The Samurai Returns

This oneshot is based on the first episode Ikran's seen in F-Zero GP Legend's 4Kids dubbed anime, Lap 4. It is about Rick Wheeler's mission to retrieve the stolen medicine for sick kids as he heads to planet Cryton in his search for Samurai Goroh. Tinsel becomes fascinated with him and decided to visit enemy territory as well as confront someone from her distant past.
This was based on the events from Lap 4, The Samurai's Secret, which was the first episode Ikran discovered!
Tinsel and her machine, the Silver Comet, were experiencing some tech difficulties, so she decided to head back to the Falcon House from her usual breakfast. She then queried Burt to help her repair the machine and check the engine; last time was over a year since her practice runs during the Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald Cups. Before he went, he introduced Tinsel to Rick Wheeler, a new, aspiring F-Zero pilot. She was shy, especially with the fact that he's a police officer! She reluctantly said hi, and they got to work.
A few moments later, they returned inside, and Rick was already gone leaving a tip. Burt admired the pilot's courage and dedication to the terminally ill kids who got their vaccine stolen by space pirates and invaded the space transport! Rick was on his way to Planet Cryton in hopes to find the culprit, Samurai Goroh. Tinsel was alarmed he'd be going to Red Canyon, one of the most dangerous venues, and dealing with one of her lethal rivals since the first Grand Prix.
As Tinsel was heading home, she hesitated. She eventually decided to go after him and Rick, as he may not know who he's dealing with. By the time night fell across the endless desert, three days were dwindling to two if the kids should survive...
She woke up and heard steel screeching in a distant mountain, as well as seeing a few avalanches. She grew concerned over Rick, then from the thick cloud of debris, she saw the Dragon Bird! And the Fire Stingray was next to it!! She immediately went on the prowl and followed them to a small fortress with skull and wings protruding from it! Rick and Goroh were trapped in separate cages by a dastard thief, Vidion. A hapless girl got rid of her disguise, tricking Vidion as one of Goroh's henchmen! She confidently boasted only Goroh can break free, and much to Rick's horror, Tinsel unveiled HE'S the bandit he's looking for! She'd recognize him from anywhere since the first Grand Prix back in 2560!
She unleashed the ice jets from her Comet, freeing Rick's imprisonment! She wasn't able to coax him into escaping, as he was still desperate to find the medicine! With Vidion and his bandits eliminated, Rick was cornered by the gifted samurai! He escorted him out and tied him up, Rick screamed he'll get him next time if it's the last thing he does! Tinsel was on hot pursuit of the Stingray, but it slipped away as she halted next to a wide ravine!
Tinsel had her tail between her legs, confessing to Rick she was unsuccessful. But...the medicine was on top of the Dragon Bird's fuselage! Even though she didn't do much, Rick thanked her for helping him! They headed back to Mute City, and introduced themselves more properly, as she was too shy to do so. She was astonished that Rick was in cold sleep for 150 years as it was mostly known for a permanent sentence to felonies! Still, she advised Rick to do his research first before chasing a criminal, and after he delivered the medicine to Alias, he received some hefty janitorial chores after Jody found out!
Meanwhile, Tinsel visited Burt again, and he was glad she made friends with Rick! She then saw the Dragon Bird on the Televid previewing the next race, and perhaps race by his side and the Mobile Task Force!
== Trivia ==
* This is a oneshot that started the GP Legend saga. As this was based on Lap 4, The Samurai's Secret, the first episode Ikran saw in the anime and thus introduced her to the FoxBox.
* This was the oneshot in which Tinsel meets Rick and soon become good friends.
* This had a tie-in to the original F-Zero, kickstarting Goroh's rivalry with Tinsel, as well as Falcon's Followers from the death race in GX.
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