Author: thanks to everyone who put an Alert for my story or put it as their favorite ^_^. Please review…I don't know if you like the story XD and thanks to Chaos in the sky for beta reading ^_^. And please review…I really, really want to know what your thought would be in this story ^_^. Isn't that right Chaos? ^_^.

Chaos: Yeah, sure, why not...on with the story!

Chapter 4

At night, Alice was sleeping peacefully, until a familiar voice started calling to her.

"Alice…..Alice….." said a familiar voice, repeating her name inside her head.

"Masquerade?" mumbled Alice on her bed, sound asleep.

"Yes it's me….Let's go talk back in the meadow." Masquerade told her, and then Alice was in the same meadow with the one tree where Masquerade left her.

"Masquerade…..Do you know where Dan is?" asked Alice bluntly wanting answers.

"Yes, the same base I stayed at in the past. I can guide you there with your friends" said Masquerade in a serious voice. He stepped forward, to get closer to Alice, and then he raised his hand and opened it showing his former Bakugan, the bakugan opened its ball form and showed its three heads. Alice was ecstatic at the site of her guardian bakugan, Hydraniod, so she took him in her hands and hugged him close to her chest.

"Oh! Hydranoid, I missed you so much." Alice said and continued to cuddle Hydranoid.

"I missed you too, Alice" said Hydranoid and tried his best to hug her back.

"There's no time for a touching reunion, Alice" Masquerade told her in a calm voice. Alice stops cuddling Hydranoid and looked at Masquerade seriously.

"As I was saying… Dan is in trouble, Naga has kidnapped him. I don't know what his motive is…But I have a bad feeling about it. I know Naga wants revenge on Drago because he ruined his plans but I don't know what Naga's doing with Dan. "Masquerade explained. Alice was shocked from the terrible news.

"B-but we thought Naga was dead! And how did he escape that last attack Drago hit him with that we all saw?" Alice inquired; Hydranoid began to go silent, and jumped onto Alice's left shoulder and looked at Masquerade. Masquerade took a deep breath and sighed.

"That…..I don't know the answer, Alice. That's why Hydranoid is here to fight alongside with you and the other brawlers" Masquerade said.

"M-Masquerade…..I already gave up brawling when you left me." Alice explained and took a step back; Alice was shaking in fear and had tears drop from her face. Masquerade took a step forward and grabbed Alice's hands to give her comfort.

"Alice….. Don't be scared, I can't fight alongside with you but your friends will always be with you." Masquerade tried to comfort her and smiled. Alice looked at Masquerade and smiled back.

"I guess you're right, Masquerade" Alice said

"I'm always right besides I'm you." Masquerade assured and wiped away Alice's tears with his free hand.

"Masquerade…" Alice muttered and hugged Masquerade. Masquerade hugged her back and patted Alice's back to give her more comfort. Alice stopped hugging Masquerade and smiled.

"Thank you, Masquerade. I won't be scared again, and when we save Dan, I'll stop brawling, is that okay Masquerade?" Alice asked and looked at where she guessed Masquerade's eyes were. Masquerade looked back and nodded.

"It's your decision, Alice. I won't change your mind" answered Masquerade and smiled.

"Thank you." Said Alice and smiled back. Masquerade looked at Hydranoid.

"Hydranoid, protect Alice well" Masquerade ordered.

"Of course" Hydranoid said to his former master.

"I'll see you again, Alice, soon." Masquerade promised, he turned around and walk forward, and then he disappeared.

"Masquerade…." mumbled Alice, and looked at where Masquerade disappeared at. Alice opened her eyes, sat up and looked around.

"Reality….." Alice muttered.

"Yes, Alice." said an all to familiar voice. Alice looked down for the source of the noise and saw Hydranoid besides her.

"Hydranoid, it's you." Alice exclaimed happily and picked up the little black and purple ball.

"Let's sleep some more, Alice. It's still midnight." Hydranoid told her and gestured to the clock. Alice nodded and put Hydranoid beside her pillow; Alice lied down and went to a peaceful sleep.

To be continued

Author: In Chapter 5, I'll write some more ^_^. (I believe it's a long one -_-U) Sorry about the short chapter everyone, please review ^_^.

Chaos: Review or die!...Not really but review anyway.