I don't own digimon.


Date 28

Equivalent Exchange

When one sees a castle, many thoughts usually roll through their mind.

For some, it's the idea of owning their own castle. For others, it's getting to know their new neighbors in the hope's of stealing all their valuables (should they have any, of course). But in the case of our trio, it was quite clear.

"Why?" Airu remarked as Parasimon made the transition from concrete to grass, just dodging a fireball thrown towards them. Not the safest things to be throwing around in a residential area. Can we interest you in some nice throwing stones? They pack the same sort of punch as fireballs without having to worry about the ensuing fire and stuff.

There weren't anyone taking that particular offer. Sadly.

"Halt intruders!"

Yet, the voice was ignored for the moment. Mostly because our trio was putting out the small brush fire that was created by their initial 'intrusion'. Once that was accomplished, they led their spider to his shed and made their way around to the porch.

The castle in question had gone for a desert vibe, with tan sandstone walls and lots of marble accents. Sprinkled throughout, were a bunch of circular glass windows. They probably were more decorative than actually functional. Mostly because you can just step outside and look. It doesn't have to be anything special.

"We're here now." Airu responded as they scanned the area for the source of the voice. While they didn't find it, there was a package on the porch of her home. "If you're not going to answer us, we'll just go on with our day."

They turned their attention away from the castle and made their way back around. One would expect that at some kind of warning would at least be given, maybe even a threat made. But that was not the case for our heroes. No, they were more focused on examining the package that had arrived.

"It would seem that this was addressed to you." Ryouma remarked, letting her attention focus in on the box. "Maybe it's something in return for clearing out Sagomon for them?"

Airu gave a nod and sat herself down, debating how exactly to open it up. While the trapper was not carrying any bladed tools, there had to be something that could be grabbed and/or ripped at to get to the contents itself. A quick look over the box later, she eventually found the spot she was looking for.

"Here goes nothing." she explained and grabbed hold. What followed, was a mix of pulling and tearing at the tape. There were a couple times that the trapper thought that they had gotten it open, only to find that there was still a lot left to go. Eventually, Airu did find the end of the tape.

"Phew." the trapper thought and pulled the cardboard flaps away, revealing the bear trap and net. While the net looked untouched, someone had gone through the trouble of waterproofing the bear trap and reinforcing it. Just in case it needed to be used against larger digimon. They had even put on a new coat of paint, giving it a little bit of an appearance similar to a donut. That sounds kind of tasty right now. The idea of the donut. Not the bear trap.

"Sugar?" Cho inquired, watching her girlfriend's eyes light up. "You alright?"

She got a nod in return.

"Yeah." Airu added as she pulled the contents out, only to reveal a note at the bottom. Setting the stuff down, she let her attention turn to the piece of paper.

To Miss Airu, Ryoma and Cho,

By the time you're reading this, we have passed on. And sure, that sucks for you guys and Chacha. But thanks to your efforts, we were able to refurbish the base and turn it into a proper school with the added 'consequence' of major events not occurring. :)

"Uh, thanks?" Cho added as their attention shifted back to the letter.

Feel free to swing on by the school if you're in the area.

Polly and Fate Gostelow

"There's something else in here." Ryouma added as she dived into the box, pulling out what appeared to be a mermaid plush, except the fabric was colored a translucent blue color. This was then followed by a short metal rod, which she handed to Cho. After, she was hoisted back out by the trapper.

"Hm…" Cho whispered, giving the rod a feel. A flick follows, revealing it to be her rake. Outside of that strange design choice, it looked mostly the same.

Once the weapon was back in rod form, the baker picked up the other stuff.

"That was nice of them." Airu remarked and placed a hand on the doorknob, opening the door in one solid motion. Inside, Lilithmon was helping Hiroshi with something, possibly writing. She never actually got out of her pajamas. Though, her pupil at least made an attempt to dress normally. A doll was sitting in his lap. Well, not anymore. Mostly because it was replaced by Ryouma.

"Better?" she whispers, a pair of arms carefully squeezing her. It felt nice, almost calming.

"Welcome back." the mega digimon greeted, only to notice the outfit at Airu's side. "No fair! I always wanted to dress up as a slutty teacher."

Airu rolled her eyes as she and Cho sat down. After, Lilithmon took a deep breath and let her attention focus in on the pair.

"Mommy was bad and wanted you both dead. Like, very dead. I tried to argue otherwise, but she doesn't listen…"

Both girls did a double take. While Mrs Suzaki was Airu's mom and stuff, this didn't make sense. What reason would this woman even have for wanting to kill her daughter? There were the references of Airu being tied into something, but nothing concrete.

Yet, Airu gave her 'older sister' a hug.

"It'll be alright." she explained, Lilithmon seeming slightly. "I'll talk to mommy and sort this out, okay?"

Lilithmon gave a nod and the two broke away.

"So, where is Mrs Suzaki?" Cho asked and got a sigh from Hiroshi. "Let me guess, she and her husband are at the castle, chatting it up?"

"Yeah." Hiroshi answered and shot a glance towards Ryouma. "Your case has been brought down. I made sure that all your clothes were cleaned."

The doll blushed, trying to hide it as best they could. Hiroshi most definitely noticed.

"Thank you." Ryouma remarked and made her way over to her case, her friend following right behind.

While they was doing that, Airu and Cho decided to take this chance to head up to their room. Mostly it was to hang some clothes up, but there was a chance that some playing with dolls was in order.

"Regina, look at that wonderful castle!" Airu joked as she propped Cure Heart into a flirty position. "Wouldn't you love to live in one?"

"I guess." Cho answered as she moving Regina to face Cure Heart. "Though, better than this dump that you call a home."

Airu shifted Cure Heart so that the doll could give a slap to her friend. A playful one, but a slap nonetheless.

"What are you talking about? You got a life in a castle beforehand. "

A smile, even if

"Then why don't I be your castle then, Sugar~" Cho flirted and pushed Airu down. Somehow, neither girl managed to crush the doll they were holding in the process. A short yet relaxing makeout session was the result. It was probably would've gone on longer, if not for the large gloved fist that crashed through window.

"Since you refuse to follow orders, I am shall take lethal force upon you." a voice announced, watching Airu and Cho get up. "This is your only chance to stand down peacefully.

"Now what?" the trapper remarked as she focused in on the newest hole in her room. Standing outside, the towering figure of what appeared to be a T-Rex of all things. But instead of being left bare, they were draped in the red fabric of a ballroom gown with puffed-up sleeves and white opera gloves. Several silver lace petticoats puffed the dress up, with the lace bloomers underneath just visible for all in the general area. A pair of red heels hung to its feet, going quite well with all the makeup and lipstick applied to the dino's face. Finishing off the look, was a golden crown. Of course, that was not getting into the woman standing on top of the dino's head. She had gone with a sparkly pink princess dress with matching heeled mary janes and gloves. A light coat of makeup covered her face while pink orb earrings had been attached to her ears.

"Bow before your benevolent ruler, Queen Marissa." the figure announced as a girl dressed in a forest green dress appeared. She seems familiar. Doesn't explain her trying to hide her feelings at the moment. "And this is my lovely lady-in-waiting, Usagi."


Notes:

The return of the cast of A Different Data Squad. I guess I'm full of surprises. They might get a chapter, I haven't quite decided yet.

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On our next date: Panic... at the party.