The Chosen Episode 5
Arrival
Ore...Sanjou! Den-O called out, after transforming, yet again, in the parking lot of Sandra's store. He looked straight at the imagin and cocked his head.
Welcome to the party. You ready to die? Den-O asked, then immediately charged the creature.
You're the one who is to die. the imagin said, and attempted to hit the Rider with its hand, which was in the shape of a sword.
And missed. Within just a few minutes, the imagin was kneeling on the ground. Den-O didn't hesitate, and passed the Den-O Pass over the SetTouch, setting the sword up for the final attack.
Full Charge was called out and Den-O raised the sword and said in his cocky voice Hissatsu..Ore no Hissatsu waza...Part 3! And proceeded to slice the weak imagin, killing it instantly.
Tapping the sword on his shoulder, he chuckled. Seems to me that they are getting weaker. He said while looking for a spot to de-henshin. Turning around, he sees another rider walk up to him.
Hey, what did you think... he started, but didn't get to finish as the rider aimed a kick at him that made him fly to the woods and land hard against a tree. He got up from the ground and dusted himself off.
What the hell did you do that for? he demanded of the new rider, who began to attack him and on instinct, began to fight back, counter move for move.
Looks like you made a bad decision with your Blade choice. Kintaros said as she and Momotaros fought.
That's just the thing. I didn't send out the Blade belt. Just the Henshin device for Hibiki.
You sure? You know how your memory is, like Kume-chan's. Ryuutaros added with a giggle.
Oi, get your head back in the game, rookie! And you all should stop distracting her. Momotaros said as he once again hit the ground.
But it's so much fun! Ryuutaros said.
Shut up, Brat! Block them out and help me fight! Momo said in an irritated mood. So Sandra, in interest in staying alive, blocked the others out of her mind and tried to focus on the battle in front of her.
Dale had just finished checking into his hotel room and on his way to get groceries at the nearby 7-11 when he heard the sounds of battle. Curious, he began to jog to the area and hid behind the trees once he arrived there. What he saw there shocked him. In both a good and bad way.
Currently fighting were two Riders, much like himself. Den-O was currently fighting what looked to be Blade. And Den-O looked like they were in some serious trouble. As he had a hard time standing up after the latest punch to his armor. But, as it appeared to be a duel, Dale stayed out of the fight.
That is, until Den-O got slammed into a tree and struggled to get up yet again, after a minute Den-O failed to stand. Dale ran out in between the two riders and held out his arms. Leave him alone! Can't you see you've already won?
Dark Blade saw the young man step between her and the other rider and mouth something. But, unable to read what he said, she just shrugged and began to start her final attack again. But after she pulled her sword out, the guy in between the two combatants surprised her.
After not getting a reply, Dale figured the other rider didn't care. So he continued to stand there, between the dueling riders. I can't transform to help. I can only fight in the Mirror World. I can be of no use to him, but I can serve as a distraction to gain Den-O some time. He thought to himself.
Dark Blade chuckled inside her mind as the man continued standing there, Looks like I get to destroy a Rider and an innocent. This must be my lucky day! and continued readying her attack.
NO! Maeko cried out loud enough to have Dark Blade stop and hold her head in her hands. Fine. I'll concede this battle, but I will get him next time. Blade thought as she walked away from the battle, to the confusion of the remaining person and rider there.
Hey Den-O, are you... Dale started as he turned around, then saw that the other Rider had disappeared as well. Well, damn. He said before walking back to the store.
Den-O limped to a secluded spot near her store and de-henshined. She winced when she saw all the bruises starting to form. Sighing heavily, she grabbed her bike and started walking it away from her store Got my ass handed to me there. she muttered.
Well, that's what you get for spacing out. Momotaros humphed, then went silent on her.
Changing her mind, Sandra started walking back to the store. She was hungry and had remembered there was no quick food in the new apartment. She parked her bike outside the store and was entering it when her cellphone rang.
Hello? she answered, and was pleasantly surprised by who responded.
Konnichi wa, Usako! the male voice greeted her, and Sandra grinned.
Konnichi wa Mamo-chan! she replied happily, then as she was going down an aisle, saw the person she was on the phone with who didn't know she was there. Suppressing the giggle, she quickly went to the other side of the store but still in view of him.
Guess where I am at? He asked as he browsed the soda selection and finally decided on a Pepsi.
How about a few feet away from where I am currently standing? she said and waved when he quickly turned around and found her.
He walked over to her and hugged her tight. She barely managed to hide the wince from the soreness from the last battle. Fancy meeting you here. He said.
Looks like he's as clueless as you are. Ryuutaros briefly commented.
I agree. Want to hang out over at my apartment, so we don't take up space here? she suggested, ignoring the imagin's smart aleck comment.
Sounds like a plan. and with that, the two friends bought their respective items and walked out the door to where his bike was parked close to hers.
Follow me. She said and waited til he got on his bike and had it started. She then got on her own and rode home, with him following her closely.
~*~Meanwhile in Missouri, a young man was sitting in the counselor's office at the local high school. But this young man was not getting counseling or advice on college choices. Instead, he was the one giving the advice.
Michael Williams was one of four counselors for the high school and was happy to have been offered the position here in his hometown of Kansas City. And at the very school he had graduated from what seems like forever, but was only eight years ago. So he knew very much what the students were going thru, as he had gone thru the same thing only a short time ago.
At first glance, one would think him a student still. He was short, a mere 5'6, and had a youthful look about him. But it was his eyes that caused more than a few of his students to sigh. His eyes were a light gray and seemed to peer into the very soul of a person. His hair was a shiny black that was cut short, and always seemed to be windblown even though he always combed it.
A knock on the door to his office interrupted his train of thought. He straightened his desk a little and ran his fingers through his hair, before replying with Come In! in a cheerful voice.
A red-haired young woman poked his head in the door, then came all the way through. Konnichi-wa, Sensei. she greeted him as she bowed.
Michael bowed slightly at the student. Konnichi-wa. he replied in turn. Need help with something?
Just wanted to go over some of the club stuff with you, if I could.
Not a problem. Michael said and gestured to one of the guest chairs.
The young woman sat down and the two began to go over various meeting times and activities of the club that Michael had founded and co-sponsored. The club was called the Nihon Society, it's focus being the Japanese culture and those who admired it, as well as the different Japanese shows they watched two to three times a week. It varied between different genres of Anime and Tokusatsu.
Michael loved the Tokusatsu days best as he was a very avid fan of it. His favorite being the Kamen Rider genre. At the moment, the Society was in the middle of the series Kamen Rider Hibiki, which ran from January 2005 to January 2006. The reason he chose that particular series to show was to help the club members learn from the characters on the lessons and problems that come with growing up.
About an hour later, Michael and the student were talking about cosplay in a nearby anime convention when a knock interrupted them. Come in!
A teacher came in the door, and looked at the student in the guest chair. Sorry for interrupting your session, Michael.
Not a session. Just Club talk. What can I do for you?
Oh, the Society thing. Anyways, a delivery man came with a package for you and insisted on delivering it in person rather than leave it with the front office. the older woman told him.
Hmmm... Interesting. Go ahead and show him in then. If he's determined to deliver it in person, let him.
The older woman nodded and made a gesture with her hand as she stepped outside the door, and a UPS delivery man stepped in, a small box in one hand, an electronic clipboard in the other. Michael stood up and walked to the door.
Michael Williams? the delivery man asked, and Michael nodded his head in reply. Sign this, if you could please. he then said, handing him the clipboard. The counselor signed it and took the box the man in brown handed to him. With a short nod of his head, the delivery man walked out of the office, out of the school. And disappeared, once again with a smile on his face.
When the student got to his feet, Michael just shook his head. No need to leave. In fact, you may get a kick out of this. And while the student sat down again, Michael opened the box and pulled out a tuning fork. He didn't even notice the envelope nestled in the box.
The student's eyes goggled when she saw what was pulled out. That... that's Hibiki's Tuning Fork!
Michael chuckled. Not the actual fork, mind you. Just a well-made replica. Ordered it a few days ago. Although he was surprised that it was sent here, instead of his home. And that it had arrived so quickly.
Looking at it just made him smile and his smile broadened when he saw the way his Society President goggled and sat with her eyes full of awe. So, he handed the fork over to let the young woman look at it more closely.
After getting the tuning fork afterwards, the fork accidently hit the desk, setting the tone off. And that is when the change happened. White light covered his hand, then his body, and surprisingly the entire office. Once the light faded, Michael was a bit surprised and more aware and turned to the other occupant of the room.
The other student appeared to have not noticed the unusual light. And confirmed his suspicions when the young woman asked her sensei if everything was alright. Michael didn't get a chance to answer the question, as he heard a ruckus going on outside his window. Looking, he saw what appeared to be a large creature coming towards the building.
Following his instincts, he calmly escorted the young woman to safety than went to a patch of trees that would hide him from all who looked. He then pulled out the tuning fork, and tapped it against the tree next to him. Holding it up to his forehead, the face of an oni appeared and he was covered in purple flames. A minute later, he spread his hands and the flames disappeared, and Kamen Rider Hibiki appeared in this world for his first battle.
Hibiki muttered Kitojutsu Onidume and claws appeared from his hands. With the claws, he was easily able to hurt the creature, which seemed to be a mutated and enlarged wolf and he was able to get many slashes in by dodging the attacking creature and hitting it as he moved from spot to spot.
In order to slow the wolf creature more, he pulled out his drumsticks, using Kibojutsu Rekkadan to set them on fire and throwing fireballs at his enemy.
When the creature had stopped to lick it's wounds, Hibiki smiled and pulled the Kaentsuzumi from his buckle and jumping on top the wolf, he placed it on it's back. Once enlarged, Hibiki began to beat out a rhythm with his drumsticks. After a time, the creature cracked and disappeared completely, leaving the new Kamen Rider standing there by himself.
After a moment of savoring the victory, Hibiki went back to the same patch of trees and de-transformed into his normal self. Although, Michael thought as he walked back to his office. he was anything but normal now.
And now, with this ability, Michael would be able to impart even more knowledge to his students, especially the members of the Society. He couldn't wait til the next club meeting.
Back in Florida, Sandra was spending some quality time with Dale as they watched the latest episodes of Kamen Rider Decade that she had finished downloaded from TV-Nihon. During one of the battles on screen, she had a flash of knowing. Replacing Decade on the screen was Hibiki, finishing his first battle. Welcome to the team, Hibiki. She whispered, low enough that Dale wouldn't be able to hear her.
But she also 'saw' someone else watching and Sandra's Rider instinct went into full gear, she knew who it was and what belt the watcher would receive. Two Riders in the same area. This is going to be interesting. She thought, then turned back to the show on the screen.
On to Episode 6