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DC X Rider Ch 104
🕑 Added 2025-02-02 14:00:06 +0000 UTCI stayed near Ignakos, wearing the Faiz armor, to ensure he did not cause any more destruction. Looking around, I saw that the park was damaged and that many fires were spreading. Many people were injured, so I decided to help them.
I rushed over to a woman trapped under a fallen tree branch. "Ma'am, are you alright?" I asked, using my enhanced strength to lift the branch off her.
"Oh, thank you! My leg, I think it's broken," she cried out in pain.
"Don't worry, I've got you." I carefully lifted her up, cradling her in my arms. "I'm going to get you to safety."
I carried the woman to a clear area and gently set her down. "Stay here, the authorities will be here soon to help you."
I scanned the area, spotting a family huddled behind a burning bench. "Quickly, follow me!" I called out, waving them over. The parents grabbed their children's hands and hurried after me to an open space away from the flames.
"Is everyone alright?" I asked, checking on the young kids.
"Y-yes, thank you," the father replied, relief washing over his face. "You saved us."
I nodded. "Stay here, I need to keep helping others."
As I turned to look for more people in need, I heard a groan coming from Ignakos' direction. I tensed, ready to spring into action if he tried to escape or attack again.
I saw Kara arrive, and she apologized for being late. "I'm so sorry, Haruka. I got held up at work."
"It's okay," I reassured her. "The more pressing matter is helping the people who are injured."
Kara nodded, her brow furrowed with concern. "Of course, let's get to it."
I summoned the Shift Car Mad Doctor, the sentient vehicle with healing abilities. "Mad Doctor, please assist these people," I instructed, and the car-like machine immediately set to work.
Kara used her super speed to gather medical supplies, handing them to injured patients. Together, we tended to the injured, providing first aid and comfort. The woman with the broken leg let out a sigh of relief as Mad Doctor's treatment took effect.
"Thank you, both of you," she said, her eyes shining with gratitude.
I see the DEO has arrived and secured Ignakos. They attached special cuffs on him and put him inside a containment unit. Director Chase came over and thanked me for stopping the alien.
"Thank you for your help, Rider,"
"It was a coincidence, really; I was near the area when he started attacking,"
Director Chase nodded, her expression unreadable. "Well, we appreciate your assistance. This alien is a dangerous one, and we'll make sure he's contained properly."
I glanced over at Ignakos, who was glaring at me from inside the unit. I couldn't help but feel a sense of unease. "Is he going to stay here?" I asked.
"For now," Chase answered. "We'll be transferring him to a more secure facility soon."
Kara looked at me, brow furrowed with concern. "Why do you think the criminal attacked the park? We thought he would be targeting one of the factories."
"Ignakos' target seems to be Supergirl and Kamen Rider - us. HE toe told when we started fighting." I gestured between us. "He attacked the park to gain our attention, to lure us out."
Kara's eyes widened. "What does he want with us?"
I shook my head, feeling a growing sense of unease. "I don't know. But we need to be careful. This Fort Rozz escapee is clearly after something, and I have a feeling it's not going to be good for either of us."
"We'll get to the bottom of this," Chase said, her expression hardening. "With Ignakos in custody, we'll be able to interrogate him and find out what else he knows."
I nodded in agreement. "Kara and I will escort Ignakos to the DEO's prison facility."
Director Chase seemed satisfied with my response. "Good. I want you both to be on high alert. This alien is dangerous and has proven he's willing to cause chaos to get what he wants."
Kara and I exchanged a concerned glance, but we knew our duty. We would transport Ignakos to the secure DEO prison, determined to uncover his true motives and prevent any further destruction.
I turned to Ignakos, who still glared at me with an intensity that made my skin crawl. "Let's go," I said firmly, gesturing for him to follow.
I climbed into the armored DEO vehicle alongside Kara, my senses heightened as we prepared to transport the dangerous alien, Ignakos. The atmosphere was tense, with DEO agents gripping their weapons tightly, ready to respond at the slightest provocation.
Ignakos sat in the reinforced containment unit, his fiery gaze fixed on me and Kara.
I felt Ignakos' fiery gaze burning into me as he spoke with a menacing tone. "Once I get out of this container and burn everyone until their bones are ash!"
Director Chase narrowed her eyes. "That's not happening. This containment unit is designed specifically to hold your species. You won't be able to use any of your abilities to escape."
I glance over at Kara, seeing the worry etched on her face. "Talk, why are you targeting us?" she asks, her voice firm.
Ignakos' fiery gaze pierces through me as he speaks. "Wouldn't you like to know, daughter of Alura?"
Kara's brow furrows. "How do you know my mother?"
"No prisoner can forget the person who sentences them," Ignakos growls. "Especially her mother. If she lived, I would bring her in front of you as you watch her die."
When I saw Kara getting angry, I placed a hand on her shoulder to calm her down. "Kara, relax. He is just trying to get under your skin."
Ignakos angrily looks at me. "You!" he spits, his molten eyes burning with fury. "You think you have bested me, Kamen Rider? I will crush you and that pathetic Kryptonian until there is nothing left but ashes!"
He slams his fist against the containment unit. "You just got lucky. When I escape this prison, I will make you both suffer in ways you can't even imagine!"
I scoffed at Ignakos' empty threats. "Save the theatrics, Ignakos. I already beat you once, and I can do it again easily." Kara chuckled beside me, and Ignakos' molten eyes burned with even greater fury.
"You think you've won?" he spat. "I'll show you the true power of a being forged in the fires of Magnarok!" He slammed his fist against the containment unit, but it held firm.
"Enough with the third-rate villain talk," I retorted. "You're just making a fool of yourself."
Ignakos' face contorted with rage, but he had no choice but to remain in the secure cell, powerless to act on his twisted desires.
I watched as Director Chase approached Ignakos' containment unit, her expression stern.
"We know you're not working alone, Ignakos," she said. "So why don't you save us both the trouble and tell us who's helping you?"
Ignakos sneered, his molten gaze unwavering. "You really think I'm stupid enough to reveal my allies? I may be locked up, but my plan is already in motion."
Chase narrowed her eyes. "Then I guess we'll have to find them ourselves. And trust me, we will." She turned to one of the agents. "Double the security on this transport. I want eyes on him at all times."
I couldn't help but feel a growing sense of unease.
"You're wasting your time, you know. Your little security measures won't keep me contained for long."
Chase's expression hardened. "What exactly do you mean by that,? Are you planning something?"
"Oh, why should I spoil the fun," he sneered. "You'll just have to wait and see how it all unfolds."
I tensed, ready to spring into action if Ignakos tried anything. Kara placed a hand on my arm, her eyes filled with concern.
"We're not going to let you escape, Ignakos," Chase warned. "Whatever you have planned, it ends here."
Ignakos simply laughed, his fiery eyes gleaming with malice. "We'll see about that…"
I tensed as we suddenly heard explosions outside the vehicle. Director Chase quickly went to her radio, her expression hardening.
"What's happening?" she demanded.
The response came back crackly and panicked. "We're under attack! They've breached the—" The transmission cut off with a burst of static.
My heart raced as I realized our transport was under assault. I gripped the Faiz Gear, ready to spring into action if needed. Kara's eyes widened, and I could see the worry etched on her face.
The vehicle shuddered violently, throwing us off balance as it careened out of control. Director Chase yelled orders to her agents, but their voices were drowned out by the deafening crashes.
I reacted quickly, throwing myself over Chase to shield her as the armored truck tumbled and slammed against the pavement. My Kamen Rider armor absorbed the impact, protecting us from the worst of the damage.
When the vehicle finally came to a stop, I cautiously lifted my head, my heart pounding. "Director, are you alright?" I asked, helping her sit up.
She nodded, her expression grim. "I'm fine, what about the prisoner."
I can see that the DEO agents around me were injured. Kara was alright and hadn't been harmed. The containment unit seemed intact, but suddenly a hand burst through the roof and pulled it out.
"Kara, go after him!" I yelled. "We can't let Ignakos escape!"
Kara nods and takes off in a blur of red and blue, chasing after the fleeing containment unit.
I helped Director Chase out of the wrecked vehicle, my heart pounding. The other escort vehicles were decimated, DEO agents lying motionless on the ground. What could have caused such a devastating attack?
Suddenly, a blur of red and blue streaked past me, and I saw Kara crash to the ground, her Supergirl suit tattered. "Kara!" I rushed to her side, kneeling down. "Are you okay?"
Kara groaned, her face etched with pain. "I'm... I'm alright." She winced as she tried to sit up.
I placed a hand on her shoulder, steadying her. "Easy, don't push yourself. What happened?"
"It's… hard to explain."
I turn around and see a woman standing a few meters away. She has dark brown hair, often worn in a sleek or practical style, and piercing blue eyes. Her outfit reflects a sleek, futuristic aesthetic with a militaristic edge, adorned with Kryptonian glyphs. There is an air of authority and purpose about her.
"Who are you?" I ask, instinctively moving to shield Kara.
"Don't worry. I'm only here to rescue my comrade," the woman replied, her tone calm and measured. She held the containment unit holding Ignakos.
Kara stirred beside me, her expression one of shock and disbelief. "Astra?" she whispered, her voice barely audible.
The woman - Astra - turned her gaze to Kara, a flicker of emotion crossing her features. "Kara," she acknowledged, a hint of warmth in her voice.
I glanced between the two, my mind racing. "Wait, Kara, you know her?" I asked, confusion evident in my voice.
Kara nodded slowly, her eyes never leaving Astra's face. "She's... she's my aunt," she revealed, the words tumbling out.
I stared at Kara in shock as she revealed that this mysterious woman was her aunt. That woman is Kara's aunt? That means she is also a Kryptonian.
Astra's eyes softened as she looked at Kara, a hint of warmth in her voice.
"It's been a long time, little one. Look at how much you've grown. You have turned into a beautiful woman."
Kara's brow furrowed in confusion and disbelief. "Aunt Astra… how… you died. Everyone on Krypton died. How are you alive?"
"Except I wasn't on Krypton when it perished. I was a prisoner aboard at Fort Rozz." Astra's words hung in the air, a bitter edge to her voice. "Did your mother not tell you? How she sent me away? Banished her own blood? Imprisoned me for speaking the truth while she only told lies?"
I tensed as Astra approached, ready to spring into action if she made any sudden moves. Kara's expression was a mix of confusion and disbelief as she listened to her aunt's words.
"Why did she send you to Fort Rozz?" Kara asked, her voice trembling slightly.
Astra's gaze hardened. "For being a hero. For trying to save our world."
"I remember so many nights, sitting on your lap, listening as you taught me all the names of the stars."
"Then let me educate you once again, dear niece. Your alliance with the humans is misplaced. Do not stand against me. I let one planet die. I will not do so again."
Kara's expression hardened, her voice firm. "Funny, I was going to say the same thing."
I watched in horror as Astra attacked Kara, her Kryptonian strength crashing Kara through multiple walls.
"Kara!" I cried out, my heart pounding as I saw her disappear from view.
Before I could react, Astra whirled around and grabbed me by the neck, her grip iron-tight. I gasped, struggling to breathe as she held me aloft.
"So, you are the one they call Kamen Rider," she said, her voice laced with disdain. "I had some reservations about killing Kara. But I don't have the same problem with you."
I clawed at her hand, trying in vain to break free from her vice-like hold. My vision began to blur as the lack of oxygen took its toll. I had to do something, but Astra's sheer power was overwhelming.
"Sha-Shazam!"
Lighting struck me, knocking Astra away. The power of shazam is now flowing through my body.
"Neat trick."
More power is surging through my body empowers me, but even with the added strength of Shazam, Astra's Kryptonian abilities still outmatch mine. She blocks my attacks with ease, her movements fluid and precise.
I unleash a flurry of punches, but Astra parries each one, her iron grip catching my fist. She twists my arm, causing me to cry out in pain. Undeterred, I try to sweep her legs, but she leaps over the attack, delivering a devastating kick that sends me flying backwards.
I crash through a wall, the impact knocking the wind out of me. Astra stalks towards me, her eyes narrowed. "Is that all you've got, Kamen Rider?" she taunts.
Gritting my teeth, I charge at her again, electricity crackling around my fists. I land a few solid blows, but Astra weathers the onslaught, her superior strength and skill shining through. She grabs me by the throat, squeezing relentlessly.
"You're strong, I'll give you that," Astra hisses. "But you're still no match for a true Kryptonian warrior."
My vision starts to blur as the lack of oxygen takes its toll. I struggle against her iron grip, but it's no use. Astra's fingers tighten, and I feel myself slipping into unconsciousness.
Just as darkness begins to creep in, a blur of red and blue slams into Astra, knocking her away from me. I gasp for air, my lungs burning, as Kara - Supergirl - stands protectively in front of me, her eyes blazing with determination.
"Astra," Kara said firmly, "I won't let you hurt him or anyone else."
Astra's expression hardened. "You don't have to do this, Kara. Join me so we can save this world."
I watched Kara's brow furrow as she replied, "I don't know what you are planning to do, Aunt Astra. But I do know it is wrong."
Astra's eyes narrowed. "You're just like your mother."
I watched as Kara and Astra's laser beams collided, the two Kryptonian powers locked in a fierce stalemate. The air crackled with energy as they pushed against each other, neither willing to give an inch.
Seeing an opening, I charged at Astra's flank, but she was too quick. She whirled around, grabbing me and pinning me to the ground, easily dodging Kara's laser. I struggled against her vice-like grip, my heart pounding as I realized I was no match for her Kryptonian strength.
Astra glared down at me, her eyes narrowed. "Did you really think you could—"
Kara swooped in and tackled Astra, knocking her off me.
The two Kryptonians collided in a flurry of blows, their super-powered fists crashing together with earth-shaking force. I jumped into the fray, unleashing a barrage of lightning-charged strikes, but Astra's reflexes were lightning-fast. She dodged and weaved, her movements a blur as she fought to gain the upper hand.
Kara and I managed to land a few solid hits, but Astra's sheer power was overwhelming. With a deep breath, she unleashed a powerful gust of freezing air, encasing our lower bodies in thick ice. The sudden chill caught us off guard, and Astra took advantage, kicking us away with bone-crushing force.
As a last resort, I equipped the Faiz Pointer on my right leg. I ran and jumped, aiming the Faiz Pointer at Astra.
[Exceed Charge]
A crimson cone appeared in front of her, and I kicked towards the cone. The cone drills toward Astra, but she smashes it with a single punch. The power of Shazam disappears because I have already run out of magic power.
I landed hard, the impact sending shockwaves through my body. Astra loomed over me, her expression cold and unforgiving. "Is that all you've got, Kamen Rider?" she taunted.
Kara rushed to my side, her eyes filled with concern. "Rider, are you alright?"
I gritted my teeth, struggling to push myself up. "I'm fine," I lied, feeling the ache in my limbs.
I gritted my teeth, struggling to push myself up. "I'm fine," I lied, feeling the ache in my limbs.
Astra's gaze narrowed as she towered over us. "You two can't stop me. You're both too weak and predictable."
Suddenly, Director Chase appeared with more DEO agents. "Stop! Stay where you are!" she commanded.
Astra merely scoffed and turned her attention to Chase. Before I could react, she lunged forward and wrapped her hand around Chase's throat, lifting the director off the ground with ease.
Astra glared at Director Chase. "You possess no weapons that can hurt me."
Chase's expression hardened. "You're so wrong." She revealed a knife made with kryptonite and swiftly stabbed Astra in the shoulders.
I watch in shock as Astra lets out a pained cry and tosses Director Chase aside like a rag doll. She quickly snatches up Ignakos's containment unit and takes to the skies, fleeing the scene.
Kara and I can only watch helplessly as Astra escapes with the dangerous alien. My heart sinks, knowing we failed to stop them.
Director Chase walks over to us, her expression grim. "Any more family members I should know about?" she asks, her voice laced with frustration.
Haruka and Kara stood silently in the DEO command center as Director Chase paced before them.
"We had that Fort Rozz escapee, Ignakos, contained. And now he's gone, thanks to a new Kryptonian."
Kara's face fell with sadness as she thought about her aunt being her enemy. Haruka noticed the shift in Kara's demeanor and approached her.
"Kara, you okay?" he asked, concern evident in his voice.
Kara looked up, forcing a small smile. "Huh? Yeah, I'm fine."
Haruka placed a gentle hand on Kara's shoulder, his eyes filled with empathy. "Hey, you don't have to close yourself off. I know it is hard to find out your aunt is a bad guy," he said playfully, trying to lighten the mood.
Kara managed a small chuckle. "Ha... yeah." She met his gaze, appreciating his attempt to comfort her. Though the news about Alura weighed heavily on her heart, Kara felt a sense of relief in having Haruka by her side.
"I remember I used to see my mom and aunt Alura would always argue. When I asked why they could never get along, she said that it was because Astra didn't have faith in people."
Haruka's expression softened with empathy as he listened. "And you do. I'm sure if your mom can see you now, she would be proud of you."
A small, grateful smile tugged at the corners of Kara's lips. "Thanks..." She placed her hand over Haruka's, finding comfort in his presence.
Director Chase regarded Kara with a serious expression. "Supergirl."
Kara met her gaze, steeling herself. "Yeah?"
"I know this is a hard time for you. Finding out your relative is a prisoner of Fort Rozz." Chase paused, her voice softening slightly. "But I need to know if you will stop her."
Kara's jaw tightened with determination. "You can count on me, Director. She may be my aunt, but if she is a danger to the people, I will stop her." She corrected herself, her voice unwavering. "No, I must stop her."
Chase nods in approval. "Good, we have been working on something for you and now it seems the best time to show you. Follow me."
Chase turned and strode out of the command center, leading Kara and Haruka down a hallway.
"From what we know, your cousin has a base, a fortress in the Arctic. We don't know much about it, but we do know that it is a place where he's been able to commune with his Kryptonian ancestors."
Kara is confused. "How? They're all gone."
"They are no longer alive, that's correct," Chase stated matter-of-factly.
She gestured towards a door with a fingerprint scanner on the side. "This door will only open for you."
Kara approached the door and placed her hand on the scanner. The door slid open in response to her biometric data.
They enter and in the center of the room was a hologram of Kara's mother, Alura. Kara's eyes widened as she laid eyes on the image of her long-lost parent. A wave of conflicting emotions washed over her—joy at the chance to see her mother again, yet sorrow at the circumstances that led to this reunion.
Kara took a tentative step forward, her voice quivering with a mix of hope and anguish. "Mom..."
"Hello, Kara," she spoke, her tone warm and maternal. "I've been waiting for you."
"Wait. I don't understand."
Director Chase stepped forward. "When we found your pod, there was an interactive artificial response program that was culled from living memory. This AI is not your mother, but she has all of the memories your mother has."
Kara's eyes widened as she processed Chase's words.
Alura's holographic form smiled warmly at Kara. "Kara, I have been programmed to offer you assistance here on Earth."
Kara's eyes glistened with a mixture of hope and uncertainty. "Thank you, Director," she replied, her voice soft.
Director Chase nodded, understanding the gravity of the moment. "I'll let you two talk." With that, she exited the room, giving Kara and the AI Alura privacy.
Haruka follows Chase. "Take your time, Kara,"
Kara's eyes glistened with unshed tears as she faced the hologram of her mother. "I don't know what to ask..." she admitted, her voice wavering.
The AI Alura smiled warmly. "Whatever it is you wish you could ask Alura, you may ask me."
Kara's lips trembled as she spoke. "I'd ask for a hug." Her hands clenched at her sides, yearning for the comfort of her mother's embrace.
The AI's expression turned apologetic. "I am not programmed to do that."
Kara's composure faltered, but she fought to maintain her composure. "Then tell me about my Aunt Astra."
