Run, Sora, Run!

By: Phoenix Ride

Ch.1: Nighttime Terror

For many years a great horror has ruled over my land. Turning innocents into crystaline statues and scorching the earth with flames. A mad monarch controls this horror, reveling in its destructive powers.

People were depending on me to stop the reign of this monarch, but I failed. Now,as I lie here powerless, my mind wonders to the only person who is powerful enough to put a stop to this war.

"Please come to us soon...Sora,"

"So this is the town Kenta hangs in" thought Sora, walking down the street " hope he won't mind me paying a visit,"

After asking directions from the local kids in the neighborhood, Sora soon found himself standing in front of the B-Pit. According to the locals Kenta and Ginga spent a lot of time in this beyblade repair shop.

Madoka was just finishing giving a pair of customers their newly improved beys when she caught sight of Sora.

"Oh hi" said Madoka, grinning cheerfully at Sora " welcome to the B-Pit. My name's Madoka, how can I help you?"

"Sora" said Sora, introducing himself " I'm looking for my friend Kenta, is he here?"

"Nope, sorry" said Madoka " Kenta's at Bey Park battling with Ginga. But don't worry, they'll be back soon. It's a quarter to lunch time. Ginga never misses lunch,"

"Alright, I'll wait here then," said Sora, taking a seat on the couch. Soon he fell asleep.

"Heh heh heh" laughed a voice, watching the pair from the outside " he's the one,"

"What are we waiting for then," said a dark figure, who was also watching the pair " let's go get him now,"

"Not yet" said the first voice that spoke " you heard the lady. Ginga will be back soon with his little brat. We'll catch Sora tonight, alone and off guard,"

Just as Madoka had predicted Ginga and Kenta arrived at the shop fifthteen minutes later. Both bladers stopped in surprise when they saw Sora snoozing on the couch. They both looked at Madoka for an explination.

Instead of answering, Madoka sent a facebolt flying in Sora's direction, knocking the blader on the head. Sora groggily woke up from the short prick of pain. When his red eyes landed on Ginga and Kenta, a smile lit on his face instantly.

"Hey guys" said Sora " glad you made it back,"

"It's been a long time" said Kenta " what are you doing here?"

"Thought I'd stop by and visit for awhile" said Sora " you know, take a break from my travels. Plus I figured I could face some strong opponents here,"

"Like me," said Ginga.

"More or less," said Sora, blushing sheepishly.

"Well, it will probably have to wait until tomorrow" said Ginga " I promised Madoka she could fix up Pegasis tonight. And Kenta and his friends are dragging me to the movies,"

"You may be great at beyblade" said Kenta, smirking at Ginga " but when it comes to Rock, Paper, Scissors you drop like a stone,"

"I know!" said Ginga " but Paper covers Rock doesn't make any sense! I mean, Rock can easily smash paper,"

"Yeah, but can it destroy it?" said Madoka.

Ginga thought over what Madoka said for a minute before sighing in defeat. She had a point.

"So Sora" said Kenta, taking a break from tormenting Ginga " where are you staying while you're in town?"

"I haven't...actuactly...found a place yet," said Sora, reluctantly.

"Well you have to have somewhere to stay" said Madoka " Ginga usually uses the couch downstairs, but you can the couch your sitting on for bed tonight if you want,"

"Really?" said Sora " that'd be great! Thanks Madoka,"

Later that evening, Ginga left with Kenta to go to the movies while Madoka went downstairs to her workshop to work on Pegasis. Sora layed back on the couch and drifted off into slumberland, enjoying the sound silence of the night.

Things wouldn't be silent for long however, as a gang of five rough looking goons approached the bey shop. The sudden sounds of the glass doors breaking jolted Sora out of his slumber. His red eyes widened in surprise when he saw the gang of goons barge in.

"What are you doing here?" yelled Sora.

"We've come for you," said the leader of the gang, he and his goons loading their bey launchers.

Sora prepared to launch his bey as well, when Madoka picked the worst time to come upstairs. The bey machanic had heard all the commotion happening above and came to check it out. Her eyes widened in surprise she saw Sora about to do battle with a gang of goons.

The leader of the gang smirked at the unexpected arrival and pointed his bey launcher at the helpless Madoka. The rest of his followers aimed thier launchers at her as well.

Madoka's eyes widened in fear, and without thinking Sora raced towards Madoka just as the leader and his gang let it rip. Sora managed to push Madoka out of harm's way, but didn't make it in time to save himself.

Sora screamed in pain as five beyblades collided againist his body. The leader smirked as he watched Sora black out on the floor. Madoka gasped and ran over to Sora, seeing if he was alright.

A few fresh cuts and bruises were riddled all over the boy's body, and there was big bump on the back of his head. Growling in frustration, Madoka turned her angry green eyes on the leader of the gang.

"You monster!" shouted Madoka " what are you thinking? Using beys to harm innocent civilians like that!"

"It's all part of the job" said the leader, pointing to Sora " now if you would kindly get out of the way, I'll take my trophy and go,"

"No way!" shouted Madoka, standing guard over Sora.

"Have it your way then" said the leader, snapping his fingers at the gang " destroy her boys!"

For the second time that night five beyblades shot towards Madoka. Except this time there was no Sora to save her from the assualt. As brown-haired girl closed her eyes to accept her fate, a blue streak suddenly whizzed by knocking all five beyblades to the floor.

All of the gang members gasped in surprise, and Madoka opened her eyes to the broken doorway to see a wonderful sight. Ginga had returned.