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Max had faced an accident. His condition was very bad - his both legs were broken. Doctor had strictly advised him to be on bed. Even he himself wasn't able to stand. After some days, he was discharged but was strictly advised for bed - rest for 3 weeks.
It was bad, not for him alone, but for the whole team. They all were in Max's room. Max was on his bed which almost looked like a hospital bed. They all were in a serious discussion.
Kenny spoke up, " I think the accident was deliberately caused. Otherwise how can the breaks of a newly repaired truck fail? Something's fishy...."
Daichi interrupted, "We don't have time to talk about fishes. The World Championship Tournaments are starting after 5 days. We need some one in Max's place."
Tyson suddenly popped in, " What? A substitution! But from where will we get him? We don't want any street player. He should be of our standard. This is not any ordinary beybattle, its World Championship. He should have the spirit of beyblading."
"Is it necessary that the member should be a 'he'? said Ray, who was till now in deep thinking.
"What do you mean?"
"I know a girl who is an awesome blader and whose skills will impress you all."
Max guessed, "Mariah.....?" But Ray denied him, "No, not Mariah. Ayra, Ayra Subramanian."
"Who is this Ayra?" asked Tyson.
"My childhood friend. We were together when I was 5 and she was 4. I met her on a trip to India with my parents. We would always be seen together - while eating, while playing, everytime. She used to call me Big Bro and called her Sister or just Sis. Today she is a girl of 15 with awesome blading skills. I keep with her always and whenever we meet, we have a Beyblade match. You won't believe, so far we have had 5 matches out of which she won 4 matches. She is a damn good blader."
Kenny said thoughtfully, " Sounds good. She's Indian. Right?'
"Yes"
" Fine then. I will go and tell about it to Mr. Dickenson. Most probably, he will choose her our new member so Ray, you go and inform her so that she can come here early and practice with all of us."
The discussion was over and everyone returned to their work. Hilary was very excited because finally a girl would come in the team to give her some company.
The next morning, at the breakfast table, Ray informed evryone, " Guys! I spoke to Ayra. She told me that her flight will land here at 10 a.m. and one of us will have to go to pick her. So who will volunteer?"
"I thought you would go Ray" said Hilary.
" No Hilary, I and Kenny have to go to BBA Office to some details regarding her."
"I won't go. I have to play a match with Tyson." Said Daichi enthusiastically.
" Nobody asked you also. And I accept the challenge. Be ready to get defeated." Said Tyson as Daichi made a frowning face towards him.
After a bit more debating, Kenny declared, " Fine then. Among us, only Kai is free. So he will go to the Airport."
Kai, who was not paying a bit attention to their discussion, said shockingly, "Me???"
"Yes you. We will drop you on the way to the bus stop. After that you will have to manage on your own. You bring to the BBA Office so that she can meet Mr. Dickenson and fill the remaining forms and give her signatures."
Kai made a disgusting expression and said, "Why always I'm stuck?"
After this Ayra came to join the Blade Breakers. She was a nice girl having blue hairs - the same as Kai's - which she kept tied with her cute flicks. As that black-eyed girl was very tomboyish, it took her no time to make friends with the boys. She was very brave, cheerful and a bit bossy too. She often broke Tyson's pride by defeating him in Bey blade matches. She had a strange habit. After dinner when everyone watched TV or chatted together, she would go and spend time between trees and plants in the garden. She used to sit under a tree and sometimes talk to herself. But nobody knew that at this time, even Kai would be there and they would pour out their feeling and thought to each other. Overall, everyone liked her because at times she would become very humorous to cheer everyone up.
Time went by. She and Kai came close to each other.The championships started. It went on smoothly and Ayra and Tyson emerged as the winners of the tournament. Max was also in a good condition now. Though it would take some more time for him to walk again, but now he was on wheel chair and was able to stand with support. Soon the time also came of Ayra's departure....
On that day,
"I will miss you a lot Ayra. If you go, then who will accompany me in scolding these boys?" Said Hilary who was very sad by her going.
Tyson expressed his gratitude "Ayra, we will never forget you. Thanks for coming and helping us. "
"And Yes, don't forget us after reaching India" Max said cheerfully.
Daichi popped in and said, " I challenge you for a match when we meet again."
Every one chuckled. Ayra said, " Hey friends! I will never forget you all. Thank You all for giving me a place in your team. And Hilary, don't be sad. I will talk to you over the phone. I will always be ready to help. Call me whenever you need me. I will be there for you all."
Everyone smiled on her assurance. They all were sad but said her bye smiling, so that she will take good memories back with her. As she sat in the car, Ray said, " And Sis, do call me after reaching. Take care. I-I will m-miss you." tears rolled from his eyes.
"Don't cry Bro. I will take care. " Ayra said as the car drove off.
Well, she was very disappointed, because everyone was present there except Kai. She wanted to meet him one last time before going, but she couldn't. She was feeling like crying. She dropped her head down in her hands. Suddenly, the driver said, "Beybladers don't cry."
Ayra was shocked. Was it true that she thought. Was it the familiar voice of.........
TO BE CONTINUED....