Kamen Rider is playing the villain in Pretty Cure

Is it because I fell on my head?

"It's really hard to think of anything else. My head hurts... Ah, it doesn't hurt anymore?"

As he scratched, Ash realized the bleeding from the wound on his head seemed to have stopped. So, holding the black and white ball of light with stitches on it in his arms, Ash continued his journey through the unfamiliar land like a curious baby.

Along the way, Ash saw many beautiful scenes that he had only imagined, but now, whether they were castles or gardens, they were all shattered into rubble along with the land. Ash also saw the bodies of many cute little animals, innocent victims, lying in all directions.

Countless visible memories told him about the beauty of this place in the past, but all Ash saw was devastation.

"What happened to you that you became like this?"

What is this? Why did I encounter this situation right at the beginning? But I don’t know if this is normal.

Regretfully, he couldn't remember anything and no one could explain it to him, so Ash could only dig a hole and bury the few small animals at hand.

However, it was this action that caused a change to happen in front of Ash.

"Who are you? Why are you here?"

Looking at the many balls of light that floated over and gathered around him, asking him nervous questions, Ash thought they must be the souls of these small animals.

So, this shattered world should be filled with ghosts of the dead, right? But I don't think I'm afraid at all.

"My name is Ash. As for how I got it, it fell from the sky, of course!"

"What? How come humans are falling from the sky?" Just as the souls were puzzled by his righteous question, Ash took the initiative to take back the right to speak from them.

"Rather than this, could you please explain to me what is going on?"

So after these very aggrieved "souls" talked a lot and explained, Ash, who had filtered out valuable information from them, roughly understood what was going on.

"This world was originally called the 'Elf Kingdom'. In other words, you were originally a natural product of beings called 'elves', living peacefully and happily in this world?"

It sounds like a creature that only exists in fairy tales... Well, what is a fairy tale?

"And then a few days ago, this world suffered a devastating disaster and became the post-apocalyptic state it is now. Even you were all killed, leaving only your souls?"

"Yes... our king tried his best, but he still couldn't prevent the disaster..." Even in his spirit form, Ash could hear their cries of grief. "It won't be long before we completely dissipate... Wow, our Elven Kingdom will finally vanish completely."

"Perhaps this is the legendary end of the world coming early..."

"I see. What a pity."

Although I feel a little sad for these "ghosts" who have suffered unexpected disasters, since what has happened cannot be undone, it seems that I, a newcomer, will become the last gravekeeper to witness the "Elf Kingdom".

"Wow, Mr. Ash, it seems we can only meet again in the next life..."

"Hmm? Wait, that's not right."

It seems that I am actually quite capable. I am not the kind of person who can't do anything, right?

"I tell you, you don't want to just disappear like this, along with all traces of your existence, right?"

"Of course not!" The souls that were shaking with excitement soon became depressed again. "But there's nothing we can do. We are already dead..."

"That's not the problem, is it? What I'm asking you is, as elves, don't you want to continue living in this world in your own way, just like you did in your lifetime, instead of being left in despair alone when some damn disaster takes everything away from you?!"

If the past cannot be undone, then just create something new!

At this moment, the man exuded an incomparable aura, causing all the souls in the entire kingdom to gather in front of him involuntarily.

"Of course, of course I did!"

Next I'm going to show off, so give me some cool power!

Thinking of this, Ash naturally asked for the "thing" in his arms. Ash didn't remember anything, but he knew quite naturally how to trust Him.

"[Um.]"

The black and white light ball gradually transformed into the shape of some animal and attached to Ash's waist. The chain turned into a belt and locked it around Ash's waist. The black and red colors wrapped around his whole body. An extremely luxurious armor like the evil king in the legend became Ash's "mask" at this moment.

"So cool! What is this?" Ash was very satisfied and wanted to ask Him for its name.

"[This is Kamen Rider, his name is... Dark Kiva.]"

"Really? Then from today on, I'm Kamen Rider!"

Looking back at the elf souls who were stunned by his sudden "transformation", Ash, transformed into Dark Kiva, walked towards the ruins on the top with a step that did not recognize any relatives.

"That's a good ambition. Death isn't the end. Even in death, I can give you what you want!"

"In exchange!"

Raising his hand and waving the silver cloak behind him, with his back to the huge moon in the sky, Ash declared to the elves without hiding his ambitions.

"From today on, you must be loyal to me and submit to me!"

"Respect me as your new king!"

Chapter 1 The Music and the Dream of That Day

"From today on, you must be loyal to me and submit to me!"

"Respect me as your new king!"

Although he was sitting on the pile of rubble on top of the castle ruins, Ash exuded the powerful aura of a king as if he was sitting on his own throne.

"You must be like gears, dedicating everything to me and my kingdom!"

The goal that came out of his mouth naturally also made Ash find it quite interesting.

"How is it possible that you can suddenly say such a thing?" When the elves objected as a matter of course, Ash bombarded the faces of these elves' souls with different expressions with even more arrogant and arrogant words like a barrage of bullets.

"In that case, as your king, I will find a way to restore your physical bodies!"

"No longer wandering aimlessly, but searching for new lands to become our new country!"

"Believe me, I will lead you to a promised land you've never seen before! Don't ask me how I do it, just believe that I can do it!"

When Ash uttered these extremely arrogant and self-evident words, the elves naturally looked completely incredulous. Countless doubtful and suspicious glances were cast at him, but he was met with the same unreasonable confidence.

"Really, can you really do that?"

There is no reason at all, yet it is so pure!

There was no reason for this...which made these naturally pure elves unable to help but want to believe his words!

"Then... Master Ash, please guide us!"

"Okay, starting from today!"

Looking at the elven souls who were bowing to him, and looking at his first batch of subjects, Ash, who was sitting on the throne of the ruins, crossed his legs and raised them high.

"I am the king!"

Today, the "Elf Kingdom", which once existed only in legends of different worlds, has perished.

On the same day, the "Kingdom of Night" belonging to Ash was located on the site of the original Elf Kingdom.

Established.

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"?~"

When the music that seemed very far away yet very close came along the direction of the wind, the vague feeling made the girl's slightly thick brows, who were leaning her upper body on the table, relax easily.

The clear and melodious music seems to radiate a lively and subtle romance. Is this the sound of a violin?

No, this charming sound seems to convey a unique warmth and vitality. Could this actually be the sound of a guitar?

This voice didn't just sound familiar to me, it was like I had actually heard it before.

I must have heard it a long, long time ago...

"?~"

"Wow~ That sounds great!"

When I was still young, I saw his back on a lawn in a sea of ​​flowers. Although I didn’t understand much at that time, I was still attracted by the simple music, so I couldn’t help but want to get closer to listen to his voice.

"Is Big Brother a musician? That's amazing!"

"No." After the song was over, he put down the instrument, which I didn't recognize at the time. "I am the king."

"Hey~ That's amazing!"

At that time, I was the one who admired princesses in fairy tales and movies the most, so the king who was high above me was also an object of curiosity that made my eyes sparkle.

Perhaps I was attracted by the music, or perhaps I was intrigued by the fact that he called himself a "king", which made me naturally talk to him about my dream of becoming a "princess", including the fact that I was laughed at by other children because of this.

"You're saying I was daydreaming, that's too much!" Still feeling aggrieved, he pulled out the disguise key someone else had given him from his pocket. "But, unlike them, Kanata said I can—"

"No, you are just a tiny seed right now, and you can't blossom into a flower called 'Princess' yet."

"How could this happen!" The older brother who was originally chatting with me suddenly changed his attitude and denied me. I must have cried at that time. "Don't tell me, you also think that it's impossible for me to succeed..."

"If you just walk around daydreaming, you're definitely not going to succeed. Hard work doesn't guarantee reward." After lifting the instrument onto his shoulder, the older brother gently stroked my hair. "But you know what? Dreams can be hard sometimes, but there are also times when you truly feel good about them. Whether you succeed or not, you'll always feel that way."

“So there is no doubt that your dream, even if it is just a seed, is still shining.”

Your path to your dreams will be difficult, even painful, but do you want to continue to shine?

"In that case, I must work hard to realize my dream of becoming a princess!"

Of course, it will come true!

After the big brother who was playing the music withdrew his hand, he put a strangely shaped whistle in my hand.

"Then, when your dream finally shines brightly one day."

"Haruka, I'll come with you again..."

Why do you know my name?

"Chunchun~"

Hey, wait! This sound doesn't seem to come from here. Did it come from another set?

"Xiaoyao, why did you fall asleep?"

"Eh?"

Inside the Second Student Council Room of the Private Noble Academy, Haruno Haruka, with her fluffy short brown-red hair, woke up with a smile on her face, rubbing her sleepy eyes under the gaze of her friends and two elves.

"Oh no! The sun was so comfortable after class today that I accidentally fell asleep on the table..."

"Really? We agreed to attend the 'Princess Lesson' in the 'Kingdom of Hope' today, but Haruka actually fell asleep while waiting for someone!"

"Did you sleep too late last night, Puff?"

Feeling the concern and confusion of the two elves from the "Kingdom of Hope" next to her, Yao smiled a little embarrassedly.

"Haha, maybe."

Not only did I fall asleep, I also had a dream about my childhood. Ah~ How can I have the nerve to tell everyone about this!

"But Xiaoyao seems very happy."

Just as he was struggling to explain, the blue-haired girl beside him, her ponytail flicking along with the movement, couldn't help but let out a cute laugh at Haruka's sleeping face. "You were actually humming in your sleep. Did you think of something good?"

Kaito Nan, the serious and attentive student council president of Noble Academy, who is even respected as "Onee-sama" by her junior schoolmates, is now also watching the slightly embarrassed side of her good friend.

"Ah, this..."

"What's wrong? Is it something embarrassing?" The girl's face, which was a little feverish, suddenly felt like it was being poked by fingers. It was another girl with bangs who was enjoying the soft touch.

Compared to Haruka Haruno who looked "ordinary", Kirara Amanokawa, who was born with dazzling beauty and even appeared on the cover of a model magazine at the young age of a student, was blinking and waiting for her answer.

"It's not just because of the song. I'm really curious about seeing Chunchun with such an expression. Of course, I won't talk about it if it's inconvenient."

Haruno Haruka, who is surrounded by these two "petals", is as ordinary as a bud that has not yet bloomed.

"No—no!"

Thinking of the words of her older brother, whose face was already blurred in her dream, the girl suddenly stood up from her seat under the curious gaze of her companions, her heart suddenly filled with courage.

"When I said that."

I let go of my puffed-up cheeks, the melody of the music still lingering in my mind.

"Don't laugh at me!"