Two days had passed since the argument and Dan hadn't apologized to Shinichi, who couldn't care less. The other Brawlers continued talking to the Vanguard through the video call, telling them about what was going on with Masquerade, and what was Dan doing.
Shinichi wanted to know nothing about Dan, so only Kaito and Ran got to know what was going on with him. As Shinichi requested though, Kaito and Ran did not tell the other Brawlers what they were doing.
Kaito said they were just practicing, which wasn't exactly a lie, since Shinichi said that it was important for them to keep brawling to build a name for themselves, so when they ask the other Brawlers to join, they do not end up refusing.
And since Shinichi could not wait to defeat Dan, he decided to speed things up. He contacted Hattori Heiji through the Bakugan website and asked to meet him in a park near his house and had Kaito do the same with Hakuba Saguru while Ran with Sera Masumi.
"The plan is simple, we invite them, they arrive, we tell them if we win, they join, we win.", Shinichi had told them.
And now, in the early morning, the three Vanguard waited in the park, searching around for the three they had invited for brawling.
"Kudo!". Shinichi looked ahead and saw Heiji running towards him.
"Right on time.", Shinichi noted.
"Like hell I'm gonna be late for a brawl I'd been waitin' for.", Heiji said as he took his breath.
"Why didn't you ask for it then?", Shinichi asked confused.
"Because I had defeated him.", Saguru announced his presence arrogantly as he walked towards Kaito, "He's not that strong.".
"And you're a British bastard with nose longer than Pinocchio.", Kaito replied before Heiji can speak.
Ran coughed to hide her snicker while Heiji and Shinichi burst laughing, with Saguru frowning at Kaito.
"Oh man! That was the best insult I've ever heard in awhile!", Masumi, who still covered her face with her hat, laughed as she arrived and walked towards Ran.
"Thank you, as a Magician I must keep my audience entertained.", Kaito said smugly before he bowed.
"Then this will be your last show.", Saguru said coldly, not happy he was mocked for the first time.
"We'll see.", Kaito smirked.
"Let's have a friendly battle.", Ran smiled politely at Masumi as she raised her hand.
"Sure!", Masumi shook Ran's hand happily.
"May the better Detective win.", Shinichi smirked at Heiji.
Heiji smirked back, "Yeah, may da better Detective win.".
Each Vanguard Brawler and their opponent stood across each other, keeping enough distance between each other for the brawl.
The six pulled out the field card which started glowing in their attribute colors as they cried, "Field Open!".
And the brawls began.
Ran V Masumi,
"Gate Card, Set!", Both girls cried as they threw their Gate Cards opposite to each other.
"I'll start, Gate Card Set!", Ran cried as she threw another Gate Card next to her own.
"Bakugan Brawl! Bakugan Stand! Haos Mantris!".
Haos Mantris. 390 Gs
"If I win this battle, you'll join our team; the Bakugan Battle Vanguard. If you win, you can do as you please.", Ran said.
"Battle Vanguard?", Masumi repeated in confusion.
"A team of Brawlers dedicated to stopping bullies and those who want to use Bakugan for evil, Shinichi is the leader and true founder.", Ran explained.
Masumi said nothing before she smiled widely, "I'm joining either way whether I lose or not. Gate Card, Set!", She too set another Gate Card next to hers.
"What?", Ran said in confusion as Masumi grabbed a Bakugan and threw it on her card, across Mantris.
"Bakugan Brawl! Bakugan Stand! Darkus Centipoid!".
Haos Mantris: 390 Gs
Darkus Centipoid: 400 Gs
"Gate Card, Open! Darkus Reactor!", Masumi cried as her reactor gate card activated.
Haos Mantris: 390 Gs
Darkus Centipoid: 400 200 = 600 Gs
"Ability Card, Activate! Marionette!", Ran activated an ability card.
Mantris let out a battle cry as it grabbed Centipoid with its arms before throwing the Darkus Bakugan aside, landing on Masumi's second Gate Card.
"Not bad.", Masumi nodded in approval before she threw her second Bakugan at Mantris.
"Bakugan Brawl! Bakugan Stand! Darkus Siege!".
Haos Mantris: 390 Gs
Darkus Siege: 400 Gs
"Bakugan Brawl! Bakugan Stand! Haos Centipoid!", Ran cried as she threw her second Bakugan at Centipoid.
"Wait what?", Masumi cried in surprise at seeing that Ran had the same Bakugan.
Haos Centipoid: 400 Gs
Darkus Centipoid: 400 Gs
"Gate Card, Open! Positive Delta!", Masumi cried as she activated her command card.
Haos Centipoid: 400 – 200 = 200 Gs
Darkus Centipoid: 400 Gs
"Ability Card, Activate! Spiced Assault!", Ran cried as she activated her ability.
Haos Centipoid: 200 100 = 300 Gs
Darkus Centipoid: 400 – 100 = 300 Gs
Haos Mantris: 390 Gs
Darkus Siege: 400 – 100 = 300 Gs
"Mantris, Centipoid, attack!", Ran ordered her Bakugan.
Both Bakugan let out a battle cry as they charged towards their opponent. Darkus Centipoid didn't have the chance to do anything as Haos Centipoid coiled around it and squeezed it hard, until both returned back in sphere form.
"Ability Card, Activate! Darkness Sword!", Masumi cried as Siege's lance glowed purple before he stabbed Mantris, causing the Bakugan to let out a cry in pain before both returned to their sphere form.
Haos Mantris: 390 Gs
Darkus Siege: 300 100 = 400 Gs
Mantris landed at Ran's feet and Centipoid fell in her hand, while Centipoid landed at Masumi's feet and Siege fell in her hand.
Ran Mouri: 1
Masumi Sera: 1
"Wicked. You're way better than Runo, old friend!", Masumi exclaimed.
"Old friend?", Ran blinked in confusion.
"Jog your memory, but I'll give you a hint to help, the ocean!", Masumi laughed before she threw her last Gate Card, "Gate Card, Set!".
"Bakugan Brawl! Bakugan Stand! Darkus Vladitor!".
Darkus Vladitor: 450 Gs
"Bakugan Brawl! Bakugan Stand! Haos Leonidas!", Ran threw her last Bakugan across Vladitor on Masumi's last Gate Card.
Darkus Vladitor: 450 Gs
Haos Leonidas: 450 Gs
"We meet again, Leonidas.", Vladitor said slowly.
"Vladitor, as ugly as ever.", Leonidas scoffed.
"You two know each other?", Masumi asked Vladitor surprised.
Vladitor glanced at Masumi before he looked back at Leonidas, "We've met a few times before.".
"A few times is an understatement.", Leonidas grumbled.
"Funny, everyone here knows each other, that's awesome!", Masumi cried in happiness.
"I still don't remember you…", Ran mumbled.
"Gate Card, Open! Darkus Vladitor Boost Card!", Masumi cried as she activated her boost card.
Darkus Vladitor: 900 Gs
Haos Leonidas: 450 Gs
"Ability Card, Activate! Rapid Haos!", Ran activated her ability card before she pulled out one of her two current Bakugan and threw it, "Bakugan Brawl! Bakugan Stand! Haos Mantris!".
Darkus Vladitor: 900 Gs
Haos Leonidas & Mantris: 840 Gs
"Ability Card, Activate! Dark Sphere Impact!", Masumi cried as she activated Vladitor's ability.
Vladitor created the dark sphere in his hand as he growled at Leonidas, "I'll crush you.".
Darkus Vladitor: 900 200 = 1100 Gs
Haos Leonidas & Mantris: 840 Gs
"Ability Card, Activate! Marionette!", Ran activated Mantris's ability.
Vladitor's eyes widened once Mantris easily grabbed him with its arm. Vladitor let out a growl before he threw the sphere towards Leonidas before he himself was tossed above and behind to land on Ran's Gate card.
Leonidas crossed his arms as he took the sphere's hit, pushed back inches from his place by the hit's impact, growling.
"Bakugan Brawl! Bakugan Stand! Haos Centipoid!", Ran cried as she threw her last Bakugan across Vladitor.
Haos Centipoid: 400 Gs
Darkus Vladitor: 1100 Gs
"Gate Card, Open! Hyper Merge!", Ran activated the current Gate Card Vladitor was on.
Haos Centipoid: 400 100 = 500 Gs
Darkus Vladitor: 1100 – 300 = 800 Gs
Haos Leonidas & Mantris: 840 200 = 1040 Gs
"Ability Card, Activate! Spiced Assault!", Ran activated her ability card.
Haos Centipoid: 500 100 = 600 Gs
Darkus Vladitor: 800 – 100 = 700 Gs
Centipoid let out a battle cry and then charged towards Vladitor, who caught Centipoid from its pincers.
He looked down at Ran and grumbled, "You're smart despite not looking like so.".
"What makes you say that? You'll win this battle!", Masumi pointed out.
"After you used all your ability cards, and have only Centipoid and Siege to use, while she still has a Gate Card to use, not counting the other set. And she can use all her three Bakugan again.", Vladitor explained before he punched Centipoid with his other hand and then slammed it on the ground, before both returned to their sphere forms.
Masumi blinked slowly as she finally registered Vladitor's words, who returned to her hand, while Centipoid fell at Ran's feet.
Ran picked up Centipoid and told it with a proud smile, "You did a good job, back there.".
Ran Mouri: 1
Masumi Sera: 2
"You've gotta be kidding…", Masumi mumbled as Vladitor popped out and rested on her shoulder.
"Good luck winning.", He scoffed sarcastically.
"I need just one battle.", Masumi said stubbornly as she pulled out one of her other Bakugan, "Bakugan Brawl! Bakugan Stand! Darkus Siege!".
Siege on Ran's other Gate Card.
Darkus Siege: 400 Gs
"Gate Card, Set!", Ran threw her last Gate Card next to the one Siege stood on.
"Bakugan Brawl! Bakugan Stand! Haos Centipoid!", Ran threw Centipoid across Siege.
Darkus Siege: 400 Gs
Haos Centipoid: 400 Gs
"Ability Card, Activate! Darkness Tornado!", Masumi activated her ability.
Darkus Siege: 400 100 = 500 Gs
Haos Centipoid: 400 – 100 = 300 Gs
Haos Leonidas & Mantris: 1040 – 100 = 940 Gs
"I'm getting bored here.", Leonidas grumbled, Mantris nodding in agreement.
"Don't worry the battle will be over now.", Masumi replied with a smirk.
"Not really. Gate Card, Open! Final Judgement!", Ran replied with the same smirk, making Masumi's eyes widen.
"What?!", She cried in disbelief as Siege returned to sphere form and fell at her feet while Centipoid returned back to Ran's hand.
Ran Mouri: 2
Masumi Sera: 2
"Now it is one battle left for both of us.", Ran replied with a wide smile.
"And now you have Centipoid to battle with.", Vladitor reminded Masumi, "You either face Leonidas and Mantris, or you face Centipoid again, on her Gate Card.".
Masumi remained silent, calculation all the possibilities in her current situation before she let out a loud laugh, taking of her fedora, as she cried, "You're better than the Wizard!".
'Had she gotten crazy?', Vladitor thought.
"Wizard…", Ran mumbled and as soon as she saw Masumi's face, she had a quick flashback to that time she went with Shinichi to the beach 5 years ago with Yukiko, when she met a girl of similar appearance with her brothers and mother.
"You… back at the beach… it's you…", Ran finally remembered Masumi in disbelief.
"Yes! You remembered me! Told you my first friend will remember me Vlad!", Masumi cheered happily.
"I can't believe it's actually you! I thought I'd never see you again since we never got your name before we left.", Ran said astonished.
"Yeah well, when I saw your picture on the Bakugan Website i immediately remembered you.", Masumi smiled widely before she threw her last Bakugan on Ran's Gate Card.
"Bakugan Brawl! Bakugan Stand! Darkus Centipoid!".
"Bakugan Brawl! Bakugan Stand! Haos Centipoid!".
Darkus Centipoid: 400 Gs
Haos Centipoid: 400 Gs
"Gate Card, Open! Haos Reactor!", Ran activated her Gate Card.
"Ability Card, Activate! Grand Down!", Masumi activated her ability, nullifying Ran's Gate card.
"Ability Card, activate! Attractor! Leo, attack!", Ran cried making Masumi's eyes widen.
"Wait what?!", She cried.
"With pleasure!", Leonidas growled as he flew from the Gate Card he was on high in the air before he dashed down with all his might at Darkus Centipoid, slamming into it, before every Bakugan returned to its sphere form.
Ran Mouri: 3
Masumi Sera: 2
Winner: Ran Mouri
The field Ran and Masumi has created disappeared as Masumi ran towards Ran and cried, "That was EPIC! This may be the best brawl I've ever had in my life!".
"Uhh thanks?", Ran said, surprised from Masumi's happiness despite losing.
She then smiled as she raised her hand, "I'm just glad we met again, properly this time. Mouri Ran.".
Masumi smiled widely as she shook her hand, "Sera Masumi!".
Masumi then noticed that the boys weren't back, "They're still not done.".
"Yeah… hey, how about you go with me while I buy some groceries for Shinichi's house and I can tell you everything about the Vanguard?", Ran suggested.
"Sure, why not!".
Shinichi V Heiji,
"Gate Card, Set!", Both boys cried as they threw their Gate Cards.
"Bakugan Brawl! Bakugan Stand! Ventus Ravenoid!", Heiji threw his first Bakugan on his card.
"Bakugan Brawl! Bakugan Stand! Pyrus Saurus!", Shinichi threw his first Bakugan across Ravenoid.
Ventus Ravenoid: 390 Gs
Pyrus Saurus: 380 Gs
"Gate Card, Open! Ventus Reactor!", Heiji activated his Gate Card.
Ventus Ravenoid: 390 200 = 590 Gs
Pyrus Saurus: 380 Gs
"Ability Card Activate! Power Charge!", Shinichi activated his ability card.
Ventus Ravenoid: 590 Gs
Pyrus Saurus: 380 100 = 480 Gs
Saurus let out a battle cry before he charged with his shoulders towards Ravenoid, before slamming into him.
Ravenoid flew a few feet backwards before he let out a battle cry, and flew swiftly towards Saurus, before front flipping, and slamming his clawed feet down on Saurus's face, causing him to let out a battle cry before both Bakugan returned to sphere form.
Heiji Hattori: 1
Shinichi Kudo: 0
Shinichi wasted no time after picking up Saurus, who fell at his feet, before he threw another Gate Card next to his, "Gate Card, Set!", and then threw his second Bakugan on his second Gate Card, "Bakugan Brawl! Bakugan Stand! Pyrus Griffon!".
Heiji placed Ravenoid, who had landed back in his hand, back in his place in the Bakugan holder, before grabbing the second Bakugan and threw it across Griffon, "Bakugan Brawl! Bakugan Stand! Ventus Falconeer!".
Pyrus Griffon: 390 Gs
Ventus Falconeer: 340 Gs
Shinichi smirked before he grabbed Nillious and threw him at his first Gate Card, "Bakugan Brawl! Bakugan Stand! Pyrus Nillious!".
Pyrus Nillious: 450 Gs
"Gate Card, Open! Pyrus Reactor!", Shinichi activated his second gate card.
Pyrus Griffon: 390 200 = 590 Gs
Ventus Falconeer: 340 Gs
"Ability Activate! Frame Wind!", Heiji cried as he activated Falconeer's ability.
Pyrus Griffon: 590 Gs
Ventus Falconeer: 440 Gs
Falconeer moved his wings fast, creating gusts of wind to attack Griffon, who let out a loud growl before he leaped, with the help of his own wings, and bit Falconeer in his neck, slamming him to the ground, before both returned to their sphere forms.
Heiji Hattori: 1
Shinichi Kudo: 1
"You're good.", Shinichi said as Heiji picked up Falconeer before he grabbed Ingram.
"So are ya.", Heiji said with a smile before he threw Ingram across Nillious, "Bakugan Brawl! Bakugan Stand! Ventus Ingram!".
Pyrus Nillious: 450 Gs
Ventus Ingram: 450 Gs
"Gate Card, Set!", Shinichi cried as he threw his last Gate Card next to his current one.
"Bakugan Brawl! Bakugan Stand! Pyrus Saurus!", Shinichi threw Saurus at his last Gate Card.
"Don' know what yar plannin' but I don' like it!", Heiji cried as he threw his Bakugan across Saurus, "Bakugan Brawl! Bakugan Stand! Ventus Ravenoid!".
"Gate Card, Open! Final Judgement!", Shinichi smirked and Heiji's jaw dropped once Ravenoid was automatically defeated, falling at his feet in his sphere form.
Heiji Hattori: 1
Shinichi Kudo: 2
"Got you! I wasn't planning anything.", Shinichi smirked as Saurus returned to his hand before he cried, "Gate Card, Open! Pyrus Nillious Boost!".
Pyrus Nillious: 450 450 = 900 Gs
Ventus Ingram: 450 Gs
"Didn't think I'll ever see you calm as now, Nillious.", Ingram commented.
"Aggravate me then if you'd like the old me to return.", Nillious snorted.
"Ability Activate! Hellfire!", Shinichi cried as he activated an ability card.
Nillious's two heads took a deep breath before both opened their mouths, dark red flames forming, before shooting them at Ingram.
Pyrus Nillious: 900 200 = 1100 Gs
Ventus Ingram: 450 Gs
"Ability Activate! Continuous Dance – Phoenix Position!", Heiji cried as he activated Ingram's ability.
Ingram let out a phoenix cry as his body glowed green, before raising both arms to block Nillious's fire.
Pyrus Nillious: 1100 – 300 = 800 Gs
Ventus Ingram: 450 Gs
"Damn it! He's too powerful!", Ingram cried as he couldn't block the fire much longer, and it broke through his arms, hitting him in the chest and he let out a continuous cry of pain.
"Wasn't I always?", Nillious laughed before Ingram returned to his sphere form, falling at Heiji's feet. Nillious then returned to his sphere form and fell in Shinichi's hands.
Heiji Hattori: 1
Shinichi Kudou: 3
Winner: Shinichi Kudou
Kaito V Saguru,
"Gate Card, Set!", Both boys cried as they threw their Gate Cards.
"Ready to lose?", Saguru asked arrogantly.
"With Elfin by my side? I don't think so.", Kaito replied confidently, making Saguru scoff.
"You think you won't lose just because of a Bakugan? You're pathetic!", Saguru laughed before he pulled out his Bakugan and threw it on his Gate Card, "Bakugan Brawl! Bakugan Stand! Subterra Manion!".
"Elfin isn't just any Bakugan, she's my Guardian Bakugan! My best friend! And the other Bakugan are my friends too!", Kaito replied before pulling out one of his Bakugan and throwing it across Manion, "Bakugan Brawl! Bakugan Stand! Aquos Siege!".
Subterra Manion: 350 Gs
Aquos Siege: 400 Gs
"Friends? Ha! I don't believe in such thing! Everyone is just means to an end, even the Bakugan.", Saguru stated before he let out a laugh, not noticing how Manion turned to look at him, and so did Cyndeous who was present on his arm.
"Saguru… How can you say that? After all our battles?", Cyndeous couldn't help but ask.
"You helped me win, you and the other five Bakugan I often use. When you lose like the other Bakugan I stopped using, I'll stop using you too! You all are just tools to help me reach number 1!", Saguru cried sternly at Cyndeous, shocking Kaito, Elfin, and Siege of his attitude.
Siege even turned to Kaito and seemed to tell Elfin something, to which she responded by, "Yeah, I agree Siege, he is indeed a bastard.".
"British Bastard… I found a nickname for him.", Kaito said, loud enough for Saguru to hear him and glare at him.
"I'll make you regret saying that.", Saguru threatened before he activated his gate card, "Gate Card, Open! Subterra Reactor!".
Subterra Manion: 350 200 = 550 Gs
Aquos Siege: 400 Gs
"Gate Card, Set!", Kaito threw another Gate Card next to his.
"Ability Card, Activate! Water Tornado!", Kaito then activated his ability, and a water tornado started forming around Siege.
Subterra Manion: 550 – 100 = 450 Gs
Aquos Siege: 400 100 = 500 Gs
"Ability Card, Activate! Copycat!", Saguru smirked as he activated his ability card, Manion forming a water tornado like Siege.
Subterra Manion: 450 100 = 550 Gs
Aquos Siege: 500 - 100 = 400 Gs
"Bakugan Brawl! Bakugan Stand! Aquos Limulus!", Kaito cried as he threw his second Bakugan on his first Gate Card.
"Manion, finish Siege off!", Saguru cried. Manion hesitated for a second, which gave Kaito the chance to activate an ability for Limulus, "Ability Activate! Dive Mirage!".
Saguru's eyes widened once Limulus moved to the Gate Card Manion and Siege were on, nullifying it, "Impossible…".
Subterra Manion: 550 – 200 = 350 Gs
Aquos Siege & Limulus: 750 Gs
"Nothing says in the Dive Mirage ability that my Bakugan can't move to an occupied Gate Card.", Kaito smirked before he looked at Manion apologetically, "Sorry buddy.".
And then Siege spun his javelin before he stabbed Manion in the chest, causing the Bakugan to let out a cry of pain before it returned to its sphere form, Siege and Limulus following behind.
Kaito Kuroba: 1
Saguru Hakuba: 0
Manion fell at Saguru's feet while Siege and Limulus returned to Kaito's hand.
"Useless Bakugan!", Saguru spat in British English at Manion, not bothering to pick it up as he pulled out his second Bakugan and threw it angrily on Kaito's first Gate Card, "Bakugan Brawl! Bakugan Stand! Subterra Wormquake!".
Subterra Wormquake: 400 Gs
"Hey! Have some respect for your Bakugan!", Elfin cried from where she rested on Kaito's shoulder.
"Shut up, you freaky hag!", Saguru cried angrily.
"Old… hag?", Elfin repeated slowly before she floated off Kaito's shoulder angrily, "KAITO! THROW ME NOW!".
"With pleasure!", Kaito cried, sharing her anger at her being insulted. She closed and Kaito grabbed her then threw her across Wormquake, "Bakugan Brawl! Bakugan Stand! Aquos Elfin!".
Subterra Wormquake: 400 Gs
Aquos Elfin: 450 Gs
"Gate Card, Open! Aquos Reactor!", Kaito activated his Gate Card.
Subterra Wormquake: 400 Gs
Aquos Elfin: 450 200 = 650 Gs
"Gate Card, Set!", Saguru threw another Gate Card before he activated Wormquake's ability, "Ability Activate! Spirit Canyon!".
The Gate Card where Wormquake was on changed to resemble the canyons.
Subterra Wormquake: 400 150 Gs = 550 Gs
Aquos Elfin: 650 Gs
"I'm sorry Wormquake, but your partner needs to be defeated to knock some sense into him!", Elfin said as she cracked her knuckles.
Wormquake nodded faintly as Saguru cried, "Oh please! As if he can understand you!".
"Yes, he can Hakubaka!", Elfin and Kaito chorused.
"What did you just call me?", Saguru snarled.
"Hakubaka.", Elfin repeated before she charged towards Wormquake, tackled him, and sent two hard punches into the Bakugan's face, before both returned to sphere form, Wormquake fell at Saguru's feet next to Manion while Elfin returned in Kaito's hand.
Kaito Kuroba: 2
Saguru Hakuba: 0
"And in English, its Hakubastard.", Kaito added in said language, aggravating Saguru even more.
"Gate Card, Set!", Saguru cried angrily as he threw his other Gate Card behind Kaito's. "Bakugan Brawl! Bakugan Stand! Subterra Cyndeous!", He grabbed a silent Cyndeous and threw him on his Gate Card.
Subterra Cyndeous: 450 Gs
"You just got lucky you brat! Nothing is special about you nor your Bakugan!", Saguru cried angrily.
"I got lucky twice? We disagree again, Hakubaka.", Kaito said with a sheepish smile, that increased once he saw Saguru growling at him in anger.
"Bakugan Brawl! Bakugan Stand! Aquos Elfin!", Kaito cried as he threw Elfin across Cyndeous.
Subterra Cyndeous: 450 Gs
Aquos Elfin: 450 Gs
"I'm sorry about what he called you.", Cyndeous apologized once Elfin appeared in her true form.
"You're a nice guy. I pity you fell in his hands.", Eflin replied with a genuine smile.
"Gate Card, Open! Positive Delta!", Saguru activated his Gate Card before smirking like a predator as he pulled out an ability card, "Ability Card, Activate! Desert Sun!".
Subterra Cyndeous: 450 Gs
Aquos Elfin: 450 – 400 = 50 Gs
A sun appeared above Elfin, and its extreme heat made her kneel and groan in pain.
"I win!", Saguru cried as Cyndeous reluctantly raised his fist, and sent a punch towards Elfin.
"I win, you mean.", Kaito smirked as he pulled out an ability card, "Ability Activate! Twin-Back!".
Elfin caught Cyndeous's punch easily, her body glowing blue.
"OH YEAH!", Elfin cried as she felt her power increasing, standing up.
"W-What's happening?", Saguru asked confused.
"Elfin's ability Twin-Back has the G-Power taken from her returned, and doubled.", Kaito smirked.
Subterra Cyndeous: 450 Gs
Aquos Elfin: 50 800 = 850 Gs
"Get him girl!", Kaito said excitedly.
"WITH PLEASURE!", Elfin laughed before she charged towards Cyndeous, and sent a barrage of punches at him.
Saguru's eyes widened as he saw Cyndeous not even attempting to block the punches. "Cyndeous, do something!", He cried desperately.
"Why should I?", Cyndeous managed to say, "Just like you could care less about us Bakugan, about me, I could care less about you.".
Saguru's eyes widened even further at Cyndeous's words, and the latter returned to his sphere, falling at Saguru's feet next to the other three Bakugan.
Kaito Kuroba: 3
Saguru Hakuba: 0
Winner: Kaito Kuroba
The field around the boys disappeared simultaneously. Heiji and Shinichi walked towards each other and shook hands.
"I guess I need ta work on my strategy, yar darn good at Bakugan Brawling.", Heiji said with a smirk.
"I had lots of time to practice and test different strategies until I settled on the best ones.", Shinichi shrugged before he and Heiji with their Bakugan, noticed how Saguru knelt, his three Bakugan still on the ground.
"He lost?", Heiji said in disbelief.
"Told you his arrogance will have him lose.", Ingram reminded Heiji.
"Why hasn't he picked up his Bakugan?", Shinichi asked suspiciously.
"I smell an arrogant Human.", Nillious deduced.
Kaito walked towards Saguru, Elfin resting on his shoulder.
"How did I lose? I read everything about you I-".
"You were cocky and overconfident, and you had no trust in your Bakugan.", Kaito interrupted Saguru before he knelt and picked up the three Subterra Bakugan.
"W-What?", Saguru asked in disbelief.
"You treat Bakugan as tools. We are living beings as you, just because we enjoy brawling especially with you Humans as partners doesn't make us any less.", Elfin explained.
"Here.", Kaito handed Saguru his Bakugan, "Maybe when you spend some time around us in the Vanguard, you'll learn.".
"Vanguard?", Saguru parroted.
"Come on guys! Let's head to my manor. The girls are probably waiting for us there.", Shinichi said.
As Shinichi had said, when the boys arrived, Masumi and Ran were indeed waiting for them there. Ran had even cooked for everyone breakfast, and everyone sat at the dining table, eating the delicious food. Shinichi sat at the head of the table, on his right Kaito, Ran, and Masumi, while on his left were Heiji and Saguru. The Bakugan were resting on the dining table.
Everyone then got the chance to introduce themselves properly to each other, with Masumi telling the tale of how she met Shinichi and Ran, then Kaito boasted about his magic tricks, Ran spoke humbly about her Karate tournaments, Shinichi about his soccer matches with his school, and Heiji spoke about his Kendo tournaments. Saguru remained silent.
"How come ya entered Kudo's house without him?", Heiji asked curiously.
"Childhood best friend so I have a copy of his key, especially since he doesn't take care of himself.", Ran explained.
"What a loving girlfriend you are, Ran!", Kaito teased.
"Shut up!", Shinichi cried while Ran just blushed.
Shinichi then turned to Masumi, "I still can't believe we've met after five years.".
"Like I told Ran, I recognized you both instantly when I saw your names in the Bakugan news, but things kept coming up that prevented me from meeting you instantly.", Masumi explained.
"So, what is dis Vanguard yar talkin' about?", Heiji asked curiously.
Shinichi then preceded to tell them in details about the Bakugan Battle Vanguard with everyone listening attentively. Saguru, however, had half of his focus with Shinichi, while his other focus was with the conversation the Bakugan were having.
"This food looks delicious.", Ingram noted.
"From what Kaito tells me, it is indeed.", Eflin said.
"Unfortunately, she has to cook too for her drunk lousy father.", Leonidas grumbled.
"Teach her to put him in place then.", Nillious suggested.
"Think I didn't try? She thinks it's unpolite.", Leonidas replied.
"Humans…", Vladitor sighed.
"Yeah, Humans…", Cyndeous repeated, but his tone was hurt.
"Something wrong, Cyndeous?", Ingram asked curiously.
"His jerk of a partner said he was just a tool and so are the other Bakugan.", Elfin explained.
"Dump him then, why bother and stay with him?", Vladitor said.
"I care about him, and I thought he cared about me.", Cyndeous replied and Saguru winced at his words.
"Yeah dat Kusou guy is a bastard.", Heiji nodded once Shinichi finished the story, gaining Saguru's attention.
"I say we all get stronger and prove our team is better than his.", Masumi suggested.
"No.", Shinichi said, surprising everyone. "I have got nothing to prove to anyone. I'm doing this for the sake of those who enjoy Bakugan, and the Bakugan themselves.".
"That's very noble of you.", Saguru spoke up, and neither irony nor mockery was present in his tone. It was a genuine compliment.
"Someone has to do something about what's coming.", Shinichi said, making everyone look at him curiously.
"Not all Brawlers nor Bakugan are good, some are bad, really bad. What Nillious told me, my vision, and the truth behind Bakugan that Nillious and Elfin had told me, made me take this Vanguard seriously.", Shinichi explained, "And you should too. Something tells me the fate of the worlds will be in our hands, if my vision is to be believed.".
"I'm with you Shinichi.", Ran said.
"Already in.", Kaito said.
"I trust you my friend! So I'm in.", Masumi nodded.
"I'm in.", Saguru nodded without explanation.
"If joinin' means I'll get ta beat jerks playin' Bakugan, I'm in.", Heiji nodded with a smirk.
Shinichi smiled at his new teammates before stood up and raised his right hand forward. Ran placed her hand on top of his followed by Kaito, Heiji, Masumi, and finally Saguru.
The Bakugan Battle Vanguard has been officially formed.
