Me: I promised a double chapter update and this one is a little longer. I've actually written a couple of chapters, but I wanted to put them in longer so that it won't pile into one
Dan: Ha! 'couple of chapters'? Did you guys see how many pages she written on Word...
Me: Dan, I'm not a violent person... on the internet, but I will bring Runo here
Dan: What do you mean by internet?
Me: (Puts hand beside mouth and whispers) He doesn't know that he's a character. So I won't blow up the fourth wall for him. (Turns back to Dan) Nothing! Nothing at all!
Dan: But you said...
Me: (Cuts him off) Oh! Is that Runo coming down from Marucho's plane?
Dan: Gotta go. Bye!
Me: Anyway... I'll show you my 'Keys' for this story
***= Start and end of a dream
*= Start and end of sound effects
~= Start and end of flash backs
{~X~}= Time skip
Bold= Emphasis on words
Italics= Speaking their thoughts to themselves
(Sigh) I guess I'm alone on the disclaimer today. The Bakugan Battle Brawlers aren't owned by me
Chapter Two: Lost
Alice's POV
***Dark…So dark. I can't see. But I feel so much pain. Like there are a thousand strings attached to every part of my unconscious body. And I am helpless. They pull and control me, like it seems that I can move of my own free will, however I can't. And my face shows utter misery… the only true part I show***
"AAaahh…" I woke up gasping for air. Small beads of sweat are dripping off my forehead. It was just a dream.
"The same dream though…" If it was really a dream, why did my entire body ache? I lay back down on my pillow, trying to fight back my tears that hold no meaning. It's not real. But, why am so scared?
No one's POV
Today the brawlers are gathering at Marucho's Mansion to tie some loose ends to the game of bakugan. Although everyone knew of the game and the battle between Naga, some were still shocked at the sudden disappearance of their bakugan. So they decided to create one last video message to be sent worldwide, by the six original brawlers themselves. At the moment Kato and Marucho are picking up each brawler from their homes. Runo and Alice were the first, shortly followed by Dan, who immediately upon arrival asked for lunch. This made a blur of punches and yelling from a certain hot-tempered girl. Their…uh… discussion was too complicated to understand, like communicating in their own little language.
Alice's POV
I sighed as I attempted to separate the two, but knowing it was pointless I gave up and went to the roof of the private jet. It was windy but, I liked it. The serenity of it all made me calm. I walked over to the railing and held on tight. I just starred at the bright blue sky. I was there for quite a while, going through my thoughts.
"Why can't I tell them?"
…
"Tell us what"
"Huh…" I gasped as I turned around still holding onto the cold metal bars, to find a guy with long raven black hair and honey golden eyes. Knowing only one person who has those attributes, I recognized him in a heartbeat.
"Shun" I greeted him with a wide smile while pushing the hair away from my face that was covered by the wind, while hoping he won't push on the subject any further.
"When did you arrive? I don't remember landing." He just stood there in silence while giving a glance to his left. I followed his gaze to a grappling hook and a long line of rope, and suddenly recalled that the only way Shun arrives on board from his home was by climbing up. Which was a breeze for him to do but it still worried me from time to time.
I walked over and hugged him as he returned it as well. As we broke I said "It's been a while, I missed seeing all the brawlers." I was careful not to say 'you' in that sentence as it would have been quite awkward for me.
"Me too."
"Awww… only a two-syllable reply is all I get after all this time." I said while pouting a little.
Shun chuckled a little as I said that. "It's good to see you too Alice" he said still giving me small grin.
I smiled while Shun added "How's that, it was eight syllables" as he leaned in closer to me.
I giggled and nodded. I was happy to see him again…and I was also happy that he forgotten my mumbling before.
"Come on, Dan can't wait to see you… ah, but I think he and Runo are still…" I was cut off.
"I understand" Shun said while putting up his right hand to stop me from continuing. I laughed and grabbed Shuns left wrist, pulling him towards the door inside.
Shun's POV
Alice was the first person I saw while arriving. To my surprise she was on the roof of the jet when I climbed up. I was suspicious of her behaviour, when I found her talking to herself, but decided not to pursue the matter as she avoided the subject… a little too well I might add. Something's wrong and I intend to find out what.
No one's POV
The five brawlers met in the dining room for lunch, which for Dan answered his previous question when he arrived. It was quiet as they ate until a certain blonde haired boy with red glasses broke the silence.
"Ok guys, I suspect you have finished writing your part of the speech we are going to deliver to kids around the world tomorrow night" Marucho said in a slight sarcastic tone, which only pointed to Dan as he glared at the boy stuffing his face with food.
Dan looked up with his mouth full "Whata meen spreech" Dan asked in confusion while everyone gave him a 'Just like Dan' look.
"DON'T TALK WITH YOUR MOUTH FULL" Runo yelled as she bopped him on the head, almost choking him.
Alice was the first to answer his question, after a long silence and blank stares were given "Umm… Dan don't you remember. We chatted online and Marucho filled us in on how many kids were surprised to see their bakugan disappear out of thin air..."
Dan nodded and waited for Alice to continue "… so we decided to tell them that they returned to Vestroia ourselves, as each one of us were in the top ten best bakugan players after the game finished, so they'll listen to our message"
Marucho finished her sentence "That is when I concluded to tell everyone how bakugan was created, from the beginning, to the end of where we defeated Naga. I gave each brawler a specific topic"
"Topic?" was the only reply Dan could muster to say.
"Yes. I gave everyone a topic to individually deliberate, as it seemed easier. Your topic, Dan was to tell the start of it all, you know when Dr Michael's transporter broke and released all the cards that fell from the sky. Runo was to tell of how Vestroia got separated into their own attributes, Shun was to explain the unnatural weather occurrences that happened worldwide caused by the collapse of Vestroia, Julie, who we are almost arriving at, is going to re-tell the battle between the mutated bakugan and Naga, while I'm explaining where the bakugan disappeared to after we fused the infinity and silent core together in Drago. And finally Alice's topic was to tell of how she was the identity of Masquerade, being manipulated by the negative energy of the silent core"
"…"
Marucho just finished the explanation while Dan was staring at him trying to digest everything he has said.
"Oh…right… haha… anyone got a pen and paper" Dan said while scratching his head. At the same time everyone had an anime sweat drop over their heads.
Shun's POV
No one may have noticed it, but Alice was really quiet once Marucho explained the topics to Dan. Perhaps she is still fazed about her alter-ego, Masquerade.
"Alice, are you feeling alright?" I tried to whisper to her but Runo could hear me from the other side of the table.
"Don't bother Shun. Alice can't hear you right now" Runo entered into the private conversation I was trying to have with Alice.
"What do you mean?"
"Alice has been… out of the loop lately. At times like this she's blocked everything out" As Runo gave me a highly doubtable answer, I turned my attention back to Alice, only to see she's been staring at her lap for the past few minutes.
"Yeah man, she can't hear or notice our presence anymore, believe me. One time when I was at Runo's café, I bumped into her while she was carrying a plate full of food, and it crashed on the ground, she didn't even move… it was such a waste of food though" Dan said reminiscing the plate of food.
As I was trying to understand the situation, Alice got out of her seat and walked out of dining room.
"You see" Dan and Runo said in unison.
"So what's the reason behind her unnatural behaviour?"
All they did was looked at each other with sad eyes.
"We don't know why. Ever since the bakugan returned home, Alice has been acting strangely, and she won't tell us… I'm guessing she's afraid, just like the time we found out her true identity" The entire time Runo said that she just stared blankly at the silverware on the table.
I closed my eyes and got up to leave the room, feeling two pairs of orbs following me on my way out.
No one's POV
"Is it me or does Shun seem a bit worried about Alice" Runo stated to the reaming two boys in the room.
They both crossed their arms and nodded twice, agreeing with Runo's statement.
Me: OOOoooohhhhhh... the brawlers are gossiping behind Shun and Alice's back!
I'll update every three days starting from today. I will keep on schedule even though I have homework
Dan: Please, your just lazy
Me: At least I passed the sixth grade. When was the last time you were in school?
Dan: I dont know! Blame the directors
Me: Yeah, most of us do
Shun's Preview
Alice has been acting strange since I arrived. But appearently, Dan and Runo said that this has been going on for a while. I better find her... WHAT IS SHE DOING! Read the next chapter so I won't be too late! In Chapter Three: What are you hiding?
