Chapter 19: Dark Awakening
Hey everyone! It's me, sakuraphoenix, and I'm back with a new chapter! I know, I've been on the AWOL side lately, and you're waiting for my excuse. I hate to say it, but I don't have one. Big shocker, right? In any case, it's disclaimer time.
Disclaimer: I do not own Yu-Gi-Oh 5D's or Bakugan. I also do not own Jack Vense. He belongs to Storyteller222. Finally, I do not own Grace or her Bakugan, Darkus L-Drago.
If you get the reference for L-Drago, congrats, you get some brownie points. If not, you'll figure it out. Enjoy!
"Have you heard of a group called the Vexos?" Grace asked with a serious look on her face
"T-the Vexos? When did you encounter them?" I asked
"I knew it. I figured that you'd know something about them Sakura." Said Grace
"That still didn't answer my question, Grace! How did you encounter them?" I asked
"It all started about a month ago. I was in Dr. Michael's lab helping him with some readings with his Dimensional Transporter system after I arrived in Russia." Said Grace
Grace's P.O.V. – Flashback
I was in Dr. Michael's lab looking over the calculations that his system required when I noticed a bit of data that seemed to be a little too advanced for Earth's technology, or even Dr. Michael's thinking! I then felt him tapping me on the shoulder, and then when I turned to look, he seemed to have a look on his face that seemed to say 'I owe you an explanation'.
"I'm sure you're wondering about that data set that you just saw." Said Dr. Michael
"Yeah. I am." I said
"You see, a few months ago, Dan Kuso, and four of his friends came through the Dimensional Transporter you see here, but he and his friends weren't the only ones to come through the portal. Three people by the name of Spectra, Gus, and Lync also came through the portal at the same time. You see those three were a part of a group called the Vexos, and they came from a planet where the technology is more advanced than Earth's technology, but in the process, the Transporter was badly damaged. In order to repair the transporter system, I used a Gauntlet. In case you're wondering, a Gauntlet is a device that the people on the planet the Vexos came from used to brawl. When I fixed the transporter, it came with a price. Only people with a Gauntlet could use the Dimensional Transporter system, and so, that's how we're here today." Said Dr. Michael
"Dr. Michael, is it possible to build a Gauntlet, since you did scan the blueprints of it in order to repair the transporter system?" I asked
"I don't see why not." Said Dr. Michael
"Then, could I look around in the spare parts pile? I'm sure I can find the right materials." I said
"Very well, but be careful. Some of the pieces are very sharp." Said Dr. Michael
After many weeks of trial and error, I finally managed to build my own Gauntlet! It had the wiring and major circuitry hooked up and everything, but the only thing that was missing was a proper paint job. That part, I could easily fix. After careful attention, I painted the gauntlet black and purple, with some white streaks on the black parts of the Gauntlet. Even though it probably looked different from a normal Gauntlet, it was battle ready, now!
"Finally… I can brawl now. It's going to shock Sakura and Dawn, right?" I asked L-Drago
"You said it Grace!" exclaimed L-Drago
"Now the better question is this, how are we going to find Sakura and Dawn?" I asked
I then noticed what appeared to be some kind of dimensional tracker installed into my Gauntlet. This was so cool! Now I could track down other Gauntlets, no matter where they are! Seeing that I got the heaviest job on my list done, I decided that it was about time I went out to give my new Gauntlet a test run. Before I could, I walked by a store that sold a few items, like Duel Monsters cards, some kids toys, and I saw in the display window what appeared to be a rare Beyblade from that show I liked so much!
"Hey, L-Drago, check it out, it the Beyblade version of you." I said jokingly
"What do you mean Grace?" L-Drago asked while popping open on my shoulder
"This Beyblade is called L-Drago, like you." I said
"And it gets worse than that." A voice said
"Did you say something?" I asked
"No." said L-Drago
"I did. The Beyblade. Listen, I can't explain here. Can you try and get me out of this display window? I don't have much time!" exclaimed the Beyblade
I walked inside the shop and paid for the L-Drago Beyblade. Once I did, I hurried back to Dr. Michael's home, as L-Drago, the Beyblade I mean, did say that he didn't have a lot of time. I wonder what he meant by that?
"Thank you for getting me out of that situation." Said the Beyblade
"Just who exactly are you?" I asked
"You couldn't tell? I am the Beyblade, L-Drago." Said the Beyblade
"Are you serious?!" I exclaimed
"He is. Grace, there is something you need to know. A long time ago, I was the owner of a great power, one that could be used for destruction, if in the wrong hands. In order to protect those I held dear, I sealed away my power, into a special weapon, the Beyblade, L-Drago. For many years, he has kept the Dark Power I possessed safe from harm, but the fact that today he spoke for the first time since I sealed my power into him, this is serious." Said L-Drago
"Indeed it is. Tell me, have you heard of the Vexos?" asked the Beyblade
"Just briefly a few weeks ago, but I have no idea who they are." I said
"They're after the power that your partner, L-Drago, hid away inside of me years ago. They're seeking it to power this system they call the Bakugan Termination System. With it, all Bakugan caught within the blast will be destroyed." Said the Beyblade
"What?! Isn't there a way to stop it?!" I exclaimed
"There is one option." Said L-Drago
"And what could that be?" I asked
"I can reabsorb the power I sealed away into my being, but it'll come at a price." Said L-Drago
"What price?" I asked
"For starters, this Beyblade will be destroyed when I try to reabsorb the power I sealed away inside of it. Then, once I do, there's a good chance that I could be destroyed as well. Grace, I'm sorry, but I'm afraid that this is the only way." Said L-Drago
"Then do it." I said
I set the Beyblade on the ground before stepping back as L-Drago started to glow. I shielded my eyes from the sudden light that filled the room, and when it was safe for me to see, I opened my eyes, and I was shocked! L-Drago had evolved! But… where was the Beyblade?
"Grace, I'm sure you must be shocked right now." Said L-Drago
"The only thing that I'm really concerned about right now is defeating these Vexos. We can't let them get the power that's now inside you. We'll have to be on our guard more than ever." I said
*End Flashback*
"And that's how you're here right now." I said
"Grace…" started Sakura
"It's a shocker, isn't it?" I asked
"Sorta. To be honest, you're not the only one with something to protect. I'd explain more here, but we're kinda exposed. Follow me." Said Sakura
"Where are we going?" I asked
"To my friend, Marucho's house. I'm sure he's figured out something about our Vexos problem." Said Sakura
"Really?!" I exclaimed
"Yeah. You see, you're not the only one with a problem with the Vexos. They're after something from me and the others as well." Said Sakura
"Ya don't say." I said in shock
Sakura's P.O.V.
When we arrived at Marucho's house, she looked shocked. I didn't blame her though. I had the same reaction when I first saw this place too. As soon as I entered, I saw the others in the hall, looking like they lost something, until Runo, Shun, and Dawn saw me. Runo was the first to notice that I was there, followed by the others, whom all looked shocked when they saw me.
"Sakura! You're alright!" exclaimed Runo
"When you never showed up at my rooftop garden, we all got worried." Said Marucho
"Sorry. I had an unexpected detour to take." I said
"What do you mean by that?" asked Dan
"Everyone, meet an old friend of mine. This is Grace Baxter." I said while pointing to Grace
"Nice to meet you." Said Grace
"That was your detour?" asked Ace
"Cut it out, Ace. Besides, you'd be shocked to know that the Vexos are after her too." I said
Everyone looked shocked after I said that. After a long explanation about both her and her Guardian Bakugan, L-Drago, and discussing the facts that we knew, we all agreed that having the Vexos come to Earth instead of staying on Vestal didn't make any sense.
"It doesn't make any sense. We all know the Vexos are after the Attribute energies the Six Ancient Warriors gave us and the power source that was given to Sakura. But now we know that they're also after the power L-Drago has." Said Marucho
"It's a trap, just like luring me to New Vestroia was." Said Shun
"But why bring us all the way back here when they could've kept fighting us on Vestal?" asked Baron
"Maybe the Vexos changed their strategy when Spectra showed up again. It was pretty clear when we saw Spectra and Volt during our last battle that they aren't allies anymore." Said Mira
"I wouldn't be surprised if Spectra had a hand in this. I can't see the Vexos going to the trouble of dimensional transport unless they had no choice." Said Ace
"Maybe Spectra did something that forced them to take the battle off of Vestal." Said Marucho
"Whatever the case, the fact remains that our enemies have come to Earth." Said Drago
"Drago's right! Sitting here playing guessing games isn't helping us. The Vexos are coming for us, so we gotta prepare ourselves for some heavy duty battle with those creeps!" exclaimed Dan
"Maybe we shouldn't be go gung-ho to fight them. I mean, what if we lose?" asked Julie
"They already have part of the Haos energy, and they came close to winning a couple of others!" exclaimed Runo
"Runo's right. We have to be smart about this. If they capture all the energies, part of the power source Sakura has, and the other part of the power source Grace has…" started Mira
"Then the Bakugan Termination system will become fully operational, and all of the Bakugan we fought so hard to free will be completely wiped out, forever. I saw the horrible thing with my own eyes when I was in New Vestroia. It's only partially functional, but it's still turning the Bakugan into balls." Said Shun
"Oh no." said Drago
"I can't believe it! Just when they were finally free. The Vexos better run when they see me coming." Said Ace
"And that goes double for me, Ace. I'm so mad!" exclaimed Runo
"Don't worry Runo. We'll teach those Vexos a lesson!" exclaimed Julie
"Uh, does that mean you guys are actually planning on brawling?" asked Dan
"Well it makes perfect sense. Since Runo and I don't have any attribute energies to lose, we should be your first line of defense, then you guys can fight only when it's absolutely necessary." Said Julie
"I am ready to fight milady!" exclaimed Tigerra
"And I got our back, too." Said Gorem
"No! It's far too dangerous!" exclaimed Wilda
"Listen to Wilda. The Vexos are fighting with Mechanical Bakugan, and they're crazy powerful. Not just any Bakugan can beat them." Said Baron
"Are you saying that my Tigerra and Gorem aren't good enough to fight alongside you?!" exclaimed Runo
"You better take that back Baron, right now!" exclaimed Julie
"Easy guys. That's not what I meant." Baron said while holding his hands up
"What Baron's saying is that we've already fought Mechanical Bakugan, so we know what to expect." Said Ace
"Trust us. Fighting one of them is serious business." Said Percival
"Oh yeah? Well messing with us is serious business too, Percival." Said Runo
"But we've evolved and have superior strength." Said Elfin
"So you're better than me?!" exclaimed Preyas
"I was better than you even before that!" exclaimed Elfin
"Who evolved into a jerk?!" exclaimed Preyas
"You know, Runo may just have a point. Battling Vexos is too risky for us now." Said Shun
"They'll be expecting us to come after them. Maybe it's time for us to switch strategies too. We should hide out for a while and spend our time planning a sneak attack." Said Marucho
"Good idea. We'll have the element of surprise on our side for once." Said Mira
"I don't know guys. It sounds to me like we'll be a bunch of sitting ducks." Said Dan
"Yeah guys! What happens if they find us?" asked Baron
"Don't worry everyone. Leave that to me. I always plan for all possible scenarios, so a while ago I found a way to create a barrier shield using dimension wave technology." Said Marucho
"A barrier shield?" Dan and Dawn asked in unison
"It's kind of complicated to explain how it works, so it's best to try and imagine it as an invisibility cloak. As long as we stay in this house, the Vexos will never be able to find us." Said Marucho
"Yeah! Nice one Marucho!" exclaimed Preyas
"You're such a smart cookie!" exclaimed Elfin
Kato soon entered the room carrying a serving tray with a lid over it. This was no time for snacks, and yet, I felt like that wasn't a snack hiding under that lid.
"Sir, the button." Said Kato
"Okay. Time to disappear." Said Marucho
Marucho pressed the button, and all I could do now was hope for the best. Then, on the screen in front of us, an aerial view of Marucho's place showed up, and everything seemed to get the green light.
"All systems are go! Looks like the barrier shield is working!" exclaimed Marucho
"Nice job. Now we sit back and try to wait the Vexos out." Said Shun
"Exactly how long do we have to wait?" asked Dan
"I wouldn't be in a big rush to leave if I were you. Sorry Dan." Said Marucho
"Don't forget Spectra's after Drago's Perfect Core energy too, Dan." Said Ace
"That's right, Master Dan. Don't forget. If the Vexos followed us to Earth, then Spectra won't be far behind." Said Baron
"The Vexos and Spectra. Each of those guys is tough enough to fight on their own, but if you have them both coming at you all at once, you and Drago can't leave." Said Marucho
"Aw, come on man! I came here to battle, not bury my head in the sand!" exclaimed Dan
"There will be plenty of time for battle later Dan. For now, we wait." Said Drago
"Come on Dan. Why the long face? We can have fun. Think of it as a big slumber party!" exclaimed Julie
"Happy thoughts will help the time pass." Said Gorem
"Alright. I guess if I had to be stuck somewhere, there are worse places than Marucho's house." Said Dan
"What do you say, Dan? Wanna head down to the bowling alley with us, huh?" asked Julie
"Let's go!" exclaimed Runo
"There's no point in fighting them Dan." Said Tigerra
"Okay, I'm in!" exclaimed Dan
Dan ran for the door.
"Hey Mira! Come with us!" exclaimed Dan
Mira clearly looked hesitant, especially with Dan looking like he was dancing instead of heading for Marucho's bowling alley.
"Uh, Sakura, Dawn, could I talk to you two in private?" asked Grace
"Uh, sure…" I trailed off
"Great. Follow me." Said Grace
We followed her to the bathroom. Why here of all places?
"So, what did you want to talk about?" asked Dawn
"I wanted to discuss something." Said Grace
"Discuss what?" I asked
"You know, brawling tips, how to defeat the Vexos, stuff like that. Especially Battlegear." Said Grace
How does she know about that?!
"Battlegear? What in the world is that? Do you know Dawn?" I asked while acting
"Uh, no." Dawn said, though it was easy to tell that she was lying
"I know you're faking you two. I know you're from the future." Said Grace
*Preview*
Dawn: Hey, it's me, Dawn. After Grace told us that she knew that we were from the future, our first reaction? Panic! How did she know about us? More importantly, why are Shadow and Hydron here? Stay tuned next time to see some serious brawling action! Bakugan, Brawl! See you soon.
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