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The Zi-O Sidestories II: The Eight Fingers

Sebas is walking down the marketside still thinking of what happened earlier.

Succulent: *flashback* We will return for your decision the day after tomorrow. Will that be alright, Mr. Sebas?

Sebas sighed and continues walking, and the scene changed into Brain Unglaus going out of his room as Gazef saw him while eating breakfast.

Gazef: Going out somewhere?

Brain: Yeah.

Gazef: Do you have any money?

Brain: None, but I can sell an item or two--

Gazef throws a coin pouch full of money which he caught.

Gazef: Take that instead.

Brain: Thanks, I'll take it.

He smiles as he goes out of the door and closes it. He sighed as he makes his journey.  The scene then changes to Climb wearing normal clothes suitable to the Middle Ages as he stopped, takes a breath and goes to the building. Which is a bar and looked around and saw Gagaran and Evileye in the far left.

Gagaran: Yo, Virgin! Hehe!

Climb: It has been too long, Lady Gagaran.

Gagaran then scoffs.

Climb: I mean, Miss Gagaran.

Gagaran: Yeah.

He then greets the little girl in the red hood, blond hair sticking out, and with a mask.

Climb: And you too, Lady Evileye.

Gagaran: Long time no see. What's up, you here to get lucky with me?

Climb: No, not that. Lady Aindra is visiting Princess Renner and she asked me to give you a message?

Gagaran: Hmm? Lakyus did?

Climb: Yes. She says, "We're going to be going to the action on the double. I want you get ready to go into battle at a moment's notice."

Gagaran: Okay, but you went into a lot of trouble with such a minor chore.

She chugs her wine.

Climb: Not at all. Also, I was fortunate enough to have Gazef Stronoff to train me in swordsmanship. He complimented me from the strike from above you taught me.

Gagaran: Oh that? No kidding? Nice going, kid! Even so...

Climb: I know. I will not become so complacent, and wish to devote myself further into training.

Gagaran: That's good and all, but I figured that move can be countered. It's time you came up with another move you can transition into.

Climb: Oh, Lord Stronoff said the same thing.

Gagaran: I'll bet. Come to think of it, you have come to ask Evileye for something, right? Magic Training?

Climb: Hai.

Evileye: Kid, you don't have the talent.

Climb: Huh?

Evileye: Drive your efforts elsewhere.

Climb was shocked by the statement but remained calm.

Evileye: You don't looked convinced. Those who possess talent have it from the outset. Take Gazef Stronoff--- he's a good example. Can you ever catch him up to where he is on effort alone?

Climb just looked away.

Evileye: I'm not telling you to give up. I'm telling you what you're up against. 

Climb looked down.

Evileye: Foolishness. Utter foolishness. Those who chase after an unattainable dream are certain to ruin themselves.

Climb: I am aware of that.

Evileye: You're a type bound for an early grave. There are those who will weep for you when you die, aren't there?

Gagaran: What's this, Evileye? You've been picking on Climb because you're worried about him?

Evileye then grabs her by the chest.

Evileye: You meathead! Keep your voice down!

Gagaran: Well it's true, isn't it? I mean Princess Renner has feelings for him too, and now you? Kid, you're on lucky S.O.B.

Climb: S.O.B.?

Evileye then sat down with a huff.

Evileye: First, you need to gain some magic knowledge. Once, you increase your knowledge, you'll be able to tell what your magic opponents are after. Then you can take the appropriate actions.

Climb: Hai.

Evileye: Climb, don't do anything to resign your humanity, just because you want more power.

Gagaran: It means she loves~~ you.

Evileye: BAKA! DAMARE!!!

Gagaran laughed out loud as Evileye sighed.

Evileye: Sure it's not as though humans as a species have all that much ability. In fact, many of the 13 Heroes were species other than Humans. Black Knight, the Former Owner of the Cursed Sword Kilineiram, now wielded by our leader had part Demonic Bloodlines.

The screen then shows to Lakyus Aindra in her battle outfit wielding the large sword, Kilineiram.

Gagaran: Hmmm... The cursed sword Kilineiram, huh? Tell me, is that business about it having enough black energy to swallow up an entire nation when it's power released for real?

Evileye: Where did you hear that?

Gagaran: Lakyus said it earlier, when she was all by herself.

The flashback starts as Gagaran was walking around in the forest at night as she saw Lakyus and hides behind a tree.

Lakyus: This is the most powerful of all dark swords, created by the concentration of the darkness unbound, all right.

Lakyus was holding the sword and raised it upwards when the Full Moon is right in front of her.

Lakyus: Even with a maiden like me, a servant of God, restraining it with all I have, I still wrestle with it!

The flashback ends.

Gagaran: Hmm... Then, another time...

The flashback starts again as Gagaran is asleep as the door right next to her is open and it's light and Lakyus voice was heard.

Lakyus: Don't underestimate my dark power, rooted in blackness! I will dominate your flesh and unleashed my cursed sword power!

Gagaran woke up as she looked at the door. Lakyus is still wielding the sword as she was literally talking to it.

Lakyus: Tonight is the time when your power is at it's greatest, to be sure. But I will not let you do as you wish, even if it eats away my own life! Ring of the Holy Valkyrie, give me your protection! 

Gagaran: Oi, Lakyus!

Lakyus: Gah! *she blushes in embarassment* I'm allright, so d-don't worry!!!

Gagaran just facepalmed.

The flashback ends.

Evileye: Hmm. So the Priestess was embrassed to be controlled by the cursed item. So those pointless armor rings weren't just for fashion sake, hmm?

Climb: Princess Renner is in danger, you two should come with me, right now!

He was about to leave but Evileye stopped him.

Evileye: Don't panic! This isn't something we can do about anyone soon.

Gagaran: Either way, the only thing that can stop Adamantite is Adamantite.

Evileye: Yeah, hmm. This reminds me of something. I heard that there is a 3rd Adamantite-Class Adventurers Team has sprung up in E-Rantel.

Gagaran: What?! That's some news. What's their name?

Evileye: The returning legend, Kamen Rider Zi-O.

Climb and Gagaran: Kamen Rider?

Evileye: A warrior known as the King of Time in legends centuries past, and they're a party of two, with the Magic Caster named Nabe, who also became a Kamen Rider. The Saviour of Humanity, Geiz.

Gagaran: Huh?! King and Saviour? Oi, if that Zi-O really is a King, doesn't he have a Kingdom as well? Strange for a King being an adventurer. And just the two of them? So what great exploits they have?

Evileye: First, they resolved an incident at E-Rantel wheres thousands of undead appeared, Then they eliminated the Goblin Tribal Coalition and then headed northward, retrieved ultra-rare herbs from The Great Forest of Tob, slayed a Gigant Basilisk, as well as defeated a Vampire with Tremendous Power, I hear. Also, they subjugated The Wise King of the Forest with their power, and are keeping him for submission.

Gagaran: Holy shit. That's pretty awesome, isn't it?

Climb: You mean, that would be really hard, even for you, Miss Gagaran?

Gagaran: Thousands of Undead aren't a problem, but a Gigant Basilisk with Petrifying Gaze and Toxic Venom? Without restorative measures, that would be too much for me. That is the ultimate foe of a Warrior.

Climb: I now know how strong Blue Rose is, Miss Gagaran, there is no way you could be outdone by any newcomers in town!

Gagaran: Whoo! Thanks for the high praise!

She then grabs Climb by surprise.

Gagaran: Alright, then, you can sleep with me!

Climb: No, I must decline.

Gagaran: See, this is why, you're still a virgin!

Evileye: Climb's wrong. We can be all outdoned.

Gagaran and Climb looked at her like she's crazy.

Evileye: That Kamen Rider is not just only the King of Time, but also the King of all Kamen Riders. He's the Strongest, Most Powerful One, beyond that of a God and here in the town of E-Rantel, reaching the highest rank of Adamantite.

Gagaran: Sheesh, way to blow off my pride.

Evileye: Still, this idle chit-chat has gone on for a bit too long. We need to go to Lakyus and get everything ready.

Climb: *bows* Please do.

Gagaran: Climb. That sword in your hip, that isn't your actual weapon, isn't it?

Climb: This is my backup sword.

Gagaran: There's no telling what might happen. You should always keep a weapon on you. Also, do you have the items I gave it to you?

Climb: Do you mean those bells? Yes, they're right here.

He then touches the pouch on his right hip.

Gagaran: Good. Keep three healing potions in you, just in case.

Climb: Understood.

The Blue Rose Duo are walking to the exit.

Evileye: You are a bigger mother hen than I expected.

Gagaran: Stop teasing me.

Back to Brain Unglaus, he is walking at the dangerous alleys as then he saw a lot of people. And a man who is stomping on a child with bruises.

Man: You punk-ass brat! You're filthy!

He then stomps the child.

Old Lady: All he did was bumped into him.

Woman: They are going to kill him at this rate...

Brain Unglaus just sighed and goes to the right as then Sebas walked past him as Brain's eyes widened and looked behind. He then saw Sebas warping through the crowd.

Brain: What kind of moves was that?

Man: Hey, old man, what are you going to do?

Man 2: Back off, if you know what's good to you.

Climb then goes through the crowd and saw Sebas protecting the child against a lot of thugs.

Fat Thug: Huh?! What was that, old man?

Sebas: I will say it again, depart from here.

Fat Thug: Why you?!

He was going to punch him but Sebas kneed his stomach that sends him to the ground.

Sebas: You have brutally beaten a child and threatened an elder. Your time will judgement will come.

Sebas removed the buttons of his coat revealing the Buggle Driver II.

BUGGLE DRIVER! ZWEI!

Thug: Oi, what is that?!

Thug 2: What, some kind of belt or something?!

Sebas then grabs the Kamen Rider Chronicle Gashat and presses the button.

KAMEN RIDER CHRONICLE!

Sebas: HEN...SHIN.

The Gashat then flies around Sebas as he pressed the A Button as the Standby Noise was heard.

The Gashat then inserts at the left side of the Driver.

GASHATTO.

He then presses the red button right next to the Gashat.

BUGGLE UP!

(From 0:26 to 0:38)

DASH THROUGH THE HEAVENS, KAMEN RIDER! ENGRAVE THE CHRONICLE! NOW TIME IS IN YOUR HANDS!!!

Climb and Brain gasped in shock and awe as was everyone else seeing the transformation.

Brain: *mind* Is that... the Kamen Rider that Gazef told me about?

Climb: *thinking the same* But that doesn't look like Zi-O at all...

Brain & Climb: *mind* But a Kamen Rider is here!

Thug 4: What the hell is that?!

Thug 3: I don't know, but we're in deep shit!

Chronos: I am Kamen Rider Chronos, The God of Time and the Maker of Chronicle.

Fat Thug: God of Time my ass! Let's see what God will do with my fi--

PAUSE!

(Can't find the sound effect for Pause.)

As time stopped he then goes near the Fat Thug.

Chronos: Such disobedient Children. You will now know the wrath of Ohma Zi-O's servant who also has the Powers of Time!

He then presses the B Button Twice.

KIMEWAZA! CRITICAL CREWS-AID!

(From 1:19 to 1:30)

THE END OF THE LINE HAS COME!

Chronos: For the crimes you committed against an Innocent Child and an Elderly... I commit you... discontinued.

He then presses the A and B Buttons.

RESTART!

The Fat Thug was sent to the trash dump where he truly belongs.

Chronos: Who's next.

Thug: NOOOO!!! WE'RE SORRY!!!!

They all run away like cowards and chickens. Climb then runs to the child.

Climb: Hey there! Are you okay? Shake it off, you have no broken bones.

Climb then grabs a Blue Potion from his pouch.

Climb: Hold on, I will treat you right now.

He then pulls out the cover with his mouth.

Climb: Open your mouth and swallow.

The child opens his mouth as Climb then puts the potion on his mouth and lets him drink.

Climb: There, nice and slow, good. There's nothing to worry about now.

The Child is glowed with green aura as his injuries are slowly healing. He was going to say something to Chronos but he was reverted back to Sebas and walks away from the crowd. He walks at the alleys as Climb runs after him.

Climb: Excuse me, sir!

Sebas: Is there something you need?

Climb stopped running.

Sebas: Who exactly are you?

Climb: My name is Climb, and I am one of this land's soldiers. Thank you for what would be ordinarily my job.

Sebas: It was no bother. Now I must go.

Climb: Please wait! I saw you transform into a Kamen Rider! And your move back there, can you teach me?

Sebas: What do you mean by that?

Climb: I am trying to improve myself, learning to become stronger. After seeing your outstanding moves, I was hoping you would teach me about your techniques!

Sebas: Hmmm, all right. Please show me your hands.

Climb: Hai.

He then reveals his hand as Sebas firmly touches them.

Sebas: Thick and firm, Good hands for a Warrior.

Climb: Oh no, I am no more than a Negligible Warrior.

Sebas: I do not think you need to be modest. Now, may I see your sword.

Climb: Hai.

He then unsheathes his sword and gives it to Sebas which he grabs it and swings it around.

Sebas: Hmmm, is this your backup weapon?

Climb: How did you know that?

Sebas: It has a number of dings in it.

Climb: I am embarassed that you had to see that.

He then sheathes his sword.

Sebas: I see. I now have a rudimentary grasp of your personality. The hands and weapon are a warrior which reflects who a Warrior is. You present an extremely favorable impression.  Now, please let me ask you a question. Why do you want to become stronger?

Climb: Huh?

Sebas: A moment ago, you asked me to train for you. While I credit you for being trustworthy, I would like to know your reason why you seek more power.

Climb: Well...

He then remembers back in the rain where the Princess saved a Young Climb as he smiled at the memory.

Climb: Because I am a man.

Sebas: Ho... Based on your answer, I decided what kind of training I will give you.

Climb: *bows* Thank you very--

He raised his palm stopping him.

Sebas: However, forgive me for saying so, but in my view, you have no talent.

Climb then became tense as he remember those were the same words that Gazef and Evileye said.

Sebas: To be frank, you might die from this.

Climb's eyes hardened as those were the same words from Evileye.

Sebas: It depends on your heart. If there is someone precious to you, you should be fine.

Climb looked down as he did have someone who is precious to him.

Climb: I am ready. Please proceed.

Sebas: You are confident you will not die, then?

Climb shooked his head in response.

Sebas: Very well. Then, I will train you here.

Unberknowst to them, Brain was eavesdropping on them.

Climb: What, right here?

Sebas: Yes. Please stand ready with your weapon.

Climb: Hai.

He then unsheathes his sword and does an ordinary battle stance.

Sebas: Okay, here we go. Please hold fast with your wits.

He then holds both of his hands up as he takes a stance, same with Climb. A dark aura changed the atmosphere as Climb's eyes widened as Sebas right eye glowed blood red as multiple shards emerging from the ground and a strong gust of wind is blowing as Climb holds on. More shards emerging behind Climb as Brain also widens his eyes as he too was affected by it. Climb tries to hold his own and his sword.

Sebas: Is this the extent of your manhood? I am still merely getting ready?

Climb gritted his teeth.

Sebas: Now then, die, if you please.

He then charges forward towards Climb as Climb then remembers the Princess smiling to him, he closes his eyes and opens as his eyes glowed red his muscles grew and his grip tightened his sword any further! Sebas then swings his fist toward Climb as the glowing figure of Kabuto engulfs Climb and barely dodges Sebas punch! His legs was shaking and he fell on his knees as he pants hard.

Sebas: Congratulations. How does it feel to overcome the fear of death?

Climb looked at him in shock.

Sebas: You did well to avoid dying from shock, That sometimes happens-- A person is prepared to die, as a result, they go and abandon their hold on life.

Climb: Forgive me for asking. Who are you. Who exactly are you? You're not just any ordinary Kamen Rider but what...

Sebas: I am just an old man who simply knows how to defend himself. For now, anyway. Now once, again...

???: Wait a minute!

Climb looks behind and saw Brain who also panting just like Climb.

Climb: An acquiantance of yours?

Sebas: No. So then, he is not an acquiantance of yours, either?

Climb then sheathes his sword.

Brain: First off, my name is Brain Unglaus. Please allow me to apologize for interrupting you two.

Climb: Your name-- I recognize as of it as a Warrior and once gone toe-to-toe with the Royal Head Warrior.

Sebas: So then, what can I do for you?

Brain then looks at Climb.

Climb: What is it?

Brain: How... How can you remain standing when death is so close by hand?

Climb knows what he meant.

Climb: I'd like to know. That went beyond what a normal man could withstand. That was something not even I-- a person like me, can even bear. Nontheless, that wasn't even true for you, you held your own. How did you do something that great.

Climb: I am not sure. However, it may be because I was thinking about my Mistress.

Brain: Mistress?

Climb: Yes, I was thinking about the lady whose service I was in, and got through it.

Brain: That's how...

Sebas: Lord Unglaus... He had enough loyalty to overcome this fear. People can muster enough an unbelievable amount of power, if it is for someone who is more important for them. I believe that is a strength of a person. If there is something else you refuse to concede, then you can demonstrate a power beyond on what you have perceived as yourself.

Brain: The only ones I've had, I had already forsaken.

Climb: That is all right! I could do it, and I have no talent. Knowing you, Lord Unglaus, you can do it, too!

Brain: *smiles* You are both kind and strong, thanks. I really have been...

Sebas: Unglaus-sama...

Brain: You can drop the "Lord" business. I'm nobody that a person such as yourself you can pay respect to.

Sebas: Then it would please me to call me Sebas. Now then, Unglaus. Would both you and Climb both mind leaving here at once?

Brain: Huh? Why?

Sebas: It appears I have some visitors.

Three males in black robes covering their heads with hoods and daggers as their weapon. Climb and Brain looked at them.

Sebas: Over there, as well.

They looked behind and saw more Black Robed people.

Climb: Who are they?

Brain saw purple liquid on their daggers.

Brain: Those are poisoned. Climb, watch yourself. Those are Assassins.

Climb then unsheathes his sword much to Brain's shock.

Climb: I may be in the way, but that doesn't mean I won't fight. As one who preserves peace in the Capital. It is only right I defend its citizens.

Brain: In that case, I'll help you too.

He also unsheathes his sword.

Sebas: Well then, I will take those three over there.

He walks past Brain and Climb as he grabs the Sclash Driver and inserts it on his waist.

SCLASH DRIVER!

Sebas: Can I ask you two to take on this pair?

Climb and Brain: Hai!

Sebas: Now then, I am afraid that I will be confronting to all of you. Not as a butler, but a Kamen Rider too.

He grabs the Crocodile Fullbottle as he locks the twist of the bottle as a cracking sound was heard.

DANGER!

Brain: Hey! I don't need you to tell me twice!

The Jaws Theme was heard as Sebas inserted the Crocodile Fullbottle on the Sclash Driver.

CROCODILE!

Sebas: HENSHIN!

He then pushes the Wrench of the Sclash Driver.

(From 0:15 to 0:35)

WARERU! KURARERU! KUDAKECHIRU! (Heavy Metal Music with Horror Violins) CROCODILE IN ROGUE! OOOORAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!

The visor was then formed as the Assassins in front of Rogue are stepping back in fear before a female screaming sound was heard adding the intimidation.

Rogue: I am Kamen Rider... Rogue.

The Assassins then throws their daggers at Rogue which it was shattered upon impact due to the armor as the Assassins gasped.

Rogue: Would you not mind going after these gentleman at this side?

Climb: Holy crap, that's amazing!

Brain: Yeah, if anyone claimed that Lord Sebas is the mightiest man in the Kingdom, I'd agree with them.

Climb: Even stronger than Lord Stronoff?

Brain: We wouldn't stand a chance against him even we took on him together. Now, here they come. I'll take one on the left, you take the one on the right.

Brain charged forward with Climb following him from behind. The Assassin stopped and faced Brain.

Brain: Now then, I hate to ask... but would you be the fall guy who recoups my time out of practice?

Rogue: Interesting. So that's what the story is.

He walks to the assassins as they charged at Rogueas he goes in a stance.

Rogue: You were out of practice.

His hands glowed and punches all three of them sending them to the ground.

Rogue: Then this might be just the thing. These opponents are perfect to shake the rust off.

Climb then dodged the attacks of his opponent as he stepped back near Brain.

Brain: Don't get in too deep until you determined his reach.

Climb: Hai!

Rogue: He seems like a fairly benevolent gentleman.

He then looks at the one assassin charging at Rogue as he pushes the wrench of his Sclash Driver.

CRACK UP FINISH!!!!

Rogue then jumped up mid-air as his legs became the head of a Crocodile as they joined together so as the Crocodile biting the Assassin making him scream in pain before throwing him in the sky before he explodes.

Back to the duo, The Assassin tries to stab him which Climb dodged and tries to stab him too which he sidestepped and land behind Climb. Climb glares at him as he attacked again which he block with his sword however, the Assassin has another dagger which he tries to stab Climb's face before he barely dodges it! Climb then grabs the Assassin's hand stopping him.

While Rogue then grabs a small rock then flips it with his thumb hitting the Assassin's head which Climb steps back.

Rogue: Fear is a powerful emotion. However, you cannot be bound by it. If your physical abilities aren't up to the task, prevail with your heart. There are times where the mind outperforms the body.

Climb: If I die here... then please tell, Princess Renner... please tell her Highness I had fought well.

The Assassin charged forward but Climb jumped mid-air using the same attack as he did to Gazef.

Climb: MARTIAL ART! SLASH!

His sword glowed as he then sliced the Assassin's shoulder making him fall to the ground.

Rogue: Well done.

Brain: Nice going, Climb.

Brain's opponent was already down. Climb smiled at the praise.

Rogue then deforms back to Sebas.

Sebas: Seeing as they how followed me from back at the mansion, I would venture that these are Succulent's men.

He then touches his head as the Assassin's is awake but numb and his eyes are glowing in orange.

Climb: What did you do to him?

Sebas: It is a skill called PALM OF THE PUPPETEER. It appears to be working. Now then, to begin interrogating him.

Sometime later...

Brain: Eight Fingers is a relatively large criminal society within the Kingdom, right?

Climb: Yes it is. I have heard the name Succulent. Something about him being one of the members of the Adamantite Six Arms.

Brain: So then, Lord Sebas, what are you going to do now?

Sebas: I have made up my mind. The First Thing I want to do is go bring down the place that is the source of this trouble. He says that Succulent will be there as well. Best to stamp out any sparks in the way. Can I ask you two to carry this bunch to a guardhouse?

Brain: Just a moment, please! Would it be all right if I helped you?

Climb: Me too, please!

Sebas: While I believe that Unglaus would fare just fine, you might find yourself in a bit of a peril.

Climb: Looking the other way, just because of the danger, would prove that I am a man unfit to serve my mistress.

Sebas: Then you have made your resolve?

Climb nodded.

Sebas: Very well. Then there's nothing else to be said. All right, both of you, please assist me.

Brain and Climb nodded as the three are headed towards the Heart of the Eight Fingers Territory.

(To be Continued...)

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