Bakugan: The Awakening
Author`s note: This will be an interesting battle between Cole and Dan. Will the classic team-up of Dan and Drago win the battle, or will the introduction of Cole`s partner, Darkus Palonidas, tip the battle in his favour? Your finding out now, in the newest chapter of Bakugan: The Awakening!
Chapter 3: Arise, Darkus Palonidas!
"Gate Card Set!"
Two cards flew down onto the field and expanded into a flash of red and purple.
Cole pulled out his first bakugan and threw it on the field, landing it directly on the field.
"Bakugan Brawl! Bakugan Stand! Knock them out, Darkus Robotallion!"
A purple flash erupted from the card as the robotic bakugan stood up and posed, roaring out a battle cry.
"Darkus Robotallion enters battle at 330 G's. No data available."
"Oh, so you're going to start with the same bakugan as last time, aren't you!" Dan said, grabbing his first bakugan and throwing it. "Okay then. Allow me to show you mine!"
"Bakugan Brawl!" Dan said, aiming his shot at Cole's card. "Bakugan Stand! Go, Pyrus Saurus!"
A bright red flash erupted from the card as the red dinosaur stood up and roared.
"Pyrus Suarus enters battle at 350 G's. Saurus has the advantage. Battle commencing," Dan's bakupod said.
"Ability Card Activate!" Dan shouted, holding out a card. "Saurus Glow!"
Saurus' body glowed brightly, roaring even louder as power flowed through him.
"Saurus' power level increased to 400 G's. Saurus still has the advantage."
"Do I have a counter for you," Cole sarcastically said, holding an ability card. "Ability Card Activate! Robotallion Enforcement v2!
Robotallion roared out a battle cry as dark energy was absorbed into his armor, then fired a blast of energy from its chest. This attack seemed to have frozen Saurus in place.
"Robatallion's power level increased to 430 g's. Saurus remains at 400 G's," Cole bakupod said.
"Uh oh?" Dan said hesitantly.
"Okay Robatallion, get him!" Cole said.
Nodding in agreement, Robatallion let out a battle cry, channeling all of his remaining energy into its fist. Once he was satisfied with the amount of concentrated energy, he charged at Saurus and punched it. The concentrated energy had been released, causing the punch to make Saurus explode before turning back into a ball, rolling in defeat back to his master. Robatallion let out a cry of victory before returning to his ball form, which Cole caught in his hand.
The Battlefield: ghost realm
"Woah." He was right. This place was weird. It almost looked like a normal battlefield, except that it appeared drained of all colors. The only thing that could be heard clearly in this realm was the sound of your own voice and the echoes of other people. Everything here was black, white, or grey. Even his clothes were affected. His jacket had lost it's yellow shininess, and his jeans were drained of its vibrant blue color, now reduced to a dull grey. His blond hair had suffered no changes, thank goodness for that.
"Okay, now where are those brawlers?" He thought out loud. Nothing responded back, but he could still hear his voice echoing across the plane. Every now and then he heard an echo of something, but he could never figure out where or what it came from. After
"Okay, this is Haos42. I am in the ghost realm now but have no idea where the two brawlers are. Can someone help me out by pinpointing their location?
"I hear you loud and clear, Haos42. Your targets are about 700 feet to your right."
"Roger that, I am moving to the target now."
"Remember, your goal is reconnaissance, do not engage the targets. I don't want them to have the slightest clue that their being watched."
"I understand, sir. Haos42 out." With that, the agent turned off his earpiece and started walking to his destination.
The Battlefield: Present
"All right, this just keeps on getting better and better!" Dan said, smiling as he picked out his next bakugan from his clip. Then, selecting a gate card and satisfied with it, he threw it down on the field.
"Gate Card Set." The card flew down onto the field, expanding in a flash of red.
"Bakugan Brawl!" Dan said, throwing his second bakugan at his new gate card. "Bakugan Stand!" The bakugan landed on the card and opened up. "Go, pyrus Griffon!"
The eyes on the ball started to light up red, then came a red flash that exploded out from nowhere. When the flash had faded, Griffon had appeared, letting out a mighty roar. It's tail also hissed at Cole, making him sweat-drop.
"Pyrus Griffon enters battle at 360 g's," Dan's bakupod said. "No further data available.
"Man, everything on that bakugan is staring at me, including its tail. I didn't think it was possible for a tail to be intimidating. It's freaking me out!" Cole thought.
As Cole was pondering what his next move would be, Palonidas poked his shoulder lightly.
"Hey partner, I want to battle this turn," Palonidas said. "It's been ages since I've been out of my ball form."
"Are you sure about his?" Cole asked. "I was trying to save the best for last, that being you and all."
"Trust me, you will be impressed by what you see," Palonidas insisted.
"That's just a load of bull! He just wants to hog all the fun!"
"Um Siege, was that you?" Cole asked, looking down at his bakuclip.
Siege unclipped himself from the bakuclip and floated up to Cole's face before opening up. "Let me battle him, master. I also want to battle this game."
Cole looked back and forth between his two talking bakugan, a bit confused. Thinking hard for a while, he finally reaching a decision, *coughing* to get their attention.
"Look, I know that both of you want to have your fun this game, but I don't have any gate cards that allow both of you to battle at once. I'm sorry Siege, but you're gonna have to wait your turn," Cole said.
"Dang it" Siege muttered
"I wasn't finished talking yet," Cole said. "However Siege, I'll let you battle more than once next time. How does that sound?"
"All right, if that is what you wish, master," Siege said respectfully, closing up and returning to the clip.
"Are we gonna battle or what!" Dan asked impatiently. "All this talking is boring me! Just throw a bakugan and get on with it!"
"Don't worry Dan, the excitement is about to start," Cole said, eyeing Dan before he turned to his partner. "You ready, partner?"
"I was born ready!" He said confidently, closing up into his ball form. Cole grabbed him and aimed his shot carefully.
"Lets do this, Bakugan Brawl!" Cole shouted, throwing Palonidas onto the field. "Bakugan Stand! Arise, Darkus Palonidas!"
Palonidas' ball form snapped open to reveal his shape. His blue eyes flashed and then, in a flash of purple light Palonidas burst forth. He stretched his two wings out to their full lengths and gave them an experimental flap. Palonidas was more like a humanoid dragon with an average sized black tail covered in light armor. His stomach was mostly darkish grey and near where his two wings came forth there was a dark sapphire in the center of his chest. Covering his claws were silver gauntlets. His eyes were dark blue with small black pupils. He had black horns pointing backwards on each side of his head, and one small horn on the tip of his snout. He curled his lips back slightly, revealing the rows of teeth hidden within his jaws.
"Woah, I've never seen a bakugan like that before!" Dan said, his jaw dropping on shock.
"Darkus Palonidas enters battle with 420 G's," Cole's bakupod said. "Commencing battle."
"Woah, I've never a base power level this high before! It's even higher than Masquerade's Reaper!" Dan said.
"Greetings Griffon, it is a pleasure to meet you. Even though you are not the opponent I wished to face, I will face you with honor!" Griffon roared in approval and charged at him. With a roar he leapt up into the air, dodged Griffon's attack, and dive kicked griffon. It connected with Dan's Griffon with a sharp crack… the bakugan grunted as it was thrown backwards by the force of that hit. In a flash of light, it fell and rolled up to Dan's foot.
"Griffon." Dan murmured he lift his gaze up and locked eyes with Cole, who caught Palonidas out of the air as he flew back to him. "Ah snap, I'm down two bakugan, and he hasn't lost a single one!" Dan said.
"He is a powerful opponent Dan, but remember, we can win this if we stay focused and work as a team," Drago said.
"Oh yeah, your right!" Dan said.
"Hey Dan, I have a proposition for you" Cole said
"What's the deal, I thought we were going to battle!" Dan said.
"We are, it's just that I had an idea to make this brawl even better."
"Okay, so let's here it," Dan responded.
"I think we should make this battle decide it all. Whoever wins the next match wins the game!" Cole said. "How does that sound, Dan!"
"I like that idea Cole, lets make it happen!" Dan agreed.
"All right, let me start this off. Gate Card Set!" Cole said, throwing out a gate card onto the field, which expanded in a flash of purple.
"Bakugan Brawl! Bakugan Stand!"
"Arise, Darkus Palonidas!"
"Go, Pyrus Dragonoid!"
The Battlefield: Ghost realm
The agent had been walking aimlessly for a while, even though he had been given specific directions where to go. He had considered giving up his search and returning back to the human world, when suddenly, two roars boomed into existence.
"Finally, there they are!" The agent said, running to the location of the two roars. "Hope I don't arrive late, or there will be hell to pay."
The Battlefield: Present
Two flashes of red and purple exploded from the card, making two dragons arise from their ball forms. Palonidas burst onto the field, unleashing a roar that shook the battlefield. Drago flew up into the air, roaring a loud battle cry.
"So, you think you can take me on!" Drago roared.
"Life is all about taking chances, so I'm going to give it my all!" Palonidas roared back.
"Palonidas enters battle at 420 g's. Drago enters battle at 350 g's. Battle commence." Both of their bakupods said.
"I'll take the first move then," Cole said, pulling out an ability card. "Ability Card Activate! Shadow Aegis!"
"A good offense starts with a strong defense," Palonidas said, his sapphire glowing. Suddenly, an aura of purple and white light covered his entire body, invigorating him.
"Palonidas' power level increased to 470 g's. Drago remains stable at 350 g's. Palonidas still has advantage."
"Let's add to your repertoire, buddy," Cole said, pulling out his final card out. "Ability Card Activate! Eclipse Claymore!"
The sapphire on his chest glowed again, creating a dark bluish-translucent blade that he grabbed hold of with both hands.
"Drago, if you don't have something to counter with, then I declare this battle to be over," Palonidas said.
"Palonidas' power level increased by 150+50 g's to become 670 g's. Drago' power level remains stable at 350
"It's time to turn up the heat!" Dan said, holding his next card. "Ability card Activate! Fire Tornado!"
Drago roared as a tornado of flame formed around him, the heat seeming to dissipate Palonidas' sword and snatch its power away. The fire tornado now had dark mist orbiting around it, creating a fearsome sight to behold.
"Drago's power level increased to 450 g's. Palonidas' power level decreased by 400 g's to equal 270 g's. Drago has the advantage."
"Uh, partner, I could really use a boost right now!" Palonidas asked his partner, falling on one knee as his energy suddenly depleted.
"What's wrong Palonidas, can't take the heat?" Drago mocked.
"Not a fan of flames," Palonidas said, the flames flickering hungrily around him.
"Then try this on for size!" Dan said, taking out his last card. "Ability Card Activate!"
"Boosted Dragon!" Drago finished, firing off a massive fireball from his mouth.
"Drago's power level increased to 550 g's. Palonidas remains stable at 270 g's. Drago has the advantage." Dan's bakupod said.
"Cole, do something before we lose this battle prematurely!" Palonidas roared.
"Okay, here's your help!" Cole said, activating his gate card. "Gate Card Open! Hyper Merge!"
"This card allows me to transfer 100 g's from your bakugan to mine!" Cole said.
"Drago's power level decreased to 450 g's. Palonidas' power level increased to 370 g's."
"Ah, that feels a lot better, thanks partner," Palonidas said, standing back up.
"It's still not enough to win. Take a look at your bakupod," Dan said.
"I wonder what he's talking about," Cole muttered, checking his bakupod to verify what Dan said.
"Drago at 450 g's. Palonidas at 370 g's. Drago has the advantage," Cole's bakupod said.
"Dang it, this won't end well," Cole said, gritting his teeth.
"What does that mean?" Palonidas eyed Cole questionably, raising his gauntlets in a more defensive position.
"It means that this battle… is over!" Dan said, looking at Drago. "Finish it buddy!"
"Boosted Dragon" Drago roared. With that phrase he fired a massive fireball at Palonidas.
"This is going to HURT!" Palonidas screamed as the fireball hit him dead on, returning him to ball form.
"Unbelievable" Cole said, picking up Palonidas before the field disappeared.
The Battlefield: Ghost Realm
Back in the ghost realm, the agent was getting back up.
"Wow, I didn't know that kid had a bakugan that powerful. Of course, its not as high as my client's bakugan, he's #1," the agent added.
"What is even more impressive is the fact that the Dragonoid managed to defeat it! Might as well return back to base and give him my report." With that comment made, he turned around and pulled out his gate card from the case.
"Gate card Close!" He shouted, the gate card glowing like a neon sign. The colorless attribute hexagram appeared beneath him, and transported him back to the human world.
Wardington City, the fountain
The crowd was waiting in anticipation as the light died down and both of the brawlers were still standing. Then suddenly, they both started laughing, shocking the crowd.
"Man, that battle was intense!" Cole said. "I thought I had you on the ropes until you activated that ability."
"I know right!" Dan said. "If I hadn't played that card when I did, Drago would have been toast!"
"That was a good battle, Palonidas," Drago said, popping out of Dan's pocket.
"Same to you, Drago," Palonidas responded.
"Hey Palonidas, I think I figured out when you messed up," Siege said, popping out of the bakuclip.
"Okay, lay it on me. I always appreciate criticism to help up my game," Palonidas said.
"You activated your main ability too quickly. If you had waited and baited out the fire tornado, you would have won the battle" Siege finished.
"Well, it looks like we have a lot of training to do before our game improves," Cole said.
"Tell you what, why don't I take you somewhere to get some food, my treat," Dan said. "You look exhausted."
"I'm not that hungry right now, but I appreciate the offer," Cole said. At that moment, his stomach decided to growl hungrily. Cole started having second thoughts.
"Okay, so I may have jumped the gun a little bit," Cole added. "So, where's the place you were thinking of?"
"I think it would be better to show you," Dan said. "Follow me!" He started running out of the park towards the sidewalk.
"Hey, wait for me!" Cole said, running after Dan.
A/N:
Finally, this chapter took a while to write. It didn't help that I was brain-dead for the past few days, but enough said about me.
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