DECADE: Reality & Consequences

I don't own Kamen Rider, they belong to Toei.

Tuesday

Before I tell you about Tuesday...

This is what happened yesterday. As Double, I drove all the way past the GWB and some people were shocked to see me in broad daylight. Some took pictures and some mouths were agape. Double needed to de-transform now!

Soon, Double found a clearing and then de-transformed. The best part, the Jet Gunman changed into a regular motorcycle. I slipped away unnoticed, just looking like a regular college kid riding a motorcycle.

I eventually returned home, hid the motorcycle and went about the rest of Monday...

NOW, we can talk about Tuesday.

I got to my class, then went about my day and then the first test would be a take-home because the teacher's schedule would be packed and he wouldn't be able to have time to proctor the test.

"Well, this is good. At least, I'll be less nervous and it's a strong start."

I left class on a good note.

I realized there was no Kaijin action, but suddenly I was stopped by two classmates: Dyson and Jean. From what it looked like, they seemed very concerned and the reason they stopped me was revealed and this exchange happened.

"It seems that the school administration is trying to hire more security, especially in the case of the last few... what did they call them again?"

"X-Lifeforms? Kinda stupid-sounding, but okay, these X-Lifeforms are starting to scare everyone, even me. Last night, I ran into one... *shivers* That was disturbing, it was an stained-glass human who was hunting for prey."

"What did he look like?"

"He was a big, bulky guy, sick smile, wavy hair and wearing a black leather coat with a Rook symbol on his back..."

'Rook. He's talking about Rook for the Checkmate Four. The strongest Fangires...'

"Lemme guess, Rook tattoo on his hand too, right?"

"Uh... yes. Why do you know that? HOW do you know that?"

'Quick. Someone say something!'

'Philip. You take control!'

I suddenly got possessed, I felt as if someone extremely intelligent would help defuse this situation.

"It's simple, really. I have heard from online news outlets, plus the tattoo did show up a few times. In addition, they have the man's M.O.: He seems to be have this mindset: X amount of deaths in Y amount of time."

"That's... fucked up. Then again, this place is full of sick people."

"Agreed."

"Hey, Dyson. Did Victor seem weird for a minute?"

"To be fair, all the weird things going on in this city, Victor seems normal in comparison."

Philip took my body and walked away until it was safe for me to resume walking. However, I noticed that things seemed very tense, especially with some of the Kaijin attacks. Increased security on the subway, mainly in the form of NYPD. This would mean that Port Authority was guarded by SWAT units. As long as I had the DecaDriver with me, everything would be fine... for the most part.

However, I noticed this feeling... it felt as if something bad would happen. Plus, I had to be wary of the Welcome Back Event. It would be breeding ground for Kaijin attacks.

'No Kaijin activity today. It's safe to take the train home. In addition, we need to find out the status of Self-Defense Club.'

"Good idea."

'Wait! I sense a Kaijin nearby. A physically powerful one...'

"Which one is it?!"

I got my answer in a very pissed off Crocodile Orphnoch. It smashed the ATM machines and even the station. It captured some people for "siring". CRAP. I need to transform! NOW! He just transformed in plain sight and everyone started running for their lives, even to the end of tracks.

'Your identity!'

"Lives. More important!"

KAMEN RIDE

"HENSHIN!"

DECADE

I transformed into Neo-Decade and had the Booker spit out several cards.

KAMEN RIDE: FAIZ

I transformed into the balanced fighter, Kamen Rider Faiz. This shocked everyone even further, the Orphnoch then recognized me and came at me with his swords. I dodged it, albeit barely and countered with several punches. The crocodile man did not let up, he continued beating me...

"My god, F-Faiz is taking a beating! C-Can anyone do something!?"

"No, I don't... think we can."

However, I decided to take an risk...

FAIZ ACCEL!

I transformed into Faiz's Accel Form and then used my very high speed to speedblitz the Orphnoch and kept doing until he got frustrated. However, he grabbed me and threw me into several poles and against the wall.

"Ah... my arms... I have no choice..."

I pulled out a Rider Card, specifically Faiz's attacks. It's time to try them all, I'm up for anything. Lemme see...

FINAL ATTACK RIDE FOUR: F-F-F-Faiz.

I found myself standing in the middle. I need to finish it, my leg's red lines start glowing and then I jump in the air, my leg forming into a flying kick and suddenly, multiple red energy drills appear on the Crocodile Orphnoch... I simply said this with confidence:

"Exceed Charge..."

The drills did the job for me, going right into the monster and then inducing an explosion, me somehow ending up phasing a few feet away from him and Faiz's symbol: Ø appearing in red and the Orphnoch was reduced to dust.

"What... the?"

"What exactly was that X-Lifeform?"

"From police reports: X-Lifeform #3."

"He's an Orphnoch."

"Orphnoch?"

"They're Kaijin. Specifically the next stage of human evolution... highly enhanced physical abilities and other abilities. In addition, they can turn others into them."

"How do you know this? Are you one of them?" said a concerned NYPD officer.

"No, I'm not. I'm not a X-Lifeform either."

"Who are you then?"

I simply ran as fast as I could, the NYPD were too confounded on what happened and this exchange happened.

'Oi! What did you tell them that for?!'

'It's only appropriate. Plus, they don't know what they're getting into! They need to know what specific monster they're facing.'

'Victor. I totally understand.'

'YOU DO? Who is it that I'm speaking to again?'

'Shinji. Shinji Kido.'

'Okay. You understand what I did?'

'We need to protect everyone in this city. If it means risking exposing our identity, so be it. No other innocent needs to die because of information we held back.'

'Ah, man. Give me a break. That's a step closer for police trying to find out our identity.'

'Who exactly am I talking to again?'

'Name's Takumi Inui.'

'Oh, goody. We're off to a good start, Takumi.'

'Look, I don't want anyone innocent getting hurt. Plus, let's hope your friends don't get too involved...'

I ran into a near-vacant part of Central Park, then I heard these words...

3...2...1

TIME OUT!

I reverted back to me and then I snuck around a bit before going back into the train station. In addition, there was no Kaijin action on the train too. I simply got home and then did what homework was assigned, especially nine questions left by my professor in Operating Systems Principles. After I was done, I went onto Facebook... then this happens.

Dyson: Did you hear about the latest Neo-Decade incident!?

Victor: Uh, yes. I was there at the subway... but I was waiting for my train safely.

Dyson: Here's the thing: the NYPD claimed they saw him transform... and revealed the name of the monster he was fighting... Orphnoch. What the hell is that exactly? I'm barely know a thing about Kamen Rider.

Victor: Orphnochs are Kaijin.

Dyson: Okay. Wait, what are Kaijin?

Victor: Monsters who can assume human form.

Dyson: D: You're kidding.

Victor: Nope. Another thing about Orphnochs, they can turn other humans into Orphnochs via 'siring'.

Dyson: Shit... you mean to tell me, they can turn others into something like them!? This isn't good! What else!

Victor: Enhanced physical abilities and other abilities, it varies for each one. Plus, regeneration.

Dyson: I need to tell this to the entire school!

Victor: One issue. They're not the only monsters... have you heard about the rave incident?

Dyson: Yea... a Dopant? That's what it called, right?

Victor: Yes.

Dyson: the NYPD don't know what they're fighting against...

Victor: How are you doing on your end?

Dyson: Dude, I'm reluctant to go out during the night. I feel those monsters are gonna gang up on me if I go out.

Victor: What the hell happened?

Dyson: A local grocery store has been ransacked by these... Kaijin.

The convo continued like that for awhile. However, both of us needed to sleep. We said our goodbyes and I went to bed, my dog sleeping on the side like a baby.

"Goodnight." I said silently.

'Are you sure it was wise to tell your friend about these Kaijin?'

'Takumi, it's only fair that SOME of his friends know what monsters are there. Remember, we're not fighting just the Orphnochs. I mean, Victor fought a Worm , Zodiart, a Phantom and Dopant. Plus, there's the Grongi to contend with.'

'Eh... you got me there, Hibiki.'

'Let's just go to sleep, you have classes fairly early in the morning.'

I went to sleep after that, mainly thinking about what each one said.

That's the end of Chapter 7.

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