(Disclaimer: I don't own Domone Kashu, or G Gundam. I do own Drake and his gundam,

Gundam Shadowblade. I also own all the Neo countries and their gundams that aren't

covered in the series.)

(Striker: Four years ago Domone Kashu was victorious in the Gundam Fight, defeating

the Devil Gundam and marrying Rain Mikamura. Now, the next Gundam Fight is about

to begin, but an ominous shadow is cast over the whole tournament, but what is it? *Rips

off patch and red suit*

Let's get things started!

Gundam Fight all set!

Ready, GO!

Fall to Earth, Gundam Shadowblade arrives.)

(Neo-Thailand Colony, currently orbiting near the Moon)

In the large Launch bay on the colony, workers flitted around in the weightless

atmosphere like bees in a hive, buzzing around the Gundam that now was anchored to its

platform. Only the shadowy outline of the Gundam was visible, but the parts that were

periodically lit up by the light of acetylene torches revealed that it was painted a mix of

black and gray, but its eyes glowed a piercing electric blue. Its most memorable feature

was that it carried a pair of black angel-like wings on its back (think the wings on Wing

Zero Custom, but black). Each worker had their own job to do, whether it was to make

sure armor was securely in place, weapons were fully loaded, or that the Mobile Trace

system was working properly. High above it all, in an enclosed control room, stood two

men. One was obviously a scientist, complete with a long white lab coat and thick

glasses; he was constantly talking to the workers over the comm. Network. The other was

tall, yet muscular. He wore scuffed black motorcycle boots, black jeans, and a dark gray

shirt beneath a long black leather coat. To complete the image, he wore black sunglasses

and black and gray leather fingerless gloves. "My technicians say that the checking

procedure is nearly complete, Mr. Drake. Shadowblade Gundam will be ready to take off

in roughly an hour." The scientist reported. The other man turned from viewing the

gundam's maintenance. "Very good Dr. Yoshimura. Have my shuttle made ready to

launch, I'm leaving for Earth." Drake replied. "Of course." The doctor replied, relaying

the orders to the flight crew as Drake floated out into the hallway. Within minutes, he

was at the door leading to the docking bay. He paused, taking a deep breath as he slapped

the button to open the hatch that his shuttle was connected to. It was a habit that he was

trying to break, taking a breath before heading out into docking tubes. Using his hands,

he propelled himself through the docking tube and into his shuttle. He swung himself

smoothly into the cabin and seated himself with a light thump. A hissing announced the

hatch sealing as the shuttle disengaged from the tube. With short bursts of its

maneuvering jets, the shuttle glided towards a small gate set in the larger main gate,

which opened at their approach. Then the main engines kicked in and the shuttle rocketed

forward towards Earth. "Projected travel time; 37 minutes." The pilot reported. Drake

looked out his window and to his surprise he saw five shuttles descending towards Earth

in a perfect V-formation. "Pilot, what nations own those shuttles?" Drake asked. "I

believe that the two on the left are owned by Neo-America and Neo-France. The two

opposite them belong to Neo-Russia and Neo-China. That's Neo-Japan in front." The

pilot replied. [The Shuffle Alliance.] Drake thought. He looked down at the back of his

right hand where his own symbol blazed. It was in the shape of a medieval knight in front

of a pair of crossed swords, the tiny script at the knight's feet read 'Lord of Blades'.

"Pilot, follow them down." Drake instructed. "Yes sir." Came the pilots reply as Drake

settled back in his seat for the rest of the flight. The shuttle smoothly took up position

behind the formation. Aboard Neo-Japan's shuttle, Domon looked at the Neo- Thailand

shuttle on a monitor. "So, it looks like we have a fan." Domon said quietly. "Hmm?"

Rain asked, stirring at his side. "Nothing sweetheart, go back to sleep." Domon said.

~Two hours later. Paris, France~

Domon stood alone on a balcony that gave him a good view of the toppled Eiffel

Tower in the palace. He turned as he heard footsteps. "Well Domon, how has your

training been." Jorge DeSand asked as he walked out to join him. "You know, this tower

was once a thing of beauty. Then as time wore on, it became old and decrepit, like a lot of

Earth." Jorge said, standing next to Domon. "There are few places left in the world that

hold beauty, most of it is just twisted metal and rubble." Argo Gulski said as he strode

out to join them. "That's all going to change soon, the rebuilding projects that are

happening all over the world are seeing to that." Chibodee Crockett said as he joined

them as well. "Yes, in a way, the Dark Gundam was a blessing in disguise." Sai Sici said

as he too joined them. All five of them stood silently, gazing upon the Tower. Behind

them, the grand piano started playing Mozart, and somehow it fit the moment. "Evening

gentlemen." Came the voice from behind them. They all jumped up, they hadn't heard

him approach, he was just suddenly there, like a ghost. "Who are you?" Chibodee

demanded. "My name is Drake Hiraki, and I am the Gundam Fighter for Neo- Thailand. I

come to challenge you, Jorge DeSand." Drake said, pointing at Jorge. "Very well. We

shall do battle." Jorge replied. "No, not here, not now. We will battle tomorrow in the

countryside at 3:00 p.m., be on time. I now bid you gentlemen adieu." Drake said. He

sunk into the shadows and disappeared as he'd come, like a ghost. "Strange." Domon

mused.

~The next day, 3:00 p.m.~

Jorge stood atop his Gundam Rose as he waited in the countryside surrounding

Paris at the correct time. "We've been sitting here for ten minutes, where's that Neo-

Thailand guy?!" Chibodee complained. "I have been here as long as you guys have." Said

Drake, causing everyone to jump in surprise. He was sitting in the tree that was shading

the jeep. He calmly slid off his branch and landed on the hood. He slowly strode towards

Gundam Rose. "Let us begin." Drake said simply as he raised one hand towards the

heavens. "Rise, Gundam Shadowblade!"

~Outer Space, Neo-Thailand Colony~

Klaxons sounded as the carrier closed around Gundam Shadowblade. At the same

time, the massive bay doors rumbled open in preparation for launch. The computer

started counting down, "Launch in 5-4-3-2-1-ignition!" The carrier shot out of the bay as

if from a cannon, traveling at many times the speed that Drake's shuttle had gone.

~Back on Earth~

"Uhh.where is it?" Chibodee wondered. "There!" Sai Sici pointed. Everyone

saw the small dot on the horizon that rapidly grew larger and larger. With an ominous

thud, it landed very close to Gundam Rose. Drake went through a door at its base as

everyone waited.

~Inside Gundam Shadowblade~

Drake climbed into the cockpit of his Gundam, removing his jacket as he did so

and toss it aside. "Shadowblade, on-line!" Instantly the cockpit lit up as the Gundam

Shadowblade awoke from its slumber. From above, the mobile trace system descended,

wrapping him in its folds. The flag of Thailand flashed on his chest. "My Gundam is very

special, I had found it when training in the Guyana Highlands two years ago. My

government fixed it up and here it is." As Drake spoke, the carrier began to blossom

open. "Shuffle Alliance, I give you, Gundam Shadowblade!" His Gundam stood to its full

height, arms crossed over its chest. The similarity between it and another Gundam was

striking...

Domon: No way.

Chibodee: Impossible...

Jorge: It can't be..

Sai Sici: How can you possess...

Argo: I can't believe it..

All: IT'S SHINING GUNDAM!

[End of Chapter]