A/N: Hello, I'll be updating every Monday since it takes two days for me to write a single chapter for this story and because it takes me five school days to write the chapter. I hope you like this chapter and story. Sorry if Dan seems OC.

Disclaimer: I do not own Bakugan or its characters, I only own the characters not mention in bakugan.

Chapter Two: Brawling Attribute

Dan's POV

"Daniel, you'll be late to schools again if you don't wake up" I heard Drago say causing me to shoot up as soon as he said it "what time is it?" I asked getting the dried tear tracks off my face. "6:00, I woke you up early so you won't be late" Drago said making me groan as my head fell back onto the pillow "very well" I said getting up and going to my conjoining bathroom to take a shower which took ten to twenty minutes.

When I got out I changed into my yellow V-neck T-shirt, blue jeans, and red and black shoes before putting my homework into my bag, I went downstairs after to make my lunch. I packed four Takuyaki balls, a red Gatorade, a honey crisp apple, and a turkey sandwich with lettuce and cheese before looking at the clock and seeing that it was 6:45 so I made some eggs before I left for school.

Time Skip: Dan's Fifth Hour

I called role as soon as the bell rang and handed out the Aquos and Ventus attributes to complete my hypothesis which turned out to be correct: Daisuke was more suited to Darkus, Morikawa and Alann were suited to Pyrus, Kise and Yukina were better suited to Haos. Daisy, Donna, and Nora were suited best with Subterra, Kisame, Maru, and Una were suited for Aquos, and Daimyo, Tessa, and Darien were better suited to Ventus.

When they had finished with their mock brawls I told them that I would tell them their results tomorrow which many didn't seem to mind, they were the ones with the loner and shy personalities along with those who are trusting enough not to. I headed to the middle schools Principal's office during my free hour so I can ask if I could set aside some bakugan for the class to use.

*Knock knock* I heard when I knocked on the office door "come in" a voice said before I opened the door hearing the excited voice of the principal. "Good evening sir" I said as I entered the room seeing the smiling principal who was sitting behind his mahogany desk.

"How is the class holding up? Are they being good?" he asked me gesturing to the cream colored bayside sofa in front of his desk. "They're doing well, there are no problems so far" I said as I sat down, his expression turned from confusion to worry when I said that confusing me.

"Why are you here then Mr. Kuso? Please tell me you don't want to quit" he asked me hurriedly so I now knew why he was worried "no, no I don't want to quit" I said shaking my head quickly as I held my arms up as if I was surrendering. "I came to ask if I could use a box to set aside a few bakugan for my students because it will be difficult to search for them when I arrive" I said placing my arms on my lap.

The principal let out a relieved sigh before he answered me "of course Mr. Kuso, but might I ask why you need to do that three days into the school year?" he asked and I smiled at him. "For the last two days I put my students through practice brawls to see which attribute is best suited to them" I said and noticed he had a look of realization when I finished.

"So you've figured out their suitable attributes and want to set aside bakugan that the can use the rest of the year?" he asked me and I nodded as I shrugged. "I am hoping I'll be able to yes" I said and he nodded giving me the permission to do so, after getting the permission I needed I headed to the high school's garden.

"That went exceptionally well Daniel" I heard Drago comment as I crossed the street that leads to the high school "yes and I'm glad it went well" I said as I reached the high school's side of the street.

Time Skip: 5th (1) Hour Next Day

I had sorted the bakugan I needed for my students before the bell rang so I only needed to call role and tell them what I said I was going to do yesterday. After I had taken role Una had spoken for the first time in a long while which I was glad for because even though she's a calm and collected person she doesn't speak up often.

"What were out results Mr. Kuso?" she asked making me smile at her from her normal tone which was shy but calm. "Does anyone know what I was testing for the first two days?" I asked all of them before Daimyo answered making me smile until his brother, Daisuke, glared at him.

"Yes it was to see which attribute is best suited to you Daimyo" I said picking up the black box with white flower designs on the top of the lid that was by my feet, I opened the box and handed three Aquos bakugan to Maru, Una, and Kisame. Three Subterra bakugan to Daisy, Donna, and Nora doing the same Daimyo's, Tessa's, and Darien's Ventus.

I repeated the process with Morikawa and Alann's Pyrus, Kise's and Yukina's Haos before Daisuke's Darkus which left thirty minutes of practice brawls. "I would like to pair you up to see if the results continue as the most likely will, plus you could learn something this way" I said smiling at them.

"Maru is paired with Daisuke" I said setting up a field for them before going to another pedestal meant for the brawling fields. "Alann and Nora are over here" I said setting up the last field "that will be all that will go today, two will go tomorrow and three will go Friday" I said flipping through my role.

Maru had won her brawl but it was a close one while Nora had won hers, in conclusion everyone did very well which means I made the right choice. Not only from the results but how fast they worked together with their bakugan and bonded with them which is what I had hoped for.

Time Skip: Next Day Same Hour

"Everyone had done well yesterday, I wonder how they'll do today?" I heard Drago ask after he landed on my right shoulder "I wonder to Drago" I answered with a smile. I reached the field as soon as the bell rang and took role before Donna spoke up "Mr. Kuso? Who's paired up today?" she asked and I smiled at her.

"Kise and Daimyo on field one" I said seeing many girls wanting to watch Kise's brawl making me roll my eyes at their reactions. "Una and Tessa on field two" I said seeming to upset many of the girls before I started both fields. Just like yesterday everyone was in sync with their bakugan which impressed Drago.

The brawls were interesting though depressing for the girls watching field one, they were depressed because Kise was losing little by little. On field two there wasn't really much of a crowd because it was a brawl between a level-headed Aquos brawler and a bored but kind-hearted Subterra brawler.

In the end though they were in total sync with Daimyo and Tessa as the winners, everyone did well compared to the practice brawls with various bakugan. "Very good everyone, since there's only half and hour left you can brawl with someone, whether they have a partner or not, or do something else" I said noticing the looks a few of the bullies gave Donna and Daimyo.

From what Drago said next I'm guessing he did to "Daniel? Why don't we have Donna and Daimyo close to us and have Daisy watch the rest?" is how I knew he saw them. Because of the worry in his tone I called Daisy, Daimyo, and Donna over so I could talk to them.

"What is it Mr. Kuso?" Daisy asked me and I resisted the urge to roll my eyes at her jab at me being a teacher. "I would like you to watch the students in case they get hurt Daisy" I said before she saluted and left "are we in trouble Mr. Kuso?" I heard Donna ask and I shook my head no.

"You're not in trouble, I just want to know if you're being harmed in any way" I said making them look down at their shoes. "If you need help you can talk to me alright? I'm a very good listener" I said and they nodded "you can talk to me about anything else to not just that" I said making them finally look at me.

"Even if it's something stupid?" Daimyo asked and I nodded "I've done a lot of stupid things so of course" I said before I looked at my watch. "It's almost time for the bell to ring, do you want to ask me that 'stupid' question now or later?" I asked making both of them smile.

"We're good thank you Mr. Kuso" they said at the same time making me smile at them, the bell rang not even a second after causing my students to scramble for their bags. Their rush amused me because I've never stayed long enough to watch the past three days, after I watched them spread out taking different routes to their classes I headed to the school's garden again.

Since I had already finished my school work as well as the background for Julie's drawing so I decided to take out my colored art pencils and color the drawings I have yet to add color to. "They were very good today Daniel, they seem to be improving" I heard Drago say and I agreed, I filled in Julie's clothing and Gorem's head and shoulders.

Time Skip: Friday Middle School

I took role as soon as the bell rang and just like the previous days one of my students asked a question after. "Who am I paired up with? I bet I'll beat them" Morikawa asked and I smiled at him for his enthusiasm "good enthusiasm, bad boasting" I said making the others try and hide their amusement.

"Kisame and Daisy field one" I said setting up the field before I continued "Morikawa and Darien field two" I said noticing the confused stares. "Tessa and Yukina will start on the field that finishes first" I said gaining understanding nods from everyone before I started the second field.

On field one many of my students were cheering Daisy on while Daisuke and Morikawa cheered on Kisame, Daisy had ended up the winner with half damage. On field two everyone but Kisame, Daisuke, Alann, Daisy, and Maru cheered on Darien while Alann, Daisy, Maru, and even Daisuke and Kisame Cheered on Morikawa.

Darien had won with 114 out of 500 damage so now it was Tessa and Yukina's turn on field one since it was the first to reboot. This brawl had neutral cheering since they didn't know who to root for, they cheered both sides on and even Kisame and Daisuke joined in.

Yukina had won with 3/4 of his damage bar left, there was fifteen minutes left of class when their brawl ended so I told them they could do whatever they wanted, except leaving the field with Daisy watching of course. "They have exceeded my expectations again Daniel" I heard Drago say as Alann came up to me "what is it Alann?" I asked when he stood in front of me.

"What will our exam be for this class?" he asked surprising me since I thought Daimyo would ask that, his question ceased all the actions of the other students accumulating a crowd. "I've been wondering that to" I heard Daimyo say before murmurs of 'me to' were also heard making me nervous.

"It won't harm them so it's alright to tell them" I heard Drago say but a majority of them are middle school students with little experience in brawling and some have even less self-esteem. "I'll tell you next Monday, I'll have something for you then" I said as the bell rung but they were hesitant to leave "let's go, he said he'll tell us Monday so come on" Kise and Yukina said at the same time.

Everyone left after that including me and Drago "what did you think of them Daniel?" I heard Drago ask as I was crossing the street "they were great, exceptional really so I plan to get them something over the weekend" I said apparently confusing Drago. What do you mean?" Drago asked and I smiled "Their brawling has improved so I'm going to get them their own bakugan" I answered as I entered the garden.

Time Skip: At Dan's House

I was waiting for my parents to get home so I could ask them if I could borrow money for the bakugan, I could easily buy them with my own money but that's for lunch not schools supplies. When it turned five 'o' clock I had finished my homework and mom had come home, it seems I forgot that dad doesn't come home till about six or seven.

"Mom? Could I have thirty dollars for school supplies?" I asked her, she froze so I thought she'd yell at me but her wide smile made me wish she would. "Of course Daniel" she said in a cheery tone that's similar to the one she uses when she brings me into their arguments.

"When are you going out to buy the supplies?" she asked making me flinch "noon tomorrow" I said as she started her yoga program. "Very good darling, the money will be on the counter in the morning before your father and I go to work" she told me and I nodded thanking her before I went to my room.

"You didn't tell them it was for bakugan class did you?" I heard Drago ask as I opened and shut my door "no, they want me to quit bakugan so why would I?" I said falling on my bed. "I'm surprised they let me keep you but throw away the others" I said smiling sadly at Drago before I fell asleep not eating anything because I don't want to hear their arguments in a short while.

Time Skip: Morning

I woke up at ten when Drago said my parents left for work; I couldn't remember why I had woken up until I remembered that the bakugan shop 'Attribute' opens at 10:30 A.M. and doesn't crowd till about twelve. I got up and put my jacket on on the way down the stairs, I walked into the kitchen grabbing a piece of bread and the money that was next to the bread loaf.

I put my shoes on and left the house heading into town hoping I can find the bakugan I'm looking for, even though I'm going to get Drago to help me find them. "What bakugan are you getting them Daniel?" I heard Drago ask so I showed him the list I made yesterday "so this is what you were doing after homework and before Mrs. Kuso came home" Drago said and I nodded.

I looked up and saw the familiar attribute chart with the word 'SHOP' below it in white, when I walked in I saw Carrie at the desk. Her dirty blonde hair was in a ponytail, she was wearing her work uniform which consists of a black cap with the word 'attribute' in white on the front, a black tee with the attribute chart on it, and white skinny jeans with black and white high tops.

"Greetings custo… oh Dan! what brings you here? It's been years since you came here" I heard her say as I held up my list, she deflated at that but came over anyway. "What are they for?" she asked after she scanned the list "I'm teaching a bakugan class after school and these are for their progress" I said making her smile.

"Who's the Sirenoid, Juggernoid, Phosphos, Coredem, Drynoid, and Avior for?" she asked and I smiled "in order Maru, Una, Kisame, Daisy, Daisy, Donna, and Nora" I said before she listed more. "Taylean, Harpus, Worton, Krakix, and Spatterix?" she asked so I continued as well "Daimyo, Tessa, Darien, Morikawa, and Alann" I said as I moved over to the cases the bakugan spheres are held in.

"Lumagrowl, Raptorix, and Horridian" she finished as Drago showed me Sirenoid, Juggernoid, Coredem, and Avior "Kise, Yukina, and Daisuke" I answered picking up the four he showed me. "If you need help you know where to find me" she told me and I nodded "here Daniel" I heard Drago say and he showed me Taylean, Krakix, Spatterix, and Raptorix.

I picked them up and asked Drago if the Harpus, Phosphos, and Drynoid that I found would work, when he nodded I picked them up before looking around again. "I found Worton Daniel! But I can't find the others" I heard Drago say and I nodded before looking around some more, I searched the whole store but I still couldn't find Lumagrowl or Horridian.

I walked to the backroom that held a bakugan stadium, I left Drago at the counter so he could watch the store while I asked Carrie about the bakugan. I opened the door and saw she was playing her little brother Atticus, a boy with short dark brown hair, blue eyes, black high tops, dark green cargo pants, and a dark blue shirt with the Aquos attribute on the front.

"Hey Daniel! Daniel can you play me? Carrie's terrible" I heard him ask making me smile "sorry not today, I came up here to ask if Carrie had any Lumagrowls or Horridians" I said causing him to pout. "I'll play another time alright?" I said making him smile again "sorry 'bout that Daniel, I was borrowing all of them" I heard Carrie say.

I turned to her seeing that she was holding out three Haos and three Darkus bakugan "could I see them? I'll bring two of each back" I said and she nodded giving them to me. I thanked her as I took them and left the room "Drago! I found them" I said as I stood by the counter.

"These two Daniel" I heard him say gesturing with his head to the middle Haos and right Darkus so I put those two down and went back to the backroom with the others. "Here Carrie and I'm ready to check out now" I informed her and she nodded before turning off the field and heading to the counter with Atticus and I.

"That will be $23.10 including tax Daniel" Carrie told me and I nodded grabbing the twenty from my jacket pocket and handing it to her. "$6.90 is your change, thank you for shopping at 'Attribute' please come again" she said making a peace sign with her right hand and holding out my mom's change in her left.

"Thank you Carrie, I'll see you later Atticus" I said waving as I left, I pocketed my mom's money left as I held the black bag with my right when I left the store. "I'm glad they're doing well, we haven't seen them in a while" Drago said and I nodded also glad that they're doing well.

We walked the rest of the way in silence, it wasn't awkward though it never is with him, I was wondering if I should put the money on the counter for her or keep it until I know there won't be an argument about it. I decided to keep it since I didn't want to hear an argument about money and because it's starting to affect their jobs.

When I got home I made some food, a turkey sandwich and a salad, knowing my parents won't be home for five or six hours since they normally get home at five and six, it's only twelve right now. After I finished eating I went to my room and started drawing Alice in her winter clothes before my mom slammed the front door closed.

I didn't hear any arguing so I went downstairs to see she was on the couch with her head in her hands, I was worried so I came closer and tapped the couch. She jumped scaring me in the process "oh Dan" she said causing me to worry even more since she hasn't called me that since I returned from overseas.

"What's wrong mom?" I asked as I sat down at the edge farthest from her, which wasn't far since she was sitting in the middle. "Your grades are alright right?" she asked me and I nodded saying that I had all A's "don't get below an A Dan, your father is gone until October 1st (2) and I almost lost my job today so don't cause us more worry this year" she told me and I nodded.

"Of course mom, we had to repeat senior year so I won't get a bad grade" I said and she smiled at me softly "and what's a bad grade Dan honey?" she asked making me gulp. "Below an A mom" I said making her nod before she got up and went to bed, I let out a relieved sigh when that happened.

Third Person POV: Next Day

When Dan arrived at Vestroia Middle School he took role and everyone was ecstatic about their bakugan, their spirits dimmed slightly when they were told their final exam would be to get Dan's damage below 250. It didn't stay however when Morikawa said 'I'll beat ya because it shouldn't be too hard!' which raised everyone's spirits so Dan and Drago didn't even mind his boasting.

Dan however didn't know that the conversation with his mother would foreshadow a chain of events he doesn't want happening. He was too happy at that moment to notice the sense of foreboding in the back of his head, however he's still wary regardless.

A/N: Hello, I hope you like this chapter. I finished writing it on paper at 1:48 P.M. on May 6, 2016 in my 6th hour, my World History class.

1) I don't like automated subscript, it kept messing with the 'th'

2) the 1st of next month since it's September in this.

I hope you like this chapter, see you next Monday.