Goodbye Rops

Zatch was in bed as Kiyo checked the thermometer. "You do have a slight fever," Kiyo said, "Its just have a cold, nothing to worry about." "Ah but I'll be home alone," Zatch said. "Hey I told you not too train in the rain," Kiyo said. "But Kiyo," Zatch said. "Don't worry you'll have Ponygon to look after you," Kiyo said. Kiyo headed to school after leaving Zatch.

At school Kiyo was showed multiple stuff from Suzy Miroshi and Hiroshi. Kiyo was disturbed when he saw Ponygon hiding behind the bag Zatch was in. "Zatch Ponygon why are you here?" Kiyo asked. "Sorry Kiyo but there was no way I was staying home," Zatch said. Ponygon ran to the others and put the blame on Kiyo for bullying him. "Hold on a second, I didn't do a thing," Kiyo said, "I was just checking on Zatch of why he's here."

The teacher came and wanted an explanation. "Okay I left Zatch at home because he had a cold and I had school," Kiyo said, "I would thought that Ponygon would be some help." "Yeah some help he wasn't able to help get everything for me, then ate all my lunch," Zatch said. Everyone founded Kiyo guilty. "Kiyo you should of just let me come with you," Zatch said getting out of his bag. Ponygon decided to use the moment to get into the bag like Zatch did. "Ponygon what are you…" Zatch stopped when he passed out.

A car came to Kiyo's school. Apollo was let out wearing a suit and tie unlike what he worn in the past without Rops. "Zatch and Kiyo needs to find out what I learn," Apollo thought. Apollo headed in to find Zatch and Kiyo.

In the nurses office, Zatch woke up to see Suzy was by his side. "Oh you're a wake," Suzy said, "The teacher let me stay with you." The nurse was staying on a desk away from Ponygon who was trying to climb on. Kiyo checked on him for a bit before going back to class.

"Long time no seek," Apollo said coming up to Kiyo. Kiyo turned around and saw Apollo. He recognize Apollo from their battle. "Nice to see you again," Kiyo said, "Hey where's Rops?" "Rops was send back to the mamodo world," Apollo said.

At lunch time Kiyo met up with Apollo on the roof top. "So it was Zatch's twin brother Zeno who burned Rops' book," Kiyo said. "Yeah that's right," Apollo said. "We haven't heard anything about Zeno since our trip to England," Kiyo said, "Can you tell me what happened?"

Flash Back…

Rops and Apollo was going around the town in Holland. "So Rops where do you want to go now?" Apollo asked. Rops was intense and looking at someone. "Hey Rops what's wrong?" Apollo asked. He saw what look like Zatch. "Hey Zatch wait up," Apollo shouted. The mamodo stopped. "You got the wrong guy," he said, "How dare you mistaken me for that excuse of a mamodo." The mamodo turned around revealing to be Zeno. "This isn't Zatch, which means…" Apollo thought then said, "Then you must be Zeno."

"So tell me have you seen Zatch?" Zeno asked. "Yeah but he and his partner defeated us in battle," Apollo said. "Figures considering he got the pampering and training at the palace," Zeno said. "Lets go Rops have a bad feeling," Apollo said. Rops jump on him.

" Don't you want to battle?" Zeno asked. "We have no interest battling someone like you," Apollo said. "How naïve, no wander you lost," Zeno responded. He snap his fingers and Duffort walked up holding Zeno's spellbook.

End of Flashback…

"That must be the partner that Zatch said he trained with in England," Kiyo said. "Huh?" Apollo asked. "Oh sorry, Zatch somehow gain pieces of Zeno's memories from the day Zeno was in England to train back to the day Zeno and Zatch were separated," Kiyo said. "That makes sense," Apollo said, "However the battle begin."

Flashback…

They were set for battle. 'Rigron' Apollo shouted. Rops used Rigron to throw wooden post at Zeno and Dufort. They didn't move as they missed. "If you're not going to take this seriously I'll burn your book," Zeno said aiming with his hand. 'Zaker' Dufort shouted. A white Zaker fired from Zeno's hand. "Rops look out," Apollo said getting Rops away. He saw the difference between Zeno's and Zack's Zaker. Zaker hit the windmill as rubble fell above Apollo and Rops. Apollo dodge each one carrying Rops.

"Isn't this fun Dufort?" Zeno asked, "It been a while sense we had a good fight." "Something about that guy, is giving me the weirdest feeling," Apollo thought as he shouted. 'Rigrosen'. Rops fired chain weapons at Dufort. Dufort took them by surprise by walking around each attack.

"Rops this is it, we have to use our most powerful spell," Apollo said as Rops agreed, 'Dino Rigron'. Dino Rigron fired from Rops hands and pulled out multiple boulders. 'Zaker' Dufort shouted as Zeno aimed. Zaker fired from Zeno's hands and manage to hitone rock that hit the others causing to cancel out.

They attack Apollo causing him to let go of the book. The book hit the ground as Dufort pinned Apollo to a windmill. "I have the ablility to sense an enemies movements and strengths, and I sense you have a strong mind and you can sense danger. You're intelligent in kene strategies," Apollo said, "But most of all, your heart is too cold, I can only imagine amount the hatred in your heart."

Dufort threw him aside with Rops. Zeno's spellbook glowed as Zeno prepared to attack. 'Giga…" Dufort started. "What, why use a Giga spell against these weaklings," Zeno said. Instead Dufort switch spells, 'Zaker'. Zaker fired from Zeno's hand and burned Rops' spellbook. "Rops no," Apollo shouted as Rops disappeared.

Rops was crying as he didn't wanted to leave just yet. Apollo and Rops hold each other one last time. 'Zaker' Dufort shouted. Zeno fired another Zaker at Rops' spellbook burning it instantly as Rops was gone. Zeno and Dufort disappeared leaving Apollo there.

End of Flashback…

"The way it ended, I didn't get to say goodbye to Rops, or thank him for all he did," Apollo said. "Zatch wants to put an end to the hatred in Zeno's heart," Kiyo said, "Maybe putting an end to it will put an end to all the suffering Zeno caused, including what happen to you and Rops." "Yeah maybe," Apollo said.

In the nurse's office Zatch dreamed of the day he and Zeno were separated, and the rigorous training he had to go through. Then the memory of all his friends that were send back to the mamodo world. Finally Zatch woke up. "Hey my fever is gone," Zatch said after checking.

Outside Apollo gave Kiyo the name of Zeno's human partner Dufort before leaving. "Hey Kiyo," Zatch shouted, "Was that Apollo?" "Yeah, and told me Rops' spellbook was burned, by Zeno," Kiyo said. "Zeno huh? Every time I learn about him, I find out he done something unforgivable," Zatch said. "Yeah I know," Kiyo said. "But that's why I want to put an end to his hatred," Zatch said, "If I do that I put an end to anything he did that was evil, and we can finally be together as brothers." "Yeah, that's for sure, we can't let Zeno continue his ways," Kiyo agreed.


A/N: I know its much like the episode but I tried to make some changes. Oh and with the battle against Bari, I'm not planning to turn that into a draw or a loss, since Zatch is one of the top 6. and there is only one mamodo of the top 6 Bari will be able to win against and that's when he has stronger spells than the ones he had when he faced Zatch and Kiyo.


Next Time: A Mamodo name Bari terrorize every mamodo he face and now he's chosen Zatch to fight. As strong as Bari is, Zatch and Kiyo have more experience in their hands. How will it turned out? Read to find out...