Hello. Welcome to my 2nd R.O.D. fic. To be honest, I was intrigued about this 26-episode anime series since downloading its ending songs "Moment In the Sun" and "Confidence" at www. rippersanime .
com. Well, I got the chance to watch it on Animax-Asia. There I was hooked on it, but sadly, I had to struggle to watch it on weekends, since the series was aired every Thursday at 7 pm, and since I came
home at about 9 pm, well, I had to pull the stops and forced myself to wake up in the weekend mornings to catch a glimpse of that series.
Anyway, like I said, this will be my 2nd R.O.D. fic, but I did make some fics that featured the Paper Sisters and Yumiko as guest stars (go to Ghost Stories, under the fanfic entry titled St. Valentine's
Massacre; and to Detective School Q under the fic title Koudoutai) after making my first fic, The Fetus of God.
Seriously, this Koudoutai story actually started in Detective School Q, and you're wondering why I'm involving R.O.D. in this story. Well, I decided on doing another experiment. What kind? If you
happen to read and/or collect comics from Marvel or DC Comics, you'll see that some characters who appeared in one particular series ended up appearing in other series.
For example: Hydro Man and Sandman. Both started as Spider-Man villains, and first appeared in Spider-Man comics, yet they ended up appearing on Fantastic Four in a , well…almost, regular basis, and
even ended up becoming the Fantastic Four's nemesis (both were members of the Frightful Four).
Another example is Thomas Fireheart, aka Puma. He was another Spider-Man character, and first appeared in a Spider-Man comic, yet he appeared in other comic series, such as the Avengers #307, where
he, along with Captain America, Thor, and Gilgamesh the Forgotten One, fought the U-Foes, the Incredible Hulk's secondary opponents.
The Koudoutai villains, the Zodiac, started as the principal nemesis of Detective School Q and Digimon, so I decided to give them more exposure by featuring them in other anime fics as guest villains, so
as to introduce OC (original characters) from my other fics and brought them here to interact with other anime characters of other anime series. Also, in Koudoutai, Yumiko and the Paper Sisters appeared
briefly there, and pledge to offer their assistance to the Detective School Q characters in nailing the culprits (The Zodiac).
Also, in my previous fic, The Fetus of God, the Paper Sisters and Yumiko had already met the DSQ characters, so both parties started as acquaintances and ended up as friends and allies.
And finally, this fic is a side story, connecting this fic to Koudoutai. So after this fic has reached it's conclusion, I'll be returning to Detective School Q to resume writing the Koudoutai story. Then I may
bring the R.O.D. crew in on Detective School Q fic as guest characters.
If you like my pervious fic, then you're going to enjoy this one.
Also note: Since the TV series hasn't reached its conclusion yet, I'll make some alterations as not to cause conflict between the story of this fic, and the TV series once I've watched the finale of the TV
series.
In this fic, the British Library still exists, but the main heroines are no longer fugitives. Junior is now allied with our heroines, but Joker still pursues both Joker and other means to achieve immortality. The
British Library is forced to released its holdon Japan after the Japanese President was pressured by the Prime Minister, the Emperor, and the Prince after learning the BL's intentions of achieving power
through Literary terrorism. Though both Japan and England still maintained its diplomatic relationship.
In parting before you start reading this fic, here are the fic titles were the Zodiac conflict started before leading to events that are about to commence here:
- Detective School Q: Koudoutai.
- Digimon: Fallen Angel
For more information about the Zodiac, and how they made a name for themselves, as well as about their weapons and power-ups, go to Detective School Q, under the fic title Koudoutai. There you'll find
the info there.
For those who are not familiar with the Zodiac under their original, Japanese names, I'll provide the Zodiac names with their English translations:
- Mizugameza - Aquarius
- Ohitsujiza - Aries
- Kaniza - Cancer
- Yagiza - Capricorn
- Futagoza - Gemini
- Shishiza - Leo
- Tenbinza - Libra
- Uoza - Pisces
- Iteza - Sagittarius
- Sazoriza - Scorpio
- To-Rasu - Taurus
- Otomeza - Virgo
Disclaimer: R.O.D. is owned by J.C. Staff and Aniplex Prelude to Terror
Three months have passed after Dan Detective School was demolished violently in Japan by armored terrorists calling themselves the Zodiac, Yumiko Readman was now working with Dan Detective
Company (DDC), the parent company of Dan Detective School (DDS).
DDS was violently demolished due to an attack by the Zodiac, and since after that incident, Yumiko and the Paper Sisters (except for Anita, who resumed her schooling) began to work for DDC while
conducting an investigation that would lead to clues on finding the Zodiac's base. Nenene Sumiregawa resumed writing novels, and even wrote one based on events before and after DDS' "destruction".
Nenene hoped that she would make enough money so that half of her earnings will go to DDC, and DDC will have enough funds to speed up the reconstruction of DDS (a/n: although the Japanese
government already pledged to donate their money to help reconstruct DDS, the reconstruction process was somewhat slowed down due to red tape, economic crisis, and other financial situation that
Japan is currently facing right now due to the British Library's influence, and the damage to government properties brought about by the Zodiac).
Yumiko was also surprised to hear that Mimi and Wallace, who were among the Digi-Destined Chosens, were attacked by the Zodiac, resulting in Wallace ended in a comatose (see Digimon, under the fic
title Fallen Angel).
A representative from DDS America paid DDC a visit, and was also helping Morihiko Dan, founder of DDS, in locating a temporary school so that they can have classes there, as well as reporting to
Principal Dan about the Zodiac's attack on America, and seriously injuring one of the Digi-Destined Chosens. Maggie and Michelle seemed to enjoy working at DDC, since there are several book about
detective themes that are available for reading.
But unknown to the general public, particularly DDS, DDC, and the other heroes involved, The Zodiac are starting to gain some edge within the underworld and are about to get involved in a global
assignment that would pay them financially.
Zodiac HQ, in an abandoned military base in Mt. Asahidake, Three armored figures were talking about the recent events in Japan, as well in America, particularly New York City. They are members of the
Zodiac. Sasoriza, Mizugameza, and Otomeza were discussing about how they were close in killing Mimi Tachikawa, of the Digi-Destined Chosens. Ohitsujiza repeatedly explained that fighting the
combined forces of Angemon, Angewomon, Stingmon and Garurumon would be too much worth the risk, and had told them to fall back lest they spend time in jail, and forced to reveal the location of their
base to various law enforcements. Mizugameza then said that he was satisfied with beating up Palmon, while Otomeza was amusing the others by mockingly mimicking Mimi's cries of mercy. Sasoriza
agreed, as he was sufficiently satisfied in exacting vengeance on Mimi by taking out Wallace. Then all of the sudden, Uoza appeared, carrying what appeared to be a tape recorder. Uoza then played the
recorder, playing the recorded voices of the Zodiac's discussion just now. Sasoriza looked annoyed at Uoza's actions. Uoza then surprised the Zodiac members by switching voices. "Very good. So it
was true…" says Uoza in his original voice, then his voice switched form a Japanese accent to a British one. "…that the Zodiac is a force to be reckoned with.". The four armored Zodiac members were
alarmed over the apparent "breech of security", and that Uoza's appearance changed into that of a normal-looking British agent. He raised his hands up in a gesture of surrender. "Calm down my Japanese
friends. I came in peace. I was sent by here, on behalf of the British Library. My employer…" The British agent was cut off when Sasoriza tackled him to the floor. Otomeza lightly pressed the tip of her
Naginata on the British agent's neck. "This better be good." Sasoriza growled. "Sasoriza, everyone, please calm down. I believed that this man was sent here by an eccentric individual named Joseph
Carpenter. Release him". A voice appeared from the shadow, slowly revealing a green and white armored figure. It was To-Rasu. Sasoriza carefully released the agent, and To-Rasu politely helped him up.
"I heard about the British Library. And I do see potentials about your organization. A pity that our leaders failed to see the light, and forced to break its ties with you.". The agent smiled at To-Rasu's
reply and said, "It's only temporary, Mr. To-Rasu. But let's get things straight here. Yes, Mr. Carpenter sent me here after he was impressed by your performance in defeating and crippling Dan Detective
School. He was so impressed that he decided to hire you for some…certain errands." Sasoriza didn't like the idea of being referred as errand workers, but To-Rasu raised his arm sideway, and motioned
the agent to continue his statement. "Don't feel down, my Zodiac friends. After you completed this…offer, he'll pay you more than just a million yen. Mr. Carpenter is more than willing to help you in
other things that you longed to achieve.". To-Rasu considered the statement, and glanced at his armored allies; Ohitsujiza flashed a thumb's up, Sasoriza gave a thumb's down, while Otomeza and
Mizugameza were silent. Tenbinza approached and said, "As you can see, my allies' response to your offer is balanced. So therefore, cannot accept your offer just yet. We must first meet your employer,
and if the offer that your employer showed to us is convincing enough, we'll consider accepting it.". The British Agent then contacted Mr. Carpenter on his mobile phone and told Carpenter about what
happened, and Carpenter then told the agent to give the phone to To-Rasu. Intrigued, To-Rasu talked to Carpenter, and after 20 minutes of discussion, To-Rasu gave the phone back to the agent, and
then turned his attention to his allies. "Ohitsujiza, contact the rest of the Zodiac. By tomorrow, we will travel to England. We will meet with Mr. Carpenter and receive our first paid assignment.." To-Rasu
announced. Ohitsujiza then accompanied the agent outside their base after ensuring that he wasn't a spy. The agent then left for England to submit his report on what happened. Ohitsujiza then
contacted the rest of the Zodiac members and announced that they'll all be assembling here at HQ tomorrow morning.
To Be Continued…
R.O.D. ending song
Moments In The Sun by Kazami with HOME GROWN
taisetsu ni shiteita mono ha
itsumo koboreochite yuku
demo kimi to no omoide dake ha
kono mune no oku ni tsuyokuaru
suzushiku natte kita umi
hashaideta futari no kage
kimi no sukoshi yake sugita hada to
shizunde iku yuuhi ni toketa
kono te wo zutto hanasanai mama
otona ni natte iketara ii no ni
hizashi no naka de oikaketa
kimi no sugata sagashite
koi ga owaru yokanshite
yorisotta yone
sukina kimochi ha itsudemo
setsuna sa tsurete shimau kedo
dakedo kimi ga ita bun dake
mae yori yasashiku naretan da
kimi ga nokoshita kabe no rakugaki
tokidoki yubi de nazotte miruyo
hizashi no naka de mitsuketa
futari no basho oboeteru?
ima ni mo kikoeteki souna ano waraigoe
saigo no yoru ha otagaini tada
damatta mama de senaka awaseta
hizashi no naka de oikaketa
kimi no sugata sagashite
koi ga owaru yokanshite
yorisotta yone
hizashi no naka de mitsuketa
futari no basho oboeteru?
ima ni mo kikoeteki souna ano waraigoe
futari dake no natsu no owari
oboete iru yo
Looks like the British Library is has found a new ally in the Zodiac to do an assignment that would not attract Yumiko an/or the Paper Sisters' attention. But what does Carpenter (or rather, the Joker) have
in mind? What is the reason for hiring a an armored Japanese crime cartel to do the BL's work for them? Find out in the next chapter.
In the meantime, reviews are warmly welcomed