Author's Note:
Alright it's been few good days but we are back after getting our internet connection back
hopefully you the reader is enjoying the holidays
As always here's a few questions for you the reader some from last chapter and upcoming stuff:
Questions from before:
1. Time Jacker Akira ?
2. Watts/Tyrian Team Up or Fight ?
So now let's go return back to the story.
[ Manta Ship somewhere on Mantel ]
The dimly lit workshop hummed with the faint whirr of machinery and the glow of Akira's old terminal flickered erratically as he typed, his focus razor-sharp.
Scattered across the room were the remnants of a Trilobite Magia, its jagged mechanical parts now reduced to mere fragments.
A strange figure sat motionless on a table in the center of the room.
The person—if one could still call them that—was a fusion of flesh and metal.
Cybernetic enhancements gleamed under the sparse light, with intricate circuitry woven into muscular tissue.
The individual's face was familiar yet alien: Adam Taurus, now transformed into something far beyond anything yet possible
The Ark's holographic interface pulsed in the background, red binary digits flickering ominously against the black screen.
Akira (muttering): "Almost there...just a little more."
He glanced briefly at the takeout bag next to him, his stomach growling, but he ignored it. There was work to do.
The sound of footsteps announced the return of Amethyst and Onyx.
The two androids entered the ship, their sleek designs contrasting sharply with the chaos of Akira is about to create.
Amethyst (tossing a bag onto the table): "Here's your order, genius. Clothes, tools, and the junk you wanted."
Onyx (eyeing the setup with interest): "What in the Ark's name are you working on now?"
Akira grabbed the bag and nodded, his tone curt but appreciative.
Akira: "Thanks. And it's not 'what,' Onyx—it's 'who.' Meet our new asset."
Onyx stepped closer, his crimson eyes narrowing as he examined the unconscious Adam.
His new suit—still in the process of being printed by a sleek, black laser 3D printer—was partially draped over the table.
Onyx (smirking): "So this is the infamous Adam Taurus. Looks like someone had a bad day."
Amethyst (rolling her eyes): "You have no idea. Dragging his half-dead body out of that canyon was a nightmare."
Akira pulled the takeout bag closer, finally taking a bite of his food.
He spoke between bites, his attention still on the laptop.
Akira: "Good thing you did. The potential here is...limitless. But before we get ahead of ourselves, upload your combat data to the Ark. I need it to run simulations for his integration."
Amethyst and Onyx exchanged a glance before pulling out their Progrisekeys.
Amethyst: "Fine, but this better be worth it."
She slid her Nevermore Progrisekey into the connector.
Onyx: "Yeah, yeah. I hope this 'asset' lives up to the hype."
Onyx followed suit, connecting his Lion Progrisekey.
The Ark's interface pulsed as the combat data began uploading.
Lines of red binary filled the screen, its voice cold and calculating.
Ark: "Combat data integration in progress. Analyzing new parameters. Preparing simulations for Subject: Adam Taurus."
Akira leaned back, finishing his food as the data streamed into the Ark.
He wiped his hands on a nearby cloth before issuing his next command.
Akira: "Run predictive scenarios. Optimize his combat potential. And...erase one part of his memory."
Amethyst arched an eyebrow, curiosity piqued.
Amethyst: "Which part?"
Akira's gaze darkened, his fingers hovering over the keyboard.
Akira: "The last moments of his 'life.' The humiliation at the hands of Yang Xiao Long and Blake Belladonna. He doesn't need that baggage clouding his judgment."
The Ark's interface flashed in acknowledgment, and the room dimmed as it began erasing the targeted memory.
[ Flashback: Adam's Extraction ]
The scene shifted to a stormy night by a canyon. Adam's battered body lay crumpled at the bottom, his once-pristine uniform torn and bloodied.
The water washed away the blood, as well revealing the stark Schnee Dust Company brand on his scarred face.
Amethyst stood over him, her red eyes glowing faintly in the darkness. She crouched, placing two fingers on his neck.
Amethyst: "Still alive. Barely."
She activated her communicator, her tone tinged with annoyance.
Amethyst (through comms): "Akira, I've got him. But he's in worse shape than you thought."
Akira's voice crackled through the device.
Akira: "Good. Stabilize him and bring him back. I'll handle the rest."
With a grunt, Amethyst lifted Adam's limp form over her shoulder, her android strength making the task look effortless.
Amethyst: I do wonder if what Aki planning for Adam
[ Back to the Present ]
The flashback faded as the Ark completed its task. The interface displayed new combat scenarios, each more brutal and efficient than the last.
Ark: "Simulations complete. Subject: Adam Taurus has been optimized for 89% combat efficiency. Memory alterations finalized."
Adam stirred slightly on the table, his cybernetic enhancements gleaming under the workshop's light. Akira stepped forward, his expression unreadable.
Akira: "Welcome back to the world, Adam. You're going to help me change it."
Amethyst (crossing her arms): "Hope he's worth all the trouble."
Onyx (grinning): "Oh, I think he'll be fun. Right, Adam?"
Adam's eyes fluttered open, one glowing faintly red. He sat up slowly, his movements mechanical yet eerily precise. His gaze swept across the room, lingering on each of them.
Adam (voice cold, almost robotic): "Who...are you?"
Akira smiled faintly, his tone calm but commanding
Akira: "Your new family and you'll be following the Will of the Ark."
The room fell silent, the Ark's binary digits casting a faint red glow on Adam's new eye
[ Small time Skip ]
The hum of the machinery grew louder as Akira stepped forward, his gaze locked on Adam. With a dramatic flourish, he extended his hand toward the glowing holographic interface of the Ark.
Akira: "Ark, prepare the next phase. Create a tool befitting our new warrior. A driver and Progrisekey tailored specifically for him."
The Ark's red digits pulsed, its voice a blend of cold logic and malice.
Ark: "Processing request. Synthesizing data. Crafting a device compatible with Subject: Adam Taurus. Projecting schematics for the 'Slashriser.'"
A 3D hologram of the Slashriser appeared above the Ark's interface, spinning slowly as specifications and data scrolled beside it. The ominous red glow reflected off Akira's calculating expression.
Ark: "The Slashriser. A perfect weapon for one who has lost his own. Efficient. Ruthless. Unforgiving."
Without hesitation, the Ark sent the design to the black Laser 3D printer. The machine roared to life, its armatures swiftly assembling the device. The air filled with the sharp scent of heated metal and plastic as the Slashriser took form.
Moments later, a sleek, red-and-silver weapon-driver hybrid emerged from the printer, followed by the gleaming Burning Falcon Progrisekey. Akira approached the device, carefully lifting it from its resting place.
He turned to Adam, his voice filled with conviction.
Akira: "This is your new purpose, Adam. The Slashriser and the Burning Falcon Progrisekey. Tools to reclaim what you've lost. To exact your revenge. Follow the Ark's will, and together, we will reshape this world."
Adam reached out, his hand trembling slightly as it grasped the Slashriser.
His fingers tightened around the hilt, the weapon feeling oddly natural in his grasp. His other hand took the Progrisekey, its red glow matching the light in his cybernetic eye.
He looked up at Akira, his voice steady but tinged with curiosity.
Adam: "And what is the Ark's will?"
Akira smiled darkly, gesturing to the glowing interface.
Akira: "Destruction. Renewal. Retribution. And, most importantly... vengeance. The enemies of the Ark are your enemies, Adam. Blake Belladonna. Yang Xiao Long. They are obstacles in our path along with Atlas."
Adam's expression hardened at the mention of their name of Blake, a flicker of hatred sparking in his eye.
Adam: "She betrayed me. Humiliated me."
Akira nodded, stepping closer.
Akira: "And now, you have the power to make them pay. The Ark will guide you, and I will ensure you have everything you need."
The Ark's voice interrupted, its tone almost mocking.
Ark: "Emotion detected: Malice. Subject: Adam Taurus is ideal for synchronization. Proceed with transformation to confirm compatibility."
Akira handed the Slashriser to Adam, his gaze intense.
Akira: "Do it. Show me the fire that still burns within you."
Adam took a deep breath, activating the Burning Falcon Progrisekey. The Progrisekey's mechanical voice echoed through the room.
Burning Falcon Progrisekey: [ Inferno Wing ! ] ( Falcon Screech )
He inserted the Progrisekey into the Slashriser's Rise Slot, the device lighting up with a fierce red glow.
Slashriser: [ Kamen Rider. Kamen Rider. ]
Adam pulled the Slashrise Trigger, and the transformation began.
Slashriser: "Slashrise!"
A whirlwind of fire and energy enveloped Adam, the burning wings of the falcon manifesting around him. His armor formed piece by piece, glowing red-hot before solidifying into the sleek, deadly Burning Falcon armor.
Slashriser: [ Burning Falcon! The strongest wings bearing the fire of hell. ] ( Falcon Screech )
Adam stood tall, the armor gleaming in the dim workshop. He flexed his hands getting a feel for it
Adam: "I feel... unstoppable."
Akira stepped back, a satisfied grin on his face.
Akira: "Good. Then you're ready to serve the Ark."
Adam turned to him, his voice resolute.
Adam: "I'll follow the Ark's will"
Amethyst and Onyx exchanged smirks, their gazes filled with approval.
Amethyst: "Looks like he's ready to play."
Onyx: "Can't wait to see him in action."
Akira nodded, his eyes gleaming with ambition.
Akira: "This is just the beginning. Adam, you and I share a hatred for Blake and her other teammate Yang.
Together, under the Ark's guidance, we will crush our enemies and claim what is rightfully ours."
Adam's red eye glowed brighter, his voice cold and unwavering.
Adam: "I'll burn her to ashes."
The Ark's interface pulsed ominously, its voice laced with malice.
Ark: "Let the flames of vengeance consume all who stand in our way."
The ship filled with an oppressive silence, the weight of their shared determination hanging heavy in the air.
Akira: With all the key players ready the next stage will happen so