Author's Note:
Rejoice another chapter completed hopefully it's a good read for you the reader as always PMs are open and feel free to ask questions
Currently Apzeta and Bishop are working on the background
Hopefully it's to your liking till next chapter, Knight
[ Mirror World ]
MetsubouJinrai net trek deeper into the mirrored landscape.
Ark, using Onyx as his vessel, stops in his tracks and gestures forward, his red eyes flashing.
Ark/Onyx: (calm, calculated) "The Winter Maiden's power is near. I can sense its energy signature. It is… static, locked in place. Likely tethered to an artifact of this world."
Akira steps forward, his Progrisekey in hand, glowing faintly in resonance with the environment.
Akira: (grinning) "Then we don't waste time. Lead the way, Ark."
The group continues walking until they reach a clearing dominated by an ornate pedestal.
Resting atop the pedestal is an orb-like object radiating icy blue energy.
The Winter Maiden's power emanates from it, pulsating in soft, rhythmic waves.
Amethyst steps closer, her synthetic eyes scanning the artifact.
Amethyst: (analytical) "The artifact is stable, but its energy is sealed. Extracting the power won't be straightforward."
Akira holds up the Spring Maiden Progrisekey, which vibrates lightly in his grip.
Akira: (fascinated) "Interesting. The Spring Maiden Key is reacting to the Winter Maiden's power. Almost like it's urging us to complete the set."
Adam crosses his arms, his mechanical eye narrowing as he watches the glowing orb.
Adam: (gruffly) "Less talk, more action. Let's get this done before this world decides it doesn't like us being here."
Amethyst smirks and pulls out the Thousand Jacker, its sleek design glinting under the mirror-like light of the world. She loads a blank Progrisekey into the device.
Thousand Jacker: [ Progrisekey confirmed. Ready to break. ]
Amethyst: (confidently) "Let's make this quick."
She steps forward, driving the tip of the Thousand Jacker into the orb. As the artifact resists, the device activates with a sharp hum of energy.
Thousand Jacker: [ Jackrise ! ]
The orb shatters into shimmering fragments of light, its power condensing into the blank Progrisekey.
Amethyst pulls the trigger, and the light surges into the device, solidifying its form.
Amethyst removes the newly created Winter Maiden Progrisekey and examines it briefly before handing it to Akira.
Amethyst: (calmly) "One down. Three to go."
Akira takes the key, nodding in appreciation.
Akira: "Good work, Amethyst. This'll come in handy. But we need to pick up the pace."
He turns to Ark, a smirk forming on his face.
Akira: "Ark, can you make another Thousand Jacker? If we split up, we can cover more ground and gather the remaining powers faster."
Ark/Onyx steps forward, his expression cold yet amused. His voice carries an air of authority as the Ark-Driver on his waist activates, projecting a holographic display.
Ark/Onyx: (smirking) "Simple enough."
The display materializes into a three-dimensional printer, which begins fabricating the new Thousand Jackers. Within moments, the weapons are complete, their polished surfaces gleaming ominously.
Ark hands the devices to Adam.
Ark/Onyx: "Divide into pairs. Cover as much ground as possible. We will save the Spring Maiden for last.
Adam inspects the weapon briefly before slinging it over his shoulder.
Adam: (grinning) "Fine by me."
Akira glances at the others, already forming a plan.
Akira: "Amethyst, you're with me. Adam, you're with Ark. Let's track down Summer and Fall."
Amethyst nods, holstering the Thousand Jacker she already wields.
Amethyst: "Understood. Let's move."
Ark/Onyx nods
Adam smirks as he tightens his grip on the newly crafted Thousand Jacker.
Adam: "I'm always focused. Let's move."
The group splits into their assigned pairs. Akira and Amethyst navigate through the terrain, the environment reflecting warped versions of Atlas in the mirrored surfaces.
As they move, Akira pulls out the "Glyphs Progrisekey," examining it with curiosity.
Akira: "This world is a great testing ground. Let's see what this can really do."
Amethyst tilts her head, her synthetic eyes scanning the key.
Amethyst: "The Schnee-based Progrisekey. You think it'll hold up in here?"
Akira smirks, pressing the Rise Starter button on the Progrisekey.
Glyphs Progrisekey: [ Glyphs! ]
He takes out his "Attache Calibur," the blade gleaming faintly in the distorted light of the Mirror World.
Akira slots the Glyphs Progrisekey into the weapon.
Attache Calibur: [ Progrisekey confirmed. Ready to utilize. Schnee's Ability. ]
Akira stabs the Attache Calibur into the ground, creating glowing glyphs that form in a spiral pattern. He grabs Amethyst by the arm.
Akira: "Hold on. Time to pick up the pace."
The glyphs activate, sending the pair hurtling forward at incredible speed, their surroundings blurring into streaks of mirrored light.
Attache Calibur: [ Glyph Kaban Dynamic ! ]
Amethyst glances at Akira, her expression one of amusement.
Amethyst: "Not bad. Efficient, too. Think it'll hold under combat conditions?"
Akira grins.
Akira: "We'll find out soon enough. Let's focus on the next Maiden Power.
[ Meanwhile with Adam and Ark ]
Adam and Ark move silently through the mirrored expanse.
Adam unchains his Progrisekey and presses the Rise Starter button on his "Burning Falcon Progrisekey."
Burning Falcon Progrisekey: [ Inferno Wing! ] (Falcon screech)
He equips the "Slashriser," inserting the key into the Rise Slot before pulling the trigger.
Slashriser: [ Kamen Rider, Kamen Rider ]
Adam: Henshin !
Slashriser: [ Slashrise! Burning Falcon! ]
Flames erupt around Adam as his armor materializes.
with the Rider Model covering Adam in flames
The "Burning Falcon" Armor glows with an intense heat, its wings flexing behind him.
Slashriser: [ The strongest wings bearing the fire of hell. ] (Falcon screech)
Adam looks at Ark, his mechanical eye glowing red.
Adam: "You better keep up, Ark."
Ark/Onyx smirks, his voice cold and calculated.
Ark/Onyx: "Speed isn't my concern. Efficiency is."
The two continue their trek
As they near their destination, Ark pauses, his eyes scanning the terrain.
Ark/Onyx: "We're not alone. The Mirror World is… shifting."
Adam grips the Slashriser tightly, his voice gruff.
Adam: "Let it come. I'm not afraid of this place."
As if in response, the mirrored ground ripples, and shadowy figures begin to emerge
Adam smirks, flames igniting around him.
Adam: "Perfect. I needed a warm-up."
Ark/Onyx steps forward, his voice calm.
Ark/Onyx: "Do not waste time. Dispatch them quickly. the Maiden is close."
[ Back with Akira and Amethyst ]
Akira and Amethyst arrive at their next target: a massive crystal structure housing the Fall Maiden.
Amethyst scans it with precision.
Amethyst: "This one's different. It's resonating with the environment. We'll need to be careful."
Akira unsheathes the Attache Calibur, smirking.
Akira: "Careful isn't really my style."
As they approach, the structure begins to pulse with energy, releasing mirrored projections of Grimm-like creatures. Akira steps forward, readying his weapon.
Akira: "Looks like we've got company."
Amethyst readies her Attache Shotgun, her movements precise and calculated.
Amethyst: "Let's make this quick."
The Mirror World begins to shift around Akira and Amethyst, the air rippling with distorted reflections as the Dispider emerges.
The creature towers over them, its gold and white exoskeleton gleaming like a warped mirror. Its many eyes shimmer with malice as it lets out an unsettling chittering sound.
Akira: "So, this is our first trial here? Guess we're starting big."
Amethyst: "Big and ugly. Let's get this over with."
The Dispider hisses, spewing webs toward them, but Akira raises his Attache Calibur, slicing through the sticky strands.
Akira: "Cover me while I gear up!"
Amethyst nods, her movements fluid as she dodges the Dispider's attacks.
Her synthetic limbs and reflexes make her a blur as she leaps to higher ground, raining precise gunfire on the creature to distract it.
Akira pulls the Forceriser from his side, strapping it across his waist. The device clicks into place with a mechanical hum, its rugged black-and-silver design reflecting the dim light.
Forceriser: [ Forceriser ! ]
He retrieves the Shooting Wolf Progrisekey, its metallic surface glinting. Pressing the Rise Starter, the key emits a sharp mechanical chime.
Shooting Wolf Progrisekey: [ Bullet! ]
Sliding the key into the Rise Vice, the Forceriser's standby sound kicks in—a deafening industrial siren accompanied by a rhythmic drumbeat.
The Force Executor gleams as Akira grips it.
Akira: "Let's see if this thing can handle the Mirror World. Henshin !"
Forceriser: [ Forcerise ! Shooting Wolf ! ]
He pulls the Force Executor, forcing the Progrisekey open. The sound stopped as the Force Factory activates, creating the colorless Rider Model—a medium-sized mechanical wolf.
The construct envelops Akira, breaking apart into segmented armor pieces.
The armor assembles with a series of clicks and clanks, revealing a black and blue undersuit beneath.
Forceriser: [ The elevation increases as the bullet is fired. ]
The Restraint Cables latch onto the armor parts, locking them into place as the transformation concludes.
Forceriser: [ Break down. ]
Akira stands in his completed Shooting Wolf form, his helmet's red visor glowing ominously. The Dispider lets out a screech, but Akira doesn't flinch.
Akira: "Now it's my rule."
Akira charges forward, his Attache Calibur slashing through the Dispider's webbing with ease.
The mechanical precision of his strikes leaves deep gouges in the creature's exoskeleton.
Amethyst takes advantage of Akira's assault, pulling out her own Forceriser and the Nevermore Progrisekey.
Amethyst: "You handle brute force. I'll take the skies."
She presses the Rise Starter on the Progrisekey.
Nevermore Progrisekey: [ Screech ! ]
Sliding it into her Forceriser, the standby sound echoing wail—fills the air.
She pulls the Force Executor, forcing the key open. The colorless Rider Model—a Nevermore Grimm—materializes, encasing her before shattering into fragments that form her armor.
Forceriser: [ Forcerise! Screeching Nevermore! ]
Amethyst's Screeching Nevermore form is sleek and aerodynamic, with dark, feather-like designs and glowing crimson highlights.
Forceriser: [ A scream that echoes through the void ! ]
She leaps into the air, wings of energy propelling her above the battlefield.
Forceriser: [ Break down. ]
Her screech disrupts the Dispider, causing it to stagger as its many eyes flicker in disorientation.
Amethyst: "Now's your shot, Akira!"
Akira activates the Force Executor, closing and reopening the Progrisekey.
Forceriser: [ Shooting Dystopia ! ]
He somersaults into the air, his right foot engulfed in red and blue energy. The energy forms a glowing wolf's head around his leg as he descends toward the Dispider.
Akira: "Take this!"
The wolf construct clamps its jaws around the Dispider as Akira delivers a powerful downward kick.
The impact creates a shockwave, shattering parts of the creature's exoskeleton.
Amethyst follows up with her own finisher, activating the Force Executor on her Forceriser.
Forceriser: [ Screech Dystopia ! ]
Her wings glow with intense energy as she unleashes a deafening screech, sending destructive shockwaves at the Dispider.
The creature writhes as its body begins to crumble under the combined assault.
Amethyst: "Let's finish this."
The Dispider collapses with a final, ear-splitting scream, its body disintegrating into shimmering fragments.
Akira lands beside Amethyst, his Aura flickering slightly as the strain of the Forceriser becomes evident.
Akira: "Not bad for a prototype, huh?"
Amethyst: "It held together. Barely. You're still standing, so I'll call it a success."
