I don't own anyone from the bakugan battle brawlers apart from Xenia Grounds even though I wish I could!


Chapter Three:A Friend Gone

We were all looking over the valley and couldn't find anything so we all went back to plane,everyone went to sit down cause they were exhausted whilst I just stood near the window with Shun.

"Man,am I ever beat!"Runo said exhausted.

"We looked everywhere and came up with squat."Dan replied.

"I'm beginning to wonder if there are any clues here at all."Alice said.

"Oh,for cryin out loud!"Dan shouted upset.

"Don't get so upset,Dan."Julie answered.

"Julie,we are all upset."Gorem said.

"Yeah,but we're not as immature as Dan everytime something goes wrong he freaks out."Runo replied.

"What do you mean?We have to find the infinity core before it's too late."Dan said sounding paniked.

"Calm yourself,Dan."Drago insisted.

"He's right,we just have to look harder."Runo answered."Right,Tigrerra?"

"Indeed."Tigrerra said backing Runo.

"But it's driving me crazy."Dan complained.

"Oh,you're so impatient."Skyress sighed.

"You said it,Skyress."I said.

Everyone was down from nothing getting done or anything brighting up it was a real downer but a second afterwards Marucho and Preyas came out with plates of delicious looking food.

"Don't be shy come on,they're best when they're hot!"Marucho insisted.

"Wow,looks great."Dan said.

"I love Taco Yackies."Julie shouted.

"Taco Yackies...?"Gorem replied sounding confused.

"They're like little japanese hamburgers."Julie explained.

"I prefer my hambrugers with a little less octupus,call me crazy."Runo answered then both me and Shun went to sit down.

"How did you guys learn how to cook like this?"Alice asked.

"We watch a lot of cooking shows,they're very inspirational."Marucho replied.

"Do you think I could get the recipe?"Alice asked.

"Sorry that's our secret,well us and 3 thousand viewers."Preyas answered.

"Well,down the hatch."Dan said eating one.

"You know,these are good."Runo replied.

"They really are."I answered.

"Actually,it the coating of the outer texture and the chewy centre of the octupus together they create a perfect harmony."Shun said.

"What are you a food critic or a ninja?"I replied goofing around whilst we smiled at each other.

"How do you two know each other?"Runo asked.

"We went to the same school for a while until I moved to another city because my Mum's job made her transfer."I explained."We were great friends."

I went up to my room and I saw my guitar at the back of my closet,I hadn't played my guitar in a while mainly because of everything happening with the bakugan but still better practice now while I have the was bit rough because I had a few bad notes then I remembered one of my favourite songs on the guitar called L.A,I loved that song so I decided to play it again.

Pretty girl on every corner
sunshine turns the sky to gold
warm, warm, its always warm here
I can't take the cold

street littered with diamonds
everyone is glistening
this whole world shines so brightly
I can't see a thing

she is pretty as a picture
she is like a golden ring
circles me with love laughter
I can't feel a thing

sky's gonna open
poeple gonna pray and crawl
gonna rain down fire
gonna burn us all

sky's gonna open
poeple gonna pray and sing
I can't feel a thing

It felt good hearing that song again now.I went back into the main room afterwards to find everyone there

"Hey,everyone have a sec?"Dan asked.

"Sure,what is it?"Runo asked.

"I've been thinking about it a lot and we should ask for information about the infinity core on our website."Dan replied.I though he was nuts because that's asking for trouble.

"I thought we agreed we shouldn't do that because there's a real chance the enemy will find us."Marucho said.

"It sounds kinda risky."Runo replied.

"I agree with Runo."Alice said everyone wasn't so sure that was a good plan but sometimes a good offense is a good defense.

"I'm all for idea."Shun spoke out.

"Same."I said as well.

"You are?"Everyone else said confused.

"Even if we keep our activities hidden,information can still be leaked I agree we go on the offensive."Shun explained.

"We've tried everything else."I answered."So why not stick our necks out?"

"So who's with us?"Dan asked.

"Er,we are."They all said still rattled,Marucho uploaded Dan's message.

"Alright,I'm about to send out Dan's message any second thoughts?"Marucho asked.

"No way!"Dan said.

"Even if we get a response,it could be a trap of some kind."Alice replied worried.

"Hey,danger's my middle name."Dan assured her.

"Nothing ventured,nothing gained I always say."Shun answered.

"If you say so."I said a bit unsure.

The next day we got a response alright!It was from someone in Germany saying to meet him or her face to face.

"It could be a trap,still."I said.

"So,we'll look out for each then."Dan replied."We can't ingore a lead like this!"

"Okay,I'll all for it."I lied just to not make a fuss.

"Just one question,what's the weather like in Germany?"Runo asked.

"I don't know,dress in layers."Dan answered.

The place we had to go to was a proper castle!Wow,now that's a first for me without being a tourist it was such a grand place.

"That's where we're going pinch me!"Dan shouted in disbelief.

"Unbelieveable!"Runo shouted.

"And I thought Marucho's place was impressive."Alice replied calmer than everyone castle looked bigger when we actually saw it closer up and the door was massive even though it opened automatically,it was the first time I actually saw a suit of armour despite all the travelling I've done for the past year.

"Welcome, for travelling so far,please make yourself at home."Klaus said.I recognised him alright he was ranked number 2 in the world right now.

"Are you the one who contacted us?"Dan asked.

"That is the mysterious nature of my message,my name is Klaus Von Hursten pleasure to meet you."Klaus introduced.

"Yeah,I know you're ranked number two in the world."I replied.

"I'm glad you know of me."Klaus said looking at Marucho."And you're Marucho and your bakugan is Preyas a aquas attribute."

"How do you know all that?"Marucho asked.

"Intresting,you've done your homework but it makes me wonder why."Shun answered.

"Yeah,me too."I said.

"Well,truth is I've wanted to go up against the brawlers for quite some time now."Klaus explained.

"So you dragged us halfway around the world,just so we could battle?"Dan asked.

"How dare you!A real gentleman wouldn't have done that."Alice shouted.

"You're mistaken,I am a real gentleman and I'll keep to my promise provided if you beat me of course."Klaus explained.

"I'll win against you alright!"Dan said.

"Hang on,Dan!Today is my turn."Marucho insisted.

"I know about this guy,his favourite bakugan is Sirenoid who possess the aquas attribute just like Preyas.I'm curiously to see what would happen when they face each other."Marucho explained.

"Are you sure,Marucho?"Dan asked.

"Completely sure!We'll eat this guy for breakfast."Marucho answered determined and confident.

"Yeah,with a little fruit garnish and everything."Preyas replied.

"Yeah!"Marucho agreed.

But it turns out Klaus was working for Masquerade as well and wanted Preyas for his collection of Bakugan but...unfortunately Marucho lost the battle and Preyas got sent to the doom diminsion even though Marucho was begging for the return of Preyas,Klaus wasn't having any and just went through a portal with Marucho and Runo tagging it turns out they went to Masquerade's hangout,both Runo and Marucho were challenged to a brawl by Julio who was 4th ranked in the world with Dan managing to show up as well.

During the battle,Drago evolved which made him even more powerful and with every battle their bakugan become more evolved and will help make things easier when we do have to protect the infinity core from Naga.

If only it was that easy!