LIGHT NOVEL Chapter 9: A New Blaze in The Darkness
Chapter 9: A New Blaze in the Darkness
Kai felt the ground tremble beneath his feet as he stood at the edge of the battle arena. The underground Beyblade stadium was packed with spectators, their cheers echoing like thunder. All eyes were fixed on the stage where he would face his greatest challenge yet—Hiro.
Shadow Basilisk sat ominously in Hiro's hand, its dark energy swirling like a living nightmare. Across the stadium, the dim lights flickered as though the darkness itself was alive.
"You've returned," Hiro said, a cold smile curling on his lips. "I didn't think you'd be foolish enough to challenge me again so soon."
Kai clenched his fist, holding Inferno Draconix high. The fiery Beyblade glimmered with renewed power. "This time, I'm ready. Your shadows won't swallow my flames."
Hiro raised an eyebrow, amused. "You've been training. I can feel the change in your energy. But it won't be enough. The darkness always wins."
Kai's eyes burned with defiance. "We'll see."
The referee raised his hand. "Bladers, ready!"
Kai and Hiro loaded their Beyblades into their launchers, their grips steady, their focus unbreakable.
"Three… two… one… Let it rip!"
Inferno Draconix burst into the stadium like a blazing comet, flames spiraling behind it. Shadow Basilisk slithered silently, its movements dark and serpentine.
"Draconix, Flame Spiral!" Kai commanded.
The vortex of fire spun outward, surrounding Draconix as it advanced. The flames crackled, filling the arena with intense heat.
Hiro remained calm. "Basilisk, Shadow Coil."
As before, Shadow Basilisk twisted through the flames, absorbing the energy and growing stronger. The darkness thickened, creeping closer to Draconix.
Kai narrowed his eyes. "Not this time. Draconix, hold steady. Build the energy!"
The flames around Draconix pulled inward, condensing into a concentrated core of swirling fire. The Bey's movements became sharper, more precise.
Hiro's smirk faded. "What…?"
"Now! Flame Surge!"
Inferno Draconix shot forward, its fire focused into a spiraling inferno. The concentrated blaze slammed into Shadow Basilisk with pinpoint accuracy, sparks flying as heat and shadow clashed.
Basilisk reeled, its spin faltering. The shadows recoiled, unable to absorb the controlled power of the Surge.
Hiro gritted his teeth. "Basilisk, Dark Bind!"
Tendrils of darkness lashed out, but Draconix moved too fast, weaving through the attack with blazing speed.
Kai's heart raced. "This is it! Draconix, finish it! Inferno Burst!"
The flames around Draconix roared to life, surging outward in a final, explosive blast. The firestorm consumed the arena, its heat overwhelming.
Shadow Basilisk was hurled across the stadium, its spin slowing… slowing…
And then, with a final, desperate wobble, it stopped.
The crowd erupted.
Hiro stared at his defeated Beyblade, disbelief flickering in his eyes. The shadows around him seemed to recede, their power broken.
Kai stood tall, Draconix still spinning fiercely. He took a deep breath, his heart pounding with triumph. "I told you… flames can't be extinguished by shadow."
Hiro picked up Shadow Basilisk in silence, his expression dark but contemplative. "You've grown stronger. But remember, the darkness never truly fades. It waits. Next time, the shadows will be deeper."
Kai met his gaze without fear. "And next time, my fire will burn even brighter."
As Hiro disappeared into the shadows once more, Kai turned to the roaring crowd, holding Inferno Draconix high. His flames had found their focus, and this victory was only the beginning of a new blaze that would light the path ahead.
To be continued…