Zenkai no Zenkaiger wa! (Prologue)
Author's Note
Well, I finally decided to take a crack at a crossover story. Combining my two favorite shows. Equestria Girls and Super Sentai. And Zenkaiger seemed like the perfect one to use. It's just a start for now. Things will really get started next time. Let me know what you think of the concept.
Notes: If you haven't seen Zenkaiger and plan to, don't read this story. Unless you don't mind massive spoilers.
Also, I'll be writing based on the subtitles I'm used to. Sorry if it's not what you're used to.
Zenkai no Zenkaiger wa! (Prologue)
Last time on... ZENKAIGEEEEERRRR!!!
The Earth and Kikaitopia, a world full of mechanical aliens, merged into the world we now know as, Zenkaitopia! It took some time to get used to, but eventually, the humans and the kikainoids were able to co-exist in the same world. Unfortunately, the evil dynasty, the Tojitendo, wanted total rule overall, human and kikainoid alike. They used the power of entire worlds they had captured from across the multiverse. Keeping them inside gears and using them to power their army!
However, one person rose up to stand in their way. The high-spirited, friendly human, who's always up for doing something great. Kaito Goshikita! And with the help of yours truly, Sechan, he dawned the powers his parents had left him and became, Zenkaiser! Teaming up with his newfound Kikainoid friends, Juran, Gaon, Magine, and Vroon, the five of them transformed into heroes of justice and became, Kikai Sentai Zenkaiger! Many battles were fought. Defeating and liberating one world after another.
Fighting enemies, gaining allies, uncovering secrets and mysteries. It was all one crazy ride! Until the day finally came that the Tojitendo were finally defeated, and all the captured worlds were set free!
With the Tojitendo defeated, The Zenkaiger and I can now enjoy our time together. Traveling to every world they can! They've been to a whole lot of already. See new things and meeting new people. Every day became a new experience.
I can't wait to see what world we go to next!
World 213
It was a late Sunday night. And everyone's favorite unicorn-turned-human, Sunset Shimmer, was getting ready for a goodnight sleep. Brushed her teeth, changed into her pajamas, all the normal things one would do. But right before she went to sleep, she did one thing most people wouldn't find so normal. Write in her magic journal to write to her pony pen pal, Twilight Sparkle. Who's only the Princess of Friendship and ruler of an entire nation!
What does one even write to someone that important on a daily basis? Sure, Sunset obviously doesn't have the most normal life either. But between her and Princess Twilight, there's really no comparison. Especially lately. Before she could tell her about how she and her friends stopped a plant controlling camp counselor, a time altering relic, or a psycho social influencer with a magic phone. That last one took a little extra writing just to explain everything.
Point is, lately things have been a bit, well boring. No magic problem, no adventures. It's like all her adventures just came to a complete stop. What could she write now? How she passed her algebra test? How she beat the final boss on her new game, The Wrath of Tirek? Oh yeah, that'll seem impressive. That said, she did have something to write to the princess about this time.
Dear Princess Twilight,
Been some time since I've last wrote. At least not just to say hi. I finally took you up on your invite to check out Ponyville. Wish you could've been there though. But I was told you had to deal with a misunderstanding between the griffons and the yaks. That must've been fun. Starlight Glimmer was able to show me around. It sure was something. It's definitely much smaller, but strangely, kinda similar to Canterlot City. Minus the obvious differences of course. The places, the ponies. It all had a certain charm to it. I see why you liked it there so much. Everyone was so, well friendly. It was getting dark by the time I came back to Canterlot City.
Honestly, she might of had more fun than she expected. Sure it was a relatively small and normal town, but it was something she missed. Not so much Equestria, but just the thrill of doing something different than her, now kinda basic, lifestyle.
I Next time I'm in Equestria, let's make sure to meet up. And I'll want to hear about all your latest adventures.
Your Friend, Sunset Shimmer
Having closed and put away her journal, she laid down in her bed. Though getting to sleep proved difficult considering everything on her mind.
Things sure have changed in Equestria since she left. Dragons, griffons, and even changelings are getting along. There are five Alicorn princesses now. Starswirl the Bearded and the other pillars are alive! Things over in that world got crazy.
As for this world, very similar but VERY different. Life just seems to move forward, without anything really changing. I mean when you have magical powers but no reason to use them, you might as well just be a normal teenage girl.
Don't get her wrong, she loves it here. But she can't help but wonder what things would have been like if she had stayed on Equestria. Or what if the mirror portal had taken her to some other world. Are there any other worlds? How many? Or is two different worlds enough for her?
Well, thinking about all that now didn't do her any good. After all, she needed her rest for school tomorrow. And who knows. Maybe Sunset will get lucky. And something amazing will happen tomorrow.
After all, it's not every night a giant alien spaceship hovers way above the city, completely unknown to everyone below.
The Next Day
It was a beautiful Monday morning. The sun was rising, the birds were singing, and everything was... exactly the same as the last time Sunset was on her way to school! Take a shower, change out of her pajamas, run to school. Her daily routine really has become repetitive. Oh well, she can't complain too much. After all, the one great thing about doing the same thing every day, she can always count on hanging out with her best friends in the whole world. In fact, there's one of them right ahead of her.
"Hey, Twilight!" The former unicorn called out. "Wait up!" Sunset ran up to her glasses-wearing friend, but the closer she got, the slower her pace became. Because something about Twilight was different. That something was her clothes. For some reason, Twilight was wearing a black blouse attached with a sailor-style collar, a pleated skirt, black penny loafers, and a red neckerchief! I'm mean, Twilight was never the group fashionista, that honor belonged to Rarity, but this is just... just... why?
"Oh, hey... Sunset?" Twilight turned towards her friend, looking just as confused as Sunset. The two stared at each other, wondering who's gonna say something first.
I guess Sunset might as well speak up. "Uh, Twi, what are you wearing?"
"What am I wearing?" Twilight asked. "What are you wearing?!"
The same clothes she wears almost every day. "Uh, my usual clothes." Why is Twilight acting like she's the one wearing weird clothes?
"Yeah but, to school?" Twilight asked.
"Uh yeah, now let's get back to you." The one who's actually wearing the unusual outfit. "What the heck are you wearing?"
"My school uniform, of course." She answered, getting back to her walk to school.
School uniform?! Sunset would say this had to have been some kind of joke. But Twilight said it as if it was so obvious. Like she really did have to wear that ridiculous getup. Noticing that Twi was getting ahead of her, Sunset quickly followed after her, mainly for follow-up questions.
"Since when does CHS have a school uniform?" She's been going to that school longer than you have, so she pr would have known if it had a dress code.
"CHS? You mean THS." THS?! Now you're really not making any sense, Twilight!
"THS?" Sunset couldn't wrap her head around it. It's not like Twilight to make such little sense. "Okay Twilight. I'm gonna need you to explain right... about... now?" As Sunset and Twilight stepped onto schoolgrounds, Sunset couldn't believe her eyes. It's not just Twilight. Everyone is wearing a uniform! Not only that, but perched upon the stone block, where the mighty Wonder Colt used to be, was some kind of weird symbol. She couldn't describe it, but the symbol was like nothing she's seen before. Almost... alien? "What in the world?!"
Sunset wanted something different to happen in her life. And she's about to get more than she asked for.
Next Chapter: Dai Ik-kai! Onaji Gakkō, Chigau Sekai?!
(No.1-Kai! Same School, Different Worlds?!)
Dai Ik-kai! Onaji Gakkō, Chigau Sekai?!
No.1-Kai! Same School, Different Worlds?!
World 213
Sunset stepped forward into her school. Or at least, she thinks it's her school. It looks like her school, for the most part, but it's just so weird. Why is everyone in uniform? And what's with the weird symbol on the stone block outside? What does it mean? What does any of this mean?! You need to figure this out. Think Sunset, think Sunset, think...
"Sunset?!"
"Wah!" Okay, think later. "Oh, yes Twilight?"
"Are you okay?" Twilight asked with concern. "You've been standing there, staring for almost five minutes."
"I'm... fine." Even though, nothing about this is fine.
"Are you sure? You've been acting strange all morning." Again, with the making it sound like she's the one acting strange!
"Y-Yeah. Just... uh, lost in thought." This can't be real! Can it? "Uh, Hey Twilight, where are our friends? I'd like to talk to them before class." Maybe one of them knows what the heck is going on here.
"There probably already in class." Twilight took a quick look around to make sure the coast was clear. "And so should we. You know how the principal gets about tardy students."
The principal! "Yeah, you're right Twi," Sunset said, playing along. "But I better go speak with the principal. You know, about getting a new uniform for today. I'll see you later."
Not even waiting to hear Twilight's response, Sunset took off like a rocket. Hopefully talking with Principal Celestia will shed some light on this whole situation. The sooner she gets some answers, the sooner she can set everything right. Hopefully. Unfortunately, Sunset was running so fast that she didn't notice the wet floor sign she zipped passed. You can probably guess what happened next.
"Woooaahhh!" Yeah, she slipped and fell, just barely managing to catch herself before she hit the hard floor. It was then that the shadow of a certain someone was cast over her.
"And that's why the principal has rules against running in the halls." The figure looming above Sunset said.
Sunset got up on her knees before turning to the person behind her. "Sorry. I was just in a hurry to see... Principal Celestia!"
In a strange twist of fate, the person standing behind her was none other than Celestia herself! In the hallway? With a mop? And a bucket of water?!
"Principal Celestia?" The seemingly non-principal said. "Now, wouldn't that be nice? But no, I'm just the janitor."
The janitor? Janitor Celestia?! You've got to be kidding me! "Janitor... wait what?" Sunset said. "Then who's..."
"Cutting class are we, Sunset Shimmer?"
Sunset took a look behind her to find Vice-Principal, well possibly Vice-Principal, Luna standing there with her arms crossed and a look of pure disappointment. "V-Vice Principal Luna?" At this point, there's no telling if she's vice-principal or not.
"Yes, it's me. Vice-Principal Luna." Well, at least something's the same around here. "Which is bad news for people like you who think that the rules don't apply to them. And why aren't you in your school uniform?"
Oh yeah, that. "My uh, uniform got ruined in the wash last night." Sunset lied. "I was hoping I could see the principal about getting a new one."
The vice-principal sighed before helping Sunset to her feet. "Very well, I'll take you to see the principal. And then it's straight to class."
"Yes ma'am," Sunset complied. At least she's still getting to see the principal. Now she just has no clue who that principal is.
"Very good," Luna said. "Now follow me and leave my sister to her job."
The two walked off, leaving Celestia back to her job. "Yes, because I was in such a hurry to get back to work." With a roll of her eyes, Celestia got back to mopping floors and picking up trash.
Luna and Sunset came to the principal's office and Sunset couldn't be more curious. Who could possibly be the principal if not Celestia or even Luna? Well, whoever's behind that door, she'll have to be ready for anything.
Luna opened the door, letting Sunset inside first, before addressing the principal. "Sir, I have a student in need of a new uniform."
"Really?" The principal said. The principal was sitting at his desk. Sunset couldn't see who it was because his swivel chair was turned to the back wall. She didn't recognize the voice either, so that doesn't help. "Well, I can't have that. She must have a new uniform."
The principal turned in his chair to reveal himself and the person Sunset saw sitting in the chair was nothing even remotely close to any idea of who she was expecting to see. Like at all! In fact, not even sure if she could call who she saw a person at all.
"Thank you so much..." Luna said as the principal fully turned towards her. "Principal Academy World."
Out of all the weird things Sunset has seen, this had to be one of the weirdest. The principal, he's... he's... well she's not quite sure what he is! His body is made of steel, and he's got gears all over his body. and a tacky purple tie. But the weirdest part is definitely his head. It's literally shaped like a school building! As unbelievable as this is, the best thing for Sunset to do is to play it cool and wait until the she can come up with a plan.
"May I have your name Miss?" The building headed principal asked.
"Oh, uh, it's Sunset Shimmer... sir." She still can't believe what she's talking to right now.
"Miss Shimmer, I'm in a generous mood today," Acadamy World stated. "So, I'm going to let you off with a warning. But don't let us catch you without your uniform again. Or there will be consequences."
And just like that, with a snap of his fingers, Sunset's clothes were instantly replaced with a uniform identical to all the other girls attending this school. At this point, it's clear that this Acadamy World is responsible for all the changes that had happened to CHS. Now she just has to figure out how to change everything back.
"Uh, thank you Principal Sir," Sunset said trying to act casual. "I'll get straight to class now."
"Very good. Go and learn the values of the Tojitendo way!" Academy World said with pride.
"Toji-what now?" Sunset mumbled, just barely being heard by Academy World or Luna.
"Hmm?" The principal asked.
"Oh uh, just excited to get back to class." Nice save Sunset.
"Very good. Now do hurry!"
"Yes sir." With that, Sunset made her to her first class.
After that encounter, Sunset had just one thought on her mind. How the heck did all this happen! Okay yes, it's probably the work of that Acadamy World thing. But where did he come from?! And why is it taking over her school?! She has to figure out a way to set everything right. But how? I mean, it's not like the solution is gonna hit her right away.
TTHHHUUUUUDDD!!!!!!!
Well, something hit her. Or I guess I should say someone. As in, someone had run straight into Sunset, knocking her down.
"Oof," Sunset exclaimed as her rear made contact with the hard floor. "Ow. Okay, that rule against running in the hallways, actually kinda valid."
"Oh, sorry, sorry," the person responsible for knocking her down blurted out. "Let me help you up." The guy held out his hand, as close to her as possible strangely enough, to help Sunset back on her feet.
Sunset looked up to the person, but was surprised to see it was someone she didn't recognize. It was a boy who looked kinda normal. Not a weird robot thing, so that's a plus. Realizing she's been staring for too long; Sunset shook away her thoughts and accepted the boy's hand.
"Thanks." As Sunset got back on her feet, she took one last quick look at the boy to make sure she didn't recognize him. "Uh, sorry are you new here? I can't seem to remember name?" Or your very existence.
The boy's face lit up as he extended his hand again. This time for a friendly handshake. "My name's Kaito! Kaito Goshikita!"
"Kaito... Goshikita?" You won't hear many names like that around here. Sunset excepted Kaito's friendly handshake. Though, he shook with a bit more vigor than she expected. "That's a pretty interesting name. My name's Sunset Shimmer, by the way."
"Woah, your names pretty interesting too!"
Is it? Names like that are pretty common here. This gut must be some kind of foreign exchange student. But is it just coincidence that he shows up as soon as her whole school is turned upside-down? Maybe she should ask some questions.
"So, Kaito," Sunset said as the two made their way to their first class. "Seeing how you're not in class either, I'm guessing you were late too. May I ask why?"
Kaito turned to Sunset right before saying the honest truth. "Oh, I was trying to bungee jump of the tallest tower in the city."
"Huh!" Sunset wanted to think that was a joke, but just the look on his face and the way he said it. He was serious! Bet he was thinking of the jump right then. Jumping off and going "Yahoo!" or something.
"Unfortunately, I was thrown out before I had the chance." Yeah, obviously you were.
"Why would you even want to do that?" Sunset asked.
"Because no one ever has before!" Kaito said with much excitement. "I want to be the first person in the world to do something amazing!"
"And that amazing thing is bungee jumping of a building?" Yeah, sounds logical.
But Kaito shook his head in response. "Mm-mm. Not just that. You never know when you'll be able to do a first."
"A first?" Sunset wasn't exactly following.
"Mm-hmm! There's a chance to do a first every day. And when you find it, you go after it! At Full Power..." Kaito suddenly stopped mid-sentence. Like the words he was about to say were more important than he thought. He knows it's something he says often, but he can't help but feel like he's forgotten something. "Full Power Non-Stop?" He mumbled to himself. Were those words reminding him of something? "Hmm?"
"What was that?" Sunset asked
Kaito shook his head, to ease Sunset's concern and shake away his previous thoughts. "It's nothing." He reassured. "Come on, let's get to class!" And with that, Kaito ran off, once again breaking the 'no running in the halls' rule.
Now, once again, alone in the hallway, Sunset can get back to figuring out what's going on around here. But first, to find her friends!
Sunset made her way to gym class, and class was in session. The students there were busy with rigorous exercises. Some were even to the point of nearly passing out. Sunset herself included. She's lost track of how many laps she's already ran. Although she was having it rough, there as one person here doing pretty well. And she's about to come running up to her once again. Her very athletic friend, Rainbow Dash.
After waiting for the moment no one else was around her, Sunset took the opportunity to speak with her. "Oh, *huff* hey *huff-huff* Rainbow Dash." Sunset said between breathes.
"Sunset?" Rainbow said with bit of worry. "You know we're *huff* not allowed to talk *huff-huff* while in class, *huff* unless spoken to." Seriously Rainbow?
"Well, *huff* now you've been spoken to." Sunset said, exploiting the loophole in Rainbow's sentence. "So, *huff* do you remember gym class being like this? I mean, *huff-huff* doesn't this all seem a bit... off?"
Rainbow looked at Sunset with a puzzled expression. "Off?" she began, her voice strained from the exertion, "This is just how it's always been. *huff-huff* The Tojitendo way of learning is strict and disciplined."
Okay, let's try a different question. "Well then, what about our coach?" Sunset panted, her eyes scanning the room. "Doesn't he seem at all... unusual to you?"
Rainbow looked over to the coach, and normally, the coach may have seemed unusual. He was, yet another robot! His head is red and had, what appeared to be, a metal mohawk on his head. He's wearing the usual clothes you'd expect a gym coach to wear, but with the same tacky, purple tie that Academy World was wearing.
"You mean Coach Juran?" Rainbow replied with a smile, not seeming to catch Sunset's concern. "What about him?"
Sunset looks back to the coach in question. Who... actually didn't seem so bad. Right now, he was watching a student who was having some trouble keeping up. Another one of Sunset's friends, actually. Fluttershy. And she could barely even keep standing.
"Hey kiddo," The coach said, placing a comforting hand on her shoulder. "Why don't you take..." Coach Juran stopped for a second but then finished his sentence. Only, the second half of the sentence sounded a bit harsher than expected. "...another lap slacker! There's no rest in the Tojitendo! Go, Go, Go, Go!!"
Fluttershy jumped from being startled by the sudden change in the coach and then ran as fast as her aching legs could go.
Sunset winced at the harshness of his tone, and her thoughts raced. She knew she had to be careful. If she said anything out of place, it could blow her cover. But seeing her friend like this... it was more than she could bear.
"Like I said," Rainbow replied, her eyes never leaving the coach, "this is just the Tojitendo way."
Sunset nodded, trying to process everything. But before she could say another word, the bell rang, signaling the end of gym.
The next class was home economics, and Sunset had managed to get together with Applejack and Pinkie Pie. Unfortunately, they were just as clueless about the robotic takeover as the rest of the school.
Speaking of which, the teacher in this class is yet another robot. A yellow one with cat ears and cord-like dreadlocks. With, of course, the same tie as the other two robots. Apparently, his name is Gaon. He sure does look like he loves cooking. Maybe he's a robot chef when he's not... you know, taking over schools.
"Okay class, time to present your dishes!" Gaon announced.
Sunset sure was glad she got paired up with Pinkie. Because she had absolutely no idea what she was making. Apparently, it was something called a "Gear-Powered Fusion Cake". And it looks as appetizing as it sounds. An all Grey blob of a cake, with what seemed to be wires sticking out of it.
Everyone brought the exact same looking cakes to the front, each one a dull grey color with no discernible flavor. It was like an assembly line of mass-produced boredom, each one more lifeless than the last. But then there was Pinkie's, and Sunset's by technicality, cake. A beacon of color in a sea of monotony. It was a spectacle of pink frosting, sprinkles, and rainbows, looking like it was plucked straight out of a cartoon. She just couldn't resist adding her own touch. The stark contrast made Gaon's eyes widen with what Sunset hoped was surprise.
"Ah, Ms. Pie, your cake is... so cute! Sunset couldn't help but crack a smile at Gaon's sudden shift in tone. "And I bet it tastes as delightful as it looks!" Pinkie beamed with pride.
But just as quickly as the warmth filled the room, it shattered as Gaon's expression grew stern. "However, this is not the Tojitendo way!" Before anyone could react, he raised his arm and smacked the cake, sending it flying into the air in a burst of frosting and sprinkles. The class gasped in shock, while Pinkie's face fell, her eyes filling with tears.
"Why'd you..." Sunset managed catch herself before finishing the question, not wanting to blow her cover. But her eyes were filled with a mix of anger and confusion. She couldn't believe what she just saw. Why would he do that? Why would anyone do that?
But she had no time to ponder as the bell for next period rang. The class quickly dispersed, leaving a saddened Pinkie behind. "It's okay, Pinkie." Applejack comforted, patting her on the shoulder. "Your cake was the best looking one here."
"Thanks, Applejack." Pinkie sniffled, trying to hold back the tears.
Next was English class, and as Sunset was met by yet another robotic figure. This one was a pink female robot with a long black ponytail and a heart on her forehead, who introduced herself as Magine. "Mmm-Mmm-Mmm," the teacher seemed to keep mumbling as she frantically paces around her desk.
Fortunately, she was distracted by trying to clean all the papers on her desk. This gives Sunset the chance to whisper over to Rarity, who's sitting right next to her. "Hey, Rarity. What do you think of all this?"
Rarity looked up from her work. "What's there to think about? This is just another day at Tojitendo High, darling!"
"And the name Canterlot High doesn't mean anything to you?" Sunset whispered urgently.
Rarity gave her a puzzled look, blinking rapidly. "Tojitendo High is our school, Sunset. I don't know what you're talking about."
"Right. Of course not," Sunset mumbled to herself, trying to maintain her cool. Sunset looked back at Magine trying to finish cleaning her desk. Weirdly enough, it somehow looked twice as messy than when she looked away just a minute ago.
This whole day had been one weird event after another, but as lunchtime had arrived, Sunset still had no clue what to do about the robot takeover. Alright, no more playing subtle! She gonna go grab her friends and do whatever it takes to convince them that something is off here!
"Tune tune tune tune tune!"
What was that?!
Before Sunset could even consider the question, she saw something coming, well, flying, her way. A bird? No, it was a robotic bird with a red and white body and a metallic yellow beak. It was like something straight out of a sci-fi anime. But I guess, considering what she's seen today, that's not too far-fetched anymore.
"Tune tune tune tune!" It squawked as it flew directly towards her. Sunset tried to dodge, but she was too slow. It grabbed her by the hair and pulled her in a different direction. "Hey, let go!" She yelled, trying to pull away, but the thing was surprisingly strong for its size.
It dragged her into the nearest bathroom, which was thankfully empty. Sunset stumbled into a stall and looked up, her eyes widening as the bird perched on her lap.
"Seriously?!" Sunset exclaimed. "Now what are you supposed to be? This school’s weird mascot?"
"I'm no macot, tune!" The bird chirped. "And I need your help, tune!"
Sunset blinked. Did she just hear that right? "Wait, you can talk?"
"Of course, tune! I'm Secchan, the robotic assistant of the Zenkaiger!" The bird announced. "And I need your help to save our worlds from the clutches of the evil Tojitendo!"
Sunset's mind raced. This was definitely a lot to take in. "Okay, okay. Let's start from the beginning. First of all, you know about the Tojitendo?" The robotic bird, now known as Secchan, bobbed its head in a nod. "And you want my help?"
"Yes," Secchan chirped. "I've been watching, and you're the only one who seems to know that things aren't right here, tune."
"Tune?" Sunset questioned, raising an eyebrow.
"Tune!"
Moving on. "Okay, so what exactly are the Tojitendo, and why are they here?"
"The Tojitendo were an evil alien dynasty, tune," Secchan began. "They sought to conquer every world they could get their hands on. Wanting to expand their territory. They were about as bad as it gets, tune."
"Were?" Sunset echoed, her confusion deepening.
"Yes," Secchan corrected. "Though the Tojitendo were strong, they weren't match for the Kikai Sentai Zenkaiger, tune! They fought bravely, and in the end, the Zenkaiger triumphed, tune!"
"Zenkaiger?" How many times is he going to say something she doesn't understand today? "What's a Zenkaiger?"
"They're heroes of justice, tune!" Secchan answered with excitement in its mechanical voice. "A group of friends that came together to fight against the Tojitendo's tyranny, tune!"
One thing still doesn't add up. Well, one thing that she's specifically thinking of at this moment. "Well, if these Zenkaigers already defeated the Tojitendo, how are they taking over our school?"
Secchan looked at her with a slightly sad expression, if a robotic bird could have one. "It's most likely that someone is attempting to revive the Tojitendo," he chirped. "But how and why, I don't know, tune."
Sunset's eyes narrowed. "Okay, but what do they want with our school?" she questioned, her curiosity piqued.
Secchan tilted his head slightly, the mechanical whirring within it audible as it processed the question. "I'm afraid I don't know that either, tune," he replied. "But I do know that if we don't act soon, the Tojitendo will spread their influence far beyond this school."
Sunset frowned, her mind racing. "So, if these Zenkaigers defeated the Tojitendo before, why don't we just get them to do it again?" she suggested hopefully.
Secchan's eyes dimmed slightly, and it looked away for a moment before speaking. "They can't, tune," he replied solemnly. "The Zenkaigers have also fallen under the power of Academy World. They're here, in this school, just like everyone else."
"What? They're here?!" Sunset's eyes went wide with shock. "Where?!"
Secchan cocked his head slightly. "The leader of the Zenkaiger, Zenkaiser, thinks he's just a normal student here," it revealed. "He doesn't remember who he truly is, tune."
He thinks he's a student? Then first, Sunset needs to talk to him. "Okay, who is he? What's he like? Maybe if we talk to him, we can remind him of who he is." Talking didn't go so well for her friends, but hey, what other choice did she have?
Secchan's beak opened slightly as he spoke, "His real name is... Kaito Goshikita, tune."
Sunset felt a jolt of recognition run through her. "Kaito? The new guy?" Obviously it was him! Why else would some random new guy show up at the same time all these alien robots?
"I tried to get to him," Secchan continued, its metallic voice sounding slightly defeated, "but he's always on the move, never stays in one place for too long. And when he does, he's surrounded by other students and faculty, tune. Faculty all currently working under Academy World. I couldn't get to him, but maybe another student could. Someone who could blend in, who wouldn't raise suspicion, tune."
Sunset nodded slowly, understanding the gravity of the situation. "Okay, I'll find him," she decided.
"Good," Secchan nodded, looking relieved. "Now as for the other Zenkaigers..."
But before Secchan could finish, the robotic bird was abruptly interrupted by the shrill sound of the school bell, signaling the end of lunch. There's no way that was enough time for anyone to eat a full meal.
"Oh, shoot!" Sunset exclaimed, jumping to her feet as the bell rang. She had to get to class before she was noticed missing. "I need to go. You can tell me about the other Zenkaigers later. I'll find Kaito, but for now, just stay hidden until I do."
Secchan chirped in agreement before flying out the bathroom window, leaving Sunset with a new mission. She had to find Kaito Goshikita, the leader of the Kikai Sentai Zenkaiger, in the middle of a robot-controlled school. Easy, right?
Taking her seat in history class, Sunset's thoughts remained on how she's going to find Kaito without arousing any suspicion. But how? What would be her approach? And where in this entire school could he be?
"Hey, Sunset!"
"Hey, Kaito." Kaito?! Wow, that actually was easy. Sunset's thoughts came to a screeching halt as she looked up to see none other than Kaito Goshikita sliding into the desk next to her. "Kaito!"
"Eh-hem!"
Sunset's head snapped to the person who had just called her out. It was the history teacher. And, oh what a surprise, he was also a robot. This time, however, he was a bulky, almost blocky, blue robot, wearing the same purple tie and glasses. Do robots need glasses?
"Miss Shimmer, Mister Goshikita, is there something you two would like to share with the class?" The teacher's voice resonated through the room, his glasses reflecting the harsh fluorescent lights.
"No sir, Mister Vroon," Kaito said, his eyes as innocent as a newborn fawn's. "We were just discussing the upcoming test."
Vroon's robotic eyes narrowed slightly. "Ah, I see. Well, remember to keep your conversations to a minimum during class. Now, let's proceed with the lesson."
"Yes, Mister Vroon," Sunset mumbled under her breath. She couldn't believe it. Kaito was sitting right next to her. Now she just needs to figure out a way to get him alone. And without Vroon noticing. Maybe if she whispers really softly...
But before she could get the chance, a sudden, high-pitched "Achoo!" filled the air. Sunset's head snapped around to see Twilight, her cheeks pink with embarrassment, holding a hand over her mouth. But what Sunset saw as just a sneeze, the fear in Twilight's eyes suggested something more.
The room froze. Vroon's head whipped around, his robotic eyes narrowing on Twilight. With a swiftness that belied his blocky frame, he reached to the side of his desk and pushed a button.
A split second later, the air was filled with the sound of rushing wind, and Twilight's pen blew up as if it were a tiny bomb! Leaving the poor girl's face covered in smoke, Her hair a mess, and her glasses askew.
"There will be no more disruptions!" Vroon announced, his robotic voice echoing through the suddenly silent room. The class stared in shock at Twilight, who was desperately trying to pat down the ink smudges on her face and straighten her glasses.
Sunset couldn't believe what she just witnessed, And Kaito seemed a bit unsure himself. Okay, so even whispering's out of the question. What now?
Huh? She's got a pen. She's got paper. He's sitting right next to her. Hmm... ugh, passing notes in class is so cliclé. But hey, if it works, it works. She scribbled down her message as fast and as discreetly as she could, trying not to draw the attention of Vroon's eyes.
Sunset folded the note into a tight little square and waited for the perfect moment. As Mr. Vroon droned on about the historical significance of the first Tojitendo overlord, or something like that, she took a deep breath and quickly slid the note onto Kaito's desk. She didn't dare look at him, but she could feel his eyes on the paper. She pretended to focus on her own notes, her heart racing like a pegasus in flight.
Kaito's eyes darted to the paper, his curiosity piqued. He looked up to make sure Vroon wasn't watching and unfolded the note with the same subtle urgency. "Meet me in the hall after class. It's really really REALLY important," it read. His gaze flickered towards Sunset, a question in his eyes. She nodded slightly before looking back at the chalkboard, her expression unreadable.
Rising from her chair, Sunset raised her hand. "Mister Vroon, may I use the restroom?"
The robot teacher paused mid-sentence, his eyes scanning her before nodding. "You may go, Miss Shimmer. But do not dawdle. You know the Tojitendo policy on bathroom breaks."
"Yes, sir," Sunset said, her voice as calm as a moonlit lake. She collected her things and made her way to the door.
Kaito, understanding the unspoken signal, waited a beat before raising his own hand. "Excuse me, Mister Vroon?"
The robot's gaze shifted to him. "What is it, Mister Goshikita?"
"I'm sorry, but I need to go too," Kaito said with a forced cough, playing along.
Vroon sighed. "Fine. But be quick about it. The Tojitendo way does not tolerate laziness."
Sunset and Kaito practically bolted from the room once Vroon's gaze returned to the board. They took a few steps down the hall, ensuring no one was around to hear them. "So, what's so important that you had to drag me out of class?" Kaito asked, his curiosity clear as day.
"I need to talk to you about something," Sunset began, her voice low and urgent. "Do you remember anything about being a... a hero?"
Kaito blinked, his expression a mix of confusion and amusement. "A hero?" He laughed. "What's that got to do with history class?"
History... Ugh, okay then. "Nothing! Look, I really need you to remember, Kaito. You're the leader of the Zenkaiger."
The color drained from Kaito's face. His eyes grew wide, his laughter dying on his lips. "Zenkaiger? What's that?"
"Secchan told me," Sunset whispered. "You guys defeated the Tojitendo once, but now they're back and they're taking over our school."
"Secchan?" The name did seem to ring a bell, but Kaito couldn't quite place it.
"Yeah, Secchan," Sunset nodded. "Hold on, let me see if I can find him." She turned away and started calling for the little robotic bird as loudly as she could without attracting too much attention. "Secchan! Secchan!"
To her surprise, Secchan didn't take long to arrive, fluttering down from the ceiling vent and landing on her shoulder. "You called, tune?"
Sunset nodded and pointed at Kaito, her eyes wide with excitement. "Look who I found!"
Secchan's eyes lit up like the Fourth of July. "Kaito!" He chirped before launching himself off her shoulder and into Kaito's arms. "K-Kaito, it's so good to see you again!"
Kaito stumbled back slightly, caught off guard by the tiny metal bird throwing itself at him. "Wait, what?!" he exclaimed, his arms awkwardly wrapping around the robotic creature, before flashing him a smile full of curiosity. "Woah! Who are you?! You seem cool!"
If it were possible, Secchan would have she'd a year right then. "Kaito it's me, Secchan. We've been together since you were a little boy, tune," he explained. "You have to remember, tune! This world needs you to defeat Academy World!"
"Principal Academy World?" Kaito echoed, his voice filled with doubt.
Sunset nodded fervently. "Yes, Kaito, I know it sounds crazy, but it's true!" She grabbed his shoulders, her eyes pleading. "This isn't how this school is supposed to be! It used to be a place where me and my friends laughed, learned, and had fun together. Right now, you're the only one who can fix this."
Kaito's gaze searched hers, looking for any sign of deceit. But all he found was earnestness and a hint of desperation. "Your friends?"
"Yeah," Sunset said, her voice catching in her throat. "Rainbow Dash, Applejack, Pinkie Pie, Fluttershy, Rarity, and Twilight Sparkle. We used to have the best times here. But now..." She trailed off, her eyes falling to the floor. "Everything's just... wrong."
She was serious. Kaito could see it in her eyes, hear it in her voice. This wasn't some kind of joke or a weird prank. She was genuinely concerned. And if what Secchan said was true, then this was no time to be skeptical.
Secchan flew out of Kaito's arms, hovering in the air before them. "Kaito, I know it's a lot to take in, but you are the hero known as Zenkaiser, tune!" The little robotic bird's voice was filled with a sense of urgency and hope. "You and your team, the Kikai Sentai Zenkaiger, defeated the Tojitendo before. And now you must do it again, tune!"
Suddenly, Secchan's beak opened, and out dropped a small, golden gear into Kaito's palm. It glinted under the harsh fluorescent lights, the image of a helmeted, white hero emblazoned on its surface, with the number forty-five etched beside it. Kaito stared at it, his eyes widening.
"This gear?!" Did it work? Does he really remember?!
"So, you remember," Sunset said quietly, hope blossoming in her voice.
"Nuh-uh." Well, don't get their hopes up like that!
The words were like a sledgehammer to Sunset and Secchan's hearts. The hope that had been building in the air was shattered into a million pieces.
"But," Kaito continued, holding the golden gear up to the light, "I can't ignore this feeling." He looked at Sunset and Secchan, his eyes searching theirs. "I may not remember, but I can feel it in my heart that something's wrong here."
Sunset's eyes lit up. Maybe there was still a chance.
"I can feel it too," Kaito murmured, his thumb tracing the contours of the golden gear in his hand. "School is supposed to be a place to make friends. To learn and have fun, right? But today... everyone just seems so... sad. I don't think it's supposed to be this bad. I mean, how could any school be this bad. And if this really is some kind of evil plan, then I've got to do something about it."
Sunset's hope grew stronger. "That's the spirit," she said with a smile.
Kaito responded with a bigger smile. "I've made up my mind!" He declared. "I'm going to see where helping you two takes me! And until I get some results-" He raised his fist high in the air. "-I'll go Full Power Non-Stop!"
And with that declaration, something clicked inside Kaito's mind. What was it. The words he just spoke, he said it before! But for what reason? There was something he had to do before! This gear in his hand, it does belong to him. Where did he get it? Someone made it for him. No! Two someones! His mom and dad, they made it! But for what reason? It was... it was... to protect the world!
Secchan and Sunset watched as a wave of realization washed over Kaito's face. His eyes grew distant, lost in a flood of memories that had been buried beneath layers of a fabricated reality. The gears, the battles, the friends he had made - it all rushed back to him. He knows who he is!
"Secchan?" Kaito mumbled, turning back to them with newfound conviction. The robotic bird hovered closer, chirping with excitement. "Secchan!"
"Kaito!" Secchan exclaimed, flying back into his arms. "You remember, tune!"
Sunset watched as Kaito and Secchan embraced, their bond rekindling in front of her very eyes. Hopefully soon, she'll be able to do the same with her friends.
Secchan was the first to break the silence, his voice quivering with excitement. "Kaito, what happened to you and the others? When I came back, you all were gone, tune."
"I'd like to know that too," Sunset added, leaning against the lockers with her arms crossed over her chest.
Kaito took a deep breath, followed by a quick nod. "Okay then. It all started when we first came to this world," Kaito began as he prepared to explain how everything in this world changed.
Next Chapter: Dai Ni-Kai! Zenkaijā wa Kikikaikai!
(No. 2-Kai! The Zenkaiger are Crazy Cool!)
Author's Note
Okay so, originally this was gonna be a longer chapter. But I was worried about it running too long. At least while I'm still trying to get the hang of writing a crossover story. Character portrayal is still my biggest worry. An using two casts of characters has me even more nervous. So, I'm testing the waters. The next chapter will be the second half of this one. (Or depending on how long it is, I may just add the rest to this chapter later. I don't know) Let me know any improvements you think are needed or just what you think of the story so far. And look forward to the next part. Coming as soon as possible.
