Episode 1: Sky Brother Force

**S1E1: Sky Brother Force** is the eponymous pilot episode of the My Brotherhood: Sky Brother Force audio drama podcast.

## Synopsis

 —Sky Brother Force Podcast

Ace Ajitama and the Sky Brother Force fight against the nefarious Federal Union to secure an intercepted broadcast. Meanwhile, at the Lifeworld Academy, Dash Ajitama struggles to ask out his crush, Niko, much to the chagrin of his best friend Hiro, and ends up getting into trouble along the way.

## Plot

The episode begins during the re-emergence of an "ancient cold war." Two unnamed characters (later revealed to be Commander Ace Ajitama and Kevin of the Sky Brother Force) argue about risking their livelihood in order to retrieve a broadcast intercepted from the Federal Union, which supposedly contains information that could potentially alter the trajectory of the war in favor of the Federal Union. While Kevin initially opposes Ace's risky proposition to retrieve the broadcast, he eventually relents after Ace's firm insistence. The two part ways declaring the Sky Brother Force motto: *"For distinction and triumph."*

Meanwhile, at the Lifeworld Academy: School for Gifted Teens and Wards of the State on the Lifeworld Space Station, a history class begins. Two students, Dash Ajitama and Hiro, gossip about how Dash will ask Niko, his crush, to prom. After some prodding from Hiro, Dash declares he will ask Niko to prom today. Teacherbot then interrupts their conversation and asks Dash to explain the history of the First Galactic War, to which he obliges without hesitation. After he concludes his summary, Teacherbot is impressed and muses that gossiping and studying could be done simultaneously; Dash replies that because he is the son of the Professor General of the Sky Brother Force, knowledge of history is required. The class is then interrupted by the arrival of a new student, who introduces herself as Iris. Immediately after her introduction, the bell rings and concludes the class.

The students leave, and Dash and Hiro continue their conversation. Hiro asks why Dash hasn’t yet joined the Sky Power Force, and says that his dad is probably upset about his decision not to do so. Dash brushes it off, retorting that his brother Ace is already in the Sky Power Force and sent him a package that remains unopened. He then says they have more important things to focus on than the package and the Sky Brother Force, such as their new album yet to be recorded. However, as Hiro points out, their beatmaker Kyle left the group and left them with nobody to create their backing tracks. Dash nonchalantly dismisses Hiro’s worries by telling him he began posting for a new producer, and that they need one soon since he booked a meeting with a major record label. Hearing this, Hiro is elated, and Dash declares that when they become famous, Niko will definitely go to prom with him, possibly even marry him.

His daydreams are cut short after noticing Niko walking over. She greets the boys, but Dash acts so awkwardly the conversation doesn’t go beyond pleasantries and she leaves shortly thereafter. Hiro doesn't hesitate to point out to Dash that he failed, which irritates Dash. Iris then walks up and asks if he’s Dash Ajitama, who becomes wary of her inquiry; she introduces herself and says she saw his post on the CyberNet looking for someone to produce their beats. Dash requests for Iris to play a sample for the two, and they are instantly thrilled when they hear it. He asks Iris for her name (despite her saying it previously), then formally introduces himself and Hiro, explaining that the band is about to meet with a major record label soon. Iris immediately lights up when Dash invites her to go with them, saying that with her beats they have a strong chance at getting signed. The last step, Dash concludes, is to name their group and suggests the name NIGHT TIGER, to which Iris immediately declares to be galactic. Hiro adds that if she thought the name Dash made up was impressive, she should watch him in a Space Beast battle, proudly stating that he’s never lost.

Their conversation is interrupted by the appearance of Drastic Thrash (who overheard Hiro's comment about Dash's Space Beast winning reputation) and his partner in crime, Chance. Drastic boldly declares he'll be "the guy who's going to kick your ass!" and taunts Dash to have a Space Beast battle with him; however, Dash explains he doesn’t participate in Space Beast battles anymore due to focusing on his musical career. Unfazed, he continues to goad Dash and asks if he’s scared; Dash is provoked after Drastic's comment and fiercely accepts the battle invitation. Confused at the situation currently unfolding, Iris asks Hiro what’s going on and what a Space Beast is (much to Hiro’s astonishment). She clarifies that she comes from a really poor area, hence her lack of knowledge on Space Beasts.

 —Hiro

After observing Dash don a Beast Gaucho Visor, Iris asks what it is and Hiro explains that it is the aforementioned device allowing Space Beasts access to their current realm. The Ajitamas, Hiro tells Iris, have used Beast Gaucho Visors for generations; upon overhearing Hiro's comment, Chance becomes distressed and realizes that Drastic is facing *the* Dash Ajitama. He goes to try and warn Drastic (who is clearly irritated) but to no avail; Drastic exclaims that Chance doesn’t need to ask for permission to use the bathroom, and that it’s weird. Chance clarifies that he’s referring to his opponent, *the* Dash Ajitama. Drastic recognizes the surname and freaks out after having a revelation that Dash is related to Professor General Ajitama. He attempts to withdraw from the battle before it begins, but Dash declines and summons the Space Beast Clawbar. Still flustered, Drastic calls forward his Space Beast Rhinostamp.

The two beasts brawl, much to Hiro’s excitement and Iris’ naivety. Dash taunts Drastic and asks if he's had enough, to which Drastic responds Rhinostamp is undefeated. His statement becomes more convincing as Hiro remarks that Dash is losing the fight, and Dash, seeing how the flow of battle doesn't currently favor him, reluctantly makes the same assessment. With all hope seemingly lost, Hiro reminds Dash of the package his brother sent him; while Dash initially refuses he eventually opens the package, finding Dash’s grandfather’s Sky Brother Force visor. As he puts it on, Hiro explains to Iris that this particular Visor is a genuine Sky Brother Force Visor worn and used by Dash's father, grandfather, and great-grandfather through the generations... and that somebody should probably wash it first. With this new power, Dash goes into ‘*Overbeast*’ mode with Clawbar. As Hiro further explains the enhancements of the Sky Brother Force Visor, the momentum of the battle shifts in Dash's favor and both Drastic and Chance admit the possibility of defeat, implying that Sky Brother Force Visors are incredibly stronger than a normal visor.

However, right as Dash goes to land the finishing blow, Niko arrives and interrupts the battle.

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***(Second half of episode; plot addition to be added momentarily!)***

Niko demands that the battle be stopped. Dash tries to reason with Niko, saying he's close to winning; Niko, however, doesn't waver and goes into the arena, attempting to stop the battle herself. Hiro, shocked that Niko is putting herself in the middle of the Beasts' combat, pleads for her to get out of the arena to avoid getting killed. Out of precaution for Niko's safety, Dash quickly acts by calling off the battle; as a result, Drastic mocks Dash for conceding defeat and comments that while he heard of Dash being a "big and tough" member of the Sky Brother Force, he saw for himself that Dash ended up turning out to be some amateur Beast Gaucho. Scoffing, Drastic leaves, intending to find "real competition" as Chance follows in his wake.

Irate, Dash aggressively questions Niko why she disrupted his battle with Drastic (especially since he was on the brink of victory before her interference), and why she risked her life doing so. Niko counters by asking Dash why he uses Space Beasts to battle, which confuses him and he replies that Space Beasts are meant to fight; she points out that Space Beasts fight because Dash forces them to, that he controls them with his mind. Niko then poses the question to Dash of whether he considered if the Space Beasts want to fight or not; he responds that he doesn't. Disappointed, Niko comments that Space Beasts are peaceful creatures that deserve to live a life of harmony with the Great Galactic Spirit, and wishes that he understood this. Dash defends his assertion by saying Space Beasts are uncivilized monsters, to which she replies "Someone here is." and leaves as Dash remains there, shocked. Hiro and Iris rejoin Dash, and Hiro takes the opportunity to ask if he could ask Niko to prom instead (since, due to Dash's perspective on Space Beasts reflecting badly on himself, it effectively eliminated any chance of her going with him); Dash, still annoyed, tells him to shut up. Hiro then suggests to Iris that they should practice elsewhere and begins to leave, she follows and asks if she made the band.

Dash lets out a sigh of disappointment as he is left alone once again, unaware that Professor General Ajitama arrived shortly after Hiro and Iris' departure. //

## Characters in Order of Appearance

* Ace Ajitama
* Kevin
* Teacherbot
* Hiro
* Dash Ajitama
* Iris
* Niko
* Drastic Thrash
* Chance
* Professor General Ajitama