Hey fellas! I'm glad you all like the story so far. Just remember that because TBOS was all about Shun and Ayden getting together, this story will not feature as much romancey bits as TBOS did. I'll also try to fit in RenxSora moments as well

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Dan's POV

I was waiting for Jake to finish his football practice so we could head back to Bakugan Interspace. Julie was there too practicing with the cheerleading squad while I sat on the bleachers…thinking about yesterday.

I know what I saw wasn't a dream…

'Destroy the enemy Bakugan, all forces advance!'

"Dan?" I was quickly pulled from my thoughts and saw Jake standing in front of me and Julie sitting next to me. "You've been sitting there like a zombie all day. Are you ok?"

"You seem out of it Dan, are you still daydreaming about those warring Bakugan you saw?" asked Jake.

"Why would you be daydreaming about that?" asked Julie.

"I wasn't! What I saw…it was the real thing! I swear it!"


Normal POV

"Running Bakugan Interspace has really whipped me out. How about you?" asked Marucho. He and Ren sat at the dining table, ready to eat.

"Yup…" replied Ren.

Marucho saw Ren wasn't touching his food. "So…um…I was thinking after breakfast we could have a look at the system to fix all the damage. I'm pretty sure that we're good but…" Ren still hadn't touched his food.

"Sure…"

"So…how are things with you and Sora?" asked Marucho.

Ren looked up, surprised. Marucho had gotten his attention. "Wh-what?" His face suddenly turned all red.

"Oh come on, I see the way you look at her…"

"No, it's nothing. I'm fine." Said Ren.

"You seem distracted Ren, talk to me." Ren looked up surprised. "You and I run Bakugan Interspace, we're partners. If something's wrong, please tell me. I'm here for you."

"Actually I've been thinking about the visions that Dan had."

"I'm worried too, he keeps talking about them like they're real. I think the explosions did a number on him."

"Actually, I do know something about his visions but I must confess something to you."

"Go on…" said Marucho.

Ren hesitated before he spoke. "I'm not actually from this planet. I'm really a…"


"It's not that I don't want to believe you but I was there. You were only out for a few seconds, what else could it have been but a dream?" asked Jake.

"That's great Jake, you think I'm crazy too." Said Dan.

"No, that's not what I'm saying!"

All of a sudden their Bakupods went off. Dan looked at his. "It's the Brawlers emergency beacon."

"It's coming from Marucho."

"Come on, let's go!" cried Dan as he and Jake made a b-line to Bakugan Interspace.


Shun was suddenly brought out of his thoughts by a beeping sound. He pushed himself up off the couch with his arms and looked at his Bakupod.

"What's wrong?" asked his girlfriend who was under him on the couch. Her Bakupod suddenly rang as well.

"It's Marucho…he wants us to meet him."

"Damn Marucho, he sure knows when to interrupt." Said Ayden.

"Yeah, no kidding. But maybe we can spare a few seconds." He said, lowering his voice into a seductive tone which made his girlfriend let out the nervous giggle he loved so much.


Dan, Jake, Marucho and Ren stood in the Commons of BI, waiting for two missing people.

"Man, where are Shun and Ayden?" asked Dan, in annoyance.

"We're here." Said Ayden, from behind them.

"Sorry we're late." Said Shun.

"What were you doing?" asked Jake.

Shun and Ayden looked at each other. "Nothing!"

"Well, whatever. What did you want to talk to us about, Marucho?" asked Dan.

"It'll be better if we talk in my office." Marucho led them to his main room of operations and told them what Ren had confessed to him earlier.

"What did you say?" cried Dan.

"An alien?" asked Jake.

"Why do you guys sound so surprised? I'm an alien…" said Ayden.

"Yeah, we should be used to this by now." Said Shun.

"I'm sorry to spring this on you guys so suddenly. I'll understand if you're mad but we have more pressing issues." Said Ren.

"We're listening, so let's have it." Said Shun.

"I come from a planet in a distant dimension called Gundalia. Much like you humans on Earth, we existed peacefully with our Bakugan. But one day, a hostile tribe called Neathians invaded our planet using their Bakugan. I'm certain that Dan's vision of warring Bakugan are coming from my home world. The explosion from Drago and Linehalt's battle must have caused so kind of distortion, which allowed Dan's mind to travel there in it's unconscious state."

Drago popped open onto Dan's shoulder. "So the legends are true. I remember hearing the stories when I was young, but I thought they were just fables. A long time ago, when the core of Vestroia split and became the six attribute worlds, the enormous energy it created was said to have blown some Bakugan to another dimension."

"Even if all this stuff is true, it doesn't explain what you're doing on Earth." Said Jake.

"Neathian Bakugan were trained as soldiers from birth whereas the Gundalian Bakugan were raised in an atmosphere of peace. Because of that, we lack the skills to fight back in battle. Our peaceful existence has been attacked by these Neathians and our very freedom is at stake. I too have heard the legends but in reverse of Bakugan existing elsewhere. I also learned of the mighty warriors called the Bakugan Battle Brawlers."

"I suppose now you want our help, but why should we believe you?" asked Shun.

"Shun!" berated Ayden.

"I suppose you'd like the see the cities of my planet left in ruins by the Neathians attacks! Or maybe I could show you the Neathian moles who have already infiltrated Bakugan Interspace."

"Moles? Like sleeper agents?" asked Dan. "What do they want?"

"The same thing I want: to recruit the Battle Brawlers to their side so they can crush their enemies."

"BI is not for war!" shouted Marucho.

"I understand, but we never asked to be attacked and we'd like the fighting to be over as soon as possible. Which is why I'm coming to all of you. So please, will you help me?"

Dan gripped his armrest. "I'm fed up with people using the Bakugan for evil reasons!"

"Yeah, we can't let these Neathian creeps get away with this." Said Jake.

"They infiltrated Bakugan Interspace which was meant for peaceful purposes, they're going to pay!" cried Marucho.

"And we have to protect the kids inside." Said Shun.

"Ok, it's unanimous, we're in." declared Dan.

"Ok then, thank you for agreeing to help. Gundalia is in your debt." Ren put his hand on the table/touch computer. "I've managed to indentify two of the sleeper agents: Sid Arcale and Lena Isis."

The Brawlers quickly located Sid and Lena as two kids ran away from the moles. "Excuse me guys." Said Marucho, causing them to turn around. "Any chance that you guys are Sid and Lena?"

"Depends on who's asking." Said Lena, her glasses shining in the light.

"We are: the Battle Brawlers!" announced Dan.

"Great, now that we're well acquainted with each other, why not tell us what you want?" asked Lena.

"We heard you two we looking to battle, so we came to grant you your wish. Bakugan Interspace is for gaming, not war and I won't let you Neathians exploit it for your purposes." Declared Marucho.

"Easy now, we're just here to have fun." Said Sid.

"Since you guys like privacy so much, I got us a private arena." Said Marucho, leading Sid and Lena to an open arena.

"We can go crazy in here, no holds bared." Said Dan, punching his hand.

"That's just how we like it." Said Lena.

"So which two rodents are going to take us on?" asked Sid.

"That'll be me!" cried Dan.

"And me! So get ready to lose!" said Marucho.


"Ah yeah!" cried Dan as Drago returned to his.

"You did it Dan!" cried Marucho.

"Thank you for that exciting battle, gentlemen." Said Lena.

"Yeah, it was real educational." Sid held open his hand with Rubanoid. "All right, come on Rubanoid."

"Let's go Phosphos." Lena spoke to her Bakugan on her shoulder. Lena and Sid teleported away.

"Dan, that was awesome!" cried Jake.

"Ren, those two moles aren't the only moles from Neathia are they?" asked Shun.

"I doubt it." Said Ren.

"Oh come on, I'll take a thousand of them on!" declared Dan.

'Well Dan Kuso, you strength, ingenuity and fineness in battle are all very impressive. You are indeed are a powerful brawler. However, you're still not number one.' Thought Ren.


Ok, so i didn't feel like writing the battle between Dan and Marucho and Sid and Lena.

Also that little fluff scene with Shun and Ayden WAS NOT LEMON, IT WAS SIMPLY A MAKE OUT SCENE hehe, scared you didn't I? lol

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