The Will Of The Medafighter
A Medabots fanfic written by Dark Knight Bahamut
Chapter one: A new Medafighter's in town
A knock on the door made Mrs Tenrio look up from where she was preparing breakfast. Wiping her hands on a towel, she opened it.
"Good morning Erika, morning Brass."
"Morning Mrs T, is Ikki around?"
"He's still sleeping, but I can fix you a snack while you wait."
"No, I'll go wake him. We're going to be late for the battle." Erika stomped up the stairs with Brass on her heels. Mrs Tenrio smiled and went back to the kitchen.
"That girl, always on the go. I wish Ikki was a little more energetic."
Erika opened the door to Ikki's room and stepped inside. Ikki was sprawled out on his bed, snoring. Metabee was lying against the wall in low power mode. Brass looked up at her Medafighter.
"Well Erika, what should we do?"
"This!" She stepped forward and pulled all the blankets off Ikki's bed, before tipping over the mattress. Ikki landed with a thump on the floor. He looked up sleepily.
"What do you want mom?"
"Ikki, c'mon! We're missing the tournament."
"Two more minutes…" A small vein pulsed along Erika's temple. She whispered to Brass,
"Fill up the bathtub with cold water." Brass complied and Erika dragged a sleeping Ikki into the bathroom. With some heaving, she pushed him into the freezing water. The reaction was instantaneous.
"Ahh, cold! Erika, are you crazy!?"
"Ikki, do you remember that today is the unofficial neighbourhood tournament?"
"It is!? How long do I have to get ready?"
"Ten minutes, but at least I saved you a bath." She followed him back into his room and watched as he reactivated Metabee, who jumped up.
"Dude, you ready to go kick some bot?"
"Yeah, I just need to get dressed…" He stared at Erika and Brass.
"What? You're wasting time?"
"Do you usually stand around and watch guys get dressed?" They took the point and waited downstairs.
Ikki came down the stairs five minutes later. His mom gestured to the kitchen table.
"Morning dear. I made bacon, eggs and sausages." Ikki's mouth watered but he didn't get a chance to eat. Erika dragged him out through the door by his collar.
"It's okay Mrs Tenrio, we'll get a hotdog at the park." The two and their Medabots made their way to the park. Every second month, the kids in their neighbourhood organised a small tournament in the park. These battles were just for fun, and weren't counted in the Robattle rankings. When they got there, the first match was already in full swing. Kenji and his Dracobot were squaring off against Samantha and her Peppercat. Peppercat won by outflanking Dracobot and using her Shock attack. Ikki and Erika bought their hotdogs and sat down on the steps. Metabee noticed something strange and tapped Ikki on the shoulder.
"Yo Ikki, isn't that that Ainsley chick over there?"
"Yeah, it is her. Seems she's getting out more since she forgot about that tree." Erika wiped the mustard off her mouth and also looked.
"I'd be more interested in knowing who that guy talking to her is." The guy in question was tall, probably six foot-one. He had grey eyes and his hair was tied back in a ponytail. He wore a black shirt and a pair of blue jeans. At the moment, he seemed to be telling a joke since Ainsley was giggling behind her hand. They said goodbye, and the strange kid looked over in their direction. Then, he started walking their way…
Ikki stiffened slightly as he drew closer and looked to Metabee.
"Who is that guy?"
"Maybe he's Ainsley's boyfriend and heard how you had called her a tree obsessed weirdo before."
"But that's ancient history, and I wasn't the only one. He can't be her boyfriend, she must be eight or nine years older than him." He stopped in front of them, and Erika swallowed her last bit of hotdog with difficulty.
"Are you Ikki Tenrio, the third ranked Medafighter in Japan?"
"Yes I am. What do you want?"
"A robattle with you. An official one."
"You don't want to robattle Ikki. I'd be more of a challenge." Ikki and the unknown kid turned and spotted Koji behind them. He had Karin by his side.
"And just who might you be to say that?"
"I'm Koji, the number two Medafighter in Japan!"
"Very well. I accept your challenge. Ikki, I'll battle you after this."
"THEN, IT'S AGREED!" Mister Referee climbed out of the nearby fountain and straightened his clothes.
"I hereby declare this an official submission robattle, conforming to all the rules of the Medabot Federation. Medafighters ready?" Larry grinned and pushed a button on his Medawatch. His Medabot appeared before him. Ikki, Erika and Metabee stared.
"Is that a…" His watch showed the statistics of the Medabot.
Metabee (Sheena)
Hercules Beetle Type Medabot
Medafighter: Larry
Speciality: Shooting/Seeker Missiles/Healing
"Unreal…There's more than one of me?" Larry grinned and signalled that he was ready. Koji and Sumillidon nodded as well.
"MEDABOTS…ROBATTLE!"
"Sumillidon, attack!" Sumillidon sped forward to attack, raising his Flexor Sword to punch Metabee.
"Sheena, show him that there's strength in numbers." There was a split second, and then three identical Metabees stood next to each other. Sumillidon tried to swipe one, but it disappeared. Koji swore quietly.
"Holograms! But Metabee shouldn't be able to do that. Sumillidon, Ground Punch." He slammed down his fist into the ground and it cracked towards the two Metabees. Both vanished, and there was nothing around.
"Sheena, now! Laser Cannon!" Sheena appeared from behind Sumillidon and blasted his unprotected back legs. Koji's Medawatch beeped.
"Warning! Leg parts damaged 85%" Koji racked his mind for a strategy and came up with one.
"Use the Shadow Sword." Sumillidon disappeared and reappeared behind Sheena. He let loose with two claw slashes and a slam that sent Sheena into the ground. Larry's Medawatch showed the damage summary.
"Warning! Left arm damaged 90%. Body damaged 75%. Laser cannon inoperable." Larry seemed concerned, but then smiled.
"Sheena, healing power!" A green light surrounded Sheena and repaired all his damage. She retaliated with a left hook that sent Sumillidon skidding over the playground.
"Finish him, Seeker missiles!" Two puffs of smoke emitted from Metabee's launchers and the missiles struck home. Sumillidon's medal ejected, and fell to the ground.
"FUNCTION CEASED, THE WINNER IS…SHEENA!" Koji shook Larry's hand.
"Good match. How does your robot do that? If I remember correctly, only Mermaid types can heal themselves."
"Just a little customisation I carried out. You weren't so bad yourself. That Shadow Sword almost got me. I suppose I'll be seeing you in the World Tournament."
"You're going?"
"Yep, I'm the number one ranked Medafighter in South Africa." Koji and Karin went to sit in the stands to watch the rest of the tournament. Ikki turned to the kid.
"Who are you exactly?"
"I'm Larry. Pleased to meet you." Metabee poked his Medabot in the stomach.
"Yo, why so quiet dude? Scared of battling me?" The other Metabee turned to him, and he noticed that its eyes were blue instead of green.
"No…And I'd be careful of getting overconfident Bee boy. If that guy was number two, you should be easier than recharging my battery."
"Why you! That guy was nothing, I can use the Medaforce!"
"Yeah, well so can I." Metabee only noticed that the other Medabot had a different voice.
"Hey, you're a female Medabot!"
"Well spotted Sherbot Holmes, what clued you in?"
Today's Robattle. Sheena defeats Sumillidon and acquires his legs.