"Maybe we should just leave her I mean she's a smart girl she can find her own way back" Dan suggested in a whiney tone. His suggestion on leaving Alice behind resulted in a smack on the back of the head from Runo "say anything like that Dan and that'll be the last thing you ever do" she threatened, Dan looked at me for back up and I had no idea why. We still weren't friends like I told him earlier I could only just stand being around him without hitting him "don't look at me, fight your own battles." I told him ignoring the rest of his conversation with her. "Do you think she went back to the plane?" Skyress asked talking for the first time in over an hour which was a pleasant surprise. I really did enjoy talking to her especially when I was around them she was the only sane thing in this little group "I don't know. I could try Kato again." I offered and she nodded. I connected to Kato line again "has Alice returned yet Kato?" I saw him shake his head on the tiny screen "no she has not master Shun but I did receive a message from her a few minutes ago saying she was making her way out to the plane." Kato informed me "Kato how did Alice contact you when we tried she didn't answer." I asked him my voice showing obvious confusion "she told me that masquerade had sent out a signal blocking her from talking to you, so she would be forced to enter the building and get captured." I nodded in understanding "thank you Kato" I told him disconnecting "Kato says that she's on her way back to the plane" everyone looked at me and I saw Dan sigh "so we've been walking around for the past 20 minutes for no reason?" he asked looking really annoyed I nodded "can we go then?" I rolled my eyes "no Dan were going to look around for a bit longer till we get bored and decide to go home" I deadpanned my voice dripping sarcasm. "Let's go then" Marucho piped up preventing yet another fight between us.

When we got out of the building Julie was saying how easy it was that we got out with no problems. I couldn't help but think that she was ditzy I beat masquerade so there was no point in trying to stop us cos I could just beat anyone he sent after us and we wouldn't have lost a second thanks to the time freeze. "Hey guys I've been waiting for you" we all turned and saw Alice sitting in the shade of a tree "hey Alice what are you doing?" Runo asked going over to her "I was relaxing in the heat but I didn't want to get burned so I sat in the shade" she explained Runo nodded and walked back over to us "we've been looking everywhere in there for you Alice you have no idea how annoying Dan was" Julie told her. Pot calling the kettle black I thought as we went over to the plane to go home.

During the flight Dan was telling everyone what happened after he was taken which didn't take very long seeing as he was unconscious most of the time. Then Marucho told them what happened after we split up to find Dan and they were all interested in the battle. Typical though they were all addicted to brawling. Next Drago told them about what happened when he was at my house and how I agreed to help find Dan only a few hours later. Of cause that got Dan asking if I had forgiven him yet and although I nearly had I couldn't let him know or he'd start being annoying again well more annoying at least "are we there yet I'm bored" Julie complained. "Sorry Julie but it'll be another hour yet at least" Marucho told her which got Julie whining and to shut her up Gorem started telling a story on what it was like in the subterra attributed world in vestroia. Then Preyas started telling his story which I have to admit was a lot more amusing. It involved him getting hit on the head by a very angry juggernoid. After Preyas's story Drago told his followed by Tigrerra. When her story was over everyone looked at Skyress who was sitting quietly on my shoulder "well Skyress what was it like in the ventus world on vestroia?" Alice asked "it was like all of the other worlds just for ventus bakugan instead of all the other attributes" she answered Alice nodded and everyone else looked disappointed at the shortness of her story but I was glad with that. Skyress was like me she liked silence and I knew that when she would answer thing with short answers she didn't want anyone to talk. "How much longer now Marucho?" Julie asked preventing an awkward silence developing. Marucho looked at his watch then out of the huge side window "just a few minutes Julie." He told her smiling she nodded happily "ok so what do we do till then?" I inwardly groaned. Doesn't she ever just want silence? I thought that when Skyress didn't talk much about where she was from Julie would take the hint that she wanted silence but of course she's oblivious "Julie will you just be quiet for the last part of the flight?" I finally snapped at her she frowned but nodded. I could hear Skyress's relived sigh "thank you my Shun" she whispered to me I looked at her and gave a slight smile.

Mercifully the final part of the flight was silent. Julie was in a bit of a strop which did create a bit of a bad mood in the plane but I didn't really care I was just glad that that it was quiet enough so I could hear my own thoughts "everyone we will be landing in a couple minutes" Kato's voice came over the intercom "can I talk now?" Julie asked quietly. I inwardly groaned of course I'm finally content around them and they had to break my blissful silence "of cause you can Julie" Skyress answered for me sensing my frustration. I quietly thanked her and walked away from the window I had been standing near and sat down on the edge of the couch near Runo. She stared at me for a moment feeling slightly uncomfortable. I gave her a slight glare and she shook her head looking away "looks like they're slightly shocked that you actually sat down with them Shun" Skyress whispered to me "yea well I wouldn't have but I've had a busy day and honestly my legs are killing me" I whispered back earning an almost silent laugh from her so quiet that the others couldn't hear and just loud enough that I could.

As soon as the plane landed everyone erupted into talking about masquerade. Lord knows why they didn't talk about him on the plane if they had then I wouldn't have minded the noise "so I think we should try and get some of his lackeys back on our side probably start with Komba or Chan. They're the most likely to change sides with Chan liking Joe and Komba pretty much worshiping Shun" Dan suggested and to my surprise he had actually thought something through. They all agreed then turned to me, I was standing away from the group "can we count on you to help us Shun?" Runo asked me "I guess I kinda have too don't I" I answered in my monotones voice. They didn't look happy with my answer but were pleased that I was going to help them. "Ok so we'll meet back here in an hour after we get some stuff from home that ok with you Marucho?" Dan asked. "Sure just as long as you all don't take too long I'm anxious to get back at masquerade for everything he's done" Marucho answered in his usual cheery mood. We all separated going back to our homes.

"Grandfather I'm back." I called walking through the huge double doors. "Shun you're back! Do you have any idea how worried I've been? You could have told me you were going to be out! You're going to train especially hard today as punishment for not telling me you were going out". "Grandfather I left you a note!" I countered not wanting another day of 6 hour training my arms were still throbbing from the last one "I just came back to tell you I'm going on a trip with Dan and the others and won't be back for a bit. Also I need to pick up some stuff. I have no idea how long I'll be gone so don't expect me to be home too soon" I walked past him and into the dojo heading straight to my room not caring that he was still stood by the open door. I packed a few things and left straight after mumbling a bye to my grandfather who had managed to come inside.

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