A Rider Kick in Marvel ch 143

Ace Ukiyo and Lorna Dane, clad in their Kamen Rider and Polaris attire, entered the Nascita headquarters. Izu, Ace's ever-loyal AI companion, greeted them warmly.

"Welcome back, Ace-sama, Lorna-sama," Izu said, her voice tinged with relief. "I'm glad to see you both unharmed."

Ace nodded, his expression serious. "Izu, we need to review the security footage from the research compound. Somethings don't add up."

Izu nodded and guided Ace and Lorna towards the main control room, where the supercomputer Ark stood ready. "I've already begun analyzing the footage, Ace-sama. Please, let me show you what I've found."

Ace and Lorna stood before the massive screen as Izu played back the security footage. The images showed the researchers going about their work, unaware of the impending threat. Suddenly, a shimmering portal opened, and the alien creatures poured through, their strange, otherworldly forms swarming the facility.

Lorna's eyes widened as she watched the footage. "There it is – that portal. Where did it come from?"

Ace's brow furrowed as he studied the footage, his mind racing. "Ark, can you trace the origin of that portal? Determine where it came from and who or what opened it."

The supercomputer's deep, resonant voice echoed through the room. "Analyzing the data now, Ace-sama. One moment, please."

Ark analyzed the portal but found no trace of energy coming off from it. "The portal appears to be a self-contained anomaly, Ace-sama. I am unable to detect any external energy source or signals that could indicate its origin," the supercomputer reported.

Ace frowned, his brow furrowed in concentration. "And the aliens? Any information on their technology or biology?"

"Negative," Ark replied. "The alien lifeforms exhibit no detectable energy signatures or technological components. Their very existence appears to defy conventional analysis."

Lorna glanced at Ace, her green eyes filled with concern. "If there's no evidence of where they came from or how they got here, then how do we stop them? What are we dealing with?"

Ace placed a reassuring hand on Lorna's shoulder. "We'll figure this out, Lorna. Izu, keep monitoring the situation. I want to know the instant anything changes."

Izu nodded, her fingers flying across the holographic interface. "Understood, Ace-sama. I will continue to analyze the data and alert you of any developments."

As Ace and Lorna turned to leave, Izu's voice stopped them. "One more thing, Ace-sama. The research compound has reported that several pieces of advanced technology were stolen during the incident."

Ace's eyes narrowed. "Stolen? By whom?"

"The security footage is inconclusive," Izu admitted. "But the researchers believe it may have been the work of the alien intruders."

Lorna's expression hardened. "Then we need to get back out there and find out what they're up to. If they have that tech, who knows what kind of damage they could do."

Ace nodded in agreement. "Let's go, Lorna. We've got work to do."

Ace Ukiyo and Lorna Dane were about to leave Nascita when a call from Spider-Man appeared on the computer screen. The young hero's face was frantic, his words rushed and panicked.

"Rider! Spider-Woman and I need help!" Spider-Man exclaimed. "There's some kind of monster made of lava and flames rampaging through the city. It's destroying everything in its path, and we can't stop it!"

Ace's expression grew serious as he stepped closer to the screen. "What's your location, Spider-Man? Lorna and I are on our way."

"We're near the intersection of 5th and Main," Spider-Man replied, his voice tinged with urgency. "Hurry, we can't hold it off much longer!"

Ace turned to Izu, his brow furrowed in concentration. "Izu, relay Spider-Man's location to the Tridoron and have it meet us there. Lorna and I are taking the HardTurbuler."

"Understood, Ace-sama," Izu responded, her fingers flying across the holographic interface. "The Tridoron is en route to the coordinates."

Ace glanced at Lorna, who nodded in determination. "Let's go, Lorna. Spider-Man and Spider-Woman need our help."

The two heroes quickly made their way to the HardTurbuler, the sleek, high-tech motorcycle transforming into its aerial mode. Ace and Lorna soared through the sky, racing towards the coordinates Izu had provided.

As they approached the scene, Ace could see the towering figure of the lava monster, its fiery form casting an ominous glow over the surrounding buildings. Spider-Man and Spider-Woman were engaged in a desperate battle, their webs and agility barely slowing the creature's relentless advance.

"There they are," Ace said, his voice tense. "Lorna, get ready. I'm going to set us down and then transform."

Lorna nodded, her green eyes filled with resolve. "I'm ready, Ace. Let's do this."

The HardTurbuler descended, and Ace leaped off, landing gracefully on the ground. He gripped his Drive Driver, the transformation device, and with a swift motion, he secured it around his waist.

"Henshin!" Ace called out, triggering the transformation.

[Drive: Type Speed]

In a burst of energy, Ace's form was enveloped in a sleek, crimson and black armor, the emblem of Kamen Rider Drive emblazoned on his chest. Kamen Rider Drive had arrived to join the fight.

Lorna, now clad in her Polaris attire, joined Kamen Rider Drive, her magnetic powers crackling around her hands.

"Spider-Man! Spider-Woman!" Kamen Rider Drive called out, his voice amplified by his helmet. "We're here to help!"

Spider-Man, relief evident in his voice, responded. "Kamen Rider! Polaris! Thank goodness you're here. This thing is unstoppable!"

The lava monster's attention was drawn to the new arrivals. It let out a deafening roar and charged towards them, its fiery limbs swinging wildly. The creature had three holes on its face, resembling eyes and a mouth. It had two limbs but no lower body, moving like a sludge. Its body was composed of hard rocks with lava seeping through the cracks in between them.

In a burst of crimson and black, Kamen Rider Drive materialized, his sleek armor gleaming under the glow of the lava monster's fiery form. Beside him, Polaris stood ready, her green cloak billowing in the heated air.

"Polaris," Drive commanded, his voice amplified by the helmet's speakers, "slow that thing down. Spider-Man, Spider-Woman, get the civilians to safety. We'll handle this."

Polaris nodded, her eyes narrowing with focus. She raised her hands, the air crackling with energy as her magnetic powers surged. With a sweeping motion, she launched a barrage of metal debris towards the lava monster, entangling its limbs and slowing its advance.

Seizing the opportunity, Spider-Man and Spider-Woman sprang into action, their webs swinging them through the air as they ushered terrified bystanders to safety. The lava monster thrashed and roared, its fiery form lashing out against the metal restraints.

The lava monster, its fiery limbs now freed from Polaris' magnetic restraints, turned its attention towards the green-clad heroine. It let out a guttural roar, its molten eyes narrowing as it lashed out, spewing a torrent of scorching flames in Polaris' direction.

Reacting quickly, Kamen Rider Drive stepped in front of Polaris, his crimson armor gleaming. He reached for the Shift Brace on his wrist and inserted a Shift Car.

[Tire Koukan: Midnight Shadow]

Drive's tire on his chest changed to a purple tire with blades

As the lava monster's flames rushed towards them, Drive moved with blinding speed, his form blurring as he dodged the scorching attack. The monster's fiery blast slammed into the ground, scorching the pavement but missing its targets.

Kamen Rider Drive materialized behind the lava creature, his armored hand gripping the Midnight Shadow Shift Car. With a swift motion, he flipped the Shift Brace three times.

[Sha-Sha-Shadow]

A pulse of dark energy emanated from Drive, shrouding the lava monster in a veil of shadows. The creature let out a confused roar, its fiery gaze scanning the area as it lost sight of its opponents.

Seizing the opportunity, Drive launched a flurry of precise strikes, his movements blurred by the Midnight Shadow's cloaking abilities. The lava monster thrashed and swung wildly, unable to pinpoint Drive's location.

Polaris, watching from the sidelines, marveled at the Rider's agility and strategic use of his powers. She knew that Ace's skills as Kamen Rider were formidable, but witnessing them firsthand was a humbling experience.

As the lava monster's attacks continued to miss their mark, Drive saw an opening. He gripped the Shift Brace, ready to unleash a finishing move.

[Hissatsu, Full Throttle: Shadow]

Clones of Kamen Rider Drive, their forms cloaked in shadows, surrounded the lava monster. In unison, they gripped the Shift Brace on their wrists and pulled the lever three times.

[Sha-Sha-Shadow]

A barrage of purple energy shurikens materialized, the bladed projectiles streaking through the air towards the towering lava creature. The shurikens sliced and battered the monster's fiery form, eliciting pained roars as the creature thrashed and stumbled.

Polaris, her hands outstretched, commanded the surrounding metal debris to coalesce. The scraps and discarded objects swirled and converged, forming a massive, jagged metal sphere. With a sweeping motion, Polaris hurled the giant ball towards the disoriented lava monster.

The metal sphere slammed into the creature's midsection, its sharp edges and immense weight crushing the lava monster. The impact sent the creature crashing to the ground, its fiery form sputtering and diminishing.

Kamen Rider Drive and his clones ceased their barrage of shurikens, their shadowy forms dissipating as the Midnight Shadow Tire's effects wore off. Polaris approached the fallen lava monster, her eyes narrowed with determination.

"Stay down," she commanded, her voice laced with power. She raised her hands, the air crackling with energy as she manipulated the surrounding metal to entrap the lava creature, encasing it in a makeshift cage.

Spider-Man and Spider-Woman, having ensured the safety of the civilians, joined Kamen Rider Drive and Polaris, their costumes singed and tattered from the earlier battle.

"Nice work, you two," Spider-Man said, his voice tinged with relief. "That thing was a real handful."

Kamen Rider Drive turned to his companions, his crimson armor gleaming under the setting sun. "Is everyone alright?" he asked, his voice amplified by the helmet's speakers.

Spider-Woman stepped forward, her web-patterned suit slightly singed. "Some people were injured, but it's mostly just a few scratches," she reported, her voice tinged with relief. "We managed to get them to safety."

Kamen Rider Drive nodded, his shoulders relaxing slightly. "I'm glad to hear that," he said, turning his attention back to the trapped lava monster.

But the creature had vanished without a trace, leaving only the scorched pavement and scattered debris in its wake.

Drive's brow furrowed beneath his helmet. "Where did it go?" he muttered, his gaze sweeping the area.

Spider-Man joined him, his web-shooters at the ready. "I don't know, but I don't like this," the young hero said, his voice tense.

Polaris, her green cloak billowing in the breeze, stepped forward, her eyes narrowed with concern. "Something's not right," she said, her powers crackling around her hands. "That creature couldn't have just disappeared."

Kamen Rider Drive remained silent, his mind racing as he tried to piece together what had happened. The lava monster's sudden vanishing act left him unsettled, a nagging feeling of unease settling in the pit of his stomach.