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.

Mad-man: Well I don't think an axe is very dwarfish, at least not the stereotypical weapon, dwarf usually wields hammers.

Shadow Knight: Yes, I wanted to reply to Kalvin's comment and I tought it wouldn't be fair to just reply to ONE person, so I said to myself 'why not' and now I'm doing like everybody else, it's a good way to communicate with your readers. Luckily I don't have many reviews to reply to.

Phantom Kensai: Well Adam can really annoy someone, including Victor :p and like Medafighter like Medabot... Brass and Warbandit? How silly, altough it's not to say that couple wouldn't have a chance if they could have more time together, but with just one meeting it sounds unlikely. Yes, 'Uh oh' is a good way to put it. You'll see... you'll see.

Third Challenge,part 22

by:HellRavenmon





Dr. Aki was standing in the darknened corridor of the private hospital, through the large window he could see Space Medafighter X sleeping soundly. She had woken up earlier that day and spoke briefly with the doctor, her Medabots and Karin but the energy she needed to recover was too great and she fell asleep after eating a light meal. The next day would be the great operation, where the cloned organs would be implated into her. In the corner of the room Seagaru, Syren and Spiritus were asleep, piled up like stuffed animal in a kid's room. Light foot steps echoed across the empty hallway, it was Karin,in her Shadow Rose K outfit, accompanied by Neutranurse as RedRogue.

"Hi uncle Aki... you wanted to see me?" Asked the girl.

"Hello doctor." Greeted RedRogue.

"Yes... I learned that tomorow will be X's operation, I tought you might be happy to learn that..."He started "I also wanted to know if you were ready for the tournament." He inquired.

"Don't worry about that Uncle." Answered Karin. smiling.

"I won't... I know what your family's secrets pack quite a punch, but try to be subtle..." The good doctor suddenly made a pause, he was about to speak when another series of footstep was heard, this time there was two Medabots: Diama and Rokusho.

"Hello Doctor... and you must be Shadow Rose K." Greeted the KWG.

"Hello..." Said Diama, before she noticed the injured X "Oh my! Miss Space Medafighter X is in bad shape! Why didn't you contact us sooner? Rokusho could have use Meradion's healing abilities to help her recover!"

"I tought about it, but I figured it wouldn't be very useful. First of all X is a Shadow Sword Master, and there is no telling if your healing abilities will work on her at all, considering they are Antvara based, and second of all, she wasn't just simply injured, she had badly damaged organs, I doubt even you could heal that kind of injury. Tomorow she should received organs cloned from her own, so don't worry, she's in no mortal danger." Explained Dr. Aki.

"Very well... I suppose you summoned me here to ask me to speed up Space Madafighter X's recovery?" Proposed Rokusho.

"I actually hadn't tought of that... yes that's a good idea.... but I also wanted to talk to you about disturbing news, news I don't want the rest of the little gang to know about, since they are already over excited by the coming Tournament. Last night an unknown individual broke into the Metropolitain Police Central's Evidence Room and stole five medal that were confiscated to the Rubberobo Gang after the massive arrest during the Basilicus incident." Replied the doctor.

"Five Medals... you don't mean..." Started Rokusho, recalling the dramatic events that almost cost him his freedom.

The Doctor nodded gravely "Yes... them... but the most disturbing fact was WHO stole those Medal... the shape that was briefly captured on camera reminds me of ... a red ninja."

RedRogue gasped "Kinlyu...What is he up to? He always told me stealing was below him... at least to make money, I can't count the number of time he ate for free..."

"Those are unsettling news..." Commented Rokusho.

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It was the next day after the events of the airport, Ikki, Erika and their Medabots were hanging in front of the 24 Hour Hop Mart, both kids were sipping soft drink, leaning against the wall. Henry then came out of the store, stretching his arms to the sky, there was no customers for the moment so he decided to go enjoy the sun.

"Hi kids... waiting for someone?" Inquired the clerk.

"Team Canada." Simply answered Ikki, "Sophie know this place... remember you met her after the whole Basilicus crisis."

Henry nodded "I see... Where's that butler bot you told me about?"

" He said something about the limo having mechanical trouble... I think someone damage the suspension, jumping up and down in it... It should be repaired for tomorow." Explained Ikki, glaring at his Medabot.

"Hey Henry!" Suddenly started Metabee, ignoring Ikki's silent complains "What can you tell us about the tournament? How does it work with the teams and all?" He asked.

Henry scratched ther back of his head pensively."Well... you see, the tournament's exact structure changes almost everytime... when I was in it I was the sole representative of Japan, but I had to control three Medabots! I borrowed them from a friend and from Dr. Aki, each country had 1 Medafighter and 3 Medabots. Then the next tournament it was a Team VS Team tournament, always 3 Medafighter and 3 Medabot. This year they seam to have kept the teams of three... but who knows what will happen." He explained.

"You... you were the best Medafighter of Japan?!?" Asked Erika, incredulous.

Henry sweatdropped "Yes...I think so... but back then Medabots weren't as common, it was mostly in big cities and usually kids who had them, so it's not that big of a deal."

"Dude! I need to ask ArcBeetle to tell me about his Robattles!" Declared Metabee.

Brass was about to add something when she noticed something "Hey... isn't that dust cloud racing toward us Rintaro?" She asked, pointing to the end of the street.

And it was Rintaro. It only took the Hyper Kid a few seconds to reach the front of the Hop Mart. He skidded to an halt and almost fell down face first but manage to hol himself. He was out of breath and had to take a break before speaking, in the meantime Kantaroth ran in, stopping next to his Medafighter, catching his breath as well, to cool his systems down.

Finally Rintaro could now speak "DUDE! I knew you were gonna be here dude! What are you doin' hanging out here dude? DUDE! You got to like ...train for the tournament dude! Ya don't wanna get beaten by some dude, right dude? DUUUUDE! Think of the tournament dude!" He said at a inhuman speed.

So fast he started panting again.

"Calm down dude." Slowly said Kantaroth, patting his Medafighter's back.

"Yeah... when you're as good as Metabee and me you don't NEED training." Bragged Ikki, a proud smile on his face.

"That's right!" Agreed Metabee.

"Yeah right." Simply added Erika.

"Erika and Rintaro are right Ikki, you shouldn't be too overconfident and you should at least have one or two practice Robattles before the tournament begins... and not with the Screws, try to get some REAL challenge." Replied Henry.

"I'll look into it." Answered the boy.

"HEY GUYS!" Called Martin, who just turned the corner alongside Sophie, Adam and there Medabots.

"Hiya!" Replied Ikki, waving back.

"Dude! Who are these dudes and dudette?" Asked Rintaro.

"Who's Hyper Kid?" Asked Sophie, obviously not enjoying the perspective of having to stay in the direct vicinity of that kid.

"Sophie, Martin, Adam, this is Rintaro, Rintaro, meet Martin, Sophie and Adam, Team Canada for the tournament." Explained Ikki.

"DUDE! What are ya doin' hangin' out with the enemy dude! You crazy or what dude?!" Replied... well I'm sure it's pretty clear who said that.

Ikki shook his head "You really don't get it Rintaro, these guys are my friends, they are my competition yes, but not my enemies."

Henry stepped forward and extended an hand "Nice to meet you, I'm Henry!"

Martin and Sophie shook his hand but Adam stood there, frozen eyes wide open. "Is something wrong?" Asked the clerk, nervous at the other adult's reaction.

"OH MY GOD!! IT'S YOU! It'S REALLY IS YOU! You're him aren't ya? The Phantom Medafighter! Henry Agata!" Suddenly declared the Canadian team captain, pointing toward Henry.

"IT IS!" Added Ravenhawk.

Adam suddenly rushed to a very embarassed Henry, shaking vigorously the clerk's hand, sparkles in his eyes. "It's your stunning performance at the World Robattle Championship eight years ago that got me into Medabots! You were the BEST! It's really a shame technical problem stopped the broadcast of the final match... can I get your autograph?"

Ikki and Erika knew of Henry's past as the Phantom Medafighter, and they could understand why he wouldn't want it known by everybody. Martin and Sophie were too young to remember anything from 8 years ago and they weren't really impressed... Rintaro...

"NO WAY DUDE! YOU'RE HENRY AGATA? DUDE! YOU ROCK DUDE! YOU'RE MY HERO DUDE! Your the one that inspired me to get a KBT type DUDE!" Rintaro was getting sparkles of admiration as well. "I want an autograph too dude!"

"Wait in line kid I get it first!" Replied Adam.

"NO WAY DUDE! I knew that dude before you dude!" Complained Rintaro.

Adam bent down to be face to face with the short Rintaro "Kids should let adults in peace!"

Rintaro growled "DUDE! Don't you know the old call "Women and Kids first" dude?"

"I'm getting that autograph first!" Insisted Adam.

"UH...guys...?" Tried to plead Henry, but the two were lock in a ridiculous series of 'no me!' and 'no me dude!".

Sophie shook her head, she knew only one way to decide it, and it would certainly be quick, wich would be the best way out.

"ALLRIGHT! BREAK IT UP YOU TWO!" She suddenly called "I got an idea! Settle who goes first by a Robattle!"

The older girl was suddenly pulled back roughly by Martin who took her aside, he was whispering but it was clear he wanted to shout "What are you? Crazy? If that kid faces Adam he'll get pummeled!"

"Exactly. And we'll be out of this stupid situaton in 5 seconds." Replied the girl, whispering as well.

"THEN IT'S AGREED!" Shouted Mr. Referee, startling the Canadians as he jumped down from the roof of the Hop Mart.

"WAH! Who's that?" Asked Snomotor, taking a step back out of surprise.

"The Referee." Answered Brass, readying her camera, just like Erika, to take picture.

"On the behalf of the World Medabot Federation, I officially declare this a Submission Robattle and I, Mr. Referee, will act as Referee! The rules are simple, the first MEdabot to stop the other from functioning wins! Medafighter ready?" He called.

"Here we go again." Sighed Henry, it seams to happen too often that a robattle breaks out in front of the store, and this time it was a RIDICULOUS reason!

Both Medafighters and both Medabots were ready, two on each side, Ikki and Erika beside Henry by the side and Sophie and Martin behind Adam. Ravenhawk looked calm, he wasn't in any battle ready position, his arms hanging by his side like it was casual friday or something, Kantaroth looked more tensed.

"YOU BET!"

"YOU BET DUDE!"

"MEDABOTS... ROOOOBATTLE!"

It all hapenned very fast. Kantaroth raised his blaster to shoot, but in a blur his opponent was gone, before his Medafighter could issue a single command, Ravenhawk reappeared in front of the KBT mark 3 and WHAM! The TTM's hammer fist his Kantaroth straight on the chest like a piledriver. The two appeared frozen for a second or two before Ravenhawk retracted his fist... then Kantaroth fell down, still stuck in the same position, arm ready to shoot, but his eyes were dark, showing he would not shoot for now.

"Function ceased! The winner is Ravenhawk!" Declared Mr. Referee.

Ikki,Metabee, Erika, Brass, Henry and Rintaro were just speechless. The guy had flattened Kantaroth in one hit, without breaking a sweat, before the KBT could even shoot a single shot, in fact Rintaro hadn't even ordered a thing.. neither did Adam for that matter. Sure Metabee had beaten Kantaroth when they met, but even there, the KBT mark 3 had managed to last a few minutes, but this time he was totally overwhelemed by the might and the speed of Ravenhawk! Henry barely looked at what he was doing as he signed Adam an autograph, the movement being mechanical, he couldn't take his eyes off Kantaroth, who had a huge dent in his chest.

"It's the last time I underestimate that guy." Said Ikki, to no one in particular.

To Be Continued...

What is Kinlyu up to? What are those five Medals? What will be the outcome of the World Robattle Championship? Who will emerge victorious of this true Clash of the Meda-Titans (AN: Hmm... nice title for a future chapter)? What is the extend of Ravenhawk's true power? Don't miss the next chapter of Third Challenge!