The Procedure was under way. Beelzemon was anxious to get started. On a
stretcher next to him lay the princess; the medical staff had already given
her an anesthetic. The head technician was attending to her, recording
vital signs.
"We're all set, she's stable now."
I'll have to admit; he thought to himself, humans can have all the luck. She gets to sleep and I get to stay awake through all this. Oh well.as long as this does the trick. Yamaki's idea had better work.
A nurse approached him with a long needle that was attached to a cord. The other end of the cord was already hooked into a computer.
Beelzemon's eyes widened. "What's that for?"
The nurse said calmly, "To start the data transfer. A sample of your data will be uploaded into this computer, then all potential viruses are scanned and wiped clean for safety, then the data goes back through this cord to the princess, where it's attached to her cortex, and the data will be downloaded into her. We already wiped out the other virus data from her system. So don't worry, this won't take too long. Lay back and relax."
"Easy for you to say, lady. Where exactly are you gonna stick that thing?"
She sighed and sat him up, "Look, stop stalling. Time is wasting away.we can do this the easy way.which is stick this in your arm.or the HARD way which is."
He quickly pulled up the sleeve on his leather jacket and interrupted. "Never mind the hard way!"
She inserted the big needle slowly. He didn't even feel it, much to his relief. He glanced over to a big window to his left. Yamaki was watching while playing with his lighter, and Iko and Shaoii were watching with curiosity.
Stupid wolf.
Beelzemon closed his eyes and relaxed as the data sample was extracted from him.
Outside the viewing window, Yamaki, Iko and the young girl were watching.
"Ha, better him than me!" snorted Iko.
Shaoii looked to him. "Iko, come on.he's saving the princess' life. What he's doing is noble."
Iko stood up and stretched out, crackling a few bones. "Yeah, well give him a medal. As soon as we do our 'heroic deed', I'm finding a way outta this dump."
Shaoii thought for a moment. "Do you think we can find a way home?"
Iko shrugged. "We will have to see, won't we?"
She nodded. "Yeah, I guess we will." Her eyes shifted back to the procedure going on.
I really hope we do find a way.we don't belong here.
Yamaki remained quiet as he watched.
Iko thought to himself. He doesn't say much, does he?
Back in the lab, the data was now being cleaned of any remaining virus. Beelzemon felt a little weak, but he knew it would pass.
"Cleansing complete.we're ready to start the download."
The head technician nodded and pushed a few buttons on the computer. Then the download began. As the data started to flow into the sleeping princess, the spectators around the lab watched and waited for it to finish.
The nurse was reading the readouts from another computer. "Download at 40%...50%..."
Beelzemon watched and hoped for the best. I hope this works.Princess you just have to pull through. I'd hate myself if something bad were to happen.
"70%...80%..."
Come on, not much longer. Beelzemon had no patience, the suspense was frustrating.
"Download complete!"
The technician nodded. "Yamaki will be pleased. Go tell him of our progress." He started pulling out the computer cords from the princess. "Now we wait.and see if she fully recovers."
The nurse tapped on the viewing window and motioned for Yamaki. The other two guests stayed outside.
Beelzemon sat up with a quickness. "What do you mean IF she recovers!? You didn't say that! Tell me you just didn't say that!"
Yamaki was now looking over Midnyte and then looked to Beelzemon. "Just calm down, you getting all worked up isn't going to make things better."
Beelzemon then stood up slowly. He must've stood two feet taller than Yamaki. But that didn't intimidate him.he just looked up to him through his shades.
"Don't tell me how to feel, shades. I'm growing impatient! I'm as concerned for her as much as you are."
Yamaki simply relied, "Good, then be concerned, she'll pull through this. You just have to be patient and wait like the rest of us."
Beelzemon scuffed. "I'm going for a walk." He stormed out feeling hopeless that he couldn't do more for her.
Iko sneered as he brushed by him. "Watch the fur, freak."
"Ah, shut up!" He growled back to Iko. He went outside of the building slamming the main lobby doors behind him.
This is stupid.why do I have feelings for the woman? I don't even know her that well. I've always thought that having these feelings were for the weak minded.am I weak? He started to walk towards a nearby park to be alone. Well biker boy, you sure have changed.you're growing softer by the minute. What are you thinking? Why would someone like the princess be interested in a freak like you? Iko even thought him to be a freak. Stupid wolf.
He wandered off into the shadows.
It was told to me when I regained consciousness that the 'data transplant' was a complete success. I felt different, fully charged and ready for action. Needless to say I was disappointed when the head nurse insisted that I get more rest and give my body time to adjust to the dramatic changes.
Finally, I'm rid of that bastard for good. I smiled to myself as I lay in bed. May you rot in hell, Myotismon.
Just as I closed my eyes to sleep, Iko and Shaoii walked in.
"Hello. we wanted to see how you were feeling." Shaoii said shyly.
I smiled. "I feel better than ever." I suddenly rememberd how I attacked her back in the digital world and felt awful. "You know.back there in the digital world.I'm sorry if I hurt you. If there's any way I can prove how sorry I am, I'll do it."
Shaoii shook her head. "No, it's ok. You weren't yourself. You had no control over what was happening; if anyone is to blame that's Myotismon. He is gone for good, right?"
I nodded. "Yes and it feels so good to finally be free of him! I can't wait to go back there and kick that dragon butt from here to kingdom come!"
Whoa, did I just say that? That doesn't sound like me.
Iko said quietly. "Well just don't push yourself just yet, princess. We wouldn't want you to get hurt again."
Shaoii blinked. "Iko, I didn't think you had a caring bone in your body." She hugged him tightly. "I'm so glad you're trying to compassion."
Iko was gasping for air; she was hugging him a bit too tightly. "You're.crushing.me Easy.on.the.windpipe."
If you looked good enough, you could tell he was actually enjoying her attention. Even though he was starting to turn blue.
She let go and smiled. "Iko, let's go so the princess get her rest. Take it easy, princess. You'll be out of here in no time." She walked behind Iko as they left the room.
Those two are cute together.
So I closed my eyes again and rolled to my side. Trying to get comfortable was hard to do with wires stuck on me that was monitoring my vitals. I felt fine, but lying here was boring me. I wanted to get back and take care of business.
In due time, Midnyte. Just go to sleep.
I heard the door open again so I looked over my shoulder to see who it was. Impmon stood there and saw that I was awake.
"Oh, good.you're awake."
Yeah, and the door should have a door matt that says 'Welcome.'
"I.uhhh.well. brought you something. I hope you'll like it, it's nothing much.but.well here you go." He presented to me a handful of daisies.
I took them and smiled. "Well, they're absolutely beautiful!" I smelled them; they smelled so fresh and lively. "Thank you, Impmon."
He was blushing pretty hard at this point. I couldn't read his thoughts, even if I wanted to it was impossible for me. I was only able to read human minds. Not data.
"You ok? You look a little flushed?"
"Ahh.yeah, I'm fine.really. You know, it's getting kinda late, I think I'll go now." "Please stay.besides, I wanted to thank you for giving some of your data to me. You saved my life." He said, "Well I wouldn't say that. I couldn't just stand by let you hurt everyone and destroy the digital world.Bau can do that just fine on his own..."
Oh, great, why did I have to say it like that? He thought. Doh!
Then I felt like someone ripped out my heart and stomped on it. "That's how you feel, huh? Like I really meant to do what I did! You know Myotismon had control over me! How.how could you say that? I feel bad enough, Impmon, thanks for rubbing salt into my wounds!"
"Princess, that's not how I meant to say it, what I meant was."
I interrupted him. "Forget it.just leave me alone, I need to sleep now." I rolled over and stared at the wall.
Hey good going.you blew it. Give yourself a pat on the back! He frowned.
"I'm sorry.I didn't mean to hurt you. I'll see you in the morning." He sadly left the room.
I sighed. Did I really have to jump down his throat?
Morning came and after the medical staff gave me the ok to leave, I met up with Shaoii, Iko, and Impmon in Yamaki's office. They were gathered around Yamaki at his desk as he went over a plan of action. He saw me come in and stood up.
"Princess, it's good to see you are well again. Everything is set to go. Are you sure you're feeling up to it? If you need more rest, I can."
I stopped him from continuing. "No.let's get the show on the road, the digital world is in trouble, and staying here any longer is not going to help. I smiled. "But thank you for your concern."
"Anytime. I went over a basic plan of attack.after talking to Iko and doing some research, the dragon Bau doesn't have any weak spots. But the obvious is there.all you have to do is cut off its head, and Bau is history. Considering how big he is, it may be a problem."
Impmon snickered. "Gee, you think?" "We will figure out a way.after all, Bau isn't indestructible. I'm ready to go when you are." Iko said as he went out the door.
Shaoii chimed in. "With you in better health and back on our team, we have the chance at beating him. We'll be waiting for you outside." She went after Iko.
"Yeah, me too." Impmon walked out. Little did I know that he decided to eavesdrop.
"Well this is it, wish us luck."
I started to leave but Yamaki stopped me. "Wait."
I turned to him. "What is it?"
He moved a little closer to me. "Be careful out there. If anything should happen to you..I couldn't bear it."
Is he for real? Impmon scowled.
"Well.I'll be alright. I have some pretty tough friends on my side, not to mention powerful data in my system. Beelzemon pulled through for me, he has no idea how grateful I am."
Impmon smiled hearing that.
"Yes, he did. Whoever thought he would do something as unselfish as that? If I could've done it, I would."
"Really? I'm flattered." You know, he's changed a lot since I saw him those years ago.
"I'd better go now, seems that dragon slaying is in my job description now. Remind me to put that in my resume."
Suddenly he pulled me to him and kissed me. Nothing too passionate, but it really caught me off guard.
Impmon was starting to feel crushed.
I pulled back after a few moments and blushed. "Err. I.I'd better go."
"Good luck." He quietly said. I headed for the door and paused. "You know, if you keep on charming me, you may just win my heart."
I walked out.
Oh man, good call Romeo, Yamaki thought. Well at least she didn't slap you in the face. Impmon crept away from the door feeling anger and rejected.
It's your own fault! He said to himself. You hurt her feelings, so now deal with the rejection! Shows you what happens when you're careless with your words! Like she could ever love you the way you want her to. He stormed off the meet up with Iko and Shaoii outside the building.
This is it, the final showdown with Bau.or one could hope. It's off to the digital world!
"We're all set, she's stable now."
I'll have to admit; he thought to himself, humans can have all the luck. She gets to sleep and I get to stay awake through all this. Oh well.as long as this does the trick. Yamaki's idea had better work.
A nurse approached him with a long needle that was attached to a cord. The other end of the cord was already hooked into a computer.
Beelzemon's eyes widened. "What's that for?"
The nurse said calmly, "To start the data transfer. A sample of your data will be uploaded into this computer, then all potential viruses are scanned and wiped clean for safety, then the data goes back through this cord to the princess, where it's attached to her cortex, and the data will be downloaded into her. We already wiped out the other virus data from her system. So don't worry, this won't take too long. Lay back and relax."
"Easy for you to say, lady. Where exactly are you gonna stick that thing?"
She sighed and sat him up, "Look, stop stalling. Time is wasting away.we can do this the easy way.which is stick this in your arm.or the HARD way which is."
He quickly pulled up the sleeve on his leather jacket and interrupted. "Never mind the hard way!"
She inserted the big needle slowly. He didn't even feel it, much to his relief. He glanced over to a big window to his left. Yamaki was watching while playing with his lighter, and Iko and Shaoii were watching with curiosity.
Stupid wolf.
Beelzemon closed his eyes and relaxed as the data sample was extracted from him.
Outside the viewing window, Yamaki, Iko and the young girl were watching.
"Ha, better him than me!" snorted Iko.
Shaoii looked to him. "Iko, come on.he's saving the princess' life. What he's doing is noble."
Iko stood up and stretched out, crackling a few bones. "Yeah, well give him a medal. As soon as we do our 'heroic deed', I'm finding a way outta this dump."
Shaoii thought for a moment. "Do you think we can find a way home?"
Iko shrugged. "We will have to see, won't we?"
She nodded. "Yeah, I guess we will." Her eyes shifted back to the procedure going on.
I really hope we do find a way.we don't belong here.
Yamaki remained quiet as he watched.
Iko thought to himself. He doesn't say much, does he?
Back in the lab, the data was now being cleaned of any remaining virus. Beelzemon felt a little weak, but he knew it would pass.
"Cleansing complete.we're ready to start the download."
The head technician nodded and pushed a few buttons on the computer. Then the download began. As the data started to flow into the sleeping princess, the spectators around the lab watched and waited for it to finish.
The nurse was reading the readouts from another computer. "Download at 40%...50%..."
Beelzemon watched and hoped for the best. I hope this works.Princess you just have to pull through. I'd hate myself if something bad were to happen.
"70%...80%..."
Come on, not much longer. Beelzemon had no patience, the suspense was frustrating.
"Download complete!"
The technician nodded. "Yamaki will be pleased. Go tell him of our progress." He started pulling out the computer cords from the princess. "Now we wait.and see if she fully recovers."
The nurse tapped on the viewing window and motioned for Yamaki. The other two guests stayed outside.
Beelzemon sat up with a quickness. "What do you mean IF she recovers!? You didn't say that! Tell me you just didn't say that!"
Yamaki was now looking over Midnyte and then looked to Beelzemon. "Just calm down, you getting all worked up isn't going to make things better."
Beelzemon then stood up slowly. He must've stood two feet taller than Yamaki. But that didn't intimidate him.he just looked up to him through his shades.
"Don't tell me how to feel, shades. I'm growing impatient! I'm as concerned for her as much as you are."
Yamaki simply relied, "Good, then be concerned, she'll pull through this. You just have to be patient and wait like the rest of us."
Beelzemon scuffed. "I'm going for a walk." He stormed out feeling hopeless that he couldn't do more for her.
Iko sneered as he brushed by him. "Watch the fur, freak."
"Ah, shut up!" He growled back to Iko. He went outside of the building slamming the main lobby doors behind him.
This is stupid.why do I have feelings for the woman? I don't even know her that well. I've always thought that having these feelings were for the weak minded.am I weak? He started to walk towards a nearby park to be alone. Well biker boy, you sure have changed.you're growing softer by the minute. What are you thinking? Why would someone like the princess be interested in a freak like you? Iko even thought him to be a freak. Stupid wolf.
He wandered off into the shadows.
It was told to me when I regained consciousness that the 'data transplant' was a complete success. I felt different, fully charged and ready for action. Needless to say I was disappointed when the head nurse insisted that I get more rest and give my body time to adjust to the dramatic changes.
Finally, I'm rid of that bastard for good. I smiled to myself as I lay in bed. May you rot in hell, Myotismon.
Just as I closed my eyes to sleep, Iko and Shaoii walked in.
"Hello. we wanted to see how you were feeling." Shaoii said shyly.
I smiled. "I feel better than ever." I suddenly rememberd how I attacked her back in the digital world and felt awful. "You know.back there in the digital world.I'm sorry if I hurt you. If there's any way I can prove how sorry I am, I'll do it."
Shaoii shook her head. "No, it's ok. You weren't yourself. You had no control over what was happening; if anyone is to blame that's Myotismon. He is gone for good, right?"
I nodded. "Yes and it feels so good to finally be free of him! I can't wait to go back there and kick that dragon butt from here to kingdom come!"
Whoa, did I just say that? That doesn't sound like me.
Iko said quietly. "Well just don't push yourself just yet, princess. We wouldn't want you to get hurt again."
Shaoii blinked. "Iko, I didn't think you had a caring bone in your body." She hugged him tightly. "I'm so glad you're trying to compassion."
Iko was gasping for air; she was hugging him a bit too tightly. "You're.crushing.me Easy.on.the.windpipe."
If you looked good enough, you could tell he was actually enjoying her attention. Even though he was starting to turn blue.
She let go and smiled. "Iko, let's go so the princess get her rest. Take it easy, princess. You'll be out of here in no time." She walked behind Iko as they left the room.
Those two are cute together.
So I closed my eyes again and rolled to my side. Trying to get comfortable was hard to do with wires stuck on me that was monitoring my vitals. I felt fine, but lying here was boring me. I wanted to get back and take care of business.
In due time, Midnyte. Just go to sleep.
I heard the door open again so I looked over my shoulder to see who it was. Impmon stood there and saw that I was awake.
"Oh, good.you're awake."
Yeah, and the door should have a door matt that says 'Welcome.'
"I.uhhh.well. brought you something. I hope you'll like it, it's nothing much.but.well here you go." He presented to me a handful of daisies.
I took them and smiled. "Well, they're absolutely beautiful!" I smelled them; they smelled so fresh and lively. "Thank you, Impmon."
He was blushing pretty hard at this point. I couldn't read his thoughts, even if I wanted to it was impossible for me. I was only able to read human minds. Not data.
"You ok? You look a little flushed?"
"Ahh.yeah, I'm fine.really. You know, it's getting kinda late, I think I'll go now." "Please stay.besides, I wanted to thank you for giving some of your data to me. You saved my life." He said, "Well I wouldn't say that. I couldn't just stand by let you hurt everyone and destroy the digital world.Bau can do that just fine on his own..."
Oh, great, why did I have to say it like that? He thought. Doh!
Then I felt like someone ripped out my heart and stomped on it. "That's how you feel, huh? Like I really meant to do what I did! You know Myotismon had control over me! How.how could you say that? I feel bad enough, Impmon, thanks for rubbing salt into my wounds!"
"Princess, that's not how I meant to say it, what I meant was."
I interrupted him. "Forget it.just leave me alone, I need to sleep now." I rolled over and stared at the wall.
Hey good going.you blew it. Give yourself a pat on the back! He frowned.
"I'm sorry.I didn't mean to hurt you. I'll see you in the morning." He sadly left the room.
I sighed. Did I really have to jump down his throat?
Morning came and after the medical staff gave me the ok to leave, I met up with Shaoii, Iko, and Impmon in Yamaki's office. They were gathered around Yamaki at his desk as he went over a plan of action. He saw me come in and stood up.
"Princess, it's good to see you are well again. Everything is set to go. Are you sure you're feeling up to it? If you need more rest, I can."
I stopped him from continuing. "No.let's get the show on the road, the digital world is in trouble, and staying here any longer is not going to help. I smiled. "But thank you for your concern."
"Anytime. I went over a basic plan of attack.after talking to Iko and doing some research, the dragon Bau doesn't have any weak spots. But the obvious is there.all you have to do is cut off its head, and Bau is history. Considering how big he is, it may be a problem."
Impmon snickered. "Gee, you think?" "We will figure out a way.after all, Bau isn't indestructible. I'm ready to go when you are." Iko said as he went out the door.
Shaoii chimed in. "With you in better health and back on our team, we have the chance at beating him. We'll be waiting for you outside." She went after Iko.
"Yeah, me too." Impmon walked out. Little did I know that he decided to eavesdrop.
"Well this is it, wish us luck."
I started to leave but Yamaki stopped me. "Wait."
I turned to him. "What is it?"
He moved a little closer to me. "Be careful out there. If anything should happen to you..I couldn't bear it."
Is he for real? Impmon scowled.
"Well.I'll be alright. I have some pretty tough friends on my side, not to mention powerful data in my system. Beelzemon pulled through for me, he has no idea how grateful I am."
Impmon smiled hearing that.
"Yes, he did. Whoever thought he would do something as unselfish as that? If I could've done it, I would."
"Really? I'm flattered." You know, he's changed a lot since I saw him those years ago.
"I'd better go now, seems that dragon slaying is in my job description now. Remind me to put that in my resume."
Suddenly he pulled me to him and kissed me. Nothing too passionate, but it really caught me off guard.
Impmon was starting to feel crushed.
I pulled back after a few moments and blushed. "Err. I.I'd better go."
"Good luck." He quietly said. I headed for the door and paused. "You know, if you keep on charming me, you may just win my heart."
I walked out.
Oh man, good call Romeo, Yamaki thought. Well at least she didn't slap you in the face. Impmon crept away from the door feeling anger and rejected.
It's your own fault! He said to himself. You hurt her feelings, so now deal with the rejection! Shows you what happens when you're careless with your words! Like she could ever love you the way you want her to. He stormed off the meet up with Iko and Shaoii outside the building.
This is it, the final showdown with Bau.or one could hope. It's off to the digital world!