Exiakaiser here with the next chapter of Gundam Build Fighters Knight of Saviour. In this chapter we introduce Kane's next personally designed and built Gunpla- the Junkyard Gundam, a Gunpla built using parts from every Gundam Model Kit Kane threw away. In other words, this is a patchwork unit designed to look like it was put together in a junkyard.
At the same time, another mainstay of the original source material makes his appearance. That's right, folks, the legendary Meijin himself makes his debut. This time, he is here to give Kane a wake up lesson. And just in time, too, as Kane may end up giving up Gunpla, or not in this chapter.
Now, like I promised, the reason Kane is gunning for Valder is revealed in this next chapter, as is the reason for his first getting into Gunpla in the first place. However, to explain this in a believable way, I have decided on a dilemma for Kane- inability to replace his unit.
So, let's get right down to it. Disclaimer is the same as before.
"Mother,
I have failed. I have lost to the man responsible for dad's disappearance. Right now, though, I am contemplating my next move. I may end up quitting Gunpla altogether, but I will try to build a better Gunpla before I even think of quitting. Love to my family, like always.
Your Son,
Kane"
-Two weeks after the Battle against Valder-
Kane was sitting at home, designing in his mind, a new Gundam for him to work on. However, due to the fact that he had lost against his enemy, he was having trouble focusing. "What is wrong with me," he asked, putting down his pen. "I can't get it together."
-Three weeks later-
"No good," said Kane, rubbing his head in frustration. He had finally designed and built the thing, but when he tested it, it was all off, almost as if there was an element missing. But what was it? What was the missing piece of the puzzle?
"I can't do it," Kane then thought, setting the Gunpla down. "Try as I might, I cannot build a decent Gunpla anymore. I have no choice but to quit."
-Meanwhile-
Outside Kane's apartment building sat a lone man on a motorcycle. He wore blue and black, and had on a strange pair of shades. "Yet another soul crying out for help," he then said, "Mayhaps this is the one who I should teach the true power of Gunpla."
(Gunpla) A massive group of Gunpla appear in space.
(In this world, there has not been a more unique form of expression) People in a store buying, building, and showing of Gunpla designs and builds.
(However, in the world of Gunpla Battle, there was never a more determined group as the Vanguard Alliance) The Vanguard Alliance, Kane, Shinji , and Kosuke appear with their signature Gunpla.
(For a group of Gunpla enthusiasts, they tended to never get along much) Kane and Kosuke are arguing about something, while Shinji facepalms, annoyed at the two fighting.
(However, it's the battles they shared against a common foe that shapes them into a legendary group of heroes) The trio are battling another group in their Gunpla, showing off their skills in combat.
(This is the Story of the Vanguard Alliance's early days) The members are shown in their teenager age, with their starter Gunpla- Kane with the Build Saviour Custom, Shinji with his Altron Hydra, and Kosuke with his Crossbone Gundam Captain.
(And the young man at the core of the group) The camera focuses on Kane and his Build Saviour.
(Who made it all possible) Kane faces Valder, his arch nemesis, and the main antagonist of the series.
(The Knight of Saviour- Kane Akashi) The screen goes black.
(Cue in 'TOUGH INTENTION' by KOTOKO)
(Kono takaki mubou no kuu de itsuka) Kane looks out to the stars, holding his Build Saviour, as White Wings appear out of it.
(Sono ishi wa hiza wo tateru) All of a sudden, a red comet passes along the sky and Kane raises the Build Saviour to the sky. (wow wow wow...break up foreordination!) (fake... ano hi wa nakama ka?)
(Susumubeki wa yami ka?) Shinji shows up and works on several Gunpla.
(knife tsukitateta saki ni) Kosuke is seen at an underground battle, playing a contract match.
(Shoutai no mienu kanjou) The three are shown together, as they are forced to fight the SRSC team. (-Ima wa mada koko de owarenai-)
(Naraba ikiru junbi wo shiro yo) However, when Kane is attacked, he goes into Paladin Formation, transforming his Build Saviour into its Build Saviour Paladin form. (Uzutakaku tsumiageteku netsujou)
(Omotai ni kimatte'ndarou?) Kane is able to force Valder back.
(wake up your Tough Intention!) Sekai and his friends, Team Tri Fighters appear and challenge the Vanguard Alliance to a Battle.
(Mijuku dato warau ga ii sa senjou) Kosuke takes on the Winning Gundam, an SD unit with some serious firepower.
(Hitotsuzutsu tashikamete yaru kara) Shinji gets into a sniper duel with Yuuma and his Lightning Gundam.
(...kakatte koi!) And Kane and Sekai begin duking it out.
(wow wow wow... wake up your Tough Intention!) Kane then pulls out his Knight Saber, his ultimate weapon and strikes with the Light of Judgment.
(wow...) As the trio are shown one last time on the same rooftop.
Episode 4:
Warrior's soul!
3-way battle of heart!
-Next Day-
Kane was working register again. It was raining, and not a lot of people had shown up. It was a slow day, and Kane was not almost ready to just call it a day. Shinji was hard at work building a new Gunpla, and Sei was working on shelving the latest Gunpla.
"So," said Sei, concerned, "How is the new Gunpla design coming?"
"Not good," said Kane, "Every time I try to build a similar-level unit, it just crashes, blows up, or comes apart at the seams at the speed I am used to."
"Then maybe you should not try for that speed," said Shinji, "Maybe, by slowing down and focusing on rear-guard, like I do, you could become better than you once were."
"That's uncalled for," said Sei, handing Kane an RX-78-2 Gundam Gunpla. "Try this," he then said.
Kane, worried that he would fail again, grumbled and took the Gunpla. He put it together, like any other kit he had put together recently.
"Gotta hand it to ya," said Shinji, "At least your skills are improved."
"However," said Kane, "I gotta get better at handling. If I want to face and defeat Valder, finally, I have to get that much better."
"Why are you so focused on defeating him," asked Shinji, "It just occurred to me, we don't know much about you, other than you like Gunpla, and you have a mad-on for Valder. Tell us, what is your beef?"
"It's because of Valder," said Kane, gritting his teeth, "That my father went missing."
"What," said Sei, "Care to explain?"
"5 years ago," said Kane, "Valder challenged my dad to an unsanctioned Gunpla Battle. My dad was pretty good at it, but for some reason, he lost to Valder. After that, dad went missing. No note, no means of getting a hold of him, not even a means of finding him. Then, 3 years ago, I faced Valder for the first time, using a Gunpla I had just made, the Shuffle Gundam Mk1. However, after he defeated me, Valder took the Gunpla, telling me I was not worthy of it, let alone being a Gunpla battler. Since then, I have been working to make my Gunpla better, in order to take him down."
"And you think," said Shinji, putting down his tools, "That you are the only one with a bone to pick with him? He defeated your teacher, and you have no problems with that?"
All of a sudden, Kane slapped Shinji, "You do not get to say that. Not now, not ever."
"However," said a strangely familiar voice, "You have lost the heart for Gunpla. What you need is to understand what it is to be a true Gunpla Battler."
"Hey, Meijin," said Sei. The man the voice belonged to was none other then the latest Meijin, a man that is synonymous with Gunpla. "Guess you got my message."
"Anything to help a student of my greatest friend," said Meijin. "However, I first wish to see Kane's skills in a battle."
"Wait a minute," said Shinji, "Why face him? It's obvious he is about to give up. Let him. It just means he is a coward and a joke."
"What did you just call me," asked Kane, annoyed.
"You heard me," said Shinji, grinning. "That is, unless, you think you got what it takes to beat me."
"Alright then," said Kane, turning to Meijin, "I accept your challenge. However, I have yet to design a decent Gunpla for the battle. Give me a week to do so."
"I see," said Meijin, impressed, "You have a week to design and register the unit. Then, whether it is ready or not, the three of us fight to measure your commitment."
-That night-
"Why did you ask for a week," said the AI, "You need more time to design the Gundam first."
"Actually," said Kane, pulling out a piece of paper, "I already have an idea. It's called the Junkyard Gundam. It's design is made up of different Gunpla spanning different series."
"I like it," said the AI. "However, with all these different systems, how is it supposed to work?"
"The Propulsion is similar to Exia's from 00," said Kane, "However, from the waist up, it's all different. The torso is the RX-78-2, the right arm is from the Jegan I built last month, the left is from a the Zeta I just built last week, the head is from the Double Zeta I built when I first started. There is also the shield and beam carbine from the Jesta."
"And armaments," asked the AI.
Mostly beam sabers, and a few beam rifles," said Kane, "With two exceptions- the Exia GN Sword and the Tallgeese III's Railcannon, modified as a mass driver. I intend to use it to the best of my abilities."
"Good," said the AI, "Let's get to work starting tomorrow."
-Next Day-
"You are gonna build what," said Sei, confused beyond all belief.
"You heard me, Sensei," said Kane, "I am gonna build a Gunpla from different models, using parts from 5 different models."
"Okay," said Sei, still confused, "But what is this unit gonna be for?"
"It's only for this duel," said Kane, "And it's called the Junkyard Gundam. Registry number RX-78-?, and its got a few special abilities. First is Modular technology, allowing it to use any parts from existing Gunpla. Second is Scrap Tech, meaning it only has the armor it's material is made of as defense. And finally, its last ability allows it to grab parts and weapons from downed units. And then use the parts as bludgeon weapons."
"I see," said Sei, "And do you have a list of the kits you are gonna use?"
"Yes I do," said Kane, handing Sei the list, "Of course, I will pay for the ones on the list, of course. However, it's gonna have to look like it's been scuffed up a bit. That means scratches, cracks, and rusted colorations all over."
"Then you better get them and get started," said Sei, "You got less than a week to get ready."
-One week later-
Kane took the rest of the week to build the Junkyard Gundam, starting with buying all of the required model kits, and assembling the parts and leaving them unattached to their respective units. He then spent the next few days coloring the units according to his requirements. The day after the last part was dried, he took an X-acto Knife and, with a small degree of sorrow, cut into each piece so that it looked cracked and busted up. Then he painted each of the cracked parts with a reddish paint to make the all look rusted and oxidized.
He then let it all sit for a few days as he mentally imagined his opponent's units. He then decided on his strategies for each of them.
When he was finally ready, he decided it was time.
"So," said Meijin, "You have a unit ready?"
"Right here," said Kane, revealing the Junkyard Gundam.
Shinji burst out laughing. "That's your amazing design," he then asked, "Looks more like scrap to me."
"Looks can be deceiving," said Kane, "And this unit, while it's not anything special, has many deceptions built into it. Wanna see for your self?"
"Sure," said Shinji, dropping his tools, and revealing a new Gunpla, "If you have the Guts."
While Kane and Shinji traded blows, Meijin was moving to the Gunpla Battle Table, and starting it up
"Gunpla Battle simulation mode, startup," said the Gunpla Battle Table. "Model Damage level set to B."
"Why so low," asked Shinji, upset.
"That way," said Kane, "I don't damage the Gunpla you worked so hard to build."
"I see," said Shinji.
Please set your GP Base, said the computer voice of the Gunpla Battle Program. Shinji placed his GP Base, the little PDA-like device that he used with his Gunpla. Afterwards, Kane fallowed suit, as did Meijin. Beginning Plavsky Particle Dispersal said the Program, Field 1; Space. All of a sudden, the middle of the field changed, becoming a 3massive area of deep space with a colony. Then, the machine said, "Please set your Gunpla". The three combatants placed their Gunpla on the Bases. Then the machine said, Battle Start.
"Shinji Reppuu, Reaper Gundam," said Shinji, "Hasshin!" All of a sudden, the new Gundam that Shinji just completed flew out of the starting point. It looked like a mix between the three different Gundam Deathscythe units from Gundam Wing.
"Meijin Yamaguchi," said the guy in shades, "Amazing Red Warrior II, mobilizing." Out shot a modified Perfect Gundam, painted red.
"Kane Akashi, Junkyard Gundam," said Kane, "Let's Rock!" He then placed his hands on the pair of glowing orbs that appeared on the hard-light console that appeared in front of him, and pushed forward. All of a sudden, a mobile suit with the torso of the first Gundam, the Double Zeta's head, Gundam Exia's legs, and two different arms appeared on the field. It carried quite a few weapons on it, including the GN Gun/Sword from the Exia, and a Jesta's Beam Carbine.
"Where are we," asked Shinji. They had entered an area of space with a lot of junk all around it. Pieces of Mobile suits and the corpses of star cruisers littered the are around them.
"Welcome to the truth of space," said Kane, over the radio. "Every year, man launches dozens of satellites and probes into the upper atmosphere and beyond. Did you really believe that space is clean?"
All of a sudden, Shinji's radar went berserk. Shinji dodged just in time to see a piece of junk flying past him. "Was that Sputnik," he then asked himself, just in time to dodge another piece. "Hey," he then yelled, "How are you doing that?"
"Tallgeese III's Rail cannon," said Meijin, "He modified it into a mass driver, and is now chucking pieces of junk at us from a distance."
"How do we get him to stop," asked Shinji, "He is trying to hit us from a distance."
"We gotta destroy the Driver," said Meijin, aiming his beam rifle at where the pieces of junk are coming from.
Meanwhile, Kane was enjoying this too much. He failed to notice the energy beam until the last minute, but by then, it was too late, and the mass driver had been destroyed. "Well, shoot," said Kane, disconnecting his arm from the cannon, "Looks like I now have to get in closer."
Kane then pulled out the Jesta Beam Carbine from his shield, and said, "Let's do this." He then charged at his targets.
-Meanwhile-
"I got a bogey incoming," said Shinji, "It's fast."
Before he could get ready, Shinji was peppered with beam spray. "Take that," said Kane. However, it looked like Shinji's unit was barely damaged.
"Really," said Shinji, firing a blast from his beam rifle. The hit connected with the shoulder unit on the left side, cutting the arm from the shoulder. "Is that the best you can do?"
"Nope," said Kane, grabbing the left arm with his right, and smacking Shinji's unit's head with it, using the old arm like a cudgel. The hit actually cracked the armor. "Junkyard is designed to be able to replace parts on the fly. For example, all you did was cause the arm to pop off. All Junkyard has to do, if I choose to, is take a part out of its pack and replace the arm. And I have just the part." Junkyard Gundam pulled out its pack and revealed a GN Gun sword, attached to an arm with what looked like a cheap weld. It then attached the arm to its shoulder as if it was making a repair.
"Hang on," said Shinji, "Isn't that cheating?"
"Up to the official," said Kane, looking at Meijin.
"This is the only time I will allow it," said Meijin, "Make sure you don't do it again."
"Won't be able to," said Kane, "That was my only extra part. Meaning I gotta make this quick." With that, he switched to melee mode, and the Junkyard Gundam pulled out a beam saber from its back pack. "Its sword time, boys. Let's fight honorably."
Both Shinji and Meijin pulled out a beam saber and charged at Kane. "I will make you realize how weak you really are," yelled Shinji, "You do not stand a chance against me, let alone Valder." However, as Shinji brought down his beam saber, Kane deflected it with the gun sword, while blocking Meijin's beam saber with his own.
"Come on," said Kane, striking back at both Gundams with precision strikes that would take parts off of each. "Come on, come on, COME ON! I will not lose my spirit anymore! So BRING IT!"
However, as the swords were flying, the three found themselves in a strange predicament. The three had themselves in a deadlock, Kane holding swords at both throats, and the other two with swords at not just each other, but with swords at Kane.
All of a sudden, an alarm sounded and the Battle announcer said, "Over the time limit!" The three Gunpla were stuck in a draw.
"A deadlock," said Shinji, amazed, "Not only did we get stuck in a deadlock, but the Junkyard Gundam is still standing."
Kane was standing at his area, breathing hard, "You really think…that you…would be able to defeat me…that easily?"
"I guess I was wrong," said Shinji, admitting he made a mistake. He then extended his hand in friendship. "You proved me wrong, Kane. Nice work."
"Yes," said Meijin, "You have bared your heart in a Gunpla Battle, showing you were willing to fight to the end to prove yourself. One day, I hope to see you both at the nationals." With that, he left the store.
-Next week-
Kane was walking to the store. It was almost time for school to start again, so Kane was gonna have to return to his school to get a transfer. However, today was business as usual.
However, before he got to the store, he accidentally ran into a guy about his age. "Watch it," said the young man.
"Sorry," said Kane as he continued on his way.
After Kane was out of range, the young man then said to himself, "Fresh prey."
Next Time
As the school year begins again, Kane transfers to the same school as Shinji, in the hopes to be closer to the store. However, during his first month, he is challenged by a strange guy. He is Kosuke, the Privateer. If he defeats an opponent, he gets a part. Can Kane use the recently completed but untested SWAT Gundam to overcome the nightmarish Crossbone Captain? Tune in to the next chapter and find out:
Warrior's Rage!
SWAT vs. Crossbone!
Serial Number: RX-78-? (Kane's spec)
Name: Junkyard Gundam
Speed: Mach 8 in the air, Mach 2 in space
Weight: a light 28 tons
Height: 100 feet tall
Power Source: Solar Ion reactor with self-generating power supply (Kane's design)
Armaments: Vulcans (2), beam rifle (3), Beam Carbine (1,) Beam Saber (5), GN Gun Sword (1), Mass Driver (1), Hi-Mega Cannon (1), Super Beam Rifle (1)
Abilities: Parts replacement: Can take parts from its pack and replace removed parts. Cannot repair damaged parts, or replace parts with those not in its pack.
Scrap Tech: All armor reduced to the strength of the metal covering it.
Junk Weapon: Should a part be removed or jettisoned from this unit, Junkyard Gundam can use it as a weapon.
Well, it's done. Hope you enjoy it. It took so long because during the last few months, I have had to deal with all kinds of flak. However, its now past us, so this chapter is now completed.
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