Well, I've returned. A new chapter has arrived, which I hope you enjoy. Without further delay, let's get this underway!
Disclaimer: I don't own Bakugan or the characters.
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Chapter 10: The Value of Honor
The five Brawlers who had gone to fight off the Vexos had just re-entered Keith's compound, as they couldn't transport themselves in anymore. Not a word was said by battler or Bakugan as they met up with the others, who had stayed behind.
"You ok?", Ace asked as they arrived.
Baron shook his head. "No, Ace", he answered. "They got the Haos and Aquos energies"
Runo gasped. "Are you serious!?", she asked.
Marucho nodded. "Unfortunately, yes", he answered.
"It could've been far worse", Alice said. "They almost got Ventus and Subterra, too."
"But there is some definite good news", Shun said. "Volt seemed to be noncompliant after finding out about the Annihilator. Our plan with him seems to be working."
"I just hope we don't lose any more…", Hydranoid said, before his ball form dropped to the floor and began. A bright purple glow emitted from Hydranoid.
"Hydranoid!", Alice exclaimed. "What's going on?"
"I feel… weird", Hydranoid groaned. "Powerful, but it hurts! It's like I'm having a power surge right now!"
"But you've never had a power surge outside of battle", Leonidas retorted.
"Alice," Keith started, rushing to the commotion, "we should get Hydranoid to the lab. He might be in danger."
"Just go!", Alice snapped. Keith listened, grabbing Hydranoid and racing to the lab. Alice quickly followed.
When they arrived, Keith quickly put Hydranoid on a Bakugan scanning device, recording the results as fast as he could.
"Well? What's it saying?", Alice demanded.
"It seems Hydranoid has gained far too much power", Keith reported. "His evolution, or destruction, is imminent."
"Tell me something that I don't ALREADY KNOW!", Alice snapped.
"No, you don't understand", Keith amended. "He's absorbed too much. His situation has gone critical. The next time he undergoes a power surge, it's do-or-die for Hydranoid. There won't be any fighting it off."
"What… are my chances?", Hydranoid asked weakly. "How likely… is my survival of an evolution?"
"I can't be exactly sure", Keith admitted. "We don't have the data to find out for sure. But my best guess… you have approximately a 30% chance, Hydranoid. Alice, I'd recommend sitting Hydranoid out as much as you can."
"Oh… hell", Alice murmured.
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The Vexos all entered Zenoheld's throne room, with Hydron, Mylene, Lync and Shadow all emitting a triumphant disposition. Volt, however, differed from them, displaying a cold and stoic aura.
Zenoheld leaned forward on his throne. "Professor Clay has informed me that we received the Haos and Aquos energies", he said. "Good work, my servants."
"The Brawlers put up a good fight," Hydron said, relishing the victory, "but we finally brought back results. Soon, we'll capture the rest, and we'll be ready to proceed." Each of the Vexos knelt before Zenoheld, but Volt defiantly remained standing.
"And what would we be proceeding with?", Volt asked.
"What're you talking about?", Zenoheld demanded.
Mylene answered in her comrade's place. "The Brawlers decided to slander you by saying you were planning to use the Attribute energies to power a world killer", she said, placating the king. "Volt foolishly believed it and withdrew from the battle."
"I don't think they were lying", Volt said. "The Brawlers, unlike you, have legitimate honor. They wouldn't lie about something like that."
"So you'd trust the Brawlers over your king?", Hydron asked mockingly.
"Well, he's right here", Volt countered. "So, I'm asking you one time, Zenoheld. Are the Attribute energies meant to power your Vestal Annihilator?"
Zenoheld paused. "...Yes", he said finally.
Volt grit his teeth and turned around, walking away from the others.
"Volt, where are you going?", Mylene asked.
"I'm out", Volt said, stopping momentarily to address the Vexos and their king. "You wanted me to help colonize New Vestroia. Fine. You wanted me to enslave the Bakugan. Fine. You wanted me to retrieve these energies, even if it meant the destruction of a few living beings. I didn't like it, but it was fine. But if you want those energies to commit mass genocide, I'm out. I will not help you anymore."
"You would dare betray me?!", Zenoheld roared. Hydron, Mylene, Lync and Shadow all flinched, but Volt remained unfazed.
"I would", Volt answered gruffly. "And if any of my comrades had any honor or morality, so would they."
"And what of you all?", Zenoheld asked the others.
"I've known about the Annihilator since it was created", Hydron said. "I'm with you, father."
"I'd rather stand with you and survive, than go against you and be destroyed", Mylene said.
"Y'know, blowing up planets sounds really fun!", Shadow exclaimed. "Hahahahahaha!"
"I don't really care about principle", Lync said. "I'm in."
"You all disgust me", Volt stated, resuming his departure from the room.
"Then I suppose you should all prove your loyalty", Zenoheld said. "Professor Clay, show the Vexos to a battlefield!"
No vocal response was given. Instead, Hydron, Mylene, Lync, Shadow and Volt all were transported from the throne room…
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…and on a circular battlefield, with a green floor and no walls or ceiling, exposed to the sky.
"What the…?!", Volt demanded.
"Isn't it obvious?!", Zenoheld questioned, appearing to them on a holo screen. "Vexos, if you truly are loyal to me, then prove it! Destroy Volt Luster for his betrayal!"
"Four on one? This seems unfair", Shadow said as he, Lync, Mylene and Hydron all put on their gauntlets. "My kind of battle! HAHAHAHAHAHA!"
Volt's face hardened as he placed his gauntlet onto his arm. "You are going to regret this", he growled.
"Such bravado", Lync said carelessly. "Too bad you're so outnumbered."
"Gauntlet, Power Strike!", all five called.
"Gate Card, set!", Volt called, throwing down his Gate Card. He then threw in his Bakugan, calling, "Bakugan, brawl! Boriates, stand!" The mechanical samurai-like Bakugan appeared, glaring down at the Vexos.
"I don't think he's going to back down", Lync said.
"He's crazy", Shadow jeered.
"Look who's talking", Mylene muttered.
"It doesn't matter", Hydron said. "Take him out!"
"Bakugan, brawl!", all four yelled, sending in their Bakugan. "Bakugan, stand!" Dryoid, Aluze, Macubass and MAC Spider all appeared, side by side with each other.
Boriates: 700
(Dryoid: 700, Macubass: 700, Aluze: 700, MAC Spider: 700)=2800
Volt quickly put an ability into his gauntlet. "Ability Activate! Prometheus Cannon!", he called. Boriates developed a double barreled cannon on its left arm and aimed it at Dryoid, firing a yellow blast at the Subterra mechanical Bakugan.
Boriates: 700+300=1000
(Dryoid: 700-300=400, Macubass: 700, Aluze: 700, MAC Spider: 700)=2500
"Ha! You wish", Hydron mocked, putting an ability into his gauntlet. "Ability Activate! Murasame Blade!" Dryoid grabbed a metal hilt and ignited an orange laser blade from it, deflecting the blast with it.
"Go, Macubass!", Mylene yelled, putting an ability into her gauntlet. "Ability Activate! ABSIDS TR2!" Macubass deployed its attack drones, which got into a formation of three diamonds, each formation charging up a massive blue blast.
"Hit him hard, Aluze!", Lync yelled, putting an ability into his gauntlet. "Ability Activate! Dora Cannon!" Aluze began firing a barrage of green laser pellets at Boriates from its rotating cannons.
Boriates: 1000-500=500
(Dryoid: 400+300=700, Macubass: 700+500=1200, Aluze: 700+400=1100, MAC Spider: 700)=3700
"Oh, no you don't", Volt retorted, putting another ability into his gauntlet. "Fusion Ability Activate! Buster Mega Barrel!" The double barreled cannon on Boriates's left arm further developed into a quadruple barreled cannon, launching a huge blast of yellow energy that countered Aluze's attack.
Boriates: 500+200=700
(Dryoid: 700, Macubass: 1200, Aluze: 1100-200=900, MAC Spider: 700)=3500
"Are you asking to die?", Hydron mockingly questioned, putting another ability into his gauntlet. "Cause if you are, you're doing an excellent job at it. Fusion Ability Activate! Shoo Dragon Fly!" Dryoid's laser blade turned blue as the Bakugan itself charged Boriates with surprising speed.
Shadow also put an ability into his gauntlet. "Ability Activate! Spider Cannon!", he yelled. "MAC Spider, let him have it!" MAC Spider's body opened up to reveal three cannons, which immediately fired a purple blast at Boriates, who stood his ground.
"All charged up", Mylene muttered. "Macubass, go!" The attack drones in formation let loose their blue blasts, which combined into one lethal attack.
Boriates: 700-200-400=100
(Dryoid: 700, Macubass: 1200, Aluze: 900, MAC Spider: 700+400=1100)=3900
"No time to waste, Boriates", Volt said, putting another ability into his gauntlet. "Time to reveal our trap! Ability Activate! Odin Shield!" A yellow shockwave rolled across the field, starting from Boriates and expanding toward the other mechanical Bakugan, dissolving each ability as they collided. The blasts dissipated, and Dryoid's laser blade sputtered out.
Boriates: 100+400+200+500=1200
(Dryoid: 700-300=400, Macubass: 1200-500=700, Aluze: 900-400=500, MAC Spider: 1100-400=700)=2300
"He nullified our abilities!", Hydron exclaimed.
"And that's not all Odin Shield does", Volt said satisfactorily. "It blocks any new abilities from being played."
"So what?", Shadow remarked. "We've still got the higher power level, dumbass."
"Until now", Volt smirked, thrusting out his hand. "Gate Card Open! Final Judgment!" As the Gate Card glowed, Dryoid, Macubass, Aluze and MAC Spider all collapsed, but Boriates seemed fine.
Boriates: 1200
(Dryoid: 400...360...320, Macubass: 700...660...620, Aluze: 500...460...420, MAC Spider: 700...660...620)=2300...2140...1980
"What's… what are you doing?!", Hydron demanded.
"Final Judgment is a Command Card that drains the power levels of all Bakugan that don't have my Attribute", Volt explained.
"Then we'll have to nullify it!", Hydron reasoned, putting another ability into his gauntlet. "Ability Activate! Land Shutter!"
"Have you forgotten about Odin Shield so soon, Hydron?", Volt interjected. "You can't nullify the Gate Card."
"Blast!", Hydron cursed.
Boriates: 1200
(Dryoid: 250...190, Macubass: 550...490, Aluze: 350...290, MAC Spider: 550...490)=1700…1460
"You're finished!", Volt declared, putting another ability into his gauntlet. "Ability Activate! Hyper Tachyon Glow!" Boriates generated several circular plates in between it and it's opposition, charging a yellow blast from the cannon in its chest.
Boriates: 1200+600=1800
(Dryoid: 160-500=0, Macubass: 460-500=0, Aluze: 260-500=0, MAC Spider: 460-500=0)=0
"Oh crap", Shadow said.
"End it!", Volt ordered. Boriates released the yellow blast, passing through each plate easily, even growing larger reach time. As the blast reached the other mechanical Bakugan, it created a huge explosion. Mylene, Lync, Shadow and Hydron were swept off their feet and knocked unconscious as their Bakugan returned to them in defeat.
Mylene: 10%
Shadow: 10%
Lync: 10%
Hydron: 10%
"That was incredibly easy", Volt said indifferently as he caught Boriates. Seeing his opponents were in no condition to battle, he started to walk away.
"He… just took out…", Zenoheld muttered in shock, the holo screen still on, which allowed Zenoheld to witness that round. "You dare stand against me?!"
"What will you do about it?", Volt asked, turning to face the screen. "You're a washed up novice who is too lazy to fight his own battles. You want to stop me? You'll have to do it yourself, instead of hiding behind the Vexos and ordering us to do your dirty work."
"You… will suffer… you'll know pain that shouldn't even exist…", Zenoheld growled in pure rage. He disappeared from the screen and reappeared in front of Volt, a gauntlet already loaded onto his arm.
Volt waited for Zenoheld to make the first move, standing as still as a statue.
Zenoheld shot a Gate Card out of his gauntlet and into the ground, calling, "Gate Card, set!" He then fired a Bakugan from his gauntlet, shouting, "Bakugan, brawl! Bakugan, stand! Pyrus Farbros!" A mechanical dragon-like Bakugan with massive claws on its shoulders appeared on the field.
"Come on, Boriates", Volt muttered, throwing his Bakugan in afterward. "Bakugan, brawl! Bakugan, stand! Haos Boriates!" The mechanical samurai-like Bakugan rose once again, looking no worse for wear since last round.
Boriates: 700
Farbros: 800
"Now, feel my wrath!", Zenoheld yelled, putting an ability into his gauntlet. "Ability Activate! Twin Horn Pulsar!" Farbros turned its shoulder claws to face Boriates, displaying three cannons on each claw. All six cannons fired a red beam at Boriates.
Boriates: 700-400=300
Farbros: 800+400=1200
"Like I'd just accept that laying down!", Volt growled, putting two abilities into his gauntlet. "Double Ability Activate! Prometheus Cannon and Tempest Arrow!" Boriates developed a double barreled cannon on its left, first aiming it at the red lasers. A yellow blast fired from the cannon, canceling out Farbros's attack. Then, Boriates aimed the cannon at the sky, firing a single blast. The blast arced down toward Farbros in a rain of yellow lasers.
Boriates: 300+300+300=900
Farbros: 1200-300-300=600
"How boring", Zenoheld muttered, putting another ability into his gauntlet. "Ability Activate! Ramzama Arrow!" Farbros fired a seemingly endless barrage of red laser arrows to counter the Tempest Arrow. The two barrages largely canceled each other out, but one arrow struck Boriates, who stumbled from the impact.
Boriates: 900-300=600
Farbros: 600+300=900
"Do you see how easily I overpowered your attack, you lousy cockroach?", Zenoheld mocked confidently. "Battling me was the mistake of your life!"
"Just shut up", Volt said, putting another ability into his gauntlet. "Fusion Ability Activate! Buster Mega Barrel!" Boriates's double barreled cannon further developed into a quadruple barreled cannon, which launched a massive yellow blast at Farbros. As the blast struck Farbros, a massive yellow explosion was the result.
Boriates: 600+200=800
Farbros: 900-200=700
"You'll pay for this!", Zenoheld roared, putting another ability into his gauntlet. "Ability Activate! FARBAS XM!" As the explosion cleared, Farbros was in sight again, though it seemed no damage was done. A slight red glow surrounded Farbros, raising its power level.
Boriates: 800
Farbros: 700+300+300+200=1500
"Time to up the ante", Volt decided, tossing upward his Trap Bakugan. "Haos Dynamo, time to battle!" The mechanical drone spider appeared, descending toward Boriates.
"Dynamo, switch to Arm Mode! Join with Boriates!", Volt ordered. Dynamo obeyed, attaching its head to Boriates's right arm. Dynamo's legs snapped together to form a rotating machine gun, right as the glow surrounding Farbros disappeared.
(Boriates: 800, Dynamo: 400)=1200
Farbros: 1500
"Whatever", Zenoheld exclaimed, thrusting out his hand. "Gate Card Open! Land Pressure!" As the Gate Card glowed, Battle Arm Boriates collapsed, pulled to the ground by increased gravity.
"Boriates!", Volt exclaimed.
(Boriates: 800-200=600, Dynamo: 400-200=200)=800
Farbros: 1500
"Hahaha!", Zenoheld gloated. "I told you that battling me was the mistake of your life. Now your Bakugan can't even move!"
"Boriates… GET UP!", Volt yelled. "We can't lose here! We won't lose here! GET UP!" Boriates managed to rise, standing on its two feet.
"What?", Zenoheld questioned.
"We won't lose to you!", Volt promised, putting another ability into his gauntlet. "Ability Activate! Vector Phalanx!" The rotating cannon began to spin, firing a barrage of yellow lasers at Farbros.
"I don't get it. Why won't you go down!?", Zenoheld demanded. "Farbros is infinitely more powerful than your puny Boriates!"
"But I am infinitely better than you", Volt retorted. "You battle for yourself and your own destructive ambitions. I battle for the sake of the entire universe! That is why I WILL NOT FALL TO YOU!"
(Boriates: 600+400=1000, Dynamo: 200+400=600)=1600
Farbros: 1500
"Oh, no", Zenoheld cursed.
"Finish it!", Volt ordered. Boriates complied, firing the lasers at an accelerated rate. Eventually, Farbros reverted, flying to Zenoheld's feet.
Zenoheld: 80%
"You will suffer for this, you swine", Zenoheld swore in rage. "Do you hear me, Volt? You're a dead man!"
"Even with all of Farbros's power, you're a pathetic battler", Volt said as he caught Boriates and Dynamo. "Weak. If you were a moderate battler, this battle would've been over by now."
"You lousy amateur!", Zenoheld roared.
"Projecting much?", Volt mocked with a smirk. "You're the amateur."
"I will rip you to shreds!", Zenoheld promised. "To say you'd feel pain would be like saying a sun is mildly bright!"
Volt threw down a Gate Card, satisfied at how easily he broke Zenoheld's disposition.
"Are you ready to die?", Zenoheld demanded.
"Bakugan, brawl!", both Zenoheld and Volt yelled, throwing in a Bakugan. "Bakugan, stand!" Both Farbros and Boriates appeared simultaneously, facing off against each other.
Boriates: 700
Farbros: 800
"I will destroy you!", Zenoheld ranted, putting another ability into his gauntlet. "Ability Activate! Hyper Cell!" Farbros opened its maw and fired a massive red laser in Boriates's direction. With Boriates's bulk, avoiding it was impossible.
"I won't back down", Volt promised, putting another ability into his gauntlet. "Ability Activate! Hyper Tachyon Glow!" Boriates generated several circular plates in front of it, connected with yellow electricity. Afterward, Boriates shot a yellow laser from its chest cannon and it passed through each plate and only became larger. As the two lasers met, they cancelled each other out in a monumental explosion.
Boriates: 700-500+600=800
Farbros: 800+500-500=800
Zenoheld angrily put an ability into his gauntlet. "Ability Activate! Fire Spartan!" The cannons on Farbros's knees let loose a stream of fire at Boriates.
Boriates: 800-300=500
Farbros: 800+300=1100
"Boriates! Don't give in!", Volt demanded, putting another ability into his gauntlet. "Ability Activate! Firebolt Axe!" Boriates developed a battle axe on its left arm, moving the axe in front of it to block the firestorm.
Boriates: 500+300=800
Farbros: 1100-300=800
"What?!", Zenoheld questioned.
"This is for the universe you'd destroy, Zenoheld!", Volt yelled, putting another ability into his gauntlet. "Ability Activate! Bolt Shooter!" Boriates fired a bright yellow laser from its mouth cannon at Farbros, knocking down the mechanical Bakugan.
Boriates: 800+400=1200
Farbros: 800-400=400
"You're finished, Zenoheld!", Volt exclaimed.
"Not a chance", Zenoheld retorted, starting to tap several buttons on his gauntlet. "You should be honored, Volt. Not even the Six Ancient Warriors were deemed worthy of this. You'll be the first to be crushed by my full, unbridled, fury."
"What're you talking about, old man?", Volt asked.
"Farbros! Assail Formation!", Zenoheld roared, ignoring his opponent's question. A glint was seen in the sky, slowly nearing the open battlefield. Farbros waited a moment before taking off to meet the object, revealed to be a massive battle unit. Giant legs snapped onto Farbros, as well as increased armor. Farbros's claws, which were at the shoulders before, moved to take the place of its hands. Four massive cannons snapped forward of the behemoth.
The massive mechanical Bakugan landed onto the ground and dropped a hatch, allowing Zenoheld entry into it. Inside the fighting machine, Zenoheld sat on a throne next to a monitor and a holo keyboard. "Assail Farbros: complete!", Zenoheld proclaimed.
Boriates: 1200
Assail Farbros: 4600
"Oh, shit", Volt muttered.
"Do you finally see how outclassed you truly are, pompous, idiotic fool?!", Zenoheld demanded, his voice echoing from Assail Farbros.
"That doesn't mean I'll surrender!", Volt exclaimed, throwing upward his Trap Bakugan. "Haos Dynamo, I call you! Arm Mode, now!" The mechanical drone spider immediately attached itself to Boriates once more.
(Boriates: 1200, Dynamo: 400)=1600
Assail Farbros: 4600
"Is that supposed to make a difference?", Zenoheld questioned.
"One way to find out", Volt muttered, putting an ability into his gauntlet. "Ability Activate! Vector Phalanx!" Boriates started rotating the rotating machine gun, firing a barrage of lasers at the behemoth, who withstood it without difficulty.
(Boriates: 1200+400=1600, Dynamo: 400+400=800)=2400
Assail Farbros: 4600
"How pathetic", Zenoheld smirked, sliding an ability in place in front of him. "Ability Activate! Shadow Crowley!" Assail Farbros adjusted its cannons to aim them at Battle Arm Boriates, firing four lasers at it. The two attacks intercepted each other, canceling the other out.
(Boriates: 1600-400=1200, Dynamo: 800-400=400)=1600
Assail Farbros: 4600
"Here I was thinking this would be a challenge", Zenoheld taunted.
"I'm not done yet!", Volt promised, putting three abilities into his gauntlet. "Boriates, full power! Triple Ability Activate! Prometheus Cannon, Vector Phalanx and Fusion Ability Buster Mega Barrel!" Boriates developed a double barreled cannon on its left arm, which then developed further into a quadruple barreled cannon. The left cannon fired a massive yellow laser while the right cannon fired a barrage of smaller yellow lasers.
(Boriates: 1200+300+400+200=2100, Dynamo: 400+400=800)=2900
Assail Farbros: 4600-300-200=4100
"Whatever!", Zenoheld roared, putting another ability in place. "Ability Activate! Meteor Driver!" The four cannons on Assail Farbros prepared to fire once more, charging far more energy than last time.
"Time out!", Volt interrupted, thrusting out his hand. "Gate Card Open! Zeta Burnout!" As the Gate Card glowed, red energy seeped out of Assail Farbros and into the ground. The cannons' charge dissipated, allowing the triple ability to score a direct hit on the monster.
"What's this?", Zenoheld demanded.
"Zeta Burnout is a Command Card that nullifies and blocks the abilities of any Pyrus Bakugan on the battlefield", Volt explained. "As the saying goes, 'the bigger they are, the harder they fall'. And you are going to fall very hard."
"Oh, no", Zenoheld muttered.
"Bakugan, brawl!", a voice behind Zenoheld called. "Bakugan, stand! Subterra Dryoid!" As announced, Dryoid rose beside Assail Farbros, assuming a battle stance.
(Boriates: 2100, Dynamo: 800)=2900
Assail Farbros: 4100, Dryoid: 700
"What the?!", Volt exclaimed in surprise. "…Hydron. I should've known this wouldn't be a fair fight."
"Did you really think it'd be that easy, traitor?", Hydron questioned, putting an ability into his gauntlet. "Ability Activate! Land Shutter!" Dryoid slammed its fist into the ground, shattering the Gate Card in one hit.
(Boriates: 2100-500=1600, Dynamo: 800-200=600)=2200
Assail Farbros: 4100+500=4600, Dryoid: 700+200=900
"Well done, boy", Zenoheld lightly praised, sliding another ability in place. "Ability Activate! Garland Claw!" The massive claws shot out toward Battle Arm Boriates, crackling with red electricity.
(Boriates: 1600, Dynamo: 600)=2200
Assail Farbros: 4600+300=4900, Dryoid: 900
"No mercy!", Volt exclaimed, putting another ability into his gauntlet. "Ability Activate! Vector Phalanx!" The machine gun on Boriates's right arm began to spin again, firing another barrage of lasers. The claws were repeatedly struck on their course, and eventually exploded.
(Boriates: 1600+400=2000, Dynamo: 600+400=1000)=3000
Assail Farbros: 4900, Dryoid: 900
"You foolish excuse of a battler!", Zenoheld roared. "That won't be anywhere near enough."
Volt realised that Zenoheld was correct. In this situation, there was no way he could win this battle. All he could do was have Boriates buy time. Making his decision, he began pressing several buttons on his gauntlet.
"Time for some fun", Hydron snickered, putting another three abilities into his gauntlet. "Triple Ability Activate! Murasame Blade, Fusion Ability Shoo Dragon Fly and Fusion Ability Geki Grit Demon!" Dryoid charged forward with alarming speed, drawing a metal hilt and igniting an orange laser blade, which turned blue, then purple.
(Boriates: 2000-200-300=1500, Dynamo: 1000-300=700)=2200
Assail Farbros: 4900, Dryoid: 900+300+300=1500
Unfortunately for Hydron, Volt had finished making his move.
"Custom Battle Ability: Active", the gauntlet reported. Boriates suddenly reached out and slammed its left fist into Dryoid, who flew backwards, the blade turning off.
(Boriates: 1500+200+300=2000, Dynamo: 700+300=1000)=3000
Assail Farbros: 4900, Dryoid: 1500-300-300=900
"Boriates, do as much damage as possible!", Volt ordered. "Bypass all reversion programs! Activate Program Epsilon!"
"Acknowledged", the gauntlet reported.
Boriates's eyes began glowing yellow, as it charged the opposing Bakugan. "Activating: Firebolt Axe", it reported in a robotic voice. The cannon on Boriates's left arm transitioned into a battle axe, which Boriates swung at Dryoid with surprising speed, catching Hydron off guard.
(Boriates: 2000+300=2300, Dynamo: 1000)=3300
Assail Farbros: 4900, Dryoid: 900-300=600
"Ok, then", Hydron muttered, putting another ability into his gauntlet. "Ability Activate! Murasame Arrow!" Dryoid hunched over, aiming a cannon on its back at Boriates and firing an orange laser, but Boriates literally shrugged it off.
"Activating: Prometheus Cannon", Boriates reported. The battle axe transitioned back into a double barreled cannon, aimed at Assail Farbros and firing a yellow laser at the gigantic Bakugan.
(Boriates: 2300+300=2600, Dynamo: 1000)=3600
Assail Farbros: 4900-300=4600, Dryoid: 600
"Who cares?", Zenoheld questioned, putting another ability in place. "Ability Activate! Meteor Driver!" Assail Farbros adjusted its cannons to aim at Boriates, firing four massive red lasers in total that ripped Boriates's attack to shreds.
"Activating: Olympus Cannon and Vector Phalanx", Boriates reported. The barrels of Boriates's cannon split apart, firing an even larger ray than before. The machine gun, meanwhile, continued its assault, continuing to barrage Assail Farbros and Dryoid with yellow lasers. The ray struck Assail Farbros, succeeding in doing massive damage.
(Boriates: 2600+1000+400=4000, Dynamo: 1000+400=1400)=5400
Assail Farbros: 4600, Dryoid: 600
"What is going on with that Bakugan?!", Hydron demanded.
"Bakugan, brawl!", three other voices called. "Bakugan, stand!"
"Take 'em, Aluze!", Lync ordered.
"MAC Spider, attack!", Shadow yelled.
"Go, Macubass!", Mylene commanded.
As announced, each Bakugan appeared on the field.
(Boriates: 4000, Dynamo: 1400)=5400
Assail Farbros: 4600, Dryoid: 600, MAC Spider: 700, Macubass: 700, Aluze: 700
"Ok. He's toast", Shadow said, putting an ability into his gauntlet. "Ability Activate! Spider Cannon!" MAC Spider's body opened up to reveal three cannons, firing a purple blast at Boriates. Boriates remained unaffected, but Dynamo began to crackle with electricity.
"Error. Malfunction: Dynamo", Boriates reported, before Dynamo exploded right on Boriates. The samurai remained unaffected, but Dynamo was gone, destroyed from the stress.
(Boriates: 4000, Dynamo: 1400-400=1000)=5000
Assail Farbros: 4600, Dryoid: 600, MAC Spider: 700+400=1100, Macubass: 700, Aluze: 700
Volt: 80%
"Finally! Time to get back at that loser!", Lync exclaimed.
Boriates: 4000
Assail Farbros: 4600, Dryoid: 600, MAC Spider: 1100, Macubass: 700, Aluze: 700
"Activating: Hyper Tachyon Glow", Boriates reported. Boriates generated several circular plates in front of it, connected by yellow lightning. Boriates fired a yellow laser from its chest cannon, which passed through each plate and got stronger. It seemed on a collision course with the other mechanical Bakugan.
Boriates: 4000+600=4600
Assail Farbros: 4600-500=4100, Dryoid: 600-500=100, MAC Spider: 1100-500=600, Macubass: 700-500=200, Aluze: 700-500=200
"I've had enough of this!", Zenoheld roared, putting another ability in place. "Ability Activate! Shiny Oricalcum!" Assail Farbros began to emit several red shockwaves, which countered and overpowered Boriates's laser with extreme ease.
Boriates: 4600-600-300-400-300-400-200-400-300-300-1000-400-600=0
Assail Farbros: 4100+300+200+300+500=5400, Dryoid: 100+300+500=900, MAC Spider: 600+500=1100, Macubass: 200+500=700, Aluze: 200+500=700
"Error. Extensive damage. Unable to…", Boriates reported before exposing itself, leaving almost nothing left.
Volt: 0%
"That… was tougher than it should've been", Zenoheld admitted.
"Hold on", Lync said, visually scanning the field. "Guys, I don't see Volt here."
"What?!", Hydron demanded. The other Vexos looked around to see that Lync was correct. Volt was nowhere to be found.
"Where is that chicken?", Shadow asked.
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Volt was racing down the halls of the Mother Palace, bound for the transporter room. He didn't like running from battle, but recognized that it served the greater good. Upon arriving, he stood on one of the transporter panels.
"Destination?", a robotic voice asked.
"Vestal. Area of the Brawlers' compound", Volt said. After a moment, he disappeared, being transported to Vestal.
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I have finished! Before you say anything, yes, I know. Volt was seriously not messing around today.
So, considering it doesn't matter anymore, I'll tell you what would've hastened if the poll voted against the Volt and Brontes reunion: Volt would've stayed to fight the Vexos alongside Boriates, only to be killed.
But anyway, I hope you enjoyed the chapter! If you did, let me know by following or favoriting my story (unless you already have). If you have anything to say, be sure to leave a review or PM me. Until next time, goodbye!