Freezing: At Mach Speed
Chapter 7: Enter Rana! Mach's Destiny?
Tibet
Out in this country lies a unique temple. One gathered by a group of people known as Kunlun's Followers. They're a special religious group who so far only seems to be set on enlightenment, the prosperity of the world, and its people. There were many people who became apart of this place to either escape their troubles or finding their enlightenment to help them be at peace. It was a fascinating place and culture that always meant no harm…
But in a special area was what appeared to be a bathing pool. Standing around it was what appeared to be several monks, waiting there. And inside of this bath was a young, beautiful girl. She had long dark blue hair and eyes along with tanned skin. Under her eyes is what appeared to be a tattoo of the Kunlun's Followers.
She sighed as she slowly stood up, finished cleaning as she turned to her monks. "Rana Linchen. Today is the day that Kunlun has prophesied. You are to proceed to West Genetics and fulfill your destiny. To not only save humanity from the monsters known as Nova's but also to find the one who is your destined partner… May Kunlun watch over you and guide you on your path…" The monk said to her as they bowed.
She smiles as she bowed back before getting dressed. "Yes… Today is the day that Kunlun grants me her full power…" She said softly as she stared up at the sun. "And to find my Destined One." she smiled as a faint blush appeared on her face.
(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.
"So~ how was your date with Arnett?" Cody grinned cheekily.
"I'm not going to answer that." Kurogasa said curtly.
"Aw come on dude… You teased me back in the past but I can't today? That's not fair dude…" Cody mockingly frowned as they finally walked out of their hospital room. Dream Vegas drove up next to Cody and made slot machine noises. "What's this? He says you hit the jackpot."
"S-Shut up Vegas!" Kurogasa stammered with a heavy blush.
"Hey, you can't blame your Shift Partner for teasing ya too dude." He smirked before slouching. "Now if only I can have one too." He groaned slightly.
"There are a lot of Pandoras. Not that hard to choose." Kurogasa said.
"I was talking about the Shift Cars. Sides… I don't think I'll find a Pandora for me here…" Cody sighed as he stretched, only to cringe in pain as he held his chest. "Damn… still hurts…"
"That's what you get for trying to take on Chase while hurt genius." Kurogasa deadpanned.
"Don't blame me for wanting to beat that rustbucket!" He growled as he glared at Kurogasa.
"Okay okay chillax." Kurogasa raised his hands in defense. "I'm just saying."
He sighed before calming down and looking away. "Sorry man… I… I just felt so helpless when he came… I didn't like that feeling…" He said softly.
"Dude, you're not the only one." Kurogasa said. "I thought I was done for when he uses that new Viral Core on me."
"We do still need to find out how those were made… I thought for sure that data was destroyed…" Krim stated, while in the Type Speed car pondering on how he was able to make a new set.
"No use thinking about it now. The two of us need to catch up on homework…" Kurogasa groaned, slumping his shoulders with his head hung down.
Cody mimicked the movement as well. "Don't have to tell me twice…. I just hope they can cut us some slack for once?" Cody dreaded.
"I highly doubt it." Kurogasa replied.
"Are you really falling for that Drive kid Arnett?" Attia asked.
Arnett accidentally ignored her as she stared out the window, sighing with a slight smile on her face. "Are you even listening to me?!" She shouted snapping Arnett out of her trance.
"Oh, hello Attia. What brings you here?" She asked.
"You totally ignored me…" Attia pouted with a deadpan and sweat drop.
"Leave her be Attia. She's allowed to choose whatever partner she wants to." Elizabeth said, also what appeared to be in some sort of trance as she fiddled with her cake.
"Oh please, don't tell me you fell for him too." Attia groaned. That somehow made Arnett twitch in anger from hearing that. Elizabeth didn't respond as she stood up and walked out of the room, still fiddling with her cake.
'No way… her too?!' Attia thought to herself, shocked.
"Who would've thought two of our group would be fighting over the same boy?" Creo commented. "And Elizabeth already has a Limiter."
"Well, I don't think there's isn't a rule on having more Limiters… Just take a look at Miyabi. She has 4." Ingrid mentioned, annoyed that two of the top classmen liking the same guy, but isn't that disturbed by it.
"Ugh… don't remind me of that skank." Creo said disgusted. "She's all about her hormones, not being in an actual proper relationship with her Limiters."
"Either way… We can't have them like this… As well as the four top targets. We still need a plan of action against them." Attia stated, biting her thumb as she thought about it.
"Obviously you're blowing this out of proportion." Ingrid said. "I don't think Drive is a bad person. I can tell he has respect for women."
"And what about Mach and the Untouchable Queen? Still don't have some issues with them?" Attia asked, smirking.
"As a matter of fact, I don't." Ingrid said as she glanced at her. "In my eyes, I do not believe them to be a threat. Not after that last encounter." She then smirked. "In fact, I find Cody to be a good friend now."
"I don't believe this…" Attia groaned. "Do you not care about the pride of us 3rd years? At this rate, we'll be the laughingstock of West Genetics!"
"Of course we care about the 3rd year pride. But we're just branching our ideals out more than usual." Ingrid stated.
"If you think this will ruin us, you're dead wrong Attia. If anything, I think you're just jealous that there could be stronger underclassmen than us?" Arnett smirked.
"Me? Jealous?! No way!"
"And your attitude says it all." Arnett smirked wider.
Attia growled in anger as she stormed out of the room, leaving the others to giggle at her frustrations.
The next day arrived as the gang sat together for lunch. And as they did, they got the word about Kazuya. "She finally agreed to being your partner?!" Kaho and Arthur gasped.
Kazuya had a slight blush on his face as he nodded softly. "Wow, way to go dude!"
"Thanks… it wasn't easy but… I managed to somehow convince her."
"I for one am glad she finally said yes. Sides well… the obvious thing that is." Cody smiled as he patted his friend's shoulder. "Now if only we could have Kurogasa convince Arnett."
"Urusai…" Kurogasa grumbled.
"I'm just… a bit uneasy…. What if she drops out at the last moment? Or… I'm not the partner she was expecting?" Kazuya asked, worried.
Cody sighed. "Look dude… You've only been here for two months and you're already getting cold feet? Don't worry about it… You did it and she agreed to being your partner. Just relax alright?" Cody comforted, smiling at his friend.
"Well if you say so…"
"Hey if anything, Kurogasa's already having a hard time with Arnett and they're not even partners yet." Cody stated cheekily.
"You really love to tease me don't you…" Kurogasa deadpanned.
"Hey, it was only a matter of time after all the teasing you gave me back when we were kids." Cody smirked.
"Ugh…" Kurogasa groaned, rolling his eyes.
"Anyways, when will this… 'meeting' happen? Kaho asked.
"Well, she said to meet her before sundown… So, I'll have some time to kill." Kazuya said, looking at the time.
"Well, why don't we walk around a bit for now?" Kaho recommended.
"Hmm… that sounds good to me. What about you guys?" Kazuya asked, turning towards the others.
"Sure, I don't have much going on right now." Arthur said.
"Sorry, but Rinna, Krim and I have some data to test out. I think they're making a few new Shift Cars?" Kurogasa said. "So, I'll be busy until next school day…."
"It's alright. What about you Cody?" Kazuya asked.
Suddenly the intercom clicked on. "Cody Aldrich, please report to Sister Margaret's office at once." Called out the one on the intercom.
"AND, seems like I'm needed. Have to take a raincheck dude…" Cody sighed as he got up before shoving the last bit of food down.
"Hope it's not more trouble…." Kaho got out, frowning.
"Eh, Aibou will be fine… as long as he doesn't fight, that is." Kurogasa stated.
In Sister Margaret's office Cody walked through the door, wondering what they wanted. But as he entered, he sees her along with a young girl carrying a few bags. He was curious if this was what they brought him for? "Ah, welcome Mr. Aldrich. This is Rana Linchen. She's a transfer from Tibet." She introduced.
"Oh, uh… Hello there." Cody bowed to her.
"It is nice to meet you as well Cody Aldrich." She bowed back.
Cody then looked at Sister Margaret, hoping for an answer? "We would like you to help Miss Rana to the girls dormitory. We believe her getting to know another 2nd year would be beneficial to her time here." She stated.
"Oh uh… Of course. Right this way Rana. I'll tell you whatever information you need." He said as he showed her the door.
"Why thank you so much. This will be a congenial experience." She smiled as she followed him out the door.
As they left, Sister Margaret turned to the desk, as she looked over Rana's data. She pondered if he would be the right choice in this matter? She then brought up Cody's as some of the his data almost matched Rana's perfectly. The odds for this type of compatibility was something yet unheard of.
They then walked out of the office as they made their way to the dormitory. "So, Rana? What did you do before coming here? Were you in another Genetics school?" Cody asked her, wanting to know a bit more about the young girl.
"Nope. I've been born in the raised in the temple of Kunlun my entire life!" Rana chirped.
"Really…" Cody said with both eyebrows raised. "Also… 'Kunlun'? Is that a religion or something?" He asked her.
She turned to him, her eyes widen in shock. "You never heard of Kunlun?!" She gasped.
"It's a first for me."
"Well then, allow me to enlighten you!" Rana chirped.
'I have a feeling this will take awhile… ' Cody Thought to himself.
As that went on, down in the depths of a lab, Rinna and Krim were at hard work on a new power for Cody and Kurogasa. Wit the latter being the test subject for this.
"Are you ready Kurogasa?" Krim shouted to which he slowly gave the thumbs up. He nodded to Rinna who in turn activated the new power they discovered. Red energy surged through the testing chamber while Kurogasa took slow deep breaths as the Drive system started to intake this new power. And so far, so good. Nothing seemed like a problem or even a hazard.
"Everything seems to be in working order Krim." Rinna said as she looked at the data. "Nothing harmful even if he was in there with just his boxers on." Rinna giggled.
"OI!" Kurogasa snapped, hearing that as he huffed.
"Relax Kurogasa. If we can find a way to harness this new energy, we can use it to help not only fight the Nova but also improve on you and Cody's prowess." Krim explained, trying to reason with him.
"Yeah yeah.. I know... I'm not just doing this to help us, but also to have some peace and quiet from Arnett..." Kurogasa replied.
"Oh? Troubles with your girlfriend?" Rinna taunted.
"SHE'S NOT MY GIRLFRIEND!" He shouted. But as he did, the energy around him sparked up. The alarms went off as they all took notice.
"W-What the-?" In a second, he stopped moving as his body began to twitch rapidly as the energy flowed into the system, somewhat creating steam from it.
"What's going on Rinna?!" Krim asked her.
"I don't know! It just activated randomly!" She replied, pressing buttons. Suddenly they looked back at Kurogasa who is hunching over.
"K-Kurogasa?" Krim asked him. Suddenly he lifted his head. As he did, the lights in Drive's eyes lit up as he started punching and flailing his arms around, as if he was attacking something.
"What in the world?!" Rinna got out.
"He's gone berserk! Shut it down!" Krim shouted to her.
Rinna nodded as she quickly dispersed the energy and canceled the testing room. After a few seconds Kurogasa slowly stopped attacking as he collapsed to the ground, panting heavily as he changes back to normal. They both sighed with relief, knowing he was fine.
"What dangerous power... Are you sure we can control this?"
"Dead-Zone..." Krim finished. "And... Yes I do... But we do not have the right expertise to find the way. Luckily I know three people who can. We'll contact them later, right now, I believe rest is in order..." Krim said as a sad emjoi appeared as he turned to Kurogasa who gave a weak thumbs up, showing he was fine with this and okay.
As the sun went down, Kazuya headed to the girl dormitory to meet up with Satellizer, accompanied by Kaho and Arthur just to make sure everything goes well. Although he still seemed nervous.
"Relax Kazuya, everything's gonna be fine." Arthur assured.
"I-I know… Just… A bit anxious is all…" He muttered.
"Hey if Arthur says it's fine, it'll be fine. Stop being such a worrywort." Kaho pouted.
He smiled at them as they finally reached the dorm. He waved to them both as he began to head up the steps. But just as he was, three 2nd years started walking down towards him, glaring at him fiercely. One had long brunette hair with her shirt rolled up, while the other one had shorter hair but two long mini pig tails hanging down, then finally was another short haired girl but with a single ponytail.
"Well, we're do you think you're going 1st year?" Said one of them.
"It seems to me, he's going towards someones room…" Said the other one.
"Well? Is it 1st year?" Asked the last one, now in his face.
"Um, yeah actually. Satellizer's room." He answered bluntly.
At the mere mention of her name the three froze up, shaking slightly with anger. They lost to Satellizer during the last Carnival, and now this? They have heard of someone wanting to be her Limiter, but they thought it was some sort of joke!
Just then the short haired one gains a slight grin upon her face. "You know, since we're all here. Why don't we celebrate your…. Special occasion?" She grinned.
The other two nodded as they both placed their hands on Kazuya's shoulders. They then tighten their grip, holding him still. "H-Hey! What's going on- GUH!" Suddenly the one that wasn't holding onto him kneed him into the stomach, causing him to twitch in pain and cough. But it wasn't done…
The long haired brunett then picked him up before tossing him into the grass beside them. Each one chuckling as they walked up to him. Kaho and Arthur were still there and both were shocked at what they were doing to him.
"What do you think you're doing to him? Ganging up on someone who has nothing to do with this, is wrong!" Kaho shouted out as she rushed up to her friend.
"Huh? What was that? I didn't think a 1st year would have the guts to mouth off to her superior." Said the short haired girl. "After all, he brought this upon himself just for even trying to be with that bitch!" She shouted before kicking Kazuya into the ground again.
"Just who are you three anyways? Why are you doing this?" Kazuya asked them.
"My name is Audrey Duval. The Slice and Dice Maiden."
"I'm Aika Takeuchi, the Intoxication Bondage."
"And last but not least, me. Tris McKenzie, the Twin Fang."
They all introduced to them. Kaho realized who they were from their titles. "You… You three lost to Satellizer in the last Carnival… So, you're doing this out of spite?!" She shouted.
In a second, Tris quickly rushed up to Kaho as she knocked her to the ground with a kick. "You really shouldn't push on people's buttons missy…" Tris said, clenching her fist.
"Kaho!" Arthur cried out as he ran up to her, but was suddenly kicked by Tris too.
"You stay out of this!" She snapped.
"Hey! Leave them alone!" Kazuya shouted. "It's me you want right? Leave them out of this!"
"Oh look, the trash is trying to help the trash. Sorry kid, but since they got in the way, they'll need to be disciplined…" Audrey stated as she nodded to her teammates. They nodded as well as they both produced their Volt Weapons. Tris had pair of broadswords while Aika had a chain and flail.
Tris quickly rushed up to Kaho as she started cutting her down, the latter screaming in pain. Arthur flinched as he felt something wrapping around him. He looked down to see the chain wrapped around him already as Aika tossed him against the ground and the pillar next to them, having a odd satisfaction look to her face.
"Oh dear… Seems Aika's accidentally slid back into her cruel personality again. Oh well, can't be helped…" Tris grinned as she tossed the unconscious Kaho next to the others. Kazuya grimaced as he saw his friends being injured like that. As that happened, a little police car hiding in the bushes honks quietly before racing off.
Meanwhile Cody and Rana were walking back from the cafeteria after they grabbed some lunch after the long tour. Sides from that, he literally showed her the whole school inside and out, only thing left was that of the dormitories. "So, Rana. What do you think of West Genetics so far?" He asked her.
"It looks great! So nice and clean too!"
Cody chuckled. "Well, that's kinda it for the tour Rana. If you need any more questions, feel free to ask me or Chiffon." He smiled at her. "I'm sure you're gonna love it here."
"Thanks!"
As they continued to walk, The Shift Car known as Justice Hunter raced up to him, honking wildly and worried. "Woah woah! Slow down Hunter… What's happened?" He asked the little police car.
It stopped for a moment as it honked again, easier to explain and hear out. Once it finished, Cody's eyes widen. "What?! Okay, I'll be there shortly." He then turned to Rana, frowning slightly. "Sorry Rana, but something came up. Just following this path and you'll be in front of the girls dormitory." He explained before running after Hunter.
As he left Ranna watched him leave, confused about the little car, but she complied as she walked the path he mention. As she did, she felt a small tingle, causing her to stop for a moment. 'Could.. Could he really be?' She thought to herself as she picked up her pace.
Back at the Girls Dormitory, Kazuya was still in shock seeing his friends being attacked like this… And him be unable to do much made him angry. "Stop it…." He muttered.
Audrey looked down under her heel at Kazuya. "Huh? What did you say?" She asked rhetorically. Just then Kazuya grabbed her ankle as he effortlessly pushed her off, causing her and the others to look at him as he started to glow slightly.
"I said stop it… Or you'll regret it!" He said menacingly. "Do you really think you can treat my friends like that and get away with it? I will not… Let you hurt them anymore!" He shouted as he casted a Freezing area on the three 2nd years.
"W-What the hell?! I can't move!" Audrey shouted out as they all struggled against his power.
Kazuya then slowly stood up, still glowing a faint blue and even his eyes had blue circuitry lines on them. He then slowly started to make his way towards Kaho and Arthur who were stunned at him right now. "Get… those chains… off of my friends!" He said before the faint blue glow disappeared as he collapsed to the ground, unconscious.
Once passed out, the three Pandora could finally move as they panted slightly from that experience. They then looked down at the unconscious Kazuya, glaring and shaking a bit. "So, the rumors about him are true? That he can cast a Freezing Area without being Baptized? What is he?" Aika questioned.
"I never felt anything like this before from a Limiter… It's almost as if he's some kind of Anti-Nova? Are you telling me the Untouchable Queen plans on making this brat her Limiter?!" Tris said, drawing up her blades.
"This strong of a boy, paired up with a Pandora like her?! I'm sorry, but even I won't allow that!" Audrey shouted out as she spawned her Volt Weapon which was a simple poleaxe as she branded it against his back.
"No! Stop it!" Kaho shouted out.
"Just leave him alone!" Arthur pleaded.
"As if I'll let that bitch own him. Sides, we have missing Limiters and Pandora's all the time here… I'm sure no one will even notice you two let alone him if you all end up missing…" She snapped as she drew back her weapon, pulling it down upon him. They both closed their eyes, not wanting to see it. Until-
SHOOTER!
A quick bolt of energy shot down where Audrey's feet were, causing her and the two other Pandora's to look up. Standing there was Cody, with the Zenrin Shooter in hand and the Mach Driver around his waist. His head slightly lowered while his bangs cover his eyes.
"Leave my friends alone…" Cody frowned. Unknown to him, Rana had decided to follow Cody and hid herself from a safe distance.
"Che, and who the heck do you think you are? Screw with us and we'll cut you down as well!" Audrey shouted as the three got ready for another fight, one where they assume to be easy.
"Me? Heh, Torisugari no Kamen Rider da, oboeteoke! Let's… Henshin!" He shouted out as he placed Signal Mach into the driver before closing it.
SIGNAL BIKE!
RIDER! MACH!
The energetic trumpet tune played as he donned on his armor, yelling out in anger as he charged into the fight, ready to beat these three. Once charging in, Rana gasped and flinched from the sight. Her eyes shined as her Stigmata glowed brightly. 'Kunlun's Tears are resonating?!' She thought to herself as she looked upon Cody in his armor. 'Then… It is true! This boy… is the man of my destiny!'
ZENRIN!
"You little brat! Don't think you won against us!" Aika shouted as she flung her flail at him. Cody quickly spun the wheel of his weapon as he quickly deflected it away, causing her to gasp in shock. Once close enough he swung his arm upward, using the wheel as a melee weapon. Causing this Pandora to scream in pain as she was flung back.
Tris growled in anger as she used Acceleration to quickly get behind him. But he quickly dodged out of her attack as he quickly slammed his fist onto the button on his driver.
ZUTTO! MACH!
He then rushed back in towards Tris as he delivered high speed punches across her body, mostly hitting her sides, arms and thighs before kicking her away. "You bastard! Just who are you?!" Audrey shouted out.
Cody then pointed to her, causing Kaho and Arthur to groan at what's coming. 'Oh no… Not this again…' they both thought together.
"Tsuiseki…" He then spun around as he grasped his hands together.
"Bokumetsu…" He then moved his hand up in a odd gesture.
"Izure mo…" He then clapped his hands together before spreading his arms out.
"Mach!" He then smirked at her.
"Kamen Rider~! Mach!" He then spun his arm around until he got into a pose before charging at her.
"Kamen Rider… Mach? Wait, this kid is the one who took out Ganessa and Ingrid?!" Tris shouted out, surprised.
Cody started his assault with several swipes of his weapon, trying to out maneuver Audrey so he can finish this up quickly, but as soon as he kicked her away, he rushed in for a jabb, only to stop and drop his weapon. He cringed and grunted in pain as he held his chest. 'S-Seriously?! Why now?!' He shouted in his mind.
As he stood there, Audrey grinned as she quickly swung her poleaxe, slicing Cody as sparks flew off. He yelled in pain as he was slightly thrown back. She turned to see the other two finally standing back up as she nodded to them.
They both nodded as well as Tris jumped back in, sending several swipes at Cody as he tried to dodge, but due to Aika being able to restrict him, Tris and Audrey made one last slash at him, causing the Rider to scream in pain as sparks bleed from his armor, causing him to fall to the ground, before changing back to normal.
OTSUKARE!
"No… not now…!" Cody gritted.
"Heh… not so tough now are ya?" Tris smirked as she kicked him in his sides. Causing Cody to yep in pain.
"So, this is the guy I heard so much about? I was scared at first, but now, he's just like the rest… What should we do with him Audrey?" Aika asked, looking at her.
"Well, at first a lesson was in order. But now? I feel like these two Limiters shouldn't even be here anymore!" She shouted out as she lifted her Volt Weapon up high, aiming for Cody's neck.
"Stop it!" Kaho pleaded. In a matter of seconds, the Volt Weapon slowly came down, closely reaching his neck until…
"HI~YAH!"
*POW!*
Audrey was sent flying into the pillar, shattering it upon impact. Everyone flinched at what happened as they turned their heads to see who just attacked? Standing there was Rana Linchen, wearing what appears to be unique Volt Weapons, designed at gloves and boots.
"Rana…?!" Cody got out. "What are you doing here?!"
"Well, this is the girls dormitory, no?" Rana replied with a smile.
"Yeah, but…"
"These three were hurting you right? Well don't worry! I, Rana Linchen, will beat these girls!" She vowed.
"I don't know who you are, but you're going down!" Tris shouted, before charging in at her. But in a second, a quick punch to the stomach made her flinch as she slowly dropped to the ground, knocked out.
"W-What the?! What did you do to her?!" Aika shouted as she tossed her flail at her, angered by this newcomer. Yet after she easily dodged her attack another quick punch ended it, but this time Aika was punched into the ground, making a small crater.
'Just… how strong is she?' Cody thought out, surprised by her. 'What is this? One-Punch Man? Or in this case, One-Punch Woman?''
She then took a deep breath as she rushed over to his side with a worried look. "Are you alright Cody?" She asked. "Is there anything broken?"
"I don't think so…" Cody got out as he tried to move. "Ergh… okay maybe a fractured rib…"
"Oh my!" She gasped before picking him up. "We have to get you to the medical ward instantly!" She said before starting to rush off towards it.
"Uh… What about my friends?!" Cody asked her.
She quickly stopped before turning to them. "OH! Right. Truly am sorry for that…" she said as she rushed back over to help them out too.
Back in the Medical Ward, both Kurogasa and Krim heard the news of the attack as they raced over to check up on him. But when they got there, they both were in awe at what was there. "I… can't believe it…" Kurogasa got out.
"A-Agreed Kurogasa…." Krim acknowledged.
There in the medical bed was Cody of course, but next to him was Rana, sitting on the edge hugging him gently. He had a look of "Help" all over his face, as they were also just as confused about this whole thing as well.
"He finally found a Pandora." Kurogasa said.
"Excuse me miss? But who are you exactly?" Krim asked her, curious on her attachment to Cody.
"Oooh! A talking belt!" Rana noticed happily.
"Yes. I'm Krim Steinbelt." Krim introduced. "I'm also Cody's adopted father."
Rana gasped as she bowed to him. "I did not know! I'm very sorry about that Sir Krim." She apologized. "I didn't expect to meet the father so soon already! Kunlun must have truly blessed me!"
"But… who are you exactly?" Kurogasa asked.
"My apologizes... My name is, Rana Linchen! I'm from Tibet!"
"Whew… you're a long way from home." Kurogasa whistled.
"I'm also Cody's Destined One!" She beamed.
"Excuse me?" Cody blinked.
"Destined One?" Arthur, Kaho, and Kazuya asked.
"Yes that is correct. He and I are intertwined to be married!" She bluntly stated with a smile.
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"EHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH?!"
"M-M-M-M-MARRIED?!" Krim shouted with pure, utter shock, as his emoji icons changed rapidly so many times.
"Cody, you lucky son of a gun." Kurogasa twitched his eye.
"B-But Marriage?! I don't mind the Baptism thing, but Marriage?!" Cody gawked. "Even I'm too young for that!" Cody shouted out before Rana quickly hugged him gently again.
"I'm too young to be a grandfather so soon…" Krim grimaced as he had his sad and deadpan emoji switch with each other.
"But… how do you know Cody is this… 'Destined One', Rana? There has to be a reason…" Kaho asked.
"Oh! That is due to Kunlun's Tears! It is said when her tears resonate to a certain someone, they are destined to be mine." Rana explained as she showed them her back.
"Those are Stigmata!" Kazuya gasped.
"Stig… mata? I believe you are mistaken. These are Kunlun's Tears. So far, I'm the only one in the past 4 generations to have them." Rana said, tilting her head in confusion.
"You're not the only one with those." Kaho said as she revealed her back.
Rana gasped at the sight. "Oh my! Kunlun has also blessed you with her grace!"
"And so do the other girls in this school. They all have Stigmata." Arthur said.
"Oh my…" Rana gasped.
"I'm guessing Rana has been sheltered her whole life…" Kurogasa whispered to Krim.
"Possibly…"
"My word! No wonder the monks wanted me to attend this school!" Rana gasped. "Maybe they were given a vision of my destiny here? For not only to battle the enemy of the world but also my destined one!" She beamed as she hugged Cody tightly again, causing the slightly injured Rider to flail from her contact.
"Owowowowowowowow! Stop! Stop! Stop! You're hurting me!"
"Oh I'm gonna have a field day with this." Kurogasa smirked.
Rana let go as she smiled brightly as she leaned against him softly. "It is quite the spectacle." Krim agreed, amused by this.
Meanwhile as night fell, Attia was looking over the footage from the fight yesterday, amused by the newcomer as she tried to think of a plan? But so far, nothing came up… She groaned as she stood up and walked towards the window, glancing out at the school. "I wonder if I can hire someone to help me with this task out?" She said to herself out loud.
"Ask and you shall receive."
Attia flinched as she turned her around, her eyes widen with fright. "L-Lupin?!" She got into a stance ready to fight him.
"Whoa now easy. I'm not here to fight. I came to help you with your problem."
"I highly doubt that." Attia frowned.
"Oh but I'm legit. I can help you with your problem. For the right price of course. And I'm not talking money."
She glared at him, while knowing not to trust him, he did prove enough to scare those Riders. "And… What would that be?" She asked him, arms crossed.
"Oh nothing too fancy." Lupin answered.
Her brow raised, curious on what he wanted as he waited to give her an answer to the question.
"What I want is…"
A/N: Hello minna! Enjoyed the new Chap? I for one was anxious to get this one out... Cause well, I've always like Rana the most! Hence the ship. :P
And yeah, I know this chapter is kinda short, but we didn't have much to go on it. Yeah, we could've added a bit more, but I think this was good for now. ^^
Either way, it will be awhile until Chap 8. Me and Fen need to think through on what Lupin wants and needs before we even try anything...
So, until then, later minna!