A/N : First of all, I terribly apologize that it took super super long. Actually, I did the most of this chapter quite some time ago, I just didn't know how to continue it. Soo...yeah. I'm sorry that it's pretty short, but then the next chapter will be filled with a whole lot of action okay? :D Yay, Leonidas enters~

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Chapter 4 - Deal

"Why did you accept me so easily human?" Leonidas scowled as he struggled from Gale's grip on him.

"Because, I know you don't have a place to go Leonidas." he replied. "That's pretty much what I do...taking care of Bakugan."

"I don't need a home." the creature retorted. "All I want is to fight other Bakugan and take them down. And I never gave you the permission to call me that."

"What? It suits you." the twelve-year-old seemed amused. "You know, fighting would be impossible considering the state you are in now."

Leonidas grumbled as he was set down on the pillow of his bed. "...is there a way for me to become my true form?" in his tone, it was really obvious that he hated to show that he didn't know something.

"Well...yes. But we'll settle that tomorrow." Gale muttered in response as he went under his blanket. The Haos Bakugan gave in with a defeated groan and the child smiled. Closing the light, he mumbled good night to him before he fell asleep.

Leonidas never expected this at all; to be welcomed so quickly by a human boy. He was born in the Doom Dimension, and had wandered the barren wasteland for what seemed like forever. First, it was just him, but then recently more Bakugan were being sent there, and turning in to stone a few moments afterward. They couldn't stand the dark energy residing there. Ironic that those who died because of that gave birth to him. The Bakugan can still hear the numerous voices inside of him. Full of hate, despair, fear, and anger. He wished for so long to take it out on someone. Yet, why only one? He could destroy all other Bakugan. Just for them to know how he feels. To be trapped in the Doom Dimension. To be born in a place that was meant for death.

All of these thoughts were swirling inside of him...but every now and then he would glance around the now dark room; the full moon outside was the only source of light. He would hear the human's peaceful breathing right beside him and sigh. It was almost calming...like a dream. Staying there for so long...it's almost as if he escaping was a fantasy.

"This is...not a dream..." Leonidas muttered while closing himself in to his ball form. "...tomorrow will be the day I start to fulfill my goal...of destroying all Bakugan..."

-o-

Never did Leonidas think that if he did want to achieve his dream, he needed the help of a human. "-that's sort of the only possible way to fight in this world." Gale finished. "Oh, and don't think of going to Vestroia either. Most of the Bakugan have already fled to Earth because of some impending doom or something."

The Haos Bakugan growled in annoyance. "So I need you to even get out of this stupid capsule thing?"

"That would be the case." the boy smirked. The two of them were in school, and it was a couple of minutes before class would start. The red head decided not to bring any Bakugan with him today, but Leonidas somehow managed to sneak in and hide in his backpack. It was too late when Gale found out about it. So for the rest of the time, the boy had been explaining the knowledge he knew about brawling...well, as much as he knew from Dan rambling on and on about it that is.

"...grr, fine. I want you to assist me with this brawling-"

"Wait wait, hold up." he suddenly cut in. "I don't brawl Leonidas."

"What?" he yelled in anger. "What do you mean you don't brawl?"

"I...I just don't okay? Battling's not my style..." he smiled while pressing his two index fingers together.

"Great. There could be about...what? Billions of people in the world, and I get stuck with the one that doesn't pick fights." he thought in irritation. "-but Dan has been asking me to try-" the Bakugan heard the boy mumble to himself. He perked up and faced him, and as much as he hated it, he needed Gale to be his partner. Why him? Because he was sure that he was the only human that would truly help him at this very moment. Leonidas couldn't believe that he just admitted that to himself though.

"Can you at least try?" the Haos Bakugan asked; a hint of begging present in his voice. "You said that, you would assist any Bakugan. No matter what. So help me achieve my goal."

The child was silent for a few moments while closing his eyes. He soon looked at the creature with a serious expression. "I won't help you with your dream Leonidas."

"What?" he growled in anger. "Why-?"

"But I'm going to try brawling."

"Huh?"

"You said...that you wanted to defeat all other Bakugan right? I'll be your partner, but if you go any farther and start attacking others for no reason, you're on your own." Leonidas smirked. "Alright, deal."

Gale sighed. "I guess I am going to use those cards after all." he muttered as he unzipped his backpack and pulled out a couple of cards. "My friend Dan gave these to me before if ever I want to brawl. They aren't powerful or anything, but they should be able to last us a few rookie battles. If we earn s'more points, then we can buy more cards at the down town shop."

"Whatever you say kid. All I want to do is fight."

"Then we start after school then."

"Fine by me."

-o-

"You're going to try brawling?" the brunette shouted; completely shocked. "That's awesome Gale! I knew that you would join at some point!"

"Well actually, I didn't really want to..." out of the blue, Leonidas popped out of nowhere and landed right on his shoulder; growling softly when he saw the other human. "but this guy talked me in to it." the crimson-haired boy finished while showing a sheepish smile.

"Woah, is that a new Bakugan?" Dan asked while tried to touch the Haos creature. The Bakugan responded with a scowl, making the boy's finger flinch. "Sorry, he's...kinda touchy."

"Aah, that's okay. Anyway, if you're going to brawl, then I might as well teach you some of the basics eh?"

"I guess so...but, I don't even know..."

"Don't sweat it Gale. Now, do y'have the card that Leonidas came out of?" the boy reached in to his pocket and pulled it out. "Right here. This is a field card right?"

"Yep! Now let Dan's tutorial lesson begin!" he said with a toothy grin. "Ready Gale?"

The red-haired male nodded. "Field...Open!"