That night, Iruka Sakuraba, had seen an amazing sight. In the very sky two creatures of legend had battled. One was the Orochi and its opponent was a magnificent dragon who was fighting off the 8-headed serpent to protect Kyoto, much like Susanoo did in the old legends. The old 65 year old artist had found the inspiration for his newest painting. It would be called, "The Guardian Dragon God Slaying the Orochi"
"MASKED FURY"
It was a week after the Kyoto fieldtrip and aside from all the craziness that happened, the students had fun seeing all the sights and participating in the activities. They even got souvenirs from their trip though Kat had a bag full of stuff to give to Cathy and Bobby. The Riders' appearance in Kyoto hadn't gone unnoticed and ever since the video of the fight between the Liners and the Gigandeath was posted on YouTube and similar sites, several Otaku had come to Kyoto for a chance to catch a glimpse of the Riders. Of course, there was some sadness as well. Hikari had to part from Benitora but he'd promised that he would see her again. She didn't know how or why but she actually believed him.
Now, in the Katsura residence where a certain Kamen Rider was occupying, a girl with long dark hair and wearing a school uniform came into said Rider's room to wake him up. On the floor was a busted up alarm clock so she knew it had rang but her boyfriend had destroyed it before going back to sleep.
"Ryuji-kun," Kotonoha gently shook him awake and the boy's eyes slowly opened. He yawned as he looked up at her. "Wake up, Watashi no Senshi."
"Koto-chan…" he groaned as he pushed himself up from bed. "What time is it?"
"Oh, I would check the time but you busted the clock," she giggled.
Ryuji sighed. "So, Loki's making breakfast."
"Oh, like always. Now, go get yourself cleaned up and dressed. I'll be downstairs waiting for you."
"What about Kokoro-chan?" asked Ryuji as he got out of bed and stretched.
"She's already awake and waiting for you," Kotonoha smiled. "Now, get yourself ready." She exited the room, leaving the boy to exit after her and dragging himself to the bathroom.
Minutes later, he came downstairs dressed in his uniform. Since it was summer, it meant for summer uniforms. The boys switched their long sleeved shirts and jackets for short sleeved shirts while the girls now wore short sleeved shirts as well with the uniform black vest and short skirts.
However, knowing how Ryuji would dress, he wore the uniform shirt open without the tie and wearing a black t-shirt under the uniform. Kotonoha wore the standard uniform and hanging from her neck was the heart-shaped ice pendant he'd given to her.
Sitting at the dining table, Ryuji ate breakfast with Kotonoha and Kokoro. The Cupid Imagin Eros and Amazon Imagin Athena were joining them for the meal as well. Loki was in the kitchen, cleaning up after preparing the meal before joining them. Today they were having a traditional Japanese breakfast of rice with fish, natto beans and miso soup.
"And don't forget your bentos," Loki reminded after they finished up breakfast and were leaving for the door.
"So, do you want to take the DynoLiner?" asked Ryuji.
"I'll take the train!" Kokoro raised her hand.
"I think, today, I would like to walk to the station with you, Ryuji-kun," smiled Kotonoha.
"OK, a walk to school it is," smiled Ryuji. He held the pass to the door and opened it up for Kokoro and she immediately went onto the platform where the DynoLiner was waiting.
"Bye-bye!" Kokoro waved before the door was closed. Eros turned into an orb of white energy which flew out the door and into Kokoro before the door was completely shut. Pocketing the Dyno Pass, Ryuji opened up the door and the couple walked out of the house.
Along the way, the two exchanged some small talk. Mostly they were talking about the Kyoto trip. That had been an adventure. After Hiroshi was let out of jail when Warren bailed him out, it took Kenzaki and Neko to hold Ryuji back from pounding the jerk's face in. They wouldn't have anymore problems from him for awhile. Of course, the KLLA got some new members and these were the ones who didn't accept Ryuji as Kotonoha's boyfriend still.
"RYUJI HASUMA!" shouted a large guy with muscles and wearing the uniform of Sakakino High's baseball team. It was pretty obvious since the word 'SAKAKINO' was stamped across his chest. He was wearing a baseball helmet and holding a metal baseball bat. "I AM EIJI MIYAMOTO OF THE KLLA, AND I CHALLENGE YOU FOR KOTONOHA KATSURA'S HEART!"
Ryuji rolled his eyes, muttering, "Not this bullshit again." He moved protectively in front of Kotonoha. "This won't take long."
"NOW, PREPARE TO DIE!!!" Eiji roared as he charged at Ryuji, ready to swing the bat and smash Ryuji's face in. Ryuji smirked cockily and charged right back with his fist drawn to smash it into the guy's face, gut or nether regions. Kotonoha didn't want any violence so early in the morning so she shouted out the first thing that came to mind.
"Wait! I've already given myself, heart, body and soul to Ryuji-kun!" she cried out loudly. The effect was instantaneous as Eiji stumbled in his charge. He was stunned by the declaration and gave Ryuji an opening to throw his fist at his face. The guy staggered back in pain and Ryuji finished it off with a brutal kick that sent the guy skidding across the ground. The guy was on his back with his legs suspended in the air, twitching. The bat fell out of his hands and rolled to Ryuji's feet. He picked up the bat and inspected it before tossing it into a nearby trashcan.
Ryuji turned to Kotonoha and parroted, "'I've given myself, heart body and soul'?"
"It was the only thing I could think of that would stop him," she defended and Ryuji gave the girl a sweet kiss on the lips before taking her hand.
"Come on, we're going to be late for school," he told her before they both ran for the station.
Because of that jock, both Ryuji and Kotonoha were nearly late for school. Luckily they made it in time and got to the shoe lockers. Both of them panted and Ryuji grinned at his girlfriend with a victory sign, "We made it." Suddenly, he was slapped painfully in the back and turned to see that it was Kat. "Kat!"
"Hello!" Kat saluted. She was wearing her own variation of the girls' uniform. She didn't wear the bow or the vest and instead wore the white shirt with the standard skirt. She wore shorts under her skirt so guys wouldn't get a peak at her panties. The skirts were just so indecently short, but what would you expect in a world that was based on a game and anime? "And good morning to you too, Kotonoha-chan!"
"Good morning, Kat-san," Kotonoha greeted with a slight bow. "You seem happy."
"Yeah!" she grinned. "I got a postcard in the mail today." She took it out and showed it to them. "The gang there sent it to me. Isn't that sweet?"
"I can't believe you lead a street gang now," said Kotonoha.
"I can," Ryuji stated. "This is the type of thing she would do."
In Kyoto, Kat had found a teenage street gang and challenged them for leadership. After beating the crap out of every member, they accepted her as their leader. Though she wouldn't be there to lead them while here in Tokyo, she gave leadership back to the gang's original leader. Though, they would still call her Boss or Chief when she returned. They also had a nickname for her. It was "Queen of the Kyoto Street Fists".
"It was a sweet gesture," agreed Rose. "Now, come on, Kat. We don't wanna be late for class."
"OK, Rosie-chan!" smiled Kat as she was led away by her beloved. Apparently Kat had gotten her 'nookie' privileges back sooner than expected. That was why she was happy. Of course, Ryuji really didn't want to think of that.
"Let's get to class, Koto-chan," said Ryuji, still holding her hand.
The students were presently in class and listening to the teacher's lecture. Some were paying attention while some others were just busy trying to not fall asleep as the teacher went on. Ryuji's attention was elsewhere. He just couldn't stop thinking of that Arrancar that got away. Somehow his opponent had masked his Ki and could be anywhere devouring souls.
Word from Ant was that Ryan was almost done with the Hollow infestation and would be there in a couple of days. If there was anyone Ryuji could trust to deal with Hollows and Arrancar, it was the Musical Vizard Rider known as Oni. His 'Pure Sound' ability would do well against this corrupt spirit.
During the short break between classes, Setsuna was reading an arts magazine when her eyes came upon the photo of a painting made by Iruka Sakuraba. The man was renowned for his paintings of mythical beings and legendary creatures like gods and demons but this time it was something she was familiar with.
The painting itself depicted Kyoto but the main focus was the battle between the 'Dragon' and the 'Orochi' that was taking place in the sky above the city. The 'Dragon' was the force of good while the 'Orochi' was the force of evil.
Setsuna glanced over to Ryuji who was sleeping with his head on the desk. It was hard to believe he was a Kamen Rider sometimes but then again weirder things had happened.
Benitora got off the delivery truck that he had hitched a ride on as it was passing through Tokyo. He had gotten the district from Hikari and he was looking forward to seeing her again. He tried living in Kyoto for a while, but he got bored and he was missing Hikari.
He had been feeding himself on any evil spirits that he had run across. He was used to seeing Hollows, but they apparently didn't exist here. Instead, he had to pay attention to how the spirit was acting before he attempted to eat them. Good spirits weren't to his taste. They were too sweet. Evil spirits had a delicious bitter taste to them that he liked. Besides, no one missed evil spirits anyway. If there were any Shinigami, they wouldn't be chasing after him relentlessly.
Clutching his hidden Zanpakuto which was wrapped in cloth, Benitora began walking down the streets. Roof hopping would have been faster, but that would make him hungry faster and it would make him easier to track for a Shinigami. Plus, it would draw attention.
Also, he had to be careful of that armored maniac. Even if he was the stronger one, that guy seemed willing to do anything to kill him. He just hoped he didn't see that guy again. That would ruin his reunion with Hikari.
"OK, she told me her family's store is around here," said Benitora as he looked around. Hikari had told him to come and drop by her family's confectionary store and café. They made the best cakes with their specialty being their lemon custard pie. That sounded good to have right about now.
Ryuji's eyes snapped wide open as he stood up at his desk and looked out the window. "That Ki signature," he muttered. Ryuji was wearing the summer uniform as well but he wore the white uniform shirt open to reveal a black t-shirt underneath and he didn't even bother with the tie.
"Ryuji Hasuma, is there a problem?" asked Rachel as she took notice of Ryuji's actions. She too could sense the Ki and while she didn't react like he did, she was also wary.
"No, Sensei," he answered before sitting down and glancing at the window.
"Well, please read the passage from where Ms. Kiyoura left off," stated Rachel.
'Crap,' Ryuji cursed mentally. He hadn't been paying attention and didn't know his place. Luckily for him, Kotonoha nudged him and showed it to him. He stood up with his book in hand and started reading while his mind was elsewhere. 'Arrancar…'
Kat was in her class, doodling in her notebook as she ignored the teacher. Then, her eyes snapped open when she detected a familiar Ki signature. She'd felt it around that guy Hikari had hung out with in Kyoto.
Like Ryuji, Kat didn't go along with the crowd and wore a white short sleeved shirt without the vest. She did wear the skirt and her usual shorts underneath.
Warren looked up from his desk in the staff room. He didn't have a class right now and no students had come to ask him anything. "Hm…an Arrancar…" mused Warren silently. Warren could easily identify the Reiatsu of the Arrancar, the same one he felt back in Kyoto.
As a Shinigami and a member of the Gotei 13 it was his job to eradicate any Hollow or Arrancar he would come across. Though he rarely ever stumbled upon an Arrancar, he would destroy any Hollow without a moment's hesitation. However, when he first felt the energy of this Arrancar he decided not to fight, as he didn't feel any malice coming from the spirit.
"Maybe I should go and find this Arrancar to get some things straight."
The day went on as usual. At lunch, Ryuji and Kotonoha would eat together on the roof but Ryuji was unusually quiet when he was eating. His mind was focused on the Arrancar's Ki which had suddenly dropped off his radar. It was just like in Kyoto. Sometimes the guy's Ki signature would register and sometimes it would just not be there.
Ryuji couldn't focus in class. For several minutes he would be able to detect the Arrancar's Ki before it just vanished. This frustrated the Rider of the DynoLiner and he swore to himself to finish the Arrancar for good. The battle at Kyoto had been an insult since his enemy had fled. Not this time, though. He would find him and he would kill him.
But why did Ryuji hate the Arrancar? Was it because they were soul devouring monsters who were no longer human or did it run deeper than that? After all, Tazuka possessed Arrancar abilities despite being human now and he'd been an Arrancar before Ryuki made that wish.
Maybe Ryuji felt that the Arrancar could be a threat to everyone he cared for. Ryuji swore to protect them and it was his solemn vow and duty. Even if it meant to kill, he would do it if it allowed him to protect the people who were precious to him.
Kotonoha noticed all day how Ryuji was acting. His mind and focus was elsewhere and it worried her. When she asked him what was wrong, he would deny that anything was wrong at all. She knew he was lying but she couldn't prove it. It may lead to an argument.
The final bell rang, letting out the students. Ryuji had to deal with the idiotic KLLA before leaving school without Kotonoha, saying he had something important to deal with. That was alright since Kotonoha and Setsuna had student council business to attend to. Setsuna was the new Class Rep with Kotonoha as her assistant.
Benitora was walking through town, having enjoyed the pastries at Hikari's family's store and café. He also enjoyed seeing her again. The girl had been so happy to see him again once she walked through the doors.
"Tadaima," greeted Hikari but then she froze on the spot when she saw who was sitting at one of the table. "Benitora?"
"Oh, Hikari-chan!" Benitora waved while enjoying a lemon custard pie. "You were right, these are good!"
"Benitora!" she shouted as she ran at him before hugging the boy and nearly knocking him off his seat. "You're here!"
"I told you we'd see each other again," he told her, feeling great as a strange yet pleasant warmth overcame him at the greeting. He'd made the right decision coming here.
Suddenly, Benitora stiffened when he felt a familiar Reiatsu signature. It was one he knew too well in his pre-Arrancar days as a Hollow. Spinning around, he turned to face a guy with strange white hair; Warren Smith.
"So, you're the Reiatsu I've been sensing," stated Warren. "You were in Kyoto too if I recalled."
"What do you want, Shinigami?" questioned Benitora as he was about to draw his Zanpakuto, his eyes flashing gold for just a second.
"I came here to talk," said Warren. He had to be wary still. Even if he didn't feel any malicious intent coming from this guy he didn't know what to expect. This guy could be bi-polar or schizophrenic for all he knew and could change into a killing machine at a moment's notice.
"Alright," Benitora said calmly. "Let's talk."
It was several days later when Ryuji got the shock of his life. Warren came into the classroom with his attendance book and said to them, "Alright, class, today we have a new transfer student joining us. Someone entered the classroom and Ryuji's eyes went wide open. Though the new kid was in school clothes, the jaw bone necklace he wore was unmistakable.
"Good morning," the new student bowed. "I am Benitora Tachiki and I hope we-"
Ryuji interrupted, standing up at his seat as he shouted, "KISAMA!!!"
Needless to say, Warren gave Ryuji bucket duty and made him stand out in the hall while holding a pair of buckets filled with water. Ryuji would have told Warren to go screw himself because he wasn't going to leave an Arrancar in the same room with Kotonoha. Still, he knew Warren was his superior and could kick his ass if he really wanted to. Besides, he wasn't stupid and wouldn't allow an Arrancar into his classroom unless there was something going on.
That didn't mean that he wasn't going to try and beat Warren next time he got the chance.
"Wow," Nanami admired as Benitora sat with Hikari along with the group at lunch. "One look and you got Ryuji pissed at you. That has to be a record."
"Why was he so upset with you, Benitora-kun?" asked Hikari curiously.
"We…had a confrontation in Kyoto," Benitora lied. "It was kind if a misunderstanding which apparently hasn't been cleared up yet. We had a fight and I won. Apparently he's been stewing on that."
"You beat him in a fight?" Hikari gasped. "Wow! You must be tough!" Ryuji was known to be the toughest guy in school. He'd beaten several people all at once. For one guy to beat Ryuji was amazing.
"I really don't like to fight," said Benitora. "Personally, I wish to just live in peace." He gave her a smile.
Speaking of confrontations, one was happening in the staff room between Ryuji and Warren. Both were talking in English but it was obvious that Ryuji was pissed off.
"You're crazy, you know that?" stated Ryuji. "Bringing him into school like this."
"He's not evil, Ryuji," said Warren.
"How can you be sure?"
"Because, unlike you, I took the time to talk to him. He told me how you attacked him and that he was only defending himself."
Ryuji snorted, "Sure, take his side."
"And I also want you to leave him alone," ordered Warren.
Ryuji grumbled and turned towards the door.
"Where are you going?" demanded Warren. But Ryuji exited without giving an answer. Warren sighed, "This is bad…"
In the hallway, Ryuji was stomping along and the students all stepped away to let him through. His reputation made sure that students knew what to do when he was around. The weaker ones avoided him and the stupid ones would try and pick a fight. Seeing Ryuji angry meant that they should back away but well there was always one person either brave enough or foolish enough to tap the angry beast.
Ryuji felt someone slap his back and he spun around quickly, ready to attack the guy when he saw it was Kat. "Hello!" she greeted.
"What do you want? I'm busy," Ryuji remarked.
"Today I sensed some really strange Ki," answered Kat as she tapped her index fingers together. "I wonder if you knew what it was."
"So, what if I do? You want me to tell you?"
"Yup!" grinned Kat before her tone and expression became serious, "And I want to help."
Ryuji knew that tone. It was one that promised pain to those who'd harmed her family. Maybe some help wouldn't be so bad. He'd been beaten alone but with help maybe he could take this poser down.
Benitora was really enjoying this. He had a chance for a new life and all thanks to that Shinigami who was also a teacher here. He also got to be with Hikari. Unfortunately, they weren't in the same class but at least he lived close to her home now in an apartment Warren had arranged for him. Warren had also provided Benitora with important documents. Forged documents, yes, but they were believable enough.
"I knew you'd be here," said Benitora as he sensed Ryuji's Ki. The guy had attacked him in Kyoto and had been glaring at him the whole time in class.
Ryuji's eyes narrowed when he saw Benitora on the rooftop, standing at the guard fence and looking out at the scenery. "I know what you are so there's no use pretending. You're not human," said Ryuji coldly.
"I should say the same of you," replied Benitora as he turned around and focused his eyes on Ryuji. "I sensed your Reiatsu. It's not human either."
Ryuji clenched his fists. "This isn't about me, Arrancar."
"Why do you hate me?" asked Benitora. "I'm curious."
"Aside from the fact that you're a soul eating monster in human form," accused Ryuji as he took out his Dyno Belt and Pass. "I just don't like your Ki. It makes me sick." He fastened the belt around his waist.
Benitora sighed as he drew his Zanpakuto out of its hiding place. "You know how this is going to end. I beat you the last time. What makes you think you'll beat me this time?" he asked.
"Because I've been studying," said Ryuji as he pressed the red button that was under the black one, causing the area between the jaw-like buckle to turn red with a yellow 'X'. The belt also released a trumpeting sound like a mammoth. "Henshin!" Ryuji called out as he swiped the Dyno Pass over the belt buckle, triggering the transformation.
"MAMMOTH FORM!"
The base armor formed over his body from shards of energy. Additional armor materialized and snapped on. The chest armor was red with a pair of golden spikes jutting upwards that looked like mammoth tusks. The armor covering his shoulders resembled the feet of a mammoth. Finally, a red mask with vertical slits, a pair short gold tusks, and a pair golden bull-like horns slid over his helmet and snapped onto the faceplate. His gauntlets and boots had also changed to red with gold rings around the wrists and ankles.
"Time for extinction," growled Ifrit before he charged at the Arrancar.
"I don't want to fight, but I will if you make me," Benitora warned as he drew his sword.
"Trust me!" Ifrit growled as he summoned his Dao swords. "I am very much making you fight!"
"So be it!" Benitora growled, using his Sonido, he vanished from sight. Ifrit reacted fast and twirled around before his Dao clashed against Benitora's Zanpakuto.
"Taking my back, Arrancar?" Ifrit asked with a smirk behind his mask.
"Trying to end this fight quick," Benitora retorted.
"Not gonna work on me!" Ifrit roared as he pushed the Arrancar away and began slashing wildly.
While Benitora could match Ifrit in skill, he outmatched him in strength. Every clash of swords Ifrit felt like there was a sledgehammer hitting his arms. As each hit collided, Benitora's eyes grew a brighter gold and his grin became bigger. With another clash, the two backed away from each other.
"Not bad," Benitora grinned. "This is going to be fun. You remind me of an old 'friend'. He would attack and attack without much thought and always used the strongest attacks if he got pissed off."
"Oh yeah?" Ifrit snickered. "And what friend would this be?"
"A real psycho," Benitora laughed. "His name was Grimmjow Jaegerjaques. Have you heard of him?"
"Grimmjow…Jaegerjaques?" Ifrit blinked. The No. 6 of the Espada and the deadliest Arrancar in Aizen's army? This guy knew Grimmjow? That meant he had to have been in the deepest parts of Las Noches since the Espada usually spent their time there.
"So you do know him!" Benitora laughed. "I guess he's more famous than even he thought!"
"I am not like him!" Ifrit roared. Ryan had told him stories of Grimmjow and his escapades against Ichigo in Karakura Town. He may have been like that psycho in the past, but he wasn't anymore.
"Did I touch a nerve?" Benitora laughed. "They way you react makes me think that you really ARE just like him…or at least was."
"SHUT UP!!" Ifrit roared, changing his Dao into shooters and opening fire on the Arrancar.
Benitora disappeared with a Sonido again before an impact blasted against his back. Stumbling down, he saw Benitora with his hand outstretched. He had shot off a Cero into Ifrit's back.
"Getting angry will cost you this," Benitora smirked. "I'll say one thing you and Grimmjow don't have in common. He would have lasted longer than this."
"That's why Ifrit brought me!"
Benitora turned as saw axe blades swinging at him. Acting quickly, he leaped to the side, but the blades did manage to shred his shirt and reveal his Hollow hole. Both CopyKat and Ifrit turned to face their opponent. That was when their faces paled when they saw his bare back.
On his right shoulder was a black number five.
"Oh shit," Ifrit spoke slowly.
"An…Espada?" CopyKat gaped.
"Yes. Let me introduce myself," Benitora smirked. "Former Cinco Espada, Rojotigre Diego!" Ifrit then noticed how Benitora's eyes were now gold instead of green. "And now…Rend their flesh and devour their hearts…Tigre de la Muerte!"
Warren was running up the stairs followed by both Kenzaki and Neko. The Riders had sensed Benitora's Reiatsu along with Kat and Ryuji's Rinki and Genki respectively.
"That idiot," muttered Warren.
Suddenly, the wraith and the two GekiJyuKen users felt a sudden rise in malevolent Ki. This just made them pick up the pace.
Rojotigre was now in his released form and grinned ferally before charging at both Riders. Both Ifrit and CopyKat were taken by surprise before the Arrancar grabbed them by their throats and then jumped through the guard fence, tearing a hole in it in the process.
The roof entrance was thrown open as Skull Rider Wraith and both Kamen Riders Garoh and Ryukendo showed up. They saw the hole and then heard the sound of a battle down on the ground.
"Crap," Wraith cursed. "Let's go, you two."
The fight was one sided as sparks exploded from the twin Riders' armor. Rojotigre was moving so fast that the two could barely catch up and they couldn't even see him. His Reiatsu also flickered in and out from their Ki radars, making it impossible for them to pinpoint his position.
Rojotigre grinned as he reappeared after stopping and clicked his claws. "So, how do you both want to die today?"
CopyKat shakily stood on her feet as she crossed her axes. "You first!" She twirled her axes around and then tossed them at the Arrancar. They spun through the air but Rojotigre was able to evade them. However, the axes were like boomerangs and were turning back around to hit him in the back. Unfortunately, he managed to catch them by the blades when they got close and shattered the axe blades in his hands.
"OK, this looks bad," gulped CopyKat. She never knew real fear before but this was pretty close. The guy's Reiatsu was nearly suffocating as it was being pumped out of his body.
"My turn," grinned Rojotigre before he vanished from sight and then CopyKat was sent flying and smashed into the concrete fence that surrounded the school. She actually went right through it and made a hole on impact.
'Damn it,' cursed Ifrit. This guy was fast. If only he still had the Clock Up system on him. But if he needed speed, he knew the right form. It may cause his armor to lose some defense points, but it was worth it. He pressed the white button on his belt, turning the emblem white with a red 'X'. The belt released a roar as he swiped the Pass over it.
"TYRANO FORM!"
His Mammoth Form armor vanished as new armor replaced it. The chest armor connected and then the shoulder armor. Finally, the visor slid over his face and snapped on.
The chest armor was white with a vertical line of sharp gold teeth running down the middle. The shoulder armors were both shaped like tyrannosaurus-rex heads, white with red lower jaws and golden teeth. The visor looked like a pair of jaws with golden teeth in between. His white gauntlets and boots had red rings around the wrists and ankles.
The T-Rex head on his right shoulder then slid along his arm before stopping at the fist. The jaws opened and a red sword blade slid out from it.
In the blink of an eye, Ifrit vanished from sight.
Rojotigre snorted before he swiftly turned, catching the blade of Ifrit's Tyrano-Katana in between his claws. The tip of the blade was inches away from his mask.
"Ooh! Close!" Rojotigre smirked. "If I hadn't seen which direction you were heading, you would have gotten me good!"
"Grrr!" Ifrit growled before he vanished into another blur. Rojotigre did the same. This fight had only begun.
Students had heard the commotion and were trying to see what was happening. They didn't dare go up to the roof since they could tell that the Riders were fighting some kind of monster outside the building. They saw Ifrit sporting new armor with CopyKat fighting some kind of monster in white armor. It looked kind of feline-like, but still it was hard to see since it and Ifrit kept vanishing in blurs.
"Benitora-kun!" Hikari called out into the crowds of students trying to watch. "Benitora-kun, where are you?!"
"Hikari!" Nanami cried, catching her friend's attention. "Where is everyone?"
"I can only find a couple of them," Hikari answered. "But I can't find Benitora-kun!"
Setsuna could only eye the battle from her spot on the grounds. Ryuji was fighting something dangerous and powerful. She hadn't seen so much effort put into a battle from previous recordings and pictures but she knew this fight was going to be the hardest for him.
He might lose.
A golden aura surrounded Ifrit, augmenting his speed further and also increasing his strength. He had yet to fully master his Mythical Ki but he was still able to utilize it in combat. The infusion of Genki in his cells made him stronger and faster and to win this match he had to be as strong and fast as Rojotigre.
Rojotigre was blocking the blows with his armored skin before countering with slashes. Deep gashes appeared on Ifrit's armor as Rojotigre struck but Ifrit managed a few hits as well. Still, the Arrancar's steel skin was thick and durable and in his released state was near impenetrable.
Suddenly, a white clawed gauntlet with black stripes struck at Rojotigre and he was sent reeling by the attack. Looking up, he could see CopyKat standing next to Ifrit. She'd recovered and surrounding her body was black and purple Ki. The former 5th Espada could sense that her Reiatsu had increased along with Ifrit's.
"You two are the same," stated Rojotigre. "You've got dark and malevolent Reiatsu."
It was true. Confrontation Ki and Mythical Ki were both malevolent in nature. One was the source of power for the RinJyuKen and the other the source of power for the GenJyuKen. One was the fist of war while the other was the fist of destruction.
"We don't always reveal our Ki like this," stated CopyKat, "Consider yourself lucky."
Rojotigre snickered, "Let me tell you a secret. I'm barely using a quarter of my full power."
Ifrit and CopyKat's eyes went wide. Up until now he wasn't even using his full power? This was him at less than a quarter of his power? No way.
CopyKat immediately surged forward, leaving a trail of her Rinki as she attack Rojotigre. She stabbed at him with her claws but he just stepped back and would dodge her strikes with ease. Enraged, CopyKat called out one of her attacks, "Ringi! Goyu Shoda!" Empowering her right claw with Rinki, she jabbed it forward to slug him right through but he blurred out of the way and ended up behind her.
"To be honest, that would've been a good hit if I allowed it," whispered Rojotigre in her ear. She spun around and got kicked in the stomach. She was sent flying but Ifrit managed to catch her before she slammed into the school building.
"Thanks," said CopyKat gratefully.
"Kat, we need to finish this quick. Hold him and I'll finish him off," Ifrit instructed. CopyKat nodded, knowing exactly what move to use. He put her down and she charged up her Rinki before darting forward with the speed of a cheetah. She then summoned a whip made of Rinki and lashed it at Rojotigre, pinning his arms to his sides. The Espada found that he couldn't get out of the restraints.
"It's called Ganji Gatame (Bind Firmly). The more you struggle, the tighter it gets, and it also saps Ki," explained CopyKat.
"Grrr!!!" Rojotigre snarled.
Meanwhile, Ifrit had just pressed the final blue button his belt had and the emblem turned blue with a white 'X' in the centre. The belt also released a bellowing sound before Ifrit swiped the Pass over the buckle.
"TRICERA FORM!"
His white Tyrano Form armor detached and vanished as his gauntlets and boots turned blue with white rings. The new armor that snapped onto his chest and shoulders was blue with the armor on the right shoulder being rounded and the armor on his left shoulder being modeled after a triceratops' head. Finally, a new visor with green lenses with two gold horns on the side and one in the centre slid down and snapped on.
Ifrit's eyes narrowed as he focused them on the restrained Espada. The triceratops head slid down to his fist as he held the Dyno Pass over the belt buckle. At the same time, the mouth of the triceratops head opened to reveal twin gun barrels.
"FULL CHARGE!"
Energy traveled from the belt and into the Tricera-Buster on his left fist. The horns glowing and the twin barrels in the jaw were being charged up. He then made a mad dash towards the Arrancar, drawing his fist back before throwing it forward. If this attack connected, it would cause a massive explosion but Ifrit wouldn't be harmed. Only his target would be destroyed.
However, the attack never connected as Wraith suddenly appeared and grabbed Ifrit by the wrist. This shocked the Rider and he became even more surprised when Garoh and Ryukendo used their Geki infused swords to cut the whip holding Rojotigre.
"Gracias," said Rojotigre before he blurred out of sight.
"Wraith!" snarled Ifrit as he faced the skull-masked Rider who was still holding his wrist.
"We'll talk about this later," said Wraith in a serious tone. His kohai had gone against his orders.
"People could've gotten hurt!" shouted Warren.
"If that thing is still around, they will!" Ryuji argued.
"He doesn't eat humans," Warren retorted. "Hell, he doesn't even eat good spirits. He eats the ones that would be considered Hollows in your old world. I would have told you if you didn't go off all half-cocked!"
"He's dangerous! All he does is kill!" Ryuji snapped.
"Then so is Tazuka!" Warren retorted. "We should destroy him too!"
"I'll kill you if you lay a hand on him!" Ryuji snapped with a growl.
"But you make it seem that all Arrancar are bad," Warren snapped. "Tazuka doesn't need to eat spirits and Benitora keeps eating evil spirits. Now, why would a former Espada come here and not cause trouble?"
"I dunno!" Ryuji growled. "You tell me!"
"Because he's on the run from Aizen!" Warren explained. "Despite appearances, he still considers himself a human. That's part of the reason why he was ejected from Las Noches. He's had other Espada come to kill him. He ran to this world to escape from them."
"And that's supposed to make me do what?" asked Ryuji. "He's a freaking Arrancar! Don't you know what they do?!"
"They eat people, I know," Warren sighed. "But Ryan is keeping tabs on him and he's gotten confirmation from Soul Society that in return for information, they'll be ready to move out in case he goes berserk."
In the past after his turning into a Vizard, Ryan had broken all ties with Soul Society and followed his own rules. He was a free spirit. Now, as a member of the ChronoLiner Riders who helped to defend the Multiverse, Ryan was given special status and granted amnesty. He could still share information with Soul Society but Soul Society would need to share information as well.
Ryan hated Arrancar. He'd barely tolerated Tazuka but accepted him as an exception. Still, he wouldn't go with this if he didn't plan on doing something. Maybe he was waiting for Benitora to slip up and then attack. Who knows? What Ryuji did know was that Ryan would know how to deal with Benitora when the time came.
"So, speaking of Ryan, when is he coming?" asked Ryuji.
"Tomorrow night," Warren confirmed. "Now, will you promise not to go and attack Benitora again?" He received no answer. "Well?" He got a mumbled reply. "I can't hear you."
"Hai, Sempai," Ryuji nodded.
Hikari managed to find Benitora but he was wearing his gym t-shirt instead of his white uniform shirt. "Benitora-kun!" she lunged forward and hugged him. "You're okay! I couldn't find you! What happened?"
"Oh, I guess I kinda freaked out when I saw those armored guys and that monster fighting," Benitora lied.
"Well, I'm just happy you're okay," said Hikari, relieved.
"Say, Hikari-han," Benitora rubbed the back of his head. "After school ends, you want to hang out?"
"Is this a date?" Hikari asked hopefully.
Benitora said, "You might call it that."
"Then I accept!" giggled Hikari before kissing his cheek. "I'll wait for you at the gate!" She then ran off. Benitora was touching his cheek.
Kat, however, had seen the whole thing. After being berated by Neko she felt humiliated but the humiliation of losing to Benitora was worse. She wanted to get even. Then she remembered Ryuji saying Ryan might show up. 'Maybe I could use him…'
The final bell rang and all the students who didn't have any after-school activities today exited the building, relieved that it was all over for the day. They wanted to just go home and relax before working on any assigned homework. As for Ryuji, he was being ambushed by the school's male gymnastics club who were also part of the KLLA. These guys were new too and just as obsessed with Kotonoha. This just made Kotonoha's life miserable as she was getting too much attention and also a lot of negative attention from jealous girls. Fortunately, Ryuji was able to pound some sense into a few boys to leave him and Kotonoha alone. The male gymnastics club wouldn't be so different. Also, Ryuji had a lot of anger to take care of so what better way than to take it out on these guys?
10 minutes later, the KLLA members were sprawled all over the ground, some unconscious and few too much in pain to move and could only twitch slightly. That had taken care of his anger…for now.
The ChronoLiner had dropped off Ryan at a train station before it flew off into a portal. The Vizard looked like the way he's always had. His bright pink and short hair stood out and he wore a black sleeveless shirt with the words 'ROCK ON' written on it in blood red. He wore blue jeans with the knees cut open and black combat boots with steel buckles. Behind the belt he wore were his drum sticks (Hibiki) and hanging from his belt were his trumpet (Ibuki) and tuning fork (Kachidoki). Strapped to his back was his guitar (Zanki).
"I guess I'm a day earlier than I expected," said Ryan as he adjusted his guitar strap. "Well, duty calls. I gotta see this Arrancar for myself."
"Hey," he heard a greeting and turned to see Kat walking towards him. "How are you doing, Ryan?"
"Hey, Kat," Ryan answered. "So, you were sent to pick me up or something?"
She shrugged, "Or something." Her eyes then glowed red as Ryan stood there stunned. "But first, you gotta do something for me…"
As Kotonoha and Ryuji were waiting for the train at the station, no words were spoken between them. After she'd found out from Warren why Ryuji had attacked Benitora, she was furious and refused to talk to him. Ryuji gave his girlfriend some space to cool down before talking to her. He wanted to explain himself but he also wanted to wait for the right moment. The right moment was when she spoke to him and she hadn't done it until now.
Kotonoha took in a deep breath of air before looking directly at her boyfriend. "I think I know why you attacked Benitora-san," said Kotonoha. Ryuji awaited for her to continue. She did. She said, "It's because he reminds you too much of yourself." Ryuji's eyes widened and he opened his mouth to rebut but she beat him to it. She continued, "Benitora-san and you are quite similar. Both of you are monsters in human form and you both can become very dangerous once you lose control." Ryuji couldn't say a word in his defense. That was true. He was just as dangerous as an Arrancar if he ever loss control. "Warren-sensei told me why you attacked him. You were concerned about everyone else but that was only part of the reason. The real reason was that you hated what he represented. He was a reminder of you not being human, just like himself. The person you truly hate….is yourself, isn't it?"
Ryuji gripped his fists and gritted his teeth. He couldn't trust his voice now so he gave a silent nod. She smiled and linked her arm around his before leaning her head against his shoulder. "Let's go home, forget what happened, and spend time together tonight, Ryuji-kun. Don't hate yourself anymore. Let it go."
Ryuji sighed and finally spoke, "How did I get so lucky to find a wonderful girl like you, Koto-chan?"
"The same way that I'm so lucky to find a boy like you, Ryuji-kun," she answered with a smile. "It's Fate."
Ryuji chuckled, his mood brighter than before. The train stopped in front of the duo before they boarded and it took them to the station close to their home. In the seat they shared, she leaned in against him.
Hikari was really enjoying her date with Benitora. She had been showing him all around town so he could get to know it. He hadn't been in town long and the only places he knew was the school, his apartment, and Hikari's family's café. Benitora too enjoyed being with Hikari. He had a strange feeling of warmth whenever he was around her. The feeling was far from being unwelcomed. He wondered if this is what it was like to be alive. It had been so long he had forgotten that feeling.
She had taken him to the Radish and introduced him to the others there, though Sekai remembered him from the trip to Kyoto and from class. Currently they were walking along the sidewalk. He really enjoyed her company.
Then, the two heard footsteps approaching and looked up to see someone walking towards them. Benitora's eyes narrowed when he sensed the Reiatsu as Hikari identified the person. "It's Ryan!" she gasped. She never expected to see him show up.
"Who?" Benitora questioned. Hikari then told him that Ryan was one of Ryuji's friends when he first showed up at school. After the school festival, Ryan just left along with Ryuki and the others. Only Ryuji stayed to be with Kotonoha.
Still, Benitora could sense the killing intent and became wary of this Ryan.
Ryan was stalking towards them, his bright pink hair making him stand out like a sore thumb. In his hand was his Zanpakuto, Kachidoki, in its tuning fork form. He tapped it against his hand and raised it up to his forehead, summoning the small skull that started to appear. Hikari gasped in surprise when she saw this.
"A Hollow Mask?" muttered Benitora in shock.
'Hey moron! That guy's a Vizard and he's bad news!' shouted a voice in his head.
'Not helping Rojotigre!' replied Benitora.
The flames that engulfed Ryan turned red before they dispersed and standing in the pink haired young man's place was a man wearing red body armor with a circular medallion on his chest that held a skull emblem. Extending from the medallion in four directions were chains. Two went over his shoulders and the other two went under the arms, connecting to the back. Around his waist was a belt with a circular buckle that also held a skull emblem. His face was covered by a skull mask with empty black eyes, horns and red facial markings. With a flick of his wrists, the armored Vizard summoned his twin Drum Clubs, Hibiki.
"You and me, Arrancar," spoke Kamen Rider Crimson Oni. "Let's dance!"
"Hikari-chan, run!" shouted Benitora, pushing Hikari back to urge her to run. Hikari looked at him. Upon seeing the fear in his eyes, she decided her best course of action was to run. Benitora looked back at Oni, but his fear-filled green eyes were gone, replaced by malicious golden eyes. Benitora's hands glowed red. "Bring it Vizard!"
Kat chuckled as she watched this happen. She'd given Ryan a hypnotic suggestion by manipulating his hatred for Hollows and Arrancar. So Benitora might get killed but at least she'd be able to get even with the guy. Now, she had other things on her mind. In her hand was a list and she was looking at another item on it.
"And my next target is…The Arrows of Eros," Kat grinned. It was going to turn an interesting week for them all.
ZK Chromdragozoid: Oh, crap! Kat sent Ryan to kill Benitora and what does she plan to do with Eros' arrows? Nothing good. Well, wait for the next update. Of course, here's something extra.
KAMEN RIDER IFRIT
HYPER BATTLE VIDEO OMAKE
KOTONOHA: "I WANT TO BE A RIDER!"
Kotonoha Katsura was in her house's lawn doing some exercise. She was in her gym clothes and working out. It looked like she was in training for something. The only clue was the headband around her head that had the words "Rider in Training" written across it. She was currently doing some jumping jacks on the spot with Athena and Kat monitoring.
"Alright, you can stop now," said Kat.
"Hai, coach!" Kotonoha stopped.
"Well, you seem to have the stamina to be a Rider," said Kat as she walked around Kotonoha and looking her over. Kat was wearing a black tracksuit with a headband that read "Kamen Rider CopyKat" across it. She got behind Kotonoha and then to the other girl's surprise groped her breasts. "And you got nice form too!"
Kotonoha shrieked and escaped from her coach who was laughing. "Oh, that was easy!"
"Kat-san!" Kotonoha blushed. No one else but her own boyfriend was allowed to grope her like that.
"Oh, lighten up. Being a Rider meant being ready for anything," said Kat.
"Including perverts," agreed Athena.
"But I really want to be a Rider soon!" whined Kotonoha. "When will I get my own armor?"
"Well, we need to know what's compatible so let's take a look, shall we?" said Kat as a white screen and movie projector appeared out of nowhere. "And…roll em!"
On the screen was none other than Ryuji Hasuma sliding his pass into his belt and changing into Kamen Rider Ifrit in his Ifrit Form armor.
Kat's Voiceover: "Kamen Rider Ifrit, also known as Ryuji Hasuma, is a newbie Rider with a whole lot of fighting experience under his belt. He was originally a villain who turned to good. Using the Ifrit Belt and Pass, seemingly normal Ryuji will transform into Kamen Rider Ifrit. His reason for being a Rider can be described as both noble and romantic at best. As Ifrit, he uses a pair of Chinese broad swords, or Dao, to inflict critical damage on any Imagin. His finisher in this form is charged up slash attack using his swords that freezes the target immediately before it shatters. There are several variations of the finisher. So far there hasn't been any Imagin who can defeat him."
The screen finally showed Ifrit using his finisher, freezing his opponent with a slash attack before it shattered when he snapped his fingers.
Kat's voiceover: "Now that's cool."
Kotonoha had hearts in her eyes as she gazed upon her boyfriend's Rider form. "Sugoi. Ryuji-kun is so cool. Kat coughed and continued the movie.
On the screen was Kamen Rider Ifrit swiping Loki's ticket over the belt and assuming his red and black armored form known as Loki Form. It also came with a cape.
Kat's Voiceover: "Now, every Rider needs to have some extra options, right? Well, for Ifrit, he has a second form known as Loki Form. To assume his form, he must combine with his Imagin partner Loki. Unlike most combinations, their minds and personalities combine though I suspect that it is mostly Ryuji's personality in control. While his previous form used ice in its attacks, this form can use fire. Loki Form is also armed with a huge dozuki known as the Loki Slicer. Hm…I wonder where he got the idea to use that as a weapon from."
The screen finally showed Ifrit Loki Form using the Loki Slicer to slice an enemy Imagin in half.
Kotonoha blushed and giggled. She knew Ryuji made that weapon in honor of her. It was a sweet gesture.
"OK, so now let's see his battles, shall we?" said Kat as she played several battle scenes from previous 'episodes'. Ifrit was victorious in each of them. "Well, I guess now we know what inspired you," Kat said, giving Kotonoha a look.
"Well, Ryuji-kun is just so strong," said Kotonoha.
"Of course he is," Kat grinned. "But don't forget that he's not the only Rider here." Kat pointed to herself, "And, I'm talking about myself!"
The screen now showed Kat transforming into Kamen Rider CopyKat. She inserted a card into her belt buckle which then split open to reveal a golden tiger crest. Her armor formed afterwards and she was donned in black armor themed after a tiger.
Kat's voiceover: "I am Kamen Rider CopyKat and I draw power from my partner, Byakko no Gai. In this form all my stats are increased and I get a cool suit of armor too. Also, I am armed with a pair of battle axes that I can use to hack and slash at enemies. Aside from axes, I am also armed with a pair of clawed gauntlets I can use to slice and dice anyone that gets in my way. I am the coolest Rider by far…"
The screen finally showed CopyKat using her axes to finish off an enemy monster by chopping it into four pieces.
"Chotto matte!" Kat heard and looked up to see two people standing on the stone fence surrounding the house.
"Who's there!?" shouted Kat.
The two figures leapt off the wall and landed, revealing themselves to be Neko and Kenzaki. They both wore headbands that read "Kamen Rider Garoh" for Kenzaki and "Kamen Rider Ryukendo" for Neko.
"Hello, Nee-chan!" greeted Neko happily. Kenzaki just gave a grunt.
"What the hell are you two doing here!?" Kat pointed at them.
"We're here to set the record straight that YOU are NOT the coolest Rider by far," said Kenzaki. "Neko, you got the disc?"
"Hai!" Neko said as she removed the disc that was in the projector before replacing it. "And we're clear!"
On the screen it showed Kenzaki changing into Kamen Rider Garoh.
Kenzaki's voiceover: "If you think you're the coolest then you're wrong. I'm the best Rider there is. To date I have 6 forms altogether. The first one is Hunter Form. By joining forces with my Wolf Imagin partner, Okami, I change into this black armored Rider Form. My weapon is a scimitar that I use to cut my enemies to ribbons. My second form is dubbed Predator Form. In this form I cooperate with my White Tiger Imagin partner, Byakko. I use mainly hand-to-hand tactics in this form but I also am armed with an axe. Next, is Rampage Form and to assume this form I need to summon and combine with my golden Lion Imagin partner, Raion. I use a naginata to pierce at my foes. My 4th form is a real hot one dubbed Savage Form and when I combine with Buraki we can really heat things up. I use a gun that shoots fireballs. Then there's Emperor Form and my final form known as Lunar Form, which is powerful enough to destroy even the most evil of threats."
The screen finally showed Garoh Lunar Form performing the Shoku Giri.
Kenzaki's voiceover: "So, who's the cool one now?"
Neko and Kotonoha applauded at the presentation that caused Kat to growl. "OK, you got more forms than I do, but that doesn't mean…" Kat, however, was interrupted by her sister.
"My turn!" Neko said cheerfully.
"Gekiryu Henshin!" The screen showed Neko transforming into Ryukendo.
Neko's voiceover: "When I use Geki-chan, I can transform into Kamen Rider Ryukendo. I use Geki-chan as a weapon and I have several powerful attacks. My armor also protects me from any harm and I also have a shield to defend myself further. When I perform my attacks with Geki-chan, I can use the power of ice, water, wind, fire and lightning. These powerful attacks allow me to defeat any opponent I face."
The screen finally showed Ryukendo performing all her known attacks like Ryuou Kaze Giri, Ryuou Mizu Giri, Ryuou Kaen Giri, Ryuou Hyoketsu Giri, Ryuou Raimei Giri and finally Kyuukyouku Ryuou Giri.
When Neko finished her presentation, she could see Kat and Kenzaki arguing over who was cooler. Neko sighed and turned to Kotonoha who shrugged.
"Hey, is this a private party or can anybody drop in?" asked Warren. He was wearing a scarf that had the words "Skull Rider Wraith" stitched into it.
"Warren-san!" Kotonoha identified.
"Now, let me show you who's the real cool Rider is," grinned Warren as he slid in his disc after ejecting Neko's.
"Shatter!" The screen showed Warren transforming into Skull Rider Wraith.
Warren's voiceover: "I use the power of darkness to assume the form of Skull Rider Wraith. While I don't look much, I am the most powerful Rider here. And, if you must know, I got a whole lot more power in me than I'm allowed to show. Let's just say I can destroy the world if I try to let it all out. Consider yourselves all lucky that I'm nothing like my other half, Damien."
The screen finally showed Wraith binding an enemy in dark shadow chains before executing a Rider Kick to destroy the target.
Kotonoha applauded at the presentation and Warren smirked. He boasted, "Now, I think we can all agree that I'm the coolest."
Kat shouted, "Hold on! You're not the coolest!"
"And just because your kids say you are, doesn't mean it's true," Kenzaki added.
"Maybe we should let Kotonoha-chan decide," said Neko.
"Ano…" Kotonoha blinked. "I really can't decide…"
"You don't have to," said Ryuji as he walked over. He wore a scarf that had the words "Kamen Rider Ifrit" stitched into it. He gave Kotonoha a kiss on the cheek. "I think she and I can agree I'm the coolest one here." The temperature then fell several degrees causing everyone but Ryuji and Kotonoha to shiver.
The screen shows Ryuji transforming using the Dyno Belt and Pass to transform into Kamen Rider Ifrit Version 2.
Ryuji's voiceover: "In Kyoto, I found the belt linked to my train, the DynoLiner. At first it was fossilized but as soon as I touched it, it was restored and I've been using it since. Like Kenzaki/Garoh, I too possess multiple forms but unlike him I don't need to be possessed by an Imagin. My first new form is Sabre Form and isn't much different from my Ifrit Form. The only difference is that the armor is entirely black. In this form I can wield my Ifrit Dao and Sub-Zero Shooters. The next form I have access to is Mammoth Form and despite the loss of speed, this form is no pushover. With the increase of power, I can overpower almost any Imagin I come across with sheer brute strength. Then, there's Tyrano Form. The lighter armor gives me more flexibility and I possess incredible speed to the point that I become a mere blur. I am armed with the Tyrano-Katana which are blades hidden within my shoulder pads that look like T-Rex heads. Finally, I got Tricera Form. This form possesses a lot of defensive potential and protects me from any attack without leaving a scratch on it. The weapon I use in this form is the Tricera-Buster, which is my triceratops head-shaped shoulder armor that attaches to my fist. It can shoot powerful bursts of energy. When I use my Full Charge with these forms, I can destroy any Imagin with ease."
The screen then showed the Full Charge finishers for each of the forms. Sabre Form used the freezing slash, Mammoth Form uses a Rider Kick after freezing the target, Tyrano Form slashed the enemy to ribbons and finally Tricera Form destroyed the enemy using a punch equipped with the Tricera-Buster.
Ryuji's voiceover: "That was pretty cool, huh?"
"Sugoi!" said Kotonoha as her eyes sparkled. "Ryuji-kun is really cool!" Everyone else sighed. Of course Kotonoha would say Ryuji was the coolest. She was his girlfriend and was pretty biased. Not a good judge for something like this.
"There, problem-" Ryuji began before his watch beeped. "Imagin?"
"Then let's go!" shouted Neko. "Gekiryu Henshin!"
"Henshin!" called out Kat.
"Henshin!" called out Kenzaki.
"HUNTER FORM!"
"Henshin!" called out Ryuji.
"SABRE FORM!"
"Shatter!" called out Warren.
Kotonoha witnessed as the five Riders transformed. Kotonoha was awed. Now was her chance.
"I want to help," volunteered Kotonoha.
"Koto-chan, we've talk about this," Ifrit said to her.
"Please…." Kotonoha did the 'Puppy-Dog Pout'. This made Ifrit cave instantly.
"Fine," he sighed. "Koto-chan, take this," said Ifrit as he handed Kotonoha his old Pass. "Now, let's go."
Several Imagin were cornering Otome, Makoto, Sekai and Taisuke in the Radish as they cowered in fear. The Imagin were a Bat, Crab, Spider, Scorpion, Wasp and Rabbit.
"I'm gonna die a virgin!" Taisuke cried.
"Sekai, I love you!" confessed Makoto as he held Sekai.
"I love you too, Makoto!" confessed Sekai as she hugged back.
Otome could only sigh. "Guess I'll die without ever having a boyfriend," she muttered.
However, the four teens were saved when the Kamen Riders showed up and pushed the Imagin away from them with their weapons. Sparks flew as their weapons struck at the Imagin. Otome and Taisuke cheered.
"Come on," said Kotonoha. "Let's get out of here."
"Kotonoha?" blinked Makoto. "What are you doing here?"
"Helping you all out of here, now follow me," Kotonoha said as she led them away from the Radish. She looked back inside the restaurant to see her boyfriend in trouble. "No…" She gripped the Rider Pass in her hand. She then strode towards the restaurant but Makoto's hand was on her shoulder. "Makoto-kun, let me go."
"But it's dangerous!" he objected.
"Not with this," Kotonoha said as she showed him her Rider Pass. The belt formed around her waist, much to his surprise. It was Ifrit's old belt. She then pressed a button on the top of the belt, calling out, "Henshin!" She slid the pass inside.
"IFRIT FORM!"
The blue bodysuit and black armor formed over her body as her head became encased in the helmet. Blue chest armor snapped onto her chest as black shoulder pads snapped onto her shoulders. Finally, a black grilled visor slid down the helmet to snap onto her faceplate. Her friends gawked at her, stunned.
"Oh my God!!!" Otome screamed.
"Katsura-san is Kamen Rider Ifrit!?" Taisuke screamed. Makoto and Sekai looked like fish out of water with their mouths opening and closing.
The new female Rider, now known as Kamen Rider Efreet, was now ready for battle. She dashed into the restaurant to aid her fellow Riders who were just finishing up.
"FULL CHARGE!!!" both the Garoh and Dyno Belts announced after the Passes were waved in front of them. The Two Riders' weapons were energized and they then slashed their swords through their Imagin enemies, destroying them completely in one blow. They gave each other thumbs up.
As for the two female Riders with them, CopyKat was energizing her blades with Rinki, causing them to glow black and purple, as Ryukendo energized her sword with red Geki. They then swung down their weapons and sliced the Imagin in half and destroyed them.
Wraith leapt off a table and energized his foot with his power before smashing it into the Imagin's head. It crashed into several tables before blowing up.
There was one last Imagin remaining and the others agreed that this would be Kotonoha's. Efreet (Kotonoha) dashed forward and threw a fist at the Imagin's face. The Rabbit Imagin stumbled back and tried a counter attack by punching at her but Efreet grabbed its fist before tossing it to the ground. She then grabbed its ankles and spun around and around before tossing her 'passenger' into a wall. The Imagin was dizzy and disoriented as it got up.
"Koto-chan," whispered Ifrit into her ear, "Finish it."
"Hai, Ryuji-kun," nodded Efreet as she pressed the switch.
"FULL CHARGE!"
The energy flowed from her belt and arched off her body before settling in her feet. She then jumped up and threw herself at the Imagin, her right foot extended and aimed at it, as she performed a flying side kick that smashed it into the wall. The energy then built up inside of the Imagin before it exploded and sent to oblivion.
Outside the Radish, Makoto, Sekai, Otome and Taisuke were awed by what they'd witnessed. Of course…
"Oh my! My restaurant!" gasped Youko Saionji, Sekai's mother and the manager of the restaurant. "It's ruined!" And she was right. The entire interior of the restaurant was destroyed in the fight.
Needless to say the Riders needed to fix the damage they'd caused and paid for it out of their own pockets. Later, Makoto, Sekai, Otome and Taisuke joined Kotonoha at her home as the Riders, minus Kotonoha, remained in Rider Form. They were now voting on who the coolest Rider was.
"And the coolest Rider is…" Ifrit began as he read a sheet of paper. "I can't believe it. The coolest Rider is none other than…" The screen showed Kotonoha's face while wearing the armor and doing a 'V for Victory' sign with a bright smile on her face. "Kotonoha Katsura! Kamen Rider Efreet!"
"Congratulations," Sekai hugged her friend.
"Unfortunately, you four can't remember any of this," said Ifrit before whipping out his SB-Cell and flashing their eyes with it, erasing their memories of this before he and the other Riders de-henshined. The flash also knocked the four civilians out.
Kotonoha then turned towards the camera and smiled, "Now, everyone, if you wish to become a Rider, work hard and make sure you have a heart filled with justice. See you later!" She waved. Behind her, the Riders were carrying the unconscious civilians away.
ZK Chromedragozoid: I just had to do this for an Omake. Well, hope you all can enjoy the new chapter that comes after this one as much as this one. Ciao!