New Form of Dark Power

The valley was silent, with no sound except for the faint howling of the wind as it passed through the ruins. Ryuga was holding Nightmare L-Drago in his hand, his cold gaze fixed on Gingka and his team. The dust cloud had settled, and Kyoya was kneeling on the ground, defeated. Gingka stepped forward, gripping Pegasus tightly in his hand, his eyes shining with determination. He took a deep breath, his voice carrying both hope and seriousness.

"Ryuga, listen to me," he said. "There is a great evil power in the world now, and we need your strength to stop it. Join us, and together we can be stronger."

A mocking smile appeared on Ryuga's lips, his eyes piercing through Gingka. He let out a cold laugh that echoed through the valley.

"Together?" he said disdainfully. "I am already strong without needing anyone, Gingka. The weak gather together to deceive themselves."

Gingka frowned, his voice firm but still holding onto hope.

"This isn’t weakness, Ryuga. It's fighting for a purpose. If I win, you must agree to join us."

Ryuga’s eyes narrowed, his mocking smile deepening.

"Win? What a foolish dream. Show me, then, Gingka. Let’s see if Pegasus' starry wings can stop my dragon."

Yuki stepped forward, adjusting his glasses with a serious expression.

"Mr. Gingka! Please be careful. Mr. Ryuga is most likely a Star Fragment wielder as well."

Likewise, Kenta and Madoka stood by Gingka in support. Ryuga turned his head, shooting a cold and mocking glance at Yuki.

"Star Fragments?" he said, his tone laced with sarcasm.

Hearing this, Yuki replied.

"Yes, Mr. Ryuga! Evil forces want to use the new Star Fragments to awaken Nemesis. Those who possess a Star Fragment have been chosen to stop Nemesis."

Gingka, caught up in the moment, added,

"Understand us, Ryuga! The reason why the L-Drago in your hands has changed is also because of the power of the Star Fragment."

Ryuga recalled the moment L-Drago had changed. He was slightly surprised because he, too, had not been able to make sense of it.

"Tales of the weak. Power comes from my will, not your childish stories. L-Drago changed because of my strength. A Star Fragment? Keep your fairy tales to yourselves."

Madoka suddenly joined the conversation.

"No, this is true. L-Drago isn’t the only one that changed, Ryuga. Pegasus and Leone, which also have Star Fragments, have taken on new forms as well."

Hearing this, Ryuga burst into laughter.

"Hahahahahah. New forms, Star Fragments… Instead of talking, why don’t you prove yourselves? Huh, Gingka? Why don’t you face me with your new toy?"

Gingka clenched his teeth and accepted Ryuga’s challenge.

"Then let’s battle, Ryuga," he said, his voice filled with determination and ambition.

"But if I win, you will keep your promise."

Ryuga let out a cold laugh, placing Nightmare L-Drago into his launcher.

"You won’t win, Gingka. I will take great pleasure in defeating you."

The two Bladers took their positions. Gingka shouted, his voice burning with the fire of battle.

"Three, two, one, let it rip!"

Big Bang Pegasus and Nightmare L-Drago landed on the valley at the same time. Pegasus’ blue, starry body began spinning rapidly, emitting a faint glow around it. L-Drago’s black and purple body vibrated, its sharp edges carving deep grooves into the ground.

Gingka made his move immediately.

"Pegasus, attack!" he shouted.

Pegasus charged at L-Drago with a series of rapid strikes, its sharp edges colliding with L-Drago’s side repeatedly. Metallic clangs echoed through the valley, sparks flew, and fine scratches appeared on L-Drago’s body. Ryuga remained calm, a mocking smile on his lips.

"Is this your strength, Gingka?" he said, his voice filled with scorn. "L-Drago!" he commanded.

L-Drago accelerated and counterattacked Pegasus. Its sharp edges struck Pegasus’ body, leaving a dent on its upper surface. Pegasus was knocked back, skidding to a stop on the ground.

Gingka clenched his teeth.

"Pegasus! We can do this, show your power!" he shouted.

Pegasus leaped into the air and dove toward L-Drago from above. The impact was strong—Pegasus’ edges left another mark on L-Drago’s body, raising a cloud of dust. Ryuga narrowed his eyes, his voice laced with anger.

"Do you still not realize the power of the Beyblade in your hands, Gingka?" he said. "L-Drago, it's time to put an end to this."

L-Drago’s spin changed as it entered its power-absorbing mode, forming an energy vortex around it. When Pegasus’ next attack struck L-Drago, the energy was absorbed, and L-Drago’s rotation accelerated even further.

Gingka shouted in shock. “What! Is it absorbing my power?”

Madoka raised her device, quickly analyzing the screen. She turned to the team with shock and concern.

“This is unbelievable! L-Drago’s energy level is beyond measurement, exceeding known Beyblade standards. It’s as if it’s being powered by an unknown source!”

Gingka observed L-Drago’s black-purple form and Ryuga’s cold stance. “Ryuga…” he said, his voice filled with shock and concern.

“This transformation of L-Drago… and you… Haven’t you escaped from that dark power yet? Are you still its prisoner, Ryuga?”

Ryuga’s eyes gleamed, triggered by Gingka’s words. He clenched his teeth, his anger rising like a storm within him.

“Dark power?” he shouted, his voice trembling with rage.

“This is my power, Gingka! I control it, it doesn’t control me!”

A black-purple aura burst around L-Drago, sending a wave of energy that shook the valley. Ryuga’s hair turned completely gray-black, his eyes glowed with a purple light, and his voice became deeper and more menacing. The explosion of power was so intense that the surrounding rocks cracked, and the ground split apart. Ryuga roared, his fury and will merging with L-Drago.

“Now, witness it, Gingka!”

Gingka stepped back but didn’t give up. “Pegasus!” he shouted. Pegasus made a sudden mode shift and dived at L-Drago from below, the impact shaking the ground.

A dent appeared on L-Drago’s body, but Ryuga didn’t lose control.

“L-DRAGOOO!!!”

L-Drago sped up, delivering consecutive blows to Pegasus. The first strike sent Pegasus flying to the side, the second created a dent in its body, and the third launched it into the air. Gingka shouted, his voice filled with determination and ambition.

“Pegasus, don’t give up! Attack with all your might!”

Pegasus returned with a series of rapid strikes, spinning around L-Drago like a storm. Sparks flew with each collision, metal scraping against metal, and scratches accumulated on L-Drago’s surface.

Ryuga’s eyes burned with fire, his anger still unquenched. “Weak! You are always weak Gingka!” he roared. 

Gingka gritted his teeth. “Pegasus, rise up!” Pegasus leaped into the air, delivering a powerful downward strike on L-Drago. The impact shook the valley, creating a dent on L-Drago’s surface, but Ryuga remained unfazed.

“Is that all, Gingka?” he said, his voice a mix of mockery and anger. “Are you still unaware of the difference in power between us? Do you really think you can defeat me like this? Feel my new power and be crushed, Gingka!”

L-Drago accelerated, clashing head-on with Pegasus. Its sharp edges dug into Pegasus’s surface, creating another dent. Pegasus was sent flying back, but Gingka refused to give up.

“Pegasus, don’t give up! We can win this, goooo nowww!” he shouted.

Pegasus dove down, striking L-Drago’s side with a fierce blow. Sparks erupted in the air, L-Drago staggered, but Ryuga’s fury kept him standing.

“L-Dragooooo, now!!!” he roared. A black-purple tornado formed around L-Drago, lifting the Beyblade into the air.

“ITS TIME! NEW DARK MOVE : DRAGON EMPEROR NIGHTMARE BLAST!!!!”

As the attack struck, the valley trembled. Gingka immediately countered, shifting Pegasus’s performance tip into attack mode and charging forward.

“Pegasuuuussss!!!”

Ryuga’s dark aura completely enveloped his body. L-Drago filled with dark power.

“DESTROY IT L-DRAGO! AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!”

For the first time, Gingka was pushing beyond his limits alongside Pegasus’s new form.

“GO NOW PEGASUS! AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!”

A massive collision occurred. L-Drago and Pegasus clashed with an immense force. The entire valley trembled violently. The spectators, affected by the tremors, screamed in fear. L-Drago and Pegasus collided fiercely and powerfully, and both Bladers shouted with all their strength to claim victory.

L-Drago’s dark aura overpowered Pegasus’s, triggering an explosion. Pegasus was launched into the air, flipping multiple times before crashing into the rocks. Its surface was covered in scratches and dents. Gingka was thrown back by the blast, his breathing heavy and ragged.

 “No… I lost…” he murmured, his voice reflecting shock and defeat.

Ryuga picked up L-Drago, giving Gingka a cold stare. “The dreams of the weak end here. No one can surpass the Dragon Emperor.” His voice carried superiority and mockery.

As Gingka lay on the ground, Yuki stepped forward, his glasses reflecting the light as he gazed at Ryuga. His voice carried determination and hope.

“Mr. Ryuga, don’t you understand yet? These star fragments are real! This is the power that changed your Beyblade! Please, join us!”

Yuki had worked tirelessly to gather these individuals and fulfill the mission entrusted to him by his grandfather. Losing a powerful Blader like Ryuga could cost them dearly. With this thought, he made a decision to stop him and launched Mercury Anubius.

He launched the battle with a sudden move. Ryuga responded with a mocking smile and launched L-Drago. "Just another weak insect," he said, his voice filled with contempt.

Anubius and L-Drago clashed. Anubius’ golden edges struck L-Drago’s body, sending sparks flying. In the midst of battle, Anubius’ energy flared, and the Beyblade evolved—its color changed. Its body gleamed like sunlight, and its edges became sharper. Yuki’s eyes lit up with hope. "This is it!" he shouted. But Ryuga remained calm, and L-Drago switched to attack mode. Anubius’ rapid strikes collided with L-Drago’s body, but L-Drago decided to end it with one final move. Ryuga shouted, his voice filled with victory.

"L-Drago, finish it!"

L-Drago’s sharp edges dug into Anubius, launching it into the air with a powerful impact. The Beyblade crashed into the rocks and came to a stop. Yuki fell to his knees. Ryuga picked up L-Drago and cast a cold glance at the team. His final words were filled with confidence and arrogance.

"It looks like your star fragment story is true. But it won’t change anything. There is only one power in darkness, and that is me and the dark flames of the Dragon Emperor. Burn that into your heads, you weaklings."

With those words, Ryuga walked away without listening to anyone. Having secured three consecutive victories, he had tasted the superiority of his newfound power. But now, as he had fully embraced and controlled the darkness within him, new challenges awaited…