Shun pow:

- Was fun as it lasted... - I told myself, as I was reading the news on my scroll because standing against the wall in Mistral was just as boring as everywhere else. - Raven is alive and now she mau bring my target up here. Just as planned.

- I told you about not killing her. - Skyress commented on the revelation.

- And I didn't. Aura gives more protection then may be seen. - I retored, reassuring my guardian of my sane intentions. - For as much as I know, she doesn't know my part of issues, and that leaves me with easy task of... Revenge. - I said, looking up to the sun and blue sky up above Haven.

- You are still mad at the past, Shun. Why don't you let it go? - Skyress asked me again, still questioning my motives.

- Personal matters. - I answered her question with growing disdain. - If you don't like the way I am then feel free to go. I won't let go of Xiao Long but I do can let go of people standing in my way. - I said, giving her an ultimatium.

- Wery well, if I can't stop you here then I will do it in the diffrent way. - Skyress answered, slowly flying away from me. - And don't say I didn't warn you! - She added before disappearing from my sight.

- Whatever. One bakugan less does not mean lower chances now. - I thought, taking out my Ventus Falconeer and looking over him. - Ready or not blondie, I'm getting from you what I deserve.

Narrator pow:

- How do you like the tournament so far? - Runo asked, as she and Cinder were busy analysing the last match of third round where Pyrus Robotallion was smashing the floor with Subterra Centipoid, holding him by the jaw.

- Hmm... I guess I underestimated bakugans at the first glance. - She replied softly, still looking at the scroll. - Your group will surely add up to our present plan, just as Salem had planned. - She said deviously, observing the battle.

- In that case, how are the others? I didn't had too much time to look around. - Runo asked her, taking a sip of her smoothie.

- Tyrian is on the mission, we are busy with analysys of situation in Menagerie, Shuji, Komba, Mylene and Shadow are building our influence in Vale, Adam is in jail again... Others are busy with themselves. - Cinder said, observing the match end with Robotallion coming out on top.

- Oh, that's a relief. - Runo pouted, rising her eyebrows to pretend she was suprised.

- Anyways, I need to go now. Have a good time. - Cinder finally said, turning around and leaving Runo in her room alone.

- Yup, as expected. - Runo smiled a bit, turning her scroll off. - Even when my slight raid a bit before the tournament was a failure neither Salem or Cinder are willing to throw me off at this point. - She thought, looking outside her window at the busy, grey streets of Vale. - And that means I can approach my plan B! - She suddenly took her scroll out, took threr steps back to the corner of the room closing the window in meantime and looked in her contacts to find her less used contacts that were about to become very useful for her.

Maken pow:

- Round four is beginning in thirteen minutes. And since that means there are only thirty two contestants remaining I need to ask. How are your match-ups looking? - I said to my group as I and Blake rolled up into the living room of my (our?) building, being greeted by rest of the crew.

- Nothing challenging for me, another Pyrus. - Lync said, lying on the floor with crossed legs.

- I happen to be placed against a Haos brawler, so it shouldn't be too much of an effort. - Emerald added, looking over the group from one of three white armchair placed in the room.

- I got some power hungry Darkus brawler. - Chan added, standing with Sebastian at the opposite side of the room.

- Good to hear it. - I said, giving a brief look at my team. - Volt, you said the tournament ends today, right? - I asked our 'smart guy', who rised his head from the scroll and gave me analytic look.

- Yes. - He answered. - In the next day Belladonas will be a royal family in full meaning of this phrase. - He added, giving a polite blink of his eye to Blake.

- In that case we, as soon to be prime members of royal court will have to assist or maybe even replace them in wide variety of tasks, since I highly doubt Ghira alone would handl all of the tasks alone. - I said, quickly getting attention of the room.

- He? - Seb gave a sound of confusion.

- I mean, he wasn't an exacly active ruler before we jumped im with our revelations and rapid modernisation. - I explained, looking on my left side to see Blake grumbling under her breath. - For as much as he is kind person and supportive father figure, he gave his political powers to White Fang and now we are the ones to take them from the White Fang. - I added, clarifying my statement.

- Ok. That makes more sense. - Said to me Lync, giving a little nod.

- Great. Now let's get bacl to our tasks. - I finally said, ending the meeting and turning around to exit the room.

- Maken. - Suddenly Blake interrupted my movement, catching me by the left shoulder. - Can we talk in... Privacy? Like, you know, right now? - She asked me with seroius tone.

- Sure, but I'm choosing the place. - I answered, to which she nodded.

Narrator pow:

- Shouldn't we go and talk to... Her? - Ruby asked, as she and Weiss were busy trying to think over the Yang's outburst at the mention of Blake, both with cups of coffee in hand.

- Sure we do, but... How? - Weiss asked, thinking over the situation and thinking over what to do, since she left all of her bakugan back in Atlas with Klaus.

- Yeah... What should we do... - Ruby pouted, realising how powerless she was to help.

- Maybe you should just talk to her? There is no need to be shy when helping your friend. - Suddenly a third feminine voice was heard by two girls, who shifted their attention towards the end of the cliff they were currently on.

- ...May I ask who are you? - Ruby said, hesitant over the unexpected newcomer.

- I'm Skyress my dear. Glad to meet you two. - A green marble said ofter flying up from under the cliff and landing before two girls, her wings flashing from the afternoon Sun.

- Ooohhh... You're so cute! - Ruby squeaked, while Weiss suddenly realised that she had some things to explain under the assumption she does something stupid. - I'm Ruby and this is Weiss.

- Thank you for introduction. - Ventus bakugan said to them. - Now please, can you tell me where I can find Yang Xiao Long? - She asked, making both girls very confused.

Maken pow:

- This place will do, fire your questions. - I said, as I and Blake looked over the the balcony of Belladonnas house.

- I feel like something is off. - Blake said, leaning on the balustrade and looking into the bush. - We catched Ilia, we catched Adam and that's about it. Two people and no progres at all. - She said as I walked up to her from the left, giving her a one armed hug over her arm. - Thanks by the way. - She added, looking up to the Sun, which slowly turned from yellow to orange in few spots.

- Everything for you. - I said with a small smile. - Rest of the team can handle themselves for sure. Besides, I still feel like I own you something. - I added softly.

- Heheh... I know, but... - She said, switching her voice from happy to nervous. - I feel like White Fang might attack any second now, especially that their leader is arrested. - She continued, looking over the place in case someome was watching.

- And I think... - I said, taking out my mace for no reason and spinning it behind me, getting a sound of cracking electronics as a response. - ...That you are right on this one. - I added, turning around and seeing cracked shell of a wiretapping device.

- It must have been White Fang, or at least someone associated with them. - Blake said, saying out loud something obvious for me.

- Seems like they are going to attack this place soon. - I said to her, moving to the door and looking inside throu the window in case someone was in. - And if we want to do something about it, then we can't let them get to our heads. - I continued, turning around and facing Blake. - And that's why I need you to not make any solo escapades from now on. - I said, seeing her flinch a little. - I mean, seriously. That's a hazard and while I know you want to do things your way and have active participation in stopping terrorism I can't just let you go off and play hero. At least not alone. - I ended my speech, now waiting for response.

- Well, I did get this recently. - Blake said, taking out a small piece of paper with some text written on it.

- And attempt to call you out of here so they can deal with you and your family in separation. - I commented, analysing thus helpful (?) fact. - How is situation with security of this place looking? - I asked, piecing together my own plan.

- Dad make heavy replacements in the guard since we came here. Right now there is no one associated with White Fang or even suspicious. - Blake responded, looking around.

- Any specifications on the card about conditions of meeting? - I asked, looking again at the card.

- I need to come alone, they will find me anyways. - Blake answered, also looking at the message. - The card is signed by Ilia, but she and Adam are in prison back at Bkaugan City. - She added, lowering her eyebrows.

- In that case we have three options available for us. - I said, looking around the place. - First, you come alone as a bait, I jump in when time is right and then we run back to your house. Second, we go on a spree of hunting down White Fang members that are siding with Adam. Third, we ignore them and hope that current public support will be enough because these guys don't try to blow up other faunus right now. - I said, making three options. - If you want, you can decide. It's about you after all. - I said, giving Blake a hopeful look.

- *sigh* Let's go with option number two. - Blake responded, looking in the afternoon sky. - People on the Island are in huge majority with us, at least on press conferences my dad likes to just throw in once in a while. - She added, making a slight smile. - So, ready to start? - She suddenly asked, taking out her Gambol Shroud.

- Better now than later. - I added, spinning my mace a few times.

Oh boy, I was sooo mistaken about the size of the operation this time...