Seeds of Agito
After a long arc involving the villains from Night Head Genesis, I'll be focusing again on the DSQ manga as Morihiko Dan finally meets with the "top dog" from Pluto as Kelberos tries to "psyche" the DDS crew. See below on how things would turn out once they meet up with the second main villain besides Hades.
At the Metropolitan Police Department, the following morning, Tomoyo and Team G3 are praised by Commissioner Eriol Hiiragisawa for their efforts in rescuing Umi and Fuu and that they have uncovered the secret existence of ARK, though tension mounted as Kojima reprimanded them for allowing a DDS student and outsider to use the G3-X suit and for not apprehending Agito which again sparked a word war between him and Tomoyo.
"What a blunder you women made, commencing a rescue mission without our superiors' knowledge, which is so like you bitches…this shows that women are cowards…"
"Watch your mouth Kojima…"
"I know I'm right…what's even worse…you let an outsider use the G3-X suit!"
"Hikaru Shidou is Fuu's best friend…and she used the suit well…if not for her, we'd be unable to rescue Fuu and Umi…and she is well suited to be Fuu's substitute if the need arises…unlike you when you are so cowardly yourself…!"
"Please…and lastly, you made the biggest mistake you're your career…"
"Which is…?"
"You failed to capture Agito! He is just within your freaking faces and yet you let him escape? What a waste of effort you done…you're an embarrassment to the Metropolitan Police Department! You don't deserve the G3-X suit! Real men such as myself can only have the right to use it…"
"Well excuse me…Agito helped us in our time of need…and if not for Agito the two DDS students would be dead!"
"Enough with the excuses…why not quit and do pornographic movies…that's where you women excel at…!"
"You chauvinist pig!"
Seeing that things are getting out of hand, Commissioner Eriol had to verbally keep the two at bay and said that for now they must focus on the "Unknown" and that as long as Agito doesn't harm humans, Agito won't be deemed a threat, which Kojima scoffed and left. Meanwhile Tomoyo informs the Police Commissioner that Fuu is heading for DDS to report for classes, which he accepted, yet he asked Tomoyo why she allowed Hikaru to use the G3-X suit which she answered honestly and explained the circumstances behind her decision to let Hikaru try out the suit.
"It was she who suggested it, and she proved capable of using it…and it was her idea to leads the attack and once she's inside, she called me and there she handed me the suit…then she went to searc for the others and her plan worked for the best…"
"Still…it was against the rules…"
"Sometimes we have to break the rules if we are to save lives…at least none of our people died…"
"Perhaps…"
Even Team G3 voiced their opinions and supported Tomoyo's decision which they proved that Tomoyo's decision helped them rescue Fuu and Umi from ARK and that they narrowly escaped the hands of the Scarab Lords. After hearing this, he accepted the reasons as he is relieved to learn that the G3-X suit was used by a trusted civilian and that with Fuu back, everything will be alright.
However, Kojima has plans of his own, determined to win the affections of the MPD's board of directors and intended to capture Agito no matter what it takes and will use underhanded tactics if needed.
Agito (24.7 version) by Shinichi Ishihara
(2nd Opening song from Kamen Rider Agito)
Kimi ga mita
Yume no naka
Hontou koto
Motomubeki mirai ga nemuru
Tada, yotte de
daki shimerarete ita
Yasashii... tsuyosa o...
Ready to Go, Count ZERO
Kamen Raida AGITO!
Sakende iru Kokoro no Speed
You can do it, Count ZERO
Kamen Raida Agito!
Ima kimiga inaito Get on!
Namida mi wa
Modo wa nai
Boku wa mi wa
husawashii toki na arudaro o
Mada Tokokanai Hisho wo Tokugengi Tsuturetemo
Ashitasu
Ready to Go, Count ZERO
Kamen Raida AGITO!
Tsuyo Kunareru Miyuin na aru?
You can do it, Count ZERO
Kamen Raida AGITO!
Yuru unaru aito Get On!
Ready to Go, Count ZERO
Kamen Raida AGITO!
Sakende iru Kokoro no Speed
You can do it, Count ZERO
Kamen Raida Agito!
Ima kimiga inaito Get on!
133: Morihiko no Soryūshondesu Keruberosu
Later in the day, Class Q returned from their assignment in which they investigated the vase theft case and have solved it despite some difficulties they encountered, and along the way inside DDS they meet up with Fuu and Hikaru, and the two sections interacted yet they noted that Umi is still not here, realizing that she is still in a coma and there Class Q learned about what happened to her and Fuu being abducted.
"Really? A secret organization is behind Fuu and Umi's abduction? Are they like Pluto?"
"Sort of, Kyuu…but I don't think they're on Pluto's level…yet they have henchmen with psychic abilities…among them are mind control and psychokinesis…I even bet they're the ones who hurt Umi in the first place…and maybe that's why they abducted her…"
"Wow…psychic powers…"
"Come on, Kyuu…we don't possess that kind of ability…"
"Right…come on…we got to report to Dan-sensei about the case…"
"Aww…you're no fun, Kinta, Ryu…"
"Sorry…"
"So…what's this case you just solved…?"
"Okay, Hikaru…it's like this…"
As they head for the school quadrangle, Kyuu told Hikaru that they were able to get a lead on the vase theft as the culprit left an ID at the crime scene and there they followed the address which led them to the culprit being a schoolgirl and then Kinta used his "cleverness" to sneak inside the house and there they found the schoolgirl at her house's living room with the stolen vase in her possession. With her is her frail-looking grandfather and then glances at his granddaughter.
~x~
"Piyu…are they your friends…?"
"Huh? Who are you? How did you get here…?"
~x~
As Kyuu further explained, they are surprised to see and hear that the schoolgirl claimed that she couldn't recall on why she is holding the stolen vase, but after showing her the school ID, she became baffled and slowly began to act suspicious and then "admitted" her crimes which Ryu suggested to the girl, who is identified from her ID as Pinu Kiyo, to turn herself in to police.
Her grandfather then introduced himself as Ge Petto and said that she will answer for her actions, and Pinu complied unquestionably. By then police arrived and escorted her away while Kyuu and Ryu began interrogating Petto but then their queries were cut short due to his "ailing health".
~x~
"I afraid I have no idea why she did this…"
"Is there any problem with her prior to the theft?"
"I…koff-koff…sorry…I don't think…"
"I'm sorry…we'll conduct this another time…"
~x~
And so the two sections decided to head for the school's quadrangle where Morihiko Dan is waiting, and there they hope that things would turn out better once they told him their progress.
-x-
As the two sections are nearing the quadrangle, Kyuu kept on glancing at Ryu, seeing that he is still in his calm, yet neutral feature and the Class Q leader himself is getting quite awkward as he still recall the discovery he made yesterday after "solving" the case which led them to the "culprit" and he still ponders on what to do in order to help Ryu overcome this latest "trial".
-FLASHBACK-
Yesterday Class Q has left the house after Pinu Kiyo is taken into custody by police, Kyuu and Ryu chose to remain behind as they decided to talk further with her grandfather, Ge Petto but he is suspiciously nowhere to be found, and the two split up to find him. As Kyuu went outside after searching inside the house, he was taken by surprise to see Ryu talking with someone who turned out to be kelberos. Hiding behind the corner of the house he overheard the two talking which revealed that Kelberos is taunting Ryu to return to Pluto which he vehemently turned down.
"So…enjoying your new home at one of your classmate's home…?"
"Keep them out of this!"
"Then rejoin us…after all…you are the "heir" to Pluto…"
"I'm not your damn heir!"
"No matter what you do…you cannot escape your destiny…"
"Go away! I'll never give in to you!"
"You will return to us…you have no choice…"
Kyuu is in shock and then recalled what Ryu said to him and Mrs. Renjou about "telling the truth in the right time" and realized that this is what Ryu meant should he decide to tell them everything that he has been harboring for so long. After Kelberos left, Ryu fell to his knees as he is further tormented and confused by this until Kyuu cane and told him that he heard everything what Kelberos said and in turn Ryu admitted about him being sent to DDS by his grandfather who is the TRUE leader of Pluto and that Ryu admitted that he is groomed to be Pluto's heir which he tried hard to resist.
"I'm sorry…I wanted to tell you this when the right time comes…but now…I guess you have every right to distrust me…"
"I don't…since now I know the truth…you don't have to burden yourself…I'll help you overcome this…believe me…we'll find a way…so don't give up…or else the case will never be solved…when I come up with something…I'm sure we'll fight Pluto and liberate you from them. You got me…and I'm sure our friends will never turn their back on you should they find out…after all…I'll be the one to tell them the truth should they distrust you…"
Kyuu's comforting words encourages Ryu to fight off Pluto's attempt to corrupt him which raised his spirits and vowed not to give up, much to Kyuu's relief. However, they are unaware that Kelberos is spying on them and now he has to hatch a plan to put more pressure on Ryu to "rejoin" Pluto.
"Looks like I'll have to change tactics a bit to pressure him to rejoin us…starting with that boy…once his Agito power is awakened…and if the Master agrees to it…he may well be an alternative heir to Pluto…"
-END FLASHBACK-
As Class Q and M arrived at the quadrangle near the old school building, they saw Dan and are surprised to see Pinu Kiyo with him as they know that she is in police custody. When Kinta asked what is she doing here, Dan told her that she is being charged with qualified theft despite being a minor and that he decided to interrogate her himself, which surprised both Kyuu and Ryu.
"Eh? You're going to interrogate her?"
"Seriously?"
"But…how did you managed to convince the police to let you handle it…?"
"I used my charm…that's why…and now…before we begin the interrogation…"
As Dan is about to interrogate Pinu, he glances at the bush and called out someone and said that he knows that he is here and that there is no point hiding there. By then someone emerged from the bushes and it turn out to be Kelberos. Ryu was quiet yet he glared at him while Kyuu was also silent, as he braces himself for anything that is about to happen.
"My, my…how did you know I was here…?"
"I can tell."
"I'm impressed…someone knows and anticipates my presence here…coming from none other than Morihiko Dan…"
"Thank you for the compliment…"
"Oh…let me introduced myself…my name is Ken L. Belrose…but you may call me…Kelberos…"
"Named after the a Greek Mythology multi-headed hound that guards the gates of The Underworld, to prevent those who have crossed the river Styx from ever escaping. Quite intimidating, no?"
"I don't. Now then…let's get to business."
"Yes, of course…but first…"
After an initial introduction of formalities between Kelberos and Dan, tension mounted further as Kelberos calmly approaches Hikaru and whispered something to her as he secretly addresses her as Agito, which the Class M leader's eyes went wide-open and her heart beats faster as he began mentioning to her about some of Agito's exploits which he seemingly knows about.
"Defeating the Unknown…fighting, and then saving your blue-haired friend…who is Gills…donning the G3-X suit for the first time…getting into a fight with ARK Corporation…your evolution is amazing…four different forms in a few months' time…it's very rare, don't you think…? "
"How…"
"Detective work…I know a fair deal about you…Agito…be on your guard…the MPD still hasn't given up on the "Project: Capture Agito" plan…and your friend, Fuu Hououji…imagine if she were to lead the Capture: Agito Plan…and the devastation she would feel if she were to find out that you blue-haired friend are Agito users…very nice scenario to see, no?"
After that he calmly backed away and heading for Dan-sensei, but Hikaru is overcome with shock at how he knew about her exploits as Agito, so she went for Kelberos and engages him in hand-to-hand combat much to everyone's surprises. Surprisingly, despite her excellent skills in aikido, Hikaru is baffled that Kelberos has easily deflected her punches and kicks with ease before shoving her to the ground with a simple palm strike and this further caused her to panic mentally and she gets up to go for another round but is restrained by Fuu.
"Hikaru…calm down!"
"Let go…let go!"
To Be Continued…
Finally, an arc taken straight from the manga source…but I added a few plot devices to make it even more interesting…though the meeting is quite brief since this is just a start.
Hikaru is pissed and shocked when told by Kelberos about knowing her as Agito, and with Kyuu and Ryu knowing what Kelberos is capable of, what would they do as they might anticipate that he would expose Ryu as Pluto's "heir" that would put our blue-haired Class Q member in a precarious position?
Lastly, this chapter is taken from chapter 114 of the DSQ manga, but because it is in raw Japanese, I couldn't figure out the names of the "victims" so I replaced them with some characters of my own…and I took the names as puns based on Disney's Pinocchio (Pinu Kiyo – Pinocchio; Ge Petto – Geppetto).
Preview:
The continuation of this chapter goes over to the next chapter as Kelberos began to cause trouble for our DDS crew while Agito makes an appearance as Class E returns after the Beetle Lord shows up in a bad timing…
