OMG Gundalian Invaders season finale! Who's excited for Mechtanium Surge? I am! I just saw a picture of Spectra in Mechtanium Surge so I'm guessing he's coming back! hehe And Shun had better be in it, OR ELSE!

I don't know what's come over me, I just feel like updating like crazy. I've been writing chapters for this fic and others for the past few days! Which, I guess, means that I'll update more often!

I do not own Bakugan, only Ayden, Azreal and Maelstrom

Normal POV

Mira sat on a bench in Marucho's roof top rose garden holding her locket of Keith's picture. 'I'm so scared...I feel like this is all too good to be true.' "Please be back for good." she said to herself.

"Hey Mira!" Mira looked up and saw Dan walking towards her. She stood up to greet him. "What are you doing up so early?"

Mira was about to answer but stopped when Keith followed Dan onto the rooftop garden.

"Good morning Mira." greeted Keith.

Mira hesitated for a moment, tightly gripped the locket. "Good morning!" she smiled. Mira took her brother on a tour of the house which finished back at the rooftop rose garden.

"Wow, look at those two." Said Baron from a gazebo. Everyone else was sitting outside in the rose garden under one of many gazebos. "It's like back to normal. They're acting like the whole Spectra thing never happened."

"Spectra Phantom is gone, so we should all act that way." Said Marucho.

"Yeah, he's Keith now, the newest member of the Battle Brawlers Resistance." Said Dan.

"Hn, you guys seem awful quick to trust him." Said Ace.

"Hey, what's your problem? You were there when he took his mask off and said he didn't want to fight!" exclaimed Dan.

"Yeah take it easy, Ace. You wouldn't be saying that if I was an evil villain bent on destroying my enemies who suddenly turned good." Remarked Ayden.

"Relax, Dan. No need to get revved up over this. Ace is only jealous that Mira is focusing on someone else and not him." Said Azreal.

"Huh? What are you talking about?" asked Dan.

"Oh Dan, cute and clueless." Said Runo.

"Mira's just excited to see her bit bro! Okay lover boy? Relax!" Julie hit Ace on his back, something he wasn't expecting.

"Ow! Are you out of your mind?" cried Ace.

"Julie's right, you have nothing to worry about." Said Percival.

"What? I don't know what you're talking about!" Everyone laughed as Ace began stuttering.

"Excuse me, could everyone please assemble in the operations room?" said Kato over the intercom.

"Huh? What's that about?" asked Dan.

"It's finally ready!' cried Marucho. Marucho led everyone to the lab where they had previously been investigating the mysterious phantom data and the four Bakugan that came with it.

"I wanted to show you guys something." A picture of a green DNA strand appeared on the screen. "This is a scan of the phantom data we received a few days ago."

"Is that thing making music?" asked Runo.

"It sounds beautiful." Said Ayden.

"Now take a look at this one." A red DNA strand appeared on the screen next to the green one. "This is the phantom data that Keith received around the same time as us."

"They're practically identical." Exclaimed Shun.

"You're not to far off." Said Marucho. "Take a closer look." The two DNA strands overlapped.

"No way!" cried Dan.

"Yes, the two DNA streams are exactly the same."

"What are the odds that Keith would receive the same data as us?" asked Mira.

"Who knows?" asked Baron. "But that must be the reason that the Bakugan I fought in Interspace had Battle Gear just like Helios. If that data helped make the Battle Gear, does that mean we could make some sweet gear for Nemus?"

"If anyone should get the next set of Battle Gear, it's Drago." Said Helios.

"What?" Drago was shocked by his new friend's words. "Why me?"

"It's true. With his current stage of evolution, we could analyze his DNA code and splice it with the phantom data. From there, we'd be able to construct a custom set of Battle Gear for Drago." Said Keith.

"I'm not sure…" said Dan.

"It sounds risky to me." Said Drago.

"But it sounds so cool!" exclaimed Julie. "Think about how powerful you'd be!"

"That's a good point. You'd be unstoppable with some Battle Gear!" cried Dan.

"But…I thought…I thought I was already unstoppable." Said Drago.

"Well…I guess you did destroy the BT System all by yourself. And since you've evolved into Helix Dragonoid, maybe you don't need it."

"Dan, Drago's satisfied, don't force him." Said Shun.

"I feel fine the way I am." Said Drago.

"Don't deny yourself this improvement, Drago." Said Helios.

"I think you should go for it, Drago. No matter how powerful you become, there's always going to be someone stronger." Said Azreal.

"Azreal has a point. We need to consider the possibility that we're not the only ones with the phantom data." Said Keith.

"Then, do you think that…father…" started Mira.

"I offered to share the phantom data with Professor Clay and he wasn't interested. That suggested to me that he already had it."

"If they have the same technology, then we have no choice. We have to upgrade to Battle Gear." Declared Dan. "But…how do you feel about having a mechanical body Drago?"

"Not good."

"It's against our nature." Said Wilda.

"We fought so hard to prove ourselves as sentient beings." Said Nemus.

"What you're asking is the first step to turning us into mindless drones." Said Percival.

"Actually, the Battle Gear is not completely mechanical. It would be using your own DNA to create a totally natural enhancement for your body. It would be completely organic."

"You're saying we could create armor using just our flesh and bone?" asked Ingram.

"As long as you ensure that it would not be the same as what the Vexos did with mechanical Bakugan." Said Drago. "Or how you altered Helios when you tried to make him the Ultimate Bakugan."

"Drago…"

Drago thought for a moment. "Ok, I'll do it for the benefit of the group."

"Drago's a total rock star!" exclaimed Baron.

"Come on, let's get started." Drago flew up to Dan.

"You bet!"

Drago and Helios were placed in scanners.

"Drago's evolution is so advanced, it may take some time to fully analyze his DNA. For now, we can create a hybrid prototype by splicing Drago's DNA with Helios' Battle Gear. It won't be as precise as the final version, but it will give us a base to work from."

An image of Drago in his ball form appeared on the screen. Suddenly a plane shaped Battle Gear appeared on his back.

"This is only a mock up. Based on the systems initial analysis of Drago's DNA and it's compatibility with Helios' Battle Gear." Said Keith.

"So depending on the results of the analysis, the final version could be quite different from this?" asked Marucho.

"Would it help if we put Drago into Bakugan Interspace and analyzed him there? While he was fighting?" asked Mira.

"Hey, that sounds like a good idea." Said Dan.

"Why didn't I think of that? Let's go!" cried Marucho.

"So this is Bakugan Interspace?" asked Keith.

"Good to see you're still here. We're looking for some opponents." Dan spoke to someone behind Keith.

Keith turned around, unsure of who it was Dan was talking to. "What the? Who are they?"

"Keith, meet Subterra Coredem, Ventus Hawktor, Aquos Akwimos and Haos Aranaut." Said Marucho.

"How do you know their names?" asked Keith.

"When I analyzed the phantom data, I found their names encrypted deep within the code."

"Hey, who's the unlucky one who gets to go toe-to-toe with Drago? Any of you guys brave enough?" asked Baron.

"Yeah, I'm up for the challenge." Said Ace.

"No way! You guys get all the fun!" squealed Julie.

"Yeah, how about letting one of us girls try?" asked Runo.

"There must be a fair way to decide." Said Ingram.

"I have a way: I developed the Battle Gear, so I get to fight!" Keith whipped out his mask and put it on. "Except I'll be fighting as Spectra!"

"But Keith…" started Mira.

"Sure, why not? Let's do it for old time's sake." cried Dan.

The four phantom data Bakugan shrunk to ball form and Hawktor and Coredem went to Spectra.

"Helios, I'd like to see what these Bakugan can do. How about you sit this one out?"

"I understand." Said Helios…almost sadly.

"Gate Card set! Drago stand!"

"Hawktor stand!"

Drago charged at Hawktor and they pushed on each other's fists.

"Both those guys have power levels of 900, it's a stalemate." Said Marucho.

"Enough." Said Spectra. Hawktor was released from Drago's grip and flew up.

"Running away already?" asked Dan.

"I don't think he is, Dan." Said Drago.

"Coredem stand!"

"Two against one? This early in the battle?" asked Dan.

"This battle will have been for nothing unless we go all out. We need to analyze Drago at his best. Go Coredem!"

Coredem tackled Drago and Hawktor sent a rain of green pellets crashing down on him.

"Dragon Hummer!" Drago's body began glowing as he easily began dodging all the pellets. "Finish him Drago!"

"My pleasure!" Drago punched Coredem, but he grabbed Drago's arm and tossed him aside.

"Whoa, Drago's getting tossed around like a ragdoll." Said Baron.

"Now that's power." Said Shun.

Drago turned around as Hawktor suddenly flew down and kicked Drago in the neck, causing him to fall to the ground.

"These digital clones are quite impressive." Said Keith.

"They make excellent opponents. I'm going to have to up my game so as to not be left behind." Said Helios.

'I still don't understand where all this data came from? And who sent it?' thought Keith.

"This is no time for daydreaming, Keith! Galactic Dragon!" Drago shot a fireball at Hawktor.

A green shield appeared around Hawktor. "Coredem, protect Hawktor!" Coredem raised his hands and an orange wall shielded them from Drago's attack.

"Man this is tough!" cried Dan.

"Dan, you use the Battle Gear now! This is the perfect time to test it!" shouted Keith.

"Oh yeah, right!" Dan pressed some buttons on his Gauntlet as the Battle Gear appeared from it. "Battle Gear boost!" Two large gun barrels were attached to Drago's shoulders while his wings were armor and green sensor equipment.

All of a sudden, Drago was crying out in pain. "Drago! What's wrong!" asked Dan.

"Don't worry. I'm ok. Let's keep going." Assured Drago.

"Now it's our turn." Keith summoned the Battle Gear from his Gauntlet.

"You gave them both Battle Gear?" asked Dan.

"You have to stop thinking of this battle was a practice match! Fight like your life depends on it! You have to use your Battle Gear to its fullest potential." Shouted Keith.

Drago cried out in pain again, as the Battle Gear was shocking his body.

"Drago, are you sure you're ok?" asked Dan, worried.

"Yes, I'm fine." He answered firmly.

Hawktor flew up and fired at Drago. Coredem threw his hammer at Drago. Drago managed to dodge into the air. He suddenly stopped, the Battle Gear acting up again.

"I don't understand! Non of my evolutions hurt like this!" cried Drago.

Hawktor and Coredem took this opportunity to take Drago down. Hawktor flew in with great speed and punched Drago. He moved out of the way just in time as Coredem's spiked ball struck Drago, knocking him to the ground.

"Drago!" cried Dan.

"It feels like my body's being ripped apart!" cried Drago.

"His body seems to be rejecting the Battle Gear." Said Keith.

"Then we have to get it off of him. It's way too dangerous to continue." Said Marucho.

"You're right. Drago! We have to pull the plug."

"No, not yet! We can't stop now! We can't give up! Zenoheld and the Vexos might return!"

"But Drago!"

"I mean it, Dan. I won't quit! I can do this, trust me." Drago looked at Dan, giving him a reassuring look.

"His commitment is impressive. I admire that." Said Keith.

"Spectra, if Drago says he can keep going…" started Helios.

"Then we should let him. Let's go! Hawktor, Coredem!"

"Spectra? What are you doing? You're not helping!" cried Dan.

"Listen to me Dan. We need to push Drago to his limit." Said Keith.

"Don't give in Drago. Don't let it defeat you!" shouted Helios.

Coredem and Hawktor moved to attack Drago.

"Don't worry, Dan. I've got this."

Dan hesitated for a moment. "Ok, I've got your back!" Drago jumped into the air, evading Hawktor and Coredem. "Battle Gear Ability Activate! Jetkor Delta!"

The green circles on Drago's wings lit up onto Hawktor and Coredem, causing them to freeze. Drago cried out in pain again, Jetkor acting up.

"Drago, you can do it!" encourage Dan.

"I won't lose!" Drago fired red beams from the two barrels on his back at Hawktor and Coredem. The two Bakugan returned to ball form as everyone cheered for Drago's victory.

Suddenly, Hawktor and Coredem began glowing as two lights shot up into the sky.

"Hey it happened again!" cried Marucho.

"Yeah, it seems to only happen when they lose." Said Ayden.

Drago panted and returned to ball form. He floated down onto Dan's hand. "Great job Drago." Drago didn't respond and fell over. "Drago?"

"It took everything he had." Said Percival.

"Luckily he managed to collect enough battle data. We can use it to develop a custom Battle Gear that won't harm his body." Said Keith.

"I'll put a rush on the analysis of Drago's DNA code." Cried Marucho.

Keith took off his mask. "Mira, do you think you could help Marucho with that?" Mira immediately agreed.

"Let's just hope that the Vexos don't attack us before it's done." Said Shun.

"Then we'd better get started right away!" said Keith.

Everyone exited the lab while Keith, Mira and Marucho stayed behind to work on Drago's Battle Gear.

Shun quickly pulled Ayden aside while the others continued elsewhere.

"Shun, what's wrong?" she asked.

"We need to talk and I figured now is as good a time as any." Smiled Shun.

"Good idea. I bet it'll be a few days before we're off on another adventure." She said, playing with her hair.

"You seem nervous. What's wrong?" asked Shun with concern.

"It's just that… I was hoping to avoid this."

"What? Why?"

"It's just that…I've never had a guy even remotely express any interest in me and I was worried that maybe…"

"Go on…"

"I was worried that maybe…you changed your mind about me..." Ayden looked away as she said those last words…worried about Shun's reaction.

Shun quickly pulled Ayden close to him and kissed her. Ayden was shocked at first but immediately melted into the kiss.

"Do you really think I'd change my mind?"

Ayden laughed. "Well I've never had a guy like me before."

"Really? I find that hard to believe."

"Well, either they really aren't interested in me or Ace scares them away."

"Well you don't have to worry about that. Ace doesn't scare me."

"Good, I don't want my brother scaring off the only guy I've ever liked."

"Oh, you like me?" he asked, as if he didn't know what she was talking about.

"Well I did let you kiss me. And what kind of girl doesn't fall for the guy who saves her life?"

"Well, it's not everyday I come across a girl running from a Flybeetle."

"So…what does that make us?" she asked nervously.

"I thought the answer was obvious. But I suppose I should go with formalities. Will you be my girlfriend?"

"Do you even have to ask?" Ayden jumped at Shun and kissed him.

Ok, honestly what did you think of that 'talk'. I've never had the 'talk' before so I don't know how it should go. Well, next chapter takes place during episode 46 and 47 (during Volt and Lync's little betrayal of the Vexos). Which brings me to my next point. Should I write those two episodes in their respective POV's? It would be kinda fun.

NOTE: I want Azreal to evolve, I have a drawing of how he'll look and everything. The only question is, how? What situation? I have an initial idea but I'd like to hear what you all think. SO WHEN YOU REVIEW TELL ME HOW YOU THINK AZREAL SHOULD EVOLVE!

Review!

~ZP