Rider - An experimental Story-

Test Test. 1.2.3. Start Recording

Okay. Its 23:30, I'm in my "Base" right now.
To make things clear, Something is living with us, but most people dont recognize it.I dont know what they look like, I dont know what they are, but I think I'll find out soon...
Their last attack was 3 days ago, so I decided to ride a patrol every night through the city.
Spot them, repel them, eliminate them. My set of weapons is chosen by usability while riding a bicycle, so I settled for a ZPN Vector SMG, a M4 Carabine (for heavier combat and stationary defense), M1911 handgun as well as flashlight and camera. and my Voicer as well, already put to action.

Okay, today is 5/26, weather... It's warm, the ground is moist, but no rain is falling, so I suppose I just missed it. Setting weather to 'clear to cloudy'.
Starting the ride. Equipment: camera, M1911 with 3 clips,MP3 Player, batteries(AA and AAA).

23:40 just passed the park and crossed the river Spree. No major things until now.

23:45 following a parallel road of the Spree. Weather changed to 'rainy'. I feel refreshed. Why didn't i do such rides earlier? I mean, it's good for the body, no one else is on the streets. just perfect! I'm getting closer to a main road now, there shouldn't be any of Them there. Recording End.

23:55 As predicted: no enemies in sight or range of hearing. The flash of my camera died. maybe it did earlier, since most of the photos are just black. I should pack the camera away again since there is a slight uphill ahead. I can ride hands-free, but checking photos while uphilling? Sorry, but no. Recording End.

5/26, 0002. It's Midnight. If They are going to strike, it should be around now. The rain has mostly subsided, but i can still feel drops hitting me.
On a second thought, I'm in a pretty bad position IF They are going to attack.I mean, I'm standing on the most illuminated Crossroaoh shi- Recording end.

00:04. that was close. A police car just rolled next to me onto the crossroads. They dont know, that I am carrying a weapon and speaking about possible attacks wouldnt take points from the Suspici-o-meter. Well, I could go first and for now I'm heading back into the city. Crossing the great bridge and Aw hell no. The chain is jamming. Record end

00:10. The chain is A-OK again. Riding a steep downhill road right now and it feels awesome! They shouldn't be here, either so I'm just enjoying the moment of speed and try to keep my momentum as long as possible

00:15 I still have time. There could still be possible aftermaths somewhere, so I'm checking around the campus area. Illuminated weakly,only few students in groups of one or two persons. The architects atelier is still brightly lit. Poor guys and girls. Pulling all nighters just to get that one assignment done, just to get another one. Well, not my cup of tea, I'm here to search and hunt. The rain has gotten stronger again. Recording end.

00:20 Checked the campus- nothing. I start heading back home now by taking some side routes. The music in my ears still keeps me going, even though I'm soaked and tired. Nothing special again on my way home. Recording end.

00:30 Back home. Put the Bike back into the cellar, looking at the photos: mostly shit. Need to get that flash fixed. Next is cleaning and oiling the gun, taking a shower, uploading the log and then sleep.

Nothing happened tonight, I'll try another route tomorrow. Not every night can be this silent. Recording End. Transmission end. Log out.


continued here

For a moment, I hoped that you were writing about Kamen Rider Decade.

EDIT - Wait - now I've re-read it and hmmmmm - so its like a normal bike ride with the fantasy of the narrator super-imposed on top of it? (I love unreliable narrators) If that is the case, its quite well done really, with the gradual reveal of details ...

Not sure if my comments are that helpful now, I first kind of saw it as a survival log in a post-apocalyptic setting, so my advice may not be that helpful now really... I think points 1, 3 and 4 are still somewhat valid really...

Start Recording. 5/27.


Okay, It's 11:30 again, time for me to roll out. Tonights weather: clear and slightly cold, Equipment: like yesterday, sans the camera: Pistol, MP3, Batteries, Flashlight.
I'll try to keep this recording a steady flow, since stopping and starting will put more stress on the Voicers battery.
I'm dressed and ready to go. Riding the elevator to the cellar feels kinds cool. Feels good man. Feels like Batman. hehe, i could put this phrase to good use later maybe.

Got my bike ready to roll outside, the time is now 11:35, the MP3 plays "Broken Moon-Saigetsu" somehow fitting, I guess.
I notice an awful lot of people around, was there a concert tonight? considering today is friday the possibility can't be ruled out, but i have to keep a low profile now, anyways.
Okay, I'm out of the crowd and ride down a good lit suburban street, but I'll try to get off the main roads as soon as possible, since being here wouldn't fit into Their stealthy behaviour.
Okay,got off the main road and... huh? since when is a police station here? and why is one of the side doors open? Anyways, continuing, since checking this out would be trespassing and keeping a low profile is all I have to do now. that and keeping my eyes peeled for signs of Them. The stations yard is brightly lit, too so I don't need to worry.
Quick check of the clock: its 11:40 now, turning into a malls parking lot now and taking a "back exit" into an unlit area.
Okay, to be honest I'm getting kinda freaked out here. its dark, I can't make out any structure and there is no real pattern of the roads (most of them are catheads, tomake things worse). The fact that my MP3 starts to play all the creepy boss remixes doesn't make things easier now. Skipping the next few titles while i try to find a way out here...
Finally, following an alley to the next bigger road to reorientate. Hah, I've already been here before, the last time I completely got lost and I had to follow the Trams rails to get home,or into slightly more familiar territory.
Anyways, there is a graveyard here, too - "Nothing to get for Them" i chuckle.
taking the parallel to the Mall again, but riding on straight ahead now. checking the clock: 11:50, I have ten minutes before the real fun might begin, so i speed up a bit, my MP3 supporting me with a hard and encouraging tune.
Clock check again: 11:58 and I'm at the big road I followed yesterday. Shit, I cant expect to encounter them here, not that I particulary want to, but things won't get easier fom here on. Turning into the street i came from yesterday, the clock shows 11:59:52 - They can come now!
Okay, nothing major is happening, I rode through the yard of a bigger appartment complex and got onto a bigger road again. Its now 00:10 and I didnt encounter anything today. I start checking for aftermaths

I Don't Hate You. Well You Found Me, Congratulations. The Only Thing You've managed To Break So Far. Is My Heart. This Isnt Brave. It's Murder. What Did I Ever Do To You? You Don't Even Care, Do You? Oh wait, is this thing still recording? Aw man. Okay,I just got caught into that song and had to sing along. I'ts not that I can delete it later. It would partially kill the log, too.
Encountering some Idiots on Bikes. They ride without light and pulling some stupid stunts.I hate such people, maybe a car doesnt see them. I'm just checking the campus again and call it a day.
Okay, 00:20 arrived at the campus. Students are gathering in front of a Bar close to it, but I'll ignore them. just taking a quick look at anything and guess who is still awake? The architects atelier is brightly lit again. Okay, enough for today, I'm heading wait?
What was that?
Something is rustling around here and i hear steps.
I have to check that out.
I yank the chords of my MP3 out of my ears, trying to spot the exact direction the sounds are coming from, but soon the only things I hear are my stronger growing heartbeat and myself panting. I chased the sounds into a rather remote area, but they're gone now. Dammit!
I shot 3 times at a tree. Its on now, I guess. Getting back home, taking the shortest route. I'm getting tired and hungry again.

Back home,Its 00:40 now. cleaning the gun, upload the log, shower and sleep.
I think I found one of Them today, so I'll take the SMG with me the next times.
Recording End. Transmission end. Log out.


Day 3 Here

Start Recording. 5/28.


Okay, Today might be problematic. Its 11:30 again, and I just left the birthday party I was attending, so my Equipment today is pretty weak: Voicer and MP3 Player.
Nevertheless, I start my Patrol since getting back to my appartment and getting a gun would take too much time.
I'm in mostly unfamiliar territory now, so I try to find places more common to me.
Riding through a park right now. The weather is clear and slightly cold, so it was a good Idea to take the jacket with me. Reaching a bigger road. I know it, so the descision is now follow it or push into unknown territory? I settle for pushing on, so I'll follow a dark road solely for bicicles and pedestrians.
Is it just me or did the temperature drop around here? I should check out this place by daylight to find the source, so for now I'll just follow the road.
I'm taking a glimpse into the night sky and see two spotlights. My next subject to chase once I'll find a way into known roads. A quick glance at my watch tells me its 23:45,so I might want to hurry now.
I just got ono a road which might go parallel to the way I just went. I follow it till it ends and reach a roundabout. The police station nearby makes me skip that way and follow the bigger road I have crossed earlier. Now onto the Spotlights.
Following a basic direction I've reached another traffic artery of this city. I've Appearently passed the Spotlight somewhen, so I'll follow it until I get closer. On my way I see only a few people, one looks like Dante from Devil May Cry. I had to giggle a bit.
Found the first Spot: Its set at a dormitory close to my appartment, so off to the second one. Damn, its pretty hard to see from here on, there are too many other lights weakening it, but I'll press on in the general direction.
Reaching the Strip Mall and can barely see the spot now. Another glance at the watch tells me its 5 to midnight. Today might be a bad day, since I'm unarmed, but I'll press on. I have an idea where the spot might be located, so I'm following another major road.
I'm just turning into a smaller road, when I hear the bell tower from behind. It's Midnight. I stop and ponder: To reach the point where the spot MIGHT be located I'll have to pass some dimly lit areas. And still, it would bring nothing to me. I'll return home for now, Its just to dangerous.
It's 00:10, I've reached my homebase and stored away my Bike.
No weapons to clean today. Shower, Upload and Sleep.
Recording End. Transmission end. Log out.

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