time skip.
As Aaron was just lying around on his bed with no care in the world, he felt a huge amount of dark and tainted energy which caused his eyes to open up quickly. This wasn't normal, he got up from his bed and walked outside of his room, the door immediately closing behind him as he did so.
He walked toward basically the living room of his base before a virtual screen appeared infront of his face.The screen showed him what was causing that energy.Upon looking at the screen he saw it, the reason he felt such demonic and dark energy was because Gifu had awakened.
He saw the flying statue of Gifu floating around a forest, his eyes then landed on the people below the statue.He saw Daiji and Sakura fighting Ikki....hold up, this didnt feel like Ikki, it felt more demonic in a sense, was that Vice...That was definitely Vice but something was wrong, Vice's presence wasn't so demonic.
Vice's presence felt like Gifu....oh, Gifu was influencing Vice.He wonders how all of that had occurred in the time it took him to take a nap.Flashback to a few hours before.
Inside the Fenix base, the statue of Gifu was seen, sealed within its chamber but something changed within the statue as a very demonic-looking energy encased the status and anyone around the statue was drained of all their life force.All the guards that were guarding the statue turned into a lifeless husk within seconds without being able to do anything about it.
The sound of heartbeats could be heard to intensify.George who was currently examining Olteca heard the heartbeat from where he was, meanwhile, Olteca's eyes seemed to glow a strange color as a weird portal appeared behind him and from it, a tentacle appeared, grabbing Olteca and pulling him inside the portal before George could do anything about it.
Meanwhile.Where Ikki was caged, his eyes suddenly glowed a bright blue color as a demonic roar escaped his lips, he easily broke out his chain and started salivating.He looked to be hypnotized as he started to walk toward where he heard the heartbeats.Pov change.
Aguilera who was sitting on the plank, felt the heartbeats too."Gifu Sama "were the words that came out of her mouth, she could feel Gifu Sama, was he calling her name?Was he asking her to come to him?A bit not caring about anything she stood up and started walking toward where she felt the heartbeats.
Aaron looked to be positively annoyed at what was happening, why out of all the time that they could have decided to do this,they decided to do it when he was asleep, like who decided that, why do they not want him to catch some Z or something.
He sighs to himself a bit, before immediately taking out his Raion Id core along with his buckle.He placed the buckle around his waist and added the Raion id core into it.He then breathed out a bit before saying "Henshin"As those words left his lipse,his Kamen rider gear appeared on his body, although the gear did look a bit incomplete.
It seemed to be missing some armor but Aaron didn't mind, even if he didn't even have his trident.He sighs to himself before deciding to write down some coordinate on the pad.He then pressed confirmed before his body was covered in some bright light.In a second, he had vanished from sight, he was no longer where he was standing but instead, he had reappeared around 300 meter away from the battlefield.
This was a fair distance by his estimation, without wasting any seconds, he dashed at full speed toward the battlefield, he didn't want it to get too bad when he gets there.That demonic energy was a bit above the pay grade of Sakura and Daiji,they would die.Aaron ran faster and faster not even decelerating for a second, he started to use the forest he was into his advantage, jumping from tree to tree and using all the tree around in order to speed himself up even further.
He had to get there, he had to arrive to the battlefield even faster than before.As Aaron jumped to another tree before speeding even faster, he had reached the battlefield in record time.
He had arrived there just in time to see Aguilera approaching the Gifu statue."What about me Gifu-Sama "She said as she approached the statue, as she reached close to the statue, a hand extended out from the statue, holding her face in its hand for a second before smacking Aguilera away.
Upon watching this scene Aaron blink once then twice, he did not expect the statue of Gifu to know the bitch slap.The statue then turned around to face him.
"Yow "Aaron said nonchantly before his eyes landed on the scene behind the statue.Ikki seemed to be holding both Daiji and Sakura in his hands, he was holding them by their neck and it seemed like he was choking them to death.Before Aaron could react, Gifu started to morph and change, taking human form.....its body twisted around over and over again before it started to look more human and even then its still look demonic.
Gifu head then turned to look at Aaron."You need to die"Gifu distorted voice said to Aaron as it looked at him."Huh, second time someone told me that today, what is it with people and wanting me to die nowadays "Aaron said nonchantly.'huh, since when was in the air' Aaron thought to himself as he realized he was 50 feet off the floor.
The pain suddenly kicks in as Aaron finally felt it.'oh...I got blitzed...lovely' Aaron thought to himself as he was rapidly falling toward the floor, though before he reached the floor, he made sure to land on some tree, making them cushion most of the damage for him.
Aaron sucked in a sharp breath as instinct kicked in. Just in the nick of time, he managed to block a bone-crushing punch from Gifu, the force sending him skidding back several meters.
"Impressive reaction," Gifu rumbled, its voice laced with surprise. "But resilience has its limits."
As the words left its distorted mouth, Aaron's left arm went limp. He gritted his teeth, a grimace contorting his face. "Seems like your little speed burst isn't sustainable either," he retorted, his voice laced with defiance.
Gifu's eyes widened momentarily. It glanced at its hand – the one that had landed the blow on Aaron. Half of it was now a charred mess, the flesh blackened and smoking, refusing to regenerate. With a snarl, it severed the ruined limb at the wrist, a new, whole hand instantly taking its place.
A contemplative glint flickered in Gifu's eyes. Just before the fist had connected, Aaron had somehow activated his power to create a defensive barrier, absorbing the brunt of the attack. It was that very act that had caused the burns on its hand.
"Foolish tactic," Gifu growled. "It will not be effective again."
A mischievous grin spread across Aaron's face. "Wanna bet?" he challenged.
The air shimmered as Gifu vanished. Aaron reacted instinctively, ducking just in time to avoid a punishing blow that would have sent him sprawling. He retaliated with a punch of his own, but Gifu effortlessly sidestepped the attack.
Frustration gnawed at Aaron. He gritted his teeth as he saw Gifu closing the distance once more. Spotting a nearby rock, he slammed his foot down on the ground, dislodging it and sending it rolling towards the approaching demon.
The rock caught Gifu off guard, momentarily tripping it up as it rolled beneath its foot. Seizing this fleeting opportunity, Aaron lunged forward, his fist aimed squarely at Gifu's face.
Despite the momentary imbalance, Gifu reacted with inhuman speed, twisting away just as Aaron's knuckles grazed its cheek. It landed a few meters away, its gaze narrowed in annoyance. "Your pathetic tricks are a nuisance at best," it snarled.
Suddenly, a sharp pang of pain shot through Gifu's foot. It looked down to see the rock still clinging to its leg, an ethereal luminescence emanating from it. The holy aura flickered briefly before fading away completely.
Gifu's gaze snapped back to Aaron, who simply shrugged. "Gotta get creative sometimes," he quipped, a hint of pride in his voice.
'Dangerous,' Gifu thought, a flicker of unease crossing its monstrous features. This human, Aaron, was proving to be a more formidable opponent than it had anticipated.
Something clawed at Aaron's heart as his gaze flickered between Gifu and the scene unfolding behind the monstrosity. Ikki, possessed by a demonic entity, had a stranglehold on Daiji and Sakura, their faces contorted in agony. Time was running out.
Gifu lunged at Aaron, a vicious snarl twisting its grotesque face. "You are my opponent!" it roared, its fist aimed squarely at Aaron's head. With a desperate roll, Aaron barely evaded the blow, the wind whipping at his hair.
The reprieve was short-lived. A powerful kick sent him flying across the clearing. He twisted in mid-air, using his agility to land on a thick branch instead of crashing onto the unforgiving ground. Glancing down, he saw the tell-tale scorch marks on the leg that had connected with him – another reminder of his unorthodox defense.
"Looks like you fell for it twice," Aaron quipped, a hint of defiance in his voice despite the precarious situation.
Before he could react further, a powerful grip clamped around his throat. The world spun as he was lifted off his feet, his vision blurring as he was hoisted toward the ground. Mustering every ounce of his remaining energy, he unleashed a surge of power, burning into Gifu's hand enough to force it to release him.
With a desperate twist, he used Gifu's own momentum against it, flinging himself away and narrowly avoiding a faceplant. Reacting on pure instinct, he lashed out with a side-kick, connecting with Gifu's jaw.
"I refuse to let this giant coochie ruin my spine!" Aaron yelled, the adrenaline coursing through his veins. Gifu, however, seemed unfazed by the blow, simply wiping a trickle of blood from its distorted lips.
"Enough games," it growled, its voice laced with a dangerous new intensity. "I will crush you."
Aaron's eyes widened as the air crackled with a dark energy. Gifu's attacks intensified, each blow infused with the malevolent power that ravaged the surrounding landscape. Aaron fought back valiantly, dodging and deflecting blows, but the relentless assault took its toll. He felt his body scream in protest, battered and bruised.
"Damn, this is messed up," he muttered, spitting out a mouthful of blood. "Getting beat down by a giant... ugh, forget it."
Gifu launched another attack, but this time Aaron waited until the last possible second. With a surge of concentration, he unleashed a powerful yellow energy blast. Gifu, expecting a direct attack, easily dodged it.
"Did you expect to hit me with that,did you think that because you never use your power like that,you would suprise me "Gifu said mockingly looking at Aaron who just smile saying "Fuck no"
Gifu eyes once again went to Aaron, 'so he was aiming for him this whole time' Gifu thought to himself, he saw the grin on Aaron face and only one thing came to his mind.
The blast hurtled past Gifu, striking Ikki directly. The demonic aura surrounding Ikki flickered and sputtered before dissipating entirely. He released his hold on Daiji and Sakura, collapsing onto the ground, unconscious.
Gifu whipped around, realization dawning on its monstrous face. It had been outsmarted, manipulated by this human. The smug grin on Aaron's face only confirmed its suspicions.
With a frustrated snarl, Gifu decided to cut its losses for now. It glared at Aaron one last time before retreating back into its own dimension, leaving behind a battered but defiant Kamen Rider Raion.
Relief washed over Aaron as he approached the Igarashi siblings. Checking their pulses, he found a faint but steady beat in each of them. Thankful they were still alive, he moved towards Sakura and Daiji, placing a hand on their necks.
A warm yellow aura pulsed from Aaron, flowing into them as he channeled his healing energy. He watched with satisfaction as their wounds visibly closed, the telltale signs of battle fading away.
With surprising ease, Aaron hoisted Sakura onto his shoulder. Daiji and Ikki, however, didn't require his physical strength. A faint hum resonated from him, and the two siblings rose a few inches off the ground, held aloft by an invisible force field.
He navigated back to the bathhouse, periodically directing healing energy towards his makeshift passengers. Upon reaching the familiar building, he gently laid Sakura on the couch. With a flick of his wrist, the anti-gravity holding Daiji and Ikki deactivated, causing them to thud harmlessly onto the cushions.
"I should really use my tech more," he murmured, a hint of self-criticism in his voice. Stepping outside, he secured the door with a final click.
Just as he was about to turn away, a faint voice echoed from inside the bathhouse. "Thank you," Vice whispered, a touch of sincerity lacing his words.
Aaron paused for a moment, then waved a dismissive hand without turning around. "Don't mention it," he replied casually before disappearing into the night. Despite his nonchalant demeanor, a flicker of something akin to respect flickered in his eyes, a silent acknowledgment of the bond between human and demon.
A/N....i want yall to remember about how Aaron managed to snap Ikki back to reality,this will come to play later and i better not see anyone say some stuff about it being an asspull.