[GAME] Kamen Rider Knights (Main Thread)

[Sieghartdarage]

The hospital has it's share of tragedies and sad moments, however, none has ever figured that a more lively turn of events would lighten up the mood, even for a second. Probably, due to the arrival of two special individuals that the hospital staff would have their hands full especially with one of them, a particularly cheery young girl name Reiko Mishashi, known also as Kamen Rider femme but only to those who share the same Kamen Rider personality as she does. It was that same time where both she and Joan were admitted into the hospital that things got a little out of hand where emotions running high would be the cause. One seeks to move forward while the other racked with fear and guilt, both situations enabling the two to bond more strongly than ever.

The hospital is in an uproar over the comatose girl's sudden awakening and the intervention of Reiko over her welfare. Reiko, being Reiko, had threatened to exposed the hospital's misdeeds towards the comatose girl if such treatment were to continue. Eventually, fearing a public outcry, the staff agreed to accommodate the girl in Reiko and Joan's room until she recovers fully with the condition that Reiko settles both the girl's expanses as well as her own to which Reiko cheerfully agree to. Most people would have thought twice about meddling in the affair of others but Reiko, as kind as she is displayed her nature in wanting to do what she can for the girl.

Such form of kindness and warmth is what comforted and assured an emotionally uncertain Joan and strengthen her resolve to continue her role as a Kamen Rider as Reiko retells her tale to Joan of how she helped the comatose girl. "You know it's funny, Jo-chan," started Reiko with a soft tone as she nestles next to a sleepy Joan. "All this time I've thought let's just all be together but with Cisne gone, I've felt like there's a hole in my heart. Just when I thought I was going to lose everything, there you are, here by my side. It's like I just gained a sister. When I found out that girl is all alone, I can't help but wonder, what if I did the same for her like how you would for me. Well, now we're a family and I will do anything to protect this family and I continue to do so until Cisne comes back," remarked Reiko with a soft tone as she heard Joan thanking her for her company.

"It's no problem, Jo-nechan...." replied Reiko with a cute tone and a wide smile only for her to notice that Joan had fallen asleep. "Awww....Jo-nechan fell asleep," remarked Reiko with an adoring tone only for her to yawn. "I guess I'll join you too, Jo-nechan," responded Reiko sleepily as she cuddled next to Joan. "Sweet dreams," muttered Reiko softly as she close her eyes in peaceful slumber. After a few moments, they wheeled in the comatose Yukina into the room and set it next to the bed where Joan and Reiko are. The one wheeling Yukina in happens to be the junior nurse that Reiko assisted as she noticed Joan and Reiko sleeping on the same bed. Not one to bother her savior, she gave a quiet bow and walk out of the room with a smile on her face but not before giving them a soft sweet dreams greeting before exiting.

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At this time, a dark and gloomy atmosphere seemed to shroud the once peaceful forest near the outskirts of the city as a dragon like castle stood beneath the storm of darkness. Castle Doran is what they call the castle as the dragon is a living breathing creature of ancient past, a fearsome creature that bears a majestic goth castle on its back. The creature is seen slumbering, only to awaken as it is aware that its master has returned from battle as Xeph enter the confines of the castle. The dragon gave a loud roar and took to the skies as it skims through dark ominous clouds. Within the throne room, his throne awaits him as he lays himself on it with a calm face but with a concealed disappointed expression beneath it. Sitting next to him was the female harpy Fantasian named Teeva as she appears to stirring her drink as she waves her glass in circular motion. The large chunk of ice within it began to break apart in response to Xeph's return, a bad sign of things to come. "It appears something seems to bothering you, my dear Xeph. However, being a gracious ally, I will not prude you for details," noted Teeva with a flirtatious tone.

"Well, Valeria is settling down just nicely in this world while I've just found a perfect test subject for your little toy you gave me," responded Teeva with a smirk as she took out a gaia memory with a 'B' initial etched on it and pushed the button which prompted the memory to announce, "Bird!" "Just look forward to it. I'm sure it'll cheer you up to see humans grieve and squirm," noted Teeva with an evil tone. "Foul mood? It seems foul is an understatement but for you, I'll definitely stay the night to keep you company. Besides, I can't pretty well leave you in this state if you're don't mind my feminine wilds," responded Teeva with a seductive tone as she sips from her glass only to place on the table next to her. As she watch Xeph step into the darkness, Teeva stood from her seat and decided to follow Xeph anyway despite his warning as she felt it necessary to accompany him for he is the key to ultimate power that she dearly craves. "Wait up my dear," remarked Teeva stepped into same darkness that Xeph thread.

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Meanwhile, another plot seems to be unfolding in an underground cave as within the darkness, something sinister lurks as the shadowy figure appears to be examining the cocoons that nested within the confines of honey comb like chambers. The shadowy figure is then revealed to be one of Aesir's generals, Javiero, the insectoid king as he watch intently as the cocoon grew in size. Suddenly, the insectoid's antenna flare slightly as he receive a telepathic message from Aesir. The insectoid immediately went on his knees and bowed in anticipation of his master's message. "I'm fine. No need to worry my Lord as my recovery is quick. The cocoons are coming along just nicely, great warriors will be born by the light of day," responded Javiero in thought speak as he realized that the message was interrupted by a messenger. Javiero listened intently to what was unfolding, his head still bowed in respect for his master though Aesir is nowhere to be seen.

Javiero then listened to what his master has to say without even flinching nor care about the wounds he had sustained earlier. "I'll hear and obey you, my Lord. Leave the task to me and fret not about my wounds for they are nothing when I'm carrying out your glorious will," responded Javiero once again in thought speak. "My warrior, once ready will bring despair to the humans while I, myself will retrieve what once belongs to you, my Lord," replied Javiero as he proceeded to order the other insectoids to ready the chosen cocoons once they done growing. Javiero then spread his insect like wings and took off as he exits the cave. Once outside, he used his long antennae to detect the presence of any insect like beings in a distance only for him discover a multitude of them far off. Using the his amazing speed, Javiero sped off towards the overwhelmed Weyland Enterprise.

 

[Grand Kougami]

Now, Scott Weyland was done defeating one and then 8 more to go. He was riding all his way to the Falma Corridor were four of his company's synthetics reported to him that there was an enemy individual spotted towards the Gauis Integra Chamber where his personal troops are safely escorting those society towards their Deka-70 space transport. He got off the bike and they said "sir, it appears that while we were walking away from this facility which got under fire by 9 individuals, we saw one of the 9 heading towards the Gauis Integra Chamber in the fourth storey and he is traveling at 30 steps per 6 seconds. It will be a matter of time now before he intercepts them. Sir?" then Weyland said as he tapped the shoulder of each of the synthetics, "thank you my trusty synthetics for that information. Now, that bastard will not be able to catch them. Now do you know where are the others?" They said in response "you're welcome sir! The others are found in these following areas. 2 are in the Kashlo Center, 1 is in the Yura Shaft, 3 are in the Savara Area, and 1 is in the Hard Shaft vent." and proceeded to the evacuation. Now Scott was heading towards the Gauis Integra Chamber, which is 9 storeys beneath the shuttle area and said "Thanks again for the information. Dang it! Looks like they are heading closer to where those people are. Hang in there folks, I am coming."

While Scott Weyland's security were busy finding a safe path for the society under their protection across their large installation, an enemy individual came in front of them and was about to fire his weapon on them . One of them said "you said that this would be a safe route yet why did one of them came through?", one of the guards named Miguel said silently "This can't be! All of the entries that leads to this place were already closed! They couldn't! This can't be!" and said aloud "Defensive position guys!". Then came a voice from the foe's left said "Halt! You will not touch any of them!" and the enemy individual looked left and saw a the Gatack Extender coming close towards him and so he got knocked out of the way as it rammed towards him. Weyland said angrily and pointing his finger unto him "you will die before you will get them!" Seeing that the foe got knocked out some 140 meters away, he looked at his men and the society under their care he said "quickly! Go to the Eskalon River Area and there rendezvouz with the Garin Forces. From there, I will meet you along the way. Also, please keep them from entering the Savara Area for 3 of those bad individuals are close by. While I'll take care of this until he is done." Miguel said aloud "YES SIR!" and the elder said "Thank you said the elder. May our dieties bless you!" . "Thanks and now stay safe there!" he replied. Then the Gatack Extender was summoned back to him and he said "Time to end this!" cracked a hand and then started firing his shoulder vulcan cannons. It appears to have changed its appearance and then it became another Aracneworm but of the Nigrita sub species. "I knew that it would be soon for you to be destroyed, now prepare for your end!" Scott said and "Grrr!!!" grumbled the Worm.

It went clock up and attacked Scott by the right shoulder. Scott anticipated the move and said "CAST OFF!" and then did something at his Zecter and so it said "CAST OFF!" and his armor was cast off. He said "CLOCK UP!" and slapped the side of the belt and so a voice said "CLOCK UP!" and so both went into a lightning fast battle. He took his caliburs off the shoulder and got himself protected by the Worm's web attacks by slashing them one after the other. From the Gaius Integra Chamber, the battle crashed into a certain ship docking area where the Aracneworm Nigrita mustered its tackles on him aggressively. Scott deliberately went defensive until the monster went into an opening and so he said as he looked up "now you are so dead!".

He pressed the button thrice that makes him to perform Rider Kick; he said "RIDER KICK!" and thus a voice said "1! 2! 3! RIDER KICK!" and golden electricity came from the Zecter unto his body and leaped up and does a roundhouse kick unto the Worm, it connected and a blue explosion came about and he said "that ends yours, and now, time for the other seven." he said went into Masked Form and called his Gatack Extender via remote and said "The Eskelon River Area is four kilometers North of this area and the others are now a kilometer away. Now if I walk towards that area, that will just bring me some 30 minutes and time is of the essence. I must overtake them from this time onward." He explored the Gatack Extender's features and found that it had a flying mode called "EX MODE" he went Rider Form and initialized the EX MODE and flew all the way to that area.

 

[Ziginz Zegell]

Ingram quickly regained his footing after the attack launched by the female bearer of Kiva and quickly counter attacked. She hadn’t hesitated to make her move, but it was clear she had been trained well enough to attack an opening without creating one in her own defense. Still, Ingram was not dissuaded and pushed forward firing off a few of his own attacks. As the two warriors exchanged blows it became clearer to the old warrior that this girl was not as treacherous as the monster with which she shared a similar power. Instead he sensed something like grief in her blows, but also determination. Before a decisive blow could be struck, a voice reached Ingram’s ears, though he did not turn his attention away from his foe.


"Do you really have to battle here and now? You'll only draw attention to yourselves and it will be only a matter of time before the Undead discover you are here. Really, you two are doing yourselves a disservice by attacking each other in such a manner."

This woman’s words rang some truth, but at the moment such things did not matter. For these two it was more then just a battle they were fighting. This was two warriors trying to understand one another, and thus, trying to find any sign that one could trust the other. So far Ingram’s foe had proven herself well and she had made no attempts at victory through dishonorable means. Perhaps it was best to stop before they drew too much more attention to themselves, especially with this new woman who seemed to know what they were. It was then that the experienced knight sensed it; numerous insect like being and at least one familiar presence heading toward them.

“Javiero” ,exclaimed Ingram with some anger. Had the insect general made a move already? Turning to his rival, he thought for a moment on what he should do. To leave the battle now would be a hit to the warrior’s pride, but not noticing this many entities of a similar nature gathered in one place before now was even more shameful. “Numerous foes are gathered near by…I fear I let myself be distracted with your presence Kiva. Know this…I do not think you a foe, nor am I certain you are an ally. For now I have more pressing matters to attend to, so I shall take my leave. The victory is yours…for today.” Ingram left the scene in a hurry, intent on reaching Javiero and these other creatures before they could cause too much damage. Not long after leaving the two women behind him, Ingram sighted the area under attack: Eskelon River.

The creatures were swift for sure, and full of murderous intent as they struck down a few humans in their path. Ingram recognized the creatures before he even got a clear look at them. "Worms...even here they carry the stench of death with them." Focusing his mind, Ingram drew on the power of the wind and assumed the green form of air, Pegasus form. Taking up an abandoned water pistol which transformed into a magnificant crossbow in his hand, the warrior Kuuga began to snipe down his approaching foes. Three fell before they ever knew they were in danger, leaving Ingram time to spare to deal with the rest. He sensed something else approaching as he shot down a fourth foe: something flying at high speed in his direction. Could it be Javiero, no, whatever it was produced a more artifical sound, and was a bit larger. The Fantasian was surprised at what he saw once the object came into sight: a Stag Beetle rider atop a flying, stag beetle like platform. "Is that...Gouram? And that rider...he looks like-" Before he could finish his thought, another foe tried to strike him down but was easily dodged and dispatched by a well aimed shot. Three were left, but they had wised up to the green rider's methods and were now trying to flank him from multiple sides. What worse he was approaching his limit in pegasus form and would have to resort to other tactics soon. It would not be easy to deal with the rest in his other forms, but he could not let these three escape, not with such beastial rage surging through them.

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Takuya looked up at the tower known as Saber Incorporated and sighed deeply. He hadn’t even made it into the front door before being rejected for lack of company authorization. He wasn’t an employ, had no appointment, and had no relationship with any employees. In other words he might as well have been a mortal trying to get into Mount Olympus. Still, he had to speak to this Sakuya Kusanagi in regards to the discoveries made in his grandfather’s old office, and his current home. ”Think Takuya…what would grandpa do in a situation like this?” As the hopeful detective pondered, he noticed a number of men and women riding strange looking motorcycles suddenly bolt from a near by parking garage. The group of twelve were riding like bats out of hell, clearly on their way to kick someone’s ass. Takuya would follow, but there was no way he would be able to keep up on foot. Instead a plan on how to get into the Saber building had formed in his mind. The parking garage probably only had one guard at each entrance. All he had to do was find a way around them and then use the parking entrance to get inside. He headed for the far side of the garage, intent on finding his way into the structure.

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Ryuuya was certain that Damon’s suspicions were roused by his video evidence. Fortunately the intuitive man had been distracted by Kitsune and took some notice away from the worried young rider. Still, it wouldn’t be long before the truth would have to be revealed. Once Damon and Kitsune had left the house to run errands, Ryuuya thought to give Damon’s lap top another go, but decided against this after the fiasco from earlier. Quizzing Helios on his home land also seemed like a bad idea, as the wolf man didn’t seem all that hospitable toward him. Ryuuya pondered over possible avenues of investigation he could do on his own without raising unwanted attention to himself. One thing did come to mind, though it was not something he had been looking forward to. Surely it was something Helios could, and would answer without becoming too upset. Knocking on the wolf’s door, Ryuuya cautiously spoke up.

”Ummm, Helios…I was wondering, if you mind answering a question or two for me. I mean, well, really I have a lot of questions but only one really matters right now. Do you…do you know what kind of Fantasian I am? I mean if I am a fantasian I would like to know more about myself and my people. B-but if you’re not in the mood I understand.”

It wasn’t the smoothest request ever made, but it was supposed to come off as such. After his first transformation, Ryuuya had thought to get blood work done to find out more about who or what he was, but decided the risks out weighed the benefits. The last thing he wanted was to end up in some lab while his family’s killers were still on the loose. Maybe Helios could tell him something about his alternate form, and why the word Agito kept popping up in his head every time he thought of it. He just knew that was his form’s name…but he didn’t know how he knew. It was all rather frustrating.

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Kotone lay on her bed inside her dark room, trying to calm down from her earlier panic attack. Outside in the living room were her new room mate and a kind stranger. She wanted desperately to go out and join them, to learn more about what she was and why she had been…changing. Every time she tried to walk out of the room thoughts of all the people out in the world, looking at her, staring at her in fear just flooded her mind. She could feel her chest tightening up just thinking about it, and gritted her teeth out of anger and frustration. Kotone didn’t blame the people outside, but she didn’t quite blame herself either. She didn’t know who to blame or if she even should. All the scarred girl could do was sit on her bed with her pillow held tightly to her chest hoping her panic would soon pass. She had to speak with that woman, Tomoe, before she left. She begged God to let the girl stay for just a little longer, just until she could breath and speak well enough. They had seen her scars, they had even seen that belt, so why was she still so scared?

Finally she could feel the pressure fading and a calm washing over her. Kotone knew she would be alright now, as long as no one unexpected was outside waiting for her. The purple haired girl opened her door and peeked out, seeing only Sakaki and Tomoe. She pulled her long banes over her scars and pulled down her shirt sleeves for the same reason before inching her way into the living room. ”Th-thank you both…for helping me. Sorry for…well…” It was clear Kotone wasn’t used to talking to people out in the open. The way she played with her sleeves and didn’t make direct eye contact with either girl was clear sign of this, as was an occasional flinch when either girl talked. It was clear she had been through a lot, though it was hard to tell just how much.


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Joan blinked a bit and looked around, not remembering right away where she was. She felt something warm pressed against her and an arm over her side. Reiko, she had let Joan sleep all night in her bed and was snuggling gently against her. It was a good feeling, a soft, but protective one. Joan hadn’t felt this safe in years…it was so much like…

The blonde’s eyes shot wide as an all too familiar face suddenly appeared and made the most obnoxious face she had ever seen. Joan let out a scream and threw a wild punch that sent the top hat wearing phantasm flying into, and through a near by wall. Fortunately Cornelius had passed right through the structure thanks to his semi-physical state. As he entered back into the room, he let out a snicker and then pointed behind Joan without a word. The woman looked toward him curiously, only to turn back and behold Reiko. The girl’s clothing, ruffled from sleep combined with her gorgeous face and perfect body left a rather…questionable scene that caused Joan to blush deeply. When Reiko whispered ”Joan-Kun” in her sleep in the most adorable way imaginable, it sent the blonde rearing back and off the bed from a mix of embarrassment, shock, and confusion. Cornelius let out a loud, clown like laugh before vanishing back into his watch, which would no doubt rouse Reiko from her slumber.

Joan stood up in fury intent on crushing the Tic Toc watch when she saw something surprising. It was that girl from yesterday, the coma patient who had miraculously recovered. She was sitting up in bed just staring at a wall. Joan watched her for a moment before speaking up calmly, but also curiously. ”Uh…are you okay? Do you need anything? I can get the nurse. The nice one, not the scary one…though I doubt either are here yet.” Joan didn’t seem to get a response and wasn’t sure if the girl was in shock or not. What worse she didn’t seem to remember her name. The confused woman wasn’t sure what to do, but then saw a miniature Cornelius laying on top of a food tray pointing at the window. Joan thought to smash the little bastard where he lay, but then realized what he was trying to say. Outside…how long had it been since this girl had seen the sun or sky? Joan walked to the window and pulled back the blinds revealing the sun rise and a beautiful day dawning. She turned, hoping for a positive reaction from the young woman, though she wasn’t sure if she would get a reaction at all.

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The mid town shopping arcade; home to many fine shops and stores where a person could find almost anything they needed. It was a peaceful, beautiful day that seemed to be perfect for any activity. The people were cheerful, business was good, and it seemed nothing could ruin the day. Three men walked toward the long row of shops and business with a rather menacing swagger. One was a large man with red hair, and a grin on his face as he bit down into a doughnut. Another was far shorter, had blonde hair, and a youthful appearance; reading a book of poetry with a smile equal to the larger man’s. The third man who was leading the pack had white, shaggy hair and a wild look about him as he bore his teeth and looked around like a predator scanning for prey. All three wore casual clothing that they looked to have only recently “acquired”. Indeed, a bit of blood still covered part of their clothing, which spelt ill tidings for their previous owners.

The larger man took another bite and let out a satisfied moan which prompted the shorter of the three to loose his smile and speak with a frustrated tone. ”We know you are enjoying those things Clay. No reason to remind us with every bite.”

Clay didn’t loose his smile and simply waved his half eaten treat at his smaller friend while speaking with a deep, but seemingly kind voice. ”But they are so good Tenji! You and Sakon have to try them!”

Tenji shook his head as Clay finished his doughnut with one final bite. The white haired man, known as Sakon by his allies, laughed a bit as he looked at the man people before him. Cracking his knuckles, the man spoke with a voice that suited his vicious persona. ”Sorry Clay, but I have another sort of treat in mind. Xeph said we could have the run of the place as long as we come when he calls. So I say we don’t waste a second of it!”

With that Sakon kicked over a vender stand and caused a number of people to toward him. With a grin, Sakon leaned forward, dragged his nails across the ground, leaving a trail of blue electricity in their path. He shot up and let out a howl as his eyes turned red and he transformed, much to the shock of those present, into a blue, wolf like monster. He charged toward the humans intent on taking his fair share of their life energy to sat his appetite.

Clay sighed with a frown, seeming unhappy by the turn of events while Tenji just smiled and closed his book. A quick spin around from the blonde and he too had changed into a green, aquatic humanoid. He walked onward elegantly before breaking out into a run after a group of humans. Clay knelt down, not interested in attacking the people before him. He didn’t enjoy these “hunts” and knew how much they hurt people. Still if he didn’t get involved his only friends would kill too many people when they could just take a bit and be on their way. It was hard being the one to hold them back, but someone had to do it. Standing to his feet, Clay pressed his hand against his face as if in pain and rage before slamming his fists into his chest as electricity surged from his body. He was now a massive, bulky, purple monster whose head twitched slightly as he walked forward.

Garulu, Bassha, and Dogga had just made their appearance. Sakon let out another howl as if to let the world know they were there.

Some miles away, a thin, blacked haired man sits atop his motorcycle, clad in a leather biker outfit. He hears a howl that no one else seems to hear and turns his head with a smile. For a moment he seems to change into something else, a wolf like monster with an odd looking belt, before driving off in his human form. The Wolf Undead sensed something familiar, and wanted to investigate.

 

[Denjin_Zaboga23]

Taking note of the presence of the other woman -- Alice -- Tamao remained silent as the other woman left. She then brought her presence back to Sakaki and Kotone, with Kotone continuing to embrace Sakaki rather tightly. "A..anou...please don't fight, Sakaki-san," Kotone pleaded, somewhat close to tears from the fear she felt. Naturally, Tamao noticed this as well. I better go with them then, just so that this young woman would feel reassured, she told herself, proceeding to speak up.

"Very well, miss. I shall follow you to your place. That young woman embracing you seems rather distraught. The best thing we could do is bring her home and let her rest," she told Sakaki, kneeling down to look at Kotone, who proceeded to look back at Tamao amidst the tears. "I-I'm Kotone," she told Tamao, proceeding to introduce herself. "I am Tamao Hitsugaya. I'm with the good guys. I can help protect you," Tamao replied, giving Kotone a reassuring smile.

Meanwhile, from a distance, a woman with short, blue hair observed the scene quietly. The woman, named Elly Mayberry, nodded upon confirming the scene, proceeding to walk away. Along the way, she pulled out her cellphone, proceeding to dial Dorian Saber's number. Seems like the Knights got to that Sakaki first...good... she told herself inwardly, placing the phone next to her ear.

Sakaki sighed slightly, relieved that this wouldn't become something more difficult for the time being. "Yeah...just follow me." She told the other girl as she helped lead Kotone out of the cemetery and back towards their place. It didn't take long for the three to make it back to their place and helped put Kotone back in her bed. After this, she crossed her arms as she looked at Tamao again. "All right...let's go back over this one more time...I've had a lot of stuff happen to me lately and I would like a refresher on your deal because of that." Sakaki tried to be civil for Kotone's sake, so that meant she wouldn't raise her voice...or try not to, anyway.

 

[Galaxian]

By the time Ryoga had regained his composre after finishing off the android and resumed his search for the power surge he had been tracking, the battle, as he could only guess that had been what it was, was already over. Even though the dust had already started to settle, the redhead's armor could still pick up trace amounts of several different lingering energy signatures throughout the surroundings. Whatever happened here had been big and the participants had brought out the big guns. Suddenly, the young man heard a faint groan somewhere in the rubble. Turning to where the sound came from, Ryo quickly moved towards a pile of rubble. "Hey! It's anyone in there?!" He called out.

As if on cue, the rubble was violently bushed away, almost hitting the Exceed Rider, and revealed a severely injured, long haired man. Ragna try to sit up, but was unable to do so as he started to cough up blood.

"Hey! Hey! Wait up!" Ryo tried to prevent the man from sitting up and further injuring himself. The black haired man's eyes suddenly fixed on the redhead and, before Ryoga could react, pushed the young man away with surprising for. "What the hell was that?!" The Exceed Rider exclaimed angrily as he jumped back to his feet. Without answering the question, Ragna simply stood up and, despite barely being able to hold his boy up, lunged himself at the young man. Acting on instinct, Ryo readied his fist and prepare to strike as well. However, the moment the two warriors made contact, the were suddenly engulfed in a blinding light. The next second a shockwave violently pushed them apart, leaving Ryo at a lost about what had happened.

"The Exceed Relic... You have the Exceed Relic in your possession..." Ragna stated as he regarded the confused young man in from of him analytically. Ryo looked at the black haired man and was taken back. While many of the bruises were still visible, the most grievous injuries were gone and he no longer looked as if he were about to die at any moment. The fallen knight was surprised about the turn of events as well, as a large portion of the injuries he had received from Xeph had simply disappeared. "The Exceed Relic must have reacted to the Eternal Relic inside of me and supercharge it... Thus healing my critical wounds." He reasoned. "Are you one of Aesir's underlings?" Ragna asked looking back at the young man.

Ryoga felt almost insulted for being ask that. "Of course no!" He exclaimed. "Aesir got my father killed! I'm looking for a way to stop him!" The redhead vehemently stated.

"Then... How did you...?" Ragna started inquiring but his energy finally ran out and he fell unconscious on the floor, leaving a still confused Ryo wondering what to do next.

 

[Grand Kougami]

"I guess I have to take care of that one in the Yura Shaft since that place is the nearest one that those people from Fantasia are in now." Scott spoke inside his mind as he was flying on top of the Gatack Extender heading towards that direction. He saw that there were those people under Weyland Enterprise's protection heading towards the Yura Shaft wherein one of the remaining individuals was closing in. It appears to have been molting after three of his guards fired their plasma rifles unto it and thus becoming the Epilachnaworm for it was enraged. "That bastard must not lay a finger on my workers! Their lives are important to my company's sakes!" he said from the bottom of his heart however, he saw that the Epilachnaworm extended one of its attack extremeties unto two of his guards and thus struck them down to death becoming a white corpse. The last one of them dropped his weapon in fear saying "Uuuuuh.... Uhhh... Don't kill me! Please!" yet the Worm grumbled "Grrraaarrr!!", extended its attacking extremeties again. Fortunately, before that connected and gave the deathblow, Scott then yelled "YOU WILL NOT KILL HIM, YOU WILL NOT KILL HIM!!!! FACE ME!!!" as he jumped towards the Worm with two of his Gatack Caliburn taken off his shoulders and gave a descending slash. The Worm got hit which was then knocked 4 meters away, Scott then pursued it, continued attacking said to his guard while fighting "Trexn, go away now! Get to safety for you are of no match to this beast from nowhere." "YES SIR!" said that guard.

The two then went inside the installation as they were in an open air environment near a cliff with a curvature of fourteen meters to the front and a height of 450 meters. "Dang you! You killed 2 of my men and you will suffer greatly with agonizing pain!" Scott then grumbled in anger. He kept slashing it left and right without any stops in between. He also did multiple kicks unto it with his left leg with an average of 4 hits/ 3 seconds and lasted for a minute thus giving off several hits. This kicked that Worm out with a distance of 100 meters across the room. The Worm then clocked up and thus made Scott say "You still want to fight even though I injure you a lot? Too bad! I was just getting warmed up!" and thus he slapped the side of his Gatack belt, said "CLOCK UP!" and there was a voice from the belt saying "CLOCK UP!" and thus he went into fast speed. The Worm then deployed one of its extending attack extremeties from its head which was about to hit Scott but he dodged it however more came where two out of 3 hit him. He was knocked down but fortunatley, they only hit the shoulder pads and he said as he got up "so, you've got the guts to do it? Well, take my passion's love! My anger! And my sorrow! Prepare to die! Gatack Caliburn Attack Mode, GO!" then he attacked using his Gatack Caliburn and made additional slashes. The attacks weakened the Worm and thus made an excellent oppening. He pressed the yellow button of his Gatack Zecter thrice and did something with the mandibles and a voice said "1, 2, 3 RIDER CUTTING!". Golden electricity came from the Zecter and heading towards his blades and went for the kill.

He combined those two and made a blue scissors and thus connecting them to the Worm which vaporized it in an instant. This he said "Your doom came for you harmed my workers. Now, time to finish the other remaining foes. Time to go to the Kasshlo Center and kill two more there for that is the next place which is the closest to those who are under the evacuation team."

He remotely called his Gatack Extender and flew to that area.

 

[MagiPink]

Following the blueprints down to the last detail Karoi made a few restorations on the half-finished projects and began work on a few smaller devices no doubt useful. With Aesir’s forces growing increasingly within the Human World continued require them to be ready handle the invariable factor the enemy may present. Confident when the opportunity arose these devices will pull through in a tight pinch was not overly confident forget that they would need to align with the Kamen Rider Knight. However, at the present time they only encounter that of a few and none appeared coherent as a team quite yet. At the present moment Kaori’s mind drifted what Takuya expected to find from this mysterious person.

The only factor that was present this person may know something about the existence of Fantasian Technology in the Human World. There was one probable Kaori did not savor at the very prospect this person may have some sort of connection with Fantasia. Are the friend? Or foe? While it being important to remain behind to pick up on the unfinished devices regretted knowing not if Takuya was getting far way over his head. At least before he departed Karoi was able to fix the motorcycle and few key items to be at his disposal. Shaking her head reached over spreading the folded blueprint out to study the next step.

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Finding Damon’s reaction to be quite unexpected chuckled softly nodded in gesture accepting the apology. In the far depths of Kitsune’s mind ponder the recent development of the pictures shown what they will expect to uncover at this formal event. What was clear that Aesir moved further into the next stage of his conquest demonstration calling forth the Undead. Knowing only a fraction of the ancient race existence question what more had the deity kept from his generals. Another aspect of interest resided within the possibility of Xeph’s presence at the ball as well. There was a figure whose mind was unpredictable at the best of times would not doubt if the means suited him may expose many of secrets. However, Kitsune’s mind was made at ease knowing the fact that everyone agreed Xeph was not to be trusted. “But of course†Kitsune replied allowing Damon to lead the way, “Oh! One more thing you guys try not cause too much trouble while we are gone.†She called out as the two exited the room.

When the two were within the garage unit of the complex, Kitsune paused closing the door behind her. “You’ve mentioned that you’ve to pick up a few other things. Like what? There is something that I need to know about this extra errand of yours. It would not happen to tie in taking precautions if this little formal event turns out to be a trap? Or is it something else unrelated that you’re keeping secret from your own team?â€

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Breathing steadily deflected Kuuga’s return attack saw the warrior’s conviction to be true. Shiro learned quite a great ordeal during their match that he was not a servant of the dark deity no more retained her guard prepared to end it with the next deciding move. Despite acceptation Kuuga had had spoken the truth utterly refused to hold back till a victor been decided or hurt Kuuga’s pride ready to unleash the chains binding the gauntlet Kiva’s right leg crouch down spreading her arms apart. Fate however had a different mind as the two warriors were interrupted by third party.

"Do you really have to battle here and now? You'll only draw attention to yourselves and it will be only a matter of time before the Undead discover you are here. Really, you two are doing yourselves a disservice by attacking each other in such a manner." Kiva slowly moved out of her battle ready stance sharing Kuuga’s stare. Undead? Kiva was no stranger about the history of the ancient race of Fantasian questioned how a Human observant raised the mental wards distrusting the two. “Javiero†,exclaimed Kuuga with some anger. Shiro only speculated the name belonging likely to one of Aesir’s generals. “Numerous foes are gathered near by…I fear I let myself be distracted with your presence Kiva. Know this…I do not think you a foe, nor am I certain you are an ally. For now I have more pressing matters to attend to, so I shall take my leave. The victory is yours…for today.†Kuuga left the scene in a hurry. The outcome was as expected felt her pride still intact did not troubled over that fact, as she was not trying to make friends keeping only one goal in mind.

“If I were to pick a winner of this outcome….†Kivat noted watching till Kuuga no longer was in view, “That it may have ended in a tie, Kiva….†The Kivat’s words halted as his master glance in the young woman’s direction. Acting as Kiva’s voice the golden bat separated from the buckle hovered next to the armored rider. “What exactly DO you know about the Undead? More questionably why are you not showing any fear at their presence? If you had arrived a moment sooner will not be standing so cockily if either had used their full potential†Kivat continued.

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Aesir were pleased knowing that there was one general he could count upon returned to the next business at hand. “Good….Good…†He muttered quietly ending the communication with the insectoid general. Recollecting at the very beginning of the Undead brought forth a smile chilling the hearts of those standing in the corridors on hand to serve the dark deity whim. Very rare do they see their master smile unless at their own execution. “Ahhhh…To see that they are still around does some joy to this heart of mine…heheh…though those who dare not serve me will just be wiped out with the rest of them.

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It was fortunate Raina neither been seen nor heard by the mysterious rider followed behind at a safe distance. There was something familiar about the rider’s face having seen it once before, but where? When the rider came across what look like another battle had taken place quickly hide behind few over turned slabs of granite watching closely. Having trusted to follow her instincts Raina did not quite expect to find two familiar faces, but the one raven-hair man only put the pieces after noting the harden tone in the older man’s voice. The raven-hair man was the human form of Kamen Rider Eternal. The other belonged to one Raina feared to have vanished…and now discovered the bitter truth behind his withdrawal.

“Ryo….†Raina exchanged a glance at her winged friend. Exchanging glances Raina slowly emerged out from behind slowly walking toward them. This was not quite the reunion anticipated felt a great pain learning what happened to Ryo’s father. The question is how he became involved.

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Madoka stood outside the hospital doors while her adoptive parents’ busy packing for the return home stared in the direction. While they appeared not to have heard the bestial cries Madoka heard them all too loudly feared not be too far away. It was not about her safety, but that of her adoptive parents and those who may be caught in the direction of the source. Knowing that they will be worried towards her sudden disappearance made up a reasonable sounding excuse to take a taxi home afte visiting a friend made during her stay at the hospital.

“Please forgive me….†Madoka squeezed her eyes shut tightly following the three dark auras.

(Alright back on track guys)

 

[Milky Rose]

Sakaki sighed slightly, relieved that this wouldn't become something more difficult for the time being. "Yeah...just follow me." She told the other girl as she helped lead Kotone out of the cemetery and back towards their place. It didn't take long for the three to make it back to their place and helped put Kotone back in her bed. After this, she crossed her arms as she looked at Tamao again. "All right...let's go back over this one more time...I've had a lot of stuff happen to me lately and I would like a refresher on your deal because of that." Sakaki tried to be civil for Kotone's sake, so that meant she wouldn't raise her voice...or try not to, anyway.

(OOC: I cannot think of anything for Elly Mayberry for the moment, so for now, it's Tamao...)

Taking a seat on the couch in Sakaki and Kotone's small apartment, Tamao took a gentle sip of the jasmine tea given to her by Sakaki before speaking up. "If you are willing to bear with me on this rather lengthy story, I shall explain everything," she told Sakaki, her attention firmly placed upon the girl before her.

"What if I told you there is a world that is a mirror to this world? One whose only difference is the inhabitants living in it? What I am about to tell you is that such a world exists, and has a name. That world is called Fantasia, and long ago, it had thrived prosperously under the watchful gaze of Ancient Spirits. However, Aesir, a deity with evil intent, declared war against the kingdom of Fantasia and succeeded, forcing the Royal family to escape to this world. A second war is now occurring, as Aesir intends to take over this world as well, expand his corrupt rule outside the borders of Fantasia."

Tamao paused for a moment to take another sip of the fragrant jasmine tea, before continuing her story.

"Now, I understand that maybe the story I told you doesn't seem to line up with your current condition, so I will tell you this: I belong to a faction of Kamen Riders known as the Knights. Our leader is a good friend of mine, Princess Raina Mochizuki of the Fantasian Royal family. Your other form, which you may not understand and even fear, comes with powers and abilities that would be helpful to our cause in protecting this world. Sakaki Kinjou, I come to you with an offer to join our faction in defeating Aesir and his evil forces," Tamao added, folding her arms under her chest.

 

[KamenRiderIota]

Helios growled before answering the door, his glance making Ryuuya slightly fearful for his life.

"No, I do not know what you are talking about. You are human, but you are not."

With that Helios quickly closed the door. Sighing to himself Helios shifted into human form. He quickly began to practice again, moving his unfamiliar body around in order to simply walk forward.

It was difficult and he preferred his original form a lot more, but he would have to master this shape in order to explore outside of the house. Helios felt uncomfortable staying in a single place for a long period of time. He didn't want to spend the rest of his time this room, as nice as it was.

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Damon nodded, "Your first prediction was correct. I am completely certain that we will be attacked at the Ball. I would prefer to have my Rider Gear on me the entire time.

I can hide the belt under my dress shirt or my jacket and I can carry around the main unit without arousing much suspicion. The blaygun will be more trickier and will require me to buy some stuff at the clothing store in order to conceal it properly. Now with that question out of the way, shall we go?"

Damon started the Side-Basshar up and waited for Kitsune.
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Alice frowned as she looked towards the flying Kivat, "My apologies, I did not wish to appear arrogant and rude in any way, shape, or form. As for how I know about the Undead..." Alice withdrew a single card, the Category Ace of Spades and displayed it briefly towards to the rider opposite of her. "Kenzaki told me about them. I am his champion, Blade." With that she pocketed the card.

"Now tell me, who exactly are you?" Alice asked, "Although you resemble the Category 8 of Spades, you do not share any of his traits and his signature is completely different from yours. You are not his direct descendant or his progeny. So, what exactly are you?"

 

[Sieghartdarage]

The scene portrays the sight of dawn as the sun slowly rises over a known hospital as the golden breaks through the dark night sky, illuminating it with hues of amber as it went. A sign that a new day has arrived as the day ushers the brilliant rays of the morning sun. However, slight darkness envelopes a certain hospital room as the closed blinds became the reason for such a dark atmosphere as two feminine figures are seen laying on the bed with one of them cuddling the other with her warm embrace as both appeared to have slumbered throughout the night. It is then that one of the figures stirred from her slumber as her eyes fluttered open slowly whilst blinking as she examines her surroundings in her sleepy state. The one whom awakened happened to be none other than Joan, who goes by the alter persona Kamen Rider Kani. Her earlier emotional trauma the night before had led to the slumbering female laying beside her, namely Reiko, who goes by the persona of Kamen Rider Femme to comfort her with a sweet embrace that lulled her to sleep as well as kept Joan safe and warm throughout the night. Joan's realization of a slumbering Reiko by her side made her felt good about herself which in turn quelled her of self doubt.

However, Joan's sleepy face had been replaced by an expression of shock as she caught a glimpse of a familiar face staring right in front of her which in turn led to her screaming in surprise as she violently delivers a punch at the apparition which flings it towards the room wall but due to the intangible nature of the apparition, it just phases through it without so much of crashing into it. The apparition, identified as Joan's phantasm partner, Cornelius, then phased himself back into the room through the solid wall that he exited through earlier as he gestures Joan to look behind her. When she did, all she could see is Reiko cuddled up in a cute slumbering manner as her ruffled hair and wrinkled clothing displays a misunderstood situation as her radiant fair skin glowed with beauty. The scene unfolding in front of Joan made her blushed as her turned a deep red. Reiko's lips suddenly moved as they mumbled out Joan's name in a very cute and loving manner that it sent Joan reeling back with embarrassment and shock as her face glowed bright red. The matter at hand appears to be entertaining to the phantasm as he laughs heartily in a jester manner as he disappears out of sight. The laugh caused Reiko to stir as bit as she turned her body the other direction but still remained asleep. "Joan-kun......is breakfast ready yet? I can't wait to dig in," mumbled Reiko sleepily as it appear that the situation where she called her name earlier was all a big misunderstanding.

Joan, who infuriated by the earlier playful antics of her phantasmal partner had left distraught and angry to point that she might not have noticed or heard Reiko's weird mumblings. Her anger would have escalated if not for the fact something or someone had caught her attention. It is then that she realized that the very thing that caught her eye was the supposedly comatose patient that recovered suddenly the night before as she sat up leaning on her pillow while she blankly stares at the wall in front of her. Joan's concern for her was displayed through her inquiry of her well being which was met with silence as the girl didn't even flinch nor turn her gaze at her. It is this reaction that left Joan helpless as to what to do until she notices her phantasmal partner taking on a miniature stature and is seen standing on the food tray. His gesturing towards the window hints at Joan to pull up the blinds which she did as she introduces the world outside to the girl who had seen nothing but darkness all this time. As the blinds were raised, the radiant light of the sun began to slowly seeped into the dark room, illuminating it as it went as the rays touch her frail hand, warming it in the process.

As Joan turned to check on the girl, an unexpected sight caught her attention as tears trickled down the girl's cheeks. "Beautiful...." muttered the girl softly as she admires the sun rise amidst an auburn sky. "Thank you...." muttered the girl once more as she slowly turned her teary gaze at Joan as a sweet smile forms on her lips as the sunlight illuminates her fair skin and violet hair. "Umm...where am I? Or better yet who am I?" questioned the girl suddenly as she realizes that she can't remember anything as Reiko suddenly falls out of bed but still remained asleep as she lay face down on the floor.

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The scene then shifts towards one that is a little less cheery as strange insect like creatures are seen terrorizing the area known as Eskelon River. The insectoid creatures are nothing but hostile as they lay waste to anything or everyone within the vicinity as they swarm most parts of the area. It is here that the one called Ingram, who bears the alternate identity of a beetle like knight known as Kamen Rider Kuuga. Drawn by the approaching presence of one of the leading generals serving the dark ancient being Aesir, Ingram is locked in combat with the green and speedy insect creatures as he takes on a green like form while reshaping a discarded water pistol into a crossbow which is armed and prepped in his hand. Upon assuming his gunner form, his quick reflexes and superb gun slinging had successfully subdued three insect creatures in one fell swoop as he proceeds to take down more foes with great accuracy. It is then that he caught glimpse of another beetle motive kamen rider whizzing by on a weird platform like vehicle. The sight of the rider had caused Ingram to lose focus for a second as three insect creatures surround him, making it difficult for him to take them out from three different locations.

However, before either of them could attack, a blackish green blur whizzed by one of the green insect creatures. Suddenly, green blood began to spray out of the creature's back as it falls to the ground, dead upon impacting the ground as blood gushed and pooled around its corpse. A display of fearsome might and extreme sharpness that escapes the sights of the naked eye. It is then that the other two creatures began to halt their advance as they looked around for the assailant of their fallen comrade. Quickly as they may be, nothing can match the amazing speed that unfolded in front of them as the earlier blur whizzed passed both of them. Before the green insect creatures knew what had transpired, they had been severed in half from the waist up as they top portion of their bodies fall to the ground as their lower halves remain standing. The blackish green blur then zoomed in front of the carnage it had induced on the green insect creatures as it makes a complete stop opposite of Ingram. It is then that the blackish green blur turns out to be none other than one of Aesir's generals, Javiero as the insectoid general stares at Ingram with bug like eyes. "You've grown weaker, Kuuga," remarked Javiero a he communicates through his mind as his thoughts could be picked up by Kamen Rider Kuuga's crown like antenna.

"It is displays of weakness like this that sickens me," noted Javiero through thought speak once again. "Are you going to continue with your weak beliefs of protecting the humans or are you going to grow stronger by aiding me with helping our Lord and Master Aesir achieve his goals? You've deny that chance before but know this, you're not going to accomplish anything with the way you are now. So, choose mighty warrior. Fight alongside the weak humans or fight alongside a God?" remarked Javiero in his mind.