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The 3 Shadows, Episode 6 – Master hunter redemption

Chapter 4 – When rivals team up

Hill top was very windy though you it seemed the two bats weren't fazed by it. Saph's black bandana and Joz's coat seemed to be the only things affected by it. Saph awaited Joz's move with a very serious face, Joz meanwhile was smiling.

"Remember Joz, don't hold back", said Saph firmly, "I won't".

"Then what are you waiting for? Let's get this started already", said Joz.

Saph quickly dashed towards Joz in a blind rage. He was egging her on. She couldn't believe how his much his calmness bothered her. Yet she didn't feel in control, like an animal instinct took over her. As Saph struck her blade towards Joz, he countered it fairly effortlessly. Besides the quick movement of the Annemuir, Joz didn't seem to budge an inch.

Then Joz kicked out at Saph and sent her flying across the floor.

"Is that the best you can do? And here I thought I was in for a challenge", said Joz.

Sapphire burst with Rage. Her attacks became more and more aggressive yet Joz managed to counter every single one. Joz kicked her again and she struggled to get back up.

"Why can't I hit you? What tricks are you using this time", panted Saph.

"Well you see I've done a bit of research on you this time", said Joz, "Besides your obvious blind rage blinding you from the truth, I'm using a special technique"

Sapphire suddenly realised she had been blind. She cooled down and focused her thoughts. She then attacked again more tactically and focused. Though even though Sapphire made it more difficult for him, Joz still managed to counter most of her attacks.

"How do you know where I'm going to strike every time? It's like you have a sixth sense", said Sapphire.

"You aren't far off. You're sword is made out of Emeraldium right?" said Joz.

"How did you know?" asked Sapphire confused.

"My wealth sense. Emeraldium is quite rare and thus is very valuable. I've managed to train my wealth sense to sense your blade", said Joz.

"What's Emeraldium?" asked Diamond who had been watching the fight.

"It's an extremely rare metal that is said to be as hard as the Chaos emeralds. Nothing is stronger than it, except perhaps the emeralds themselves", said Joz.

"Well enough of the science lesson. Aren't we in the middle of a fight", said Saph.

"Oh right. Come on then", said Joz, "but you should know you won't be able to hit me"

Sapphire tried everything to hit Joz, sweeping kicks, aerial assaults even her own special technique, the Bladed Drill Drive proved almost useless. Joz avoided every attack but never fought back. Sapphire was furious; Joz had gone from the guy who got a lucky hit on her, to this all powerful master. She was beginning to think maybe he did deserve his title after all.

She wasn't ready to give up though. Eventually she landed a sweeping kick on him and knocked Joz off his feet. She pounced on him and pinned him down to the floor.

"Nice. You finally managed to hit me. Guess all that trying tired you out though", said Joz smiling.

Saph rolled off and lay down of the floor.

"Ok, you win again, for now", said Sapphire panting heavily, "Though I will find a way to beat you"

"I'm sure you will. But you can't let your feeling towards me, your envy get in the way of your fighting technique. Tonight it definitely did", said Joz.

"I can't believe I'm getting a lesson in fighting from you of all people", said Saph, "You're right though, I guess even the best of us learn new things from time to time"

"Right then, take a break and then we're off to Gerald's base", said Joz.

"Huh? Oh right!" said Saph.

"That was part of our deal, you can't back out now", said Joz.

"Ok then. Though do you know where Gerald's latest base is?" asked Saph.

"It shouldn't be too hard to find", said Joz, "We could swing by GUN HQ and see if they know anything"

After a few minutes Saph sprung to her feet and flew off with Joz, heading towards Prison Island. Shortly afterwards Miles arrived at the Deadly Gems base. He had just seen the end of the fight between the two bats from the Aquatic Ruin Lake. He wasn't entirely sure but most likely it was them. He stopped in front of Diamond who had started heading back to the based.

"Diamond! Was that Joz and Saph fighting?" asked Miles.

"Yeah! You should've seen it, Joz made Saph look like a beginner", said Diamond.

"Where did they go?" asked Miles.

"I'm not entirely sure. They said something about going to GUN HQ to find the location of Gerald's base", said Diamond.

"He's not going after Gerald without the other Shadows is he?" asked Miles.

"I don't know", said Diamond.

"Please Joz, don't do anything stupid. We'll bring Gerald in together, even if Shadow hates you right now", said Miles to himself.

Miles flew off towards Prison Island too, trying desperately to catch up with the two bats.