Hello,

Hopefulmuse617, hoping there are still readers out there. I still try to work on Neo Legacy, but I am not a very punctual in terms of projects for fun. Anyways here's episode 7. You get to meet the "?" although I think "?" is rather obvious and be revealed as soon as the "recruits" get their mission. Also you will all meet another a soon to be member, Hoang Lin. Quick note, when I had my thoughts on this season, Hoang may come off as "Mary Sue"(A practically flawless character who is uninteresting and does nothing to further the plot) throughout the series, because 1- she is "kind of me" in the bakugan world as an avatar and 2- I have more developed back-story for her. I will try my best to keep her as co-starring along her fellow brawlers as much as I can, but we'll see.

Hope you enjoy.

PS- Recently downloaded and played Pokemon Go, can see addiction. To anyone else playing BE CAREFUL ESPECIALLY ON BUSY ROADS! See that eevee in a dangerous alley, DON'T BOTHER! SAFETY BEFORE FUN!

BTW- Won't be able to work on next chapter due to a two week vacation out of state, but not out of country. Try to get something started. Maybe an english version of a couple of openers?

Disclaimer- I do not own bakugan


June- We didn't know if there really a way to unbond from the sphere, and it turns out it is not easy, even so, Ingrid ends up joining the team. While we headed back, our old Priam friend came back and he brought a little friend. A clone of Fusion Dragonoid. The brawl I guess ended in a draw, because Priam tried to pull a fast one on me with the Pyrus Core Sphere. But it burned him and he decided to retreat. Fortunately I both me and Shien are still in one piece. We relayed current events to Runo and Ingrid. Now we are on our way to the Ventus Core Sphere in Japan. I wonder why did the sphere do that? Maybe to protect me? Who is or will be the Ventus Holder?


In a dream like scenery June appears once again in brawler wear and looks around. He sees in three-sixty(360) view, thirds of his surroundings in different dark iridescent colors. One third had dark green skies and wide grass fields with a few trees in the far background, another had a brown sky with various rock formations, but there were quite a few trees scattered on various levels, the last had purple skies and a desolate blue-grey barren field, but it was covered in murky dark mist.

June- Okay, first I had been on a ledge and pushed to edge, now what?

voice- Disaster.

June- (jumps) Who said that?!

voice- Disaster. For better or worse. A blessing, a curse.

June- Great, now there's a soundtrack. Would you mind-

June was cut off by a high pitched trill coming from the green section of his view. He reacts, then turns in the direction, he sees the grass is now swaying in the wind and in the center of his view a wind funnel was forming.

June- Okay, maybe I should take it back…

He hears an animalistic cry from the brown surrounding. He turns to check,the ground shakes and cracks. Brown-green thorny plant tendrils pop out of the cracks and snake toward the boy.

June- First the wind, now earth, what's next?(begins to back toward the purple background) Huh?

Suddenly, from the mist, the clanking of metal rang through out the atmosphere. The boy turns and sees glints of light from a dark silhouette. He stands there. June tries to take a moment to breath.

June- Calm down Chase, this is all a dream.

All the mysterious noises resonated once again, this time all at once. The winds stirs, the ground quakes and the mist sets in and enshrouds the boy.

voice- Disaster, will be the calling card... for them.

June- Um, ominous voice mind being, a bit-ah!

The boy freaks out to see a gleaming set of robotic, red eyes from the purple view. He then looks at the other surrounding views and jerks as he sees new sets of eyes, green humanoid eyes and orange glassy eyes in the rocky and grassy environments respectively.

June- Aw man, what have I gotten myself into now!

voice- Disaster.

Shien- June…

June- (he covers his ears)Just stop, I need to find the other holders, what does-

Shien- JUNE CHASE, WAKE UP!

In the real world, fully dressed(except gloveless) Shien yelled in June's right ear, as he is lying in bed in his sleepwear, coverless. Even after that, June mutters and turns in his sleep. Rolling his eyes, the haos user covers his friend's mouth and nose. June immediately jolted out of bed. Shien retracts his arm and wipes his hand on his legs. June pants.

June- Seriously? Couldn't you have just splashed cold water on me like last time?

Shien- We're on a ship, so we have to save water. And by the way, you drool in your sleep.

June(makes a face)- Whatever.(begins to change)

Shien looks down, deeply pondering about something.

A few moments later, June Shien and Ingrid were sitting on the purple sofas in the screen room with Marucho, Runo and Gunz on the screen. The holder's bakugan were on the table.

Shien- Okay Gosei, lay it on us. What's up for today?

Radizen- Gosei?

June- Inside joke. But, he means what do we have to do to find the Ventus Core Sphere?

Marucho- Well, you all will have to go to the Hodaka Academy For Martial Arts, first to meet up with someone.

Recruits- Who?

Runo- An old friend of ours.

Recruits- Old friend?

Amazon- Who is it?

Aerogan- I dunno.

Nexus- hmm…

Gunz- Who do you think?

Ingrid- Maybe someone who teamed up with you during the time when Naga was a threat?

Marucho- Actually, Ingrid, our friend goes way back to the beginning.

Radizen- Yeah, and his bakugan is as much of a talker as he is.

Reptak- Yea, but you definitely talk more than those two combined.

Radizen- Well, … I've got a lot to say.

Reptak- (mutters) More or less.

Ingrid- So who is it?

Shien- Wait, we're going to meet up with-

June- Please, don't say-(mutters)

Shien- Shun Kazami?

June- He said it.(mutters and slouches)

Aerogan- Now, why didn't I think of him?(a question mark appears over his head)

Runo- Oh, by the way could you tell Hoang Lin, Runo says hi and would like to know how you're doing.

Gunz- Wait, (reacts astonished)that kid's there with him?(more on 'this' in some other fanfic)

When the new heroes were walking to the academy, Shien was walking with a spring in his step, June was trailing behind, slouching. Ingrid was matching June's pace. Their walks corresponded with their current emotions. Their bakugan hovered alongside them.

Shien(excitedly)- 'Best day' of my life!

June(glumly)- 'Not' the best day of my life.

Shien- I am 'so' excited!

June- I am 'so not' excited.

Shien- This is going to be awesome!

June- This is 'not' going to be awesome.

Shien- I can't believe I'm going to meet him!

June- 'I can't believe' I'm going to meet him.

Ingrid- Um, June? Why are you so acting all moody?(sweat drops)

Nexus- I believe it has something to do with them being fans.

Aerogan- Is there something about Shun you don't like June? I mean far s I know he and Dan are practically opposites.

June- It's not that, exactly. No doubt he's a legit brawler and deserves respect and props, it's just…

Ingrid- Just what, his fans?

June-(sweat drops) Yeah.

Shien- That and his personality, but you know that there is that "sister" rumor-

Amazon- Sister rumor?

Ingrid-Yeah, there's word that Shun has been hanging out with this girl after Dan's disappearance.

June-(points at friend and begins walking faster and ahead a foot or so) Don't start with me. Let's just get this over with. Find our Ventus user and leave.

Amazon- You know these guys do kind of argue like us Aer.

Aerogan- So what?

In the middle of the forest, Cyrus in his cloak wear was wandering in the woods near the school. He comes across a huge crater about the length of a car. A triangular depression was in the center of the crater.

Cyrus-(stops)Looks like my search begins here.

(Icarion)- (pops out) What can you tell from a big hole?

Cyrus extends his left wrist, pointing the bakumeter's face in the direction of the depression. A beam of green light scanned the depression. After the scanning was done,Cyrus directed the face toward himself and a 3d screen projected with results of the scan.

Cyrus- Plenty, Icarion. The sphere has a holder.

Icarion- Sounds like a failed mission to me.

Cyrus- Perhaps. (lifts his left wrist at face level and fiddles with the 3d projection screen, showing a grid. There were three dots each close to each other, a red, yellow and blue, a ray projecting outward circling around showed theses dots.) But it looks like we need to make haste, seeing that we have company.

Back to the heroes who were now a few feet away from the school on a dirt path.

Ingrid- My feet are killing me. And it's muggy.

June- Then reconsider shoes and outfits the next time we go in a forest.

Ingrid- And you two are fine?

Shien- Yeah. This isn't the first time June and I have done walks like this.

Amazon- Hey, Shien? How come you're excited to meet him?

Aerogan- Yeah, you haven't told me yet.

Shien- Well, you see I have an older brother-

Aerogan- I know that!

June- That's kind of the reason, why he looks up to Shun. Let the dude finish.

Shien- Thanks. Anyways, my brother is not really the kind of loving, caring kind, he's a bit of a jerk and is hot tempered.

Nexus- He sure doesn't sound like the kind of brother June is to Kenneth.

Shien- Yeah, we'll he kind of treats me like a squirt, almost belittling me because he's older than me. My dad sure seems to prefer him over me, and anyways he'll be next in line to pass on my family's kendo secrets.(A flashback occurs. A younger (8 years old in this instance) Shien in a gray T-shirt was fiddling around on the computer and he clicks on a video of Shun fighting a random opponent with Ventus Hawktor as his partner(Assume the video is pre-Gundalian Invader but post-New Vestroia)) But, when I was younger, I heard about bakugan and watch some brawls on my computer. The first Brawler I saw in action was Shun Kazami.(Young Shien's eyes sparkled as he watched the battle) When I saw him battling, I wanted to be just like him. He looked so calm and collected, in every brawl, no matter who he faced. (scene changes to an older Shien looking up articles concerning Shun.)I read some stuff about him saying that he was a ninja, who is also honing his skills in bakugan as well. He was the kind of person, I'd like to be some day(flashback ends) and at times, I imagine what it would've been like to have him as a brother.

June- I don't know if he'd be the brotherly type considering that he was a bit of a loner. There was a time, according to some sources that he almost quit playing bakugan completely. But I can't argue with why.

Aerogan- Really? Hard to believe. I only met him in person at least once. But, I wouldn't say he is hostile or friendly.

Amazon-(facing Aerogan) From the last time you saw him.

Aerogan-(jumping) You wouldn't know better, you haven't met him.

June- And we're here.

They stopped a few feet away from a japanese style entry gate in a wall surrounding a japanese style building. (Think along the lines of Shun's dojo and the ninja dojo in Pokemon Johto League Champions in Ariados, Amigos) The wall bordered the entire academy. The academy itself had japanese style roofs, cream concrete walls, wooden framed windows and doorways. It appeared to be composed of three different buildings, one in the center(actual school) and two identical ones(student dorms: girls-left, boys-right) on the left and right.

June- Wow.

Ingrid- I can't believe a core sphere could be here out of all places.

Shien- Well your's landed in someone's backyard. June's was in the forest of Bakugan Camp and mine in the mountains in Bakugan City. So far, they've coincidentally landed in areas where there is little to no people or buildings around.

June- Well, we may as well get started.

(Shun)- Took you long enough.

Recruits- Huh?(looked in direction of voice)

The new brawlers saw an adult male with long black hair and topaz eyes standing nearby the entrance. Shien's eyes lit up with stars and expanded, June's went bug eyed, and Ingrid just blinked.

Shien/June- No way, it's him!/No way, it's him.(both boys said still in the same disposition as before they were at the academy)

Ingrid sheepishly laughs, while the bakugan sweatdropped.

June-(clears his throat and extends his right hand) Hi, I'm June Chase, nice to meet you.(gives a mild smile)

The ventus user went up to him and shook his hand.

Nexus- Greetings I'm Pyrus Nexus Dragonoid, but call me Nexus please.

Ingrid- I'm Ingrid Delphin. (waves)

Amazon- What's up Ninja dude, Aquos Amazon in the house.

Aerogan- Hi, Shun remember me? Haos Aerogan.

Shun- Yes(he nods, then looks in Shien's direction).

Shien-(hardens, then nervously tries to introduce himself) Um, I...I...I am pleased to meet you,(bows) I'm Haos Shien, (processes it immediately, then pops back up, shakes his head and tries to calmly correct himself)I mean Aerogan Hiro. NO, wait…

June snickered seeing his friend's reaction, while Ingrid looked concerned as the Haos user started to turn red. Aerogan looks to his partner, sighs then gestures towards him as he properly introduces him.

Aerogan- This is my new partner. His name is Shien Hiro, and he's a fan of yours.

Shien- Aerogan!(blushing bright crimson)

Shun- I see. (closes his eyes briefly, then turns to the academy) Follow me.

June- Seriously,(sweat drops with slightly closed eyes, annoyed) just like that, he takes it? Well, it could've been worse.

Shien- (Shocked from how his hero took Aerogan's introduction)Oh man, I can't believe I embarrassed myself like that over introducing myself. I thought it would be over June.

June and Ingrid looked at their bakugan and then each other. They shrugged and followed. Shien a little shocked, but comes to senses runs to catch up with the rest of his team.

Back at the unknown lab…

Loriat- Well done,(applauds lightly) you crash and burn, as your attribute implies.

Phobus- A suitable downfall for you.

Priam- I would've won if ...(grits his teeth)

Spartus popped out and growled.

Priam- So what?

Pavoneon(pops out)- The brute, has better sense than you.

Phobus- Even I have better sense than to charge and grab the sphere out of brute force in the midst of a battle. It is not very elegant.

Loriat- Better to look at the bright side, could've been worse.

Priam- I doubt Gai and Cyrus would succeed.

Back to the academy, Shun takes the new recruits around the academy. He showed them classes in session taking place inside and outside from combat lessons, history lessons, to even a few meditation classes. Most of the rooms had a huge pane of glass to look into some of the classes. The students were dressed in dark blue-gray, short sleeve tunic with baggy pants, flats with socks, and a white, black, gray, or dark blue belt, which represented their year(white- first year, black- second year, gray- third year) or if they are part of the year round or summer program(dark blue). In addition to uniforms, some also had a colored band, red, orange, yellow, purple, blue, green, grey or white on their right arm. As they walked down the simple corridor,...

June- Hey, Shun?

Shun- What is it?

June- Mind telling us, what are you doing here? I mean you returning to Japan I get, but why here? I mean you're a ninja, but isn't Hodaka Academy a martial arts school?

Shun- What you say is true, but Hodaka Academy is not just for martial artists, there are students from other lineages of ninjas here as well. As for why, I have no further reason to further my brawling skills, so I decided to change my focus toward teaching. Not just ninja skill but brawling as well.

June- Oh, I see. So you're trying to repurpose yourself?

Shien made various gesture to tell him to be quiet or stop talking. June after saying the statement, saw his friend's gesture, but just gave a strained smile and sweatdrops.

Shun- You could say that.

Shien relaxed, shocked expression was painted onto June's face.

June- Wow, he seems pretty chill, maybe I was a little too… Hey wait a second(a light bulb turns on). Hey Shun is Jaakor still your partner?

Shun- Yes.

June- If so, shouldn't he be 'physically' with you now?

Shun- He's outside in the mountains, with the other bakugan.

Shien- You mean the students' bakugan partners?

Shun- Yes, they're doing a special outdoor class for the bakugan, who attend the academy year round.

June- Why's that?

Shun- Tomorrow, year rounder's graduation matches are going underway, so today will be their last day for their human partners. Some that are partnered mutually will be going, others that are partnered for the sake of the program will choose either to continue classes, stay with their partner, or go back to New Vestroia.

Ingrid- Has this program gone on since Bakugan City's establishment?

Shun- Just about. The headmaster recruited me to be one of the instructors for the Bakugan program.

Shun stops before a room on the left with a window. The new heroes stopped and looked in the direction. They saw through a window various students about their age, perhaps younger sitting cross legged on the floor. In the center for the room were four kids. Two boys, each on the left and right, and a female between them facing a girl. She had long black tied back in a ponytail with a red ribbon. All of the facing students were in a fighting stance, raring to go, however the girl was standing still with her hands behind her back and blindfolded with a black cloth.

Recruits- huh?

The non-blindfolded opponents rush toward the blindfolded girl. Sensing them, she took a stance, ready to defend herself. When the boy on the left came closest to her she flipped him in direction of the other boy. The boy on the right dodged, sliding just out of range. The girl attacking was tripped by the blindfolded one. She grabbed her leg and yanked it. The attacking girl was flat on the ground. The boy from the right was watching, then took the chance to attack with a karate chop, but the girl stopped it, grabbing with her left hand. He then attacked with the heel of his left palm, but the girl countered with the same move using her free hand. In an instant she attacked with the palm of her free hand in the boy's face and immediately let go of his right hand. As soon as he was keeled over, she took a stance with her right foot back and then kicked him in the chest with her right leg. Taking a step forward, she kicked again this time with her left leg, sweeping him of his feet. The boy was knocked on his side.

June- Wow.

Shien- Amazing.

Aerogan- That kid did all of that blindfolded?

Amazon- Hey, I could do that, if I had a chance.

Ingrid looked on, but she turned toward the ninja brawler and saw he had a small smile on his face.

Ingrid- What's he smiling about?

She brought her feet together and took off her blindfold. Her eyes were closed, but later opened to reveal red-violet orbs. She faced the students, currently watching.

(Hoang)- That's the strength of the mind's eye. Being able to see your opponents' attacks, even if you cannot see at all. (she extends her arms helping the fallen students ups) In many instances, warrior must not just rely on sight alone, but hear, smell, touch, even taste to be aware of their surroundings. A skill worth learning and developing to beable to handle any situation, even when you cannot see. First, thank you Ryuto Kategami, Kira Yuki and Baku Dai for participating as my opponents for this demo. You all have done well. (bows to the volunteers with her left hand in a fist and her right hand straight, placed against the left, positioned in the center of her chest. )

Ryuto, Kira and Baku-(with the same gesture) Thank you, Master Lin.

(Hoang)-(rises and faces the crowd) I would also like to thank you all for watching this demo and hopes it furthers your careers as young warriors. Class is dismissed.

The students dispersed and headed outside the classroom. Most of them focused on going to class, but some chose to greet Shun as they left. After they left the group walked into the room. Foam stuffed mats covered the floor in the back area of the room. The right, back and some of front walls were covered with mirror panels and the left wall had a Japanese calligraphy scroll saying "Versatility is strength" in Japanese. The girl who was instructing earlier, is now talking with one of the students who is about eight years old. It looked like she was scolding him gently, but he seemed to understand. The girls dismisses the boy and goes to a corner of the room where a reusable, blue, transparent water bottle was standing. She goes over to take a drink and sets it back down capped.

Shun- You did a great job, Hoang.

The girl froze, her face was shadowed, but her mouth. She growled.

Hoang-(turns around slowly with her head toward the ground.) How many times do I have to do this? Kai, you do not…(looks and sees Shun)

Hoang freezes and staggers back her face is shadowed but she is not frowning or smiling.

Aerogan- What's with her?

Amazon- I know right? First she gets mad, now is all awkward. Girls are weird.

Ingrid(flicks Amazon)- Watch your mouth.

Amazon- Ow.(almost tipping over)

(Master Pak)- Well, I thought you'd be here.

The group turned back to the doorway. They see a smiling old man with short silvery hair and a bushy mustache, dressed in a fashion similar to Shun's Grandfather except his outer layer is gray and inner layer is all white and he wears a black belt. He was using wooden stick as a walking cane and walked toward the middle of the room, then face the group.

(Master Pak)- Glad to see you Shun. (bows)

Shun- You as well Master Pak.(bows in return)

Master Pak(rises)- I see you've brought visitors.

Shun- Yes, they will be with us for a short while.

Master Pak- I see.

June- Hello Master Pak, sir. I'm June Chase, honor to meet you. (bows)

Nexus- Greetings, I am Nexus Dragonoid, but please call me Nexus.

Shien- I'm Shien Hiro, an honor.(bows)

Aerogan- And I'm Aerogan, hello.

Ingrid- My name is Ingrid Delphin, sir. (curtsy) A pleasure to meet you.

Amazon- What's happening? Name's Amazon, pops.

Master- You all as well. I see you've met Shun's sister.

June- Yeah it was nice to meet his...What!

Ingrid and Shien- Huh!

Recruits- Sister!

Amazon- Hold the phone, I never knew he had a sister!

Nexus- Neither did I.

June-(Bug eyed) I thought Ninja Man was a complete loner!

Shien-(surprised eyes) NO way. That sister rumor was true.

Ingrid- (blank)Didn't see that coming. But now I know why he was smiling.

Aerogan- Oh yeah, I remember something Runo said. She said something about girl who lived with his grandfather for a while. When he passed away, Shun had to take custody and took her back to Bakugan City after the funeral stuff. Sometime after, she returned back to Wardington and is now his ninja protege.

Amazon- You didn't mention this earlier! Why didn't you? Wait! She's a ninja!

Aerogan- How was I supposed to know this would be important? And yeah, she is a ninja.

Hoang- (out of trance and with a sweatdrop)Um, well, I'm learning to be one. And about that sister thing…

The surprised trio turned their attention toward the girl. She walked closer.

Hoang- I'm not his sister the way you guys are probably thinking. I'm his sister because of our interaction, not by blood. I'm not like his long lost sibling, half or even step sister.

June- So siblings by bonds.

Hoang- Yes, but pardon my rudeness. In spite of circumstances,(bows) a pleasure and honor to make your acquaintances, my name is Hoang Lin.(rises shortly after)

June- Nice to meet you, June Chase. And this is my buddy Nexus.

Nexus- Greetings.

Shien- I'm Shien Hiro, it's a pleasure.

Aerogan- Hey there, name's Aerogan.

Ingrid- Um, hello there I'm Ingrid Delphin. That name.

Amazon- And I'm Am-a-zon!

Hoang- Well, nice to meet you all, although you aren't all here to transfer or apply are you?

June- Um, no we're…

Shun- They are just here as visitors to observe how the bakugan program in the academy goes underway.

June- Yeah, exactly.

Shien- Wait, are you in the program.

Hoang- Yes. You can tell by the bands on the students' right arm.(points to hers) Gray is for students, who learn all brawling techniques for all attributes, white for no preference, red- for pyrus, brown- for subterra, yellow- for haos, purple- for darkus, blue- for aquos and green-

June- Oh. Ventus, the tree attribute!

Shien almost tipped over. Ingrid sweatdropped. Shun had an amused look on his face and the Master Pak just widened his eyes. The bakugan were silent.

Shien- June, that's not-

Hoang begins to giggle.

Shien- Huh? She's laughing?

Aerogan- Apparently she gets his humor.

June- See, I told you someone would get it.

Hoang-(giggling in between) I get the joke, although… I'm laughing at your presentation. You're… such a goofball.

June- That's me.

Nexus- What's a goofball?(question mark appear over head)

Hoang- I don't see why not.(leaning to the side cocking her head, shrugging) I mean what about the wind is green?

June- (imitating, with I can understand if Pyrus was blue, but green for the Ventus? That's crazy!

Hoang- I mean it's the color of plants, but the wind is transparent. You can only see it, if it moves something or picks up something.

June- Yeah. What happened did the attribute circle wanted to have all the colors of the rainbow?

Hoang(nods)- Well, it has white, brown and black, why not green?

The two burst out laughing.

Shien- Um excuse me, you two.

The two stop laughing.

June- Sorry about that. Although, I'm surprised you went along with it, even though you're a ventus user yourself. (points to the band on her arm)

Hoang- Just because it's my attribute doesn't mean I agree with it. But, I better get going. I have a meditation session next.

Master Pak- Indeed, but you also have to prepare for tomorrow. You should give that Kai a run for his money.

June- Kai?

Master Pak- Kai Tsuragi, one of the best student the academy has ever seen. And one of my most exceptional pupils, aside from this was one of my favorites (points to Hoang) until Hoang. I indeed, will miss him, however I will miss him less if she can beat him at his graduation match.

Hoang- Um, Master Pak shouldn't you avoid favoritism(lifts a finger to make a point), it'll make you biased.

Master Pak- (clawed the air) Do not worry your head off, I am an old man.

Hoang-(doubts) Yeah, but…

Shun- So Kai chose you as an opponent.

Hoang- (turns to face Shun)Yeah he did.(begins to rub the back of her head) I thought he would go for you, but I never would've thought it. Anyways I'd better go. By the way you guys have some interesting watches.(points)

June- Yeah, they're...pretty handy.

Hoang- Haven't seen any student in possession of such items.(she walks out of the classroom and waves goodbye)

June- She seems nice.

Nexus- Yes indeed.

Shien- Surprising we get to meet your sister, Shun. She looks like she could be related to you.

Shun- Yes. (looking in the same direction Hoang walked off)

Cyrus- Hm?

Icarion- What's wrong?

Cyrus- I can't get a fix on the Ventus Core Sphere.

Icarion- Why not?

Cyrus- I am not sure. Perhaps it is not with its owner.

Icarion- Then we find the owner.

Cyrus- Easier said than done. We have yet to identify him or her.

It is lunch time for the protagonists, so they join Shun with several other students in the dining hall. Everyone was sitting on the floor around one side of a circular table enough for 6-8 people to sit around. The meal set out for them was a bowl of rice, a bowl of miso soup and a plate of a small charred fish. Shun ate peacefully, while Shien seemed a little tentative. June ate with more gusto, but Ingrid was sliding her finger across her phone searching from something. The bakugan were on the table. Aerogan and Nexus discussing about something, while Amazon observed his partner.

Amazon- Hey Ings watcha' doing? Aren't you going to eat?

Ingrid(not hearing, still sliding her finger, until…)- Aha! Found it.

The boys put down their bowls and chopsticks, and looked toward the girl.

June- What is it Ingrid?

Ingrid- When Hoang introduced herself, I thought her name sounded familiar and the fact that she was a Ventus brawler further proved my suspicion.

Amazon- Which is?

Ingrid- Look at this.(shows them an article on her phone)

The boys looked at the article. In the article was a picture of two people shaking hands. To the left was a male about eighteen years old. He had light brown spiky hair, gray eyes, and a light tan. He was wearing a dark blue open, collared jacket over a pale blue shirt, indigo cargo pants, timberwolfe nikes and a pair of blue-green gloves. His left arm could not be seen, but part of his left wrist showed that he had a light grey bakumeter.(This is Christopher from season 1, the little boy Alice helped out in "The Secret Of Success" and is partnered with an Aquos Juggernoid) To the right was a girl about twelve years old. She had her long black hair braided in a crown that came down the middle of the back of her head in a single braid and hair clips with a portion of a golden wreath decorating each side of her head just before the braid starts. She was wearing a sleeveless green tunic-like top with a hood and a turquoise stripe decorated the sides divided into triangles. Bottom of the top came a few inches past her hip joints, above her knees and had a golden trim. A white rope-like belt was tied around her waist over the top. Her left arm can be seen with a bakumeter(just like Shun's in the beginning of season 4). She had a yellowish tint in her skin and violet eyes. The two had friendly smiles and a steady gaze. But the image did not hit June and Shien, until the read the caption:

"The runner up, Aquos Brawler Christopher Yamashita(This is not his actual surname, I googled for common japanese surnames and I ended up choosing this one) shakes hands with the winner, upstart Ventus Brawler, Hoang Lin."

June- She won the tournament, what is it you wanted to point out?

Shien- Oh yeah, that tournament.

June- What about it?(turns his head to face his friend)

Shien- It was one held in Wardington. As the grand prize, the winner receives a never before released mode of the bakumeter ex-link.

June- You mean that high-tech bakumeter meant for like more intermediate brawlers to assess like- compatibility and stuff?

Shien- Yeah, thing was the competition was pretty tough. Hoang was the youngest and least experienced brawler to enter.

June- Really?(eyes widened)

Amazon- So, she is a serious brawler. So you think she might be the holder?

Aerogan- I'm not sure if that how it works? I mean both June and Shien have not been in any tournaments or have much brawling experience.

June(tilts head to the left with a sour face)- Did Aerogan have to bring that up?

Shien- He is right. But, wouldn't we get a reaction from the spheres?

June- Yeah, none of our reacted, or that cloaking thing hinders that glowing thing.

Nexus- All true. (nods) Besides, the sphere chooses by character, not by reputation.

Ingrid- But, she might be worth checking out, at least.

June- Yeah,(repositions head back to erected position, then ponders) she would be a great addition… (recalls dream the part when he sees orange eyes in the green fields). Say what is her partner like?

Shun-(after putting down his bowl of soup, opens his eyes with interest) Hm?

Ingrid- According to the article, her bakugan is Ventus Aelea("Ae" pronounced like a long "a", and "lea" pronounced like Leo but short "a" instead of a long "o"). She looks kind of like Nike(the i and e are pronounced long, so it is not pronounced like the word "like" but more like "lychee").

Nexus- Nike?

Ingrid- The greek goddess of victory, she looks like a female human with wings and often depicted wearing a laurel wreath, a leafy crown.

June- Clad in armor and has angel-like wings?

Ingrid- Yes.

June- Orange eyes?

Ingrid- Yes.

June- Sounds like the wind?

Ingrid- Sounds like the… Sounds like the wind? What are you talking about?

Shien- What does "sounds like the wind" have to do with Aelea?

June- Yeah, well….

Shien- Please don't tell me this has to do with a dream?

June- I won't.

Shun- A dream?

Shien- Dude, we've been over this-

June- Yeah, but my dreams lead me to you.

Shien- I am your best friend since kindergarten and am too stubborn to leave you alone at times.

June- Fortunately. And it also lead us to Aerogan.

Shien- He happened to be with Gunz. Coincidence.

June- Who also became your partner, later.

Shien- Runo is no longer brawling and Gunz already has a partner.

June- And then we found Ingrid.

Shien- Luck and I repeat, coincidence.

June- Two already in succession. Both Amazon and Aerogan studied under the bakugan partners of the original Battle Brawlers.

Shien- Didn't you hear Nexus: by character not reputation. What's that got to do with anything?

Shun- Sounds like it's all connected. Mind telling me.

June- Sure.

June recounts his first dream. Shun listened attentively, stoic but not disconnected. Ingrid was a little surprised, but nevertheless listened. Shien looked a little disappointed. The bakugan observed their human companions.

Shien- Man, I can't believe, he is listening to all of this. I mean, why? I get to meet him in the flesh and even now June has the spotlight- No. Don't think like that he is right about the connection, though. Even so, I don't doubt there will be more danger. I couldn't even help him(June) then.

June- Well then there is the new one I had. But it's even more obscure.

Shun nods.

June recounts his recent dream.

Shien- Disaster?

June- Yeah. This disembodied voice kept rattling on about this being a calling card or something?

Aerogan- Got any ideas Nexus?

Nexus- The opposite.

Aerogan- Opposite?

Nexus- When created, the Pyrus, Haos and Aquos spheres were endowed with positive energy, and create miracles.

Aerogan- Oh that Delta thing.

Shun- Delta.

Ingrid- Like the Positive Delta. Or that triangular correlation abilities in the original game.

Shun- I see.

Nexus- However when first created, the energies from all three were so immense that it was too much to control. As a counter, the Ventus, Subterra and Darkus spheres were also created and endowed with negative energy-

June- And thus Disaster.

Nexus- Indeed.

Shun- Is there anything else you can recall.

Nexus- ...No.

June, Shien and Aerogan sighed, while Ingrid tipped over and Amazon sweatdropped.

Amazon- Jeez, that amnesia thing was no joke.

June- Can we get back to my wind comment?

Shien- What do you mean "sounds like the wind"?

Ingrid- Do you mean the way she flies?

June- No.(shakes his head) I mean-

Shun- You mean her battle cry.

June- (turns his head toward Shun)Huh?

Shun- When Aelea cries it sounds like the wind and it answers to her will.

Aerogan- Answers?

Shun- It is a part of her battle style. You'll see tomorrow.

June- Speaking of which, does that mean you taught Hoang how to brawl? Master Pak said she's one of the top students, she won a tournament with odds stacked against her and she is your sister, well by bond, so does…

Shun- No. Not in brawling, but she is quite talented. In fact, with more experience and training she could beat me, even stand a chance against Dan.

June- Seriously?

Shun- (nods) Yes, however…

Shien- Hmm?

June- What about her?

(Kazuki)- Thing is she's been acting weird. She can beat anyone in the same year as her, even the year-rounders, but recently she's been throwing matches.

Recruits- Huh?

A male about Shun's age sneaked up from behind sitting next to the Veteran Brawler. He had short dark green hair that hanged above his ears with messy bangs, silvery eyes and was wearing a version of a student's uniform except he had a medallion hanging around his neck with the kanji for master on it. He puts his right elbow on Shun's left shoulder like it is a shelf. Shun had an annoyed look on his face when the intruder did this.

(Kazuki)- It's hard to say where her strength really lies.

June- Um…

Shien- Pardon me, but who might you be?

(Kazuki)- Kazuki Shiba. Hi there.

Shun- (with a neutral face) Kazu, what are you doing here?

Kazuki- Um.. I am a student teacher here and your friend. That, and I was about to ask you about the kids here.

Shun- They are my guests and are here to observe the bakugan match.

June- Wait back track(makes a stopping mostion with his right hand while holding chopsticks), what's making her throw matches?

Kazuki- Can't really say, there are a couple rumors though. She could be pulling a superiority complex, might be stress, or maybe some recent insults. Some say she cheated in the last brawl she won, but that I doubt that's true. Or has something to do with…

Shun- I wouldn't know, we have not talked for a while. And my trip would not affect her that way.

Shien- Trip?

Shun- I had something to take care off back in Wardington some time before today and it took a while. When I got back I began hearing things about her throwing matches. (an upset scowl set on his face)That girl is so stubborn sometimes.

Kazuki- Hang in there.(pats Shun on the back and gives him an encouraging smile) You'll figure it out. Anyways, I've got to go.(stands up and begins to walk away) I hope you all enjoy the tour and the match tomorrow. ( waves smiling as he walked away)

The recruits looked on as their new acquaintance walks off. Afterwards, there was an awkward silence as everyone resumed to finishing their meals. The recruits and Shun resumed to finishing their meal, although Ingrid used her soup spoon the entire time. On the other hand, June ate with less gusto and Shien ate at a normal pace. However, Aerogan observed closely that his partner. He notes Shien's sour expression. After they finished their meal…

June- Alright, let's get started-

Shien- Excuse me.(gets up)

June- What is it?

Shien- I'm going outside for a bit. Contact me if anything comes up.(begins to walk away)

Aerogan- Hey, wait for me!(hovers after him)

June and Ingrid looks on with concern, Shun watches not taking his eyes off of the haos user.

Shien manages to find his way outside the building and even goes outside the wall by climbing a tree, then jumping off the ledge. He lands safely and begins to walk off into the forest. Eventually he stops to rest and to sit cross-legged at the base of a tree.

Aerogan(facing his partner's face on shoulder)- Hey man, what's up?

Shien(dazing at the ground rather than looking at his partner)- Nothing.

Aerogan- Really?

Shien- Really.

Aerogan- Come on, you can tell me. We're partners. Aren't we?

Shien(looks up at the foliage)- I'm just thinking about some stuff.

Aerogan- What stuff? You mean when we faced the fake Drago? Dude, using that fusion ability was genius.

Shien- (recalls the very moments when they both got knocked and the instance he could not have protected June. He looks back down at his partner.)Yeah, but we couldn't win against it.

Aerogan- Yeah, but that Priam dude went ballistic and what were you suppose to expect?

Shien- I couldn't be there for June in the end.

Aerogan- You were there, I was there with you. We saved Nexus!

Shien- But… I COULDN'T DO ANYTHING FOR JUNE!

Aerogan- That doesn't mean, we can't get better and stronger. We are both amateurs, even June and Nexus, but they don't give up neither should we. Did you get good at fencing right away?

Shien- No.

Aerogan- Then that is what we should do with brawling. In fact, now that I think about it. It's been a while since I trained. My legs are cramping up.

Shien- Huh?

Aerogan- Better hop to it!(hops down)

Shien watched as his partner curled up in ball form and rolled himself into position. When he "stands", Aerogan hopped off like a frog jumping into the trees, miles from the ground. When Aerogan streamed back down, he prepared to land and in the instance of contact jumped again.

Shien- Wow.

Shun- So you were here.

Shien- Huh?(turns face in direction of the voice) Oh Shun.

The Ventus user walked over and gestured if he may sit down. Shien nodded calmly in response. Aerogan continued his training, regardless of the new company or even the fact he was not alone with Shien.

Shien- Pardon me, but shouldn't you be back in the Academy for your classes?

Shun- It's fine, I don't have any classes for a couple days. (observes Aerogan's training) You've got quite a partner.

Shien- Yeah, Aerogan is something. (smiles mildly)

Shun- Your friends are worried. June seemed especially concerned.

Shien- Hmm.

Shun- He seems to know what's bothering you. Remember that you are not alone, one can only get so much stronger on one's own.

Shien- Right.(nods)

Shun- You are very lucky to have a friend like June.

Shien- Yeah, he's practically a brother to me, maybe a little brother, but a brother because of the crazy stuff he gets me involved in, involuntarily. But still you can't help but love him.(chats away normally, until he realizes what he said and to whom,) Wow, I just had a normal conversation with him and yet,... Um, I'm sorry I just…

Shun- It's fine. Your friend reminds me of someone I know.

Shien- Oh I see.

Aerogan after one last jump hovers back to Shien, panting.

Aerogan- Boy-that was- quite- the- workout.

He begins to wobble as though he was on a malfunctioning hoverboard. Shien extends his palms to catch his falling partner. Aerogan laid face up in open ball form catching his breath.

Shien- You really don't kid around with training. (jokingly smiled)

Aerogan- The first time I left New Vestroia, I was bored with training and wanted to battle, I didn't want to quit it altogether.

Shien- Well, I'd say you get a fifteen out of ten for effort, integrity and determination.(smiled with eyes closed)

Aerogan- Well, I'm glad you were here.

Shun suddenly got up. The two looked up.

Shien- Um Shun what's-

The ninja brawler grabbed the Haos user's wrist. He immediately pulled him up and with no warning began to run, towing a surprised Shien and Aerogan with him.

Shien- Woah!

Aerogan- Hey, what's going on? Where are we going?!(exclaiming)

Shun- We're being followed.

Aerogan- What do you mean?

Shien- Someone was spying on us?

Shun- Yes.

Aerogan- Then why not go back to the Academy and get June and Ingrid?

Shun- Then we'd lead our spy-

Shien- To the Core Spheres, remember they are after them and we would also give note of Nexus.

Shun looks toward Shien as he speaks. His eyes temporarily peaked with interest. When caught sight of a clearing he stops.

Aerogan- Why did you stop?

Shun then puts his right fore finger and thumb in his mouth forming a ring and whistles.(In the same one he uses to summon Orbeum and Skytruss, but a slightly different pitch, frequency whatever sound related differentiation.) For a moment nothing happened.

Aerogan- Hey what gives? You stopped to whistle-

Shien- That's how he calls for Orbeum and Skytruss, but this one is slightly different.

Shun- You've done your homework.

Shien- You're calling for Jaakor, but won't-

Cyrus- You also give away your current location.

Cyrus still in his green cloak walks up, revealing himself. Unlike the previous encounters in the past, Cyrus had a Vestal appearance. He had the common light brown skin-tone most Vestals have(example: Mira, Ace, Baron, Keith/Spectra, Gus, etc.) and has dark violet eyes with no shine. He wore a green, Vestal style tunic with dark, black, vestal jeans. A dark green belt was tied around his waist, gray gloves that go to just under his his tunic sleeves. He wore on his left wrist a bakumeter with small wings. One of which was spread out open on the right and closed on the left. He wore a hooded vest with long sickle-curved twin tails and silver trim.(much similar to the one Shun wears in season 2)

Aerogan- Wow, talk about a new one. I thought you guys were supposed to look like Gundalians or Neathians.

Cyrus- You know little of my true race, but yes I do appear Vestal.

Shun- Rather modest for a spy.

Icarion flew off his brawler's shoulder and eye level, facing them.

Icarion- Whatever, you are going down-

Cyrus- Save your insults Icarion.

Icarion- We may as well take him on, he's defenseless.

Cyrus- That is not the way of a warrior, Icarion.

Aerogan hovers off Shien's shoulder mirroring Icarion.

Aerogan- Hey! Aren't you two forgetting something?

Shien steps up, following Aerogan.

Shien- He's right. If you want a fair fight take me on!(sounds confident, but shivers a little)

Icarion- Oh, I'm scared.

Aerogan- You should be!

Shien-(Whispers)Careful, this guy is different, Aerogan. We can't take him lightly.

Aerogan- (turns slightly toward partner and whispers)How?

Shien- He doesn't seem as cocky or arrogant.

Aerogan- Well I know this he's the bad guy, and he's going down!

Both Shien and Cyrus stared down at one another with intense glares. They directed the faces of their bakumeters outward toward one another. The lights went off in their respective attributes.

Challenge recognized Shien Hiro versus Cyrus Truesdale

Shien and Cyrus- Field Lock.

Once again the field generates covering the clearing, surrounded by the trees.

Cyrus- I'll go first. Gate Card Set. Bakugan Brawl. Bakugan stand. Fly Ventus Icarion.

A winged figure zoomed up and around at various angles. Once the figure flew in the center, wings spread out revealing a humanoid figure in a greek-style tunic with a wire thin iron belt wrapping around his waist and dark chocolate sandals with strap wrapping up below his knees, however this bakugan had a cyborg appearance. Diagonally split from the top right of his forehead/scalp to just above the left corner of his mouth, part of his skull was made out of a silvery-green metal. His entire right arm from the shoulder to fingertips, his left wing with sharp-metallic feathers and his left leg from the hip to his toes. He had red eyes, one with a standard red iris from his non robotic side and one that looked like a robotic camera lens with a red translucent covering. He had a cruel smile, cocky for win.

Shien- Oh boy. This is going to be something. I have had much experience against a flying opponents. I wish I fought Atmos more or maybe with her, but Aerogan's jumping skills might come in handy. But then-

Aerogan- Earth to Shien.

Shien-(registers, and later makes apologetic smile) Sorry, I got a little distracted with… strategizing.

Aerogan- Come on, we've got this.

Shien- There's a fine line between confidence and overconfidence.

Aerogan- There's a time to be confident and not hesitant. Just throw me in.(closes up in tight ball form)

Shien- (grabs partner) Bakugan brawl, Baku-Skyraider Jump. Take off, Haos Aerogan.(I know I pre-typed some lines already, but somehow the one about Stride, just did not fit in as well with these two. Not to mention if you were to dissect Aerogan's name, you would get the root Aero which derives from the greek word "Aer" relating to air, atmosphere. For example aerial, a modifier used to describe noun as taking place from the sky/air(Aerial Ace).)

Aerogan once again leaps up out of a flash of light. He soared above Icarion's current height.

Icarion:1150

Aerogan:1100

Icarion- You missed.

Cyrus- I don't think so.

Shien- Lightning Smasher.

Icarion:750

Aerogan:1500

Aerogan was covered in a fierce yellow light and took form with his arms spread out and one leg raised up. He began spinning like a top, getting faster and faster. He shot up and then back down toward Icarion. After the attack connected, Icarion was still in mid-air, using his wings to break the wind from the attack. Aerogan landed safely back on the ground.

Cyrus- Your partner's jumping skills are impressive, but can he handle this. Cyber Wind.

Icarion:950

Aerogan:1300

Icarion using his artificial wing crossed it across his chest, then pushed outward creating a small green draft that blew toward Aerogan. Aerogan jumped to dodge it, but Shien and Shun were in the way. Shun quickly using himself as a shield pulled in a tight hug Shien, while the wind blow. When it subsided Shun backed off.

Shun- You okay?

Shien- Yeah, thanks.

Aerogan- Huh?(looks down) Oh no. You okay down there?

Shien- Yeah, but watch yourself.

Icarion- He's right kid.(sweep kicks Aerogan in the core)

Aerogan was sent hurtling toward the ground. The surface of the ground cracked.

Shien- Aerogan!

Aerogan- I'm fine, this isn't bad.(gets up)

Cyrus- Quill Rain

Icarion:1350

Aerogan:1300

Fanning out his organic wing, Icarion shot out pale green diamond-shaped feather projectiles at Aerogan.

Shien- Flash Guard

Icarion:950

Aerogan:1300

Aerogan threw up his arms in an x shape as he glowed yellow. The projectiles bounced off as they made contact.

Cyrus- Cyber Wind.

Shien- Huh, that ability again? Wait a second. What's going on? Abilities need time to recharge before being used again like that. The only time you can use them again is in the next battle.

Shun- I'm wondering that too.

Cyrus- I can after Cyber Wind in a battle more than once, but at a cost. Regardless, you should watch your bakugan's power level.

Icarion went through the same movements as previously, however this time a storm funnel formed and surged toward Aerogan. The young knight braced for connection, however the high speeds and direction of the winds slashed at him.

Icarion:1150

Aerogan:1100

Shien- Talk about instant.

Icarion- Heads up.

Icarion flew up and began to dive bomb at Aerogan in different angles. The attack made contact, but did not cause enough damage. When Aerogan was weakened to the point that he was on his knees, he managed to dodge Icarion's next attack and grab him by the ankle of his non-robotic leg. He than threw him to the ground. Icarion groaned, but recovered growling. Both he and Aerogan engage in a headlock pushing against one anothers' hands.

Cyrus- Gate Card Open. Ventus Reactor.

Icarion:1350

Aerogan:1100

Icarion glowed in his respective attribute power. He pushes Aerogan past his current standing point, making trench marks from where his opponent was standing.

Shien- Try this Hyper Dash.

Aerogan glowed then phased out of the lock. Icarion stumbled forward a bit. The knight reappeared a few feet away from Icarion.

Shien- Now, Sonic Leap.

Icarion:1050

Aerogan:1100

Aerogan out of Icarion's range of sight lept up and directed his feet for a double kick, hitting him hard on his non robotic side releasing a yellow ringed shaped shockwave from his feet.

Cyrus- Not so fast, Daedalus Technician.

Icarion:1350

Aerogan:1100

Icarion was covered in a green aura and his red robotic eye lit up. In a blink of an eye, he phased out.

Aerogan- Where did he go?(looks around)

Shien- Behind you!

Aerogan- Huh?(looks back)

Icarion fly miles above overhead blocking the sun, causing a glare. Aerogan using his left arm to block the light.

Cyrus- Spark Tempest.

Icarion- Lights out, for you. (smirks)

Icarion:1150

Aerogan:800

The cyborg raised his metal arm, pointing at the knight. Green sparks of electricity sparking over his fingertips until a sphere formed around his hand. Thunder and green lightning in the background struck. Another bolt of lightning struck the sphere and rays of electricity shot out at the knight. Aerogan just saw the attack before it struck him. Paralyzed by the aftershock, he fell to his knees. Just before he would have passed out. He reverted to ball form at Shien's feet.

Shien Life Force 30%

Shien- (picking up Aerogan) Are you okay?

Aerogan- Yeah I'm fine. Let's go, come on!

Shien brings out his gate card, but his hand trembles and his body followed. His irises shrunk, sweat began to bead up and drip.

Shien- Aw man, what's going on? I've got to pull it together. Or I'll...

Still shaking, Shun saw it and a minor flashback played in his head. A female figure with her hair in a ponytail on her knees, bent over, arms out extended to support herself, shivering in place..

Shun- Shien? Shien?

Shun walked in front of Shien and turned to face him. He places both hands on his shoulders. The Haos user looked up.

Shun- Calm down. The battle is far from over. If you overthink then you'll stress yourself even more. You need to clear your mind, clear it from all thoughts. Fuel your spirit with what you want to protect the most.

Shien took a deep breath. He closed his eyes. Images from his past flashed most of them moments when he was down, upset, sad. Afterwards, a projection of himself slightly younger walked across the horizon and sat down, shoulder slumped, head down. Then a younger version of June walked in from the right and sat down next to him. Projection June wrapped his left arm around Projection Shien, and pulled himself into a comforting hug.

In reality, tear from each eye trickled down Shien's cheeks. A small smile flashed across Shien's face. His smile disappeared. He wiped the tears with the back of his left hand and opened his eyes. Shun removed his hands and momentarily pondered. He gave Shien an approving look. Shien nodded in response. Shun backed away from the young recruit.

Aerogan- Shien?

Shien- Let's go. Gate Card set. (looks to partner) Ready?

Aerogan- Yeah!(curls up)

Shien- Bakugan brawl. Baku-Skyraider jump. En garde Haos Aerogan.

Cyrus- Bakugan brawl. Bakugan stand. Fly Ventus Icarion.

Both bakugan went into full form almost simultaneously. Icarion in the air, while Aerogan leaped upward facing him.

Aerogan: 1100

Icarion:1150

Shien- Elec-Sphere

Aerogan: 1300

Icarion:850

Still in mid-air, with angled palms place in front of his chest facing each other, blue and yellow sparks jumped around in the space, forming a sphere. Once formed using both arms Aerogan pushed it out at Icarion.

Cyrus- Quill Rain

Aerogan: 1300

Icarion: 1250

In a swift movement using his non-mechanical wing Icarion released green feather-shaped energy projectiles at Aerogan's attack. They met creating an explosion it shoved both bakugan. Aerogan began to fall, but regained balance by tucking and rolling. He was merely grazed by the feather projectiles. Icarion was pushed back mid air, but used his wings to reduce drag.

Shien- Gate card open! Spotting Ventus!

Aerogan: 1300

Icarion:750

Covered in a dimming green aura, Icarion staggered a bit in the air. Aerogan immediate right streaked Icarion in the Chest. Icarion crashed landed on the field, face up. When he got back up, Aerogan began to to rapidly punch and kick the dazed Icarion until he crumbled on the ground. Icarion returned to ball form back at his brawler's feet.

Aerogan- And that's how it's done.(returns to ball form to Shien's hand.)

Cyrus Life Force 30%

Cyrus- Hm. This got interesting.

Icarion- Are you going to just stand there and deeply strategize or are you…?

Cyrus- Stand by. Gate card set.

Icarion- You have a plan.

Cyrus- I do. Bakugan brawl, Ventus Icarion stand.

Shien- Ready?

Aerogan- They're knocking. Let's answer.

Shien- (smiles) Bakugan brawl, Baku-Skyraider jump!

Both bakugan popped up in full form. Aerogan just lept, but was back on the ground. Icarion was up in the air.

Icarion:1050

Aerogan:1100

Cyrus/Shien- Pelting Storm/Velocity Impact

Icarion:750- 950

Aerogan:1400- 1200

Simultaneously both bakugan released their attacks. In a fierce, flickering yellow aura, Aerogan jumped up began to move in on Icarion. Dark clouds above Icarion swirled, green glowing ice chunks began to fall and hurtled toward Aerogan. Due to his speed boost, Aerogan managed to evade heavy damage from the hail. Jumping on the ice chunks as they fell.

Cyrus- Gate Card open, Ventus Reactor.

Icarion:1150

Aerogan:1200

Empowered by green wind Icarion's power climbed.

Cyrus-Spark Tempest

Much like before, bolts of green lightning were shot at Aerogan, only this time the yellow aura disappeared after the shock passed.

Icarion:1450

Aerogan:900

Shien-Oh yeah, Thunder Pulse

Icarion:1150

Aerogan:900

As Aerogan fell, he figured Shien's angle. He tucked and rolled. As he did shockwaves were released from gravity as he began to rotate. In slow-motion Aerogan uncurled as he landed with his feet touching the ground one after another, a huge shockwave was released, shattering the gate card. The field returned to its original state.

Shien- Up Aerogan.

Aerogan- On it.

Shien-Lightning Smasher.

Icarion:750

Aerogan:1300

Aerogan leaped up into the atmosphere. Once at apex height Aerogan spread his arms out and like a ballerina. He began to spin rapidly. A yellow light and aura surrounded Aerogan as he shot up and at Icarion.

Cyrus- Don't think so. Daedalus Technician.

Icarion glowed green as did his robotic eyes, and phased out of the way.

Aerogan(landing after attack missed)- So much for that.

Shien- Hold on. Just wait pal.

Aerogan-(looks back) I hear you.(nods)

Shien and Aerogan waited. Waited for an opening. Cyrus had a neutral face, unmove with silent determination. When Icarion came back into sight...

Shien- Now! Aerogan jump!

Aerogan- Ha.

Aerogan ran to Icarion and lept

Shun- (notices Cyrus' cue) Oh no.

Cyrus- Atmos Pressure.

All of a suddenly just when Aerogan was going to reach Icarion. His body was brought back down to ground, facedown.

Aerogan- Aaahhh…!

Shien- Aerogan! What is going on?(angry and surprised)

Cyrus- The air pressure. Icarion changes the pressure of the air is putting strain on your partner's body restraining movement. You cannot activate any abilities.

Shien- Aw man, talk about unexpected. What now? There's got to be...

Aerogan- A...lit-tle...help….(grunts as he tries to move his body)

Shien- Got it! Amp Break.

Aerogan's core lit up along with the lights decorated across his chest in their respective colors. Spark of electricity traveled over his body. By the time they passed, Aerogan rose up.

Shun- What was that?

Shien- An ability is unique to Aerogan. Amp Break allow him to block of an effect of an ability or gate card. I can only activate this ability whenever he is restrained.

Aerogan- Whew, free at last.(At full height)

Shien- Not for long.

Icarion- So you can move. Try to keep up.

Aerogan- Takes more than air pressure to keep me down.

Icarion- We'll see.

Cyrus- Pelting Storm

Icarion:850

Aerogan:1200-900

Another wave of hail hurtle toward Aerogan.

Aerogan- Um.. Shien.

Shien- Hang on, Volt Saber

Icarion:850

Aerogan:1100

Out of thin air in yellow light a sword appeared. Much similar to a fencing sword. It had a golden handle with a glowing translucent yellow blade with one sharp edge. Using the sword Aerogan charged slashing the ice chunks out of the way and in pieces.

Cyrus- Spiral Hurricane

Icarion:1050

Aerogan:900

A funnel of find came from the artificial wing toward Aerogan. The knight managed to roll out the way to avoid direct contact, but was hit in the left shoulder. However that was not the only thing wrong. The light on his chest went out and the effect of Atmos Pressure came back mobilizing him.

Aerogan- Uh. I'm feeling it. Can't move.

Shien- Mm.(frowns, slightly gritting his teeth

Icarion- Ha, so much for your lucky break. But time to say goodbye.

Shun- Think again. Bakugan brawl. Baku-Skyraider jump. Go, Ventus Jaakor.

Icarion:1300

Aerogan:1000

Jaakor: 1100

A green funnel rose up from the ground toward Icarion. In the eye of the funnel, Jaakor lept up and over the walls and punched Icarion with his right fist. He landed back on the ground.

Icarion- Lucky shot geezer. Aren't you getting a little old for this game.

Jaakor- Am I?(rising to full height crossing his arms)

Aerogan- Hey,...how come...you aren't…oooh-(groans)

Cyrus- So you figured that any new bakugan that enters after the Atmos Pressure ability is activated would not be affected.

Shun- Let's just say I had hunch. Jaakor!

Jaakor- Ready.

Shun- Sparkly Shadow - Cross Storm.

Icarion:1000-800

Aerogan:1300

Jaakor: 1100

Jaakor extended his arms and pulled them toward each other, a small sphere of wins was created. In one swift movement of his arms, he released a green whirlwind knocking Icarion back. Icarion recuperated mid-air.

Icarion- Not bad, for an old dog.

Jaakor- And you need a lesson in respect.

Shun- (turns to Shien) Have Aerogan withdraw. We'll take it from here.

Shien- Right. (begins to type various commands on the screen and extends hand out) Aerogan, come back.

Aerogan- Good luck.(weakly says)

Jaakor looks at him and nods.

Aerogan went back to ball form into Shien's hand.

Shien Hiro withdrawn, battle now resumes with Ventus Jaakor and Ventus Icarion.

Both bakugan were in fighting stance facing one another.

Icarion:800

Jaakor: 1100

Icarion- Now, it's payback time-(about to dive at Jaakor)

Cyrus- We're withdrawing.

Everyone (shocked)- What?

Icarion- But-

Cyrus- No buts. We have no further reason to quarrel, besides win or lose this battle would be pointless. We call it draw for today.(does the same thing Shien did earlier)

Icarion returns to ball form. As soon as he returns to his brawler's hand he pops out.

Icarion- Don't sigh for relief. You haven't seen the last of us.

The pair disappeared.

Battle terminated, draw.

The field disappeared. Jaakor returned to Shun's hand in ball form.

Aerogan- That could've been worse.

Shien- Don't say that. But, I'm sorry. I put you in that position.

Aerogan- Don't be, we're still learning. Just be glad we are all alright.

Shien- You're right. By the way (turns to Shun with Jaakor on his shoulder) Shun, Jaakor thanks for both of your help. I'm sorry to…

Shun- Am I the one you should apologizing to?

Shien- I mean… I was the one who took your spot and ended up needing saving…

Jaakor- Right now it doesn't matter if you didn't win. What matters is what you take away from your experiences, especially loses.

Shien takes a moment to think.

Shien- We, Aerogan and I need to better connect need more experience, training, need to better gage our surroundings, better react to the unexpected, eespecially when I already seem to know my next move. I need to think ahead.

Shun- That should all depend on you, but you're off to a start.

Jaakor- Indeed.

Shien- Thank you. Again.(bows)

Shun- (nods) Let's head back.

The former battle brawler and new recruit headed back to the academy.

Shun- Hey Jaakor. You came rather late, even for you. Mind telling me why?

Jaakor- I was distracted.

Shun- Distracted?

Shien- By what?

Jaakor- Hoang.

Shun- What about her? (eyes widened)She would be on a free period at that time, but she wouldn't be out in the field.

Jaakor- Yes. That's what I thought to. But I saw her with a knapsack somewhere in the woods. She seemed to be heading somewhere specific. When I heard your whistle, I turned away for a second and she was gone. I hesitated as to whether or not to follow her or your whistle. In the end I headed to you and just saw Aerogan pinned down. I'm sorry.

Shun- I understand. Just don't do that again.

Jaakor- Understood.

Aerogan- Glad you two aren't mad at each other, but question: what was your sister doing out there?

Shun- That's what I'm wondering. I wonder if her behavior connects with the events just passed?


Well, that's all for this episode. PM or review any comments, concerns or questions. No telling when with summer coming to a close and a school year looming over. I hope you all have a good summer, enjoy it while you can.

Quick notes:

- The effect of Jaakor's ability I made up. I do not know nor does I doubt the anime's creators know.

- I am sorry if Shun is more talkative or just off note compared to his canon series. I tried to keep it in check and in character.

- A lot of the names for the characters who have origins/background relating to Japan specifically(ex: Kazuki, Kai.) are name I have heard of from various animes and put together and do not have a very specific meaning. They just sounded great and worked well.

- I will explain Hoang's relation/connection to Shun and Jaakor later(in some other fanfic or next chapter)

But all in all no one is perfect. I'll try to improve.

Anyways, here's to a new chapter. Take care.

Episode 8: Disaster Girl