OOC: Really nice post BK. Now it's my turn. My mind is actually in Kamen Rider mode so be preparred to see a lot of Guyver style Rider kicks, lol...maybe.
IC:
With every kick and punch they threw at him, Koujin just flew around dodging the hits. The Zoanoids he had no trouble killing but it was the towns people he couldn't bring himself to fight. 'Damn, now I know how Guyver 1 feels!' Koujin thought to himself as he jumped out of the way of an infected 13 year old girl lunging at him with her teeth bared. Of course, the moment he landed he was hit in the back by another Zoanoid. Of course, this one was new as he hadn't been in the battle for the whole time prior.
'drenn! Where'd he come from?!' Koujin cursed mentally.
"What's wrong Quantum Guvyer?! Can't you fight back? Look, these people don't want you to save them. They're perfectly happy serving us and even more content with the thought of killing you!" The lost number laughed as he struck at Koujin with his claws.
Koujin landed near a corner and then got a good look at him. He looked like a cross between a Powered Zerebebuth and a Neo ZX-TOLE. This thing had armor and weapons to spare that even his own enhancer armor looked like a toy. The lost number then raised its right hand and summoned an energy sphere in its palm.
"What the hell?!" Koujin shouted as he dodged the blast once the Zoanoid fired. Koujin landed in another corner but it was one that he didn't particularly like seeing as it was crawling with living Zombies. "There has to be a way to save these people and turn them back to normal!"
"There is Guyver...that is if they aren't pass the 3rd stage of infection." The lost number told him.
"What do you mean '3rd stage of infection'? Just who are you?!"
"I am the lost number Zoanoid Psycrossus. I was specifically created by both Dr. Barcus and Kajima to control those infected here at the base. As for the stages of infection, I'll tell you." The living zombies stopped moving by the command of Psycrossus and he then began to explain the infection of the people.
(Meanwhile)
"He's right through this door lord Kenji. Your Guyver friend is waiting to play with you." Kajima said as he motioned Kenji to the metal door leading to the training room. Kenji just followed and walked towards the door. Kajima took out his master card key and swiped it through the card reader. The door beeped as it said 'Access Granted' in Russian.
(Back inside the room)
"You see Guyver, around here we have a type of crystal that is almost the same as those ones found in Central City. There is a problem with them though. They emmit a type of radiation that can infect normal humans. This infection has 5 known stages. The first 2 are curable and we are currently working on a cure for stage 3. But it is the 3rd stage where these people start becoming violent and more animalistic." Psycrossus told Koujin.
"I see. What about stages 4 & 5?"
"I'm getting there. Anyway, I can control any infected human up to stage 4. When an infected person hits stage 4 they begin to go into a slight metamorphosis where tehir bodies start to change slightly. Each change veries from person to person. Once they hit stage 5 I can no longer control them and they are considered a threat."
"Why's that?"
"Well, you see. Once one hits stage five they turn into a beast that no longer looks human. They can even give the strongest of Hyper Zoanoids and even a Libertus a run for their money. The only drawback is that they lose all sense of themselves. They no longer have a conscience and they no longer feel anything towards life. They exist only to kill and devour. At the moment, all of the people here are a mixture of stages 1-3."
"So only some of these people can be saved?"
"Yes but there is a problem now that you're here." This part got Koujin's attention. If him being there was a problem he had to know why.
"Why's that?"
"Well you see, back when your friend the White Quantum Guyver was still working for us, we exposed her to the crystals here at the base. At first she showed signs of 1st stage infection but she was then soon healed. But when she transformed a startling revolation occured. The mixture of energies from both the crystals and the Quantum Coupler created a side effect. All stage 1 & 2 infected people were healed and restored to normal in the glow of the energy but the White Quantum went berserk as the crystals energy wrecked havok on her control metal's functions. She lost control and sluaghtered everyone in the room."
Koujin was both shocked and speechless. He couldn't believe that something like that had happened to Shiori. Of course, now he was curious. He had trnasformed and he had even activated his Quantum Coupler a few minutes ago during the battle but he was perfectly fine.
"Wait a sec. If that's true then why am I still fine?" This question actually shocked Psycrossus.
"What do you mean you're still fine. You haven't activated your coupler yet so you're aren't under the effects of the crystals' power."
"Wrong ugly. I've been using my coupler for the past few minutes and I feel just fine. A little tired from all the running around but still just fine."
"WHAT?!" That can't be. You should be going berserk then." Koujin just smikred. He now found a loop hole in Kajima's plans.
"Baka. Don't you know that my Quantum unit is different from Okajima's?" Psycrossus looked on as a surge of power began to emerge from Koujin. At that moment a metal door opened and through the door stepped Kajima and Kenji. 'Huh, isn't that Imakarums' son? That's the kid whose cake I ruined. Something seems wrong with him.'
Kajima just looked at what was happening. He couldn't believe that Koujin hadn't succum to the effects of the crystal's. He looked at Psycrossus and the other remaining Zoanoids who just looked back and shrugged, suggesting that even they didn't know. That was when the hidden quantum power with Koujin exploded outwards in a fiery ball of energy.
(OOC: Guys, if you've seen Zoids Genesis then think of the background music that plays when Murasami Liger Evolts into Hayate and Mugen Liger. That's the music playing for Koujins Evolt. If you don't know what I'm talking about then here's a link to help you think of the music. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qOHMuy4Zi2Q. This link also has the battle music for the rest of this fight in this post. Back to the IC post now)
The fiery power licked at Koujin's armor ans a mixture of new energy began to cover his body. Instead of the usual blue and red it was now red and white. His armor began to change colour as it went from almost a pure black to a white colour with red and blue bands on the armor. His weapons also change. HIs HFS gained a more metallic look to them and so did the horn on his head. The fiery aura exploded off of him and the excess energy bathed all the infected people in the room, healing them all. Stages 1-3 were remitting and the people were returning to normal.
Kajima and the others looked on in horror as they now starred at a new type of Dark Quantum Guyver. This was a new form that not even the Creators had originally fixed into the armor. This was something different. The special crystals in the area had actually been messing with his Evolt system instead of his control metal functions. This was the Dark Quantum Guyvers' 'Paladine Form'. Koujin could feel the new power well up from within him. 'This power...is as great as War Form but more controled. It as if I can use War Forms true potential without the reprucussions of its draw back. This is amazing.'
A mental image then payed in Koujins head. What he say was actually a Creator. In an old language that was no longer existant on the Earth, the Creator spoke his message to Koujin and what amazed him more was that he understood everything he was telling him.
'Hello my creation. If you are seeing this message then you have found a way to tap into the full potential of your unit without having to access the Neo Form. This form that you are in now is called the Paladine Form. It has speed and power that can easily match the War Form. There is also no time limit with this form and it can reverse the dangerous effects of the crystals that we produced there long ago. Use this power wisely and do not let it consume you. As I stated before there is no time limit with this form but there is a set back with it.
Use it for to long and you will end up run the risk of possibly never being able to return to your original form...whatever that may be. This is not a truth but a possible speculation that could happen. None of my brethren know of this form except for me. I am the one who installed it in the unit. Unlike my fellows, I believe that the terrans we created have the potential to become great protectors. I pray that you use this new power wisely. Good luck.'
With that the message ended and Koujin finally understood the true power of his armor. He now had a new form and he could use it to protect. With that the new Paladine Guyver moved to where he looked like he had vanished. The next thing anyone knew, all the Zoanoids from the battle, except those standing next to Kajima, were sliced in half and killed instantly. All the formerly infected people began to come to and looked on at the white Guyver standing before them. They looked on in awe as the Paladine Guyver was aglow in a beautiful glow of white and red energy.
'What is this?! This was never recorded in the original documents we found on the Quantum Units! What is this?!' Kajima thought to himself frantically. That was when Kenji stepped forward and looked at the new Paladine Guyver. He gave a small sigh and then transformed into his Zoalord form. It looked identical to that of his fathers form, Imakarum, but slightly different. Koujin looked at the young Zoalord with concern. He didn't want to fihgt him but it looked like he had no choice. Things were about to get rough in a bad way.
OOC: OK guys, what does everyone think of the new Paladine Form? I'm not gonna post a bio on him as its power is basically the same as War Form just without the time limit. Koujin will only use this form though when he feels he has to. He'll mostly go with War Form mor than this one. Paladine was a spur of the moment idea and mostly just for this arc. Though we may see it again later down the road.
Alright, Kenji & BK, you turn.