Kamen Rider Achilles

Chapters

Ride1: Your Gonna Go Far Kid
Ride 2: The Grand Illusion
Ride 3: Thunderstruck!
Ride 4:Shine on You crazy Diamond
Ride 5: Clash!!!
Ride 6: Another Brick in the Wall
Ride 7: Tik-Tok
Ride 8: Set Me On Fire
Side Story: Story Of Cypher
Ride 9: Savage Garden
Ride 10: Master of Puppets
Ride 11: Basket Case
Ride 12: Diamond Dogs
Ride 13: Helier skelter
Ride 14: Heart of Gold
Ride 15: Dragonforce
Ride 16: Almighty
Ride 17: The Man Who Sold the World
Ride 18: High Voltage
Ride 19: Paper Moon
Ride 20: Wolf in Sheep's Clothing
Ride 21: Love will come to you

Ride1: Your Gonna Go Far Kid

"Almost there," Flash said as he grabbed onto the branch of the tree. This was not the way the teenage boy wanted to spend his free period but what was he to do. There was someone that needed help and Flash was raised to assist if he can. Even if helping someone meant climbing up a tree like a monkey. Fortunately his goal was just within his grasp. A turquoise backpack covered in stickers was mere inches from his fingertips. With one last stretch Flash was able to get the bag loose and have it fall right into his grasp. "Oh yeah."

Flash has the bag and was really proud of himself but the victory was short lived. A cracking sound filled the air and unfortunately Flash knew what was coming next. After a second the branch the teen was standing on snapped and forced him to the ground. After falling from that height Flash landed on his back with the bag landing right on top of him.

"Oh man you actually got it Flash. Thanks a ton," Scootaloo said as she ran up to Flash and picked up her bag. Applebloom and Sweetie belle weren't too far behind their friend.

"Ah still can't understand how ya got ya book bag up there," Applebloom said.

"It's ok, don't mind me girls. I'll just say here on the ground, in pain, possibly with some broken bones," Flash said as he slowly got up. There were a few audible pops that filled the air as his body recovered from the fall. Thankfully he didn't break any bones and was for the most part alright.

"Oh sorry Flash. I really appreciate you helping," Scootaloo said. She was trying to show Flash as much gratitude as she could to make up for him falling from the tree.

"It's fine. Helping people is what I do," Flash said as he dusted himself off. "Not to mention I still have half an hour to study before class starts."

"We can always count on you Flash," Sweetie Belle said as Flash made his way back to the school.

Rewind

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The Library was filled with students doing research or just hanging out. Flash was doing the former as he was taking notes from a history textbook. All the while Flash had his headphones plugged into an old cassette player. As he was immersed in his music he wasn't aware of what was about to snap him back to the world. Out of nowhere the music stopped. "Hey!" Flash yelled out.

"Wow Flash, I never took you as someone that like this old stuff," Rainbow dash said. She examined the Tape player as the rest of her friends joined her. "Why would you use this when you can have all the music you want on your phone?"

"What can I say, I want to live what was one of the golden ages of rock 'n roll. Not to mention this doesn't request an update to use," Flash said as he took back his device.

"Yeah well, will you be able to hear the new songs that just came out on that dinosaur?" Rainbow said as she pulled out her phone. "What! Forty-five minute update required!"

"And my point has been made," Flash said with a grin.

"I think it's neat. This simple tape deck was a modern marvel. And to be in such good condition means you've taken great care of it," Twilight said as she took a closer look.

"Actually, I had to have it repaired before I had could use it, but I'm glad I could impress you anyway," Flash said with a smile.

"I still think these thing are really amazing. Back in Equestria we still used records to play music," Sunset commented as she picked up one of the tapes Flash had on the table.

"Things like these magnetic strips would be a technological revolution."

"And then it would be a matter of time before everyone has a cellphone," Applejack followed.

"You wouldn't have any plans to get rich off our technology, do you Sunset?" Rarity asked.

"Of course not," Sunset laughed it off.

“Hey if you're studying the works of the Iliad I can help,” Twilight said as she took a peek at the book.

“Oh that's fine, I don't want to be a bother,” Flash said nervously.

“It would be no trouble at all” Twilight said as she tried to grab the book with her magic.

“Is something bothering you?” Sunset said as she got a bit closer to Flash. She then noticed that Flash’s face was all scratched up. “Why do you look all beaten up?”

“I was helping Scootaloo get her bag out of a tree. Its no biggy,” Flash answered.

“Flash, this is like the third time this week you did something like this,” Applejack said

“No its not,” Flash replied.

“Monday you help Bulk with his weight lifting and got a sore back. Then tuesday you helped a guy on the side road and that made you late for class. And then just today where you helped scootaloo and fell out of a tree,” Pinkie Pie recapped.

“So I like to help people,” Flash said as he leaned back in his chair.

“Yeah but sometimes your a bit too helpful and I'm afraid it may hurt you,” Sunset said as she took his hands. “You don’t need to carry the weight of the world on your shoulders.”

“I- I can’t help it Sunset. Whenever I see someone in need I have to help them,” Flash said in a somber tone.

“Yeah and that's great, but you’ll burn yourself out sooner or later,” Twilight said. Flash looked around to see that all the girls shared the same concern.

Flash let out a chuckle and smiled back at everyone. “Ok. I’ll take it easy. Now if you don't mind I have a history test to study for.”

“Great, now just sit back and let me tell you about one of the greatest epics of ancient Greece,” Twilight said.

Flash was about to get ready for his study session with the smartest girl in the school but was interrupted by the sound of students screaming. “Look out, the papers are attacking!” One of the students yelled. The young man’s face was covered with sheets of paper that he couldn't get off.

“When I said this test will be killer, I didn't mean literally,” another student followed with papers attaching themselves to her leg.

“Looks like we have another surprise magic attack,” Fluttershy pointed out.

“I know this long peace wouldn’t last,” Rarity said as the girls all made there way out of the library. Applejack was carrying Rainbow out since she was too preoccupied in a vain attempt to make the update go faster.

“Hold on, let me help out,” Flash said as he got up from his seat.

“Flash, remember what I just said,” Sunset said. “Not to mention magic stuff is too dangerous.”

“I get it,” Flash said as he sat back down. With one last nod Sunset left the library to join her friends. Flash opened this book again to where he had left off. “I’ll just sit on the sideline, like always.

School went on just as it always did. Tests, lectures, it was just another average day for Flash. When he got home things were pretty normal there. "Hello!?" He said as he opened the door. He was greeted with an empty house. With no one around, Flash entered the house. He threw his bag on the couch ,entered the kitchen, and raided the fridge for a soda. As he twisted off the cap he phone went off and saw that it was his mom. He picked up call and brought the speaker to his ear.

"Hi sweetie," the voice of an older woman said on the other line. "I'm sorry but the case I'm working is go to be an all nighter."

"What about Slugger, do you need me to pick him up?" Flash asked.

"No, he's going to a sleepover with his friend so it's just you tonight," Flash's Mother said. "I made you dinner so all you have to do put it in the microwave."

"Thanks," Flash said as he looked in the fridge to see a plated meal in plastic wrap.

"Make sure to get to bed, I love you," Flash's Mother said before hanging up.

Flash let out a sigh as he leaned on the counter. He then took a sip if his soda before logging into My Stable. Sure enough there were student all posting about the sheets of paper that came alive. Not the most dangerous of threats to attack but there were a lot of paper cut to be found. There were some funny comments that made him smile a bit but overall he couldn't but feel useless. The same feeling of uselessness he always felt whenever magic from the other world would show up.

The Girls were very capable of handling any threat with their own magical powers. Flash just felt so useless whenever magic went out of control. When Sunset turned into a demon he was turned into a mindless zombie. Something similar happened when the Sirens tried to take over. And every time after that he has just been sitting back and watch Sunset and the others take care of everything. He didn’t want to useless, he wanted to protect everyone.

Especially Twilight

“No, I shouldn't think that. She’s not my twilight,” Flash said to himself as he scrolled down from the picture of the girl’s victory. Flash for a while now has accepted the fact the the Twilight Sparkle he was playing around with in the library wasn't the one he fell in love with. The one he did fall in love with was a princess from another world. The same world where the magic that caused the papers to come to life and teenage girls to go mad with power came from. Flash knew for a long time that even if he had a relationship with the princess it was not something that would work out. They lived in two different world and it would be unfair to the princess to pull her away from her life for his sake.

But at the same time he wasn't replacing her with her counterpart. The feeling he held for this world’s Twilight was different. She was smart, beautiful, and charming in her own way. In some respects Flash felt a stronger attraction to this twilight then the princess.

Unfortunately whatever feelings Flash had for her, this Twilight will never return. She even had her own boyfriend and Flash wouldn't want to get in the way of her happiness. But something deep inside his heart couldn't let go of the feelings he held. It was like something inside was telling him the This Twilight was the one. But all flash could do was try and bury his feelings and treasure the friendship he had formed with her.

Two towns over something very strange was happening. “AHHHHHHHHHHHH!” a man screamed in a back alley. Sparks were coming off his body as it began to transform into a beast. Some kind of shell was beginning to form all around his body but it soon fell apart. The man let out a sigh of relief as he collapsed on the ground.

“Darn, another failure,” Another creature said as he emerged from the shadows. The creator's whole body was white with black accents. His body had armor plates all over with a large horse head coming off his chest and folded wings on his back. He had a large horseshoe on his face between two blue eyes. On top of his head was a long mane of white hair in a Mohawk style the only thing that seemed to stand out on his white body was a dark gray metallic belt around the waist.

“Please, don't hurt me,” The man said, pleading for mercy.

“I just said your a failure. I have no use for you so get out of here before I dispose of personality,” The monster said. The man was grateful for this and he gave his thanks before he ran away. Once the man was gone the monster pulled out a cell phone and started to call someone. “It’s Cypher,” He said into the phone.

“Yes it was another Failed experiment...I understand…Indeed, I have experiment 18-B with me… alright I’ll relocate to Canterlot immediately,” The monster called Cypher said before hanging up the phone. Cypher then held up a very mysterious looking card. One side of the had a very elegant design while the other side had the picture of a half force half dragon like creature with two horns. Below the image were a strange set of runes. After examining it for a moment Cypher spread his wings and flew into the sky.

At the same time as Cypher’s departure, Flash was in bed asleep. It was a quarter past two and everything was as quiet as always. That is until a stranger dark blue ball of light flew in through the window. The ball floated around the room filled with posters of rock bands and sci-fi movies before making its way onto Flash’s deck. After a moment of the ball of light found the old cassette player as well as a tape before absorbing into them.

The device glowed brightly before it transformed completely. The tape player was now only had two buttons instead of four and the door the tapes would go into is now a thin slot. Its colors also changed from a basic black to a brilliant gold and blue color scheme. There was also two silver protrusions coming off the sides. The tape has also changed. What was once the greatest hits of the band Iron Flyer was now a thick card with grooves and the same gold and blue colors in a circuit pattern. This whole transformation when unnoticed by the teen who was sleeping like a rock.

The clock struck seven as it sounded its alarm. Flash raised his hand to hit the snooze button and went back to sleep. After a few minutes the alarm went off again and flash repeated the action of hitting the snooze button. However this time he saw the time and immediately sprung up and literally jumped out of bed. “Dang it, i overslept,” Flash said before completing his morning routine as fast as he could to get to school on time. He scooped up everything on his deck, not even noticing that his cassette player has been transformed.

Not even slowing down for breakfast, Flash barreled threw the front door and into his car. With no time to waist flash stepped on the gas and drove right to school. “I hope I'm not to late,” he said as he mad the turned to exit the neighborhood. His back continued to glow without Flash even noticing.

“And that’s how Applebloom was able to get Winona to eat her homework,” Sweetie Bell said, finishing her story. She was walking to school with her older sister and Sunset Shimmer.

“Well as fascinating as that story was i think that would have been time better spent actually doing homework,” Rarity said. “Oh Sunset, do you have the notes from science class?”

“Oh yeah I can give them to you once we get there,” Sunset answered. The three continued to make there way through the town before a loud crash filled the air. Looking ahead they saw that there was a car crash. Wondering what was wrong the three ran over to the intersection.

What they saw surprised all of then. Instead of a car crashing into another car, the car hit something unexpected. It was Cypher, whose foot was currently crushing the hood of the car. The man driving the car poked his head out of the window nervously to see the monster mere feet away. “I am terribly sorry, it looks like I accidentally ramed my car into your foot,” the man said trying to get on the monster’s good side. Cypher responded to this by grabbing the car’s bumper and flipping it upside down.

The white monster held up the card before looking around. “I know there is a compatible subject here somewhere,” he said before noticing the three girls running up to the accident. On the corner of his eye he noticed the runes on the card began to glow. “Looks like I found them.”

“How, did not expect to see something like that,” Sunset said. She has never seen any like the monster before. Not even in all the books she read back in equestria.

“Sweetie Belle, stand back,” Rarity said. The little sister did as she was instructed and went back a few steps.

The monster spread his wings and launched himself towards the girls. Acting quickly, Rarity grabbed onto her necklace and a magical aura covered her other hand. As fast as she could think of it a wall made out of hexagon shaped crystals appeared to block Cypher’s attack. “Ha bet you didn't see that coming,” Rarity said with pride. Cypher didn't pay the two girls any mind as he flapped his wings to fly over the wall. In the blink of an eye, Cypher was now behind the girls and in front of Sweetie Belle. “Gets away from my sister!” Rarity demanded.

Again Cypher paid her no mind as he pulled out the card. Sweetie Belle was so paralyzed by fear that it was easy for the monster to place that card on her forehead. Soon after the card began to glow before turning into a green aura and floating away from the little girl. The aura began to take the shape into something more solid. All Sunset and Rarity could do at this point was watch.

The body standing before Sweetie Belle looked like the same kind of monster as the one that placed the card on her head. It looked to be a green chinese dragon wearing a robe with floral prints. In one of its clawed hands was a thin double edged sword. It has a large mane of red hair with two horns coming off the top. It wore a white mask over its face with red lines on it that resembled a cross between a horse and a dragon. “So this is what it’s like to be flesh,” the monster said he felt his masked face with his claw.

“Indeed Kirinos,” Cypher said as he greeted the new monster into life. “Take pride for you are the first of many successful Magi-Beast to be born.”

“And i am eternally grateful for that,” Kirinos said as he gripped his sword with two hands.

“God to hear, now take care of these nats,” Cypher said as he pointed to the Sunset and Rarity.

“With Pleasure,” Kirinos said as he lunged forward. He swung his sword in a large arc but Rarity created a shield to block it. The interruption of the attack didn’t stop him as he repeated the swing several times.

“Sunset, how dangerous do you think the creature is?” Rarity asked.

“It looks like a Kirin Rarity. Unfortunately that’s the only thing it has in common with the ones in Equestria. This thing is an absolute monster,” Sunset said. Kirinos soon got so frustrated that he stopped swinging his sword and the mouth on his mask opened. The monster them began to spit fire onto the girls shield.

Meanwhile Flash had just turned the corner. As did he was greeted by a large car pile up caused by the winged monster only a few moments ago. He turned the corner so fast that he want able to react to the car in front of him and unfortunately rear ended it. “What the?!” Flash yelled as he grabbed his bag and got out to look at the damage. As he got out he saw the commotion going on a block away. As he got closer he saw the dragon like monster breathing fire on the crystal shield.

Stepping back Flash pulled out his phone and pulled up Rainbow Dash’s number. As fast as he could he texted her “SOS” as well as sending his current location. With the message sent all Flash can do is wait for help but as he watches the flames fly he could see cracks begin to form on the shield.

Flash didn’t know how long the shield will hold out or how long it will take the girls to get here. He was the only one there and if he wanted Rarity and Sunset to get out of this unharmed he was going to have to do something to buy some time. Looking around the teen saw some rocks on the ground. He had a plan but it was going to be the most dangerous thing he has done in his life. As he picked up the rock the teen couldn't help thinking back to what sunset said the yesterday.

“Your a bit too helpful and I'm afraid it may hurt you,” Flash repeated in his mind.

“I'm sorry Sunset but I can’t just sit on the sidelines anymore. If you girls take on all the danger on your own, then what will happen when you need help?” Flash said as he turned his attention to the monster. After another pause Flash prepared himself and threw the rock. “Hey rancid breath, pick on someone your on size!” he yelled, getting the monster’s attention.

“Flash, gets out of here!” Sunset yells.

“Such dishonor!” Kirinos yelled as he breathed fire onto the sword. He then swung the sword and send a wave of flames towards Flash. Flash ducked out of the way and started to run away. The monster gave chase after Flash leaving Sunset and Rarity alone.

“What is Flash thinking?” Sunset asked as Rarity lowered the shield.

“I’m sure he has a plan, he can't be that reckless,” Rarity said.

“We need to follow him,” Sunset said as she got ready to chase after them.

“Girls look,” Sweetie Belle's voice interrupted and caused the two girls to turn around. They saw that a few people were trapped in there cars due to the destruction the two monsters caused. “We need to help them.”

Sunset let out a sigh. Flash was in real danger but so were the civilians. Sunset had to make a judgment call and she decided that the people needed her help more. Flash was pretty athletic and there was a good chance he could get to safety before the monster got to him..

While Sunset ran to help out Rarity, Flash was running for his life. Thanks to his surprise attack the teen had a decent head start but the monster was starting to catch up. Flash soon got to his car and slid across the hood. He was hoping that the bulky robes would slow the monster down when he got to the car. Unfortunately Kirinos had no problem with the car when he performed a flaming slash and cut the vehicle in half. “Dang it!” Flash yelled as he sprinted as fast as he could down an alleyway.

Flash ran through the winding pathway of the back alleys in an attempt to lose the monster. Unfortunately the path he took lead him to a chain link fence. Hearing the monster approaching Flash saw no other choice but to climb it. Unfortunately as soon as he got off the ground a blazing slash flew through the top part of the fence and caused Flash to fall to the ground. “Now I’ll show you not to take a Magi-beast so lightly,” Kirinos said as he slowly approached.

The teen was backed into a corner. This was where his life will end and at the hands of a strange horse/dragon monster. Flash wanted to put up a fight but what good would it do. This guy was able to pin down Rarity and Sunset and they had magical powers. Things were looking bleak for Flash.

But not hopeless.

As if to respond to Flash’s fear, a yellow light started emitting from his backpack. Wanting to know what this light was, Flash put his hand into his bag to pull out the device that had appeared on his desk this morning. “Is this My tape player?” Flash asked to no one. He inspected the elaborate designs on it as he felt something familiar. “This is the same thing that happened at Camp Everfree. This is Equestrian magic,” Flash said.

However Flash’s discovery was short lived as he remembered the monster approaching. Panic soon returned to his mind before turning back to the magical device. “Ok magic from another world. I have no clue how you work but I could really use some help right now,” He said as he held the former tape player at the monster.

“Hahaha, like a rat you cower. Looking for anything to get out of danger,” Kirinos said as he raised his sword. As if to respond to the danger, the device let out a blinding light causing the monster to stumble back. Flash had his eyes closed when it happened but all of a sudden he knew that the light was more then something to keep the monster away. It was the device telling him how to use it.

As if on instinct the teen placed the device on his waist and two straps extended outward, forming a belt.

“LEGENDS DRIVER!”

He then pulled out the thick Blue and Gold card that was once a cassette and held in in his right hand. With his other hand he pressed one of the buttons on the driver as it was called.

“LETS GO!”

The fear that Flash was feeling seemed to vanish from his face as he stared down the monster. Kirinos finally recovered and was madder than ever. “So is the rat ready to fight?” he asked.

“You bet I am,” Flash said with a fire in his eyes. Soon a spark appeared on the lower left corner of the card. In an instant the spark wrote out the word “Rider” on the card in blue letters. Flash then threw his arm to the side before inserting the card into the driver from the side. “Henshin!” He announced as if someone had told him earlier to say the word.

“OK!”

As the driver yelled out, a magical circle appeared. Within the circle were lines that started to form the silowet of a armored figure. All while this was happening, Kirinos breathed out a huge storm of fire.

“A HERO’S STORY YET TO BE TOLD! FIGHTING TO PROTECT ALL!”

“R-R-R-RIDER!”

The magic circle passed over Flash’s body and it was immersed in a bright light. As the light faded the monster’s fire hit. Flash put his arms up just as the flames hit. Soon the entire ally was filled with fire. “Looks like you met the fate all rat meet,” Kirinos said.

But when the fire died down Flash was unharmed. In fact he was better than that. When he lowered his arms he found something was different. Looking down the teen saw that his whole body was covered on armor. The body was all black with segments being broken up with dark gray lines. He had a gold chest plate with a blue diamond shape just below his neck line. His only one gold shoulder pad on his right arm as well as a matching arm guard. He had thigh armor with blue accents and boots to complete the look. His head and face were covered with a helmet with a black face plate with the rest of the helmet resembling a Greek warrior. The eyes were shaped like insect eyes and a head crest in a v shape instead of the large plume on top. Around his neck was a red muffler that flew in the wind. On his back was some kind of weapon who’s man body was a pole and a handle sticking out of the side. The only thing indicating this was the same person was the driver around his waist.

“Oh no I transformed,” Flash said as he felt the face of the helmet. The memories of what happened to the others when they transformed soon filled his mind. Sunset turning into a demon, Midnight Sparkle, Glorioso when she used the whole forest to terrorize their whole class. Flash did not want to think about the kind of destruction he was about to unleash. “Wait, I’m still me, I'm still me! It’s just armor,” Flash said with excitement. The driver just covered his body in armor but that's not all. Flash felt much stronger, faster, more agile. He could feel that now he had the power to take on the monster now.

“So you think you can match up with my power now. I welcome you to try but don't complain when I wipe the floor with you,” Kirinos declared as he charged forward. The monster swung his sword down but Flash was able to move out of the way. Kirinos followed with a horizontal slash but the teen was able to duck down. This gave him an opportunity to go on the offensive with an uppercut.

“Wow, I’m doing it!” Flash yelled as he was surprised that he was putting up a fight.

While Flash was throwing a few more punches at the monster he didn't notice that Sunset had finally caught up to him. Not only Sunset but all seven girls that made up there gang. As they turned the corner they were greeted with the mysterious fighter taking on the Kirin monster. “What on earth!” Sunset yelled as she saw the fight.

“Where did this guy come from?” Applejack followed.

“I don't know but he is really kicking butt,” Pinkie said with excitement. None of the girls knew what to make of the situation and ultimately decided to watch. The masked fighter looked like he was holding his own but they were prepared should things go south.

Kirinos started to get frustrated by the sudden increase in the human’s power. He then brethed fire at the teen. Flash responded to this by performing a slide under the fire as well as under the monster’s legs. Oncer he was behind Kirinos, Flash stood up and kicked the monster in the back. For the moment it looked like Flash had the upper hand but the monster recovered quickly and knocked Flash to the side.

“Oh no!” the girls said in unison.

“Once a rat, always a rat,” Kirinos said as he turned his attention to the girls. “And it looks like my previous targets brought some friends. It’s just like you vermin to travel in groups,” He said as he pointed to the seven with his sword.

“Get ready girls, this guy looks more dangerous than anything we have faced before,” Twilight said as the girls got ready to fight.

“You may have been able to pin me down defore. However I’m not alone any more” Rarity said.

While the girls were preparing to fight, Flash was picking himself up from the trash cans he was knocked into. As his eyes stopped spinning, he noticed that the pole that was on his back was on the ground. “Whats this?” He asked himself. He picked it up and the pole instantly deployed into a spear. He looked the spear over before looking over at the girls. “Oh no you don’t. I’m not out of the fight yet,” He said as he ran towards the monster.

Right before Kirinos could perform an attack, Flash blindsided him. He performed a slash with the head of the spear on the monsters back. “Back for more I see,” Kirinos said as he raised his sword and brought it down. This time however Flash didn’t dodge it. He blocked it with his spear and pushed the monster back.

“This fight is between you and me,” Flash said as he lunged forward with his weapon. Kirinos was really upset now and started to breath fire. Flash started to spin his spear to block against the flames which turned out to be a great defense. When the fire stopped the teen stuck the spear head into the ground and used it to hoist himself up. With the added leverage Flash was able to get above the monster and perform a kick right into the head.

“Who ever this guy is, He’s strong,” Rainbow said, awestruck with how the battle is unfolding.

“Could he have equestrian magic too?” Fluttershy asked.

“If he does, he’s seems to be controlling it very well,” Twilight pointed out.

“You can strike me all you want. My power is far stronger than whatever you muster,” Kirinos claimed proudly.

“Ya know you shouldn't underestimate people. It just makes it harder when they surprise you” Flash said as he pressed the second button on the driver.

“RIDER FEEDBACK!!!”

All of a sudden several magical circles came out of the driver and took positions all over the area. This made everyone who saw confused as to their purpose but not Flash. Just like before he knew exactly what to do as if on instinct. He jumped up high into the air before landing onto one of the circles. He then hopped to the next one and the next one. The fighter was jumping all over the place hitting all the magical circles. As he stepped on the circles, energy began to build around his right foot. Once he hit the last circle, he launched himself right at the monster. Flash got into position for a kick and flew right towards Kirinos. When the kick landed, the energy built up discharged and the monster exploded. The explosion didn't stop Flash as he landed and slid on the ground before stopping.

The back alley fell silent as Flash stood up. All the girls could do was stare at the mysterious fighter and Flash did the same. Nobody knew how to react to the situation everyone had just experienced.

“That was amazing!” Sweetie Belle's voice yelled as she came out from around the corner. She was watching the whole fight and recorded some if it on her phone.

“Sweetie Belle I told you to stay behind!”Rarity yelled as she ran over to her sister.

Rainbow Dash ran up close to the warrior with her breakneck speed. “You were so awesome. That kick you did at the end was so cool. I need to think of a move like the,” she said excitedly.

“Yeah are you a superhero?” Pinkie asked as she got just really close up.

As the two girls were talking to the fighter sunset noticed Flash’s Backpack laying by the fence. She ran over to pick the bag up to see that is was perfectly fine. “This is Flash’s back,” she thought out loud. She then turned her attention to the masked fighter.“ who are you and what happened to Flash?”

“Oh um,” The fighter said nervously. He could see Sunset was worried and she didn't seem to be too fond of this strange warrior who seem to take down that even stranger monster. He looked at the bag and thought back to the book he was studying that was inside it. Suddenly he knew exactly what to say to her. “I am Achilles,” The fighter announced with a slightly deeper voice and striking a pose.

“Achilles? Like the Greek myth?” Twilight asked.

“Well I’m not as great as that guy but it’s a name you can call me,” the masked hero calling himself Achilles said with confidence. “You need not worry about where I came from, but know the last thing I want is to hurt any of you. Your friend, Flash was it? I saw him climb over that fence and run away. I saw that monster causing trouble before confronting him. And well you saw the rest,” He explained.

“Well it was a good thing you were here,” Fluttershy said.

“Yes now if you don't mind I should be on my way. Make sure your friend gets his bag back,” Achilles said as he used is power to jump high into the air and over the fence. The girls watched as the hero jumped out of view.

“Is it me or does that fella seem a bit off?” Applejack asked.

“Yeah well he’s probably nervous. How would you feel if people asked you a bunch of questions out of nowhere?” Pinkie Pie pointed out. “It would certainly explain why he had that mask on.”

“I’m more concerned by the fact that he may be using magic to fight.

“Spike read all kinds of comics with masked heros. Maybe he was inspired by the same thing and wants to use that magic for good,” Twilight said.

“Good or not, we need to keep an eye on this guy,” Sunset said.

Once Flash knew he would not be seen he pulled out the card from the driver and returned to normal. When he finally calmed down Flash sat down leaning onto a wall and looked at the driver. “Ok you saved me back there, but that doesn't mean I trust you,” he said to the driver. “I’ve seen what magic like you can do to people. Things ay be alright now but I'm not taking a chance just to end up as some power crazy monster.”

There was nothing but silence. Flash didn’t know what he was expecting from a tape player even if it was enchanted now. He briefly thought he had already gone crazy. “I don’t want to cause more trouble for the girls.Their probably stressed out now with these crazy monsters. The last thing they need is me piling more onto their plates. So if you're willing to behave yourself we won't have any problems and both of us won't be rainbow blasted into jelly,” Flash told the driver. Agan there was nothing coming from the driver. “Oh man I’m totally losing it.”

Flash picked himself up and stored the driver in the inside pocket of his jacket. He then made his way out into the street where he could hear emergency vehicles. He knew he would have to report that his car had just been cut in half and ended up on opposite sides of the street so that would be where he would be going. He was going to have to call school to say he will be late and find Sunset to get his bag back. He could have taken it back in the ally but that would have been to suspicious.

Flash didn’t know it as he walked back to the scene of the attack but this was his first step of his journey. Though he was afraid of what this new power he had would bring, he will learn to do what others could not. He will learn that keeping his ideal of helping others and protecting those he held close will be the key to becoming a hero that can stand up against the wickedness that created these Magi-Beasts.

Author's Note

the is a new story I feel give me a lot of freedom to write. un like my last one, this has no real sores material so I can do what ever I want.

the edit for this chapter is thanks to the awesome Prince Lighting Charge

Ride 2: The Grand Illusion

The moon was in the middle of the sky as it looked over canterlot. Cypher looked up at the sky, deep in thought from one of the tallest buildings in town. After the chaos that had occurred today the town was at peace. This peace was possible with the help of the hero that had appeared out of nowhere, Kamen rider Achilles. The rider may have destroyed the first Magi Beast ever created but it was a small lost compared to the discovering the method to creating them. Though his monstrous face didn’t show it, Cypher was very pleased with how the events played out. But soon the peace will be interrupted by an unexpected guess.

“Yo yo Cypher It's been a while,” A very up beat voice said. The white armored monster turned around to see another monster. This one was orange in color with much bulkier armor. The heaviest of the armor seem to be around his legs and feet making him look like he was walking with large hooves. His head was tall with a segmented mouth plate and two tiny horns coming off the sides. The one thing this new monster had in common with Cypher was the belt he wore around his waist. The oddest thing about him was that he had a bag from a fast food restaurant in his hand.

“Terra, you being here better serve a purpose,” Cypher said, already sounding annoyed.

“Come on buddy you don't need to act all stiff all the time. Here I got a green chili burger for ya,” Terra said as he took a wrapped burger out of the bag and presented it to the winged monster. Cypher responded to this by swatting Terra’s hand way. “Not hungry? That's fine. More for me,” He said as he unwrapped the burger and brought to his mouth. Or he would if he had one in this form. “Dang it, these forms can be so inconvenient.”

Putting the burger back into the bag and reaching for his belt, he pulled a card out of the slot. As he did the orange monster’s body began to glow before fading away. In his place was a man in his early twenties with a fit body. His skin was orange and his hair was a light gray mess with his bangs covering one of his eyes. He wore a black tank top with a design of criss crossing red lines. He also had on a pair of bulky cargo pants with suspenders hanging off the sides. “There we go,” the human said as he took a seat on the ledge and bit into his burger.

“If the only reason you came here is to stuff your face while I watch, I will kick you off this roof,” Cypher said.

“Yeah, Doc sent me here to give you something,” Terra said as he finished his food and threw the wrapper back into the bag. He then reached into his pocket and pulled out a small box and threw it to Cypher. When the monster caught the box he pulled out the contents which were four cards similar to the one that created Kirnos.

“Wow, I didn't think the Doctor would finish these so soon,” Cypher said as he looked through the cards.

“Yeah once he heard that we were able to successfully make a Magi Beast he worked non-stop on making more cards,” Terra said as he unwrapped another burger.

“And I assume he wants me to gather more data on them?” Cypher asked.

“Yeah he wants info on compatible hosts and what kind of powers these things develop. Ya know, the boring stuff that doesn't involve fighting ,” Terra said as he finished his second burger in record time. He then stood up and began to walk away. Terra made it to the other side of the roof before taking one last look at his acquaintance. “Oh I almost forgot. The Doc wasn't happy when you said the Magi Beast was destroyed by a rider. He said that's the last thing we need. Doc wants him in the ground ASAP.”

“I understand,” Cypher said as Terra jumped off the roof and out of sight. The winged monster turned back around to examine the cards he was give. One card in particular caught his interest. The card had the image of a bear on it, but it looked to have been made from a piece of the night sky. “I will see to it that the rider shall never get in our way again”

“Where are they?” Flash said as he stared out the window. Even though the teenager was still trying to process yesterday's events, he still had to go to school. Everyone got out of the attack by the strange monster unharmed but Flash’s car was completely destroyed. The upside to this is that there was an open seat in someone's carpool. Flash was so use to taking his car to school that it felt odd waiting for a ride. When he turned away from the window he looked down to the card that he used yesterday. It was almost unreal what happened but there was no denying that a monster attacked the town and Flash was the one that stopped it.

Flash had decided to keep the driver with him as much as he can. He didn't know if being enchanted met that it will start doing things on it’s own but he wasn't going to take any chances. He was so deep in thought that the sound of a car horn was enough to cause him to jump out of his seat. Flash looked out to see a bright pink buggy and a very excited Pinkie Pie waving from the window. With a smile on his face the teenager rushed out the door and into the back seat. Joining Flash in the carpool was of course Pinkie who was driving. Rainbow Dash sitting next to her with a soccer ball in her lap. And lastly sunset who was sitting next to Flash in the back. “Welcome to the carpool Flash. I hope you brought your floaties,” Pinkie said with a quick laugh. “Just kidding, it's not the season to fill this thing with water and turn int into a mobel pool party.”

“And here I thought I would be able to get some laps in before class,” Flash Joked as everyone joined in a laugh. Pinkie soon pulled into the street and they were on their way to school.

It was a few minutes but Sunset was the first to break the silence. “So Flash. It’s such a drag that you car ended up getting destroyed.” She said.

“Yeah it’s at the mechanic’s now so I’m going to have to go there after school. I’m just happy I made it out of that stupid stunt alive,” Flash said.

“And you got that Kamen Rider to thank for that,” Rainbow chimed in.

“Kamen Rider?” Flash said in bewilderment.

“Yeah check it out,” Rainbow said as she pulled out her phone and scrolled through her browser. She then reached around the seat to show Flash the web page she found. It was filled with blurry pictures of shadowy figures on motorcycles and all kinds of forum threads. “Kamen Rider is supposed to mean Masked Rider or something but it’s a whole urban legend overseas. Apparently they're superheroes that fight for justice from the shadows. From all the pictures Sweetie took of that Achilles guy and posted yesterday, people think he’s a rider.”

“I can’t believe our town now has its very own superhero. I mean it had the us protecting it for way longer but we’re more like magical girls. Can magical girls be super heros cause people tend to treat them as there own thing but they basically do the same thing…” Pinkie started to ramble, taking her hands off the wheel so she can put them to her chin to thing.

“Pinkie the Road!” Rainbow yelled as she took the wheel to prevent them from crashing.

“Hero of Justice?” Flash said as he took the phone from Rainbow. He was impressed with the way the rider fought, even if he knew it was him. I like the sound of that, he thought

“Even if he's a hero of justice I can't help but feel concerned,” Sunset said.

“What do you mean?” Flash asked.

"This Achilles guy may be doing good by protecting others but how long till he goes mad with power like everyone else?" Sunset said.

"Honestly I think it's cool that someone else is helping us out in fighting all this Magic craziness," Rainbow said as Pinkie took back the wheel.

"And you never know, that winged monster may be too much for you girls to Handle," Flash said confidently. Rainbow and Pinkie showed their agreement with a nod.

"I'm just saying we can't be too careful," Sunset replied.

The rest of the car ride was relatively quiet. Nothing much was said besides the four arguing over which station to set the radio on. Of course the arguing didn't last long when they finally got to school.

"So Flash how long till your car gets out of the shop?" Pinkie asked as the four got out of the car.

"I don't know. I'm going to the mechanic after school but considering this is the first car ever to be sliced in half by a dragon monster, I don't have high hopes," Flash answered.

The four all walked together to the entrance of the school. It's was the same as any other day. Some students were trying to get to class before they were late while others were just hanging out before the bell rang. Everything was like the day before, which was refreshing since most of the time whenever there was a magic attack, the school would be damaged in some way.

There was something unusual going on at the bottom of the stairway though. Trixie was in the fruitless process of trying to pull a huge trunk up the stars. She was trying her best to get it up but she wasn't strong enough to force it up. The sight of Trixie struggling caused Rainbow to let out a chuckle. "Hey Trixie, maybe if you hit the weight room instead of staring yourself in the mirror you could get that box up!" Rainbow yelled. Trixie reacted to this by rolling her eyes. If she wasn't putting all her effort into pulling the box, she would have said a very snarky retort.

"Rainbow," Sunset said disapprovingly.

"What? Trixie knows it's all in good fun," Rainbow replied.

"You girls go ahead I'll go help her out," Flash said.

"Flash what did I say the other day," Sunset said.

"Don't worry, helping Trixie with a box won't kill me," Flash said. Before Sunset could put her two cents in the teenage boy was already running to their classmate. "Hey Trixie, need a hand?"

Trixie let out a groaned as Flash approached. She used her hand to flip a lock of her hair out of her face before she stood up proudly. "The Great and Powerful Trixie doesn't require the help of the likes of you. She is more than capable of setting up her performance on her own," Trixie proclaimed.

"Well you could have fooled me," Flash said as he watched Trixie go back to pulling up her trunk.

"Of Course, Trixie can do something as simple as carrying her own equipment," She said as she gave her trunk one last pull. Unfortunately for her she pulled a little too hard and wound up falling backwards on her rear. "Haha on second thought what would Trixie be if she were to deprive someone as eager as you to not handle Trixie's keys to her magnificent miracles."

Flash just smirked as he grabbed the end of the trunk. To most Trixie's boasting would be annoying, but it isn't so bad if you get to know her. She might present herself as the greatest person ever but that's just her own way of interacting to people. She doesn't really believe she is really great and powerful, it's just a persona she puts on. After all it comes with the territory of wanting to be a great Magician. You can't really expect people to be impressed with you magic trick if you yourself don't believe them to be amazing. It was all an act that Trixie performs and if you treat it like that then she can actually be pleasant to be around.

Flash took one end of the trunk while Trixie took the other. On the count of three the two lifted it up and carried it to the top. To Flash's surprise the trunk was a lot heavier than he thought. It was incredible that someone like her was able to carry it this far. "Trixie there is no way you will be able to get this all the way to the stage all on your own," Flash pointed out.

"Are you saying you want to help carry this with me," Trixie said as she struggled to keep up with Flash's pace.

"I'd love to but I have to get to class," Flash answered

"I can get you out of class. Principal Celestia arranged it so me as well as anyone assisting me are excused from class," Trixie said.

" Really?" Flash asked as he dropped the trunk at the top of the stares.

"I had to put in a ton of work so I better have gotten somethings worth while," Trixie said as she stretched.

"That would be great. I kinda flaked on a report due. Still shocked up from the attack yesterday," Flash said as he scratched the back of his head. Trixie beamed with pride as she grabbed the other end and allowed Flash to help her carry the trunk all the way to the gym.

Once they got the gym Flash saw that this trunk wasn't all Trixie had. There was a table center stage with a silk hat on it. To the left was a fancy looking pedestal with a large dish of water on top. To the right was what Flash could only assume was a kind of Iron Maiden. To have all these props here, Trixie must have been working since the crack of dawn.

"Impressive is it not?" Trixie asked as she climbed up on stage. "Only the best when it come to the the Great Trixie's performance," she said as she struck a pose.

"It is but, what is this all for?" Flash asked.

"This is the show where Trixie announces her presence to the world," She said triumphantly. "I worked for months trying to clear it with the Principle to let me perform my first big show at the school. Put all I had into the this show so it will live up to the name "Great and Powerful'"

"So what's in here?" Flash asked as he opened the trunk. Inside was a large smoke machine, a sound system, and some kind of projector.

"That's Trixie's grand finale," she said.

"Where did you get this stuff?" Flash asked.

"My dad has some connection being a Las Pegasus magician himself," Trixie Answered. "Now come on, this stuff won't set itself up."

Over the course of three periods, Flash helped Trixie set everything up. Since he had some experience doing it for his band, Flash mostly works with the sound system. Trixie was mostly in the rafters of the stage with the projectors. With the two working together the equipment was successfully hidden throughout the stage.

"I got to say, I may not know what you have planned but it must be impressive," Flash said as the two looked over there work.

"Oh it will be.” Trixie said smugly. "Of course since you helped me set it up, you’re now honor bound to keep it a secret."

"What?!"

"A magician never reveals their secrets. Since you helped set this trip up, you are now responsible for that my secret," Trixie said as she turned to Flash.

Flash couldn't help but laugh at the expression Trixie was making. He knew what she was saying was important but it was hard to keep a straight face. "Ok, I won't tell anyone," Flash said with as much seriousness as he can.

"Good and here's your bonus for keeping it," Trixie said as she pulled out a piece of paper. Flash took paper and unfolded it to reveal that it was a flyer for the show. It was one of Trixie's homemade show posters with her front and center. Right across the words was her signature in bright pink ink. "You get to be the first to get Trixie's handwritten autograph before anyone else. Better save it cause it will be worth a fortune one day."

"Jee, thanks," Flash said with a roll of his eyes.

"Oh is Trixie's kindness not enough for you?" Trixie said as she turned around. "Then how about she treats you to lunch. Trixie still has to get some last minute stuff so she will treat you to lunch later."

"That sounds very "Great" of you oh powerful one," Flash said trying to play along.

"Then meet Trixie at the sports field at lunch time," Trixie said before running out of the gym. Flash just smiled as Trixie walked away with a spring in her step.

Fifth period came and went and Flash was on his way the sports field as per Trixie's request. It wasn't too abnormal for students to eat their lunch out here. Sometimes members of the sports teams would come here to get in a little extra practice but other times students just want to eat outside. Flash saw Trixie running across the field but a second later he saw that she was running in terror. In the sky behind the girl was a familiar winged monster flying fast. Seeing this caused Flash hide behind the bleacher.

Cypher flapped his wings to gain speed and pulled ahead of Trixie before landing in front of her. Trixie froze in place as Cypher took a step forward. "Don't be scared, you will be helping us with our experiments. The data we collect will help a great deal in creating stronger Magi-Beasts," Cypher said as he held up a card.

As much as she wanted to run Trixie couldn't. All she could do was watch as the monster placed the card on her chest. When Cypher removed his hand the card began to glow a light purple. The card floated off her body before transforming into a deep purple blob covered in bright sparkles. It almost looked like an image of space was starting to take the shape of a human. The mass resembled a black mannequin with no real features. A large white metallic ring then formed attached to its back that looked like some kind of old navigation equipment. When the transformation was complete the new monster opened its yellow eyes which was the only lights not slowly moving on its body.

"Welcome the to the physical world Constellar," Cypher said with a bow.

"Really, that's it? The world has finally been blessed with that majestic that is I, Constellar and you are the best welcome it has to offer?" The new monster said as he crossed his arms. Cypher was at a lost for words as to what was going on.

While this all was happening Flash was watching. If he were to run the monsters will attack and he didn't think the girls will get here in time if he texted them. Flash knew there was only one option and it was in his jacket pocket. Taking a deep breath Flash took the driver out of his jacked and put it into position around his waist. "Alright time to live up to the Kamen Rider name everyone gave me," Flash said as he pressed the button on the driver and took the Rider card out. "Henshin!" Flash yelled as he placed the card into the slot.

"OK!"

"A HERO’S STORY YET TO BE TOLD! FIGHTING TO PROTECT ALL!”

“R-R-R-RIDER!”

The magical circle appeared and passed over the teens body. In an instant Flash was transformed into his Achilles persona. He slapped the sides of his face with both hands just to make sure he was in control. "Everything seems alright, now time to save Trixie," the rider said before running out from behind the bleachers. Achilles let out a mighty yell as he pulled out his spear and ran right towards the monsters.

Constellar's mood changed from disappointment to excitement. "Yes! An opponent to prove my power," He said with his arms splayed out. Appearing around him were swords of light in the shape of stars. With a flick of his wrist the swords were launch directly towards the rider.

Achilles used his spear to knock away one of the swords. He then jumped out of the way as the others crashed into the ground. "This guy isn't going to be as simple to beat as the last time," The rider said as he closed in on the monsters. Achilles then lunged forward with his spear to catch the monster off guard before swinging it to perform a slash. The rider then looked to Trixie who was very much scared of the situation she was in. "You need to get out of here, Run!" He yelled before grabbing Trixie's arm and pushing her away from the fight.

"How dare you? Some one as lowly as you hasn't the right to attack me like that. You need to be put in your place," Constellar said as he launched more swords.

Achilles moved out of the way of the attack but he was so focused on the attacks he didn't notice the other monster and bumped into him. Turning around Achilles saw Cypher staring him down. "I'm so glad you showed up rider. It's saves me the trouble of tracking you down," Cypher said. A hilt grew out of one of his wings as grabbed it and pulled it out revealing a double edged sword. With a mighty swing the winged monster forced the rider to roll out of the way. "I will eliminate you before you ever become a hindrance to the Doctor's research."

"Two on one, this is not good at all," The rider said as he dodged another attack from Cypher. He was very much outmatched by the two magi beast and he had to think of something. The only thing he had to work with was his spear which, upon closer inspection, seemed to have a grip forming the piece that connected the head to the poll. As the two monster approached,

Achilles collapsed the spear and found that this form was more then a way of making the spear easier to carry. Achilles held the weapon by the grip and pointed the bottom end of the spear at the the monster. When he pulled the trigger, bolts of energy went flying which caught everyone off guard. "Awesome, now I don't need to get close to your ugly mugs."

“How dare you say such things,” Constellar said as he threw more projectiles at the rider.

Achilles aimed for the swords and shot at them to knock them off course. As the rider fired he ran up to the monster. This caught Constellar off guard that the rider was able kick him. When he was knocked back Achilles fired at the monster directly. “Not so high and mighty now?” Achilles said.

The rider was so focused on the monster that he didn’t see Cypher come up from behind and attack with his sword. “You were saying?” Cypher said as the rider hit the ground. The winged monster now stood over his enemy with his blade aimed skyward. “I would say it’s been a pleasure but I'm not one to say lies,” Cypher declared.

All seemed lost for the kamen rider but Trixie came out of nowhere to get between him and the monster. “If you want to finish this guy your going to have to go through me!” she declared. Even though Trixie herself didn’t believe her actions were going to do anything, surprisingly it was enough to get Cypher to lower his sword.

“If your so eager to throw your life away, I'd be more than happy to oblige,” Constellar announced as he go in front of Cypher with a star sword in hand. The Magi Beast was ready to strike down Trixie but was stopped when he felt Cyphers hand on his shoulder.

“You can’t hurt her Constellar. Not yet at least,” Cypher said.

“And why not. What gives you the authority to tell me what to do?” Constellar asked as he turned to his fellow monster.

“If you value your existence you will leave the girl unharmed and fall back. This has just became a most unpreferable situation. As much as I would like to destroy the rider as soon as possible we can do it at another time,” Cypher said as he stared down Constellar.

Constellar didn’t understand why Cypher suddenly changed his mind but he didn’t see anyway around it. “Fine,” Constellar huffed as he threw his star sword to the side. “This isn’t the last you'll hear of the mighty Constellar,” He said as he started to walk away before several of the lights on his body began to flicker brightly before vanishing in a flash.

“You were lucky that girl was there to protect you rider. Next time there will be nothing to get in our way,” Cypher said before spreading his wings and flying off.

Once the monsters were gone Trixie fell to her knees. “Oh my goodness, that was the biggest bluff I ever had to make,” She said as she took in a deep breath.

“You didn't have to do that,” Achilles said said as he started to get up.

“Of course I did. You're like the second person to ever stick their neck out for me in my time of need. The first being the friend I was going to meet here,” Trixie said as she turned to the rider.

“Oh,” Achilles said as he released that he might be blowing Trixie off. “Well as much as I appreciate what you did, you shouldn't have done something so risky. That’s my job,” The rider said as he helped Trixie up.

“Yeah I will admit that was foolish,” Trixie said as she scratched the back of her head.

“You better get to the nurse to make sure everything is alright,” Achilles said. Trixie agreed and ran back to the building. Once she was inside the rider took the card out of the driver and transformed back to normal. “Man now I feel awful I’m going to have to miss her show. I need to at least get back before her finale,” Flash said.

As the day went on Trixie didn't let the monster attack rattle her. Like so many performers before her would say “the show must go on”. Once the school day was done Trixie made a dash right towards the stage. Trixie only had an hour to make sure everything was perfect. In addition to fighting the clock till the curtains raised Trixie was also fighting her nerves. Her first magic show not on the side of the street and her stomach was in knots. Backstage, Trixie was working tediously on her makeup that the mear action of the door opening was enough to almost cause her to draw a line across her face.

“Happy opening night Trixie!” Pinkie yelled as she as well as her friends entered the dressing room.

“Don’t do that!” Trixie yelled back. “I’m so worked up right now that I can't get my makeup right.”

“Here let me take care of that. A girl shouldn't handle makeup worked up by nerves,” Rarity said as she took the brush out of Trixie’s hand. She then proceeded to take over applying the makeup onto trixie’s face.

“Why are you guys here anyway?” Trixie asked.

“Pinkie wanted to make sure that you were doing alright for you show. It looks like a packed house out there,” Rainbow answered.

“I never would have thought you of all people would be have stage fright,” Applejack followed.

“Yeah well as a street performer the biggest crowd I ever had to perform for was at most ten people. It’s a bit different to have a full audience,” Trixie said as Rarity moved on to the eye shadow. “Not to mention the fear of my tricks not being amazing enough.”

Twilight was looking around the room till her eyes spotted an advanced chemistry book with several bookmarks. “Did you use this to plane out some of your tricks?” Twilight asked.

“Yes and don't look at that. The last thing I need right now are my tricks revealed,” Trixie said.

“Fair enough. Just know that if your using the stuff in this book in your performance, I guarantee everyone will be amazed,” Twilight said.

Fluttershy took a seat next to Trixie as Rarity moved onto her eyelashes. “Trixie you have nothing to worry about. I know how much you put into all of your magic tricks and it will show when your on stage. I mean if I was able to overcome stage fright then someone as confident as you should have no problem. You did great performing at the battle of the bands,” Fluttershy said.

“That was just music. This is my passion. But I get it so Thanks. Its real nice that you girls came to help me of all people out,” Trixie said.

“Well we kinda had too. Pinkie had a feeling you were in need of some cheering up,” Sunset said.

“I love magicians. There my favorite form uof party entertainment after live music,” Pinkie said as she picked up a real sword out of a barrel of identical swords.

“Well Trixie appreciates it oh Pink and Joyful one,” Trixie said as she started to get into character.

“And done,” Rarity said as she put on a small about of glitter makeup to finish the look. When Trixie looked into the mirror she was amazed at what Rarity had done. From the lipstick to the eye shadow Trixie looked absolutely gorgeous. Even she had to admit her makeup skills pales in comparison to Rarity’s.

“Looks like your feeling better now so we better get to out seats,” Sunset said as the seven girls exited the dressing room. “Break a leg.”

Trixie smiled as the girls left and she turned back to the mirror. “Don’t worry girls, the Great and Powerful Trixie will knock all your socks off. And no monster showing up will scare me away,”

The only one that didn't seem to going to Trixie’s show was Flash. As much as he would have love to support his friend, going to the mechanic wasn't something he could blow off. After taking two buses and walking five blocks Flash finally made it the garage. Flash didn’t see really see the point in coming all this way when he was pretty sure he know what the mechanic would say.

“There is no way we can fix this car,” The middle aged man said with the two pieces of car behind him. “Not only have I never encountered a car cut in half like this. Most of the insides looks like they have been through a hydraulic press. It’s more worth it to sell this thing for scrap the its is to fix it,” He said as he wiped the grease off his hands.

“Yeah I kinda saw that coming,” Flash said looking a bit down. “I just wish you could have told me this on the phone instead of having me come all the way out here,” He said as he turned around.

“Hey kid!” the mechanic yelled to catch Flash’s attention. “This thing won’t get much the way that it is and I can see you have somewhere to be. Sell the car to me and I’ll give you the Motorcycle I’ve been working on in the back. By the time I was done with the thing it’s as good as new.”

“Your serious?” Flash asked as he got excited.

“Only if you know how to ride one,” The mechanic followed. Once the man dug the keys out of a drawer and handed them to Flash before showing him the bike. The Mechanic wasn't lying when he said the bike was as good as new. It was a blue motorcycle that looked more for the streets then off-roading. It even came with a matching helmet. Once Flash had to sign a few papers but by the end of it the bike was his. Even though a motorcycle wasn't a replacement for his car, he was happy with it.

Before pulling out Flash pulled out his phone to check out the time. “Hopefully I can make it back to school on time,” he said before putting his phone away and starting the engine. He pulled out into the road and on his way to catch Trixie’s show.

It was a full house in the gym. Everyone was ready to see the debut of The Great and Powerful Trixie. The crowd soon quieted down as the spotlight came on and the curtain rose. Standing center stage was The Great and Powerful Trixie. Gone was blue hoodie as the magician was clad in a black unitard with fishnet stocking. Around her neck was a detached collar with a bow tie that match the cuffs she had around her wrists. Over the outfit was a purple vest with long tails in the back. To complete the magician look Trixie had a silk hat on her head with a star decorating it.

“Ok Trixie, time to earn your title,” Trixie whispered to herself before walking up on stage. “Ladies and Gentlemen! The Great and Powerful Trixie is proud to have you all bear witness to her amazing debut!” Trixie announced to the audience. She then fanned out a deck of cards that appeared out of thin air in her hands and presented them to everyone. “It’s Show Time!” she yelled as she threw the cards into the air. Music started to play as the card explodes into confetti that showered over the audience.

This simple trick caught the attention of everyone watching. Trixie took this as a good sign for how the rest of the show will go. “Haha you thought that was impressive? Trixie hasn't even begun to show you her power,” Trixie said with a confident smile she then clapped her hands together before bringing them apart to reveal a purple sheet with yellow and blue stars. “For her first trick, Trixie would need a volunteer.”

The audience came alive with teens wanting to be picked to come on stage. Pinkie especially wanted to be picked. Trixie looked over the crowd before she found who she was looking for. “You there!” Trixie proclaimed as she pointed into the crowd.

“Me?” Sunset asked as the spotlight on her.

“Yes, your hair of flames makes you a perfect fit for this amazing disappearing act,” Trixie said. This came as a surprise to Sunset, not expecting to be called up on stage. All she could do was play along. Once she joined trixie on stage the audience gave her a round of applause. “You have nothing to fear Sunset, you are in the presents of a master of magic.”

“I find that hard to believe since my teacher back a home was able to move the sun,” Sunset joked.

Trixie didn’t let the comment get to her as she covered her assistant with the sheet. “Trixie is sure back in you world you have plenty of amazing wizards,” Trixie said as she stepped away from Sunset. The magician then pulled a very gothic looking lighter from her vest and light it. “But in this world's magic has a bit more Razal Dazl,” She finished as she threw the flame onto the sheet.

Everyone gasped as the she was turned to ash in mere seconds. Sunset had disappeared just as quickly as the flames had. The crowd began to clap but Trixie raised her hand to signal them to stop. “Hold on everyone, Trixie isn't done yet.”

Trixie took off her hat and placed on the table. “And now The Great and Powerful Trixie shall make Sunset Shimmer reappear,” she announced. She put her hand into the hat and began to dig around in there before bringing her hand out holding onto Sunset’s vest. The rest of Sunset somehow followed through the hole in the hat. What was odd was that she also had on a pair of fake bunny ears. “Can your teacher do something like that?”

“Yeah but that was still really cool,” Sunset said as she got down from the table. “But what's with the bunny ears?”

“It has to be a bunny that comes out of a magician’s hat. That how it works,” Trixie said proudly. “Let’s have a hand for the Great and Powerful Trixie’s assistant!” Trixie yelled. The audience followed her words as they gave the two a round of applause.

Once Sunset got off the stage, Trixie continued with the show. One of the tricks she performed was blowing a pile of sparkling dust into a dish of water. Within second the water froze into a large mass of ice crystals. This amazed the whole crowd, especially Twilight since she knew this was what the chemistry book was for. Another involved Trixie to be locked in the iron maiden and having the stagehand skewer her with swords. No screams were heard but when the stage hands were done the iron maiden was covering in a puff of smoke. When it cleared, Trixie was standing on top of the Iron Maiden completely unharmed.

The crowd went wild as Trixie continued to amaze them. Soon the end of the show approached and began to take a bow center stage. “Trixie thanks you all. Without an audience to entertain the Great and Powerful Trixie would be nothing,” Trixie declared. She then struck a pose as smoke rolled off the stage. “And now for her grand finally. The Mighty Trixie shall summon the most powerful of beats, a dragon.”

Everyone was awestruck at Trixie’s claim. The smoke was starting to spread threw the whole gym. It wasn't thick enough to obscure anyone’s vision but it was enough for people to notice. Trixie began to chant as everyone stared in anticipation for what was about to happen. “Now come forth mighty beast of legend!” Trixie yelled, striking a pose.

The crowd looked on with bated breath but nothing happened. Trixie kept her pose but was starting to panic. She kept hitting the small controller in her cuff but it wasn’t working. She then looked up to the projectors to see that they looked to be destroyed by a familiar looking projectile. The audience was starting to get restless with the lack of a dragon. “What's wrong? Not as powerful as you thought,” A menacing voice said from the side of the stage. The lights came one to reveal that the voice belonged to Constellar.

Everyone was surprised by this development especially Sunset and her friends. “W-what are you doing here?” Trixie asked as she took a few steps back. She was so scared by the monster’s appearance that she didn’t notice that her hand was starting to turn transparent.

“I’m here to show that someone as week as you has no right to call themselves “Great and Powerful”’ Constellar said as he launched several star swords and destroyed Trixie’s props. The destruction caused everyone to run out in a panic but the seven girls audience members stayed behind.

“That looks like that monster you and Rarity saw yesterday,” Rainbow said.

“Yeah and just as mean looking,” Sunset followed.

“Do you think Achilles will come to help?” Fluttershy asked.

“Doesn't look like we have time to wait,” Applejack answered. The seven girls were in agreement and made there way to the stage.

Constellar slowly walked closer to Trixie with more swords floating behind him. “Don’t feel to bad. You get to bear witness to my shining moment. The moment I become whole.”

Before Trixie could ask what he meant, pink sparkles landed at the monsters feet. Constellar didn't notice that when they exploded into pink smoke was a complete surprise. With the monster blinded he couldn't see the rainbow blur speed past him. When the blur made another pass, Constella was knocked back. When the monster looked up to see the seven girls standing in front of Trixie.

“Sorry but we’re not letting anywhere near our friend,” Twilight said.

“Admirable effort but pointless when going up against someone of my caliber,” Constellar said as he launched three star swords at them. Applejack saw this and stomped on the floor causing the floorboards to stand up to stop the swords. Pinkie and Rarity counter with their own ranged attacks.

While Constellar was busy Sunset and Fluttershy got Trixie to safety. “Your not hurt are you?” Fluttershy asked from behind the flipped over table.

“I don’t think he hit me,” Trixie said as she looked herself over. She was mostly unharmed but when she saw that her hand was see through it caused her to scream. “What is going on!?”

“Did a winged monster place a card on you and create that star monster?” Sunset asked. Trixie nodded her head to answer yes. “Alright I just need to check something out,” Sunset said as he grabbed Trixie’s hand. Sunset’s eyes glowed white as she was able to see the events Trixie went through during the finally. She was able to feel the fear and embarrassment trixie felt and see that that was the point when Trixie’s hand began to vanish.

“What did you see?” Fluttershy asked as Sunset let go of Trixie.

“Well I have a theory as to why you seem to be vanishing. That monster is draining your life force,” Sunset answered.

“WHAT!?” Trixie yelled out.

“I can feel it through you. You life was being drained by that thing and I'm willing to bet the negative emotions you felt when your trick didn't work only made it worse. If equestrian magic was what created that thing from you then adding negative emotions to the equation only make things worse,” Sunset explained.

“So I’m vanishing cause that creep sabotaged my grand finally?” Trixie said. She began to get mad but when she did the transparency started to spread to the rest of her body.

“Haha I grow stronger by the second,” Constellar said as his Star Sword production seemed to increase.

“Trixie you need to calm down. Even anger seems to make him stronger and you vanish faster,” Sunset said.

“Take this!” Twilight yelled as her purple aura covered her hands. The iron maiden on stage floated into the air before it flew towards the monster. Twilight was able to trap the monster in the metal prop before using several chains and locks to insure that he won't get out. “That might hold him for awhile,” Twilight said. After she said that, a star sword busted through the maiden.

“How do we beat this guy. He’s getting stronger by the second,” Applejack said.

“We need to protect Trixie. That’s where his power is coming from,” Sunset said as she got to the front lines.

More swords began to burst threw the Iron Maiden before the whole thing bursted apart. What came out of it was something no one expected. Standing before the girls was a giant bear like creature that took up the whole stage. It kept the look of being made of stars with the ring that was on the monster back now acting as a head crest and several star swords sticking out of its back. “Count yourselves lucky. You all get to bear witness to my true power!” Constellar announced.

The seven girls scattered as the giant bear began to move forward. Out of the group, twilight was the only one to make a brake to protect Trixie. She got to the magician just in time for both of the girls to be trapped in the bear’s grip. The beast opened his mouth up wide before consuming the two. Due to the nature of the bear’s body the girls were able to see Twilight and Trixie captured. “Now i can drain the last of the energy of that underling with no interuptions,” Constellar said. The rest of the girls tried to attack the monster but it looked to have no effect. With the fight basically done, Constellar crashed through the wall and into the street.

“Wow, didn't see that coming,’ Applejack said as she and her friends watch the bear getaway.

The school had just come into view for Flash. He hoped that he wasn’t too late to see Trixie’s grand finally. He was also very happy with how well the motorcycle seems to handel. Everything seemed to be going good for flash until he heard a loud crash and skidded to a stop. Looking at the school he saw Constellar crash through the wall off the gym and dash down the road. He saw Rainbow and Rarity give chase to the giant bear monster.

Seeing this Flash flipped up the visor of his helmet and pulled out his phone. “Hey sunset,” Flash said once sunset picked up on the other end of the phone. “I just saw a giant constellation bear bust through the gym. Mind giving me a status update?”

“Ya know the monster that attacked us yesterday?” Sunset said.

“Yeah,” Flash answered already seeing where this is going.

“Well another one attacked Trixie’s show, grew into what I'm assuming is an Ursa Minor, and ran off with Trixie and Twilight. Rarity and Rainbow are giving chase,” Sunset followed.

“Ok I guess I'll go find where everyone ran off to and try to help there,” Flash said as he revved up his bike.

“That sounds good,” Sunset said as the two hung up.

Flash put his phone away and pulled out his driver to put it around his waist. His bike then sped up to give chase towards the monster. “Henshin!” Flash yelled as he put the card into the slot of the driver.

"A HERO’S STORY YET TO BE TOLD! FIGHTING TO PROTECT ALL!”

“R-R-R-RIDER!”

The motorcycle drove threw the magic to transform Flash into Achilles. Flash’s new bike seemed to have transformed as well changing into a gold color with a design that looked like it was built out of a chariot. He twisted the throttle more to speed up to the bear.

Meanwhile Rainbow Dash was speeding after the bear with her wings with rarity following on top of a crystal platform. Rainbow tried to attack with a aerial kick but it did little more than irritate the monster. ”You think your weak attacks can stop me” Constellar said as he swatted at teenage girl.

“Maybe you rather have something more dazzling,” Rarity said as she launched several crystal shards at the beast. The shards just shattered against the bear’s hide. In response to this Constellar slammed his body into Rarity causing her to fall back on her platform.

“Rarity!” Twilight yelled as she saw her friend fall through the monster’s body.

Fortunately before she hit the ground. Achilles stopped on his bike and caught the falling girl. “Oh my, thank you so much,” Rarity said.

“It was no problem,” Achilles replied as he let rarity down. “I think it will be safer if you ride with me,” he said, offering Rarity a helmet.

“Yeah you might be right,” Rarity said as she took the helmet. “Do you have a more stylish helmet?”

“We don’t have time, they're getting away,” Achilles said.

“I guess you're right,” Rarity said as she strapped on the helmet and got on the back of the bike. Once she was safely on Achilles sped up to catch up to Rainbow and Constellar.

Once the rider got close to the beast he pulled out his spear. Trying his best to keep the bike under control, the rider started to stab the monster’s under belly. Unfortunately like Rainbow’s and Rarity’s attacks Achilles only performed minimal damage.

“I was wondering when you will show up rider. Cypher told me to take care of you personally,” Constellar said as he used his claw to attack the rider. Achilles saw this and hit the breaks, douging the attack. The large bear changed directions and started to chase after the rider. This caused Achilles to change directions as well and run away.

“That thing’s become too powerful,” Rarity said.

“Tell me about it. If only we could pin him down I could get a good strike in,” Achilles said. As soon as he said those words an idea came into his head. “Hey Rainbow-haired girl!” he yelled out.

“Sup?” Rainbow asked as she flew up next to the motorcycle.

“Do you think you can distract this guy for a bit before leading him to the construction site?” Achilles asked

“You have a plan don't you. Ok I’ll help you out,” Rainbow said as she flew back to the monster’s face. “Hey Space Cace!” Rainbow yelled as she kicked Constellar right in the head. This didn't really affected the monster till she began to repeat the action at high speed. This was enough to annoy the bear and put his attention onto the teenage girl. While this was going on, Achilles made his way to the construction site.

When he got there he found what he was looking for. A bunch steel girders stacked up into the frame of a building. “Hey I need to ask. If i needed you to. Can you create a shield around you friends inside that beast?” He asked.

“Yeah, as long as I can see them I should be able to make a shell around them,” Rarity said as she took off the helmet.

Achilles nodded his head as he pulled out his blaster. He then started to shoot at the connections on the building's frame to weaken them. He then made sure to get rarity to safety before Constellar arrived. It only took a minute before Rainbow came wheezing threw with Constellar following. “So you finally realized it was pointless to try and match powers with someone as great as me,” Constellar said as he eyed as Achilles.

“No, I just needed a place where I can outsmart you,” Achilles said as held out his blaster. With the pull of the trigger a bolt of energy flew threw the air and hit the bear right between the eyes. This angered the monster and caused him to let out a mighty roar before charging at the rider. “Do it now!” Achilles yelled as he quickly shot one of the beams above him. This put too much stress on the joints of the beams and caused the whole frame to fall on top of the bear.

The bars began to move before a sphere made of crystal burst out of the wreckage. The sphere followed Rarity’s hands before it came close to her and disappeared. Within the sphere was Twilight and Trixie who were alright. “Are you girls ok?” Rarity asked.

“I’m fine but it looks like Trixie’s condition is getting worst,” Twilight said as she brought attention to Trixie. She was much more transparent now that it was hard to see her. She looked weaker then she did before, not even having the strength to get up. “If we don’t stop that monster soon then she’s a goner.”

“But Achilles just defeated him,” Rarity said as she looked back at the wreckage.

“Oh that wasn't meant to defeat him,” Achilles said as he changed his weapon back into a spear. More of the metal bars began to move before Constellar back in his normal form emerged holding two star swords. “That was just to get him back on our level.”

“You have a lot of nerve to do something like that but unfortunately that won't save you from my wrath,” Constellar said.

“You can threat all you want,By the time this Battle is over, I’ll rock you to your core,” Achilles announced as he charged at the monster. He then performed a slash with his blade that sent Constellar back. Constellar countered by shooting several swords at the rider. The rider knocked them all away as he got closer again. The monster swung his sword but Achilles blocked it with his spear handle. He then punched Constellar in the face causing him to reel back. “This is for ruining Trixie’s grand finally,” Achilles said as he took the card out of the driver and into the slot on the spear.

“CHARGING!”

The blade of the spear began to glow with energy before extending longer. Achilles spun the spear above his head before rushing at the monster. This attack took Constellar by surprise before he was impaled by the energy blade. Achilles then lifted the monster over his head before jumping into the air.

“No! You can't do this to the powerful Constellar!” The monster cried as the rider aimed his spear to the ground.

“You don't look too powerful to me Airhead,” Achilles said as he launched the spear down.

“RIDER FEEDBACK!”

The monster fell and fell faster due to the energy of the spear pushing him. When he hit the ground a magic circle appeared out of the shockwave before it began to close in on the monster. Once it got to his body it exploded with Achilles landing in front of it.

When the monster was destroyed an aura came out of the explosion and into what was left of Trixie’s body. She then began to regain strength and looked more solid. When she opened her eyes she saw the rider that saved her as he extended his hand. “I guess that makes us even for earlier,” Achilles said.

“Y-you saved my life,” Trixie said as she she got up.

“It’s just what friends do,” Twilight said as Rainbow joined the group.

Trixie looked around before tears began to run down her face. “I- I don't know what to say. You have done so much for me I don't know how to repay it,” she said as she broke out in tears.

“You really don’t have to repay us at all darling really,” Rarity said.

“I know what you can do to repay us,” Achilles spoke up. He pulled out the flyer from her show and gave it to her. “You can prepare for you next performance and go after your dream,” the rider said.

Trixie took the flyer and started to smiled again. She then looked up to see the rider walk towards his bike

”Hey where are you going?” Rainbow asked.

“The monster is gone so there is nothing left for me to do,” The rider said as he started his bike up. Before any of the girls could say anything the rider peeled out of the construction site and off towards the horizon. Once they made sure Trixie was totally fine they left to make there way back to the school.

Trixie, twilight and all the other girls all stood in front of the destroyed gymnasium. Nobody was injured but all of Trixie’s props were destroyed. “I’m so sorry your show was ruined,” Fluttershy said.

“Yeah, that dragon finally would have been fantastic,” Pinkie followed.

“It’s fine,” Trixie said as she picked up a broken projector from the rubble. “This just a minor roadblock on The Great and Powerful Trixie’s road to greatness,” She proclaimed

“That's good to hear,” Sunset said as she patted Trixie’s shoulders. The girls all shared in a laugh.

“Hey where’s Flash?” Trixie asked. Rainbow pointed her to the parking lot where Flash was standing with his new bike.

“Oh hey Trixie, Sorry I missed your show. Though I guess its good I missed monster attack.” Flash said.

“Don’t play dumb with me,” Trixie said as she got up close up. “I know your the rider that save me,” She whispered.

Flash was shocked by this claim but tried his best to play it cool. “What? Me? No way. I can’t be a superhero,” Flash said as she held himself up on his bike.

“Yes you can and you slipped up big time,” Trixie said as she pulled out the flyer Achilles gave her.

“Trixie you spread those flyers all over the place,” Flash said.

“Yeah but your the only person to have one that I signed,” Trixie said as she brought attention to her pink signature.

“Stupid, Stupid, Stupid,” Flash said as he face palmed repeatedly.

“Hey don’t beat yourself up over this I’m not going to tell anyone,” Trixie said to make Flash stop hitting himself.

“Really?” Flash asked.

“Yeah, it's my honor as a magician to keep other’s secrets not just our own,” Trixie said with her arms crossed. “Plus you might need some help with all these monsters.”

“That's very nice of you Trixie,” Flash said.

“But!” Trixie interrupted with a raise of her finger. “My assistance isn't free, you will have to do a favor for me, without refusal on a date of my choosing,” Trixie demanded.

Flash had no clue what Trixie was talking about but to have someone else he can trust with his secret does sound nice. The part about the favor did worry him but since it was Trixie he was sure he could handle it. “Alright Trixie, you have a deal,” Flash said with a smile as the two shook hands to seal their partnership.

With a new Motorcycle and a new ally, Flash has grown a little bit stronger against Cypher, the Magi-Beasts, and the man that seems to be creating all this chaos.

Author's Note

the editing of the fic is thanks to his Highness Prince Lighting Charge

this one was a bit longer then I wanted. I blame that on the magic show

like alsway leave a coment to tell me what you think

Ride 3: Thunderstruck!

Ride 3: Thunderstruk

“... And that's all I was able to figure out from what Sunset said,” Trixie said as she took a sip from her drink. Both her and Flash were sitting on a bench in the park next to a vending machine. There was no one else around them so they were free to talk about whatever they want. Trixie had just finished explaining what Sunset had discovered during the battle with Constellar the other day.

“Jeez as if this whole thing wasn't stressful enough,” Flash said as he took a sip from his own drink. “Not only do I have to worry about the monsters hurting people in a rampage. Now if I fail to defeat them someone could lose their life,” he said before throwing his head back.

“Well you can tell the girls that your Achilles. I'm sure having seven magical girls backing you up will make things easier,” Trixie suggested.

“I can’t for multiple reasons. Top of the list being that Sunset isn’t a big fan of Achilles and honestly I don't blame her. After everything she has been through I would be worried about anyone that got their hands on Equestrian Magic. I also don't want to ruin our friendship by saying I've been going behind her back and putting myself in danger,” Flash said.

“Flash you are way too nice. But I can’t blame you wanting to stay friends with Sunset. Especially with all you two have been threw. But enough with that,” Trixie said as she stood up and threw her can into the recycling. “We have a lot of work to do.”

“What are you up to Trixie,” Flash said as he saw Trixie standing in front of him.

Trixie pointed to the sky in a proud pose. “It’s time that we work on your branding”

“Umm you mean with my music. If we are talking that then maybe we should get Drum Roll and Ringo here,” Flash said.

“Not your band you dim bulb, Achilles,” Trixie said with her hands on her hips. “Right now people think the Kamen Rider is just some guy that swoops in and stops monsters.”

“Yeah that is what I do,” Flash points out.

“No Kamen Rider Achilles needs to be a hero. Someone the people can look upon and know no fear,” Trixie went on in a dramatic way. “And the best way to tell people that you have everything under control is a catchphrase.”

“A catchphrase?” Flash asked. “Isn’t that just a thing superhero’s to to be showie?”

“At first glance yes. But think about it, when people hear those iconic words coming from you, they will know that they are in good hands. That you will be the one to win this fight,” Trixie said triumphantly.

Flash couldn't help but smile at how much Trixie seemed to care. She was a performer and she want just limited to the stage. He was ultimately won over by her words and decided to hear her out. “Ok I’ll give that catchphrase a try. But what should it be?”

“How about…” Trixie started as she threw her hand forward. “I have Arrived!”

She then step to her side and pointed at Flash. “Now time to Count to your sins,” She said in a low tone.

Lastly she put one hand on her hip and brushed a lock of her hair to the side. “Let’s do this Mano e mano,” She said with a mean face.

“Those are some good ones but nothing I think really fit me,” Flash said as he stood up and began to walk down the pathway.

“Maybe “When this battle is over, I'm sending you to Tartarus’” Trixie said as she caught up to Flash.

“Hey that's actually pretty good,” Flash said with a smile.

The two continued to walk, getting to a more populated section of the park. Flash was trying to think of what they can do next till a loud thud. Flash looked back to see that Trixie was hit by a soccer ball. “Who did that!?” Trixie yelled as she stood back up.

“Sorry, Sorry!” Rainbow Dash Yelled as she came up to the two. Trixie was rather mad when she handle the ball back to the athlete. “Hey Flash talk about good timing.”

“Hi Rainbow, um what do you mean?” He asked.

“We have uneven teams and need a goalie. I thought you could fill in,” Rainbow said as she pointed to the soccer field we several other teens waiting.

“I didn't know the Soccer Team had practise,” Flash said.

“We don’t, this game is just for fun since one of my friends from middle school is visiting,” Rainbow explained.

“No problem,” Flash said with a smile as he started to take off his jacket. It was clear that there wasn't anything more for Trixie to do so she held onto Flash’s jacket an found a seat on the side lines.

When Flash got to the field he was greater by the whole team. Flash knew some of the team could get pretty competitive but lit looks like they were fine with him acting as a sub since this game was purely for fun. After saying hello to all the familiar faces, Flash saw a new one among them.

A girl brown skinned girl with white hair and violet tips tied into a very short ponytail. She was wearing a dark brown tank top with matching pants and a feathery belt separating the two. She also wore feather earrings and fingerless gloves. “You must be Rainbow’s friend? Nice to meet you,” Flash said as he extended a hand.

“Dweeb,” was all the girl said as she slapped Flash’s hand and walked away.

“Well she seems friendly,” Flash said with a roll of his eyes.

“I swear Gilda was a lot cooler back when we were in middle school,” Rainbow defended.

“Well people change with time. Maybe we should just get the game started,” Flash said as he made his way to the goal. Rainbow agreed and the whole team got into their positions. With the soccer ball in the middle of the field.

“Here Trixie, you can be the ref,” Rainbow said as she threw Trixie a whistle.

“What!? I can’t be the referee,” Trixie complained.

“You'll be fine all you need to do is blow the whistle to start the game,” Rainbow said as she prepared herself

Trixie took a deep breath before signalling the start of the game. Rainbow was the first to get the ball. Even without her super speed, Rainbow still had the skills to be Canterlot High ace. She made it a few feet before pasting it to one of her teammates but it was quickly intercepted by a boy with red hair. He waved around the player trying to block him before kicking it towards the goal. Flash saw this and reacted quickly, diving at the ball and blocking it from going into the net.

“Nice shot Heath, too bad Flash was quicker,” Rainbow said. When Flash got up he spotted Gilda with an annoyed look at what Rainbow said.

Once Flash got up he kicked the ball back to the players. “Coming at ya Cloudkicker!” Flash said before the ball was airborne. The periwinkle girl with teal spiky hair kicked the ball towards the other goal once it hit the ground. The other player tried to stop her but Cloudkicker was two fast. She was winding up to make a score at goal but Gilda quickly came up from the side. Before anyone can react she planted her leg in front of the ball and slammed Cloudkicker to the ground. Everyone rushed over to make sure there teammate as ok that they didn't see Gilda leave her in the dust.

“Are you ok?” One of the player’s as as everyone tried to help out.

Rainbow was shocked at what she saw and ran off to confronted Gilda. “What were you thinking there. You know that would be a red card if this was a real game.”

“Well it’s not an official game,” Gilda replied.

“That’s not the point. This is met to be a friendly game. You had no reason to slam into Cloudkicker like that,” Rainbow said.

“Friendly, shmendly, the only thing you should be focused on is winning. Doesn't matter what dweeb get in your way of that,” Gilda said when she crossed her arms.

“Is that really the only thing there is to playing sports,” Rainbow started. “Yes you need to give your all into winning but sports is much more than that. Some of the greatest people I know I met on the playing field. Both playing with and against them. You can’t just focus on winning all the time.”

“If you not a winner your a loser!” Gilda yelled out in a rage. “If that dweeb over there can’t handle herself against someone like then maybe she shouldn't be on your team in the first place. Same goes for that Flash guy, he has loser written all over his face.”

“Hey Cloudkicker can keep up with the best of them. And that goes double for Flash,” Rainbow replied, getting worked up herself.

“You’ve gone soft. The Rainbow I knew would have done anything to win,” Gilda said as she turned around.

“Well maybe the Rainbow you knew was dumb and don't know what it means to be on a real team,” Rainbow replied. Gilda said nothing but she had a face one someone who was very angry as she ran off into the wooded area in the park.

“What was that all about?” Flash asked as he ran up the Rainbow.

“I don’t know. I knew Gilda had a rough time when I moved but I don't think she would have ended up so mean,” Rainbow said as she turned to her friend.

“Should we try and go after her?” Flash followed up.

“No, I think it would be better if we let her let off some steam,” Rainbow said as she looked back to where Gilda walked towards. “By the way, how’s Cloudkicker?”

“She looks alright but I think she may need to sit the rest of the came out. Gilda hit her pretty hard,” Flash answered.

“Well that's good to hear,” Rainbow said before running off to see her friend.

Gilda went deep into the woods, wanting to get away from the person she use to call a friend. “Losers, all of them. Why would Rainbow even hang out with them,” Gilda yelled before kicking a tree. “I didn’t think there loser...ness would have rubbed off on her.”

“Your an angry one.” a mysterious voice said. Gilda looks around but couldn't find where it was coming from.

“What’s it to ya you coward!” Gilda yelled out.

“I see no reason for you to be so hostel,” The voice said. Emerging from the shadows was an older man with snow white skin and an ominous aura. His black hair was very unkempt and his eyes has dark marks under them. He had on a black parka with a gray t-shirt that had a hexagon design on it. “I can tell you friends don't understand you feeling,” the man said.

“What are you, some kind of psychic?” Gilda asked.

“I do poses unique powers if that’s what you're asking,” the man said as he took a few steps closer. “Such as the ability to make your feelings known to everyone. To show your friend how much your upset with how she has changed,” the man said as he pulled out a card with the image of a griffin on it.

“And how do you do that, with a children's card game?” Gilda asked with an attitude.

“Just watch,” The man said as he took Gilda’s hand and placed the card on it. After he let go of the card it began to transform into an aura that floated behind the girl.

The aura began to take the physical form of a monster. The monster was bird-like with yellow claws with wing blades on its arms. Its legs were covered in fur instead of feathers. It also had a white feather collar around around its neck that draped down to its chest with wings coming off it’s back. The monster’s head covered with feathers besides his beak and a red crest in the middle of its head. “I am Grifter, the personification of your anger,” The monster said with a bow

Gilda was freaked out by the monster before she realized that it wasn't attacking her.”Th-that thing came from me?” she asked.

“Yes Grifter hear can show all your friends your feelings. That a person needs to do anything to win,” The man said keeping a rather emotionless face.

“Really now?” Gilda said with a sinister smile.“Hehe I think this may be just what I needed.”

The game carried on without Gilda. After her fall, Cloudkicker was sitting on the side lines with Trixie. Flash was holding his own as goalie. He was still up agent the Canterlot high soccer team so keeping up wasn't easy.

Rainbow continued to play pretty well but what Gilda said still weighed on her. She don't want to face the fact that her childhood friend had changed for the worst. Was is because she moved away or was it something else she want around help with? These question rested on her mind but she tried not to let them get in the way of her performance. She was in the middle of a game and games were meant to be won.

One of the opposing team tried to block her but Rainbow wasn't stopping for anything. She kicked the ball between her opponent's leg before performing a slide following it. This left the boy surprised as Rainbow jumped back up to kick the ball to a blond haired girl. The girl caught it before dashing right to the goal. The opposing team tried to stop her but the blond girl kicked the ball before anyone could stop her. The Goalie tried stop it but he reacted too late and the ball went into the net.

“GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOAL!” Rainbow yelled at the top of her lungs.

At that moment the alarm on Trixie’s phone went off. The caused Trixie to blow her whistle to get everyone attention. “Hey that was the timer going off ,the game is over. Rainbow’s team wins,” Trixie said.

This not only made Rainbow cheer but the group that was playing on her team as well, including Flash.

“That was a great game everyone. I hope you guys picked some stuff up you can use in the match next week,” Rainbow said as she spoke to everyone present. “Also a huge thanks to Flash for being our sub.”

Everyone cheered for Flash even that his performance was probably the worst out of all of them. “It was nothing. It was fun playing with you guy.”

“Now then how about Victory Nachos at the diner, on me,” Rainbow yelled out. Now that's something everyone went wild for.

As they were celebrating, Flash noticed something from the corner of his eye. “Look Out!” Flash yelled as he tackled Rainbow to the ground. Right at that moment the two avoided a blade of air that tore up the ground I hit.

Everyone looked up to see Grifter hovering in the sky. He raised his arm to catch a wing shaped boomerang that was returning and had it attach back to his arm. “Prepare yourselves for I shall teach you all what it truly means to play,” Grifter said as he threw his boomerang. This caused everyone to scattered as the weapon destroyed more of the field.

“Quick I need my bag!” Rainbow yelled. One of her teammates did as such and threw her the bag. Quickly Rainbow took out her necklace and put in on. When she did her pony ears and wings appeared and she zoomed right to the monster “Eat this!” Rainbow yelled as she wound up for a punch.

“Head’s up~” Grifter said with a small smirk on his beak. The comment came out of nowhere that it caused Rainbow to stop. She turned to see the boomerang he launch coming right towards her. She ducked down as the blade flew over her head to return to its sender. “I guess I should have warned you from the start. I like to play with very dangerous toys.”

“Yeah well I’m the one that’s going to break them,” Rainbow said, trying again to regain speed. However when Rainbow started to fly again, Grifter had already threw another boomerang and it was heading right towards her. Rainbow had to move to the side to avoid the attack. In doing so a few piece of Rainbow’s red hair was cut off. “Ok, so your not just messing around,” Rainbow said now filled with concern.

As Rainbow was busy avoiding the monster’s attacks, everyone were running to safety. Flash was trying to find Trixie in the mix and found her running away with Cloudkicker. “Trixie, I need my jacket,” Flash said as he caught up to Trixie.

“Don’t you have bigger thing to worry about then your jacket?” Trixie asked.

“I know,” Flash said as he took his jacket and pulled out the Legend Driver. “Stay safe till I get back,” He said before running off.

Rainbow continued to fly all over the place, avoiding air blades left and right. She couldn’t tell if an attack was coming from the front of behind her. “This is what victor really is, crushing your opponent so they will never oppose you again,” Grifter gloated. The monster let out a laugh before he was interrupted by several energy shots.

Both Grifter and Rainbow looked to the ground to see Achilles standing there with blaster in hand. “Hey feather brain, no one likes a sore winner,” Achilles said as he continued to fire

“Ah Rider, come to join the fun I see,” Grifter said as he threw his boomerang at the rider. Achilles tried to shoot down the weapon but he wasn’t able to hit it.

“That thing isn’t like Constellar’s swords. The curve in its flight makes it hard to track,” the rider said When it got too close. He tried to block but rainbow quickly swooped to get him out of the way.

“Glad you can drop in,” Rainbow said once she let the rider down.

“Thanks,” Achilles said. “Those boomerangs aren't the only problem. As long as he’s still in the air there's not much I can do.”

“You want me to fly you up there?” Rainbow asked.

“No. I’ll just weigh you down and make it harder for you to dodge his attacks,” the rider said before the two move out of the way.

“Then maybe we should flank him,” Rainbow suggested.

“Does that mean you have a plan?” Achilles asked.

Rainbow just smiled and nodded to answer. “Just get his attention,” She said.

The two both separated as another boomerang flew between the two. Achilles rolled out of the way before opening fire on the monster. “Hey why don’t you come down here and face me if your such a big shot!” he yelled as he continued to shoot.

“And give up my advantage, No way!” the minster yelled as he threw a boomerang right at the rider. Achilles was ready to block but a rainbow streak rushed by and took the rider to the skies. The boomerang flew hit the air the rider was before coming back to its owner who caught it effortlessly. “Oh you thought you can get me to hit myself with my own weapon. How dumb do you think I..”

Before Grifter could finish his gloating he was hit with several shots from behind. Rainbow was carrying the rider in the sky to flank him. “Haha knew you needed to keep an eye on those thing,” Rainbow said as Achilles took aim at the monsters wings. One of the shots hit his wing and caused Grifter to fall to the ground.

Once the monster was grounded, Rainbow set the rider. “Now I can end this before anyone gets hurt,” Achilles said as he placed the Rider card into the slot on his blaster.

“CHARGING!”

Grifter tried to get up and once he did his eye began to glow. “Yes, give me you anger,’ he said as he crossed his arm in a X pattered. Before the rider could pull the trigger, the monster performed an X shaped air slash that tore up the whole field. While Achilles and Rainbow were down Grifter took the opportunity to escape.

“What was that?” rainbow asked as she got up.

“I guess there was a spike in emotions with the Mag-beast’s host,” Achilles answered. “Now the question is who that host is?”

“I hope Gilda is alright,” Rainbow said.

“You should go back to make sure your team is alright,” Achilles said. Rainbow nodded in agreement as she used her speed to find her team. When she was out of sight Achilles took out the card and transformed back to normal.

Once it was all clear Trixie popped up from the bushes she was hiding in. “So any thoughts as to the host of the magi-beast?” Trixie asked.

“I do but I dont think Rainbow would like it,” Flash said.

“You don't mean Gilda?” Trixie ask.

“It makes sense. She was mad, the monster tried to attack Rainbow, and she doesn't even know what a Magi-Beast is. I think with all those negative thought going threw her head when she left she would be the perfect target,” Flash explained.

“If that's true then Gilda has less time then I did what with that short fuse she has,” Trixie said.

“I'm going to catch up to Rainbow,” Flash said before walking away.

“Wait shouldn't we look for Gilda? She’s the one with the anger problem and the emotion parasite,” Trixie asked.

“Rainbow Dash knows Gilder more than both of us. If that monster gets another power up from an emotional spike, Maybe Rainbow will know how to calm her down,” Flash said.

“Oh I get it, trying to get a tactical advantage,” Trixie said with a grin.

“Well kinda,” Flash said as he turned back to Trixie. “I want to help Rainbow and Gilda out. Rainbow said they use to be best friends and i want to see if they can be friends again. I can see Rainbow isn’t take Gilda’s running off too well.”

“So in your mind fixing someone’s old friendship is more important than beating a monster?” Trixie asked.

“No, I’m going to beat a monster by fixing someone’s old friendship’ Flash said with a confident smirk.

In the midst of the chaos, the strange man that met with Gilda was sitting on a bench. Totally unphased by the destruction that had happened before him. While everyone was running away, a signal man walked to meet with the other. “Now I didn’t expect to see that ugly mug,” Terra said as he walked up behind the quiet man.

“This form makes it easier to gather data,” the man said.

“Ah and where is that pride you had for the Doc’s work Cypher,” Terra said.

“And what about your job?” Cypher asked.

“I’m just passing through,” Terra said with a smile. “Come on, we both know I’m your best friend,”

“Cram a burger in it Terra.We need this data,” Cypher said.

“Yes, Watching a magi-beast get his butt kicked,” Terra mocked.

“I assure you Grifter is the best Magi-Beast so far to combat the rider. He has the advantage of being in the air and his host is consumed by anger. With that combination the only thing that saved the rider was that wild card girl,” Cypher said.

“So next time, with more emotional power your monster will beat the rider?” Terra asked

“I’m positive my assistant won’t be needed,” Cypher said.

“There he is, Mr.Man with the Plan,” Terra laugh as he put his arm over Cypher’s shoulder. “And when the rider is gone, I’m going buy everyone burgers to celebrate. You, Me, The Doc, even her when she wakes up.”

“Speaking of her waking up, I'm sure the job The Doctor is making you do is to contribute to that effort,” Cypher said.

“There it is. That 'all business” attitude,'” Terra said before walking off.

When he was finally alone in the park Cypher stood up and walked away as well.”I don't care what you do after we defeat the rider Terra. All I care about is fulfilling The doctor’s wishes.”

Gilda paced back and forth in the forest in anger. Grifter was close by tended to his wing. “Who the heck was that gold guy?” Gilda asked.

“He is a Kamen Rider. Someone who has been fighting my kind,” Grifter explained.

“Well he’s annoying too,” Gilda cried as she kicked a rock.As Gilda’s got more worked up, Grifter’s wing healed itself quickly. “I-I just…” she paused to try and gather her thoughts. “I want things to back to they why they were before. Before Rainbow had to move away…”

“But I had no choice in the matter. My dad was being transferred to Canterlot and he wasn't going to give up a good paying job just so I can be with my friends,” Rainbow Dash said. Flash and Trixie managed to catch up to rainbow who was standing in front of Sugarcube Corner. The athlete was currently telling the two about the last time she saw Gilda. “I could see she was just as upset as I was when I gave her the news but I also know she was tough. I left believing she was going to bounce right back up on her feet and make some new friends.”

“So you never tried to call each other or write? You’d think best friends would keep in touch.” Trixie asked.

“Oh I called her house every chance I got. Gilda’s mom always said she was too busy and every letter I got back didn’t paint a clear picture of what was going on,” Rainbow explained.

“I guess Gilda wasn’t as tough as you thought,” Flash said.

“I wanted her to make new friends but I guess she thought I was the only friend she needed,” Rainbow said with a down expression.

“And she must have felt betrayed when she saw how happy you were without her. She got angry when she saw that you didn't need her as much as she needed you,” Flash said. “That would also explain why she decided to take some of her anger out on Cloudkicker's shin.”

“But I would never leave a friend like Gilda behind,” rainbow said as she ran up closer to Flash.

“Well we need to let Gilda know that,” Flash said.

“Right, right I’ll call so see where she is so we can talk face to face,” Rainbow said as she pulled out her phone.

After a few rings Gilda picked “hey,” she said from the other side of the call.

“Oh Gilda, glad to see your alright since you left,” Rainbow said.

“Of course I am,” Gilda replied

“Anyway do you think we can meet up at the school. We need to talk,” Rainbow said.

“Sounds great, I have something need to let you know as well,”Gilda said before hanging up.

“I hope thing go well,” Rainbow said as she looked at her phone.

“Well we will be there to support you,” Flash said as he put his hand on rainbow’s shoulder. Even if Flash meant every word he said, supporting Rainbow Dash wouldn’t be the main reason why him and Trixie was coming. If Gilda still held anger towards Rainbow then Grifter would be there, and stronger than before.

Rainbow, Flash, and Trixie all waited for Gilda at the stares of the School. After half an hour Gilda arrived with mean looking grin on her face. “Gilda!” Rainbow yelled as she ran up to her old friend.

“Yeah I’m here. What is this thing you want to talk about?” Gilda said with a hint of annoyance.

“I didn't realize how much I hurt you when I left. I thought you were tougher and that you could handle yourself on your own. I never wanted you to think I was better off without you. You were my best friend back then and we can still be friends now. I can even help you meet some new people,” Rainbow said.

But Rainbow’s words seem to have the opposite effect of what she expected. “What you think I’m so pathetic that I need your charity. That I couldn't make it on my own. You got it right that I was mad when you left but that just proved that I didn't need anyone. I was better off alone. What ticked me off that the girl I used to call my best friend apparently can’t do the same. You gotten soft Rainbow,” Gilda said as she pushed Rainbow away. “If you can’t see that then I’ll just have to show you!”

“Gilda!” Flash yelled before he had to use his arm to guard against the wind that was picking up.

Looking up, everyone was Grifter appeared above Gilda. “Yes let your anger run wild,” He said before launching a boomerang at Rainbow and the other. The air blade created was much bigger than before. Rainbow acted quickly and used her speed to grab Flash and Trixie to get them to safety.

“So i guess we can say Gilda is that things host,” Flash said.

“Yeah, and I don't like how that feather brain is feeding off of my friend,” Rainbow said before grabbing her necklace and her wings appear.

“I don’t think Gilda has a problem with that,” Trixie said.

“Yeah well I’m going to beat that thing down whether she likes it or not,” Rainbow said before flying off.

Rainbow flew right towards the monster before she had do duck down to avoid an oncoming boomerang. “Gilda, are you really ok with hurting people like this!?” she asked.

“This is how I choose to show my anger,” Gilda declared. “If any dweebs get in my way then it their own fault!”

“Yes!” Grifter yelled as he felt Gilda’s anger making him stronger.

While Rainbow was fighting, Flash and Trixie looked at each other. “Well, aren't you going to help her?” Trixie asked after a moment.

“I will,” Flash said defensively. “I’m just figuring out how. I can't get close to him when he's in the air and even if she can, I don't think Rainbow can hit hard enough.”

“Then work together, that’s what worked last time,” Trixie pointed out.

Flash observed Rainbow flying around, avoiding the boomerangs before seeing an opening he could take advantage of. He then pulled out his driver and put it around his waist. “Alright, I’m going in. Henshin!”

“OK”

“A HERO’S STORY YET TO BE TOLD! FIGHTING TO PROTECT ALL!”

“R-R-R-RIDER!”

Flash ran threw the magical circle and transformed into Achilles. The rider jumped and landed on top of the horse statue. He used the stature as a jumping off point and used it to gain more height. He pulled out his spear midair and performed a slash on Grifter back. This the monster by surprise as he was slammed out of the air. “Hey welcome back to earth. Hope the landing wasn't to rough,” Achilles said as he landed in front of Rainbow. He then spun his spear around before pointing it at the monster.

“Great now this bucket head is going to get in my way,” Gilda said.

“Hey, I/he looks awesome!” Both Achilles and Rainbow said at the same time.

“Don’t worry, the rider is no challenge to me,” Grifter said. He then raised both his arms as the boomerangs returned to their mounted position on his arms. He then lunged forward to slash Achilles with his arm mounted blades. Achilles blocked the attack with his spear. The two went back and forth with there attacks. Soon the rider found the strength to push the monster back. “Your efforts are useless compared to my full power!”

“I find that hard to believe,” Achilles said as he prepared for another attack.

“You clearly haven't learned from our last encounter,” Grifter said as he crossed his arms and charged up energy. His eyes flashed with light like before.

“Yeah! Rip the bucket head to shreds!” Gilda yelled, cheering her monster on.

Once the attack was fully charged he launched both his boomerangs in an X formation like before. Achilles knew he wasn't going to block this attack so he jumped out of the way. Unfortunately it was too late for the rider as he saw that Gilda was standing right behind him. There was no way that the rider could save her from this distance. Fortunately for Gilda, Achilles wasn't fighting alone and a rainbow swooped in to save her. The attacked hit and destroyed the pavement Gilda was standing on.

“What is wrong with you. Don't you Magi-Beast need your host alive to survive?!” Achilles asked.

“What about you. I thought you rider were supposed to be the protectors of all?” Grifter responded.

“I couldn't keep track of where she was with all you attacking,” Achilles followed.

“Will you two shut up!” Rainbow yelled.

“You-you saves me,” Gilda said as everything that just happened fought up with her. “After everything I’ve done you still helped me,”

“Of course, why wouldn't I?” Rainbow asked. Before Gilda could answer she doubled over in pain. She was already starting to fade away. “Oh no, it looks like your on your last leg.”

“Don’t worry, I’ll take care of this guy before she’s gone for good,” Achilles said as he spun around his spear.

“Please, you can't even touch me with that thing,” Grifter said before he took to the sky again. He threw one of his boomerangs which Achilles hit out of the way.

“Could use some help here,” Achilles said as he was forced onto the defensive.

“What so you want me to do. I can’t leave Gilda on her own!” Rainbow said. Soon her necklace bagan to glow before a red orb of light came out.the red orb floated in the air towards The Legends Driver on Achilles. A large flash came out of the driver that forced the rider to shield his eyes.

When the light died down Achilles felt something in his hand. The rider then found he was holding a new card. The card was light blue with a darker blue lighting bolt down the middle. On the bottom corner was a spark the soon carved the word “Storm” into the card.

“Where did this come from?” Achilles asked.

“How should I know. I don't pay attention when Twilight or Sunset explains this stuff,” Rainbow answered.

“I hope it something useful,” Achilles said as he pressed the button on his driver.

“READY!”

He then put the new card into the driver. At the same time Grifter launched another cross attack at the rider.

“OK”

A magical circle with a new suit appeared in front of the rider to block the attack before passing over him. When it did Achilles armor changed to a cyan and dark blue color scheme. He now had two shoulder pads instead of one with an aerodynamic look. Part of his armor was changed to make the rider look faster. His eye plates were now red instead of blue and his V shaped crest looked to have a lighting bolt design. The only thing that stayed the same was the driver around his waist and the muffler around his neck.

“KNIGHT OF THE WIND! A SWIFT VICTORY IS AT HAND!”

“S-S-S-STORM!!”

The rider looked at himself in amazement at this new form. It felt different then how his other form felt. He felt faster and more agile .He even thought that this is what Rainbow felt like with her magic power. He looked over his hand in new armor as a bolt of lighting jumped across his fingers. “Did the driver created a new ability from Rainbow’s Magic. Is that this things true power?” Achilles asked himself before turning back to Grifter. “Alright bird brain…” Achilles announced as he clenched his hand into a fist before swinging it out to the side. “By the time this battle's over, I’m sending you to Tartarus!”

“Make all the threats you want, you will never be able to touch me rider,” Grifter said. He let out a hefty laugh before a bolt of lighting flew by and cut him off. Looking back at Achilles, the monster saw his arms were covered with lighting.

“You were saying,” Achilles said as he started to throw more lighting at the Magi-Beast. This forced Grifter to start flying around to avoid the attacks.

Rainbow continued to watch at the tides seem to change for the rider. Looking down she saw Gilda was getting weaker. “What are you doing just sitting around,” Trixie’s voice said as Rainbow saw her running up. “I can stay with Gilda. You need to get in there end help Achilles. This is the perfect time to get some hits in while that monster is distracted.”

After a moment Rainbow nodded before spreading her wings. She took off at top speeds towards Grifter and before the monster new it she was already on the receiving end of a full force kick. The impact caused Grifter to be threw back a good ten feet before recovering in the air. “That's for messing with my friend,” Rainbow said as she crossed her arms.

“And she not the only one that wants a piece of you!” Achilles yelled out as he jumped into the air. He seemed to jump much higher than he normally wood which was a surprise to everyone but that wasn't all. The wind began to form a small cyclone around his body which carried him even higher. This boost was enough to let the rider meet the monster face to face to deliver an uppercut. When Grifter recovery he was shocked to that Achilles was still floating in air. The rider looked to be suspended in place by the cyclone. “Holy, I'm flying!” he yelled out as he saw that he wasn't falling.

“So cool,” Rainbow followed as she flew up next to.

“So you think just cause you guys are in the sky that doesn’t mean you can beat me,” Grifter said as he threw his boomerangs.

Achilles and Rainbow scattered avoids the attack. The two flew all over to dough till rainbow quickly turned around and kicked the boomerang out of the sky. Meanwhile Achilles flew right towards Grifter to deliver several pieces punches charged with lighting.

The second boomerang attached back onto Grifter’s arm which he used to try and slash the rider. The rider dropped down to avoid the attack before flying up to the side and countered with a lighting kick. “I’m starting to get use to this flying thing,” Achilles said.

“I know, it’s a lot easier then it it looks,” Rainbow said before she took off higher. Grifter tried to keep her insight be he was blinded by the sun. Due to this, the monster didn’t see Rainbow perform an axe kick right on his head. The impact was to hard that Grifter was just barely floating above the ground. “Care to finish him off?” She asked.

“Of course,” Achilles said as he pressed the button on his driver.

“STORM FEEDBACK!”

The skies turned black as a twister began to form around the rider. Rainbow flew away as Achilles flew around with the wind. The rider began to pick up speed as the tornado began to shrink around him. Achilles then got into position for a kick. The wind then threw him towards the monster like a spinning disc. A magical circle appeared following his foot. When Grifter realized what was happening he was hit by the spinning kick. The wind surrounding the rider’s body pushed his leg to give his impact more power. Even after the hit, Achilles kept spinning and pushed the monster back. Soon Achilles began to fly skyward before throwing the monster into the sky. “No no no you can’t do this!” Grifter yelled as he flew high into the sky before exploding. The explosion was so strong that it blew away the dark clouds and a rainbow appeared. Achilles and Rainbow Dash both landed on the ground before performing a victory pose.

Once the monster was destroyed Gilda began to look solid again. “I-I feel better,” Gilda said as she got up. Rainbow and Achilles ran up to the two girls to check on the. “Rainbow, I still can't believe you would have done all that for me.”

“Gilda, how many times do I have to say it. We’re still friends, even if I had to move away. Yes you were mean to, well everyone but that's still no reason for me to let you be drained of your life force,” Rainbow said.

“I can tell you have been alone for a long time. That’s enough to cause anyone to grow mean spirited,” Achilles chimed in. “you need to open up a bit or you going to keep feeling that way. I get that keeping your old friends close but there is no reason why you can’t make new ones.”

Gilda let out a groan. “Great, I must be pathetic if someone as lame as you is lecturing me,” She said.

“It’s not pathetic to lose your way. We all get lost from time to time. You just took a bit longer to find it again. and think Rainbow here can teach you a lot on where to go from here,” The rider said.

“Don’t sell yourself short. Without you Gilda would be nothing by now,” Rainbow said before lightly jabing Achilles’ arm.

“Anyway it looks like everything is alright now so I should be going,” Achilles said before a cyclone formed around him and he floated into the air. “Oh and thanks for the power up. I promise I’ll put it to good use,” The rider said before he flew off.

The Girls looked on as the rider vanished from their view. “So Rainbow. You herd the guy, any advice on what I should do next?” Gilda asked.

“Ya know what, I know the perfect place to start,” Rainbow said.

“Here you go everyone, one order of Victory Nachos,” Pinkie said as she delivered a huge plate of chips, cheese, meat, and jalapenos.

“Thanks Pinkie, that will be all,” Rainbow said. The whole soccer team had met up at the diner. This was the celebration Rainbow promised the team before Grifter attacked. Flash and Trixie were even invited. “Dig in everyone. I promised nachos this and I delivered.”

Gilda was uneasy being around all the people she was mean too, especially Cloudkicker. “Um hey,” Gilda spoke up to get Cloudkicker’s attention. “I-I'm sorry for tripping you up on the field,” She said.

“Oh thank you but it’s no big deal. I don't get seriously hurt or anything.” Cloudkicker said cheerfully.

Gilda was shocked by how nicely Cloudkicker seem to act. Between her and Rainbow Gilda was learning that maybe making new friends wasn’t as hard as she thought. “Yeah well maybe next time you won't make it so easy to do it ya dweeb,” She said, showing she still had a way to go.

Flash was enjoying his share of the snacks till Rainbow got his attention from the side. “Hey I can't thank you enough for what you have done today,” she said. This caused Flash to choke on a slice of jalapeno before swallowing. He was afraid Rainbow found out his secret and was thanking him for stopping the monster. “Without you we wouldn't have a goalie and I wouldn't have been able to reconnect with Gilda.”

“Oh” Flash said as he stopped coughing. A huge lode was lifted from his shoulders when he heard why Rainbow was thanking him. “Anything for a friend,” He said as rainbow let out a laugh. The whole team continued to have a great of times at the diner.

To be continued

Author's Note

again I want to say I'm sorry to all my Shining lucky star fans that I wasn't able to deliver a charismas special.

Today's chapter is edited by Banshee531. I highly recommend reading his work, especially if you like mine.

I wish you all a marry charismas and if you want to leave me a gift, all you have to do is leave a comment, that's all I ask for

Ride 4:Shine on You crazy Diamond

Ride 4:Shine on You crazy Daimond

Take this lizard lips!” Achilles yelled as he slammed the pole of his spear into the monster. After chasing the monster all across the city on motorcycle, the rider finally had him cornered in a parking lot. The monster in question was a reptile looking creature with a long serpent neck attaching his head to his body. On his shoulder he has more serpents sticking out and two more on his chest. He also had the serpent heads adorning his knee armor. In his hand he held a halberd with a saw toothed blade.

“Jeez, real original insult there,” the monster said as he swung his weapon that the rider dodged.

“Your the last one that should be talking about originality. I mean you a hydra and your name is Hydrax. How lazy can you get,” Achilles said as he switched his weapon to blaster form.

Hydrax didn’t take kindly to the rider’s words and spat at him. Achilles jumped out of the way but when the spit landed, it started to dissolve the pavement in a green haze. “There is no way you will beat me,” The monster said. Hydrax than charged at the rider with his halberd. Achilles acted quickly and blocked it with the but of his blaster. He pushed back to aim his blaster at the monster to shoot. The shots pushed the monster back as he spun his weapon to try and defend. When the shots stop Hydrax spat again at the rider who had to jump out of the way.

As Achilles was dodging the monster’s acidic spit, his phone started to go off. He fired a few shots before pulling out. “Hello?” He asked as he put the phone up to his ear.

“Flash , where are you? We have chemistry club today,” a girls voice asked on the other end.

“Oh man Ditzy that totally slipped my mind,” Achilles said.

“It’s rude to take a call during battle,” Hydrax said as he switched over to swinging his weapon.

“I’ll be there soon,” Achilles said before ending the call. “Ok now i need to try and end this fight faster,” The rider said. When the monster swung his weapon, Achilles ducked to avoid it. He then jumped up to deliver a kick right to Hydrax’s head. With the monster was recovering from that, Achilles then started to shoot the monster in the chest.

“Haha try as hard as you want, with my powers i am absolutely invincible!” Hydrax gloated.

“I’m happy see to someone like you so confident but i really have somewhere to be,” the rider said. He then pulled out his Rider card and placed into into his blaster.

“CHARGING! CHARGING!”

“RIDER FEEDBACK!”

He aims his blaster at Hydrax as a large magical circle appeared. The blaster began to charge up with energy before Achilles fired a large shot that hit the magical circle first. The blast was separated into smaller shot that all homed in onto the monster. “It’s too early for me to be defeated. There’s still so much I want to do!” Hydrax yelled before the shots hit and he was destroyed.

With the monster destroyed, Achilles transformed back to normal. “Luckily i could get that done so quickly. Now whoever the host is no longer needs to be afraid of fading away,” Flash said as he made his way to his bike. “Now all that’s left is to get back to school,” He said. He strapped on his helmet, started his engine and rode out of the parking lot.

Unbeknownst to Flash, the whole battle was being observed. Cypher in his monster form was purchased on a roof watching the whole thing. “Hmm this is an interesting development indeed,” The monster said as he flew down. He landed right next to a manhole cover which he proceeded to stomp on several times. “You can come out now the rider is gone!”

As Cypher moved out of the way, the manhole opened to reveal that Hydrax, completely unscaved. “Awesome, I almost thought my plan didn’t work,” Hydrax said as he climbed out.

“Your powers are quite impressive Hydrax,” Cypher said as he noticed that Hydrax wasn't as untouched as he first appeared. One of the serpent heads on his chest was now missing. “I hope fooling the rider was worth it.”

“Oh this?” Hydrax said as he looked down at the empty spot on his chest. “Now that the rider thinks I'm gone, I can drain my host and this will be healed up in no time.”

“Well since you will be in hiding, I guess the task of defeating the rider falls on me,” Cypher said as he pulled out his sword. "I'll also need to keep an eye on your host, to make sure no one notices her fading away before it's to late."

“Go get’em Cypher,” Hydrax said as he crawled back down into the manhole.

When Flash got to the school he made his way to the science lab. When he opened the door the only one there is Twilight. The girl in the lab coat was so focused on writing stuff in her note book that she didn't notice Flash. “Oh hey Twilight,” Flash said as he grabbed a lab coat from the hook on the wall.

“Oh Flash, I was afraid you weren't going to show,” Twilight said.

“Yeah I kinda got held up by something,” Flash said as put on the safety goggles. “So where’s Rarity and Ditzy?”
“They had to get some stuff in the supply closet,” Twilight answered.

“And they left you to work on your notes,” Flash said as he walked over to the. He peeked over her shoulder to see her notebook. Surprisingly they were drawings of the Kamen rider with various details written out. What was even more surprising is that there was a drawing of Flash’s new Storm Form.

“Yeah, The rider has really peaked my interest. Especially when Rainbow told me about what happened with his new form,” Twilight explained as she gave Flash a better look at the notebook. “Note that the rider was able to gain new abilities from the power Rainbow’s geode. But the interesting thing is that Rainbow has suffered no negative side effects. also the rider’s mental state didn't seem to change. From all of the encounter we have seen an overload in magic can cause massive personality shifts but not this time.”

“Wow you were able to get all that from what Rainbow told you,” Flash said as he scratched the back of his head. It was unreal that Twilight was able to gain so much information about his Rider alter ego from a secondary source then he dose being the rider.

“I would love to get more data on him. Maybe if I used my magic scanner on him I can get a better idea on how his powers work. Whoever this guy is he’s opening a new door in my magic studies,” Twilight said as she continued to flip threw her notes.

“Your incredible Twilight. If anyone can figure this stuff out its you,” Flash said. After he said that his excitement died down instantly and was replaced with awkwardness. As much as he wanted to be happy for Twilight, Something in his head was telling him to pull back. Flash didn’t trust his feeling and was afraid that Twilight would take it the wrong way. It was a fact that Twilight would never return the feeling he had for her and may even feel hurt if she thought the feeling were disingenuous considering where she would think there coming from.

Flash has tried with all his might to move on but he could never let go. Etched into his heart feelings beyond the friendship he has formed with her. And those feelings were for her alone, not as a replacement for another girl but for a girl he has had the pleasure of getting to know and spend time with. “So did you find anything else?” Flash asked as he get a grip on himself.

“Well I do have a theory. If the rider was able to gain new powers from Rainbow, it’s possible he can do the same with the rest of the geodes.” Twilight said as she shows off a graph drawn in colored pencil. “I’ve decided to call this event Element Change.”

“Element Change, sounds cool,” Flash said. I wonder if I can use that with out anyone catching on to who I am

As the two continued to make small talk the door opened with Rarity and Ditzy entering. “Sorry for the hold up darling. One of my friends called saying she was attacked by one of those dreadful magi-beasts,” Rarity said before noticing Flash had finally arrived. “Oh Flash you finally made it, we were getting worried.”

“Oh it’s fine. That magi-beast is part of the reason why I was late,” Flash said.

“Well it looks like everything worked out in the end,” Rarity said as she sat down next to Twilight. “So where were we last time?”

“Oh I have it all right here,“ twilight said as she pulled out another notebook from her bag.

“Trixie has waited a long time for this. Your secrets, your riches, they will all be Trixie’s. A chance like this only comes once and now Trixie has you in my hands. You the Cakes famous peanut butter and chocolate cake,” Trixie said holding a plate with a slice of cake on it.

“Um Trixie do you mind moving out of the way. We have other customers waiting,” Mr.Cake said.
Trixie looked behind her to see the line forming behind her. “Fine, ruin my monologue will ya” Trixie said under her breath as she moved out of the way. As she made her way to an open table she didn’t notice another girl walk in front of her.

Before either of them could notice the two bumped into each other. Trixie keep her balance to protect her cake from falling. Unfortunately the other girl couldn't do the same and landed on her behind.

When Trixie saw the girl she saw she was a cream skinned girl with powder blue hair. She also looked to be wearing school maroon uniform. “I’m s-sorry I should have been watching where I was going,” The Girl said as she picked up the contents of her bag that spilled out.

“Oh it’s no problem, I should have been doing the same,” Trixie said as she looked down at her cake. After a quick moment she put the plate on the table and helped the girl up. “Hey your a Crystal Prep student, aren't your?”

“Yeah, I'm Coco Pommel,” Coco said as Trixie helped her up. “Honestly it all my fault, I’ve been really distracted today.”

“Really what has you so worried?” Trixie asked as she took her cake and began to eat it.

“Oh well you know those monsters have been showing up. Well one of the attacked me and then another monster...I don't know, came out of me,” Coco explained.

Trixie wasn't surprised by this, especially since Flash texted her about defeating another magi-beast not too long ago. “Well you have nothing to worry about now. One of my friends saw the rider beat that thing with his own eyes,” She said as she took another bite.

“Are you sure, I mean I know the rider has beat the monsters before but I can still feel something is wrong. Like the monster is still out there somewhere,” Coco said with a nervous look.

“Now your just talking crazy. There is no way the rider would have let a monster get away,” Trixie said with her cake almost finished.

“I just can’t help but seem like something is off. Like I can feel like I’m being drained,” Coco said.

“Err," she groaned, "would you get over it. The monster is gone and I know how we are going to prove it,” Trixie put her empty plate down and took Coco’s hand. “I’m taking you to Twilight. She has been studying this magic stuff ever since she got to CHS. Odds are she has already found a way to tell if someone is a host to a Magi-Beast or not.”

“Are you sure she would help us?” Coco asked.

“Of course,” Trixie answered.

“But why are you helping me? We only just met,” Coco followed.

“Because I know just what your going threw,” Trixie said with sincerity. “Also Mr. Cake ruined my monologuing mood so this will occupy my afternoon,” She continued. The two then left the cafe with Coco having mixed feelings of her situation.

Without either of the two girls noticing, Cypher in his human form was in the doorway as they left. “So," he said as he turned around, "there is someone else studying this magic."

The chemistry club continued their experiment with Twilight being in charge of it. Flash was partnered with Rarity, who was in the middle of using the microscope. Flash couldn’t help but think about what Twilight has been doing during this whole fiasco. Could he help her with her research if he told her his secret? How would she react if he did spill the beans? How would thin impact their friendship?

These questions buzzed in his head till Rarity decided to speak up “Flash?” She said, snapping the young man out of his thoughts.

“Oh sorry, zoned out there for a moment,” Flash said as he turned to Rarity.

Rarity only gave Flash a smile before speaking. “So what were you and Twilight talking about while you were alone together?”

The question took Flash off guard. “Why would you want to know that?”

“Oh it’s just a little gossip,” Rarity answered.

“Well it’s nothing too interesting," Flash explained. "We just talked about her research into magic and what she thought about the rider."

This comment made Rarity laugh a little. “She would focus on that kind stuff. Another magic user comes out and she wants to know everything about them. You should have seen what she was like when we told her about the rider. Babbling on with theories like Pinkie talking about cake.”

“So does she think Achilles will be corrupted like all the others like Sunset?” Flash asked.

“I don’t think so,or at less she hopes he doesn’t get corrupted. I’m sure she was upset we had to destroy all those enchanted items before she had a chance to study them.” Rarity said.

“Funny, it seem to find a man hidden behind a mask more interesting than me,” Flash said with a laugh of his own.
This statement caught the girl's attention, making her turn to give him a suspicious look before she caught on. “Flash, are you still heartbroken?”

“Of course not," Flash said with a brave face. "I got over that a long time ago."

Rarity placed her hand on his. “You don’t need act brave in front of me. If your still hurting then I want to…”
“I’m fine Rarity,” Flash cut her off in a more serious tone in a more serious tone. “And even if something was wrong, what could you do to help me?"

“Flash,” Rarity said before once again being interrupted. This time, by the classroom door flying open before Trixie marched in.

“Trixie," Twilight reprimanded, "why would you barge in like that. What if we were working with sodium laureth?” She wasn't too happy with people coming in unannounced during chemistry club since they might have been working with unstable materials.

“Then the mixture would have formed up and caused a mess. Anyway I think I have something you might like Twilight,” Trixie said as she presented Coco.

“Oh Coco, darling.” Rarity said as she got up to greet her friend. “Are you alright? Did the Magi-beast hurt you.”

”No," Coco replied, "I’m not hurt. I just have a bad feeling, like I’m growing weaker or something.”

“Yeah," Trixie agreed, "when I bumped into her she told me all about it. I want her to stop worrying. I told her that Achilles destroyed the monster."

“And how do you know that?” Ditzy asked.

“Flash texted that he saw it,” Trixie said.

“Yeah," Flash added, "I think it looked like a hydra." He was obviously lying, trying to act as cool as he could manage.

“He’s right. It did look like a hydra,” Coco said. “It’s like we’re linked.”

“Well I would be lying if this didn't present me with a unique opportunity," Twilight said. "Since Magi-beasts drain the host’s life force, then there must be a magical link. If the Magi-beast is still out there then it should be easy to track it with my scanners."

While all the girls were talking, Flash noticed something by the door. Whatever it was it quickly ran off when Flash looked right at it. “Hey," he got up and took off his lab coat, "I'm going to check something out."

“Well come back soon," Twilight told him. "This is going to get interesting." She pulled out what looks like a kitchen cullender with a bunch of wires comin out of it, which she put onto Coco's head like a helmet.

“Is this going to hurt?” Coco asked.

Looking to his left he saw the person turn the corner. Flash immediately gave chase to the figure, which soon lead him to the main entrance of the school. “Stop!" He yelled out, "who are you!?”

The figure stopped and began to turn around. “Of course you wouldn't recognize me." It was a familiar man with white skin and black hair. “I was hoping to get the research notes from this Twilight girl. I didn’t expected to run into you, Rider.”

This took Flash by surprise. “How do you know that?”

“That’s easy. I was there when you destroyed Kirinos,” The man said.

This caused Flash to think back to his first battle as Achilles. “You were there!"

"Yes," the man continued, "but not just then. I also observing your fights with Constellar, Grifter, and your recent bout with Hydrax."

“Who are you!?” Flash demanded.

“I almost feel insulted that you don’t recognize me,” The man said as he pulled out a mechanical looking belt buckle and placed it on his waist. Straps came out of the sides to form a belt and the man then pulled out a card. The card had the image of a white Pegasus in flight. Without a word the man slid the card into the slot on the belt.

"PEGASUS!"

Several balls lights came out of belt before taking positions on the man’s body. They grew blindingly bright before dying down to reveal Cypher in his monster form. Flash was awestruck as he who this man really was. “Now I can destroy the rider and get the research notes,” he said as he pulled out his sword.

“Your not getting anywhere near Twilight!” Flash yelled as he placed his driver around his waist and pulled out the rider card. Cypher acted quickly and charged at the human before he could transform, but he was too late. “Henshin!” Flash yelled as the magical circle appeared and knocked Cypher back.

When the transformation finished, Achilles expended his spear and lunged at Cypher. The monster blocked with his sword but Achilles continued to push till they both burst through the doors. When they landed on the pavement, the two broke away from each other. Achilles spun his spear around before performing a slash towards the monster. Cypher blocked it before smacking the rider away and then taking to the skies. “Remember Rider, you would have been dead by my blade if your silver haired friend hadn't stepped in. Fortunately, there's no one here to get in my way.” He swooped down to strike the rider.

Achilles block the attacks with the handle of his spear. The attacks may not have connected but the rider could still feel the power behind it, Cypher wasn't holding back at all. “Well fortunately for me, I've learned some new tricks.” Achilles pushed Cypher back before pulling out his blue card, then placed it into the driver. “Element change!”

“KNIGHT OF THE WIND! A SWIFT VICTORY IS AT HAND!”

“S-S-S-STORM!!”

The magical circle appeared to transform the rider into his storm form. As he jumped up, a small tornado formed around his feet and carried him higher. “The skies aren't just yours anymore!” Achilles yelled, the sudden speed boost taking Cypher by surprise as the rider thrusted his spear.

“Oh, you can fly now?” Cypher asked as he recovered. “That's just going to make it hurt more when you fall.” He sped towards the rider, quickly slashing his sword at him. Achilles countered equally quickly with his spear, the two beginning to deal high speed attacks at one another.

The rider managed to find an opening to stab Cypher with his spear, making him cry out as he pulled back. With more room, Achilles begun to spin his spear around in all directions. As it spun, the wind began to form a vortex around the weapon. By the time Cypher noticed what was going, it was too late and the rider threw the spear like a javelin.

The spear flew with incredible speed but Cypher was able to catch it with ease. But before he could comment on it, the wind that was following the weapon hit him. The gale was so strong that it managed to blow the monster back with great force, sending him crashing into roof of the school. “Rock you like a Hurricane,” Achilles said as he got in closer to Cypher.

“I bet you think that was clever,” Cypher said as he stood up and threw the spear to the side. “I think you deserve to see some more of my power." Cypher’s sword began to give off waves of colored energy.

“I can take anything you got,” Achilles said as lighting charged around his hand.

“Decode Refraction!” Cypher yelled as he launched a huge blast wave of multicoloured energy towards the rider, Achilles retaliating with a blast of lighting. The two attacks passed one another and hit their marks, the rider sent crashing to the ground. At the same time Cypher was hit with lighting, causing him to stumble. “This is what I get for taking a risk," Cypher said as sparks came off his body. "That attack leaves me vulnerable during the strike." He picked himself back up and spread his wings, “a retreat may be the better option. Hydrax will be whole soon and with his abilities, the rider will have no chance of winning.” With that, the monster took to the skies before flying off.

Meanwhile, on the ground, Flash had been knocked out of his transformation. Cypher’s attack was stronger than anything Flash faced before, but the armor had managed to withstand the bulk of it. “I-I need to warn the others,” Flash said as he tried to get up. He stumbled for a moment but soon moved as fast as he could to the school. jeez, has that guy been holding back this whole time? It almost makes me afraid to fight his again.

In the lab,Twilight was hard at work typing on her computer. Rarity and Trixie couldn't help but look over her shoulder at her work, even if they didn't understand it. Coco was sitting on a stool with the cullender on her head. She was more nervous than usual being hooked up to a computer. “And...got it,” Twilight said as she finished typing.

“Got what?” Trixie asked.

“The magical output signature. I figured there must be some link between the Magi-Beast and it’s host. Getting a better look at this Magi-beast’s unique signature got me a ton of data,” Twilight answered.
“So that monster is still out there?” Coco asked in shock.

“Calm down Coco," Rarity told her. "The more you stress, the worst things become." Coco responded by taking a few breaths.

“According to this, your remaining life force seems to be fifty-two percent,” Twilight said as she showed a meter on her computer. “I can assume you won’t start to fade away until over eighty percent has been drained so you have been handling yourself pretty well.”

“Barely,” Coco replied as she took off the helmet.

“I can't believe the rider would miss a monster,” Trixie said. “Can we find it?”

“Yeah," Twilight replied, "I think I can use that output signal to tune my scanner to detect its signature.” Twilight returned to typing before pulling out a device from her bag, which had a screen and antenna on it. When she turned it on, the screen shined a bright light. “Wow! Its close.”

“I’ll go find Flash and tell him,” Trixie said as she walked towards the door.

“No," Rarity said as she stood up, "I can do that Trixie. We were in the middle of something important before you barged in." The look on her face showed how serious she was.

“Okay, go find Flash.” Trixie said. She watched Rarity leave the room, then turned to the others. “What's her problem?”
“Maybe it’s a sign you should knock before entering a room,” Twilight answered while not looking up from her device.

Flash had to slow down to recover properly from his encounter with the enemy. He slowly made his way back to the science lab before turning the corner and running into Rarity, who was just as surprised to ran into him. “Rarity, thank goodness. I need to warn you…” Flash started.

“There’s a Magi-Beast, yes we figured that out. Twilight and the others are tracking it,” Rarity said.
This was another metal blow to Flash. Not only did he lose to Cypher but he also failed to defeat the first magi-beast he encountered today. “Well we need to go help th-” Flash started but all Rarity did was take both his hands in hers.

“We will Flash, but there's something you need to hear first." The seriousness of her tone surprised Flash.

“Um, Rarity, are you sure this is the best time?” Flash asked.

“No, but it needs to be said. I can see that your hurting,” Rarity said looking into his eyes. “You can say your fine all you want, but I know the feeling of heartbreak first hand so I know what it looks like. And I can see, ever so slightly, that you are still hurt.”

There was no getting around it for Flash. Rarity had him cornered and there was no way of getting out of it. “Alright, you got me It does still hurt, but there nothing I can do about it?”

Rarity smiled at him. “Well, you don't need to go through it alone. And you don't need to feel like your useless. For as long as I have known you, you have been nothing less than a true gentleman. You are proof chivalry isn’t dead and you try to make the lives of everyone you meet better. Any girl would be lucky to have you as their boyfriend and I have faith you will find her. You just need to follow the red string of fate,” she put focus on Flash’s little finger.

“Rarity,” Flash said before looking up at his friend. “I appreciate what you said but why now?” He asked.

“The heart is like glass, when it shatters it will hurt to pick up all the pieces. I just want you to know that the pain you feel may be unbearable but it will lead to what you're looking for. Like I said I have known heartbreak before,” Rarity said. “Now do you feeling better?”

“Actually,” Flash thought for a moment, "yeah. A little."

Rarity smiled hearing this. “Good, now let’s go catch up to the other.” Rarity lead the way the way, Flash hot on her heels.

As they ran, Rarity’s words kept ringing in Flash’s head. And as he thought about it, the weight he had been holding felt a bit lighter. Rarity’s pep talk had helped him recovered from his fight with Cypher, meaning he was ready to finish off Hydrax once and for all.

Flash and Rarity soon found Twilight, Trixie, and Coco at the sports field. Unfortunately Twilight was already engaged in combat with a fully recovered Hydrax with all seven heads. “How on earth did you find me?" Hydrax asked as he avoided the objects Twilight was throwing at him telepathically. "I was so careful to hide.”

“It was almost too easy,” Twilight said as she threw several rocks at the monster. Hydrax hit them away before spitting a spray of acid at the girl, Twilight trying to evade but not being fast enough. Fortunately, a wall of crystals formed to block the acid. Twilight turned to see Rarity running in. “Rarity, I know you like to be fashionable late but could you have cut it any closer.”

“Sorry darling but there was an urgent matter,” Rarity said as she formed several shard to launch at the monster.
As the two girls were fighting, Trixie and Coco were observing the fight from behind the bleachers. “Are you sure they will be alright?” Coco asked.

“Absolutely,” Trixie answered. “I’ve seen them take on much bigger monsters.”

Hydrax used his halberd to smash all the crystal projectiles. “You two are going to pay for interrupting my plan,” The monster declared.

“Well you deserve it for your doing to poor Coco,” Rarity shot him an angry scowl. Hydrax responded by spitting acid, Twilight spotting this and using her power to pull Rarity out of the way. “Thank you darling” she said as Twilight helped her up.

Hydrax was ready to charge with his weapon but was interrupted by a punch delivered by Achilles. “Hey, where did you come from!?”

“I should be asking the same thing,” The rider said as he cracked his knuckles.

“Are you sore because you couldn't beat me?” Hydrax mocked.

“I’m going to make triple sure that when this battle is over you will be going to Tartarus,” Achilles said as he took a fighting stance.

“And we’ll help you out,” Rarity said as she came up next to the rider. “Right Twilight?” She asked, only to get no reply. She looked around, "Twilight?" There she saw Twilight on the side with her magic scanner out.

“Yes," Twilight said to herself with a smile, "I finally have a chance to get first hand magic reading from the rider."

“Twilight!” Rarity yelled.

“Don’t worry about it," Achilles told her. "This guy was a pushover the first time I fought him Not to mention, I plan on beating him in one move!” With that last statement, he pressed the button on his driver.

“RIDER FEEDBACK!!!”

Several magical circles appeared around the rider before he jumped onto them. After the last one Achilles jumped off to perform a kick towards Hydrax. When the kick landed something strange began to happen. All the energy from the kick was focused onto Hydrax’s leg. It looked like the serpent head on the armor was coming alive as it came off his body and formed into its own independent body. Once the two were separated the body blew up, Achilles landing after a back-flip before glaring at the Magi-Beast. “So that's how you survived my attack the first time.”

“Indeed," Hydrax replied, "my power comes in handy in situations like this. But that not it's only use,” Hydrax let out a laugh as the other serpent heads began to show signs of life as well. They suddenly began to separate from his body, forming into reptile like creatures themselves. Each one of the creatures were all holding dagger and were ready to fight. “Lets see how strong you think you are when your out numbered.”

Achilles saw the army and gulped before turning to Rarity. “I think I need your help after all."

“Thought so” Rarity said as she elevated her arms and crystal hexagons.

The Hydrax lackeys all charged up on the two. One of then tried slashing at Achilles, which the rider responded to with a side step before countering with a punch. Another lackey attempted to stab the rider from the side but missed, leaving him open for Achilles to grab his arm and throw him to the ground.

Three of the lackeys ganged up on Rarity but she made quick work of them when the hexagon crystals began to rotate around her, knocking them all back. “You were a disgusting reptile before and now your just six times as revolting,” Rarity said.

“You want repulsive? I’ll give you repulsive,” Hydrax said as she he ran towards Rarity to swing his halber. Rarity responded to this by creating a wall that blocked thee attack successfully. This opened the monster up for a punch from Achilles.

Meanwhile, Twilight was eagerly observing the fight just in front of Trixie and Coco’s hiding spot. “Um," Trixie spoke up, "shouldn't you be helping?”

Twilight didn't look up from her scanner. “If your worried that Achilles and Rarity are outnumbered there no need. I scanned those other reptiles and their only one seventh of the original’s power. It's nothing the two of them can't handle.” A giddy smile appeared on the girl's face. “Not to mention, this data on the raider is incredible.”

She focused on the riders fighting as he performed a kick right to the monster's head. “The Rider’s armor does have an enhancement quality to it that busts all of his attributes. It’s not to the extent of Applejack or Rainbow, but it is what I would consider super human.”

As the rider fought on, the remaining goon started focusing all their attention on him. Suddenly Achilles found himself overwhelmed with the six monster all attacking him at once. “Dang it guys!" He pushed one away, only to almost get stabbed by another. "It’s really not sporting of you to all attack me at once. What happened to everyone gets their turn?” The next thing he knew, the lackeys all tried to slash him at once. He just managed to block using his spear, but felt himself be pushed down onto one knee.

“Oh no!” Coco yelled.

“I guess even riders can’t overcome getting dog piled,” Trixie said.

As the Rider was trying to get a defence up, Twilight noticed something happening. His driver was beginning to give off a golden glow. She then looked at rarity to see that her geode was giving off a similar light in purple. “Rarity," she called out, "see if you can lone Achilles some of your power."

Hearing this, Rarity saw the light as well. “Are you sure that’s going to help?”

“It worked with Rainbow Dash,” Twilight replied.

Putting her trust in Twilight, Rarity put her hand to the geode and a purple orb of light appeared. She threw the orb toward the rider, where it was soon absorbed by his driver. A large flash of light then exploded out of it, giving Achilles the chance to throw the goons back and gain some breathing room. He then looked at his hand to see a purple and white card appear, the word “Glamor” on the corner.

The rider turned back to Rarity and used the card to salute. “Thanks a ton,” he passed the button on his driver.

“LETS GO!!!”

“OK!”

Achilles then presented the card before slotting it into the driver. “Element change!” He yelled out before a white magical circle appeared. Once it passed over him, the armor’s colors changed to white with deep purple accents. The rider now had a pair of bulky shoulder pads, each with five purple diamonds embedded into them. His head crest was now a single horn and his eye plates were the deep purple. His red scarf was now tied into a more stylish way.

“FABULOUS! THE SHINING CRUSADER ON DAZZLING DISPLAY !”

“G-G-GLAMOR!”

“Oh yeah, Looking Good,” Achilles said as he inspected his new armor.

Rarity gave him a knowing smirk. “I wouldn't expect anything less from something created from my powers."

Hydrax growled “So? All you did was change colors. That still doesn't fix you numbers disadvantage,” He and his goons all laughed, only to be taken completely by surprise when one was hit by a beam of light that knocked him back. Looking at the rider the monster noticed that one of the diamonds on his shoulder armor was smoking. Seconds later, the diamonds detached before growing to the size of baseballs. They floated around Achilles, the rider suddenly knowing exactly what he could do with them.

“I don’t think so!" Hydrax raised his halberd, "we’re not scared of your little toys!”

“Suit yourself,” Achilles said as he directed to drones to attack. The diamond drones started to fly around the group of monsters. The goons tried to swat at the drones with their daggers, but they were too fast for them. One of the drones got behind one of the goons and shot a laser at it. The rest followed in shooting at the group of monsters. The goons tried to attack the drones but they were too small and to fast to hit.

The others all watched, wonder filly their eyes. “This is incredible data,” Twilight said as her eyes skipped from the fight to her scanner.

The group of monsters were so overwhelmed by the drones that they were all surrounded. “Shine on you crazy diamond,” Achilles said as she snapped his fingers. The drones then started to spin around the monsters at high speeds as they bombarded the group with laser blasts.
When the lasers stopped firing, only the original Hydrax was left. “Wh-what does that...even mean?” He asked as he stumbled forward.

"It means Goodbye,” Achilles said as he pressed the button in his driver

“OK!”

“GLAMOR FEEDBACK!!!”

The ten drones all took a position on either side of the rider. A white magical circle appeared in front of each Diamond as they charged with energy. “You are out of scapegoats," Rarity said as she pointed at the monster. "So this will be your end!"

“Fire!” Achilles followed as he thrusted his arm forward. On his command the drones all fired large blasts of energy all aiming for Hydrax.

“No!" Hydrax yelled as he was struck, "my plan was perfect. I was supposed to win this one!” Those were his last words before he exploded. The ten diamond drones all returned to their position on Achilles’ shoulder armor, he and Rarity turning for a victory pose.

A spectre like entity flew out of the explosion, returning to Coco and flying into her.
Soon after the battle was over, Achilles used his new drones to make sure that there was no sign of Hydrax left. Once the rider was absolutely sure the monster wasn't coming back, he went to see if Coco was alright. Twilight was using her scanner on Coco and confirmed that she was back to normal. “Everything look like its in order now. You have nothing to fear Coco."

“Oh that's wonderful,” Rarity said as she brought Coco in for a hug.

“Everything looks back to normal,” Achilles said as he joined the girls.

“Yeah," Twilight said as she turned to the rider, "thanks for everything."

“Oh yeah," Achilles noticed her device. "You were using that scanner thing the whole time."

“Yeah," Twilight said with a smile, "I did get a lot of data. But you saved someone’s life again. That's kinda incredible.” She bowed, “thank you.”

Achilles was at a lost of words. He was turning red under his mask which helped him keep his cool exterior. “It was nothing. Someone was in trouble and I helped out,” he said trying to to keep his composer.

Twilight gave the rider a nod before she realized something. “Wait, you said 'Element change' when you changed forms. That’s the same thing I called it."

“Oh...well,” Achilles slowly backed away. “Great minds think alike,” he said before he ran off. Before Twilight could stop him, the drones on the rider’s shoulders flew out and formed a stairway to the roof of the building.

“Jeez what was that about?” Twilight asked.

“People who were masks tend to be on the weird ones,” Trixie said as she walked pass Twilight. “Now that this whole ordeal is done, I need to get back to Sugarcube Corner before they run out of Peanut Butter Chocolate cake.”

Once Rarity saw Coco off the two girls made there way back to the science lab. As they entered the room they saw Flash packing up his things. “Oh hey, glad to see everyone is alright,” Flash said as he put on his backpack. “I figured we should end the day early because of what happened. “

“I think that was a good call Flash,” Rarity said as she walked over to the work station.

“Yeah," Twilight said as she did the same, "I need to get home to upload all the data I got."

“Are you sure you have to go home so early?" Flash asked, still trying to keep cool. "I was thinking we could all go to the diner and see if Pinkie can’t score us some free onion rings."

“Oh," Rarity said as she slung her bag over her shoulder, "that sounds delightful. I do feel a bit peckish."

They turned to Twilight, who thought for a moment before shrugging. “Well if you two are going, then I guess finding more about the rider can wait." She put away her magic scanner.With a plan in mind the three left the school.

“So Twilight," Flash asked as he and Twilight took the lead. "What info did you get on the rider?”

“Well I got a good look at his stats. Strength, speed, jump height,” Twilight said as they walked.

As she walked behind them, Rarity couldn't help but smile. Those two do look cute together. Really makes me think what it would have been like if things were different. Well it can’t be helped. Whoever Flash dose find in life, they are going to be very lucky. Rarity though to herself

Author's Note

hope you guys liked the chapter. Visual inspiration for the Glamor form came from Kamen rider Saga

editing for the chapter is provided by Banshee531

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Ride 5: Clash!!!

Thwack!

The bat hit the ball and sent it flying into the out field. The young boy ran as fast as he could to the base. The bases were loaded in the final inning of the game. It was the game before the play off for the freshman team. Walking up to the plate was a young orange skinned boy with deep blue hair that was covered by his helmet. It was clear on his face that the pressure was on and by the looks of it, the pitcher was going to take full advantage of it.

The boy tightened the grip on his bat as avoided looking at the pitcher. Then, after, taking a deep breath, the boy heard one of the spectators cheering from the crowd. “You can do it Base!” The boy turned to see that the cheering was coming from Flash Sentry. “Knock it out of the park bro!”

Flash’s cheering caused the boy named First Base to smile before taking his position. The pitcher griped the ball tight as he prepared to strike the kid out and win the game. He pitched a fast ball, but Base was ready and his bat made contact.

The ball was sent skyward and Base sprinted off of home. The outfield was scrambling to catch the ball but it hit the ground before the players knew it. Seeing this caused Base to run towards second and then third while the his team crossed the home plate. With three player home, the boy decided to go for a home run. The opposing team tried to get Base out but they failed. It’s was a grand slam and First Base won the game. The crowd cheered for the team’s victory, but none cheered louder the one whose little brother was responsible for this win.

Once the team finished celebrating, Base met up with Flash in the parking lot. “Way to go little guy," he said as he pulled his miniature into a hug. "I knew all that practice would pay off."

“Yeah," Base agreed, "couch really put me through the ringer. But I guess it was all worth it.”

“The team really owe this win to you,” Flash said as he messed up his brother’s hair with a smile on my face. “I'm so proud of you.”

“Yeah," Base then started to look down with a sheepish frown, "I just wish Mom could have seen it."

“I know Base, but we both know mom works hard for the both of us. And we can tall her all about it later tonight,” Flash said as he tried to cheer up his brother. “Now come on, why don’t we get home. I'm sure you must be exhausted after taking the team to the playoffs.”

The two walked across the parking lot till they got to Flash’s motorcycle. “I really miss your car."

“I know, but it was destroyed by a crazy Kirin monster and the isn't much I can do about that.” Flash gave his brother a helmet and stored his gear in the compartment under the seat. When the two bother ready, Flash started the engine and they drove off.

The baseball field wasn't too far from their house, so they arrived home in no time at all. As they pulled up, the two saw a purple sports car parked in the driveway. This caused Base to get excited. “That's mom car. She must have gotten off work early."

“Yeah and it looks like we have visitors as well,” Flash pointed out the red pick up truck in front of the house. “Looks like Big Mac’s truck."

He pulled his bike to a stop and killed the engine before the two entered the house, only to see that no one was in the living room. “We’re home!” Base yelled out.

“I’m in the kitchen!” An older woman’s voice replied from the other room. “We have company!”

“We saw,” Flash said as he put his helmet away. Base sat his gear next to the door before running towards the kitchen. Flash followed behind and when he entered, he saw Big Mac and Granny Smith sitting at the table. Sitting across from them was an older woman with scarlet skin and long wild blue hair. She was dressed in a gray suit with a vest and a purple ribbon tied around her neck that had a pendant in the middle. “It’s a real surprise to see ya home early mom.”

“Well I’m working on something very special,” Flash’s mom said as he picked up some papers on the table.

“Helping the Apples?” Base asked. “Did something bad happen?”

“No, no, nothing like that,” Their mother said.

“Ya ma here is just helping us out with some of our business happenings with Filthy Rich,” Granny Smith said.

“Well finished at this point,” The mother said before handing all the papers over to Big Mac.

“Wow there," Granny Smith said in surprise. "You sure work fast there Ms.Phoenix."

“What can I say," the woman known as Glint Phoenix replied. "I’m an excellent lawyer. And I enjoy helping a family that is so important to our town’s founding." The two women shook hand and after exchanging a few pleasantries, Big Mac and Granny Smith left.

Once she closed the door, Glint turned to her two sons. “Well now that that business is done with, I have some good new for you two."

“What is it?” Base said eagerly.

Glint shot him a warm smile. “Well, since those business dealings were so important to the Apple family’s farm, they invited us for dinner tomorrow night.

“Really? That sounds great,” Flash said.

“Yes," Glint agreed, "this will be the first in a long time when the three of us were able to be together.” She then brought her two children in for a hug, “I've really missed you two.”

Flash smiled as he and his brother leaned into the hug. “Us too, but we get why you can’t be around a lot. You work hard so the both can have a comfortable life. Ever since dad left...” Flash stopped talking, the mention of his father causing him to feel a mix of sadness and anger. Flash just pushed these emotions to the back of his head as to not ruin the moment. "And this diner will be fun.”

“I can’t wait,” Base exclaimed.

“Good to hear,” Glint said as he released the hug. She then walked to the doorway to get her purse.

Flash gave her a confused look. "Where are you going?”

“Well," Glint opened the door, "there's still cases I need to work on so I can make it tomorrow." She turned back to them, “I’ll leave you guys money to order pizza. Don’t stay up too late. I love you, bye." And with that, she stepped out the house.

Flash saw the money she left on the table and smiled before looking towards his brother. “I can't believe it," he said happily. "Tomorrow we are finally going to spend time with mom."

The next day, at lunch, Flash was talking to Trixie about what was going on later tonight. “This is going to be great,” Flash said

“It sounds great," Trixie agreed. "You get to be with your family and you get to eat food made by the Apples. Sounds like a fun night."

"You bet." Flash then sighed, staring down at his hamburger as he thought back. "Ever since our dad left, mom's always running herself ragged so me and Base have everything we need. I know I'm being a little selfish, but I wish she had a little more free time to spend with us."

“If you don’t mind me asking," Trixie said. "What did happen with your dad?”

This struck a nerve with Flash, but all he did was take a deep breath. “He left my mom before she started her own law firm. I was just six at the time and all I remember is that they were fighting before my dad left without a word. Since then, my mom has been working non-stop to provide for the two of us. Mom said that he was a dirt-bag and we are better off without him”

“Oh my,” Trixie said as she tried to digest what Flash just said.

“It’s fine,” Flash replied as he continued to eat his lunch.

As the two ate, they were soon interrupted by Sunset and Applejack. “Hey," Sunset said, "mind if we sit with you?’

Flash and Trixie both smiled, “Sure thing."

"The more the merrier," Trixie agreed.

The two sat down, with Sunset pulling out her favorite tome and began to write in it. “So whatcha writing there?” Trixie asked.

“Doing something I've been putting off for a while. I need to tell the Princess about all the crazy stuff that has been happening these past couple of weeks.”

“Why haven't you told her earlier?” Flash asked.

“Things have been crazy and I needed more info to give her a better report,” Sunset said as she began to write.

“You think she is going to come over to our side to help?” Flash asked.

“I don’t know, maybe. I’m sure she would jump to help out but the last thing I want to do is drag her away from something important. Plus I’m telling her about the rider so that might put her mind at ease."

“Oh," Trixie spoke up, "so now you trust the rider now?” She shot Flash a happy grin, knowing he'd been worried about Sunset's suspicions towards his alter-ego

“Not fully," Sunset replied. "But it may help the princess to know we aren’t fighting these monsters alone.

“Oh," Flash said awkwardly, "I was hoping I'd be able to say hi to her again”

Sunset let out a chuckle as she went back to writing. “I’ll be sure to mention that.”

“Hey Flash," Applejack then spoke up. "I hope ya'h excited for tonight."

“You know it,” Flash said with a smile.

“Glad to hear. Granny's pulling out all the stops tonight."

“Can’t wait,” Flash said with a smile before going back to his lunch.

Meanwhile

The loud echoes of smashes filled the air of the scrap yard. “Yahooo!” Terra, who was in his monster form, yelled out joyfully. He was currently doing battle with a larger built monster. This new monster was covered in armor and fur with a navy blue cloth covering his lower body. On the creature's head were a pair of large horns. “Come on, give me another one.”

The Magi-Beast let out a lows snort before getting into position. ”RRRAAAAAAAAAA!” The monster yelled as he charged at orange monster. Terra tool his position as he held the monster back. Terra was pushed back a few feet back before he stepped to the side and caused the monster to barrel head first into a pile of scrape.

“Haha," Terra laughed as he watched the monster recover from his crash. "Cypher, this new Magi-Beast you created is great. He’s so strong and really understands my love of destruction,”

“Well I’m happy I could give you a playmate," Cypher told them. "But as far as I’m concerned, it's a failure!” He punched a rusty car to show his frustration.

Terra frowned, “don’t call Crasher a failure. He’s great," he patted the Magi-Beast's shoulder. "Strong, tough, and doesn't talk that much. A man of action after my own heart."

“Terra, The Doctor has given me four cards to create Magi-Beasts with and none of them have become whole or came close to defeating the rider." He turned to the two, "I don’t see anything of accomplishment in the work I have done. And worst, not even I could do anything grant the Doctor’s wish to stop the rider.”

“Well your going to have to go back to him eventually," Terra pointed out as he threw his arms behind his head. "You're meant to report to him eventually. I mean, even I gave Doc the info I gathered on my mission. By the way, I still wonder why he needed me to do recon anyway.”

“It probably has to do with her awakening,” Cypher said in a sombre tone. He took a deep breath before he started to walk towards the exit of the scrap yard. “I guess letting Crasher run free will and gathering data will prolong me having to face the Doctor with my failure.”

“Aww, Cypher. You sound like a little kid who got in trouble with his parents,” Terra said as he and Crasher followed their winged ally.

“That comment stings more coming from you,” Cypher said begrudgingly.

After classes had finished, Flash and Trixie were busy on the sidewalk of main street. Trixie had changed into a performing outfit with a table set up in front of her. “...so long story short, Drum Roll had do drive his grandma to the state Bingo Championship and that's why we aren't having band practise today.” Flash finished his story as Trixie continued to shuffle a deck of cards. “So is street magic how you usually spend your time after school?”

“When I don't have Ogres and Oubliettes. I always need to practise my up close magic and slide of hand,” Trixie said as she cut the deck and fanned the cards before having them vanish with a flick of her wrist. “I can’t rely on smoke bombs my whole career.”

“So are you going to pull coins out of kids ears?” Flash asked as he started to laugh. Trixie was not amused by his comment, as indicated by her crossing her arms. All of a sudden Flash’s laughter was cut off, as somehow the deck of cards Trixie once had came flying out of his mouth. Flash was dumbfounded as a grin started to takeover Trixie’s face. “Ok, I need to know how you did that.”

“Yeah," Trixie said as she pulled a set of metal ring out of her hat, "never going to happen." She then gave him a suspicious look. "By the way, shouldn't you be getting ready for your dinner tonight?”

Flash pulled out the seven of clubs from his mouth before answering. “We aren't doing anything fancy, so how I am now is fine. Now if it was Rarity's, then I may need to break out my suit.”

“Look Out!” A pedestrian yelled out to cut the two’s conversation short.

Looking down the road, Flash saw Crasher barreling forward. Cars were sent flying into the air as they made contact with his horns. When he finally stopped he let out a mighty roar. “RRRAAAAAAAAAAAAA!”

Everyone in the area went running, but Trixie responded to the appearance of the monster by turning over her table and hiding behind it. “Would you look at that, another magic act interrupted by a monster,” Trixie said as Flash joined her behind there barrier. “I wonder if I can incorporate that some how. Can't be any harder then having a tiger on stage.”

“It looks like a Yak. I don't know how impressive that would be in a magic act,” Flash said as he poked his head out to see the monster. “Would Sunset’s world have yaks? I guess they would,”

“Looks like everyone ran off," Trixie said after scanning the area. "Your clear to transform.

“Great,” Flash said as he pulled out his driver. He ran behind Crasher and put on the driver. He then pulled out the Glamor card and pressed the button on the driver. “Henshin!”

“OK!”

“FABULOUS! THE SHINING CRUSADER ON DAZZLING DISPLAY! ”

“G-G-G-GLAMOR!”

Crasher then turned around to see Flash change into his new white armor. Three of the drones detached themselves from his shoulders and positions themselves in front of him. “Hey mop head," Achilles taunted. "Why don’t you pick on someone who isn't a parked car."

The monster let out a loud snort as he charged at the rider horns first. Achilles responded by having his drones shoot at the beats which looked to have been doing damage. However even with the damage the lasers was causing, the hairy monster continued to charge. At the last minute Achilles rolled out of the way and have a lamppost take the attack instead. “What the!?" He watched as Charger pulled himself away from the dented lamppost, not even appearing to be injured. "I would have thought he'd at leis slow down if I shot at him. “

“Maybe he is too dumb to register pain," Trixie said from behind her table. "He doesn't look too bright and the fact that he hasn't said a word kinda supports that."

“That just make him even more dangerous,” Achilles said. The rest of his drones flew out and quickly formed a circle around Crasher. The drones the took positions on the ground before shooting their beams straight up into the sky to form a cage. “There, that'll keep collateral damage down a bit.

Crasher looked at the lasers in bewilderment. He tried to touch the beam but ended up burning the tip of his finger. “RRAAAAAAA!” The monster let our a might yell before bringing both his fists down to the ground and smashed it. The chunks of rock caused the drones to go flying and destroyed the cage.

“Ok," Achilles said in a dumbfounded tone, "this guy'll just smash through anything.” He then pulled out another card, “time for the direct approach." He slotted the card into the Driver.

“OK!”

“R-R-R-RIDER!”

In his Rider form Achilles extended his spear and ran towards the monster. Crasher saw the Rider’s approach and swung his arms, but Achilles jumped to avoid it. He then hit the monster with his spear. Crasher punched again but it didn’t make contact. The monster let out a snort at his miss.

“Is punching really all you can do?" Achilles asked. "You need to throw in some combinations...like this!” Achilles used his spear to hoist himself up to perform a kick to Crasher’s head before pulling out the spear and performing a slash.

Crasher stepped back from the attack, but was quick to get back to the offensive. He grabbed Achilles by the head and lifted him into the air. The rider was powerless inside of the Magi-Beast’s grip. “SMAASAASH!” Crasher yelled and he forced the rider into the ground.

“AUGH!” Was the only sound that came from the rider, as his body formed in imprint in the pavement. Once the rider was down the monster let out a snort before running off.

“Flash!" Trixie rushed over to the rider, "are you ok?!”

Flash let out a moan as he sat himself up, “yeah. I would be alot worse if it wasn't for the armor." Trixie helped him out of the him shaped hole, then transformed back to normal.

“Why did he run off like that?” Trixie asked.

“Like you said, he’s not that smart. Probably thought I was down and out after that last hit." Flash began to dust himself off. “Unfortunately, a stupidly strong Magi-Beast is the last thing I need. Now I need to track down the host”

“Where do you think we should start?” Trixie asked.

“I don’t know, but finding that living force of destruction needs to be my top priority. Flash pulled out his phone, “I need to call mom and say I can’t come to dinner.”

Trixie frowned at this. “But Flash, you have been looking forward to this."

“I know, but I need to think of others first. That what a rider does,” Flash said as his phone began to call. “Hey mom…”

At the supermarket Glint was roaming the ales with a cart full of goods. She was just about to turn into the baking section, her phone went off. “Hello” Glint said as she answered the phone. “Oh Flash, I’m so glad you called. I have a bit of a dilemma about tonight. I want to make a desert but I can't decided what to make. I was thinking an apple pie but then I thought that they might be sick of apple pie or they already made one. Maybe a chocolate moose,” the mother explained as she talked to her son.

“Go with the chocolate moose. There is no way you can make a better pie then Granny Smith,” Flash answered.

“Good point. Thank Honey,” Glint said as she took a bar of baking chocolate from the shelf. “So what happened to warrant a call in the middle of the day?”

“Well ya see,” Flash started before struggling to get the words out. “Something happened and my friends need my help. I know this dinner is important for everyone, but I don’t think I can make it.”

Glint was silent for a moment before speaking. “I'm sorry Flash but I can’t let you do that. You know I wouldn’t normally be saying this, but it has been a long time since we spent time together as a family. Unless you have a good excuse."

Now Flash’s turn to be silent. He knew that his mother would let him go off to stop a magi-beats but he couldn't say that or that he is the rider. He couldn’t think of any kind of situation that his mom will believe and get out of this dinner. After a minute Flash let out a sigh. “I…I be there,” He finally said.

“Thank you honey,” Glint said with a smile. “I’ll meet you at the Apple’s house, Love you, bye.”

Flash let out a sigh as he put his phone away. “Well, looks like there’s no getting out of it."

“You make it sound like a bad thing,” Trixie commented.

“It’s not, but that just means more time for that hairball to rampage and hurt people."

“How long till you have to be there?”

“About two hours."

“That still gives us a lot of time to try to find the host," Trixie assured him. "I’m pretty sure someone would have seen something related to where that thing came from."

Elsewhere, Terra had rejoined with Crasher and was currently leading him down a back trail. As always, he had a bag of burgers in his hand that he was snacking on. “Jeez buddy, I turn away for five minutes to grab a snack and you go wreck six blocks. I’m so proud,” Terra said as he took a bit from his burger. “Mmh, whoever decides to put pineapple on a burger is a genius.”

Crasher simply snorted as he followed humanoid. “Oh," Terra gave the monster a wrapped burger, "I didn't offer you anything." Crasher looked at the morsel for a moment before putting the whole thing in his mouth, wrapper in all. After swallowing it, Crasher let out grunts that indicated that he was happy. "Glad you like it. Consider it part one of the big surprise I have.”

The two continued down the trail before reaching their destination. Spread out before them was an orchard of apple trees. “Ya want to know what's better than burgers? Becoming whole. And you'll get to do that in a way I know you love,” Terra said as he turned to Crasher with his arms stretched out. “Destroy this whole place, plunge your host into despair, and absorb all of their life force in one go."

Crasher responded to Terra’s words by letting out more grunts of joy and pounding his fist together. This caused Terra’s smile to grow bigger. Unfortunately he wasn't prepared for Crasher’s charging into the orchard of apple trees.

Glint was currently driving her purple sports car down a long stretch of road, First Base sitting in the passenger seat holding a covered tray. It wasn’t too long before the car pulled up to the the rural looking house. After knocking on the door, Applejack opened it to greet the two. “Well howdy there?” Applejack said as she let the two in.

“Mmh something smells good,” First Base said once Applejack closed the door.

“That'll be dinner cooking” Applebloom said as she ran down the stairs. She then walked up to First Base to take the covered tray. “I’ll take this here to the kitchen.”

Glint nodded. “That’s Chocolate Moose, so keep it in the refrigerator."

“So where's Flash?" Applejack asked. "When I saw him at lunch and he looks like he couldn't wait to get here.”

“Oh, he said he will be coming by later,” Glint said in a cheerful tone. Right before everyone was about settle down, a huge crashing sound shook the house. “What on earth was that!?”

“Ah don’t know,” Applejack said as she ran towards the back door. “It came from the orchard. Ah need to check if Big Mac is alright. She ran out, Glint and First Base following out of curiosity to see what was going on.

When they got outside, Applejack found her older brother looking confused at a fallen tree. The odd thing about the tree was that it looked to have been ripped out of the ground, roots and all. “What is going on out here!?” Applejack asked. Big Mac responded with a shrug to indicate he didn’t know.

As if to answer everyone’s questions, the sound of cracking wood filled the air. “AAAAAAHHHHHHHHHH!” Crasher yelled as he emerged from the orchard to make his presents

“Mom," First Base said as he hid behind his mother, "it’s one of those Magi-beasts I’ve seen online.”

“So that’s what they are,” Glint followed as she tried to comfort her son.

“Didn't think that thing'd follow me home,” Big Mac said.

“You seen this hairball before,” Applejack asked.

“Eeyup. Some feathery monster swooped in front of me this morning and then that thing appeared out of nowhere."

Applejack frowned at this before turning to glare daggers at Crasher. “So ya using my big brother as a host?” Crasher responded with a snort. “Big Mac get Applebloom into the house. This just got personal,” She cracked her knuckles, Big Mac did as he was told and took his youngest sister into the house.

“Applejack," Glint spoke up, "do you want me to call the police or something?”

“No need," Applejack said as she put her hands on the downed tree. "I’m know how to hold my own with big guys like him!" With a single hand she picked it up and threw it at the monster. Crasher simply held out his fist and smashed the tree to pieces. Seeing that was all Glint needed to see before she and her son rushed into the house. “Ah feel ah ought to warn ya, we don’t take too kindly to trespassers.” Applejack said as she got into a fighting stance.

“RRRRRAAAAAAHHHHHHHH!!!!!” Crahser responded.

“Alright then, but you asked for it,” Applejack used her strength to launch herself forward. Once she got close she delivered a right hook into the monster’s face. Crasher rubbed his face in the spot he was hit before retaliating with his own punch. Applejack put her arms up to block but she was still pushed back by the force. The farm girl dug her boots into the dirt to stop herself. “Okay, seems like ya'h tougher than you look there.”

Flash was driving down the road to meet with his family. He has spent the time leading up to this moment to look for any sign of where Cypher may have been or the host of Crasher. “Well that was a huge waste of time,” Flash said into the headset in his helmet.

“I know,” Trixie said on the other side of the call. “I’ll keep looking while you go to dinner.”

“Thanks Tricks. Hopefully a break from all this will help me think of how I can beat him,” Flash ended the call, but as soon as he hung up his phone rung again. He pressed the button on his headset, “hello?”

“Flash!” Glint said in a panic tone.

“Mom, what's wrong?” Flash asked.

“One of those monsters are attacking here,” Glint yelled out. This caused Flash’s eyes to go wide. He ended up pulling over on the side of the road so he can focus on the conversation. “Please Flash, stay away till this thing is all sorted out.”

“I understand mom,” Flash said before the call ended. He lifted up his visor so he can take a deep breath. “I understand that I’m going to have to ignore what you say mom," he pulled out his driver. "Fortunately, I think you would be okay with it if you knew why." He placed the driver on his waist before revving up his bike.

As he got back on the road. He pulled out the rider card before slotting it into the belt. “Henshin!”

“OK!”

“R-R-R-RIDER!”

As the bike passed threw the magical circle it was transformed into the Machine Balius and Flash into his rider form. Once he was transformed he sped as fast as he could to Applejack’s house.

Applejack was fighting off the Magi-Beast as hard as she could. She picked up a large rock and threw it the monster, but Crasher didn’t even flinch as he used his horns to crack the rock to pieces. “Jeez," Applejack said as she duck away from a flying piece of rock, "does this guy ever get tired?”

“RAAAAA!” Crasher yelled to indicate that he wasn’t happy with the prolonged battle that was happening. He then crouched down on all fours before charging at full speed. Applejack steadied herself as the monster got closer once she was able, Applejack grabbed onto his horns and pushed back.

With all her strength she was able to slow the Magi-Beast down, but she was still pushed along the ground. “Ya'h think a’m gonna just lay down cause some big, dumb, monster comes stomping by and destroying ma'h family's livelihood?” Applejack asked as she fought on. The two seem to have been in a deadlock till an engine sound filled the air.

Coming around the bend was the Kamen Rider. Applejack saw this out of the corner of her eye, then used all her strength to push Crasher into the path of the motorcycle. Seeing this, Achilles pulled the handle bars up to perform a wheelie, hitting the monster with his front wheel.

Crasher cried out as the still spinning tire grinded against it, until it finally managed to jump a safe distance away

“Glad I could get here before that thing caused any major damage,” Achilles said as he parked his bike next to Applejack.

“Same here,” Applejack said in response.

Achilles got into a fighting position as Crasher recovered from getting a face full of rubber. “Any idea on how stop him?”

“Not really," Applejack replied. "He’s like a bull with a bucket of crabs on his back." But then, out of nowhere, the farm girl noticed that her necklace was starting to glow along with the riders driver. “But a'h think this looks promising.”

Applejack then took the energy in her hand before handing it to Achilles. The rider then brought the orb of energy to the driver before it transformed into a new card. This new card was orange with a red stripe. On the corner of it was the word “Knuckle.”

“This looks very promising,” Achilles said. Unfortunately, Crasher saw the opening and rushed at the two. Applejack and Achilles both dived out of the way to avoid the attack.

“This guy sure is getting annoying,” Applejack said.

“Couldn’t agree with you more,” Achilles said as he slotted the card into the driver. “Element change!"

“OK!”

"HUSSLE, MUSCLE, TRUE METAL OF STRENGTH!”

“K-K-K-KNUCKLE!"

The magical circle appeared and passed over the rider. His colors changed to orange with red accents and green eye plates, with new chest armor but no shoulder pads. On his arms, the rider had a pair of large gauntlets with yellow knuckle bracers on them. “Hmm," Achilles said as he shifted around to get a feel for the armour, "this one feels pretty solid."

“GRRRRRRRRR!” Crasher growled. He didn’t seem to be phased by the rider’s new look.

Achilles put up both his fists, his scarf fluttering in the wind, as Crasher dug up the ground with his foot. The two started each other down as the sun began to set and a silence fell over the orchard. After a moment, Crasher charged at the rider. Achilles followed suit with a charge of his own. The two’s fists collide with one another. The rider was quicker then the monster and was able to get in a three hit combo on the beast. Crasher was thrown back thanks to Achilles’ increased strength. “Not so tough now, huh?"

“Hey," Applejack yelled out as she ran towards the rider, "mind giving me a boost!?”

“No problem,” Achilles said as he crouched down and locked his fingers together. Applejack gave the rider a smile before jumping into the riders hands. With the two’s combined strength, Applejack was sent high into the air. As the farm girl fell, she got into position to perform a kick right into the chest of Crasher. After the hit Applejack slid back to the rider’s side. “Wow, nice kick."

“Ah’ve had practise,” Applejack responded.

“ME SMASH RIDER!!!!” Crasher yelled, to express how angry he was now. He than charged at the rider to deliver several punches. He got a few punches in before Achilles managed to raise his arms to block.

“You need calm down," Achilles told him. "People don't like it when you smash everything." He then held out his fist before the front half of his gantlet launched out to hit the monster in the chest. This rocket punch put a good amount of distance between the two. “See, he said as a cable reeled the fist back into its original spot, "it’s not fun to be hit like that."

“Cool. I didn’t think you could do something like that,” Applejack said as with a tip of her hat.

“Yeah, I’m sure it will come in handy. But before anything, I’m going to send this guy to Tartarus!” Achilles turned back to the monster, as he slammed his fist onto the button on the driver.

“KNUCKLE FEEDBACK!!!”

Two magical circles then formed around the rider's gauntlets before he dashed towards Crasher. Once he was close enough, he unleashed a flurry of punches one after another. The monster held strong for a moment before the hits began to do damage. The attack finished with Achilles delivering an uppercut to Crasher's jaw. The hit landed Crasher onto his back, as dozens of magical circle marked on his body. “AAAAHHHHH!!!” Crasher yelled before he exploded.

“And ya better not come back,” Applejack said. She then let out a sigh as she took off her hat. “Whooow, thanks for saving ma'h brother.”

“Oh it’s no problem,” Achilles said. The Rider then returned to his default form and walked over to his bike.

“Hey, wait!” Applejack yelled out before running to catch up to Achilles. “Hey, we are having a little get together. Why don’t you join us?”

Achilles was quiet for a moment is he mounted his bike and started the engine. “That sounds nice, but I have somewhere I need to be and I've already kept them waiting long enough.” With that he began to drive off.

As Applejack watch the rider leave, everyone else ran out of house. “Jeez Applejack. You were so cool out there,” Applebloom said as she jumped up to here sister.

“Achilles’ new form was cool too. He has a rocked fist now,” First Base added.

“I didn’t think you and your friends dealt with such dangerous creatures,” Glint said.

“Yeah, things can get pretty hairy. Good things we don’t have to deal with it alone. A'h was lucky it was the same this time,” Applejack said as they all watch the Rider drive off into the sunset.

“ ...And then the yak monster exploded,” First Base recapped as he threw his hands up to punctuate his last word. “You missed such a cool fight Flash.”

After the dinner shared by the Apple and Sentry families, everyone was in the living room enjoying dessert. “Yeah," Flash said. "But if I came in at that time, I would have just gotten in the way."

“We all safe now and that’s all that matters,” Glint said. She then scooped in a fork full of pie into her mouth. “Mmh, Flash was tight. There was no way I would have been able to beat this,” She said with a look of delight.

“Don’t sell yourself short. This fancy pudding you made is just as good as it looks,” Applejack said as she took a bite of the chocolate moose.

“Well I do have a talent for gourmet desserts,” Glint said as she stood up. She than walked over to Flash and First Base on the couch and took a seat between the two. “But nothing is better than spending the night with my two favorite boys.”

“Moooom!” First Base yelled out.

“Come on First Base. No need to act that way. There is no shame in having your mom love you,” Flash said as Glint bright the two in for a hug. The Apples all laughter at the sign of affection from the visiting family.

Miles away form the warm sight of family from the Apple residents was an abandoned hospital. It was devoid of any hope with no signs of life. However, there were those that called this decrepit building home.

Cypher and Terra walked down the hallway to the operating room. Though Cypher was his usual stone face self, internally he was dreading what was to come. Once they got to their destination, they saw that the light was on above the door.

“Just be cool,” Terra told him.

Soon the doors burst open. Walking out was a man dressed in doctors scrubs. The man’s face was covered by a surgical mask and goggles. “She is finally stable again,” he said before noticing the two in front of him.

“Doctor,” Cypher said as he dropped to his knees. He bowed his head towards the Doctor. “I have failed you. Not a single one of the Magi-Beast I have created has become whole. Nor have I have been able to defeat the rider. And for this, I apologies."

The Doctor was silent as he walked up to Cypher. He looked down at the younger man who had just looked raised his head. The Doctor patted Cypher in his head as a way of conferring him. “Cypher, you have no need to apologize. I could never be disappointed in my first success. I would rather you have defeat the rider but I will never be disappointed in you."

“D-Doctor,” was all Cypher could say as he stood up.

“Come along,” The Doctor said as he walked past the two. The three soon enters a large room filled with odd machines. “I’m actually glad you guys came by cause it’s about time for some restructuring.”

“What do you mean?” Terra asked

The Doctor opened one of the machines to reveal several new Magi-beast cards. “Terra," he turned to the man in question, "you will be taking over Magi-beast production as well as data collecting."

“Aw man,” Terra groaned. “Wait, that means I can finally fight the rider. Finally, I can have a real chance.”

“What about me?” Cypher asked hesitantly.

“You are the only one I can trust to do this. All my planning has been for this moment,” The Doctor said. Though it was covered, mouth turned into a twisted smile. Everything was starting to fall into place.

Author's Note

Again a big thanks to Banshee531

I feel I should not the time this doc takes place. The events of this story occurr. After season 1 of the shorts.

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Ride 6: Another Brick in the Wall

The students of Canterlot High were all wound up tightly.

It was exam week and all the students were stressing out over all the tests their teachers were assigning. To all the student body, it was as if they were going through a war zone. Lunch time was the only time the students were able to relax and Flash took full advantage of it.

“I can’t take all this studying anymore,” Flash groaned, as he pushed his grilled cheese away and hit his head on the table. An action everyone else on the cafeteria seem to imitate.

“I thought you would be happy about this," Trixie said as she filed her nails calmly. "You get to be tutored by Twilight."

Her comment made Flash go red for a moment, luckily his face was still planted on the table so no one saw it. “I’m grateful that Twilight is helping me out, but that still doesn’t make exams any less stressful.” Flash spin his head around on the table, allowing him to look up at his friend and gave her a quizzical look. “Why aren’t you so tired. All these tests are exhausting.”

“Haven’t you been paying attention," Trixie responded with in an uninterested tone. "I’m amazing"

“What about trigonometry?” Flash asked with a smirk, which increased when Trixie froze and got a panicked look.

“This may come as a shock, but even the Great and Powerful Trixie has flaws."

Soon, out of nowhere, Fluttershy came to sit at their table before putting her head down on it right next to Flash’s. “Are the tests draining the life out of you too Fluttershy?” Flash asked.

“You don’t know the half off it,” Fluttershy said as she rose up to revealed that she was holding a purple and green puppy. “It’s so bad that I needed to ask Twilight if I could borrow Spike, to help calm me down. My other animal friends are trying to help as well, but it's not enough." As soon Fluttershy said that, her bag opened to let out her pet bunny Angel along with a few birds that landed in her hair.

“Glad to see you guys,” the talking dog greeted Flash and Trixie.

“Hey Spike,” Flash said before returning attention to Fluttershy. “I’ve never seen you so stressed out. Well I have, when your on stage, but not with something like a school test.”

Fluttershy pouted as she hugged Spike closer. "Well it’s not just my tests that I'm worried about. It’s my brother’s."

“Ufff," Trixie said knowing full well what Fluttershy’s situation, "Zephyr. Now I understand why your so worried,”

Fluttershy prospected to hug Spike tighter to calm herself down, almost cutting off his air. “He already failed one of his exams and he can’t fail his makeup...” She stopped as she didn't want to think about that.

“What’s wrong?" Spike asked as he pushed Fluttershy's arms open enough for him to breath. "Can’t you guys just help the guy study?”

The three gave him an 'are you serious' look. Flash then asked, “you haven’t met Zephyr, have you?" Spike responded with a nod of his head. “The only thing Zephyr has ever worked hard on, are ways to slack off and flirting with Rainbow." Fluttershy let out a sigh and place spike onto the table as she laid her head down again. Angel and her birds to comfort her.

“Well if your so worried about your brother, why not help him study?” Spike suggested.

“I really do want to help Zephyr out," Fluttershy explained. "But unfortunately, being around him tends to bring out a nasty side of myself." Spike raised an eyebrow at this, obviously being unaware that Fluttershy even had a nasty side.

“Well what if you had some help,” Flash offered. “We may still be whipped from our exams but at less there over for us.”

Fluttershy through about this for a moment. “Well, it couldn't hurt. And I really want my brother to not fail." One of the birds inherit hair and Fluttershy nodded in agreement. “Beatrice thinks it’s a good idea too.”

“Hey!” Trixie yelled out in protest. “I didn’t volunteer to help that bum out.”

“What happens with you being amazing. Odds are we going to need all the help we can,” Flash said with a misgives smile. At this point in the two’s friendship, Flash knew just the right words to say to hey Trixie to assist him.

Trixie knew this fact as well and was not happy about it. Still Flash challenges her pride and that was something she was not going to take laying down. “Fine but I take no responsibility if the guy blows it.” She then turned to Fluttershy, "and you have to help me with studying for trigonometry." Fluttershy smiled as she nodded, agreeing to the terms.

“Alright," Flash stood up, "now where is he? We don’t have much time to prepare for make ups."

Fluttershy thought again, going over her brother's schedule in her head. “I think he’s in the back courtyard for his mid day meditation."

“Then let’s go,” Flash declared as he picked up Spike. However before the three left the cafeteria, a loud growling filled the air. The two girls turned back to see flash with a goofy smile and his hand behind his head. “Sorry, mind if I finesh my lunch first?” This made the other three burst out laughing at his antics.

On the roof of the school, Terra was in his human form while pacing back and forth.

He was staring furiously at the Magi-Beast card he was holding. The card portrayed a group of spherical looking insects with wings. “Why can’t you just tell me who your host is!?” Terra yelled at the card. The card did nothing but glow the same way it did when he entered the area. “A bunch of stressed out teenagers are the perfect host for making a completed Magi-Beast in no time. But this stupid thing won’t tell me who your best host is.”

Soon the noise of an opening door took Terra's attention. Looking over the edge, the young man saw Trixie, Flash, Fluttershy, and Spike walk out of the building. “Ooh," Terra told himself as he watched, "this may be interesting."

The three teenagers and talking dog exited the building and moved to the back courtyard. It wasn’t long before the met up with Fluttershy’s little brother. The young man was currently 'meditating' under a tree. When he heard footsteps, he opened his eyes and saw four heading his way. “Oh hey big sis. Here to chill out with me?” Zephyr asked as he shot finger guns to the group.

“No," Trixie told him, "we are not here to 'chill out'."

“Um...yeah Zephyr, If you don’t mind…” Fluttershy started before Flash tapes her on the shoulder.

“More assertive,” he suggested.

“Right,” Fluttershy nodded as she put on a more serious face. “Zephyr, we are taking you to the library and helping you study for you makeup exams.” This time, he tone was completely serious...but that faulted when Zephyr stared laughing.

“That’s a good one Flutters,” Zephyr said as he got up.

“I’m serious!" Fluttershy cried “we will help you study! As your big sister, I won’t let your fail a second time.”

“Relax Fluttershy. I know exactly what I’m doing,” Zephyr said with a cheeky smile.

“Really?” Flash questions with scepticism.

"Yup," Zephyr said. "I’m going to wing it." This statement caused the four to almost anime fall, with Fluttershy being the first to straighten up and glare at her brother.

“That’s what made you fail in the first place!” Fluttershy was really losing her cool now. Luckily, after a few deep breaths, she regained her composure. “I’m sorry, but you can't just drift through life without putting in any effort.”

“But studying is hard,” Zephyr whined.

“That’s why we’re going to try to help you,” Fluttershy said.

"Emphasise on try," Trixie said as Zephyr tried to come up with an excuse.

“Jezz," Spike said, "now I see what you guys were talking about."

As the two siblings were talking, Terra continued to spy. The two going back and forth got boring very quickly, making Terra about to leave until he noticed the Magi-Beas card was glowing brighter. “So that loser is the lucky winner. That can work nicely,” He said with a grin taking over his face. He then took aim before throwing the card towards the teens. The card flew through the air until it hit Zephyr in the back of the neck. The teen fell to his knees while his sister stepped back, as a mass of energy emerged from Zephyr’s body.

The mass of energy soon formed into an oval-shaped insect like creature. It’s primary color was cyan with pink horizontal stripes. It had an extra set of arms as well as a pair of compound eyes covering the top part of its body. “Buzzzzzz, I’m hungry for destruction!” Monster announces as he raised his two right arms.

Flash acted quickly, giving Spike to Trixie before dashing towards his other friends. He tackled Fluttershy and Zephyr to the ground before the monster attacked. “You guys need to get out of here, fast. I’ll buy you some time,” Flash said.

Fluttershy stared up at him, “we can’t leave you alone Fla-”

“You don’t need to tell me twice,” Zephyr interrupted before he made a mad dash towards the building.

“I’ll be fine. Just go and get help." The monster tried to attack again but Flash rolled out of the way. “ GO!” He yelled, Causing Fluttershy to run away. Trixie gave Flash a nod. which he returned, before she followed Fluttershy in their escape. Once they were safe, Flash slapped on his driver and slotted the card in. “Henshin!”

“R-R-R-RIDER!!!”

Once the transformation was complete, the monster rushed up to punch Achilles. The rider dodged the attack before pulling out his blaster and began firing at the monster. “There’s no way I’m going to get beaten by a bug,” Achilles said.

“I’m sorry to disappoint you, buzzz. You won’t be able to swat me away.” The monster raised his top set of arms. All of a sudden, some of the stone benches began to levitate. He then thrusted his hands forward to launch the floating objects towards the rider.

"WOW!" Achilles acted fast and used his blaster to break up the benches. Unfortunately the debris kept moving forward, causing the rider to jump and avoid the rocks. “Dang," Achilles said, "I didn’t think an insect would be telepathic." The rider then went on the offensive, getting close to the monster to deliver several punches to its ovel body. He then fired off a few shots point blank, to push the insect back. “I’m guessing that ability was the only trick you had,” he said as he continued to bombard the monster with his blaster

Back on the roof, Terra was enjoy the fight. “ Looks like Pixybob needs some help,” he said as he stood up from his perch. He then jumped off the roof and landed three floors down unharmed with a bang. “Oh. I’ve have been waiting so long for this.”

“What the?!” Achilles asked as he took notice of the new arrival.

“Oh please," Terra said with a smirk. "Don’t stop playing on my account."

Between the fact that this strange man doesn’t seem to flinch by the sight of the Magi-Beast, coupled with his impossible decent from the roof, Flash quickly came to a conclusion. “Are you connected to Cypher?” The rider asked as he avoided another attack.

“We’re besties. Of course he would never admit it,” Terra said with a smile. He then pulled his stylized buckle and placed it around his waist as well as a card. The card had the image of a normal house ready to attack. He slowed the card into the buckle with an unnatural smile. “And I have been looking forward to this fight.”

"EARTH PONY!”

The ball of lights came out and took their position on his body before Terra was transformed into his monstrous form.

“So your the same kind of Magi-Beast as Cypher?” Achilles said.

“HAHAHAHA!” Terra bellowed out so hard that his had to bend backwards. “Oh man, that’s funny. But I can’t blame ya for thinking that. If I’m going to send you into the next world, I want you to know just how hopeless it is to fight us.”

“And what’s that supposed to mean?” The rider asked.

“First off," Terra took a step forwards. "We like to call ourselves The Advanced.” His heavy armored hoof hit the ground with such force that the ground shook beneath him. “We are the powers that a Magi-Beast unlocks when it becomes whole. After all we’re still human within these bodies and that’s where a Magi-Beast’s power comes from. All the fights you’ve had so far are peanuts compared to us.”

This revelation caused Achilles to think back to his fight with Cypher. "He’s not all talk. I only made it out of my fight with Cypher threw pure luck."

“Hey Buzzz, I’m the one that’s going to take this guy out!” Pixybob said as he walked up to Terra.

“Come on" Terra said with a wave of his hand. "Lets all play nice here." Before anyone could have responded, the Advanced lunged towards Achilles to deliver a powerful blow to his chest. However instead of being sent flying, there was no force at all. Achilles remained stationary with no damage at all. Though the rider couldn’t tell what was stranger. The lack of force in the attack or the fact that Terra seemed unphased by the anomaly.

After a second Achilles decided to take advantage to the situation and grabbed onto Terra’s arm. In one swift motion The rider tossed the monster over his shoulder and a few feet behind him. “I can tell your hiding something. No way someone who claims to be like Cypher could have such a weak hit.”

“Very perceptive of you Mr.Rider,” Terra said as he rolled over onto his stomach. “Well no point in keeping you waiting when you see the surprise coming,” he said before making a clicking sound with his mouth.

Out of nowhere the rider was blown right off his feet with an energy construct of Terra's arm coming out of his back. Achilles was speechless of the studded force felt in his chest. Achilles couldn’t even react before he hit the ground. “Ufff what was that? it felt like getting hit by a bus."

“Yeah, my powers aren’t as flashy as Cypher’s, but the look on a target’s face when I activate it is priceless."

“Thanks pal Buzzz. Now it’s my turn,” Pixiebob lifted all four arms to levitate any loose objects nearby. “Now it’s time for you to get crushed,” The monster said as he launched his attack.

Achilles barely had time to recover from the delayed attack. He quickly pulled out the Storm card and pleaded it into his spear.

“CHARGE!!!”

The rider then slammed the butt of his spear to the ground to form a tornado around him. Pixiebob’s attack was flung in all different directions before the tornado cleared and the rider vanished.

“Buzz!" Pixiebob almost yelled, "that buzzing rider ran off!"

“I know," Terra followed as he walked up next to the Magi-Beast. "That coward ran off before I even got warmed up. But I’m not too worried. Your host is still well and is bound to be stressed out. You’ll be whole in no time. Now why don’t we go have some fun?” He asked as he lead the lower Magi-Beast away.

Flash escaped the fight, only to regroup with Trixie in the building. He didn’t get away unscaved since he had to stop buy the nurse’s office to get an ice pack. “I’m telling you Trixie, this guy was crazy. It only took one hit to knock me off my feet,” Flash said as he kept the ice pack on his head.

“Yeah, well sound like you have the better end of the deal here. I rather have to fight crazy strong monster then help Zephyr study,” Trixie complained as she pulled her peanut butter crackers out of the vending machine. “I’m pretty sure he never read a book without pictures in it.”

“Oh man!" Flash face palmed, only to almost cry as he'd accidently hit his injured spot. "I didn’t realize it but Zephyr's the host. A teenager preparing for exams is probably the best thing for those Magi-Beasts." Trixie sat next to him against the lockers to enjoy her snack. “Can you think of anything more stressful?”

“No," Trixie said as she opened her snack, "you have a point."

“By the way, how are things going?” Flash asked. As soon as he asked the doors to the library flew open with Fluttershy stomping out. “Never mind.”

She walked over to the two before resting her head on the lockers. “Uhhh. I sorry to say this, but my brother is really peeving me off.” The two went wide, unable to believe she'd use such language...through it wasn't exactly illegal to say.

“I know Zephyr can be hard to interact with, but we need to help him.” Flash stood up before patting Fluttershy on the shoulder. “You have never been one to deny help to anyone.”

“I know," Fluttershy replied. But even I have my limits."

"Okay, that's fair," Flash nodded, "When you start using language like that, your kinda useless. Why don’t you take a break and let me and Trixie take a crack at it."

“Hey," Spike said as he walked up to the teens, "I can help too."

“And what would a dog know about world history?” Trixie asked.

“I’m Twilight’s dog,” Spike answered.

There was a silence among the humans. After a moment Flash cracked a smile. “Well, can’t beat that argument.” This made the two laugh.

Flash sat Zephyr down with stacks of books all around them. Flash decided to start with the Roman Empire. "So tell me what you know about Julius Caesar? He’s always a good subject on essays.”

“Well," Zephyr leaned back in his chair, "I know must have been great if he has an amazing salad named after."

“Um...no. The guy actually is the reason why the whole empire fell."

“Ya know, all this talk of salad is getting me hungry. Want to take a break?

“We haven’t even started yet!” Flash yelled out.

“All the more reason we should make sure he have a full stomach,” Zephyr said. It was at this point that the young man was already starting to regret his decision to help.

“Ok Zephyr," Trixie said as she flipped threw the history book. "Let’s try Portugal during the age of discovery. That’s should to help you stand out.”

“Wow that sounds so cool!” Zephyr said.

Trixie was smiling that she now had his attention. “Okay, this was where a lot of major advancing in seafaring were made. New forms of navigation, boat construction and trade routes.” However as soon as she started to get into the politics of Portugal and Spain, she suddenly heard snoring. She looked around and saw Zephyr had fallen asleep. This caused Trixie’s right eye to twitch. “Flash," she said calmly, "hold...me...back.”

Flash acted quickly to her words and grabbed onto the magician’s arms “LETMEATHIM! LETMEATHIM!” She yelled out as she attempted to attack Zephyr. “No one ever falls asleep during one of Trixie’s performance. Even if it’s a history lecture!”

“...And through his vicious yet brilliant tactics Oda Nobunaga was able to take over the Kansai region. This was all before his eventual downfall at the hands of one of his generals Mitsuhide,” Spike explained as he used a pointer stick on a war map. The dog then turned to Zephyr, who looked to be interested in what he’s saying. “So...any questions?”

“Um...yeah. Your a talking dog,” Zephyr said, clearly not paying attention. This resulted in Spike face-pawing

Later, Flash, Trixie, Fluttershy and Spike all met outside of the library. It was clear that none of their attempts to help Zephyr was working. Despite their efforts to relieve Zephyr's stress, they were the ones that were a nervous wreck. “Jeez, can you believe this guy. It’s like he wants to fail,” Spike said as Fluttershy petted him. The petting seems to calm both of them down.

“Fluttershy," Flash spoke up, "you have to be a saint if you can live with a guy like that."

“Eh," Fluttershy shrugged, "what’cha gonna do. He my brother after all. I really wish he would apply himself. He wants to be a hair stylist and is really good at it, but he’s never going to get where he needs to if he fails. That’s why I want to help him so much. No matter how frustrated I get.”

The others nodded, agreeing with her and smiling at how much she'd go through for Zephyr. “I know he may seem hopeless, but as his sister I need to support him....at least with his hair styling dreams." She shuddered, "I really wish he would take the hint from Rainbow." Everyone let out a laugh at that last part.

Once they stopped laughing, Flash spoke up. “Well the bright side is that he doesn’t look too stressed out. That means that the Magi-Beast won’t be draining him as quickly.”

“Yeah," Trixie agreed, "looks like his laid back manner is helpful for once." The Rider now has time to squash that bug.”

Flash then stood up. “Come on, why don’t we all reward all our hard work at Sugarcube Corner. My treat.”

“Now we’re talking,” Zephyr said out of nowhere. The slacker walked over to Flash to put his arm around his shoulder. “Your such a nice guy Flash,” he said with a cheeky grin.

Flash groaned with Zephyr suddenly inviting himself. He had no clue that Zephyr was within earshot, now regretting his words. Fluttershy and Trixie shared in his feelings of not wanting to spend any more time with Zephyr. Unfortunately Flash was a kind spirit and had no choice but to let Zephyr tag along. However, Flash was gonna see to it that he wasn’t the one that was going to pay his bill.

“Batter up!” Terra yelled out in the middle of the wrecked Main Street. The monster was carrying a stop sign which soon held up like a baseball bat. “It’s so nice playing around with a new friend.”

“I must agree buzz,” Pixiebob said a good distance away. The Magi-Beast was using his powers to lift a car up over his head. He then threw his hand forward to launch the car at Terra. When the car was close enough, Terra swung the stop sign and sent it flying.

“Dang," Terra said as he watched car fly a good mile away. "foul ball, You need to aim right down the middle.”

“Got it buzz,” Pixiebob replied as he used his powers to pick up another car. He repeated the process and threw it at Terra. Terra grip his “bat” tightly as he hit the car away.

“There we go!” Terra cheered as he watch the car go flying. “Though, if I’m being honest, that's only a double.”

“Buzz, would you want to try again for a home run?” Pixiebob asked.

“No, this game is fun but something is bugging me.” Terra threw the stop sign into a store window. He then turned to the Magi-Beast with an angry look. “Why aren’t you getting stronger. It’s exam week so why isn’t that loser host of yours stressing out. You should be almost whole now.”

“Buzz, buzz, buzz!” Pixiebob yelled in a panic. “How am I supposed to know something like that?”

“Well if we can’t use stress to make you stronger, we'll just have to try and dose of good old fashioned fear instead. Now, can you sense where he is?”

“Yes, he’s really close,” Pixiebob said as he led the way to his host.

Not too far away, Flash, Trixie, Fluttershy, Spike and Zephyr were all walking towards their favourite cafe. Zephyr was the only one of the group not still stressing out, the others considering this a failure in preparing Zephyr for his test. The group were hoping to drown their sorrows with some chocolate milk shakes, organic berry smoothies, and Dog Treat parfaits.

However there journey to the cafe was interrupted by a car crashing in front of them. “You don’t think?” Trixie asked as she turned to Flash.

“Hello again buzz,” Pixiebob greeted as he and Terra came into view. “We were in the neighbourhood, buzz, and thought we’d drop by.”

“Ahhhhh!" Zephyr yelled, "that ugly bug is back!”

Fluttershy understood his reaction but tried her best to keep him calm. “Zephyr, please don’t be scared. Your feeding that thing and if you do that, you might disappear forever."

“You really shouldn't be scared," Trixie tried to help the situation. "They need you alive or bug-face will disappear as well.”

After a few moments, Zephyr took some deep breaths to calm down. “That’s a relief. For a moment there I thought that thing was going to suck my guts out.”

“True," Terra said as he stepped forwards, "we can’t really harm him." He cracked his knuckles, "but that luxury doesn’t apply to the rest of you.” Everyone gulped as they realised he had a point. “Now tell me, which one would the bum care about most?”

“The pink haired one, Buzz!” Pixiebob cried as he pointed towards Fluttershy.

“Good," Terra smiled, "do me a favour and take out the others." He wasted no time as he closed the distance between him and Fluttershy. In the blink of an eye, Terra had picked up Fluttershy by the front of her dress. “From what I hear, you're the weakest of the Magical Girls. If it make you feel better, I don’t take joy in pummelling someone that won’t give me a challenge." He raised his fists, as Fluttershy flailed her legs around in an attempt to kick the Advanced. But it was no use, as her reflexes kicked in to just close her eyes and hope help would come.

“Big sis!!!” Zephyr yelled before his body froze up, focusing on how he saw his sister being so helpless. Small wisps of energy started to come out of his body and into Pixiebob.

“Fluttershy!” Flash yelled.

“Don’t ignore me, BUZZ!” Pixiebob yelled as he made a dumpster float before throwing it on top of Flash. The young man pushed Trixie out of the way before quickly putting on his driver and slitting in the Knuckle card.

"K-K-K-KNUCKLE!!!”

Once he was transformed, the rider caught the dumpster in his large gauntlets. “That was a close one,” he said before throwing the dumpster back at the Magi-Beast. “Time to go back to your natural habitat.” The dumpster landed, trapping the Magi-Beast and giving Achilles a chance to save his friend. He fired both his fists at Terra, hitting him in the back and knocking him back a good deal while dropping Fluttershy.

“Oh thank goodness,” Zephyr said as he ran up to his sister to hug her. "I really thought you were about to eat it.”

“Well you don't need to worry cause she’s safe now,” Achilles said as he walked up to the two siblings. “But we’re not out of the wood yet. There is still…” the rider started before he was thrown forcibly to the side.

The dumpster slowly floated up to reveal that Pixiebob wasn't as trapped as Achilles thought. One of his four hand were now clench into a fist. “I bet you thought that was real funny, buzz. Well let’s see how funny it is when you experience my power first hand!” The monster declared before swinging his fist around all over the place. This caused the rider to be thrown in whatever direction, smashing into the ground, street posts, and buildings.

This caused a great deal of damage to the rider, who moaned as he was lifted back into the air.

“Oh man, the rider is getting creamed!” Zephyr shouted before Achilles landed right before him. “Come on man, you have to throw in the towel. That bug thing is kicking your but. Not to mention you have the big guy over there to deal with after. There's no way you can beat them.”

Achilles moaned again as he rolled onto his stomach, “I...I cant just give up." He slowly picked himself up, managing to get onto one knee as he panted. “It’s my job to protect everyone. If I quit when things got tough, I wouldn't be much of a hero." He managed to push himself up onto his feet, though he was obviously struggling to find his balance. "Even if failure is certain, I still need to give it my all!” He rushed forwards once again, while his words struck a cord with Zephyr.

“That's really touching," Terra said as he stood up. "But it won't change the fact that your on your last leg."

“YOU SHOULD LEAVE NOW,” Fluttershy spoke up. This caught Terra’s attention, as he saw the teenage girl with a mean looking face. “You tried to hurt me, my friends, and worst...my baby brother. I think you’ve caused enough pain for today.”

“Pfff," Terra replied with his arms crossed, "and what is a weakling like you going to do about it?” It was then that he noticed an almost sinister looking smirk appear on the girl's face, which strangely filled him with an odd dread

“Me? Nothing. I'm not that much of a fighter like the other. But-" It was then that Terra began to notice something strange. Birds of all breeds and colours began to show up all over the place. He was suddenly reminded of that horror movie he'd seen a while back, as they stared down at him. “My friends here don't mind helping me out.”

“I...I’m not scared of some rats with wings,” Terra said while trying to hide the fear in his voice.

Fluttershy’s expression did not change, as she simply pointed at the Advanced. “Get him!” She commanded. At her words, all the birds flew towards Terra, swarming around him until he was nothing but a mass of feathers.

“Ahhhhhhhh! Get them off, Get them off!” Terra yelled as the birds all attacked him. The constant pecking and feathers in his face sent the monster running away.

“Wow,” was all Trixie said as she watch the event happen before her. “I’m just going to say, I’m sorry for every mean thing I have ever done to you.” She shot Fluttershy a frightened smile. Fluttershy replied with a much more cheerful smile to assure Trixie that she was safe.

Back with Achilles, the rider continued dodging the monsters attack. After a moment he took a large leap into the air before firing his fist at the monster, scoring a direct hit. “What's wrong?" He mocked as he landed, retracting his fist. "Can’t catch my fist with you telekinesis?"

“Oh, you've done it now, buzz. I’m going to buzzing crush you!” Pixiebob clenched his fist again. Out of nowhere, Achilles was suddenly suspended in the air. He then raised his arms and every object not bolted to the ground started to float up. He then put his four hands together and all the objects were pulled together with Achilles at the center. Once everything formed a large ball, the whole mass fell. “Hahaha, buzz, how do you like being squashed!?”

“Oh no!” Everyone said at the same time. Fluttershy was so shocked by the crunching, that she didn’t notice the ball of pink light come out of his necklace. The orb flew towards the mass of objects while Pixiebob danced with joy, then seemed to phase through it. After a moment a yellow light flashed from within the ball.

“DEFENDER OF CREATURES BIG AND SMALL!!!”

“B-B-B-BREEZE!!!”

It went silent as everyone’s attention was now on the giant mass. After a moment Achilles managed to dig his way out of the mass in his new form. Everyone was shocked by what had emerged. The form itself wasn’t too different from his normal rider form. The colors were now two tones of yellow with pink eye plates. His head crest now extended out to resemble butterfly antenna. The thing that set this form apart from all the others is the fact that Achilles now stood at a mere six inches tall. “Whoo," Achilles said casually, "it was getting cramped in there."

“He’s so small!” Trixie, Zephyr and Spike all yelled out in shock.

“He’s so cute,” Fluttershy followed with a much more happy demeanour.

“Well, Achilles looked himself over, "I didn’t think I would be turned into an action figure today." Once he took stock of his surroundings, he noticed something crawling out of the collected mass as well.

Coming out was what looked like a squad of tiny versions of Pixiebob, each one being a different color and having wings. “Hey, buzz, what are you doing here?” One of the copy’s asked in a high pitched voice.

“Yeah, buzz, we crushed you,” another one followed.

“You crushed me?” Achilles repeated. He then thought to figure things out as the Pixiebob copies started to close in. “Oh so that your trick. Your not telekinetic at all.”

“What is he saying?” Spike asked.

The rider pointed at the large Magi-Beast. “Your telekinesis is just these bugs, lifting things around and carrying them. We just didn’t notice since they're so small. That why you couldn’t catch my fist. It was moving too fast for these things to grab onto,” Achilles explained.

“Well you know my secret now. You still can’t beat me. Especially since your such a short fry now,” the big Pixiebob gloated.

“And now you have us to deal with,” one of the small bugs said. The bugs all began to close in on the lone rider.

The first one charged right at Achilles to which the rider smacked it away. The hit sent the small bug flying a great distance away with very little effort. Achilles just blinked at this, then looked to his fist and realised what must had happened. “Wow!" he said. "My size may be small, but all my stats seems to be the same."

“Get him, Buzz! He can’t take us all down,” one of the bugs screamed as a huge swarm formed.

“You're right," Achilles agreed. "I can’t take on a swarm on my own, but I don’t have to. I just got to take one out." The rider then jumped the height of what would proportionately be the height of a building into the swarm. He then landed on the head of one of the flying bugs before jumping onto the next one. Achilles made it through the swarm in no time and was now falling towards the bigger Pixiebob. “Eat this!” He yelled as he performed a drop kick on the monster.

“Buzz, buzz!” Pixiebob cried. The moment the monster recovered, Achilles jumped up to deliver a punch to the head from the ground. The rider kept jumping around to deliver attacks to the monster from all directions. Thanks to his small size it was difficult to see where the attacks were coming from.

“This has to be one of the most ironic monster take down ever,” Achilles laughed as he presses the button on his driver.

"BREEZE FEEDBACK!!!”

Achilles’ body glowed with pink energy before jumping high into that air at insane speed. A magical circle appeared and the rider clung to it sideways like a wall. He then turned his head towards the monster before launching himself. The rider got into position for a kick before his body accelerated like a bullet. Like a beam of light the rider flew right through the monster and landed on the other side, only leaving behind a tiny hole in Pixiebob’s chest.

“BUUUUUUZZZZZZZ~!” Pixiebob yelled before falling backwards and exploding.

“The bigger they are, the harder they fall,” Achilles said before he pulled out his Rider card. “Element change!” He cried as he slotted the card into the driver, changing forms and returning to normal size before running over to the others.

“Are you ok now?” Fluttershy asked as she helped Zephyr up.

“Y-yeah I think so,” Zepher said.

“Good. A few more minutes and you would have been a ghost,” Trixie said.

Zephyr dusted himself off before turning to the rider. “I still can’t believe you never gave up. Even on a slacker like me.”

“It’s just was heroes do,” Achilles replied with a thumbs up. “Overcoming hardships is the only way you we can get stronger.”

“That’s a pretty corny line,” Zephyr said as he lightly waved at the rider. “But ya know, it sounds cooler coming from a guy like you.”

“Thanks for saving my brother,” Fluttershy said.

“It was no problem at all,” Achilles said.

“Now we don’t have to worry about Zephyr disappearing into nothing. Now all that’s left is getting him through his make up exams,” Fluttershy said.

“I can tell you have your own battle to fight now,” Achilles replied. “Hold strong. I know you can do it somehow.”

“I hope so,” Fluttershy said, letting out a long breath.

Night soon fell upon the town.

At home Fluttershy was cosily laying on her bed filled with so many stuffed animals that it was a miracle she was able to lay on it at all. Her bunny Angle was munching on his late night snake at the foot of her bed.

“Oh Angel, I’m still worried about Zephyr. I still don’t think he understands how serious this situation is,” Fluttershy said. Angel payed her no mind as he ate the last bit of his carrot. Fluttershy let out a sigh, seeing that talking to her fluffy companion wasn’t going to help this time. “Maybe some tea will help me relax.”

Fluttershy got out of bed and left her room. On her way to the kitchen, she noticed a light was still coming out of her brother’s room. Curiosity got the better of her, she decided to peek inside.

To her surprise, she saw Zephyr at his desk with a textbook open and his pencil writing notes. “Let’s see, the one that had the biggest impact on the hundred year war of France was…” Zephyr said out loud before pausing. He taped his pencil on his desk as he thought. “It was Joan Of Arc,” he answered to himself.

“Wow. I never thought I would see you actually studying,” Fluttershy said as she walked into the room.

“Yeah well I have to at least give it my all. Even if I end up failing,” Zephyr said as he turned to his older sister. “If the Rider didn’t give up on me even when the monster had him on the ropes, then I can give up when the test hasn’t even started. It’s also not fair to you guy who helped me study.”

Fluttershy smiled at the kind of impact the rider had on her brother. She also noticed a distinct aroma in the air. “Hmm what’s that smell?” she asked.

“Rosemary,” Zephyr answered as he brought to an air defused. “It’s supposed to help with focus and memory.”

“Wow. Your really pulling out all the stops,” Fluttershy said as she started to walk out of the room. “Well, don’t let me interrupt you then.” She closed the door behind her and let out a smile, silently thanking the rider once again.

Fluttershy, Flash, And Trixie all waited outside the classroom for Zephyr to finish. It has been almost two and a half hours, but eventually Zephyr came out. “So," Flash asked, "how'd you do?”

“Prepare to be amazed,” Zephyr said as he pulled out his test papers. Written in red ink was the score of seventy-eight. “I passed it”

“That’s great!” Fluttershy said as she brought her brother in for a hug.

“Way to go,” Flash followed.

“This is unacceptable!” Trixie yelled out in anger. “With me helping you out you should have been getting at less an A-“

Flash just rolled his eyes with a smile on his face. “Trixie, this is Zephyr we’re talking about. You not a miracle worker." Trixie crossed her arms as the other teens all joined in a group laugh.

Meanwhile, on the other side of town, a few birds flew by an abandoned back alley. A normal looking pile of trash began to move before Terra stood up in his human form.

The young man was covered in feathers and totally out of breath. “Stupid birds," he said. "That’s the last time those dumb animals get the jump on me." Up on a power line, a few birds began to chirp. This caused Terra to flinch before realizing that they weren’t going to attack.

Author's Note

Editing is thanks to Banshee531, you are what makes this fic so awsome

I know there are people that aren't going to like that I used real historical figures in this story but honestly it was easier from me to do actually reserch on real history and just making up ones.

Also you may have noticed the new naming sceam with the chapter titles. Of people was I am more then happy to adding videos of the songs there named after.

I hope you guys enjoy, please comment to tell me how I'm doing

Ride 7: Tik-Tok

It's study hall for Twilight and Sunset and Twilight was spending her time updating her notes on the rider.

The new Breeze form was an odd one with its size changing ability, but was far from useless. Of course it was no surprise that such a passive ability could come from someone like Fluttershy. Once she was finished with her report on the new form, she turned the page to a drawing of Cypher with nothing but questions marks in all the note columns. “I wish I could figure out who could be cruel enough to make monster to steal people’s life force” Twilight said.

“Whoever it is, they're pretty messed up in the head,” Sunset said as she looked over Twilight’s shoulder. “We’ve seen Equestria magic be abused before but not like this.”

“The Magi-Beast are much more dangerous than Gloriosa or Vignettes" Twilight said. "Good thing we have the Rider on our side."

“Yeah," Sunset said hesitantly, "the Rider.”

“Sunset,” Twilight said in surprise. “How can you still not trust the guy? He save our friends multiple times."

“The guy where’s a mask all the time," Sunset replied. "Kinda hard to trust a guy we don’t even know what he looks like."

“He has to,” Spike’s voice said. The dog then popped his head out of Twilight’s bag. “He’s a superhero. If his secret identity is revealed, then all the villains will try and hurt all of his friends and family. It says so all in here,” he pulled out several comic books.

“Ok," Sunset said, "but what about his new forms? They all use our magic. How do we know he’s not trying to collect all our magic to do something nasty as well as drain is so we can’t fight back. Remember Jupiter Montage's mirror?"

“The new forms don't affect us at all," Twilight rebutted. "So even if he dose turn out to be bad, we can still fight back.” Soon the bell rang, signalling the students to go to their class. Twilight and Sunset exited at the same time to continue their conversation. “I think your worrying about nothing. The rider is here to protect everyone.”

“It’s never a bad idea to air on the side of caution. Especially when it comes to magic in this world,” Sunset said. She then turned her head to look forward only to bump into someone else. “Ufff!”

“Oh," they heard Pinkie's voice say, "sorry Sunset.” The young woman wasn’t paying attention to where she was going, because she was so focused of the music that was coming from her headphones. “Have you heard this new song. I absolutely love it~”

Pinkie pulled the cord out of her phone to play the song for her friends. The song was a bouncy melody and lyrics that got stuck in your head. Basically the stuff Pinkie loved the most. “It’s sounds good,” Sunset said after a moment to get into the song.

“Did it just come out today?” Twilight asked.

“Ya betcha” Pinkie said as she plunged her headphones in again. “See ya girls later,” she sung as she slipped away, jamming to her music.

“Pinkie’s cheerfulness is always the pick me up I need,” Sunset said she the two were infected by Pinkie’s large smile.

“Way to go Octavia!” One of the boy students said as the black haired girl in a purple dress walked by.

“Thank you kindly,” Octavia reply as she continued on her way.

“Your so lucky to get a call back,” Lyra said as she passed by.

“Luck had nothing to do with it," Octavia said. "It was all practice and skill." The young musician had recently audition with a famous orchestra. If she does well on the call back, she was guaranteed a musical scholarship when she graduated. Octavia had a smile on her face that said that she had no doubt in her mind, that she was going to be amazing. Nothing was going to ruin her good mood. Well maybe one thing.

“I’ll be your rainbow girl, La Da di da di da,” Pinkie sang as she walked down the hall. She had her volume so high on her phone that the song could be heard regardless of her headphones.

It only took two notes of EDM to ruin any good mood Octavia had. The digital beats and heavy bass was the worst combination of sounds ever to the classical fan. Pinkie was oblivious to Octavia’s sour face when she walked up to her. “Hey Octavia, I heard about your audition and you did great!” Pinkie yelled as she couldn’t hear herself over her music.

“Um Pinkie can you…” Octavia tried to get out, but unfortunately Pinkie was too focused on her music. This caused her to almost reach her breaking point. What pushed her passed it was Pinkie’s singing and hip shaking. Octavia couldn't take the overlap between Pinkie and the auto-tuned voices anymore

“Enough!” Octavia yelled, as she took the headphones off Pinkie’s head and threw them away. “That is not even music. It’s just noise and how anybody is able to enjoy it is a mystery to me!”

“Oh," Pinkie said, "I’m so sorry Octavia. I didn’t realise my music was so loud."

Octavia just let out a sigh. “It’s fine and I’m sorry as well for throwing you headphones. Just be more mindful about your music.” She started to walk away in a huff, only to pull herself to a stop when she found Pinkie was standing infront of her.

“No, it’s not fine. I can tell your still upset and you shouldn’t be after something so special happened.”

“I said it’s fine!”

“It’s not if your using that tone of voice.”

“Just leave me alone!” Octavia yelled before she started to run away.

As Octavia went off Pinkie's face turned into one of determination. "Don't worry Octavia. I will get your smile back or my name isn't Pinkamena Diane Pie!"

Literature class was in full swing as Ms Cheerilee was writing the notes on the black bored.

Octavia was focused and was writing down everything like the good student she was. Literature was her favourite class besides her music studies. Nothing could brake her focus...except for a "psssssss" coming from her right. Turning that way, Octavia saw Pinkie trying to get her attention. Octavia tried to just ignore her, but Pinkie wouldn't let up. It was a solid minute of pestering till the musician caved and asked "what," in a whispering yell.

"Tada," Pinkie whispered as she presented a simple looking card. It was just a plane piece of white paper with the words 'I'm Sorry' on it. Octavia just looked at her drily before taking the card. Despite her better judgement, Octavia knew that Pinkie wasn't going to stop until she did. Once the card was in her hand, Octavia put it in her bag and resumed note taken. "Aren't you going to open it?" Pinkie asked.

Octavia let out a groan at the question. Not wanting to have this distraction go on any longer then it needs too, she opened the card.

POP! POP! POP!

The card expanded into a bright and colorful display. Complete with noise makers and glitter firing out. The display caught everyone’s attention, including Ms Cheerilee, who didn’t look happy. “Ms Melody,” the teacher said.

“Would saying I’m sorry help?” Octavia ask with a nervous smile.

Octavia’s mood got worst with Pinkie’s stunt, but things were looking brighter. Her next class was physics and it was a class that she didn’t share with Pinkie. All she had to do was get her books from her locker. She dial in her combination and then opens is.

PFFFZZZZZZZZ~!

Octavia was surprised by the huge explosions of confetti. In the middle of the whole thing was Pinkie wearing a purple afro, red clown nose, a moustache, and a pair of large sunglasses. She blow into a party favour, but it seem to have no effect on Octavia’s sour face. “Hehe, are you cheered up yet?” Pinkie asked sheepishly.

“Not really,” Octavia answered as she slammed the locker closed and began to walk away. Only after a few steps did she realise she'd forgotten something. “Can you please hand me my physics book?” She asked before her locker opened.

“Hear you go,” Pinkie said as she fulfilled Octavia’s requests.

“Thank you kindly,” Octavia said as she closed the locker again and rushed to class.

Lunchtime came and Octavia was eating with her friends at there usual table.

Unfortunately, she couldn’t enjoy the moment. With her being Pinkie’s target, she would never be safe. The pink party animal could pop up anywhere, with any manner of surprise planed.

“Your looking a little tense there,” Bon-Bon pointed out.

“It has been a...stressful day,” Octavia said. Her friends didn’t dig any deeper into it, seeing as she looked to be in no mood to talk about it.

Unfortunately, Octavia’s peace was short lived as a voice spoke up. “Hi there,” Pinkies voice announced. The sound of her voice caused Octavia to jump right out of her seat. Pinkie has a rather bewildered face as she was holding a brightly decorated cupcake with sparklers. “Um is everything ok?” She asked

“No everything is not ok,” Octavia said a she got back up. “Pinkie, I understand that you want to cheer me up. That is your thing and I know for a fact that most people at grateful for it. But right now, all I need is to be left alone with some peace and quiet. So I am going to go outside for some fresh air and you won’t be there, Got it?” Octavia said.

“Okie doki loki," Pinkie said with a smile. "I’ll give you your alone time if that will make you happy."

Octavia gave a sigh of relief before walking out of the cafeteria.

As Pinkie set her cupcakes down she noticed that Octavia had left her bag behind. “Wait, Octavia!” She yelled out but the musician was already gone. “I need to get this back to her. Ooh, I hope she won’t be too mad.” Pinkie picked up the bag before running out of the room. She didn’t make it far before she came right back to the table to eat the left behind cupcake in one bite.

“Take this!” Achilles yelled, as he thrusted his spear forward. The rider was currently in the middle of a fight with Terra. He had just changed into his Storm form and was fighting with a lightning charged weapon. “Why can’t you leave this place alone?”

“It’s a bunch of hormonal youths in one place. The perfect place for new Magi-Beasts,” Terra said. He threw his fist towards the rider, only for Achilles to move out of the way. Achilles then swung his spear to blow a huge gust of wind to no real effect. “Haha as if that little breeze can knock me back.”

“Okay, your armor is heavier then I thought. But let’s see how it fares against this,” Achilles shot lightning at the Advanced. Terra moved out of the way before jumping towards the him.

The monster then threw a kick at him, only to be block by the spear before jumping away. Achilles realised that there was no force behind the attack. Terra let our a small laugh before making the clicking sound. Achilles knew what was coming and threw his spear away. Right before it hit the ground, a construct of his leg came out of the spear and made a creator in the ground. “That trick won’t work on me twice.”

“Oh, did it?” Terra asked as he landed a hit right on the rider’s chest. “Cause now you don’t have your weapon anymore,” he said as the rider was thrown back. Terra wasted no time in continuing with a kick. Achilles saw this and used a cyclone to fly up high up. He then charged lighting into his hand before unleashing a huge lighting bolt right down on the Advanced.

“So," Achilles asked as he landed, "are you ready to surrender?” He picked up his spear to then point at the monster.

“Not a chance,” Terra said as he started to get up. Unfortunately, the lighting attack caused a grate deal of damage to him but it also looked like the rider at his limits as well. One good surprise attack was all he needed to make an escape.

Meanwhile Octavia had walked out of a near by door. Inhaling deeply calmed her nerves. After the day she was having, a moment of peace was the best thing ever. But this moment wasn’t meant to last. “Octavia!!!” Pinkie’s voice yelled.

That was it. Pinkie had just worked Octavia’s last nerve. She wasted no time when Pinkie caught up to her. “Pinkie! I just told you I wanted to be alone and you said you would. How much of a pest are you that you must constantly be everywhere I turn!” Octavia yelled in anger.

Terra noticed one of his Magi-Beast cards were glowing and connected it to the angry young woman. “What do you know," he chuckled. "Something I can work with." In one swift motion, the monster took out the card and threw it. Achilles was caught off guard, as the card flew past him and head right towards Octavia.

Once the card made contact with the girl, it formed into a magical aura. The aura soon turned into a creature that looked very serpent like. It was covered in purple scales and had fins coming out of its for arms. It's head looked like a tall cylindrical hat with spike coming out if it. The monsters most notable feature was what looked like a bright orange moustache on the monster's face. "Hehehe," the monster laughed as he readied his whip.

"Get down!" Pinkie yelled out as she tackled Octavia to safety.

The events happened so fast that Achilles wasn't able to defend agents the whip that hit him. This allowed Terra to run up to his new monster friend. "Wait stop!" The rider yelled out.

"No way," the new Magi-Beast said as she shot several blasts of water at Achilles. "You're looking a little wet around the ears," the monster laughed. The rider was knocked back even further before the monster let out a large stream of water to cover their escape. With the monsters gone, Achilles ran behind a parked car and transformed back.

When Flash got out into the open, he ran right towards the two girls. "Are you two ok?" he asked as he held out a hand.

"I could be better," Octavia said as she took Flash's hand and got back up.

"Oh Octavia, I'm so sorry!" Pinkie yelled as she hugged Octavia tightly and began to sob. "If-If I wasn't playing my music so loud then you wouldn't have gotten upset this morning, and-and I wouldn't have tried to apologise so hard and you-you-you wouldn't have come out here and then you wouldn't be bonded to a life force draining monsters!" She weeped.

"Pinkie, let GO!" Octavia yelled as she tried to pull Pinkie off.

"Calm down Octavia," Flash warned. "You can't get angry or else the monster will get stronger."

"And poof, you'll be gone forever," Pinkie continued.

"Well it's kinda hard not to, since she has been pestering me all day!" Octavia said as she finally pushed Pinkie off. "Not a single moment of peace, so I'm sorry if I'm a "tiny bit" one edge. Especially since she agreed that she would leave me alone."

"But I..." Pinkie started but was soon interrupted.

"Pinkie," Flash said, "I know its your life's popups to make people happy but this time I think you need to stay out of it." He placed a hand on her shoulder "Leave Octavia to me, ok?"

"And why are you so insistent on helping out?" Octavia asked.

"Lets just said I seem to have been in the middle of these Magi-Beast problems before," Flash answered nervously.

Pinkie took a moment to compose herself before answering. "Ok Flash, I'll leave this to you." She turned and started, walking away, but only took a few steps before turning back around. "Oh, I forgot about this. Its the whole reason I came out here," she handed over Octavia's bag.

Octavia looked down at the bag, then back at the walking away party planer. She let out a long sigh as all of her anger quickly turned into regret. "When all of this is over, I'm going to have to be the one to give an apology."

Terra and his new friend had escaped to an abandoned building. Reverting back into his human form, Terra was in the middle of recovering with a bag of burgers he was saving for later. "I really need to thank you Serpentor," he said as he finished his meal. "If it weren't for you, that rider would have finished me."

"Oh," Serpentor said, "think nothing of it. From the moment I was created, I felt I could take anyone on." He flipped out a comb from the handle of his whip and began to groom his facial hair. "Whoever my host was, she was in a rather terrible mood. That really gave me a head start in becoming whole."

"I wish Cypher was around. If the two of us teamed up that Rider would be nothing but a stain on the pavement,” Terra said as he walked up to the monster. "By the way, you're water blast are pretty awesome. You were even able to tear up the ground back there. think we can use it to drain what left of your host?"

Serpentor stopped his grooming for a moment as he began to think. "Hmhmhmhm hmhmhmhm~" The monster hummed as he twiddled his moustache. Soon the humming gave him an idea to achieve his goal. An idea so devilish that his moustache curled up in delight. "I know just what we need to do," he said.

Flash brought Octavia to the empty music room in the school. This was a tricky situation the young man was in as he didn’t really know what he can do to stop Octavia from being drained faster. He didn’t want to call Trixie in, she may have been able to think of something but he feared their personalities would clash too much to be helpful. The good news was that Octavia didn’t seem mad anyone. The bad news is that now she felt miserable. After a moment Flash got an idea to get Octavia’s spirits up.Flash found the celo case Octavia kept in the classroom and presented it to her. “Hey why don’t you play something? I know I feel a lot better when I have a bit of a jam session,” Flash said, speaking as a fellow musician.

"Yeah," Octavia agreed, "maybe that would help." It took a moment, but once she was set up, she took a deep breath and began to play. She started to play but after only a few notes she stopped with a groaned. "Ahhhh I can't. I can't play with so much on my mind.

"It's how you yelled at Pinkie?" Flash asked. Octavia didn't say a word, so he took it as a sign that he was right. "Octavia, from the sound of it you had every right to be mad at her. But this is Pinkie we're talking about. She'll bounce back, she always dose. It would take more then a little misunderstanding to get her down."

Octavia sighed, "your right. And the next chance I get, I'm going to make it up to her. Of course, I don't know if I'll ever get a chance to before I disappear."

Flash was at a loss for what to do at this situation. Octavia was sad over getting mad at Pinkie, while Pinkie wasn't going to come near Octavia cause she yelled at her. They both felt bad about what they did to the other and he had no clue on how to get them to talk it out. Flash was now deep in thought till he herd knocking. He the. They turned towards the door and saw Pinkie poke her head out. “Um...can I come in?” She asked in a quiet tone.

“Um yeah, Sure,” Flash said. Pinkie walked in in a rather timed manor up to Octavia. There was a moment of silence between the two.

It was a solid minute till Pinkie finally spoke out. “Octavia I’m sorry. No confetti, no loud noises, just a simple apology. That’s it,” she then pulled out a small box she was holding behind her back. “Also, some sweets if you want.”

Octavia took the box and looked inside, seeing it was filled with cookies. She then looked back to Pinkie before cracking a smile. “Pinkie, I-I’m sorry too,” she said before bringing Pinkie in for a hug. “I shouldn’t have been so harsh with you. You were just trying to make me happy.”

“No, I’m sorry. I was being annoying and should have just left you alone when you said so. You had every right to be mad at me,” Pinkie managed to get out as she started to tear up.

“Well then,” Flash said as he clapped his hands together. “Looks like we have this whole mess sorted out and now we all can be friends again." He smiled at the two.

“Yeah," Octavia agreed, "everything is good now."

“Yay!” Pinkie smiled in her usual hyper active tone.

"Well it's great that this problem is solved," Flash said. The moment was soon interrupted by Flash's cellphone went off. "Oh sorry. Don't let me interrupt. I'll go take this over there," he pointed to the other side of the room. The two girls nodded as Flash went to take his call.

"Flash!" Trixie's voice yelled from the other side of the phone.

"It's nice to talk you too," Flash replied in a slight annoyed tone.

"You need to turn on the news right now," Trixie said.

"Alright, give me a moment." He turned back to the other two girls in the room. "Pinkie, can you boot up your laptop?" Pinkie nodded and pulled her computer out of her bag. After a moment, it was booted up and Flash logged on to the news stream. It showed images of the stage the Rainbooms had defeated the Sirens at. But then, to their surprise, the sounds of smashing and other loud noises flew out the speakers as Serpentor jumped in front of the camera.

"We're here at the Canterlot amphitheatre, which is under attack by some other worldly monster. The monster social media has dubbed a 'Magi-Beast' appeared only minutes ago and started destroying the outdoor venue. Any citations that were in the area have been evacuated but local authorities are at a lost as to what they should do to suppress the danger." The stream then went back to footage of Serpentor shooting out blasts of water that was tearing up the stage. He then swung his whip to slice a row of seats in half. Unknown to the other Octavia’s hand was already starting to turn transparent

"Yeah I was just about to get on that," Flash whispered into the phone.

"Oh no!" Octavia yelled out.

"Oh right, your call back is being held at the Amphitheatre tonight," Pinkie said as she tried to comfort the musician.

"It's not just that," Octavia said with tears forming in her eyes. "That was the first place I performed back in elementary school. It's kinda why I was so confidant during my performance. It's the place my love of playing started and it was going to be when I took my first step to achieving my dream. And now that place is being destroyed."

As soon as Octavia began to cry, Flash turned his attention back to the computer. Serpentor began to glow as he swung his whip around. The next swing he performed, the whip transformed into an energy construct of a sea serpent. The energy body flew thought the air and crushed the audience area. "Hahahaha!" The monster laughed on screen before his whip returned back to normal.

"The monster is getting stronger by the second. I need to take care of this fast," Flash thought.

"Don't worry Octavia. I'm sure the rider will take care of that nasty monster," Pinkie said as she consoled the upset Octavia. "Right Flash?" She turned to the young man. However when she did, he was nowhere to be found. "Huh, maybe he went to the bathroom."

Flash drove full speed towards the Amphitheatre. Time was of the essence with how strong the Magi-Beast looked. Flash twisted the accelerator of his bike as hard a he could to get there fast enough. Fortunately he was able to sneak past anyone that was around the perimeter of the amphitheatre when he got there. He then ran up to the lower rows of seats to get the attention of the monster. "Hey whiplash, why don't you cool it with the property damage!" Flash yelled out.

"Ah, I'm so glad your hear hero," Serpentor said. standing center stage the monster raised both his hands as if he was addressing a full audience. "You are just in time for the show of a life time. A number I like to call 'Requiem of the Kamen Rider.'"

"I'm honoured you would dedicate something like that to me. Unfortunately, this is you curtain call!" Flash pulled out his driver, then slapped it onto his waist. He then pulled out his rider card and slotted it into the driver. Serpentor Ignored this and shot several water bullets at the young man. "Henshin!"

"OK"

“A HERO’S STORY YET TO BE TOLD! FIGHTING TO PROTECT ALL!”

“R-R-R-RIDER!”

The magical circle appeared to block the attack before it passed over Flash, transforming him into Kamen Rider Achilles. He then extended his spear, spun it around, and then pointed it right at the monster. "By the time this battle is over, I'm sending you to Tartarus!" He announced.

"Ha! As if my mighty performance of destruction could be upstaged by a punk like you," Serpentor said as he cracked his whip. The rider jumped out of the way before the attack destroyed another seat. Achilles landed on stage to perform several slashes.

"Sorry to tell you this, but destruction isn't a performance appropriate for a public place like this!" He then stuck he spear into the floor before using it to swing himself around to perform a kick that knocked the monster back. "Maybe you should try some of the classics instead of something experimental."

"I'll show you experimental," Serpentor said. he then started to swing his whip wildly. Achilles couldn't avoid the weapon with how fast it was moving so all he could do was block with his spear. unfortunately the whip smacked the spear right out of his hand and far away from his grasp. "Let's see you try and beat me now."

"Jeez I have a major case of butter fingers today," Achilles said as he jumped back out of the monsters range. once he was safe for a moment the rider pulled out the Glamor card and slotted it into his driver. "Fortunately a good hero always have a backup plane. Element Change!"

"G-G-G-GLAMOR!!!"

Once he was Transformed, the rider sent out his drones to take positions all around the monster. Serpentor was soon bombarded by lasers from all sides. "Even something like this will not stop me from completing my performance," the Magi-Beast said as he threw out his whip. it then transformed into its sea serpent form and extended its body around the monster, knocking the drones back in the process. "Your toys are useless now."

The drones returned as the serpent prepared to attack. Achilles braced himself, as the serpent construct flew towards him. However, several cookies flew the air like flying discs and blew up into pink smoke upon impact with the ground, interrupting the attack. Achilles looked up to see Pinkie jump out of nowhere next to him. “Whooo," she smiled, "that was a close one."

“What the?!” Serpentor said in shock.

“Pinkie Pie!?” Achilles asked, trying his best to sound like he didn’t know the girl personally. “W-what are you doing here?”

“Oh I just had a feeling that you would need some help. The monster looked super strong on the news stream." She then pulled out a cookie from her fluffy hair that she then fanned out. The surgery snakes began to glow with a pink aura before she threw them like shurikens towards the monster. When the cookies hit the monster, they blew up in a festive explosion. “Haha! And looks like my feeling was right.”

“You never cease to amaze,” Achilles said. Pinkie’s sixth sense was always an enigma. Fortunately, this time it happened to save his butt. “Are you ready to help beat this guy?”

“Not yet~” Pinkie said. This confused the rider before Pinkie presented an orb of blue light. “You got new power for all my friends. Power to fly, laser drones, being tiny. I want to see what kind of amazing stuff you can do with my magic,” she explained with an existed look.

“Um...thanks," Achilles said as he took the orb. He was at a lost for words for just how cheery Pinkie was. The orb was soon absorbed into the driver before a new card appeared. A pink card with a cyan streak. On the bottom corner was the word “Explode” carved into it. “Let’s just hope this doesn’t turn into a self destruct. Element Change!” The rider yelled as he slotted the card into his belt.

"OK!”

“SAVING EVERYONE WITH A SMILE BOOM! BANG! POW!!”

“X-X-X-EXPLODE!!!”

The magic circle appeared and passed over Achilles’ body. His armor changed to a pink color scheme with cyan eye plates. Coming off of his shoulders were segmented ribbon like decorations that went down to his waist. “So far, so good,” Achilles said as he looked down at his hands.

“Ooooh~,” Pinkie followed as she looked over the armor. “Now it starting to look like a party.”

“My requiem was only meant for you rider. Though I don’t mind including your friend,” Serpentor said as he shot several bursts of water at the two. Both Pinkie and Achilles jumped out of the way.

Achilles was surprised by the sudden boost in his jumping ability. He flew threw the air before landing on the other side of the monster. “Of course Pinkie’s powers would be so bouncy,” Achilles said.

As he stood up a light came out of the driver. The light then formed into a stylised blaster with pink plating. The weapon was pretty much a hand held Gatling gun.

“PARTY CANNON MINI!”

Achilles pointed at the monster and starred running around him while shooting bolts of energy at rapid speed. The bolts exploited into small puffs of smoke upon impact. Serpentor turned around after getting hit only to be welcomed by a kick delivered by the rider. “You need to play something more lively for a party like this,” Achilles said. The monster stumbled back before shooting several water blasts that missed.

“Punks like you need to appreciate the classics more!” Serpentor yelled as he launched his sea-serpent attack. The energy construct was too fast for the rider, managing to catch him in its mouth. The sea-serpent carried the rider upward, as it tried to crush him. “You can’t resist my power for long.”

Achilles was holding strong, using his elbows to keep the construct’s jaw from snapping own him. He was firing the Party Canon Mini into the serpent’s mouth but the tiny shots weren’t doing much. “Time to pump up the volume,” Achilles said as he pulled back the top of the blaster. This caused a large barrel to cover the rotating part of the blaster.

“SURPRISE!!!”

Achilles pulled the trigger and launched a larger ball of pink energy down the serpent’s thorough. As it travelled down the length of the serpent, the construct began to fall apart. The rider was freed and the monster’s attack returned to its normal whip form. When the rider landed he aimed his blaster at the monster.

“Nice one, but now it’s my turn to keep this party going!” Pinkie said as she showed up next to the rider. She fanned out two hands full of cookies before throwing them all at the monster like a ninja. Serpentor managed to hit a few of the makeshift shurikens out of the air, but the rest hit their mark and caused heavy damage to the monster. “Care to light the fuse on the grand finally?” Pinkie asked.

“You know it,” Achilles said. He pulled the card out of his driver before inserting it into a slot in the side of the weapon.

“LET’S PARTY!!!”

Achilles took aim as energy began to build up around the blaster. An energy construct formed of a cartoon style rocket with a crudely drawn on smiley face on the top.

“EXPLOSIVE FEEDBACK!!!”

Once the trigger was pulled, the rocket launched out into the air. The trajectory was almost random as it flew around, with a purple, glittery smoke trail behind it. Serpentor was almost confused before he saw the smiley face coming right for him. The monster braced himself, but the rocket made a sharp ninety degree turn straight up. It assented a great deal before the side plating flew off the body to reveal several cylindrical bombs. They all dropped off and headed right for the Magi-Beast. When they all landed, it resulted in an explosion of different colored smoke and glitter. “It’s better to go out with a bang then a wimpier!” Serpentor’s voice yelled. When it all cleared up, nothing was left but a magical aura that soon flew back to where it belonged.

“That was AMAZING!” Pinkie yelled with her hands thrown in the air. “I’ve never seen a fireworks despair like that in my life and trust me, I have tried to make some spectacular fireworks. I guess it was for the best that fireman told me what was allowed in my neighbourhood. I never want my party to end with someone getting hurt.”

“It was a little excessive if you ask me,” Achilles said as he spun the Party Canon Mini on his finger.

“Yeah. I guess that is kinda what got us here in the first place,” Pinkie said as her mood lowered.

“Hey, we all get carried away sometimes,” Achilles said as he put a hand on her shoulder. “As long as you learn to show some self restraint every now and then, there’s no harm done.”

“Thanks Achilles,” Pinkie said with a smile. “Oh," she then realised, "I left Octavia all on her own. I need to get back right away." She then ran off to make sure she her friend was ok.

Once she was gone, the rider transformed back to his civilian for. “This superhero business is always so stressful. Good thing Pinkie’s happiness is so infectious,” Flash said with a smile on his face.

Night time fell and the slightly destroyed amphitheatre. Thanks to the rider, the auditions were able to go on as planned. When she was called up, Octavia walked onto the stage in a beautiful purple dress. She sat down on a stool and prepared to play her cello. Looking out to the audience she saw a very important looking older man in the front row. Further up she saw Flash and Pinkie, both giving her looks that showed they believed in her. “Whoooo knock their socks off Octavia!” Pinkie stood up and cheered.

“Pinkie!” Flash said as he pulled Pinkie back into her seat. “Remember, don’t go overboard.”

“Oh right,” Pinkie said. She calmed down and just clapped for her.

Octavia took a deep breath before she began to play. Bach’s Cello Suite Number One. The rest of the amphitheater was silent as everyone was lost in the enchanting melody. Octavia poured all her heart into her performance and it showed. Even a rock lover like Flash or a pop star like Pinkie had to appreciate the beauty of the piece. Once the performance was over the two applauded for their friend who smiled before taking a bow.

Once the audition was over the three teens met up outside the venture. “I can’t believe it. I got the scholarship. Next yeah I will be going to be a part of Everton’s music program,” Octavia said.

“That’s great,” Flash said.

“Yeah," Pinkie added with a reserved smile, "I’m really happy for you."

Octavia noticed this and she knew exactly what to say. “It’s ok Pinkie, I know what you want to do and I feel this is the right time to do it.”

Pinkie’s smile grew three times its size as she bright Octavia in for a hug. “This is sososososos grate. Oh we need to have a party to celebrate. I’ll invite Lyra, and Vinyl and all your close friends. Your favourite cake is still Marble Swear?” Pinkie went on, talking a mile a minute. Flash couldn’t help but be swept up in the storm of happiness as Pinkie did what Pinkie did best. It was Octavia’s night and Pinkie was determined to make it the best night ever.

Author's Note

Big thanks to Banshee531 for editing.

This chapter actually came out better then I thought. I really do hope you guys like it.

Just a bit of an audience poll, you do you think would be good VAs for Cypher and Terra. Can be from Cartoons, anime, or even celeberts.

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