Koji is standing in the middle of a clearing in a bamboo forest. In the clearing is an old shrine and a koi pond. The number two ranked Medafighter is wearing a white and blue Kendo uniform and is practising with a guardless bokken.
Sumilidon is standing of to the side, watching his partner train.
Sasword is sitting crossed legs on the shrine's deck. He has his sword in his right hand and has the tip on the deck, with Sasori on his left shoulder.
The purple MedaRider is observing the young Medafighter as he swings his bokken in motions repeatedly. Sasword's green eyes show disappointment and a bit of regret. 'Even after all this training and his dedication to become stronger, he is still no closer to become stronger, or realising what is needed to defeat the MedaForce.' Thinks the master sword user.
Koji starts to grip his bokken tighter as his swings start to become harder. 'I have to become stronger! I won't let Ikki beat me! I will show him that I'm the best!' Thinks the young boy, as he starts to slash wildly.
"Stop!" States Sasword.
The purple Medabot's voice causes Koji to stop dead in his tracks. The young boy turns and stares at his teacher.
"What's going on? Why did you make me stop?" Questions the ten year old boy.
"This is pointless Koji. You aren't getting any closer to even learning the moves that can defeat the MedaForce." Replies the purple MedaRider.
"Well, maybe if you show me one of these special moves." Says Sumilidon's Medafighter.
"Huh. Even if I show you the moves a hundred times over, it won't help you learn them." States the green eyed Medabot.
"Just show me one of these move. I must see the power that can defeat the MedaForce. Pleads the young Medafighter.
"Huh. Very well." Sighs Sasword. He gets up and Sasori attaches to his partner's sword. The Medabot with the royal purple Medal then walks over to some straws training dummies and stands in front of the middle one. "Watch closely Koji, because I will only show you this once. I will show you one of the most power and fastest sword techniques there is.". He then looks directly at the training dummy in front of him. He spreads his legs, giving his a wide base of support. He bends his knees at a slight angle. He then holds his weapon over his opposite upper arm, with his free hand just above his upper right arm. His arms seems to tense and his grip tightens. "I will now, show you the Shadow Sword!". The purple Medabot then seems to move so fast that everyone watching him there, couldn't see him. It seems that his arm and sword disappeared for a fraction of a moment and then reappeared full outstretched. Yet the training dummy seems to be completely unaffected.
"What the? nothing happened." Says Koji.
Sasword then stands up straight and lowers his arm and weapon. He then turns his back to the dummy. Suddenly the training dummy is suddenly cut in half, with the top half flying off into the air, as if it was cut by an invisible blade.
"W-what? What on earth happened?" Questions Koji as he stares at the remains of the training dummy, with the other half landing nearby.
"That was the Shadow Sword. A slash that occurs so fast and with such precision, that it causes the person or thing to not even realise that they have been cut and the effects are delayed and by the time they realised they've been cut, it's already too late. A slash that appears after the attack has finished, like a shadow appears after the light is blocked by the body. That is why it is called the Shadow Sword." Explains Sasword. "For this fact it is considered to be the best way of defeating an enemy that possess a high power beam weapon, including the MedaForce. One thing that all high power beam weapons have in common is that they require time to charge properly and this is when they are most vulnerable and the Shadow Sword is the perfect attack to strike them then and as such is is the best countermeasure to defeat the MedaForce, by striking it before they can even use it. Any attack, no matter how strong, is useless, if they can't be used.".
"Wow." Mutters Sumilidon.
Koji's look of shock quickly turns into a look if determination. "Sasword! Teach me that technique so that I can defeat Ikki and Kabuto!" Demands Koji. He quickly regrets his tone and choice of words.
Sasword glares harshly at the young boy. "First, you don't demand anything from me. I only agreed to train you, because I saw potential in you and Sumilidon. Second, as you are know you could never learn the Shadow Sword." States the purple MedaRider. His glare weakens and he turns away, he then let's out a large sigh. "Maybe that's enough training for today. Lets call it a day and we can start fresh in the morning.".
"What? But I can still go on!" States Koji.
"It has nothing to do if you can continue or not. It's obvious that you still haven't realised the difference between you and Sumilidon and Ikki and Kabuto, and as long as you are incapable of see it, you and Sumilidon will never be able to learn the Shadow Sword or defeat the MedaForce, much less defeat Ikki and Kabuto." Explains Sasword, as he turns his back to the young heir.
"I don't understand. What's so different between me and Ikki? Tell me! Please! Just tell me!" Pleads Koji, as he stomps his foot on the ground.
The purple MedaRider stays silent for a moment, before signing again. "It's because of your bonds. You and Sumilidon lack the bond Kabuto and Ikki share, and that's what is stopping you and Sumilidon from growing stronger." States the scorpion based Medabot.
"What? My bond with Sumilidon? Are you saying that Sumilidon and I are not a good enough team?" Questions Koji. The purple MedaRider looks back at the boy and nods. "Then how do I strengthen my bond with Sumilidon?".
"You just get it. In order for your bond to grow and strengthen, you must stop thinking of him as someone else. Sumilidon on his own is not strong enough to unleash the Shadow Sword on his own and the only way he could gain the necessary power is by drawing on the bond you two share and right now, your bond is nowhere near as strong as it would need to be." Explains Sasword.
"So Sumilidon can't use the MedaForce because he doesn't have a Rare Medal and he can use Shadow Sword because the bond I have with him isn't strong enough." Says the black haired boy.
"There you go again." Mutters Sasword.
The young heir hears him and looks at the MedaRider in confusion. "What do you mean?" Asks the second best Medafighter in Japan.
"You keep referring to Sumilidon as someone else and every time you requested training you either say to train yourself or to train Sumilidon. You never say to train both of you! If you want to learn how to defeat the MedaForce you have to stop treating Sumilidon and yourself as two different people. Don't treat each other as friends or partners. If you want to grow stronger then you have to act as one!" Explains the purple MedaRider. He then turns to Koji. "Koji, you are smart, strategic, decisive and keen of mind. You make the brain. But even the greatest mind is useless without a strong body to support it.". he then turns to Sumilidon. "Sumilidon, you are strong, powerful, fast and agile. You are the body. But even the strongest body, cannot function without a brain to guide it. And in order for you two to defeat the MedaForce, you must become one and synchronize with each other, in mind, body and soul. Only then may you both be able to defeat the MedaForce.". He stares at the two for a moment before signing again. "I'm going. We'll start again in the morning. Maybe then we can make some progress.".
The purple MedaRider then turns and leaves.
Koji and Sumilidon watches their teacher walk off and disappear into the bamboo forest.
The young heir clenches his bokken tightly and turns to his Medabot. "Sumilidon! We are going to continue and we are going to keep on going, until we get this right. Understood?" Asks Koji.
"Understood!" States Sumilidon.
They both then move over and begins to practice. First Koji does something and then Sumilidon copies it.
What they didn't know is that Sasword hadn't left at all. Instead he simply is standing on top of a bamboo shoot and is watching over his students.
'Let's see if you two have the amount of potential I thought you two have.' Thinks the master sword user.
Later after the sun had set at the Tenryou household, Ikki has changed into his pyjamas and is getting ready for bed. He lays down in his bed with the covers over him, his head on his pillow and his hands behind his head. He stares at the ceiling.
Gatack is lying sideways on the floor using his right arm to keep him up and Stag is hovering next to him.
Kabuto is once again sitting at the window with Akago on his right shoulder and they are watching the moon once again.
"Hey Kabuto." Says Ikki.
"Yes Ikki?" Asks Kabuto.
"What do you think that the training Koji and Sumilidon are having from Sasword is for?" Wonders the young boy.
"I'm almost sure that they asked for him to train them in how to defeat the MedaForce." Answers the red MedaRider.
"WHAT!?!?" Questions the startled boy as he bolts up.
The rhinoceros beetle based Medabot just gives a small chuckled. "Relax Ikki. Everything's fine. We were bound to meet an opponent who had tactics that could potentially defeat the MedaForce." Say the red MedaRider.
"B-but what if we aren't able to beat them?" Asks Ikki.
"Don't worry Ikki. I already have a plan and a few trick, in case that happens." Assure Kabuto. "Now go to sleep Ikki, it's getting late and we have a big day tomorrow.".
"Okay. Goodnight guys." Says Ikki, as he snuggles back in bed.
"Goodnight everybody." Replies Gatack, as he snuggles down.
"Goodnight gang." Responds Stag as he gently lands on the floor.
"Goodnight everyone." Adds Akago.
"Goodnight my friends." Finishes Kabuto.
Ikki, Gatack and Stag are all soon fast asleep, whilst Kabuto and Akago continue to look at the moon.
Meanwhile Koji and Sumilidon are still doing their training and both are looking exhausted. Koji is sweating heavily and panting hard. Sumilidon is in a similar state with him being near his own breaking point.
Sasori hops onto his partner's shoulder, who's still standing on the bamboo shoot.
"You have to admit they have impressive endurance and an incredible drive." Comments the scorpion based small robot.
"True. But I'm afraid that their bond is still not strong enough for them to learn the Shadow Sword." Replies Sasword.
Back down below both of them have stopped their practice and are are exhausted.
"I think that's enough physical training for now." Mutters Koji as he gasps for air.
"Right." Agrees Sumilidon as he gasps as well.
"Now, we'll do some mental training." Says the young heir.
"Okay." Replies his Medabot.
Both of them walk over to the shrine and they then sit crossed legs in front of the shrine. And they both begin to do some meditation.
'I have to get stronger. I will show Karin and everyone that I am way better than Ikki." Bitterly thinks Koji.
Suddenly an image of Kabuto and then an image of Ikki appear in his mind.
'Why did Kabuto chosen that fool Ikki as his partner? If he had chosen me, we would have been number one without a doubt.' Thinks the heir.
an image of Kabuto, Akago and Ikki play ball with each other flashes in his mind.
'Why does he continue to follow such an immature brat, like Ikki?' Wonders the black haired boy. 'But could I really just abandon Sumilidon like that?'.
Then an image of his Medabot flashes in his mind. Then several other images of him and Sumilidon flashes in his mind and he quickly realises something.
'I, I can I haven't noticed this before. I always think that I could be the the best, but the truth is that I couldn't have done any of it if it wasn't for Sumilidon. Is, is this what Sasword meant by the bond between us is the difference between me and Ikki?' Wonders Koji, he opens his eyes and looks at his partner. 'For as long as I've been Robattling, Sumilidon's has always been by my side and when was the last time I even said thank you to him?'.
"Sumilidon." Says Koji.
His voice shakes Sumilidon out of him meditative state and turns to his partner.
"What is it sir?" Asks the bladed medabot.
"I don't know if I ever really told you this, but,I just have to say: Thank you for all you hard work and loyalty." Thanks the young heir.
"Sir you have no need to thanks me. It's been my honour to serve under you." Replies Sumilidon.
"Maybe, but I don't want you to serve under me anymore." States the rich boy.
"W-what do you mean sir?" Asks the surprised Medabot.
"I don't want you serve under me. I want you to serve alongside me as real partners. Are you willing to do be my partner!" Asks the second best Medafighter in Japan, as he turns to his partner with a small smile on his face and his eyes half closed.
"I be happy to be your partner, sir." Replies his Medabot.
"Okay and also as partners, just call me Koji, okay?" Requests Koji.
"As you wish si. I mean, alright Koji." Corrects Sumilidon.
Both of them look at each other with a happy look.
Then they hear the sound of clapping. They both turn and see that it's Sasword who's clapped as he walks with his sword in it's holder on his leg and has Sasori on his right shoulder.
"Well done you two. You're bonds have truly strengthen." States the purple MedaRider.
"Sasword? What are you doing here? I thought you left." Says the rich boy.
"I didn't. It was a test to see if you two could strengthen your bonds with each other, without any help. And it seems you have." Explains Sasword.
"So, what now?" Asks Koji.
"Well first you two need to head home and gets some sleep, it late. And tomorrow I will start to teach both of you how to use the Shadow Sword and after you two learn the other technique that can be used to defeat the MedaForce." Explains the scorpion based Medabot. "Okay?.
""Okay."" Replies his two students.
"Very well then. Good night and see you two bright and early." Says Sasword. He then turns and leaves, for real this time.
Koji let's out a loud yawn and stretches his arms out. "Come on Sumilidon. We better get some sleep. We're going to have a busy day." States the young heir.
"Right behind you Koji." Responds his partner. The two of them then walk off towards their home.
The next morning they have all returned to the clearing.
Sasword, with Sasori now on his sword is standing across from Koji, who's in his training outfit and Sumilidon.
"Now, I'll be explain how to uses the Shadow Sword. But remember even though I may train you two and explain how the attack works, but in the end it's solely up to you two to bring forth the power and skill needed to use the attack. Understood?" Wonders the purple MedaRider. Both of the nod in reply. "Good. Now I will once again show you the Shadow Sword, but this time I'll explain each step. Okay?".
The two of his students nod.
"Good. First spread your legs apart, this gives you a strong base of support. Although you must be careful to get it right. If your legs are spread too far apart, then you may not be able to move properly and if your legs are to close together then to get the risk of being blown back, by the force of the Shadow Sword." Explains the purple MedaRider, as he turns around to be straight in front of a straw dummy and does as he explains. "Next, bend your legs. This allows you to absorb the backlash. But not to much or you risk losing your balance.". He bends his legs slightly. "The next step is to place the arm that holds your blade over the opposite shoulder and place your free hand just above his other arm. This gives you a strong hold." He places his arms like he described. "Then tense your arm to prepare the use of the attack. This is meant to make your arm ready to withstand your the power of the Shadow Sword.". He tenses his are like explained. "Now you must gather the necessary energy. Fortunately it's not nearly as much as a large energy attack needs. So it still works. But the biggest and most important is step is the timing.".
"The timing?" Asks Koji.
"Yes. The Shadow Sword's power can only be used at the right moment. A second to early and the attack will not have the full strength. A second to late and you may be too late." Explains Sasword. "And bows the time.".
"Shadow Sword!"
His arm and sword disappear from a second before the his arm reappears full out stretched.
Sasword lowers his arm and looks back at his students. "It takes a few seconds for it to take effect. " Explains the sword using MedaRider. Suddenly the training dummy splits in half. "Like that. And once you gain mastery over the Shadow Sword, you'll be able to control how long it takes for the effects to appear. But, that's for later. Right now, let's just focus on you two just learning the Shadow Sword. Understand?".
""Understood!"" Responds Koji and Sumilidon.
"Good. Now Sumilidon go through all the steps I showed you, I'll correct you if you do something wrong. Koji, you watch and trust in your instincts, they'll tell you when the time is right." Instructs the scorpion based Medabot.
"But wait, what about the second move that can defeat the MedaForce?" Asks the young heir.
"Don't worry about it. First you two have to learn the Shadow Sword and then I'll reach you two the other move. Now get to it!" Orders the green eyed Medabot.
"Okay!" Replies the second best Medafighter in Japan.
"Understood!" Responds the clawed Medabot.
They then all start to practice the move and continue to practice all through the day until sunset. All of the training dummy are cut in half, except one.
Sasword is watching from the side, with Sasori on his right shoulder.
'They're so close. Can they do it? Hum. Looks like I'm about to find out.' Thinks the purple MedaRider.
Sumilidon is exhausted from all the hard training.
Koji seems just out of breath. "Sumilidon, just one more, you can do it." Encourages the black haired boy.
"Alright. Koji." Replies the saber tooth tiger themed Medabot.
The tri-clawed Medabot then spreads his legs and gives himself a strong base and he bends his knees slightly. He places his right arm over his left shoulder and uses his left hand just over his right arm. He then tenses himself.
'I have to time this right. Sumilidon has perfected the stance and now he's putting his trust in me. Now I will do it.' Thinks Koji. A second past and a sharp wind blows. Something inside Koji ignites. "Sumilidon now! Unleash the Shadow Sword!".
Sumilidon the lets out a roar as his right are seemingly disappears for an instant before reappearing full outstretched. But nothing seemed to change.
'D-did we do it? Did we just use the Shadow Sword?' Thinks Koji, as a bead of sweat goes down the side of his face.
Sasword's green eyes gain a glint of happiness. 'They did it.' Thinks the purple MedaRider.
Suddenly the straw dummy is cut apart by three large slashes, representing Sumilidon's three claws and the three top parts are sent flying into the air.
Everything remains silent for a few moments until the parts of the dummy fall to the ground.
"We did it… WE DID IT!!!" Cheers Koji.
"Well done you two. Now I think you better get going home for the night. We'll start working on the second move in the morning." Says the master sword user.
"Noway! We can still go on!" States the rich boy. "Right Sumilidon?".
"Right Koji!" Replies his partner.
"Very well. If that's how you feel. Let's get to work!" Says Sasword.
"But don't we need more training dummies?" Asks Sumilidon.
"Don't worry about it. This move is a bit more complicated than that and can't be learned like that." Replies the MedaRider. "Now move it!".
""Right!"" Replies his students.
The next day Kabuto, Ikki, Akago, Gatack, Stag, Erika, Brass, Neutranurse, Karin, Rintaro, Kantaroth.
"So, where are we going and why are we going there?" Asks Erika.
"All I know is that Koji called me and said to bring everyone to the old shrine in the middle of this bamboo forest." Replies Karin.
"Maybe we'll finally find out what Sasword, Sasori, Koji and Sumilidon have been up to the last few days." Says Gatack as he puts his hand behind his head.
"Yeah! I've been wondering what those dudes have been doing." Says Rintaro.
"We're about to find out. Because we're here." States Kabuto as the group finally arrive at the shrine with Sasword, Sasori, Koji and Sumilidon are already there.
"About time you got here." Says Koji, with a smirk on his face.
"Sorry we're late. But we didn't know where this place exactly was." Replies the first Medabot.
"Never mind all that! Why'd call us here?" Questions Ikki.
"We've called you here for a Robattle." Replies Sasword. "And to show you the fruits of Koji and Sumilidon's training.".
"A Robattle? Sounds like a fun idea. What do you say Ikki?" Asks the red MedaRider.
"I'd be happy to. But do we have enough time?" Asks the ponytailed boy.
"It's alright Ikki. We just need a few more wins and we'll be back in third place." Replies Kabuto.
"Well, in that case, we accept!" States the young Tenryou.
"Then it is agreed!" States Mr. Referee, as he appears wearing a pure white Japanese referee uniform and is holding a red flag in his right hand and a white one in his left. "Medafighters ready? Medabots Robattle!".
Despite his declared the two sides don't move.
"Why aren't they moving dude?" Asks Rintaro.
"They are sizing each other up. Kabuto and Ikki are trying to figure out what Koji and Sumilidon have been training to do. Whilst Koji and Sumilidon are preparing to uses one of them." Explains the voice of a familiar man. Everyone looks to their right and their eyes widen as they see Space Medafighter X standing next to them. "Hey.".
Everyone looks at him with a blank expression for a second before:
""Aaaahhhh!!"" Shouts Erika and Rintaro.
"Excuse me Mr. X, but why are you here?" Asks Karin.
"I heard that there was going to be an interesting Robattle and o decided to come and check it out." Replies the golden masked wearing man.
"Oh. Okay." Replies the twin tailed redhead. She, along with everyone else turns back to the fight.
What none of them noticed is that there is another two beings are watching them.
Not far away Dark Kabuto is standing on top of of a large bamboo shoot with his Dark Kabuto Zecter hovering next to him.
A single leaf breaks off from one of the bamboo shoots and floats in the breeze, before hitting the ground.
This acts like a start. Both Medabots rush towards each other. Kabuto unsheathes his Kunai Gun in Kunai Mode and clashes his blade against Sumilidon's three claws. The two of them break the clash. The first Medabot attempts to slash his opponent, but the clawed Medabot leans back, causing the attack to miss. Sumilidon then tries a downwards slash. But Kabuto is able to dodge by leaping back. The red Medabot rushes forward and tries to uses his blade to attempt a slash again but Sumilidon again blocks with his own blades. The cat based Medabot then uses his left arm to hammer Kabuto's right.
"Aaahh!" Groans the red MedaRider, as he staggers back and it caused him to lose his grip on hi weapon and make it fly off to the side. Kabuto quickly recovers and give a small chuckle, as he checks his wrist and sees everything is fine. He then looks at his two opponents. "Very good. You two have gotten better.".
"Thanks for the compliment. But now you'll see what we've really learn!" States Koji, with a grin on his face.
"We can take anything you can dish out!" Responds Ikki.
"We'll see about that." Says the second best Medafighter in Japan. "Sumilidon it's time.".
"Understood Koji." Replies Sumilidon.
The sabertooth tiger themed Medabot then spreads his legs and bends his legs slightly. He then places his right arm over his opposing shoulder and uses his left hand over his right arm and his body tenses.
"What's that stance he's taking?" Asks Erika.
"I don't know." Replies Karin.
'So you did teach them the Shadow Sword.' Thinks Kabuto as he glances to the purple MedaRider, before looking back to his opponents. 'I have to time this right.'. He then notices Sumilidon's body tense a bit more. 'Now!'.
At the same time Koji calls out: "Sumilidon! Unleash the Shadow Sword!".
Kabuto quickly leaps high into the air, a second before Sumilidon's arm and blade seemingly disappears for a second before reapearing full out stretched.
Kabuto then lands behind Sumilidon with his back turned.
"H-how did you dodge the Shadow Sword?" Asks Koji.
The first MedaRider turns around and looks at his opponents.
"You no doubt thought that was the first time I've faced off against the Shadow Sword. Unfortunately for you, I've seen Sasword uses that move over 100 times and I've found a way of dodging it." Explains Kabuto.
"But how? The Shadow Sword is so fast! Who are you able to evade it?" Questions the second best Medafighter in Japan.
"You're right. The Shadow Sword is perhaps the fastest attack, outside of the one used in Clock Up of course. But when evading an attack that happens in an instant. The best time to dodge is the moment before they unleash the attack. The Shadow Sword was a distinctive stance that I've memorised and I've figured out how to tell the second before the unleash the attack, and then I react as soon as I can." Explains Kabuto. "Know it's time for you to face the MedaForce!". He then is enveloped in a crimson aura. But, this one seems much weaker than normal.
Koji, instead of looking worried, has a smirk on his face. 'This is it, the moment of truth. I know we can do it. We just have to remember what Sasword said.' Thinks the young heir. He then starts to have a flashback.
Last night, after the sun had set, Koji and Sumilidon stood in front of Sasword, who had his sword sheathed on his left leg and had Sasori on his right shoulder.
"Now that you two have learned the Shadow Sword. I'll explain what the second technique that can be used to defeat the MedaForce." Stated the purple MedaRider.
"Could you going to show us how to do it, please?" Requested Sumilidon.
"Unfortunately this isn't the kind of technique that can just be shown like that." Explained the scorpion based Medabot.
"But if we can't see how the attack works, how can we learn it to stop the MedaForce?" Questioned Koji.
"You can't." Replied the green eyed MedaRider.
"What do you mean? We can't? I don't understand what you mean. Do you mean that we can't learn the move? I-I just don't understand." Replied the black haired boy.
"Oh no. You can learn the move, that's not what I meant. I was merely correcting you on the fact that the MedaForce simply can't be stopped. But it can be defeated." Stated the sword using MedaRider.
""Huh?"" Wondered his two students.
"I'll explain. First think of the MedaForce like a river, straight forward and relentless, and think of what's every in it's way, for example a Medabot, as a rock in the middle of the river that is the MedaForce. The rock may slow the river for a time, maybe even stop it for a while. But, in the end the river eventually wears it away. So stopping the MedaForce is impossible, unless you release an equally powerful form of defense." Explained Sasword.
"But the Shadow Sword…" Started Koji.
But the sword using MedaRider interrupter him. "The Shadow Sword is meant to defeat them BEFORE they can uses it." Corrected the purple MedaRider. "The second technique is meant to be used if you can't stop them from launching the attack and turn the attack back on them.".
"'Turn the attack back on them'? But how?" Asked the second best Medafighter in Japan.
"It's simple. The basic thing you have to remember, is that no matter what, the MedaForce is simply a very powerful form of energy. The way the MedaForce works is that all of that every is subconsciously absorbed by the opponent's Medabot, and this causes the Medabot to overload. But remember like with every form of energy, the MedaForce can be channelled and then sent straight back at them." Elaborated the MedaRider.
"But how?" Asked Sumilidon.
"Sumilidon could potentially hold in the power of the MedaForce for a few seconds, but only if the bond you two share is strong enough to withstand it and then be able to shoot the attack back. But remember you'll only have one chance." Stated their teacher.
Back in the present, Koji's flashback had happened in about two seconds and Kabuto is still charging the strangely weak looking MedaForce.
"Koji, Sumilidon. You two better prepare yourself." States Kabuto. "Because it time to face the…".
"MEDAFORCE."
He then launches a blast of crimson energy from between his hands.
"Sumilidon you can do it! Don't back down!" Shouts Koji.
The crimson energy attack hammers into the ancient tiger based Medabot, but something strange happens. The crimson red energy starts to be absorbed into his body and soon he's the one covered in a crimson red aura.
"Dudes, what's happening?" Asks Rintaro.
"I have no idea." Admits Erika.
Sumilidon seems to be having trouble holding all of the energy.
"Sumilidon! Fire it back now!" Calls out his Medafighter.
The clawed Medabot let's out a powerful roar as he shoots the crimson MedaForce right back at the first Medabot. Who strangely seems not the least bit tired.
The powerful redirected attack seems to hit the red MedaRider and causes a huge dust cloud to be kicked up.
"Kabuto!" Cries out Brass.
"Oh dear." Gasps Neutranurse.
"Well. It looks like we win, Ikki." Says Koji, with a grin on his face.
"I wouldn't be so sure Koji. I'd take another look if I were you." Replies Ikki, with a smirk on his own face.
"Huh?" Mutters the second best Medafighter in Japan. He takes a look at the smoke cloud and his eyes widen at what he sees. "What the?".
"What's he so surprised at, dudes?" Asks Rintaro.
"You got me." Responds Kantaroth.
"What do you think so surprising Mr. X?" Asks Karin.
"I'm not entirely sure. But I have a feeling we are about to bear witness to something incredible." States the masked man.
"Wouldn't be the first time." Mutters Gatack.
The dust cloud finally clears and it reveals a large hall seemingly made of a familiar crimson energy.
"What's that?" Questions Erika.
The wall of energy then dissipates and reveals a perfectly fine Kabuto, who has his right arm outstretched forward and has his hand spread out. The first Medabot then lowers his hand.
"What? But how? And what was that wall thing?" Questions Koji.
"That was the MedaForce Shield!" States the red MedaRider.
"'MedaForce Shield'?" Questions Koji.
"You're not the only ones who's been training. I've been working on mastering the MedaForce and I've learned to use the MedaForce in multiple ways. Including how to use it as a means of defense." Explains the oldest Medabot.
"B-but, you unleash the MedaForce, you should've used up all of your energy." Argues the male heir.
"Like I said, I've been working on mastering the MedaForce, whilst I admit I still have a lot to learn. What I have learned is how to limit the power I unleash in any one blast." Replies Kabuto. "I wanted to see exactly what you've learned. So I shoot out a small blast to see what you'd do and I have to admit, I didn't expect you to send it back at me. Very impressive.".
"I can't believe he has such control and even had a back up plan. I guess I shouldn't be surprised. Someone like Kabuto was bound to have something like that in his back pocket." Quietly mutters the black haired heir.
"Now. You've shown me your secret tricks. It's time I show you my secret move." Says Kabuto.
"Huh?" Utters Koji.
Kabuto is then covered in the crimson aura of his MedaForce.
"But that just looks like an ordinary MedaForce." Comments Erika.
"I've heard a lot of things in my life. But, I never thought I'd hear the MedaForce being called ordinary." Says Gatack.
"I agree with ya." Replies Stag.
Then all of the aura covering Kabuto is transferred to covering Akago on Kabuto's belt. The first Medabot then quickly hits the top three legs on his Zecter.
"1,
2,3."
He then flips Akago's horn back.
"MedaForce... ...Kick!" States Kabuto.
"MedaForce Kick?" Questions Koji.
The first Medabot then flips Akago's horn again and the smaller red robot calls out:
"MEDAFORCE KICK."
The energy travels straight to Kabuto's larger horn and causes his eyes to glow very brightly and then all of the energy quickly goes directly to his right leg. All of the energy causes the appendage to glow crimson red.
"Wow." Gasps Neutranurse.
"Increadable." Says Brass.
Nearby Dark Kabuto's yellow eyes widen as he stares at the evolved MedaKick.
Kabuto then leaps high into the sky and the dives towards Sumilidon with his glowing right foot. He then hits his opponent with his MedaForce empowered kick, causing a large explosion to occur.
The dust quickly clears showing a clearly defeated Sumilidon, with Kabuto standing over him.
"The winner is Ikki and Kabuto!" Declares Mr. Referee as he raises the corresponding flag. He then promptly leaves.
Kabuto helps Sumilidon up.
"You did really well Koji." Says Ikki.
"Thanks. You were great as well." Replies Koji. "Now if you can excuse me. There's something I have to do.". The black haired boy then turns and walks over to Sasword. He then bows in front of him. "I'm sorry Sasword. I know we weren't as good as we could have been. But, I beg you, please continue to train us to become stronger.".
The purple MedaRider just sighs and seems to roll his eyes before looking at his bowing down. "Stand up Koji. I'm not disappointed in either of you. You two did your best and that's all I could ever ask for. And as for training you two. I was going to continue your training any way." Explains Sasword.
"Really?" Asks Koji.
"Yes." Replies the sword using MedaRider.
"Well. Everything seems to have turned out alright, wouldn't you say so Space Medafighter X?" Asks Erika, as she turns to look at the masked man. But he has seemingly vanished into thin air. "Hey, where did he go? Oh never mind.".
Also Dark Kabuto and his Zecter had disappeared as well.
"Well everything seems have turned out alright." Says Gatack.
"Big Brother!" Calls out a familiar girls voice.
"I had to jinx it." Groans the dark blue MedaRider.
Everyone turns and sees two familiar female Medabots running towards them.
"Jyuka? Renge?" Questions Ikki.
The two former members of ZECT finally reach them. But, both seem exhausted.
"Jyuka, Renge, what are you two doing here?" Asks Erika.
"Big brother. It's horrible." Sobbs Jyuka.
"Hey, hey. It's okay. Jyuka, just calm down and tell me what's wrong." Gently says Kabuto, as he places a reassuring hand on his little sister figure's shoulder. She seems to take a few breaths and calms down. "You good?". The blue eyed female Medabot nods. "Okay. Now, tell me what's the problem.".
"Allow me." Says Renge. "Jyuka and I were out running an errand by Mrs. Tenryou and when we arrived back home. But we couldn't find her and then we found this."
The white Medabot the hands the red MedaRider letter.
Kabuto takes a look at the paper and his eyes widen.
"What is it Kabuto?" Asks Karin.
"It says that the Rubberobo Gang have kidnapped Ikki's mother!" States the red MedaRider.
Everyone is taken back in shock.
"What!?" Questions Ikki. "We have to go save her!".
"And we will and we are going to make them regret ever messing with us." Replies the first Medabot.
Today Kabuto wins a Flexor Sword from Sumilidon.