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No one's P.O.V.

Valt Aoi and his friends had just come to the snake pit in the hopes for finding their friend, Shu Kurenai there.

According to Wakiya, there was a high chance that Shu would be there. So, here they were pushing through the forests of Mexico, just to find him.

Now, they were standing in front of the temple, wondering how to get in.

"So, where do you think is the entrance of this thing?" Honcho inquired, eyeing around.

"Maybe from the top?" Cuza suggested.

"That can't be. Maybe somewhere from the sides or from behind?" Daigo said trying to be reasonable and logical.

Meanwhile: Inside the Snake Pit:
(No one's P.O.V.)

Ashtem a.k.a. Theodore Glass or the owner of both the Raging Bulls in New York and the Snake Pit in Mexico was sitting in his chair right now, with all his top bladers standing behind him.

He was watching the footage of their guests outside with a rather amused face.

Behind him could be seen, Gold Eye, Silver Eye, Green Eye, Blue Eye, Black Eye, Red Eye and the only female (e/c) eye.

(A.N.- Sometimes I wonder just how does the Snake Pit never runs out of colours to name their bladers...🧐)

"Red Eye." Ashtem called as the blader stepped forward.

"I want you to take care of those unwanted guests outside." Ashtem demanded.

Red Eye seemed distinctly uneasy after hearing the orders and (e/c) eye was quick to take notice of this.

"Permission to speak." She said. Oh, forgot to mention that she's the most disciplined blader in there.

"Yes. What is it (e/c) eye?"

"I wish to go and face the unknown group of people out there."

"And why is that?"

"Because I have made some new bey moves and I really want to test them out on those weaklings outside." She responded.

"Is that so? Very well then. Instead of Red Eye, you'll be going out to challenge those people. If they lose and persist to have one more battle with you, then they'll have to battle the shadow bladers to get to you."

Ashtem declared as all of them nodded in response.

Red Eye mentally thanked (e/c) eye for doing him this favour.

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Author's P.O.V.

While (e/c) eye is battling with Valt and his friends, let's have a quick introduction to the plot, shall we?

Ever since Red Eye or should I say Shu Kurenai joined the Snake Pit, he had an encounter with a girl who had (h/c) hair. She wore a matching outfit and mask that matched her eye colour.

What got Shu even more amused about her was the fact that she was the only female blader there.

When he asked for an introduction about her, he came to know that she spent her whole life in this team and used to train tirelessly whether it was day or night.

This made her the strongest blader of Snake Pit and Shu wished for her to be his first opponent after he gets stronger.
But (e/c) eye had a completely different opinion for him.

She thought of him as a stupid person who foolishly left his such a good life behind just for the sake of becoming stronger and beat his rival.

She saw how sad and desperate he grew each day for becoming stronger. Though she was a cold blader, she decided to help him as she was not ready to accept a team member with depression.

Oh, would you look at the time? (e/c) eye must've already sent Valt and his friends in the oblivion and must be headed to Shu's or Red Eye's room right now.

Let's quickly go back to the story!
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No one's P.O.V.

"Well done, (e/c) eye. I love those bey moves that you used out there. But there's still a chance of improvement in them. And I'd like for you to look at the improvements and then participate in the tournaments and win them with those moves."

Ashtem greeted as he watched the masked (h/c) haired girl come back in the Pit. All she did was a small nod as a response and then walked off, leaving Ashtem confused.

She walked all the way to Red Eye's room and entered without even having to knock.
And much to the surprise, Red Eye didn't seem to mind her entrance in his room without permission.

She flopped down on his bed and watched him wipe his bey, Legend Spryzen.

"Thank you."

"Hmm?"

She tilted her head confusingly as Red Eye sighed before elaborating on the topic.

"Thank you for going outside and taking care of the people who once used to be my friends in the past."

The girl stood up and walked closer to him as she answered,

"Well. I did that because you certainly can't battle them in the desperate state you are right now."

The male masked blader turned to look at her with a sharp glare.

"And how exactly can you say that huh? What the hell should I be desperate for?"

"For that stupid urge of yours to become stronger." She replied simply.

"I'm not desperate. I'm just...*sigh*...I need to become stronger as soon as possible in order to defeat Lui."

"And you think joining a mysterious organization in the middle of a forest filled with dangers will help you do that?"

"Huh? What do you mean?" He asked.

"Go home, Shu."

Red Eye winced as if he got physically hurt by that name as he sat down on his bed and looked at the floor.

"Shu Kurenai is dead."

At this the girl just sighed.

"He'll be dead if you make him to be. Y'know what? Staying here isn't getting you to become stronger at all. It's driving you into depression and desperation."

"But-" She cut him off by saying,

"You're much more stronger when you're with your friends Shu. Go back home."

"And what about you in here (e/c) eye?"

"What do you mean what about me huh? This is the home for me but not for you."

"How are you calling this hell a home?" He asked as he removed his mask, revealing a beautiful pair of crimson eyes.

"I grew up here. This place is all I've ever known. I was always told that training tirelessly is what I'm made for."

(e/c) eye answered simply yet earnestly.

"But in your case..." She began as she raised her index finger in the air and continued,
"...you are the strongest when you're with your friends."

Red Eye's face displayed a mixed expression of shock and sadness.

"You made a mistake of coming here and then leaving your loyal friends like that. They were all worried sick for you. And if you ask me, Valt is your best friend isn't he? He was the one who came here determined to find you and take you back."

"Just how are you always so right about things?"

"Maybe because what I say comes more from my brain and observations rather than feelings and heart."

"This makes you cold to others."

"I know but I don't care."

Red Eye got up, went to her and took her mask off without her permission.

"Hey!" She growled and tried to get her mask back but Red Eye didn't let her.

He was actually pretty surprised to see how beautiful her (e/c) eyes were. But it wasn't even his fault for staring at her like that, he saw her without mask for the first time.

The girl seemed to take notice of this as she stopped her attempts for taking her mask back.

"Why the hell are you staring at me like that?"

Red Eye snapped out of his staring trance and defended himself,

"I'm not staring at you or anything."

"Don't lie. It was pretty obvious you were looking at my eyes, Shu."

"Can you just stop saying that name?" He hissed in annoyance.

"Why? It's your real name given to you by your parents. It's who you are. Red Eye is just some fake person who can never replace the identity of Shu Kurenai."

She stated as the male just looked down before looking back up and asking,

"If Shu Kurenai is my real identity then what's yours?"

"What's the point of telling you?"

"I'm just curious to know your real name."

(e/c) eye sighed before she replied,

"It's (Y/N) (L/N)."

"That's a pretty name."

"Thanks, I guess?"

"I want you to come with me to Japan."

(Y/N) looked at Shu with a look of disbelief.

"Are you kidding me? I can't just leave like that!"

"Why not? If I can then so can you."

She looked down as she answered,

"You don't understand. You and everyone else here has a choice, you can quit anytime you want to and go back to your families and friends..."

Shu patiently waited for her to continue,

"...I don't have a choice like that because I have no home other than here to go to."

"You can stay with me in my apartment."

"Y'know, we've been spending the last two hours just to try and get you out of here so you can be happy again instead of the depressed state you're in right now?''

"That's the reason why I'm asking you to come with me."

"And what's that supposed to mean?"

Shu came closer to her and said softly,

"I don't know about counsellors or therapists much but I do know that having a friend like you always by my side will help me to get better and stronger."

"So, you're saying that when I'm around you, you feel like you're home and feel happy?"

The girl asked raising an eyebrow as she earned a nod from the albino. She sighed,

"If that's what it's like then I'll come with you..."

Shu smiled as he pulled her in a hug, taking her by surprise as this was the first time she got a hug. Awkwardly, she tried to hold on to him too.

"...but..."

She said as Shu listened carefully.

"...you have to promise me that you'll never push me away and always let me help you out in whatever situation you get stuck in. Understand?"

Shu nodded.

"Understood. I'll never push you away. And (Y/N)..."

Shu pulled away as they both made eye contact.

"Thank you for all you've done for me. Especially for being with me in this tough time."

"You're welcome, Shu. And thanks for letting me help you."

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BONUS:
4 years later: (i.e. in Sparking/Surge)
At the Raging Bulls, Shu's home:
No one's P.O.V.

Shu was now the Crimson Flame and (Y/N) was (choose whatever name you want to be known as). They both were now world famous blading legends.

Sitting in the living room and cuddled up against each other, the happy couple talked about their lives.

"Thanks (Y/N). Without you, I don't know where I would've been today."

Shu smiled as he kissed her head. She giggled,

"Thanks to you too, Shu. For giving me a family, a great friend circle and a home."
Shu smirked as an idea popped up in his mind as he looked at (Y/N) making her confused.

"What's with the look?" She asked.

"I just thought of extending our family by making our lovely children~"

The girl's face reddened realising what he meant.

"Shut up! We're not married yet!" She said completely flustered as the albino laughed.

"Then let's get engaged this month and married in the next."

"Wha-" The girl was dumbfounded.

Let's just say, Shu really is a unique piece. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
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And done! I'm sorry if you didn't like it or if this one shot was cringe. I'm also sorry for my terrible grammar. 😞
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