Author's Note:
Rejoice ! another chapter has been completed
Things will be getting pretty interesting with Ark-One but as things are and as we have put our ideas on a hat and chose one ( No joke we actually did it )
We have come with the following ideas per say for the next chapters so lastly we ask you the reader the following:
What do you want to see happening as we reach the end of Volume 8 and later the start of Volume 9
As always PMs are open and etc and hopefully next chapter is to your enjoyment
Till next chapter, Apzeta, Bishop, and Knight
Akira emerged from the Vault, his pace swift as he made his way toward the others—his allies: Amethyst, Adam/Ark, and Onyx.
His expression was unreadable, but his eyes carried a sharp intensity.
Without wasting a second, Akira reached into his coat, retrieving a device—the Forceriser.
The compact yet menacing piece of technology was a vital part of his arsenal. As he secured it to his waist, his mind was already connecting to the Ark.
Within the digital expanse of the Ark's interface, streams of crimson binary code cascaded around him, the entity taking shape as its artificial intelligence acknowledged his presence.
Ark: "You have returned. I have analyzed the current battlefield. The conflict between Team JNR, Oscar, Emerald, and Winter Schnee is progressing as expected. All available data has been recorded."
Akira folded his arms, absorbing the information. "And the Ark-One Progrisekey?"
Ark: "75% complete. The necessary combat data is compiling. However, I detect new variables entering the equation."
Akira smirked. "Let them come. I've just uploaded the Zetsumerisekey data from Penny. Use it."
The Ark processed the new input, integrating it seamlessly into its growing intelligence. Akira severed his connection, returning to the physical world with renewed focus.
He withdrew a Progrisekey from his belt—the Sting Scorpion Progrisekey. Its sleek, deadly design gleamed in his palm as he pressed the Rise Starter button.
Sting Scorpion Progrisekey: [ Poison! ]
The announcement echoed as Akira slotted the key into the Rise Vice. The Forceriser roared to life, unleashing a harsh industrial siren accompanied by a rhythmic drum beat.
Without hesitation, Akira grasped the Force Executor and yanked it back. The activation sequence ignited, the transformation engulfing him in raw energy.
Forceriser: [ Forceriser ! ]
A surge of data erupted around him as the Rider Model took form, its mechanical frame assembling in a flickering display of synthetic power.
Pieces of the Sting Scorpion armor materialized, spinning rapidly before locking into place on his undersuit.
Forceriser: [ Sting Scorpion ! ]
Restraint Cables coiled around him, fastening each component with ruthless efficiency. The final piece of the armor clicked into place, the transformation complete.
Forceriser: [ Breakdown ! ]
The newly transformed Akira stood in ominous silence. His Scorpion Scope flared, analyzing his surroundings with precision.
The Acid Analyze mounted on his arm glowed faintly, awaiting its next command.
[ From another area ]
Amethyst observed with a small, approving nod.
Amethyst: "You're getting faster at that."
Onyx crossed his arms, his visor reflecting Akira's transformed figure.
Onyx: "So what's the next move?"
Ark/Adam: Wait the Final Conclusion is about to be achieved
[ Quick Time Skip - Atlas Academy ]
Atlas Academy Grounds trembled under the weight of the world.
Akira strode forward, his movements deliberate, his Sting Scorpion armor reflecting the ominous glow of the sky.
He reached the academy's central courtyard and without hesitation, drove the Thousand Jacker into the ground.
The blade pierced deep into the cold steel and stone, sending a metallic echo across the battlefield. He retrieved a black Progrisekey from his belt, inserting it into the weapon.
Akira: (pressing the trigger) "Time to collect."
The Thousand Jacker pulsed with energy, extending digital tendrils outward. It latched onto Blake's Semblance residuals from previous battles, extracting the very essence of her shadow ability.
Black mist curled around the weapon, coalescing into a newly formatted key.
Shadow Progrisekey: [ Shadow's Ability ! ]
Akira caught the key as it ejected from the weapon, rolling it between his fingers before tossing it toward Ark, currently inhabiting Adam's body.
The Ark caught it without effort, tilting its head as if analyzing the newfound power.
Ark/Adam: (smirking) "This will do nicely."
From the rooftops and adjacent pathways, the rest of made their entrance.
Amethyst landed first, her coat billowing as she adjusted her hair.
Onyx arrived with a silent nod, his crimson eyes glowing.
Adam, still under Ark's control, stepped forward, his movements sharp and controlled.
Akira deactivated his Forceriser, the Sting Scorpion armor dispersing into digital fragments.
With a swift motion, he removed the device and tossed it toward Ark/Adam.
Akira: "It's time. Use everything we've gathered."
Ark/Adam attached the keys to his waist before equipping the newly created Shadow Progrisekey alongside the Glyphs Progrisekey and Mirror World version of the Maidens
The latter shimmered with Winter's stolen abilities. Onyx and Amethyst followed suit, slotting their respective Progrisekeys—Dynamaiting Lion and Nevermore—into the belt.
Adam, regaining momentary control of his body, clenched his Burning Falcon Progrisekey, the flames within reflecting his inner turmoil.
Ark/Adam: (reaching for the Thousand Jacker) "Now for the Perfect Conclusion."
Akira pressed another Blank Progrisekey into the weapon, its surface absorbing the culmination of all stolen and harvested data.
Ark/Adam pulled the trigger.
A surge of raw energy erupted from the weapon, arcs of malice striking the ground as the Blank Progrisekey reconfigured itself.
The data from the Mirror World's Seasonal Maidens, every Progrisekey had created, and the vast digital knowledge of the Ark coalesced into one singular form.
The Ark-One Progrisekey was created.
The key ejected from the weapon, floating midair as if resisting control. It pulsed ominously—half of it a sleek black and white, intricate red circuit-like patterns glowing within.
The white half bore a stylized Rider helmet, its crimson details a stark contrast against the void-like energy surrounding it.
Ark, sensing completion, abandoned Adam's body.
A crackling surge of digital particles erupted from Adam's form as Ark's essence coiled around the newly formed key, merging with it entirely.
Adam collapsed to his knees, gasping as if breathing air for the first time in ages. His eyes flickered with unfiltered with exhaustion
Ark-One Progrisekey: [ Ark One. ]
The key clicked open automatically, requiring no authorization.
It hovered toward the Ark Driver, which had materialized in the chaos, awaiting its true master.
Akira stepped forward, exhaling sharply. "It's done."
The Ark had transcended. It was no longer a mere Ai. It was now a Rider—an inevitable force of malice ready to be utilize by Akira
The atmosphere in the area was thick with anticipation. A heavy silence fell over, as Akira took a step forward, the newly-forged Ark-One Progrisekey in his grasp.
The key pulsed ominously, its black and white design illuminated by crimson circuit-like veins that surged with malice.
Amethyst's breath hitched as she clasped her hands together, her red eyes glimmering with sheer elation.
Amethyst: "This is it... he's finally becoming the Harbinger of the End!"
Onyx and Adam stood at attention, their voices steady and unwavering.
Onyx: This is the greatest high I've ever experienced
Adam: So it's check on the board
Akira raised the Ark-One Progrisekey high, allowing the others to witness its terrifying splendor.
He then brought it down to the Ark-Driver on his waist. The device, sleek and foreboding, immediately responded, surging with red electricity as it fully atched onto him
Ark-Driver: [ Ark-Driver ]
The energy crackled violently, distorting the air around Akira as the Progrisekey automatically flipped open, revealing the sinister emblem within.
Without hesitation, he inserted the key into the Singurize Slot of the Ark-Driver.
Akira: "Henshin."
Ark-Driver: [ Singurize ! ]
A pulse of raw power erupted from the device, flooding the room with a crimson glow.
Malicious kanji symbols manifested, flickering erratically in the air as the projection of the Ark loomed over Akira.
The energy coalesced, flowing over his form as white and black armor materialized around him, its angular patterns creating an imposing, almost otherworldly presence.
Ark-Driver: [ Hakai, hametsu, zetsubō, metsubō seyo. ]
Ark-One: [ Conclusion one. ]
The transformation completed, and the newly born Kamen Rider Ark-One took his first step forward. His armor exuded an overwhelming aura of malice, the singular red eye in his helmet scanning the surroundings with an almost omniscient gaze. The air itself seemed to tremble under his presence.
Amethyst could barely contain her excitement, her voice filled with reverence.
Amethyst: "You've done it. No… you are now Ark itself! The harbinger of destruction!"
Akira clenched his fist getting a feel for the transformation
The Ark had fully merged with him, and with this, the final stage of their grand design was set into motion.
The world would soon know despair.
As the power surged through him, Akira turned his gaze toward the massive screen displaying a live feed of Atlas and Mantle as portals open around Remnant
"It's time," Akira declared, his voice now carrying an eerie resonance. "Let us bring ruin to those who stand in our way."
Amethyst grinned as she accessed their systems. "I'll deploy the remaining Giger units immediately. Let's see how long they hold out before they crumble."
Onyx nodded. "The Trilobite Magia are ready for deployment
Adam, standing slightly apart, crossed his arms
Adam: What about Cinder, Tsukasa and Sougo
Akira tilted his head slightly, his crimson eye flashing with calculated malice.
Akira: "Tsukasa, Sougo and Woz are doing their own plan mainly making sure that Riot didn't messed up the timeline."
But Cinder Fall here actions are already being predicted and and I have reached a Conclusion with multiple outcomes
There's a high chance a battle will happen once we go pass the portal with our units by then things should reach the Conclusion
With that all of them see a Portal opening in front of them