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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!♪

Sure thing.

I need you to get out there and find Master Bug.

Really? That sounds made up.

He's a Rider who's been at it for 500 years.

No way!

Seriously?

Well, he says that but nobody knows.

You gotta train with him.

Yeah but Quade already covered all the bases.

Have you ever wondered who he learned from?

Huh?

As far as I know he was one of the last students

to practice under Master Bug.

I had no idea.

It was a real turning point for him...

Look. That's how he got stronger.

[Shade] That's how you will too. The world's counting on you.

[gasp]

Keep a lookout everybody.

Those ruins have gotta be around here somewhere.

Hey, thanks for the ride Greta.

We wouldn't have made it without you.

Well, y'know, I usually charge for this kinda job.

But I'll make an exception.

What's the reason?

Have you heard the story of the Temple Prince;

it's a local legend.

He's a Zoid Seeker from a rich, noble family.

He was tricked and locked away in a nearby dungeon

by a wizard and has never been found until today.

Huh?

I'm gonna be the person who finally saves him;

he'll be so grateful for my bravery.

He'll owe me for the rest of his life

and there's only one way he can make it up to me:

By working hard and doing everything I say!

There, our destination's straight ahead!

[Battalia] This place is abandoned alright.

Either that or the gardener stopped showing up.

Indeed.

Hey knock knock anybody home?!

Temple Prince if you can hear me say hi!

What was it like here before people deserted it?

Funny you ask, because it's really quite fascinating.

An understanding of local customs

is required to fully appreciate the-

[yawning]

Never mind, you can drop it.

I'll keep all my knowledge to myself then.

Yum! Wanna have a snack?

Easy now; don't take too much 'cuz that's all we have left.

[Battalia] Oh. Don't you worry,

I'm only going to take a little bite.

What? Where'd it go?!

Careful! Eating that fast is bad for you.

I wasn't the one who ate it, genius!

Who did?

[Arashi] Man... I don't think Master Bug's here.

And there's no sign of the Temple Prince, either.

[Master Bug] Don't tell me

you've already given up, you two.

Oh you wish! I'm so gonna find you!

You heard that, right?

What?! That wasn't in my head?

Hey, quit hiding!

Come out, come out, wherever you are!

[amused chuckle]

[Master Bug] Are you certain you'd like to meet me?

We're totally positive!

[Master Bug] Well, if you insist.

Yo, that's gotta be Master Bug.

No, it's my prince for sure!

Wait. Do you think they could be the same person?

No way, he can't be 500 years old!

[alarmed gasp]

Whoa!

Who's there?

[scared yell]

Hold on!

Wow. My hero.

Woops. Sorry.

Tell me you see that.

Unreal! A moving statue.

[Analog] No way!

I can't believe it, it's a real-life Gyro!

[Master Bug] Now, the moment you've been waiting for!

Ta-da! Go ahead and put your hands together!

Three! Two! One! Clap!

Uh I'll pass, thanks.

I save my applause for famous people-

not strange, cape-wearing grandpas.

But I'm world-renowned trainer Master Bug,

also known as the Temple Prince.

Whoa! I'm stoked to meet ya!

No one likes a teacher's pet kiddo!

Are you telling me

I came all the way out here for you?!

Stop, no one's buying it.

I know it's highly unlikely but it is possible that

he's the Temple Prince like he says he is.

[Master Bug] I'm just playing.

Being alone out here with nobody to talk to

can get boring sometimes.

I make up fun stories to keep myself company.

So this is a game to you, old man?!

In my line of work it's called false advertising.

[Greta] You owe me for this Arashi-

and I'm making sure you pay me back!

How is this my fault?!

Guess you're back to washing dishes.

[pleased chuckle]

All this reminds me of a novel I once wrote in my head!

Hey Analog, are you thinking what I'm thinking?

That this was a mistake?

Bingo.

It's tricky keeping up with someone

who's losing his marbles.

Hey, now! I may be old, but I still got my gusto.

If this geezer's really losin' his marbles...

Then would he be able to do this move?

-[shocked gasps] -Where did he go?!

[chuckle]

Huh?! Impossible!

For real! It's like he teleported.

He might even be faster than Liger.

There's your lesson, don't judge a book by its cover.

I may be old but I've still got it.

And on that note goodbye!

See ya! It was nice chatting with ya.

[realizing gasp]

I mean wait, wait, don't leave!

What's wrong? Still got something to get off your chest?

Train me, wise one!

Hand over our food!

Sorry kids. I can't.

Don't you know it's impolite to ask for someone's lunch?

No, correction!

It's impolite to steal someone's lunch in the first place!

Now, as for your other question...

Give me one good reason why I should consider teaching you.

Because I asked you to?

I'm sorry. That won't cut it.

[Master Bug] Good try. Have a nice day!

[Arashi] Wait a sec, don't go!

I have to be the best!

Then I can get revenge for Quade!

That's right. I know you were his trainer.

Please. Just help me out here.

[Master Bug] I see... He was one of my star pupils...

What happened to him?

[Arashi] He saved me.

I was in trouble. He stood up to Gigaboss.

Wait. Hold on. They fought? Like old times?

They go way back or something?

Of course they do,

I'm the one who taught them everything they know.

[shocked yells]

You mean they both used to train with you?

Yep, and they were good friends as well.

But in those days

he hadn't changed his name to Gigaboss yet.

[Master Bug] His name was Marcellus and he and Quade

were always getting into trouble.

[giggle]

They were two of a kind.

You're kidding...

I'm having a hard time picturing them as best friends.

[Master Bug] You better believe it! That's the way it was.

They shared a strong Rider's instinct

which is why they got along so well.

Wait a sec is this him?

He actually seems kinda sweet.

Yeah! I'd hang with him.

He's evil though, remember?

I was just making an observation.

Wow, now that's a prince!

He's more what I had in mind when I came here.

Hold up I thought you left alr-

Get outta here!

You gotta brush your teeth.

You kids need to keep your paws off of my scrapbook, y'hear?

Hey, hello?! Can we finish the rest of the story?!

Uh... Of course. Which one?

[Arashi] The one about Quade and Gigaboss!

That's right, it's all coming back to me!

[Master Bug] I trained them on these very grounds.

They struggled at first

but I could feel that they had plenty of potential.

Quick question;

are you planning on explaining who this is supposed to be?

Take a guess.

So much for Team Freedom's genius.

Forget about this guy; I wanna hear more about Gigaboss!

[Master Bug] Their hard work quickly paid off.

Before I knew it, they had become master Riders.

That's when I started to notice how different

their attitudes towards battling were.

I don't get a lot of news around here

so I've been wondering what they've been up to.

Why they would turn on each other is beyond me though...

[Arashi] Wait a sec. I see.

He treats his friends like his Zoids.

Well said.

[Arashi] I'm gonna beat him.

I will. I have to. He needs to learn to show respect.

You're talking a big game kiddo.

Don't forget how strong he is. I trained him.

Well, that's why I'm here.

I can beat him with your help.

I'm great at my job but I don't perform miracles,

aren't you missing something?

Right! Liger!

[roar]

Well, I'll be!

That's the legendary Lion Type himself,

clearly I've underestimated you.

[chuckle]

I have to hand it to you, I didn't expect this.

Come on! You gonna teach me or what?

I'll do it for a novel.

I haven't read a new one in a long time

and there are no libraries around here.

Guess not.

I'm a gifted storyteller I know.

But I can't write surprise endings for myself.

Okay, but we only have textbooks.

They're mine!

Easy, pal.

What? I'm using them.

[Master Bug] Okay, then. Best of luck on your journey!

[Arashi] Hold on! I'll find something!

No! I'm not done my research.

We all make sacrifices.

Yeah? Well, what are you giving up?

Is this yours?

Uh, looks more like Battalia's.

I carry her stuff sometimes.

Oops, I forgot about that.

Nothing beats the smell of ink on the page.

It's just a fashion magazine.

Sure but every picture tells a story

and can take you to a whole new universe.

'kay. Sounds like it counts as a book.

I don't get it but I'm on board. The deal's on!

Not so fast, I asked for a novel, didn't I?

I'm willing to compromise and let you take the entrance exam.

It's a little game I like to call Zoid Tag.

Mind breaking down the rules?

Simple: all you need to do is touch me or Gyro a single time;

then I'll take you on as my student.

That sounds easy.

I kinda wanna try.

[cheeky chuckle] We got this in the bag!

[heavy breathing]

[Master Bug] Feel free to throw in the towel whenever you like.

[frustrated growl] You wish! Go Liger!

Man! Where'd you go?!

[Master Burg] Wow, I guess yellow's in this season!

Now! He's not looking!

We just can't get close enough.

It's like he knows where we're going to go before we do.

[Analog] There's a technical explanation for this phenomenon.

He's using Gyro's fine-tuned sensors to detect our movements.

Tricky. He can dodge us no matter what we do.

This is a problem with no simple solution.

[Analog] How can we surprise a wild card like him?

[Arashi] Take that!

Grr! I almost had you that time!

C'mon! I promise we don't bite!

[panicked yelp]

Target straight ahead!

Let me handle him!

'kay!

[terrified yell]

[Battalia] Am I the only one starting to cramp up?

Oh no, I'm right there with ya!

Plus I'm totally starving.

Time out, team!

We need food!

For once you're right.

Not to rain on your parade but Master Bug stole our lunch.

Well, there goes my plan.

Ready to give up yet?

In your dreams!

[furious growl]

[laughing]

[Arashi] Remember why we're doing this.

[Battalia] Arashi keeps pulling the same move

over and over again.

[Analog] Yep. Charging's his battle style.

Let's go! He needs our help.

What's wrong?

Nothing. He just doesn't think.

I'm done cleaning up after him.

I get why you're frustrated. Really.

It's not that he doesn't care.

He simply hasn't learned how to control his emotions.

That is not a good excuse.

But he is our friend.

Then it's our job to help him out.

[Master Bug] I wonder if these come in my size...

You look lonely. Did you come to surrender?

Not by a long shot.

I mean, I'll admit that Tanks isn't

the best-suited Zoid for Tag.

But he's a champ at hide and seek.

[alarmed yell] I'm done!

I'm just kidding!

Phase two.

[alarmed yell] No way!

Dodge this!

Okay!

[laughing]

Now that was rich.

[frustrated growl]

It's not fair. We had you!

[exhausted groan]

[Master Bug] So are you finally prepared to give up?

I mean, I know we're all having fun here

but we can't play this game forever.

[Arashi] No. This isn't over!

I'm not a quitter.

I won't stop until I get my revenge for Quade.

It's my mission.

[Master Bug] Where have I seen this level of intensity before?

[chuckle]

Right; that's where.

Poor guy. He's getting pretty desperate.

Maybe you should pack it in...

You did try your best.

You can be proud of that...

[Arashi] This isn't about me.

It's about keeping a promise.

A promise that I made to Team Supreme.

And to the rest of the world!

I need to get as strong as I can get!

Easy.

Come on.

[Quade] You look like you're in rough shape.

Nah, I'm on the top of my game.

You're back.

Are you really trying your hardest?

He's crushing you.

Lay off. He's tough. Besides I'm doing this for you.

Well thanks, but no thanks. You missed the point.

Do you remember the day you started

your adventure with Liger?

[Quade] The wind in your hair, the sky above you,

the smell of the earth beneath.

You had your whole journey in front of you.

How'd it feel? Incredible, right?

To know that the future was a blank page.

Don't lose touch with that.

You're the master of your own destiny, dude.

Okay. I have to get more powerful.

But for me.

Hello?

Liger... Give me an energy boost!

[roar]

Arashi!

Take a break.

[Quade] Put some trust in your friends.

That's the freest way to live.

And isn't that what your team is supposed to be all about?

I have to hand it to you, Quade. You have a point.

I feel much better. Nice roar! Thanks, buddy!

[roar]

Okay. We've got unfinished business.

[Arashi] But first things first...

Let's come up with a plan.

My horoscope is too accurate!

[yawning]

How about we call it a day kiddos,

all this reading is starting to make me drowsy.

[Master Bug] I could've sworn they were just here.

I wonder if they gave up without telling me.

It wouldn't be the first time,

I've even had someone send me a note three weeks later.

Oh well I guess I have no choice but to work on this crossword.

I can't believe it! Just like at the dentist's office!

It's obviously a trap,

but whatever it is they've got planned,

isn't going to work.

Master Bug's uncatchable!

Hold on sweet magazines, I'll save you!

Now on to phase two!

[Arashi] Liger! Fire up!

Bring the heat!

[Analog] Tanks! Fire up!

Ready? Go!

[Battalia] Needle! Fire up!

We're on!

Team Freedom's here to win!

It's all you!

[powered-up yells]

Unleash Wild Blast!

I'll admit I never expected that.

Laser Cannon!

[Master Bug] Whew!

Thanks for all the reading material! You're too kind.

[Battalia] Sting Spear!

I figured you'd want to use that attack on me!

[alarmed gasp]

No! That's impossible!

But it doesn't count.

You've got a pincer on the bag, not on me!

A roadblock situation.

I get it, you're trying to use a combo attack to corner me.

It's not going to work.

I'm not one but two steps ahead of you.

You can't catch me off guard.

[Arashi] Go for it!

King Claw!

You're so predictable.

I know every play in the book.

Huh? I've never seen a miss that bad.

Oh well I still have my loot which means

I've got everything I need for a picnic.

Hey. Wait. Now, where did that basket of treats go?

Time to dig in!

See the look on his face? That was priceless.

[horrified yell] You weren't after me,

you just wanted to get your food back.

Oh yeah, recharged like a battery!

Get ready 'cuz sparks are about to fly!

You want to keep playing, huh?

Of course we do!

No question!

In it to win it!

[laughing]

Well done! Really.

That combo attack was a masterful maneuver.

You all pass the test!

[surprised gasp] For real?!

You better believe it, kiddo!

Now prepare yourself for the hardest training of your life!

Sweet! That's what I'm talkin' about!

'kay! Let's get started! Yeah!

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