Chapter 62
In a high-speed Quinjet, the formidable team of Ace, Natasha, Horobi, and Jin sped towards the top-secret SHIELD base. Their mission: to secure the missing component vital for the Helicarrier's operation. Chosen for their exceptional abilities as Kamen Riders, they were the resistance's best hope for success.
Natasha, with her extensive experience as a spy, had been chosen to lead the team. Her intimate knowledge of the base made her the ideal candidate for the position. “Is everyone ready?” she asked, her voice steady and commanding.
“Yeah, we’re ready to go anytime,” Ace replied.
“Good. You okay?” Natasha noticed Ace's nervousness.
“Yeah, just this is my second time sneaking into enemy territory,” he admitted.
“You’ll be fine. I’ve seen you do more impressive things,” she reassured him, her tone lightening the mood.
“Thanks for the vote of confidence,” Ace said, grateful for her support.
The jet came to a halt, hovering above the SHIELD base, shrouded in thick clouds. In swift, practiced motions, they all equipped their powerful Drivers. Horobi and Jin readied their Forcerisers, Natasha armed herself with the Desire Driver, and Ace summoned the Ghost Driver.
[FORCERISER]
[DESIRE DRIVER]
“Let’s suit up,” Natasha began, but Ace interjected with a grin.
“No, no, no, Nat. The term you should be using is 'Henshin!'” he said proudly.
“Do I really have to?” Natasha asked, embarrassed.
“For a Kamen Rider, it is a must!” Ace insisted, honoring the long-standing tradition.
“Fine… let’s henshin…”
“Alright!” Ace took out an Eyecon and inserted it into the Driver. “Henshin!”
Horobi and Jin followed suit. “Henshin.” “Henshin!”
[POISON]
[FORCERISE]
[STING SCORPION, BREAK DOWN]
[WING]
[FORCERISE]
[FLYING FALCON, BREAK DOWN]
[SET]
[NINJA, READY, FIGHT]
[EYE]
[BATCHIRIMINĀ] (loop)
A ghost with a black and white parka floated around Ace. He pulled and closed the Ghost Driver lever.
[KAIGAN]
[DARK RIDER]
[YAMI NO CHIKARA, WARUI YATSURA (BELL CHIMES)] (DARK POWERS, BAD GUYS)
Horobi and Jin transformed into their Rider forms, while Natasha became Kamen Rider Fatale. Her sleek black outfit was accentuated by a menacing helmet with red bug-like eyes and lines. Clad in ninja armor, she sported green segmented armor with a gleaming silver chest plate. Meanwhile, Ace turned into Kamen Dark Ghost, donning transparent armor that resembled bones, and a striking black and white parka. His eerie, white face was adorned with chilling black eyes.
Natasha looked at Ace's new form. “A new one? What do I call you?”
“Call me Dark Ghost.”
Dark Ghost possessed the extraordinary ability to harness the power of Eyecons, each housing the spirit of a legendary hero. These Eyecons bestowed upon him a range of powers linked to the heroic spirit contained within them. As Dark Ghost, he had inherited the abilities of a ghost, including intangibility, invisibility, and the capability to fly.
As they leaped out of the Quinjet, they began their descent. Jin, sprouting crimson wings, soared with precision, controlling his fall. Horobi landed with such force that the ground cracked around him, yet he emerged unscathed, his metallic purple armor glinting ominously. Fatale cleverly teleported in a puff of smoke, landing soundlessly, her dark figure blending seamlessly with the shadows. Dark Ghost, using his natural ability to fly, touched down beside Fatale and Horobi, his spectral form flickering eerily in the moonlight.
“Couldn’t you have landed a bit more quietly?” Natasha scolded Horobi, worried that the base had detected them.
“I knew this place would be safe to land even if I made a noise, Fatale. Don’t worry,” Horobi replied, his voice calm but firm.
Jin landed gracefully, his excitement palpable. “What should we do next?”
Natasha led the way. “Follow my lead.”
They saw the massive entrance, guarded by two sentinels. “We need to knock out those guards and open the gate,” Natasha said.
“Leave it to me,” Dark Ghost volunteered, turning invisible.
The guards chatted casually, unaware of the invisible force that grabbed their heads and smashed them together. Dark Ghost incapacitated the guards and passed through the gate using his intangibility. He used the key card obtained from the guards to gain entry, followed closely by Fatale, Horobi, and Jin.
Impressed by Dark Ghost’s abilities, Fatale remarked, “With you here, infiltrating is much easier.”
“Enough talking. Let’s finish this quickly,” Horobi urged, eager to complete the mission.
Moving like shadows, they evaded SHIELD agents at every turn. Dark Ghost scouted ahead while Fatale, Horobi, and Jin neutralized any agents they encountered, maintaining a non-lethal approach unless necessary.
“Two on the right,” Dark Ghost reported.
Fatale teleported behind one agent, her movements silent and deadly, while Horobi moved with predatory grace behind the other. In perfect synchronization, they subdued the agents, showcasing their lethal efficiency.
Jin, feeling left out, grumbled, “There’s nothing for me to do…”
“Don’t worry, Jin. We’ll need your help later,” Natasha reassured him.
They pressed forward, neutralizing more agents until they reached the room they sought. Dark Ghost peered through the doorway, observing technicians working on the crucial component for the Helicarrier.
“It’s inside. What should we do?” he asked.
“We take them down, grab the target, and destroy any remaining data,” Natasha replied.
They agreed and burst through the door. The technicians and guards were caught off guard by the sudden intrusion of four armored figures. “Who are you!?” one technician yelled.
The team wasted no time. They incapacitated everyone in the room. A technician reached for the alarm, but Jin stopped him, slamming his head into a console.
“Sorry, I can’t let you do that,” Jin said, joining the others as they finished off the remaining opposition.
“Good job, everyone. Dark Ghost, erase all the data,” Natasha ordered.
“Got it.” Dark Ghost inserted a flash drive into a console. “Ark, do your thing.”
A part of Ark, stored in the flash drive, copied and deleted all the data from the console. “It’s complete,” he announced.
“Good,” Natasha said, securing the components necessary for the Helicarrier. “We’ve got what we need. Let’s get out of here.”
As they were about to leave, alarms blared.
{RED ALERT, RED ALERT. BASE HAS BEEN COMPROMISED. RED ALERT, RED ALERT. BASE HAS BEEN COMPROMISED.}
“Okay… how did they find out?” Jin asked.
“It doesn’t matter. We’re getting out of here!” Natasha commanded.
They ran toward the exit, but a blast door slammed shut, blocking their path. “Dammit!” Natasha cursed.
A rumbling noise grew louder. “Something’s coming. Everyone, get ready!” Horobi warned.
Three towering 8-foot robots, clad in green metallic armor, advanced toward them. These were Hydra’s fearsome Dreadnoughts.
“Since when did SHIELD have robots like these?” Dark Ghost wondered.
“These don’t belong to SHIELD,” Natasha replied.
“Great…” Dark Ghost muttered.
The battle was on. The Riders faced off against the Dreadnoughts, their formidable powers clashing with the mechanical might of Hydra's creations.
Dark Ghost, summoning the Gan Gun Saber, charged at the nearest Dreadnought. [GAN GUN SABER] With a series of swift strikes, he aimed to dismantle the robot. His transparent armor shimmered with each movement, casting ghostly reflections.
Horobi, wielding the Attache Arrow, targeted another Dreadnought. [ATTACHE ARROW] He slashed and shot at the robot, his attacks precise and relentless. “Anyone in my way is an enemy,” he declared, his voice echoing with a cold resolve.
Fatale, armed with the Ninja Dueler, vanished and reappeared, slashing through the third Dreadnought. [NINJA DUELER] Her movements were a blur, her green segmented armor flashing as she outmaneuvered the robot. ‘I could probably fight with Thor using this form,’ she thought, impressed by her own prowess.
Jin, eager for action, joined the fray with the Attache Shotgun. [ATTACHE SHOTGUN] He blasted away at the Dreadnoughts, laughing as he did. “Come on! Amuse me more!” His wings spread wide, adding a dramatic flair to his attacks.
Despite their power, the Dreadnoughts were formidable opponents. The Riders fought with all their might, their abilities pushing the robots to their limits. In a final, coordinated assault, they unleashed their finishing moves.
Dark Ghost scanned the eye of the Gan Gun Saber on the Ghost Driver. [DAIKAIGAN] [GAN GAN MINA] (loop) The Gan Gun Saber was covered in a menacing aura. [OMEGA BREAK] With a swift downward motion, he sent a powerful sword wave at the Dreadnoughts, knocking them down.
As the last Dreadnought fell, the team regrouped. “We need to go now,” Natasha commanded.
They quickly made their way to the exit, knowing that more enemies would soon arrive. As they left the base, they knew their mission was a success, but the fight was far from over.