Episode 013: Ange and Friends Return!
Author's Note #1:
The Cross Ange cast will once again re-join with the main characters once again. Only this time will be Ange, Tusk, Momoka, Hilda, Salia, Chris, Ersha, Rosalie, Vivian, and Salamandinay are the parties for Ange's side.
For those who really loved Metroid: Kamen Rider Generations Vol. 2 – Ex-Aid Era feat. Cross Ange, I also hate to admit that Vol. 2 is one of the favorite stories that I have written so far, because of the screentime appearances of the likes of Genm. Another relating to Volume 2, the whole Space Explorers are much like Team Dai-Gurren of Gurren Lagann. If Go was Kamina, then Micchi would be Simon. Samus is Nia with Yoko's sex appeal, Mayu is Yoko with Nia's prim and proper attitude. Makoto could be seen as a comparison to Viral. Alain, on the other hand would be Rossiu. Keiichi could be also compared Kittan and Leeron.
With some comparisons to the characters from Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's. Even though Micchi is both Jack Atlas and Akiza Izinski (or Aki Izayoi) put together. Goro is basically Jack Atlas as a whole. Taki's interaction with him makes her another Yusei Fudo expy, because Goro is arrogant to a fault, just like Jack. Given the fact that I tend to compare Samus to Yusei because of her relationship with Micchi being similar with Yusei to Akiza. But, for Goro and Taki is just like Jack and Yusei respectively.
This chapter contains some mature content (which is another moment between Goro and Taki), so read at your own discretion.
(*Opening: "ROCK RIDE RIOT" by Nana Mizuki*)
[~Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah...~]
[~Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah...~]
[~Haikei shounen jidai mirai no kimi wa~] (Dear my boyhood days, and to your future)
[~E ni kaita mochi wo nedaru hibi PUROSESU ja naku kekka ga hoshii~] (Everyday asking for a ricecake drawn in the picture. I want results instead of process)
[~Demo, genjitsu kara wa ESUKEEPU~] (But, is it okay to escape from reality?)
[~Dara dara sugoshite wa itsuwari nagara~] (While all the lies are spent from laziness)
[~Mousou no jibun ni yoishirete ita~] (I was drunk in my own fantasies)
[~Kedo, kigatsukeba Minna boku yori mo~] (But, you know everyone is better than me)
[~Zutto tooku made aruite ita yo~] (I walked so far away)
[~I know, I know...oh...~]
[~I know, I know Mou modorenai~] (I know, I know I'm not holding back)
[~I know, I know Honki ni nareru riyuu ga hoshii~] (I know, I know you want this to be serious)
[~Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah...~]
[~Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah...~]
[~Kawaritai to negau~] (I wish to change myself)
[~Kawaranai jibun ni mogaiteta'n da~] (While I struggle with my unchanged self)
[~Sore wa kodoku ni mo yoku nita~] (It feels just like loneliness)
[~Sekibaku no shouting star~] (Like a lonely shouting star)
-Aurora Enters The Earth-
Elsewhere in the edge of space, a submersible-like spaceship prepares to make an atmospheric entry into Earth. This submersible-like battleship feels all too familiar. Inside the ship, we see the crew, mostly full of women inside, the bridge bunnies facilitate the navigation. A blonde woman sits in the commander's quarters giving out the orders. That woman happens to be none other than Ange. It seems she and the other Norma are heading for the Earth for unexplained reasons as of this moment.
It has been four months since the Libertus coalition parted ways with the Kamen Riders. The last time Ange saw the Riders, namely Samus Aran and Houjou Emu were during her wedding with Tusk. Ange and Tusk lived happily after when the Kamen Riders left, she was grateful that the Space Explorers kept their word in saving their home planet of AZ-007.
Ange is revealed to be four months pregnant and Tusk is becoming a father soon. Despite that, it didn't stop her from returning to the modern Earth, with the help of her fellow Norma, her husband Tusk, as well as her close friends such as Momoka, Hilda, and Salamandinay.
"We're about to commence atmospheric entry.", said one of the bridge bunnies.
Since atmospheric entry to Earth could be tricky, Ange gives the order to make a smooth entry.
"Good. Once we arrive on Earth, we need to land somewhere in Shouya City.", Ange ordered and told everyone the current location of the Space Explorers.
"Yes, ma'am.", the bridge bunnies answered without any hesitation.
It seems Ange recalled that after the Kamen Riders defeated Sylux, the Space Explorers are moving their headquarters from Zawame to Shouya City. Once she meets up with the Space Explorers, Ange will know that the team are incomplete; Makoto and Alain are currently at the Ganma world while the ones who remained were Go, Mayu, Mitsuzane, and Samus. The blonde Norma is not aware that Kiriya joined with the team to fill in for Alain and Makoto.
Ange left the control tower of Aurora as she meets up with Tusk in their quarters. But along the way, Hilda appears before her.
"Hey, Ange. What's with the face?", the redhead asked. "Let me guess, you missed those guys?"
"Yeah, very much.", the blonde replied. "Even Tusk feels the same way too. He even missed that intern from that hospital.", she even mentions Emu. The reason why that she wanted to return to Earth and bring her fellow Norma, alongside Salamandinay's people to see what the modern Earth really looks like in comparison to their home planet. And yet, Ange is going to give birth to a girl soon, which explains why she wants to go to Seito University Hospital.
"Sorry to interrupt you two.", Tusk appeared. "Ange, you still have that Mighty Brothers XX Gashat with you?"
"Um, yeah.", the blonde Norma replied, as she pulls out the Gashat from her pocket. It seems Ange forgot to return the Gashat back to its owner, which is why she is going back to Earth to find Emu.
The Mighty Brothers XX is used to split one being into two, as shown with Villkiss can split into Villkiss XX R and XX L, much like Ex-Aid Double Action Gamer Level XX. Back during the battle against the Gamedeus controlled by Sylux, this Gashat was the only hope for Ange and Tusk to fight together as lovers.
"I can't wait to see the others...", Ange whispered.
The Aurora sets sail into the Earth as it is about to reach the surface.
-I'm Getting Tired…-
Later that night...
In the Izumi mansion, we see Taki and Natsu helping an exhausted Goro after he suddenly collapse from using his G7 Striker Armor. Unlike the finished product of the G7 armors, the custom prototype that Goro constructed had flaws with its operating system to the point it puts a strain on the user's body. After he sits on the couch exhausted, Goro gets into an argument with Taki about the risk posed in his armor.
"What were you thinking?", Taki said. "I didn't expect that your suit has limitations. If only you should be careful transforming."
"I know. It's because of the suit's operating system is being way too perfect, since it is a prototype. I'm aware of its limitations.", Goro replied. "Unlike the finished products, the normal G7 Battle Suit's AI is toned down than that of the prototype."
"Geez, what's with your prototype stuff Izumi-san. As if your armor has some kind of training wheels or something.", Natsu chuckled. "I mean, master really went ballistic if something happened to you."
Taki continued, "Next time, Goro... You need to condition your body first before using that kind of armor. Who knows if you keep transforming with that prototype armor without precised coordination and synchronization, it could be a detriment to your body. It's important you keep yourself - body and mind in good shape before you experiment on your contraptions."
"Sensei's right, Izumi-san. Since you're a workaholic, you should watch yourself. You know karoshi is scary.", Natsu added. "All that 24/7 work without taking a break is not good for your health."
Granted, the fact that Goro values work above all else, but his hyperactive workaholic nature could be a detriment to himself - both body and mind as Taki points out. Which explains the excessive stress at work and the lacking of coordination and synchronization with the G7 prototype's operating system backfiring on him.
Taki walked off the living room as Goro lies down on the couch to rest himself after collapsing from his suit's AI acting erratically to the point it puts a strain into his body.
"Man, sensei's also worried about you knowing you're trying to get yourself killed.", Natsu sighed. Though Taki tends to worry about Natsu most of the time considering the relationship between the master and student ninja duo; Taki worrying Goro might more likely she's also protective towards him, in a sense that she is trying to keep him from getting into the firing line so carelessly. "While you talk big and flaunt your ego, master thinks that there are some instances you act like a complete tool."
Goro wasn't offended by Natsu's words, and he accepts that. He acknowledges he is indeed a complete tool, considering how he even looked down on the Space Explorers by the time he starts stealing the spotlight from them. It doesn't help that Goro usually pins the blame on himself when things go really bad for him. Only Taki notices his unusual tendency of self-deprecation; a major example why Goro is a textbook Byronic hero for a reason.
"I'll take that as a compliment, Natsu.", said Goro in a snarky tone.
"By the way, Izumi-san. Did you and sensei hooked up?". Natsu continued, asking Goro that he took Taki out for a date or something. But, he hasn't took Taki out yet, but rather, Goro recalled the first time he had sex with the veteran kunoichi. Goro decides to keep it to himself just not to embarrass Taki. "The maid told me you have a thing for older women."
The fact that Goro and Kasumi had talked before about the former preferring to date women older than him, it seems Natsu overheard this. Despite only 27 years old, Goro wanted to end up with a woman older than him not just for desire or looks, but as a means that he becomes a better person. In a way she could understand his flaws all the way to his positive qualities.
Natsu insinuates that Taki could fit that description. 46 years old? Check. An Amazonian beauty? Definitely a check. By the book personality? That's another double check. Taki has all qualities of a woman who is wiser than any man, and is strong-willed and has battled countless of demons and evil entities in her world. Goro is lucky enough to fall to a strong-willed woman like Taki.
"Seriously, Izumi-san. You and sensei should go out regularly, take her out some place to eat. Come on, you got a lot of money though!", Natsu proves to be a good shipper for her master and Goro.
"I'll try that.", Goro replied with just a sighed. Looks like the whole day's becoming more hairy to him lately. The stress from the armor's limitations on him does have some effect to his sanity, which is why he's very cautious of his own well-being, almost to the extent of being paranoid.
Later that night...
Goro took a thorough shower, reflecting about how Taki calling him out earlier about his own carelessness. He's aware that the G7 prototype's defective AI is not the problem, but the limits of his own body. Considering the fact he prioritizes his office work than anything else, which causes a detriment to his own physical well-being. The fact that he lacked so much exercise and other forms of physical training much like the regimen Taki put him into.
The stress at work can be tough for him, but he's used to it. Goro seems to allow himself to be aware of his own limits ever since meeting Taki and Natsu. While the former is wise in terms of her serious personality, it comes to show Taki can be harsh at times because of her upbringing as a ninja. But, there's more to her than meets the eye as far Goro is concerned; not only Taki deeply cares for her student, Natsu; she even shows concern towards Goro. Even though for him, it's not necessary as Goro is willing to put himself into the firing line, or even putting himself in danger to protect people.
Judging by Goro's appearance while bathing in the shower, despite that scar on his abdomen. Apart from his young and bishounen-like handsomeness, he's a 5'10" hunk. A manly build that adds to his charm and charisma.
Meanwhile, outside of the mansion, Taki is outside training alone. Even though she is already at the prime of her age, she is still an active shinobi and continuing her role as a teacher to Natsu, as her bubbly and cheerful nature could be a detriment to a ninja's duty. In Taki's point of view, even though Soul Edge is no longer existing in the present day, but upon hearing Pandora's Box from Goro will change for the better. And speaking of Goro, Taki is sometimes too harsh towards him, especially when she called him out for not realizing the limitations of his body in terms of operating the G7 prototype armor.
It also shows that she's is concerned of his well-being as well. But, Goro being Goro, has no problem pinning his blame to himself alone.
("I never realized how he keeps his flaws to himself. The way he though to himself about trying to find his place around the world shows that he wants someone to make him a better person. It's like he's been deprived of love and affection as what he said about his past."), the ninja thought to herself.
Sometimes, Taki tends to hide her true feelings with an icy exterior, since she's a ninja who is interested at nothing but her mission's success as well as the desire to be the only one to defeat Samus Aran/Kamen Rider Huntress. But, seeing Goro's determination to find a purpose in his life, Taki is more willing to let him win her heart. In fact she's a woman with honor and morality, and wise beyond compare.
-Making Out in the Morning-
The next morning...
It was still 4:00 A.M., and Goro abruptly woke up. Even though he hadn't got a nightmare, but waking up at an early time seems to be a different case for him. In spite of the fact Taki is the one's sleeping on his bed, while Goro shares with it too the fact that this is his room, too. Either way, Goro just got back laying on the pillow and felt like wanting to shut his eyes for a moment. It felt a little too awkward for him the fact he's sleeping together with the kunoichi, but he's getting accustomed to it ever since.
Though things get a little quiet, until Taki herself woke up.
"You're awake.", the shinobi whispered.
"Nah, it was nothing.", Goro turned away.
"Tell me something, Goro.", Taki comes to cut the chase with Goro's preference for older women. "I've overheard from Natsu and your maid, Kasumi that you want to fall in love with a woman older you."
Goro freaks out when Taki discovers his awkward secret, "N-no way! How did you-"
"I know you're honest about how you feel. But, have you ever found someone with the same age as you?"
"Actually, no.", Goro frowned awkwardly. "To be honest, the reason why I want to fall for an older woman is that I want to understand her how she feels about herself, and make a man younger than her a better person. And, I know it sounds so cheesy, Taki. Not only you have such refined beauty of a woman, you are strong-willed especially the fact that you're a ninja."
Being honest about how he feels about Taki, Goro admits that he has a thing not only for women older than him, but a woman's indomitable will arouses him. Taki herself knew this was too good to be true.
"I see. You're very honest with your feelings.", Taki smirked. "Now then. As a woman, I want you to answer this question as a man. I'm not interrogating your devotion or your life. Do you love me?"
But, Goro's feelings ever since he and Taki made love for the first time shows that he finally admits his feelings to her. "Yeah, I do. No matter how many times you ask me about that. I know what if feels like to fall in love with a strong-willed woman like you."
Turns out Taki was correct about Goro's feelings towards her ever since the first time she engaged with a sexual encounter with him. As for Taki however, the feeling that the man who brought her and her student to his fancy mansion to live there gave her a purpose to fall in love despite the fact that said man, in this case, Goro resembles that of a certain ninja that she looked up to in her teens.
Taki doesn't need to say "I love you" to return Goro's feelings, instead, she decides to express it by making love with him. Taki starts kissing Goro; in turn both lips pressed against each others', and the moment started to becoming more tender than titillating. She undresses him, and the fact that Goro has an amazing hunk-like despite looking so youthful. Then, Goro proceeds to undress Taki's tanktop, to the point her breasts bounced like crazy. The two start their moment together when Goro started touching Taki's sensual spots that turned her on.
"Mmm... It feels so good.", she moaned the moment Goro started playing on her breasts. It seems, each time her breasts are being fondled on, Taki couldn't help but let her carnal urges to take control, as her new lover kissed her from the neck, ears, then the cheek. She turned around and continued kissing him passionately before Goro continued by feeling her breasts.
"Taki...", Goro stared at the kunoichi's beautiful body, before continuing on as he and Taki kissed passionately again, right from her neck again to her breasts, and then to her womanhood.
She was anticipating to let Goro come inside her once more. That said, his shaft entered into her womanhood. Once again, both lovers are intimately connected.
Each thrust twisted her insides like crazy again, Taki couldn't help but moan in pleasure at every thrust. It seems the first thing in the morning for the unlikely chemistry between her and Goro was to do another hook up, which is a good thing after all. Taki's breast kept on jiggling and bouncing from every movement of her body being pounded by Goro. Turns out, unlike the previous two times they had their intimate escapade, this one takes this up to eleven as Goro suddenly delivers hard and rough thrust to the point it drives her crazy. Taki lets out a high pitched scream, and she tightly embraces Goro as she tries to close her mouth to prevent her tongue from sticking out from her mouth, to the point she's trying to hold on from the pain and pleasure.
"Goro, hurry up! I can't hold on much longer! Goro, please...make me your woman! Together!", Taki squealed.
Taki can't stop herself from enjoying the sex and loving every part of it so far. Even though that intensity of each thrust inside her almost got her crazy, but Taki was able to hold on thanks to her willpower. And then, both unlikely lovers reached an orgasm of unprecedented heights and let loose their love liquids together.
That moment was like no other, both unlikely lovers are contented of having such love making first thing in the morning.
"I'm so happy, Goro. That...was...amazing.", Taki stammered, yet she smiled.
"Me too.", Goro replied.
After that, even though it's still 4:25 A.M., this time Goro takes a more gentle approach for now, as he now cuddles around Taki's body to the point he clings to her so tightly to the point that Taki herself finds herself being awkwardly hugged. In fact, she wanted that moment to last long for now...
-Ange and Friends meets Goro, Taki, and Natsu-
Meanwhile, around the docks in Shouya City...
Ange, Tusk, Hilda and Momoka arrive at Shouya City for the first time. With Aurora being left into the seafloor with the other Norma along with Salamandinay's people inside. The party's main objective, is to find the Space Explorers' New Command Center.
Along the way, the four witnessed a fight between the Kamui Tribe and the black winged Kamen Rider, along with a duo of ninjas.
Goro as G7 Icarus is fighting a horde of Tengu Soldiers alongside Taki. It seems Goro managed to get enough exercise to condition his body so he can operate the prototype armor, and Taki herself managed to help him achieve that end. Since then, it seems Taki's more willing to do some teamwork with Goro, much like she did with Natsu.
"Holy moly, sensei! Since when did you and Izumi-san know about teamwork?", Natsu exclaimed after seeing her master double teaming one of the Kamui Tribe's grunts. Within moments, the young kunoichi notices Ange, Tusk, Momoka, and Hilda. "Hey, what are you guys doing here? It's dangerous!"
With one last Tengu Soldier remaining, both Goro and Taki prepare to finish off the target. Goro pulls out his G7 Paralyzer pistol, he presses a button near the weapon's trigger guard, which opens a key slot, and a G7 Armor Key is already inserted. He turns the key back and forth, which immediately triggers the EXCEEDRIVE finisher.
*Striker EXCEEDRIVE Standby. Please enter command.*
The G7 Paralyzer has to have a command to be spoken to activate the finisher. The black winged Rider spoke "Come on!" on the weapon's voice activation system, thus triggering the finisher.
*Command Granted. EXCEEDRIVE Go!*
Then, Taki performs hand signs before she punches the ground that generates a shockwave that sends the last remaining Tengu Soldier floating in midair. Then, G7 Icarus prepares to aim his weapon and fire a powerful blasts on the target, destroying it.
"Checkmate.", Goro proclaimed after destroying the enemy.
"Demon vanquished.", followed by Taki.
Natsu clapped at amazed how Goro was able to work well with Taki in double teaming an enemy. Since his prototype G7 Armor gave him wings, it will work well as long as he has proper coordination and synchronization with the suit. Just before they could celebrate victory, Goro unexpectedly turned his attention at four unlikely visitors from another world.
"What are you guys looking at?", Goro asks them, while on his suit of armor.
"We're looking for some Space Explorer guys.", said Hilda.
"I have no idea about them.", Goro flat out pretends that he doesn't know Samus's crew. "Go on, take a hike you dweebs."
Ange and company learn the hard way upon seeing Goro's rude way of greeting them. But, instead they turn to Natsu.
"Hey, ninja with that stupid hair. Mind if you tell us where are the Space Explorers?", Ange said. But, upon hearing Ange saying Natsu's hair being stupid, the young shinobi snaps.
Taki suddenly shook her head in surprise, as a slightest insult to Natsu's hair can trigger Arahabaki possessing the latter. That said, Natsu snaps and the Orochi-esque tattoo on her left shoulder started glowing, her eyes began to glow pink as well.
Goro tries his best to calm Natsu down, but to no avail as she shoves off the black winged Kamen Rider out of the way. Suddenly, Natsu lifts up a bulldozer with all her might as she is about to hurl it on Ange. Considering the fact that Ange is pregnant, the blonde Norma finds herself in a life or death situation because of her undoing.
"I forgot to tell you this.", Taki said about why Arahabaki is triggered at the slightest insult to Natsu's hair. "Natsu's hair shouldn't be made fun of, and by doing so Natsu completely loses it and allows Arahabaki to take out the offender."
An angry Natsu holds a bulldozer with all her might, and shouts to Ange and her friends, "WHAT. DID. YOU. JUST. SAID. ABOUT. MY... HAIR?!"
See you next mission...
Kamui Tribe's demons count:
-Destroyed: Rexspider 1 & 2 (Tsuchigumo), Meowitzer (Nekomata), Snorephant (Baku), Fraillow (Yosuzume), Rexspider Queen 1 (Jorogumo), Raywolf (Raiju)
-Captured by Taki: Ripperzel (Kamaitachi), Rexspider Queen 2 (Jorogumo), Croc-a-Chomp (Waniguchi)
Kamen Riders featured:
-Space Explorers' side: Huntress (Rider Gashat), Lazer (Rider Gashat), Mach (Signal Bike), Ryugen (Lockseed), Mage (Wizard Rings)
-CR side (all Rider Gashats): Ex-Aid
-Neutral: G7 Icarus (G7 Armor Keys), Build (Full Bottles)
Author's Note #2:
When Natsu mentions about Karoshi to Goro reminding him about his limits, this is a small joke to episode 41 of Ex-Aid where Kuroto dies of overworking that left him with 82 lives. Karoshi in Japan translates as "death by overworking", since it is one of the few phenomena where workers starve and exhaust themselves to death while working and wind up dead.
Taki and Natsu reminding Goro about his lack of body conditioning to operate the prototype G7 Armor could be similar with Phillip from W. Since Goro has been a lot of office work lately to the point he lacks the time to exercise, this parallels to Phillip confining himself in the basement of the Narumi Detective Agency doing his research and also explains why he (Phillip) experienced problems in using FangJoker in the first place.
This chapter confirms that Goro's height is 5'10". Because of his actor (that I hypothetically based on), Taishi Nakagawa is 5'10". As such, he's about almost at the same height as Makoto (who is 6'1") and Samus (who is 6'3"). Taki on the other hand, is 5'7" (fittingly, my hypothetical casting for the character would be Asana Mamoru, who also happens to share the same height as the Soul Calibur character). Funnily enough, Taki is shorter than Samus!
And once again, the fact that Natsu can be easily angered at the slightest insult to her hair, she's this fic's version of Josuke.