AN: Oh shit I actually managed to be on time when I said an update would be happening. It's the apocalypse run for your lives. Anyway here's Chapter 3 of Fuge, it's a Blade tribute. Reminder that next chapter Fuge will start releasing simultaneously with Sorceger so get read for that. So enjoy and let's got on with the chapter.
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Kamen Rider Fuge
Class 3: The Student's Sacrifice
10 Years Ago
It was a sunny day on a college campus as a young man with short green hair leaned against the wall of a building, playing on his phone as some students passed him by. Several shot him a look, as he looked a few years too early to be in college.
A bell rang and students began to file out of the building as the young man saw another youth with longer green hair and glasses approaching him. He smiled and began to wave at the youth, "Oi Daisuke! I came to walk home with you!"
The youth, Daisuke approached him and frowned, scratching the inside of his ear, "Yamato do you have to be so loud? I'm pretty sure half the campus could hear you." Yamato smiled and put an arm around him, "Good then they'll know my twin brother is super smart!"
Daisuke shook his head and shook out of his grip, "Mhmm, lets just go home already." Yamato began to follow his brother and frowned, "Oi what's wrong? Did a cute girl reject you? Or maybe a cute guy?"
Daisuke rolled his eyes, "No, and besides you and I both know I look for personality not looks." Yamato nodded and put an arm around his twin again, "So what's got you in a mood then? Cause you aren't your usual go with the flow self." Daisuke frowned, "I found out that another kid our age beat me to being the youngest person to ever graduate with a doctorate. That's kind of been my goal ever since I was kid you know. I think his name is Ishida or something."
Yamato chuckled at his brother's comment, "Oh who cares, you can just be the second person to ever graduate with a doctorate. Besides I'm pretty sure you're cooler than that nerd, after all you play guitar and anyone who plays guitar is cool." Daisuke shook his head, hiding a smile before poking his brother in the sides, "Being the second youngest person doesn't sound great but thanks for trying to cheer me up Yama."
Yamato nodded before looking at his phone, "Hey have you heard from Mom at all today?" Daisuke shrugged, "No but I'm not a Mama's boy like you needing to text her all day. But she has been acting weird recently, really jumpy and nervous." Yamato nodded in agreement, "She's been busy working on something, she says it's for us but she won't say what she's doing."
Daisuke frowned, "Scientists are a weird bunch, what can I say?" Yamato smiled and nodded, "You can say that again. Now come on let's get home just so we can make sure she's fine." Daisuke nodded and smiled, following his brother as the Sonoda twins headed home to their mother.
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Present Day
Takuya Ishida and Daisuke Sonoda glanced down at a machine as Daisuke began to pour some kind of liquid into it. Both wore goggles and as the liquid entered into the machine they both braced themselves for a possible explosion.
Nothing came however as silence filled the lab, that is until the sound of the door opening caused them both to jump, accidentally headbutting each other as Takuya's students Hiyori and Koji came into the lab carrying bags, "Ishida Sensei, we brought food…. What happened here?"
Takuya frowned and rubbed his head, "We were in the middle of an experiment and you know surprised us.'' Daisuke nodded in agreement, "We reached a breakthrough too, it didn't explode this time."
Hiyori handed the two their food and looked at the machine that seemed to be making more noise this time, "What would happen if it did explode again?" Takuya chuckled softly, "Then we would go back to the drawing board, and we wouldn't have a machine that could help us develop Scitubes faster.''
Hiyori nodded in amazement, "So with more of the tubes you'll be able to change forms right?" Takuya nodded, "Yeah but there's still the process of testing combinations and seeing which riders are compatible for the fugeon process, either way no need to get too far into the details, thanks for the food Hiyori.'' Hiyori shook her head, "Oh it was Koji's idea, he said he isn't able to think on an empty stomach so he figured geniuses couldn't either.''
Daisuke took out a fry and ate it, sighing in contentment, "Koji I don't know who claimed you aren't smart because that line of thinking is the best use of your brain.' Koji rubbed the back of his head in embarrassment, "It's nothing, I just wanted to help however I could.''
Daisuke frowned at his comment, a million things running through his mind as he turned around to sit at his desk, seemingly ignoring the ongoing conversation. His mood seemingly flipped in an instant. Takuya glanced at him and frowned, "Hiyori why don't we step outside for a moment so I can explain to you more about the Scitubes, let Daisuke eat and we won't bore Koji." Hiyori nodded slowly, being oblivious to the change in mood, "Oh ok, Koji we'll be right back I guess."
Koji nodded as the two began to walk out of the room, "That's fine, I think Daisuke is cooler anyway." Daisuke took a bite from his burger and glared at him, "Oi I thought I told you to call me Dr. Sonoda.'' Koji shrugged and began to walk over to his desk and began to look around, getting excited when he saw a guitar pick on his desk, "WHOA DO YOU PLAY GUITAR? THAT'S SO COOL!"
Daisuke rolled his eyes and continued to eat, "It's not that big of a deal kid, now stop being nosy." Koji frowned, "Oh right sorry Dai… , hey can I ask you a question?'' Daisuke ate another fry and glared at the teen, "You just did but go ahead ask another.'' Koji nodded, "Uh right, how did you deal with Genesis coming after you? It's been like two weeks since they've been after me and I don't know how much I can take."
Daisuke sighed and got up, picking up his food with him, "Ask your teacher, it's his job to answer your dumb questions. I'm going to check something, tell him I'll be back later." Koji nodded slowly and watched the scientist leave the room, wondering why he all of the sudden got cold with him after they'd been fine for the first two weeks of knowing each other.
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Fuge Opening
Sangenshoku by PELICAN FANCLUB
A guitar riff begins as we open on a dark classroom, a figure enters in a hurry, as the figure puts down his belongings and gets things out from his desk, logos from various Kamen Rider seasons appear on the chalkboard before the figure turns and writes on the board Kamen Rider Fuge, the logo gets bigger as the screen cuts to the next scene.
Sora no iro wa doushite Aoku mieru no darou ka
Kiiroi koe agete Umareta
Takuyta Ishida is walking down the school hallway, passing various main riders next to him in the hall as he stops at his classroom passing Kamen Rider Kuuga who gives him a thumbs up as he walks in. A brief shot of Fuge Mighty Hopper.
Kioku no shizukesa Ao to kiiro ga Mazariatte dekita
Midori ni wa hana wo Hana ni wa mizu wo Boku ni wa yume wo
A shot of various Scitubes along with the Centri Driver before it transitions to Daisuke Sonoda working in his and Takuya's shared lab with various Tertiary riders surrounding him. Takuya is teaching in his class as Hiyori Fujita raises her hand to answer a question as Koji Kawakami sleeps in the desk next to her, being awoken by a piece of chalk thrown at him by Takuya. Several shots, one of Takuya looking at a picture of himself, Daisuke and two others, looking sad. A quick shot of a younger Takuya transforming and finally his full class posing for a picture.
Zero ni tashite Ima wo kakete, Nagareru akai chi no you
Sen Wo Hiite Kara Wo Watte,Saita Hana No Moyou
Tsunagete Ishiki Fude Wo Motte, Torimodoshite Iku Inochi
Fuge Mighty Hopper bursts from a large test tube, the images of Kuuga and Zero-One appearing besides him as he begins to fight some Genesis Men, before switching to Elemental Swordsman with Saber and Blade both appearing besides him attacking enemies, Next Complete Combo with Faiz and OOO followed by Armored Arrival with Zi-O and Den-O and finally finishing with Beetle Match doing a finisher side by side with Build and Kabuto.
Me Ni Mienai Ruru E Ima Ikou
Ikoru Wo Sagashi Ni Iku
A shot of a young Takuya once again, this time training with Yusuke Godai, before flashing to the present day with Takuya standing in his lab next to his collection of Scitubes, a picture of his father on his desk. Several shots of the inside workings of the Centri Driver as the two Scitubes are inserted and the wires begin to activate to turn Takuya into Fuge.
Douka Junsui-Na Hajimari Wo, Shoudou Ni Kawaru Hajimari Wo
Seimeiryoku Wo Sangenshoku De Hirogete
Fuge appears on his Ride Machine, Machine Fuger as he passes several of the characters, Daisuke waves to him outside of their lab, Hiyori and Koji see him passing the school and begin to chase after until he finally stops and jumps off the Rider Machine, initiating a Mighty Impact as it shows the hideout of Great Genesis, The Great Master on his life support Machines glaring at Fuge and Doctor Omega continuing to work on something as an explosion occurs.
Hakushi No Jidai Kako Wo mazete, Kizukiage kizukasare
Kuroku natte Ima de keshite,Tsumiage tsugi wa doko e
Takya is sitting at his desk, thinking deeply to himself as on the chalkboard behind him several flashbacks of his life are shown, his father teaching him science, his father dying and giving him the briefcase containing the Centri Driver and finally 4 peoples hands together as they seem to make a promise amongst themselves. Next a shot of the lab Daisuke and an unknown woman standing back to back with him as Daisuke smiles, a final shot of Hiyori and Koji in school.
Bokura no ashita ni iro ga attara
Me ni mieru you ni saa Egaite iku
Several shots of Takuya teaching his class, working in his lab with Daisuke and finally a shot of Fuge as he himself gives a thumbs up before the opening ends.
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Koji yawned as he walked down the street, Sensei Ishida had offered to take him home but he declined his teacher's offer and was now regretting it. Something felt off as he walked down the empty streets, the city wasn't usually this quiet and he felt the hair on his neck standing up as he walked. He heard something behind him, causing him to turn around quickly.
He saw nothing and let out a sigh of relief, turning around and saw a man wearing a black trench coat and black sunglasses standing underneath the streetlamp gazing at him. Koji reached into his pocket, unsure about the man who was now walking towards him, "Koji Kawakami?"
Koji jumped back slightly and frowned, "Don't take a step further man! Who are you and what do you want?" The man stopped walking and held up his hands, seemingly to show Koji he wasn't armed, "My name is Isaka, I've come to offer you a solution about your predicament."
Koji raised an eyebrow at him, "And what predicament might that be?" Isaka chuckled softly, "Great Genesis is trying to capture you, correct? Well I thought I might offer you a deal, come quietly and surrender yourself and no one you care about will get hurt." Koji glared at him, "Not a chance you bastard! Besides you're probably bluffing anyway."
Isaka frowned, "That girl you always hang out with, Hiyori Fujita? She's not like you or your teacher, she can easily be hurt, hell her whole family can so I suggest you take my offer." Koji gritted his teeth at the comment about Hiyori, he wanted to deck this guy so badly but had to figure he had something going on if he was with Great Genesis.
Afterall Sensei Ishida once told him that monsters can take human form. Before Isaka could approach him further, the sound of a motorcycle could be heard as Fuge appeared on the Machine Fuger, his red eyes glowing, "Boy am I glad I put that app on your phone to let me know you're in danger."
Isaka sighed and stared at Fuge, "You were stalling me while you called your teacher, you aren't as dumb as the Doctor thinks you are." Fuge got off of his bike and approached Isaka, signaling Koji to keep back, "You're definitely a zombie revived by Omega but I'm wondering what are you? You seem familiar but it's escaping me at the moment."
Isaka smirked slightly and held up his hands, "I'm not looking for a fight Kamen Rider Fuge, I was simply giving your student an offer, and with that I take my leave.'' He turned around to walk away, causing Koji to run up, trying to go after him, "What are you doing Ishida Sensei? Why are we just letting him walk away."
Fuge sighed and removed the Scitubes from his driver, reverting back to Takuya, "Because you're my priority kid, not him. Now come on I'll walk you home while you tell me about this offer he gave you." Koji frowned and nodded, he wasn't about to argue with the more experienced man on the matter of pursuing an enemy, even if he wanted to rip said enemy apart for threatening Hiyori.
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They had reached his apartment, Koji had finished explaining the encounter with Isaka to him and the two had walked in silence. Takuya stared at the door and looked at his student, "Who do you live with anyway Koji? Since this seems like a small apartment for a full family." Koji scratched the back of his head, "Just my Grandfather, my parents died when I was a baby and my Grandparents raised me, though my Grandmother passed away last year."
Takuya nodded and put a hand on his chin, thinking deeply, "You know I didn't want to assume anything but that checks out honestly." Koji raised an eyebrow at him, "What do you mean check's out?" Takuya shook his head and leaned back against the railing of the wall, "All of our parents, mine, Daisuke's and the other two, they were killed by Genesis. It would make sense that with your being like us that they'd kill your parents too. If I had to guess they probably worked for Genesis like all of our parents did."
Koji stared at him in disbelief, "Wait you've mentioned your Dad before but you never mentioned there were two others like you, me and Daisuke." Takuya nodded slowly, "Yeah, Yamato and Rin. Rin you'll probably meet someday but well, it's better if you ask Daisuke about Yamato."
Koji frowned, "Ishida Sensei, does it ever get easier? Genesis wanting to come after you just cause you're insides say you're special." Takuya let out a sigh and shook his head, "Honestly it doesn't, Genesis wants people with our types of DNA to create an army to take over the world, just one of us falling into their hands would be catastrophic for the world. That's why we need to remain strong, and stick together, because Genesis will do anything within their power to get to you."
Koji frowned and nodded, "Can I ask you another question?" Takuya nodded, "Sure, only one more though cause it's getting late and we both have class in the morning." Koji looked at the ground, "Dr. Sonoda, he started being really weird with me today, I didn't think I did anything wrong but he got really mean all of the sudden and I just wanted to try and understand why."
Takuya let out a breath and crossed his arms, "I won't lie to you kid, I don't 100% know what it might be about. Daisuke, he lost pretty much everything from our battle with Genesis so he's a bit moody sometimes, it might just be that but it could be more who knows."
Koji looked at his teacher, "Wait what do you mean lost the most?" Takuya looked away from his gaze and turned around, "Well it's getting late, I'll see ya bright and early tomorrow."
His teacher began to walk away leaving him confused, there was some big secret and he had a feeling it involved that Yamato guy Ishida Sensei mentioned. He yawned and took out his key to get into his apartment, no use worrying about it tonight. Ishida Sensei was right, he should probably get some sleep.
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10 Years Ago
The door to their apartment opened slowly, Yamato and Daisuke walked in and closed the door, Yamato looking around the apartment, "Mom we're home! Man why is it so dark in here?" Daisuke shrugged and flipped on a light switch, "Maybe she's not home Yamato, now come on let's figure out what we're having for dinner."
Yamato shook his head, "No she told me she was gonna be home, and said to make sure we come straight home after school and your classes." Daisuke frowned and began walking towards her room, "Let's see if she's in her room then if you're so worried."
Yamato nodded and the two walked over to her room, the door was closed and reached towards it, knocking, "Mom are you in there?" There was no response, he reached for the doorknob and twisted it, "Dai help me out here, the door is locked."
Daisuke sighed and reached up above the door, "Yama I don't know why you're so worried but fine, she keeps the lockpick above her door." Yamato frowned as Daisuke inserted the lockpick in the door, "I just have a bad feeling man, you leave earlier than I do so you didn't see how she was acting this morning."
Daisuke said nothing as he managed to unlock the door, slowly opening it. The twins' eyes both went wide as they found their mother laying in her bed, seemingly sleeping peacefully. Silence filled the air as Yamato stepped forward with a panicked look on his face, "MOM, MOM PLEASE TELL ME YOU'RE JUST ASLEEP!"
He shot forward, running up to his Mother's side and placing a hand on her neck, checking her pulse, "DAISUKE, MOM IS…." Daisuke held back a sob as he walked forward, seeing a bottle of pills on her nightstand and picking them up, "These were the pills her doctor prescribed to her since she was having trouble sleeping from stress."
Yamato looked at their Mother's body and tears began to run down his face, "So she took too many? Why would she do this? Why would she leave us like this?" Daisuke put a hand on his brother's shoulder and pulled him into a hug, "Yama we need to stay calm, let's look around, she might have left a note or something. Mom wouldn't have just left us alone like this without some kind of explanation, it's not who she was."
Yamato pushed him away and glared at him, "Don't say was Dai, her body is not even cold and you're being way too calm about this." Daisuke frowned, "Yama don't mistake me being calm for me not being upset. I want to break down and cry just as much as you right now. But I want to know why Mom did this first before I give into my emotions. Now I need your help to search for a note or anything, can you do that?"
Yamato nodded and the two began to search her room, finding nothing and moving onto her office and kitchen, neither disturbing her as they searched. Daisuke kept hearing Yamato sniffling and he so badly wanted to join him, but he couldn't. He was the older twin, so he needed to stay strong for Yamato. When he got into the kitchen he found it immediately, a note and what seemed to be a large briefcase with a
DVD attached to it. He picked up the note, reading it and frowned, "Yamato, I found it you better get over here." Yamato walked over and looked at the note briefcase sitting on their table, "What's it say? What's up with the briefcase as well?"
Daisuke sighed and picked up the DVD, "The note doesn't say much, just that she was tired of running from something and she couldn't take the stress anymore. The note says to play the DVD and we'll learn more." Yamato looked at the DVD, "Should we do it?" Daisuke nodded slowly, "You and I both know Mom was as strong as she was smart, she was my inspiration in wanting to be a scientist. So if something was getting her this scared and stressed that she…. I want to know what the hell is going on."
Yamato nodded and the two walked over towards the TV, the two played the video and began to watch. Their Mother appearing on screen, she had clearly recorded this only a few hours ago, it was fresh. After what felt like hours the video ended and Yamato looked at his brother in awe, "So basically we were unknowingly on the run from an evil organization all our lives that Mom used to work for?"
Daisuke nodded still unsure if it was all true, "They also apparently killed our Dad." Yamato stood up and looked over at the briefcase, "Not to mention she said we were what? Genetically modified? This sounds like a comic book." Daisuke shook his head and stood up as well, "It's completely possible actually, according to Mom we have what's essentially an evolved form of DNA, giving us enhanced physical abilities that this organization wants to turn into super soldiers to rule the world."
Yamato frowned and walked over to the briefcase and opened it slowly, "And she wants us to become superheroes?" Daisuke nodded as the two looked into the briefcase, two devices were in it, both having what appeared to be two test tubes each next to them, both having their name on them, "She said that they wanted to make us Kamen Riders. That's insane there's no way we could be Kamen Riders."
Yamato looked at him, "Why not? It's Mom's final wish, we should fulfill it and fight this organization." Daisuke shook his head, "I think it's best if we don't get involved, they clearly haven't found us and Mom said there were two other kids, lets let them fight these guys instead." Yamato glared at him, "Now isn't the time to be a coward Dai, this is our responsibility and if we want to honor Mom we need to do this."
Daisuke sighed, "I'm not being a coward, I just… I'm not sure if I can commit to harming another living thing." Before the two could continue the argument a knock could be heard at the door and the two looked at each other, they nodded at each other and approached the door.
Yamato getting on the side of it, ready to jump anyway who might be fishy and Daisuke slowly opening it. Thankfully on the other side was just a teenager their age, "Uh hi are you guys the Sonoda's?" Daisuke frowned and nodded, "We are, and you might be?" The teen chuckled slightly, "My names Takuya Ishida, I think our parents knew each other, you know from Genesis."
Yamato moved from the side of the door and pulled him inside, Daisuke quickly locking the door behind him as Yamato dragged him into the kitchen, "You must be one of the other kids our Mom mentioned, boy do we have a lot to talk about." Daisuke frowned, this was a lot to take in. Their Mother was gone, her body still needed to be buried, a random stranger who he was pretty sure he recognized as his frustration from earlier in the day.
Not to mention the revelations that his DNA could mean the next evolution in humanity, it was going to be a really long day, and probably a really long next few months.
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Present Day
School had let out and clubs had finished, leaving Hiyori and Koji to begin walking home as Hiyori looked at a nervous Koji, "Are you ok? You haven't left my side all day and you look really nervous."
Koji frowned, "Last night some guy came up to me, said If I didn't just surrender peacefully to Genesis they'd hurt you and your family. So now I'm nervous they might attack you." Hiyori laughed and patted him on the back, "I wouldn't worry about it too much Koji, you forget Ishida Sensei is around and he'd go ballistic if they attacked me.'' Koji nodded in agreement, "I guess you're right, still I guess I can't help but worry."
As they walked they could hear noises as multiple Genesis Men surrounded them, Isaka standing before them still wearing those stupid sunglasses, "Koji Kawakami, It's good to see you again, this time without your teacher hopefully.''
Koji glared at him and got into a fighting stance, "Hiyori run, they're after me!'' Hiyori nodded as Koji tried charging the Genesis Men, only 1 meeting him as he tried to punch it, struggling against it as Isaka laughed, "Come now Mr. Kawakami, didn't I tell you that it wouldn't be you getting hurt if you refused my offer."
Koji heard a scream, turning to see Genesis Men attacking Hiyori, who was now falling to the ground, holding her side as it began to bleed, "HIYORI!'' He tried to run to her but it seemed like no use as the Genesis Men held him back as they continued to attack her. It felt like forever as they attacked her but thankfully red and yellow energy appeared as they were quickly dispatched by a newly arrived Fuge who was dusting his hands, "Sorry I'm late I was in a meeting.''
Isaka frowned as Fuge began to approach, intent on fighting him this time, "I apologize about having to run again Fuge, but I've already been sealed before by a Kamen Rider, I have no intention of doing so again.'' He turned and walked away as Fuge turned around to see Koji running towards Hiyori who seemed to be unconscious.
Koji knelt down to pick her up, shaking her as Takuya met them, "HIYORI!" Takuya frowned and knelt down, taking out his phone, "Careful with her you could make her injury worse. I'm going to call the police so calm down for a second." Koji nodded as he placed a hand on where she was wounded, blood getting on his hands, "Hiyori got hurt because these freaks keep coming after me."
Takuya put a hand on his shoulder, "Koji, it isn't fatal so don't blame yourself. An ambulance will be here momentarily and I'll make sure to be with both of you every step of the way. Trust your teacher on this."
Koji nodded slowly as he held her in his arms, this was his fault, there was no avoiding that. Even if Ishida Sensei wouldn't admit it. That offer from Isaka was starting to become more and more tempting, especially if it meant protecting Hiyori.
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Koji was pacing in the waiting room of the hospital, he hadn't been allowed to go with Hiyori in the ambulance but he had followed them there immediately. Ishida Sensei said he was going to try and track Isaka and would be at the hospital if he didn't find anything.
Her parents weren't coming, her father had gone on a business trip and his mother went with him, using the trip as an excuse to have a vacation. As he continued to wait for news he heard a voice from behind him, "Koji have you gotten any news?"
He spun around, Ishida Sensei walking over to him followed by Daisuke who's face indicated he had to be convinced to go with him. Koji shook his head, "They're still patching her up, did you find that Isaka guy Ishida Sensei?"
Takuya frowned and shook his head, "He's certainly good at making an exit, I got Daisuke to come over here in case they attack again." Koji raised an eyebrow, "But he isn't a Kamen Rider what can he do?" Daisuke rolled his eyes, "I'm still genetically enhanced, kid, and I know how to fight those things better than you can."
Koji nodded slowly, "Ishida Sensei this is all my fault, maybe I should've just done what they wanted and Hiyori wouldn't have been hurt." Takuya frowned and put a hand on his shoulder, "This isn't your fault Koji, Genesis is just that despicable that they'd hurt an innocent teenage girl to manipulate you. Don't you worry, I'll find that Isaka guy and defeat him."
Daisuke put a hand to his chin, "You said he mentioned being sealed right? Not defeated. That should help us since not a lot of Rider's enemies were sealed rather than destroyed." Koji stared at the two, "Figuring out who he is, is great and all but what about Hiyori, what if she gets hurt again, or killed."
Daisuke sighed, "Look kid it's best you learn this early on, whether you like it or not you can't always protect everyone. We can do everything in our people to protect your friend but it's entirely possible this could happen again, Genesis leaves no one off the table."
Koji glared at him as he finished his sentence, "And I'm supposed to just accept that? I'd rather sacrifice myself than see someone else hurt. If I'm like you two then why can't you just make me a Kamen Rider too? That way I can do what you don't have the guts to do!" Before either of them could respond a nurse approached them, "Are you friends with Hiyori Fujita? She's awake and able to have visitors if you want to go in."
Koji said nothing and turned to follow the nurse, leaving the two scientists in silence. Daisuke turned towards the vending machines, wanting to get a drink if he was going to be staying in the hospitals for awhile.
Takuya followed him as the two both got drinks, settling against a wall away from most people. Daisuke sighed as he took a sip of his drink, "I hate hospitals, being surrounded by all the sick and injured people just hurts my heart." Takuya nodded and laughed slightly, "You and me both, plus I think both of us have been in here too many times at this point."
Daisuke cracked a smile and shook his head, "Shouldn't you go see your student?" Takuya shrugged and took a sip of his drink, "I'll let Koji talk to her first. You know he's not 100% wrong." Daisuke raised an eyebrow at him, "What you think we should make him a Rider? He's got potential but I don't know if you want to commit to training him along with teaching him, you've got enough on your plate as is."
Takuya shook his head, "Him being a rider? No, never. But if you were active as well then we could protect more people, especially if I'm busy with teaching sometimes." Daisuke frowned, "Takuya we've talked about this, I can't put on the driver again. My heart wouldn't be in it and I'm too afraid after what happened to Yamato."
Takuya nodded and took another sip of his drink, "Yeah I know not to argue with you about it, Yamato's death is still hurting all of us. Hell, it's why Rin left after a while." Daisuke elbowed him in the side, "So that's why huh, and here I was thinking she didn't want to settle down and start a family with you."
Takuya laughed softly, "No, it's more me having the commitment issues there. I have to ask though, why are you so cold to Koji all of the sudden? You told me last week you really liked having him around."
Daisuke frowned and took a large gulp of his drink, letting out a breath, "His comment yesterday, about wanting to help however he could. It made me realize why I like having the kid around so much and it scares me." Takuya finished his drink and looked at his best friend, "And what would that be?" Daisuke sighed and looked at him, "That kid, he reminds me of my brother."
Takuya's eyes widened and he frowned, "Honestly I was wondering what made me like the kid as well, him being similar to Yamato. I definitely see it now that you mention it." Daisuke nodded, "I just, I don't want him to be needlessly killed is all. I don't want him to end up like Yamato if I can help it."
Takuya went silent as Daisuke finished his drink, "Look, call me if Genesis shows up, but for now I need some time alone so I'm gonna head back to the lab." Takuya nodded and watched the green haired scientist leave, even now, 10 years later he couldn't find the words to speak when it came to Yamato's death.
He sighed and pushed himself off the wall, he could at least be Sensei Ishida, he needed to see how his students were doing.
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When he finally found Hiyori's room he found Koji standing outside of it. Koji seemed to have been in deep thought as Takuya waved at him, "Yo Koji, done seeing Hiyori already?" Koji jumped slightly and looked up at the taller man, "Oh uh yeah, she said she was tired so I figured I'd let her rest. She said her injuries weren't that serious and she could probably leave in a few days."
He didn't want to admit to his teacher how seriously he was considering Isaka's offer, he didn't want to disappoint him. Takuya nodded, "That's good, Daisuke went back to the lab and since Hiyori is already asleep how about I walk you home?'' Koji shook his head, "No it's fine, Ishida Sensei I have to ask, would you sacrifice yourself if it meant no one you cared about being hurt?"
Takuya frowned and crossed his arms, "No I don't think I would, I wouldn't be ok with knowing they could still be harmed because I wasn't there." Koji nodded slowly, "I would do, if It meant Hiyori and any of my classmates would be ok, I'd sacrifice myself easily.''
Takuya frowned, "Being so willing to sacrifice yourself for your friend, reminds me of another Rider. Kamen Rider Blade." Koji stared at him in awe, "Blade sounds like a cool name, but how come I've never heard of him? Most Rider's are pretty well known nowadays, especially thanks to that one super fan on the internet, Karizaki or something.''
Takuya nodded, "You haven't heard of Blade because of what he did. About 16 years ago the world almost ended, the reason was because a friend of his turned out to be a monster, a monster that would destroy the world just by being the last of his kind around."
Koji's mouth fell open from his description, "So what happened then? Did Blade fight his friend? Did he defeat him?" Takuya smiled slightly, "Blade did something else, he had a form that the more he used it, the more he became one of the creatures himself. Throughout the fight with his friend he used it to the point of turning himself into one, causing his friend to be free of the curse. But the two couldn't be near each other. Kamen Rider Blade sacrificed his humanity, his life and the ability to ever be near anyone he cared about just so his friend could live as a human. Now he wanders the Earth, appearing when needed but never staying amongst humanity for long."
Koji looked at his teacher, "Ishida Sensei, why are you telling me about this?" Takuya sighed, "Sacrifices are very noble Koji, and I commend you for being willing to sacrifice yourself for Hiyori. But there will always be consequences to them. I know you think taking Isaka's offer might be the best thing, but throwing away your life isn't worth it. Especially when you have a teacher who according to you is kind of a badass and will protect you and her from them."
Koji frowned and said nothing, Ishida Sensei knew what he was planning. Still he couldn't rely on him forever, Genesis would eventually catch him when his teacher wouldn't be around, even he was smart enough to understand that. He smiled and looked at his teacher, "Hey Ishida Sensei I'm gonna go since we have school tomorrow, can you do me a favor and just stay here for a few extra minutes to make sure nothing happens?"
Takuya nodded and put a hand on his shoulder, "I suppose I can do that. I'll see you at school tomorrow, ok?" Koji nodded and began to walk away, Takuya had a bad feeling about letting him walk away but he had to trust his student. After all what kind of teacher would he be if he couldn't trust any of his students to make the right decisions?
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Koji walked away from the hospital, a lot of things weighing on his mind as he walked towards where he had first met Isaka. He heard a voice call out to him as he walked, "Mr. Kawakami, have you thought more about the offer?" Koji glared at Isaka approaching him, "If I agree to go with you, you'll leave Hiyori alone?''
Isaka smiled and nodded, "Of course I'm a man of my word, although Genesis would require one more thing." Koji frowned, "What do you want?" Isaka took off his sunglasses, "Your teacher's possessions, the Centri Driver and Scitubes. We want to make sure Fuge can't interfere with our experiments with you." Koji shook his head and scowled at him, "There's no way I'm stealing from Ishida Sensei, that wasn't part of your offer."
Isaka shrugged, "Then I guess your friend Hiyori will die, after all that hospital can so easily be stormed and everyone in it slaughtered like cattle." Koji gritted his teeth and reluctantly nodded, "Fine you win, I'll go steal the stuff you want.'' Isaka chuckled, "Good, now bring them back here and I'll take you to where your life will drastically change for the better. You have 1 hour, and Mr. Kawakami, don't betray Genesis or everyone you care about will face the consequences."
Koji nodded as he watched the man walk off, he hated having to betray Ishida Sensei as well but he needed to protect Hiyori and everyone else he considered a friend. Besides, Ishida Sensei was smart, he'd find a way out of this without his driver.
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The bell rang and Takuya watched his students filter out of his class. The period he had Hiyori and Koji was over, and while Hiyori was obviously absent, so was Koji. He had a horrible feeling in his gut and pulled out his phone, dialing Daisuke's number, "Hey Daisuke, have you been by the lab yet this morning?''
He heard a yawn from the other end, "No I haven't been back there since going to the hospital last night. I got some air to clear my head and went back to my place to sleep, why do you ask?" Takuya sighed, "Because Koji wasn't in class today and I know he was really shaken up by what happened with Hiyori. So I was thinking he's maybe hiding out in the lab."
Daisuke cursed under his breath, "I can't really go check right now as I gotta go do some errands and deliver that report to Hiden Intelligence, can I meet you after school?" Takuya frowned, "Yeah that's fine, I'm hoping he's there but if not then I'm worried he did something stupid."
Daisuke wanted to laugh but held his tongue, "Look just focus on teaching and we'll get there when you're done teaching. But don't worry Takuya, I doubt the kid did anything that stupid and reckless." Takuya hung up with him and sighed, he was really hoping Daisuke was right, but the feeling in his gut was telling him otherwise, and his gut was rarely wrong.
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Classes lasted forever, but he finally finished the day, immediately rushing to the lab. He found Daisuke waiting for him, an annoyed look on his face as Takuya met him, "Have you been here long?" Daisuke shook his head, "Just got here 5 minutes ago, the kid isn't here."
Takuya groaned in annoyance as the two went into the lab, "Well that's just great, he went with that Isaka guy then." Daisuke frowned and looked around the lab, "Hey do you have your driver on you?" Takuya raised an eyebrow at him, "No I left it here to update it last night, why?"
Daisuke sighed, "Because the driver and Scitubes are gone. The kid must've come here last night and taken them, dammit I knew I shouldn't have been away from the lab." Takuya face palmed, "No it's my fault for leaving them here unprotected last night, good thing I can still seem to track him on his phone."
Daisuke glared at him, "Yeah that's all well and good but what do you plan to do without your driver? We still don't know who this Isaka guy is." Takuya waved him off, "I'm still Fuge without my driver, I can hold out enough to get them back." Daisuke shook his head, "That's a horrible idea and you're smart enough to know it Takuya. Besides I'm not letting my best friend go wherever Genesis is keeping this kid and dying."
Takuya frowned, "He's my student and I promised I'd protect him. Look I've been holding off on saying this but this wouldn't have happened if you were still Combi." Daisuke avoided locking eyes with him, "You know I can't Takuya, I'm too afraid after Yamato's death."
Takuya let out a deep breath and exhaled, "Dai look, I know you've always been a natural pacifist, it's not in your heart to hurt others. It's why it took us so long to convince you to join the fight in the first place. But it's been 10 years, I know you think that Yamato dying left you alone but you aren't, you're my brother Dai and I need you to join me in this fight again. Yamato wouldn't want you to be stuck in this place you've put yourself in."
Daisuke frowned, shaking his head slowly, "I want to, I really do, I'm just not sure I have it in me anymore." Takuya nodded and turned to leave, "I understand Dai, I really do. All I can say is listen to what your heart tells you to do." Daisuke watched as he left, his hand folding into a fist, his fingernails pressing against his palm. When did he become such a coward that he couldn't help his friend?
Takuya wasn't wrong, after everything they were brothers, and as he looked at the picture of Yamato and him on his desk he couldn't help but know what Yamato would say to him. He walked over to his desk and picked up the picture, one of the last pictures he and Yamato had taken together, "Yamato, would you forgive me if I started to move?"
He stared at the picture before seeing something on his desk, smiling as he picked it up. He couldn't help but wonder when Takuya had time to put it together, still he couldn't help but wonder if it was maybe a sign from Yamato.
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10 Years Ago
Yamato yelped in pain as Daisuke finished bandaging his shoulder, "Watch it would ya Dai." Daisuke scowled at him and poked his injured shoulder, "Well I'm sorry Mr. Kamen Rider, I only took one course in first aid." Yamato laughed slightly as Daisuke got up from his seat, "Well I appreciate it bro."
Daisuke rolled his eyes, "You know this time it's only an injured shoulder, who knows what could happen next time, you could lose a hand or a leg or you know die!" Yamato sighed, "Dai we've been over this before, I know you hate me risking my life for this but you can't convince me it's not for the best. We have a responsibility and we've been over this. If you were out there helping us we might not be getting hurt as much."
Daisuke shook his head, "I can't fight Yamato, I'm not strong like you are, I'm too afraid of hurting someone who doesn't deserve it, I'm nothing but a coward, I'm not strong like you."
Yamato crossed his arms, "You know I'm afraid too, Takuya is as well. We're 17 year old kids with this destiny and responsibility forced upon us. But you know what I'm more afraid of, what would happen if I didn't fight. You worry about the people who you might hurt, but I'm worried about the people that'll be hurt if I don't hurt the ones who deserve to be hurt. I'd rather sacrifice myself then let others be hurt, it's not who I am to just let that happen."
Daisuke frowned, "Then forgive me for being selfish but I don't want to see my brother being hurt." Yamato stood up and pulled him into a hug, "You know you aren't a coward, you just love life and can't stand seeing anything about life being hurt, whether it's me or someone else. But Dai we need you, and trust me when I say if you and I fight together as brother's then there'll be nothing to stop us, we'll be invincible."
Daisuke pulled away from his brother, a small smile appearing on his face, "You know I'll need a name." Yamato raised an eyebrow, "What do you mean by a name?" Daisuke sighed and put a hand on his chin, "You like Takuya is Fuge, you're Xross, I'm gonna need a cool name too if I'm gonna join in on that fight."
Yamato smiled at his twin, "Oh I've been thinking about that actually, how about Kamen Rider Combi?" Daisuke thought about it for a moment before nodding, "Not bad, kind of catchy." Yamato smiled and grabbed his brother by the wrist dragging him towards the makeshift base of operations the 3 teens had been using. Daisuke couldn't help but wonder what he was getting himself into?
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Present Day
Koji found himself being strapped on a table, wires attached to him as he looked around the room, Isaka preparing something as Koji looked at him. Isaka turned around and gazed at the trapped teen, "You have nothing to be worried about Mr. Kawakami, I've experimented on teenage boys like you before. Once I'm done with you then you'll become the ultimate Kamen Rider for Great Genesis."
Koji struggled against his restraints, "Yeah I think I changed my mind about this, let me go." Isaka shook his head and approached him, "You know once I have you under my control I plan to have you kill that girl yourself." This set Koji off, struggling even harder to break out of the restraints as Isaka watched without emotion on his face. As Isaka began to make some final adjustments a voice interrupted him, "Alright I think I figured it out, mad scientist vibes, mentioning being sealed rather than destroyed, I can guess which rider defeated you."
Isaka glanced over at Takuya arriving into his lab, "Oh really Takuya Ishida, the once Kamen Rider Fuge, tell me who you think defeated me." Takuya smirked at him, "You're an undead, which would mean it would've been Blade. Also I'm still Fuge, I'll be taking my driver back momentarily." Isaka chuckled slightly, "You're close, Blade did fight me but the one who defeated me was Garren." Takuya shrugged as he approached Isaka, "Ah well I was close, now how about you give me my driver and we can have a fair fight?"
Isaka shook his head and held up his arm, a shockwave blowing Takuya back, "Why fight fair when I can kill you and end your interferences?" Koji turned to look at his teacher being blown across the room, "SENSEI!" Takuya got up and frowned, "Alright guess I'll have to use my head to get past you then."
Isaka chuckled again as Takuya ran up and tried to punch him, dodging it and kneeing the teacher in the stomach, sending him backwards, "If you wish to put up a pathetic fight before you die so be it." Koji struggled with his restraints more as he watched Takuya get pummeled, "Ishida Sensei I'm sorry for screwing you over, just run now and forget about me." Takuya wiped blood off of his mouth and smiled, "I told you before Koji, you're my student and I would protect you, yeah you screwed up a little bit but your intentions were noble. Now stop worrying I'm still gonna beat this guy."
Isaka said nothing as he sent a fireball at Takuya, who barely dodged it. He was getting tired and he couldn't keep this up for long. As he got up he heard a new voice enter the fray, "As much as I'm enjoying you dance around the room dodging fireballs like a circus animal I'm gonna have to interfere here."
Takuya looked over to see Daisuke arriving, arms crossed, "Daisuke! You couldn't have shown up like 5 minutes earlier?" Daisuke shrugged, "Well sorry I had to get here on foot, I'll ask you to repair my machine combiner later." Isaka turned and glared at the new arrival, "Dr. Omega never mentioned you? Who the hell are you?"
Daisuke sighed, "Yeah of course he wouldn't, he really doesn't like me. Dr. Daisuke Sonoda, Kamen Rider Combi at your service." Isaka frowned, "Another Kamen Rider, it would've been nice to know there were multiple of you." Daisuke shrugged and took out his driver, "This is a recent development, they had no idea I'd be coming out of retirement today."
He placed the driver around his waist as it sprang to life, "CENTRI DRIVER!" Daisuke removed two Scitubes from his pockets and smiled, "Takuya I had no idea how you knew to have these ready but good thing you did."
Takuya shrugged as he stood up again, "Oh I figured I'd get you back in the field eventually." Daisuke nodded as he placed the first Scitube into his driver, "Tengan!: The rider who listens to the call of his heart is… Necrom!" A black test tube formed next to Daisuke, inside of it Kamen Rider Necrom was shown as Daisuke placed the other Scitube into his driver, "IWAE!: The rider who rejoices as the scribe of history is… Woz!"
A green test tube formed, showing Kamen Rider Woz as electronic music began to play as Daisuke put his hand up, making a pose similar to Woz when he gave his speeches, "HENSHIN!"
A silver undersuit enveloped him as the driver sprang to life, black and green test tubes running along it, "LET'S FUGEON RIDE!" Armor appeared on him, along with a hoodie similar to Necrom's, "NECROM! WOZ!"
The armor finished forming and the blue eyes on Combi glowed before settling down, "The rider who rejoices to the call of his heart is… Combi Futuring Ulord!"
Futuring Ulord had a mostly green head with a large green horn in the middle, his blue eyes resembling Woz's without the writing. His hoodie was mostly black and silver, with green and white markings lining the sleeves and hood. His shoulders are similar to Woz's with dropper-like devices on them from Necrom.
On his chest was a mixture of Necrom and Woz's symbols and a watch band running down his body, stopping short of the driver, the band having green and white on it, with several black holes on it. He had green markings almost like teeth running up and down his body and two blue markings around his waist, his gloves being green and black. Finally he had black boots with white and silver on it, the soles being green.
Combi dusted his hands off and stretched slightly, "Just to warn you, I may be a pacifist but I've decided you're an exception." Isaka glowed before morphing into his undead form, a demonic looking peacock as he charged Combi, the two exchanging a few blows, Combi punching him several times as the Peacock Undead shot a larger fireball at him.
Combi chuckled softly as his body became more liquid-like, and phased through the fireball before he shot several green tentacles from his arm at the peacock undead but they were sent back by shockwaves. Combi looked at Takuya, "Grab your driver and help me, I'm really rusty."
He charged the Peacock undead who summoned a large sword and sent him flying back. The undead growled at him, "I'll never understand what it is about you, Rider's, so willing to lay down your lives and for what? Just to die? You're all idiots I say."
Combi pressed a button on his driver causing a sword-like weapon to materialize, "ZiGan DeCatcher" He charged at the undead again, the two exchanging blows, "You wouldn't understand even if I explained it to you. What Takuya and I do, what he does for his students, what Koji did by giving himself up to you. IT'S BECAUSE OF OUR LOVE FOR LIFE, IT ENABLES US TO LAY DOWN OUR LIVES FOR OTHERS!"
He struck Isaka across the chest, sending him backwards as the wings on his shoulders began to glow; several thousand shuriken-like feathers came at Combi. Combi pushed a button on his weapon causing it become a gun, "Jushisugi!"
He began to fire multiple green blasts from it, destroying most of them. He couldn't keep it up much longer but thankfully he didn't need to, "The only rider who protects smiles is…. Fuge Mighty Hopper!"
Fuge appeared and kicked the peacock undead, causing him to blast back into the wall, Combi walked over to him and high fived him, "Apologies, It took me a moment to get Koji out of his restraints."
Combi looked over to see Koji now free and giving them a thumbs up. Combi took out another Scitube and handed it to Fuge, "Here, I figured out who we were dealing with so I had this made." Fuge took it and nodded, "Oh good a Blade Scitube, that'll make this easier."
Combi nodded as the peacock undead began to recover, "It won't do you any good, I'll kill you both and continue my research." Fuge chuckled and pointed at him, "Class is in session, featuring a teaching assistant today, so do try to pay attention to both of us." Combi sighed, "I'm not your damn assistant but whatever."
The Peacock undead charged at the both of them, both avoiding it as they assaulted him, using expert team work to keep him off balance so he wouldn't have time to use any of his fancy tricks. As the peacock undead began to tire Combi turned to Fuge, "I think it's time to finish this, wouldn't you agree?"
Fuge nodded and both hit buttons on their drivers and Fuge inserted the Blade Scitube into another slot on his driver, "LET'S FUGEON FINISH!"
Both Rider's leapt into the air, Fuge being surrounded by his usual red and yellow energy and with an addition of lightning. Combi glowed with green and black energy as both came down on Isaka, "LIGHTNING MIGHTY IMPACT, TIME DESTROY!"
The Peacock undead was sent against the wall, a projection of a card appeared, sealing him once again as Fuge and Combi landed, "Class dismissed, any questions?" Koji ran over to the two as they removed the Scitubes from their drivers, reverting back to Takuya and Daisuke.
Koji gave them an apologetic look, "Ishida Sensei, Dr. Sonoda I'm really sorry about breaking into the lab and stealing the driver, I just really thought he was telling the truth when he said he'd leave the people I care about alone." Daisuke smiled and put a hand on his shoulder, "Don't worry about it kid, we've all had that moment where we believed what we wanted to hear. Break into the lab again though and I'm making an exception about not harming living things."
Koji nodded quickly before Takuya stepped in, "We're just glad you're safe, now let's get you home since you missed class today you gotta catch up on homework." Koji frowned as Daisuke laughed, "Listen Koji, I apologize for my coldness towards you, it was uncalled for and I'm sorry."
Koji smiled at him, "It's alright Dr. Sonoda, I figured you had a good reason." Daisuke put an arm around his shoulder, "You can call me Daisuke kid, now come I'll help you with whatever homework he's shackling you with. Then I wanna tell you about our old ally, Kamen Rider Xross."
Takuya watched as Daisuke practically kidnapped his student, he should probably be worried that Daisuke was going to teach him something bad, but it didn't matter, his friend was on his way to moving on from his losses, and in all honesty with Kamen Rider Combi back as well, Takuya was ready to call the day a win.
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Dr. Omega flew across the room as The Great Master glared at him, "Dammit Omega, reviving that Undead only made things worse. Not only is Fuge still a problem but now Combi is back as well. Give me one reason I shouldn't turn you into dust?"
Omega stood up and chuckled, "Besides the fact that you would die from your injuries eventually without me? Well it's because thanks to that undead we now have schematics for the Centri Driver and Scitubes. Meaning we can move forward with Project SUBTER"
The Great Master said nothing as Omega began to laugh maniacally, soon Fuge and now Combi's time would be up, and Great Genesis would rule the entire world!
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NEXT TIME ON KAMEN RIDER FUGE!
Takuya is getting in the way of some students bullying one of his students
"I wasn't aware we were bullying people now for liking books?"
Takuya is shown leading the bullied student somewhere
"The author of that book they destroyed, he owns this bookstore, Fantastic Bookstore Kamiyama."
Finally a new Fuge form debuts!
"The rider who decides when his power is at its peak is… Fuge Elemental Swordsman!"
TO BE CONTINUED!
