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"What the hell happened to you, Delta?" The girl's golden-yellow-eyes were burning with suspicion as she stared at Delta, who was absorbed in a book before her interruption.

"You have to elaborate more, Ilya," Delta replied calmly, unfazed by her intense gaze. If stares could burn, he would have been incinerated by now.

Ilya, still with her eyes fixed on Delta, continued, "Stop playing foolish and explain to me why the hell are you behaving weirdly. You used to act cold and now I saw you on television playing the card of power of friendship? Since when did you know how to make friends?"

Delta couldn't complain, as it was true. He was guilty of the accusation.

"Did BC Sol replace your soul? Gosh. The rumor of that place being a cult might be true after all," Ilya added sarcastically.

Delta let out an exhausted sigh. "Quit spouting nonsense already," he spoke with a strict tone.

Ilya frowned while looking at Delta's serious face. She was surprised when she saw genuine emotions from him, such as smiles and laughter in the aftermath of their battles. She had never seen this side of Delta before, especially not in front of other people.

"It's just that I'm not the same as I was," Delta said, allowing his vulnerability to surface.

The cerulean-haired girl stop her train of thoughts when Delta said that. Her eyes widen in which when she caught a glimpse of vulnerability in his voice, the way his face got soften is new to her.

So, he's not the same person as before, huh? In that case...how?!

After everything that happened!?

Ilya's face is covered in shadow as she high her head low, clenching her fist tightly until it turns white, she ignored the worried look Delta gives her, "How did you manage to find happiness?" She spoke while gritting her teeth, it was anger born from confusion.

"I didn't find it, I reached out for it"

"Huh?"

Ilya glanced once again at the sea-green-haired boy only to be astonished at him smiling again.

"Somebody told me that whatever I need is always right by my side, I just need to reach out for it. I did that and that's why I'm like this. You know you can try blading, Ilya. Trust me, it will be fun." Delta smiled proudly.

A ray of hope shone upon Ilya, and a stroke of happiness crossed her heart.

Maybe it's worth trying it.

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Ilya follows Delta's advice, and it was a decent idea.

She got inspired to make a Beyblade which is red and a balance type. She didn't copy him, she has her original style and idea.

Ifrit

A demonic name, which is a symbol in her family. Sounds interesting, isn't it?

Don't judge her. It's really like that.

Now back to the main topic. Beyblade is not bad as she thought. It was interesting and challenging, she likes the thrill she feels when she uses her mind to make a strategy. And, It might be a boy's sport but she believes a girl like her can blade too.

She joined BC Sol just like Delta did, curious about what Delta encountered there to find the reason why he changed.

And she found out what it is. An answer.

An answer that ends all the questions lingering in her heart.

She meets Rashad and befriends him, which is weird for her because she never did that before.

She meets Free and Valt, a strong opponent which she dreams to beat one day. Sometimes, she talks to Valt because he's the one handling the training of the young members of BC Sol. The conversation sometimes went awkward but got used to the enthusiasm of the older male. She started calling him Valt-senpai too, like what Delta did. Now she understands, why he has enormous respect for him, he's a nice guy and won't judge you, and always welcome you with a warm smile.

She quit BC Sol, but not in betrayal, she just wanted to spread more of her wings, to get stronger.

Encountering Bell, Ranzo, Basara, and Hanna is a good experience too. In the end, they form friendships she never had before.

She feels thankful to Delta for introducing her to Beyblade. She finally feels this warm feeling called happiness.

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"Who are you and what perpetrated you do to my cold-blooded cousin? She despises humanity's civilization and hangs out with those creatures called friends. Did BC Sol displace her soul? Gosh, so it's true that club was a cult." Delta said with a peppy voice to make it more sound annoying.

Ilya grunted in annoyance, she cover her face with her hands out of embarrassment, her face is red as a tomato, and Delta's smirk just makes it worse.

"I hate you!", Ilya whined in irritation.

"Welcome," Delta said before Ilya throw a pillow at great speed in his face, which make the sea green-haired boy collapse on the floor, creating a thud that echo through the room.

The table is now turned, while Ilya is snickering in revenge. That bastard has it coming nonetheless.

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Drum and Bell are hanging out with Valt-senpai when they notice two familiar people.

Delta and Ilya are seen in the cafe. Both are drinking tea with a vanilla crepe on the table.

"Ilya?"

"Delta?"

They both flinch at their seat, almost choking on the tea they're drinking, as they turn around to see unexpected people they will encounter"

"H-hey" They both shuttered in greetings.

"You guys know each other?" Bell asks and they both nod awkwardly.

"Does that mean..." Drum trailed off.

"YOU GUYS ARE DATING!?" Drum and Bell shout in synchronization which makes Valt laugh in the background because he knows the truth, of course, he's the captain of BC Sol and he once handles those two talented bladers so he is aware of it.

Delta and Ilya's eyes twitch dangerously with their face reddening in embarrassment at their idiotic friend's statement.

"No! We're cousins!!"

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HEADCANON 02: DELTA AND ILYA ARE COUSINS