Welcome to Gaia! ::

Ryan followed, right behind the pair. After roughly thirty minutes of driving, the trio finally arrived at the front of the studio.

"We got a problem," he said to Tsukasa and the others. They seemed surprised at his statement.

"What do you mean, Ryan?" Shoutarou asked, puzzled.

I mean we have an decade style rider on our hands."

Ryan sighed, and continued to tell of his brief encounter.

"Despite not seeing most of his abilities I'd say he's at least the partial cause of why we're here. Judging by how he opened that portal." He concluded.

"I agree with Anku. But before that I think we should learn as much as we can on the enemy. For starters, we already know that we're dealing with Foundation X and possibly Shadowmoon. We also also know that our enemies can all open and control portals. But what we don't know is where they are, and more importantly, if they are operating as one or not."

((I haven't officially allowed for upgraded forms yet. xd ))

Tsukasa nodded.
"He probably wants revenge on me and Double, despite not being specific one we faced."

"Its very possible, Kiva-la. In fact, I'd be surprised if he weren't playing both sides." Ryan said as he sat down. "As far as I know however, the only way I can become more powerful is become more compatiable with the Fang Memory."

Philip, who had been in the background observing the conversation, walked up. "You already have some new power, Ryan."

Ryan turned his head in Philip's direction.
"Say what?"

((man...how am I going to fit back into this...don't suppose any of you wanna have a monster attack me...))

Kivaala fluttered about. "Maybe i can do some aerial reconocense?"

"Not a bad idea Kivaala...and a couple of use can ride around. In pairs of course."

"Eh? you are a smart one. hehe"

"Yes..uh..well. Maybe Tsukasa-kun and myself can check around downtown?"

((sure...gives me a chance to do some cool stuff with Decade.))

"Right...lets go." Tsukasa said as he headed to the door. Kio fallowed suit. They both mounted their rides and sped off into the city. Kio kept his eyes open, ready for anything but it seemed like Tsukasa didn't much care.

"Hey..Tsukasa-kun...what is your world like?"

"What brought this on?"

"Curiosity. Is that a bad thing?"

"Not realy but...there isnt much to tell. My world is like any other..though i haven's spent much time in it."

"Well...why did you become a rider?"

"Originaly it was to find my home world. But now...its to see all the worlds and all the stories. And of course to take pictures of all the riders."

"Huh...a simple reason but...i think its a perfect one."

Kio and Tsukasa stoped at a public square. In the middle was a red and white fountain. The people laughed, talked with eachother, there were even those performing for some money. "Wow...its pretty nice here. Lots of people enjoying themselves. I just hope we can make sure they stay happy."

Unknown to Kio, Tsukasa had pulled up his camera and was taking a photo of Kio. "You seem to have a thing for wanting to keep people happy."

"Hehe...yeah i know. Some call me strange but..i want to protect these people's smiles. That way...life can seem alot better than it sometimes is."

Tsukasa laughed a little. He had heard a similar line before. "You are one strange person. But..you do remind me of some of the others i have met in my travels. So why are you always trying so hard?"

"Because...sensei taught me that. I just want his memory to live on...since he can not."

"I am sure he would be proud of you if he could see you now."

"Thanks."

Kio and Tuskasa were listening to a performer playing on his guitar. "Heh...not bad."

"yeah...but i get the strange feeling we are being watched."

"yeah...but i dont know from were. This is realy bugging me."