Alice was currently walking through a fog.

Alice: Where am I? And how did I get here?

Suddenly the fog disappeared, and she found herself in a hill over the town.

???: Alice!

Alice turns around and sees Runo running to her.

Alice: Runo?

Runo: I've been worried about you. Where have you been?

Alice looks down and Runo loos at her ore worried.

Runo: Did something happen?

Alice: I'm not sure...

Runo: Huh?

Alice: Honestly, I don't know. 

*Time skip*

Alice and Runo were now on Runo's room as she layed Alice on the bed.

Runo: What you need is a good night sleep, Alice. Now, stay in bed and forget everything.

Alice: Sorry about all this, Runo.

Runo: There's nothing to be sorry about that.

Alice: To be honest, this has happened to me a couple of times before.

Runo: Really? Like when?

Alice: I guess... ever since I started playing bakugan. Is like... I don't know myself anymore.

She said before her eyes become watery.

Runo: Everything will be alright. You just get some rest. I have some chores to do, but I'll come back, and we'll talk about it.

Alice: Thank you, Runo.

*Time skip* 

At the Kuso's residence

The brawlers were watching the news.

Reporter: In Egypt, a water geiser mysteriously came of a pyramid. With no explanation for this phenomenon. And closer to home, the skies of New York were strangely lit up for the first time by an aurora.

Mrs. Kuso: Does this has anything to do with bakugan?

Y/N: Most likely.

Wyvern: The chaos in Vestroia has finally spilled over into your world.

Diablo: I can't stand just sitting around watching this for so long!

Angelo: There's nothing we can do, Diablo.

Y/N: No, Diablo is right. All we have done is defending the Infinity Core. But we haven't tried attacking. 

Dan: You're right. We have to do that.

Drago: Yes, we should.

Tigrerra: A good defense is a good offense.

Marucho: By the way, how is Alice doing, Runo?

Runo: Oh, she's having a nap at my place.

Joe: Is it like a girl thing? Maybe she just needs to see a doctor.

Runo: No, Joe. Don't worry, she just needs to rest. So, let's concentrate on Marduk and Masquerade.

Joe then got a call a notification on his bakupod.

Wyvern: What is it?

Joe: It's from... Masquerade.

Masquerade: I want the Infinity Core, Joe. So meet me at Dome stadium.

Preyas: What are we gonna do, Guys?!

Diablo: I'll take that creep on! Let me at him! Let me at him!

Angelo: Please, Diablo, calm down.

Shun: Se we finally hear from the madman himself.

Wyvern: And it probably won't be the last time.

Dan: Let me take care of him! Drago's evolved, that gives us a better chance of beating that masked moron.

Shun: Have you forgotten who remained victorious?

Y/N: That doesn't matter.

Shun: What?

Y/N showed them his bakupod and there was a message from Marduk.

Marduk: I know you've received that guy's message. And I'm certain that you'll be there. However, if you don't show up... I'll send your friends' bakugan to back to the Doom Dimension.

Leonidas: I certainly accept, I've been eager for a rematch.

Drago: Then I'll take Hydranoid. You take Vladitor.

Tigrerra: Are you sure?

Y/N: It's time to finish them off.

Dan: And end this.

Meanwhile, at Runo's house, Mrs. Misaki knocks on the room where Alice is.

Mrs. Misaki: Alice, are up? I made you some soup.

She enters the room but there was no one there.

Mrs. Misaki: Where did she go...?

Meanwhile, at the stadium, the Brawlers had arrived, and Masquerade was in front of the brothers.

Masquerade: Well, if it isn't the Kuso brothers. So, what? Am I supposed to fight both of you at the same time? Then again, I I suppose I might as well take your bakugan.

???: And letting you take all the fun?

From behind of Masquerade, Marduk walked beside him.

Marduk: I think not.

Meanwhile, at the bleachers, the Brawlers were watching the soon to be showdown.

Marucho: This will be an intense battle. Marduk is ranked number one, and Masquerade number two.

Shun: Yes, but Y/N and Dan have also increased in the ranks, with Y/N in number three and Dan in number four.

Runo: Wow...

Julie: This is gonna be the ultimate showdown then.

Dan: Masquerade, Marduk. How in the world did you two ended up fighting for Naga?

Y/N: He looks for nothing but the destruction of both worlds.

Masquerade: We only take orders from Naga.

Dan: You're on the wrong-

Marduk: Are you done?

Dan: Huh?

Marduk: I thought we came to battle, not just stand around.

Y/N: Let's start this then.

Masquerade: That's more like it!

Y/N, Dan, Marduk, Masquerade:  Field Open!

They all enter the arena, but this time a colosseum appeared, and they were in it.

Y/N, Dan, Marduk, Masquerade: Gate card set!

Masquerade: Bakugan brawl!

He says while sending his bakugan on Dan's card.

Masquerade: Hydranoid stand!

Y/N: Dan, they don't work well together, they'll try to engage in individual battles. We have to try to take them together, if not, you take Masquerade, I take Marduk.

Dan: Sounds good. I'll go first then.

Y/N: Now, I got a plan.

Y/N whispers his plan to Dan as a smile forms on Dan's face.

Drago: Remember, Dan. We must still use caution.

Dan: Yeah, you're right. That sucker's got three heads!

Y/N: He's evolved!

Masquerade: I'm waiting for you.

Dan: Bakugan brawl!

He sends Drago to the same card.

Dan: Drago stand!

Masquerade: An Ultimate Dragonoid?!

Drago: You're not the only who's evolved.

Dan: Hey, still want to play?

Masquerade: Let's see how tough you are when you lose. 

He then lifts an ability card.

Masquerade: Hydranoid! Let's get this little game over as quickly as possible. Ability activate! Destroy Vanish!

Hydranoid's stomach spins like a saw before the cables appeared from his back and restrained Drago before dragging him near him and using the saw against Drago.

Preyas: Do something, Dragi!

Gorem: He can't. He's trapped...

Drago's power then started to decrease quickly.

Leonidas: Fight, Drago!

And just at the last moment, Drago breaks free with 10Gs remaining before falling to his knees.

Runo and Julie: Drago!

Marucho: Is this the end?

Shun: No way! We cannot give up hope!

Masquerade: *chuckles* You know, Danny boy, even I didn't think it would be this easy.

Marduk: I really hope I don't have to fight your weak Dragonoid.

Dan: Oh, yeah? Sorry, pals but we're just getting warmed up. It's go time, Drago! Gate card open!

The arena is surrounded by flames as Drago's power increases 250Gs.

Drago: It's time for a follow up! Ability activate! Ultimate Dragonoid!

Drago's power increases to 450Gs while Hydranoid's decreases to the same amount.

Hydranoid tries to use his saw against Drago again, but Drago kept pushing him away, and as they struggled to against each other, suddenly they returned to their partners.

Runo: It's a draw!

Shun: At least Dan and Drago are still on the game. Now onto the next battle.

Marduk: I hope this time you will you show more of a challenge.

Y/N: Don't worry, I will.

Marduk: Good. Bakugan brawl!

He sends his bakugan on his card.

Marduk: Vladitor stand!

Y/N: Let's do this, Leonidas. Bakugan brawl! 

He sends Leonidas on the same card.

Y/N: Leonidas stand!

Vladitor: Hmm, you are certainly stronger, but still not enough.

Leonidas: Lets see if you can say the same after I put you down.

The two bakugan charge at each other before pushing each other and try to put the other down.

Marduk: Gate card open!

Vladitor's power increases to 750Gs before grabbing Leonidas and pinning him to the ground.

Vladitor: Put me down? Strong words for someone who can't back it up.

Leonidas: I'll show you!

Leonidas then fires a blast from his mouth as it hits Vladitor and it makes him back up and Leonidas was able to stand up.

Preyas: Come on, Leonidas! Show him who's boss!

Y/N: Ability card activate! Null!

Vladitor's power decreases back to 550Gs.

Marduk: *smirk* That won't do. Ability-

But suddenly Leonidas charges at Vladitor and he tries to punch him away, but Leonidas ducks under the attack before biting his shoulder but Vladitor punched him on the stomach and bothh bakugan returned to their partners.

Marduk: Huh, he acted faster than I anticipated. Great.

Marucho: And another draw. 

Runo: At this rate it may never end.

Dan: So, you ready to go again? Or you're too chicken to face me in battle?

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Dan: Stick around for more Bakugan Battle Brawlers!

Masquerade: And now, back to the Bakugan Battle Brawlers.

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Dan: *smirk* So, you ready to go again? Or are you too chicken to face me in battle?

Masquerade: *smirk* Oh, I'm ready. I even came up with a little surprise just for you. Bakugan Brawl.

He throws Hydranoid to his card.

Masquerade: Hydranoid stand!

Hydranoid stands as Masquerade keeps his smirk.

Masquerade: Your turn. Unless you're not man enough, Dan.

Dan: Bakugan brawl! 

He sends Drago with Hydranoid.

Dan: Drago stand!

Drago transforms and the two bakugan stare at each other with a power of 550Gs.

Masquerade: Gate card open!

The field is surrounded in a purple fog as Hydranoid's power increases to 750Gs.

Dan: Not bad. Ability activate! Ultimate Dragonoid!

Drago fires a fireball at the gate card as it nullifies the effects on Hydranoid.

Masquerade: Ability activate! Terminal Trident!

Hydranoid1: This game...

Hydranoid2: Is over...

Hydranoid3: And done with.

The three heads charge a blast before before firing it at Drago as the shockwave was strong as it pushed Dan to the ground.

Masquerade: How pathetic... Why don't you face facts and give up? Just look at your pet lizard, he's on the ropes.

He says as Drago's power decreased to 450Gs.

Dan stands up as he just smiles.

Dan: You bore me. Hey, Drago, show him what you got.

Drago: With pleasure.

Dan: Ability activate! Exceed!

Drago's power increases to 650Gs before firing a fire blast at Hydranoid.

Masquerade: Nice try, but not good enough! Fusion ability activate! Final Demolition!

Hydranoid's power increases to 650Gs and they began their fight as the wind pressure was so strong that it was tearing bits of the battlers' clothes until they suddenly returned to their partners.

Masquerade: That's it! You really are starting to get on my nerves, Dan! You may think that you got a chance to beat me, but up till now you've just been lucky.

Marduk: Keep barking all you want, I'll just continue! Bakugan-

Masquerade: Oh, no... My battle continues... You're fighting your own battle, so it doesn't matter!

He then tears his coat off.

Masquerade: I'm going to destroy you! Do you hear me, Dan?!

Runo: If you ask me, I never thought Masquerade would have anger issues.

Shun: So that's what it was.

Julie: Huh?

*Flashback* 

Y/N: Now, I got a plan. 

Y/N: Forget everything I've always told you.

Dan: What...?

Y/N: Act all smug and confident.

Dan: But you've always told me to-

Y/N: I know what I've always told you but remember... Bakugan is also a psychological game. You're gonna make Masquerade be led by anger instead of his calculating mind.

Dan: Huh, I see... *smirk* You're asking the right guy for the job.

*Flashback end*

Dan: Now that you've vented, what do you say we finish this fight? But this time you fight fair and square.

Masquerade: What?

Dan: You know well what I'm talking about. Now you gonna fight or what?

Masquerade grunts as he and Dan take off their shooters and throw them to the ground.

Masquerade: You happy now? Gate card set!

He sets a card next to Y/N's card. 

Masquerade: Enough. Bakugan brawl!

He says as he throws Hydranoid in his card.

Dan looks at Y/N who nods back.

Dan: Bakugan brawl!

He throws Drago in with Hydranoid and as he transformed, he kept the power from the previous fight.

Dan: Get him, Drago!

Marduk: If it doesn't matter anymore... Bakugan brawl!

He says while throwing Vladitor to Y/N's card.

Marucho: What? But, none of them are following the rules at this point...!

Shun: The rules only apply to the game, Marucho. Right now, they are battling in a real battle.

Y/N; Bakugan brawl!

He throws Leonidas with Vladitor. 

Y/N and Masquerade: Gate card open!

Drago's power decreases back to 550Gs and Leonidas' power increases to 750Gs.

Marduk: Ability card activate! Life Drain!

Leonidas' power decreases to 650Gs while Vladitor's power increases to 650Gs.

All four bakugan started to fight in their battles as it released strong gusts of wings.

Dan: Keep fighting!

Masquerade: Finish him, Hydranoid!

Marduk: Crush him, Vladitor!

Y/N: Fight, Leonidas!

The bakugan then started floating as their fight continues but the pressure from the power started to shake the field.

Julie: Now what's going on?!

Shun: The power is so intense the field's balance is breaking!

Suddenly the four bakugan fell to the ground before returning to their partners.

Runo: No way! Another tie!

Dan: So I guess we just have to keep going.

Y/N: Until one of us messes up badly.

Masquerade: Well it won't be me.

Marduk: And I'll make sure that you do so.

Y/N, Dan, Masquerade, Marduk: Gate card set!

Y/N, Dan, Marduk, Masquerade: Bakugan brawl!

Dan and Masquerade throw their bakugan to Dan's card.

Masquerade: Hydranoid stand!

Dan: Drago stand!

While Y/N and Marduk throw their bakugan at Marduk's card.

Y/N: Leonidas stand!

Marduk: Vladitor stand!

The bakugan don't wait a moment as they began fighting each other on a fight of bakugan with a connection so deep, that their partners could even feel the damage they were taking. 

Shun: This is nuts!

Skyress: This is more than just a battle over the infinity core... now it's personal.

Vladitor: They trust you, don't they?

Leonidas: My friends have put their trust in me, and I won't fail them.

Vladitor: They put a lot of trust in someone who they barely know. Without mentioning where you are from.

Leonidas keeps silent as everyone else looks at them in confusion, except for Y/N.

Vladitor: If they so much trust you and are your friends... You won't mind if I tell them. You, Leonidas, were born in-

Leonidas: The Doom Dimension.

There were gasps from the brawlers and their bakugan as they did not expect a dear friend to come from that accursed place.

Vladitor: And the truth is out.

Marduk: Gate card open!

All the cards disappeared with the bakugan and a after a few seconds, a single card appeared in the middle of the arena with the four bakugan on it.

The four battlers then pull out their cards.

Shun: I