Drago flew with Aves as fast as he could. The idea of never seeing Dan again hurt. He had to get their as soon as he could.
"Aves," Drago said to the ventus bakugan as she led him to Dan. "Who exactly is Halex?"
"A dangerous bakugan," Aves said. "He tries to bully bakugan who fall in here to become his servant."
"Will he do that to my partner?" Drago asked.
"If he's lucky," Aves said. "He stood up for the other bakugan, which Halex does not like."
"I see," Drago said.
"If you don't mind my asking, how did he end up in the doom dimension?" Aves asked after a long silence. "Only bakugan are pulled in here."
Drago considered not answering, but he knew he had to talk to someone about the fight, just in case he can't tell Dan how he felt. "We lost a brawl against someone with a doom card, and I was sent here. My partner, Dan, followed me."
"Did you see him?' Aves asked.
"Yes," Drago said with tears forming in his eyes. "I was so angry at him for coming into the doom dimension, I told him to go away."
"All friends fight," Aves said, trying to comfort him.
"Not like that," Drago said. "I never wanted him to endanger his life further."
"He may be saved," Aves said. "Look."
Drago looked to where Aves was looking. There, he saw Dan backing away from a tall darkess bakugan. His relief of Dan being alive was erased when he saw he was backing towards the edge of a cliff.
Drago quickly flew near the edge of the cliff. "Dan!" He exclaimed. "Jump on me! Quick!"
Dan turned to look at Drago, and Drago could see the uncertainty in his eyes. Drago remembered Dan's promise, and was amazed he was still keeping it. However, he needed for Dan to be safe.
"Daniel!" Drago exclaimed "Don't think about what happened before! Get on, now!"
After a moment's hesitation, Dan jumped onto Drago's back. He flew to safety, not stopping until they were a safe distance away from Halex.
"That was close," Drago said. "He almost got you. Are you alright?"
"Yeah, I'm fine," Dan said. "Thanks for saving me."
"That's what friends do," Drago answered.
"I thought you didn't want to be my friend anymore," Dan said. "You said I was the worst partner ever."
Hearing those words hurt Drago, but even worse was how he said it. It was not made to tease him or to force Drago into apologizing. It was clear he believed what Drago said.
"I did not mean what I told you earlier," Drago said. "I was just angry and shocked to see you in the doom dimension, and I let my emotions control what I say."
"But you always say I'm too impulsive," Dan said.
"It's true, you are impulsive," Drago said. "But you are also kind, adventurous, and courageous. You may not be the most level-headed partner, but you are the best one I could imagine. You are also the only partner I would ever want."
"Thanks buddy," Dan said. "And don't worry; I know there's a way out of here. There always is."
Drago admired Dan's optimism. He needed to feel it, also. "I agree, Dan," he said. "And tomorrow, we'll search for it."
"We have to go now," Dan said, yawning.
"It has been a long day, and we are too tired," Drago argued. "It would be better for us to search while we are rested."
"Fine," Dan said.
Dan slowly fell asleep, and Drago smiled at himself. They could be anywhere, but as long as they're together, they can face anything. He and Dan were a perfect team, and now that they were together, it felt as though everything would be alright. Then he fell asleep as well, resting for their next adventure.