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* BittersweetEnding: The third of Moo's Big Bad Four has fallen... but Tiger lost his little brother in the process.
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* BittersweetEnding: The third of Moo's Big Bad Four has fallen... but Tiger lost his little brother in the process. Making matters worse, Moo has just discovered his original body's location.
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* GoneHorriblyWrong[=/=][[GoneHorriblyRight Right]]: Tiger sought to make his younger brother stronger through ToughLove. Gray Wolf ''has'' become stronger... but as one of Moo's Big Bad Four, and is angry and resentful towards Tiger, having been convinced by his actions and Moo's manipulations that he didn't ''really'' care about him.
* GreenEyedMonster: It's hinted that Gray Wolf is jealous of the Searchers due to their [[TrueCompanions importance to Tiger]], since he believes that Tiger didn't really care about him.
* GreenEyedMonster: It's hinted that Gray Wolf is jealous of the Searchers due to their [[TrueCompanions importance to Tiger]], since he believes that Tiger didn't really care about him.
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* PleaseKillMeIfItSatisfiesYou: Tiger combines this with LastRequest, saying that Gray can kill him if he wishes, asking only that he leaves the other Searchers alone afterwards. This only enrages his brother further.
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** Gray Wolf makes a bid for this by claiming Tiger offered to join him, betraying the Searchers and handing them over. It's such a [[BlatantLies blatant lie]] that Genki and Mocchi immediately burst out laughing at the sheer audacity of it.
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** Gray Wolf makes a bid for this by claiming Tiger offered to join him, betraying the Searchers and handing them over. It's such a [[BlatantLies blatant lie]] that Genki and Mocchi immediately burst out laughing at the sheer audacity of it.it while the rest shrug it off.
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* DontYouDarePityMe: Gray Wolf initially reacts this way while dying, before [[DyingAsYourself regaining enough of himself]] for a gentler farewell.
* EmpathicEnvironment: The [[SnowMeansDeath snow kicks up]] after Gray Wolf passes, with his lost disc getting coated while Tiger howls mournfully.
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* SingleTear: Tiger sheds one while rejecting Gray Wolf's final offer to join, stating that he'd lose something far too important if he accepted.
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* ScrewThisImOuttaHere: The moment Gray Wolf is fatally injured, the Cabalos promptly abandon him. Gray Wolf isn't surprised by this, commenting that loyalty doesn't go a long way amongst Moo's followers.
* SingleTear: Tiger sheds one while rejecting Gray Wolf's final offer to join, stating that he'd lose something far too important if he accepted. Gray Wolf sheds one as well during his last words.
* SingleTear: Tiger sheds one while rejecting Gray Wolf's final offer to join, stating that he'd lose something far too important if he accepted. Gray Wolf sheds one as well during his last words.
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* TragicDream: Tiger explains that above all else, he wanted to get strong enough to free his brother from Moo... as Gray Wolf lies dying at his feet.
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* BerserkButton: Tiger hits Gray's when he suggests that he hasn't changed at all since they were pups, still trying to scheme his way out of trouble.
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** Tiger hits Gray's when he suggests that he hasn't changed at all since they were pups, still trying to scheme his way out oftrouble.trouble.
** Happens again when Tiger takes his temporary blinding in stride, calmly remarking that he was the one who taught Gray how to pull off that technique in the first place.
** And ''[[RuleOfThree again]]'' when Tiger asks him to [[PleaseKillMeIfItSatisfiesYou take his life if he wishes]], but spare the rest of the Searchers.
--->'''Gray Wolf:''' ''[snarling]'' That mangy group is so ''important--?!''
** Tiger hits Gray's when he suggests that he hasn't changed at all since they were pups, still trying to scheme his way out of
** Happens again when Tiger takes his temporary blinding in stride, calmly remarking that he was the one who taught Gray how to pull off that technique in the first place.
** And ''[[RuleOfThree again]]'' when Tiger asks him to [[PleaseKillMeIfItSatisfiesYou take his life if he wishes]], but spare the rest of the Searchers.
--->'''Gray Wolf:''' ''[snarling]'' That mangy group is so ''important--?!''
* FearfulSymmetry: Tiger and Gray Wolf's duel starts off this way, the two of them countering the other's attacks with the exact same moves.
* GoThroughMe: Genki interrupts the brothers' final battle when Tiger is down for the count, placing himself between the two in order to protect him.
* GoThroughMe: Genki interrupts the brothers' final battle when Tiger is down for the count, placing himself between the two in order to protect him.
* OhCrap:
** Suezo has a brief moment of this when he tries to teleport behind a Cabalos for a sneak attack only to wind up in ''front'' of the growling baddie instead.
** Tiger realizes what's about to happen when Gray Wolf starts swinging around to strike him with his tail, as he was the one who taught him that maneuver in the first place.
** Suezo has a brief moment of this when he tries to teleport behind a Cabalos for a sneak attack only to wind up in ''front'' of the growling baddie instead.
** Tiger realizes what's about to happen when Gray Wolf starts swinging around to strike him with his tail, as he was the one who taught him that maneuver in the first place.
* TheReasonYouSuckSpeech: Gray Wolf rants furiously during their battle, accusing Tiger of having always thought he was better than him since they were pups.
* SingleTear: Tiger sheds one while rejecting Gray Wolf's final offer to join, stating that he'd lose something far too important if he accepted.
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* ThisIsSomethingHesGotToDoHimself: Despite agreeing with the others that the challenge is likely a trap, Tiger insists that he needs to settle things with Gray Wolf by himself.
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* ThisIsSomethingHesGotToDoHimself: Despite agreeing with the others that the challenge is likely a trap, Tiger insists that he needs to settle things with Gray Wolf by himself. Later, he orders them to stay back during the duel despite having been blinded.
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* BerserkButton: Tiger hits Gray's when he suggests that he hasn't changed at all since they were pups, still trying to scheme his way out of trouble.
* BigDamnHeroes: Golem shoulder-checks the Cabalos away when they try to dogpile Tiger, heralding the arrival of the reset of the team.
* BigDamnHeroes: Golem shoulder-checks the Cabalos away when they try to dogpile Tiger, heralding the arrival of the reset of the team.
* ComplainingAboutRescuesTheyDontLike: Tiger isn't happy when the others show up; given the way he snaps at Genki, it's implied he actually believed that Genki and the rest weren't planning to come after him.
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* DuelToTheDeathDirtyCoward: Gray Wolf accuses Tiger of being this, claiming that he gave him up in order to protect himself.
* DuelToTheDeath: Between Tiger and Gray Wolf, with Tiger coming out as the victor. ...[[BittersweetEnding Relatively speaking]].
* DuelToTheDeath: Between Tiger and Gray Wolf, with Tiger coming out as the victor. ...[[BittersweetEnding Relatively speaking]].
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* KneelBeforeZod: Gray offers Tiger the chance to bow down before him and become his ''servant'', claiming that he intentionally separated him from the other Searchers in order to spare him some pride.
* ManipulativeBastard:
** It's revealed that Moo told Gray Wolf that Tiger ''intentionally'' let him take him away, trading his little brother for his own freedom.
** Gray Wolf makes a bid for this by claiming Tiger offered to join him, betraying the Searchers and handing them over. It's such a [[BlatantLies blatant lie]] that Genki and Mocchi immediately burst out laughing at the sheer audacity of it.
* ManipulativeBastard:
** It's revealed that Moo told Gray Wolf that Tiger ''intentionally'' let him take him away, trading his little brother for his own freedom.
** Gray Wolf makes a bid for this by claiming Tiger offered to join him, betraying the Searchers and handing them over. It's such a [[BlatantLies blatant lie]] that Genki and Mocchi immediately burst out laughing at the sheer audacity of it.
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* PlotMandatedFriendshipFailure: {{Invoked}}; Genki grows so frustrated with Tiger's insistence on complying with Gray Wolf's request that he snaps at him, yelling that he doesn't care what happens. Once Tiger leaves with the Cabalos, Genki immediately drops the act, having only behaved that way to try and convince the baddie that they were legitimately just going to let him go alone.
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* ThisIsSomethingHesGotToDoHimself: Despite agreeing with the others that the challenge is likely a trap, Tiger insists that he needs to settle things with Gray Wolf by himself.
* TrapIsTheOnlyOption: Tiger agrees to cooperate with his brother's wishes; the other Searchers go after him out of concern.
* TrapIsTheOnlyOption: Tiger agrees to cooperate with his brother's wishes; the other Searchers go after him out of concern.
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* AloofBigBrother: Tiger acted this way towards Gray Wolf in hopes of toughening him up. Unfortunately for both, it's {{Deconstructed}}: rather than making Gray stronger, he developed an inferority complex and came to believe his big brother looked down on him. Moo was able to [[TheCorrupter twist that to his own ends]].
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* AloofBigBrother: Tiger acted this way towards Gray Wolf in hopes of toughening him up. Unfortunately for both, it's {{Deconstructed}}: rather than making Gray stronger, he developed an inferority inferiority complex and came to believe his big brother looked down on him. Moo was able to [[TheCorrupter twist that to his own ends]].
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* BoisterousWeakling: When a single Cabalos arrives to relay Gray Wolf's challenge to the group, Suezo makes a big show out of challenging him, only to panic and retreat behind Holly once he roars at him.
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* ComeAlone: Gray Wolf's challenge orders Tiger to do so.
* CruelToBeKind: Tiger tried exercising this with his younger brother, though he occasionally showed softer behavior. Sadly, this didn't work out the way he intended.
* CruelToBeKind: Tiger tried exercising this with his younger brother, though he occasionally showed softer behavior. Sadly, this didn't work out the way he intended.
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* MightMakesRight: After recovering some food that was stolen from his brother, Tiger claims it for himself, invoking this. He later relents while claiming he wasn't really hungry.
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Tiger attempts to reason with his brother, but Gray Wolf is beyond arguing--and when it's apparent they're tied, he responds by blinding him. Viciously smacking Tiger around, Gray Wolf goes in for the kill, but pauses when Genki blocks his way. Gray Wolf goes to kill Genki as well... and Tiger charges, impaling Gray Wolf with his horn.
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Tiger attempts to reason with his brother, but Gray Wolf is beyond arguing--and when it's apparent they're tied, he responds by resorts to blinding him. Viciously smacking Tiger around, Gray Wolf goes in for the kill, but pauses when Genki blocks his way. Gray Wolf goes to kill Genki as well... and Tiger charges, impaling Gray Wolf with his horn.
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* CombatPragmatist: Tells Tiger that they'll settle their feud by fighting using only their claws, but then whips him in the face with his tail.
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* CombatPragmatist: Tells Gray Wolf tells Tiger that they'll settle their feud by fighting using only their claws, but then whips him in the face with his tail.
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* AloofBigBrother: Tiger acted this way towards Gray Wolf in hopes of toughening him up. Unfortunately for both, it's {{Deconstructed}}: rather than making Gray stronger, he developed an inferority complex and came to believe his big brother looked down on him. Moo was able to [[TheCorrupter twist that to his own ends]].
* BittersweetEnding: The third of Moo's Big Bad Four has fallen... but Tiger lost his little brother in the process.
* CainAndAbel: Gray Wolf and Tiger, respectively.
* CombatPragmatist: Tells Tiger that they'll settle their feud by fighting using only their claws, but then whips him in the face with his tail.
* DuelToTheDeath
* DyingAsYourself: After being fatally wounded, Gray's eyes turn back to normal, and he talks about how he wishes they could go back to when they were pups.
* NotBrainwashed: Gray Wolf insists that he isn't, despite how [[ThisIsYourBrainOnEvil his eyes and personality have changed]].
* {{Schemer}}: Tiger calls him out for this, saying that he's come up with {{Zany Scheme}}s ever since they were little.
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Tiger attempts to reason with his brother, but Gray Wolf is beyond arguing--and when it's apparent they're tied, he responds by blinding him. Viciously smacking Tiger around, Gray Wolf goes in for the kill, but pauses when Genki blocks his way. Gray Wolf goes to kill Genki as well... and Tiger charges, impaling Gray Wolf with hsi horn.
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Tiger attempts to reason with his brother, but Gray Wolf is beyond arguing--and when it's apparent they're tied, he responds by blinding him. Viciously smacking Tiger around, Gray Wolf goes in for the kill, but pauses when Genki blocks his way. Gray Wolf goes to kill Genki as well... and Tiger charges, impaling Gray Wolf with hsi his horn.
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Tiger accepts a solo challenge from his brother, Gray Wolf. They will duel to the death at a location of Gray Wolf's choosing. Smelling a trap, Genki and the others tag along, but find themselves holding off Gray Wolf's Cabalos troops.
Tiger attempts to reason with his brother, but Gray Wolf is beyond arguing--and when it's apparent they're tied, he responds by blinding him. Viciously smacking Tiger around, Gray Wolf goes in for the kill, but pauses when Genki blocks his way. Gray Wolf goes to kill Genki as well... and Tiger charges, impaling Gray Wolf with hsi horn.
Gray Wolf dies wishing they could go back to when they were pups, and Tiger mourns his brother... and meanwhile, Moo has found his original, draconic body.
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!!This episode contains examples of:
* SnowMeansDeath: Tiger and Gray Wolf's battle to the death takes place on a snowy mountain just like the one where they grew up.
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Tiger attempts to reason with his brother, but Gray Wolf is beyond arguing--and when it's apparent they're tied, he responds by blinding him. Viciously smacking Tiger around, Gray Wolf goes in for the kill, but pauses when Genki blocks his way. Gray Wolf goes to kill Genki as well... and Tiger charges, impaling Gray Wolf with hsi horn.
Gray Wolf dies wishing they could go back to when they were pups, and Tiger mourns his brother... and meanwhile, Moo has found his original, draconic body.
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!!This episode contains examples of:
* SnowMeansDeath: Tiger and Gray Wolf's battle to the death takes place on a snowy mountain just like the one where they grew up.
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