Chapter 7: Truth and Infighting
To recap Kenji, Nobu, and Tsuyu fought Inves and won but in doing so destroyed a lot of produce plus the Artificial Helheim fruit at the Ximenia Research Facility. They all escape lol using the gate Lockseed and go to Helheim. Now let's hope things work out as Daisuke and Kane are about to have a surprise coming to them but more importantly Tsuyu learning the mission of the Armored Riders. Now with that said let the story begin.
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Helheim
On Helheim Kane and Daisuke were seen relaxing well. Daisuke actually Kane was still peeved he lost. While the two relax they see the portal and both walk over it to meet up with Nobu and Kenji.
Daisuke: Looks like they're back.
Kane was silent and just grumbled a bit.
They see Nobu and Kenji come out of the portal which Daisuke was going to greet them until he and Kane saw another person and notice it was Pro Hero Froppy.
Daisuke: Guys care to explain why you brought a hero to Helheim?
Kane: Oh fuck.....
While both are surprised and a bit scared as a Hero was now in Helheim Kenji and Nobu explain why she is here.
Kenji: We got cornered on the stairs by Inves. I had no choice but to transform in front of her or we would've died.
Daisuke: I see makes sense.
Kane: Is she going to arrest us?
When Kane said that Daisuke hits him on the head.
Kane: OWW!
Kenji: Would you relax, Boy Scout? Tsuyu is willing to keep this a secret, she just wants answers.
Daisuke: Oh then we need to bring her to Kouta then.
When Daisuke says Kouta she looks at Kenji.
Tsuyu: Who is Kouta?
Kenji: Oh yeah, he's the god that created this planet. He's also the guy who gave us our Drivers and Lockseeds.
Tsuyu looks at Kenji as if he was serious until a bright light appears which then dissipates to reveal Kouta.
Kouta: Kenji I see you brought a guest care to introduce her?
Kenji: Everyone, this is Tsuyu Asui, better known as pro hero Froppy.
Tsuyu: Nice to meet you all, ribbit.
Tsuyu said and gave a wave which Daisuke waves back while Kane just nods his head and as for Kouta he just smiles.
Kouta: Nice to meet you so I can guess that Kenji would help provide answers right?
Tsuyu: He did, ribbit.
Kouta nodded and summoned a small orb and then started to explain the history and well as the mission he gave to Kane, Kenji, Daisuke, and Nobu. While he explains it Tsuyu is just amazed and then terrified at what she is learning. After Kouta is done she decides to ask a question to Kouta.
Tsuyu: So those Quirk fruits turn people into Inves and once transformed they are considered dead, ribbit?
Tsuyu said very scared while Kouta sadly nodded.
Kouta: Yes, once you eat that fruit it's over even if there was a chance to have full control of being an Inves the downside to it is you won't be able to eat normal food for the rest of your life. With the power you gain, you will also gain the consequences of it.
Kouta says Tsuyu becomes horrified and turns to Kenji.
Tsuyu: So when you kill them it is just putting down a rabid animal, ribbit?
Everyone nodded which made Tsuyu shocked.
Tsuyu: That is awful, ribbit.
Kenji: That's why we're trying to put a stop to it, no matter what.
Nobu: That and the imminent destruction of earth is an outcome I'm confident everyone wishes to avoid.
Both Kane and Daisuke nodded while Tsuyu understood how bad the situation was.
Tsuyu: I see well I will help if I can though there is one question I wanted to ask Kouta.
Kouta: What is Tsuyu?
Tsuyu: Why do the Armored Riders look similar to Kamen Riders?
When Tsuyu said that Kouta was shocked and then started laughing which confused everyone until he explained.
Kouta: I didn't think people would remember the Kamen Riders. I thought we would all be long forgotten. As for why the armored riders are similar to Kamen Riders because they are Kamen Riders.
Tsuyu: Wait so they are like heroes from the past like OOO, ribbit?
When Tsuyu said OOO Kouta was surprised as he hadn't heard the name in a long time.
Kouta: OOO, huh so you read about him yes?
Tsuyu: Yeah, after Kenji mentioned an old myth he read about in the library. Momo went and found a book on him, ribbit.
Kouta: I see well at least some of our history is still there. Though you would like for me to tell you what OOO was like in my time?
When Kouta said that Tsuyu's eyes widened.
Tsuyu: Wait, you know OOO?!
Kouta: Yes, I did but that was a long time ago. Though the last time I saw him was when two worlds were being forced to collide and that was probably around 125 years ago.
When Kouta said that everyone looked at him and was confused.
Nobu: It would appear Multiverse Theory is more than just a mere theory if two earths were forced to nearly collide.
Kouta: Indeed Nobu there are countless universes. I won't go into detail as that is long talk but what I can say is that the Multiverse is indeed real and most riders are from different worlds. Now with that said, allow me to tell you what OOO was like, Tsuyu. He was a good person, a man who would help people though he had a laid-back attitude, he was a hardworking person. Last but not least he put people first then himself.
Kouta said having fond memories he remembered the last time he saw him.
Tsuyu: Wow, he sounded like an amazing person, ribbit.
Kouta: He was but something happened a long time ago. I don't know what it was but all I knew was that OOO was gone. I have no idea what happened to him. He either went missing or probably died from old age. Truly I have no idea what happened to him but I will say he was one of the greatest Riders I ever met.
Kouta said, which made him stop smiling for a moment.
Kouta: I wish I knew what happened to him honestly but I don't dwell on it because wherever he is he will always find a way to get out of it.
Kouta said with a smile which made Tsuyu smile as well.
Tsuyu: Wow, he sounded amazing so Kenji and Nobu and the other two are carrying the mantle of the Kamen Riders?
Kouta: Indeed they are but more specifically the Armored Riders. Now with that being said, I think it's time for me to heal you three.
Nobu, Kenji, and Tsuyu nodded and Kouta raised his hand, energy started coming out of his hands and all three of them felt the power. It takes about a second and all of them are healed.
Tsuyu: Woah, I feel like my usual self, ribbit.
Nobu: Yes, well having a higher being as our mentor has a plethora of benefits.
Kenji: Yeah, at least we took care of those Inves. Plus the Artificial Helheim Fruits were collateral damage during the fight.
Kouta smiled and nodded while learning that information.
Kouta: Well at least you put the distribution to a halt now we need to focus on how they even got the fruit. Anything you found between you two?
Kouta asked which both Kenji and Nobu nodded their heads.
Nobu: We did figure out that somehow those working at the facility have no idea how some of their Quirk Fruits were stolen.
Kenji: Yeah, not a camera in their greenhouse, it's like they're asking for someone to steal their dangerous experimental fruit.
Kouta: That is very strange. I would think having a fruit that could give quirks would be well guarded but it seems it is not the case. Well with that information we will need to investigate more now I think it's time for you all to go home.
Kenji: Good, because after fighting our way through that mess a break doesn't sound too bad.
Nobu: Indeed, I should call the Professor and let her know I successfully called the authorities and got to safety.
Daisuke: Well it seems like things worked out nice going to Nobu. Also, Kenji, this is great. We got one of the heroes to work with us.
Kenji: That wasn't my plan, it was a spur of the moment decision. I was more concerned about Tsuyu getting herself killed.
Daisuke: Still you did great man you took down some Inves and managed to halt the production of the fruit. I will say this man you are definitely one hell of a guy.
Daisuke said with a smile which Nobu nodded as well.
Kenji: Seriously, I was just doing what had to get done, there's nothing special about it. Nobu and Tsuyu backed me up.
While everyone was talking about how great Kenji was Kane was getting agitated and started balling his fist.
Kane: Always, Kenji......
Kenji: Alright, Tsuyu and I should get back before Momo and the other pro heroes freak out from the news broadcast about the attack.
Everyone nodded and Kouta was about to open the portal until Kane got in front of Kenji looking angry at him.
Kane: Oh hell no! Me and you need to settle something!
Kenji: I've got nothing to settle with you Boy Scout, we need to stay focused on what's important, like the fate of our world.
Kane: You already put a halt on the fruit so we can settle this!
Kenji: Not a chance, those trees might've gotten damaged, but there's no telling how much of the fruit they were able to harvest beforehand. We can't risk letting our guard down.
Kane: I don't care! It's always you! Always the one being praised always the one being the fucking hero! Always getting new powers! I am tired of being passed over by you! So we are going to settle it!
Kane pulls out the Melon Lockseed.
Kenji: So that's what this is about? This is a matter of your fragile pride? Look, I didn't ask for any of those things. All I'm focused on is completing the mission that Kouta gave us, something you should start doing instead of bitching Boy Scout.
Kane gets even madder and yells at him.
Kane: Oh me bitching! You bitch about your sister being the star child so fuck you!
When Kane said that Daisuke and Nobu just stare at Kane in shock and then turn to Kenji.
Kenji: Oh is that so Boy Scout?
Kenji put on his Sengoku Driver and was about to activate his Lockseed when Tsuyu stepped in between them, facing Kenji.
Tsuyu: Kenji don't, he's acting like a child and you shouldn't let him get to you, ribbit.
Kenji lowers his Lockseed before relaxing his body slightly. When Tsuyu saw this she quickly turned around to face Kane.
Tsuyu: Then there's you. Here you are acting like a child when you should be focusing on keeping the world safe. That's not how a hero acts, ribbit.
Kane: Hero my ass your only a fucking hero because of your quirk!
Tsuyu: I'm not going to get upset over your little temper tantrum, ribbit.
Kane just ignores her and turns to Kenji.
Kane: Well I may be a Boy Scout but at least I am not being overshadowed by some star child! I bet she is always being praised while you get no recognition!
Kenji tightened the grip on his Lockseed, he was about to activate it when Tsuyu cleared her throat.
Tsuyu: I'm not moving from this spot. If either of you wants to fight, you have to go through me, ribbit!
Kane: Is that so?
Kane said, staring down at Tsuyu.
Tsuyu: I'm a hero, I've faced scarier things than some kid throwing a hissy fit......
Kane pulls out the Sengoku Driver and puts it on and activates the Melon Lockseed.
Melon Lockseed: Melon!
Kane: Move out of the way or be moved.
Daisuke and Nobu saw what Kane was planning and was about to stop him but Kouta interferes.
Kouta: Kane, don't do anything you'll end up regretting.......
Kane: Oh please like the frog bitch can do anything to me.
Tsuyu winced as tears pricked the corner of her eyes. A gentle hand rested on her shoulder as she turned to see Kenji.
Kenji: Yo, Daisuke hold these for me, will you? I won't need them to kick this Boy Scout's ass!
Kenji then tossed the Kiwi and Mango Lockseeds to Daisuke before protectively standing in front of Tsuyu and facing Kane.
Kenji: You know it's funny, even if Tsuyu didn't stop me, I probably wouldn't have wasted the energy on you. Unfortunately, you've crossed a line Boy Scout! Daisuke, Nobu! Even if this Boy Scout begs for his damn life as I break every bone in his body, don't help him.........
Kane: Like hell you are!
Kane then plugs the MelonLockseed into the Sengoku Driver and then locks it in.
Kane's Sengoku Driver: Lock on!
Kane: Henshin!
Kane then slices the blade down on the lockseed cutting it in half.
Kane's Sengoku Driver: Soiya! Melon Arms! Authorized by providence!
The melon then drops onto Kane and he turns into Zangetsu. Kane then pulls out his shield and sword and points them at Kenji.
Zangetsu: Bring it!
Kenji: I'll crush you into dust Boy Scout!!!
Kenji activates the Lockseed.
Lockseed: Banana!
Kenji plugs it into the Sengoku Driver before locking it in.
Kenji's Sengoku Driver: Lock on!
Kenji grabs the sword on the Sengoku Driver before slicing the Lockseed in half.
Kenji's Sengoku Driver: Come on! Banana Arms! Knight of spe~ar!
The banana dropped onto Kenji's head before unfolding into armor as Baron readied his spear.
Zangetsu: Let's go!
Baron: Don't go crying on me Boy Scout!
Zangetsu then gets enraged and charges at Baron. Zangetsu aims his sword and shoots at him. Baron backflipped out of the way of the attack before getting into a crouched position.
Baron: Come on Boy Scout, I'm waiting for something interesting to happen......
Zangetsu gets mad again and this time charges at him and tries to slash him while Baron swings his spear upwards, knocking Zangetsu's sword out of his hands. The sword gets stabbed into the ground about ten feet away as Baron lowers his spear.
Baron: Well now you can't even attack me, what was that about kicking my ass again?
Zangetsu: It's not over yet!
Zangetsu just charges with his shield and tries to bash him. Baron jumps into the air before flipping over Zangetsu and landing behind him.
Baron: I wonder what I should have for dinner tonight. Takoyaki sounds pretty good.
Zangetsu: Stop thinking about food and fight me!
Zangetsu said as he whipped around to hit Baron with his shield, only for Baron to grab the top of it before pulling it to the side, exposing Zangetsu.
Baron: Actually on second thought, kebabs sound a hell of a lot better!
Baron then viciously stabbed Zangetsu in the chest, causing him to lose his grip on his shield. Baron then tossed the shield aside as Zangetsu was now completely defenseless.
Baron: Now that you are completely defenseless, it's time I prove how useless you are Boy Scout!
Zangetsu then finally snaps and just charges at Baron and tries to punch him. Baron ducks out of the way of the fist before grabbing Zangetsu by the shoulder. Baron knees Zangetsu in the gut before whipping around and cracking him upside the head with the butt of his spear as the defenseless rider stumbled backwards a few steps.
Zangetsu: I....am....not....done!
Zangetsu then gets stabbed in the chest again by Baron as he stumbles backwards again.
Baron: You see Boy Scout, the reason you get left in the dust......
Baron stabs him in the chest again as Zangetsu stumbles backwards, almost losing his footing this time.
Baron: Is for the simple fact that you think life is supposed to be fair.......
Baron stabs him twice more in the chest as Zangestu's armor has smoke rolling off it from the attacks.
Baron: You're right, I hate the fact that my sister is the star child! The difference is unlike you who bitches and moans that it isn't fair.....
Baron stabs Zangetsu in the chest once again as the rider falls to the ground as he scrambles to get back to his feet.
Baron: Where I simply suck it up and keep working hard! I come here at least 3 times a week to train! You barely come here 1 time in a week! The fact of that matter is, I'm not getting special treatment Boy Scout......
Zangetsu spots his sword a little ways behind him as he reaches for it. Baron however flips over Zangetsu and lands behind him before grabbing his sword with his free hand.
Baron: YOU JUST EXPECT EVERYTHING TO GO YOUR WAY! GROW UP YOU DAMN BRAT!!!!
Baron delivers an upwards slash to Zangetsu's chest before quickly following it up with a spear strike to the chest that sends Zangetsu flying backwards and sprawling across the ground.
Zangetsu: This...... isn't...... over!
Zangetsu then gets back up but struggles but manages to shakily stand up.
Baron: You're right, it isn't over. Not until I break that last little bit of spirit you have left........
Baron tosses Zangetsu's sword behind him before grabbing the sword on the Sengoku Driver before performing 3 slices.
Baron's Sengoku Driver: Banana Sparking!!!
Baron readied his spear before stabbing it into the ground. Multiple large energy bananas shot out of the ground, each one hitting Zangetsu into the next one as it sprouted out of the ground. The last one caused an explosion that forced Zangetsu out of his transformation and sent the Melon Lockseed flying. Baron caught it before hiding it behind his back so Kane wouldn't see it.
Kouta: Enough! You made your point Kenji.
Baron: Don't worry, I'm not the Boy Scout, I wouldn't attack a civilian with my powers.
Daisuke then walks over to Kane and tries to help him up only for Kane to swipe his hand away.
Kane: I don't need your help!
Kane then gets back up and tries to go after Kenji again only to fall to the ground again.
Daisuke: Dude, enough you lost!
Nobu: Lost is putting it rather gently. You were in every sense of the word, outmatched. You did not manage to land a single hit on Kenji.
Kane then gets angry again and punches the ground.
Kane: Damn it, damn it, damn it!
Kane said angrily as he was defeated by Kenji.
Kenji dehenshins as he simply rolls his eyes.
Kenji: Now you understand the difference now Boy Scout? This has nothing to do with Kouta picking favorites or us leaving you behind, it's your own damn way of thinking that's your biggest enemy.
Kenji then takes a step closer to Kane.
Kenji: The reality is, we're not here to play heroes or even be heroes for that matter, we're considered public enemy number 1 after all. We're here to do a job, nothing else.
Kane: Fuck you I don't care!
Kenji: What are you going to do about it then? You lost, remember?
Kane: I may have lost but I will beat you one day I promise you that!
Kenji started laughing, laughing as if he had just been told the single greatest joke in the world.
Kenji: Beat me? Tell me Boy Scout, how will you beat me without this?
Kenji then reveals the Melon Lockseed in his hand to Kane. Kane's eyes widened and looked at his Sengoku Driver and saw it was gone.
Kane: Give it back!
Kane said, trying to get back up only to fall again.
Kenji: It's not yours, none of these powers belong to us. They belong to Kouta and Mai, they're just letting us borrow them. Once our mission is complete, they'll take them back and we'll just be normal Quirkless Civilians again.
When Kenji said that Kane looks at Kouta.
Kane: What!
Kouta: It is true when the threat is over I will be taking the Lockseeds away. The power they have is too great to be left on earth.
Kouta said Kane just gets even angrier and turns to the others.
Kane: You are okay with just being powerless again?!
Kane asked which Daisuke nodded as well as Nobu.
Daisuke: Look it may suck no longer being a Rider but I am happy with just being a charity worker. I have everything I need.
Nobu: My research is my passion, I have no qualms about returning these powers to their rightful owners once our mission is complete.
Kane was just shocked that both were okay accepting no longer being Riders. Kane then turns to Kenji and gets mad.
Kane: So you okay being powerless, no longer able to beat Pro Heroes? Wow, so your happy not being Baron and being useless compared to your sister again?!
Kane said angry while Kenji simply rolled his eyes at Kane again.
Kenji: I enjoy being Baron, it honestly feels great being able to do some good in the world. That's another difference between you and I Boy Scout. I'm willing to sacrifice my own happiness and wants for the sake of the damn planet! Not prioritize what I want over the entire world like some sniveling little brat like you! So yeah, if the earth is safe I'll happily go back to being the kid in the star child's shadow.
Kenji said that Nobu and Daisuke just look at him and feel respect towards him.
Daisuke: Damn, he is definitely the strongest out of all of us.
Nobu: Kenji is willing to live with pain if it means that the world's safety is ensured. That is why none of us can hope to stand on his level.
Kenji then walks up to Kouta before handing him the Melon Lockseed before going back over to Tsuyu.
Kenji: Sorry that Boy Scout shot his damn mouth off at you like that. Don't worry, he won't be sticking around for much longer.
Tsuyu just blushed and nodded. Kouta then walks over to Kane and opens a dimensional zipper.
Kouta: Kane this hurts me more than hurts you. For your actions against the team and having the gall to harm a civilian I have no choice but to banish you from Helheim. You will no longer be an Armored Rider.
Kouta then takes away the Sengoku Driver and the portal then sucks Kane away making him no longer be on Helheim. Kouta then turns to the others and sighs.
Nobu: It is not your fault Kouta, perhaps the Melon Lockseed simply made a grave error when you sent it to earth.
Daisuke: Still this is bad we are down a member. Nobu you need to fix that Driver soon.
Nobu: I will do my best, however the Genesis Driver is proving rather difficult. I am only halfway complete with its repairs.
Kenji: Don't fry your brain too much, four eyes, we need you to be in your best shape. Daisuke, I heard you can turn into the other mass-produced Armored Riders right?
Daisuke: Yeah, I've been, Knuckle and Kurokage. The last one I haven't tried is Gridon.
Kenji: Hate to mess with your charity work, but I'm going to need you to double-time it with me now that there's only 3 of us. I might be good in a fight, but even I'm not going to let my pride prevent me from admitting I'll need help out there.
Daisuke smiled at Kenji and then pats him on the back.
Daisuke: Sure, I will do what I can. Though I have to go I gotta get ready.
Kenji: Do what you need to, we should be good for the next couple of days.
Daisuke and Nobu nodded and Kouta summoned a dimensional zipper and Daisuke and Nobu left Helheim leaving just Kenji and Tsuyu.
Tsuyu: So you ready to face your sister Kenji?
Kenji groaned as he pinched the bridge of his nose in frustration.
Kenji: I was so caught up with this mess I completely forgot that Momo is going to have a freaking cow when we get back!
Tsuyu: Well it's time to face the music, ribbit.
Kenji: Dammit....just can't have any peace can I?
Kenji and Tsuyu then walk through the portal and left Heliheim while both are gone. Kouta looks at the Melon Lockseed.
Kouta: Kane why did you do it. Over pride or jealousy, I don't know but the Melon Lockseed chose you for a reason. Maybe, banishing you might give you the chance to be a Rider again or maybe not but time will tell.
Kouta then sees that the Melon Lockseed was still glowing for Kane and then puts it away.
Yaoyorozu Residence
After Kenji and Tsuyu came back from Helheim things got a bit chaotic as when they went inside they saw that Momo was watching the news and was freaking out.
Tsuyu: Uhhh, Momo you okay, ribbit?
Momo then turns around to see Tsuyu and then Kenji which she then runs up to him and hugs him tight.
Momo: Oh god Kenji you are okay. I knew I shouldn't have sent you with Melissa and her student to that Ximenia Research Facility.
Kenji: Would you let go?! Honestly, I can handle myself in a bad situation!
Momo: Kenji Yaoyorozu you almost died! I don't know how I could live with myself losing my only brother.
Momo said, hugging Kenji while he pushed her away from him.
Kenji: Would it really be any different? Most people tend to forget I'm here anyway!
Momo: Kenji! Mother, Father and I do care for you!
Momo said, which made Kenji roll his eyes.
Kenji: Yeah, like that time I got into that argument with the kid at my gymnastics competition. Really cared about what I had to say on the matter......
Kenji said, which made Momo wince about that incident. Kenji then walks up to his room and leaves Momo and Tsuyu behind.
Momo: Kenji....
Tsuyu: Momo I suggest you try to listen to him because what you are doing is just pushing him away, ribbit.
Momo looked over at Tsuyu and saw that her eyes were on the stairs that Kenji just went up. Momo thought something was a little off with Tsuyu, but decided to ignore it for now.
Tsuyu: He was brave during the attack. We got trapped on the stairs, I got hurt, but he was ready to defend me. Luckily that Baron guy showed up and fought them off, Kenji carried me to safety after that, ribbit.
Momo: Kenji saved you?
Tsuyu nodded and explained more about what happened as they escaped.
Tsuyu: Kenji may not have a Quirk but he is one selfless person who risked his life to save mine. So I suggest you listen to him.
Tsuyu then leaves the mansion while Momo just looks at the stairs and decides to go to the couch and think about what to do with her brother.
Momo: What am I going to do?
END
KLigers: Good news we have a hero that is willing to keep the Armored Riders secret the bad news is we are down a Rider. This was both a good and bad day and now we need Nobu to fix that Driver or the Riders are going to be in trouble. Anything you like to add Tojamaru?
Tojamaru: While it weakened them, removing Kane was the best course of action. That level of reckless selfishness would only lead to ruin. Tsuyu being willing to help the Armored Riders in the future as she could get Kenji out of difficult situations in order to help fight the Inves. The Genesis Driver will definitely help, but it's up to Nobu to repair it.
KLigers98: Agreed and hopefully Nobu can fix it soon. With that said thanks for reading My Hero Vigilantes: Return of the armored Riders. Like, comment, and follow for more updates. Ligers signing off.
Tojamaru: Until our paths cross again everyone!
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