The day of the tournament had finally arrived, and the Dazzlings had just made it to the tournament grounds. A huge stadium in the middle of a secluded area for the registered Bladers and those who came to watch the battles ensue. Adagio, Aria, and Sonata were in front of the doors with Sunset and Tom, and they were waiting for some friends.
'So this is it... the tournament venue. I can't wait to battle! I wonder who my first opponent will be?' Sonata wondered.
"Can we just go in already? We're going to miss registration and the opening ceremony if we keep waiting." Adagio said, growing impatient waiting.
"Relax, Dagi. The gang all wanted to come and cheer you on, you should be happy that they came all this way to watch you." Sunset said while looking around for her friends.
Sonata and Aria were talking with one another about how the tournament was going to turn out. While they were talking Sonata felt a tap on her shoulder she turns around to be faced with Pinkie Pie, and gasped.
"Pinkie! You made it! I've missed you so much!" Sonata said, hugging Pinkie.
"I'm not the only one that came along silly." Pinkie Pie said hugging Sonata back.
The Dazzling turned to see the whole gang, Rainbow, AJ, Rarity, Fluttershy, Pinkie, and Twilight who had also brought Spike in her bag. Sunset, Tom, and the Dazzlings all greeted them.
"We've all come to cheer you on darlings." Rarity said, looking down at the Dazzlings.
"Thanks, Rarity!" The Dazzlings said.
"Don't you guys lose now! Give it you're all and do your best! Now come on girls, let's get out there and show the world your three are the best!" Rainbow said giving the girls a small speech.
"Yeah!" The Dazzlings yelled fired up.
The Dazzlings walk into the tournament grounds and head to the registration field, while everyone else heads to the viewing area.
"We'll see you girls in a bit! Remember to give it your all and have fun!" Sunset yelled as she waved goodbye to the girls.
"We will mom!" The Dazzlings said as they too waved goodbye.
The Dazzlings had already registered for the tournament and we're in their little training rooms. Every Blader had one of their own little training room during the tournament. Each of the Dazzlings we're waiting for the tournament to begin, Adagio was wiping her Bey with a cloth while Aria was training with her Bey. All the while, Sonata was looking at her Bey trying to hear Spryzen's voice as she did before. Just then an announcement was heard throughout all their rooms.
"Attention Bladers! It's time for the opening ceremony to commence! Get to your places, because the main event is about to begin." The Dazzlings got up and then walked out of their rooms and headed to the main arena. They all thought the same thing, 'We're going to win this thing!'
Meanwhile, in the stands of the viewing area, Sunset, and the gang were waiting for the tournament to start. Just then the whole arena got dark, and then a bit of light flashed in the middle of the arena, and in the middle of the arena was Tom.
"Attention everyone! Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, the day of the tournament has finally arrived. This arrival has been long awaited but now it's time for the show to begin!" The crowd burst into cheers, with Sunset cheering the loudest. "And now to introduce the bladers participating in the big event!" The whole arena lights up with all twelve Bladers in the middle of the arena. "First we have the fan favorite, Leon, and his Bey Zone Luinor! With a burning ambition, it's Gabby with her Bey Royal Genesis. His Bey has some incredible defense, it's Bael and his Bey Dusk Balkesh. She battles every battle on the edge of a cliff, it's Joy with her Bey Judgement Joker. Known as the princess of Blading, it's Phoebe and her Bey Harmony Pegasus. The prodigy of Blading, Athena, and her Bey Bushin Ashindra. Battling for his brother it's Dean and his Bey Venom Devolos. Also battling for his family member is Valex and his Bey Sword Valtryek. She's a girl of tricks, it's Frizzle and her Bey Wizard Fafnir. A born leader, it's Adagio and her Bey Union Achilles. She can darken even the brightest of lights, it's Aria and her Bey Prime Apocalypse. And finally the dark horse of the tournament, it's Sonata and her Bey Turbo Spryzen."
The crowd roars in anticipation of the tournament beginning. Meanwhile, Sonata tilts her head in confusion. She looks over at her sister for help. "What does dark horse mean? I'm a person and I'm not dark, that's Aria's specialty." Sonata said as she looked over at Aria.
"Be quiet Sonata." Aria said as she rolled her eyes.
"Now then it's time to see who everyone's first-round opponent match is and to see what group their in." Everyone looks up at the screen, group A consisted of Sonata, Gabby, Dean, Valex, Athena, and Frizzle. While group B consisted of Leon, Phoebe, Bael, Joy, Aria, and Adagio. The matchups for the first round were Sonata vs Gabby, Athena vs Dean, Frizzle vs Valex, Adagio vs Leon, Bael vs Joy, and Phoebe vs Aria. "Let's get this historical event underway! Can we have Sonata and Gabby to the stadium?"
All the other Bladers walk off the stage and to the viewing area, while Gabby and Sonata took to the stadium.
'Sonata... one of the Dazzlings that I have to take down.' Gabby grins.
'Gabby's Bey is a Defense Type, I'll go with clockwise spinning Stamina Mode. Not only that but now I have to get the gist of this new stadium.' Sonata looked at the stadium. 'It has an upper deck, if I could climb onto it I might be able to land a smash attack.'
"All I need is one hit and this battle will be history." Gabby said smirking.
The crowd roared at her claim. "Wow, Gabby has just predicted a one-shot Battle. Will it come true?"
Up in the stands Adagio and Aria watch her sister start to get mad at Gabby's insult.
"This is all part of her plan. Make Sonata's mind unclear so she'll mess up." Adagio said as she watched Sonata fall for Gabby's trick.
"Should we warn her?" Aria asked looking at Adagio.
Adagio crossed her arms and sighed. "In this tournament no one is a friend, we're all rivals with one another battling to win the same thing. Sonata has to win this battle without our help."
Aria just looks at Adagio and then back at Sonata. 'Don't fall for her trick, win this thing, Nata.'
"Up into the Finals, every Battle will be a first to two points. Ring-Out Finishes and Survivor Finishes are worth one point while a Burst Finish is worth two points." Gabby and Sonata then got into their positions. "Bladers get ready and set!" The referee said.
"Three! Two! One! Let it Rip!" Everyone yelled. And with that, both Beys had launched into the stadium.
Genesis takes the center while Spryzen rushes up to the upper deck. Once getting onto the upper deck, Spryzen starts crashing into the walls.
"Oh my, it seems as though Sonata has made a missed launch." The announcer said.
Sonata gritted her teeth. "Spryzen! Fire up the flames and use Counter break!"
Spryzen gets off the upper deck and heads to attack Genesis. But instead of hitting Genesis, Spryzen goes off course and crashes into another wall.
"Spryzen missed its attack causing it to collide with the walls of the stadium!"
Adagio and Aria could only watch as Spryzen went rogue. "Come on Sonata, what are you doing?" Adagio whispered to herself, but unbeknownst Aria heard her.
Spryzen was now barely spinning and heading toward Genesis. Gabby grins once Spryzen was about to hit her Bey. "Now Genesis!" Gabby yells. Genesis and Spryzen then make contact with each other. "Royal Scream!"
Spryzen gets sent flying into the air from the attack. Spryzen then burst into pieces, and Sonata's eyes widened.
"Royal Genesis with a Burst Finish! With a final score of 2-0, Gabby is the winner!" The referee announced.
Sonata falls to her knees while picking up the pieces of Spryzen laying on the floor. The crowd cheers as Gabby just looks at Sonata. Adagio and Aria ignited with anger seeing their sister lose to Gabby.
"Sonata tried her best, that's all that matters I guess." Sunset said as she looked down. "I was really hoping to see her win."
Adagio looks at her mother and back at Aria. "I'm going to my room to go train. You should too if you know what's best." With that Adagio was off to her room.
Aria watches as Adagio leaves for her room she then turns her head back down towards Sonata. 'Sonata with that battle you've sparked something within everyone. You'll win the next one I just know it.'
"With that match out of the way it's time for the second match. Will Athena and Dean please come to the stadium!" The announcer asked.
Aria was currently heading back to her room, but on her way, she ran into her sister. Sonata was sitting down on a bench with her head down looking at Spryzen. Aria walked over to comfort her little sister.
"Hey, uh... Nata." Aria welcomed.
"Hi, Aria." Not even looking up to look at her sister. Sonata's response was short she didn't even look up to see Aria, she just continued to look down at her Bey.
"Look Nata, that was a good battle. Even though you lost doesn't mean you're not strong. Next time, I'm sure you'll win your match." Aria smiled.
"I'm not sad that I lost. I'm sad because I fell for her trap, but not only that I let down you, Adagio, mom, dad, all of their friends, and especially Spryzen." Sonata said as she looked down.
"I'm... sorry Sonata." Aria got up and walked down the hall to her room. 'I couldn't even help Sonata. What kind of sister am I?' Aria continues to walk down the hall she turns the corner to see Artic walking. "Artic? What are you doing here?"
"I came to talk to Sonata, do you know where she is?" Artic asked.
Aria smiled. "Turn this corner, down that hall on a bench will be Sonata. Good luck, she's kinda hit rock bottom for right now."
Arctic nodded his head. "I'll do my best. Hope you do well in your match Aria! See you later!"
Aria smiles and waved to Artic. 'I didn't know Artic had those feelings, especially for Sonata.'
Ashindra and Devolos collided with each other with a flurry of strikes. The blows were so hard you could feel the attacks from the stands. Dean and Athena's match had already begun, it was currently the Second match. The First match had ended in a simultaneous Ring-Out Finish.
"Now Ashindra! Tower Counter!" Athena yelled.
Ashindra hits Devolos sending it flying, Devolos lands on the upper deck.
"Now! Use Dual Phantom, Devolos!" Dean yelled.
Devolos's clone breaks off, and the clone heads down and starts to attack Ashindra, meanwhile, Devolos comes in for a final blow.
Dean smirked. "Devolos! Use Shining Crux!"
Athena smiled. "Meet their attack with Bushin Guard!"
Both the clone and Devolos collide with Ashindra. Both Ashindra and Devolos shoot into the air, Ashindra then burst into the air. Athena gasps as she sees her Bey burst.
"Venom Devolos with a Burst Finish! With a final scoring of 2-0, Dean is the winner!" The referee said.
"Alright!" Dean yelled.
Athena picks up her Bey. "Not bad Dean, but I'll be sure to win next time."
"Let's get the last match of group A underway. Can we get Frizzle and Valex to the stadium!"
Adagio was in her room training for her upcoming battle with Leon. She has a flashback to when she and her sisters first battled Leon in a 3 vs 1. 'He was able to pierce through Achilles' defense. My attacks won't be able to exceed his attacks. But he does have lower stamina than me, if I go with Stamina Mode without Achilles' sword I might be capable of surpassing Leon.'
"Achilles let's do our best." Adagio said as she looked down at Achilles.
"Will Adagio and Leon please make it to the stadium!"
Adagio looks up at the speaker. "Already? What happened with Valex and Frizzle's battle I wonder?"
The match with Frizzle and Valex wasn't all that crazy. But what made people scratch their heads was how Frizzle lost. You see Frizzle had the match to herself until something happened.
"Fafnir! Wizard Spin!" Frizzle yelled.
Fafnir and Frizzle were heavily in the lead against Valex, whittling away at Valtryek's stamina. Valex knew if this kept going on he would lose, but he knew something no one else knew. He could see ever so often Frizzle take a glance in his direction. After he put two and two together he figured out what was happening.
"Hey, Frizzle! If I win this match I get to take you out on a date. Okay?" Valex said with a smirk
"H-huh!?" Frizzle said confused.
Valex smiled using this to his advantage. "Now Valtryek! Wing Whip!"
Valtryek collides with Fafnir bursting it into pieces. Frizzle gasps seeing her Bey burst.
"Sword Valtryek with a Burst Finish! With a final score of 2-0, Valex is the winner!"
And now back to the present time, Adagio and Leon were in the arena looking at each other.
"Come on Adagio you got this!" Sunset yelled. "Avenge Sonata!"
Adagio turns around and nods her head to her mother.
"The first match of group A is about to begin. We have the ruthless Adagio going up against the dragon tamer Leon!"
"Bladers get ready and set!" Adagio and Leon get into their places.
"Three! Two! One! Let it Rip!" Luinor and Achilles land on the stadium both rushing towards the stadium.
"Attack Achilles!" Adagio yelled.
Luinor and Achilles collide in the center. But... then the sound of a Bey bursting could be heard. The whole crowd is silent, and Adagio's eyes widen.
The referee looks in surprise but then he regains his composure. "Z-Zone Luinor with a burst finish! With a final score of 2-0, Leon wins!"
Adagio picks up her Bey. 'W-what just happened?'
"You don't think I was giving it my all when you three came over did you?" Leon asked as he looked down at Adagio.
Aria was in her room and saw the whole thing she could believe what she had just witnessed. Leon walks off stage while Adagio continues to look down toward the ground.
'This tournament is causing all kinds of problems. First Gabby and Leon are acting weird, Sonata and Adagio are upset, and I can't do anything to make things better. And I have a feeling things are just going to get worse down the line.' What Aria didn't know was that Apocalypse was shining a dark black.
The tournament had just begun, and things are already rocky. Will things get better or will things come crashing down for the Dazzlings?
Preview: The last two battles of the first round are getting underway. Bael takes on Joy in a head-to-head clash, and then in the final match of the day are Aria and Phoebe. During their one on one battle with one another, something sinister starts manifesting between Aria and Apocalypse.
Next Time on Dazzling Bladers! Aria! Time To Shine!