Today is the day for the battle against Nikki. Van and Irvine were in the hangar checking out their Zoids. Moonbay was quiet the whole morning. Fiona tried to cheer her up but it was no use. Suddenly Colonel Schubaltz walked into the hangar. "We received a E-mail from Nikki. She wants us to meet her at the Canyon Of Sorrow this afternoon. Where is the Canyon Of Sorrow? We never heard of it before. She did not give us the directions. I think she wants to play games with us. I better go and find out where the place is", said Colonel Schubaltz. "WAIT! I know where that place is. It was the place where I first met Nikki", said Irvine. "Then we better move out", said Van.
As the Imperial Zoids move out, Van and the others plan their move. "Fiona, you will go there in Moonbay's Gustav. Irvine and I will lead the pack. Any questions", said Van. Everyone shake his or her head. "Fiona, I want you to put on this tracking device. If we lose this battle we can rescue you", said Van. "OK. Be careful Van", said a worried Fiona. Both of them hugged each other.
"Moonbay", shouted Irvine. Moonbay turned around. "I want you to be careful", said Irvine then he ran off to his Saix. Moonbay smiled. "Fiona, let's go", shouted Moonbay. "Looks like the old Moonbay is back", said Fiona to Van. Fiona ran to the Gustav. "Come on Zeke", shouted Van. He jumped into the Liger's cockpit and Zeke fused with the Liger. The Saix and the Liger ran to the front of the pack. The Gustav followed behind.
Nikki was already at the Canyon Of Sorrow. Sunstar roared. "I know. Don't worry they will be here soon. Then you can play. Just wait a little longer", said Nikki. Suddenly Nikki felt a familiar presence. "Irvine", thought Nikki. She turned her head and saw the Imperial army. "It's time, Sunstar", said Nikki.
"There is the Saberfang", said Van. The Zoids got ready to battle. Suddenly Irvine jumped out of his Saix. "IRVINE, WHAT ARE YOU DOING", shouted Van. Irvine walked nearer to the Saberfang.
"Irvine", said Nikki. She was shocked to see him. She also got out of her Zoid. The two of them just stared at each other.
"It is nice to see you again, Irvine. But right now I am your enemy", said Nikki. "Why are you doing this", asked Irvine. "I was left with no choice." "Everyone has a choice." "But not me." Nikki got back into her Zoid. She shot at all of the Imperial Zoids. The battlefield was left with just the Gustav, the Liger and the Saix. Irvine got back into his Zoid. "I got to stop her", thought Irvine.
Moonbay was worried when Irvine got out of his Saix. She calmed down when Irvine returned to his Zoid. "Be careful Irvine", thought Moonbay.
(Will Irvine stop Nikki in time? Will his feelings get in the way? Find out in the next Chapter. See you on the battlefield!)