"With the Gram Scale tournament fast approaching, Kazu is wracked by a loss of confidence. Unable to watch his old buddy and rival dwindle away into nothing, Ikki sets up a one-on-one duel to teach Kazu a lesson in self-esteem. But with Sora Takeuchi commanding military power and the start of the tournament imminent, will Kogarasumaru even stand a chance?"--P. [4] of cover.

The Gram Scale Tournament that decides who is at the top of the Air Trek world is happening. Those fit for battle in the finals between Sleeping Forest and Genesis have been decided, but then Sora Takeuchi takes Rika hostage and demands Sleeping Forest forfeit! As the Sleeping Forest team is on the verge of splitting up, Ikki and gang are surprised with a hard battle in the third round against Slepnir. --Back cover.

Time is running out before Ikki and Team Kogarasumaru face off against über-villain Sora. Before they're ready to take on the big boys, the team has to learn how to function as a team--something they hope to show off in a preparatory match against the White Wolves, a company team run by Kururu's father. Does Kogarasumaru have the wings it needs to soar, or will it come crashing to earth with a resounding thud?

Fed up with his down-and-out life, Daddy sets out in his car to just get away from it all to nowhere in particular. His family and friends have abandoned him. The one companion he can count on completely, his dog, follows him blindly and faithfully to the end.

Charles and William Crogan are two brothers with very different perspectives on family, patriotism, and loyalty. Charles, off at school when unrest develops in the American Colonies, is determined to serve the British Crown. William, on the other hand, has taken up the cause of the Minutemen and other revolutionaries. When the two are thrust back together, they have to decide which comes first: loyalty to their fellow soldiers or loyalty to family...

"On their mission to rescue Rika, Ikki and the crew take to the skies and attack via aircraft! Meanwhile, Agito and Buccha emerge from some fierce fights with a harrowingly narrow victory, and Ikki sees through Nue's trick and earns the Thunder Regalia core. Though things seem to be turning in Nike's favor, Onigiri steers him into combat against Kazu and Aeon. The grand battle heaps up as Nike takes on the two opponents, but the aftermath may turn...

"The final battle for the fate of the world of the Air Trecks is underway, pitting Ikki and Ringo against Sora and Rika! It's a white-knuckled, no-holds-barred race to the surface through the massive Tower of Trophaeum, and now that the best riders on the planet are finally facing off, victory will only come with great sacrifice. But when Sora reveals a stunning secret, Ikka realizes that the game has changed, and winning is more important than even...