Author Note: I have always written stories over the last eight years, but this is my first published story. All reviews are welcomed and greatly appreciated.

Disclaimer: I do not own Bakugan Battle Brawlers.

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Chapter 1: End Of The Line

'Two years... That's how long it has been.' The young man with raven black hair that was pulled back into a braid thought depressingly. His hazel brown eyes took his surroundings in as he sat on top of the Marakura's roof. He was dressed in green and black clothes with a black jacket on top. If one didn't know what to look for, they would have missed him sitting there in the dark.

Just below the man on the roof, another young man walked out the front door. He was wearing black cargo pants, black tank top and a bright red jacket. His hair was brown that fell slightly in his eyes, which were also brown. He also wore goggles on top of his head, which was practically his trademark. When he was ten feet from the entrance, he turned around and looked up to the roof.

He cupped his hands around his mouth and yelled, "Hey, Shun? How long are you going to be up there? Not all night I hope."

The black haired man, named Shun Kazami, looked at his best friend, Dan Kuzo. He sighed again and yelled back, "Not long. I'll be down in a minute."

"Ok, see you inside, then." Dan walked back into the mansion, talking to himself about finding food.

Shun sighed once more, then looked at the full moon. 'Maybe I should just turn myself in. That would be better in the end." He shook himself out of his thoughts and got up. He then jumped up and did a flip with a 180-degree horizontal spin and landed on his feet in front of the house. 'At least my ninja skills haven't suffered.' He thought with a smirk. His grandfather had pushed him until he was almost as good as a ninja warrior as the old man himself, even though Shun had never wanted to do that in the first place.

Shun made his way into the house and to the living area that the rest of his friends were.

Shun smiled when he saw Dan get in trouble with his girlfriend named Runo. She was a blunette with grey eyes and a hot temper that could match Dan's impulsiveness. She was also a huge tomboy even though she sometimes dressed girly.

Shun then saw his other friends try to help Dan, but were unsuccessful. Marucho was the brains out of all of them. The short blonde was a good strategist as well as a talent with computers. Beside him was a silvered haired girl who was always bubbly no matter what the circumstances were and loved to go shopping. The last of the group was an orange haired girl with blue eyes. She was Russian and the sweetest out of all of them. She cared about everyone and always wanted to help. Shun also had a crush on her but he would never admit it.

"Oh, hey, Shun, won't you join us?" Alice, the Russian, indicated an empty seat next to her. Shun smiled and nodded. He sat down and watched the drama between Dan and Runo unfold. He had no idea how those two could stand to be dating when they fought all the time. He shrugged though when he realized that love could make people do the oddest things.

For several hours the friends talked and spent time together. Suddenly, Shun's cell phone vibrated in his pocket. He pulled it out and excused himself as he answered it.

"Hello?" He didn't recognize the number, so he tried to sound neutral as much as possible.

"Shun? Oh, thank the stars, where are you?" Shun raised an eyebrow not knowing who it was, but they apparently knew him.

"Who is this?" He demanded.

"It's me, Miguel." Realization hit Shun.

"How did you get my number?" He asked.

"Never mind that, just listen." Shun suddenly got a bad feeling in the pit of his stomach.

"Listen, the boss was arrested two years ago and I just heard that we are wanted criminals."

Shun sighed, he needed to stop doing that. "Tell me something I don't know." His patience was starting to run out.

"Ok….Ummm." Miguel paused a moment, then continued. "Some one saw you or something, but I caught wind that the fuzz was coming to get you soon. I also heard that they know where you are. You have got to get out. Now!"

Shun stood there, feeling like he was in a dream. He now had a major choice to make and he probably only had a very small amount of time to decide. He thought carefully, he could tell his friends that he had to disappear for a while or stay and wait for the police to show up to take him away. After a minute, he had already made up his mind. "Thanks, Miguel, but I'm not going anywhere."

"What?! You'll be arrested."

"Yeah, but I'm done running. It's time to end this once and for all." Shun said with confidence.

There was silence. " You know what will happen, right?"

"Yes, I'm fully aware, but I can't live like this anymore. I'll take what I deserve."

Another long silence followed. "Ok, Shun, I wish the best of luck to ya. I hope you come out of it alive."

"Thanks, Miguel, I wish you the best of luck as well. Thanks for the heads up."

"Thank you. Take care, Shun." With that, the familiar click was heard, signaling the end of the conversation.

Shun put his cell back in his pocket, turned around…and jumped back with surprise.

Standing right in front of him was Alice. Shun could see her eyes held tears that were threatening to fall.

"Alice…I – I can explain." Alice shook her head. "I heard you, Shun. I'm sad that you will be gone, but I'm also very happy that you are doing the right thing."

Tears suddenly fell from her eyes, not able to hold them back anymore. Shun was relieved that he wouldn't have to explain why he was going to jail. He had already explained to his friends what he did in the past. None of them had turned him in two years ago and he was very thankful for the friends that he has.

Shun walked to Alice and pulled her into a hug. Alice began to sob into his chest, but he didn't care. He was going to miss his friends, but knew he would see them again one day. However, that still didn't make things any easier.

"Hey, what's with all the commotion?" Dan looked between Shun and Alice, confusion written all over his face. He had heard Alice sobbing and wanted to know what was going on.

"I'll explain in a minute, I…I need to talk with everyone anyways." Dan's confusion grew even more but he nodded and went back to the others.

Alice looked at Shun, "Are you sure you want to do this?" Shun nodded without hesitation. "Yes, Alice, I'm tired of constantly hiding and looking over my shoulder every time I hear a police siren. I also want to be able to go do things with all of you and not miss out because of the possibility of me being caught." Alice nodded and smiled. "Ok, then I support your decision."

"Thank you." Shun said quietly. Alice suddenly gave him a quick kiss on his cheek. Then she grabbed his hand and pulled him towards the living room where the others were.

When they entered the room, everyone stopped talking and looked at Shun, waiting to hear what he had to say. Alice sat down next to Julie and looked at her hands, waiting for the other's reactions.

Shun took a deep breath, gathered his thoughts then looked everyone in the eye.

"I just got a call from an old contact. He told me that someone had seen me and a warrant has been posted for my arrest." Here he paused waiting to see what his friends would say.

Everyone looked at each other, but Marucho was the first to speak. "So, I guess that means you are going to disappear for a while."

Shun had anticipated that answer and shook his head. "No, not this time." Everyone looked at him surprised. "It's time I laid this to rest; way past actually. I'm turning myself in."

All eyes were wide with shock, except Alice. Dan shook himself out of his shock and said, "Ok, buddy, we're right behind you then."

Marucho smiled "Yeah, and when you get back we will be waiting for you."

Shun blinked in surprise this time once he heard that statement. "Really?" Marucho nodded. "You're not just our friend, but you are family and that means with whatever you decide we will support you. And, of course, wait for you when you are able to come back."

Shun quickly blinked to hold back his tears, but he failed and two tears rolled down his cheeks. "Thank you, all of you." He couldn't believe it. 'I really don't deserve them, but I am forever grateful.'

"Group hug!" Julie suddenly yelled and everyone jumped up and hugged as tight as they could.