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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!

[theme music plays]

♪ Zoids Wild! ♪

♪ Zoids Wild! ♪

[all gasp]

[Arashi]

♪♪

Rock, paper, scissors!

Look for the Zoid Key! Go!

Yes!

Aw, man!

What, are you giving Analog an eye exam?

No it's a game! Called "Find the Zoid Key."

The objective is to anticipate your opponent's command.

Analog's the grand master!

Check this out!

[Arashi] Look for the Zoid Key! Go! Go! Go! Go!

Prediction is my jurisdiction.

See? What did I tell you?

All he's trying to do is guess where you're pointing next?

Okay, then which Rider's ready to do the dishes?

[both gasp]

[Analog] That's not how it works.

Look for the Zoid Key! Now go!

[both groan]

[Analog] Fine.

[groans]

Keep scrubbing until they sparkle.

[Analog] I'm scrubbing!

We should probably leave soon.

You wanna be in charge of picking our next stop?

Oh! Sure! I'm prepared for-- [muffled groaning]

[Arashi] I wasn't ready.

No fair.

[Arashi] A wanted poster? Wait! For Bastion?

Looks like he's gotten on someone's bad side.

That means Gigaboss' minions must be nearby then.

[Analog] Great hypothesis.

We should probably approach with caution.

But there's no Dark Metal Empire logo!

[Arashi] So who's after him?

[shrill scream]

[all] Huh?

[groaning]

Honey! We'll be okay.

We had a deal, cheese puff.

You give us a cut of the dairy business,

and we leave your family alone.

[Dabe] But I did! I sent it in last week!

Oh! And yet I ain't got it.

Not my problem if it got lost in the mail.

Let's settle then.

[alarmed yell]

We'll take this and call it even.

Anything but that!

Our entire life savings is in there!

Please, I'll do anything you want, give it back!

Who's that guy?

[flying yell]

What'd I miss?

[all] It's Bastion!

What's crack-a-lackin'?

You wanna smackin'?

You better scram or I'll send ya packin'!

Big mistake, kid. Let's see you try.

[pained yells]

Why so surprised? I warned you guys!

He's running away with their money!

Wait!

Where does he think he's going?

He can't get away with that.

Not with us around!

Hey! You know we can't keep up with you!

Are you all okay?

Mm-hmm. Am now.

Don't worry. We're getting your savings back.

Oh, thank you...

I had no idea DJ Bandit had assistants.

[together] One day we're going to join his crew too! [giggles]

[angry growl]

Real talk! You've got some explaining to do.

Chill out, bro. Everybody's happy and I keep the zeni.

I rob from the robbers, so call me Robin Hood.

It's finders keepers and I do the world some good.

But that's not the Bastion I remember.

Huh?

You don't help people for the reward,

you do it because it's right.

Join us! It'd be fun!

I'll pass...

No money, no can do. I got my eyes on the prize.

Why is that important to you, anyway?

If you have a reason, let me know!

Here's the thing! I'll do it for some bling!

I got my heart set on a big ol' check,

and no disrespect but you ain't got it, yet!

[Arashi] You know what?

On second thought, you really aren't such a nice guy.

[Arashi] But I'm sure you've got it in you.

[wondering gasp]

Quit acting so tough.

I'm positive you've got a soft side,

you've just gotta let it shine.

[shocked gasp]

Yo listen, your attitude's a curse when it comes to the purse,

so I rehearsed a verse that's gonna burst your universe!

What is that even supposed to mean?

Nice is nice but it don't pay the price of a bowl full a rice

or a watermelon slice.

Charity's hilarity, bro!

[furious groan]

Fine! Plan B!

[roar]

[battle cry]

[Arashi] I'm getting through that thick head of yours!

[Bastion] Push me around and Tryke will

shove you right back with a backtrack attack.

But if you fill my coffer with an offer,

I'll make like a flying saucer.

In English?

I'll lose to you for three thousand zeni!

Enough!

[Arashi] Liger! Fire up!

Fan the flames, and bring the heat!

We've got a bad attitude to roast!

[powered-up yell]

Unleash Wild Blast!

Gettin' salty, huh? Fine by me.

It's show time! Pump it up!

Pounce Liger!

C'mon, turn just like a turntable!

Chicka-chicka, there's no way!

You better believe it!

[roar]

Deleters!

Where did these guys come from?

[shocked gasp]

Hold it, Bastion!

We're not finished!

Go! We have to chase him.

What's their deal?

It's like they're helping him on purpose.

[Battalia] You've got backup!

[Battalia] Get 'em!

[flying yell]

[Battalia] Try that again, I dare you!

[Battalia] Uh... That was easy.

[Arashi] Yeah, too easy.

Huh?

[Battalia] Arashi. Check it out.

[Dabe] Wow, thank you so much for your help.

It's all we found.

They didn't take anything else, did they?

No, no. This is such a relief, you have no idea.

Hey, you know what?

Now that I think about it,

there wasn't a struggle at the end there.

That means he left your bag behind on purpose!

[all] Seriously?

Yeah. I guess I must have got through to him.

I did this big speech. It was nothing, though.

Some people say I'm their inspiration

so I won't--

[all] I wanna be just like DJ Bandit someday!

What about that Arashi guy?

He's pretty cool, too. Right?

[Analog] Hello?

Have you noticed that you're missing a valuable teammate?

[coughing]

[gasping]

All of this yelling is giving me a sore throat.

[pained howl]

That's weird, where's Battalia?

Usually Team Freedom's inseparable.

Don't get me started!

[Landlord] This is getting outta hand.

DJ Bandit's gotta go.

Maybe if we lay low he'll disappear.

Did you bonk your head?

If we just sit around hoping for the best,

we'll be broke by the end of the month.

So then, what do we do?

We have no choice. I'll make the call.

[Greta] Who's Bastion?

[Analog] He's a friend.Take a look.

[Greta] Oh! You're talking about DJ Bandit.

He's pretty famous around here

for standing up to the bad guys who run this area.

That's fine! But he's still robbing people!

Technically speaking the money's already been stolen,

so the harm's been done. [giggles]

He only goes after those rotten crooks.

He'd never pick on an innocent farmer or villager.

I get it.

When he's able to track down the original owners,

he returns their zeni.

[Battalia] That's why the kids look up to him.

Anyways, if your friend's picture is on a wanted poster,

he's doing something right.

The real thieves are getting desperate.

But there are pieces missing.

Those Deleters showed up.

What did they want and whose side are they on?

Hm. Great questions.

All I can say is that they must be stationed at Trotswick.

Where's that?

Down there, in the valley.

[Greta] It's beautiful but rumor has it,

it's also an outpost for the Dark Metal Empire.

Good to know.

I bet Bastion's nearby, too.

Look around, everyone seems so happy here.

For a city under Dark Metal Empire control

it certainly appears to be quite peaceful.

[Arashi] That's what they want you to think.

But don't let your guard down.

This crowd could be full of double agents.

[Arashi] Hey! Who are you looking at?

[pained howl]

I've been hit! Man down! Man down!

[pained grunt]

I know Arashi doesn't always fit in everywhere,

but this place might be especially difficult for him.

Oh, he'll find a way.

This town is famous for being well dressed.

Okay, that might be a problem.

You see what he's wearing, right?

Yo, you're not gonna believe this!

[Analog] The first poster we encountered

had a five million zeni reward,

but this one is at seven million zeni!

They raised the bounty.

Whoa. Didn't see that.

Wait, so what did you want to show us exactly?

My bad! Right!

[Arashi] Check out his photo! It's way off base!

I barely recognize him!

[Arashi] It's missing...

That, and that, and that. Don't ya think?

[Battalia] Uh, ew? Now he looks like a space clown.

[Arashi giggles] Why, thank you.

-What a masterpiece! -[all] Huh?

Yes, it's a commentary on

the role of the archetypal bandit as court jester.

Clever. Does seventy zeni sound like a fair price to you?

Huh? To buy it?

Sorry, is that too low?

I'll gladly pay one hundred zeni to own a piece of your genius!

Do you accept?

[Arashi] Yep!

[pleased humming]

I make sensible purchases!

You managed to sell that to a stranger?

What was wrong with him?

Wait! Eureka!

Oh! So cute! You're melting my heart!

I want it on my fridge!

Here!

[Analog] Thank you!

[happy singing]

Just as I thought.

With so much money in circulation

the residents will pretty much buy anything.

[both gasp]

[both giggle]

[all] That gives me an idea!

[chuckles]

Let's make more! Who's with me?

I'll have my own Zoid garage in no time at all!

Every rider in the world will wanna visit my shop!

Aw, yeah! Pizza every day! I can taste it!

[laughing]

[sneezing]

[chuckles]

Uh... I'm really sorry!

[chuckle]

That's okay.

A thousand zeni will make it right.

Man...

[coughing]

[sighs]

Who knew running an art gallery would be this exhausting?

Zip it. You don't know the struggles of a true artist.

[Battalia] I worked so hard on this and no one will buy it.

Aw, hey. Chin up...

Even though it's not selling, I still think it's beautiful.

[Battalia] Find the Zoid Key! Go!

[frantic yell]

Mercy.

[sneezing]

Sounds like you're catching a cold.

I don't think that's it.

There's just dust in the air...

A lot more than usual.

[sneezing]

[Bastion] Yo, y'all ready for an epic freestyle?

Comin' right at ya!

My mission is great diction and the key's in the ignition.

[Bastion] Gonna start up the transmission

and commission you my tight flow!

Radio! The outflow of my tempo! Yo!

[amazed chatter]

I knew we'd find him.

Impressive disguise, huh?

No. Besides now's not the time for compliments,

we have to catch him before he can run away.

Hold on!

Oh yeah? Why should I?

Think about what would happen if you stopped his show.

The crowd would demand you make it up to them.

With zeni.

Ah! Good point!

Step back, I'll take care of this.

It's a ballet!

Pirouette my rhymes with a lil' cache!

Hey, it's your doomsday

'cause I've come out to play and steal your fans away.

Wait, this is your master strategy?

It is somewhat unconventional,

but I detect a high probability of success.

Not so fast!

Wanna rap battle, well ya gotta prove your class.

Oh, that's rich.

Comin' from guy with terrible pitch.

Sick burn!

Now's your turn!

Let's share the beat, first!

Here's our verse!

[both] We gotta smooth flow that'll quench your thirst.

Comin' out the tap like an electronic, supersonic,

megaphonic, biharmonic burst!

Word!

Listen up, yo.

I gotta give you credit, your rhymes can really shred it,

but I'm number one!

Sorry to say you've been outdone.

Here comes a home run.

I've already won! You can have second place.

That ain't no fun, and this ain't no race!

Well, hurry up, hun!

I've outpaced your showcase.

I rise like the sun!

[Bastion] I rule over outer space!

[Battalia] Your rhymes weigh a ton.

Time for a face-to-face!

You're on!

[both] Warmin' up the crowd like a fireplace.

Punchin' up our words like they're uppercase.

[Battalia] Hey!

[both] Polishing our flow with a hint of grace.

Tying up a bow when we've aced the show!

[cheering]

That was off the chain!

[coughing]

One more song!

[coughing]

Huh?

Your crew should come over to my place.

[Arashi] So this is your house, huh?

That's right.

Come meet the chillest roomie ever.

[Bastion] Give it up for Raina.

Hmm?

[coughing]

Hey, are you okay, lil' sis?

Hm. Huh?

Just tired.

[coughing]

Yo, yo! Baby bear went to the fair and got a pot of honey.

She poured a cup, gulped it up, and rubbed her achy tummy.

Icky sticky, gummy yummy.

[coughing]

Hocus pocus, turtledove fairy.

Cast a magic spell that smells like bubblegum cherry.

Thank you. That hit the spot!

[chuckle]

Mm. [giggles]

Looks like you've got someone to take care of, too.

Mm-hmm! Her name is Strawberry!

Bastion gave her to me so I'd always have a friend close by.

She makes me a little less lonely when he's gone.

Huh? Hm.

[coughing]

Huh. [growls]

[Arashi] Hey! Where are you going?

We're happy to chip in with whatever.

[Bastion] I just gotta grab some more medicine.

It's expensive, but it's worth it.

Anything to help her cough go away.

I gotcha...

That's why you're always tryin' to make money.

You're just looking out for your little sister.

[Raina coughing]

Yo! Hold up, Bastion! I'll come, too!

[Bastion] Oh, you gotta be kidding me!

The bottle's basically empty.

Five thousand... Excellent...

Yo, you listening?

Where's the rest of it?

So sorry for the inconvenience.

Due to the difficulty in acquiring

the ingredients for this product,

we've been forced to raise our prices.

My heart goes out to you and to your sister.

But sadly there's just nothing I can do.

[seething growl]

-[rattling] -Hmm.

[Haxile] Have you been watching over him

and intervening when necessary?

Yes, sir!

Job well done, you should be proud.

It's all happening according to plan.

[coughing]

[Bastion thinking] If this keeps up,

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

[citizens coughing]

[Raina] Bastion's running late.

[coughing]

Easy now. You should get some rest.

Good idea. I'm positive he'll be back soon.

So, why don't you take a nap?

Hm.

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

What an unexpected call.

You're not increasing the reward for his capture are you?

[Haxile] Understood. Consider it done.

Perfect.

All the pieces are falling into place,

and soon we will collect our prize.

[evil chuckle]

♪♪