Hello everyone and welcome to an all new chapter of Kamen Rider Agito: Rekka no Ken! The next chapter is finally here! Again, I thank you for all for your patience and understanding and hopefully, I won't be putting this story off for a long time again. So anyways, enjoy the chapter!
Disclaimer: Same thing.
Night came to the city of Bulgar and nightlife on the streets were quiet. Torches and taverns lit up the city and people were going about their night, taking walks or visiting taverns to eat, drink, and be merry. The four of us stopped by at the restaurant where Lyn and I ate earlier and during that time, I explained to Kent and Sain about me being from another world and how my armor came to be. When I finished…
"You're jesting!" Sain gawked.
"No, I'm not kidding," I shook my head before I sipped my drink.
"You want us to actually believe that you come from another world?" Kent asked.
"Look, I know it sounds farfetched, but I'm telling you the truth. For some strange reason I was sent here to this world." I stated.
"Not to mention that his armor is nothing anyone has ever seen before." Lyn added. "You can't deny the possibility that his armor is something out of this world."
"Well…" Kent pondered before saying, "I suppose I can agree to that."
"And these… Lords you speak of. You seem to have extensive knowledge of who they are and what they do." Sain noted.
"Yeah." I nodded. "With the Lords here in this world, it's my duty as a Kamen Rider to protect people from them and stop them at all costs. Though I think that since I'm the only one that has the Seed of Agito in me, they're going to be targeting me and ignore everyone else."
"Then we'll protect you." Lyn said firmly.
"Huh?" I blinked, looking to her.
"You're not alone Kurogasa. You have friends like Kent, Sain, and I. And we will stand by your side no matter what trials may come."
"Lyn…" I muttered.
"I can second to that," Sain grinned. "You have our swords to defend you from evil!"
"Sain…"
"After hearing everything about what you said, perhaps I can take a leap of faith." Kent added smiling a bit. "You have our backs and we'll have yours."
"Kent…" I said, as they smiled at me. I couldn't help but smile back. "Thanks you three. It means a lot."
"Anything for a friend." Lyn nodded.
Once, dragons and men coexisted.
They shared a peace forged in wisdom, a peace that lasted many generations.
All was lost when mankind disrupted this balance in a sudden onslaught.
Man fought dragon is a savage war that shook the foundations of their world.
This war was called The Scouring.
Defeated and humbled, dragons vanished from the realm.
In time, man rebuilt and spread his dominion across the land and on the islands beyond.
A millennium has passed since those dark days ended.
(Cue Theme Link by Aimi)
(Instrumental) The scene starts with the Sacae Plains as the camera moved fast forward until the screen suddenly slowed down to a figure that turned to be Kamen Rider Agito as it stopped at his helmet before the screen whited out to show the title. The title stayed for a few seconds before it shined and disappeared to reveal the next scene of blue and red knights in armor on the battlefield charging towards the middle before they clashed and the scene changes.
(Chikai no ha furuu setsuna kanshoku soshite mata kizutsuite) On the Sacae Plains, from a distance Lyn walked towards the screen with her head turned to her right, admiring the scenery before turning her head to see Kurogasa standing from a distance also looking at the scenery before he noticed her and smiled before Lyn smiled back and looked back at the plains as the wind blew.
(Kuchibiru o kamishimenagara nani ga tadashii no ka to tou) The scenes then changed to Kent and Sain with the former admonishing the latter about his womanizing ways at a bar, to Florina tending to her Pegasus, Wil checking the string on his bow, Dorcas tending to his wife at their house, and Serra and Erk traveling together on the road much to the latter's dismay.
(Anata mamoru demo sono mae ni) Rath looked at the Sacae Plains while on his horse as the wind blew gently.
(Hatasu beki koto ga aru yo) Meanwhile, Matthew was trying to pick a lock on a chest before he looked at the screen and is surprised that he got caught. He then was bopped on the head by Wallace with Lucius looking at Matthew in disappointment.
(Tokubetsu nanka ni naritai nja nakute) The scene of cameo appearances from Ninian, Nils, Eliwood, and Hector happened as the screen slowly moved down before the scene immediately changed to Kurogasa and Lyndis's Legion being suddenly surrounded by the Unknown sent by the Overlord of Darkness.
(Watashi usotsukitaku nai) Kurogasa then did various movements to have the Alter Ring materialize on his waist before pressing both buttons on each side to transform into Agito and Lyndis's Legion charged at the Unknown.
(Inochi o kakete kouya o kakeru tatakai no hibi no naka) Kent and Sain were the first to charge at the Unknown as they stabbed them with their swords and lances as Florina was on her Pegasus attacking some with her lance and Wil fired arrows at some as well, and Dorcas hacked an Unknown with his axe.
(Furimuku to soko ni ite furue tometekureru) Rath fired a few arrows at another, while Matthew slashed a third with his daggers. Lucius and Erk cast a Light and Fire Spell at one with Serra whacking another with her staff while Nils played his flute to invigorate the Legion to move.
(Kanashimi no hi ga tojireba yabou no hi ga noboru) After that, Kurogasa and Lyn moved in to the entrance of Castle Caelin and Lundgren was there, waiting, as Lyn held her Mani Katti sword tightly before charging at Lundgren.
(Unmei kettobashi omou mama susumou) Kurogasa gets into a stance as the crest horns on his head opened up to six and the Agito symbol appeared and glowed beneath his feet before being absorbed into his feet, and he charged in with Lyn before jumping up and diving down to execute his Rider Kick.
(Sekai o rinku shite) Lundgren pulled back his lance and thrusts forward as Lyn slashed and Kurogasa kicked before the screen was engulfed in light.
(Instrumental) The scene changes and ends with an eagle flying sky high before it flew over Lyndis's Legion along with Kurogasa as they looked up at high at the sunny blue sky with smiles on their faces.
Chapter 2: Sword of Spirit
A small altar lies on the outskirts of Bulgar.
This ancient temple, sacred to the people of Sacae, has long been known for its powerful bond to the world of spirits.
Before starting their journey, our travelers come here to pray for their wellbeing.
At this altar, Lyn's hand is directed to a grand inheritance.
By morning, after gathering our supplies, and getting two more horses for Lyn and myself, we departed from Bulgar and headed towards Caelin. It's going to be a long journey ahead, but I'm sure we'll make in time to help Lyn's grandfather. We've traveled on the road for about a few days and it's been anything but boring. Whenever we stop to rest and take a break, Sain would always try to find a way to prank us and we'd have to stop him every time. There were also times where we were training and I would sometimes use my armor to spar with Kent and Sain. Besides, I would it need it anyway since I'm still kinda rusty in swordplay and lancing, so it was refreshing that I get to train as much as I can.
As of now, the four of us continued on our journey before we saw some sort of temple from a distance.
"Kurogasa, hold a moment, and allow me a short detour." Lyn said as she paused, making us stop too.
"What is it Lyn?" I asked.
"There are sacred swords enshrined in an altar east of here. The people of Sacae go there to pray for safety at the onset of a long journey."
"Is that so?" I raised an eyebrow in curiosity.
"Oh, how quaint!" Sain said happily.
"The teachings of Elimine have the most followers in Elibe. It's nice to see that, here at least, the ancient customs are still observed." Kent said with approval.
"Elimine?" I asked confused.
"She is the founder of the Church of St. Elimine." Kent explained. "And she founded the country of Etruria, one of Elibe's two large countries, Bern, being the largest, and legend said that as soon as Elimine's work on Elibe was done, she ascended to Heaven from a tower located in the Etrurian capital, known as the Tower of the Saint."
"Huh…" I said. But then I had this sudden jolt of pain in my head, giving me a headache. "Gh!" I cringed, holding my head with one hand.
"Kurogasa!" Lyn gasped worriedly, coming over to me. "Are you okay?"
"Ngh… I'm fine…" I got out, shaking my head to fight off the pain. "That's weird… that never happened before…"
"Are you sure you're alright?" Kent asked.
"Yeah, I'll be okay." I assured. What was that all about? When Kent mentioned Elimine, my head started to hurt. Why? Whatever it is, I hope it doesn't happen again.
Meanwhile, all was not well in the temple. A few bandits have suddenly appeared. And the one leading them was a man in his late 20's having short tan spiked hair wearing a sleeveless brownish–red tunic, tan pants, and brown boots while carrying a sword. He went over towards the priest of the temple as the priest demanded, "Who are you? How dare you defile this place with your presence?!" before the Mercenary pointed his sword at him.
"Old Man! Stay where you are, and hold your tongue!" He ordered.
"Threaten me as you will, but I'll not give up the Mani Katti and the Flame Saber." The priest said. "The Mani Katti and Flame Saber are sacred blades, under divine protection. They cannot be removed from their places of rest!"
"You're a fool, old man. What good's a sword if you don't use it?"
"Use it? In combat? Sacrilege!" The priest said appalled.
"Sacrilege? I am Glass! The heavens fear my name! My swordplay is peerless!" The Mercenary declared. "And if I want this sword, this sword I shall have! Now, get out of my way!" He then pushed the priest away from him.
"Oof!" The priest got out, as he fell to the ground while Glass approached the two pedestals.
"These are it! They're more magnificent than I'd imagined! These sword were made for a swordsman of my skill." He then proceeded to try and remove the swords from their resting places on the pedestals, but they were not budging and can't move. "Hmm? What's this? I can't… draw the swords…?"
"The spirits of the blades have judged you. You have been found waiting. They have rejected you." The priest said.
"What?!" Glass snapped before drawing his sword. "Listen, senile old fool, if you value your own life, you'll get out of my sight!" He then charged at the priest but the latter managed to get away and escape. Glass then turned towards the altar, "Curses! Miserable spirits! I care nothing for you! I'll tear this altar down stone by stone!"
The four of us continued our way towards the temple, but as the horses were walking, we noticed a woman approaching us and she looked panicked for some reason and the four of us pulled on the reigns to have our horses stop.
"I beg your pardon, milady. Are you headed east? To the altar?" The woman asked.
"Yes, we are indeed." Lyn nodded.
"Then you must hurry and help the priest there! I saw a band of local ruffians' head in there not too long ago. They seemed intent on stealing the altar's sacred swords!"
"The Mani Katti and the Flame Saber… They're going to steal it?!" Lyn asked surprised.
WHAT?!
"I cannot allow this to happen!" She gritted.
"You look like a virtuous group. Please, help him!" The woman begged.
"You won't get any arguments from me." I said, before running ahead. "C'mon, let's go! We need to get there now!"
"Hold on now, we can't just charge in!" Sain pointed.
"He's right. If you go to the priest's aid, you'll need to prepare." Kent added.
"Well, perhaps you could benefit from something I saw earlier…" The woman said. "The bandits may have the main entrance guarded. However, one of the altar's walls is cracked and in poor repair. You might be able to create another entrance by hitting that section with your weapons."
"Noted." I nodded.
"Thank you so much, may Heaven keep you safe! We're all counting on you!" The woman said before the four of us went on our way towards the temple.
"Alright, we don't have much time, so we need to make this quick. I need to get to the Flame Saber and fast!" I urged.
"Why is that?" Lyn asked.
"Because it's one of Agito's weapons!"
"WHAT?!" Lyn, Kent, and Sain asked shocked.
"I'm not kidding." I said, "Agito has two weapons, the Flame Saber and the Storm Halberd. With them, I can access new forms and abilities!"
"Well then what are we waiting for? Let us make haste!" Sain said, before whipping his reins and his horse went faster.
"Sain, wait up!" Kent shouted, before having his horse follow, and Lyn and I soon went after them.
In the darkness, the glowing red eyes opened up and it leered as if he was trying to see what was in front, but no, that was not the case. The eyes were leering, because he sensed something.
"So… the Seed of Agito has found the Flame Saber. Well, we can't have that, now can we…" The dark voice muttered. "I shall have another servant dispose of the sword, before he can attain it." With that, the glowing red eyes closed, and darkness was all that's left.
The four of us soon arrived at the temple and Lyn and I got off our horses, having their reins tied to a tree nearby before we went to plan our attack.
"So what's the plan?" Lyn asked.
"Well as the woman said before, they most likely have the entrance guarded." Kent said, looking around, before he noticed something on the wall of the temple. "And that must be the crack in the wall, that the woman said as well. It is in poor repair."
"So how are doing this?" Sain questioned.
"We have the element of surprise." I said. "Lyn and I can go to the main entrance and take out the guards, guarding the entrance before we go in. Once we get in, you and Kent distract them long enough so that we can ambush them."
"I see. Divide and Conquer." Kent mused.
"Well if that's the case, then we'll leave the distraction to you."
"Okay. Let's go Kurogasa." Lyn said before going to the entrance.
"Right behind ya." I nodded before following.
"And now we play the waiting game." Sain sighed as he watched the two of us go off.
"Yes. The timing has to be right." Kent added.
As both Lyn and I approached the walls that were weakened, both of us leaned on it, so we don't get caught by the bandits guarding the temple. "This is the one, right?" Lyn asked.
"Yep, no doubt about it." I nodded.
"We better hurry and destroy this wall before bandits come around the corner, Kurogasa." Lyn urged. "My sword would take time to destroy this wall, but I think it would be faster if you kick it down if you become Agito."
"If we do that, then they'll definitely come running towards us. We have to be stealthy like an Assassin." I said.
Lyn wanted to argue with me, but giving some thought for a moment, she nodded, saying, "I trust you, then."
"Alright. Watch what I do then follow me." I said then quietly walked towards a bandit guard with his back facing me. I never wanted to do this, but I have no other choice. I quickly crept up towards the bandit and just when he least expected it, I covered his mouth and grabbed his neck before–
*SNAP!*
–I snapped it. He fell limp to the ground as soon as I did that and I quickly dragged his body back towards our hiding spot.
"That was something..." Lyn said, helping me with dragging his corpse. "And it was a bloodless kill, too. Normal assassins would just cut their tongues off in one swift slash."
"Well this is… a better method." I got out, feeling a bit uncomfortable. "Man, my hands feel so dirty now."
"But we don't have much of a choice… it's either them or us." She added. "I know it will leave a bitter taste to both of us, but we have to keep going."
"Yeah, I know." I nodded before both of us began to dig the wall behind us, while the view is clear.
It took us a while to dig, but surprisingly enough, the wall was pretty weak and we were able to create a hole, large enough to enter in. "This should be enough, right?" She asked.
"Yeah…" I muttered as I got out of the hole first and I helped Lyn out. "This way…" I said and she followed down the corridor before we hid around a corner, seeing two more bandit guards.
"There are two of them, this time." Lyn muttered. When she looked around, she noticed the priest being held hostage, along with other priests and a priestess that served the blades, while a man in his late 20's having short tan spiked hair wearing a sleeveless brownish–red tunic, tan pants, and brown boots while carrying a sword sat on the throne. "And they are holding hostages?! How low can they be?!"
"Huh?" The bandits got out, looking behind him. I was able to pull Lyn back and cover her mouth, holding her from shouting back. Eventually, the said bandits shrugged before guarding their posts.
"Are you crazy Lyn…?!" I hissed before I let go of her mouth.
"But they're holding hostages!" She hissed back. "Sacred people!"
"Look I understand your ire, but if you charge in there now, you're gonna get us both killed…" I muttered. "We have to do this right."
"…I'm sorry." She apologized. "You're right. I can't let my emotions get the best of me."
I nodded as Lyn and I carefully approached the two bandits; both of us unarmed. We immediately covered their mouths, pulling them to a corner and immediately silenced them with a quick snap of their necks.
Fortunately, none of the bandits were aware of what just happened and we didn't bump into anything that might attract their attention.
"Good. That should do for now." I sighed. "And now for the main event."
"Right." She nodded before heading back towards the hole, holding a shiny tray to give the signal outside.
"How much longer should we wait?" Sain groaned.
"Patience is a virtue, Sain. You should have learned by now." Kent sighed irritably.
"But Lady Lyndis and Sir Kurogasa might get tangled up with those troublesome bandits, Kent!"
"She has Kurogasa with her. And I'm sure she can take care of herself." Kent retorted. From afar, both cavaliers saw the reflecting light emitted by the tray Lyn held, signaling them. "There's our cue."
"Finally, some action!" Sain grinned happily, holding his sword before the two cavaliers marched forward.
"Boss, some knights are heading this way!" One of the bandits got out.
"How many?"
"Two. Just two!"
The leader pondered a bit, looking at the remaining bandits that held the men in white hostage. "What are ya waiting for? Go outside and kill 'em!"
"How did it go?" Lyn whispered, approaching towards me stealthily. "Did they bite?"
"Yep." I nodded, as the remaining small group of bandits started running outside of the temple. "And now we get to charge in."
"It's time to save them from harm now." Lyn said, drawing out her Iron Sword in hand. "And put these bandits to rest!"
"Right." I nodded before we came out of hiding. "Release the clergy!" I shouted.
"Wha–? Who's there?" The leader got out.
"Those clothing…" The priest got out, as Lyn got into her stance.
"Let them go, or else!" Lyn snapped.
"Who do you think you are, woman?!" He roared back, getting off from his throne and approaching towards both of us, wielding his large sword in hand. "What chance do both of you think you have against the Great Glass, eh?"
"Glass? That's your name?" I raised an eyebrow. "What kind of bandit is named Glass. That's just weird."
"Don't mock me!" Glass shouted.
"I just did…" I deadpanned.
"That will be the name for you to remember… in your graves!" Glass roared, immediately gunning at us without hesitation.
"!" Lyn went on full alert, as both of us dodge rolled to one side of the corner, avoiding the incoming downward slash.
"For a woman, your feet are nimble, but it won't last long when I start chopping them off!" He roared, now focusing on Lyn, as their swords clashed.
"Lyn!" I shouted, about to run over to help her until–
*POW!*
A speeding figure blurred towards me and knocked me against the pillar slamming my back before I fell to the ground. "GAHHHH!"
"Kurogasa!" Lyn exclaimed, before getting into her defense stance again.
"Eyes on me, woman!" Glass roared, continuing on with his offense as the two exited the room.
When my senses came back, my eyes widened when I saw another Lord in front of me. On its greyish black body, it had spiky boots, feathers of a crow at the back of each arms, and donned a mask that resembled a crow itself.
This was a Crow Lord.
"Agito…" It muttered. "...you came for the sword."
"What?"
"But I will not let you have it so easily..." It chuckled before knocking me down with a kick, causing me to tumble around to a corner. "I will finish you off, but first, your Flame Saber needs to be disposed of!"
"I won't let you!" I exclaimed, trying to run towards him, only to have it flew up high in the air.
"Hah! See if you can catch me before your Saber gets destroyed!" It laughed at me before starting to fly towards the alter.
"Grrrrrr…" I growled before I did the various movements that Shouichi did and the Alter Ring materialized around my waist.
"Could it be…?" The head priest got out. Wait, what? Oh, what am I thinking?! I'll deal with him later! I then placed my arms in the X position before shouting, "Henshin!" and pressed the solver buttons. I heard the vrooming noise before light enveloped me and moments later, the light faded to reveal myself as Kamen Rider Agito.
"Ah… the sacred weapons." The Crow Lord said in awe, landing right in front of it being meters away.
"Foul fiend!" The head priest immediately stepped forward, spreading his arms to protect the weapons. "I will not let you stain your hands upon these relics!"
"Then, get out of my way!" The Crow Lord exclaimed, easily shoving the head priest away before approaching to the altar. "Finally, just mere inches away from within my grasp..."
"Haaaaahhh!" I exclaimed, running towards him before landing a punch on its back, startling it a bit.
"Gah! Your idiocy knows no boundary!" The Crow Lord roared, retaliating it back with a strong back kick onto my stomach, making me tumble down the steps before I was able to regain my footing.
"I won't… let you destroy the Flame Saber!" I gritted.
"If you won't let me destroy it, then I shall destroy you instead, peon!" It declared, flapping its wings before taking flight. This is going to be one rough battle…
"HAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!" Kent shouted, stabbing a bandit with his lance.
"Take this!" Sain yelled before slashing the last one with his sword, and the bandit fell dead.
"That should do it." Kent panted.
"Agreed! Now let's go save Lady Lyndis!" Sain said before urging his horse to go towards the entrance of the temple.
"Sain, you lout! Get back here!" Kent groaned before following him.
Lyn continued being on the a defensive in another end of the hallway, as swords sparked brightly on each attack.
"Hahahahahaha! You bring a challenge, woman!" Glass gloated. "Too bad I have to kill you for it before I could claim you!"
"Then, I would rather die than let you claim me, you fiend!" She snapped, parrying it to the left. 'Kurogasa is still on his own and I don't know if he can fend off that Lord on his own while protecting the innocents at the same time…'
"You're open!" Glass exclaimed, immediately swinging his sword up high. This caused her to lose her sword and stumble a few steps back.
"Gh!" She gritted.
"So, it all comes to this…" Glass grinned. "A little fish is about to get chopped by the Great Glass! Be glad you died in my presence, woman!"
"I don't think so…" Lyn muttered before she quickly kick him between the legs, much to the bandit's surprise.
"Gahh!" He roared in pain, unable to cope with the sudden attack. Seeing the chance , she quickly get on his back, placing a choke hold around his neck… and started choking him.
"You… you…" He roared, still staggering to get up while trying to break the hold Lyn applied. "Gghh!" He choked, still on his knees while his free hand held his crotch in pain.
"Here's a new trick I learned from my friend…" Lyn muttered before–
*SNAP!*
–snapping his neck.
Lyn held that position for a moment, making sure she did it correctly. As soon as she lets go of her hold, Glass dropped dead onto the ground, planting his face on it.
"Lady Lyndis!" A voice echoed in the temple, as Kent and Sain entered the building with their horses.
"Are you unharmed, milady?" Kent asked.
"I'm fine. But Kurogasa is fighting a Lord right now!" Lyn got out.
"Another one?" Sain gasped. "Just how many are there in this world?!"
"It doesn't matter! Right now, we need to help our tactician!" Kent said before the three headed towards the prayer room.
"GAHHHHHHHHHHH!" I shouted as I tumbled to the groynd yet again.
"Hahahahahaha!" The Crow Lord laughed, hovering in the air. "This is the one that brought down my comrades? How humiliating… this Agito is nothing more than an inferior peon, grasping the power without knowing how to wield it! A direct insult!" It roared, shooting down rains of feathers at me.
I managed to dodge roll to the side in order to avoid them. "You are very wrong of how I can wield the power of Agito!"
"Then, prove it to me!" It got out before… shooting his feathers at the hostages?!
"NOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!" I shouted before running towards the hostages and protected as the barrages of feathers exploded on contact making sparks fly off my armor. "Gaaaaaaaaaah!" I cried out, as I took the full blunt of the attack. The majority of the damage was inflicted on me, but even so, I will not stand down on that alone!
"How weak…" It scoffed, as smoke trailed off my armor. Even my legs were trembling heavily from it.
"I won't lose… to the likes of you…" I panted. "As long… as the Seed of Agito shines brightly in me, I will not give up!"
"Then die with your flawed dignity!" The Crow Lord roared, diving towards me, as I could only close my eyes, waiting for the worst to come at me.
*SLASH!*
"Gah!" I heard it scream in pain, rolling down the stairs in pain.
"Huh?"
"Kurogasa…" I heard Lyn, panting heavily from running at me, while she wielded her Iron Sword. "Are you… alright?"
"Lyn… when did you…" I got out.
"I ran here as fast as I could. And I made it just in time." Lyn said. "Now's your chance to get the Flame Saber."
Right! I almost forgot about that. As I tried to move to it, my legs suddenly gave in, making Lyn hold me with my arm around her shoulder. "Dang it… those blasted feathers damaged me good."
"Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr… you'll pay for that!"
"Pay for this, you foul fiend!" Sain exclaimed, throwing his Javelin at the Crow Lord. Even though it didn't do much damage, it was enough to get its attention. "We got its attention… now what?"
"Stall as much time as we can." Kent said, as the two cavaliers continued on with the distraction.
"If both of them keep this up, they'll be killed by it..." I gritted.
"But you're in no condition to fight right now, Kurogasa…" Lyn told me. "Your armor is worn out from that attack…"
"Sacred warrior..." One of the priests said, getting my attention.
"I'm sorry, are you talking to me?" I asked.
"We… have been waiting… for someone to wield this sword..." The head priest said, presenting me Flame Saber in his hands, as the Flame Saber glowed a gentle red light. "The spirit of this blade has judged you… to wield it."
"I…" I got out as Lyn took my arm off her shoulder.
"Wield this sword and fulfill your destiny." The head priest said firmly.
I looked at the Flame Saber for a moment before I took it into my hands. All of a sudden, the core of the Alter RIng glowed red and my whole armor seemed to be set ablaze as the fabric of space swirled around me. Lyn and the head priest backed off involuntarily as I was changing form. When the fabric of space stopped swirling and the fire calmed down, I suddenly felt new strength being reborn in me. My whole chest armor and right arm became red but my left arm stayed yellow. The shoulder armor though was prominent as it was curvy and pointy.
I was Kamen Rider Agito – Flame Form.
BGM: BELIEVE YOURSELF by Shoko Fujibayashi
"Kurogasa, your armor!" Lyn noticed.
"The prophecy did come true…" The head priest got out.
"Whoa!" Sain exclaimed, hiding behind the pillar, with Kent on the other. The two are stuck, as Crow Lord continued on with its assault by the raining feathers.
"Kurogasa, the knights are in trouble!" Lyn noticed.
"Right!" I said before turning towards the Crow Lord. "Hey birdbrain! Pick on someone your own size!"
"What?" It got out before shock spread across its body. "No! It can't be!"
"Oh, it can be. Let it all sink in, because things just got real!" I exclaimed. "I got the Flame Saber in my hands! Try prying it out, if you dare!"
"You dare make a mockery out of me, peon! Then, you shall die!" It exclaimed, shooting down its explosive feathers at me. I got into my stance and the blade was set on fire before I twirled it around and knocked away the feathers, burning them in the process. "WHAT?!"
"I told you things got real." I smirked behind my helmet. "Ikuzo!" I shouted before charging in at the Crow Lord.
"Right!" Lyn nodded, quickly following my trail. With a quick leap up high into the sky, I was able to land a slash on its arm, crippling one of its wings.
"Gahhh!" It roared, with only one arm to control its flight… but the moment Lyn's slash landed on his other arm within her reach, it immediately plummet down to the ground, roaring in pain.
"Kurogasa, quickly! Now's your chance!" Lyn said, as the Crow Lord stood up quickly. As it tried to move its arms, for some reason, it remained limp, much to its surprise.
"Got it!" I said, before getting into my stance. My crest glowed briefly before separating into six horns. The hilt of the Flame saber reacted to that, and its two horn fanned out into six. The gem on the Flame Saber shined brightly and the flames surrounding the blade itself intensified.
"This intense heat… is unbelievable!" Sain commented, covering his eyes from the heat.
"I will not lose to a peon!" It roared, trying to flap its arms, but to avail.
"You already have!" I said, before I got crouched down and got into a stance. "Flame Saber Slash!" I shouted then-
*SLASH!*
It was instantaneous. The move was so fast, almost everyone couldn't follow what just happened as I was already on the other side with my body leaned forward and my arm spread out holding the Flame Saber. After stopping behind the Crow Lord with the Flame Saber leveled on my side, I flicked it and everyone could actually 'see' the large fire slash on the Crow Lord before the latter squawked in pain. His halo appeared above its head shining brightly before–
*BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOM!*
–it met its end.
End BGM
"You did it, Kurogasa!" Lyn cheered, as my armor dissolved, reverting me back to normal.
"Yeah, I did…" I got out, before I felt the adrenaline leaving me, and the pain came back. I started falling, but not before Kent caught me.
"Easy, I got you." Kent assured.
"Sorry… it took a lot out of me." I smiled sadly while panting.
"Then, you may rest for now, Kurogasa. You earned it." Kent smiled, letting me rest on his shoulders as he supported my weight carefully.
"That was… incredible…" Sain got out, still trying to process what just happened.
"Yes, I'm shocked as you are, Sain." Kent added, as I was slowly dozing off from my fatigue. "I can see why Lady Lyndis has put much faith in him."
"For now, let us escort him outside." Sain suggested before he helped Kent with one arm around his shoulders before heading out, and I eventually passed out.
Meanwhile, while the Cavaliers carried Kurogasa out of the temple, the head priest approached Lyn.
"Ah, your clothing…" The head priest got out, getting the Sacae woman's attention. " Are you of the Lorca tribe?"
"I'm Lyn, the chieftain's daughter. Are you hurt, sir?" Lyn asked kindly.
"Thanks to you, I am unscathed. You and your friends have my gratitude." He replied.
"And the sword? Is it safe?"
"Yes, I have sealed the sword safely away. Until I remove my spell, the sword cannot be drawn." The head priest said. "Now, as a token of my gratitude, I shall allow you to lay hands upon the Mani Katti. Touch the blade's pattern, and pray for a safe journey."
"Oh, thank you so much!" Lyn said in delight, approaching towards the sacred sword at the altar and touched it. Just then, the priest noticed something…
"Hm?" The priest got out, as Lyn was surprised from the glowing sword.
"What?" She gasped, taken aback. "Did—" before she could even finish her words, the sacred sword continues to let out a gentle glow.
"Ah!" The priest got out. 'I see now… the two sacred swords have been waiting for their wielders to come...'
"The sword… it's… glowing." She muttered.
"It's the power of the spirits. Lyn, they have looked into your soul, and they call out to you." He explained.
"What does that mean?" She got out, still baffled.
"You are its rightful owner. You are to wield the Mani Katti and Agito is to wield the Flame Saber."
"What?" She said, shocked from the sudden news. "I can understand Kurogasa with his Flame Saber but… the Mani Katti itself… I can't… I couldn't…"
"You may be in doubt, but it is the sword's wish." The priest assured. "If you require proof, draw it from its sheath."
"Um…" Lyn said hesitantly before doing what the head priest told her to do and unsheathed the sword. Much to her surprise... "It came out… effortlessly."
"I never dared hope that I might meet the wielder of the Mani Katti and the Flame Saber in my life. I am indeed fortunate to see those swords reach your hands." The head priest said.
"My sword?"
"Yes." he nodded. "It is time for you to go, Lyn. You and Agito face a great many ordeals, but Agito would face a greater destiny before him."
"Agito…" Lyn got out. "How do you know about it?"
"The spirits said it will unveil itself throughout your journey." He said firmly. "Grip your swords, and meet your destiny head-on."
"Yes…" Lyn got out, trembling with excitement as she wielded the sacred sword in her hand. With a bright smile, she said, "Yes, sir!"
Ughhhhhhhh… did somebody get the number of that bus that ran over me…?
"You've awakened, Kurogasa." Kent said, as I realized that it was already night time and that we've set up camp.
"How long have I been out cold?" I asked.
"Throughout the day." He assured me.
"That long huh?" I muttered as I slowly sat up, but cringed in pain. "Ergh…"
"Hey, don't push yourself." Lyn said, getting to my side to help me sit up while Sain fed more branches to the bonfire, keeping us warm. "You had a rough day, Kurogasa. You should rest up."
"Right..." I smiled, as I took the leather canteen she offered me before I gulped down the water that was in it.
"By the way, look, Kurogasa!" She said, presenting me a sword in hand. "This is Mani Katti, my new sword, just like you with your Flame Saber!"
"The Mani Katti…?!" I said surprised. "You… isn't that supposed to stay in the temple?"
"Supposedly." She nodded. "But I'm surprised myself. Not even I knew that I'd wield it one day…"
"The Mani Katti…" Sain said in awe, looking at Lyn's sword. "A blade with no equal.
"This is all so unbelievable. Perhaps the most famous sword in all of Sacae… in my hand." Lyn murmured.
"It's not so strange. In fact, many legends tell similar tales…" Kent explained.
"Really?" I asked.
"Yes. Special blades all over the land call out to their proper owners. And yet, when I saw you draw that blade, Lyndis… I felt something extraordinary. That sword was waiting for you. You were meant to draw it."
"Oh stop it! I… I'm nothing special!" Lyn said embarrassed.
"Well, think of it this way: some weapons feel more comfortable in your hand, right?" Sain asked. "Well, the Mani Katti itself feels very comfortable with you. Does it make it any easier for you to accept? It doesn't appear that either of us can use it, much like Kurogasa's Flame Saber."
"Sain… actually has a point..." I pondered.
"It… does feel right in my hand." Lyn pondered. "A blade that only I can wield. That seems reasonable enough." She looked at her blade that glowed gently. "I must care for it well."
"Yeah, you should." I nodded… before I noticed her looking at me at the moment. "W-What?"
"It's nothing." She shook her head, smiling small. "I'm just glad to see you alright after that battle, that's all."
"Yeah, me too…" I sighed. "To be honest, if you hadn't come and saved me, I would've been dead right then and there. So thanks."
Lyn could only smile, "You're welcome." She said, before looking up into the starry night, muttering, "This is one strange adventure we're having…"
Meanwhile, in Castle Caelin…
"What?! Madelyn's daughter is still alive?!" An old man's voice yelled. He was an old man in his 70's, with long grey hair that fell to his shoulder. He wore bulky purple armor with a white cape attached on his back.
"Uhh… Yes, Lord Lundgren." The soldier stuttered.
"How can this be?! She should've died on the spot with those numbers!"
"The girl is traveling with Kent and Sain, and one other companion."
"Companion?" Lord Lundgren raised his eyebrow, before he dismissed the idea. "It matters not."
"What are your orders? If we let them be…"
"Bah! I've heard that northern Bern is full of bandits. She's just a girl. She'll not survive her journey here." Lundgren said. His face turned serious, moving onto another topic. "I'm more concerned with my older brother. His life must be ended quickly."
"I agree." The soldier agreed.
"The poison… There must be no blunders."
"Yes, m'lord. He suspects nothing and continues to drink it." The soldier saluted. "The marquess's death, due no doubt to "sudden illness," is not far off."
As soon as the soldier left the room, Lord Lundgren chuckled, muttering to himself. "Heh heh heh. Soon… soon, Caelin will be mine!"
(Cue Ending Theme Euphoric Field by ELISA)
(Itsuka atarashii sekai ni) In the bright blue sky, the camera zoomed towards the grassy plains. The camera focused on Kurogasa and Lyn, as both of them took a breather on their horses, looking at the horizon with their confident smiles.
(Habatakeru no~) With a quick whip of their reins, the horses neighed and quickly rushed forward before the screen faded to white and moved to the next scene.
(Yuuyami semaru machi no keshiki ni) In the modern world, late at night, we see Kurogasa leaning against the wall of a building at the entrance of an alley looking down on the ground while a full moon shined on him.
(Tatazumu hitori de) The screen then magnified slightly showing the same scene of Kurogasa looking down on the ground, before he looked up at the full moon.
(Kasumu sora yuragu kuukisae) At the Sacae Plains, Lyn sat on top a soft hill, hugging her knees close to her as she looked at the plains down below while a gentle wind blew before looking up at the moon too.
(Zutto nanika sagashite) The screen then split in half to reveal the two scenes of Kurogasa and Lyn looking up at the full moon as if they were back–to–back before the two turned their heads to look at each other.
(Shizumu~ kurai yoru no) When the two looked at each other, the screen suddenly changed to Eliwood, Hector, and the rest of Lyndis's Legion, looking at the same moon too.
(Mukou e hashiridasu~~) Nils played his flute along with the ending song and Ninian danced gracefully on an empty road, near the bonfire. Her dance continued until she finished it in a ladylike manner, and imaginary stars fluttered up high into the starry sky from her robe, twinkling brightly.
(Takanaru mune no kodou) The scene then changed to Kurogasa and Lyn now joining Eliwood, Hector, and the rest of the group, as they stood on top a hill.
(Furikiru GEEJI) The camera slowly panned to the left to show each person as the sun slowly rose from the horizon.
(Afureru namida wo kechirase) While the rest of the group looked at each other with their usual smiles and cheeky grins, Kurogasa's hood went back on its own as he looked at Lyn. She noticed and replied with a gentle smile of her own while her ponytail fluttered gently.
(Yume tsukande) Both of them secretly held hands and the scene ended with only the back profile of Kurogasa and Lyn as they looked at each other's eyes with the sun as the background, ending the song.
PREVIEW
Lyn: This place… It's…
Sain: The entire area is in ruins. Why doesn't their marquess do anything to help?
Bandit: Hey, she's quite a catch, eh, buddy? I bet the boss'd give us a pretty penny for her.
Lyn: Florina? Is that you, Florina?
Florina: Lyn! Is it really you? I… I…
Man #1: These villagers have been kind to me. Let me fight with you.
Next time, on Kamen Rider Agito: Rekka no Ken: Band of Mercenaries
Lyn: 'Lyndis's Legion'? This is getting stranger with every day.
And there we go! We have another chapter in the books and Flame Form is officially debuted! How did you like it huh? I hope everyone enjoyed reading it as much as I did writing! I'll see you on the next chapter! Peace!
