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Episode 13

Tekkaman Zero stood before the massive Tekka-Warlord. He knew that this wouldn't be any ordinary fight. But since he was planning to die anyway, might as well go out fighting this creature. Zero assumed his fighting stance and charged at him. But the Warlord is much faster than he looks and dodges the strike. He then brought his own lancer down, but Zero managed to block the blow and their weapons clashed. The two swooped through the cavern, weapons clashing in brilliant light. But it was apparent that Zero was loosing. The Warlord was far more powerful than Zero. I can't keep this up. I was hoping to hold the Blastor for later. Now I don't have a choice. Zero started to glow and a crystal surrounded him. It flashed wildly and then shattered, revealing a new Tekkaman Zero.

"Blastor...?"

Zero sudden flew at the warlord, his sword flashing and it slammed heavily on the warlord's lancer, driving him back. The warlord struck back, but Zero blocked...with another sword. Zero pushed the warlord away and crossed the swords together. He then charged again and struck down. The warlord saw it coming and swiftly deflected the strike. Twirling around, he struck down on Zero's shoulder. Zero flew back and the warlord charged, using his sheer power to overtake Zero. He finally managed to back Zero up against a wall with his lancer inching its way to him. Zero managed to kick out, but the lancer flew out and slashes Zero across the chest. As blood spewed out, the warlord knocked Zero down to the ground. Zero crashed and looked up to see the warlord powering his Voltekka. Energy struck all over the place as he did so.

No, I can't let it end like this! I won't. I won't!!!

Zero suddenly shot up at him and landed a blow to his face, followed by a flurry of swipes. The warlord backed away from this fury, but Zero pressed on, driving his attack until finally the warlord tried to strike back. Zero instantly dodged the strike and sent his sword straight into the warlord's chest. He screamed in pain and Zero punched him in the face. As the warlord went flying, Zero raised his arm and his cells were open. Pointing at the warlord, he fired an energy blast similar to a Voltakka and it exploded on the warlord. Zero landed on the ground, tired. But out of the smoke the warlord arose slowly. Zero stood himself up.

This guy just doesn't know when to quit.

The warlord raised his arm and a swarm of Radham came at him. But just before they could come at him, they were destroyed...by Voltekkas.

"What?"

Above him, were several gleaming objects. Tekkaman. The Space Knights. Blade, Dead, and Natasha landed beside him.

"You shouldn't be here."

"Neither should you. But we'll talk later."

The warlord resumed his attack and the three of them charged. But the warlord was vastly stronger and knocked all three of them to the side. Dead jumped back up and open his lancer Voltekka.

"Voltekka!!!!!!!!"

The blast flew at the warlord full speed. But the warlord started to glow in energy and when the Voltekka hit him, nothing happened. Instead the Warlord stood there, unfazed and holding a dark ball of energy.

"Yours....?"

The warlord then flung it back at Dead and it hit him with tremendous power. Dead crashed back and the warlord flew at him. The lance rose up and prepared to stab down when Natasha blocked the blow. She began to buckle under the pressure, but managed to push back. She then went in to attack, but was quickly swatted away. The warlord then recharged his voltekka and fired, but suddenly Blade stood in the way and opened his voltekka cells. The blast reflected back at the warlord, but he quickly jumped out of the way. As he was in the air, Zero countered him and resumed his fight. Blade went over to the fallen Knights.

"Tell the Chief to get back to the other side of the portal immediately."

"But what about you and Zero?"

"Don't worry about us. Just get out of here, now!"

Natasha nodded, picked up Dead and jumped on Beta and flew out. Blade waited until they left, then looked back at Zero who was in a heated battle with the warlord. He could see that Zero was reaching his max and it was only a matter of time before the Blastor transformation took its toll. Blade flew in and jabbed the warlord away from Zero.

"Blade. You must leave. I....will finish this."

Blade didn't respond. Rather, he began to glow in energy. I never thought I would have to use this again. Blade suddenly reappeared and shards of crystal clashed around him. Both Zero and the warlord looked in surprise at the new Blade.

"What? You're a Blastor too?!"

Shin Blastor Tekkaman Blade is back!

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