So... I was feeling a bit nostalgic and decided to write another bakugan fic. Yeah yeah... I've been hearing that bakugan has been...err... let's put it this way, different, these days. I'm a bit scared to watch it now... lol
But I don't think that I'll be putting anyone like from Gundalian Invaders and Mechtanium Surge maybe I won't even have New Vestroia characters... Yeah... Sorry guys, I just don't watch the new episodes cause they make me too angry and I can't get through one. THEY JUST IGNORE RUNO AND ALICE... IT'S NOT FAIRRR! RUNO'S DAN'S FREAKING GIRLFRIEND! I know... I'm too emotional when it comes to my cartoons, sue me. Actually don't. ^.~
I'll give you the first chapter and you guys help me out here. If you really want to see a certain character that isn't the original brawling group (AKA First season main characters), please tell me their names and personality. I'm such a fail, the only other characters I pretty much know are Ace, Mira, and Baron. Gah!
I'm really sorry you guys, that I haven't been keeping up with the series. I'm way too far behind and I just don't have the time to watch each episode. If Bakugan had been a manga, things would've been easier, but it isn't. GOMEN! *bows* Please forgive my lack of Bakugan Fangirl-ness.
Disclaimer: I don't own Bakugan... that's for sure. I would have totally NOT just ignore Runo and Alice for like the past two seasons. STUPID WRITERS! PAY BETTER ATTENTION TO YOUR FANS DAMMIT!
ON WITH THE STORY!
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Profiles:
Name: Shun Kazami
Age: 16
Personality: Cold, cruel, and harsh towards people he hates. Slightly withdrawn with Dan & co. Soft, kind, and overprotective with Alice. He also doesn't like to brag about his family or show off his wealth.
Other Info: He's the only son and heir of the Kazami Industries, AKA the biggest company in Japan. Very influential and has branches in all places. He goes to Seiji Academy, that only accepts rich students or UNBELIEVABLY smart students. His girl best friend is Alice, and his guy best friend is Dan. However, he is slightly reluctant to admit the latter.
Name: Alice Gehahbich
Age: 16
Personality: Really sweet and kind to just about everyone. She never talks behind someone's back and is very accepting of just about everything. She rarely loses her temper and is very modest.
Other Info: She was taken in by the Kazamis when her parents died in a car accident. Since she didn't want to trouble the Kazami family even more, she decided to go to the free public school, instead of the really expensive academy.
Name: Dan Kuso
Age: 15
Personality: Very energetic and friendly. He likes befriending people and is slightly dense. Sometimes, he loses his temper too easily. But he's protective of his friends and family. He loves to say that Shun is his best friend.
Other Info: He is the son of Kuso Corp., AKA the second biggest company in Japan. He also goes to Seiji Academy and is not a very smart student. The only reason he hasn't been kicked out yet is because his family is a major donator. He has a secret crush on Runo and is obsessed with Bakugan.
Name: Runo Misaki
Age: 15
Personality: Rivals Dan's energy, and is easily angered. She loves to argue with Dan, and is fiercely protective when it comes to her friends and family.
Other Info: Her family is famous in the food world. They have plenty of high class restaurants, even just normal cafes. She has average intelligence, but doesn't pay attention in class. She likes Dan.
Name: Billy Gilbert
Age:15
Personality: Sporty, a bit annoying, but in a good way. He's outgoing and loves to tease Julie.
Other Info: Childhood friends with Julie, and eventually becomes her boyfriend. He loves annoying her by calling her Bakubabe, because she's just a bit obsessed with the popular card game Bakugan. Is the youngest of his family, which is made up of famous athletes.
Name: Julie Makimoto
Age: 15
Personality: Girly, talkative, and peppy. She will always listen to her friend's problems and help out anyway she can.
Other Info: Is Billy's girlfriend and childhood friend. Loves Bakugan, almost as much as Dan. She loves to shop and tends to bring Runo along just to torture her. Her mom is a very famous beautician and her dad is a well known doctor.
Name: Marucho Marukura
Age: 13
Personality: Friendly and logical. He tends to correct things if it doesn't seem right to him, much to the annoyance of some other people.
Other Info: Is insanely smart. He skipped a couple grades and got into Shun's class. He is also the heir to Marukura Machinery, which is a big car, electronic, and robotics company.
"The Kazami's have generously offered our class to stay with them for a week." Harada-sensei said once class started. Shun, who usually took a nap during classes, snapped his head up and glared at his teacher. Yeah, it wasn't the teacher's fault, but it was a good way to signal his annoyance. Dan nudged Shun and whispered.
"Hey, Shun! We're gonna finally see your house! I'm gonna try to get my hands on some baby pictures of you." The dark haired male snorted and shoved Dan back in his seat. The teacher was complementing the Kazami Family and kept glancing at Shun nervously.
He took out a dvd and placed it in the computer, so it would show on the projector. "Kazami-sama wishes me to show this video. She says she wants to give an important announcement to the class." All the girls in the class looked up the Shiori Kazami, who wouldn't? She was beautiful, smart, kind, and very good at handling business.
Julie and Runo stared at the screen intently, adoration in their eyes, while Billy looked like he could care less, and Dan had hearts in his eyes. "Shun! Your mom is so hot." Marucho was the only one who took this seriously.
Shun ignored him, and mentally groaned. Oh Kami. If this is mom's work, I'm sure to be humiliated in some way.
The dark screen flickered to life. "Is it on, Alice?" Shun's amber eyes softened at the name. Shiori Kazami was sitting there, smiling gently. Her long black hair was tucked behind her ear, and her green eyes were glittering happily.
"Hello, classmates of my darling son!" Everyone's eyes turned to Shun and the back of his neck turned red. When she started speaking again, they turned back to the screen. "If you don't know who I am, my name is Shiori Kazami. Up until now, I haven't met any of my son's friends from school. So, concerned that my son is turning into an antisocial prick, I have decided to host this field trip, just for your class."
A stunned silence followed, until Billy and Dan cracked up. "Dude! Your mom just called you an antisocial prick!" Shun snarled at them, threw a pencil at Dan's head, then an eraser at Billy's.
"Shunnypoo, I'm looking forward to seeing you and your friends!" Shun fought down the blush of embarrassment. Dan snickered and mouthed to him, 'Shunnypoo?'. Then stopped when the boy make a choking motion with his hands.
"All of you will not be lazing around our home though. We will work, and we'll work HARD." Shiori's stern attitude made a couple students gulp in fear. "None of you are to touch anything without our permission. Shun, and a few of our trusted maids and butlers, has the right to kick any of you out with a valid reason." She smiled once again. "Have a nice day." The screen turned black once more.
Everyone started talking about what they were planning to bring, as Haruda-sensei passed out some permission slips. "The rest of the hour is study hall. Do what you want."
-Fast forward to the day of the field trip-
A few large limos were there to pick up the students and a small moving truck was used for luggage. The rest of the school stared outside, full of jealousy. All the fangirls were giggling and gossiping to each other, while Shun and co. got into their own personal limo. There was only a tense silence until they got to the house.
A row of butlers and maids lined up and greeted everyone. Shiori smiled at them all. "Welcome! The rooms are divided between boys and girls. As in, girls will take the east wing, and boys the west. Everyone's luggage is being dropped off, so I'll take you for a tour."
Dan raised his hand. "Will we be able to see Shun's baby pictures?" His mother's grin turned slightly evil, and Shun's world was shattered.
"Well, of course." He glared at his mother who innocently stared back. "Now, let's go to Shun's room." The fangirls gasped and hugged each other tightly. They were finally going to see their love's bedroom. Dan looked excited to find something to hold against his best friend. Runo and Julie giggled and wondered how his room would be like. Billy was half-sleepwalking, and Marucho was taking pictures.
Shiori led them to an area in the north wing. "Unfortunately, this is as far as we can go. This is Shun's private area and he gets to choose who to show it to." Everyone assumed the dark green door was Shun's, however, there was a lavender door right next to it. Was it his bathroom? Why would he choose lavender of all colors? "The north wing consists of the main Kazami family bedrooms, along with a few extra for important guests."
Shun knew his mom probably wouldn't mind if he just went into his room. He knew the house like the back of his hand. So he just strode past the green-eyed woman and entered his room. A few fans tried to get a look inside, but he shut the door too fast. Marucho stared at the other door inquisitively.
"Kazami-sama" Shiori waved her hand.
"No no, call me by my first name. I feel old when I'm called Kazami-sama." Everyone nodded and Marucho went on with his question.
"Shiori-sama, what is that purple room next to Shun's?" The lady grinned, as if she knew a secret they didn't, which was true. She put a finger to her mouth.
"It's a secret! But I'm sure you'll find out by the end of the day." She led them to another area. "Let's go on!" This didn't help the growing curiosity within many of the students.
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Once the tour was over, it was nearly time for dinner. Shun still hadn't come out of his room, so Dan and friends ventured off somewhere. They all had unpacked everything they needed and was adventuring on their own. Runo heard the front door open, and told everyone to shush as they peeked over the corner. They spotted a red head entering the home. She turned and locked the door, looked around to see if anyone was there (that was when the crew ducked back, before peeking once again).
She wasn't insanely pretty, but her features were dirty and muddy, so they couldn't really tell. Her hair was a kind of reddish brown, and Julie had to hold herself from dragging her into a shower. Her face was marred with a few bruises and scratches and she didn't wear a uniform, so they assumed she was from the public schools. The thought that ran through their minds was following the same lines, Why is a commoner living with the Kazamis? How is she so important that she has her own key?
They quietly tread behind her, and she seemed too lost in thought to even notice their presence. The weird thing was that she kept walking towards the north wing, which was (according to Shiori-sama) only for members of the Kazami family or important guests. Surely she couldn't be related to any of the Kazamis, unless she dyed her hair.
Everyone was unnaturally quiet. Runo expected Dan would accidentally knock down some expensive artifact and get them all caught, or Julie couldn't hold on to her beautician genes and drag the poor girl off for a makeover. However, everyone stared intently as she walked nearby Shun's room. They nearly died from shock when she took out another key and unlocked the purple door, then entered.
The crew sprinted to Dan and Billy's room in the west wing. Marucho was lucky enough to not have a partner. They slammed the door and just shouted out their surprise.
"Why does she have a room next to the jerk?" That was Dan.
"HER HAIR! OHMIGOD, I COULD BARELY CONTAIN MYSELF!" Julie.
"That was not what I expected." Marucho.
"Shun has a chick? I always thought he was gay." Billy.
"Who is she?" And Runo.
One thing was for sure, Shun was not going to escape their interrogation.
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Shun, that bastard, was escaping their interrogation. At dinner, everyone expected the mysterious dark male to finally leave his room and eat. But Shiori had started dinner, he still wasn't in the dining hall.
The majority of the students, who weren't really that close to Shun, were either sucking up to Shiori or gazing at the room. It was grand and large. The marble floor was embellished with gorgeous gold designs. There were three crystal chandeliers hanging from the ceiling and the table seemed to go on forever. Even the chairs were each like mini thrones with plush cushions.
The gang was not distracted by the fancy sight, however it was much more expensive looking than their own dining halls. They were focused on the door, anticipating the moment Shun would walk in. Once the food came out though, everyone was so hungry they didn't even notice the doors slamming open, until a bunch of fangirls gasped and fainted.
Shiori looked amused at their reactions and smiled warmly at the two newcomers. "I see you've finally decided to join us Shunnykins. I didn't even notice you came home Alice."
Insert even more surprised gasps and looks. This random girl, who didn't even go to their super elite school for the rich, resided in the Kazami mansion? Shun scowled, as if he remembered a bad memory. The redhead, Alice, squeezed his hand tightly, which did not go unnoticed.
Julie had to admit, she cleaned up good. Her bruises were gone and her hair looked silky and shiny. She was wearing a green halter top, white shorts, and a yellow dress with a slit all the way to her chest, revealing her milky legs and smooth skin. She wore a pair of white buckle boots with a green bottom.
And everyone had to admit, the two of them looked amazing together. It was like looking at a model couple. Her red hair contrasted with his black. His clothes was just a casual green shirt with a small ventus sign on it, with a pair of white pants, so he matched her flawlessly.
Shun glared at all the boys who were staring at Alice, while she blushed under the scrutinizing gazes of the now conscious fangirls. He gently led her to a seat nearby his friends, pulled out a chair for her, and sat next to her. He snapped and a bunch of waiters brought over a covered platter, while he started digging in to the buttered lobster dish in front of everyone.
Even though everyone was eating, they couldn't help but glance at the platter. What was in there? Is it some kind of romantic dish that Shun had just for her? Imagine their surprise when it was uncovered.
It was just burgers and fries. Mouths dropped open, and Shiori frowned a little. "Alice, must you always do this whenever we want to treat you?" Shun nodded, obviously agreeing with his mother.
Alice flushed, and looked a little sheepish. "Gomen Shiori-kaa-chan." This day could not get worse for the fangirls, who fainted once again. "You've already done so much for me, and I feel bad whenever I receive something from you that I really don't deserve."
Shun growled lowly at her. "You do deserve it Alice. When are you going to get that through your stubborn head?" Shiori sighed, but smiled at her anyway. The hall was still silent, as everyone processed the new information that they've just learned. Until Dan shouted out,
"Hi there! I'm Dan Kuso, best Bakugan player in the world! How did you even get together with the cube over there?" Immediately, Alice and Shun both spoke up.
"We're not together." Alice paused and went on. "At least not in that way… We're best friends!" Dan sent an accusing glare at Shun, which clearly stated, OH! So you're okay with HER saying you guys are best friends?
Runo giggled. "I don't really believe what you're saying, but alright. I'm Runo Misaki! Pleased to meet you." She turned to Dan. "By the way, you aren't the best bakugan player. Remember? You keep getting your ass kicked by that player named Masquerade whenever the bakugan tournament is held." No one saw the knowing glance Alice and Shun sent each other. "Not to mention, Shun beats your ass too." Dan looked indignant and they promptly entered in an argument.
Alice looked worried, but Julie stepped in. "It's alright. They do this everyday, which gets just about everyone around them annoyed because of all the sexual tension flying around them." The two broke from their banter to glare at the silver haired girl. "I'm Julie Makimoto. I hope one day we can go shopping together!" She squealed happily.
Billy sighed and gave Alice a little tip of his hat. "I'm Billy Gilbert. Bakubabe over there is a bit obsessed with shopping."
Marucho looked at the redhead with curious eyes. "I'm Marucho Marukura. I'm a bit confused at how you and Shun are friends. You seem like opposites."
Since it seemed that those five were the only ones Shun was actually friends with, so Alice smiled at them sweetly. This caused the guys to blush, and the amber eyed male to glare at them all.
She was a bit conflicted on the inside though. Alice couldn't help but feel a bit jealous because such beautiful girls like Julie and Runo got to spend at least eight hours a day with Shun. She mentally frowned at herself. I shouldn't let my selfishness chase away Shun's friends. God knows how hard it is for him to make new ones.
She decided to answer them in order. "Hello Dan, Shun talks about you a lot." She paused, and thought it was a good idea to not let him know that they weren't exactly very good things he told her. "Runo, I love going to your family's cafes. In fact, I work in one of them, part-time. Julie, I'd be happy to go shopping with you anytime! Billy, why do you call Julie Bakubabe? Marucho," She sent a soft look at her best friend. "We are opposites. But that's how our friendship works."
With just a few sentences, the group warmed up to her instantly. Billy grinned and nudged his girlfriend. "She loves Bakugan, and it annoys her when I call her that." They all finished up their food and continued talking about various subjects.
Shiori dismissed them with a goodnight, and Alice said goodbye to her new friends. Once they were alone, Shun dragged Alice outside to the private gardens. It was her favorite place to be, because it was so soothing there.
The air would always smell sweet and so many different insects lived there. She always thought that everything had its own beauty, and she never really minded them. There was a little gazebo that was hanging out next to a tall sakura tree. She'd bring a book and spend hours there; occasionally, Shun would come along and take a nap.
When they had reached the gazebo, he pulled her into his lap and held her tight. No one could really understand their relationship. If anyone would see them now, they'd think the two were lovers. But to Alice and Shun, it was just what they were. There weren't any labels other than best friend, because it was the only way to really summarize what they were together.
They were the friend that surpassed all others. Number one, first priority. It was just… them against the world. Nothing more, nothing less.
Alice sighed and melted into his arms. She could his heart, pounding in sync with hers, while his grassy, cinnamon, scent made her felt unbelievably safe and secure. She waited for him to start because she knew he was still a bit angry from their earlier disagreement.
Flashback
Alice quietly entered the house. She waited outside the gates for a bit before heading in, for she knew that this was when the maids and butlers would change shifts and no one would be stationed for five minutes. Glad she got the right time; she looked around to check if there was anyone nearby and headed off to her room.
She had been bullied again, by her classmates at school. They called her the Kazami Family's Pet and pushed her into a muddy puddle. A few of the mean, jealous girls slapped her and pulled her hair.
It hurt so much, but she would endure it. If Shun or Shiori-kaa-chan ever found out, Alice would be immediately assigned bodyguards, and the last thing she needed was for her class to think she told on them. Luckily for her, Shun was always at school when she came home, and Shiori-kaa-chan would always be doing business in some other room.
Sure, she trained with Shun for a bit so she knew a few ways to defend herself, but it felt wrong to raise an arm to them. It went against her gentle nature and she hated to harm someone else, even though they were the ones who started it.
Alice prayed to Kami that Shun would be distracted by his friends to notice her presence. She quickly made her way to her room and unlocked the door. She was almost to her bathroom door when she heard his voice. Oh fudge.
"What the hell happened to you Alice?" He snarled and twirled her around to face him. "Answer me, dammit!" Her brown eyes wouldn't look at him in the eye.
"I fell into a puddle and hit a pole." Shun knew she was lying but decided to humor her for a bit.
"You hit a pole on both sides of your face? Was that pole in the shape of a hand?" He asked sarcastically. "Now tell me the fucking truth."
She finally brought her eyes to meet his. "Nothing bad happened. Honestly!" Alice was backed up against her wall and his hands slammed right next to her head.
"When you come home in this state, I think I have the right to believe something bad happened. If you think I'm going to let this go, you're wrong." He exhaled raggedly. His amber eyes were full of emotions. Concern, worry, and anger. It made her worry that his anger seemed directed at himself more than her.
Alice brought up a hand to gently hold his face. "Please don't be mad at yourself. You couldn't possibly have known what they did to me after school." She nearly groaned out loud. She always hated that he could always get her to tell him the things he wanted to know.
Shun's eyed narrowed and hardened. "Your classmates did this to you? For how long Alice?" She sighed and looked away guiltily.
Her response came out in a soft whisper. "Since I entered the school." Shun couldn't have felt more self-loathing than he did now.
"You stopped the private tutoring and declined going to my school in 8th grade. You decided to go to these fucking public schools last year. How did I not see anything for two years? Two fucking years, you were getting hurt and I did nothing." She slipped out under his arms and ran into the bathroom. Yes, it was cowardly of her to run away from him, but it was so hard seeing him like that.
He didn't look like he was finished talking but Alice took his hand and dragged him to the dining hall. "We're eating first."
End Flashback
"Two years, Alice? How do you think I feel that you have been getting bullied and beaten up for two years, and I didn't even have a fucking clue?" His voice was filled with such self-hatred. "How did I not see all of your injuries, for two years?" Attempting to calm him down, Alice joked halfheartedly.
"The wonders of makeup, eh?" Shun's arms tightened around her, but not uncomfortably so.
"Do not joke right now. I'm not in the best of moods." Alice nodded and let him work it out.
"I've failed as a best friend Alice. I can't even protect you from bullies. Who says I won't be able to protect you from something more life-threatening. Dammit, I fucking hate this. It makes me so mad when I think; you've been suffering all on your own for a couple of years." He laughed bitterly. "I think this is the only reason I appreciate this field trip. It let me finally find out my failure. Were you planning on going through this until graduation? Moving out of the Kazami Home, and living away from me, and I would never even know?" He paused. "That's what scares me the most you know. If this had went on for years, and I would be oblivious. You do realize I'm sure as hell not letting you go back right? And you're staying here for the rest of the trip, got it?"
Alice wanted to protest against it, but it was the only way to appease him. "Fine." He placed a kiss the top of her head. He loved her scent. It was sweet and flowery, and so Alice.
"I'm glad we have an understanding. You better not leave my sight for the entire week." Shun looked up and contemplated his thought. "You're sleeping in my bed for the entire time too. If a maid comes in and sees us, it isn't going to matter okay? I don't care if you're against it. You owe me this." She sighed and nodded reluctantly. I should've expected this would happen.
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Shun and Alice walked hand in hand, and the air between them wasn't tense. Sleeping in the same bed, was no different than sleeping in their own. After all, they were best friends and childhood friends, so it was just second nature. When they finally entered Shun's room, Alice walked into his huge closet and changed into one of his shirts.
He just stripped to his boxers and dumped his clothes in the laundry bag. He climbed into his king sized bed and lazily looked around his room. It wasn't extravagantly designed like one would expect. His walls were a dark green and he had a few posters of famous Bakugan players. To the side, he had a door leading to his balcony and in front was another door connected to Alice's room. The entrance was opposite the balcony door and his bathroom and closet were on the same wall his bed was.
His bed was large with black sheets and green pillows, and his floor was just a grey carpet. He had a white lamp on both sides on each of the wooden night stand. There was a plasma screen that can come down from the ceiling and block off the top half of the Alice's door. Hearing the door open, Shun turned his head.
When they were younger, Alice would always change into one of his shirts and sleep in the same bed as him. She'd claim his bed was comfier and that it smelled like him.
She climbed onto the bed and under the covers. They were facing each other, and Shun wondered when had she gotten so beautiful. Her face was glowing in the moonlight and her hair was spread out behind her like an angel's. She had moist, plump lips (and he almost groaned out loud when he watched her tongue lick her lips) and such soft skin. He nearly slapped himself. This is your best friend! Don't do anything to ruin her.
She always made things difficult for him though. Like today, when she wouldn't tell him anything until now. He loathed her stubborn personality, and yet, he was fond of it too. He knew that she would sneak out and go back to that school if he didn't do a thing to ensure her safety. So he made her sleep in his bed, that way, he knew when she would be missing.
Alice snuggled closer to Shun, and he sighed in contentment. This was what it should be. Alice, pure and sweet, here by his side. Nothing would harm her or taint her on his watch. He would always watch over her, protect her from stupid boys, and she would grow up happy.
However, when she grew up, she wouldn't need him anymore. Someone would replace him and they'd probably get married, have children together, and live a simple life; the only thing he could never provide for her. A strange feeling bubbled up inside of him whenever he thought of Alice with another guy. Everyday, when she would leave for school, it always made him feel worthless. When you're associated with the Kazami Family, nothing is ever simple. He hated that. He hated that this life, his life, is driving her away from his side. And when she get out of his sight, she would get hurt.
Shun glanced down at the girl in his arms. His hands clenched as he thought of the ones who'd beaten her up. This is the result when she would leave him? He never wanted that for her. No, Alice would stay by his side, whether she liked it or not. He pulled her closer.
If Alice disappeared from his life, his world would collapse. So, he would protect her, and keep her safe from anything that would destroy her.
After all, that's what a best friend does, right?
EDIT: TADA! This is officially 'edited'. I hoped those of you who noticed the extra scene at the end, enjoyed it.
Again, if you really want to see a character other than the original group, give me their name(s) and personality.
Anyone out there who's willing to give me Fabia's personality will be thanked immensely. I'm thinking of adding her, but if it's too much of a hassle, I'll just put in an OC.
BTW: On Fabia's page (Bakugan Wiki), it says that a pairing between her and Shun is popular with fans! NOO! Please tell me it's LIES!
Anyway, thanks and review!
Terms:
-sama: someone of higher class than you.
Kami: God
kaa-chan: mother
Gomen: I'm sorry.
Err.. If there's a term you don't get, please let me know and I'll help you. I just forgot the ones I used... hehehe ;)