Hi guys,
It's been a while. I'm back home just trying to enjoy the last few days of summer until school kicks in. I had started the next episode sometime ago but it is not even close to being completed. On the other hand you guys are probably wondering about the connection between my OC, Hoang Lin and Shun Kazami. Well here is one of many stories I hope will explain/connect the dots as to why that is. This fanfic happens some time after the end of Mechtanium Surge(Arc 2). The Brawlers are left in what to do next or have an idea of what they could do. In the midst of pondering on what to do a certain tunr of events leads to Shun's "first" encounter with Hoang.(I'll let you all take it as you will). So here's the first chapter. Enjoy.
hopefulmuse617
disclaimer- I do not own bakugan franchise however OC's are mine.
It had been almost a month since Dan Kuso's disappearance. Word of this had spread practically halfway around the world. Many were not surprised. Some think it was a ruse like the one Dan pulled when he disappeared from Bakugan Interspace after his lost to Anubis. Others that it was a run from the public, stress, a break from the brawling scene. But true fans believed Dan Kuso was and is a hero, and awesome brawler. The brawlers on the other hand were a different story.
"I can't believe him." Runo sulked gritting her teeth.
"Well, it is surprising but true. At least it wasn't like last time. We know why he's gone." Marucho reasoned.
"What kind of guy doesn't attend his own victory party. I mean he knew about his own party, didn't he?" Radizen said,
"(Maybe, he wanted a head start on his break?)" Roxtor mumbled.
"I'm surprised he didn't ask us to join him." Mira stated.
"I'm not." Said Shun. "He probably want some time alone."
"I'm not surprised at that." Runo retorted."You saw it all happen and didn't bother to tell us."
"Nothing I would say would change his mind Runo. That's just how Dan works."
"Nothing we can do changes what happened." Jaakor said. " Dan and Drago made this choice out of free will. With the universe at peace, we can all relax."
"Besides, I know what I'm going to do with all this peace." Said Gunz. "What about you guys?"
"It's been a while since you've played that guitar.(1) You sure about this?" Reptak asked.
"Just because I want to play some music doesn't mean I won't brawl anymore buddy." his partner replied
"I'm thinking of heading back to Vestal sometime soon." Mira answered. "I plan on helping out my brother at his lab."
"I'm thinking of heading back home to help manage my family's company." Marucho said.
"Heading back to my family's cafe. Then, getting back to college to earn my degree."(2)Runo explained
Shun was silent.
"Hey, what about you Shun?" Gunz asked
"Can't say." He shrugged "Maybe head back to my family's dojo…"
Kato entered the room with a cordless phone.
"Master Shun, there's a call for you coming from Wardington Hospital." He explained.
Shun walks over to retrieve the phone. He nods curtly to Kato and answers the call.
"Hello?"
"You're Hiashi Kazami's grandson?"(3) The voice asked.
"Yes, wait why..."
"He's currently in the emergency room. He wants to see you."
"Wait, why is he even in the emergency room?"
"He's ...dieing."
"..."
"Mr. Kazami…"
"I'll be there as soon as I can."
"Right."
Shun hanged up.
'Shun what's going on?" Runo asked.
"My grandfather is in the hospital. I have to go." He answered quickly
"Kato, take Shun to my house in Wardington using the aircraft, and then the limo to the hospital. I'll let my father know what's going on." Marucho ordered.
"Right away Master Marucho." Kato replied bowing.
"You should go Shun." The young heir insisted.
"Alright. Thank you Marucho."
Shun and Kato rushed out of the room.
"Be careful." Mira called.
"Fly safe." Runo warned.
"Best of luck man." Gunz commented quietly.
It was silent as the others watched the ninja dash out of the room.
After the flight, Shun was kindly greeted and received by Marucho's parents. He then followed Kato to the limo and went in the passenger seat. The drive went on smoothly and quickly. Kato stopped the limo in front of the entrance giving Shun a chance to get out and into the building.
"I'll be in the garage if you need me."
"Thanks Kato."
Shun began to stride toward the entrance, when a figure surged toward the entrance without any regard to the surrounding. Despite the blur, Shun was able to identify the individual as a young person with shoulder length black hair about ten years old, wearing a dark gray hoodie, light blue shirt, khaki pants, blue flats and white socks. The individual was holding a box of some sort in his/her arms against his/her chest. Shun had yet to identify the figure's gender.
The individual rushed in avoiding whatever obstacles were there, without causing much physical interference.
Shun paid no mind as headed to the front desk. He asked the head in which room his grandfather was in. She answered politely and told him the room number and which elevator and stairs to take. Shun thanked her and headed off. Once he was there, the nurse directed him to the room, outside. Leaning against the door frame peeking out of the window was a middle aged woman with chocolate brown eyes. She was wearing a onesie-work uniform with loafers and a wrap around her head. Despite a healthy glow the uniform looked slightly over-sized for her frame.
"Took you long enough. But looks like you're in just in time." She retorted.
"Who are you?" Shun asked
"Really three years and you don't remember? Well to be fair I've heard you and your friends have been...busy."
"I'd like to go in."
"Can't."
"Why not? He…"
"You can't yet. Someone else is in there."
"Who?" "Who else would be in there? Not anyone I know.
"His student."
"Student?" Grandfather did mention he had a student, but…
He peeked through the door and saw his grandfather lying down on the bed, in a hospital gown, arms out to the sides, the right with an ID band. He was hooked up to a machine that kept track of his heartbeat, etc with suction cups. A pipe deliverer fluids from a drip bag. But what really got his attention was his student, whom he recognized from earlier. The student was a young girl, her eyes were revealed to be red-violet. They looked like they were talking. She had her right hand and on his right hand as they were talking. There was no indicator it was happy, but it seemed like they were both really into it.
"Shun, do you know who that girl is?" Jaakor asked while on his shoulder in open ball form.
"No. I don't." The ninja answered
"Her name's Hoang, she's the granddaughter of an old friend of your old man. Your grandfather took her in after he died and taught her some ninja stuff." The lady explained.
"Yeah." He has some explaining to do.
Hoang exited the room. She gave a subtle bow to Shun and walked to the woman.
Shun entered the room.
"Took you long enough." Grandpa Kazami stated
"It's good to see you too." Shun said.
"Your hair's too long."
Shun took a seat next to the bed.
"Well, while you were busy 'saving the universe' I had been busy.." He complained.
"You didn't bother to tell me your 'student' was a girl." Shun stated.
"Would it matter?"
"No, but-"
"You still training?"
"Yes, but…"
"I did what I did for both your sakes. She needed help and you had a higher calling. I know I wasn't the best grandfather, but I did what I did and have my regrets."
Grandpa Kazami began to cough.
"Grandpa take it easy."
"I'm fine Shun. It's almost time anyways."
"What are you-"
"You see that box?"
"Yes."
"Open it."
Shun picked it up and opened it. Inside were a couple of standard ninja weapons, couple of journals, a set of keys and a few documents.
"Grandpa, what is…"
"The estate is yours Shun." He said but his voice sounded weaker.
"But….".
"It's your choice as to what to do."
"And the girl?"
"Keep an eye on her. Do not leave her alone…(coughs) she needs help(coughs) she reminded me much of(coughs more violently)...much of you.
"Grandpa!"
The old man was coughing and gasping as his condition worsened. His vital signs began to fluctuate. There was a series of long beeps coming from the machines.
It was series of rushes. A medical crew rushed in to treat the aging Kazami with more equipment. Shun was rushed out of the room by one of the nurses and told to wait outside. He had no choice but to witness his living relatives last moments. During the midst of the chaos Hoang was hugging the middle-aged woman like a baby sloth to a mother and Jaakor watched both his partner and the young girl bear witness to it all.
So what do you think? I had imagined various scenes relating to this but I have yet to put it in typing. You all saw those bold numbers. A suggestion I am taking from another fanfic writer in explaining any points of confusion or context for any new readers/fans. So here's what's what
(1)If you seen Evil Arrival (season 4 episode 27) Dan introduces the main brawlers during the tournament in a voice over format. When he begins to introduce Gunz he is seen posing on a guitar case combing his hair with screaming girls in the background. So I thought maybe Gunz had some sort of musical interest before bakugan came and still had it even until present time during the anime.
(2)Mira mentions when she asks Kato to get Runo in Enemy Allies (season 4 episode 32) that "she knows Vestal Technology really well" so I assumed while she was not seen in action she was at some institute/college/university studying in this field. Also her outfit looked a little preppy/professional so it was likely she was at some school(private perhaps) by the time Kato picks her up.
(3)Shun's grandfather's name was never mentioned in anime or wiki so I decided to give him one. I do not know what the kanji of his name means/translates but my reasoning involves watching Naruto, another Shonen anime. Hiashi Hyuga is the father of Hinata Hyuga who is later Naruto's wife in the series. In the backstories/flashbacks involving Neji and Hinata explaining their initial state Hiashi at first appears to be a stern man caring more for the family legacy as opposed to his family members as a person/human(not even his own elder daughter). But as more is revealed he appears to have a heart. Remorseful of his twin brother's sacrifice as shown when he reveals the truth to Neji(his twin brother's son). And even begins training both Neji and Hinata acting more like a father. I thought of giving the grandfather this name as a parallel, since he 'forces' Shun to train to be the next ninja in his legacy but later see he and Shun have a more familial relationship. Evidenced in Trust Me(season 1 episode 25) and slightly in The Brawler's Last Stand (season 1 episode 28) and Masquerade Unmasked(season 1 episode 39)
I hope to air the next chapter sometime after Neo Legacy's next, but nevertheless, follow, favorite, PM and/or Review as you will.
thank you,
hopefulmuse617