[GAME] Kamen Rider Knights (Main Thread)

[Ziginz Zegell]

“Reiko…” was all Joan could say before her new friend’s show of faith and will. Even so she knew that what the other riders said was true, this was a battle field and leaving yourself open was a liability to everyone. She nodded to Reiko before pulling away to stand on her own two feet. “I won’t get in the way, I promise. Reiko, thanks, I’ll return the favor somehow.” Joan watched as Kivala charged at the Golem leader with her own finishing attack. She could tell there was a difference in how Kivala and Eclipse fought compared to her. Up until now she had relied on instinct and her powers. She saw that in battles such as these where her comrades were relying on her as much as she was relying on them that she had to do more, and do better. “Help finish things Reiko, I’ll be fine.”

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In fantasia…

Xeph entered into the great hall where Aesir sat upon his throne. By now word had probably reached him of the Facility and Fang’s escape. Xeph threw the memory memory to Aesir before speaking to him rather calmly, as if he spoke to an equal. “That memory has records of every aspect of the project. It should help to restart the project in a new location. By the time I arrived at the facility your precious Fang had already escaped. More then half the researchers were already dead, so I finished the rest off. They were…compromised by Fang’s attack. It would have been troublesome had any escaped and continued their research with one of the rebel factions, don’t you agree?” Xeph never took his eyes away from Aesir. As things were Xeph had little choice but to follow Aesir’s leadership, at least until things changed. If they were to fight now, Xeph knew he would parish, but he also knew he could at least injure Aesir enough for one of the few rivals the great spirit had left to take advantage and attempt and over throw. Though such a thing was unlikely, he doubted Aesir was currently in the position to take such a risk.

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In the human world...

A young woman road speedily down a back street watching a small monitor on the dash of her bike as she searched for an anomaly. She was less then happy to receive the lesser task considering that two other incursions were occurring elsewhere involving not one or two, but five riders. Observation units had been sent to simply watch the battles, but why had combat units not been sent. As she stewed over the situation she soon arrived at a large church that seemed to be where the anomaly had come to rest. As she looked at the monitor she noticed another anomaly near by, and then another. More unusual signals were appearing then were originally detected. Could it be a full scale invasion, but that shouldn’t be possible at this point. She had little time to spare as she demounted her bike and readied her side arm. She needed to look as casual as possible as not to start a panic. She walked to the door and after taking a deep breath walked in prepared for any situation which awaited her on the other side. As she looked around she noticed three individuals, a nun and two young women. She looked at her wrist and began surveying the area. She detected not one, but three signals. Any of them could be hostile so she decided to use caution and identified the younger looking of the three women as her original target. She slowly approached the young woman, who seemed to be stretching from sitting on the bench for to long, never taking her hand from her side arm, and sat down next to her and began to speak with a serious tone.
“My name is Ebony Nakimora, answer me truthfully, has anything strange happened to you today?”

 

[Denjin_Zaboga23]

In the human world...

A young woman road speedily down a back street watching a small monitor on the dash of her bike as she searched for an anomaly. She was less then happy to receive the lesser task considering that two other incursions were occurring elsewhere involving not one or two, but five riders. Observation units had been sent to simply watch the battles, but why had combat units not been sent. As she stewed over the situation she soon arrived at a large church that seemed to be where the anomaly had come to rest. As she looked at the monitor she noticed another anomaly near by, and then another. More unusual signals were appearing then were originally detected. Could it be a full scale invasion, but that shouldn’t be possible at this point. She had little time to spare as she demounted her bike and readied her side arm. She needed to look as casual as possible as not to start a panic. She walked to the door and after taking a deep breath walked in prepared for any situation which awaited her on the other side. As she looked around she noticed three individuals, a nun and two young women. She looked at her wrist and began surveying the area. She detected not one, but three signals. Any of them could be hostile so she decided to use caution and identified the younger looking of the three women as her original target. She slowly approached the young woman, who seemed to be stretching from sitting on the bench for to long, never taking her hand from her side arm, and sat down next to her and began to speak with a serious tone.
“My name is Ebony Nakimora, answer me truthfully, has anything strange happened to you today?â€

One second Sakaki was yawning and finally about to ask the person who came in a question, and the next there was a woman sitting down next to her asking if anything strange happened. Strange? Hmm, having weird mantis like armor show up on you would fit that...but...why is she asking that? Is she one of the people after me? Trying to act a bit defiant, she kept her gaze away from Ebony. "What businesses is it of yours to ask something like that?" This came as a result of usually being alone to begin with. Sakaki never really warmed up to anyone in years, so socializing was never really her strong suit.

 

[Sieghartdarage]

As Reiko stares at the remaining enemies in her sights, she managed to take a moment and listen to Kivala's lecture only to be stumped by her words. In spite of Kivala's words, Reiko disengaged from her battle stance while supporting Joan on her right shoulder and appears to be in a confused state as she ponders about what Kivala had said. "Um...hm....I don't get it! Mou!" pouted Reiko as she shakes her head. "I think what she's trying to say is not to overdo it if you're not capable to fight this time," responded Cisne. "But she still sounds mean!" remarked Reiko as she suddenly noticed Joan pulling away from her.

"Joan - chan..." muttered Reiko softly as she watch Joan limping away in her weakened state. Before Reiko could say anything, a bright purple flash of light dash by as Kivala prepares to engage the golem with her finishing blow. "Wow! Amazing, Bat - chan! I didn't know you can fly so beautifully!" exclaimed Reiko with glee as it appears she had forgotten about the remark Kivala made earlier. Her awe was short - lived as her attention was diverted back to Joan when she remarks about repaying the favor. "Well.....if you know where I can find a place to stay, then we'll call it even," responded Reiko with a thumbs up directed to Joan. "That was too direct...." remarked Cisne as she palms her face.

After hearing Joan's request of finishing things up for her, Reiko gave a short jump of excitement. "This is for you, Joan - chan!" exclaimed Reiko as she crouched her legs and made big leap over the heads of the other golems, coaxing them to follow her as they slowly strut towards the direct in which she just landed. "Black - chan! You can relax! I'll handle this!" called out Reiko towards Eclipse. With that said, she reached for her deck and pulled out a card. The card had a gold swan - like symbol on it as she pulled on the knob at the back end of her rapier, revealing the card slot as she went.

Upon inserting the card into the middle slot, she immediately push back on the knob causing the rapier to exclaim, "Final Vent!" As she did, Cisne's body began to glow radiant as the light consumes her whole body. Now standing in her place is a giant metallic white swan. Without hesitation, Cisne flew towards the air and swan dived into the ground with a splash as though the ground is like the surface of a lake. Before the golems knew what was happening, Cisne burst out of the ground from underneath their feet causing them to lose balance. Immediately after that, Cisne gave one big flap with her majestic giant wings, creating a powerful wind blast accompanied by white feathers, which blew the golems towards a poised Reiko.

As the golem are blown towards Reiko, Reiko readies her twin bladed staff. "Amatsu Okunote Gigei, Mabushii Tsubasa Mai! (Heavenly Secret Arts, Radiant Wings Dance!)" exclaimed Reiko as she twirls her staff with both hands and dash forward and as she did, she made a small leap and began to twirl in mid air, slashing at the golems that were blown her way. The motion was done so elegantly that it appears as though she was slashing them in slow motion as the golems' face plates were slashed by her blades. After her attack was initiated, the golems were seen tumbling behind her as she dashed pass them only to witness them shatter to pieces. "How's that?" remarked Reiko with a thumbs up as she admires her work.

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Meanwhile, in the land known as Fantasia, as ominous dark clouds hang above the great hall, which stands in the center of the capital city of Fantasia, where the all powerful being known as Aesir resides. The hallway chills with cold darkness, which is emitted from the epicenter of the hall. There, the sinister ruler of the land sits on his throne as an audience with his subordinate, Xeph is taking place. Amidst of the confrontation, Xeph was seen throwing what appears to be a result of constant experiments as an drive like object was flung towards Aesir.

His action is either bold or foolish or even rude as a pair of red eyes stare at Xeph from the shadows with anger behind the throne of Aesir. Slowly, a figure emerge from the darkness, his eyes still glaring at Xeph as his appearance is revealed to be none other than the General of the West Region, Javiero Ramirez, a cold white haired man with a silver mask on his face, disclosing any known expression, if he had any. "That's unacceptable," remarked Javiero as he refers to Xeph's inappropriate behavior. "Calm down, General," responded a calm female tone opposite of him.

Out of the dark corner emerge a sad and solemn beauty with crimson sad eyes, clothed in a dark Gothic dress with crosses hanging around her neck as they jingle along with her motion. Without paying much heed to Xeph, she strut out of her current position and proceeded to stand in front of Aesir, only to kneel before him. "Please forgive his rudeness, my Lord Aesir. Please allow me, General of the South Region, Valeria Von Pristine to humbly apologize in his place," replied Valeria with an emotionless tone. "With the matter at hand, shall we send someone to retrieve project Fang?" inquired Valeria with her head bowed low as she shows tremendous loyalty towards Aesir. After all, he was her savior and she would serve him without any doubts.

 

[MagiPink]

Aesir raised one hand halting the Memory in midair not leaving his eyes off Xeph for even a split second. Though small fraction of rebels remained scattered throughout all of Fantasia fallen kingdoms did not take likely of being undermined by a lap dog. Before the ancient reprimanded his actions felt the presences of his other general appearing from behind. “I have already dispatched few of our forces into the human world.” Rubbing his thumb along the Gaia Memory derive of emotion, “However, we will need someone more reliable,” glaring at Xeph,..to carry out this simple task as we are face now with another matter.”

As if to respond on command images of several armor warriors engaged in battle appeared within the hollow hall that all could see. “It appears that the human world contains few protectorates of the Knights Order. Small in number that they might be at the moment do not want them interfering with the retrieval. Which I’ve decided that Xeph you’re unsuited for such a task alone.” His eyes drifted over to Javiero, “Javiero shall accompany you into the human world, but heed my words Xeph…” unleashing a small fraction of his aura chilling the room, “Do not cross me again Do I make myself clear?”

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Twisting the handle on the sword Kivarra delivered executed slashes un mercifully after another. Taking one step back felt her body finally reaching its limit. If I don’t end this now…Kivala thoughts drifted towards the other riders. Heeding the earlier advice needed to end it now or in avertedly lose sight on between the differences of friend and foe. Plunging the sword where her marks remain on the creature Kivala unleashed a blood curling cry pushing forward.

Fighting back the pressure of the commanding tore through landing on one knee facing back-to-back with the Shadow Golem. The Shadow Golem snarled deeply turning around raising its fist to strike back froze as the crack within its chest started spreading rapidly. “W-What…have you...” the creature demand fell short it shattered onto the ground. The Shadow Golems and Fireshades that caught glimpse of what these riders were capable of started feeling doubtful without a commanding officer in charge.

“Kivala?” Kivarra asked worrying feeling her partner’s heart race rapidly.

“…I’ll be fine…” she whispered.

 

[Milky Rose]

Having brought out her Twin Hell Sabers at that point, Tamao proceeded to hack away at the Fireshades and Shadow Golems that turned their attention to her, until finally, one Shadow Golem was left. "You're next!" She declared, charging the blades of the sabers with Energy. "Stop..the...BATTLE!" she yelled to the monster, delivering three slashes with both blades, causing the Shadow Golem to burst into flames. Satisfied with finishing off the Shadow Golem, Tamao turned her attention to Kivaara, noticing that she was starting to feel weak. Noting the other Fireshades and Golems in the area looking confused, Tamao stepped in front of Kivaara, slashing away at the remaining monsters without hesitation. Princess....Leave it to me... she told herself inwardly, knocking down a Shadow Golem with a Roundhouse kick while following up with a sword jab to a Fireshade.

 

[KamenRiderIota]

Damon sighed as he walked through the street, the cold night air blowing serenely around him. The echoes of laughter and celebration permeated the air, the typical sounds of a New Year celebration.

“Could they keep it down for once?” Damon growled softly. It was too loud, too annoying. “What’s the big deal with New Years Day? It’s just the start of a new year, what's so special about that?”

Damon put on his headphones gently and turned up the volume, the music drowning out all of the noises around him. He absently bobbed his head to the beat of the music, making his way along the sidewalk, his footsteps echoing rhythmically against the pavement.

‘Hope it’s open now...’ he absently thought to himself as looked around him. ‘It would be a pain to have walked two miles for nothing.'

The tranquil feeling of the night was suddenly broken by a loud scream of distress. It was a man's voice by the sound of it. Damon’s head snapped up, having registered the noise through the loud music his headphones were playing.

“What was that?” Damon asked himself, muting the volume. Now he heard it, the clacking of heels against the pavement and the fast paced stomping of a person running. He looked behind him and followed the sources of the noise, not even bothering to think about what would be in store for him nor what had just started for him.

 

[MagiPink]

Ebony’s eyes open wide for a moment realizing that she had asked rather a blunt question. Smiling apologetically the raven-hair young woman rubbed the back of her head laughing nervously. “Ah! Sorry! Sorry! That was rather rude of me to ask that question now wasn’t it?†Taking another glance around them folded her hands together looking forward. “Please accept my apologies,†lowering her voice only that Sakaki may hear, “I’m from an organization known as Saber Inc. Now before you can even give me a questionable look just hear me out.†Raised her hand slightly, “The Saber Inc. is not recognize by the public or government directly. Let me ask you this question then. Are you familiar with the recent news about a string of attacks?†This was said in a tone of seriousness.

Unbeknownst to the two that their private conversation had not gone entirely unnoticed. Emerging herself more within this Human World sanctuary Kitsune’s heard every word. Even in this humanoid appearance her hearing remained sharp. To keep on the façade Kitsune flipped through a hymnal mindlessly as she listened into their conversation. Perhaps, this wasn’t an entire waste after all.
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How could she be so reckless right now ran through Kivala’s mind glance up as Eclipse moved to stand in front of her. Each of the Knights gathered Eclipse appeared to understand the magnitude of their mission wanted not to be a hinder to her or the others. Slamming her sword into the ground used it for support to standing back-to-back with Eclipse. “They are now without a leading voice of command and have no sense of direction. But remember….do not let your guard down for they are not to be underestimated either.†She yelled to the others.

“…And thank you Eclipse…A momentarily loss of balance back there…â€
(OOC: Oops! Gatack! Sorry, I mixed up the name of the rider and her partner. Ooopsie!!!)_

 

[KamenRiderIota]

When he arrived, Damon’s eyes widened at what he saw. A man was surrounded by trio of white figures, all wearing azure scarfs. His body was limp as they dropped it to the ground like a sack of potatoes. The moment it hit the ground, the man’s body fell apart, the remains leaving a large dust cloud as it dissolved, leaving only a faded set of clothes behind.

“Well, well, look what we have here...” one of them said, turning his attention to Damon. “What are you doing here little human?”

“He saw.” another stated, “We can’t let him live. Besides, YOU consumed the other guy’s soul. This one’s mine!”

‘That’s what happened? They ate his soul?’ Damon thought to himself, his mind began to overload at the newly gained information. He didn’t even register his body as instinct kicked in as he ran as fast as his legs could carry him.

“Don’t try to run! You can’t escape us!” the figure laughed as he gave chase.

Damon was never a very good runner, his stamina would give out on him after one minute of sprinting. Even when his body screamed at him to run, his stamina still gave out on him. Damon almost collapsed wheezing as he looked around him.

“Is he gone?” he muttered to himself, looking around cautiously.

“Is the little human out of breath already?” a mocking voice asked. Damon looked up and his blood froze. The figure was standing in front of him, his blue scarf billowing in the wind. “I thought you would entertain me more, but it looks like the fun’s over.” he mocked as he advanced.

‘Pathetic...’ Damon though to himself. ‘So this is how I’m going to die, huh?’ with that, he closed his eyes and braced for what was to come.

Suddenly, a loud rumble of a engine sounded out, catching the attention of Damon’s attacker as well as Damon. A thousand missiles went flying over Damon, impacting against the figure in a spectacular explosion. The figure dissolved into nothing as Damon turned to see his savior. The shape was much taller than he was, about 20 feet high, but the glowing headlights on the top was something that he recognized.

(OOC: This is taking place around the same time and area where your fight is going on MagiPink. Just to let you know. Is it okay to have Kaixa come over to your fight or vice versa?)

 

[Denjin_Zaboga23]

Ebony’s eyes open wide for a moment realizing that she had asked rather a blunt question. Smiling apologetically the raven-hair young woman rubbed the back of her head laughing nervously. “Ah! Sorry! Sorry! That was rather rude of me to ask that question now wasn’t it?†Taking another glance around them folded her hands together looking forward. “Please accept my apologies,†lowering her voice only that Sakaki may hear, “I’m from an organization known as Saber Inc. Now before you can even give me a questionable look just hear me out.†Raised her hand slightly, “The Saber Inc. is not recognize by the public or government directly. Let me ask you this question then. Are you familiar with the recent news about a string of attacks?†This was said in a tone of seriousness.

Unbeknownst to the two that their private conversation had not gone entirely unnoticed. Emerging herself more within this Human World sanctuary Kitsune’s heard every word. Even in this humanoid appearance her hearing remained sharp. To keep on the façade Kitsune flipped through a hymnal mindlessly as she listened into their conversation. Perhaps, this wasn’t an entire waste after all.

"Attacks?" She spoke back as she crossed her arms as she thought. She did see in papers on news stands of such things, as they were front page news. "Yeah, I've heard about them...what, is your, "Saber Inc." interested in these things or something?" She had lowered her voice to match Ebony's by now. Sakaki didn't like this very much at all. What business was it of hers if people were being attacked? Was it because it had something to do with her own situation? If it does, do these people have any answers? Or do they just want to use me? On her face was that of a frown as she thought these things.

 

[KamenRiderIota]

“No way...†Damon muttered, “How the hell did my bike do that?â€

The mech looked down upon Damon, the headlights glowing like a pair of golden eyes.

“Do you wish to fight?†a voice asked, crackling through the headphones that Damon had on.

“What?†Damon asked. “Who are you?â€

“I can help you. But be warned, the moment you accept, you will no longer be human.†the voice said again. “Do you still wish to fight?â€

“What will I be?†Damon asked. “What will I become?â€

“You will become Kaixa.†the voice said. “Be warned, several hostile life-forms are heading to this area. Decide quickly.â€

“I don’t have a choice, do I?†Damon sighed. “Do it.â€

“Acknowledged.†the voice responded. With that a small black package ejected out of the cockpit of the craft, landing into Damon shaking hands. “The code is 9-1-3.â€

“Code?†Damon asked. He got no reply. Damon suddenly was aware of a pair of creatures around him they began to advance ominously.

“There’s nowhere to run now.†one said, “So be a good maggot and get over here.â€

“I’ll pass.†Damon replied as he popped open the package, pulling out a metal belt and a small rectangular device.

“Put the belt on and enter the code into the main unit.†the voice said again.

Damon wordlessly followed his instructions, putting on the metal belt and opened the device, the top sliding around revealing a small screen with a keypad at the bottom.

‘So this is what it meant...’ Rei thought to himself as he entered the code. 9-1-3-ENTER

STANDING BY, the device announced.

“Insert the main unit into the belt.†the voice said again, “Then you will gain the power to fight. Good luck.â€

Damon closed the device and out of impulse, he raised it across his chest diagonally.

“Henshin!†he shouted, slotting the device in.

COMPLETE!

Twin streams of golden energy erupted from the driver, covering Damon’s entire body. A black suit of armor manifested, the decorated helmet flashing once to signify the end of the transformation.

“What...is this?†he asked himself, gazing dumbfounded at the black and gold armor that had manifested on his body, the strips of golden energy pulsing in the light.

Damon’s attackers stopped in their tracks, shocked by the new turn of events.

“Impossible!†one of them shouted. “You’re one of those...Kamen Rider Knights?!â€

Damon, now Kaixa shrugd. “Honestly, I have no idea. But, it doesn’t matter does it?†he asked, getting into a battle position. “Because I’m going to send you to oblivion.â€