Sword Art Online: Unforeseen Content

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AN: Before this chapter gets going, I have an honest question to ask, what do you all think of A Tai and Lisbeth/Rika pairing? The Keeper of Worlds mentioned it in the last chapter review, and I'm thinking maybe. I know a few people wanted him to be paired with Sinon, but like I said, this isn't going to follow the Hollow Fragment Universe, and I wanted something sooner. If not, why not Sugoha? Or maybe Meico from Tri? I'd appreciate a response with a review.

-May 20th 11:15 AM Floor 50: Agil's Shop-

Agil went to the front of his store, to see Gaomon once again working the register.

"That will be 3000 cor." Gaomon said, accepting the player's money.

"Thanks big guy." The player said, taking her purchase and leaving.

"Another satisfied customer." Agil said with a smirk.

"And business is booming once more." Gaomon said with a smirk. However it was here, Gaomon's nose pointed in a direction as the dog like Digimon sniffed around.

"What's up?" Agil asked confused.

"We got a Digimon nearby." Gaomon said, tensing up. Agil rushed out the front door, with Gaomon leading the way. To their surprise, it was a winged gremlin like Digimon terrorizing a player. Or more accurately, the Digimon was trying to steal the player's weapon.

"Ok, who's tiny?" Agil asked, looking at his Digivice.

Vilemon

Level Champion

Attribute: Virus

Type: Evil

Attacks: Nightmare Shocker, Scratch Beat

"Ok small fry, leave him alone!" Gaomon ordered. "Rolling Upper!" Gaomon rolled forward and attack, slamming Vilemon into a wall.

"Not cool hairball." Vilemon groaned, getting up. "You're just lucky I'm busy."

"Busy getting beat." Agil said, pulling out his ax.

"Whatever, I'm out of here." Vilemon shot back, taking flight.

Agil propped Gaomon onto his shoulders and tossed him at Vilemon. "Double Backhand!" Gaomon's tornado like attack narrowly missed the Digimon. Vilemon flew away, and Gaomon landed with some difficulties.

"Are you ok?" Agil asked, going over to the player Vilemon attacked.

"Yeah, it's just been a weird day." The man said, getting to feet. "First, this guy comes up to me, demanding money from some job I paid him to do back when the game first started and now this."

"What did the guy look like?" Agil asked confused, under the impression Kibaou might have had a hand in this, as Gaomon walked over.

"I only got a quick look at him." The player admitted, "But he reminded me of a beardless dwarf."

"Dwarf?" Agil asked confused.

-Floor 1 Aincrad Liberation Front HQ 11:36 AM-

Thinker looked over Taiki's Digivice, being given a look of Gazimon

Gazimon

Level: Rookie

Attribute: Virus

Type: Mammal

Attacks: Electric Stun Blast, Pitfall

"I'm sorry, but I've never seen this creature before." He admitted after a while. "And I was never on good enough terms with Kibaou to ask where he lives." After the talk with Meramon, Taiki, Asuna, Kirito, Silica, and their partners decided to ask about Kibaou from the guild he used to be a part of. Klein had to do something with guild, while Lisbeth and Agil had to work overtime in their shops because of Witchmon's treachery. Well as far as the others knew.

"Kibaou mainly kept to himself." Yulier said with a finger at her chin. She then snapped her fingers. "But Kobatz might know."

"Kobatz?" Asuna asked.

Thinker nodded. "Back when Kibaou was a higher up member, Kobatz was one of his top men."

"If anyone might know something, it should be." Yuilier began, only for a member of the army to come rushing in.

"Kobatz has been captured, by one of those things and." The man said pointing at the Digimon, then taking several deep breaths.

"Dude, that is really rude." Huckmon began.

It was then, the man finished his sentence. "Kibaou."

Everyone tensed up at that statement. "Did he have some strange grey dog thing with him?" Asuna asked confused and concerned.

"No, I didn't see how Kibaou jumped us, but he did." The solider said, trying to calm down and explain.

"What floor?" Taiki said determined and angry, gripping his sword.

"Floor 30, near Shadow Caverns." The man said.

"I've been there." Taiki admitted. "Good place for getting throwing weapons."

"Let's go." Agumon said with the remaining members of the defenders not far behind. However, Yulier and Thinker noticed a wicked grin on the soldier's face.

-Floor 50 Agil's shop 12:30 PM-

"Ok, eighth customer today with the same story." Agil said confused. After they stopped Vilemon, several more of his victims had shown up in need of replacement weapons. Apparently the demonic midget was actually successful in some of his heists.

"Hey Agil." He looked up to see Lisbeth and Lalamon come in. "Get this, this weird Digimon has been stealing players' weapons."

"Yeah, Vilemon, we've met." Agil said with a groan. "And one of the would be victims gave us a lead, something about a beardless dwarf wanting payment for an old job."

"Beardless." Lisbeth began, and then realized. "Nezha!"

"Nez- who?" Lalamon asked confused.

"He's this guy who scammed Asuna and a few others during the start of the game she and Kirito told me about." Lisbeth explained. "Basically, he was one of the first blacksmiths in the game, except Nezha switched out the weapons he was working on with those near their breaking point, then sold them off to some friends of his."

"Why would you think him right away?" Gaomon asked confused.

"Kirito described him as a beardless dwarf." Lisbeth said with a shrug. "Last anyone heard, he's still on Floor 2 in Urbus."

"Oh that guy." Lalamon said. "I remember hearing some players complain about him."

"Then let's pay him a visit." Agil said determined.

"Looks like we're closing shop early today." Gaomon said with a smile.

The four dashed outside, only to come under a sonic blast attack.

"Miss me jumbo?" Vilemon asked rhetorically.

"Like a root canal." Agil said with a smirk.

"Good to know, now Nightmare Shocker!" Vilemon sent a powerful shockwave at the four. They quickly scattered, dodging the attack.

"Why the visit?" Agil demanded.

"Let's just say, a friend of mine doesn't like you." Vilemon said with a sneer. "And I'm not talking my boss."

"Nezha." Lisbeth deduced.

"And here's a little surprise from him." He pulled out a small crystal, and crushed it in his hands. Vilemon inhaled the dust it created, and tripled in size.

"Ok, so he's a little bit bigger now." Agil said surprised.

"Nightmare Shocker!" Vilemon shot a more powerful shockwave at Agil. The man barely had time to dodge.

"Ok, he's tougher now." Agil admitted.

"Not for much longer." Lisbeth said, nodding to her partner.

LALAMON DIGIVOLVE TO SUNFLOWMON

"Wow, so that's what her champion form looks like." Gaomon said impressed.

"Cactus tail." Sunflowmon swung her tail and shot a barrage of spikes at Vilemon. The winged demon dodged the attacks effortlessly.

"Face it, with this chaos core, I'm even stronger now." Vilemon said with a sneer. He swung his arms, releasing a razor sharp shockwave. "Scratch Beat!" Sunflowmon was hit hard, sending her back a few feet.

"Sunflowmon!" Lisbeth shouted frightened, running over to her partner.

"I'm fine." The floral Digimon insisted.

"What was that thing?" Gaomon asked confused.

"I think it was a booster crystal." Agil summarized. "Basically, they're special crystals you forge to temporarily boost your stats."

"Joy, so Nezha forged one for you." Lisbeth groaned.

"Guilty." Vilemon smirked.

"Sunflowmon, aim low!" Agil ordered.

The Digimon caught onto his plan and aimed her face. "Sunshine Beam." A massive dust cloud engulfed the four, causing the perfect escape route.

When the dust cleared, Vilemon noticed they were gone. "Damn it." He shouted infuriatedly. No sooner than he did, the effects of the booster crystal wore off, shrinking him down to size. "Looks like I have to go for a pick up order."

-Floor 30 Shadow Caverns 12:36 PM-

"This the place?" Asuna asked, looking over the massive complex of stone. The man they brought with nodded timidly.

"Yeah, Kibaou attacked us, and said something about survival." The Army member said.

"Well we aren't going to find Kobatz and the others just by flapping our gums, let's go." Taiki said determined. The others nodded in agreement.

"Race ya." Huckmon said with a smirk. He dashed ahead of the others.

"That partner of yours." Asuna said with a smirk. The remaining data defenders walked in, however the lone member of the army that lead them to the area stopped just at the entrance.

"Dude, you coming?" Taiki asked confused.

"No chance freaks, enjoy death!" The man tap a stone on the outside, closing the entrance.

"What the hell?" Asuna demanded confused.

"Welcome losers." Everyone turned to see Kibaou on a ledge above. Not far away was Gazimon, who kept a blank look on his face. However what everyone was noticed was a Digivice attacked to his wrist, with the opposite color scheme to Kirito's.

"How did you get a digivice and partner?" Silica asked confused and jealous.

"Let's just leave it as I met someone powerful enough to help us survive." Kibaou sneered. "All I have to do is destroy the lot of you!"

"Survive, why not escape?" Kirito asked confused.

"Shut up beater, you've caused us all enough problems!" Kibaou roared. It was here, Asuna noticed Kibaou's eyes were as glossy as Gazimon's.

"Yes because you're methods are such a nice alternative." Taiki said sarcastically.

"No matter." Kibaou sneered, moving to the side. To the Defenders' collective surprise/ disgust, it was a massive pile of bluish grey sludge with cables all over its body and sharp looking teeth and claws. The creature in question stunk like a dock side dumpster.

"Oh joy, a Raremon." Renamon groaned, clutching her nose in disgust. With her own clutched, Asuna scanned the monster.

Raremon

Level Champion

Type: Ghost

Attribute: Virus

Attacks: Breath of Decay, Stink Gas, Metal Gas, Rotten Tackle

"Breath of Decay!" Raremon pulled its head back and shot out a disgusting pile of slime out at the team. The team scattered to dodge the attack, only as they did, several rock ways closed up, separating the teams. It was Kirito, Huckmon, and Asuna for one team, while Agumon, Taiki, Silica, Pina, and Renamon made up the other.

"Ok, that is weird." Taiki said confused.

"What?" Silica asked confused.

"I've been to this place before on a side quest, and it never changed the landscape midway before." Taiki explained. "In fact, I can't think of a dungeon with a layout that chances this early in."

"So how did it happen?" Silica asked confused.

"I wouldn't even begin to know." Taiki said confused, digging into his inventory. "Let's teleport out of here are rendezvous with the others."

"Good plan." Renamon agreed, worried for Asuna. However it was then a massive wave energy covered the area.

"What's going on now?" Agumon asked confused.

"Teleport!" Taiki shouted, holding up the crystal, however to everyone's surprise nothing happened.

"How?" Silica asked confused.

"Oh no, an anti-crystal trap." Taiki groaned in annoyance.

"Anti-crystal trap?" Agumon asked confused.

"I've only seen these every so often in hidden dungeons." Taiki explained. "All crystals don't work in this area, including healing crystals."

"What?" Silica demanded frightened.

"Yeah, this is a real pain, and they can activate with just opening a treasure chest." Taiki explained disturbed. "But Shadow Caverns didn't have one before."

"This is all too weird." Agumon said determined.

"Well, we aren't going to get out staying around here." Silica said trying to show some signs of courage. Taiki snickered at her statement. "Let me guess, I reminded you of your little sister too?" Reminded of when Kirito helped her get Pina back.

"Among other people." Taiki admitted as the four walked off.

Meanwhile over on their side, Kirito had been more than surprised by the creation of the anti-crystal trap. In fact, he looked afraid of it.

"Kirito, Earth to Kirito." Asuna said, waving her hand in front of his face. "Are you OK?"

"Yeah, I'm fine, let's go." Kirito said quickly, then went on ahead.

"What was that about?" Huckmon asked confused.

"Your guess is as good as mine." Asuna admitted, as the two walked off after Kirito.

-Odaiba General Hospital 1:15 PM-

Ken walked into the front doors of the hospital, to see Kari talking to the receptionist. However it was clear she was upset.

"What do you mean no one's seen it?" She asked confused.

"Kari, what's wrong?" Ken asked concerned.

She turned to her boyfriend. "Tai's Digivice is missing."

Ken sighed. "As if we didn't have enough problems."

"What do you mean?" Kari cringed, turning to see Sora and Matt. Ever since launch date, Kari couldn't stand the pair. After Kari slapped her, Sora began to assert herself as second in command, behind Matt. He was just as bad, saying he was a better leader. However Kari knew it wasn't true, being Matt was more focused on his new band, Knife of Day.

"What did you mean Kari?" Sora demanded again.

"It's none of your business." Kari snapped. "What are you doing here anyways?"

"I've come to visit Tai." Sora said firmly. "We are old friends."

"You stopped being Tai's friend long before he was trapped in Sword Art Online." Kari said coldly, turning back to the receptionist.

"Kari." Sora growled. Ken quickly stepped in.

"Kari, why don't we go check the room, maybe the cleaner's dropped it somewhere." He suggested. Kari nodded, going off with her boyfriend.

"Kari, wait, we came to talk." Matt insisted. "Listen, we think it's time you faced facts about Tai."

"What facts?" She demanded.

"Let's face it, we don't know anything about what he's doing in that game." Matt began, trying not to sound insensitive. "There is a very real chance, he may not come back."

"You arrogant piece of-!" Kari angrily began, pulling her fist back.

"Kari no!" Joe shouted, arriving from the elevator. "It's not worth it." Kari nodded, her glare never stopping. Ken and Kari went off, as angry tears slowly dripped down her face.

When they were out of earshot, Joe turned to the two. "What the hell were you two thinking?"

"Joe, you know as well as we do of the number of people that have been dying in that game." Matt began. "I just wanted her to face facts."

"She knows Tai might die in there." Joe said, firmly. "Kari told me she still has trouble sleeping at night because of it."

"Then why didn't she tell us?" Sora demanded.

"Maybe because none of us trust either of you anymore." Joe said coolly, turning to leave. Joe made his way to Tai's room. Not surprisingly, Kari was crying, her head on Tai's stomach. Ken looked solemnly at Joe. The eldest digidestined didn't know what to say.

-Shadow Caverns 1:17 PM-

"This place gives me the creeps!" Silica shouted infuriatedly.

"A little louder, the dead haven't risen yet." Taiki smirked.

"What?" Silica freaked out at that.

"Just a joke." Taiki assured her. "There aren't any ghost or goblin themed monsters on this floor."

"That makes me feel so much better." Silica groaned.

"Your welcome." Taiki said with a smile.

After a little bit of trekking, Silica broke the silence. "So then what happened?"

Taiki smirked, he was in the midst of telling her the original battle with Myotismon and how Kari had joined them. "So essentially, we were playing keep away with Kari's crest and Digivice, eventually we get it to her and Gatomon digivolved into Angewomon."

"Wow, I bet she looks really pretty." Silica said in awe.

"Yeah, I guess you could say that." Taiki said with a smirk. "Then she finishes the guy off in one shot."

"So then the fog lifted right?" Silica asked in hope.

"I wish." Taiki continued. "It turns out some prophecy was written, and using it Myotismon was able to be revived as VenomMyotismon."

"Venom, Myotismon?" Silica asked confused and fearful.

"A powerful Mega leveled Digimon who was going to eat our parents. " Taiki admitted. "But then Gennai revealed Angemon and Angewomon could give a boost and let Agumon and Gabumon warp Digivolve into WarGreymon and MetalGarrurumon and they beat him, with all our help of course."

"So then what?" Silica asked.

"We had to go back to the Digital World and fight the Dark Master." Agumon took over. "Everyone was hurt from that fight and I don't just mean physically."

"It took its toll on all of us." Taiki said sorrowfully. "Then we ended up fighting Apocaylmon, the guy who made all the other bad guys."

"How'd you beat him?" Silica asked confused.

"Together." Taiki said with a bit of pride.

However the tender moment was ruined by a familiar smell. "Raremon!" Agumon shouted in fear. The large creature of slime oozed down through some cracks

"Didn't expect to see that happen." Taiki admitted, drawing his sword. Silica nervously hid behind Taiki. However, it was here a series of explosive daggers nailed the slimy Digimon at the side.

"You guys going to stand there or move?" Klein called out. They turned to see said man and his partner Peckmon on a nearby ledge.

"Move." Taiki ordered. Silica and Pina were right behind him. Agumon wasn't far off himself. However just as they did, Raremon slowly oozed over.

"Not so fast big guy, Pepper Breath!" Agumon fired a ball of flames at Raremon.

"Dude, just run, it's too much of an enclosed space." Klein shouted.

"I'm coming." Peckmon said, jumping down. He ran down the walls and scooped up Agumon. Taiki and Silica jumped onto the ostrich Digimon's back, while Pina landed on Silica's head.

"Top floor please." Taiki said, Peckmon nodded. The bird ran up the wall again, with Agumon relocated to the back too.

"Come on, let's go." Klein ordered as Peckmon reached the top floor. The others got off Peckmon.

"Don't take this the wrong way, but why the hell are you here?" Taiki said confused.

"This is where my guild and I go for forging." Klein explained. "But they got snagged by that blob thing, and this anti-crystal thing covered the area."

"Yeah, and Kibaou's involved." Taiki explained.

"Plus we got separated from Kirito and Asuna." Silica added.

"Oh joy, just what we needed." Klein groaned. It was here, Raremon growled, oozing his way up.

"Take this, Kunai Wing!" Peckmon swung its wings, releasing more daggers. The attack nailed Raremon again, this time deleting it.

"Another weakened Digimon." Taiki summarized, remembering what happened to Asuna when they met Snimon.

"We have to find the others." Silica said determined. The others nodded and went off to find them.

At the same time, Kirito was lagging behind a bit behind the others. Asuna paused a moment, and looked at him worriedly. "Is everything alright?" Asuna asked quietly, after a deal of silence.

"Yeah." Kirito said absentmindedly. It was then a series of images, featuring players dying before his him flashed before his eyes. "I just want to find the others is all."

"Ok." Asuna said, somewhat confused. She knew something was up with Kirito, but Asuna felt it best not to pry any farther than needed.

"Guys." Huckmon said, sniffing up ahead. "I smell someone familiar." The four ran up ahead into a large chamber, to see Kibaou and Gazimon standing on a higher level.

"Take them down." Kibaou ordered Gazimon. The wolf emotionlessly nodded, then jumped down. As he did, Kibaou's Digivice let out an eerie black light.

GAZIMON DIGIVOLVE TO DEVIDRAMON

In place of the wolf like Digimon was a large black dragon with ruined wings and red claws and eyes.

"Oh you've got to be kidding me." Kirito groaned, checking his Digivice.

Devidramon

Level: Champion

Type: Dark Dragon

Attribute: Virus

Attacks: Crimson Claw, Red Eyes, Demonic Gale

"I don't envy Taiki, he'll hate it when we tell him." Renamon said.

"Well then, let's get in there." Asuna ordered. However as Renamon was about to Digivolve, Devidramon turned his gaze to the fox.

"Red Eyes." The Digimon said in a monotone. A bright red flash engulfed the fox, freezing the Digimon and her partner midstep.

"I can't move." Asuna grunted through her teeth.

"Finish her." Kibaou ordered.

Devidramon raised a claw, as it glowed bright red. "Crimson-."

Kirito froze in fear. "Not again." The images flashed before his eyes yet again. Only this time, another one flashed before him, and this image had a more daunting effect than the others.

"You had no right to be with us."

Kirito dug his nails into the palm of his hand violently. "No, I can't freeze up, not like this." He thought determined. "I can't feel sorry for myself now."

"HUCKMON!" He ordered.

HUCKMON DIGIVOLVE TO BAOHUCKMON

"Nail." The Digimon finished. However as the claw was inches away from the girls.

"FIF CROSS!" A burning slash blocked the attack.

"I don't think so." Kirito said, jumping up to the same level as Kibaou, swinging his sword. Kibaou blocked it with a long silver glaive.

"You must be stopped." Kibaou said emotionlessly.

"What?" Kirito asked astonished. Kibaou pushed Kirito's blade back, and swung again.

"This might take a while." BaoHuckmon admitted, dodging another of Devidramon's claws.

-Floor 2 Shining Fields 1:40 PM-

"So this is where he's hiding?" Agil asked confused. He and Lisbeth had walked around for a while trying to find Nezha. After asking several players, the four tracked him down to Shining Fields, a rather large open dungeon. The two humans and rookies (Lalamon had switched back) saw nothing but large trees and flowers every so often.

"Apparently." Lisbeth said confused.

"Sh, listen." Gaomon ordered. It was here, the others three paused a moment to here clanking against metal. Everyone walked into the forest a bit to see Nezha, just as Lisbeth described him, working on another booster crystal. The man in question had a blank, half dead look on his face. Next to him was a large pile of supplies, more than likely the stolen equipment.

"Ok big fellow, it's time you stop this." Agil ordered. However Nezha kept working.

"Hey elf!" Lisbeth shouted. "Did you hear us?" Nezha's never acknowledge her presence.

"I think that thing is controlling him." Lalamon said pointing behind the man. The two humans and dog like Digimon looked over to see what it was. Along forest green vine was connected to the back of Nezha's neck, originating from the ground.

"Well, let's slice it off then." Agil said, pulling out an ax.

"Alright, just make it quick." Lisbeth said, disturbed by what she was seeing.

"Not so fast humans!" A sonic blast separated the four. Agil looked to the sky to see Vilemon coming in fast. "I can't let you get rid of my gold mine."

"Lalamon." Lisbeth ordered. Before the plant could digivolve, Nezha struck the two, causing them to black out.

"Why you." Agil began. Nezha swung his smithing hammer again, this time aimed at Agil, who dodge it.

"Scratch beat!" Vilemon sent another shockwave at Gaomon. The dog like Digimon moved to the side, winding up on all fours.

"Alright small fry, stop this." Agil parried weapons with Nezha. "Why are you doing this?"

"I must do what the master asks." Nezha said in a monotone.

"Oh geez, that doesn't sound ominous." Agil grunted, deflecting another swing. "Listen pal, I don't know what nonsense this master of yours is putting in your head but you have to stop it."

"No, I must do as ordered." Nezha said emotionlessly. Nezha charged again, only for Agil to side step. With one swing of his ax, the vine was severed, ending Nezha's controlled state. The player then slumped forward, indicating he was unconscious.

"No." Vilemon screeched in rage. "You'll pay for that human."

"Sorry, but I don't appreciate you and whatever boss of yours that's been threatening my friends." Agil said firmly.

"And together." Gaomon said, standing.

"We're going to take you down!" The duo said. It was then, Lalamon and Lisbeth stirred, right as Agil's Digivice lit up.

GAOMON DIGIVOLVE TO GAOGAMON

In Gaomon's place was a large huskie version of Gaomon with two long fangs, and a red scarf around its neck.

"Cool." Agil said, looking at his digivice.

Gaogamon

Level Champion

Attribute: Data

Type: Beast

Attacks: Spiral Blow, Dash Double Claw, Gaoga Hound

"Sic him boy." Agil joked.

"With pleasure." Gaogamon said eagerly. He ran forward at full speeds, his claws lighting up. Then Gaogamon leapt into the air crossing his front paws. "Dash Double Claw."

A large slash attack nailed Vilemon right across the stomach.

"We have to get Nezha some help." Lisbeth said, hoisting the guy onto her shoulders.

"But what about Agil and Gaogamon?" Lalamon asked concerned.

"Strangely." Lisbeth said with a smile. "I think they got this."

Agil was now on Gaogamon's back, holding his ax. "Let's do this."

"Nightmare Shocker!" Vilemon sent a whirling windstorm after Gaogamon.

"Spiral blow!" Gaogamon countered with his own. The two attacks collided, creating a massive explosion. Being airborne, Vilemon was sent into the ground.

"Ow." The Digimon groaned. As he did, the effects of the booster crystal wore off, shrinking Vilemon.

"Oh come on man." Vilemon groaned. It was then he panicked, seeing Gaogamon menacingly approaching.

"You'll get nothing out of me!" Vilemon shouted horrified.

"Ok, well then." Gaogamon said, taking another deep breath. "Spiral Blow." The attack sent Vilemon skyward. It was then, Agil launched himself from his partner, ax in hand.

"Bye then." Agil said, swing his ax, equipped with a skill, ending Vilemon.

"Satisfying." Gaogamon said with a smirk.

"Great." Lisbeth said. "You can help us get take him to safety, this guy's heavier than he looks."

"Excuse us." The four turned to see a few members of the Army. "You are with the Data defenders correct?"

"Yeah why?" Agil asked confused.

"We've been asked to take you to our base." The leader of the unit explained. "Your friends are there waiting for you."

"Ok." Agil said with a shrug. Lisbeth was just as confused, but accepted the help to carry Nezha.

-Army HQ 2:01 PM-

Agil, Lisbeth, Lalamon and Gaomon walked through the doors to see Kirito and the others sitting in the infirmary. However Kirito looked down in his hands in absolute horror. Huckmon was trying his best to comfort his partner. The others looked down in sorrow, trying to find the right words to tell Kirito.

"What happened?" Lisbeth asked concerned and confused, as Nezha was transferred.

"I don't want to talk about it." Kirito said, standing up and leaving. Huckmon slowly walked behind him.

"So, what happened?" Agil asked confused.

With a sigh, and great reluctance, Taiki continued. "Kirito almost killed Kibaou."

"What?" Agil asked confused.

"It was awful, Kibaou pushed Kirito to it, and I don't blame him." Asuna explained, then turned to her friends.

-Shadow Caverns 1:47 PM-

Kirito and Kibaou continually clashed weapons, while BaoHuckmon used his smaller size to get an advantage over Devidramon. BaoHuckmon dodged every claw attack Devidramon unleashed.

"What's the matter, too scared Beater?" Kibaou taunted. "Or do you still feel guilty over Diaveal?"

"Leave that be Kibaou, it wasn't my fault!" Kirito shouted, growing infuriated.

"Don't lie to me, maybe I should show your girlfriend what a real player is like." Kibaou said lecherously.

"You sick." Kirito roared infuriated. He pushed Kibaou to the ground, and then put his foot firmly onto the guy's chest. He raised his sword, positioning it to stab Kibaou right in the face.

"KIRITO NO!" Taiki shouted mortified. He and the others had just arrived, seeing what they thought wouldn't happen. Kirito stopped mid strike, about an inch from Kibaou's face. It was here the spike headed player pushed Kirito off of him.

"Teen Blade!" At the same time, Devidramon was hit by another of BaoHuckmon's attacks. When the four legged Digimon landed, Devidramon started to flicker, as if he was about to be deleted.

"I didn't think I hit you that much." BaoHuckmon admitted surprised.

"Devidramon, were going!" Kibaou ordered. He tapped a button on his Digivice and the anti-crystal trap vanished, allowing the two to teleport out.

"Uh, did that just happen?" Silica asked confused.

"Yes, yes it did." Klein admitted surprised.

"A little help please, I can't move!" Asuna bellowed.

"Coming." Silica said, jumping down. Taiki and Klein on the other hand went over to take to Kirito.

"Are you ok man?" Taiki asked concerned. Kirito didn't respond, he just looked down at his hands horrified.

-Kirito's place 47th floor 4:45 PM-

It had been some time since Kirito had talked to his friends, heck he didn't even talk to Huckmon. He laid down on his bed, looking up at the ceiling.

"Come on Kirito, say something." Huckmon insisted. The black swordsman didn't move.

"Let's go find a boss to fight Kirito." Huckmon tried, hoping to get him out of his partner out of his funk.

Kirito finally stood up off his bed and rubbed his partner's head. "You know how we all have alternate names in this game?"

"Yeah?" Huckmon asked confused.

"I want you to start calling me by my real name, Kazuto, OK?" The player asked with a weak smile.

"OK Kazuto." Huckmon said with a smile, grateful his partner was showing signs of opening up.

End of Chapter

OK Happy New Year's everyone. I wanted to get this out sooner, but that didn't happen. Next time out, Silica is finally going to get herself a partner. Yes, it's true. Then, Agumon will Digivolve again, with a special opponent. Not going to say who.