Okay as I said before, this story is strictly a sequel to FORBIDDEN DESIRE. If you haven't read that one then please go to the link below and read.

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For those of you who have already read it then please enjoy.

Finally, together at last

crystal-mist

Chapter 1

New world

Two years have passed since Naga was defeated and since all the Bakugan have returned to New Vestroia.

Two long years. At present Shun was on the school rooftop looking at the bright blue sky.

He was bored. Although bored wouldn't be the exact word to describe what he was feeling, He didn't know why but he felt that something was missing in his life. He couldn't exactly put his finger on it. He didn't know what but his life seemed utterly incomplete, like he was supposed to remember something very important before it was too late.

This wasn't the first time he felt this way. In fact he had always felt this way; since he was a little child he missed something deeply in his heart. Something or someone. He told this to Skyress and she had no idea what Shun meant. And now that Skyress was no longer near him, his mind would wander to that strange empty feeling more often.

He became even colder than he used to be. He made up for this emptiness by shutting everyone out. He was insensitive at times. He didn't know why he reacted in this particular way.

Just then he heard the door open. He shot a cold glare in the direction of the door. His eyes met with the half-scared half-apologetic eyes of Alice. His face immediately softened a little.

"Sorry, I did not mean to intrude… I was only wondering where you were." She said in a remorseful tone.

"It's okay…" his voice was still emotionless but it wasn't cold. He didn't know why only Alice had this effect on him. "

"Won't you join us for lunch Shun?" she asked, breaking eye contact.

"Nah, I think I'll pass."

"Why is that?" she questioned but he did not answer. "Is it just me or have you become more of a loner after Skyress left?"

He looked directly at her at that question. "It is none of your business." He muttered.

"I am sorry…"

Her eyes shone signs of guilt… Shun noticed this and sighed heavily.

"Fine… I'll come. Lead the way Alice." She blushed slightly as she heard her voice uttered by his deep voice.

The both of them left the rooftop to where the others were.

"Oh hey…Here guys." Yelled Dan waving like a mad-man.

Alice smiled at Shun as they made their way to the rest of the brawlers.

"And well she was like –How could you do that- And I was like –Hey who do you think you are-" Julie was talking on and on. No one appeared to be listening.

Alice looked at her lunch-box.

As she eyed her lunch box her mind wandered.

She felt that empty feeling again… The strange sensation like she should remember something very important. At times she would feel very isolated and deserted for apparently no reason.

She, unlike Shun made it up by always concealing her sorrow in a smile and always being cheerful.

She supported others and was a great friend.

This was one such day.

She was surrounded by lots of people yet she felt like she was the only one on the whole planet.

"Alice, you okay?" came Runo's voice. Alice suddenly jolted out of her day-dream like state."You were really spaced out there." explained Runo, her voice extremely concerned.

"I am alright…Really." Alice replied uneasily.

Her eyes then met Shun's topaz ones which were gazing at her intently. She felt a faint blush cross her face.

Shun soon turned away, feeling his heart beating faster and his face getting warmer.

What is wrong with me? Why can't I sort anything out? Everything is just so strange…All these strange emotions. What can I have forgotten anyway…Why do I feel this way? He thought. He felt that his heart was becoming extremely unstable with each passing day. But he couldn't deny the fact that being around Alice somehow eased the emptiness inside him.

Alice realized at that particular moment that Julie was always right. She had been housing a crush on Shun without even realizing it. What else would explain why she sometimes felt complete around him? What else would explain why SHE was the one who always went looking for Shun whenever he was missing? What else would explain why her heart always leapt a beat whenever he talked to her or called her name? What else would explain why she would blush furiously if Shun caught her whenever she tripped?

She felt different when she was around him. Like it was always meant to be.

Alice blushed furiously at her conclusion.

"Alice, do you have a fever or something…Your face is so red." Marucho questioned straightening his glasses.

"No, no I am fine you guys…Really I am." She answered, waving her hands in front of her face in denial.

What is wrong with me? If Shun finds out about this then he will hate me and be even colder to me. Right now he is a bit milder to me. Wait a second what am I even implying? I am so confused.

She thought to herself getting frustrated all of a sudden.

The day came to a close.

"Hey Shun wait up." she called out as she ran towards him. To her surprise he actually waited and turned towards her.

"Hey." He greeted.

"So you will be coming for the field-trip to the museum tomorrow right?" she questioned, looking at him curiously.

"I guess… Although I don't see the point of it all." He answered matter-of-factly.

"Well, it is supposed to help on that project that is worth 20 percent of the grade."

"I already know that." He said with a hint of a chuckle in his voice.

She looked at him wide-eyed at the sudden change in his tone.

"What?..." he questioned as he saw her staring at him

"No, it's nothing." She said flashing a sudden smile at him. He half-smiled as well.

"So you want to be partners?" he asked.

Alice's eyes widened at his question.

"Sure…" she answered, her heart skipping two to three beats.

She couldn't believe it. Shun had just asked her to be partners.

Tomorrow is going to be a great day. She thought cheerfully.

Why exactly did I ask her to be partners? Shun thought puzzled at his actions.

What they did not know was that the field-trip would alter their lives forever.

Okay here is the sequel hope you like it.

I am sure you guessed it. The new world they are transported to is Earth and their new lives are the lives as the part of the Bakugan Batlle Brawlers.

Yes, so right now Shun and Alice are on the path of rediscovering their past… Will they remember the lives they led on Ekametrika?

Will the single key be unable to remind them what they so desperately want to remember? Will they want to remember the painful memories associated with their past.

Read on to find out.

Anyways please review.

ADDITIONAL- Plus I was like really surprised when my friend told me to go and answer a question on fanpop…And surprisingly enough someone had asked a question about me a.k.a crystal-mist a.k.a Arisu.

It was so pleasantly surprising. I have answered that question. If that wasn't satisfactory please feel free to send me a personal message

Bye for now.