Bakugan: Still Standing
JJ Dolls
Famous celebrity duo Jenny and Jewls, JJ Dolls, rode in their limo to their next performance, four years after the defeat of Naga. Starting last week, the duo was on tour across the country to perform at various venues and meet some of their fans for the next two months.
Jewls sat lazily sat beside Jenny, reading a magazine and eating from a bag of chips. Jenny was staring out the window. She was more than prepared for the performance they were going to, so that was no problem. However, she was hopelessly bored. Jenny glanced over at Jewls and made a face, "You do know how, like, unhealthy that is, and how, like, angry our, like, staff will be if they see you eating that, right?"
Jewls shrugged, just as bored as Jenny, and couldn't have cared less, "It's their problem if they freak. I'm so bored, and what else is there to do but eat snacks while reading?"
Before Jenny could respond, her cell phone rang. The celebrity pulled out her blue-and-purple cell phone and answered it, "Hello? It's Jenny of the JJ Dolls speaking."
The voice of what sounded like a male teen only around a year or two younger than she was sounded through the phone excitedly, "Oh, Jenny! I'm so glad you picked up, it's Marucho from the Bakugan Battle Brawlers!"
Upon the mention of the Battle Brawlers, Jenny matched the name to a face and remembered the blonde kid of the Brawlers. Jenny smiled and replied, "Marucho? OMG, it's been, like, forever since I've talked to you! Hold on, I'll put you on speaker so Jewls can talk, too." Jenny pressed a button and then held the phone between her and Jewls, mouthing to the teal-haired girl, "It's Marucho".
Jewls grinned and spoke to the phone, "Hi Marucho! It's, like, totally boring here. What's up with you?"
Marucho replied through the phone, "Well, actually, I'm holding a special tournament at Bakugan Interspace in about two months, a week after your tour ends."
Both Jenny and Jewls gasped in excitement and the latter said, "Wow, really? That's awesome!"
Marucho nervously responded, "Thanks... It's actually the reason why I called. I was wondering if you could help me promote it. I already have a team working on commercials and posters, but it wouldn't hurt to have some sponsors, like the JJ Dolls. You know, if it's not too much to ask."
Jenny grinned and said, "Are you kidding? We'd be happy to! Just send us the info and supplies, and then every fan of JJ Dolls will be hearing about your tournament!"
A week later, the JJ Dolls were in Italy. They had finished a performance and were now doing an autograph signing event. During their big performance on stage, they had done a big bit to promote Marucho's tournament, and given flyers out to the fans.
Jewls sat on Jenny's left as she signed a JJ Dolls T-shirt for a fan. Giving a smile to the fan, Jewls said, "Thanks for supporting JJ Dolls! And don't forget to check out the Bakugan Interspace tournament!"
The fan thanked her and the next person stepped in line. The person handed Jewls a flyer for the tournament to sign. As Jewls thanked the fan for supporting her and Jenny, she couldn't help but notice the fan's strange fashion choice. The fan was a tall, grown man wearing a black-hooded cloak over whatever he was wearing underneath.
Jewls handed the signed flyer back to the fan and the man put the flyer away, shaking Jewls's hand calmly, "It was nice to meet you."
As Jewls shook the man's hand, she felt a tiny object resting between their palms. When the man pulled away, the object seemingly disappeared and Jewls immediately felt lightheaded. As the next fan stepped before Jewls, the blue-haired idol clutched her head in pain. Certain memories flashed before her eyes, before she cried out in pain and collapsed.
Everyone in the area gasped in shock, and Jenny shouted out in worry, "Jewls!" Jenny quickly raced to her best friend's side, trying to shake her awake. She then put a hand to Jewls's forehead, checking the girl's temperature. She then checked Jewls's pulse, and sighed in relief when both proved to be fine.
A group of men, a part of Jenny and Jewls' staff, ushered the rest of the fans out, ending the event early. As Jenny finally got her friend to wake up, a cloaked man in an alleyway gave an eerie grin before disappearing.
Jewls groaned as her eyes opened. She spotted Jenny right beside her, asking if she was alright. Jewls gave a weak, "Yeah, I'm fine." She realized that she was still at the autograph-signing table, and that the fans were all gone. Jewls rubbed the sleep out her eyes, before she abruptly sneezed. As she sniffled, Jewls added, "But I think I'm catching a cold."
