Me: Here's Chapter Three's rewrite.

Masquerade: It's about time that you got back to this.

Me: Hey I've been busy. School is murder and then Christmas happened. I'm not complaining about Christmas though. It's actually my favorite holiday.

Luna: Knock it off, and get on with it.

Me: Okay, okay. So I don't own Bakugan, but I do own Luna, Cinder, Dr. Atkins, Drakona, and Firina as well as their abilities. I also own all of Leonidas's abilities except for Alpha Blaster. Now onto Chapter Three.

[Revised Chapter Three]

Chapter Three

Luna looked at the door, and then looked at Leonidas.

"Leo I want you to see if there are any guards outside of the door," Luna said in a hushed voice.

"Okay I'll go check," Leonidas said also in a quiet voice. The Haos Bakugan floated over to the door and looked into the hall. There were two guards, one on either side of the door. Leonidas floated back over to his brawler.

"So?" Luna questioned. If Leonidas could have given her an impatient look he would have.

"There are two guards. Why'd you want to know?" Leonidas asked. Luna glanced at the door before replying.

"Because I have a plan, but it wouldn't do for and unwanted audience to overhear me," Luna said softly, "Okay now I know you're not going to like this, but we're gonna have to work with Masquerade."

Leonidas growled, "Luna he can't be trusted. What makes you think he'll even agree to any plan you come up with?"

"Because he'll want to get out of here as much as I do. After all he won't want to see the doctor again," Luna said reasonably.

"I suppose you're right as usual," Leonidas sighed, "So what's your plan?"

"You'll have to take it over to him. Okay so he'll have to act dead or dying. I'm assuming that the guards will remove him from the room, so as soon as they do he'll have to act fast. It's this next part that I'm worried about. After getting away from the guards and hopefully knocking them out he'll have to grab the key that unlocks this door, and get me out. But of course nothing would stop him from just leaving me here. Then we'll leave this place, and probably split up," Luna said in a hurried tone. Leonidas nodded.

"This could work if Masquerade cooperates," the Haos Bakugan said. Then he made his way to the Darkus Brawler.

"What do you want?" Masquerade asked the Bakugan, "Are you here to gloat?"

"Though it is tempting the answer is no. My brawler has a proposition for you," Leonidas said. Masquerade looked at the Haos Bakugan curiously.

"Alright I'm listening," Masquerade said. Leonidas quickly relayed the idea to the Darkus Brawler.

"So are you going to go along with this or not?" Leonidas asked.

"I'm game," Masquerade replied. Leonidas huffed before returning to Luna.

"So?" Luna prompted.

"He agreed to go with your plan. I just hope you know what you're doing Luna," the Haos Bakugan said.

"So do I Leo, so do I," Luna said. She looked at Masquerade and nodded. The Darkus Brawler returned the gesture. Luna took a deep breath before turning her gaze to the door.

"Guards, guards!" Luna called in a frightened tone. One of the guards looked into the cell. His gaze was cold.

"What do you want brat?" Luna fought against the urge to retaliate.

"I-it's this Masquerade kid. I think he might be dying," Luna said adding a quaver to her voice. The guard looked at his companion.

"Just what we need a dying prisoner. I'll come take a look," the guard said unlocking the door. After he'd opened it he entered the room and walked over to the masked blond. He inspected Masquerade for a few minutes before turning to the door.

"Contact the doctor the boy's almost gone," the guard said to his companion. The other made to take off up a flight of stairs.

"You idiot that will take too long. Contact him on you gauntlet communication device," the guard in the cell growled.

Gauntlet? Luna asked in her mind. She looked at the guard outside of the cell. On his right wrist and part of his lower arm there was a white and purple device. The guard in the cell had a white and yellow device on his left wrist and part of his lower arm. The guard outside was saying something into his. He nodded, and then lowered his arm.

"The doctor says he'll meet us in the lab," the guard with the white and purple device said. The guard in the cell nodded before unchaining Masquerade.

Masquerade's a pretty good actor I'll give him that, Luna thought. The guard dragged Masquerade out of the cell before locking the door. As he heard the lock click Masquerade shot up and punched one of the guards' jaws. Then he dropped down as the other tried to land a hit on his torso. As he neared the ground Masquerade put more weight on his hands and then swept the guards' legs out from under them. They both fell to the ground. The one with the white and purple device hit his head on the ground with a sickening crunch. The light left his eyes as he fell into unconsciousness. The other got back to his feet and turned to the masked blond.

"You little…" the guard started but then fell to the ground after Masquerade gave him a blow to the head.

"Hmph they weren't even a challenge," the Darkus Brawler said. He grabbed the key from the guard with the white and yellow device. Then he unlocked the cell door and opened it. He stepped into the cell and crossed over the Luna. Once there he unchained the Haos Brawler.

"Nice work," Luna said as she stood. She stepped forward and was pleased to find that her legs weren't asleep. She exited the cell and was closely followed by Masquerade. She glanced at the guards before taking the white and yellow device from the one closest to her. She examined it and was surprised that there was no tracking device on it. Masquerade had grabbed the other one and strapped it to his arm. Luna followed his example before heading up the stairs.

At the top Luna paused and crouched down as she peered over the top. There was no one in sight causing a grin to spread across her face. She stepped forward and headed to the right. Footsteps from behind her reminded her that she was being followed by Masquerade still. They were passing an opening that probably led to a balcony when Luna heard footsteps heading towards them. She felt a hand grab her wrist, and one cover her mouth as she was pulled outside. She struggled but soon stopped when she realized it was Masquerade. A company of guards passed them. Luna let out a silent sigh of relief as their footsteps faded into the distance.

"I suppose I should thank you. So, uh… thanks," Luna said. She went to the edge of the balcony and looked over the edge. As she did she found that it wasn't very high, but still too high to jump directly to the ground below. However Luna began to think that if she could slide down the wall for a ways then she could push off and avoid breaking any bones.

"What are you doing? This is no time to be taking in the scenery," Masquerade said. Luna glanced at the Darkus brawler before grinning slyly. Then she jumped towards the wall and slid down. The masked blond shook his head before leaping over the edge and following her. Luna pushed off the wall before landing on her heels on the ground. She grimaced as pain lanced up her right leg. Masquerade landed perfectly before looking at the Haos brawler.

Suddenly an earsplitting shriek sounded from above them. It didn't take rocket science to figure out that it was an alarm. Without waiting for any guards to show up the two former prisoners dashed off. Luna winced every time her foot hit the ground. She glanced behind her and saw a castle.

"Whoa…" Luna gasped before turning her attention back to where she was going. They crested a hill that was in front of them and turned to look back. Luna was pleased to see that they had made good progress, and were far away from their prison.

"So what now?" Masquerade asked. Luna shrugged.

"Don't know and don't care so long as I can get further away from that wretched castle," the Haos Brawler said. She then turned away from the castle and started downhill. She was almost there when her leg decided to give out. It buckled underneath her as the adrenaline rush faded. She collapsed and lay on the ground.

"Luna are you okay?" Leonidas asked in concern.

"I'm fine Leo I just hurt my leg," Luna replied, "It's not broken so don't worry."

"I'll worry if I feel like it. That little stunt of yours was what caused this. If Shun were here he'd give us both a talking to, and I know that you'd hate that," the Haos Bakugan said. Luna grimaced at the thought of her cousin lecturing her.

"Still it got us out of the castle didn't it?" Luna asked.

"I suppose it did, but that's still no excuse for being reckless. Now on your feet we have to keep moving," Leonidas said. Luna tried to push herself to her feet, but failed.

"Leo I don't think I'll be able to move," Luna said in a low tone. The Haos Bakugan seemed to pale at these words.

"But the guards… they'll capture you again. If they do that what'll I tell Shun?" Leonidas wailed. Footsteps approached from the top of the hill.

"I wouldn't worry about the guards," Masquerade said as he stopped and sat down next to Luna, "I watched them for a while, and they're still searching for us near the castle."

"Why pray tell are you still here?" Leonidas asked the Darkus Brawler.

"I just felt like sticking around, plus neither your brawler or I know where we are. I'm also assuming that those guards aren't the only muscle that boy employs," Masquerade said.

"So you're going for that safety in numbers bit," Luna commented. Masquerade gave a small laugh.

"Only for the time being. Now why don't we get going," the masked blond said as he stood up. He held out his hand for Haos brawler. Luna grasped it and Masquerade hauled her to her feet. Luna grimaced as she put weight on her right foot. They started forward with Masquerade in the lead and Luna limping behind him.

"Luna are you sure you can do this on your own?" Leonidas asked. Luna nodded.

"Of course I am. I won't let this injury control me," the Haos brawler growled. The Haos Bakugan sighed, but said nothing. Masquerade glanced over his shoulder at the blond girl before sighing and stopping. Luna looked at him as she stopped beside him.

"Why'd you stop?" Luna asked leaning heavily on her left leg.

"At the pace we're traveling we won't get much farther," the Darkus brawler said. Luna opened her mouth to retort, but Leonidas stopped her.

"Luna as much as I hate to admit this, he has a point. You're doing yourself more harm than good. And by trying to do this on your own you are endangering everyone else," Leonidas said to his brawler. Luna looked away, glaring at the ground. The Haos brawler shook with barely contained anger. Then she sighed.

"You're right Leo. I've been selfish. I still don't want any help, but I'm forced to accept any that I'm given now," Luna said in a dejected tone. Leonidas floated to his brawler's shoulder.

"Just because you need help doesn't make you weak, or anything less than what you are," the Haos Bakugan consoled the blond girl. Then he went over to Masquerade.

"I don't want to ask you for any more help, but circumstances force me to. You'll need to carry Luna so that she doesn't aggravate her injury any further," Leonidas said.

"I kinda figured that," Masquerade said. He had Luna get on his back and once she had they started off again.

Meanwhile at the castle

The blond boy in red sat in his throne, as the two guards Masquerade had beat up explained what had happened.

Hmm… it was ingenious seeing as how the good doctor sometimes gets carried away. However, now I am forced to send the Vexos after them, the boy thought to himself.

"I'm very disappointed in the two of you. However, you'll have a chance to redeem yourselves later. Now summon the Vexos and get out of my sight," the boy said coldly to them. They bowed and left the room.

"You were too soft with them Spectra," a male voice said off to his right. The boy turned his head to look at a red, and black sphere. It popped open to reveal a dragon-like Bakugan with a silver horn that jutted out over its nose. It had brown markings around its eyes which were red.

"Perhaps Helios, perhaps. But only time will tell," the boy said. Then five individuals entered the room and bowed before him.

"You called for us your highness," a girl with blue hair and blue eyes asked. She wore a blue and white shirt, white pants, white boots with a purple stone on top of them. She also wore a blue and black cape with cream colored fringes.

"Indeed Mylene. There's a bit of a problem that needs taking care of," Spectra said.

"Just what are we supposed to do about it?" a short boy with pink hair and greenish blue eyes asked. He wore a green and white shirt, creamy white pants, black fingerless gloves, black boots, and a black and white cape that had creamy fur along its edges.

"Be quiet Lync, I'm sure Master Spectra was going to tell us," a boy with long light blue hair and green eyes said. He wore a orange and black shirt, black pants, black fingerless gloves, black boots, and a orange and black cape.

"So says Spectra's little lap dog. Haha," a boy with gravity defying white hair and red eyes said. He wore a purple and black shirt, black pants, white boots, and a purple and black cape. His nails were long, sharpened to points, and painted red.

"Why you…" the boy with light blue hair started.

"Shadow, Gus cease this pointless argument. After all some of our guests have decided to leave early without permission," Spectra said. The Vexos looked between one another.

"Since when have we had guests Master Spectra?" Gus asked.

"Since cell N-12 became occupied Gus. I would like for you to find them before they get hurt. After all the Bakugan Brawlers Resistance is out there," Spectra said.

"Rest assured your majesty that we will find them and bring them back," Mylene pledged. The Vexos then bowed before turning and leaving the throne room. Spectra watched them leave with a small smile.

Soon they'll be back, and then I'll use them against the Brawlers should they come to rescue them, Spectra said silently to himself. Helios looked at his brawler before turning back into a sphere and falling into Spectra's hand.

"Run all you like because you can't hide," the masked blond said.

…

So we've managed to escape, but I was injured. Now I have to rely on Masquerade once again, and I'm irked by it. Not only that but a guy shows up and challenges me to a brawl. But just as I was about to accept his challenge a friend of his decided to butt in and I was forced to team up with Masquerade. Just who are they and do they work for the other masked blond. Find out next time. Bakugan Brawl! Don't mess with me punks!

Me: Done and done. Now maybe you can stop criticizing me.

Masquerade: I don't think that I will.

Me: Oh you're so infuriating.

Luna: You're both infuriating, now put a sock in it!

Me: *grumbling* Fine but you owe me. Reader please R&R. I'll see you all for Chapter Four. Bye!