And here's the new chapter, hope you enjoy!
Beep…beep…beep
Beep…beep…beep
'fwoosh…thud'
…
And so, the poor alarm clock met it unfortunate untimely death. All at the hands of a ninja throwing star
Shun, however, did not care as he… begrudgingly, awoken from a deep sleep. His eyes adjusting to the bright sunlight in his bedroom. His body was still exhausted as he rolled on to his back to look up at the ceiling. His mind wandering to yesterday's events…more importantly his vision
What was that back then, it felt so real…and yet strange at the same time
It was at times like this, that he wished he had Skyress or Ingrim's advice, but they were back in New Vestroia. He was even tempted to phone his Grandfather, and seek his guidance, but ultimately decided against it as he didn't want to worry the elderly man
Shun rolled back to his side, the first thing coming to his vision was a picture frame on the bedside table. That picture was taken just before he left for New Vestroia. It was of him and dan
It was taken by Dan's mom during a visit to the park. It was probably one of Shun's most treasured memories, it also brought him back to what confused him the most
When I looked back, I saw him. Dan was on that field, he saw me to, but…that's not possible
Shun lay in bed for a few more moments before getting up to the bathroom. Staying in bed all day won't help figure things out.
As the water from his shower cascaded down his back, Shun thought back to the previous day
(Flashback)
Marucho had insisted on taken Shun to the medical room, whilst Ren showed Jake the way out. He was more than a little concerned about Shun having a concussion, and something hadn't been sitting right with him since Shun woke up
"I'm fine Marucho, I just need to go home" Shun told him, about the sixth time already
"It's only a precaution Shun. Now just hold still whilst the scanner does its job"
Shun finally gave up and let Marucho do what he wanted, he knew he wasn't going to get out of this easily and he was just too exhausted to care.
The computer completed the scan and Marucho was relieved once he saw the results. Shun took that as his cue to sit up and leave, but he couldn't just yet
…
"Spit it out, there's something else you want to say isn't there"
Marucho flinched at the comment, however it was true
Hesitantly he asked "Earlier when you woke up… You shouted D-Dan's name. Why?"
Shun looked away, if you looked closely you could see some pink showing on his face. Did I really say that out loud?
Waiting until he was sure the blush was gone, he turned back to Marucho who patiently waited
"I saw him in my dream"
Marucho blinked in surprise, he honestly didn't expect to receive and answer, but he did, he let Shun continue
"He was there in that field, between the waring bakugan. He saw me as well, I'm sure of it"
(Mini-Flashback)
As I was calling out Dan turned around. His eyes widened as he locked onto mine, reddish brown orbs full of shock
A blast got shot out and it was aiming right where he was standing, just as I called out to warn him, that bright light appeared
(End Mini-Flashback)
"But that's impossible Shun" Marucho said once Shun had finished
"You think I don't know that!" Shun spat out, seeing Marucho flinch with hurt in his eyes Shun quickly apologised
Although part of him wanted to believe what Shun saw was real, he knew he also had to face the reality. Even if they hated it
"Shun… We have to face facts; Dan is never coming back" he said his voice having a sad tone in it
He watched as his ninja friend clenched his hand, Marucho spoke the truth but it was still hard to accept it
"Even if Dan were alive, why hasn't he contacted us and why delete his account on the bakugan ranking site. It makes no sense" Marucho continued on "Let's face it Shun he's gone, and even if here were still here than it means that Dan doesn't want to be found"
(End Flashback)
Shun switched the shower off
Maybe he's right… I'm just getting my hopes up. Dan loved bakugan there's no way he would quit
Shun finished getting dried and dressed, he then headed straight to the kitchen realising just how hungry he was. He never ate anything yesterday, as soon as he got home to his apartment he went straight to sleep. And he's slept most of the day.
Shun made up some toast and a cup of tea, sitting on the counter he turned the tv on to watch the news. Ever since moving to Bayview to live by himself this became a habit to turn the tv on for some background noise, especially when his bakugan went to New Vestroia for a visit.
Don't get him wrong, he normally liked the peace and quiet, but there's only so much that one person could take. He could never get over the fact that his Grandfather let him move out to live on his own, even more so that it was his Grandfather who heled to find the right apartment for him. Close enough to Bakugan Interspace and school, and because Marucho lived nearby he let him turn one of the rooms in his house into a dojo. The only condition of moving out was that he had to keep continuing his training and that his school grades stayed up
Ring…ring…ring
I thought I killed that piece of junk already thought Shun until he realised it was his bakumeter
It was the brawler's emergency beacon
"An alien!"
Shun, Marucho, Ren and Jake were seated in Marucho's office listening to what Ren had to say
"I'm sorry to have to spring the news on you. I'll understand if you're mad, but for now we have more pressing issues" he told them
"We're listening, so let's hear it" spoke Shun
"I come from a planet in a distant dimension called Gundalia. Much like you humans on earth we existed peacefully with our bakugan. But then one day a hostile tribe called the Neathians invaded our planet using their bakugan" Ren stopped briefly to let the others digest this information before continuing on
"I'm pretty sure that Shun's visions of waring bakugan were coming from my world. The explosion from our bakugan must have caused a distortion, which allowed Shun's mind to travel there in its unconscious state"
Marucho suddenly remembered something "It makes more sense now" not realising he said it aloud because the others looked at him confused
"Sorry" he apologised "But I just remembered a story that Preyus told me about. It was a legend about when Vestroia's core split and created the world of six attributed. The enormous amount of energy used to create is said to have blown some bakugan into another dimension" he explained "my theory is that those bakugan may have ended up in your world"
"But even if all that stuff is true, it doesn't explain what you're doing on earth" said Jake, who was internally having a freak-out moment. Marucho and Shun may be used to all this, but cut him some slack this is all new to him
Ren looked back at him and then continued his explanation
"The Neathian bakugan were trained as soldiers from birth, whereas our bakugan in Gundalia were raised in an atmosphere of peace, because of that we lack the skills to even match them in battle"
"Our peaceful existence has been attacked by these Neathians and our freedom is at stake. I too have heard the legends in reverse of bakugan existing elsewhere" Ren then looked directly towards Shun and Marucho
"I also learned of the mighty warriors known as the Bakugan Battle Brawlers"
I knew something was off about Ren, the moment he showed up. This explains so much thought Shun
"Yes, so now I suppose you want our help. But why should we believe you" he demanded to Ren, his voice full of suspicion and distrust
Ren was angered by Shun's words as he spoke harshly back
"Perhaps you'd like to see the cities of my planet that have been left in ruins! Or maybe I could show you the Neathian moles that have already infiltrated Bakugan Interspace!" that last part got everyone's full attention
"What! Moles!" shouted Jake "As in those sleeper agents?"
Ren nodded in affirmation
"But what do they want?" question Marucho, who was angry that Bakugan Interspace, a place he created for the people to enjoy themselves, was being used for evil intentions
"The same thing that I do of course. To recruit the Bakugan Battle Brawlers to their side, so that they could crush their enemies once and for all" Ren told them
The anger Marucho felt exploded all at once
"BAKUGAN INTERSPACE IS NOT FOR WAR!"
Ren calmly spoke to him "I understand. We never asked to be attacked, and we like the fighting to over as soon as possible" he paused giving the brawlers a chance to calm down. In the meantime, he took that chance to read the faces to see how they felt
Marucho still looked upset, Jake looked overwhelmed by all this. And Shun… he couldn't tell; his face was carefully calm showing no sign of expression.
He continued on with his speech "Which is why I'm coming to you brawlers. So please will you help me!"
It didn't take long before he had his answer
"We can't allow these Neathians creeps to get away with this"
"They infiltrated Bakugan Interspace which is meant for peaceful purposes. They're going to pay for that"
"We need to protect the kids inside as well as the bakugan. Bakugan aren't meant to be used as war machines"
Marucho spoke for all of them "Its unanimous then, We're all in. You can count on us Ren"
Ren stood up and bowed his head to them "Thank you for agreeing to help out. Gundalia is in your debt" he thanked them
He then started to press some buttons on the computer terminal unit, two user profile showed up on screen
"I've managed to identify two sleeper agents. They are Sid Arkale and Lena Isis"
Marucho activated his bakumeter to locate them "they're currently located in the main plaza right now"
Jake shot up "Well what are we waiting for, lets show them whose boss around here" and with that he ran off and out the door
Marucho and Shun were about to follow until Ren's voice stopped them
"Wait Shun, Marucho! There's something else that you two need to know about, its important" his voice holding a tone of urgency in it
"we'll have to discuss it later; we can't let Jake run off alone" Shun told him before running after the red head
Marucho looked back at Ren as said "We can come back later on, and then you can tell us"
Ren nodded in agreement. The two then followed their friends