Two years later...

YN POV

Two years have passed since my dad disappear without any trace. My mom and I did our best to live a normal life, but the problem is, it wasn't really easy with my dad gone. Aside from that, I've been training to be a sharp shooter with my slugs as well as frost.
   I did thought of being a sheriff one day but word spread that a man name Dr. Blakk is up to something and yet no one's trying to deal with it because he could have power for corruption. I couldn't take any chances but to be an outlaw, that way I won't be told what to do. Right now, I'm just heading to a tournament with my childhood friend on our mecha beast to get some slugs.

YN: Hey Trixie, how far before we get to the tournament?

Trixie: Not far, just a few miles away.

This is Trixie, we've been friends ever since we were young. Even though I was away for a year after my dad disappear, but we're still good friends. We often duel and find some slugs. She also likes to film with her camera.

Trixie: I'm sure we'll get there before it can even started. And what's with the mask?

YN: What? I thought I'd look good with it. Can't draw too much attention as an-

Trixie: As an outlaw. Right.

YN: Relax, its just for the tournament. Plus it was either that or the fake mustache.

Trixie: Fair enough. How's your new mecha beast by the way?

YN: Way better. Gotta thank my friend for this the next time I see him. He added some upgrades to make it faster.

Trixie: Well, remind me to meet him when I need some upgrades for mine.

YN: Oh, he'll be glad to help, he's a good friend.-

???: Help!

We both heard someone from a distance.

YN: Sounds like trouble.

Trixie: What about the tournament?

YN: There's still time. We can make this quick.

We both head fast to help.

3rd POV

Somewhere else, we see some random robbery robbing someone's trail until a young teenager has his blaster ready to shoot the robbery.

???: You need to go.

The owner nods before running away.

Robbery: Heh, I got the claim to this trail. Unless you're Will Shane, you better keep on moving.

???: That would be my dad. I'm picking up where he left off.

Robbery: (Laugh.) Oh is that a fact? Will Shane is someone to be afraid of, you're just a kid.

???: And I'm the kid who's holding a blaster. You willing to try me?

The robbery just folded his arms but he quickly shoulder charge at the teenager to drop his blaster.

???: Guess that's a yes.

The robbery loaded a Hop rock in his blaster and aims at the teenager until he hears another blaster ready.

YN: I wouldn't do that if I were you pal.

He looks behind him to see YN has Wrecker in his blaster and ready to fire at the robbery.

(YN with the mask.)

YN: We're in a tight schedule, so let's make this quick.

Robbery: (Aims at YN.) Heh, I got plenty of time to take on you.

YN: I wasn't talkin to you.

Just then someone blasted a arachnet and it caught the robbery with the spider net before the kid gets his blaster.

???: Thanks Pronto.

Trixie: Who's Pronto? And you're welcome.

YN: You're all right?

???: Guess I owe you guy for the help.

YN just twirl his blaster before tip his hat.

YN: No need pal. Just watch yourself, roads like these are always filled with guys like him.

Trixie: (To YN.) Hey, we need to get going. Don't want to be late.

YN nods and hop on his mecha beast.

YN: As much as I like introduction, we're on a tight schedule. But hey, we're heading to a tournament if you're curious. See you around pal.

???: Wait, who are you?

Before he could finish asking, they both left.

YN: You know, I've met a lot of people around, but I've never met him before.

Trixie: There's always new faces to meet.

YN: Fair point.

They continue on to the road until they finally arrived at the tournament.

YN: See? Told you there's still time before it could begin.

Trixie: Yeah, but you know I prefer to be here early for filming my competition. Plus the slugs are the bonus.

YN: Okay, I'll go sign you up while you film.

Trixie: Thanks.

YN leave Trixie for her to film while he signs up for both. After he sign up, he was about to get a warm up until he hears one of the referee saying a familiar name that caught his attention.

Referee: Shane? (Chuckles.) Well check this out. Kid thinks he's a Shane!

Everyone burst laughing at him which they don't believe. However, YN begins to believe he's a Shane, he does look Luke his father after all.

YN: A Shane, huh? Well I'll be.

Meanwhile Shane walks around until he heard a familiar voice.

Trixie: Excuse me, you're in my shot.

???: Oh. (Realize.) Oh, hey its you! Uh thanks again for you and your friends uh, you know.

Trixie: What, saving your butt? It'll be our little secret.

Eli: Then I again, I owe you. I'm Eli.

Trixie: Trixie. You told that guy you were a Shane. Is it true?

???: I have no doubt about that, he does look like his dad after all.

They see YN walk towards them and Eli ask from curiosity.

Eli: You knew about my dad?

YN: Only met him two years ago. Haven't seen him ever since. I'm YN LN.

Eli: Whoa! LN? My dad told me about yours.

YN: Shh! I don't want to draw too much attention.

Eli nods and Burpy now realize its YN and sees Frost. They both wave at each other.

YN: Glad to see you too burpy. (To Eli.) Take it you're here to win some new slugs?

Eli: Just here to win a few slugs before I go off and fight crime and stuff. (To Trixie.) What's with your camera by the way?

Trixie: I'm filming my competition, looking for anything that might give me an edge.

YN: Unless you're fighting that guy over there.

YN points at the competitives that are dueling. One of them uses a Tormato slug against his opponent and finish him off before making a victory dance.

Eli: Who's that guy?

Trixie: John Bull. He's the one to beat if you plan on winning this thing. Haven't found a weakness yet.

YN: Except for the fact that he's annoying jerk. But hey, if you're lucky enough, you might beat him.

Trixie: Speaking of which, shouldn't you be in there practicing?

Eli: Yeah, my friend is getting me someone easy to spar with. Unless you guys want to.

Trixie: And give away all my tricks? No thanks, I'd rather film you and learn yours.

YN: Wish I can, but it looks like your pal found someone who can.

Pronto arrives with a cave troll where YN recognize him.

Pronto: (Smiles.) Eli Shane, meet-

YN: No way, Kord?

Kord: Whoa, I'm surprised to see you here YN.

Trixie: You know this guy?

YN: He's the guy who I mentioned before about my mecha beast upgrades. (To Kord.) Which thanks by the way.

Kord: (Chuckles.) What are friends for?

They both made a bro handshake.

YN: I take it you're gonna duel Eli, huh?

Pronto: (To Eli.) What do you think?

Eli: (Sweat drop.) I think, this could be extremely painful.

YN: Where the real fun without a few pain?

Kord: Wait a sec, you told me I'd be dueling the Shane. That's just a kid.

Eli: (Smiles.) And you're a cave troll!

Kord: Let me guess, you don't want to soar with me either.

Eli: Are you kidding me? I've always wanted to meet a cave troll. You'll never find anyone more loyal, honest and brave than a cave troll. That's what my dad always use to say.

Pronto: Well clearly he spent little time around molinoids.

Kord: Will Shane said that?

Eli nods which made Kord smiles.

Kord: Aw come here you!

Kord gave him a big hug tightly.

Eli: So I take it this means we're gonna duel?

They both left to spar. Unfortunately for Eli, all he has are floppers. Aside from burpy of course. 

Kord: Take your pick.

Eli: Floppers, huh? (Smiles.) Great!

Pronto: What? Not great, Floppers are useless.

Eli: Every slugs is useful.

YN: Uh yeah, but not these guy. They don't exactly transform when slinging. Good company at least.

Eli: Oh.

YN: If it helps, I can lend you some of my slugs. At least until you have you own slugs of course.

Eli: As much I'd like to, I don't want to risk loosing your slugs.

YN: You sure? I mean I heard we're all going against tougher opponents like a giant hammstone, including each other. Ain't no Floppers would do any good.

Eli: I like to take my chances.

Eli and Kord get started on his training. At first Eli wasn't doing good, but shortly after he quickly adapt and manage to beat Kord. Sorta. They then take a break from training while having conversation.

Trixie: How is it that you've never been in a duel?

Eli: I made my dad a promise. I wouldn't take up slinging until I turned 15.

YN: 15? I started slinging when I was 14.

Eli: guess my dad was just a bit worried.

Trixie: Let me guess, happy birthday?

Eli: (Nods.) Yesterday.

Kord: I got a good feeling about you Eli. I mean you may not have lots of skills, but you got plenty of heart.

Eli: So you think I'm ready?

Kord: Definitely.

Trixie: Maybe.

Pronto: No.

YN: Give it time.

This made Eli a bit worried, but Kord comforts him that its gonna be fine.

Kord: You're gonna be fine. In fact, I almost feel sorry for whatever noob you're up against.

YN: Unless you're going against that guy over there.

YN points at the slinger shooting tazerling slugs at the target practice which he wreck them all.

Kord: Uh, remember what I said before about feeling sorry for the other guy? I totally take that back.

YN: It looks like you're up against Shock Wire.

Time skip, YN POV

After explaining what's Shock Wire skills. They began to duel on a river of lava while everyone else including us are watching from a distance. Their duel began but it seems like Eli is only using Floppers while evading all of Shock Wire slugs. However, I'm starting to realize what's he really doing.

Kord: Man, why isn't he using his infernus? Eli! You're never gonna win using Floppers!

YN: Relax, he knows what he's doing.

Kord: Yeah, but he's not gonna last if this goes on.

Trixie: No, wait. YN's right. I think I know what he's doing.

I see Eli is getting push to the corner until Shock Wire slug begins to overload which cost him to be shocked. This is a perfect opportunity to counter attack with Burpy which he finished within a short time. We all cheer at Eli first victory.

Referee: Guess you really are a Shane. Shock Wire, get over here and pay up.

Shock Wire: Yeah, yeah. (Holds his slugs.) Take your pick.

Kord: Oh, he's got some good ones Eli. Hey, hey, let's think about this.

Eli: (Smirk.) No Kord, I got a better idea.

Eli steps up and offers one of the slugs to join his crew and one of them did. I gotta say, he did the right thing for the slugs. Its nice to ask rather than forcing them to join the crew against their will. Couldn't help but smirk while leaning against a wall.

YN: (Smirk.) Not bad kid. Not bad.

Frost stand on my shoulder while smiling.

YN: Yeah, reminds me of me on my first slugs.

Eli sure does take it from his father for the slugs. But even though he has raw Shane talents. Why do I get the feeling something bad is gonna happen in Slugterra when this is over?