Its been... a little over a year since this was last updated, so sorry. Here's a sneak peak at whats too come.
The plot of this episode will be similar to canon, with my own spin on it, as well as development. In the OG series, each battler had a bond with their main battling Bakugan, as well as their friends Bakugan, making them almost family. This was the "full utilization" the fics summary was taking about, so enjoy the show! You might experience flashbacks of emotional moments from the OG series, as the battle in this chapter is supposed to do just that, and bring the AO together in a different way. Enjoy!
Chapter 4: Silly Pegatrix, Tricks Are For Kids (Sneak Peak)
One Friday after school, the AO hung out at their clubhouse. Updating their YouTube channel, showing the Bakugan more 'internet legends', etc. One such legend was a guy holding a clock and shouting "it's time to stop". While Dan and Wynton laughed their butts off... "I don't get it" said Drago, bluntly. "How can you not? He's screaming time and stop, while shaking a clock! It's hilarious!" Said Dan in-between laughs. Drago and Trox just looked at the screen, trying to piece together the 'joke'. "... but time DOESN'T stop" said Trox.
KNOCK, KNOCK, KNOCK!
Getting a knock on the AO Clubhouse, a butler walked inside when the AO's answered it. "Uh... hello? Can we help you?" Asked Wynton, at a loss for words. "Good day, Awesome Ones. Would there happen to be a Miss Vegegas present today?" Asked the butler, bowing respectfully. The AO's were stunned, they've only seen butlers in movies, and this one copied them down to a 'T'! "Um... yes? Can I help you?" Asked Lia. She was a little used to this sort of treatment since her mother was the towns #1 reporter (and famous in general), but this was the first time a butler of all things talked to her like this!
"I've come to deliver a message from Miss China Riot" said the Butler, pulling out a contract. All it needed now was signature. "China Riot?" Asked Wynton. "Who's that?" Asked Dan. "She sounds like a real riot" said Drago, on Dan's shoulder. "Yes, Miss Riot can be a quite a handful. Regardless, she's requested your acquaintance; Miss Vegegas. For she would like to engage in a Bakugan Battle" said the butler, handing Lia the contract. "Please sign on the doted line and she'll agree to battle with you" the butler continued. "But... if she wants to battle, why would she need to agree to her own challenge?" Asked Howlkor, on the table. "Humans have very strange customs" said Cyndeous, who was next to him.
"She must be pretty good if she's challenging me" said Lia, signing the contract without giving it a read. "And you said Dan was full of himself..." muttered Gorthion, also on the shoulder of his partner. "What was that?" Asked Lia, glaring at her Bakugan. "Um... nothing" Gorthion quivered, closing himself up. Lia handed the signed contract back to the butler, who placed it in his suit and gave a bow. "Thank you kindly, Awesome Ones. I will escort you tomorrow to the meeting place, 11:00 sharp. We shall see you then" he said, exiting the premises.
-BREAK-
The day of the battle...
"His appointment was today?! C-Can't you cancel it and reschedule?" Asked Dan, having forgotten that today was Lightning's annual checkup with the vet, which the dog hated. So much so, that Mister Kouzo had to put him in a small cage that one could carry before he left for work. "Sorry, Dan. But if I don't take him today, I'll still be charged for an office visit" said Mrs Kouzo, picking up the cage with Lightning whimpering all the while.
"So... you still pay for something, even if you don't show up to get it?" Asked Drago. "Yes, unfortunately" said Mrs Kouzo. "And even if you cancel it?" Asked Cyndeous. "Yes..." said Mrs Kouzo, sighing. She wasn't annoyed at the Bakugan, but rather how unfair the system was on her. "This world truly is strange" said Howlkor. "Sounds unfair to me" said Drago. While the Bakugan still didn't understand he concept of currency, they at least knew how hard it was to come by. For it to be taken away so easily seemed wrong and unfair. "Tell that to our insurance..." Mrs Kouzo sighed again. She was thankful the Bakugan were sympathetic... to think she wanted these creatures outlawed all because of some crazy rich Asian.
They also helped with the housework funny enough; though clothes and dishwashing was a hassle because they'd sometimes get stuck in the drain of the sink or trapped in the clothes while they spun in the wash machine (thankfully it was NEVER the dryer). One thing they were good at was makeshift ladders when her husband needed help on the gutters... and the silly man fell off one time, but thank the lord Drago was there.
Mrs Kouzo began to leave the house, when Howlkor followed behind her. "You guys go ahead, I'll keep Lightning company" he said, following the mother outside to her car. From inside, Dan and the remaining Bakugan heard (and sweatdropped) at the following conversation:
"Oh, your joining me, Howlkor?"
"Dan and the others will be more than enough. Besides, Lightning needs me."
"Ruff!"
"Ok, would you like too sit in the front again?"
"YES! PLEASE CAN I? Can I stick my heads out of the window again too?"
-BREAK-
Like the butler said, he picked them up at precisely 11am, the white limo he drove was waiting for them. The AO's enjoyed the ride, they've never ridden in a stylish car before... the Bakugan didn't understand however. Why didn't they just walk? Are they devolving THAT much? Don't get the Bakugan wrong, some technology they understand. Cell Phones: instant contact over long distances. TV: keeps the entire world in touch despite different landmasses or "countries" as they called them (they wished they had this "TV" thing back on Vestroia, would make communication SO much easier). Even something as dumb as an escalator they accepted... it was hard hopping up stairs as a ball.
The butler keep driving until they were on the outskirts of town... in the middle of a canyon! In this canyon however, was some kind of square arena with huge towering walls. "We're here" said the butler, rolling the cabin window down and then back up as he exited the car to provide 'carryout service' by opening the door for his passengers. Once they were out, they followed the butler inside the arena. In the very back; was a young girl that looked no more than 6 or 7 years old. She pink eyes and hair with yellow spots of varying sizes, along with pigtails and a red-black dress. She also wore leggings for some reason... but at first glance; she appeared to be a well-mannered, cute girl... the bunny doll however was another story.
"AH! Hi, Lia! Oh, and see you brought the rest of the AO's too. Although your team name could just some work, welcome to my homemade Bakugan Stage" said the girl, cheerfully. This must be China Riot the butler spoke of. Didn't he say she was a handful? She seems ok too... wait, what did she just say?!
"Finally, someone agrees" muttered Drago. "What was that, Drago?" Asked Dan. "What was what? I didn't say anything" Drago lied, calmly. "Um... thanks... I guess? So, your China Riot?" Asked Lia. "Yes ma'am. I'm a fan of yours, Lia. Your videos inspired me to get a Bakugan of my own" said Riot, sweetly. Despite her exterior, Lia sensed something was up with this kid... it was a girl thing, girls tend to read each others minds like that. "Ok... didn't you want to battle or something?" Asked Lia, controlling her temper. "In a minute, I'll just have one more cup of tea" she said with a smile. Her butler, who made his way over to her while she and Lia spoke, poured the young girl another cup from a small table she had next to her.
That smile however meant something else to Lia... this little pipsqueak was mocking her! Growing a forehead vein, Lia began stomping toward her. "YOU LITTLE...!" She said, but the boys (Bakugan included) held her back with nervous smiles. Taking the last sip of her tea and picking up her bunny doll, Riot spoke up. "OK! Ready! Let's have fun, DROME UP!"
Battle Scene - Round 1:
Lia and Riot: Bakugan, Brawl!
Lia: Hit'em hard, Gorthion!
Gorthion: ROOOOOOOOOOAAAAAAAR!
Riot: Dazzle them, Pegatrix!
Gorthion = 600 Gs, Pegatrix = 600 Gs
The Bakugan summoned by Riot was something the AO had never seen before. It was the same Attribute as Gorthion, but it was a beautiful winged horse. The human AO members gasped in awe.
Dan: What is that Bakugan?
Dragonoid (Drago): That's a Pegatrix. A Bakugan known for beauty and grace.
Riot: Got get'em, Pegatrix!
Pegatrix: NEIGH! (gallops forward, horn ready to strike)
Lia: Body Guard, Gorthion!
Gorthion does exactly what he's told and blocks Pegatrix's attack without difficulty.
Riot: Energy Draw.
Pegatrix's horn glows and suddenly, Gorthion's shield vanishes. Confused, Gorthion had no defense as Pegatrix the pulled her head back and stab him with her horn, the gorilla groaning in pain.
Lia: Gorthion!
Gorthion = 400 Gs, Pegatrix = 600 Gs
Dan: Hold on! How did Pegatrix get through Gorthion's shield?
Wynton: She must be a powerful Bakugan.
Dragonoid (Drago): That's not it. She didn't break through at all... she absorbed it.
Dan and Wynton: Huh?
Dragonoid (Drago): Pegatrix have the unique ability to drain the energy of an opponents attack or defense. While this won't increase their Power Level, it does increase their strength; and against a powerhouse such as Gorthion...
The Dragonoid needn't say more, both boys understood exactly what Drago was getting at. In basic terms, Pegatrix was turning Gorthion's power against him. Lia ordered Gorthion to attack Pegatrix, but the Pegasus merely dodged his punch by jumping back and taking to the sky.
Riot: Wing Cutter!
Pegatrix: NEIGH! (Dives down with glowing wings, slicing Gorthion)
Gorthion = 100 Gs, Pegatrix = 600 Gs
Lia: I need a BakuCore, fast! (Looks around the field for a Haos BakuCore, which she happened to see a few feet away. She ran towards it to power-up Gorthion as quickly as possible. What Lia didn't notice was Riot's evil grinning face. Pressing the eye of her bunny doll, the BakuCore suddenly rose from out of Lia's reach) WHOA! What the...?
Pegatrix: NEIGH! (Circles back around for another attack)
Gorthion: (sees Pegatrix coming and while it might be a long shot, he braced himself for impact by holding out his hands, opting to catch the flying pony if she got too close. One again however, Riot pressed the eye of her doll, and the metal floor dropped down, throwing Gorthion off balance) Whoa, what just...? (couldn't finish due to Pegatrix attacking him again. He groans in pain as he's sliced again)
Gorthion = 0 Gs, Pegatrix = 600 Gs
End Battle Scene
Something odd happened just now. Instead of returning to Lia, Gorthion went over to Riot in a flash of light. Lia was about to yell at the child to give her back her Bakugan, when Riot spoke first. "Oh, deary me. Looks like someone lost their Bakugan. We had a contract, can't be helped" said the little girl. "C-Contract?" Asked Lia. "You read it before signing, didn't you? We agreed this one-on-one battle where the loser hands over their Bakugan. No take backs!" Said Riot. Lia looked shocked, she agreed to this? "That would explain why the Drome sent Gorthion over to pinky" said Drago, causing the AO's to look at him in surprise. "But, I thought you said it made a dimensional pocket, like a picture" said Wynton. "It does. And like I said, it visualizes its surroundings... everything. Including any prior agreements" Drago explained, stunned the AO's further.
In basic terms, Drago was saying the Drome had a mind of its own. (AN: Personally, doesn't this sound more "Bakugan" than just a simple contract?)
This got Lia thinking. If the Drome knew about the deal between her and Riot, then maybe she could win Gorthion back? "Then I challenge you to a rematch, right now" said Lia, making Dan and Wynton flinch. Was this girl crazy? "Rematch? HA! You'll need a Bakugan for that!" Laughed Riot. Lia realized the little brat had a point and became sad, their was no way for her to win her partner back. Dan saw this, and stepped forward. "Then I'll challenge you instead, me and Drago" said Dan. "But Dan..." Lia began. "Gorthion is a member of the Awesome Ones, we can't leave him behind" said Dan.
"Heheh... another Bakugan for me? This is the best day, EVER!" Said Riot with an evil smiling face. "Bakugan...!" Dan was about to toss Drago in, but Lia quickly grabbed his hand. "DAN, WAIT!" She said. "I got Gorthion into this mess, I need to win him back" she continued. "But..." Dan tried to say. "PLEASE, DAN! Gorthion's my partner... let me save him. I'll never forgive myself if anything happens to Drago on my account... I have to do this on my own" said Lia, conveying her feelings.
Dan was a little conflicted. He wanted to help Lia, but was allowing her to use Drago a good idea? She also never battled with him before either. After thinking it over and trying to come to a decision, "Dan. If this is what Lia really wants, then I'm ok with it" said Drago. "A-Are you sure?" Asked Dan. "When I said I would be your Guardian... I meant each and every one of you. You 3 helped me when I was stranded in a strange world. Besides, Gorthion is one of us... the... Awesome Ones" said Drago, though he had to physically force himself to say the team name.
Honestly, what was wrong with Battle Brawlers?
After 5 painfully long seconds of silence. "... ok, Lia. Just be careful" said Dan. It appeared Drago's speech had a positive effect. Lia of course, while she requested this, didn't expect it too happen; and it showed as she didn't have an immediate reaction. Drago landed in her hand, but she was still struggling to accept what had just occurred. "Are you sure about this? W-What if, I lose again? What if...?" Lia asked, beginning to panic. "Lia" Drago said in an assertive voice. "You can do this... if I've learned anything spending time with you all, it's that your all talented individuals. You easily put together our battle videos, now it's time to put those skills to the test in actual battle... I believe in you" said Drago, closing up in preparation for being thrown.
"Aw, boo-hoo! Are you done with your sap-story yet?" Riot rudely butt-in. With renewed confidence, Lia clutched Drago.
Battle Scene - Round #2:
Lia: Bakugan... (does her winking pose before throwing her Bakugan) Brawl!
Dragonoid (Drago): ROAR! ROOOOOOOOOOOOAAAAAAAAAAAR!
Riot: Ooooooh, a Dragonoid! Just what I always wanted! Bakugan, Brawl!
Pegatrix: NEIGH!
Dragonoid = 600 Gs, Pegatrix = 600 Gs
Riot: (gets a BakuCore and tosses it to Pegatrix) Pegatrix, Haos Laser!
Lia: (also gets a BakuCore, tossing it to Drago) Twisting Inferno!