After come out from Caviar's hideout, Team Freedom have themselves meeting with the Emperor of Death Metal, Gallagher. Arashi decided to fight with him and Liger wanted to help him despite wounded after the battle with Caviar and Gabrigator. Even thought Gallagher's only using his Gilraptor, he still powerful despite not being serious. Penne and Onigiri along with their Zoids can't do anything but watch.

Gallagher is weird, fun seeker and an extremely dangerous Zoid Hunter. He's hair is pink with his hair tied swirly his face paint with white and purple, and black eyes. He's shirtless but showing his muscular body with scars, shoulder armors, arm protecters, purple pants and grey steel boot.

DM Soldiers: Gallagher! Gallagher! Gallagher!

Ryakko: Just surrender the Wild Liger! There's no way you can beat Gallagher-sama!

Arashi: I will never hand over Liger to you! I will never do that!

He jump off from Liger and stand in front it, protectively as he extend his arms.

Gallagher: My, my. Boy, do have have courage. But... this is the end.

When things about getting bad, Gilraptor suddenly rammed by another Zoid. As Arashi open his eyes, he saw Bacon and Tiger come to help them.

Bacon: It's too early to die, right, Arashi?

Arashi: Bacon...

Then Bacon jump down from Fang Tiger look at Gallagher as he stand next to Arashi.

Bacon: Didn't expect to see you here, Gallagher.

Ryakko: Don't you dare call him casually! You should call him as "Emperor Gallagher!"

Bacon: Shut up, Onion!

Ryakko: It's Ryakko!

Bacon: But you head make it look like an onion!

Ryakko: Well, your shaggy-head makes it look like a broccoli!

It makes Gallagher laugh at at Bacon. Arashi also laugh because Ryakko called Bacon as broccoli.

Bacon: *turn to Arashi* You don't have to laugh, too!

Then he saw all the dust and sand with the wounds that Arashi has after his fight with Gallagher. Arashi can deal with Caviar but Gallagher is another level.

Arashi: Broccoli!

Bacon: *turn to Gallagher* Gallagher, let these kid go.

Onigiri: Excuse me. Please let me go with him as well!

Penne: Me three!

Bacon: *glance at them* Who are you guys?

Onigiri: I'm Onigiri, a good friend of Arashi-kun!

Penne: Arashi-kun is a fan of mine.

Arashi: Liar!

Bacon: *turn to Gallagher* You heard them. Let these two go as well.

Gallagher: Hmm... I see. I'll let them go... to hell.

He snap his finger as the soldiers surround both Bacon and Arashi with their Zoids with their Raptors. Arashi look around them as Liger growl.

Bacon: Geez, you don't have to be so grumpy.

Then Tiger roar as it dash forward, defeating all the Raptors in one strike without Bacon's help.

Ryakko: Wh-What?! How?!

Gallagher: You're strong as well.

Bacon: I'll take that as you don't want to let them go.

Gallagher: Nope. I don't want any of them go, including you.

Bacon: I thought so. In that case... *ride on Tiger* We'll play with you.

Arashi: *ride on Liger* Yosha! Leave the boss to me!

Bacon: Huh? You're already beaten up.

Arashi: No, I have a feeling that I can do it!

Bacon: That's just your feelings. You and Liger already worn out.

Then they heard clapping making them look at Gallagher.

Gallagher: It's good to see that you have courage, boy. You still wanna fight despite all that damage that you've taken, you end up being scraps. But right now, I more interested on fighting Bacon.

Arashi: Eh?!

Ryakko: Wait a minute!

Arashi: Huh?

Ryakko: *dance stance* I will assist Emperor Gallagher-sama in this fight. All right!

Then a Kuwaga, a Stag Beetle type Zoid, appear and land next to him.

Penne: A Kuwaga?! It can't be!

Onigiri: What is it?

Penne: I've heard about him. The right man of the emperor that has the skill same as the Heavenly Kings, the Zoid Hunter that use a Kuwaga.

Arashi: So, that onion-head...

Ryakko: It's Ryakko!

Gallagher: Can you please stop? When finally I got a chance to fight, you going to interfere in my fight and steal my fun?

He glance down at Ryakko.

Ryakko: *bow* M-My apologies!

Gallagher: You will always and always be the secret weapon. Forever.

Ryakko: I thank you, great emperor!

But the situation makes both Penne and Onigiri sweatdrop.

Onigiri: It doesn't seem like it...

Penne: It is...

Gallagher: Now, it's time for us to begin.

Bacon: Arashi, you go to your friends.

Arashi: Eh?

Bacon: I count on you, Liger.

Liger glance at Bacon as it back away from the fight. Then Bacon look back at Gallagher.

Bacon: Thanks for waiting. Tiger is really wanted to fight now.

Gallagher: Showtime!

Bacon: Eat him, Tiger!

Both Tiger and Gilraptor roar at each other as they rush ahead and attack each other. They jump up and attack again. Gilraptor ram Tiger, Tiger slash Gilraptor, and then both of them headbutt. They use their claws to slash but end up tied as Bacon and Gallagher smirk with their fight. Both of them land on the ground as Tiger head toward Gilraptor but it dodged. Then Tiger attack again but Gilraptor saw this and lash it's tail. Tiger bite Gilraptor's tail making it roar in pain.

Bacon: Got you!

But Gallagher smirk as Gilraptor lash it's tail and throw Tiger away.

Bacon: Nggggghh!

Then Tiger stop and rush ahead for another attack. Both Zoids land a slash but both of them still tied making Gilraptor angry.

Bacon: *glance at Gallagher* It seems that you still got it.

Gallagher: *glance at Bacon* Same as you.

Tiger and Gilraptor roar and dash ahead, landing some fast attack that hard to predict.

Penne: I can't see them! Their attack too fast!

Onigiri: Both Tiger and Gilraptor as speed-type Zoid, and both of them are rare species. It's hard to tell which one will win!

Tiger and Gilraptor keep attacking without stopping. Their speed making their attack stronger but it doesn't seem to work at any of them. Then they stopped as Gallagher and Bacon glare at each other.

Bacon: Are you done?

Gallagher: Nope. *take out his Death Metal Key* The true fun... will begin now.

He activate the Key as it covered with red electricity.

Gallagher: Death Blast!

He insert the Key into the inserter as red electricity covered Gilraptor and it roar in pain. Gallagher push the Key casually and insert it completely, causing red flare appear at Gallagher and Gilraptor's right eye. Gilraptor roar in pain as it enter it's stance. The booster on it's back went up a bit, and two hook blades come out at each sides as Gilraptor enter it's fighting stance.

Forced Unleashed!

Onigiri: Ah! The Death Blast!

Ryakko: Go and support Emperor Gallagher-sama!

Two Raptors dash ahead.

Arashi: Hey, that's unfair!

But Gilraptor rush toward the Raptors and slash them, leaving slash marks on their body. It makes Arashi confused while Ryakko is worry.

Gallagher: *glance at Ryakko* I said don't get in my way.

Ryakko: M-My apologies!

Bacon: As always, you being hard even with your own mens.

Gallagher: Ehehe.

Bacon: It's look like things have got even rough. Tiger, it's been awhile since last time, but let's get serious!

Tiger roar loudly.

Arashi: It can't be... Bacon...

Then Bacon take out his Zoid Key.

Bacon: Blaze on! Fang Tiger!

Aqua-white flare appear at Bacon and Tiger's left eye as Bacon enter his stance.

Bacon: With my soul!

Then Key covered with aqua-white flare as the inserter come out.

Bacon: Unleash you instincts!

He insert the Key into the inserter.

Bacon: Wild Blast!

Tiger roar as it enter it's stance. The armor on it's back open the to sides as the spike like armor went up, and the dual spiked claws flip out to the front. Tiger roar and enter it's fighting stance.

Instincts Unleashed!

Arashi: That is... Fang Tiger's Wild Blast!

Then Tiger dash ahead as Gilraptor dash as well.

Gallagher: Cut! Cut! Cut! Cut! Cut! Cut!

Tiger and Gilraptor attack each other and turn back.

Gallagher: Not yet! Not yet! Not yet! Not yet! Not yet!

Tiger and Gilraptor keep slashing each other until Gallagher saw an opportunity and went out from the attack.

Bacon: What?! *snapped* Arashi, run!

Gallagher: I'll slash you all!

Arashi: Crap!

Liger tried to dodge but it's damage is too much. This makes Arashi and his team closed with eyes and cover their face. But before Gilraptor can reach Arashi and his team, it rammed by a Zoid and Gilraptor sent fly away as it land on the ground skidding.

Gallagher: My, my. It's look like we have another guest here, and a Zoid that I wanted just like Liger-chan.

Arashi: Huh?

As Arashi open his eyes, he saw a familiar Zoid with a familiar face but behind the sun light.

???: You really are an idiot... for not trying to improvise in this kind of situation. Right, Arashi?

Arashi: That voice...?!

He look up and saw no other than Spino Slasher along with Fang. Their Wild Blast already activate. Fang turn around as he smirk at Arashi and Liger.

Fang: I never expect that we'll meet again so soon!

Arashi: Fang! Slasher!

Penne: He's from before...!

Onigiri: That's Spino Slasher! An extremely rare Spinosaurus-type just like Wild Liger! Despite the huge size, it can move fast both om land and in water! The claws like blades can be use to attack the enemies and also rumored to be the friend of Liger!

Fang: *sweatdrop* Hey, Arashi. What is with him?

Arashi: Ahahaha! Sorry, Onigiri is Zoid Professer so he really know about Zoids...

Fang: That explained it...

Arashi: That's remind me, now I have three teammates! Where are you teammates?!

Fang: *felt down* I don't have any yet...

Arashi: Oh, I see. Okay!

Fang: Don't think it's a good thing!

Then he look at Gallagher. Fang gulp as he felt some tense just by looking at him.

Fang(In mind): So this guys is Gallagher, huh? The famous emperor of Death Metal... He doesn't look much, but that doesn't mean he don't have skills.

Gallagher: Hey, little boy. Would you surrender Spino Slasher-chan to me? I promise that I will take good care of it.

Fang: Hell no! Also, why your men wear like clowns?

Arashi: Ahahahahahahaha! Clowns?!

Ryakko: How dare you judge on how we're wearing?!

Gallagher: Ahahahahahahaha!! That's a funny joke!

Ryakko: Gallagher-sama?!

Gallagher: That's one of the funny jokes I've heard, boy, but... *dark glare* How long can you fight using Wild Blast when you still injured?

Fang(In mind): How did he know that?! It must be Soba!

Arashi: Injured? But I don't see any injuries! You're lying!

Gallagher: Why would I lying about it? After all, Soba-chan and Allochain-chan battle with him and he ended up injured. Don't you see the mark on Slasher-chan's body?

Arashi: Huh? Those...!

He saw the rough cut mark still at Slasher's right hand, also there's the rough slash mark at the right side of Slasher's cheek. Then he saw Fang panting as he hold his left shoulder.

Arashi: Your injured!

Fang: This wound are nothing! I'll protect you and Liger!

Slasher roar as it dash toward Gilraptor. Gallagher smirk as he make Gilraptor dodge but Slasher grab it's tail throw it up.

Fang: Bacon!

Bacon: Go, Tiger!

Tiger dash toward Gilraptor and land a strong slash, leaving a mark on it's body. As Gilraptor fall to the ground, Slasher rush toward it and bite the left side hook, snapping it from the body, making Gilraptor roar in pain.

Arashi: Yatta!

Ryakko: Emperor Gallagher-sama!

Onigiri: Amazing! They might win against Gallagher!

Arashi: Yosha!

Then Gallagher pull out the Death Metal Key, deactivating the Death Blast and the red flare disappear from their eyes.

Gallagher: As expected that you're strong, along with that boy. Between you and this guy, it's look like this guy is losing.

Bacon: Now you get it.

Gallagher: Okay. Everyone retreat!

Onigiri: Yatta!

Gallagher: Just kidding.

Onigiri: Eh?!

Gallagher: Hey, bring it here.

Ryakko: Eh? You mean it?

Gallagher: Yes, it.

Ryakko: But it's too dangerous!

Gallagher: It's fine, just bring it here.

Ryakko: Y-Yes, my lord! Bring it here!

DM Soldiers: Gallagher! Gallagher! Gallagher!

Then a DM Soldier riding a purple Catalga come along with a huge steel container. Fang and Team Freedom don't know what Gallagher's bring along but Bacon know it well.

Bacon: I never expect to you bring it along.

Gallagher: I just bring it in case.

When the Catalga stops, the container slowly opened. When it opened completely, it shows a huge dinosaur-type Zoid colored red and grey with deadly red eyes tied with huge chains. It was tied like that because it can get really ferocious when it's wake up and start moving.

Bacon: That's...

Gallagher: That's right. The Death Rex.

Death Rex is an extremely rare Zoid just like Liger, Slasher, Tiger and other rare Zoids. It's a Tyrannosaurus type Zoid that rule the ecosystem and known as the King of Zoid before Wild Liger shows up. This Zoid is told to be the reason of half species of Zoids went extinct. Despite in the same size, Death Rex looks bigger than Spino Slasher. Even Scorpear and Gannontoise step a bit back because scared of it.

Onigiri: No way... Death Rex...

Penne: What's wrong, Onigiri?

Onigiri: Death Rex is a Tyrannosaurus type that once rule the world. From all Zoids, it at the top of the ecosystem as well as the food chain. It also said to be responsible for the extinction of half of the Zoid species.

Penne: What?!

Onigiri: I thought it was just a legend... I never expect that Death Metal have one...

Then Gallagher went down from Gilraptor and went to Death Rex as he look at it.

Gallagher: This is the first time I ride him, so it will be a rough ride.

Then he went up to the seat.

Gallagher: Hey, hey, come on and wake up already.

After a moment, Death Rex's eyes start to shine. It tried to get up while the chains still tied around it's body but it won't hold him long.

Ryakko: Go and help Emperor Gallagher-sama!

The soldiers went there to untie the chains but only for the chains to breaked one by one because of Death Rex's strength, making them run away. As the last chain breaked, Death Rex stand up and let out a huge roar that trembles to ground. Tiger growl but Slasher take a step back.

Fang(In mind): What is that Zoid?! It's too strong! Even the roar itself is already that powerful!

As Death Rex look down, it saw a Raptor. The DM soldier on it went down and run away as Death Rex bite the Raptor at the head and lift it up. The Raptor struggle to get away but it couldn't until it stop moving, and fall down without it's head and neck.

Penne: The Raptor...

Onigiri: No way... A Zoid eat other Zoid...

Gallagher: Ehehe. There's more for you to eat.

Bacon(In mind): I can handle him by myself somehow, but... *glance at Team Freedom* While trying to protect them...

Death Rex growl at them.

Bacon: Hey, run away!

Arashi: *look at Bacon* But...!

Bacon: If you stay here, I'll get eaten as well!

Gallagher: Before we get to Liger-chan...

He turn his look at Fang making him startled as Death Rex run toward him and Slasher.

Gallagher: Let's end this one first!

Fang: Crap!

Death Rex roar as it ram into Slasher and bite it at the left arm making it roar in pain.

Fang: Gaaaaaahhh!

Gallagher: I'm not done yet!

Death Rex bite harder and then let go as it bite Slasher at the head making it roar in pain. Then it let go and bite the tail, slamming down Slasher. Death Rex get even more as it lash it's tail at Slasher, sending it away as it slammed on the ground. The power of the attack cause the Wild Blast to deactivate.

Fang: *panting* St-Strong...! So this is... Death Rex! The king before Liger!

Gallagher: Ahahahahaha! That is one of the best lose you've got!

Arashi: Fang! Slasher!

Gallagher: And now, let's begin with the other boy!

Then Death Rex change it's look to Team Freedom. It walk toward them as Gannontoise and Scorpear stand protectively in front of their riders.

Onigiri: Gannontoise...

Penne: Scorpear...

Arashi: What are you trying to do with my comrades?!

Fang: Arashi, don't!

Bacon: Don't be stupid!

Liger roar as it run toward Death Rex. But it slower than it use to because of the wound.

Gallagher: It's beyond your limit. And it's my chance.

Fang: Arashi!

Because of the wound, Liger can't even reach Death Rex. Death Rex dash toward Liger and open it's mouth. Before Liger get caught, Tiger push it to the side.

Bacon: You really are an idiot, you know that?

Arashi: Ba... con.

Liger fall to the side as Arashi fall down from his body. Slasher walk toward Arashi and Liger. When Arashi and Fang look at Bacon, their eyes widen because Death Rex has caught Tiger at the back right leg.

Arashi/Fang: Bacon...!!

Gallagher: Got you.

Bacon: Raaaaaaaaaahhh!!

Tiger release steam from it's body to close Death Rex's vision and get away from it's mouth but still have the damage.

Gallagher: What a pity. He's got away.

Tiger get away and land beside Arashi. It shows that Tiger's back right leg armor is broken.

Arashi: Bacon... Tiger...

Bacon: You really are troublesome.

Arashi: B-But, I...

Bacon: But I didn't hate you because of that.

Arashi: Huh?

Bacon take off his headband and take out an item. He cover the item with the headband and throw it at Arashi as he caught it.

Arashi: What is this?

Bacon: Arashi, you've made them...

Arashi: Eh?

Bacon: Your own team.

Arashi: Y-Yeah. It's Team Freedom.

Bacon: Team Freedom, huh? It's a good name.

Arashi: Ehehehe... Right? I have my comrades...

Bacon: That's right. You have comrades.

Arashi: Comrades... Yeah, you're right...

Then Arashi went unconcious. Penne and Onigiri went to him to check his condition.

Penne: He's unconcious.

Bacon: That's good. Hey, Fang.

Fang: Huh?

Bacon: It seem that you made your team as well.

Fang: Yeah, but I haven't found any teammate yet.

Bacon: That's fine. Good luck for searching your teammates. Also, take Arashi and his friends, and run!

Fang: But what about you?

Bacon: Tell Arashi this... "We'll meet again."

Fang: Huh? But, Bacon!

Bacon: You and Slasher can't fight in this condition. Run, and promise that you and Slasher will always be friend with Arashi and Liger even in different teams.

Fang: Bacon...

Bacon: Liger, Slasher, I'm counting on you.

Liger carry Arashi in it's mouth as Penne and Onigiri ride on their Zoid. Slasher follow them as Fang grit his teeth. Bacon saw them leave as he look back at Death Metal.

Ryakko: Don't let them get away!

Bacon: Your opponent is me!

As two Raptors is rushing ahead, Tiger's dual claws shine and slash the Raptors.

Bacon: Tiger Swing!

Then he look at Gallagher.

Bacon: You still can play, right?

Gallagher: I'm not letting you get away. The one that wounded isn't only Tiger.

It shows Bacon hold his side as his wound start to bleed.

Bacon: "I'm not letting you get away?" That's my line.

Gallagher: Heh...

Bacon: Now that they've run away, I can use this. There's no reason to worry anymore.

He take a breath as he close his eyes. When he open them back, he shout. The aqua-white flare change into blue-white raging flame.

Bacon: Unleash your instincts to the max!

Tiger roar loudly as some of the armor dettacthed from it's body. Bacon unleash the last stage of Wild Blast, the Limit Broken Wild Blast. Tiger roar as it dash in high speed toward Death Rex and bite it's right leg, making it roar in pain. Death Rex get Tiger off from it's leg and kick it away. Some more armor breaker but Tiger un back toward Death Rex and land a powerful ram.

Ryakko: What kind of attack is that?

The powerful ram send Death Red skidding away as it look back at Tiger.

Bacon: Gooo...!!

Tiger rush again toward Death Rex and bite it's head making it roar in pain. Then Death Rex throw Tiger away from it's head, sending it away.

Ryakko: Attack!

Four Raptors rush toward Tiger.

Bacon: Raaaaaaaaaaaaaahhh!!

Tiger roar loudly making the Raptors stopped on their track. Then Death Rex rush toward Tiger and lash it's tail, sending it away again. Then both of Bacon and Tiger glare at Gallagher and Death Rex.

Bacon: Pierce, Tiger!

Tiger run even faster than before as huge amount of energy surge through the bond of Wild Blast.

Bacon: Fierce Tiger Fang!

Tiger rush in very high speed toward Death Rex. Gallagher start to get worried and grab a Raptor, throwing it at Tiger making it lose all the power. Tiger fall down and the Wild Blast deactivate. Death Rex stump on Tiger making it roar in pain before use it's mouth to carry it up while keep trying to close it's mouth and snap Tiger into half.

Gallagher: Nice try. But you know that I hate to lose.

When Candy and Kabtor arrived, they already too late.

(A/N: If you don't know, Candy is a guy)

Candy: Bacon!

But Bacon smile sadly as Candy know what to do. He nod as Kabtor fly away.

Gallagher: If you don't try to protect that boy, you might can try even harder. What a pity.

Bacon: *smile sadly* Yeah... It seems that I have lose my touches.

Then everything turn black as crushing steel and bone breaking sound are heard. Everyone know what that means.

(Time Skip)

Onigiri: Arashi! Arashi!

Arashi wakes up and saw they at a canyon. The Zoids are at the lower part while Fang is sitting on the huge rock. Arashi sit up and look around.

Arashi: Huh? Where's Bacon and Tiger?

Penne and Onigiri look away as Fang keep looking down. Then Arashi stand up as he tried to get to Liger.

Onigiri: Arashi, where are you going?!

Arashi: I need to get to Bacon and help him! I need to help him!

Penne: Arashi, stop! He stayed there in order for us to escape! He sacrifice himself to save us!

Arashi: No way... Because of me... Bacon is... Bacon is...!

???: What is about Bacon?

They look up and saw Candy with his Kabtor. Fang look up to them as he stand up. Then Candy jump down in front of Arashi as he look at Arashi's teammate.

Candy: Your comrades, huh? *look at Fang* And him? He has a different symbol at his badge.

Arashi: He's a friend. Along with Slasher.

Candy: I see. So, what is the word Bacon said?

Penne: Um... "We'll meet again."

Candy: *look at Arashi* Look? Bacon will be fine.

Then Fang went up to them as Arashi take out the item that Bacon gave to him. He open the headband and saw a Zoid Key.

Penne: This is...?

Onigiri: A Zoid Key?

Fang: I never saw a Zoid Key like this.

Arashi: Is this belong to Tiger?

Candy: It doesn't look like it.

Arashi: So what Zoid Key is this?

Candy: Who knows. Ask Bacon when you see him again.

Arashi: Oh, okay.

Then Candy ride on Kabtor and fly away. The only way for Arashi to be fine is the lie to him.

Candy(In mind): I hope this is what you wanted, right, Bacon?

But Fang able to see through the lie. He also have to keep this from Arashi until he know it himself.

Fang: Arashi, I'll be going now.

Arashi: Eh? You won't be travelling with us?

Fang: If I don't have any teammates, then it's useless I trying to make a team. But... Here.

He throw something at Arashi and he caught it. When Arashi open his palm, he saw Team Burst badge.

Arashi: Aren't this...?

Fang: Your my best friend. You might not part of my team, but just keep that badge. If there's anything you need, just ask Liger to roar as loud as he can. If I'm nearby, I will definitely come you help.

Then he jump and ride on Slasher. Slasher glance at Liger as it growl. Liger growl back at him as Slasher start walking away.

Arashi: *from distance* Fang! Slasher! Let's meet again!

When it's already far away from Arashi and his team, Slasher stop walking as it glance at Fang. Fang grit his teeth as some tears come out from his eyes.

Fang: RAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHH!!!

To be continued...

"Zoid today is... Gilraptor! Gilraptor is a Deinonychus-type Zoid and a rare raptor species. This Zoid is speed type that can land powerful attack when it move in high speed. There's only three Gilraptor shown in the series but Drake and his Gilraptor that mostly show up. He keep using Death Blast at his Gilraptor but for some reason Gilraptor always wanted to be with him even thought being treat badly."

Next time...

"After the first meeting with Gallagher, Fang and Arashi was end up beaten until Bacon and Tiger came. But things get bad when he ended up killed by Gallagher. But Fang will meet with someone that might help him cheer up. Who will be the first one meeting him?"

"The Bounty Hunter! A Girl who use Kabtor."