It's been awhile since I last updated. I apologize! I Have a million excuses that don't matter but for now I'm glad to be writing again. Originally I planned for this chapter to be longer with more scenes and explanation to other things and characters, but I kept it short for now since I haven't done anything for a while. I'm going to try to update on a somewhat regular basis for now on. Enjoy.

Kenta hummed to himself as he walked along the street. He moved slower than he normally would've since he had to take time to step over or just completely change direction due to abandoned cars, blocked streets or just large amounts of rubble in his way. It was getting late and the sun was ready to set. Kenta was currently trying to find Ginga, who had wandered out some time ago. Kenta had noticed how different his friend had been acting lately. He was quieter and kind of distant from them all, not in a bad way, but seemed to disappear whenever the talk of Nemesis came up. He didn't want Ginga to feel that way. Especially since they both had just met up again. Kenta frowned and continued to walk for a few minutes.

He soon slowed his steps as he approached a familiar place. He smiled to himself as spotted a familiar head of red hair sitting alone in the grass. Ginga's eyes were fixed on the setting sun as he appeared to be seriously thinking something over by the looks of it.

"Ginga!" Kenta called, jogging down to met him.

"Oh, hey Kenta" Ginga greeted him somewhat grimly as he patted the ground next to him, encouraging Kenta to join him.

"Is something wrong Ginga?"

"Just thinking." He replied shortly.

"About Nemesis?"

"..."

"Whats going in with you? You've been so happy yet you've been kinda off lately also."

Ginga took a deep breath. "I know you all have been talking about possible plans to stop Nemesis before things get even more worse. It's not like I don't want to do something about it, because I do. After everything that's happened- they all deserve what's coming. You all talk about going after him as soon as we all can...it's crazy. Were not ready!" Ginga turned to face his younger friend. "Even with all of the legendary bladers fighting we lost and-"

"Ginga!" Kenta stopped him with small laugh. "Ginga please calm down, I haven't seen you like this in a while!"

"Kenta don't laugh this is serious! I heard Ryuga talking about going to find their hideout! Do you know how badly that could go!?"

"I get that you're on edge about everything, I think we all are, some more than others…but on the other hand we can't just take out sweet time. Ginga, everyday he gets stronger. We need to at least plan."

"I understand that." Ginga mumbled.

"As for Ryuga's little plan, do you think he'll really go through?" Kenta asked. "Ninels witty comments about his flawed plans have shut him up about it."

Ginga went silent for a few moments. "It's getting dark we should go." Ginga pushed himself up at the sight of stars in the sky. He took Kentas hand and pulled him up also. Don't think this talk is over Ginga. Kenta glanced over to the boy, "try not to worry yourself like that."

Pluto paced nervously around his room. What am I going to do? He's losing power each day even with the star fragments he's taken...he needs… Pluto growled angrily. That idiot Doji better come through with Pegasus! He just couldn't understand what was happening with Nemesis, everything had been going perfectly! Pluto sighed, stopping in the middle of his room. At least things were going as planned with Doji and Dynamis was going right...but knowing Doji he's likely done something wrong by now.

Pluto peered down at the head of fluff that had bumped into his ankle. The small brown cat looked up to him with a yearning for attention. Johannes he thought un-amused. Johannes had only returned last night and his pesky cats were already running around. Pluto questioned why they still kept him around. Sure he had been very loyal, but now his job was done. The same could be said for Doji and yet he was still here, mostly because Nemesis wishes to keep them around...just in case.

"Johannes!" Pluto called as he walked briskly down the hall and towards the said boys room. He didn't care much that Johannes was likely resting from the long trip, he just wanted to know if he managed to get his work done. He rounded a corner and spotted a very grouchy looking Johannes stepping out of his room. Johannes held something in his hand.

"Whats up boss?" He asked groggily.

Pluto gave a narrowed look, "you know why I'm here. How did your mission go? Did you get the bey?"

"You will be pleased to hear that I did." Johannes smirked, pleased with himself to be able to present Pluto with Quetzalcoatl.

Pluto smirked. "Great work, take this to Nemesis now, he could use another star fragment to consume." Pluto observed the bey, noticing how damaged it was. "How did you manage to defeat the legendary blader? I doubt you fought fair." Johannes chuckled and amusement twinkled in his eyes as he thought back on the fight. His dirty tricks had been no match for the kid. "That also brings me to my next question; what happened to the blader...er...Thithi?"

"Who knows? I left him in the next city over, don't worry though, the little brat shouldn't interfere with anything." Pluto looked unconvinced, but allowed Johannes to leave to speak with Nemesis.

It was later on that day when an unsettling feeling rose in Pluto's stomach as he descended down the final steps down to the cells. A gasp of shock escaped as he noticed the open cell. The one Dashan had been moved to was now cracked open. He swung his head around to make sure Aguma and Ryo were still locked securely away. He turned to Ryo and kicked the bars next the older man harshly. "Where did he go!?" He demanded. Ryo didn't answer, instead he kept his eyes fixed on the ground. "Tell me NOW!" Pluto roared, anger burned harder inside him as he tried to recompose himself. "Fine then, we'll find him in due time." He breathed as he ran a hand through his hair. "Wherever you are Dashan I just hope you realise that you are vastly outnumbered here and without your bey you are practically useless against us." His voice rose slightly as he paced around the area. He hoped the Chinese blader was still around to hear what he had to say. "You can try, but you won't get far!" He growled.

Meanwhile in the shadows Dashan kept close to the wall as he slowly made his way towards the stairs. Pluto was right. He is in trouble if he's caught, but this was a risk he had to take. He had to get out of here. He only wished he could've gotten Aguma and Ryo out also, but time was limited and Ginga was his priority at the moment. He had to warm Ginga of Nemesis before things got too out of hand.

Keep an eye out for the next few chapters! We'll get back to Rosalina and get more into some of the OCs, what happened to Ryo prior to being captured and eventually the final OC will be introduced. Hope you enjoyed!