This is an original work, but many of the characters are based on/cast as Kamen Rider characters, which is why we decided to post it here. Hope you enjoy.

Cowritten by Amy L/AnkhsAngel

"I know it sounds crazy, but I know what I saw.." A young woman begged the police officer to listen to her story. She'd seen someone shapeshift and try to sneak into her father's office. She had caught them though and they threatened her before disappearing. "I just want him safe, and of course his bodyguards didn't listen.."

"Look, I understand you want to protect your father. But we aren't bodyguards. We're police. I don't see how he'll listen to us." The detective said gently. "He has bodyguards. If neither he or they believe there's a threat, there's not much we can do."

The woman nodded slowly, wiping at her eyes, "I understand. Sorry for bothering you.." She stood and headed toward the door.

"Sorry we can't help."

She nodded again before heading outside. She walked slowly back toward the house, beginning to wonder if she just imagined things.

A man she recognized as one of her father's bodyguards approached, "Mia."

She frowned, "Why aren't you with dad?"

A sudden smirk crossed his face, "I'm here to take care of business." He pulled out a knife and began approaching her quickly.

Her eyes widened in shock and she tried to back up but ended up tripping and falling back. She let out a scream as the knife was plunged into her abdomen. "You.. you're the shifter, aren't you?"

The man smiled and turned away, "I have to get back to your father now."

A gunshot rang out, splintering a tree beside her. "Stop right there!" A male voice shouted.

The shifter sighed before changing into a large dog and pouncing toward the man.

The man rapidly fired several more times before going down under the shifter.

The shifter eventually changed into a woman, unmoving as blood poured out.

Mia struggled to push herself up, trying to check on the shooter. Pain rushed through her though, making her movements jerky.

The man was revealed to be the detective she'd spoken to. He was unconscious, a gash at his hairline oozing blood. There were slashes in his suit jacket and dress shirt as well sluggishly bleeding.

She tried to get him out from under the woman, wrapping a piece of cloth around the head wound. She was beginning to feel dizzy and soon, her eyes slipped shut.

Isao blinked hazy eyes open, gingerly touching his head. He bit back a curse as he saw Mia, reaching for his phone. He contacted dispatch, summoning backup and an ambulance. Just as he finished, the world went dark again.

Mia woke, finding herself in a hospital room. She winced as she tried to move and look around.

"Stay still before you tear your stitches." A soft voice instructed from a nearby chair.

"Who..?"

"Detective Toriyama. Sorry I wasn't faster."

She shook her head as her eyes landed on him, "It's alright. Thanks for helping. Are you okay?"

"Mild concussion. Couple of stitches. I'll be fine." He drank from a silver colored tumbler, his dark eyes bright in a pale face.

She nodded slowly, "At least dad is safe now."

He winced, rubbing his neck anxiously. "Actually.."

She frowned, "What?"

"Back up only found us at the scene."

Mia froze for a moment before trying to push herself up.

He stood and grabbed her shoulders. "Stop. Your father has gone into protective custody. He'll be fine."

She nodded slowly, "Are you sure?"

"Trust me." He locked gazes with her. "You need to rest. You'll be released tomorrow morning to my team's custody until we catch this asshole."

"Alright.." she rested back against the pillows.

He released her, retaking his seat quietly. He began drinking from his tumbler once more, occasionally glancing at her.

She'd closed her eyes and was half resting, half trying to figure out how to catch the shifter.

"Planning your escape?" The question was quiet, a hint of amusement in the words.

"Just wondering where to find that shapeshifter.." she admitted as she opened her eyes and looked over at him.

"Not your job. Though I shouldn't be surprised after your father's description of you." He had a small smile on his lips as he leaned back and observed her.

"Really? What did he say?"

"That you appeared to be impulsive, but often had a detailed plan. That you had a huge heart and would do anything to help anyone in need."

"Makes me sound a bit nicer than I actually am.."

He chuckled. "I'm sure that's not true. You saved me, didn't you? You could have left me to die in retaliation for not believing you."

She was quiet, just nodding slightly.

He sighed, losing the smile and dropping his eyes.

"Thanks for helping me, but I'm sure you have better things to do than to keep an eye on me."

He frowned. "What part of under protection did you not understand? Father's orders. You're to be protected at all costs until we catch your attacker."

"I just don't want to be a bother.."

"Your father warned us of that as well. Just accept you aren't getting rid of me or my team that easy. We will protect you, even if it costs us our lives." He raised his eyes to hers again.

"I'm not worth that much," she said quietly before closing her eyes.

"Your father begs to differ."

She sighed, keeping her eyes closed and soon falling back to sleep.