A Rider Kick in Marvel

Den-O’s transformation was canceled and got feeling pain all over his body. The X-Men rushed to pick him up to check if he was okay.

“Ace, are you okay?” asked Rogue

“Yeah, I’m okay…” Ace felt a bit weary but otherwise fine.

‘That clawed bastard is tough. How could it still be okay after all of that!?’ said Momotaros.

‘That is because he is a great warrior. Something you are not.’ said Kintaros

‘What did you say you big dumb bear! I’m also a warrior you bastard!’

“You two please be quiet. Your squabbling is hurting my head.”

 

The X-Men looked at him in confusion. “Ace who are you talking to?” asked Rogue

“Sorry, the voices in my head are too loud.”

“Do you have split personalities?” asked Bobby

“Let us talk about it late. My body is still sore.” Ace wanted to avoid the issue for now. The Imagins are hard to explain.

“Anyway, Ace! I can’t believe you are the Kamen Rider! Can I get your autograph!? I’m a big fan!” said Kitty with her eyes sparkling

“Hahaha… maybe later. Sorry for keeping it a secret.”

“Don’t worry about it. We know keeping your identity a secret is important. I’m just surprised you decided to expose yourself.” said Rogue

“The other guy wanted to fight Mr. Logan here and I couldn’t stop him.”

 

“Hmph, it has been a while since I had a good exercise. So don’t mind it.” The fight for Logan was more of a spar for him. He did not go for any lethal strikes and just focused on pushing Ace back as much as possible. He also couldn’t harm him due to his healing factor.

“I guess that’s the famous Wolverine for you.” said Ace laughing weakly

“You know me?” questioned Logan being vigilant for a bit.

“Just a bit, I have heard stories about you.”

“Hmm… okay, Head to the sick bay and get yourself patched up. We are going to have a lot to talk about since we now know who you are. I’m sure the professor and the others watching also have questions.”

 

Ace did not want things to end up like this but he had no choice. What’s done is done. He can only adapt from here on.

“Come on, let me take you there.”

“Thank Rogue.” Ace leaned on Rogue to walk and she liked being this close to Ace.

“Ace, I would like to ask.”

“What?”

“Was it you who asked me on the date or was it one of your other personalities.”

Ace felt awkward for this but he decided to be honest. “No, I was not the one who asked you out but I was the one with you at the amusement park.”

Rogue smiles and feels relieved. “That’s enough, Although it is a shame you were not the one who asked me out. I still loved and enjoyed our time in the park. But you better be the one who asks me out next time, okay?”

Rogue smiles seductively and gets closer to his face

 

Ace got embarrassed by Rogue’s teasing. He found her very alluring at that moment. “I promise…”

Logan sees this and is a bit irritated but he doesn’t interrupt them this time.

 

…

 

Ace was wrapped in bandages by Ororor. He only got bruises and large scratch marks from his fight with Logan. A good night's rest will let him completely recover with his healing factor. Currently, he is surrounded by the X-Men and judging by their faces. They have a lot to ask him about.

“So, I know you all have a lot of questions and I’ll answer the best I can. But just so you know I still have some secrets to keep.”

“I understand, we all have secrets to keep. So I won’t pressure you to answer if you don’t want to.” said Xavier

‘Says the guy who can read minds. He should have all the information he needs reading my mind. Did he not do it? I guess he is more humane than I thought.’

“Okay, what do you want to ask.”

“Where did you get your tech? Did you make them?” asked Xavier

“No, I didn't make them. I guess you could say they were entrusted to me?”

“What do you mean? Did someone give them to you?” Asked Jean 

“They were suddenly given to me one day, I would like to believe so. They belonged to people before me. They were heroes of justice who protected people. I got some of their memories to know their story. They are called Kamen Riders. The origin of their name. I wanted to honor their legacy, so I decided to fight crime and protect people.”

 

Ace couldn't exactly explain his origin, most people wouldn't believe him. He can't exactly say he was reincarnated from another world and the Riders were from a Tokusatsu series. He only told something close to the truth. Well from another perspective it is what happened to this version of Ace.

 

“That's so cool! You are like multiple heroes rolled into one! How many armors do you have?” said Kitty

“Let's just say I have a lot.”

“They suddenly appeared one day? Are you sure you don't know where they came from?” asked Xavier, he is having a hard time believing Ace. How could those kinds of armor just suddenly appear? It doesn't make any sense.

“You can not believe all you want but that is the truth.”

“I believe you, Ace.”

“Thank you, Rogue.” Ace smiles at how innocently Rogue believes him.

 

“I'm still not buying it.” said Scott, Ace could only shrug at his response.

“Can you let us study your belt, Ace? The technology behind it is extraordinary. I have not seen anything like it.” asked Hank who is very interested in the Rider system.

“Sorry, Mr. McCoy I don't want anyone touching it besides those who I trust. As you said the Rider system is extraordinary but if it falls into the wrong hands. I don't know what untold disaster might happen.”

 

Ace is deeply concerned about this matter. While the emergence of a Kamen Rider would be acceptable, he is more apprehensive about the potential appearance of Dark Riders. His worry intensifies at the thought of organizations like Hydra obtaining a Rider System.

 

Hank was disappointed but respected Ace’s decision. He is thankful for Hank’s understanding.

“Ace, we noticed your shift in personality during your fight with Logan. Is it because of your power? Or could it be because of the memories you have gotten of these Kamen Riders? It has been known taking too much of another person’s memories could affect you if your mind is not strong enough.” said Ororo

 

When the students heard this. They got concerned, especially Rogue. Ace immediately clarified to ease their worry.

“Don’t worry, it is not because of the memories but for another reason.”

This puts them at ease.

“Are they another person?” Logan asked

“What? Is there something you know about Logan?” asked Xavier

“Whenever his personality changes. His scent also changed as well. Although it was slight, it was still noticeable.”

“I guess nothing escapes your nose, Mr. Logan.”

“Just call me Logan.”

“Well, Logan is right. Those personalities are different people. They are connected to me and possess me if I want them to.”

“What! Are the ghost!” said Kurt

“No, they are not ghosts… Well, it is better if you meet them. Everyone! Can you get over here?”

 

The door to the sickbay opened and 4 people came in. The X-Men were shocked. The people who came in did not look human or mutant for that matter. There was a red Oni, blue turtle, yellow bear, and purple dragon. They looked humanoid and went toward Ace. They became alert and thought an intruder had infiltrated. 

“Who are you people!” Scott stepped forward and protected Xavier, ready to fire his optic blast.

“Everyone! It is okay… I was the one who called for them.” said Ace trying to calm down the X-Men.

“Yo, we are here. Hey, you clawed punk. You may have won this time but it won’t be the same next time.” said Momotaros

Logan then noticed the same scent when he was fighting. “You, you’re the red one I was fighting.”

“You’re right, make sure to prepare yourself. I’m going to defeat you!”

“Ha, you’re not beating me for a long time, bub.”

“What did you say punk!”

Urataros holds him back, “Sempai, we just met so don’t be so rude. Look, you're frightening the ladies here.”

“Momonoji, you need to stop picking fights.” said Kintaros

“Huh? You’re the one who first fought him. Why am I the one getting blamed?”

“Because you’re stupid.” replied Ryutaros.

“Shut up, snot-nosed brat!”

“How about we hang out to get to know each other? Just the two of us.” Urataros was flirting with Jean and she blushed a bit. Scott was ticked off seeing this. His glasses were shining red ready to blast Urataros.

“Kameko stop flirting!”

“Step away from Jean!”

 

The scene becomes a bit chaotic and Ace can only sigh at the Taros' antics.

“Ace, are these your companions?” asked Xavier

“Yes, The red one is Momotaros, the blue one is Urataros, the yellow one is Kintaros, and lastly Ryutaros the purple one. They can possess and fight using the power of Den-O”

“Den-O? Was that the new form you used called?” asked Rogue

“Yeah, that’s right. I need their power in order for me to use Den-O.”

“I see, they don’t seem to be human.” said Xavier

“That is because they are not. They are Imagin.”

 

Ace briefly explained the origin of Imagin.

“Fascinating, They come from the future and their bodies are made of sand. Tell me are there more of you?” asked Hank

“No, as far as we know only a few of us are left. We already defeated all of the other Imagins with our previous partner Ryoutaro.” said Momotaros

“Do you know how you all got here?” asked Ororo

“We don’t know, suddenly we found ourselves in Ace’s house with no warning.” said Urataros lying as he breathed.

“I see, this has been a new experience but it is nice meeting you all.” said Xavier

“Yay! New friends.” said Ryutaros

“Wait, I still have a bone to pick with these two.” said Rogue pointing to Momotaros and Kintaros

“Huh? What do you want?”

“Because of you two possessing Ace, he got into trouble.”

Rogue took off her gloves and menacingly stared at the two Taros. “You’re going to have to suffer for a bit.”

 

Rogue touches them and they suddenly feel pain all over their body. They both collapsed on the floor and couldn’t move.

“I can’t feel my strength…” said Kintaros

“Dammit! This woman is worse than that Hanakuso” said Momotaros

“Yare-yare” Urataros shook his head

“Hahaha! How funny!”

“Shut up, snot-nosed brat!”