Freezing: At Mach Speed
Chapter 4: Odds Against Order
In a desolated area, several buildings and debris laid all over the place.
Cars were torn to shreds and the streets was littered in bodies. And standing there was what people had feared...
This thing stood stories tall as what sounded like heavenly choir was being played from the skies.
It was mostly white with some grey around the head and arms with yellow gems on its chest and shoulders. And a freezing area was surrounding it.
This was a Type-R Nova, from the Third Nova clash several years ago.
But standing on top of a building near by were two people. A young boy and girl wearing the traditional Genetics uniform
"Hmm... Seems the intel was right... there are still a few Type-R's left somewhere in the world... although it's freezing area seems to be weaker than the first ones... Only 200 meters." Said the boy as he looked at the pandora next to him.
She had long scarlet red hair and was carrying two bladed tonfas in her hands.
"Only 200 meters eh? Hmph.. I'll take this down in 40 seconds... Sides we need to get back home anyways Leo..." Said the girl as she turned to him.
"Heh... I figured you would put a small time limit on this Ingrid. Alright 40 seconds it is..." Leo said as he watched her jump off the roof.
Ingrid slowly descended towards the Nova's freezing area, but Leo quickly reacted as he used his own freezing effect to help his partner.
She cut through the field with ease as she landed on the ground safely. She looked up at the nova as she quickly ran towards it.
The Nova reacted to her attack as it sent out several shards of its skins at her. But she dodged all of the projectiles coming at her as she got closer.
Once she was close enough she glowed a bit as she jumped at the nova.
"Time to end this.. Tempest Turn!" She yelled out.
Once she yelled out the technique, her body glowed brightly as four images of her appeared as they all flew at the nova.
Each of the clones struck at the nova, hitting the weak points on its body before the core was revealed.
And as soon as it was opened, Ingrid sliced at it, cutting deeply into its core, destroying it.
She landed on the ground as her Erienbar set wore off. The Nova groaned out one last time before disintegrating into dust.
Leo smiled as he walked up to Ingrid after they met back at the drop zone. He smiled brightly to her as he held up a small watch in his hand.
"Exactly 40 seconds Ingrid! Just like you predicted. I can never be impressed by your skill." Leo said with a smile.
"It is my job after all..." Ingrid stated as a chopper stared to descend. And as soon as they got on the chopper they were greeted by someone.
She was a very short girl with silver hair in a curled twin pony tails and wearing the same uniform as her.
"Attia Simmons? What are you doing here?" Ingrid asked her, confused on why she is here?
"It's good to see you too Ingrid. Or should I say the Protector of Order?" Attia grinned.
Ingrid looked at her before she realized what she was about to be asked.
"I take it someone needs to be protection eh? Who?" Ingrid asked her.
"Two second years... The Untouchable Queen..." Attia said to her.
Ingrid's eyes widened... she knew of her by the rumors and her skill... This was going to be interesting...
"And the other one?" Ingrid asked as she regained her composure.
Attia coldly looked at Ingrid as she said who was the other target.
"This supposed new warrior at Genetics... The young man known as Kamen Rider Mach..." Attia answered.
Ingrid's brow raised out of confusion and curiosity. She has been away too long for now... but this "Kamen Rider" Seems... interesting.
(Insert opening - Chance to Shine by AKINO )
The tune starts off small until the vocals start.
(Kimi ga warau, Kaze ga mieru)
We then see Cody sitting in the middle of a vicious battle field looking down as rain poured on him.
(Tsunai da sora, Toki no muko)
We then get a close up of Cody holding the Signal Bike Mach in his hand. Until Rana walks up and places her hand on his shoulder so he looks up at her.
(Sekai no hate de matteru)
Rana then smiles as the clouds slowly start clear up above them. It then makes Cody smile back as the sun shines on them both.
(Maiagare, Oshiminai yuuyake ni)
The camera then quickly pans up showing the title card brightly before it disappears.
(Inochi wa mezame utaeba)
We then see Japan's West Genetics Academy. Where we see Cody Aldrich smiling and holding up Signal Bike Mach next to Rana Linchen as she then grabs a hold of Cody's arm. As well as Kazuya Aoi standing next to Satellizer El Bridget as they both smile. And as they bump each other they both blush heavily.
Then the screen flashes images of the Nova attacking, Rogue Pandora, and even Mashin Chaser too.
(Kitto todoku)
Cody and Kazuya then slowly look at the camera with determined faces.
(You will get your chance to shine)
We then see Cody transform in Kamen Rider Mach as he charges into battle with Rana and Elizabeth.
(Akiramenai, de)
And as they battle more Pandora show up to help them. From the other students like Chiffon, to Cathy, and even Elizabeth too.
(Janpushite, Hashiridashite)
Cody uses several Signal Bikes as they give him his Signal Koukan. From it curving into enemies, splitting apart and even stopping them in their place.
(Omoi wa kitto kanau)
We even see him turning into Dead-Heat Mach as he charges into battle at blinding speeds.
(One day you will get your wings)
Kazuya sends out an Anti-Freezing Wave. Freezing all of their enemies as they take them down. It then cuts to Kazuya in the past as a child holding onto his sister Kuzuha, smiling happily.
(Hajimari wa ima)
It's then cut to Satellizer at a young age cowering from Luis in the dark before it shatters showing a confident Satellizer.
(You can fly through blue blue skies)
We then see several other Pandora with their limiters as well as Gengo Aoi, E-Pandora, and more.
(You can touch the blue blue sky)
We then see Rana is standing above Cody holding a box of food as he quickly gets up to chow down on them with her. And as they eat there camera then finally pans back up into the sky to show the title card one last time.
Two weeks have passed since Kaho was in the hospital to recover from her incident with this new person known as Lupin.
Although when she was asked on his appearance, she couldn't remember it. Only his voice...
This made the search and comparison hard to do now since they had no idea what this person looked like.
And if anything they would assume that he could change is voice too so that they can't track it down. So for right now it was a dead end until he came back.
Cody and the rest on the other hand were relieved about this. True they also wanted the monster caught, but for now they can relax and not worry with the subject on the matter.
Kaho on the other hand was still a bit scarred from that event... She still remembers what he did to her due to that pink stigmata he placed on her...
And how she almost hurt her friend cause of her fear of being weak... But thanks to Cody saving her, she gained a new found courage to train just as hard as before, and even help Cody catch that bastard that used her.
She was now getting dressed after she took awhile to recover. Thankfully the hospital let her head out early since she has been cooped up in her for two weeks.
"Now, just make sure you take it easy for a bit. So for a week, I don't want you to participate in any Mach Battles or anything that involves fighting, okay Miss Hiiragi?" Elise asked of her.
"Of course Miss Elise. No fighting for a week." Kaho answered.
"Good. Now you have two visitors here to take you back." Elise said as she walked back to her office.
The doors then opened up as Chiffon and Ticy walked in. They both hugged her, glad to see her doing okay now.
"Chiffon. Ticy. It's good to see you two again." Kaho said to them as she smiled.
"You as well Kaho." Chiffon replied.
"Yeah, we were both very worried about you." Ticy replied back as well as she gave Kaho an extra hug.
"So, you two are here to escort me back to the dorm?" Kaho asked.
"Not exactly..." Chiffon smiled as Ticy giggled lightly.
Kaho just tilted her head in confusion.
Today was going to be very special for Kaho, since today school was off one of the other classmates thought of a special surprise party for Kaho. A party to show her she is wanted here.
Cody thought that this would be a really nice idea as he took over the job as the organizer.
Kazuya helped convince the rest of the class to pitch in which they agreed to no problem. Arthur got permission from the school and Miss Yumi to do this, which they also agreed on.
Everyone did their best to pitch in for this party. Grabbing many drinks, food and even some gifts for Kaho. And for right now, everything seemed to go as planned.
"Alrighty then... So far so good... Now we just need to wait for her to get here..." Cody said to himself as he looked over at the list.
"Max and Patricia are looking out for Kaho. And Miss Yumi has the light ready for this as well." Kazuya explained as Cody checked it off from the list.
"How goes with the party confetti?" He asked Arthur as he looked up at him while he was standing on a ladder, placing a bucket near the door.
"It's going good! Once she walks through the door, she'll get a bucket full of it!" Arthur replied as he got off the latter with a smile.
Cody smiled back as he checked it off as well. So far, this event was going along smoothly.
"Alright! Everything is in order. Now we just need to wait." Cody said to them as he put away the list.
Several of the Shift Cars and Signal Bikes then flew in as they honked happily at Cody.
"Heh, Thanks you guys. Get into position." Cody said to them. They all honked again as they flew off into their spots.
"I gotta admit Cody. This was a really nice idea for her." Yumi said as she walked up to the group.
"Thanks Miss Yumi. But this wasn't my idea." He said as he pointed to one of the other first year classmates.
This young man had short black hair and a headband on top. He had the same uniform as every other guy in the school, but he had a reddish scarf around his neck.
"It was Vex Jagger's idea to begin with. Seems he might have a little crush on our friend here." Cody smirked to which Yumi grinned slightly.
"Plus, it's the least we all can do to support her and show her more that we all do care here." He replied back.
Everyone all then cheered and agreed to the comment as the class erupted with cheer.
"Well... I still have to say it was a really sweet thing to do. Plus you sure like to make friends and bonds don't you?" Yumi asked.
"Yeah a bit... It's something my family taught me. Especially my sister. She was a very bubbly girl. Always did her best to make as friends as she could. She told me that "Making bonds and friends is one way to show how much you can mean to someone. Cause if everyone knows you, then everyone can try to get along and act like one big happy family". I took that lesson to heart to honor her memory. I may get into fights but I rather not fight them." Cody answered with a smile.
"Heh... Well I can admit your sister does have the right idea. It would be a whole lot better if we all could get along like that now wouldn't it?" Yumi replied with a chuckle.
"But remember not everyone can be swayed to that kinda of ideal... So don't feel bad if you can't Cody." Yumi told him, making sure he understood.
"Oh I know that well Miss Yumi. Don't worry about me." Cody replied back with a smile.
Just then Max and Patrica then looked at the others. "It's Kaho! She's coming this way!" Max said to them.
"Alright everyone! Get in place! It's showtime!" Cody yelled out.
Everyone nodded as they all got into their spots. Max and Patricia went inside as they got into position as the lights went off and everybody went silent.
Outside Kaho was walking with Chiffon and Ticy as they approached the classroom.
"So just what is this special surprise you two are hiding from me?" Kaho asked them.
"Oh just a little something we threw together." Chiffon answered as they all got closer to the room.
"It's not some bucket prank again right? I can't take anymore of that... Especially from last time." Kaho said as she shivered from that old memory.
"It's nothing like that Kaho! We just wanted to give you something special for our friend and class representative." Ticy replied as she smiled at her.
"Now, stop worrying and open that door!" Chiffon exclaimed happily.
Kaho chuckled a bit as she looked at the door in front of her. She gulped as she slowed opened the door, really hoping it's not another prank.
And as she finally opened the door all the way, she was greeted by confetti, cheers and party poppers. Along with happy honks from the Shift Cars and Signal Bikes.
She blinked in surprise as the lights went on to show her, the other classmates and a banner that reads, "Welcome Back, Kaho Hiiragi!" on it.
She gasped in shock as she slowly walked in and looked around the room.
"Welcome back Kaho! Hope you enjoyed our little surprise here?" Cody beamed at her.
Kaho teared up as she ran in to hug her friends. "Oh! I am! This is a really sweet surprise you guys." Kaho said as she hugged them.
"Hehehe... Well it wasn't our idea." Kazuya said.
She looked up at them confused, if it wasn't them? Then who?
"Yeah! It was all of Vex's idea to begin with." Arthur said as they turned their attention to Vex who had a slight blush on his face.
"You... did this for me Vex?" Kaho asked as she walked over to him.
"Um... Y-Yeah... I just thought since with what happened.. you needed something good to replace those bad memories..." Vex stuttered out of embarrassment.
Kaho blinked a bit before she smiled and hugged him back. "Thank you Vex..." Was what she whispered into his ear. He smiled back as she returned the hug.
"Alright, enough with the sappy stuff... Let's party!" Arthur yelled out. Everyone inside all cheered together as they went on with the party.
As some of the others partied, ate some of the food, or even played the games inside.
Some of the others were giving their presents to Kaho. It kinda felt like a birthday party, but without the embarrassing stuff that sometimes pop up on those events.
"So Kaho! I take it that you're feeling better now?" Yumi asked her as she walked up to Kaho.
"Mhm! A lot! This was a very sweet idea. I kinda wish I had a way to repay Vex..." Kaho said with a faint blush on her cheeks.
"Then why not make him your Limiter Kaho?" Satellizer said.
Most of the people near by froze in their tracks as they heard what Satellizer said. Most of the people forgot she was here, while others stayed quiet.
Kaho was especially surprised that the Untouchable Queen was in on this idea. But her comment threw her off as well.
"M-M-My Limiter?!" Kaho stuttered out as the blush grew more on her face.
"Hmm... I think that might be a good idea Miss Bridget." Yumi replied back as Satellizer nodded and walked off somewhere.
"It might not be a bad idea Kaho. Why not just do that?" Cody asked her as he walked into view.
Kaho was still blushing a bit but the more she thought about it.. the more it made sense...
"You know... you're right. Maybe... I should try it." Kaho replied as she smiled brightly.
Cody and Yumi smiled as they watched Kaho walk over to Vex. They watched her being shy at first but finally asking him for being her partner.
They were a lot more happier when they saw he had accepted her request. Kaho beamed brightly before giving him a big hug. Once that was done a lot of the others there congratulate her on getting a Limiter.
Later on...
Several hours went by as the party went on. But after awhile it started to die down as most of the people went home. Yumi said she could clean it all up as she told everyone else to get back to their dorms and rest up.
Although this happened, Cody on the other hand decided to help out a bit more for now. When there wasn't much left he made his way back to the dorms.
As he did he passed by the botanical gardens near by. He smiled as he walked past several plants that were blooming under the moonlight.
"Amazing plant life... Don't you agree?" Called out a voice.
Cody stopped in his tracks as he turned to his left, and out from the shadows came a surprisingly attractive young woman, wearing the Genetics Uniform and had long scarlet red hair.
"And... you are?" He asked her.
"My name is Ingrid Bernstein. A Third Year. And you must be the rumored yet already famous Cody Aldrich correct? Or... should I say, Kamen Rider Mach?" Ingrid said as she walked closer to him.
Cody was taken back a bit at her minor knowledge of his title. Whatever she wanted... it can't be good...
"So I take it my name is spreading around like whispers on the wind eh?" Cody Asked as he watched her circle around him.
"More like a wildfire than whispers..." She replied back coldly.
"So... what do you want? An autograph? Or a match I take it?" He asked as he glared at her.
"Hmph... You catch on quick... And to answer your question. Yes I am..." She answered as she stopped in front of him.
"Why? What did I do?" He asked her, wanting to know why she wanted to fight?
"You see... Around here I'm known as the Protector of Order. I use my abilities to stop would be trouble makers and others who tend to bring chaos and disorder in this school. You and one other person have been making quite the ruckus here... And I'm here to put an end to both of you..." Ingrid explained as she glared him down.
Both of us? Cody thought out in confusion.
"You can come out now... Untouchable Queen..." Ingrid said as she turned her attention to the tree's near by.
Satellizer then walked out behind the tree as she walked closer, with a low glazing leer as she looked at Ingrid.
"Kinda easy to tell when you glare at someone while in their room Ingrid..." Satellizer stated as she stood next to Cody.
"So.. why are we being targeted by the watchdog again?" Cody asked as he looked at Satellizer.
"Watchdog... Cute... But the reason I decided to fight you both is because of what you two did... You two both fought against a Third Year. Your superior. And cause of that humiliation, I was asked to eliminate you both for your treason..." Ingrid explained as she got closer.
"Now... both of you should find a partner by tomorrow... Then you all will pay for your crimes..." Ingrid said before walking away from them.
Once she did Cody looked at Satellizer who was already walking away. He rushed up in front of her to think of something.
"Don't get in my way Cody..." Satellizer asked him.
"I'm not Satellizer. I'm only trying to think of a plan here." He replied back with a sigh.
"I don't need a Limiter... especially if you're trying to ask me to become yours..." She replied with a low gaze at him.
"Why flattering that may be, I can't. We both know who can be your Limiter, Satellizer." Cody answered.
Satellizer turned her head slightly as an image of Kazuya appeared in her mind, but she shook it off.
She then walked off as well, leaving him by himself for the moment. Cody sighed a bit before scratching his head in confusion.
"Ugh... how did this become such a mess already?" He said to himself as he went back to his dorm.
As soon as Cody got to the dorm room, he slowly walked to his room. Thinking about a way to deal with this soon...
This matter was way different than the other incidents... If he got a partner, they could just do more damage than good, But if he doesn't, then he and Satellizer will be in a world of hurt...
What was worst is that if he did try to ask Miss Yumi for some help, he knows this wouldn't go away... Either way it was a dead end for him.
And as he waked he accidentally then bumped into Kaho and Vex. "Oh, sorry about that you two." He said to them.
"It's alright Cody." Kaho said but she quickly saw the look on his face and was a bit concerned.
"What's wrong? You seem troubled..." She asked him.
"It's... kinda hard to explain..." He said to them.
"Well, why not tell us? We're about to visit Kazuya and Arthur for a chat." Vex said to him.
Well... it's better than keeping it a secret... He thought to himself. He nodded at Vex as they went into Kazuya's room.
As they got in, Kazuya and Arthur greeted them as they all sat down and talked.
"So... what is this problem you were having Cody?" Arthur asked.
"Well... Seems me and Satellizer are in a bit of trouble right now..." Cody sighed.
"Uh-oh... what happened this time?" Kaho sighed as she listened.
"Seems we drew attention by the girl named Ingrid Bernstein..." He answered.
Both Arthur, Vex and Kaho's eyes widened at this info.
"You were visited by the Protector of Order?!" Kaho yelled out before covering her mouth.
"I don't get it. Who is she?" Kazuya asked them.
"She's a third year who goes by Ingrid Bernstein. She's known around the school as the Protector of Order." Arthur explained to which he knew already.
"We already got that Arthur, my question is why is she after me?" Cody asked.
"It's probably because you attacked a Third Year... Miyabi remember? The Third Years are probably furious with you!" Kaho replied back, worried.
"Hey, it's not my fault. She should've just left you guys alone." Cody retorted.
"And we know that too... But the Third years are in a unique league. If one gets hurts by a under class-men, they take action. And the staff can't do much to stop it since they're of the elite!" Vex explained with a hint of worry in his voice.
"Ah... So they're planning to try and put me in my place? While I can understand, I don't like it." Cody said as he leaned back a bit.
"Plus if the Protector of Order is the one to take you down, you have no luck against her... She's ranked 7th among the Third Years. She's in a whole new league of her own. No wonder they chose her to go after you..." Arthur stated as he began to worry as well.
"Not just Cody though... They're also going after Satellizer too..." Kaho said softly.
Just then Kazuya stood up quickly with a serious look on his face. He then rushes out of the room and out into the hallway.
"Where is Kazuya going?" Kaho asked, confused as she looked at the others.
I already know where to... He plans on asking Satellizer to be her limiter... Cody thought to himself as he watched Kazuya run out of the dorm.
At the Girls Dorm...
Satellizer was on her bed, in a night gown as she looked up at the ceiling. She tried to think of some plan to deal with Ingrid before tomorrow... but nothing came up as a plan...
Instead more images of Kazuya appeared in her head. As well as the memories that she encountered with him... Including the few times he touched her...
Just thinking of that made a deep blush appear on her. She covered her face in embarrassment at just the thought...
Spite me, hating to be touched... He... He doesn't make me feel that bad... It's always warm... Satellizer thought as she placed a hand over her heart.
But suddenly, a few knocks go off on her door. She stood up, wondering who is was? Satellizer then walked over and opened it... only to be greeted by a blushing Kazuya.
She gasped as she covered herself up a bit from embarrassment. "W-W-What are you doing here?!" Satellizer stuttered out as she grabbed a rob to cover herself up from him.
"I-I... came by cause I-I heard what this Ingrid Bernstein has said to you..." Kazuya stuttered as he turned his head away from her.
"What Ingrid said?" She asked confused before it donned on her.
"Who told you about that?" She asked him as he looked at Kazuya.
"Um.. Cody told me..." Kazuya replied with his head lowered.
Satellizer sighed, she didn't want this mess to get out more than just them... But guess she should've expected it...
"So then... why are you here?" She asked him.
"I'm... *gulps* I'm here to ask you to please let me be your limiter!" Kazuya exclaimed as a brighter blush appeared on his face.
Satellizer was taken back by this, spite this boy and her title... He still wanted to be her limiter? She thought for a moment before looking at him.
"I'll pass..." Satellizer replied coldly.
Kazuya looked up and at her, surprised and shocked. "But, you need one if you're going to have any chance against her by tomorrow!" He exclaimed, worried.
"I'll handle the matter on my own Kazuya... I don't need you... or anyone's help right now... Now get out..." Satellizer said as she closed the door in front of Kazuya.
He blinked before lowering his head and walking out of the girls dorm. I'm sorry Kazuya... I can't let you get involved and get hurt... Satelizer thought as she tried to think of a new plan, but then she finally had an idea!
If I strike now... she will be a bit more vulnerable than she could be with her Limiter! Satellizer thought. She then got her Volt Texture on as she went out towards Ingrid's room...
Back at the Boys Dorm...
Arthur and Cody were chatting a bit after Kaho and Vex left to do the deed. They talked a bit until Kazuya came in with his head lowered.
"I take it she still said no?" Cody asked as Kazuya sat down with them. He nodded slightly, not being able to say anything.
"We tried to warn ya man. But she won't take anyone as her Limiter..." Arthur stated as he tried to help out.
Kazuya just kept his head lowered, feeling very down right now. Cody just sighed as he quickly slapped Kazuya behind the head.
"OW! What was that for?" He asked as he rubbed his head.
"To help you wake up..." Cody replied.
Kazuya then looked up at Cody, wondering what he was going to say?
"Look... right now, Satellizer is probably thinking on more of your safety... She rejected you right now cause she's going to be in a tough fight... and who knows what could happen? So right now, just try to think on the positive, okay?" Cody explained.
Kazuya then thought about it for awhile before smiling at him and nodding.
"Good." Cody said with a smile as he sat back down.
Arthur looked at Cody before grinning a bit. "Was that a Gibbs Slap, Cody?" Arthur asked.
Cody just chuckled. "I'm more of surprised you know of that show Arthur?" Cody said.
"Hey! I like crime shows and that one is good." Arthur explained with a huff.
*KA-BOOM!*
Just then everything shook around the dorm as they look around confused.
"What was that right now? And earthquake?" Arthur asked.
"No... there was a big bang outside right now... It can't be an earth...quake..." Cody said before realizing what was going on.
"Oh no..." Cody said as he looked out the window as sparks flew outside.
Satellizer... Kazuya thought as he rushed outside with Cody following suit.
Outside of the dorms...
Out near the dorms was Satellizer as she was kneeling on the ground panting, some of her uniform was torn and some blood running down her face.
And in front of her was Ingird in her underwear holding her weapons, Divine Trust. She on the other hand didn't have a single scratch on her face.
"I gotta admit. Your skills are quite fascinating... But you're still just an under-classman.. You can't hold a candle to me.." Ingrid said as she got closer.
Satellizer growled as she used Acceleration to get behind Ingrid, but only to be stopped by her as she kicked her away.
"Acceleration eh? You know... that skill is the most basic of all of the speed maneuvers we third years can use..." Ingrid said as she began to glow.
"So in other words, that move has no effect on me second year. Now... Tempest Turn!" Ingrid yelled out.
She then rushed towards Satellizer but as she did, four clones appeared next to her as they all rushed at her.
Four of her!? Satellizer thought out with shock.
The four versions of Ingird all started striking at Satellizer, making sure she would stay down. Satellizer gasped out in pain as she fell to the ground.
"Is that all you got? I expected more..." Ingrid said as she got closer.
"Ingrid! Wait!" Leo yelled out as he ran towards her.
"You made it Leo..." She said as she looked at her partner. they then turned their attention to Satellizer who was slowly getting back up.
"You know I gave you time to find a Limiter for yourself... But seems you wouldn't listen. Guess I have no choice but to eliminate you here and now.." Ingrid stated as Leo walked up next to her.
"Satellizer!" Yelled out a voice.
Both she, Ingrid and Leo turned to their left to see Cody, Kazuya and Arthur running up to her.
Che... And now he's here... At least this will save me time on hunting him down... Ingrid thought as she watched them run up to Satellizer.
"Kaz...uya?" Satellizer said weakly from her injuries.
"I'm here Satellizer. It's going to be okay..." He said to her before his hand reaches towards her, but only to be rejected as she smacked it away.
"I thought I told you, I don't want you to be my limiter. I can handle this." She said to him as she tried to get back up.
"But you're in danger Satellizer. I wouldn't be able to forgive myself if you got hurt!" He exclaimed out to her.
Satellizer then slightly lowered her head. She just couldn't understand why he, they cared for her so much!
"Why... why do you even care about me?" She asked him.
"It's cause we're your friends Satellizer." Cody stated as he looked at her.
She looked up at him, confused about what he said. "F-Friends?" She asked him, still confused.
"Yes friends Satellizer. We care about you cause we are friends. You may not see it, but we do. Spite what others say, me and Kazuya don't believe in them." He replied back to her.
"Regardless what happens Satellizer. We will stay by your side. It's our duty to protect you... Heck, it's my duty to protect you Satellizer. And I don't care what you say. I will stay by your side." Kazuya stated back.
Satellizer on the other hand... was finally starting to get why he cares for her so much...
"Thank you... thank you both..." Satellizer smiled softly to them as she then took a hold of Kazuya's hand to help her up.
Ingrid on the other hand groaned from the speech. "While touching this maybe, I have a schedule to keep... But, since this will be your last two days, I'm giving you both a chance to find a partner now." Ingrid said to them with her hand on her hip.
Cody chuckled a bit before looking at her. "While flattering it may be Ingrid. I think I'll be good right now. Sides, I'm getting tired of this game. I rather settle this fight right now." He stated as he placed on the Mach Driver.
Ingrid saw the device as she got in a stance. "So that must be the device that I was told about... The rumored item that grants you power to fight against the Nova and Pandora... And since you're more than ready to fight... I'll just have to take you out first!" Ingrid yelled out.
She then rushed towards Cody at a fast pace, so much so that he didn't have time to react as Ingrid thrust the bud of her weapon at him.
But in a second Satellizer appeared in front of her, blocking her attack. She growled before jumping back.
"Thanks for that Satellizer... I would've been a goner if that hit me." Cody sighed as he thanked her.
"Think of it as repayment for saving me those few times already." She smiled softly to him.
"Now.. I suggest you change already before she strikes again, Cody." Said Satellizer as she got in a stance.
"Hmph... So be it... Let's... Henshin!" Cody stated as he placed in Signal Mach.
RIDER! MACH!
The trumpet tune played as the armor formed around Cody as he sighed happily at the feeling of his armor on him.
So... this is the armor they were talking about? I'll have to beat him with the Erienbar Set if I want to end this quickly... Ingrid thought as she examined Cody.
"Leo! Erienbar Set now!" Ingrid exclaimed as she turned to Leo.
"Yes ma'am!" Leo replied as his eyes glowed, connecting his senses with Ingrid for their Erienbar Set.
They both then glowed brightly before Ingrid charged at Cody and Leo casting a freezing area at him and Satellizer, stopping them from moving.
But before she could even strike, another freezing area emerges stopping Ingrid and erasing Leo's freezing area.
"What the heck?!" Ingrid yelled out before she turned her head. And standing there was Kazuya glowing brightly as the freezing area was being casted by him.
"That little unbaptized kid can cast a freezing area?!" Ingrid exclaimed before glaring at him.
"If thats the case, then you'll have to go first!" She said as she began to walk towards him.
But suddenly Satellizer came out of nowhere, in front of her kicking her away. And as she skidded back she her instincts made her look up as she saw Cody pointing his gun at her.
SHOOTER!
Cody then pulled the trigger as the gun blast shot at her, bringing Ingrid down to the ground. But it didn't even scratch her as she stood back up.
"Damn you..." Ingrid said softly before glaring at them all.
"Damn you all for disrupting the natural order!" Ingrid yelled out as her body glowed.
"Uh oh... Better even the fields..." Cody got out as he rapidly slammed his fist on his belt's button.
ZUTTO! MACH!
Cody and Satellizer both glowed brightly as they all disappeared in an instant. Clashes and blows fill the area as one of them tries to out maneuver each other.
"Just how can she think of only having order around here?" Kazuya asked as he kept watching the fight.
"That's because it's the only thing driving her now." replied a voice.
Kazuya turned his head to see none other than Ganessa Roland standing there with her hand on her hip.
"Ganessa! I didn't know you would come here to this." Arthur said happily.
Kazuya looked confused before turning his head back to the fight.
Cody and Satellizer then crash into on another as they skid back from Ingrid as she landed in front of them
"Leo!" She yelled out to him.
Leo nodded as he casted another freezing area, paralyzing them from any movement.
"Let them go!" Kazuya yelled out as he casted his own area, erasing Leo's once again. But this time it covered not only where Ingrid was standing, but where Leo was too.
"Impossible... That little brat can cast an omnidirectional freezing area? This freak has the same ability as a nova?!" She exclaimed out, confused.
"My turn!" Cody exclaimed as he switched his bikes.
SIGNAL BIKE!
SIGNAL KOUKAN! MAGARU!
Cody then pointed the gun at the feet of Ingrid before pulling the trigger. Once the blast shout out, it went towards Ingrid before Cody slammed his fist rapidly on the belt.
KYUNI! MAGARU!
The blast then made a quick turn as it headed towards the feet of Leo quickly.
"Leo! Get out of the way!" Ingrid yelled out.
But the blast hit his feet as he pushed him away and into a bush nearby, out for the fight.
"Alright! Now, we're even Ingrid." Cody smirked.
She growled as he body started to glow white. "It's not over yet..." She said to him as he hair began to turn white.
Oh no... Not Pandora Mode! Kazuya thought out worried.
"Pandora Mode... Activate!" Ingrid yelled out as they sudden burst of wind shot out, erasing Kazuya's freezing area as she glared at Cody and Satellizer.
"Crap... I forgot about that power..." Cody said to himself.
And in an instant, Cody was kneed in the stomach by Ingrid. He coughed as he kneel to the ground covering his stomach.
"Cody!" Satellizer got out before Ingrid appeared in front of her, slicing her down. She wailed out as before Ingrid smacking her to the ground.
"Satellizer!" Kazuya yelled out.
Ingrid then appeared in front of him as Kazuya looked at her scared as she raised her weapon at him.
"Now for you..." Ingrid said coldly.
But then a sudden burst of white energy shot out at her, making her slowly down to a snails pace and even making her distorted.
W-What the hell?! Ingrid thought as she slowly turned her head.
As she did, she saw Cody on the ground panting, with his body glowing white as well as his hand extended.
"Y-You can cast an... omnidirectional... freezing area too?!" Ingrid exclaimed with a growl.
"Heh.. I call this... a Density Shift... It's similar to a freezing area, except it makes my target move at snails pace and sometimes even distort them... And looks like Rinna was right on it being very effective... even against the Pandora Mode..." Cody chuckled.
Ingrid just growled out of pure anger as she tried her best to get out of this new area, but to no vale as she collapsed onto the ground.
"I swear... Once I get out of this... you two will pay... Your deaths will be taught so that more pointless deaths won't ever happen again!" Ingrid exclaimed.
"More pointless deaths? what are you talking about?" Cody asked her confused.
"It's the reason why she took the name "The Protector of Order" after all." Ganessa explained as she walked towards them.
Cody and Satellizer looked at her wanting to know more, as well as an explanation on why Ingrid is like this?
"It happened when I was a first year... Me and several other students were sent out into the field to try and toughen us up... But unknown to everyone a Type-S Nova came out of nowhere... It caught all of us off guard and almost everyone where slaughtered by it." Ganessa explained.
Both Cody and Satellizer were shocked by this info and were surprised on how strong Ganessa can be if she survived an encounter like that.
"And once everyone were almost wiped out... she came... Marin Maxwell... Ingrid's best friend..." Ganessa said softly as she had her head lowered slightly.
"Her... best friend?" Cody said as he turned to her as she just glared at him.
"Mhm... It was thanks to her that she saved everyone... But at the cost of her own life I'm afraid. She gave it all she got before she was taken away... Ever since then, Ingrid id her best to honor her memory by becoming this "protector"..." Ganessa explained.
"Shut up!" Ingrid yelled out.
Everyone turned to her as they saw Ingrid slowly standing back up.
She is very strong... Satellizer thought to herself.
"As I said to you two... I will punish you and your deaths... will be taught to the next generation to show that pointless deaths like Marin won't ever happen again!" Ingrid yelled out as she slowly got into a stance.
Just then another freezing area flies out and pins Ingrid to the ground again. Ingrid turned her head to see Kazuya being the one to cast it.
"How could you even say something like that? How could you say that Marin's death was pointless when in actuality she showed what it means to be a Pandora." Kazuya said to her as he kept her pinned down.
"You didn't even know her before tonight, so what do you even know?!" Ingrid yelled out.
"You're right... I didn't know ho she was until now... But I can't believe that her death was pointless. I mean... how could it be? She was no different than my sister!" Kazuya exclaimed.
"Your... sister?" Ingrid asked confused.
"His full name is Kazuya Aoi... And you should already know that last name by now..." Satellizer stated as Cody helped her up.
"You mean... your that Aoi?" Ingrid gasped as she saw Kazuya's face.
Kazuya only simply nodded as he stopped casting the Freezing area on Ingrid. Once released she put away her volt weapons as she slowly stood back up with Leo's help.
"For once I can agree with him, Ingrid. You see... when the first years ran off, Marin was the one who told them to run. She didn't want them back in formation cause since they were too new, they would've died like moths to the flame." Ganessa explained.
Ingrid's eyes widened as she heard this info. "You mean... all this time... she was the one who told them to run? And they didn't just abandon her?" Ingrid said softly.
"Yes... And she could've run away too, but if she did, then the Nova would've followed them back to base and we wouldn't even be here right now... She decided to stand tall and fight the Nova even if it costed her own life. She didn't die in vain nor was it pointless, Ingrid." Ganessa explained to Ingrid.
She on the other hand had her head lowered, processing this info.
"If this is true... then everything I've done has been all for not... What am I supposed to do now?" Ingrid said softly to herself.
"You get back up, and find a new path." Cody stated as he changed back to normal. Ingrid just looked up at him confused.
"If you still want to protect others, then don't just give up. Just show them that their can be more to life if you just try." Cody stated as he smiled at her.
Ingrid smiled back and sighed. "I guess I'll just take this defeat and not try to kill you two now..." Ingrid sighed.
"But, just remember. I am the Protector of Order. If you two try anything else, we will fight again. But this time, no deaths will occur. Think you two can handle that?" Ingrid asked them.
Cody and Satellizer chuckled lightly before nodding to her. "Now lets get to bed... I'm sure Miss Yumi and the rest of the faculty are gonna question us in the morning..." Cody stated out which everyone sighed, knowing it won't end well...
But from the other side of the area stood Attia Simmons growling softly to herself as she watched them head off in separate directions.
"I guess Ingrid just wasn't enough... Those second years need to be punished for what they did... I better think of a plan to finally stop them and get them in order... It's my duty as a third year to keep that status quo in order..." Attia said to herself before heading to her dorm room.
A/N: Hello minna! Hope you all enjoyed this chapter? I also wanna apologize for taking so long with this fic...
Things just got in the way along with my internet constantly cutting off... But sides that, I promise I am hard at work on the next chapters and will try my best to get them out as quickly as possible.
So until next time, later minna!