AN: Hey, guys I know that you're all waiting for the next chapter of Code Eternal…which I have cancelled.

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Stage 8: The Trump Card, Joker.

Rai was rolling around his bed trying to shake off strange dreams that he's been having. But little did he know those dreams were actually memories.

Rai has been playing with Stella and their mother was watching them with a smile on her face. Their mother had black hair, brown eyes, and was wearing a purple kimono. Just then an older man appeared; he had grey hair, a beard, blue eyes, and had a build. Rai and Stella noticed the man kissing their mother and they jumped on him.

"Hey, I see my two little kids as hyper as ever." The man said while getting up.

"Tou-san, where did you go last week?" Rai asked. Their father knelt and messed up Rai's hair.

"Just some work but it's out of the way now. C'mon, I'm thinking we should go out for lunch today." The children cheered and followed their parents.

Rai gets up from the bed, sweating a little, and looked at his clock. The clock said 5 a.m. and Rai looked at his hands and the GaiaMemory.

"What happened?" Rai asked before getting up and ready.

(Later at the hideout)

Lelouch stared at CC and decided to get more information before questioning her. CC looked at Lelouch with a weird expression.

"What? You never saw a girl eat before?"

"Too much, I think. Remind me, why am I letting you use my credit card for this?"

"What? I need some type of reward for helping you."

"Yeah but I don't see why you're using my credit card."

"Ok, I'll go out in the open then to get it. I think there's a Pizza Hut near a police station." Just as CC got up Lelouch pushed her back down to her seat.

"Alright! Alright, I see but can you at least cut back, I'm not swimming in wealth. Hell, this whole setup took years to get ready."

"I make no promises. Also, Orpheus knows about us?"

"Yes, I believe that the Kamen Riders should be open with each other."

"Why? Is it because of insurance?"

"Something like that." Lelouch asked. To him, he needs the Riders to trust each other because to him, they are a separate team and needed to earn their trust in order to work more effectively. Besides so far he found suitable candidates that he mostly likes at the least.

"Ok, anyways, shouldn't you go to class now, boy?" As Lelouch was leaving, he placed the Frog Pod on the floor while CC wasn't looking and the Frog Pod went to a safe place. CC took out her LostDriver and tried to remove the 'leash' again.

Later, Lelouch and Rai decided to resume their chess games from last time. So far, the two are tied, it's been forty five minutes and they already played twelve games. Rai gets up.

"Hey, I'm going to take a little break, you don't mind?"

"Not at all." Lelouch replied before going to the table and reading a magazine. Just as Rai was walking in the hallway he sees Kallen. Kallen placed a note in his hand.

"Go to the address there after school today. Make sure you're not followed." Kallen said as whispered it in Rai's ear. Kallen immediately left, leaving Rai to ponder. In the room, Lelouch opened his STAG phone.

"I gave it to him." Kallen said.

"Good, make sure everything is prepared. I, Cyclone, and Skull will be there."

"Skull?"

"Our latest addition, I'll explain later to you the others." Lelouch hung up and smiled, hoping to get his latest…chess piece.

Rai went to the address which was a small warehouse in Shinjuku, strangely not far from the warehouse where he and Kallen were at a few days ago. Rai arrives at the entrance and sees Kallen, who had her default hairstyle, energetic appearance, and different clothes. Rai was surprised.

"What do you think? Compared to how I look at school, I mean. Does it surprise you?"

"Maybe a little."

"Follow me." Kallen went inside the front and Rai did so too. The place was dark And Kallen brought out her flashlight. She knelt at the floor and pulled a hatch revealing underground stairs. She went in and Rai followed. The place appeared to be an abandoned shopping center. Kallen soon faced Rai.

"Rai, I want to ask a favor from you."

"What is it?"

"Will…you fight against Britannia with us?" Rai was surprised and speechless.

"I…"

"Please, you understand that what Britannia's doing is wrong, right?"

"…"

"The way you felt at Shinjuku and how you defended that man-."

"You saw that?" Kallen nodded.

"After seeing that, I know that you're closer to being Japanese than Britannian. Please fight with us."

"Us? Wait, the terrorists from the other day, The Black Knights, you're one of them?" Rai asked.

"We're not terrorists…we're knights of justice fighting for the sake of Japan. Our leader and the others like him can accomplish this."

"Leader? Others like him?"

"Yes, we're going to meet them. So please Rai, fight with us…for Japan." Kallen said before leading Rai further into the area. They reached the end of an underground tunnel. The two entered an area with bright light and several Black Knight members. In front of them were three figures wearing leather jackets with red highlights. Two of them wore hoods while the third was wearing a white fedora which was covering his face. Two of them were guys and one of them was a girl.

The one in the middle looked at them and nodded. The three brought out their LostDrivers and the one with the fedora took it off but kept it in front of his face. The three brought out their Memories. Rai was surprised because other than color and letter, they looked just like his Joker Memory. The three pressed on them.

"ETERNAL!"

"CYCLONE!"

"SKULL!"

"Henshin!" all three announced before placing their Memories in the slots and tilting it.

"ETERNAL!"

"CYCLONE!"

"SKULL!"

Rai watched in surprise as particles formed up on them. Soon all three Riders were in their appropriate armor. He soon wondered if his Joker Memory could do the same.

"Rai, these are the Kamen Riders." Kallen said and pointed out to the ones on the side. "This is Kamen Rider Skull and Cyclone." Kallen said as she pointed at them. She soon pointed at the one in the middle. "This is Kamen Rider Eternal, the original Kamen Rider. Leader of the Black Knights and Kamen Riders."

Eternal walked up to Rai and examined him.

"Kallen told me much about you. We are grateful for the help the other day. I had Kallen observe you and I must say, you've impressed me and the other Riders." Rai looked at Kallen with a surprised face.

"Kallen…you're a Black Knight?" Kallen nodded.

"My real name is Kallen Kōzuki and I'm Japanese. 'Kallen Stadfield' is just a disguise that I use. Eternal, I request that Rai should join the Black Knights." Eternal nodded.

"Yes, I and the other Riders were discussing that, ourselves. You have our consent but the decision falls onto Rai." Rai was thinking. "If you refuse, we'll respect your decision. I only ask that you'd keep Kallen's cover a secret." Kallen looks at Rai.

"Please…Rai." Rai thought about it before coming to a decision.

"I've been curious about your group for a while now, Eternal. I'll…join the Black Knights." Kallen gave a wide smile.

"Thank you, Rai!"

"It's decided, then. Welcome to the Black Knights."

A few hours later at the Black Knights' hideout, Rai was trying to get to know everybody. He met, Ohgi, Yoshida, Minami, Inoue, Kento Sugiyama, and Tamaki.

"Nice to meet you." Inoue said.

"Looking forward to working with you." Kento said as he shook Rai's hand.

"If Kallen says you're good then I guess you're good."

"I've wanted to meet you since Kallen told us about you. We all do our part I hope you can do yours." Ohgi said.

So far, Rai seemed to get along with everybody. Well until Tamaki…

"I know Kallen says that she trusts you but that doesn't mean I do." Tamaki stated.

"Tamaki!"

"What? We don't know where this guy comes from and he doesn't know considering his amnesia. He could be a Britannian spy trained to kill us." Tamaki stated.

"No, he's Japanese! I'm sure of it." Kallen said.

"Look, I don't agree with how Britannia does things around here nor would I ever harm any civilian in my way. I agreed to fight with you guys for some of those reasons. If there's anything I can do to earn your trust then let me know." Rai said. Tamaki gestured Rai to follow him. When they arrived, they were in a room that resembled a shooting gallery. Tamaki passed Rai a gun.

"I wanna see how you do. Shoot those cans that I set up." Rai nodded and aimed his gun. Rai soon shot all eight cans in less than two minutes.

"Holy shit. How did you do that?"

"I honestly have no idea. I hope I earned a little of your trust." Rai said as he gave back the gun. Tamaki took it and left while grumbling.

"What's his problem?"

"Don't worry, he's always like that." Kallen explained.

"Nice shooting." Rai and Kallen turned to see Kamen Rider Skull.

"Skull, what is it?" Kallen said. She remembered Eternal introducing Skull, he said that Skull works outside the Black Knights but is considered an ally and a Kamen Rider.

"Eternal asked for Rai. He wants to talk to him about a certain…thing that he has." Skull said. Kallen's eyes widened and nodded at what he meant.

"He's all yours." Kallen answered.

"Good. Rai, follow me." Rai followed Skull to where Eternal and Cyclone was. Skull mentioned Rai's shooting skill.

"That does sound impressive." Cyclone commented.

"I can see why it chose you." Eternal stated.

"What chose me?" Rai asked.

"The GaiaMemory." Rai went for his pocket and pulled it out.

"This is a GaiaMemory." Eternal nodded and proceded to explain about the GaiaMemories such as what they were, where they came from, and how many there are, and how they can be used with a LostDriver.

"So I have the potential to be a Kamen Rider?" Eternal nodded.

"Yes, it's one of the things that I and the rest of the Riders were discussing. We're a small, elite group and we can always welcome potential recruits. But, we're still thinking about it. Remember, you just joined the Black Knights." Rai nodded.

"Eternal, it's almost time." Cyclone reminded him.

"Time for what?" Rai asked.

"An operation for tonight. We will be dealing with Refrain dealership. Do you know what Refrain is?" Rai shook his head. "Refrain is a psychotic drug that twists your senses into believing you've gone to the past."

"There's been a rampant usage among the Elevens here." Skull explained.

"So our plan is to go in and destroy it."

"Exactly, we only have one Knightmare with us. We had a few others but they're in repairs. So right now we will have to rely on our skills here."

"I understand. When do we start?"

"Now." Cyclone answered.

The plan was simple; get in, kill anyone in their way, and burn the drugs. They've had Kallen's Glasgow, a few guns, and the Riders' powers. Eternal and the others were in the district and were nearing the place. Eternal looks at Rai and Skull.

"Rai, Skull, we'll proceed from here. I need you two to take care of any guards you see." Eternal instructed.

"Got it." Rai answered.

"No problem." Skull answered. Everyone moved ahead while Rai and Skull stayed near the buildings. The two see a group of five.

"Ready?" Skull asked. Rai nodded. "Alright, let's go."

Skull and Rai jumped down from the roof. They landed in the middle of the group, and proceeded with fighting. Skull jabbed a guy's neck, head-butted another one, and punched another guy in the face. On Rai's end, a guy tried to fire but Rai dodged grabbed his gun and shot him in the foot before hitting him in the head with it and did the same with the other. The two were looking at the unconscious bodies.

"Not bad." Skull commented.

"Thanks. Didn't know how I did that though, it was just instincts." Rai explained. Skull got on his STAG phone and dialed Eternal.

"Skull, what's your status?" Eternal asked.

"Five men, we took them down. All alive, should we kill them."

"No, we'll them to the police along with the others that surrendered. How fast did you two do it?"

"Two minutes."

"I see, report to our location now."

"Understood." Skull hung up. Skull picked up three of the men by collar; two in his hand and one in the other. Rai picked up the others and followed Skull. They were soon inside the warehouse, Eternal and Cyclone examined the men while the others were in complete shock.

"No way…"

"Did you two do that by yourselves?"

"Wow…"

"How long did that take you?" Tamaki asked.

"Two minutes and Rai took two of them down just as fast as I did."

"That's incredible!" Kallen exclaimed. Eternal looked at Rai and soon at the other Riders. A guard soon came in from behind Rai.

"Hey guys, I heard noise is everything-. Oh shit! The Black Knights!" Just as the guard was about to fire, Rai disarmed the rifle, punched the guy in the gut, and kneed him. Rai then quickly aimed the gun before shooting him in the head. Everyone was speechless.

"Damn, that's one cold son of a -."

"Tamaki!"

"What? I was just thinking out loud."

"Sorry, I just did…what was necessary." Eternal placed a hand on his shoulder.

"Were you aware of it?"

"I was but a part of me felt that it had to be done."

"I see but…you already start down this path, there's no turning back now."

"Who says I am? I'll see this through to the end even if there's blood on my hands." Eternal nodded.

"Good, let's leave before the police comes."

(Later at the underground hideout)

"I have to admit, guy's pretty impressive. He'll make a good Rider." Orpheus stated.

"It appears that Rai's past seems to be more colorful than we thought." CC observed. Lelouch was sitting in his chair thinking.

"I guess…Rai is a very suitable candidate. On our next operation, I'll bring an extra LostDriver to give to him at the end. But, I just hope that whatever he remembers doesn't affect his allegiance. Now about the other Memories…" Lelouch looked at Orpheus.

"So far, none of Peace Mark's contacts reported any USBs with a letter and button on them." Orpheus stated. "Wherever these Memories are, let's just hope that no one uses them against us has them."

"I highly doubt that, there is a high chance for the Memories to be in our enemies' hands." CC said.

"At least we'll be prepared. Orpheus, are any of the Glasgows repaired?" Orpheus shook his head.

"Not really besides if there any witnesses seeing Peace Mark Knightmares then they'll accuse the Black Knights of working with terrorists." Orpheus explained before yawning. "Well, I'm heading at my hideout; just call me when you need me. Orpheus said before leaving. CC and Lelouch went the bed as well but CC was already in the bed leaving Lelouch with the floor again.

During class Lelouch, Kallen, and Rai were in class trying to resist falling asleep from last night's activities. Soon Kallen just got up.

"The Black Knights!" She screamed and everyone just laughed at her. Later at the end of classes Kallen was talking to the others.

"You really shouldn't doze off like that." Shirley warned.

"Well…I…"

"You could learn from Lelouch, he's an expert when it comes to sleeping in class." Rivalz said as he pointed out Lelouch, who was sitting at his desk.

"He's sleeping now?"

"Don't know, I don't even know what he does at night but whatever it is, it's making him sleep through half of his schedule." Rai soon walked up to Lelouch.

"Hey, Rai." Lelouch greeted. Rai stepped back from surprise. "Just to be clear, I don't fall asleep all the time."

"Yeah, I-I was just checking on you."

"Ok, so Rai, you and Kallen seemed just as out of it as I am." Lelouch observed.

"Well we did have plans."

"I see, so what do you think of Area 11 so far?" Rai thought about it.

"I really don't know what to say. For Britannians, it's practically an everyday home but to Ele-Japanese, it's a slave pen. Personally, I don't agree with the current status of the Japanese and hope that one day that they can regain their former status."

"I see. Thanks, I really needed an opinion on this." Lelouch said. Before he can do anything else, Kallen approached them.

"Hey Lelouch, can I talk to Rai for a bit?"

"No problem, he's all yours." Kallen nodded and led Rai to the roof. Lelouch got his STAG Phone out, let it discreetly transform, and let it out through the window.

"So what's up, Kallen?" Rai asked.

"I just got word of the next operation. Tomorrow night, we'll meet at the mobile base." Rai nodded and noticed Kallen holding a box.

"What is that?"

"Remember our talk from last time? I want to see if you can eat this with chopsticks." Kallen explained as she gave the box to Rai.

"Ok." Rai said and soon he was eating with no trouble whatsoever leaving more evidence that Rai is Japanese. The STAG beetle was watching their whole conversation and flew back to Lelouch a few minutes later. Lelouch checked it.

"Well, at least I won't have much trouble with him now." Lelouch said as he placed the STAG phone away before resuming his business. Lelouch enters the student council room and sees everyone in a cat costume. Lelouch gets the gist of the situation and quickly walked away before anyone noticed him. He sees Kallen and Rai walking in the hallway.

"Lelouch, where are you heading?" Rai asked.

"Getting some fresh air also be careful when you go inside. Madam President is having everyone in cat costumes."

"What?"

"Just see for yourself. I got to go, see you guys."

(The next day at the hideout)

Lelouch and CC were going to meet with Orpheus at the mobile base and were putting their uniforms on.

"So Lelouch, are you planning on making Rai a Kamen Rider?" CC asked as she zipped up her jacket.

"Rai is a suitable candidate but until I know more about him, I'll add a few safety precautions like I did yours."

"What kind?"

"Other than electric shocks, there are a few other things but I don't want to give any away." Lelouch explained before getting on his bike.

"Speaking of which, do you did the same thing with Orpheus?"

"Not really, his has fewer restrictions then yours."

"I'm hurt, you don't trust me?"

"Considering I don't know a whole lot about you, unless you want to open up now?" CC scoffed.

"Right, remember, we don't have to be buddies. I just need you to be alive long enough."

"Fine, c'mon Orpheus should be there by now." Lelouch said as he got his helmet on. Soon the two left and were ready to begin the operation.

(At the Black Knight's mobile base)

Lelouch, in his hooded uniform, steps out of his office and sees CC eating pizza, Orpheus talking to Minami and Tamaki, and Rai talking with the others.

"Rai, I would like to speak with you later after the operation."

"Sure, is something wrong?" Lelouch shook his head.

"Nothing you have to worry about."

Later, Lelouch, CC, and Orpheus were leading the other Black Knights to the warehouse. They weren't in Rider form because since last time was too easy, they decided to not use their Memories. Rai looks at Kallen and sees something bothering her.

"Hey Kallen, is something wrong?"

"Rai, I'm fine, don't worry." Rai knew something was wrong but was against prying. Soon the group arrived at the garage door. Lelouch nodded and everyone started firing. They removed the garage door and Kallen's Burai entered and started shooting the drug dealers. Kallen soon went through another garage door into a dark room. She looks around and noticed other people on the floor.

Everyone followed and examined the people. They were addicts, those who are under the effects of Refrain. Kallen looked around and becomes further shocked when she sees her biological mother among the addicts. Kallen's Burai picked her up and listened to her mother saying things from the past. Kallen's arm soon exploded and looked to see a Knightpolice.

"The police! Does that mean they're involved as well? Tamaki!"

"Hey, when I checked this place out I saw no cops."

"Corrupted filth!" Lelouch insulted. Rai sees Kallen having trouble and needed to do something. Just as he stepped forward Lelouch placed a hand on his shoulder.

"Do you want to save her?" he asked. Rai looked at Kallen and sees her Knightmare going down. Rai nodded. Lelouch goes into his inside pocket and gives Rai the extra LostDriver.

"This is-!"

"Don't make me regret this." Lelouch stated. Rai walks up and placed the LostDriver on. Rai get the Joker Memory out and looks at it.

"Looks like, the trump card is in my hand." Rai soon pressed the button.

(Play Kamen Rider W Movie OST: Joker Theme)

"JOKER!"

Everyone was surprised that Rai has a GaiaMemory while Lelouch, Orpheus, and CC watched. Rai placed the Memory in the slot. A holographic purple J appeared in front of the slot and began to give off purple sound waves as the Driver itself began to give off a noise.

"Henshin!"

Rai soon pushed the slot.

"JOKER!"

Purple particles formed up on Rai and materialized into armor. Everyone, including the Knightpolice, was surprised by the transformation.

His armor looked exactly like Cyclone's but the color was black and had purple highlighted cuffs and chest. This was Kamen Rider Joker.

"Whoa…" Ohgi stated.

"No way…" Tamaki said. Everyone was just as surprised but Orpheus looked and sees CC unimpressed.

"What's wrong with you?"

"He's copying my armor." CC explained. Joker soon flickered his left hand.

"Kamen Rider…Joker." Joker soon charged and the Knightpolice fired its gun but Joker was too fast for the bullets. Just when Joker was close enough the Knightmare pulled out its knife and attempts to stab Joker. Joker dodged and sees the knife stuck on the floor. Joker soon grabbed the arm and literally pulled it off. He soon started sending punches and kicks on the chest. He soon took out the Joker Memory and placed it in the Maximum Drive slot.

"JOKER! MAXIMUM DRIVE!"

Joker's right fist became consumed by a purple flame.

"RIDER PUNCH!"

Joker jumped and punched the Knightpolice in the torso. The Knightmare moved back a few feet before firing a Slash Harken. Joker grabbed and surprisingly he pulled it towards him and the Knightmare was slowly being dragged as well. When they were at a close distance Joker soon placed his Joker Memory in the Maximum Drive slot again.

"JOKER! MAXIMUM DRIVE!"

Joker let go and jumped up. He got into a side kick position as his right leg became consumed by purple fire.

"RIDER KICK!"

His kick landed in the chest of the Knightpolice. Joker landed as the Knightpolice flew into the wall before exploding. Joker then remembered Kallen and went to check on her. He opened the cockpit and pulled her out.

(End Kamen Rider W Movie OST: Joker Theme)

"Kallen, are you ok!?" Joker asked. Kallen looked at him and her eyes widened at the voice.

"Rai?" Joker nodded. The two soon here Kallen's mother saying something from the past and the others went to them.

Rai was in his room looking at his new LostDriver. Lelouch entered his room and Rai hid the LostDriver.

"Rai, I need to talk to you." Lelouch said.

"Sure, what's up?" Instead of an answer, Lelouch gestured Rai to follow him. Rai followed him into the basement and Lelouch pulled the hidden lever, revealing the hideout. Rai looked around and was amazed by the technology. He looks at Lelouch, who had his Eternal Memory in his hand. Rai instantly knew what that meant.

"Lelouch, you're…Eternal!?" Lelouch nodded and soon Orpheus and CC join them. Rai recognizes Orpheus from the hat leaving CC the only logical option of being Cyclone.

"Rai…we have much to talk about."

Kallen's mother was arrested for drug use and was in a vegetative state. To Kallen, all the more reason to fight against Britannia. Kallen decided to look around her old house before the invasion. As Kallen looked around more painful memories came to her as she looked through her old home. She went to Naoto's room, her mother's, and finally hers.

As Kallen roomed around, she noticed something wrong with her wall. The wall had cracks in it and the despite the invasion the house still looked well built and it was only one specific spot that cracked. She grabbed an old broom and started bashing on it. That part of the wall broke apart and Kallen presumed bashing with it until a metal box fell out. Kallen picked it up and opened it. In the box was a note and something wrapped around it. Kallen take the item and and removed the wrapping paper. She became shocked at it. She looked at it and pressed the button on it.

"ACCEL!"

So far Lelouch and Orpheus told them nearly everything about themselves except CC who just told him about Lelouch's contract with her. They also told him about Geass and in turn, they became shocked when Rai explained to them about his Geass. It was really just like Lelouch's. They asked Rai to keep their identities a secret and that they should keep these type of secrets between Riders only. Rai's new STAG phone rang.

"Hello? Kallen, what's up?" after a few seconds Rai's eyes widened.

'What!? Are you're sure!? I'm actually talking with Eternal on the other end right now. I'll ask him for you. Ok, bye."

"What was that about?" Lelouch asked.

"Kallen found her brother's Memory." Everyone became surprised.

"Which one?"

"She said 'A'."

"Accel, the memory of acceleration." Lelouch explained. "I need to start getting to work." The others became a little confused by this.

"But why? You just need to make another LostDriver, right?' Orpheus asked. Lelouch shook his head.

"The Accel Memory is a unique one and requires a unique Driver. That and a…weapon." Lelouch explained if his knowledge from Eternal himself was correct. Lelouch went to the back.

"What kind of weapon?" CC asked. To their surprise they see soon see Lelouch getting an anvil out and a hammer. Lelouch gets safety goggles and gloves on, and looked at them.

"You guys can leave now. Actually…" Lelouch soon tossed Rai one of the special Black Knight jackets.

"Welcome to the Kamen Riders."

AN: Again, I apologize if this chapter wasn't that long but the next one will be, considering it'll be the Battle of Narita. So please just review or send questions in the private messages.

Hakuryukou79: Akito will appear soon but later in the season.

MM Browsing: Lelouch still needs to know what exactly CC is hiding from him so he'll continue having the Frog Pod spy on her until the time is right.

Ok, that's all, goodnight.