Why hello everyone, how are you? 'Sitting on a chair with left leg over the right.' It is I, your humble writer The 3rd Dragneel, back with another cool chapter of Bakugan, and I gotta say, this is one of my more fun fanfictions next to Dueling Tail and Yugioh Infinite(if you hadn't noticed, I am a yugioh player.) If you guys do recall, I did ask if you guys wanted to see how Ace, Sona and Tsubaki were doing back in New Vestroia, yet you said you wanted to see how Natsu and company were on Earth? Well the next two chapters will be….a relaxation session where Natsu will make bonds he will never forget.
NinjaFang1331: Thanks my friend.
Kival737101: Well all good stories need to have a lot of intensity, especially since we are close to Natsu and Spectra's official rematch. I agree about Mira, but keep in mind, Spectra is Keith, her brother that was missing for sometime, and she wanted to see if she could convince her to return. I don't know about the lemon, but they will have some heartwarming moments before Natsu fights Spectra.
Docron: Yeah, and things will only get crazier as time goes on.
Lightkirinhuruname: I don't know what question you were answering, but yeah, Dan and Natsu are gonna have a kind of bond since they're both hotheads. Ehhh, get it? Cause they both use Pyrus and are kinda reckless;)
GodX: Yeah, Julie showed she is a better brawler than Runo, plus I liked her spunky attitude instead of Runo's constant yelling, my god was that annoying.
25NaMi: Thank you and I knew you liked Nami since you keep requesting it in my other stories:)
So to recap: Natsu and the other brawlers had finally made it to Wardington, where Dan and his group decided to show them around, starting with an amusement park. They were having fun, but Spectra and Gus' sudden appearance caused some problems. Mira, curious as to the identity of Spectra, teamed up with Kallen to fight Gus. After a tough battle, the duo won, however Mira's worst fear was brought to life as Spectra was revealed to be Keith. Now let us see how our heroes handle more Earth life, as well as see Mira's internal struggle with this dark secret.
'A few minutes later'
"Welcome back! We're reporting live on planet Earth, at the home of one of the six master Bakugan brawlers! I'm actually standing in Runo's cafe." Baron said to a spoon as if it was a microphone. After the not-so-amusement park fiasco, the group decided to go to Runo's family cafe to rest. "You can feel the excitement in the air."
"Does anyone know if there's an off switch for this guy?" Dan joked with a sweatdrop.
"We should be asking that about Natsu." Kallen said while glancing at said person, who was scarfing down his fifth plate in a row. Some of the customers in the cafe couldn't help but watch as he was eating like it was his last day on-okay, this joke was getting kinda only. "Natsu, can you slow down for once?"
"Sowwy Kawen, but dis food is gowld." Natsu said with some curry in his mouth, making her sigh in irritation.
"You're my favorite fake host." Julie said to Baron, who was looking around until something caught his eye.
"What's this? An exclusive photo of baby Runo?! Aww, who's a cute baby?" Okay, now the customers, as well as Baron's friends were giving him the 'what the fuck' look. "Looking at that sweet, innocent face, who could've predicted the warrior this girl would grow up to be? No one, that's what?"
"You know, something's not right with that boy." Runo's father said with a small tick mark.
"Come on, I think he's a sweetie." Runo's mother said while washing some dishes.
"AAHHHHH!" An annoying(yes, I'm calling her voice annoying, YOLO) voice screamed, causing Natsu to flinch.
Geez, and I thought Lucy was loud. Natsu thought in annoyance as Runo walked up behind Baron and pulled him by the back collar.
"We interrupt this special report, to bring you live coverage of shoving Baron to the nearest garbage can." Runo said before placing Baron between Dan and Natsu.
"Yo Baron, I'd stay low from Runo for a while." Dan advised.
"You would know that, huh Dan?" Julie teased with a wink. "Dan's afraid of Runo."
"Am not!"
"Dude, trust me, I feel your pain." Natsu said wisely.
"Really, you got a girlfriend that yells at you everyday?"
"Well I got Erza, and she is scary…." Dan raised a brow as he saw him shiver at the punishment the scarlet knight gave him back home. As they were talking, Mira was just looking at the window with a solemn expression.
Why Keith? She thought as flashes of Spectra removing his mask. The others must never know.
"Mira, you okay?" Kallen asked rhetorically as she and Julie knew why she was like this. I mean, what do you expect someone to feel when their missing sibling is revealed to be their greatest enemy?
"Orders up: table 3." Runo's mother handed her daughter a drink on a platter.
"Okay mom."
"Hey Runo, let me help you with that. I could be a totally great waiter. Watch, I can balance this plate on my head."
"Natsu, are humans capable of such balance?" Leo asked his partner.
"I guess, though when I tried it, I broke…..everything."
"How do you bre-you know what? Never." Even though they had only met recently, Dan could tell Natsu was on the destructive side. He just prayed he wouldn't accidentally blow up their town...or the world. Before Baron could grab the platter, Runo's father appeared in front of her with a broom and a nervous smile.
"Say Baron, why don't you go outside and sweep up the sidewalk? I've already cleaned up most of your messes today."
"Oh wow, you want me to sweep up your sidewalk? Awesome." Baron quickly took the broom and dustpan before running outside.
"Well, he got scammed." Kallen said with a deadpan expression.
"I better get back to work." Julie raised her leg while securing her roller skates.
"You work here?" Mira questioned since she wanted something to distract her from Keith.
"Yup, I've been staying with Runo and her folks for a while, so I figured I'd put on an apron and work." Mira looked at her for a few seconds before a thought came up.
"I suppose I should do the same. May I please have one of those Julie?"
"You...want an apron?" Julie was a bit surprised at the sudden request, though she knew why.
'A few minutes later…'
"Say Kallen, when are we gonna go to your house?" Natsu asked.
"Well you guys wanted to relax, plus we're not that far away." The sound of the males in the room gasping caught the brawler's attention. They turned around and saw Mira wearing a french maid outfit(nosebleed: activate.)
"This is…...awkward." She muttered while looking at her new attire before glancing at her friends. "So, what do you guys think?"
"It's cool." Dan said nonchalantly while drinking some of his water since he knew that if he said anything, ANYTHING else, Runo would kill him.
"Not bad." Mira looked towards Natsu, who was examining her outfit with his eyes, causing her to blush a bit. After a few seconds, he gave her a toothy grin.
"I think you look really cute Mira!" His words caused her face to heat up so much, they could mistaken her for a tomato.
H-he thinks I look c-cute? No matter how long Mira had spent with Natsu, he always made her heart skip a beat, yet she didn't know why. Love is such a weird thing huh my fellow readers?
"Wow Natsu, I didn't know you could such a flirt~" Julie teased with a giggle, though he gave her a confused look.
"Flirt?"
"Dude, what you said was pretty much flirting?"
"What's flirting?"
"It's pretty much when a guy or girl says something sweet or sexy to get your attention. What you said sounded like you were flirting with Mira?" Kallen explained as she and Tsubaki had some experienced getting hit on by guys.
"But I just said she looked cute, and she does." Mira looked away before she began to serve the customers, hoping to cool down her blush. As she began to serve they, the males kept asking for her services, much to Runo's irk.
"Hello? I'm working her too." She said with a tick mark.
"Come on, don't be a cranky pants Runo. You're the third prettiest waitress." Her best friend said while putting a hand on her shoulder. As they were talking, Natsu was just looking down with a thoughtful expression.
I wonder how Ace and the others are doing without us. It wasn't that he doubted their brawling skills, far from it, but he was genuinely worried that they might be in some kind of trouble.
"You thinking about them too?" Natsu looked up and saw kallen giving him an understanding look.
"Yeah, I just hope we can get back there soon."
"You know before we met you, it was just me and Tsubaki, doing our best to save as many Bakugan as we can. We thought it was our mission to save them, but there were just so many Vexos." She looked at her glass before tightening her grip a bit. "But then...we met you guys, and now we know we can beat those Vexos bastards. I know Tsubaki, and while I can't say the same about Sona and Ace, I know in my heart they won't let anything keep them down." Natsu stared at her in slight surprise as he never heard her speak with such confidence. It reminded him of Mira and Erza, and that was enough for him to smile.
"Thanks Kallen. You know, I'm glad you came with Baron, Mira and I. Cause I wanna get to know the badass that kicked Lync and Volt's ass!" The redhead looked at Natsu with slightly widened eyes before chuckling a bit.
"Geez, you really are a flirt, even if you don't know it."
"I still don't."
"Neither do I partner." Leonidas said wisely.
'A short while later'
"You know, you guys don't have to come with us." Kallen said while glancing over her shoulder see look at Dan and Runo.
"Hey, we're friends, and we wanna make sure you guys get to your house alright." Dan said with a smile. "Plus, it was fun hanging out with you guys."
"Hey Master Dan, can we hang out tomorrow?" Baron asked in a pleading manner, getting the brown haired brawler to chuckle.
"Yeah, what are friends for?"
"This guy knows my language!" Natsu said with a toothy grin as he wrapped an arm around Dan's neck while they laughed.
"Boys." Runo sighed as Mira giggled and Kallen smirked a bit.
"I feel like we have two Natsus now instead of one." Mira said before Kallen stopped.
"Well, here we are." The group looked at what kallen was referring to and widen their eyes. What was in front of them was red two-story house with a wooden porch out front. A small garage could be seen on the left, as well as a japanese-inspired garden, complete with sand, a small rock wall and several small lanterns on both sides of the walkway.
"Woah, this place looks cool." Dan muttered in awe.
"Why would there be sand if there's no beach?"
That's what he's focused on? Everyone thought with a sweatdrop while looking at Natsu. Kallen shook her head a bit before leading them through the pathway, admiring the details. Looking towards her left, she lifted a small samurai statue, revealing a small key under.
"You guys wanna come inside?"
"No, it's fine. My parents might want me back before it gets dark." Runo said with a smile.
"We'll see you guys tomorrow if you wanna hang."
"Hey, take care dan." Natsu reached his hand put, which Dan high fived as they grinned at each other.
"Bye Master Dan, by Master Runo!"
"I might just apply for a job at your family's cafe." Runo dropped her head a bit since all the customers wanted Mira to serve them instead of her. With that, the couple left. "So Kallen, is there anything we should know about your home?"
"Well...only my mom and I live her, so we should have enough space for you guys. But just be prepared for something she might do that's weird." The three looked at her in confusion before she used the spare key and opened the door. "Mom, I'm home!" The inside of the house was painted peachy while the pur wooden floor shined on the ground. They could see several family photos of Kallen, as well as other people they hadn't met.
"Kallen! You're home!" A feminine voice called out from the other room. The three watched as a woman who looked to be about 40 with brown hair that reached her shoulders and blue eyes entered the hallway to greet them. Her attire consisted of a white button up shirt under a teal green jacket, brown pants and matching shoes. The woman looked at Kallen with a smile before embracing her. "I'm glad to see you again my baby girl."
"Mother!" The redhead exclaimed with an embarrassed blush as she pushed the older woman away. "Can you not do that in front of my friends?" The woman looked at the doorway and finally noticed the three watching things unfold.
"Oh my apologies, I didn't see you all there. My name is Aura(since Kallen's mom's name is never revealed, I'm calling her Aura okay?) Kozuki, Kallen's mother."
"Hello ms. Kozuki, my name is Mira and these are Baron and Natsu." Mira said with a bow.
"Hello Kallen's mom. Wow, you look so young and beautiful." Baron admitted, getting the woman to blush a bit before she giggled.
"My, quite the charmer. Is he your boyfriend Kallen?"
"No he isn't!" Kallen shouted in annoyance since her mother would always ask this question whenever she brought a boy home.
"Yo, nice to meetcha ya!" Natsu spoke up with a toothy grin as he put his hands behind his head.
"Hello young man, can I get you three anything?"
"Mother, there's actually something we need to discuss." Ms. Kozuki saw how serious her daughter was as she lead the group to the living room, which had a small green rug in the middle, a long black leather couch on the side with a smaller version across from it, a large bookcase with cds and dvds, a brown lounge chair and a large 48 inch flatscreen tv between both windows. Natsu, Mira and Baron sat on the long couch while the Kozukis sat on the smaller one. "Mom, do you remember the incident with the Bakugan a few years ago?"
"Of course, they were attacking several parts of the world. The biggest being here in Wardington. Why do you ask?" Kallen reached into her pocket before placing Gurin on it, much to her mother's shock. "Is that…."
"Yeah mom, this is my Bakugan partner Gurin."
"It's an honor to meet you ms. Kozuki." Gurin said while looking at the woman as the others jumped on the table.
"You see, there's a lot you should know about…" For the next half hour, the group had explained to Kallen's mother their mission, the Bakugan they've freed, as well as the Vexos and what they've been doing in New Vestroia. To say Aura was shocked would honestly be an understatement. "We were helping this girl named Alice get back to Earth via a portal that was activated here on Earth, but three of the Vexos followed her and we went after them. While we were able to drag two of them back, the portal back to New vestroia was damaged, so Doctor Michael and his granddaughter are working on fixing it."
"I see…..it does sound really dangerous sweetie." Her mother said with a look of concern.
"I understand your fear ms. Kozuki, but we won't let anything happen to your daughter."
"Yeah, letting Kallen get hurt is the last thing I'd let happen!" Natsu said with his fist pumped in the air.
"I would lay my life to protect Kallen." Said person gave her Bakugan a smile, feeling grateful for him.
"That goes for all of us as well." Leo said with a serious tone.
"Well…...you have done well for yourself with your friends, so...I can trust you." Aura then gave Kallen a proud smile. "Besides, i know your father and brother would want you to follow your own path."
"Thanks….mom.." Kallen gave her mother a warm hug, which she returned The three couldn't help but smile at the family moment in front of them.
If only my brother and father could be as understanding…. Mira thought sadly, which didn't go unnoticed by Natsu.
Don't worry Mira, I'll help you.
"So, what was it you needed anyways?"
"Well, since the portal is still in repair...I kinda offered our place to stay since we have some room."
"I see." Instead of getting made, Ms. Kozuki just smiled. "I don't have a problem with you all staying."
"Are you sure miss? We wouldn't want to intrude…"
"Nonsense! It'll be so nice to have more people here."
"That's awesome Kallen's mom."
"Yeah, thanks for letting us stay here, and if you need any help, just ask!" Natsu gave her a toothy grin, making her giggle.
"Oh aren't you cute. Kallen, why don't you and your friends come and eat? I have dinner ready."
"Food?" Natsu perked up at one of his favorite things. The older woman signaled the four to follow her to the dining table, which was filled with rice, curry, some steak, salad and pasta. Natsu and Baron were practically drooling at the display while Mira just looked in slight surprise.
"Well? Come and eat sillies."
"Don't mind if we do!" Natsu and Baron sat on the right side while Mira and Kallen sat on the left, with Aura sitting in the end. The dragon slayer didn't waste any time as he took as much food as his plate can hold and started devouring….well everything.
"Oh my, he's a hungry one isn't he?" Aura and the others had the decency to eat like normal people, though Baron was eating a bit faster.
"Natsu, can you slow down for once?" Mira scolded while cutting a piece of her steak.
"But Mira~ This tastes way better than the food at Runo's place." Ms. Kozuki watched the interaction between the two before asking something no one expected.
"Kallen, are those two a couple?" Her words caused multiple reactions: Kallen looked at her mother like she grew a second head, Baron coughed a bit in his hand, Mira was blushing a storm, and Natsu….was just eating.
"MOTHER!"
"What? I just thought because of how they were acting. Oh dear, was I wrong?"
"Yes!...Mira, is she wrong?"
N-Natsu...and I…..a couple? The leader of the Resistance looked at Natsu for a quick second as she thought of what Aura said.
"Mira?"
"H-huh? Oh right, no. Me and Natsu are not t-together."
"But Mira, we're always together." Natsu didn't understand why his friend was saying that they weren't in the same place. Yeah, this is typical anime character being dense as fuck cliche, and no one does it better than Natsu.
"I don't think that's what she meant Master Natsu….right?' Baron asked innocently.
"What I mean is are you and Mira a couple Natsu?" It only took Natsu a few seconds to realize what she meant before he began to blush.
"No! I thought you meant if me and Mira were in the same place, not….that!" The Bakugan looked in pure confusion as to what they were talking about. This was gonna be an awkward dinner.
'A few minutes later'
After getting over dinner and the conversation that followed, Kallen was showing her friends around the house. "Okay, the bathrooms are located on the right of the hallway and downstairs. The laundry room is near the backyard and if you get hungry, there's food in the fridge and the white cabinet." She gestured to the door at the end of the hall. "Over there is my room in case you guys have anything to ask me." Her gaze turned towards the door to the right. "Mira, this is where you'll stay. If you need extra clothes, let me know."
"Okay, thank you Kallen. We appreciate what you've done for us." Mira said with a bow as Kallen waved her off.
"Don't mention it. Natsu, Baron, you two will share my brother's old room. Just promise me you won't break anything."
"Don't worry Kallen, I wouldn't touch a thing! Well except the room...and the floor…..maybe the drawer." Baron said before rubbing the back of his neck as he did sound a bit silly.
"Say kallen,w here is your brother." Natsu asked in curiousity.
"He's studying abroad I think in New York, so you should be good for a while." The redhead let out a yawn before looking at them. "Well, I guess this is it for the night. Seeya in the morning." With that, she walked back to her room at the end of the hall.
"Yeah, I'm feeling a bit tired too. Night Mira." Baron yawned before entering his and Natsu's room.
"Good night Baron." Mira and Natsu looked at each other in silence, not knowing what to say after the little mix up at dinner.
"Well…..I should probably good to bed." Natsu said while scratching his cheek.
"Y-yeah, that would be the best idea." Mira was about to open the door when Natsu spoke up.
"Hang on Mira, there's something I wanna give you." The orange haired female looked at him in curiosity as he got something out of his pocket. "But first, I need you to close your eyes."
"What?" He gave her a reassuring smile, telling her to trust him. Sighing a bit, Mira closed her eyes before feeling something around her neck.
"Okay, open your eyes." She did as she was told as he gave her a smile, causing her to blush a bit.
"Is there something wrong?" All he did was tap his neck. Mira copied his movement and felt something metal around her neck. Looking down, Mira gasped lightly as a small golden necklace with what looked like Earth in the middle was around her neck. She looked back at Natsu, who was rubbing his head sheepishly.
"I saw that at the park we went to earlier, but since I didn't have any Earth money, I had to enter this hotdog eating contest to win some cash and bought this. Something told me you'd look good in it." He closed his eyes while grinning. "And I'd say I was right." Mira justed looked at the necklace, her hair shadowed her expression. This was such a simple, yet thoughtful thing for someone to do for her. The only gifts she got were from Keith and her father, but Natsu. He did this just because he thought she looked good with it.
T-this feeling….what is it?
"Mira, you okay?" Natsu asked, his grin turned to a worried frown.
"T...yo.."
"Huh?" Before he could speak again, Mira suddenly leaned forward and pressed her lips against his cheek. Natsu widened his eyes in pure shock with a large blush on his face as Mira pulled back with the same blush. "Mira, what the heck was that?!"
"Goodnight Natsu." She said rather quickly before opening the door to her room and going inside. Natsu was honestly confused at what happened in front of him. One second Mira was just standing there like a statue and the next, she fucking kissed him on the cheek. Though he was confused, the feeling of her lips on his cheek was...nice. Touching said cheek, he let out a small smile before whispering one thing. "Goodnight...Mira…."
At the same time however, Mira was leaning against the door of her room before sliding down. She couldn't believe she had actually kissed him. Yes it was just a peck on the cheek, but it was still shocking to her. She placed a hand over heart heart, which felt like it was going to burst any second. To think Natsu would be willing to do such a thing for her. It was….so nice. A small smile crept on Mira's face before she whispering something. "Thank you...Natsu…."
Okay, this was a rather fast chapter since I was able to do this so fast. I know there wasn't any action or big brawls, but I was focusing on some relaxation time for the group since they do kinda deserve it. Next chapter, we'll see a lot more of dan, Runo and Julie, MAYBE even Shun, I don't know yet. The battles will continue after the next chapter, rest assure. Oh, and did you guys like teh Natsu/Mira moments in the story, and do you want more? I know I do since...they're just cute together in my opinion.
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