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Shin and Natsumi walk out from the building.

"Why are you guys making so much noise? We've got a wedding to finish preparing for."

Kenta: We need to talk to Fourteen. Apparently he owes my friends here a favor.

Shin: And why would we believe the guy who single-handedly trashed his reputation?

"Look, I didn't report anything we all didn't already know. The man has the subtlety of a nuke."

Natsumi: That doesn't change anything.......Wait. [Looks at Masaru and Fuyuki.] Those braces. Shin. It's them again.

"You Society dogs just don't understand; We will never join you. Our world is perfect and you aren't gonna be a part of it. [Takes out cell phone.] Send in security."

The Zebra, Eagle, and Deer Undead are summoned as well as a crowd of Albiroaches.

"We have more pressing matters to attend to than you lot."

The two of them walk back into the building.

Hodge stood back from the action and blend in with the crowd of people.

"Axel will be fine on his own, might as well use my time efficiently."

Hodge sat down at a poker table and announce he is in the game.

Axel sees Hodge, Masaru, and Kenta playing or cashing in their cards but sees Tetsuya doing the same thing "*sigh* You guys......are really hard to take care of.......but the cards can be used besides for gambling." Axel then holds the cards until he sees Suzuka sitting down and says "Hey Suzuka! You remember me?" Axel smiles at her.
(Meanwhile)
Tetsuya is at the gambling tables with Fuyuki and Masaru just raking in his winnings "Man......I really like gambling! Back in my world I was ok at playing stuff like this and atleast I get a real meal in a long time!" Tetsuya keeps gambling and getting more winnings by the second.

[Upstairs in the security office]

Shin: So how are they doing?

Natsumi: Well, they're winning the first few rounds as expected. We haven't swapped in the improbables yet. The problem is that one in the coat. He's calculating everything in his head. He'll know if we try to screw him over.

"Relax. There are three things that kill genius: money, optimism, and the opposite sex and we're in good supply of all of the above."

Meanwhile, Masaru and Kenta are having dinner.

Kenta: So what are you gonna do with the money?

"I don't know; maybe get a decent bike while I'm here."

"Where are you guys from anyway?"

"Honestly its a long story I don't wanna get into. The short version: We're trying to save a friend."

Kenta begins reminiscing and the image of a girl comes to his head.

[somewhat grim]"We're all looking for someone, huh?"

"What's wrong with you?"

"Oh nothing. Just looking back at life I suppose."

A crowd of people begins moving towards one end of the casino.

"Wonder what's up?"

The two of them walk over to see an announcer cheering on the crowd.

"Ladies and gentlemen! We've got a real show for you today, I tell you what! We're giving away this Dia Rouzer to the person who can successfully take down our reigning champion! It's a real collector's item; only one in the entire world and as a bonus it was used by none other than Tachibana himself! Now who has the courage to step into the ring?!"

Masaru: No way. That's-

Kenta: Kenzaki's belt. Then's where's he?

"What matters right now is that we get that belt. Oi, up there! I'm gonna get in this!"

MC: Well, well. We got ourselves a contender. Step into the cage, son.

Masaru steps in and the gate shuts behind him.

"Now here are the rules: You can win by 10-count KO, 5 min. survival, or causing the other to submit, whatever comes first."

"Got it. Bring him out."

The far gate opens and a cloaked figure walks in. It closes right after.

"The main event has come! The challenger takes on our 10 time champ! Place your bets now cause its gonna be one hell of a fight!"

Fuyuki: Hey Kenta.

"Huh. Oh hey Fuyu- kun---Where's your belt?"

"They took it as collateral. I got in over my head."

"How far are you in the hole?"

"Uh.. lets see. [thinks for a bit] 5k."

"You see, this is why I hate this place. It gives false hope then yanks it away."

"You've still got your money right?"

"Why?"

"I need to win it back. They're gonna break my legs."

"Aren't you able to transform already?"

"They took the brace too. Over ten k they need more collateral."

"You said 6k before."

"Oh did I?"

"Look there might be a way we can solve this. Masaru's in some kind of event right now. I bet what I've got left on him, he wins, you go home in one piece."

"Thank you!!"

"But, once this is over I'm going to need an extremely huge favor."

"Anything!"

"Alright then. Bookie, 470 on the new kid."

"So what are his odds?"

[CHAMP: 1.2:1]
[CHALLENGER: 146:1]

"Those aren't that bad."

"Either you're ruthlessly optimistic or drunk."

"It's a little of both."

"Just perfect."

[Ringside]

Masaru, thinking: Alright. No matter who it is take them down!

"And now ladies and gentlemen, the beast who has won your hearts. May I present: The Reigning champ: STARK!"

He throws the cloak off to reveal he is the Horse Orphenoch. He is wearing a strange metal device around his neck.

"No Way! Kiba-san?!"

"You sure know how to surprise a girl, Axel. You've been gone for years and now you suddenly show up on my wedding day. It's a little too much to take in at once. Where have you been all this time and why are all these people after you?"

Meanwhile, Masaru is struggling to hold his own against the enraged Kiba.

MC: It's now two minutes into the fight, folks, and the new guy's not looking too good! He's taken quite a few bad hits but he's given some as well! Will Stark put another notch in his belt or hit the floor for the first time?!

Masaru: Kiba-san.... What happened to you? Why don't you remember me?!

Kiba summons his sword and brings it down. Masaru moves at the last second and transforms.

"What's this? It seems this guy's been holding out on us!! Show us your stuff kid!"

Masaru: Kiba, you may be my ally but if you're in the way of my mission I can't let you stop me.

He tries to swing but Masaru ducks under it and palm thrusts his chest, sending him backward. Kiba staggers for a bit then begins swinging rapidly.

"What happened to that grace you put into your fighting? You're nothing but a brute now. Are you even the same person?!"

His arms begin glowing silver. An energy blade extends from the left and a shield from the right. The two begin charging at one another.

Masaru, thinking: Remember, the left is only the opening!

He swings with the blade and the impact paralyzes Kiba. He then slams the shield into his chest. A large burst comes out of Kiba's back.

"Forgive me, old friend."

Kiba hits the floor and reverts back to his human form. The device falls off, sparking.

MC: History has been made here, people. The new champion has arrived!

The crowd begins cheering and Masaru waves to them awkwardly. He is still worried about Kiba's condition. [under his breath] "What did they do to you?"

On the floor, Kenta is cashing in his winnings.

"Holy crap, We just won 68k!!"

Fuyuki: So I can get the loan right?

"None of this goes in a machine?"

"No, just the repo office."

"I'm coming with you just in case."

[At Society HQ]

Tremor: Ikkyu, the time is now.

"Where are you sending me?"

"The Undead world. The riders and the traitors have been spotted there."

"Any restrictions?"

"Until you find them you'll have to wear this aura limiter. They know your power signature."

"Got it. Should I kill them?"

"Just the two; we need the riders alive."

Tremor opens a rift.

"You have two days' time. Good luck."

Ikkyu walks in and it shuts behind him. Tremor then proceeds to the Prophet's chamber.

"Milady, Ikkyu has been mobilized."

"Very good, we needed to test the Driver's new capabilities. Perfect opportunity."

"Prophet, what happens in the off chance that he actually fails?"

"Even if he does, our third Rider has been completed. He will pick up the remains."

((Sorry for not posting for a while. School is dragging me down right now))

Suzuka turns away for a second.

"You remember the rifts that took you away? They got her too. One of them went through our building. Apparently, those things could pass through walls. All that's left of her is this pendant."

She pulls out a small star pendant and looks at it longingly.

"Hopefully, she'll come back for it one day. I can see you've made some good friends on your trip. She probably has too. [beeper begins going off]
Oh great, already? Sorry, Axel. My tailor is being insufferable today. I'll talk to you at the reception okay?"

She walks off toward her dressing room.

[off near the ring]

Masaru: No thanks. I need to talk to these guys first. [goes over to the pickup desk.] Alright, what was the prize again?

"The Dia Rouzer. Garren's belt?"

"Oh right."

He gets the belt and looks at it for a bit.

"After four months of hunting these thing, now that I've got one it doesn't feel satisfying. Say, whatever happened to Stark?"

"He's in his room recovering. It's down the hall to the left."

He heads off to see Kiba.

Meanwhile, Kenta has bought back Fuyuki's gear.

"Thank you so much!!"

"You're just lucky your friend won. Why do people think they can gamble better when they're liqoured up?"

Ikkyu is currently lurking around near the slot machines when he sees Suzuka going into a hallway.

"So that must be the Catalyst the Prophet told me of. Seems the fair bride has quite a bit too much on her plate. It think its time Fourteen got a wake-up call."

He inserts two cards into his Driver.

[ATTACK RIDE: REMOTE]

"Let's watch the fireworks fly."

Suzuka walks into her wedding studio, annoyed.

"Alright Kaede-chan, what is it this time?"

An awkward silence fills the room.

[Worried]"Kaede-chan?!"

She walks to the far end of the studio to see Kaede unconscious. She is bound and gagged.

"What the hell's going-"

"CHUUUUUUUUUUU!!"

She tries to find where the sound is coming from but is grabbed from behind. She tries to scream but her attacker silences her.