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