“You ready for this, not-shorty-anymore?” Tsukasa asked.
“Yup,” She nodded. “Even if they look the same, I know those aren’t my mamas!”
“Which one do you want, then?”
“I’ll take the fake Nanoha-mama. I’ve fought the real one before, so I know how she fights.”
“… Ok, I won’t ask. I got the hot blonde, then.” Tsukasa withdrew his Ride Booker in sword mode and ran his hand across it. “Let’s go!” They both approached their chosen opponents.
“Looks like I’m going to have to punish you again, Vivio.” Worm Nanoha glowered. “You’re being a bad girl.”
“Stop pretending like you’re my mama!” Vivio warned, assuming her battle stance.
“Well, you know what I do when words don’t work!” The Worm raised Raising Heart, several orbs of light appeared. “Divine Shooter, shoot!”
Vivio ran through the barrage, avoiding each orb at first, but the attacks swiftly changed direction. She tried punching them away, but one swung around and hit her in the back. Vivio skid back on her feet, putting one hand to the ground to slow herself.
“You’re definitely not the real Nanoha-mama.” Vivio smirked. “She hits a lot harder than that!”
Tsukasa paused and looked back at the girl. “What is with this family?”
“Pay attention!” Worm Fate said as she swung down Bardiche in zamber form. Tsukasa’s lapse caused him to get slashed across the chest, sparks flying from his armour as he reeled back.
“I guess I should pay attention.” Tsukasa swung his sword down as well, but was met by Bardiche. He then brought us his leg and kicked Worm Fate in the gut, sending her backwards. He used that opening to attack again, but his blow was parried. The blades clashed a few more times before Tsukasa jumped back.
“Ok, let’s try a different approach.” He switched the Ride Booker to gun mode and fired, but Worm Fate used the broadside of her sword as a shield. “Well, that didn’t work.”
Worm Nanoha dodged a punch and then a leg swipe. She then used her Flash Move to get behind Vivio, and pointed Raising Heart at her back.
“Divine Buster!” Energy quickly gathered at the tip and fired. Vivio managed to jump to the side in time to miss the blast.
“I know my mama’s attacks by heart!” Vivio said as she spun around and threw a punch, which connected with Worm Nanoha’s Protection spell.
“How’s this then? Divine Shooter!” Orbs of light appeared again. “Shoot!”
Vivio put up her arms to block, but to her surprise the blasts missed her completely. She was confused for a moment until she heard surprised gasped behind her. Vivio turned to see the Divine Shooters head straight for Nanoha and Fate.
“Mama!” She cried and made to go to them, but she knew she would never make it in time.
Nanoha and Fate braced themselves for the incoming pain, but the sound of gunfire resounded and the glowing orbs were shot down. All those present turned to the direction the shots came from to see a gun wielding man emerge from an alleyway.
“If something happened to those two, I’d be troubled.” He said nonchalantly. “They’re going to lead me to a treasure, after all.”
“Kaito,” Tsukasa identified him. “I was wondering when you were going to show up.”
“Seems you’ve gotten yourself into an interesting situation here, Tsukasa.” Kaito said. “Why don’t I lend you a hand?”
“Who the heck are you?” Worm Nanoha demanded.
“He’s just a thief.” Tsukasa snorted.
“Hey now, for a lot longer than you,” Kaito took out a card. “I’ve been a passing-through Kamen Rider.” He loaded the card into his gun.
“Kamen Ride.”
“Henshin!” He aimed the gun into the sky and pulled the trigger.
“Diend!” Similar to Decade’s transformation, ghostly images converged on Kaito and after a flash of light he wore his cyan and black armour.
“I’ll keep an eye on these two.” Kaito said as he took a position in front of Nanoha and Fate. “I leave the rest up to you.”
“… So you’re not going to do anything anyways?” Tsukasa shook his head. “Whatever.” He turned back to Worm Fate. “Now where were we?”
“Tsk.” Worm Fate clucked her tongue. “Now that there are more of you, I guess I’ll have to go all out. Riot Zamber and Shin Sonic Form!” In a flash, Worm Fate and Bardiche had changed into their respective forms.
“… Is that really age appropriate?” Tsukasa wondered, examining her outfit. “If your plan is to seduce m-” He didn’t get to finish as she had disappeared from his sight. “Where’d she…” Sparks flew as he was struck from behind. He rolled forward and turned to counter attack, but his target wasn’t there. She appeared at his side and landed another blow, sending him tumbling across the ground.
“Be careful!” The real Fate yelled. “Sonic Form increases your speed greatly!”
“I noticed. Thanks for the heads up.” Tsukasa mumbled as he got to his feet. He saw a streak of light pass in front of the building before him. “There you are.” He slid a card into his belt.
“Attack ride: Blast!” Tsukasa fired his gun which shot multiple blasts at a rapid rate, but he only managed to punch holes into the wall.
“You’ll never be able to match my speed.” Worm Fate said as she appeared behind him again. This time Tsukasa moved out of the way before she could hit him.
“You’re right.” He pulled out a card. “I’ll be able to surpass it!”
“Kamen Ride: Kabuto.” Tsukasa changed into the red armoured rider and quickly pulled out another card.
“You aren’t the only one with a speed boost.”
“Attack Ride: Clock Up!” Everything around Tsukasa came to a stand still. Time had not stopped, but Tsukasa was now moving so fast it might as well have. Worm Fate, even with her increased speed, could only see a blur as he ran into her path. He slid another card into his belt.
“Final Attack Ride: K-K-K-Kabuto!” Electricity sparkled around his leg as he swung it around. Worm Fate’s speed barely allowed her to block with her blades, but they were shattered by the blow and the force sent her clear through one of the buildings.
Worm Nanoha was momentarily confused as to what had happened to her partner, which gave Vivio the opening she needed. Her fist connected with the Worm’s chin, sending her up into the air. Vivio jumped up after her, grabbed her leg, and with a mighty throw sent the imposter impacting with the asphalt, causing a sizable crater. Vivio landed next to Tsukasa, who had reverted to his normal Decade form.
“Well, that was easy enough.” He said.
“Don’t think I’ve lost just yet…” Worm Nanoha got to her feet. “Time to go all our, full power! Blaster Three!” Her barrier jacket changed and her remote weapons materialised.
“I guess this means I should power up too.” Tsukasa said as he pulled out his K-Touch cell phone. He was about to input his command when a gold flash appeared beside him.
“Don’t think I’ll let you!” Worm Fate said as she prepared to strike with her damaged blades. She didn’t get the chance before Vivio’s fist dug into her face. Vivio also reached out and grabbed Bardiche before the device was out of reach. Worm Fate kept a firm grip, and the two blondes began fighting over it.
“Thanks, kid.” Tsukasa said as he began moving his finger over the touch screen.
“Kuuga, Agito, Ryuki, Faiz, Blade, Hibiki, Kabuto, Den-O, Kiva. Final Kamen Ride: Decade.” Decade assumed his complete form, with nine rider cards displayed across his chest and one mounted on his forehead. He moved his Decadriver to the side of his belt and placed the K-Touch in the middle.
“That won’t help you against this!” Worm Nanoha grinned as large amounts of energy gathered in her bits and staff. “Starlight…”
“Tsukasa-san!” Vivio called while she still grappled with Worm Fate. “You have to attack before she’s finished charging!”
“Got it.” Tsukasa reached down to the K-Touch. “How about a blaster for a blaster?” He pushed a button.
“Faiz. Kamen Ride: Blaster.” The cards on Decade’s chest all changed and a red and silver Kamen Rider with a large gun appeared next to Tsukasa. Faiz mimicked Tsukasa’s actions as he pulled out a card.
“I might as well help too.” Kaito said as he joined Tsukasa and loaded a card into his gun.
“How generous of you.” Tsukasa slid the card into his side and pressed down on the Decadriver.
“Final Attack Ride: F-F-F-Faiz.”
“Final Attack Ride: D-D-D-Diend!”
All three riders aimed their weapons, a blue funnel of cards extending from Kaito’s.
Worm Nanoha knew she hadn’t charged enough energy, but she also knew she didn’t have much of a choice. “Breaker!” She shouted as she fired. The Riders fired simultaneously and their combine firepower easily overpowered the Starlight Breaker. It was forced back where it erupted into a large explosion in the Worm’s face. At that point Faiz disappeared and the cards on Tsukasa’s chest returned to normal.
When the blast cloud settled, the heavily injured imposter slowly got to her feet, panting heavily.
Vivio kept her vice grip on her mama’s device as she swung around sharply. Still injured from the attack she received from Tsukasa, Worm Fate couldn’t handle the force and Bardiche was ripped from her hands. The toss sent her careening into Worm Nanoha and the impact knocked Raising Heart from the Worm’s hands.
Separated from the devices, both Worms lost their barrier jackets and their human forms with them. They were now in their grotesque, true forms. Vivio landed next to Tsukasa again and set down Bardiche. They then both stepped forward.
“I’ll leave the rest to you.” Kaito said as he backed away.
“You ready to finish this, Vivio?” Tsukasa asked.
“Yes, Tsukasa-san!” She said with a nod. A Belkan triangle appeared at Vivio’s feet while Tsukasa pulled out another card. The girl’s leg began to glow with magical energy and Tsukasa tossed in his card.
“Final Attack Ride: D-D-D-Decade!”
They both jumped high into the air and descended on the Worms, legs forward. They each hit one of the monsters with their flying kicks, sending the creatures reeling backwards where they erupted into large fireballs. Tsukasa and Vivio landed, stood upright, and dusted off their hands.
Confirming that the Worms were no more, Tsukasa cancelled his transformation. Doing so also caused Vivio to return to her child form. They smiled at each other for a moment before Vivio ran back to her mamas, collecting Raising Heart and Bardiche, which had returned to their standby forms, along the way.
“Nanoha-mama! Fate-mama!” The child cried. When she reached them, Nanoha and Fate were quick to bring her into a hug.
“Vivio! Thank goodness you’re all right!” Nanoha sobbed.
“Are you two ok?” Vivio asked.
“Yes, thanks to you protecting us!” Fate assured her. “We’re so proud of you!”
“I got Raising Heart and Bardiche back for you!” She handed over the devices to their owners.”
“Thank you so much.”
“And… and…” Vivio rubbed at her eyes. “I’m sorry for running away. I heard you two talking and you said I was just a bother… I don’t want to cause you trouble, so…”
“Vivio, honey, we never said anything like that!” Nanoha guaranteed her. “It must have been those Worm things you heard.”
“Really?” The child sniffled.
“Yes, really.” Nanoha nodded. “It is true that raising you isn’t always easy, but no matter how hard it gets it’s all worth it because I love you more than anything. You’re my treasure!”
Kaito, who had also returned to normal, sighed. “That’s her treasure? I can’t steal that…”
“Sucks to be you.” Tsukasa hummed as he took a picture of the happy scene before him.
“Well, I’m outta here. See you.” With that, Kaito left.
“Looks like I’m done here too.” Tsukasa turned to leave but felt a tug on the tail of his jacket. He looked down to see a pair of mismatched eyes looking up at him.
“You’re leaving already, Tsukasa-san?” She asked.
“Yeah, I’ve done what I needed to do.”
“Oh…” Vivio looked down.
“Thank you very much for looking after my daughter.” Nanoha bowed. “I’m sorry for how we treated you.”
“We’ll be sure to tell our superiors that you were not the kind of person we were led to believe.” Fate added.
“Doesn’t really matter,” He shrugged. “I’m just passing-through anyways.”
“So does that mean I’m never going to see you again?” Vivio’s eyes began to water again. Tsukasa squirmed a little, not quite sure how to respond.
“Who knows?” He ended up saying, giving her a pat on the head. “I guess one day I could pass-through here again. In the meantime, if any trouble pops up it’s your job to handle it, ok shorty? From this day on, you’re an honorary Kamen Rider.”
Vivio’s eyes sparkled at the prospect. “Ok!”
“I’ll see you later then, Vivio.” He said as he began to leave.
“Bye bye, Tsukasa-san!” Vivio called after him. “I’m sure you’ll find your home someday!”
Tsukasa casually waved over his shoulder as he walked away.
A fair distance away, the man with the glasses watched on.
“DAMN YOU DECADE!” He cursed.
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“So Vivio-chan made up with her mamas?” Natsumi asked.
“Uh huh.” Tsukasa leaned back in his chair. “Turns out it was a misunderstanding caused by some Worms, but we took care of that.”
“Your pictures are developed, Tsukasa-kun.” Eijiro announced as he entered the room. He placed a picture on the table which showed an oddly distorted image of Vivio and her mamas, joyfully embracing. In the background like some sort after image was the smiling face of Vivio’s adult version. “There’s a really nice feeling to this one.”
“Aaaah, I wish I could have had a taste before she left…” Kivala moped as she fluttered about.
“What did I tell you about saying those kinds of things?” Yuusuke scolded her.
“Now now, I’m sure she didn’t mean anything by it.” Eijiro headed to the kitchen, but as he passed the backdrop he tripped and pulled on the chain which caused a new backdrop to fall. Depicted on it was a framed painting of a regal looking woman with golden butterflies scattered about.
“I have a bad feeling about this one…” Natsumi groaned.