Episode 1: Revelation, the White Legacy
The sun shown down on the desolate landscape of Planet Zi. The Planet of Zoids was wracked by war and fighting. Zeion, the government's military, fought against the smaller local governments to gain possession of the Legendary Zoids, supposedly extremely powerful Zoids that grant which ever side that controls them, unlimited power. The neutral group during this is are the Zoid Warriors, mercenaries and treasure hunters. One in particular is our hero, Gaven. Gaven grew up in Zero town, raised by his father, who was a Zoid Warrior as well. His mother had died during childbirth so he knew very little of her.
Gaven sat inside the cockpit of his very own Zoid, Liger Zero. Gaven had inherited this magnificent beast from his father. The white lion type Zoid was all he had. His father was a retired Warrior, often giving him tips and training. Today, he was out for a quick walk, his Liger, Regos seeming contented as they traveled. Gaven openly conversed with his Zoid partner, finding it perfectly normal. Gaven reflected on his training. He was talented; there was no doubt about that. Bu his father said he lacked will and determination. Gaven hadn't understood his father but told himself not worry.
Suddenly there was a deafening roar from a large hill in front of the young hero. There stood a Zoid. It has bright red armor and long teeth. It stood silhouetted against the afternoon sun. "A Zaber Fang!" though Gaven to himself. Suddenly a face appeared on his cockpit screen, right before the Zoid attacked. The face was a woman's, with blonde hair and blue eyes. "I'm a wandering Warrior looking for a challenge." She announced. "The names Teresa. Will you accept my challenge?" Gaven smiled, grateful to find a new opponent. "Sure." Teresa nodded. Without a second thought, the screen disappeared and the Zaber Fang leapt at the Liger. "Wha, wait a sec." Regos roared and leapt to the side, skidding to a halt and turning to face the Tiger. "This is a battle, there are no cheap shots!" cried Teresa. The Tiger type Zoid leapt forward again, and the white Liger leapt backward, the Zaber landing with a cloud of dust. Gaven made his move, he pushed the controls forward and the footpad down. The Liger Zero lunged forward, it's claws poised to attack. Teresa smirked, pulled the controls left and imitating a move that Gaven had done earlier. The 30mm cannons on the Zaber's back, flashed releasing a burst of yellow light from their two barrels. Seeing his charge dodged, Gaven pulled on the two joysticks and turned them to the side. The two ion boosters roared to life, emitting a stream of blue flame. The shots grazed the Zero's leg armor, denting it. Sliding into a turning stop, the white hunter roared. Teresa was surprised. "How could such a young warrior pull off an advanced technique like that?" She asked herself. The Liger Zero fired its 208mm impact cannon several times. The Zaber ducked its head, trying to avoid the full force of the assault.
Taking the opportunity, Gaven and his Liger lunged again, the vents on the side of the white Zoid's head flaying open, the front paws beginning to glow a brilliant gold. "STRIKE LASER CLAWS!" The Liger raised its front paw to deliver the finishing blow. The Zaber Fang lunged at the same moment, it's front paw extended. It struck the oncoming Liger in the chest, knocking it back onto the ground with a crash. The tiger placed its paw on the Liger's neck. "Game over." Teresa smirked. "Train more and come back later kid." The Zaber Fang leapt off its downed foe and stalked off into the distance. Gaven and his partner got to their feet limped back toward their home.
Gaven set to work on repairing the lion type Zoid when he returned. He worked most of the afternoon, only stopping to eat dinner. He didn't tell his father about his loss however. Around 7 o'clock there was an explosion. "Father what happened?" Gaven had run out of his room to find his father standing at the door. "Gaven, there is someone here looking for you." Gaven pushed past his father, peering out into the dark night, illuminated by several burning houses. A Zaber Fang stood in the flames. Teresa stood on it's head. "Send out the boy with the Liger now!" She bellowed through the chaos. Gaven turned to his father. "I must go before anyone else from the town is hurt!" He said franticly. His father nodded. "Take this." He held out a stone about the size of his palm. "It's your by right. I took it from the Liger in years past. It is the Zoid Driver or ZD. It's powers rival that of even an organoid system. Zoid Drivers can even evolve Zoids as well as enhance their combat abilities." Gaven smiled, thanked his father and ran off to mobilize Regos. Moments later, the Liger Zero stood, it's armor glowing red because of the flames. A small hatch in the underside of the metal dashboard had opened to accept the Zoid Driver. "I'm here Teresa. Why do you attack our village?" Gaven said over his loudspeaker. "Easy, I'm under orders from the Military. I was to capture the Liger Zero and bring it back." She leapt into her Zoid. You couldn't beat me before, you have no chance now!"
The Zaber Fang charged. The Zero's eyes glowed yellow briefly before sidestepping the charge easily. Then Gaven almost instinctively followed up with his Impact Cannon. The shots exploded against the Zaber's side, stunning it. "How did you dodge that!" Teresa screamed. "By trusting in my partner. Zoids aren't tools for war ya know!" Gaven retorted. Regos roared and charged, the Strike Laser Claw system igniting. "STRIKE LASER CLAW" Gaven cried. The tiger Zoid tried to counter with the same move from earlier. Suddenly the Liger's booster's activated, sending it rocketing over the attack to land, it's claws still glowing, behind the Tiger. With a roar and a quick turn, Regos slash a four clawed gash in the tiger's back, sending it crashing to the ground in a command systems freeze. He had won. Slowly the damaged tiger rose. "You'll meet me again and next time you won't survive, count on it!" Teresa snapped before her hurt Zoid limped away.