King of the Ring [Unknown, OPEN]

[The Unknown]

"CLOCK UP!"

All nine Kabuto Zecters declared this at the same time. Time slowed down, and all nine charged for Salvador.

"1! 2! 3! Rider Kick!" each Zecter declared as each button was pushed. All nine Kabutos surrounded Salvador and jumped, aiming a giant collection of Rider Kicks as their Zecters declared

"CLOCK OVER!"

[Salvador Mora]

This time, as he heard that command, he was ready, his feet starting to shift position, and his right fist starting to draw back as time stopped. Then, as time started up again for him, he ducked down, darting forward under the Kabuto Collective, his fist coming up in an arc towards the lead Kabuto.

"KO UPPERCUT!" KnockOut called out, as the Straight Gatling on his arm primed, ready to unleash an explosive round on (hopeful) impact with the enemy Kamen Rider.

[The Unknown]

'Shit, I got cocky!' The Unknown thought as the punch made impact with his chest, causing him to be blown back by the explosive round. Due to his slight incapacitation, the other copies disappeared into a fog. He used that moment of peace to pick himself up and take a deep breath. "Fine, if we're gonna play our strongest fields, then I'll just kill you from a distance. Persona!" With that, another card ejected upwards. The Unknown promptly grabbed it and scanned it.

"KamenRide! Persona!"

A red ray of light scanned over him, turning him into his main form. A black uniform-like armor that consisted of clothing one would normally see a bancho wear, a shiny helmet and a large sword with an extended hilt. He aimed the sword at KnockOut and pressed on what appeared to be a trigger. Immediately, rounds of heavy bullets shot out of the hilt toward Salvador.

[Salvador Mora]

The Boxer only had a moment to relish his small victory, as the enemy Rider transformed again. How IS he doing that? Can -I- do something like that? Unfortunately, he didn't have long to ponder that mystery, as he found himself under fire, bringing his arms up in an attempt to guard his body, while trying to dart out of the line of fire. He had to close in before this guy picked him to death with those bullets!

But if he got closer, it'd just be easier to shoot him. There was no way he'd be fast enough...

Then, his belt glowed, or specifically, the gem on it began to glow. "EXCEL CORE SYNC. DRIVER TWO ACTIVE. MODE CHANGE READY!" Came an electronic voice from the belt, as Knockout skidded to a stop to the side of Persona's firing lane.

"... Then what do I do, you stupid belt!?"

[The Unknown]

"You DIE!" Persona answered Salvador. He stopped firing, only to shift his blade back toward his target and hit the trigger again, opening fire. He proceeded to walk forward as he fired, his left arm, which held the Persona Scheme, extended for better accuracy.

[Salvador Mora]

"GAH!" KnockOut again tried to dodge to the side, and this time a round hit him in the shoulder, sending him spinning for a moment as the KO-Driver continued glowing. "I just want to... Form Change." The Kamen Rider stopped, then looked at Persona, as his feet shifted position rapidly, starting to form a cloud of dust that was rising up around him.

"FORM CHANGE!" KnockOut yelled, his voice accompanied by a bell ringing out a round ending, as that cloud of dust obscured him completely, swirling around him in a miniature tornado. "FLOAT DRIVER!" Again, that bell run out, and the tornado of dust was blown outwards... and standing there, was KnockOut, seeming as if he'd shed most of his heavier armor, trading it in for a scarf, and antennae instead of a large crest, resembing older Kamen Riders. And as he looked down at himself, flexing his fingers, his right forarm and hand were now encased in a gauntlet that had a set of panels that were obviously concealing some kind of internal system of the gauntlet.

"FORM CHANGE COMPLETE. KAMEN RIDER FLOAT KNOCKOUT, READY!"

[The Unknown]

"Damn, I was hoping to avoid this..." Persona said, calming his shooting attack. Instead, he swung his sword and charged straight at Salvador.

[Salvador Mora]

KnockOut turned towards Persona as the black armored Rider charged, and for a moment, his feet shifted position... and he flickered, appearring in front of Persona with his arm drawn back, as panels on his Hook Booster opened, revealing microthrusters.

"KO Cross!" Salvadore called out, as he pivoted his body into a rocket propelled cross punch aimed at Persona's head. And trailing behind that blow, but a little off centered from it, faint blue "echoes" of that same punch also hurtled towards the Unknown's head.

[The Unknown]

"I no longer have the time for this shit!" Persona hissed, tensing up as he felt the oncoming punch. He lifted up the Persona Scheme so that the blade would be upward, facing Salvador's oncoming punch. "Kill yourself!" Persona cried out, attempting to get Salvador to slice his own arm on the Persona Scheme.

[Salvador Mora]

With only a split second to react, KnockOut's armored hand opened, and gripped the blade of the Persona Scheme, using it's propulsion to drag the blade out of the path of the Float Phantoms' KO Cross punches, even as the blade dug into the armor of his hand.

[The Unknown]

Persona took the hit, but anchored his legs so that he barely moved from his spot. A clear rage had built up in him. Well, a rage more clear than previously. He snatched the blade of the Persona Scheme away from KnockOut and let out a groan, a very angry, cold, chilling groan. "Fine... You've dealt my hand... Arms Mastery - Engage..." Persona hissed.

"Final Attack Ride! P-P-P-Persona! Arms Mastery Engaged!" the Persona Driver declared.

Persona took two steps back, the Persona Scheme glowing a pure white. "You die now... I'll give you one last chance to run, otherwise, you will perish here..." Persona warned, lifting the Persona Scheme up once more. "Although, I guess it doesn't matter if you run. I'll still hit you. You'll probably still die. But it'll be more fun that way..."

[Salvador Mora]

KnockOut took a step back as Persona prepared his final attack, and his hands tighten into fists, as the core on his belt glowed again.

"All or nothing, huh?" The man murmurs. "Fine! FINAL ROUND!" The command rung out, as white pillars of energy rose around them, forming a large square's corners, before prismatic energy formed "Ropes" between the pillars, forming a boxing ring out of energy.

"Your move... 'Persona'." The man's hands flexed, light forming into a second Hook Booster around his left hand.

[The Unknown]

"I warned you..." Persona said as he pointed the Persona Scheme at Salvador.

"STRAWBERRY FIELDS FOREVER!"

Those were the last words Persona said throughout the fight. Instantly, two beams, shaped like nails, shot out of the Persona Scheme's hilt in order to impale Salvador. If the attack were to connect, Persona's right arm would turn into Kuuga's. A metal pole would appear in his hand, which would morph into a sword that would promptly be thrown like a javelin at Salvador. If that were to connect, his left arm would turn into Agito's whose grip on the Persona Scheme would send a shockwave through the nails in order to strengthen their grip. If that was successful, his left arm would then change into G3's, who would fire the Anthares wire-hook at Salvador's shoulder in order to drag him closer.

If that were successful, his right arm would change into Faiz's, with the phone blaster in hand. He would quickly dial 1-0-6 Enter and point the phone at Salvador before unleashing a 7-shot burst. If that were successful, his right arm would switch into Kaixa's and follow the same procedure. If that were successful, his right arm would change into Ryuki's with Strike Vent equipped and he would proceed to fire five consecutive bursts of fire. If that were successful, his right arm would change into Knight's, complete with Attack Vent, and he would use the long sword to slash at Salvador using the newly closed distancing.

If that were successful, his right arm would change into Blade's with Blade Rouzer in hand. Using the large sword, he slash at Salvador's chest. If that were successful, his right arm would change into Garren's with Garren Rouzer in hand. He would shoot several shots at Salvador. If that were successful, his right arm would change into Hibiki's with one of the Ongekibō - Rekka in hand. He would slam the drumstick at Salvador's stomach. If that were successful, his right arm would change into Ibuki's with Ongekikan - Reppū. He would fire a powerful sound shockwave toward Salvador to reduce resistance. If that were successful, his right arm would change into Kabuto's with Kunai Gun in hand. He would unload a trio of Avalanche Shots. If that were successful, his right arm would change into Gatack with one of the Gatack Calibers in hand. He would throw it like a boomerang at Salvador.

If that were successful, his right arm would change into Den-O's with DenGasher in hand. The blade of the DenGasher would depart from the hilt and aim several slashes at Salvador. If that were successful, his right arm would change into Zeronos's with ZeroGasher in Bowgun mode in hand. He would fire several shots from the bowgun. If that were successful, his right arm would change into Kiva's with Bassha Magnum in hand. He would unload a high-pressure water tornado toward Salvador. If that were successful, his right arm would change into IXA's with IXA Knuckle in hand. He would fire a powerful laser blast at Salvador for the end of his finisher.

[Salvador Mora]

Of course he'd mention strawberries. KnockOut grumbled mentally, as he blurred out of sight, ducking down under the nails, and rushing in towards Persona as the thrusters on his twin Hook Boosters opened, the engines already starting to prime.

And as he skidded to a stop, his arms came up, the engines in his gauntlets letting out a menacing hum. "KO Hook Booster Jabbing!" Was all the warning Persona had at such close range, as KnockOut started into an assault of his own, the thrusters in his arms propelling his fists in lightning-quick jabs with enough force to bend, or blow through steel.

[The Unknown]

Without saying a word, Persona simply lifted up the blade, still firing the energy nails, and re-aimed it. His attack wasn't going to miss in such a pathetic manner. As soon as he heard KnockOut announcing his attack, he plunged the Persona Scheme toward KnockOut for a second chance at Arms Mastery.