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Jiro's Baltimore Adventure by Red Ninja1
Chapter 8: The Final Exam, The Epyon Attacks, and An Old Nightmare Returns
The morning came as the sun rose over the city. Jiro walked over to the balcony of his hotel room and looked out towards the rising sun as the cool breeze of the Chesapeake Bay swept across is hair and face. Jiro knowing that this gathering ends today wasn't ready to say good bye quite yet to his new friends. Jiro looked at the clock and then grabbed his coat and guitar and checked out of the hotel. Jiro walked over a bridge that crossed a road and then entered the convention center. Jiro entered central control and saw a couple of people setting up for the day, he could tell that they were about to open up for business. Jiro looked and saw a familiar face walk in.
"Lupin, Good Morning."
"Morning, Jiro, so you feeling all right."
"I'm fine, Lupin. What are you posting on the boards?"
"A little apology to Old Zenigata, for yesterday."
When Lupin posted the note, Jiro read it......
Dear Pops,
Sorry, for the jail time, yesterday, but I couldn't let you get me. Oh and, in case you were wondering the pink panther I stole wasn't the real one.
Signed,
Lupin the 3rd
P.S. The real gem has been found and maybe and maybe not, I now hold it.
Then Jiro went outside of the central to take a seat at a table and looked out to the view of the bright day. While looking out, a certain cat girl announcer came up on Jiro.....
"Good Morning, Jiro."
"Oh, Good Morning, Kota."
"Jiro, I saw your performance at 7th Heaven last night, you were great."
"Thank you, Kota."
"So, Jiro, are you ready for this day's challenges."
"As I'll ever be."
"So where is your human friend, Asuka?"
"I haven't seen her since I took her back to her hotel room last night after I performed at 7th Heaven."
Then, Tifa came up to the table and said....
"Hey, Jiro, That was a great performance last night, you should come to 7th Heaven in Midgar, and perform a couple more times."
"Sure, though when I can come may vary."
"That's alright Jiro, well, see you around."
"See you around, Tifa."
Then Tifa walked away and then Asuka came up to the table and took a seat.
"Good Morning, Asuka."
"Morning, Jiro, you'll have to excuse me I didn't sleep too well last night."
"Its okay, Asuka."
"Well, Jiro, this gathering is ending today. I wonder what else will happen before it's all over."
Then Jiro thought to himself, 'did you have to remind me, Asuka?' Then said,
"Who knows Asuka, but I'll be ready."
"Jiro, are you ready for today's final exam?"
"I have to go to that."
"Well, of course, Jiro, you are a student. If you were at the study session, yesterday, then you are student, which has to be at the exam today."
"I guess it's a good thing I studied those books I had gotten yesterday."
"I just hope I don't fail it. I really don't want to hear, Misato-san, lecture me about school."
It was after that comment that one of the people came running out of Central Control and yelled out that there is a jail break going on involving a mech. Then Jiro and Asuka looked at each other and nodded their heads to each other and both went running out side of the center but as Asuka was getting in Misato's car, a voice called out and stopped Jiro....
"Jiro, wait, Jiro, I need to speak with you."
"Professor Washu, what is it?" Then Asuka yelled to him,
"Jiro come on we have to move it."
"Go on ahead, Asuka I can catch up." Then Asuka nodded to Jiro and Misato drove away to the Eva docking bay.
"Jiro, I have something you can use for this battle."
"What is it, Professor?"
"Follow me, to my lab."
Then Washu opened up a dimensional portal using one of her door portal devices. Washu, then, grabbed Jiro by the hand and pulled him in running into the lab. Jiro then looked in amazement from all of the technological and scientific wonders in this lab. Then when they got to a certain room, Jiro looked up in amazement as he looked upon the giant mech standing before him.
"Jiro, this is a mech, I've just finished creating, using an old monster called the Diamond Weapon, as the model. This Jiro is what I want you to use during this mech fight, it's appropriately called The Neo Diamond Weapon. When I saw you transform yesterday, I also put in a variable geometry mechanism, in lamens terms, a transforming component, that activates when you transform. The cockpit is different than most mechs; it taps into your brain, allowing you to link mentally with the Weapon. I know you'll use this mech to protect others so I want you to test it, in this battle."
"Thank you, Washu, I will stop this attack."
"Hurry, Jiro, there's no time to lose you need to get in now, while I open up a portal to get you to that prison."
As Jiro, Got in the Neo Diamond Weapon, Asuka was making final checks before she was launched.
"Asuka, where's Shinji?"
"I haven't seen him, Misato."
"Well, until he gets here it's you and who ever shows up. Eva Unit 2, LAUNCH!!!!!!"
Across town a giant mech was now reaching through the barriers, to grab a certain prisoner. It's pilot a certain bandaged man......
"Ha, Ha, Ha, with the girl, Lain, in my hands, I, Schwartzvald will destroy Paradine City and the world. Come Big Duo, It's time for our revenge, with the help of this little girl."
Then, a large red mech appeared, Eva unit 2.....
"Where do you think you're going?"
"Well, if it isn't, one of NERV's dogs, The Eva Unit 2. You have no chance to stop me."
"You wanna' bet, you bandaged freak?"
"Flattery, will get you no where, I'll turn you into scrap."
Then a large portal opened up and out stepped A large white and orange-gold mech. (Think Final Fantasy VII's Diamond weapon boss and you'll have the Neo Diamond Weapon).......
"You won't get away with this, I won't let you, I and the Neo Diamond Weapon will stop you, with Eva Unit 2."
"Jiro, is that you in there?"
"Yes, it's me Asuka; this is why Professor Washu pulled me aside."
"Well, let's see how well it does compared to my Eva."
"No, matter how many of you there are, I'll destroy you both." Then Big Duo charged at Eva 2 and took a swing, but Eva 2 was able to dodge. Asuka pulled her right arm back and then struck a punch to Big Duo's back, making it stumble. Jiro then took aim and struck with a punch to Big Duo's chest area.
"That was lucky but I'm afraid I can't play any more, I have things to do and cities to destroy."
Then the Big Duo began to take flight. Asuka drew her rail gun and Jiro drew open the Weapon's chest area to reveal the giant weapon inside, the Diamond Flash. However, as they were about to open fire, two fighters came in without mechs and one of them called, Chi of Death, used a specialty technique to shut down all machines in the area, shutting down Big Duo, but also Eva Unit 2 and The Neo Diamond Weapon. When this happened both Jiro and Asuka blacked out. In their unconscious state, a shinobi came and removed both Jiro and Asuka from their mechs and vanished. Inside Jiro's mind, he began to dream, he saw Asuka standing on the Edge of a cliff with a shadow approaching her, he ran to get her but just as he got past the shadows he grabbed at Asuka's hand and for a moment saw Mitsko as well, as Asuka fell off the cliff, Jiro tried to grab her hand but, missed as Asuka fell towards a familiar black mechanical face, then just as he was about to scream her name, Jiro awoke.....
"ASUKA!!!!!!!" He yelled just as Asuka who was next to him just finished screaming.
"Jiro, I'm right here, are you okay?"
"Asuka, I....I...I...."
Then someone said,
"Jiro, Asuka, will you please quiet down."
"Professor, what are you doing here?"
"Asuka, what do you mean, what am I doing here, this is my classroom"
"Classroom???"
"But I thought we were in a mech battle." Then the Shinobi, who took them from their mechs said,
"Perhaps, I can explain, if you don't mind me doing so, Professor."
"Go ahead, Kakashi, but we do need to get going with the test."
"Jiro, you and Asuka were knocked out when your mechs were shut down because the linked with your minds. But I was sent to grab the two of you and bring you two to the test."
"Okay, well I guess that explains why I'm here in my plug suit."
"Master Kakashi, are we ready to begin." Asked the vice principle.
"Certainly"
The format of the test was explained and then the test began. Jiro mostly took his answers from what he knew and learned, but was having some difficulty. Asuka and Shinji were working on their tests like normal students. One student, Gohan, was blazing thought the test easily. Naruto was trying to sneak answers from other students while he was taking the test. About an hour into the test, the sky turned dark and Jiro could almost feel the ominous presence coming from the sudden weather change. Then one of the windows broke and some of the loose papers in the room were being sucked towards it. Then a large purple mech could be seen landing outside. Then a battle was starting to build up outside with other mechs and people appearing. Then Shinji and Asuka got up and told Kakashi what they had to do and then they ran to get their Evas. A few minutes later, Jiro could see the battle happening outside, and he saw both Asuka and Shinji in danger. Jiro began to fight an inner struggle with himself. He knew he had to finish the test, yet he couldn't just sit here and do nothing to help his friends. Kakashi could see the struggle in Jiro's body movements. Then in frustration, Jiro punched the floor making a hole where his fist was. The Vice Principal came over to Jiro after hearing the sound.....
"What are you doing? I let you into this fine school, and this is what you do?"
"I'm sorry; I'm just worried about my friends out there."
"Well, what's more important your friends or your future?"
The Vice Principal walked back to the desk up front and Jiro pondered on what the Vice Principal had said, and it was those words that helped Jiro know what had to be done. Jiro put his pencil down and began to run for the window when the Vice Principal said.......
"Where do you think you're going?"
"I've made up my mind, I'm sorry but this is how it has to be."
Then Jiro ran and leaped out of a different window breaking another one. As he went through the glass he transformed into his Kikaider Form and landed ready to battle. Jiro yelled up to Eva 2 and asked,
"Asuka, I'm here, what is that mech?"
"Good to see you finally got out here Jiro. That's the Gundam Epyon, It's very strong and being enhanced by a strong magic."
Jiro saw a priestess come up and be lifted up by a giant mech near by. Being brought forward, the priestess began an exorcism of the force behind this magic enhancing the Epyon. The magic field slowly disappeared until it was gone completely. But then the Epyon struck Eva unit 1 and then it began to get a red glow in its eyes, it went into its berserker mode. Asuka knew there could be problems if she couldn't get Shinji to calm down the Eva. It was then that a white and purple alien appeared and was preparing to cause problems, then Trunks (Future) came and began fighting with the alien on the shoulder of the Epyon.
"Freiza, I don't know what you're doing here but I defeated you once I can do it again."
"Not likely, Boy, I'm going to make you and everyone here suffer."
Seeing this Jiro signaled to the mech nearest him and asked if he could throw him at a target. The Pilot Agreed and picked up Jiro, Jiro then choose his target to be Freiza. The mech pulled back and threw Jiro at Freiza. Jiro noticed too late that they were going to be off by a couple of feet so Jiro, activated his Electro End and put his arms below him and to Jiro's luck he was able to strike him in the shoulders as he came by. Jiro then caught himself on the edge of a building and pulled himself up. In time to see the two Eva do something most would not expect, work together, First Asuka assaulted Freiza with energy shots from her rail gun and then charged with energy, Shinji hit Freiza with his pole arm bringing him down.
"Asuka, thank you, you were able to help me get control of my Eva again."
"You can thank me later, Shinji now let's finish this."
Then the Epyon went on a large offensive. First, it used its heat rod to knock down the mech that threw Jiro. Then Pulling it's blade out the Epyon charged at the two Evas. Shinji and Asuka dodged and tried to counter but were left on the defensive. Then Asuka lost her balance and was almost slashed by the large laser blade of the Epyon, but it was blocked by Shinji and his pole arm. Then Jiro leaped and was able to get onto the head of the Epyon. Jiro then climbed up carefully then used his electro end to break the camera on the head of the Epyon, blinding the pilot inside from the activity outside of his Gundam. Then seeing that to continue fighting would be useless he opened up the cockpit and grabbed a small cylinder to use for a ruse. Then he stepped outside to try to use a known characteristic of most gundams as a bargaining chip.
"I am Zechs Marquise, Pilot of the Epyon. I want to explain myself. I was saved by the force behind the magic aura behind my Epyon, and I was told to return the favor I had to destroy. I was only repaying a debt, however if you so choose to pursue my capture I will self-destruct the Epyon, however let me go and I will turn my gundam over to you people and the authorities."
The statement had made the large group think about their decision. Asuka came up on her megaphone in the eva.
"How do we know your not bluffing?"
"You don't, so what will it be?" Then Shinji said,
"Let him go, there are too many innocent people at risk."
"Asuka, Shinji's right, there is far too many innocent lives at risk, if he can self-destruct, then many people will die." Said Jiro.
"You two are right. Zechs were letting you go."
Zechs bowed his head then using the cable he dropped down into the awaiting authorities. Two hours later, all of the participants were called into Central Control.....
"Thank you all for participating in this year's Gathering; I hope we will see you all next year."
Then the people began to walk away, Jiro then stood out side of the convention center with Lupin and Luffy's gangs and Asuka, Shinji, Misato and Roger.
"Well, I guess this is good bye."
"I'm certain we will see each other again." Said Asuka.
"Hey, Jiro why don't you come sail the high seas with us, we'll take you back home on the Going Merry." Asked Luffy.
"I guess it might not be too bad." said Jiro as they all walked to the Going Merry, they were loading Lupin's car and the crew was gathering. As Jiro began to walk towards the ship, Asuka called to him....
"Hey, Jiro, if you're ever in Tokyo 3, look me up."
"I will Asuka."
Meanwhile, a dark presence was about to make itself known.
"Okay, activate the Armageddon X2 it is time to destroy both Baltimore and Kikaider."
The ground began to shake and the water began to wave violently, Luffy's crew was working to keep the going merry from tipping over, then over by a deeper part of the bay, a large mechanical fortress began to rise and Jiro looking on, began to shake in both fear and bewilderment.
"It can't be, I destroyed this monster."
"Jiro, what is that thing?" Asked Asuka.
"It's the Armageddon X, but how???"
Then when the monster finished rising, a sinister laugh could be heard as a large floating platform came towards the Going Merry. When it arrived on it was a man dressed in a black biker suit with gold buttons, and a yellow scarf and black shades. When, Jiro looked up, after he, Asuka, Shinji, and Misato came aboard the Going Merry, he could not believe his eyes, as he starred at his old nemesis, returned from his demise.
"Jiro, you look surprised to see me. I would expect a different response from you. But I guess a couple of years can change things."
"Sabaro, it can't be..."
A new enemy from Jiro's past has revealed itself. Can Jiro and friends fend off, Sabaro, and can Jiro once again destroy the Armageddon X? An old battle is about to begin again....................
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"Vash the Stampede speaking. An old nightmare, from a time long past, returns to haunt Jiro and company. Asuka is taken but for what purpose? Now Jiro must once again face his past to save the future, and the life of one he truly has begun to care for. I and a guitar wielding woman will step forth to assist but will we be enough? Next Time on Jiro's Baltimore Adventure,
Asuka Taken Captive, Jiro's Rescue Attempt, and Hakaider's Scheme
Be strong, Jiro, we are all behind you."
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Sorry for the long wait. I hope the quality of the chapter will make up for the long wait. Let me know what you think. Well, Until Next Time, See Ya!!!
Red Ninja1
Jiro's Baltimore Adventure by Red Ninja1
Chapter 8: The Final Exam, The Epyon Attacks, and An Old Nightmare Returns
The morning came as the sun rose over the city. Jiro walked over to the balcony of his hotel room and looked out towards the rising sun as the cool breeze of the Chesapeake Bay swept across is hair and face. Jiro knowing that this gathering ends today wasn't ready to say good bye quite yet to his new friends. Jiro looked at the clock and then grabbed his coat and guitar and checked out of the hotel. Jiro walked over a bridge that crossed a road and then entered the convention center. Jiro entered central control and saw a couple of people setting up for the day, he could tell that they were about to open up for business. Jiro looked and saw a familiar face walk in.
"Lupin, Good Morning."
"Morning, Jiro, so you feeling all right."
"I'm fine, Lupin. What are you posting on the boards?"
"A little apology to Old Zenigata, for yesterday."
When Lupin posted the note, Jiro read it......
Dear Pops,
Sorry, for the jail time, yesterday, but I couldn't let you get me. Oh and, in case you were wondering the pink panther I stole wasn't the real one.
Signed,
Lupin the 3rd
P.S. The real gem has been found and maybe and maybe not, I now hold it.
Then Jiro went outside of the central to take a seat at a table and looked out to the view of the bright day. While looking out, a certain cat girl announcer came up on Jiro.....
"Good Morning, Jiro."
"Oh, Good Morning, Kota."
"Jiro, I saw your performance at 7th Heaven last night, you were great."
"Thank you, Kota."
"So, Jiro, are you ready for this day's challenges."
"As I'll ever be."
"So where is your human friend, Asuka?"
"I haven't seen her since I took her back to her hotel room last night after I performed at 7th Heaven."
Then, Tifa came up to the table and said....
"Hey, Jiro, That was a great performance last night, you should come to 7th Heaven in Midgar, and perform a couple more times."
"Sure, though when I can come may vary."
"That's alright Jiro, well, see you around."
"See you around, Tifa."
Then Tifa walked away and then Asuka came up to the table and took a seat.
"Good Morning, Asuka."
"Morning, Jiro, you'll have to excuse me I didn't sleep too well last night."
"Its okay, Asuka."
"Well, Jiro, this gathering is ending today. I wonder what else will happen before it's all over."
Then Jiro thought to himself, 'did you have to remind me, Asuka?' Then said,
"Who knows Asuka, but I'll be ready."
"Jiro, are you ready for today's final exam?"
"I have to go to that."
"Well, of course, Jiro, you are a student. If you were at the study session, yesterday, then you are student, which has to be at the exam today."
"I guess it's a good thing I studied those books I had gotten yesterday."
"I just hope I don't fail it. I really don't want to hear, Misato-san, lecture me about school."
It was after that comment that one of the people came running out of Central Control and yelled out that there is a jail break going on involving a mech. Then Jiro and Asuka looked at each other and nodded their heads to each other and both went running out side of the center but as Asuka was getting in Misato's car, a voice called out and stopped Jiro....
"Jiro, wait, Jiro, I need to speak with you."
"Professor Washu, what is it?" Then Asuka yelled to him,
"Jiro come on we have to move it."
"Go on ahead, Asuka I can catch up." Then Asuka nodded to Jiro and Misato drove away to the Eva docking bay.
"Jiro, I have something you can use for this battle."
"What is it, Professor?"
"Follow me, to my lab."
Then Washu opened up a dimensional portal using one of her door portal devices. Washu, then, grabbed Jiro by the hand and pulled him in running into the lab. Jiro then looked in amazement from all of the technological and scientific wonders in this lab. Then when they got to a certain room, Jiro looked up in amazement as he looked upon the giant mech standing before him.
"Jiro, this is a mech, I've just finished creating, using an old monster called the Diamond Weapon, as the model. This Jiro is what I want you to use during this mech fight, it's appropriately called The Neo Diamond Weapon. When I saw you transform yesterday, I also put in a variable geometry mechanism, in lamens terms, a transforming component, that activates when you transform. The cockpit is different than most mechs; it taps into your brain, allowing you to link mentally with the Weapon. I know you'll use this mech to protect others so I want you to test it, in this battle."
"Thank you, Washu, I will stop this attack."
"Hurry, Jiro, there's no time to lose you need to get in now, while I open up a portal to get you to that prison."
As Jiro, Got in the Neo Diamond Weapon, Asuka was making final checks before she was launched.
"Asuka, where's Shinji?"
"I haven't seen him, Misato."
"Well, until he gets here it's you and who ever shows up. Eva Unit 2, LAUNCH!!!!!!"
Across town a giant mech was now reaching through the barriers, to grab a certain prisoner. It's pilot a certain bandaged man......
"Ha, Ha, Ha, with the girl, Lain, in my hands, I, Schwartzvald will destroy Paradine City and the world. Come Big Duo, It's time for our revenge, with the help of this little girl."
Then, a large red mech appeared, Eva unit 2.....
"Where do you think you're going?"
"Well, if it isn't, one of NERV's dogs, The Eva Unit 2. You have no chance to stop me."
"You wanna' bet, you bandaged freak?"
"Flattery, will get you no where, I'll turn you into scrap."
Then a large portal opened up and out stepped A large white and orange-gold mech. (Think Final Fantasy VII's Diamond weapon boss and you'll have the Neo Diamond Weapon).......
"You won't get away with this, I won't let you, I and the Neo Diamond Weapon will stop you, with Eva Unit 2."
"Jiro, is that you in there?"
"Yes, it's me Asuka; this is why Professor Washu pulled me aside."
"Well, let's see how well it does compared to my Eva."
"No, matter how many of you there are, I'll destroy you both." Then Big Duo charged at Eva 2 and took a swing, but Eva 2 was able to dodge. Asuka pulled her right arm back and then struck a punch to Big Duo's back, making it stumble. Jiro then took aim and struck with a punch to Big Duo's chest area.
"That was lucky but I'm afraid I can't play any more, I have things to do and cities to destroy."
Then the Big Duo began to take flight. Asuka drew her rail gun and Jiro drew open the Weapon's chest area to reveal the giant weapon inside, the Diamond Flash. However, as they were about to open fire, two fighters came in without mechs and one of them called, Chi of Death, used a specialty technique to shut down all machines in the area, shutting down Big Duo, but also Eva Unit 2 and The Neo Diamond Weapon. When this happened both Jiro and Asuka blacked out. In their unconscious state, a shinobi came and removed both Jiro and Asuka from their mechs and vanished. Inside Jiro's mind, he began to dream, he saw Asuka standing on the Edge of a cliff with a shadow approaching her, he ran to get her but just as he got past the shadows he grabbed at Asuka's hand and for a moment saw Mitsko as well, as Asuka fell off the cliff, Jiro tried to grab her hand but, missed as Asuka fell towards a familiar black mechanical face, then just as he was about to scream her name, Jiro awoke.....
"ASUKA!!!!!!!" He yelled just as Asuka who was next to him just finished screaming.
"Jiro, I'm right here, are you okay?"
"Asuka, I....I...I...."
Then someone said,
"Jiro, Asuka, will you please quiet down."
"Professor, what are you doing here?"
"Asuka, what do you mean, what am I doing here, this is my classroom"
"Classroom???"
"But I thought we were in a mech battle." Then the Shinobi, who took them from their mechs said,
"Perhaps, I can explain, if you don't mind me doing so, Professor."
"Go ahead, Kakashi, but we do need to get going with the test."
"Jiro, you and Asuka were knocked out when your mechs were shut down because the linked with your minds. But I was sent to grab the two of you and bring you two to the test."
"Okay, well I guess that explains why I'm here in my plug suit."
"Master Kakashi, are we ready to begin." Asked the vice principle.
"Certainly"
The format of the test was explained and then the test began. Jiro mostly took his answers from what he knew and learned, but was having some difficulty. Asuka and Shinji were working on their tests like normal students. One student, Gohan, was blazing thought the test easily. Naruto was trying to sneak answers from other students while he was taking the test. About an hour into the test, the sky turned dark and Jiro could almost feel the ominous presence coming from the sudden weather change. Then one of the windows broke and some of the loose papers in the room were being sucked towards it. Then a large purple mech could be seen landing outside. Then a battle was starting to build up outside with other mechs and people appearing. Then Shinji and Asuka got up and told Kakashi what they had to do and then they ran to get their Evas. A few minutes later, Jiro could see the battle happening outside, and he saw both Asuka and Shinji in danger. Jiro began to fight an inner struggle with himself. He knew he had to finish the test, yet he couldn't just sit here and do nothing to help his friends. Kakashi could see the struggle in Jiro's body movements. Then in frustration, Jiro punched the floor making a hole where his fist was. The Vice Principal came over to Jiro after hearing the sound.....
"What are you doing? I let you into this fine school, and this is what you do?"
"I'm sorry; I'm just worried about my friends out there."
"Well, what's more important your friends or your future?"
The Vice Principal walked back to the desk up front and Jiro pondered on what the Vice Principal had said, and it was those words that helped Jiro know what had to be done. Jiro put his pencil down and began to run for the window when the Vice Principal said.......
"Where do you think you're going?"
"I've made up my mind, I'm sorry but this is how it has to be."
Then Jiro ran and leaped out of a different window breaking another one. As he went through the glass he transformed into his Kikaider Form and landed ready to battle. Jiro yelled up to Eva 2 and asked,
"Asuka, I'm here, what is that mech?"
"Good to see you finally got out here Jiro. That's the Gundam Epyon, It's very strong and being enhanced by a strong magic."
Jiro saw a priestess come up and be lifted up by a giant mech near by. Being brought forward, the priestess began an exorcism of the force behind this magic enhancing the Epyon. The magic field slowly disappeared until it was gone completely. But then the Epyon struck Eva unit 1 and then it began to get a red glow in its eyes, it went into its berserker mode. Asuka knew there could be problems if she couldn't get Shinji to calm down the Eva. It was then that a white and purple alien appeared and was preparing to cause problems, then Trunks (Future) came and began fighting with the alien on the shoulder of the Epyon.
"Freiza, I don't know what you're doing here but I defeated you once I can do it again."
"Not likely, Boy, I'm going to make you and everyone here suffer."
Seeing this Jiro signaled to the mech nearest him and asked if he could throw him at a target. The Pilot Agreed and picked up Jiro, Jiro then choose his target to be Freiza. The mech pulled back and threw Jiro at Freiza. Jiro noticed too late that they were going to be off by a couple of feet so Jiro, activated his Electro End and put his arms below him and to Jiro's luck he was able to strike him in the shoulders as he came by. Jiro then caught himself on the edge of a building and pulled himself up. In time to see the two Eva do something most would not expect, work together, First Asuka assaulted Freiza with energy shots from her rail gun and then charged with energy, Shinji hit Freiza with his pole arm bringing him down.
"Asuka, thank you, you were able to help me get control of my Eva again."
"You can thank me later, Shinji now let's finish this."
Then the Epyon went on a large offensive. First, it used its heat rod to knock down the mech that threw Jiro. Then Pulling it's blade out the Epyon charged at the two Evas. Shinji and Asuka dodged and tried to counter but were left on the defensive. Then Asuka lost her balance and was almost slashed by the large laser blade of the Epyon, but it was blocked by Shinji and his pole arm. Then Jiro leaped and was able to get onto the head of the Epyon. Jiro then climbed up carefully then used his electro end to break the camera on the head of the Epyon, blinding the pilot inside from the activity outside of his Gundam. Then seeing that to continue fighting would be useless he opened up the cockpit and grabbed a small cylinder to use for a ruse. Then he stepped outside to try to use a known characteristic of most gundams as a bargaining chip.
"I am Zechs Marquise, Pilot of the Epyon. I want to explain myself. I was saved by the force behind the magic aura behind my Epyon, and I was told to return the favor I had to destroy. I was only repaying a debt, however if you so choose to pursue my capture I will self-destruct the Epyon, however let me go and I will turn my gundam over to you people and the authorities."
The statement had made the large group think about their decision. Asuka came up on her megaphone in the eva.
"How do we know your not bluffing?"
"You don't, so what will it be?" Then Shinji said,
"Let him go, there are too many innocent people at risk."
"Asuka, Shinji's right, there is far too many innocent lives at risk, if he can self-destruct, then many people will die." Said Jiro.
"You two are right. Zechs were letting you go."
Zechs bowed his head then using the cable he dropped down into the awaiting authorities. Two hours later, all of the participants were called into Central Control.....
"Thank you all for participating in this year's Gathering; I hope we will see you all next year."
Then the people began to walk away, Jiro then stood out side of the convention center with Lupin and Luffy's gangs and Asuka, Shinji, Misato and Roger.
"Well, I guess this is good bye."
"I'm certain we will see each other again." Said Asuka.
"Hey, Jiro why don't you come sail the high seas with us, we'll take you back home on the Going Merry." Asked Luffy.
"I guess it might not be too bad." said Jiro as they all walked to the Going Merry, they were loading Lupin's car and the crew was gathering. As Jiro began to walk towards the ship, Asuka called to him....
"Hey, Jiro, if you're ever in Tokyo 3, look me up."
"I will Asuka."
Meanwhile, a dark presence was about to make itself known.
"Okay, activate the Armageddon X2 it is time to destroy both Baltimore and Kikaider."
The ground began to shake and the water began to wave violently, Luffy's crew was working to keep the going merry from tipping over, then over by a deeper part of the bay, a large mechanical fortress began to rise and Jiro looking on, began to shake in both fear and bewilderment.
"It can't be, I destroyed this monster."
"Jiro, what is that thing?" Asked Asuka.
"It's the Armageddon X, but how???"
Then when the monster finished rising, a sinister laugh could be heard as a large floating platform came towards the Going Merry. When it arrived on it was a man dressed in a black biker suit with gold buttons, and a yellow scarf and black shades. When, Jiro looked up, after he, Asuka, Shinji, and Misato came aboard the Going Merry, he could not believe his eyes, as he starred at his old nemesis, returned from his demise.
"Jiro, you look surprised to see me. I would expect a different response from you. But I guess a couple of years can change things."
"Sabaro, it can't be..."
A new enemy from Jiro's past has revealed itself. Can Jiro and friends fend off, Sabaro, and can Jiro once again destroy the Armageddon X? An old battle is about to begin again....................
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"Vash the Stampede speaking. An old nightmare, from a time long past, returns to haunt Jiro and company. Asuka is taken but for what purpose? Now Jiro must once again face his past to save the future, and the life of one he truly has begun to care for. I and a guitar wielding woman will step forth to assist but will we be enough? Next Time on Jiro's Baltimore Adventure,
Asuka Taken Captive, Jiro's Rescue Attempt, and Hakaider's Scheme
Be strong, Jiro, we are all behind you."
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Sorry for the long wait. I hope the quality of the chapter will make up for the long wait. Let me know what you think. Well, Until Next Time, See Ya!!!
Red Ninja1
