HIGURASHI NO NAKU KORO NI: KAMEN RIDER SHOWA Endgame Chapter Part 4: Game Over, a Kamen Rider + Higurashi/Umineko series Crossover fanfic

ENDGAME CHAPTER PART 4: GAME OVER

Keiichi: Thank God. Shinichi was actually working as a double agent for ARMOR. Gotta say he'll definitely wins an Oscar for his acting. We're finally out of GIN-SHOCKER headquarters, only to hear that GIN-SHOCKER is mounting an attack on the village, going through the old quarry, with Shinichi electing himself to stay behind until reinforcements arrive. I wish you good luck, Kamen Rider Showa.

Rika: I knew it. Shinichi was only playing with GIN-SHOCKER, tricking them into thinking that he was on their side the whole time. I just wish he gave us a hint, but considering that GIN-SHOCKER may have been listening it may have been for the best. Still, I feared that things were going to end with tragedy. I feared that a miracle wouldn't occur, but it did. Good luck Shinichi. You truly are Hinamizawa's chosen guardian.

Rena: Thank goodness. Shin-kun is back. I know now he was only pretending but seeing him being evil hurt. I am slightly mad at Warren-san but I know he would never intentionally do that unless he knew it would end well. Shin-kun is going to face them once more but I know that he'll come back to me safe and sound. He's someone who can create miracles after all.

Mion: Shin-chan, that bakayarou. He was bluffing just like when we played Poker. While I can understand kidnapping us to protect us, he didn't have to make it so realistic. On the other hand though, I'm glad he's now acting normally. He was a real jerk as a bad guy but now he's back to normal. However, he shouldn't think he's off the hook yet. There is still the punishment game for him to do. Heh, heh…

Hanyuu: I'm so happy. Shinichi hasn't betrayed us for GIN-SHOCKER after all! My friends and I are all together, safe and away from that terrible place. GIN-SHOCKER is going to attack the village but Shinichi with Chiaki-san and the others will stop them. Good luck, Kamen Riders!

Satoshi: Thank goodness. A miracle occurred. It was one I wasn't expecting but I was a happy for it nonetheless. While I'm still mad at Shinichi, I can at least understand his view point in this particular situation. Besides, I can't stay mad when I know that Shinichi has to face Mion and Shion version of a punishment game. Knowing them it will be humiliating.

Shiori: Sho-chan, our son is not evil. It was all an act. Though, you must've known this the whole time, right? You can't imagine how happy I am. The hurtful words are easing away as I see Shinji acting like his kind self. However, I can't help but worry about our baby boy. He's facing the enemy alone, stalling for time until reinforcements arrive. Shinji, please don't die. I lost you once. I don't want to lose you again.

Satoko: Quite clever, Shinichi-san. You fooled GIN-SHOCKER and you even had us fooled. You brilliantly shocked us all and managed to get us out from GIN-SHOCKER. You would've made a good trap-maker... not as good as me though. Now let's see you get to work and show them why you're their enemy in the first place.

Shion: Well, Shin-chan. You are very lucky that this was just an undercover mission or you would've faced something truly horrifying. Though, with Mion's help your punishment game shall make up for acting like a jerk to us. Just don't die, okay? I really wanna see what Onee has planned for you.

Shinichi: Anyone who believes they're fearless is either inhuman or has serious mental problems. Fear is a normal emotion and right now I am scared out of my wits. Here I am, standing in front of the entire army of the terrorist organization that created me, alone. I may not be showing it, but I'm shaking inside. This is way beyond anything I've faced before. However, if I fail then Hinamizawa falls and I can't allow that to happen. I might be afraid of what I'm facing, but I'm even more afraid of what will happen if I lose. I won't lose! I am Hinamizawa's Guardian! I WILL NOT LOSE!

"You shall not pass!" Showa announced defiantly, quoting Gandalf of Lord of the Rings fame.

The entire GIN-SHOCKER army was assembled at the abandoned quarry in Hinamizawa. This was where they were going to launch the attack that would crush the village Showa called home. However, that would have to wait. Kamen Rider Showa now stood in their way, pointing his sword at them.

"So, you've proven to be a traitor again, BLACK 13," Ankokou sneered.

"Don't you ever call me that!" roared Showa. "I am a Kamen Rider and I will crush GIN-SHOCKER!"

"Alone?" scoffed Anju. "How foolish."

"Foolish, it may be, but this is my decision," said Showa.

"I'm very disappointed in you, son," Gebok frowned. Showa stared at his 'creator' coldly.

"I don't really give a damn what you think."

"Enough of this! ATTACK!" commanded Ankokou. The GIN-SHOCKER forces obeyed and charged at Showa. It was an entire army against one foe. There was no contest. Anju and Ankokou immediately assumed their Cyborg Mutant forms.

Admiral Ankokou's Cyborg Mutant form was known as EbiKoumorieBorg. He was a humanoid creature that resembled a fusion between a lobster and a bat. He was covered entirely in a lobster's shell with a head like a bat's and leathery bat wings growing out of his back. His arms ended in giant lobster claws which were his hands. He was capable of flight, super strength, able to breathe underwater and could emit a supersonic screech that could disorient and confuse his enemies.

Warden Anju's Cyborg Mutant form was known as CatotomeRoid and she wore a skin tight black bodysuit with a low V-neck that showed off her body and curves and accessorised it with gladiator armor that accentuated her attractive figure. On her rear was a metallic cat tail that could be used as a whip. Her body was covered in a thin yet soft layer of black fur and atop her head were cat ears. She had sharp claws at her fingertips and was armed with a flail that she could use to smash her enemies with. Her cat DNA also gave her enhanced reflexes, agility and senses.

Showa, however, was not intimidated, nor was he going down without a fight. The lone Rider fought valiantly against the army but was horribly outnumbered. They struck him from all sides. CatotomeRoid and EbiKoumorieBorg struck, the female executive attacking with her flail and the male executive using his powerful fists. Showa was sent tumbling by the attacks.

"I almost feel sorry for you, BLACK 13," purred CatotomeRoid, "But rules are rules."

"Death to all traitors!" declared EbiKoumorieBorg.

Showa got back to his feet, ready to fight again, when all of a sudden a hail storm of needles rained down from the sky and exploded, knocking a few of the Cyborg Mutants off their feet. Showa was stunned and then heard a familiar buzzing. Smiling, he turned around to see the NEO-NUMBERS arriving at the quarry.

"Guys, you came," said Showa, relieved.

"Warren told us what was going on," said Armadillo, patting Showa's shoulder as he'd forgiven him.

"But that still doesn't mean we're not mad at you," added Musician.

"We'll talk later," reminded Slasher, "Right now we're facing the entire GIN-SHOCKER army."

"Right," nodded Showa as they all faced the assembled GIN-SHOCKER army.

"So," CatotomeRoid spoke, "You all decided to come and rush to your deaths."

"Exactly," said Zero confidently, "And we will not rest until we take you all down once and for all!"

"You traitorous bastards!" EbiKoumorieBorg snarled at the assembled NEO-NUMBERS. He was ready to order a continued assault…

…Until a large silver veil appeared behind the NEO-NUMBERS and a new character riding a white bike came out. He was clothed in black with a green armored chest-plate as a red scarf hung from his neck. He had a pair of fierce, bulging, red insect eyes on his helmet along with two antennae and a red belt with a silver buckle with a red windmill built inside. He was Kamen Rider Ichigo, the first Rider.

"Nani!" EbiKoumorieBorg shouted at seeing this. Ichigo jumped off his bike and delivered a kick that sent him crashing into the ground.

The NEO-NUMBERS were shocked to see Ichigo but they heard a voice saying, "Wait for us, Sempai!" Turning around they saw all the past Riders rushing out of the veil. Nigo, V3, Riderman, X, Amazon, Stronger, Skyrider, Super-1, ZX, BLACK RX, ZO, and J had all come to lend their aid. Among them was the Director of ARMOR, garbed in his Skull Rider Wraith armor.

"Kamen Riders!" gasped EbiKoumorieBorg. "How can you all be here!"

"As long as evil exists, the power of the Riders will be needed to combat it," stated Ichigo.

"There's no way we will let GIN-SHOCKER win!" added Nigo.

"Warren-san, how did you gather them all?" asked a surprised Showa.

"We're old friends," shrugged Wraith. "So, Showa, ready to show these guys what you can do?"

"Hai!" nodded Showa.

"Kamen Riders! Let's go!" Ichigo ordered.

The Riders all charged straight at the GIN-SHOCKER army.

In the King's Terminal, the entire battle dubbed the "All Riders VS GIN-SHOCKER Battle" was being shown on all the JumboTron screens. Inside the futuristic train terminal were the Hinamizawa Gaming Club and Shiori. They were first stricken with worry and fear when they saw Shinichi fighting alone but then the appearance of the NEO-NUMBERS and the Legendary Kamen Riders had tipped the scales. This was the first time any of them had ever seen these great heroes together all at once.

It was war.

There was no real way to sugarcoat it. Conflict between GIN-SHOCKER and the Riders had exploded into all out war. While the Kaijin vastly outnumbered the Riders, each of the Riders had more or less single-handedly destroyed organizations of untold power much like GIN-SHOCKER. The Riders were no pushovers as they did battle against the Kaijin and executives of the terrorist organization. This just wasn't another plot on the verge of being foiled. It was now all or nothing with Hinamizawa just being the first of many places on the line. GIN-SHOCKER refused to allow the obstacles to their goals exist for a moment longer and the Riders were determined to end the evil of another SHOCKER organization once and for all.

Ichigo and Nigo worked in perfect tandem as they beat off several Cyborg Mutants and GIN-SHOCKER soldiers. Being the first Kamen Riders, they had years of experience under their belts and were probably some of the most powerful of their brethren. Leaping over swipes from the shouting GIN-SHOCKER soldiers, the first two Riders somersaulted through the air before extending their feet and aiming at a CyberMoleroid.

"Double Rider Kick!" the pair shouted, their attacks colliding against the hapless Kaijin. The force of the kick sent the monster flying several feet back and crashing through the ranks of its fellow. It left a trench in the quarry floor before skidding to a halt and exploding, taking several of its comrades with it.

"Hoh!" Skyrider called, cutting through the air and doing battled with the airborne monsters. He struck a CyberFlyroid out of the air and sent it crashing through one of the abandoned buildings of the quarry where a blast of fire from the hole signaled its end. Looking around! He took a tally of the remaining enemies.

"EEE!"

Several of the GIN-SHOCKER soldiers in their missile-man forms shot through the air, aiming to shoot Skyrider out of the air. Skyrider remained vigilant though. Swerving through the air, he twisted and kicked one of the missile-men off course, making it cry 'EEE!' in the process. The living weapon swerved before it collided with a CyberParrotroid, making both explode into shrapnel.

"Yosh!" Skyrider grinned. He still had the touch!

"Gi! Gi! Gi! Gi!" Amazon crowed, jumping onto the back of a CyberTigeroid. Being from the Amazon jungles, Amazon didn't like predatory animals all that much. Tigers tended to think he was weak prey and make him a target plenty of times in his youth. Now, it was time for a little payback.

"Jaguar Shock!" Amazon cried, biting deeply into the Tigeroid's shoulder, causing blood and mechanical fluid to spurt out. Roaring in pain, the Tigeroid managed to pry Amazon off of his shoulder and throw him to the side.

Flipping onto his feet, Amazon ducked underneath the enraged Tigeroid's attack and danced around its subsequent attacks much like a monkey. Growing angrier, the Tigeroid became more erratic and wild in its attack, losing all pretense of a fighting style. Amazon on the other hand stuck to his way of fighting with a calm head as he prepared for his next move. As the Tigeroid attacked, Amazon leaped onto its shoulder before leaping straight up. As gravity took hold, Amazon straightened his right hand out.

"Dai Setsudan!" Amazon bellowed as his Inca magic-powered chop cut through the monster's body like butter before the monster exploded in a fiery mess.

"Gi! Gi! Gi!" Amazon cheered in victory.

Stronger was using his electrical powered fists to stun the enemy forces before tossing them down to the ground. With him were X and Super-1, the former armed with his Ridol Stick to fight against the enemy and the latter using his strength to lift boulders up and toss them down on the GIN-SHOCKER soldiers.

V3 and ZX fought back to back against several GIN-SHOCKER soldiers but the black-clad foot soldiers were nothing to the two Riders and were easily felled by their superior power. A Bullroid charged at them, but the Riders easily finished the Kaijin off. Jumping up, they executed their signature moves.

"V3 Kick!"

"ZX Kick!"

The two attacks smashed into the Bullroid, sending him to the next life in a fiery blaze.

Arachnea and Carmen were showing what 'girl power' could do as they double-teamed against CatotomeRoid. The female GIN-SHOCKER executive was no pushover as he easily fought back and overpowered the two female NEO-NUMBERS with her expert use of a flail and her whip-like tail. Carmen tried to use her scythes to slash only for CatotomeRoid to dodge and retaliate with a slash of her own across Carmen's chest, causing sparks to fly. She then used her flail and bashed Carmen in the head, knocking her down hard. She then spun around and used her tail to lash out at Arachnea, knocking her down too.

"Now, time to lie down and die, bitches!" CatotomeRoid declared as she prepared to finish the two girls off, only to be caught in a net. "Hey, what is this!" she demanded, trying to claw her way out. The net had been fired by Riderman.

"Michiru, now!" Arachnea ordered and the Mantis Rider nodded. She got up and fired explosive flower petals at CatotomeRoid, causing the female executive to cry out in pain.

Arachnea gripped her Spider Kamas and focused her energy into them. The eight scythes which were connected to one handle crackled with energy. She then launched herself into the air and came down, swinging. The attack cut right through CatotomeRoid and the feline executive cried out some more as blood began to spill from the cuts.

Arachnea and Carmen then leapt up, both legs outstretched as they came down on CatotomeRoid. The Warden of GIN-SHOCKER's eyes widened as she saw the two female Riders execute their attack.

"Rider Maiden Double Kick!"

Carmen and Arachnea's tandem drop kick smashed into CatotomeRoid, who could only shout as she exploded, crying out, "GREAT LEADER-SAMA!"

"Damn you Kamen Riders!" EbiKoumorieBorg cursed as he battled against BLACK RX, Ichigo, Nigo and Musician. He rushed at them, swinging his claw-like fists wildly and smashed into them. His bat DNA gave him incredible speed as he literally flew at them and his huge fists that were shaped like lobster claws gave his punches a lot of destructive power. Sparks flew as his attacks impacted the Riders, knocking them down. BLACK RX and Musician recovered quickly and charged at EbiKoumorieBorg, dodging his fists before stabbing him with their weapons, the Revolcane and Cricket Fork respectively, stunning him. While his shell made him invulnerable, like a lobster he had a vulnerable underside. RX and Musician then drew back as Ichigo and Nigo jumped up and executed their signature move.

"Double Rider Kick!"

The kick collided with EbiKoumorieBorg's chest, sending him flying before he tumbled along the ground. He struggled to his feet, energy crackling all over his body. He called out, in glory, "GIN-SHOCKER FOREVER!" before reverting to his human form and then dropping backwards, exploding before he hit the ground.

Gebok was facing not only his prized creation Showa, but also Armadillo, Zero, and Slasher. The four NEO-NUMBERS had him surrounded but then he surprised them all by opening his coat and firing a barrage of drill-like missiles that knocked the four NEO-NUMBERS down.

Showa was the first to rise to his feet. The creator and creation glared at each other.

"After all I've done, this is how you repay me?" Gebok sneered.

"This is exactly what you deserve, Gebok," said Showa. Wraith stood beside him.

"Kidnapping children for your experiments," Wraith added. "You make me ill."

"Well, then it looks like I have to start over. But first I have to erase my past mistakes!" said Gebok. Several GIN-SHOCKER soldiers and Cyborg Mutants leapt to his aid and attacked. Zero, Slasher and Armadillo had recovered and began fighting them. Wraith also went in, deciding to fight Gebok whose hands had turned into drills. Wraith blocked, parried and dodged the drills before he began to hit Gebok with his fists. He practiced some fancy footwork before smashing a fist across Gebok's fist with a right hook and then driving his other fist into Gebok's gut. Gebok grunted and then grinned before several tentacles shot out of his back and wrapped around Wraith. Wraith didn't have to struggle for long as Slasher came to his rescue and sawed the tentacles to ribbons. Both then landed a kick into Gebok's midsection, sending him staggering backwards.

Showa charged at Gebok, gripping his Showa-Blade in one hand. He slashed at Gebok repeatedly, with incredible savagery. He was putting all his anger and hatred into his blows as he sent Gebok staggering with each strike. He then decided to finish it once and for all.

Showa took out his Showa-Blaster and connected it to his right boot. He then leapt into the aid and performed a flying front kick with his right leg stretched out and his left leg tucked in. Showa's equipped boot released a burst of power as he came crashing down on Gebok.

"Showa Burst Kick!" Showa called out as the attack hit, sending Gebok flying with flames enveloping him. The Cyborg Mutants and GIN-SHOCKER who were unlucky enough to be hit by the Gebok-shaped fireball all exploded. Gebok tumbled along the ground and when he stopped managed to get to his feet. Even engulfed in flames, he managed a weak smile and waved at Showa in a creepy manner.

"We'll…meet…again…" said Gebok before he collapsed backwards and exploded.

The Riders regrouped. It would seem that they had defeated the GIN-SHOCKER army.

"Looks like we won," said Armadillo.

Suddenly, the ground shook and the Riders started to stumble as they tried to regain balance.

"Way to jinx it, you idiot!" remarked Musician angrily.

"I don't think it's over!" shouted Zero.

Indeed, it wasn't. The trembling ground started to break apart as a huge figure rose from the newly formed crevice inside the quarry. The Riders stepped back as they saw what it was. It was immense, colored gold, and humanoid in shape with blazing red eyes.

"Shadow Moon!" BLACK RX exclaimed in shock.

"No, that's the Great Leader of GIN-SHOCKER!" Wraith corrected.

"CORRECT, AND I AM GOING TO CRUSH YOU RIDERS ONCE AND FOR ALL!" the Great Leader of GIN-SHOCKER declared.

Indeed, the Great Leader of GIN-SHOCKER had assumed the form of a gigantic golden version Shadow Moon. His crimson eyes flashed, releasing an energy pulse that caused the ground around and under the Riders to erupt with explosions. The Riders were sent flying by the explosions. The Great Leader then attempted stomp on and flatten the Riders as they scrambled away to safety.

"How are we supposed to fight something like that?" Armadillo asked.

"It's all taken care of," said Showa. "J-sempai, can you please use your special power?"

"It will be my pleasure," Kamen Rider J nodded. He focused his power into the gem in the centre of his waist and began to radiate emerald energy. The Riders all backed away to give him space as Kamen Rider J grew to colossal size, matching the side of the gigantic Great Leader.

J and the Great Leader wrestled and grappled before throwing punches at each other. The Great Leader proved to be stronger as he knocked J onto his back. The Great Leader then turned his sights on the Kamen Riders, particularly on Showa.

"I OFFERED YOU THE WORLD, BLACK 13! I OFFERED YOU POWER! HOW COULD YOU BETRAY GIN-SHOCKER THIS WAY?" the Great Leader of GIN-SHOCKER demanded.

"It's because your promises are empty! This world doesn't need someone like you to rule it! You're a tyrant and dictator, and we will never be ruled by you!" Showa shouted.

"THEN DIE!" the Great Leader roared as he raised his foot to squash Showa like a bug.

Zennin, Gokuaku and Yabuki all yelled out, 'SHINICHI!'

Showa instantly summoned in response, "HIGURASHI NO YAIBA, ONI NO HONE, KAGE NO HOSHI!" A mixture of emerald, crimson and blue light enveloped Showa, forcing the assembled Riders to shield their eyes. Then, like a rocket, the empowered Kamen Rider Showa shot straight at the Great Leader and collided with him, sending him staggering backwards. He began to zip around the Great Leader like a fly, blasting at the giant gold Shadow Moon with beams of gold energy as the Great Leader tried to swat him out of the air. Showa then roared as he landed a powerful punch that caused the chest armor of the Great Leader to cave in as he roared in pain.

Showa landed, the energy surrounding him fading to reveal his new form. He was clad in a black bodysuit under golden samurai armor with silver tiger stripes on his chestplate, boots and gauntlets. Black spikes adorned his knees, elbows and shoulders. His helmet resembled a demonic samurai with green eyes, a pair of long horns, and a shuriken mounted in the centre of the brow. On his back was a six-pointed shuriken and he was armed with the Higurashi no Yaiba.

He had finally attained Hinamizawa Guardian Form.

"Wow…" Carmen gaped, uttering eloquently.

In the King's Terminal, Showa's new form was being displayed in all its glory on the giant JumboTron.

"Wow…" the Hinamizawans gaped in awe.

"Is that Shinji?" Shiori uttered.

"Shin-kun looks so awesome!" squealed Rena. "Ooh, I wanna take him home!"

"Minna…" Showa rallied as he pointed at the Great Leader with his sword, "IKUZO!" He ran towards the Great Leader and jumped into the air. The other Riders followed suit and jumped up into the air as well, executing flying kicks with Showa in the lead as their feet burst with energy. They flew straight towards the Great Leader and smashed right through him. They crashed right through his chest and exited out of his back, causing him to grunt out with each hit he received. He was in disbelief. Was he going to perish at the hands of the Riders again?

It would appear so.

It was Kamen Rider J, however, who sealed the deal as he jumped up and performed his own Rider Kick. As a giant his power was increased to match his size and a Rider Kick from a gigantic Rider was the last thing the Great Leader needed.

As soon as Kamen Rider J's Rider Kick impacted against the Great Leader, GIN-SHOCKER's leader erupted into a gigantic fireball, leaving a crater deep inside the quarry.

Ryuki was in DORA, watching the entire battle from the begging to the end on the large display screen. He smiled as he watched the defeat of the Great Leader at the hands of the Kamen Riders. "Good job, Kamen Rider Showa," Ryuki congratulated.

Later, at the Furude Shrine, Shinichi stood before the Showa Riders with the Hinamizawa Gaming Club, Shiori, Warren and the NEO-NUMBERS. He was in awe at the Riders whose powers he'd inherited. Although he could not assume their forms anymore, meeting them in person was a huge honor. It was like a once in a lifetime opportunity for him.

Nigo and Ichigo gave Shinichi their raised fist salutes and Shinichi returned the gesture. When the Dimensional Rift appeared and the Riders turned around to return to their own places of origin, Shinichi was nudged by Mion to say something.

"Come on, Shin-chan," she encouraged.

"Say something," added Rena.

Shinichi nodded and then cupped his hands around his mouth. He shouted, "SEMPAI-TACHI!" The Showa Riders turned to look at Shinichi who started waving at them. "ARIGATOU! SAYONARA!"

Shigeru Jo/Kamen Rider Stronger smirked, "Heh, maybe we'll meet again, rookie."

Daisuke Yamamoto/Kamen Rider Amazon waved back, "Bye-bye, Showa!"

Ryo Murasame/Kamen Rider ZX gave a silent nod.

Shiro Kazami/Kamen Rider V3 gave the young Rider a wave, saying, "Good luck in the future."

Joji Yuki/Riderman saluted Shinichi with his fore and middle fingers, "Ja ne."

Koji Segawa/Kamen Rider J simply said, "Have a happy future."

Takeshi Hongo/Kamen Rider Ichigo nodded and smiled at Shinichi. "So long, Shinji Banabara."

Kotaro Minami/Kamen Rider BLACK RX simply said, "It's been an honour and a pleasure fighting alongside you."

Hayato Ichimonji/Kamen Rider Nigo waved goodbye, "Nice knowing you."

Keisuke Jin/Kamen Rider X nodded at Shinichi, "Take good care of your loved ones."

Hiroshi Tsukuba/Skyrider waved, "So long!"

"Let's meet again," said Kazuya Oki/Super-1.

Masaru Aso/Kamen Rider ZO simply said, "Goodbye."

And so, the Legendary Riders vanished as they were swept away by the Dimensional Rift.

Shinichi let out a smile and turned to face his friends and mother. "Let's go home, everyone."

Warren Smith: After the defeat of the Great Leader, we used the information that Shinichi acquired to seek and destroy all of GIN-SHOCKER's hidden bases and facilities. Though remnants of the GIN-SHOCKER army still remain, I am confident that we will be able to subdue them all. Although the methods in which we used to gain the information were less than favorable since we put one of our agents as risk as a Trojan Horse, we managed to succeed with only casualties on the enemy side. Quite frankly, Shinichi and the NEO-NUMBERS did a great job in stopping GIN-SHOCKER in their world for good, with a little help from the Legendary Kamen Riders and yours truly. However, GIN-SHOCKER was just a smaller organization compared to this new one called LEVIATHAN. LEVIATHAN seemed to have a grander scheme and I intend to find out what it is and put an end to it.

"This is so embarrassing!" Shinichi cried out as he was serving his friends and mother in Angel Mort. It wasn't because he was serving them that embarrassed him. It was what he was wearing while serving them.

"Sorry, Shin-chan, but a penalty game is a penalty game. So says the Club President!" Mion declared. Shinichi was dressed in a pink maid outfit. It also had bunny ears worn on top of his head and he had to talk in a girlish tone. This was his punishment for scaring them when he had gone undercover in GIN-SHOCKER.

"This almost makes me want to go back and join GIN-SHOCKER," he grumbled.

"Sorry, but nobody gets to resign from the Gaming Club as long as I'm Club President, Shin-chan," said Mion.

"Hey, I outrank you, Mion. I was High Commander," he countered, only to receive laughs.

"That doesn't count, Shinichi-san," said Satoko, grinning and giggling. "You were just pretending."

"Yeah, but it was still a sweet gig while it lasted," said Shinichi. This was to be his penalty game. He was to serve them in Angel Mort, dressed in this costume, for two whole weeks.

"Shinji, just be happy that it's finally over," said Shiori. GIN-SHOCKER was now gone and now they could live in peace.

"I guess you're right," Shinichi remarked.

"Hey, waitress! Over here!" Yokoshima called from the booth he was sharing with his girlfriend Asmodeus.

"You look pretty cute, 13!" laughed Daichi.

"Oh, bite me!" Shinichi snapped.

"I think he's cute," said Michiru as she took a bite out of her banana cake.

"Shin-kun! Kawaii!" Rena glomped him, nearly toppling him over. "Omochikaeri!"

When the door opened and the bell rang to signal a customer entering, Shinichi groaned in mortification as he saw Hitomi and Rui come into the Angel Mort. The two had missed a lot of the action but they didn't miss this.

"Shinichi, is that you? Why are you wearing a dress?" Hitomi asked, blinking.

"And are those bunny ears?" Rui added, barely able to hold in her laughter.

"Take a picture, it'll last longer," groaned Shinichi as he rolled his eyes.

"Good idea!" said Shiori as she used her son's camera to take a picture.

"Kaa-chan...I didn't mean that literally!"

Everyone laughed and soon Shinichi joined in the laughter despite the humiliation.

In the meta-world, the assembled mystically powered beings sat as they enjoyed tea and cookies. They had seen everything from the start to the finish.

"Quite an amazing finish to a huge battle," admitted Yuko.

"Indeed, it was," agreed Bernkastel.

"I expected nothing less," said Warren.

"No fair!" pouted Lambdadelta. She'd wanted GIN-SHOCKER to win. That way, things would be more interesting.

"Although, I do wonder what will happen if he was ever given a choice to change his destiny," commented Beatrice.

"An interesting question," stated Yuko.

"Let's find out!" said Topper cheerfully before he tossed his hat into the air and jumped up, vanishing into his hat before said hat 'popped' out of existence.

"Why do I have a feeling I'm about to hate him even more?" muttered Warren.

"Because that's what he does best," said Libra.

One evening, while Shinichi was training in the front lawn, he saw a strange man in a green overcoat, striped trousers, sporting a bowtie and wearing a top hat in front of his house. Curious, he approached the man. "Excuse me?"

"Are you Shinji Banabara?" the top hat wearing man asked.

"Yes, that's me. Who wants to know?" Shinichi responded.

"Call me Topper, and I'm a wizard," Topper introduced himself.

"A wizard? You mean a magician, right?" Shinichi inquired. Topper wagged his finger.

"No, I'm a 100 percent bona fide wizard. Observe." He snapped his fingers and then their surrounded area changed before Shinichi's eyes.

"Where are we?" Shinichi asked, surprised.

"Don't you mean 'when' are we?" Topper corrected. "Doesn't this place look familiar?"

They were both standing at the entrance of a kindergarten. Shinichi recognized it from one of his mother's pictures. "My kindergarten."

"Yes, and that's you right there," Topper pointed at the little six-year old boy that was wearing a kindergarten uniform. It was a blue shirt with his nametag on it and he was wearing a yellow hat. "You were such a cute little kid."

"Why are we here?" Shinichi asked.

"This was the day you were taken. In a few minutes Gebok is going to come and trick you into coming with him," Topper explained. "It was on this very day that started your path towards becoming who you are today."

Shinichi gritted his teeth and clenched his fists. "Why are we here?" he asked again.

"I'm giving you a choice to change your destiny," said Topper. "If you stop Gebok before your mother gets here you will be safe. You can stop this and make sure your mother doesn't have to suffer. You can have the life you've always wanted."

Shinichi realized this was his chance to get a normal life from the start. If he could stop Gebok for good then his mother wouldn't have to suffer for ten years as he went missing and he wouldn't have been converted into one of GIN-SHOCKER's soldiers.

However, this could change things as well and not really for the better. What would happen if he did stop Gebok? Would this world have a Rider? Would the NEO-NUMBERS have joined him? If he stopped this now then he wouldn't have met his friends in Hinamizawa. Sure, there was a chance he might in an entirely different way but would he still fall in love with Rena?

All he had to do was make a decision. To stop Gebok or not to stop Gebok? And then he remembered how he'd saved the world from falling under the madness of the Hinamizawa Syndrome. Stopping Gebok would make sure that wouldn't happen but how was he to be sure some other scientist wouldn't try the same tactic and how was he to be sure someone would be able to stop them?

"Tick-tock, Mr. Banabara," said Topper as he flashed the face of his pocket watch in front of Shinichi's face. "Make a decision quick or else you'll have to see your mother suffer again."

"This has already happened," said Shinichi, "Right?"

"Yes, but you can change things for the better."

"And how do I know I won't be changing things for the worse? Also, who would fight the Darklings, Darkloids and GIN-SHOCKER?" questioned Shinichi.

"Who knows, but it definitely won't be you," said Topper.

"Take me back home," Shinichi ordered.

"Oh? So you've made your decision?" Topper inquired.

"I have. So I have to suffer for ten years in order to become a hero? So be it. Hinamizawa needs a hero. This world needs a hero. I am that hero," Shinichi said sternly.

"You realize what you're giving up, don't you?" asked Topper.

"A Kamen Rider risks himself for the sake of others, even their own lives," Shinichi quoted. "I'm willing to sacrifice myself for the sake of others."

"If you insist, my dear fellow. It was a fun game while it lasted," Topper said the last part in mutter.

"What did you say?" Shinichi asked, confused.

"Nothing to worry your head about, Shinichi. Now let us depart," Topper said as everything swirled and Shinichi found himself back at his house, alone with that strange guy gone as if he'd just vanished into the void he had come from.

"That…was weird," Shinichi commented and then shrugged before returning to his training.

Two roads diverged in a yellow wood,
And sorry I could not travel both
And be one traveller, long I stood
And looked down one as far as I could
To where it bent in the undergrowth;

Then took the other, as just as fair,
And having perhaps the better claim
Because it was grassy and wanted wear,
Though as for that the passing there
Had worn them really about the same,

And both that morning equally lay
In leaves no step had trodden black.
Oh, I marked the first for another day!
Yet knowing how way leads on to way
I doubted if I should ever come back.

I shall be telling this with a sigh
Somewhere ages and ages hence:
Two roads diverged in a wood, and I,
I took the one less travelled by,
And that has made all the difference.

-Robert Frost

Kamen Rider Chrome: And that's the end of Kamen Rider Showa…for now. I'd like to thank Ten-Faced Paladin and Shadow Element 13 for their help. Also, I'd like to thank the guys on the forums who've been helping me out with this project. You guys rock. I mean you even helped to create the executive GIN-SHOCKER members and also helped with the scenes I had trouble with. The names are as followed:

Iron-Mantis

Warlord-Xana

Deadly84

milordo-z 2.0

Snake Screamer

BTW…here's a post credit scene…by Shadow Element 13

Warren was sitting at his desk, looking through several files of other missions he could put Shinichi on. With GIN-SHOCKER's defeat, Warren didn't want his newest agent getting rusty. Warren was currently looking through a file codenamed "Project: INFINITY". "Hm…" mused Warren, "Maybe Shinichi could help me in the search for the fragments of the Infinity Sword." Warren's computer then beeped, alerting the Director. Warren put down the file and looked toward his computer. "Looks like the files on LEVIATHAN have been decoded…" Warren scrolled through the files. He gritted his teeth and growled at what he read. Warren pulled out his phone and dialled Shinichi. "Shinichi, this is Warren. Hope you're ready, kid. GIN-SHOCKER was just the warm up…"

KR Chrome: That tells you that something big is gonna happen, doesn't it? OK, in tribute of Kamen Rider Decade: All Riders VS Dai-Shocker, here's a special omake written by Ten-Faced Paladin.

OMAKE: SHOWA & HEISEI VS GIN-SHOCKER!

It was war.

Things didn't look well for the Riders. Despite being filled with Kaijin and the overeager soldiers, the enemy had some good tactics. They managed to put the Riders in a pincher movement, surrounding them on all sides. There was no doubt the Riders could fight their way out, but with little space to get some breathing room, getting out of this mess was going to be much harder. Winning this battle even more so.

"I hope you have an idea on how to get us out," Showa said to Wraith as the GIN-SHOCKER forces began to close in on them.

"You know I always do," Wraith chuckled.

As if to punctuate his statement, another silver veil appeared. The GIN-SHOCKER army froze, fearing the appearance of more Riders, their natural enemies. They were not disappointed as three Riders emerged from the silver wall. All three were donned in the armour of Dark Riders. Specifically, the armours of Orga, Dark Kiva, and Dark Kabuto.

"Hello, Papa," Orga smiled beneath her helmet. "Are we late?"

"Fashionably so," Wraith chuckled. "Still, I hope you and your brothers can give me a good excuse why you are late." Showa blinked at Wraith's tone, wondering why he seemed so calm. It was like he didn't know they were surrounded by Kaijin and soldiers.

"We got a little held up with some friends," Dark Kiva laughed, rubbing the back of his neck.

"But once they heard what was happening, they just had to help," Dark Kabuto shrugged. "You might recognize them."

Gesturing to the veil, two new figures emerged from it. Showa's eyes bulged as he recognized both figures who emerged from the dimensional barrier, "Decade? Diend?"

"Hey Shinichi," Decade waved. "It's been a while hasn't it?"

"Ah, it's nostalgic to be in a world I've visited before," Diend laughed as he spied Showa. "Ah! Hi! Has your mother managed to write any new books? I've already gone through the ones Warren traded me for your Magatama."

"Uh…wait," Showa frowned, looking to Wraith. "Traded?"

"An offer he couldn't refuse," Wraith laughed.

"Perverted tastes aside, you look like you're in pretty deep here," Decade spoke as he and Diend stood at either side of the Dark Riders. "Why don't we give you guys a hand? All fifteen of us."

"Fifteen?" asked Showa, blinking.

That was when the veil collapsed, revealing ten new Riders who walked casually to the side of Decade, Diend, and the Dark Riders. All of them stared down the enemies of the Riders and began preparing themselves for a fight.

"I think an introduction is in order," Decade spoke. "I don't think they know who we are."

"Good idea, Decade-kun," Diend laughed. "Start us off, Kuuga!"

"Ha!" the red Rider with gold horns laughed. "Champion of the ancient civilization! Kamen Rider Kuuga!"

"Harbinger of evolution! Kamen Rider Agito!"

"Champion of the Mirror World! Kamen Rider Ryuki!"

"Guardian of the human race! Kamen Rider Faiz!"

"Master of the Rouze Cards! Kamen Rider Blade!"

"The wild demon of pure sound! Kamen Rider Ranki!"

"Disciple of God Speed Love! Kamen Rider Caucasus!

"Ore Sanjou! Coolest Rider of all! Kamen Rider Den-O!"

"Champion of the twilight! Kamen Rider Kiva!

"Hardboiled detective extraordinaire! Kamen Rider Double!"

"Herald of the end! Kamen Rider Orga!"

"King of the night! Kamen Rider Dark Kiva!"

"Breath of God's shadow! Kamen Rider Dark Kabuto!"

"He who will shatter the bonds of Fate! Skull Rider Wraith!"

"Hunter of treasures in the Multiverse! Kamen Rider Diend!"

"Chosen fighter of the Multiverse! Kamen Rider Decade!"

Showa decided to get into this and announced, "On Stage! Chosen Guardian of Hinamizawa! Kamen Rider Showa!"

"Riders…" Decade spoke out, "CHARGE!"

The Heisei Riders charged and the battle was on once again.

CatotomeRoid hissed as she attacked several of the Riders, aiming to end the scourge which plagued her master for so long. Lunging, she tackled Double, but the hardboiled Rider rolled with the attack and kicked CatotomeRoid away, letting her land on her feet. However, that was when the commander discovered she was in the middle of a circle of four Riders. Den-O and Double were on her left while Arachnea and Carmen were on her right.

"Oh shi-!"

"Now, let's count your crimes!" Double posed, pointing at the enemy. However, his left eye started to blink as a new voice came out. "Man, I finally get to see a catgirl and she's evil. Life isn't fair."

"Catgirls? I wonder why they're so desired," Double pondered as the right eye began to blink with a new voice. "It sounds like interesting research."

"Later Phillip!" the left side spoke and Double removed the Gaia Memories in his belt and produced new ones. "Let's get a weapon in our hands!"

"HEAT!"

"METAL!"

"HEAT-METAL!"

As Double inserted the Memories, he switched from green and black to red and grey, producing a staff on his back which he drew as a weapon.

"Heh, I hope you're having fun, neko-onna," Den-O snorted as he ran his hand along his sword. "'Cause now we're at the climax and you're going down!"

"Ooh, they sound so hunky!" Carmen giggled as she admired the two Riders as she turned to her long-time friend. "Which one do you want? Or can I have them both?"

"This isn't the time to be thinking with your libido!" Arachnea hissed, drawing her weapon. "Now come on and let's kick this bitch's ass!"

"Right, right," Carmen sighed as she and Arachnea began charging at CatotomeRoid.

The GIN-SHOCKER executive hissed as the four Riders attacked her. She leaped over Carmen's tacked, but got slammed in the back from Double's staff, making her stumble. Arachnea and Den-O pressed the advantage by slashing at her and producing several sparks from the impact. CatotomeRoid hissed and stumbled back further. Yowling, she lunged again, catching the two male Riders by their weapons and pushing them backwards thanks to the muscle her enhancements afforded her. With a push, she knocked their weapons away before slashing them both in the chest, knocking the pair down with grunts.

"Climax?" she purred. "I'll be sure to have one when I present your heads to Great Leader-sama."

"Not gonna happen, bitch!" Carmen shrieked in defence of her two new hunks as she lashed out with her petal bullets and caught CatotomeRoid in the back, making her shriek in pain.

Seeing an opportunity, Double and Den-O kicked the enraged executive back before reclaiming their weapons. Den-O then took out his Hyper Pass and swiped it across the front of his belt. At the same time, Double removed his Metal Memory before inserting into a hollow slot in his weapon.

"Full Charge!"

"METAL: MAXIMUM DRIVE!"

"Ore no hissatsu waza! Showa Version!" Den-O roared as he charged at CatotomeRoid with his blade glowing bright red.

"Metal Branding!" Double shouted, flames shooting from the end of his staff much like a blade of fire.

The two Riders charged at the enemy and slashed across her chest with their weapons. Den-O's blade left a glowing red cut through her while Double's left a sparking mess with flames licking the edges. CatotomeRoid screamed in pain, stumbling away from the Riders in a bid for survival…but Carmen and Arachnea were having none of that as they made a running charge at the evil woman. Leaping into the air, they extended their legs for a powerful kick.

"Rider Maiden Double Kick!"

"GREAT LEADER-SAMA!" CatotomeRoid screeched, begging for help from her master. However, no help came as the two Riders collided with her, causing a massive explosion which obliterated the kaijin where she stood. Arachnea and Carmen stood up in the inferno, the flames having no effect on the.

"Good riddance," Arachnea spat.

"So, do you boys have any plans later?" Carmen flirted with Double and Den-O.

"Burn in hell Riders!" EbiKoumorieBorg bellowed as he swiped at Armadillo and Diend with his claws. X and RX attempted to strike him from behind, but his hard shell deflected the Ridol Whip and Revolcane. Feeling the impacts, he twisted around with unnatural speed and struck both Riders in the chest, sending them sprawling backwards from the impacts.

"Soon you Riders will realize how superior GIN-SHOCKER is to you!" EbiKoumorieBorg sneered, advancing on the pair.

"That's what Golgom and the Crisis Empire said," RX panted, getting to his feet.

"G.O.D. said the same," X frowned. "What makes your group so special?"

"RRRRGH!" EbiKoumorieBorg growled. "Die for your insolence!"

The executive charged at the two Riders, aiming to take them down in one fell swoop. However, he was quickly interrupted by something large and round colliding with his side. As he was pushed across the quarry ground, EbiKoumorieBorg found that Armadillo was the one attacking him. Enraged, he smashed his claws into the balled up Pill Bug Rider, sending him off course and crashing into the dirt. Grunting, the executive got to his feet, looking for his opponents.

"Hyah!"

"Hoh!"

Turning, EbiKoumorieBorg was suddenly assaulted by X and RX, both Riders attacking his unprotected front with their weapons. The Ridol and Revolcane pierced his hide and dug into his flesh. Bellowing in pain, the executive member of GIN-SHOCKER stumbled backwards, sliding off the weapons in order to prevent them from doing more damage. However, in his intention of fleeing, the executive wasn't paying close enough attention to his surroundings.

"Final Attack Ride: Di-Di-Di-Diend!"

EbiKoumorieBorg turned in the direction of the sound only to be faced with nine rings of blue cards with Diend on the other end. The blue Rider just gave a friendly wave before pulling the trigger on his weapon, unleashing a burst stream of blue energy which absorbed the cards before colliding with EbiKoumorieBorg, pushing him back as it did so. The executive roared with pain as the energy decimated his insides, putting his body into failing.

"GIN-SHOCKER FOREVER!" he bellowed out before he could take no more and exploded in a giant fiery blast. Diend and the other Riders didn't even spare the spot a passing glance before they went to go help their comrades.

Gebok was surrounded by Showa, Decade, Musician, Blade, Faiz and Kiva. He muttered, "You Riders are getting in the way of my grand experiment."

"Sorry, but there will be no more experiments!" Showa growled.

"This madness ends here!" Musician growled.

"Madness? Oh such cruel words from the ignorant," Gebok snickered. "My genius is incomprehensible to the likes of you."

"The world doesn't need your kind of 'genius'!" Showa spat.

"And those who need it most think they need it the least," Gebok laughed. However, as relaxed as he appeared, he instead opened his coat and several drill-like missiles fired out, catching the Riders completely off guard. The missiles exploded against them, sending them sprawling across the quarry floor.

"Ha ha ha!" Gebok laughed. "I have covered all of the angles! I know how Riders fight! As long as I have my inventions, you will never get close enough to fight me! I can blow you all away without a thought!"

The Riders grunted and groaned as they managed to get back up to their feet, uncaring of Gebok's words.

"And now, it's high time I take out the trash," Gebok snickered. "Failed experiments and useless clutter only serve to impede my work. I so hoped you'd be different BLACK 13, but I guess its back to the drawing board. How disappointing."

"You sure love to hear yourself talk don't you?" Decade snorted, drawing three cards from his Ride Booker. "You forget about my last visit to Hinamizawa?"

"What's to know? You can copy other Riders. Big deal," Gebok snorted.

"Obviously you don't know how we beat your little swamp robot," Decade sighed, putting the cards into his Decadriver. After resetting the buckle, the cards activated.

"Final Form Ride: Fa-Fa-Fa-Faiz! B-B-B-Blade! Ki-Ki-Ki-Kiva!"

The three Riders in question stiffened before they all began to transform. Blade transformed into the Blade Blade and flew into Musician's surprised hands. Faiz became the Faiz Blaster and was caught by Decade. Finally, Kiva transformed into the Kiva Arrow and fell into Showa's hands. All three Final Form Ride weapons were charged and ready to go.

"W-what?" Gebok cried. "My observations didn't reveal this!"

"Isn't life just full of surprises?" asked Showa, taking a very great amount of pleasure at seeing Gebok's smirk being wiped off his face.

"Time to show you our long ranged firepower!" Decade called, drawing another three cards from his Ride Booker.

"This is going to be sweet!" Musician grinned savagely underneath his helmet.

"Final Attack Ride: Fa-Fa-Fa-Faiz! B-B-B-Blade! Ki-Ki-Ki-Kiva!"

"W-wait!" Gebok cried, fiddling with his coat as he tried to bring more of his hidden weapons to bear. "T-This isn't fair!"

"HYAAAAAAAAHHHHH!" the three Riders roared, unleashing their attacks. Musician slashed with the Blade Blade, sending a pulse of blue electric power through the ground towards his target, Decade fired a stream of pure photon energy and Showa fired the magic arrow which he aimed right at Gebok's heart.

Their aim was true as the attacks collided with the insane doctor. He was sent through the air with a scream of pain. Shooting across the battlefield like a burning star, he reached the apex of his flight overhead before exploding like a supernova. It was the most satisfying view that any of the NEO-NUMBERS had ever been privileged to see.

Tossing their new weapons, the three Riders cheered as the weapons returned to their Rider forms.

"I only wish I had my camera," Showa grinned.

The Great Leader finally decided to make his appearance. In the form of a golden Shadow Moon with blazing crimson eyes, he rose from the ground along with his fortress. He stood at the top of his fortress before jumping down to the quarry grounds. With a burst of power he sent all the Riders flying, separating Showa from them.

Showa, however, was unafraid as he started to fight with the Great Leader. He showed no fear in the face of the organization's leader. He would protect Hinamizawa, even at the cost of his own life.

"Hyah!" Showa cried, kicking at the Great Leader. However, his attack was blocked before the Great Leader grabbed his leg and threw him a fair distance away.

"You fool. You had it made," the Great Leader frowned. "You were finally on the winning side! Why throw it all away?"

"Because no one wins when someone like you is in power," Showa frowned.

"Hmph! You're wrong," the Great Leader snickered. "Someone does win. Me!" he raised his arm to create a bolt of energy to take off Showa's head. However…

"Attack Ride: Blast!"

The Great Leader was pelted from behind with numerous energy bullets. The man who created GIN-SHOCKER grunted and stumbled from the unexpected attack. Turning to see who had attacked him, he was witness to Decade unleashing a powerful forward punch aimed at his face. The Great Leader parried the blow, sending Decade stumbling forward and elbowing him in the side in the process. Decade skidded across the quarry floor and landed next to Showa with a grunt.

"Shoot. He's fast," Decade grunted. "Faster even than the old perv!"

"With all the enhancements he gave himself I'm not surprised," Showa frowned as he and Decade got to their feet. "He's got the best of everything."

"Exactly," the Great Leader snickered. "Now allow me to show you true GIN-SHOCKER superiority!"

The Great Leader brought out his powerful energies again, this time creating a watermelon-sized orb of power which just radiated death. With an almost bestial yell, the Great Leader unleashed his attack at the two Kamen Riders. The attack struck, unleashing a loud explosion which sent fires into the air and stopped the fighting as the ground shook. Smoke and dust filled the air as the Great Leader admired his handiwork.

"It is done," he nodded. "Now to finish the-"

"HIGURASHI NO YAIBA! ONI NO HONE! KAGE NO HOSHI!"

"Kuuga-Agito-Ryuki-Faiz-Blade-Ranki-Caucasus-Den-O-Kiva! Final Kamen Ride: Decade!"

A trio of colours erupted from the smoke along with a bright reddish light which temporarily blinded the Great Leader.

"What!"

When the smoke cleared, it revealed a golden-armoured Showa with the Higurashi no Yaiba in his hand, a demonic samurai helmet on his head, a huge six-pointed shuriken on his back and an intense aura that rivalled the Great Leader's own aura. It also revealed Decade in his Complete Form, the Kamen Ride cards displayed proudly on his chest.

"How could you have survived!" demanded the Great Leader.

"Like Ichigo-sempai said, as long as evil exists the Kamen Riders will be needed to combat it. We will never die," declared Showa.

"Who in the world do you think you are!"

"Us? We're just a bunch of Kamen Riders who are passing through," Decade Complete shrugged before he pointed at the enraged Great Leader of GIN-SHOCKER. "Remember that!"

"Why you-!" the Great Leader snarled.

"Shinichi," Decade spoke, cutting the leader off. "We don't have room to try and wear this guy down. We hit him hard and with everything we've got!"

"Sounds good to me!" Showa grinned, possibly exhibiting Oni elements from his helmet. Decade just nodded as he drew a card he had only used once before and slotted it into the core of the Decadriver which was mounted on the right side of his belt.

"Final Attack Ride: Sho-Sho-Sho-Showa!"

The cards across Decade's chest suddenly activated and flipped over, revealing a new image on each one. Each card now held the same image of Kamen Rider Showa in his Hinamizawa Guardian Form. At the same time, Showa felt a strong pull across his body as he and Decade gripped their swords and took an identical stance. Both moved in perfect synch before charging towards the Great Leader with their weapons glowing, a shining gold for Showa and a shining red for Decade. Behind them, echoes of their comrades followed each holding a sword of their own.

Ichigo, Nigo, V3, Riderman, X, Amazon, Stronger, Skyrider, Super-1, ZX, BLACK RX, ZO, and J all followed Showa move for move. At the same time, Kuuga, Agito, Ryuki, Faiz, Blade, Ranki, Caucasus, Den-O, Kiva, and Double followed Decade. The two lines of Riders charged at the Great leader, whom fired energy bolts at them to try and keep them away but to no avail. Decade and Showa burst past, letting the first hits land with showers of sparks. Ichigo, Nigo, and Kuuga got the next ones. V3 and Agito came next. Riderman and Ryuki struck after that with X and Faiz getting the next licks in. Amazon and Blade got clean cuts while Stronger and Ranki came after them. Skyrider and Caucasus were next in line followed by Super-1, ZX and Den-O. Next was Kiva and BLACK RX striking hard before Double, ZO, and J finished it up.

Showa and Decade came to a stop, their illusionary comrades vanishing as they did. The Great Leader unleashed a howl of agony as his energy surged from his body completely out of control. Stumbling so that he could see Showa and Decade, he pointed out at them.

"DAMN YOU RRIIIIIIIIIDDEEEEERRRRRRRS!" he roared before collapsing, his body exploding with enough force to knock the unprepared clear off their feet. However, Decade and Showa showed no signs of moving as they watched the flames quickly die down.

At the Great Leader's destruction, the GIN-SHOCKER fortress also began to collapse and became nothing more than rubble.

The ground shook and the Riders gaped as they saw a dark figure beginning to rise out of the ground.

"What is that thing? One of GIN-SHOCKER's monsters?" questioned Decade.

"No, it's a Darkloid!" Showa identified.

The Darkloid that had arisen from the ground was the biggest one Showa had ever seen. It was humanoid in appearance and looked to be wearing a loin-cloth made of tattered fabric and had sharp claws on its fingers and toes. It also had sharp spikes running down its spine. It had a huge muscular build and sharp fang-like teeth. It had a total of five eyes, with a pair in the usual spots, another pair above the first, and the fifth eye in the centre of its forehead. Ram-like horns flanked its head and it also sported wavy black hair. The battle in the quarry must have awakened this daddy of all Darkloids. It was the only explanation.

This was the King Titan Darkloid.

One of the more disturbing aspects of the monster was that around its collar appeared to be skinless human bodies. However, rather than being red like the insides of the human body were, these ones were as black as tar. The giant Darkloid growled before one of the bodies hung by a strange tether to its back dropped to the ground, crashing like a ragdoll. To the disgust of the Riders, skin unfolded from the back of the puppet corpse and it took the form of a quarry worker.

"You!" the corpse puppet growled at the Riders. "You dare disturb my hibernation! You fools must be tired of living then! That is fortunate since I am rather hungry at the moment. You will all make fine dishes! Exotic ones too!" With that, the puppet was stripped of its skin and pulled back up to the collar of the Darkloid.

Showa was just as surprised as anyone about what he saw, but seeing it triggered a memory. One day Mion had told them her story about the quarry and the boy who died along with his father. She told them about the strange worker who was there, the rotten egg smell, and the car which went over the edge and killed those inside. Seeing the puppet, Showa had a feeling that the man those kids saw was a puppet made by the Darkloid as a lure. If what he smelt from the monster was true, then the rotten egg smell was his fault too. Lastly, the boy and father who ended up dying must have seen something about this monster which sent them fleeing and in their panic, have an accident which ended their lives.

"This explains a lot," Showa murmured to himself as the King Titan Darkloid began its assault.

With a loud roar that reached the heavens it fired blasts of energy from its five eyes, striking the Riders. Explosions erupted all around the assembled Kamen Riders, sending them all flying. When they all painfully landed, scattered and sprawled, Armadillo grunted, "How are we supposed to fight something like that?"

It was J who volunteered, "Let me!" He focused his energy and the gem in his waist glowed. His eyes flashed as a green aura enveloped him. He started to grow, and grow, and grow…until he was standing at the height of the King Titan Darkloid, "HEY, PICK ON SOMEBODY YOUR OWN SIZE!" the jumbo-sized Kamen Rider J bellowed.

The two giants exchanged blows as they struck with their fists, but the King Titan Darkloid proved to be the stronger one as it knocked J off his feet and onto his back. J crashed into several pieces of equipment, but thankfully none of the Riders were crushed along with said equipment. However, J seemed to be dazed at the moment, meaning he couldn't get back up to fight until he recovered. The giant Darkloid seemed to know this and with a roar of triumph, the King Titan Darkloid set its sights on Hinamizawa.

Decade gritted his teeth, finding even his experience with fighting the Orochi in Ryugenzawa not even close to dealing with this giant monster. However, before he could try to devise a plan, he felt something pressed against his back, a gun, as the voice of Diend said, "This will only hurt for a second." He slotted a card into his gun.

"Final Form Ride:"

"Don't move." Diend then shot Decade in the back.

"De-De-De-Decade!"

Decade grunted as he felt like a bullet had passed right through him, proving that Diend was lying and the initial part of the transformation did indeed hurt. The core of his Decadriver passed over his head, attaching to his chest while his head sank into his torso. His arms and legs split to his sides and the four quarters of the Decadriver appeared and locked into place, completing his transformation into the Jumbo Decadriver.

Kamen Rider J managed to get the stars out of his head and stand up. Glancing down at his tiny allies, he saw a Decadriver perfect for his size rising into the air. Holding still, he watched the Decadriver reach his waist. The transformed Kamen Rider immediately attached to J's waist as the Heisei Kamen Ride cards spun around him, changing him into a jumbo-sized Kamen Rider Decade Complete Form. The Kamen Ride cards then attached to his chest and shoulders, completing the change.

The King Titan Darkloid stiffened as it heard his giant opponent get back to his feet. Turning to see if he wanted another beating, the King Titan Darkloid spied a new giant foe. Snorting, the giant Darkloid strode forward arrogantly to deal with the upstart. Lashing out with a punch, the King Titan Darkloid grunted in shock as its fist was caught in the hand of its foe. Jumbo Decade then threw a punch at the King Titan Darkloid, causing it to stagger backwards. He then used an uppercut that knocked the Darkloid up before it fell to the ground with a loud crash.

Seeing the King Titan Darkloid down for the count and unsure of how long the transformation would last, Jumbo Decade drew a card before opening the Decadriver and sliding the card inside.

"Final Kamen Attack Form Ride: De-De-De-Decade!"

"Hyah!" the regular sized Kamen Riders cried as they leaped into the air. All of them turned into bright lights as they reached the apex of the jump and began soaring through the air. Reaching Jumbo Decade, they all transformed into giant Kamen Ride cards beginning with Ichigo and Nigo and ending with Diend and Showa.

Jumbo Decade jumped and the giant Kamen Ride cards followed, lining up in front of him to create a path between him and his target. One by one he flew right through them, gaining more power with each card he flew through. The King Titan Darkloid unleashed energy bolts from its eyes, but Jumbo Decade was undeterred and even unaffected as he continued passing through each card. Finally passing through his Decade card, Jumbo Decade connected with a powerful kick which sent the King Titan Darkloid flying clear over the mountains before exploding in an eruption of black fire. Jumbo Decade watched as the last bits of black fire vanished before looking to Hinamizawa. From his viewpoint, he could see the villagers gaping at him quite openly. Calmly saluting, Jumbo Decade turned his back to the village and began walking away, only to vanish in a red pixelating haze.

The battle between the King Titan Darkloid and Jumbo Decade was talked about for several days afterwards. Shinichi had heard of it several times as he went to school and overheard the villagers talking. Everyone was seeing it as a sign that Oyashiro-sama was looking out for them against demons and such which would threaten their home. Seeing the King Titan Darkloid just enforced their idea that demons existed and were responsible for the disappearances which plagued the village over the years.

Mion was shocked to discover that as a child she and her friends had been that close to a Darkloid and could have been eaten. Hearing that the monster was probably the one that had driven her friend and his father off the road was a big blow to her emotionally. However, she did plant a soft kiss on Shinichi's cheek, thanking him for putting her friend's soul to rest by destroying the demonic monster. Rena was a little jealous of Mion kissing her boyfriend, but she understood why she did it.

Everyone in the Gaming Club thought the battle was the most amazing thing they had ever seen. Seeing Decade and the other Riders appear was a shocker too. Of course, seeing the giant Decade was an even bigger shock to them. Heck, everyone in the village saw the battle and weren't shy talking about it. Rika's shrine was receiving floods of visitors as they left offerings of thanks and appreciation of the local deity. Hanyuu was in a very bright and cheery mood since the battle. She was likely channelling the good feelings of all the villagers, but the little goddess wasn't telling. She sure liked to show affection to any Riders though, especially Chiaki for his role in the battle.

Kamen Rider Chrome: This omake was written by my friend, Ten-Faced Paladin.

Ten-Faced Paladin: Well, it was a long haul but it's done. I doubt we've seen the last of Showa but I couldn't let him go out without having my Decade say his goodbyes.