A hostage has been taken in Pakistan; the chances of his survival are slim to none. Yugo Beppu, the world's leading private negotiator, is called to the scene by the hostage's daughter to deal with a fierce anti-government faction. Walking a dangerous line between the powerful military and ruthless guerrillas, it will take more than words for Yugo to survive in the blazing desert.

Episode 45: Zatch vs. Bari The powerful mamodo Bari has defeated every foe he's faced, but there's only victory he craves; beating Zatch!

Episode 46: Ponygon's Close Call While searching for the owner of his spell book, Ponygon meets a familiar stranger who offers Ponygon and Zatch a job helping him deliver presents to the poor.

Episode 47: Rumble in the Snow In a wintry land, Sherry and Brago come across a boy who is afraid to stand up for himself, but Brago is there to teach him the value of courage!

Episode 48: The Mystery of the Stone Tablets At a local antique shop, Kiyo finds a stone tablet with the same lettering as the spell book.

Edited Version.

Reality and fantasy seem to be breaking down for student Kyo Sogoru. Is he really the smart but unpopular swim enthusiast at Maihama High School or the pilot of the giant robot Zegapain in a war-devastated world? From the day he meets the mysterious girl Shizuno Misaki, his life changes forever as he begins to question reality and his own sanity. Which life is real and which is fantasy? As he fights the forces of the enemy GARDS-ORM and tries to keep his school swim club going, Kyo searches for answers. But is the truth even stranger than he's ready to deal with?