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Digimon Tamers Crimson Episode 36: Life, can be amusing...
Rika and Taomon ended up in what appeared to be a somewhat, average sized village. Rika seemed to be confused by her surroundings... Until Taomon spoke up and said "This is... Kitsune Village! Rika, we need to leave now!" Rika didn't question Taomon due to knowing what this village is about. The moment they tried to leave however, two Doumon appeared in front of them... Preventing the two from leaving the village. They then looked around and saw a whole bunch of other Renamon and their dark counterparts. "So, the traitor has returned eh?" One them said in the background. The Doumon approached Taomon and said "So it seems you've come back here eh? And you've brought a new sacrifice... Perfect..." The Doumon was looking at Rika whom Taomon stood in front of protectively. Rika threw her backpack at one of the Renamon in the village which ended up surprising the unsuspecting Digimon. The Renamon dodged the thrown object which landed on the ground nearby a tent... Which prompted the others to start attacking. "Rika, I'm guessing we should die fighting?" Taomon asked standing back to back with Rika who responded "No, we hold them off until we get some help..." The surrounding fox Digimon then charged at the Tamer/Digimon team for what should be an interesting fight...
Meanwhile inside the central building...
The black fox Shaman Digimon known as Kazuhamon was sitting upon her chair, when a Doumon appeared before her. "Mistress Kazuhamon, I have some news to report!" The Doumon said to Kazumon who responded "Speak your mind..." Doumon nods and then says "It seems that the traitor... has returned to our village! What course of action should we take?" Kazuhamon after hearing this gives a smirk and rises from her chair. "Tell the others that I'll handle the situation... I believe she's brought a sacrifice?" Kazuhamon asked Doumon who responded "It's as you predicted mistress! She's brought along a human who seems to be fighting alongside her!" Kazuhamon pauses a bit and then says "La vie est drole..." Doumon responds "Of course mistress, life..." Kazuhamon warps her staff over to her and finishes "Is truly amusing." She then walks out of the office and thinks to herself "Perhaps, I was right to let her go back then... After all, she has proven useful to me... Even if it is unintentional on her end. But in the end, Daemon was able to make it work and now I have a new sacrifice for the ceremony. Now then, let's see... What exactly are we dealing with here..." She then exits the building from the third story and looks down to see what was happening.
Back with Rika and Taomon...
The two were busy dealing with the various villagers... But then suddenly they all backed off from the fight. "What's going on? We were just getting started!" Rika asked Taomon who noticed what appears to be rainbow back lights following around the dark shaman. Rika saw the shaman and asked "Is this the one you were talking about?" Taomon responds angrily "Yes, that... Is Kazuhamon, the leader of this village." Kazuhamon floated down to the surface of the village and said "So, I see you brought me a sacrifice huh? Well I guess I was right on just letting you leave after all!" She then laughs to condescend Taomon who only got angrier at Kazuhamon. Rika hearing the shaman's mannerisms seemed to have recognized something about her. "Taomon, there's something about Kazuhamon that's very familiar for some reason." Rika said to Taomon who looked back at Kazuhamon and responded "Have you met her before Rika?" Rika answered "In a way, yes... But not as this creature..." Kazuhamon looks at Rika and says "Ah, those eyes of yours... That takes me back quite a few years... But, you were so young at the time. I believe that was about ten years ago when we last met... Little miss, Rika Nonaka." Rika's eyes widened at the fact this Digimon knew her name... And that she knew something about Kazuhamon. "It can't be..." Rika said before slowly backing away in fear. "What's wrong Rika?" Rika then says "You're that person my mom worked for... You... You're... Ragyo, Kiryuin..."
Flashback Ten years ago, Nonaka residence...
Four year old Rika Nonaka was standing behind her father's leg when she saw who had arrived at her house. The person appeared to be a young woman, appearing slightly older than Rumiko... With Silver hair on the top part whereas the bottom part appeared to be rainbow for some odd reason. She was wearing a woman's business uniform with a knee high dress, and heels. However, one of the strangest features of this woman, was that her skin was completely pale like that of Snow white... Except for her lips which are purple and obviously the hair. Just seeing this woman frightened Rika which didn't really surprise her father at all since he, and Rumiko knew of the woman known to Japan... As Ragyo Kiryuin, head of the Kiryuin Conglomerate. "So, Rumiko, have you considered my offer yet?" Ragyo asked Rumiko who was doing her best to put up a bravado in front of this woman. She responded "I apologize Mistress Ragyo, but I'm afraid the answer is no. I don't wish to be a model for these... Things you call clothing!" Ragyo seemed offended by what Rumiko said to her. Though her next words seemed to say otherwise... "Tell me something Rumiko... You've been a model for me for quite some time, and now... I can see why." Rumiko was confused by what Ragyo said until she turned to see that, she was now focusing on her own daughter.
"You seem to have gotten yourself married, and now you have this cute little girl with you..." Ragyo commented on Rika, who was even more fearful now that she noticed her. "You don't have to get her involved with this! Why can't you ever take no for an answer!" Rumiko said to Ragyo who responded "There's just simply too much potential to be wasted... And besides, if you won't help me... Perhaps the little one will help me. Now what do you say to that?" Rumiko then looks at her husband and daughter and says "I'll be back soon okay?" Rika is confused by her mom's statement and goes up to ask "Why mommy? Didn't you say you weren't leaving us?" Rumiko gets down her knees and says while hugging Rika "I'm sorry Rika... But you'll understand when you're older... Okay?" Ragyo looks at this display and says "Now come along Rumiko... We have a lot of work to do." Rumiko lets go of Rika and stands to face Ragyo and responds "Just keep your word that neither my husband, or daughter gets involved in this... Okay?" Ragyo frowns and says "Fine, they'll be safe... For as long as you cooperate." Rumiko then followed Ragyo out the door and Rika goes up to her father before saying "Daddy? Why is mommy leaving us?" James Nonaka tried his best to explain to Rika. "Listen Rika, Mommy's gonna be away for a while... So I need you to help me take care of your grandmother okay?" Rika nodded still confused by the meaning of her father's words and before going to help him... She felt like crying that day.
End of Flashback...
Rika was still in shock after the realization of who Kazuhamon truly is, and couldn't seem to move from the spot she was standing in. "So, after ten years the potential still shows itself... But tell me something little miss Rika... Have you any understanding as to what your "partner" has been doing as of late?" Rika shook her head at Kazuhamon's question and said "She's been helping me fight off Digimon that tried to damage my home! She's told me what you do to people here! And I won't be your sacrificial pawn Ragyo!" Kazuhamon was only a bit shocked by Rika's rebellious attitude and responded "You remind me very much of your mother back then... All she wanted to do was make sure that you didn't get involved with the job she was a part of... Testing all of those REVOCS clothing, and seeing how they fit her..." Rika was both disgusted and surprised at Kazuhamon's words and thought "So mom was trying to protect me that day... But what am I supposed to do? Taomon doesn't stand a chance against Kazuhamon... And then there's all of these Digimon surrounding us... I really hate being in positions like this." Taomon went in front of Rika and said "If you think I'll let you have my Tamer, then you're wrong. She is someone I'll be glad to give my life for! And I will protect her!" Kazuhamon laughed at Taomon's declaration and said "We'll see about that! I doubt you've gotten any stronger since our first meeting!" She then signaled the other Renamon/Doumon to stay out of the fight until it's done and brought out her staff to face Taomon...
Rika saw as Taomon charged at Kazuhamon and was quite worried about her partner. She then looked around the village and saw that the other Renamon, were staring at her. Each of them said repeatedly "Sacrifice. Sacrifice. Sacrifice." Rika was now even more terrified than she was before. Kazuhamon looked at Taomon, who had her brush going against the staff. "Please tell me this isn't the best you can do... You've built up so much rage these past few years, so why are you holding back?" Taomon angered by her question responded "Oh you'll soon see my rage Kazuhamon! You'll see!" She then brought out a quite a number of small pieces of paper that stuck onto Kazuhamon and seemed to have restrained her. "You honestly believe that you can defeat me by restraining me? How droll..." Taomon then made a hand-sign that seemed to trigger the papers to catch on fire. After some time of concentration she then said "Talisman Spell..." Before all of the papers blew up. Taomon believing her job to be done then said "It's finally over Rika... Now all we need to do is find the others..." Suddenly from the smoke a voice said "I don't think so Taomon..." Taomon turned around and saw something she didn't want to see... Kazuhamon still ver much alive, and appeared to have taken no damage from the resulting explosion.
Taomon was then kicked right in the gut and picked up by her neck. "Taomon!" Rika yelled but was then stopped by the other Renamon standing in her way. "What we have here, is severe case of misunderstanding. You think that the situation is under your control." Taomon looks down and asks "What are you talking about?" Kazuhamon answers "It is impressive that you did make it this far, so you get an A+. However... In my opinion, nothing is more ugly than a person playing a role THAT DOESN'T FIT THEM!" She then proceeds to punch Taomon in the face which had quite a bit of impact behind it. "Your mistake was bringing your Tamer to this battle! A terrible mistake! Her strength is the reason you have the nerve to face me! You'd collapse! In a heap! WITHOUT HER!" Kazuhamon said while repeatedly punching Taomon in the face until Taomon had brought out her brush and prepared an attack. "Talisman... Of Li-" She was cut off by Kazuhamon breaking Taomon's brush and another punch to her gut. "Your little rebellion has amused me somewhat... But I think it's time you gave up now..." Taomon then dropped to the ground and de-evolved back into Renamon. Kazuhamon picked up Renamon and said "I still need you very much alive Renamon. And about your Tamer... Well let's just say, she'll only need the bare assentials for this ritual." Kazuhamon then signaled the other Renamon to go after Rika. Meanwhile, Rika had witnessed the battle and saw her partner being carried around by Kazuhamon. She wanted to go after her, but as of right now... She's already lost her own battle.
She noticed the other Renamon walking towards her in a circle which ensured no way out for the red-head. They were still repeatedly saying "Sacrifice. Sacrifice. Sacrifice." And their hands were getting closer and closer to Rika who was frozen with hopelessness gripping her. "Simon..." Rika mutters before the Renamon get close and start tearing apart every piece of clothing on Rika. She was carried by the other Renamon, unconscious and lacking in any kind of willpower...
Later in the same village...
Simon and co. arrived at Kitsune village, but decided to de-fuse so they can split up and find out where their friend is. As they looked around, each of them noticed that the village, was practically empty. However, Simon and Guilmon came across one another and saw something that both horrified, and angered them. "What, the hell is this!?" Simon asks nobody in particular regarding the remains of Rika's clothes as well as her backpack just nearby one of the various small buildings. Nia knew that Simon didn't like it when his friends were in danger, but knew of his tranquil fury. Guilmon on the other hand saw Taomon's brush... And went completely viral. However, since he and his Tamer were of the same mind at this point, Simon decided to throw Falchion to Henry who asked "Why'd you give this to me?" Simon didn't respond to his friend's question. Nia then answered Henry "Because considering Simon and Guilmon's rage at this point... I doubt they can wield Falchion until they've calmed down." Henry at first didn't understand... Until he remembered that Falchion can't be wielded by darkness. "What are you gonna do Nia?" Henry asked Nia who responded "Me and Impmon will follow Simon down there. In case he might lose control." Henry then grabbed Terriermon and Falchion before going outside the village to wait for Simon and Nia due to their mega form being too big to fit into the building.
Simon and Guilmon were literally walking side by side, as Simon inserted the core drill into his Digivice. However, instead of the green energy that Spiral Energy was known for being... This was black and red.
SPIRAL MATRIX EVOLUTION._
Guilmon Spiral Matrix Evolve To... ChaosGallantmon!
Impmon Spiral Matrix Evolve To... Beelzemon!
ChaosGallantmon was somewhat similar looking to the original... Only everything that was red... Was turned to black, including the combat shades. Beelzemon seemed to be a litle... unsettled by his comrade's new form and decided to not say anything that might provoke either side of ChaosGallantmon. They notice a staircase that seems to go down into an underground chamber. ChaosGallantmon seemed to spawn a shadow lance of some kind and, literally broke a hole into the ground. "You coming or what?" ChaosGallantmon asked in a somewhat aggressive tone before jumping down the hole. Beelzemon nodded to the dark knight's question before jumping down the hole himself. Nia, inside her data core knows that Simon will be fine once Rika's safe and sound...
Meanwhile in the underground chamber...
Renamon woke up and saw that she was on some kind of table. She looked upside down to see her Tamer, unconscious and wearing nothing at all. Renamon was enraged and struggled against what appeared to be blue threads holding her down. "I'm afraid that you can't escape those binds my pupil..." Kazuhamon said to Renamon in a somewhat amused tone. "So this is the ritual that you speak of huh?" Renamon asked Kazuhamon who responded "Indeed it is. However, it seems with you two... It's a special case. Since you are bonded to her mentally and through this Digivice... This ritual will be much easier to perform since, I don't have to force a bond onto another!" Kazuhamon then placed Rika's Digivice in between the two before retreating to the outer rim of the circle surrounding the two tables. "And now that the two of you are here... Let's begin the ritual shall we?" Kazuhamon then tapped the bottom of her staff onto the edge of the circle which triggered a blue glow that surrounded Renamon and Rika. Renamon was yelling to Rika to wake up... To no avail. The Digivice seemed to serve as the medium to force the two into an evolution. However, just as the ritual was about to be completed ChaosGallantmon and Beelzemon came out of the hole in the ceiling. Kazuhamon saw the two mega level digimon and said "If you're here for the girl... It's already too late. She's nothing more than a lost cause now..." ChaosGallantmon walked up to Kazuhamon and back handed her before she could say anything else.
He then grabbed Kazuhamon by the neck, which provoked the other renamon and Doumon to attack. However, Beelzemon shot one of the Doumon and asked "Anyone else care to try me?" The fox digimon didn't know what to do considering their current situation. ChaosGallantmon then formed a lance on his right arm and pointed it at Kazuhamon's face. "Give. Back. My Friends!" He said in a surprisingly menacing tone. Kazuhamon looks at ChaosGallantmon and says "It's too late for them. Now watch and behold! Our newest shaman!" The dark knight looked up to see what appeared to be, another Kazuhamon only it's eyes give off a blue glow that suggest it's possessed. Beelzemon looks over at the new Kazuhamon and is shocked at this new Digimon. The new Kazuhamon unleashed a barrier that forced Beelzemon against a nearby wall along with the other Doumon and lesser Renamon. ChaosGallantmon seemed to stand his ground. He walked towards the possessed Kazuhamon who kept on increasing the barrier's strength, which only slightly slowed ChaosGallantmon's advance. The dark knight Digimon made his lance fade away before putting his right hand on the possessed shaman's head. Suddenly ChaosGallantmon changed back into a regular Gallantmon before pouring some spiral energy into the possessed Shaman. However, Simon was putting himself into what would remain of Rika's subconsciousness.
Inside Rika's mindscape...
Simon was looking around for Rika within her dream. He then saw that Rika was on a swingset happily playing on it with her father. Simon felt quite a bit of guilt upon viewing the sight. She was laughing and being surprisingly cheerful, but when Simon approached... Her illusion ended. "Rika, you know this isn't real right?" She looks down on the ground before asking "Do... You still think that this is your fault?" Simon then sits on the swing next to her and responds "I've thought about the whole thing after a while, and... I see that you don't blame me for this... But I have to take responsibility for my lack of action back then." Rika looks at Simon and says "You really are something you know that? But then again... You saved me back then, and I feel like I have to own up to you as well." Simon responded "To be honest, my reasoning for helping does have to do with... My mother." Rika then says "I figured as much, considering how stongly you feel towards my whole life drama." After a while of staring into the sun Rika then started to sing...
Every morning, and every night
You watch over me like the sun and the sky.
Every morning, and every night
Will you promise to be in my Guardian light?
Simon notices that Rika is singing asks "What's the name of the song?" Rika responds "It's the promise." Simon then cues her to continue as the illusion world is collapsing.
Promise that we'll stay for the sunset,
And when the moon shines through the darkness.
We can find the path that leads us home,
And on the you'll... Maybe... Sing me a song.
Promise that you will always be there,
Hold my hand if ever I'm real scared.
Help me stand up tall if I fall down.
Make me laugh away... All my bluest days.
How could you promise you always would be there?
Why'd you have to go, away somewhere?
Every morning into every night,
Do you watch over me like the sun in the sky?
Am I all alone? Or standing in your light?
I wish that I could... Maybe... Sing you a song... Tonight.
Rika then stood up and left the swing set to go towards the unknown, or possibly her partner. Simon faded away from the mindscape.
You promised me we'd stay for the sunset...
She then appeared withinside a blue data sphere trying to contact her partner. "Renamon, you there?" Renamon then responded "Rika! you're okay!" Rika felt relieved on the prospect that her partner is still alive and well. "By the way Rika, I heard your song." Rika blushed in embarassment and responded "Yeah, so what?" There was a bit of silence between the two until Renamon eventually answered "It was very beautiful Rika..." Rika mentally thanked Renamon before deciding to face the true enemy before her.
Back on the outside...
Gallantmon stood back from the shaman Digimon who appears to have undergone a little change. She seemed to have changed from black armor to yellow armor. Most of this new Digimon appeared to have Kazuhamon's appearance but it seemed to have more power behind it. "So, that's Renamon's true mega form huh?" Beelzemon asked Gallantmon who was somewhat awestruck by the new form standing in front of him. "Simon, leave Ragyo to me! You and Nia can handle the others." The new Digimon said to Simon who turns to see the somewhat angry Kazuhamon standing up and asks "That's Ragyo Kiryuin!? I thought she was dead!" The new shaman tapped her staff and said "There's a time for explanation, and a time for a fight! And right now, we fight!" Gallantmon nods to the shaman and says "Good luck Rika, just be careful okay?" The shaman nodded and responded "Who the hell do you think I am?" Gallantmon sighs and goes over with Beelzemon to take on the other kitsune Digimon. Kazuhamon looked at the new Shaman and says "So you changed into a Sakuyamon eh? So what? It doesn't matter what form you take! All your hopes and dreams end here and now!"
Kazuhamon then released the fox spirit from within the belt. "Ura Izuna!" She says before sending the spirit at Sakuyamon who simply tapped her staff against the ground, and emitted a barrier that protected her against the spirit. Kazuhamon was quite shocked at the level of power Sakuyamon had just demonstrated and seemed to now have something to fear. "I'm ashamed Kazuhamon... I thought you of all Digimon would have put up a fight! But now it seems that all you can do is talk big!" Sakuyamon said to her dark counterpart before summoning up her four spirits to attack Kazuhamon. "Spirit... Strike!" Sakuyamon said before striking the dark shaman with said spirits. Kazuhamon tried making a barrier to fend off the spirits... But was ultimately over powered by the assault and thus, Kazuhamon had been throughouly restrained by the spirits. "How does it feel being powerless Kazuhamon? Unable to do anything except watch as your scheme goes up in smoke!" Sakuyamon asks the restrained shaman who is angered by a mere servant, whom she had thought could gambit her into bringing a sacrifice without being told to do so. Now, she is literally at the servant's mercy. "Any last words, Ragyo Kiryuin?" Sakuyamon asked the dark shaman who seemed to be too angry to say anything. Sakuyamon then stabbed Kazuhamon through the head with the bottom part of her staff. When the dark Shaman disintigrated into nothing but data, Sakuyamon then rose up through the hole Gallantmon and Beelzemon went through.
Meanwhile Gallantmon and Beelzemon were taking down the fox Digimon with little to no effort... Even considering the fact that Gallantmon, doesn't have Falchion at the moment. They notice Sakuyamon leaving through the hole and decide to follow her. When the shaman came to the surface, she saw that Megagargomon was outside waiting for a signal. He then sees that Gallantmon and Beelzemon exit the hole followed by the remaining Renamon and Doumon. Sakuyamon jumps and lands on top of Megagargomon, who looks at her and sees the result of Rika and Renamon's bond. Gallantmon was carrying Rika's backpack and with Beelzemon, escape the village. MegaGargomon drops Falchion where Gallantmon is running and the knight Digimon catches it. Sakuyamon concentrating power into her staff unleashes a powerful blue flame from the top part. "Fox Drive!" She says as the flame consumes not only the village... But the whole Renamon tribe. MegaGargomon looks to Sakuyamon and asks "You sure about being the last of your kind?" Sakuyamon turns from the destruction and responds "It's better this way. I made a promise to burn this village to hell... Even if it meant my own kind's destruction." Everyone then turned away from the village and headed back into the woods.
Simon and Guilmon were the first to de-fuse from their state for three reasons. One, so that the two can rest from giving into their rage. Two, to give Rika her backpack since the events of the village. And three, for Simon to see if he can locate any of the other Tamers. "Rika, once you de-fuse change into whatever's inside the bag alright?" Simon asked Sakuyamon who just nodded in response before heading into the woods. He then went over to meditate away from Henry and the others. A few minutes later Rika and Renamon came back to the campsite. The only noticeable difference on Rika seemed to be her shirt. Instead of the usual broken blue heart, the heart was full. It was as though to symbolize that her heart had finally been pieced back together, by all of her friends. "So, how did you guys find me?" Rika asks the group. Henry was the first to respond "Simon was able to sense you using this new power that was within all of us." Rika was a bit confused until she remembered the drill necklace that she now wore. "I'm guessing it has something to do with this right?" Rika asked Henry who nodded in response. Nia then said to them "We have to make sure we know what to say to Simon when everyone is together again." Everyone nodded in agreement to Nia's suggestion. Guilmon seemed to be quite protective towards Renamon during the whole time they were waiting. At first, she seemed confused. Until, she realized that maybe her getting captured was the reason why Simon and Guilmon took that dark form. Simon went back up to the group of Tamers and Digimon before saying "I think I found somebody... But, their signal is pretty weak..."
Now that Rika and Renamon are safe and sound, how will the Tamers fare against their next opponent? Can they get to their friends in time? Find out next time, on Digimon Tamers Crimson!