Kamen Rider Unicorn

by Michael_Ravencroft


S: Supernatural / Happy Halloween!

Sunset awoke with a start, taking a deep, gasping breath as her eyes went wide. A stinging pain erupted around her neck, and the memories of what had happened to her came flooding in. She was attacked, by Fluttershy, her friend. Sunset’s mind finally came into focus, taking in her surroundings. She was lying in a bed, from the sterilizing smell, and the green tinted paper curtain that sectioned off her bed, Sunset presumed she was in Nurse Redheart’s office. Now that her senses were becoming sharper, Sunset was aware of a presence to her right. Sunset glanced further and saw that Twilight Sparkle was sitting in a chair, her back to the wall as she somehow found a comfortable enough position to sleep in.

Twi…

Sunset reached up with her right hand and brushed it against Twilight’s, causing her girlfriend to stir from her sleep with a cute snort. Twilight looked down to her hand and followed that arm back to Sunset’s face. “Sunset?!”

“Hey, Sparky…”

“Y-You’re awake! Oh my gods, you’re awake! I-I have to get the Nurse!”

“Wait!” Sunset begged. “What happened…how did I get here?”

Twilight seemed hesitant but relented to her question. “A couple of girls from the soccer team went into the locker room and found you slumped against a locker, with your…your clothes torn and blood coming from your neck…” Twilight began to tear up as she recalled the news of hearing such a thing. “They found Octavia in the same condition, and before that Lyra Heartstrings! Sunset…what happened to you…? Did…were you…?”

Sunset slowly, and carefully, shook her head in the negative. “No, nothing like that happened…although…I can’t say what did happen was any better…” Sunset took a calming breath as she spoke the name of her assailant. “It was Fluttershy; she did this to me…and to Lyra, and to Octavia.”

Twilight’s eyes widened with shock, her head shaking as to deny this. “No…i-it can’t be, this is…this is Fluttershy, Fluttershy! The kindest, most gentle person in this city! Possibly on this planet! She would never hurt anyone, especially her friends!”

“Normally, no, she’d rather die than do that…but, Fanghoul got to her. Somehow, he got to Fluttershy and changed her, that’s why she’s been acting strange this whole time,” said Sunset.

Twilight watched as Sunset began to set up. “Whoa, what are you doing?!”

Sunset’s neck was still sore, but she managed to get herself upright. “We have to stop her…and Fanghoul…before he hurts anyone else!”

“You’re really in no condition to be out fighting anyone, your healing factor closed the bite marks, but I doubt you’ve completely recovered enough blood to properly stand up, let alone fight!” Twilight could see the defiant look in her girlfriend’s eyes and decided to put her foot down. “Sunset Shimmer, stay in this bed and rest up! You’re no good to Fluttershy or anyone if you pass out before you can even transform! I-I mean it!”

Sunset looked into Twilight’s eyes, anger and worry was prevalent within those amethyst orbs. In the end she relented, her stubbornness however still warranted her to act frustrated as she lay back down on the bed. “Fine…” Sunset gave a little smirk. “Y’know, that was kinda hot the way you took charge like that.”

Twilight’s face blushed as she kept her serious expression. “Don’t try and flirt your way out of this, I’m going to go and get the Nurse now.”

Sunset chuckled, but her humor didn’t last long as her mind flashed back to that moment in the locker room. Fluttershy’s red eyes and that silky voice that made her submit to the feeding. Somewhere, deep in the shell of the monster that she had become, was the true Fluttershy, who was crying out for this to stop.

After recovering her strength, Sunset brought their friends together to tell them what had happened. Apparently, during Sunset’s time knocked out, Fluttershy had also drained about five more students before finally disappearing, all within the time span of three hours. Now, Sunset had fully informed them of what had happened in the locker room, and Rainbow Dash was livid.

“Are you kidding me?!” Rainbow exclaimed.

“I wish I was Dash, but it’s true, Fluttershy’s been taken control of by Fanghoul. He’s using her drain people, not of blood, but their life energy.” Sunset’s hand drifted to the spot where her friend had assaulted her earlier that day. “I felt it when she attacked me, I felt weak. Like something more than blood was leaving my body.”

“We gotta find her and save her, ASAP!” Rainbow stated.

“Darling, that’s easier, said than done. If she’s gone to wherever this monster is hiding, then there’s no way to do that,” said Rarity.

Rainbow looked at Twilight and asked, “Twi, can’t you use the Infinite Library to find her?!”

Twilight quickly shook her head in the negative. “It’s not like that, I can only get information on this world, and it doesn’t predict the future! Plus, Fanghoul doesn’t belong in this dimension; the Library wouldn’t have any info on him!”

Rainbow ran her hands through her multicolored locks as she wracked her brain trying to figure out a way to find and help Fluttershy. “W-What about Decade?! That Tsukasa guy?!”

“He’s a dimension away or several; point is because of what Fanghoul did, the dimensions are unstable. Until they settle, we can’t rely on the other Riders to come, at least not yet,” said Sunset.

Twilight reached into her backpack and began typing at her computer. “I can send Hawk to do aerial reconnaissance, and with some doing I can hack whatever traffic cameras I can to see if I can locate her, cross reference that with Hawk’s aerial view, it’ll give us at least a somewhat descent search grid.”

“Um, you’re not going to hack a military satellite, are you?” Pinkie asked.

Twilight paused in her typing and looked up at Pinkie Pie; the light of the screen was reflected in her lenses and obscured her eyes for a moment as Twilight’s expression became neutral. She tilted her head a little and smiled at her pink friend.

“They still can’t prove that I was in their systems, but I’d rather not give them any reason to look into me…again.”

Rainbow Dash took Sunset aside and said, “Don’t take this the wrong way, but your girlfriend scares me sometimes.”

“Oh, I know, and it’s hot.”

***___________<U>___________***

Fanghoul, that’s what he was called, an amalgamation, an abomination, a creature that shouldn’t exist but does. Created by humans to be a weapon, to be an instrument of destruction, well, he was more than happy show them the fruit of their labor. Foundation X, that’s what they called themselves, humans tinkering with powers beyond their comprehension, trying to rein in that which should not ever be reigned over.

The hybrid was aware of the plan among the Foundation X members who created him, a plan to unleash him on a populace to see what havoc he could wreak. While a fun plan, there was more to it than that. Apparently, a new world had caught their attention, one that previously didn’t have any Riders, but now had a powerful one. But that wasn’t the only appeal, and now that Fanghoul was here, he could see what it was.

This world had a unique energy, it was weak, but awakened, and it was very potent. Fanghoul confirmed this when he exited the world he was in and into this one, it was the strongest anchor point of otherworldly energy he could sense across dimensions. But, unfortunately, this world seemed to want to reject him, and in so doing made him expand more power in order to enter it. If it wasn’t for that, that female Rider would’ve have been easily dispatched.

“But I am no fool…”

Fanghoul knew that Riders were not to be underestimated; the genetic memories of the Kaijin he was created from were vehement in that warning. When he was facing Kiva and Ghost back in the other world, he made a tactical withdrawal, choosing to fight them when he was at his strongest. And that time would be soon. For now, Fanghoul took refuge in an old church, the setting sun shined through the stain-glass window, creating an aurora of colors that painted the floors and pews, and gave notice to particles of dust that floated in the air.

The old brass pipe organ that rested off to the left of the altar would release a tune whenever a strong enough wind managed to move through the pipes, but the keys were mostly gone, not completely unfixable. The bell at the top of the structure still hung proudly, the rope from the belfry still hung, a tight weave that would remain strong no matter how much time passed.

It was here that Fanghoul took refuge, and soon, he would get more power, tonight would be the night. Fanghoul’s ears twitched when he heard the sound of someone approaching, but he did not panic, there was only two who knew of his whereabouts. The first to arrive was a girl in in mulberry uniform, wearing a pair of goggles on her head with amber eyes, and spikey blue-green hair, Indigo Zap.

The second to arrive was Fluttershy, walking in with a swagger all her own, much like the Crystal Prep girl beside her. Both girls had paler complexions, red eyes, pointed ears, and dull colored hair that looked quite disheveled, and both sported wicked grins as they bowed before Fanghoul.

“Greeting, Lord Fanghoul,” Fluttershy and Indigo echoed.

“Welcome my subjects; have you brought me what I require?” Fanghoul asked.

Indigo and Fluttershy stood back up and held their hands out before them. Within their hands a ball of ghostly pale light formed, the two orbs grew brighter and brighter until they were glowing like the full moon. The two girls pushed the orbs in Fanghoul’s direction, upon which he reached out with his right and left hands, grabbing onto them. Fanghoul sniffed both orbs, inspecting them carefully. His lips curled upwards in a smile as he looked upon the orb in his left hand.

“You’ve brought me a good haul, my shy one.”

“No way! I must’ve drained twice as many as her at my school! How is hers better than mine?!” Indigo asked.

“Sometimes quantity doesn’t always equate to quality, Indy. Did you forget where I go to school? Hello? Magic central!” Fluttershy mocked.

“Oh, don’t go and act all big and bad because you sucked your magic friends, you friggin cow!” Indigo spat.

Fluttershy let her claws extend as she glared at Indigo Zap. “What did you call me you stupid jock bitch?!”

“ENOUGH!” Fanghoul ordered.

Indigo and Fluttershy went silent as they faced forward and lowered their heads.

“What you have BOTH brought me is quite sufficient, it will allow me to enact my plan, and from there I’ll be able to draw in even more power.” Fanghoul opened his maw and inhaled the orbs at the same time; his body began to glow with the same pale light as the orbs as his cells were reinvigorated with the life energy of his two subjects’ victims. “Ah, now that’s good.”

“Um…my Lord, what is the plan? You never really told us.” Indigo asked.

Fanghoul stood up and walked towards Fluttershy and Indigo. “I am a creature of both the spiritual and physical world, and as such my power is great in one, but lessened in another. On this plain, I can only access half of powers. But on the night of all Hallows Eve, when the border between the living and the dead is blurred, I will stand at the apex and rule this dimension, taking all its power for my own! The night shall last forever, and this shall be my dominion! And not even the Kamen Riders will stop me.”

“Um…maybe we should be careful,” said Fluttershy.

Indigo looked at her as if she grew a second head, and Fanghoul just eyed her curiously.

“Are you saying you doubt our Lord’s power?!” Indigo asked indignantly.

“N-N-No! Never! I just…I’ve seen her take down a few of powerful beings…I was just urging caution,” said Fluttershy skittishly.

Fanghoul smiled as he stood before Fluttershy, running his armored claw hand through her hair before settling it against her right cheek. “Your concern for me is endearing, but not to fret. Not even the Kamen Riders of this world will be able stop me, they will annihilated. Come, we have work to do.”

The hybrid Kaijin opened a portal and waved for his subjects to follow. Indigo was right on his heels, with Fluttershy bringing up the rear. The shy girl paused for a moment, the red in her eyes flickering back to their normal teal color, but it was only for a moment before she disappeared into the portal alongside Indigo and Fanghoul.

***___________<U>___________***

Night had befallen the city of Canterlot. All around the suburbs were alight with Halloween festivities. Kids were out in their costumes, going door to door and collecting candy and competing with friends for who had the bigger haul of the night. For some teens, this was the night to party and perform pranks with total anonymity, dressed in scary costumes to perform pranks on houses and other kids alike. For others, it was an excuse to party into the wee hours of the night in cute, funny, scary, sometimes scantily clad, costumes.

Unfortunately, tonight would not be a night for fun, no, tonight was a time for ghoulish delight. Fanghoul stood at the center of Canterlot City Park; it was a large enough area, close to the woods and brimming with natural energy. From here, he would begin his reign.

“The sun has set, the moon is full, and tonight shall herald my rise!”

Fanghoul balled up his right fist and thrust it into the ground. The earth beneath their feet began to rumble and shake violently, and in matter of seconds a giant spike rose up from the dirt. The spike went higher and higher, clearing at least thirty feet before it finally stopped. Upon the spike were sigil markings, otherworldly in origin, and each one emitted an eerie light that wafted into the air. More and more of this light began to pour out until the entire spike released it all in the form a pillar that roared into the sky. Dark clouds gathered around them, thunder and lightning raged as the clouds grew and spread at a slow pace, but it was gradually picking up.

“We’ll amass power here, and then spread my influence across the world, until then, this conduit must not be damaged at any cost!”

“They’ll probably be coming soon, now that the pillar is up,” said Indigo.

“We’ll need numbers, there’s four Kamen Riders, Unicorn, Trigger, Nasca, and Equal. Each one is strong, but Unicorn’s the strongest of the four, she could harm you if she used her full power,” said Fluttershy.

Fanghoul reached around and took up a bag. He poured the contents of the bag into his right claw, all of which appeared to be sharp teeth. “The spirit who is infused with me, he was called Vlad the Impaler, as well as Dracula, ‘Son of the Dragon’. Well, it only makes sense that I have an army to suit my title. My loyal subjects come here.” Fluttershy and Indigo approached him. “Hold out your hands.”

The two girls did as he instructed, Fanghoul poured the first batch into Fluttershy’s hands, and another batch into Indigo’s, and poured the remaining into his one large claw. “Plant these dragon teeth in the ground and stand back.”

The girls and monster went to work, digging out small holes with their index and ring finger, and then placing the dragon tooth into the hole and covering it back up. When they were done, they had planted at least eighty dragon teeth. For a moment, nothing happened, but it wasn’t long before the ground once again rattled and rolled, from the spots where the teeth were buried, bony arms thrust out from the dirt, pulling up a still forming ribcage, and soon a spine, pelvis, legs, and skull. The skulls weren’t human, in fact, the skeleton itself wasn’t.

The skeleton creatures that emerged were dark gray, the digits of their hands were claw tipped, matching their clawed feet. A long tailbone wagged back and forth, making a clattering sound as each joint knocked against the other. The skulls were dragon shaped, having two long horns, and short snout, and rows of sharp teeth.

“My Spartoi, my ghoulish army!” Fanghoul turned around and looked upon his two favored lackeys. “And for you two…a present, bow your heads.”

The girls did as instructed; Fanghoul placed his claws upon their heads, and in the next moment, both Indigo and Fluttershy were engulfed in pale, ghostly light as they released screams that pierced the night.

***___________<U>___________***

“Are you sure about this?!” Sunset asked as she spoke through the Bluetooth headset in her bike helmet.

[I’m positive; I’m getting strange readings coming from the park. These readings are similar to the ones that I was tracking during the Friendship Games!]

“In other words, reality warping, Fanghoul is trying to tear reality a new one, but for what?! To where?!”

Sunset and Rainbow Dash were on their bikes, tearing through the city as cars were heading in the opposite direction of the pillar of light. Some took it as an elaborate Halloween event and were just standing around and taking videos and pictures on their phones. Twilight had gotten a visual on Fluttershy’s location, along with Fanghoul, and someone else they didn’t know was also taken in, Indigo Zap. Rainbow Dash had respect for her rival at Crystal Prep and was just as determined to save her as she was Fluttershy.

The duo managed to take a shortcut, with Twilight using Hawk to guide them from above; she led them to an auto lot where she disabled the cameras to allow them to suit up. Rainbow Dash and Sunset Shimmer summoned their Drivers and brandished their Gaia Memories.

< UNICORN! >

< NASCA! >

“HENSHIN!”

> UNICORN! <

> NASCA! <

Blue and turquoise electric fields enveloped the two girls and their bikes. When the fields dissipated, Rainbow Dash had become Kamen Rider Nasca, and Sunset was Kamen Rider Unicorn. Their bikes had also transformed into their supped-up state, and with a twist of the handle they took off at twice the speed their bikes had before. It took the Riders little time before they arrived at the park, a line of police cars formed a front line at the park entrance, and the officers – who were a little on edge – all turned to see the two Riders as their weapons were trained on them.

“Whoa, hey, good guys here!” Nasca announced.

Many of the officers released a sigh of relief and turned their attention back to the entrance. Trigger walked through, Shining Armor already transformed and ready to engage.

“This what you were warning me about, Unicorn?” Trigger asked.

“Yeah, unfortunately, the situation’s gotten more complicated,” said Unicorn.

Trigger shook his head. “Of course it has…how much more?”

“The monster up ahead has two girls under his control, a couple of high school girls, one from Crystal Prep Academy and another from Canterlot High School.” Nasca answered.

A burst of energy shot out from the pillar of light and into the sky, making the air vibrate for a moment. Tears began to open around the park, as if reality was being gouged and leaving behind open wound gashes.

“You know, I miss the days when the weirdest part of my day was just arresting a random flasher in the park,” said Trigger as he drew the Chrome Magnum. “All officers, maintain this line, anything other than us tries to enter or leave, you blow it away! Let’s go!”

Trigger ran in, taking the lead as Nasca and Unicorn charged into the park. About halfway in, they spotted someone leaning against a tree. Trigger pointed his weapon in the shadow’s direction, but Unicorn put her arm out to stop him, the being walked from under the shadows and revealed themselves to be Kamen Rider Equal.

Trigger resumed his aggressive stance, pointing the Chrome Magnum at their enemy. “Figures you’d be here, guess you wanted to see your handy work?!”

“Simmer down, officer. This isn’t my work, my work has to do with Gaia Memories, this is more along the lines of that virus incident,” said Equal.

“Regardless I’m –!”

“Hold up, Trigger. As much as neither of us like the idea, the more Riders we have the better.”

Trigger looked at Unicorn as if she grew second head. “Excuse me?!”

“My goals don’t involve city wide destruction, this poses a threat to my life and plans as much as yours, for now we will have a temporary truce,” said Equal.

Trigger looked to Nasca as if expecting some backup on the absurdity of this offer.

“I don’t like it either, trust me, but this monster’s supposedly different and has two girls under his control, we can’t afford to short change ourselves here,” said Nasca.

Trigger growled but lowered his weapon as she pointed his left index finger at Equal. “The moment you make a wrong move–!”

“You’ll blast me into next year, yes established, let’s go! We’ve wasted enough time.” Trigger huffed and continued to lead the way. Equal walked alongside Unicorn, the villainous Rider spared her glance as she said, “Thank you…”

“Don’t thank me yet, the real mess is up ahead.”

The four Riders made their way up the hill, and when they reached the top, their eyes beheld a small army of skeleton warriors, a few yards away was the pillar of light, the source of this whole potential catastrophe. At the head of the army were two female monsters.

The first once had long flowing, pink, dingy hair. Her body was covered in dark yellow armor, with the symbol of two ghoulish spears crossed like an X in red. Her hands were claw tipped; the claws themselves were a dark pink color. The creature had a wicked smile on its face was its fangs protruded from its upper lip. The other wore the same type of armor, but it was colored a dark blue, the hairstyle was different, a spikey blue.

“You shall not take another step,” said Flutterbat.

“Lord Fanghoul will not be disturbed,” said Indigo.

Trigger shook his head at what he was seeing. “Are those the girls you were talking about?”

“Yeah…” Nasca confirmed.

Equal’s fist tightened, she recognized the yellow one, it was one of Sunset’s friends, and no doubt the other girl was one that Rainbow Dash knew. This was not going to be an easy fight.

Flutterbat raised her right hand signaled the army of skeletons to attack, the ground rumbled as the skeletons charged at the same time, some wielding swords and shields. But before the army could reach them, a Silver Veil appeared behind the Riders, causing the army to stop. Unicorn, Trigger, Nasca, and Equal turned around and saw the Veil, out of the assembled Riders; only one had a knowing smile.

From the portal emerged a young man, his hair was sandy brown, with a colorful gi and black pants. “Hi, Tsukasa-sempai said you could use a hand, I’m Tenkuji Takeru!”

“Who in the…? Wait! He’s another Rider?” Trigger asked.

“Yep,” Unicorn replied.

Takeru walked towards the Riders, spotting the tower of light that Fanghoul had created. “We figured as much. Fanghoul’s supernatural powers from his hybridization allow him to access powers that a Ganma and Fangire can’t normally attain. He’s going to use this world as a battery to become stronger and conquer other worlds just like Vlad III.”

“What do you recommend?” Equal asked.

Takeru took out the Eyecon Driver G, the center of the buckle was black, the outside of that was white, and wrapped around the device was gold armor. The young priest placed the belt at his waist and let the driver fasten itself as Takeru entered his stance.

**(O)** GRATEFUL! **(O)**

**(O)** WAIT TILL YOU SEE THIS! COME AND GET IT! **(O)**

**(O)** WAIT TILL YOU SEE THIS! COME AND GET IT! **(O)**

“HENSHIN!”

**(O)** ALL EYES OPEN! **(O)**

**(O)** SWORDSMAN, INVENTOR, COMPOSER, PHARAOH, SAMURAI, PRIEST, AND SNIPER! GRAND TRANSFORMA~TION~! **(O)**

A blinding flash of golden light made everyone – except the skeletons – turn their eyes away as the transformation ended. What stood before them was a black and gold clad warrior, at different points of his armor, there were symbols, one for every hero whose spirit resided in the built and granted him power. This was Kamen Rider Ghost Grateful Soul!

If they’re bringing an army, I figured we’d need one, too. Everyone, lend me your strength!

**(O)** MUSASHI! **(O)**

**(O)** EDISON! **(O)**

**(O)** ROBIN HOOD! **(O)**

**(O)** NEWTON! **(O)**

**(O)** BILLY THE KID **(O)**

**(O)** BEETHOVEN! **(O)**

**(O)** BENKEI! **(O)**

**(O)** GOEMON! **(O)**

**(O)** RYOMA! **(O)**

**(O)** HIMIKO! **(O)**

**(O)** TUTANKHAMUN! **(O)**

**(O)** NOBUNAGA! **(O)**

**(O)** HOUDINI! **(O)**

**(O)** GRIMM! **(O)**

**(O)** SANZO! **(O)**

Ghost pressed on the Eyecon Driver G fifteen times, and each time a Ghost Parka appeared, each a different color and stylized to match the persona and look of the spirit they represented. When the Ghost Parkas were all released, they lined up on either side of Ghost and glowed, taking form as they now stood side by side with each other.

We’ll take care of these things; take down Fanghoul before his plan is complete! Ghost instructed.

The Heroic Eyecon Ghosts and Kamen Rider Ghost charged straight into the Spartoi, Robin Hood, Billy the Kid, Edison, and Nobunaga were providing long range support, firing laser bolts and arrows into the crowd with perfect precision, felling one skeleton after the other. Musashi, Benkei, Goemon, Ryoma, and Ghost engaged in close combat. The other Riders were just stunned, to say the least, they were only sixteen strong, but each spirit might as well have been equal to that of ten warriors as they swept through the small army of Spartoi.

The remaining Riders managed to get around the army, and were heading towards the pillar of light, that is until Flutterbat and Indigo intercepted them, both of them dropping from the sky and striking the ground with great enough force to form a crater and throw dust and dirt into the air. Flutterbat flew through the dust cloud and aimed for Unicorn and Equal, while Indigo went in to attack Trigger and Nasca.

Unicorn dashed out and threw a right punch at the same time as Flutterbat. Their fists met at the center, creating a shockwave that flattened the grass around their feet. “C’mon, Shy, fight this! I know you don’t want to hurt anyone!”

“That’s funny, because I want to hurt YOU!”

Flutterbat broke their hold and threw a lift kick straight up, Unicorn narrowly dodged, but was unprepared for her friend to come back down with an ax kick across her chest. The attack caused sparks to fly from her armor, sending Unicorn stumbling backwards. Flutterbat capitalized on this and moved in to press her attack.

| GREATER THAN: > |

Equal quickly intercepted Flutterbat, bringing up her arms to form an “X” pattern as Flutterbat’s kick landed at the center of the formation. Equal pushed back, making her move away, the villainous Rider began throwing punches and kicks, trying to force Flutterbat into a corner. “You don’t want to do this! Think of your friends!”

“Ah, the villain trying to be a hero, that’s so cute!” Flutterbat mocked.

The yellow Kaijin caught one of Equal’s punches in the palm of her left hand, Flutterbat began squeezing down on Equal’s fist, making the rogue Rider grunt in pain as she tried to wrist herself free of Flutterbat’s iron grip. Luckily, Unicorn fired mana spheres in consecutive bursts, each round hitting the mark on Flutterbat as sparks flew from her body. Equal felt Flutterbat’s grip loosen, from there she charged her left fist and punched her in the abdomen, sending Flutterbat skidding backwards as her heels dug into the earth.

Meanwhile, Indigo and Nasca were fighting in a high-speed battle. Nasca’s wings were flared as she and Indigo dueled. Indigo had summoned a sword; its metal was black as night, with bat wings for the guard and an emerald at the center of the guard. The human turned Kaijin came down with an overhead slash, Nasca raised her sword and blocked the attack, creating a shockwave upon impact. The brief pause gave Trigger enough time to fire three shots at Indigo. However, Indigo saw them coming, disengaging with Nasca as she jumped back and let the bolts fly by.

Indigo quickly switched targets and dashed across the field towards Trigger. Trigger quickly took up the Knife Memory and inserted it into his Chrome Magnum.

< KNIFE! >

|^| KNIFE! ARMED! |^|

The Chrome Magnum glowed until it had transformed into its knife form, just in time for Trigger to block Indigo’s blade. The two weapons grinded against each other as sparks flew from the blades. Nasca flew and slashed at Indigo’s back, sparks flew off, following the slash trail that Nasca drew. Indigo growled in pain and swung to try and hit Nasca. The speedster Rider flew back, getting out of range of Indigo’s blade as it hit nothing but air. Trigger flipped his knife around into a reverse grip and slashed at Indigo, the Kaijin barely had enough time to block the attack as Trigger flipped the blade around and began thrusting with quick and precise moves. The smaller blade made it hard for Indigo to counter, with Trigger getting in close where the range of her sword worked against her.

Whenever she backed away, Nasca would swoop in and reengage her in a sword clash, but whenever that happened, Trigger would come up from behind or from the side to get in another attack.

Both sides were now at a standoff, the sounds of Kamen Rider Ghost and his Hero Soul warriors echoed in the background as they continued dispatching the Spartoi. On the opposite side, the pillar’s light had grown in intensity, and the tears in reality were getting worse, showing glimpses into other worlds. One in particular gave Sunset pause to worry, recognizing the location as Ponyville. Another showed a city, but with a giant wall that radiated a red glow into the sky.

“This isn’t good, the boundaries between the worlds are collapsing,” said Equal.

“What to do, what to do? Do you use your full powers and risk harming us?” Flutterbat asked.

“Or will you stand there and twiddle your thumbs until it’s too late?” Indigo added.

Unicorn clenched her fists; this whole situation was bad, and every second was another closer to Fanghoul taking control of this world and multiple others. “No matter what, we’ll save everyone, including you two! No one dies tonight!”

Suddenly, a violet light began to shine right before Unicorn’s feet. Something connected to that light began to rise up from the dirt, continuing to ascend until it was right in front of Unicorn. The magical Rider reached out and grabbed the light, when it faded, Unicorn opened her hand and saw that it was yet another of the T2 Gaia Memories. The symbol inside was that of an “S” in the form of a skull.

“Looks like the Gaia Memories have a sense of humor. It’s going to be a very scary Halloween!” Unicorn pressed the button on the Memory and inserted it into the left hip port.

< SKULL! >

{< SKULL! MIMETIC DRIVE! >}

A glowing violet skull appeared behind Unicorn, the other three Riders stood back as they watched Unicorn undergo a new transformation. The skull opened its great maw and shut it around Unicorn as the skull turned into pure energy. When the light faded, Unicorn had attained a new Mimetic Drive form. Unicorn was covered in a black trench coat that went past her knees; the shoulders had bone white plate armor on them, while the forearms had segmented plates on top of the leather jacket.

There was an armored ribcage over Unicorn’s chest, white in color to contrast against the black armor behind it. Upon Unicorn’s head was a white Fedora hat, with the Skull “S” symbol embroidered on the side. Her helmet was all black; the eyes changed to violet as a pair of crossbones were painted across the front of the helmet. The knuckles of the armor were studded with white plate armor, along with the thighs, kneecaps, and shins, ending with the tip of the boots. A new form had been obtained, the phantasmal, hard-boiled strength and magical knowhow combined as one.

“Unicorn: Noir!” Unicorn stepped forward ahead of the other three Riders and pointed her left hand towards Flutterbat and Indigo Zap. “Now…count up your sins.”

Indigo was the first to attack, dashing straight for Unicorn as she slashed with her sword. Unicorn widened her stance and raised her left arm up just in time to block the blade with her left forearm guard. While Indigo was stunned from this action, Unicorn swiftly used her right hand to tap down on the left hip once.

\ MAGNUM! /

Unicorn’s right hand glowed, and in it formed a blaster. It was jet black, the grip a tombstone gray color, with the image of a horse skull running along the length of the weapon. Unicorn raised the Magnum and pointed straight into Indigo’s chest, pulling the trigger multiple times as she fired at point blank range again and again. Each impact was accompanied by a shower of sparks until Indigo was thrown back and away from Unicorn Noir. The skeletal Rider twirled the Magnum in her hand as she slowly walked towards them, “Equal, Nasca, Trigger, you three head to that pillar and do what you can, and I’ll be there shortly.”

The three Riders nodded as they took off for the pillar, Flutterbat and Indigo were preparing to go after them, until they both got blasted from behind, making them turn their attention onto Unicorn Noir. “Don’t go turning your backs on me.” Unicorn pushed back her coat and pressed on the left hip port two times.

\\ PHANTASM! //

In an instant, gray fog was released from Unicorn’s body. The fog grew bigger and bigger until the fog obscured everything from sight. Flutterbat and Indigo Zap were on edge, feeling a sense of dread from the cloud. A violet bolt of light shot out from the cloud and hit Flutterbat in the shoulder, not soon after, another one pierced through the fog and hit Indigo. Flutterbat felt a punch across her face, followed by another and another, and finished up with a kick to her side that sent her flying into Indigo Zap.

“WHAT THE HELL?!” Indigo shouted in anger.

“It wasn’t me! She was attacking me! But it felt like it was coming from the front, but I didn’t see anything!” Flutterbat explained.

“Hahaahahaha, ahaha, hahahahahahahah!” Mocking laughter echoed within the dense fog, seemingly coming from all directions. “I was standing right in front of you and you couldn’t even hit me.”

“GRRRR! I should’ve done worse to you back in that locker room! I’ll correct that mistake fast!” Flutterbat threatened.

“No, you won’t, because this isn’t the real you, nor you, Indigo. That monster has turned you into something inhuman and buried your goodwill deep inside you. I’m here to exorcise the demons within you!”

\\\ SKELETON! ///

Without warning, a powerful gust of wind blew away the fog and buffeted both girls. A bright glow in front drew their attention, and both human Kaijins’ eyes grew wide with shock. Unicorn Noir was standing before them, however, behind her floated a phantasmal apparition; it was a skeleton, its bones colored violet. Only the upper torso was formed as the eyes sockets glowed yellow. With a wave of her hand, the skeleton avatar reached out and grabbed both girls, snatching them up into its large hands. Fluttershy and Indigo tried as hard as they could to get free of the avatar’s grasp, but it was too strong.

Unicorn pressed down the left port four times.

\\\\ SPIRIT! ////

Both of Unicorn Noir’s arms became see through and intangible, the only indication that they were still there was the faint violet glow that outlined them. Unicorn dashed towards Flutterbat, holding out her left arm as she thrust it right into her chest. Flutterbat released an audible gasp, looking down at her chest where Unicorn’s arm had gone through. Unicorn felt something within and grabbed it tight, pulling back as hard as she could. Slowly, she began to peel back the Kaijin form and reveal the true Fluttershy underneath; thread-like strands of energy could be seen being snapped as Unicorn pulled back more and more.

“WHAT ARE YOU DOING TO ME?!” Kaijin Flutterbat asked.

“Like I said, I’m exorcising you!”

With one final tug, the Kaijin was separated from Fluttershy and tossed aside like a rag doll. Unicorn quickly proceeded to do the same with Indigo, the Kaijin was stubborn, and put up an admirable fight, but it was all for naught as Unicorn ripped the last girl free from her monstrous form and tossed it to join its comrade. The skeleton avatar slammed itself onto the ground, and then placed both girls into is ribcage, setting them down gently as they watched Unicorn approach them.

“You’ll both be safe in there.” Unicorn turned her head towards the two Kaijin who were slowly getting back up. “And as for you two…” Unicorn took out the Skull Memory and placed into the back slot of the Magnum.

>} SKULL! MAXIMUM DRIVE! {<

Unicorn raised the Magnum and pointed it at the two Kaijin, the muzzle glowed brighter and brighter as it built up energy, at the same time, the wicked whinny of a horse sounded into the night. “Phantom Stampede!”

With a pull of the trigger, the weapon fired, releasing a stream of violet light that took on the form of a large unicorn skeleton. The beam neighed and whinnied as it approached the Kaijin and washed over them like a tidal wave. In a matter of seconds both forms were completely destroyed as the beam died out. Unicorn Noir twirled the weapon in her hand as it disappeared into light particles.

The skeleton avatar disappeared not soon after, allowing Fluttershy to rush towards Unicorn and hug her from behind as she let tears fall from her eyes and sobbed loudly.

“I’m sorry! I’m so, so sorry!” Fluttershy cried.

Unicorn smiled under her helmet. “You have nothing to be sorry for.” She turned around and faced her friend as she said, “We’ll talk later, and right now I need you both to get to safety while we finish this. Indigo!”

The girl in question blinked. “Whoa, wait, Unicorn knows my name?!”

“Uh, magic sense. Look, take this girl and get out of here, there are police officers just outside the entrance to the park, hurry!”

***___________<U>___________***

Nasca had transformed into her final form, Star Chaser, and Trigger into his super form, SWAT, both powered heroes were engaged with Fanghoul. The hybrid Kaijin merely grinned as the stood still, arms crossed as multiple glaives began to rise from the earth and rush towards his opponents. Nasca’s enhanced speed allowed her dodge most of them, but the glaives that grew only grew more glaives from the one previous, making it hard for her to get close. Trigger used the Chrome Ultimatum to blast through the spikes to try and get closer, but for each one he destroyed another grew in its place.

“A powerful offense and defense, what can you possibly do to get to me?”

“THIS!”

| LESSER THAN: < |

>} EQUAL! MAXIMUM DRIVE! {<

Equal twirled her Staff of Sameness around, pointing the business end of the weapon towards the blockade of iron glaives that surrounded Fanghoul. The twin prongs of the staff fired a cerulean beam of light that slammed against the iron glaives. At first, Fanghoul didn’t give it much heed, but then the glaives began to show signs of weathering, and then they had cracks forming all over them. In the next moment, the beam spread out through the rest of the glaives, further weakening them.

Trigger pressed the “1” digit on the Chrome Ultimatum and hit enter.

/#\ GATLING! /#\

The Chrome Ultimatum formed a construct Gatling barrel around the muzzle, and with a pull of the trigger, the weapon fired a rapid succession of azure energy bolts that leveled the weakened glaives, shattering them like glass. Fanghoul growled and jumped into the air to avoid the mowing of his glaives, however, this left him open as Nasca came swooping in with her glowing wings to strike Fanghoul from behind. The hybrid Kaijin roared with pain as he turned to swipe at Nasca, but the speedster Rider was already gone, striking only her afterimage.

Nasca ran her left hand over her blade, energizing the Condor Sword as she prepared to slice him down the middle. Fanghoul wasn’t a fool, grinning as he sensed Nasca’s fast approach. “Did you honestly think that summoning them from the earth was the only way I could attack?!”

As soon as Nasca got close, iron glaives materialized from Fanghoul’s body, jutting outwards as they winded upwards towards Nasca. It was too little too late for the speedster as she was bombarded with several glaives striking her at once, sending sparks flying from her body as she was forced down to the ground. Fanghoul was about to finish her, but a barrage of azure bolts rained on him from down below, but not soon after a barrage of violet energy bolts came blasting him from the back.

Unicorn had finally joined the battle and was firing side by side with Trigger. Fanghoul dropped out of the sky and landed back on the ground, keeping his arms up as he protected himself from the constant hail of blaster fire. The hybrid Kaijin growled in anger as his aura flared up, more and more power was being gathered until Fanghoul unleashed in a column sized beam of dark energy. Unicorn’s eyes widened and quickly placed herself in front of Trigger as she pressed down on the left hip port three times.

\\\ SKELETON! ///

Unicorn Noir’s skeleton avatar appeared around herself and Trigger, both of them standing in the center of the ribcage. The skeleton crossed both arms in front of its chest, forming an “X” pattern. The beam crashed into the avatar, making Unicorn Noir grunt from the effort of keeping her avatar active. Fanghoul merely smirked as he poured even more power into the beam, the force it generated was enough to lift the skeleton avatar off the ground and send them flying into the woods. Cracks formed on the skeleton’s body, until it shattered, causing and explosion. Both Trigger and Unicorn were expelled from the avatar, going off in different directions while Unicorn continued to sail on.

Her armor shifted from Noir form and back to default, and not long after her transformation ended. A hill of granite was quickly approaching as Sunset kept flying, but before she could hit it; an orange streak flew at her and grabbed the heroine before she could splatter against the rock face. Sunset groaned as her whole body ached from the attack, she soon came to her senses and noticed she was in the arms of Kamen Rider Ghost.

“Takeru?!”

Thank goodness I made it in time, said Ghost.

“Thanks...” Sunset managed to stand on her own as she peered down the way she had come. “Gods, that guy is powerful.”

True, but then again, you weren’t exactly fighting at your full power either, right?

Sunset grinned at Ghost as she said, “And something tells me that you haven’t either, right?”

Not in the least.

The former Equestrian took up her Unicorn Memory.

< UNICORN! >

“Henshin!”

> UNICORN! <

Sunset’s body was surrounded by the turquoise electrical field, turning her back in the Kamen Rider Unicorn. The magical Rider held out her right hand, and in a matter of seconds a flaming firebird flew down from the sky and landed in her hand, becoming the Phoenix Ascender, and into her left hand she brought out the Shining Memory, inserting it into the Phoenix Ascender. Ghost took out his most powerful Eyecon, a white device with an infinity symbol at the top. The paranormal Rider took out his default Eyecon device and replaced it with the Infinite Ghost Eyecon.

***(O)*** INFINITE EVOLUTION! ***(O)***

***(O)*** LOOK UPON THIS! ***(O)***

***(O)*** SUPREME EYES OPEN! INFINITE! ***(O)***

***(O)*** KEEP GOING! GO, GO, GO! GO, GO, GO! GO, GO, GO! GOTTA! GHOST! ***(O)***

< SHINING! >

\^/ PHOENIX! \^/

{\^/} AAAAAASCEEEEENNNNSIONNNNNN!!! {\^/}

Beams of pure white light, along with gold and red swirling light erupted into the air, causing everyone in the vicinity to stop what they were doing. The pillars of light broke apart, and from that feathers of white, gold, and red cascaded over the battlefield. Fanghoul didn’t like where this was going, and raised his power, but not before two streaks of light shot out of the forest and slammed right into his gut. The hybrid Kaijin released a loud gasp as he felt the tremendous impact resonate through his body. The two lights faded and from it everyone could see who it was who had attacked him.

On Fanghoul’s left was Unicorn, now in her final form, Day Dreamer, and with her left fist against Fanghoul’s gut. On Fanghoul’s right was Kamen Rider Ghoust, but now in his final form. His armor was silver and white, but sparkled with different colors, the horn on his helmet was rainbow colored, and the eyes on his helmet were dark orange. This was Kamen Rider Ghost’s final form, Infinite Soul.

Ghost had his right fist against Fanghoul’s gut, right next to Unicorn’s. Fanghoul roared out as he brought both arms up to bring down in a dual hammer fist upon his foes. But Unicorn’s light wings flared, and Ghost began to shine. The two Riders bolted from their position just as Fanghoul brought down his arms, striking the ground and sending a cloud of dust and dirt into the air. Unicorn and Ghost appeared on opposite sides of Fanghoul, with Sunset summoning her Halo Blade. In Ghost’s hands, he summoned the Gan Gun Saber, putting into its double bladed Naginata Mode.

When the smoke cleared, Unicorn and Ghost dashed across the battlefield. Fanghoul summoned iron glaives from the earth, blocking both Riders’ blades from hitting him, the resounding ring of metal striking metal echoed through the area. But this wouldn’t deter them, the blades began to slice through the iron spikes, and Fanghoul noticed quickly enough that he jumped up out of the way before both Riders managed to slice through the glaives.

Unicorn and Ghost skidded to a halt and immediately flew up to meet Fanghoul, the hybrid Kaijin thrust out his right arm and from it sprouted several more glaives that winded and twisted as they rained down towards Ghost and Unicorn. Ghost slashed at the incoming iron glaives, but for each one he destroyed, three more took its place. The phantasmal Rider charged his blades and slashed twice, forming a giant X of blue light that flew towards the still growing amount of glaives. But then several grew around the X of blue light and aimed directly for Ghost.

)O( LAUGHTER! AWAKEN! )O(

)O( MAGIC! AWAKEN! )O(

Suddenly, several explosions ignited around Ghost, destroying the glaives before they could reach him. Ghost looked back and saw that Unicorn’s sword was glowing with power, a nod from Unicorn was all that Ghost needed as he flew upwards. Unicorn channeled the powers of the Magic and Laughter Memories to fire off spheres of condensed, sparkling energy that flew off by the dozens towards the still incoming glaives. Fanghoul gritted his teeth as he witnessed their combined attack; he raised his left hand up as he prepared to fire a beam of dark energy. Unfortunately, Fanghoul wouldn’t get the chance before Ghost appeared and slashed him across the chest. Sparks flew from the Kaijin’s chest as the glaives he created shattered into pieces.

)O( LOYALTY! AWAKEN! )O(

Unicorn zoomed off to where Ghost was and slashed him across the back, Fanghoul, annoyed by the changing tide of the battle, focused as much power as he could muster and made hundreds of glaives bloom from his body, shooting out in all directions, each one containing the power to blow away the Riders.

)O( GENEROSITY! AWAKEN! )O(

With a swipe of Unicorn’s sword, a giant diamond sphere formed around Fanghoul. The glaives all impacted upon the enclosed sphere, and within seconds, exploded. The explosion was contained within the sphere, for a minute the sphere held until the explosions ceased and Unicorn released the sphere. Fanghoul dropped out and fell straight to the ground, impacting right next to his column of light; Unicorn and Ghost flew back down, landing a few feet away from where Fanghoul was as they dismissed their weapons.

Fanghoul managed to get back onto his feet, snarling at the current state of things. “This wasn’t how it was supposed to turn out!”

Fanghoul, Foundation X made you, but you had no say in your creation or what your destiny is to be, but there is another way, said Ghost.

“Another way?”

Ghost is right; you don’t have to be what they created! Just end this whole thing, and we can find a way! Unicorn asked.

Fanghoul began to laugh; the absurdity of what they were saying made him laugh into the air. I am, and will always be, a conqueror! There isn’t a thing I want more than to make this world, and all other worlds, my domain! That will never change – I WILL NEVER CHANGE!

Ghost hung his head low as he spoke. Very well…let it never be said, that we didn’t give you a chance. Ghost made a hand sign and behind him formed an eye symbol with the symbol for infinity weaved into it.

It’s time to restore harmony!

Human potential is infinite!

Unicorn pressed down on the wings three times, the holster for the Seven Memories of Harmony began to glow as the driver drew on their collective power. At the same time, Ghost pulled on the lever of his Ghost Driver, causing the center to glow bright. Both Riders rose into the air as an aurora field swirled around them. Fanghoul took the remainder of his power and released in one giant stream of dark power. Unicorn and Ghost shot towards that beam with their right feet shining brighter as their combined powers formed a comet of swirling aurora colors.

}\^/{ HARMONY! MAXIMUM DRIVE! }\^/{

***(O)*** GOD OMEGA DRIVE! ***(O)***

Three wings of made of white light feathers, and three wings made of gold and red light feathers sprouted from the comet, Unicorn and Ghost released mighty battle cries as they pierced through the attack all the way until they struck Fanghoul, carrying him straight into the giant iron spike. All three smashed against it, creating thundering shockwave that roared through the entire city. In a matter of seconds, the comet pierced through Fanghoul and the spike, causing a giant explosion of aurora color that shot up into the sky. The result created a wave of aurora light that washed over the city, closing the tears in space-time as feathers gently rained down from the sky. Unicorn and Ghost appeared a meter behind the pillar, both standing as they watched the entire event come to an end.

The Riders released a sigh of relief when they saw that nothing was left of Fanghoul, or his giant spike. Unicorn looked at Ghost and gave him a thumbs up. Thanks for the help, Takeru.

Ghost gave his own thumbs up as he said, Tsukasa-sempai said you had gotten stronger, but I didn’t know what to expect. Oh and don’t worry, he told me about your situation, so I won’t say your real name.

Nasca flew over and landed next to her allies. That was freakin’ awesome, but what about Fluttershy and Indigo?!

I managed to free them from Fanghoul’s control; they should be waiting for us back at the police line. Unicorn looked about and asked. Where’s Equal?

Nasca sneered and said, Soon as she saw you guys cleaned house, she bailed.

Unicorn continued to look around to her growing worry, noticing that they were short one more Kamen Rider. Oh crap, where’s Trigger?! We both got shot into the forest, but I didn’t see him anywhere!

Over here. The others looked towards the tree line as Trigger came limping out, the others rushed towards him but he waved off their concern. Don’t worry, I’m fine, just got tossed around. My suit tells me it’s nothing requiring medical attention.

If you say so, Trigger, said Unicorn.

Just then the Silver Veil appeared behind them; Ghost looked to the veil and nodded. Looks like my times up, it was great meeting you all, even if that time is limited.

Unicorn held out her fist as she smiled beneath her helmet. Kamen Riders help each other, always.

Ghost smiled as well and pumped her fist with his own before disappearing into the Veil.

***___________<U>___________***

It was all wrapped up, the night went on, and Halloween was saved. Unfortunately, with all the commotion, Pinkie Pie was unable to setup the party that she had promised Twilight, but she did manage to throw together something at Twilight’s house. Mr. Night Light and Mrs. Velvet were more than accommodating with Pinkie Pie turning their living into a Halloween Party room. Black and orange streamers were hung all over the place, with banners saying “HAPPY HALLOWEEN”. Shining Armor and Cadance agreed to chaperone the party along with Twilights parents.

The girls managed to get into their costumes, with Rarity sporting a mermaid outfit, a long skirt that ended in a fish tail and had green sequins to mimic green fish scales. A couple of purple seashells covered Rarity’s bust, and to complete the outfit was a starfish barrette in her hair. Applejack was a lion, complete with face paint; Pinkie Pie was a 70’s roller blade disco dancer, Rainbow Dash was a futuristic astronaut, and surprisingly, Fluttershy showed up, but only in a black dress.

Sunny Flare was in a pirate captain’s costume, and she already spotted her catch. Gilda didn’t really dress up; she would just say she was “rocking the street gangster look”. She brought Gabby with her, and she went as a comic book hero, Zap. Diamond Tiara was doing a whole Kamen Rider Unicorn cosplay; Scootaloo was dressed as – of all things – Kamen Rider Nasca, something that brought Rainbow Dash an immense amount of joy to see. Apple Bloom was Daring Do, and Sweetie Belle unfortunately was a vampire, after everything that happened, nobody really wanted to see another vampire anything for a long while.

Twilight came down from her room, showing her Romane centurion armor. Standing next to her was her girlfriend Sunset, sporting a white tunic, with a little bit of a low cut collar to expose a small amount of cleavage, with a large purple mantle that was draped over her left side, and a golden laurel wreath that was placed upon her head.

“Friends, countrymen, lend me your ears! Are we not the hottest couple here?” Sunset asked with a smirk.

Rainbow Dash rolled her eyes, Pinkie Pie and Cadance gave a “here-here”, and Rarity gushed.

“Please, Empress Shimmer, a little modesty wouldn’t hurt,” said Twilight.

“Oh shush, you’re Empress decrees it, and so shall it be my loyal general,” Sunset replied.

Twilight blushed as she rolled her eyes; she figured the title would give her ego a boost. A couple of hours passed with the entire group laughing, and in Pinkie and Rainbow’s case, pranking a few of the partygoers. During the party, Sunset couldn’t help but notice how Shining Armor was staring at the two of them this whole, she knew the guy didn’t let her as much, but she really hoped her lighten up on the hawk eye routine for the party.

Finally, it came to the point where Sunset excused herself and walked over to the young man. “Look, Armor, you’ve been giving me the stink eye from across the room, so could you please layoff for the time being so your little sister can enjoy it?”

“Well, since you came here, I do need to talk to you. Can you see meet me in the kitchen, now.” Shining stated.

Sunset sighed and complied with Shining’s…demand. Once inside the kitchen, Sunset crossed her arms and gave Twilight’s older brother a serious look. “Alright, so what’s up?”

Shining Armor kept his back to her as he spoke, “You’ve had everyone completely fooled, thought you were so much smarter than everybody around you…”

Sunset raised an eyebrow. “What the heck are you talking about?”

“Cut the BS Shimmer!” Shining Armor turned around and glared at Sunset. “I know who you are, Sunset Shimmer…or rather, Kamen Rider Unicorn.”