Author's Note: This is my first Bakugan fic so go easy on me. The story is Alice-centric but there'll be a lot going on. The story takes place right after Marucho gets Elfin as his new Bakugan partner. (Although Preyas is still the best LOL) Enjoy!
The plot will be a little different from the one of the series, but it'll follow the same idea.
Disclaimer: I do not own Bakugan.
Alice had just recently heard that Dan, Marucho, and Shun went to New Vestroia on another adventure. At least, that's what she, Runo and Julie thought; the three just seemed to disappear. She had really wanted to go with them but she knew that Dan and the others could handle it; after all, they did save Earth and Vestroia before. It's just that, she really wanted to go see Hydranoid.
The Darkus brawler hadn't seen her Guardian Bakugan in very long time which was why she wanted to go to New Vestroia too. Right now, she was living with her grandfather, Michael Gehabich, formerly known as Hal-G. Alice was stuck doing most of the housework, which didn't bother her much; her grandfather was mostly in his lab doing his experiments.
"I wish I could see them again. Especially Hydranoid…" She thought to herself.
Sure she didn't spend much time with the Darkus Bakugan but after the brawls they've been through when Naga was trying to control everything, she had grown close to him, maybe even before that when she was acting as Masquerade. But she knew that was a past that she didn't really want to get into again.
As Alice was making dinner, her grandfather came in. He looked very eager to tell her something. Must have had another breakthrough was what she thought.
"Alice! I did it! A portal to New Vestroia!" He yelled.
Alice's eyes widened, if that was true, then she could see her friends again. The girl dropped what she was doing then followed her grandfather into his lab. There, she saw the portal; beside it were a computer monitor and a control panel. Alice approached the portal, it wasn't turned on yet though. She turned to look at her grandfather who was pressing some keys on the control panel. After a few moments, a blue circle appeared in the arch of the portal.
"Is it okay to go in?" Alice asked.
Dr. Michael kept his eyes on the monitor. "I believe so. I know it'll send you to New Vestroia but I'm not sure exactly where in New Vestroia."
"That's all right. I should go tell Runo and the others! We could all go together!"
Alice was already at the door when her grandfather called her. By the look on his face, it wasn't good news.
"What is it, grandfather?" Alice asked as she approached the computer monitor.
"Well, you see, it took a lot of power to open this portal, I'm afraid that only one person can go to New Vestroia until I can get a better power source."
Alice stood still. She wanted to meet up with Dan and the others but she didn't want to leave Runo and Julie behind. And like her grandfather said, the portal would take her to a random location in New Vestroia which means she'll have to fend for herself for awhile as she looks for her friends.
"What now?" she thought.
Grandfather Michael placed a hand on her shoulder. "It's all right, Alice. Take your time. You can give me your decision tomorrow. I know it's a tough choice so think about it first."
Alice looked at her grandfather then smiled and nodded her head. "Thank you, grandfather." she said.
Dr. Michael placed his hand back at his side then went back to look at the monitor. "Now, don't you have dinner to make?"
Alice chuckled. "Oh yeah! I'll get started right away." The Darkus brawler then left the lab to get started on dinner.
Once they were done eating, Alice cleared the table then washed the dishes while Dr. Michael went back to his lab. Alice didn't mind though, she knew how hardworking her grandfather was. Once Alice was done with everything in the kitchen, she took a quick shower then got ready for bed. It was getting late and there was nothing else to do anyway.
As she lay down on her bed, she still thought about what she should do about the portal to New Vestroia. An adventure sounds very pleasing to her, not to mention that she could see Hydranoid again. But on the other hand, she didn't want to leave her friends alone and she was still scared to fend for herself in a strange land.
The Darkus brawler sighed. "This is too hard. Maybe a good night's sleep will help. Yeah, it could help clear my head." with that, Alice closed her eyes and soon drifted to sleep.
A grassy field.
That's what she saw; it was the same one where Masquerade had first given her Hydranoid. Only this time, Masquerade was nowhere to be found. She looked around for anything while keeping her hair neat since the winds were very strong.
"Alice." a voice called out.
"Alice." said a second voice.
"Alice." said a third voice.
All three voices were very familiar to Alice. She smiled because she knew exactly who owns ALL of those voices.
"Hydranoid?" she called out.
Soon enough, Hydranoid appeared right in front of her, floating in mid-air. Alice didn't hesitate to cup him in her hands.
"I miss you so much, Hydranoid!" she was on the verge of tears.
"I miss you too, Alice. I want to see you again."
"Same here, but… I don't know if I can go to New Vestroia alone." the Darkus brawler frowned.
"I know you can do it. You took on Naga and his bakugan, didn't you? Then you can travel to New Vestroia."
"I don't know, Hydranoid. I don't think I could handle another brawl."
"Alice, you can do this! You are a Bakugan Brawler, aren't you?"
Hydranoid was right. A brawler is supposed to be brave. She was supposed to look out for all Bakugan. Her decision was clear.
Alice, no longer frowning, looked at Hydranoid then nodded her head. "You're right, Hydranoid. I am a Bakugan Brawler. I can handle going to New Vestroia myself."
"That's it, Alice! I trust you. You're my partner."
Alice woke up.
She looked at the clock and it was 8 in the morning. She put on her yellow dress with a violet jacket over it then, as soon as she finished eating her breakfast, she headed to her grandfather's lab with renewed confidence.
Dr. Michael turned around to see his granddaughter approaching the portal. Alice glanced at the temporarily de-activated portal, and then turned to look at her grandfather.
"I have my decision. I'm going to New Vestroia myself." she confidently said.
Dr. Michael smiled at his granddaughter, he hasn't seen her so self-assured before. He nodded his head at her then typed something on the keyboard which activated the portal. Alice stared at it once more; and this time, she wasn't scared of going alone. And she was going to New Vestoia as herself, not as Masquerade.
Before she stepped in, she looked at her grandfather one more time. "Tell Runo and the others that I'm sorry."
"I will. Be careful, Alice."
"Don't worry. I'm a Bakugan Brawler after all." And with that, she stepped into the portal.
Author's Note: Yeah, Hydranoid's my favorite Bakugan. Don't worry, there's more to come. Until the next chap!
