We Are the Elzion Guard!

Rufus, hero of the people, on the scene! The peace of Elzion is in my hands!

Do you always have to shout so loud?

Oh, it's you, Rufus. Aren't you a little old to still be playing hero?

This is no game! I'm the real deal, baby!

My son is always talking just like you. It must be catching.

What's the problem with that? Are you making fun of me?

No, sorry, I'm just a little on edge. I haven't seen him all day.

That sounds bad. Has he gone missing?

I don't know, but these hero games have been popular with the kids lately. My boy said he'd finished his training and was going to Route 99.

Route 99?! That's no place for kids to play!

My thoughts exactly. You get a lot of Synth Human attacks around there. I'm worried about him.

Blast it!

Hey, Rufus! Where are you going?

Isn't it obvious? A hero can't ignore children in peril!

You're right about that. Count me in.

Thanks! That'll take a load off my mind.

I think I know where he'll be, too. He's got guts, venturing into enemy territory on his own!

That's not guts, it's just careless. Kind of reminds me of you.

You understand me so well! No wonder we're such a great team.

Let's get going, Aldo. We can't waste time!

Wait, what?!

Take a look at that, Aldo.

Sha-wa-wa-wa! Transform! Let's go, Elzion League!

I'm taking you down, Synth Humans. Taaake this! Hyah! Pow! Blam!

Special Move, Eternal Evolution Blast! Btoooooom!

Phew, looks like he's okay. He's having fun with his hero game.

Check out those moves! And that transformation pose! He's good at this.

The spirit of a hero burns bright in this little guy.

Isn't that attack name a little... I dunno, over the top?

Let's go talk to him.

Huh? Who are you guys?!

How long have you been there? Were you spying on me?!

Who am I, you ask? Heh heh. I'm Rufus, Hero of Justice!

Nevermind about that. We came to bring you home. Your dad's worried about you.

I don't believe you! If you really know my dad, prove it! Tell me his name.

Uh...your dad's name?

Well, go ahead and tell him, Aldo.

I don't know! You ran off before I could ask.

I knew you guys were shady. I'll bet you're from some evil organization! You won't catch me!

Wait, come back! Wow, he's fast.

Don't be mad, it's not his fault. He's not hurt, and that's what counts.

Not for long if we don't bring him back.

Well, what are we waiting for? Let's get after him!

Waaaaaargh!

What was that? It sounded like the kid.

I have a bad feeling about this, Aldo. Let's check it out!

G-Get away from me!

A Synth Human? Urgh, I was afraid something like this would happen!

Hey, villain! Leave that kid alone!

Hmph. Don't interfere. This brat is going to make a valuable hostage.

Shut your synthetic trap! Step off, or we're gonna bring the pain!

Have a taste of my special move!

Buuurning Knuckle!

Nrgh! That technique...

Hey, are you okay? Quick, run while he's still stunned!

Uh...right!

That attack, that stance... It can't be...are you...the Hero?!

That's right! My name is Rufus, Hero Extraordinaire. And I'm taking you down!

Why, you! I won't let you escape alive. Die, foolish hero!

How's that? A hero never fails! As long as I'm here, Elzion is safe from evildoers like you!

Whoa, that was amazing! You were just like a real hero.

I told you, didn't I? I'm a bona fide, cut-and-dried hero!

They call me Rufus, charismatic leader of the Elzion Defense Force!

The what now? I've never heard anyone call you that.

The word "hero" really seemed to have an effect on that Synth Human, huh?

He must've been terrified into submission by my heroic aura!

Let's get this kid home. We can't afford to hang around here.

I guess you're right. We can talk more back in Elzion.

Oh, thank the stars! You're safe. You're not hurt, are you?

I'm fine, Dad. A real live hero stepped in to save me from the Synth Humans.

Whenever you're in distress, just call my name and I'll come dashing in to save the day!

Awesome! You're sounding more and more heroic all the time!

I...I'm sorry I ever suspected you of being a spy.

Don't sweat it, little guy. You're gonna make a fine hero someday.

Yeah! I'll train hard and be just like you when I grow up.

Listen, I know you saved the boy and all, but how long are you going to keep up this hero stuff?

A hero never dies! While the world still needs me, I'll never rest!

Ha! Well, have it your way. You proved yourself hero enough for me today. I owe you bigtime, Rufus.

Catch you later, Mister Hero!

Hey, I've been wondering, why are you so obsessed with being a hero in the first place?

Oh, you want to know my thrilling origin story, huh?

That's not exactly what I...

It all started with a book that lit a fire in my young heart.

It was the story of a man who single-handedly saved his village from certain doom.

His flaming fists took down the enemy ranks like they were nothing! The hero in the crimson coat stood alone and triumphed, saving countless lives!

Okay, I get it. I don't need the full...

Inspired, I trained day in, day out, until I could use the Flaming Knuckle attack myself. I even modeled my jacket on his signature look. Great attention to detail, right?!

I had the skills, I had the passion, I had the look, all I needed was the opportunity to prove myself.