Buddyfight Ace, Path To Liberation

Path To Liberation, Bloom Of Beauty (Chap 21)

Synopsis: Natalie is alone in one of the hallways after being teleported. However, she realize her opponent is none other than.....

In the previous story, Sensei & Eden face off. Eden was absolutely cornered with Sensei forcing her to discard her hand. But Eden was able to pull of a few last-ditch attempts and win. Now, who will fight next?

Anime Opening: Knock On Your Gate.

Natalie is wandering around the hallways while feeling a bit scared and alone.

Natalie: This is.... creepy. Although....(Thought)...I guess now I know how he feels to be separated and alone.....Poor thing.....(Thought)

Suddenly, Natalie spots someone teleporting in front of her. The person is none other than...Shiloh. She is currently wearing the same casual clothes when Hou Ren Left HIS. Her shoes and inner clothing remain the same. Only the jacket's size is smaller and instead of trousers, it's a white medium skirt instead. She also wears fingerless gloves. Natalie was surprised.

Shiloh: Hi, it's nice to meet you. I'm Shiloh from Shiloh & Bros.

Natalie: What in the.....Why are you here? I thought I'm going to be facing.....

Shiloh: Starting today, I'm also a Draknight. Or rather, Junior Draknight to be exact. If you want to see Hou Ren, defeat me first. (Pulls out her deck from her pocket)

Natalie: I see....

While the conversation is going on, Lost Ren and Garga decide to question Hou Ren as they observe what's happening.

Lost Ren: You sure that you made the right choice?

Garga: I agree, Shiloh's a beginner and she just started buddyfighting.

Hou Ren remains stern. A flashback reveals itself all of the sudden. In the flashback, Hou Ren is quite surprised as Sensei shows him something on a tablet.

Hou Ren: You built that?

Sensei: Yeah. But not just me. Blaze Ren, Kaizer & Agent gave me a hand too.

Kaizer: Garga & the Gar Trio too.

Blaze: We started building this during the 1-week time.

Agent: Think of it as a "Second Fortress", Bro.

Hou Ren: I see. Well, I'm game. You guys in?

Trickstar Ren: Yep, We're back in business Boys.

Shiloh: Wait. (Raise up her hand) Can I....join too?

Everyone, including Shiloh's Brothers are surprised.

Rockstar Ren: Wait wait what, Shiloh what did you just say?

Shiloh: It's just that.....I want to join you guys on this mission.

All: WHAT?

Blaze: Woah woah woah, Shiloh hold up. The opponents we're facing have...more experience than you.

Kaizer: Yeah and didn't you just get your first buddy rare.....

Shiloh: As in?

Garga: (Cross his arms while feeling stern) What they're saying is that our opponents are tough. The harsh truth is that if you were to face them, you might lose.

Trickstar: Also, don't you guys have videos to film? We don't want to drag you in.

Shiloh: I know. But hear me out. Hou Ren, I want to be by your side and help you out. I want to protect you too from any sort of danger. I know it's wrong but.... shouldn't love always stick together?