Hey there Brawlers and Welcome back to Bakugan Battle Brawlers Complexity!

Right now we're beginning to get to the good stuff of the series with the meeting of the 3rd best Bakugan player in the world, Klaus.

Now this was getting close to nearly being delayed due to me playing several other games such as APEX Legends, Starlink Battle for Atlas and Warframe, but with this done I can rest easy fro a bit but I feel that next story upload which is on my profile might be a bit tricky. But enough outta me I hope you enoy the latest chapter of this nostalgic series!

BAKUGAN BRAWL!


Bakugan Battle Brawlers

Complexity

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What are you gonna do? The Odds are stacked against you! Backed against the wall, gotta give it your all!

This is that final stand! The Power's in your hands!

TWO WORLDS COLLIDE! ON THE INSIDE! YOU GOTTA FIGHT FOR WHAT'S RIGHT! BEFORE IT'S GONE! GONE!

THIS IS BAKUGAN!


The Bakugan Battle Brawlers In...

B.F.F.: Best Friends Forever!


"Augh man, why does fate kick us in the balls?" I asked as we all sat down on the couch in exhaustion. After several hours of looking for the infinity core our luck has come up real short as we found nothing leading to it, ever since I beat Runo to prove my innocence to the team that I wasn't a spy I've felt better than last time. However I get the feeling Shun still suspects me but I can't change everyone with the snap of my fingers. Even in that timeframe Julie seemed a lot better now after the battle with her childhood friend Billy.

But right now…

"Quite the vocabulary Connor". Runo said with a brow raised.

"I'm Australian, what do you expect?" I shrugged with a smirk on my face.

"I'm beginning to wonder if there are any leads to the infinity core at all". Alice stated.

"Oh for crying out loud!" Dan cried.

"Come on, don't get upset Dan". Julie said

"Julie, we are all upset". Gorem said to her.

"Yea but we're not as immature as Dan! Every time something doesn't go his way he freaks out!" Runo stated taking a jab at the Pyrus Brawler.

"Wouldn't you feel the same way Runo?" I asked rhetorically with a brow raised and she didn't seem to argue that I had a point to what I was saying to her. "But I can understand what you're getting at Dan, but being impatient can get ya into trouble, and that is the last thing we need right now. There has to be another way to approach this". With everything coming up with squat we don't have any idea on where else to look. However when I looked towards Marucho but he was at the end of the table which had…is that Takoyaki?

"They're best when their hot! Go on Dig in!" He exclaimed happily as everyone's mood went into a complete 180. I mean as long as it keeps the teams moral up I ain't complaining.

"Hey Marucho how did you learn to cook all this?" I asked him.

"Well we watched a lot of cooking shows on TV. They were really inspiring". He answered.

"Do you think I could get the recipe?" Alice asked.

"Sorry that's our little secret. That and 30,000 other viewers". Preyas said which made me roll my eyes in amusement. We then all tug in to the food that the two of them had cooked for us and everyone was quite happy and a lot better than the mood from before. At times like these worry just washes away and being among friends is something to be treasured.

After the meal we had all went to our rooms to retire for the night, I then went over to my nightstand and pulled out a picture that had me, Mum and several of my friends back home in Australia. But my attention was drawn towards boy who had blond hair and wore a blue hoodie and grey cargo pants who was next to me with a smug grin on his face making me smile at the good times that we had.

"I miss those times". I said to myself as Leonidas saw the picture as well. "Whenever we had a Bakugan battle we always went to our fullest to see how strong we could get". I said but my smile faded. "But now…I dunno".

"Have you ever talked to him?" Leonidas asked.

"A few days ago, he refuses to say no but I'd rather settle it on my own terms. He's changed since the last time I saw him, I just hope he hasn't changed too much now that I think about it". I said as I out the picture back in the drawer and closing it up and laying on my bed. Wait a tick…

"Where's Monarus?" I asked sitting up facing the Pyrus Bakugan.

"She said she needed to take care of something. What it was I'm not too certain of". He answered in thought. "Then again Monarus has her reasons". I then laid back down on the bed as I stared at the ceiling wondering what my little butterfly Bakugan could be up to at this hour.

'I wonder what she's doing'. I thought to myself with a brow raised.


As the girls were washing up the dishes from tonight's meal they didn't see a small certain Haos Bakugan slip into the kitchen, the said Bakugan overheard something concerning her Australian friend.

"So Alice tell me, you've been spending a lot of time Connor lately is there anything that's caught your eye?" Runo asked as the red haired girl looked at her friend in confusion. "Oh come on you know what I mean, do you like him?" Runo smiled but it made Alice click and her cheeks went pink.

"I-it's not like that. He's just been a good friend and-," "Ooooh someone's in love!" Julie said out of the blue startling the poor girl. "No wait that's not it!" Alice said quickly trying to convince them that wasn't the point she's trying to make.

"The how come you weren't in your bed one night? I looked everywhere for you being the best friend I am I found you leaving Connor's room. You sure there's nothing like that between the two of you?" Runo asked with a smile.

"Now, now girls leave her alone". A fourth voice called out as they then looked on the table to see Monarus.

"Monarus? What are you doing here?" Julie asked the question on their minds.

"Well I decided to do a little roaming of my own when I couldn't help but overhear you girls talking about Connor. So I just thought I'd stop by and see what the fuss was about". She said making the room go silent. "What? Can't a little Bakugan like me get some gossip?" She asked flapping her wings.

"Well, we may think that Alice might have a little crush on Connor~" Julie stated.

"Oh yea I figured that out day 1". Monarus said casually shocking two of them but Alice was more embarrassed now that the little Haos Bakugan said it out loud. "Look, in case you didn't notice I'm pretty sure that Connor has a crush on you too Alice. I mean really after noticing it the first time round and seeing how you to interact with each other, I mean the pieces kinda fell in place". Alice was at the point she could admit it out loud but she stayed silent to avoid anything that might come out to embarrass her even more. But there was some reassurance that she now knows that Connor likes her too. "Look Alice. I know that Connor likes you he's just not if you feel the same way, the way I see it just give him time and I'm sure he be in the same boat as you".

"Are you sure Monarus?" Alice asked with uncertainty. If the Bakugan could smile…she'd be smirking confidently.


"Hey guys come here a second!" Dan called us to the lounge room as we all gathered to hear what he had in mind.

"What's up Dan?" I asked him.

"I've been thinking about it a lot and I feel like we should ask for information about the Infinity Core on our website". He said making us think that he was thinking straight.

"Dan didn't we talk about this? If we do that the chances of our enemies figuring out what we're up to is quite high". I said to him saying that it might not be the best of ideas. "I feel like the risks outweigh the rewards here mate".

"Like Connor said it's risky". The Haos brawler stated.

"I agree with Connor and Runo Dan". Alice agreed.

"I'm all for the idea". Shun spoke making us face him. "Even if we keep our act together unnoticed, information is still going to be leaked". He pointed making a very solid point when I thought about it. "So I feel that we should go on the offensive. We've tried everything else haven't we? So let's stick our necks out and see what happens". He smiled which was quite rare for him.

"Alright, so who's with us?" Dan smiled as the rest were uncertain said yes. I merely nodded in agreement seeing Shun's side of the spectrum as the message was posted I'm certain the percentage of this being a trap was extremely high but I know that with Leonidas with us and the combined power of all the brawlers we'll be able to pull though whatever is thrown our way.

When the morning came around we had gotten reply not even 24 hours later which didn't seem like a coincidence in my books. The location that the message was sent from is in Germany, however when we got there…I wasn't expecting a freaking castle.

"That's where we're going? Somebody pinch me". Dan said in shock.

"I was about to ask the same thing dude". I replied. "Well no sense in waiting around huh?" I said aloud in which everyone agreed as we then touched down and made our way to the front door. "Seeing it up close makes this place a bit more intimidating I think".

"Has anyone found the doorbell yet?" Dan asked as the doors had opened all on their own.

"Uh…open sesame?" I shrugged taking the lead with Shun close behind and the rest of the gang following suit. "With all this suit of armour you'd think this guy is a collector of some kind". I said aloud.

"Well you're quite right my friend". A voice said that got our attention, but who the voice belong to was someone I never thought we'd have to run into. "Welcome Brawlers, please make yourself at home".

"You're the one who contacted us?" I asked.

"Yes, please forgive the mysterious nature of my message. My name is Klaus Von Hertzon". He said introducing himself.

"Translation, the 3rd best ranked Bakugan Player in the world". I said aloud.

"You're serious Connor?" Marucho said in which I nodded in return.

"I'm flattered that you know of me. And I know your Marucho, and your Bakugan is Preyas who possesses the Aquos attribute". He said before looking at me. "And you're Connor sharp. The top player in Australia and ranked number 7 in the world, and your Bakugan is Leonidas, which is quite fascinating due to him being quite the enigma".

"Someone's done their homework, but why is the real question". I stated with my arms crossed.

"Heh, to be honest I've been wanting to go up against the Brawlers for quite some time now". Klaus confessed. I bloody knew it.

"So you dragged us all the way here so we could battle? And you were lying about having information about the Infinity Core?" Dan said clearly pissed at Klaus's real intentions.

"How dare you! A real gentleman would never have done that!" Alice cried.

"I think his definition of a Gentleman is clearly different from yours Alice". I added.

"You're mistaken, I will indeed fore fill my promise. Provided that you win against me". He challenged.

"If that's what you want then I'll gladly accept". I said but Marucho stopped me.

"Wait Connor, I'll take this one". He said to me. "His favourite Bakugan is Sirenoid who possesses the Aquos attribute much like Preyas does".

"You're certain Marucho?" I asked him as he turned to me.

"Don't sweat it, we'll eat these two for breakfast!" He smiled.

"That's right! With a little fruit garnish and everything". Preyas added.

"Well if that's the case at least let me tag along for the ride". I stated as the two of them agreed. We then looked towards Klaus and we saw he had the exact same Shooter as Billy and Komba. "You're working for Masquerade? I though you couldn't sink any lower but you proved me wrong by the looks of things. Meaning you also have the damn Doom card as well". I snarled.

"I assume you still accept the challenge?" He said with a smirk.

"I wouldn't miss it for the world!"

"FIELD OPEN!"

Both their cards shined blue as I put my hand on Marucho's shoulder so I'd be pulled in as well leaving the rest of the gang behind as Klaus set his Doom card.

"BAKUGAN BRAWL!" Marucho had then made the first turn going for his card. "Make this one count old buddy, LIMULUS STAND!" The Crab fish looking Bakugan then emerged from the blue light.

"Rather a cautious start. Testing the waters are we?" Klaus said as he raised his shooter. "Guess that means it's my turn. BAKUGAN BRAWL! STINGLASH STAND!" The scorpion Bakugan then emerged from his Gate Card. Nothing happening yet.

Limulus power level 320Gs

Stinglash power level 350Gs. 30G advantage.

"Please, please put me out there! I wanna show this arrogant snot who's boss!" Preyas begged to Marucho who smiled.

"Alright Preyas! Go do some damage!" He said as Preyas was loaded into his shooter. "BAKUGAN BRAWL!" I could've sworn Preyas say Yeehaw as he was launched. "PREYAS STAND!"

"YEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH BABY!" Preyas called as he emerged from a pillar of water. "So I hear ya wanted to me? CHANGE OF ATRABUTE! SUBTERRA!" Well Preyas does like to be dramatic. "Please Pardon the intrusion. But did someone order a butt kicking?!"

Preyas Undergoing attribute change.

"So this is the attribute change I've heard about. Interesting". Klaus said.

"Watch this! ABILITY CARD ACTIVATE! AQUOS AND SUBTERRA DIAGONAL!" Marucho commanded.

Preyas power level increased to 400Gs

"I'll take ya down with just one little punch!" Preyas taunted as he was glowing brown with Subterra energy.

"Now that won't do now won't it? Then I'll have to tell you about the Infinity Core". Klaus smiled. "GATE CARD OPEN! SCAPEGOAT!" The Gate Card then activated as I already know the effect.

"You plan on stopping the battle Klaus? Scared?" I taunted. "The player that shot their Bakugan on the gate card first can either continue the battle or stop".

"He's correct, and I choose to stop this battle". Klaus said as both Stinglash and Preyas returned to their respective players.

Battle Terminated.

"Look at em run! This guys is a whole lot of feathers and not a lot of Chicken!" Preyas taunted…or tried to.

"What?" I asked him with a WTF look.

"I mean he is chicken uh-," "What's that? You think I'm running away from you? I just can't be bother to battle a kid and his two bit comedian sidekick". Klaus taunted.

"TWO BIT COMEDIAN!?" Preyas fumed.

"Preyas he's egging you on!" I said to him.

"Just goes to show you seemed too afraid to fight someone who had a higher power level mate". I taunted myself.

"Well if that's how you see it then…GATE CARD SET!" He replied as he set his card down. "BAKUGAN BRAWL! SIRENOID STAND!" Oh boy, we've got our work cut out for us! Sirenoid was the definition of a Siren of the sea being practically a mermaid.

"Oh boy". I muttered.

"Pleasure to meet you Children". She said softly but it was intentional since she's based off a siren.

"Wow, she's Gorgeous". Preyas awed as he came out of ball form.

"Ha! I'm so glad you approve of her. But she's more than just a pretty face". Klaus stated. "ABILITY CARD ACTIVATE! DIVE MIRRAGE!" Oh no.

"Marucho! She's going after Limulus!" I warned him as Sirenoid dove into the card as if it were water and swam under the card Limulus was on but it came too late as she was already behind Limulus.

"GATE CARD OPEN!" Marucho called but nothing happened. "Oh no!"

"What is it?" Preyas Gulped.

"Something's wrong my Gate card won't open!" He answered.

"Dive Mirage renders the Gate card into water making it useless". Leonidas stated the reasoning for Marucho's card. Sirenoid then wilfully dragged Limulus into the whirlpool she created and Marucho's Bakugan was dragged into the Doom dimension.

"As the saying goes, every rose has its thorn. And she has a really big fucking thorn". I seethed.

"You're quite correct Connor". Klaus said still with that bloody smile of his.

"I won't let you get away with that!" Marucho called as he tossed another Gate card down. "BAKUGAN BRAWL! JUGGERNOID STAND!" With Marucho's Bakugan on the field Klaus's turn was next.

"BAKUGAN BRAWL! TERRORCLAW STAND!" Klaus's Crab Bakugan stood on the field waiting for an opponent. If we have any chance at beating Klaus we need to throw him off.

'If Klaus is expecting them to use different attributes to gain an advantage, we may need to hold off on transformations until we can back him into a corner'. Thought before looking at Preyas and Marucho. "Guys you need to make him think he knows what you're going to do, then throw him off when he least expects it". I advised which gave Marucho an idea.

"Let me in Pilgrim, I'll get revenge". Preyas said wanting to get in the fight. "This. Is for Limulus!"

"BAKUGAN BRAWL! PREYAS STAND!" Marucho called as Preyas was back on the battlefield for the second time, and I have an idea on what Marucho might have up his sleeve. "ABILITY CARD ACITVATE! AQUOS OVERCHARGE!" Marucho called.

X

Ability Card: Aquos Overcharge

Colour: Red

Effect: If you and your opponent have Aquos Bakugan on the field, your Bakugan's G power is doubled.

X

Preyas Power level increase

With this trick Klaus half expected for Marucho to have Preyas switch Attribute, but going with a simple Aquos double effect threw him off. Leaving Preyas the winner of the battle and Terrorclaw at the lower power level.

"I'm so hungry I can eat a horse! But I think I'll have a crab instead!" Preyas smirked as he charged at Terrorclaw and full on drop kicked Klaus's Bakugan as Preyas won the fight being sent back to Marucho.

"Now that was satisfying. Good job fellas". I smirked as both Preyas and Marucho were glad that they came out with a win against Klaus.

"I'm impressed, you actually managed to throw me off. But don't think you'll be so lucky the next time!" Klaus Stated as it was now his turn. "BAKUGAN BRAWL! STINGLASH STAND!" His Blue scorpion was now facing Marucho's Juggernoid.

"GATE CARD OPEN! HEAVY SURF!" Marucho called even thou all Aquos Bakugan are buffed, Juggernoid has the advantage. "ABILITY CARD ACTIVATE! DEPTH TORNADO!" Juggernoid then started spinning creating a twister of water.

Stinglash power level increase to 590Gs.

Juggernoid power increase to 670Gs. Juggernoid has advantage.

"Now it's my turn! ABILITY CARD ACTIVATE! ABYSS RULER!" Klaus then plays his ability card which made me check both Bakugan's power level.

Stinglash power level increase to 690Gs.

Stinglash had done the same thing however the creased power level completely overpowered Juggernoid's sending him to the Doom Dimension…much like my Aquos Juggernoid.

"Juggernoid No!" Marucho cried as Stinglash was sent back to Klaus.

"Put me in quick!" Preyas said as Marucho didn't hesitate to do so

"GATE CARD SET!" The young Aquos brawler then set another Gate card down for Preyas to land on. "BAKUGAN BRAWL! PREAYS STAND!" Now Preyas was on the battle field for round 3.

"Alright! It's time to kick some-," Preyas stopped himself as all our attention was towards Marucho.

"If I let you fight Preyas there a good chance you'll…" He could finish that sentence, meaning that we caught on what he was trying to say.

"Please don't think about that". Preyas said sadly. "But I-," "Now listen to me Marucho". Preyas interrupted. "I admire you because you're a strong battler. But I also admire you because you're caring". He stated firmly yet kind at the same time.

"I'm strong and, caring?" He asked.

"That's right. You have to be caring to be strong. And you have to be strong for those who have fallen". After hearing those words Marucho seemed more confident now.

"You're right Preyas. To back down now their sacrifices would have been pointless. I don't know what I'd do without you Preyas, so let's do this thing!"

"That's what I wanted to hear ya say!" Preyas said happily before turning towards Klaus.

"While your touching display has warmed my heart-," "Didn't know ya had one". I said interrupting him. "But the dinner hour approaches. BAKUGAN BRAWL!" Klaus then fired his Bakugan…behind Preyas? "SIRENOID STAND!" Oh no not Sirenoid! With what he had in mind Klaus activated an Ability Card which a second later Sirenoid then started playing the small harp on her staff, meaning this was and ability exclusively to her.

"This is the Ability Card Anthea Musa. Once her opponent has heard her beautiful but deadly song, it's over. That Bakugan will be pulled into the doom dimension". Klaus explained Preyas then started walking towards Sirenoid.

"Preyas don't listen to it! Block it out!" I called to him from our side of the field. However it was futile no matter how hard he tried to resist he could stop.

"Come Preyas. Come a little closer, do not be afraid of the water". Sirenoid beckoned.

"But it hasn't been an hour since lunch!" He responded as he then had a foot in the water.

"NO!" We all cried for our friend safety.

"Once he set foot in the water, there's no turning back". Klaus said with a feral smile. "His fate is now sealed".

"No! Preyas!"

"Fight it mate!"

"I-I can't". He cried back as the water disappeared…So did Preyas.

With the field closed bringing us back to earth, even with me here trying to help I couldn't do a thing to help Preyas's demise. When Klaus announced himself the victor everyone was shocked that Marucho lost as Runo came up to him.

"Unfortunately I don't think you ever see each other again". Klaus stated.

"As you cared in the first place". I said stepping up getting his attention. "Picking on people is one thing…but when you mess with my friends you better be ready to pay for the consequences because I'll be damned if I let you get away with that!" I sneered.

"Is that a threat?" "DAMN RIGTH IT IS!" I barked back.

"Give him back". I then heard Marucho get my attention. "I'll do anything but you have to give Preyas Back! There's no on in the universe that could ever replace him!" He cried.

"I'm sorry but I cannot do as you ask. Your Bakugan has been sent to the Doom Dimension. If you wish to place Blame, then blame your own weakness". He said before turning around. "Good day to you". He said before a Portal opened up in front of him and walked through it.

"GIVE HIM BACK!" Marucho roared as he chased after him with Runo close behind.

"Guys! Wait!" I called as I shot after them. But all I saw after that was black.


Hey all! Connor her and coming up on Bakugan Battle Brawlers, Marucho, Runo and I kind of gotten lost after Chasing Klaus. Sheesh how big is this place? To make matters worse we're challenged by Julio, the number 4 ranked Bakugan Player! And It looks like Runo is fuming that he thinks he's the Haos expert and wants to teach him a lesson. Wait a second, how the hell did you get here Dan?! regardless you guys ain't pushing me to the side ling on this one! Not after what they did to Preyas! Alright Leo and Monarus, time to show this macho man how we do it down under! Tune in next time for Bakugan Battle Brawlers Complexity!

BAKUGAN BRAWL!

See ya there mates!


Well we can all agree that we were all gob smacked by Preyas being sent to the Doom Dimension. Now I'm not sure when the next chapter will be up but I'll see what I can do. S I hope you enjoyed and be sure to let me know your thoughts on the story as a whole. A bit of feedback can go a long way, so until then, I'll see ya Next time!

Cronus Prime Out!