[GAME] Kamen Rider Knights (Main Thread)

[Sieghartdarage]

Javiero remained silent as he watch his attack being deflected by the dual colored rider codenamed W, who is now red on the right side and black on the other. His gaze shifting towards the insect - like warrior known only Kuuga, whose powers appear to be related to Javiero's clan as claimed by none other than Javiero himself. This is in response to W's comment that Kuuga would never join the likes of Aesir nor himself. Javiero had a string of thoughts flood his mind as Kuuga remained adamant throughout the whole event as though he is observing every inch of the battle silently without any hint to what his respond may be.

After much thought, Javiero could hear Xeph calling out to him, undaunted by the dark tone emitted by Xeph. To hear Xeph speak out to him like that was a gesture that would be unusual for someone such as Xeph as both Javiero and Xeph aren't exactly on good terms with each other nor are they the best of companions. Javiero stare upwards towards the edge of the tall building where Xeph was standing as he disappears out of sight. Javiero gave a sigh as he knew Xeph is up to something but care less to stop now that he is faced with two riders. Shaking that disturbing thought, Javiero's gaze returned to W who was mocking him about his judge of character throughout the ordeal. "You don't have to worry," responded Javiero as he stretch his charred arms causing shell - like blades to emerge from both of his wrists. "He will join soon," remarked Javiero as he crouch slightly in a poised position that indicate he might dash towards W. "But you may not live," exclaimed Javiero with a cold emotionless tone in time to notice Kuuga responding to his offer.

Javiero remained poised but the only change would be his gaze as he stares at Kuuga with great intensity as he outright rejects the glorious offer and even had the nerve to insult the very God that Javiero respects. "You have no idea what you are throwing away! You could live with powers beyond your comprehension! Don't forget, your power is all thanks to our clan! without it, you are nothing but a mere human!" exclaimed Javiero in thought speak while noticing Kuuga tearing apart a guard rail pipe and transforming it into a sword as Kuuga's coloration shifts from red to purple, indicating a new form. "Futile," remarked Javiero as he shifts his poised battle stance in order to face Kuuga head on as kuuga prepares to lunge at him.

However, before Javiero could move a muscle, he spots a blue and white clad knight themed warrior dashing at him with what appears to be a dagger as the blade swings down at him with great speed and force. With quick extraordinary reflexes, Javiero managed to barely escape the blade strike as a cut appears on his left cheek, blood trickling down from the wound. Javiero landing a few feet away from the new rider after dodging his attack. "Interesting," noted Javiero as he touch his cheek and wiped the blood from his face. "Eternal," muttered Javiero, recognizing right away who the new rider is as he raise his hands in defense position. "I'm not your enemy," remarked Javiero as he points towards W and Kuuga. "They are," exclaimed Javiero as he suddenly leap upwards, hovering above Eternal with aid of his insectoid wings. "Eternal's presence may upset the battle. I may have to use it if the need comes," thought Javiero as he stares at Eternal, Kuuga and W, poised with his arm blades in preparation if either Eternal, Kuuga or W would attack him.

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As Arik turned to gaze at Cisne, she had a serious look on her face while holding tightly to the feather she plucked from her right wing earlier. However, her serious face was suddenly drenched in tears as they trickle down her cheeks. "You were my best friend. We grew up together, including my sister and I've always looked up to you," responded Cisne with a sad tone. "A joke?! Why?! Why would you do this to your own people? How could you betray our friendship?What you've done is the real joke!" exclaimed Cisne with a sad and questioning tone. Cisne's anguish increases as Arik laughs at her attempt to face him. "My sister is unable to comprehend the true importance of life. She only cares about power and would do anything to obtain it," noted Cisne with sadness in her tone.

"I, on the other hand was inspired by you when we were younger. You had always upheld the true essence of justice and I've always wanted to see that true. Now that you've lost your honor, I aspired to take your place and uphold your sense of justice and fight for what's right. I've failed the Royal Family once and may never forgive myself. But to face you, my former friend, who is lost in darkness, it's my way of redeeming my past mistakes and to preserve the soul of my best friend," remarked Cisne with seriousness in her voice as she slowly raise her feather in a dagger like battle position. "With the power I had found alongside my friends, I shall at least preserve the honorable image of my former friend even if it kills me. So, here I come, old friend!" exclaimed Cisne softly as tears flow down her cheeks while she proceeds to charge towards Arik, who awaits her with his scythe like swords.

 

[Denjin_Zaboga23]

Ebony looked back toward Sakaki and spoke once more wither kind tone and personality though it was clearly a farce she felt it might bring some comfort to the young woman, though it probably now had the opposite effect. “Told you she wasn’t so bad, and the tests were painless and shameless. Though I am embarrassed about how I acted, all serious and what not. I’ve always had that problem though, a different personality for every situations. Hmhmhm I’m not even sure which is the real me some times.†Ebony lead Sakaki back to her bike and drove to a near my hotel that seemed to be upper class but not too showy. “Hope this isn’t to much, room service is on the house and the phone works well enough, though your calls might be monitored. Sorry about that, protocol and all…â€

Sakaki didn't really feel any better when Ebony went calm again. The line she made saying that she didn't know what was her personality didn't help either. Once they were at the hotel, Sakaki just nodded to what Ebony said. "Yeah...I get it..." She didn't want to debate or talk with Ebony much...she just wanted some peace and quiet now, sighing as she made her way over to the bed laid down on it, looking at the can that Sakuya gave her. What have I gotten myself into?

 

[MagiPink]

The Ancient Deity stared down upon the child emotionlessly contemplating rather or not grants such a request. Already few had been dispatched into the Human World questioned if he truly needed to send out another just quite yet. While selective of the Shadow Knights were place in charged clearing the way for his arrival by weeding out the Kamen Rider Knights and retrieval of the ancient relics still scattered within the second world viewed no usage of the child’s services. Though with the numbers of the Kamen Rider Knights slaying the Fireshades and Shadow Golems needed to send another small army to rebuild those lost. “You are far too late child.†Aesir spoke, “My most loyal generals as I now speak are seeing that the tasks I’ve presented them are carried out. If you truly want to be of use to me then take few Fireshades and Shadow Golems with you to the Human World, child. There your task will be rebuild their numbers by finding Humans satisfying their hunger.â€

Aesir combined his hair back with eyes closed stretching his conscious into the Human World, “Another task that I shall add to this seek out those most fitting adding to our numbers. Do you think that is something you can handle?â€
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It was clearly visible that this general did not get the update how that this second rider defected from Aesir helped in the aid of the Royal Family escape into the Human World. There was a chance he might know the whereabouts of them and the Kamen Rider Knights crossed her mind. Exhausted having to bend her own will over Takuya’s released allowing him to take control once more as they watched Javerio take to the air above them. “As much would prefer to give you the whole story you shall simply have to deal with the abbreviated version instead. This world shall soon become another desolated wasteland from an Ancient Spirit from another plane of existence.†Fang answered. “The one above us happens to be Javiero , one of deity’s general seeking to take me back. Another time I assure you, so do keep up with me, the one who able to change forms in a different fashion is known as Kuuga….an ex-servant to the Ancient Spirit.â€

As W glance catching the other rider leaving the scene spotted the white and blue rider fell silent. Around his waist was a similar fashion driver that they wore wrapped around Fang knew to be the second oldest thing known to Fantasian folklore. Unlike Kuuga was uncertain if the folklore rider had also recognized that she wished not share with Takuya yet would likely attack them. "Heed my words keep alert and focus....the other one I know not how he'll act..."

 

[KamenRiderIota]

After a few more minutes of scouting, Damon took a short break, leaning against the Side-Basshar, reviewing the photos that he had took throughout his scouting trip. Among them were the three riders who were facing off against each other, the two bird-like creatures, and the enigmatic building of SABER industries. SABER was known for their advances in technology, quickly moving ahead of all of the other companies, almost at the exact same time the 'Riders' emerged initially. A possible connection between them was visible, but he still needed more data on them before he really made a move. Sighing, he quickly put on his headphones, the music drowning out the sounds of the streets passing by.

"This is all the information I can gather for now, better head back," Damon replied as he revved up the Side-Basshar, zooming down the streets of the city. As he made his way back to his house in the mountains, a sudden flash of light and noise caught his attention. He pulled the brakes of the motorcycle quickly, causing it to come screeching to a halt. He looked up before seeing what caught his attention. A thin ring of light blue characters began to appear in the sky, a shape emerging from the center of the ring of symbols. As soon as it fully emerged from the ring of light, the portal vanished without a trace. The figure was falling as it picked up speed, falling into the forest that stretched along the road.

"****," Damon swore as he quickly pulled out the Kaixa belt, wrapping it around his waist, attaching the other pieces of equipment in their corresponding spots. He quickly ran into the forest as the figure crashed into the trees. Although Damon wanted to ignore it, he just couldn't.

'I really am getting soft,' he thought to himself as he ran into the forest.


Helios's entire body ached, his vision slightly blurry from the loss of blood. His wounds were slowly healing themselves, closing and knitting themselves together but as it stood now, he was helpless. He looked around, the various trees and greenery unknown to him. It wasn't this bright when he last remembered. His mind was too foggy to process anything, all he knew was he wasn't in his own world anymore.

A sudden rustle caught the Fantasian's attention, causing his instincts to snap to high alert. Helio's body was completely exhausted of all energy. He could barely stay awake, much less fight off another opponent. However he was caught off guard by the appearance of the person. A young… human with a strange metal contraption around his waist, several weapons were attached to the black metal belt he wore. The weapon set his combat instincts on high alert as he struggled to get on his feet, his wounds dripping blood profusely.

"Don't move!" the boy shouted, running towards him. Helios could only collapse as he strength left his right arm, causing him to fall over. The boy acted quickly and, with strength that seemed to contradict his thin appearance, caught the wolf Fantasian, supporting him with his shoulder. The boy dragged him to a nearby rock, letting him lean back against the smooth surface.

"You alright?" the boy asked, pulling off and tearing his jacket into strips, using the black article of clothing to bandage Helios's wounds. Helios couldn't try to stop the human, nor could he push him away, his body was too exhausted for that. He did manage to glare at the human, which was countered with a small snort.

"Please, I've seen dozens of things more scary that you today. Relax, I have no intention on hurting you so please quit being so hostile." the boy replied coolly, pulling Helios to his feet before pulling his left hand around his neck to support Helios's drained body. Helios was slowly dragged out of the forest. Helios winced as his eyes adjusted to the suddenly bright light, before they settled on the black path in front of them. Now he was certain that he wasn't in Fantasia anymore. His eyes settled on a strange machine on the black path, one that the human was walking to.

"It's a motorcycle," the human replied, almost sensing his unspoken question. "It'll take us to our destination faster." Helios was struck aback by the seemingly psychic ability that the human possessed.

"And no," the boy replied, straight-faced, "I can't read your mind, I'm only guessing any questions you might have. I'm guessing you've never seen a motorcycle before."

Helios suppressed a small chuckle at the human's response as he was gently put into sidecar of the motorcycle.

"By the way, you might want to hold onto something…um… do you have a name?" the boy asked. Helios could sense no ill intent nor malice in the boy so he would trust him, for now.

"Helios…" the wolf responded, his voice soft yet rough. The boy smiled ever so slightly in response.

"My name's Damon Hayato, nice to meet you, Helios-san." Damon replied as he revved up the Side-Basshar, zooming towards Damon's house.

 

[Ziginz Zegell]

As Cisne charged in, Arik seemed unaffected by her heart felt speech and flapped one of his wings. The gust of wind buffeted Cisne enough to stop her charge as Arik flapped once more to propel himself forward. Cisne would barely have time to dodge the attack as Arik swung his massive blade in a flyby attack. Arik turned and yelled toward the harpy. “You forget who taught you how to use your feathers as daggers Cisne!” With another flap of his wings many dagger like feathers flew toward Cisne. There were too many to dodge them all as one feather pierced Cisne’s right leg and another hit her in her left side of her rib cage. Though it came dangerously close, the feather did not hit her lung. Arik, still air born, dived toward Cisne intent on crushing her with his talons. Right before impact, Cisne seemed to vanish from sight as Arik destroyed the roof of the building in a large explosion of force. Soon, Arik flew out of the building and looked around to see Cisne in the arms of an odd woman in pink armor, a watch connected to her belt and what looked like rabbit ears. “Whoever you are, you’re interrupting a very important reunion.” Arik’s words were full of a quiet rage as Kani stood to her feet. Kani placed her hand near the TicToc Watch as three green gears appeared and manifested into a clock work rifle which Joan aimed at Arik. Un-amused, the massive avian warrior prepared for another attack. “Cisne, if you can fly then get out of here. Reiko can heal you right?” Joan sounded serious but never took her eyes off of Arik as she opened fire. Though most of her attack missed those that did hit seemed to have no effect on the bird king as he flew toward them.

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The morning sun soon shined into Sakaki’s room as the green candroid given to her the night before started to beep. The beep would be loud enough to awaken Sakaki if she had fallen asleep. Upon pulling back the tab the green can would transform into a grasshopper like form and Ebony’s voice would callout through it. “Sakaki, it’s almost noon ya know. Sakuya was up all night looking through your data and she has a gift for you that should help you control your transformations. Oh, and we’ve enrolled you into a new school. You’ll be starting tomorrow and I’ll bring the gift and your new uniform too you shortly.” Ebony sounded like her cheerful self and gave little chance for Sakaki to speak or turn down an of the info given to her. It seemed thing would keep accelerating at this point.

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Kaede was not disappointed at Aiser’s offer. “Of course my lord, I will gather a group of golems and shades and head to this earth. I will make you proud I swear.” She bowed once more before returning to her feet. Kaede walked with swiftness toward the castle gate and summoned her familiar to her side. The twisted being passed through the brick and stone of the bridge and stood near Kaede, listening closely to her whisped words that were in some ancient language. The creature made no noise in response and simply vanished. Kaede smiled wickedly as she went forth to gather the weak beasts that would act as the vessel for her venture into the realm of earth. Now was the time when she would rise up and become a faithful servant of Aiser, and eventually, a lord to her own followers under him

 

[Denjin_Zaboga23]

The morning sun soon shined into Sakaki’s room as the green candroid given to her the night before started to beep. The beep would be loud enough to awaken Sakaki if she had fallen asleep. Upon pulling back the tab the green can would transform into a grasshopper like form and Ebony’s voice would callout through it. “Sakaki, it’s almost noon ya know. Sakuya was up all night looking through your data and she has a gift for you that should help you control your transformations. Oh, and we’ve enrolled you into a new school. You’ll be starting tomorrow and I’ll bring the gift and your new uniform too you shortly.†Ebony sounded like her cheerful self and gave little chance for Sakaki to speak or turn down an of the info given to her. It seemed thing would keep accelerating at this point.

After a night of relatively normal sleep, something that she had not had in a while, Sakaki was awoken by the green can and the message it broadcasted. She was skeptical on the thing able to control her transformations, but...hold on. A new school? "Wait...wait, you did what?" She said getting up, starting her reply and the can still in her hand. "You put me in a new school? But..." She was having bad memories of her time in school up to this point. She was so sick of the bullying, but she felt that if she fought, it would make things worse. Still...her life had been going so badly for her...even if she was being used at this point, she was still better off than she had been before. Hell, this hotel room was much better than the sorry excuse of a house she used to live in.

As Sakaki thought about it...maybe this could be her chance to start anew with things? In anycase, she didn't want to keep Ebony held up, so she got back to her answer. "Ah...never mind...yeah, I'll see ya soon." She said, that being her response. Sure, she couldn't tell what this Ebony woman was really like, but she'd at least allow things to progress for now. If they were using her for her powers...well, she would just use them for the luxuries they got her. It could potentially be a bad cycle...but it was still better than the alternatives right now.

With that, she got up from the bed and thought that she should at least wash her hair before Ebony got here. A full shower was kind of out of the question, since the clothes on her were the only ones she had since she fled. Maybe I should see if I can ask for new clothes...or...at least if I can go back home to get my other stuff.

 

[Sieghartdarage]

Javiero remains afloat, riding the breeze with aid of the beating of his insect wings. He appears to considering the situation as his gaze seemed to be on Kuuga, who now had assumed a blue form while wielding a staff as well as at both the dual colored rider, W and the white and blue coloration rider of lore, Eternal. Javiero began to slowly direct his right hand towards the back of his waist, an ancient looking dagger is what is he reaching for as it gleams with malice while being slowly pulled out of the scabbard latched to back of Javiero.

However, Javiero stop short his action as thoughts ran through his mind. "Kuuga may not be a threat as I know a lot about his powers and Fang seemed to be sluggish due to her being unable to coordinate with whoever her partner is. They are no trouble to me at this moment but the knight known as Eternal will prove to be a challenge at this point. The main problem would be that I have a limited time when it comes to using this power," thought Javiero as he formulates his next move. "I guess I'm better off retreating for now. Besides, Lord Aesir will not be pleased if I used this power frivolously," thought Javiero once again as he turned his gaze towards W.

"Fang, you free now," remarked Javiero with an emotionless tone. "But you can't beat him," noted Javiero as he points at Eternal. "Kuuga. You have made the worst mistake of your life. i will make sure you ensure every form of suffering. If not you alone, everyone you hold dear will suffer too," remarked Javiero coldly as he relay his message to Kuuga through his thoughts. He then gave W one final look. "If you live, we meet," replied Javiero as he slowly opened his insect like mouth. In a flash, thousands of wasps began to pour out of his wide opened mouth. The swarm of wasps began to dash towards all three riders causing a dark blanket of yellow and black, blocking the view of all riders. Within the chaos, Javiero proceeded to dash away from the scene with aid of his great speed and agile wings. By the time the riders are able to remove the obstacle, he is long gone, leaving nothing but a clear blue sky.

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Meanwhile, a white feathered harpy named Cisne was seen dashing towards a great flying beast, who goes by the name Arik and dubbed King of the Sky. Her rage motivated by Arik's heinous acts which blinded her from the truth that she is not his match as the gust of wind created by his powerful wings manages to halt Cisne's charge but allow her enough time to spot Arik's blade attack and barely manage to dodge it with her graceful motions but left her open to his flying projectiles, which he proceeded to fire at her with great intensity. The projectiles, mostly feathers aided by intense pressure and speed, charged mercilessly towards her.

Upon realizing her error, she conjures a storm of feathers herself. However, due to the late timing of her counter, a few feathers managed to slip by and injure her right leg and her left rib cage causing her to drop to her knees as Cisne coughs up blood in response to the injuries she sustained. This form of error is costly as she is unable to dodge Arik's diving attack as she remained on her knees. "I'm a fool. I knew I can't beat him but still.....," muttered Cisne with a tone of regret. "Sorry, Reiko, Joan..." remarked Cisne with a soft sad tone as she had her eyes close while awaiting her fate, missing out what had transpired when Joan appeared out of nowhere and rescued her below the final blow is struck.

Cisne slowly open her eyes in time to see Joan holding her in her arms. "Jo..Jo...Joan!" exclaimed Cisne with a surprised look on her face. "What are you doing? I thought I told you to stay out of this!" remarked Cisne with slight anger in her tone. However, the conversation is cut short as she noticed Arik dodging Joan's attacks and is preparing to cut thwem to shreds with his scythe like blade. Within moments, with whatever strength she had left, Cisne proceeded to place both of her hands on Joan's chest while flapping strongly causing a short bust of wind pushing Joan aside as well as propelling Cisne towards the opposite direction, avoiding Arik's attack as the blade sever the concrete floor with great force, creating a straight crevice in the process.

Cisne and Joan were then seen rolling on the ground and stop short a few feet away from Arik. Cisne began to slowly sit up and gaze at Arik and Joan, who is behind him. Though they escaped the onslaught, blood began to trickle down Cisne's right arm as a wound is noticeable between the right shoulder and her elbow, a result of the sharp force of the blade. "Joan! Stay out of this! Even if I die, I swore to accomplish my mission!" cried out Cisne with a serious tone as she slowly rise to her feet. "Please take care of Reiko for me. That girl can't do things on her own. So, please, take good care of her," remarked Cisne sadly as tears pour down her cheeks while managing a smile. With that, Cisne produced another dagger and poised herself for battle.

 

[Ziginz Zegell]

Joan stood up as well and seemed to ignore Cisne as she aimed her rifle. Arik looked toward Joan and then toward Cisne. While Cisne’s defeat would be all the sweeter, killing a rider and taking her relic would grant him greater renown with Aiser who would probably be sore of his sudden entrance into the human world. In the end Arik turned toward Cisne and charged toward her. Joan reacted by turning her watch and then turning the knob on the watch a few clicks. Joan accelerated reality around her and impacted Arik with great force, pushing him over the building edge. Arik laughed as he spread his wings intent on taking Joan on the ride of her life but was shocked when he found his wings wouldn’t budge. Joan seemed frozen in time as did Arik’s wings! After the initial impact Joan had quickly turned the tictoc watch and wound it many times to slow reality around herself and Arik’s wings to a near halt. Arik, struggled but his wings would not unfold and he could not reach the rabbit rider as they plummet toward the ground from almost fifty stories up! “Damn you bitch, you think this will kill me!?! You’ll die too you fool!” Arik’s words didn’t even register to Joan who saw the world in something like fast forward. Even so she only had one thing on her mind: Save Cisne.

The impact was huge as the two hit the ground causing debris to spread through the air from the crash site. People began to scatter from what they perceived to be some sort of industrial accident, or a statue falling from the sky. As the dust settled a human figure limped from the crater holding her left arm and favoring her left leg. She was breathing heavily and looked to barely be standing as a shadow rose from behind her. A talon armed foot kicked Joan in the back and sent her flying forward. She let out a gasp as the rabbit rider rolled forward now laying on the ground gasping for breath. Arik walked from the crater holding his left hip with only one sword now in his right hand. He felt and found his left eye had been slashed and turned his head to see his left wing twisted from the impact. Arik had tried to turn mid flight to cause Joan to take the force of the impact but was not successful due to his heavy armor. Instead he only managed to land on his left side, though Joan had taken far greater injuries from the impact. “You pathetic little bitch, look what you did to my glorious wing! It will take days to heal!” Arik’s shouts were soon interrupted by a low and painful sounding laugh. Arik’s eye widened as he turned to Joan who was laughing a bit as a few blood gurgled words slipped from her lips. “Not so tough…when you can’t fly…” The comment flew all over Arik as rage filled the grounded king’s good eye. He marched toward Joan with every intention of crushing her chest and ending her wretched existence. Unfortunately for Arik, the sky was no longer his domain but another could still call it home.

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After a few minutes Ebony arrived at the hotel room that now acted as Sakaki’s home. Using a skeleton key card for the hotel, Ebony entered the room and looked around for Sakaki only to hear the sound of water. Ebony turned the corner and saw Sakaki washing her hair and decided not to disturb the young woman. She instead sat on the bed and placed the two cases she was carrying near her; one being a silver attaché case and the other being a black leather suit case. Ebony looked around the room and noticed one of the generic pictures usually used to decorate hotel rooms to make them feel homier. The picture was of an old cottage which was surrounded by beautiful flowers with trees in the background. The picture itself meant little to Ebony but did make her quietly ponder. Just another thing she had never gotten to enjoy, maybe if things had been different she could have enjoyed such a beautiful place as a child. Even so she had no regrets, after all…

Her thought was interrupted by Sakaki causing Ebony to flash back to reality. Ebony took on her cheerful persona and smiled at the young woman. “Sorry to just barge in without knocking, it’s a bad habit. Oh I brought you some clothes and your new uniform. Sakuya picked out the styles she thought were best and had your measurements from the data she gathered yesterday. We can still go by your old apartment if there is anything important you would like to pick up though.” Ebony opened the suit case that had the school uniform lying on top and was filled with at least a weeks worth of clothing. Ebony stood up from the bed and began unlocking the attaché case. Within it were two cards; one had the image of a mantis within a crystal like heart shape while the other had a similar heart shape within a ghostly human figure. “It seems that form of yours is capable of utilizing these cards. I wasn’t given much information about them other then that the “Change” card will turn you into a less developed but easier to control version of your alternate form while the “Spirit” card will turn you back into your human form.” Ebony took one of the cards into her hand and placed the face of it near Sakaki’s waist. As if in response a belt seemed to materialize around the young woman’s waist. Ebony reached to slide the card through the open slot of the belt’s heart shaped buckle not thinking of what Sakaki might want. Ebony wasn’t much of a people person and hadn’t considered if Sakaki were scarred of transforming again, especially after just waking up. If Sakaki didn’t want this to happen she would have to speak up.


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Xeph stood atop a building over looking the city which had now been struck by so many odd events. He was accompanied only by Kivat Bat the 2nd and preferred it as thus. Soon his pondering was disturbed as he sensed the approach of Javiero to which he grinned and commented, “Seems he couldn’t handle it, though I must commend him for not wasting “that” power.” Kivat agreed in silence and took flight from Xeph’s shoulder as he looked toward the morning sun. “A bit bright for me, perhaps I will adjourn for the day to somewhere more comfortable, with your permission of course.” Kivat’s words were met by a nod from Xeph who understood that even his faithful companion required rest, though Xeph himself did not. “Sleep well, when you awaken I will have tasks for you to carry out.” Kivat nodded to Xeph, in a sense, and flew off. Xeph pulled a device from his coat and pressed a button upon it which caused the device to cry out [Magma] before looking down toward the city street. Humans, they would make fine fodder for his plans. Xeph had something on his mind, a means to draw out a few of the riders and gauge their strength. He had brought quite a few such means to test and strengthen the riders under the geist of trying to destroy them. The few memories he had recovered from the gaia memory lab and Arik were only a few such methods. That crow of a harpy had done her part in sending Arik as agreed and all that was left was to wait for her to send the Doran and many of Xeph’s other servants from Fantasia. As for Javiero and Aesir, Xeph already had plans to ensure neither would disturb him in his endeavor, and, even more, they would willingly give him aid. Earth, this world would truly be a wondrous place for gaining power.

 

[Galaxian]

Ragna watched through the swarm of insects as the Insectoid excited the battlefield, the disgraced knight's eyes narrowing. Seemingly unfazed by the army of insects that surrounded him, Kamen Rider Eternal simply took one of his Gaia Memories and placed in the slot on his belt. "Zone!" The Memory called out. Immediately, all the insects that were swarming the knight stopped in mid-flight for a second, before they were all gather into a sphere in front of the Rider.

Still without saying a word, Eternal took out the Gaia Memory from his belt with one hand as he raised his combat knife with the other, impaling the mass of insects with the blade. "Descend into hell..." Ragna finally said as he inserted the Eternal Memory on the knife's slot.

"Eternal!" The weapon called out right as it gave off a quick, but powerful shockwave. Immediately, all the insects that had been accumulated into the sphere disappeared.

Returning the Eternal Memory to the his belt, Ragna surveyed the battlefield. Inside his mind, the fallen knight was still struggling with his fractured memories. Briefs scenes from his past life flashed before his eyes. Countless of battlegrounds, Aesir's advancing army, his dying king, and the gate he had forced open in order to reach this world. Throughout all those glimpse, the only thing that remained constant was hatred, his unrelenting and overwhelming hatred towards Aesir.

"I have been ignorant of this war for far to long..." Eternal started to say, before, in one quick motion, he suddenly threw the Eternal Edge though all the remaining insects, and impaling knife less than a foot away from W's feet. "You are my best option to finding out the truth..." The white Rider addressed the dychromic warrior. "And my future action will depend on whether or not I believe your answers." Eternal added as his yellow eyes glowed ominously.

 

[Denjin_Zaboga23]

After a few minutes Ebony arrived at the hotel room that now acted as Sakaki’s home. Using a skeleton key card for the hotel, Ebony entered the room and looked around for Sakaki only to hear the sound of water. Ebony turned the corner and saw Sakaki washing her hair and decided not to disturb the young woman. She instead sat on the bed and placed the two cases she was carrying near her; one being a silver attaché case and the other being a black leather suit case. Ebony looked around the room and noticed one of the generic pictures usually used to decorate hotel rooms to make them feel homier. The picture was of an old cottage which was surrounded by beautiful flowers with trees in the background. The picture itself meant little to Ebony but did make her quietly ponder. Just another thing she had never gotten to enjoy, maybe if things had been different she could have enjoyed such a beautiful place as a child. Even so she had no regrets, after all…

Her thought was interrupted by Sakaki causing Ebony to flash back to reality. Ebony took on her cheerful persona and smiled at the young woman. “Sorry to just barge in without knocking, it’s a bad habit. Oh I brought you some clothes and your new uniform. Sakuya picked out the styles she thought were best and had your measurements from the data she gathered yesterday. We can still go by your old apartment if there is anything important you would like to pick up though.†Ebony opened the suit case that had the school uniform lying on top and was filled with at least a weeks worth of clothing. Ebony stood up from the bed and began unlocking the attaché case. Within it were two cards; one had the image of a mantis within a crystal like heart shape while the other had a similar heart shape within a ghostly human figure. “It seems that form of yours is capable of utilizing these cards. I wasn’t given much information about them other then that the “Change†card will turn you into a less developed but easier to control version of your alternate form while the “Spirit†card will turn you back into your human form.†Ebony took one of the cards into her hand and placed the face of it near Sakaki’s waist. As if in response a belt seemed to materialize around the young woman’s waist. Ebony reached to slide the card through the open slot of the belt’s heart shaped buckle not thinking of what Sakaki might want. Ebony wasn’t much of a people person and hadn’t considered if Sakaki were scarred of transforming again, especially after just waking up. If Sakaki didn’t want this to happen she would have to speak up.

Though Sakaki was a bit shocked to see Ebony, she should have realized that she wasn't the type to knock. She was glad to have more clothes at least and she could get more if she ever wanted to go back to her place. As for her thoughts on these cards...she didn't know that of all things that cards would be the thing to control this..."problem" she had. But why were there separate cards for transforming and canceling it?

Before she could think more on it, Ebony had picked up up a card and a heart shaped buckle appeared on her waist. Obviously, she never saw this happen before and looked a bit scared at Ebony, who was going to swipe one of those cards to test it. Snatching the card out of her hand, she offered a quick apology, but didn't dumb down the reasons why. "I...I control when I use this, all right? I'll use it when I'm in trouble or need to fight for me, not just because you're curious about what may happen, all right?"

The last thing she wanted was to turn into...whatever she was without her consent again. Now that she had control over it, she wanted to control whenever the hell the stupid thing would come out.