Bakugan: Battle Brawlers - Cyber Crisis

Chapter 12: Welcome to my Queendom

A week has passed since the events of the Cyber Bakugan attack on Bakugan City. After waiting for them to recover from their injuries, Mei Fan and Luci have been recruited by Marucho for a special task.

Arriving via a private jet, Mei Fan and Luci land on the runway just two miles off the newest town. Stepping off, they are escorted via a stretch limo. They dress for the weather, while Mei keeps to her usual style, Luci puts on a loan outfit from Julie, a pair of colour cargo shorts, and a jacket that covers her arms from the sun.

Sitting opposite each other, the girls have differing expressions to them. Luci is happy, grinning ear to ear. She's excited to be experiencing more of the world. She's amazed by how familiar the human world looks in comparison to her home in Neathia. Mei Fan is different. She sits quietly and solemnly with no sign of any emotion on her face. For her, this is just another mission. The only difference is the company.

Staring out the window, Luci blooms with her joy. "Renarde, come look. It's like the dessert on Nethia. But the sky is more clear, it's amazing." Her partner, Renarde leaps from her shorts pocket. "My lady. It pleases me to know how much you are enjoying your stay here on Earth. I was truly worried for you."

"I just wish Jayden came with us. I would have been nice to see this together." Renarde scoffs at Luci's words. "Yes. I'm sure that dog would love this heat." Luci disapproves of her partner's comment. She flicks them back, "Hey! He's my friend! I would prefer if you don't speak about him so lowery."

Mei watches the two have their spat. "You're quite close to him. I guess distance makes the heart grow fonder. As the saying goes. Where did you tell him you were from again?" Luci turns her head in shame, feeling guilty over not telling Jayden where she's really from. Mei continues. "It's a moot point. Marucho chose us for this mission for a reason. One that you'll find out soon enough."

Mei gestures out the window as the town in the distance becomes more clear. It's a Western-inspired town. A home for the spaghetti western. A place Clint Eastwood would go for a summer holiday.

"Remember. While our target has a name, do not use it. According to the file, she prefers to be referred to as 'Queen'." Cangdi emerges from Mei's dress. "Of course, royalty and a monarch are important figures. Ms.Mei. I want you to be on your best behavior, and to show nothing but respect on this mission." Mei nods, "Please, Cangdi. This isn't my first meeting with a royal."

The limo pulls up in the middle of town. It gathers the attention of the patrons and citizens as it looks out of place with the rest of the town's theming. Stepping out of the limo, the girls wave their ride off to begin their search.

Before they can even fully start looking, they become surrounded by a group of leather-cladded women. Dressed as if they belong to an 80s biker guy but with more ponchos, they don't come off as being friendly to newcomers.

"Oi" One of them called out. Their voice sounded gruff, and lacking in charm. "Fancy ride. You must be loaded, ain't you?" Another voice chimes in, "Yeah. How about you hand over what you got, and maybe we won't rough you up too much? And even leave a little something for you to eat tonight."

One of them tries to reach for the girls, the closest being Mei. She in turn just rolls her eyes, "We don't have time for this." She grabs the gang member's arm and pulls them closer before taking their collar. Showing technique, she throws the gang member over her shoulder.

The other members retaliate, going after both of them. Mei is fast, able to dodge the attacks as they come. Using her knowledge of pressure points, she brings down her share of gang members hitting those points at the right time, before just punching the last one in the fast and they stagger back.