I am still alive.
For anyone who is still following me will have to put up with my delayed/non-routine updates. I am currently working two jobs for the summer and had been rethinking about my OCs in Neo Legacy. I will not rewrite my current chapters, however I will have to rethink about my next episode and some characters. I kinda put their back stories on a whim when I started wanting to give some diversity and there were certain events I wanted to use, but feel they may end up being too much.
In the meantime enjoy what other fanfictions are available and this new chapter.
disclaimer- I do not own bakugan or any canon material, OCs are mine.
After spending enough time grieving Shun wanted to head back to Bakugan City, however he questioned on whether or not to take the girl. He was unsure if taking the young girl out was a good idea. He could not seem to get a chance to have a conversation with her, at least not one without sign language or writing (air, paper, on hand). He respected the girl's choice not to talk, but he knew she cannot remain quiet like this forever. He talked with the girl's former babysitter, Yuriko. After many arguments and reasoning, she let him know everything he needed for the trip. She even helped the girl pack, not trusting the ninja to help.
Just before Hoang joined Shun on the plane, the older woman gave her a large warm embrace. After an exchange of words and affection the young girl walked toward the limo. Throughout the ride the girl remained quiet and stared out of the window of the vehicle. Shun was not the type to engage in any sort of 'vapid' conversation. He only asked out of concern for her well-being. She seemed tolerant of the ride, even enjoying the view, eyes wide with curiousity when Bakugan City came into view.
When Shun disembarked, he was greeted by his fellow brawlers. Mainly the girls going up to hug him while Gunz and Marucho maintained an amicable and sympathetic stance. Hoang stayed back in the shadows observing until Mira who was the last girl to hug the ninja noticed her out of the corner of her eye.
"Shun, is that Hoang?" Mira asked as she disengaged her hug.
The ninja nodded.
"It's alright young one, you can come forward." Jaakor coaxed.
The girl slowly walked into view.
"Oh my god! She's so cute!" Julie exclaimed. She surged toward the girl.
Hoang backed up, but Julie continued forward.
"Anyways, welcome to Bakugan City! I'm Julie!" She greeted. "That's Runo, Mira, Gunz and Marucho." She pointed at each one of her friends. Hoang bowed in return.
"Ahem!" Radizen cough as he and the other bakugan floated in to view
"Right, these are the bakugan, Radizen, Roxtor and Reptak."
As she was introduced to the bakugan, Hoang gave a small bow.
"Anyways, you're going to love it here!" Julie exclaimed before giving her a hug which Hoang evaded by jumping over her doing a somersault in the air. She landed about seven feet away from where she was originally.
"Julie, you should have dialed back the enthusiasm." Runo commented.
"Come on, this girl has been through a lot! I would have love an open welcome and a hug!" Julie reasoned.
"Not much of a talker, though." Radizen observed.
"(But that was an impressive jump.)" Roxtor stated.
"Is there a reason she doesn't talk Jaakor?" Reptak asked.
"It seems to be psychological. Nothing in her medical records indicate otherwise." Jaakor answered.
"(Is there a reason you are not talking?)" Roxtor asked the girl directly.
"She's not going to understand you pal." Radizen said only to be surprised at a simple nod she gave to Roxtor.
"Did you understand that?"
Hoang nodded again.
The others were quite surprised. She seemed to straight up understand Roxtor like how Radizen and Mira were able. Anyone else would need to be intently listening to the conversation to have an idea of what the subterra bakugan was saying.
"(What is it?)" Roxtor asked.
Hoang fiddled with the hem of her outer layer.
"This is awkward." Radizen stated.
"How about we go out and eat, to welcome our new guest?" Julie suggested.
"I think it is best for Hoang to get settled. Kato can you show her to her room?" Shun intervened.
"Of course Master Shun. This way Young Miss Hoang." The butler said pointing the way. He tried to take her bags, but Hoang gestured it was alright. She followed the butler while carrying her luggage.
Shun and the others went to the living room to catch up.
"So that's the kid you mentioned. What's the story with her?" Gunz asked.
"My grandfather took her in after her grandfather passed."
"It's obvious he also taught her a thing or two about being a ninja." Marucho stated.
"Why take her in after her grandfather passed, unless-" Mira questioned.
"Her grandfather and my grandfather knew each other. While her grandfather has a daughter, I have no way to contact her."
"I could look into that if you want Shun." Marucho offered.
"If you can, that would help a lot."
"What are you going to do with Hoang? No offense, but I don't see you as the 'fatherly' type right now." Runo stated.
"But can you imagine Shun as a dad?" Julie giggled only to cease after getting a glare from the ninja.
"Just put her in foster care. They-oof" Gunz grunted from being elbow jabbed by Runo.
"If that were the case, then why did Shun bring her here in the first place?" Runo asked.
"Is there really no one else who could take the kid?" Reptak asked.
"She does have friends, although thing is before he passed, my grandfather told me not to leave her alone and that she reminded him of me."
"I hope she is not too much like you. I am already up to my neck with ninjas." Radizen stated.
"(That's not what this conversation is about!)" Roxtor squeaked.
"Yeah, well it's related."
"(What about Orbeum and Skytruss?)"
"Well they're okay- Please tell me is she-?"
"She seems to be obedient and well-behaved. I had heard her former babysitter mention something about her being mischievous." Shun explained
"Well, she doesn't sound bad." Reptak observed.
"So how long is she staying here?" Mira asked.
"Until a permanent arrangement can be made." Shun answered.
The others took the time to process it
"Let's try to make the most of it." Runo cheered.
"Runo, what do you mean?" Marucho asked.
"We've been feeling kinda down since Dan left, besides maybe having her around will shake things up."
Meanwhile, Kato gave a tour of the facility before guiding Hoang to a guest room.
"This is where you will be staying Young Miss Hoang. If there is anything you need feel free to ask me or the Brawlers. Dinner will be ready in a couple of hours. Is there anything you want to eat specifically?"
Hoang took Kato's hand and wrote her desired meal.
"Rice porridge?"
She nodded.
"I understand. I will let you know when it is ready."
Kato left, leaving Hoang on her own. Hoang sat down on the bed taking off her shoes, before laying on top of the bed on her left side before turning to face up.
I had this chapter pre-written along with several others for this fiction. I will have quite a bit of time to sort them out. Review, question, comment, PM me for any thoughts, questions, concerns, etc. I will get back to you as soon as I can.
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