Blue Cop remained still, his crystal-blue eyes locked onto Mega Ambler as the red-haired Cardbot clenched his fists. Theo, still in his chair, shifted uncomfortably, glancing between the two. Jun stood beside Blue Cop, tense, ready to act if needed.

"Mega Ambler," Blue Cop started, his voice calm but firm, "Metal Breath isn't just some tool. It's the sign of the chosen one. Only those worthy can wield its power."

Mega Ambler scoffed, rolling his eyes. "The chosen one? Do you even hear yourself, Blue Cop?" His green eyes burned with defiance. "You act like this brat is supposed to lead us, but I refuse to believe it."

Jun gritted his teeth. "Brat?! Who are you calling a brat, you walking rust pile?!"

Mega Ambler stepped closer, pointing directly at Jun. "I will not be taking orders from a kid who doesn't understand what we've been through! HE WILL MAKE US DO THINGS THAT WE DON'T WANT TO DO!" His voice echoed through the empty warehouse, filled with anger and frustration.

Jun clenched his fists. "You don't even know what I plan to do! You're just making things up—"

"I know enough!" Mega Ambler cut him off. "I know that Metal Breath is dangerous in the hands of someone who doesn't understand what it means to be a Cardbot! So I'm going to take it for myself, bring our friends back together, and stop you, Blue Cop!"

Before anyone could react, Mega Ambler lunged forward—his target wasn't Jun, but the Metal Breath watch on his wrist.

Just as Mega Ambler lunged, Blue Cop reacted instantly. Without hesitation, he grabbed Jun and hurled him backward, sending him flying across the warehouse.

"AHH—!" Jun barely had time to react before he crashed into a stack of empty crates, tumbling to the ground with a grunt.

"BLUE COP, WHAT THE HELL?!" Jun shouted, scrambling to his feet, his wrist throbbing from the impact.

Blue Cop didn't look back at him. His focus remained on Mega Ambler, who had halted in his tracks, caught off guard by Blue Cop's unexpected move.

"You don't get to lay a finger on Metal Breath," Blue Cop said coldly, his stance unyielding.

Mega Ambler clenched his fists. "You really think you can stop me? You're still the same as before—always standing in the way!"

Without another word, Mega Ambler charged forward again, his movements swift. But this time, Mega Trucker stepped in, slamming his massive hand into the ground between them, causing a small quake in the warehouse.

"Enough, Ambler!" Mega Trucker growled. "This isn't how we handle things!"

Mega Ambler gritted his teeth. "Then tell me, Mega Trucker, are you really siding with him after everything?"

Blue Cop remained silent. His fists clenched at his sides as the weight of Mega Ambler's words hung in the air.

Mega Trucker glanced over his shoulder at Jun, who was still recovering from being thrown. "Kid, stop standing there! If you wanna end this, summon my weapon!"

Jun blinked in confusion. "Summon your—wait, what weapon?!"

Mega Trucker growled in frustration. "Metal Breath has the ability to summon my assigned weapon for me to use in combat! Just do it!"

Jun hesitated, gripping the watch on his wrist tightly. He could hear Mega Ambler shifting, ready to make another move. There was no time to think.

"Alright! Tell me how!"

"Use my skill card and call it out!" Mega Trucker instructed, stepping forward.

Jun swallowed hard and reached for Metal Breath, pressing a button to reveal the slot for a card. His fingers trembled as he pulled out Mega Trucker's skill card and slid it inside while yelling out.

With a deep breath, "Mega Trucker, Set Up!"

A surge of energy pulsed through Metal Breath, glowing in a bright orange light. A large shield materialized in front of Jun, heavy and reinforced with a metallic frame. It shimmered with orange, gray, and white accents—the same colors as Mega Trucker.

The shield hummed with power before lifting itself off the ground, flying toward Mega Trucker and attaching to his left arm.

Mega Trucker smirked, lifting his arm to inspect the shield. "Now we're talking."

Jun stared, wide-eyed. "That was awesome!"

But there was no time to celebrate.

Mega Ambler let out a frustrated growl. "You think a stupid shield is gonna stop me?!"

"Let's find out," Mega Trucker shot back, slamming the shield into the ground, causing a shockwave to shake the warehouse.

Jun clenched his fists. This is just the beginning.

Mega Trucker didn't waste a second. The moment his shield was secured, he rushed forward, slamming into Mega Ambler with full force. The impact sent Mega Ambler skidding across the warehouse floor, knocking over crates and metal debris.

But Mega Ambler wasn't down for long. He gritted his teeth and pressed a button on the side of his visor, activating a red scan that flickered over Mega Trucker's body. A diagram appeared on the lens over his left eye, highlighting weak points—his joints, his legs, and especially his already worn-down left knee.

"Tch," Mega Ambler smirked. "You may be built tough, but every machine has its flaws."

He reached to his side and pulled out his weapon—two large forceps that crackled with an eerie blue energy. With a swift motion, he lunged at Mega Trucker, aiming straight for his leg.

Mega Trucker barely had time to react before a sharp jolt of electricity surged through his limb. He let out a pained grunt as his left leg locked up, paralyzed from the forceps' grip. His balance wavered, and he stumbled back.

Jun's eyes widened in alarm. "Mega Trucker!"

Mega Ambler grinned, tightening his grip on the forceps. "I wonder how long you'll last before you hit the ground."

Blue Cop's voice cut through the chaos. "Jun! Call Mega Trucker back inside Metal Breath! We need him back!"

Jun snapped to attention, understanding the urgency. Without hesitation, he pressed the button on Metal Breath's interface. "Mega Trucker, Come Back!"

In an instant, the shield detached from Mega Trucker's arm and flew back toward Metal Breath, disappearing into its glowing interface.

But there was no time to waste. Blue Cop moved swiftly, stepping forward to take the lead. "Now, it's my turn." He raised his right arm, the glowing energy from Metal Breath swirling around him as he activated his own weapon.

A large gauntlet materialized around his right arm, gleaming with metallic blue and silver accents. The Justice Gauntlet was mounted securely, and Blue Cop clenched his fist, feeling the power surge through it. The energy that pulsed around the gauntlet radiated an intense, unwavering force—the strength of justice itself.

Mega Ambler, still standing across the room, narrowed his eyes at the gauntlet, noticing something he hadn't anticipated. His visor scanned the gauntlet, but there was nothing. No weak spots. Nothing to exploit. The scan showed no vulnerabilities.

"Impossible," Mega Ambler muttered, a flicker of surprise crossing his face. "No weak points?"

Blue Cop stared coldly at Mega Ambler, his face emotionless. "You can try, but the Justice Gauntlet won't fail me. It's designed to defend and deliver justice in ways you can't even comprehend."

Jun watched, amazed by the power emanating from Blue Cop. "Whoa, that's... that's something else!"

Mega Ambler growled in frustration. He hadn't expected Blue Cop to come prepared like this. But there was no way he was backing down. "Then let's see how long that last!" he snapped, preparing to charge again.

Jun clenched his fists, watching as Mega Ambler prepared to strike again. He knew they had to end this now.

"Blue Cop!" he shouted. "Mega Bolt Punch!"

Blue Cop's Justice Gauntlet began to crackle with electricity, the air around it humming with energy. Sparks surged along the surface as the power built up, radiating with a bright blue glow. Mega Ambler's visor beeped rapidly, detecting the immense charge accumulating in Blue Cop's arm.

Before Mega Ambler could react, Blue Cop lunged forward, his fist crackling with raw energy.

BOOM!

The punch connected squarely with Mega Ambler's chest, sending a surge of electricity through his body. Sparks erupted from his joints, and his weapon, the forceps, flew from his hands, landing with a metallic clatter. The powerful impact sent him skidding backward, his systems momentarily overloaded.

Jun saw his chance. Without hesitation, he raised Metal Breath.

"Metal Cardbot! Changing Up!!"

A powerful light engulfed Mega Ambler as Metal Breath activated. The energy surrounded him, pulling him inside with a bright flash. The watch on Jun's wrist clicked, signaling the successful sealing.

The warehouse fell silent. Blue Cop exhaled, lowering his gauntlet as the remaining electricity dissipated into the air.

Jun wiped sweat from his brow. "We got him..." He looked at the watch, feeling the weight of what just happened.

Mega Trucker crossed his arms and huffed. "About time."

Blue Cop didn't say a word, simply staring at Metal Breath. Another one of his old allies, now sealed. Another reminder of what he had lost.

Jun glanced at Blue Cop, sensing the conflict in his silence. He placed a hand on his shoulder. "We're one step closer," he said softly. "Let's bring them all back... together."

Blue Cop gave a small nod. The battle was over for now, but the mission was far from finished.

Jun turned toward the crates where Theo had been hiding during the fight. He knew his friend had been terrified ever since Mega Ambler kidnapped him, and seeing two giant robots fight probably didn't help.

"Theo!" Jun called, stepping closer. "It's okay now. You can come out."

There was a moment of silence before Theo hesitantly peeked out from behind a stack of wooden crates. His glasses were slightly crooked, and he clutched the edge of his sweater nervously. His eyes darted between Jun, Blue Cop, and Mega Trucker, clearly still shaken.

Jun gave him a reassuring smile. "Blue Cop won't hurt you, I promise."

Blue Cop, who had been silent, took a step forward but then hesitated. He had seen fear like this before—the way others looked at him, the way they judged him without understanding the truth.

"I..." Blue Cop finally spoke, his voice steady but softer than usual. "I never intended to hurt you, Theo."

Theo adjusted his glasses, his hands still trembling. "B-But he—Mega Ambler—he said you were dangerous... that you would make them do things they didn't want to do..."

Jun sighed. "Mega Ambler doesn't understand yet. None of them do." He held up his wrist, showing Metal Breath. "But we're going to change that."

Mega Trucker huffed and crossed his arms. "Tch. Took me a while to get it, too, but... Jun's right. Blue Cop's not the bad guy here."

Theo hesitated, then slowly stepped out from his hiding spot. "So... you're really not here to hurt anyone?" he asked, looking at Blue Cop.

Blue Cop met his gaze, his crystal blue eyes unwavering. "No. My mission is to live in harmony with humans. To protect, not to destroy."

Theo swallowed hard, then nodded, though he still looked uncertain. Jun patted him on the back. "See? You're safe now."

After a brief moment, Theo finally let out a deep breath. "...Okay."

Jun grinned. "Great! Now let's get out of here before someone calls the cops on us for breaking into a warehouse."

Mega Trucker smirked. "Heh. You mean before you get arrested."

Jun rolled his eyes as the group turned to leave, knowing this was just the beginning of something much bigger.