Reviews:
ENDDRAGON369: Exactly, I've seen some of those videos too.
Raven Soriano: Yeah, we can't let Gai get away with a lot right now. But no, we didn't base Magnetic Wolf on anything Kabuto related. It's just taking off the armour and guns off Assault Wolf. I mean, can *you* run quicker with 50KG strapped to your body?
darthwolf: No, they will not get their 'Others' forms in this story.
Shooting Star Dragon 3000: Yeah, ZAIA's higher ups are going to be mad when they catch on.
Demon dark mezzo sangue: Don't worry, it'll all come to ahead right now. Unfortunately, 'living to work' is the societal mentality of Japan, so she can't just say 'no' and quit, she would be black-listed from ever working again.
Toa Solaric: You get it, mate. You really get it. Don't worry, we'll get there when we get there.
Shadowmwape: *passes box of tissues*.
Guest, chapter 34, Oct 12: 1) Why Agito and not Kuuga? Because Agito has more problems in its writing than Kuuga. Kuuga was a drama first, and Agito has too many people being assholes to each other instead of working together.
2.1) Our gripe with Kamen Rider Ghost is that it had a good premise, but it dragged on and flopped near the end, the head writer disappeared for like 4/5ths of the entire series to do other projects so it had to be handed to other writers who weren't told of the head writer's processes.
2.2) My personal gripe with Ex-Aid, which I have called out many times, is that everyone is a sociopath to varing degrees. Grey loves Ex-Aid like many other people, but I watched Kamen Rider Build first, a series which has camraderie and fighting against a common enemy at its core; so when I watched Ex-Aid, I was constantly disappointed and upset that these heroes wouldn't see eye-to-eye until the later third (which is the part everyone hates) because they all agreed to fight Gamedeus/Masamune Dan. I was also annoyed that there was such a heavy level creep system. Levels 1-5, that's reasonable, I can tolerate. Level XX to 50 when the heroes are Level 4 at most? That hurts. Level 99+, Grade 0 and other BS tactics from the villains vs the heroes who are fighting with level 50 at most until Hyper Muteki evened the playing field? I got frustrated. Because it's a clear indicator that the heroes are always playing catch-up against unfair odds.
2.3) Saber has the same head writer as Kamen Rider Ghost. A man who disappeared half way through production without leaving instructions to his writing team how to deal with the show, the wonky level creep and inconsistencies, unneeded characters (Durandal) or character assassination (looking at Sabela for being a bro-con) and the massive lore potential that was lost! Hell, Grey and I came up with something much better in our free time that fixed quite a bit of it!
3) First off, I apologise if you are a different guest reviewer or the same one, it's not clear. Secondly, please don't spam the same review twice; if this was an accident on fanfictions part, I apologise. Third: Yaiba is still under Gai's thumb, he's not going to let her go that easily.
MKDemiGodzilla-Warrior: Probably budget constraints, the way we designed Magnetic Wolf was a base form colour swap. And that was the joke, we love seeing our readers and reviewers coming up with their own conclusions that come close to ours when we're writing our stories. smiles.
Tylus: Unfortunately, ZAIA has branches in other countries, so even if she left for America or somewhere else, Gai would send emails to other branches to ruin Yua's reputation before she even boarded a plane. And forget working with Hiden, people would see this as corporate espionage.
KamenRiderULTRA: We've got plans for both Metal Hopper and a movie later down the line.
Here are some reviews answered by our own GreyKing46:
Guest chapter 34 Oct 15: He didn't really think about that.
KamenRiderULTRA: We have already done ONE movie... but yes, another one IS coming.
Tylus: If she quits, she's gonna have a black mark against her. You do NOT quit in Japan, it is supposed to be one job for life.
Even if she did leave and go to Aruto, that would make HIDEN look bad. One, as potential corporate espionage, but also for breaking such a big taboo. And Overseas? Where she would have to leave her ENTIRE life behind as well as all the money she'd have to spend?
Dragon Rider 66: Gai made all of Fuwa's Keys. He doesn't need their data.
MKDemiGodzilla-Warrior: The notes thing was a joke.
Guest 1 chapter 34 Oct 12: Gaim is considered because Ghost has some issues with it. Remember, these lists are made up of a consensus between the two of us. We are co-writers, it is a joint thing. And the reason it is a maybe is that Ghost does agree that it was a well-written show while I do have some problems with how some of its themes were presented.
Guest 2 chapter 34 Oct 12: 1, Kuuga is a good show. Damn near perfect. Anything we would do would f it up. And Agito... has a LOT of problems.
2, Ghost has problems with Ex-Aid. Me? Ghost and Saber are my two most disliked seasons. Yes other readers, even more than Zi-O! With bland characterisation, little character progression rushed pacing before going into the endless filler, lore barely explained, inconsistent power scaling worse than Death Battle, terrible villains and so, so, SO much more.
Toa Solaric: Thanks. Had a lot to say to him.
Shooting Star Dragon 3000: Very desperate.
darthwolf: No
Raven Soriano: Jackel became a thing in round 5 of the OG. And no, Magnetic Wolf was not based on Kabuto. It is literally JUST a black repaint of base Vulcan with a symmetrical design.
Zeryo: Okay I am gonna be going on a tangent in a sec, hence why I left your review so late, so let me get this point across first. If you think we are handling the competition and Gai worse than in the show? That is valid. We tried and it is not in your taste. We respect that.
NOW, you seem to have misinterpreted both the story AND Zero One as a show a bit. The firewall does not stop HumaGear from feeling negative emotions. Because you are assuming Korenosuke DESIGNED HumaGear's to TURN INTO MONSTERS and HURT PEOPLE. Especially when Korenosuke's dream was for HumaGear's to be the guardian angel that helped Humanity achieve its dream. Yes, he was a good person, yes he wanted HumaGear to grow and learn from both sides, be he did (to an extent) see HumaGear as things.
And, again, you are assuming the Magia thing is NATURAL for HumaGear. The FireWall stops Ark from using Negative emotions to install the Magia Malware. They can be angry, sad, hateful and more without turning into monsters robo-zombies. And I say robo-zombies because Magia INFECT HumaGear and turn them into Trilobites.
And the HumaGear at the protests did NOT become Magia. That proves your very point. Without Ark, they couldn't. The only ones who did were the ones who followed Horobi, who has the ability to convert HumaGear into Magia.
But as for our story. To reiterate. The firewall does not stop HumaGear from FEELING or LEARNING negative emotions. it just stops Ark from USING said negative emotions to slip and activate what is essentially a virus into them.
AUTHOR'S NOTE:
I apologise profusely, I made a mistake in my response to my Review to Demon dark mezzo sangue; my friend GreyKing46 does NOT have a Kamen Rider Kiva story on his profile. That was a mistake on my part, he has a 'Kamen Rider RX/Rosario + Vampire' crossover story. So please, do not spam him for the story.
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Kamen Rider Zero-One Revised
Chapter 34: A Hunt For The Truth
Co-Writer GreyKing46
We do not own these characters. All rights belong to Shotaro Ishinomori, Ishimori Productions and Toei Company
It was a few days later, Fuwa had been brought to the hospital and to a care unit. Aruto saw to it that he would be comfortable before he could leave, though his mind was on the contest again, the moment he saw his fellow Rider hurt he threw that out of the window.
"Thank you for letting me know, doctor." Aruto spoke into his phone, having gotten a call from the hospital to check up on Fuwa.
"Did his current Progrise Key hurt him so much?" Aruto whispered after the doctor has walked away, assuming this was damage caused by his battle.
"President Aruto, a message has been sent to inform you of the final challenge." Shesta spoke as she approached him.
"Really? Right now?" He groaned, leaning against the wall. But he wasn't upset. Not seeing Shesta. "... Don't you think people will find it suspicious if you're the one who keeps giving me this stuff?" He chuckled with a teasing grin.
"I apologise, but I wanted to see you while Izu was preoccupied," Shesta admitted.
"It's no problem." He assured, holding Shesta's hand softly "Missed you too." He chuckled, kissing her cheek.
Shesta couldn't giggle, but she enjoyed the affection that Aruto was showing her. Hoping that they could have more time together if they won, this would mean that they could be a -little- more open than before.
"So... What's the contest?" He asked.
"It's a 'court case' trial, sir." She answered. "Having a HumaGear act as a lawyer for an accused person."
"Are you serious?" He asked and sighed heavily. "Do we have anyone in our systems who knows Japanese law?"
"I'm sure Izu can find someone," Shesta answered as she didn't want to let go of his hand.
*With Izu*
Izu was currently looking over the various HumaGears who might be able to work with this part of the contest. It was their last chance, their only chance to win and maintain their company.
Her hand was twitching, however. Doing her best to focus.
She wanted to be with Aruto, but he gave her this important mission to end this contest...but it didn't stop the sting of imagining Shesta holding hands with Aruto.
Why... Why did she have to be so jealous?!
She gripped the hem of her dress and rubbed it to try and soothe this state as she soon found a HumaGear that could help in this final round.
Aruto was special to her.
'President Aruto.' She thought to herself as she wanted to express these feelings, wanting to be there for him.
...
No!
Saving Hiden Intelligence was more important right now!
Ping
"Ah, I have one." She whispered to herself and then was about to pass the information over to Aruto...until she decided to send it personally.
*time skip*
"Thank you for doing this for us, your experience will be invaluable," Gai spoke to his chosen champion for this court case.
He stood there with his arms crossed behind his back, smirking at his human prosecutor. A high-class, unbeaten, lawyer.
The prosecutor had short smart black hair, brown eyes, wearing a black suit with a white button shirt, a red tie; a thin black moustache and wearing a pair of glasses without the ZAIA Spec. "Of course, President Amatsu. I'll do my very best to win this competition. If you ever need my services outside of this competition. My card." He pulled out a business card with his name.
'Naoto Ichimori'
"You've already given me that." He frowned.
"Forgive me, I can get passionate about my work." Naoto apologised, retracting the card. "With the court case just around the bend...I'm excited."
"I can see." Gai answered. "I'll see you in court."
"Of course, Mr Amatsu, and with this ZAIA Spec, I'm sure that we'll win." Naoto answered as he pocketed the item into his front pocket.
Gai walked out and saw Yaiba waiting patiently for his arrival. "This man better be ruthless in this contest."
"Yes, Sir." She frowned as she had to reluctantly agree with him, knowing that this man created Ark and caused this whole mess.
"Good. Because for now, I have a job for you." He responded as they approached his limo.
"A-A job, Sir?" She gulped, as she opened the door for him.
"Aruto Hiden's newest key, the Swarming Ant key? It has annoyed me greatly. I wish for you to retrieve it from him." Gai ordered, "As it will also be beneficial in a project I am working on."
"You want me to steal it?" She asked in horror.
"Of course not. It's not 'stealing', it's...inter-company information trading." Gai worded it differently. "He has an attraction to you, after all. I am sure a woman like you would be able to use such a thing. This mission, of course, supersede me needing you as my assistant."
Yua's lips inverted as she heard this, feeling a pain in her heart that her emotions could be used like this. "I. Understand, Sir. I will do this."
"Good. I expect results, Ms Yaiba." He smiled as he entered his limo and she closed the door.
Yua felt sickened by this. She was supposed to steal from Aruto? This damn man. How could he-? Was there a scratch on the limo? Oh no...not another one to be scrapped.
However, she blinked in shock as she looked into the limo.
Sat there, opposite Gai... Was Izu?!
Only the green/teal parts of the HumaGear were replaced with a golden yellow.
"Izu?" She whispered.
"Something the matter, Ms Yaiba?" Gai asked nonchalantly.
"I-Why is-? You have a HumaGear, Sir?" She asked.
"I require an assistant while you will be busy." He smirked "This is Azu. And I admit, she has been... Modified after purchase."
"A pleasure, Ms Yaiba." The HumaGear spoke, giving a respectful tone...and sounding exactly like Izu as well. Was this some power play of Gai's to emulate Aruto? But the way she just spoke...something was off.
It honestly made her skin crawl.
"Aren't you coming in?" Azu asked with a small smirk.
"I. Will take another ride." Yua answered.
"Come now, there's room." Azu continued.
"Don't be rude, Yaiba. Take a seat." Gai ordered, making Yua's skin crawl even more.
"Yes sir." She huffed.
As Yua sat inside the car, she was forced to sit next to Azu...and it was so uncanny. It was like looking at Izu's twin sister, but the talk of 'modified after purchase'; made her worried.
"Driver, back to ZAIA Enterprise." Gai ordered the driver.
"Yes, Sir." The driver answered as they drove off.
*At Hiden*
Mr Fukuzoe was in a board meeting, looking over the stocks and trust of the company, though Aruto had brought good publicity to them...there was a nagging feeling of horror at what Gai Amatsu said.
How 'Aruto might not be the best for the company'; those words nagged at him. It was true, that the company was doing steadily...but profits and public opinion were conflicting at best. Since HumaGears were being shown in negative lights because of some 'leaked footage' of the contest.
"Damn it all, what are we going to do?" He muttered to himself.
"Vice President Fukuzoe?" Mr Yamashita asked, seeing him worrying was resonating through the room.
"Yes?"
"Considering that the final round is around the corner, shouldn't we be trying to help encourage the President?" Mr Yamashita commented, trying to calm the situation.
"We have to prioritise the company first." Mr Fukuzoe answered. "We're hanging on a thread with no safety net below. If this goes under, we need to be prepared if ZAIA buys us out."
"Sir."
'God, this better not blow up in the company's face...we can't-I have to-. Korenosuke, what do I do?' Fukuzoe thought to himself. 'What do I do?!'
*Elsewhere*
We arrive back in a science lab, where a figure was slowly awakening, the sounds of steps coming closer to a figure remaining on a table. Patched up and functioning.
'Someone's coming.' The person thought as they lay on the table, turning to the door as it opened and an obscured person walked in while slightly blinding the figure on the table. "You're back." They weakly whispered, seeing the person approach them...and revealed to be Horobi.
The figure nodded as they picked up some tools as they worked on Horobi, fixing up the last parts of his broken body.
"It has been a while; hasn't it?" Horobi asked, not even paying attention.
The figure nodded as they worked, making connections to Horobi's circuits to fix him and finalise it all before heading to the computer.
"I see that you've been busy...Or injured, what happened to your-? Fine, I'll shut up." Horobi tried to poke fun, only to see the figure's eyes glare right at him.
...
"Is Jin okay?" Horobi asked, after a moment's silence "Is he okay, Naki?"
The figure stopped momentarily as they looked at Horobi with kind eyes this time. "Jin is...fine." Naki answered.
"Good. Good." Horobi sighed, closing his eyes "Good..."
*With Aruto*
"Thank you for meeting with us, Mr Bingo." Aruto spoke respectfully as he and Izu sat down and in front of a HumaGear Lawer.
The HumaGear had parted black hair, blue eyes, wearing a blue suit with a white button shirt with thin silver stripes, a light blue tie and black polished shoes. "Of course, President Hiden. I am happy to serve justice for those in need or whoever needs it. My card." He sent over a digital card to Aruto's phone.
Bengoshi Bingo
HumaGear Lawyer
"Thank you very much, I'll keep this handy." Aruto smiled.
"I have brought over the case files for you to review, Mr Bingo." Izu informed, showing a copy of the trial and the accused.
"Thank you very much, Ms Izu." Bingo accepted the information and responded kindly.
"What do you think our chances are, Mr Bingo?" Aruto asked.
"I'll need to review the notes and interview the suspect, but I believe we have a chance." Bingo answered.
"Thank goodness." Aruto sighed in relief. "So, what's the person's name?"
"'Yuto Sakaki'. Twenty-seven years old." Bingo continued. "Was going to marry his sweetheart but is now caught in the middle of a scandal where people said he was tricking them into marriage but takes their money."
"That's horrible." Aruto whispered as he heard that. "And he's the prime suspect?"
"Exactly, the evidence points to him. But there might be something the detective missed." Bingo responded.
"Well, let's try and help out where we can." Aruto answered.
Izu was a little quiet, thinking about the word 'marriage'...and thinking about Aruto.
She imagined herself in a bridal gown and veil, as Aruto waited as she walked down the aisle to see him there.
Shaking the thread she snapped herself from her thoughts, sighing to herself.
'It's never going to happen.' She thought to herself.
"Shall we get moving, President Hiden?" Bingo asked.
"Yeah, we should-Izu? Are you okay?" Aruto looked at her.
"Yes, I am, President Aruto." Izu responded
"We better get ready for court...I doubt I'm ready for a trial." Aruto chuckled nervously... before sighing "I can't believe we are making a competition about a man's innocence." He mumbled "It shouldn't matter who wins or loses. The truth should matter."
"Exactly, President Hiden. And this truth will come out." Bingo answered.
"But... Is our party innocent?" Aruto asked, some nagging worry in his mind. Could he let a guilty party go free for his own company's safety?
"President Hiden, we can arrange a meeting with Mr Sakaki to get his side of the story and look over the evidence should it be helpful." Bingo answered. "If he is innocent, we can help a person and save Hiden Intelligence in one sweep."
"The pros outweigh the cons, president Aruto." Izu informed.
"I hope you're right, Izu. I really hope you're right."
*Time Skip*
Aruto, Izu and Bingo were all in a court's spare room where they met with their client, Yuto Sakaki. The young man was nervous as this had dragged his name through the mud and felt like an actual victim.
"Mr Sakaki, thank you for meeting with us." Aruto spoke.
"Thank you. Though I'm not feeling this great." Yuto admitted. "My life is ruined, I didn't do anything."
"Mr Sakaki, please calm down. We'll sort this out." Bingo informed, trying to calm his client. "Now please, explain to us how this came about and I'll work as best I can."
"R-right. Right, thank you." Yuto agreed and began to explain.
Aruto listened to his confessions, looking over the information along with Izu about all of this. There had to be something to help with this.
*With Fuwa*
The Wolf Rider was discharged from the hospital, he had heard about the third part of the contest and tried to call Aruto "Come on, Prez. Pick up." He grumbled.
"The number you have dialled is-"
Fuwa groaned as Aruto's phone had to be off. He was doing court work stuff and it needed full his full attention.
"Damn it all." He grumbled and ended the call. "He needs... he needs to know what happened."
drip
drip
drip
Tears were falling down from Fuwa's eyes, remembering all those who passed away.
He could remember their faces, their names in his mind. The photo book of his old school in his apartment; a reminder of his failures and his promise.
His mind was getting overwhelmed with emotion as he walked to a bench and slumped down.
Aruto. He... he had to STOP that monster!
'Amatsu, I'm going to beat you. We are going to beat you. And you'll pay for everything you've done.'
He looked at the phone and saw a message coming from AIMS, they wondered if he was alright.
"Heh, looks like that lot are worried about me." Fuwa smiled gently. "They are good guys."
He got to his feet and brushed himself off, his base needed him. And there was no way this wolf would leave his pack on their own.
'Alright. Time to go to work.'
*Time Skip*
Aruto, Izu and Bingo were in the courtroom with Yuto on their side of the room; Yua, Gai and Naoto Ichimori were on the other side with their respective evidence and case against Yuto.
Gai looked over to Aruto and smiled cockily as the judge approached the bench, the members of the jury looked on as their eyes were all on Yuto and the rumours all about him.
"All rise." One of the barristers called out to respect the judge.
"Be seated." The judge spoke as they all sat down. "Read the charges bailiff."
"Yes, Sir. Yuto Sakaki is charged with a money scandal under the guise of a marriage proposal." The bailiff informed.
Aruto frowned as he looked at the scenes remembering what he had been told by Yuto about the situation.
The fiancé was told that she would marry him but was turned off by him.
Receipts and pictures of Yuto being in a particular place.
The evidence was mounting up against Yuto, even a detective's own words.
Yuto felt worse and worse, treated as a criminal...there was no recovery from this.
Aruto and Izu continued to listen, the evidence seemed conclusive...but there were inconsistencies in the evidence in their heads.
'This evidence...how does it-?' Aruto thought to himself.
"Will the accused, Yuto Sakaki, take the chair, please?" The judge asked professionally.
"Yes, your honour." Yuto nodded and walked to the stand and sat in the chair.
Aruto rubbed his nose, giving a slight sigh from all the stress.
"Mr Sakaki, on the day in question you were seen by a witness leaving the bank." Mr Ichimori asked. "Do you deny this?"
"No, I don't." Yuto answered. "I was making a deposit."
"This deposit, was it for the marriage?" Mr Ichimori pressed on.
"Yes, it was. I was making sure everything was alright." Yuto answered.
Bingo was taking note of this as the questions continued, Yuto looking more and more guilty...with this 'witness' giving evidence of Yuto's guilt. While not even being present.
"Thank you, Mr Ichimori. Mr...'Bingo'; your rebuttal?" The judge asked.
"Yes, of course." Bingo stood up and looked at Yuto, who looked even worse than before because the eyes were all on him.
*With Fuwa*
Fuwa was doing some investigative work, this court case had been on his mind and he wanted to help in any way he could. So, he decided to go find the detective that made the arrest. If there was anything left he could find, he had to take it.
"Mr Fuwa?" An officer spoke as they saw him enter the precinct.
"Officer, I want to find the arresting officer of Yuto Sakaki. Is he in?" Fuwa asked.
"Detective Narusawa? Of course." The officer answered as they escorted Fuwa to an office where a reedy older gentleman with slicked back black hair, square glasses, wearing a violet button shirt with a black and white tie and black suit with black shined shoes.
"Detective Narusawa, Sir. You have a visitor." The officer spoke.
"Yes? What is it?" Detective Narusawa asked, looking up at Fuwa and the officer.
"Mr Isamu Fuwa of AIMS is here to see you. Regarding the case of Yuto Sakaki." The officer answered.
"I'm incredibly busy. I can only spare a few minutes." Narusawa informed.
"It'll take a few minutes." Fuwa answered as he looked at him...and noticed something on his desk, which Narusawa quickly put into his pocket.
"If only a few minutes." He responded. "Leave us."
The office left the two high-ranked members in their respective fields.
Fuwa representing AIMS.
Narusawa worked with the police.
It was such a tense and dark air between the two of them.
"Mr Fuwa. What is it you want?" Mr Narusawa asked.
"You were the arresting detective of Yuto Sakaki, right?" Fuwa commented. "The guy who's currently in the 'Company Competition' as the last round."
"Yes, a shame. You can't trust anyone nowadays; can you?"
"No, you can't." Fuwa looked at the pocket in Narusawa's coat, before looking back at his eyes.
"It's not our place to judge them, we just make the arrests."
"Right, is that what you told yourself with your first few arrests?" Fuwa commented.
"What was that?" The police officer responded, his eye twitching.
"Well, you were just promoted to 'Detective'; right? After what? A few months?"
"I'm dedicated to my job." Narusawa defended his hand getting a little twitchy.
"I get that, Detective Narusawa. I'm dedicated to my job too." Fuwa answered. "But...there were some strange connections between them."
"'Connections'? How do you mean?" He asked.
"Well, the people in question have had 'unknown witnesses' that pin them to the scene of crimes. But no such person stepped forward...except through you." Fuwa pointed out.
"Certain witnesses want anonymity. You never know what kind of villain is vengeful enough to attack the public." Narusawa answered.
"True...but there should be some responsibility on that end." Fuwa glared.
"Such as?"
Fuwa stepped forwards and stared at Narusawa. "When it's right to call someone out on their lies." He reached down and grabbed the pocket, feeling a rectangular object.
Narusawa grabbed Fuwa's hand and glared at him. "That is my phone, Mr Fuwa! This is an invasion of privacy!"
"Then why'd you grab my hand if it's just your phone?" Fuwa retorted.
"Because it is my private property."
Fuwa and Narusawa glared at each other.
A wolf.
Versus a lion.
Neither was going to give this up.
So, smartly, Fuwa released their hand. "Sorry about that."
"Get out of my office. And if you attempt to accuse me of anything again, I will arrest you on harassment charges! And I'm sure that wouldn't look well for an officer in AIMS." Narusawa ordered and threatened.
"Hehe. I have to admit, this wasn't an accusation." Fuwa commented, his hands slipping into his pocket. A sly smile spread across his face "I just got ahead of myself. I actually came down here to give you a heads-up. That Mr Sakaki is likely to be considered innocent thanks to several new witnesses stepping forward."
Detective Narusawa's eye twitched a little as he heard that. "'New witnesses'?" He questioned.
"Yep. Several of the bank workers assumed that Mr Sakaki's side of the story was accurate. As well as several neighbours of... Wasn't paying attention to the woman's name, I smelled something off. The neighbours said, she normally pulled such actions and accusations. Getting a boyfriend, rushing it too fast and then jumping to conclusions, blaming them and accusing them the first chance she got. A kid who doesn't understand what romance and relationships are actually like."
"Oh. I see." The detective responded, hearing Fuwa...and also getting worried.
"Yeah. Looks like the girls gonna lose. Surprising, rare for someone to get a not guilty. Although I felt sorry for that Yuto kid. Even being accused, that's gonna make his life so much harder." Fuwa shrugged "Just try not to be too harsh on him on the stands, Kay? Might make you look bad as it turns to his favour." Fuwa gave a wave and walked away, hiding his smirk.
Why go through such a lie? What good was this?
Those thoughts rushed through his mind, almost like someone else was talking. But Fuwa shrugged, the answer was simple after all.
'That guy's like me. A hot head. A loose cannon. If he is who I think he is, then this is gonna be going downhill for him very soon.' Fuwa grinned.
"I. Will not look bad. Agent Fuwa!" He glared.
*at the trial*
Bingo had brought his evidence to the court and the jury, listing off the inconsistencies in the 'eye witnesses' statements and helping Yuto get a little brighter in his mood as the deconstruction of the evidence helped loosen the noose around his neck.
"Thank you, Mr Bingo. We'll reconvene in two days." The judge spoke out, banging their gavel and calling a recess for the room as the two sides left one after another.
The room began to leave; Aruto, Bingo, Izu and Yuto felt relief. This was a good sign that things were looking up. "Thank you, Bingo." Yuto spoke as he felt relief from this.
"Don't thank me just yet, Mr Sakaki. We've still got the final sentencing." Bingo answered. "I think I did a good enough job."
"Let's get some air, we deserve it." Aruto spoke as they were the last ones inside the room along with the ZAIA side.
Clap.
Clap.
Clap.
"Good work for the first day." Gai smugly responded, giving sarcastic applause.
"Mr Amatsu..." Aruto glared at him. "Let's not 'talk' here. It's a public building."
"Of course, yes. Outside." Gai answered while Yua looked at Aruto sadly as she knew her orders.
'What the heck is going on?' Aruto asked as they walked outside, with the sights of people coming into view.
"Oh, Mr 'Bingo', was it?" Gai asked as he slipped a hand into his pocket.
"Yes? What is it, President Amatsu?" He asked...and saw Gai extend his hand.
"Fine work out there." He offered a handshake.
"...Thank y-"
slap!
Within one swift motion, Gai slapped a Zetsumeriser onto Bingo's waist that had a Key already inserted.
"No. Thank you." Gai smirked darkly.
"G-Gargh!" Bingo dropped his briefcase and jerked outwards towards the doors where members of the press and public were outside.
"What have you done?!" Aruto glared.
Gai didn't answer Aruto as Bingo push forward to the outside and glared at the populous. "C0nn3ct10n t0 Metsubou Jinrai dot net...E5t4bl1sh3d!"
The people backed up in fear as they heard and saw this, seeing him press the Riser on his waist as he transformed into a Magia.
ZETSUMERISE!
His suit was torn asunder as he transformed into a dark brown cone-headed Magia with two drill cones on his hands, dark yellow wiring slammed onto his shins and thighs and acted as his ribs; on his chest was a pale light green-brown snail-like head as a chest guard and two protruding eyes with red dots. And finally, the face of his head were two large hexagonal visor eyes.
Bengoshi Bingo had become the Vicarya Magia.
"NO!" Aruto yelled in horror, Bingo roaring and rushing out of the courtroom.
Izu looked at Yua, whose stoic face looked away as she just stood there; all the while Gai stepped forwards while Mr Ichimori looked on in fear as he just saw the transformation of a HumaGear into a Magia...what kind of man did he join with?!
ZETSUMETSU EVOLUTION!
BREAK HORN!
"Bingo! Stop! You're not this!" Aruto tried to stop Bingo from attacking people and used his body to stop any attacks.
"It's hopeless, President Hiden. It's obvious HumaGears cannot be trusted." Gai called out. "Henshin."
Aruto's eyes widened as he saw Gai transform into Thouser, hearing that horrible jingle as he was thrown by the Vicarya Magia.
THOUSER IS BORN!
Presented By ZAIA!
In Gai's hands was the Thousand Jacker as he rushed forwards and attacked Bingo, who he had personally turned just moments ago.
SLASH!
CLASH!
"4r_gh!" The Vicarya Magia screamed as it was slashed and stabbed at, sparks flying off its 'armour'.
"Such a disgusting, weak creature." Gai commented.
"Gai!" Aruto called out angrily as he attached his Zero-One Driver and pulled out his Progrise Key.
ZERO-ONE DRIVER!
SHINING JUMP!
Aruto's hand scanned the Key swiftly as he was forced to watch briefly as he slotted his Key.
SHINING! HOPPER!
When I SHINE! Darkness FADE~!
Aruto leapt through the air as he tried to stop Gai, holding his Thousand Jacker away from his Driver and from Bingo. "Stop this! He's done nothing wrong!"
"Out of my way." Gai smirked, pushing Aruto aside. "It takes someone with resolve to do what needs to be done!"
JACKRISE!
"Gai!" Aruto called out, using his speed to try and intercept him.
JACKING BREAK!
Shooting forwards to block the attack, Aruto crossed his arms to take the blow, but hornet needles shot out and separated around Aruto and aimed at the Vicarya Magia, stabbing it and destroying its armoured head and fists.
Aruto's eyes widened in fear and shock as he heard the explosions behind him as Bingo screamed out in anguish, being destroyed by Gai's attack. "NO!" He cried.
He froze as he heard the explosion, anger welling up inside him as he was brought to rage and it was directed *straight* at Gai. "A...mat...su!"
WHOOSH!
"Huh?"
PUNCH!
Gai recoiled in pain as Aruto's fist connected to his stomach and the two teleported away from the crowds. "GAH!"
Izu and Yua followed the data stream that Aruto left behind and raced after them. They had to find them. All the while, Izu received a message for Aruto...and her eyes widened in fear and horror.
"I'm going. To break you." Aruto glared.
SLASH!
Gai slashed with his weapon as he pushed Aruto back. "You're too. Sentimental." He coughed.
"Don't you care for anyone?" Aruto asked.
"You're an idealist, Hiden. I'm practical." Gai retorted as he brandished his weapon.
*With Fuwa*
Fuwa was driving on the blue bike that Aruto gave him, it was a quiet time...until he heard something.
"H-help!" A voice struggled from being throttled by a strange-looking Magia. No. It wasn't a Magia. It was something else. A Raider?!
The Raider had silvery white feet, with his legs covered by a white 'skirt' with purple wires stitching it together, a black under-suit, a normal white armoured left hand and forearm but a large silver Gatling gun with a protruding silver 'claw' on top connected by a purple wire. His shoulders were two dark grey protruding squares on heavy silver hexagonal shoulder guards strewn with purple wiring that went to his chest plate; lastly was his head, in the shape of a lion with cable jacks pointing outwards to give off the impression of a mane with the purple cables plugging in, the face of the helmet was brass/bronze with an open mouth with a blue interior and blue fangs and blue eyes.
"Son of a-!" Fuwa growled angrily as he dismounted his bike and fired with his ShotRiser.
BANG!
PING!
BANG!
PING!
BANG!
PING!
"What the?" Fuwa gasped as he saw the 'bullets' ping off the armour.
The Raider growled as he turned, showing off the part of the 'skirt' that covered his legs and revealed white armoured legs with the RaidRiser around his waist and a purple-pink Key slotted inside.
CLICK!
VRRRRRR!
Fuwa's eyes widened as the Raider rose his Gatling gun arm and aimed at him. Taking the initiative, Fuwa leapt behind his bike that remained standing as the Raider fired.
The sound of bullets ricocheted towards Fuwa and bounced off the armour of his bike and caused devastation around the bike, ripping up concrete around him, turning the peaceful street into a warzone.
VRRRrrr...
The Gatling gun whirred down as the Raider stood there, seeing the smoke of the devastation in front of him before he turned and looked for that person he had in his grip.
AWOOO!
AUTHORISE!
The sound of a Progrise Key being used and slotted in was heard as Fuwa got up from his hiding spot as the AIMS officer stood tall and fired. "HENSHIN!"
SHOTRISE!
The blue bullet soared through the air as it bounced off the Raider's armour and returned to Fuwa.
MAGNETIC WOLF!
No chance of Surviving.
Fuwa was now once again transformed in his inverted Shooting Wolf form, 'Magnetic Wolf'! Last time he didn't know what he was doing. Now?
WHOOSH!
"Huh?" The Lion Raider looked around in shock as Fuwa vanished from its sight before feeling a punch coming from the back of his head. "ARGH!"
Now, Fuwa was a master.
SLAM!
ZOOM!
SLAM!
ZOOM!
Fuwa was running and hitting in different directions, disorienting the Lion Raider, this thick armour was dampening the impacts, but the large bulkiness of its frame gave it a lot of blind spots. 'Lion? What does this key do?'
The Lion Raider glared as it tried to throw a punch or even use his Gatling arm as a large club as it tried to swing at Fuwa before he grabbed the RaidRiser and pushed the big red button awkwardly. He could only use one arm as his other hand was fully covered by the Gatling gun.
...
"The he-" Fuwa began only to try and dashing out of the way of blasts.
DYNAMITING BOLIDE!
"GAH!" Fuwa proclaimed as the blasts from the Lion's large Gatling weapon erupted around him, causing large plumes of flame and debris to shoot around the Rider and Raider. "HACKS! HACKS! HACKS!" he roared in anger, ranting as he tried to hold back the attack. And warnings were flashing all over his armours HUD. This form could not take much damage.
The Lion Raider's barrage soon stopped, the Gatling gun was now red hot and lowered it to the floor. He panted heavily as this form was taking its toll on not only Fuwa but also the Raider themself.
The Raider panted heavily as he knew he couldn't do that again, otherwise, it'd overheat and destroy him. "Damn fool."
Fuwa grunted as he crawled out of some rubble, his armourless state being a detriment, but he was still transformed. He knew what he could do now. 'My turn.' He thought angrily as his HUD scanned locations for optimal attacks. And without that giant gun, he had a chance.
FEVER!
"Huh?" The Lion Raider froze as he heard that, soon being beset by double-firing blasts from all directions. "GAH!" he yelled in pain.
Click, Click!
"I'm taking that Key!" Fuwa glared, showing his authority towards the Raider.
A wounded Wolf.
A limping Lion.
It was a battle between two battered apex animals.
BANG, BANG!
BANG, BANG!
BANG, BANG!
Bullets flew in and fired upon the Raider, causing him to flinch and roar out, being surrounded by bullets...the irony wasn't lost on him.
"HAAAAA!" Fuwa roared out
*With Aruto*
"AAAARGH!" Aruto roared as he rushed at Gai, his fist connecting against the other president's head as another punch was incoming. "Amatsu... GAI!" He snapped.
"Hiden!" Gai grunted as he defended himself, now on the back foot. 'Damn it, Yaiba! Grab the damn Key!'
Yua looked on at the fight, seeing the ferocity Aruto was projecting in his battle against Gai. Even if she were to transform...it would only get her hurt. She looked away while her face kept looking at them.
"Yua..." Izu frowned, seeing their once ally and 'friend' just standing there. "President Aruto. We have gotten a message."
Aruto appeared behind Gai, his fist colliding with his foe's as he grunted. "Not... The time Izu!"
"I'm afraid that it is important. It is from Fuwa." Izu answered.
Yua's eyes widened as she heard that, turning to Izu, giving her a look to say 'Please, don't. Don't say it.'
"Shut up, you damn HumaGear!" Gai roared out, their fists clashing.
"Izu! Whatever it is! It can-!" Aruto responded.
"Gai Amatsu created Ark." Izu answered simply, causing the fight to cease.
...
"W-What?" Aruto gasped out, his eyes wide as he slowly turned to look at Izu.
'Damn, that wolf survived.' Gai thought venomously.
"Mr Fuwa discovered that Gai Amatsu worked for Hiden Intelligence over ten years ago. And worked on the first satellite project that many companies collaborated on. He was the one that showed Ark the darkness of humanity. And is responsible for the Daybreak Incident." Izu explained calmly, but sadly...if she would allow herself, she would cry and give into despair from the horror that Gai had unleashed.
...
A dark air filled the area, Aruto's head lowered as he stayed silent.
"Well, well. Seems someone likes to shift the blame." Gai remarked, using his Thousand Jacker as a crutch. "You can't blame me for that. There were other people working on the system-"
"Shut. Up!" Aruto hissed, as his hand reached to his Driver. "You're the cause. Of so many lives lost. You caused Metsubou Jinrai!"
"Are you really taking the word of a rage-induced lunatic and a HumaGear that may very well be-?" Gai rebuffed before being interrupted.
"I TRUST IZU AND FUWA WITH MY LIFE!" Aruto roared out in disgust. "But you. YOU will never know what that's like!"
Ka-Choom
Aruto retrieved his Progrise Key from his waist...and pulled out the Assault Grip! "As Fuwa says."
CLICK!
Aruto attached the Grip to the Key. "People like you."
HYPER JUMP!
"Should be SCRAPPED!" Aruto's visor eyes glowed a hateful burning red.
OVERRISE!
"President Aruto..." Izu whispered in worry.
Aruto's hand rose to the air as he unlocked the digital circuit over his head as his Shining Armour dismantled itself from his body, the two lights of Zea's yellow beam from the sky and the blue beam from the earth connected to the Key; as Aruto slotted the Key into his Driver once again!
PROGRISE!
The sounds of warning alarms sounded out.
HYBRIDRISE!
SHINING! ASSAULT HOPPER!
The armour folded over Aruto's body and clanged down loudly as his eyes flashed darkly...and Ark's singular eye began to glow once again, connected to...anger.
No Chance Of Surviving This Shot...
To be continued
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