Asa mo yoru mo koi kogarete hoshi ni naru yo kimi mamoru tatakai wa yukue shirazu

(From the sky the camera falls down on the nation of japan and then close up to the Skywall, where the red light beams down on Chifuyu, as she reaches out. Scene changes to Sento the light going up his body, Sento brings his clenched fist close to his chest before reaching out. In the background Stalk looks on.)

ashita to kinou no kousaten de majiwaranai kimi to boku ima iku yo boku wa nagareboshi

(Sento stands with everyone looking on with a serious face. Scene changes to Chloe in tears as Sento reaches out before a Shadowy hand grabs Sento's hand. Scene changes to Build, Cross-Z, and Akats standing ready to fight.)

IS Infinite Build

sekai ga kuchihatete mo kawaru koto no nai mono ga aru

(Camera flashes to Ichika's face then Cross-Z, then to Cross-Z jumping off a building and flying into battle. Scene changes to Cecilia taking aim with her rifle and firing off a shot)

namida wo koraete demo mamorubeki mono ga bokura ni wa aru

(The shot passes Rin, who swings at the camera, Charlotte blocks incoming fire before firing back)

nanmannen nan okunen mae kara no messeji ga tainai de uzukidasu narihibiku

(Changes to Laura swinging her cannon and aiming before firing off a shot, the shot flies past Akatsu as she thrusts with her blade, under the helmet Houki let's out a tear.)

shagareta koe de asu wo yobu kizu darake no te de kimi mamoru

(Grease drops towards Cross-Z with her weapon at the ready, Cross-Z spins around and thrusts his blade at Grease, their weapons let out a shockwave of energy as the two steare each other down. Scene changes to Tajimi and Phantom Task behind her. Looming over all of them is a Mech hidden in Shadow, a beam charges up before firing at the screen.)

I continue to fight I continue to fight

(Gentoku walks forward with Yamada behind him. Camera changes to an up close look at Gentoku up close, looking at one half of Gentoku's face is with a creepy smile. Camera switches to other side to see a dulled out Gen with purple crack veins creeping up his face. Stalk Revels in everything.)

asa mo yoru mo koikogarete hoshi ni naru yo kimi mamoru tatakai wa yukue shirazu

(Sento Drives his bike before swerving to park as he looks over the ridge. Looking over a hill, Sento looks on at Hokuto's army. Stalk flies in with new armor covering her.)

ashita to kinou no kousaten de majiwaranai kimi to boku sadame wo kirisaku nagareboshi

(Camera flies past the cast in different poses looking at the camera M's face shows anger, as camera changes to Sento also with a serious face, before Chifuyu drops in besides Sento. Sento and Chifuyu reach out to each other, but a shadow creeps up Sento's hand. Sento brings his hand close to his eye, the camera focuses on his eyes to see a shadow in both eyes.)

hakanaku kiete nakunaru koto sae kowakunai

(Still focusing on the eye, appears an all black boots, hand, chest piece, then belt with a Red Trigger upon it. Then to Normal Build as his helmet folds out, the camera pans back to look down upon the entire cast. Camera changes to a Full Bottle being tossed before being paused in frame.)

Construct 96: The Phantom Mech

We are Sento

Sitting in my lab I review my data on the Hazard Trigger. 'Perhaps I underestimated how much data I need. Maybe I should try Sparking with the Hazard Trigger…' Glancing at the Hazard Trigger, I feel a sense of dread fill my spin. "Ragh!" I hear as a punching bag swings back and forth, and the sound of a Katana being swung. Turning in my seat I look over at Ichika boxing a punching bag, with Houki practicing with her katana. Both listen to the News from the screen in the room.

TV Caster: It's only a week until the Proxy match and people around Touto are eager for the potential end of the war. While others point out there is still a possibility of Hokuto simply continuing the war.

Interviewer 1: I can't help but feel like we're going to be attacked while the duel takes place. I mean, what's stopping Hokuto from doing it? They don't feel like it? I call bullshit. I for one-

Ichika:(wipes sweat) They're still on about it?

Sento:(nods) From the looks of it…(glances at Ichika) Are you still mad about the duel?

Ichika:(hitting Punching bag) No!(punch) N-Not.(punch) At.(punch) All.

Sento:(Sweatdrop) I doubt that… How about you Houki?

Houki is silent as she slowly reaches for her blade and she swings her Katana. "I'm fine, Sensei." Houki said with a blank face. She's angry. "Look, it's not my choice. It's a matter of logic and reason." I said turning off my computer and standing up. "As it stands neither of you are strong enough to stop Grease." I said, walking to the center of the room

Ichika:(punches harder) And. Why. Is. That?

Sento:(crosses arms) The answer is right in your face. Neither of you have full control of the Sclash Drivers. If you gain control of your belts, it will make you all the more powerful.

Houki: That's great and all but...(swings blade) Keeping us from the battle only ensures we have less of a chance to master the Driver.

Sento:(sighs) Houki, I'm keeping you off the front lines because of you and Ichika's lack of control.(Houki opens her mouth) -And before you say it. I was going to propose a way to control the belts.

"Really?!" Ichika and Houki exclaim as they immediately drop what they are doing to look at me. Knew that would hook'em. "It's simple really. We engage in One on Ones. You two, against me." I said crossing my arms, but the two immediately looked hesitant. "Not with the Hazard Trigger." I clarified as I grabbed the Pandora Panels with the Full Bottles on them.

Sento:(glances at panels) I still need to master these Bottles. And if I can use them to counter you two. Then the chances of us winning against Grease will increase.

Ichika:('Ah ha!' gesture) I get it! We work to control our Drivers-

Houki:(nodding) While you improve your Hazard Level and learn more about the bottles.

Sento: That's the plan.(smiles) Aren't I just a Genius?(Ichika and Houki roll their eyes) Heh, anyways. It's better than standing around here.(picks up coat from chair) Utsumi is busy with his work, Chifuyu is dealing with international/military matters, Maya, Tatenashi, and Kanzashi are off with the government and working on setting up the arena.(puts on coat) Better that we prepare for anything.

Ichika:(looks at Sento) Then what are we waiting for?!

"You two. Need to change." I said pointing at the two. Looking at their outfit, one an American style sweaty boxer, the other a Female Samurai who's Also covered in sweat. "I can wait, so you two grab a quick shower and meet me outside." I said walking up the stairs. "R-Right!" Ichika said, following after me. "W-We won't be long!" Houki exclaims, as we exit the lab and I walk out as two head up to the second floor of the Cafe. Closing the door behind me, I sit down at the small table set up just next to the entrance. As I wait for the two I hear a ring from my phone, taking it out of my pocket I glance at the caller. Great. What timing.

Sento:(answers) What is it now, Stalk?

Stalk: So hostile, can't I at least call to check in on my favorite Genius?

Sento:(leans back) You know the reason why. You never call without reason… Is this about Phantom Task?

Stalk:(chuckle) Bingo. I figure our dear Madoka must have tipped you, huh? Then I'll get straight to the point. Expect a large Mech to be at the center of the Phantom Attack. It's going to be hard to miss.

Sento:(leans forward) An open attack? That strategy failed them everywhere else they used that strategy, why are they trying it here?

Stalk: All I can say is that most of the remaining leadership are either dead or behind bars. The only one left wants to get rid of loose ends before a potential threat emerges.

Sento:(tilts head) How is this cleaning up loose ends?

Stalk: I'll let you figure it out yourself. Ciao!

Stalk hangs up, looking at my phone as I fall deep into thought. Why are most of Phantom Task's Leadership dead? It doesn't make sense, how has Phantom Task crumbled so fast? My thoughts are cut off when the door next to me opens, out comes Ichika and Houki dressed in fresh clothes. "We're ready- Did something happen?" Houki asks me, I shake my head as I stand back up. "Nothing. Come on, let's go." I gestured to the two to follow me.

Outside…

The three of us arrive under a bridge with our belts at the ready. "Okay you two, let's start off with something simple and work our way up." I said taking out Rabbit and Tank Full bottles. "Base form for everyone first then up to charge." I said turning to the two. "Sounds good." Ichika said the Cross-Z Dragon landed in the palm of his hand. "Agreed." Houki said, putting on her belt.

Sento:(shakes bottles) Alright then, Shall we begin the Experiment?

Ichika:(shakes bottle) Here we go.

Houki:(shakes bottle) We'll overcome this handicap!

All three:(nods) Henshin!

We are Stalk... Hokuto Government Building…

Entering the meeting room Squall and Tajimi are in talks. "And these orders come from the top? You're sure?" Squall confirms with Tajimi, she leans back in her chair. "Of course." She said, putting her hands together. "You are to go through with the operation as planned." Tajimi orders, 'Ah, the Touto surprise assault has been ordered.' "...Understood." Squall said bowing to the Prime Minister before exiting the room while giving me a hateful glare.

Stalk:(sighs) As always she's just so suspicious of that one.

Tajimi:(leans forwards) Ignore her. Stalk, have your autonomous units on standby, understood?

Stalk:(bows) Perfectly. But there is something that Faust wishes to ask regarding the duel...

Meanwhile… We are Observer

"ORA!" Cross-Z screams jump kicking Build back, "Rgh, nice. How's this?!" Build said as he collects himself, taking out a bottle pair he switches bottles. "Sai! Dryer! Best Match" Build turns the crank as the armor runner builds up. "Build up!" Build exclaims as the armor closes on him. "Are You Ready?!(Ukulele Music) Chō netsu tairiku! SaiDryer! Yay!" The armor attaches onto Build.

Sai takes up the left visior, right arm, and left leg. The body and visior are colored grey, with the visior having a rhino as the visior. The right arm is up armored with the sholderpad being a rhino. The leg is plain. The Hair Dryer side takes up the right visior, left arm, and right leg. The body and visior are colored a crimson red. The Visior has a dryer, the shoulder and arm has a dryer on the gauntlet with the shoulder pad having short flame like protrusions. The legs are plain.

Akats:(charges in) Keep focus you two!(begins clashing with both Riders) Rrrhhh…

Build:(breaks off) Of course, but the same goes to you as well, Houki!

Build puts his Dryer arm to the ground as a large gust of air knock Cross-Z and Akatsu off the ground. Then Build charges at Akatsu ramming into her and knocking her away. "Ready Go! Voltech Finished!" Cross-Z jump kicks Build knocking him away, only for Akatsu to run in and slash Cross-Z away.

Akatsu:(pulls out Sclash Driver) Okay. That was a nice warm up, should we go to the next level then?

Build:(stands up) Argh… Yeah,(Cross-Z takes out his belt) But! Only one at a time. If the two of you lose control it will be bad for all of us.

Cross-Z:(looks at belt) That's… A good point.(puts away belt) Okay, you first Houki, we have your back!

Akatsu:(nods) Right, I'll master this power.(straps on belt) I will!

Back with Stalk...

Stalk:(puts tablet on table) And that's the situation. Progress on our Duel is coming up.

Tajimi:(nods) Good to hear. If Build loses easily, many people will say we make Touto throw the match. Excellent work.

Stalk:(chuckles) Not a problem. But are you sure you want Phantom Task to assault Touto? Depending on how the operation goes, the people won't be happy, we could see mass defection even worse than before.

Tajimi:(smiles) Of course, I took that into consideration when you suggested the idea to me. Whether or not Phantom Task succeeded or not, our government won't be harmed by their actions.

Stalk:(nods) I see… Then I will leave it at that.(leaves room) Good day.

'Dumb bitch dosent realise that I've handed Bottles over to Build for the dual.' I think to myself as I chuckle. Leaving the room behind me, a ring sounds as I answer. "Mam, this is Seito Branch with our report." The man on the other side said, I'm given the report as I walk down the hall. "I see, have you found him? And… Who found him?" I ask, walking out of the corridor and out onto the balcony. "... Mam." A smile forms on my face.

Stalk: Ah, so our boy Utsumi found him? Why wasn't this report to me sooner?... I see. No. Keep him in there. Let's see if he does have what it takes. If not, Then kill him like the rest… Okay, till next time.(call ends) If this is to be a proper war… Then just ending it with a duel is not quite enough now is it?... Gen-chan?

The ground rumbles as an object is launched into the sky off in the distance. "Oh, Operation Touto B has begun huh?" I said, I smiled before turning around and leaning against a railing. Leaning my head back I look at the rocket flying high. Reaching my hand out I clench my hand.

Stalk:(chuckles) You're probably wondering… What does the B stand for?...(looks at You) It means British.

We are Sento

"Ready Go! Sparkling Finish!" "Ready Go! Dragonic Finish!" Cross-Z and I jump into the air and drop kick Akatsu Charge, back. She is sent flying hitting the bridge pillar, before falling to the ground. "Get the Jelly out of her driver now!" I said, as the two of us ran over to her. Cross-Z lifts Akatsu into his arms as I remove the Jelly, the armor disappears off of Houki.

Cross-Z:(helmet folds away) Houki! Are you alright?

Houki:(looks around) I-Ichika?... sigh~ I… Lost control didn't I?

Build:(helmet folds away) Not at any fault of your own.

Houki:(grabs Cross-Z's hand) It is… I… was afraid.

Ichika:(Cross-Z Dragon flies out of belt) Houki...

Sento:(removes bottles)... That is the key. As long as you…(looks at Ichika) The two of you, remain afraid of what the belt's capabilities…(stands up) You can't master them…

Ichika and Houki:(looking at the ground)...

Sento:(sighs) Let's take a break, we still have time to overcome this issue together.

"Right." Houki mutters, with Ichika standing up next to her. I walk over to Houki and put out my hand. "Look, it may look bleak now, but… I need you two to overcome this." I said, thinking back on the Hazard Trigger. The fear of the Trigger is similar to the fear consuming those two. "Because when you do, I will have two amazing students to catch me if I slip." I said with a smile. "Like you have always done for me." The two take in my words and smile.

Houki:(takes Sento's hand) We'll master this, I swear!

Ichika:(smiles) You can count on us! Let's try again!

Sento:(sweatdrop) How about we stop for lunch first?

We are Chifuyu… Touto SDF base...

Walking through the base I look through what remains of our military strength and input it on a tablet. 'Our fighting force is getting smaller and smaller by the minute.' Glancing over at the IS hangar bay. 'We're losing more than we can recover.' My thoughts on Touto's military force are cut off when I get a call from the Prime Minister. "Prime Minister." I answer.

Taizan:(over the phone) Banjou-san, how does our Military strength add up too?

Chifuyu:(sighs) Not good, Prime Minister. The attempted Invasion on Hokuto has cost us. Most of our Infantry Guardians are gone or damaged.

Taizan:(sighs) I see… Then the duel is truly our last chance to win. Otherwise, we have no chance.

Chifuyu:(looks over Guardians) Sir… I know this is a stretch, but what are the chances that the UN may get involved?

Taizan:(shakes head) Not likely. The announcement of the duel is planned to be covered by Nations all over the world. But it doesn't seem that the UN or any other nation plans to intervene in our conflict.

"I see." I muttered hanging up. Putting away my phone I look up into the sky where I see something falling down towards the base. What is..? Pulling up my HUD I scan the falling device. That's…! "All hands! Brace for Bombardment!" I order over comms as the object crashes into the center of the base. I drop to my stomach to brace for the shockwave. The wave washes over me, I look back up to see a large Mech rise up from the impact zone.

Chifuyu:(calls someone) Sento! Sento answer me!

Sento:(Over call) Chifuyu? What was that thing that just dropped out of the-

Chifuyu:(looks at Mech) It's an IS Mega Mech! Like the ones we fought against in Germany!

Sento: I'll be right over now! Get to safety!

Looking up at the Mech I see it's head turn towards me. It's singular Mono eye flashing at me. That's… "Well, Well… It's the Blackswords woman." The speaker from the Mech booms out. "I've always wanted to Kill you!" The voice said, stepping towards me. "Now I have the chance! With this Zaku!~" The Pilot screams out, as it walks towards me. Tch!

We are Sento

I turn to Ichika and Houki who both look at me concerned. "Let's move. We need to get to the Base, Now!" I said putting in a Bottle pair and transforming. Ichika and Houki follow as we fly towards the SDF base near Tachikawa.

Cross-Z:(flying alongside) Sensei! What kind of weapon is this "IS Mega Mech?"

Akatsu:(flying alongside) If I remember correctly, wasn't a Mega Mech a project by some companies to produce an 18 Meter tall IS Mech?

Build:(nods) Yes, to put a long story short. The technology to properly create a Mech is possible, the reason it mothballed though was due to the issue of a Power Source.

Cross-Z: What changed?

Build:(looks at Cross-Z) What else? Nebula Gas was discovered. With it, a powerful source of energy was discovered.

Akatsu: Of course! Since Nebula Gas can be charged with a simple shake, a mobile weapon like a Mech is charged by just moving! It's a near infinite power source!

Build:(nods) Right, Germany was getting help from Faust as they developed a IS Mega Mech using the remaining data from the Prototype made by Mogami.

Cross-Z:(looks at Build) Wait?! Mogami built an IS Mega Mech?

Build:(clenches fist) Yes, that prototype itself was built using parts stolen from labs that came up with the project idea. His own past with Faust allowed him to power the Mech. We need to stop that Mech!

Cross-Z and Akatsu:(Nods) Right!

SDF Base…

We land on the ground with the entire base in shambles with rubble everywhere. "Be on Guard! The IS Mega Mech should be 18 meters tall!" I said looking around. "Right!" The ground rumbles as our sight turns towards a hanger. The roof is torn off as a large figure rises up, as it stands up the Mega Mech shadow dwarfs us. "How the hell do we fight something that big?!" Cross-Z asks steps back.

The IS Mega Mech 18ft tall it's design is humanoid in form. The design is similar to a large Zaku with it's right arm replaced with a large cannon. The head looks like a Zaku face with a singular pink mono eye. The chest is similar to the Zaku Warrior but the vents on the sides of the chest are now claws. The vents themselves are now on the back of the suit. The right shoulder pad is a rounded horn shoulder pad, the lower arm is a large beam cannon with an oval armor shell. The left shoulder is a Zaku shield shoulder. The arm is a regular arm with a manipulator hand, the only modified part is a pair of vulcan guns on the top side of the arm. The waist is designed like the Zaku Warrior waist, same with the legs.

Build:(looks around) We need to go for the joints!

Cross-Z:(take out jelly) I'll distract this guy! Henshin!

Akatsu:(take out jelly) I'll hold it down!

Build:(nods) Roger,(takes out bottle pair) once it's held down move to take out it's joints!

"Sai! Dryer! Best Match" "Dragon Jelly!" "Sakura Jelly!" We all change armor, Cross-Z flies up into the air and pumps out his chest. His armor's shoulder pad slid up to reveal micro missiles. "Eat it!" Cross-Z exclaimed pointing his arms as the missiles fire off and bombard into the IS Mega Mech followed by his wrist mounted beams. Smoke clouds cloaks the IS Mega Mech from view. But the feet of the Mech step forward and out of the smoke clouds revealing the Mech has suffered no damage.

Cross-Z:(lands on the ground) No way!? No damage?!

Build:(clenches fist) Reinforced armor and energy shields, to be expected. Still, Akatsu lock it's feet down.

Akatsu:(nods) Roger!

Akatsu puts the palm of her hand to the ground, roots break out of the ground under the Mega Mech grabbing its feet and shoulders. Then the roots grow larger, locking the Machine further in place, leaving the body open. "Now! Everyone go for the joints!" I shout charging at the Machines leg joint right at the waist. "Ready Go! Voltech Finish!" Cross-Z and Akatsu go for the arm joints, they take out their Twin Breakers and insert the Cross-Z Dragon and Uso Hopper. "Ready Go! Let's Finish!" Cross-Z and Akatsu thrust the drill tip at the arm joints. Our attacks hit the joints only for the attack to bounce off.

Build, Cross-Z, Akatsu:(shocked) What?!

IS Mega Mech:(grabs Cross-Z and Akatsu with it's left hand) Nice Try! We learned our mistakes from the last time! Reinforced Joints!

Build:(looks up) Ichika! Houki!

"Eat Shit!" The Mech shouts as it throws Cross-Z and Akatsu into a building behind me. Their bodies smash through the wall and hit the ground, their belts and jelly tumble to the ground as the armor fades off of them. "Ichika! Houki! Talk to-" I'm cut off as the left hand of the Mech reaches out to grab me. Crap! Jumping off the Mech I switch out my bottle pair. "HawkGattling!" Flying into the air I fire at the Mech trying to pull it's attention away from Ichika and Houki. "Don't think I know what you're doing!" The mech said pointing her arm cannon at the two. 'No!' "Haaa~!" I hear from above, looking up I see Chifuyu fly down from the sky and slashes at the chest.

Chifuyu:(looks at Build) Stop standing there! A Phantom Task Member is in a cockpit in the chest area! Help me pry it open!

Build:(nods) R-Right- Look out!

Chifuyu:(looks at hand) Crap!

Chifuyu flies up, managing to dodge the fingers of the IS Mega Mech, only for the mono eye blasts out a beam hitting Chifuyu. "No!" I scream out, Chifuyu begins to fall to the ground. Only for the Mega Mech's fist to hit her, sending her careening into the ground, creating a crater on impact. My stomach drops as I stare at the dustball that formed. Flying down into the crater I cry out. "Chifuyu! Talk to me!" Running over to her I fell to my knees. She lays in the ground motionless… "Build~ Better listen up!" The IS Mega Mech behind me roars out.

IS MM: Less you wanna that bitch, the brats, and this city destroyed! Then fight me!

Build:(clenches fist) A fight?... That's what this is about? A fight?...(stands up) Fine…(takes out Trigger and Can) I'll take you on!

Construct 96 Complete