“LET IT RIP.”
Spike yelled as he launched his bey into a beystadium, he was in the backyard of his house, he was training for his next battle against Thorax.
After several minutes, Emerald Flame stopped, Spike picked it up.
“It's not enough to beat Thorax, one more time, LET IT RIP,” Spike said, then proceeded to launch his bey into the beystadium.
More minutes passed and Emerald Flame stopped.
“Once again, I'm not done yet,” Spike said as he went back to pick up his beyblade.
And Spike kept repeating the same procedure for several more minutes.
“LET IT RIP.”
“LET IT RIP.”
“LET IT RIP.”
“LET IT RIP.”
After nearly an hour, Spike was exhausted from training, but still continued.
“LET IT RIP.”
Spike launched his bey again.
"I have to win, otherwise I'll let my friends down, I can't lose," Spike said, and then Spike yelled, "I WILL NOT LOSE."
"Oh, I'm worried about Spike," Twilight Sparkle said as she watched her little brother through her bedroom window.
"Yeah, he's acting like Applejack during Applebuck season," Rainbow Dash said.
“Hey,” Applejack exclaimed.
"Oh, poor thing, he must have the pressure of his next battle," Fluttershy said.
“We can't blame him, it was like making a promise to Ember and Smolder,” added Sunset Shimmer.
"It's a heavy load to carry, even for Spikey-Wikey," Rarity said.
“Yeah, think about how crazy that is, one day you're having fun with your friends playing those spinning tops and the next day you have to face off against a supervillain,” Pinkie Pie added.
"Pinkie, this is serious, Spike is just a kid, he's not the main character in an anime," Twilight Sparkle said, but before they could resume their conversation, they heard a sound coming from the backyard.
PFTT.
The Mane 7 looked out the window and saw Spike on the ground as if he had lost consciousness.
“SPIKE,” Twilight yelled as she and her friends headed out into the backyard.
“Ughh,” Spike grumbled and then got up, he saw Emerald Flame spinning in the beystadium, but a few seconds later another beyblade appeared, one that Spike knew.
Light Shifter.
"What the hell?" Spike asked, he looked up and saw Thorax.
"Hi Spike," Thorax greeted him.
"Thorax, what are you doing here?" Spike asked nervously.
“I was just passing by, saw you training and thought it was funny,” Thorax said.
"Funny?" Spike asked with fury in his eyes.
"Funny is the fact that you think that by training you will beat me, I'm sorry to be honest but our difference in power is abysmal, I have been trained by the Dark Crystal Knight, while you are only the strongest blader in your small town."
"Oh yeah, well you'll see," Spike said and then ordered Flame an attack, "Emerald Flame, attack."
"Hehehe," Thorax laughed, "Light Shifter, destroy it."
Emerald Flame was heading towards Light Shifter to attack him, but upon colliding, Flame went flying while Light Shifter continued to spin in the beystadium.
"Impossible," Spike said.
“And that's not all,” Thorax said, pointing to Emerald Flame which was still in the air.
Emerald Flame Burst, but it wasn't just a Burst.
Emerald Flame explode into a thousand pieces.
"NOOOOOOO," Spike yelled with tears in his eyes, "why did you do that?"
"Sorry Spike, orders from my boss," Thorax said as he stepped back.
As he left, Spike began to pick up various parts for his bey, but as he did so, he heard voices.
"Spike."
Spike looked up and saw Button Mash, Rumble, Apple Bloom, Scootaloo, Sweetie Belle, Ember, and Smolder.
All 7 spoke at the same time, "Spike, you let us down."
“We had a future as bladers,” said Apple Bloom.
“We just wanted to have fun,” Rumble said.
“And you didn't even keep your promise,” Ember said.
Spike was scared, he didn't know what was happening, then he saw that his friends had their beys in their hands, but seeing them, he could realize something horrible.
The beys were cracked and seemed to have been destroyed.
"No, this is my fault," Spike said as he fell to the ground, but he could still hear the voices of his friends.
"You let us down, Spike."
"You let us down, Spike."
"You let us down, Spike."
Then I hear another voice calling him.
"Spike."
"Spike."
After several seconds he saw his older sister in front of him.
“Snap out of it!” Twilight Sparkle yelled causing Spike to react.
"Huh?" Spike said (who was still on the ground) realizing that Thorax wasn't there, then he saw that his bey hadn't been destroyed, all that was some kind of dream, or a nightmare.
“Are you okay?” Twilight asked.
Spike looked around to really be sure the nightmare was over and that was confirmed by seeing Emerald Flame, who was in the beystadium but wasn't spinning because it had stopped.
"Yeah, I'm fine Twi, why wouldn't I be?" Spike asked as his right eye twitched.
“Spike I'm really worried. I mean this beybattle against Thorax is really getting to you. You've been so anxious all day that you completely forgot about the fun. Why don't you just relax and go hang out with your friends,” Twilight told him.
Spike didn't know how to respond, but after a few seconds of processing, he realized that Twi was right.
"You're right Twi, I guess I've freaked out because of everything that's going on," Spike told her, "I just feel like I can't let anyone down."
"Spike, you're not failing anyone," they all heard a voice.
The Mane 7 and Spike turned to see Apple Bloom, Ember, and Smolder standing in the doorway.
"Girls, what are you doing here?" Spike asked surprised that Apple Bloom was accompanied by other girls instead of Scootaloo and Sweetie Belle.
"Bloom told us what happened, and we came to see your little show," Ember said.
Spike felt sorry for his performance while he was in his daymare.
"And I agree with your sister, yes you should take a break and relax," Smolder added.
"Girls, I…" Spike said but was interrupted by a hug from Apple Bloom.
"It's okay Spike, we understand you," said Apple Bloom.
“We just want you to know that we don't care about the outcome of the battle,” Smolder said.
“Win or lose won't change our perception of you,” Ember said.
“No matter what happens, we'll still love you,” Apple Bloom said, then kissed Spike on the lips.
Everyone except Ember and Rainbow Dash awed at this, as the two pulled away from one another.
“Wow, just… wow,” was all Spike could say at that kiss.
"Come on Spike, let's relax today," Apple Bloom said as she took Spike by the arm and led him away.
"I guess a break would be nice, thanks guys," Spike said as he was dragged away by Apple Bloom, but then turned to Twilight, "And thank you too Twi."
"You're welcome Spike, have fun," Twilight said as Spike, Apple Bloom, Ember, and Smolder left the room.
"Well, that was convenient," Sunset Shimmer said, "I guess we weren't so necessary this time."
The Mane 7 except Twi nodded.
“At least Twi was a good emotional support, but I'm sure something like that has already happened,” Rarity said.
“It was in a similar situation, only it was the other way around, it was Spike who calmed down Twilight in one of her many freak outs,” AJ said.
The girls laughed at that memory while Twi smiled a little sheepishly.
Canterlot Mall
Spike, Apple Bloom, Ember, Smolder, Rumble, Button Mash, Scootaloo, and Sweetie Belle were at the theater watching a movie.
“I have to admit, this movie is better than I expected,” Spike said as he sipped his soda.
“You can say that again,” Apple Bloom said as she sipped her soda.
In the movie a boy with blue hair was shown, he was wearing a red baseball cap and a red vest with blue jeans, he had a white beyblade with a blue dragon image in the center, " And I won't let you keep my beyblade and ruin this sport."
The guy who looked like the villain of the movie spoke up, “And who can stop me? You?" he laughed, "Hehe, don't make me laugh."
“Hehehe,” Button Mash laughed.
“That guy has the most overacted voice I've ever heard,” Sweetie Belle laughed.
Back in the movie the hero placed his bey on his launcher and jumped up to launch it, "LET IT RIP."
Scootaloo nearly spits out her soda as she notices something, "Is that where you got your running bey launch from?"
Rumble replied a bit sheepishly, "Well, it's kind of childish but his moves are amazing and very useful."
“I think it's fascinating,” Scootaloo said making Rumble smile and blush.
After several minutes the movie came to an end, "NOW DRAGOON, GALACTIC STORM," the beyblade began to create a type of tornado, with which it destroyed the villain's beyblade, who shouted, "NOOOOOO, MY POWER, IS GONE."
“We can beat him,” Smolder said seriously as he ate popcorn.
“We can definitely beat him,” Ember stated eating.
In the movie, the hero gave a final message before the credits, "The reason I won is because I believe in Dragoon, but also, they are my friends, I always have them by my side and with them supporting me, I will never lose any battle."
"Awww, that's a nice message, don't you think Spike?" Apple Bloom said as she looked at Spike who was crying.
"Ahhhh, he's right, I have friends who support me and I will support them, since they are the most valuable thing I have," Spike said with tears in his eyes, "5 stars Bloom, this movie deserves 5 stars."
After the movie ended, the group left the theater, Button Mash, Sweetie Belle, Rumble and Scootaloo were at the entrance of the theater waiting for the rest of their friends who were in the bathroom.
“It was nice,” Rumble said.
“Yeah, with all the crazy stuff that's happened to us, I think we deserved a break,” said Button Mash.
But at that moment, they heard a voice approaching them.
“MASHY.”
“What the…OUCH,” Button complained as he felt a tackle coming from behind him.
PLAFT.
"Mashy, it's good to see you again."
Button (who was blushing) turned around and saw Sonata Dusk hugging him.
“So… Sonata? What are you doing here?" Button Mash asked nervously as the mermaid blader continued to hug him.
"Hey, I know you, you're the one who kidnapped Button," said Sweetie Belle who seemed to be jealous, then dragged Button away from her, immediately after, Sweetie hugged Button, "And I'm the only girl who can call him Mashy.”
"Party Pooper," Sonata pouted.
"Wow Sonata, you are always the first to jump into the sea," said Aria Blaze who approached them, next to her was Adagio Dazzle accompanying her.
"The Dazzlings," Rumble said through gritted teeth, "I don't mean to be rude, but what are you doing here?"
“It's not obvious, we came to see the same movie,” replied Adagio.
“We deserve a break too don't you think Rumble,” Aria told him with a wink at which Rumble blushed.
That made Scootaloo upset.
At that moment Thorax and Pharynx arrived, who were accompanied by the Dark Crystal Knight.
"Wow, it seems we bladers think alike," he said the Dark Crystal Knight, "I see you saw this movie too."
“At least we don't walk into a movie theater wearing a Halloween costume,” Scootaloo said insulting the Dark Crystal Knight.
“Hehe, I like you,” the Knight said.
At that moment Apple Bloom, Smolder and Ember came out of the bathroom and witnessed the scene.
“The Dark Crystal Knight and his minions,” the 3 girls said at the same time and quickly approached.
“Wow, the whole group is here,” Thorax said.
“Whatever you guys are planning, you won't get away with it,” Ember said.
"Said the girl who lost to Thorax," Pharynx scoffed.
“You better watch out,” Smolder said angrily.
“The same goes for you,” the Dark Crystal Knight replied.
And suddenly everything turned into a spectacle of hateful looks.
The Crusaders and Dazzlings looked at each other with hate.
Smolder and Ember couldn't help but frown at Thorax and Pharynx.
While the Dark Crystal Knight watched Button and Rumble looking directly at him without either showing fear.
They were like that for a few seconds but then...
Spike arrived on the scene unaware of what was happening.
"Hey guys, can you believe that they have Mr. Pibb and Dr. Pepper?" Spike asked but then he realized the situation.
All the bladers looked at him.
"Oh gems," Spike sighed, "Not another fight."
“I think the Dragon boy is right, let's save this for the tournament,” the Dark Crystal Knight said.
"Where your last battle will be, because Thorax will crush you," Pharynx said trying to scare Spike.
But this time, Spike acted differently, "No, because I'm not afraid anymore, so you don't want to intimidate me because it won't do."
That answer surprised even the Dark Crystal Knight, it made Spike's friends smile.
“Wow, I don't know if it was the tone of his voice, but now I think he's a little more handsome,” Adagio said.
"Are you serious?" Thorax asked curiously instead of maliciously.
"Thats right, I'll repeat it if need be," Spike said, "I'm not afraid."
"Spikey," Cozy Glow appeared behind Spike causing Spike to react.
"AHHHHHHH," Spike yelled and then hide behind Apple Bloom.
"What's wrong with you, precious? You remain enthralled since our last meeting,” Cozy Glow told him.
“Make her go away,” Spike told Apple Bloom to which she nodded.
“You better stay away Cozy,” the cowgirl told her.
"And who are you to order me?"
Apple Bloom smiled, "Turns out I'm his girlfriend."
"His girlfriend?" Cozy Glow asked in surprise, then she growled.
“I think we'd better go,” Pharynx said.
“You won this time Bloom, but remember, I was the one who gave him his first kiss,” Cozy Glow said as she backed away.
Spike (who was still hiding behind Apple Bloom) frowned.
“And don't come back, crazy woman,” Apple Bloom yelled.
As the group retreated the Dark Crystal Knight and Thorax stayed behind to say one last thing.
"I wish you luck tomorrow, Spike," Thorax said, then left the room.
“Because you're going to need it,” the Dark Crystal Knight said, then left the room.
Spike remained thoughtful, but then he adopted a serious posture.
"Guys, don't worry about me, because I won't lose, since I will always have you supporting me."
Hearing that, all of his friends smiled, they were happy that Spike didn't feel bad.
“Daww,” Apple Bloom said as she hugged him.
“You know he's copying the line from the hero of the movie, right,” Button told Rumble.
"We better not ruin his moment Button."
The next day, at Canterlot High.
The principals had already announced the bladers who approached the beystadium.
Thorax was approaching from the blue corner, which didn't receive as many applause but he didn't care.
After Spike approached the blue corner, he received the applause and encouragement of almost all the students present, but the ones he heard the most were those of his friends.
"Come on Spike."
"You can beat him."
"We trust in you."
Spike smiled remembering that.
Being close, the 2 did the processes of checking the bey.
“You will need more than luck if you are to defeat me,” Thorax told him.
Spike didn't say anything.
Then the countdown started.
3
2
1
LET IT RIP.
The 2 launched their beys into the beystadium.
"This battle represents many things," Spike said remembering everything that happened, "but it also represents my pride as a blader, and that's why…."
Spike paused and then continued.
"AND THAT'S WHY I'M NOT GOING TO LOSE."