Power Rangers Decade - Chapter 4

[drunkenpandaren]

It was a world of war, of Rider vs Rider. Where can we find the peace we need?

This girl from another world, her eyes so full of life as she dances before me in an majestic strike art. What does she see through them?

Power Rangers Decade will now begin.


Ride 04


The first attack threw Vivio and Hikari to the ground as a Drimogimon stormed into view, followed by several other burly looking digimon. “Ow,” grunted Vivio as she looked up at them and scrambled to her feet. “Monsters?”

“Digimon. But they’re usually not near this part of the arenas,” said Hikari, getting up as she regarded them wearily. The red glow in their eyes was definitely a telling sign that they weren’t here for a party. “Duck!”

More missiles impacted as the pair threw themselves to the sides. Vivio hit the ground rolling and tabbed her belt. “V-Lancer!”

Swinging it around, she attached her gun hilt to the end and cocked the weapon. “Fire!”

“Strike Hazard,” proclaimed Hikari’s belt as she slotted in a card into her bow, drawing it back as she fired arrows into the crowd.

More digimon began to tromp into view, several of them firing recklessly and even hitting their companions. One of them blew Hikari off her feet and she landed at Vivio’s feet.

“This is so not good,” said Vivio as she blocked a shot from a Leomon which she thrust her V-Lancer through, glowing white. It exploded into data and HIkari froze at the action. “What?”

“You… just killed him,” said Hikari shakily for a moment before shaking her head. “If we have to… then…”

“… sorry, Hikari.” Said Vivio as she turned towards the advancing enemies, the egg floating away. But if it means saving you… I’ll become a destroyer!

“Activating Time Burst!”


“They’re killing their opponents,” said the shadowed figure as he stepped forward. “Oikawa sir?”

“Let them. In time we’ll have the data we need for our plans,” said the lanky man with a pale complexion. “Mummymon, Arachnimon, go and greet the destroyer and her friend.”

“Are you certain this is the destroyer sir?” inquird Mummymon curiously.

“No doubt about it. Beware the White Ranger, for she holds in her the blood of destroyer kings.” Oikawa gestured and the pair vanished from sight.

Soon, I’ll have what I want.


Vivio’s arms burned and sweat poured down her forehead as she fought endlessly. The digimon kept coming and weren’t slowing down, no matter how many killing blows she landed. Hikari had gotten up, and had summoned her partner with a card. Together, she and the Angel-like digimon landed a twin pair of explosive arrows that took out a swathe of opponents. “I’m beginning to think this is going to end badly,” said Vivio.

“We’re surrounded so all we can do is fight,” replied Hikari. “And no one’s responding to our call.”

Without warning, a orange blur slammed into an advancing SkullMeramon and blew him into data as a orange rider with a dinosaur theme stood there. “Hikari, are you okay?” asked Kamen Rider War Greymon.

“Niichan! You can’t be here, the rules…!” protested Hikari as another form leaped into view and cut down a few opponents with missiles.

“Yamato and I have never been good at rules,” said Taichi, hefting the Dramon Destroyers on his arms as Kamen Rider MetalGarurumon nodded at him, the wolf-themed Rider grinning under his helmet. “So what if we’re penalized. Better you two survive than us being forbidden to be Riders.”

“And Takeru would kill me if I let you die,” added Yamato as he slotted in a card with “Digital Hazard” echoing from his gun. “He hasn’t asked you out yet.”

Despite herself, Hikari went completely red under her helmet. “Final Hazard,” was her answer as she created a massive arrow of light to try and finish off the rest of their opponents.


“Vivio! What happened?” inquired Chrono, hugging the girl who was all soot stained.

“Digimon attack,” replied Taichi, folding his arms. “She and Hikari were ambushed by digimon in the Digital World. Not only that, she’s got some powers I’ve never seen before.”

“Ranger powers,” said Yuuno, drawing a look from Yamato. “Yes, like the powers your sensei had.”

“Vivio said sensei was her father,” said Hikari. “What’s with that?”

“It’s a long story,” said Carter. “Let’s get going before—“

“Taichi Yagami, Yamato Ishida,” said a stern looking man, flanked by several members dressed in uniform. “You two are under arrest for violating the Rider Rules.’

“Wait it’s a misunderstanding, they came to help us,” protested Hikari. “They were the ones who saved us from the digimon attack.”

“That’ll be decided against the court,” said the shallow-faced man. “Biggs, Wedge, cuff them.”

“Don’t worry,” said Taichi as he held his hands out, and found them pulled behind himself. Clearly the officer on duty wasn’t stupid. “We’ll get this straightened out.”

“Stay safe,” added Yamato as he too was cuffed and his belt taken. “And tell Takeru not to worry. We’ll be home soon.”

Yuuno looked at the shallow-faced man who gave him a dark look before he left. “Who was that guy?” he inquired.

“Captain Oikawa, of the Rider Knights,” said Hikari as her brother and best friend were lead away. “He was the winner of his generation’s Rider Battle.”

Unseen to the group, Oikawa allowed himself a confident smirk. All according to plan…


“This is my place,” said Hikari, leading Vivio into the small apartment, followed by the three men. “It’s not much, but mom’s out at the moment so you can rest here.”

“Well it’s not much but its home for now,” said Yuuno with a sigh as he sat down, Sacred Heart plopping atop his face in his wont.

“It’s a nice home,” said Chrono, defusing the annoyed expression Hikari had. “Sorry, ferret-boy doesn’t have the social graces to appreciate size.”

“Hey,” grumbled Yuuno as Carter sat down.

“So now what,” said Carter. “What are they going to do with Taichi and Yamato?”

“Put on trial mostly,” said Hikari. “If it gets bad, we might have a Rider War to determine the result.”

“Rider War?” inquired Vivio. “What’s that?’

“A Rider War is the ultimate in law enforcement, or so they claim. Twelve Riders go into the Digital World and fight to the last man. The last man standing gets to pass judgment.” Said Hikari, amidst shocked expressions. “I know, it’s barbaric, and knowing that, I’m going to have to enter as well.”

“That’s terrible,” murmured Vivio. “I have to help.”

“They won’t accept that,” said Hikari. “You’re a Ranger and even if your powers allow passage into the Digital World, there’s no way we can’t do it without a Rider.”

“What about any of your brother’s friends?” inquired Chrono. “Can’t they help?”

“No, they’re still under the restriction as well,” said Hikari. “Darnit… if only we could get a Rider over the age bracket, then we’d stand a chance.”

“Riders are very special, aren’t they?” inquired Yuuno. “I know they exist beside Rangers but…”

“It’s because they’re so rare, that they’re precious,” sighed Hikari. “If only we could get a Rider that would be over 16… then they could enter the higher up battles.”

“There… is one Rider,” said a voice from the door as they turned around. “Jyou Kido, Kamen Rider Zudomon.”

“Zudomon,” murmured Hikari as Chrono asked who he was. “Zudomon was a good friend, well, is a good friend of my brother. He’s about two years older than the rest of them, but he never took the Rider Certification, preferring to become a doctor instead of a Rider.”

“And he’s well within the age bracket,” said Takeru. “I heard from dad that Oniisan was arrested. Right now Jyou’s our only shot.”

“I guess that settles it,” said Chrono with a nod. “With the four of us using Ranger powers, we’re not eligible even though we’re over the age bracket.”

“Yeah. The real challenge however is persuading him.” Said Takeru.


“No.” said Jyou, rolling across the room and picking up a medical textbook.

“Jyou be reasonable,” said Hikari as she, Takeru and Vivio stood there, the others hanging behind the door. “Oniichan has been arrested and you KNOW they’re going to Rider War. And knowing the process, we’ll be having every Rider that has a grudge against them and eligible for the bracket after a guilty sentence.”

“She has a point,” said Vivio. “Why can’t you just help us?”

“Because I never got my Rider Certificate,” replied Jyou calmly. “I’ve hung up the Zudo Deck long ago.”

“Is that why it’s on your desk?” interjected Takeru, drawing looks at the Hazard Deck on his table. “Jyou. You’re Yamato and Taichi’s only hope. No one else is available and we need to stack this in our favor. Please.”

Jyou sighed. “Look I really want to help, but there’s no way I can take the certificate in time.”

“That’s where I come in.” said Koushiro who stood at the door, a smirk on his face. “Hey Jyou, been a while.”

“Kou.” Jyou sighed, rubbing his forehead. “So they got you too huh?”

“Taichi and Yamato are in trouble. We might be separated now but its up to us as Riders to do the things sensei taught us to do,” said Kou. “I’ve hacked into the system, and set up a paper trail. You’ve got your certificate. All you need to do now is sign.”

Jyou looked at the electronic pad and at the others. “… fine. But you guys owe me big. I’ve got a test tomorrow.”

And he picked up the pen and signed, sealing it as a voice proclaimed, “Hazard Deck Authorized.” From his Hazard Deck.


The buzzer sounded and Riders leaped into the digital world. Most of them were nameless Riders out to make a name of themselves, others were big name members.

The first one to fall was Kamen Rider Aqua as without warning, the sound of “Final Hazard” was heard and he was taken out with a single kick, knocked clean out of bounds. A big X appeared on his image as the Rider was dragged off the field by medics.

“That was quick,” said Carter, noting the straight flight into the finishing move. “First strike within five minutes.”

“It’ll go like that, weeding out the weaker Riders until we manage to narrow it down to Jyou and the seed,” replied Koushiro, biting his thumb a little as he watched Kamen Rider Zudomon sneak around.

“This is bad though,” said Hikari as another fell. “Jyou hasn’t been an active Rider for a while. Who knows what could happen to him.”

“Better than the alternative. Lately I’ve been hearing a disturbing rumor that lately people have been disappearing,” said Takeru. “I haven’t gotten any proof other than a few random snippets I heard in the changing room.”

“You think the arrest is related?” inquired Hikari. “Why?”

“Kamen Rider War Greymon and Metal Garurumon are two of the most decorated Riders of our generation,” replied Takeru. “Think about it. If they’re committed to serve, they’ll have to follow orders.”

“I get it,” said Yuuno. “Whoever can put pressure on those two, will control the next generation of Rider Wars.”

“And not only that, create problems in the long run with the way a Rider War is performed.” Surmised Carter. “This is not looking good.”

Vivio nodded as she turned back to the screen – and a flicker of movement in there caught her eye. “What’s that?”


Zudomon leaned against the wall, catching his breath when suddenly, the world rippled around him. For a moment it seemed like reality was turning inside out when suddenly, a girl stepped through it, amidst the exclamations of the crowd. “I finally made it,” said Einhart.

“Are you… a Rider?” inquired Zudomon breathlessly.

Einhart looked at him and nodded. “For the most part.”

“An unauthorized Rider in an official Rider War,” said a woman who stepped forward, accompanied by a lanky looking man. “My my, I didn’t think something like this would happen.”

“Tch,” groaned Zudomon. “Arukenimon and Mummymon I presume?”

“Oh you know of us,” said the pair, their forms shimmering to reveal armor; one red and spider-webbed with spires like arms jutting from her back. The other with wrapped bandages and a large rifle making up his armor. “I didn’t think you kept up with the times Zudomon.”

“What’s going on here,” said Einhart softly.

“We’re trying to win,” said Zudomon in reply, figuring since the other Rider hadn’t tried to kill him yet they were allies. “Otherwise Taichi and the others might be convicted.”

Einhart nodded as she held up a mirror and Arukenimon stepped back. “That Mirror!”

“Henshin,” proclaimed Einhart as she captured her image in it and a belt materialized.

[Kamen Ride,] proclaimed her belt as she slotted it in and the mirror flipped around to reveal SPD written on the front. In a blast of three silhouettes slamming together, a black Rider with a golden crown formed. “[Saint King!]

Drawing her sword, she drew her fingers across the blade with a loud shing noise as she crouched, drawing her weapon back and taking a pose. Somewhere Momotaros realized he was being ripped off.

“Ore sanjou!”

The expected taunt had the desired effect as the pair of monstrous looking riders charged forward with a howl.


“A black Rider now.” Said Oikawa as he stepped forward, picking up the deck at his side. To the sides, an exhausted looking Taichi and Yamato were slumped against the wall, their powers drained. “I suppose I should step in now, seeing how we need to drag out the White Ranger.”

Taichi groaned as he looked up at his friend. “Yamato… ya dead?”

“… no man, I ain’t dead,” managed Yamato. “I feel like crap though.”

“Same,” coughed Taichi. “That freak drained a lot of our powers. Damn, we should have realized something like this would happen.”

“He’s back,” agreed Yamato as he worked on their bonds, trying to free themselves. “If I can just get the cuff off.”

“Do it. We’re going to need to help the others.”


When Einhart had appeared, Vivio was in motion, running down the stairs as Sacred Heart flew to her Morpher. “This has just gone from bad to worse,” said Yuuno, flipping Riot 01 into his hands, Carter and Chrono taking up the rear.

“It always is,” replied Chrono. “Let’s go!”

In a chorus of transformation phrases, the four charged headlong into the shimmering wall of energy and passed through, only to be met by several dozen digimon with glowing eyes. “Welcome wagon,” said Vivio needlessly as she drew her V-Lancer.

“Final Hazard,” rang out two voices as an arrow slammed into the crowd, followed by a giant beam of energy. “Don’t forget about us,” said Angewomon as she and Angemon grinned.

“Vivio get going. I know you recognized that woman,” said Takeru. “We’ll cover you.”

“Right. C’mon Yuuno.”


“Attack Hazard,” boomed Zudomon’s hammer as he hurled it at the pair, the two Riders dodging to either side as Saint King charged in as she captured Mummymon in the mirror in the hilt of her weapon.

“Attack Hazard,” proclaimed a card as Mummymon lifted his weapon and fired, echoed by Einhart’s belt stating [Attack Ride: Obelisk!]. Twin blasts of energy crashed together as Arachnimon dodged to the side on the return trip of Zudomon’s hammer.

“We’re evenly matched,” said Arachnimon as she sneered at the pair. “The girl can only copy attacks and Zudomon’s out of shape.”

“Not for long,” replied Zudomon, catching his hammer and slotting in a card. “Strike Hazard.”

“You’re not bad,” remarked Mummymon as he lashed out bandages, successfully capturing Saint King’s arm in the mess of them. “But I’m better.”

“Not really,” replied Saint King as she spun the mirror in the belt again. “This just leaves you wide open.”

[Final Attack Ride: Saint King!]

Reflective mirrors spun and penned in Mummymon as she dashed into one and vanished. Without warning, attacks hammered down on him from all sides as Saint King flew out of a mirror high above in a perfectly executed Rider Kick, smashing into Mummymon with considerable force.

With a cry, Mummymon was blasted backwards in a fountain of erupting energy and exploded, his data fountaining into the air. “Mummymon!” exclaimed Arachnimon in shock. “You killed him!”

“He’ll be okay, once he regenerates,” remarked Saint King as she drew her fingers across the blade and shouldered it. “Besides, isn’t that the point of the Rider Battle?”

“You…!” Arachnimon trembled as her body changed, becoming more like a spider-woman than before with a bulbous body and humanoid torso.

“So it was rigged,” said Zudomon as he clutched his hammer protectively.

“Einhart!” cried out Vivio, running up to the her.

“Vivio you’re safe,” said Saint King in relief. “Everyone!”

“Looks like the gang’s all here,” said Chrono. “Come to take us back home?”

“Yeah,” replied Saint King. “But first lets finish this.”

Just then, the sound of clapping interrupted the group as Oikawa stepped into view behind a pile of rubble. “How interesting that the destroyer finally arrives, and with another Rider to boot. Tell me Saint Kaiser, do you feel good about destroying this world?”

“Destroy? What do you mean?” inquired Vivio.

“You prompted the arrival of forces beyond your control,” explained Oikawa, his expression turning demented. “You and your ilk are dangerous; Rangers from another world, sent to destroy ours! I won’t have this, to build a world where no one will lose anything ever again!”

“Destroyer of Worlds, the Saint Kaiser herself, Vivio Hart!” roared Oikawa as he held up a Hazard Deck as a belt appeared. “I won’t have this. Hen… shin!”

The resulting hurricane of power knocked everyone off their feet as Oikawa rose into the air, laughing maniacally as his body underwent a transformation, armor forming at first but growing taller and taller until he towered over them, a knight in black armor with a Metal Garurumon on one arm and a War Greymon on the other.

“Oh crap,” remarked Carter. “Zord time.”

“I won’t give you the chance!” exclaimed Omegamon as he slammed his sword down, cleaving the ground. “Arise warriors!”

From the earth, black skinned digimon appeared as they locked red glares on everyone.

“Spread out,” commanded Chrono as he lifted Durandall and ice sheeted over the battlefield.”


It was chaos in the digital world as the Rider War had literally gone to war. Digimon died under the attacks as the Riders and Rangers crashed into each other. Omegamon laughed as he held up his hand. “Such power,” he sneered. “enough to make my dream come true!”

Just then, a blast of holy energy slammed into him as the two angelic Riders appeared, holding their weapons out offensively. “We won’t let you get that chance,” growled Takeru. “Give my brothers powers back!”

“They are mine!” roared Omegamon as he aimed a cannon blast which tore across the battlefield, narrowly missing the pair. “I need them, they are the key to this world’s survival!”

“It’s not worth it!” retorted Angewomon as she ducked a slash of the sword. “You’re going to just corrupt them!”

“I don’t care! To see him again… to be his friend, to tell him I’m sorry…!” Oikawa swiped again at the pair but a giant hand caught the blade. “What?”

“Sorry,” said Vivio from the cockpit of the Megazord. “But dreams don’t come true that easily.” And she delivered a massive blow to the side of Omegamon’s head. “I don’t care if I’m this destroyer of worlds, or anything else. I know how it can be to nearly lose someone you care about.” A brief flicker of memory shot through her mind as she remembered the accident that nearly crippled Nanoha. “But I will fight, to save my world and yours!”

“Fool!” retorted the giant Rider as he shot a blast of energy that shoved the Megazord backwards. “How can you tell what I feel? Since I lost him… all had been for naught!”

“Then I’ll have to make you listen! Sacred Heart, arm the sword!”

Sacred Heart beeped as he interfaced with the Megazord and the blade appeared, igniting into fire. Grasping it with both hands, the Megazord lurched forward, swinging as it met with Omegamon’s sword.


“Made it!” exclaimed Taichi, exhaling sharply as he and Yamato stumbled out of the building in the middle of a firefight. “Whoa…”

Yamato shook his deck and growled. “It’s out of juice. I can’t henshin!”

“Bastard stole our powers,” said Taichi as he watched the zord battle. “What now?”

“Taichi-sempai!” called out Daisuke as he, Miyako, Iori and Ken ran up, a scowling Osamu behind them. “The Rider War, it’s going to hell out here!”

“Tell me something I don’t know,” said Taichi with a shake of his head. He looked up and frowned at Osamu. “Ichijoji.”

“Yagami,” replied Osamu icily. “Still getting into trouble I see.”

“Hey now you two, this is no time to be arguing,” said Yamato. “Osamu, you knew didn’t you?”

“Of course I knew,” said Osamu, his scowl softening a little. “A while back, Oikawa approached me with some kind of resurrection plot. I thought little of it at first, but he seemed to be talking to himself once in a while. I realized then that something malevolent was inside him.”

“And that’s why you kept weeding out Riders? To go along with this plot?” inquired Ken. “Niisan…”

“It was the only way. We had to trim the ranks a little, myself and Gennai who was helping to orchestrate the counter attack,” said Osamu. “I’m sorry for being needlessly cruel little brother.”

Ken nodded as Miyako frowned. “You didn’t have to go so hard,” she said, indicating her arm in the sling.

“Sorry, but it had to look real,” said Osamu as he pulled out a deck. “I think it’s time we got to business. There’s a lot of angry digimon, and pretty soon everything’ll break into the real world.”

“Right.” Said Daisuke. “Let’s do this people!”

“Henshin!” chorused the group as they slid their decks in.


Energy slammed against Yuuno’s barrier. It shuddered but held. “This is getting ridiculous,” he said. “They’re still coming!”

Shots rang out as the digimon exploded into pieces as Paildramon soared out of the sky, followed by Shakkoumon, Silphymon and Stingmon and one last Rider followed by Taichi and Yamato in the rear. “We’ve come to save the day!” exclaimed Paildramon confidently.

“Good cause we could use the help,” remarked Carter, the red Ranger shooting things left and right. “Who’re you?”

Osamu saluted jauntily. “Kamen Rider Alphamon, at your service.”

“Alpha and Omega, why am I not surprised?” remarked Chrono. “Alright, lets clear out these guys!”

High above, Vivio grimaced as Omegamon didn’t let up for a second. “And you think, that by killing everyone you’ll bring your friend back?”

“It’s my only wish, my one desire!” exclaimed Omegamon as he fired another blast which the Megazord deflected, sending it spiraling into the ocean. “You don’t understand!”

“No I don’t, but this isn’t the time for that! People are hurting because of what you did! People laugh, they cry, and yet in the end there is nothing else you can do them because you are just a person yourself! So you laugh and cry and live with them!” retorted Vivio.

Omegamon growled as it thrust its sword forward, cutting into the Megazord’s functions as Vivio grimaced, the zord rocking violently under her. “Don’t try to lecture me!”

“That’s just it, you won’t listen,” said Vivio as she gripped the controls and caught the cannon, pushing it to the side as it fired, the bolt screaming by the head of the giant robot. “I will have to make you listen to my words then!”

Suddenly, three separate glows of light converged upon Vivio as they slammed into her—a soft pink, an emerald green and a purple light. Sliding into her chest, she gasped as she suddenly knew what to do.

“Mode shift,” intoned Vivio as the chestplate of the megazord opened up as a cannon telescoped out of it. Energy gathered and Omegamon tried to wrestle free.

“What are you doing?” demanded Omegamon.

“If you won’t listen… I will make you listen with all my power! STARLIGHT BREAKER!”

The world turned pink and white.


The Rider War was over, and Taichi and Yamato’s powers returned to them in a flash. And there, Oikawa lay, battered and beaten as Vivio knelt by him. “I’m sorry,” he intoned. “I’m sorry… Hiroki… for what I’ve done…”

“You did what you wanted to do, and maybe that wish will be granted,” said Vivio as the others ran up to where they were sitting.

“Perhaps…” coughed Oikawa. “But there is something else… a terrible power is waking up. Tell the others, I am sorry…”

Oikawa exhaled, and in a gust of wind, vanished into energy.


Vivio sat at the park, holding Sacred Heart who was looking back at her in his bunny-like way. “Is it okay, that I feel hollow from that victory, Sacred Heart?”

“Vivio…” Einhart stepped into view as she sat down next to her. “I’m sorry.”

“For what?” Vivio asked.

“For not being able to help,” said Einhart. “We have to go. With the Rider War in chaos, all we can do is leave.”

Vivio nodded as she got up and turned to see Hikari standing there. “Hikari…”

“Here,” said Hikari, holding out a few fragments of some kind of crystal. “I found these after the battle.”

Vivio took them and looked at it. “Grid Crystals,” she said. “That makes… almost ten in all now.”

“I hope you find your way home,” said Hikari. “And Vivio? You’re not a destroyer. In fact, you saved us from a potentially bad situation.”

“It doesn’t feel like a victory,” said Vivio before Hikari hugged her and gave her a kiss. Vivio blushed. “W-what was that for?”

“The hero gets a kiss,” said Hikari simply and Einhart giggled at that.

“C’mon, the others are on the other world now,” said Einhart as she held up the Ride Mirror. “Time to go.”

Vivio nodded as she let go of Hikari. “Be good to your brother and Takeru okay?”

And with that, they were gone.