One more week of school, then two weeks of chapter after chapter! Who else is excited? Without further Ado, Enjoy!

The Nonets are powerful Bakugan, yet they still aren't quite a match for us. If they catch us off guard, however, we'll lose. We've got to fight with everything we've got to win this day!


Powers beyond reality,

Brought about by few.

Crossing time and space,

Changing the race.

Creating a whole new world.

The time to combine is now,

The time to recreate is upon.

The time now to find the power

To regain your lost time.


Lots of people were milling about while we remained inside our base. Dan was questioning Mira on her findings. "Tell me, did you find out anything more about the Nonets?"

"I've been analyzing the data from the last battle repeatedly, but it'll all so cryptic that I haven't been able to crack it yet."

"I'm more concerned about that Wiseman guy." Said Shun.

"Me too." Said Dan. "All that crazy talk he was spewing about his ideal world was really freaking me out."

"He clearly wants to do us harm, but we need to figure out his plan before it's too late!" Said Marucho.

"What could it be?" Asked Drago.

"We need to figure this out!" Said Radizen. Roxtor made a few noises. "Yes, that's true. We could ask the Shifters."

"They've never given insight into the future before, so why would they now?" Asked Drago.

"And then we don't know where they are right now." Said Jaakor. "For all we know, they might not even be on Earth."

"Well, we can't just sit here." Said Dan. He looked at everybody else in the room. "We have worked too hard for the peace we have right now! And I am not going to give it all up! We have to protect it at all costs! Am I right?"

"Yes!" Said Drago.

"Right." Said Shun.

"Reptak" started Mira. He looked at her. "If you're up for it, we could sure use your help too."

"Really?"

"Yes." Said Mira. "Don't forget. You, Jaakor and Vladitor are the only ones compatible with Dragonoid Destroyer's jumping attack. So you're a crucial member of the team. We've all discussed it and think it would be a good idea that you partner with Dan and Drago in all future battles."

"Uh."

"What's wrong Reptak?" Asked Radizen. "Partnering with those two is a real honor!" Roxtor made a few noises. "That's what I just said, Roxtor! Will you please quit repeating everything I say?" Roxtor made more noises.

"Hey! Take it easy!" Said Marucho. Reptak sighed.

"Reptak?" Asked Drago. He turned to Dan, then back to Reptak. "What's your reluctance? We must stay focused."

"I don't mean to be ungrateful, guys. It's just that," he jumped up and looked at Dan, "I'm Gunz's partner Bakugan." He floated out of the room just as Azion entered.

"Did you guys offer him a place on the team and he said he was Gunz's partner?" He asked.

"Really awkward." Said Dan.

"You can say that again." Said Drago. Roxtor made a few noises.

"It's a figure of speak you numskull!" Said Radizen.

"What are you two arguing about this time?" Asked Pyreon.


Reptak was on the roof, looking across the city. He thought back to Wiseman's way of brawling and how similar it was to Gunz's. "Gunz, is that you behind the mask?" He asked himself.

"Hey, there you are." Said Dan. Reptak turned around quickly to Dan. "Why'd you take off like that, huh? We were all pretty worried about you, pal." Dan walked up to the railing.

"Sorry guys." Said Reptak.

"Listen, we don't want to pressure you into doing something you don't want to, but I'm telling you, you've got what it takes to be part of the team."

"It's not that I don't want to battle with you, Dan. I just, worry that I'll be more of a handicap to you because I'm distracted. I can't stop thinking about Gunz." Drago jumped down to him.

"You're worried, we understand."

"Really?" Asked Reptak.

"When Dan and I were apart, it was the hardest thing ever."

"Wow. I had no idea you had ever been separated before."

"Yeah, you know it!" Said Dan. The door opened.

"Don't count us out of that." I said. "I might not have thrown Leo into a river, but every other time you lost Drago, I lost Leo." Drago looked at me and Leo, then back to Reptak.

"When you've been together as long as we all have been, you have your ups and downs."

"Exactly." Said Dan. "And it's surviving those down times that makes the partnership stronger in the end."

"I see." Said Reptak.

"Reptak, if Gunz is out there, you have to believe that he wants to find you just as bad, pal."

"You really think so?" Asked Reptak.

"He doesn't even need to think so." I said. "As similar as me and Leo are to Dan and Drago, we don't come close to the similarities between you and Gunz with him. If he would do it, so would Gunz."

"I guess you're right." Said Reptak.

"Cool!" Said Dan. "Now, let's go look for your partner, dude!"

"Speaking of partners, I'm hoping mine is doing okay, wherever she is." Said Janthide.


The volcano was spewing smoke. "That blasted Drago!" Said Betadron. "I can't believe we were defeated by a Bakugan who is only a fraction of our age!"

"Then why are we sitting here with our tails between our legs?" Asked Kodokor.

"They might only be a fraction, but three of those brawlers I have never seen before. Not even in visions." Said Worton. "Not to mention that they actually knew us. Doesn't that mean anything to you?"

"I don't care!" Said Kodokor. "We should go back and crush those insects!"

"Enough you three!" Said Mutabrid. All arguing Bakugan looked at him. "We lost because we weren't powerful enough. Isn't that right, Wiseman?" Wiseman walked into the cave, chuckling.

"It's impressive you know your limitations, Mutabrid."

"We're not powerful enough?" Asked Kodokor. "That's absurd!"

"Is it, Kodokor? Your collective powers may be able to summon Mechtavius Destroyer, but they're not enough to sustain him for very long. And once they are defeated, you are too depleted to bring him forth again anytime soon. You need to find a way to recharge your powers faster and more efficiently."

"Recharge them?" Asked Mutabrid. "Are you saying that Bakugan of our ability are unable to summon a Mechtogan at will?" Wiseman nodded.

"I don't need Mechtavius Destroyer!" Said Betadron. "I'll take the Brawlers down myself!"

"It would be futile to try." Said Wiseman.

"What?"

"The Battle Brawlers have a mighty bond as you've already witnessed. To try and take them on single-handedly would be foolhardy of you, Betadron."

"Whatever!"

"If you change tactics and were successful is isolating one of them, you might have a chance of defeating them all, but it's only a theory."

"I see." Said Mutabrid.

"Let's do it!" Said Kodokor.

"I admire your enthusiasm." Said Wiseman as he walked a few steps away.


"Did you say Gunz? No, sorry dude." The person looked at his Bakugan. "You?"

"Nope." Reptak sighed. Dan went to the park.

"Have you guys seen Gunz at all?" The two girls looked at each other.

"Uh un."

"Sorry we can't help." Said one of their Bakugan. Dan walked away to find someone else.

"Have you seen Gunz, dude?"

"Nope." Dan kept going around, asking everybody he saw. He kept running until he was stopped by a walk signal.

"This isn't going so well." Said Reptak.

"Be patient." Said Drago.

"Let's call it a day, then we'll bring the others with us tomorrow and widen the search perimeter. Sound cool?"

"Sounds good." Said Drago. Reptak was silent, but heard something.

"Reptak!" It echoed in is mind. He floated up and began looking around.

"What's going on?" Asked Dan.

"What's wrong?" Asked Drago.

"It's Gunz!" Said Reptak.

"Huh? Where?" Reptak looked around, and eventually saw him.

"Over there!"

"Huh?" Asked Dan.

"Gunz!" Reptak floated after Gunz. "Wait up!"

"Reptak! Hold on!" Called Drago. Reptak was too far gone already.

"Let's go!" Said Dan.

"Right." Said Drago. The two followed Reptak, unaware they were being followed.

"Are you sure about this?" Asked Pyreon.

"Positive." Said Azion. "We have to follow them and give them the back-up they need."

"I still don't understand why you brought me with." Said Slight.

"It's just a theory, but I have to try it." Azion followed Dan. They followed Reptak, who continued to try and catch up to Gunz.

"Where'd he go?" He saw Gunz going into an alley. "Gunz! It's Reptak! Come on! It's me!" Reptak continued to follow Gunz. Reptak continued to follow him, unaware of how much time had passed. Dan and Azion kept following him, the former unaware of the latter. "Gunz!" Yelled Reptak.

"Reptak!" Said Dan as he ran up.

"Did you find Gunz?" Asked Drago.

"I could've sworn I saw him come in here." Said Reptak.

"Hey, are you sure it was him, buddy? Maybe it was a mistake."

"It's no mistake! I'm positive it was him!" Someone laughed above.

"You again!" Said Dan as he looked up.

"Wiseman." Said Drago.

"What now?" Asked Dan.

"I've been waiting for you." Wiseman jumped down from the construction equipment.

"What do you want?" Asked Dan.

"Be careful, Dan." Said Drago.

"I know." Reptak floated back to Dan's shoulder and stayed above it.

"I was anxious for a rematch after our last battle." Said Wiseman, holding up three Bakugan.

"Ha! You a glutton for punishment?"

"Yes, something like that." Dan stared at him. "What do you say, eh Kuso?"

"Yeah, bring it scumbag!"

"Bakugan, Brawl!" Said Wiseman.

"There! He throws just like Gunz!" Said Reptak.

"Baku-Sky Raider, Jump!" Said Wiseman. "Rise Darkus Kodokor! Baku-Sky Raider, Jump! Rise Darkus Mutabrid! Baku-Sky Raider, Jump! Rise Darkus Betadron!"

"Let's do this pal!" Said Dan.

"You bet!" Said Drago.

"Bakugan, Brawl!" Said Dan. "Baku-Sky Raider, Jump! Go Pyrus Fusion Dragonoid!" Drago kicked Kodokor as he appeared, sending him toppling.

"Bakugan, Brawl!" Said Azion, surprising both Wiseman and Dan. "Bakugan, Stand! Burn the to the ground Pyrus Pyrokinetic Pyreon!" Back at base, Dan's eyes flashed in his portrait.

"Dan's Bakumeter is showing battle activity." Said Mira.

"What?" Asked Marucho. Azion's eyes flashed on.

"And now Azion's is showing the same thing!"


Kodokor got back up. "You're not going to get away with that! And who invited you!" Kodokor charged.

"Ability Activate!" Said Wiseman. "Combat Smasher!" Kodokor attacked Drago first, who dodged. Then he went after Pyreon, but Azion was prepared.

"Ability Activate!" He said. "Infernium Shield!" Kodokor was blocked.

"Ability Activate! Sneaking Aggressor!" Mutabrid's eyes glowed as he vanished. He struck Drago, then reappeared. Drago hit the ground hard.

"Drago!"

"He's fast. And his disappearing ability makes it difficult too."

"Today is the day we will finally have our vengeance, Drago!" Said Betadron. "Kodokor, Mutabrid, let's go!"

"Yes sir!" Said Mutabrid.

"Ability Activate!" Said Wiseman. "Night Vizaler!" Betadron prepared to attack.

"Get ready Drago!" Said Dan as Betadron whipped up a dark tornado.

"You're going down!" Said Kodokor.

"Ability Activate!" Said Dan. "Dragon Over Cannon!" Drago fired.

"Time to make it dual pronged!" Said Azion. "Ability Activate! Flaming Booster!" Drago's attack got amplified.

"Ability Activate!" Said Wiseman. "Death Stall!" Mutabrid created a shield that blocked Drago's attack. Then Betadron's attack hit. Kodokor came charging in.

"You're finished!" He punched Drago in the gut a few times, sending him up. He got shocked, then came back down.

"Drago!" Yelled Dan. Betadron landed next to him.

"Did you really think we were going to let you get away with keeping us in prison for so long, Drago?"

"Leave him alone!" Said Dan.

"Wiseman, let's take them all down!" Said Betadron.

"Ability Activate!" Said Wiseman. "Mist Burn!" Betadron prepared to attack, then fired.

"Drago!" Pyreon charged in to stop Betadron, only to be pushed back by Kodokor.

"This is horrible!" Said Reptak. "Who would Gunz do such a thing?" Wiseman laughed. Betadron kept up his attack as Kodokor continued to beat on Pyreon. "Is it him? I can't be sure." Reptak steeled his resolve. "Wiseman, tell me the truth right now! Are you really my partner Gunz?"

"Huh? No way!" Said Dan. "Reptak, what are you saying?"

"Do you really think Wiseman is Gunz?" Asked Drago as he got up.

"I should have told you earlier, it's just that I didn't want to believe it myself. But I couldn't ignore the fact they their throwing styles were completely identical."

"Aw man!" Exclaimed Dan. "Seriously?" Wiseman laughed again. "Come on! Be a man and show us your face, coward!"

"If you want a peak behind the mask, come and take it off yourself, Kuso. If you think you can."

"Okay." Said Dan. "If that's how you want to play this."

"Dan, think about this." Said Azion. Pyreon blocked Kodokor and pushed him back.

"Wait a second, Dan!" Said Reptak.

"Huh?"

"I really need to be a part of this fight. Please."

"Are you sure?" Asked Dan.

"I'm sure, and I want to be your partner." Said Reptak.

"Okay!" Said Dan.

"Go get him!" Said Drago.

"Azion, throw me in!" Said Slight.

"Here we go, pal!" Said Dan. He grabbed Reptak.

"Sure thing." Said Azion. He grabbed Slight.

"Bakugan, Brawl!" They said.

"Baku-Sky Raider, Jump!" Said Dan. "Let's go Haos Reptak!"

"Bakugan, Stand! Wash them away Aquos Tsunami Slight!"

"I'm determined to find out if I'm right!" Said Reptak, ramming into Mutabrid. He slammed into a nearby building. Reptak jumped in front of Drago. "I'll fight anyone I have to to get the truth!"

"Too bad you'll never get past me!" Said Kodokor, running up. Reptak prepared to block him when Slight rammed into him, knocking Kodokor away.

"Good thing he doesn't have to deal with you. Go Reptak!"

"Ability Activate!" Said Dan. His Bakumeter generated a Haos Ability. "Spar Hook!"

"Attack!" Said Reptak. Slight jumped out of the way as Reptak's attack hit Kodokor. Mutabrid vanished.

"We're not going to fall for that one again, pal!" Said Dan. "Ability Activate! Eyes Shield!" Reptak honed in on Mutabrid.

"I see him! Attack!" Reptak fired at Mutabrid, knocking him out of stealth.

"Payback in coming for you!"

"Let my brothers deal with those fool! I only care about Drago!" Said Betadron.

"Alright! Come and get us, you creep! Ability Activate! Dragon Over Cannon!" Drago charged up.

"Ability Activate!" Countered Wiseman. "Orion Shield!"

"Ability Activate!" Said Azion. "Blitzing Flame!" Pyreon launched a fireball that hit Betadron's shield before Drago's attack, the latter breaking through.

"Time to take you down!" Said Dan. "Ability Activate! Dragon Astral!" Drago fired another attack at Betadron.

"What?"

"Is that all you've got?" Asked Drago. Betadron continued to take the attack, trying to fight it off. He was blasted backwards.

"I've had enough of you! Mutabrid! Kodokor!"

"Yes sir, we're on it!" Said Mutabrid. He kicked Drago as Kodokor went after Pyreon and Reptak, alternating between the two. Drago landed next to Reptak.

"You need help?"

"No, I got this!" Said Reptak. Betadron attacked from above, lifting up all three.

"Forget about someone?" Asked Azion. "Ability Activate! Crashing Wave!" Slight attacked Betadron, ending his attack prematurely and letting Drago, Reptak and Pyreon drop to their feet.

"Man, they're real tough!" Said Dan.

"Dan, are you there?" Asked Mira. "And Azion, are you there as well?" Both looked at their Bakumeters.

"Mira!"

"I'm going to transport the battle suits to you now."

"Good call, thanks!"

"Coordinates locked in. Battle suits Doomtronic 01 and 02, Hydronic, Pyronic, teleport." All four battle suits appeared above Dan and Azion. The four Bakugan went into them, activating them. "Teleport and attachment, complete. Battle System is a go. Sync rate, 100%."

"What are those big fancy suits?" Asked Kodokor.

"Is it some kind of weapon system?" Asked Mutabrid.

"It won't make a difference!" Said Betadron. Drago walked forward.

"You're about to find out! Ready Reptak?"

"You bet!" Said Reptak.

"How about you two?" Asked Drago.

"Ready to go!" Said Pyreon.

"All systems green!" Said Slight.

"That's it! Go!" Said Dan.

"Open wide punks!" Said Drago. His Battle Suit dug into the ground a little. Then Reptak fired, followed by Pyreon and Slight.

"We're winning!" Noted Reptak.

"Don't celebrate just yet!" Said Drago.

"Stay vigilant!" Said Pyreon.

"Don't let them have a second to recover!" Said Slight.

"Yeah! Keep going guys!" Said Dan.

"We've got this!" Said Azion.

"These four are more troublesome than I expected!" Said Betadron as he got up. "Kodokor, Mutabrid, Bakugan Unite!" A dark energy erupted from him and created dark clouds above. Kodokor and Mutabrid went into them.

"What's that?" Asked Dan.

"I don't know!" Said Drago.

"But it can't be good." Said Reptak. Wiseman laughed.

"Be wary!" Called Azion. Three lights combined in the clouds. The three Darkus Bakugan combined, then the clouds flashed brightly.

"What the?" Asked Dan. They were able to see the silhouette of something. "Did you see that thing? What the heck is it?"

"It looks like a big, ugly bird!" Said Drago.

"It's Gliderak!" Said Azion. Gliderak flew in. "It's a fusion of Betadron, Mutabrid and Kodokor!" Gliderak screeched.

"They've combined!" Said Drago.

"That's craziness!" Said Dan.

"It's not crazy." Said Wiseman. "They've consolidated all of their energy to enter into the ultimate attack mode!"

"And now it's time to put an end to you, Drago!" Yelled Betadron. "Once and for all!"

"Combined Ability, Activate! Sky Panzer!" Gliderak's body began to ripple.

"No point in waiting around!" Said Drago.

"Let me take the lead, Drago!" Said Reptak.

"It's futile!" Yelled Azion. They fired, but Gliderak was unflinching.

"What?" Asked Reptak.

"That's some shield!"

"With Sky Panzer, a defense shield can be put up to defend the entire body while still allowing for attacks to be launched from the three individual parts." Gliderak attacked, defeating all four battle suits. The Bakugan landed on the ground.

"Drago! Reptak!"

"Pyreon! Slight!"

"Get out of there!"

"Too late, fools!" Said Betadron. Gliderak attacked again.

"Guys! Can you hear me?" Asked Dan.

"We've got to shake them off!" Said Drago.

"I can't let them take me down, not until I know for sure what Wiseman's true identity is! I need to know if he and Gunz are one and the same!" Reptak's visor began to glow as he got up. "You okay? I need your help."

"We're a team. I'll help you find out the truth!" Said Drago. "But first, I need you to give me your strength!"

"It's yours."

"Then here we go, Reptak!"

"I'm ready, Drago!" The two banded arms, then locked the other two together.

"Bakugan, Unite!" They said. They glowed, and combined into Aeroblitz.

"Our turn!" Said Azion. "Give it a try!"

"Let's do this!" Said Pyreon.

"I'm with you!" Said Slight. The two hit their fists together and began to glow. They combined into Corenago. Pyreon's arms were covered in blue armor to make them look like Slight's, while his legs looked similar. Tubes connected from both legs and arms to a pack on his back.

"That light! What's happening over there?" Asked Betadron.

"Drago! Reptak!" The glow faded to reveal Aeroblitz and Corenago.

"It can't be!" Said Betadron.

"They combined!" Said Dan.

"How interesting." Said Wiseman.

"Now Dan!" Yelled Drago as he took off.

"Let's do this!" Said Pyreon. He took aim.

"Yeah!" Said Dan. "Combined Ability Activate! Flame Harvey Cannon!"

"Time to do it!" Said Azion. "Combined Ability Activate! Scalding Wave!" Drago took aim from above while Pyreon took aim from below. They both fired, Corenago from the tubes, bypassing the Sky Panzer ability.

"This speed is incredible!" Said Drago. "The potential of our powers is amazing Reptak!"

"I know Drago! I can feel them too!"

"This combination of Aquos and Pyrus is sure strange, but powerful!" Said Pyreon.

"Nothing else like it!" Said Slight.

"Come on, let's do this guys!" Said Dan.

"Right!"

"I don't understand!" Said Betadron. "How were they able to combine this well?" They continued to fire at Aeroblitz and Corenago, but continued to miss. Their attacks were them returned.

"Consecutive Ability Activate! Dragon Eternal Force! Flame Harvey Cannon!"

"Consecutive Ability Activate! Burning Water! Scalding Wave!" Drago prepared to launch a fireball while Reptak prepared his blaster. Pyreon got ready to send water while Slight prepared the cannons. All four fired, Drago and Reptak's combining as well as Pyreon and Slight's. The attacks began to bypass Sky Panzer.

"Go down!" Yelled Drago. The attacks broke through, defeating Gliderak. They fell to the ground, defeated. Aeroblitz and Corenago landed and separated. Reptak looked at Wiseman.

"Wiseman."

"Hm. Well, this didn't go as I had planned." Said Wiseman. "I see you will be more trouble than I expected. However, I did learn something very valuable today."

"What's that?" Asked Reptak.

"I think I'll wait until next time before I share it." Wiseman vanished.

"Get back here!" Said Dan. "Coward!" Dan calmed down a little. "Do you still think that could've been Gunz?"

"I can't say for sure." Said Drago.

"I'm not sure either, but if it is, how do I open his eyes and bring him back to the side of good?" Asked Reptak.

"I'll say this much, Wiseman isn't what he seems." Said Azion.


Shun and Jaakor are very compatible, yet they lack a certain bond that the rest of us do. An unbreakable bond is very hard to create, and they're very close. But when old students of Jaakor appear, things get a little more difficult. Shun says that if Jaakor thinks it's the right call, he's all for it. But something still isn't quite right when Shun faces Wiseman alone. What will the future hold?

If anybody has a better name for the Pyreon and Slight Bakufusion, please let me know! Thanks is advance!