SHUWATCH!

(t8n-depart:"blur")+(t8n-arrive:"blur")[[Old School->Old School Style]] (t8n-depart:"dissolve")+(t8n-arrive:"dissolve")[[Modern->Modern Style]] (t8n-depart:"pulse")+(t8n-arrive:"pulse")+(t8n-time:1.1s)[[New Generation->New Generation Style]]

"Hey... hey! Are you awake?" You blink, the flickering of the lights overhead beaming. There's a face to your right. Scratch that, two faces. Blinking some more, you slowly sit up, noticing you're in the sick bay, the Captian and the Lieutenant smiling at you. The Captian, Dayton Oliver, pats you on the shoulder. "You've been out for a few days, kid. Had us worried there." His smile puts you at ease. A pair of hands starts patting your cheeks. Lieutenant Olivia Rojas casts a worried glance at your bandages. "That was a serious crash! We were worried! What happened?" As the pair stares at you, an image slowly forms in your mind. You can make out a strange figure in your head... red and silver. Or was it silver and red? (t8n-depart:"flicker")+(t8n-arrive:"flicker")+(t8n-time:1.1s)[[Red and Silver->Red and Silver]] (t8n-depart:"flicker")+(t8n-arrive:"flicker")+(t8n-time:1.1s)[[Silver and Red->Silver and Red]]

"Rookie! You look out of it, are you okay?" You suddenly snap to attention, banging your knee on the underside of your desk. Your Squad leader, Haruka Okajima, is frowning. Uh-oh. What did you do? "You're not in trouble, rookie," she sighes, waving for you to be at ease. "It's just I noticed that you have some serious eyebags. Have you been getting enough sleep?" Racking your mind, you try to remember what time you went to sleep. Instead, symbols appear in your mind's eye, along with the mixing of colors. What symbol and colors can you remember? (t8n-depart:"blur")+(t8n-arrive:"blur")+(t8n-time:1.1s)[[The sun, red and silver->The sun, red and silver]] (t8n-depart:"pulse")+(t8n-arrive:"pulse")+(t8n-time:1.1s)[[The moon, blue and silver->The moon, blue and silver]]

"Human... human! Wake up!" Your eyes shoot open. This isn't the command center. You're floating through some kind of space... and there's a person facing you! Or at least... you think it's a person. Whoever they are, they have a silver, metallic face, with glowing yellow eyes, a fin on the top of their head, and what looks to be a blue light source attatched to their chest. "Ah! You are awake!" the figure nods. "Our merging worked!... you look confused. I am..." You blink, thinking you misheard the figure. He said something along the lines of, "Ultra... zer." What's a "zer?" "I've been protecting your world for a while... but now I need a partner. I hope you're willing to help! Now, you have an appointment soon, right?" You feel your eyes closing... before you black out, you try to recall what the figure called himself. (t8n-depart:"dissolve")+(t8n-arrive:"dissolve")+(t8n-time:1s)[[It started with S->CLOAK]] (t8n-depart:"dissolve")+(t8n-arrive:"dissolve")+(t8n-time:1s)[[It started with R->DAGGER]]

Captain Oliver frowns. "Red and silver, huh? Maybe... no, it can't be." He shakes his head. "No matter. We need to be ready for the next incident. You're discharged from medical. The doctors were amazed that you healed so quickly." Lieutenant Rojas smiles. "Isn't that great, dear? We'll be waiting in the command room." You nod as they exit. As you move to get up from your bed, you feel something in your hands. It's... a baton? It's colored red and silver about the size of a drumstick, but a little wider, about the width of a bicycle handle. At the tip is a flat, transparent crystal, shaped like a diamond. Shrugging, you quickly change into your uniform and head for the command room. (t8n-time:1s)[[Continue->Command]]

Captain Oliver frowns. "Silver and red, huh? Maybe... no, it can't be." He shakes his head. "No matter. We need to be ready for the next incident. You're discharged from medical. The doctors were amazed that you healed so quickly." Lieutenant Rojas smiles. "Isn't that great, dear? We'll be waiting in the command room." You nod as they exit. As you move to get up from your bed, you feel something in your hands. It's... a baton? It's colored red and silver about the size of a drumstick, but a little wider, about the width of a bicycle handle. At the tip is a flat, transparent crystal, shaped like a diamond. Shrugging, you quickly change into your uniform and head for the command room. (t8n-time:1s)[[Continue->Command]]

As you enter the room, you're ambushed by a very happy looking Rosie Tam, the head of Communications. Her headset slips down her head a little as she looks you up and down, squeezing the life out of you. "You're okay!" she cheers. Behind her, the head of your division, Rebecca Sanders, gives you a small nod, signaling for a reluctant Rosie to return to her desk. "I hope you're okay with being put back in active duty, rookie," Sanders states. She hands you a small stack of papers. "We have an all-hands operation. There have been reports of sudden tremors and property damage in one of the nearby suburbs. Satelite images suggest that it might be a kaiju." You nod. Being a member of MAGUS, the Multitask Access Geared for Universal Safety defense team, it's your responsibility to ensure the welfare of the citizens and wildlife of the world. Your branch is situated in the middle of a mountain range to the west and the ocean to the east, and is the most busy as a result. (t8n-depart:"zoom")+(t8n-arrive:"zoom")+(t8n-time:1s)[[Continue->Alert]]

Bright red lights begin to flash and sirens start blaring. Rosie taps furiously away at her computer, eyes widening. "We have a sighting! There's a kaiju present, sighted at Point B-298!" Captain Oliver nods, signaling for you, Sanders, and a third figure, the leader of the Air Strike Team, Finn Hasegawa, line up before him and the Lieutenant. "Alright. Sanders, you and the Ground Operatives will start evacuation. Assess the situation and report your findings. Hasegawa, assemble your squad. Lead the kaiju away to a remote location where we can minimize property damage." "Sir, yes sir!" you reply, rushing for the equipment bay. As you recall Rosie telling you earlier, B-298 is... (t8n-depart:"blur")+(t8n-arrive:"blur")+(t8n-time:1s)[[an area with an open sky->Attack from Above]] (t8n-depart:"rumble")+(t8n-arrive:"rumble")+(t8n-time:1s)[[an area close to an open field->Assault on the Ground]] (t8n-depart:"instant")+(t8n-arrive:"instant")+(t8n-time:1s)[[an area close to the ocean->Strike from the Deep]] (t8n-depart:"zoom")+(t8n-arrive:"zoom")+(t8n-time:1s)[[right in the middle of the town->Danger from Everywhere]]

You and your squad arrive to the scene, the open air above you thick with danger. Rebecca grabs a pair of binoculars, scouting the area. Some of your other squad members have already begun the evacuation. You have some kind of scanning technology in your hands. -That's so I can locate the kaiju properly, rookie!- Rosie's voice reminds you over your comms. You nod, continuing to scan the area. There's a faint signal off to the north. Wait... now its coming from the northeast... no, now southwest. North again. Southeast. West. Northwest. Right above you. Wait... "Rookie, move!" Rebecca barks, pushing you aside as a powerful gust of wind blows past the two of you, making a large divide in the ground. You look up to see a large bird-like monster flying around you. -That's a Birdon!- Rosie exclaims. -But... something's off. I've never seen a Birdon with that coloring.- -Doesn't matter. Remember your job,- the Captain reminds everyone. -Prioritize the evacuation. Sanders, have your squad B back up the Air team.- "Yes, sir!" (t8n-depart:"fade-up")+(t8n-arrive:"fade-up")[[Continue->Go! 1]]

As soon as your group arrives, you can see it. Right in front of you. A very large, very angry, very destructive kaiju. Its scaly body and large fists have already caused a lot of damage to the surrounding area. Rebecca has ordered squads A and B to assist in evacuation, damage control, and medical attention. -That's a Red King!- Rosie's voice pipes up over your comms. -But... I've never seen an all dark Red King before. Aren't they supposed to be yellow in color?- -Doesn't matter,- Captain Oliver sighs. -Rookie, I want you to give the Air Strike Team backup. Get to a vantage point, see if you can scout out some kind of weakness.- You nod, looking around. One problem with the plan, you realize, is that the area surrounding the town is an open field. There's not even a hill for you to stand on top of. (t8n-depart:"fade-right")+(t8n-arrive:"fade-right")[[Continue->Go! 2]]

You glance at the nearby docks. It's completely devoid of any seafaring vessels. Odd. "Here," Rebecca hands you a piece of technology. "Tech division's latest scanning tech. Use this to search for the kaiju." How? "Heck if I know." Well, that's great,- the Lieutenant sighs in your ear. -Sometimes I think that technology is advancing way too quickly for society to keep up.- The device in your hand starts beeping. Simultaneously, something starts bubbling in water. A large wave breaks the surface, revealing a quadrapedal creature with a drill on its nose, a black underbelly, and a white back. -It's a Gubila!- Rosie exclaims. -But its colors are reversed! What's going on?!- -Doesn't matter. Start the evacuation,- the Captain orders. -Sanders!- "Squads A and D, head east and set up a perimeter. Squad B, start leading Gubila towards the town square. Squad C, clear the square. Get ready to back up the Air Strike Team." She turns to you. "Rookie, you're with me." You nod, hurrying after her. How can she run so fast? (t8n-depart:"zoom")+(t8n-arrive:"zoom")[[Continue->Go! 3]]

-Well,- Rosie states flatly. -That's definitely not what I was expecting.- -You really don't see things like this everyday,- Lieutenant Rojas agrees, surprise in her voice. You and Rebecca are currently staring at a crack in the sky. It resembles a cracked mirror, the cracks are red. You glance at your squad leader. She appears to be at a loss for words. The scanner in your hands isn't reacting to the crack either. Looking at the rest of the scene, something definitely caused some level of havoc here. Multiple buildings have been destroyed, hundreds, if not thousands, in property damage. -I... well, erm... uh...- Even the Captain is at a loss for words. -I-In any case, has everyone been evacuated?- "Er... yes, they have," Rebecca answers. You nod along, tensing as the crack suddenly shatters, just like a glass window. Your leader pulls out her firearm, the rest of the squads follwing suit. Above, Finn and his squad are also standing at the ready, their fighter jets circling the new hole in the sky. A frenzied roar breaks the air, as a blue and orange creature bursts forth, screeching. It looks like it's made of both organic and inorganic material. It's glaring down at you. You should probably start moving. (t8n-depart:"slide-up")+(t8n-arrive:"slide-up")[[Good idea->Go! 4]]

You run, dodging another burst of wind. Birdon opens its beak, spewing fireballs down at you and the rest of your team. Hasegawa's squad spirals around the kaiju, making occasional shots at the beast's wings. It's doing damage, but not enough. "Aim for it's wings!" Rebecca barks at you and the team. You all raise your firearms, only for Birdon to rain more fire down at you. Rebecca's right in the way of one of the fireballs. Your eyes widen, and, without thinking, you tackle your leader to the side. She falls to the ground, unconscious. She must have knocked her head on the fall. You look up, aiming for Birdon again. You can't let it win. Opening fire seems to grab its attention, as it starts swooping towards you. "//Your bravery... it is commendable, Earthling. I will grant you power.//" The baton in your pocket flies out, landing in your right palm. As if by instinct, you raise it above your head, pressing the button on the back. A bright light fills your vision. You're suddenly face to face with Birdon, your red arms pushing it back. Looking down at your body, you realize you've become the figure in your dream. You grunt, punching Birdon in the beak. It squawks in pain, returning to the sky. [[Chase it->Go! 1-1]] [[Attack it from a distance->Go! 1-2]]

You raise your arms, and your suddenly flying after Birdon. Thinking quickly, you grab its wings, grappling with it in an arial headlock. It manages to get a few pecks in against your chest, but you retaliate with a few well placed kicks. You need to get it back to the ground. Raising your left arm, you perform a series of chopping motions, severing its wings. It shrieks, plummeting to the earth. You remain airborne, in case it starts firing at you again. Yep. As expected. (t8n-depart:"pulse")+(t8n-arrive:"pulse")[[Continue->Go! 1-3]]

You realize that a long range battle might be dangerous, but are willing to give it a shot. You raise your left hand, pointing all your fingers at Birdon. A bunch of energy beams burst from your fingertips, striking Birdon's body. It glares at you, charging. You raise your arms in a defensive position, grunting as Birdon tackles you into the ground. It pecks at your face, squawking. You struggle to recover, flailing around, when you feel your eyes glowing. Bolts of lightning shoot from your eyes, blinding Birdon, giving you the chance to plant both of your feet into its stomach and push it off of you. Rolling to your feet, you raise both hands, halos of light forming around your wrists. You throw one after the other as hard as you can, willing them to strike Birdon. They hit, cutting Birdon's wings off. (t8n-depart:"flicker")+(t8n-arrive:"flicker")[[Continue->Go! 1-3]]

Hasegawa's aircraft speeds past you, trying to launch a missile at Birdon. He is met with a fireball. You speed after him, grabbing the craft, and set it down on the ground. You raise your right arm as Birdon struggles to its feet again. Instinctively, you can feel something burning your arm. You draw your hands together, wrist to wrist in a + formation. A beam of red light shoots from the blade of your right hand, striking Birdon's chest. Its eyes widen, before it suddenly explodes. You can hear the cheers of the rest of the team around you. Nodding to them, you raise your arms and fly off into the sky... before your vision goes white again, and you find yourself back on the ground again, human-sized. The baton is back in your hand. You pinch your cheek. Yes, that really happened. (t8n-depart:"slide-up")+(t8n-arrive:"slide-up")[[Continue->Ultraman Ray]]

Returning to the base, you have so many questions. No one seems to know that you became the red and silver giant. Rebecca, who seems to have recovered, nods to you. "Good job, rookie. Though... I think we have to give credit to that titan... whoever they were." "It's like a ray of hope for our mission," Lieutenant Rojas states dreamily. "He was so strong!" "A ray of hope... let's call him..." Rosie pauses for dramatic effect. "Ultraman Ray!" You blink. Captain Oliver frowns. "Wouldn't Hope be a better name?" Ultraman Ray... no matter the name, you decide to use this power to protect the people you care about. It's the right thing to do. (t8n-depart:"slide-up")+(t8n-arrive:"slide-up")[[Shuwatch!->How do you want to play?]]

Somehow, the Red King found some large rocks to throw at you. Rebecca and the other squads open fire, distracting the kaiju, as Hasegawa and his team bombard the air, launching gunfire and missiles. A rock nearly misses you by a few feet. You turn around, noticing the Red King is just throwing rocks at random. Turning back, you suddenly realize that you and the Ground Operatives have been boxed in by the rocks. -Asshole!- Hasegawa seems to have noticed this, too. -Take this!- His aircraft speeds right for Red King's face, spiraling like an American football, bullets shooting in a whirlpool-like pattern. The baton in your pocket flashes, flying out and landing in your palm. Red King seems to have taken Hasegawa's attack rather poorly, as Hasegawa is now hurtling towards the ground. Instinctively, you raise the baton above your head and push the button. There's a giant flash of white light, and... You're cradling Hasegawa's aircraft in your hands. He casts you a look of surprise and awe as you gently set his ship down, turning to face Red King. (t8n-depart:"fade-left")+(t8n-arrive:"fade-left")[[Grapple it->Go! 2-1]] (t8n-depart:"rumble")+(t8n-arrive:"rumble")[[Fight it head on->Go! 2-2]]

You run at Red King, engaging in a grappling match. To your surprise, your body is a lot stronger than you realized. You and Red King. It's eyes widen as you suddenly lift it off its feet with one hand. Grasping its neck, you throw a few sideways chops and roundhouse kicks to the kaiju's side. There's the sound of gunfire behind you. Rebecca and the Ground Ops are firing at Red King. Clearly, they've realized that you're an ally. Red King weasels out of your grip, throwing a punch. It knocks you back a few yards, but you recover quickly, rolling to your knees. You raise a hand, summoning a halo of white light. You throw your hand forward, sending the halo flying. It crashes against Red King's face, blinding it. (t8n-depart:"zoom")+(t8n-arrive:"zoom")[[Continue->Go! 2-3]]

You let out a grunt, charging towards Red King. It roars, scraping its legs on the ground like a bull, before charging at you. You plant both feet on the ground and kick off, transitioning into a flying jump kick, knocking Red King backwards. It roars at it hits the ground hard. You twist, landing on your side. Surprisingly, it doesn't hurt. Lifting yourself up, you run over to Red King, clambering onto its downed body, and start raining down blow after blow. One of its enormous hands knocks you aside. You both roll to your feet. It tosses a rock at you, which you catch, tossing aside. The Ground Ops open fire, pushing Red King back to the center of the field. Rebecca fires, shooting Red King right in the eye. [[Continue->Go! 2-3]]

As Red King flails about, you raise your right hand, instinctively feeling your hand start to burn. It doesn't hurt. Drawing your arms in front of your body, you clash your wrists together, a red beam of searing light bursting from the blade of your upright right hand. The beam flies towards Red King, burning into its abdomen. Its eyes bug out, letting out a sudden screech. You end the beam, letting it fall to the ground. A second later, Red King's body explodes, leaving nothing behind. The sounds of the team cheering behind you force you to tear your eyes away from Red King's... atoms? You nod to them, before looking to the sky, spreading your arms, and take off into the sky. Everything goes white... And you're suddenly back on the ground. The baton is back in your hand. (t8n-depart:"slide-up")+(t8n-arrive:"slide-up")[[Continue->Ultraman Ray]]

Gubila leaps from the water, crashing onto the street, its body making large cracks in the pavement. It roars, making a beeline for the nearest building, ramming into it and destroying it in one strike. The Air Strike team swoops in, guns blazing. It doesn't look like Gubila took that well. It suddenly leaps into the air, the drill-horn on its nose spinning. Hasegawa's team breaks formation as Gubila suddenly chases after them, jumping in succession, destroying more buildings. One of the aircrafts is hit. It's spiraling towards the town. The baton in your pocket flies out, landing in your hand. You instinctively know what to do. You run towards the town. "Rookie, are you insane?!" Rebecca shouts at you as you run further into the town. "Get BACK HERE!" You ignore her, raising the baton... and push the button. Everything turns white. You're now running at Gubila, but it's only up to your midsection. Using its back as a springboard, you grab the ship that was hit. Rolling to your feet, you set it down out of the way, and turn to face the kaiju. (t8n-depart:"rumble")+(t8n-arrive:"rumble")[[Pick it up->Go! 3-1]] (t8n-depart:"fade-right")+(t8n-arrive:"fade-right")[[Lure it into the water->Go! 3-2]]

You jump at Gubila, gripping it's underside with one hand, vice-gripping it's backside with your other. With a grunt, you hurl it towards an open street. It's going to cost a lot of reparations, but for now, Gubila rolls back onto all fours, charging at you again. You dodge out of the way, kicking its behind. It crashes into another building, but this time, it looks like it's gotten stuck. The Ground Ops and the Air Strike team open fire. It's causing damage, you can tell. Gubila pulls itself from the rubble, dazed and confused. (t8n-depart:"fade-down")+(t8n-arrive:"fade-down")[[Continue->Go! 3-3]]

You raise a hand to the light on your chest. It pulsates. You then spread both arms out, fists clenched, a beam of blue light shooting from your chest. It strikes. Gubila roars, glaring at you. You wave your hand, taunting it, before diving into the water. A splash behind you alerts you to Gubila chasing. The kaiju is a lot faster than you expected in the water. It pounces, trying to push you further into the depths. You grunt, pushing back against it with all your might... and you breach the water, raising Gubila above your head like a barbell. You release your grip, and drop it onto the street. (t8n-depart:"slide-down")+(t8n-arrive:"slide-down")[[Continue->Go! 3-3]]

This is your chance. You instinctively throw a hand up, feeling it burning, but not painful. Drawing your arms in, you lock your wrists together in a +, your right hand upright. A beam of red, burning light shoots from the blade of your hand, piercing into Gubila's forehead. It lets out one last roar before it explodes. You nod to the Ground Operatives, raise your arms, and take off into the sky. Everything turns white. You're back on the ground. Rebecca is there a moment after you, slamming a fist into your back. "You... are in so much trouble, rookie." (t8n-depart:"slide-up")+(t8n-arrive:"slide-up")[[Continue->Ultraman Ray]]

Everything is going badly. You run as the beast launches a missile at the town. A missile! -Take this!- Hasegawa roars, his team launching a barrage of missiles back at the creature. It tanks the projectiles, barely paying attention. -It's just... causing destruction,- Rosie gapes. -It's not even trying to attack anything in particular, it's just... destroying things.- You pause, glancing back. The baton in your pocket suddenly flies out in front of you. The figure you saw in your dream suddenly appears before you, slightly transparent. "//The Terrible-Monster, Vakishim. If we do not act now, it will destroy everything in a 50 kilometer radius.//" They turn to you, extending a hand. "//I need your help.//" You nod, extending your own hand. The baton falls into your palm, and you know what to do. You raise your arm, push the button... And you're face-to-face with the Terrible Monster. (t8n-depart:"rumble")+(t8n-arrive:"rumble")[[Bring it on!->Go! 4-1]]

Vakishim is tough. But so are you. You trade blows, slamming your fists and elbows into its body, guarding its claws and beak. It rams the top of it's head into your chest, knocking you back. The horn on the top of its head suddenly flies towards you, exploding upon contact. The Air Strike team opens fire, trying to give you a breather. They're forced to retreat as Vakishim opens its claws, torrents of flame bursting forth. The light on your chest suddenly starts flashing red. You're almost out of time. Gathering yourself, you run at the Terrible Monster. Your feet leave the ground, and you're suddenly flying. You barrel into Vakishim's body, forcing yourself up into the air. You break past the clouds. You're nearly at the stratosphere. Dropping your grip, Vakishim's mouth opens in shock as it falls. You quickly raise your right arm, burning with energy, and lock your wrists together in a +, red light seeping from both of your hands and forearms. A large + is branded into the Terrible-Beast's body, then pierces through. As it explodes, you can see the faces of your team cheering. You nod at them, turning back to the sky. Raisnig your arms, you fly upwards. The world turns white... And you find yourself back on the ground. The baton is back in your hands. You make to join the others, smiling to yourself. "//Thank you, Earthling.//" (t8n-depart:"slide-up")+(t8n-arrive:"slide-up")[[Continue->Ultraman Ray]]

"The sun?" Haruka frowns. "Have you been staying up so long you're falling asleep by daylight?" You shrug, shaking off the last few waves of sleep with coffee. As you set your cup down, Morgan Williams, the head of communications, walks in, stacks of papers in his hands. "Good morning!" he cheerfully greets the two of you, handing Haruka one of the papers. Upon closer inspection, it's just the daily paper. "Have you seen the headlines?" //"CAUGHT ON CAMERA! KAIJU SIGHTING!"// the title reads. Haruka rolls her eyes. "It's like everyone forgets kaiju sightings have been happening for decades," she sighs. You nod, which Morgan takes in good humor. "I dunno, I've never seen one up close!" he laughs. As he settles himself before his computer, the captain walks in. She glances at you cooly. You quickly stand up, saluting, banging your other knee against your desk. Captain Samantha Pyeong shakes her head. "Don't overwork yourself, rookie. You look like you've been losing sleep." As a member of SWATS, the Spacial Weaponry And Technology Squad defense team, you are responsible for combating any hostile force that poses a danger to the general well-being of the world. And kaiju are unfortunately a part of that danger. (t8n-depart:"pulse")+(t8n-arrive:"pulse")+(t8n-time:1s)[[Continue->Signal S]]

"The moon?" Haruka frowns. "But the full moon isn't out around this time of year." You shrug, shaking off the last few waves of sleep with coffee. As you set your cup down, Morgan Williams, the head of communications, walks in, stacks of papers in his hands. "Good morning!" he cheerfully greets the two of you, handing Haruka one of the papers. Upon closer inspection, it's just the daily paper. "Have you seen the headlines?" //"CAUGHT ON CAMERA! KAIJU SIGHTING!"// the title reads. Haruka rolls her eyes. "It's like everyone forgets kaiju sightings have been happening for decades," she sighs. You nod, which Morgan takes in good humor. "I dunno, I've never seen one up close!" he laughs. As he settles himself before his computer, the captain walks in. She glances at you cooly. You quickly stand up, saluting, banging your other knee against your desk. Captain Samantha Pyeong shakes her head. "Don't overwork yourself, rookie. You look like you've been losing sleep." As a member of SWATS, the Spacial Weaponry And Technology Squad defense team, you are responsible for combating any hostile force that poses a danger to the general well-being of the world. And kaiju are unfortunately a part of that danger. (t8n-depart:"pulse")+(t8n-arrive:"pulse")+(t8n-time:1s)[[Continue->Signal M]]

The Captain turns to the overhead monitor, nodding to Morgan. You remember that the Ground Operative team, led by Miles Feng, was sent out earlier to point G-4506 to investigate... something, you were probably falling asleep while Feng was getting his orders. "... the rumors might be true after all," Feng is saying over his comms, before he is interrupted by a loud roar. "Never mind. They're definitely true. Requesting backup." "Please hurry!" one of Feng's subordiantes adds, as more noise interrupts the feed. "It's so loud!" Captain Pyeong turns to you and Haruka. "SWATS, mobilize!" "Roger!" you reply, running for the docking bay. Haruka veers off to the left to take the Argo 1, the arial combat fighter, while you keep going straight to board your vehicle, the Chariot 3, an all-terrain mobile artilery vehicle. Boarding the Chariot 3, you strap yourself in and jam your helmet onto your head, then punch in the coordinates. As you recall, point G-4506 is... (t8n-depart:"shudder")+(t8n-arrive:"shudder")[[in the middle of a forest->Am-Bush]] (t8n-depart:"rumble")+(t8n-arrive:"rumble")[[at the mouth of a cave network->Cave-in]]

Your radio crackles. It's Squad Leader Feng. -Evacuation has been completed. We'll be giving you backup from here on out.- -Excellent.- You can practically hear Haruka's smirk over the comms. -Rookie, you in position? I have eyes on the target.- You nod. -Good. Be ready.- How can anyone hear you nodding over radio? You vehicle bumps against a dip in the ground. Just then, you see it. The kaiju has blue skin, wire-like ears, sharp teeth, a round body, and a glowing horn poking out of its face. -Whoa! A Neronga?- Morgan exclaims. -But I thought you could only find them down south? And what's with it's skin color? They're normally grey-skinned, right?- -Nevermind that,- Captain Pyeong's voice is firm. -Start the operation!- The Argo 1 swoops down overhead, opening fire. You crank your controls, urging the Chariot 3 forwards, it's multiple ports and barrels trained on Neronga's legs. Every port fires, striking the kaiju's body. Neronga roars in pain, it's horn sparking. -Evasive maneuvers! It's going to let out an electric shock!- Feng cries out. (t8n-depart:"shudder")+(t8n-arrive:"shudder")[[Continue->Here Comes the Sun 1]]

Feng signals to you as you drive the Chariot 3 up to base camp. "We don't have to worry about evacuation, since the nearest town is a few good kilometers from here. The Ground Operatives will establish a perimeter around the area." You nod, your comms crackling. -It looks like the Argo 1 can't fit in there, rookie. You'll have to bait the kaiju out yourself.- -No pressure or anything,- Morgan deadpans. Swallowing, you urge the Chariot 3 towards the mouth of the cave. As soon as the head of the main gun's barrel pokes into the dark, a sudden rumble and rupture in the earth pushes your vehicle back, as the leathery, sharp head of a kaiju with a wide mouth roars in front of you. "It's a Telesdon!" Feng shouts, retreating to his post. You crank the gears of the Chariot 3 in full reverse, moving out of the way for the Argo 1 to fire missiles at the kaiju. -Something's wrong...- Morgan mutters. -Telesdons aren't supposed to have red eyes or purple skin.- -Doesn't matter,- the Captain sighs. -Okajima, rookie! Have at it!- -With pleasure!- Haruka replies. -Oh, wait, I mean... roger!- (t8n-depart:"rumble")+(t8n-arrive:"rumble")[[Continue->Here Comes the Sun 2]]

Neronga vanishes. Your vehicle remains stationary, surveying the site. Suddenly, from behind, a flash of lightning strikes the Chariot 3. You're sent tumbling. "//Your time cannot end here.//" -Rookie! Move!- Haruka shouts. You grunt, pulling at the controls. Suddenly, there's a flash of red light. What looks like a small staff appears before you. It's shaped like a V, with a blue circle in the middle. You grab at it, your eyes widening as it opens. Everything turns red. "//Rise, Aether!//" You're suddenly shooting towards the ground. You crash to the ground feet first, dirt and debis rising. You've become giant. Neronga growls at you, vanishing again. It's on. (t8n-depart:"rumble")+(t8n-arrive:"rumble")[[Wait and strike->Here Comes the Sun 1-1]] (t8n-depart:"slide-up")+(t8n-arrive:"slide-up")[[Fly upwards->Here Comes the Sun 1-2]]

You hold your breath, eyes closed. Your breathing slows, but remains heavy and concentrated. You can sense things you've never felt before. The movement of the aircrafts and the Ground Ops. The Neronga behind you- You open your eyes, swinging your leg around in a full roundhouse. It connects with Neronga's horn, and the kaiju squeals. You raise a burning fist, raining blow after blow against the kaiju's body, forcing it back. It growls, shooting another bolt of lightning at you. Holding up a hand, you catch the bolt and deflect it. Neronga looks surprised. (t8n-depart:"pulse")+(t8n-arrive:"pulse")[[Continue->Here Comes the Sun 1-3]]

You shoot into the air, floating above the forest. It seems like Neronga is trying to keep quiet, as there's not much movement below you. Not much doesn't mean none, as you can see a few trees shake in succession. The light on your chest shines. You fold your arms inward, fingers pointing towards your chest. A line of green light bursts forth, chasing after your invisible enemy. Upon contact, Neronga becomes visible. The Argo 1 opens fire. You decide to join in. Your left hand burns, and you speed towards Neronga, grabbing its arm in a vice grip, burning its skin. (t8n-depart:"shudder")+(t8n-arrive:"shudder")[[Continue->Here Comes the Sun 1-3]]

You look to Neronga, who seems shocked at your power. It also looks like it's been immobilized by the burn. You raise both hands into the air. Both start glowing, a line of white light connecting the two. You bring your arms down, resting your right elbow upright agains the top of your left hand. A burst of orange and yellow light shoots from your arm, striking Neronga in the face. It shrieks, before exploding. You feel exhausted, but nod to your team who are cheering for you. You raise your arms and take off into the sky. Everything flashes, and you're sitting near the wrecked Chariot 3. -Rookie, you okay?- Haruka's voice cuts in. -I'm coming down to pick you up.- (t8n-depart:"slide-up")+(t8n-arrive:"slide-up")[[Continue->Ultraman Aether]]

"Well, you wrecked the Chariot 3... but nothing that can't be fixed," Captian Pyeong sighs. "I'm guessing you were saved by that giant?" You nod. Morgan looks excited. "It's Ultraman! Ultraman is back!" "Who?" Feng frowns. "Ultraman, the one who comes from the stars to protect mankind!" "I think you've been reading too many comics, Williams," Feng smirks. Haruka pats your shoulder. "What's up?" Aether. "Huh?" "Ooh! Good idea!" Morgan grins. "Ultraman Aether! Burning like the sun!" Captain Pyeong says nothing. You swear her lips tweak into a smile, though. (t8n-depart:"slide-up")+(t8n-arrive:"slide-up")[[Shuwatch!->How do you want to play?]]

The Chariot 3 and Telesdon are locked in a head-to-head battle... literally. It headbutts the vehicle. You stomp on the gas, trying to remain in control. Then Telesdon stands up. And spews fire. You crank the Chariot 3 in reverse, giving Haruka enough room to rain bullets upon the kaiju. Feng and the Ground Ops open fire as well, giving you time to get away. "//Don't run, Aether. Stand and fight.//" You blink, as a flash of light obscures your vision. A small staff, the size of a drumstick, appears in your hand. It's shaped like a V, with a blue circle in the middle. As if on instinct, you raise it above your head, draw a circle, and watch as it opens. Everything turns red. You're suddenly shooting towards the ground. You crash to the ground feet first, dirt and debis rising. Telesdon growls. You grunt back, settling into a fighting stance. (t8n-depart:"rumble")+(t8n-arrive:"rumble")[[Tackle it->Here Comes the Sun 2-1]] (t8n-depart:"shudder")+(t8n-arrive:"shudder")[[Wait for it to attack->Here Comes the Sun 2-2]]

You immediately rush Telesdon, shoulder checking it as it tries to stand on two legs. It falls onto its back, grunting in pain. You dust off your shoulder, then jump on top of the kaiju, delivering a flurry of punches. Telesdon shoots a fireball right into your face, throwing you back. It jumps in the air, and starts spinning like a drill. Barreling towards you, the kaiju crashes into your midsection. You growl in pain, grabbing its head in an attempt to stop it. Some of the Ground Ops fire at it, but their bullets bounce off. Thinking quickly, you raise your fist and drop it like a hammer. You manage to strike Telesdon right on the top of its head. It collapses, giving you time to back up to a safe distance. (t8n-depart:"rumble")+(t8n-arrive:"rumble")[[Continue->Here Comes the Sun 2-3]]

You wave at Telesdon tauntingly. It seems to have taken it the wrong way. It jumps in the air and starts spinning like a drill. You vault over it as it barrels towards you. The Ground Ops try opening fire, but it does nothting to deter the kaiju. The bullets bounce off of it as it flies past them. Telesdon suddenly curves back towards you, like a curving bullet. You jump into the air again, this time stomping both of your feet into its back. It crumples into the ground, groaning. You roll off of its back, retreating a good distance away. (t8n-depart:"slide-down")+(t8n-arrive:"slide-down")[[Continue->Here Comes the Sun 2-3]]

You should probably wrap this up. You raise both hands into the air. Both start glowing, a line of white light connecting the two. You bring your arms down, resting your right elbow upright agains the top of your left hand. A burst of orange and yellow light shoots from your arm, striking Telesdon's body. It shrieks, before exploding. You rub your stomach. There's a little pain, but overall, you feel great. The cheers from your team bring a smile to your face as you fly up into the sky. Evreything turns white. You're sitting in the Chariot 3's cockpit. You're very tired. (t8n-depart:"slide-up")+(t8n-arrive:"slide-up")[[Continue->Ultraman Aether]]

The Captain turns to the overhead monitor, nodding to Morgan. You remember that the Ground Operative team, led by Miles Feng, was sent out earlier to point G-4506 to investigate... something, you were probably falling asleep while Feng was getting his orders. "... the rumors might be true after all," Feng is saying over his comms, before he is interrupted by a loud roar. "Never mind. They're definitely true. Requesting backup." "Please hurry!" one of Feng's subordiantes adds, as more noise interrupts the feed. "It's so loud!" Captain Pyeong turns to you and Haruka. "SWATS, mobilize!" "Roger!" you reply, running for the docking bay. Haruka veers off to the left to take the Argo 1, the arial combat fighter, while you keep going straight to board your vehicle, the Chariot 3, an all-terrain mobile artilery vehicle. Boarding the Chariot 3, you strap yourself in and jam your helmet onto your head, then punch in the coordinates. As you recall, point G-4506 is... (t8n-depart:"pulse")+(t8n-arrive:"pulse")+(t8n-time:1s)[[near a costal city->Coast Conflict]] (t8n-depart:"slide-left")+(t8n-arrive:"slide-left")+(t8n-time:1s)[[near a town without tall buildings->Air Unfair]]

It smells like oil. The Chariot 3 isn't made for aquatic manuverability, so you and the Ground Operatives are stuck waiting by the shoreline while Haruka baits the kaiju to the surface of the water. Evacuation has been completed. You've been at attention for at least ten minutes. Feng pinches his nose. "What's with the oil smell? It reeks! Was there a spill recently?" -Not as far as records show,- Morgan replies. -Unless it happend overnight, there haven't been any recent oil shipments.- -But if it smells like oil, then there was surely a spill,- Haruka adds. You nod. It's going to take a lot to clean up this mess. "Actually, about that..." Feng glances at the water. "It's perfetly clear. No sign of spillage." -Well, then...- -Heads up!- Haruka shouts, the Argo 1 making a beeline towards the city. A kaiju has breeched the surface of the water. It's shaped like two striped starfish holding hands, a bat-like head in the middle of where the "hands" are connected. How is this thing swimming? -It's a Pestar! But I thought they were an invasive species to Earth!- Morgan exclaims. -Well, that explains the oil. It's like a delicacy for them.- -Look alive, people! Proceed with the operation!- Captain Pyeong orders. (t8n-depart:"dissolve")+(t8n-arrive:"dissolve")[[Continue->Dancing in the Moonlight 1]]

-I have eyes on the sky,- Squad Leader Feng announces. You surmise that he's positioned himself on the roof of one of the town's buildings. The rest of the Ground Operatives have set up a perimeter for you and Haruka to operate within. -No sign of the target yet.- -No news is good news so far,- Haruka replies as the Argo 1 hovers above the street. -I swear, if we end up having to combat a freaking Zetton or a Pandon...- You shudder. Those are two of the most fearsome kaiju in history. -I don't think we'll have to worry about that,- Morgan states. -I have satelite visual on our target. It's coming towards the Argo 1's seven o'clock in three. Two. One!- -Rookie, fire!- You crank the guns of the Chariot 3 towards the direction of the Argo 1, just as Haruka maneuvers her aircraft upwards. A bird-like kaiu covered in green and yellow feathers suddenly squawks in pain as your attack rips it from the sky. -It's a Bassar!- Feng exclaims. -But they don't come in that color,- Morgan protests. -Be careful!- -SWATS, commence the operation! Take it down!- the Captain cries. (t8n-depart:"slide-down")+(t8n-arrive:"slide-down")[[Continue->Dancing in the Moonlight 2]]

Almost as soon as it reaches the shore, Pestar glances at the Chariot 3, opens its mouth, and spews a large stream of fire in your direction. The Ground Ops disperse, while you crank your vehicle in full reverse, to retreat, as well as get a good distance away to fire the Chariot 3's artilery. It doesn't seem to do much. Haruka swoops down, jamming the buttons on her controls. -Launching the Spacium missiles!- A triad of projectiles launch from the Argo 1's underside, striking their target in an explosion of white sparks. Pestar looks considerably angered. It turns it's flames on Haruka, managing to get a hit in. The Argo 1 is struggling to stay airborne. "//Don't stand by and watch. Your power is needed.//" A flash of indigo light fills your vision. As it subsides, what looks like a very bulky badge falls into your palm. Instinctively, you raise it into the air, drawing a crescent. It pops open like a flip-phone, a crystal triangle glowing at the tip. Everything fades to blue. "//Rise, Lunas!//" Pestar is knocked aside as you drive your foot into its face. (t8n-depart:"flicker")+(t8n-arrive:"flicker")[[Fight long range->Dancing in the Moonlight 1-1]] (t8n-depart:"pulse")+(t8n-arrive:"pulse")[[Fight close range->Dancing in the Moonlight 1-2]]

Pestar immediately struggles upright, readying itself to breath fire again. You cross your arms in front of your chest, in an X formation, your palms glowing. As the flames fly out of the kaiju's mouth, you push your palms forwards, a barrier of light covering you and the rest of SWATS. Pestar's eyes widen as you push forwards, the barrier creeping closer and closer until it's practically in the kaiju's face. It stops, likely out of fear of being burned by its own attack. This is your chance. You raise your right shin, which shimmers with yellow light, and start kicking. Front kick, roundhouse kick, reverse-roundhouse, axe kick, jumping roundhouse. Every kick sends a bolt of blazing blue and yellow energy towards Pestar's limbs, severing several of them. It kneels, stunned. (t8n-depart:"blur")+(t8n-arrive:"blur")[[Continue->Dancing in the Moonlight 1-3]]

As Pestar starts to prep another stream of flames, you rush towards it, slamming your knee into its face. It recoils, screeching. Both of its sides start to try and box you in, but you jump up and out of the way. You raise both arms, the blades of your hands and your forearms glowing silver. Moving your arms fluidly, you slash at Pestar's body, slicing off some of its limbs. It screeches again, spewing fire at you. Is this all it can do? You raise your palms, errecting a barrier of light, protecting both yourself and the members of SWATS behind you. With a snap of your fingers, the barrier speeds towards Pestar, wrapping around it tightly, effectively immobilizing it. (t8n-depart:"dissolve")+(t8n-arrive:"dissolve")[[Continue->Dancing in the Moonlight 1-3]]

Pestar remains stunned, allowing you to gather your remaining strength. You can feel energy gathering in your right leg. Defiantly, you stomp on the ground, drawing a large crescent shape with your foot, while you chamber your arms at the same time. Pestar has recovered, but you're faster. Planting your right foot, you raise your arms, resting your right fist in the crook of your left elbow, straightening your hand so that the blade is facing the kaiju. A pulse of blue and yellow layered light bursts from your arm, as Pestar breathes fire at you. Your attack is stronger, breaching through the flames like a knife through butter. The kaiju lets out an ear-piercing scream as it explodes. You lower your arms, turning to SWATS, who are all cheering for you. You nod to them, a smile on your face as Haruka and the Argo 1 fly past your shoulder. Raising your arms, you shoot into the sky. Everything turns white. You're suddenly back in the Chariot 3, none the worse for wear. (t8n-depart:"zoom")+(t8n-arrive:"zoom")[[Continue->Ultraman Lunas]]

"Well, the Chariot 3 might need some fine-tuning... but nothing that can't be fixed," Captian Pyeong sighs. "I'm guessing you were saved by that giant?" You nod. Morgan looks excited. "It's Ultraman! Ultraman is back!" "Who?" Feng frowns. "Ultraman, the one who comes from the stars to protect mankind!" "I think you've been reading too many comics, Williams," Feng smirks. Haruka pats your shoulder. "What's up?" Lunas. "Huh?" "Ooh! Good idea!" Morgan grins. "Ultraman Lunas! Shining like the moon!" Captain Pyeong says nothing. You swear her lips tweak into a smile, though. (t8n-depart:"slide-up")+(t8n-arrive:"slide-up")[[Shuwatch!->How do you want to play?]]

Bassar flaps its wings. A storm has begun to pick up. The Argo 1 and the Chariot 3 are both suddenly airborne. That's not normal. Well, it's normal for the Argo 1, not the Chari- You see some of the Ground Ops, Feng among them, speed past you, also all airborne. The Chariot 3's systems suddenly shut off, and the roof is suddenly wrenched from the vehicle. The Argo 1 is suddenly speeding towards the ground. You can see Haruka banging against the controls in a desperate attempt to eject herself from the ship. "//You can save her. You already have the means to do so.//" A flash of indigo light fills your vision. As it subsides, what looks like a very bulky badge falls into your palm. Instinctively, you raise it into the air, drawing a crescent. It pops open like a flip-phone, a crystal triangle glowing at the tip. Everything fades to blue. "//Rise, Lunas!//" You find yourself in the middle of the storm. Everything is still flying about. You raise your arms, opening your palm, a burst of green flashing from the space between your fingers. The members of SWATS suddenly find themselves in small bubbles, safe from the battle. A snap of your fingers sends them flying outside the radius of the storm. Basser squawks indignantly as it charges towards you. (t8n-depart:"shudder")+(t8n-arrive:"shudder")[[Fight it in the air->Dancing in the Moonlight 2-1]] (t8n-depart:"flicker")+(t8n-arrive:"flicker")[[Drag it down to the ground->Dancing in the Moonlight 2-2]]

Deciding to fight Basser on its home turf, you fly at the kaiju, grabbing onto its wings. It beats you back, so you opt to fight it using your fists. The storm has increased in intensity. You grunt, engaging in a flurry of punches and chops to Basser's face and chest. It smacks you in the head with its wing. Disoreineted, your grip slips, allowing Basser to start scratching at you with its talons. You're pushed into the storm's eye. Everything around you is calm. You notice that Basser is moving in a clockwise pattern. Maybe... Trusting your intuition, you fly counterclockwise to the Kaiju, creating a tornado of your own. The wind slowly dies down, to Basser's shock. Taking advantage of this, you ram yourself into its back, bringing it down to the ground. (t8n-depart:"zoom")+(t8n-arrive:"zoom")[[Continue->Dancing in the Moonlight 2-3]]

Immediately, you realize that Basser has the advantage being a flier. You need to get it down to the ground. You fly at the kaiju, opting to grab one of its wings so it can't fly. Somehow, Basser manages to keep flying. It's probably beause of the wind. Basser seems to have realized you're attacking it. Which is impressive, seeing as you managed to hold onto it for a good ten seconds. It tries to peck out your eyes, to which you respond by throwing it over your shoulder towards the ground. The storm subsides a little. Basser makes to take off again, but you immediately raise your hand, summoning three halos of light. With a snap of your fingers, the halos fly at the kaiju, binding its wings and beak, sending a spurt of electrical energy through its body. You take this opportunity to land on solid ground. (t8n-depart:"rumble")+(t8n-arrive:"rumble")[[Continue->Dancing in the Moonlight 2-3]]

Basser somehow manages to wrench itself upright, but after crashing so badly, it's just standing there, stunned. This is your chance. You stomp on the ground as energy gathers in your right leg. You draw a crescent with your foot, planting it behind you, while chambering your hands. Raising your arms, with your right fist in the crook of your left elbow, and the blade of your hand facing the kaiju, a beam of blue and yellow layered light erupting from your arm. Basser squawks as the beam hits, burning through its neck. It explodes a second later. You survey the town. Everything has been blown around. You suspect that SWATS will be called in again to help with rebuilding. Shaking your head, you raise your hands and shoot off into the sky. Everything turns white. You find yourself next to the downed Chariot 3. Haruka is running towards you. She looks pissed off. Maybe flinging the Argo 1 out of the storm wasn't a good idea. (t8n-depart:"flicker")+(t8n-arrive:"flicker")[[Continue->Ultraman Lunas]]

Your eyes shoot open, and you bolt upright. You're back in your dorm at CLOAK HQ. You glance at your hands. You're shaking. Was that real? There's a knock at your door. It opens revealing your coworker, co-coordinator of communications, Haley Chiba. The two of you are responsible for relaying information between the field and command for CLOAK, the Clear Legacy Operation Agency Keep defense team. Haley smiles at you, adjusting her thick lenses. "Rise and shine, sleepyhead! We have a full day ahead of us! c'mon, hurry!" You sigh, feeling a smile of your own start forming from Haley's infectious energy as she leaves you be. Quickly throwing on your uniform and jacket, you make for the command room, where Haley and the rest of the core team is situated. The Captain, Koda Lim, greets you with a handshake. "Good morning! Let's have a good day today, shall we?" he laughs. The Captain's always cheerful, which is nice. Across from him, the Ground Operatives leader, the athletic Rosemary Gao, tosses you a muffin. "Looking a little pale, soldier. Been sleeping alright?" You pause, not sure whether to share the dream, nightmare, or whatever you had last night, with the team. Rosemary seems to take your silence as a negative, as she hands you a cup of coffee. "That bad, huh?" "If you're having trouble sleeping, maybe you should try meditating?" Thomas Rice, the Robot Defense Squad pilot, offers with a shaky smile. (t8n-depart:"flicker")+(t8n-arrive:"flicker")[[Continue->Action Time]]

Your eyes shoot open, and you bolt upright. You're back in your dorm at DAGGER HQ. You glance at your hands. You're shaking. Was that real? There's a knock at your door. It opens revealing your coworker, co-coordinator of communications, Haley Chiba. The two of you are responsible for relaying information between the field and command for DAGGER, the Dangerous Action Gear Gauging Emergency Raiders defense team. Haley smiles at you, adjusting her thick lenses. "Rise and shine, sleepyhead! We have a full day ahead of us! c'mon, hurry!" You sigh, feeling a smile of your own start forming from Haley's infectious energy as she leaves you be. Quickly throwing on your uniform and jacket, you make for the command room, where Haley and the rest of the core team is situated. The Captain, Koda Lim, greets you with a handshake. "Good morning! Let's have a good day today, shall we?" he laughs. The Captain's always cheerful, which is nice. Across from him, the Ground Operatives leader, the athletic Rosemary Gao, tosses you a muffin. "Looking a little pale, soldier. Been sleeping alright?" You pause, not sure whether to share the dream, nightmare, or whatever you had last night, with the team. Rosemary seems to take your silence as a negative, as she hands you a cup of coffee. "That bad, huh?" "If you're having trouble sleeping, maybe you should try meditating?" Thomas Rice, the Robot Defense Squad pilot, offers with a shaky smile. (t8n-depart:"zoom")+(t8n-arrive:"zoom")[[Continue->Danger Time]]

As soon as you sit down at your computer, the emergency alarm goes off. You glance at the screen. Point VR-73. Captain Lim's smile vanishes. Rosemary and Thomas scramble to attention. "Gao, assemble your squad. I want evacuation started now. Take the Calibur 5 to the rendezvous point." "Yes, sir!" Rosemary's already sprinting down the hallway. The Captain turns to Thomas next. "Rice, I want you on standby. Make sure the Achilles is ready for any potential conflict." Thomas nods, grabbing his helmet and goggles. Captain Lim then turns to you and Haley. "Monitor the situation. Maintain contact with our field agents." "Yes, sir!" You and Haley fix your eyes on your computers. As you recall, Point VR-73 was... (t8n-depart:"fade-left")+(t8n-arrive:"fade-left")[[Somewhere in the desert->Under the Sun]] (t8n-depart:"fade-right")+(t8n-arrive:"fade-right")[[Near a science institute->In Plain Sight]]

-We've arrived,- Rosemary announces. -No visuals yet.- "Stay vigilant," the Captian reminds her. "Rice, you good?" -Ready and standing by!- Thomas squeaks over the comms. He's nervous. You can't blame him. You pull up the map on the overhead monitor, running diagnostics on the area. Across from you, Haley is skimming through satelite images, scanning for changes in temperature, wind pressure, anything to help you find whatever it is you're looking for. "//Stay alert. It's coming!//" What was tha- -We have visual! I repeat, we have visual!- The outside camera of the Calibur 5 pops up on the screen, revealing a large, mettalic monster staring right into the camera's lens. Haley jumps out of her seat. "It's a Gomora!... or not? Gomora are supposed to be living creatures!" -M-Maybe it's a robot?- Thomas suggests. The sound of a laser being fired cuts him off. -Definitely a robot! Requesting backup!- Rosemary barks out. The Captain nods. "Achilles, deploy!" He turns to you and Haley. "Monitor the situation. Look for any openings or weaknesses we can exploit. You and Haley agree, returning to your computers. (t8n-depart:"fade-right")+(t8n-arrive:"fade-right")[[Continue->Say the Go! 1]]

"All of the students and faculty have been evacuated, sir," Haley announces. Captain Lim nods, returning his attention to the screen. The Ground Operatives crew have set up watch stations around the research institute. -Can someone run a comparison of the campus map?- Rosemary radios in. -There are a bunch of buildings that I've never seen.- "Rookie, if you can?" You nod, entering commands into the computer. A map overlay appears on the screen. Haley squints. "Buildings aren't supposed to have temperatures... but there are so many of them?" You frown, staring at the view of the campus from the Calibur 5's outer camera. It looks like some of the buildings are flickering... "//Keep you eyes open! The enemy is closer than you think.//" What was...? Your eyes flash across the screen. There! The fifth building, on Naver Street and Tor Vael Avenue. -Copy that, rookie,- Rosemary grins, pulling out her sidearm. -All troops, fire!- The sounds of gunfire and bullets fill the radio waves. Almost all of the extra buildings flicker out of existence, with the final one breaking apart, revealing a purple, bug-eyed, horned... the number of descriptors is endless. "//HOW DARE YOU, HUMAN SCUM!!//" the creature shrieks, brandising blades from its wrists, moving to strike the nearest building. "An Alien Sran? But I thought they were wiped out for causing mass genocide!" Captain Lim shakes his head. "No matter. Officer Gao, battle formations. Rice, deploy the Achilles!" -Yes, sir!- (t8n-depart:"slide-up")+(t8n-arrive:"slide-up")[[Continue->Say the Go! 2]]

"Mecha-Gomora," as Haley seems to have decided it should be called ("The real Gomora is much cuter!"), is trying really hard to destroy the desert. Which is kind of futile, all things considered. The desert is a lot of sand. Not much to destroy. Who unleashes a kaiju in a place where there's nothing to destroy? "Still," Captain Lim comments, snapping you out of your thoughts. "If we don't do something about Mecha-Gomora, it'll go for the nearest city." That's not good. You look back at the screen. Thomas and the Achilles seem to be having trouble fighting the mechanical kaiju. All their attacks are just bouncing off. "//Human! You need to do something! Get up!//" You blink. You definitely heard that. You get up. Haley glances at you. "Where are you going?" The bathroom. "Make it quick," the Captain sighs. You nod. You're in the bathroom now. As you glance in the mirror, you're shocked to see someone else looking at you. It looks like- "You can see me? Good! That kaiju needs to be dealt with, and I don't think that Achilles robot is going to be enough." The figure glances at you. "I can help. But only if you'll allow me." You nod. Mecha-Gomora does seem to be a problem. "Great! Take these." Your hands suddenly glow. There's a gauntlet attatched to your left hand, a sphere glowing against your forearm. Resting against the back of your hand is a slot for some kind of disc... which there are three of now in your right hand. Which one do you choose? (t8n-depart:"zoom")+(t8n-arrive:"zoom")[[The silver one->Say the Go! 1-1]] (t8n-depart:"shudder")+(t8n-arrive:"shudder")[[The red one->Say the Go! 1-2]] (t8n-depart:"fade-left")+(t8n-arrive:"fade-left")[[The blue one->Say the Go! 1-3]]

You pick the silver disc. //Let's go, Silver Star!// Placing the disc into its slot on your gauntlet, you can feel it heat up with inhuman power and energy. ''Acrotium Star!'' As if by muscle memory, you run your right hand over the sphere, making it rotate in place. //Ultraman Sazer!// Everything flashes white. You're face to face with Mecha-Gomora. "//Stay alert, human. This is your body as well as mine. We're fighting together!//" You nod. Taking a defensive stance, you meet Mecha-Gomora in a clash, fist to mechanical claw. Your fist glows, a burst of lightning surging through you and into the kaiju. It twitches as you back up. Joining your wrists together in a + with the blade of your left hand upright, you shoot a few crescents of light at Mecha-Gomora's face. It opens its mouth, firing a few fireballs at you. You swat them aside, letting them explode behind you. -Hit it in core on its chest!- Thomas calls from the Achilles. You nod, spreading your arms outwards at slight diagonals, feeling energy condensing in your palms. Drawing your hands together, palm to palm, you shoot your right hand upwards, then lock your wrists together in a +, left hand resting horizontal against the inside of your right wrist. //Acrotium Beam!// A spiralling burst of violet light bursts forth, centering onto Mecha-Gomora's chest. It burns through the metal of the kaiju's shell, exploding the moment you end the attack. You nod to Thomas and the Ground Operatives, before shooting off into the sky. (t8n-depart:"slide-up")+(t8n-arrive:"slide-up")[[Continue->Ultraman Sazer]]

You pick the red disc. //Let's go, Scarlet Star!// Placing the disc into its slot on your gauntlet, you can feel it heat up with inhuman power and energy. ''Volcranos Star!'' As if by muscle memory, you run your right hand over the sphere, making it rotate in place. //Ultraman Sazer!// Everything flashes white. You're face to face with Mecha-Gomora. "//Stay alert, human. This is your body as well as mine. We're fighting together!//" You nod. Feeling your hands burning, you raise your fists, eyes widening at seeing your fists on fire. Perfect. Mecha-Gomora roars as you start punching it with all your might, leaving large, fist-sized dents in its body. You barely feel a thing... at least until the kaiju headbutts you back a few yards. You shake off the blow, thrusting a palm at Mecha-Gomora. A torrent of flame bursts from your palm, engulfing the kaiju in a firestorm. -Aim for the chest! That's its weak spot!- Thomas calls from the Achilles. You nod, pounding your fists together, knuckle to knuckle. Bringing your right fist upwards so the knuckles grind against one another, you chamber your arm, feeling the fire rising. //Volcranos Buster!// You punch forwards, a straight line of flaming light bursting from your fist. It pierces through Mecha-Gomora's metal skin, the kaiju mechanically screeching as it explodes. You hear CLOAK cheering for you. Nodding back at them, you notice Rosemary staring up at you in disbelief. You raise your arms and take flight, with everything going white the moment you breach the clouds. (t8n-depart:"slide-up")+(t8n-arrive:"slide-up")[[Continue->Ultraman Sazer]]

You pick the blue disc. //Let's go, Sapphire Star!// Placing the disc into its slot on your gauntlet, you can feel it heat up with inhuman power and energy. ''Halon Star!'' As if by muscle memory, you run your right hand over the sphere, making it rotate in place. //Ultraman Sazer!// Everything flashes white. You're face to face with Mecha-Gomora. "//Stay alert, human. This is your body as well as mine. We're fighting together!//" You nod. Your feet feel incredibly light. In an instant, your airborne, hovering around Mecha-Gomora's personal space. Literally. You speed past the kaiju, throwing punches, chops, the occasional energy bolt, the occasional slash of light, going so fast, it looks like your teleporting around your enemy. -H-Hey! Aim for its chest! That's its weak spot!- Thomas calls from the Achilles. You grunt in response, slowing down. Mecha-Gomora's systems can't keep up with you, so it's taking some time to recalibrate. You gather your hands together, a sphere of pale blue light forming in between your palms. It sparks and spikes, growing to the size of a basketball... at least, one that's proportional to your current size. //Halon Stream Shoot!// You throw the sphere using your palms at Mecha-Gomora, who takes the blast head on. Its body seems to bulge, which you find appropriate as it explodes a second later. "Good job!... whoever you are!" Rosemary calls up to you. You nod back, and take flight. Everything goes white. (t8n-depart:"slide-up")+(t8n-arrive:"slide-up")[[Continue->Ultraman Sazer]]

You're back in the bathroom. You glance at the mirror. The figure, who you figure is Sazer himself, nods to you. "Ultra-good job, Earthling!" Nodding, you make to leave when he speaks up again. "Hey, do you mind if I stick around? I have a feeling that there are going to be more battles we'll have to fight. Don't worry, I won't bother you." Looks like you have a roommate now. Haley eyes you suspiciously as you return to your computer. "That was... a long bathroom break." "It was less than three minutes," Captain Lim shakes his head. "You missed it. Ultraman took out the enemy!" Sazer. The Ultraman in question nods approvingly. "Sazer?" Shoot, did you say that out loud? Haley grins. "That's a great name! Ultraman Sazer!" Rosemary and Thomas return, looking starstruck. "There was an Ultraman-" "You should have seen it, I saw him up close-" You place the discs on your desk, out of everyone's view as they all start discussing Ultraman excitedly. (t8n-depart:"slide-up")+(t8n-arrive:"slide-up")[[Shuwatch!->How do you want to play?]]

Alien Sran is proving to be quite a nuisance, even without his ability to disguise himself. The Achilles can barely get a hit in. Haley frowns. You frown back, questioning. "I think... Sran is just really fast. Look." You and the Captain glance at the screen. Haley slows the footage down. Alien Sran does indeed look to be very fast. That explains the flickering from earlier. The Achilles takes a very bad strike to the body. It's starting to spark. "//Human! You need to do something! That robot is going to get destroyed!//" You blink. You definitely heard that. You get up. Haley glances at you. "Where are you going?" The bathroom. "Make it quick," the Captain sighs. You nod. You're in the bathroom now. As you glance in the mirror, you're shocked to see someone else looking at you. It looks like- "You can see me? Good! Alien Sran is a bad matchup for that robot. You need something with more versatility." The figure glances at you. "I can help. But only if you'll allow me." You nod. You don't want Thomas to die. "Great! Take these." Your hands suddenly glow. There's a gauntlet attatched to your left hand, a sphere glowing against your forearm. Resting against the back of your hand is a slot for some kind of disc... which there are three of now in your right hand. Which one do you choose? (t8n-depart:"zoom")+(t8n-arrive:"zoom")[[The silver one->Say the Go! 2-1]] (t8n-depart:"shudder")+(t8n-arrive:"shudder")[[The red one->Say the Go! 2-2]] (t8n-depart:"fade-left")+(t8n-arrive:"fade-left")[[The blue one->Say the Go! 2-3]]

You pick the silver disc. //Let's go, Silver Star!// Placing the disc into its slot on your gauntlet, you can feel it heat up with inhuman power and energy. ''Acrotium Star!'' As if by muscle memory, you run your right hand over the sphere, making it rotate in place. //Ultraman Sazer!// Everything flashes white. You're face to face with Alien Sran, who yells something probably inappropriate at you. "//Stay alert, human. This is your body as well as mine. We're fighting together!//" You nod. Taking a defensive stance, you brace yourself as Alien Sran starts circling you, shooting lightning out of his blade arms. You raise your arms, errecting a spherical barrier around yourself. The alien seems really enraged. "//ULTRAMAN!! DIE DIE DIE!!//" You push on the barrier, which suddenly expands, knocking Alien Sran backwards. He roars at you, charging at you with blades brandished. With a snap of your fingers, you summon a ball of light, let it drop to your feet, and smash it towards Alien Sran like a football. He crumples as it makes contact with his stomach. Something tells you this Alien Sran is not very smart. You spread your arms outwards at slight diagonals, feeling energy condensing in your palms. Drawing your hands together, palm to palm, you shoot your right hand upwards, then lock your wrists together in a +, left hand resting horizontal against the inside of your right wrist. //Acrotium Beam!// A whirl of spiraling violet light bursts from your arm, making contact with Alien Sran. He shouts in surprise, then explodes. The members of CLOAK all collectively let out sighs of relief. You shoot them a thumbs up, similarly relieved yourself. Raising your arms, you fly into the sky, and everything turns white. (t8n-depart:"slide-up")+(t8n-arrive:"slide-up")[[Continue->Ultraman Sazer]]

You pick the red disc. //Let's go, Scarlet Star!// Placing the disc into its slot on your gauntlet, you can feel it heat up with inhuman power and energy. ''Volcranos Star!'' As if by muscle memory, you run your right hand over the sphere, making it rotate in place. //Ultraman Sazer!// Everything flashes white. You open your eyes, easily catching Alien Sran's arm as it tries to slash at Achilles. "//Stay alert, human. This is your body as well as mine. We're fighting together!//" You nod. Feeling your hands burning, you raise your other fist, and deliver a strong, flaming punch to Alien Sran's bug-like face. "//Damn you damn YOU DAMN ''YOU''!!//" he screeches, vanishing again. In response, you crack your neck and assume a defensive position, fists raised and still burning. You can practically feel his killing intent. And that makes it easier for you. Alien Sran tries ambushing you from multiple sides, which you are able to counter with simple punches, kicks, chops, and throws. The alien makes one last ditch attempt to strike, igniting his blades with lightning. You pound your fists together, grinding your knuckles together, and chamber your right fist. //Volcranos Buster!// Your fist meets both of Alien Sran's blades, expelling a shockwave of lightning and fiery light. Pushing as hard as you can, your fist meets Alien Sran's face. You send him flying back several streets. "//Damn you... ULTRAMAN!!//" With that, Alien Sran explodes. You shake your head. CLOAK simultaneously lets out sighs of relief, sharing your sentiments. You shoot them a thumbs up, then take off into the sky. Everything turns white. (t8n-depart:"slide-up")+(t8n-arrive:"slide-up")[[Continue->Ultraman Sazer]]

You pick the blue disc. //Let's go, Sapphire Star!// Placing the disc into its slot on your gauntlet, you can feel it heat up with inhuman power and energy. ''Halon Star!'' As if by muscle memory, you run your right hand over the sphere, making it rotate in place. //Ultraman Sazer!// Everything flashes white. You barely dodge Alien Sran's blades, quickly countering with a chop to his face. "//Stay alert, human. This is your body as well as mine. We're fighting together!//" You nod. Your feet feel incredibly light. You're matching Alien Sran's speed, blocking his attacks easily. It's almost like you can play with him, for as much speed as he has, is struggling. His attacks are sluggish and sloppy. "//GO TO HELL, ULTRAMAN!!//" You shake you head. He's crazy. You gather your hands together, a sphere of pale blue light forming in between your palms. It sparks and spikes, growing to the size of a basketball... at least, one that's proportional to your current size. //Halon Stream Shoot!// You throw the sphere using your palms at Alien Sran, who's preoccupied with having a tantrum. His eyes bulge as he feels his body expand. "//DAMN YOU!!//" He explodes. You and CLOAK all sag, feeling a burden lift from your shoulders. You all share a nod, before you shoot into the sky. Everything turns white. (t8n-depart:"slide-up")+(t8n-arrive:"slide-up")[[Continue->Ultraman Sazer]]

As soon as you sit down at your computer, the emergency alarm goes off. You glance at the screen. Point VR-73. Captain Lim's smile vanishes. Rosemary and Thomas scramble to attention. "Gao, assemble your squad. I want evacuation started now. Take the Calibur 5 to the rendezvous point." "Yes, sir!" Rosemary's already sprinting down the hallway. The Captain turns to Thomas next. "Rice, I want you on standby. Make sure the Achilles is ready for any potential conflict." Thomas nods, grabbing his helmet and goggles. Captain Lim then turns to you and Haley. "Monitor the situation. Maintain contact with our field agents." "Yes, sir!" You and Haley fix your eyes on your computers. As you recall, Point VR-73 was... (t8n-depart:"slide-up")+(t8n-arrive:"slide-up")[[In the middle of a mountain path->Up in the Clouds]] (t8n-depart:"fade-down")+(t8n-arrive:"fade-down")[[In a rural area, next to a large river->Sightseeing Tour]]

It's very cloudy today. The Calibur 5 is parked at the base of the mountain, which has forced the Ground Operative team to continue the operation by foot. To your surprise, Rosemary seems to have no trouble scaling the path. "Any luck so far?" the Captain asks. Rosemary shakes her head. -Aside from a few acres of downed trees, nothing. We're crossing over the first impasse.- Haley yawns. "If this is a bust, I swear..." "//The winds are changing! Stay alert!//" Was that...? You shake it off, quickly running a thermal scanning program. Captain Lim seems to understand, his own gaze scanning the Calibur 5's camera feed. "Ah!" Haley exclaims, pointing. "Right there! It's a... uh... hmm." -Th-That's a Zetton!- Thomas exclaims. You shudder. The Space Dinosaur, Zetton, is known to be one of the most fearsom kaiju in existence. Despite not looking like an actual dinosaur, it's shrill cry and pulsing face are still chilling to witness. The Zetton jumps, hovering in the air. Right. Of course it flies, too. Captain Lim's eyes narrow. "Deploy the Achilles! All officers, open fire!" (t8n-depart:"slide-right")+(t8n-arrive:"slide-right")[[Continue->The Saber in Your Hand 1]]

-Normally, getting to see the town would be great,- Rosemary mutters. -Not much to do when it's a ghost town.- The Ground Operatives have already finished evacuation. You and the rest of the team are monitoring their second sweep through the town, looking for stragglers. Haley frowns, clearly bored. "Can something happen already?" she whines. You shake your head. This is going to jinx things, you just know it. The Captain's face makes it obvious he knows it, too. -D-Don't say things like that!- Thomas whimpers. As if answering him, parts of the town suddenly explode. "//You Earthlings like tempting fate, don't you?//" Yeah, well- wait, who said that? A figure suddenly crashes into the street. It's the size of a small skyscraper, with very smooth, mechanical limbs, a square head and two large, red panels that you suspect are its eyes. It's a King Joe robot. -It's a King Joegue robot!- Rosemary exclaims. Is there actually a difference? "All officers, stop the sweep. Lead the enemy out of the town. Rice, deploy the Achilles!" The Captain turns to you and Haley. "Be ready for anything." [[Continue->The Saber in Your Hand 2]]

You can see why Zetton are feared across the galaxy. In the span of a minute, Zetton has destroyed a chunk of the mountain, as well as a considerable area of the forest. Haley is pouring through records of other defense teams, looking for some sort of inspiration. There are many different records, the first encounter with the SSSP, the first time it was completely defeated by the MAT, one instance where it was tamed by XiO, the list is endless. This Zetton seems to be able to teleport and can manipulate both fire and electricity. Thomas has all but been forced to abandon the Achilles, which is now laying in the middle of the forest, broken. Captain Lim frowns. "Do we not have any other options?" "I can request assistance from the United Nations, if need be." Haley raises her hands, ready to type. "Please do." "//Human! You need to do something! Get up!//" You blink. You definitely heard that. You get up. Haley glances at you. "Where are you going?" The bathroom. "Make it quick," the Captain sighs. You nod. You're in the bathroom now. As you glance in the mirror, you're shocked to see someone else looking at you. It looks like- "You can see me? Good! That kaiju needs to be dealt with as soon as possible." The figure glances at you. "I can help. But only if you'll allow me." You nod. "Great! Take these." Your hands suddenly glow. In your right hand is what looks like the hilt of a sword, missing the blade, and two circular slots, one on each side of the guard. In your left is a cylinder-shaped object, with six smaller cylinder-like capsules attatched to the round side. The figure looks at you. "How do you want to take care of Zetton?" (t8n-depart:"pulse")+(t8n-arrive:"pulse")[[Anything will work->The Saber in Your Hand 1-1]] (t8n-depart:"rumble")+(t8n-arrive:"rumble")[[Raw power will work->The Saber in Your Hand 1-2]] (t8n-depart:"flicker")+(t8n-arrive:"flicker")[[As quickly as possible->The Saber in Your Hand 1-3]]

//Let's do whatever we can.// The figure points to two capsules in particular. "Use these two, then." You nod. Yanking the two capsules from the container, you instinctively load them into the slots on the sword hilt. Once they've been put in place, you jam the bottom of the hilt against your left palm. ''Ultraman Geed! Ultraman Max!'' The blade pops out of the hilt. It's about the length of a large kitchen knife. You raise the blade above your head. //Sword of the Galaxy, Shine with Hope!// You slash in front of you, pulling the sword's trigger. //Ultraman Razer!// ''Ultraman Razer: Wild Storm!'' You're face to face with Zetton. Acting quickly, you drive a foot into Zetton's body, forcing it back a good few yards. You snap your finger, and the fin on the back of your head flies off, landing in your hand. //Sharp Slugger!// You rush Zetton, who tries to teleport. Before it can get away, you slash at its arm with your weapon, leaving a few cuts. The kaiju roars in pain, reappearing behind you, but you're ready. The Sharp Slugger flies out of your hand, circling around you like a very sharp satelite, repelling Zetton at every attempt it tries. Reasonably, Zetton is angry. It raises its arms like it's flexing, and fires a volley of fireballs and electric bolts at you. You plunge right in, brandishing the Sharp Slugger, deflecting some projectiles back at the kaiju. You score a good strike against Zetton's face. It rumbles, clutching its pulsating bulb. This is your chance. You slam your hands to the ground, feeling your eyes glowing. Loose dirt, uprooted trees, rocks, and gravel all start levitating as you feel power coursing into your hands. Suddenly you stand upright, raising your left arm. //Wilding Struum!// You clash your hands together into a +, roaring as a beam of wild energy is blasted towards Zetton. The kaiju lets out one last rumble before exploding. You see Thomas waving at you near the wrecked Achilles robot. You nod, before turning to the open sky, and take off. Everything turns white. (t8n-depart:"slide-up")+(t8n-arrive:"slide-up")[[Continue->Ultraman Razer]]

//Let's go with power.// The figure points to two capsules in particular. "Use these two, then." You nod. Yanking the two capsules from the container, you instinctively load them into the slots on the sword hilt. Once they've been put in place, you jam the bottom of the hilt against your left palm. ''Ultraman Leo! Ultraman Gaia!'' The blade pops out of the hilt. It's about the length of a large kitchen knife. You raise the blade above your head. //Sword of the Galaxy, Burn with Courage!// You slash in front of you, pulling the sword's trigger. //Ultraman Razer!// ''Ultraman Razer: Magma Riser!'' You're face to face with Zetton. It winds up to punch you, which you respond with a punch of your own. To your surprise, your arm is covered in hardened molten rock, but it doesn't hurt. It seems to hurt Zetton, who rumbles in pain. You take this as a good sign to keep it up. Stomping on the ground, you cake your feet in more molten rock. Zetton teleports away, but you stand your ground, waiting. Bingo. You catch the kaiju by surprie with a back kick. As Zetton reels backwards in pain, you smash your fists into its face repeatedly, before kicking off of its chest a good distance away. This is your chance. While Zetton remains dazed, you spread your arms out, gathering your energy. With your right foot, you stomp on the ground, chambering your arms. A large spike of light shoots out from your head, centering on the fin in the middle of the top. //Magma Photon!// You swing your right hand out, pointing at Zetton with two fingers, the spike following. It collides with the kaiju's body. Zetton lets out one last rumble before exploding. You see Thomas waving at you near the wrecked Achilles robot, looking none the worse for wear. Rosemary is with him, a shocked look on her face at the state of the robot. You nod to the both of them, taking off into the sky. Everything turns white. (t8n-depart:"slide-up")+(t8n-arrive:"slide-up")[[Continue->Ultraman Razer]]

//Let's take it down as quickly as possible.// The figure points to two capsules in particular. "Use these two, then." You nod. Yanking the two capsules from the container, you instinctively load them into the slots on the sword hilt. Once they've been put in place, you jam the bottom of the hilt against your left palm. ''Ultraman Ginga! Ultraman Hikari!'' The blade pops out of the hilt. It's about the length of a large kitchen knife. You raise the blade above your head. //Sword of the Galaxy, Roar with Conviction!// You slash in front of you, pulling the sword's trigger. //Ultraman Razer!// ''Ultraman Razer: Saber Knight!'' You're face to face with Zetton. The sword is in your hand, the blade longer, the same length as a normal weapon. You parry a fireball, immediately zipping up to Zetton's side, slicing at its antennae. It screeches in pain, backpedaling before teleporting away. Your feet leave the ground. With this speed, you can keep up with Zetton. It teleports all around the forest, but you manage to keep up, meeting it blow for blow. With the saber in your hand, you manage to deliver a well-placed slash to Zetton's face, shattering the light. It rumbles, clutching its now broken light source, giving you a chance. Clasping the saber with both hands, you charge the weapon with your power, watching as the blade glows with a blue light. You then raise it above your head, slashing downwards. //Knight SaBurst!// As you slash, the saber then projects five fan-shaped projectiles, each of which fly towards Zetton. The kaiju is sliced into vertical pieces. It lets out one last rumble before crumbling and exploding. You flourish your blade, nodding to DAGGER. They wave back at you, grateful looks on their faces. Raising your sword arm, you take off into the sky. Everything turns white. (t8n-depart:"slide-up")+(t8n-arrive:"slide-up")[[Continue->Ultraman Razer]]

You're back in the bathroom. You glance at the mirror. The figure, who you figure is Razer himself, nods to you. "Ultra-good job, Earthling!" Nodding, you make to leave when he speaks up again. "Hey, do you mind if I stick around? I have a feeling that there are going to be more battles we'll have to fight. Don't worry, I won't bother you." Looks like you have a roommate now. Haley eyes you suspiciously as you return to your computer. "That was... a long bathroom break." "It was less than three minutes," Captain Lim shakes his head. "You missed it. Ultraman took out the enemy!" Razer. The Ultraman in question nods approvingly. "Razer?" Shoot, did you say that out loud? Haley grins. "That's a great name! Ultraman Razer!" Rosemary and Thomas return, looking starstruck. "There was an Ultraman-" "You should have seen it, I helped him out-" You place the sword hilt and capsules on your desk, out of everyone's view as they all start discussing Ultraman excitedly. (t8n-depart:"slide-up")+(t8n-arrive:"slide-up")[[Shuwatch!->How do you want to play?]]

King Joegue seems to be an even match for Achilles. No, wait, King Joegue has a slight advantage. Achilles is pushed back towards the river. Thomas' squeak can be heard over the comms. -Rice, if it pushes, push back!- Rosemary barks. -Easy for you to say, since you're not fighting it!- Captain Lim glances to you and Haley. "Anything?" You shake your head. There isn't much data on King Joegue. There's data on the similar King Joe, but it isn't the same. "//Human! That robot is about to get destroyed! You need to act, now!//" You blink. You definitely heard that. You get up. Haley glances at you. "Where are you going?" The bathroom. "Make it quick," the Captain sighs. You nod. You're in the bathroom now. As you glance in the mirror, you're shocked to see someone else looking at you. It looks like- "You can see me? Good! That kaiju needs to be dealt with as soon as possible." The figure glances at you. "I can help. But only if you'll allow me." You nod. "Great! Take these." Your hands suddenly glow. In your right hand is what looks like the hilt of a sword, missing the blade, and two circular slots, one on each side of the guard. In your left is a cylinder-shaped object, with six smaller cylinder-like capsules attatched to the round side. The figure looks at you. "How do you want to take care of King Joegue?" (t8n-depart:"pulse")+(t8n-arrive:"pulse")[[Anything will work->The Saber in Your Hand 2-1]] (t8n-depart:"rumble")+(t8n-arrive:"rumble")[[Raw power will work->The Saber in Your Hand 2-2]] (t8n-depart:"flicker")+(t8n-arrive:"flicker")[[As quickly as possible->The Saber in Your Hand 2-3]]

//Let's do whatever we can.// The figure points to two capsules in particular. "Use these two, then." You nod. Yanking the two capsules from the container, you instinctively load them into the slots on the sword hilt. Once they've been put in place, you jam the bottom of the hilt against your left palm. ''Ultraman Geed! Ultraman Max!'' The blade pops out of the hilt. It's about the length of a large kitchen knife. You raise the blade above your head. //Sword of the Galaxy, Shine with Hope!// You slash in front of you, pulling the sword's trigger. //Ultraman Razer!// ''Ultraman Razer: Wild Storm!'' King Joegue is knocked aside as you land a flying side double kick to its head. You scramble to your feet, helping Achilles up. Thomas waves at you. The two of you charge at King Joegue. Achilles strikes first, pushing the kaiju back like a sumo wrestler. You follow up, summoning energy blades from your elbows, slashing at its antennae. King Joegue beeps. You think it's angry. The kaiju aims its fists at Achilles. You jump in the way as they detach and launch themselves forwards. As you push back against them, Achilles runs up and strikes King Joegue's face again. Because it's disarmed, King Joegue can only wait as you throw its arms aside and deliver a flying axe kick to its head. Achilles suddenly stiffens. Taking that as a cue to wrap the fight up, you slam your hands to the ground, feeling your eyes glowing. Loose dirt, uprooted trees, rocks, and gravel all start levitating as you feel power coursing into your hands. Suddenly you stand upright, raising your left arm. //Wilding Struum!// You clash your hands together into a +, roaring as a beam of wild energy is blasted towards King Joegue. -Achilles Cannon!- The robot's chest cavity opens, revealing a large beam cannon, which fires off five rounds, piercing through King Joegue's body. Combined with your attack, King Joegue explodes. You turn to Achilles, nodding. Thomas makes the robot nod back. Dorky, but it fits. Raising your arms, you take off into the sky. Everything turns white. (t8n-depart:"slide-up")+(t8n-arrive:"slide-up")[[Continue->Ultraman Razer]]

//Let's go with power.// The figure points to two capsules in particular. "Use these two, then." You nod. Yanking the two capsules from the container, you instinctively load them into the slots on the sword hilt. Once they've been put in place, you jam the bottom of the hilt against your left palm. ''Ultraman Leo! Ultraman Gaia!'' The blade pops out of the hilt. It's about the length of a large kitchen knife. You raise the blade above your head. //Sword of the Galaxy, Burn with Courage!// You slash in front of you, pulling the sword's trigger. //Ultraman Razer!// ''Ultraman Razer: Magma Riser!'' King Joegue is knocked aside as you slam a lava-covered hammer fist to its head. It makes some high-pitched squeals and trills, brandishing its large hands. Fire seems to be effective, you realize. Your dynamic entry seems to have left visible damage on King Joegue's body, as the scorch mark is still there. You pound your fists together, igniting them. As King Joegue charges at you, throwign punches, you respond by dodging effortlessly and return the favor. All that bulk is not a good matchup to good mobility AND power. The sound of a beam cannon charging alerts you to Achilles suddenly standing up. Its chest cavity opens, and the robot unleashes five powerful rounds. -Achilles Cannon!- Thomas yells. -Ultraman, now!- You spread your arms out, gathering your energy. With your right foot, you stomp on the ground, chambering your arms. A large spike of light shoots out from your head, centering on the fin in the middle of the top. //Magma Photon!// You swing your right hand out, pointing at King Joegue with two fingers, the spike following. It collides with the kaiju's body. The kaiju stops making robotic noises and falls, exploding. You nod to Achilles, who nods back. Raising your arms, you take off into the sky. Everything turns white. (t8n-depart:"slide-up")+(t8n-arrive:"slide-up")[[Continue->Ultraman Razer]]

//Let's take it down as quickly as possible.// The figure points to two capsules in particular. "Use these two, then." You nod. Yanking the two capsules from the container, you instinctively load them into the slots on the sword hilt. Once they've been put in place, you jam the bottom of the hilt against your left palm. ''Ultraman Ginga! Ultraman Hikari!'' The blade pops out of the hilt. It's about the length of a large kitchen knife. You raise the blade above your head. //Sword of the Galaxy, Roar with Conviction!// You slash in front of you, pulling the sword's trigger. //Ultraman Razer!// ''Ultraman Razer: Saber Knight!'' King Joegue's advancement is interrupted by you jumping in between it and Achilles, chopping off its antennae with your weapon, which seems to have lengthened to the normal length of a sword. While a blade might be a bad matchup against metal, you still have the advantage with speed. You hold the saber backwards by the hilt in your left hand, instead opting to strike King Joegue repeatedly as fast as you can. It tries to punch you, but you parry with the saber, then follow up with a flurry of kicks and chops. You're not really wearing it down, but you are pushing it back. One of King Joegue's arms detatches, propelling itself forwards. You take to the sky to avoid it, but it chases you. With your speed, you maneuver around it, seeing that there's less plating on the arm. Brandishing your weapon, you slice the arm in half. Below, you hear the sound of a beam cannon starting up. Achilles, stiff as a board, opens its chest cavity, and fires five rounds at King Joegue. -Achilles Cannon!- The blasts have done more damage than anything else. -Now!- Thomas shouts. You nod, readying your saber. Clasping it with both hands, you charge the weapon with your power, watching as the blade glows with a blue light. You then raise it above your head, slashing downwards. //Knight SaBurst!// As you slash, the saber then projects five fan-shaped projectiles, each of which fly towards King Joegue in succession, cutting deeper than the last. The kaiju is split in half, and explodes. You nod to Achilles, who nods back, fist-pumping in victory. Raising your arms, you take off into the sky. Everything turns white. (t8n-depart:"slide-up")+(t8n-arrive:"slide-up")[[Continue->Ultraman Razer]]