Me: Well, well, well-I've completed another chapter to Tamer V.S. Tamer! I am too good. I don't own Digimon, nor do I own "Forever may not be long enough" by Live from the soundtrack "The Mummy Returns."
Takato: That is a cool song-and a cool movie! What do you think Rika?
Rika: Hmm-if you two like that movie, it was either a box-office hit, or it-
Me: Don't even think of saying what you're gonna say! Just leave it at "box-office hit" got me?
Rika: Okay! And I thought I didn't trust people, but you take it to a whole new level.
Me: And, before I forget, this chapter's dedicated to Takeruto, Flamegaruru, ML, Shrub and silverlily. Why? 'Cause you guys (or girls) have been there for me either since I started this story or since I started writing Tamers stories. Arigato, and enjoy this latest chapter in "Tamer V.S. Tamer!"
Takato: (sniffles) That was…beautiful!
Rika: I'll admit, it was nice of you to do that, but don't you think this could've waited until Chapter V?
Me: No.
Digimon Tamers: Tamer V.S. Tamer
Chapter IV-The Tamers V.S. the Clones
"Forever may not be long enough for our love…" –Live
Forever…
Henry groaned as, only moments after his abduction, he found himself-and Terriermon-facing their clones-Terriermon's clone was at Champion level already-at the front of the abandoned warehouse.
"So, I take it we came to the right place, huh?" Henry asked calmly, wondering if Rika, Renamon and Calumon had actually made it inside.
"That's right. If you guys had only stayed away instead of just trying to find your buddy. But now, I'm afraid we'll have to kill him-and you, if you get in our way."
"Henry? Is it time?" Terriermon asked calmly.
"That's right, Terriermon-let him have it!" Henry exclaimed as he pulled out one of his cards.
Rika, Renamon and Calumon had only gotten a few steps inside the warehouse when suddenly, Rika was kicked in the stomach and sent sprawling to the ground!
"I'm alright." Rika advised, waving off the others' questions immediately.
"Just like a warrior-determined to find the lost soldier in battle, even if it means death. Does one silly little gogglehead truly mean that much to you?" Rika's eyes narrowed in anger as her clone-and Renamon's clone, who had already Digivolved-appeared from the shadows.
"You'd never get the chance to know how much someone means to you-unless you open your heart and let them in." Rika listened for any signs of Takato, and was slightly taken aback when she heard voices coming from below the floor.
"There's a basement to this place, and that's where you're holding Takato, right?" Rika demanded angrily as she grabbed one of her cards in one move.
"True, but you'll never get there-unless you get past the two of us."
Rika eyed her partner with a look. "You ready, Renamon?"
"Always."
"Then let's go!"
Takato suddenly cried out as he felt some pain from his stomach, but his clone hadn't even touched him!
"Takato, are you okay?" Guilmon asked.
"Yeah, don't worry about me." Takato replied as he tried to shake off the pain.
"True. He's the only one who'll have to worry-when Growlmon and I absorb your data." "Takato" muttered as his partner came out, Digivolved and ready.
"Are you ready, Guilmon?" Takato asked, feeling ready to fight.
"Whatever you say, Tamer."
"Then get out there and win this for Rika and Henry!" Takato declared as he grabbed one of his cards.
Forever may not be long enough for my love
I have a will but I'm lost inside your time
If you could, would you come with me to the other side?
Forever may not be long enough…forever may not be long enough…forever may not be long enough for this love
Forever…forever…forever
Takato, Rika and Henry swiped their cards through at the same time, yelling out, "Digimodify! Digivolution, activate!"
Digivolution!
"Terriermon…"
"Renamon…"
"Guilmon…"
"Digivolve to…GARGOMON!!!/ KYUBIMON!!!/ GROWLMON!!!"
Digimon!
Henry steeled himself as Gargomon went to take on his clone for the second time.
"Are you ready for some fun? Gargo Lasers!!"
Unfortunately, just like before, "Henry's" Gargomon avoided the attack.
"You've got to be kidding me? Gargo Lasers!!"
Digimodify!
"Digimodify! Speed, activate!" Henry said as Gargomon quickly raced toward his opponent.
"Well then, if you don't like that game, how about this? Bunny Pummel!!"
That attack connected within seconds and caused Gargomon's clone some pain.
"Finally-the tables are turned!"
"Don't count us out yet. We've got some tricks up our sleeve." Rika knew she should focus on the battle, but it was hard to do so when your entire body felt like it was on fire!
"Someone's getting hurt-and I'm feeling every hit they take! I wonder if this was what Takato felt like when Mihiramon was attacking WarGrowlmon." Rika thought as she pulled out another card and ignored the taste of blood in her mouth.
"Digimodify! Hyper Speed, activate!"
"Dragon Wheel!!" Once that attack hit, Rika saw Kyubimon's clone grunt and realized she'd been hurt.
"Go, Rika! Go, Kyubimon! These clones don't have heart to win a battle, 'cause you, Henry and Takato are pals until forever! YAY!" Calumon cheered from the sidelines.
This world is never enough, and I'm not givin' up (forever)
My faith in love is like blood, I'd spill it freely for some (forever)
My faith in love is like blood, it flows in everyone (forever)
Don't stop to look at the clock, forever won't be long enough!
Takato moaned with pain as he finally landed a punch on his clone's cheek, sending him to the ground. Only seconds after Guilmon had Digivolved, Takato's clone had tackled him and just started whaling on him! Eventually, Takato coughed up some blood, but that didn't stop his clone.
"Dragon Slash!!" Growlmon yelled, connecting and sending his clone to the floor.
"He's got some fighting spirit in him after all. I'm impressed, but that won't be nearly enough to save you."
Takato heard the scuffle above him and knew it was Rika's doing.
"Just open your heart and let me inside-I won't hurt you, Rika! We'd be together forever if you could just trust me." Takato thought as he prepared himself to fight again.
"PyroBlaster!!" The two attacks collided and exploded, shaking up the entire warehouse a bit.
"Looks like your gogglehead was worthy to take on ours-and I thought he was pathetic." That turned out to be a mistake as Rika leaped up and kicked her clone across the face!
"Nobody insults Takato like that! If anyone's gonna call him a Gogglehead, it should be me!" Rika growled angrily. A second later, Rika found herself back on the ground, with blood trickling down her chin. As for Takato, he felt the impact of that attack, and felt blood coming out of his mouth.
"You do that again, you won't live to see another sunrise…"
Forever may not be long enough for you to know just how far I'd travel, just how far we'd go
Open your heart and everything will be alright
Open your heart baby, leave with me, don't be afraid
Forever…
This world is never enough and I'm not givin' up (forever)
My faith in love is like blood, I'd spill it freely for some (forever)
My faith in love is like blood, it flows in everyone (forever)
Don't stop to look at the clock, forever won't be long enough!
It took Rika a few moments to realize that she'd gotten past her clone and found the stairway leading to the basement!
"Kyubimon-get Calumon and let's go!" Rika yelled as she started running toward the stairs.
"I don't think that's going to happen. Foxtail Inferno!!" Rika smiled as she dodged the attack and dived, miraculously making it to the stairs! Kyubimon and Calumon made it a few seconds after her.
"Takato! Where are you?" Takato looked up to see Rika, who looked just as injured as he did.
"Right here, but it looks like you could use some help."
"I could say the same about you, Gogglehead. What-"
That's when it hit them both-the injuries they both had, the blood that was still running down their faces and the pain they could feel in their stomachs.
"Are we connected?" Takato and Rika chorused as one. Neither of them noticed Takato and Growlmon's clone going up the stairs.
Forever may not be long enough for our love…
Forever…forever…forever…forever
Rika looked out of the corner of her eye and realized that they were alone in the basement.
"Where's your clone?" Takato snapped out of his daze and looked around.
"They trapped us in here!"
"That's right! A lesson you Tamers need to learn-never turn your back on an enemy, even if you have the upper hand." Seconds later, they felt, and heard, explosions from above them!
"The stairs-hurry!" Takato said. They all raced for the stairs, but only Growlmon, Kyubimon and Calumon made it outside. A giant rock blocked the entrance, leaving Takato and Rika trapped inside!
"Growlmon-what's going on out there?" Takato yelled.
"This place is being destroyed-by what, I don't know. It looks like your clones have evacuated, and we should, too. Don't worry, Rika-we'll return and get you and Takato out." Kyubimon said as the three Digimon left. Henry was actually winning when his clone picked up "Terriermon" and high-tailed it out of there! He heard some explosions and turned to see the entire warehouse collapse in on itself.
"TAKATO! RIKA!"
Forever may not be long enough
Forever may not be long enough
Forever may not be long enough for our love…
Well, this is just peachy! Takato and Rika are trapped in the remains of the warehouse. Will Henry and the other Digimon be able to get them out or have they taken their last breath? Find out next time on Digimon: Digital Monsters!
