LIGHT NOVEL Chapter 11: The Eye of the Storm
Chapter 11: The Eye of the Storm
The battle between Inferno Draconix and Tempest Leviathan raged on with the force of a natural disaster. Fire and wind clashed in a chaotic dance of power, the stadium trembling beneath the intensity. Sparks flew as metal ground against metal, and the roar of the crowd grew deafening.
Kai's mind raced. Every time Draconix pushed forward with its Flame Surge, Tempest Leviathan deflected the attack with storm-like precision. The swirling winds surrounded Leviathan like an impenetrable barrier, scattering flames and absorbing impacts.
"Is that all you've got?" Ryuga sneered, his eyes gleaming with confidence. "Storms aren't just strong. They adapt. They outlast. Your fire will burn itself out long before I'm finished."
Kai clenched his teeth. No. Draconix's fire isn't a wildfire. It's controlled. Focused. And I'll find a way to break through.
He steadied his breath, tightening his grip on the launcher. "Draconix, don't waste your flames. Keep building!"
Inferno Draconix obeyed, spinning low and steady. The fire around it shrank inward, condensing into a compact, burning core. The heat intensified, but the flames remained focused, like a furnace waiting to explode.
Ryuga's smile faltered slightly. "Playing it safe? That won't save you."
"Leviathan, Tempest Rush!"
Tempest Leviathan surged forward, a whirlwind of wind and lightning trailing behind it. The storm spiraled toward Draconix with devastating speed.
"Now!" Kai shouted. "Flame Guard!"
The core flames of Draconix burst outward, creating a rotating wall of fire. The heat clashed with Leviathan's storm, sparks flying as wind and flame battled for dominance.
The arena lit up with blinding energy as both forces collided.
Taro, watching from the sidelines, clenched his fists. "He's holding it back… but for how long?"
Seconds felt like hours as the two Beyblades pushed against each other. Slowly, the storm began to falter, the winds losing momentum as the concentrated heat of Draconix's Flame Guard withstood the tempest's fury.
Kai's heart pounded. This is my chance.
"Draconix, full power! Flame Surge: Inferno Strike!"
The flames surged forward, controlled but overwhelming. Draconix spun like a blazing comet, its fire condensing into a single, piercing strike. The spiral of heat carved through Leviathan's storm shield, burning a path straight to the core.
Ryuga's eyes widened. "Leviathan, counter it! Cyclone Barrage!"
Tempest Leviathan spun wildly, its winds roaring to life again, but the firestorm had already broken through. The flames struck Leviathan head-on, the force of the impact shaking the entire arena.
The two Beyblades ricocheted apart, spinning furiously. Sparks danced between them as they fought to keep balance.
One second passed. Then two.
Tempest Leviathan wobbled. Its spin slowed.
And finally, it stopped.
Inferno Draconix remained in the center, still spinning strong, its flames flickering triumphantly.
The stadium erupted in cheers.
Kai fell to his knees, gasping for breath as the weight of the battle lifted. He stared at Draconix, pride and exhaustion filling his chest.
Ryuga stood silent for a moment, his face unreadable. Then he picked up Tempest Leviathan and walked forward, his gaze sharp but respectful.
"You've got real power," he admitted. "But fire and storms aren't so different. They both thrive on chaos. You've mastered control, but control can only take you so far. Remember that."
Kai met his gaze, a small smile tugging at his lips. "I'll keep that in mind. But next time, you'll be facing an even stronger flame."
Ryuga's smirk returned. "Good. I'll be waiting."
To be continued…