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. Kinlyu Fuuma and his moves are my own creations.
AN: Not much to say..I'm sorry it took a long time again. Now on to review replies:
Mad-man: Don't you know I'm know for my many plot twist? XD It's mostly due to the fact that I'm improvising 90% of the time.
Phantom Kansai: Yeah three, I wanted something impressive for a fight the readers would feel about. I wanted it to be of EPIC proportion! What do you mean by angle? I know I got bad grammar, bad spelling and bad syntax. Thanks for the tip tough. Sorry about the 'Let's fight' thing then.
RusVal: Sorry Rus, I AM Canadian XD, beside Team Canada was already established as friend of Ikki and gang, I couldn't have them loose now could I? I just picked Team USA as opponent for the dramatics. I picked up the review replying thing since it seamed popular and made people happy. Authors thrive to make their reader happy. Thanks Jazz ^^, that was the goal with this fight. EXCITEMENT with a capital 'X'. And Bash will make another appearance later, I wasn't planning to(since I consider him a minor character) but since you liked him I don't see no reason why not.
Shadow Knight: No problem... I don't update that often either. Thanks. Well I have no real explanation for the freezing thing, I just tought it would be cool (ice, cool, get it? Ravenhawk: NOT FUNNY!), but if you want an 'official' explanation it's because Harwing concentrated the energy of the Medaforce through her Cryo Blaster, increasing their ability t the point they would freeze the humidity present in the air. It'll be showed in the next match why the air is so humid in the Medadome.
AnT: I feel honored you need my fic to continue...Wow! I know a lot of characters aren't in it... I'm 2 episodes away from having watching it all and in retrospect it wasn't half-bad. I probably won't continue my 'Warlord' saga but I'm planning on having the third season re-created in Blood Medal instead! I like Ginkai and Nae too, they're cool. I wouldn't take Mr.Referee out, nor Rokusho... maybe take Karin and Koji of the 'main character' list just to cut down on the number of characters, but they would still make appearances a few time and be mentionned.
"TO CANADA!" Cheered Adam, Sophie and Martin, making their cans of soda collide in mid air before gulping them.
"AH! That was good, I was parched." Said Adam, crushing his empty can and throwing it in the trash bin without even looking.
"3 points!" Chimed Ravenhawk.
Brass and Erika took the chance to take a picture. The whole little gang of Team Canada, Team Japan and friends were at Henry's hop mart. The day before Team Canada had defeated Team USA in a battle that was already in the history books. They hadn't had time to celebrate much then because they had quickly been assaulted by journalists, mostly from their country, that's why they were having a little gathering with their Japanese friends.
"You all look so happy." Said Karin with a smile.
"They have reason to be, their battle was AMAZING." Explained Koji, making Adam and Martin blush.
"You can say that again dude. My buddy Snomotor here sure showed those Americans!" Said Metabee, giving the SNO Medabot a slap on the back.
"It's a shame I wasn't there to see it." Added Gwen, Gallahaste nodding in agreement.
"I'm not that great, I wouldn't have survived without the Medaforce."Pointed out the Canadian Medabot "The rush of the Medaforce... it was incredible. I can'T describe it in words!"
"I know... I felt the same the first time... you know that was actually the second time I've used it." Commented Harwing.
"Still,"Started Ikki."... summoning the Medaforce is more than just having the right Medal. You need to be willing to win with all your heart, to go beyond your own limit, and to have given your all before resorting to it."
"He's right you know, you two were admirable." Added Henry.
Gallahaste nodded again"Even facing incredible odds you fought on with great courage. You truly are worthy warriors."
"Oh enough ego boosting already!" Complained Sophie, a slight blush on her face.
"Well I just didn't want Sophie to risk loosing her friend Harwing, and I know Snomotor felt the same." Said Martin, making the girl blush even more.
"That...that was very considerate of you...than...thank you... Ah geez! I am really NOT used to being part of a team!" She complained, shaking her head.
That's when a group of young women aproached Adam and Martin, asking for autographs. Sophie sighed as the boys swiftly agreed. Even her teamate's Medabots were almost assaulted by female Medabot fans also wanting autographs! Sophie simply sipped on her soda and sat beside Erika on a stool.
"You guys must be stars in your country now!" The young reporter commented.
"Please don't mention that...we got 4 interviews today and about a dozen planned when we return, and we haven't won the tournament...not yet anyway. I heard we're on every newspaper front page, and that some people went out on the street when we won! That's just crazy! Another random outbrust of that sponteneous Canadian patriotism I guess." Answered the girl. "Hey Ikki... you're facing Greece later today right?" She then asked.
"Yep! We're just hoping X will show up this time." He replied.
That's when Karin started coughing and choking.
"Karin! What's wrong my dear?" Inquired a concerned Koji.
"No...*cough* nothing... some soda...just took the wrong pipe."She answered, sweatdropping.
Koji felt reliefed, and so did Ikki for that matter "Oh... be careful and don't drink too fast okay?"
"Sure.Hehehe..." Karin mentally sighed in relief.
"Uh oh... look at the time... We're scheduled for an interview on Nationnal TV in an hour! I'll see you guys around." Suddenly said Sophie, glaring at her watch. "Guys! We gotta jet!"
But the boys were ignoring her, still giving out autographs. Adam seamed to particularly enjoy himself"... I also added my cell phone number so if your visiting western Canada, give me a call so I could show you around."
That's when a frustrated Sophie grabbed him by the ear and dragged him toward the door. "Com'on Cassanova! We got millions of other fans waiting to see your ugly mug on TV." She growled.
"Ow! OW! OW! Stop that! OW! Kids aren't suppose to treat adult like that!" Complained the young man, as the rest of the people at the scene just sweatdropped at the sight.
"I'm not a kid!" Replied Sophie "And I'll act my age when YOU act your age!" She added, dragging him out of the Hop Mart, followed by Harwing.
"MARTIN! SNOMOTOR! YOU COMING OR YOU'RE WAITING FOR THE TRAIN?" Shouted the girl from outside.
"OW!HELP ME RAVENHAWK!" Pleaded Adam.
"COMING!" All three called, heading for the door.
Martin waved at his friends "See you guys later."
"Hm... that was weird." Simply said Metabee, breaking the silence that had befallen the Hop Mart.
"Well, I have to go too now. Good luck with your match today." Then declared Karin with a smile, heading for the door with Neutranurse.
"You're not gonna be there?" Asked a disapointed Ikki.
"I promised Uncle Aki to do some cleaning at his house." Simply answered the red head, getting out the door "Hello Alexia." could be heard from outside, just before said girl entered with Diama and Rokusho..
"Hey Rokusho! What's up buddy?" Asked Metabee.
"Greetings old friend." Greeted Gallahaste.
"Heya! Was that Team Canada I saw leaving before Karin?" Inquired the scandinavian girl.
"Yeah, you just missed them, we had a little gathering to celebrate their victory of yesterday." Answered Ikki.
"Talking about the tournament... would it be too much to ask if you could get us acess pass to see your match today? We feel bad missing your previous fight, and we tought you might enjoy a little support." Asked Diama.
"No problem!" Agreed Ikki. "I'll just ask Parker to get you some." He said, whiping out a cellphone.
Erika blinked "Parker also gave you a phone to comunicate with him?"
"Yep." Simply said the boy, fliping the phone open and pressing a button "Parker, get to the Hop Mart with three VIP pass pronto. Bye." He ordered.
"I haven't seen you use your limo much since you got it, what's with that?" Wondered Koji.
"I...I...I just prefer to walk that's all." Answered Ikki, rubbing the back of his head while sweatdropping.
Metabee chuckled "Yeah right! Ikki's got him running errand his mom gives him! He's too lazy to do it himself."
"METABEE! I'm not lazy! I'm just too busy with training."
"Training? When have you guys been training? since the tournament start?"Asked Erika.
"Well...well I've been trying to beat Metabee at Hyper Street Fighter 2 Neo-Alpha Blitz : Golden Edition for months now and I almost got him." Sheepishly answered the boy.
"Yeah right, you'll never beat me."Boasted Metabee.
"Anyway, it's not like we need any training." Said Ikki, in the same boastful tone as Metabee.
"For once I totally agree with Ikki, we will win this tournament, even without X's help." Agreed Koji.
"Be happy I'm not in this tournament, I'd kick your snobby little butt in no time. You're just a one trick pony, once you're figured out your easy picking. I bet you won't make it past your first solo battle." Declared Alexia, chuckling.
"What did you say? Care to repeat that?" Growled the boy, jumping off his seat.
"This isn't gonna end well." Sweatdropped Gwen.
"Let them play it out." Simply said Rokusho, raising a hand.
"Yeah, it's good entertainement." Commented Metabee.
"Oh I can repeat it. I'd kick your SNOBBY little butt in no time. Snobby. You think your so tough but you're not. No wonder Karin's not interested in you." Retorked Alexia, stamping her foot down to put emphasis on the word 'snobby.
Koji growled "You're the one who think you're so great. If you're looking for trouble I got it right here!" He said, a perfectly shaped sword blade made out of dark energy coming out of his Medawatch.
"Hey! If you guys want to fight, do it outside! I won't have you ruin my store!" Complained Henry.
"I wouldn't mind to, but I doubt Koji's in any position to go outside." Replied Alexia, shrugging.
"What do you mea..."Started Koji as he tried to take a step forward, realising in mid sentence he couldn't "Hey what the... HEY!"
Everyone realised that Koji's feet were encase in ice! Alexia hadn't stomped for drama, she had stomped to play a trick on Koji. And she was not laughing her head off as the rich kick tried to pull himself out, before trying to hack his way out before damaging his 'expensive shoes' and his 'perfect feet' as he put it. Ikki, Metabee, Erika and Brass were laughing too, while the others tried to hold it, even Rokusho.
"Now now Alexia, I think it time you feet him.... I mean free him." Pleaded Diama, holding back a chuckle as much as she could.
Alexia stopped laughing and swiped some tears off the corner of her eyes."Allright...ooh... here you go." She said, sending a small fireball at Koji's feet...who caught on fire.
"AAAH! PUT IT OUT! PUT IT OUT! PUT IT OUT!" Shrieked the boy, dancing hysterically around with flaming shoes while everyone continued laughing.
"Hold still! HOLD STILL!" Pleaded Henry as he and Sumilidon were chasing Koji with fire extinguishers.
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Karin wasn't on her way to her uncle's house, the whole cleaning thing was excuse. As much as she'd want to go clean her uncle's house, she has other buisness to attend to. The Phantom Renegade, Dr. Aki, X and herself were having a meeting about what they knew so far. For the moment one thing was clear, Kinlyu Fuuma was working with the Rubberobos, the big question was why, the robos weren't known to hire assasins, and to what end? All this highly puzzled the 'Masked Gang' ,as Spiritus had started to nickname them. Even Dr. Aki wore big sunglasses that hid his eyes, and since Shadow Rose K, Space Medafighter X and Phantom Renegade were all masked it was a fitting nickname.
Karin was deep in tought as she and Neutranurse passed by a store selling Medabots. Many models were on display, including one that caught Nurse's attention. She stopped in front of the window and pulled out something from a hidden space. It was a Medal.
"Maybe..." She whispered to herself, looking at the exposed Medabot.
"Nurse! You coming?" Called Karin from further down the street.
"Sorry!" Replied Neutranurse, pocketing the Medal and rushing toward her Medafighter.
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"That good for nothing two bit Shamans...grr...ruined a perfect pair of shoes..grrr...wait 'till I get my hands on her..." Grumbled Koji as he Ikki were making their way toward the arena.
It was time to face Team Greece. Those guys were no small fry, they had disposed of Team China faster than any other team except for Team Egypt, and China was well ranked, higher than Greece.
"Chill out Koji. We got a big fight ahead of us!" Pleaded Ikki.
"Yeah I know...but X is late again... I bet we'll be stuck with a replacement again... it better be someone good." Complained the rich kid.
"Yeah... imagine Samantha...or worse SPIKE as X!" Commented Metabee.
"Hahahaha! What kind of crazy person would imagine the Screws posing as Space Medafighter X?" Asked Ikki.
"Ikki! Look over there!" Suddenly said Koji, pointing toward the end of the corridor.
Right before the exit that lead to the battlefloor of the Medadome, someone was leaning against the wall. A woman, with boots and a scarf. As the group walked closer to her, the glare of the spotlight in the Medadome wasn't as blinding and they could make out her features. It was X! At least it looked like her. A red haired woman with a mask, in a suit. Something was odd tough. While she had the scarf, the boots, the gloves, the belt and the mask, her suit looked diferent. It didn't have those lines around the shoulder, it had a big zipper at the front and a hood.
"Let's go." Simply said X, leading the way out of the corridor as the light started to dim, signaling the begining of the match.
"Wait! X! We got to talk!" Called Ikki, rushing after the woman.
"Where's Spiritus?" Asked Sumilidon, doing the same.
"Where were you all this time?" Inquired Koji.
But X wouldn't answer any of their question and they soon reached the positon where they would be presented to the awaiting crowd.
"Hey you! Get your Medabot out!" Called an official on the sideline.
X pulled up her sleeve, revealing not three but just one Medawatch.
"Transport Medabot!" She called, teleporting her Medabot.
Ikki and Metabee imediatly recognized the Medabot and gasped in shock. This was not X, not way.
"MAHIRO?!" They both shouted, as the Iga Ninja -type came to life.
"Who?" Asked Koji, clueless.
"YOU'RE NOT X! YOU'RE GILLGIRL!" Accused Ikki, pointing at her...well acusingly.
To Be Continued...
Will Adam ever act his age? Will Koji and Alexia ever really get along? What is Neutranurse planning with that Medal? Will Team Japan win even with an enemy in their ranks? Don'T miss the next chapter of Third Challenge!
AN: Sorry not much happened in this chapter save for talking, gratuitous Koji bashing and more talking. Next chapter will have the whole fight against Greece, scout's honor!
Ravenhawk: Like you were a scout.
Grr... let's just say it was a way to quote Jackie Chan Adventures. See ya around guys.