Bakugan: True Evil Arc 2

by Bakuganman

(DISCLAIMER: I don't own Bakugan, just this story) Bakugan Interspace has reopened bigger and better than ever! However, the New Evil has also returned, and his reign of terror begins anew. Can the Battle Brawlers figure out who/what/where he is, and stop what they can't see in time? Or will this shadow-lurking monster bring them and the universe to their doom? (DISCONTINUED)

5. Chapter 5

Mira: The Bakugan Battle Brawlers in: The USB

While Joe was getting Interspace up and running: Dan dashed out of his house with a bagel to do his morning run; Shun was sleeping in his grandpa's house and literally jumped out of bed into a fighting stance as someone in black, hooded robes appeared. After giving the intruder a sweep-kick, he fell over and it was revealed to be his grandpa; Marucho was calmly awakened by Kato; Runo was helping her parents at their shop; Gunz was doing his hair after getting out of the shower; Jake was tossing a football back-and-fourth with some friends. Basically, they were all doing there own things.

10 minutes before Interspace opened, Joe was going through some old files and deleted the ones they didn't need. "{Sigh}... Junk-mail, ads, pop-ups... {presses delete} gone. Bugs, email viruses, trash bin... {presses delete} see ya! Old chat-rooms, original Interspace records, an unnamed video file... {about to press delete, but stops} whoa. Don't wanna delete that, Mira was going to show us it today. Ok, save!" Said Joe. Right behind him in a cabinet, 2 Bakugan were watching him. "Who the heck's he talkin' too?" Asked Betadron, quietly. "I think that's what humans call: talking to themselves" said Worton, quietly. "Speaking of humans, is he a brawler? Cause I don't remember him" said Betadron, a little louder. This caused Joe to turn his head back, but no-one was there, so he shrugged and went back to work. "Why don't you just scream: hey, were hiding in your base!" Said Worton. "Aw, shut it. Why do we have to hide anyway?" Asked Betadron, quietly. "Because, the human that helped us said no-one except the brawlers are allowed in here!" Said Worton, a little louder. Again, Joe turned around, this time with the chair. He got up, walked to the cabinet, went on his knees, and opened the cabinet fast. He looked left, right and down... but nothing was there except papers, maps, schedules and snacks. "Hmm..." said Joe, shrugging and closing the cabinet door. The screen zooms out to show Betadron and Worton behind a bag. "That, and some computer geek" said Betadron, quietly.

Somewhere else, Mira and Keith were walking to Interspace. They passed many families and children, which reminded them of their younger days before the "discovery" of Bakugan. They walked in silence, Mira in her own thoughts and Keith looking at their father's USB. *I wonder... what could father have meant by the answers are in this drive? The only thing there was a video file and a document that needs several passwords. The video we were able to touch-up, but...* Keith thought, but was interrupted by Mira. "Keith..." said Mira. "Oh... what's up, Mira?" Asked Keith, jamming the USB into his pocket. "I can't stop thinking about father, we could've saved him... right?" Asked Mira. For once, Keith was stumped. He had no idea how to answer his sisters question. "Maybe... we could've done something, anything. I don't know, Mira" said Keith, not really sure if he gave a good answer. "I just hope that whatever's on that drive your jamming in your pocket has the answer" said Mira. Keith stopped dead in his tracks. " ... How did...?" Keith was saying, but he couldn't think of anything else to say. "You never were good at hiding things" said Helios. "Is he that bad?" Asked Exedra. "Worse... he tired to hide his Christmas presents from everyone, but they found them 5 days before. Also a day before Mira's Birthday, he thought hiding her present in a bathroom was..." said Helios. He was talking so loud, that people on the other side of the busy street heard him, embarrassing Keith and causing him to turn red. "... And another time on Easter, he literally hid all the eggs in..." Helios continued, but was cut short as Keith jammed him and Exedra in another pocket.

Later while Interspace was open to the public, the Brawlers were in the main control room waiting for Keith and Mira to show up. "Are they here yet?" Asked Dan. Runo was about to scream in his face, but Marucho silently told her not to. "Yea I see them, they just logged in" said Joe, watching the monitors. After they were all seated, Keith stared at the USB before putting it in. "Moment of truth" said Keith, playing the video: "You foolish mortal... did you honestly think I would let you get away? I knew you two idiots couldn't control my power, so I left this so you'd know who I am and what I want, since you'll never live to tell anyone... or see your precious daughter Mira again..." (hearing this made Mira hug herself) "If I had a penny for every servant that screwed up worse than you did, I'd be broke. And another th..." (the monitor skipped some of the message).

"What the heck? Who did that?" Asked some of the brawlers. Keith and Mira stood up. "It's the file, we tried our best, but some of it is corrupted" said Keith. "We also had to edit a few words and phrases, so it made sense" said Mira. The video finished after 3 minutes, giving the Brawlers a lot of information. The New Evil revealed he had absorbed all the energy of every battle the brawlers had, and that he knew Genesis Dragonoid and the Nonets, but still didn't give a name. As the Brawlers left, Betadron and Worton came out of the cabinet. "So... now their dealing with a master" said Worton. "Yeah... but does that mean we were controlled by him too?" Asked Betadron. "I don't know, Betadron. What I do know however, is the Brawlers need our help... regardless of what that human said" said Worton. They agreed and were about to go out the door, but it opened to reveal a shadowy figure. "Where do ya think your going? Hehehehehe..." said Dylan, grabbing the helpless Bakugan.

Interspace closed that night with Joe double-checking everything. As he logged out, Mira and Keith logged in and headed for the control room. They plugged in the USB and opened up the document. They looked at each other, then back to the computer screen and said: "Keith Clay, Mira Clay, {said their mother's and father's first and last names}". The document unlocked and on it... was an autobiography about Professor Clay's family. With footnotes, photos, videos, etc. They found a message for them, from Professor Clay himself. Most of it was damaged beyond repair, but the last entry was clearly readable:

"... after my wife died, all I had left was my two wonderful children, Keith and Mira. They are my joy, my world, my very purpose for living. Without them, I would've committed suicide to join my wife in the next life. Despite the first few weeks of our lose, we made it though together... nothing could ever tear us apart, until I was chosen to be Zenoheld's personal scientist. I wish I could take back the mistakes I made, not being their for them, always hiring a babysitter when they were kids... but I can't change the past. I leave this here for you two so you can remember the good times, share these with your kids someday, and live up to our family name. Mira and Keith... don't remember the madman I became, but the father I was. I love you... my son... my daughter..."

Mira and Keith were speechless, they just held each other tightly. The only thing they could do was cry. Mira buried her face in her brothers clothes and Keith's face began to tear as he closed his eyes.

To be continued...