Chapter 24: Ultimate Battle Tournament Pt. 2
(Play Bakugan battle Brawlers opening theme remixed with Godzilla orchestra theme)
"What are you gonna do?
(Dan and Shirō stand across from each other in a battlefield, gate cards in their hands.)
The odds are stacked against you
(The two look at each other as they yell and throw down their cards and Bakugan orbs.)
Back against the wall. Gotta give it your all (Ah ah ah ah ah ahhhhh)
(The bakugan spheres as Drago emerged and roared before the king of monsters himself, Godzilla rose and bellowed as the dimension shook under his power.)
This is the final stand (Ah ah ah ah ahhhh)
(There's an image of several Bakugan, a reaper, robotallion, and siege, as well as several Kaiju, Mothra, Rodan, Ghidorah, And so many others.)
The powers in your hand
(Darkness flowed as Masquerade and a boy with a mask on his right eyes rose as both bared dark grins)
Two worlds Collide, on the inside
(A battle scene between Drago, teamed with Tigrerra and Godzilla plays out as they charge on two gate cards.)
You gotta fight for what's right
(Godzilla faces Space Godzilla, Destroyah and a skeletal humanoid monster as he bellows while his body exploded red.)
Before it's gone, gone, gone
(Shiro and dan yell as they raise their ability cards in their hands and slam them down on the ground.)
This is Bakugan!
(The title appears as a Godzilla roar shakes the title until the scene goes black)
-Bakugan Battle Arena-
Shiro walked towards the arena and found Shun waiting for him at the other side. The Ventus brawler had his Bakugan ready and his card was out as well. Shiro pulled out his card as he turned to Manda and Rodan.
"You guys are up this round." He told them.
"Right. Let's go." Rodan nodded.
"Gate Card Set!" The two boys yelled as their cards landed and expanded.
"Gate Card Set!" Shiro yelled as he threw another card across from Shun's. "Bakugan Brawl!" He called as he hurled his Ventus Juggernoid onto the card. "Bakugan Stand!"
"Juggernoid power level at 475 Gs." The bakupods buzzed.
"Hmph." Shin scoffed as he grabbed his Monarus and power threw him at Juggernoid. "Bakugan Brawl!" He yelled as the butterfly Bakugan collided with his opponent, taking 50Gs from him. "Bakugan stand!" He added.
"Monarus power level 380 Gs, Juggernoid power level 425 Gs." The machines said.
"Gate Card Open! Hurricane Warning." Shiro called. "This card makes it where the ventus Bakugan who has the highest printed G power automatically wins." He said as Juggernoid roared and tackled Monarus, flattening her under its gargantuan shell.
The butterfly Bakugan was sent back to Shun, who caught her before he tossed his next Bakugan out. "Hmph. Bakugan Brawl!" He yelled as his Bakugan landed on his gate card. "Bakugan Stand!" He added as a Laserman rose up.
"Ventus Laserman enters battle at 440 Gs." The machines said.
"Manda, I'm gonna set a card behind Laserman and send you there. Think you can handle that?" He asked his Bakugan.
"Yes. Do it." The water dragon nodded.
"Gate Card Set!" The boy yelled as he threw the card down. Shiro then grabbed the Kaiju before he hurled her into between Laserman's legs, causing her to stand. "Bakugan Stand!" He yelled as the creature rose up.
"Aquos-Ventus Typhoon Manda power level at 585 Gs." The machines said.
"Be careful Shun! I think Shiro may be planning something!" Skyress warned her brawler.
"I got that same feeling, too." The ninja nodded before tossing her to meet Manda on the field.
"Storm Skyress enters battle at 675 Gs." The machines said.
"Ability Card Activate!" Shiro called. "Dive Mirage!" He added as the gate card turned to water and Manda suddenly dove under and swam towards Laserman's card, then grabbed it and dragged it under, sending both Bakugan back to their users.
"I knew he was up to something. Wasn't expecting it to be that." Shun muttered.
"My turn again! Bakugan Brawl!" Shiro yelled as he hurled Rodan at Skyress, causing the Kaijugan to slam into the bird Bakugan's chest and take 100 Gs. "Bakugan stand!" He added as Rodan rose up in a blast of fire.
"Pyrus Ventus Fire Demon Rodan enters battle at 625 Gs." The bakupods said.
"Alright Skyress! Let's make this fight one to remember!" Rodan exclaimed, ready to fight.
"Gate Card Open! Rodan character!" Shiro called.
"Rodan power level increases 800 Gs. Power level now 1425 Gs." The machines buzzed.
"Ability Card Activate! Destruction Meteor storm!" Shun yelled.
"Skyress power level increases to 1075 Gs!" The machines said.
"No hard feelings, Shun. Rodan, end this!" He ordered. The burning Kaiju let out a roar before he flew forward like a missile at Skyress, who flew at him with blinding speed, causing the two to crash into each other and for the latter to let out a pained squawk on impact. "And done!" He grinned.
(Later)
The next battle began and now Shiro was facing Dan. "You ready to fight Drago for a third time, Gojira?" The boy asked his partner.
"Yes. I wish to see how much he's improved." The King of the monsters nodded.
"Gate Card Set!" The boys yelled as they threw down their cards.
"Bakugan Brawl!" Shiro yelled as he threw down his Pyrus Saurus on Dan's card.
"Pyrus Saurus enters battle at 580 Gs." His bakupod said.
"Bakugan Brawl!" Dan called as he threw his Bakugan onto the same card. It was a Pyrus Siege.
"Pyrus Siege enters battle at 580 Gs." The machines told them.
"Gate Card Open!" Dan said as the card erupted in flames.
"Both Bakugan power levels increase to 680 Gs." The machines buzzed.
"Hm, I better tip the scales." Shiro muttered as he looked for a suitable ability card. "Ability Card Activate! Saurus Blow!" He yelled.
"Saurus power level increases to 780 Gs!" The bakupods said.
Saurus roared as he glowed a fiery red before he charged at Siege and slammed his body into him, sending him flying back towards Dan.
"Really planning on giving me a workout, aren't you?" Dan mused as he caught his defeated Bakugan.
"Well, I am trying to get to Marduk." The boy nodded. "Bakugan Brawl!" He yelled as he sent his Saurus to his own card. Dan was next, he then picked his next Bakugan, then a card.
"Gate Card Set! Bakugan Brawl!" He yelled in that order before a Fear Ripper appeared.
"Fear Ripper enters battle at 560 Gs." The machines said.
"Okay, my turn." Shiro said as he took aim at the Bakugan who had just stood on the card that Dan threw down. "Bakugan Brawl! Pyrus Shot!" He yelled as Junior was engulfed in fire and sent at Fear Ripper before it collided with the creature's chest, spinning at Mach speed and causing sparks to fly before it was blown off the card, sending it back to Dan.
"Critical KO!" The bakupods said.
"Whoa! Didn't see that coming!" Dan exclaimed in surprise before grabbing Drago. "But two can play that game. Bakugan Brawl! Pyrus Shot!" He yelled as he hurled his partner at Saurus, the impact sending him back to Shiro.
"Critical KO!" The bakupods buzzed once more.
"Nice shot. But you won't beat us that easy." Shiro said as he threw down a card. "Gate Card Set." He said before taking Godzilla. "Bakugan Brawl!" He yelled as the king of monsters rose up.
"Pyrus Aquos Legendary Godzilla enters battle at 970 Gs. No other data currently available." The machines said.
"Come, Drago! Let's see if you can beat me now!" The large Kaiju challenged.
Dan grabbed his partner before he threw him at the pick ups and tried to get as many as possible, before he landed on Godzilla's card. "Bakugan Stand!" He yelled as Drago rose to meet Godzilla.
"Pyrus Ultimate Dragonoid enters battle at 1000 Gs." The machines said.
"Ability Card Activate! Legendary Atomic Breath!" Shiro yelled as Godzilla's fins glowed as he began charging up.
"Godzilla power level increases to 1370 Gs." The machines said.
"Oh no you don't! Ability Card activate! Ultimate Dragonoid Flame! Fusion ability activate! Ultimate Dragon's Pride!" Dan yelled as Drago burst into fire.
"Dragonoid power increase to 1700 Gs!" The machines buzzed. Drago opened his mouth as saliva dripped from his fangs as a fireball formed in it before it grew to a very large size, and was sent right at the king of monsters as he sent his Atomic Breath back in retaliation.
A power clash ensued, Drago's fireball fighting against Godzilla's Atomic Breath. After a full minute of tense waiting, Drago's fireball won out and crashed into the nuclear destroyer, causing him to let out a pained roar as he was sent back to a surprised Shiro.
"Drago… actually beat you." The hybrid said in surprise, before grinning. "Guess third time's the charm, huh?" He added as his partner opened back up.
"So it would seem." The king groaned.
With Drago, he felt satisfied with his victory over Godzilla. His kids obviously were, judging by how they were cheering happily. Dan looked like he was ready to dance.
"Yeah! We beat the king of the monsters!" Dan cheered… right before he realized that Shiro still had Junior left, two ability cards, an unknown gate card, and the two of them were tied. "… Spoke too soon." He sighed, facepalming.
"Gate card set!" Shiro yelled as he threw down his card. "Bakugan Brawl! Aquos Spiral!" He added as he spent the next minute gathering up pick ups with Juniors infinite endurance, before landing on the card. "Bakugan Stand!" He called as Junior stood.
"… Growth spurt." Dan said nervously.
"Pyrus Aquos Legendary Godzilla Jr. power level at 1400 Gs." The machines buzzed.
"Okay, that's unnerving." Drago admitted with a gulp.
"Let's see if your power boost will be enough." Dan said before throwing him in.
"Gate card open! Character Card!" The hybrid called.
"Junior Power increase to 2200 Gs." The bakupods said.
"I'm not going down without a fight! Ability activate! Pyrus infinity!" Dan exclaimed as he activated the card.
"Dragonoid power increases 2100 Gs!" His bakupod said before the two creatures roared at each other as Drago flew towards Junior to attack… only for the prince of monsters to turn around and slam his tail into the dragonoid, sending him crashing to the ground and back to Dan.
"Well, at least we tried." The boy sighed as he picked up his partner.
(Later)
Shiro re-entered the arena after he got all his Bakugan upgraded to max level, and stood before Masquerade. He then turned to Battra and Ghidorah. "You guys ready?" He asked the two.
"More than ready." Battra replied.
"Ready and waiting." Ghidorah replied with a nod.
"Good to hear. Let's do this." Shiro nodded.
"Well? What are you waiting for?" Masquerade questioned.
"Just wanna make a little bet with you before we start, Masquerade." The hybrid stated, getting the masked brawler's attention. The blonde did always love a good wager.
"I'm listening." He said, prompting the hybrid to continue.
"If I win, you have to unmask yourself for good and leave Hydranoid and Nillious with Alice." The emerald haired boy stated firmly. "And Never. Come. Back." He added in an almost hostile tone.
"Fine. If I win, you surrender the Infinity Core to lord Naga." Masquerade said.
"Then it seems we have ourselves a wager." The hybrid stated as they took out their cards. With the stakes needlessly elevated, the battle began. "Gate Card Set!" The two yelled as their cards landed.
"Bakugan Brawl!" The blonde yelled as he shot his Bakugan into the field. "Bakugan stand!" He called as his Darkus Fear Ripper rose up.
"Darkus Fear Ripper enters battle at 460 Gs." The machines said.
"Bakugan Brawl!" Shiro yelled as he threw a power shot at Fear Ripper and his Bakugan was blocked by its giant claws, but after lots of grinding, the Bakugan was sent stumbling backwards. "Bakugan Stand!" He called as his Darkus Serpenoid slithered to life.
"Sphere Attack! Fear Ripper power level decreases to 360 Gs. Serpenoid enters battle at 450 Gs." The bakupods said.
"Ability Card activate! Darkus claws!" Masquerade called as his Bakugan's claws were covered in dark energy.
"Fear Ripper power increase to 460 Gs!" The machines buzzed.
"Gate Card Open. Level down." Shiro said as Fear Ripper's power level was forcibly decreased. Serpenoid dodged Fear Ripper's attack before it lunged and wrapped itself around it and squeezed him until it returned to ball form. "One down." He smirked.
"Don't get cocky, Shiro. Bakugan Brawl!" The masked brawler exclaimed as his second Bakugan gathered pickups before landing on his card. "Bakugan stand!" He called as Nillious rose with a roar.
"Darkus Chimera Nillious enters battle at 700 Gs." The bakupods said.
"So that's the new Nillious huh? Talk about ugly. Battra, you're up." Shiro told the black Mothra.
"Got it. Let's do this!" Battra nodded as she went into ball form to be thrown. Shiro then grabbed her and threw her directly at Nillious, who swatted her away to a completely different part of the card with his tail.
"Darkus Haos Balance Battra enters battle at 800 Gs." The bakupods said.
"Gate Card Open." Masquerade taunted. "Darkus Revenge." He added as Nillious's power level was suddenly doubled to 1400 Gs. "This card doubles my Bakugan's power level for every Bakugan that I lost in the last battle." He stated.
"Shit, gotta counter this!" Shiro hissed as he looked at what he had available. "Aha!" He grinned as he pulled out a card. "Ability Card Activate! Balance Breaker!" He called as Battra's wings glowed brightly before she sent a blade of energy at the gate card, blasting it to pieces and nullifying it. This returned Nillious to normal. "Now Battra!" He ordered.
With a cackle, Battra flew right into Nillious, sending him crashing on his back before returning to ball form and landing at Masquerade's feet.
"That's two." The green haired boy grinned as Masquerade growled.
"Gate Card Set!" He yelled before he launched Hydranoid forward and started picking up power before landing on the card with a Barrier active. "Hydranoid stand!" He called as the three headed Titan rose up and roared.
"Darkus Alpha Hydranoid enters battle at 1100 Gs. No other data currently available." The watches told them.
"Ha! That's cute." Shiro laughed before turning to the world eater. "Shall we?" He beckoned. Ghidorah nodded as he closed up. "Bakugan Brawl! Darkus Phantom!" He yelled as Ghidorah started picking up power before he bounced right towards Hydranoid, who tried to eat him, but passed right through and landed behind him, with darkness absorbing 40 Gs from him.
"Haos Darkus World Eater Ghidorah enters battle at 1240 Gs. Hydranoid currently 1060 Gs." The bakupods said.
"So." Hydranoid's left head said.
"How do you." Said the right head.
"Like us now?" The middle finished as it's large saw blade belly spun rapidly in an attempt to intimidate Ghidorah… who was three times their size.
"Meh, you're boring." Ichi said nonchalantly.
"Yeah, I second that." Ni added in agreement.
"… Those saw blades look dangerous." Kevin noted before Ichi bit down on his right horn, causing him to yelp.
"We'll show." The left head Hydranoid began.
"You." The right continued.
"Boring!" The middle finished with a growl.
"Ability Card Activate! Destroy Vanish!" Masquerade called as whips shot from Hydranoid's wings and wrapped around Ghidorah and dragged him towards its saw belly, which ground against the Kaiju's body and started decreasing his power level.
"Gah! I knew those were dangerous!" Kevin exclaimed as he grit his teeth.
"Ghidorah power level decrease to 1060 Gs." The bakupods said as Hydranoid finally let go.
"Oh so you wanna play dirty now, huh Masquerade? Is that it?" Shiro growled as his temper started to wear.
"Of course it is. Is that a problem?" The Darkus brawler taunted.
"Well two can play at that game. Ghidorah! Time to show this overgrown iguana why they call you the world eater!" The hybrid yelled to the tyrant of terror. "Ability Card Activate! Katanalóno Gaia! And, Fusion Ability: Planetary Devastation!"
Ghidorah then roared as storm clouds gathered around him and the attribute energy from the Haos field started flowing into his mouths, causing the field to dim and become pale. Then thunder crashed as lightning struck the titanic dragon and super charged him as he let out his alpha cry as lightning shot from his wings.
"Ghidorah power level increases to 1660 Gs!" The machines announced.
"Right back at you! Ability Activate! Terminal Trident, Indigo Impact and Fusion Ability: Final Demolition!" The masked brawler called.
"Hydranoid power increase by 600Gs. Fusion ability increases current power level by 300 Gs. Power level now 1960Gs." The bakupods buzzed.
"And now to push this over the edge." Shiro growled as his jacket and hat was nearly blown off. "Gate Card Open! Ghidorah character card!" He yelled as power surged around the field.
"Ghidorah power level increases to 2060 Gs! Battlefield status reaching critical!" The bakupods beeped. It was then that the two dragons fired their attacks at each other and caused a power clash as the field started breaking apart around them.
Both Shiro and Masquerade yelled at each other as a blinding light exploded and sent them flying towards the stands… and as the light cleared, in the ruins of the arena, Ghidorah stood alone. With one head missing, but miraculously, it was starting to grow back right before their eyes!
"What the…?!" The blonde grunted in disbelief as the head finished growing before all three let out a victory roar.
"And that's why I'm the Kaiju Shogun." Shiro said with a tired grin as he got up. As the two were transported back to the lobby via teleporter so that the arena could be repaired, the brawlers all stood around the two in utter shock.
"That… was even crazier than when me and Drago fought Alpha Hydranoid." Dan said in surprise.
"That's putting it mildly." Runo added, eyes wide.
"Yeah." The brawlers nodded as Masquerade and Shiro glared at each other tiredly.
"Alright, Masquerade. A deal's a deal." The green haired boy stated.
"Wait, what deal?" Julie whispered to Shun, who shrugged.
"... Fine." The masked brawler grunted before looking at his two Bakugan partners. "It's been a good run while it lasted." He told them before he turned to the brawlers. "And to you brawlers, I will simply say: thanks for the battles. Farewell." He said once more before removing his mask and letting it drop to the floor, leaving Alice in his place.
"I guess we'll have to go with this one from now on, won't we?" Nillious sighed.
"Alice and Masquerade will always be one in the same." Hydranoid said. "No matter what form is taken, that will never change." He added as the two rested on the girl's shoulders, while Masquerade's mask disappeared into dust.
Everyone seemed solemn for a moment before Dan and Shiro smiled. "Ya know, I'm actually gonna kinda miss that guy." Dan chuckled.
"Yeah, weirdly enough, I feel the same way." Shiro chuckled.
In the distance in a dark corner, Hal-G growled as he turned away and disappeared into a portal, cursing the brawlers for what had just happened.
(Later)
The tournament was adjourned then after so that the field could be repaired, and once everyone was home, Shun carried Alice into their cabin as the girl slept in his arms. The battle and total ordeal of the day took a lot out of the poor ginger.
"You've been through too much lately." Shun sighed as he placed her on her bed and tucked her in. Alice smiled in her sleep as her boyfriend kissed her forehead, though when he pulled back, he noticed something on the nightstand.
It was a pregnancy test, one that had recently been used. He picked it up for a closer look… And he felt the color drain from his face as his heart nearly stopped when it read positive.
"Shun? Is something wrong? You look like you've seen a ghost." Skyress asked the boy before she noticed the pink tube of plastic in his shaking hand. She had seen tests like this in the medicine stores when Shun would shop for medical supplies and understood its meaning. "Oh dear… Is that what I think it is?" She asked.
"Yes… Yes it is, Skyress…" The ninja gulped. 'How am I going to explain this to her grandfather?!' He thought in panic.
He… was going to be a father.
Dragon Emperor0: Well, didn't see this coming.
ThermalsniperN7: Neither did I. Shun's in for a long nine months.
Dragon Emperor0: Yeah. Which means his first born daughter Elisabeth is going to be the oldest of the new brawlers. Kinda like Alice was… How apropos.
ThermalsniperN7: True. And now Hydranoid and Nillious have joined the Brawlers. Naga's odds of victory aren't looking too good.
Dragon Emperor0: No kidding. And man that battle was intense. Even more than Drago vs Hydranoid round 3. Which, btw guys, is still cannon. It just happened while Shiro was busy with his girls.
ThermalsniperN7: Right. Anyway, see you guys next time.
