Disclaimer: I do not own Medabots or any related names and brand,I am writting this fic out of fun and I'm not making any profit from it and I'm poor,please don't sue me! My friend Palladin created the female Space Medafighter X and certain related concepts.

Third Challenge,part 14

by:HellRavenmon





"USE THE MEDAFORCE!" Ordered Ikki and Gwen at the same time.

"MEDAFORCE!!!!!" Shouted Metabee and Gallahaste, shooting a powerful beam out of their hands.

The two cut through the air at super sonic speed, sending powerful gust of winds throughout the field. Erika, Brass, Alexia, Diama and Rokusho felt crushed by the sudden raise of power, like a giant wave of high pressure swept over the battlefield, as the two blasts collided in mid-air. There was a large flash and then when the light died down everybody saw the large ball of energy hanging right in betweem the two Medabot, still locked in the position they were when they show the attacks. If Medabots could sweat they probably would be right now, Metabee and Gallahaste seamed to strain to will the blast toward his opponent.

"This could get dangerous... such wild flow of Antvara... we can't let them go on for too long!" Pointed out Diama.

"Antvawhat? What's goin' on here dude?" Asked Rintaro, looking around for answer, not noticing Alexia sneaking behind him and Kantaroth.

"Sorry kids, clubs members only." She said, before knocking both boy and Medabot at the same time with a solid blow to the head.

Erika looked at her with inquiring eyes as Kantaroth's medal poped out. "Hey, the knowledge of Ishkaras is heavy burden to carry, it's better if he's kept in the dark." Explained the other girl, shrugging.

"Don't worry... you have a Mage on your side. I know exactly what to do... "Declared Rokusho, taking a few steps forward as he opened his cape. " WARDSAR OSHANAE!" He called.

Around the two Medabots and Medafighter a large dome of white mist-like substance appeared, it like a semi-translucent energy bubble. Rokusho started to groan, he too was put under a strain.

"What is he doing?" Asked Erika.

"He's preventing the flow of Antvara to escape this field as it could cause massive damage if not controlled. It's his Starshine Barrier. Be sure not to distract him or he might loose containement." Explained Diama, before putting her hand on her boyfriend's shoulder. "And I'll help by lending him some of my energy."

Erika turned to the dome, where Ikki and Gwen seamed to mimic the trance of their Medabots "Be careful in there Ikki..." She whispered.

Inside the barrier, both Medabots were locked in their position. Ikki and Gwen were silent, staring into the crackling ball of energy blocking their view.

"Ikki...at this rate...I'll run out of energy soon... I think... it's gonna be all over in 5 minutes." Said Metabee, strain showing in his voice.

"You haven't recovered from the fight against the Rubberobos yet! "Realised the Medafighter.

On the other side, Gallahaste had trouble of his own "Lady Gwen... Lord Metabee's will is strong... I am afraid I will be overun by his raw power soon... unless he runs out of energy before I do."

Neither Medafighter knew what to do, they had promised each other to fight at their best, to never give up, but they didn't know what to do. They could always let the clash run its course, but there was no way to know what could happen, they had to find a way to give their Medabot an edge, otherwise they wouldn't be true Medafighter.

Ikki was the first to find the solution. "METABEE! We've done it before, I have an awaken Antvara as well, let me lend you MY power!" Called the boy.

"I...can't... summon it... I need...my concentration... YOU will have to send it to me! You can do it Ikki! Just reach out to me with your Antvara! It's easy!" Replied the Medabot.

Ikki nodded, he had to try. He extended his right hand toward Metabee and remembered the river of power escaping from him when he lended energy to his Medabot. He visualized it, remembered how it felt. He closed his eyes and concentrate on his Antvara, that weird feeling he had grown accostumed to in the past weeks, the energy that was resonating with the ball of power shining in front of him. If he had opened his eyes he could have seen that his body was glowing. He was glowing with a reddish golden glow. He felt it run all around him, and concentrating Ikki started to move that energy... he was doing it, he was reaching out to Metabee!

"IT'S WORKING IKKI! IT'S WORKING!" Shouted Metabee.

Metabee felt the power flow from Ikki, into him and then he sent it bursting out of his hands into the huge ball of conflicting energy.

But Gallahaste knew what was going on and had asked his Medafighter to do the same "Lady Gwen! A new Antvara is opposing mine! Lord Ikki managed to infuse Lord Metabee with his own energy...It is small compared to my own, but it is enough to tip the balance in their favor. You have to succeed in doing the same before I am overwhelemed by their combined might!"

"I'm sorry Ikki, but I want to win as much as you! ANTVARA TRANSFERT!" Called Gwen, letting Ikki know they were now part of the battle as much as their Medabot.

She too had been concentrating on the process and at that point her body erupted with ablueish silvery glow as her own energy flowed into her Medabot. Both kids felt some kind of pressure built against them, it was as if they were right into the middle of the energy ball. Ikki could feel Metabee by his side and it was like they were forcing to push a huge stone block against Gwen and Gallahaste who were doing the same.

All four started to scream, channeling all the power they could muster into the effort. They were screaming at the top of their lung...or at the maximum power of their speaker for the Medabot's case. Suddenly... someone took the advantage. Ikki and Metabee's will became too much for Gwen and Gallahaste. They were both giving all they had, and Ikki and Metabee had more than the others.

"THIS IS OVER! MEDAFORCE!!!!!" Shouted Metabee.

In a large flash the ball of energy was unleashed, flying toward Gallahaste. There was a large explosion and a blinding light inside the dome. It seamed to last for an eternity for everybody outside, finally Rokusho dropped to his knee as the light died down and his Starshine Barrier vanished.

The ground at the center was charred, it was all blackened and what little grass had grown had been reduced to cinder. All four were down, both Medabots and Medafighters, but Gallahaste was the worse off, his parts were all blacked and he was covered by dents and a few holes through wich wires were showing. Slowly, groaning with the effort, Metabee rose to his knees, his damaged arm hanging at his side.

"FUNCTIONNED CEASED! THE WINNER IS METABEE!" Shouted Mr. Referee.

"IKKI!!!" Gasped Erika, running to her friend, scared beyond her wits.
Alexia rushed to Gwen's side while Diama took care of Rokusho. Brass went to Metabee's side and helped him get back to his feet, supporting him on her shoulder.

"Don't worry..." Started Metabee as the girl reached the downed boy. "He was only knocked down by the blow of the explosion."

Ikki slowly opened his eyes, he smile as he saw an angel leaning over him.

"Ikki! Are you allright?" Asked Erika.

"Oh...it's only you Erika... yeah I'm allright but can you answer the phone? That ringing is annoying." Groaned the boy.

Erika wasn't all that happy tough "WHAT DO YOU MEAN 'ONLY' ME?" She asked Infuriated.

"No...Nothing! I just tought I was having a vision!" Explained the weakened boy, slowly getting up, holding his head.

Over the other side Alexia was helping Gwen up, she too had been knocked out by the explosion or energy and was still a bit dizzy.

"You allright?" She asked.

"Yeah...Gallahaste looks pretty banged up tough..." answered Gwen, letting go of the other girl's hand and kneeling beside her Medabot.

She turned his damaged body onto its belly, the Medal hatch automatically opened and the precious Ishkara popped out. Gwen quickly grabbed it and safely tucked it in her Medawatch.

"How are you feeling Gallahaste?" Asked the girl into her Medawatch.

"A tad drained m'lady. I would feel much better in an actual body, but I suppose it will take a fair ammount of time before I am in fighting condition again."Answered the Knight's voice from within the Medawatch.

Ikki had finished applying Regen-Pads onto Metabee and slowly walked over Gwen. "Don't worry, his tin-pet doesn't seam too damaged, I'll help you repair Gallahaste if you want." He proposed.

"Thank you Ikki... You did great, it was an awesome Robattle." Replied Gwen.

Ikki smiled. "Yeah... you too, it was great."

The two friend shook hands, smiling happily. One had lost, one had won, but neither felt bad, they both felt that they did their best and there was no animity left, even Gallahaste who had his body incredibly damaged did not held any grudge against Metabee.

This nice moment was sadly interrupted by the loud engine of an overpassing helicopter. It was a large double rotor black chopper and had it passed above the group it seamed to slow down. It made a large circle high in the air, as if checking out the landscape. It slowed down to a stop as it started to descend, blocking the exit to the terrain unless the kids would cross the railroad track.

"Who are these guys?" Asked Ikki over the sound of the wailing wind.

Erika took a step back"I don't know...what do they want?"

The black helicopter's windows were tainted black. It finally hit the ground and it's rotor quickly slowed to a halt. When the sound died down the door slide opened. Two round object shined in the darkness of the chopper. A figure steped out of the dark and into the day of the light, stepping down the few stairs. Everybody was surprised to realise who it was...

"SEASLUG!" Gasped Ikki.

"WHAT ARE YOU DOIN' HERE YOU FRIGGIN RUBBER LOSER?" Asked Metabee, steam blowing out of his headpart.

"I've come to show you kids my new toy! And steal ALL your Medals!" Chuckled the man, pulling out a device from his pocket.

It looked like a big Medawatch without a strap and with an antenna sticking out of the top. Ikki recognized the device, he had seen such thing at the Medabots corporation, it was a prototype's control unit, used instead of a Medawatch by engineers to test new Medabots, it allowed a greater level of control and gave out more detailed data than a normal Medawatch. Seaslug pressed a button.

Two red eyes lite up in the dark chopper, and a Medabot started to step forward, it's shadow slowly appearing clearer and clearer. Rokusho recognized the model, there was no mistake... the Rubberobo had dared and they would pay for that...

"They stole Hokuto!" Said Rokusho.

To Be Continued...

Are the Rubberobos really planning a fair fight? What kind of power possess the KWG Mark 2 Prototype? Will Rokusho try to stop the Medabot he inspired and free him from the clutches of evil? Don't miss the next chapter of Third Challenge!