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Hiden Intelligence:

Sat in his office going over his plans was Aruto Hiden, he was making sure that everything was going well with help from his lovely secretary, Izu. They had just finished the paperwork as Izu went to pick up the files, she briefly placed her hand on top of Aruto's which caught the pair by surprise.

"I apologise, Aruto." Izu apologised but before Aruto could respond, Izu had already walked off with the files. Aruto was about to enjoy the peace and quiet when he looked towards the stairs to see Isawa Fuma walking up.

"How's things going, Prez?" Isawa asked as he took a seat opposite Aruto. Aruto smiled as he sat forward and folded his arms on his desk.

"Quiet. But…" Aruto then paused which caught Isawa's attention. "Since the fight with S and then the one against Kamen Rider Lucifer, Izu's been acting different." Aruto explained and Isawa nodded.

"Did anything happen to her that could help understand her acting differently?" Isawa asked as Aruto started thinking then he nodded.

"Izu told me that before she saved me, she was met by her original self and got her memories back." Aruto explained which surprised Isawa. "She now remembers everything from before she was first destroyed." He added which made Isawa smile.

"So the old Izu is back, I'm happy." Isawa spoke and Aruto nodded. "Maybe she's still getting used to remembering her old self." Isawa suggested and Aruto slowly nodded as he was thinking it might be more.

"Aruto." Aruto and Isawa looked up to see Izu walking over to them. "Yua Yaiba has requested to talk to me at AIMS." Izu informed him and Aruto nodded with a smile.

"Okay Izu. But may I suggest taking this with you in case of trouble?" Aruto suggested as he took out the Zero-Two Driver and the Zero-Two Progrise Key. He held it out as Izu walked over and took them. "Take care, Izu." Aruto told her as Izu nodded then she turned away and walked off. Isawa looked at the President and could see his smile then he chuckled.

"I know that smile," Isawa smiled then Aruto looked at his friend. "That smile means you like her. Do you?" Isawa asked curiously but Aruto didn't answer.

"I like Izu because she always make me smile," Aruto started then he paused, causing Isawa to sit forward. "But we're friends, nothing more." Aruto promised and Isawa nodded but what he didn't know, Aruto was hiding something.

Daybreak Town:

In the forest, Jin was planting some flowers as he wanted to bring some beauty to the town. He stood up just as he was joined by Horobi and Naki, they looked at the few flowers that Jin had planted and Horobi nodded.

"I'm glad to see you're happy, Jin." Horobi spoke and Jin nodded. "Let's head back. We're expecting company." Horobi told them and the pair looked at him. "You'll find out who it is." Horobi told them as he started to walk back to the base, with Jin and Naki following close behind.

"It does feel different in a good way; fighting to prevent the rise of Ark again. What do you think, Horobi?" Jin asked with a smile as Horobi looked up at the clear blue sky.

"It is different but at least this way, we can also protect Humagears from becoming what we were." Horobi told them as they arrived at their base, with their guest waiting outside.

Hiden Intelligence:

Aruto was still in his office, he was leaning back in his chair whilst looking at the Realizing Hopper Progrise Key. He was too busy looking at it that he didn't hear footsteps walking towards him.

"President Hiden?" Aruto shook his head then looked to his left, he was looking at both Isawa Fuwa and Yua Yaiba. "Is something on your mind?" Yua asked as Aruto put the Progrise Key inside his jacket and sat forward, folding his arms on his desk.

"Business stuff. How can I help you?" Aruto asked as he smiled at the pair. Isawa and Yua looked at each other then they looked at Aruto.

"We think there might be something wrong… with Izu." Isawa started, which shocked Aruto. He then looked at Yua and she nodded.

"I got told that I contacted Izu to talk at AIMS. But I never made a request." Yua explained which shocked Aruto, his smile faded as he brushed his hands through his hair. "Do you know why Izu would've lied?" Yua asked but Aruto was still surprised that he didn't reply.

"Maybe we should check with Naki and the others. They might've heard something." Isawa suggested and Yua nodded as Aruto looked at them. "Come along, Prez! If we find Izu, maybe you can talk to her and find out what's wrong." Isawa suggested and Aruto nodded as he stood up. He picked up the Zero-One Driver and left with Yua and Isawa.

Daybreak Town:

"You came to us for advice if Humagears can feel emotions?" Horobi asked as he sat in a chair while Jin leant against the wall behind him. The pair looked at the person who they were talking to: it was Izu.

"Yes. Recently, I've started to notice that I've been acting differently around Aruto." Izu explained as Jin stepped forward. "And I noticed this when I got my memories back." Izu added just as Jin pulled over a chair and sat next to Horobi.

"There is something else that's changed." Jin added which made Izu look at him with confusion. "Remember what you told me about Zero-One, Horobi?" Jin asked and Horobi nodded then the pair looked at Izu.

"After the first version of you was destroyed, Aruto Hiden became so angry that he became the thing he was trying to stop: he became Ark One." Horobi explained which caught Izu by surprise. "He's seen numerous Humagears been destroyed and people hurt but when he saw you be destroyed, that broke him." Izu was processing the information that she was told when Naki ran in.

"Trouble. Azu's here and she has a Driver." Naki told them as Horobi and Jin grabbed their Drivers. Izu was about to stand up when Horobi stopped her.

"You stay here. If Azu sees you, she might target you to hit Aruto Hiden." Horobi explained then he left with Jin and Naki. Izu looked at the doorway as she took out the Zero-Two Progrise Key.

"Zea, what do I do?" Izu asked as she held the Progrise Key in both of her hands. She closed her eyes as the Key started to glow blue and yellow.

That's the end of the first chapter, what did you think?