Chapter 12 - Triple Threat
Aj held his hands out, the ridge of his hands together. As he brought his hands outward, a red energy built between his hands. He gripped the handle of a sword with his left hand. The blade was silver and broad. He rotated it with the roll of his wrist before charging back into the battle. He cleaved putty in half as he made his way through the ranks. He stabbed his sword directly through a putty and drove it into a tree, pinned. As it wiggles while gripping the blade, Aj turned to counter an oncoming round kick with a quick side kick. His lead leg slammed against the chest of the putty as it flew backwards. He gripped his blade invertedly, ripping it free of the tree and squirming putty before slicing across, decapitating another.
Neil slammed his fist into the ground, shaking the earth with his force. As he stood to his feet, he gripped a silver handle that had a large, round muzzle at the end. He pulled a black axe from the ground, the blade large and curved. As he pulled it from the ground he swung it up, cleaving a putty in half from between its legs straight through the head. He shouldered the massive blade. Putty charged him but in one massive whirl of his body, they were slashed through the body. Neil held the axe high over his head before slamming it down into the ground. The force slashed a shock wave through the charging putty, reducing them to rubble.
Donna crossed her arms over her chest. In each hand manifested a yellow energy before two twin daggers appeared. She met a charging putty by crossing the blades against its throat before pulling them both away, severing the head. Donna dodged a front kick before lowering herself, driving a blade through the middle of the putty. Two more charged her but she stopped them by throwing both daggers into their foreheads. Donna surged forward as they fell to their knees, pulling the daggers from their heads as she ran past them. Their bodies fell to the ground in her wake. Donna jumped into the air, throwing both daggers at the onslaught of putty. The daggers bounces between them, slicing through their rock bodies with ease.
NC blocked a high round kick and pressed his back against a tree. He returned with a counter round kick to the head. As he turned, he dropped to a knee, slapping his palm into the ground. The wind picked up and the pressure forced the oncoming putty backwards. As he stood he gripped the handle of a blue lance. The handle was almost as long as his body while the blade looked like the footprint of a triceratops. He swung the lance over his head before slicing downward, cutting a putty in half from head to pelvis. He charged forward with the lance behind his back. He swung it from his right side as he twirled himself and the lance simultaneously. He diminished the turn by slicing through the middle of multiple putty. He looked on as more putty were coming his way. The blade of his lance began to glow bright blue. His body slid forward, destroying the putty and sending rubble flying in multiple different directions.
Katrina began a series of backflips to evade attacks and create distance. Once she did she held her left arm high above her head as pink energy gathered to her hand. A pink bow formed in her hand before the putty could come within attacking distance. She drew back on the bow, releasing an arrow into the chest of the closest putty, creating a sizable hole. Katrina jumped backwards, releasing more arrows before her feet could touch the ground. Katrina could hear noise behind her as she spun on her heels and lowered herself into a sitting position with her legs crossed before releasing another deadly arrow. The numbers piled up as she used spins and flips to avoid attacks. She found herself surrounded. Under her helmet she smirked as she widened her stance and aimed her bow to the sky, drawing back as powerful as she could before shooting an arrow straight into the air. The arrow rose high and disbursed into a plethora of arrows that came crashing down around Katrina, destroying the surrounding putty.
Brian double tapped an oncoming fist before gripping the wrist and pulling it forward, forcing the putty to be drawn into the knee strike. He then elbowed the back of the putty to drive its body to the ground. He had one free moment and used it to hold his right hand to the sky and call upon the Dragon Dagger. As the weapon formed in his hand, the horns on his head turned silver. He gripped the blade invertedly and used it as a hook to deflect a punch. He swung the arm down before delivering an elbow to the putty's temple. Brian turned and lowered his body to avoid attack while slashing through the mid section of his attacker. Brian looked on at the final group of putty and pressed the side of the handle two his helmet's lips. The Dragon Dagger came alive with a beautiful melody. The rangers turned their attention to it before hearing the high pitched mechanical roar. They looked to the sky to see it, The Dragon Zord. It stood taller than anything they had seen. It's body off in the distance but the red of its eyes and the red orbs that circled around the chest clearly visible as the glow. The eyes shot energy beams that destroyed the last of the putty before its roads stopped and its body vanished in the distance.
"What the entire hell was that?" Aj asked as he caught up with Brian.
"I don't know, I just blew into the flute end of the dagger. I didn't know I could command something like that," Brian responded.
"You victory will be short lived rangers!" A voice called out before three energy beams fired in their direction. As the beams struck the ground, an explosion engulfed the rangers, damaging their suits minorly but sending their bodies crashing to the ground. They looked up to see Chromium Gold Beetle standing with his two warriors. "You destroyed my putty, that wasn't very nice. Let's see how you like having a blade or laser run through your flesh." Chromium Gold motioned forward as Titanium Silver and Platinum Purple beetles started to curled out to the right and left of the group.
"You guys really piss me off you know that?" Neil said as he made his way to his feet, axe in hand.
"I second that," NC added. Katrina drew back on her bow, aiming for Platinum Purple. Dodging the arrow by rolling to the side gave Katrina and Donna time to charge her. Before Chromium Gold could react, Brian pulled his laser blade from his holster. He fired a few laser rounds, stopping Chromium Gold in his tracks asAj drew closer, swinging his sword for Chromium Gold's Head. Bringing up his forearms to block Aj stood in shock.
"Gold Armor has its perks doesn't it," Chromium Gold said in a smug tone. Titanium Silver faced down Neil and NC. The stand off lasted only seconds as Titanium Silver charged them. The two rangers split to keep Titanium Silver between them. Neil swung his axe at a low angle, aiming for the legs. Raising his knee, Titanium Silver narrowly evaded damage to his leg. From behind him, NC twirled his lance and rotated it to strike for the head. Titanium Silver lowered himself to keep from being hit. As Neil swung from Titanium Silver's left, he bent his knees, keeping his body straight so the blade of the axe narrowly missed him. It was then he noticed NC swinging his lance in a downward motion. It was unavoidable as the lance struck Titanium Silver's chest. Sparks flew from his armor as his body crashed against the dirt. NC dragged Titanium Silver's body before swinging his lance up, sending his body into a tree.
Brian fired more laser bolts that Chromium Gold dodged as he charged forward. The closer he got, Brian holstered the weapon and thrusted the inverted dagger at Chromium Gold. He attempted to block but Brian used the dagger as a hook, dragging his arm down to create an opening. Brian lunges forward with an elbow strike that was blocked. Chromium Gold headbut Brian, forcingnhim back. Chromium Gold took the moment to jump into the air but was struck by an upward slash by Aj. His body spiraled before falling. As he stood, Aj and Brian stood together poised for attack. The three surged forward. Brian leaped into the air with a flying side kick that forced Chromium Gold to slide on the ground. As he came to a stop, he rose to a knee and formed an x with his arms to block the downward slash of Aj's Power Sword. Just as he blocked one attack his back burned as Brian slashed across his back with the Dragon Dagger. Chromium Gold stumbled to the side. As he regained his composure, he felt both Aj and Brian's boots dig into his chest as they both landed a flying side kick which sent him crashing into a nearby tree.
Donna slashed repeatedly at Platinum Purple who seemingly was always only a step out of her reach as she evaded. Donna rotated her hips and landed a right reverse elbow as she noticed Platinum Pink was motioning to the right side. This forced the armored warrior to stumble and be struck by an energy arrow in the back. As sparks flew from her armor she fell to the ground. Quickly scrambling to her feet, Platinum Pink noticed Katrina jumping from tree to tree, trying to get the angle for a perfect shot. She aimed her blaster at the tree Katrina was jumping to and fired. The tree split after being hit by the energy bolt under Katrina's boot causing her to fall. As Donna turned her attention to her friend, Platinum Pink was already rushing forward. Donna evaded the right hand that was thrown and managed to slash the armor plating that covered Platinum Pink's left quadricep. She rotated as she stepped forward and stood tall, slashing across her back before thrusting her boot into Platinum Pink's back. Katrina stood to her feet, releasing multiple arrows that slammed into the armor of the downed warrior.
The rangers regrouped, looking on at the seemingly defeated Beetle Borges. "This ends today!" Katrina yelled.
"You won't be a pain in our asses after this," Neil added.
"You think this is over rangers!? You're sadly mistaken!" Titanium Silver roared. Chromium Gold ripped a rift in the side of a large rock and the tree quickly retreated.
"No no no! Dammit!" Brian yelled as they attempted to stop the trip from escaping. Brian punched the rock, furious at their failure.
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The three figures jumped from the rock, over the heads of Kamen Rider Blade and Chalice. They stopped and turned as they could see their full form. The middle one stood tall and strong. His helmet had an emerald diamond on the forehead which lead to the silver strip tracing over the head. The sides were covered by two crimson triangular shapes that sprouted straight upward. The most and jaw were covered in silver playing. The chest plate had a high color rimmed in crimson red. The chest plate itself covered from neck to upper abdomen. A crimson capital a was built into the chest plate and in the center, an emerald triangle. The shoulder plates also had a crimson red triangular design while the armor surrounding it was clad in black. The wrists were wrapped in a gold bracelet while the forearms were covered in more black armor playing. Around the upper legs ran two black metallic rings. The shins and over the boots were covered in more black armor. His belt buckles was silver with a crimson capital a on the face. "We are here to kill you, Kamen Rider Blade… Kamen Rider Chalice," the middle rider spoke.
To his left stood a rider of similar armor but their colors reversed. Where the triangular plates and capital a were crimson on one, they were emerald on the other. Just as the diamond and triangle on the forehead and chest were now crimson for this second mystery rider. The belt buckle had an emerald capital a on the face as well. "Enough talk Larc, lets kill them where they stand," he said.
"Their deaths will come soon enough Lance," the third rider said. His armor was completely different. The helmet had a gold diamond on the forehead and a smaller crimson diamond laying on the bottom tip. The larger diamond was golden just as the triangular spikes on the sides of the helmet but rimmed in silver. His shoulder plates were much larger and connected to the chest plate. A dark purple with a gold trim for the shoulders that connected to a golden capital a on the chest. The center of the a housed a crimson triangle. His belt had a silver face with a golden capital a on it. The rest of his armor matched his partners.
"Glaive," Larc called to him, "we were given this power to kill. Let's use it!" He yelled with enthusiasm. Chalice and Blade quickly figured out who lead the ground. The man in the flashy golden armor raised his hand and extended finger. Larc and Lance charged Chalice and Blade who stood at the ready. Where Blade counter charged, Chalice fell back with a leap into the air. As he did so, he released arrows towards Lance. Lance side stepped each arrow as he closed the distance, hoping to catch Chalice before he could land. Chalice pulled a card from his belt and slid it through the slit. He pulled his bow into two blades and swiped at Lance as he got closer.
Lance stopped short and weaves out of the way. Chalice presses forward with multiple swipes at different angles, all of which Lance barely avoided until Chalice thrusted both blades forward on a low angle. The blades struck Lance in the lower end of his breastplate. Sending his body rolling backwards. On the ground as sparks flew. Chalice charged forward as Lance scrambled to his feet and slashed him across the chest in the shape of an X. Lance dropped to the ground again. Before Chalice could trike with a downward swing, Glaive struck with a side kick to the ribs. Chalice stumbles to the side and looked as the two regrouped. "Doesn't matter how many of you there are, I will protect Angel Grove."
"Can't do that if you're dead," Glaive replied.
Blade swung his sword in a diagonal slash. Larc leaned backwards to avoid the attack brought his knee up to chamber for a front kick. As he extended out, Blade parried the kick with his sword and came forward with s punch to the jaw. Larc stumbled, his armor rattling. Blade came forward with a low thrust but it was blocked by Larc making an X with his arms, trapping Blade's arm. Shifting to his right, Larc landed a knee strike and followed it with a heavy right hand. Blade dropped his sword as he was sent reeling backwards. Blade slipped a punch but as he returned to his guard, an uppercut slipped through his guard, pushing him back.
"You're slow Blade," Larc said teasingly.
"No, I just needed a wake up call!" Blade yelled before landing a low kick to Larc's left inner thigh. His leg buckled, leaving him open for the side kick Blade threw. Larc was on the retreat as Blade closed in. Larc attempted to throw a punch but Blade blocked it with his outer forearm as he moved to the inside of Larc's guard with an elbow to the jaw from the same arm he blocked with. Blade quickly scooped up his sword and drew a card from its deck. His sword's blade glowed bright blue before he charged Larc, slicing him at the chest, causing his armor to spark as he fell to the ground.
Chalice blocked attacks on two fronts. Gripping Glaive's wrist and the crook of his elbow, Chalice stopped the oncoming looping hook. He back kicked Lance to give himself space as he slammed the back of his fist into Glaive's helmet. As Glaive returned his gaze uptown Chalice, he was already in the air, shooting both legs straight forward into Glaive's chest. As Chalice landed on the ground, Lance pulled him up by his shoulders but half way he kicked his back. Chalice used the momentum to flip forward and create more distance. As he turned, he weaved to the left to avoid a punch and thrusted his fist into Lance's gut. "You haven't been riders long. You're sloppy, too aggressive and most of all you're just not good enough!" Chalice yelled as he shot his fist forward, throwing Lance from his fist. Blade ran to Chalice and stood beside him.
"Ready to end it?" Blade asked as he pulled a black spades card from his deck.
"Hell yea," Chalice said as he did the same. The three riders grouped together as they attempted to stand. Before Chalice or Blade could activate the cards, they watched as the three were pulled through a rift by the Beetle Borges.
"You win today Riders, but we will be back for your heads." Chromium Gold said as the rift closed. Chalice grunted aloud.
"Next time, we will finish them. For now, let's check the area, make sure everything is cleaned up here." Blade suggested. As he spoke, he could hear a loud slam coming from the other side of the rock they encountered the trio of riders from. Chalice and Blade jumped to the top to see the Rangers standing there.
"Well this may just be our lucky day." Chalice said as he and Blade jumped down.
"Dammit, first putty, then Beetle Borges and now you assholes again?!" Aj said in anger.
"Wait, you fought the Beetle Borges?" Blade asked.
"You damn right and you're next!" Neil said as he charged forward with his Power Axe. Before he could strike Blade, Chalice blocked the downward slash with his bow.
"Temper temper," Chalice said before driving his boot into Neil's chest to slide him backwards. As soon as Neil was far enough Chalice was blasted in the chest by NC and Donna. Chalice flew backwards from the force of the blows. Blade snapped into action, leaping into the air and clambering for a flying side kick. The rangers surrounded him as he landed, his attack hitting nothing but ground. Blade slashed Katrina and NC across the stomach, causing them to roll away from the battle. Brian clashed with Blade, allowing Aj to slash across his back. Blade's body tensed at the blow.
As Katrina and NC got to their feet, Chalice shot them both in the back with arrows. "No no no, you three will stay right here." Chalice said as he rushed Neil, landing a jumping knee strike to his jaw before he could react. Hez clashes his Blade with NC's lance, he pulled a card and slid it through his belt buckle before drawing back on his bow to build up energy. As he released, his body and NC's flew from the force of the small explosion created from the point blank attack. NC's suit ripped at the chest and left shoulder. The left side of his helmet had a crack that exposed the shadow within the helmet that covered his face. Chalice's Armor cracked at the chest and helmet. He struggled to stand but as soon as he did, he felt the force of Neil's power axe slashing across his back. Chalice landed face first, sliding through the dirt.
Blade swung his sword in looping circular motions to keep Donna, Brian and Aj out of striking range while he thought of a plan to deal with them. Aj clashed swords with Blade to stop his movement. Blade instinctively struck Donna with a back kick to keep her away but he wasn't able to block the high round kick from Brian. Blade stumbled back to create distance as he recovered from the blow. Donna was the first to charge in, Blade slashing her across the chest twice before round kicking her. As her body rolled on the ground, Brian was the next to come charging. Blade jumped backwards, drawing a card from his deck and quickly sliding it through his belt. As Aj and Brian drew closer, Blade leapt into the air and extended his leg downward for a finishing move.
"Rider kick!" Blade yelled as his body began to glow. His attack caused a small explosion that sent Aj and Brian flying, their bodies crashing to the ground next to Donna. Over Blade's head flew Neil, NC and Katrina. All of the rangers took damage in the battle. Their suits ripped in multiple places and even cut flesh showing as the blood dropped from their wounds down their limbs. Chalice stood beside blade, his left shoulder pad in shambles as it hung by seemingly a thread. His shoulder bleed down his arm and his breastplate was heavily cracked.
"I see you look fine," Chalice said in sarcasm.
"Mows not the time," Blade motioned to the group of rangers as they slowly stood to their feet. "Let's finish this," Blade drew the same card he used to activate his finishing attack. Chalice followed suit, sliding the card through his belt buckle.
"Rangers, let's put the power weapons together, we can't afford to loose here!" Brian yelled. Neil's Axe became the trigger and barrel of the weapon. Katrina's bow was cast on top laying across the barrel. Donna's daggers were set under the bow and NC's lance blades were set in between the daggers. Aj's sword lay on top of the weapon running down the length of it. The weapon charged its energy as Chalice and Blade lowered their stance. Aj held the weapon as the rangers held his shoulders.
"RIDER KICK!" Chalice and Blade called out as they leapt into the air, extending a leg for the finishing blow.
"FOE ANGEL GROVE!" The rangers yelled as their weapons fired. There was an instant explosion. Everything went black for all parties involved. Brian was he first to stir, his body ached and burned. His suit was barely still hanging. His helmet was busted open, exposing the upper left corner of his face and the blood running from his head. The arms of his suit were completely torn and their shield covered in cracks. Aj was the next to make his way to his feet. The left leg of his suit torn, exposing the bruises and blood from cuts in battle. While only his visor was cracked, most of the upper body of his suit was torn away. Donna and Katrina helped each other to their feet. Donna's helmet completely destroyed and the upper left half of her suit torn from the neck to under the armpit. The sam went for Katrina but on her opposite arm. NC and Neil had to be carried. NC's helmet hadn't taken anymore damage but the chest of his suit was torn away and his chest bleed heavily. Neil only had the bottom half of his suit left. His helmet was broken and exposed his bottom mouth. The rangers glowed in their respective color before turning to energy and teleporting out of the area. The Kamen Riders were nowhere to be found as the smoke and dust cleared. The eyes that watched the battle assumed them dead. The red eyes of a winged beast clad in golden armor.
"Lord Zed will be pleased with this news," he snarled as he spoke to himself. He stood from his perched position in a tree a mile away from the battle. His excellent eyesight night failing him. He clapped his massive wings, elevating himself into the air before flying through a rift in the sky.