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Episode 7-

"Are you aware of the danger you put everyone in?"

In the briefing room, Aki was speaking to Ezekiel after the battle. Although her expression was calm and cool, he could see the barely contained anger and frustration underneath her voice.

"By not informing us that you were a defective Tekkaman, you could have become an even bigger threat than the Radham."

Ezekiel looked up at her, "I'm sorry Chief. But I never expected to use my powers. I was hoping to solve the problem of my Tekka-powers without having to get into a situation to harm anyone."

"Despite your reasons, you almost turned on everyone today. Now until the problem can be solved, you will not transform into a Tekkaman anymore. Furthermore, you are put on a one month suspension."

Ezekiel lowered his head, "I understand."

After Ezekiel was taken away, the other Knights spoke. "What do you mean that he's a defective Tekkaman, Chief?" Natasha asked.

Aki locked her fingers together and sighed, "A defective Tekkaman is a Tekkaman that is either incomplete or its transformation is limited because of a flaw. In Zero's case, his transformation is set on a time limit. He has 30 minute window to fight and then he changes. Since he is a Radham tekkaman, his mind reverts to the Radham part of the armor. When that happens, he turns insane and attacks everyone. Eventually, he would have become one of the Radham."

Yumi cringed slightly, "That's terrible."

David spoke up, "Chief, is there anyway we can help him?"

"For right now, we don't know how much he's damaged. We will conduct a few tests on him to determine the extent of his defect. If we are successful, then he can be repaired. However, there is a chance that he can't be and we'll have to contain his power for good. Basically, he may never be a Tekkaman again."

In his quarter, Ezekiel sat on his bed reading a book. A knock came to the door and Yumi walked in. "Hi. Mind if I come in?"

"Won't you get in trouble for being here?" came the monotone reply.

"Nah. Visitors are allowed. I've been suspended once before so I know how it is. I heard what happened. Want to talk about it?"

".........."

Yumi looked at him sadly, "Perhaps another time." She began to walk to the door when he spoke.

"You are so much like her. Always trying to cheer me up."

Yumi turned to him, "Like who?"

"My sister. She was a lot like you. Cheerful and bubbly, yet there was strength in her as in you. She would have liked you."

Yumi sat down next to him, "What happened to her? Was she...killed by the Radham?"

"No. She was...she was...killed...by me."

"What?!"

"It all started with Black September. I used to live in Prague with my sister, Tera in an orphanage. She wasn't my real sister though, but we looked after each other like family. Then the bomb was dropped. We weren't in the city at the time, so we survived. However, some remnants of the Radham from the first war were uncovered by the blast and Tera and I were captured. They forced us into their pods and began transforming us. However, I found a way to escape from it and I did. I was hurt, but I continued on and managed to save my sister as well. For a while, we traveled. Then one day, Tera got sick. She had severe pains all over her body. I later found out that I had released her too early from the process and she was suffering from the side-effects from it. I took her to a hospital where they took care of her, but they couldn't find a way to cure her."

"It must have been sad."

"But that wasn't the end. The Radham came into the city and attacked. The place was demolished and the hospital was damaged. I didn't know what else to do, so I fought. The Radham were no match for me. But, then thirty minutes came up and I lost it. Everything was blank at that moment, but when I came to, I saw the hospital destroyed. When I went through the rubble, I found her. She was dead."

"That's really terrible. But I don't understand. Why did you say that you killed her?"

"I saw the damage of the hospital. It was caused...by a Voltekka. My Voltekka."

"........."

"I was so distraught that I didn't notice one of the Radham coming from behind me. By the time I turned around, I was captured again and put into a pod. But somehow, someone had released me. The only image I remember was that of a white Tekkaman."

"Tekkaman Blade."

"Yes. I realized that if there was a way to stop my curse, he would know. Thus, I became a Space Knight in order to find him as well as to repent for my sins."

"I had no idea. Maybe you can talk to D-Boy about it. I'm sure he'll listen."

"I would, but I don't know where to find him. And I'm on suspension, so I can't do really much of anything now."

Yumi suddenly jumped up, "Well don't worry about it. I'll help you out." She ran for the door.

"You...will?"

"Sure. Why not?"

"I....I don't know what to say. Thank you Yumi."

"Sure. Don't mention it."

2 hours later...

Ezekiel was looking out of his window when the door opened behind him.

"Yumi?"

Instead of Yumi though, a tall dark man stood before him. He had green hair and wore black sunglasses. A long scar was lined on his face.

"Ezekiel. We meet again."

"D-Boy."