SailorStar9: Surprise, surprise, the new Season came out earlier than expected, so this is Chapter 27.
Disclaimers: I do not own both the animes. However, I do own the pairing, I hope.
Chapter 27: Six Degrees of Destruction
Six months later (Earth time), somewhere in Vestal...
"King Zenoheld." Professor Clay reported. "I have a status report for you."
At the Kings nod, the professor continued, "The Bakugan Terminator System is finally complete. Our preliminary tests indicate that it's fully functional and ready to go online. Once activated, the BT System will destroy any Bakugan within a 6000 kilometer radius. The only thing left to do is to gather Pyrus, Subterra, Haos, Darkus, Aquos and Ventus, the six super-power attributes needed to charge the system."
"Sounds like things are right on schedule." King Zenoheld remarked. "Please continue with your work."
"As you wish, sir." Professor Clay bowed.
"They may have forced me to leave Vestal, but with the BT System, I'll have vengeance against the Pillar and the Bakugan who disgraced me." King Zenoheld swore.
On Earth, after picking up Mira from Doctor Micheal's Dimensional Transporter...
"Runo, Julie." Mira greeted the girls. "You look great."
"Thanks Mira." Julie beamed.
"did you do something with your hair?" Runo asked.
"You noticed." Mira noted. "Actually, I hope Dan notices it too."
"I'm sure he will." Runo muttered.
"What's with all the whispering?" Dan asked. "Hey Mira, what's up with Baron and Ace? How are they doing?"
"Oh you know." Mira took a seat. "Settling back into normal life."
"Now that the Bakugan are free, they must have a lot of spare time like us." Marucho added.
"Baron's busy helping out with his brothers and sisters at home." Mira supplied. "Ace, I haven't heard from in a long while."
"Elfin." Wilda greeted the Aquos Bakugan. "What a lovely surprise."
"Wilda, long time no speak." Elfin replied.
"Hello Wilda." Preyas pushed Elfin aside. "My name is Preyas. Pleased to meet you. And I have to thank you for taking care of my little Elfin here."
"What do you mean by your little Elfin?" Elfin fumed. "I'm not your little anything! Don't you know that it's rude to interrupt people when they're talking? Now, where were we?"
"Me? Rude?" Preyas retorted. "I'm not the one invading people's personal space!"
"Space?" Elfin snapped. "I'll knock you into one!"
"Hey you guys, break it up." Marucho broke the fight.
"He/She started it!" both Elfin and Preyas pointed at each other.
"Here we go again." Eva shook her head as she and Shun looked on in amusement. "Don't those two ever give up?"
"I hope not." Shun smirked. "They make up for comedy relief."
"That wasn't nice." Eva nudged him chidingly.
"That hurt, Snowflake." Shun mock-pouted. "I want you to touch me gently."
"You, my Wind Rider, are impossible." Eva shook her head.
"Shun and Eva's acting cute again!" Julie squealed, pointing at the cuddling couple.
"Greetings Wilda." Tigrerra introduced herself. "I am Tigrerra. Thank you for rescuing me after I was captured by the Vexos. I will return the favor."
"I am Gorem." Gorem continued. "We've heard so much about you. It's an honor to meet you."
"Please." Wilda replied. "The honor is mine. I'm very happy to be here."
"So Mira, tell us." Shun got back to business. "What's been happening in Vestal since we parted ways back in New Vestroia?"
"Yeah, I've been dying to know what happened to that creep, Prince Hydron and his Vexos goons." Dan agreed.
"Well, where do I start?" Mira stated. "As soon as we return to Vestal, we were invited to go on the evening news in order to tell our story. While we were gone, several rumors have been circulating about what was really happening in New Vestroia. We went in front of the cameras, live, to tell the people of Vestal the truth."
Flashback
"Citizens." Mira started ."We are the Bakugan Resistance and we're here to tell you that you've been lied to. King Zenoheld and Prince Hydron wanted you to believe that we traveled to New Vestroia to settle there. But in fact, their true intention was to conquer that world. An army of thugs, known as the Vexos,were dispatched to capture the Bakugan inhabitants of New Vestroia. After which, they were brainwashed and forced to do battle in the arenas for sport. These battles were used to distract the public from learning Zenoheld's true motives. Then, perhaps the biggest lie told was that the Bakugan were brainless, savage beasts. The Bakugan are not monsters. They're intelligent, sensitive beings, like us."
"What Mira says is true." Nemus added.
"Bakugan and Vestals are alike." Wilda continued. "We wish to live together in peace."
"Did those Bakugan just speak?" one of the listeners asked.
"I think they they did." his companion replied. "But how can that be?"
"Of course the royal family immediately denied everything." Mira continued. "This vended talking Bakugan is just some kind of television trick done with sound effects. Luckily for us, the people believed we were the ones telling the truth and they all banded together to rise up to fight."
"So then?" Shun prompted. "What happened to King Zenoheld and Prince Hydron?"
"They disappeared." Mira replied. "One night, under the cover of darkness."
"You mean someone kidnapped them?" Ingram asked.
"No, they fled before they could be captured and held accountable for their crimes." Mira fumed. "King Zenoheld, Prince Hydron and the Vexos all escaped inside the royal palace. Before anyone realized what was happening, it was too late to stop them."
"I can't believe King Zenoheld is such a chicken." Marucho remarked.
"King Zenoheld is no coward." Mira corrected. "He wasn't running away to hide out in some dark corner of the galaxy. Just after his escape, the Resistance learnt that he was preparing to hatch an even bigger plan that would make him the ruler of everything and everyone."
"That's crazy!" Dan retorted. "There's no way we can sit back and let it happen."
"But how are we supposed to stop him if we don't even know where he is?" Shun pointed out. "He could be anywhere."
"Well, we aren't 100% certain that it's true." Mira replied. "It'll be a difficult task to accomplish, even for Zenoheld. Let's hope for our sakes, it's just a rumor."
"Excuse me, ladies and gentlemen." Kato opened the link. "I'd like to thank you for your patience. We'll be preparing to land shortly."
"Wow, Earth is so beautiful from up here." Mira looked at the scenery. "Marucho and his family have this entire place to themselves?"
"You think this is impressive, wait till you see the inside." Runo remarked.
"In honor of Mira's visit, it'll only seem natural that we celebrate." Marucho explained. "I have had a little snack for us in the ballroom. I wasn't sure what you'd like, so my chef prepared everything."
"Thanks, Marucho." Mira replied.
"Tell me I'm not dreaming." she was awed.
"You're not dreaming." Eva chuckled.
"Everyone has this reaction the first time." Shun added.
"Can you blame them?" Mira asked.
"This hall looks so fabulous!" Julie beamed when they arrived in the ballroom.
"Take it easy, Julie." Runo chided. "Where are your manners? This is Mira's party."
"Oh, right." Julie replied. "Sorry."
"To friendship." the group toasted.
"Welcome back, Mira." Julie beamed.
"Thank you guys." Mira smiled. "Oh, I almost forgot. Julie, Runo, I brought gifts for you."
"Here." she presented the two girls with their gauntlets.
"Are those what I think they are?" Runo asked.
"Wow, gauntlets!" Julie beamed. "Awesome, can you say coolest?"
"Thank you Mira." Runo replied.
Elsewhere...
"Based on the information gathered by our technicians, we've calculated what we believed to be the six correct frequencies to reach the intended targets." Professor Clay reported.
"You've better hope this works." King Zenoheld replied.
"Attention, begin transmission!" Professor Clay ordered.
"Beginning transmission, sir." one of the aides replied.
In the Perfect Core...
"Are you receiving the same message that I am?" Apollonir asked his fellow Warriors. "It would appear that King Zenoheld is challenging us to a battle."
"I hear it too." Exedra replied. "He is demanding that we surrender our six attribute energies to him."
"He is also saying that if we refuse, he'll destroy all of the Bakugan." Frosch added.
"Surely, he's mad." Clayf noted. "I say we ignore him."
"But Clayf." Oberus stated. "What if his threat is real?"
"It's possible that he's lying and that this is some kind of trap." Apollonir noted. "But still, we can't let a threat against the lives of the Bakugan go unanswered, nor can we allow the Pillar to know of this."
That decided, the six Ancient Warriors appeared before King Zenoheld's transport.
In the battlefield...
"The six Ancient Warriors." King Zenoheld appeared. "You've accepted my invitation. I was worried that perhaps you won't show and I'll be forced to come and find you."
"You're sadly mistaken, my foolish man." Frosch remarked.
"We're not agreeing to your invitation." Lars Lion corrected.
"We came only to address the threat you made against the Bakugan." Apollonir replied. "This BT System of yours."
"The one you designed to destroy Bakugan." Oberus added.
"Why would we ever allow you to have our six attribute energies to power such a device?" Exedra inquired.
"Well, I must confess I knew you won't give them up without a fight." King Zenoheld revealed his gauntlet. "Luckily for me, I have never been one to shy away from battle, no matter who my opponents may be. Luckily for you, I am also a reasonable man. And because of that, I am offering you this one last chance to surrender your attribute energies to me peacefully."
"Do you really believe that you are strong enough to take on the six of us by yourself?" Apollonir challenged.
"I have no doubt." King Zenoheld replied.
"Gauntlet activated." the mechanical voice droned.
"Gauntlet, Power Strike!" King Zenoheld started. "You may think that as Ancients, you have the advantage over me. But I will show you that you are wrong and that nothing can match the strength, skill and speed of Vestal technology. Gate Card, set! I unleash Farbros! Bakugan, roll!"
In the trailer...
"Bakugan scan complete." one of the technicians reported. "Farbros has been deployed, sir."
"Systems checks show everything in working order, sir." another added.
"After studying all of its data collected from each of the Bakugan we've been through in New Vestroia, we've finally created the ultimate weapon." Professor Clay was pleased. "The mechanical Farbros. It is a name that will be known and feared throughout the realms."
In the battlefield...
"I'll remind everyone that if we lose this, it means not only the loss of our attribute energies, but also the extinction of the Pillar and the Bakugan race." Clayf reminded as the six Warriors prepared for battle.
"Then, losing isn't an option, is it?" Frosch noted.
"For the Pillar!" Apollonir declared.
"For the Pillar!" the others chorused as they turned into their Bakugan forms.
In the trailer...
"King Zenoheld." Professor Clay called. "Farbros' battle balance program hasn't finished yet, so his response time is functioning at 90%. I think you should be aware of this."
In the battlefield...
"I'm not concerned." King Zenoheld replied. "The only true measure of Farbros' abilities will come in battle. Alright, you Ancient fools! Ability, activate! 'Twin Horn Pulsar'!"
The six Ancient Warriors dodged the energy blasts.
"'Atomic Blade'!"Clayf countered. "This isn't working. It's no good!"
"Now, it's my turn to have a go." Frosch released his attack. "'Aquos Cyclone'!"
"You think you're so clever." King Zenoheld remarked. "Double Ability activate!"
"Ability Card, set." the mechanical voice droned.
"'Fire Spartan', plus 'Super Cell'!" King Zenoheld declared.
"Somebody help me here." Frosch commented.
"'Valkyrie Barrier'!" Lars Lion released her shield.
"Thanks, Lars Lion." Frosch remarked as the energy shield deflected the attack. "Just in time."
"'Nebula's Hammer'!" Exedra released his attack.
"What the..." King Zenoheld exclaimed when a wrecking ball clashed onto Farbros. "You'll pay for this!"
"You were foolish to think that a mechanical beast was a match for a living, breathing creature with a heart and soul." Apollonir remarked. "Your tremendous arrogance will be your downfall."
"We'll see." King Zenoheld replied. "Gate Card, open! Stun Lighter!"
"He blindsided us with that move." Apollonir realized King Zenoheld's plan.
"I can't move!" Oberus remarked.
"Let me try something else." Frosch proposed. "'Aquos..."
"Too late." King Zenoheld scoffed. "Ability activate! 'Garland Claw'!"
"Watch out!" Oberus moved in front of Frosch and blocked the claw. Both claws then grabbed onto her and Frosch, electrocuting them.
"This is easier than I thought." King Zenoheld smirked. "Perhaps our 'Stun Lighter' can give us the Ventus and Aquos energies."
"Not so fast." Apollonir stated. "'Maximum Pyrus'!"
"'Sagittarius Arrow'!" Lars Lion revived Oberus and Frosch.
"What's happening?" King Zenoheld demanded. "My Gate Card should have paralyzed you! Why didn't it work?"
"Frosch was just a little bit faster than you." Oberus supplied.
Flashback
"Let me try something else." Frosch proposed. "'Aquos..."
"Ripple!" hew finished his attack cry.
"Too late." King Zenoheld scoffed. "Ability activate! 'Garland Claw'!"
"My, just being a split second faster than you," Frosch added. "I was able to nullify your Gate Card."
"So, you're able to resurrect any fallen Bakugan, my friends" King Zenoheld noted. "Perhaps you deserve more credit I've given you. But I'm not going to let you win."
"I think that's enough for the systems test, Professor." he instructed.
In the trailer...
"As you wish, sir." Professor Clay replied.
"The 'Assail' System is ready, sir." one of the technicians reported.
"Just give us the word." the second aide added.
"I trust that you overheard that good news, sir." Professor Clay remarked.
In the battlefield...
"Farbros, Assail formation!" King Zenoheld wasted no time in calling out his mechanical Bakugan Trap. "Locking on dead center! Farbros, take off!"
At his command, the two mechanical Bakugan merged.
"Assail, Farbros, is complete." he declared in his command chair.
"They've combined?" Apollonir was shocked.
"His power level has far exceeded ours." Oberus added.
"No, we can't let this happen." Lars Lion remarked. " 'Valkyrie Barrier'!"
"'Blast Storm'!" Oberus released her attack.
"'Aquos Cyclone!'!" Frosch added his attack in for good measure.
"'Great Axe'!" Clayf tossed in his weapon.
"How pathetic." King Zenoheld scoffed. "Is that the extent of the Ancient Warriors' super power attribute energies?"
"Everyone, we must combine strength!" Apollonir told his comrades.
"Apollonir..." Exedra looked at their leader.
"Together..." Frosch added.
"We give..." Oberus continued.
"Our strength..." Clayf commented.
"To you." Lars Lion finished.
"'Infinity Waver'!" Apollonir released their combined attack. "You wanted our energy, here it is!"
"Damage level heat." the computer droned. "Gate barrier malfunction. Battle units70% damaged. Activate recovery system."
"Okay." King Zenoheld turned off the computer. "Ability activate. 'Farbros XM'! Recovery system activated. Repair damage done by 'Valkyrie Barrier'."
"'Graviton Wizard'!" Exedra activated his ability.
"'Maximum Revolution'!" Apollonir unleashed his attack.
"Ability activate!" King Zenoheld countered. "'Shadow Blast'! Farewell, relics. Ability activate! 'Shining Orichalcum'!"
"This might be the end." Frosch told his comrades.
"But, if he defeats us." Oberus pointed out.
"Our six attributed energies will be taken." Exedra added. "And the Pillar and Bakugan destroyed."
"No." Apollonir protested. "We mustn't give up, not yet. To the Pillar!"
"To the Pillar, that is." Exedra noted and the six Ancient Warriors teleported.
"What?" King Zenoheld demanded when his prize vanished. "They've disappeared!"
On Earth...
"Man, I'm stuffed." Dan remarked.
"What's happening to me?" Drago asked, when he started glowing.
"I fell strange too." Wilda agreed as he, too, glowed. "Like I'm burning up."
"Now, it's got me." Elfin added. "Preyas, do you feel it?"
"Huh me?" Preyas blinked. "No, I feel fine."
"What's wrong?" Marucho asked his glowing partner.
"Tigrerra, do you feel it?" Drago asked.
"No, I don't feel a thing." Tigrerra replied.
"This is the strangest thing." Ingram added.
"You okay, Drago buddy?" Dan picked up his partner.
"Guys, Ingram doesn't look so good." Shun remarked.
"Oh, Elfin." Marucho looked worriedly.
"Wilda." Mira picked up her partner.
"Apollonir?" Eva recognized the tug on her Cosmo. "It is time, isn't it? I understand."
"Where the heck are we?" Dan demanded when he found himself in a foggy landscape.
"Dan!" Drago hollered.
"Drago!" Dan looked at his partner.
"Over here." Marucho appeared as well.
"Dan." Shun looked at his best friend.
"I don't want to panic, but this place is freaking me out." Dan remarked.
"Us too." Mira added, appearing with Ace and Baron.
"Baron, Ace, how did you guys get here?" Dan asked.
"Who are those guys?" he looked at the six Ancient Warriors who had appeared before them.
"It is the six Ancient Warriors." Drago supplied.
"Drago." Apollonir started. "You and your friends must listen carefully. We were defeated in battle by King Zenoheld."
"You fought Zenoheld?" Mira echoed.
"What he desired from us was to take our six attribute energies." Frosch added.
"He needed them to power the Bakugan Termination System: a device he created to destroy all Bakugan." Oberus supplied.
"To keep them free from Zenoheld's clutches, we are entrusting you with our six attribute energies." Lars Lion added.
"Now, Princess, let's begin, shall we?" Apollonir looked at their Pillar. Eva nodded and the six Ancient Warriors started to shine their respective colors, as Eva was raised into the air, the six attributed colored threads encasing her in their power. Then, Eva started to morph into her Caelumus form as the six power strands turned into six angelic wings on her back, a pure white tiara appeared on her head and her eyelid makeup and lip colors became a holy white. Her hair floated up from the invisible wind as she droned on a decorative hair band, her now lengthen hair falling below her waist. She spun slowly in a complete circle as her main outfit was formed in combined bursts of sparkling light and light dust. She raised her right arm and her gloves materialized; her usual boots discarded, she now donned on strappy, barefoot sandals, decorated with three hearts.
"Wow..." Baron's mouth went wide open.
With a wave of her hand, six intricately shaped bottles appeared before the newly-revealed Caelumus. Spreading her arms, the Caelumus then sent the six attributed vessels into the six chosen Bakugan.
"What's happening to us?" Elfin asked as all six started glowing. In a flash, they evolved to their next level.
"This is something I wasn't expecting." Marucho noted.
"Guys, look at them." Dan remarked. "It's like they've all..."
"Evolved." the Caelumus finished his sentence.
"Remember Brawlers." Clayf warned. "You and your Bakugan are our last hope against Zenoheld."
"Only you can stop him and his mass weapon of Bakugan destruction." Apollonir added and the six Ancient Warriors disappeared. "Good luck, we're counting on you."
"Dan, Marucho!" Runo shouted as Dan woke up.
"Oh man, I feel like I've got hit by a truck." Dan sat up.
"All of you fell to the floor suddenly and were unconscious." Julie supplied.
"That was the most bizarre thing ever." Shun admitted.
"Was it a dream?" Mira wondered.
"That was no dream." Eva corrected, still in her high-collared Caelumus dress, minus her wings and tiara.
"Just look at how they've changed." she pointed the evolved Bakugan.
"Eva's right." Dan agreed. "It was all real. It's not a rumor. The stuff about King Zenoheld is true. And it's up to us to put an end to his plan."
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