Now then...Takeshi began as he provokes to come and attack him Shall we dance?

With a battle-cry, Vulcan charged headfirst before dealing a superman punch at Takeshi. He leans to the left to dodge the attack but Vulcan continues to her relentless barrage, sending out punches and kicks at Takeshi, who dodges and ducks with ease.

Vulcan went for an overhead punch, expecting Takeshi to move out of the way but instead catches the attack before punching Vulcan directly in the chest.

Always one to charge in head-on Takeshi commented before grabbing the ShotRiser on her waist It makes you so predictable before Takeshi could rip the ShotRiser off of Vulcan, Valkyrie intercepts, and shot her ShotRiser at Takeshi, forcing him to jump back to avoid getting hit.

You were being too rash Valkyrie critiqued before handing her an axe with green markings and a blue handle. Woah~! The AuthoRise Buster!? Thanks, Vulcan said Just stick to the plan, we're after the SlashRiser, not Takeshi. Valkyrie said not noticing Takeshi behind them Are you two done talking?

The two looked back in surprise as Takeshi kicked Valkyrie away and focused on Vulcan. Vulcan went for an overhead swing on Takeshi as he jumps back and avoids the swing. Once Takeshi landed, he saw the ground that he was once at was eviscerated, displaying the force she was putting behind it

Takeshi went to charge at Vulcan again but was kicked away by Valkyrie. Takeshi dragged his hand across the grass, slowing down his momentum as he recovers before charging back, this time at Valkyrie. They trade attacks at each other, punching and kicking in rapid succession as they block or deflect any incoming attacks. Their altercation stopped when the two of them forced one another into a lock as they stared down each other through their visors. 

You're really annoying sometimes, has anyone told you that? Takeshi hissed as Valkyrie scoffed Good, that means I'm doing my job. Now, Vulcan! She signalled, surprising Takeshi as he hears a loud humming beside him. He looks in time to see a blast hit him directly in the chest, sending him to a tree as Vulcan stands triumphantly with a smoking AuthoRise Buster. 

Not bad Takeshi commented But it'll take more than that to stop me! He declared as he flew in the air and dove to Vulcan once more. Valkyrie went in front of Vulcan to intercept but was ultimately kicked away before sending an empowered punch at Vulcan before skidding to the ground as he glared at Vulcan who glares back at him.

Sir, why aren't we doing anything? One of the soldiers asked their squad leader who is just watching the whole ordeal unfold This is a fight amongst riders The squad leader stated It's a conflict of conviction, one that could only be sorted through this fight. We have no right to meddle in it. He said wisely as the soldier nods in acknowledgement.

Back with the fight, Vulcan charged another shot and shoots it at Takeshi who stood unfazed as he tanks the attack. Thinking that she'd won, she took a sigh of relief before hitching again as she heard a low chuckle from Takeshi's position. The smoke died down and she saw Takeshi with his hand in front of him is red with flame, signifying he caught the buster's attack.

That the best you got? Takeshi provoked before charging at Vulcan, with the buster still in canon mode, Vulcan swung it at Takeshi who catches the attack before sending three fast jabs to her chest causing her to stumble back. Takeshi threw away the AuthoRise Buster as he slowly walks towards Vulcan.

You were never really one to think carefully Takeshi said, Vulcan lunged for an attack one more time but Takeshi caught the attack before kicking away her outstretched foot, forcing Vulcan to kneel as Takeshi grabbed her visor and forced her to look at him  Which just proves that I'm the smartest one in our friendship. Takeshi went for Vulcan's ShotRiser once more but was stopped by a blast from the AuthoRise Buster, he whips his head around and spots Valkyrie holding the Buster panting, unable to handle the gun's recoil. 

You know, you're really starting to piss me off Takeshi complained before tossing Vulcan away and faced Valkyrie We're trying to do what's best for you! Valkyrie argued I DON'T NEED YOU TO DECIDE WHAT'S BEST FOR ME!!! He exclaimed but Valkyrie still held her ground But what about your father? Mr Hiden he-

Everything I do is for Father! Takeshi exclaimed as now he begins panting in anger  All these heroic deeds I do, is all for him! To show that I could be worthy of becoming Zero-one! He said But Takeshi, Mr. Hiden doesn't want you to be Zero-one Valkyrie stated shocking Takeshi He plans on ending the Zero-one system as he believes that there is no need for it. She continued 

You're wrong, you're all wrong! Takeshi said Even if he thinks it's over, there will still be evil within us. He stated But that's why there are people like me to enforce the peace that he left Valkyrie said as she gestures to A.I.M.S Then tell me why there are still rogue Humagear appearing to this day! This led Valkyrie to be silent as even she doesn't fully know the cause of the sudden Magia appearance.

A few weeks ago, my professor used my friend's invention and used it for revenge not caring who gets in his way! Do you expect me to just sit there and watch as he destroys the whole city? Takeshi said This just proves how incompetent you could be by this point news helicopters are flying around them, doing a live coverage as the two riders ignored it and continued staring each other down.

Either way, I made a promise to keep you safe! Valkyrie said as Takeshi unclipped his SlashRiser Fine...if you want to get in my way? Then you left me with no choice Takeshi then activated his ProgRise Key before initiating his finisher.

Inferno Wing! Burning Rain!

Just so you know, this hurts me just as much as it hurts you Takeshi then twirled his SlashRiser around him, forming waves of fire and suspends it in the air before empowering his SlashRiser and send out a large wave of fire along with the suspended waves around him. valkyrie changed the Buster into axe form and puts it in front of her as she braced for the attack, but at the last second Vulcan pushed Valkyrie out of the way and took her place getting hit full force of Takeshi's attack, forcing her out of her form. Izumi's outfit is now tattered as her face is covered in ash and a few bruises and cuts with blood streaming from the side of her face.

Izumi! Saeko de-transformed and ran to Izumi and check up on her. Takeshi de-transformed also bearing a solemn expression as he walks towards the Izumi's ShotRiser that was discarded on the ground after the attack. 

I'm sorry, it really wasn't my intention to hurt both of you Takeshi said as he picks up the ShotRiser and pulled out the Assault Wolf Key What are you doing!? Saeko asked as Takeshi tossed away the ShotRiser and holds the ProgRise Key with both hands There is something that I have to do, and I can't let you stop me Takeshi pulled the Assault Wolf ProgRise key apart, taking only the assault grip and dropping the ProgRise Key. He then reaches in his SlashRiser and pulled out the modified Burning Falcon Key and aligns it with the Assault Grip.

That won't work, the Assault Grip is compatible with certain ProgRise Keys Saeko stated Yours is not one of them She then noticed the ProgRise key in Takeshi's hand being slightly different, having a longer end piece and cover panel I know that...but with this new modification, I know my plan will work Takeshi said as he successfully connects the assault grip to his ProgRise Key.

Once connected, he grips the Assault grip tightly, getting comfortable before pressing the red button on top as it activates the ProgRise key and calls out a different ability

Hellfire Wing!

Takeshi opens the ProgRise key with his other hand before slamming it inside the SlashRiser on his waist

Overrise! Kamen! Rider! Kamen! Rider!

Henshin!

Takeshi pulled the trigger on the SlashRiser, a Burning Falcon flew above them, flying in circles as a blue contraption appeared above Takeshi. The Falcon flew through the contraption and wore it like a vest before the Falcon opened up behind Takeshi before enveloping him in its fiery winged embrace, the parts extend outwards before wrapping around Takeshi forming a brand new armor.

SlashRise! Burning...Assault Falcon! Wings that are as hot as Hell itself 

Finally... Takeshi squeezes his hands as he feels the new power of his form With this power, I can finally save Tadashi He stated Who says I need saving? Takeshi looked behind him just in time to see Sunfire land a few meters away from him before standing in front of Takeshi defiantly and stared each other off.

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