Beyblade Fan Fiction ❯ Solitary Flame/A Final Spark ❯ Can't ( Chapter 28 )

[ P - Pre-Teen ]

Disclaimer: Beyblade isn't mine, but this story sure is!

Author's note: Okay so lately I've been reading a lot of V.C. Andrews and Lois Duncan, two very talented authors. The writing style of this chapter might seem a bit different with more descriptive words

Chapter 7

Destiny's POV

The Bladebreakers, Jacquie, Lee and I sat together in the waiting room. I looked around and caught a few familiar faces from the last tournament, none of which I had actually spoken to though.

As usual, Kai remained silent. Max, Tyson, and Kenny were thinking of new beyblading techniques with Dizzi and Rei and Lee were chattering up a storm. After a few minutes, I was bored. I turned to Kai for some convorsation, but then I turned away.

I must be really desperate if I think Kai is going to talk... I thought quietly to myself.

After what seemed like an eternity, Mr. Dickenson finally entered the room, a huge smile on his plump face, "Good afternoon, everyone!" A few bladers cheered before sitting back comfortably in their seats, waiting for Mr. Dickenson to go on about his speech, "Now, this time, no long speech. I'm sure all of you are fired up and ready to start practicing!" This time, all of the bladers cheered with excitement. It lasted a few minutes, until Mr. Dickenson motioned for us to quiet down, "Yes, yes, now, onto your partnering. You will be called four at a time into the next room through this door here. The rest of the instructions will come after." With a nod, he went through the door and into the next room taking four bladers with him.

"More waiting..." Jacquie stated, obviously annoyed, "Who knows how long this will take..."

"Patience, Jacquie..." I grinned, taking the chance to tease her before I became impatient as well.

"You weren't here last time, Mannings." she spat back, before shaking her head and returned back to her thoughts.

"Why do we need this anyway?" I asked myself aloud, "We already know who our partners are."

Jacquie raised an eyebrow, "Do you remember who yours is?" she asked with a sly smirk.

No I don't... "Sure I do." I replied, "I just don't want anyone to know."

Kenny interrupted our convorsations, "Truth be told, Destiny, you aren't even supposed to know who your partner is. I havn't even told Rei yet."

"Well it's a good thing you didn't remember, Des..." Jacquie laughed.

"Miss Dierra, Miss Mannings, Mr Kon and Mr. Baifuzu." Mr. Dickenson called and motioned forRei, Lee, and Ito approach him. (AN: I didn't know Lee's last name so I'm using the Japanese name for the White Tigers, kay?) I almost winced at Iris' name, but I kept a straight face as if nothing happened. I looked back at the Bladebreakers and Jacquie, who gave me looks of reassurance. Even Kai managed a small smile.

With all the dignity and courage I could muster, I followed Rei, Lee, and Iris into the next room.

"Have a seat, please." Mr. Dickenson offered.

Rei sat down to the chair farthest to the left. I moved to sit beside him, but Iris nastily stole the seat. I gave her a questioning look and sat on the chair farthest to the right, beside Lee.

"Now girls..." Mr. Dickenson began with a teasing smile, "I know how popular Mr. Kon is, but you will both have a chance to sit beside him sooner or later."

I turned quickly and gave him an icy glare. He was the Chairman of the BBA, but he couldn't force me to share anything with Iris.

Anything.

Nevertheless, he went on as if nothing had happened, "Now, I'm sure all of you are interested to find out who your partners are." he paused for a moment, and then continued, "Before I tell you, you must know that the partnering was random and there is no setup here."

All of us nodded, some a little stiffer than others.

"Well, now... Destiny, your partner is Mr. Baifuzu here." Mr. Dickenson announced.

"Oh yeah, Jacquie told me..." I blurted out, "Just a few minutes ago." I added. Mr. Dickenson nodded.

"So of course, this means.."

The realization hit me like a slap in the face. If there was one thing I wasn't going to accept... It was...

"Rei and Iris are partners."

Iris looked at me with a sly grin of satisfaction.

"You can't..." I began, "You can't!"

Mr. Dickenson looked at me with pity, "That's how it is, Miss Mannings."

"You can't make me do this!" I shouted, rising from my chair and turning to Iris with an icy glare. I would have done a lot more than that, but I felt two strong arms link with mine and hold me back.

Without even looking back, I knew it had to be Lee. Just the process of elimination. Rei was still in front of me and Mr. Dickenson probably wouldn't have dared to interfere.

Iris stood from her seat and kept her grin on, "Sorry, Des..." she came up and whispered in my ear so that no one else would hear, "Looks like he's mine now.."

I tried to struggle out of Lee's grasp, but he was a lot stronger than Rei. I was held there, unable to move. I gave up as Iris walked out of the room.

Lee finally unlinked our arms. Unprepared for it, I fell onto the ground on my knees and hands, "Thanks..." I spat sarcastically.

"Des..." Rei began, "I know you don't like Iris but..."

"If you're just going to argue with me, Kon," I began harshly, "you'd be better off following her."

Rei looked at me for a moment before turning and starting to walk out.

"Don't let the door hit you on the way out." I retorted. He slammed the door.

Okay, that's it for now! Hope you enjoyed it. Woah, Des is getting really steamed... Well who could blame her? Anyways don't forget to review!