Chapter 4
Author's Note: - thoughts-
Word or phrase emphasis
DATS HQ:
Thomas was still thinking about that Kyuubimon that had saved him, Gaogamon, Yoshino, and Lalamon. Of course, he'd been informed of the three missing raptors. It seemed one of them had a partner at least. Though why did they not join up with DATS to begin with. They had no training to fight the Digimon that came through.
Makoto's Apartment:
Makoto smiles as she looks at the Palmon that had come through a week after the dance. She'd decided to let Palmon tend to her plants and she had a Burgermon living with her as well, she'd come through two days before the dance. This meant that she didn't always have to cook for herself. Conejo, Makoto knew, had a Gatomon and Dobermon living with her. The others they hadn't been able to talk down and they stored their eggs at Conejo's place. Why DATS thought violence was the only answer she honestly didn't understand.
Damon Home:
Marcus grins as he looks at his girlfriend and current sparring partner. Marcus had taught her how to defend herself other than a female's instinctive knowledge to nail a guy in the 'nads. Sure, he may be a brawler, but he did have formal training and it was this he used to teach Conejo. She was also learning Tai Chi and was working on mixing the two with her sensei's help. He also happened to like the fact that she only wore a Sports Bra to spar with him as well. How she managed to make it so he hadn't noticed, then again, Sports Bras had a tendency to be tight as well.
As they spar Marcus refuses to let himself be distracted yet, he forgot one thing, Conejo was an avid manga addict and she read a lot of ninja manga, which included Kunoichis using seduction to their advantage. Sarah watches from the back porch as Conejo fights dirty without seeming to. She could see Marcus was getting flustered and then quite suddenly her son is face down on the ground, his arms twisted up behind him while Conejo places a foot on his back to gain leverage. " Shimatta, 'Nejo. " Marcus says.
Conejo smiles, " Give up, Marcus? "
Marcus groans at this, " Yes, I do. May I just say that while I do like the fact you can actually kick my ass just please don't do so in public. "
" Never, Marcus. " Conejo says, rolling her shoulders after she releases him. The topaz eyed girl sighs, " I'll head back to my place and clean up, then we can go over to Mako-chan's. "
" Sounds good, 'Nejo. " Marcus says.
The former Sailor Moon dashes off to her apartment and gets cleaned up, she also leaves food out for Gatomon and Dobermon whom knew to act like a human world cat and dog if maid service came through. She slips into a purple t-shirt, putting a lavender jacket on over that, black skinny jeans, black and silver sneakers with purple fingerless gloves having silver cuffs. She also had on black tulip earrings and a matching choker. She had pressed the Blue Violet Marcus had given her on the night of the dance in one of her dictionaries, placing it between two sheets of wax paper. Her Data Link is in a cell phone holder clipped at the small of her back.
" I'm off you two, remember, you two can't talk if anyone other than me, Marcus, or Makoto is around. " Conejo says.
Juuban:
Aino Minako, as Sailor Venus has gotten a full report from Luna as to what Sailor Moon's home life had been like. The blonde wasn't liking what she was hearing. Then Mercury had told her that the Tsukinos acted as though they hadn't even had a daughter. " Artemis, if what Luna and Mercury told us is true then Usagi will never want to come back. Her parents aren't even sad that their own daughter ran away. There's been no missing persons report filed either. "
The white feline sighs, " I concur with that assessment. I've been watching them and Luna told me that no pictures of Usagi even remain on display. I hate to say it but, our hime is better off where she is. "
" Fantastic, Artemis, what the hell am I supposed to do? I'm ready to throttle Mars' damn throat. If that's anything like what Usagi had to put up with then I can understand a lot easier why she left. I've been going over my memories of the Silver Millennium and the hime, she never loved Endymion. She stiffened whenever he touched her or kissed her. "
Artemis sits up at this news, " Are you absolutely certain about that, Minako? "
" Hai, I am. She wanted absolutely nothing to do with him, but yet she still took all those trips to Earth. " Minako says.
Artemis frowns, " What if she did fall for a Terran, just not Endymion. It's not that far of a stretch. "
" Okay, true, so that would mean she's with her soul mate right now. Dammit, Queen Serenity royally fucked over her daughter, didn't she? She wanted that damn alliance so badly that she forced her daughter to comply. "
" Either that or the hime was waiting for the opportune moment to challenge her mother for the throne. Only Beryl and Metalia attacked the Silver Alliance before she could do so. " Artemis points out.
" Can we trust the Outers other than Saturn? I know Uranus never liked Endymion but on the same token she never went against the Queen either. " Minako muses out loud.
Artemis curses under his breath at this, Minako raised a very good point, could the Outer Senshi be trusted other than Saturn? " I'm not sure but we should find Saturn and awaken her. She was always able to keep Mars in line. "
" Do so, but do it the right way. Check her out first though, I've been feeling as though one of my team has been possessed. " Minako admits.
" Damn, I'll do that, if she has been then I'll do it the Mind Meld way and have Saturn obliterate her unwanted guest. " Artemis states.
DATS HQ:
General Yushima frowns as he reflects upon what had been happening. Apparently the Digital World had called upon those that would not be affiliated with DATS. They had yet to catch any of the three rookie Digidestines on film or anywhere else, yet they would help them if they were in dire straits. The higher ups were not thrilled with any of this, but what could they do. Taiyō-san was apparently very technologically savvy and was blocking all attempts at tracking them. Yoshino was sidelined for the moment due to that fight with SkullMeramon. They had gone into that one without enough intel. Neither one of them were capable of digivolving their partners to Ultimate.
In fact, currently, he was the only one capable of this feat though he knew it wouldn't be long before Marcus figured out the Full Charge, he did happen to be Spencer's kid after all. General Yushima sighs before finally deciding that he needed to send Thomas undercover at the local school. There was really no other choice. They needed to get those three with DATS, now.
Makoto's Apartment:
Makoto smiles when she sees whom was knocking at her door. Marcus, Conejo, and herself had quickly become friends. Conejo had also made Makoto's apartment a dead zone to DATS as well. " I think we can all safely say that even though DATS operatives appear to be trained they are getting their collective asses handed to them. I know I've saved the new blonde twice. " Conejo states.
" I've saved him once, though there was a young woman with him. It was the night of the dance, the woman was out cold. " Makoto adds.
" I've had to save his ass as well, " Marcus admits, " I also had to save this dark purple haired woman, she had a black and white Data Link. Her partner happens to be a BlackPawnChessmon whom digivolved up to BlackKnightmon. They really don't seem to know that this takes risk and not regs. "
" Noticed that too, huh? It's really prevalent with the blonde. He dithers around way too much when a snap decision is needed. " Conejo says.
" Guess it's a good thing that we're here to pick up their slack and save their asses, huh? " Makoto says.
Conejo smirks as she pulls out three watch like devices, " I managed to hack into DATS, they can manipulate memories kinda like the Obliviate spell in Harry Potter. These watches will stop that from occurring as well as make sure no recordings of any sort can occur. I gave Sarah and Kristy necklaces that do the same thing. I figured watches would be more practical for us. "
" Well, damn, guess we do need to know our enemy. " Marcus says.
" They want us to join them badly. They may send blondie in undercover, which could get annoying fast. " Conejo adds.
Marcus grins, " Hey, I have a new girlfriend, which means you and I have plenty to talk about. Mako-chan is your new female friend so you two have plenty to talk about as well. "
" Who knows, he may have a decent personality and I may just be able to finally have a boyfriend, even if for only a little while. " Makoto adds.
" Hiding our Data Links will have to be a top priority. " Marcus ripostes.
" I carry mine in a cell phone holder. " Conejo says simply.
Marcus and Makoto both face palm at this, why the hell hadn't they thought of that? The three of them were ranged on the floor, Conejo had been pulled onto Marcus' lap which was fine by her. Makoto honestly had no problem with this as she could literally tell that they were meant to be. Most teenagers would be making out constantly, not them. Just being with each other was enough unless one of them ends up nearly getting hurt, then a make out session occurs just to ascertain that the other was all right.
Marcus runs a hand lazily through Conejo's hair, something he had enjoyed even before they started dating, though he still needed to come up with something else for them to do. He knew Conejo happened to be a manga addict, as stated earlier, perhaps he could work with that, though just a day of mall trawling would work too. He knew Conejo wouldn't complain though, she just liked spending time with him.
Negaverse:
Zoisite frowns heavily, the last several battles with the senshi had been without Sailor Moon present. Where was she and why had she vanished? This puzzled the blonde Shittenou massively. Unless she'd had a falling out with Mars and refused to do her senshi duty any longer. Then there was the question of Sailor Venus, was she also Sailor V? With Venus' addition the senshi were winning quicker against the youma. He had yet to find a Crystal Carrier, even with the black crystalline object provided by Metalia-sama. Beryl had tried to find a Carrier when Zoisite could get no results and she was met with the same thing.
Zoisite knew that they couldn't win without the crystal, but why could the carriers not be found?
Toshima District:
The three friends were currently out patrolling for Digimon that came through. All three were also wearing ear buds that Conejo had tweaked, they operated somewhat differently, well on planetary magic, and as of the moment could not be hacked. Conejo was patrolling from the roofs, as that gave her the best vantage point, something that Mars had been unable to comprehend. Mercury had her computer to find youma, Mars could sense them. Her, well, the jewels in her hair had allowed her to hear trouble and it was just recently that she had been able to sense danger. Her dreams were getting clearer too, she didn't want to believe that she was the Moon Princess.
The dark haired girl with topaz eyes nearly snarls when she sees a blonde with orange eyes nearly getting her ass handed to her. Her partner appeared to be a white version of the purple haired woman's partner Marcus had told her and Makoto about. Conejo sighs and clenches her fist, her silver DNA charge active, her Data Link in her left hand, " Lunamon, realize. "
Then she smirks and slams her DNA covered hand down on top of her Data Link, " DNA Charge! "
" Lunamon digivolve to…Lekismon. "
Lekismon immediately assesses the situation and leaps into battle, silently summoning and then sending her Moon Night Bomb attack at the Shawjamon that was attacking WhiteKnightmon. Megumi stares at the pink rabbit on steroids that was literally tearing the enemy she'd had trouble with apart. Conejo watches from the rooftop she was on, these DATS members were literally hopeless, weren't they? How the hell had they gotten anything done before she, Marcus, and Mako-chan had gotten their Data Links?
Marcus rolls his eyes as he sees the damn blonde getting himself in over his head again. Didn't they take the time to assess whether or not they could win? You couldn't just fight straightforward all the time. His spars with Conejo had taught him that much. If blondie would get knocked out then he would have a chance to charge his DNA and digivolve Agumon. He and Agumon both knew they could not be seen, otherwise they could be apprehended or worse, end up working for DATS. Marcus had no burning desire to work for the government and be constrained by useless rules.
Finally the moment he had been waiting for arrived and he rushes in, punches the enemy digimon and then digivolves his partner before disappearing into the shadows again. GeoGreymon quickly sets about dealing with this opponent.
DATS HQ:
Commander Sampson and General Yushima are both watching the events unfold, stunned. Lekismon had stepped in to save Megumi, Kyuubimon had done the same for Miki and now GeoGreymon with Thomas. " General, where have we gone wrong that we can't win against these digimon? "
" Simple, this is a mere job to them. For the other three humans that are partnered with those digimon it is a calling. Digiworld itself gave them their Data Links. I know one of the children is Marcus Damon, Spencer's son, but he will never join us. There are too many constrictions placed upon us. This is what hinders us and stops us from reaching our full potential. " General Yushima replies.
Commander Sampson blinks, " Wait, the Digital World itself has called them? "
Kudamon looks astonished at this as well, as a Royal Knight sent to Earth undercover he was surprised the Digital World would choose human champions.
Makoto's Location:
Makoto watches as Kyuubimon dances with her opponent and her eyes narrow when her partner is slammed into the ground. Unknown to her at the same time GeoGreymon and Lekismon went down as well. In three separate locations bursts of light rise up colored orange, silver, and forest green.
Then all three humans gather up their new power into their hands and slam them down on their Data Links, " DNA…Full Charge! "
" Kyuubimon digivolve to…Taomon! "
" Lekismon digivolve to…Crescemon! "
" GeoGreymon digivolve to…RizeGreymon! "
At all three locations the human partners all stand defiant but unseen to DATS surveillance. Megumi's eyes widen as the rabbit on steroids becomes even deadlier, " Lunatic Dance. " Crescemon whispers.
Miki stares in stunned silence at the fox turned into something like a priestess, " Talisman of Light! "
Thomas wakes up just in time to see RizeGreymon finish his evolution and tear into the enemy digimon with his Trident Revolver. This was the end of the fights and the digimon gather the eggs before disappearing. Thomas blinks, what the hell had just happened, " Gaogamon, what happened? "
" GeoGreymon digivolved again, but before that he saved our asses, again. At least it's not that damn Kyuubimon saving me this time. " Gaogamon reports before turning back into Gaomon.
" Damn, why can't we handle these fights anymore? " Thomas mutters before recalling Gaomon into his Data Link.
Juuban:
Venus was currently cursing Mars silently, this was entirely her fault for hot dogging it. What exactly pissed off the Princess of Venus. Well, she had been set up to quietly take out the youma Mercury had alerted them to when Mars just had to give a damn speech. Whenever Usagi had given those speeches there had been innocents in danger and that was to give them the time needed to get away. Venus could not believe how stupid Mars was acting. Damn, she was starting to actually feel sorry for her hime having to deal with this level of stupidity. At least Mercury had kept quiet. In fact the girl was typing away on her computer trying to determine the youma's weakness.
Artemis was also pissed at the Martian, " Luna, what the hell have you been teaching these girls? Have you taught them any stealth at all? "
Luna winces, " Stealth was never needed as generally the youma was already attacking when the girl became aware of them and there were generally innocent civilians nearby as well. "
" You still should have taught them, as this entire battle could have been avoided. " Artemis points out.
" Fire Soul! "
" Seriously, she shouts out her attacks? Haven't you worked with them on whispering said attacks? " Artemis asks.
" They have to live their lives as well. Otherwise their identities could be discovered. " Luna hisses at the male feline.
Artemis concedes this point, especially when it had come to Usagi. This wasn't the Silver Millennium, but damn, Mars was a loose cannon that needed to be dealt with and soon. " Crescent Beam! "
Artemis winces, Venus was pissed if she was shouting her attacks. He couldn't blame her, this whole mess could have been avoided if Mars hadn't jumped the gun on them. The youma is destroyed then and there, " Shrine, now, Mars! " Venus damn near hissed this out.
Mars blanches remembering the last reaming out she had gotten from this blonde. Mercury gathers up both cats and was quick to head to the shrine. Her new leader was infuriated and she had every right to be as well. Mars had made that battle much harder. There were times that Mercury swore Sailor Moon had wanted to rip the fire senshi's head off for her hot dogging tendencies. Venus was actually taking the flame scout to task and Mercury could only be happy about this.
Toshima Ward:
Makoto, Marcus, and Conejo reconvene at Conejo's apartment, placing the eggs they had gained with the others, " At least we all managed to unlock a new level of power. " Marcus says.
" Yeah, seeing as how the DATS operatives are getting their asses handed to them. If we wouldn't patrol then they would have all been in serious trouble. I had to save a woman with blonde hair and orange eyes, she had a WhiteKnightmon for a partner. " Conejo says.
" The government apparently is too inept to get the job done. " Makoto states.
" Which just means that we'll have to be ever alert. " Marcus adds, running a hand through his hair.
Conejo sets out more food for Gatomon and Dobermon, two days' worth, before grabbing her school stuff, she had her homework done. She just felt like spending the night at Marcus' place. Marcus grins at this, " You just don't want to cook, do you? "
Conejo looks at him, " I am a disaster in the kitchen. Why do you think I always get to your place early? It's so I can have food that is actually fit for human consumption. "
" That's why you rarely have us over. " Makoto says.
" Yep, though if you want to supply the goodies we can meet here more often, its' just we can't let ourselves fall into patterns. Since Marcus and I are in fact dating us coming and going from each other's places isn't that farfetched. Still, we can't fall into patterns. " Conejo states firmly.
" Very true, 'Nejo. We had better get to my place then, it is getting late after all. " Marcus says.
" Yeah, we should get going. See you at school tomorrow. " Makoto says.
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