The 5th part of Bakugan Battle Brawlers: The Labyrinth
The two goblins were pointing sharp spears at the man hanging upside down.
"This'll make a heavenly meal for us, huh?" the first goblin asked the second.
"Oh, yes. It's amazing at what you two goons can capture in such a ridiculous rope trap," said the man.
"You be quiet!" snapped the second goblin.
"Let him go!" said a voice. The two goblins looked around and saw Rin. They just laughed at her.
"And what're you gonna do about it, girly?" the first goblin mocked.
"Bakugan brawl! Bakugan stand! Rise, Aquos Lumahowl! Rise, Ventus Pyxunoid!" said Rin. Both bakugan came out from their ball forms, roaring. The two goblins gulped.
"And you think you're so funny?" Lumahowl growled. The two goblins screamed and ran off like the cowards they were. The man looked at Rin, who caught Pyxunoid and Lumahowl.
"That ought to take care of them," said Rin.
"Thank you for leading those two away. Could you please help me down?" the man asked.
"Of course," said Rin. She saw the rope that was binding him, and began to untie the knots. Suddenly, the man was free, but he landed on his back instead of his feet!
"Ow!" he said.
"I'm so sorry! Are you ok?" Rin asked.
"Never been better!" said the man, hopping up. He was about Rin's age or a little older, with short hair, bright green eyes, and pointy ears. He had on a trench coat and a grey outfit. Rin's face turned a little red when he saw how handsome he was.
"Who are you?" Rin asked.
"My name is Flame," said the man.
"Flame? That's an unusual name," said Rin.
"I know, isn't it? I'm actually part dragon because I can breathe fire," said Flame.
"Really?" asked Rin.
"Yes. But anyways, I cannot thank you enough for rescuing me." said Flame.
"No problem! My name's Rin by the way," said Rin.
"Rin. I like that name." said Flame. Rin smiled shyly, but looked at Pyxunoid who was looking around.
"Huh? Hey, where's Eugene?" he asked. They all looked around, but didn't see their missing friend anywhere.
"She was just behind us not too long ago!" said Rin.
"Do you think Cronus found her?" Lumahowl asked.
"Oh, no! We've got to find her fast!" said Rin.
"Please. Allow me to help you search for your missing friend. You did help me out, so now I'm repaying you." said Flame.
"Alrighty then! Let's go quickly!" said Rin. They all headed out to try and find Eugene.
Pretty soon, they came to a dead end in the maze with a door. Lumahowl and Pyxunoid caught up with the both of them.
"This looks dangerous. Maybe we should try another way?" Flame asked.
"No way! We've got no choice. Besides, this could lead us to Eugene," said Rin. She opened the door, and went to take a step, but quickly stopped when she saw a field of huge spikes!
"Watch out! This is a dangerous place." Flame said.
"This field's covered in nothing but spikes! I surely don't wanna plunge to my death in this place!" said Pyxunoid. Rin saw a ledge that they could walk across, but they would have to be extremely careful, minus Pyxunoid and Lumahowl who could fly around.
"Be careful, you guys. One wrong move, and you're finished!" said Rin. She took the lead, and carefully made her way across, followed by Flame, and Pyxunoid and Lumahowl flew behind them.
"This looks easy. We should make this across in minutes," said Flame. As he took a step, his foot slipped and he found himself sliding down!
"Flame!" Rin said. She grabbed his hand, but she slid down along with him. Rin groaned as she landed beside on solid ground and not spikes, much to her relief
"Ow. Flame, are you all right?" Rin asked.
"I think so," said Flame.
"But I'm not! Would you get off of me, please?" asked a voice. Flame looked down as he saw he had landed on a person!
"Eugene, it's you!" said Rin. Flame quickly got up as Rin helped Eugene up.
"Eugene! You're ok!" said Pyxunoid, hopping into Eugene's hands.
"How'd you all find me?" Eugene asked.
"We've been looking for you, silly. Did Cronus do anything to you?" Rin asked.
"He's not changing me back to normal, that's for sure. But I could care less what he says!" snapped Eugene.
"Don't worry. I swear I'll help you get your human form back!" said Rin. Eugene smiled.
"I'm very sorry for landing on you, Eugene, is it? My name is Flame and it's very nice to meet you." said Flame.
"Don't worry about it," said Eugene.
"We should get going. Angela's in danger!" said Lumahowl.
"Don't worry, little cousin! I'm coming for you," said Rin.
Flame decided to stick around as they made their way towards the castle. Rin grew more confident that she would find Angela, but also grew worried that she might not make it in time.
In his castle, Cronus was sitting down in his throne, where he looked into the crystal ball on a stand he hand. He waved his hands around and he saw Rin, Eugene, Flame, and two bakugan heading towards his castle.
Growing enraged, he picked up the crystal ball and threw it with full force against the wall, shattering it into a million sharp pieces. He looked at baby Angela, who had started crying again. Cronus just scoffed and slammed the door behind him, walking down the castle steps. He couldn't believe that they had made it this far.
However, he would make sure that baby Angela would be a goblin for sure. He would make sure Rin would never see her again.
To be continued
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