Courage ran at Pride, who shot at him many times. Courage deflected the shots then slashed at Pride, who dodged it twice. Pride punched at Courage, who grabbed the punch then kicked Pride in the stomach. Pride elbowed Courage in the stomach then punched him three before getting kicked in the chest. Courage held his axe and the blade began to glow orange then he slashed the axe at Pride, making a rockslide go towards the gold rider. Pride held his crossbow out and fired a gold lightning bolt at the rockslide making it explode.
The dust cleared and Pride had disappeared. Courage looked around and said," He's gone. "
" Whoa, You're one good fighter Elijah. ",Veral said as Courage helped her and Carter up.
" Thank you. I used to do kickboxing back when I was young. ",Courage said. Carter looked around then said," Well, let's go guys. "
" Go where? "Veral asked. Carter turned to his companions and said," To find Vega and Bree. We have to save them from Nikolai. "
" Why? If Nikolai takes out Vega and Bree then it's one less team for us to deal with. Plus, you would be rid of him. ",Courage explained.
" What? Weren't you the one who just wanted me to fight him? ",Carter said in a frustrated tone.
" Yes but now that Nikolai has done this, I can figure out another way to make you stronger. ",Courage said while sheathing his axe. Carter looked at Courage then ran away from him with Veral saying," Carter. " before chasing after him.
Courage changed back into Elijah and said," That was easier than expected. " before Elijah walked towards a coffee shop.
That night, Bree slowly awoke on the floor of a office room that had many cubicles in it. She got to her feet and said," Where the hell am I? "
" Don't you remember this place Bree? ",Bree heard come from behind her. Bree gained a surprised look then turned around and saw her step mother, Tamera, behind her.
" Tamera, how are you here? You're dead, I killed you. ",Bree said in a horrified tone and while backing away from Tamera. Tamera evilly giggled then said," You may think that you did but you were too weak and now here I am. "
Bree had her shoulders grabbed and she looked up and saw her brother, Alex, standing behind her and he said," Hey little sis. "
Bree immediately jumped away from him and stood in between the two while saying," What is going on? You're both dead, I know you are! "
" What's wrong Bree? You seem scared. ",Alex asked.
Vega awoke in a lobby of some sort and got up and said," Where am I? "
" Really? That's the first question you ask? ",Vega heard coming from behind him. Vega gained a look of anger and turned around to see Pride sitting in a chair. Pride sat back in his chair and said," I was expecting something a bit more angry like, where is Nikolai, I'm gonna kill that bastard, etc. "
" Don't worry that was coming next. ",Vega said before walking towards Pride. A green whip wrapped around Vega's neck and he stopped in his tracks before being tossed aside into a wall. Vega hit the wall then crashed into ground and he looked up to see Envy standing in front of Pride.
" You remember Envy right? Her real name is Masumi Takigawa and she apparently had a crush on you at one point. ",Pride said as he got up and put on hand on Masumi's shoulder.
Vega got to his feet and said," Masumi Takigawa? Oh, now I remember. She was that chick that stalked me a few years ago, said she loved me. Thing is I thought I made it clear if I saw you again I'd kill you. "
" You did actually. A slash across the chest now that's a very cruel way to reject someone. However you never thought about if she would come back and seek revenge upon you. Especially now seeing as how you have found someone, what's that tramps name again? ",Pride said.
Vega gritted his teeth and charged at Pride, who fired many bolts of lightning into his chest. Vega screamed in pain then flew back into the same wall and fell to the ground. He looked up at Pride and Envy then angrily said," Don't you you ever call Bree a tramp. "
" Bree, that's the name. Anyway, Masumi here doesn't like that so she has decided that if she can't have you, no one can. Now what kind of king would I be if I didn't make sure my subjects were happy. Won't lie I also want you dead so this is kind of for my own amusement as well. ",Pride said.
" Where is Bree? "Vega angrily said.
" She's currently facing her fears. Now get up once more, it will be no fun to kill you if you accept it. Oh and don't try to transform because Masumi here has the ability to suppress powers. ",Pride explained.
Vega got to his feet and ran at Envy and Pride while letting out a rage filled scream.
Back with Carter, he ran through the city with Veral behind him then he stopped and Veral asked," Carter what are you doing? "
" I'm trying to find Vega. ",Carter said.
" Why? ",Veral asked.
" Because he needs help. No matter what he says or thinks he needs help. ",Carter said. Veral was going to speak but she instead let Carter continue.
" Look Vega went to the same school we did for all of his life and we never noticed him. We never noticed how he was bullied by everyone, we never noticed how many fights he had to get in, we never noticed how many times he needed a friend. ",Carter said while running his hand through his hair.
" So what? You feel guilty about this even though you dislike him. ",Veral asked with some concern.
" Yeah, honestly I feel guilty for not noticing that Vega needed help years ago. ",Carter said. Veral looked at Carter then said," Then I'll help you get rid of the guilt. "
Carter and Veral smiled at one another then continued searching.
Back with Bree, she had her back against a pillar and said," No, no. You both are just in my head. You're not real. " as she began to cry.
" We are real Bree. Just as real as you are. Just as real as your weakness. ",Tamera said. Alex walked up to Bree and said," You're nothing but a spoiled little girl that misses her goody two shoes dad. You pretended to be strong when you were at the house but that was only because of that guy in the red armor. "
" Without him, you just cower in fear from everything. ",Tamera said. Bree looked at the two and said," No that's not true. I'm not. "
" YOU'RE NOT WHAT? Dependent on that man? ",Tamera shouted as she appeared on Bree's left side. Bree screamed and back away from Tamera before falling down and backing away.
" Without him you're nothing. He's the only reason you were able to stand up to us. ",Alex said.
Bree's back hit a wall and she hugged her knees to her chest and continuously said," No, no, no. I'm strong. I don't need anyone. "
" Quit lying. ",Tamera said before slapping Bree. Bree began to cry and said," Vega. Please help me. "
Pride punched Vega across the face then Envy cracked her whip on his back. Vega stood his ground then was kneed in his stomach by both riders before getting thrown through a glass display. Vega tumbled on the ground and stopped on his back before coughing up some blood then spitting it out on the floor.
" Wow, you can take one helluva beating. I applaud you. ",Pride said. Vega growled in pain as he got to his feet, slowly. Envy looked at Pride and asked," Can we just kill him now? "
" No, no Masumi. I want this one to suffer. ",Pride said before revealing his crossbow and firing a energy arrow into Vega's shoulder, making him scream in pain. Vega gritted his teeth and began to charge at Pride only to be shot again in his thigh. Vega fell to the ground and groaned in pain then said," When I get off this floor, you're both dead. "
" Ha ha. You still can't admit defeat even though it's clearly the only thing that will happen. ",Pride said before kicking Vega in the side, making him cough up some blood. Envy chuckled evilly at the sight of Vega in pain.
" See Vega, I see you as Lucifer and I God. When I first met you, you were the top tier and the greatest subject I ever had seen. Then at one point, you fell from grace and became the devil I see before me. Now it is my duty to cast you to hell, where you belong and don't worry. Your tramp shall be with you shortly. ",Pride said while circling around Vega. He then looked at Envy and asked," Do you want to end him young one? "
" With pleasure. ",Envy said evilly while reading her whip.
Vega looked at the two riders and he said," Bree, I'm sorry. I wasn't able to be there for you. "
Envy drew her whip back and it was caught and she looked behind her to see Kamen rider tranquil holding the whip. Kamen rider love then drew back her bow and shot Envy in the side.
Envy stumbled then screamed in frustration and said,"No, no! Who are these two and why are they stopping me?! "
" Carter, may I ask why are you here? I would ask how but honestly I expected you to find me. ",Pride said in his usual cocky tone.
" I'm here to get Vega and Bree, Nikolai. Just let me have them and we don't have to fight. ",Tranquil said while summoning his sword and shield.
" Sorry but as I have said before, a kings word is law. Masumi, you don't like your sister do you? ",Pride said. Envy turned to Pride and nodded then Pride said," Well the pink one is your sister. "
Envy immediately became furious and charged at Love. She tackled Love to the ground then was pushed off before the two began to fight.
Tranquil readied his sword and shield said," This is insanity Nikolai. "
" No it isn't Carter. This is just how things are in my kingdom. ",Pride said while summoning his crossbow. The two riders then charged at one another.
Unbeknownst to the others, Vega had stumbled over to a door that had security on the front and walked inside. He saw many monitors with security camera footage on them and he said," Where's Bree? "
Once he saw Bree, he smiled then said," There she is, gnn, what's wrong with her? "
Vega moved the camera around to see Fear standing in the corner. He gritted his teeth and said," That little bastard is messing with my girls mind. " Vega then fell to his knees and grabbed his side in pain before falling to his back. Vega tried to get up but couldn't and he said," Dammit! I need to get up, I need to help Bree. "
Vega began to have flashbacks of his many nightmares of his family and of Bree being dead. Flames began to erupt from Vega as he grew angrier. Vega gritted his teeth then said," I won't...I won't. "
Vega then had a image of Bree smiling at him in his head. Vega's eyes glowed blue and he shouted," I WON'T LOSE ANYONE ELSE! "
The security room exploded and blood red and magenta colored flames poured out of it, sending Pride, Tranquil, Envy, and Love through the wall. The four riders tumbled on the ground outside then looked at the building to see that it was spewing out fire from every window and vent as well as began to crack. Tranquil got to his feet and said," Whoa. "
" What is this? ",Pride said in disbelief.
" I don't know. ",Tranquil said.
" Where's Vega? ",Envy asked rather angrily.
Tranquil then looked at the building and said," He caused this. "
" What? Who caused this? ",Love asked.
" Vega, this is all him. I can hear his scream coming from the fire. ",Tranquil said in disbelief.
Inside the burning building, Fear looked around and said," What's going on? Where did this fire come from? " Fear then heard the roar of the beastly rage and was hit by a torrent of flames and crashed through several cubicles. Fear was then wrapped in flames that held him in place.
Bree looked around then had a dome of flames cover her and she said," Vega? " as she wasn't hurt by the flames that surrounded her.
Outside, The four riders continued to stare at the burning building and were surprised when the top part of the building exploded, with the rubble disintegrated in the air. The flames from the top of the building formed into a Phoenix that spread its wings and let out a roar. The Phoenix opened its mouth and fired a ball of fire towards the rider, which all of them dodged as it crashed into the pavement. The riders looked into the crater and saw Alex unconscious but with his clothes burned and tattered and he was covered in bruises and cuts.
" Masumi, let's go. ",Pride said as he began to run from the building. Envy followed Pride while Love went into the Crater and checked on the boy.
Tranquil looked at the Phoenix above him as it let out one last roar before flying away into the night sky. Tranquil sighed then went towards the crater where Love was and said," How is he? "
" He needs to go to a hospital or he's gonna die. ",Love said. Tranquil nodded then he picked up Alex carefully before he and Love walked towards a hospital while changing back into Carter and Veral.
In the yard of Vega and Bree's house, The Phoenix shrunk then dissipated into Bree and Vega. The two sat on the on the grass and Bree looked at Vega and worriedly said," Vega. You're hurt. "
" I did it Bree. I didn't lose someone else I cared for. ",Vega weakly said before he fell on his side. Bree immediately caught Vega before he could hit the ground and said," Yeah, you saved me but you're covered in wounds right now. "
" Heh, don't worry. I'll just sleep em off. Yeah, I'll sleep em off, with you by my side. ",Vega weakly said while he intertwined his fingers and Bree's. Bree smiled and began to cry in happiness before she leaned down and kissed Vega. Vega kissed back then said," Mind if we go inside baby girl? I don't think a lawn is the best place for me to pass out. "
Bree nodded then she helped Vega up and put his arm around her shoulder then began walking to the door. Vega trudged along with Bree then he put his hand under Bree's chin and made her face him before he lovingly kissed her, it turning into a makeout session fairly fast. He pulled away and said," I need you to be with me. You're the only thing that keeps me human. "
" I need you too. You're the only thing keeping me sane. ",Bree said with tears coming out of her eyes. Vega wiped away Bree's tears and said," Don't cry baby girl. It's okay now. "
" It's not okay until you're better. ",Bree said while putting Vega's forehead on hers. Vega smirked then the two went inside their house.