A/N: Alright so it's been a couple of years since I've inked ou a chapter. Life finds itself getting in my of doing things like this and I really wanted to get back to this fic again. So here I am picking up right where I left off. However, my usual beta reader doesn't seem to be active on FF anymore so now I'm in the market.

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Calina

"Are you insane Skyress?! I already have enough trouble trying to keep Wayvern under control do you really think I can handle having a young Vestal as my own partner?" I asked dumbfounded that she would even suggest such a thing. Her eyes narrowed on me as I tried to look away but I ended up cursing myself. Well if anything she is not worst Bakugan to reveal our arrangement with, Wayvern reminded me though with a bit of disappointment in her voice.

"Calina is there something you're not telling me?" Skyress asked me and I knew I couldn't keep this little charade up and longer. "No matter we can go up to my roost if you wish to talk about it in private." I nodded and with a beat of my wings we took off to the Ventus section of the island, a beautiful forested area lined with some of the tallest trees on the island. In the center of Skyress's area though was the single tree that had provided for all of the trees and marked one of the highest points of the island which gave a perfect view of New Vestroia for miles and miles around in all directions.

"Take a look Calina before we start talking." Skyress gestured her wing out to the expanse of New Vestroia. "Seven years ago I could not even conceive that Vestroia would ever become a united planet. However, in that time I have become friends with so many Bakugan of differing attributes that helped to create our world into what it is today. We are in an unprecedented time now where we are no longer separated by the attributes we are born with, where Bakugan of all attributes are able to live in harmony…"

"You are referring to the story of how the Perfect Core came to be aren't you Skyress?" I replied looking out into the vista before us.

"Yes I am I assume you heard of the story Calina?"

"Somewhat but only in passing, I know that the great Pyrus Bakugan Drago had fought legions of troops on Earth bearing the spark of what was then known as the Infinity Core. With his companions he faced off against Naga who wanted both cores to redefine not just what Vestroia was but Earth as well into his image. When Drago had defeated Naga he eventually then became the core itself uniting the six realms of Vestroia into what we have today." I looked to Skyress again making sure that what little facts I have were correct. "I'm not much of a history but am I right in what I am saying?"

"Mostly you are correct Calina but being one of Drago's companions I can help you to fill in some of those facts." My eyes went big as I heard Skyress say this and here she was laughing! Here was someone who I thought of as annoying as Wayvern was and she mentions Drago's name in such a casual manner. Normally Drago's name was mentioned with much reverence and honor but the way she said it has almost as if they had been... "Friends for years Calina? I could see that look on your face in fact ask anyone else on the council they'll tell you that being friends with Drago has changed their lives in some way. However, there was one other Bakugan though who had changed Drago and that was Naga's twin sister."

"Naga had a sister?" I then turned to Wayvern who was intently listening to what Skyress was saying.

"Yes Calina, Naga and Wayvern were both rarities of Bakugan. Both of them were of no attribute and were living between the gaps of six realms when Vestroia was separated. While Naga resented all those who had attributes and were able to live in a realm, Wayvern was the complete opposite. She craved to learn of the worlds outside, the light that she barely gets to see once in a great while. It was then that she met Drago and two of them became very close to one another. Wayvern learned what it meant to live in the light that so many of us take for granted and in exchange she had melted what was once the hard emotional exterior that Drago had. That happiness did not last when Naga sought to fuse with the Silent Core himself. Fusing with the Silent Core had trigged a cataclysm of events that bonded Wayvern with the Infinity Core. Ultimately her body could not handle the amount of energy the Infinity Core and eventually her body died but her spirit lived on in the core. After the defeat of Naga both her and Drago became what is now known as the Perfect Core. Eventually Drago with the help of the six ancient warriors became separated and was able to live as for Wayvern if what you're saying is true her spirit is in your body. Is that right?"

I nodded and then looked to Wayvern. "I don't know how but a spark of the core exists and with it Wayvern," I replied turning my claws in to fist examining the gems on the backs of my claws. "I evolved Skyress but at the same time I still feel incomplete. Wayvern says that I need to train more with this spark but to me there's no reason have to worry. Besides I'm not meant for saving a whole world, I'm happy with creating my sea art and being able to have this enhanced control over the attributes makes my work look even better."

Calina you can't be serious! Most Bakugan would give anything for this opportunity to have the level of power you have now! To continue to squander what you have on this petty "art" is a ridiculous idea! She shouted angrily to me and already her anger was starting to make me feel really nauseous and dizzy. Funny thing about having a spirit in your body especially one as powerful as Wayvern, when their emotions slowly start to spin out control they start to have a small amount of influence over physical object. Of course being bonded to that meant I felt about as sick as I could be. Luckily for me Skyress was there keep me from divebombing into the ground. "Skyress I'm sorry but can you guide me to the ground. Unfortunately Wayvern is livid at me for the moment."Ultimately for her though, her body could not contain the sheer amount of energy and she had became the Infinity Core herself."

"And so I assume with Drago's power they became the Perfect Core didn't they?"

"Yes so for you to mention her name and the fact that you have bonded with her spirit is making me curious if you too have the powers stemming from the Perfect Core."

I shook my head as I conjured up some flame the gem on one of my claws glowing slightly. "Wayvern says that I can do much more than just this but to be honest I'm happier just using these abilities for art. I'm not meant much for fighting, I would rather just concentrate on making artistic landmarks."

Are you serious Calina? Do you not know how many Bakugan want the amount of power you have. The ability to be as strong Drago and be helpful to the entire race is an honor most of would dream of have! Wayvern shouted at me but her continuing rant was making me physically ill. That's the one trouble with a spirt as powerful as Wayvern. Once she becomes angry or her emotions are out of check they start to have physical repercussions on me. Most of them involved me having to throw up in the ocean or something and try to pass it off as something else but that's only when I really did something bad. Today was one of those days as I ended up teetering forward about to fall out of the tree until Skyress's wing caught me.

"Wayvern is livid at me right now Skyress." I said again, "can you be able to guide me to the ground safely I don't feel so good." Skyress nodded as we slowly made our decent.

Finally, we touched ground as I slouched on one of the roots looking a lot greener than Skyress's own feathers. "This is normal Skyress I shoud be fine in a few moments but anyways as important as that story was what does it have to do with me finding a partner?"

Night fell and my conversation with Skyress went deep into the night. Of course I still disagreed on needing a partner but apparently the decision was made out of my claws. Thus here I am on the council island with no way to leave given that the moment I leave Wayvern will make me feel as terrible as waves on the ocean. This'll be good for you Calina, Wayvern thought to me, Joe my old partner was one of the nicest humans I had ever met maybe you'll find someone as well. I lied on the beach looking up to the stars the one moment where at least I could think less on what has happened.

"You're just saying that because the moment I try to make my way back to my beach you're going to make me feel so sick I won't even be able to fly or swim straight." I replied back still angry at her.

Wayvern sighed in disgust. How many times have we had this conversation Calina? What will it take on my end to convince you to master your spark?

"How's does a different reason sound Wayvern? Being ever vigilant for evil to appear in our world is one thing but living in a time of peace like is another thing entirely." It was then that I thought back to Skyress's story on how New Vestroia came to be and came to a realization. "Could it be possible that you want a physical body again? That through me you can see the fruits of what you and Drago created?"

Wayvern was again silent for a moment a usual by product when I strike a chord with her. Yes Calina, when I finally heard that I would be released from the core I was ecstatic to finally be able to embrace a physical body once more. To be able to feel the sensations of the world around me and to live truly outside the sad confines deep within New Vestroia. But more than anything I wanted to return to Salamander* and to live the life together that we both had wanted.

It was then that I had sat up placing my claw next to her wing in understanding. How could I have been so selfish to not even consider how she felt about being a spirit! Wayver was denied the basic things I took for granted and here I was squandering the power when I could've been helping her to regain a physical body once more. It made me feel callous and heartless to hear that I was ignoring her thoughts but at the very least I want to change that. I looked to Wayvern who was shedding tears that didn't stain the sand that we were on but still carried an intense amount of sadness. "I understand now maybe I was being cold-hearted and not listening to your pleas. I still will not give up my art but at the very least I will devote myself to learning to master the Perfect Core from you."

Are you certain about this Calina? Once we begin training the process isn't going to stop

"Yes Wayvern," I said as my eyes glowed blue for a moment and the water in the ocean began to spiral upwards. ""For years I have been happy with being by myself creating art wherever I go. Just as much as I love creating art though, is my love being mischevious." With a flick of my claw, the tower that I had created turned into a sphere that was free floating from the surface. "I never really done much for anyone else so at the very least maybe by me mastering the Perfect Core could mean that you will finally have a proper body to live in." Finally, with another flick of my claw the sphere of water dissipated falling back into the ocean. "That is the reason why I will try and master these abilities Wayvern and maybe one day you'll introduce me to Drago, he sounds like someone I would love to meet."

For the first time me and Wayvern actually embraced into a somewhat hug. At the least we managed to come to an understanding. At the most we've finally managed to proceed to a point in our relationship where we can be able to coexist together as spirit guide and Bakugan.

Moments later though, smoke appeared from the forest right next to me. That's funny I thought Skyress told us that there were no Vestals living on this island. I brought myself up to my feet and started to make my way over to the smoke.

"There's not supposed to be, this island is purely for all the Bakugan who volunteered for the partner trials and the council only. The candidates were supposed to arrive either tomorrow morning or the morning after." As we made our way through signs of battle could be seen along the way until I found Percival brandishing his sword looking as if he was ready to strike something. "Percival! Everything okay?" I asked flying up alongside him. My eyes darted about looking for whatever the threat was that he was facing.

Percival looked tense his grip on the sword becoming much tighter and his red eyes were fixated on the outcropping of trees. One of his claws was covering a pretty deep gash from something that was clearly not Bakugan. "I'm fine but making my here something followed and then mauled me pretty badly. Whatever it was it had managed to breakthrough my armor." All of the sudden a chilling roar could be heard through the outcropping of trees. The dancing flames managed to reveal what looked like some metal parts but there was also more organic looking parts to this beast.

"Geor Gunner!" Percival shouted as the two heads on his shoulder turned and started creating a massive ball of energy that fired out into trees. This had annihilated any cover that at least was in front of us but as it stood there was nothing that was until the beast had made its move tackling me straight to the grond. "Cali!" Percival shouted as he slammed into the beast with his shoulder pushing it away from me and we got our first clear look. It was an amalgam of Bakugan and machine where most of whatever natural limbs it had was pieced together only by machines directly implanted. It eyes were much like its body a ghostly chilling white with only the intent to kill.

"Percival cover your ears! Siren's Anger!" I shouted and a loud shriek came from me creating massive sound waves that ripped their way throughout the forest. However it seemed to have done nothing to the beast as it charged towards me. "Fine you don't like sound let's see how you react to ice! Yeti Grapple!" My claw started to turn into ice as I bent backward managing to get a hold but nothing seems to have affected this beast as once again I was tackled.

"What in New Vestroia is this thing it's not even affected by any of our abilities?!" Percival shouted but then something happened as I was starting to struggle to wrestle this beast off of me. The gems on my body started glowing the colors of the attributes and the smell of sizzling on the beast's skin entered my nostrils. The beast started howling in pain as it finally got off of me snarling but limping in pain as it strafed around us.

Calina I think this beast can't stand the light of the Perfect Core and this has given me an idea. Wayvern said to me as both of us shoved the beast closer toward the water. You have the ability to resonate with all the attributes. At your current stage you can resonate with one and that will enhance your body with the power of that attribute you choose. All you have to do is focus your spark deep into one attribute.

Percival countered blocking another strike that came his way as I punched it straight into its muzzle. "Alright I'll give it a shot then Wayvern," I replied as I concentrated as deep as I could into my spark. The gem on my chest glowed a bright red as it lunged at me again but this time a whirlwind of fire had protected me from its attack as the fire singed the other side of its muzzle. Out from the fire my fist came as I drove it into it's chest causing more pain.

Once the fire had dissipated though my body had changed. All the gems along my claws, my legs, my head and the one chest were glowing bright red. My body changed as my scales were now red and orange as flame patterns danced along my arms, legs and wings. This is resonance Calina. Calling upon the powers of the Pyrus attribute has changed you at its rudimentary level and granted you the abilities that are associated with Pyrus. Flames danced in my claws but it didn't burn me, it felt natural as if it was an extension of my own body.

"Calina you're Pyrus now?!" Percival exclaimed as I came charging in punching the beast with my flaming fists and then Percival came in slashing at the beast with his sword. We both nodded to each other to finish the job as dark clouds swirled around him dark energy raining down. "Stray Thunder!" He shouted as mere point conducted the dark energy to his finger and then discharged itself into the white beast causing it to stumble to the ground.

"This ends it! Volcanic Siren!" I shouted as a large flame gathered around my fist where an uppercut sent it flying into the air and then a large fireball came out of my mouth exploding in the air. After the explosion subsided, the beast turned back into ball form and then just vanished. I could feel the Pyrus energy leaving my body as I reverted back to Aquos, the glow on my gems turning dark. However, I could already start feeling really dizzy and faint as my vision slowly faded.

After a few minutes had passed I found myself leaning against a cliff face right next to Percival who seemed to be resting for a little bit. "Wayvern…," I muttered under my breath, "…what exactly happened to me? I feel like I burned out a lot more energy in that last attack than what was safely possible."

That's to be expected Calina. Your body isn't conditioned enough to unleash the full power of all six attributes. However, I am impressed that you were able to unleash Pyrus rather easily. I chuckled at the irony of that statement. In any case be careful as this is only the first step of what you can do with the spark. As much as I can regulate how much power can flows through your body, you have to be careful what you decide to actually do. If you rely too much on the spark you may end being up assimilated into the core itself.

"Right don't want to have to rely on someone else to fight my battles for me." I replied dryly the weight of Wayvern's last statement holding heavily on my mind. "What's this though about the spark being able to do much more?" I then asked but Percival was stirring awake as he sat up pulling his claw away from the gash on his side where the bleeding had stopped.

"Ugh…whatever that thing was it did something I would never expect to do. I'll probably have to ask Kian if any of the Vestals can help build me some stronger armor." He said groggily then turned to me looking up and down at me. "How did you turn to Pyrus during that last fight Cali?"

"Long story Percival one that I can tell later when you eventually heal up." I moved his claw away and made my own start to glow blue as soothing light engulfed his wound. "How are you feeling?"

"Better knowing that you decided to come to the island and take Skyress's deal." Percival and I have a…unique relationship. The Darkus Bakugan was the only one who I had ever allowed to visit my beach and catch me doing my acrobatics. At first I chased him away since he was on assignment to watch me by the council but over time he had become someone I was interested in.

"Well I had some soul-searching to do but more or less somehow I found my place to be here. Although I'm not too keen on the idea of having a partner have command over my abilities"

It was then that Percival had chuckled lightly though he winced in pain a little struggling to get his chest plate off. "Eh…I've been on both sides of the whole partner thing Cali. I can tell you this though it will take a lot of compromise not just from you but also from whoever becomes your partner. Your personalities will clash often. The real trick is to not let those clashes fester for too long otherwise you become irreconcilable with your partner." The last statement Percival said was rather bitter from him as I managed to pull off his chest plate and toss it to the side for the time being. "Enjoying the show? Not many get to see me without my armor on you know."

I punched Percival in the shoulder. "Only in an alternate dimension will that actually work on someone. Now I could put you in more pain than you really are or…"

"I get it Calina, I'll stop there." He replied as I looked down focusing on his wound which also did a nice job hiding the slight color on my cheeks that was appearing. Once the wound closed up I sat down again tired from the fight that we just had. I still wondered what that thing was that we fought but as sleep slowly took over and my head rested on Percival's shoulder, I couldn't help but worry if there were more of those things that would end up making their way here. If that was the case, learning to master the Perfect Core will end up taking.

A/N: Well that's it guys hope you enjoy this as much as I enjoy writing it. Again I'm still looking for a Beta so just make sure that you guys send in your work. Until next time everyone! ^^