Chapter 16: Six Degrees of Destruction

Hey everyone! It's me, sakuraphoenix, and I'm back with a new chapter! I know, I'm lame with the updates, but hey, I'm updating now, right? Anyway, disclaimer time.

Disclaimer: I do not own Yu-Gi-Oh 5D's or Bakugan. I also don't own Jack Vense. He belongs to Storyteller222.

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It's been six months since we've freed New Vestroia from the Vestal invaders and the Vexos. I still can't get through to that stupid mad scientist, Zigzix. Don't tell me that I have to live out my own timeline now while avoiding the past me in order to avoid a paradox. Marucho allowed me and Dawn to chill at his place, but we've decided to help Kato out with the household chores. It was our way of saying 'thank you for letting us stay here.' Unfortunately, sometime within those six months, Jack vanished, and Dawn and I knew why, but we couldn't tell them, not without revealing where we really were from. With all the chill time we had with our Bakugan, what happened in New Vestroia seemed like a dream, until one day, a visitor with a familiar face from the past showed up from Dr. Michael's Dimension Transporter.

"Mira!" exclaimed Dan

"Hey stranger. Miss me?" asked Mira

We all gave her a group hug when we saw her again. Soon enough, we were on Marucho's private plane back to Wardington City when Mira pulled all of the girls over for a girl chat.

"Runo, Julie, Sakura, Dawn, you look great." Said Mira

"Oh, thanks Mira." Said Julie

"Did you do something with your hair?" asked Runo

"You noticed." Said Mira

She whispered something to Runo, and I didn't want to hear it. I gripped my arm, and closed one of my eyes in pain. My mark's acting up for some weird reason.

"What's with all the whispering? Hey Mira, what's up with Baron and Ace? How are they doing?" asked Dan

"Oh, you know, settling back into normal life." Said Mira

"Now that the Bakugan are free, they must have a lot of spare time like us." Said Marucho

"Baron's busy helping out with his brothers and sisters at home. Ace, I haven't heard from in a while. So, where's Jack? I haven't seen him." Said Mira

"We don't know. He said he had something to take care of when we got back." Said Dan

I was looking outside the window thinking about Jack. Why would you join the Vexos after all we went through?

*Flashback*

"Jack, I know you're a Battle Brawler, so why don't you come back with me, please? I'm sure Dan, Shun, Marucho, will be happy to see you again, along with Fabia." I said

"I cannot return to them. Sakura, the horrible things I have done and the face I see in the mirror reflects my actions and foolishness." Said Jack

"What are you talking about? Dan, Shun, and Marucho seem like they're willing to accept you with open arms. You four sounded like you were close, so what's wrong with seeing them?" I asked

"Do you remember what happened? What I did? My foolishness, and the betrayal I committed?" asked Jack

*End Flashback*

I just wish I knew what you meant by those words then, in my past, your future.

"So Mira, tell us, what's been happening in Vestal since we parted ways back in New Vestroia?" asked Shun

"Yeah, I've been dying to know what happened to that creep Prince Hydron and his Vexos goons." Said Dan

"Well, where do I start? As soon as we returned to Vestal, we were invited to go on the evening news in order to tell our story. While we were gone, several rumors had been circulating about what was really happening in New Vestroia. We went in front of the cameras live to tell the people of Vestal the truth. Of course the royal family immediately denied everything. They said the talking Bakugan was some kind of television trick done with sound effects. Luckily for us, the people believed we were the ones telling the truth and they all banded together to rise up and fight." Said Mira

"So then? What happened Prince crybaby and King loser?" I asked

"They disappeared, one night under the cover of darkness." Said Mira

"You mean someone kidnapped them?" asked Ingram

"No, they fled before they could be captured and held accountable for their crimes. King Zenoheld, Prince Hydron, and the Vexos all escaped inside the royal palace. Before anyone realized what was happening, it was too late to stop them." Said Mira

"I can't believe King Zenoheld is such a chicken." Said Marucho

"King Zenoheld is no coward. He wasn't running away to hide out in some dark corner of the galaxy. Just after his escape, the resistance learned that he was preparing to hatch an even bigger plan that would make him the ruler of everything and everyone." Said Mira

"That's crazy! There's no way we can sit back and let it happen!" exclaimed Dan

"But how are we supposed to stop him if we don't even know where he is? He could be anywhere." Said Shun

"Well, we aren't 100 percent certain that it's true. It'd be a difficult task to accomplish, even for Zenoheld. Let's hope for our sakes it's just a rumor." Said Mira

I then heard the intercom come online, and Kato, Marucho's butler, appeared on the screen.

"Excuse me ladies and gentlemen, I'd like to thank you for your patience. We'll be preparing to land shortly." Said Kato

We made the descent to Marucho's house.

"Wow, Earth is so beautiful from up here." Said Mira

If she thinks this is beautiful, she should see Earth from space.

"Marucho and his family have this entire place to themselves?" asked Mira

"You think this is impressive, wait until you see the inside." Said Runo

It was true. His mansion was definitely bigger than old man Goodwin, that's for sure. And actually felt like a home too.

"In honor of Mira's visit, it only seemed natural that we celebrate. I've had a little snack prepared for us in the ballroom. I wasn't sure what you liked, so my chef prepared everything." Said Marucho

"Thanks Marucho." Said Mira

"No problem. I think you'd really like the food. It's really very good and…"

I noticed Mira stopped by the aquarium. I have to admit, when Marucho was showing me and Dawn around the house, we stopped to see the fish, and whale, before running to catch up to him. The same thing happened in his zoo, and the art room.

"Tell me I'm not dreaming." Said Mira

"You're not dreaming. Everyone has this reaction the first time." Said Shun

"Can you blame them?" asked Mira

Mira then opened a random door, and I had to stop myself from pointing out the obvious, because I know what's coming next, and it's gonna be funny.

"Huh? Is this the ballroom Marucho? Oh my goodness, it's absolutely gorgeous!" exclaimed Mira

"You're hilarious Mira. How many ballrooms would have a toilet in the center of the room? This is the bathroom, silly. The ballroom is this way." Said Marucho

Well, Marucho wasn't kidding when he said that his chef prepared everything!

"Wow! This all looks so fabulous!" Julie exclaimed as she grabbed a spoon and a fork

"Take it easy Julie. Where are your manners? This is Mira's party." Said Runo

"Oh, right, sorry." Said Julie

We each got a glass of juice, and toasted to begin the whole thing.

"To friendship!" everyone exclaimed in unison

"Welcome back Mira!" exclaimed Julie

"Thank you guys. Oh, I almost forgot. Julie, Runo, I brought gifts for you." Said Mira

I noticed that she pulled out a couple of gauntlets, a Subterra one and a Haos one.

"Here." Said Mira

"Are those what I think they are?" asked Runo

"Wow. Gauntlets. Awesome! Can you say 'coolest'?" asked Julie

"Thank you Mira." Said Runo

That was some party. I feel stuffed. Just then, my arm began to glow and hurt. I winced in pain as I tried to cover the glow on my forearm.

"Huh? Sakura, you're glowing." Said Mira

"What are you hiding?" asked Shun

"It's nothing." I said in obvious pain

"Wh-what's happening to me?" asked Drago

"I feel strange too, like I'm burning up." Said Wilda

"Now it's got me. Preyas, do you feel it?" asked Elfin

"Huh? Me? No, I feel fine." Said Preyas

"What's wrong?" asked Marucho

"Tigerra, do you feel it?" asked Drago

"No, I don't feel a thing." Said Tigerra

"This is the strangest thing." Said Ingram

"You can say that again." Said Sunrise

"Excuse me for a moment. Gotta use the restroom." I said as I ran out the door

I hid in the bathroom and took off the glove that covered my mark. Twilight, Leonidas, and Lunar popped out of my bag, and I noticed that Twilight was glowing crimson red. The moment I had taken off the glove, the whole room flooded with a bright red light, and it felt like I was in space. The Crimson Dragon soon appeared in front of me.

"Crimson Dragon!" I exclaimed

"Young Signer from a distant future, I beg of you for your help. The Six Ancient Warriors and I were defeated by King Zenoheld. He desired the Six Attribute energies that they possessed while he was after the power that I possess. I've managed to save the Six Ancient Warriors from death, but I have been weakened as a result. I have to rest until I am needed again, so for that time, I am entrusting my power to you Twilight Dragonoid." Said the Crimson Dragon

A trail of red-colored energy entered Twilight, and I shielded my eyes as I saw her evolve.

"The fate of the Bakugan is in your hands. Do not let King Zenoheld obtain my power to power his Bakugan Termination system. Please, you are this world's only hope." Said the Crimson Dragon

I woke up again in the bathroom. It was all a dream?

"Was it… all a dream?" I wondered

"It wasn't a dream. Just look at how I've changed." Said Twilight

She opened up, and was right!

"Then that means… all that stuff about King Loopy was real. I guess then it's up to us to stop him!" I exclaimed

*Preview*

Dawn: Dawn here. I can't believe that all of our Bakugan have evolved, and that the Crimson Dragon's entrusted its power to Twilight. Thankfully, after that incident, Mira's forgotten about Sakura's Mark of the Dragon. I don't know about you, but we have some serious problems on our hands. Tune in next time to see what happens. Bakugan, Brawl! See you soon brawlers!

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Done and done! Finally! It took me a while, but it was worth it! Please review, and until next time, I'm sakuraphoenix, saying I heart you, signing off for now. Kan dao ni!