Dammit! Hiro exclaimed as he slams his fist down on his workbench.

It was the next day, Everyone is present including Izumi and Saeko as they stand around Hiro's lab with Takeshi's disappearance of Takeshi still on their minds.

If we were just fast enough, we could've saved them He said to himself  Hiro, it's not your fault Honey tried to comfort Yes it is! This is just like showcase all over again. If I could've just done more then maybe both Takeshi and Tadashi would be here He argued  

You're right... Saeko said causing the others to look at her We should've been here sooner, maybe we could taken the SlashRiser before he could even get the chance to fully use it. He won't be a Kamen Rider in the first place she stated shocking everyone aside from Izumi who looked at her solemnly Saeko...

That's all you care about do you? Hiro said, gritting his teeth in anger  It's all about him being a Kamen Rider, his ability to save peoples lives. It was his dream to save lives! He stated  And look at what that's gotten him? He's kidnapped by the enemy with the help of your 'friend' and who knows what they'll do to him! Saeko exclaimed For what we know they might've just killed him already! 

A sudden crash startled the group, turning around, they saw Chloe with a hand over her mouth as tears are threatening to fall down.

No...Senpai, is dead? She asked in disbelief  No! No-one is dead. Takeshi is fine, we promise Wasabi immediately comforted Chloe Then where is he?! She demanded That...we don't know Wasabi said sheepishly But that's what we should be doing, looking for him. Let's worry about the rest later shall we? Wasabi said saying the last bit to Saeko Yeah, all this negativity is ruining my Mojo Fred commented only to receive a shoulder to the ribs by Gogo Oww... 

Then I want to help Chloe said Sorry but there's too much people here worrying about Takeshi, we don't want to add one more Izumi said Senpai means a lot to me, I'd do whatever it takes to bring him back Chloe stated Besides if you don't let me help I'll just look for him on my own

He really means that much to you, huh? Izumi wondered  I think all of us do Chloe pointed out Alright...Then let's go save him Saeko said as everyone nods in determination

A hidden base somewhere in San Fransokyo 

Takeshi is thrown to the ground harshly by Tadashi, causing him to squirm in the ground and groan in pain

Thank you, Sunfire. We'll take it from here The man in a business suit said, dismissing Tadashi as he bows before walking off  Now then, Mr. Hiden! You've made quite a name for yourself didn't you? The man stated  Why are you doing this? What did you do to Tadashi!! Takeshi demanded 

Oh Takeshi...you are just like Aruto. I hope he's doing well in his deathbed He said How do you know Father!? What did you do to him!!  Takeshi exclaimed as he tried standing but immediately fell back down due to his pain. His pain is turned into anger at the man, until he heard a loud *bing* as a machine slowly hum to lie  What was that? Takeshi asked I suppose you could be the first to see my plan to rule San Fransokyo The man said as he turned his back on Takeshi and towards a cloth in the wall. What are you talking about?

But the man didn't answer. Instead he continued walking towards the cloth before grabbing it with both his hands as he vigorously pulled the cloth down revealing a satellite dish with bits of rust and charred marks on the side and at the middle is glowing a Violent Red as the humming slowly starts to go louder

No...but that's impossible! Takeshi exclaimed  That was suppose to be destroyed after Dad stopped it years ago...So HOW!?

How is the Ark still working!!? Takeshi shouted as the Red glowed slightly more brightly as the man cackled at his expression Oh you know, nothing a few scientists and engineers can't fix. Now my plan can finally come to a fruition The man said  My friends would put a stop to this. No matter what you might throw at them, they'll keep on going. Takeshi said Because that's what Heroes do The man approached Takeshi before crouching down to his sight 

Oh? really now, we'll I'd like to see them try He said before standing up and kicking him in the stomach, causing Takeshi to violently cough in pain before passing out Take him to a cell and watch over him, I have a few more adjustments to make to the weapon The man said to the two hooded figures with him as they grabbed Takeshi on either arm before dragging him out of the room.

The man turned back to Ark as he cackled maniacally before turning into a full blown laugh as the camera zooms into the Red glow of Ark before it slowly becomes black.

Timeskip 

We come to see a small 5 year old boy, who is holding test papers with 2/100's. The boy has tears falling on the paper as we walks towards Aruto who is sitting on his desk with lots of paperwork stacked around his desk. The boy gingerly walks over to Aruto's desk as he hands out his test with his shaky arms  

"Oh, what do you got there little buddy?" Aruto asked as he takes the test away from the kid, The boy looked down on the white floor, before sheepishly looking up to Aruto, he saw that he had a widened expression before slowly coming to a solemn smile

"Hey, it's ok Takeshi. You did your best today" Aruto comforted "Yo-You aren't mad?"  Kid Takeshi asked worryingly "Of course not, I'll never get mad at you" Aruto assured.

A knock on the door caught both of their attention as a secretary Humagear called out to them.

"Mr. Hiden, the board meeting will begin shortly" The Humagear said "Oh right, the meeting" Aruto repeated as he kneels to Takeshi's level "Okay, papa has some business to take care off. You stay here and when I come back we'll have some fun Alright!" Aruto said before standing up and walking out the office.

Leaving Kid Takeshi alone, he looked around the room and notices the hardwork Aruto is doing at the company. His eyes then landed on a silly portrait of his father with the Plaque 'CEO of Hiden Intelligence' at the bottom, which caused Takeshi to look back at his exam scores with a void of emotion and tears falling from his face with one thing saying to him.

'He's disappointed, angry, You're not worthy...a mistake'

Takeshi's eyes slowly flicker, eyes feeling heavy but a small bright light is just barely keeping him awake from his dream. He recalled the moments that led to his situation, remembering the fight with Tadashi, getting tased, waking somewhere dark and then...

Ark! 

Takeshi rose up from his bed sharply causing him to groan in pain, body aching that feel like getting stung by dozens of hornets all at once 

Take it easy now, you're hurt pretty badly the hooded figure with a katana said You! You took Tadashi away back then Takeshi pointed out  What did you do to him! Takeshi forced himself out of bed, stumbling to a wall as he pushes himself of it, enough to reach the hooded figure through the doors.

You are in no condition to fight us, and even if you are. You are nothing without your SlashRiser The figure said We'll see about that! Takeshi said as he was about to pull the figure to the cell bars but the figure grabbed ahold of the sheathe to his katana and thrusts it to Takeshi's stomach, forcing him back to his cell while clenching his mid section before falling to his knees in pain. The figure scoffed at Takeshi before turning away and began walking away.

You're right... Takeshi muttered, stopping the figure from walking away I'm nothing without my SlashRiser or any of the rider system...I'm a failure He said as he crawls to his bed before lying down face up I'm sorry I couldn't see you one last time dad. i guess i really am not worthy of the Zero-one driver he added as a tear sheds down his face

That was all a rouse The hooded figure said  How would you know that!? Takeshi asked as he glared daggers to the hooded person Because I was there before I left 

The hooded figure pull down his shroud to reveal a man with blonde hair and a metal module on his ear blinking a neon yellow color. Face having a solemn/stoic expression but is contrasted by a small grin on his face, a face which Takeshi is all too familiar with.

Horobi Oji-san!? I-I thought you disappeared? Takeshi pondered  You are correct in a way, We needed to go deep undercover for a mission the figure, now know as Horobi, stated

Horobi (Kamen Rider Horobi)

I see...wait, We!? Takeshi inquired just as a cheery voice chimed into their conversation 

Oto-san, Is Takeshi awake yet! The voice called out as a man with wild black hair and a metal module just like Horobi walked up to them No way...Big bro Jin! Takeshi exclaimed 

Jin ('The' Kamen Rider Jin)

Yo, Take-kun! Did you miss me? Jin asked  I'm happy to see you guys are safe, but about that mission...It was to see whether the Ark was rebuilt again, wasn't it? Takeshi asked receiving a nod from Horobi  Indeed, we weren't too sure at first but when we manage to get to San Fransokyo we found out that Ark is in-fact rebuilt thus why we're making a plan to destroy it Horobi said

But I completely ruined that for you didn't I? Takeshi wondered as he sat up from his bed  God, how much more of a failure can I be? He asked himself  Hey, there's no reason to beat yourself over it Jin tried to reassure Takeshi  How could I not! I lost the SlashRiser and Burning Falcon and even lost the ShotRiser along with the Shooting wolf Takeshi listed   

I failed to save my friend again, I couldn't even stand a chance against you two without even transforming He sighed  Maybe it was a mistake to think that I could be just like him one day. Who knows, maybe it was a mistake that he adopted me in the first place  He moped 

That's enough! Horobi snapped, causing Takeshi to look at him with teary eyes  Your Father is a foolish man, but he was never wrong. He has lost multiple times, but he always finds his way back. He has been defeated multiple times, but he always gets back up Horobi listed And last of all. Your Father has made dozens of mistakes...but you are not one of them He finished. 

A fire suddenly lit up inside Takeshi as he was taken aback by Horobi's words and looked at his uncle in surprise and with hope. Jin smiled at Takeshi's reaction before rummaging through his cloak

You have been something that Aruto really adore, apart from Humagears. To the point that he doesn't want you to be a rider because you could get hurt Horobi said as Jin pulls out a ShotRiser Now's the chance to show him that you're ready, by saving your friend as well as San Fransokyo from Ark Takeshi sniffled before wiping away his tears before staring at the ShotRiser with fire in his eyes

When can I begin?

-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Next episode: Fortress under Siege