At Alex's condo, Alex, Taka, and Nagi were sitting together and Alex said," Okay so now we know that once the limit is up, the monsters will separate from the host and grow huge. "
" We also know that those Game-man have a huge robot to fight those giants. ",Nagi said with some sorrow.
" Isn't that a good thing? ",Taka asked.
" Yes and no. Yes because they can defeat them before they go on a rampage and destroy the city and no because it means our stuff gets trashed. ",Alex explained. The three sighed then Alex asked," So it's my turn to make the monster? "
" Yep. ",Nagi said.
" Yeah. ",Taka said.
Alex groaned then grabbed a proto gashat and left the condo.
{ Down with the fallen by Starset playing }
The screen is covered in red, blue, yellow, violet, green, and pink pixels before Video Sentai Game-Man is shown in a stylized fashion.
( Tired eyes, barely open ) Six teens stand back to back in a circle and they all open their eyes to see their in a blank space with a light shining down on them.
( Crippled by a promise broken )Alex, Nagi, and Taka look at each other before changing into Zatarn, Fenrir, and Roganda.
( I have seen an empire falling. Hopeless can you hear me calling. ) Adrian walks down a street then turns around to see someone who looked similar to him staring at him.
( Turn away, from all that I know. ) Robin had her back turned to a wall that had a shadow of a person in what appeared to be army fatigues appeared on the wall.
( Burning this bridge behind me. ) Gio is standing in front of a burning trashcan while tossing some papers into it.
( Light the way. ) Zeke was pushed into some lockers and fell to the ground. He hugged his knees to his chest then Adrian walked up to him and helped him up.
( And I'll follow, where you go. ) Two teens, one with black hair and the other with neon pink hair, looked at one another then down an empty street together.
( Can you tell me what is real. ) Redfighter, Bluesniper, and Yellowthief fought many foot soldiers before running at Zatarn, Fenrir, and Roganda.
( Cause I've lost my way again. ) Taka looks at a picture of himself, Nagi, and Alex and they looked slightly younger.
( Can you tell me how to feel. ) Adrian stood in a room while Robin and Gio stood behind him.
( Cause I don't feel, anything ) Alex sat alone with a wicked smile on his face as he stared at the Giga Boss Battle gashat.
( Now that I'm down here again. ) Redfighter, Bluesniper, Yellowthief, and Violetmage stood in line with two more silhouetted rangers. The team then charged as a game area began to appear.
( I'm down with the fallen again. ) The entire team jumped up as the floor beneath them vanished and was replaced by a huge robot.
The screen is covered in red, blue, yellow, violet, neon green, and neon pink pixels before the pixels spell out Video Sentai Game-man.
Inside the console, Adrian was hitting a punching bag when Tia came in and said," Hey Tia, what're you doing here? "
" Um, I am locking this place up. Why are you here Adrian? ",Tia asked as she walked up to the boy. Adrian stopped what he was doing and said," I'm just getting some extra exercise. "
" Oh well you can do that tomorrow. Right now, you need to go home. ",Tia said. Adrian nodded then he and Tia walked out of the console together.
In the parking lot of Adrian's apartment complex, Adrian walked across the lot but felt as if someone was watching him and he looked around but saw no one. He then looked in front of him to see Redfighter but the color scheme was different. The parts that were red were now black, the silver parts were dark purple, and the black parts were red.
Adrian stepped back and bit and said," Who the heck are you? Why are you dressed as me? "
The mystery game-man said nothing then charged at Adrian. Adrian got in a fighting stance then parried two punches from his attacker. The mystery game-man dodged two attacks from Adrian then kicked the boy in the side before elbowing him to the ground. Adrian dodged getting his head stomped on then jumped to his feet and blocked three punches before punching the mystery game-man in the gut twice.
Adrian took out his gashat but the mystery game-man held up his hand before turning on his heel and walking away from Adrian. Adrian raised an eyebrow and asked," What was all that about? "
Adrian then noticed a piece of paper in the collar of his shirt and he took it out to read," Ricochet Tactics. "
" Why would he put this in my shirt? ",Adrian asked before walking towards his apartment.
The next day, the game-man, save for Gio, were at school in the start of their first period and Zeke said," You met a palette swap of yourself? "
" Yeah. He attacked me then he just walked while leaving this piece of paper in my collar. ",Adrian said as he held up the paper. Robin looked at Adrian and said," Why would he write Ricochet Tactics on a paper and give it to you? Also how do you know they're not a girl? "
" I don't know, wait what does they're gender have to do with this? ",Adrian said.
" Nothing. I'm just saying, that it could've been a girl who kicked your ass. ",Robin said.
" That doesn't seem that important. ",Zeke said. Robin looked at Zeke and said," It's important to me. I'm the only girl on the team. "
" Can we get back to the important matter of a mystery Game-man attacked me last night. ",Adrian said.
" We can do that later on. ",Robin said. The three then sat in their seats as the teacher came into the class with Marcus and Fiona behind her. Zeke smiled slightly and waved at Fiona, who waved back at him smiling.
" Class, today we have two new students joining us. They are Marcus and Fiona Williams. You two may sit wherever you like. ",The teacher said.
Marcus walked towards the back and sat behind Adrian while Fiona sat next to Zeke while nervously saying," Hey Zeke. Mind if I sit here? "
" No, I don't mind it all. Why would I mind it? ",Zeke said nervously. Fiona giggled then she began to do her work as did Zeke. Zeke grinned and said," I made her giggle. That must mean I am doing something good. " in his mind.
" He's really funny. Hope I don't creep him out. ",Fiona said in her mind. Marcus saw this and said," Oh boy. "
In a park, Gio was currently eating a Popsicle and he said," Ah, Popsicle's are the best way to commemorate being a superhero. "
" GACHAN. ",Gio heard coming behind him. He quickly turned around to see the mystery game-man walking up to him, wielding the gashacon bugvisor in blaster mode. Gio immediately stood up and finished his Popsicle before taking out his gashat and saying," Okay, why is there a black version of Adrian standing before me? Wow that sounds way more racist out loud. "
The mystery game-man aimed the bugvisor at Gio and shot two energy burst at him. Gio ducked and the burst hit a monster in the chest.
This monster had a army uniform on but it's skin was metallic in nature with wires coming out of its elbows, shoulders, and chest. This monster had black combat boots on. It's head was metallic as well with it's mouth appearing to be gritting its teeth and it's teal eyes in a fierce gaze with a army helmet on its head. The monster wielding a machine gun, a pistol, and had a as its left hand.
Gio looked at the monster and said," What?! Now I gotta deal with both of you. Game Start. "
" YOU MUST ALWAYS BE A SHADOW STALKER. "
Yellowthief wielded the gashacon sword and readied himself to fight. The mystery game-man shot the monster three times then dodged shots from the monster. The mystery game-man kicked the monster twice then dodged several punches before elbowing it in the stomach.
" Whoa, this guy is pretty good. ",Yellowthief said. The mystery game-man punched the monster then ran at Yellowthief, who blocked a knee to the face. Yellowthief dodged several attacks then was tripped onto his back. Yellowthief slashed the mystery game-man twice then jumped to his feet and slashed the monster three times.
The monster growled and shot Yellowthief many times before punching him into a tree. The mystery game-man saw this then turned the gashacon bugvisor into its chainsaw mode before holding down the A button.
" CRITICAL END! ",the bugvisor said in its distorted deep voice as violet and black energy engulfed the chainsaw. The mystery game-man charged at the monster and dodged a few shots before slashing the monster three times. The mystery game-man grabbed the monster and threw a man out of it before stabbing the monster through the stomach, making it explode.
Yellowthief stood up and said," Whoa, that was so cool. Now there is one thing I gotta know, WHY IN THE HELL DID YOU ATTACK ME?! "
The mystery game-man looked at Yellowthief then turned on his heel and walked away from the Yellow Game-man.
" Hey! I'm not done with you. ",Yellowthief said as he ran at the mystery game-man. The mystery game-man slashed Yellowthief across the chest twice then kicked him in the same place. Yellowthief flew back then reverted back into Gio, who held his chest in pain.
The mystery game-man walked away from Gio. Gio took out his phone and took a picture of this mystery game-man then said," I need to have a word with Tia and Adrian. "
Back at the school, Adrian and Robin were explaining to Marcus what Adrian saw. Marcus nodded then said," A palette swap of Redfighter? That's weird. "
" Why's that? ",Robin asked.
" Because Tia only programmed one of each gashat, excluding the prototypes, and they would only have one user. To see another version of you is kinda unbelievable. ",Marcus said while adjusting his glasses. Marcus then looked behind him and saw Zeke and Fiona talking with one another while looking at a piece of paper.
" What are you two doing? ",Marcus asked. Fiona and Zeke looked up at Marcus and Fiona said," We're looking at the design of Tale gamer and seeing how we can improve it. "
" Improve it? It doesn't need to be improved, I mean I designed it. ",Marcus said pridefully.
" Well actually it does need to be improved because the way you designed everything, it's a bit top heavy. I mean if you want it to be able to move on its own then we need to even out everything like making the weapon something simple like the gashacon sparrow and having a more knight theme to it instead of a mage. ",Zeke explained. Marcus opened his mouth then he looked at the paper before slumping in his seat and said," He's right. "
" Whoa, nice one Zeke. You're really smart. ",Adrian said.
" Thanks. I don't know what it is but stuff in books comes naturally to me. I mean the one who really pointed out most of the flaws was Fiona. ",Zeke said, with him saying the last part nervously. Fiona blushed and she played with ends of her hair while saying," Oh it was nothing. I've always been good with tech and building things. "
" My own sister saw flaws in my design?! ",Marcus said in disbelief. Robin put her hand on Marcus's shoulder and said," It's okay man. "
Marcus stood up and said," This must be rectified immediately! " before he walked away from the group. Zeke looked at Fiona and asked," Is he always like this? "
" When it comes to his designs and other stuff he creates, yep. ",Fiona said while looking at Zeke. The two then immediately looked at their hands.
Adrian smirked while Robin whispered," They like each other. " to Adrian.
" It's really obvious. ",Adrian whispered in Robin's ear.
Suddenly, Gio appeared in between the two and said," Guys! "
The other four teens screamed in surprise then Robin punched Gio in the face. Gio grabbed his jaw in pain and said," Why?! "
" You surprised me, you idiot. ",Robin said.
" Hey, I am many thing but not an idiot. ",Gio said.
" I beg to differ. ",Robin said.
" Does that happen a lot with those two? ",Fiona asked Zeke, who nodded in response.
Adrian tapped Gio on his shoulder then asked," Gio, why did you surprise us? "
Gio turned to his friend and said," Oh right, came here to say something to you. " Gio then cleared his throat. " What in the hell give you the right to dress in a awesome black and purple costume and kick my ass Adrian Takai?! "
Adrian raised an eyebrow then said," Black and purple costume? What are you talking about? "
" Gio, Adrian has been here with us all day. ",Zeke said. Gio smirked and chuckled before saying," Oh but I have photographic evidence of him attacking me. " as he pulled out his phone and revealed the picture he took of the mystery game-man.
Adrian saw this and said," That's the guy that attacked me last night. "
" Ha ha you admit to...wait what did you just say? ",Gio said. Robin hit Gio in the back of the head while saying," Idiot. "
" This guy attacked me and he is dressing like me. Also my suit is way cooler. ",Adrian said. Gio gained a look of surprise and said," Mistakes have been made. "
" I think you guys should tell Tia about this. ",Fiona said.
" I agree with Fiona. ",Zeke said. Gio looked at Zeke and Fiona then said," Since when have these two been buddy buddy? "
Adrian and Robin face palmed themselves.
At Alex's condo, Alex stared at the Ricochet Tactics proto gashat then said," How did the person I gave this too get defeated in a matter of friggin minutes. "
" I mean those game-man couldn't have done it. They'd most likely be in school now. ",Taka said.
" How do you know? ",Nagi asked.
" They looked like they were teenagers. ",Taka said. Alex nodded and said," Good point. So if they didn't defeat this one, who did? "
At the console, Tia was looking at a picture of the mystery game-man and she said," How in the? This shouldn't be possible. "
" I am seriously getting tired of hearing that today. ",Adrian said in annoyance. Robin sighed then said," So you don't know who this person is either Tia? "
" No I don't. Pretty sure Marcus told you that I only made one of each gashat for one user. How could a second Redfighter be walking around? ",Tia asked in disbelief. She then began typing on a holographic keyboard and a alarm went off as a picture of Zatarn showed on screen.
Adrian sighed then said," Oh great, just what we needed. "
" You all go fight Zatarn. I'll keep searching for this mystery game-man. ",Tia said. Adrian, Robin, Gio, and Zeke took out their gashats and activated them while saying," Game start. "
" K.O SHOW, RICOCHET TACTICS, SHADOW STALKER, WANDERERS TALE. "
At a amphitheater, the game-man ran into the amphitheater and Redfighter said," Where is he? "
" Game-man, I have a question for you. ",Zatarn said as he walked up to them. He stopped a few feet away and pointed his sword towards the game-man and asked," Which one of you killed my monster earlier today? "
" Monster? What monster? ",Violetmage asked.
" Oh yeah, there was a robot guy when I fought fake Adrian. ",Yellowthief said. Violetmage and Bluesniper looked at Yellowthief who said," What? "
Bluesniper punched Yellowthief in the side then said," You really are an idiot. "
" To shed some light on the situation. ",All five people heard coming from the stage. They looked at the stage to see the mystery game-man standing their and he said in a distorted voice," My name is FighterAce. You may call me Ace for short. "
The game-man and Zatarn looked at Fighter Ace then began walking down the stands towards him. Fighter Ace looked at the five of them and said," Zatarn and the Video Sentai Game-man. What is it you want to know about me? "
" Who are you under that mask? ",Bluesniper said while aiming the gashacon magnum at Fighter Ace. Fighter Ace shook his head and said," I'm afraid, I am not allowed to say that. "
" Oh there are other ways of finding out. Example, ripping that mask off. ",Zatarn said while jumping towards Fighter Ace. Zatarn landing in front of Fighter Ace and brought his sword down only to have Fighter Ace side step the slash then punch him twice. Zatarn slashed at Fighter Ace three times but Fighter Ace dodged them all before punching Zatarn's chest twice then kicking him in the face. Zatarn stumbled towards the back of the stage then charged at Fighter Ace, who punched Zatarn on several places on his body before roundhouse kicking the evil knight in the chin. Zatarn fell to his side, unconscious.
" Whoa. ",All the game-man save for Redfighter said. Fighter Ace looked at the Game-man and said," So, any of you want to have a go at me? "
Violetmage readied the gashacon sparrow then fired a energy arrow at Fighter Ace and it was easily dodged. Fighter Ace looked at Violetmage then said," Huh, I wasn't expecting you to be the first to attack me Violetmage. Seeing as how you're the, passive one of the group. "
" W-well to be honest I'm a pass a fist. ",Violetmage said while changing the gashacon sparrow into sickle mode, making it shout," ZU-PAN! "
Violetmage jumped to the stage and charged at Fighter Ace, with Yellowthief following and saying," I need to get you back for this morning ya jackass! "
Fighter Ace dodged slashes from both game-man then jumped over both before revealing the gashacon bugvisor and shooting both in the back. Violetmage and Yellowthief flew back then tumbled on the ground before Violetmage got to his feet and ran at Fighter Ace. Fighter Ace switched the bugvisor to chainsaw mode and blocked several slashes before slashing Violetmage three times then kicking him back towards Yellowthief, making both fall back to the ground.
Redfighter jumped up and threw a punch at Fighter Ace, who side stepped it. Redfighter threw several punches at his counterpart then was punched in the stomach many times before being spin kicked into the stands. Fighter Ace dodged a shot from Bluesniper then he shot at her feet, making her jump higher into the stands.
Bluesniper landed then dodged a kick from Fighter Ace before blocking two more. Bluesniper shot at Fighter Ace three more times, but all were dodged then he shot her once in the stomach before shooting her in the chest three times. Bluesniper tumbled down the stands.
Yellowthief and Violetmage slashed down towards Fighter Ace but we're slashed across the chest and fell down towards the stage. Zatarn and Redfighter charged at Fighter Ace, who calmly held down the B button on the bugvisor with it being in blaster mode, making it say," CRITICAL DEAD! "
Fighter Ace fired two violet and black energy bursts at Zatarn and Redfighter, making both crash into the ceiling then to the ground.
Fighter Ace chuckled then said," We will meet again Game-man and that's when you'll be strong enough. Oh and tell Tia, that she has to level up very soon in order to achieve her goal. "
Fighter Ace then disappeared from the sight of the Game-man as did Zatarn.
All of the game-man sat up then Yellowthief said," Okay since no one else with say it. We got wrecked. "
To Be Continued….