Chapter 7

-Flashback-

"What's all of that Kamen Rider stuff he has going on? I have never heard of it before" Both Azurda and Pyra shared a meal on their improvised camp.

"I'm sure what I am going to say will blow up your mind so please try to take it with a grain of salt" Pyra knew some parts thanks to her..well..being eavesdropping Rex and Nia's chat before.

However there's much she needs to understand.

"It all started when Rex arrived to Fonsett Village" His mind remembered everything. so..clear


Years ago

"It was a stormy night for sure , However it felt..out of the ordinary"

Everyone in Fonsett resting on their homes , after a long day of work take a nap hearing heaven's melody didn't sound bad..

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"W-We are almost there.."

"A wounded couple arrived calling for help , everyone went to aid them ; I checked around the area in case some invaders were around"

Man and Woman entered Fonsett , they could barely walk ; Everyone around gathered to help despite rain.

"There was no Titan nor any kind of ship , perphaps it sunken? According to what Corrine told me : "The couple became dust" they had no chance of hearing their last plea"

Rumors say another Titan had fallen however he had no way of affirming it.

"Our local blacksmith inspected what was left , a Crown ; some armor ; weapons and..a letter"

The letter still remains with Corrine...

"Fonsett villagers did a proper burial for their remains , if they could hold on more , fate would be different"

"That night while I did my inspections..there was an inch on my back.."

"Maybe it's another small monster.." Azurda moved his body

"..Who are you?"

"I froze myself when it spoke , maybe it was a child from the Orphanage?"

The boy using a sword larger than his body threatened him...

"W-Where am I?! Where are my Mom and Dad?!"

"He was out of control , calling , searching for his deceased parents"

Chaos dominated the Cloud sea that night , Azurda tried to reason yet the boy never listened.

"I took him to Fonsett and Corrine looked after him"

According to Corrine's words , Rex was extremely confident in himself to the point of brazenly ordering People to kneel before him and show respect , calling himself a "King".

"First days were surely rough , refusing help ; Corrine made him stay on her orphanage"

"REX!" Corrine chased the boy around Fonsett

He refused to eat his veggies.

"Rex showed various abilities any adult would never believe a kid could have"

"Strength , Speed , Forgery , etc"

"One , Two , Three!" Four men were required to carry a heavy box , full of supplies

"Four , Five , Six , Seven , Eight!" His laugh made men freeze as he carried a big box without efforts.

And if that wasn't enough , a local salvager saw him hunting with sucess a large beast with only his fists ; Fonsett had full bellies following nights.

"His entire life changed ..he started to talk more and finally found his place a family , Corrine was the Mother he needed to learn and grow."

Teach him good values and codes , Rex forgot that "King" part of him , just a normal boy outside of the Chaos within larger Titans.

"Fonsett had years of peace with Rex , he bonded with all his village and his powers were of no use ; no need to fight"

A stormy night , a giant piece of technology was visible..

"Then..Woz arrived"

His presence created chaos within Fonsett and triggered questions about Rex's true origin.

"The once Prince now King must travel around the World"

His departure left everyone on tears , Corrine and him took a heavy blow creating a void for years to come.

He made a promise to come back and bring enough gold enough to make Mor Ardain , Tantal and Gormott jealous..

"Leaving Fonsett at the age of 10 , Rex arrived 5 years later.."

His homecoming was well received , gathering enough gold to support them for years.

"But he was not the same"


"Whatever he has been through it did a change"

Concluded Azurda making Pyra question..

[Where did he go? ; Who were his parents? ; What could have change him?] The Fire Aegis didn't have Mythra's support (She locked herself within their mind realm , Torigoth opened wounds)

"He's still naive and innocent I woul- He's awakening!" His Grandson awoke...

"Ehh..AHH!" Rex jumped looking around , Pyra and Gramps were there.

"Shh..We are Ok Rex , we are safe" Pyra slowly calmed him down.

Rex unsure of what to say took seat between Pyra and Gramps.

"I did it again..Didn't I? Torigoth.." Trauma still flesh he couldn't help but remember..

Screams ; Another Rider ; Nia running away

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"It's not your fault Rex , you tried to warn her and..did what it had to be done..otherwise more would have suffer" Pyra wasn't exactly the best person to talk over this topics but a try is a try.

"Yes it was! If I didn't have these stupid powers tons could see another day" Blaming himself Rex launched the Zikuu Driver away..

Only to come back at him.

"What is done remains Rex , there is no change of our past" Azurda tried to reason

"...Lies" Rex rolled his eyes hearing it , no means to offend him of course.

"..There are ways to alter the past" Muttered Rex shocking both of them

[C-Change the past?] Mythra sounded interested in that..

Imagine all she could change..fix her horrible mistakes.

"There are ways for time travel however it's risky" He didn't want to explain what and who would he bring if he travels back.

"C-Come on Rex! We should give it a try! Travel back and save them all!" "Pyra" pleaded him.

"I told you it's risky Pyra , if we travel back who knows what kind of Paradox we would create" Rex munched part of his food , "Pyra" groaned before pleading again.

"I-If we travel back perphaps we could talk with the Architect! Save Alrest!" Her mind had that resolve : Travel back and fix everything.

"Not gonna happen Pyra , there are several things wrong with that idea , you don't have an idea of what could happen if a Timeline is altered , it's already dangerous enough to keep all Ridewatches with me" Rex tried to reason with her , Past is Past what matters is today.

And bringing some of his past enemies..it gave hin shivers thinking what people like Storius , Evolto , Shadow Moon or Daguva would do to his world..

Or worse bringing them and Him..of all people.

"Enough "Pyra" , Rex has warned us several times so please control yourself" Azurda stopped a possible escalation , if this discussion remains then Mythra would force her hand to do something she could regret.

"Tch" "Pyra" recovered control and apologized :

"I-I'm so sorry Rex!" The real Pyra tried to fix Mythra's mistake

"Nah don't be , it was an outburst that's all" He understood long time ago people wanted his power.

"Why not you two get some sleep? I will have the first guard" Rex didn't want to sleep..and probably waking up making a scene..

"And that's final!" leaving no room for argument Rex had to swallow his pride.

"Fine.." Forcing himself to use part of the powers of [Kamen Rider Saber Kamen Rider Kenzan] via their Ridewatches.

[Concentrate Rex..You need a specific thing]A small Green book appeared on his hand..

A Wonder Ride book.

[Good..] Rex activated the power within..

[3 Little Piglets!]

3 Small pigs appeared out of the book creating a small bed of hay and leaving 2 blankets before vanish.

Pyra was astonished by how quickly those cartoony piglets did their job.

[Rex is truly something else] To create out of nowhere..it was suprising..

"Well , it's not a bed but it will be enough for tonight ; Tomorrow we will go back to a city then find a ship and travel to Elysium" Rex took left and tried not to look at her.

"Thanks.."She muttered..this hay felt so comfty..it was like it came out of a Fairytale.

"Good night Pyra" Rex started to close his eyes , praying for no nightmares.

"Night Rex" She closed her eyes as well , Mythra would be very pissed off.


Rex awoke..but this time..on a hill?

It felt warm..comfty..a safe zone

Winds were soft ; not harsh like his own

The boy started to laugh and cry..

Finally a night without terror.


"Those lovey doveys were made for each other" Commented Azurda looking at the scene before him :

Rex and Pyra cuddling on a hay bed ; Each time Rex struggled (Perphaps nightmares) Pyra softly kissed his forehead making him tight his embrace.

"Ah young love" After all they have been through in the past , they surely deserve a bright future.

"Corrine will be screaming when she hears the news" Azurda began to feel sleepy as well going to the Hay bed to rest.

It's not like any monster would come , right?


Midnight

-Plains of Gormott-

(GRRRRR) A wild roar roamed through the camp..

"...Hunger.." Rex's belly awoke him..nature was calling.

He hasn't eat properly since Elysium's travel started..a terrible mistake indeed.

His powers were unstable..yet resonating with Special Riders.

The Amazon(s) Rider(s).

Apex of Predators and killing machines..Rex could control himself if he ate well enough to supress Amazon cells..

However..he was hungry..

"...Grr.."Not wanting to leave his comfort place Rex had to stood up.

"Grab a snack..*Yawn* and then back to Pyra" he started wandering through the plains.

Darkness meant nothing to an Amazon..

(GRRRRR!) A Relentless Arudan stood on his path along with various monsters...

Instead of running or summoning a sword..

Rex licked his lips.

It seemed like a large buffet..

"Amazon" No more words were needed to explain what happened later..


Azurda abruptly woke up , he swore screams could be heard minutes ago..

Looking over Blade and Driver , they were still on each others arms.

Rex's smile told him everything was fine.

Azurda closed eyes..maybe it was his mind playing jokes on him.

Unknown to all , The Core Crystal of Mor Ardain inside the box..began to glow.


A/N

Hello , How are you? hope you doing well!

Some changes were done with this episode to create new scenarios to work with

As for romance , there are various types..Rex and Pyra being "Destined Partners" they were just made for each other.

As new Riders are mentioned so the story unfolds..

Stay tuned for more!.