Reviews:
KRNexus: Yeah, we had to keep the joke in. And that's more 'acid' than 'poison'.
HackerEX: That's the best part about writing fanfiction. You can go a little crazy.
MKDemiGodzilla-Warrior: Don't worry, we'll get to him when we get to him.
Pikatwig: Yeah, it was always here. Fuwa doesn't have any other kind of major surgery until much later into the series.
Toa Solaric: Honestly, I thought we made it obvious.
Shooting Star Dragon 3000: Oh yes, but not soon enough.
Spidey Viewer: Yeah, we made a few good choices there.
Furyuu: Our own idea based on the suits in canon.
KoutaMamba24: HAI! Ghost Ja~ naito!
Here are some reviews from our own GreyKing46:
KRNexus: Oh yeah, I get why to. My problem is the Rising Hopper stuff was all clearly in place still.
HackerEX: Yeah. Japan does not have the best CGI.
MKDemiGodzilla-Warrior: It shall be fun!
DS Rider: That does not make sense. There is no connection between Zero One or Drive.
Toa Solaric: A certain red belt with a small blade.
Shooting Star Dragon 3000: Not soon.
Dragon Rider 66: The next few chapters will be fun.
Spidey Viewer: We love exploring/explaining lore like that.
furyuu: Original.
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Kamen Rider Zero-One Revised
Chapter 14: Constructive Criticism
Co-Writer GreyKing46
We do not own these characters. All rights belong to Shotaro Ishinomori, Ishimori Productions and Toei Company
It was a week later since the MetsuBou JinRai attack on the hospitals and the formal apology for the hasty deactivation of HumaGears to protect the public. But considering it was shown with the footage of Aruto protecting the hospital against many Gigers and how not all HumaGears turned to protect their patients, it was shown in a positive light.
And now, President Aruto Hiden was checking up on some of the older models that had remained active.
"How are you feeling, President Aruto?" Izu asked.
"Much better, Izu. Thank you." He responded, walking with her to the construction site and company.
"President Hiden, why do you allow Izu to use your first name?" Shesta asked as she was told to accompany the two.
"Oh, it's because-" Aruto began to speak, before Izu interrupted.
"It was part of President Korenosuke Hiden's last request." Izu explained in a rather defensive tone as they walked down the streets.
Shesta looked at Izu and nodded. "Very well. I will remember for the future."
"Thank you." She answered.
"Can we not fight?" Aruto asked nervously as he saw sparks between their eyes.
"We are not fighting, President Hiden."
"We are simply having an intense conversation, President Aruto."
"Ah, okay. But...We've been asked to see this building contractor's workspace. And hopefully, it'll build some ding-ding-dings to completion!" Aruto joked.
Blink.
Blink.
"It is a pun. Using the word 'building'-" Izu began to speak.
"Ah! Izu, don't explain the joke!" Aruto begged as he didn't want her to deconstruct it.
"A... Joke?" Shesta blinked as her eyes flashed.
...
"Entertaining."
"Exactly." Aruto nodded as he sighed heavily as Izu was stopped. "Izu?"
"Forgive me, President Aruto. But we have arrived." Izu pointed.
Aruto nodded, looking out before them.
It was a large worker's area, complete with a white painted building with square windows, multiple cars in the parking area, ramps and outdoor tables; humans and HumaGear were working and talking among each other.
"It seems that the employees are gathering at the front," Shesta commented.
"Must be a company thing," Aruto commented. "Hi, there!"
"Hello." One older man nodded.
"I'm President Aruto Hiden. I think we talked over the phone?" Aruto asked.
"Ah, yes. Honda Mizu, I'm one of the Senior Managers." The older man responded. "I didn't expect to see you here early."
"Well, it's a sort of new thing with us right now." Aruto chuckled.
"It is currently 9:28 AM," Izu commented. "Do you consider this 'early', Mr Mizu?"
"The sun's up, right?" Mr Mizu chortled.
"Are we allowed to be here?" Shesta asked, seeing the hard-hats people were wearing.
"Of course. Let's get you some hats and we'll show you around. Hey, Archie!" Mr Mizu spoke as he called out to an older generation HumaGear.
Walking over was a black-haired young man looking HumaGear with large silver headphones with blue lights sticking out from the side, wearing an orange work-vest, blue jeans and a short-sleeved messy shirt and worker's shoes. "What's up, Boss?"
"The big guys are here." Mr Mizu explained
"Ah, President Hiden. Glad to meet you." Archie nodded respectfully.
"Nice to meet you too," Aruto answered, blanking a little like the style of headset caught him off guard. So familiar... "You're a version 2, aren't you?" Aruto asked.
"Yes, that's right." Archie nodded. "Part of the older generation." as Aruto smiled with nostalgia.
"Guess you must be an 'Archie-Techt'!" Aruto quipped. "Hai! Aruto Ja~NAITO!"
"More entertainment," Shesta stated.
"...I don't get it." Both Mr Mizu and Archie commented.
"It..." Izu started before holding herself back, remembering Aruto, "Is a joke."
'Phew!' Aruto sighed in relief as he heard that.
"So, where do you want to check first?" Mr Mizu asked.
*Elsewhere*
We arrive at AIMS HQ where Fuwa was confined to desk duty until further notice. He was supposed to take it easy, but you can't keep a wolf like him down.
"This... Sucks." He hissed.
"Sorry to hear that, Fuwa. But you're still recuperating." Yaiba commented.
"You're enjoying this more than I am." Fuwa remarked.
"Maybe." She snickered, locking a small case that held this three Progrise Keys.
"You know I'm gonna break that lock; right?" Fuwa glared.
"You can try." She patted the case playfully. "You'll be shocked if you do. And I'll be alerted. You need to rest, so you're not touching your keys till you're better."
Fuwa scrunched up his face and slumped in his chair, he was a 'caged wolf' with no means to roam.
'Damn it, Yaiba.' He thought angrily.
*Elsewhere*
Jin was back at DayBreak, resting up from the fight that Aruto gave him and now fixed up.
Horobi was silently waiting for Jin to wake up. He had fixed him up, but the worry was there...how easily Aruto could crush the Giger's and his so-. Fellow member of MetsuBou JinRai.
It was ridiculous!
How was this mere human able to adapt so quickly? It made no sense to him.
"Urgh...Ho...Horobi?" Jin groaned, slowly gaining consciousness.
"Good, you're awake."
"Zero-One. He slapped me." Jin groaned, holding his head.
"He did."
"I thought I could take his mecha down...like how Valkyrie did."
"Look where that got you."
"I'm sorry, Horobi."
Horobi shook his head and soon turned to the computer. "You are fixed now. That's the important thing." And there was another Key being made.
*With Aruto, Izu and Shesta*
"And over here is our planning area." Mr Mizu informed the trio.
"Our best and brightest figure out the foundations for future buildings around the city." Archie added.
"Impressive," Shesta responded positively.
"I can see that everyone gets on well here." Aruto commented.
"Well, that's touch and go for some of the younger workers." Mr Mizu answered
"Why's that a problem?" Aruto wondered curiously as they approached a small group of workers having an argument in regards to making the foundations of a building.
It was Archie and a 'younger' HumaGear worker.
"Trust me kid, this is the best choice or these guys." He responded seriously.
Aruto gulped as he saw this and how intense the argument was getting...As 'intense' as a HumaGear argument can get.
"Sir, this was in ineffective! This method would be a hundred times more supportive and structurally sound!"
"But it doesn't have any HEART, kid."
"Does...this normally happen?" Aruto asked nervously.
"Not every day, but it can get intense." Mr Mizu answered.
Aruto nodded. But the words Archie was speaking made him smile.
"The people here need efficiency, their home needs to be made with the specifications for comfort and growth." The newer generation HumaGear builder continued.
"Yeah, but it'd just be a pile of bricks and paint. A house needs to be a home to people!" Archie answered.
"It seems both sides have valid arguments." Izu commented.
"Yeah, but it's both sides that we need right now." Mr Mizu nodded.
"I'm happy." Aurto said.
"Well, that's good." Mr Mizu commented.
"Do arguments like this escalate beyond verbal debates?" Shesta asked.
"Never." Mr Mizu laughed.
'Thank goodness.' Shesta thought as she maintained a calm demeanour while wearing a hard-hat.
"May we see inside the planning areas? So we can see the contractors plan out homes?" Izu asked.
"Of course, you can." Mr Mizu nodded politely. "This way."
*time skip, later that day*
"Thank you for showing us around, Mr Mizu." Aruto spoke with a bow.
"Of course, it's been a pleasure." He answered, giving a nod. "If you ever need a new home, give us a ring."
"We will!" Aruto waved
"We also have your card details." Izu added as they had exchanged their cards earlier.
Mr Mizu gave a respectful bow and saw the three leave his premises and get back to work. "Alright, everyone. Let's make some homes!"
"YEAH!" his crew cheered.
Aruto, Izu and Shesta walked back to the limousine as they heard the cheers of the workers. It was...heartwarming while Izu frowned at her fellow HumaGear.
Shesta looked at Izu and caught the frown, seeing that...gave her a small smile as Aruto listened to her instead. She moved her body across, sitting closer to Aruto.
Izu pursed her lips as she saw this. She didn't like that Shesta was getting close to the President. To HER President!
She seemed to walk faster just to match and get close to Aruto. She didn't want to lose to Shesta...not that this was a competition!
*time skip*
'This was kind of awkward.' Aruto thought to himself as they were now in his office, Shesta and Izu still hanging around him closely.
"Secretary Izu, do you not have work to do?" Shesta frowned.
"Don't you? Are you not Vice President Fukuzoe's HumaGear?"
The two HumaGear secretaries glared right at each other, their gazes were intense as neither wanted to leave Aruto's side.
"Um...Excuse me, Izu. Shesta?" Aruto asked politely, trying to intervene.
"Yes, President Aruto/Hiden?" They asked.
"Shesta did say she needed to speak to me about company matters." Aruto explained simply.
The two looked at each other before Izu nodded. "Forgive me, President Aruto." Izu apologised.
"It's alright, I'm sure it won't take long." He answered as he gave her a reassuring smile.
"Very well, Sir. I will wait elsewhere." Izu nodded understandingly.
As Aruto saw Izu leave, he saw the way she walked...and sighed gently as he saw her.
"I'm sorry about all that, Shesta." He commented.
"That is fine, President Hiden." She responded, as she placed several pictures from her coat onto the table "This is an important issue that, under company policy, is something I am supposed to get your personal approval of."
"And that is?" Aruto asked as he picked up the pictures.
"Approval for next summer's HumaGear outfit line."
"'HumaGear Outfit Line'?" He blinked as he looked at the various pictures, showing HumaGears wearing various different styles.
"Of course." She nodded as her eyes flashed, looking into the last few trips Aruto had been on "While HumaGear are hired for jobs such as doctor, security guard or so, they get default uniforms of that company. However, take, say, a schoolteacher. They need clothes."
"Yep. Yes, okay. I understand." He nodded. "Right. Let's...see what there is."
"Of course." She nodded, slipping next to him.
Aruto gulped a little as he felt this and clicked on the first picture that was there.
The first picture was just of casual summer wear. Shirts, shorts, jeans and whatnot. All normal stuff really. All being modelled by HumaGear
"Oh. Hmm. Okay. Shorts, shirt. Casual wear." He nodded muttering as he saw the clothing. "Unisex design, I can see this being good for HumaGear teachers."
"This is a perfect option, yes?" Shesta asked "I shall confirm it."
"Thank you, Shesta. Please, continue." He asked, flicking to the next picture to a long-sleeved shirt and three-quarter jeans with sandals.
"A more 'sun-and-fun' design, as the fashion designers said," Shesta explained.
"Huh. Yeah, I can see that. A longer sleeved shirt to cover their arms, is the shirt a thin material?" Aruto asked. "I'm just thinking because if it's thick cotton it might be uncomfortable."
"The shirt is not made of a thick material."
"That's good. Hmm..." Aruto continued to look at the designs and nodded, making some notes on a pad.
Shesta noticed this and looked back at the screen, happy to see Aruto making notes about the new clothes for the HumaGear line before she moved to the next one, which was 'casual swimwear'.
"I... Oh! Do-Do we really need this sort of option?" He gulped, seeing the female HumaGear in swimsuits
"Do you think that it is too much?" Shesta inquired, looking at him while he was flustered.
"I-I-Why-Why do we need swimsuit options?"
"For some, people enjoy being with their HumaGears at the beach."
"But aren't these too... Revealing?"
"Would you like a personal site to compare?" Shesta asked.
"Um...Explain please?" Aruto asked as she turned on a different website while she was also unbuttoning her jacket.
"Of course, President Hiden." She nodded. "These websites are to help compare the styles between humans and HumaGears."
thud
"Huh?" Aruto blinked as he looked behind, looking at Shesta.
Where she had dropped her jacket and was wearing the female swimsuit in the picture.
"Err..." Aruto's jaw dropped as he saw her wearing that.
Sure, it wasn't the most revealing, it was just a simple red one-piece with some black detailing and superficially cut holes around the hips and stomach. Nothing too scandalous. But it was something he was not expecting nor prepared for.
"Seeing your... History with fashion." Shesta explained, a slight jab at Aruto's fashion sense slipping through "As well as knowing your potential worry of indecent exposure, I believed it was best for you to see it on a live model to correctly judge."
"Okay." He squeaked as he saw her wearing that, nodding as he tried to remain calm and collected.
She began to walk in a small circle, showing him the outfit from every angle.
Aruto observed Shesta, thankful that the desk was covering his legs as he looked at her. "Hmm. Okay. It...it looks nice on you."
"Really? You do not think that this is too much?" She asked, gesturing her hips. "Are these designs suitable?" She asked "Would a closer look help?"
Aruto gulped as he heard that. "N-no, thank you. I can see it from here."
Shesta noted Aruto's body language, seeing how nervous he was while his heart seemed to be racing.
It was... Fascinating to her.
"Um, Shesta...are there any more?" He nervously asked as he was clicking forward on the pictures to try and distract himself. 'Don't imagine, don't imagine, don't imagine!'
'President Aruto~.' Izu's voice resonated in his head.
*Time Skip*
It was the following day and Aruto was getting to work at Hiden Intelligence, the fresh memories of Shesta in that one-piece swimsuit still set in his mind.
She was... So wonderful, surprisingly.
"Good morning, President Hiden." Many employees spoke respectfully as they saw him.
"Morning everyone." He waved at them, his mind still on the previous day.
Crash!
"Oof! Sorry!" Aruto apologised, still standing and the other person fell to the floor.
...
"Oh, sorry Mamoru." He mumbled.
"It's quite alright, Sir. Are you okay? You seem to be in a daze." Mamoru reassured and asked if he was alright.
"Yes, I'm...I'm okay. Just had a weird day yesterday." He admitted. "Trapped in thought."
Flash, flash
"Is it a girl, President?" He asked
"Wh-what?" Aruto blinked as Mamoru had guessed it that quickly. "Um. Err. K-Kind of. Yes."
Well, HumaGear's were smart.
Mamoru's headset began to glow. "Hmm. With your known interactions with women, is it perhaps Ms-"
"No! No thank you, Mamoru. Please, don't say anything." Aruto panicked. "I'm still...processing things."
"You have a connection to the internet as well?" He asked in shock.
"Ah...Ha, ha, ha..." Aruto blanked before realising what he said. And how it sounded like a joke. "Yeah, sort of."
"Fascinating! No wonder you consider HumaGear family!" He grinned.
"Yeah. Of course, I do." Aruto nodded.
"President Aruto." Izu's voice spoke as she saw him there with Mamoru.
"Izu!" He waved.
"How was the meeting with Shesta yesterday?" Izu inquired.
"Um. Informative." He answered evasively. "It's all sorted out for now."
"That is good to know." She nodded "Now president Aruto. We must return to the building site."
"Huh? Why?" He asked.
"It has been revised that one of the newer HumaGear workers has a faulty spinal connection that may break if under too much physical pressure. We must bring him back to Hiden for repairs. A simple process but necessary." The green-clad secretary bowed.
"Oh no. Of course, we've got to go. Mamoru, keep up the good work." Aruto responded as he left with Izu quickly. Talk about an early morning situation.
"Sir!" Mamoru nodded and got back to work, keeping quiet about his notice of Aruto's feelings towards a certain woman.
*time skip*
Aruto and Izu had arrived at the site, there was a bit of a situation with the HumaGear since he was arguing that he was fine.
...
"Sorry." Izu commented suddenly.
"Why're you apologising?" Aruto asked, confused by why she just said that.
"Zea has had an important prediction. I must go back." Izu frowned.
Aruto held her hand for a brief moment reassuringly. "Izu, if Zea's given you a prediction, I trust you to go sort it. I'll be here to try and calm things down."
Izu looked down at Aruto's hand, seeing how gentle he was holding it. It felt warm and reassuring. "Thank you, President Aruto."
"Don't worry, I can deal with it." He nodded.
She let Aruto hold her hand for another second longer than needed before she went to the road and rushed off. It was honestly kind of funny to see her outrun a car.
"Never stops being amazing." He whispered to himself, before going to the HumaGear who was arguing about his physical state.
"I'm telling you, I'm f-f-fine." The HumaGear responded, fritzing a little bit as he tried to play off his weakened back.
"No, you aren't." Aruto said proudly.
"President Aruto. You're here." Mr Mizu turned to see him.
"Your spine is damaged; you're going to break if you keep this up." Aruto explained. "Have you been lifting with your back?"
"I've been doing the job I was made for. I was doing it efficiently." He answered, before holding his back.
"You need repairs. There's no shame in asking for help." Archie added.
"Expertly said, President Hiden." Shesta nodded.
"I'm fine." He groaned angrily, trying to get back up.
"You need repairs. Like a person needs a hospital if they're injured." Aruto answered. "Please, I don't want to see you further injured."
...
"Wait, Shesta, when did you get here?"
"I arrived when Izu left for business. She asked if I could accompany you." Shesta answered simply.
"I see."
"I can't just leave. The company needs me. We're on a-"
"The building can wait." Mr Mizu responded. "This group look after our own and *you* don't have to destroy yourself for this company."
The HumaGear looked at his boss, it was true...though he was reluctant to admit it. "Alright. I'll go."
"Thank you." Mr Mizu answered, before the sound of falling scaffolding grabbed their attention.
Jin's laughter echoed through the darkness a moment later.
"Jin!" Aruto gasped as he looked up.
FANG!
"Hello, Zero One! Thanks for finding me a new friend!" Jin grinned
FORCERISE!
WING!
"HENSHIN!" The two called out as they transformed into their Rider forms; where Aruto had his Hopper and shark forming over him, Jin's flacon flew down and enveloped him.
FLYING FALCON!
BITING SHARK!
Aruto leapt up, running at Jin while Jin flew down like a bird of prey after a fish in a waterfall. "Take this!" Aruto called.
"You sure?" Jin remarked, flying overhead and kicked Aruto in the back to dodge the shark form's lack of jumping.
"Gah!" He yelled in pain.
Jin's pushed momentum shortened his distance towards the wounded HumaGear, thinking that it would get him on their side.
Archie saw this and pushed the wounded HumaGear out of the way, and Jin's hand slammed the Zetsumeriser onto his waist.
Well, A waist.
Because Archie had rushed forwards, pushing the innocent HumaGear out of the way.
"Hey! No fair!" Jin called out.
"Won't. Let you. Get him!" Archie grunted as he was being corrupted by MetsuBou JinRai' connection. "W-w-w0n't l-l-l3t y0u!" His scream echoed into the air, the Zetsumariser taking him over.
'He's resisting?' Jin thought in shock as he saw this, only to be grabbed by Aruto and was punched.
"You bastard!" He snapped.
Jin rolled onto the ground, his face 'bruised' from the attack before he got to his feet and his wings extended for an aerial attack. "Hrargh!"
Aruto attempted to dodge, only getting a full tackle by Jin's strike. "Haaa!"
Aruto grunted as his feet dug into the ground, grabbing Jin's back and stabbed his arm-fin into his back.
"Hey, new buddy!" Jin called, throwing a new Zetsumarise Key to Archie.
Archie's hand jerked up and caught the Key in his hand. Seeing that it was a pale blue screen with a butterfly.
XERCES MAGIA
TYPE: ZETSUMETSU
Archie's hand shook before he pressed the button hard and turned to the group.
XERCES!
He slotted the Key into the belt and slammed the side to activate the Key's powers.
ZETSUMERISE!
With a roar, Archie bellowed out as pale blue DNA surrounded and shot him with blue wires and silver plate metal onto his body. A protruding butterfly wired mask, clawed hands and four diamond-shaped torso armour to protect its chest.
"What?! No!" Aruto gasped.
"A butterfly?" Jin blinked in confusion.
The Magia was standing still before its eyes rose and turned to the other members of the work crew, raising its hand and shot out wires to corrupt them.
"NO!" Aruto yelled.
Shesta saw this and was worried that the wires would come and attack her, transforming her into a Magia.
SLASH!
SLASH!
Aruto's quick thinking managed to cleave through the wires, preventing them from attaching to any HumaGears close by. "You aren't... Hurting them!" He called powerfully, his arm blades glowing.
"HuH?" The Magia turned and glared at him, seeing the glowing blades and tried to fight him, throwing punches while Jin ran the aerial attack.
Aruto screamed, bringing out the Attache Shield and repelled Jin's attack, while his arm claw slashed at the Magia.
"President Hiden, why not simply destroy them?" Shesta wondered.
'Huh? Who's this lady?' Jin thought before his head was rattled by Aruto's shield smacking him in the head.
"I'm not doing that!" Aruto called out. "There. There's always another way!"
Shesta blinked in shock at that. It was the most efficient way to deal with the Magia and MetsuBou JinRai problem. It had to be the best way to deal with both problems...Wasn't it?
"I won't. Destroy them. If there's. Another way!" Artuo proclaimed, fighting off the pair of Jin and the Xerces Magia.
"Hum4n5. W1ll by. D35TR0Y3D!" The Magia angrily tried to break through Aruto's shield.
"You know, I like her ruthlessness." Jin laughed, commenting about Shesta.
"I am not-!" Shesta frowned, feeling insulted by the insinuation.
"She is not!" Aruto slashed at Jin, while dodging. "She just doesn't know what Izu and I do!"
He was clearly being overwhelmed by the two opponents, but he refused to stop "She doesn't realise that if we kill Archie... He won't come back! That the older model HumaGear have their backups stored within their body instead of on Zea! So doing a finisher would kill Archie!"
"But he is a threat?" She asked in confusion.
"He tried to protect the HumaGear! He's no threat!" Aruto called out before he was pushed down.
He raised his legs, kicking him in the gut "He's a victim. We've not been in this situation before. But... I must try and save him! Zea predicted something, she's making something! So, I must hold them off until Izu gets back! And trust Zea has the answer!"
"Zea?" Jin asked in confusion, hearing that name. "You think that you can make something that fast?"
"She's brilliant in her own way, Izu's mama." Aruto joked.
"'Izu's Mama'?" Jin pondered, wondering why Zea could be considered that...though it didn't matter.
"Mama?" Shesta asked, equally confused.
In the background, Mr Mizu was silent...
*Meanwhile, at ZAIA*
"The Mammoth Zetsumarise Key, sir." Yua said as she placed the dark brown key onto the mahogany table.
"Ah, wonderful, Yua." Gai smirked as he took the Key. "One more step towards our goal."
"I'm sorry sir, you have yet to share that plan." She commented.
"Ah, yes. Well, it's all 'need to know', Ms Yaiba. And you aren't permitted to know." Gai responded, almost molesting the Mammoth Key in his hand.
An act that made Yaiba feel a bit... Creeped out.
"How are the ShotRisers and our 'Angry Dog'?" Gai asked, putting the Key down.
"Fuwa has nearly recovered." She informed, "And the ShotRiser's are in top form."
Gai simply nodded and smiled, thinking to himself. 'All according to plan.'
"Is there anything else, Sir?"
"Yes." He nodded "That Mammoth form of Hiden's."
"Ah, yes." Yua nodded. "That form."
"Yes. 'That form'. How did he acquire it?" Gai inquired.
"It appears that Hiden's database held the same blueprints that I had." She responded.
"Ah. I see." Gai whispered. 'Soren's old blueprints. It seems he still had some stashed away.' He rested his chin atop folded hands, thinking 'That does make sense. We have no completed plans for the Zero One Driver. Just some early planning info and the blueprints for his prototype. It's impressive Yaiba was able to even construct the ShotRiser for me to innovate from.'
Yaiba remained quiet as she saw her superior's head resting there. What was she going to do now? The Key was delivered and there was no other reason for her to be there.
"Sir, may I be excused?" Yua asked politely as she desired to leave without insulting her employer.
"Hmm? Excused?" Gai questioned. "Do you have somewhere to go?"
"Yes, Sir. There is a Magia attack." She lied, not fully knowing that there was an attack.
"Very well. Remember to bring me another Key as well." Gai smirked, waving her off.
"Of course, sir." With a simple bow, Yaiba left with a quick stride before sighing heavily as she got out of that place. With her phone vibrating as she left Gai's front door. "Hello? ...What?" She gasped as she heard that a Magia attack was going on at the building district. "I'll be right there!" And took off with great speed.
*with Fuwa*
Fuwa was sitting in his chair, having a cup of coffee as he worked at his computer. He was reviewing his recent battles and thinking about his fight with Horobi. He hummed gently, this silence was...unnerving him. He was so used to fighting, he had almost forgotten that this was something people normally did.
He just let his mind wander while he was reviewing his footage. It honestly made him a little sleepy, he was already there. He didn't need or even want to review them, he learned by doing.
That had been his rule he lived by. "Hmm...Fine. Let's just do this..." He muttered to himself as he let his mind wander as he watched the footage of himself and seemed to just lose track of time.
He started at the beginning otherwise his superiors would get annoyed at him, watching the footage as his eyes became glossed over from boredom...one minute. Two, three. Five. Ten.
Fuwa's eyes continued to scan the footage, slowly becoming engrossed by the fights.
It was like he had become engrossed by his own fighting style, taking in the footage from an outsider's perspective. He was taking it in, absorbing the fighting style and learning from it. Thinking where to improve and where to utilize each strike.
'Feral..'
A thought echoed through his mind. In a different voice than Fuwa's. But not a thought he even noticed.
"Mr Fuwa?" A voice spoke, trying to grab his attention.
"Huh?" He blinked.
"I'm sorry, but...You were reviewing your fights. I thought you said you weren't." A member of AIMS commented.
"Oh, yeah. I just...nothing else to do; you know?"
thud
"There are reports you could read through." The other member commented.
"...What?" He groaned, rubbing his face. "There's got to be-"
"These are the reports you said you'd finish." The second member responded. "For all the equipment and injury and combat and maintenance."
"But, I thought Yaiba-"
"There is actually a message from her about this." The first member added, handing out a piece of paper.
Fuwa took it, holding it carefully and quickly scanning his eyes across the page
Fuwa.
I am NOT your god damn secretary.
Yua Yaiba
...
Thud
"Damn it." He hissed
*Back at the fight*
"ARGH!" Jin grunted as he rolled onto the ground, Aruto's armour changed to his Flaming Tiger state. "How? How is he still standing?"
Aruto panted as he tried his best to stand. He was coughing heavily, he felt like his bones were almost broken. But he had to keep standing. Even against these two Magia.
Was Jin a Magia at this point? He didn't know. And he didn't care.
"President Hiden!" Shesta called in worry
ZETSUMETSU NOVA!
Aruto turned in shock, seeing the Xerces Magia leap up and extend its armoured chest outwards, showing large butterfly wings and shot them down at him.
BOOM!
The Xerces Magia flew back down, landing as fire covered Aruto's area, where he was still standing but out of his Rider self.
Anyone catch the number on that..." He grunted.
woosh~!
"President Aruto!"
A female voice called over the winds, echoing musically as it reached out to him.
His hand moved instinctively, grabbing the gift.
His right arm moved to the side, fully outstretched away from his body, as the Progrise Key landed against his palm and his fingers slowly curled around it.
"Thanks, Izu!" He called with a smile.
"Huh?" Jin and Shesta looked at him in shock, seeing Izu appear from nowhere to hand Aruto a Key.
In Aruto's hand was a teal green coloured Progrise Key, on its screen was the depiction of an owl and a name.
SEARCHING OWL
ABILITY: ENHANCE
"Another Key?" Jin growled in annoyance.
"Of course, President Aruto." Izu nodded as he pressed the Key's button as the Magia leapt into the air and vanished from his view.
ENHANCE!
AUTHORISE!
Shooting down from Zea was a teal green beam of light as a mechanical owl hooted and flew around Aruto, turning to Jin and flapped him away. "Henshin!" Aruto called out with as much of his energy left.
PROGRISE!
The owl screeched out as it enveloped Aruto, covering him in the green glowing metal.
Flying within the dead of night!
SEARCHING OWL!
Clear sight even in the darkest void.
Standing to his feet again, Aruto's black suit armour had the yellow hopper armour move about as teal armour covered his thighs, a light green owl-shaped-head chest piece, rounded shoulder guards and a teal mask with pink visor eyes were on his face.
"This is new." he commented.
"This is the next step, President Aruto." Izu nodded, passing him his weapon before retreating.
"So, this key can save Archie?" Aruto asked as he caught the AttacheCalibure even easier than normal.
"No, President Aruto." She responded.
"Huh?" Aruto asked in worry, turning to her. "But, but I thought Zea-"
"Zea has predicted that this is the only way to stop him. Mr Archie is an older model, he has no backup." Izu informed. "Outside his last refurbishing, nearly ten years ago. Destroying him is killing him."
"But...That means. Mr Mizu-"
"Do it, President." He answered him seriously and with a smile. "It's what he would want."
"But he'll be gone forever." Aruto responded.
Mr Mizu shook his head. "No, not forever. He'll be back. Friendships like ours aren't easily forgotten."
Aruto was silent for a moment as he gripped his sword.
FWOOSH~!
The back of his suit opened a bit, a large pair of glowing green energy wings bursting out dramatically.
"Fine!" He called.
01, 01, 01, 01, 01!
"Damn it, damn it, Horobi's going to be mad!" Jin panicked
"There's only one person who can stop you..." Aruto said, his voice growling as the blade shone in the light "AND THAT'S ME!"
01, 01, 01, 01, 01!
The Xerces Magia and Jin got to their feet and leapt at Aruto, they were going to destroy him!
01, 01, 01, 01, 01!
Shink!
"HA!" Aruto called out flying straight at them.
01, 01, 01, 01, 01
This form was slower than his other flight form, but he was experienced now!
And this new form's power... Was so different!
Kōdaina ākaibu access shite
Kensaku shitatte I don't think it's right.
"HA!" Jin called out, flying close to Aruto, but he dodged out of the way with an aileron roll who used the momentum to slash at him with the Attache Calibur.
Dēta wa kako wādo wa sain
kotae wa 404 Not Found…
SLASH!
SPARK!
"Hum4n5 mu5t b3 3xt1nct!" The Xerces Magia glared angrily as he flew at Aruto
01, 01, 01, 01
Aruto balanced himself out as he attempted to clip the wings of the Magia.
01, 01, 01, 01
SLASH!
BASH!
The Xerces Magia grunted as its mechanical wings were being cut by the Calibur.
Aruto's pink eyes glowed. As he saw every tiny detail of his opponent's.
REAL×EYEZ hajimari no aizu
Atarashī jidai wo
He could see where their weak points were, he could strike there!
CHARGE RISE!
FULL CHARGE!
KABAN STRASH!
We gotta SUN×RISE Burning like the fires
Kiri hirake unmei wo
"HAAA, HRARGH!" Aruto proclaimed, slashing at the Magia, cleaving them into pieces, while Aruto's wings extended to concentrate the attack.
You wanna REAL×EYEZ egaita miraizu
Buchi nuite Ikeru no wa
'I'm sorry.' Aruto thought with a frown.
You're the only ONE!
BOOM!
Jin saw the falling Zetsumiriser and leapt towards it; as Shesta saw Aruto fight, this was vastly different from the reports he gave...How much did President Hiden put himself into each fight?
Aruto panted as he began to drift down...before feeling a sharp pain shooting through his mind. "ARGH! HNN! GARGH!"
"President Aruto!" Izu saw him fall down to the ground and rushed towards him.
"There's! Too much!" He grunted almost screaming, his mind reeling from all the overwhelming thoughts and attention to detail shooting into his brain; as Izu grabbed the belt and ejected the Key.
Pt-choo!
The armour vanished away, leaving a weakened Aruto while Jin saw a chance to go. Though Aruto was weak right now, there was no way he'd risk against him.
'Fight again...another day.' He thought to himself as he had to leave the scene.
Aruto panted as he shook, and passed out.
"Someone call an ambulance!" Mr Mizu called out.
"Already called one." Shesta responded as Izu held Aruto in her arms and she held the Owl Key.
*time skip*
Aruto was in hospital having been patched up again since the last fight. It was much to the annoyance of his doctor. "That was... Oww." Aruto mumbled as he awoke, holding his head.
"President Aruto, you are safe now." Izu spoke gently, sitting next to him.
"What is it about the Riders I know and being stubborn?" Yua asked as she was standing there.
"Yaiba! When did you get here?" he blinked.
"Ms Yaiba arrived shortly after your admittance to the hospital." Izu informed.
"I heard from Izu and that other secretary that you halted a Magia and Jin on your own?" Yua responded.
"Yeah?" He shrugged.
"Don't you know that it's AIMS' job to hold off Magia?" Yua asked rhetorically.
"I assumed you were busy and I was already in the area." He answered, wincing a little because of his wounded hand.
"Try not to push yourself for us too much, for our sake." Yua added. "Try and ask AIMS for help, too."
"I'll try. Thank you." Aruto nodded. "Um...Can I talk to Izu for a moment please?"
"Sure." Yua nodded, before giving Izu a respectful look before leaving.
"Izu...that Progrise Key."
"I have already taken care of it, President Aruto." Izu responded.
"What happened? The Key worked great at first but...My head couldn't take it after a while." Aruto frowned.
"Searching Owl's ability. It enhanced your natural senses by one thousand." Izu informed.
"Even with your prosthetics, it put too much strain on your mental capacity to process them for long periods of time." Izu explained.
"And if someone else used it?" Aruto asked.
Izu went immediately into her calculating mode. "Approximately 3.7 seconds before their senses would overwhelm them."
"Jeez, that fast?" Aruto blinked in shock. "Okay...Izu, this is an order. Lock that Key away, until we can find a way to use it safely."
"Yes, President Aruto." Izu nodded.
We zoom through the city, to Hiden Intelligence.
The Owl key locked away. And a light washed over the green key.
To be continued
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