EP 7: THE LIGHTNING SERPENT-THE GENO DRAGON
"Strike Laser Blade!" Leo called as his red Blade Liger cut through a Rev Raptor.
"Cannons AWAY!" Iris called as she unloaded rounds onto a Gun Sniper.
"Activating CAS!" Ace said as he turned the controls outward and pulled. Soon his white armor was removed. "Activating Liger 0 Thunder!" After pushing the controls back in, the side doors opened to reveal black armor with yellow lightning bolt stripes.
"The Liger 0 Thunder," began Doc. "This is a new conversion armor specially built by me and Iris. It utilizes electromagnetic energy enabling to use various attacks! And the enemy will definitely get a CHARGE out of its Strike Lightning Slash and Maximum Discharge attacks! Oh and don't forget its active cloaking ability using the electromagnetic energy! Then with side and back thrusters the Liger 0 can be shot forward at super speeds only certain Zoids could compete against. This Zoid is a some-what combination of the Jager and Schneider!"
"Liger 0 Thunder ready to mobilize! GOOO THUNDER!" called Ace as he was shot from the Hover Cargo. "Now let's see just how good this new armor is! What do ya say Liger?!" The Liger 0 roared then charged forward.
"Come on Ace, this Dark Horn is loaded, we need a little help here!" Leo called.
"On my way!" smiled Ace as he pushed the controls forward. The 4 thrusters engaged and the Liger 0 shot off. "There he is partner, LET'S GO FOR IT!" The Liger 0 roared loud and then its forepaws began to light up with electricity. Small lightning bolts flew all around its fore legs as it closed in. Just when the Liger came into 5 feet of the enemy Zoid, Ace pushed forward hard. The Liger 0 lunged straight at the Dark Horn. In moments the Liger 0 Thunder landed. The DH stood standing for a few seconds but was then shocked violently before it fell immobile.
BLAIIRRRRRRR! "The battle is over, the battle is over! The winner is…. The Max team!" announced the judge.
"Wow, that armor is pretty cool Doc!" Ace laughed as he got out of his Zoid inside the Zoid hanger.
"Glad you like it! But don't forget that Iris took part in building it too," reminded Doc.
"Yeah, thanks Iris!" Ace happily said. "How bout you Liger? Do you like it?" The Liger 0 just let out a low growl. "Cool! It's fast but too bad it's not high speed like Jager, then it would truly be great!"
The Max team walked back into the hang out room. All of them pigged out on food that lay before them. Right as Ace had put a large piece of meat into his mouth, the large video screen came up in front of them. There was a Chinese looking guy with black hair drawn back to a small tail looking about the age of 17. He wore a red Chinese coat with black rings around the ends of his sleeves and jade colored strings that held his coat together. "The magnificent Max team I presume?" the person started with a small smile.
"Wrats wite!" Ace said with his mouth full.
"Please Ace!" Leo scolded Ace. "Yes, this is the Max team."
"Nice to meet you all," smiled the guy. "My name is Chang Obscura…"
"Obscura?!" Doc interrupted. "Are you…"
"Yes, Doc. Taros, I am related to Vega Obscura. He is my grandfather."
"But you're Oriental, right?" Bit said from the doorway.
"Ah, the mighty Bit Cloud, what an honor," Chang bowed. "Yes I am. I am part Chinese and part Japanese, like my grandfather. I have called you Max team for a specific reason. Although the original pilot for the Liger 0 is no longer piloting it, I still wish to challenge the Liger 0. In fact, I challenge the whole Max team to a 3 to 1 Zoid battle."
"He's crazy, he can't beat 3 Zoids at once with just one Zoid," Leo remarked.
"You 2 will be no challenge, but as for the Liger 0, I'm sure battling another Ultimate X will pose as a good challenge!" Chang smiled.
"A what?!" Ace said jumping up.
"You heard me. Anyway, I wish to challenge the Max team. Tomorrow at 12 hundred. See you then!" smiled Chang before the monitor went blank. Everyone stood silent for a second.
"An, Ultimate X? Doc?" Ace asked looking at Doc. Doc looked down, took a deep breath, then looked back up at Ace.
"Grandfather?" Leo said with a puzzled look.
"Yes, the Liger 0 is what they call an Ultimate X," Doc began. "The legendary Ultimate X is to said to have abilities that surpass normal Zoids. Their speed, strength and other attributes are far superior to a normal Zoid. It also has the ability to learn from its previous mistakes and rise up again with more power than it use to have. By mistake I bought the Liger 0 and later found that it was an Ultimate X. Those types of Zoids are practically invincible once used to their full potential. And that's why Leo was unable to pilot Liger 0 when Bit resigned as a Zoid warrior."
"And," added Bit. "They only choose certain pilots, who the Zoid feels has the ability to draw out it's full potential."
"But how?" Iris asked. "I know Zoids are some-what living but how can a Zoid do all this?"
"It has a personality or basically an artificial intelligence system, better known as an Organoid system. With that the Zoid is able to act on its own some-what," explained Doc. "Well that's enough, let's all get some rest." The Max team stood there for a while then dispersed to their rooms.
The blue and white Hover Cargo pulled up to the battle field in the bright sun. "Mobilizing Blade Liger!" Leo called.
"Mobilizing Helcat!" said Iris.
"Go… Liger!" Ace happily called. The 3 Zoids all slid to a stop and waited. Soon a dark red Whale King landed as well as a capsule. But when it rose it was red and black instead of white.
"This is an unofficial battle by the High Jacx group. Battlefield set up. The Obscura team vs. the Max team!" announced the red Judge. Soon out of the WK's mouth came a white head. Followed by a neck and body. The large metal claws on its feet slammed hard on the ground as the Zoid jumped down and landed on the tan ground. "Battle mode 0-9-9-4, ready…. FIGHT!"
"What kind of Zoid is that?" Leo questioned.
"Is that the Berserk Fury?!" Bit called.
"No, look, it's getting on all fours," Doc said. "But it does share a small resemblance to the Berserk Fury."
"This is the Berserk Fury," smiled Chang. "My grandfather swore that he would rebuild the defeated Berserk Fury, and I finished the job for him. Meet the Geno Dragon!"
"The Geon… Dragon?" Ace echoed. The white Zoid fell on all fours and went through a small transformation. Its head shot forward to reveal a long, extended neck that resembled its tail. The tail also expanded outward. And finally, mid sized wings unfolded from its sides. Then its red eyes glowed.
The Liger 0's eyes glowed as it stepped back. Soon it stepped forward again and began to roar at the enemy Zoid. "Liger, what's wrong?" Ace questioned. The Geno Dragon responded also in a roar. The Liger 0 roared again in short quick roars. In response, the Geno Dragon shook its head then roared a bit more. Then the 2 stood still looking at each other.
"Ha, ha, ha!" laughed Chang. "It seems these 2 know each other life. A good old reunion of old, old enemies."
"Another life?" Bit said puzzled.
"Well, anyway, let's get this started," Chang calmed down. "Let's see if your Ultimate X is a fully evolved Ultimate X!" With that the Geno Dragon attacked. And before Iris and Leo knew it, their Zoids fell frozen.
"WHAT THE!?" Leo yelled. "How?!"
"DANG! That Zoid is fast!" Iris exclaimed in amazement. The Liger 0 quickly ran forward. The Geno Dragon turned and whipped its tail toward the Liger.
"AH!" screamed Ace. The Liger 0 quickly jumped over the tail but was greeted by a head butt from the Dragon's head. The Liger bounced from its back to its belly. The lion Zoid got up but was knocked over again by the swift Zoid.
"I'm disappointed Liger 0," Chang said in a dull voice. "As well as you, Ace Striker."
"How? How his Zoid more maneuverable than the Liger 0?" Ace questioned. "I need more speed! Come on Liger, back to the Hover Cargo!" Ace pulled the controls to the side. The Liger 0 got up to its feet and looked at the Dragon. The Dragon gave a small growl at the Liger 0. "Come on Liger, we can't compete with his speed! We need Jager!"
Ace called to his Zoid as he pulled on the controls. The Liger 0's eyes began to glow and it shook its head. "What? What's wrong Liger?" The Liger just roared. "Come on Liger!"
"Ha, ha, ha! You can't even control your own Zoid? Then how do you expect to draw out its full potential?" Chang questioned. Quickly the Geno Dragon struck again. The Liger 0's eyes quickly lit bright then jumped over the Dragon right before the enemy Zoid hit it. The Geno Dragon quickly whipped its tail at the Liger, but the lion Zoid quickly engaged its ion boosters and dodged the attack. The Liger 0 did a sliding turn then shot off its shot cannon on the Geno Dragon. The Dragon quickly whipped its neck to the side with lightning quick reflexes and dodged the shells.
"No way!" Ace cried. "His speed is unreal!"
"My Ultimate X is far superior to yours. Because, the Geno Dragon is no ordinary Ultimate X!" Chang answered.
"And how?" Ace questioned.
"My Ultimate X has basically 2 Organoid systems!" Chang smiled.
"WHAT?!" Doc cried in surprise.
"H… how?" Bit stuttered breathless.
"My Zoid is a combination of what was left of the Berserk Fury combined with the old Geno Breaker," replied Chang.
"The G… Geno Breaker?!" Doc stepped back caught off guard.
"What's the Geno Breaker?" Bit questioned. "Doc?"
"Well, enough, let us continue!" smiled Chang. The Geno Dragon quickly advanced on the Liger 0. "STRIKE LASER BITE!" Three spikes on each side of the Dragon's face flipped forward and released golden light. Then its jaws began to glow bright yellow as it shot toward the Liger 0's left foreleg. The Liger let out a loud roar of pain as the Dragon closed its jaws around the Liger's leg. Then the Dragon brought its opponent around and threw the Liger. And the white lion Zoid fell motionless.
"What a true disappointment," frowned Chang as his Whale King landed. "And here I thought you would be a challenge. Well, I bid you farewell now. Please be stronger the next time we meet." And with that the red Judge and Whale King departed.
Leo and Iris soon got out of their Zoids and walked over to the fallen Liger 0. "Ace, Ace are you okay?" Iris called into the cockpit of the Liger 0.
Ace was hunched over with his eyes closed. He soon opened his eyes with a scowl on his face. "Chang… Obscura…" was all he said.
The Liger 0 added with a low, hard growl. And on the small black screen on the Liger 0's control panel was the word…
1 Shadow
NEXT TIME ON ZOIDS X:
Hey, it's Leo! Man, that guy is too much! And his Zoid is too strong for even Ace! Well then I guess I better get stronger like Ace if I want to stand even a chance against that guy. So I'm head'n out to grow stronger! See ya Max team! But don't worry, I'll be back! Next time on Zoids X:
BATTLES AND RIVALRY-LEO'S LEAVE!
Ready… FIGHT!
"Strike Laser Blade!" Leo called as his red Blade Liger cut through a Rev Raptor.
"Cannons AWAY!" Iris called as she unloaded rounds onto a Gun Sniper.
"Activating CAS!" Ace said as he turned the controls outward and pulled. Soon his white armor was removed. "Activating Liger 0 Thunder!" After pushing the controls back in, the side doors opened to reveal black armor with yellow lightning bolt stripes.
"The Liger 0 Thunder," began Doc. "This is a new conversion armor specially built by me and Iris. It utilizes electromagnetic energy enabling to use various attacks! And the enemy will definitely get a CHARGE out of its Strike Lightning Slash and Maximum Discharge attacks! Oh and don't forget its active cloaking ability using the electromagnetic energy! Then with side and back thrusters the Liger 0 can be shot forward at super speeds only certain Zoids could compete against. This Zoid is a some-what combination of the Jager and Schneider!"
"Liger 0 Thunder ready to mobilize! GOOO THUNDER!" called Ace as he was shot from the Hover Cargo. "Now let's see just how good this new armor is! What do ya say Liger?!" The Liger 0 roared then charged forward.
"Come on Ace, this Dark Horn is loaded, we need a little help here!" Leo called.
"On my way!" smiled Ace as he pushed the controls forward. The 4 thrusters engaged and the Liger 0 shot off. "There he is partner, LET'S GO FOR IT!" The Liger 0 roared loud and then its forepaws began to light up with electricity. Small lightning bolts flew all around its fore legs as it closed in. Just when the Liger came into 5 feet of the enemy Zoid, Ace pushed forward hard. The Liger 0 lunged straight at the Dark Horn. In moments the Liger 0 Thunder landed. The DH stood standing for a few seconds but was then shocked violently before it fell immobile.
BLAIIRRRRRRR! "The battle is over, the battle is over! The winner is…. The Max team!" announced the judge.
"Wow, that armor is pretty cool Doc!" Ace laughed as he got out of his Zoid inside the Zoid hanger.
"Glad you like it! But don't forget that Iris took part in building it too," reminded Doc.
"Yeah, thanks Iris!" Ace happily said. "How bout you Liger? Do you like it?" The Liger 0 just let out a low growl. "Cool! It's fast but too bad it's not high speed like Jager, then it would truly be great!"
The Max team walked back into the hang out room. All of them pigged out on food that lay before them. Right as Ace had put a large piece of meat into his mouth, the large video screen came up in front of them. There was a Chinese looking guy with black hair drawn back to a small tail looking about the age of 17. He wore a red Chinese coat with black rings around the ends of his sleeves and jade colored strings that held his coat together. "The magnificent Max team I presume?" the person started with a small smile.
"Wrats wite!" Ace said with his mouth full.
"Please Ace!" Leo scolded Ace. "Yes, this is the Max team."
"Nice to meet you all," smiled the guy. "My name is Chang Obscura…"
"Obscura?!" Doc interrupted. "Are you…"
"Yes, Doc. Taros, I am related to Vega Obscura. He is my grandfather."
"But you're Oriental, right?" Bit said from the doorway.
"Ah, the mighty Bit Cloud, what an honor," Chang bowed. "Yes I am. I am part Chinese and part Japanese, like my grandfather. I have called you Max team for a specific reason. Although the original pilot for the Liger 0 is no longer piloting it, I still wish to challenge the Liger 0. In fact, I challenge the whole Max team to a 3 to 1 Zoid battle."
"He's crazy, he can't beat 3 Zoids at once with just one Zoid," Leo remarked.
"You 2 will be no challenge, but as for the Liger 0, I'm sure battling another Ultimate X will pose as a good challenge!" Chang smiled.
"A what?!" Ace said jumping up.
"You heard me. Anyway, I wish to challenge the Max team. Tomorrow at 12 hundred. See you then!" smiled Chang before the monitor went blank. Everyone stood silent for a second.
"An, Ultimate X? Doc?" Ace asked looking at Doc. Doc looked down, took a deep breath, then looked back up at Ace.
"Grandfather?" Leo said with a puzzled look.
"Yes, the Liger 0 is what they call an Ultimate X," Doc began. "The legendary Ultimate X is to said to have abilities that surpass normal Zoids. Their speed, strength and other attributes are far superior to a normal Zoid. It also has the ability to learn from its previous mistakes and rise up again with more power than it use to have. By mistake I bought the Liger 0 and later found that it was an Ultimate X. Those types of Zoids are practically invincible once used to their full potential. And that's why Leo was unable to pilot Liger 0 when Bit resigned as a Zoid warrior."
"And," added Bit. "They only choose certain pilots, who the Zoid feels has the ability to draw out it's full potential."
"But how?" Iris asked. "I know Zoids are some-what living but how can a Zoid do all this?"
"It has a personality or basically an artificial intelligence system, better known as an Organoid system. With that the Zoid is able to act on its own some-what," explained Doc. "Well that's enough, let's all get some rest." The Max team stood there for a while then dispersed to their rooms.
The blue and white Hover Cargo pulled up to the battle field in the bright sun. "Mobilizing Blade Liger!" Leo called.
"Mobilizing Helcat!" said Iris.
"Go… Liger!" Ace happily called. The 3 Zoids all slid to a stop and waited. Soon a dark red Whale King landed as well as a capsule. But when it rose it was red and black instead of white.
"This is an unofficial battle by the High Jacx group. Battlefield set up. The Obscura team vs. the Max team!" announced the red Judge. Soon out of the WK's mouth came a white head. Followed by a neck and body. The large metal claws on its feet slammed hard on the ground as the Zoid jumped down and landed on the tan ground. "Battle mode 0-9-9-4, ready…. FIGHT!"
"What kind of Zoid is that?" Leo questioned.
"Is that the Berserk Fury?!" Bit called.
"No, look, it's getting on all fours," Doc said. "But it does share a small resemblance to the Berserk Fury."
"This is the Berserk Fury," smiled Chang. "My grandfather swore that he would rebuild the defeated Berserk Fury, and I finished the job for him. Meet the Geno Dragon!"
"The Geon… Dragon?" Ace echoed. The white Zoid fell on all fours and went through a small transformation. Its head shot forward to reveal a long, extended neck that resembled its tail. The tail also expanded outward. And finally, mid sized wings unfolded from its sides. Then its red eyes glowed.
The Liger 0's eyes glowed as it stepped back. Soon it stepped forward again and began to roar at the enemy Zoid. "Liger, what's wrong?" Ace questioned. The Geno Dragon responded also in a roar. The Liger 0 roared again in short quick roars. In response, the Geno Dragon shook its head then roared a bit more. Then the 2 stood still looking at each other.
"Ha, ha, ha!" laughed Chang. "It seems these 2 know each other life. A good old reunion of old, old enemies."
"Another life?" Bit said puzzled.
"Well, anyway, let's get this started," Chang calmed down. "Let's see if your Ultimate X is a fully evolved Ultimate X!" With that the Geno Dragon attacked. And before Iris and Leo knew it, their Zoids fell frozen.
"WHAT THE!?" Leo yelled. "How?!"
"DANG! That Zoid is fast!" Iris exclaimed in amazement. The Liger 0 quickly ran forward. The Geno Dragon turned and whipped its tail toward the Liger.
"AH!" screamed Ace. The Liger 0 quickly jumped over the tail but was greeted by a head butt from the Dragon's head. The Liger bounced from its back to its belly. The lion Zoid got up but was knocked over again by the swift Zoid.
"I'm disappointed Liger 0," Chang said in a dull voice. "As well as you, Ace Striker."
"How? How his Zoid more maneuverable than the Liger 0?" Ace questioned. "I need more speed! Come on Liger, back to the Hover Cargo!" Ace pulled the controls to the side. The Liger 0 got up to its feet and looked at the Dragon. The Dragon gave a small growl at the Liger 0. "Come on Liger, we can't compete with his speed! We need Jager!"
Ace called to his Zoid as he pulled on the controls. The Liger 0's eyes began to glow and it shook its head. "What? What's wrong Liger?" The Liger just roared. "Come on Liger!"
"Ha, ha, ha! You can't even control your own Zoid? Then how do you expect to draw out its full potential?" Chang questioned. Quickly the Geno Dragon struck again. The Liger 0's eyes quickly lit bright then jumped over the Dragon right before the enemy Zoid hit it. The Geno Dragon quickly whipped its tail at the Liger, but the lion Zoid quickly engaged its ion boosters and dodged the attack. The Liger 0 did a sliding turn then shot off its shot cannon on the Geno Dragon. The Dragon quickly whipped its neck to the side with lightning quick reflexes and dodged the shells.
"No way!" Ace cried. "His speed is unreal!"
"My Ultimate X is far superior to yours. Because, the Geno Dragon is no ordinary Ultimate X!" Chang answered.
"And how?" Ace questioned.
"My Ultimate X has basically 2 Organoid systems!" Chang smiled.
"WHAT?!" Doc cried in surprise.
"H… how?" Bit stuttered breathless.
"My Zoid is a combination of what was left of the Berserk Fury combined with the old Geno Breaker," replied Chang.
"The G… Geno Breaker?!" Doc stepped back caught off guard.
"What's the Geno Breaker?" Bit questioned. "Doc?"
"Well, enough, let us continue!" smiled Chang. The Geno Dragon quickly advanced on the Liger 0. "STRIKE LASER BITE!" Three spikes on each side of the Dragon's face flipped forward and released golden light. Then its jaws began to glow bright yellow as it shot toward the Liger 0's left foreleg. The Liger let out a loud roar of pain as the Dragon closed its jaws around the Liger's leg. Then the Dragon brought its opponent around and threw the Liger. And the white lion Zoid fell motionless.
"What a true disappointment," frowned Chang as his Whale King landed. "And here I thought you would be a challenge. Well, I bid you farewell now. Please be stronger the next time we meet." And with that the red Judge and Whale King departed.
Leo and Iris soon got out of their Zoids and walked over to the fallen Liger 0. "Ace, Ace are you okay?" Iris called into the cockpit of the Liger 0.
Ace was hunched over with his eyes closed. He soon opened his eyes with a scowl on his face. "Chang… Obscura…" was all he said.
The Liger 0 added with a low, hard growl. And on the small black screen on the Liger 0's control panel was the word…
1 Shadow
NEXT TIME ON ZOIDS X:
Hey, it's Leo! Man, that guy is too much! And his Zoid is too strong for even Ace! Well then I guess I better get stronger like Ace if I want to stand even a chance against that guy. So I'm head'n out to grow stronger! See ya Max team! But don't worry, I'll be back! Next time on Zoids X:
BATTLES AND RIVALRY-LEO'S LEAVE!
Ready… FIGHT!