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Chapter 12 [Black Shadow's Laugh]
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Zoda's lead is abruptly taken away by his supposed ally, Luna Ryder. His machine breaks down, leaving him upset.

The next race is the "Christmas Cup", taking place at the shooting-star-barraged outer space location: Meteor Stream. Luna Ryder wants to present a victory to Black Shadow, their leader; Zoda is mysteriously absent. 

Rick and friends also cautiously enter the race. As it turns out, a very unpleasant Christmas present had been prepared for them -- meteors suddenly start bombarding the track! Someone -- Zoda -- has deactivated the meteor barrier. Zoda was willing to endanger even his ally Luna Ryder in his efforts to attack Rick and Captain Falcon. 

Black Bull then appears in the race! The enemy-destroying vehicle protects Luna Ryder from meteors falling towards her. Taking the hit in her place, it explodes... but the driver is actually just a decoy robot, not Black Shadow himself. Rick and friends gape in astonishment as the real Black Bull whooshes past them, cackling as he takes Luna Ryder with him.