Heyy! I am Back! I know, I know, its been a while, but WHAT THE HECK? Lets continue this .. *Smiley face*

Disclaimer: I do not own Bakugan, or any of the characters mentioned below, if you would like to know the brand used for Shadow's nail polish, or the memories of some episodes mentioned (I made up 1 though), please contact me.
Oh... And this takes place after Mechtanium Surge… But no Mechtanium Surge Characters on this thing.. If you guys know a good one, PLEASE TELL ME! Oh and TIGRERRA told Runo that she wants to rest for a while, so she is SLEEPING right now in the living room… JUST SAYING!

Dan's POV

I walked towards the oh-so-familiar café that I used to visit when I was a child. Just the thought of my childhood memories bought a smile across my lips. I looked above the café, and noticed the open window to Runo's room, as I looked at it, memories invaded me.

The day I threw a stone at her window and she got all feisty and mad about it, which made her look incredibly cute.

The day I called out for her on our first date together, but realized that she had already left, which was the real reason I was late for the date.

The day I threw the energy drink to her, so she could see that I cared and so she could come back to our team, which I desperately wanted her to, but I never showed it, of course.

My smile grew even wider, if that was possible, as I made a short sigh, and pushed the metallic door. As I entered, the room revealed the Misaki's, as Mr. Misaki was trying to comfort his weeping wife.

"What happened?" I asked immediately, as my stomach started churning with curiosity.

"It's Runo… She's... Gone" Mrs. Misaki said somehow in between her sobs, as my body stiffened.

"Whaht?" I asked, as my tongue forgot how to talk. I felt this bulge of guilt and fear run through me. As I took a deep breath, I went towards Runo's parents, sat down on the floor to be on the same height as them, and said with the pinch of strength left inside me "I promise, I will not rest until I find your daughter and until she is safe from anything dangerous" And with that, I stood up and left.

Time to visit an old friend of mine.

Runo's POV

"So, what is your idea?" Mylene asked impatiently.

"I have one, but I need time to think about it" I replied honestly.

"Okay, as long as you are on our team" Volt said, appearing into my room. I don't think he likes me that much.

"Yes I am" I replied, sharply, "I know this is impossible to imagine, but I have my reasons to avenge my friends".

"Oh really?" Gus asked, followed by a chuckle, making me frown.

"Then we would love to hear your reasons" Prince Hydron said, suddenly appearing from behind my room's door. Suddenly, his purple eyes met mine, and we stared at each other, which felt like forever. 'Why do his eyes have my second most favorite color? Aren't purple eyes, like, not human?' I asked myself, and when the wave hit me, I mentally face-palmed myself thinking 'They aren't humans, remember?' as I came back into reality, as I realized that practically all of people on the ship were gathered around my bedroom in order to hear my reasons of change of heart.

"I agreed to this INCREDIBLY risky situation because Dan ALWAYS left me for some important things like saving people and I couldn't accompany him because I am too weak and slow, so I thought if I could do this, not only be one of his so-called close friends in danger, but also somebody he has to save from the villains, he'd FINALLY notice me" I said, with a mix of emotions running through my mind, but full of honesty.

"But that doesn't explain why you didn't just tell it to him" Zarak said.

"Why didn't you tell him?" the Emeperor Berodus guy asked, as I took a deep breath, but before I could say something, the door flung open, revealing someone that I haven't seen in ages.

"MASQUERADE?" I shouted at the top of my lungs.

He smirked his million dollar smirk as he took off his mask, making me flutter in the pit of my stomach, to my utter dismay.

He was Smokin' Hot!

No! He is part of Alice! Stop thinking that.

But that was the not-so-ugly truth, his facial shape was the same, but his eyes were a beautiful color of hazel, but different from Alice's, and his nose, ears, mouth – EVERYTHING shouted "Sexiest man alive", I quickly averted my gaze from him and turned towards a confused Shadow.

"What? Too afraid to check me out?" Masquerade asked bluntly, with the same smirk plastered on his face.

"Ew. No." I replied, ignoring my desperately loud heartbeats, "You are part of Alice, remember?" I asked, crossing my arms.

"I think you humans are terrible at putting things into place" Gus said, chuckling.

"What do you mean by that?" I asked loudly, finding the urge of defending my oh-so-perfect human race.

Instead of answering my question, Gus turned towards Masquerade and said "I think you did a really good job in masking your true self" and with that, all of the 'people' in the room started cracking up.

This is the time when I feel that I have no darn idea of the reason of the laughter in the room, whatsoever.

And I hate not knowing anything.

Allot.

"What are you guys laughing about?" I asked, making everybody stop laughing (EVEN SHADOW!)

"Um, you see" Shadow said, making me turn towards him, "Masquerade was never Alice" he said, coolly.

"What?" I shouted, making everyone fall down –Anime style. I stood there, perplexed.

"Runo, why aren't you moving?" Prince Hydron asked, taking a step closer to me, while I stood still.

"Dammit Runo, Say something!" Mylene shouted, running towards me, but I didn't move an inch, and stared at the wall.

"Runo!" Shadow shouted, shaking my shoulders with his manicured hands, but as soon as his nails scratched my bare shoulders (I was wearing an off-shoulder long dress) I pushed him away.

"Hey!" Shadow protested, "I was trying to help!"

"Well, I'm sorry, I just realized something I thought for 6 years was a lie" I said while shrugging, "you should seriously tone down on the nail filer by the way! Your nails are sharp enough to chop watermelons!"

"Okay, I think you exaggerated at that part" Lync said, as I looked at him blankly.

"You know what 'exaggerating' means?" I asked, astonished.

"Yeah, I was reading a 'human nature' book, volume 87, and it was all about this topic" Lync said, proudly.

I tried to hide my laughter and asked "What else did you learn in your human nature book?"

"I am learning sarcasm, but it is a bit confusing" he said, looking at the floor blushing.

"Don't worry" I chuckled, "I'll teach you"

"Really?" Lync asked, gleaming like a little kid, 'No wonder Alice couldn't stop talking about him! He is so cute! Although Shun wasn't too happy about it' I thought to myself.

"Lync, Runo will teach you about Sarcasm soon, until then I think she should get filled in about Masquerade" Shadow said, making everyone stare at him in awe.

"Shadow, these are the wisest words that have ever escaped your lip-glossed mouth" Gus said.

"I don't put on lip-gloss!" Shadow pouted, making everyone crack-up.

"Oh yeah, I totally forgot about the filling in. Now spill!" I shouted at Masquerade.

"I think Barodus, Hydron, Mylene and I shouted escort you into the meeting room so we can talk about it in peace" Masquerade said.

"Okay, I said, leading the way quickly into the meeting room, which was at the other end of the hall. I just want to end the darn curiosity already. But before leaving, I turned around and said "Oh, and Shadow, I'd love to know the company you got your red nail polish from, one of the hookers from my city was looking for that color" I joked, making everyone in the room burst into fits of laughter, except for Shadow, who was fuming different shades of red, and Lync, who was looking through his 'human nature' book to find the meaning to the not-so-friendly word I just used.

As I looked at the scenery of the people I was trapped with, a sigh escaped my mouth as I muttered "What the hell did I get myself into?"

A/N:

I Am Done BICHACHOS! (it's a Georgian word for 'guys') Im not Georgian though. PLEASE COMMENT! AND DO TELL IF MY TRY AT MAKING THIS THING FUNNY WAS A FAILURE too.. since I tend to make things look stupid instead of funny :P Anyways, COMMENT, Please! Oh, and If you guys have an idea for the cover for this book.. please do share!

And till then..

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Meee :)