//------------------------------// // The Legendary Dragon and Adagio's Struggle. // Story: Bakugan: Equestria Girls // by CosmicAlchemist24 //------------------------------// Location: Sunset’s Apartment “I can’t believe the witch got to you.” Rainbow said angrily as she and the other Rainbooms went over what happened to Rarity a few days ago. Skyress then jumped onto her partner's shoulder. “Don’t get too worked up Rainbow, that’s just what Lilac wants.” She said. “Skyress is right Rainbow and besides I’m fine.” Rarity said. “That maybe, but that girl’s got some nerve to come up and attack you.” Rainbow said crossing her arms. “Not only that, Neon attacked Clyde in the park and almost took Wolfurio away from him.” Sci-Twi said. “That maybe, but thanks to the battle we know that the ‘Doom Card’ has a loophole.” Twilight said. “If there is a strong bond between the bakugan and the brawler, the card only activates if the player's life falls to zero.” Sunset said. “That gives us a small advantage, right?” Pinkie asked. “Yea, but we have to very careful and be on guard at all times.” Twilight said. “She’s right, we already know Neon and this IIfrit guy are working with Lilac. Who know’s how many more lackeys she could have waiting in the wings.” Applejack said. “Lilac said that there is more to this than we all think and that has me worried.” Sunset said looking down. Before anything else could be said, there was a knock on the front door. “Hold on guys.” Sunset said as she got up and walked over to the front door. “Who is it?” She asked. “Open the door Shimmer, we need to talk.” Sunset recognized the voice and opened the door to reveal Adagio, Aria and Sonata. “Hey, what are you guys doing here?” Sunset asked in a confused tone. “Like I said, we need to talk. Can we come in?” Adagio asked. “Uh sure, come on in.” Sunset said stepping out of their way. The Dazzlings made their way in and walked to the living room. “Girls, we got company.” The girls turned to see the Dazzlings walking in. “Well, this is unexpected.” Fluttershy said. “You’re telling me, what are you girls doing her?” Rainbow asked. “We need to talk about that Lilac girl, we heard from the boys that Clyde and Rarity were attacked.” Adagio said as she and her sisters took a seat. “Funny, we were just talking about her.” Pinkie said with a smile. “Then that saves us time, we want to help you all take her down.” Aria said crossing her legs. The Rainbooms were shocked by Aria’s words. “Really, I thought you three would want to stay out of this.” Twilight said. “Normally we would, but we can see that you all can’t handle this on your own this time.” Adagio said crossing her arms. “She’s right, That girl is literally leaking dark magic and it’s way beyond anything you’ve faced.” Sonata said in a worried tone. The Rainbooms looked at one another before Sunset spoke up. “She’s right, we’re going to need all the help we can get on this one.” She said. After a few seconds, Coredom, Linehalt, Strikeflier, Rubanoid, Skyress, Akwimos and Helios all jumped onto their respective partner’s shoulders. “Oh now you guys want to join the conversation?” Aria said. “This isn’t the time Aria.” Linehalt said. “Linehalt’s right, we need to focus.” Rubanoid said. “Thank you Rubanoid. Tell me girls, have you heard of the Legendary Dragon?” Linehalt asked. The Rainbooms perked up. “Yes Rubanoid was telling us about him yesterday. He died protecting New Vestroia right?” Rainbow asked. “That is correct, he was the strongest and wisest Bakugan in New Vestroia.” Linehalt answered. “Yes we know the story, but what does he have to do with anything?” Rainbow asked. “Well, we might need his help.” Linehalt said. Everyone looked at the Darkus Bakugan with confusion. “I'm sorry Linehalt, but isn't he kinda dead?” Sonata asked. Linehalt then looked to Rubanoid. “I see you didn't tell them the whole story.” He said. “We were busy, I couldn’t finish the whole thing.” Rubanoid growled. “Then allow me to fill in a few blanks. Yes the legendary dragon maybe dead but what most bakugan don't know is that he and his wife had a child before his fight with Naga.” Linehalt explained. The girls eyes all went wide after hearing that, but they let Linehalt continue “He was a Dragonoid like his father and his name was Pyrus Neo Dragonoid.” He said. Twilight didn’t know why, but she felt strange after hearing that name. “Pyrus Neo Dragonoid.” She thought to herself. “So what became of him, you know after his father died?” Applejack asked. Linehalt sighed and looked to his friends. “As you can imagine, he took the loss of his father really hard. So ever since that day, he’s been training intensively so that he can follow in his father's footsteps. He vowed that he would do anything to protect New Vestroia, even if it cost him his life as well.” He said. The girls all felt sad for the Pyrus Dragonoid. “I can only imagine how much pain he must have been in.” Fluttershy said in a sad tone. Aria then looked to Linehalt. “So, you think the son can help us?” She asked. “Maybe, I heard that he and his mother are now living in a place on earth called Vanhoover.” Linehalt said. Pinkie then stood up with her usual smile on her face. “That’s great! All we need to do is go to Vanhoover, find the Legendary Dragon’s son and ask him to help us. Piece of cake.” She said as she actually pulled a piece of cake out of thin air. “Um Pinkie, I’m not against your idea, but-” “Vanhoover, is like a week away from here and if we leave Canterlot that Lilac girl will get to do whatever she want.” Rainbow said cutting Sunset off. “Dashie’s right, we can’t leave the city unprotected.” Fluttershy said in a serious tone. “Then we won’t.” Everyone turned to Adagio who had a smile on her face. “I suggest we split into two teams, one stays here and the other goes to find Neo Dragonoid.” She said. The others thought about this before answering. “I don’t know, we all work better when we’re all together.” Rarity said. Aria rolled her eyes and spoke up. “I know you all are about the whole ‘Magic of Friendship’ thing, but that’s not going to cut it this time around. You’re all going to have to rely on yourselves and your partner bakugan. One day, you’re going to have to battle alone without people cheering you on.” She said in a harsh tone. The Rainbooms all looked down. “She’s right, we need to do this.” Sci-Twi said. “I agree, we do.” Sunset said. “Then what are we waiting for let’s get a move on.” Rainbow said standing up. “Slow down there Dash, we can’t just leave right now we need to plan for this.” Applejack said pulling Rainbow back down to her seat. “She’s right Dashie, that and we can’t just skip school.” Fluttershy said. Rainbow just rolled her eyes. “We need talk to Principal Celestia, she’ll understand if we explain the situation.” Rarity suggested. “Hopefully so tell me, if the Principal says yes who going to go find the Dragonoid and who’s staying here?” Aria asked curiously. “Good point, who’s going where?” Sci-Twi asked. “I thought about.” Everyone turned to the Equestrian Princess. “It’s best if we take some of our heavy hitters with us to find Neo Dragonoid, so Me, Sunset, Applejack, other me and Rainbow head to Vanhoover and Adagio, Sonata, Aria, Rarity, Fluttershy and Pinkie stay here with the school.” She said. “WHAT!” Pinkie yelled. “Calm down Pinkie, I’m sure there will be plenty of action right here in town.” Rarity said patting her friend on the back. “I guess.” Pinkie said with small pout. “As much as I would like to see this Dragonoid myself, I think the teams are a good idea.” Adagio said. Aria, Sonata and Fluttershy nodded in agreement. “Sweet let’s head to the school, Principal Celestia and Vice Principal Luna Should still be there.” Sunset said standing up. Everyone nodded and began walking out of Sunset’s apartment. A few hours earlier, Location: ??? “Stop laughing you bastards!” Neon said angrily as Noteworthy, IIfrit and Ledger were watching a replay of his battle with Clyde. “HAHAHAHAHAHA, I could watch this over and over all day and laugh every time.” Noteworthy said. “Same here pal.” Ledger said with a snicker. IIfrit kept his comments to himself, but kept laughing. “I’m not the only one who lost, what about IIfrit?” Neon asked glaring at his teammates. Before they could answer Lilac, Dr.Rex and Blueblood walked in. “IIfrit was actually impressive in his battle against Rainbow Dash and he didn’t get overconfident like you did. Loss or not, he did well.” Lilac said smiling at IIfrit. “I agree, Neon you need to start focusing on the battle instead of showing off.” Blueblood said with a smirk. “What was that!?” Neon said angrily. “Calm down kids, this is not time for us to be arguing amongst ourselves. It's time for your next mission, Noteworthy it’s your turn to have a little fun.” The Doctor said looking at one of his many monitors. “Finally, so who am I taking on?” Noteworthy asked in an excited tone. “First things first, Ledger and Blueblood you both are heading to Vanhoover.” Dr.Rex said. Ledger raised an eyebrow while Blueblood smiled. “Very well, come on Ledger.” Blueblood said walking out the room. “Sure, but why?”Ledger asked. “I’ll fill you in on the way.” Blueblood said. Ledger just shrugged his shoulders and followed Blueblood. “Now Noteworthy, you next target is right here.” Dr. Rex pressed a button and a picture appeared on one of the monitor. Noteworthy looked at the monitor and then back to the doctor. “Why her?” He asked. “I have a new experiment I want to work on and I need you to bring data on this girls Bakugan partner back to me.” Dr.Rex explained. “So basically don’t win, right?” Noteworthy asked. “Correct.” The doctor said with a nod. “Alright, later people.” Noteworthy said before vanishing in a bright flash of light. Lilac then turned to the good doctor. “So what’s this experiment you’re talking about?” Lilac asked. “I’d like to know myself.” Neon said walking forward. IIfrit was also curious, but kept to himself. “Let’s just say, I have plans for this particular bakugan.” Dr. Rex said with a chuckle. Hydranoid and Ballista jumped onto a table in the room. “What do you think about this experiment Hydranoid?” Ballista asked. “I’m not sure, but-” Hydranoid was cut off by his partner picking him up. “Come on Hydranoid, we need to get going.” Lilac said before walking out. While she was walking, Hydranoid forced himself out of Lilacs hand. “ What’s the big idea Lilac?” He growled. “Chill I just needed some distance from the others, We’ll be going to Vanhoover in a few days.” Lilac explained. “What, why?” Hydranoid said in confusion. “We’re going dragon hunting.” Lilac said with a chuckle. Location: Canterlot High “You all think the Principal will allow us to skip school for this?” Sci-Twi asked as she and the other girls walked to the Principal's office. “Not really, but it’s worth trying.” Sunset said. “And if she says no?” Aria asked with her arms crossed. Everyone stayed silent for a few seconds before Adagio spoke up. “Let’s cross that bridge when we come to it, right now we need to-” Adagio stopped speaking and looked around the hallway. “Dagi, you ok?” Sonata asked. Adagio didn't answer, she just kept looking around. Helios then jumped onto her shoulder. “What is it Adagio?” He asked. “I don’t know, but I feel like we’re being watched.” Adagio said. The rest of the girls began looking around as well. “You think it’s one of Lilacs buddies?” Pinkie asked. “I’m not sure, but-AHHHHH!” Adagio screamed as she fell through what looked like a black portal. “ADAGIO!” Sonata and Aria yelled before running towards the portal, but before they could reach it it closed. “Dagi!” Sonata said in a worried tone. “Dammit Lilac!” Aria cursed. “Split up, We’ll find her faster that way.” Twilight suggested. “Everyone nodded and went their separate ways, but Pinkie and Sunset stayed with Aria and Sonata. “Come on you two, this is no time to be beating yourselves up.” Sunset said putting a hand on Aria’s shoulder. “Sunny’s right, we need to go.” Pinkie said putting an arm around Sonata. The two sisters looked at one another and they nodded. “Ok let's go.” With that the four girls set off to find Adagio. “Please be safe Dagi.” Sonata thought. Location:??? After Adagio and Helios fell through the black portal, they both found themselves in what looked like the schools basement. “Are we under the school?” Helios asked. “Don't know, don't care. We just need to find a way out of here.” Adagio said before she started walking through the basement, but as she took about two steps, her face collided with an invisible wall. “Ouch, that the hell!” Adagio said holding her cheek. “Sorry deary, but you won't be going anywhere.” Adagio turned around and saw Noteworthy standing behind her with a smirk on his face. “Hey I know you, you're that guy that tried to break Mise and Octavia up.” She said. “Ugh, are you guys still on that, I'm hurt.” Noteworthy said still smirking. Adagio just rolled her eyes at him. “Just tell me what you want so I can leave.” She demanded. “I’m just here to talk Dagi, no need to be so hostile.” Noteworthy said. Helios had finally had enough and spoke up. “Enough, we don’t have time for your silly games.” Helios growled. Noteworthy chuckled. “Chill out, I’m here to make a proposition.” Just as he said that, Noteworthy pulled the Doom Card out of his pocket and showed it to Adagio. Adagio saw the card and she wasn’t impressed. “So you’re one of Lilac’s grunts, big deal.” She said crossing her arms. “You bet it is.” He then threw the card to Adagio who caught it. “I know all about you Adagio. How you were once a very powerful siren. You could bend people to your will without so much as a thought, and yet here you are spending the rest of your days with the very people you should be ruling over.” Noteworthy said shaking his head. Adagio narrowed her eyes and looked at the Doom Card. “Get to the point.” She said. Noteworthy smiled. “Alright, I want you to join us Ms. Dazzle.” He said. Adagio’s eyes widened. “Why?” She said. “Like I said I know a lot about you Ms. Dazzle and I believe you deserve more than what those so called friends can provide. Tell me something, how can you ally yourself with the same group of girls that defeated you and your sisters?” Noteworthy asked. Adagio didn’t answer, she didn’t have to explain herself to him. “Could it be because of that Daemon boy?” Noteworthy asked. Adagio then glared at the boy. “Leave him out of this!” Adagio said angrily. “Ooh struck a nerve I see, so he is the reason you’ve grown so soft.” Noteworthy said with a smirk. “How dare you say that you little-” “You need to watch your temper.” Just then a white ball jumped onto Noteworthy’s shoulder. The ball then transformed into what looked like a wolf with multiple tails. “Who are you suppose to be?” Helios asked. “Allow me to introduce my partner, Haos Lumagrowl.” Noteworthy said gesturing to his partner. “Now I propose we get down to business, as I said I want you to join us and reclaim what you lost at the Battle of the Bands.” He said. “And what would that be?” Adagio asked. “Your magic of course, The Rainbooms took that away from you and if you join us-” Before he could finish, Adagio threw the Doom Card back at him. “No thanks, I gone this long without magic, and to be honest, I’m better off without it. I have a better life now and I’m not giving it up just to join some insane girl and her grunts.” Adagio said with determination in her voice. Noteworthy looked at the former siren for a few seconds before laughing. “Can’t say I didn’t ask nicely, guess I’ll just have to take you by force.” He said pulling out his field card. “Like that’s going to happen. Ready Helios!?” Adagio asked before pulling out her field card. “Let’s do it, I wanna demolish him!” Helios growled. FIELD OPEN! As soon as that phrase was said, a big circle appeared underneath Adagio and Noteworthy and started glow. After a few seconds, Clyde, Neon and Lilac appeared in the colosseum. The Bakugan Battle between Adagio and Noteworthy will now begin! Adagio: 500 Noteworthy: 500 “Doom Card Set!” Noteworthy said throwing the doom card onto the field. The card then began to glow purple and insert itself into the field causing the entire coliseum to glow purple for a few seconds. “Gate Card, Set!” He said throwing another card onto the field. The card then glowed yellow and began to expand until it covered the field and disappeared. “Playtime Lumagrowl.” Noteworthy said with a smile. “Then let’s go.” The wolf said. Noteworthy nodded. “Bakugan Brawl!, Bakugan Stand! Rise, Haos Lumagrowl!” He said throwing Lumagrowl onto the field. Lumagrowl then transformed and a golden light enveloped him. Once the light died down, Lumagrowl’s true form could be seen. “Come out and play Helios.” Lumagrowl said in a cocky tone. The comment only made Helios angrier. “Adagio!” “Let’s do it, Bakugan Brawl!” Adagio said throwing Helios onto the field. “Bakugan Stand! Rise Pyrus Helios!” Once she said Helios transformed and he was soon back in true form. “I’m going to annihilate you!” Helios said glaring at Lumagrowl. The white wolf only rolled his eyes. “We’ll see.” He said. Helios: 600 Lumagrowl: 900 “A power of 900, that’s not too bad.” Adagio thought. Noteworthy saw the look on Adagio’s face. “What’s wrong Ms.Dazzle, impressed by my Lumagrowl.” He said with a smirk. “The only thing I’m impressed with is your courage to actually challenge me alone. Ability Activate: Maximum Quasar!” Adagio said holding up a card. Helios then opened his mouth and released a large torrent of fire from his mouth. Helios: 600+300=900 Lumagrowl: 900 Noteworthy just closed his eyes and allowed the attack to hit his partner. The flames soon engulfed Lumagrowl. “Feel the burn wolfy?” Adagio asked in a cocky tone. Lumagrowl didn’t say anything, he just extended his 6 tails and let out a loud howl. After a few seconds, the flames dissipated and Lumagrowl was still standing without a scratch on him. “What the hell!” Adagio said in shock. “Impossible!” Helios growled. “Is that all you got?” Lumagrowl asked. “Because if it is, we’re disappointed.” Noteworthy said. Adagio gritted her teeth. “We’re just getting started! Double Ability Activate: Nova Defenser plus Void Stream!” Adagio said holding up two cards. Helios opened his mouth a red crystal ball covered in three rings of flame formed and he fired it at Lumagrowl. Helios: 900+200=1100 Lumagrowl:  900-400-400=100 “That’s more like it, Ability Activate: Arcadia Sword!” Noteworthy said. Lumagrowl’s tails extended once again only this time they all fired multiple swords of light at Helios. Helios: 1100-500=600 Lumagrowl: 100+500=600 Both the swords and the red crystal ball collided and caused a small explosion. Adagio and Noteworthy shielded themselves. “Dammit.” Adagio said looking back to the field. Noteworthy also looked back to the field and he smiled. “You ok Ms. Dazzle?” He asked. Adagio didn’t answer, she just pulled out another card. “Ability Activate: Blaze Blasphemy!” She said. Helios’s body began to glow and his wings were engulfed in flames. “You’re going down!” Helios said charging Lumagrowl. Helios: 600+500=1100 Lumagrowl: 600-500=100 Helios then raised his claw and brought it down slashing Lumagrowl across the face. Lumagrowl was sent back a few feet, but he remained standing. “Hold on Lumagrowl, Gate Card Open: Aquos Battle Audience!” Noteworthy said. The field began to glow and starting to fill with water. Adagio and Noteworthy both jumped onto the colosseum bleachers to escape from the flowing water. “Dammit.” Adagio cursed. She then looked to the field and saw Helios drowning in the water. “HELIOS!” She yelled. Lumagrowl was also in the water, but he wasn’t drowning. After a few seconds, his entire body turned blue and he began swimming towards Helios. Helios: 1100-500=600 Lumagrowl: 100 Adagio only watched as he partner was drowning. “Fight fire with water I alway say.” Adagio looked up at Noteworthy who was smiling. “You know I expected more out of you Adagio. Ability Activate: Spiral Blade.” He said. Lumagrowl was soon covered in a blue aura and before Adagio could blink Lumagrowl was right behind her partner. “HELIOS LOOK OUT!” She yelled. Helios tried to move, but it was too late. Lumagrowl used his tails and stabbed literally stabbed Helios in the back. “RAAAAAAAAH!” Helios screamed before turning back to ball form and rolled over to Adagio.   Helios: 600-300=300 Lumagrowl: 100+300=400 Adagio quickly picked up her partner. “Thank Faust, you didn’t go to the Doom Dimension.” She said. Lumagrowl also went back to ball form and landed in Noteworthy’s hand. “Well done Lumagrowl.” Noteworthy said in a proud tone. “It was nothing.” Lumagrowl said with a chuckle. Adagio: 400 Noteworthy: 500 “Helios, speak to me.” Adagio said in a worried tone. “I’m….alright, don’t worry.” Helios said. Adagio sighed in relief. “Ms. Dazzle, I’m offering you a chance.” Adagio glared at Noteworthy. “Give up now and join us.” He said holding out his hand. “No way in hell pal.” Adagio seethed. “Oh come on, just think of it. You could finally rule this world as you were always meant to. You’d be powerful enough to take Equestria if you wanted. And the best part, the Rainbooms wouldn’t stand a chance against you.” Noteworthy said. Adagio opened her mouth, but Helios spoke up first. “When will you get it through your thick skull, we’re not interested.” He said angrily. “You’re a fool Helios, you’re not even considering the possibilities. You could be one of the most powerful bakugan ever, and yet you choose to stay loyal to those worthless Battle Brawlers.” Lumagrowl said. Adagio and Helios were now silent, they both thought about what Noteworthy and Lumagrowl said. “You’re wrong.” Adagio said finally speaking up. “She’s right, they’re not worthless. If they were, they wouldn’t have gotten as far as they have.” Helios explained. “That’s right, me and my sisters tried and failed to take this world, and I think it was for the best. We’re happy, I’m happy and I’m going to protect that happiness we all have now! Gate Card Set!” Adagio said as she threw a card down on the ground. The card then began to glow red and grew until it covered the entire field. “Bakugan Brawl, Helios Stand!” Adagio said throwing Helios back onto the field. “Come on Lumagrowl, I’m ready for you!” Helios said. Noteworthy put his hand down and shrugged his. “Well it looks like they won’t listen to reason.” He said. “I guess not, let’s go!” Lumagrowl said. “Right, Bakugan Brawl! Lumagrowl Stand!” Noteworthy said throwing Lumagrowl back into action. “Bring it on Helios!” Lumagrowl said. Helios: 600 Lumagrowl: 900 “Time to teach you some respect! Ability Activate: Mars Reaper!” Adagio said holding up a card. Helios’s body was soon covered in a black flame and his eye turned pure white. Helios: 600+500=1100 Lumagrowl: 900 Helios charged Lumagrowl at full speed and before the wolf knew it he was sent flying into the colosseum walls. “How’d you like that!?” Helios said with a chuckle. Noteworthy gritted his teeth and pulled out a card. “Ability Activate: Gleaming Lance!” He said. Lumagrowl stood back up and was now covered in a golden aura. “You’ll pay for what you just did to me!” He said before tackling Helios to the ground and biting his neck. “UGH! Get off me you mutt!” Helios said before kicking the wolf off of him. Helios: 1100 Lumagrowl: 900+300=1200 “You ok Helios?” Adagio asked. “I’m fine, keep going!” Helios said. “Alright, Double Ability Activate: General Quasar plus Fusion Ability: Omega!” Adagio said holding up two cards. Helios began to inhale and then released a large ball of fire from his mouth. Helios: 1100+200+200=1500 Lumagrowl: 1200 The fireball hit Lumagrowl and he was engulfed in flames only this time it hurt him. “RAAAH!” He screamed. “Lumagrowl! Ability Activate: Deadly Fantasma!” Noteworthy said. Lumagrowl opened his mouth fired a golden beam of light at Helios. Helios: 1500-400=1100 Lumagrowl: 1200+400=1600 Helios saw the beam heading towards him, so he held out his claws and began blocking the attack. “I won’t lose, do you hear me!” Helios said as he struggled to hold the blast back. “What now Adagio, I’m over 500 points and Helios is getting overpowered. What will you do?” Noteworthy asked with a smirk. “I’ll show you what I’ll do! Gate Card Open: Change Link Force!” The field began to glow and Helios felt the pressure of the golden beam weaken. “What the- what’s going on!?” Noteworthy asked in a confused tone. Adagio just smiled. “Wait for it.” She said. After a few seconds, the golden beam made a quick u-turn and returned to the wolf that fired it. “Wait Wh-” Lumagrowl was cut off as his own attack hit him square in the face. “What did you do?” Noteworthy asked. Adagio began laughing. “You really don’t know, well I guess I’ll explain it to you. Change Link Force is a command card that reverses your opponent's ability effects.” she explained. Noteworthy glared at the former siren. Helios: 1100+400=1500 Lumagrowl: 1600-400=1200 Lumagrowl was lying on the ground with his eyes closed, after a few seconds he returned to ball form and rolled over to Noteworthy. “Darn.” He said picking up Lumagrowl. Adagio: 400 Noteworthy: 200 Helios then returned to ball form and landed in Adagio’s hand. “You were great.” Adagio said with a smile. “Thanks.” Helios said. Adagio then looked at Noteworthy. “Got anything to say now?” She asked him. “Yea, Gate Card Set!” Noteworthy said throwing a new card onto the field. “Bakugan Brawl!” He said throwing Lumagrowl back into battle. “Guess he’s not in a talking moon anymore, let’s keep it that way.” Adagio said still smiling. “Right.” Helios said. “Bakugan Brawl!” Adagio said throwing Helios back into battle. Helios: 600 Lumagrowl: 900 “No more playing around Lumagrowl, Ability Activate: Wolf Howler!” Noteworthy said. Lumagrowl let out a loud howl that sent shockwaves throughout the field. Helios: 600-500=100 Lumagrowl: 900 Adagio didn’t flinch, she stood tall with smile on her face. “Helios, get moving!” She commanded. Helios nodded and he slowly walked toward Lumagrowl. Noteworthy saw this and he glared at Helios. “Acting tough won’t help you, Ability Activate: Lumen Charge!” He said holding up a card. Lumagrowl quickly extended his tails and fired six beams of light at Helios. The beams all hit Helios and caused a massive explosion. Helios: 100 Lumagrowl: 900+400=1300 Noteworthy smiled at the display. “Well that’s that.” He said. “You think so.” Adagio said through the smoke of the explosion. Noteworthy raised an eyebrow at her comment. “What do you-No way!” Noteworthy said as he saw a shadow through the smoke closing the distance between it and Lumagrowl. “Ability Activate: Maximum Quasar!” Adagio said. Before Lumagrowl knew it he was hit by a stream of fire that came from the smoke and he was sent back a few feet. “GAH!” He screamed in pain. Helios: 100+300=400 Lumagrowl: 1300 “Lumagrowl!” Noteworthy yelled. “Wow, you’re 1000 points ahead of us and you still can’t take us down. Talk about pathetic, so much for all that power talk.” Adagio said in a cocky tone. Noteworthy balled his hand into a fist and growled. The smoke cleared and Helios could finally be seen. “You’re not looking too good there Lumagrowl, allow me to put you out of your misery.” Helios said in a dark tone. “I’m not losing to the likes of you, Noteworthy do it!” Lumagrowl said in a angry tone. “Got it, Gate Card Open: Character!” The feild began to glow and soon a picture of Lumagrowl was now underneath them. Lumagrowl was then covered in a golden aura and his eyes turned red. Helios: 400 Lumagrowl: 1300+1300=2600 “Impressed now, The character card-” “Doubles the power level of the bakugan shown on the picture. I know this, just get on with it.” Adagio said in an annoyed tone. “Fine, I’ll end this! Ability Activate: True Illumination!” Lumagrowl’s Aura began glowing even brighter and he began charging Helios. Helios:400 Lumagrowl: 2600+500=3100 “It’s over Ms. Dazzle.” Noteworthy said with a smile. Adagio looked at the score and she took a deep breath. “Helios?” “Yes?” “It’s time.” “Finally.” Adagio pulled out a new ability card, but this one looked different...almost evil looking. “We’ve never used this card, are you sure you can handle it?” Adagio asked her partner. Helios looked at his partner out the corner of his eye. “You’ve never doubted me before Adagio, so why start now?” He asked. Adagio smiled at her partner. “Forgive me Helios.” She said before throwing the card at Helios. “Ability Activate: Nova Blazer X!” Adagio said. The card Landed on Helios’s chest and soon Helios’s entire body was being covered in purple marks. “What the heck?” Noteworthy asked himself. Lumagrowl didn’t let what was happening stop him. “Whatever you’re planning won’t work, this is over!” He said before jumping in the air and bringing his claws down on Helios. “You’re right it is over.” Helios said before catching Lumagrowl mid-air. “WHAT!” Lumagrowl and Noteworthy yelled in shock. Helios looked at Lumagrowl with pure rage in his eyes. “I told you this before, I’m going to Annihilate you!” Helios said as the purple markings disappeared and his entire body began to bulk up. “What’s happening?” Noteworthy asked as he took a step back. “Nova Blazer X, is a forbidden ability card that only Helios can use. It pushes Helios’s power beyond his limit so he can overpower any opponent.” Adagio explained. Helios then threw Lumagrowl into the Colosseum wall. “Lumagrowl!” Noteworthy yelled in a worried tone. Helios: 400+700=1100 Lumagrowl: 3100-2200=900 Lumagrowl tried to pick himself up, but Helios Stepped on his head to keep his down. “Say goodnight Weakling!” Helios said before hitting his opponent with a fireball at close range and causing a massive explosion. “AHHHHHHH!!” Lumagrowl howled in pain. Noteworthy and Adagio shielded himself from the blast and they both waited for the smoke to clear. Once it cleared, Helios was standing over a bruised and beaten Lumagrowl. “Get out of my sight you mangy mutt.” Helios said before kicking the wolf away. Lumagrowl soon went back to ball form and rolled over to Noteworthy. “Lumagrowl!” Noteworthy said picking up his partner. Helios also returned to ball form and landed in Adagio’s hand. “Overkill much?” Adagio asked her partner. “He deserved it and you know it.” Helios said. Adagio: 400 Noteworthy: 0 Battle Over Winner: Adagio! As soon as that was said the entire field started to glow and began to disappear. Adagio and Noteworthy were now back in the schools basement. “I win creep.” Adagio said. “That you did, you’re free to go.” Noteworthy said as the force field around them began to disappear. “Free at last, come on Helios.” Adagio said walking away. “Ms. Dazzle-” “I’m done talking to you Noteworthy, now go and go and cry home to Lilac.” With that Adagio left. Once he thought Adagio was really gone, Noteworthy smiled and looked to his partner who was lifeless in his hand. “No need to play dead anymore, get up Lumagrowl.” Noteworthy said. Lumagrowl then jumped onto his partner's shoulder. “Well, that was easy enough!” He said with a chuckle. “That it was, we got the data and had a good battle. I say today was a good day.” Noteworthy said with a smile. “Agreed, I do get to fight him seriously next time right?” Lumagrowl asked. “If we get the chance, then yes.” Noteworthy said before disappearing in a flash of light. Location:Outside of Canterlot High “Did anyone find her?” Sonata asked. Everyone shook their heads. “UGH! I knew it, I knew we shouldn’t have gotten involved with this!” Aria said angrily. “Calm down Aria.” Linehalt said. “How do you expect me to calm down, my sister is gone and-” “Ari Chill.” Sonata said putting a hand on her sister's shoulder. “We get that you’re worried Aria, but getting upset isn’t going to do anything.”Sunset said in a stern tone. “Let’s take another look around, she has to be somewhere.” Rarity Suggested. “Good idea, let’s-” “I told you it was this way, but no you told me to make a left.” Everyone immediately recognized that voice and ran to where it was coming from. Once they got over there, the group saw Adagio (with helios on her shoulder) walking out of a entrance that lead to the schools basement. “DAGI!!” Sonata yelled before running up and tackling her sister. “Whoa!” Adagio said as she was forced to the ground. “Oh Dagi, we were so worried.” Sonata sobbed. Akwimos then leaped out of Sonata’s pocket. “Yo Helios, where have you two been?” He asked. “Underneath the school fighting one of Lilacs goons.” Helios explained. “I knew Lilac had something to do with this!” Aria said crossing her arms. “You must have won the battle since you still have Helios.” Rainbow said. Adagio finally pushed Sonata off of her and stood up. “Yea, it wasn’t too difficult.” She said dusting herself off. “Now come on, we need to get to Principal Celestia.” Adagio said walking past the group. “Aww come on, you’re not going to tell us how you won?” Pinkie asked. “I’ll explain on the way.” Adagio said. The girls all looked at one another before following the former siren. Helios landed back on his partner's shoulder. “Are you ok?” He asked. “I’m fine, it’s just I feel like things are about to get even worse.” Adagio said in a serious tone. “I understand, but we can handle it.” Helios said trying to reassure Adagio. “I hope you’re right Helios, I really do.”