Synopsis: The Semi-Finals Are Up and Hou & Masato are facing once again for the 6th time. Both trained together and have been friends for a while, but only one can be crowned...
OP: Silhouette
Everyone is enjoying their meals at Gwen's Cafe. Eden & Gavrail are also there, enjoying some tea. Smiles are everywhere, and Gwen is just...fangirling slightly as she admires Eden drinking tea.
Gwen: She's So Wonderful...Drinking tea like that, isn't that right, Amaterasu?
Amaterasu, who's wiping some plates, is feeling really jealous while also agreeing with Gwen. Her expression is really sarcastic, but Gwen does not notice it.
Amaterasu: I know. She's so Elegant. Unbelievable...I mean...So Sweet...
Gwen: Who knows? Should I ask her to be my Big Sister?
Amaterasu: Maybe...What a nice addition. Not fai...I mean...How Wonderful...
Hou: Garga, can you stay here for a bit?
Garga: Of course, but are you going somewhere?
Hou: I am. Daryl. Masato. It's almost time.
Daryl: Got it.
Masato: Roger that.
Garga: {Curious} That's new...You three planned this?
Masato: To be honest, it's all Hou's Idea.
Daryl: We were hesitant, but once he made up his mind, he made up his mind.
Agito: By the way, Hou? Where's the Gar Trio?
Hou: Garcat caught a small fever. So Gardog & Garbird are looking after him.
Cross: Must be because he's jumping up and down and is too overactive.
Hou: Haha. You can say that again. Anyways, we're off.
Garga: Make sure to take care of yourselves. Look both ways before crossing the street.
Hou: {Disgusted} Garga...I'm Not A Child Anymore.
Masato & Daryl laughed slightly, and Masato patted Hou's left shoulder.
Masato: You are younger than us. We're both 14 years old and you're 13.
Hou: {Flabbergasted} But it's just a 1-year Difference, My Dude!!!
Daryl: And you're acting like a child.
Hou: {Angrily Blushed} Hey!!!
They both laughed. Everyone laughed.
Hou: (Brushes off) Okay, Okay. I'm going without you guys. (Goes off)
Masato: Hey!!! Wait for us. (Chases him)
Daryl: (Joins in) Don't run off like that.
The three Aces left the Cafe.
Eden: This tea is delicious. Do you mind if I also order some pepperoni Pizza?
Amaterasu: (Comes Up) Funny you should ask. The pizza's...
Gwen suddenly rushes in and takes the pizza away at high speed.
Gwen: IS READY!!! (Runs off)
Amaterasu feels surprised first before becoming even more jealous and a chubby face.
Garga: Amaterasu, can I also have pepperoni pizza?
But Amaterasu is not listening as she is slowly becoming angry.
Garga: Amaterasu?
Amaterasu: (Shadowed) I thought I was the big sister...
She grabs a plate, a glass cup, and breaks it with her bare hands. Everyone's shocked.
Agito: Are....Are you okay?
Amaterasu: I'm done. I am so DONE!!! (Turns into a Cat and walks away) HMPH.
Gwen: (Surprised) Wait. Amaterasu. Where are you going?
Amaterasu did not respond and just walked away. Everyone else was watching in surprise.
A few minutes later, the three Aces made it to Vile Ranma's Base. The three are standing together while watching in calm seriousness.
Masato: So this is Ranma's Base.
Daryl: Yes. Hou and I came here once.
Hou nods in agreement.
Daryl: But still, are you sure you want to do this?
Hou: Believe me. I'm more concerned than ever.
They all go in, and Ranma is there, standing in front of a wall.
Hou: Ranma!!!
Vile Ranma: Huh? (Turns around)
The latter is surprised to see all three Aces are here, standing before him. He feels angry.
Vile Ranma: What are you doing here? Get Out!!!
Hou: (Walks forward slightly) Listen. I don't want to fight you. But I want to talk. We all do.
Vile Ranma: There's Nothing to Talk About. Get Out!!! Before I make you.
Masato: Have you lost your mind?
Daryl: Hou came all the way just for a talk. Why can't you just listen to him?
Vile Ranma: Don't make me laugh. I bet you all came here just to make me surrender before the finals. If anything, I'm willing to bet that you all also came here to mock me. (Insults Hou) Oh look, I'm Hou. I've beaten Ranma once, and now I'm better than him. (Back to sense) Well Fat. Chance. Idiot. There is no way I will lose to a heartless loser like (Pushes him back roughly) YOU.
Hou: (Wombles) Dah.
Daryl & Masato manage to grab him before he falls. They look back at the latter with worry.
Vile Ranma: Just Admit. You never care about me. You don't even know I exist. You're just a guy, pretending to be a do-gooder who thinks he's too good for me. With your little stupid friends like those two by your side, I'm always the Odd One Out. The Joke. The Nobody.
Hou: Ranma...
Vile Ranma: Take your lies elsewhere. You big phony. And I promise you this, when we meet at the finals. I will not hesitate and slash you to ribbons. (Points) And you as well, Hoshino. I promise I will destroy you both!!! You will beg for mercy by then!!!
Everyone else watches in worry and horror. They all walk out. Hou is feeling absolutely heartbroken as he crosses his arms tightly. His tears are shown as they fall down on his face.
Hou: He didn't even give me a chance. I just want to talk like Old Times. Just all four of us. Hangout...I just want to go home...
Masato & Daryl softly pat him in comfort.
Daryl: Cheer up. He's just...out of sorts...give him time, I'm sure he'll come around.
Hou sighs, but Daryl deep down feels angry. He thought to himself, "But On The Day when we face each other, I will make him eat his words.". Later, they all arrived back at the Cafe, but upon reaching the door, there was a sign that said closed.
Masato: Closed? Gwen's Cafe doesn't close this early.
Daryl: Something's strange.
Suddenly, footsteps came in from their right, and Gwen, Eden, and all of the buddies ran in.
Masato: What's wrong?
Gwen: Have you seen Amaterasu? She just ran off and never came back.
All three are shocked.
Hou: What? Why?
Gwen: I don't know. I've been looking for her, but she's nowhere.
Masato: We'll help you.
Hou: Let's split up.
They all split up while calling out to her. They ran from area to area. However, to their dismay, she's still nowhere to be found. Soon enough, Sunset arrives. Hou reaches a park, pants down.
Hou: Where could she be? (Spots something) Huh?
In front of him was a park bench & Amaterasu was sitting there.
Hou: (Runs off) Amaterasu.
Amaterasu: Huh? (Notices Hou) Hou...How did you...
Hou: Long Story. Where have you been? Why did you...
Amaterasu: (Brushes off) Leave me Alone.
Hou: What's wrong?
Amaterasu: Tell Gwen that I'm cutting off our buddy contract.
Hou: Why? What did she do?
Amaterasu: She prefers Eden to be her big sister. Not Me. Meaning I'm No Longer Needed. After all, Eden's so Elegant and So Wonderful and all. Look at me, I'm a cat. And you didn't know this, but offscreen, I tend to break tons of plates. I'm so clumsy.
Hou: (Sits beside her & comforts her) No No No. That's not true. Sure, Eden is something, but still, there are things Eden cannot do that you can.
Amaterasu: Like what?
Hou: Gwen told me that you can sew clothes really well. If anything, you are also a monster from Katana World. You can shapeshift, no?
Amaterasu: I...
Hou: I understand you are jealous. But that is not the way. Gwen never said she would rather desert you. She loves you dearly. Don't look down on yourself just because she admires Eden. You are brilliant.
Amaterasu: I...(cries)...What have I done...
Later, they all meet up at the Cafe. Hou carries Amaterasu on his arms. Gwen notices it and is in tears and shock.
Gwen: Amaterasu !!!
Both Buddies hugged each other.
Gwen: Why would you...
Amaterasu: I'm sorry. I was jealous because you admired Eden more than me. But I was wrong...
Gwen: I've never forgotten about you. You are my Big Sister too, okay. We're all Sisters, Right, Eden?
Eden: I...(blushes while smiling) If you're okay with it...
Amaterasu, hearing this, snuggles warmly among Gwen's Arms. Everyone else watched with smiles while Eden & Gavrail joined each other and hugged them. But not everyone is in smiles. Hou is the one who was kinda sad as he grips his right wrist...
When nighttime arrives, Daryl & Cross are looking at the sky while sitting on a hill before Masato & Agito join them.
Masato: Mind if I join you?
Daryl: Not at all.
Masato: (sits down) You know...earlier was really...sad.
Daryl: I know...He was absolutely brutal. Too Brutal.
Masato: The amount of Jealousy he has. It is really incomparable. Hou does not deserve that at all.
Daryl nods in agreement.
Masato: (sigh) Never mind you & Hou, but the nerve he got earlier.
Daryl: What do you mean?
Masato: The way he said it is like he doesn't know I'm here at all. Like he plans to crush both of you, but he thinks that I would lose.
Daryl: I can see that...(sigh) Doesn't matter what he said. I'm going to beat Ranma no matter what. Once and for all.
Masato: Hmm...If you're gonna do that, then I might as well give it my all against Hou tomorrow. I mean, I haven't faced Vile Ranma myself so...
Daryl: Hmm...
Masato: I'm not saying you should lose. But you and Hou have the glory, and I think it's time I get one too.
Daryl: I know. But don't underestimate them. Remember, Hou was once a beginner before coming this far.
Masato: And Ranma uses Lost World and is also strong? I'm aware.
Daryl: (smirks) See you at the finals?
Masato: For Share.
The two then look back at the stars with smiles. The stars twinkle bright in the dark purple sky. Meanwhile, in Hou's Room, Garcat, who's lying down on Hou's Bed, is feeling better.
Garcat: I believe my fever just went down.
Hou: Good. I'm glad to hear that.
Gardog: Serves you right for being hyperactive.
Garcat: Yeah, Yeah.
Garbird: I've never had a fever before.
Gardog: You probably slept through it.
Hou: Okay. Go to Sleep Now. We have a big day tomorrow.
Garga: You heard him. Chop Chop.
Gar Trio: Yes, Sir. (Returns to their card forms and heads inside Hou's deck)
Hou: I've done what I could. All that's left is to give it my all.
Garga: Indeed. Let's win this tournament. Together.
Hou responds with a confident smile. The day of the match arrived. Everyone else is spectating once again.
Ion: Welcome, Everyone, to the semi-finals of the Ace Buddyfighter Playoffs. Today's fighters are....THEM.
Shows Masato & Hou.
Tako: It's the Ace of Games, Hou Ren, versus the Ace of Sports, Masato Rikuo.
Ion: Those two have faced each other in the past during the Helping Hands Cup Finals. How will things be today? Will it be Hou who conquers the Sports Champion once again, or Masato who beats the Gamer at his own Game?
Masato: The linked Spiral is our chain of bonds. Luminze. Spiral Linkdragon Order.
Hou: A deity of combat linking all words into one. Luminize. Dradeity...ACE.
Ion & Tako: Buddy...FIGHT.
Both: Raise the Flag.
Hou: Dragon World.
Masato: Ancient World.
While the fight goes on, Vile Ranma watches the match while laying his head atop of his arm while sitting down on an armchair.
Ion: Masato goes first. He cast Linkdragon Order's Links to increase his stats. Summoning Mazuru to the center and equipping Wildaxe.
Tako: He also calls Kaina to the left and buddycalls Agito to the right.
Masato: Joy, sadness, and strength. Unite as one.
All: Dragon Share. (Glows)
Ion: There it is. Masato's specialty, Dragon Share.
Agito: I'm going in. (Attacks)
Hit. 7 life.
Masato: My turn is over. Come at me, Hou.
Ion: It's Hou's move. He buddycalls Deity Gargantua Dragon to the right and equips GargaSabre.
Hou: And to the left. Knowledge Seeker, Gardog.
Gardog appears in his new form. He carries a small bag of books, and he also wears glasses.
Gardog: Infinite knowledge is within my reach, dog.
Hou: With its ability, I gain 2 gauge. Then I select one card from my gauge and add it to my hand. (Reveals Gar-Oracle)
Masato: You can do that?
Hou: Cast. Gar-Oracle. (Gains resources) And I set Combat Deity Hall.
Ion: Whoa. Hou is increasing his board. Moreover, A new spell?
Masato: For Share. Don't hold back. Show me what you got.
Hou: Garga. Attack Mazuru.
Garga: As you wish. (Attacks)
Mazuru revives with soulguard.
Garga: Penetrate!!!
9 life.
Hou: Gardog. Defeat Kaina.
Masato: I cast. Undying Linkdragon Order.
Ion: Masato blocked the attack and increased his life.
Hou: D G-EVO Activate. Change. Gargantua Dragon, Gattling Mode.
Garga: (G-EVOs) Gattling...Mode.
Hou: With Gardog's effect, when Garga G-EVOs, the opponent must discard one card from their hand.
Masato discards in response.
Hou: I attack Kaina with my Gargasabre. (Attacks)
Kaina revives with Soulguard.
Hou: Garga. Take Agito down.
Garga: As you wish. (Shoots)
Hou: With Gattling Mode's effect...
All three Linkdragon Orders are shocked.
All: We're the targets!!!
Masato: UH OH.
Garga: Gattling...SABER.
Garga shoots towards the three, destroying them as they yell. But Agito revives with Soulguard. Now, the shot that was shot towards the sky was directed at Agito.
Agito: AHHH...(Destroyed)
Masato: AGITO!!!
Ion: Say what??? Garga just destroyed three birds with one stone!!!
Masato: Grr...[So that's why he was after Mazuru and Kaina first. He wanted to get rid of their souls so that Gattling Mode could destroy them all...Well Played]
Hou: Revert, Garga. Attack the fighter.
Garga reverts and attacks.
Masato: I cast. Linkdragon's Resilience. I nullify the attack. (Blocks) And since I have 1 or less cards in my hand, I draw 3 cards.
Hou: Aww man...My turn is over.
Ion: Hou's playing skillfully, but it wasn't enough to corner the Ace of Sports. The latter even recharged his hand back up with one spell. Impressive. Let's see how Masato responds.
Masato: You know. I still remember the first time I saw you in person.
Flashback.
Masato: You were just a guy with a Paltube channel. At first, I misunderstood you, but then you showed me you're more than just a man. Slowly, your skills continue to improve, able to beat me in all of our fights.
Flashback end.
Masato: Even when Agito evolved. Even though we're friends. Why do I...feel somewhat...inferior. You helped me so much, but what did I do in return?
Hou: Masato...You felt like that the entire time, huh...if anything, I don't need anything in return.
Masato: You don't?
Hou: (smiles) No. I only want to be your friend. That's good enough for me.
Masato: You...
Hou: You and I have been through thick and thin. You defended me against Jasraj, the tag fight against the latter and Da Dan, helped save my channel, and even my birthday party. You felt like you did not help me, but isn't all that good enough?
Masato: You remembered all of that?
Hou: How could I forget? Those were fun times, you know.
Masato: You don't say...(smiles) No wonder we're friends. You're Humble as ever...But humbleness alone won't save you. Gather Linkdragon Order.
Many Linkdragon Order cards are gathered and thus...
Masato: Rumbling Spiral Thunderaxe, Emperor Agito to the center!!!
Golden thunder strikes forth.
Agito: (Appears) Incredible power flows within me!!!
Garga: (smiles) I've been waiting for this.
Agito: (smiles) So have I. The true rematch has begun.
Masato: Swift Claws Wings to the left. And I cast, Linkdragon Order's Hunt. (Draws 2 cards) Tsumaki to the right.
Tsumaki enters, and Masato draws a card.
Masato: I cast, Divine Dragon Creation. Right now, Agito has Harahara, Jisen, 2 Kainas, Mazuru, Johaku, and Cook in its soul.
Agito: Here we go, everyone.
Linkdragon Order: Yeah.
All: Spiral...Dragon...SHARE!!!
Agito sparks bright once again!!!
Ion: There it is. Spiral Dragon Share. Now Agito has 31000 power, critical of 4.
Masato: Agito. Attack Garga.
Agito: Yeah. Right now, I'm overflowing with power. (Attacks)
Garga: But I won't be defeated that easily. (Attacks)
Agito & Garga duel. Agito lands his sharp wings and Garga shoots his weapons and block the latter. Now Garga's on the offense and strikes back, but Agito blocks with his wings. Agito attempts to strike again and defeats Garga by rushing through. However, the latter revives with Soulguard.
Garga: Still here.
But Hou receives one damage due to Wing's Dragon Share.
Hou: D G-EVO Activate. (Draws) Change. Gargantua Blade Mage.
Garga: (G-EVO) I am the deity of mages. Gargantua Blade Mage is here.
Ion: G-EVO Time Baby. And this time it's another Magic World Version of Garga.
Daryl: Expected as much. Even though Hou G-EVO during his previous turn, because he went second, he's able to G-EVO twice.
Gwen: Smart move.
Vile Ranma: Deity Gargantua Dragon can use the power of all worlds. Obviously, it made sense that he use Blade Mage. Too predictable.
Hou: One more thing. You must discard a hand card with Gardog's effect.
Masato: Not a problem. Agito. Attack Garga Again.
Hou: Cast. Deity Green Dragon Shield. (Blocks)
Garga: And since Hou cast a spell...(Cast a spell) Sayonara. (Blasts)
Agito: AHHH. (Soulguard) That's Nothing.
Hou: Cast. Dragon Spell, Hiding Bomber. I destroy Tsumaki.
Tsumaki has exploded!!!
Masato: TSUMAKI!!!
Hou: Blade Mage's effect. Destroy Wings.
Wings: AHHH. (Destroyed)
Masato: WINGS!!!
Ion: WHOA. Hou cast a spell and destroyed another two birds with one stone!!!
Masato: In that case, Cast, Linkdragon Order's Renewal. Emperor Agito stands. And I call Wings to the left. (Does So) Agito. Forget Garga. Destroy Gardog instead.
Gardog is hit.
Hou: Gardog!!!
And one more damage thanks to Dragon Share.
Masato: (Attacks) Wild Axe!!!
9 life left.
Masato: It's sudden for me to do this, but...FINAL PHASE!!!
Hou: WHA?
Masato: I cast. Gambling all the Way. With its effect, I deal 1 damage for every number of times I attacked, plus two. In this case, 6.
3 life left.
Masato: My final phase isn't over yet.
Hou: Say what?
Impact Sequence.
Masato: CAST. Thunder Dragon Tornado!!!
Okay, seriously, you know how this goes.
Masato: IMPACT...THUNDER...DRAGON....TORNADO.
The Impact strikes and soon enough, smoke & a big explosion came out of his side.
Garga: HOU!!!
However, the smoke slowly clears, and Hou is unscathed while in blocking stance???? 2 life left.
Masato: WHAT?
Ion: UNBELIEVABLE. HOU SURVIVES THE BLOW. BUT HOW????
In a flashback, it's revealed that Hou sacrifices his set spell and uses its ability to reduce the damage by 3.
Masato: You reduced my damage?
Hou: {Confident} I don't fall so easily.
Ion: Hou survives the turn by a cinch!!! (Starstruck) Wow!!! Our Ace of Games is not taking this lying down at all.
Masato: Well, Hou. I can't do anything much. It's your turn now.
Both players & buddies look at each other with smiles and confidence. And Hou's eyes become even sharper and his expression becomes even more psyched. The latter begins to Aura Farm.
ED: Hello By Zabon.
Hou: My battle with Masato isn't over yet. And Daryl's battle with Ranma is coming soon. Next time, "Daryl vs Ranma". Join us for a buddyfight.
Story End.