The Painter

== Description ==
“I don't wanna be "the bee's knees". I don't wanna be any kind of "knees"! I just wanna be a normal girl, with normal knees…!”
“I'm tired of being left out of the dust, it's time I stand up for myself and hold my ground…no more running away!”
The Painter is a Mysterious Figure, unknown of origins. She is a part of Rider Academy, and is part of Class-W, during her time at Rider Academy, a spirit known as Gaka came to her and formed a bond with Painter. She has a condition called Arcus senilis, which makes her eyes oddly gray. When possessed by Gaka, she can transform into the Rider-like entity–Kamen Rider Gaka. She has a skill for painting, as per her name, Painter has no exact name to her. In a desperate time of struggle, she manifested the Little Red Riding Hood Gakard, and with the GakaDriver was able to transform into Kamen Rider Blanchette. She is the Protagonist of the Rider Series “Kamen Rider Academy”
== Personality ==
Rider Academy has described Painter as being “innocent” and still a “little sister.” to Gaka. Most of Painter's personality is shown through her childish nature as well as her fighting style. She is shown to be impulsive, naïve, and innocent; but when needed, she can be serious and dependable. Most of the time, Painter is shown to have extreme anxiety that usually affects the way she paints–for example, whenever Anxiety takes over Painter, she'll likely paint a more creepy painting that's eerily realistic. Usually, she likes to speak through her thoughts.
While possessed by Gaka, Gaka is in control; she tends to shorten every word she says and act rude upon others. She holds a generally hostile attitude to anyone that she speaks with, often seeing the other Riders at Rider Academy as people with dull eyes for not understanding true works of art and flaying her enemies apart to witness them in a macabre sense of artful ecstasy in any manner of gore.
While possessed by Whiterose, she is nice, but also bitchy. Never seeming to agree with Painter’s actions or decisions. She is sometimes; cold, stoic, and arrogant person representing the worst traits out of someone. Before showing herself fully to Painter, she was never seen smiling and always had either a calm or angry composure.
== Weapons ==
Rider Scythe “Type-12-A Calibur Blade”: A weapon from Rider Academy, only made for The Painter with diverse loadouts and setups. As its name implies, Rider Scythe's frame is colored rose red and has black trims, with its large scythe blade forged into a crescent shape. Unfortunately, due to the unpredictable appearance of Gaka, GakaDriver and The Gakards, the weapon is incapable of using the Gakards even with modification. The most notable property of The Rider Scythe is it's converting frame, which allows it to transform between three different modes:
* The “storage” mode, its most compact form convenient for transportation, is stored underneath Painter's cloak at her waist.
* The “rifle” mode, where it takes the form of a medium-length, straight-pull bolt-action sniper rifle. In this form, the absence of the scythe makes for more effective use of the rifle component. With modification, the sniper mode would appear at the hilt of the
* The “scythe” mode, its most expanded form, where it fully extends into the form of a scythe, allowing it to be used as a mid-to-close-range bladed polearm. This form also doubles as a long-barrel sniper rifle for long-range shots without giving up the melee capabilities of the scythe. If needed, the bottom of the shaft can unfold to add more cutting power in a close-quarters fight. 
* The “Snowboard” Mode, while it’s not a mode per se, with further modification, the snowboard mode allowed Painter to gain access to her own “Rider Machine” aside from the mass produced version of a Rider Machine from Rider Academy.
Gakaslayer: Borrowed from Gaka, the giant sword is heavy and impossible to be carried by normal humans, even students at Rider Academy, It was only used once to protect from an oncoming attack. This sword is used by and carried by Gaka, to her, the sword is light as a feather.
Rider Fists “Type-14-Y Calibur Gauntlets”: Another weapon developed for Painter, after discovering the Goldilocks And The Three Bear Gakard. Like the Rider Scythe, it is packed with a shotgun mode, able to easily gun down enemies. It is equipped whenever Painter transforms into Blanchette Ránshāo De Quántóu.
Rider Sword “Type-13-GS Calibur Ballistica'': Developed for Painter with the Discovery of the La Belle et la Bête Gakard by Rider Academy. The main part of the weapon consists of a semi-automatic pistol with a folding blade. The pistol lets out a large, prominent purple blast when fired. When the blade is folded, the weapon resembles a kama, with the pistol barrel pointed in the opposite direction of the edge. While in sword mode, it also offers a grappling hook to traverse with.
Rider Rapier “Type-15-MA Calibur Revolver'': A Weapon owned by the Whiterose, Rider Academy claims not to develop this weapon; but still, it remains clear it is the same weapon as the Rider Weapons. The Rider Rapier is a standard-sized for a rapier and primarily silver-gray in color. The hilt possesses four prongs that encase the revolver-like chamber around the ricasso instead of a bow type hand-guard that is common among most rapiers, in a manner somewhat alike to a swept hilt. This mechanism can be controlled by the sword-hand, enabling the User to seamlessly cycle the chamber in combat to change several types of elements encapsulated in small bottles called ‘Dust Bottles’
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== Items ==
* GakaDriver: The Transformation Belt GakaDriver is both The Painter's and Gaka's Transformation Belt that accesses both Kamen Rider Gaka/Blanchette with the Fading Picture Gakard and the Little Red Riding Hood Gakard. To transform, the user inserts the Gakard (Art of the card facing forward) into the GakaDriver, and pulls open the Driver to transform. 
* Gakards: Cards that are used by both Gaka and The Painter, notably, they have the design and resemblance of Hanafuda, a type of Japanese Playing Cards, the cards are also similar to that of the three Japanese painting styles, Kanou-style, Enzan-Shijou-style and Yamatoe-style.
* Dust Bottles: Little bottles of Elemental Magic used by Whiterose, each hold various elements of the Earth and can be used for attacks or finishers in the Rider Rapier.
== Skills ==
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Painter
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Super Speed: Through her training at Rider Academy, she earned the ability to use Super speed. While uncontrollable at first, with enough time; Painter managed to control it without issue. With Super Speed (Which is not affected by her Rider Form, Blanchette and only Gaka), she is able to blitz through enemies and attack them with decent enough combat skills.
Expert Marksmanship: With the Rider Scythe, comes improvement and eventual mastery of its gun mode, Painter exceeded what many other Marksman in Rider Academy would provide. Able to fire from far distances and hold the Rider Scythe’s Gun Mode with one hand. Painter can fire from far away, almost like a sniper and can perfectly aim at a fast moving target.
Decent Combatant: Training in Rider Academy has caused Painter to learn how to fight, mainly using the Rider Scythe or her legs, she doesn’t use her fists. Through all this, she has shown herself as an amazing student in Rider Academy.
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Gaka
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Expert Swordsmanship: Due to her use with the Gakaslayer, over time Gaka has become a better Swordsman.
Super Strength: Gaka's Strength exceeds that beyond a normal human as she is able to carry and wield the massive Gakaslayer. 
Possession: Gaka can possess the body of Painter, which allows her to transform into Kamen Rider Gaka. Theoretically, she can take over others bodies to allow those to transform into Kamen Rider Gaka, but this hasn't been proven yet.
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Whiterose
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Expert Swordsmanship: Like Gaka, Whiterose is equipped with Excellent Swordsmanship, able to slice through anything with the Rider Rapier.
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== Forms ==
The Painter's Insert Theme is: Guide My Way (Red Like Roses Part III)
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Gaka
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Kamen Rider Gaka
GakaRide: G-G-G-Gaka!
Rider Statistics
* Rider Height: 152.4 cm
* Rider Weight: 69.3 kg
* Ability Parameters
* Punching Power: 19.2 t
* Kicking Power: 42.1 t
* Maximum Jump Height: 42.5 m
* Maximum Running Speed: 100 m per 3.4 seconds
Kamen Rider Gaka is Gaka's Main Form accessed by the Fading Picture Gakard and the GakaDriver. In this form, The Painter is possessed by Gaka and is equipped with the Gakaslayer. Despite being called a Kamen Rider, Gaka does not have a helmet to protect herself, nor traditional armor. Instead, she is a spirit that takes the name of Kamen Rider due to her strength and sense of justice.
Kanou Style: Gaka charges the Gakaslayer and delivers a purple energy slash and summons Spider Webs which explode across the enemy. Several Eyes surround her as she slashes the air and slices the enemy in half
Enzan-Shijou Style: Gaka covers her leg with purple energy before performing a sidekick motion. Eight red energy spider legs are then generated from Gaka's leg and crush the enemy. Afterward, the enemy is covered with purple energy and electricity. A crimson energy web then appears around the enemy shortly before they explode.
Yamatoe Style: Gaka covers her arm with purple energy and approaches the enemy as eight purple energy spider legs are generated from her back. Gaka punches the enemy, with the spider legs bending forward to surround her fist. The punch produces an explosion of light purple energy upon impact.
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Blanchette
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Kamen Rider Blanchette
GakaRide: B-B-B-Blanchette!
Rider Statistics
* Rider Height: 162.56 cm
* Rider Weight: 53.07 kg
* Ability Parameters
* Punching Power: 2.2 t
* Kicking Power: 36.5 t
* Maximum Jump Height: 27.1 m
* Maximum Running Speed: 100 m per 2.6
Kamen Rider Blanchette is The Painter's Main Form accessed by the Little Red Riding Hood Gakard and the GakaDriver. In this form, The Painter is not possessed by Gaka nor controlled by her. Equipped with the (Modified) Rider Scythe. Although both Blanchette and Gaka have the same niche of being Kamen Riders that aren’t traditional Kamen Riders, both excel in combat and are able to hold off hordes of enemies for long amounts of time, capable of taking life threatening hits with ease.
Little Red Riding Style: Painter jumps into the air with the help of the Rider Scythe in its Snowboard Mode, performing a 720° and kicking the enemy back and launching her into the air, finishing it by switching the Rider Scythe into its sniper mode to headshot the enemy.
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Kamen Rider Blanchette Ránshāo De Quántóu
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GakaRide: R-R-R-Ránshāo De Quántóu!
Rider Statistics 
* Rider Height: 162.56 cm
* Rider Weight: 53.07 kg
Ability Parameters
* Punching Power: 25.5 t
* Kicking Power: 12.9 t
* Maximum Jump Height: 1.82 m
* Maximum Running Speed: 100 m per 3.5 seconds
Kamen Rider Blanchette Ránshāo De Quántóu is The Painter’s Auxiliary Form, accessed by the Goldilocks And The Three Bears Gakard and the GakaDriver. In this form, The Painter’s punching power increases tenfold, while her kicking power decreases. Painter is also equipped with the Rider Fists “Type-14-Y Calibur Gauntlets”. This form excels in taking down hordes. 
Ránshāo De Quántóu Style: Painter shotguns the enemy with the Rider Fists, spiral punching them into the air and finishing it off with a punch to the ground.
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Blanchette La Belle et la Bête
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Kamen Rider Blanchette La Belle et la Bête
GakaRide: L-L-L-La Belle et la Bête!
Rider Statistics 
* Rider Height: 162.56 cm
* Rider Weight: 53.07 kg
Ability Parameters
* Punching Power: 2.5 t
* Kicking Power: 39.5 t
* Maximum Jump Height: 4.32 m
* Maximum Running Speed: 100 m per 5.5 seconds
Kamen Rider Blanchette La Belle et la Bête is The Painter’s Second Auxiliary Form, accessed by the La Belle et la Bête Gakard and GakaDriver, equipped with the Rider Sword “Type-13-GS Calibur Ballistica'', while her punching power decreases significantly, in trade; her kicking power increases. This form excels at speed and climbing
Belle el la Bête Style: First, firing at the enemy with the Rider Sword's Pistol Knife mode, Painter then follows it up with several claw attacks and a devastating kick to the chest, then a slash with the Rider Sword.
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Blanchette Schneewittchen
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Kamen Rider Blanchette Schneewittchen 
GakaRide: S-S-S-Schneewittchen!
Rider Statistics 
* Rider Height: 162.56 cm
* Rider Weight: 53.07 kg
Ability Parameters
* Punching Power: 2.5 t
* Kicking Power: 9.5 t
* Maximum Jump Height: 98.32 m
* Maximum Running Speed: 100 m per 5.5 seconds
Kamen Rider Blanchette Schneewittchen is The Painter’s Third Auxiliary accessed by the Snow White Gakard and GakaDriver, while possessed by Whiterose. Equipped with the Rider Rapier “Type-15-MA Calibur Revolver'', trading off every attack stat for expert swordsmanship and high jump height.
Schneewittchen Style: Switching between each Elemental Dust Bottles, Whiterose slashes the enemy into the air and jumps high into the air with the enemy, slashing them over and over and over until they explode. 
 
== Backstory ==
Appearing somewhere between 2023-2024, The Painter was an enigmatic figure of no apparent origin aside from a mysterious portal that appeared in the Outer Forests of Rider Academy, which were filled with Monsters called Kaijins, monsters that plagued Japan into a new era of Medieval. Rider Academy caught wind of her activities, notably her gifted ability of painting in the school campus, which she wasn't even allowed to and just stumbled upon. She was taken into Rider Academy and confronted, questioned about three things. How did she get into campus, Who are her parents, What was her intended goal?
Surprisingly, Painter would ask all of the questions aside from the second one. Explaining to the Academy that she had no parents, in fact; her appearance involved her getting chased out of the Outer Forests and into the Campus as guards would mistake her for a student. The Higher ups sighed and decided to enroll Painter into the Academy with her consent. 
Scientists at Rider Academy were able to identify Painter's age, height and weight. Estimated around 19 years old, 5 '4 and 53 kg (117 lbs).
2 months into Rider Academy, Painter; despite being a new student would manage herself and her studies quite well, gaining the ability of Super Speed through training, she was unable to control it at first but managed to quickly get a hand on it. Able to excel through the many training routines the Academy presented her with, they decided to produce the Rider Scythe “Type-12-A Calibur” and hand it to Painter, officially making her a Huntress of the Kaijins, there was one more obstacle to tackle; becoming a ‘Rider’, which was the most difficult test in Rider Academy and about only 50~ students have become one. 
To truly prove herself, the Rider Academy sent her into the Outer Forests with her abilities. Painter would participate in this test with 50 other students, to defeat and survive against Kaijins, despite the struggle, Painter would nearly die once she made it to the Abandoned City.
Overwhelmed by the Kaijins, a Giant purple sword would be tossed towards Painter as she used it to protect herself from an incoming attack. Blinded by the dust, a woman in purple clothing would hold onto the sword with Painter. Introducing themself as Gaka, Painter would be amazed by her and how she Defeated the incoming Kaijins. Gaka would form a contract with Painter, offering to use her power to protect her and let her stay inside Painter's body.
Accepting the Contract, The now possessed Painter would transform into Kamen Rider Gaka with the GakaDriver and Gakards. Returning to the Academy, they noticed Gaka and decided to do further research on the two, keeping a strict eye on them, but letting both attend the Academy to fight against the Kaijins, and a better world.
After Gaka’s disappearance, The Painter continued to fight against the Kaijins as Kamen Rider Blanchette. Eventually meeting another spirit that would make a contract with Painter; Whiterose. In return, she handed Painter the Schneewittchen Gakard, but also wanted to find the Father who left her at such a young age. Painter agreed with Whiterose’s deal, having each others back as they fought against Kaijins.
== Notes ==
* Painter was inspired by: Legend, Decade, Ruby Rose (RWBY) and several renaissance artists along with Precure
* The Rider Scythe in it's Snowboard mode counts as her Primary Rider Machine.
* Painter is affected with Arcus Senilis, a condition that is only seen in older adults.