A/N: Rider Belts taken:
Decade
&
Another Agito!
P.S. Read Zeltrax541's 'Tournament Kamen Rider: Journey Through the Decade' fanfic to make sense of this opening scene! Peace!
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Tournament Kamen Rider.
Chapter 34: The Advent of Arc.
"Damn, man... this guy didn't have a chance." Jarek exclaimed, with Mick Emerson's corpse coming into view of the former European Fangire King. Sagark commented, but in his unrecognisable language.
"Even though he was a Fake Rider... something tells me this kid didn't deserve to die. He looks only twenty." Jack told Travis.
"He was young, no doubt about it... but his parents ain't going to recognise him either way. Why'd you bring burning bird's brother?" Travis asked, changing the subject.
"He helped us against the Dark Riders, who were ranting and raving that they had been burned on the Golden Thorn deal. I know you don't forgive easily, Trav, but do your best to tolerate him. He can be useful." Jack explained in response. Rick Domonic walked up to them.
"I'm sure Spike and the others are expecting me, so I should be getting back to them." Demon requested. Jack nodded, allowing Demon to leave. He noticed Azulana pick up the Bio Gatack Zecter, while Jarek took hold of the Bio IXA system laying on the ground.
"Two Fake Rider systems... time to find out who the Architect is... and more importantly, how his obliterated remains disappeared from Skydome City." Jack remembered.
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"Found you." Chazz smiled evilly, as he ran into Darren Wolfe in the middle of Battle Creek. Wolfe, surprised by Chazz's sudden appearance, gulped and headed the other way.
"You can't get away." Chazz growled.
"It's extermination time again!" Dark Kivat declared.
Biting!
"Henshin." Chazz nonchalantly commanded. He became Dark Kiva again and then motioned to the Fueslot next to his Dark Wake Up Fuestle - the Dark Doran Fuestle.
Fake Doran!
Sure enough, to Wolfe's horror, the mechanical version of Castle Doran flew out of a building through what looked to be a vortex. Chazz jumped to the top of Fake Doran's head and pointed towards Wolfe, who was frozen in shock. Fake Doran's Stasis Missile Launchers turned to Wolfe and prepared to fire, but before Dark Kiva could order the strike, two Rider Kicks dazed him.
"We're back!" Hao Wong proclaimed.
"And better than ever!" Reina Lang followed. Kuuga & Agito had returned, and prepared to attack, but were confused when their enemy turned his face to them.
"Kiva?" Hao wondered. Using this lull in attack, Chazz sent the Kiva insignia and held Reina & Hao in place.
Bio Execution: Burning Crash, Rise Up!
He wouldn't get the chance, as Wolfe (under the guise of Bio Garren) jumped up to Fake Doran and took a crack himself with his Rider Kick.
It didn't take long for him to end up on the insignia as well.
"For you all, it's extermination time!" Chazz declared himself.
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Davis Nash rushed out of the alleyway and looked up to see Fake Doran in the sky.
"To defeat Dark Kiva, we'll make Fake Doran self-destruct with him on it!" Nash planned with a growl. ArcKivat flapped after his new partner.
"Henshin."
ArcKivat connected to the black belt around Davis' waist and transformed him into Kamen Rider Arc (A/N: Normal Rider size). A Fuestle materialised in ArcKivat's mouth.
Wake Up!
The chains on Davis' chest armour broke off and dark energy emitting from the armour turned day into night. It connected with the moon, where a hellish eye with black vines descended onto the Earth. Davis jumped to the air and found himself engulfed by the black vines. ArcKivat's faceplate fell off and he became MechaKivat.
Davis became the massive Legend Arc.
Chazz twisted around to see Davis' mega-sized form fly into view. Undeterred by the large Rider, Chazz commanded that Fake Doran fire its Stasis Missiles. The dragon complied with the request, but Davis just swatted the missiles away like tiny rocks.
"My turn." Davis taunted, using his molten-like arms to fire at Fake Doran. Concentrating all his power to move Fake Doran out of firing range, Chazz accidentally released Wolfe, Hao & Reina from the insignia. With a spur-of-the-moment team-up, the three kicked Chazz off of Fake Doran. They followed him down and attempted to fight him.
Garuru, Come!
A distorted version of the Garuru Saber blocked their advance and batted them backwards.
"Good kills come in good time... so I'll see you three soon!" Chazz declared. He disappeared into the woods as Davis descended to the ground, reverting to normal Rider size. He picked up Wolfe by the arm.
"You okay?" Davis asked.
"General?" Wolfe recognised. Davis' gaze turned to Hao & Reina.
"We have a mission, Darren... let's get to it." Davis reminded him. He summoned the massive Arc Trident from his chest and assumed a battle-ready position, as did Wolfe. Hao & Reina responded by doing the same.
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Takato made the pull from the hat that determined who would face who during the third round. He messed around in the hat, gripped something and then pulled it out... it was an imitation of Kiva's Basshaa Fuestle.
Takato: "So the first competitor of our next match is Kamen Rider Kiva, and he shall be facing..."
Takato reached into the hat again and pulled out an imitation of a Rouse Card, which had a spider insignia on it.
Takato: "...Kamen Rider Leangle."
Shocked by the draw, Phoenix glanced over at Randall, who was watching the whole thing unfold with an ironic smile.
"What irony." Randall began. "When we're on bad terms, we don't get to fight, but when we're getting along, we can fight all we like."
"Irony or no irony... this will be a good chance to get a few things off our chests. I didn't come here to lose, and I'm sure you didn't either. May the better Rider win." Phoenix responded, putting his hand out for Randall to shake.
Randall gladly took it: "May the better man win."
He walked away and Jarek came running up, growling with disgust as he passed Randall. Phoenix was surprised to see his brother.
"Nightmare? What the heck is going on?" Phoenix wondered.
"Jack found me and offered me a position on his team. Listen... it's important that you and your friends go to Jack right away. He has a few things to say." Jarek explained. Sagark squeaked at Kivat & Tatsulot.
"Calm down." Kivat replied. Phoenix went over and notified the others, who followed him to Jack's office. Nero immediately saw the Bio IXA system and the damaged Bio Gatack Zecter on the desk.
"Sempai, what's going on?" Nero asked. Jack stood up from his chair with the Bio IXA Wolverine's Claw in hand.
"The Fake Riders' numbers have been shortened, but that's not why I've called you in here. We discovered Mick Emerson's corpse as we came into Battle Creek and it seemed eerie that he had no stab wounds or blast wounds. My forensic team is looking into it. As for the Fake Riders' gear, the creation signatures look alien to me. So I'll give you the card of someone that can help: Professor Jaden Evan Stryder. He owns the Museum of Scientific Research in Albert City, so if you get chance, take a picture of the signature to him and maybe he'll be able to help us out. Tell him I sent you because he owes me a few favours." Jack explained.
The gang could hear announcements by Takato sound off in the background.
"I think it's time for your battle, brother. Give him hell." Jarek said. Phoenix nodded lightly and ran from the room with Kivat & Tatsulot flying after him.
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Takato took centre-stage once more before the next battle began: "We have a great battle for you today, fans... Kamen Rider Kiva, by the luck of the draw, will face Kamen Rider Leangle in a battle many will call main event worthy! Both Riders have everything to gain in this battle! At their current scores, both slightly scrape over relegation, but the winner of this battle will squeeze into the top 50 with no problems at all! And the loser shall be left with a point above relegation. Riders, begin!"
Bite!
"Henshin!" Phoenix & Randall yelled at the same time, standing across from each other.
Open Up!
Kiva & Leangle charged into their fight at the sound of the horn. Phoenix jumped over and dodged the Leangle Rouser at every turn, getting some kicks in from his chained-up boot along the way. Randall roused a card as Phoenix aimed a kick.
Gel!
Randall's body became resistant to attack, allowing himself a free shot at Phoenix with a swing of his Leangle Rouser. Phoenix went down hard, but wouldn't let one shot stop him. He leapt up to a platform and took hold of the mounted turret. Randall ran all over the battleground to dodge the high-powered blasts.
Randall jumped to the barricade and grinded along it on his Rouser like a skateboard. When he reached the barricade near the cheapseats, Randall leapt right into Phoenix, sending them both flying off the platform. Standing up to face one another again, Phoenix pulled out all three Form Fuestles while Randall reached to a small black box connected to his wrist known as the Rouse Absorber and pulled out two cards.
Garuru Saber! Basshaa Magnum! Dogga Hammer!
Absorb Queen! Fusion Jack!
Phoenix unchained into Dogabaki Form and Randall assumed Leangle's Jack Form. The Leangle Rouser's three ring-blades had spikes spring out of them. With the Dogga Hammer, Phoenix charged in and clashed weapons with his former rival. They remained evenly matched as Phoenix equipped himself with both the Basshaa Magnum and the Garuru Saber while Randall took out a couple more Rouse Cards.
Blizzard! Poison! Screw!
ICE VENOM CRUSH!
Randall leapt into the air with his fist a glacier of both poison and ice, coming crashing down upon Phoenix with his Rider Punch. Phoenix vainly tried to blast Randall on the way down until he hit Randall's fist, which froze him in the air. Phoenix put his boot forward and crossed his arms.
Wake Up!
The Hell's Gate on Phoenix's boot opened and he hit the Dogabaki Darkness Moon Break, which shattered Randall out of the air and out of his glacier state. The boot sealed back up as Randall gingerly got to his feet. He reached for his Rouse Absorber once again and pulled out a new card, bearing the image of a tarantula. He swiped it through the Absorber.
Evolution King!
All thirteen of Leangle's Rouse Cards infused into his armor, becoming the more regal Leangle King Form. He gained the double-edged broadsword staff known as the Leangle King Rouser. Not to be outdone, Phoenix reverted to Kiva Form and pulled out the Tatsulot Fuestle.
Tatsulot!
"Pyunpyun! Tension Fortissimo!" Tatsulot greeted, as he broke the chains on Kiva's shoulders. Tatsulot circled Phoenix for a while and then attached to the wrist brace.
Henshin!
Golden bats made of light changed his armour into the golden Emperor Form. With a swipe of his fire-powered fist, Phoenix completed the transformation. He jumped for the turrets again, but Randall responded by inserting the Rouse Card from before into the King Rouser.
Gel!
Randall aimed the Rouser at the turrets and turned them into a watery version of themselves. Phoenix fell right through the platform and left himself wide open for Randall to strike at him again. And strike Randall did, blasting his former rival with high-powered slashes repeatedly. Phoenix rolled across the ground and pulled the horn on Tatsulot.
Garuru Fever!
The Garuru Saber was summoned to the battle and connected with Tatsulot to become a dual-bladed sword of flames. The battle resumed immediately, with Phoenix taking the advantage. The feral rage of the Garuru Saber was channelled into each and every blow. Randall protected himself by combining different Rouse Cards to his advantage, almost rendering Phoenix's assault useless.
Basshaa Fever!
The Basshaa Magnum replaced the Garuru Saber for now, changing Phoenix's tactics. But even that wasn't working, as Randall's attacks broke through the long range. Phoenix found himself outclassed at whatever he did, even with the high-powered Dogga Hammer. Phoenix ended up easy pickings.
"Thanks for the fight, Chad... but it looks like I win." Randall said, taking five cards from his Rouse Deck.
Clubs 2, Clubs 3, Clubs 4, Clubs 5, Clubs 6: Straight Blizzard Crash!
Randall charged up for his Rider Kick, but Phoenix wouldn't be beaten that easily. He got right back up and pulled the horn on Tatsulot.
Wake Up Fever!
Phoenix rose into the air with the Emperor Moon Break, vying for control of the finisher.
"Give him hell."
"Well... wouldn't wanna' disappoint him." Phoenix thought lightheartedly. In a flash of light, the occupants of this arena were blinded.
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"I got 'em, general." Wolfe encouraged, taking a Bio Whistle from his holsters.
Bio Execution: Blitzkrieg Bomber, Rise Up!
A flurry of shots engulfed Hao & Reina, forcing them to revert to human form.
Davis was pleased with this and started to move forward, when he heard ArcKivat talk to him.
"What are you doing? You don't need him. Be done with this hindrance."
Davis knew he should have protested, but part of his mind didn't want to. This part of his mind slowly took effect around his whole mind and he went mad. His omnilens cracked and he hit one knee in pain. Wolfe noticed and went to help.
"You think this is a chance to get outta' here?" Hao asked. Reina just nodded before they ran off. Wolfe tried to help Davis stabilize.
"Begone, you pathetic wretch!" ArcKivat barked. Suddenly, Davis took the Arc Trident and stabbed all the way through Wolfe's chest.
"General..." He muttered. Wolfe reverted to human form one last time before he finally died. Davis then violently swung the Arc Trident across, sending Wolfe's carcass across the ground.
"That's for leaving me to die at Dark Kiva's hands." Davis growled coldly.
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"Phoenix... Phoenix?!"
Phoenix's eyes flickered open to see Taryse.
"Yo, did I just get blessed or something?" Phoenix smiled. Taryse returned the smile.
"It was a draw." Came Randall's voice. He extended his hand out to Phoenix. Phoenix took the hand in confusion before Randall helped him up.
"What?" Phoenix asked.
"The double Rider Kick knocked us both out of our Rider forms and temporarily out of consciousness. We both get points and move out of relegation's path. Congrats." Randall explained.
Phoenix grinned: "We may fight again another day."
"Here's hoping." Randall replied. Nero & Jessie joined them, but then Hao & Reina came hobbling into the arena.
"What happened?" Nero inquired.
"We have a major problem... concerning you." Hao huffed, looking at Phoenix.
"Me?" Phoenix wondered.
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A/N: Another day, another chapter finished. To recap, Jack's team find the deceased Mick Emerson, Dark Kiva tries to destroy Bio Garren, Agito & Kuuga unsuccessfully, Davis Nash becomes Kamen Rider Arc and drives both Dark Kiva & Fake Doran off before going mad and killing Darren Wolfe with the Arc Trident, Phoenix & Randall (sporting a Jack & King Form, both of my own creation) fight to a draw... and then Hao & Reina go to alert Nero's group about Dark Kiva!
Next time on Tournament Kamen Rider: The Triple Den-O 3-way battle begins as Sword Form, Nega Form & Wing Form clash, Spike's team receives some bad news, Hao teams with Reina to face Korsen Korajo & Byayaku Kyrosai in a 2-on-2 effort and Professor Jaden Stryder meets Nero after Nero's battle! Pyunpyun!
This is a presentation of DJ Diddy Dog - KIVA FORM.
Wake Up! Release the chains of destiny!
P.S. Go on over and check out Wizard's TKR AU fanfic 'The Kiyome Accident'. I enjoyed the first chapter and I'm sure you will too if you read , and if you want your characters in that fic, I'd be quick! Ja Ne!