Epilogue
Once again, Belos had to rely on that young girl to keep his plans for this world from going to hell. That was twice now that his plans almost fell through, first it was the Titan using the Phantoms, and then it was some deranged witches and demons following the orders of some even more deranged witch. Hunter had informed him of what the Shocker Coven was, and who spearheaded its creation. Under secret orders, the Blackrose family, all of them, were to be detained immediately, and slated for petrification. If even one of them had the potential to start this all over again, then he wasn't going to take any chances.
Damn these filthy creatures. Just when I couldn't think they could be even more detestable and sickening, they prove me wrong. If that monstrosity had found a way to leave this world and enter the Human Realm…there would be nothing left.
It was moments like these that Belos believed even more so that his cause was just and noble. The Day of Unity would make everything right, but first, the emperor needed to take care of some business, personally.
After the events were all settled, Belos had his Coven Scouts round up any and all remaining members of the Shocker Coven. It troubled him that they were able to override his Coven Sigils with ones of their own. And he wanted to at least get some information as to how they did that, if for nothing else than to find out about any potential loopholes in his creation. Belos had teleported himself to the Conformatorium, where the Followers were being kept, deep under the structure in a large chamber. The Coven Scouts had set up magical restraints to keep them from casting any spells, and also served the dual purpose of anchoring them to the floor so that they could move.
Once Belos entered the chamber, he looked at the Scouts and said, "Leave us. I will speak to these traitors personally, and privately."
The Scouts were hesitant, they knew Belos was very powerful, but they were reluctant to leave their leader alone with such dangerous criminals. Especially given how they were able to use dark magic.
"Your concern for my wellbeing is admirable, but this is an order from your emperor. Leave this room."
The Coven Scouts stood at attention and bowed to Belos before swiftly exiting the chamber. Once Belos was sure that they were all gone, the emperor summoned his staff and slammed the butt of it against the stone floor. Immediately following this action crimson magic layered itself over the entire chamber, and then vanished from sight.
"There we go. A little assurance that our talk will not be interrupted," said Belos. "Now then, you lot, tell me. How was it that you were able to override my Coven Sigils. And are there any more of you out there?"
"Tch, what you see is what is left! But the Shocker Coven's legacy will live on! If one was able to see the glory that is Shocker, then it will not be long before another sees it!" spoke one of the Followers.
"Well, with the time left before the Day of Unity, that won't matter much soon enough. Now, about the Sigils."
"Heh, the secret of Shocker Sigils was with our High Priestess. So sorry your 'majesty', but you won't be gaining the power they grant us," said a female Follower.
Belos audibly scoffed at the insinuation. "I care not for the dark and tainted power those Sigils give you. I only care that you were able to replace your own. Unless you were all once Wild Witches?"
"Some of us are, but many of us were tired of your antiquated 'Coven System', and now we have been granted power and true unity under the Shocker emblem! With the Shocker Sigil we replaced our original Coven Sigils, wiping them from our flesh and branding ourselves with this new mark!"
Belos narrowed his gaze at them. The only one who knew how to override them was dead, while that was comforting, it still was not a total comfort. It meant that his Sigils were not as powerful as he first thought. And if someone like the leader of the Shocker Coven could get rid of them, there was a high chance that Luz Noceda or Amity Blight might have the power to do it themselves. But for right now they knew not of his plans, so they wouldn't have any need to look into knowing how to rid other witches and demons of their Coven Sigils.
"Thank you, this has been a most informative talk. Sadly, you are all far too dangerous and too warped to allow back into society. Therefore, as the ruler of the Boiling Isles, I, Emperor Belos, shall pass swift judgement upon you," said Belos.
The Followers glanced at each other, and that's when all one hundred of them made their move. The Shocker Sigils glowed with dark energy and within seconds shattered all the restraints on their bodies. Now free from their magical shackles, they immediately surrounded Emperor Belos, and summoned forth their various weapons while charging up spells to cast.
"We may not have our leader anymore."
"But at the very least, we can carry out one last mission."
"Killing you, Emperor Belos!"
Belos looked around at the Followers as his eyes glowed blue from under his mask. "I see you fools are in desperate need of a lesson in real power." The emperor opened his cape and revealed his Arcane Driver, as well as a ring on his left middle finger. The Followers of the Shocker Coven gasped and took a step back when they saw this. "You weren't expecting this were you? Heh-heh. Henshin."
[Purging evil.]
[NONE SHALL ESCAPE!]
[Eradicating the wicked.]
[ALL SHALL BE JUDGED BY…!]
[The Inquisitor]
The Followers stood there, shaking in sheer terror as they looked upon the transformed state of Emperor Belos, or rather, Kamen Rider Inquisitor.
"As the judge, jury, and executioner of this impromptu trial. I hereby find you all guilty of conspiring with a cult. Of attempted murder of my person. And of attempting to unleash an ungodly and unholy force upon the innocent of the Earthly Realm. For your crimes, I sentence you…" Inquisitor slipped on a ring over on his right middle finger and scanned it. "...to death."
[Omega |Ω| Destruction, Now.]
The Followers screamed in terror as they ran for the doors, but as soon as they reached them, they ran into a wall of crimson light. They began pounding on the barrier and using their weapons to try and break it. But it was all futile. A bright crimson light shined behind them, making some of the Followers stop what they were doing as they turned to see what it was. Inquisitor raised a sphere of pure destructive energy above his head, and as he did, his eyes glowed bright red. The Dark Rider waved his right hand, and within seconds the sphere of crimson light exploded. Releasing an intense wave of magical energy that consumed everything within the room. The bodies of the Followers immediately evaporated into nothingness, not even ashes were left behind. Inquisitor canceled his spell and took a moment to look around and see if any of the Followers remained, it wasn't like he needed to, but it never hurt to be sure.
Once he was certain that the room was clear, Inquisitor ended his transformation and returned to civilian form. With a snap of his fingers, Belos released the barrier within the chamber and opened one of the doors to the outside. The Coven Scouts immediately saluted him and looked behind him to see where the Shocker Coven Followers were.
"Tell the guards to gather the Blackrose family next, and to bring them down here. And I do mean all of them."
"Uh, sir, the children as well?" one scout asked.
"Yes, even the children. The Titan spoke to me and told me to ensure the safety of the Boiling Isles. The Blackrose Family is a potential threat lying in wait. If Agatha Blackrose could succumb to that madness, then there's no telling if another member of that family will try and revive this failed Coven," Belos explained. "Are you questioning the will of the Titan?"
"N-N-No, my emperor!" the Scout replied.
"Then bring them here, immediately."
The Coven Scouts immediately ran off to fulfill their emperor's orders. Belos carefully opened his cape and looked down at the Arcane Driver, smiling at the exquisite creation that would now make him on par with Luz Noceda. However, at that moment, an intense pain ran through his body. Belos slumped up against the wall as his right arm shifted back and forth between a greenish, goopy, monster claw, and then back to normal. The emperor of the Boiling Isles took a few deep breaths as he steadied himself and managed to make his arm return to normal as the pain subsided.
Before the Day of Unity, I must rid myself of this malady.
Multiverse Sentai: Thank you all for riding with me for this Special Adventure of Kamen Rider Witch. And thank you Michael Ravencroft for helping me out.
Michael Ravencroft: No problem, it was a fun project. Learned a bit more about the Showa Riders through this.
Multiverse Sentai: Hey, that was one of the reasons why I did this. Because looking through various fanfictions, there weren't a lot of Showa Rider stories. So, I thought I would give them a little love. Any thoughts on how this turned out?
Michael Ravencroft: I think it turned out pretty good. Not gonna lie though, the monster designs threw me for a loop trying to imagine them and describe them. lol
Multiverse Sentai: I can imagine. So, what was your favorite part?
Michael Ravencroft: Mmm, if I had to choose, it's the Rider team up battles. Whenever this many Riders get together, like in a Movie, I always get pumped up seeing them fight side-by-side and spouting some inspirational speech. Cliche and corny? Maybe. But it works and I love that stuff.
Multiverse Sentai: Mine would have to be when Rideron took Hunter out of the castle. Honestly, when you were suggesting that I was laughing at the fact that we were torturing the hell out of this guy.
Michael Ravencroft: Yes, as if he hasn't gone through enough trauma already. But that was very in keeping with how the show would do it.
Multiverse Sentai: Well overall I'd say that the only thing that this Special really done for the main Kamen Rider Witch story is that Luz and Amity now have their own scarfs. Or mufflers as they're called in the original Kamen Rider shows. I hope you were okay with that.
Michael Ravencroft: It's fine, movie specials do things like that sometimes. The Main Rider will get something from a character during the movie, and then won't be referenced until way later. Either casually or blatantly.
Multiverse Sentai: Well, I guess in this case it's something that they could wear along with their casual clothes. Well thank you again for helping me with this. I really hope we can do this again sometime.
Michael Ravencroft: No problem, and maybe in the future. This was my one collab for a while. Now it's back to focusing on the Heroes and Witch. And for those of you wondering, "When are you going to start KR Witch?" The answer is, I am trying to get to a certain point in Heroes before I start it up. You'll understand why soon enough.
Multiverse Sentai: Well until then, I'm Multiverse Sentai…
Michael Ravencroft: And I'm Michael Ravencroft…
Multiverse Sentai: And we'll see you next time. SEIYAA!
Michael Ravencroft: And we'll see you next time. SEIYAA!
