Chapter 32

It was silent in the Vestal Destroyer.

One should celebrate after winning such a battle, but the loss was the only thing present in the air.

"What happened with professor Clay?"

Ace asked.

Anything can be considered an icebreaker, even asking unpleasant questions.

"Unfortunately, Hydron sealed his fate along with Zenoheld's."

Gus said.

Mira was holding the urge to let a tear.

Everyone was quiet and worried.

"Mira."

Blake sympathized with her understanding of what she was going through.

"I'm alright."

Mira stood with unsureness in her voice and smiled. It felt like her urge to cry suddenly disappeared.

"Mira."

Dan said.

Blake observed and was impressed with Mira's quickly regained composure but hoped she would let all emotions out once home.

"With Zenoheld and father gone, we are all safe from harm's way and can move on."

Keith said.

"It's over."

Dan said.

"Yes. It's time to end our journey here and return to Vestal."

Mira prepared for a handshake.

"I'll admit that I wasn't your fan when we first met here, but now you are like a part of the family."

Mira said.

"Wow. Thank you, Mira."

Dan responded, flattered by her statement.

"Take care of yourself."

Dan and Mira shook hands.

The Vestal Resistance part was saying their goodbyes with their human friends.

The same could be said about the bakugan of both sides.

Keith then faced Dan.

"Dan, try not to get into too much trouble. I won't be there to save you every time, but if you need help, you know where to call me."

Blake chuckled.

Keith's side glanced and had a small grin.

"Blake, even if we hadn't known each other for long, still want to battle with you again."

Dan grinned.

"Sure, as long as we are on the same side."

Blake said.

"Yeah. We are allies now."

Gus added.

Dan smiled, thanking the Vestals once again and Marucho, Shun, and him leaving to the portal going to Earth.

Mira tried going to the portal, but Keith stopped her, saying she'll meet them again.

Keith then went to the main control of the Vestal Destroyer and set the coordinates to Vestal.

The Vestals showed happiness except for Blake.

"What's wrong?"

Mira asked.

"I haven't been to Vestal for years, and it feels weird."

Blake said with her poker face.

"Everything will be okay."

Mira assured, going as close to her as possible and hugging her.

Blake sighs.

To add to the embarrassing moment, Keith hugged her too at the same time as his sister.

Blake was now sandwiched between the siblings.

"Guys, air. You're smashing my ribcage."

Blake said as shades of blue were creeping on her face.

Mira released her, but Keith decided not to.

"Seriously, Keith."

Blake said.

Keith only hmmed, which resulted in an eye-roll from Blake.

Baron and Ace were quiet while Mira giggled quietly.

Gus was confused.

"Can someone explain to me what the hell happened to those two while I was gone?"

Gus asked.

"It's obvious."

Ace said.

Keith then let go of Blake, who gave a short explanation of what happened to Gus. She didn't mention the relationship part, as it was pretty obvious.

"I see. I never got you for that kind of person based on Keith's description before."

Gus said.

It was apparent he was hinting about the fact that she brawled with motorcycles or only just riding one as according to him, Hades, pardon Blake, didn't seem that kind of person, even though he knows not to judge a book by its cover, but still took him by surprise.

"Yeah. Speaking of which, at some point, I need to go to New Vestroia."

Blake said.

"Why?"

Keith raised an eyebrow.

"To get my motorcycle and some stuff like my psychology books."

Blake answered.

"For the motorcycle, I understand, but why the books. You can read them online."

Gus said.

"Some of those are pretty rare, while others I put my life on the line."

Blake said.

Blake could see that Gus wanted to ask questions, just looking at his face.

"Let's just say some were stolen from my ex-boss risking my life, while others had to wait for days tirelessly in lines."

Blake explained.

"I see."

Gus understood.

"But it's not urgent. We can do this after recharging psychologically as I am sure the recent events were tiring, stressful, and overall negativity is present."

Blake explained.

Everyone saw her point, just in time as they were about to arrive in Vestal.