The 9th part of Bakugan Battle Brawlers: The Labyrinth

Cronus lead them all down a hallway, where two goblins had Rin's arms. Rin looked back at her friends.

"I'm so sorry, you guys. I should've never dragged you into this," she apologized

"Why are you sorry? Friends always stick together!" said Scruffy.

"Scruffy's right. Even if I turn back to normal or not, I'm just glad I'm helping you," said Eugene. Rin smiled.

"Friendship. Disgusting!" said Cronus. Rin and the others glared at him.

"Put a sock in it, Cronus! Nobody cares what you think!" snapped Flame. Cronus growled and held his sharp nails up to one of his cheeks.

"If you ever insult me again, you'll find yourself with no teeth!" Cronus snapped. Flame gulped as Cronus took his hand back and walked on.

Soon, they all came to an arena, where the two goblins pushed Rin inside. Pyxunoid floated up to her as the three goblins took Rin's friends in the stands. All three looked on worriedly as Rin got ready to battle.

"It's time!" said Cronus.

"Bakugan brawl! Bakugan stand! Rise, Aquos Lumahowl!" said Rin. Lumahowl roared at Cronus.

"You don't scare me, Rin," said Cronus. Suddenly, He grew bigger and bigger until he was Lumahowl's size. Cronus laughed evilly, and the laughter boomed like thunder, terrifying everyone.

"Are you scared of me, Rin?" Cronus asked.

"Not a chance!" Rin said in a shaky voice.

Cronus chuckled and the battle immediately started. Cronus breathed purple fire out of his nose at Lumahowl, who tried to dodge every attack as fast as he could. Lumahowl's Sea Shine ability activated and he became invisible.

"Keep it up, Lumahowl!" said Rin.

Her friends watched the whole thing, with scared looks on their faces. The three goblins chuckled when they watched Cronus. Eugene's ears went down.

Scruffy wanted to reach in his backpack, but it was no use. Suddenly, an idea popped into his head. He would make the goblins let them go.

"Uh, excuse me," Scruffy said. The goblin who was holding him gave him an icy look. Eugene and Flame looked at each other. What was Scruffy thinking this time?

"Uh, hello there, good sir. Please, I must use the little satyrs' room. I have a very weak bladder and I really have to uh…go number one. Will you please let me do my business?" Scruffy asked.

The goblin growled and slowly released him. Scruffy smiled and walked down the stairs.

"Thanks for the help! Now!" Scruffy said. The three goblins grew shocked, fooled by a satyr! Eugene stepped on her captor's foot, who screamed out in pain, while Flame blew smoke out of his nose, which got into his captors' eyes. However, Pyxunoid had trouble getting free.

"Let Pyxunoid go!" snapped Eugene. She ran over to try and rescue her guardian bakugan, but the goblin grabbed her wrist. Eugene groaned out in pain, and the goblin chuckled. Flame blew fire at him, which sent a flight of pain moving up his back. The goblin screamed and Pyxunoid quickly freed himself.

"Pyxunoid!" said Eugene.

"Eugene!" said Pyxunoid, flying into his partner's hands. The four goblins pointed their spears at them.

"Sleep tight, you four!" said Scruffy. He quickly played the melody on his pan flute, and the goblins all fell asleep. They all smiled and went for Cronus, who was too busy fighting Lumahowl.

"We need to help them!" said Flame.

"Pyxunoid, you go help Lumahowl!" said Eugene.

Pyxunoid quickly flew over.

"This fight's almost over, Eugene!" said Cronus.

"Rin, we need to stay strong!" said Lumahowl. Rin nodded, but got distracted when Pyxunoid flew over.

"Huh?" Cronus grew shocked to see him and Rin's friends free.

"Allow me!" said Pyxunoid. He quickly changed into his bakugan form.

"You go, Pyxunoid!" said Rin.

"Don't worry about us, Rin. We can handle Cronus! What you need to do is find your baby cousin!" said Pyxunoid.

"You heard him. Just go!" said Lumahowl.

Rin nodded and ran off wit her friends. Cronus looked at Pyxunoid and Lumahowl and got ready to fight.

"Rin!" said Eugene.

"I'm fine!" said Rin.

"Thank goodness!" said Flame.

"C'mon, hurry!" said Scruffy, who was half way up the castle stairs. The group caught up with him and they headed to Cronus's room.

One inside, they looked around and saw a crib. Rin quickly ran over and saw baby Angela, unharmed. Angela looked up at her with bright blue eyes.

"Oh, Angela! You're safe!" said Rin, picking up her baby cousin. Rin held on tight to her, repeatedly apologizing.

Out in the battle field, Cronus was battling Lumahowl and Pyxunoid, who were blocking everyone of his attacks. Purple light and purple fire shot out of his mouth and eyes, sending them both flying.

"Ugh! We can't keep up! We have to do something!" said Pyxunoid.

Rin and the group showed up and saw them. Eugene ran onto the battlefield, with Rin following behind her. Flame and Scruffy watched on.

"Rin, I have an idea! I've been saving a special move for situations like this!" Eugene said.

"I'm right with you!" said Rin.

"Ability activate! Mecha Ariel Fighter!" they both said. Cronus just chuckled, but grew shocked once they both turned into a second Pyxunoid and Lumahowl.

"Ability activate! WHIRLWING SOARING KUNAI!" they both screamed. Pyxunoid and Eugene raised their hands, while the wings on both Rin and Pyxunoid came up.

A huge blue tornado filled with water and sharp kunai knives formed. The tornado shot through the arena and at Cronus, who was completely defenseless.

"No! AAAAAAAH!" Cronus screamed. The kunai pierced his skin as he faded into nothing. Suddenly, everything was silent.

The dust soon cleared, and Rin and Eugene were back to themselves. Rin dropped to her knees, and Eugene sat down. Pyxunoid and Lumahowl flew over to them.

"You all did it! You defeated Cronus!" said Flame, running over.

"Yeah…we did!" said Rin, breathing heavily. Flame helped her up and was about to help Eugene, but stopped when they all saw her.

Suddenly, Eugene lit up a bright green. All three shielded their eyes as she was floated slightly in the air. Her cat ears disappeared, and her cat eyes turned into round ones. Her tail disappeared. She landed on the ground, slumped over one of the rocks. She now had a black jacket and pants on.

"Eugene!" Rin and the others ran over to her. Eugene groaned and got up.

"R-Rin? What happened?" Eugene asked. She was no longer a cat girl, but now a human.

"Eugene! It's your human form! You…you're back to normal," said Rin.

"I am? I am! I'm back to myself! I can't believe it!" Eugene said, jumping up. She hugged Rin.

"Thank you for helping me! You're a true friend!" Eugene sobbed happily. Rin smiled back.

Flame carried baby Angela over to Rin, and handed her over. Angela smiled up at her, and Rin smiled back.

All of a sudden, a white portal opened out of the hole in the wall. The group gasped.

"Rin, it's time!" said Scruffy.

"Time for what?" Rin asked.

"To go home. Your journey's done," said Flame. Rin looked at the portal then back at her friends.

"You've all been so wonderful. I'll never forget you all!" she said.

Eugene smiled and hugged her tightly, tearfully saying that she will miss her new friend.

"Goodbye, Scruffy," said Rin.

"Before you leave, take my pan flute. It's something to remember me by," said Scruffy.

"But what will you do?" Rin asked.

"Please, I've got seven more back at my house!" said Scruffy with a laugh.

Rin smiled and gladly accepted it. She walked over to Flame, who smiled sadly at her.

"I'll always remember you, Rin. Forever!" said Flame.

Rin smiled at him, and he kissed her one last time. Scruffy groaned and Eugene giggled.

Rin walked over to the portal. She said goodbye to her friends one last time before the portal disappeared.

To be continued

One more chapter to go! I despise ending stories, but they all must come to an end. I'd like to see some reviews by the way! Peace out! ;P