Me: Okay, this is my first story in months, (My Awestruck Roxy profile got blocked). So the usual 'I do not own Bakugan but wish I did, and then I could rearrange the series and get Runo and Alice BACK!

Disclaimer: I don't own Bakugan or the characters.

Chapter 1

Drago's POV

I opened my eyes to hear the birds chirping. Ah, yes. The birds of the human world. The birds and the warm sunshine slowly creeping out which warmed my scales. Then I remembered. We were at Marucho's house. We were relaxing and training for the next attack from the Vexos. They wouldn't give up when they should. I turned slightly to see Dan snoring next to me in the bed next to the window. A low snoring sound reached my ears and saw Dan asleep, with a gentle smile and his face. How strange. It must be human thing to smile when sleeping or maybe he must just be having pleasant dream. He rolled over and twisted himself in the sheets of the bed. I gave a low laugh and look over him fondly.

Good old Daniel. No one can replace him. As a friend or partner or a brother. A brother who isn't like me in any way but still fills in a deep spot in me.

Dan rummaged and rumbled in the blanket. He sat up with his chocolate brown hair all messy and ridiculous. I gave a hearty laugh at the spectacle before me and Dan, now wide awake looked at me and gave a sporty grin.

'Good Morning, Daniel'

'Morning, Drago'

'You're up early aren't you?' asked Dan, rubbing his eyes and yawning.

'I was only up for a few minutes' I replied

'Oh, okay. Well its Tuesday and its 'PANCAKE DAY!' and at this outburst he rushed to the shower almost falling down at every step.

Dan POV

I heard Drago laugh as I slipped away to the shower. I had to go at that moment because... oh, man it's happening. The connection of the companion Quatertet.

I can't tell him. I can't tell Drago. Shun's right. I can't trust him. Then again, he's my buddy. My partner, we don't keep stuff away from each other.

I heard someone enter the room. I opened the door slightly to see who it was, at the same time I turned on the shower tap. It was Kato, Marucho's personal manservant.

'Good Morning, Master Drago, I would formally inform you that breakfast for you and the young master Dan to attend' said Kato.

'Dan and I will be right there,' said Drago swiftly, as he looked at the shower door, expecting me to come out at that moment.

'Very well' said Kato, closing the door as he left.

Runo POV

Where is he? He's late again. I thought as me and Julie were walking down the hallway. He's always late for breakfast. And when he does show up, he always looks as if he has something on his mind. What could it be? He saved Drago and New Vestroia single-handily... with a little help from the resistance. What more could he have on his mind? Boys...

'Hey, Runo?' asked Julie.

'Yeah?'

'Do you notice that Dan look weird, you know like he's hiding something?'

Huh, weird. I was thinking the same thing.

'Yeah, I guess, maybe...'

'Did he tell you something?'

'huh?'

'You know, like a boyfriendly compliment or sommeeeeethhinng?'

'WHAT? NO WAY!' I felt a warm coat of blush on my face forming.

'Why do you act like it's weird? He's your boyfriend, right?' asked Julie, pulling an innocent face.

Well, he doesn't act like one or anything, it's just... she's right. I'M HIS GIRLFRIEND... Yeah your right, Julie! I'm going to ask him what the matter is and won't leave him without KNOWING!

'YOU GO, GIRL' screamed Julie, throwing her arms around me and giggling with delight.

We reached the dining hall, where everyone was waiting for us.

'MASTER RUNO, MASTER JULIE, YOU CAME!' yelled Baron as he has seen for years.

'Great, so we can start,' grumbled Ace, staring at the already spread food on the table in front of him.

'Not, yet Master Dan and Drago should show up,' pointed out Baron getting everyone groaning again.

He's not here again. That's it. I'm so gonna ask him what's the problem.

Suddenly, Dan threw open the doors and said, ''Sorry, I'm late again, you guys, so let's begin.''

His brunette hair was hair gelled and not combed just the way I like it. His red brawler uniform along with black combat boots and blue goggles leafed through his hair. His dangerous
looking brown-red eyes twitched excitedly as he greeted everyone and waved to me and Shun on the left side of the table.

He is so hot. And annoying. And adorable. And so not romantic.

Dan took a seat right opposite to me and shot me a cute smile. I smiled back and he looked down at his full plate and started to gobble down his food. He signalled to Shun and Shun's eyes widened and when he saw me looking, he went on eating.

That's it. I'm going to ask him what in the world is the matter...

-To be continued...