Whose Stage Is it Anyway? [OPEN]

Unfortunately the Shika and Seiryu Inves still remained and the latter Inves coughed up blue flames at the Strawberry Rider.

The Seiryu Inves roared in triumph while the leader chuckled at his downed opponent. "And that is why you don't send a woman to do a man's job!"

His taunt was short-lived when he heard a somber mechanical voice announce:

'Orange Energy' ♪♪♪

'Prune Energy' ♪♪♪

The leader looked up and saw both Team Tango members equipped with an unfamiliar belt followed by them holding what seemed to be transparent blue lockseeds. "Hmmm...what kind of lockseeds are those?" Two reality-warping zippers opened above the Tango members, revealing a mechanical Orange and Prune hovering above them.

The leader was slashed by the spear, but he gripped it in place to prevent her from running. "Inves, attack!"

The monsters stopped focusing on the Tango members and went for the Pinecone Rider, allowing the former to safely transform without interference. They shouted. "Henshin!" and placed their lockseeds into their belts before 'juicing' them.

'Lock...ON! Soda! Orange Energy Arms! Aaaaaaaatarashiiii St-St-St-Stage!'

'Lock...ON! Soda! Prune Energy Arms! S-S-Seigyo! S-S-Seigyo! S-S-Seigyo Stage!'

Their respective fruits fell on them, unfolding out to create their bodysuit and armor, transforming them in Energy Armored Riders.

The Shika Inves was knocked back, but the Seiryu Inves didn't even move as much as a flinch and bowled into the Pinecone Rider.

Of course, the Tango Riders made their move and slashed past the Shika Inves, going straight for the Seiryu and leader.

Kota rapidly cut down the Shika Inves, causing it to run off, but the Orange Rider finished it off with a charged arrow from his weapon, causing an explosion. With that taken care of, he and Rat ran to help the Pinecone Rider, gripping the Seiryu Inves in an attempt to slow it down, unaware that the enemy Himawari Riders had just regrouped and ready for round 2.

The Seiryu Inves hurled Kota and Rat out, the Tango members landing close to where the Pinecone Rider stood. By the time they got up, the trio were already surrounded.

"Give it up." the leader taunted. "You guys don't stand a chance. If you hand over the stage now,I'll let you leave with your dignity."

"Neither are we." Kota affirmed; he and Rat took a combat stance.

"Very well." the leader sighed. "Have it your way." and with a flick of his shield, his men charged at them in a heartbeat. Kota and Rat ran towards the incoming Riders and clashed them with their Sonic Arrows.