Freezing: At Mach Speed
Chapter 9: Full Throttle! Birth Of The True Dead-Heat User
In an offset location, out past the ruins of an old lab, a familiar caped figure entered the area. After making his way to the center of the lab, he walked towards a small containment area, before placing the fresh Stigmata he just stole. "Another day of fresh Stigmata." Lupin chuckled to himself.
"LUPIN!" Chase shouted out in the distance of the lab. Lupin sighed as he changes back into his human form before heading towards Chase.
Once there, Chase grabbed and pinned Lupin to the wall. "Why… didn't you take me?" He growled.
"Because you were still recovering from your last battle." Lupin answered.
"Fuzakeru na!" Chase snarled.
"Maa, maa, you need to cool down. Besides, I got what I came for so it's all good. Nothing to worry about." Lupin waved off.
"You better make sure I can fight those Riders soon… I want them to taste defeat, before moving onto Krim…" He growled, storming off from him.
"Mattaku… always the hot headed one." Lupin sighed.
(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.
As the sun rose at Genetics, the light beamed into Arnett's room, slowing encompassing the whole place showing that there were articles of clothing all over the floor. The rays of light slowly moved up on the bed, shining on a exhausted yet sleeping Kurogasa. Arnett on the other hand slowly woke up and pushed herself off the bed to sit, with the blanket only covering her front side as she smiled lightly at him.
"Wake up Kuro-chan…" she smiled, leaning in and kissing his forehead.
"Mmmmmm…" Kurogasa mumbled as he slowly opened his eyes. "Arnett…?"
She giggled at the sight of him waking up. "Hey there, my Limiter." She said softly.
Kurogasa was confused for a moment until it all came back to him. He remembered the warmth of her skin, the sweet moaning of her voice, and then… the big finale. "Oh yeah… I remember…" He muttered.
"I take it you liked our… 'contact'?" She asked slyly, as she leaned in.
"Yeah… it was…" Kurogasa trailed off. "Words just can't describe last night."
Arnett giggled again. "Same here…" she leaned in before kissing his cheek. "Never knew that you were 'psychotic' in bed though…" she teased.
"I'd… prefer the term overzealous…" He muttered, looking away with a heavy blush.
She giggled again before she got off the bed before starting to make her way at the shower. "Anyways, we better get ready. School starts in a few hours." She said before giving him a sly grin. "Care to join me?"
"Uh…" Kurogasa said, thinking about it.
*KNOCK, KNOCK*
There was a knock on the door before it opened to reveal Ingrid.
"Gah!" Kurogasa freaked out.
"Ingrid?" Arnett blinked. "What's up?"
She glared before pointing to Kurogasa, who the latter looked around before pointing to himself, she nodded as she pointed towards out the dorm. "Out… Now…" She demanded.
"Uh… ehehe…" Kurogasa said nervously with a sweat drop before turning to Arnett with a look that's begging her to help him.
"Sorry… but when Ingrid is here… there is no stopping her." Arnett apologized with a frown. Ingrid was glaring at Kurogasa, her eyes showing if he didn't hurry, she will throw him out of the dorm, clothes or no clothes.
"Alright, I'm going. Just… let me get my clothes…" Kurogasa said before getting off the bed and gathered the said clothes before going to the bathroom. A couple minutes later, he came out all dressed before darting out of the room, but not before thanking Arnett for last night.
"Did you just really do that with him?" Ingrid asked Arnett?
"Yes."
"Even though you just had your Baptism with him Arnett, that doesn't mean he can stay longer. This is the girls dormitory. What if he decides to peek on a few in their rooms?" Ingrid questioned.
"Kuro-chan's not the type of person to do that." Arnett sighed. "He said it himself. He's been taught to respect women."
"Doesn't mean something like that won't happen on accident." she huffed.
"Okay point taken, but he's a sweet boy overall. He wouldn't hurt a fly. Besides, you saw what happened after I fought him. He was totally embarrassed and mortified. Heck, he accidentally touched me and ran for the hills."
Ingrid smirked. "That was pretty funny." She admitted.
"C'mon, don't be such a meanie." Arnett pouted.
"You know it's true." Ingrid smirked.
"Mmmmmmmmm…" Arnett pouted again. "Still, I think you should give him a chance. I trust him, so why don't you?"
"I trust your judgement, Arnett. That's more than enough for me." She answered, walking away from her room.
Meanwhile, Cody was relaxing out on top of a roof, taking a few snaps at the scenery as he smiled slightly. "What a nice day…" He said to himself out loud, not knowing of a small figure walking up behind him.
"Hello!" Cody turned to see Rana now there, smiling brightly.
"GAH! Rana?! What are you doing here?!" He asked, backing up a bit from her, until he's now against the wall.
"What else silly? To spend time with my Destined One!" Rana chirped.
"Not this again…" Cody sighed. "Look, Rana… I think you have the wrong-" She stopped him by pressing her fingers against his lips.
"I know, Cody. You don't feel ready for anything yet. But, trust me, we are meant for this." Rana said softly, looking at him as a smile is plastered on her face. "After all, Khunlun- I mean… my Stigmata resonated with you. I know we're destined to be together, either now, or later."
Cody blinked as he looked at Rana before she stood up. "Now, come on. School is about to start." Cody smiled slightly, nodding as he stood up and followed after her.
'You know… She is easy on the eyes…' Cody admitted in his thoughts.
"No way! Did you really?!" Kaho gawked.
"Yeah…" Kurogasa admitted as he blushed while his hair covered his eyes.
"I never thought I would see the day, where Kurogasa got laid." Cody chuckled at the rhyme.
"Still, it's a big step, and I'm glad you took it Kurogasa." Arthur said, patting his back. "Now, you two are partners for life."
"Yeah… thanks, I guess…" Kurogasa mumbled. Dream Vegas then drove up to Kurogasa and made slot machines noises making him blush heavily. "S-SHUT UP VEGAS! ENOUGH WITH THE JACKPOT JOKES!"
Everyone let out a large laugh as someone tapped Kuorgasa's shoulder. "Can I sit with you all?" Arnett asked.
"Uh… Hey Arnett…" Kurogasa blushed as he smacked Dream Vegas away while still looking at her. She smiled as she sat next to Kurogasa. Cody grinned as he elbowed his friend, getting him to start talking to her more.
"S-So um… Arnett? What was your wish if you won the Pandora Queen contest?" Kurogasa asked.
"Um well… I wanted to go to Hawaii… with well… you…" she answered, blushing.
"Hawaii huh? Sounds like a paradise." Kaho said, a soft smile on her face.
"So, when's the honeymoon?" Cody chuckled, causing Kurogasa to choke on his food as Arnett blushed more while looking down. And unfortunately for him, the food went down the wrong pipe causing Kurogasa to pound his chest furiously.
"Kurogasa!" Arnett panicked before she got behind him and did a Heimlich maneuver causing Kurogasa to spit out the food and he let a few bad coughs.
"You alright Kurogasa?" Kazuya asked him, not noticing the tease that Cody just played.
He nodded as he glared at his friend, who's chuckling like a madman. He slight revenge grin appeared as he looked at Rana. "Say, Rana? I talked to Rinna and Sister Margaret about what you asked for, and they said it was okay to move into his room." Kurogasa said.
This time, on the other foot Cody was choking on his food as well, pounding his chest to make sure it goes down the right pipe as he looks at Kurogasa like he just made a deal with the devil. "Are you crazy?!" He whispered at him.
"Really?! They approved?!" Rana asked excitedly.
"Oh no…" Cody paled. Next thing he knew, Rana grabbed him by the neck, smiling brightly. He looked at Kurogasa with a death glare, mouthing the words. 'You're going to pay for this' at him. Rana then started dragging Cody off, clearly happy about this as she made her way to her room, thinking of what to pack.
Arnett looked back at Kurogasa. "Is that true?" She asked, to which the Rider nodded.
"Oddly enough, Rinna-san was going to tell him in person, but I told her I would take care of it." He smirked, drinking his coffee.
"I didn't approve of this…" Cody sighed in his room, looking down as he saw Rana already putting away her clothes and more, as the bed he had increased to now fit two people easily. 'Why me?' He groaned in his thoughts.
"This is just stupendous! I never thought that my wish would be granted! Khunlun surely has favored me today!" Rana beamed, twirling around on her tiptoes.
"You were supposed to move in IF you won the Pandora Queen Contest…" Cody deadpanned.
"True, but by telling us this wonderful news, it's obvious I did win!" She beamed at the logic.
"Uh… I'm pretty sure that the winner wasn't announced because of Attia rampaging as a Roidmude."
"Oh, Cody, My Destined One…" She beamed, booping his nose. "None of that matters now."
"It does matter!" Cody snapped comically.
"Just be glad! You now get to wake up to me, everyday for the rest of your life!" Rana beamed.
'Oh why why WHYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY?!' Cody wailed in his thoughts.
"Also…" She said, leaning against him, their eyes meeting as hers were half lidded. "This means we can do anything we want to… and without consequences…" She said, seductively.
Cody's face went red before his phone rang. He quickly gets it out as he pointed to it before leaving her in the room as quick as he could. Outside, he panted heavily before answering is. "Who is it and HOW can I thank you?" He asked.
"Hello Mach…" Replied Lupin, causing the rider to stop and glare at the phone.
"What do you want, Lupin?" He asked, standing up.
"Oh, just another challenge for you!" Lupin replied, Cody able to hear his smirk. "Also you're thanking me for getting away from that Rana girl? This is a first."
"Oh trust me you have no idea." Cody shuddered. "Wait, how did you know that?"
"Oh I have my secrets." Lupin said.
"Whatever. Look I'll pay you back for helping me back there, a truce for one day for a lack of better term. Nothing bad. Something simple where we just… enjoy quality time. But until then, what challenge are you giving me?"
"Oh, just a simple easy challenge… I'm sending you the coordinates for where it will be held. The prize… is something I bet you would like back…" Lupin chuckled before he cut the line off. On the phone a screen showed the map and where this challenge was at.
"Huh… okay." Cody said but then the phone rang again. "What now?"
"Uh… Cody? Its Krim. Is everything alright?"
"Huh? Oh hey Krim… nothing. Everything's fine." Cody answered. "Why?"
"I just came to check up on you is all. Heard what happened, and figured you could use someone to talk to. After all, I know that you're not the best when girls start being dominate over you." Krim replied.
"No kidding…" Cody sighed.
"Also… is Kurogasa…" Krim trailed off.
"He said he still wouldn't talk to you." Cody answered.
"I thought so…" Krim sighed sadly.
"Hey, don't be like that Krim. Kurogasa knows this. He just doesn't want to think that you don't trust him enough. Just give it some time and you two will be back together as partners again." Cody smiled.
"I hope you're right." Krim said.
"Alright. I'm gonna teach you how to use your Limiter abilities." Yumi said to Kurogasa. "It's very simple to do. Think of it like another muscle you have to exercise. At first it will be hard to get it started, but once you tried it enough times, it'll be easy." Yumi explained. "I want you to try an Ereinbar Set with me first."
"Ereinbar Set?" Kurogasa asked confused.
"It's a special place in the brain where once connected between Pandora and Limiter, it gives them the same sense, taste, and touch of what the other is feeling. It allows the Limiter's to cast Freezing area's, while Pandora get a massive boost of their abilities. And in some cases, it gives the Pandora some… ahem… 'unique pleasure' once used." Yumi explained to him.
"What?" Kurogasa blinked, before he blushed. "Oh geez… you mean they'll actually-"
"Yes…" Yumi blushed slightly.
"On the spot?!"
Yumi nodded. "We're still trying to find out why that happens, but it's not that big of a priority." she said. "Alright. Now, concentrate and focus on your Stigmata. Then try find my frequency and sync it to that." She explained.
Kurogasa nodded as he closed his eyes and stretched his arm forward holding it with his other. As he does, a red glow overtook him as he began to focus his Stigmata in him. While he had a very low level of them, thanks to Krim it did increase enough, for him to join the school. As he stood there, his eyes closed, wondering if he could do it too.
'Hm? What's that?' He thought to himself. While his eyes were closed, he saw a few dim lights and as he kept focusing, the dim lights began to grow and grow, until he could actually see the Stigmata energy produced by Yumi, standing in front of him. 'Is… this what she was talking about?' He asked in his thoughts. He then concentrated as he saw his Stigmata power flowing towards her, once it connected they both let out a gasp as he opened his eyes.
Yumi panted slightly as she looked at her hands. 'What… power he possesses…' Yumi thought to herself as she looked back up. "V-Very good Kurogasa…" She said.
"Sensei, are you okay?" Kurogasa asked.
She coughed before her blush faded and nodded to him. "Yes. fine. Just wasn't prepared for such an overflow of power. I can see now why Krim chose you." She smiled. "Now, since it seems you have the handle of it, start up the Ereinbar Set. Wit this, your sense will be connected to mine, and you'll even get a boost of your abilities as well."
"Right…" Kurogasa muttered before he closed his eyes and stretched out his arm forward again while holding with his other. He concentrated, focusing to get the image of syncing with Yumi and once he did, his eyes shot open. "Ereinbar Set!"
Yumi also felt it, the blush returning as she felt more power flowing into her. She gasped as this time, a red Freezing area formed between the two, encompassing the whole whole training building before it slowly faded away. Yumi was on the ground, panting heavily as she looked up at Kurogasa. "G-Good job… Kurogasa… Seems to me… your Stigmata are quite… the special type." She smiled slightly.
"T-Thanks Yumi…" He panted, now on the ground as well before he looked at his hand, feeling the new power he had obtained. 'I wonder… if I can control Dead-Heat now?' He asked in his thoughts.
Suddenly, the area began to shake as if something was breaking in. Yumi stood up before a single blast was sent out, striking her shoulder as she collapsed to the ground.
"Yumi!" Kurogasa shouted.
What came in was none other than Chase, in his Machine Chaser form, holding the gun before turning towards Kurogasa. "Drive…" He growled out.
"Chaser…" Kurogasa gritted. "What are you doing here?"
"Easy…" He said, before pointing the gun at him. "For you, Drive…" He said, before pulling the trigger. But the blast also hit him in the shoulder. "Sadly, for now I can't kill you… yet." He said, walking towards the exhausted Rider.
*CRASH!*
"Oh!" Arnett gasped as her glass of water fell from the table onto the floor, breaking into pieces as the water spilled out. She was about to walk over and clean it up, but as she was about to, an odd feeling overcame her.
She thought about it for a moment before her eyes widen softly before she stood up and looked out the window. "Kurogasa…" She said softly, placing her hand over her heart.
Meanwhile, Rana was sitting on her new bed as she was waiting for Cody to return. She sighed as she looked at the clock, noticing it was a few hours after he left. While she wouldn't worry this much, her heart was telling her the opposite. "Cody… Where are you?" She asked to herself out loud.
"Maybe, I can lead you to him?" Replied a voice.
Rana stood up, turning towards the balcony, to only see Lupin now standing there. She glares at him as she dons on her volt Weapons. "Who are you, foul monster?" She questioned.
Lupin was a bit surprised. "Ho? You can tell I'm not human?" He asked her.
Rana nodded. "Everything has an Aura. Living, dead, plant, animal, and even machines… But yours…" She got into a fighting stance. "Yours tells me you are not to be trusted… One not meant to have that power… So I ask again… Who are you?" She demanded.
"Hmhmhmhmhm… my, my, how intriguing." Lupin chuckled.
Rana growled, as she crashed through the balcony window, tackling him out and onto the pavement below. Once there, she began to throw punch after punch at Lupin. Knowing she must fight him off otherwise she'll be in grave danger.
Lupin just could only chuckle. This woman had a lot more fire than he thought. While using her as a pawn was his first thought, mostly due to her power not on par on the ones he has plans for, this one could still be beneficial. Once she threw another punch, he countered by tossing her. But that didn't stop her as she came charging back, this time two wings of light appearing on her back, surprising him as she punched him into the fountain near by.
Ranr panted as she saw Lupin standing up, cracking his neck. "I must admit… I didn't think you had such power in your body…. Guess I need to take this seriously now…" He said, reaching into his coat and bringing out something familiar. It looked like Chase's Break Gunner, but golden, and small gems on it. "Time for me to finally become a Kamen Rider…" He smirked, angering Rana.
"You're no Kamen Rider!" She shouted out.
"Then what do you call this then?" He asked, pressing and holding the barrel of the gun. As he does, a suspenseful jazz tune played as he smirks at her. "Henshin."
As he does he shot up into the air, several energy gems as they break apart into smaller, bits of gems. They then began to fly back, placing on top of Lupin as he does his pose. Once done, the formations of the gem showed up armor pieces before placing onto him
L~UPIN!
The jazz tune finished as the armor donned onto him. He now has a dark red body suit. Along with it were some black bits, a chest piece with a few gems on it, as well as on his belt buckle, shin guards, and wrists. He also has on a cape with a film reel wrapped around it, and his helmet seem to have not only a moustache, but a top hat as well. Place in the center of the forehead was a purple gem. "Kamen Rider Lupin… Has arrived!" He announced.
Rana's eyes widened before giving him a death glare. "How… How dare you take the title of my Destined One?!" She shouted, charging at him again.
Lupin though, was ready for her this time. As she came charging in, he dodged her assault with ease. Easily redirecting her attacks, or parrying them with just a slight movement of his free hand. Rana though didn't notice since she was in a rage.
"Oh come now, is that the best you can do?" Lupin asked. "My, my, I thought you'd be more of a challenge. Oh well, might as well finish this now." Lupin sighed before kicking her back. He then places his palm on the barrel again, the gems on his armor now glowing brightly.
ULTIMATE!
LUPIN SLASH!
Lupin then charged forward, punching her in the chest as gems sprayed out from her back. Her eyes went white as her clothes were slightly torn up before collapsing on the ground. Lupin chuckled as he picked her up. 'Now… let us see how Mach can handle his decision?' Lupin chuckled, before vanishing into gems.
But from afar, a familiar red shift car, now with a white bike attached to it, saw what happened before it honked softly slowly moving away from the scene. Possibly planning on following the fake Rider.
Back with Cody, he finally arrived at the location Lupin sent. He took off his helmet, looking up at the torn down building. "Geez… Cliche much?" He said to himself as he hopped off his Machine Macher before heading inside while, also strapping on his Driver, just in case this was a trap as he thought.
After walking past debris and more, he came across a simple, working elevator. He sighed as he pressed the button and waited. Once it came to him, he stepped inside as it began to take him down to what he believes is the lower levels of this place, and probably Lupin's hideout.
After a bit longer, he finally made it down to the lower levels. What was there was a large arena, and a few laboratory stations on the side of it. He looked to see Chaser, now back in the form he used to take down Cody easily, along with a smirking Lupin. Cody glared at them both as the elevator finally got to the bottom of the lift, as he walked out of it. "So, Lupin… Why bring me here?" Cody asked, wanting to know.
"Good job making it here. I was thinking you wouldn't come." Lupin said.
"Just get to the point already." Cody snapped.
"My, my, aren't we in a hurry." Lupin chuckled. "Very well then. Let's cut to the chase." With a snap of his fingers, two large boxes folded apart, revealing an unconscious Rana and Kurogasa, bound onto a metal cross. Cody's eyes widened. "Kurogasa! Rana!" He growled, glaring at Lupin. "Bastard! They're not apart of this!" He shouted, bringing out his Zenrin Shooter before pointing it at him.
"Ah, ah, ah, shoot me and Chaser kills them." Lupin wagged his finger.
He growled, putting it away. "I should've figured by accepting your 'request' that you would take them… So what do you want Lupin?" Cody asked, wanting to fight him now.
"Oh simple… This time, sides from fighting Chase, here, are their lives." Lupin replied. "Lose, you and their Stigmata will be taken. Win, I'll give them back to you, free of charge, harm and of course manipulation."
"Don't… do it Cody…"
Cody looked up to see Kurogasa and Rana now awake. "Don't do this. You can't win… Just leave us now." Kurogasa pleaded.
"I can't just let my friends be left here with this monster!" Cody retorted.
"Don't worry about us, Cody." Rana smiled. "Just escape, we'll be fine!"
"No! I'm not leaving you both!" Cody yelled back, arguing with them.
"Just go damn it!" Kurogasa shouted, wincing at his injury.
"Gh…!" Cody gritted as he tried to think of what to do.
"You have those two choices Cody… Otherwise…" He snapped his fingers, and two pink gem Stigmata appeared as they slowly work their way to Kurogasa and Rana. "They'll lose their wills with ease."
"Grrrrr…!" Cody growled out. "FINE!" He shouted out, with Lupin grinning from ear to ear.
"Excellent… Let the match begin…" Lupin said, walking back as Cody placed in his Signal Bike.
SIGNAL BIKE!
"Henshin!"
RIDER! MACH!
The armor formed and donned onto him as Cody charged in, sending several blasts at Chaser - Wolf. Upon closer contact, he started to swing his weapon at the Roidmude, along with a few punches and kicks to combine his attack and get the upper hand first before Chase struck back.
However, his punches and kicks did little to no effect. "Is that all you can do?" Chaser asked.
"Not even close!" He shouted, spinning the front wheel of his weapon as he stuck him with an upward slash.
ZENRIN!
While sparks did fly off, it didn't do much damage to him. Cody jumped back as he pointed the gun and opened fire upon Chaser, trying his best, spite fear starting to take back over him fro the last encounter he made with the Reaper.
"Pathetic…" Chaser muttered.
GUN!
Chaser fired several shots and sparks flew off of Cody's armor, making him fly back several feet. "ARRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRGH!"
"Cody!" Kurogasa and Rana shouted.
He grunted and panted in pain as he slowly stood back up. He growled in anger as he pressed the button several times as he glowed white before vanishing.
ZUTTO! MACH!
As he entered his superior speed state, he charged at Chaser, lifting his arm up to deliver several strikes at the Roidmude, he had to win or else, he would lose his friends!
However, Chase managed to stop his strikes with one hand.
"Nani?!" Cody gasped.
"DIE!"
BREAK!
Chaser thrusted his arm as his Break Gunner struck Cody, sparks flying off but Chaser didn't let go as he kept wailing on his, again and again and again! Over and over as he kept sending several rough damages upon the young rider until he finally let go and struck him so hard, he became embedded into the concrete wall. Sparks continued until he was ejected from his armor, leaving the rider injured and lying in there while the Shift Bike laid next to him.
OTSUKARE!
"CODY!" Kurogasa shouted.
"Noooooooooooo!" Rana yelled.
"My, my, what a pity, I was hoping you would be more of a challenge." Lupin sighed disappointed.
"So, can I kill him now?" Chaser asked, walking towards the beaten rider.
"Yes you may." Lupin nodded. "I'll take his Stigmata once you're done."
Chaser chuckled as he walked towards the young rider, but stopped as he turned towards Kurogasa. "Look here Drive! And you too… Krim…" He said venomously.
"Krim?!" Kurogasa gasped.
From the small pocket of Cody, the familiar red shift car rolled out and onto the floor. But it remained quiet as it turned to Kurogasa, then back to Chaser. "Chase…. Please don't do this…" He pleaded.
"What are you doing here Krim?!" Kurogasa snapped.
"Aw… he was worried about you two…" Lupin chuckled. "I bet, if he had the chance, he would've just strapped the system onto Cody and have him use the Drive system to match Chase, but… we made plans for that."
"Who said anything about that?" Krim asked.
Suddenly a red blur whizzed by, racing around the area as it not only knocked back Chase and Lupin, but it freed Rana and Kurogasa from the crosses they were attached to. It raced around again, freeing Cody as what stopped in front of him was the familiar Shift Car, Dead-Heat. Only this time, it had a white bike attached to the side of it.
"Ow…" Kurogasa groaned. "You okay Rana?"
"I'm fine… But what about Cody?" She asked, worried.
As Cody was reeling from being free from Chaser's grip, after managing to get up, the Dead-Heat suddenly went into the Mach Driver.
SIGNAL BIKE/SHIFT CAR!
"What the-" Cody got out, as the Driver closed on itself.
RIDER! DEAD-HEAT!
Energetic Spanish music played as the Mach armor was formed first. And as it does, red armor was being placed on top of the chest, shoulders, and helmet along with the Dead-Heat tire formed from the steam pouring out until everything is placed on top. While everything looks the same, the helmet was now more of Mach's design with a spoiler grill on it. Steam and red electricity poured out as Cody can now feel the raw power.
"Whoa! WOW! I never felt such power before!" He beamed as he glanced up at Chaser. "So, shall we begin?" He taunted Chaser, actually liking this power.
"Whoa…" Rana said in awe.
"Krim… You…" Kurogasa got out.
"Professor Harley finished it not too long ago and sent it back to me. Now, it not only is it complete, but it also works for Mach as well." Krim said proudly.
"So that means you…"
"I've… thought about what you said Kurogasa. And… you were right…"
"I… am?" He questioned.
"Yes, I need to start trusting you completely now… For now, there won't be any secrets or keeping things locked away from us for now on" Krim said, 'smiling'.
"Oh how touching…" They then turned to see Lupin, now in his Rider Form as he walked towards the group. "Unfortunately for you, none of you will escape here alive… I've now come too far to obtain your Stigmata's…" He growled.
"RAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAGH!" A familiar Pandora yelled as she did a Triple Acceleration on Lupin.
"GGAUGH!" Lupin shouted, sparks flying off as he looks up to see Arnett, surprised. "What!? How did you get in here?!" He growled.
"Simple. I led her here." Krim chuckled.
"Arnett?!" Kurogasa gasped.
She kneeled down, a worried look on her face. "Are you alright Kurogasa?" She asked him, cupping his cheek.
"Yeah… I'm fine… with you here." Kurogasa smiled back as he managed to get up with her help, including Rana.
"Good." Arnett smiled before turning back to Lupin putting back on her fierce look. "Let's deal with this bastard."
"You're not the only one." Rana said, getting into her stance. "He's gonna pay for hurting my Destined One!"
"Right. But first, I gotta show you my new trick." Kurogasa said before holding his arm out clutching it with his other hand. "Ereinbar Set!" A red glow flowed out of him as it connected to Arnett, surprising her enough for her face to turn red for a moment before grinning.
"What!? There was no data about you using that!" Lupin gasped, actually backing up.
"Well, April Fools dumbass!" Kurogasa quoted.
Lupin growled as he pointed his gun and fired, but as he did, two old film reels appear, showing 4 Roidmudes as they spawn out from it and charged at the group.
"Go for it Arnett!" Kurogasa cheered.
"Right!" Arnett nodded before charging in as well with her newfound boosted power.
"Ereinbar Set… Kurogasa, did you-" Krim began.
"Not now Krim!"
Arnett now was even faster than before, racing around Lupin as sparks flew off his armor, but it wasn't done as Rana came in, wailing on the gem rider, striking him with such force, they could feel the shockwaves of her punches when they made contact.
"GAHHHHHHHHHHHHH!" Lupin cried out as he tumbled on the ground before managing to get back up. "This is… impossible! How can you Pandoras be this strong already?!" Lupin snarled.
"Seems to me, you only looked at their Stigmata, not their real strength!" Kurogasa said to him.
BURST! DEAD-HEAT!
Cody rushed towards Chaser, this time he actually was getting the upper hand as he sent barrage after barrage of punches at Chaser, making dents in his armor for once as he speeds around him, making a red tornado around the Roidmude. But he wasn't done as not only electricity was surging around in it, Cody raced past Chaser each time, sending another hard punch after another, Chaser just couldn't keep up.
"What's the matter? Can't keep up this time, Chasey?" Cody taunted.
"Don't think for a second that your new form can change anything!" Chaser shouted.
EXECUTION! FULL BREAK: WOLF!
Cody smirked as he stopped racing around and stood still. He only held up one hand as he taunted Chase yet again. This made the Roidmude's 'blood' boil. Chaser was astonished that he could be so confident with this new power up while Cody just stood there, waiting for him to attack.
"DIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIE!" Chaser yelled charging in at Cody while the latter smirked.
HISSATSU!
BURST! FULL THROTTLE: DEAD-HEAT!
Cody jumped into the air as he began to spin like a top again, as he did red energy formed around him like a tire before he came flying towards Chaser, extending his leg outward as his kick and Chaser's punch collide. As they make contact, shockwaves were being poured out from the contact, but in seconds, Cody started to gain more ground as he slowly began to push Chaser back.
"I-Impossible!" Chaser got out.
"Sorry, but this is my win!" Cody let out a battle cry as he finally pushed through Chaser's defense, sendin him deep into the concrete wall as Cody sighed. He then turned back to see Rana and Arnett facing off against some Roidmudes. A smirk appearing on his face behind his mask as he rushed towards them to help out.
"Triple Acceleration!" Arnett shouted as she split into three clones and slashed the Roidmudes. Limbs fell off of them as some tried to charge, only to be stopped by Rana.
"Enga!" She shouted, as she threw one strike, shattering the injured Roidmudes, but only to see Lupin summoning more. "Coward! Fight us like a man!" She shouted.
"Kurogasa, it's time for Type Technic!" Krim said. The Drive Driver appearing from the Dimension Cab portal as it flew into his hand.
"Got it!" He answered, taking out a new shift car. It was green and resembled a garbage truck as he twisted the Ignition Key, placing the shift car in it. "Henshin!"
DRIVE! TYPE: TECHNIC!
The energy tire formed around Kurogasa as green, bulky armor were then placed on top as the Type Technic tire flew out before placing it in the middle of the chest. It was very bulky, the head resembling a garbage truck, while silver pipes ran down his arms and through the armor. And a small light flew out as it reached Drive as he grabbed it. It looked like a door handle mixed with a gun.
"Hmm… Door-Ju has a nice ring to it." He looks at the Roidmudes, as he does, the targeting system started as it began to lock on the Roidmudes, and in a split second, he started to fire on them, being accurate as possible. "Whoa, I was never this good of a shot before."
"Well now you can. Just remember to open and close the door to charge for more shots."
"Right!" Kurogasa nodded before he shot more Roidmudes.
Lupin growled, seeing he was being pushed back. "HEY! LUPIN!" Cody shouted out. And in an instant, he appeared in front of him, as he started to battle it out with the evil Rider. "Let's see how much you can handle!" Cody smirked.
"Grrrrr… this wasn't part of the script!" Lupin growled as he was on the defensive.
"Script this!" Cody replied, quickly reappearing behind Lupin as he starts sending barrages of punches at Lupin, before kicking him away. "Time to end-"
*BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP!*
Cody looked as he started to see the gauge in the red. The tire on his chest began to spin rapidly as the treads shattered away as Cody's visor glows brightly. He then started swinging left and right, uncontrollably, showing his system was now going berserk. "Can't… stop!" He grunted.
Lupin chuckling as he looked at the young riders. "Mach, Drive, Krim, Ladies… It has been a pleasure…" He bowed before disappearing away from them, taking Chaser with him.
"Get back here!" Arnett shouted.
"Worry about him later. We need to stop Cody from going out of control!" Kurogasa said. "I thought you said it's fixed now Krim!"
"We couldn't fix the berserk. But we made it more easier to try and control… I just don't know if either of you can is all." Krim frowned.
"Leave it to me!" Rana beamed. She turned as Cody began to rush towards him, and once close enough, she unleashed another Enga, sending him flying and luckily enough, powering him down.
OTSUKARE!
Cody panted as he took out Dead-Heat, smiling lightly, spite being in pain from Chaser's previous attack, showing the adrenaline wearing off. "Man… What power…" He panted.
"Mattaku…" Kurogasa said before he took off the Technic Car and went back to civilian form. He then wobbled slightly but was caught by Arnett.
"It's alright. I got you." She smiled.
"Thanks." Kurogasa smiled gently. "I could use some… 'quality time' with ya after this."
Arnett smiled, kissing him softly. "O-OI!" Krim shouted, getting their attention having an angry emoji. "You're both too young for that!"
"Relax Krim…" Cody grunted, Rana helping him up. "They're partners as well. This is just part of how it works." He winced.
"But-"
"Krim, just shut up." Kurogasa said bluntly.
Krim was a bit shocked by his tone, but sighed and accepted as the group started to make their way out of the now abandoned lab. Though, Krim noted to make sure to get others here to investigate this place, and see what Lupin may have planned
Meanwhile, Arnett was tending the rest of Kurogasa's wounds, making sure he was in tip top shape as she finished patching them up. "There, good as new." She smiled.
"Thanks." Kurogasa replied. "By the way, how did you know I'd be in danger and where to find me?"
"Well… This is going to sound strange but… I just… knew where to go…" She answered.
"Eh?" Kurogasa blinked confused.
"I… just had this odd feeling and… I decided to act on it. And it lead me to the lab. Maybe… it's because of our connection?" She said, smiling.
"I… guess so?" Kurogasa said still confused. "Well whatever it is, thank you." He smiled, but winced.
Arnett giggled. "I'll leave you to be for now. You need rest." She leaned in to kiss him as she headed out of the room. Kurogasa smiling softly as he closed his eyes, to let rest take him.
A few hours later…
During the full moon, a small beam of light entered his vision, waking him up, he slowly opened his eyes to see the door opened slightly.
"It's a good night for a full moon, huh Kurogasa?" Replied a voice, He turned his head to see Elizabeth sitting near his bed.
"E-Elizabeth…?!" Kurogasa said surprised, "W-What are you-"
"Shhhh…" Elizabeth placed a finger on his lips. "Just relax… alright?" she said, softly to him a warm smile on her face.
"W-What are you doing here?"
"To visit you of course…" she replied, slowly leaning in on him.
"You know I'm already Arnett's partner right? I already performed a Baptism with her."
"Yes, I fully know. And congrats on finding a partner… But…" she leaned in more, her body touching his. "But, as a third year, I do have certain perks. One perk is that, I can also have another Limiter… And after thinking it through… I do believe you are the one…"
"EH?!" Kurogasa panicked. "W-Wait, hold on! This isn't-" She silenced him as she placed her lips against his, wrapping her arms around him tightly as she held him close to her. "Mmmmmmmph!" He cried out as he tried to struggle free, but couldn't. 'No… I can't… Arnett's going to…' He thought as his resistance gradually and slowly got weaker.
Elizabeth slowly parted from a dazed Kurogasa as he panted, smiling softly as she removed her shirt first. "I want this Kurogasa… Will you accept me?" She asked.
"I… I…" Kurogasa got out. "I don't know… I can't betray Arnett like this…"
"You won't betray anyone…" She smiled, "In fact… I could ask her to share you…" She said, her eyes half lidded.
Kurogasa blushed heavily at that. But he grabbed her shirt and held it up to her. "Please… Put your shirt on…" Elizabeth blinked, surprised a bit by this. "I'm sorry… but… I can't…" He said to her, his eyes closed.
She smiled as she took it before putting it back on. "I must say, you have quite the will to say no. Most boys in the academy would jump at this." She then puts her shirt back on. "Still, I won't give up. I will find a way to have you as my Limiter. Farewell for now." She said, walking out of the room.
Kurogasa sighed in relief at that as he plopped back onto the bed. "Oh man, what have I gotten myself into…?"
As for Cody, he was wincing at Rana's 'care' Unsure if she knew what she was doing. "You… sure you know how to do first aid?" He asked her.
"Of course I do. I'm not that sheltered." Rana winked.
"Sometimes I wonder." Cody sweat dropped. "Still… I'm… sorry I dragged you into my problems… I didn't expect Lupin to take you…"
"It's fine. I didn't expect it either." Rana waved off.
"But…" Cody trailed off only for her to hush him with a finger to his lips.
"Don't say anything. Just be glad that everything's been dealt with and just moving on."
He blushed slightly, nodding softly to her. "O-Okay…" He then looks to see her bed is now gone. "Uh… where did your bed go?"
"Back where it belongs. Because we're going to share yours." Rana smiled cheekily.
"Wait, what?!" Cody gawked.
She giggled, hugging him. "Now we're one step closer to our goal!" She smiled. "Now, we just need to… 'test' some things…" she said, seductively, her eyes half lidded.
Cody gulped, backing up a bit. "I-I uh…" He couldn't think of something to get out of this.
Rana then smiled at him. "Don't worry. I was just kidding." She joked. "I won't force anything onto you, until you're ready." She said.
Cody sighing with some relief. But then felt her arms wrapping him in a hug. 'Well… at least this won't scar me…' He sighed in his thoughts. And as they lay there, Dead-Heat rolls up on the desk, watching them and giving some soft, yet happy honks.
A/N: Finally done! Mach Dead-Heat is finally debuted... I was hoping to get him down later, but hey, things change. :P And no worries, the bit with Elizabeth and Kurogasa will not happen. Just shows that she does enjoy his personality and character than his strength. Hence why she is attracted to it. But, that kiss bit was only for this. And yes, consequences will come.
Until then, later minna!