Episodes 9-12 of the Japanese anime series. On their trek to the next town, Van and Wendy locate Michael Garret, Wendy's older brother who had gone missing, but they're stunned to discover that he's aligned himself with the killer known as The Claw. More surprises abound, as the mystery behind Van's Armor is finally revealed when he crosses paths against members of the 'Original Seven,' the most elite and dangerous Armor Riders on the planet. But the biggest shocker is still to come, as the clawed man finally appears. Episodes comprise: 'Carmen Goes Home', 'Thank You Ocean', 'Where The Goodbyes Are' and 'The Days Of No Return'.