Dream

I'm in the Shizuoka Arena. It was the finals. I'm with a few people I don't know. I can't see their faces clearly. I was about to face off my opponent with my teammates. I had the Gunpla ready. My Quanta Kyuubi. I worked really hard on making it. I place down the Gunpla on the GP base. I'm ready to go with my team.

"Kaoru Iori, Quanta Kyuubi, launching!"

I fly out with the Quanta Kyuubi, going at full speed. I had my customized GN Sword V and eight Sword Bits ready. My opponent was using a Reborns Gundam. Man, it's like I'm playing out the anime of Gundam 00's second season. I aim my GN Sword V at the Reborns Gundam.

"Wiat Kaoru! There's something wrong."

"Huh? Tou-san?"

"Onii-chan, the arm. It's not on properly."

"Sasami?"

I then see the arm get loose and pop off. Not good. The Reborns Gundam moves my arm to the side and aims at me with it's GN Beam Rifle. I quickly get the Sword Bits to protect me, but it knocks them off with the GN Fangs!

"Ah crap!"

I then get shot by the Reborns Gundam as everything goes white.

Home

"Gah!"

I fell off my chair as my Gunpla was on the table.

"Ow. It's all a dream.", I said as I rubbed my head.

I grab my Quanta Kyuubi as I notice that the arm was on and the Sword Bits weren't placed in well on the customized GN Shield.

"Oh right. I didn't put the arm on before I fell asleep. And the Sword Bits aren't on either."

I look at my desk to see the arm to my Gunpla was there with the other parts. Just as I put the Gunpla back on the table, I hear my mom calling me and my sister.

"Kaoru, Sasami, please look after the store for me.", said Mom.

"Okay."

"Got it Kaa-san."

My name is Kaoru Iori. I'm 16 years old. I live with my younger sister, Sasami, and my mom, Rinko. My dad is going around the world, promoting Gunpla. Many try to make a move on my mom since she's what guys like. And my sister ended up inheriting her looks too. I can see lots of guys trying to go out with my sister and making looks at my mom, knowing that she's already married. Well, at least my sister turns them down. I mean, she's only 15 and she already has mom's huge cannons. No, I'm not trying to set this up as something incestual. That's just wrong to me. I change out of my pajamas to wear a white and red shirt, denim jeans, red sneakers, and blue cap. Before I put my cap on, I fix up my short blue hair. I get out of my room to bump into Sasami.

"Ow. Careful Onii-chan."

"Sorry Sasami."

This is my sister Sasami. She has blue hair tied in twin tails with an ahoge. It moves on its own sometimes when she gets interested on something. I make sure that creepy guys stay away from her at school. You'd expect that with my bombshell of a mom, my dad would have given me more brothers and sisters. I go down to the shop floor with Sasami to see mom with her purse. Sasami and I then put on our shop aprons.

"Colonel Rinko Iori is off to the 08th Supermarket, in order to procure supplies.", said Mom with a salute.

"Supplies for Sukiyaki?", I asked with a salute.

"For vegetable stir-fry."

" "Eh!?" "

We both complained to mom picking out vegetable stir-fry for dinner. Though...

"Ara, you two are the ones who said that my vegetable stir-fry is the best."

"Yeah, but..."

"Can't we try something else mom?", asked Sasami.

"How about next time, okay?"

" "Okay." "

Mom then heads on out of the store.

"So, be good to the customers.", said Mom as she turned to us and waved, leaving us to look after the store.

"What customers?", I asked.

"I know. Business has been a bit slow recently.", said Sasami.

"It's not like our store's in front of a station or the shopping district or anything like that.", I said.

"I wonder why dad make a plastic model store here?", asked Sasami.

"As if I know."

I then see someone step into the store as the bell goes off.

"Hey Kaoru, Sasami."

"Hey Zeke."

This is my childhood friend, Zeke Alistair. He's a year older than me. He gave himself the title, "The Ghost of Char". I'm not sure if he's trying to pass himself off as Full Frontal from Gundam Unicorn. He has a Gunpla from the same series that I tune for him. He's an American who moves back and forth between America and Japan because of his dad's job. He has white, messy hair, forest green eyes, a black muscle shirt with a black bikers jacket, and a military style cargo pants with a black belt and boots. I one time saw that he has a cosplay of Char's military outfit from Mobile Suit Gundam, but in black with the trim being colored white and crimson. He wants to wear that for the Gunpla Tournament someday. He works with Sasami and me at the shop.

"So it's empty today too?", he said as looks around.

"Unfortunately yes.", I said.

Zeke comes from a well off family, but he insists on helping out with the shop. Mom thought why not and just hired him. He's the one guy who hasn't made a move on my sister. Of course, he know what happens when someone tries. I like Zeke and all, but I think it would be weird if he goes out with Sasami and things don't go alright. And that would make our friendship awkward. But I do know he has his eyes set out on a girl at our school. He also enrolled in the same school I go to since last year.

"Geez. It would be difficult to get any good opponents today.", he said.

Zeke's normally laid back and friendly, but acts like a sarcastic ass when it comes to someone he doesn't like. And then there's when he battles with Gunpla.

"I know. It's only busy when some people pass by here after school.", I said.

"Well, it's a Sunday after all.", said Zeke.

"If only we can advertise to other places so that people will come.", said Sasami.

"I know, how about we use you Sasami? With your looks, I'm sure you can attract a crowd.", said Zeke.

"Zeke, not cool.", I said.

"Hey, I'm just trying to get ideas to jumpstart this place.", said Zeke.

City

A young man with red hair looks up at the sky on top of a skyscraper. His sunglasses cover his eyes as he was lying on the grating.

"It amazes me every time. All these buildings have people living inside them. How many times bigger than Arian could it be?", he said as he chuckled.

"Hey!"

The young man gets called out by someone. He looks to see a police officer yelling at him.

"What are you doing there? Get down before you get hurt!"

"It's okay, old man.", he said as he gets up.

"Who are you calling an old man? I'm only 25! Anyway, get down. Get down!", said the officer.

The young man wets his finger and sticks it out into the wind, measuring of where he should go. As the wind blows, he finally decides on his path.

"Right. I've decided where to go!", he said as he pulls his sunglasses off his eyes.

Home

I was dusting the shelves as Sasami was working the register and Zeke was sweeping the floor. As we were working, I hear the front door open as the bell goes off. Finally, some customers.

"Welcome!", I said.

It's a little boy and his dad. I then see the kid look amazed as he looks at the samples I made.

"Gundams! So many Gundams! It's amazing!", said the boy.

"They're well made."

"Thank you very much. I built them for display myself.", I said.

"All of them?", asked the man.

"Yes.", I said with a sheepish smile.

"You're amazing."

"There he goes again.", said Sasami.

"Well, it's a good skill of his. He did help fine-tune my Gunpla.", said Zeke.

Hey, cut me some slack here. I like to build Gunpla.

"If you can build them so well, you must play Gunpla Battle too.", said the man.

I flinched a bit when he said that. Sure, I can build really well, but my skills aren't what I'd call good. Well, not by tournament standards. ...Okay, okay, I suck. Not once have I beaten Zeke in a Gunpla Battle. But he has been helping me a bit, so I'm not totally useless. Even Sasami beats me with just the samples we have. It's kinda sad when your own sister hands you your ass on a silver platter on a Gunpla Battle.

"Yeah, kind off..."

"You must be good.", said the man as he then notices the trophy dad won.

"Oh boy, when that comes up, he flinches.", said Zeke.

"I know.", said Sasami.

"Runner-up in the 2nd Gunpla Battle Championship World Tournament!? That's wonderful!", he said.

"Uh, that's my dad's trophy.", I said.

"So much for the confident side of his from earlier.", said Zeke.

"I know.", said Sasami as she sighs.

"Otou-san, what's this Gunpla?", asked the kid.

"I can't quite remember..."

That's my cue to shine. I see them looking at my sample Wing Gundam.

"It's the Wing Gundam. It can transform into bird mode for high-speed flight. It also has the high-calibur buster rifle. Excelling in firepower and mobility, it's a well-rounded suit for those who are starting out.", I said.

"If you watch the anime Mobile Report: Gundam Wing, you'll learn more about the Wing Gundam.", said Sasami.

"And it's pretty epic that it has a buster rifle because you can scream out at your opponent and say 'Imma firin mah lazor!' at your opponents as they get caught in the blast. I tried it out once and it was fun.", said Zeke.

"Awesome!", said the boy.

"Keisuke, would you like that one?", asked the man.

"Yeah.", he said happily.

"If you can build Gunpla like him, you'd be able to win battles for sure.", said the man.

The door then opens as I hear someone very annoying show up.

"I wouldn't be so certain of that.", he said.

"Who are you?", asked the man.

Great. Sazaki. He just had to come in and ruin my thunder. So much for an easy day. I can't believe this guy is in my class year. At least once I graduate from school, the only time he'll bug me is during Gunpla Tournaments and when he visits me, though, I think that's still not enough. Whenever I face him in a Gunpla Battle, he destroys me with that Gyan of his. Even acts so smug about it.

"Sazaki..."

"Kaoru Iori's Gunpla is certainly well-built. He didn't just assemble the plastic models. He smoothed out the seams and colored them with special paint. He made them look just like samples.", he said.

I then see him flick his hair. Here comes the annoying part.

"But just because they're well-built, it doesn't mean they can win battles. Right?", said Sazaki.

"He's got a point Kaoru.", said Zeke.

"Not helping Zeke.", said Sasami.

"Well I..."

"Then let's try it and see. Whose Gunpla is better, yours or mine? In a Gunpla Battle!", said Sazaki.

"I wanna see!", said the kid.

"Eh!?"

"Your customers also want to see.", said Sazaki.

"Hold it. I've been itching for a Gunpla Battle all day. I can fight with Sasami and Kaoru as much as I like, but I want something fresh. You game?", asked Zeke.

"But my challenge is to Kaoru Iori.", said Sazaki.

"I know, but he's a member of our store. And if you challenge an employee of our store, you face all of them. And I'm the vanguard. So what do you say?", said Zeke.

I definitely owe Zeke on this one.

"Oh alright. But I'll face Kaoru next time, so no chickening out.", said Sazaki.

Zeke and Sazaki then go into the room with the Gunpla Battlefield. I see Zeke comb his hair back, making it look a bit spiky. Oh geez, here we go again. It's no longer Zeke, but his alter ego, Z. He's brutal, insane, merciless, and sadistic when he gets mad. Good thing he has his own Gunpla, I'd rather not let him use the ones I make.

"Please set your GP base.", said the machine as the two fighters do so.

"Beginning Plavsky particle dispersal."

The machine then starts to kick up the Plavsky particles. Those particles make it so that the Gunpla can actually move. I don't really know how all of it works, but I'm okay with just seeing Gunpla move.

"Field 3, Forest."

The forest. A good place for beginners who do their first Gunpla Battle. I then see Zeke and Sazaki get surrounded by particles to make the control system for their Gunpla.

"Please set your Gunpla."

I see Sazaki pull out his Gyan. As for Zeke, his custom Gunpla.

"Huh? What's that Gunpla?", asked the kid.

"That's Zeke's custom Unicorn Gundam. He calls it Black Knight.", I said.

Zeke's Unicorn Gundam has the same weapons like the original with the two 60mm Vulcans, 4 beam sabers with the two only accessible with the NT-D, the beam magnum, and the I-Field Generator Shield. But he added a few more weapons and changed the color of the Gunpla. He added a collapsible beam scythe that's attached to the lower back, a pair of beam tonfas, the Armed Armor DE to the shield, and from the Susano'o, the Shiranui and Unryu katanas to make the Soten dual-blade on the hips. It has a metallic black color with a white trim. And the performance is higher than the Unicorn would be normally. The two fighters set their Gunpla on the base. I can see the look on Zeke's eyes. The beast is about to be unleashed.

"Battle start."

"Susumu Sazaki, Gyan, here I come!", said Sazaki as he launches out.

I then see Zeke chuckling evilly. Here we go.

"Zahahahahaha! Rage! RAGE ON! Black Knight!", said Zeke as he launches out like a maniac.

The two Gunpla are out on the battlefield. Sazaki's Gyan goes for shooting Zeke's Black Knight, but Zeke dodges his attack. Zeke takes out his beam magnum and fires at the Gyan. Sazaki dodges the attack and he tries to block the second shot. When he did, the shield was badly damaged!

"Just one hit ruined my shield!? What is that thing!? A monster!?", said a surprised Sazaki.

"Come on. Come on! Entertain me!", said Zeke as he switches to his beam scythe and rushes Sazaki.

Sazaki pulls out his beam saber to block his attack, but gets pushed back! He then tries to get some distance.

"He's crazy!", said Sazaki.

"Come back, I haven't even started yet.", said Zeke as he follows him while firing the vulcans at the Gyan.

The vulcans hit the thrusters on the Gyan, making it lose speed as an explosion went off.

"Eh!? I'm losing speed!?"

Sazaki stops and turns around to see the Black Knight going to him. He freaks out and gets out his beam rifle only for Zeke to slice it in half. The Black Knight then kicks the Gyan to th ground and puts his beam scythe to the head. He takes the head off as it explodes.

"No... Stop..."

"Zahahahahahaha! More. More! I still want more!", said Zeke.

I then see Zeke pulling each limb the Gyan has slowly as each part gets taken out.

"Stoooooooooooooooooop!"

"It's over. You didn't entertain me at all.", said Zeke as he finishes the Gyan off by firing at what's left with his beam magnum, making the Gyan explode.

"Battle ended."

The game ends as the Black Knight stands victorious over the ruined Gyan.

"My Gyaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaan!"

"Wow! Your Gunpla is so strong!", said the kid as Zeke's hair goes back to normal.

"My Gyan..."

Sazaki never fought Zeke before, so it's no surprise that he would be shocked at seeing his Gunpla get that ruined. Zeke really went crazy this time.

"Zeke, your alter ego went too far.", said Sasami.

"Oh, sorry. That's my fault.", said Zeke with a sheepish smile.

"Otou-san, I want the same one he has!", asked the kid.

"Is that so? Okay then."

Sazaki then picks up his ruined Gyan.

"I-I'll be back, but next time, you're fighting me Kaoru Iori!", said Sazaki as he leaves the store.

The man and son then bought the Unicorn Gundam Gunpla and leave the store.

"Thank you very much.", I said.

"Well, I got to battle today with someone else, so I'm good."

"Thanks Zeke. I owe you."

"Don't worry about it. Though, if were going to the tournament, don't you think we should get more people for our team?"

"Yeah, but I don't want Sazaki on our team, using my Gunpla. He's too rough with them and I don't feel anything from how he uses his Gunpla, so I can't trust him with the one I'm making.", I said.

"*sigh* But we still need two more fighters for our team. We don't really have the luxury to be picky.", said Zeke.

"Zeke's right Onii-chan. Even winning the tournament will help get this place going with customers.", said Sasami.

'I wish I could fight well. Just like my dad.', I thought as I go outside to wipe the glass on the door.

I would like to fight along side Zeke and one more fighter. Just like how Tou-san did back then. His RX-78 Gundam was so good back then. Going toe-to-toe with other famous competitors of the time. Dodging shots from the Gundam Mk V and other mobile suits. Even countering by firing back at them and getting multiple kills in one shot. He's so good I wanted to be like him. The crowd would scream as my dad would score each kill in the tournament. It wasn't just the stories that got me into Gunpla, it was Tou-san. And Sasami is into it because of him too. Sure, Tou-san gets Spartan about Gunpla, but it's a good thing I don't act out like that. Neither does Sasami.

"If I could just control Gunpla like Tou-san..."

"Kaoru. Is something wrong?", asked Kaa-san as she came back.

I turn to see Kaa-san behind me as I was wiping the doors. Zeke and Sasami come outside to see her.

"Oh, nothing's wrong.", I said.

"Zeke just fought with someone and destroyed another kid's Gunpla easily.", said Sasami.

"Ara, Zeke. Did you have fun?"

"You could say that Ms. Iori.", said Zeke.

"You made Sazaki run home crying.", said Sasami.

"I did?"

"You did.", said Sasami with a deadpanned look.

"I'm gonna go out for a bit.", I said as I gave my wash cloth to Kaa-san and left.

"Kaoru? I wonder what's wrong with him?", asked Kaa-san.

"Who knows?", asked Zeke.

I walk down the sidewalk, going into the city.

"I want to win. With my models and with my ideal movements. I want to win at Gunpla Battle!"

Later

I sit down to think on a few things. As I sat down, a commercial went on the big screen at the shopping district. It's the commercial for the 7th Gunpla Battle Tournament. I look to see the clips from previous Gunpla Battle Tournaments that showed before the promo for the commercial showed up.

"The 7th Gunpla Battle Championship is just about to begin! Will you be able to survive?"

I look at it as I realize one thing. I can't! I still need two more fighters for our team! And they all look so strong! I know Zeke would have a blast, but I don't want just him to fight on his own. Sazaki may have a point, but I don't want him in our team if he ends up using my Gunpla. I tell him that I can tune his Gyan, but he just wants to use my Gunpla. I can't have that. Not with the way he treats it.

"I have to think of some way to get team members and win at Gunpla Battle." I muttered.

"Hey."

"Huh?"

I look to see someone around my age looking at the big screen that's still showing the commercial. He has red hair, light brown eyes, and has his sunglasses on his hair.

"What?"

"What's that video playing over there?", he asked while eating bread.

Is he for real? He doesn't know about Gunpla Battle?

"Don't you know about Gunpla Battle?", I asked.

"What's that?"

"You build Gundam plastic models, or Gunpla, and fight wth them. That video's a commercial for the tournament.", I said.

"Fight with the... So it's like mixed martial arts?", he asked.

"Well, something like it, but with the plastic models.", I said.

This is really weird. He doesn't seem to be Japanese, but even a foreigner would know about Gunpla Battle. Then, my stomach grumbles. Crap. I didn't get to each lunch earlier.

"You want some? It's good.", he said.

"No thanks, I shouldn't...", I said to respectfully decline.

"Okay. Bye.", he said as he turned to leave.

Just when he did, the baker shows up, looking mad. I then see him grab the guy's wrist.

"Found you, you little thief!", said the baker.

"Eh!?"

Wait thief? What's going on?

"Hey now, don't walk up to people and call them thieves!"

"How can you say that!? You stole bread from my store!", said the baker as the guy looks at the bread.

"This? It was left outside of the store. So I took it, that's all."

I facepalmed from hearing that. I guess he never heard of storefront sales. Is he living a sheltered life or something?

"It's called storefront sales! I can't have you taking them without paying!", the baker complained.

"Then put them somewhere safe!", said the man with the bread.

"What did you say!? How dare you be so brazen! I'll take you to the police!", said the baker.

"What!?"

I look around to see a crowd gathering. This isn't looking good. Better think of something. Oh, I know!

"Please hold on for a second!"

The baker then looks at me and recognizes me.

"You're Iori-san's..."

"I don't think he meant badly. I'll pay for it this time.", I said as I gave the baker the money for the bread.

I then go to the park close to my school. I bought some soda for the stranger and myself.

"Here.", I said as I held out the soda to him.

"Thanks."

He opens it up and drinks it. As he did, he swallowed it and was amazed.

"What is this? It felt weird in my mouth!", he said.

"Haven't you ever had soda?"

"But it sure tastes good."

So he never had soda before? That's weird. He then keeps drinking it until he emptied it, making a refreshed sigh.

"Cool! It's refreshing."

Really weird. I wonder who he is. A foreigner who doesn't know about Gunpla Battle and has never tasted soda is bring up some weird flags.

"Guess I caused you trouble.", he said.

"It's not your fault. You just came from overseas and don't know Japan well, right? We should help other when in need.", I said.

I then see him get up and make a serious face.

"I'll pay you back for this. That's a promise.", he said.

"Don't worry about it."

"I can't do that. It's a matter of family dignity. Our honor will be harmed.", he said.

He's kinda exaggerating there. He's sounds like someone from a noble family or something.

"I'll give you this.", he said as he held out something.

"What is it? A gem!?"

He's willing to give me something that looks really expensive!? I can't! It's too much!

"I can't take something so expensive.", I said as he just gives it to me.

"It's just a rock."

I guess if he insists, but I don't feel okay with it though.

"And you are..."

"I'm Kaoru. Kaoru Iori.", I introduced myself, late as it is.

"I'm Reiji.", he said as he pointed to himself.

Reiji? A foreigner with a name you would normally think is Japanese? Hmm, I wonder if he's half-Japanese. I then see him pick up the empty soda bottle.

"If you're ever in trouble, just make a wish on that rock. At any time, in any situation, I'll come running. I'll handle any sort of trouble. That's a promise. I swear.", said Reiji as he trows away the empty bottle and shows me his bracelet.

That bracelet has the same gem that he gave me.

"That's sounds good. You sound like a superhero or something..."

I look to see that he's already gone.

"Huh? Where did he go?"

I look around the park to find him, but there was no trace of him, like he vanished. Just who is Reiji? I then went back home with the gem he gave me. Zeke already left for home as the day was over. He got into more Gunpla Battles with other customers while I was away. I hope he didn't break their poor souls or anything with his alter ego.

Next Day

It's during my free period at school. I was looking at the rock that Reiji gave me. Why would he give me something this expensive?

"It's beautiful."

I look to see that it was Mayu who commented on it as she looked at it. Mayu Kirishima. She's one of the most beautiful women at school. She has a buxom figure with violet eyes, very long two-toned hair of blue and violet tied in a ponytail with a red ribbon that goes down to her legs. I could hear the pervs say that her measurements are 104-58-88. I tried to block that out, but that failed. She's a talented artist and very gentle to everyone. Well, she's the class president after all. She's the nicest person you could meet. Many men try to ask her out only to get shot down. I haven't asked since I know she's out of my league. She sits next to me, making me the target of many men who want to be her boyfriend since I sit next to her. Though, it's not like she expressed any interest in me.

"That gem is beautiful."

"It's just a rock. Don't you think it's silly?", I said.

"What is?", asked Mayu.

I don't get it. Why would Reiji give me something like this? I think it's a gem or a crystal, but he says it's only a rock.

"Hey Kaoru. Huh? What's that?", asked Zeke as he pointed at the rock.

"Just a rock that someone gave me.", I replied.

"Looks cool. You going to sell it for money?"

"I don't know."

I then think back on Reiji's words. If I wish on this rock, he'll come? I hope this isn't some prank or anything. Though, he doesn't look like the type to pull someone's leg like that.

"I think you should keep it. It's beautiful. It probably has something special in it.", said Mayu.

"Well, if it's just a rock, I doubt anyone would want to buy it off you.", said Zeke.

Well, Zeke's right about that. If it's only a rock, it's not worth much or at all.

"Oh, Zeke. You going to challenge the model-building club today?"

"Nah. Their captain is always busy with being part of the student council. I was hoping to get a challenge from him or someone skilled like him though.", said Zeke.

"I heard that Asuka is joining in the model-building club.", said Mayu.

I then notice that Zeke's eyebrow twitched. Asuka Kurosawa. She's the other beauty of the school. She has black hair with split bangs and hazel eyes. The pervs say that her measurements are 98-57-86. Do they just like blurting out women's figures or something? I heard that she's very playful and easy going. Though, she also likes to tease the men that go after her. Every time one man tries to ask her out, she tells them to face her in a Gunpla Battle. So far, she's still single, meaning that she hasn't lost to anyone yet. She said that she'll only go out with someone who's stronger than her. Talk about a condition.

"Is she a good Gunpla Battler?", he asked.

"I...I don't know. I've never seen a Gunpla Battle before.", said Mayu.

"You have no idea what your missing. You should try it.", said Zeke.

"If you need a model to make, you can visit my family's store.", I said.

"Thank you.", said Mayu.

"I've heard that the men who faced her lost.", I said.

"How many?", asked Zeke.

"All of them."

"She beat every man that tried to ask her out? Interesting. Maybe I should take a crack at it."

"Are you going to ask her out if you win?", I asked.

"Hmm, not sure. I'd only do it if she wants to. And, well, my folks have been getting on my case about being single.", said Zeke.

"They been telling you to get a girlfriend again?", I asked.

"You have no idea. My mom thinks that I should have a girlfriend already, instead of putting my time into Gunpla. Sheesh.", he said.

"Well, you're not the only one on that Zeke.", I said.

I have noticed that Kaa-san and Sasami wants me to find a girlfriend too. They usually see me just building Gunpla that they worry too much. So nosy. I hope Tou-san won't get involved since he's busy enough as is, promoting Gunpla to the world. And I have to complete the Quanta Kyuubi and the other Gunpla I want to make for the team too. I then notice that Mayu was blushing a bit. I wonder why she's doing that?

Later

I've been putting together the parts for the Quanta Kyuubi. I haven't managed to get the Sword Bits or other weapons ready, but this will have to do. I attach the arm to it and move it a bit to test the mobility.

"Good.", I said as I go show it to Kaa-san and Sasami.

Too bad Zeke isn't here since he left earlier. I wanted to show him my Gunpla. I haven't let anyone see the Quanta Kyuubi when I was building it. Now, it's time.

"Kaa-san, Sasami, I finished it!"

I place the Gunpla on the counter to show them. My Quanta Kyuubi.

"The unique Gunpla I made for the Gunpla Battle Championship. The Quanta Kyuubi."

It's colored metallic orange with the wrists and legs colored metallic black. The head has the ears of a fox with the face mask being white, and whisker marks on the helmet. The helmet also has parts that turn into jaws when in fox mode. The only weapon it has so far is the GN Sword V, but I plan to finish the Sword Bits and add more weapons to it later.

"It's my own original, based on the ELS 00 Quanta.", I said.

"That's wonderful.", said Kaa-san as she smiled.

"Looks cool Onii-chan.", said Sasami.

"I still have to work out the Sword Bits and other weapons though."

"I don't know much about Gunpla as you or Sasami do, but..."

She looks more into the Gunpla and smiles.

"It has the same kind of aura as the models your dad built.", said Kaa-san.

"You think?", I asked.

"Yes."

"I wish Zeke would see this. And even Mayu-chan.", said Sasami.

"W-W-What makes you think she would be interested in it?", I said as Sasami teases me.

"Ara, you're blushing Onii-chan.", said Sasami.

Geez, Sasami sure likes to tease me about that. She knows I like Mayu, yet I'm too scared to approach her. I then saw Sasami and Kaa-san's eyes sparkle.

"Ufufu, I hope you try asking her out Onii-chan. I would like to have Mayu-chan as a big sister.", said Sasami.

"Yes, I know she would be perfect for you.", said Kaa-san.

Please give me a break! I have enough worries as is for the tournament! I then hear the door open. Who could it be at this hour? I turn to see the one person I don't want to see right now.

"Looks like it's finally done.", said Sazaki.

"Sazaki, you again?", I said.

"Hello, Sazaki.", said Kaa-san.

"Hi crybaby.", said Sasami.

Sazaki then sees my Gunpla and runs to it with a smile.

"I see, this is your new model for the championship. It's beautifully made. Just right for me to operate!", he said.

"That isn't for you!", I complained.

"Oh, you still don't get it? You can't win battles with your control skills. Especially since your sister and that psycho are much better than you."

And how would he know that my sister is better than me at Gunpla Battle? I clenched my fist as I couldn't take it anymore. I told him time and time again that he should use his own, but instead he wants to use the Gunpla I make.

"I'll prove it in this battle. With the Gunpla I built.", I said.

"That's the spirit. I wanted to battle you before, but that guy had to get in the way. This time, you're all mine to fight. So if you lose..."

"You can do as you like with it."

"That's what I wanted to hear!"

"Are you sure, Kaoru?", asked Kaa-san.

"I know he lost to Zeke, but he's still pretty good.", said Sasami.

"It's fine. If I can't even defeat him..."

"I've heard enough."

We all turn to see a middle-aged man holding one of our models. It's Mr. Ral!

"Ral shall be the judge of this battle.", he said.

"You came."

"Who's he?", asked Sazaki.

"Ral-san is one of our regulars.", I said.

Ral-san then looks at Sazaki's eyes closely.

"You have good eyes. They're filled with confidence and ambition. You have guts, too.", said Ral-san as he got back.

You forgot the part where he's annoying, aggressive, and careless.

"But nothing is guaranteed on the battlefield, boy.", said Ral-san.

"Welcome, Ral-san."

"Hi Ral-san, you looking at models again?", asked Sasami as Ral-san turned to see them.

The atmosphere changed when he saw them.

"R-Rinko-chan, Sasami-chan. Excuse me for disturbing you.", he said.

Geez, don't go chasing my mom, it's creepy. Or my sister for that matter, that's creepier and pedo territory.

No place to run and Zeke isn't here to help me. I'm on my own this time. This is my fight. I go to the room and start up the Gunpla Batlefield.

"Please set your GP base."

Sazaki and I set our GP bases. No turning back now.

"Beginning Plavsky particle dispersal."

The machine starts to disperse particles to show our battlefield.

"Field 2, Desert."

The desert. Full of sand, plateaus, and canyons. It's a place where you can trap your opponents if they're careless.

"Let's have a good look at your life-or-death battle.", said Ral-san as he, Kaa-san, and Sasami watch.

"Please set your Gunpla."

I place my Quanta Kyuubi on the GP base as its red eyes light up. Sazaki does the same with his Gyan. Looks like he managed to fix it after the damage he took from Zeke's sadistic rampage.

"Battle start."

I place my hands on the controls. I know this is going to suck.

"Kaoru Iori, Quanta Kyuubi, here I go!", I said as I send out the Quanta Kyuubi.

"Susumu Sazaki, Gyan, here I come!", he said as he sends out his Gyan.

We both got to the ground and stand in front of each other.

"So what'll his first move be?", I said as I noticed that the Gyan was dropping his beam rifle and shield.

"He dropped his weapons!?", said Kaa-san.

"Why do that? He could fight as is.", asked Sasami.

"That's a sign that he'll fight on equal terms.", said Ral-san.

"That's not it. I don't want him to make excuses when he loses!", said Sazaki as he rushes at me with his beam saber.

I quickly dodge his beam saber by moving to the left.

"He's quick."

"Gunpla's performance depends on how well it's built. Kaoru's new model shows just that."

I then start to skid on the ground roughly! I need to stop!

"But its performance seems to be too much for him to handle!", said Ral-san.

"Onii-chan..."

I try to regain my balance as I nearly hit the cliff. That was too close. I didn't want to damage the Gunpla too much from just dodging. Sazaki then comes around from the other side of the plateau and comes at me with his beam saber.

"You can build a good machine. But you can't control it well enough. That's the sad reality!", said Sazaki as he swings his beam saber at me.

I quickly block and try to dodge his next attack. But the force causes me to lose my balance and I go flying into the cliffside.

"Ngh, not good.", I muttered.

"Onii-chan, get out of there!"

I look to see Sazaki coming at me. I could only dodge by quickly transforming into fox mode and got my GN Sword V back.

"Ooh, interesting. I haven't seen anyone make an ELS 00 Quanta have the ability to transform. This makes it even better when I start using it myself!", said Sazaki.

I was using the jaws to grip on the GN Sword V. I see Sazaki coming at me at full speed. I quickly jump out of the way, but I lose control. I can't fight too well in fox mode either! I quickly transform back into suit mode. Just as I get back on the ground again, Sazaki was already in front of me! I quickly block only for my GN Sword V to get knocked off my hands again! He then kicks me to the edge of the battlefield! The edge of the field flickers as my Gunpla was at the edge. This is bad. Really bad!

"Onii-chan, stop messing around and beat him already!", said Sasami.

Sazaki's Gyan was walking to my Gunpla.

"I don't want to hurt your machine anymore. I'll ring you out to end the match. Then, that Gunpla will be mine to use in the tournament. And I already have another person who can join our team, so this will be good for us.", said Sazaki.

I look around to see that I have nowhere to go. I'm trapped. I can't get away. What would Tou-san do? That Gyan is getting closer. Am I going to lose again? I know Zeke beat him before, but why is it that I can't do anything against him? I haven't done anything yet. The Gyan's mono-eye glows as it was right before me. I don't want to lose. I don't want to lose anymore! The Gyan then sets itself up to push my Gunpla out of the stage. Dammit! I brace for the worst when...

"Don't give up!"

I hear a voice. A familiar voice.

"Go forward!"

I felt a hand grab onto my right hand and pushed it forward. The thrusters on my Gunpla lit up as I rammed the Gyan!

"What!?"

The Gyan gets pushed back as it skids the ground and kneels down from the damage it took. I turn to my right to see Reiji standing next to me.

"Reiji. Why?"

"You made a wish. That's why I came.", he said.

A wish? I then thought of the rock he gave me. I took it out to see it was glowing.

"Kaoru, I'm going to keep my promise. I'll fight in your place!", said Reiji as he takes the controls.

"But you've never done this before, right!?", I asked.

"Leave it to me!", he said as he plays with the controls.

I see my Gunpla making weird moves and poses, like if it was dancing.

"What are you doing with my Gunpla!?", I complained.

"Who's he?", asked Sasami.

"Is he Kaoru's friend?", asked Kaa-sama.

"Haven't a clue.", said Ral-san.

All I can do is watch Reiji mess with the controls to get familiar with them, but my Gunpla is dancing around wildly! I can't believe this! The Gyan then recovers as the beam saber then turns back on.

"I can't believe this, Kaoru. You're letting an amateur use your machine? That... That Gunpla... It's supposed to be mine!", he shouted as he rushes in.

He swings his beam saber as Reiji dodges it. He then kicks the Gyan, knocking it off the ground! No way, he's only fighting for the first time!

"Okay, I get the idea!"

"Don't mess with me!", said Sazaki as he tries to stab and slash my Gunpla with his beam saber.

Reiji dodges each attack and counters when an opening was there. Sazaki then flies off to get the beam rifle and shield. Hie movements are as if he was a Newtype, and this is his first Gunpla Battle. I see Reiji smirk as he was enjoying this. Sazaki then picks up his beam rifle and shield.

"I won't accept such a thing. I won't accept it!", he said as he fired missiles from his shield.

Reiji dodges the missiles with ease as they pass by and hit the ground!

"Kaoru, don't you have any weapons?"

"My GN Sword V is close by. It's set on the third slot.", I said.

Reiji sees it and picks it up while dodging shots from Sazaki.

"Got it!"

He then rushes the Gyan while evading the shots! Those movements are just like Tou-san's. This is what I was looking for. My ideal...!

"What? Who are you!?"

Sazaki is demoralized as Reiji charges in!

"You're finished now!"

I saw the GN Sword V hit the Gyan and cuts it in half! He then gets the Quanta Kyuubi away from the Gyan as it explodes!

"Battle ended."

"My Gunpla...it won.", I said as I was shocked.

"I... I lost the battle again...?", said Sazaki as he saw his Gyan destroyed, again.

"That was a great match."

"That was awesome, Onii-chan.", said Sasami.

"Congratulations, Kaoru.", said Kaa-san.

"It wasn't me. My Gunpla won because of..."

I look around to see that Reiji isn't here.

"Where did he go?", asked Kaa-san.

I take the GP base off the machine. I then run out the shop to look for him.

"Reiji!"

"Kaoru!"

"Onii-chan, where are you going?"

"To look for him!", I said as I ran off.

I run around the area to look for him. I finally found one! A member for our team! I then think back to the words he said when I met him.

"At any time, in any situation, I'll come running."

He's the fighter who can best control my Gunpla!

"I'll handle any sort of trouble."

Someone who can realize my ideals!

"That's a promise. I swear."

I run around from my neighborhood to all the way to the shopping district. I still can't find him. Where is he? I got to ask him about joining our team for the tournament. I then try the last place, the park. I look around to see that he wasn't here either. I sighed as I couldn't find him. I then placed the rock into the GP base. I hope I see him again soon. Reiji, we'll meet again. Let's fight in the Gunpla Battle Tournament together, with Zeke! I want to battle with you! And to make our team! I then head back home after running around, looking for Reiji.

"I'm home."

"Kaa-san, I'm sorry I'm late.", I said as I see Reiji stuffing his face with food.

I slipped in surprise as I saw that. He was here the whole time!?

"Oh, you're back!"

"Welcome home, Kaoru."

"Hey Onii-chan. Why did you go running out into the city?", asked Sasami.

"To look for Reiji! Speaking of which, what's going on Reiji!?"

"What are you talking about, Kaoru? Didn't you make a wish?", he said.

"I have an idea, how about you stay over Reiji?", asked Kaa-san.

"Really!?", he asked excitedly.

"Yes."

"We have a spare room you can stay in.", said Sasami.

"Thanks!"

I sighed as they decided to let him stay here. Well, at least I have a good chance of asking him now.

Outside of Kaoru's House

A cat rummage through the trash looking for food. As soon as it found some, it climbs out to see a bright light shine close to it. It got scared off as it left its food behind. The light faded as it revealed a man with pale skin, silver hair, glowing eyes, and a pilot's jumpsuit.

"Where am I?", he asked.

He looks around to see the neighborhood.

"Is this Earth? I know the ELS told me something about this. But why?", he said as he saw Kaoru's house.

He then goes up to it to see that it's a hobby shop.

"I wonder if these people will help me.", he said.

A/N: Here's the first chapter in this challenge fic I accepted from Storylover213. I hope you guys will enjoy ths fanfic. I'm a big Gundam fan and I really wanted to try doing Gundam Build Fighters. The chapters may seem short since I'm going by each episode, but I can add a few scenes and things will be a bit different from the anime. Next time, The Crimson Comet and the Black Cat. And now, this chapter's Featured Gunpla.

GN[T]-0000/ELS-K ELS 00 Quanta Kyuubi

Transformable Mobile Suit

Developed from: ELS 00 Quanta

Power Plant: 2x GN Drives

Weapons: GN Sword V Kai (can change into a GN Dual Blade), 9x Sword Bits, 2x GN Vulcans, 2x GN Claws