"Why are we here?" Horohoro asked as the shamans walked into the crowded stadium. Lyserg sighed.
"We went over this. Since the Bladebreakers aren't around anymore, we are the only ones who can fight in the tournament." Lyserg said. It had been three years since the Bladebreakers disappeared. War had broken out because Boris couldn't spread his rule. According to spies, when the Bladebreakers left the dimension, the power of Boris was bounded. For three years, war reigned with the shamans out on the front line. No changes had occurred in that time and there was too much pointless death. So, a treaty was formed and instead of war there would be competitions. And that's why the shamans were entering a crowded stadium to fight on international T.V.
"This is really stupid." Ren muttered. Bason formed behind him.
"We will do our best, Master." Hao looked around.
"The Spirit Of Fire could just roast all these people so there are no distractions." Hao said evilly. Everyone stared at him. Yoh glanced at his brother.
"I get the point, Yoh." Hao said, disappointed. "But it would be fun."
"Alright, lets get this tournament rolling. The winner claims Japan." DJ Jazzman popped out of nowhere.
"Shamans, we would like to know how you're teams are going to be set." The shamans nodded. Yoh stepped forward.
"The teams will be like this. Chocolove, Lyserg, Faust and I will take one team. Hao, Ryu, Ren, and Horohoro will take another team." DJ nodded and then looked at a sheet he had just been given.
"We need your team name and profiles." Yoh nodded.
"Kenny is giving in our profiles now. Our team name is Funbari Onsen." Yoh said.
"And ours is the Ren." Ren said arrogantly. Yoh sighed and nodded. The other shamans wouldn't argue with Yoh.
"Alright then. Team Funbari Onsen will fight the White Tigers for the first match."
"The Ren? How much of an arrogant bastard are you?" Horohoro demanded as they stood in the locker room. Hao and Ryu also were glaring at him. Ren sighed.
"We used the same name for the Shaman Fights. What does it matter?" Ren said looking at them, annoyed.
"All of you just shut up." Anna said walking in with Manta and Tamao behind her. Funbari Onsen followed them. "Your next opponent is the All-Starz. They lost one of their regulars but are still as arrogant as Ren. They are only fighting with three bladers." Kenny walked in just then looking scared.
"I'm afraid not. I just checked the tournament list and they are fighting with one more blader; Hilary." Everyone whirled around. Yoh and Hao had gotten through the rubble to find Eliza and the scythe, but no Hilary. They assumed she left with Tyson.
"Damn it. Any bit beast?" Ryu asked. Kenny shrugged.
"No data on it. But I wouldn't doubt it for a second." The shamans glanced at each other.
"It doesn't matter. Yoh, your up." Yoh nodded and his team left. Hao watched after his brother.
"Do you think Yoh will go easy on them?" Anna sighed.
"He better not or it's no dinner tonight."
"Teams, send out your first bladers." Jazzman yelled. Yoh walked out and Lee did the same.
"So, it's the shaman from the Asakura family that was supposed to kill Hao. Looks like you're the failure of the line." Lee said. Yoh just smiled.
"Nope, I'm the successor of the line."
"And here are the stats." Jazzman yelled.
"Yoh Asakura is an all around strong blader. He has a carefree attitude that allows him to think outside the box. Amidamaru is a 600 year old samurai spirit with plenty of wisdom. He and Yoh make the perfect team." AJ Topper said.
"Lee is from the White Tiger clan and is an extremely tough blader. As leader from his team, he is no push over. His lightning element bit beast isn't either. His team is one of many professional teams representing Biovolt." Brad Best commented.
"The dish today looks standard, but if your not careful, you're going to be in for a nasty surprise." AJ said.
"Are you ready, Asakura?" Lee asked. Yoh smiled.
"I guess I am. Amidamaru, how about you?" Amidamaru formed behind him.
"I am always ready." Galeon formed behind Lee.
"Let's do this." Lee growled.
"SPIRIT BALL FORM. INTO THE BLADE" Galeon and Amidamaru formed into spirit balls while Yoh and Lee placed them right into the blade. Yoh drew out Harusame.
"Three, Two, One, Let it Rip!" Yoh placed his blade right onto Harusame and slashed it, releasing the blade. Lee just used a standard launcher.
Galeon rushed forward right into Amidamaru. Yoh didn't say a word and Amidamaru didn't move.
"Come on, Yoh. What are you afraid of?" Lee asked, laughing. A second later and Galeon was thrown back by a spike that popped out of the dish.
"Your attacks are too hasty. Watch the dish more carefully." Yoh said. Amidamaru moved around the dish, moving up and down. Lee growled and Galeon thrust forward. A second later and he was sent flying back when the dish sprouted another spike.
"Yoh has caught Lee in a rage." Lyserg said. "When someone is in a rage, they become even worse off, especially when it's against Yoh." Yoh was calmly watching the match. Lee was getting frustrated.
"It's over." Chocolove said, as Yoh's blade started to glow. Lee was in such anger that he released his special attack.
"BLACK LIGHTNING" Yoh sighed as the blast struck Amidamaru.
"What the hell?" Lee growled. Amidamaru didn't look like it was attacked at all. In fact, the glow from the blade became more prominent.
"It's the same as being in Oversoul. If you're in a rage, your attack becomes weaker and more energy is wasted. Eventually, you are so focused in rage that your blade is on it's own. Yoh used the same strategy against Ren in their battle during the first round of the Shaman Fight as well as me when I did the same to him." Faust said.
"Therefore, it leads…" Lyserg began.
"SHOCKWAVE BUDDAHA-GIRI" A giant shockwave erupted from Yoh's blade and sliced Lee's blade right down the middle.
"Right to the end of the battle." Chocolove finished. Jazzman jumped around in excitement.
"What an awesome end. Lee's blade had been completely sliced in half. There is no way it can continue. Yoh takes the first match." Cheering erupted from all corners of the stadium. Lee fell to the ground defeated.
"I don't believe it." Lee groaned. Yoh walked into the dish and picked up the remains of Galeon.
"Here is your blade. I hope you learned something so next time we fight, it will be more fun." Yoh said grinning and handed the remains to Lee. Lee stared at him in shock.
"What kind of a person are you?" Lee asked.
"I'm an Asakura." Yoh said simply and walked over to his team's bench.
"Yoh, that was good." Faust said to him. Anna came over.
"Yoh, I want the next match finished in half that time." Yoh smiled and nodded.
"Hai." Lyserg went to the dish. Kevin was waiting.
"You're going down." Kevin said. Lyserg's eyebrows rose.
"Why do people always say that but can't back it up?" Lyserg wondered.
"Let's get this over with" DJ said. In a split second, Lyserg attached his blade to his pendulum. Kevin smirked and attached his blade to his launcher. Lyserg quickly put his spirit into the blade.
"Three, Two, One, Let it Rip." Lyserg launched the blade with amazing force. Yoh's eyes caught the line.
"Lyserg used his pendulum to launch his blade so he would be able to aim anywhere on the dish." Yoh said. Lyserg's blade curved in the air and landed perfectly right behind Kevin's blade.
"Try and find me." Kevin laughed and his blade disappeared. Lyserg smirked.
"Kevin's blade is always erratic. It usually is impossible to find." AJ Topper said. Lyserg smiled.
"Is that your best trick? Morphine, to the right." Morphine smashed right into Kevin's blade and sent it flying; nearly right out of the ring.
"How is that possible?" Brad asked. AJ answered.
"It seems, Brad that Lyserg's family comes from a long line of dowsers. Lyserg is able to find hidden objects with ease." Kevin's eyes widened.
"That seals Kevin's specialties." Brad said. Kevin gulped.
"You better work on your stealth abilities." Lyserg said calmly, his pendulum glowing from his hand. "Regret challenging me? Too late. BIG BEN BLITZ" Morphine moved up and around the arena, leaving lines of energy. Instantly, a clock tower was formed and had crushed Kevin's blade.
"Winner, Lyserg. Funbari Onsen takes the first match." There was cheering in the crowd. Lyserg walked slowly away. Chocolove jumped up.
"My turn?" Chocolove asked. Yoh shook his head.
"No, new rules state that when it's two matches, it's over." Chocolove sat down disappointed and both teams left the stadium.
"The White Tigers have weakened since we last fought them." A voice commented from the back of the stadium.
"Our match will be up soon. Remember, no bit-beast." Another voice said.
"Yes, sir."
"Next up, The Ren versus the All-Starz. In the other stadium, Team Champion will fight the Dark Bladers." Jazzman shouted as both teams came to the dish. The four shamans all had auras of Mana surrounding them. The All-Starz approached, their eyes glazed slightly.
"Prepare for your end." Michael said. Ren scoffed.
"I'm afraid that your time is up."
Comments:
I apoligize for the quiz. It would have been impossible to answer Kai's part. I also forgot to credit the person who provided the OC, Kiri-chan. Thanks a lot. I had to make up mana levels and attacks for her, though. You'll see her probably in the next chapter. I temporarily lost inspiration for this but I think I have more ideas. Well, on with other things.
Replies To Reviews:
SR71will: Very good. Thanks for reviewing.
Kiri-chan the neko-girl: Sorry for not mentioning in previous chapters. Thanks a lot.
Lil Tanuki Wolf: I know you have a brain, but I would have impressed if you got it. Thanks anyway. No need for another pairing yet. I may be thinking for someone for Lyserg and Chocolove though. Or Hao.
Skit: Ordering
Silver: Finally, I got inspiration for this.
Kai: Took you long enough.
Silver: Kai? I haven't seen you with me as a muse since…
Kai: Amethyst, remember?
Silver: Yeah, haven't seen her in awhile.
Kai: I came by to see what you were writing. It's not bad, but could you please give me more chances to train Tyson. I love being sadistic.
Silver: /sweatdrop/ I'll see what I can do.
Kai: You better. /disappear/
Silver: This is new, a muse ordering the author around. Well, time to sleep. Zzz…Zzz…