Tournament Kamen Rider.

Chapter 44: The Tournament Continues.

Takato: "Ladies and gentlemen, the next battle will be contested under 3-on-3 rules, meaning the winning team all advance and the losers are all disqualified. It shall be Kamen Riders Caucasus, Hercus and Ketaros..."

Kazuma and his thugs stood up, ready for a fight.

Takato: "...against Kamen Riders Delta, Shadowmoon and Agito!"

Travis, Jessie & Hao walked out onto the field, as did Kazuma, Oda & Yamato. Travis strapped the Delta Driver to his waist. Jessie summoned the Shadowmoon Kingstone. Hao summoned the Agito Alter Ring. The Kabutech Zecters flew into their respective positions on Kazuma, Oda & Yamato's wrists.

Takato: "Begin!"

The horn sounded.

"Henshin!"

Standing By! Complete!

HENSHIN!

Change Beetle!

Both teams split up and paired off. Hao rumbled with Oda, Jessie took on Yamato and Travis got Kazuma one-on-one. Travis & Kazuma traded blaster bolts from the Delta Gun and the ZECT Kunai Gun as they charged for one another before they traded the weapons for brawling when they met at the middle.

Travis kicked Kazuma in the midsection and jumped using Kazuma's chest as a springboard. He drew the Delta Gun again, and shot at Kazuma repeatedly as he descended down. Before he hit the ground, Travis wrapped his legs around Kazuma's neck and then backflipped, sending Kazuma flying onto his back. Kazuma got up in anger and violently twisted the Caucasus Zecter 180 degrees.

Rider Beat!

With Kunai Gun in hand, Kazuma went for the Rider Beat and grinded the blade against Travis' chest. Travis withdrew his weapon and brought it up to his mouthguard.

"Check!"

Exceed Charge!

Travis shot at Kazuma's chest, the dimensional spike causing distance between the two opponents. Travis took to the air again and bashed into Kazuma with the Lucifer's Hammer. Kazuma was not out however, causing Travis to try for a new tactic.

"3, 3, 3..." Travis said to the Delta Blaster unit.

Standing By!

Travis hooked the Delta Phone in.

Awakening!

Travis form-changed to Delta's Blaster Form. He twisted out the unit into blade mode and wailed into Kazuma at high speeds. Travis kicked the thuggish gang leader in the chest twice before roundhouse slashing him.

"Check!"

Exceed Charge!

The blade of the Delta Blaster enlarged in the air and Kazuma could do nothing as Travis sliced through him like butter. Kazuma dropped to the ground in defeat as the Caucasus Zecter flew away.

Hao had a hard time dealing with the brutality that Oda brought to battle. Repeated shot after shot from the ZECT Kunai in Axe mode rained down upon the Emperor's Fist student hard. Hao backflipped to get away, but Oda just clocked up and attacked him again, this time at high speeds. As the Clock Up ended, Hao got to his feet and summoned the extra horns on his helmet, preparing for the Rider Kick. The Agito symbol under him converged to his kicking leg before Hao jumped.

Clock Up!

Oda disappeared into the speed of light and Hao crunched into the ground. Oda clocked over and booted Hao in the head as he stopped. Oda twisted the Hercus Zecter.

Rider Beat!

Oda charged in with the Kunai Axe and went for his signature attack, but Hao summoned the Burning Alter Ring and slapped the side pads. A fireball negated Oda's onslaught, and Hao had assumed Burning Form, wielding the Shining Caliber in Dual mode. Oda tried for the Rider Beat again, but he was no match for the brutal power of Burning Form. Hao used his weapon to effortlessly send Oda flying.

"Emperor's Fist! Way of the Agito: Burning Bomber!"

Hao leapt into the air, the Shining Caliber ablaze, and came crashing down upon Oda with all his might in Burning Form's signature weapon attack. Oda fell to the ground immediately, and the Hercus Zecter flew away from his defeated body.

Jessie & Yamato were a little more forgiving than their teammates, but that was not by much. Both were determined to win. Jessie kicked Yamato on both sides and then tried to sweep the brains of Kazuma's operation, but Yamato backflipped over and booted Jessie full-on in the chest. Jessie slid across the ground. As he tried to get up, Yamato clocked up and used the speed of light to ensure Jessie stayed on the floor.

Clock Over!

Yamato reappeared to the naked eye and equipped himself with the Kunai Gun. Jessie struggled to get up while Yamato tried to strike from behind. However, Jessie blocked the blow with the Sword of Eternal Night and the Wolf King Saber. With a Rider Cutting-like clamp, Jessie smashed the Kunai into two pieces.

"Wolf King Henshin RX!"

RX Arch-Angel Form flashed before Jessie evolved to his ultimate form, RX Wolf King Form.

"Ore no hissatsu waza... Shadow Rider Slash!" Jessie commanded, both of his swords ablaze. He rushed in and swiped at Yamato with a swift double strike. Yamato hit the ground and the Ketaros Zecter flew away.

Takato announced: "Here are your winners of this 3-on-3 battle, KAMEN RIDERS DELTA BLASTER FORM, AGITO BURNING FORM AND SHADOWMOON RX WOLF KING FORM!"

Travis, Jessie & Hao all regrouped, touching fists in congratulations for one another. They turned to the trio of thugs.

"That's what you get for teaming up with a scumbag like Stryder!" Travis yelled. Kazuma was quick to gather his troops and get away fast.

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"Sempai, what happened to you?" Nero asked, noticing the bumps, bruises and scrapes Jack had obtained.

"I went looking for Jaden." Jack replied simply.

Nero was confused: "Wait, what?! You went to fight Jaden alone?!"

"Nero, calm down. He's caused us both problems and I just wanted to find out why... why he used me for all those years. I didn't get a definite answer except that he enjoyed giving me the slip." Jack responded again.

"What if you had been killed?!" Nero continued.

Derek put a hand up: "I wouldn't have let it happen."

"How? You're not even a Rider!" Nero said.

"Because... he's an undercover Fallen." Jack answered. Nero then went wide-eyed.

"Great. We have an undercover Fallen on our side, who's chopped us all up, shot at us and tried to execute us more than once." Nero raged in sarcasm.

"Consequences of keeping up appearances. I'll take full responsibility for that, Nero, but Gaia shall get his. You have my word." Jack explained.

Nero turned to walk away: "Not from you, not from Derek and damn sure not from my friends... Gaia is mine. The pain and suffering he's caused me and everyone else is something I will avenge. I defeated him once and I'll do it again!"

As Nero walked out of the office, Derek patted Jack on the shoulder: "Looks like the superstar heard your wish loud and clear, Professor."

Jack nodded: "He'll fulfil it. That's just who Nero is."

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Takato took centre-stage once more before the next battle began: "We have another great battle for you today, fans... Kamen Rider Kiva, by the luck of the draw, will face Kamen Rider Stronger! Riders, begin!"

Bite!

"Henshin!" Phoenix & MONARCH yelled at the same time, standing across from each other.

Kiva & Stronger charged into their fight at the sound of the horn. Phoenix jumped over and dodged the cyborg at every turn, getting some kicks in from his chained-up boot along the way. Phoenix aimed a kick. MONARCH's body was resistant to attack, allowing himself a free shot at Phoenix with a swing of his fist.

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. MONARCH ran all over the battleground to dodge the high-powered blasts. MONARCH jumped to the barricade and ran across it. When he reached the barricade near the cheapseats, MONARCH 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.

Garuru Saber! Basshaa Magnum! Dogga Hammer!

"Charge Up!"

Phoenix unchained into Dogabaki Form and MONARCH assumed Stronger's Charge Up Form. With the Dogga Hammer, Phoenix charged in and clashed with his opponent. They remained evenly matched as Phoenix equipped himself with both the Basshaa Magnum and the Garuru Saber while MONARCH prepared for his finisher, the Cho-Denji Drill Kick.

MONARCH leapt into the air with his devastating kick, coming crashing down upon Phoenix with it. Phoenix vainly tried to blast MONARCH on the way down until he hit MONARCH's boot, which sent him to the ground. 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 sent MONARCH back into the air. The boot sealed back up as MONARCH gingerly got to his feet. Phoenix 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 DoGaBaKi Emperor Form. With a swipe of his fire-powered fist, Phoenix completed the transformation. He jumped for the turrets again, but MONARCH responded by thrusting his blazing fist forward, sending an electrical bolt at Phoenix,who fell right off the platform and left himself wide open for MONARCH to strike at him again. And strike MONARCH did, blasting his opponent with high-powered energy punches 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. Phoenix decided to switch it up a bit.

Basshaa Fever!

The Basshaa Magnum replaced the Garuru Saber. But even that wasn't working, as MONARCH'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. MONARCH charged up for his Stronger DenKick, but Phoenix wouldn't be beaten that easily. He got right back up and pulled the horn on Tatsulot.

"Pull it again!" Tatsulot suggested. Phoenix pulled it about three more times. The Wake Up Fuestle's tune played, and Phoenix found his body twist out. Phoenix changed into a dragon-like creature. This was Kiva's Flight Style.

On the sidelines, Taryse was stunned: "I'm marrying a dragon?!"

Nero smiled: "Could be worse... you could be marrying a lion."

MONARCH hadn't been ready for Flight Style and he paid for it. Phoenix soared in and grabbed MONARCH by the arms. Phoenix flew the cyborg all around the arena, ascended further into the air and then swooped down. He crushed MONARCH into the floor, which left an imprint of the Kiva insignia. Flight Style flew back a bit and then reverted to Kiva. Stronger changed back into MONARCH in short order.

Takato: "The winner of this battle, KAMEN RIDER KIVA DOGABAKI EMPEROR FORM!"

Phoenix walked back to his friends, but Taryse was weary.

"Um, hi, babe?" Phoenix said. Slowly, Taryse took his hand.

"Sorry, Chad... just a little freaked by you turning into a dragon-thing, that's all." Taryse replied.

Phoenix sighed: "You aren't the only one. What the hell was that, Tatsulot?!"

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A/N: And so Chapter 44 comes to a close with Travis, Hao & Jessie triumphing over the Kabutech Riders, Nero is none too happy after finding out about Jack & Derek's interaction with Jaden/Gaia before he vows to defeat the villanous cyborg and Phoenix uses Flight Style to overcome MONARCH! Just as a side note to all my readers: these last couple of chapters have been kind of short, I know. Future chapters will make up for this I promise you. And another thing, some people keep asking for OCs to be put in the story but I'm going to tell you right now, I'm not taking anymore as we're too far into it. But check back for my future projects and how OCs can be featured in those!

Next time on Tournament Kamen Rider: Nero faces off with Teruo Kiba/Ohja in the make or break match, Zane fights in Ray's place against Korsen Korajo/Psyga and after a long day, Jack and his aides whittle down the lineup to the final sixteen! Final Attack Ride!

This is a presentation of DJ Diddy Dog - DECADE FORM.

Destroy Everything! Connect Everything!

Coming Soon...

"That place is huge."

"Owned."

"Dude... I finally got it done. The Vent Deck I was working on."

Dax thrust the Gargo Vent Deck out in front of him. The V-Buckle attached to his waist. Dax threw his free fist to the side

"Henshin!"

Dax slid the deck in. The suit reflections all crashed into him. Dax had become...

Final Vent!

"Nice to meet you, Gargonix."

"Gargo. Sounds good to me."

Kamen Rider Gargo.

Following the events of Tournament Kamen Rider, Jack Ryker sets up an academy to train the next elite of Kamen Riders and new competitors for the next tournament. Three friends enrol to realise their dream of becoming Riders... and another becomes consumed by darkness in...

ACADEMY KAMEN RIDER!

Which leads to...

"Ore... Cho Sanjou! Geemu No Jikanda!"

"The twilight has led to this! No Brotherhood can measure up to the twilight!"

"Just like old times, hey, buddy?"

"One more time... let's Wake Up Fever these bastards, honey!"

Charge And Up!

I'm here now
I'm doing the best I can
Where are you now?
Did your dreams come true?
Here we go

Get out, Get out
SPARKING
Get out
SPARKING

What does the word "peace" mean?
There should only be a smiling face?
Answer me, reticent God
But the sun rises again
When will that time return?
Swear you won't give up

Break out
Everything day by day
Freak out
Anything step by step
Live the Sin and Let me know Live the Sin
Break down
Make my story
Get down
Make our history
My Heartbeat gonna be faster
Shout, Shout, Shout, Shout Soul

Destiny or deadly
I don't care which ones walking this way
They're nothing together
What if I go back to zero?

Get power of infinity
All meen together make one man at the time of an important decision
Please do not lose your vision
You're the one. Show me only your dance in earnest
Even if wrapped in darkness
Light is beyond the horizon

SPARKING
Believe your own energy
SUPER KING
Get by my hands
SPARKING
Now, Open your wing
SUPER KING
You can do it
Get up, Get up, Get up, Get up, Get up
Take it to the top of the world
SPARKING!!

TOURNAMENT KAMEN RIDER 2! All-new tournament, some old faces, a lot of new ones, same-old ass-kicking mania!

And...

In a future where Hybrids, lead by the evil Black Lioness Hybrid, have taken over the Earth...

"I could get used to ruling this planet."

...and the former competitors of Tournament Kamen Rider have been dying out...

"Not like they need a broadcast anyway... the Hybrids already own our world."

Jack turned to see Chad 'Phoenix' Leiter & Taryse Evans making lunch out of the few groceries they were able to steal in broad daylight. They didn't like how the store owner was killed by Hybrids for being incompetent but this was what they had to do to survive.

Nero Samson is locked up in slavery and servitude...

She broke the kiss, savouring every moment of her "pet's" affection.

"All mine…" She muttered into his ear. "That's what you are, Nero-chan… mine... and mine alone."

Ray Blazer is rotting away in a hospital bed and other Riders who will not bend to the Hybrids' demands have been forced to band together and live underground.

The Kamen Riders hatch a daring plan to rescue Nero and save the world once again, but it will also take the resurrection of a warrior long dead and the return of Nero's courage to defeat the Hybrids...

"Jack-san asked me to come in here and soothe your healing with some music."

"In my prayer... I wished for the strength to defeat you!"

"Henshin!"

That violin shall play again...

GEKIJOBAN TOURNAMENT KAMEN RIDER: RESURRECTION YAMI!