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[narrator] Zoids!

Equipped with a metal body,

animal instincts, and a fighting spirit,

these fierce creatures roam the world and

rule it with their iron might!

But when a human joins forces with a Zoid,

they form an unmatchable bond and unlock

a hidden power that knows no limits!

They call it...

Wild Blast!

♪ Zoids Wild! ♪

♪ Zoids Wild! ♪

[Bastion] If this keeps up,

the DJ Bandit thing just isn't gonna cut it anymore.

Alright! Gotta go big 'cuz I got one last gig!

[laughing]

[Raina] Are you sure that's a true story?

It totally is.

If you shave Analog's head, you can still see the mark.

As the sages say...

Never sit underneath an apple tree.

[amused chuckle]

You'll regret it to your core.

[amused laughter]

[coughing]

Oh! You need some water?

I'll get your medicine.

[Analog] Here.

[relieved breath]

That's better.

Okay! Tell me another one!

Well, this one time,

Analog somehow got his tongue frozen to Tanks.

Hey! I was running a test!

Keep going!

Yeah, please!

[amused laughing]

My thermometer was broken!

It could happen to anybody!

[amused laughing]

[fired-up grunt]

Booyah!

Listen up, y'all! Y'boy's in the house!

I went on a mission but I'm back in the kitchen!

Uh oh, here we go. Look out big bro!

Raina's got the mic and a wicked flow!

Keep it comin'!

Strawberry's on our crew too!

We got rhymes fo'sho, yo!

We rock the boat!

We surf on the beat and hit every note! Word!

I gave 'em all I had.

And this is what I get for it...

[Bastion] Prices are going through the roof.

I can't keep up.

[Bastion] But word on the street is

Trotswick's the only place they make the stuff.

[frustrated growl]

I'm in a real jam, crew...

Forget the rules, life ain't fair!

Haxile's got me broke and he just don't care, y'all!

Really?!

What's your deal?

Did you not hear his song?

Haxile the Dark Warrior's behind this.

Whoa! You mean, there's another one?

[Analog] He's the fourth of four.

My research indicates his IQ is highly elevated.

You need brains if you wanna be a mastermind.

He's head of the tactical squadrons.

The tap-tickle squat dance?!

[Arashi] I'll crush him in a dance-off!

[Analog] Clean the wax out of your ears!

He designs battle plans for the tactical squadrons.

I gotcha - and he's based here in Trotswick?!

Word up, he runs this town!

[Bastion] With him in charge,

the Dark Metal Empire's got

a lockdown on medicine, food, water...

Basically, everything that flows through the area.

Yeah, folks might look happy on the outside,

but they're really struggling.

[Bastion] And it's all 'cuz of Haxile.

His heart's blacker than black,

and he's got a knack for squeezing zeni outta ya

like you're his piggy bank.

Whatevs.

That's all about to change.

Huh?

I meant - I need a change!

[Bastion] I gotta favor to ask.

I've drawn up a plan but I need some peeps on my crew.

Can I count on you?

Yeah, sure.

I'm thinkin' of bouncin' you know?

Me and Raina gotta fly the coop!

[surprised gasps]

[Bastion] She's been so stoked since your squad showed up.

Usually, she doesn't have anyone to hang out with.

Y'see... Being sick can be real lonely.

I wanna be there for her no matter what.

No more busking.

Aw... She'll like that.

But wait.

Trotswick is the only city

that produces her cough medicine right?

Isn't that what you told us earlier?

That's true and that's why we wanna stock up before we leave.

[Bastion] After that, who knows?

Maybe there's another town out there

that has just what she needs.

But how are you gonna do this?

Didn't Haxile take all your zeni?

Ha!

[beatboxing]

I got the beans and they ain't gonna spill.

'kay. Back to that favor.

I want you to take Raina outta the city tonight.

Hmm.

I'd do it, but I'm too famous!

[Bastion] I'm DJ Bandit, remember?

With all those wanted posters out there,

I can't risk getting caught by some bounty hunter.

But you three could totally slip under the radar,

people wouldn't recognize ya.

And that's why I'm askin' you to help me out, crew!

[Bastion] Plus, you can sneak her out

while I'm doing my thing.

You got a point.

This is how it's gonna go down.

[Bastion] Bring her to cliffs on the edge of town

and wait for me there.

I'll meet up with you once I've got the goods.

That sound like a plan?

Yeah! You can count on Team Freedom!

That's right!

[snoring]

Huh?

[Bastion] I have no choice.

I gotta bust in through the front door.

[coughing]

Is Bastion coming soon?

Y'got nothing to worry about.

Once he's done his pickup, he'll be here in a jiffy!

'kay.

There's something still not adding up, though.

He's broke, remember?

[big yawn]

Indeed. And it's the middle of the night

and all the stores are closed.

I'm positive he's thought this through.

He better have.

Hold on a minute.

[Bastion] I have no choice.

I gotta bust in through the front door.

I heard part of his plan.

[shocked gasps]

What did he say exactly?

He had a picture of a warehouse.

He mentioned busting in. What else?

But that warehouse...

It belongs to...

General Haxile!

What's he thinking?!

He won't be able to defeat a Dark Warrior all by himself!

What's his plan?

Oh, Bastion...

[coughing]

[determined growl]

Analog, stay here!

Keep an eye on Raina!

Sure, go track him down.

[Bastion] That's right, lil sis...

Your big bro's got this...

One last gig. After that it's just you and me.

'kay Tryke! It's show time!

[Arashi] Hang on a sec!

What gives?

You can't do this.

Sure, I can! Get outta my way!

We get where you're coming from.

But think about Raina.

What would happen if you got captured?

[growl]

Answer!

Move it or lose it.

Not a chance.

I wasn't asking, Arashi!

No! Bastion!

Feel the groove.

[powered-up yell]

DJ Bandit's in the house!

[Haxile] Welcome, welcome.

So nice of you to drop by; I've been expecting you.

[shocked gasps]

Making a visit outside of our regular hours, huh?

Now that's customer loyalty!

[gasp] Man, it's an ambush!

[evil laugh]

[evil laugh]

It's a big set up! That's whack, Haxile!

Ah! You're the squat dance guy!

How come you're not busting a move?

What's this childish nonsense?

[Haxile] I am the head of the tactical squadrons,

the Empire's greatest strategist.

And I have just the scheme to deal with you.

Look out guys - we have company.

I wanna breakdown!

If you're asking to hear my master plan,

I'm more than happy to share it with you.

[Haxile] First I convinced you to buy my medicine,

and then I raised our prices.

You had to take from criminals to keep up.

You funneled their zeni to me and

a bounty was placed on your head in the process.

You put Bastion up against those thugs

for your own personal gain?!

[Haxile] Precisely.

Thanks to your hard work, the only money they have left

is for a handsome reward to the person who captures you.

The more trouble you caused the more it increased.

Now after all this waiting

it's time to cash in on my investment.

Yeah? Just try!

Go forth, Deleters. Apprehend him!

For the Empire!

[battle cries]

Bring it on!

Mess with Tryke and me, and you get the horns, dawg!

[flying yells]

[shocked gasp]

Amazing!

Battle me!

[evil laugh]

If you insist.

[worried gasp]

[shocked gasps]

Are you certain you'd like to challenge us to a skirmish?

Just checking. We're glad to.

[amazed yell]

No! That's the sound of-

It's Bonesaw, the Stegosaurus Type!

Equipped with his Slashback,

he can deal devastating offensive damage.

I learned all about him in one of my books.

I spend my days at home, so I read a lot.

Aw... Usually this is my thing.

[flying yells]

[landing yells]

[landing yells]

[landing groan]

Come on, man! Careful, don't destroy it!

There's no need to panic. It's nothing special.

Hold up...

Come again?

Huh?

[Haxile] See. The bulb of the haxis violet

can be ground into a fine culinary starch.

It's often used in vermicelli.

Yeah I know my noodles!

But that doesn't explain why

it's in a medical warehouse, bro!

You're really not so clever are you?

I've been selling you a common ingredient

under the guise of special medicine.

And it's made us rich.

[shocked gasp]

'scuse me! I'm still not following!

The Trotswick cough is caused by

the high concentration of nearby sand.

[Haxile] Prevailing wind currents carry dust particles

from canyons and trigger throat irritation.

In other words,

the real cure for this so-called disease

is a simple breath of fresh air.

[shocked gasp]

You convinced people that the only way to treat it

was with your medicine.

But by staying here, they actually just stayed sick.

Yes, precisely.

And in the process

I've turned a colossal profit for the Dark Metal Empire.

How dare you?!

[Haxile] Surrender, Bastion...

Because resistance carries a steep price!

A Hacker Key!

The time has come, Bonesaw!

System override!

[straining growl]

[pushing growl]

[Haxile] Dark Blast, engage!

It's on!

[roar]

[Arashi] Liger! Fire up!

[Battalia] Needle! Fire up!

Turn the dial to eleven!

Get ready for a power surge!

It's time to teach him a lesson!

[powered-up yells]

Unleash Wild Blast!

You tricked me. My lil' sis isn't sick.

And neither is anyone else. It's a con job. A big ol' scam.

[Bastion] Yo, listen up y'all, I'm done takin' orders!

You can play it back on your tape recorder.

Check it! Time to stand up for what's right.

Haxile's goin' down!

[Bastion] No way. A Zoid Key?!

That's off the hook, we're on the same wavelength f'sho!

[Bastion] Tryke! Fire up!

Don't blink, or you'll miss our flashy moves.

Let's get our groove on!

[powered-up yell]

Unleash Wild Blast!

[Haxile] Even with your friends,

you won't be able to withstand our power.

Now, charge, Bonesaw!

Give them a taste of your steel!

[Haxile] Activate Slashback!

[worried gasps]

[Arashi] Go for it!

King Claw!

[Battalia] Wind it up!

Sting Spear!

Stand back, vermin!

[Bastion] Hit the floor! Wrecking Ram!

[pained howl]

[battle cry]

[Arashi] Nice one!

No biggie!

Now that we know this medicine's useless, I say we bounce!

[battle cry]

Rush through that wall with everything you've got, Tryke!

Chase after them!

Your little escape plan is clear as day!

You can't outsmart the master!

Stop!

Huh? Is the rodeo out early?

[annoyed grunt]

[Haxile] Clever maneuver.

They've succeeded in throwing me off their trail.

So long as the Emperor doesn't catch word of this incident

I can design a new and improved strategy with ease.

Well... I've wasted more than enough time;

let's get back to the drawing board!

[Bastion] Yo, thanks for lendin' your herd, bro!

[Dabe] No problem at all, neighbor.

After what you've done for my family,

I'm glad I got an opportunity to return the favor.

Wait till the whole city finds out about

Haxile's fake medicine scam!

[Dabe] I'll spread the word for you.

Sweet!

[Analog] I know it's irrational...

But I wanted to see Bonesaw up close too.

[coughing]

You okay?

Yep. I'm doing just fine.

Say goodbye to that cough 'cuz its days are numbered.

I'm taking you to some fresh air, sis.

Sounds great. Thanks, Bastion.

But you should go off and do your own thing.

You've put all your energy into taking care of me for so long.

I couldn't ask for a better big brother.

You rock. But we know I don't need medicine now.

I can get better on my own.

Hold up! I'm not gonna leave you behind.

Before I got sick you wanted to travel the world.

You talked about going on adventures with Tryke.

How you would climb the tallest mountain,

sail the ocean, track down Ancient Treasure Z.

[Raina] This is your chance. Make your dreams come true.

Plus, Strawberry can always keep me company.

I won't be lonely!

[Arashi] Hey, Bastion!

[Raina] Have fun!

[giggling]

[Greta] I'm happy to take on the job.

I know just the place to take Raina

so sit back and leave it to me.

[Greta] It's a peaceful mountain town

that's off the Dark Metal Empire's radar.

The best part - it's also a healing spa.

It's run by Sarah and Momo,

the nicest twin nurses you'll ever meet.

Your sister will be in good hands with them.

I'll just add this job to some other deliveries.

Here is your total, all fees included of course.

[Greta] I threw in a friend's discount, just for you.

[Raina] Catch you later! Raina's heading out, crew!

C'mon, yo! Hit me with a solo, bro!

[beatboxing]

See ya, sunbeam!

You're all grown up and livin' the dream!

I got your back!

And we got your back!

Even when we're far apart you'll always be in my heart

'cuz we're the real deal!

Our trio's got a special bond that nobody can steal!

Word!

[sniffling]

Hey! Goodbyes are never easy.

But know you're gonna be doing this for her.

[sniffling]

Right on!

[Arashi] The Dark Metal Empire's spreading fast.

It seems everywhere we go they're taking over.

It's time we took our stand.

If they're growing, we have to grow, too.

We may be strong right now, but we can always be stronger.

Look out, Gigaboss.

Team Freedom's coming for you!

[theme music]