Alright, everyone, this is the last chapter before a very special arc begins. It'll be a humorous arc, and I hope to have the first chapter up by the end of next week, that is, if I've posted Chapter 8 of Shattered Mirror by then. If not, bear with me, because the wait will most definately be worth it!

This happens when Kit is still unconscious after his fight with James and Drew. Enjoy! (Don't own KRDK.)

Mirror Twins (Chris' POV)

Kit was right when he told me that meeting your mirror twin was an odd experience. The moment I saw Quinn, I felt like I was seeing myself. Quinn looked a bit different, sure, but it still seemed odd. I had heard that Quinn gone to boot camp before he was trained by Master Eubulon, which reminded me of my time in boot camp before my asthma acted up, forcing me to drop out.

It was late at night when I first talked with Quinn. I walked out to one of the balconies, still worried about Kit. He was unconscious still, and Master Eubulon said that there was no chance of him waking up anytime soon. I sighed, looking at one of the pictures that had been taken within the past week of Kit, Lyra, and I. Frowning, I noticed that Lyra looked a lot like Kit, briefly wondering if there might be some connection. Then, I set that thought aside, sensing that someone was coming up behind me.

"So, you're Chris." I turned, seeing my mirror twin walk up behind me. He was wearing the standard Kamen Rider uniform, all black with the Sting symbol on the chest. It felt odd, knowing that he was now Kamen Rider Sting again. I remembered when I had been Sting, still listening to Xaviax. Inwardly, I winced. Those hadn't been the best of times.

"That's what I've been called," I replied casually. Quinn leaned on the balcony next to me, folding his arms. He looked at me, and I glanced at him, curious as to why he was here. "Something up?"

"No. It's just nice to finally get to meet my Earth counterpart. Len spoke very highly of you, and I was pleased that I was one of the few who had the luck of having an honorable mirror twin."

I flustered at that. "He didn't tell you about how I fought for Xaviax at first, then?"

"Oh, he told me." Quinn gave me a gentle smile. "But from what Len told me, you couldn't have had a chance of knowing. It isn't your fault. And hey, you came over to our side in the end, and that's what matters."

"Really?" I had to admit that I was skeptical. I still felt guilty for believing Xaviax at first.

"Really. Chris, you were just trying to impress your father and give him a reason to be proud of you. Believe me, my father was furious when he found out I couldn't join the Marines, much like your case, as I've heard. When I was offered the chance to be trained and have my asthma cured, I leapt for it. You have nothing to be ashamed of."

I looked down, knowing in my heart that he was right. But that didn't change my feelings for the matter. "Yeah, but you weren't given the Deck by Xaviax. I was the one who made the careless mistake of trusting him."

Quinn chuckled softly, his face sympathetic. "Yeah, you did. But you were just trying to do the right thing and defend your country." He leaned forward, whispering, "To be honest, if I had been in your position, I think that I would've done the same thing as well."

I jerked away, staring at him in stunned shock. Quinn gave me a small smile before clapping me on the back. "Chris, you made a mistake. Don't let that shadow the rest of your Rider days. Believe me, you've earned the right to fight as a Kamen Rider. I highly doubt that you would be one again if someone didn't approve of your actions."

I felt fur brush my side, and Quinn and I looked down to see my Advent Beast, Hyliex. "He's right. I wouldn't have chosen you if I didn't think you had the abilities or the heart to fight to keep Earth and Ventarra safe."

He projected the words to both of us, and Quinn gave me a pointed look. "See? Hyliex agrees with me." He patted my shoulder again, walking to the door. Calling over his shoulder, he said, "Oh, and Master Eubulon said that he wants a word with you when you get the chance."

I smiled as Hyliex shifted his size, leaping into my arms and rubbing against me. I felt a weight that I hadn't even known was there get lifted from my shoulders, sighing as I realized that Quinn was right.

Geez. I guess Kit really wasn't kidding when he said that your mirror twins can see through you.

Hyliex is pronounced - High-lee-ex.