Chapter 5: Cyber Nightmare
Hey everyone! It's me sakuraphoenix, and I'm back with a new chapter for Light of Hope! I know, I know, I'm lame with updating, but my laptop's been on the fritz, last week I was stuck at home with Strep Throat! Then on I was in bed with the flu! Anyhow, enough talk, time for the disclaimer.
Disclaimer: I do not own Yu-Gi-Oh 5D's or Bakugan. I also do not own Jack Vense. Credit goes to Storyteller222.
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Baron had parked the tank in a nearby forest near Alpha City so they wouldn't be spotted by the Vexos. Now we were at the edge of the forest.
"Finally. There it is." Said Dan
"Alpha City, New Vestroia, here we come!" exclaimed Marucho
"Okay, follow me." Said Shun
We followed him to an air duct of some sorts.
"This duct goes underground and comes up inside the city." Said Shun
"Good thinking. That way we can sneak into the city without being detected. Better than the original plan we came up with." I said
"How did you find this Shun?" asked Jack
"I've been casing the area for a couple of days." Said Shun
"Nice work man! It's great to have you on the team!" exclaimed Dan
"Let's go!" exclaimed Shun
He jumped down onto the first turbine and landed on his feet. I'm glad he showed me and taught me a few ninja moves in the future.
"Wow! That's seriously awesome ninja action! Now it's my turn!" exclaimed Baron
He threw a few punches, then a kick, jumped down, but it was um, how should I put this… an epic fail.
"I really don't think he has the ninja thing down quite yet." Marucho said as he adjusted his glasses.
"Don't you think we should follow them?" asked Drago
"Yeah!" exclaimed Dan
We all then jumped down after them.
"This rocks!" exclaimed Dan
We all found ourselves… in the sewers, but I couldn't help but notice that Mira was troubled.
'Hey Dawn.' I said telepathically
'Yeah?' Dawn asked telepathically
'Do you think you can keep an eye on Mira? She looks like she has something on her mind.' I said telepathically
'Of course. Count on me.' Dawn said back
'Thanks Dawn.' I said telepathically
We finally made it out of the sewers.
"Man! I'd never thought we'd get here. Ah!" exclaimed Dan
I have no idea what's going on up there. Then I heard something.
'Battle of the Bakugan! Many will compete, but only one will rise victorious! You won't want to miss a minute of the action! See ya there Brawlers!' exclaimed the announcer
We then heard someone honking their horn. Wait, a horn? AH! It's a car! We all ran out of the street, but Dan got caught in the middle, literally. He then sprinted over to us, and fell onto his knees while catching his breath.
"Whoa! Looks like we got here in the middle of Rush Hour." Said Marucho
"If this is Rush Hour, you do not want to see New Domino City's Rush Hour." I said
"How about a little warning next time Shun?" asked Dan
"Sorry dude, check it out." Said Shun
"Wow awesome." Said Dan
"This is where I used to live. My father still works here." Said Mira
A little later…
"It's not what I was expecting." Said Dan
"I know what you mean Dan." Said Marucho
"It looks like home, doesn't it?" I asked
"Yeah. I never imagined that Vestal Cities would look like New Domino City in a way." Said Dawn
"I thought a city full of Vestals would look more evil-like, you know?" asked Dan
"Yeah, but everyone looks like us. It doesn't make sense. How come they don't understand about the Bakugan?" asked Marucho
"In a sense, the Vestals are like us humans. We didn't know that the Bakugan were living, breathing, intelligent creatures before, right?" I asked
"That's true." Said Jack
'Battle of the Bakugan! The world's top brawlers in the ultimate smack down!'
"Ha-ha! Cool! Can't wait!" exclaimed a blond-haired Vestal
"It's gonna be the best! But no one can take on Spectra." Said a black-haired Vestal
"No way! My brother's gonna crush them all!" exclaimed a blue-haired Vestal
"Whoa! He's a brawler?" asked the blond-haired Vestal
"Yeah. He's gonna win for sure this time. And then he'll become a member of the Vexos." Said the blue-haired Vestal
"Sweet! When I grow up, I wanna join the Vexos too." Said the black-haired Vestal
"I wanna be just like Spectra!" exclaimed the blue-haired Vestal
"I'm gonna be just like Shadow!" exclaimed the black-haired Vestal
The three kids then ran off.
"I guess the Vexos are their heroes." Said Dan
"It's weird. I don't wanna blame them for getting excited." Said Marucho
"But everyone needs to learn the truth." Said Baron
"Bakugan are intelligent beings who deserve to be free." Said Ace
"Remember, it's not their fault. I was the same until I found out." Said Mira
I noticed that she soon looked down in the dumps.
"Oh Keith." Said Mira
"This is whacked. We're gonna make them understand. Bakugan are alive, feel pain, and should be set free!" exclaimed Dan
"That's right. We'll tell the Vestals the whole truth, and then they'll see. Good plan Elfin?" asked Marucho
"Sure, sure. But maybe, just to be on the safe side, we should destroy the controller first, hmm?" asked Elfin
"Yeah, yeah! I'm with her. Where is the controller?" asked Dan
"Over there." Said Shun
He pointed to the battle arena.
"The dome in the center of the city is the battle arena where all the Bakugan tournaments take place." Said Ace
"And that tower on top is the dimension controller." Said Baron
"What are we waiting for? Let's get to work! Come on Shun!" exclaimed Dan
"Hold on, I wanna check out the controller first guys." Said Shun
"Have you lost it? That controller has got to be destroyed right now!" exclaimed Dan
"Just give me a minute. I wanna try something." Said Shun
"You should give Shun a chance Dan. After all, he got us into the city, didn't he?" asked Marucho
"Whatever! Let's just get going!" exclaimed Dan
"No. I can't join you. There's something I have to take care of. Alone." Said Mira
She then began to run off. Dawn looked at me and I nodded. She then began to chase after her.
"What the?" wondered Dan
"Mira! Dawn! Stop!" exclaimed Marucho
"Weird." Said Dan
"Don't worry. I'm sure that Dawn will know what to do." I said
Dawn's P.O.V.
I managed to follow Mira to her apartment, and after multiple attempts, I managed to convince her to let me follow her for the time being. She looked pretty upset, and then I saw her comb through some Bakugan data. She then pulled up some pictures, and I learned that the person in them is, or possibly was, a Pyrus Brawler.
"I know, if I just keep looking. Huh?" wondered Mira
It was a picture of her with the boy, and they were smiling. They look alike too. Could that boy be her brother?
"It's just… I feel like something is wrong. I hope he's out there to free the Bakugan, just like me. What do you think? Wilda, Sunrise, Dawn? Does that make any sense to you?" asked Mira
"Well I…" Sunrise and Wilda started in unison
"Wilda?" wondered Mira
"What's wrong Sunrise?" I asked
We both heard the door opening.
"Huh? Who's there?" asked Mira
A man in his late thirties, maybe early forties appeared in the doorway. He looks like the boy in the photo. Could this be Mira's father?
"Mira. You've come back, and you've brought a friend." Said the man
"Father." Said Mira
Hey, what do you know, I was right.
"Well, I'm glad you've come to your senses." Said Mira's father
"Never! If it means enslaving the Bakugan." Said Mira
"No need to get so upset Mira. Why can't you just enjoy your good life?" asked Mira's father.
"No way! That 'life' depends upon the misery of others!" exclaimed Mira
"Enough." Said Mira's father
There was a small pause of silence.
"Father, where is Keith?" asked Mira
He turned away from her.
"Tell her for God's sake! You know something, don't you?-!" I exclaimed
"Mira, your brother… he is no more." Said Mira's father
What?-! He's dead?-! That can't be! Can it? I don't remember anyone named 'Keith' back from my Dark Signer days. Then again, I don't remember much of my Dark Signer days.
"Please take my advice, and forget that you ever knew him." Said Mira's father
"Monster. How could you?-!" Mira and I exclaimed in unison
We then heard a phone ringing. Mira's father then picked up his cell phone.
"Yes? I'm on my way." Said Mira's father
He then hung up, and was about to walk out the door when Mira grabbed his arm.
"Hold it! Are you saying something happened? Tell me!" exclaimed Mira
"Pull yourself together!" exclaimed Mira's father
He pushed her to the ground. That heartless jerk-face.
"Mira, this is all I have to say on the matter. If you know what's good for you, you will clean up and learn to behave. Lock up when you leave." Mira's father said before walking away
"Father." Said Mira
We both ran out to see Mira's dad drive away.
"Come back! I swear I'll find the truth." Said Mira
Commercial Break: Dawn: Stay tuned brawlers, we'll be right back!
Wilda: Let the brawling begin.
Mira and I were sneaking around in lab coats in the place where Mira's father works. It seems like there was something big going on here. However, we lost them.
"Now where'd they go?" wondered Mira
We then went inside a room, and it somehow reminded me of Kazerina's lab. That's when we saw this huge machine!
"W-what is that thing?" wondered Mira
"How should I know?" I asked
Whatever they were doing, I could tell it wasn't good. A bright light filled the lab, and Mira and I had to shield our eyes. The thing was gone, and a Bakugan ball was in its place. No way. They made a mechanical Bakugan?
"It worked! We did it! The power of a Bakugan, in a cybernetic body. We've created a new Bakugan!" exclaimed Mira's father
"It can't be. Vestal's creating Bakugan? But why father, why?" wondered Mira
Sakura's P.O.V.
Man, security here is tight, but not as tight as the security back on Neathia.
"Man, security here is tighter than Shun's jeans. We won't even get close with all those guards around." Said Dan
"Wait, look over there Master Dan." Said Baron
"Huh?" wondered Dan
"It looks like they're doing a mock battle before the tournament starts." Said Ace
That got both me and Dan back on the binocs.
"Where? Where?" asked Dan
Found them.
"There they are." Said Dan
It looked like the released energy powered the dimension controller.
"You see that?" asked Dan
"Just what I thought. The battle arena and the dimension controller seem to be synchronized." Said Shun
"Synchronized? So this is what you wanted to check out Shun?" asked Dan
"Yeah." Said Shun
"We should take advantage of that link to destroy the dimension controller." Said Jack
"Sounds like a plan to me." I said
"Let's get out of here first, and then I'll explain." Said Shun
"Maybe we should wait until Mira and Dawn get back." Said Marucho
"I can't believe they ditched us like that." Said Dan
Dan then held up his communicator.
"Mira! Yo Mira! Come in!" exclaimed Dan
Mira and Dawn came up on the screen.
"Dan, please keep it down." Said Mira
"Keep it down?-! We've got Bakugan to save, remember?-!" exclaimed Dan
"Things are a lot worse than you think Dan. You gotta get here, and fast!" exclaimed Dawn
"Hey, is everything okay?" I asked
"Just tell us where you are." Said Dan
They were at some lab, and Baron managed to pull a cab over.
"I scored us a ride. Come on." Baron said
"Follow our friend's signal, hurry!" exclaimed Marucho
Our driver was a robot.
"Welcome to Happy Town!" exclaimed the robo-cab driver
"We're kinda in a hurry, so step on it. Is there a go button around here?" wondered Dan
He started randomly pushing some buttons. Now I know why he's bad with technology.
"Oh boy, fasten your seatbelts. That's the rocket boost." The robo-cab driver said while sweat-dropping
I didn't know robots could sweat-drop. Anyhow, we really got some speed in. This was fast, even for Turbo Duelists! I wasn't used to this kind of speed!
"I feel the need for speed." Said Baron
Dawn's P.O.V.
Mira and I were in the middle of a battle arena, I think.
"I can't believe it. This is like a nightmare." Said Mira
The lights turned on, and Mira and I shielded our eyes. Then we saw a kid with pink hair, and he had this annoying laugh. I wonder how Sakura would compare Jesse to this guy.
"Lync!" exclaimed Mira
"Hey, call me slow, but is this guy one of the Vexos?" I asked
"Yep." Said Mira
"Thought so. He has the look down." I said
"You two thought you were so smart coming here. Your father's a genius Mira, you know? But it's too bad for you that you didn't inherit his brain. We've been following you two ever since you went home, and you never even noticed." Said Lync
Crap! Note to self: Work on your psychic powers. I bet Sakura would've sensed that.
"Amateur. Dumb moves like that are why your little crusade is doomed, but I'll help you out." Said Lync
Okay, this guy is getting on my nerves. I sent a telekinetic blast at him, which knocked him off his feet.
"What was that?" wondered Lync
"Maybe the floor doesn't like you." I joked
"Ha-ha, very funny. You'd like to see what your father's been up to here, wouldn't you Mira? Well, take a good, long look." Said Lync
He revealed the Bakugan we saw earlier.
"Good news, a new day is dawning for the Vexos, and I'm gonna show you why!" exclaimed Lync
The floor turned red. This can't be good.
'Powering up Bakugan Battle System. Begin simulation. Power levels rising. Code name Altair is now online. Begin Bakugan Battle.' Said an automated voice
"Dawn, stay out of this. This is my battle to fight." Said Mira
"But Mira…" I started
"I said stay out!" exclaimed Mira
I know when I'm beat.
"Fine, just don't lose." I said
"Of course." Said Mira
"Gauntlet Power Strike!" Mira and Lync exclaimed in unison
Sakura's P.O.V.
We all just crashed into some kind of lab. Thankfully, none of us were hurt, unless you count the cab driver.
"Huh? What the?" wondered a guy with pink hair
"Thank you for riding Happy Town… Happy Town…" the cab driver said over and over again
"Okay Dan, next time you hit the rocket boost, turn on the parachute." I groaned
"Guys! You're here!" exclaimed Mira
"Just in time. Now you can lose in front of a audience Mira." Said the guy with pink hair
"Lync! You again?-!" exclaimed Dan
"Oh, I'm full of surprises. Gate Card, Set! Check this! Bakugan, Brawl! Bakugan, Stand! Go Ventus Altair!" exclaimed Lync
Ventus Altair G-Power 500
"What is that thing?-!" exclaimed Dan
"I've never seen anything like it." Said Drago
No way. That's… a mechanical Bakugan! The Vestals created this abomination?
"It's a cybernetic Bakugan. Unfortunately my father created it." Said Mira
"No way." Said Marucho
"Your dad made his own…" started Dan
"Bakugan?-!" Dan and Drago exclaimed in unison
"Oh don't act so surprised. Vestal Science can do anything, and Altair is living proof." Said Lync
Altair then roared as if to prove Lync's point.
"Dream on! There's no way that thing could get past a real Bakugan! Ready Drago?" asked Dan
"You bet!" exclaimed Drago
"Wait Dan. This is my mess to clean up." Said Mira
"But Mira!" exclaimed Dan
"That's an order Dan! I have to do this!" exclaimed Mira
"Maybe she's right Dan. It's her father who did this. Keep it in the family, right?" asked Marucho
"Understand?" asked Mira
"Uh, well, okay then. He yours. Just be careful, okay?" asked Dan
"Mm-hmm." Said Mira
Mira then walked up to the field and closer to Altair.
"I need you Wilda. Let's end this now." Said Mira
"Never fear Mira. I'm here for you always." Said Wilda
"Thank you. Okay Lync. Bakugan, Brawl! Bakugan, Stand! Come on Wilda!" exclaimed Mira
"Oh yeah!" exclaimed Wilda
Calculating Power Levels.
Subterra Thunder Wilda G-Power 450
"Ability Activate! Spinal Saucer!" exclaimed Lync
Ventus Altair G-Power 700
"Ability Activate! Gun Lock!" exclaimed Mira
Subterra Thunder Wilda G-Power 650
Too low! Wilda then took a hit.
"Oh no, Wilda!" exclaimed Dan
"That thing is powerful." Said Marucho
"We're not down yet. Ability Activate! Volcano Hammer!" exclaimed Mira
Subterra Thunder Wilda G-Power 850
Ventus Altair G-Power 500
"What?-!" exclaimed Lync
Altair went down, hard.
"So, still got some fight? That's 'coz you don't know when you're beaten. Double Ability Activate! Mega Shield plus Thunder Fire!" exclaimed Lync
Subterra Thunder Wilda G-Power 650
Ventus Altair G-Power 900
"Watch out, Altair is zapping Wilda's power." Said Dan
"Bakugan Trap, I need you. Subterra Baliton!" exclaimed Mira
Subterra Baliton and Subterra Thunder Wilda G-Power 1000
Baliton seemed to be blocking the attack.
"He's blocking Altair's attack with his horns. Way to go Baliton!" exclaimed Dan
"Does it matter? We're not done yet! Huh?" wondered Lync
It looked like Altair was malfunctioning.
"Something's wrong. Altair!" exclaimed Lync
"Anyone know what's going on?" asked Mira
"No, but we should hit him now." Said Ace
"He's right! Time to pull Altair's plug." Said Baron
"Baron's right Mira!" exclaimed Dan
"Do it!" exclaimed Jack
"Short circuit that overgrown tin can!" I exclaimed
"Ability Activate!" exclaimed Mira
'Ability Card Set'
"Now! Apollo Head! Go!" exclaimed Mira
Subterra Baliton and Subterra Thunder Wilda G-Power 1200
"Let's show this fake what a real Bakugan Trap can do!" exclaimed Mira
"Baliton's got him now." Said Marucho
"Okay, you had your fun. Time for another Double Ability!" exclaimed Lync
Before he could activate it, we all heard a voice
"Do it! Lync! Destroy them both!" exclaimed a male voice
I turned to see someone who looked a lot like Mira.
"Father!" exclaimed Mira
"Spinal Saucer plus Thunder Fire!" exclaimed Lync
Ventus Altair G-Power 1300
Subterra Thunder Wilda and Subterra Baliton G-Power 1000
"Look at that power level. Incredible." Said Baron
And that thing was charging up!
"Snap, this looks bad." Said Dan
"Mira! Get down!" exclaimed Ace
"Wilda!" exclaimed Mira
"Too late. Shock them Altair!" exclaimed Lync
The thing malfunctioned again, and missed.
"Huh?" wondered Mira
"Hey, what the?" wondered Lync
The machine then fell to the ground. Soon after that, Altair, Wilda, and Baliton went back into ball form. Dan and Baron ran up to Mira.
"That's it?" wondered Dan
"It turned back into ball form." Said Baron
"Oh well. Big deal, it's just another broken Bakugan. You got lucky." Said Lync
"You don't even care? Bakugan aren't machines that you can use to cause battles or wars you know! Even if they are mechanical Bakugan." I said in anger
"Why? Soon Professor Clay will perfect it! So don't sweat it, I'll finish this off the next time we get together. See ya later losenator!" Lync exclaimed before he ran off
"Take your broken toy and go home!" exclaimed Dan
"Father. What's wrong with you?-!" exclaimed Mira
This was just getting harder by the minute.
*Preview*
Dawn: Dawn here. While Ace and Shun are mixing it up in the battle arena, Marucho, Jack, Dan, Sakura, Mira, Baron, and I are going to destroy the dimension controller. However, I notice that Sakura is a little tense about this mission. Can you blame her? I mean, she was fighting in a war that's going to happen in a year and I was her enemy. Can we set aside our differences long enough? Let's find out. Bakugan, Brawl! See you there brawlers.
Done and done! Whew, I'm finally done with this! Anyhow, I'd love to say and chat, but I have better things to do. Please review, check out my poll, and until next time, I'm sakuraphoenix, saying I heart you, signing off for now. Kan dao ni!