Kamen Rider Forge Remnant

Craft 6: The Next Morning

We are Artoria…

I sit alone at the Cafeteria Table, silently eating my breakfast with a folder sitting next to my food. Thoughts cloud my brain with the events of last night. That odd Grimm… It didn't look like a type I had ever seen before. Remembering the look of that Grimm, I'm reminded of another Grimm. It very much looks like Death Stalker...But mutated somehow… No wait. He called it a Cast Grimm, and after the body broke down there was a smaller Grimm… "Excuse me. Artoria." I hear a fast paced voice ask.

Artoria:(looks up) Professor Oobleck, sorry to bother you.(picks up folder) I would figure you would be interested in what I had.

Oobleck:(nods) Yes yes. Miss Goodwitch told me the basic details. She said that it's best I met with you to discuss the matter.

Artoria:(opens folder) I have prepared the necessary materials Professor.

Oobleck is a 6ft 1in man with messy green hair, he has brown eyes. His attire is disheveled: his white shirt partially tucked into his dark-green pants and its collar raised, showing a slack yellow tie, along with mismatched brown and black shoes. He also has round glasses that appear to be opaque. Hold a cup of coffee with him.

Oobleck:(sits down) Excellent, then let's go over everything.

Artoria:(setting out folder) Yes Professor.

We are Taiso

Taiso:(putting parts together) So… This goes here… Barrel connects to the slide assembly, and the recoil guide and spring…

Placing down the slide assembly I turn back to the receiver. Picking up the instructions placed out before me I add in the trigger and the pins. That should be the pins in. I bring the slide and receiver together. "Wait. Don't forget the barrel." Paul said walking up behind me, I look at the slide and see the barrel sitting to the side. "Oh, thanks!" I said taking the barrel and putting it into the slide. Sliding the two parts one over the other, the slide and barrel assembly lock into place. I pull the slide back as it locks into place. Grabbing the magazine and sliding it into the slot. It satisfyingly clicks into place, I grab the slide again and pull back. The slide clicks into place, I put my finger on the trigger and pull it back. The hammer swings up and hits the firing pin with an audible click.

Taiso:(mumbles) Yes, finally…(puts down pistol) Sorry, Paul. I really wanted to improve my work with guns. So I figured a handgun would be a good start.

Paul:(nods) That's fine. But that's what we have classes for. Still, It's good to see that you are proactive. I know some smiths who cannot for the life of them move out of their comfort zone. But that's not important right now. I got a call from the head office, it seems the Headmaster wishes to speak to you.

Taiso:...(looks at Paul) Is he mad?

Paul:(shrugs) Beats me, I can never tell with him. But he might become mad if you try and run from it.

Taiso:(slowly gets up) Okay… Sorry if I am late for the Entrance Trials.

Paul:(crosses arms) I am not the one you should say that to. I will put all your stuff away, now go on.

Taiso:(nods) Yes sir. Thank you.

Grabbing my scroll and keys, I walked out of the workshop onto the main campus. The Campus streets are bustling with students and staff as they head off towards their classes or their jobs. The sounds of people and footsteps slowly become quieter and quieter. Stepping out of the class halls and into the courtyard, I slow my walk as I come up to where I fought the Cast Grimm. Huh, someone cleaned up the mess I made… Scratching the back of my head, I went to the main building and started walking. As I walk, a second pair of footsteps follow me with near perfect rhythm that matches my own footsteps. The steps are so perfect one wouldn't even notice if it were not accented with the sound of audible breathing. Is this guy out of breath or something? I stop in front of the fountain, slowly turning my head back. I snap around…

Taiso:(looks around)... Huh?...(turns around) I could have sworn-

Forge…

Taiso:(steps back) Wha?!

Nothing. Nothing stands in front of me… The silence of the moment is shattered as the fountain in front of the headmaster tower activates spewing water from the top in elegant fashion. Scanning my surroundings I look for anything odd. ...What… Who the hell was that?... Reaching into my pocket I take out the mold I had acquired yesterday. It's metal still covered with the white bone of Grimm and cracks down parts of the mold… Do I-Did I know… Who ever that was? I look around again to see no one. Looking at the mold I clench my hand, pocketing it before walking back to the tower.

We are observers…

Taiso enters the tower, the sliding doors slide shut. From the fountain a man in a suit walks up to the fountain sitting down on the edge of the water. "Sigh~" The man puts his face in his hands. "We were just out for a drink…" He mutters to himself. "How did he get himself killed in front of everyone?" The man mumbles. The Fountains water behind him bubbles as something comes out onto the surface of the water. "Huh?" The man turns back to look at the water.

Man:(stands up and steps back) That's…!

Floating on the surface of the water, the same bottle of the Drunk man floats. Slowly stepping forward the man looks at the bottle. The man looks around for anyone, then looking at the bottle he extends his arm out and leans forwards to reach for the bottle. As his hand approaches the bottle dips under the water. "What the?!" The man steps back from the fountain.

Man:(shaking head no) ... No way I'm staying here…

The man turns around and starts to walk off. As he walks off, the man trips on something. Catching himself he looks back to see a long dark tentacle grabbing his leg. "Wha-?" Multiple tentacles launch out of the water grabbing the man. "M-Murhg?! Huup! Huurp!" The man shouts, his voice muffled by the large tentacle wrapped over his mouth. The Tentacles drag him into the fountain… A bottle floats up to the surface.

We are Taiso… Beacon Headmasters office...

The elevator slows down as we hit the top floor. A bell sounds as the door opens. "Here is your destination. Headmaster Ozpin is waiting for you inside." The receptionist said gesturing for me to exit the elevator. "Thank you." I said stepping out of the elevator and into the Headmaster office. My eyes gaze around the room seeing the massive clockwork of the office. My vision then turns to the other end of the room. Sitting behind a clockwork styled desk is the Headmaster of Beacon Academy, Ozpin.

Ozpin:(smiles) Welcome, Taiso Umehara. Nice to meet you.

Taiso:(bows) Nice to meet you as well Headmaster.(points at elevator) Um… Was there really a need for an escort?

Ozpin:(leans back in chair) Well, considering you got lost twice on the way here and when you actually got her, I was not sure if you could find your way up here. Pardon me.

Taiso:(waves hands) Ah-No! H-Headmaster, it's not an unfounded concern… And I assume this is why you called me here?

Ozpin: No, not about that.(gestures to sit) Come, take a seat.

I walk up to the desk and take a seat in the pair of chairs situated before the desk. "I would like you to take a look at something." Ozpin said as he types in a few keys on his desk as a holographic screen comes up. Flipping the screen to face me, I see a video recording of… Me… Transforming…

Taiso:(internally) AAAAAAAAHHHHHHHH~!?

Ozpin: Kamen Rider… Forge was it?(stands up) The 5th Rider, spoken in the legends of the 4 kings… And you are the bearer of the Lost King's belt. Or I suppose it's better to say, the humble Smiths belt.

Taiso:(confused) Wh-Wha… I-I have good reasons for this.

Ozpin:(smiles) I am sure you do have genuine reasons for taking the belt. Do not worry, no one but a select few staff members know of this.

Taiso: D-Does Artoria know about this?

Ozpin: Rest assured that she does not know about this. Though she is investigating you.

Slumping down into my chair a small sigh escaped my lips. Great… I'll have to dodge her questions when I see her again. I put my face in my hands. I screwed up big time! "I see you were not expecting this." Ozpin said as he placed something on the desk in front of me. Looking up from my hands I see a mug of warm cocoa. "I-Is this… For me?" I ask pointing to myself, Ozpin nods as he drinks from his own mug.

Ozpin: I have no intention to expose you. Instead, I wish to give you some help.

Taiso:(looks at Ozpin) What… Kind of help?

Ozpin:(Puts down mug) A kind you will understand. As you know the Hunters and Huntresses are going to go through a trial.(sits down) All 4 riders will participate. I suspect whoever is sending these Cast Grimm after you will attack the 4 during the trail.

Ozpin grabs a small wooden case, he opens the case and retrieves something out of it before closing it again and putting it to the side. "I would like you to have this." Ozpin said, sliding the item he retrieved from the case to me. It's… A mold? Picking up the mold I look at the design. "A… Key mold?" I ask, inspecting the mold. Ozpin slides a piece of paper over to me.

Ozpin:(grabs mug) Insert that mold into your arm Forge. You can figure out the rest.

Taiso:(inspects Mold) Umm… Okay.(pockets mold and paper) Is… That all you need me here for?

Ozpin:(points at Taiso) One last thing. Go to the location on the paper, the contents inside are yours.(turns away) You may leave when you want.

I glance down at the warm mug in my hand. "Okay… After I finish my Cocoa, this is really good." I said, lifting up the mug to my mouth I take another sip of the warm chocolate. "Thank you. It's a personal recipe of mine." Ozpin said with a smile on his face.

Beacon Academy Garage…

Taiso:(looking at paper) Garage No 5...

Walking down the line of garages with many different vehicles parked. May as well know what's inside here. I have to quickly tho, the entrance exam is going to start and it's all hands on deck for today. Coming up on the designated garage, I glanced inside. Sitting inside is a beautiful yellow orange bike.

Taiso:(walks up to bike) Whoa~... No way, this is so cool!(looks at ignition)... Wait… Where are the keys?

I look around the room, finding nothing… looking back down at the paper. Is this the right Garage? Stepping out, I glance at the garage number. "...Oh. This is 4..." I said stepping away from the garage. Why was this left out in the open? Walking over to the Garage across from 4, I check the num again. Garage No 5. This is the one. The Gate is closed, I grab the shutter and check if it's unlocked. It is, pulling the shutter door up I look inside. Sitting inside is a single bike.

The bike is a 4 wheel All-Terrain vehicle. The design is a basic black and red, off road bike with 2 large lights on the front with railing and space for two people. At the Handlebar is a console with a slot for a key.

Taiso: A… Key slot?

Craft 6 Complete.