Earth-1 - 1992

Trevor slowly stood up and walked towards w00t. w00t smiled as he ate an ice cream cone and took off his shades as Mach approached.

Trevor Mach: w00t, what are you doing here?

w00t: Don’t play dumb Mach. I know you’ve never been as smart as me, never seen the full picture, but you know exactly why I’m here.

Trevor Mach: …HOW…did you get here? Can you answer that one without a diatribe?

w00t: I’ve got friends in low places.

Trevor Mach: Right. So you intend to try and stop us?

w00t: Oh, I intend to stop you. No try involved in it at all. You’re not going to take this away from me twice. The entire course of history I’ve waited for this moment, when I could finally become one with oblivion itself. I will be like unto a GOD!

Trevor Mach: Only one God w00t, and I assume he’s not a fan of your plan either. That’s why I’m going to stop you…from…stopping me.

w00t: You look nervous. A little tongue tied? Why is that? Oh, I already know. I know you so well. You ever wonder why that was before? I have a knack for obtaining information, but I knew you before you even knew yourself. That’s the truth of it. Our past, all those years ago. When you “came into being” as it were, I took you under my literal wing. They made you part of their sadistic little “Death Squad”. A grim reaper that wasn’t so grim. You were the one people liked, cause you showed up with a warm smile on your face. You made it easier. That’s what you and everyone else thought anyway. I thought, “ why should we die at all?” personally. Us Celestials were going to meet our end eventually too. Nothing in this universe is forever.

Trevor Mach: One thing is.

w00t: HE…does not exist. We think we’re higher than thou because of what we are, but we came about randomly. Our existence was a random chance and a random mistake, that needs to end. We can live forever in the void that is “V” and shed the “mortal coil”. Azrael, it’s the closest thing to an afterlife you’re gonna get.

Trevor Mach: I could not disagree more with everything you just said. Are we doing this or not?

w00t: You’re going to regret what you did.

Trevor Mach: What? Stopping you? All those years ago? Haven’t regretted it for a second. Not once.

w00t: Not that. You’re gonna regret “forgiving me” for what I did to Tali. You’re going to regret letting me live. Why? Because now I’m going to take away something you value more than anything. Should I-

Suddenly, the two men were approached by a familiar face.

Aunt Margaret: I’m sorry to bother you and your friend here Jeff, but I can’t really let this go. I look at your face, and I know exactly who I see and-

w00t: Should I say SOMEONE that you value more than anything!

Aunt Margaret: Huh?

Trevor Mach: No….NO NO NO! NOOO!

w00t kicked Trevor back and turned to Margaret. She stood back in shock as w00t pulled a scythe out of his cloak and prepared to strike. Suddenly, Justice Mach appeared and tackled w00t to the ground. w00t, no longer bound by his human limits, tossed Justice into a tree like he was nothing.

Trevor Mach: JUSTICE!

Degrees ran into the action and pushed w00t up against a wall. He punched him repeatedly, as w00t laughed and picked up the Doctor, for a spinebuster that left a crater in the pavement and blood coming out of Degrees’ mouth. w00t’s eyes turned black as he snarled and turned to the voice of a small child running up to Margaret.

Aunt Margaret: TREVOR NO! RUN AWAY!

Young Trevor: Huh? No! Don’t hurt her!

w00t: Fine, I’ll hurt you first!

w00t sliced the air, sending blackened shock waves towards the young boy. Trevor jumped in the way at the last second and blocked the shots from killing his younger self.

Young Trevor: WHOA!

Trevor Mach: AH! Y-y-you alright kid?

Young Trevor: *nods while panicking*

Trevor looked over as he saw Justice get back to his feet. They nodded in agreement.

Trevor Mach: See that guy over there? When I make my move, run to him as fast as you can alright? Don’t look back, just run.

Young Trevor: But Aunt Margaret!

Trevor Mach: I’ll take care of our Aunt Margaret.

Young Trevor: Our?

w00t: TWO FOR THE PRICE OF ONE! HOW SWEET IT IS! HAHAHA!

w00t sliced the air once again with his scythe, sending even more deadly waves flying towards the two Trevors. Trevor was bracing for the impact, when he looked up to see Aunt Margaret standing in the way, holding her arms out to protect them both.

Trevor Mach: AUNT MARGARET NO!

Time seemed to slow down as the waves approached Margaret. She was fearlessly prepared to lay down her life to protect her nephew. Justice Mach ran in to grab up Young Trevor, while Trevor stood up behind Aunt Margaret. Wings of fire suddenly sprouted from his back, as his eyes turned white and glowed. He grabbed her up and took off into the air just in the nick of time, as the waves flew by and sliced a nearby tree in half. w00t turned to see Degrees scrambling away, as he tried to find Justice and Young Trevor as well.

w00t: NO! GET BACK HERE! WHERE IS THE WEAPON! WHERE IS IT!? TREVOOOOOR!

Margaret clutched her eyes shut as she felt the rush of the wind blowing by. She slowly opened them to see that she was above the clouds, being held by a man with fiery wings.




Aunt Margaret: OH! OH MY GOODNESS! OH NO!

Trevor Mach: IT’S OK! I HAVE YOU!

Aunt Margaret: BUT WHO HAS YOU?!

Trevor Mach: HAHA!

The two were flying through the beautiful blue sky and Margaret began to relax a little as she looked at the scenery above and below. The city of Fourside was so far down below, but she could tell that he was heading towards her place, just outside of town.  

Aunt Margaret: WOW! This is incredible!

Trevor smiled and shed a tear that was lost in the wind, as he hugged Margaret tightly

Aunt Margaret: This is amazing! How are you doing this Trevor?!

Trevor Mach: It’s a loooong stor- wait…did you just say Trevor?!

Aunt Margaret: Do you think I really don’t know my Trevor when I see him!?

Trevor Mach: HA….oh boy.

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Grand Rolo

Bashin Dan, Mai Viole, and Cade Yaggis peaked around the large boulder they were hiding behind in the rocky canyon. Straight ahead was a grouping of large rocks, almost the size of an island, floating above the ground. The impact seemed to be frozen in time, with a glowing light appearing from the center of the impact.

Cade Yaggis: That’s a floating rock. Is that natural here?

Mai Viole: More than you would expect.

Cade Yaggis: How about the glow?

Bashin Dan: That’s definitely not. That’s where the piece is, and that’s where HE will be.

Cade Yaggis: This Otherworld King of yours?

Bashin Dan: The first time I ever faced true defeat. I have him to thank for being able to make this far to be honest. I sort of forget that sometimes. I came back from losing to him, and I was able to save Grand Rolo with the help of everyone supporting me. I never thought I’d have this chance…for a rubber match.

Mai Viole: A what?

Bashin Dan: Wrestling terminology. I’m a wrestler now.

Mai Viole: Right…naturally?

Cade Yaggis: *shrugs* He’s good at it.

Mai Viole: Of that I have no doubt.

Bashin Dan: Let’s go.

In the center of the rock island, time was frozen, but a man out of time stood in the wake of a rippling explosion, moving in slow motion. A large, burly pirate, enjoying the renewed youth he had acquired after a battle against the Dangerous Player. He was not alone.

Otherworld King: This trinket interests me. You say it came from another time and place?

?: Indeed, and so have I, and so have you it seems.

Otherworld King: This is my world now, but the chance to claim many others, does entice me.

?: As I figured it would. If you just sign this contract, I can make that a reality.

Otherworld King: …No. I don’t think so. If I’m going to do it, then I’m going to do it myself and in my own way, like I always have. Thank you for the offer Mr. Dae Montell, but I decline.

Dae Montell: Remarkable. We’ll see how you feel when it’s all over. He IS coming after all.

Otherworld King: So you told me. You told me too much. Knowing that I am bested by this boy at some point, does upset me to an extent, however…I am lured in by the chance to unmake that loss against a much more experienced Dan. This one might realize just how special and unique he truly is, and with that comes the ultimate challenge.

Dae Montell: I too am fascinated by this one. I had another target not too long ago. He’s escaped my clutches…forever it seems. I call that a pity, but we have to move on to fresh prey don’t we?

Otherworld King: Yes, that we do.

Earth-14 - Crystal Tower

Tarran Catzenmeow, Cid, Trevor Mach-10, Jeff Andonuts, Urianger, Tali Kat, and Gibson Rickenbacker ran away from an encroaching horde of monsters, growing in number at random. Gibson fired back at them with his gun, while Urianger laid down a barrier with a set of cards. Tarran punched his hand and tried to fight them all on his own until Gibson dragged him back into the barrier.

Gibson Rickenbacker: Oh no you don’t you dumb Cat Man! Always trying to fight by yourself! Dis guy don’t get team mechanics all too well!

Trevor Mach-10: I thought this place had been explored! It’s filled to the brim with beasts!

Gibson Rickenbacker: I already know the answer, and I’m gonna write it down before Urianger pipes up!

Urianger: It seems that the device has created a fluctuation in the aether of this place, calling back the monsters that had already been slain once before.

Gibson holds up a piece of paper that says “Aether stuff and Urianger Sucks”.

Jeff Andonuts: Hey, you uh…you got it!

Tali Kat: This thing at the top is what you’re looking for? Then if we get there and take it away this might all die down.

Cid: I wish we could’ve just used the airship, but we’re getting too much-

Gibson Rickenbacker: Aetheric interference? HA! I knew you was gonna say dat! It’s ALL they say! I’m gettin’ to be an expert at dis stuff eh Cat Wife?

Tali Kat: You never cease to amuse me Gibson, but we need to help your friends with this mission!

Gibson Rickenbacker: Tell me about it toots. Dis gets WAY WORSE if dey don’t get dis ting outta here!

Tarran Catzenmeow: *nods*

Gibson Rickenbacker: Thank you for dat.

Trevor Mach-10: I’m more than willing to fight them off if it buys you time to complete this missi-

Jeff Andonuts: Oh no you don’t! You’ve got heroic sacrifice written all over you Trevor-10. I knew it since the day you bought time for Trevor-1’s return. You were willing to set up shop on a different and flawed Earth just to protect Justice. You deserve better than self sacrifice.

Trevor Mach-10: I appreciate the sentiment, but we don’t really have time for it. Are you going to stand in my place?

Jeff Andonuts: Me? No way! I’m too smart to sacrifice! NO ONE needs to stay here and die alone! Lest we forget, I have A LOT of bottle rockets!

Jeff opened his coat and set off a large amount of bottle rockets, that shot every which way, exploding in the faces of some of the spawned creatures, while whole distracting others with the sounds and colors.

Trevor Mach-10: Your genius is proven time and time again good sir. Let’s make like a free pizza and Book It!

Jeff Andonuts: Oh you say that too huh? Universal constants I guess. Fascinating.

At the top of the tower, sat a large and imposing figure, a giant humanoid whose body bears glowing blue lines similar to the Allagan designs seen throughout the Crystal Tower. A shadowy rift opened up beside the large man on the throne, and a whimsical and laughing young man skipped out and posed at the figure in front of him.

?: Oh what luck! It seems that time and space will collapse even without my plans coming to fruition! One final chance to rid us all of the failures of existence. The heavens will cry out in one final gasp, that I Fandaniel helped break the cycle once and for all! Oh Amon…it’s like looking at an old portrait of myself. Kindly assist me in keeping this odd device out of their clutches will you?

Fandaniel motioned over to the glowing fragment that lay before them. The piece of the Lightforge.

The Apple Core

The Apple of Enlightenment and Gordon Cole stared at a screen, showing the known multiverse, and its gradual erosion.

Apple of Enlightenment: Time is running out for them all.

Gordon Cole: IT IS IN THIS MOMENT THAT I THINK BACK ON THE CINEMATIC WORKS OF FRANCOIS TRUFFAUT AND BILLY WILDER FOR COMFORT! EVEN IF THIS WORKS-

Apple of Enlightenment: Nothing will be the same, I know. Maybe that’s how it’s meant to be. It surely can’t be worse than the fate that awaits us should they fail.

Gordon Cole: PERHAPS IT IS TIME TO INITIATE PLAN B JUST TO BE SAFE!

Apple of Enlightenment: I mean, it’s still early to assume they haven’t achieved their goals. However, we should leave nothing to chance. That being said, this could be the risk that dooms us all.

Gordon Cole: SELF PRESERVATION IS A POWERFUL MOTIVATOR!

Apple of Enlightenment: Indeed. One of them will help us…because he is a true and decent man. The other…wishes to continue existing, and now he has that chance…if he assists us.

Gordon Cole: GO FIGURE! FACEMAN, GO AHEAD AND LET THEM OUT!

The door behind Cole and the Apple of Enlightenment opened up, and two figures stepped into the room.

Dr. Yaggis: Thank you for the opportunity to do this you two. I just want you both to know, that I will give my life if needed to see that my son is returned safe, and the mission is completed.

The second figure walked in front of Yaggis.

Giygas: Me on the other hand? I’ll get it done without the risk of death, because I like me way too much for any of that.

Hours Earlier…

Trevor Mach stood in a room alone with Yaggis. They circled each other as they spoke.

Dr. Yaggis: You don’t like standing too close to me do you?

Trevor Mach: ….

Giygas: Because of me right? Punishing the good doctor on my behalf?

Trevor Mach: No, not really, I’m mostly just thinking.
 
Giygas: About?

Trevor Mach: You…and what to do with you.

Giygas: After all this time, you’re still holding the grudge?

Trevor Mach: No, I’m a changed man Giygas. Truth is, despite everything that has happened…I forgive you.

Giygas: What?

Trevor Mach: I know, it’s wild right? Weight off my shoulders. So you two have been working to separate yourselves right?

Giygas: Yes, that’s right.

Dr. Yaggis: I want to be with my family again. I just want to take care of them. To do that, I’ll undergo any process.

Trevor Mach: Family…I understand the value and importance my man. I get it all too well. You’d be willing to do anything right?

Dr. Yaggis: Yeah.

Trevor Mach: Rad.

Dr. Yaggis: Rad?

Trevor Mach: So I did something once. Don’t know how I did it, but I’m gonna try it again. Let’s hope it works…like it did for Tack.

Dr. Yaggis: What? What are you-

Trevor held out his hand, and a scythe appeared. He twirled it a few times to build momentum before taking a slash at Yaggis, seemingly slicing him in two. Everyone filled the room in panic, but Trevor assured them it was OK with a hand gesture and a wink, while at the same time praying inside that he didn’t just kill them by accident. However, the wound was not blood, but instead a blinding light, and from it emerged another figure, looking much like Yaggis, but more brazen and mischievous.

Trevor Mach: Hey it worked!

Cade Yaggis: You didn’t know if it was gonna work?!

Trevor Mach: I uh…I hoped? I was like 95% sure? More like…85? Yeah, we’ll go with that.

Cade Yaggis: Dad? How do you feel?

Dr. Yaggis: I feel….like myself! I feel like one person again! It’s like it was before I knew who I was! This is incredible!  

Trevor Mach: I mean all that work, and all ya had to do was ask ya know? Haha!

Gordon Cole: WHAT ABOUT YOU? HOW DO YOU FEEL?

Giygas: ….I feel…..GOOOooooOOOoD!

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Earth-5

Through the desolate hellscape of Earth-5, the two Tacks and Grimoire rode with Kamen Rider Faiz with the Lightforge device in tow. They parked in a cave and unveiled the device. The mission seemed like a success, but with just one problem…

Tack o’ Dark: We have the thing, now why are we still here?!

Kamen Rider Faiz: ….

Tack Angel: You’re asking me? I have NO idea! We weren’t given anything to retrieve us right?

Grimoire: That is correct.

Tack o’ Dark: GREAT! His whole ARMY is going to come down on us at any second! We didn’t exactly cover our tracks all that well! You really screwed us here DAN!

Tack Angel: Hey, leave him alone…I mean he can’t hear you, but I can hear you going off on him, and that’s not cool. This wouldn’t be possible if not for him.

Tack o’ Dark: Not possible? You mean being stranded here with you? I’d have rather died with my family whom I love. I have no love for you.

Tack Angel: Why do you hate me so much?!

Tack o’ Dark: Why?! Isn’t it obvious?! You’re everything I’m NOT! You lack ambition! You lack the courage! You lack the initiative!

Tack Angel: I am who I am, and I’m not ashamed of that, despite the millions of apologies I’m dished out. I have ambition, but it’s different from yours. I have the courage to remain myself, and by initiative, if you mean the initiative to marry a bunch of women, then you’re right, I don’t have that. You’re the one that wants to be the vessel of love, and what an egotistical and high minded thought THAT IS about yourself! You lack humility, and you lost kindness along the way. You’re not the husband or father you think you are!

Tack o’ Dark: What?!

Tack Angel: When you marry someone, you give all of yourself to them. You give them all of your time, your highs, and your lows. You have 24 hours in a day, how much of that can you even dedicate to THAT MANY WOMEN!? You can’t give 24 hours to 100 women!

Tack o’ Dark: IT’S 200, AND THAT DOESN’T MATTER! They don’t care!

Tack Angel: They DO care! Any woman with agency would care, and you can use you imagination all you want and pretend like 200 women would be cool with passing YOU around for five minutes at a time, but they’re ALL going to be touch starved and lacking in attention no matter how hard you work.

Tack o’ Dark: THEN I’LL TRY HARDER, BUT I LOVE THEM ALL AND YOU CAN’T TELL ME I DON’T! Besides, you’re one to talk! You STOLE some of my wives!

Tack Angel: I DIDN’T STEAL ANYTHING! They left because they want YOU! YOU are inaccessible, so they came to me, but they’re not FOR me! They love YOU! You and I are the same and yet we’re not. We’re distorted reflections. I can’t take back what Darkness Angel did, and if I could share the trauma, I would. You’re capable of the things they see in me, because you are me. I run from what you are. I don’t want to be that. I feel like I see it sometimes in third person, and it’s not what I want. We all have parts of ourselves we don’t like. I have to see mine in the flesh. I’m choosing not to hate you though. I’m choosing to accept you. This right here is me being you. I’m taking the initiative and offering my hand. Let’s work through this together, and learn from it.

Tack o’ Dark: After what you said about my wives?

Tack Angel: Look I’m sorry, but I didn’t say anything about them. I was talking about you. I can’t process what you do. To me it was fantasy, but JUST fantasy. I have enough trouble opening up to the one wife. Sometimes, I think I’m gonna turn around and see Amy there, but Makoto was the one who came back for me. The others…they just want your time, and it’s impossible to be in that many places at once.

Tack o’ Dark: …Not if this works. If this works, Earth-5 will be under my control again. I’ll be able to kick that stupid bee off my planet, and set things straight once and for all! That’s all I want! I want to be left to rule Earth-5 with the people that WANT to be there, and I want the people I LOVE to be there! Conversely, you’ll be left alone too. So fine…let’s work together.

Tack Angel: Right.

Kamen Rider Faiz: …I have no idea what’s going on here, but-

Faiz turned off his powers, and Dan-5 stepped forward.

Dan-5: If this is going to help save the planet then we need to protect it right? What do you want me to do?

Grimoire: So glad that we find friends in low places.

Dan-5: This is the lowest place imaginable.

Tack o’ Dark: It’s going to get better. You have to trust me on this. Within a few years, a big change is going to happen and everything will get better…then it’ll get stupid for a while…but then it’ll STAY better.

Dan-5: Trust. The very word has lost meaning here to the point that no one uses it anymore, so I “trust” that you’re not from around here at all. We chase dreams though, that hasn’t gone away, and I want to give dreams to the people. This is a powerful prophecy you’re making. This item will assist with that?

Grimoire: It will.

Dan-5: Then stand back, because here they come.

Tack and Tack o’ Dark: Huh?

The group turned around to see several jeeps pulling up near the cave, with mounted guns fixed on the entrance.

Tack Angel: This isn’t good.

Tack o’ Dark: My thoughts exactly.

Grimoire: Everyone back up.

Dan-5: I’ll hold them off.

Tack Angel: You’re not going alone.

Tack o’ Dark: We’re on the same wavelength now.

Grimoire: No, you two need to survive to-

Tack Angel: We will…if we work together. YOU on the other hand need to get back and stay back no matter what.

Grimoire: Huh?

Tack o’ Dark: Why the sudden concern for the stranger?

Tack Angel: Because that stranger is our son!

Tack o’ Dark: WHA?!

Dan-5: Here.
A stunned Tack o’ Dark and Tack Angel were both thrown things from Dan-5’s vehicle.

Tack Angel: Huh? What’s this? Wait…I think I know where this is going.

Tack o’ Dark: I’m still stuck on that last part.

Grimoire: Heh…oh boy.

Dan-5: Prototype belts from Smart Brain. Need me to show you how to use them?

Tack Angel: Ha! You kidding…this isn’t our first time.




The two Tack looked at each other and nodded. They slapped the belts around theirs waists and posed.

Tack Angel: HEN….SHIN!

Tack o’ Dark: Henshin!

The cave was filled with a bright light as the two transformed alongside Dan-5. As Darkness Angel prepared to issue the order to open fire on the cave mouth, three figures stepped out of the darkness.

Darkness Angel: WHAT?! More of you?! You’re like cockroaches I need to crush beneath my BOOT! Who the hell are you?

Dan-5: KAMEN RIDER….FAIZ!

Tack o’ Dark: KAMEN RIDER TACK!

Tack Angel: KAMEN RIDER TACK RX!!!




The trio ran out into the open quarry as the jeeps opened fire. Explosions burst around them, but they fearlessly charged forward. Darkness Angel ordered his troops to charge, as the trio leaped into the air to land a triple Rider Kick that sent them flying right back around Darkness. The demon king unsheathed his sword, prepared for battle. As he did, he was stopped by The Auditor.

The Auditor: A gift from a future friend of yours.

Darkness Angel: What?

A dark power seemed to transfer from The Auditor to Darkness Angel, who snarled and laughed maniacally as he transformed into a giant black demon. The three Riders tried to tackle him, but he planted his hooves, stood his ground and forced them back.

Kamen Rider Tack RX: This one won’t be easy!

Kamen Rider Tack: WE CAN’T KILL HIM! REMEMBER THAT!

Kamen Rider Faiz: Heh. You people don’t make it easy.

Faiz dialed into the phone on his belt as he flicked his hand.

Faiz Belt: *EXCEED CHARGE*

Faiz seemed to fire a red projectile towards Darkness, which formed into a giant cone. Fair tried to kick it through Darkness, but the dark demon was able to bat him away. As Darkness loomed over Faiz, Tack and Tack RX grabbed him by the arms, allowing Faiz to pull out his sword and slash Darkness repeatedly. Darkness lashed out in anger, sending out shockwaves that sent the trio back in all directions. Darkness picked up Faiz and tossed him into Tack, while Tack RX was able to sneak in close and land several hard kicks before tossing him into one of the jeeps. Darkness turned the mounted gun onto him and fired away, sending Tack RX back out of the vehicle. The three Riders regrouped as Darkness became more and more feral.

Kamen Rider Tack: Anyone have any good ideas?

Kamen Rider Tack RX: Whatever we do the ends will Justiφ the means!

Kamen Rider Faiz: …

Kamen Rider Tack RX: Eh? Eh?

Kamen Rider Faiz: I have an idea.

Faiz ran back to his ride and pulled out a strange rectangular device. He placed his phone inside of it and hit “555” ocne again.

Faiz Belt: *AWAKEN*

The case sent a signal to a Smart Brain satellite in orbit that beamed back down on Faiz, showering him in light, and changing the design of his suit. It was now red with silver plating and yellow photon blood coursing through it.

Kamen Rider Tack RX: Nice!

Kamen Rider Faiz: Blaster form.

Kamen Rider Tack RX: Why is it called Blaster Form?

Faiz unfurled the case that he transformed with, turning it into a blaster that he used to hit Darkness Angel repeatedly with heavy fire.

Kamen Rider Rider Tack: Oh, that’s why!

Darkness Angel was taken back by the blasts, and grew every angrier.

Darkness Angel: DON’T YOU KNOW WHO I AM! I AM THE DEVIL KING! SATAN HIMSELF BOWS AT MY FEET! I WILL RIP AND TEAR AND TAKE FROM YOU ALL THAT YOU ARE AND ALL THAT YOU LOVE! IF YOU WANT MY TROPHY SO BADLY, TAKE IT TO HELL WITH YOU!

He pointed his gnarled hand up towards the cave and the piece of the Lightforge. With a clear shot he fired off dark energy directly at it. The three Riders watched as the blast passed them by. They looked in horror as the only way to save the multiverse was about to be destroyed. That was when Grimoire jumped in the way, holding one of his larger books.

Grimoire: I WON’T LET YOU!

Kamen Rider Tack RX: NOOOOOO!!!!

Grimore was enveloped in an explosion that saved the Lightforge. In a fit of rage Tack and Tack RX put everything they had into two tremendous Rider Kicks, as Faiz fired off his most powerful blast yet, the three staggered Darkness Angel so badly that collapsed, reverting back to his previous form. Tack and Tack RX ran over to try and help Grimoire, but all that was left was his book.

Kamen Rider Tack: NO! Stupid kid! Why did he do that?!

Kamen Rider Tack RX: He did what he had to do, to save us all. That was…the most heroic act anyone could do…far from stupid.

Kamen Rider Tack: But…you said…THAT WAS OUR SON!

Kamen Rider Tack RX: I…I…don’t know what to-

Kamen Rider Tack: Wait…that book. It’s still here, but he’s not.

Kamen Rider Tack RX: Yeah?

Kamen Rider Tack: Now I wasn’t really paying attention, because I was too busy being an awesome Star Prince, but I THINK he said those were called AGES, and people could use them to travel to different worlds. Maybe…just maybe he-

Kamen Rider Faiz: We have company.

Kamen Rider Tack RX: More?

Suddenly, the group was surrounded by a ragged militia, with a familiar face running the show.

Christina Angel-5: None of you move! I want answers, and I want answers right now, but first, we’re going to take my father into custody!

A drowsy Darkness Angel was lifted up, but quickly shook off his would-be jailers.

Darkness Angel: What? What’s going on here? Why don’t I remember anything?! Curse you Christina, you stab your Father in the back once again! What is this, a trick?! I won’t soon forget it!

Darkness threw down a smoke bomb, and used it to cover his escape. As the militia pursued him, Christina walked up to Faiz.

Christina Angel-5: *sigh* He’s slippery like a snake! Well Dan, you want to introduce me to your two friends?

Kamen Rider Tack RX: Uh…

Kamen Rider Tack: Do us both a favor and keep the helmet on.

Kamen Rider Tack RX: Right.

Earth-1 - 1992

Trevor Mach: I will give thanks to you o Lord. For though you are angry with me, your anger turned away and you comforted me. I will trust, and will not be afraid.

Trevor walked towards the center of the park, where the tar pits were located. He was ready to face off with w00t this time, or Azazel in this case. Aunt Margaret was safe, and he trusted that Justice and Degrees had his younger self in a safe place. People were still running away from the situation, but a small boy with an oversized ball cap and baseball bat was looking on in amazement.

Trevor Mach: You’d better get out of here kid. It’s not safe.

Young Boy: …..

Trevor Mach: Silent type huh? Well don’t try to be a hero. I’ve got this…I think. Wait…I have an idea. There is a way you can help. Can I borrow that bat?

Near the pit Azazel had his arms extended as the tar in the pit began to warp and move, forming a whirlpool of sorts, but in reverse. As the tar lifted into the air, the piece of the Lightforge emerged, encased in a luminous bubble, unharmed by the time it had spent deep underground. Behind a nearby tree, Degrees and Justice were standing with little Trevor.

Young Trevor: Where’s my Aunt Margaret?! IS SHE OK?!

Justice Mach-2: Shhh. It’s OK uh…kid. She’s just fine. She’ll be back very soon. We just need to keep you safe.

Degrees: I’m telling you, Tre-uh…he expected us to get him to safety.

Justice Mach-2: Which was the right call, so why didn’t you?

Degrees: Not leaving you behind to sacrifice yourself against this guy. Besides, between the two of us, I’m the one with a trick up my sleeve.

Justice Mach-2: Oh yeah? What’s that?

Degrees: Stand back.

Degrees decided to run right up to Azazel, leaving Justice stunned.

Young Trevor: What is he doing?

Justice Mach-2: …Getting himself killed? *looks at Trevor* Oh sorry, I mean he’s got this…he’s totally…totally got this.

Young Trevor: …I don’t believe you.

Justice Mach-2: Yeah, that’s probably for the best.

Degrees took another step and cleared his throat.

Degrees: Excuse me! We’re gonna need that! So you need to put it down GENTLY, and leave this place now!

Azazel: You’re the one they sent? No Trevor? Not even his son? Just the Doctor, who time and time again has meddled with fate and paid the price. Your precious wife Kaori…your daughter…your son. I’m going to make them all disappear, and make sure you see it before you die. That being said, you’ll wish you were dead before it comes to that. I will peel the flesh from your bones, and remove your limbs. You will watch helplessly as you fail not just your family, but everyone and everything. What do you have to say about that?

Degrees: ….CROSS CHANGER!!!




Degrees: JET HAVOK!

Azazel: What?

Degrees pulled out a laser blaster and took several shots at Azazel, annoying him enough to finally put his hands down.

Azazel: You want my attention? You’ve got it, but you’ll wish you ran off to die in relative peace.

Degrees: Running and cowardice…is not my field, but stopping you is!

Degrees fired several more shots, and rolled out of the way as Azazel fired back. Degrees ran up close and threw a punch, but Azazel caught it, and quickly toss Degrees into the nearby fountain, smashing through the statue.

Azazel: Pathetic. You really think you can stop me?

Degrees: *cough cough* I know what I have to do, and I’m going to do it….EVEN IF IT KILLS ME!

Degrees ran out of the fountain and hit a kick to Azazel that knocked him back. He threw several punches that seemed to finally injure Azazel and get him riled up. He grabbed Degrees by the throat.

Azazel: Jet Havok? Pathetic! You think this gave you the power to defeat me? Celestials and Infernals are on another level little man I’ll admit that when I was so limited as w00t, you might have been able to best me in the ring once upon a time, but you barely scratched me now. Seriously, did you think you would win?

Degrees: *cough cough* Not at all….but it bought us the time we needed. Hahaha-*cough cough*

Azazel: What?

Azazel felt a tap on his shoulder. He turned around to see Trevor Mach, who punched him in the face with the celestial power bursting fiery flames from his back once again.

Azazel: So you finally came back! Thought you might be too scared!

Trevor Mach: Just had to protect someone I love, you wouldn’t understand that. You never have and you never will.

Azazel: From what I understand, she doesn’t have that long anyways. So why does it matter to you?

Trevor Mach: It matters to me more than you could ever know. It matters to that little guy that will spend that time with her. Every second counts. Every day is a gift, and every breath is a miracle, and I won’t allow you to ruin that.

Azazel: Heh…we’ll see. How do you want to do this? A battle through the town? Ready to kill each other all over again? No getting pulled from the brink of death this time. No more extra lives as it were. This is the end of the road.

Azazel produced a scythe out of thin air, as did Trevor.

Trevor Mach: You claim to be a genius, so let’s be practical about this. Keep it nice and simple. You put everything you have into one attack, and so will I. Whoever has the stronger will to win…will win, and the future of everything will depend on it. Quite a gamble huh? Feel the hairs on your arms standing up? I think it’s rad. You game?

Azazel: You’re losing it.

Trevor Mach: I never had it. You ready or not?

Azazel: Fine by me. Simple and to the point. I will stand, and you will fall. My only regret is that you won’t be there to see the end.

Trevor Mach: Just don’t go crying back to “V” when I spank you in front of all these people.

Trevor and Azazel both gripped the scythes tightly. They put everything they had into it. The next attack would be massive. Trevor looked behind himself to make sure the coast was clear, and suddenly the air itself seemed to leave the area as the two took their swings. The scythes were set to collide, but suddenly Trevor dropped his and flipped over Azazel’s head. The blast from the attack ricocheted off the scythe and harmlessly into the air, while a confused Azazel wondered why Trevor would drop his scythe. He soon found out, as Trevor SMAAAAAAASHED him in the head with the kid’s baseball bat, knocking him to the ground and leaving the side of his head caved in.

Azazel: Y-you…you…you tricked me.

Trevor Mach: Would you say I…outsmarted you? Fate of reality on the line, I wasn’t about to have a crank measuring contest with you ya dink. I mean I’d win, but why risk it?

Degrees and Justice ran up and encircled the prone Azazel.

Justice Mach-2: You gonna finish him off?

Trevor Mach: ….No.

Degrees: Trevor, I respect your faith, but you forgave the man, and he’s still trying to destroy all of reality. It might be time to end this.

Trevor Mach: I can’t do it. Look over there.

Degrees and Justice-2 looked over to see Young Trevor hugging his Aunt Margaret tightly, but looking over at the fight.

Trevor Mach: I can’t let him see this. I end up messed up enough…for a very long time.

Azazel: Thi-this…this isn’t over. It’s not over until everything is over. I…I-

Azazel seemed to black out, but not before sinking into a void on the ground, disappearing entirely.

Degrees: Well, I don’t know what THAT was, but I want to study it. Wish we had time.

Justice Mach-2: We have the Lightforge, and he did the work for us.

Degrees: Only cost us a paradox or two. Not too bad, in my experience.

Trevor walked over to Aunt Margaret one last time.

Trevor Mach: Well…I have to go now. Trevor, you mind your Aunt Margaret alright? This woman…she loves you very much.

Young Trevor: *nods*

Trevor Mach: He’ll have trouble saying it…it’ll get harder for him as time goes along…but then he’ll get a lot better. Don’t worry. Just know that he loves you more than he could ever express.

Aunt Margaret: I don’t know a lot about what’s going on here, but that’s something I already knew. I’m very proud of you.

Trevor Mach: …I uh…I really needed to hear that.

Aunt Margaret: Cherish the past…and remember it…but look to the future with hope. I will always be with you in your heart, just like you’ll always be with me.

Trevor Mach: *sniff* Goodbye Aunt Margaret. I love you.

Aunt Margaret: I love you too.

A teary eyed Trevor hugged with Aunt one last time, before turning around, drying his eyes and walking away. Her passing wasn’t far from this moment, and it was the moment that changed his life. He was unable to let go, and goodbyes and farewells crushed him for years. It made him into a more cynical man. A brash man, who buried his feelings and lost feeling for a long time. He was reinvigorated with new hope, knowing that one day he would see her again. Trevor walked by the boy he had borrowed the bat from, and returned it to him, with a newly made crack in it.

Trevor Mach: Heck of a bat kid. Thanks for letting me borrow it.

The boy clutched the cracked baseball bat as his mother ran up to grab him.

Tess: There you are! I have been worried sick! That weirdo was causing a ruckus or something. Don't run off like that again Ness!

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The Apple Core

Trevor, Tack, and Cade Yaggis all looked out the window into the void, while Jeff Andonuts, Degrees, Dr. Yaggis, and The Apple of Enlightenment worked with the Blue Rose members to reassemble the Lightforge.

Trevor Mach: It’s almost time.

Tack Angel: Hard to believe.

Cade Yaggis: I’d say the mission was a success so far. *looks back at Dr. Yaggis* More than I was expecting.

Trevor Mach: Giygas really sacrificed himself to kill Montell huh?

Cade Yaggis: That’s what Dad said.

Trevor Mach: Huh, I guess we really all can change.

Tack Angel: Glad you got your Dad back Cade.

Cade Yaggis: Thanks. I uh…I owe you both an apology too now that I have a moment. I-

Trevor Mach: Don’t worry about it.

Tack Angel: Literally don’t remember why you’d apologize.

Cade Yaggis: Hm?

Trevor Mach: Undiagnosed CTE or something.

Tack Angel: No it isn’t…at least I don’t think it is. I don’t remem-

Trevor Mach: Ah!

Tack Angel: Ah you got me! I might need a head scan!

Cade Yaggis: How can you two be so calm and making jokes right now?

Trevor Mach: Comes with the territory I guess. We’re doing our part. All we can do is try our best, pray, and crack some jokes.

Tack Angel: Exactly. You’ll figure it out. That’s what us “heroes” like to do.

Cade Yaggis: You ARE heroes.

Trevor Mach: We’re just a bunch of schlubs that like a good fight.

Cade Yaggis: I don’t think so. I hope to be a hero in this new world we’re forging.

Tack Angel: Oh that’s right…it’s gonna be different isn’t it?

Trevor Mach: The first shot created the multiverse in the first place, so firing a second shot will definitely mean changes. It beats non-existence right? What would you want to be different?

Tack Angel: …Me? I wish I could undo the whole mess of the last few years. If they’re happy on Earth-5 that makes me happy, but I just want to go back to the way things were before that day in the hot springs…or maybe even further back. I lost my way at some point. Maybe not measured by my success, but how I feel inside.

Cade Yaggis: I’d want a second chance at a few things myself. I want to be a better son, a better person….and a hero. What about you Trevor?

Trevor Mach: Wouldn’t change a thing?

Cade Yaggis: What?

Tack Angel: I know that’s not true. You have a lot of pain.

Trevor Mach: Yeah…but maybe…I need my pain.

Cade Yaggis: You wouldn’t want Tali to have her ability to walk back?

Trevor Mach: I’m not allowed to want that kid. She made that very clear. She’s ready to live her life this way, and I’m gonna support that.

Tack Angel: I understand all of that, but what happened to me caused so much pain, people had to be made to forget. I’d rather it never happened at all, and I held true to who I was.

Tack o’ Dark: That was never in the cards for us, because of Darkness Angel. Because we played the hero we paid the price. That’s what happened…but…I don’t regret it myself. If I still exist after all of this is over I-

Tack Angel: If you exist? What do you mean?

Tack o’ Dark: Things could change to a point where I blink out, but I hope that’s not the case. What I truly want is to be the Tack Angel of Earth-5. I wish I could erase the damage caused by that tyrant that pretended to be us. I wish I could be there…with all my lovely wives…and the ones that left would come back. I pray that I can be a good King, a good husband, and a good man. I just want the taint of Darkness Angel off my soul forever.

Tack Angel: …..

Tack o’ Dark: And for that stupid bee guy to TAKE A HIKE!

Trevor Mach-10 walked up behind the group.

Trevor Mach-10: Friends, it appears the time is almost here.

Tack Angel: We’d better get ready then, because I’m definitely going to see this through to the end.

Tack o’ Dark: You’re not the only one.

Trevor Mach: Boy, it’s weird watching two of the same person talk to themself huh?

Trevor Mach-10: …..

Trevor Mach: You got to realize…I’m making a joke. The irony and what not.

Trevor Mach-10: Heh…never change.

Trevor Mach: Always changing…for the better. *wink*

Trevor Mach-10: You really meant what you said back there? You wouldn’t change anything about your life? Maybe you’d want to spend more time with Aunt Margaret?

Trevor Mach: Of course I would. I bet you did.

Trevor Mach-10: I had her in my life longer than you did….we’ll just put it that way.

Trevor Mach: She told me…she wouldn’t change a thing. I have to respect her wishes. I owe her everything…so I have to do what she asked. Besides…if anything changed for me…I might not have Hope, Justice, or Truth. Wait…I just thought of something. Maybe Justice being born to the right Tali. Ya know, save Aly-3 that postpartum depression for a kid that wasn’t hers?

Trevor Mach-10: HA! She would appreciate the sentiment I’m sure, but she was glad to do it, just as I was glad to watch over the boy for a time. It was an honor. That’s a fine boy you’ve got there.

Trevor Mach: One boy...two girls…and a torrent of memories I want to keep. No, I need to live my life with no regrets.

Trevor Mach-10: Heh…and you think you want to be more like me? You’re downright inspiring me, younger Trev!

Trevor Mach: HA! I’d be careful, I’m still a bad influence.

Trevor-10 extended his hand as Trevor hesitantly shook it and cringed.

Trevor Mach-10: I really don’t think Back to the Future rules apply to multiverse versions.

Trevor Mach: Never can be too careful.

Not too far away, Gibson Rickenbacker, Justice Mach-2, and Bashin Dan were having a similar discussion.

Gibson Rickenbacker: Me? Nah, who wants ta go back to dat hell hole?! As much as I can’t stand that lying, backstabbing Urianger, I met my hot Cat Wife and my best friend Cat Man on Earth-14. When it’s all said and done, I just wanna go back dere.

Bashin Dan: I feel you Gibson. I just spent time on Grand Rolo, reliving my youth, and you know what I thought about the whole time? Hope, Jammer, Benjamin, Jaden, Vape, and Cade. I thought about Eagleland. I thought about the ring. I am where I am meant to be.

Justice Mach-2: I think Christina and I are fine with things not changing for us either. We are happy on Earth-10. It’s the perfect place to raise little Boyd.

Christina Angel-Mach-5: I agree.

Justice Mach-2: Oh there you are. Look at the little boy right there. Let me hold him. You’re a sight for sore eyes.

Christina Angel-Mach-5: You boys had all the fun while me and this little guy were stuck here missing you.

Justice Mach-2: You were much safer here. They tried to stop us at every turn as it just so happens.

Christina Angel-Mach-5: So I heard. The next part…might be even harder for you.

Justice Mach-2: You knew I’d go then?

Christina Angel-Mach-5: No, the hard part…will be staying.

Justice Mach-2: I can’t stay. They need me.

Christina Angel-Mach-5: WE need you Justice…just the way you are. If you go, and you’re not here when this happens…we might lose each other. We’re protected from it here. Boyd needs his father…exactly the way he is.

Justice Mach-2: ….

Tack Angel: Hey guys…we’re meeting up. Let’s head over.

Tack o’ Dark: Please, so I don’t have to see THIS display from our daughter! A Mach?! Seriously?!

Christina Angel-Mach-2: Hey!

Tack Angel: Yeah uh…it uh…weirds me out too. But like we said before.

Tack Angel and Tack o’ Dark: At least it’s not Subculture!

Bashin Dan put his hand on Justice’s shoulder and turned him around.

Bashin Dan: Don’t worry Justice, I’ll see to it that it gets done. I’ll carry your will with me.

Justice Mach-2: …Looks like I don’t have a choice, but to trust in you Dan. Thank you.

Bashin Dan: Mmhmm.

The group assembled in the main room, as they surrounded The Apple of Enlightenment, Gordon Cole, and Dr. Yaggis.

Apple of Enlightenment: Everyone, thank you for all that you’ve done so far.

Gordon Cole: I’M AFRAID WE HAVE MORE TO ASK OF YOU! IT’S NOT GOING TO BE A WALK IN THE PARK EITHER!

Dr. Yaggis: …But we must not fail. We have…a lot riding on this…and so many have already….sacrificed so we could be here.

Apple of Enlightenment: The final battle against Entity “V” will take place at the beginning. The great war between the Celestials and Infernals. The day the weapon was first fired. This time, it’s going back far more powerful, and far more capable, because this time, the one who pushes the button will also be the trigger.

Tack Angel: Huh?

Gordon Cole: IT’LL MAKE SENSE LATER! I SAW IT IN A DREAM!

Gibson Rickenbacker: It’s always dreams with dat dood!

Apple of Enlightenment: The original attack is what created the multiverse in the first place. You must go back to the point of the attack where Entity “V” has returned to finish what it started, and destroy it once and for all. This will cause a second reaction. I can’t assure you that the world you return to will be the same, or if it will even still be there. The future is uncertain. Hold onto your hopes and your memories. Remember who you are, and focus on the world you want. That will be what reverberates through the ages, and takes you back where you belong. It’s time. Say your farewells, and prepare…for the Sanctum Offensive.

Everyone shook hands, but also argued about who was going to stay and who was going to go. In the process Bashin Dan walked over to say goodbye to Mai Viole.

Mai Viole: Lucky you Dan, they need you to go back to that point huh?

Bashin Dan: I guess that’s lucky. It ensures I get to go see it gets done.

Mai Viole: You’re truly a hero.

Bashin Dan: Please no, I’m not a hero. I’m just wanting to do the right thing.

Mai Viole: That makes you a hero. You’re a hero to me, you always have been.

Bashin Dan: I-

Mai Viole: Hope is a lucky girl. Don’t string her along Dan. Time to tie that knot isn’t it?

Bashin Dan: Uh…*blush*

Mai Viole: Hehehe, still easy to get to you. Goodbye Dan…goodluck.

Bashin Dan: Goodbye Mai.

On the other side of the room.

Trevor Mach: Bye bye Boyd, I’m sure Grandpa Trev will take good care of you.

Trevor Mach-10: I’ll protect him with my life.

Justice Mach-2: Dad…the uh…younger one. I’m worried that we won’t see each other again after this. I just want you to know that I appreciate everything you’ve ever done for me. You were the Dad I didn’t get to grow up having.

Trevor Mach: …Well that’s an emotional gut punch. It was my honor kid. My job…as your Dad. Christina, keep him honest.

Christina Angel-Mach-5: Absolutely.

Trevor Mach-10: You really won’t let me go with you?

Trevor Mach: I’ll fight you over it. I’ve got this. You need to be there for them.

Trevor Mach-10: What about your family?

Trevor Mach: They won’t exist if I fail…so I won’t want to either. Win or lose…we’ll be together.

Trevor Mach-10: A little morbid, but-

Trevor Mach: I don’t intend to fail.

Trevor Mach-10: See that ya don’t.

The final group was decided to be Trevor Mach, Tack Angel, Tack o’ Dark, Bashin Dan, Cade Yaggis, and Dr. Yaggis.

Degrees: Yaggis, you sure about this?

Jeff Andonuts: We should be the ones going here.

Dr. Yaggis: No. You too need to remember. You need to be there. The world doesn’t need me.

Degrees: Your family needs you.

Dr. Yaggis: My family is going on this “trip”. I need to go with him. I was created from evil. It’s time I make evil regret that decision.

Degrees: I can’t…argue with that.

Jeff Andonuts: Yeah, it’s far too cool.

Gibson Rickenbacker: Hey waitaminute! Who decided I’m not goin’ ta dis ting!?

Trevor Mach-10: Your uh…Cat Wife needs you?

Gibson Rickenbacker: …Right. It’s not weird by the way.

Trevor Mach-10: I know sir. I know.

The group stood in a circle, surrounding Bashin Dan. Dan closed his eyes and thought back.

Bashin Dan: I’ve been there…once before. I was there the moment Azrael and Azazel nearly killed each other. That’s where we’re going now…to the great battle…where I fired the weapon. Here we go…no going back.

The Intercessor - The Great War

The ship that housed the Lightforge was heavily damaged by the Infernals bombarding it, but it didn’t stop Dan from being able to fire the weapon. The Lightforge blasted “V” with the power of light, and caused it to recoil so much that the universe itself reverberated, as an echo created the multiverse right then and there. The Lightforge disappeared in sections, as Dan looked over to see a figure entering the room, before he disappeared in a flash of light.

Jacob: So, it has been done. Well then, I-

Jacob was slashed in the back, by a battered and bloody Azazel. He looked down where his prone body once was and scoffed.

Azazel: Pathetic. I allowed Azrael to stop me then…I won’t let it happen now! You don’t get to save the day!

Jacob: I was not expecting this. You were just sent forward in ti-

Azazel: I’m back to finish what I started.

Jacob: You have failed. “V” has been vanquished.

Azazel: Has he? Look again!

Jacob: What?

Jacob looked out of the window to see “V” reconstituting and continuing his approach towards the Intercessor.

Jacob: Impossible! “V” was defeated!

Azazel: Knocked down, but not out. It took eons, but “V” is back to finish what it started too!

On the planet below, King Tackleton suddenly felt a gripping pit in his stomach.

King Tackleton: It failed? Impossible. What is going on he-

The Auditor: It appears the end is nigh, and yet here I am, still looking to audit you good King Tackleton.

King Tackleton: Infernal fiend!

The Auditor: The satisfaction of a job well done compels me. Shall we begi-

As The Auditor was about to lunge at King Tackleton, two men swiftly kicked him back.

King Tackleton: What? Who are you two?




Kamen Rider Tack: I’m KAMEN RIDER TACK! Uh…no relation!

Kamen Rider Tack RX: KAMEN RIDER TACK RX! Seriously, we’re not related to you, don’t even look into it.

King Tackleton: Tack and Tack RX? I guess my science department created warriors baring my name to defend me?

Kamen Rider Tack: Go with that?

Kamen Rider Tack RX: Auditor decided to come back here as well?

Kamen Rider Tack: No, I feel like that’s The Auditor of this time.

King Tackleton: What?

Kamen Rider Tack: Don’t worry about it! Stand out of ear shot please! Let’s go Tack RX!

Kamen Rider Tack RX: Fine with me!

The Auditor: Ah, a fight! Happy to oblige gentlemen.

A furious and hideous demon burst out of the back of the scarred man, and it swiped back at the two riders, driving them back.

Kamen Rider Tack: Whoa! I thought he smelled bad…on the outside!

Kamen Rider Tack RX: That’s hilarious, but focus! This is an Infernal we’re dealing with? Ideas?

Kamen Rider Tack: Uh….KICK HIM!

Kamen Rider Tack RX: KICK HIM?!

Kamen Rider Tack: KICK HIM!

The two men jumped into the air to try to kick The Auditor, but he swiped them away once again.

Kamen Rider Tack RX: Bad idea!

Kamen Rider Tack: Good idea, wrong target!

Kamen Rider Tack RX: Huh?

Tack pointed downward, and Tack o’ Dark saw that the creature had burst forth from The Auditor’s “shell” but said shell was still there, and completely defenseless. The two went low and kicked at The Auditor, making the demon screech in pain as he retreated into his body. They both hit a synchronized punch that sent him outside.

The Auditor: I can not be killed by either of you…but if it’s any consolation….that hurt like hell.

Kamen Rider Tack: More where that’s coming from!

Kamen Rider Tack RX: Bring it on!

The Auditor seemingly imploded this time, in a grizzly display that left his shell protected while the hulking and grotesque beast within tackled the two Riders into the castle wall, collapsing part of the prismatic palace.

Back on board The Intercessor, Azazel stood over Jacob, with his scythe at the ready.

Azazel: My final memory will be a happy one. I’ll eviscerate you before the void washes over us all.

Jacob: Do what you must, but the darkness will never prevail.

Azazel: It’s happening right…about…NO-

Azazel brought his scythe down, but it was blocked by another scythe. He looked over to see Trevor Mach grinning at him.

Trevor Mach: ARE YOU SURE ABOUT THAT?

Trevor punched him back, while Bashin Dan and Cade Yaggis grabbed up Jacob. Dr. Yaggis ran in pulling behind him the components to the Lightforge.

Jacob: What is that? What is going on here? You were just here.

Bashin Dan: I’m from further down the line, and that is uh…

Cade Yaggis: Lightforge 2.0. Bigger, better, and ready to finish the job.

Azazel: NO! THEY ALL FAILED?! DAE MONTELL?!

Dr. Yaggis: Heart ripped out by Giygas. Don’t ever forget that. Let that be your final memory. Good will reveal itself in the darkest of places, and overcome evil…no matter what!

Azazel: Then I’ll kill you all MYSELF!

Azazel exploded in violet rage, as he took on an even more demonic appearance. It was as if “V” had taken a hold of him, a sight that was familiar to Trevor, as he had seen it happen to Darkness Angel.

Azazel: I WILL CONSUME ALL! I WILL BECOME ALL! I WILL BE EVERYTHING AND EVERYTHING WILL BE ME!

Azazel charged at Dr. Yaggis and the Lightforge, but Trevor blocked him, and the two launched up through the next floor of the ship.

Bashin Dan: That buys us a couple minutes at most. Please hurry Dr. Yaggis.

Cade Yaggis: You’ve got this Dad.

Dr. Yaggis: Just a moment! I’ll have it ready. Dan, get ready to fire the weapon. Channel all of that light. Summon it up….more than you ever thought you could handle. The fate of everyone is at stake. This time, the shot must destroy “V” once and for all.

Bashin Dan: …No pressure.

Cade Yaggis: Breathe Dan. I know you…you’re the best man for the job.

Bashin Dan: I always thought that should have been you.

Cade Yaggis: Is that why you tried to be my friend so much?

Bashin Dan: I was just looking for the best rival I could find.

Cade Yaggis: Heh. That sounds about right.

Cade Yaggis loaded his gun, as he listened above him. The sounds of smashing, and metal clanging. A fierce battle between age old rivals for the last time.

Cade Yaggis: Not sure what I’m doing here Dan.

Bashin Dan: You wanted to help in the biggest mission possible.

Cade Yaggis: What do I bring to the table?

Bashin Dan: That hot blooded, burning fire. I know its there.

Cade Yaggis: If I could do it all over again…I’d strive to be the hero. As of right now…I’ll just be the wall…that they have to get through to get to you.

Bashin Dan: They?

Cade Yaggis: Them.

Shadowy, demonic creatures started crawling into the ship, from the holes made by constant attack. Luckily, they were corporeal enough for Yaggis to fend them off with his firearm. He stepped forward and fired several rounds, before using the nearby control panel to seal the door. They quickly began to leave dents in it.

Cade Yaggis: We don’t have a lot of time.

Trevor and Azazel ripped through the Intercessor. Trevor was getting burned up just coming into contact with Azazel, but held him off every time he tried to get back to the Lightforge. They clashed at lightning speed and locked each other into a stalemate.

Azazel: You can not win!

Trevor Mach: I did pretty well with a baseball bat! Anyways, this isn’t about me winning. This isn’t my victory. I’m just in your way.

Azazel: Where is your God right now Azrael? On the edge of oblivion. WHERE IS YOUR GOD!?

Trevor Mach: You’re gonna find out w00ter.

Azazel: I AM AZAZEL, EMBRACED BY THE CONSUMING OF ALL AND-

Trevor Mach: I REALLY DON’T CARE!

The two continued their struggle as The Intercessor became overwhelmed with demonic Infernals.

Jacob: This wasn’t supposed to happen like this.

Cade Yaggis: It is what it is, and this is probably the biggest “is what it is” of all time! Dan! YOU ABOUT READY!?

Bashin Dan: ….I’M….I’M READY!

Dr. Yaggis: AND SO IS THE LIGHTFORGE!

Dr. Yaggis stood back, as Dan willed all the light into his hand to feed into the more powerful Lightforge. As he did, the door burst open as the demons poured in. Jacob protected himself and the others with a shield of light, but the Lightforge itself was pushed out of place and launched out into space.

Bashin Dan: NOOOO!

Dan tried to jump out of the ship after the weapon, but Cade grabbed him by the hand.

Cade Yaggis: DON’T EVEN THINK ABOUT IT DAN!

On the roof of the ship, Azazel had launched Trevor through the metal into space, which was partially survivable due to the mixture of Sanctum Space and Void Space leaking in. They stood atop the ship as Azazel began to cackle.

Azazel: AHAHAHAHA! LOOK! THEY  DID IT! THE DENIZENS OF THE DARK HAVE PREVAILED!

Trevor Mach: Huh?

Trevor looked to his right and saw the Lightforge drifting into space. He fell to his knees.

Trevor Mach: …No.

Azazel: YES! IT’S OVER! IT’S ALL OVER! “V” WILL PREVAIL! I WILL PREVAIL! FINALLY, I HAVE BEATEN YOU!

On the planet below, Kamen Rider Tack and Tack RX were trapped in tendrils wrapping around them, from the growing horror that existed within The Auditor.

Kamen Rider Tack RX: HEY…I JUST WANTED YOU TO KNOW…I DON’T REALLY WANT TO DIE WITH YOU!

Kamen Rider Tack: ….THE FEELING IS MUTUAL!?

All hope seemed lost. Jacob cleared the room, but the damage was done. Dan looked down in sorrow, but Cade’s eye were wide open.

Cade Yaggis: Dan….look.

Bashin Dan: What is- WHOA!

The light had left Dan’s hand, and was now in Cade’s.

Cade Yaggis: ….

Bashin Dan: No, don’t do-

Dr. Yaggis: CAAAAADE!

Cade Yaggis jumped out of the side of the ship and flew towards the Lightforge. It was fast approaching “V”, as the entity prepared to consume the planet below. The light began to grow around Cade, and protected him from the elements as he hurtled towards the machine.

Bashin Dan: Cade….GO CADE! YOU CAN DO IT! SAVE US AAAAALLLL!!!

Down below on the planet, as Tack and Tack RX prepared to be devoured, The Auditor suddenly recoiled in pain, as King Tackleton used his scythe to slash at the evil fiend. The twin Riders were freed from his grasp, and hit him with a Double Rider Kick that forced him to retreat!

Kamen Rider Tack: SUCCESS! GOOD JOB TACK!

Kamen Rider Tack RX: IDIOT!

Kamen Rider Tack: I MEANT HIM!

Kamen Rider Tack RX: SO I’M THE IDIOT?!

The two of them gave up the charade and powered down. King Tackleton was stunned.

King Tackleton: King of Light…King of Darkness….working together…at last.

Tack Angel: Look up there…it’s happening. It’s been a wild ride. Whatever the future may hold, just know that I learned a lot from you.

Tack o’ Dark: And I you.

Tack Angel: Really?

Tack o’ Dark: No, I didn’t learn a thing. I’m the Star Prince, I’m right about everything.

Tack Angel: …Haha….HAHAHAHA!

Tack o’ Dark: Heh…seriously though.

On top of The Intercessor, Azazel changed his scythe into a giant sword.

Azazel: I’m told by “V” within me, that you’d prefer to die THIS way. A sword driven through your heart. Fine by me. What a wonderful final gift from the all consuming true god of oblivion! AHAHAHAHA!

Trevor’s chest began to heat up, and the memories of being stabbed played through his mind. He was about ready to let it happen again, but then he remembered his Aunt Margaret.

Aunt Margaret: I’m proud of you, and I love you.

Trevor clenched his fist, as Azazel prepared to bring the sword down. He quickly sliced him in the abdomen with his scythe, and caught the sword as it fell out of his hands. With a yell he plunged it into Azazel’s chest. With a demonic scream, “V” exited the body and returned to the giant mass growing in size behind them.

Trevor Mach: I’m sorry w00t. I wish I could’ve saved you. Maybe next time around.

Azazel: THERE WILL BE N-NO! N-NEXT TIME! *cough cough cough* YOU L-L-LOST!

Trevor Mach: Oh yeah?

Trevor motioned to his side as Azazel saw in horror that Cade Yaggis was approaching the Lightforge, with the light sufficient to finish the job.

Trevor Mach: We win.

Azazel: NO! I WON’T ALLOW IT!

Azazel pushed Trevor to the side and lunged forward towards Cade. He hurled himself at the glowing light, and tackled Cade on route to “V”.

Azazel: NO ONE WILL STOP THI-

Trevor followed up behind him, and tackled Azazel in suit, driving him towards “V”. The entity grabbed Azazel, and began to consume him.

Azazel: AHAHAHA! YES! YOU CAN NOT STOP US! YOU CAN NOT-

As Cade began to float off course, he suddenly felt a pair of hands on his back, guiding him back on target. He looked behind him to see Dr. Yaggis.

Dr. Yaggis: Together?

Cade Yaggis: …Together.

Cade and Dr. Yaggis continued their pursuit, they finally made it to the Lightforge, and with his hand, Cade became the trigger, and with everything that he had, he fired the weapon, the light missile SMAAASSSSSHED! into Entity “V” causing another reverberation, this time much larger throughout the entire universe and beyond. “V” did not just retreat this time, but was entirely enveloped in a blinding light that would be seen from the far corners of all creation in every reach and reality. Trevor smiled and closed his eyes as the light enveloped him.

Trevor Mach: …What happens now?

Some time later…

Earth-14

Gibson Rickenbacker, Tali Kat, and Tarran Catzenmeow were hard at work, fighting off a bunch of rampaging Marlboros, as they attempted to trample a Lalafell encampment.

Gibson Rickenbacker: Come yous guys, we gots to save da little spuds!

Tali Kat: These things REEK!

Gibson Rickenbacker: Not as bad as Tarran’s litter box, ya know what I’m sayin’?!

Tali Kat: I don’t know what that is!

Gibson Rickenbacker: Right.

Tarran Catzenmeow: *punches hand*

Gibson Rickenbacker: Look, I know ya don’t like da little spuds, but you’re the Warrior of Light and-

Tarran Catzenmeow: *point to Gibson*

Gibson Rickenbacker: Fine…WE’RE the Warriors of Light. So help me out would ya?!

Earth-10

Trevor Mach, Aly Smash, Justice Mach, and Christina Angel-Mach walked baby Boyd down the streets of a pristine and beautiful Saturn City.

Aly Smash: So you guys did what exactly? And without me?

Trevor Mach: Not us exactly, but a bunch of heroes went back and stopped the whole thing from happening again. It made some changes. You might not remember, but you, Justice, and Christina used to come from different Earths.

Aly Smash: What?

Justice Mach: AND we used to designate ourselves with numbers, but we don’t have to do that anymore.

Christina Angel-Mach: We’re not sharing a universe with another Earth anymore. We have our own universe now.

Trevor Mach: The Earths are all back where they belong, and better for it. Justice and Christina wanted to be here, so they became a part of this Earth.

Aly Smash: What about me? I thought I was from Earth-3?

Trevor Mach: True…but I wanted you here.

Aly Smash: Oh *blushes* well I certainly can’t complain about that. Life is good.

The older Trevor looked to his family.

Trevor Mach: Yes…yes it is.

Earth-5

The people of Crystal Heaven were celebrating a new holiday. Everywhere around the world, a party atmosphere ensued, complete with Keijo matches to the delight of many. It was known as “Victory Day”, which confused many in the Kingdoms, as war had been a distant memory for some time. It was also the day the King instituted something called a “Bee Shield” around the planet, but no one really knew why.  In the castle, he happily sat and watched his people celebrating.

Tack Angel: Now THIS is more like it.

Amy Angel: I feel like you did something.

Tack Angel: Hm? What Amy? What?

Amy Angel: Something is very different….you decorated in here didn’t you?

Tack Angel: Ha…HAHA…yeah! That’s it! I totally decorated! Looks good right?!

Amy Angel: What’s up? I feel like you’re keeping something to yourself.
 
Tack Angel: Uh…

Yog’tara Angel: He’s probably just happy that I’m back!

Amy Angel: You were gone?

Tack Angel: Uh…

Nani Angel: We took a vacation.

Tack Angel: R-right…but now ALL of the Angel Wives are present and accounted for….right?

Patty Wagon-Angel: All but the one.

Tack Angel: …Of course. Heh. That’s the way it SHOULD be. Did I say bee? No, I meant be. We’re fine.

Amy Angel: You’re so confusing, you know that? Christina is always saying-

Tack Angel: Excuse me?

Amy Angel: Christina? Your daughter?

Tack Angel: Right! She’s uh…where exactly?

Amy Angel: Are you sure you’re alright? She’s down in the city square!

Tack Angel: I get my own set?! I GET MY OWN SET! YES!

Amy Angel: With her husband Subculture.

Tack Angel: GRRRRAAAAHHH! WHY?! SUBCULTURE!?

Amy Angel: …Yeah…you’re explaining this all to me later.

Tack Angel: What about Honoka?

Amy Angel: In the nursery with the other little ones.

Tack Angel: Do I have…a lot of kids?

Amy Angel: Huh? Of course you do. You’re the man with nothing BUT daughters, You’ve got a lot of them. Seriously though…fill me in later.

Tack Angel: Wow….I got everything I wanted. Heh. Nothing but daughters huh?

Tack held up a book.

Tack Angel: I’m not so sure about that Amy.

New Earth - Fourside Park

Trevor pushed Tali in her wheelchair, as Truth sat in her lap and Justice walked beside them.

Tali Mach: I can push it myself, you know.

Trevor Mach: Yeah, but it’s a beautiful day, and I wanted to treat my family to a day of fun, so you just sit back and relax.

Tali Mach: Can’t really do much else.

Justice Mach: Haha! You’re silly Mommy!

Tali Mach: Am I? I guess that’s not so bad.

Justice Mach: Where are we going Daddy?

Trevor Mach: Right….here.

Trevor stopped his family by the fountain and sat on the bench behind him. He propped up Justice and sat him on his leg.

Justice Mach: What are we doing here?

Trevor Mach: It’s about time I told you kids about my favorite person in the whole world. My Great Aunt Margaret. She used to bring me here all the time. Some of my favorite memories of…

Trevor stopped for a moment. He looked to his right and smiled a big warm smile before turning back to his family.

Fourside Park - 1992

A young Trevor played in the nearby fountain, as his Aunt Margaret sat on the nearby bench and watched him play. She smiled and laughed as he tripped safely into the water, and spit out a mouthful. She stopped for a moment and looked to her left. She felt a presence beside her. A warm, reassuring presence, that made her feel like no matter what happened, everything was going to be alright.

Last edited by Machismo (8/14/2023 7:26 am)