Ch. 3 The Chosen Road
As the clean up and repairs continued from the battles, Rex and Hiro surveyed the damages by walking the grounds backed by a couple armed troopers. "Sir it seemed those two prototypes was what they were after all along though we did manage to save the other prototypes." Rex summed up as Hiro replied "Secure those ones, we may need them sooner or later." Rex nodded and went off to direct his troops.
Adri met up with Jen, Tally and Daniel with Commander Cody by her side. "General Wong I see the new recruits are doing well." Cody said as Jen nodded before Daniel piped up "Dude I beg to differ, I am totally freaked out about blood and the fact I have broken ribs…" Adri put her hand up. "That's enough, we aren't forcing you to fight for us, you may have been chosen to become Kamen Rider Kuuga due to family ties but the decision is still yours, that goes for you too Tally. Do you think you can handle the stress of battles, leading troops and fighting for the homeland."
Without a second thought Daniel put his hands up and began to say "That's all I need, I quit, even though I cannot separate with the Arcle. I want nothing to do with battle." Adri and Cody simply listened before Adri replied "Very well." She signaled to a couple troopers. "Kindly escort Daniel off the grounds, make sure he is taken care of before getting him the next flight out." She said as the Troops escorted Daniel away.
The attention went to Tally, "How about you Miss Breem?" Cody asked. Tally didn't know what to think, it all happened so quickly. "I…I don't know what to say…is it bad for me to ask for some time to think about it. Don't get me wrong, I'm with Daniel and don't like battle but to do it in the name of the Sanadas is an honor itself. Being MagiGreen is an honor as well. However I do want to think about it as we all have a future ahead of us." She said "Very well. We'll give you a day to think about it." He said as Tally nodded and walked off towards the city. Cody used his internal comms to communicate a message to two of his troops that were to make sure Tally stayed safe at all times.
Jen finally decided to speak up "Those tactics were of Coordinator-esque. Special Forces to be exact, I wonder how they got so deep into Natural territory." She thought running a bunch of scenarios in her laptop. "The stealth tech is a factor, along with how they managed to infiltrate our defenses with no problem thanks to in large part to the theft of the two prototypes." That's when Adri chimed in "We can speculate all we want here, that still doesn't change the fact that a battle took place her and we have to stay on our toes knowing that the Japanese Officials will want to run with this attack and try and force us to become Pro-Natural." "That's why I stay out of politics." Jen said as she continued to punch in data into her laptop.
At an undisclosed location in the middle of the Pacific Ocean aboard their flagship carrier "Sin" Neo met up with the Drake Sisters at the Bridge. "Good work Jenna and Samantha, the chairman would be proud of your completion of the mission in acquiring the two prototypes from the Sanada fools." That's when Jenna asked, "Sir if you don't mind me asking but we encountered at least 2 new suits when attempting to escape the facility." Neo put his hand on his chin in thought. "We figured there would be more suits however that information was just a rumor until now at least." He said as he pulled up images of the two Sam and Jenna fought along with three other images of ShinkenYellow, MagiGreen and Kuuga. "The techies think the two females are the work of the prototype program while the rider is something inherited by that kid. The Sanada Troops are also no joke for a neutral territory; they put up quite a fight against our elite squad. The good thing is that we can make it to allied territory, they won't be coming after us as they are gonna have problems of their own pretty soon." "And what does that mean sir?" Sam asked. "The naturals will use that opportunity to attempt a takeover." Neo surmised. "Get some rest you two, it will be awhile before we get to allied territory." Sam and Jenna nodded before exiting the bridge.
Neo went to a Communication console and a hologram popped up of an older gentleman who was bald with golden eyes and had a suit on (Think Michael Rosenbaum) as he kneeled before it. "My lord, the mission was a success, the Drake Sisters have recovered their prototypes and revealed the treachery of the Sanadas." "We have them right where we want them, the naturals will attempt to takeover soon." The unknown man said as the communication ended.
After the communication the unknown man was depossessed by a Dragon-Imagin known only as Long…longtime nemesis of the Jyuken Sentai Gekiranger. He could appear as a Human in spirit form despite being an Imagin and not have a contract with this unknown man. "They will know true power soon enough…" Long said cackling as the unknown man simply listened as he sat in his chair in front of a series of screens. "Be gone as I am about to conference with the heads of the JSF…" The unknown man said. "As you wish Master Le Creuset." Long said bowing and disappearing till called upon.
Minutes later the screens blipped showing the various leaders of the Joint Strike Force. "Le Creuset I take it you have heard the news of the attack on the Sanada Compound, I suggest immediate action in attempting some sort of humanitarian aid." One of the leaders said. "Aid! Why aid them when they have repeatedly rejected our attempts to negotiate a truce seeing they are in natural territory in Japan. I saw we move in on them now while they are weak and vulnerable." Another leader suggested. "Gentleman why don't we come to a compromise and have Kenichiro attempt to reason with the Sanada Branch Member. If that doesn't work, then violence will have to commence." Le Creuset suggested as the leaders contemplated and eventually agreed. "Very well Le Creuset, Kenichiro will be notified immediately."
Several hours later, the Premier Kenichiro Sanada was sitting in a JSF Humvee enroute to the Sanada Compound in the Kanto Region. "Sir, are you sure about this? I don't think Hironobu would be in the mood to talk after an attack on his Compound." An aide asked as Kenichiro simply looked at him and replied "We are simply here under the pretense of a Humanitarian Aid mission, although I want to inquire on the their interests of a truce with the Joint Strike Force." The aide wanted to say something but knew it wasn't his place to.
Meanwhile in the Time Stream, the Den-Liner was stationed monitoring everything within the bands of time. Hiroshi was relaxing on the bench while Sarah took care of her bar and making coffee and Reimi kept Momo at bay. Just then Hiroshi got a bad feeling or bad vibes you could call it. He quickly went over to the file compartment dated year 2016. It showed a picture of the triumph with the peace treaty signing showing Hiro, The JSF Commander in Chief Colin Mochrie, ZAFT represented by Jenna Svendson-Drake and Orbs Representative Homura. That was when the picture quickly changed to a burning fire with a bald man and a dragon figure besides him.
Reimi and Momo walked over to him and saw the picture, "What's that you're holding Hiroshi?" Reimi asked "It was the peace signing between warring factions until it changed to the destruction of the world thanks to a man named Rau Le Creuset and a….dragon imagin?" Hiroshi said as Momotaros lit up "Some asshole is messing with the timeline though I don't remember there ever being a Dragon Imagin." That's when Roger Levy the Conductor/Owner walked in "That's because he is immortal and somehow became an Imagin…the identity of that imagin is Long…" Silence quickly followed as Hiroshi shuffled files and found the one he was looking for on Long. "Longtime enemy of the Jyuken Sentai Gekiranger and Engine Sentai Go-Onger, he was supposedly sealed into a ball but that doesn't seem to be the case." He said. "We'll make preparations for departure to the year 2016." Momotaros and the rest of the crew nodded and started scurrying around.
Momo and Hiroshi met up in the DenBird area, "Ready Dani?" Momotaros asked. "Never thought I'd hear you ask that, you know I am always ready for a good scrap." Hiroshi said while putting on his rider belt, then scanning it with his rider pass initiating his henshin into Plat Form. Momotaros then went invisible like a ghost and leaped into Dani's body possessing him.
-SWORD FORM-
He assumed Sword Form as plates of armor magically appeared and placed itself on the Rider. Then a large red visor appeared, separating then locking into place around the eyes, which had a peach type look to it.
"Ore Sanjou!" exclaimed Momo as he did his signature pose.
"The year 2016, here we come." Said the disembodied voice within Den-O. Momotaros simply snorted before putting a rider ticket down into the port of the bike and started the engines. "Let's go kick some Imagin ass, I can hear them from here!" Momo said revving the engines as DenLiner started toward the 2016 timeline.
Back in the Sanada Compound, Hironobu and Commander Rex were being briefed by the Security Officers when they receiving word of Premier Kenichiro Sanada impending arrival which was being escorted by the JSF. "What would his excellency of the Joint Strike Force want?" Rex asked. "It's probably an offer of an alliance under the guise of some mission to fool the public. They know my answer however if it leads to battle so be it. Have Commander Cody meet them and escort them to the CIC." Hiro said as Rex nodded but had to ask. "But sir we barely have the man power at the moment to repel a direct assault from the JSF." "I know that but at least we'll get an idea of how far along we are. I'll let you know when to evacuate our populace to Orb via our new ships. No one has data on them besides Orb." Hiro said as Rex thought about it and eventually agreed before heading off.
Hiro got on the comms, "Jen, Adri I'm gonna need you up here in the CIC for security reasons. With the Premiers arrival, security has to be airtight." Hiro ordered as Jen and Adri confirmed and made their way to the CIC within the compound. Several minutes later the two arrived "At ease, just keep an eye out for any suspicious activity for now." Hiro said as Jen hooked her computer into the system while Adri monitored activity with Rex.
Preparations were just about complete when the JSF Humvee pulled up. Sanada Troopers lined up in formation as two JSF Soldiers got out and opened up the rear door, Kenichiro stepped out and walked towards the Compound main complex while being closely escorted by the two JSF Soldiers as Commander Cody greeted them. "Your Excellency, I'm Commander Cody, The Lord is waiting for you, right this way." He said, escorting the Premier into the Complex. "Let me ask you Commander, do you have any information on the attackers?" Kenichiro asked the Soldier with Yellow markings on his armor along with on his helmet. "With all due respect, I am not at liberty to divulge that information. You'll have to ask the Lord about that." He replied.
The two appeared within the CIC where Hiro, Rex, Jen and Adri greeted them. "Cousin, what brings you to our compound today?" Hiro asked already knowing the answer. "You know full well why I'm here Hiro, don't butter up to me, it's about the attack. I have a hunch it is from a team of coordinators and I have under full authority to take over this compound here and now if we don't come to a compromise." Kenichiro said getting louder and sterner in the process. Adri simply kept a straight face as thoughts ran through her head. "You would think a Sanada Cousin would at least be more respectful to family but this man is a radicalist the way he is voicing his opinion." She thought as she noticed Hiro didn't even flinch at the statement. Rex tried to intervene when Jen held him back "But…" He looked at Jen who simply shook her head; Rex then retreated back and let the conversation play out.
"I don't know where you get your sources but your hunch was correct but you know my answer to that particular question. As a neutral territory I will not allow my territory to become an ally to one side. We humbly reject your offer of a compromise, truce or alliance. Now if you try anything within our territory you will be tried by our laws and you cannot be saved by JSF law as it doesn't affect neutral territories." Hiro simply smirked as Kenichiro was steaming "You will be sorry Cousin, the JSF won't take this lightly." He said storming off with JSF Soldiers in tow.
Silence filled the room until Rex broke the silence. "I guess that means we have to prepare for an invasion from the JSF and that we have to evacuate the populace. General?" Adri nodded "That's right! Alert Orb, tell them to prepare to receive our evacuees. I'll also go relay the message to evacuate with the local ne.." Adri was about to say when Jen said "Already done, You and I will coordinate with the Defense Forces while Cody coordinates the evacuation efforts." Jen said as she and Adri moved out to the Command post. Hiro looked at Rex then looked at the screens. "Those two will be something great sir." Rex said "Indeed they have the resolve and determination to go to great heights." Hiro said "Rex I want you to prep the new ships for take-off. The gunships will also help in the evacuation. Everyone here in the CIC should also relocate to the Resolute. Let's get moving, I'm going to help out with the defense with Adri and Jen." Hiro said running out while Rex saluted then ran off with the CIC crew and other troops towards the underground hangar.
In the JSF Humvee, Kenichiro got on his cell phone to the Commander of JSF Forces stationed in Japan. "Commander, mobilize your forces to invade the Sanada Compound!" "But sir…" "It doesn't matter, do it now!" Kenichiro yelled into the phone before hanging up.