Tales of the Decade
Season 2
Created by: DragonKnight15
Disclaimer: This story is a Side Story to Yu-Gi-Oh! Dragon Knight Reborn! I do not own Kamen Rider Decade or any Kamen Rider Series. Characters may be SLIGHTLY OOC due to the story and events. I own both OCs Dragonic and Layla the Absol
This is the Final Chapter of Tales of the Decade Second Season. Please enjoy it like a fan for Kamen Rider. Please enjoy!
Also, make your reviews a bit longer... this is a LOT to take in.
Chapter 18 FINAL: The Demon King of Time
A minute before Dark Decade was stabbed…
Both the Showa and Heisei Riders continue their assault against Dai-Shocker with the fighting coming to an end once the Heisei Riders change into their Final Forms. Ichigo, in his Power Up form, fights beside Rising Ultimate Kuuga as he praises the black-golden rider and his comrades. ''You Heisei Riders fight for the same reasons just like us Showa Riders! I can respect that.''
''Of course we do! We fight for everyone's smiles!'' Kuuga tells with a thumbs up. Ichigo oddly chuckles as he begins to breathe, erupting green energy as he leaps forward and uses a Rider Punch to annihilate a monster into dust.
''Then let's put an end to Dai-Shocker once and-'' Ichigo begins to proclaim in finishing the fight until his words are cut off with a gasping pain. ''AAAWW…''
The original Kamen Rider turns and sees Kuuga gasping in pain, his energy oddly leaking or rather he's beginning to fade away.
''Kuuga?!'' He utters in shock, immediately he and the other Showa Riders notice the same thing with the other Heisei Riders; acting in pain while slowly fading away. Soon all 9 are consumed in light and vanish.
''What just-'' Ichigo begins to question until he and his fellow Riders are instantly swallowed in bright lights, vanishing. All of the Riders were returned to their own world and time as the man from the World of Zi-O watches this and smirks, walking away to see his Overlord's intro.
Tsukasa is silent yet unease to see that this is Sougo who just stabbed Dark Decade in this alter Zi-O form. He should be happy that he's alive… yet all he can feel is dread as if this isn't a good.
''Sougo! Y-You're-'' Natsumi begins to utter, partly smiling just because she's also terrified. Sure, maybe he did it to protect Tsukasa and- wait; as she notices the colors of his suit and asks. ''Wait, what happened to the colors on your suit?''
Zi-O actually cracks another chuckle, ominously, before he answers her. ''This is a form closest to my real form.''
His head turns forward to the gasping Dark Decade, feeling the Girade Zikan still stabbed through his chest, not able to move.
''Tsukasa did wonderfully... Unlike you.'' Zi-O then says, his voice shifts to a deeper and colder tone towards the stabbed Dark Decade. ''I expected more from you and all you've done with my power is to conquer worlds and discard them like toys.'' He gently pushes his sword deeper in, hearing Dark Decade squirming in even more pain. ''What an utter disappointment you've become.''
Dark Decade couldn't even speak or do anything, simply gasping in agony, as Zi-O then says with a slightly cold, amused tone. ''No matter. You were a necessary pawn.'' He squeezes the grip of his weapon as he says with a cruel voice. ''Now, I will take back the powers I've let you borrowed.''
He soon pulls his sword out of his chest so hard out of him that Dark Decade finally lets out a shrieking scream and multiple lights shoot out from his back wound. ''GGGGAAAAAAAAWWWWWWWWWWWWWW!''
Everyone watches in shock as the lights become orbs and reveal themselves to be multiple Ridewatches, each resembling a main Heisei Rider
''Those are…'' Tsukasa begins to utter out with Zi-O chuckling as he confirms him. ''Yes, the power of the Riders; my powers.''
Soon each Ridewatch thrust themselves across and through Zi-O, becoming part of his body. In response, Zi-O reverts back to normal Sougo but his Ziku Driver glows with gold yet dark red electricity, changing into a golden, king-like ornate driver without slots for the Ridewatch but instead parts attached on the left and right side. The digits are red in the black-gray screen.
Dark Decade, drops on his knees forward gasping for air as he touches his bloody, deep hole wound as his Complete form is healing the wounds.
Tsukasa stares at the strange evolved driver of Sougo's who is looking at it, smiling before he cracks a small grin and proclaims proudly, raising his arms to his sides. ''Witness what true power is.'' He soon crosses his arms forward, breathing deeply as the belt begins to glow violently.
Lightning flashes behind him as the ground quakes and trembles as red energy manifests from underneath his feet, taking on the form of the Zi-O face plate but erupting in red-black flames and electricity. The clock arrows of the symbol start moving downward in the other direction of each other, the quaking becoming worse and actually cracking the ground too. Natsumi panics as Yusuke and Daiki pull her away. The other riders move back with Sento growing tense while Tsukasa stands his ground, gritting his teeth as this power is horrifying.
Lava and flames burn underneath him as Sougo, not even doing his transformation pose, unfold his arms and swipes both his hands over the two ends of his new drivers.
''Henshin.'' He proclaims calm yet ominously. The driver responds, as the word "OHMA ZI-O" manifests, counting down through the screen.
''THE BLESSED TIME!'' A deep, calm yet powerful voice echoes through the driver. Then multiple golden, black lining rings wrap around Sougo similar to Evol but rotating faster and too many to count. As they rotate, the lava and symbol underneath his ground begin to shrink down after the Kanji symbols fly out of the as the driver chants proudly. ''THE GREATEST, KINDEST, MAXIMUM, STRONGEST KING!'' As soon as it finishes, the rings and the energy from below all explode outward, releasing a radius of destructive, black energy with golden lightning.
Everyone braces by the insane power shooting into the sky, causing all riders that Tsukasa summoned except A.R. Yusuke and the Neo Heisei Rider to return back to their worlds and timelines. Dark Decade is launched off the rooftop of his castle but grabs onto its end, grunting in pain by his wounds while grabbing on dear life. Soon the wave vanishes and black smoke surrounds where it originated from.
The dark smoke of yellow electricity blows away and reveals a figure. It is Zi-O but slightly bulkier in appearance, resembling a king but terrifying. His colors are more black and golden. The golden bracelet chest has become a darker gray color with sharp feather-like shoulder pad tips, a golden bracelet theme sash across his left shoulder down to his right waist. He also has multiple Ridewatches resembling decorative medallions across his chest. He also has a pair of asymmetrical clock hands behind his back that act as his cape.
Soon the Kanjis from before fly back and attaches themselves onto the empty face plate of the rider's Helmet, resembling Zi-O but pure, bloody dark red of power and terror with the top forehead having the Kanji symbolizing ''King'' as the helmet-like watch almost resembles a demonic king.
''OHMA ZI-O!'' The driver announces as the newly transformed rider's eyes glow red. Simply standing straight, the newly transformed rider, radiating dark golden energy, releases waves of black, golden ring energy explodes upward, blasting everyone weak enough away. Ground peels and shatters upon his power before they are restored instantly. Natsumi screams, flown away but Yusuke grabs her and pins her on the ground, staring ahead at the swirling power from this guy. The other riders are forced to brace themselves by this intense, voidless power with Sento grunting as if he's felt this power before.
Daiki grunts horrified, just gripping on dear life on the ground. Down inside the building, Dragonic and the other mons feel the terrifying power so much so that the mons are pinned and pushed into the ground. Dragonic holds his ground, frowning that that man got what he wanted then. He lowers his fedora downward before he hovers slowly to reach the rooftop.
Tsukasa glares with a terrifying expression, sweating by this horrific power as this new Zi-O's body is still radiating such power. More than Genm, more than Evolto, more than Dark Decade. Even the air is non-existed by his mere presence. Is he… even human anymore?
Dark Decade grunts, pulling himself off the tower as he breathes heavily on one knee, looking at the menacingly, trembling power of the Demon King. It was grander than the energy he used, much more.
''Rejoice for me, Woz.'' The newly transformed Zi-O speaks but his voice is now the same as his driver; deep, older and menacingly voice.
Walking forward from out of nowhere, it is the man from before in the graves of his comrades. Wearing a pale gray brown coat with a long gray scarf, the black haired man with his hair comb to the right speaks out loudly, holding up his large book. ''REJOICE!''
The group is shocked by this new guy as he starts preaching passionately. ''Not many nor any have the right to witness the glory, the absolute power of the Ultimate Rider! The one who governs time, space and reality! The Overlord Ruler of Time, the King of the Past, Present and Future! His name is Kamen Rider Ohma Zi-O!'' He bows down to his overlord. ''Bless his greatest who stands above as a King and God of all Riders!''
''… Good.'' Ohma says with a pleased tone. Woz bows to his king as he stares at Daiki, getting up breathing, as he appreciates him. ''Daiki Kaito, I thank you for making the graves for the clones of my dead friends.''
Daiki looks at him, about to question him if he means Tsukuyomi and Geiz only to stagger by a specific word. ''Clones?''
The man smiles as he explains with a bow. ''Yes, my Overlord created them to test Decade but I guess things didn't exactly go the way my-''
''Enough, Woz.'' Ohma immediately orders him. He simply bows again, backing away as Ohma breathes heavily, walking up to Dark Decade who stirs up weakly, back on his feet. "I have a pest to deal with."
Dark Decade breathes heavily as his wound completely heals up and yet his body is trembling towards the approach of the Overlord. ''Y-You promised me… that I would become your successor as the one true Decade!'' Dark Decade tries to speak up, reminding him of the offer he granted him.
Ohma stops moving before he responds, rather puzzled. ''Successor?'' He follows it with a small chuckle, almost finding it amusing before he corrects him. ''I simply told you I would give you a chance to become a successor. Never promised you anything.''
Dark Decade grunts in shock as the dark Zi-O explains with a sense of disappointment. ''Narutaki chose to define me and you did nothing but conquer worlds and discard them as if they were used cans.''
Tsukasa staggers, realizing this is the rider Narutaki talked about when he revealed his origin. So this is the one that destroyed the original A.R. World of Decade.
''You are an utter disappointment.'' Ohma begins expressing his disgust towards Dark Decade, finding him more pathetic than any trash he's crossed paths with that he'll put an end to his existence. ''Now let me show you the power you failed to wield properly.'' His body radiates in a black aura with lightning sparks flying within the aura.
Dark Decade gasps heavily, feeling this power and no doubt what he had couldn't come close to the real deal. He was tricked all this time… NO! This will not end with his death.
''I-I am… the Conqueror of Worlds… The one who shall conquer all he sees…'' Dark Decade begins proclaiming, each breath being a struggle, before slamming his foot across the ground. His body burns in dark magenta energy, fueling his will. ''I WILL NOT LOSE TO ANYONE, NOT EVEN YOU!''
Ohma just scoffs at his declaration. Dark Decade lets out a yell, charging at him with a punch that never touched Ohma who is now behind him. This staggers him, turning around and tries to kick him only for Ohma to appear on his right. Again, Dark Decade swings his arm to the right but hits the air as Ohma is now on the left. He keeps attacking as Ohma keeps evading it on a different spot, almost toying with him.
Tsukasa is watching this along with the others and none of them are able to understand Ohma's movement. It's not speed; it's like he's literally teleporting but not really, just appearing out of thin air. It's similar to Odin, if not the same but the way he disappears and reappears is terrifying as he does so in a single second.
Dark Decade quickly pulls back, needing more power as he dunks a card into his driver.
''KAMEN RIDE. ANCIENT OOO!'' The Dark Decadriver announces as Dark Decade transforms into Ancient OOO with the Medajaribur. He comes charging with faster speed, swinging at him but within that single few seconds; Ohma manifests a Ridewatch with Eiji startling as it has the OOO helmet.
''OOO!'' The Ridewatch announces without Ohma pressing it as multiple large energy forms of the Core Medals form around him and block the slash. Then each core manifests a different attack: Green are beams, yellow is lightning, blue are water tentacles, gray is a gravity blast and red is a torrent of flames. The attacks blast and knocks Dark Decade Complete out of that form. He groans in pain, holding his ground as he dunks another card.
''ETERNAL! KAMEN RIDE.'' The Dark Decadriver announces as Dark Decade summons Eternal and he grabs onto his back, stopping him in his tracks. Dark Decade growls as he and his Eternal summon both charge at Ohma with a fist but the king of Riders pulls out the W Ridewatch, shocking both Shotaro and Philip.
''W!'' The Ridewatch announces without Ohma pressing its button again as a powerful green-black cyclone tornado surrounds him and not only blocks Dark Decade and Eternal's fist but the tornado rams itself upon the dark riders, pushing him back before it explodes in a large W symbol. Eternal is destroyed while Dark Decade crashes hard onto the ground, sparks flying across his body.
Tsukasa and Daiki watch as that attack is otherworldly.
Grunting as he gets up again instantly, Dark Decade thrusts another Rider Card into his driver.
''KAMEN RIDE. EVOL BLACK HOLE!'' The Dark Decadriver announces as Dark Decade charges and becomes Evol's Black Hole form, vanishing with his insane speed. However, as soon as Dark Decade-Evol appears in front of Ohma; he notices that Ohma is gripping on the Build Ridewatch with his left hand and this time he presses its button, alarming Sento.
''BUILD!'' The Ridewatch announces as the rainbow colored energy of Genius Form surrounds Ohma. He vanishes and suddenly reappears, hitting Dark Decade-Evol instantly across the chest and actually paralyzing him on the spot. Ohma then moves a step forward and thrusts a palm strike with his right arm with such force, it blasts Dark Decade backwards as it also knocks him out of that form.
Grunting even more furious, Dark Decade pulls out a Rider Card and thrusts it into his driver to reset the fight in his favor.
''ATTACK RIDE. TIME VENT!'' The Dark Decadriver announces as the sky starts swirling and time begins flowing backwards. Tsukasa the others realize that Dark Decade plans to alter the moment that Zi-O-
''Naïve.'' Realizing what his plan is, Ohma interrupts by snapping his fingers. Suddenly the sky reverts back to its original state as time goes back to normal like nothing happened. This alarms Dark Decade, uttering in confusion and horror. ''M-My Time Vent?!''
This also shocks Tsukasa, not believing someone other than himself could try to oppose the Time Vent.
Scoffing, Ohma begins proclaiming as he walks up towards him. ''Odin, Cronus, Evol, Solomon and even Regard Omega; they all pale in comparison to the one who truly rules time, space, creation and destruction.'' He then proceeds to simply tap the right end of his driver, pushing the lever once as the number 2016 appears on the belt's screen.
''EX-AID TIME! CRITICAL STRIKE!'' The Ohma Driver announces as Ohma moves up instantly in front of Dark Decade and kicks him upward. He then leaps after him, performing quick, rapid successful drop kick dives over and over, bouncing up and down similar to Ex-Aid's attacks before finally stomp kicking him into the ground.
He can't accept losing like this. No! He won't! He's the strongest, the most powerful Rider in existence. His power is unrivaled, unmatched! He is the Conqueror of Worlds! HE CANNOT LET HIMSELF LOSE TO HIM!
''D-DAMN YOU!'' Dark Decade Complete screams out, rising up back and filling his power with all of his power. Ohma lands gently on the ground, watching as Dark Decade vows furiously. ''I WILL NOT LOSE MY CONQUEST! I WILL DESTROY YOU!'' He immediately thrusts a Rider Card into his driver as he leaps upward.
''FINAL ATTACK RIDE!'' The Dark Decadriver announces as multiple holographic cards surrounds Dark Decade towards Ohma in the same cylinder. Ohma just watches this as Dark Decade takes on a Rider Kick pose and dives down right at him. ''DARK DECADE!''
Ohma, raising his left arm at his opponent, manifests a round golden-black colored shield barrier before him that has clock-like time themes across it. Dark Decade still kicks upon the barrier, pushing all of his power to shatter through it but the barrier would not budge or even crack. And what's worse is that the barrier glows and literally causes Dark Decade's body to move back in time before he leaps up to perform his final attack before the barrier vanishes.
''Nani?!'' Dark Decade simply utters in confusion in what just happened. Ohma then moves so fast, almost faster than Clock-Up that within a second he's already in front of Dark Decade, pressing the palm of his right hand in front of his chest. Dark Decade and even Tsukasa barely saw him move, both greatly terrified.
''I have no use for you.'' Ohma declares as his visor eyes glows red. Golden electricity suddenly surges through his palm, stunning Dark Decade as Ohma's body vibrates violently and then that hand pushes onto Dark Decade's chest. A second later, a powerful explosive in the form of a purple electrical plasma attack hits and blasts through Dark Decade, sending him backwards so hard that his entire body is covered in sparks and the right side of his visor cracks and opens up, revealing the frightened eye of Dark Tsukasa. He screams as he's sent crashing onto the side of the wall of his tower, cracking and destroying that entire side of the building. It falls into the ground but dematerialized before it hits the bottom due to touching Ohma's power.
Tsukasa is speechless as he suddenly starts running up to his defeated evil counterpart. Ohma breathes calmly yet menacingly, watching him do so and lets him. That man is already dead.
''Hey!'' Tsukasa shouts, kneeling down to the badly, bloody wounded Great Leader; his Dark Decadriver destroyed in the progress of that attack. He can only grunt, unable to even move as he could only look at Tsukasa. He tries to move his arm, noticing his body deteriorating before Tsukasa's eyes.
''M-My world… My… conquest…'' The Great Leader begins uttering out what will be his final words and even more humiliating as those words will be spoken towards the one who he livid yet the only one who will understand him. ''H-He… He promised me… everything and yet… he was… using me too.''
His eyes tried to narrow towards Ohma but they too began to lose their light as tears escape his eyes.
''He's… a monster… A literal demon… H-He must not… exist for the stake… of life itself.'' Dark Tsukasa warns his counterpart, fearing that rider and what he is. He tries looking at Tsukasa, uttering his last words as his body begins to be covered in a black aura, using the last of his strength to grab his arm. ''D-don't… forget… about… me…'' His words cut short as his body erupts and degrades into black lights before they vanish before Tsukasa's eyes. He looks at his hand as the last sparks of the Great Leader, of his other self of this world, fades away.
Tsukasa looks down, rather saddened. Again, he couldn't keep his promise to Sayo. He was willingly to kill him but this; this was unjust. This was cruel. This was-
''He will be forgotten.'' Tsukasa staggers, standing up and stares towards Ohma, looking back at him as he reveals. ''I deleted him from all reality. Not even his power to return back from sheer memories will not work.''
Tsukasa makes a look. So Narutaki wasn't kidding that he ruined his life; he's capable of killing a Decade.
''I have been doing this for years, centuries since the original one of 2018, preventing any threats across all Rider Worlds from going out of control.'' Ohma begins to announce proudly, referring to the first version of Ohma that he comes across time and space. He then snickers, correcting himself. ''In fact, he pales in comparison to even I, the strongest version of the Demon King.''
Tsukasa gazes towards him with a narrow look before he questions him with a tone of dread yet fury. ''What the hell are you?''
''… Were you not paying attention to Woz's speech?'' The Dark King begins to question him, almost amused he asks him that. He raises his arms to his side as he announces himself. ''But do not be discouraged; I shall introduce myself again. I am the strongest, kindest king to ever be born; the perfect-ultimate Kamen Rider! I am the Demon King of Time, Ohma Zi-O!'' As his visor glows a murderous light upon declaring his name.
Ohma raises his right arm. Above the sky, it rains down multiple golden leaves. Natsumi looks at them, finding them pretty as Ohma then reveals to Tsukasa and the others. ''I have already return all Riders you summoned back to their timelines and worlds.'' He then looks at the Neo Heisei Riders. ''You 9 will leave as well. I expect you to keep your timelines- My timelines in check.''
''Wait, Sou-'' Sento tries to shout out to ''Sougo'' but he and all the Neo Heisei Riders all vanished in blinding lights, returning back to their worlds. Tsukasa and Kaito both see that, shocked by that ability; superior to the Aurora Curtains.
''Woz, it's time to leave. I will destroy this world and its timeline.'' Ohma then tells his advisor, crossing his arms behind his back as he turns around halfway back from Tsukasa. He then tells him in that position before fully turning his back. ''Do not fare, those outside of this world will be safe.''
Tsukasa just stares unease. In one half, he's relieved for the other Sayo but it doesn't change what he feels right now and they're negative emotions towards this man who he once referred to as a friend. And questions he needed an answer.
Ohma begins to walk away until Tsukasa yells out to him. ''WAIT!'' The Dark Rider soon stops as Tsukasa demands upsetly. ''What is the meaning of this, Sougo?!''
''…'' Ohma remains silent, not even responding to that name of his past.
''You said Dark Decade took your powers! You said you needed me to stop him!'' Tsukasa begins demanding more, not understanding why Dark Decade referred to himself as a successor or the reason behind Sougo asking for his help from the beginning of this journey.
''Was this… Was all of this a lie?!'' He demands furiously. Ohma does not respond but Daiki did speak up, informing Tsukasa. ''You might be right, Tsukasa-san. I've been in his world; it's a desert of nothing but death and survival.''
''It's not exactly that. That world was what Ohma created when he-'' Woz begins to clarify that but Ohma raises his arm to the side. He stops himself from speaking as his king then speaks, finishing what Woz started. ''When I became the Overlord of all Riders.'' He turns to face the furious, confused and hurt Tsukasa. ''And all of this was not a lie; it was a test.''
''Test?'' Yusuke questions, even more baffled by all of this. Ohma looks at him and scoffs as he explains himself. ''I wanted a Rider, the perfect Decade to be born who will do his job to destroy those that threatened all Rider Worlds and protect them.''
This shocks everyone with Natsumi not believing that, protesting it. ''T-that's not possible! My grandfather created the Decadriver because Dragonic-''
''And it was also created by my will, my demand of a Decade being born.'' Ohma then corrects her assumption as he goes on. ''Narutaki failed to appreciate the title of Destroyer and Dark Decade lacked any reason to do so. So a Decade must be born.''
His focus is now aimed towards Tsukasa as he reveals to him. ''I've had my eye on you since the day you unlocked your powers. I made it so that you would become Decade.''
Tsukasa just stares at him with a look of disbelief.
"T-that can't be! I had dreams of Tsukasa-" Natsumi begins to explain her dreams but Ohma snickers, informing her. "Those dreams were in a way your connection to the future Decade. After all, you carried the Decadriver with you. Just merely being close to it allowed you to see Decade's potential, his future."
Natsumi is taken back, meaning all of her dreams were parts of Tsukasa's future?
"In a way, the day you handed him the Decadriver was all predetermined by my design." Ohma then announces, further shocking everyone especially Tsukasa. That can't… no, he can't be serious. There's no way he would be telling-
''Eijiro Hikari, Dragonic, Daiki Kaito, Natsumi Hikari, the Absol named Layla…'' Ohma begins speaking names that were either part of Decade's creation and Tsukasa's journey. ''But most all, Sayo Kadoya. They all played a part in your growth. I'll even praise Narutaki and Dark Decade for playing their roles as well for they made you stronger and to your duties.''
He actually begins snickering, so proud of his results. Not only did he best Narutaki, the traitor, but also out-best Dark Decade. He soon proclaims proudly. ''You are worthy of being called Kamen Rider Decade, the Destroyer of Worlds and ironically the Protector of Worlds.''
His voice becomes firm and superior as he then says. ''You should be honored to gain my grace and serve beside me.''
Natsumi is silent, not believing what she's hearing or Daiki and Yusuke. Tsukasa has his head lowered, his hands trembling with anger.
''All this time… my journey up to this point and before I began…'' He begins to say, recalling all he's done, all he's accomplished, all of his pain, was not even real. He grits his teeth as he lifts his head up and yells furiously. ''WAS ALL YOU PLAYING THE LIVES OF SO MANY AS MERE CHESS PIECES!''
Natsumi and Yusuke are silent, not seeing Tsukasa this mad until way back against Narutaki.
''… And what of it?'' Ohma, however, questions his fury with a firm, stone cold voice. That enrages Tsukasa who continues speaking. ''This changes nothing. Every decision you made was yours. That day you became Decade; you could have never worn the driver and none of this would happen. Even you dying was of your choice.''
Tsukasa just glares. Even if it was his choice for the life he picked; he still manipulated everyone that led him to that path.
''Though why I picked you is simple: You fight for both selfish yet noble reasons.'' Ohma then reveals why he chose him in detail. ''You find a way to win, create connections, escape death, search worlds, destroy worlds, create stories including your own and defeat all of your foes. Only you have earned my respect to be Decade.''
Natsumi is silent by this point, impossible to think that he wanted Tsukasa as a Rider no less wanting his traits as a person in being Decade. She shakes her head as she then demands upsetly. "Then why bring back Narutaki!" She becomes madder. "He killed my grandpa! He killed Tsukasa once! He… HE DOESN'T DESERVE TO LIVE!"
Daiki eyes her, speechless by Natsumi's hate towards Narutaki.
"... I simply needed him." Ohma begins to answer his reasons. "Even though he was going to destroy the Rider Worlds; I will give him a second chance at life…" He stares towards Natsumi. "And grant you a chance to take your revenge, Kamen Rider Kiva-la."
Natsumi is stunned, looking at him. Her… revenge.
Tsukasa makes a face of disgust, gazing at him that he's actually going to make Natsumi follow a dark path like that.
''… And what of our friendship? What of the lives taken?! The lives you toyed with and lied to!'' Tsukasa then changes subject instantly, sounding just as madder. Ohma doesn't say a word at first before he ultimately does with a cold, demanding voice. ''… A necessity. Everything requires a sacrifice. And as for our friendship; a King has no need for fellowship; only loyalty.''
''…'' Silent yet angry at his response, Tsukasa slowly reaches and pulls out a Rider Card from his Ride Booker.
''Natsumi, Kaito, Layla; we've all suffered because you decided to play a cruel game with our lives…'' Tsukasa begins to say, mad at the lives he manipulated, including his own; he won't let him get away with none of it. ''I won't forgive you!''
Not taking his declaration as a threat, Ohma simply chuckles as he questions him. ''Do you wish to spar with me, Decade?''
That triggers Tsukasa with a death glare. Ohma just chuckles again as his face before he taunts him, wanting him to come at him by taking a step forward. ''Humor me. Come, Destroyer.''
Without a moment of hesitation, Tsukasa accepts his invitation as he comes charging at him. Natsumi panics, trying to call out to him to stop but he wouldn't get the chance as he shouts out furiously, thrusting his card into his Neo Decadriver. ''HENSHIN!'' He soon pushes the levers of his belt forward.
''KAMEN RIDE! DECADE!'' The Neo Decadriver announces as multiple transparent lights overlap around him as he gets up close to Ohma and swings his right fist at him, transforming into Neo Decade. The punch connects but is immediately caught by Ohma as the attack pushes him back with Decade pushing forward. Sparks fly out from Ohma's hand and his feet, withholding his ground but dragging him backwards.
Ohma Zi-O grunts a bit as Neo Decade's fist actually pushes him slightly back, feeling the pressure of his fury and power. However, he soon releases a bit of his power to stop himself and holds his ground regardless of Decade still trying to push forward.
''Neo Decade…'' Ohma begins to speak of praising, astonished by this increased power of his evolved form. ''Hahaha. Your power is worthy to be acknowledged!'' He laughs at the challenge provided from him.
Ohma raises his right leg and dashes with such speed that he instantly appears in front of the magenta colored rider and delivers a stomping kick across Decade's stomach. He gasps in pain as the kick sends him flying backwards so hard that he's almost tossed off the rooftop if not for his feet grinding desperately onto the ground to not fall and manage to stop himself. Natsumi gasps of worry while Kaito lifts himself up, actually worryingly for him as that kick is that strong. Decade breathes heavily, never feeling anything this overwhelming before.
''But it can never hope to reach the heights of my power!'' Ohma then proclaims, praising his own greatness and power.
Decade breathes as he pulls out a Rider Card and dunks it into his driver.
''KAMEN RIDE! DRIVE!'' The Neo Decadriver announces as Decade transforms into Drive. He moves fast right at him but Ohma simply taps the left end of his driver, pushing the lever once as the number 2000 appears on his screen.
''KUUGA TIME! MIGHTY KICK!'' The Ohma Driver announces as Ohma performs a kick as Decade-Drive swings his own, appearing right in front of him, and the two kicks clash. Sparks fly out with enough force to push Decade back, reverting back to base while Ohma remains still. Decade scoffs as he slides another card into his belt.
''SUPER KAMEN RIDE! HIBIKI KURENAI!'' The Neo Decadriver announces as he transforms into Hibiki's super form, leaping right at him with a fiery kick. Ohma simply taps the right end of his driver, pushing the lever once as the number 2015 appears on his screen.
''GHOST TIME! OMEGA DRIVE!'' The Ohma Driver announces as Decade-Hibiki kicks through him but he phases through him. Decade quickly turns and delivers a punch but Ohma vanishes like a ghost before he punches him with the energy of the Eyecon symbol behind him, slamming him away and sending him crashing into the ground.
Ohma scoffs as he stands there and he hears the Neo Decadriver announcing. ''SUPER KAMEN RIDE! W FANGJOKER!'' Leaping as he spins and slashes through the ground with his shoulder and leg blades, Decade emerges in W's Super form as he comes right at Ohma who taps the right end of his driver, pushing it as the number 2011 appears on the screen of the belt.
''FOURZE TIME! LIMIT BREAK!'' The Ohma Driver announces as Ohma raises his hand and summons the Shield Astro Switch, blocking Decade-W's attack and then uses the combination of the Chainsaw and Gatling Switches, blasting Decade backwards as he reverts to base form.
Decade stands up, breathing but not beaten, as he thrust another Rider Card into his driver.
''KAMEN RIDE! EX-AID!'' The Neo Decadriver announces as Decade transforms into Ex-Aid. Ohma fires a barrage of spheres of energy from his right hand but Decade leaps around them, zig-zagging as multiple Energy Items medals manifest and he uses them. He speeds up massively as he bashes through the energy spheres thanks to the Iron and Muscle medals. He then reaches Ohma and kicks him into the air before he leaps up after him with the High-Jump medal and grows massively large with the Giant medal. Decade-Ex-Aid prepares to perform a powerful giant uppercut at the Overlord until Ohma manifests a Ridewatch and he presses it.
''KABUTO!'' The Ridewatch announces as he moves through Clock-Up and delivers multiple unseen attacks all over Decade-Ex-Aid's body before he explodes in multiple sparks. Decade screams as he hits the ground, reverted back into base form. Ohma descends downward and slowly as if floating, swiping off dirt on his chest.
Decade stands up again, realizing this is pointless. He'll have to go all out, pulling out the K-Touch and swapping it immediately with the driver before pressing the touch screen.
''FINAL KAMEN RIDE!'' The K-Touch begins to announce as Decade's body glows and transforms into his Neo Complete form. ''NEO DECADE COMPLETE!''
Neo Decade dashes at him with such speed that he delivers a direct hit across his chest. Ohma is pushed backwards, sparks actually flying out of him. He touches his chest, feeling the burned damage, and soon begins to snicker before he laughs ominously. ''Hahaha… HAHAHA!'' He laughs louder, never receiving an attack that actually hurts. ''Good! Your power is as strong as I hoped…''
His words are slowly cut short, gazing towards Neo Decade Complete, noticing something off about it. He then utters out, actually mystified. ''But I am puzzled why you don't have the final form powers of my younger self.''
Natsumi blinks by the younger self part but Kaito did notice that the new Decade Complete doesn't have the final form of Zi-O Ride Card on him. Decade doesn't answer it, squeezing his fists tighter.
''No matter. It means your power will only grow stronger. Most interesting!'' Ohma proclaims, actually more please as that means this Decade is worthy of his attention. This pisses Decade as he touches the symbol of Den-O on his Neo K-Touch. "Then I'll finish this here!"
''DEN-O! KAMEN RIDE! LINER FORM!'' The Neo K-Touch announces as Den-O in his Liner Form appears alongside Decade who wields the Ride Booker sword form. He summons tracks through the DenKamen Sword and rides on the train tracks as does Decade, charging at Ohma who summons another Ridewatch.
''HIBIKI!'' The Ridewatch announces as Ohma summons purple flames from a demonic mouth that manifests from where his mouth piece would be at, burning through the tracks and blasting Decade backwards while burning Den-O into nothing.
Decade lands swiftly on the ground as he slides a Rider Card into his driver, tapping on it.
''FINAL KAMEN RIDE! BUILD GENIUS!'' The Neo Decadriver announced as Decade Complete transforms into Build Genius. He soon vanishes as a blur of light, appearing behind Ohma and swings a punch at him only for Ohma to twirl his arm and suddenly kicking Decade-Build back is Wizard in Infinity Style.
''Nani?'' Neo Decade utters in shock with Daiki warning him by assumption. ''He summoned him out of thin air! Careful, Tsukasa-san!'' He witnessed Wizard appearing out of thin air the moment Ohma twirled his wrist.
Ohma chuckles as he reveals. ''You two are not the only ones who may call upon fake riders.'' Wizard Infinity charges as Decade-Build clashes fists before they become blurs of light, dashing and clashing among themselves. Ohma watches as he soon taps on the right end of his driver as it counts down to 2012 on its screen.
''WIZARD TIME! KICK STRIKE!'' The Ohma Driver announces as Ohma raises his right and left arms forward towards Decade, still fighting as a blur against the other Wizard. Magical circles form in front of each arm as the left one fires a gravity soundwave and the right releases a burst of lightning. The gravity suddenly pulls Decade and moves him to the lightning blast, hitting him directly. Neo Decade screams as Ohma dashes to his front with Infinity Style speed as does the other Wizard to Decade's front. The two then deliver a combination kick, so hard, it launches Decade-Build almost nearly flying out of the rooftop if not for him stabbing his Ride Booker into the ground and stopping himself.
Decade, reverted back to Complete form, breathes heavily as he looks forward, almost blurry, at Ohma as Wizard vanishes. He's this strong; he can't believe this. No. He can't just give up. It won't end here!
Standing up fully, Decade unfolds the blade part of his Ride Booker and utters out. ''Come, Decade Buster!'' Magenta shine wraps around the bladeless Ride Booker as the Decade Buster manifests already attached to his main weapon.
Decade suddenly teleports through an Aurora Curtain as he reappears behind Ohma and swings the great sword at him only for Ohma to block it without looking. Decade grits, realizing that Ohma has the powers of Zi-O too to see into the future. But this won't stop Decade, swinging faster and harder.
Ohma blocks each slash with his forearms but the last swing, coated in magenta energy, explodes and launches him backwards, actually knocking him out of the rooftop and yet Ohma is literally standing on the ground. Natsumi and the others freak out as the Demon King walks on the air, stepping back on the rooftop as he approaches Decade who slides a Rider Card into his great sword.
''FINAL ATTACK RIDE! KIVA EMPEROR!'' The Decade Buster announces as it changes into Kiva's Zanvat Sword. He swings and fires a red crimson beam at Ohma who catches it, exploding upon him but he just walks out of the smoke. He chuckles, truly impressed as Decade is already coming at him with his transformed sword, slashing him twice across the chest. Sparks fly out but Ohma withstands them, laughing as he comments with astonishment. ''Wonderful! The doctor did well to create this sword for you.''
That surprises Decade as does Natsumi.
''So he too…'' Daiki begins to conclude with Ohma nodding to his theory. ''Correct. Other than kidnapping Natsumi Hikari; he followed my orders to the teeth as did Junichi Kaito.''
Decade groans, even angrier at this man using his chess pieces like that. The Decade Buster changes back as Decade slides in another Rider Card.
''FINAL ATTACK RIDE! FOURZE COSMIC STATES!'' The Decade Buster announces as it changes into Fourze's Barizen Sword, blasting forward towards the dark Zi-O.
Ohma simply moves his left hand forward, summoning Agito Shining Form who's swinging his blades at Neo Decade who rockets around his swings with his sword. He flies in a loop downward as he's surrounded in flames and electricity. He dives down and pierces through Agito, destroying him. Decade then pulls the lever down, changing the rocket into its sword form and charges at Ohma who quickly taps the left end of his Driver as the screen shows the number 2004.
''BLADE TIME! LIGHTNING BLAST!'' The Ohma Driver announces as Ohma raises his hands to his sides, manifesting spinning Undead cards: One metallic and the other with lightning around it. He throws them at Decade who cuts through them, slashing them apart only to get slashed back by both the summoned Blade and Gaim in their Super forms, slashing him right back and sparks fly out.
Decade staggers back hard as the Decade Buster reverts back to normal and vanishes. Decade still gets up, panting as he dunks a Rider Card and jumps forward.
''FINAL KAMEN RIDE!'' The Neo Decadriver announces as Decade performs a Rider Kick as his whole body is consumed in darkness but quickly coated in light, emerging as Kuuga's true final form. ''KUUGA SUPER RISING ULTIMATE!'' He kicks through both summoned riders so fast that they shattered into pieces.
Ohma scoffs as he approaches Decade-Kuuga who charges, swinging a punch that Ohma parries with his own fist and then clashes their punches. Sparks fly out between both attacks, knocking the other back only for them to charge again. Decade-Kuuga swings a golden kick as Ohma swings a black-golden energy kick. Both kicks collided, releasing an explosion that blasts the two apart. Neo Decade Complete reverts back but he still charges, delivering a barrage of magenta energy punches upon Ohma. He tanks each hit until his visor eyes glow and the clock arrow-like cape spins and he releases an energy sphere that flies through him and at Decade. The magenta rider tanks the attack, trying to consume him but he holds his ground long enough to punch the sphere and destroys it.
However, that's enough time for Ohma to summon a new Ridewatch based on Decade.
''DECADE!'' The Ridewatch announces as Ohma manifests multiple Aurora Curtains, each one firing numerous and different Rider attacks. Decade panics as he tries dodging each one of the attacks but ultimately the remaining few hit him and explodes on impact, shaking the whole building.
Natsumi and the others watch in dread as the smoke clears of the explosion and Decade emerges, still holding on but he's badly damaged. He breathes, nearly out of energy and stamina. Ohma watches as the Aurora Curtains vanish and he asks in a taunting, cruel tone. ''Are we done?''
Squeezing his fist, Decade pulls out his final Rider Card to end this.
''This attack will decide it all!'' He declares, thrusting it into his driver.
''FINAL ATTACK RIDE!'' The Neo Decadriver announces as Decade prepares to jump.
Ohma simply snickers deeply, pushing both lever ends of his driver as a ''TICK'' is heard and the driver announces. ''END TIME!''
Decade leaps up as does Ohma, both of them surrounded in their respective energies.
''DECADE!'' The Neo Decadriver announces as Decade does his Rider Kick pose as multiple holographic cards form around him. Ohma also does a Rider Kick as his body radiates in black, golden energy, burning like a sun as the driver announces. ''OHMA ZI-O FINISHING STRIKE!'' The clock arrow capes move themselves upward over his shoulders to resemble Zi-O's arrowheads.
Everyone watches as the two Riders fly at the other and collide, streams of magenta and black golden energies smash against the other. The world quakes, the sky swirls, colors around them begin to fade; their Rider Kicks was like two Big Bangs occurring at the same time and neither one backing down. Decade pushes harder, using all his power and it seems to be working.
However; Ohma, letting out a small chuckle, suddenly erupts in grander power so much so it consumes Decade's and the Dark Rider kicks through Decade before landing onto the ground. Natsumi can only widen her eyes in horror as Ohma proclaims calmly. ''This is the Overlord's Decimation.''
Decade's body glows before he lets out a horrific scream. ''AAAAAWWWW!'' His body explodes in the black-golden flames of Ohma and the attack expands across the whole city, consuming everyone and everything; annihilating all living beings and everything else into nothing but sand.
The only ones to remain are Ohma and Woz who is blissed the mercy of his king.
''Rejoice, my king!'' He begins preaching of the glory of Ohma. The dark Zi-O doesn't say a word, looking across the lifeless city, every life taken away by his sheer power.
Suddenly he hears a loud cough as he turns and he snickers, seeing that it is Dragonic with Layla, Jigglypuff and Selina completely safe from what Ohma did. The purple dragon breathes, adjusting his fedora hat as he asks him. ''You mind… you know, fixing this?''
Ohma looks at him and lets out a small chuckle. He twirls his wrist and snaps his fingers. Suddenly everything begins to rewind by swirls of golden flower petals, all destruction, everything begins to reform and return to its original state. The buildings were restored, the people revived and Tsukasa and the others returned to life with all damaged and their strengths restored.
They were speechless, not even sure what happened as Yusuke looks down and gasps to see his Arcle, completely fixed. ''My belt!'' He smiles in relief, thinking he lost it forever.
The Purrloin runs over and pounces on top of Daiki's head, purring joyfully to see him still living. ''Nyan-Nyan!''
Daiki tries to smile too, moving his right hand as he's wielding the Neo Diendriver and his other hand is holding his K-Touch, both restored and good as new too. At least he's not retiring anytime soon.
Natsumi looks around astonished by what even happened until a familiar voice speaks up, almost woozy. ''Oh my… I really need a smooch now…''
She turns around fast and sees the little white bat, floating and alive. She slowly stares at her before she starts crying, rushing over and tries to hug her, uttering out in joy. ''Kiva-la!''
Kiva-la blinks really surprised but her eyes flash red or warm, happy to be hugged by her partner.
While everyone else is happy, Tsukasa is actually sweating in horror, looking at himself and the Neo Decadriver and K-Touch still in his possession. He… he died. No doubt he died again but he's alive again and everyone else also died in that moment too but they're all alive.
He turns towards Ohma with a horrified expression, trying to speak. ''Y-You…''
Ohma looks at him and laughs softly as he tells him. ''My gift to you. I return all that Dark Decade and even I destroyed. Every world he left in ruin has been restored as well. That includes Diend and Layla's worlds and their people, well almost everyone. Junichi had to pay the price.''
Layla startles in surprise. Her world… is alive. Daiki is also surprised too, not sure how to feel but he is content to know his family and friends are alive… and harder to explain what happened to his brother.
''You should be thankful God does care. For as King, I see fit to show gracefulness and humility to all below me.'' Ohma proclaims, boasting his power and abilities to that of a God who will grant mercy and even reward his servants.
Tsukasa, however, doesn't see it like that as he protests angrily. ''You're no god or a kind king! Dark Decade was right. You are a worst monster than him!''
Ohma actually laughs at this, not denying that he is not wrong but he still corrects him. ''That is still my kindness as a monster, as the Demon King!'' His visor eyes glows as he warns him. ''You still serve me even when you don't believe so. Accept it, Decade.''
That enrages Tsukasa so badly as he straps on the Neo Decadriver again as he holds a Decade Rider Card. He refuses; he will not let this monster exist anymore!
''HEN-'' Tsukasa begins to shout to everyone's dismay, about to thrust his Rider Card into his driver until the wrist of that hand is grabbed and caught by Dragonic, floating right in front of him. Tsukasa, with a visibly shocked face of shock, slowly eyes the purple dragon before he yells at him. ''Let go of me, Dragonic!''
The dragon does not, only enrage Tsukasa further who yells louder, trying to break free of his grip. ''I SAID LET-''
Tsukasa gasps, his vision becoming blurry as he suddenly drops on his knees; gut punched by the dragon before he drops on the ground. Ohma looks at this as Dragonic tells him calmly. ''We're done here.''
Ohma scoffs as he accepts with his arms crossed. ''Good. This was a good spar.''
Tsukasa grunts in pain, literally in pain as he can only lift his head up. He watches as Ohma eyes the dragon and tells him. ''I am glad you kept my secret from the rest, Immortal Dragon.''
Natsumi is shocked to hear that, eyeing Dragonic who has a stoic face, his eyes covered by the shade of his fedora.
''After all, this was necessary to see if Decade is worthy of his title and if he can be of use against the Darkness Emperor.'' Ohma then proclaims, looking up at the sky; almost looking at something he can see and it bothers him.
He turns his back towards the group, eyeing Yusuke. ''But first.'' He snaps his fingers as Yusuke starts glowing to his shock. ''Woah guys-'' His words are cut off as his body shines and he vanishes entirely.
''Yusuke just-'' Natsumi tries uttering in surprise only for Ohma to inform her and the others. ''I teleported him back to his world. I will do the same with the rest of you.'' As he starts walking to the rebuilt throne of Dark Decade.
Natsumi eyes him, not sure how or what to say to this man. Is he still Sougo or Zi-O or is he this Ohma now. No, he must… he must still be their friend.
''Sougo…'' She tries to speak with a concerning voice towards him. Pausing for a moment before sitting on the throne chair, Ohma's body begins to glow and dies out, revealing to be Sougo who is now wearing a black, golden king robed outfit minus the cape. The throne changes into a black-golden design with themes resembling a King with the Ohma Zi-O symbol on top of the head.
''Sougo is still my name…'' Sougo begins to say with his eyes closed. But, as he crosses his left leg over his right tight and adjusting his position, he opens his eyes as they are now red than the soft brown eyes she remembered.
''But you will refer to me as your Overlord, Ohma Zi-O.'' This Sougo tells her with a smug smirk to Natsumi's dismay, looking sad. He ignores her sadness as he looks down to Tsukasa and tells him in a taunting voice. ''I look forward seeing you again, Tsukasa.''
Tsukasa glares angrily yet in pain as Daiki pulls him up.
''Oh and Dragonic…'' Sougo then says, gazing towards the purple dragon as he warns him. ''My advice is you should check up on your world. I mean, our world.''
Dragonic looks at him with a growing, worrying expression while Tsukasa is more confused by the "Our World" part. Sougo resumes saying with a smirk. ''I wonder how the Dragon Knight is doing over there. What was his name…''
He starts tapping the side of his head, pretending to remember it and finally does reveal it. ''Takao Mutou. He has a lovely family. Would be dreadful if any despair would happen to them, no?''
That last line horrifies the calm dragon, actually growling in panic. Sougo sighs as he tells him with an amusing, cruel yet bored smile. ''I await when you ask me for that favor though.'' He snaps his fingers as the group are covered in a light and vanishes along with the Hikari Studio.
It was just him and Woz who told his overlord with a bow and smile. ''They will appreciate what you did, my king.''
''… Time will tell…'' Sougo simply responds with a narrow gaze. He sighs as he then says with a firm tone. ''Let's go, Woz.''
The two suddenly vanish along with the throne chair all while the world around them fades into darkness, ceasing to exist entirely.
Next thing the group knew was that they were inside Hikari Studio. Natsumi blinks as she runs up to the window and breathes a sigh of relief; they are back to her world.
''We're back!'' She expresses joyfully, just happy to be back home.
''Nyan~Nyan.'' Selina purrs to Daiki about if they'll go back to their world. Daiki is iffy about that but he does want to as he answers her. ''Yea, maybe I could see them.''
The Purrloin grins, thinking that will cheer him up.
Layla is quiet, looking down as she has a world restored and one she belongs… but… it wouldn't be the same as she looks at Natsumi. No, it wouldn't be home anymore.
''Absol!'' Layla barks smiling, making up her mind that she wants to be here. Natsumi turns to eye her, surprised by her decision as she tells her. ''But Layla, your home is-''
''Absol-Absol!'' Layla barks again, approaching her with a smile; she wants to be here because this is her home. Natsumi looks at her and just smiles softly, petting her head. ''You're right. This is your home now.''
Layla blushes, nodding. Jigglypuff cries too as she likes this place too. That and she can sing to customers so everyone wins!
''But we can visit there anytime you want. Right, Tsukasa-kun?'' Natsumi then promises the Absol as she turns to face-
Her optimistic smile slowly changes into a worrying gaze, staring at Tsukasa glaring down with such hate towards the purple dragon, already sitting on a table and eating a bowl of rice. Right… that reveal; she forgot.
Layla also frowns as Tsukasa has never been this furious since well she nearly died.
''Oh he's mad at our dragon friend mooch~'' Kiva-la coos, pointing to the obvious as she sits on Natsumi's head. Natsumi frowns, having a bad feeling about this while Daiki and Selina also watch.
''…'' Tsukasa looks silent, glaring coldly at Dragonic who's eating his food but with a look of disappointment. Not for the food but for what comes next.
"Um Dragonic, did you know of Tsukasa-kun's plan?" Natsumi, wanting to avoid any fighting, asks the purple dragon who looks at her and smiles. "Yep! I did. The Neo Heisei Rider Cards were too new for the outdated Decadriver. So what Tsukasa-kun pull off was slide all 10 of the Neo Heisei cards into his driver, overloading their powers together to allow the Decadriver to force an update and transform into the Neo Decadriver. Honestly, it's a brilliant plan. Tsukasa-kun did-"
''How long?'' Interrupting the moment, Tsukasa breaks the silence. The dragon turns towards him, putting down his bowl as he finally responds. ''… Since the beginning I suspected he was not Zi-O but Ohma.''
''Was not?'' Natsumi utters puzzled. Dragonic eyes her as he tells everyone present. ''Ohma is Zi-O's possible future, his current dark future but it is a future that can be changed. His fate can be altered. I believe that Ohma Day will never-''
''No.'' Dragonic staggers, turning back at Tsukasa who utters those words. He's made up his mind from the moment he witnessed Ohma fighting and killing Dark Decade and how he killed every one of them; that thing must die.
''Destroying Ohma is necessary. So destroying the real Zi-O, Ohma's past self, will kill Ohma, right?'' Tsukasa declares strongly about this decision. That causes the dragon to growl as he corrects his stupid assumption. ''Have you not heard of a freaking Paradox or damaging the time-space continuum, Tsukasa?! Do you wish to end up like what happened to Narutaki!''
Tsukasa glares at him with a look of disdain towards him, correcting him. ''Narutaki crossed the line, jeopardizing all Rider Worlds. I won't as I'll only go after Zi-O.''
He begins to let out a small chuckle, rather cruel before he resumes saying. ''Ohma loves the challenge. Maybe he believes it'll a good warm up for his younger self-''
''I will not let you do such thing!'' Tsukasa glares at Dragonic, interrupting him as he tries talking him out. ''Ohma is evil but he is still the King of Riders, a necessary evil and one who could still become a true hero! Just like you, Tsukasa-kun.''
Tsukasa just gives him a look of contempt and loathes his words, insulting him. ''How naïve are you, dragon?!''
Dragonic growls as he disagrees, protesting upset. ''I'm not naïve. I see hope in people! As I see that hope in you! You're just angry at-''
Tsukasa snaps at what he's about to say and immediately responds madly. ''Yes! I am angry for all he's done!''
Natsumi is silent as she realizes why he's this mad; he was used again. He's been betrayed by Kaito, by Layla and yet they did it because they thought it was the right thing but Sougo- No, Ohma betrayed him like it was a damn game: A game that so many lives didn't matter or who could live or die. And worst, this whole adventure, his journey from before he became Decade was all planned and hoaxed to Ohma's liking. They were chess pieces and predicted ones, no free will and used by Ohma's entertainment.
"My entire life, Dragonic; was his chess board! Even Sayo... my little sister... was part of this. HOW CAN YOU NOT SEE THIS WRONG!" Tsukasa yells out, feeling more than betrayed like every decision he's made up to now was all Ohma's doing.
''This entire journey was false, a fake just for Ohma's amusement! Just a damn game! He set this from when I became Decade! ALL THIS TIME UP TILL NOW!'' He argues furiously, reminded of all that's happened and certain that his sister's death was all his doing too. It's like all the good, all the things he's done has been a lab rat's test course, manipulated by him. Tsukasa grits his teeth, uttering in disgust. ''This was all a goddamn waste of time! All of it a damn waste.''
Daiki actually frowns a bit, wondering if Ohma really has been manipulating them like toys.
''… Take that back.'' Tsukasa raises his head towards the purple dragon, squeezing his claws into a fist. He turns towards him, glaring furiously at what he said because to him; he can't accept that what he's done, all the good; to be a waste.
''Say that about the memories you gain, the powers you earned, the people you've helped and connected, and the worlds you capture their images and saved!'' Dragonic begins proclaiming with a stern voice, glaring at him with such disappointment as if reflecting on his own failures and he doesn't want to feel the same he's been as for Eons.
''Never call anything precious as a waste of time, Tsukasa Kadoya. Ohma never involved Sayo, he still has a damn soul!'' Dragonic warns Tsukasa with the firmest, most serious tone he's ever spoken with; his eyes gleaming as if through the lenses or the screen of another figure, inhuman with demonic moth wings killing those that Dragonic cared for long ago. ''And you becoming Decade was all on your hands because you cared, you loved becoming a rider! So stop lying to yourself. You'll regret it when despair takes it all away.''
Just saying that word causes Dragonic to snap out, recalling the warning Ohma gave him. He quickly flies past Tsukasa as he says. ''We'll resume this conversation later. I have to go.''
''To the World of the Dragon Knight?'' Tsukasa immediately questions him, almost certain where he plans to go from what Ohma also said. Dragonic floats there in the air, not even turning around to face him as he orders him. ''You're not coming.''
''Please. Of course we're-'' Scoffing at his warning, Tsukasa begins to protest as they're going to his world… only for Dragonic to turn around and roar angrily. ''NONE OF YOU ARE COMING AND THAT IS FINAL!''
This shocks everyone, silent by Dragonic's overreaction. He breathes heavily as he warns them with a grim voice. ''If you think Ohma is a nightmare, then Sufferess is a living-''
His words are immediately cut short, realizing that Tsukasa will just ignore his warnings and… and just the thought of it scares the purple dragon. He knows Decade can get even stronger but right now and in his current mindset; he'll die by his hands. He can't let that happen.
''There's no point discussing this with you.'' Dragonic changes the subject, instead calling him out with an uncaring voice. ''You're a Destroyer after all. You only destroy. You never believed you were ever once a hero.''
That hit Tsukasa hard, more than any damage anyone has done to him. Sure, he's never admitted he was once a hero but… but Dragonic did, until now.
''But the Dragon Knight is a real hero and he needs me more than you do now.'' Dragonic proclaims, needing to get back home and check up on Takao and his family. He needs to get there. He eyes Natsumi and tells her and the others with a soft smile and a small wave. ''I'll return soon, Natsumi-chan, everyone.''
Natsumi stares at him silently, waving goodbye back.
Dragonic looks back at Tsukasa, staring mad at him and the dragon does the same, not even bothering in saying goodbye. He just growls, turning his back and thrusts his claw, ripping open the fabric of reality to reveal a portal. He steps inside as the fabric behind him reattaches itself and vanishes, along with the dragon as if nothing happened.
The room has an awkward silence with Tsukasa staring at the spot where Dragonic vanished out of thin air.
''… That was harsh, huh Tsukasa-san.'' Daiki breaks the silence with a taunting remark.
Tsukasa turns towards him and gives him a death glare as Daiki cracks a nervous smirk before he says awkwardly. ''Well… I got a family to see and… break some bad news too.'' Frowning about his brother's passing with Selina purring. ''Nyan-Nyan!''
They begin to walk away until Daiki tells them. ''Until we cross paths again.'' He and Selina soon run off, heading off to their own journey.
Now it's just the main group alone with Jiggly crying with concern. ''Jiggly.''
Natsumi eyes her and smiles, petting her head as she says. ''Yea, I think Tsukasa-kun needs some time alone.''
''Absol.'' Layla agrees with her, frowning towards Tsukasa. They walk away with Kiva-la cooing as she floats above Natsumi.
Tsukasa stands there now, alone, staring at the spot that Dragonic vanished. Ohma, this Sufferess, the Dragon Knight; how much does that dragon know? He has questions that demand answers. So he'll stay where he is until he returns to answer them. He'll be back.
However, Dragonic wouldn't come back sooner or later.
Author's Note: Time to clarify things:
1) This is now full on Fanfic territory, using elements from the Decade series from the TV Series, Movies and even Novels (which I already used so yea).
2) … So how many Kamen Rider Fans believed that Sougo was Sougo and not Ohma? Yea… I liked this dark twist that it was never the Sougo we know but his dark future self, Ohma. I kinda gave myself goose grumps how frightening I made the reveal.
3) To better explain to non-Kamen Rider fans, Ohma Zi-O is the dark possible future of Sougo/Zi-O that turns him into a demon king who believes what he's doing is right but he basically killed like 50% of humanity and all riders to rule over all of time and space. He is considered and still considered the strongest Kamen Rider with powers that if I have to compare him to… In Pokémon terms, he is Arceus, Giratina, Dialga and Palkia put together. In Digimon terms, he's ZeedMillenniummon. I'm not joking. Ohma is OP and SO EVIL BADASS that you think he's not, look up at the few fights he's been in. He one-shots multiple final boss villains from the Heisei Era, freezes time, erases time, rewind time, creation, destruction and has all the powers of all the Heisei Era Riders. I don't know why he doesn't have the Showa Era powers but it's possible he does as well as the Reiwa Era. I like Ohma's personality and his demeanor. He knows he's evil and yet he still believes he is kind. Also, his voice is played by the voice actor who does Kiritsugu Emiya from Fate/Zero. Ironic, he did became a "hero".
So back to Dark Zi-O... why isn't this a thing? It works as a first stage before we get to Ohma. I'm just saying. Would explain much.
In Tales of the Decade; I made Ohma MORE OP. Since the idea of multiverses, not related to Kamen Rider, exist; he would scale to such multiverses and be STRONGER. And more since he's from the World of the Dragon Knight. Kaguya, PFF, bitch slapped. Yhwach? Never existed. Father? ATOMIZED. And he said to Dragonic that they share the same world… So let me ask you this: What the hell is the Dark Lord supposed to do to a being that exists far in the future and could erase him at any time. In fact, I think I made it clear that Ohma can kill Tsukasa and restore him and everyone else (who he desires) back to life and restore anything lost back, good as new as well as return all to their previous state (TO HIS DESIRES). Ohma is a monster! UNSTOPPABLE EVEN. A GOD?! Heck, he would give problems to nearly all of the Fate series, flexing why he is King. Gilamesh will finally have a worthy foe.
Oh and Woz, he's basically his hype man and loyal servant. He's a rider too. I wanted to add him in just because it feels right. And he's awesome.
4) This entire story, even to the extent of the first Tales of, was all plotted by Ohma to decide who has the right to be called Decade. And obviously he preferred the actual Tsukasa over the Great Leader as he evolved, grew in power, and he's been traveling to learn the multiverse while the Great Leader gets lazy and only conquers. And the hard thing to say... Dragonic knew this. There's a reason why and it was mentioned many times without mentioning his name but I'll say it: Dragonic needs Tsukasa... to kill Sufferess.
For non-DKR fans; WTF is this Sufferess? Well... If Ohma is supposed to be a God, Sufferess is a GOD of Despair. SO YEA... Read DKR.
5) Dark Decade's death is a reference to Zi-O VS Decade's SMALL, disappointing fight between a half powered, drained and tried Decade Complete 21 vs not actual, Kid Ohma. It sucks but that moment was still okay... BUT IT SUCKS! I hate THIS SPECIAL! We were promised DECADE VS ZI-O! Not a half-baked story that Sougo's mind is splitted into pieces, Narutaki uses this to kill Decade and wasn't even there for most of the story. I hate this. I HATE THIS SPECIAL. I hate the fight scenes, I hate the laziness. NOT EVEN PROPER ZI-O WAS THIS LAZY! NOT EVEN THE GEIZ SPECIAL WAS THIS BAD! OH MY GOD. I HATE IT.
And the worst part of it... Tsukasa dies like a bitch. NO. FUCK THIS SPECIAL FUCK IT! This is worst than Eiji's death. THIS IS WORST than Ryuki's final episodes and ending. I hate this Special. I HATE IT. WTF HAPPENED?! WHO WROTE THIS?!
Here's how I pictured the Special ACTUALLY being about: Tsukasa's is near death's door and he wants to fight Sougo if the so-called King of Time can handle the multiverse without him by battling him and it's a long drown out fight that Sougo has been holding back because he doesn't want to kill Tsukasa. MAYBE add Narutaki as a villain who wants Zi-O to kill Decade, REVEAL HIS BACKSTORY! HOW THE FUCK DO WE KNOW NOTHING ABOUT THIS GUY, 10+ YEARS LATER?! WE KNOW HIM LESS THAN DAIKI?! THEY EVEN RUIN OHMA?! OHMA ZI-O! NO! FUCK THIS CRAP!
I... I hate that special so much, by the way.
6) Neo Decade vs Ohma fight is one-sided and yet it is WAY BETTER than the fight we did get... in fact this fight is worth calling it a masterpiece! Plus, he still kills Tsukasa and everyone but Dragonic and Ohma rewinds time to bring them all back (only those he desired to bring back).
7) Why isn't it 68-year-old Sougo but a younger Sougo dressed differently? EH… Why not? He's the King of Time, I'd assume Sougo could choose to become young forever rather than look like an old man? Is Zi-O immortal due to his powers? Hmm… I wonder. YES?!
8) Probably the most emotional we got Tsukasa not since when Narutaki revealed he killed Natsumi's grandfather. And he's not wrong, this hit him really hard. Lied, played and betrayed again; this was the last straw and the worst blow came from Dragonic. Remember, this little dragon who's lived a lifetime longer than any of them combined wanted Tsukasa to be a hero and he did... but the real reason behind it was so much worst and the idea that Tsukasa had to become Decade by having Sayo die is the worst blow to him. You can't blame him. Again, we can't blame Dragonic either. If all you see is death by the hands of a psychopathic "despair" being; you too would be desperate and need something to stop that monster.
9) Keep in mind the drift between Tsukasa and Dragonic because this will be a thing outside of Tales of the Decade that will take time to "bandage up". These wounds run very deep.
Merry Christmas to all... and the goodbye of this story for next time.
This was probably the greatest twist to a final chapter in any story I've done so far and I actually like how I did it too. Almost a dark ending but not really, a Gray Ending.
Next week before we end 2023, we will end Tales of the Decade Season 2 with the Epilogue. What is left to reveal? Hmm find out in the end of this season!
