Synopsis: Eden Hanazono finally makes her debut and she invites all of the participants that are in the finals to a party. However, it would seem some of them has some malicious intent. What are they up to?
It is a beautiful morning once again. The bright blue sky smiles upon a different school. It is completely grand and heavenly. Statues are there. The Garden is filled with Incredible Topiaries. The structure is like back in the days of Ancient Greece and several students are walking to it while wearing masks??? One in particular would sit in her office while looking at the window.
Eden: (Narrates Offscreen) My Name is Eden Hanazono. I am the Student Council President of my beloved Saint Order Academy. (Turns around) I'm sure many of you are surprised that I would have such a massive office. That is because in Saint Order Academy, it is my home ground.
Her buddy then shows up in front of her.
???: Ms Eden, it's ready.
She's a small angel girl with a dragon tail and a winged face mask covering her eyes. She has a pair of sky blue wings and lime green and aquamarine hair. She wears a grey coat with white sleeves with grey cuff armor with yellow lining, plus yellow highlights and a light blue, blue and white striped ascot necktie. Her coat has a white and blue waist-cape with yellow lining, a white skirt, white gloves and white boots. Eden turns around and face her.
Eden: (Continues Narrate) Meet my buddy. Archangel Dragon, Gavrail. We both govern this school together. For we bring Order & Justice no matter what. (Stops)
Gavrail: Shall I proceed with the Next Step?
Eden: Please Do. Execute it.
Gavrail: I'll see to it right away. (Leaves)
Eden: In this school, fooling around is out of the question. For we have very important values to be upheld. And in the Ace Buddyfighter Playoffs, I will show the world what I am capable of. For that I swear...in the name of Absolute Order.
OP: Silhouette
At Hou's room, the young Ace is working on his deck on his bed. He also remembers the few fights he had with Masato & The Rest. His expression is quite serious.
Hou: [I fought many opponents...And I have come this far. And here I am on the big stage...I won't lose...wait for me]
Garga: (Walks In While Holding a Letter) Hou Ren. This letter came in for you.
Hou: What? (Takes the letter & opens it) To Mr Teng Hou Ren & Master Garga, you are hereby invited to a Welcome & Get along party. Please Proceed To This Address inside the invitation enclosed. Signed, Eden Hanazono & Saint Order Academy.
Garga: Eden Hanazono...(ponders) Where have I heard that name before...(realizes)
Hou: Yeah. The Same Eden Hanazono that's ranked second in the playoffs. This implies she's very strong. Stronger than Daryl, perhaps, since he's placed third.
Garga: Well, what do you want to do? Shall we attend?
Hou: Why not? I love to meet Strong Opponents.
Garga: Haha. Of course you do.
The next day, the two gather outside Saint Order Academy. Hou is wearing a white Jacket and new blue trousers. They are quite astonished by the grand atmosphere of the school.
Garga: So this is Saint Order Academy...My, it's freshly built...
Hou: Yeah...do you think I'm wearing the appropriate clothes?
Garga: It says a party. So we might as well dress accordingly to the appropriate dress code.
???: Hou? Garga?
Both: Huh?
Suddenly, Daryl, Masato & their buddies walk in beside them, much to the duo's surprise.
Hou: What are you guys doing here?
Masato: We were gonna ask the same thing. And Nice Outfit you got there.
Hou: Thanks. Wait...Am I the only one who's...
Daryl: Seems so...But let me guess, you're here because of this. (shows his invitation)
Hou: Wait, what?
Masato: (shows his invitation) Same here.
Hou then shows his invitation.
Garga: I never thought all of us got the same invitation. And a party seems out of the ordinary...
Suddenly, a group of students in their uniforms who are wearing masks are heading their way. The male students' uniforms are a white shirt with their school pin attached and blue trousers & and black shoes. The female ones are short but long-sleeved shirt, a small tie, blue insides, white skirt and black stockings and shoes. They all gather around the three in two straight lines.
Agito: Uh...weird mask people at 12 o'clock?
Cross: They appear to be wearing the same mask Eden is wearing.
Garga: Who are you lot? And can we help you?
Female Student: We are the Hanazono Defense Force. And we welcome you into Saint Order Academy.
All of them are slightly surprised.
Male Student: Please. Come In. Ms. Eden is waiting for you in the main hall.
All Aces & Buddies: Uh...
They all walk around the school area, and they're quite surprised to see that one of the Statues is Eden herself.
Daryl: Funny...If it's the school's founder or Headmaster, then I understand there would be a statue. But it's quite unusual to see a Statue of Eden herself.
Masato: Maybe she's an honor student?
Hou: Who knows?
They all made it to the main hall. Inside, Tables are there, served with tons of delicious food. Chicken, Steak, Sushi, Satay and etc. Everyone's happily astonished.
Hou: What a feast. Is this someone's birthday or something?
Cross: Even I'm surprised. And I'm an expert chef myself.
Masato: You know Daryl. Compared to both of Us, I think we should have worn what Hou is wearing now.
Daryl: Speak for yourself, mine's appropriate attire, and yours is a tracksuit.
Masato: Ah...
Suddenly, a bell rings, and Eden Hanazono steps in while the defense force bows before her.
Eden: I'm Eden Hanazono. (Shakes Hou's hand) Mr Teng. (Shakes Masato's Hand) Mr. Rikuo. (Shakes Daryl's Hand) Mr. Hoshino. And to all Esteemed Buddy Monsters, (Bows) Welcome.
All of them are surprised by the formality.
Eden: I thank you for coming to this Gathering. As fellow competitors of the final round, it is natural to deepen our bonds and relationship.
Gavrail appears out of her card.
Gavrail: I am Eden's Buddy. Archangel Dragon, Gavrail. It is my life's duty to spread the word of countless deities and gods who live in different worlds. And I, too, welcome you into our school.
Eden: Are these our only guests?
Female Student #2: We weren't able to find Rei Urameshi's address. So we're unable to send an invitation. Furthermore...
???: I'm here with a message from Master Vile Ranma.
All three aces are shocked.
Garga: Wait, that voice...
Hou: It can't be.
Da Dan then walks in with a smug attitude and personality. His hands are in his pockets as he walks like a gangster.
Da Dan: Da Dan. The Great Da Dan is here. The Lost Crew is sitting this one out, saying they have no intention of attending this party. And...(Impersonates Vile Ranma) Commanding Us, Lost World Fighters, to attend is beyond insolence. We have no time for childish parties. That's all.
Eden: I see.
Da Dan: And that's all I have to say. I'm just gonna grab some punch...
Suddenly, a taser whip just came out of nowhere and nearly zaps Da Dan's hand. Everyone's shocked.
Eden: That punch is for Guests Only. Withdraw or else.
Da Dan: Why you. You dare mock the Great Da Dan. (Rushes In)
Eden: Defense. Execute.
Suddenly, half of the defense force came out of nowhere and blocks Da Dan from going further. Da Dan is shocked.
Da Dan: Doh, Fine. I'm going. I'm going. (Turns around) Relax.
Everyone's surprised by the scenario. Later, they all enjoy the food.
Agito: These are so good.
Garga: If there's butter chicken rice here too, it will be even more amazing.
Cross: Hmmm...what's going on over there?
Eden: Have a look at these.
A female student comes in with a rolling tray of Cards???
Eden: This is my deck.
Gavrail: It goes without saying, but Ms. Eden here uses Legend World.
Hou: You're showing us your deck?
Eden: Of course. I don't mind. Go ahead and pick them up if you like.
The three Aces have a look at Eden's deck. Eden's deck is mostly focusing on Archangel Dragons. And the spells are...how to say...unusual.
Hou: This is a first. Legend World is something else.
Daryl: And it's an Archangel Deck. Interesting...
Masato: I definitely can't wait to see what her playstyle is like.
After a while, they all hear some laughter, it came from some of the students and the Gar Trio is performing some tricks???
Garcat: Watch this. (Juggles some balls)
Gardog & Garbird then follow suit with their own tricks. Gardog is doing some standups while Garbird is doing some spinning around. Hou & Garga are shocked.
Garga: (Rushes in) What are you guys doing? You're not supposed to behave this way.
Garcat: Come on, Master Garga. Let's have some fun.
Garga: No. It's inappropriate. Stop right now.
Eden: No.
Garga: Huh?
Eden: Let them. It would seem they're having a good time. So long as they don't destroy anything, I'm okay with it. After all, they're also our Guests.
Hou: Uh...Okay?
Garcat: Yippee. Back to work, guys.
They all went back to their tricks, and all of the students, Hou, Masato, Garga, laughed with them. Daryl and Cross also laugh secretly. However...It would seem not everyone's laughing as Eden remains serious. This catches Garga's attention.
After a while, it's time to go. They all meet up at the school gate.
Eden: Our time has been worthwhile.
Hou: See you at the finals.
They all walk home. However, Garga seems to be very serious about something.
Garga: It's very strange.
Hou: What is?
Garga: I noticed Eden's Mood from the moment she first came in. She doesn't seem to smile at all. In fact, when the Gar Trio were performing tricks, she was very emotionless.
Daryl: I don't think we should pay any mind to that. If she's being serious, then let her, we can't force her or anything.
Hou: I guess...
Masato: But when you think about it, she showed us her deck, she doesn't seem bad at all.
Daryl: Yes. She seems confident if you ask me. But this allows us to do some prep work while at it.
Hou: Yeah...(sigh) [I want to say something about it. But for some reason, I shouldn't...]
Back at Saint Order Academy, Eden, who's in her office, watches the sky through her window.
Eden: When you think about it, I'm glad some people have joined. But I was already expecting that Vile Ranma and his team to do the opposite.
Gavrail: I have a question. Why did you host a party out of nowhere? Is there a reason?
Eden: (Turns around) Let's just say, I have other intentions.
Gavrail: Hmm?
Suddenly, a female student barges into the office.
Student: Ms. President, there's terrible news.
Eden: What is it?
Student: Someone just violated your statue.
Eden: WHAT?
Gavrail: Who would do such a thing?
Student: I don't know. The security team are checking the footages right now. Shall I request the cleanup team to do the rest?
Eden: Please Do So. Execute Immediately.
Student: Right Away. (Leaves)
Eden: I'm going to make a pit stop.
Gavrail: What kind?
Eden then looks even more serious. Back At Vile Ranma's Base.
Vile Ranma: You did well for yourself.
Da Dan: Thanks, Sir.
Vile Ranma: Although, did she take the message well?
Da Dan: She Did. And I want some of her punch, but she just zaps me.
Suddenly, they all hear footsteps. Da Dan turns around and becomes shocked. Eden & Gavrail come in.
Da Dan: Y...You!!!
Daijirou: What the hey?
Seiji: How did you find this place?
Eden: I have my ways. To be honest, I already expected you not to come to my party.
Vile Ranma: Then why are you here? And besides, I know Hou is there. I don't want to be close to that pathetic runt.
Eden: So it seems. I sometimes wonder do you even have a heart nowadays.
Vile Ranma: Grrr...
While hiding behind a pillar wall however, Light scans through his phone. Eden somehow creates some Negative Energy Signatures and Destroyer absorbs them...In other words, Minus Power.
Light: Whoa...Eden really gives off a vibe...
Geil: (Inside his card) But when you think about it...look at those readings. Minus power is being generated from her.
Light: What...[Does this imply that Eden has Ill will?]
Vile Ranma: You dare come and challenge me?
Eden: I have no intention of fighting you. I'm here to deliver a message. Should you continue to be like this...You'll eventually meet your downfall.
Vile Ranma: How Bold. But I refuse to accept that.
Eden: Suit yourself. Now, I shall take my leave.
Eden turns around and walks away. Daijirou seems to be impressed for some reason.
Daijirou: Coming all the way by herself to declare some sort of war, huh? I like her. She's worthy of being one of us.
Seiji: Daijirou, I don't think we should let our guard down for that.
Destroyer, in skull form, appears through his floor.
Destroyer: I sense a tremendous amount of hatred from her. She's incredibly strong. Ranma, why don't you invite her to join us as an ally?
Vile Ranma: Fair point. If she becomes a right-hand man, or rather, a right-hand woman, Lost World would become even more popular and stronger.
Destroyer: However, we can't be too sure. Investigate her inclinations first before deciding whether to join us or not.
Vile Ranma: So it seems. (smirks in evil) Da Dan. It's your move again.
Da Dan: (Shocked) Huh? But...I'm not...
Vile Ranma: No Buts. Do It. Unless you want me to punish you.
Da Dan: I...Yes Sir. (Walks away in sadness)
At a card shop, Eden & Gavrail arrive. Eden then takes off her mask while Gavrail wonders why they are here.
Gavrail: What's this?
Eden: A card shop that's frequently visited by Hou Ren & his friends. I came here to gather some intel on him.
Gavrail: Going inside with you could cause a lot of attention. Best I stay put here.
Eden: Very well.
Eden goes inside and browses around. Until she stops and notices a "No Shoplifting poster". This made her slightly angry. A bunch of memories are shown in voices, and it sounds like someone is yelling. It kept saying "you traitor" and "how can you tell on me".
Meanwhile, outside, Hou & Garga are doing some stunts. Mostly Hou because he's performing some skateboard tricks. Some kids are watching, and they feel amazed as he performs. He was spinning around, flipping up and down and etc.
Garga: Careful Hou. You don't have a helmet on.
Hou: Relax, Garga, I got it under control.
Kid #1: Hey, Hey. Do Some More Tricks.
Kid #2: O,h Oh. I know. Can you try using these? (Hands a pair of spinning pens)
Garga: What are these?
Hou: (Ponders) Spinning Pens. I haven't seen these in a while.
Garga then somehow spots Gavrail outside. He's surprised before walking over to her. Hou notices this and says "Sorry, another time" to the kid before following suit. And the kids groan.
Hou: What's wrong?
Garga: Gavrail's here.
Hou: And?
Garga: There's something I need to figure out. (Reaches Her) Gavrail.
Gavrail: Huh? Oh. It's you two.
Garga: Hou. Can you?
Hou: Okay. I'll leave you guys some privacy. (Goes into the card shop) [Funny, could this mean Eden is around?] (Spots her) [There she is.] Eden.
Eden: (Turns around in surprise) Huh?
Hou: So that's what you look like...
Eden: Mr Hou Ren...What are you doing here?
Hou: I was gonna ask the same thing.
Garga & Gavrail sit down on a bench to talk.
Garga: Earlier at the party, I noticed that Eden did not show any glimpse of a smile. Even when we first enter, she doesn't seem hostile but still...
Gavrail: So you noticed that too. I suspected as much, coming from the Deity of combat.
Garga: What does that mean?
Gavrail: (sigh) Eden was once a smiling girl...When she was little, before I met her, she also attended the very same academy. She befriended another classmate, and it's as if nothing can separate them. Until one day, while shopping, she witnessed her friend shoplifting.
Garga: What? That's a serious crime.
Gavrail: (Nods) Normally, she feels hesitant, but she reports it. To her, a bad deed is still a bad deed, even if it's from a best friend. The store owner contacted her teacher, and thus the teacher reprimanded her friend.
Garga: She did the right thing. Friend or Foe, Alike, all crimes must be dealt with.
Gavrail: But what's worrying most is the aftermath...
Flashback shows Eden's youth; her young friend is scolding her.
Friend: How could you tell on me? I thought we were best friends, Eden. You're tattletale.
Eden: Wait...I
Friend: I'm done being friends with you. You traitor.
Eden: (Shocked) I...
Friend: I wish I wasn't around you...(runs off)
Eden: WAIT!!!
Gavrail: Once that got out, a lot of students started to spread nasty rumors about her. Her friend transferred to a different school. And she fell down into a saddened state. And that's when I arrived.
Gavrail (Past): My young child. I have sensed you are in great pain. But fear not. Your sadness and despair will perish. I promise you, when you instill order and justice, not even the most painful of pain will touch you.
Eden: Order...Justice...
End of Flashback.
Gavrail: And after that day...everything changed. She had a new personality. She stopped smiling. And somehow, she took over the whole school with her family's funds. Calling herself the "Guardian of Order", she saw fit to punish anyone who disobeys. Even the teachers.
Garga: Her family must be very wealthy, but still...that was kind of harsh...But I can't blame her.
Gavrail: Her father owns one of the top multimillion dollar companies. Practically related to construction.
Garga: Interesting.
Back inside the store.
Eden: Is there something I can help you with?
Hou: I want to ask...why do you wear a mask?
Eden: I...I'm sorry...that's not of your concern.
???: Oh Boo Hoo, How Sad. Not for long, you won't.
This makes all four shocked. Then Da Dan appears, smugly. Hou is quite displeased.
Hou: YOU!!!
Da Dan: I'm not here for you. I have business with Miss Goody Two-Shoes over here.
Hou: What?
Da Dan then reveals his phone and reveals some footage???
Da Dan: I used Vile Ranma's tactic of uncovering hidden faces to find out who Eden is. And I've been tailing her the moment she left our base.
Eden: So what do you want with me?
Da Dan: Nothing personal. I just want to have a match with you. And if I win, you're joining me as Vile Ranma's Ally.
Eden: Is that so? I accept your challenge.
Hou: He's strong, you know.
Eden: Thank you, but I can handle myself. (puts on her mask)
All of a sudden, Da Dan & Eden are in a stage. Ion & Tako once again appear as commentators.
Ion: We're having a buddyfight once again and today's fighters are them.
Tako: Featuring Da Dan, the well-known nuisance paltuber, and Eden Hanazono, the student council president of Saint Order.
Meanwhile, Hou, Garga, the Gar Trio, Vile Ranma, Daijirou, and Seiji are watching.
Hou: We get to see Eden fight. I'll be reviewing these later. Make sure to get good footage.
Garcat: Leave it to us, Bossman.
Garbird: And I'm so sleepy.
Daijirou: Who gave Da Dan permission to fight?
Seiji: He truly lacks a brain.
Da Dan: Dragonblood Sect. Appear with the Great Da Dan. Luminize. Deadly Nightmare.
Eden: Step Forth. Keepers of Regulation. Luminize. Elysium Order.
Ion & Tako: Buddy....Fight.
Both: Raise the flag.
Eden: Legend World.
Da Dan: Dragon World.
Ion: Eden has the first move.
Eden: Draw. Charge & Draw. Equip. Angel Wings.
Suddenly, A floating artifact with Angel Wings appears behind Eden.
Hou: What the item?
Eden: Angel Troop, Caldeen to the center.
Caldeen appears.
Eden: Caldeen. Execute an attack on the fighter.
Caldeen's attack hits. 8 life left.
Eden: My turn is over.
Caldeen then returns to Eden's hand. Garga finds that curious.
Da Dan: Draw. Charge & Draw. Equip...Fake Heart. (Does So) I buddycall Deadly Eyes to the center.
Deadly Eyes: (Appears) My crimson eye is a sign of loss.
Da Dan: I call Madness Luna to the left & Shadow Serve to the right.
Both monsters appear.
Ion: My. Da Dan just called three monsters. I suspect this is gonna be heavy.
Da Dan: Deadly Eyes get her.
Deadly eyes's attack hits, 7 life left. And the double attack strikes, 4 life left.
Da Dan: Shadow Serve!!!
3 lives left.
Da Dan: Madness Luna.
2 life left.
Ion: Wait what? Eden's already getting cornered? She's not reacting to any of the attacks at all.
Tako: Does she have no plan??? Or is she losing her will to fight?
Garga: This is really reckless.
Hou: Yeah...
Eden: Cast. Angelic Charge. I take 1 damage and increase my gauge by 4.
Ion: What? Why is she increasing her Gauge now? But with only 1 life left, what is going on?
Da Dan: Hehehe. Why would you increase your gauge now? Are you just playing stupid all of a sudden?
Eden: This is why. Advent Activate. I buddycall to the center, Archangel Dragon, Gavrail.
Gavrail suddenly appears in the center. Her true form is a dragon with 3 pairs of wings. She wears blue and black armor with gold accents and green and gold diamonds. In her dragon form, she still has a mask, but her eyes are reddish-pink. She also wields a trumpet as a gun and her weapon.
Gavrail: All shall be judged through deities like me.
Everyone's shocked.
Ion: Say What? Eden just buddycalled during his opponent's turn.
Tako: What's going on, chu?
Hou: I read her card earlier, and I'm genuinely shocked that it actually worked in battle.
Garga: Impressive.
Eden: Size 3. 8000 power & defense. A critical of 2. She has an ability that allows her to be summoned during the opponent's turn. This is the true nature of "Advent".
Da Dan: I don't know about his "Advent" nonsense or Even the Word "Ascend". But either way, it's still my turn, and I'll win on my next turn.
Eden: You won't be having a next turn.
Da Dan: Huh?
Eden: Final Phase. Execute.
Da Dan: WHAT????
Hou: Calling Final Phase during the opponent's turn?
Garga: Now what's she doing?
Eden: Gavrail.
Gavrail: (Glows) Judgement.
Eden: I can activate my final phase during the opponent's turn. With Gavrail, since I've taken more than 4 damage, I gain 4 life.
Suddenly, all of Da Dan's monsters are being wiped.
Eden: All of your monsters will be destroyed, and you receive 4 damage.
A bright light suddenly just deals damage to him. 5 life left.
Eden: Cast. (Pays 2 gauge) Judgement Holy Rain.
All of a sudden. Eden acquires 2 sets of wings, and the wings create feathers that swirl around each other, creating an attack and blasting 5 damage to Da Dan. The impact's blast was purifying, and suddenly Da Dan is starting to change???
Da Dan: This light...I can feel it purifying my cold heart.
Da Dan loses the game, and everyone is shocked.
Ion: UNBELIEVABLE. IT'S ONLY ONE TURN AND EDEN MANAGES TO SETTLE THE SCORE. DID SHE INHERIT HOW'S ONE TURN WINNING TACTIC?
Eden: My victory is flawless.
Gavrail: May the deities protect my buddy.
All of a sudden, it's evening. Da Dan is lying on the ground before slowly waking up. His eyes sparkle like a diamond. Basically, his entire personality has been modified.
Da Dan: I feel like a new man. Who's born out of a fairy tale. What a refresh..(notices something before snapping back to his old self in shock)
A bunch of Eden's defense force is surrounding him. Eden then shows something from her phone.
Eden: This footage reveals that you're the one who sabotaged the statues earlier.
The footage reveals Da Dan drawing some nasty graffiti on Eden's Statues. A bunch of tic-tac-toes, Xs and Os and etc. Da Dan feels angry.
Eden: (points her whip) Apologize and repent for your sins, Mr. Yamada. Only then, you'll perhaps gain forgiveness.
Da Dan: MY NAME IS DA DAN.
Eden: I'll say it again. Apologize and repent for your sins, Mr Yamada. Only then, you'll perhaps gain forgiveness.
Da Dan: DON'T CALL ME YAMADA.
Eden: Execute Punishment. (Taser Zaps Her)
Da Dan: ahhhhh!!!!
Hou & Garga suddenly come in.
Hou: What's all the noise?
Garga: Da Dan!!!
Da Dan then suddenly faints on the ground, electrically shocked.
Hou: Isn't that too far?
Eden: He refused to apologize after a serious crime he made. So I delivered a punishment.
Hou: But...
Eden: Don't question me. (Walks away)
The defense team walks away as well. Leaving both buddies in shock.
Hou: This is legal?
Garga: We don't like Da Dan but still...(sigh) Hou, I think you and I have a lot to talk about.
Hou: I'm listening...
The camera zooms away as the two look at each other seriously.
ED: Hello By Za Bon
Hou: Eden visits Ranma, and suddenly, he's gone off the rails. Next time, "Third time's the charm." Join us for a buddyfight.
Story End.