Kamen Rider Kiva, clad in his crimson and gold armor, moved with graceful precision, his strikes aimed at Magneto's defenses. The master of magnetism met each attack with a barrage of metal projectiles, the air thick with the clash of their powers.
Beside Kiva, Lorna Dane fought with a conflicted determination, her magnetic abilities intertwining with her father's as she sought to counter his assault. Jiro, Ramon, and Riki, transformed into their monstrous Garulu, Basshaa, and Dogga forms, lent their immense strength to the X-Men's efforts, their roars echoing across the battered landscape of Asteroid M.
Cyclops unleashed a volley of optic blasts, while Storm summoned raging winds to buffet the Brotherhood members. Wolverine's adamantium claws sliced through the air, engaging Sabertooth in a brutal melee. Jean Grey's telekinetic barriers shielded her teammates, deflecting the onslaught of Magneto's metal constructs.
Wanda Maximoff, the Scarlet Witch and Magneto's daughter, faced off against Rogue, who had temporarily absorbed Jean Grey's formidable abilities. Their powers collided in a dazzling display, waves of energy and bursts of telekinetic force crackling through the air.
Quicksilver, Wanda's twin brother, darted across the battlefield with blinding speed, evading attacks and striking his opponents with rapid, powerful blows before they could react. His silver-haired form was a blur, leaving his enemies disoriented and struggling to land a hit.
The chaos of the battle consumed the combatants, each side fighting with unwavering determination to secure victory. Kiva and Lorna moved in perfect synchronization, their combined might a formidable challenge for Magneto. The master of magnetism, his brow furrowed with concentration, summoned ever-greater displays of power, his rage fueling his assault.
As the battle raged on, Kitty Pryde, guided by Ace's instructions, ushered Senator Kelly to safety, phasing him through the debris and chaos. The senator, his face etched with a mixture of fear and defiance, watched the conflict unfold, his stance unyielding despite the overwhelming display of mutant abilities.
Kamen Rider Kiva turned to Nightcrawler, his voice grave. "There's a bomb somewhere in this base. You need to disable it before they have a chance to drop it on New York."
Nightcrawler's eyes widened with alarm. "Then I must act quickly. Where do I start?"
Spyke stepped forward, his bone spikes ready. "I'll go with you. We'll cover more ground that way."
Kiva nodded. "Go! We'll take care of things here."
Nightcrawler gripped Spyke's arm, and with a BAMF, they vanished in a cloud of brimstone, leaving Kiva to rejoin the fray.
Magneto observed the two X-Men depart, his lips tightening into a thin line. "Brotherhood, stop them at all costs. That bomb must be detonated."
Quicksilver blurred into motion, racing after Nightcrawler and Spyke, while Toad leapt across the battlefield, his tongue lashing out to ensnare them. Juggernaut charged forward, his massive frame unstoppable.
But Kiva was there, intercepting Quicksilver with a flying kick that sent the speedster tumbling. Rogue joined him, her gloved hands gripping Toad and slamming him into the ground. Garulu, Basshaa, and Dogga converged on Juggernaut, their combined might slowing the unstoppable mutant.
The X-Men and their allies fought with renewed determination, driven by the urgency of the situation. Nightcrawler and Spyke had to succeed in their mission, no matter the cost.
Kurt and Evan raced through the winding corridors of Asteroid M, their footsteps echoing against the metallic walls. As they rounded a corner, a massive device came into view, its ominous presence commanding their full attention.
"There it is," Evan breathed, his eyes widening at the sheer size of the bomb. "That's one big target."
Kurt's tail twitched with nervous energy. "Ja, and we need to disarm it quickly. How do you propose we do that?"
Evan approached the console, his gaze sweeping over the array of buttons and switches. "Maybe one of these will do the trick," he said, his fingers hovering over the controls.
Kurt's eyes widened in alarm as he watched Evan's finger press down on one of the buttons. "Evan, wait! We shouldn't be pressing random—"
Before he could finish his warning, a booming voice echoed through the corridors, cutting him off.
"Warning. Launch sequence initiated. T-minus two minutes to detonation."
The announcement sent a chill down Kurt's spine, and he whirled around to face Evan. "Mein Gott, what have you done?"
Evan's face paled, his confidence from moments ago quickly evaporating. "I-I don't know! I thought it might shut the thing off, but—"
Another alert blared, the ominous red lights flashing in sync with the robotic voice. "T-minus one minute and thirty seconds to detonation."
Kurt grabbed Evan's arm, his expression frantic. "We need to get out of here, now! We have to warn the others before—"
But Evan shook his head adamantly. "No, we can't just leave! There has to be a way to stop this thing." His gaze darted back to the control panel, fingers trembling as he tried another combination of buttons.
"Evan, listen to me!" Kurt pleaded. "We can't disarm this on our own. We have to—"
"T-minus one minute to detonation."
The countdown continued to tick down, filling the air with a sense of impending doom. Kurt and Evan stood frozen, the weight of their predicament crashing down on them as they realized they might not have enough time to escape, let alone stop the bomb.
Evan, his nerves frayed, resorted to desperate measures. With a swift motion, he conjured a jagged bone spear and hurled it at the control panel. The makeshift projectile struck the console, sparks flying as the machinery sputtered and the ominous countdown ground to a halt.
Kurt's eyes widened in surprise as the booming voice fell silent. "Gott in Himmel, you did it!"
Evan let out a shaky breath, the tension in his shoulders easing slightly. "Yeah, I—"
But his relief was short-lived as a new alarm blared to life, accompanied by a robotic voice that sent a chill down their spines.
"Self-destruct sequence initiated. T-minus ten minutes to detonation."
"Oh, come on!" Evan and Kurt shouted in unison, their voices laced with exasperation and dread.
The two X-Men stared at each other, the weight of the situation crashing down upon them. They had managed to stop the bomb's launch, but now they faced a new and equally perilous threat—the imminent destruction of the entire Asteroid M.
Kurt's tail lashed back and forth, his mind racing. "We have to get out of here, Evan. We need to warn the others and find a way to escape before this whole place blows sky-high!"
Kurt and Evan rushed to warn the X-Men.
On the X-Men and Brotherhood side, both sides were giving it their all to defeat the other. Kamen Rider Kiva and Magneto continued their clash, trading blows as the magnetic master sought to ensnare the Rider in his metallic constructs. Kiva's agility and powerful kicks allowed him to evade Magneto's attacks, but the strain of the battle was evident on the Rider's armored form.
Rogue and Wanda Maximoff clashed, their powers colliding in a dazzling display. Wanda unleashed a volley of hex bolts, but Rogue quickly raised a barrier, deflecting the mystical attacks.
Wolverine and Sabretooth exchanged savage swipes of their adamantium claws, their feral battle cry echoing through the corridors. Cyclops unleashed a barrage of optic blasts, aiming to subdue Quicksilver, who darted across the battlefield with blinding speed, evading the attacks.
Storm summoned powerful winds, her hair whipping wildly as she directed the gale-force gusts towards the Brotherhood members. Juggernaut charged forward, his massive frame unstoppable as he plowed through the X-Men's defenses, only to be met by the combined might of Garulu, Basshaa, and Dogga.
The chaos of the battle consumed the combatants, each side fighting with unwavering determination to secure victory. Kiva and Lorna Dane continued their coordinated assault against Magneto, their combined powers proving a formidable challenge for the master of magnetism.
Magneto, his brow furrowed with determination, called out to Kamen Rider Kiva and his daughter Lorna Dane. "Stop this futile battle! Can't you see we're fighting for our kind? Mutants deserve to be the masters of this world, not the subjugated!"
Kiva's armored form stood resolute, his voice unwavering. "I cannot allow the deaths of millions to happen, Magneto. Your path leads only to destruction and further oppression. There must be another way."
Lorna's expression was torn, her loyalties divided between her father's cause and Kiva's plea for peace. "Father, please, there has to be a better solution than this. So many innocent lives are at stake."
Magneto's gaze hardened, his voice laced with conviction. "The time for half-measures is over. Humanity has shown us nothing but fear and hatred. We must take what is rightfully ours, by any means necessary."
Kamen Rider Kiva and Lorna Dane continued their fierce battle against Magneto, their powers clashing in a dazzling display. Kiva's armored form moved with agility, his powerful kicks and punches met by Magneto's magnetic constructs. Lorna, torn between her loyalty to her father and her desire to prevent further destruction, lent her own magnetic abilities to Kiva's attacks, their combined might pushing Magneto back.
However, the tense confrontation was interrupted by the sudden arrival of Nightcrawler and Spyke, their expressions filled with panic.
"Everyone!" Nightcrawler called out, his voice laced with urgency. "The base is going to self-destruct! We have to get out of here, now!"
Spyke's eyes were wide with alarm. "We tried to stop the bomb, but we only managed to trigger the self-destruct sequence. We have less than ten minutes before the whole place blows!"
The announcement of the imminent self-destruction of Asteroid M sent a shockwave of alarm through the combatants. Magneto's eyes narrowed as he processed the dire news, his expression hardening with determination.
"No," he growled, his voice laced with resolve. "I will not allow this opportunity to be lost. The bomb must be launched as planned."
Kamen Rider Kiva turned to Lorna Dane, his armored form conveying a sense of urgency. "Lorna, you and the X-Men must evacuate to Castle Doran. It's the safest place for you right now."
Lorna's eyes widened, torn between her desire to stop her father and the need for self-preservation. "But Ace, what about you? What will you do?"
Rogue stepped forward, her voice tinged with concern. "Ace, please, you have to come with us. It's not safe here."
Kiva placed a reassuring hand on Rogue's shoulder. "I'll be fine, Rogue. I need to stop Magneto from launching that bomb. You and the others need to get to safety."
Magneto, his attention now focused on the bomb's control console, began to manipulate the metal components with his powers. Kiva knew he had to act quickly.
"Rogue, I need you to trust me. Get to Castle Doran and wait for me there. I'll make sure Magneto doesn't succeed."
Rogue's brow furrowed, her expression torn between fear and reluctance. "Ace, I can't just leave you here. Let me help you!"
Kiva shook his head firmly. "No, Rogue. Your safety is my priority right now. I'll come back to you, I promise." He turned to Lorna, his voice resolute. "Lorna, get the X-Men to Castle Doran. I'll handle Magneto."
Lorna hesitated for a moment, her gaze shifting between her father and Kiva. Finally, she nodded, her features etched with worry. "Be careful, Ace. Please, come back to us."
Kiva watched as Lorna gathered the X-Men and led them towards the exit, his attention then returning to Magneto, who was rapidly manipulating the bomb's controls. With a deep breath, Kiva steeled himself for the confrontation to come, determined to stop the master of magnetism and prevent the catastrophic destruction of New York City.
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