[Sentai]

KAMEN RIDER KUSA

AWAKE, KUSA!

Tokyo Police Department
Main Branch
Secret Project Akuma Division
11:03 PM Local

"Increase output." With the lever reaching maximum output, the lights dimmed until only sparks gave glimpses of what was happening behind the protective glass. Something moved inside. Restrained against the examination table. Scientists in lab coats watching, writing their findings, with an almost perverse interest. "Something's wrong!" They turned towards the Lab tech slowly backing away from the glass, and when they turned back they all jumped back in fright! The creature had broken free! It's long, thing legs beating against the glass. Mandibles trying to bite through the glass itself! "Quickly, sanitize the room before it.."

Kanagawa Prefecture
Okuna Residence
Bedroom of Tsuyo-Sa Ai
11:30 PM Local

The room was still. The flickering of his computer's screensaver the only light moving across the Rider Statues lining his walls, and the his sleeping form wrapped on that bedroll on the floor. Unaware of what was just outside his bedrooms opened window. The spindly legs grasping to the rood, carrying the creature into the room. It’s slicked green body almost luminescent against the computer’s flickering light. It’s mandibles clicking together releasing a small clacking sound barely audible over the sound of the small fan circulating air through the room, and the hum of the PC’s tower.
Tsuyo rolled in his sleep causing the creature to pause in the darkness. But the instant he rolled upon his side, exposing his naked back to the strange insect, it moved with an incredible speed towards him and...!

Almost instantly as his eyes opened they widened. Tsuyo didn’t know where he was, felt so much like a dream but he could’ve sworn he was wide awake. Standing in pitch darkness, yet he was completely illuminated. Along with the thick mist surrounding him. Do you seek Strength? Stiffening, he tries seeing where the feminine voice had come from.. but there was nothing there! “.. Strength?” Almost instantly pictures taller than his five foot six began moving around him. Pictures of his parents, pictures from the accident that stole them, and pictures of the little sister he was responsible for now. Strength to protect Her? I can give you this strength.
Tsuyo’s hands clenched. His sister. She was only two years younger, fourteen, and in the car when that drunk driver stole their parents away. Now she lives everyday in a wheel chair. “Hai.” From within the shadow the mist created a woman appeared. She dressed in a sleek white tank top, and simple leather pants which she looked as though she had been poured into. Japanese, with long straight blonde hair moving past her shoulders. And green eyes which almost had their own light. Then I will lend you my power. But in exchange.. You will help secure my future.

Tsuyo bolted straight upright, arching his back painfully.. He was burning! Rushing into the bathroom, frantically trying to look over his shoulder, ... What was that?! There was a tattoo on his back! Dark green, in the shape of some kind of cutter beetle.. and.. Was there something moving beneath his skin?! “Oniichan...?”
His sister. He’d make to much noise, and visibly winced when he’d realized he’d woken her up. “Don’t worry, Kogomi-Chan. I’m alright.. Just had a nightmare was all.” The sound of wheels rolling away was enough to tell him she’d gone back to bed, satisfied with his answer.. But he was still staring at whatever had happened to him last night. “... It wasn’t a dream?”

“What was your nightmare about, Oniichan?” Tsuyo-Sa was gingerly pushing her wheelchair along the side street which led from their home to the main road. The morning sun above, and a gentle cool breeze keeping things comfortable. And all of it he was hoping would distract her from asking that.. No such luck. “College.” She huffed, but at least he dodged the... question.
Tsuyo-Sa stopped. There was a strange car blocking their bath. Completely black, with tinted windows and the whole deal. And as he turned around another pulled in behind them! Sealing off the entire length of the alleyway. “Nani..?” Asked moments before strange armored soldiers lined each and every rooftop around them!
“We need it back.” Turning himself around, towards the first car, he saw a woman on the other side. She was older, late twenties somewhere. And looked like every villain he’d ever seen. Eyepatch, short cropped black hair. Mean look. “It’s dangerous.” And she wasn’t giving him the choice. The soldiers in their black SWAT armor had all pulled rifles on the pair of teenagers without so much as a word!
They’ve come for me! Keep your promise! “I don’t know how!” The woman, and his sister, both thought he was talking to her. “Just come with us. You will not be harmed.” His hands clenched over the handles of the chair as the armored men began to approach. They had little time.. Call on my Power! I’ve given you the knowledge! Protect me! Protect your sister!
Tsuyo raised both hands. Everyone thinking he was about to surrender, end this peacefully, but he was far from. Slapping his hands down on either side of his waist a white belt materialized from within his own body! From within the new Tattoo upon his back came two spindly insect legs, connecting upon his stomach on his belt to form the Kusa Driver! A White Oval with a single green stripe down the center. Cutting the Generator Blade inside down the middle. “Hennnn....” Tsuyo moved his flattened hands in a large circle before him, and when his right hand raised above him.. “SHIN!” Tsuyo’s hands slapped either side of the buckle, the generator inside whirring itself into life, and shattering the green bar once keeping it locked!
Throwing his arms out to the sides, launching himself skyward, they all watched as the cocoon formed around his body. Like four wings of the insect. Beneath his clothing tore away, replacing with a smooth black covering over every inch of naked flesh. Tsuyo roared as the Green Armor appeared over his chest and shoulders, both wrists, and lower legs to form boots. The tattoo had over taken him. Creating his armor, and as the head of it wrapped around his own.. Formed the Helmet of the Kamen Rider!
They all watched as the cocoon violently broke, scattering pieces one thousand different directions. Leaving This new Kamen Rider to land upon his feet, head lowered, hands clenched. And when his head lifted, the compound black eyes of his helmet flashed into life. A brilliant crimson. “KUSA..”
The slender Rider moved without thought. Reacting on reflex, instinct, fluid as though he’d been trained beneath the best martial masters. The Soldier behind him tried driving the cattleprod into the small of his back and Kusa simple turned to his side. Gripping the prod, pulling hard with the hand holding it while the other reeled back and struck against his chest with the side of his arm. Sending the hapless soldier hurtling backwards at breakneck speed into a platoon of his squad mates. The next came from the front. Raising his baton to strike Kusa across the skull. And Kusa let him.
When the blow bounced off Kusa lifted his foot, kicking the man square in his stomach. Lifting him off of his feet, allowing Kusa to give him a firm roundhouse kick and send him through the Car blocking the street from behind. Crushing him into the doors. The next Soldier, on the roof, raised his hand. All of his Squad and the one across both raising their weapons to fire. Their triggers pulled, their muzzles erupting with hot death, and Kusa spread his wings. The carapace splitting open, revealing the four long insect wings beneath which now wrapped around his vulnerable sister.
The bullets rained down from above. Striking the newly made cocoon, creating debris and smoke around them as some of the shots missed. When empty clips fell to the ground and were replaced, they all waited. Watching as the smoke cleared.. And they both were gone. “Does anyone have a visual?!” The commander yelled into his headpiece in frustration.
And Kusa was watching them all. His sister was safe, and he was above them. Gripping both sides of his Buckle he pulled the Driver open. Revealing the organic machine beneath and the naked Generator still whirring inside. “Rider Kick!” Slamming the generator shut it whirred so powerfully the blades inside began to glow red! His wings retracted, his right foot thrust forward as his left tucked behind the right legs knee, and Kusa hurtled towards earth!
Every soldier tried raising their weapons, tried getting just one shot off, but it was far to late. Kusa struck the ground with such force a pressure wave was created. Slowing time to an almost standstill, sending every soldier and their cars blocking the alley flying backward, creating a crater beneath him.. And when the kick ended, when all of the soldiers landed far from where they once stood, Kusa stood alone. Holding the Eyepatch Woman with his hand crumpled through her dress stop, and high off her feet. “I don’t know who you are, and I honestly don’t give one good damn. Your men were going to open fire on my Sister.. Take my warning, never try this again. I’ll protect her any way I need to. Even if that means breaking your men. Breaking you.” Dropping her back to her feet, Kusa spread his wings and took for the skies. Took for his sister.
One of the men who could still stand limped his way over, offering her a hand up. “Director. Do we pursue?” The woman merely shook her head. Wrapping her arms back around her stomach, and watching the Rider fly away. “So your men can be humiliated again? No. I wanted him to come willingly. Find who gave the order to fire.. I am going to shoot them myself.” Said with such an even tone, it was hard to tell if she had been serious or not.