Hoshi no Kirifuda
Episode 03 - Chapter 02
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Author's Notes:
Nothing, keep going.
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Earlier that day, in a remote location, a tiny figure sat upon a large throne that positioned itself at the head of a large oblong table. Around the table sat a total of thirteen figures, each of them cloaked in darkness. Only the faint candle light that hung in the chandelier above the table allowed for their forms to be seen as outlines against the darkness.
"I've instructed Ambassador Ludo to accelerate the plans. It seems that Glossaryck has arrived to this cesspool of a planet in search of his master's playthings," a low and imposing voice slithered itself out of the tiny figure. His eyes glowed neon green, revealing the immaculate moss colored business suit he had on and his black tie.
One of the figures who sat at the table spoke with a gruff voice, "Will we still be on schedule?"
The figure that sat directly across the other slammed its fists against the table. "I don't care about this plan of yours. I just want to fight!" The table rattled as large claws from its hands raked against it.
The claws chipped at the paint of the table, revealing that it had been divided into fifths. Four out of the five sections each had a different card suit on them; spade, heart, diamond, and club. At each of these four sections sat three figures. In the last section of the table it had a golden condor perched on a world. It was at this last section that the tiny figure sat by himself.
"Please, do not do that again. It is quite uncouth." The tiny figure pointed at the now scratched out heart on the table. "It would be a pain to get that fixed every time before we meet. Now, I understand that you all are⦠impatient. However, we must meet our common enemy with practicality. After everything has been dealt with, you may do as you wish."
"I don't see the point of all this. None of us are going to escape our imprisonment for long. From these documents that we've been given, it seems as our jailer has come for all of us," politely spoke a male voice from the club section of the table. "I will not interfere with your plan, but I will not support it. I suggest that we enjoy what little freedom we have now, before our capture."
A voice from the spade section laughed, "HA-HA! I forgot how much of a yellow belly you were the first time around. If you're so inclined to be sealed again I could fulfill your wish now."
"And this is why I believe our alliance will be short lived. Our families were never fond of each other," the first gruff voice lamented; it sat at the diamond section. "However, I do believe that it would be best that for the time being, that we avoid each other and to do the parts that we've been given in this plan."
The tiny figure's eyes sharply glowed as it stared at each of the figures at the table. "Or would you all rather just be put back from whence you came? I see no volunteers. You were all freed to end the injustices that were dealt. As we are all aware, just because you all are not capable of dying, there are worse thing than death."
None of them refuted this and all just nodded in agreement.
"Good. Now that we've come to an agreement, again, let us continue," exasperated the tiny figure. "As I originally started, we are accelerating the plan. I've told Ludo to release all those who are of category ten and below. They will be free to do as they will. The mayhem that they'll cause will buy us enough time and in the process allow us to test the boundaries of our toys. The first prototype has been given out, and I do have high hopes for it. In addition, Buff Frog has been given instructions to monitor the alleged sightings of this other Kamen Rider. Which should provide more data."
"And what will we be doing with this data of yours?" hissed a voice from the diamond section.
"As we discussed, the last time you all lost was because of the advantages that Eclipsa had. This time, it will be of no concern, if everything goes according to plan. And it will."
"We will play our parts for now," a sly voice came from the heart section. "However, I agree with the Diamond King. We will perform what is necessary, but please excuse us as we also prepare for our own end games."
The tiny figure sighed, "Very well, as long as it has no interference. I see nothing wrong with that. I understand that our alliance will ultimately break in the end, I can't expect any of you to not have your own agendas." The tiny figure's head turned to look at the clock on the wall, "Ah, it seems as though our time is coming to an end. Let us meet again, Royal Club, when-" The tiny figure was cut short as the glow in its eyes began to fade. "Begone! All of you!"
All of the other figures stood up from their seats and faded into the shadows.
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A tiny bird man slumped in the arm of a large throne.
"BUFF FROG! BRING ME MY MEDICINE! THIS HEADACHE IS GOING TO KILL ME!" yelled Ludo as he began to loosen his black tie.
Buff Frog hopped into the chambers with a glass of water and some white pills. He rushed over, avoiding the large round table in the center of the room. "Ludo, sir! I have your-"
"HOW MANY TIMES DO I HAVE TO TELL YOU?!"
The glow in Ludo's right hand faded away.
