Chapter 1 got me 166 views. The last one gave me 233 views. Wowzers XD
By the way, ever read "Sleeping with the Girls" on this site? I'm trying to emulate the realism that fanfic has to this story. But since I'm no Einstein, don't expect much sciency stuff or wibbly-wobbly timey-wimey theories.
Last time, SI-Me fights the Spider Grongi, and fails miserably. The Precure arrives and will commence the ass kicking. I could make him fight the other Grongis like in the TV show, but I wish for more diversity; any suggestions?
Anyway, let's continue from where we left off!
Oh, right. One bit of retcon for my story; I decided that all of the SIC Kiwami Tamashii Kuugas (you know, the puny ones) were absorbed into the Arcle too, but SI-Me didn't noticed them. I did my research, and find the KT Kuugas to be pretty awesome. And each four forms have these special effects for their respective weapons, and I think incorporating them into the story sound like a good idea. This also includes the Trychaser 2000, for it is also based on the Kimawi Tamashii version. I checked the date for their release, and let's just say the SI-Me is super lucky when it comes to toys, for he gets most them before the official release.
Reminder: When the SI-Me is all by himself, he speaks English. The rules that foreign sentences are written in Italics and single words in Bold still applies.
Episode 3: Purpose.
A few minutes ago…
Gargh! He got my neck— SHIT!
The Spider Grongi threw me afar, my backside hit bunches of tables. Thank God they were plastic, would be problematic if they were wooden; getting those splinters off my skins and mending broken ribs are not part of my plan.
Zu-Gumun-Ba… So he has appeared.
If you're asking me to address them by their Grongi name all the time, forget it. Most of them are way to hard to remember.
Never mind that, you must transform, Linto.
As much as I love to, he's not giving me a chance!
Gumun attempted to stomp me, but I rolled away before he gets the chance. I threw some of the chairs at him, but he swatted them away. He did a mad dash, and clawed me. Luckily, I blocked the attacks with my forearms. Can't say it was a good idea, though.
"Argh! Shit, why did I do that?" I can see all the bloods coming out of the cuts he gave me. They weren't serious, but if I didn't cover them up, I'll bleed to death. I heard him speaking his Grongi language again. Basically, it's a cypher of the Japanese language, for example, "Watashi" could be said as, "Gadazhi" to the Grongis. And I never expected to see one of them this soon.
Something hit me in the face, Gumun's fist collided with my cheeks.
Stop distracting yourself with this charade; transform NOW.
Before he swung his next punch, I ducked at him and did a one-two combo. I landed a gutbuster with my fist and kicked him away. The Grongi stumbled, but he merely laughed at my attempts to hurt him. He speaks again, and I can guess that he was mocking me due to his tone. I threw another chair at him, and he jumped away. "Argh, dammit; hold still!"
"Rasyid-san!" Did someone called my name? "What are you doing?! Get away from that thing!"
I looked to my right, and saw Saki and Mai outside the dome of web. "Hey, that's my line, Saki! I'm keeping this creep occupied so the others can get away!"
He's coming!
I looked up, and again he tried to attack from above. I sidestepped and did an uppercut to his jaws… Wait, that thing has spider mandibles for a mouth, he doesn't even have one.
"You girls should get to safety- Gargh!"
Before I knew it, I was sent flying a few meters back. I rolled as my momentum stopped. I desperately tried to stand up, but my body's all hurting… No, I have to get up! I ain't gonna let him kill me now! "C-come on! You think I'll go down that easily-" Gugh! Why do I keep getting strangled like this? Hands off, freak!
"You… Perish…"
…Did I just understand what he's saying?!
"Dual Spiritual Power!"
Present Time…
"Let go of that man, monster!"
Cure Bloom did a leaping dash, and slammed her boots towards Gumun. The impact caused him to release his hold of me. I dropped on the floor, hard. Bloom was beating Gumun hard, but the Grongi was durable; he managed to parry most of her strikes and butted his head to her. I then felt something tucking my jacket. It was Mai, wait, I mean Cure Egret.
"Mister, it's not safe here, we'll handle that thing!" The girl pulled me to my feet, and joined her companion. As I ran towards an empty café, I looked at the fight. The Grongi was confused; I bet he never thought of fighting young girls in frilly dresses before. Heh.
If you are done, I suggest we fight back. The Grongis are not exactly on par with the magic these maidens possess. He shall die like any normal Linto if you beat him hard enough.
What, no! The Pretty Cures fought spirit like monsters that possessed random objects, I know they've fought the generals of their respective enemy factions, but I don't remember them making their baddies explode into meaty pieces.
So you wish to stand on the sidelines and let them do the dirty work? Linto, I am disappointed.
N-no! I didn't mean it like that! Yes, I admit I am scared about facing the Grongis, but what can I do? I don't know proper combat-
Neither did they, according to your memories. But they've persevered.
They had magic to help them, you're more like a passive source, and I can't just summon fire or anything later!
Did you not wish to fight the Grongis to protect this world? Do you want them to ruin the lives of the Lintos of this world?
"Motherfuck! I never asked for this, okay?! I never thought that I'll be sent by a Random Omnipotent Being into another universe or dimension like this!"
Then you should accept the fact that you won't be going home until said Being does otherwise! I've chosen you to be the new Kuuga for a reason, Linto; I could feel your courage burning brightly, but do not let cowardice and indecisiveness take hold of you!
"Sunnovabitch!"
I was practically screaming my frustrations, pounding at the walls. Dammit, why am I being a total fucktard now? I did say I wanted to help, but… I'm just so damn scared it irritates the fuck out of me! Screw you for thinking me unmanly; maybe you should try getting transported into another universe without any knowledge or leverage like most Self Insert fics!
… Who are you speaking to?
I don't care! I'm just damn angry at myself! "…Why am I being such a wuss? People's lives are at stake, and I'm the one responsible for bringing this here… What's my purpose of being sent here, anyway?"
Suddenly, something crashed into the café I was hiding in, I shielded myself from glass shards with a table next to me… Oh shit, it's the Grongi!
I quickly did a mad dash, but then I saw a long white substance coming from behind me. It coiled around my neck and dropped me down. Shit, he's going after me! I tried to yank it off, but the webbing was too strong. Which reminds me, spider webs are stronger than steel, but—
Dammit, I'm going to be killed, focus!
"Oh no!" cried Bloom, I guess she was the one who kicked him to this direction. She was getting farther and farther as Gumun dragged me towards him. Crap, there goes my glasses; now it's all literally a blur. He picked me up and held his wristblades to my neck.
If he could speak Japanese, and since I somehow managed to understand him, he told the Cures to "Back off! The Linto will die if you move closer!"
The girls obviously didn't understand what he's saying, but I'm quite sure everybody understands body language, and Gumun's basically means every word. "Egret, what do we do?" "We can't risk doing anything unless we want him to get hurt."
I heard him speaking again, "Once I deal with these virgins, these Linto shall be brought to my master…"
Wait, virgins? Look, it's obvious that they all are, but why did he use that word? Maybe the Grongi language doesn't cover magical girls?
Wait, master… "Daguva, you say?"
I looked at Egret, seems she's paying attention, "Daguva? Mister, what are you talking about?" Her gaze obviously telling me that she knew that I knew more.
"So you speak our tongue, Linto? Tell these virgins that once I am finished with you, their powers shall be of good use to Master Daguva… But perhaps he would not mind me… playing with them."
…You know what, fuck this cowardly bullshit, Daguva is going to die, and I am not going to let this arachnid asshole kill me!
"Rrrraaah!" I drove my elbow towards his gut, and with all my strength I rip the webbing of my neck. Gumun attempted a counter attack, but for some reason he was slow. I took that as an advantage and punched his face with all my might… To my surprise, I wasn't looking at my hand anymore; it turned into a white gauntlet. "N-no way…"
"D-did his hand just transformed?" cried Bloom, confused at my actions. I ignored her, and punched him with my left hand, it quickly transformed too. As I kneed his guts, said body part transformed, my legs were in a black bodysuit-like material, and I'm guessing it will cover the rest of my body soon. My fists took their turns hitting the Grongi, then I felt my torso getting heavier; it was the white armor Kuuga has in his Growing Form.
"OOOOOOORRRAAAAHHH!"
I smashed my head towards his, not caring of the pain it will inflict me. Both of us fell back. Then I heard footsteps, they belonged to the Cures. "H-hey, are you alright?" Saki/Bloom asked me. I opened my eyes, and for some reason everything was orange tinted… No way.
My armored hand inspected my head, I felt the small horns and the metallic helmet I have on now. "I… I transformed." The plates on the back of my hands felt real, and so were the rest of the white armor I have now. I'm not sure if it's bronze or iron, but it's definitely metallic. I stood up, and saw myself from a mirror a few meters from us… This form; why do I look like the Super Imaginative Chogokin version of Growing Kuuga? "I… Kuuga?" "Whoa… Are you a Kamen Rider?" Bloom inspected every inch of me, her eyes were sparkling with admiration. "This is sooo cool! An actual Kamen Rider!" But Mai/Egret cut her off, "Alright mister, mind telling us what's really going on?"
"Uh… Girls, as much as I want to answer your questions, we still got a spider to squash." I pointed at Gumun, wristblades all erect from their sockets… Heh.
His roar broke me from my stupid trance, and he leapt towards us (Man, what is with him and leaping? Is he part Jumping Spider or something?) Instinctively, I threw my fist to his face, it stopped him in his tracks, but the impact didn't exactly pushed him back, why do I feel so weak... Shit, I forgot that I'm in Growing Form; I am at my weakest right now!
Gumun looked up, and shot a line of web from his mouth. Is he trying to escape? "Saki, Mai, you free the hostages in the cocoons, I'll deal with him!" Yeah, I basically dropped the bomb on them, but right now, I'm hanging on for dear life as I gripped the Grongi's waist as he zipped onto the rooftops, crashing the window at the process. "Hooooly shiiiit!" I flipped in midair as I lost my grip; I grabbed the edge of one of many satellite dishes, it bended as my weight forced against it.
When I was finally on solid ground, I quickly got back up and saw a helipad. I immediately jumped to its edge and climbed it. Wait, did I really just made a 5 meter high jump?
Riku, you're doing this, aren't you?
You have proven to be resilient against Zu-Gumun-Ba. I suppose a bit of leverage wouldn't hurt, would it?
Whatever, dude. Alright, can you feel his presence anywhere?
I do, he moves fast, but not like… her.
The cat Grongi chick? I just hope she doesn't appear, honestly. I like catgirls, but that bitch's crazy. Hopefully the cops won't shoot her in the eyes if she's around.
I heard a distinctive 'thwip' sound, like how Spider-Man shoot his webs from his wrists. It's him.
I rolled sideways, dodging the incoming thread, and took a stance. Gumun spat out the web, and took a stance of his own. Crud, those blades of his would be troublesome…
"Alright, Grongi," I said to him in his language, "Let's see what you got." I wagged my hand at him Bruce Lee style. Surprisingly, he didn't leap this time, he charged towards me in fury. What do you know, so was I. Time for a battle cry!
"Hade ni Ikuze!"
Meanwhile, the Pretty Cures stood idle inside the mall, questioning their situation; how could this man they just met knew who they really were? How was he able to transform into their nation's greatest fictional heroes? What was this "Daguva" they speak of?
"Okay, this is officially the weirdest day ever. Egret, what do we do now? Rasyid knows who we are; how the heck did he knew who we were?" The pink Cure asked her partner, obviously confused. But the Cure in white remained calm. "I don't know… But right now, we should do what he said and free the hostages."
The duo took turn jumping to the cocoons hanging onto the ceiling. When they took down and ripped open all 23 of them, the victims were fortunately unharmed and alive. "Egret, I still don't understand; why did that monster wanted to take them alive? Do you think he's going to turn them into monsters?" "Bloom, I honestly don't know… "
Afterwards, they lay the hostages near a wall, they blasted the web dome so the police could come and help the hostages. The Pretty Cures then leapt onto the rooftops through the broken window. The two looked around for the sign of the other two, and then Bloom Rasyid/Kuuga being thrown into one of the generators for the air conditionings. "Over there!" cried the Cure as she and Egret used their magic to jumped on top of the helipad.
Now, the two stood between the battered warrior and the spider.
(Play Kamen Rider Kuuga OST – Senshi/戦士)
"Well, took you girls long enough. But it's alright, I can handle-"
"No, even though you transformed, you were clearly being beaten by him."
"Maybe so, Egret, but this is my first time; surely you don't think I instantly become an expert in combat or anything psychical? This belt may be magical, but it's more of a passive source; all it did was transforming me and making me sexier." I did the Strongman pose like they usually do back in the day circuses were the shit. I really want to be in one, but alas…
"Uh… Are we really going to have this conversation now? We still got a monster to deal here!" Bloom said as she parried Gumun's blades. Egret kicked him in the face, and he counter with a swipe, which missed. I took my turn and gave him a haymaker and kicked him in the gut with my right foot.
"Egret, I'm quite sure you wanted answers, but as you can see," I blocked his left arm, and countered with an elbow strike, "This isn't the right time. However, there's one thing I can tell you two."
The three of us stepped back together, distancing ourselves from the Grongi. It seems that he's getting tired, "If we hit him harder, he'll die just like anyone else." I told them as I cracked my knuckles.
"D-die? You're saying that we have to kill him?!" Bloom was understandably surprised, as was Egret. "Ras- Kuuga, I heard you speaking to him, surely we can reason with him!"
"Look, as much as I want a peaceful solution, the Grongis are not, and will never, choose the diplomatic route; all they want is too kill. They are the bane and scourge of humanity, and I vow to wipe them out from existence!" "'They'? You're saying there are more of them?"
"No, they're not all spiders, now if you excuse me!" I ran from the Cures and tackled the dazed Grongi. I gave him a barrage of punches; he blocked most of them, but just because I'm weak doesn't mean it won't stop me from cherry tapping him.
Gah, my face! Bastard almost scratched me! Thank God for this helmet, though.
He was quite fast, wanting me to be off of him… Wait, is he…
"You're not running away, bastard!" He had his back facing me, biggest mistake for anybody. I grabbed his waist, and somehow managed to do a suplex to him. Oh, still struggling, are you? How about another?!
"Girls, if you have a projectile attack of some sort, now would be a good time to use it!"
"What!? But we could hit you!" cried Egret, but I retorted, "Yeah, but this guy isn't exactly a sitting duck, now is he? Just do it!"
I clasped both of his arms, also trying to keep his mouth shut so he won't shoot his load off… Dammit, what's with the innuendos all of the sudden? Anyways, I positioned myself in front of the girls, I saw the reluctance on their faces, but they decided to go with it, and held each other's hands.
Now, I bet many would wonder why they did that. I assure you, it's the only way these two can activate their finishing moves. I think it's to emphasize teamwork and harmonious energy combining into one big blast. Speaking of blasting…
"O light of the spirits! Glitter of life! "Lead our two hearts on the path of hope!"
You know what, I just remembered that describing things is one of my weak points; I know what they're doing, but how to explain to others who didn't see it? Like how a transformation sequence go in those Mahou Shoujo shows, how a Kamen Rider's armor look like (damn you Hibiki and your multiple hordes of Onis with your fancy shiny heads and ridiculous amount of accessories…)
"Spiral Heart…"
Whoops, better kick him off before they Piccolo'd me like Raditz and Goku.
"SPLAAAASH!"
As I threw myself back first on the helipad, I saw him getting struck with a beam of pure energy. "I—I kill you all! I kill you—" those were the last words of Zu-Gumun-Ba before he was disintegrated into nothingness. Luckily, I managed to tell him one last thing;
"Hasta la vista, Baby."
Good news: Guess the events following me becoming Kuuga won't be quite similar to the one shown on TV. Also I can see clearly without my eyeglasses now! Bad news: I am being interrogated by high school girls. Laugh if you will, but kids these days are surprisingly persuasive. Also I need a new pair of glasses.
As you can imagine, the girls were quite curious about my being here. Especially how figured out their identities. "I paid attention," I told Saki and Mai, now in their civilian forms. "You two were there when I fought the Grongi, normally, you should be run away, but yet you came to me. Then, when he strangled me for the umpteenth time, I heard you crying out something about 'Spiritual Power' or something." I took a sip of bottled water I bought from the nearby store. Oh, I should mention that the three of us are in the Mishou family's home. Kaz was away, phoning the parents of their situation. The three of us are in Mai's room, sitting on the carpeted floor.
"Also, just because your magic changes your appearances, doesn't mean it changes your voices or looks; I know a cute girl when I see and hear one, and I'll be damned if I just forgotten about her!" I'm honestly unsure if they have magic that prevents the people here to recognize the Cures' faces, but as I said before; I don't give a fuck.
After emptying the bottle, I grabbed another from the plastic bag, cracked it open and drank it. "But… I'm guessing you're more concerned about how the hell did I transform into Kamen Rider Kuuga, don't you?"
But then Kaz walked inside, "Mai, mom is on her way home. Dad just heard the news after his meeting; he said he'll be home tonight." The younger Mishou nodded. "Kaz, buddy. I suggest you stay here, help me explain my situation to them." "What do you mean, Rasyid? I told them that you lost your memories-" "Sorry, pal; the cat is out of the bag. They know my real situation now. Mostly."
"Onii-chan… You knew?" "Sorry Mai, but I promised him not to tell anybody." He patted her head in an apologetic manner, then Kaz sat down next to me. "Alright, what did he tell you?"
Saki spoke up, "He told us that he's from another universe, and just like ours, Kamen Rider exist in television. Yet when he, uh... transformed to defend us right before our eyes… We just couldn't believe it." "Believe it, Saki-chan, it definitely sounded absurd, but he's the living proof."
"And this Daguva… You really think he's behind the prison break?" I answered Mai, "I'm not sure, but a nationwide prison break just a few days after I appeared before you all is too great a coincidence. It has to be his doing." Then, I activated my laptop, search the files I was looking for and show them some pictures. "Alright, as you can see it's all written in English, but I'll do my best to translate it for you."
I began to explain the girls everything about the plot of the Kamen Rider Kuuga TV show. I could just tell them to watch the DVDs Kaz has or Google them, but I'm not sure if they have the time for that. Anyways, I basically told them all, "If you want more answers, go watch the show."
The girls sat in silence, digesting the info dump I gave to them.
"However, how about focusing the topic to me now? Specifically, about me being Kuuga. If there's a possibility that there will be more Grongis, I have to become stronger and unlock all those other forms. Not to mention, when Daguva is the last one standing, I have to use… the Ultimate Form. I could risk making things worse if I use that form prematurely."
Oh, I told them about that form alright; it's a damn real threat. Maybe far worse than what the Pretty Cures faced or will face. As I said, Kuuga is technically a Grongi, who is foretold to bring the Ultimate Darkness and drive humanity into an age of violence and chaos. What's really troublesome for me, is that I'm not Godai Yuusuke. Unlike him, I'm a bit more prone to violence. I grew up with violent games, but thankfully my upbringing made me a good kid who only does violence in fictionland.
These imaginations I have; be it perverse, awesome, or weird, also have it backlashes. For example, in Persona 4, I imagined myself being with the guys during the hot spring scene. I was friends with Seta Souji, or Narukami Yu, since he transferred. When we get to that scene, I imagined that I feel the joy the guys will have when they about to experience the hot spring for possibly the first time.
But nope, the girls fucked up their time and forgot to switch. Logically, I should have scout ahead and yelled out to them. Then I could tell the guys to wait a bit so the girls could get out. Alas, I must follow the old trope of guys being thrown away from the scene so the people beyond the 4th wall could enjoy their favorite female's nakedness.
I call that bullshit! As I empathize with Yosuke and the others, I instead feel furious. How fucking dare they deny us the joy of the onsen?! And the version seen in the anime made me even more pissed off! Then, when we get to the Midnight Channel, I imagine myself with my Persona beating the shit out of hundreds of Shadows with my bare hands. Let's say it takes place in Shadow Kanji's Sauna level. I began to allude my disappointment over how fun it would be if there was a hot spring here. Souji/Yu, being the benevolent leader he is, tried to reason me out of my petty anger. I refuse, and made Yukiko swore that when the next time we get to visit her inn, we men will get the first turn; fuck ladies first!
Now… Imagine that petty anger and resentment amplified by the Arcle – Riku being unwilling – and I went berserk because of it.
I admit of not being quite right in the head, but that doesn't mean I should lash out like that at random! I value my friends, as if I would make them suffer from my madness (unless they're my Bros; they're totally fine with it)
But I digress. Let's continue with the story—
"Rasyid-san? You've been quite for sometime now… What's wrong?"
"…All of this crap, Mai. I was just a nerd – with no knowledge of combat or any other useful skills - who for some reason, got thrown into another universe and gets the ability to transform into a Kamen Rider. I know in hindsight, it won't sound as awesome. I just… I'm sorry."
"Rasyid, it's not your fault." "You don't get it, Kaz! Some random omnipotent bastard threw me here and brought one of the most dangerous villains in fictional history to life! You told me the Pretty Cures have been defending the world from evil for a long time, but Daguva is in a different league! He doesn't just want to bring despair or eternal darkness or some shit; he wants everybody to keep slaughtering each other like fucking crazed animals! And I'm partially responsible for this!"
I slammed my fist against the floor, startling the girls. "Goddamn!" I put my face on both of my palms, the absurdity of this situation is too much for me.
"…Rasyid-san, I know you have been through a lot." Mai approached me, and held my hands with hers, "But you are not alone. Even if you fall into darkness, we will drag you back out." Saki joined in, and held my hands too, "Yeah! Even though we just met, I can see that you're an okay guy! We won't let our friend fall into despair like that! So you better pep up and be in your top form!" Heh, she just said her catch phrase.
Kaz patted my shoulder, and kept his hand there, "The girls are right, even though we just met, you've proven to be a good person, and a pleasant companion. I am glad to be your friend."
Damn… this many affections. I never experience this kind thing a lot… Why is everything so watery?
"G-God bless you all…"
Another Place, Another Time… Another World?
"Hrmm? Where am I…"
"The darkness, where you claim you should stay in it forever."
"You! What are you doing, you brat?!"
"Calm yourself, I am not here to claim what I have already won, old one."
"Hah! Then you are here to brag? Such act is unlike you, boy."
"No, it isn't. But, I am actually here to offer you something… exciting."
"Oh, really? I've been in so many Gegeru, there may be nothing else that would intrigue me anymore."
"Actually, this is a new kind of Gegeru; one I made just for this occasion…"
"Enough with the vagueness; answer me!"
"A new Kuuga is born, and a greater power than I brought the two of us into an another realm entirely; this world's Linto are unlike the ones we are used to. For they have virgins defending it."
"Female Linto Warriors? These Lintos are all weak, especially them. More fragile than the males, I say… But what do you need me for?"
"As I said, the realm I've entered are not unlike ours; for there are absolutely no traces of our tribes nor of the Linto we knew. I need you to… preach our way to the Lintos. I know you have means to do so, old one. And I knew the perfect targets to choose."
"Hmm… Very well."
"Wonderful… Now, through this portal, we shall enter a place where they caged many of the more violent Lintos. After we are finished with this one, I shall transport us, along with the candidates, to other cage houses. In their tongue, they call those places Prisons."
"Pri…sons. Many violent Lintos, you say? Now why would they keep all those wonderful candidates in?"
"A terrible crime, it is. Shall we… liberate them?"
"Hah… Yes, let us go."
"But before we continue, do you still remember who you are?"
"Of course, I am N-Gamio-Zeda! The great wolf of darkness, the Black Plague, they call me; for my coming shall corrupt the world into chaos!"
"Excellent… Oh, almost forgot, I am to change something about our tribe."
"Speak it, Daguva."
"Right now, the two of us, the N group, are the sole powerful Grongis of all… How about we add more?"
"…Sounds fun."
Well, shit.
Yes, you all read that right.
Yes, I do admit to being quite a loon.
Yes, shits hit the fans so much I have to replace it with a bigger one, and it won't be enough.
By the way, ever read "Dragon Age: The Crown of Thorns" in this site? I aim to reach the magnitude of that fic. (Also, it's fucking awesome, read it!)
I already have some ideas, but how do you think the SI-Me should achieve the forms Mighty, Dragon, Pegasus, and Titan in the story?
Anyways; Read, Review, ad Rejoice!