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Ultrawoman Talius
Ultrawoman Talius: Episode One – “The Secret in the Stars”
The skyline of Metro City twinkled with lights as people walked the bustling streets. People were out enjoying the evening, the occasional news broadcast about mysterious alien sightings playing on giant screens. In the shadows of an alleyway, something stired. A young woman named Tali, with jet black hair tied back into a ponytail and a glowing wristband hidden under her long-sleeve jacket, ducked into the Earth Defense Force (EDF) headquarters. She tried to look inconspicuous, but the faint shimmer of her alien heritage gave her away to anyone paying close attention.
The EDF HQ was a mishmash of futuristic tech and budget cuts. A massive screen blared an emergency alert about “unusual seismic activity” just outside the city. Trevor, the lanky and perpetually stressed EDF leader, stood at a console barking orders at underpaid staff. Nearby, Tack, the jolly logistics officer, was sitting at his desk, tearing into a family-sized bag of chips.
Trevor: Why is the Kaiju scanner still offline?! We’re supposed to be Earth’s first line of defense, not my internet service provider!
Tack: Relax, boss. The scanner just needs a reboot. Maybe if you didn’t use the password “EDFROCKS” for everything, it wouldn’t keep getting hacked by that one conspiracy blogger.
Trevor: BUT WE DO ROCK! And maybe if you stopped eating during emergencies, we’d get something done for once.
Tack: Multitasking, buddy. It’s called efficiency.
Tali stepped into the room, looking nervous but trying to play it cool. She set her bag down, hiding the glowing wristband underneath.
Tali: Hey, guys! What’s going on? Did I miss anything?
Trevor: Oh, nothing major. Just the potential destruction of the city. AGAIN! Where were you?
Tali: Uh, traffic?
Tack: Traffic? You walk to work.
Tali: Well, the, uh, sidewalks were crowded! Anyway, what’s the situation?
Trevor: Seismic activity near the industrial district. Could be a Kaiju or just a gas main exploding. Either way, we’re checking it out.
Tack tossed his chips aside and grabs his orange EDF jumpsuit.
Tack: Field trip time? Sweet. Dibs on riding nowhere near Trevor. He's a bad driver.
Trevor: Tali, you’re coming with us. I need someone on recon, and since you’re mysteriously absent every time a Kaiju shows up, maybe you can actually help this time.
Tali gulped, her wristband beeping faintly under her sleeve.
The EDF Jeep pulled up to a scene of destruction: a warehouse crumpled like paper, with claw marks gouged into the asphalt. Trevor, Tack, and Tali stepped out cautiously, armed with EDF-standard gadgets that looked impressive but rarely worked as intended.
Tack: Whoa. Either a Kaiju did this, or someone really needs anger management.
Trevor: Was that a personal swipe?
Tack: No. I wasn't talking about-
Trevor: Focus, Tack. Tali, do a perimeter sweep.
Tali: Uh, me? Alone?
Trevor: Yes, you. Unless you’d like Tack to do it, but he’ll probably get distracted by women or whatever, while I'm just secretly madly in love with you.
Tali: Huh?
Trevor: What?
Tack: Wha?
Trevor: Huh?
Tali: What?!
Trevor: Just go do it please?
Tack pulled a bad of gummy worms out of his pocket and winked at Tali.
Tack: Hey, these calories fuel my love engine too.
Tali: Yikes.
Tali nods nervously and slipped away. Once out of sight, she presses a button on her wristband, and a holographic projection of an alien AI assistant appears.
AI Assistant: Greetings, Tali. Your transformation energy is fully recharged. A Class-6 Kaiju is approaching. Recommend immediate action.
Tali: Great. Another monster, and Trevor’s already suspicious. I need to—
A deafening roar cut her off. The Kaiju, a massive crab-like creature with glowing red eyes, emerged from behind the wreckage. It lets out a shriek, stomping toward the EDF team. Tali ducked behind some rubble and activated her wristband, transforming in a burst of shimmering light. She grew to towering proportions, her armor gleaming in silver and blue. Ultrawoman Talius stood ready to face the Kaiju.
The Kaiju roared and charged. Talius blocked its claws with her forearm shields and countered with a glowing energy beam, sending the beast staggering back. Trevor and Tack, still on the ground, gaspes as the battle unfolded.
Trevor: It’s her again! That giant alien woman! Why does she always show up right when Tali disappears?
Tack: Coincidence? I think not.
Trevor: If you have a theory, Tack, I’d love to hear it.
Tack: Less of a theory and more like DUH OBVIOUS! I think Tali’s an alien
Trevor: What?
Tack: I can almost see up her giant skir-
Trevor: PRIORITIES TACK!
The battle ended with Talius hurling the Kaiju into the ocean, before firing a beam from her forearm that fried the creature. The crab sank out of sight. She shrank back down to her human form and snuck back to the Jeep, looking disheveled but triumphant.
Tali: Sorry, guys. Got lost again. Did I miss anything?
Tack: Oh, just the usual. Giant alien lady saved the day. By the way, Tali… you’ve got some glitter in your hair.
Tali froze, frantically patting her head.
Trevor: Tack might be onto something. You’re always disappearing, and you seem awfully calm for someone who almost got crushed by a Kaiju.
Tali: Me? Calm? Ha! That’s… natural composure. Nothing suspicious at all! I'm NOT Ultrawoman!
Trevor: What's an Ultrawoman?
Tali: AH!
Tack pulled out a sandwich and offered it to Tali.
Tack: Here, you’ve earned this. A victory sandwich.
Trevor: It's always victory sandwiches with you!
Tack: If I made a defeat sandwich, no one would be around to eat it!
Tali sighed with relief, as their short attention spans led them to another discussion.
Back at HQ, Trevor was poring over footage of Talius’s battles, his suspicion growing. Tack, meanwhile, was trying to recreate Ultrawoman Talius’s signature pose in the corner, much to Tali’s exasperation.
Trevor: One of these days, Tali. One of these days, I’m going to figure you out.
Tali retreated to another room, where she let out another sigh of relief and checked her wristband's energy levels.
Tali: Recharging on schedule. Good. The kaiju attack so frequently, it's about a once a week occurence at this point. I'll have to remain the secretive mystery that the EDF so desperately want to unravel. I've been so awesome at keeping my secret too. I MEAN WHO WOULD EVER GUESS THAT I, TALI, AM SECRETLY ULTRAWOMAN TALIUS!
Trevor: I KNEW IT!
Tali froze and realized she had not only said that out loud, but posed in the process, as Trevor and Tack stood in the doorway.
Tali: ....FU-
To Be Continued!
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Ultrawoman Talius – Episode Two: "Mindwipe Mishaps and Alien Princess Problems"
Tali, currently glowing and radiating power, stared down at Trevor and Tack, who lay twitching and foaming on the ground like a couple of broken marionettes. Her glowing hands, still sparking with the aftereffects of her mindwipe powers, trembled slightly. She crossed her arms and sighed dramatically, pacing back and forth with a nervous energy that sent faint golden sparkles flying in every direction.
Tali muttered to herself as she walked, gesturing wildly in frustration.
Tali: Why do I keep doing this? Why do I keep telling people who I am? I am SO BAD AT THIS!
She stopped pacing long enough to crouch down next to Trevor, who was muttering something incomprehensible while frothing lightly at the mouth. She poked his shoulder tentatively, pulling her finger back when he let out a weird gargling noise that sounded halfway between a snore and a moan.
Tali: Oh no. He’s foaming. That can't be normal. Nobody said anything about foam in the superhero manual. Oh wait, there isn’t a manual. Because of course there isn’t. Why would the universe make my life easier?
She turned her attention to Tack, who lay stiff as a board with his eyes half-open and a vacant, slightly deranged smile on his face. He muttered something that sounded vaguely like banana pudding, which only made her more concerned.
Tali: What even is that? Is banana pudding code for something? Is it his safe word? Did I just erase his memories so hard that he invented a new favorite dessert? Oh no, what if he tries to sue me for psychological damage?
She rubbed her temples and groaned.
Tali: Alright, deep breaths. This is fine. They’re just a little… memory-wiped...again. It’s not like I killed them. Probably. Maybe. Okay, okay, just fix it.
Tali extended her glowing hands over their prone forms again, muttering under her breath.
Tali: Alright, Tali, just a little memory adjustment. Nothing too complicated. Definitely don’t make it worse.
Her hands glowed brighter, and another wave of golden energy washed over the pair. They twitched violently before going limp again.
Tali: Oh no. That looked way worse than last time. Why did it look worse?
She panicked, crouching to inspect Trevor. She poked his cheek again. Nothing. Then she poked Tack’s nose for good measure. Still nothing.
Tali: Awesome. They’re officially broken. Great job, idiot!
As she stood there, hands on her hips and spiraling into full-blown self-loathing, her mind started to wander. The guilt of the moment tugged her thoughts backward, pulling her into a memory—the night it all began, when her life went from smoothie barista mediocrity to glowing alien superhero chaos. It was a warm summer night, and Tali was trudging through the woods, dragging the mangled remains of her bike behind her.
She muttered to herself as she walked, her tone somewhere between annoyed and exhausted.
Tali: Stupid rabbit. Why’d you have to run out in front of me? Where even are you going? Is there some bunny thing I don’t know about?
Her bike let out a pathetic squeak as it caught on a tree root. She yanked it free with a grunt, glaring at it like it had personally betrayed her.
Tali: This was supposed to be a nice, relaxing ride. Not a hike through mosquito hell while carrying my busted bike like some kind of metal corpse.
Before she could stew any further, the sky lit up with a streak of pink and gold, so bright it felt like daytime. She froze, staring upward as a glowing object rocketed through the atmosphere, leaving a trail of sparkles in its wake.
Tali: Whoa. Shooting star. Wait. No. That’s not a star. Oh no. That’s a… that’s a…
The object hurtled toward the earth with a deafening boom, crashing into a nearby clearing in a shower of glittering debris.
Tali: Oh great. I’m about to die in a pixie sparkle explosion!
The clearing was filled with smoke and shimmering pink particles that sparkled like confetti. In the center of it all lay a shimming object. Its sleek pink and gold hull gleamed under layers of dirt and scorch marks, and faint, high-pitched whirring sounds came from inside.
Tali stepped closer, her jaw hanging open. The ship hissed as the cockpit opened, and a figure emerged—a tall, glowing alien woman who shimmered like starlight. She stumbled forward, collapsing into Tali’s arms.
The woman’s voice was melodic but strained.
?: Human… I am the Princess Talius of the Ultra Celestaran people. My body fails. My essence fades.
Tali blinked at her, wide-eyed and confused.
Tali: Your name is Talius? My name’s Tali! That’s so weird. Do you think it’s, like, destiny or something? Or maybe—
Talius: Human.
Tali Right, right, shutting up!
Tali mumbled, her face turning red. The princess took a shaky breath.
Talius: There is no time. I must merge my essence with yours to survive. If you accept, you will gain unimaginable power, but at great responsibility and risk.
Tali: Yes!
Talius: You did not even let me finish explaining the risks.
Tali: I'm a people pleaser! Plus, I wasn't really doing anything. Do I still get the powers?
Talius: Well… yes, but—
Tali: Then sign me up! Merge away, shiny lady!
The princess gave her a dubious look but raised her hand, sending a beam of light into Tali’s chest. Tali let out a high-pitched, awkward scream as the energy surged through her. Moments later, she collapsed face-first into the dirt with a comical thud. When she woke up, the princess was gone, but her voice echoed in Tali’s head.
Talius: We are one now, Tali. Together, we shall protect this world. Together, WE are Ultrawoman Talius!
Tali: Cool, cool. Quick question though. Protect the world from what?
That's when Tali looked up to see a massive meteor shower that seemed to follow Talius to Earth.
Tali: Oh...oops.
The full moon hung high above the forest, casting an eerie glow over the dense trees below. The massive swarm of meteors that hit all around the area brought about an upheaval, followed by an uncertain silence. Suddenly, a booming sound seemed to be heading closer and closer. Tali stood at the edge of a clearing, her heart racing as she stared up at the massive creature emerging from the dark sky. A giant bat—its wings spanning nearly the width of an entire city block—swooped down, its red eyes glowing with an unnatural fury. Its wings churned the air, sending gusts of wind crashing through the trees, bending them as though they were mere twigs. Tali’s eyes widened in disbelief as the beast landed with an earth-shaking thud, shaking the ground beneath her feet. She backed up a step, her pulse quickening.
Tali: Okay, this is... this is definitely not part of my usual Tuesday night. This is more like a Thursday thing. No time for jokes. Don't be ackward, you just met an alien!
Her hands trembled slightly as she glanced down at her outfit—her casual clothes, nothing more than a t-shirt and jeans. She couldn’t fight a giant monster like this with a t-shirt and jeans. But then the voice of the alien princess, Talius, echoed inside her mind.
Talius: We are one now, Tali. You possess the power of the Ultra Celestaran people. You can transform into Ultrawoman Talius, a being of unimaginable strength and prowess. Trust yourself.
Tali: Oh yeah? How do I do that?
Talius: Trust yourself, or transform?
Tali: Yes.
Talius: Look at the your wrist. You have a bangle that will help you transform, and show you how much energy you have, and it comes with assistance. You are not alone. You can do this.
Tali: Right, right. Let’s see how this works then!
Without thinking twice, she raised her arms in a dramatic, exaggerated motion. A surge of energy exploded from within her, causing the air around her to shimmer with golden light. The ground cracked beneath her feet as a wave of raw power radiated outwards, her body beginning to glow with celestial energy.
In an instant, her form shifted, her clothes disintegrating into sparks of stardust as her Ultra body formed in a flurry of light. A sleek, shimmering bodysuit wrapped around her body, highlighting her newly empowered frame. Her boots were knee-high, her belt adorned with glowing emblems, and a flowing skirt fluttered as it formed. The transformation completed with a resounding flash of brilliance.
Ultrawoman Talius: * Unintelligible giberish* "I… I did it!"
She stood tall now, towering over the trees. The ground beneath her feet trembled with each movement as the bat monster growled and flapped its wings furiously, creating gusts of wind strong enough to send Talius’ skirt fluttering up in the air.
Ultrawoman Talius gasped in shock.
The wind caught her skirt, and before she could adjust it, it was flapping around her waist, threatening to expose more than she’d bargained for.
Ultrawoman Talius: *Unintelligible giberish* "HEY! DO YOU MIND?! Can I please have one moment of dignity, just one?!"
The bat creature screeched, snapping Talius out of her mini wardrobe crisis. It lunged forward, jaws snapping, intent on tearing her apart. She caught it, and forced it back after a lengthy struggle. With a swift motion, she raised one arm to the sky. Energy swirled around her forearm, concentrating into a brilliant, glowing orb. The laser fired in a blinding flash, the beam streaking through the air like a bolt of lightning. The bat monster didn’t have time to react as the energy blast collided with its chest. The force of the blast sent the creature tumbling backward, screaming in pain as it flailed in mid-air. Talius’s gaze remained fixed on the monster, her eyes narrowed, or would have if she were able to express with her face as Ultrawoman Talius. The creature struggled to regain control, but it was too late. With a deafening explosion, the bat monster was engulfed in a fiery burst of light, its massive body disintegrating into ashes and sparks.
Ultrawoman Talius: *Unintelligible Ggibberish* "Yeah! That’s right! Ultrawoman Talius—taking care of business, one giant monster at a time!"
But as the light of the explosion died down, she blinked in surprise, noticing a sharp, sizzling smell. She glanced down at her skirt, only to see that it had been singed in the blast. The fabric, once pristine, was now charred around the edges, exposing a portion of her glowing golden armor.
Ultrawoman Talius: *Unintelligible gibberish* "Oh, come on! I was standing way too close to that explosion? Seriously?! That's gonna cost a fortune to get fixed!"
Back in the present, Tali shook herself out of the memory.
Tali: Little did I know that was the day of the kaiju invasion. The day the EDF would be formed, and the day I would coincidentally be recruited, not due to my amazing analytical skills, but because I was the only one dumb enough to sign up.
She looked down at the still-unconscious forms of Trevor and Tack. They seemed to be better now, snoozing peacefully on the ground.
Tali: Oh good! It looks like it worked. No one must ever figure out that I am Ultrawoman Talius!
Trevor: Huh?
Tali looked down to see Trevor waking up at the worst possible time.
Trevor: You mean you?
Tali: *sigh* Alright, let's take it from the top!
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Ultrawoman Talius – Episode Three: “Kaiju, Questions, and Hot Springs Shenanigans”
The city was eerily quiet as Tali trudged into EDF headquarters, her hair still slightly damp from the last kaiju battle. It wasn’t the triumphant homecoming she had expected after vaporizing a Class-6 crab beast, as it got away from her, and she ran out of energy before she could pursue. Instead, Trevor and Tack were already sitting in the main command room, both munching on donuts. The oversized monitor on the wall blared footage of military jets launching missiles at a smoldering kaiju carcass on the outskirts of Metro City.
Tali froze, blinking at the screen.
Tali: Wait. They killed it? Without me?
Trevor, who had powdered sugar dusting his uniform, shrugged nonchalantly.
Trevor: Yeah. Turns out the military’s been working on their ‘Kaiju Defense Initiative.’ Got some new missiles or whatever. Totally handled it! Can you believe it? They NEVER get it right, but they handled it.
Tali: Handled it?! But I blasted that crab thing for, like, 20 minutes! I mean Ultrawoman Talius did! I'm not Ultrawoman Talius! I was just near, and that's why I'm wet!
Tack leaned back in his chair, balancing a donut on one finger.
Tack: Yeah, and while you were doing that, the Air Force showed up and took it down in 20 seconds. Efficiency, am I right?
Tali stared at the screen in disbelief.
Tali: But I thought the EDF was the last line of defense!
Trevor: We were. Until the actual military got its act together. Now we're just observation and containement.
Later that afternoon, Tali found herself in the EDF break room, pacing furiously. Her wristband flickered faintly as she muttered under her breath.
Tali: Okay, Talius. You’ve been quiet long enough. What’s the deal with these kaiju? Where are they coming from? Why are they attacking?
The voice of Talius echoed in her mind, regal but evasive.
Talius: Tali, you must focus on your mission.
Tali: My mission?! Do you even know what it is? Because I sure don’t! Every week it’s a new monster, and I have no clue why they’re here!
Talius: They are uh...drawn to Earth’s energy?
Tali What does that even mean?!
Before Tali could press further, Trevor’s voice crackled through the intercom.
Trevor: *intercom* Attention EDF staff! Mandatory team-building trip to the Metro Hot Springs! Pack your towels, because we’re leaving in ten!
Tali: Great. Because nothing screams ‘professional organization’ like soaking in sulfur water with my coworkers! GAH!
The Metro Hot Springs turned out to be a cozy little retreat nestled in the hills outside the city. Steam rose lazily from the outdoor pools, surrounded by rocks and bamboo fences. Despite her grumbling, Tali couldn’t deny it was peaceful—at least until Tack cannonballed into the water.
Tack: Banzai!
He splashed hard, sending a tidal wave over Trevor, who had just settled into the shallows.
Trevor: This is supposed to be relaxing!
Tack: It’s relaxing for me!
Tali dipped a toe into the water cautiously, her towel wrapped tightly around her. She could already feel her cheeks heating up as she glanced nervously around.
Tali: Why does this feel like one of those awkward anime scenes?
Trevor: Just try to enjoy yourself. We deserve this break.
As the team settled into the springs, Tali’s wristband started to beep faintly. She panicked, covering it with her hand.
Tali: Uh, malfunctioning fitness tracker! Definitely not alien tech!
Trevor: You’ve been acting weird ever since that crab kaiju. What’s your deal, Tali?
Tali: I don’t have a deal!
Tack: You’re totally hiding something! Like, maybe you’re secretly—
Before he could finish, a gust of wind blew through the area, sending everyone’s towels flying.
Tack: Ah! My modesty!
Trevor: WHO PUT THIS HOT SPRING IN A WIND TUNNEL?!
Tali, meanwhile, was bright red, clutching the edge of the spring for dear life.
Tali: Why is this happening?! Why is it always like this?!
After the chaotic soak, the team retreated to the lounge area, where Tali nursed a cup of green tea and tried to calm her nerves. Trevor and Tack, still bickering about the wind incident, plopped down beside her.
Trevor: So, what’s the deal with you, Tali? You’ve been dodging kaiju questions for weeks.
Tali froze, her brain scrambling for an excuse.
Tali: Uh, maybe I’m just… naturally mysterious?
Trevor: That's what I love about you.
Tali: What?
Trevor: I mean how do you explain this?
He held up his tablet, which displayed a blurry image of Tali as Ultrawoman Talius battling the crab kaiju.
Trevor: I see Talius, and I see the crab, but I don't see you! It makes me wonder...
Tack: If you are Ultrawoman Talius, can you tell me how to get abs like that?
Trevor and Tack both started laughing.
Trevor: We got you!
Tack: Imagine meek little Tali being Ultrawoman Talius!
Trevor: Oh that's rich! Wait...when did we start calling the giant Ultrawoman Talius again?
Tack: The name does sound similar to Tali, doesn't it?
Tali groaned, burying her face in her hands.
Tali: I can’t believe this is my life.
As the team packed up to leave the hot springs, Tali glanced at the night sky, her thoughts swirling. Still so many unanswered questions about the kaiju—and herself.
Her wristband pulsed faintly. Talius’s voice broke the silence.
Talius: Tali, the time for answers will come. But for now, trust your instincts. You are more important to this fight than you realize.
Tali: Yeah, sure. Tell that to the military.
The camera panned up to the sky, where a faint, flickering light could be seen streaking toward Earth—a new kaiju, far larger than any before.
Meanwhile, at a high rise in a city quite a distance from Metro City, a man in a suit was speaking on the phone.
?: That's no problem sir. I'm happy to help. As you know that's what we do. Focusing on defense against the threats we all face. Of course it's also a personal mission of mine, after all...
The man turned to the window with a smirk on his face.
?: I've got experience in this sort of thing. Don't worry, I'll be there soon to survey the results myself.
To Be Continued!
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Ultrawoman Talius: Episode Four – “The Giant and the Stranger”
The city buzzed with its usual nocturnal energy: neon lights casting vibrant glows, traffic bustling along the avenues, and the ever-present hum of urban life echoing in the air. But above it all, a new sound pierced the atmosphere—a low, pulsating hum, rhythmic and mechanical, growing louder with every passing second.
At EDF Headquarters, the team gathered around the massive central monitor. A warning blared, bathing the room in an urgent red light:
“Unidentified Biological Threat Detected – Threat Level: 9”
Trevor: That’s the highest level we’ve ever seen. This isn’t just another crab or lizard.
Tali: A nine? That’s… practically a ten. Do we even have a protocol for this?
Tack: *stuffing chips into his mouth* Yeah, we do. Step one: scream. Step two: run. Step three: blame Trevor when it all goes wrong.
Trevor: Hey! The signal’s coming from downtown. We’re mobilizing. Tali, Tack, grab your gear. We’re heading out now.
Meanwhile, just outside Metro City.
A sleek, black sedan rolled to a stop at a heavily guarded military base on the outskirts of the city. The car door opened, and out stepped a man in a crisp suit, his brown hair neatly combed. His presence was unassuming, yet the soldiers snapped to attention as he approached.
Soldier: It's him! Sir, we weren’t expecting you until morning.
Mysterious Man: Kaiju don’t wait for morning. Take me to your commanding officer.
The soldier nodded, leading him through the base. As they walked, the man’s eyes darted toward the monitors lining the walls, each displaying satellite footage of Metro City. A massive figure loomed in the distance, its shadow stretching across the buildings.
Mysterious Man: Front row seat to the show.
Back at EDF Headquarters.
Trevor: Buckle up! This thing’s moving fast.
Tali: Great. Another monster attack, and we have no idea what we’re dealing with. Doesn't look like anything we've seen before.
Tack: Relax. If it’s big and ugly, we’ll probably just blow it up.
Trevor: You two always underestimate how serious these things are.
Tali: He's the one doing that! How are the military handling this one!
Trevor: ...Why do you think I'm in such a hurry!
Tali: I see.
The team sped off into the night, the streets growing quieter as they approached the epicenter of the disturbance.
Inside the military command center, rows of monitors displayed the shadowy figure of the kaiju as it stomped through Metro City. A general stood at the helm, barking orders while tense officers scrambled to comply.
General: Get those jets in the air! I want another full artillery strike ready in five minutes!
Murmurs rippled through the room as the mysterious man entered. The general turned, his hardened expression softening slightly as he recognized the visitor.
General: Didn’t expect to see you here in person. Thought your kind preferred to work in the shadows, or in disguise.
Mysterious Man: I’m not here for pleasantries. What’s the status?
General: Big. Mean. Humanoid. It’s not like the usual ones—no claws, no tails. This one walks like it knows it owns the place. Your hightened defense system isn't having as much of an effect!
The mysterious man studied the screen intently. The kaiju was tall, its proportions eerily human-like. Its massive arms swung methodically as it marched down a main avenue, its footsteps shattering the concrete. A pair of glowing, pulsating red orbs served as its eyes, scanning its surroundings like it was searching for something—or someone.
Mysterious Man: It’s different this time.
General: What do you mean?
Mysterious Man: These aren’t random attacks. The kaiju are being sent.
The general’s expression darkened. He opened his mouth to respond, but the man cut him off.
Mysterious Man: Save your disbelief. You’ll see soon enough.
General: So what do you suggest?
Mysterious Man: Keep your artillery ready, but hold fire. I’ll handle this.
General: You’ll handle it? What, with that weapon of yours?
The mysterious man’s eyes flickered with a sharp intensity, but his calm demeanor didn’t waver.
Mysterious Man: Just don’t get in my way.
General: I'm not the one you have to worry about! Haven't you heard? Some other Kaiju get involved, and up until last time, we were at its mercy.
Mysterious Man: Her mercy. You were at her mercy. Can't wait to meet her.
The EDF Jeep screeched to a halt near the city center, where the kaiju’s massive form loomed in the distance. The team stared in awe as it stepped through a line of abandoned cars, crushing them like tin cans. The creature’s skin was dark and metallic, with glowing red cracks running across its body like molten veins.
Tali: That’s… definitely bigger than the last one.
Tack: I’m gonna need a bigger sandwich.
Trevor: Focus! Tali, scout the area. Tack, get the seismic scanner running. We need a full readout on this thing to send to the military ASAP!
Tali nodded, slipping away as her wristband began to glow faintly under her sleeve. The kaiju let out a deep, guttural roar that reverberated through the city, shaking windows and sending debris crashing to the ground.
Trevor: This thing isn’t here by accident.
Tack: Oh, really? And here I thought it was just sightseeing.
Trevor: Look at it, you idiot! It's looking for something....or someone.
The kaiju turned toward the team, its glowing eyes locking onto them like a predator spotting prey. It let out another roar and charged, each step shaking the ground.
Trevor: Cheese it!
Tali ducked behind a crumbled wall, pressing the button on her wristband. A burst of light enveloped her as she transformed into Ultrawoman Talius. Her towering form shimmered in the darkness, her silver-and-blue armor gleaming under the kaiju’s fiery gaze. Talius raised her arms, activating her forearm shields as the kaiju swung a massive fist toward her. The impact sent shockwaves rippling through the city, but she stood her ground, pushing back with all her might.
Ultrawoman Talius: *unintelligible* You’re not taking this city!
She countered with a glowing energy beam, striking the kaiju square in the chest. The creature staggered but recovered quickly, its molten cracks glowing brighter as if drawing energy from the attack.
Trevor: It’s absorbing her attacks!
Tack: Yep. That’s bad.
Trevor: Thanks for the insight, Tack!
Tack: I'm wetting myself over here! I don't have the time to think of something witty!
Trevor: That makes two of us.
After a fierce battle, Ultrawoman Talius delivered a powerful blast that sent the kaiju crashing into a derelict building. Its molten cracks dimmed as it let out one last, guttural groan before somehow disappearing into a heap of debris.
Tack: She did it! Giant alien lady saves the day again!
Trevor: I'm not so sure! No explosion? It just sort of disappeared! Where did it go?
Tack: For that matter, where did she go?
Tali: Hey guys, I'm here! I was standing just over there the whole time. I'm not Talius. Did you see where that monster went though.
Trevor: You saw it disappear?
Tali: Well...the uh...the angle I was standing at...ya know...over there...allowed me to see it. It just isn't there anymore.
Trevor: Wait… what’s that?
From the wreckage, a smaller figure emerged, looking identical to the giant monster. It leapt toward the team with a feral snarl.
Tack: That’s NOT part of the deal!
Trevor: Fall back!
The creature lunged at Trevor, but before it could strike, the roar of a motorcycle echoed through the streets. A sleek motorcycle skidded to a halt, its rider clad in a dark jacket and helmet. The mysterious man dismounted, removing his helmet to reveal his face for the first time. It was the same man from the military base.
Mysterious Man: You’re not equipped to handle this.
He reached for his belt, revealing a sleek, high-tech device. The belt emitted a low hum as he placed it around his waist and pressed a glowing button in the center.
Tali: Whoa. Who are you?!
Mysterious Man: The name is Faust...Blake Faust.
Trevor: Wait...that means you're-
Belt: In the name of Faust, I fight for Justice!
Blake Faust: Henshin.
A burst of light enveloped him, transforming him into Kamen Rider Faust. His armor was sleek and black with neon green accents, and a glowing emblem pulsed from his belt.
Tack: Okay, that’s officially the coolest thing I’ve ever seen.
Kamen Rider Faust: Leave this to me!
Faust charged at the creature, his armored fist glowing with energy as the screen cut to black.
To Be Continued...
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Ultrawoman Talius: Episode Five – “The Hunter and the Rider”
The streets of Metro City were eerily quiet, save for the distant crackle of fires left burning from the earlier kaiju battle. Smoke lingered in the air, and debris littered the ground. Tali, Trevor, and Tack stood frozen as the mysterious man—now armored as Kamen Rider Faust—faced off against the human-sized creature that had emerged from the defeated kaiju.
The creature snarled, its frame crouching low. Molten red veins crisscrossed its sleek, muscular body, glowing faintly in the dim light of the streetlamps. Its sharp claws scraped against the pavement, leaving molten streaks in their wake.
Faust took a step forward, his neon armor gleaming.
Kamen Rider Faust: Won't even have to send you to the Death Realm.
With a guttural growl, the creature lunged at him. Faust stood firm, sidestepping the attack with calculated precision. He countered with a swift roundhouse kick that struck the creature square in the ribs, sending it tumbling into a crumpled car. Sparks erupted as its claws slashed against the metal.
Tack clapped, his excitement bubbling over.
Tack: Did you see that? He just yeeted that thing!
Trevor: Focus! We don’t know what that thing is, and we definitely don’t know how to sto- did you say yeet?
The creature recovered quickly, hissing as it leapt toward Faust again. This time, it moved faster, slashing wildly. Faust activated his belt, and a spectral chain materialized, glowing as it wrapped tightly around the beast’s limbs. With a flick of his wrist, he yanked the creature backward, slamming it into the asphalt with a loud crash.
Faust tightened the chains as the creature thrashed, its molten veins glowing brighter with every passing second.
Kamen Rider Faust: You’re not going anywhere.
The creature roared, a deafening sound that reverberated through the streets. With a final burst of energy, it shattered the chains and scrambled to its feet. It glared at Faust one last time before leaping onto the roof of a nearby building, disappearing into the shadows.
Kamen Rider Faust: ...Or maybe you are.
Tali stepped forward, her wristband glowing faintly under her sleeve.
Tali: What was that thing?
Faust deactivated his transformation, the glowing armor dissolving in a swirl of light. He turned to face the group, his expression unreadable.
Blake Faust: It’ll be back.
The EDF command room was tense, the hum of the holographic projector filling the silence as Blake Faust, now back in his sharp suit, stood before the team. Trevor, Tali, and Tack sat around the conference table, their expressions ranging from skeptical to confused.
Faust gestured to the holographic display, which showed the night sky dotted with glowing points of data.
Blake Faust: This isn’t random. Most of your kaijus seemed to land randomly following something else, but this one wasn’t just following the path. It was hunting.
Tali: Hunting what?
Blake’s gaze locked onto her, unflinching.
Blake Faust: You.
The room fell silent. Tali shifted uncomfortably in her chair, her mind racing.
Trevor: Wait, what? Why would it be hunting her?
Blake Faust: ... HAHA! I'm kidding! It's because of Ultrawoman Talius! Every time she appears, she radiates a unique energy signature. That energy acts like a beacon! We figured that out, using the same technology we were using to locate the Death Realm!
Tack tilted his head, his curiosity overtaking his usual sarcasm.
Tack: Okay, I gotta ask—what exactly is the Death Realm? Sounds like something out of a heavy metal album.
Faust ignored the remark, placing his glowing belt on the table.
Blake Faust: The Death Realm is a parallel dimension, a place where energy is unstable and dangerous. That's really a;; I can get into, but the point is, the beings within were drawn to energy. This Kaiju is drawn to a very specific and unique energy. Ultrawoman Talius. My belt taps into the Death Realm’s energy. It allows me to transform, but it also makes me a target. With Talius, it's the same thing.
Trevor: So you’re saying this creature is coming after Talius because of her energy?
Blake Faust: Exactly.
Tali finally spoke, her voice quieter than usual.
Tali: So… this is my fault?...I mean Talius' fault? I'm not Talius.
Blake Faust: It’s not about fault. It’s about survival.
The next day, Tali wandered the bustling streets of Metro City, her thoughts still on Faust’s revelation. Her wristband continued to emit a faint glow, but she kept it hidden beneath her sleeve.
Tali: Hunting me. Great. Just great.
As she turned down a quieter side street, she caught sight of something strange out of the corner of her eye: a coffee cup mascot waddling along behind her. It stopped whenever she looked back, pretending to hand out flyers to confused pedestrians.
Tali frowned, picking up her pace. The mascot followed, its oversized foam cup bobbing comically. Finally, she stopped and turned around, hands on her hips.
Tali: Alright, spill it. Who are you?!
The mascot froze. After a long, awkward pause, it slowly removed its oversized headpiece to reveal Blake Faust’s face.
Tali: You’ve got to be kidding me!
Blake Faust: Java Coffington! Geist Corporation super secret field operative!
Tali: A coffee costume?
Blake Faust: People trust coffee...and I enjoy it.
Despite herself, Tali burst out laughing, the tension that had been building finally breaking. Faust’s serious expression softened into a faint smile.
Blake Faust: I know who you are. Ultrawoman Talius.
Tali’s laughter faded, replaced by a wary look.
Tali: How?
Blake Faust: We’ve been monitoring kaiju activity for weeks. I have ways to see things most people don't. We’ve seen what you can do. Don’t worry—your secret’s safe with me. That's why I'm sharing my secret identity with you, so fair is fair.
Tali: The coffee mascot is your secret identity? You announce to the world you're a Kamen Rider, but THIS is your secret identity?
Blake Faust: Fun right?
Tali: Wow. Well thanks for telling me. I'm feeling overwhelmed.
Blake Faust: You’re not alone in this fight.
The streets of Metro City lay eerily quiet under the cover of night. Streetlights flickered weakly, and distant sirens echoed from the earlier chaos. The EDF Jeep rolled to a halt on a debris-strewn street near the financial district. Trevor, Tack, and Tali stepped out, their footsteps crunching against broken glass and concrete.
Trevor scanned the area, gripping his scanner tightly.
Trevor: Energy readings are through the roof! It’s here!
Tack glanced nervously around, his hands twitching.
Tack: Can it maybe not be here? I liked it better when it wasn’t here!
Tali adjusted her jacket, keeping her wristband hidden as it pulsed faintly beneath the sleeve. She felt the creature’s presence before she heard it, an unnatural vibration in the air that set her nerves on edge.
Tali: It’s close.
A guttural growl rumbled from the shadows, followed by the heavy, deliberate thud of clawed feet. The creature emerged into the pale glow of the streetlights. It had grown more monstrous since the last encounter. Its limbs were elongated, its claws sharper and dripping with molten energy. Red veins pulsed across its muscular frame, and jagged spikes jutted from its back.
The EDF team instinctively backed away, their faces pale as the creature snarled and locked its glowing red eyes onto them.
Tack: Yep, definitely worse. Let me just hide behind you Trevor.
Trevor: It can quite clearly see you behind me!
Tack: What do you mean by that?!
Trevor pulled out his handheld gadget, the screen lighting up with frantic warnings.
Trevor: It’s evolving?! Every time they damage it, it gets stronger. The military bombardment, Talius, and Kamen Rider Faust. They all seemed to feed it energy!
The creature crouched low, its molten claws carving deep grooves into the asphalt as it prepared to pounce.
Before it could strike, the roar of a motorcycle pierced the tense air. A streak of light darted through the street, screeching to a halt in front of the team. Blake Faust dismounted, his sharp suit billowing in the faint breeze.
Blake Faust: Stay back.
Trevor: Faust, what are you—
Blake Faust: This thing is far beyond your capabilities, or the weapons I facilitated for the military. If Ultrawoman Talius is around, I hope she realizes we need to finish this thing off here and now.
With a press of the glowing core, the belt emitted a low hum that grew into a powerful surge of energy.
Blake Faust: Henshin!
A burst of green light engulfed him as his body transformed. When the light faded, he stood as Kamen Rider Faust, his sleek black-and-neon green armor glowing faintly in the darkened street.
The creature roared, leaping at him with terrifying speed. Faust didn’t flinch. He ducked under the first swipe of its claws and countered with an uppercut. The impact sent the creature staggering backward, its molten veins flaring brighter.
Kamen Rider Faust: You shrunk down to hide from your target. Let's force a rapid growth spurt.
He activated his belt, summoning spectral chains that shot out and wrapped around the creature’s limbs. The chains glowed with a ghostly light as they tightened, pulling the creature towards him. It thrashed violently, molten energy sizzling as it clashed against the restraints. Faust jumped up into the air and pulled himself towards the creature with the chains.
Kamen Rider Faust: Faustian KICK!
Faust blasted the creature with the kick and sent it flying, but it refused to quit.
As Faust battled the creature, Tali glanced around, searching for cover. The pulsing glow of her wristband grew stronger, signaling her transformation was ready. She spotted the remains of a toppled truck and darted behind it, crouching low.
She pressed the button on her wristband, and a burst of light enveloped her, concealing her transformation from view. In seconds, she emerged as Ultrawoman Talius.
The creature roared again, its molten veins glowing so brightly they illuminated the surrounding streets. With a sudden burst of energy, it shattered Faust’s chains and leapt back, snarling as it swelled with unstable power.
Trevor: It’s mutating! It's about to grow again!
Kamen Rider Faust: Perfect.
The creature’s body expanded rapidly, its limbs growing thicker and longer. Spikes erupted along its spine as it roared, its voice now echoing like thunder. It grew until it towered over the surrounding buildings, its molten veins pulsing like rivers of lava.
Tack: Great. Now it’s huge. Because that’s what this night was missing. We're going to get stomped!
Kamen Rider Faust stared up at the kaiju, unfazed. He summoned his spectral chains again, but the creature swatted them away with a single swing of its massive claw.
Kamen Rider Faust: Worth a shot, but it’s too big for me now. Cue Ultrawoman Talius!
Trevor: We can’t just call her. She shows up when she shows up.
Kamen Rider Faust: She’s already here.
Trevor: Oh! Can we just call her?
Tack: We never tried!
Trevor: That's a good point.
Talius stepped out of the darkness, her massive form illuminated by the flickering lights of the city. She planted her feet firmly, her silver-and-blue armor gleaming as she faced the towering kaiju.
Ultrawoman Talius: *unintelligible* It’s my turn now.
The kaiju roared, slamming its claws into the ground and sending shockwaves rippling through the streets. Talius charged forward, meeting the creature head-on. She ducked under a swipe of its claws and delivered a powerful punch to its chest, the impact sending molten sparks flying.
The kaiju retaliated, swinging its now protruding massive spiked tail in a wide arc. Talius raised her shields, absorbing the blow, though the force pushed her back several steps. She countered with a quick energy blast from her forearm cannon, striking the kaiju in the shoulder.
The kaiju staggered but quickly recovered, its molten veins flaring brighter as it unleashed a devastating energy beam from its mouth. Talius rolled to the side, narrowly avoiding the blast as it carved a trench through the street. Talius looked down to see the crystal on her chest blinking red.
Ultrawoman Talius: *unintelligible* Enough of this.
She raised her arm, energy swirling around her forearm cannon as she charged her ultimate attack. The kaiju roared and lunged at her, but she stood her ground.
Ultrawoman Talius: *unintelligible* Stay down!
The blast struck the kaiju square in the chest, engulfing it in brilliant light. The creature let out a deafening screech as its molten veins shattered, its body disintegrating into ash.
As the dust settled, Talius quietly slipped away, shrinking back into her human form behind the cover of the fallen truck. She rejoined Trevor and Tack as though she had simply been in hiding the entire time.
Faust deactivated his transformation, his armor dissolving in a swirl of light. He approached the team, his expression calm but serious.
Blake Faust: Not bad...not bad at all.
Blake winked and smiled at Tali. Tali nodded silently, her exhaustion evident. Trevor and Tack went to go investigate the explosion site, while Tali hung back with Blake.
Tali: Thanks for the assist...coffee guy.
Blake Faust: You didn't need me...well not that much anyways. You're the hero of Metro City, and it's in safe hands. If you ever need me, you know where to find me.
Tali: I mean, what's the hurry? We could have dinner or something, ya know?
Blake Faust: Thanks but-
Blake held up his hand, showing his ring finger.
Blake Faust: Happily married.
Tali: Oh...oh right. Hehe...forget I asked! *sigh*
Tali blushed, while Faust smiled as he walked back to his motorcycle.
Above them, the night sky flickered ominously, a faint signal pulsing in the distance—a harbinger of greater threats to come.
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