Hi there readers! I'm presenting to everyone chapter 4! I hope everyone will enjoy this chapter! Now, without further ado, let's start this chapter!
Normal POV
While Dan and the others invaded Alpha City to destroy the dimension controller, Kai was still caring for Aichi when a fever had hit him. Thanks to the ice from Sera's powers, he was able to lower down the fever a little. He wiped the sweat off Aichi's cheek with a cloth while checking his temperature.
" It's going down a little at least... Looks like it's from exhaustion..." Kai thought
Aichi started to open his eyes to take in his surroundings.
" Kai-kun..." Aichi said
" You're awake. How are you feeling?" Kai ask
" I'm fine... Where are the others...?" Aichi ask
" They went to destroy the controller in Alpha City. You should stay here. You're still having a fever." Kai said
" I want to go there too... You know Dan, he gets into trouble a lot... And the others can't always watch over him..." Aichi said
" Shun just arrived. He should be able to handle him for sure." Kai said
" But I still want to go... I'm afraid that something bad will happen to Mira later..." Aichi said
" Mira?"
" I had a dream yesterday night... I could see a bakugan and it was... Mechanical... Almost built to be like a bakugan..." Aichi said
" No way... But you can't go in your condition..." Kai said
" Please... I want to go there..." Aichi begged
Kai pondered about it before heading out of the room without a word. When he came back, the Quatre Knights were behind him.
" We're heading to Alpha City. However, Gaillard and I will be taking care of you, since I'm sure you won't be able to stand or walk properly, considering that you're still having a fever. Neve and Sera will search around the city for the controller, Ratie will follow us. I have the map of the city's underground entrance right here, Mira gave it to me. We'll communicate with communicators, so let's go." Kai said
They nodded as they set off for the city. They arrived at the entrance to the underground.
" You sure it's safe to go down there. I mean those fans are huge..." Ratie said
" I'll try..." Aichi said
He got his arms off Kai and Gaillard's shoulders as he jumped down each of the fans while Kai followed along and supported him again.
" It's safe. Just be careful." Kai said
The other four got down as they explored the underground before reaching the exit. Neve lifted up the lid as they realized they were outside a mall. They each climbed out as they went to do their jobs and communicated through their communicators.
" Over there!" Ratie said
They had arrived at a playground as they saw Dan and the others sitting down, discussing their plans.
" Guys!"
Dan and the others turned to them as they were surprised.
" What are you guys doing here?!" Dan ask
" Aichi was persistent. Can't give in to that." Kai said
" The usual..." Marucho said
" So what are you guys doing?" Kai ask
" We're deciding on who will go brawl in the arena since the dimension controller is there. Once it overheats, the dimension controller will be destroyed." Mira explained
" Like I said, let me brawl!" Dan said
" No way! You always get the glory, Master Dan!" Baron said
" Enough! We'll draw lots to decide." Mira said
Kai and Aichi looked at each other as they drew one lots each too.
" Hold it! You're still recovering!" Gaillard said
" This is better than sitting around doing nothing." Aichi said
" So what you've got?" Mira ask
" I've got nothing." Baron said
" Me neither." Ace said
" Not me either." Shun said
" It's not me either." Mira said
" I'm in." Marucho said
" No way! Why am I not in?!" Dan exclaimed
" So who else is in?" Ace ask
They looked over to Aichi and Kai as they showed them their lots. They were in.
" Oh man..." Dan said
" You guys can go find Neve-san and Sera-san and go to the arena. In case we need any help, that is. Just don't tell them I'm in, let's leave it as a surprise to them." Aichi said
" O-Okay..."
They wore some masks as they checked that they were ready for the brawl in the arena.
" I'm ready here." Marucho said
" Good luck." Aichi said
" We're teamed up so don't lose in the individual." Kai said
" You can count on me!" Marucho said
After some time of brawling, Aichi and Kai were able to make it to the semifinals against the Dark Angels.
" Get ready, brawlers. The Dark Angels are the ones who are going to the finals." Annie said
" Sorry but we're the ones going into the finals." Kai said
" Who are you to talk?" Vanessa ask
" Now, now. Don't go arguing again." Aichi said
" Let the match begin!"
" Gate Card Set! Bakugan brawl! Haos Anchorsaur stand!"
" Bakugan brawl! Haos Hammersaur stand!"
" Bakugan brawl! Sing Saver Dragon stand!"
" Bakugan brawl! Liberator, Blue Flame Dragon stand!"
" Gate Card Open! Haos Reactor!"
Anchorsaur and Hammersaur gets a plus 100G.
" Let's try this. Ability activate! Blue Flame Sword!" Aichi declared
" Ability activate! Sing Saver Blast!" Kai declared
" Ability activate! Spark Protector!" Annie declared
" Ability activate! Mirror Ghost!" Vanessa declared
Both attacks were either deflected or went through as the two attacks collided with each other, causing both of them to lose some life points and at the same time, their bakugan went back to them.
" Sing Saver Dragon!"
" Blue Flame Dragon!"
" Are you alright?" Kai ask
" Yes." Sing Saver replied
" Blue Flame, are you hurt?" Aichi ask
" No, I'm fine." Blue Flame replied
" Just give up. You can't beat us." Annie said
" Yeah. We're the ones winning this thing." Vanessa said
" Yeah. Win this thing. However... There is one thing you should know. The winner for this match..." Kai said
" Are us!" Aichi said
They took off their masks and took out another bakugan. In the audience, Neve and Sera were shocked.
" Gaillard! Ratie! What did we say about bringing him in there?!" Neve ask
" They drew lots and won. We can't deny that." Ratie replied
Back to the brawl...
" Hate to say this but we're going to end this! Gate Card Set! Bakugan brawl! Perdition Dragon, Vortex Dragonewt stand!" Kai declared
" Bakugan brawl! Star-vader, Garnet Star Dragon stand!" Aichi declared
" Bakugan brawl! Haos Anchorsaur stand!" Annie declared
" Bakugan brawl! Haos Hammersaur stand!" Vanessa declared
" Ability activate! Power Eraser!" Annie declared
Garnet Star and Vortex were trapped in the ability.
" Give up. Any bakugan's power level that is lesser than 300 can't use their ability." Annie said
" Think again. Gate Card Open! Lava Reactor!" Kai declared
Lava spurted out from the ground as Vortex's power level went up by 300G.
" Adding this. Ability activate! Vortex Storm!" Kai declared
Vortex disappeared and grabbed Anchorsaur.
" Anchorsaur!"
" Be quiet and watch. Ability activate! Flash Bow!" Vanessa declared
The attack hit Anchorsaur as his ability was nullified.
" Oh no!"
" Garnet Star Dragon! Ability activate! Mind Lock!" Aichi declared
Garnet Star roared as black rings emerged from the ground and shocked Anchorsaur. Anchorsaru has a -200G as Garnet Star has an increase of 400G.
" With that, I'm taking your Anchorsaur." Aichi said
Anchorsaur disappeared as it went to Aichi.
" Let's finish this! Ability activate! Dragonewt Hurricane!" Kai declared
The attack hit as Hammersaur disappeared and went to Kai.
" And that's the end of the brawl." Kai said
" We did it, Kai-kun!" Aichi said
" Yeah."
They were able to head to the finals thanks to that and face Lync and Volt.
" Hey, Dan. How's your situation?" Aichi communicated
" It's difficult. There's security everywhere. I'm afraid it might take a little while. Keep it up though." Dan communicated
" Yeah. Honestly, I'm worried. Those two might pull some tricks on us. But we'll do our best to defeat them and destroy that controller." Aichi communicated
" Yeah. Good luck." Dan communicated
" You too." Aichi communicated
Kai suddenly tapped his shoulder and nodded his head to their front. It was Lync and Volt.
" Uh oh. We have trouble. Talk to you later." Aichi communicated
" Be careful." Dan communicated
" Aichi-sama. Do you need our help?" Gaillard communicated
Aichi looked at the corner of his eyes to see Gaillard and the others in the shadows.
" No thanks. We can handle this. Go back to the audience and wait for us." Aichi communicated
" And stop communicating unless necessary. It's annoying." Kai communicated
Aichi sweat dropped.
" You heard him. I'll see you guys later." Aichi communicated
" Okay." Gaillard communicated
He turned it off as they faced their two opponents.
" Good luck in the finals cause you're gonna need it." Lync said
" I'm not a fool. You two are not passing by for no reason. So? Are you going to tell us something?" Aichi ask
" Yeah. You're quite smart for someone like you." Lync said
" I'm just going to ignore that comment..." Aichi said
" Get straight to the point already." Kai said
" We've acquired information that you're a king. However, I don't know if the information is that useful." Volt said
" Really? Who tipped you off?" Aichi ask
" Is it really that important? But even so, our leader, Prince Hydron ordered us to take you back to him." Lync said
" I did self-defense and now this happens? I really need to stop doing that but what choice do I have?" Aichi thought
" So, is that all? If that's all then you'll have to wait till you win. Don't try to make the effort." Kai said
" You said it. Just wait till we win." Volt said
" And we'll see if he really is a king then." Lync said
" Fine by us. But we won't lose to the likes of you guys." Kai said
" We'll see about that." Volt said
They left as Aichi and Kai relaxed a little.
" What did I say? Aren't I right that you'll be targeted?" Kai ask
" Alright. You're right. But I can't turn back time... At least, I don't have to use any of my powers in the arena. But if I do have to, don't try to stop me." Aichi said
" Okay."
" And one more thing... Don't hold me like that. If they had seen it just now, what do you think would happen?" Aichi ask, pointing to the sneaky hand on his waist that belonged to Kai
" Fine."
He let go of him as they proceeded to the arena again.
" Looks like it's up to us to do this." Kai said
" How are we going to get the energy to the maximum?" Aichi ask
" Easy. We give the controller our strongest powers and destroy it." Kai replied
" As expected of you." Aichi said
" Let the battle begin!"
" Gate Card Set! I'll handle this. Bakugan brawl! Perdition Dragon, Vortex Dragonewt!" Kai declared
" That dragon's huge... Then I'll-" Lync said but was stopped
" I'll handle him." Volt said
" Okay then."
" Bakugan brawl! Bakugan stand! Haos Brontes!" Volt delcared
" Gate Card Open! Lava Reactor! Ability activate! Lava Wing!" Kai declared
" Ability activate! Maniactus Magical!" Volt declared
The Gate Card and ability were nullified.
" Ability activate! Ghost Cell! I believe these guys will give you nightmares!" Volt said
" Dragonewt!" Kai exclaimed
" I'm going in! Bakugan brawl! Star-vader, Garnet Star Dragon stand!" Aichi declared
" Finally, something I can play with. Bakugan brawl! Altair stand!" Lync declared
" Ability activate! Negative Ground!" Aichi declared
Brontes's ability was nullified as Vortex was freed.
" Thank you, Garnet Star." Vortex thanked
" No problem." Garnet Star said
" Aichi, is that..." Kai said
" Yes... I'm afraid so..." Aichi said
" How are we supposed to find its weakness?" Kai ask
Aichi observed the mechanical bakugan as he noticed the lenses. He then looked at the structure of the bakugan.
" Could it be..." Aichi muttered
" What is it?" Kai ask
Aichi started to whisper something over to Kai.
" Okay. Ability activate! Furious Wind!" Kai declared
A whirlwind surrounded the field as it interrupted Altair's vision.
" Got you now! Ability activate! Binding Rings!" Aichi declared
Black rings emerged and hit Altair's wings. Altair isn't able to get up easily because of the hit.
" Let's finish Altair and Brontes off right now! Double ability activate! Dragonewt Hyper Wing plus Lava Wing!" Kai declared
" Double ability activate! Mind Lock plus Cosmic Star!" Aichi declared
The attacks hit as Lync and Volt's life gauge fell by a half.
" Gate Card Set! Bakugan brawl! Altair stand! Let's add this! Mechanical Ventus Wired! Bakugan brawl!" Lync declared
Altair and Wired combined to become Meta Altair.
" Bakugan brawl! Brontes stand!" Volt declared
" Bakugan brawl! Perdition Dragon, Vortex Dragonewt stand!" Kai declared
" Bakugan brawl! Star-vader, Garnet Star Dragon stand!" Aichi declared
They noticed a spark of rainbow transferring to the controller.
" They did it. Now we can go full power." Aichi said
" Yeah. Let's finish this! Fusion Ability activate! Legion! Line up, two Perdition Dragons!" Kai declared
Perdition Dragon, Whirlwind Dragon went side by side Vortex.
" Me too! Fusion Ability activate! Legion! Fight together, Star-vaders!" Aichi declared
Photon went side by side Garnet Star.
" Legion ability activate! Lock!" Aichi declared
The locks trapped Brontes and Altair.
" Now, Kai-kun!" Aichi said
" Okay! Legion ability activate! One!" Kai counted
The attack hit Brontes.
" Two!"
The next attack hit Altair.
" Trinity Crimson Flame!"
The last attack hit both bakugan at the same time. They went back to Lync and Volt as their life gauge emptied. Aichi and Kai won the brawl.
" We did it!" Aichi cheered
There were shaking as the arena started to collapse.
" The people! Quatre Knights! Hurry!" Aichi communicated
" Right!"
The four got up from their seats and took out their talismans.
" Holy Prominence!"
" Steel Wall!"
" Fairy Masquerade!"
" Millennium Blizzard!"
The attacks sent some of the falling pillars away.
" There's more!" Sera exclaimed
" We won't make it in time!" Gaillard exclaimed
There was a tap sound as barriers surrounded the people that the falling pillars were heading towards. Aichi had took out his scepter, a barrier surrounding both him and Kai. Bakugans rose from the ground as they walked out.
" Stay calm! The bakugans are our friends." Mira said
" What she's saying is true!" Drago said
There were exclamations in the crowd when another pillar started to fall.
" Oh no! I won't make it in time!" Aichi exclaimed
Just when the pillar was about to hit the people, Anchorsaur and Hammersaur had saved them.
" Is everyone alright?" Anchorsaur ask
" Yeah!"
When the arena stopped shaking, all five put down their powers as Kai caught Aichi from collapsing. The scepter turned back into the ring as Aichi put it back on.
" We did it..." Aichi panted
" Yeah. Good job. Rest now. We'll get you back to the base." Kai said
" Yeah..."
Aichi closed his eyes and slept as Kai carried him up.
" We're going back to the base first. Settle everything and meet us back there. Let's go, Quatre Knights." Kai communicated
He went back to the base to take care of Aichi.
" You guys can go back to your room. I can take care of him alone. I know you guys are probably tired. Go." Kai said
The four looked at each other before agreeing and going back to their room. Kai replaced the cloth on Aichi's forehead before wiping the sweat off his cheek. He checked his temperature again before tucking the blanket further for Aichi.
" Looks like his temperature won't go down..." Kai said
Aichi opened his eyes to see Kai.
" Kai-kun..." Aichi said
" Get some more rest. You're having a high fever." Kai said
" Sorry... I bothered you too much..." Aichi said
" You're not. Go back to sleep. You'll recover soon." Kai said
" I'm sorry..." Aichi apologized before falling asleep
There was a knock on the door as Gaillard opened the door with a bowl on his hand.
" Here. I went to Cray just now to gather some herbs. One of our Elders, Elder Forest, told us about the herbs grown in the Zoo Nation. The four of us studied about it before we met Aichi-sama. Aichi-sama and the other three probably learnt about it too, so I gathered some herbs and grinded them into a medicine that will help him in his recovery." Gaillard said
Kai took the medicine and took a spoonful of it. He helped Aichi up and Aichi opened his eyes.
" Here. Drink this. It's going to be a little bitter but bear with it. It'll help you to recover quickly." Kai said
Aichi drank the medicine and went back to sleep as Kai tucked him in.
" Thanks. I think it's working. Go back to sleep. It's night already." Kai said
" Okay."
Gaillard went out of the room as Kai got ready to sleep as well. Aichi tossed and turned before calming down.
" It's okay... It's just a nightmare..." Kai said
Aichi seemed to hear him and grabbed his hand close by.
" Kai-kun... Kai-kun..." Aichi called
Kai thought about it before climbing up the bed to sleep with Aichi since Aichi seemed to think otherwise about his idea to sleep on the floor and fell asleep.
~ The next day~
Kai woke up and saw that Aichi was still asleep. He got up and went for a shower before coming out with his usual attire. He turned his head to see Aichi awake.
" Kai-kun." Aichi said
" Hey. You feeling better already?" Kai ask
" Yeah. The herbs really helped. I need to thank Gaillard-kun later." Aichi replied
" That's great. Then let's go." Kai said
" Okay."
Kai helped Aichi up as he showered and changed to his normal clothes before going with Kai to make breakfast. After making breakfast, both set up the table and the breakfast as the others came down.
" Morning!" Aichi greeted
" You're feeling better already?" Dan ask
" Yeah. Thanks to the medicine from Gaillard-kun." Aichi replied
" You're welcome." Gaillard said
They ate breakfast, went to train and brawl or cardfight until it was night. Aichi and Kai prepared yet another feast for them at night.
" Thanks for the food!"
They started eating.
" Guys. Do you have to make so much noise when you eat?" Mira ask
" Runo used to say that too..." Dan said
" Who's Runo?" Mira ask
" I know that name! Runo is one of the six original bakugan brawlers. Am I right, Master Dan?" Baron ask
" Right..."
" You miss her?" Mira ask
Dan choked on his drink.
" You sound jealous." Ace said
" I just like to know where I stand. She's your girlfriend?" Mira ask
" No, she's not!" Dan replied
" That's not what I heard from Runo." Marucho teased
" Marucho!"
" She's not?" Drago ask
" No, she's not! I don't know where you guys get these ideas! Right, Shun?" Dan ask
" She's not?" Shun ask
" Aichi-san, Kai-san!" Dan begged
" She's not?" The two ask
Dan fainted from that. They went to sleep after dinner but were awaken by something... A familiar voice...
" Come on, Julie!"
" Runo... I don't think this is safe..."
" I'll take the risk. Now just hit the switch!"
Aichi and Kai were awoken by the voices.
" What is this?" Aichi ask
" I don't know... We better find out." Kai said
" Yeah!"
They ran out with the Knights behind them to outside.
" The voices are everywhere!" Ratie exclaimed
When the voices stopped, Runo appeared behind them.
" Runo?"
" You idiot! Why'd you ditch us?" Runo ask
They tried to hug each other but they ran through each other.
" Something's... not right here..." Aichi said
" What should we do, Aichi-sama?" Gaillard ask
That was when they heard Micheal's voice on how to bring Runo back to normal.
" The Dimension Portal..." Aichi said
He brought out his scepter.
" What are you going to do?" Kai ask
" I'm going to find the way to the portal. Go back to the base and get ready." Aichi replied
They nodded and ran back into the base. Aichi closed his eyes and focused as his Vanguard Circle appeared below his feet. His surroundings became grey.
" I need to focus... The portal should be somewhere close by..." Aichi thought
That was when he saw a light coming from a mountain. He opened his eyes and tapped his scepter on the ground. A trail of light led the way as he followed the light with the others behind him. When they arrived, Shadow had to show up of all things.
" Get out of the way!" Aichi said
" As if I would listen! The girl's not getting pass and you're not getting away!" Shadow said
" Aichi!"
" Let us handle this! You guys go ahead with Runo!" Marucho said
" Okay! Be careful!" Dan said
They ran as they arrived at the portal.
" Go on, Runo." Dan said
" Okay."
She went into a portal when a blast caught them off guard.
" Is everyone alright?" Kai ask
" Yeah."
" We're alright here..."
" Me too..."
" Aichi?" Kai ask
" I'm fine..." Aichi replied
Dan saw Spectra and Gus entering the portal with Lync following and ran into the portal. Mira and Baron followed.
" We should go too." Aichi said
" But the others..." Kai said
" They'll be fine. Trust me." Aichi said
" Okay."
They ran into the portal as well and entered Dan's world.
And that's the end of this chapter! I hope everyone enjoyed this chapter! Look forward to the next chapter! Thank you for reading and bye bye!