Sorry it's been a while since I posted an episode. Busy with school and whatnot.
Episode 5: Bitter Defeat, Strengthening Momentum
Kai is being carried back home by Sol
Sol: Man...this guy is heavy.
Luna: I thought you were strong. If you want, Amy and I could easily carry him.
Sol: Well, there's two of you and one of me. Geeze, I wonder who would have an easier time?
Amy: Someone is quite sarcastic today.
Luna: Don't worry, he's always like that, Mr. Too Cool for Anything.
Sol: What?!
Luna: Just kidding, you need to learn when to lighten up.
Sol: Hmph. *he says, turning his head*
[Opening]
Luna and Amy giggle
Amy: Well I meant no offense. Just saying.
Sol: Yeah, yeah. I know. Well, here we are.
Luna knocks on the door and Kai's mom answers
Gale: Luna? Amy? Sol? Kai?! What are you three doing here and why is Kai unconscious?
Luna: Well, to keep a long story short--
Amy: We were attacked by some Alias and--
Sol: Mr. Big Shot Hero here lost.
Gale: Oh my, is he hurt?
Luna: Nah, he's just asleep.
Gale: Well, that's good. Just place him on the couch. I'm sure he'll wake up soon enough.
Sol drops him off on the couch
Sol: Well, that enough for me today. See ya later Mrs. Hogosha.
Gale: Wait, Sol. Don't you want to stay for dinner? It's been a while since you've eaten over here.
Sol: Eh...*looks at her and then Kai and sighs* Since you put it that way, of course I'll stay.
Gale: And you two?
Luna: Of course! It's been a while since I've had your cooking Mrs. Hogosha.
Amy: Sure, this will be fun!
Gale: Perfect. Well, I gotta start cooking then. *leaves for the kitchen as Kai wakes up*
Kai: agh...my head...where am I?
Gale: Oh, welcome home honey.
Kai: Huh...I'm at home? *looks around* So I am. How did I get home?
Sol: I carried you...all the way from the park.
Kai: Park?
Luna: You don't remember?
Amy: We got attacked by some Alias guy.
Valkyria: Yeah, are you sure you're okay Kai?
Stealth: Maybe we should check you into a hospital. That would be the most logical thing to do.
Kai: *gets up* No, I'm fine. (It's been forever since I lost...but how was I supposed to match him...)
X: Relax Kai. We'll get him next time.
Kai: *puts his head down, hiding a saddened expression* I should've been able to beat him in one round...
Luna: Don't worry about it Kai.
Amy: I'm sure you just got caught off guard.
Sol: You can't expect to win every time.
Kai: *sighs* But if it ended any different you guys would've been hurt! *he's panting and looks away*
Luna: Kai...
Kai: Oh mom, where's dad?
Gale: Oh, he should still be working back at the lab.
Kai: Did he mention anything about Amy's alias?
Gale: Yeah, he said he left her upstairs.
Kai: I'll go get it.
Amy: Thanks Kai.
Kai: Yeah, it's the least I could do.
Kai walks into his father's lab and looks at the alias
Kai: Hm?
A few moments later
Kai: Here's your psychic back, Amy.
Gives her psychic to her
Amy: Thanks.
Turns it on and opens it
Amy: Huh? You're not--
???: You don't recognize me? Oh right, my appearance changed.
Amy: Cat?
???: Yep. Though it's Tigeris now.
Amy: Tigeris?
Tigeris: Yep, when Kai's dad customized me, I changed my name to match my appearance.
Amy: Cool.
Luna: I don't think we had a chance to meet. I'm Luna.
Valkyria: And I'm her alias, Valkyria.
Sol: I'm Sol and this is Stealth.
Stealth: Pleasure to meet you.
X: And I'm X and this is Kai. But I'm sure you know that.
Tigeris: Pleasure to meet you all.
Gale: Alright, dinner's done. Huh? Kai? Are you okay?
Kai: Yeah, I'm fine. (I could've beaten him. What happens if I meet him again? Can I beat him? agh)
Kai's mom notices Kai's expression and turns on the news
Reporter: Recently there's been small robberies around town. No serious damage has taken place, but the Planetary Defense Force recommends business owners reinforce their security.
Kai starts to pay attention slight attention
Reporter: The descriptions from witnesses say the culprit is an alias who uses cards as explosives and...
Kai starts to pick at his food, while his friends merrily talk, occasionally commenting with a facade of happiness on his face. Meanwhile, at the lab
Reizan: Finally, finished the program. Now I just gotta run test runs. *continues to hit several panels on the screen*
The next morning
Kai: I'm off to school mom.
Gale: Try to be a little more cheerful dear.
Kai: Hai
He exits the house
X: She's right Kai. You're still seem gloomy.
Kai: *in a sad tone* yeah, I know. (I should've won)
Amy: Hello dear! *kisses him on the cheek*
Kai: Hm? Hey Amy.
Amy: You're still down on losing to that Dimitrius guy?
Kai: Yeah.
Luna: Well, winning isn't everything you know.
Kai: Luna?
Sol: She's right. Why are you so obsessed with winning?
Kai: Because if I lost, who knows what would happen?!
Amy: Someone else would've taken the mantle and fought.
Kai: What?
Luna: She's right. You're not the only one in the world that can stop these guys.
Kai: But--
Sol: Just because you can merge with X, you think you're almighty?
Kai: ah, fine. You guys win.
Sol: Better. See losing isn't always bad. *grinning*
Kai: Yeah, yeah.
They head off to school. Meanwhile
???: *panting* Finally got away from those pesky defense force officers.
??: So you got the money, Card Shooter?
Card Shooter: Of course, when have I ever let you down, Logan?
Logan: Several times. Sometimes, I wish you were a bit faster alias.
Card Shooter: Shut up. Let's just ditch this place.
Logan: Agreed.
The two start running. Back at Starlight High
Kai: Hm (There has to be something I overlooked. What were his strategies during the fight?)
Ms. Tenko: Mr. Hogosha, what's the answer to this problem? *
Kai: Ehm? Oh, 49 Newtons.
Ms. Tenko: Correct. Well, as I was saying...
A few hours later
Kai: *looking out the window, scratching his head* (I still can't think of a way to beat him. None of my combos can keep up with his speed)
X: Kai. Stop thinking about it. I know we need to beat him, but you over-thinking our loss doesn't seem to be doing you good.
Kai: eh, I know. But-
Sol: You stubborn idiot.
Kai: What?!
Stealth: Sol, that was a little harsh, don't you think?
Sol: Maybe, but he needs to hear it.
Kai: Tch, why you *grabbing Sol by the collar*
Sol: What are you going to do about it? You're going to hurt me? Yesterday you were trying to protect me. Make up your mind.
Kai: ! *releases Sol and sighs* Sorry. I'm just out of it.
Sol: Didn't you say to Amy and Luna that you weren't going to let that loss bother you?
X: That's true. You did say that.
Kai: Yeah but--
Sol: And I know you're going to say something about helping us, but we don't always need you to help us by protecting us. We can protect ourselves, you know?
Kai: *laughs* I guess you're right.
Stealth: You shouldn't be burdened with the duty to protect us. Despite what you think, we're still pretty strong.
X: And sheer winning isn't fun.I thought you liked meticulously planning out attacks and stuff?
Kai:Yeah, that's what I was--
A grl screams

Kai: What was that?
Looking out the window, he sees Amy and Luna
Amy: Help, some guy just stole my psychic and bag.
Kai: What?! I may still be able to get him.
Amy: Kai?
X: A petty thief huh? (Maybe this'll bring his confidence back)
Kai: Refraction On! Megaman!
Megaman hops out the window and runs over to Luna and Amy
Megaman: Are you two okay?
Luna: Yeah, we just had our bags stolen.
Valkyria: That b**tard. I'll get him for this.
Luna: If you wish. *sends Valkyria out*
Valkyria: Don't worry Luna and Amy. I'll get him. *rushes off to catch up to him*
Megaman: Guess I'm going too. *follows*
Amy: Darn, if only I didn't leave my psychic in my bag.
Luna: Don't worry, Valkyria and Kai can get it back.
Card Shooter: Easiest score ever. *notices Megaman and Valkyria behind him* Ha! So you think you can stop me? *throws a card behind him*
Valkyria: Ha, like that'll stop us. Valkyria Arrow! *fires an arrow, creating an explosion when it hits the card*
Megaman: (Whoa)
Card Shooter: Gotta make a break for it. Heat Wave! *sends a wave of heat at them*
Megaman: Ran Blister! *throws a ball of water at it*
Valkyria: Angel Halo! *three rings appear around her arm and fly off to surround and capture Card Shooter*
Card Shooter: Like this'll stop me. Sword! *slashes his way out* You'll never catch me!
Megaman: Wanna bet. Charge Shot!
Card Shooter: Charge shot? Isn't that...oh d*mn it.
Megaman: *grins* A little too late. Fire!
Card Shooter gets hit by the shot
Card Shooter: Agh! (I just had to risk it, didn't I?)
Valkyria: Angel Halo. *captures Card Shooter*
A few moments later
Valkyria: Wasn't that hard to catch him.
Megaman: I'll say. The police should be here any moment.
Changes back to Kai
Kai: Well, that was...interesting.
X: (He seems to be back to normal)
Valkyria: See, we could take care of ourselves.
Kai: Heh, uh huh. But I still helped you.
Valkyria: True, but who captured him in the end?
Kai/Valkyria: Me!
Valkyria: What? No, I captured him with my rings.
Kai: Yeah but who shot him first?
X: That'd be me.
Kai: Shut up.
Valkyria, X and Kai continue to argue
Luna: *laughs a little* Guess you're back to normal.
Amy laughs
Tigeris: As a witness, I'll have to say that Valkyria did capture him.
Kai: Wha...
Valkyria: See, told you.
Kai: *mumbling* fine then.
They all laugh
Kai: (Maybe I don't have to be seriously protecting them from everything)
Amy: What about this guy's owner?
Kai: That's easy. *touches Card Shooter's signal* There, that should lead us back to his owner.
The PDF arrive
Sutera: So you caught the alias did you? *notices Kai* So Megaman was involved.
Kai: Yeah?
Sutera: Well, thank you for your work. But next time, leave it to us.
Amy: What? He actually helped to catch him.
Sutera: But it wasn't safe. We can't put the lives of civilians in danger. Especially a 16 year old boy.
X: (I don't like this guy. He's too arrogant)
Kai: We'll see.
Sutera: Hmph. *leaves with Card Shooter*
Valkyria: The nerve of that guy.
Luna: You were just trying to help.
Kai: Yeah, anyways, I don't care if the PDF don't want me to help take down these guys. As long as someone's in trouble, I'll gladly lend my assistance.
Luna: That's the Kai we know.
Sol comes out
Sol: Did I miss much?
They all laugh, except Sol and Stealth
Sol: Guess I did.
Kai: Mmhmm (Well, next time, it'll be different. But I will continue to protect these guys, as well as the rest of the city. After all, if I don't, who will?)
[End]

Edit: Sorry for the single space, I had issues posting it otherwise.