Kamen Rider Kabuto, his armored form striding with purpose, carried the unconscious Wanda Maximoff and the wary Senator Robert Kelly through the turbulent corridors of Asteroid M. Despite the chaos erupting around him, Kabuto's sole focus was on ensuring their safe passage.
As he navigated the maze-like passages, Wanda's eyelids began to flutter. Slowly, she regained consciousness, her vision blurry at first. Confusion and disorientation clouded her mind, until she registered the familiar silhouette of the Kamen Rider.
"You..." Wanda murmured weakly, her voice laced with a hint of surprise. She blinked, her eyes adjusting to the dimly lit surroundings.
Kabuto glanced down, his expression unreadable behind the insectoid mask. "Rest easy, Wanda," he said, his tone gentle but resolute. "I'm getting you and the senator to safety."
Wanda's brow furrowed as she processed his words. She remembered their confrontation, the clashing of their powers, and the realization that this masked figure stood against her father's plans. Yet, here he was, carrying her to safety, despite their earlier conflict.
"Why?" Wanda asked, her voice tinged with a mixture of confusion and vulnerability. "Why are you helping me?"
Kabuto replied, his voice measured and calm, "I couldn't just leave you there, Wanda. Even though we're enemies right now, I couldn't in good conscience abandon you."
Wanda was stunned into silence, her brow furrowed as she processed his words. After a moment, she quietly murmured, "Thank you." The words were soft, almost inaudible, but Kabuto heard them nonetheless.
The Kamen Rider continued navigating the chaotic corridors, his steps sure and unwavering. He knew the stakes were high, with the fate of the city hanging in the balance, but he refused to leave Wanda behind. Perhaps it was a moment of weakness, or perhaps it was a deeper understanding that even those on opposing sides deserved a chance at redemption.
As they moved through the shadows, the distant sounds of battle echoed all around them.
Kabuto, with Wanda and Senator Kelly in tow, emerged from the shadowy corridors and caught sight of the chaotic battle unfolding before him. The X-Men and the Brotherhood were locked in a fierce confrontation with the relentless Sentinels, their powers clashing in a display of raw energy.
Cyclops unleashed his optic blasts, while Wolverine's adamantium claws sliced through the metallic frames of the Sentinels. Storm summoned powerful winds to disorient the machines, and Jean Grey's telekinetic shields protected her allies. Magneto, the master of magnetism, used his abilities to manipulate the Sentinels, but their advanced programming proved resistant to his control.
Amidst the chaos, Rogue's gaze fell upon the familiar figure of Kabuto, and a wave of relief washed over her. She had been deeply concerned for Ace's safety, and now, seeing him emerge from the shadows, her heart swelled with joy.
"Ace!" Rogue exclaimed, her voice carrying over the din of the battle. She broke free from the melee and rushed towards Kabuto, her eyes shining with a mix of worry and affection.
Rogue's eyes shone with relief as she approached Kabuto, the Kamen Rider who had once been her friend Ace. "Ace! You're alright!" she exclaimed, her voice laced with worry and affection.
Kabuto gazed down at Rogue, his features obscured by the insectoid helmet. "I am," he replied, his tone reassuring. "No need to cry, Rogue."
Across the battlefield, Magneto's keen eyes fell upon the captive Senator Robert Kelly, who was still in Kabuto's care. The master of magnetism understood that the Sentinels had been deployed to apprehend the senator. With a swift motion, Magneto used his powers to manipulate the metal beams around them, wrapping them around Kelly's form.
Magneto, his face a mask of grim determination, seized control of the metal beams surrounding Senator Kelly, wrapping them tightly around the captive politician. With a commanding gesture, he presented Kelly to the Sentinels, the mechanical enforcers halting their attack as they assessed the situation.
"Stand down, or I will crush the life from this human," Magneto declared, his voice echoing through the chaos of the battlefield. The Sentinels, their sensors focused on the senator, paused their relentless assault, their programming momentarily at odds with the new development.
Rogue, her eyes widening with concern, watched as Magneto leveraged Kelly's life against the Sentinels. She knew Magneto's willingness to sacrifice innocents to achieve his goals, and her heart raced with the fear that he would follow through on his threat.
Kabuto, still cradling the groggy Wanda in his arms, tensed, his grip tightening on the Maximoff twin. He recognized the gravity of the moment, aware that Magneto's actions could have dire consequences for all involved.
The Sentinels, their programming struggling to reconcile the new variables, remained motionless, their weapons primed but not firing. The fate of Senator Kelly hung in the balance, as Magneto stood resolute, daring the machines to test his resolve.
Kabuto, his voice amplified by the Zecter's mechanics, called out to Magneto, "Magneto, this has gone too far! Let the senator go, or you'll regret it!"
Magneto's eyes narrowed behind his helmet, his grip tightening on the metal beams ensnaring Kelly. "Regret it?" he scoffed. "I regret nothing. This is the only way to ensure the safety of my people."
The Sentinels, their programming whirring, processed the new variables. After a tense moment, their sensors focused on the mutants, their weapons priming for capture. The decision had been made – apprehending the mutants took priority over rescuing the senator.
Senator Kelly's eyes widened in shock as he realized the Sentinels had turned their attention away from him. "No, you fools!" he cried out, his voice laced with a mixture of fear and disbelief. "I'm the one you're supposed to protect!"
But the Sentinels remained undeterred, their metallic frames surging forward, their sights set on the mutants scattered across the battlefield. Magneto, sensing the shift in the Sentinels' directives, let out a triumphant laugh.
"You see, Kamen Rider?" Magneto said, his voice dripping with a mixture of smugness and resolve. "Humanity will always choose to destroy us. There is no other way forward."
Magneto, his grip tightening on the metal beams ensnaring Senator Kelly, was about to crush the life from the captive politician when a sudden blur of motion interrupted him. Kivat, the small bat-like creature, darted forward and latched onto Magneto's face, biting down hard.
Magneto let out a startled cry, his concentration broken. Unexpectedly, the metal bindings around Senator Kelly began to loosen, the beams sliding away from the senator's form. Kabuto, observing the scene unfold, realized that it was Lorna, Magneto's own daughter, who was manipulating the metal to free the captive.
Magneto whirled around, his eyes narrowing as he glared at Lorna. "What is the meaning of this?" he demanded, his voice laced with a mixture of shock and anger.
Lorna, her expression resolute, met her father's gaze. "I'm sorry, father," she said, her voice wavering slightly, "but I can't let you do this."
Magneto's face twisted with a mixture of disappointment and fury as he regarded his daughter Lorna. "Then you leave me no choice," he growled, his voice laced with a dangerous edge.
With a swift motion, Magneto raised his hand, summoning the powerful magnetic forces at his command. The metal beams that had been restraining Senator Kelly suddenly whipped through the air, converging on Lorna. The young woman's eyes widened in alarm as she hastily erected a magnetic shield to deflect the attack.
"Father, please!" Lorna cried, her voice tinged with desperation. "There must be another way!"
Magneto's response was a relentless barrage of metal projectiles, each one striking Lorna's shield with a resounding clang. The force of the blows caused the young woman to stagger, her concentration wavering.
Sensing an opening, Magneto surged forward, his hands outstretched. Lorna braced herself, but she was no match for her father's mastery of magnetism. Magneto's attack struck her with enough force to shatter her shield, and Lorna found herself thrown back, landing hard on the ground.
Ace, witnessing Lorna's defeat, cried out in anguish. "Lorna!" He gently handed the unconscious Wanda to Rogue, his voice laced with concern. "Please, take care of her."
Rogue nodded solemnly, cradling Wanda's limp form. "I will, Ace. Be careful."
Ace swiftly canceled his Kabuto transformation, the armor dissolving to reveal his true self. "Kivat!" he called out, his voice carrying across the battlefield. "Come to me!"
Kivat, the small bat-like creature, perked up at the sound of Ace's summons. "Yosha! Kivatte ikuze!" he exclaimed, his wings flapping rapidly as he darted through the chaos to reach his partner.
Ace gripped Kivat tightly, and the small bat-like creature swiftly bit down on his hand. "Gabu!" Kivat chirped.
In response, chains appeared around Ace's waist, forming the Kivat Belt. Tattoo-like markings spread across his hand and up to his cheeks. "Henshin," Ace declared.
Flipping Kivat upside-down, Ace attached him to the Kivat Belt, triggering the transformation. Ace's body morphed, the gothic and vampire-inspired armor of Kamen Rider Kiva enveloping him.
Kiva's helmet features a bat-like design, with sharp fangs over the mouthpiece and angular bat wings flaring outward from the sides. The Vampire Visor in the shape of a stained-glass pattern adds to the mystical effect.
Kiva's chest armor is primarily red with gold lining, resembling blood and royalty, evoking a sense of vampiric regality. The Kiva Emblem, a chained bat symbol, is prominently displayed on his chest.
His arms and legs are adorned with black and silver armor, with his left leg being more prominent and stronger due to the presence of Hell's Gate, which unlocks for his signature Rider Kick.
As the transformation completes, Kiva clenches his fists, the power of the Fangire heritage coursing through him. His gaze, filled with determination, is set on the unfolding chaos before him.
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