//------------------------------// // Evolution Revolution // Story: Bakugan Legends of Equestria // by KnightGomora1994 //------------------------------// Back at Klaus's castle, everyone and everypony looked around trying to figure out how a portal opened for Klaus. "That's impossible..." Julie said as she looked around. "How could Runo, Fluttershy and Marucho just disappear?" "My guess is Klaus got something from Masquerade, and he wanted to keep us from following." Twilight suggested as she looked around. Dan panickedly searched around for a way to find them. "Runo! Marucho! Fluttershy! Where are you guys?! Come on quit fooling around!" he tried calling out to them, but no response. Alice looked to Shun with a worried look on her face. "Too weird... where could they have gone...?" she asked him. "I don't know..." Shun replied to her. "Where ever they went, we can still find them... right?" asked Rainbow Dash as she looked to them. "Easier said than done darling, but that portal could have taken them anywhere. Whether it was to Equestria, or to another part of the world." Rarity said to her. "Rarity's right ya'll... we need a mircale right now." Applejack lowered her head as she prayed for Runo and Marucho. "By the way... what about Pinkie Pie...?" Alice looked to her seeing her sitting in a corner sulking. The ponies wished they could help, but when Pinkie's the way she is... there's very little they can do. "Lets just give her some time to calm down and collect herself. It will take some time, but I hope she'll be alright when we get back." Twilight said to them knowing it will be tough. "This isn't funny!" Dan tried to contact them on his Bakupod. "Oh man, I got a sick feeling in my gut that something's happened to them." he began to worry about them. "Marucho! Runo! Fluttershy! Come on, answer me!" "Easy Daniel..." Drago tried to calm him down. "I'm having bit of a crisis here!" Dan exclaimed only to feel a hoof on his shoulder. He looked and saw that it was Twilight holding onto his shoulder. "Dan, there may be a way to find them. We just need to find a portal that can lead us to them." Twilight said to him Dan's eyes widen realizing she was right. "That's it! Twilight you mad genius! Lets go find them!" he ran off to find Runo and Marucho leaving the others. "But Dan where are you going?!" Shun asked him as he took off. "I said we're gonna go find them!" Dan called out from down the hall. Eager to keep up with him, Julie stepped up. "Wait up Dan! We'll come with you!" she called out as she and the others followed after him. Letting out a sigh, Twilight shook her head knowing she gave him too much hope. "It was only a thought... but that won't stop you will it Dan...?" she wondered but followed after him. "Now that I think about it, I've never seen him this worried about them before. Could it be...?" she immediately shook her head, "No, just stay focused Twilight, this isn't the time to play match maker!" she thought to herself as she followed Dan. They all searched around the castle to find a way to get to Runo, Fluttershy and Marucho, Applejack looked around with Julie only to see a large scale portrait of a strange old man that caused Julie to yelp seeing it. "Ew! Major league creepy!" Julie said in disguest and walked away from it. "You said it, but you had to admit, that could be one of Klaus's relatives." Applejack said to her. "Well, just glad Klaus doesn't look anything like him..." said Rarity as she fixed her makeup, only to get stern looks from everyone in the room. "Uhhh, I mean... it would be funny to see if he did look like that..." she chuckled nervously and rushed ahead of them. Rainbow Dash rolled her eyes seeing it. "Its official... she's fallen for the enemy..." she said out loud as she looked around with Shun. Meanwhile, Dan walked down the hall to find where Runo and Marucho could be, but so far no luck. "Come on you guys, just give me some kind of clue or something..." he thought to himself. Elsewhere, in a familiar mansion far from Klaus's castle, Runo, Marucho and Fluttershy were sleeping on a bed inside. But someone was trying to wiggle out of Runo's pouch and managed to get free. Tigrerra leaped out and hit the ground, she bounced a couple times struggling to get control, but leaped onto the bed opening up next to Runo. "Runo! Runo wake up!" she cried out to her seeing her eyes open. Finally awake, Runo looked around feeling confused of what happened and turned her head towards Tigrerra. "Tigrerra...?" she started to get up from the bed. "You're alright..." Tigrerra said with a sigh of relief. Meanwhile, Elvia managed to get out of Fluttershy's coat pocket and landed next to her. "Fluttershy, please wake up!" she cried out worriedly. Fluttershy's eyes squinted a bit but opened to see her partner. "Evlia...? What happened...?" she asked her. "I don't know... but are you alright...?" Elvia asked her. "Yeah, I'm fine..." Fluttershy replied to her and looked over to where Marucho is. "Marucho!" she rushed to him and nudged him a bit. "Wake up Marucho, its time to get up." she said to him seeing his eyes open. Marucho was a bit dazed, but he sat up from the pillow and looked around. "Where am I...?" he asked as he looked to the windows. "So strange... how did we get here...?" "All we remember is us chasing Klaus down the hallway." Runo reminded herself of what happened. "And so do I..." Marucho said to them as he placed his hand under his chin in thought. "Interesting... but how...? Were we transported here...?" suddenly his thoughts returned to the battle and what happened to his partner. "My poor Preyas!" he looked down remembering he was sent to the Doom Dimension. "And Pinkie... she... she changed for some reason..." Runo looked down remembering the way Pinkie looked at her. She held up her Bakupod activating its communicator. "Well we should try to get a hold of Dan..." she pressed a button in hopes she'll have contact. "Runo calling Dan... come in..." They had a moment of silence... mostly... "WHERE THE HECK ARE YOU?!!" Dan yelled out like a howler monkey. "We've been worried sick about you!" "Runo, where's Marucho and Fluttershy, are you three still together?" Twilight asked her. "Hey, you still there Runo? Hey Runo, come in over!" Dan tried to call her. But with much irritation, Runo finally responded. "WOULD YOU PUT A LID ON IT?!!" she screamed at him. "How in the world am I supposed to answer with you doing all the talking?!!" she asked him. "Well sorry for being worried!" Dan said to her catching her by surprise. "We've been looking for you guys all morning." Runo only scowled knowing exactly what he meant. "You sure know how to make a girl feel good!" she replied to him sarcastically earning a look from Fluttershy. "What...?" Dan felt confused only for Drago to leap on his shoulder. "Might as well stop now, its a battle you can't win." Drago chuckled a bit. Dan sighed knowing he's right. "Alright..." he said to him. Twilight grabbed his wrist pulling to her. "Are Marucho and Fluttershy there with you Runo...?" she asked her to make sure they're alright. "Yes... but Marucho's still..." Runo stopped knowing what's going through Marucho's mind. "That's good Runo, but do you know if you're still in the castle somewhere...?" Twilight asked her to get a pin point to her, Marucho's and Fluttershy's location. "Yes, I think so..." Runo looked around the room. Meanwhile, Marucho looked around outside to find out where they are. But the exterior is different, not to mention the plane was no where in sight. "Hang on a minute Runo... I have a sneaking suspician that this isn't the same castle." he said to her. "What...? What does that mean?" Dan asked from Runo's Bakupod as she ran to the window. She looked around seeing a different area. "You're right... everything looks a little different." Runo admitted as she looekd at the forest outside. "This is getting creepy..." "I couldn't agree more, this is getting out of hand." Fluttershy agreed with her. "I say we leave at once..." said Marucho as Runo looked to him. "Then we can search the castle and maybe find out how Klaus vanished into thin air." he suggested. Runo felt worried about going through with this plan and wanted to object. "But-" before she could however... "No but's about it Runo!" Marucho interrupted her as his thoughts returned to when Preyas was being swallowed by the void. "I'm determined to save Preyas!" Fluttershy watched him for how determined he was, but nodded with Runo. "Okay Marucho, we're with you." she said to him as they started leaving the room. Meanwhile inside Masquerade's control room, him and his team were watching from behind the scenes. "Nice one... you knew they were following you Klaus..." Julio said to him as Klaus nodded to him. "Don't sweat it Julio... you still have your role to play..." Masquerade said to him as he looked to the screen. "Most of all, there's still that pony we need to handle." he said as he looked at Fluttershy. "I'm against animal cruelty..." Julio said to him as he crossed his arms. Masquerade turned to him sharply with a fierce glare. "You will follow your orders! Unless you want your precious Tentaclear to go on a one way trip to the Doom Dimension...!" he threatened him earning surprised looks from the rest of the team. Julio was close to slugging him in the face, but Chan Lee stopped him before he could. "Just do it Julio... she'll be fine..." she said to him. Julio didn't like the thought of hurting animals, especially if it was a talking pony. But he had to do what he had to if he wanted to get the brawlers out of the way. Meanwhile, Runo and the others were looking around the house searching every room. "I wonder what's in here..." she walked up to a large door and opened it looking inside. Fluttershy looked around inside seeing nothing. "Its empty..." she looked through the room. But followed after Runo and Marucho. But when they reached upstairs... the found what appeared to be a mirror. "It looks like a dead end..." she said as Elvia leaped to her head. "It appears to be deserted..." Elvia said to the others. Meanwhile, Marucho came across something on the floor that got him curious. He kneeled down touching it. "Wait a minute..." he checked the floor and looked to the mirror and realized. "How incredibly deceptive!" he rushed to the mirror touching it. "This is it you guys..." "This is what...?" Runo asked him. "Yes, do tell..." said Tigrerra as she was curious about what it may be. "A secret passa-" as he pushed it, Marucho ran a little too fast causing the doorway to spin out of control. He rushed out of the door and rushed to a stair case about to fall. But Fluttershy managed to get through and grab hold of him pulling him back. "That was a close one! Thank you Fluttershy!" he said to her as she pulled him back to safety. Runo rushed to them and looked to the stair case. "Oh, this must lead to the basement..." she suggested. "I believe the word is dungeon Runo..." Marucho said to her as he walked down the steps. Just from hearing it, Fluttershy immediately hid herself. "D-D-D-D-Dungeon...? Can't we go someplace a little less creepy...?" she asked them knowing she's gonna get the obvious answer. "Come on Fluttershy, we'll keep you safe." Runo said to her. Fluttershy was hesitant, but she walk to her to stay close. Knowing she really wasn't going to like what was down there. "Be careful..." Dan said to them from Runo's Bakupod. "You don't have to tell me twice..." Runo said to him as they went down the steps. "Man I sure hope you guys know what you're doing..." Dan said to them feeling worried for them. As they made it to the bottom level, Marucho looked ahead and saw a doorway ahead of them. "Runo, Fluttershy look!" he pointed towards it. "Uh yeah, I think that's called a door...?" Runo said sarcastically. Fluttershy rolled her eyes knowing why she said it. She approached the door and slowly opened it, she and Runo looked inside finding Masquerade's room, only to find that it was empty. Marucho looked through the room looking passed the masks and found a single computer at a desk. "Hey a computer..." he approached it. "Yeah, but what's it doing in a dungeon...?" Runo asked out of curiosity as she approached with Fluttershy. "It's still on..." Fluttershy pointed out as she looked to Runo. "Someone was here recently..." Marucho took a seat and looked to the screen. "I'm curious to know what its linked up to..." he accessed the computer. Runo watched only to see a system activate. "Whoa, what was that...?" she asked him. Panicking, Marucho quickly turned to her and Fluttershy. "Quick, you got to back away!" he screamed only to see the walls opening. Fluttershy was quick to grab Runo and pull her away from the edge of the floor. Looking around, they saw a large screen that shows all the continents of the world. "Look at all this..." Runo looked at each continent seeing all the scores of every Bakugan Player. "This is amazing... its a giant digital score board that somehow ranks all Bakugan Players from around the world! And look at all those power levels! In all my research, I've never seen anything like it before! I'm in heaven!" Marucho cried out knowing he was lost in his own little world right now. (Who wouldn't...?) Fluttershy looked at one power level as well as the rank. "How could anyone be up at 410 G's...? Is that even possible in the Bakugan game...?" she asked them. Runo looked at another score. "If you think that's high, check this out!" she pointed to a score of 420. "Hey show us!" Rainbow called out from the Bakupod. Runo opened up her Bakupod so that they could see. "There you go, can you guys see it...?" "Clear as crystal Runo..." Twilight said to her as she observed to scores. "Unbelievable... it can't be, how could they get their power levels so high...?" she asked. "They must have evolved..." Drago mentioned to them as everyone looked to him. Even Dan looked to him surprised. "Evolved...? What do you mean...?" he asked him. "Allow us to explain... by battling in your world, each confrontation makes them stronger." Bahamut started explaining. "Yeah, I remember Hydranoid talking about that one time..." Dan said as he remembered what Hydranoid said about feeding off the Bakugan he sends to the Doom Dimension. "Aw man that's crazy..." said Rainbow Dash as she looked down remembering it as well. But she soon looked to her partner Avion. "Does that mean you evolve too Avion?" she asked him. "With each encounter our life force multiplies." Avion explained to her and the others. Meanwhile, Runo looked to Tigrerra with the same curious expression. "You too Tigrerra...?" she asked her. "Yes, I too evolve... it was the same back in our home of Vestroia. Each battle was a source of strength." Tigrerra explained to her partner. "Not only would our power increase... but the experience would make us wiser in battle, both on defense and offense." Drago added to her explaination. "But there is one drawback..." Elvia mentioned. "Some Bakugan can absorb too much power for their body to handle... there is no way of knowing when too much is too much." "Then what happens?" Fluttershy asked. "Sadly it leads to ones own destruction." Tigrerra said to her as they imagined what would happen to a certain Bakugan should their power be too much for them to handle. "Whoa... that's just insane..." Rainbow said to them. "But the strong survive by drawing the power of other Bakugan." Bahamut finished the explaination. Soon after, Dan thought of something. "Wait a sec... Masquerade was talking about it as well." he said as he thought back to when Masquerade said that Hydranoid was evolving. "If no one is able to put a stop to this, the Evolution Revolution... the Ultimate Bakugan will exist." Drago mentioned to them earning surprised looks. "The Ultimate Bakugan...?" Twilight wondered and looked to Dan's Bakupod. "Marucho, look on Masquerades comeputer really quick." she said to him. "On it..." Marucho start approaching the computer as instructed. "Marucho...? Twilight what's up...?" Runo asked her. "If my hunch is correct, Masquerade must have in his database some kind of information about the Ultimate Bakugan. Find anything Marucho...?" Twilight asked him. "This database indicates that the Ultimate Bakugan doesn't exist yet." Marucho said to her. "What?! Well then who in tarnation is ranked the highest then?!" Applejack asked from the Bakupod. "Lets take a look..." Marucho checked to who the highest ranked was, and big shock as to who it was. "Bingo! Its Hydranoid." he showed them. Shocked to hear it, the Ponies eyes widen to the point they were wide as plates. "Hydranoid?!!" they asked them. "Yes... my precious Hydranoid..." a familiar voice called out. Runo and Fluttershy quickly turned around and found Masquerade floating in mid air, causing Runo to shoot a glare towards him. "Masquerade!" Dan's eyes widen on the others side of the Bakupod. "Huh?! Is this some kind of joke?!" he asked. "I don't think its a joke Dan..." Twilight pointed out as she looked at the Bakupod. Masquerade let out a chuckle that got on Marucho's nerves. "Y-You! You're the one... you sent my Preyas to the Doom Dimension!" Marucho exclaimed as he clenched his fists. "I want revenge... and I demand it!" he said as he pulled out a Bakugan card. "A battle, here and now!" "You'll battle me kid!" another familiar voice called out as Fluttershy and Marucho looked up. "Julio Santana challenges you!" Julio called out as he landed on the ground causing Fluttershy to yelp. "Since one of you doesn't know me, allow me to introduce myself. I'm the worlds most gifted Haos handler, Julio Santana." he introduced himself to Fluttershy. Hesitant, Fluttershy poked her head out a little to face him. "I... I'm Fluttershy." she said to him. Knowing how terrified she is of him, Runo stepped up to protect her. "Hold your horses there cueball! You better stay away from her!" she warned him. "As for you Marucho, let me take care of him." she said earning a surprised look from Marucho. "No Runo!" Marucho tried to stop her. "I don't like this creep, I say he's the worlds gifted jerk! And I'm gonna prove it." Runo said as she shot a glare at Julio. "Me and Fluttershy will get your revenge Marucho..." she said as she held up a card. "N-Not that I want to... but we have to get out of here." Fluttershy said as she pulled out her card. Hearing it from Dan's bakupod, Twilight knew this wouldn't end well. "Runo, Fluttershy wait! You can't fight him alone! Dan, hurry your card!" she cried out as Dan quickly pulled out his Bakugan Card along with her. Runo and Julio held out their cards along with Fluttershy. "Bakugan Field Open!" the cried out along with Dan and Twilight who wanted to help them in the battle. This caught Runo and Fluttershy by surprise. "Dan? Twilight?" Runo looked at them. They turned to them with smiles across their faces. "Hey, you didn't expect us to just sit around and watch did you...?" Dan asked them. At that moment, Runo could only smile at him despite his pigheaded attitude. She nodded to him and Twilight as they prepared for battle. Meanwhile Julio pulled out his partner Tentaclear. "You hear that Tentaclear...? Looks like we can take out four bozo's with one Bakugan." he said to him as he pulled out the Doom Card. "I'm going to enjoy this... Doom Card Set!" he tossed it out to the field. "Gate Card Set!" Twilight, Runo, and Julio set up their Gate Cards preparing for the first round. "Okay Twilight, I'll take the lead, Fluttershy we'll still need your help in case things go haywire. Bakugan Brawl!" Runo shot her Haos Siege to the field. "Haos Siege Stand!" she called out as it appeared on the field going into a battle stance holding its lance which had a four pointed star. "Bakugan Brawl!" Julio shot in his Fear Ripper to the field. "Haos Fear Ripper Stand!" he called out as it emerged on the field holding out its large claws. "Okay Bahamut, lets see what this guy can do... Bakugan Brawl!" Twilight shot in her partner to the field. "Pyrus Bahamut Stand!" she called out as Bahamut emerged from magma roaring out. Julio observed the field to check their power. "Well, looks like everyone is present and accounted for." he pointed out. "Almost everyone..." Dan looked seeing Fluttershy hiding. "Fluttershy, everyone is counting on you to battle." "I can't... not after hearing what happened to Preyas... I can't risk losing Elvia..." Fluttershy said to him. Sensing how she's feeling, Elvia knew the risk of facing a powerful opponent. "Fluttershy... there is no other way... if you don't join the battle soon, you let your friends down. Is that what you want?" she asked her. Julio smirked knowing there wasn't a chance she'll battle. "Lets get this little freakshow started! Bakugan Brawl!" he shot in his partner. "Haos Tentaclear Stand!" he called out as Tentaclear emerged on the field with his eye closed facing Bahamut. "Battle, ready to commence." said the Bakupod. "Ability Card Activate! Flare Blinder!" Julio called out as Tentaclear's eye started to open. Bahamut panicked knowing what will happen. "Everyone shield your eyes!" he advised them as Tentaclear shot a ray of light blinding them. Dan shielded his eyes from it. "Aw snap that's bright!" he cried out. "I can't see a thing!" said Drago. "My eyes are burning! Fluttershy please, we need you!" Runo pleaded to her. Twilight heard it but wanted to try something. "Gate Card Open!" she called out to Bahamut's card only to hear nothing from it. "W-What's happening?!" "Is this cool or what?! My little Flare Blinder move renders your Bakugan useless!" Julio said to her. Twilight struggled to see to no avail. "I... can't take it... Bahamut do something!" she pleaded. "I... can't!" Bahamut was about to meet is end by Tentaclear's gaze. "FLUTTERSHY!!!" Elvia roared out. Quickly acting on instinct, Fluttershy bent the rules to her advantage. "Bakugan Brawl!" she shot her to the field. "Haos Elvia Stand!" she called out as Elvia emerged on the field. "Ability Card Activate, Heaven's Protection!" she called out as sparkling lights fell from Elvia's wings onto both Bahamut and Tentaclear. Forcing them both to go into Ball Form. "What the...?!" Julio caught Tentaclear in surprise. "What happened?!" he looked up to Elvia as his eyes widen in surprise. Her form was indeed similar to that of Monarus, but her wings were in a different pattern and form. She wore a crown across her head, had long flowing light violet hair. Her armor was similar to that of Monarus, but in a different pattern all together. Julio never thought that Tentaclear's ability would be trumped by the likes of her. "I am Haos Elvia, loyal partner of Fluttershy... who ever comes between her and her friends will be shown no mercy from me." she warned the brutish Haos Brawler as she reverted to Ball Form returning to Fluttershy. "Thank you Elvia, I was almost a goner." Bahamut expressed his gratitude to his fellow Bakugan. "But, I don't get it... as long as my Flare Blinder was on, your little toys couldn't even touch me." Julio said in shock. "Its simple... Heaven's Protection is an ability that only Elvia can use. It can rescue any Bakugan that is in danger of defeat from another with a higher power level." Fluttershy explained to him. Julio was quite impressed by her strategy, but he was not going to let that get in his way of the battle. "You just got lucky, but that won't happen again! Bakugan Brawl!" he shot Tentaclear back onto the field landing on Siege's card. "Tentaclear Stand!" he called out as Tentaclear reemerged. "Ability Activate! Mega Flair Blinder!" he called out as Tentaclear blinded Siege with its light. The brawlers shielded their eyes from it. "Not again!" Twilight exclaimed hearing Siege get banished to the Doom Dimension. "He almost had Bahamut, but he managed to take Siege..." "I hope he enjoys an eternity in the Doom Dimention." said Julio with a big grin. "Poor little Bakugan..." he boasted out laughing finally pushing a certain pony over the limit. "Dan..." Runo looked to him worried. "Let the big goon gloat, but just wait. Baldy's got only one ability card left, and then he's all mine." Dan said to her. Julio pulled out new gate card. "Lets get this over with." he said as he tossed the card to the field. "Bakugan Brawl!" he shot in his Centipoid to the field. "Haos Centipoid Stand!" he called out as it emerged on the field. "Guess we might as well go down fight..." said Runo as she tossed in her next Gate Card. "Bakugan Brawl!" she shot in her Haos Griffon to the field. "Griffon Stand!" she called out as Griffon emerged roaring out. "Is that all you got?!! Bakugan Brawl!" Julio shot in Tentaclear to the field seeing him emerge. "Time for Haos Tripple Chain reaction!" he held up his card. "Aw snap!" Dan panicked. "Not good!" Twilight exclaimed seeing three Haos Bakugan on the field. "Ability Card Activate!" he tossed it to Tentaclear. "Haos Stasis!" he called out as it began activating. "Tentaclear Power Increase of 100 G's." said the Bakupod. Meanwhile two ability cards returned to him. "We're in trouble guys..." Marucho watched in worry. "Now he has two ability cards." "My infamous Haos Stasis ability raises my Bakugan by a hundred G's. Oh and I forgot to mention it revives any ability cards I already used or lost in battle." Julio explained to them. "What do we do?" Twilight asked them. Runo thought it through... but her plan might not be an easy one. "I guess... we just pretend we know what we're doing." she said to them bluntly. "Go, Tentaclear!" Julio called out to him as the Gate Card began to open. "All combatant's power increase by 100 G's" said the Bakupod. Just at that moment, Tentaclear sent its tenticals to attack Griffon, striking it forcing it to head into the Doom Dimension. "GRIFFON!!!" Tigrerra cried out as Julio caught Tentaclear. "Inconceivable..." Marucho muttered. "You should see the looks on your faces! What's wrong? Not so tuff anymore are you? My poor Bakugan!" Julio made fun of their helpless situation. Twilight gritted her teeth from hearing it, Dan meanwhile lost it. "I've had all I can take! You're so done!" he shot in his Ravenoid to the field. "Pyrus Ravenoid Stand!" he called out as it emerged on the field. "Ability Card Activate! Shadow Scratch!" he called out as he tossed the card at Fear Rippers Shadow forcing him to remain still. "Fear Ripper power reduction by 50 G's, Ravenoid power level at 330 G's." the Bakupod said to them. "Now your gate card power level is frozen!" Dan yelled at Julio. Feeling surprised, Julio couldn't help but feel impressed. "Oh wow, I wasn't expecting that." he smirked knowing he set up a trap. "But I'll bet you weren't expecting this, Gate Card Open! Final Judgement!" he called out as the Gate Card trapped Ravenoid. "Oh no!" Dan cried out. "A counter move!" Fluttershy exclaimed. "Battle assessment, Final Judgement attribute, drainging all Bakugan power with the exception of Haos Bakugan. All power will be lost." the Bakupod explained. "Go for it Fear Ripper!" Julio called out as Fear Ripper charged at Ravenoid. But Fluttershy held out a card to coutner it. "Elvia we have to help Dan! Ability Activate! Holy Ascension!" she called out as Elvia emerged on the field and blocked Fear Ripper's attack. But it was too late to save Ravenoid as it lost all its power and went straight to the Doom Dimension. "Ravenoid!" Elvia cried out and lowered her head. "I was too late..." she closed her eyes from seeing it. "Ravenoid eliminated." said the Bakupod as Elvia shot a glare at Fear Ripper. "You'll pay for this Fear Ripper!" she charged and struck Fear Ripper down forcing it into Ball Form. Julio watched as Elvia returned to Fluttershy and smirked. "Finally... some competition." he tossed in his next Gate Card. "Bakugan Brawl!" he sent in Tentaclear to battle again. "You think you can win with your attribute? Not a chance! Take him Tigrerra, Bakugan Brawl!" Runo sent Tigrerra to Centipoids field. "Tigrerra Stand!" she called out as Tigrerra emerged and roared at Centipoid. "Pussy cat! Gate Card Open! Reloaded!" Julio called out as the card began to glow. "With my Reloaded Gate Card I can steal a hundred G's of power from any Bakugan on the battlefield!" he explained as Tentaclear's body was surrounded by a yellow aura. "Now watch and learn kiddies, while I win another one!" he said to them as a hundred G's has been transfered from Tentaclear to Centipoid. "Centipoid Power Increase by 100 G's." the Bakupod calculated. "Lets see you try and take down my Centipoid who is packing 400 G's!" Dan looked to Runo. "Runo!" "Right! Ability Card Activate! Rapid Haos!" Runo called out. "Okay Drago, we're counting on you!" Dan said to him as Drago went out to the field. "My Rapid Haos ability lets my Bakugan hook up with another on the battlefield." Runo explained as Drago emerged on the battlefield. "Brawlers at 720 G's." the Bakupod calculated. "Ready Tigrerra?!" Drago asked her. "Never more!" Tigrerra charged at Centipoid slashing at its face as Drago charged at it slamming his tail against it. Forcing it into ball form winning another victory. "Yes!" Twilight cheered out. "Alright we did it!" Runo cheered as well. "Yeah, now the battles all tied up." Dan said to them. Julio meanwhile was starting to get angry with the situation. "This little skirmish is starting to bore me!" he muttered. "Now, to get rid of his Tentaclear." Twilight said as she held Bahamut. "No problem here... go for it Twilight." Dan said to her. With a nod, Twilight loaded Bahamut into her Bakushooter. "Bakugan Brawl!" she shot him into battle landing on the same card as Tentaclear. "Bahamut Stand!" she called out as Bahamut emerged on the field. Glaring at his opponent, Bahamut let out a snarl. "This battle is between you and I Tentaclear! And victory will be mine!" he roared out as he stood ready for battle. "Cut the chit chat! Gate Card Open! Energy Merge!" Julio called out as the gate card started to glow. Causing Bahamut to writhe in agony feeling his power being drained. "Bahamut!" Twilight cried out. "Oh no!" Fluttershy panicked. "Bahamuts power, its beginning to decrease!" said Marucho as he watched it on his Bakupod. "Sensing massive power leve reduction." said the Bakupod. Fluttershy watched as it happened. "He threw a trap card..." she muttered. "My card has the ability to absorb the power of your Bakugan!" Julio explained to them. "Tentaclear power increasing, Bahamut power decreasing." the Bakupod calculated. "That's it Tentaclear, suck in all the power you need!" he called out to his partner. "Bahamut!" Twilight began to worry. "I... can't... lose...!" Bahamut mysteriously stopped the flow of his power from decreasing. His eyes glowed red as he felt his power started to increase as he let out a might roar. "Sensing Bahamut power increase." said the Bakupod. Shocked from hearing it, Julio looked to his Bakupod and saw it increasing. "Impossible...!" he muttered to himself. "Amazing, I can sense a strange power beginning rising within Bahamut." Drago watched it happen. Bahamut spread his wings as he roared out. "I'm regaining my strength... its a miracle!" he yelled out. "Sensing Power Increase in both Bakugan." said the Bakupod. "Go Bahamut! You're absorbing Tentaclear's power!" Twilight called out to him. "Tentaclear listen to me! Take that dragon down before its too late!" Julio called out to his partner. Meanwhile, Elvia turned to Fluttershy. "Now!" "Ability Card Activate! Holy Ascension!" Fluttershy called out as Elvia appeared on the field. Glaring at what happened, Julio pulled out his Mega Flare Blinder ability card. "I'm tired of this...! Ability Card Activate! Mega Flare Blinder!" he called out as Tentaclear's eye glowed brightly and shined on them. "My eyes!" Fluttershy shielded her eyes from the light as well as Elvia. Tentaclear's tentacle reached out and started smacking Elvia around. "Stop it!" Fluttershy cried out. "Finish them Tentaclear!" Julio yelled out. Elvia felt Tentaclear strike her again and again relentlessly. But that wasn't going to stop her. "I can't lose... for the sake of my dear friend Fluttershy and Preyas." she stood her ground. "Hurry it up!" Julio said to his partner. Meanwhile, Twilight took Dan's shades and put them on seeing Tentaclear charging at Elvia. "Elvia look out!" Sensing that Tentaclear was getting closer... Elvia leaped over him catching him by surprise. "You're mine!" she roared out. as she kicked Tentaclear square in the eye, forcing him to lose his power. "Tentaclear no!" Julio panicked. Bahamut felt his strength returning as he glared at Tentaclear. "Bahamut Power Level at 300 G's." said the Bakupod. "But... that's no possible...!" Julio started to sweat. Twilight took off Dan's shades and gave them back to Dan. "Bahamut, how are you feeling?" she asked him. "I feel it... the power is building within me!" Bahamut let out a mighty roar as his wings spread. Marucho was amazed of what's happening. "The evolution process is starting between our Bakugan." "Evolving...?" Dan looked to Bahamut. "Yeah that's it... not only was Drago beginning to evolve when he fought Chan Lee, but so is Bahamut! That is so very cool!" he exclaimed in excitement. "Now Bahamut!" Elvia stood beside him. "It is time Twilight... I have the power to finish the battle!" Bahamut snarled. Nodding her head, Twilight pulled out her ability card. "Ability Card Activate! Crimson Fury!" she called out as Bahamut roared out and blasted Tentaclear forcing him back into ball form. "Tentaclear!" Julio cried out as his partner was defeated. "Alright! It worked!" Marucho cheered out as Bahamut and Elvia returned to Twilight and Fluttershy. "Yep! Twilight, you and Fluttershy were awesome!" Dan complimented them. Meanwhile, Julio groaned in defeat. "How could this happen...? I never lose... never...!" he complained. At that moment, they were starting to head back to the real world. "Runo! Grab my hand!" Dan reached out and grabbed her hand as she grabbed Marcuho and Fluttershy. Pulling them back to where Dan first entered the battle. As they landed on the ground, Dan groaned in pain from the fall. "Well, we're back..." "But where... are we...?" Marucho looked around. Just when things were good, a squeel came from Julie as she approached. "Marucho! Runo! Fluttershy and sweet Dan are all back safely!" she cried out. "Oh this is wonderful! And here we were worried about ya." Applejack said to them. "Is it me Applejack, or does it look like Dan and Runo are awfully... close...?" Centorea asked as she let out a giggle. Dan and Runo looked to each other noticing how close they were to each other and found that they were still holding hands. Their faces turned bright red as they quickly pulled away from each other. "S-Sorry about that Runo!" Dan quickly apologized with a still bright red cherry face. "Its... not your fault, we were almost pulled away from each other after the battle. That's all..." Runo said to him as her face was just as red. But she held her hand to her heart feeling how fast it was beating, the Mane Six... well... five at this moment noticed it and started to giggle knowing what she's feeling. Back at the plane, they told everyone what had happened when they wanted to know about the battle. "So... I guess that, Masquerade is still on his quest...?" Alice asked them as she lowered her gaze. "It seems he's trying to find the Ultimate Bakugan." said Shun. "There's no other explaination... I mean he's probably set on getting his Hydranoid to evolve." said Rainbow Dash. "You might be right Rainbow Dash... but if the Silent Core is fused together with the Ultimate Bakugan, Naga... then it would be possible for the Infinity Core to fuse with another Ultimate Bakugan." Drago said to them. "And that Bakugan... could be Masquerade's Hydranoid!" Spike exclaimed. "And if that happens, it would be totally disastrous!" he started to panic at the thought of it. "I concur Spike, but we have to stop Masquerade before he finds the Infinity Core." said Marucho. "Come on everyone, just relax. One of our Bakugan just needs to become the Ultimate Bakugan before Hydranoid." Twilight said to them. "Right...?" "Yes, and with every battle, our Bakugan will evolve a little more. I get the feeling we can do this guys." said Shun. "Me too." said Dan. Forming a smirk on her face, Runo closed her eyes as she thought of something. "And we should vote..." she suggested. "All in favor...?" Dan asked them. "YEAH!!!" everyone cheered out. Suddenly, something occured to Julie. "Hey... think we should check on Pinkie...? She hasn't come out of her room yet..." she mentioned to them. Hearing it... Marucho looked down knowing she's mad at him for what happened to Preyas. But if there's a chance, he needed to do something. "Julie, come with me... I'm gonna need your help with this..." he walked away to Pinkie's room with Julie following behind him. Dan watched them as they left. "I hope she doesn't blow up at them..." As they appraoched the door, they heard nothing but complete silence in the room. One could easily get a cold chill running up their spine. Letting out an exhale, Marucho reached to the door only to see it open seeing Scylla causing him to yelp and shudder. "Uh... hi Scylla... is.... is Pinkie... alright...?" "Why don't you see for yourselves..." Scylla said to them calmly as she looked to her partner who sat in a corner in a state of sadness and anger. Seeing it, Julie couldn't help but feel sorry for the pink pony. "Well... its now or never..." she said to Marucho. Julie and Marucho watched as they walked in, knowing that they had to do something to help her. Mostly Marucho, because it was his mistake that got Preyas sent to the Doom Dimension. He calmly approached her hoping to get close enough to her to speak. "Pinkie...? Can we talk...?" he asked her. Pinkie didn't say anything for she was still going through a lot going through her mind. Seeing this, Marucho lowered his head in regret knowing she was really angry with him. "Pinkie... I know it doesn't mean much... but please... I am so... so sorry." he said to her with tears in his eyes. "I really am ashamed of what I did... I don't even know how I can even make it up to you... but I-" before he could finish, Pinkie wrapped her arms around him catching him by surprise. This surprised even Julie. "Whoa... didn't see that coming." "I don't understand Pinkie... I thought you were furious with me..." Marucho looked at her. "I am angry with you... but also sad... because of what you went through in losing Preyas. He was the best thing that ever happened to you." Pinkie said as tears fell. Understanding how she's feeling, Marucho wrapped his arms around her. "I'm really sorry Pinkie... can you ever forgive me even though my calculations were wrong...?" he asked her. Forming a small smile, Pinkie held him with her eyes closed. "Of course I do... I just... wish Preyas were here." she said to him knowing he misses him too. Watching this moment, Julie knew it was good to hear Pinkie isn't still that mad at him. Suddenly, an idea popped into her head as she formed a big smile on her face. (This song is parody of Pinkie Pie's Smile Song.) Julie; Your name is Pinkie Pie (hello) Everday you would be there to say (how ya doin'?) You would make everyone smile, and you would brighten up everybodies day-ay Pinkie and Marucho looked to her watching her. It doesn't matter now (what's up?) If you are sad or blue (howdy!) 'Cause cheering up our friends is just what we're here to do Marucho smiled and looked to Pinkie joining in the song. Marucho; Cause you loved to make your friends smile, smile, smile Yes you did It fills your heart with sunshine all the while Julie; Yes it does 'Cause all you really need is a smile, smile, smile From these happy friends of ours Julie & Marucho; You liked to see them grin (awesome) You loved to see them beam (rock on) The corners of their mouths turned up Its always Pinkie's dream (hoof-bump) Marucho; But if you're kind of worried And your face has made a frown You would work real hard and do your best To turn that sad frown upside down Julie; 'Cause you love to make them grin, grin, grin Yes you do Marucho; Bust it out from ear to ear, let it begin Just give us a joyful grin, grin, grin And you fill me with good cheer Looking down, Pinkie Pie knew she couldn't stay like this. She needed to be strong, not just for herself, but for her friends as well. Including Scylla. Pinkie Pie; It's true, some days are dark and lonely And maybe you feel sad A large grin started to form across her face as her mane started to change. But Pinkie will be there to show you that it isn't that bad There's one thing that makes me happy And makes my whole life worthwhile And that's when I talk to my friends and get them to smile Her mane returned to her poofy nature, and her smile was bigger than ever! Pinkie Pie is back baby! I really am so happy Your smiles fill me with glee I give a smile, I get a smile And that's so special to me Pinkie, Marucho & Julie; Cause we love to see them beam, beam, beam Yes we do Tell me, what more can I say to make you see Pinkie Pie; That we do? Pinkie, Marucho & Julie; It makes us happy when you beam, beam, beam Yes, it always makes our day They rushed out of the room and into the main lobby catching everyone by surprise. Pinkie Pie; Come on everybody smile, smile, smile! "PINKIE!!!" The Brawlers and the rest of the Mane Six cheered out. Pinkie Pie; Fill my heart up with sunshine, sunshine All I really need's a smile, smile, smile From these happy friends of mine She started setting up a party for them to celebrate. Brawlers & Mane Six; Yes a perfect gift for us all Is a smile as wide as a mile To make us happy as can be Smile, smile, smile, smile, smile Come on and smile Come on and smile They laughed together knowing its good to have Pinkie back. "Aw man Pinkie, we really missed the old you." Dan said to her with a bright smile. "Sorry I made you guys worry." Pinkie said to them. "Hey its cool, what matters now is that the team is back together." Rainbow said to her. Nodding her head, Pinkie looked to the screen. "Kato, lets go find the Infinity core!" she said to him. "Yes Ms. Pinkie..." Kato let the plane lifted off. What awaits them along their journey...? They may never know, but Masquerade will still be in their way. No matter how many times his minions are beaten.