Guntz: It happened over a year ago. I was on a Bounty Hunt. Than out of nowhere some golden tickets started to fall from the sky, at first I thought it was a bunch of garbage. Until one fell onto my face, I grabbed it and it was about to rip it apart until I read it.

-Guntz's reading the Ticket-

Dream Champ tournament! Calling all world-roving Adventurers! Let's see who the Greatest hero there is! Grand prize, 100,000 Dorees! See you there!

Yoshster: So you entered a tournament, by the summon of a golden ticket? -huh well dosn't that sound familiar.-

Guntz: After reading it. I got transported to an open area. Where there were lots of people like bodyguards, thieves, and even young adventurers. Heh I thought to get out of there, but then again having 100.000 is a lot of money to have. So I stay than he show up...

Garlen: Welcome, adventurers from all over Phantomile!

A small dog-like man comes out from a small hole from the floor. He was small and round he was wearing an outfit that resembles a General's outfit that had a a long green coat. Black pants. Red boots. He seems to have a one red eye as the other was patched up by an eyepatch, and the most part that seems to stick out was his right arm it was replaced by a mechanical claw

Garlen: I am Garlen, the sponsor of this tournament. You all have your tickets, I presume? All of you here are famous heroes. BUT what I want to know is, who is the greatest? Who is number 1 in Phantomile?

Guntz: Huh what a stupid question. Everyone knows it me. I'll show them all who the best hero of this here tournament heh!

Garlen: I hereby open the Dream Champ Tournament! Let's find the greatest hero once and for all!

The whole crowd starts to roar in excitement. Some clapping their hands as others make lots of noises.

Garlen: Of course there is a huge prize for the winner. Well, Brave Heroes if you want to join, hold up your tickets! Announce yourselves for hero champion! Come up to the stage!

Guntz starts to make his way to the stage, but a young cabbit boy, in a blue attire, cap, yellow gloves and red shoes got in the way. Guntz being the aggressive teen he is push aside the cabbit like it was nothing.

Gantz: Move it!

Cabbit: Hey!

The poor cabbit said as he sat on the ground from the sudden push, and is now looking at the tall wolf who seems to look down on him.

Cabbit: That hurt! Watch it!

Guntz: If you ain't up for it, get out of my way, brats.

Cabbit: What did you say?

Guntz: You heard me.

Guntz starts to make his way to the Stage and was getting looks from people that he passes by.

Dog: Hey, isn't that . . . The Golden Killer?

Cat: Golden Killer Gantz? Really?

Komodo Dragon: They say it's dangerous to mess with him...

Gantz: Impudent brats!

He said as he looks back that the cabbit, who's friends seem to run after him and seeing if he was alright. Guntz didn't seem worried, just more annoyed than anything. He wouldn't usually fight kids but if they do sign up for the tournament, he wouldn't have a choice but too. But something about that cabbit made his fur fluff up a bit, He wasn't sure why, nor did he think much about. It takes them all a while to sign up for the tournament and after Guntz sign up he get ready for the long battle that was ahead of him. Than Garlen got on top of the Stage and started to announce the competitors.

Garlen: welcome, Brave Heroes. I'd like to begin the tournament now...but it would seem to me that maybe there are too many

Participants.

Then he looks up at the screen That seem to show palm trees and beautiful clear skies.

Garlen: First we will test your abilities in the Western Jungle Stage I created. Show me what you're made of! Can you make it through? Off you go, in order to make it to the end to qualify.

Just like that Guntz and a few competitors were transported to the western jungle. Lucky for Guntz he has had work in an area like this before, and made it through with ease, and that so call boss was easily taken down with no sweat. He was now back at the competitor area waiting for others to appeal.

Guntz: -That stage was quite easy. Heh I wonder if that cabbit would make it...why the fuck am I worried about him getting in?! Him and his "friends" should go to-

He stops in thought when Garlen announce the last participant to ever make before the time was up.

Garlen: Here come the last participant. Congratulations Klonoa! We have a total of 10 Heroes participating!

Yoshster: This Cabbit kid was not what you thought at first.

Guntz: You could say that again. But this was early on in the tournament, so you could say he was lucky.

Yoshster: Since he's like part rabbit, that mean he's got lucky feet ha ha ha!

Guntz looks at the cabbit in anger. He didn't want to fight a child but it really seems to him that he doesn't have a choices. What makes it even worse that the boy's friends seemed to be in the tournament too. He needs to blow off some steam so he makes his way to the back of the room, where he can clear his head, and come up with a strategy for the next round.

Guntz: Of all the strong competitions, those brats made it in!? Agh!-

He than over hears Klonoa and his friends taking. And with his ears it wasn't that hard to make out on what they were saying.

Chipple: HEY, KLONOA!

The young kangaroo said as he runs up to klonoa happily.

Klonoa: Chipple! You're here too!

Chipple: I'm thrilled to be in the same competition as you! Big bro!

Klonoa smiles as he laughs, knowing his best friend is with them I the tournament.

Guntz looks at them with disqust. Now there were four of them he would have to deal with. Than a devilish smile came to him as an idea comes to his head.

Guntz: Friends of yours, eh? I think I can use them~

Yoshster: Honestly if I were in that position, and there was something going on. I'd probably do the same thing. Even if it's a kid, I wouldn't really let them have it easy ether. I kind of got a competitive side that I developed.

Than Garlen gets on top of the Stage, and the whole crowd goes quite so he can speak.

Garlen: Well then, let's find the first pairings!

They all look up at the screen. They see who was going against each other, for first is Lolo vs Zweegle, Guntz vs Chipple, Anemon vs Suiryu, Klonoa vs Joka,

Guntz: What the hell... looks like the scoreboard has two extra fights huh...

He said looking up at the board.

Garlen: Now, would each pair of competitors please work your way through the specified visions on order. First is a warmup! Make it through all the visions to progress to the final battle! The first contestant to finish the last vision is the winner!

Yoshster: Sounds like this Garlen guy was being kind of fishy.

Guntz nods than go back to explaining.

Guntz: Good I'm going against One of his little friends heh... I should make this interesting for them.

Garlen: For the first round, I would like you all to board my Northern Express. Can you make it to the front of the train? Now then, I'm you go, in order!

Just like that. the firsts of the computers got send out. As Guntz waited for his time to go up against Chipple, until he was approached by Garlen. who seems to have a big smile on his face.

Garlen: Ah so you must be Guntz right? I was just making my way though the Crowd meeting all the Heroes. You know just giving there a warm welcome. Then I heard that the Golden killer was here to be honest with you. I'm a big fan of yours.

Guntz: Huh a big fan? How sweet~ I bet you wanted autograph right. Well I hate to bust your bubble I don't do that kind of shit.

He said as he leans up against the wall, looking at the short dog. And he just looks at Guntz with a little smirk.

Garlen: Oh no. Nothing like that my boy~ I thought perhaps we can work together. Because we both want something right? You want the money yes? Well if you help me in getting that little Priestess, perhaps I can give you more than you expected mmm?

Guntz looks at him in confusion. Why would he want to help him get more money, but something about this guy gave him a bad feeling.

Guntz: -What the hell...this guy is a bit off. But getting more money. Doesn't sound like a bad idea, heh I guess it wouldn't hurt right?-

He nods in agreement. Garlen smiles happily but Guntz spoke up.

Guntz: Than you got to guarantee that I win? Than and I'll get what you want heh.

Garlen: Than it's a deal! It'll be nice working with ya boy, and with your skills it shouldn't be too difficult for you to pull off.

He said as he put his claw to Guntz as he shakes it as an agreement. Then Garlen phone started to beep loudly and Garlen look at it

Garlen: Well I got to get back to the Stage To announcements of the first visions. Remember to keep up your half of the deal boy.

He said in a way that made Gantz's fur fluff up a bit, something about this guy was giving him bad vibes, but wasn't sure what it was. Guntz ignored the feeling in his gut, and he left to the stage.

Yoshster: Huh so you made a deal with him... Really should've backed out of that deal eh Wolfie.

Guntz: Ya I was an idiot to even make a deal with him in the first place...God I feel like a fucking idiot...but anyways let go to then end there's nothing more to explain than me get wining all the races unfailingly...

Garlen: the winner of the race is...Klonoa!

Guntz: -Huh he won again... I won't lie that boy is very strong, but not strong enough-

He got interrupted when he was in thought, because of a small jester with a yellow and red stripes jumpsuit was getting mad be side him.

Joka: Aaaargh! I told those moos to make trouble for klonoa! I paid Them a lot of money too!

Guntz: The monsters around here are pretty rich. So you're pretty much got scam from them heh!

Joka: Aaaargh! Give me my money back!

He said as he run off to somewhere, as Guntz looks at him but for some odd reason he can tell that the cabbit was looking at him in a weird way. And when he looks back the cabbit looks away blushing, And was now talking to a friend of his. That was odd to the wolf, and the cabbit's strange behavior, but decided to just ignore it.

Garlen: The second round takes place in the sands and Oasis of the Eastern desert! Off we go!

The whole crowd cheers. And Klonoa's kangaroo friend goes running off and Guntz goes up to the cabbit.

Guntz: So, you call yourself Klonoa, do you?

Klonoa: Huh? That's right.

Guntz: Hmff. I see. weaklings always hang out in groups.

Klonoa: What did you say?!

Guntz starts to walk pass him, smirking. As Klonoa looks at him mad. Clearly this was making the cabbit get fired up, if not annoyed at the teenager wolf's antagonizing way.

Guntz: Easy, easy! The game is about to start~

Klonoa: Hey...hold on a minute!...

It was already too late, the wolf got some distance away from the Cabbit. But couldn't help but look back at him. Something about the kid's spirit and fire in his eyes, tells the wolf that Klonoa had one thing, determination.

Guntz: -Poor klonoa. Doesn't know what he's in for, heh now to play games with the little kangaroo boy-

Yoshster: Did you really say that in your head man?

Guntz: Relax Yoshster, it wasn't what you may think, it was more of getting him to fail the race.

Yoshster: Ok good, Um by the way you may want to wolf down some of your food, it's kind of looking a little raw.

The wolf did notice and decided to pause his story and just eat some of the food. One sip later and he was ready to continue.

Guntz: Sorry about getting distracted, not often it happens.

Yoshster: It's cool bro, but feel free to continue, i'm at the edge of my seat!

He than started to make his way through out the desert vision. It was very easy he managed to get ahead of Chipple, who seems to be having a hard time. Guntz smirks at this and keeps going till he crosses the finish line. He than was teleported back to the main area.

Guntz: -Heh good one down two more to go, it shouldn't be too hard...but should I even keep going with the deal? And that Garlen is a very creepy guy, there just this gut runching feeling like something is up.-

He said as he leans against a tall wall, than he over hears Chipple talking to his friends. Who sounded distraught from after the race.

Klonoa: Hey, hold on! What are you talking about! Lil bro?

Chipple: You heard me! I lost the race to Guntz! I wasn't quick enough to do the puzzles! And...and...

He push's klonoa to the side. As he runs away from him, tears escaping his eyes. With Klonoa trying to reach out but couldn't.

Klonoa: Chipple come back lil bro!

His goal is running after him as Guntz watches them from afar. Still in that sort of lone wolf mood.

Guntz: I hate lukewarm friendships, man.

Yoshster: A kangaroo that's inconfident, must've been a Joey cause those guys aren't like the one's i've seen.

Just a moments later Garlen gets on the microphone and starts announcing the next round.

Garlen: Now then, the semi-finals!

The scoreboard shows Guntz going against Lolo and Popka. The young Priestess goes up to him smiling, and greeted in her friendly kind-hearted manner.

Lolo: You're Gantz, right? Nice to meet you. And may the best person win~

Guntz: Yeah whatever...

Popka: There's no need to be so rude! She was only being nice you dingus!

Guntz: Agh why should I waste my breath on losers?

He than walks away mad, but a strange feeling comes to his chest. He placed a gloved hand to it, instead of the bad feeling Garlen gave him, the Priestess didn't, and it didn't cause his mane to fluff up.

Guntz: -She just came walking up to me... and for some odd reason I didn't get nervous huh...-

Yoshster: You say you had a strange feeling when that Prestess was being kind to you? Guessing you've never had anyone not be afraid of you.-Damn, who would've guessed that him and I had something similar. When I met Darien.-

It was the next race and it was taking place in The southern resort. To Guntz this didn't cost him any issues since he can swim fine, and he has made it where Lolo was.

Lolo: Huh there you are. Me and Popka waited for you so we can have a proper race. Look I don't care if you think me and my friend are weaklings. But after this I bet you would never see us like that right Popka?

She looks down at her friend who seems to growl at him.

Guntz: Aw how sweet of the both of you~ But I'm afraid we're not going to have a race heh heh.

He points his gun at Popka, and shoots beneath the floor where he stands. Both him and Lolo get separated from the shooting.

Lolo: What is going on?! We were supposed to have a race! Please stop!

She said as she runs from him while Popka tries to get to her, but Guntz manages to kick him away. As he picks up Lolo and put her on his shoulder as she tried to get away from him. The wolf was much stronger, and made it impossible for her to escape.

Guntz: Sorry princess...but I have made a deal with Garlen. He said he has his eyes on you and is paying me extra for you hah~

Lolo: No No! Popka help me! Please!

Popka: You let her go you big-

Before he can say anything else, Guntz as used a warning shot at him. It barly missed the dog creature by an inch.

Guntz: Be lucky I'm not after you! Now get hell out of face you stupid looking dog!

Popka: Ahhhh!

Popka runs to take covers from him, as Guntz runs away with Lolo on his shoulder. She did struggle, but in order for him to avoid causing damage, he pulled something that made it where she wouldn't make him lose consintration.

Lolo: Let me go! Klonoa will know of this and he will stop you!

Guntz: Listen don't take it too personal, i'm just hired to do my job, I don't have intentions of hurting you. Mainly cause I don't want to hear it from the guy. So miss, i'm sorry for this.

Lolo: What are you talking abou-

He had pulled out a rag that had some liquid substance on it, and placed it over her mouth. Lolo did try to fight it, but was useless, she was out like a light. With that taken care of, Guntz takes the now sleeping Priestess and makes it to the end. But he can only see minions waiting for him, as a computer stands above the door with Garlen on it.

Garlen: Oh you got her hehehe! Give her to my minions, she will be taking to my lab!

Guntz: Alright I got what you wanted, now what about the money?

Garlen: You will get your money at the end I promise~ now give her to me.

Guntz dose what he is told, than he went though the door. But not before Popka following him in. He didn't notice the dog as he walks down the hallway to the main area. But than he hears Garlen talking to Klonoa. From what he could see, clearly his instincts were correct in telling that this dog man was bad news, but hearing this, made him feel a little bad on making the deal.

Klonoa: No you can't turn all them into gears! That is the most horrible thing to do to the losing competitors!

Garlen: What they make good gears to my Mechanical Castle! And relax won't you, the winner won't become a Gear! And I will award the prize like I promised.

Guntz: That's a relief! I'm happy as long as I get my money.

Klonoa: Guntz? Wait...where's Lolo and Popka?

Guntz stayed quiet and look at Garlen who seem to smile down at them from the stage.

Garlen: Now it's time for the finals!

Just right on cue, the giant screen shows Lolo locked up on to a big moving gear. She seems to be asleep out, which made the cabbit really worried.

Klonoa: NO! Lolo!

Garlen: HA! This should speed up things, if you win Klonoa I'll spare you and your friend, but if you lose. You both become gears!

Klonoa begins to get upset. Two of his friends might be turned to gears already, but this won't break the cabbit easily.

Klonoa: he...he playing dirty! popka...Chipple...Lolo... I will get you back I promise you.

Just then Popka comes running up to him crying, he was clearly out of breath, and he looked like he was about to fall over. Klonoa sees him, quickly grabs and holds him close to him.

Popka: Klonoa! You got to be careful! Guntz started to shoot at me and kidnap Lolo!

Klonoa: What?!

Popka: If only we didn't get separated...i-i would have protected her...

He passes out from the run he was doing. As Guntz watches for a distance, for he knew that this was an all or nothing last round, and he was going to win, no matter what.

Klonoa: Popka! Please wake up! I need you to stay awake! POPKA!

He cried out as he holds onto him, Than looks at Guntz who keeps his eyes on him. Both of them look at each other with a look of both rivalship and determination.

Klonoa: I am not going to lose to someone like you! I'm going to get you back for this Guntz just you wait!

Guntz: Don't make me laugh Kid! This race is going to be easy for me! Perhaps if you're nice enough to let me win I'll let you come with me Haha~

Yoshster: Now pause the story for a bit Guntz, you wern't serious about taking Klonoa were you?

Guntz: I was more or less taunting him, but a part of me was considering of taking him as like a partner. Then again he's a pretty determined kid, and i'll be damned to admit he gave me one hell of a race.

Klonoa face go red than he looks more mad at him, that look in the cabbit's eye was fire, and he wouldn't be pushed around by this smug jerk anymore. He was going to show him.

Klonoa: Not in a thousand years Guntz! I'll take you down!

Garlen smiles than teleported them to the final stage, both of them looked at each other, and when they hear the bell ring both go running for their lives. Guntz did play fair, but he tried making it difficult for Klonoa. By making use of the environment and shooting areas to through him off, or doing some damage. but since Klonoa was a smaller target, he was flexible enough to dodge Guntz shots.

He managed to hit Guntz's stomach as he tried to shoot back at him. They run through the final stage. Guntz started to feel the pain, it hurt like hell. He didn't know how strong the cabbit was, but giving how determined Klonoa has been, this proved to be a problem. They managed to make it far, until both of them have fallen onto something hard, and starts to sit up. Klonoa gave him a look, but than notice that wolf's stomach was bleeding.

Klonoa: Wha- Oww!

Just before Klonoa could even get a word in, Guntz hit him with the back of his gun. stands up and walks some away from the cabbit, he was clutching his injury. He glanced back at Klonoa, who was looking at him, but not with anger.

Guntz: Agh...f-fuck this hurts...damn Klonoa I'm not going to lie, you hit hard...

Klonoa: Well I do take care of all the monsters that threaten to hurt my town or my friends...

He said as he stands up and looks at him, before he spoke again.

Klonoa: Hey Guntz do you really think he's going to hand you that money?

Guntz: If he doesn't give me the money...then I'll just take it away from him...

Klonoa walked towards him, yes this wolf is being an pain in the ass. But seeing him bleed from the stomach made him want to help him. But wolf wasn't having it, and pointed up one of his his guns, while keeping his other hand on his injury. And gave a slight growl, warning the kid to back away.

Guntz: Back off Klonoa! I don't need your help! I could do this on my own!

Klonoa: Guntz look I don't care if you think I'm weak or if you think I'm a brat, but please let me help you.

He did try to walk over, but Guntz Shot off a warning, keeping the cabbit away.

Guntz: Time is almost up...Klonoa, I am not going to lose to you! And I know you don't want to lose to me ether. So let's have our last race...okay and either one of us go after Garlen alright?

The cabbit looks at him a bit unsure, but nods. Than the both of them run again but this time Guntz actually played fair against Klonoa. While Guntz was able to keep moving due to adrenalin going through his body, he felt a stabbing pain in his stomach, which caused him agony, and even cuaghed up some blood. He was slowing down, and was losing strength.

Guntz: Ahh -fuck! My wounds are hurting shit...I need to stop...-

His legs gave out and the wolf boy has gone down. Klonoa stops and turns to see this, shocked and worried. He rushes back towards Guntz, luckly he wasn't out cold, but he needed to do something about that wound first.

Klonoa: Just a little more guys, i'll save you, but first, I need to help Guntz.

Guntz:-coughs-Kl,klonoa, what are you doing?

Klonoa: What do you think? I'm helping you and theres nothing you can do to say or do that will get me to change my mind.

Guntz:-grunts- You really are a strange, yet strong kid you know. Despite the things ive done, you still chose to help me.

Klonoa: Only cause I saw how hurt you were, and i'm sorry.

Guntz: You,,,really don't have to. Heh it's funny, here I thought I was gonna win this, only to be proven that I wasn't cut out to be.

Klonoa: Guntz, please, just shut up and let me help patch this up, it's gonna hurt, so please save your strength.

The way Guntz could see, Klonoa was helping to take care of the injury, and patching it up with a cloth he had. It may have been a act of kindness, and this to the golden killer, was the first time in awhile since anyone's willing to help him out.

Klonoa: There, that should stop the bleeding. Come on, let me help up. You can hold onto my shoulder if your legs can't support you.

He grabbed the cabbit's hand, as he was pulled up. Even if he was patched up, Guntz held onto Klonoa for support.

Klonoa: It's ok, I got you... I am not going to leave you here like this because that not what Heroes do!

Yoshster: Shit Guntz! First you were being stubborn with the kid, and then you let him help you. To be honest, sounds like he did you a favor and not letting you end up as someone's coat.-Real nice one Yoshster, now he might call you heartless for saying that.-

The wolf was surprised by this but stayed quiet as he lays on Klonoa's shoulder. He closes his eyes for a bit than see Klonoa almost being taken by some flying minions. For some of the reason he didn't care if he was going to become a Gear, but sees Klonoa needing help. Gives him enough energy to shoot all the enemies off of him.

Guntz: Go...get him...Klonoa

Yoshster: wait did you really became a Gear at the end?

Guntz: HA! If I was a Gear I wouldn't be here right? So there he was Klonoa vs Garlen. Both of them fighting each other. Klonoa wanted to save his friends and the others and he did it! Klonoa took down Garlen and restored everybody back to their normal selves. And I managed to find the prize money with the trophy...I let Klonoa keep the trophy since he deserved it hehe~ And there was also a cop dragon who took Garlen to jail, but he managed to escape. Than here we are heh heh heh.

He smiles at Yoshster who seems to finish his meal, and there were a lot of people around him, clapping their hands for Guntz's story as his face go red in embarrassment.

End