//------------------------------// // 2. Creating Beys! Flare Phoenix! // Story: Beyblade Burst Equestria Girls // by Chacorn //------------------------------// Change has a tendency to happen so quickly that you hardly realize it. This change was definitely one of them. "It's strange that a month has passed and everything has changed" Sunset thought and then she remembered everything that had happened in the past month. Government researchers had also picked up the signal and seen that it had formed some type of portal. They wasted no time and had already started to cordon off the area so no one came close. It only took a couple of days for someone to come through the portal. He had explained that they wanted to create a strong relationship between the worlds and had even introduced them to their host's most popular sport, Beyblade. It only took a week after those who had got through started showing up for interviews. Soon everyone wanted to take part in this sport, so the governments in both worlds began to popularize Beyblade in our world. Soon there were shops where you could buy everything from Launchers, parts and even whole Beyblades. There were also workshops where you could repair and most fascinating of all, you could make your own Bey. Almost everyone at school had already taken a liking to the sport. Some went so far as to say that they love Beyblade. And among those who were interested were Sunset and her friends. It was decided to meet up to get everything they would need. It started with the Launchers and everyone got one that matched their colors and a Launcher Grip. Twilight, Rainbow Dash, Pinkie Pie and Fluttershy had placed the Grip on the long side of the Launcher while Rarity, Applejack and Sunset placed it on the short side. As it went on, they noticed a big queue outside shops that sell parts and Beys. "So will you buy or make it?'' Twilight asked. "I was going to make my own" Sunset said, "I want to make mine" Pinkie said happily. "I'm going to make the most stunned Beyblade around" Rarity said in her usual polite voice. "I'm going to make the strongest Bey that ever existed" Rainbow said, a little dominant. "Sorry, but my Bey will get stronger." Applejack said in an argument. "Do mine" Fluttershy said softly. "Looks like we all have the same thought" Twilight said and then they all headed towards a workshop that appeared to be open. Except for the fact that there is no one else here. "Is it… Closed?" Fluttershy asked but then Rainbow said "It says it's open" and pointed to a sign that said open. It took a few seconds before Sunset headed for the door. She managed to open it without a problem and then motioned for the other to come along. It was lit and the workshop seemed to be in good shape. "Who's there?" came a voice from behind a door. "We came here because we wanted to make our Beyblades" Sunset said and then footsteps were heard. Just then the door opened and behind it was a man who didn't seem much older than themselves. He had short white hair and red eyes with a scar over his right eye. He wore a pink shirt, a black tie and a black trench coat with red markings. "Are you the one who works here?" Asked Sunset but that's what the man said. "No, the guy who works here was a few days late so I'm filling in here. Who are you all?" "Oh, I'm Sunset Shimmer. and these are my friends" Sunset said and held out her hand to the others. "Rainbow Dash" "Applejack" "Rarity" "Pinkie Pie" "Fluttershy" "Twilight Sparkle" "Nice to meet you. My name is Shu, Shu Kurenai" Shu said bowing slightly. "My My, you really are a gentleman Mr. Kurenai" Rarity said. "Thanks, but just call me Shu" he said and walked towards them. "Well, do you guys have an idea of what kind of Beyblade you want to make?" Shu asked and everyone nodded. "Okay, so let me know what you want and I'll help out where needed," he said. "I want an Attack type" Rainbow said immediately. "I want to try a Balance type" Twilight said eagerly. "I'm thinking, a Defense type" Applejack said plainly. "I was also leaning towards a Defense type, Darling" Rarity said. "A Stamina type, if that's okay" Fluttershy said softly. "Double Stamina for me" Pinkie said excitedly. "I want to make a Balance type" Sunset finally said. Shu smiled and said "Good choice everyone" and with that he left and gave them pen and paper. "First you need to design your Bey, I'll go around and help if you need me don't be afraid to ask." he said and then everyone took their paper and pencil except Sunset. "Actually, I've already drawn one." Sunset said and then her friends gasped again. "Really?" Shu said and then Sunset took off her backpack and took out a drawing book. "I saw this in a dream I had," she explained, wiping up the drawing she made. It was seen that it had two large blades and two smaller ones and in the middle a phoenix was there. "Interesting" Shu said and then the others looked at her drawing and were stunned. "Wow, what a drawing Sunny" Pinkie said with a big smile. "Why didn't you say anything?" Rainbow asked, a little annoyed. "No one asked" Sunset said flatly and then the other laughed. "Hm, they remind me of my friends" Shu thought and couldn't help but smile. "Well then" Shu said, getting everyone's attention. "Since you're already done, we can start with your Bey" he said and Sunset nodded. "The rest of you can start sketching and I'll help you when you're done" Shu said and then everyone except Sunset started thinking and designing their Beys. Sunset followed Shu into a room with various cooking utensils and tools. "Well, if I may" Shu osh said, holding out his hand. "Oh, sure" Sunset said, handing him the drawing she had made. "These drawings are really good" Shu said, making Sunset feel a little embarrassed. "Do you like it, thanks" she said and then Shu picked up a tablet and took a photo of sunset's drawing. "Um, What are you doing?" Sunset asked and then Shu said "I'll take a picture of your design and send it to the computer here" Shu then walked towards the computer and sat down. He started pressing some buttons and a 3D image of a Bey appeared. "There. That was the Beyblade I saw in my dream" Sunset said, intrigued by the image. "Alright, let's begin" Shu said and then he instructed Sunset what she should do. After a while, the others had finished their designs and soon they also received instructions. Sunset was now in the process of adding the final details. She thought about her dream and what the huge phoenix said. "Can you rise from the ashes and be reborn into a Blader that can handle me?" "Can I really be that Blader" she thought. After a couple of seconds, she had added the last detail. When she walked out of the studio, her friends were standing there cheering on their Beys. "Finally, why did it take so long" Rainbow said. "Sorry, I didn't notice the time I was taking" Sunset said, standing by her friends. "So, are you all ready." Sunset asked and they all brought out their new beys. Sunset looked around and took a good look at all her friend's Beys. Rainbow Dash's Bey had three main blades that had two different unique colors. One was red and orange, the second was yellow and green, and the third was blue and purple. Between the blades were cyan blue little wings. And finally there was a cyan pegasus with a rainbow colored mane. Sunset thought it was a little ironic because Rainbow Dash's Equestria counterpart was a pegasus. Applejack Bey had two silver blades shaped like horns. The other blades were brown and much rounder and were a bit like armor. In the center was an orange bull with gray horns. under it were yellow apples and on each side were branches. Rarity had nine round blades that sparkled so much it looked like they were made of diamonds. In the gap of those blades, was it one that looked like a unicorn's horn. In the center was a white unicorn with a diamond shaped eye and its mane the same purple color as Rarity's hair. Again ironic since Equestria's Rarity was also a unicorn. Fluttershys seemed to have the outer ring made of two parts. The inner one was dark pink while the outer one was light gray and had eight curves. In the middle was something that appeared to be a rabbit but it had horns. Finally, it was surrounded by small yellow butterflies. Pinkie Pie's Bey had the outer ring formed with two pairs of three blades with the colors pink, yellow and light blue placed together as one blade. In the middle was what appeared to be a jester with a pink, yellow and light blue hat. Finally it was Twilight Bey. The outside had two large purple round blades with gold shields in the middle of both. Between the two blades there were two spear-like blades. In the center was a humanoid head with a golden war helmet. It had purple hair and finally a six-pointed star. "Cool, have you come up with a name for them yet?" Asked Sunset. "Mine is named Rainbow Pegasus" Rainbow said proudly. "Mine is Farm Bull" Applejack said. "This is the Gem Unicorn" Rarity said. "Flutter Jackalope" Fluttershy said. Rainbow looked at her confused. "Jackalope. isn't that the rabbit with horns?" She asked and Fluttershy nodded. "Why did you choose that?" Rainbow asked only to be met with an elbow in the side. "Oww" she called out seeing Applejack glare at her. "Well I thought it looked cute" Flutteshy said and then Rarity put her hand on her shoulder and said "It fits you perfectly." "My turn, My turn" Pinkie said, jumping up and down. "Mine is Party Joker" she shouted and jumped into the air releasing confetti behind her. "So Twi, what's your’s named?" Sunset asked and Twilight held it up and said "I call it Wise Athena" "Okay Sunshim. You're the only one left. What's your Bey's name?" Rainbow asked and everyone turned to face Sunset. "I call it Flare Phoenix" she said, holding out her Bey. "Those are all good names" Shu said from behind them and then they all turned around. "Now you need to come along" he said and went through another die with the girls behind him. When they entered the room it felt like a stadium and Rainbow got excited. "Now that you've made your Beys, you need to master them." Shu said, pointing at them. "To truly master your Beys you need to work hard. So to do that we will do some battles" he said and that got everyone excited. "Alright, I'm first. Who should I fight first?" Rainbow said, looking at her friends to see if anyone wanted to volunteer. "I will be your first opponent" Shu said and then everyone turned to him in confusion. "You're a Blader?" Sunset said, confused. With that, Shu brought out his balance type Beyblade: Astral Spryzen. "This is my Bey, Astral Spryzen" Shu said and the main 7 let out a gasp. "Well, let's get started," Shu said, making his way to the other side of the stage as Rainbow stood directly across from him. "Alright now let's start." Rainbow said eagerly but Shu held out his hand and said "Calm down, before that you need to learn the fundamentals". "Fundamentals?" Rainbow said, a little confused. "It's easy, just follow these steps." Shu said and then Rainbow nodded and took out her Launcher. "First, have the hand holding the Launcher completely still" Shu said and so Rainbow held the Launcher straight and still. "Put your feet firmly on the ground" Shu said and then she bent one knee forward and had the other a little behind. "And finally, gather all your strength and Let it, Rip!" Shu said and then Rainbow nodded. "Alright, let's go then" Shu said and pressed a button and a hologram screen appeared. "First battle" the screen said and then Rainbow locked her bey in her Launcher but Shu adjusted something with Spryzen before locking her Bey as well. The other six watched with great anticipation and cheered on Rainbow. "Ready, Set" the screen said and began a countdown. “3…” Shu twisted so he was now facing the other way with his legs still forward. “2…” Shu braced his legs and prepared to dash out. “1…” Shu sprinted forward. "Let it, Rip!" both shouted and Shu twisted back and then both pulled the ripcords and Launched their beys. Both Beys circled the stadium and Spryzen came to the center and started circling. Pegasus then came in for an attack and managed to land it. "Rainbow dose great'" Fluttershy said watching Rainbow's Bey attack and attack. "Seems like she did a good Launch" Applejack said and the others chimed in but then Sunset noticed something. "Wait a minute" she said and that got Twilight's attention. "what is it?" she asked and then Sunset said "Rainbow attacks over and over but it doesn't seem to affect Spryzen at all". In battle, Rainbow Dash saw that no matter how much Pegasus attacked, Spryzen was unaffected. "What is going on?" she asked and after a few more attacks they both collided but it was Pegasus that burst. "Astral Spryzen with a Burst Finish, Shu Kurenai wins" the screen said and Rainbow started ruffling her hair in frustration and yelled out "Dang it". Shu then picked up the pieces of Pegasus and put them together and then went over to Rainbow. "You have a lot of work ahead of you. Keep working hard and you will get better" he said handing Rainbow her Bey. "Thanks I guess" she said under her breath. Then Shu turned to the other and said "Well, who's next?". "Oh Oh, Me. Pick Me" Pinkie said, jumping up with her hand in the air. "Okay sure" Shu said and then they took their positions. But before Shu locked on Spryzen, he adjusted something. "3... 2... 1... Let it, Rip!" Both shouted and began the battle. Party Joker started to make its way towards the middle but Spryzen moved much more aggressively than before. "What, Why is it moving like that" Rainbow asked in confusion. "Before it was as still as a turtle, but now it rushes like a wild bull" Applejack said, watching Spryzen rush while the Joker had made it to the middle. But as soon as Joker was in place, Spryzen delivered several attacks before Joker burst. "Astral Spryzen with a Burst Finish, Shu Kurenai wins" said the screen and Pinkie let out an "Aww, no fun". "Okay, My turn" Applejack said and walked forward. Shu again adjusted Spryzen and thought "Let's see if they figure this out soon" "3... 2... 1... Let it, Rip!" Both shouted and started. This time both Bull and Spryzen dived towards the center but due to their speed Spryzen got there first and stopped in the center. "Again, it's moving differently. What's causing it?" Sunset said and with that Twilight took out her tablet and began analyzing Spryzen. "Perhaps I can find out its secret," she thought as the battle continued. Bull tried to attack but it did no damage and Bull burst not much later. "Astral Spryzen with a Burst Finish, Shu Kurenai wins" the screen said and Applejack said "good battle partner" with a dose of irritation at the loss and walked towards her friends. "You did well dear, you win next time" Rarity said trying to support but then Twilight said "I got it" getting everyone's attention. "Got what?" Sunset asked and then Twilight showed the screen for the second time. "Astral Spryzen is a balance type that can change between three modes. Attack, Defense and Stamina" she said and the other responded with a joint "WHAT". "I guess my trick is out" Shu said and then everyone turned to look at him. "Spryzen's tip can be changed between Attack, Defense and Stamina whenever I want, I used it to show you what types of Beys you will face" Shu said pointing at Rainbow Dash. "Rainbow Dash, Since you have an attack type, your biggest opponent is defense types. So I used defense mode against you." Shu said and Rainbow looked at her bey and began to understand. "Pinkie Pie, Your Joker is a stamina type so I used attack mode on you" he said pointing at Pinkie. "And Applejack, I used stamina mode against you because it gave your defense type its biggest problem." he said, pointing at Applejack and she said "Now I get it". "But then why did you?" Fluttershy asked and then Shu closed his eyes and said "In battle you will face several different beys, each with their own tricks. I did it because I wanted you to feel what it's like to be pressured during a battle." and then he opened his eyes and said "that's when you grow as a blader." The Main 7 took in what Shu just said. It seemed to make sense that he would challenge them with a tough challenge. "Okay" Sunset said and walked up to the stadium. "Now it's my turn" she said and took out her Launcher. "Sunset, are you sure? This might be a little too tough right now" Twilight said worried about her friend. "It's cool Twi, I want to do this." Sunset said and then Shu took his position. "I'm using defense mode this time." he said and adjusted Spryzen to defense mode. As they both got ready Rarity asked "Why would he reveal his strategy?" and to that Applejack said "We already know his tricks so there's no reason to hide it". Twilight looked at Shu and thought 'Or he has something in mind'. Shu thought back to when sunset showed off her design she had already made. (Flashback) "Actually, I've already drawn one." Sunset said and then her friends gasped again. "Really?" Shu said and then Sunset took off her backpack and took out a drawing book. "I saw this in a dream I had," she explained, wiping up the drawing she made. It was seen that it had two large blades and two smaller ones and in the middle a phoenix was there. "Interesting" Shu said (End of Flashback) "She's the only one who had a dream of a Beyblade, I want to see how far she can go. Show me Sunset Shimmer" he thought and then the screen said "Ready, Set". "3... 2... 1... Let it, Rip!" Both shouted and began the battle. Spryzen again dove towards the center and circled while Phoenix attacked but did no damage. "Oh man, this is going exactly like my battle." Rainbow said, smacking herself in the face. It continued to clash in the same way until Spryzen hit Phoenix, sending it flying towards Sunset. She managed to dodge it and watched as her Bey hit the ground. "Astral Spryzen with a Ring Out Finish, Point standings, 1-0" the screen said and Sunset looked at her Bey. "Poor Sunny" Pinkie said a little sadly. "She managed to keep herself from a burst, she might still be able to win" Rarity said a little hopefully. Sunset walked over to her Bey and bent down and picked it up but as she grabbed the tag on it she thought "Can I even win." But then she shook her head and thought "No, I can't give up. I can still win. I just need to get up" "That right Sunset, that's the way" She heard a voice say. "huh, who said that?" Sunset asked, looking down at Phoenix who was starting to glow. Sunset was then surrounded by the light and she seemed to be in a weightless space. It was red with yellow waves and in front of her stood the same Phoenix from her dreams. "Are you Phoenix? Like really you" She asked in disbelief. "Yes Sunset, I am. And you have shown me that you are a blader that can handle me" Phoenix said and Sunset looked confused. "how do you mean?" she asked and Phoenix replied "The blader who can handle me is someone who can rise up from defeat and rise from the ashes. You are that blader" Phoenix said and then Sunset said "I guess so" "Well, are you ready to win?" Phoenix asked and Sunset looked up with a confident look and said "Yes, This battle is ours". Coming back to reality, Sunset stood up and turned to face Shu. "She seems more confident now, But it will take more than confidence" he thought. "Second battle" the screen said and then both locked their Beys into their Launchers. “3…” Sunset raised her Launcher to her right. “2…” She twisted to the right. “1…” She placed her right foot further back and looked straight at Shu. "Let it, Rip!" Both shouted and Sunset pushed the Launcher forward and pulled the ripcord in the opposite direction. "Her Launch form is different" Shu thought and the other thought the same. Spryzen flew straight towards the center as Phoenix began to attack again. But this time the attacks appeared faster and a little stronger. Phoenix​ landed attacks and began to climb up the slope and dived down again and again. "How does she do that?" Applejack asked in disbelief. "I don't know. But it seems to be working" Twilight said, noticing Phoenix's attacks starting to do damage. "Keep going Phoenix, Show them Flare Launch" she said and Phoenix continued to attack. "I see. With that Launch, Phoenix gained more speed and power" thought Shu. "Not bad, But it's going to take more than that to defeat Spryzen" Shu said and when Phoenix hit again Spryzen started climbing up the slope and slowed Spryzen and dived in like an arc towards Phoenix. "Now, Counter Break" Shu shouted and then Spryzen slammed right into Phoenix sending it flying. "Ahh Phoenix" Sunset shouted as Phoenix flew towards the edge but then Phoenix hit the wall and stayed inside the stadium. "pew, That was close" Sunset said wiping her forehead. "How did she survive that?" Twilight asked in disbelief. "That was awesome" said Rainbow and then everyone cheered for Sunset. "We're not done yet, We're going to win this." Sunset said and began to be surrounded by a scarlet red energy and her hair began to flutter. "Phoenix" she shouted and her Bey was also surrounded by the same energy and Phoenix avatar appeared. Phoenix started climbing the stadium slope and then dove in for an attack. "Show them our power, Flare Whip" she shouted, sweeping her right hand. With that, then the avatar swept its tail feathers slashing diagonally. At the same time, one of Phoenix's larger blades began to glow like a scarlet colored fire and hit Spryzen so hard that it flew straight towards Shu who caught it with one hand. Shu looked at Sunset impressed as the screen said "Flare Phoenix with a Ring Out Finish, Point standings, 1-1" Hearing that the others cheered and were happy for Sunset. "How did you do that?" Twilight asked eagerly but Sunset replied "I don't know, it just felt natural." "Not bad, you managed to form a bond with your bey. I'm impressed" Shu said, making Sunset blush a little. "But now I will end this battle with attack mode" Shu said, putting Spryzen into attack mode. "Okay, I'm ready" Sunset said, getting ready. "Third battle" the screen said But when she was done she noticed that Shu was doing something else with Spryzen. When he was done, he held up Spryzen but it looked different. Instead of the black outer ring, it was now red, gold and a little white. "What now" Sunset said and then shu locked Spryzen in her Launcher and said "Now you will see how powerful Spryzen is". With that they both took their positions and the screen said "Ready, Set". "3... 2... 1... Let it, Rip!" Both shouted and then both Beys flew at full speed. But then Sunset noticed that Spryzen was coming towards Phoenix from the opposite direction. "What" she blurted out and the others were also shocked. "What kind of rattlesnake trick is this?" Applejack asked and then Twilight looked something up on her tablet. "What now" she said and that got everyone's attention. "What" Rainbow asked and then Twilight replied "Before Spryzen was spinning clockwise exactly like us" and then she looked at Spryzen and continued "but now, it's spinning counter-clockwise". Everyone was surprised by that and then Rarity said "Since when could it do that" and then Rainbow said "I know, While he put Spryzen in attack mode he changed it so it also spins the other way". With that everyone looked at Sunset worried but Sunset said "It doesn't matter which way it spins". "We're going to win this" she said and then she turned to Phoenix and said "Now Phoenix, Flare Launch" and then Phoenix started climbing up the slope while Spryzen did the same on the other side. "Slice them apart, Now Spryzen, Astral Spark" Shu shouted and with that both went in for another attack but Spryzen was moving so fast it just seemed to be a flash of red light. "How can it move so fast?" Twilight asked in disbelief, becoming more worried about Sunset. "No, we're not done yet," Sunset said, becoming more serious. With that she was surrounded by the same energy as before and said "Phoenix and I will always rise up no matter what" and with that Phoenix accelerated and got away from Spryzen's attack. "What" Shu said as he saw Phoenix get away. With that, Sunset shouted "Show them what you got. Phoenix" and then she resonated with Phoenix and then Phoenix's avatar appeared again. But then Shu started to roar and was surrounded by red energy and at the same time his scar started to glow red. "Spryzen" Shu shouted, resonating with his Bey causing it to glow in the same red light and then Spryzen's avatar appeared. Then an ogre looking creature with golden and gray armor appeared. It had a long tail, long white hair and two large gold red and black wings with carved heads on them. Finally, it had blue eyes, sharp teeth and a large ax with a blade that looked like fire. With that, both dove in for an attack. "Now Phoenix, Flare Whip" Sunset called and swung her right hand as one of Phoenix's blades was charged with scarlet fire again. "Spryzen, Astral Whip" Shu called, sweeping his right arm up diagonally. And with that, the golden blades began to glow red and then the Spryzen's avatar slashed with its axe. When both met in the center, sparks flew everywhere and after only a few seconds Spryzen flew towards Shu while Phoenix burst. Sunset gasped and the others were speechless as Shu caught Spryzen and the screen said "Astral Spryzen with a Burst Finish, Shu Kurenai wins" With that, Sunset looked down at the ground in disappointment. "Sunset, are you okay?" Fluttershy asked and all six of them moved closer. When they were at Sunset, she looked up with a smile on her face. "I'm fine girls, don't worry" she said and picked up the parts of Phoenix and put them together. "Maybe I didn't win now, but I'll win next time" she said and all her friends smiled. Shu looked at the group of friends and thought about his friends but noticed something in his hand. The Spryzen was there but it burst and that made Shu realise something. "If that Burst had come later I would have lost" he thought looking at Sunset and her friends. "Maybe they have what it takes to climb up in the beyblade world" he thought and smiled proudly and then thought "Watch out Valt, You will have tough competition very soon" It was now late afternoon and the Main 7 had to go home before their parents started to worry. It had a really good introduction to Beyblades. They continued to battle with each other to learn the fundamentals. Everyone managed to win some and lose some, But no one had managed to defeat Shu. Everyone had headed home except for Sunset who still had one question on her mind. "Shu, can I ask you something?" she asked and Shu replied "Sure". With that, Sunset said "during our battle, it felt like I could hear Phoenix's voice. Then it was like I was somewhere else and Phoenix was standing in front of me. Is this normal?" and Shu was a little taken aback. He suspected that Sunset had a strong bond with Phoenix and it seemed to be true. "What you experienced was the bond between you and Phoenix" Shu said causing Sunset to say confused "Our bond?" "When a blader and their Bey have formed a strong bond, you can draw out a Bey's true strength. The feeling of Phoenix standing next to you is proof that you have a strong bond with your Bey" Shu said and Sunset was amazed at how the bond between a human and a Beyblade could be so powerful. "Thanks Shu. I appreciate it" Sunset said and then Shu said "It was nothing". With that Sunset went home and had several thoughts about Beyblade and how she wanted to get better.