Alright everyone, it's time for another chapter of Awakening of Kiva. And… wow, only two reviews. That's… kinda disappointing. I was hoping to get more, but oh well. Also, send in questions. Whaddya wanna ask me and Wild Fang about in this story. Don't be shy! And of course, we need more Fangire OC's. I don't the Fangire OC's me and Wild Fang will be enough. Please send them in! And now, on with the story!

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The Riders and I along with Chrom, the Shepherds, Jiro, Ramon, the Kivats, and Sagark made our way inside the fortress. Even though it smells a bit of mildew and has some mildew, the fortress was very sturdy and fortified. "If you can ignore the smell of mildew, the fortress looks to be A–Okay!" Akane–chan complained while holding her nose as we continued to walk in and eventually, Raimi told us to pause.

"Prince Chrom, please wait here while I summon the khan." Raimi said.

"Of course." Chrom replied as Raimi took her leave, heading to another door.

"The khan's away huh?" I asked.

"Out training, I'd wager. The khans of Ferox prefer battle to politics. Or rather, battle is their politics." Chrom corrected.

"No kidding! They sure ain't holding back their punches; that's for sure!" Sully complimented.

"Yeah, I wonder if there's any chance we can go at it again." Saigo hoped.

"Yeah, the Vaike just wanna clash weapons again with these amateurs!" Vaike grinned.

"Ugh, seriously, just now, these guys were trying to kill us!" Lissa complained.

"Now you oafs want to try and prove which one of you is better than the other?" Maribelle joined in.

"Ara, ara. Please don't argue with each other while we're inside someone else's place, ne?" Nee–san said trying to calm the air down as Kivat pondered about something.

"A warrior ruler, eh? That's something you don't hear or see every day…" Kivat commented.

"I can picture him n… A giant of a man of unparalleled thew, his broad chest covered in hair, hehe~. He must be qui~te dreamy~!" Kiva–la added?

"Am I now? …Please, do go on!" A female voice said. Wait, that's a woman's voice! The Khan's a female?! That question was answered when a young dark skinned woman with blond hair tied in a frizzy ponytail with sleeveless white and red armor, wearing a dark blue skirt and white and red greaves on her legs walked towards us. To be honest, I was kinda surprised.

"Um… I assume that… you're the Khan?" Chrom asked.

"One of them, yes– the East Khan. My name is Flavia. I apologize for the troubles at the border, Prince Chrom. You are welcome in Regna Ferox."

"Thank you, but I'm confident we can put that misunderstanding behind us." Chrom waved off. "Is it true bandits posing as Ylisseans have been ransacking your border villages?"

"Yes. Those Plegian dogs! We found documents proving as much on the corpse of one of their captains. Plegia must see some benefit in raising tensions between your kingdom and ours."

"Damn them!" Chrom cursed, but then quickly regained his composure. "I… Forgive me, Your Grace. That was… indelicately put."

"Ha! Damn them and damn delicacy! Here in Ferox, we appreciate plain speech."

"Yeah? Well in that case, you should rip your damn border guards a new one for trying to kill us." I scoffed.

With her hearing my words, Flavia laughed with satisfaction as she looked at me. "…Ha, ha! Now that's Feroxi diplomacy! Yes, I like you already!" she said while patting on my right shoulder a few times and those pats are no joke. She can really hit and after taking the beating, while wincing in pain, she shifted her focus on Chrom. "I know why you have come, Prince. But regrettably, I cannot provide any Feroxi troops for Ylisse."

"What?!" Lissa exclaimed.

"Why not?!" Akane–chan asked worked up.

"Calm down… she has her reasons…" Aqua–chan said as Flavia nodded in agreement.

"As the girl said, I have my reasons. It is that I lack the authority." Flavia explained.

"Forgive me for intervening, but there are some details that I couldn't understand. Aren't you the khan that rules this place?" Miriel asked.

"It's like this. As I said, I am one of the khans. In Ferox, the khans of east and west hold a tournament every few years. The victor acquires total sovereignty over both kingdoms. And that means they have the final say when it comes to forging alliances. The West Khan won the last tournament, you see, and so…"

"In other words, you can't do squat unless you somehow win the tournament." I figured.

"Heh. Smart kid." Flavia smirked complimenting me. "The next tournament is nigh, you see, and I am in need of champions."

"And~, why do I sense something bad is gonna happen while we're here?" Saigo asked.

"Oh, come now! It's not that bad!" Flavia waved off. "The captain of my border guard informs me your Shepherds are quite capable, especially some of you warriors in some strange mystical armor that I've heard of. Perhaps you would consider representing the East in the upcoming tournament?" she offered.

"lkahgakgs?" Sagark asked Saigo.

"Yeah, that's what I wanna know too, Sagark. What's the benefit?" Saigo asked.

"If you win and I become ruling khan, I will grant your alliance." Flavia offered.

"Hmm… I would have assumed Ylisseans had no place in such Feroxi traditions." Chrom thought out loud.

"Ha! On the contrary," Flavia grinned. "The khans themselves do not fight– they choose champions to represent them. Otherwise our land would be rife with blood feuds and dead khans! We don't involve comrades or kin for the same reason. Over time, it was decided the tournament should be fought by outsiders. Although, the outsiders have never included foreign royalty. …That I know of! Ha! Regardless, it is your choice to make."

"There is no choice, East Khan." Chrom said. "My people are desperate. We face not only Plegia's constant attacks, but now the added threat of the Risen and Fangires. If fighting for you is the quickest way to an alliance, then we will take up our steel."

"And besides, they won't know what's coming to them." I grinned dangerously cracking my knuckles.

"I agree with ya, aibou! They should be taught a lesson about what happens when they mess with us!" Kivat said confidently.

"I really do detest violence… so, I have to pull back…" Nee–san said worried.

"Don't worry about it. Only those who volunteer for the job would be fine!" Flavia assured her.

"I'll go." Chrom said.

"Count me in!" Saigo added.

"Don't leave me out of it!" Akane–chan joined.

"We'll show them." Aqua–chan said calmly.

"Class is in session with the Teach around." Vaike smirked dangerously.

"Hah! You ain't gonna leave me behind!" Sully exclaimed as she also stepped forward.

"While everyone goes into action, the Great Virion shall stay at the fair maiden's side!" Virion exclaimed.

"I ain't gonna join in the battle. I have a feeling, it's gonna be dangerous! So, this boy will stay out from the den of wolves!" Donnel noted.

"I'll be observing my opponents from the sidelines. Information such as this is something I must study…" Miriel said as she jotted down something in her book.

"I'm gonna sit out on this one. Still need some rest…" Stahl yawned.

"I'm gonna join in!" Lissa hopped happily.

"If my little darling joins in, I might as well be on her side." Maribelle sighed.

"Um, I, uh… should be joining in too…" Sumia stuttered.

"I will also volunteer…" Kellam spoke as he appeared from out of nowhere… again.

"It's only natural that I stay at Prince Chrom's side if we've any chance at victory." Frederick said.

"There ya go Flavia. You got yourselves some representatives." I smirked.

"We're all set to go, Flavia. Bring us your opposition's worst!" Chrom claimed, making her laugh once again.

"Ha, ha! Oh, I like you, Prince Chrom. I do hope you and your representatives survived the tournament!" she said delighted before she turned around. "Come, I'll show you the arena where the tournament is held. But be wary! I hear an equally able swordsman champions the West Khan." she warned.

"Do not worry about us. We'll be giving them an elegant, yet violent ending for those who try to oppose us…" Rey–Kivat got out.

"Aihsgiahsmlnalsmr!" Sagark said gibberishly.

"That's right, Sagark! We gotta show them who the boss's around here!" Saigo exclaimed. With that, everyone followed Flavia to the arena with Nee–san and I being the last ones to follow.

"Are you sure you can do this, otouto?" Nee–san asked worried.

"Relax Nee–san, I got Chrom and the others helping me out." I assured her.

"I don't know…" Nee–san said uncertain.

"Daijobu! I can take care of myself, y'know? Just like you told me that you can take care of yourself." I assured her, as she was still uncertain.

In the end, she sighed softly before she leaned forward and gave me a kiss on my forehead. "Well, I hope you'll be fine, dear… just be careful…"

"Hey, what about me, Sister? Even the Teach needs that charm of yours too!" Vaike demanded with a smile.

"Watch it Vaike!" I growled. "Only she does that to me! I'm her little brother!"

"Alright, alright…" Vaike said waving his hand in defense while taking a few steps back. "You don't have to be that harsh."

"He's right, dear…" Nee–san got out, worried for me.

"Hey, let's get to the center of the tournament already! We don't have time to chat!" Sully shouted.

"Right, right we're coming." I waved off.


(Cue in Last Inferno by Ceui)

(Instrumental [Starts at 1:30]) Chains appear one by one, binding and blocking the whole scene before shattering away, revealing the title screen: Awakening of Kiva, and a background of a dark, grey sky. The title then fades away before the camera descends down to a scene.

(Furikaeru nageki no kouya de) From the top of a cliff, Lucina looks down sadly at a barren and empty wasteland filled with death and despair.
(Matataita kibou no Fragrance) Lucina then closed her eyes as tears fell from them before the screen faded to black and the tears splashed in the black void, creating multiple ripple effects, changing the black void to the next scene.
(Kienaide hakanaki yume demo) Kurogasa was outside walking on his way to class while thinking about his repeated dreams.
(Kanjitai sono nukumori wo) Storm walks next to Kurogasa and wrapped his arm around his shoulders, followed by Akane ambushing Storm from behind by tackling him, making Storm and Kurogasa tumble down. Melissa who was behind them giggled as Aqua looked at them, while reading a book, leaning against a tree, and Saigo looked on as he sat on a tree branch.

(Michiyuku itoshisa wa Endless Chain) The sky darkened and the six noticed it. Looking up with determined looks, after Kurogasa, Storm, and Akane got up from the ground; the Outrealm Gate appears in the sky.
(Tsunagitai yo kono sadame wo koete) At the same time, Lucina and the future generation kids also notice the Outrealm Gate opening up. Lucina's group dash towards the gate, while Kurogasa's group willingly let the Outrealm Gate suck them in, flying towards it, triggering it to the next scene of seeing Chrom and his group battling with the enemy and both Kurogasa's and Lucina's group arrived and ran towards the battle area.

(Hanate tokoshie no Paradox) Kivat, Kivat II, ReyKivat, Kiva–la, and Sagark flew fast beside Kurogasa's group. All at the same time, Kurogasa, Storm, and Akane caught Kivat, Kivat II, and Kiva–la with their hands and the former two let the bats bite their hands before the belts appear around their waist, while Sagark attached to Saigo's waist, Saigo inserting the Jacorder into the side of Sagark, while Rey–Kivat attached to the perch on Aqua's belt hanging upside down, and Melissa punched the IXA Knuckle on the palm of her empty hand before placing it onto her belt.
(Akaku somaru yami no hazama de) Stain glass markings appear on Kurogasa's, Storm's, and Saigo's faces, while a pink heart appeared on Akane's forehead, a large snowflake appeared in front of Aqua, and a golden cross shot out from Melissa's belt before they glowed and changes into Kamen Riders. They and the future generation kids assisted Chrom and his group, pushing back the Risen from destroying a village.
(Kimi wo omou koto ga yurusareru nara) Amongst all the fighting, Validar, Aversa, and Arc stand there, the former two having evil smirks on their faces, while an enormous large silhouette of Grima appeared behind Validar, Aversa, and Arc. Its eyes glowing red. Chrom, Lucina, and Kiva charged towards Validar, Aversa, and Arc, as Tatsulot attached to Kiva's left arm, making his armor glow once again, and assume his Emperor Form, before Validar, Aversa, and Arc advanced to them.
(Yasashiku kuchizukete) When the two sides clash, a spark of light blinds the whole view.

(Namida tokasu ame ga sakebu) The scene changes to the Wyvern Valley, as Cherche looked at the view at the sunset with Minerva next to her. An arm wrapped around Cherche's waist.
(Kore ga saigo no Inferno kitto…) When she turned around, she saw that it was Storm that wrapped his arm around her waist. Both of them smile at each other and the scene ends when Storm and Cherche look up the sky, to see Kivat II flying next to Gerome, who was riding on the future Minerva, as they fly towards the sunset.


Chapter 4: Two Falchions

"Whoever our opponent is, we'll be sure to take them down." Kivat said.

"They shall be defeated by Ylisse's necessity." Chrom assured.

"Can't wait to see who's gonna be crawling out of the woodworks in this one!" Saigo anticipated until eventually, we've reached the entrance of the arena, where the duels would occur and most of the crowds were cheering and booing at us.

"Battle preparations…" Aqua–chan said as Rey–Kivat fluttered around her.

"In commence, milady." Rey–Kivat assured.

"This is it." I said.

"Yes. The alliance with the Feroxi hangs in the balance. We must win this tournament at all cost." Chrom said.

"With us on your side, we will make sure that mission would be accomplished, milord." Frederick assured as the gate behind us shut down and the opposite gate in front of us slowly rose. In the meantime, I looked around and saw Nee–san looking at us, getting more worried than ever, as Virion tried his best to assure her that everything is gonna be alright.

"No worries, my fair maiden. I'm sure your little brother can take care of himself." Virion assured. While I appreciate Virion trying to assure Nee–san that I'll be okay, the fact remains is that he's close to her. And he could possibly hit on her while I go fight in the arena.

Even Vaike himself shared the same feeling I had pent up in me. But fortunately, both Jiro and Ramon were also there to make sure he doesn't get his flirty hands on her while I'm distracted in the battle. "If it's Kurogasa–dono, with the power of Kiva, he'll be alright." Jiro assured.

"Yeah! I know Kuro–chan can win the battle and gain the treaty!" Ramon exclaimed.

"I also hope Akane–chan and the other are alright too…" Nee–san said concerned.

Eventually, both Flavia and a black, bald man sat at their thrones on the upper view due to their status as a Khan. The man next to her is wearing dark blue shirt with a white feathery collar and pants, having a white scarf inside his golden chest armor, greaves and bracers and an eye patch on his left eye for who knows what.

"Oi, aibou, we better keep our game up high to impress your big sis!" Kivat said.

"Right." I nodded. "Alright everyone, let's do this!" With that, everyone who was going to be participating in the fight, including me went towards the battlefield. When we entered the battleground, there were many cheers erupting from the stands.

Flavia then stood up from her seat, to grab their attention. "Citizens of the Regna Ferox! It is time for us to commence the tournament of the battle this evening!"

Many cheers erupted from the stands as Saigo let out a whistle while looking around. "Everybody's lively for today…"

"Dsgsaajajga!" Sagark replied back while still on top of his head.

"As you can see, I have selected a group of the finest soldiers of all Ylisse to go against the group that is still the champion of Regna Ferox, the West Khan, Basilio!" Flavia said as I noticed she had a slight annoyed look on her face as Basilio stood up and pointed to the closing gate at our opposite direction.

"Now, let's see if your finest groups could even defeat my champion!" Basilio let out a mighty laugh and slowly, the gate rose up, getting our attention.

"Trouble… ahead…" Aqua–chan informed.

"Time to give 'em a big wallop!" Sully smirked.

At that point, a group of Basilio's men stormed out of the gates. There were many in number too, estimating about 20 to 30. One of them was different however… I looked closer and saw… wait a minute, is that who I think it is?! From up in the stands, the first row, I saw Jiro taking a sniff and he recognized something. "Doushita, Jiro–san?" Ramon asked.

"I smell… Franken…" Jiro got out.

"Franken?" Donnel asked confused, but Nee–san caught on fast.

"Is it…?"

"Yes, there's no doubt about it… amongst those soldiers, one of them is a member of the Franken clan." Jiro said.

"Chrom! Look!" Lissa exclaimed pointing out at a certain character in midnight blue armor.

"I see him…" Chrom said after noticing the certain character too.

"Huh? Where?" Saigo asked, confused.

"Who are you guys talking about?" Akane–chan asked.

"Information needed…" Aqua–chan said while her eyes shifted at me, turning her head slightly. The three of them didn't know about Marth, I guess… it's time to fill them in.

"That guy over there is Marth. Nee–san and I ran into him a couple times before we found you three." I explained.

"Is that so…" Aqua–chan said.

"Yeah, and his skill with the sword is something." I added.

"Sounds like a challenge to me." Saigo smirked.

"He looks so dark and mysterious." Akane–chan said intrigued. "But he's not as cool as Storm–sama!" She suddenly cooed. Oh great… here we go again…

"Ara~, Ara~. I wonder what this 'Storm–sama' really looks like; getting you to think like that, Akane–chama~." Kiva–la said interested about him.

"Oh, Storm–sama! I wonder where you are~. Your lovable Akane–chan misses you so much!" Akane–chan said as she was in her own world once again.

"Honestly, her timing couldn't get any worse than this…" Saigo face palmed.

"Let her be. Sooner or later, she'll be whining once she finds out there's another girl falling for him instead…" Aqua–chan said neutrally, striking a nerve on her head once again.

"Uh… who is this 'Storm' guy she keeps mentioning?" Chrom asked me, confused.

"He's my best friend since childhood, and Akane has a crush on him." I sighed, but then whispered in his ear, "But Storm only sees her as a little sister. Don't tell her I said that." Chrom nodded at that.

"Alright, let the competition begin!" Flavia declared and the crowd cheered. With that, all of us got ready. Marth on the other side got ready too, as he unsheathed… Falchion?!

Even Chrom was surprised to see what she drew out from her sheath. "Impossible… another Falchion?" Chrom got out.

"Aibou, DODGE!" Kivat shouted, gaining my attention as I saw another fighter; wielding a war hammer, running straight at me. With his big swing, I was able to dodge it in time. Judging by the crater that soldier made on the wall with a swing of his hammer, this guy is no joke.

"Otouto!" Nee–san said worried as the warrior pulled out his war hammer, looking at me.

"Quick move…" the man said while glaring at me… but then he noticed something that's perched on my shoulder. "Masaka… it can't be…"

"O–Oi, I know that voice! It's Riki!" Kivat recognized.

"Eh?! Riki?!" I gawked looking at the warrior.

"If Kivat is here…" Riki muttered to himself while looking around. "Wataru–sama might be here too. Following the warrior in blue armor was a good decision; after all…"

"Uh, yeah… about that…" I nervously said while rubbing the back of my head, gaining his attention once again.

"Tell me. Is Wataru–sama with you, mortal?" Riki asked sternly.

"Uh… actually…" I got out. "He's uh… how should I put this? He's… not here."

"What?" Riki gasped, but then suddenly got angry. "Kisama… you killed him didn't you!"

"HUH?!" I gawked. "No I–"

"YOU SHALL PAY! RAAAAAAGGGGGGGHHHHHH!" Riki yelled, cutting me off from talking as purple electricity crackled out and began to transform. Not good… Most of the crowds were surprised to see purple crackles of lightning emit out from his body before eventually, revealing his true form. He was purple, composed of metal and muscle. His chest was exposed, showing thick muscles, covered by a large purple coat with a yellow flower on the lapel. Large barrel–like shoulder pads rested on his shoulders. They looked heavy but he carried them like nothing. His arms were covered with purple and gray steel gauntlets that covered his purple hands. His feet had large metal boots loud. And his head was wearing a cap while metal framed his face and his eyes were bloody red. This was Dogga, the last of the Franken clan.

"Whoa! I didn't know he can do that!" Basilio said surprised to see his transformation.

"Yabai! Aibou, we got no other choice! We gotta fight him to calm him down!" Kivat exclaimed as Akane–chan, Saigo and Aqua–chan stood near me.

"What are you–" Vaike tried to ask.

"You guys handle them… we'll calm him down…" Aqua–chan intervened.

"You are helping this murderer as well?! You shall feel my wrath!" Dogga roared.

"We're not letting you suffer alone…" Aqua–chan told me. "Rey–Kivat."

"Yes, milady! It's time to chill things out around here." Rey–Kivat replied.

"Sagark!" Saigo called.

"Dgwdhfgejfhwhshdh!" Sagark said as it attached to his waist.

"Iku ~yo, Akane–chama!" Kiva–la said as she flew into her hand.

"You know it!" Akane–chan said as she caught Kiva–la in her fingers.

"Kivat!" I shouted.

"Yosha! Kiva, Kiva, Kivat!" Kivat said as he spun around into my hand before I caught him.

"GABU!"

*CRUNCH!*

With the sound of the hypnotic sonar noise coming out from the four of us, Riki was completely surprised. "A mere mortal wields the power of other clans? How is that possible…?"

"HENSHIN!"

"Henshin!" Rey–Kivat said as he attached to Aqua–chan's belt and hung upside down. Meanwhile, Saigo inserted the Jacorder on the side of Sagark before pulling it out.

"Hen… shin!" Sagark said. All of us were coated in quicksilver save for Aqua-chan with the large snowflake and all of us transformed in our armor.

"Bakana! No mere mortal would ever survive from the power surge of Kiva and other clans!" Riki exclaimed as his war hammer let out a few sparks, to indicate how angry he really was right now… literally.

"Be careful of his shocks, Rey–chan. You do know water is weak against electricity, right?" Saga said.

"Do not worry. Safety precaution…" Aqua–chan told him as her claws also appeared on her arms.

"Shall we?" Kiva–la–chan said while getting into her pose, wielding her saber in hand.

"En garde!" Saga said while getting into his fencing position.

"Whoa! What is that?!" Basilio exclaimed getting off his seat to get a better view.

"My trump card Basilio." Flavia smirked.

"This is getting interesting, indeed, Flavia! I wanna see what those guys can really do!" Basilio smiled, witnessing the battle of the Riders and Franken.

"More importantly, we should be more focus at the center of the ring…" Flavia said while looking at Chrom and Marth, confronting with each other.


As Marth circled around the arena, Chrom unsheathed his Falchion and gripped on it tightly, anticipating the opponent's movement. "Marth! One question, before we begin?" Chrom tried asking, but Marth ignored him, as Chrom sighed. "…Fine, then. Our swords can speak for us! But I shall tell you this! There's no way that there are two Falchions!" Chrom said before he jumped up high and dove down with a somersault until Marth blocked it. Marth struck back with his own slash, but Chrom blocked that one too, and the two continued exchanging blows until they met in the middle, trying to push one another. "Tell me, who taught you how to wield a sword like that?" Chrom demanded.

"My father!" Marth shouted as he swings his sword diagonally, forcing Chrom to take a step back before getting back into his stance.

"Who is your father?" Chrom said while he clashed swords with Marth once again, as the two met in the middle.

"I've said enough for one day, sir." Marth said before the two continued to clash swords. Sparks were created in the middle while he continued to attack him carefully too. At this point, Chrom could only back up once again after dodging Marth's vertical slash to him.

"Hmph. Is that how it is?" Chrom scoffed while getting back into his stance. "Lissa owes you her life, and for that you have my gratitude. But within these walls, I represent the East Khan and the interests of Ylisse. I can't promise to stay my blade, but I vow not to shame you." Chrom said. Marth felt like he was insulted for a moment.

"Don't you dare insult me!" Marth yelled as he charged in again at Chrom.


"UWHOOOOOOA! Argh!" I yelled in pain as I was flown back hitting the wall, making an imprint of a hole of my body thanks to Dogga punching me square in the chest. Damn, I knew Dogga was strong, but not this strong.

"Kiva!" Saga shouted at me before a war hammer flew at his chest, sharing the same fate as me. Riki retracted the weapon of his choice back into his hand before swings his war hammer to a defending Kiva–la–chan. Rey-chan slowly pushed herself up after receiving an electric shock earlier and she immediately aided Kiva–la–chan.

"I shall claim your lives, just as how you claimed Wataru–sama's life!" Dogga shouted.

"Ramon–san, Jiro–san, you have to help my otouto!" Nee–san pleaded.

"I'm sorry, Sister." Jiro apologized.

"The only way to calm him down is with a fight!" Ramon happily told her, which made her looking down on the arena, with concern.

"My fair maiden, I know your brother could do this, just as how he handled those Fangires." Virion tried to assure her but in the end, Nee–san stood up from her seat, confusing him. "Fair maiden?"

"Lady, you're not going to do what I think you're going to do… are ya?" Donnel asked as she already had her IXA Knuckle in her right hand. Wait, what?!

"If they're not going to do anything, then I will!" Nee–san said as she pressed the knuckle on her left palm.

R–E–A–D–Y!

"Oh dear…" Virion murmured.

"Henshin!"

F–I S–T O–N!

A golden cross conjured out from her belt, creating a mirage of her armor. Eventually, after the mirage crashed onto her, she's now donned in her IXA armor. Her actions alone caused the spectators to be surprise before she jumped down and immediately ran towards us, which was across the field.

"Sister?" Vaike said confused after seeing her entrance as she just passed by him while slashing a warrior that was fighting with him. "Uh… thanks?"

"What is she doing in here?!" Sully exclaimed after she disarmed an axe fighter with her sword. As Kellam was occupied with another swordsman, another one ambushed him from the back, delivering a slash on him. Kellam cringed in pain and just before his opponent could deliver the final blow, Frederick immediately intervened and saved him right on cue.

"Thanks." Kellam thanked as Maribelle and Lissa healed him up.

"Think nothing of it…" Frederick got out as he managed to push his opponent aside while looking at IXA–neesan. "This is quite surprising…"

"Truly indeed. The bonds of family are truly a remarkable result…" Miriel said while casting a fireball, clearing the path for IXA–neesan to run through.

IXA–neesan shifted her weapon to Gun Mode, shooting at Riki multiple times to distract him. "Eh?! IXA–sempai?!" Kiva–la–chan said totally confused.

"Nee–san, what are you doing?!" I got out.

"I'm here to save you! What does it look like I'm doing?!" IXA–Neesan said worried as she shot more bullets at Riki, which didn't have any effect on him at all.

"Where did that white warrior come from?! This is getting interesting!" Basilio happily laugh, clearly enjoying the show.

"But why is it things are getting out of control from what I'm seeing?" Flavia said as Riki got annoyed.

"Those shots of yours won't do the trick, crusader! Feel my wrath for Wataru–sama's vengeance!" Riki growled before he threw his war hammer at her.

"Yabai!" I exclaimed before I immediately ran towards her. "Nee–san, abenai! (Watch out!)" I shouted before I managed to hit the deck with her, as the hammer left another large crate on the wall. Seeing the chance, Rey–chan and Kiva–la–chan took this chance by slashing on him, only to be shoved aside by his brute strength before Saga joined in to deliver a kick on his chest.

"Thank you, otouto…" IXA–Neesan got out as I was on top of her due to the quick action I made earlier.

"No problem." I got out as I helped her up. I then turned around to see Saga already and before I knew it, Dogga was already charging towards me. IXA–Neesan tried to defend me, but was all in vain when she was shoved aside to the ground. "Nee–san!" I cried out, but then next thing I knew, Dogga clotheslined me to the ground hard. He then got me back up and ran me to the wall and started punching me really hard in the stomach, making me cough out hard, and next thing I knew he continuously bashed my head on the wall nonstop.

"THIS IS FOR WATARU–SAMA!" Riki yelled as he continuously bashed my head until the lenses of my helmet actually broke. Oh but he wasn't done yet. Dogga then got me to the ground, locking me in the Kimura lock! Wait! Wait! Owowowow! No! He's gonna…

*SNAP!*

"AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!" Oh damn it! He broke my arm! Dogga let go as I rolled around on the ground, holding my left arm in pain. "Aw damn it! My arm!" I yelled out as tears formed in my eyes.

"Kurogasa!/Otouto!" All of the Riders and Nee–san exclaimed while they ran towards me, but they were all being shoved aside with ease, courtesy of Dogga's true strength.

"Okay, we have to stop this before he really kills an innocent person!" Jiro exclaimed before he and Ramon jumped down and ran towards Riki, right in the middle of the battle, no less.

"What's going on over there?" Chrom asked himself before he had to defend himself from Marth's incoming attack.

"Riki stop it now!" Jiro exclaimed as he and Ramon ran towards him. Dogga looked at the two and shocked to see them.

"Jiro! Ramon!" Dogga exclaimed. Even though he was happy to see them, he went back to being all angry. "Step aside! Wataru–sama's vengeance must be fulfilled!" Dogga growled before both Jiro and Ramon stopped him in his tracks.

"That's enough, Riki! You've inflicted much damage!" Jiro shouted.

"The kid's innocent!" Ramon said trying to calm him down.

"What kind of an innocent man would kill Wataru–sama?!" Dogga growled.

"If he has done evil deeds, I would've left him on our first encounter." Kivat said as he fluttered out from my belt, de–transforming me back to normal. "I've seen everything with my eyes. Not even once he had used my powers for the sake of evil. Wataru is really not in this world, but this kid resembles him a lot." Kivat said.

"What?! Wataru–sama… isn't here… at all?" Riki got out. Kivat nodded and after a moment, he realized it. "But… how can a mere mortal wield–"

"That's what baffles me too… but for now, you should assist our group. When the time is right, we can discuss this matter later on…" Kivat told him as Jiro easily stopped the attack from one of the soldiers.

"Did you just try to sneak up on me, mortal?" Jiro growled before his appearance changed into his Wolfen Form, making the soldier terrified by his appearance.

"Liz, Maribelle! Go check up on Kurogasa! He's hurting a lot!" Sumia said to the two healers as they immediately ran towards me.

"Otouto!" IXA–Neesan cried out as she got up and ran over to me while going back to civilian form meeting up with Lissa and Maribelle.

"Damn it, my arm! It's broken! It's broken! It hurts!" I got out crying in pain, tears falling down, as the muscle spasms from my broken arm were not making it any better. I was panting heavily trying to get a hold of myself, but I couldn't because I was in so much pain.

"Whoa… never seen his arm bent backwards before…" Kiva–la–chan cringed in pain, looking at me.

"Enemy… ahead." Rey–chan said as she blocked the attempt of the thrust from the enemy side.

"We'll fend off this side." Saga said as he dashed forward.

"My word, such damage I see. Shall we do it, darling?" Maribelle asked.

"Yeah, we better lessen his pain… but first, we gotta straighten his arm to its original place." Lissa said as Nee–san had my head on her lap, as I continued to sob painfully.

"Daijobu, otouto, everything's going to be okay." Nee–san comforted. "Calm down and breathe."

"It hurts… It hurts…" I sobbed out in pain trying my best to endure it.

"Shhhhhhhh… it's okay… Nee–san is here." She said soothingly. As Nee–san tried her best to comfort me, my broken arm felt numb due to the pain I've endured. Lissa and Maribelle held onto my broken arm; just feeling them, hold it made me cry out in pain. "Kurogasa, you better be prepared…"

Before I could even respond to what Lissa said–

*SNAP!*

"AHHHHHHHH!" I yelled out in pain.

"Get a hold of yourself boy!" Maribelle scolded.

"At least he can scream…" Basilio said after noticing the predicament.

"Is that all you can think of, you oaf?" Flavia said annoyed by his reaction as Vaike immediately lunged his axe and pierced it onto the soldier's chest, killing him instantly.

"No one ever survives the power of the Teach's axe!" Vaike boasted as Kellam, who appeared from out of nowhere again, stopped the stabbing with his large shield and killed his other opponent with his lance… but something is off about the soldier.

"Golly, he's still alive?" Kellam said confused as the soldier chuckled. To make things worse, there's no blood flowing out from his wound.

"Now this is getting interesting…" the said soldier said as Sully tried to swing her sword onto him. Even though the said soldier was able to dodge it in time, she managed to land a deep wound on his arm.

"What the heck?! There's no blood spilling!" Sully said annoyed.

"No blood?" Chrom said, confused before he got alert again from Marth's double swing on him.

"You should be focusing on me instead!" Marth warned. The soldier in question then had stain glass marking appear on the bottom half of his face. And at that, the Bloody Rose played.

"The Bloody Rose…" Garuru got out.

"Fangire…" Dogga said.

Oh great, a Fangire? I'm not even healed yet! At that point, the stain glass faced soldier transformed. The figure is in humanoid shape as it had a grasshopper head. On its green bodysuit, its body armor has shattered glass–like texture with multiple shades of green on it, having two pairs of legs, one for walking and the other for hopping and has a spike on its knees and boot. This was the Grasshopper Fangire as its true name is the A Leap of Faith to the Next Destination.

"Oh boy… a Fangire?! In front of the Vaike?!" He said surprised… until he had a smirk on his face. "Har, har, har! Let's see what you're truly made of with my axe!"

"We'll see who'll have the last laugh, fool!" the Grasshopper Fangire growled as it made a big leap up high on the ceiling and stuck there, making Vaike's swing miss. The battle came to a halt as both Chrom and Marth stopped clashing swords.

"Whoa! Where did that bug eye freak come from?!" Basilio exclaimed in surprise.

"More importantly, how did a monster like that get inside here?!" Flavia exclaimed as the fangs started diving down onto our opponent's shoulders, sucking their life force out from their body.

"A Fangire in this place?!" Chrom asked surprised.

"And he's too high up to reach. Even with our combined leap, we can be only halfway there…" Marth said before all of the soldiers turned into glass. When the soldiers fell down and crashed, most of the crowd started running away outside from their seats.

"A Fangire of all times? This is getting annoying." I gritted as I tried getting up, but the pain in my arm stopped me. "Ite!"

"Hold still! You're not healed yet! We just put your arm back together too!" Lissa chided.

"Please, otouto… let them handle this…" Nee–san said worried as Kivat fluttered up high, distracting the Fangire.

"Get away from my face!" the Grasshopper Fangire snapped as it tried to swat its hand onto Kivat, but the agile Kivat dodged all of the attacks.

"Oh! Wait a minute! I can fly!" Kiva–la–chan realized.

"Oh yeah! My Jacorder – Bute Mode can extend that far too!" Saga exclaimed.

"Take this! Kivat Kick!" Kivat said as he did his own version of a Rider Kick hitting the Grasshopper Fangire's face, making the latter almost lose balance before Kiva–la–chan got there.

"Eat sword, you freaky stained glass bug." Kiva–la–chan shouted, thrusting her sword at the Fangire.

"Gwah!" the Fangire cringed in pain when she delivered her slash onto the back of the Fangire by flight. Unfortunately, the will of the Fangire stood strong. Meanwhile, there's something wrapped around its waist, confusing it.

"Time for you to go down!" Saga shouted as he yanked his Jacorder as hard as he can, but the Fangire continued to hold on.

"Feel this burn! Inferno!" Miriel declared as he casted a spell upwards and just before the flame can hit it, it immediately made another giant leap, thrusting its feet towards the ground.

"Spread out!" Chrom shouted as everyone managed to leap aside. The crater formed in the middle of the arena, courtesy of the Fangire's leaping kick.

"Ah~, if Kiva is still down, there's a chance I can still make in for the ki–" The Grasshopper Fangire couldn't finish its words, as a few arrows hits its face, making it cringe in pain.

"I will not let you lay hands on the weak, especially the wounded brother of the fair maiden!" Virion claimed as he pulled back another arrow to hit his mark.

"That's it!" I said standing up.

"Otouto, you're not completely healed yet!" Nee–san said worried.

"Sorry, but I can't just do nothing! Kivat!" I shouted.

"Yosha! Kivert myself!" Kivat said as he flew into my right and I caught him.

"GABU!"

*CRUNCH!*

Even though my wounded arm is still injured, I'm still going to fight through the pain and the Fangire. "Henshin!"

"Will ya look at that? The bat boy still has some fighting spirit in him!" Sully said as my whole body was wrapped in quicksilver before it shattered away, revealing my armor, all fixed.

"Hey, you better stay still! That arm of yours is still damaged!" Maribelle argued.

"Believe me, bro you might end up fainting if you keep fighting through the pain!" Saga warned.

"I don't care! We're gonna finish off this Fangire!" I gritted taking out the purple Fuestle in the shape of fist and inserted it in Kivat's mouth before closing it.

DOGGA HAMMER!

Kivat blew into the Fuestle and played a low contrabass woodwind instrumental sound.

"It's my calling, I see. Time to amend my actions by assisting him…" Dogga said as his whole body turned into a stone statue before turning into a large hammer. Despite the pain I have to get through, both of my hands were gripped on it, causing the chains around my arms to wrap around my arms and so did my chest armor. Eventually, when the chains broke away, I now wore thick purple gauntlets that covered over my forearms with heavy reinforced armor taking the place of my chest plate and shoulders. It was bolted together too. It was purple with silver trim and the breast piece resembled two fists connected at the revealed my square purple chest armor with purple bulky square shoulder pads. The mirage of Dogga's head entered my armor, changing my lens and Kivat's eyes into purple, thus ending our transformation.

I am now Kamen Rider Kiva – Dogga Form.

"Whoa! That looks great!" Lissa exclaimed while I slowly dragged Dogga across the floor, towards my target, sparks flying while I'm at it.

"Man, if that hammer could create sparks that must weight a lot more than just a fat piggy!" Donnel noticed from the side view.

"Grr… what can you do with such a big hammer?" The Grasshopper Fangire taunted. "Don't you know it hinders your movements?"

"Maybe, in exchange for speed, I get power!" I said then took the hammer swinging Dogga around, but the Grasshopper hopped out of the way, but then before Saga caught him with the Jacorder in Bute mode, wrapping it around its waist.

"What the–!" The Fangire got out.

"Here ya go, Kiva! Batter up!" Saga said throwing the Fangire towards me with his Jacorder and swung away, hitting the Fangire, sending him flying to the ceiling.

"It's going…! It's going…" said Kivat as The Fangire slammed against the ceiling. "It's gone! It's a Home Run!" He cheered before the Fangire fell to the ground. The Fangire fell flat onto the ground, but not before it got back up with just a leap. When it thought it got away–

*SLASH!*

"Gah!" the Fangire screamed in pain after taking a double slash from Rey–chan's claw at its back. The damage continued on with Vaike's axe slash, Sully and Kellam's lance strike on it, Frederick's thrust at its back and Kellam again, with his tackle, towards Miriel's inferno. The damage didn't stop there as Sumia's Pegasus gave a kick on its face, forcing it to stumble back a few times before Chrom and Marth slashed its leg, forcing it to be on its knees.

"Aibou! It's time for a Wake Up call!" Kivat said.

"Right!" I said as I brought the rod of the hammer to Kivat's and he bit on it.

DOGGA BITE!

With a sound of a crunch made by Kivat, slowly, the whole arena turned into night, with a view of a hazy purple moon clouded by clouds as thunder crashed. "Wow! This is something else! The whole scene turned into night?!" Basilio asked enjoying this show as the mirage of the Dogga Hammer slowly hovered away from the original one.

"Slam it down!" Saga shouted.

"Let's shatter the Fangire away." Chrom told Marth. As reluctant as he is, Marth had no other choice but to accept it before the two made a dash and leaped high, flipping a somersault for the kill. With one mighty swing, everyone hit the deck, trying to avoid the mirage of the Dogga Hammer as I pummeled down on the Grasshopper Fangire. After the attack connected, the Fangire froze on its spot with the Franken insignia appearing as both Chrom and Marth shattered it away with a swing of its sword, thus ending the battle while the white orb fluttered away from the scene.

"And done…" I said tiredly as Dogga went back to human form and I went back to civilian form. I suddenly started feeling wobbly, falling down until… Marth caught me?

"You okay?" Marth asked.

"Ugh… the pain… got the best… of… me…" I got out before I passed out and my world covered in darkness.


"Kurogasa!" Saigo and Melissa exclaimed as they rushed to his side.

"Ugh! I told him to not move around too much!" Maribelle fumed with anger as Marth kept holding onto the fainted Kurogasa as Saigo lent him a hand.

"But look on the upside! At least we got to see his new armor!" Lissa said pleased.

"Is this even the right time for compliments about something?" Akane sweat dropped.

"For once I agree with you." Aqua said.

"Dang, the tyke's gonna be okay… right?" Vaike said.

"The injury from his arm from the snap earlier is already troublesome enough. Moving around with his injured arm would only make it worse." Miriel analyzed. "His stubbornness would only make him lose his arm at a faster rate."

"Yes, I have to agree…" Sumia got out as they heard a clap behind them, which turned out to be Flavia, and she was full of joy.

"Well fought! You have my respect." Flavia smiled. "And, perhaps more to the point, you have your alliance. I will provide Ylisse with the soldiers she needs." she added, making Chrom's face filled with delight.

"Truly? Thank you, East Khan." Chrom thanked.

"I should thank you! It feels like ages since I've held full power." Flavia said. "And, we'll celebrate after your guy wakes up. Despite being all beat up, he showed some spirit and was impressive. He'll be the honored guest." And with that, Flavia went out of the arena with a laugh.

"Milord, the mission has been accomplished. We have earned our need for help." Frederick said.

"I guess so." Chrom nodded. When the group enjoyed the celebration, Basilio entered in with slight disappointment.

"Bah! Any excuse for a party and Flavia jumps on it…" Basilio complained.

"I'm sorry, have we met?" Chrom asked.

"I'm the West Khan you so rudely removed from power!" Basilio said sternly. "You're handy with a sword, boy. I thought for sure I'd picked the stronger man."

"What do you know about him?" Chrom asked turning towards Marth, who was helping Saigo carry the unconscious Kurogasa.

"You mean that "Marth"? Bah! He's just some sellsword with delusions of grandeur. All I know is that he turned up one eve and knocked my old champion flat. It was love at first sight, and I'm generally too old for such things! Baha!" Basilio explained.

"You truly are old for that…" Aqua said.

"Yes, milady. What you said is true." Rey–Kivat added.

"Hey, careful now! You might hurt this old man's feeling! Baha!" Basilio laughed.

Meanwhile, Lissa was mesmerized by Marth for a moment. "He's so dark and mysterious…" Lissa said as she let out a long sigh.

"Looks like that guy got himself a fan! Har, har!" Vaike heartily laughed.

"Well, I mean, c'mon… He is sort of dreamy, isn't he?" Lissa asked.

"And you're sort of dreaming!" Chrom said pinching her cheek.

"Yeouch! Lighten up, Big Brother." Lissa winced as she forced Chrom off her cheek. "I was just kidding."

"Milord? Milady? If this fascinating discussion is over, we'd best return home once the celebration is over. The Exalt will want this news of our new alliance immediately." Frederick advised.

"Right as always Frederick." Chrom agreed.

"Hold, boy. Before you go out and celebrate, I have a little present for you. Lon'qu, get over here!" A lone man walked out from the gates with a katana on his waist. He had dark brown hair, wearing a long light green traditional shirt with a furry part on his sleeve, a red sash around his waist, a black and gold upper collar on his back, wearing black leather gauntlets, white pants, and brown furry boots at the top part of it.

"Who's the guy?" Donnel asked Basilio as the man named Lon'qu kept quiet to himself.

"This is Lon'qu, my former champion." Basilio introduced. "Not much for talking, mind you, but he's peerless with a sword. As good as Marth, in my mind. To be honest, I can't figure out how Marth bested him so quickly." he added while scratching his head.

Aqua looked at him for a moment. "A silent person…"

"Indeed, milady." Rey–Kivat said as Lon'qu averted his gaze from her.

"Marth beat him?" Lissa said confused as she tried to approach him. "But he looks so big and strong…"

Lon'qu noticed the predicament as she was getting into his comfort zone. He immediately took a step back and yelled at her. "Away, woman!"

"Hey!" Lissa freaked out, backing off. "Wh–What did I say?!"

"Ba, ha, ha! Let's just say that ladies tend to put Lon'qu on edge." Basilio laughed. "Nonetheless, he is capable. Perhaps he even has the makings of a khan. Consider him West Ferox's contribution to the Ylissean cause.

"You're certain about this?" Chrom asked.

"Yes, yes. He's your man now." Basilio answered.

"And Lon'qu? You have no objections?" Chrom asked turning to the Myrmidon.

"He gives orders. I stab people. I think our roles are clear." Lon'qu said curtly.

"…All right then. Welcome aboard."


Ow… that hurt… how long have I been out? Oh yeah, that's right, I remember now. The tournament… Riki snapped my arm in half then a Fangire came in. And I beat that Grasshopper Fangire with the Dogga Hammer, with my arm not at 100% before I blacked out. Now the question us, where the heck am I? I slowly opened my eyes, coming to, and noticed that I was lying on a bed. My vision was still a bit blurry, but I saw that the other Riders, Nee–san, the Arm Monsters, Lissa, Maribelle, and… Marth were there.

"You're awake…" Marth said first.

"Yeah, who would've thought he would pass out this long!" Lissa added.

"Otouto, you're alright!" Nee–san smiled.

"How's your two days of slumber coming along?" Saigo teased while crossing his arms.

"Wha? Two days?" I got out groggily as I slowly sat up with the help of Nee–san.

"Yep. Sleeping like a baby." Akane–chan grinned.

"How's your arm?" Aqua–chan asked.

When she raised the question, I still felt the jolt of pain, but not as much as I suffered from the day my arm broke. It is then I looked around. "Where are we?"

"We're still in Regna Ferox." Kivat said as he perched on my knee. "Flavia said as soon as you woke up, we're gonna be celebrating."

"Oh…" I got out.

"Kurogasa–dono." Riki, who somehow, someway was now in his butler uniform, said as he stepped forward and… bowed to me? "First and foremost, I want to apologize for taking my anger out on you and breaking your arm. I truly thought that something befallen Wataru–sama, but that wasn't the case when Kivat told me everything. Again, I'm truly sorry."

"Don't worry about it, Riki. That's water under the bridge now." I waved it off.

"For now, let's enjoy the party!" Lissa squealed while running outside the room happily.

"Darling, wait up!" Maribelle said as chased her out of the room.

"Well now, we better make our way out too…" Saigo shrugged as everyone else left the room, leaving me and Kivat alone.

"I'm glad you're awake, aibou." Kivat said. "You have no idea how lonely I can be…"

"Hey you're never alone. You got me." I said.

"You got that right." Kivat added as he remembered something. "Consider yourself lucky, aibou."

"Eh?" I said looking at him, confused.

"Since you've been out cold, your big sis stayed by your side the whole time, and she only comes out during meal time. Heck, when she was asleep she held your hand for your sake! That means you scored some more points!"

"Really? She… did all that?" I blinked.

"You bet she did!" Kivat exclaimed.

I couldn't help but slightly blush, but also carved a smile on my face too. That means there's a chance for me after all! "Heh, from the looks of it, you look happy for this! If you're happy, then I'm a happy Kivat too!"

"Yeah, well…" I said as I slowly got out of bed. "Let's not keep the guys waiting. I'm hungry."

"Yeah, but there's one thing you should know too." Kivat said.

"What is it?"

"Since your arm is still in bad shape, even after the healing, Miriel told me to tell you to not participate in a few battles for the time being. And she said if you're still stubborn about it, she'll cut your arm off…" Kivat said.

I shuddered heavily at that. "Now I know how Kiva–la feels…"

"You're not the only one…" Kivat said as he shuddered too. After getting all dressed up, I headed out the door with Kivat and… Nee–san was waiting for me.

"Oh, otouto!" Nee–san said surprised.

"Nee–san, what are you doing here?" I asked.

"I was waiting for you. I thought we could walk together since you're still injured." Nee–san said. Looking at her now, and the things she did these past two days, I felt really bad, because I got hurt and I worried her. Without saying anything I walked up to her and hugged her with my good arm, surprising her a bit. "Otouto?" Nee–san got out.

"I worried you didn't I…" I said as I broke the hug looking at her sadly. "Sumanai…"

"Daijobu…" Nee–san smiled sadly, as he placed her hands on my face, bending it down a little, and kissed my forehead, before bending my head back up straight. "Seeing you get back on your feet makes me feel relieved, otouto. That's what matters most to me." She smiled.

"Nee–san…" I got out.

"Saa, let's get going, ne? Everybody's waiting for you to start the celebration…" she told me as she lent her hand to me.

"Hai…" I smiled gently as I took it and both of us walked hand–in–hand towards the celebration.

"Ooooooh, I think aibou has a chance." Kivat grinned before followed us.


And there we go! That's another chapter down for Awakening of Kiva! Hope you guys enjoyed it! Please send in your questions and OC Fangires and as always, review!