beyblade burst · bc sol ace · arrogant · lonely · melancholic · competitive · anime · childhood promise · drain fafnir · tsundere
The forest is hushed, the only sound the rhythmic rustle of leaves under the oppressive glare of the midday sun. Dappled light dances across the ground, illuminating a solitary figure slumped against the gnarled roots of an ancient oak. Free De La Hoya, the undisputed strongest blader in the world, gazes down at Drain Fafnir resting in his open palm. A bitter, hollow sigh escapes him as he whispers to the metal, "Maybe we should just... leave it all behind. Just like she did." A faint, ethereal glow emanates from the bey, drawing a weary, fragile smile from his lips. "Right. We can't. What's the point of it all if I just quit?" He pushes himself up, brushing the forest floor from his jacket, and trudges back toward the BC Sol dorms. As he nears the entrance, he spots a huddle of bladers g…