You guys are probably wondering why I'm posting today. Well, this week is homecoming week and I have a 4 and a half day weekend this week! So that means five uploads including this one. Think you can handle the new problems and powers? Enjoy this chapter, it's the first of five!
Our powers are still running rampant. If we don't gain control we may destroy everything. Both these are true, but an even worse truth is coming. I can only hope we're prepared.
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Powers beyond reality,
Brought about by few.
Crossing time and space,
Changing the race.
Creating a whole new world.
The time to combine is now,
The time to recreate is upon.
The time now to find the power
To regain your lost time.
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Marucho had us rewatching his battle and Azion's. "If I keep watching this, I'm gonna explode!" Yelled Trister. "Who the heck does this guy think he is coming in here and busting things up like that?"
"That's exactly what they did." Said Pyreon.
"I think the bigger question is where did these Mechtogan characters come from." Said Marucho. Dan just watched on as Zenthon fired a huge beam, then watched at Leantris fired one. He growled.
"Whatever the case, we have a serious problem on our hands." Said Taylean.
"How could something that came from Drago be so evil and destructive?" Thought Dan. "It makes no sense." The video continued on.
"It was a total miracle that no one got hurt." Said Marucho. "We won't get that lucky again guys."
"So Dan," started Shun, "where were you, Drago, Atom and Leo when all this was happening? You never told us."
"Nowhere." Lied Dan.
"What do you mean?" Asked Marucho.
"I, uh, mean we, uh, we were at my place, chilling out." Dan looked at Marucho, whose face told that he didn't believe Dan. "Um, I just remembered that I have to pick up a package for my mom. So." He began walking out.
"Dan's been talking a lie." Said Trister.
"Something is definitely going on with those two guys, that's for sure."
"We can't worry about that now." Said Taylean. "We need to focus on getting rid of Zenthon and Leantris before they cause any more damage."
"I wonder if Dan and Atom know more about Zenthon and Leantris than they're letting on." Thought Shun. He looked at me. "Atom, what are you hiding from us for Dan?"
"Shun, leave that thought be for now." Said Tom. Shun turned to him. "It's not worth it right now, and the answer will be revealed soon."
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Dan sat down on his bed. "I thought the powers from Code Eve would be a good thing."
"Well, maybe they're a blessing in disguise." Suggested Drago. Dan laid down.
"I don't know. It's too bad they didn't come with a set of instructions."
"No kidding." Said Drago.
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"I'm telling you, Anubias is the baddest battler there is right now! He's hardcore!"
"Yeah, remember how he saved us from that Mechtogan attack? He's got guts!"
"I don't know guys. If you ask me, I think Sellon's pretty banging!"
"Yeah! She's foxy and tough, totally the best." Dan listened from around a corner.
"You guys are all totally nuts." Said Noah. "Dan and Drago are way better than any of those lame clowns." Dan looked up at that. "Not to mention Atom and Leo. They're close seconds in my opinion."
"No way, those guys are totally old and played out, man."
"Say what you want, but they're a team that always fights as one. No one else sticks together through thick and thin like they do. I totally admire the bond they have." Noah looked at the screens showing me and Dan.
"What?"
"If they're so loyal, then where were they when their teammates Marucho and Azion were in trouble? Tell me that, huh Noah?"
"They must've had a really good reason not to be there! Otherwise they would've been!"
"Whatever dude."
"You know what, I think Dan thought he was too cool to be bothered."
"You're wrong dude!" Said Noah. "Dan and Drago would never leave a teammate hanging like that, you got me!"
"Okay, chill dude."
"Let's just head over to the meet and greet, okay?"
"Sweet!"
"Yeah, let's go!" Noah growled.
"Those guys don't know what they're talking about, Dan and Drago are the best!" Dan backed into the alley a little, then looked again as Anubias came up to Noah. Noah looked, then turned quickly. "Anubias?"
"I hear you've been talking smack about me, how about you say it to my face, kid?"
"I, uh, I"
"Go on, I wanna hear it." Said Anubias.
"All I said was that Dan and Drago were my favorites. That's all man." Anubias's scowl turned into a smile.
"Relax kid. I like your style." Noah relaxed a little as Anubias turned away.
"Gee, uh, thanks."
"I've got nothing but respect for someone with strong opinions, who doesn't bend under peer pressure."
"Yeah?" Anubias turned to a nearby alley, and Dan ducked into it a bit further.
"Maybe one day soon, I can earn you as a fan."
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Dan was walking through the hallways, only to be stopped by Shun and Marucho. "What's going on guys?" Asked Marucho.
"I told you guys, I gotta pick up stuff for my mom."
"If there's something bothering you, you should tell us." Said Marucho. "We're here for you." Shun nodded.
"Yeah, we know, but seriously. Everything is cool, there's nothing to worry about, okay?" Shun looked at him with a careful eye.
"Well, it's a lucky coincidence, isn't it brawlers?" Asked Dylan. Dan gasped.
"Man, this is a private conversation, Dylan. Hit the bricks."
"That's a little harsh buddy, relax! I'm just here because I want to give you a chance to give some love back to your fans!"
"Huh?" Asked Dan.
"Listen, just head down to room F209, okay. I still got to get to the Shifters." Dylan walked along. Dan looked at Marucho.
"Whatever this is, we should probably check it out." Said Shun.
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I walked into a room, only to be stopped by Azion, Tom and Cassie. "Let me guess, you want to talk?" I asked.
"If we didn't what kind of teammates would we be?" Asked Tom.
"So, spill." Said Azion. "Did Leantris come from you and Leo?"
"I think you guys have that answer." I said. "We're all Shifters, so we all can see the truth."
"So, Leantris did come from you, didn't he?" Asked Cassie.
"I cannot lie to my friends." I said. "Or my family. Leantris did come from us."
"Knew it." Said Azion. "Now, if only it were that simple to keep that info away from others."
"It cannot remain a secret forever." Agreed Tom.
"Why can't it be?" Asked Janthide.
"If only we know about it, then how could it get out?" Asked Slight.
"Let's just say that when Dan brawls against Anubias, it's going to be devastating for all." I said. "But we do need to keep this a secret for as long as possible."
"You can count on us." Said Cassie.
"We were a team in the past, we're a team now, and we'll be a team in the future." Said Azion.
"Thanks guys." I said. The door opened and Dylan walked in. "What do you want, AI?"
"What're you talking about?" Asked Dylan. "I'm as real as you!"
"Can it." Said Tom. "You do know what we are, right? Don't deny it, just tell us why you're here."
"Fine." Said Dylan. "I'm here to give you the chance to give some love back to your fans."
"You're delusional, you know that?" Asked Azion. "If people wanted a meet and greet that badly, they would've asked for one."
"However, if you can promise that it isn't going to you, then you can count us in." Said Cassie.
"Fine, fine. Let's just go!" Dylan led us out of the room to room F209. He showed us in and we could see the commons filled with people.
"I can't believe that we're going to meet Sellon!"
"What a trip!"
"Oh man, I think I see Anubias!"
"Yeah, and there's Ben!"
"A-and Jack!" The crowd continued to talk amongst itself as we watched.
"Huh? What is this thing?" Asked Dan.
"It looks like a meet and greet." Said Marucho.
"So, are we supposed to shake hands and sign autographs?" Asked Trister.
"Don't you think that's the east you could do for your loyal legion of adoring fans?" Asked Dylan.
"And how much are you charging them, huh?" Asked Dan.
"Relax, it's all going to charity." Said Dylan.
"Yeah right, more like your wallet!" Said Dan. "I'm out of here."
"Dan, wait!" Said Marucho.
"It must be terribly hard for you, Dan, having to share the spotlight with others." Said Sellon. Dan looked at her. "But you shouldn't punish your fans for your own fragile ego." Dan looked away.
"Come on big time, go say hi to the few fans you have left." Taunted Ben.
"No one can be number one forever, Dan." Said Sellon. "Why don't you show the fans that you're at least a gracious sportsman."
"It'll be quick and easy, just follow me this way, okay." Said Dylan.
"Maybe it's not such a bad idea if we say a quick hello to the kids, huh Dan?" Asked Marucho.
"Yeah! Why not give them the thrill of a lifetime?" Asked Trister.
"Sorry guys, not today." Said Dan. He walked out of the room. "Drago, you know this is not an ego thing, right?"
"You don't have to explain anything to me." Said Drago. "I know we have to focus on getting my powers in check."
"I can't believe it, are you really turning your back on your fans, Kuso?" Asked Anubias. "These kids worship you and you're just going to slap them in the face like this Dan?" Dan growled. "I met a kid who said you were his hero today, but after seeing this I gotta say, he deserves way better."
"Mind your own business." Said Dan. He walked away.
"Don't you walk away from me!" Exclaimed Anubias. "If you're such a big deal, then fight me!" Dan walked away. Anubias turned away, only to run into me. "What the?"
"Trust me, you're getting into something you shouldn't. Although, knowing you, I shouldn't be surprised."
"What do you know?" Asked Anubias.
"I'll let you in on a little secret, I know who you are and your origins. I also know your end. Keep away from Dan, and you may be able to avoid it. Keep on him and try to take it, and you will die." I walked around him and followed Dan. "Oh yeah, and if you want to know about us in general, ask Azion or Tom. Heck, you could probably even ask Cassie, or maybe even someone who is close to your master."
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Dan stood on a balcony. "If we keep avoiding, he may try to trick us into battle." Said Drago.
"Yeah." Growled Dan.
"That would be dangerous with my powers being so unpredictable."
"Fine!" Said Dan. "Then we're going to take control of the battle arena and do this our way!"
"Yes!" Said Drago. "I'm with you 100%!"
"Sweet!" Said Dan.
"Are you really falling for Anubias's taunts?" Asked Shun.
"Sorry guys, but" started Marucho.
"We heard you talking crazy." Finished Trister.
"Seriously, it's too dangerous to battle with Zenthon and Leantris still lurking around this place." Said Shun.
"We need all hands on deck to battle him, in case he decides to return." Said Taylean.
"Don't worry." Said Dan. "If they ever show their faces again, we'll drop everything we're doing and throw down. For now, we gotta go." Dan walked away, leaving Shun and Marucho puzzled.
"That didn't go very well." Said Taylean.
"Nope." Agreed Shun. Their Bakumeters beeped. Marucho looked at it.
"Huh, I wonder why Azion is contacting us." Said Marucho. He accepted the call.
"We need to get to Arena G now!" Yelled Azion.
"What?" Asked Shun. "Why?"
"Dan is going to brawl!"
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Dan stepped up. "Okay Anubias, let's do this!"
"I thought you'd never ask, Kuso!" Replied Anubias.
Bakugan Field, Open! The ground glowed as the stands moved away. A wetland forest rose up.
"Perfect!" Said Dan. "Gate Card, Set!" A red glow spread out. "Yeah! Bakugan, Brawl! Bakugan, Stand! Let's kick it Pyrus Titanium Dragonoid!"
"Bakugan, Brawl!" Said Anubias. "Bakugan Stand! Rise Darkus Horridian!" Anubias landed on the ground. "These guys may be cocky, but they've got mad skills. Be careful!" Horridian charged forward. "Ability Activate! Deadly Nightmare!"
"Drago! Watch Out!"
"Got it!" Horridian fired and Drago jumped out of the way.
"Nice, let's counter attack!"
"You read my mind!" Said Drago. He kicked Horridian.
"How nice." Said Anubias. "A challenge." Horridian rightened himself. "Horridian, let's give them more of the same!" Horridian used Deadly Nightmare again.
"Ha, Ability Activate!" Said Dan. "Titanium Screen!" Drago created a barrier and blocked the attack.
"Well now, that's quite a shield." The attack stopped and the shield vanished. "Fine then! Ability Activate! Tribal Crusher!" Horridian fired his tri attack and Drago was blown back. "Maybe you should've stayed on the defensive, then again it wouldn't have mattered against that attack." Drago landed on his back. "Ready for more? Ability Activate! Mangler Claw!" Horridian glowed bizarrely, then his claws extended. He jumped at Drago, still on his back.
"Ability Activate!" Called Dan. "Dragon Strength!" Drago blasted three fireballs at Horridian, knocking him off balance and causing him to fall back. "How do you like that Anubias? We know how to rock the offensive too!"
"Horridian, get up!" Yelled Anubias. "Right now! We won't be taken out by such a simple attack!"
"You think it's that simple?" Asked Dan. "Ability Activate! Dragon Hard Striker!" Drago flew up then charged energy. Lightning raced across everything. "Aw snap! Not now! Fight it Drago!" Some stray lightning hit near Dan, then some hit Horridian.
"I must try and contain this!" Said Drago. Anubias stepped up as most of the rest of us watched from above.
"What the heck was that?" Asked Trister. "Drago just defused himself!"
"Weird." Agreed Marucho.
"Why would Drago pull back like that?" Wondered Sellon.
"They're not giving up, are they?" Wondered Noah. Drago landed on the ground.
"You okay buddy?" Asked Dan.
"Yes, but that was close."
"Don't you dare hold back on my account!" Shouted Anubias. "Do you hear me? Ability Activate! Variant Commando!" Horridian fired three bursts at Drago, and they circled around him.
"What?" Asked Drago. "Wh-what's happening?" The bursts stopped moving and shocked him.
"Gate Card Open!" Yelled Dan. "Pyrus Enforcement!" A fire tornado formed around Drago and moved the bursts away. They dispersed. Horridian was forced back.
"Horridian!" Horridian landed hard on his back as Drago touched down.
"Okay Dan, I'm ready to rock!"
"Aw yeah, that's what I'm talking about!" Said Dan. "Ability Activate! Dragon Blazer!" Drago created bright red flames, then shot them at Horridian. The shockwave blew past Anubias.
"Horridian!" When the smoke cleared enough to see through, Horridian was on the ground. He then glowed, defeated. Anubias's gauge fell by 300 as Dan caught Drago. The audience began cheering.
"Yeah! They did it! Alright!" Yelled Noah.
"That was a pretty impressive win indeed." Said Marucho.
"But it still looked like Drago was struggling with his powers." Said Shun. Marucho looked at him.
"Huh?"
"He's right, you know." Said Azion. "Drago isn't in total control, yet. He's getting closer though." The group looked back at the brawl.
"Gate Card, Set!" Yelled Anubias. "Bakugan"
"Brawl!" Finished Dan.
"You got lucky!" Said Anubias.
"You keep telling yourself that, newbie." Retorted Dan.
"Ability Activate! End Guardner Alpha!" Horridian roared as the battle ground became dark.
"What's this?" Asked Dan. Fog started rolling in and obscured his view.
"This fog is so thick, I can't see a thing." Said Drago. A howl could be heard as two glowing, red eyes appeared. Another set appeared. Then a third. "There you are." Said Drago. "What are you up to?" The three sets of eyes separated. Drago kept looking around at them as more howls could be heard. "Hold on, it's like he's got me surrounded, but how is that possible?" Three attacks came from all sides, hitting Drago.
"Drago!" Called Dan. Drago collapsed to one knee. "How could he be attacking from all sides when there's only one Horridian?"
"Haven't you heard of divide and conquer?" Asked Anubias.
"What the?" Asked Drago as the Horridians came into view. "He's split into three?"
"Whoa!" Said Dan.
"Splitting Horridian apart does cut his power into thirds, but on the upside, it makes the pack three times faster." The Horridians charged and slashed at Drago. "So Dan, are you going to fight me or run away?"
"Drago!"
"Don't worry about me. I'm good. Time to hit back!"
"Okay, I've got a plan! Ability Activate! Dragon Hard Striker!" Drago flew up and energy began to crackle off of him.
"I can do this, just need to keep it together!" He said to himself.
"Drago!"
"Choke on this you pack of mutts!" Yelled Drago. Energy hit the Horridians.
"Atta boy Drago!" The energy hit the center of the Horridians, and a light flashed. When it disappeared, there was one Horridian again.
"Okay Kuso, I'm not too proud to admit that was impressive indeed. Gate Card, Open! Darkus Nebulous!" The gate card glowed, then a dark vortex came out. Drago was dragged down.
"What's happening?" He asked. "A little help would be good right now Dan!"
"Ability Activate!" Replied Dan. "Dragon Force Striker!" Energy began crackling on Drago again, and he fired a beam.
"Ability Activate!" Said Anubias. "Tribal Crusher!" The two attacks met in the middle of the battle field, fighting for supremacy. "Let's see who caves."
"It won't be us!" Drago's attack pushed back Horridian's.
"I guess you're not going down peacefully."
"And that surprises you?"
"I guess not. Ability Activate! Deadly Nightmare!" Horridian's attacks began overpowering Drago's.
"Can we Drago?"
"Just do it!"
"Ability Activate! Core Buster!" Yelled Dan. Drago began glowing. "Oh no!"
"Horridian, duck!" Horridian jumped out of the way of the beam, and Drago followed him. It hit a peak then broke apart into eight separate attacks. Then Drago aimed elsewhere and it split again. Dan watched on in fear as the attacks landed, causing explosions everywhere. A few hit the stands.
"Aw man!" Yelled Dan.
"This is bad!" Yelled Marucho.
"Drago's losing control again!" Agreed Shun.
"This is the latest warning." Said Tom. More attacks landed, destroying more of the terrain. A few landed close to the piece of the stands Noah was on and he toppled off. Horridian jumped and caught him. He jumped up again and placed Noah down on the stands.
"Uh, hey thanks!"
"We gotta put Drago out of commission!" Said Anubias. "Ability Activate! Tribal Crusher!" The attack hit Drago, stopping his attack and defeating him. He rolled to Dan, who lost 200 Gs off his gauge. Anubias caught Horridian. "That's one a piece, the next one decides the match." Anubias saw Dan looking down. "You're not thinking of quitting, are you?"
Dan looked at Anubias. "Yeah right! Not on your life!"
"Ha, well then?"
"Gate Card Set! Bakugan, Brawl! Bakugan, Stand!"
"Bakugan, Brawl! Bakugan, Stand! Rise Darkus Horridian!"
"Let's go Pyrus Titanium Dragonoid!" Yelled Dan. "I have to get Drago through this without him losing control of his powers." He thought. "Ability Activate! Titanium Hummer!" Drago charged in, only for Horridian to jump out of the way.
"Hand to hand combat?" Asked Anubias. Drago turned around for another swipe, kicking Horridian on one of his heads. "You're holding back again, don't insult me like that Kuso!" Dan looked away from Anubias. Drago pressed the charge, placing blow after blow on Horridian. "Ability Activate! Mangler Claw!" Horridian glowed, then his claws extended. He slashed at Drago, who stopped glowing. "Get back here and fight you lousy coward! Ability Activate! Deadly Nightmare!"
"Ability Activate!" Countered Dan. "Titanium Screen!"
"Go Horridian! Don't let these guys turtle again!" Horridian fired, Drago blocked. "That's it! Hit them again!"
"Drago! Watch out!" Horridian fired only for Drago to jump out of the way. Horridian took aim again, then fired. Drago barely dodged in the air. Horridian blasted again and Drago again dodged. A few more cycles continued.
"Aw man, look at that! Drago's running scared!"
"So much for being the best!"
"You stink Drago!" Noah looked down.
"What's wrong with you?" Asked Anubias. "Why won't you fight me like a man, huh Kuso?" Dan looked down and away. "I'm asking you a question, answer me now!" Dan was silent. "You leave me no choice. Ability Activate! Tribal Crusher!" Dan looked up again.
"Run Drago!"
"What?" Asked Drago. Horridian fired, and Drago was caught off guard.
"Drago!" Drago was sent into air, only to glow, defeated.
"Pathetic, you call that a battle?" Asked Anubias. Dan's gauge fell to zero.
"That was embarrassing." Said Trister.
"Well, I guess the only way to control Drago's new powers was to hold back during battle." Said Marucho.
"It's not the only way, just the only way they know." Said Cassie. "Not that I know any other way, mind you."
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A short while later, Noah was looking at the screen showing Dan. "I, I stuck up for you." He growled a little. "And you totally punked out on me." Noah looked away, then ran the opposite direction. Dan watched it happen from above.
"I think you owe me an explanation." Said Anubias. Drago and Dan looked at him. "Even though we're rivals, I still have respect for you. And I had hoped you had the same for me. Clearly, I was wrong, otherwise you wouldn't have insulted me by battling with the skills of a total amature." Dan and Drago looked away. "If your heart's not in it, then maybe you should just quit." Anubias walked away as Dan and Drago looked at him. When he rounded a corner, he ran into me. "What do you want?" I sighed.
"Okay. I can give you an explanation, and I know you will understand it. He is affected by his other half." I walked away from him.
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Shun is getting suspicious, and has decided that he and Marucho need to check up on us. So, they followed us to the abandoned arena to get some answers. What they saw, however, gave more questions than answers. But even with that info, Sellon challenged Dan, and Dominix challenged me. Given the current problems, Shun decided to join in with Dan's battle and Cassie with mine. Things are going to get crazy, but we'll pull through!"