Kamen Rider: The Rise of Zeus (RPG Thread)

[Tigerhawk21]

Decade, now alone since his copies were defeated, merely smiled under his visor. The fools were so busy worrying about the girl that he was forgotten.

Stepping into the shadows, Decade vanished, reappearing some time later at the HQ. He pulled off his buckle and sat down. Though he hated to admit it, fighting them over and over was getting tiring.

He dozed off in the chair, though his dreams would turn to nightmares as images of a life long forgotten began to reappear.

 

[Kai Yamato]

Kyouya watches as Decade disappears before his attack even hit. "He got away..." Kyouya said, flipping the buckle and removes the Change Beetle card from it. A blue transformation screen flew past him, returning him back to normal.

 

[Kurou Daijuuji]

New York: The Opposition

Kuuga's desperation attack succeeds even beyond his wildest dreams. The piece of metal that slices through the air sinks into the gap of G4's armor between the helmet and the rest of the armor, where the protection is weaker. G4's hand clasps around the shard and the user within screams with an unimaginable pain that is only amplified by the helmet's speakers. It is quickly cut off with a sickening gurgle, as a deep crimson flow begins to gush from the wound, the stain soon covering a large portion of the chest armor. His knees buckle, and the G4 slams to the ground with the pool steadily spreading outward.

Their forces are down to the four G3 Milds now, one of which surrounding Kiva gives a bellow of rage. The armored soldier turns toward Kuuga, aiming and emptying the clip of his gun at the..thing..that had murdered one of their own.

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At the Project Thunderbolt Command Center deeper within the base, a large fist slams into a desk as Captain Jacobs gets the report that the G4 user has been killed. Not disabled or down..but killed. He raises his now throbbing hand toward a tech manning one of the comm lines, and takes the cigar out of his mouth so he doesn't swallow the damn thing accidentally.

"Where are our reinforcements? There are three of them, THREE!"

"Sir, the rest are in transit..and as far as Femme, we have no idea!"

"Damn it! Update me any time something else happens!"

He crashes down into the chair at his desk, taking a long drag on the cigar after putting it back into his mouth. His eyes shift between the main screen and the red phone on his desk.. he wasn't looking forward to explaining this to General Taylor. His eyes light up as an idea comes to mind, and he takes the cigar out of his mouth to tap some of the ash off the end.

"Get me the Air Force Base on the line, on the double!"

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A rumbling noise comes from beyond the gate and only gets louder as it approaches. A huge black vehicle slams through the remains of Brad's semi, the Armored Personnel Carrier slamming to a halt a little ways away from the combatants. The hatch on the back opens and another four G3 Mild soldiers pour out of it, as well as four combatants that are apparently regular humans. Inside the APC, a "Warhammer" Bradley, the crew scrambles to get the Javelin Missile Launch system online, and a clear shot at one of the three intruders..

"Captain, you're deploying normal soldiers against these things?"

"As long as they don't get close, our men will be just fine."

The Captain may be right, as the soldiers run away from the direct combat area to take up positions on the guard towers. A sharp enough eye would catch the bulky tubes of the rocket launchers mounted on their backs, but all of our heroes are busy.

At the nearest AFB some distance away, a scramble of activity takes place as the crews load and prepare two AH-64D Apache Longbow attack helicopters for take off..

(Let's up the ante a little, shall we?)

 

[Kurou Daijuuji]

Zeus HQ

To say that great Hades was upset wouldn't be true, as even his closest associates backed away from him as one of his fists - the only parts of him visible under the hooded robe - clenched. A pair of lowly foot soldiers scramble out of his way, hit by the almost visible aura of anger as their leader storms down the hallway toward the room where his generals waited. The generals sat around a large, rectangular table that had two seats vacant and covered with large cloths bearing the symbol of their organization. Each stands as the door opens, raising their hands in salute until their leader reaches the large, ornate chair at the head of the table and waves his hands dismissively.

"Sit."

The generals sit silently, even though a nervous undercurrent runs through the room. The eyes under Hades' hood glance at each of the 'men' sitting about the table, but none of the generals fail to meet his gaze..and Hades is pleased. Not by much, though, as his voice is decidedly upset.

"We have more power than anything else in the world. We have united the squabbling monster races under our iron fist. Our Riders are the strongest in this world..or any world!"

The impulsive Ares gives a cheer at that, and across the table from him Atlas nods silently. Hades whirls to point at Ares after his outburst, but the large figure shows no fear.

"Then why have you yet to give me victory?"

Ares slams a fist on the table in protest at being called out, and even raises his voice at his leader. His form is shadowed like the others, but his figure is obviously impressive under the robe, and his voice is large and booming..more suited for a battlefield than the quiet halls of the Zeus Headquarters.

"You have not yet given me the chance to prove myself, Mighty Hades!"

"Then do so, Ares! Show me why you were named for the God of War!"

Ares jumps from his seat and pumps his fist into the air with an excited bellow.

"You will take care of this fragile alliance between Kiva, Kuuga, and Orga. But first..you will perform another task for me."

"I will go at once..with your leave, Great Hades."

One of the foot soldiers walks up and hands him a folder detailing his orders. Ares salutes. Hades nods and turns away from him, pointing toward another figure..one who is seemingly even more cloaked in shadow than the rest. Indeed, for he is named for the God of Darkness..

"Erebus. You will go to Japan, and fix this situation that our minions are apparently unable to cope with. If they continue to fail us, then dispose of them as you will."

"The Land of the Rising Sun will be brought within the darkness of your grasp, Lord Hades."

The voice from within that hood is quiet, almost calculating. Another soldier walks up to hand his orders, and Erebus salutes after accepting them. Before the two can reach the door, Hades calls out and the two generals turn their heads.

"The two of you will be my fists! Make these humans tremble with our might!"

All of the generals cheer at that, and the two newly appointed Fists of Hades leave after saluting their master again.

"The rest of you will support them as they require."

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The large Ares gives Erebus a look, and strides the opposite way from his fellow general and eventually makes his way out of the building. A normal looking driver awaits, opening the door of a limousine to admit the general, who had shed his large robe to reveal his normal clothing. The door closes behind him, and Ares laughs in the silence, his boasting reaching even the ears of the driver that has yet to reach the front of the limo.

"At last! I will prove myself to Hades, and become his right hand! No, not his right hand..his mighty arm, to strike down our enemies!"

The large figure throws his arms up behind him and kicks his feet up as the driver enters the limo and pulls away. This was going to be a long trip.

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Erebus doesn't meet Ares glance as his back is already turned and headed down the hallway. He sheds his robe at the entrance as well, climbing into a limo at the other end of the building. He pulls out a black cellphone, and makes a few very important calls.

"Gather our allies in Japan..the fangire woman, the worm, our puppet, and our newest..convert..and I want them in my office ten minutes after I arrive in the building. Also, set up a meeting with the good doctor later that afternoon..we have to talk."

(Okay, I admit that I haven't been following the Japan guys all that close..so would those of you involved shoot me a PM with where you're trying to head your story? Especially you, DK, since it's your character that's captured/brainwashed/etc. Thanks!)