crimson II [shu kurenai x reader]

Chapter 22

Your POV 

The two beys, both attacking counter-clockwise, zoomed around the stadium, each one chasing the other.

'Xcalius!' I commanded, authority seeping into my words. Sweat beaded my forehead and dripped down my face. Adrenaline pulsed through my body. My breaths were panting and irregular. But I still went on. This was the final stand, the last line of defense, the last hope. 'You know what to do!'

The  golden beyblade, newly evolved, shimmered in agreement. In a split-second, the tables had turned. Xcalius reversed it's rotation to clockwise, prepared to meet a counter-clockwise Spriggan head on. But when fierce red and gold flames erupted around Spriggan and it's owner, I knew that I needed something more. I didn't dare look in the face of Spriggan's owner. It was just too painful, and I knew it was cost me the match. But it was obvious my strength was sapping. 

No. This is my last chance to save Shu. 

In a final effort, I gathered up every ounce of the strength I still had to activated my aura. Wind whipped my hair like crazy as my own fiery flames swallowed me. I lifted my hand into the air, my fingers outstretched. 'Xcalius! Final Strike!'

I let out a furious cry, and so did Shu, as Xcalius's sword ejected the head out, sticking the pointy part straight out as it charged towards Spriggan. I closed my eyes and I hoped so hard for this victory that my chest was going to burst of extreme emotion. 

Crack. 

Shu's POV 

Crack.

As the bey burst the chains broke and slide off me, no longer casting burns or wounds into my skin. I heard a ghoulish scream from my dark counterpart as my vision began to flicker. The colours were suddenly ten-times brighter, the noises and cheers much more louder. Flashes went off in every direction, as well as these two certain names being thrown out around the crowd, even if I was on the floor. Then I realized. 

I was freed.

Your POV 

I watched them. 

I watched them from the shadows, patiently waiting for the certain person to notice me. After winning a world tournament, you would've thought the victor would've been much more happy. But however, this victor was different. She valued the person she had gained back so much more than a stupid title. 

It just felt so weird. Like this was the end of something. Everything was over. But it felt like something else was just beginning. Maybe a fresh new start. After this rollercoaster of emotions that had torn me apart.

But it was okay.

Anything to get him back. 

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Shu's POV 

I couldn't help but laugh as the Bey Club attacked me for leaving them. It just felt so good to be me again, in control of my own body and not acting like a psychopath. It felt so much better to be enjoying the sun and the summer breeze again, watching the view of Beyblade City from the balcony, not locked up into fiery chains. 

'Shu!' cried the blunette, wrapping his small, tanned arms around my waist. 'You're back!'

'You bet I am,' I smiled, grateful that Valt didn't hate me.

'And  it's all thanks to (y/n),' grinned Valt in relief. At the mention of the new world champion, the conversation turned dead. 

'Can I have some time alone, please?' I excused myself from the crowd.