Super Robot Wars Alpha Clash: Book 1

A Super Robot Wars Fan Fiction Series by Ryoga316

Greetings. This fan fiction is based on the popular Japanese video game, Super Robot Wars. This is my first attempt on doing a fan fiction series, so I apologize if this one is not as good as it is expected. Before you proceed to the story proper, please read the Copyright Notice below:

COPYRIGHT NOTICE:

The following is entirely a fan fiction story of Super Robot Wars and is not in any way related to the actual Super Robot Wars story. Any reference or inference to any other copyrighted work is used for the same purpose. Super Robot Wars and its characters are copyright Banpresto and their respective owners. The original characters used in this fan fiction are copyright Ryoga316. Daiken Crow and Axel Hawkins are property of Rurounin Mao and used with permission. Comments and suggestions are welcomed via e-mail at kaiser_reinhardt@yahoo.com.

NOTES: This is a revised version of the original fanfic. If you wish to view the fanfic in its original format, you may request it via my e-mail and I would be happy to send it to you.

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Chapter 5:

"Ghosts from the Past! Zeon's Second Coming!"

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Part 1

Saruud: An island located several thousand miles east of Japan. Surrounded by the ocean bed, Saruud has always been a victim of nature's rage by storms and tidal waves. Soil and rocks, formed into various mountains shaped over the passage of time, covered the entire island. There are no plants, no animals, not even people. Saruud Island is nothing more than a barren wasteland with nothing to see --- except a large statue of a man's head wearing a crown placed on top of the island's largest mountain, located directly at the center.

As the waves continue to hit the island, one after the other, the island suddenly began to move southwest. The rain pours hard. The wind blows wild. Waves continue to form and hit anything on their paths. But even the mightiest of storms cannot sink this island. For deep below the island's surface, lies a giant submarine fortress that's just as huge as the island itself. As the fortress's giant rotor blade engines continue to spin, Saruud Island continues its southwest course.

Underneath the skin of stone, which forms Saruud Island, lays a skin of pure metal. Inside this metal dome covered by stone, various paintings can be seen on the metal walls. The paintings show numerous giants ravaging the land. On several parts of the dome, one can find stone statues of these giants. Each one strikes a different pose and each giant is different from the other. But in one area of the dome, giants stood in large numbers. However, they are not made from stone...

...They are made of pure metal steel.

The MetalBeasts.

Back outside, at the statue of a man's head on top of the island's center mountain, its mouth slowly opens. And from the statue's mouth, an old man appeared dressed in a black cloak and looking calmly at the storm and the raging sea. The long, white hair growing from his head and face waved violently from the stormy wind. Yet, as he stares through the storm, it seemed as though it meant nothing to him. He continues to stare the seas, with eyes of that of a man with a great ambition in his life...and madness. He then looked up at the dark, rainy sky, raised both his arms and shouted. His voice absorbed by the flash of lighting and the crackling of thunder. As he continues to release his voice, more flashes of lightning fell from the dark sky, three of which hit the island.

But none of them hit the old man.

Then, just as the old man closed his eyes, took a deep breath, and lowered his arms, the lightning abated. The heavy rain slowly became a drizzle. And the waves slowly calmed down. An individual wearing an iron mask then appeared behind the old man, bowing in one knee to him.

"Dr. Hell," said the soldier. Keeping his head down and not looking at the old man's face.

The old man then turned around and looked at the soldier.

"Baron Ashler, Count Brocken, and Duke Gorgon are gathered at your Throne Room as you requested," the soldier continued.

The old man replied by nodding at the soldier and slowly walked past him.

Inside the Throne Room, Baron Ashler, Count Brocken, and Duke Gorgon kneeled before the throne as they wait the arrival of their master. When the old man arrived, the three lowered their heads, respecting their master as he sits on his throne. They then introduced themselves to him.

"Baron Ashler. At your service."

"Count Brocken. Serving you with pure loyalty."

"Duke Gorgon. Here for you, my lord."

"And what have you done, you three?" asked the old man with a loud tone in his voice. He then stares at Baron Ashler and asked him/her. Baron Ashler looked up at his/her master with fear and lowers his/her head once more.

"Please forgive me, Dr. Hell!" said Baron Ashler's female half. "I have failed you in capturing the new robot unit in Hokkaido! I did not expect someone would be piloting the Grungust Type-2 and use it against us!"

"Or maybe you failed because you could not even handle battling against a robot piloted by a boy with no experience!" commented Count Brocken. "You cannot handle such a simple task!"

"You cannot even complete the task of defeating Mazinger Z in battle!" replied Baron Ashler's male half.

"I would have if it not for the appearance of the Grungust and the Gespenst units --- which were supposed to be taken care of by YOU!"

"You! I won't let you insult me!" shouted both male and female halves of Baron Ashler.

"ENOUGH!" yelled Dr. Hell as he stood up, pointing at them. The two then turned their attention to their master, their heads lowered in shame. "You three have failed to fulfill your missions miserably! We have remained hiding for 7 long years rebuilding our army and making them stronger! We even used the technology of the fallen Kyoryû Empire and rebuilt the MechaSaurs as well! And yet you three failed in your missions!"

"Forgive us, Dr. Hell." said Duke Gorgon, who remained calm.

Dr. Hell remained quiet as he stares at the three. Then turns his back on them and looks at the paintings on the metal walls.

"Long, long ago." he said. "Our Greek ancestors known as the Myceaneans flourished through the years with its technology, which were far more advanced than any other ancient civilization. As a matter of fact, these paintings on the walls, which dates back to the Bronze Age, tells that the Myceanean people have now built giant warriors made of stone and metal. Many times, their home island, Bardos, was under attack by invaders from other kingdoms. But neither one was successful thanks to the Myceanean's giant warriors.

The years pass and the number of their giant warriors increased in numbers. They then began their campaign on invading and conquering the other lands and kingdoms of this world. The Myceaneans were undefeated and unrivaled in their campaigns. Soon, they have conquered the territories of other kingdoms and controlled all the lands of the known world at that time. With that, the Myceaneans became a great empire with their control of the known world that is only equaled by the legendary Alexander the Great!

Then, came one day, the Myceanean Empire vanished. What led to its downfall still remains a mystery. This island, which is also a mechanical fortress, was the only remains left by the Myceanean Civilization. However, because of their advanced technology, this fortress, and everything with it, withstood the test of time and it looked just like it was tens of thousands of years ago.

And I, Dr. Hell, discovered this island and the civilization that once existed! Using my skills as a scientist combined with the technology of the Myceneans, I have created these!"

With a wave of his hand, lights were opened in the dim Throne Room, revealing two MetalBeasts, Garada K7, and Daburas M2, standing behind the throne.

"Thanks to the large amount of resources found here, I was able to build my own army of giant warriors --- the MetalBeasts!" shouted Dr. Hell.

"By commanding these iron creature legions, I will command the world! That's my dream! That's my ambition!

The worthless people on this planet always treated me like I was nothing more than a sewer rat! I have worked hard to become a scientist so these people can give me respect. Instead, I was mocked! My fellow scientists detested me on my findings and how they will help mankind!" He then turned around and pointed his finger at the three.

"The three of you: Baron Ashler. Count Brocken. Duke Gorgon. You three were the living proof of my work!" said Dr. Hell to them.

"Yes sir." replied Baron Ashler. "And for that our loyalty to you is absolute! We will serve and protect you even if it costs our lives!"

"Those fools stripped me of everything I hold so dear." said Dr. Hell. "They no longer see me as a scientist. They see me as a madman. They destroyed all my other works and left me in the streets to die a poor man.

They never respected me.

They hated me!

The world hated me!

And I want my revenge on the world! I want to conquer the world just as Alexander and the Myceaneans did! I want the people of the world to fall on their knees and praise me as their supreme ruler! And I will get what I want with my MetalBeasts!!!

The successful Earth invasion of the Principality of Zeon gave us the opportunity to make our strike. It was the perfect time for us to launch our own campaign. And within the a few short months, we conquered the whole of Japan. And thereafter, the Middle East, China, Russia, Africa, Southeast Asia, and even North America. Neither the Zeons, nor the Federation, can do anything about our strikes. My dream of ruling the world is almost complete, but no... There are those who denied my destiny...

The Kyoryû Empire...Under the leadership of their Emperor Gol, they too launched their campaign to conquer the world with their MechaSaur army. The Youma Empire, under Prince Sharking, has also waged their campaign as well. But these two armies are nothing compared to the true threat to my plans: my former colleague, Dr. Juzo Kabuto!

He and I used to work together for many years until the time I discovered Saruud Island. After discovering the Myceanean Empire, I asked him to join me in my cause. But he refused and left me. Furthermore, he discovered the secrets of the Photo-Atomic Energy and the metal armor 'Chogokin' and used them to build a robot that can fight against my MetalBeasts --- Mazinger Z!

I wanted him to die before he could finish his Mazinger so I asked you, Baron Ashler to kill him."

"Yes sir." replied Ashler's male voice. "And I did my job well."

"But Mazinger Z was already completed." said Dr. Hell. "Furthermore, it is piloted by his grandson, Koji Kabuto! Ever since that day, our MetalBeasts never defeated Mazinger Z and when Kabuto's grandson teamed up with Getter Robo, Raideen, and the Gundam, they were unstoppable. Emperor Gol was killed and the Kyoryû Empire was no more. The Youma Empire returned to their kingdom with the defeat of their Fossil Monster, Bustodon. They have taken back all the lands I conquered and I was forced to hide in humiliation for 7 long years. And in those years, I used up all my power to restore my MetalBeast army. I even scrapped the remains of the technology of the Kyoryû Empire, and combined it with my MetalBeast technology to create both MetalBeasts and MechaSaurs. My robot army now is stronger and more powerful than they were before! And yet, you three failed in your missions! The three of you deserve punishment for this!"

With that, large laser guns appeared from the walls, aiming at the three. Ashler bowed down with his/her head reaching the floor, begging forgiveness. Brocken's body placed his head on the floor, and the body bowed also begging for forgiveness. Duke Gorgon, however, remained calm and simply closed his eyes as he waits for his punishment. Just then, an Iron Mask soldier suddenly appeared from the Throne Room door. He then kneeled down in respect.

"Dr. Hell! Forgive me for interfering, but we are receiving a transmission from the outside!"

"What's that?" Dr. Hell replied. "No one is supposed to know our location! Where is the transmission coming from?"

"We do not know, sir! Our radar scanners do not detect any ship coming here."

"Hmmm...very strange indeed. Open the main screen! I will speak to them personally."

"As you command, Dr. Hell!" the soldier replied and left the room. Dr. Hell then ordered the guns to be put away as a giant screen slowly lowers itself in front of him. The screen then showed what seems to be a conference room and a woman was sitting calmly in her seat along with two soldiers behind her. The uniforms of the soldiers suggest they're from the Principality of Zeon as Zeon soldiers usually wear green uniforms along with the Zeon Crest. The woman, who is wearing a metal helmet and a light purple-colored fabric mask, speaks:

"Greetings. Are you the scientist now known as Dr. Hell?"

"I am. And who might you be?" replied Dr. Hell.

"Ahh. Then allow me to introduce myself. I am Kycilia Zabi, Major General of the Principality of Zeon and commander of the Mobile Assault Force. It is a great honor to meet you, Dr. Hell."

"Ahh. Now I know who you are. You are responsible for the research on NewTypes, and the development of Mobile Suits and Mobile Armors made especially for NewType pilots with the help of the Flanagan Institute."

"It seems you are very informative, my dear Doctor. I am impressed."

"Let me ask you, Major General. How did you manage to locate his island and communicate with us?"

"That, I'm afraid, is top-secret information, Doctor. But if you wish to know I will tell you...if you do me a little favor."

"We do not need to do any favors for the likes of you!" Baron Ashler suddenly objected.

"Silence, Ashler!" shouted Dr. Hell. Then, he returns his attention to Kycilia Zabi. "I am listening, Major General."

"I'm very sure we will make an agreement..." said Kycilia, smiling behind her mask.

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Part 2

May 4th. 0900 hours. People are being gathered in and outside the Far East Base to witness Ryoga Kazehino beginning his first field test and training as Grungust pilot. The Grungust Nishiki has already left the White Base Kai and is on standby at one of the large runways, where it is open ground. All the planes that were parked near the runway are transferred to avoid property damage.

Inside the cockpit of the Grungust, Ryoga began taking a series of deep breaths, trying to be calm and focused. Nervousness somewhat overcome him for reasons that even he tries to explain to himself. Unfortunately for him, his nervousness did not come unnoticed.

"What's wrong, Kazehino?" Daiken contacts Ryoga, which startled the Grungust pilot.

"Err...I'm fine, sir." Ryoga replied.

"Hmph. This is not like you, today." Daiken commented. "A few days ago, you were prepared to face even death when you fought the MetalBeasts back in Hokkaido. Now you're nervous on a training session?"

"I'm sorry, Lieutenant. I guess after I learned a little on what the Grungust is capable of and on what Commander Oka and Captain Mao expects from me, I guess I'm nervous I won't be able to perform as well as they expect me to."

"Well, it is natural that you get nervous on these times. But there are also times where your nervousness will be the cause of your failures."

"Yes, sir. I have been told by my sensei once that I must be calm and focused if I were to have a chance of achieving what I want."

"Your sensei? Are you a Martial Arts student?"

"Yes, from the Hazama-ryu Martial Arts."

"Hazama...I see. We will discuss about that a little later. We will now begin the test. Are you ready, Kazehino?"

"Yes, sir!"

"As you know, the controls of the Grungust Type-2 are different from the ones used on conventional fighters and Mobile Suits. The control sticks on your seat operate your arm movement, and will act as conventional flight sticks when in G-Hawk Mode. The foot pedals act as controls to the robots feet, while in G-Hawk Mode, they work as accelerator and decelerator pedals. The main control of the Grungust is from its Basic Motion Control System or BMCS. This system, developed by the DC, allows you to move the Grungust as though it was your own body. I believe you have experienced this on your first battle with the MetalBeasts."

"Yes, sir."

"And I assume you've already mastered the basic movements of the Grungust."

"Well, I really can't say I did. I'm not sure."

"We'll see. You did mention you're from the Hazama-style, correct?"

"Yes, sir."

"Then show me some of the moves you've learned from the Hazama-style with the Grungust Nishiki."

From that, Ryoga closed his eyes and slowly breathes in. Outside, everyone can see the Grungust Type-2 slowly raising its arms towards its chest, forming an X, and slowly lowers them down. Then the Grungust makes a quick fighting stance and launches a series of punches, blocks, kicks, combination, and counter-attacks --- all at quick speeds.

On top of the White Base Kai, the crew watched in amazement as Ryoga delivers a difficult move by doing a Jumping Roundhouse Kick using one leg followed by a Standing Roundhouse Kick using the other leg as the Grungust lands on its feet. A move he calls as the 'Tornado Kick'

"Amazing!" Duke said. "He's able to execute it perfectly at great speeds."

"And with a robot like the Grungust." seconded Hayato. "That unit's armor is quite thick, yet he controls it very gracefully"

"I have to admit. Even my Mazinger cannot execute such a move." commented Koji.

Then both the Getter and Mazinger team noticed that the other female members of the crew, except Captain Mao herself, who is watching the fight calmly alongside Irmgardt, are cheering for Ryoga.

"That's great, Ryo! Keep it up!" said Naomi.

"Ryo do good! Me root for you!" shouted Sung.

"Hey! Be careful not to scratch that!" cautioned Yoshiko.

"Do your best, Kazehino-san!" cheered Mika.

"Well, well, well! It seems Ryo-kun now has a number of female fans cheering for him!" commented Musashi.

"Yep." seconded Ryoma. Then sighs and looks up in the sky. "Just like those old times..."

"Hey, are you bragging about that female fan club you had back in High School?" snarled Musashi.

"It's not my fault! I never asked for them to have a fan club named after me when I did well on Karate class!"

"And you even went out with some of them!" cried Musashi.

"I told you a million times, they were not dates! They needed help so I helped. That's just about it!"

"Yeah? What about the time Mihoshi gave you a big kiss when you won the Seniors Karate Tournament?" Hayato asked.

"Hey, Hayato! That was just a congratulatory kiss!"

"And how come you're drooling when she did that? And she happens to have the best melons in school!"

"Ryoma-san. Always the womanizer," sighed Koji as the three Getter pilots quarreled one another. "I'm lucky I'm not like him!"

"Says who?" Sayaka grunted as she stomped on Koji's feet.

"Sayaka-san!" he yelled as he limps, holding the foot Sayaka stomped on.

Meanwhile, Ryoga finishes his demonstration by doing three punches followed by a Jumping Roundhouse.

"You did a good job, Kazehino. I'm impressed." complimented Daiken.

"Thanks." replied Ryoga, as he breathes heavily, sweating. He is surprised that even though he is just sitting down in the cockpit, simply moving the sticks and pedals were really quite a workout for him.

"Now that you've mastered the BMCS, let us proceed to the next test," said Daiken. Then, several meters away, a target was positioned to the front of the Grungust Nishiki. He now briefs Ryoga on the next phase.

"Now you will try to hit that large target over there with a Boost Knuckle from the Grungust Type-2. Because there are no buttons or switches that will enable you to activate any of the Grungust's weapons, you will have to activate the Boost Knuckle by other means."

"How will I be able to do that?" Ryoga asks.

"Do the same thing you did in your previous battles."

"Um...excuse me?"

"Do you not remember how you activated the weapons in your last few battles?"

"Well, sir, I really don't know exactly how I managed to pull them off..."

Then there was a moment of silence. Daiken was not happy on Ryoga's response. Then again, he suspected that one coming. Taking in a deep breath, he contacts Ryoga again. "All right, listen to me carefully: aim your fists at the target."

Ryoga gave a nod and follows his instruction. Facing the target from the distance, he slowly races his fists forward.

"Now, stare at the target carefully. Stay focus and concentrate."

Ryoga then stared at the target, taking deep breaths as he tries to keep his mind clear. As he concentrates, the mysterious feeling came to him once yet, but it was a faint feeling and it only lasted a moment before it faded away.

"Now, Kazehino! Release the Boost Knuckle!" The call started Ryoga. Upon hearing that, he made no other thoughts whatsoever and instinctively pushed the sticks forward and shouts:

"BOOST KNUCKLE!"

Nothing happened. Ryoga tries again.

"BOOST KNUCKLE!"

Still nothing.

"BOOST KNUCKLE!"

Yet, still nothing.

"It's no good. I have to concentrate harder." Ryoga said to himself and tries focusing once more. He focuses as hard as he can. This time, he tries to think of only one thing --- to hit the target from a distance with just one punch.

"BOO~~~~ST KNUCKLE!"

But still, nothing happened. Ryoga could only lower his head and let his sweat fall off, ashamed that he cannot activate the Boost Knuckle. Inside the Far East Base's Main Control Center, Commander Oka could only lower his officer's cap and closed his eyes after he and other top officials witnessed the result of Ryoga's efforts.

"It is as we expected, Commander." an officer said to him. "A normal human being like him cannot simply be able to use the weapons of the Grungust Type-2."

"Yes." the Commander replied. "But he was, however, able to master the Basic Motion Control System, nonetheless. And he did it in a few days for a civilian. A trained pilot will take weeks before he could master the system."

"But didn't Lt. Daiken Crow mastered the system in a few days as well?" mentioned a second top officer. "He also managed to master the use of the weapons within a week. It's true that the boy mastered the BMCS, but it's not enough for him to fight just bare-handed."

The Commander was silent about that remark.

"Commander," said another. "We can't afford to let this go on, especially as we are on a crisis. We won't be able to get the results we need on time if we let the boy continue to be the Grungust pilot. It is best that he be removed and let Lt. Crow take over."

"But will the Grungust itself accept that?" asked the Commander.

"Excuse me, Commander!" interfered one of the operators of the Control Center. "We're receiving reports of four unknown entries within the Earth's atmosphere?"

"What's that?" surprised the Commander. "Can you identify them?"

"Doing it right now, sir..." said the operator as he looked onto his screen. The operator then came to a shock upon seeing the results. "S...sir! They are..."

Outside the base, sirens begin to sound anywhere.

"What was that?" Daiken asks. He then contacts Ryoga right away. "Kazehino! We'll continue the tests later. Return to the White Base Kai immediately!"

But Ryoga doesn't respond. He's mind was distant from the events that just took place around him. His thoughts concentrated more on him not being able to activate a weapon of the Grungust.

"Why?" he thought to himself. "Why can't I use the Boost Knuckle the way I did back in Hokkaido? I know that only a NewType can activate it, but I'm not a NewType. I'm just a regular human being. But why is it I can pilot the Grungust Nishiki despite that?"

"RYOGA KAZEHINO!" Daiken shouted.

"Huh? Yes, sir!" Ryoga startled.

"What in blazes is the matter with you, Kazehino?! This is no time to act dumb! We have a situation going on here and you're just standing there like someone's prey waiting to be hunted! Now return to the White Base Kai at once, do you hear?!"

Those words, 'someone's prey waiting to be hunted', sort of pierced through Ryoga's feelings. Ryoga can now feel his anger beginning to grow form within him. In this type situation, he remembers, Uriko usually talks to him, saying him to calm down. But this time, she is not around. Ryoga is now by himself, and his anger continues to rise. Only his logic, as well as remembering the words Uriko says to him, has kept him from going to his 'Rage of The Beast'. He returns inside the White Base Kai and reports to the bridge shortly afterwards along with the rest of the crew. There, they listened to Commander Oka via transmission as he briefs them on the situation.

"I am afraid I have some bad news to tell all of you. We have received reports of four unauthorized entries into the Earth's atmosphere. We have finished identifying them and those who are entering Earth...

...are Zeon units."

Everyone was shocked at what Commander Oka said.

"Zeon!?!" Koji said loudly. "As in the Principality of Zeon!?!"

"The Zeons?" Boss asked. "But I thought we got rid of the Zeons at the end of the One-Year War!"

"Dummy!" Shiro said. "The Zeons weren't wiped out at the end of the war! We only had a ceasefire with them, don't you remember?"

"No! I was too busy watching Bikini Contests at home when that happened!"

"Commander." Lynn asks. "How is it possible that the Zeon forces managed to pass through? Shouldn't the Titans have intercepted them?"

"I was wondering about that myself. I will demand an explanation of this from the Titans' main officers. But first, we have to deal with the incoming Zeon threat." The Commander's picture is then minimized and another screen is opened, showing the map of Earth. Four red dots are marked on the different areas of the map.

"Our reports indicate that the Zeons will land in these areas that you are seeing onto your screen right now. The first group will land in Australia, where the Federation's Torrington Base is located. The second will make a landing somewhere in Central Europe. The third group is predicted to make a landing in the South Pacific. The last group is headed towards the Far East Archipelago, which is Southeast from here. We managed to identify the last group and it's a sole Zanzibar-class battleship. We assume the ship has at least 10 Mobile Suits onboard."

"One Zanzibar and 10 Mobile Suits?" commented Irmgardt. "That's quite a few for an invasion force."

"And why the Far East Archipelago?" Daiken adds. "That group will not get anything from that area. Their objective must be something else."

"We can intercept the last group approaching the Far East Archipelago." Oka speaks. "Unfortunately, the top officials of both the Federation and the Military have made a decision that the White Base Kai would intercept the 4th Zeon Group instead."

"Permission to speak, Commander," said Musashi.

"Go ahead, Sgt. Tomoe."

"With all due respect, Commander, but why would the White Base Kai been ordered to take on this mission? The ship and its crew are not a part of neither our Military nor the Federation."

"That is true, Sergeant. However, the top officials believe that if we send out our forces right away, news of Zeon's second coming would spread prematurely, causing chaos and confusion. With the White Base Kai on the mission, the news about the Zeon's would only be at a minimum. Besides, it does not look like there is an invasion yet. If there is, the White Base Kai will contain the Zeon group and report here so we could prepare should more Zeons arrive."

"Understood, Commander Oka." Lynn replies. "We will leave immediately and intercept the 4th Zeon Group."

"I will report this incident on the others as it may be a sign that the Zeons are about to wage war once again. You are all to depart immediately and intercept the 4th Zeon Group. I apologize if you are to be sent on this mission. Godspeed and good luck, Captain Mao."

The transmission ended, and Captain Mao turned towards her crew and gives her orders.

"All right everyone! Get to your positions! We will depart for the Far East Archipelago!"

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Part 3

The Far East Archipelago, which is composed of the small islands of Nanto, Bonin, Izu, and the Volcano Islands, is located southeast of mainland Japan, where it is between the Philippine Sea and the Pacific Ocean. Before the Second Impact, these islands were far apart from each other but after the Colony Drop, the islands moved closer together and changed their landscape. Because of this some of the small islands' landscapes changed so much that ships like the White Base Kai could land on its surface. Captain Mao's ship has surprisingly found a clear spot big enough for the ship to fit in while the tropical forest provided a perfect cover. The ship then lands softly and began to wait for the arrival of the lone Zanzibar ship.

Inside the hangar, the cockpit of the Grungust Nishiki is open as Ryoga rests on his seat. He still reminisces his first training day where he failed activating the Grungust's Boost Knuckle weapon. Because of this, he tries to think hard on putting together the pieces the mystery of his connection to the Grungust, in hopes of finding out how to work its weapons.

"If I'm not a NewType, I wouldn't have even mastered the Basic Motion Control System." he thought. Seeing he cannot figure out the reason, he asks the Grungust itself.

"Why? Why can't I use your Boost Knuckle or any of your weapons?

I'm no NewType, so how come I can control your movements? Why did you save me back in Hokkaido? Why did you 'choose' me over Lt. Daiken? And why am I getting these strange feelings?

Why...?"

"Still mopping over that incident?" somebody said. It was Yoshiko who is approaching him while carrying her toolbox.

"Yoshiko-san." said Ryoga.

"I told you not to call me that." she frowned. "Call me 'Yoshi-kun'."

"I'm sorry. I'm afraid I'm not used to calling you by that kind of name."

"And why can't you? Is it because I'm a woman or is it because I'm a few years older than you?"

"Well, I..."

"Ah, never mind. Forget about it. I guess I can't convince you to call me by 'Yoshi-kun'." She then sits down at the edge of the cockpit and looks at him with a smile. Ryoga looked back in curiosity. Even though Yoshiko is at her tomboy-like pose, he can see through her face, and her smile, the very essence of femininity that she possesses.

Just then, Yoshiko started moving a bit closer to Ryoga until her nose just barely touches his. Ryoga was a bit stunned at why she would move that close to him. He leans himself on his seat, gripping tight on the control sticks, looking back at her while trying his best to maintain calm.

But how can a boy be calm when he is but a breath away from kissing or being kissed by a girl?

"Not only are you good-looking, you're also the sweet-type." Yoshiko whispered in a deep, yet soft voice, almost like being seductive. Ryoga could not help but stare at her pink lips as she said that. His heart started to beat fast like a mini-motor engine. Trying not to make a wrong impression, he quickly tries to keep the conversation going.

"Um...by the way, what are you doing here, Yoshiko...I mean, 'Yoshi-kun'?"

"Nah. You can call me 'Yoshiko-san' if that's what comforts you. And as for why I'm here, to give you this." Yoshiko then puts an object in Ryoga's hand and slowly backs away.

"My data scanner and communicator!" he said, surprised as the communicator has new lens installed.

"Naomi-chan found it in the drawer while she was cleaning up and asked if I can fix it. So I did. I also tweaked it a bit so you have a much stronger signal when communicating with someone."

Ryoga decides to put on his communicator and activates it. Sure enough, the device is working properly. All the same features are still there with some additional ones done by Yoshiko herself.

"Wow! This is amazing! Thanks, Yoshiko-san!" said Ryoga.

"No problem! If there's anything you need to fix, just let me know, all right?" she replied.

"I will."

Then suddenly, the sirens began to ring.

"Well, you better get ready. You better do good out there, you hear?" Yoshiko said as she hops off the cockpit.

"I will."

"And don't think too much about awhile ago ok? Do that and you'll get your butt kicked big time!" she said before the cockpit finally closes.

At the bridge of the White Base Kai, Captain Mao picks up the speakerphone from her seat and announces everyone regarding the sudden siren sound.

"Attention, everyone. This is Captain Mao. Our radar scanners have detected a large object slowly coming towards us. We believe it's the Zanzibar ship. We are to take them on by surprise. All power of the White Base Kai will be shut down except the Mega Particle Cannon to avoid detection from the enemy. When the Zanzibar comes close enough, we will open fire to give it damage.

We will arrange our units in three groups. Group 1 will compose of Mazinger Z, Grungust Type II, and Gespenst Units A and B. As soon as the Zanzibar takes hit, Group 1, to be led by Irmgardt, is to rush in and take out any Mobile Suits the Zeon ship sets out. Getter 1, Grendizer, and Texas Mac, who will comprise Group 2, will offer aerial assistance and get the Zanzibar's attention. All other units will make up Group 3 and be on standby until I give the order to launch, should the other 2 groups are in need of backup. After all Mobile Suits are taken out, you are to attack and capture the Zeon ship. DO NOT destroy it! I repeat, DO NOT destroy the Zanzibar ship!"

"Not destroy? Why?" Koji asks. "We could bring that thing to the scrap yard with ease! Why not take it down?"

"It's most likely the Zanzibar may contain information regarding the plans of the Principality's next move." Lynn explains. "Otherwise, they would not have come here with such a small force."

"Understood." Ryoga replied. "Grungust Type-2 is standing by."

Moments later, a lone dark-green ship the size of a shuttle slowly approaches the northwest portion of the Far East Archipelago. The rumbling of its large engines can be heard from the distance. Inside, one of the ship's operators informs his superior officer on the situation.

"Sir, we will arrive at our destination in approximately 3 minutes."

"Are we getting any signs of enemy contact?" asked the superior officer as he carefully observes an antique vase that he is holding.

"None as of yet, sir."

"Very well, maintain course." He replied, still looking closely at the antique vase as it reveals a reflection of his face. He had dark skin, short hair whose color has shades of purple. The few wrinkles on his face and neck suggest that he is a man of his late 40's. Like Kycilia Zabi, he doesn't wear a Zeon officer's uniform. Instead he wears a white long-sleeved shirt and white pants, all made of the finest silk and cotton. Behind him, stood three other officers wearing their Normal Suits (pilot suits as to distinguish them from Mobile Suits). Like their superior officer, they don't wear the Zeon made Normal Suits. Their Normal Suits are all in dark colors than the regular green Normal Suits, however, they all bear the symbol of the Principality with their uniforms' chests. The bearded one, who is the leader of the three, approaches his superior officer to discuss a word with him.

"Colonel M'Quve, do you think it is a good idea we do this? I don't trust meeting with those 'freaks'. They might attempt to attack us."

"These are the Major General's orders, Captain Gaia. Do you question her authority?"

"No, Colonel. That's not what I meant."

"That's not like you, Captain Gaia. I've never heard you question the Major General's judgment before ever since you, Ortega, and Mash, were recruited to her Mobile Attack Force back in the war."

"I'm sorry, Colonel. I am wondering why the Major General would want to form negotiations with them."

"I agree." The tall member if the Black Tri-Stars, Ortega, seconded Gaia's comment. "The Principality is still very strong. We even have the Neo-Zeon group on our side!"

"With the Principality and the Neo-Zeon, we can take out even the Titans and AEUG combined," mentioned the third member, Mash. "Why making negotiations with a group that once invaded our territories back in the war?"

"The times have changed, gentlemen." M'Quve replied. "Zeon is now divided since the end of the war. We have the Neo-Zeon, which is under the rule of Maharajah Kahn's daughter, Hamman, after he died of an illness. There is also the Ronah family, once our strongest supporters now has built their own military group known as the Crossbone Vanguard and controlled Side 4. And there is the Zanscare Empire, who has claimed independence on Side 2. Although we have formed an alliance with the Neo-Zeon, we are still on spotty terms with them. The Major General believes that by forming good terms with this group, we'll be able to strengthen the Principality even more as well as provide us some security should the Neo-Zeon and the other factions attempt to strike us at the back. Remember, the Neo-Zeon are now doing extensive research on NewTypes and developing NewType weapons."

"You still don't believe on this 'NewType' thing, do you, Colonel?" asked Gaia.

"Even if the Major General believes in these 'NewTypes' for all these years, I don't. However, we cannot ignore the Neo-Zeon's research on new Mobile Suits. The other factions are doing the same, developing Mobile Suits and weapons that overpower ours. That is why we are ordered to meet up with 'them' here. If our mission is successful, it will give the Principality the power it needs to begin our campaign to unify the divided Zeon and free the Spacenoids from those corrupted Earthnoids."

As the Zanzibar slowly reaches closer to a large portion of land, which is their destination, they are unaware they are close within range of the White Base Kai's main batteries -- just as Lynn planned.

"Captain. Target is now within range." Naomi reports.

"Main Batteries, FIRE!"

Without warning, the two Mega Particle Cannons of the White Base Kai began to appear on each side of the ship. Then, beams of light fired from the cannons cut through the trees and into the air. Fortunately for the Zanzibar, the first beam misses, but most unfortunately, the second one hits hard, causing damage on the Zeon ship's hull.

Inside, the shock from the beam attack knocked M'Quve off his seat and dropped his priced vase.

"MY VASE!" he shouted as it falls into pieces. "Who is responsible for this!?!"

"My apologies, sir!" reported one of the operators. "Our data indicates that we've been hit by a Mega Particle Beam! Our radar has been totally destroyed as a result of the beam attack. We are able to determine that the beam came north of our position!"

"Curse them! They will pay for this!" M'Quve then quickly gets up. "Mobile Suits, sortie and engage the enemy!"

Lynn's plan worked. Now comes the second phase. She immediately picks up her speakerphone again and gives the signal to the hangar.

"All ground units, engage the enemy Mobile Suits!"

"Roger that!" Yoshiko replies from the hangar, then signals Ryoga and the others. "Ok, boys! Prepare to be launched and get ready to rumble!"

"Roger! Ryoga Kazehino! Grungust Type-2, take off!" said Ryoga as his Grungust is catapulted outside the hangar.

"MAZI~~~N GO!" Koji shouts as he is next to be catapulted in his Mazinger Z.

"Gespenst Unit A, moving out!" said Irmgardt as he is launched next.

"Gespenst Unit B, ready!" said Daiken as he is the last to be launched out of the hangar.

After the mechas are launched, the Zanzibar releases its own units to engage them. Six Mobile Suits came out. Three of them were outdated Zaku II units. Once the backbone of the Principality's Mobile Suit forces, the Zaku II now stands as a symbol of the Principality's struggle on technology and resources as a result of the division of Zeon into several factions. The three are equipped with 280mm Bazookas. And on their waists, a metal tomahawk with a blade that emits extreme temperatures hot enough to cut through metal - the Heat Hawk.

The remaining three units are the very powerful Dom units. Despite their bulky design (and their head/face design shaped like that of a cross), the Violet and Lavender colored MS-09 Dom proved to be a very agile and deadly Mobile Suit thanks to its weaponry. They comprise of a 360mm Giant Bazooka, a Heat Saber (which is like a Heat Hawk except it's a Saber-like weapon), and a small Beam Gun attached in its chest. Though the Dom is outdated like the Zaku II, it still stood as a powerful Mobile Suit that can take on all enemies of Zeon, most especially, as the three Doms are piloted by the famous Black Tri-Stars.

"6 on 4 battle! This would be fun!" commented Koji.

"Don't be careless!" Irmgardt warned. "The three Doms are not to be underestimated!"

"They may be old Mobile Suits, but they still pack a lot of punch," Added Daiken. "And if those 'three' are piloting it..." Before he could finish his sentence, the three Doms formed a straight line as they dashed towards them at great speeds.

"Ortega! Mash! Jetstream Attack, now!" Gaia commands. And in saying, he activates a switch and a huge white light flashed on his Dom's chest, blinding Irmgardt and his group. Then, Gaia moved away and Ortega followed up the attack by releasing a shower of beams from his Dom's chest, where the Beam Gun is located. The spread of the beams gave a slight knock back on the White Base Kai's ground units in addition to taking damage. As the flash slowly begins to wear off, Mash completes the Jetstream Attack by releasing another flash of light from his Dom's chest, blinding their enemies once more.

The assault of the Zeons was not yet done.

After the Jetstream Attack, Gaia gives the signal to the three Zakus and the three Zakus launched fragmentation grenades known as 'Crackers' at their blinded enemies. The blast from the Crackers chipped off more damage to Irmgardt's squad. The Zakus then prepare to attack once more using their Bazookas, but they were halted when beams of light from above nearly hit them. The beams come from the duo of Getter 1 and Grendizer. Texas Mac then brings in additional firepower by backing the enemy off with shots from its shotgun.

"Lt. Irmgardt, are you all alright?" called Ryoma.

"We're fine, Ryoma." Irmgardt responds. "Thanks for the assist."

"We have the edge now. Let's take them on!"

"Agreed. All units engage the enemy!"

Now the odds are 7 to 6 in favor of Irmgardt's group. Koji goes head on by himself against the 3 Zaku units. A Zaku II then fires its Bazooka on Mazinger Z, resulting in the iron giant to get hit and halt its rush attack as the Zaku uses up all its Bazooka ammo on Mazinger, covering it in a cloud of smoke.

"YES! I DID IT!" shouted the Zaku pilot. "I DESTROYED MAZINGER Z!"

"ROCKET PUNCH!" Koji shouts as the Mazinger Z's arm is launched from the smoke and lands a good body blow on the Zaku, knocking the Zeon unit down to the ground.

"HAH! Do you have a birdbrain?" Koji taunts. "My Mazinger Z is made up of the metal Chogokin Z, making it super tough against even your Bazookas!" His taunting then comes to a stop when the Zaku tries to strike its Heat Hawk at Mazinger Z. Koji sees it and counters by doing a sidestep to avoid the striking weapon and landing a series of punches to the Zaku's sides followed with a Roundhouse Kick onto the Zaku's head, knocking it down. Unaware of Koji, the Roundhouse Kick has sent his Mazinger Z into the position the third Zaku wanted: its back turned. The Zaku then readies its Bazooka to fire at the Mazinger, knowing it would not be able to react on time. But just as the Zaku's target is locked on, twin missiles landed in front of the Mobile Suit, stunning the pilot and temporarily blinding his vision thanks to the heat and smog of the exploded missles. Mazinger Z then turned its head and sees the Aphrodi A making a graceful landing on the ground after it was catapulted from the White Base Kai.

"Koji-kun, are you alright?" asked Sayaka.

"Sayaka-san!?!" What are you doing here?" Koji reacted.

"I'm here to give you support, of course! Captain Mao said me & Boss should give you some backup."

"OK. Thank you, Sayaka-san. Now stay back. Even against these Zaku's you're not on their league."

"Why do you always want me to stay off your back??? I can take these punks easily!"

"You couldn't even bring down one MetalBeast after all this time!"

"Oh, yeah!?! What about that last battle at the lab?? I took out Count Brocken's Flying Fortress with no problem!"

"That was different! You were piloting Mazinger Z! This is you and the Aphrodi A we're talking about!"

"Oh, so you think with Aphrodi, I'm useless, don't you!?! I bet that if YOU were to pilot it, you would be just as useless as well!"

Just then, the Bossborot has made its landing from the White Base's catapult and sees the two arguing once more. The Bossborot shook its pink, bald head, then at one corner of its cartoony eye, it sees the three Zakus now slowly getting up and grabbing for their Heat Hawks, ready to attack again. In a state of panic, the red, fat robot calls forth Mazinger Z and Aphrodi A.

"GAH! KABUTO! SAYAKA-CHAN! WE GOT TROUBLE!" Boss shouted.

"SHUT…" said Koji.

"…UP!!" said Sayaka. Then both Mazinger Z and Aphrodi A landed hard punches on the Bossborot, sending it flying in the air. Surprisingly, the flying Bossborot lands directly at the three Zakus, putting them down again and, thanks to the Bossborot's weight, immobilize them.

Irmgardt, Daiken, and Ryoga went after the Black Tri-Stars with aerial support from Getter 1 and Grendizer. Irmgardt and Daiken do a sword battle against Gaia and Ortega. Ryoga went for a rushing punch to knock off Mash's Dom before he could release another flash attack. Ryoga quickly follows through his attacks with kick combinations to the sides and punches to the face, but the Dom's bulky design makes the Mobile Suit standing on its ground. When Ryoga's Grungust is about to land another punch, Mash's Dom blocks it with its hand. The Dom then pulls in the Grungust's arm, making the blue robot lose its balance, then releases it and finishes its counter with a Shoulder Tackle, knocking the Grungust down. Then, Mash's Dom pulls out its Heat Saber and jumps in the air for an Aerial Lunging Strike on the fallen Grungust. However, Getter 1 quickly moves in and knocks back the Dom with a Flying Punch.

"You all right, Ryo-kun?" Ryoma asked as Getter 1 floats down and slowly picks up the fallen Grungust.

"Yeah. I'm ok." Ryoga replies. Then suddenly, the mysterious feeling returned to him once more. Visions then appeared in his mind. There, he sees Mash's Dom suddenly rose up, blinds Getter 1, and thrusts its Heat Saber at the chest of the robot, destroying the cockpit Hayato is in. Ryoga then returns to reality and indeed, Mash's Dom is back on its feet.

"Ryoma-san! Behind you!"

Just as Getter 1 turns around, Mash's Dom uses its flash attack, blinding Ryoma and the others. Knowing what will happen next, Ryoga contacts Ryoma.

"Ryoma-san! Open Gett, NOW!"

Mash wastes no time and pulls out his Dom's Heat Saber and is about to thrust it into Getter Robo's chest. However, upon hearing Ryoga's warning and not making any hesitation, Ryoma pulls a switch from his controls. "OPEN GETT!"

The Getter Machines that formed Getter 1 separated and flew up in the air, successfully avoiding the Dom's Heat Saber to Mash's surprise. Ryoga counterattacks Mash by letting his Grungust throw a left hook to the Dom's face before it could retaliate, followed by a right hook, three punches to the chest, and finishes with an Elbow Strike to the chest once more. The strike not only knocked down Mash's Dom, but destroyed the flash and beam weapons installed in its chest.

"Ryoma-san! Hayato-san! Musashi-san! Are you three all right?" said Ryoga.

"We're fine, Ryo-kun. Thanks for the hel...argh!" Ryoma's sentence was suddenly halted when his Gett Machine 1 has been hit by gunfire. Fortunately, Ryoma recovers by combining with the other two Gett Machines to form Getter 1 once again. The gunfire came from four more Mobile Suits that have been deployed from the Zanzibar. Unlike the other six, the remaining 4 rode on their Dodais, a large flying board which a Ground-type MS can step on to enable it to fight in the air, similar to the ones used by the Blue Lotus Pirates. 3 of the 4 MS are Zaku II units. However, unlike those on the ground, these 3 are equipped with 120mm machine guns instead of the 280mm bazookas. The fourth MS is not like the Zakus and not like the Doms either. For starters, this MS has light violet colors on the limbs, torso, and head. Dark blue colors on the chest, waist, and feet. The head is like the helmets used by medieval knights and it carries a large round shield, which has the insignia of the Principality at its center. Everyone recognized the MS model...

...The YMS-15 Gyan.

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Part 4

"Well, well, well. I never expected to see you again, Getter Robo," said the pilot of the Gyan. Ryoma recognized the voice.

"Colonel M'Quve!" he said.

"I will not forget what you, Mazinger Z, and the Gundam did to me 7 years ago! The three of you ruined my plans of having you all as part of my collection! But this time, I will not allow you to ruin my plans again! Prepare yourself!" Upon saying that, M'Quve moves his Gyan forward and makes the first attack. Pointing the Gyan's shield on Getter Robo, it then fires a series of missiles. Getter Robo takes evasive action and flies upward to avoid them, but one missile managed to hit Getter 1's left leg. Nonetheless, Getter 1 now makes its attack.

"GETTER BEAM!"

This time, the Gyan completely avoids the Getter Beam as it continues to fly close towards Getter 1. Then, it places its shield on its back and pulls out a Beam Saber. Seeing that the Gyan is too close to hit with another Getter Beam, Ryoma calls forth a weapon that will help him block the Gyan's Beam Saber attack.

"GETTER TOMAHAWK!"

From the Getter 1's shoulder, a tomahawk weapon is released. Getter 1 quickly grabs it and uses it to block the Gyan's Beam Saber. Sparks of light is released as the two weapons clashed at one another. The two robots then break up and the Gyan starts striking aggressively, giving Getter 1 little room to attack as it continues blocking every strike of the Beam Saber. To make things worse, when Getter 1 makes one more block of his tomahawk, the force and the energy of the Gyan's Beam Saber, breaks it.

"Oh no! The tomahawk broke!" Ryoma said.

"Hahaha! Now prepare yourself!" spoke M'Quve as he strikes down Getter 1 with its Beam Saber once more.

The strike was blocked.

"WHAT!?!" surprised M'Quve. "How can this be possible!?!"

Getter 1 managed to block the Beam Saber using the small razor blades released from its arms. Ryoma shouts as he pushes a lever forward allowing Getter 1 to push away the Gyan's Beam Saber. Then, the Getter 1 does a Clothesline on the Gyan, knocking off the MS from its Dodai. Getter 1 then grabs the Gyan and moves it down at maximum speed to slam the MS to the ground, followed by a series of right and left hands on the MS's head. The two robots continued fighting against one another using their bare hands.

Meanwhile, the 3 flying Zakus ignored the battlefield and headed straight for the White Base Kai.

"Captain! Three enemy MS are headed straight for us!" reported Naomi.

"All remaining units, launch and engage the three Zakus!" ordered Lynn. "As soon as they're launched, have the White Base Kai take off and move to safety!"

From the hangar, the Lady Commando, Double Spacer, Drill Spacer, and the TFO are launched and prepares for the arrival of the three Zakus.

"Now how do we deal with them?" asked Hikaru, who pilots the Double Spacer. "Though we outnumber them, most of us are just fighters and support units."

"There's not much we can do but try to hit them before they get close!" Michiru said. "Hopefully, we should be able to get their attention and lure them away from the White Base Kai."

"Hey! Let us handle this!" said Jack as his Texas Mac pulls out a rifle and opens fire at the Zakus. The Zakus, however, dodged the rifle's bullets easily as they split into three directions. The defending group had no other choice but to do the same. Shiro and Michiru began attacking the Zaku on the left. Hikaru and Maria took on the Zaku from the right. Jack and Mary went on against the Zaku in the center.

Just as Hikaru noted, they are at a disadvantage against the Zakus as both she and Maria try hitting the Zaku with their ranged weapons. But the Zaku manages to dodge them all easily and continues to get close to the White Base Kai. As a desperation attempt, Maria tries moving her Drill Spacer ahead of the Zaku, turns around, and attempts to ram it using the Drill Attack. But the Zaku pilot did a clever move to counter it --- he lets his Zaku move its Dodai upwards so the Drill Spacer pierces it. And just before the drills pierce thru the Dodai completely, the Zaku jumps off of the Dodai. Now, within range of its machine gun, the Zaku opens fire at the White Base Kai. As it descends closer, the Zaku ceases fire and throws a Cracker grenade, causing even more damage to the ship. As a final blow, the Zaku pulls out its Heat Hawk and strikes it at the hangar door. Thanks to the weapon's intense heat, it tears thru the hangar door, allowing an opening for the Zaku to enter.

Then, the Zaku was blasted into pieces courtesy of the Hückebein EX's Photon Rifle.

"All right. Get us out of here!" Lynn said to the bridge.

"Roger that, Captain!" replied Naomi.

Michiru and Shiro have done a good job getting the other Zaku's attention, but with their limited use of weapons, it would be difficult for them to take the Zeon MS out. Fortunately, they received some support fire from Captain Mao and the White Base Kai. The Zaku, unable to dodge too much enemy fire, eventually gets hit and is destroyed.

The Texas Mac is now in a melee battle with the last Zaku in the Dodai. While clashing with each other's melee weapons, the Zaku uses the Dodai's thrusters to knock off the Texas Mac. Then, the Zaku sets aside its Heat Hawk and attacks the Texas Mac with its Machine Gun. However, the Texas Mac covers itself with its white, metal cape, and is protected from the Machine Gun bullets. In retaliation, as it puts away the cape, the Texas Mac pulls out a rifle and shoots right at the Zaku's cockpit, causing the Zaku to fall off from its Dodai and crash into the ground. The MS exploded shortly thereafter.

With the aerial threat, now gone, the White Base Kai began moving towards the sea, away from the heat of the battle between the forces of M'Quve and Irmgardt. However, just as they thought they're safe for the moment, Naomi contacts Lynn.

"Captain! I'm picking up strange signals coming from under the sea!"

"Can you identify them, Naomi?" asked Lynn.

"Negative. But whatever they are, they're approaching us --- FAST!"

"Evasive action!"

But it was too late. Out of the waters, 2 pairs of large missiles emerged and hit the side of the White Base Kai, destroying one of the Main Particle Cannons. The explosion caused by the missiles caught the attention of Irmgardt's forces and all ceased attacking M'Quve's group. Four Mechasaurus Birds emerged from the sea and surrounds the White Base Kai, ready to strike at any moment. Then, a submarine emerged along with four new MetalBeasts. The submarine is large, almost as large as the White Base Kai, but it has a face of a demon mounted on top of it. The new MetalBeasts, the Grossam X2, are human-like in appearance, but their distinctive feature is the large metal scissors on top of their heads. Koji recognizes the submarine.

"The Buud! Why I..."

Angered by the situation, Lynn prepares the Photon Rifle when...

"I would not go and attack if I were you."

"Baron Ashler..." grunted Lynn.

"Correct." Replied Ashler's male half as his/her face is visualized from the cockpit of her Hückebein EX. "And you must be Captain Lynn Mao of Mao Industries."

"It is useless for you to resist us, Captain Mao!" said Ashler's female half. "Do so, and I will have my MetalBeasts and MechaSaurs destroy your ship!"

"WHY YOU TWO-FACED CREEP!" Koji shouts as he attempts to rush towards the Buud, but is stopped by Grendizer.

"Stop it, Koji-kun!" said Duke. "We can't allow the White Base Kai to be destroyed!"

"Damn!" Koji grunted and stayed alongside Grendizer.

Meanwhile, the remaining troops of M'Quve have regrouped and pointed their weapons at Irmgardt and the others as the damaged Zanzibar slowly moves towards the Buud. When the Zeon ship is now overhead, Zeon and Iron Mask soldiers cooperated with one another in exchange of various cargos. During this progress, the battle remained a standstill.

"Colonel M'Quve! The transfer of cargo is complete!" said Baron Ashler. "Please return to your ship and withdraw from the battle!"

"Very well. All units, withdraw!" ordered M'Quve. However, he wasn't happy on withdrawing as he wishes to settle the score against Getter Robo and Mazinger Z. As his Gyan now makes its way into the ship, he looks at his enemies and gives them a warning.

"Getter Robo! Mazinger Z! We will halt this battle for now, but when I return, I swear to you, I will get what I want!" And with that, the Gyan finally enters the ship and the Zanzibar slowly leaves the battlefield.

"Ok, Baron Ashler, we did what we're told." Ryoga calls out. "Now let our ship go!"

"Fool!" he/she laughs. "Do you honestly think we will leave your ship alone like that!?!" He/she then waves his/her staff. "Destroy the White Base Kai!"

But just as the 4 MetalBeasts begin to jettison themselves to their target, the White Base Kai suddenly launched a series of missiles aiming at the surrounding enemy. The MetalBeasts and the MechaSaurs successfully dodged the missiles, but they were unprepared for the blinding light the missiles emit when they detonate.

"WHAT? WHAT'S GOING ON?" Ashler shouted as the flashing light blinds him/her.

"Now everyone! CHARGE!" Irmgardt commands as he activates his Gespenst's boosters and charges towards one of the MetalBeasts. Daiken, Koji, and Ryoga quickly follow suit. Both Gespensts pulled out their Plasma Cutters and pierce thru the chests of the two MetalBeasts. Koji and Ryoga rushed in and executed a Dashing Punch on the other two. Koji then wastes no time as he uses the Rust Hurricane on the X2 at full blast, causing its metal body to rust, then finishes it off with a Photo-Atomic Beam. Ryoga continues landing a series of punches and kicks on the last X2 but the MetalBeast retaliated by tackling the Grungust Nishiki using its scissors. The Grungust quickly grabs the scissors before they could even tough its torso, but the X2 now lifts up both legs and uses the boosters on its feet to push through. Ryoga counters this by holding the scissors and falling the Grungust's body backwards to the ground. Then, using the weight and force of the X2, the Grungust throws the MetalBeast using both hands and feet overhead in the MetalBeast's direction, causing the robot to flip as it falls forward and slams into the ground. Then, Koji assists by finishing the X2 with another Photo-Atomic Beam. In the air, the MechaSaurus Birds are outnumbered by all the aerial units of the White Base Kai and are taken out before they could even react. Baron Ashler opens his/her eyes and is shocked to see that all of his/her forces were destroyed.

"I...I...I cannot believe it!" said Ashler's male half. "How did you...?"

"The game is over, Baron Ashler!" Koji taunts. "You're next!"

"Curse you!" replied Ashler's female half. "Quickly! Submerge and retreat!"

"You're not going to get away, Baron Ashler! BREAST FIRE!"

But it was too late. The Buud has submerged into the sea. Mazinger Z's Breast Fire is ineffective in the water.

"Damn! The creep got away!"

"White Base Kai! Are you all right?" asked Irmgardt."

"This is Captain Mao!" Lynn replies. "The ship has suffered heavy damage, but our engines are still intact. We can return back to the Far East Base and make repairs there. All units, return to base."

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Part 5

"What's that? Exchange of cargo?" asked Commander Oka.

"Yes sir." Replied Lynn. "We have no idea what kind of cargo they are exchanging because of our situation, but we assume those cargos contain parts and documents of each other's technologies."

"If that is true," commented Irmgardt. "...then the Zeons are forming an alliance with Dr. Hell."

"That could mean big trouble if that's the case," said Daiken. "If they truly share each other's technologies, they could make even more powerful versions of their mechs, making them much harder to defeat in battle."

"I don't understand, Commander," asked Musashi. "Why would the Zeons form an alliance with Dr. Hell? Isn't he one of the factors that led to the Zeons losing their territories?"

"During the course of seven years after the One-Year War, the Zeons have been divided into several factions." The Commander explains. "Aside from the Principality, there's the Neo-Zeon, the Crossbone Vanguard, and the Zanscare Empire. Though all four of these are from Zeon, they all have different agendas up to the point of not having good terms with each other. Because of the division, Zeon's economic and military power is weakened. It's possible the Principality's alliance with Dr. Hell is made as a move to restore their military strength and to compete with the other factions. Neverthelss, the existance of these anti-Federation factions is the basis for the Titans and the Oz forces to be founded."

"Speaking of the Titans, what did they say about the Zeons entering Earth?" asked Hayato.

"According to one of their senior officers, the Titans have responded to the entry attempt of the Zeons and began intercepting them. However, they failed to do so because of the interference of the AEUG."

"AEUG?" Koji asks.

"Anti-Earth Union Group. Reports from the Titans say they're a rebellious group set on bringing down the Federation because of their 'inhumane treatment' of the Spacenoids. The AEUG is said to be under the leadership of former Federation General Brex Fora. For now, the AEUG is just a small force. But I have received a report saying that they have managed to capture the Gundam Mk II at the Gryps 2 colony."

"Gundam Mk II!?!" gasped Lynn.

"Yes. One of the new Gundam models that was undergoing testing at Gryps 2. Reports say that 3 Mobile Suits from the AEUG entered Gryps 2 and seized one of the three Mk IIs stationed there. The event caused major property damage and there are unconfirmed reports of civilian casualties."

"Wait a minute. You say the Titans are testing the Mk IIs at Gryps 2?" said Ryoma. "Isn't Gryps 2 a CIVILIAN colony? Why didn't they test them at Gryps 1?"

"I was wondering about that myself. The Titans have their own military base in Gryps 1 and they should have tested the Gundams there."

Everyone then remained quiet, puzzled at the situation that has now transpired.

"In any case, all of you have done a fine job of intercepting them and getting as much information about the enemy as possible. All of you get yourselves some rest. We will begin the necessary preparations as we discussed earlier. However, the testing the Grungust Type-2 will resume tomorrow."

"Understood, sir," replied Lynn.

"Very well. You are dismissed."

Outside of the Far East Base, repairs for the White Base Kai are underway. Inside the ship, life continues for its crew as Yoshiko and the others headed to the Mess Hall for dinner. However, the crew did not expect a surprise waiting for them. When they entered the room, they were shocked at what they see. Behind the self-service food corner, Mika looked at the crew with a smile on his face.

"Welcome!" Mika greeted.

"Mika?" asked Naomi. "What's the meaning of..." before she could finish her sentence, she noticed that in front of Mika lies a variety of foods to eat. And the smell of them mesmerized her and the others as they slowly approached the food corner. Yoshiko was the first to take her order.

"Hello! May I take your order?" Mika asked.

"Wow...look at all the food here..." Yoshiko replied.

"Yes! We have Spaghetti with Meatballs and Mushrooms, Stir-fried Beef Strips in Oyster Sauce and Vegetables, Marinated Chicken and Potatoes, German Potato Salad, Shrimp Pilaf, and we even have Brownies for dessert!"

"Did you do all this, Mika-chan?"

"Partially. Sayaka-san helped me set up all these."

Then suddenly, Sayaka comes out of the kitchen and is surprised to see the crew.

"Oh! Hello, everyone!"

"S...Sayaka-san!" Koji gasped.

"Hi...Koji-kun!" Sayaka greeted.

"WOW! Sayaka-chan did all these?" Boss said in excitement. "Hurry up, people! I'm dying to try out her food!"

"Er...sorry, Boss. But I only helped in preparing them. All of this was Ryo-kun's idea."

"Ryo?" asked Naomi. Then Ryo finally comes out in the kitchen and smiled at the crew.

"Hello, everyone." He greeted.

"Ryo? Did you do all these?"

"That's correct, though I wouldn't prepare all these dishes on time without help from Sayaka-san and Mika-chan."

"WOW! How to cook, Ryo knows!" commented Sung.

"But how did you managed to purchase all these by yourself?"

"Oh, that! Easy! Remember the can I won? Well, Mika and I went to a grocery store so I can try my luck there and I won 100,000 Yen. So, I used up the money to buy some food supplies and other stuff needed here."

"100,000 YEN!?!" everyone gasped.

"That's right! Well, we don't want our food to get cold now, do we? So what will you have?"

A few hours later, Ryoga now rests on the sofa inside Naomi's room. Naomi is still awake, so she reads a novel to pass the time.

"Naomi-san. I'll be resting now." Ryoga said.

"Very well. Sleep tight." Naomi replied. "Oh, and thanks for the dinner you've made. It was delicious."

Ryoga smiled at her upon hearing that, then looks up at the ceiling and closed his eyes. As he sleeps, Ryoga now dreams. But what he dreams is an unusual one. Ryoga could see the Grungust Nishiki standing in open ground. From a distance, he could see a large battleship, which he has never seen before. And from out of that very ship, came a black robot that holds what appears to be a Scythe as a weapon. What surprised Ryoga is the design of the robot's face.

It was that of a Gundam.

The Gundam glared with its glowing eyes and swiftly, strikes the Beam Scythe on the Grungust's cockpit. Immediately Ryoga opened his eyes and returns to reality, sitting up and panting. The time on his watch says that it's 2 am. Naomi is asleep.

"What was that all about?" he thought. "Could this mean that I might be facing a robot like that in the future?" He then recalls his battle with the Dom earlier. Then he remembers also the dream of him meeting the Grungust for the first time back in Hokkaido, and the coming of Count Brocken's forces at the Photo-Atomic Research Institute. Ryoga then comes up with a theory:

"Do I...have the ability...to see the future? It can't be! I never had dreams that foretold me the events that will happen before until I dreamt about the Grun..."

He halted as something came into his mind.

"Could it be? Impossible! There's simply no logic put into it! I don't believe that's how I get these 'dreams'!"

Ryoga then closes his eyes and tries to return to sleep.

"But..." he thought again. "There's a lot of mystery revolving around it. If I get to learn more, it might answer my questions. I'll have to wait and see first if I really get to face that 'Gundam'..."

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Epilogue

"Please! Please forgive me, Dr. Hell!" Baron Ashler pleaded as he/she falls on bended knees, head bowed in shame. "I did not expect the enemy to respond and take down our forces so quickly!"

"EXCUSES, EXCUSES!" Dr. Hell shouts back as he gets up from his throne. "I'm tired of hearing of your excuses! You lost another group of my MetalBeasts because of your incompetence! You ought to be punished for this right now!"

"NO, PLEASE, DR. HELL!" Ashler's female half cried.

"However…" Dr. Hell replied in a more, softer tone. "You have succeeded in the exchange of cargo nonetheless. Therefore, your apology is accepted."

"Oh, thank you, Dr. Hell!" Ashler said in glee as he/she bows repeatedly.

"Count Brocken!" Dr. Hell called forth as a large screen is then displayed.

"Yes, Dr. Hell" Count Brocken responds.

"How is the progress over there?"

"It is beyond what we expect, my lord! With our combined knowledge and manpower, our forces will be battle ready in just a few days!"

"Excellent. Inform me once you have reached completion. We will then begin the second phase of our plan just as we discussed with the Zeons."

"As you command, Dr. Hell." The transmission then ends.

"Baron Ashler!"

"Yes, my lord!" Ashler then stands up.

"You are to depart immediately towards these coordinates as I will show you." The screen then shows a map and directions to Ashler's destination. "Meet with the Zeons there and begin training the new 'recruits'. Once they are ready, we will begin our next move."

"As you wish, Dr. Hell" Ashler's female half said.

"I promise to bring good news this time," mentioned Ashler's male half, and then leaves.

Dr. Hell then slowly takes a seat back at this throne and looks up at the sculptures from the ceiling. He thinks deeply on the progress that is going on based on the plans he and Kycillia have made. Seeing that all goes well, he gains confidence as he shouts out into the empty room.

"Koji Kabuto and Mazinger Z! Soon, you and your friends shall fall by my hands! And then, no one, not even the Zeons, shall prevent me from ruling the world!!!"

End of Chapter 5