Kamen Rider Geats: Back in Time

Fracture VIII: Keep me out of your sick games! (P2)

Sakurai ran and searched all of the city for Sara. But finally, he found her.

"Nee-chan! Michinaga? What's he doing here?" He wondered. It seems like a battle had gone on before he was here.

Neo-Kekera aimed his gun at Buffa, "Die."

By pure instinct, Sakurai transformed, "Henshin!"

[Ninja!]

And he jumped in the middle slashing the laser bullet away.

"There you are, Sakurai Keiwa!" Neo-Kekera exclaimed.

Tycoon surveyed the battlefield, taking in the piles of rubble and Buffa's badly damaged suit. It was clear this was no even fight - Buffa had endured a brutal one-sided beatdown. 

He turned to Buffa, who despite his injuries was still defiantly facing off against the towering mech. Though they hadn't always seen eye to eye, Tycoon had to admire Buffa's spirit in that moment.

"Why did you go out of your way to do this?" he asked quietly. Buffa clenched his jaw, not looking away from the enemy.

"To protect...what matters most. No one else...will die...because of me." Regret and remorse echoed deep in his voice. It was then that Tycoon finally understood - Buffa wasn't just fighting physically, but making amends the only way he knew how.

"... I'm sorry... I didn't know..."
"What are you saying... It's my fault."

Neo-Kekera busted out laughing, "Now that the main character is here" He glared at Sara, "The true game can finally begin."

At that instant Sara's body began evaporating, starting from the fingers. "What?!?!"

"Kekera, stop! What do you want!" Tycoon yelled.
"Do you have what it takes, Tycoon!!"

A small hologram appeared above everyone

[Tycoon's Game: To revive Sakurai Sara, Sakurai Keiwa MUST take a life]

"...what?"

Tycoon grimaced as the implications of Kekera's "game" set in. He glanced at Buffa and Sakurai, knowing one of them would have to be sacrificed to save Sara.

Buffa met his gaze wearily, already guessing Tycoon's thoughts. "Don't... You do what you must," he rasped, steeling himself despite his injuries. Ever the selfless fighter.

"No, Michinaga! You can't" Tycoon screamed.
"There's no other way! Consider all debt cleared! Strike me down!"

Tycoon slowly turned to face Buffa, their eyes meeting in a long, heavy gaze. Buffa wearily lowered his chainsaw, granting Tycoon a solemn nod of approval.

Tycoon stood frozen, tortured by the impossible choice before him. His sister's evaporation was now halfway complete.

"I'm sorry!" Tycoon raised his blades up to strike Buffa.

"Stop! Keiwa!!!" Sara screamed

But he stopped mid-way.

Tycoon just can't kill. He can't take an innocent life.

"Why? Tycoon? Do it!"

Tycoon cried out in anguish. "No! I won't choose - there has to be another way!"

Tycoon clenched his fists, and faced Neo-Kekera, "I will not take any life. NEVER!"

Tycoon unleashed a flurry of dazzling blade strikes against Neo-Kekera's towering form. But as expected, the mech simply shrugged off each hit with barely a scratch.

Kekera bellowed with laughter at Tycoon's futile efforts. "Is this the best you've got? You're nothing but an insect to me!"

Yet Tycoon pushed on, refusing to give up hope. His blades danced with increasing ferocity, as if searching for that one subtle weakness.

Suddenly, his strikes seemed to land with more force!

"How?" Neo-Kekera reeled back in shock as his armor actually dented under the onslaught.
"Maybe... it's possible after all..." Buffa grabbed his Zombie Breaked and swung at Neo-Kekera's head. His own weak blows started to chip away as well.

A glint entered Tycoon's eyes - through sheer force of will, their combined conviction and spirit had managed to overcome the difference in strength.

(an: cliche but just bear with me. Explaination coming soon)

"This is our resolve, our vengence!" Tycoon swung at the enemy.

Roaring defiance, Buffa rejoined the fray with renewed vigor. Together the Riders pushed Neo-Kekera back step by step.

The combined might of Tycoon and Buffa pushed Neo-Kekera to its limits. Though heavily damaged, the towering mech refused to fall, answering each blow with laser volleys that came dangerously close to breaking through the Riders' guard. 

Weakening but undeterred, Tycoon and Buffa dug deeper within themselves for the strength to carry on.

"Don't think a few hits are enough!" Neo-Kekera screamed.

[Photon Charge]
[Photon Grand Victory]

Finally, Neo-Kekera let loose a massive charged laser, its most devastating attack yet.

With a wordless nod, the Riders triggered their finishers in unison.

[Ninja Strike!] [Zombie Strike!]

They launched headlong into the incoming blast, weapons cleaving through the scorching heat. Cracks formed on their helmets, revealing bloodied faces.

"Kekera! Keep me out of your sick games!"

The collision released a shockwave that rattled the very ground. When the dust cleared, both Riders stood triumphant yet drained before the fallen Neo-Kekera. Their transformation had fallen.

With his Rider form defeated and plans in ruins, Kekera emitted a long, agonized howl of failure and frustration.

From within the rubble, Kekera's warped voice rasped one final time. Looking upon the victorious Riders, for a flicker he seemed almost awestruck.

"Sakurai... Keiwa... Azuma... Michinaga. True... Kamen Riders."

Kekera's form began evaporating into data.

"Finally got to see them" A satisfactory smile appeared on his face before he dissapeared

Sakurai embraced his sister Sara tightly, overcome with joy at having her returned safely. She hugged him back just as fiercely, grateful to be reunited.

(an: this prb should be emotional but ye i dont want to command the bot to extend this anymore)

Their tender moment was interrupted by the arrival of their friends. Win, Ayoko, Keiwa and Neon had dispatched the last of the Jyamatos and rushed over upon sensing the battle's end.

“Sara! You’re alright!” cried Neon, beside herself with relief. The others gathered round, expressing their happiness that all had been restored. Michinaga smiled wearily at the heartwarming scene, all their efforts having been worthwhile.

As Sakurai caught their friends up on the ordeal, Sara sought out Michinaga where he rested. “Michinaga... thank you, for protecting me with your life.” He nodded solemnly in response. No other words were needed.

The friends chatted happily, gladliness filling the spaces that dread and fear once occupied. A new chapter of hope and fellowship was dawning for them all, built on the sacrifices of true heroes who fought not for themselves, but for others. Their legacy would light the way ahead.

DDGP Rules: Reality can be influenced in different ways even if the Goddess of Creation candidate hasn't awakened yet