Angel: Yes, I'm aware that this is a short chapter...but this is all I could do at the moment. This can be viewed as a two-part chapter...that's what I call it. The next chapter will pick up where this one left off, on the same night, with the girls still running with the stolen item. However...there might be some magic...what do you think about that? Also, Dan and company will have their first meeting with the two thieves.
I named Julie's thief form...and I also, I would like to thank Scarlet Rose187 for the idea, even though I just used half of it. Also, I need your opinion...should Alice be a thief, Runo and Julie's tech person, or normal (but might know the secret)? If you want her to be a thief, I would appreciate if you could give me a thief name for her as well. Thank you.
Thanks to everyone who reviewed and placed the story in their favorites and story alerts. I really wasn't expecting this to be so popular. Thanks again!
"What do you think?" Julie asked, twirling around in her new 'uniform' in front of Runo, Tigrerra, and Gorem. She had spent the last couple weeks designing her new look and had just recently finished it before calling the three into her room. Runo nodded, studying the outfit.
"Very nice…it looks good and it also serves its 'other purpose'," she mused, giving her approval.
"Yes, I agree. It looks very nice," Tigrerra added.
"You look great, Julie," Gorem told his partner, who blushed at the praise she was receiving. Runo smiled, rising from her spot on Julie's bed.
"Well, now that the new 'uniform' is finally complete, would the Shadow care to join the Phantom tonight?" she questioned, holding out a hand to her friend, who smiled and nodded, reaching out and placing her hand in Runo's.
"The Shadow would love to come with you tonight," the other girl replied. The two bakugan exchanged looks before hopping onto their shoulder of their respective partners.
Elsewhere, the other brawlers were sitting around in one of the many rooms in Marucho's house, discussing things. The bakugan were on a nearby table. Dan, growing bored, picked up the remote to the television and pressed the power button.
'We are here at the home of Shinji Haruno, the CEO of Haruno Electronics. Earlier, Mr. Haruno received a warning letter from the thieves, Phantom and Shadow. The two have announced that they are coming to steal the Jewel of Poseidon, a priceless gem that has been in their family for many generations. As you can see behind me, the police have set up a barricade and are patrolling every inch of the Haruno estate, attempting to capture the thieves before they strike. We'll keep you updated as events unfold," the reporter told her audience before the program switched back to the main studio. Dan pressed the mute button before turning to his friends.
"Shinji Haruno…he's partners with my parent's company," said Marucho.
"So what's with this 'Jewel of Poseidon' thing anyway?" Baron questioned.
"It's worth quite a lot of money. Apparently, Mr. Haruno's ancestor discovered it on a trip. It's been in their family for so long now, and they view it as a good luck charm," Marucho explained.
"Isn't there something that the police can do to stop them?" Mira wondered. Shun shook his head.
"If there was a way for them to stop them, do you think that those two would still be doing this?" he asked her.
"No, I guess not."
"Dan, turn the sound back on!" Ace yelled, pointing at the television. The others turned, seeing that the news had returned to the outside of the Haruno mansion. Dan turned the sound on.
'Everyone, if you're just tuning in, the thieves Phantom and Shadow have just struck again! I repeat: they have struck again!'
"WHAT?" the brawlers (and bakugan) yelled.
"I'm tired of this! Let's go! Maybe we can still catch them!" Dan told the others, turning the television off and running out, grabbing Drago on the way out. The others shared a look before doing the same.
Angel: Yeah, that's where it ends...let me know what you think!