Me: Okay, people-today, you get two chapters for the price of one, though I'd hope you would at least review the chapter before this one.
Rika: Like that's gonna happen.
Me: Hush! I don't own Digimon, and this chapter will introduce two new Digimon that I've thought up!
Rika: Oh, no. We're in trouble now.
Me: Hey! One's on your side, so relax.
Takato: See, Rika? One of the Digimon will be on our side, so everything will be okay, right?
Me: I think.
Rika: Whenever you say "I think," that can't be good for us!
Digimon Tamers: Tamers V.S. Dracula
Chapter X-Enter ChaosMegidramon and OmegaGallantmon!
"But this isn't really about fighting-it's about having the strength to do what needs to be done to save the world!" -Rika Nonaka
"Nothing's gonna tear us apart-nothing!" -Takato Matsuki
Dracula sent Megidramon and ChaosGallantmon toward Transylvania in order to have them
wreak havoc on the entire province! He allowed Takato to choose one Tamer and their Digimon
to go with him and help out. Knowing that the other Tamers had excellent attributes that made
them special in their own way, Takato weighed the pros and cons of everyone while talking to
them. When he got to Rika, she nearly tore his head off until he lost it and hurt her feelings!
Luckily for Takato, he apologized and wanted her and Renamon to fight side by side with him
and Guilmon. Now, it's up to Gallantmon and Sakuyamon-with Calumon along for the ride-to
stop Megidramon and ChaosGallantmon while there's still a chance!
The other remaining Tamers watched behind the confines of the forcefield as Gallantmon and Sakuyamon flew off toward Transylvania as fast as they could.
"You think they'll make it in time to stop them?" Kenta finally spoke up.
"They've got to. It's not like this night can get any worse, can it?"
"Actually, it can, my young adversaries."
In surprise, the Tamers and their Digimon turned around to see Dracula, trapped inside the forcefield with them, at least until he muttered some words that caused it to disintegrate entirely!
"Real nice timing, Kazu!" Terriermon snapped irritably.
"Terriermon..."
"So, how much farther is it to get back to Transylvania, huh?" Calumon asked while hanging onto Sakuyamon's shoulder as tight as he could.
"Remind me again why he's with us?"
After eyeing the In-Training Digimon with a look, Gallantmon thought about the reason Calumon had given him earlier and shrugged. "He said he wouldn't cause any trouble."
"Let's hope."
"So, what's the deal? You lead Takato and Rika away and decide to get rid of us late at night-that way, no one can wonder where we are, 'cause we don't know anyone out here?"
"Terriermon!" Henry sighed deeply. Even though Terriermon had been trying to help, it wasn't doing them any good if the vampire knew everything else about them.
"Truthfully, I lead them away because of one reason: I wanted to test your strength against my own, without your 'supposed' leaders." Dracula started chanting another spell, which got Terriermon really angry.
"That's it! Henry, make me Digivolve and let's get in there, 'cause I'm sick of hearing Latin everywhere I go in this place!"
"You and me both, Terriermon."
"You're not going in alone." Turning, Henry couldn't hide a smile as Jeri stepped up by his side, gripping his hand tightly.
"We are a team, right? Even if we are missing the others." Ryo added.
"We'll take this vampire out for dinner or whatever, then go help Takato and Rika." Kazu noted.
"Dracula, this will be your final battle!"
Biomerge Digivolution!
"Biomerge, activate!" Henry, Jeri and Ryo chorused as the three of them merged with their respective partners at once.
"Terriermon Biomerge to...MEGAGARGOMON!!!"
"Leomon Biomerge to...SABERLEOMON!!!"
"Monodramon Biomerge to...JUSTIMON!!!"
"Whoa! When'd Cyberdramon go back to being a Rookie?" Kazu sputtered in amazement.
"Probably when Takato and Rika left." Kenta murmured.
"Judecca Prison!!"
The massive fire attack that was launched from ChaosGallantmon's shield snaked out before striking Transylvania, starting a gigantic fire and causing things to explode! Roaring excitedly, Megidramon threw his body onto homes that either flattened people that were inside or crushed the homes of people who hadn't gotten there yet!
"Hey, Gallantmon wanna-be! Why don't you try taking on someone who looks just like you?" Gallantmon demanded in the dual voices of Takato and Guilmon. Growling, the two Gallantmon strode forward until they were toe-to-toe with each other.
"Sakuyamon, you can handle Megidramon without me, right?"
Inside her sphere, Rika grimaced as Sakuyamon started flying toward the Virus-type. "Battling a dragon who can drool all over you and tries to have you for a midnight snack? If I knew you were gonna pull this, Gogglehead, I would've sent Ryo in my place."
"Very funny. Lightning Joust!!"
"Demon's Disaster!!"
The two attacks collided and exploded as one while the two Mega Digimon fought for domination! As for Sakuyamon, she was in sort of a bind.
"Since we've never actually had to battle with Megidramon before this, how are we supposed to attack?" Rika asked out loud.
"I'd aim for his head and knock him out, 'cause he looks scary, and I don't think he can get any scarier than this!" Calumon suggested worriedly.
"That sounds decent enough. Amethyst Wind!!"
As the attack struck him in the head, Megidramon found himself glaring at a Data-type Digimon, plus a tiny In-Training Digimon. Growling deep under his throat, the Mega Digimon used his tail and wrapped Sakuyamon up while opening his mouth wide and preparing to eat her!
"Hey-let go! No one here said you could eat and run!"
"Power Pummel!!"
MegaGargomon struck nothing but snow as Dracula avoided the attack and fired another black ball at him.
"I'm getting sick of these stupid energy balls, Henry! Let's show him how the sun shines back home!"
"Terriermon, the sun shines the same way all around the world, so it wouldn't really matter."
"Justice Kick!!"
"Howling Crusher!!"
"Hey, Kenta, what time is it right now?" Kazu asked grimly.
Checking his watch, which he'd managed to snag before coming up there, Kenta said, "Around 2:00. Why?"
"Simple-we've been out here ever since midnight! If we can hold this guy off for another 3-4 hours, the sun will rise, and if it rises, we can say 'adios' to pale face!"
"Guardian Barrage!!"
"Kahuna Waves!!"
"Lopmon Digivolve to...ANTYLAMON!!!"
Both Kazu and Kenta turned to see Susie holding her Digivice firmly in her hand.
"Talk about growth spurts, huh?"
"Oh, yeah."
"Takato, help!"
Gasping while inside his sphere, Takato turned to see Sakuyamon in a death grip by Megidramon!
"Oh, no! RIKAAAAAAAA! Guilmon-she'll be erased! We've gotta save her!"
"Right."
Abandoning the battle with his darker side, Gallantmon flung himself forward and stabbed Megidramon in the side with his lance! The Mega Digimon roared in pain and anger as he released Sakuyamon from his hold.
"You okay? I'm sorry, Rika! I shouldn't have let you take on Megidramon alone!" Takato was struggling with his tears at that moment, but Sakuyamon rose an eyebrow in response.
"Trust me-I'll be fine. Spirit Strike!!" Three dragons, colored red, blue and green flew out from behind the Shaman Digimon and struck Megidramon all over! At that instant, Gallantmon grunted as he hunched over; Sakuyamon grunted lightly as she felt pain radiate over her body!
"It can't be...he wouldn't dare!"
"What'd he do, guys?"
Eyeing Calumon, Renamon responded as quickly as time would allow it. "Apparently, Dracula did more than connect these two Digimon to Takato-whenever they feel pain, he can feel it, just like with Guilmon! And since Rika and Takato are connected, that means we'll feel these hits as well."
Calumon's ears retracted sadly at that second. "That's not fair..."
"Judecca Prison!!" The three Digimon turned to see ChaosGallantmon's shield up in the air, a powerful blast of fire aimed directly at Gallantmon! A second after that, the Virus-type rose his own shield up into the air and barely blocked it in time. Seconds passed before ChaosGallantmon poured on the power and slowly, but surely, Gallantmon was forced backward bit by bit.
"Shield of the Just!!"
"You wanna see true power? Then check out what Takato and I can do!" Guilmon's voice rang out mockingly.
"Guilmon!"
Within minutes, the two attacks were dominating for control amidst the streets of one side of Transylvania. Noticing Megidramon fly towards another building, Sakuyamon headed after him.
"He might try to make us into an hors d'oeuvre, but he can't wreck this place. Crystal Sphere!!" Knowing using this attack on this particular Digimon was a risk, but for Takato, it was one Rika was willing to take. Both Sakuyamon and Megidramon were trapped inside a protective shield at that moment.
"You wanna fight, you drooling excuse for a Digimon? Bring it on!"
Roaring angrily, Megidramon launched himself at Sakuyamon!
"Bunny Blades!!"
"Gargo Missiles!!"
"Howling Crusher!!"
"Molten Blade!!"
The Dark Prince hissed angrily as he escaped to the sky. He hadn't expected the Tamers to have this type of determination when dealing with their enemies. No matter what, he had to get to Transylvania if he was to carry out one last spell he was itching to test out. Chuckling, Dracula floated away, motioning for them to follow.
"Where's he getting off to? We were just getting started!"
"Hmm..." Justimon checked it out, then almost flew off, if he hadn't needed to remind the others. "He's going to Transylvania! Come on!"
Within seconds, the Tamers were off, and returning to Transylvania!
"But why would he want to go there?" Kazu yelled out while he and Kenta were on top of Guardromon, the latter holding onto MarineAngemon as best as he could.
"He probably has some sort of plan that involves the others." Cyberdramon's voice boomed out.
"Then, let's get going, guys!" MegaGargomon yelled out.
Both Gallantmon and ChaosGallantmon were starting to tire out. The attacks had exploded in a burst of light that caused the two of them to briefly shut their eyes before they started fending each other off with their lances. Finally, Gallantmon had his darker half cornered, and that's when he noticed Sakuyamon fighting off Megidramon once again!
"No-not again! Hold on, Rika! I'm coming!"
Sacrificing the only chance he would probably have to safely subdue his other half, Gallantmon passed through the shield and tackled Megidramon in the back! Both of them tangled onto the ground for a few moments before Gallantmon knocked Megidramon out with his shield.
"Are you okay?"
Eyeing Gallantmon with a look of mock irritation, Rika replied, "Yeah, but I was baiting him, Takato."
"Oh. Then why didn't you say anything?"
"Guys, look out!" Calumon screamed as two black balls of dark energy penetrated the shield and struck Gallantmon and Sakuyamon, causing them both extreme amounts of pain and forcing them to deDigivolve into Takato, Guilmon, Rika and Renamon!
Dracula revealed himself at that second, chanting in Latin and pointing a finger at Calumon.
"What are you doing here, Dracula?" Takato demanded heatedly, forcing himself to get up onto his feet, helping up Rika and the others.
Ignoring him, Dracula continued chanting until a beam of energy struck Calumon's triangle, which triggered the entire Digivolving process. Seconds later, the triangle glowed as a bright red beam flew upward and struck both ChaosGallantmon and Megidramon just as the other Tamers came in!
"Oh no...NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!"
Roaring as extreme power started to radiate down their bodies, ChaosGallantmon and Megidramon merged together to create a gigantic Digimon of destruction! It looked like Gallantmon would, but it had a Megidramon-influenced tail and a Guilmon-induced visor. The biohazard sign that had been on both Digimon's chests was now on the shield instead.
"Behold, Tamers...the Digimon who's going to destroy you all-ChaosMegidramon!"
"Oh, man! He's right-ChaosMegidramon, a Biomerged Mega Digimon. His attacks are Hell's Gateway and Prison of the Unjust. Sounds like a version of Gallantmon that's gone bad!" Kazu warned.
While stepping back slowly, Takato and Rika held hands tightly as Calumon was picked up by Guilmon, who looked completely drained of energy.
"ChaosMegidramon? This guy makes Megidramon look normal! Well, almost." Takato admitted.
Taking careful aim behind Dracula, ChaosMegidramon fired a blast of red energy from his right hand.
"Hell's Gateway!!"
The blast of red energy struck MegaGargomon, SaberLeomon, Justimon and Antylamon, injuring all of them and forcing them all to deDigivolve into their Rookie forms, Leomon excluded!
"Oh, no! With just one attack, he crippled our entire team!" Takato cried out.
"Well, Takato, if you have any bright ideas on how we're supposed to handle this, I'm listening." Rika said.
Takato started shaking at that second, unshed tears blurring his vision until Rika wiped them away.
"This is all my fault, Rika! If I hadn't gotten so angry before at Beelzemon and the D-Reaper, these Digimon wouldn't even exist right now, and we wouldn't be mere seconds away from death. I'm sorry I wasn't strong enough to face my darker side back then. The only other thing I regret is that you and I didn't get the chance to work together-not just side by side, but..."
Nodding, Rika forced Takato to look at her, gazing deep into his brown eyes and losing herself in them.
"I know what you're trying to say, and it isn't your fault! You're human, like I am, like everyone here-well, not Dracula, of course. I wish we'd gotten the chance to work together like that, too..."
As Takato and Rika shared a powerful kiss of passion and commitment, their Digivices glowed brightly with colors of red and blue energy healing Calumon and the other Digimon instantly!
Biomerge Digivolution!
"Biomerge, activate!" Takato and Rika yelled out as they pulled away from each other while transforming into data and merging with their respective Digimon.
"Guilmon..."
"Renamon..."
"Biomerge to...OMEGAGALLANTMON!!!"
Side by side inside their protective spheres, Takato and Rika smiled broadly at each other.
"Wait a minute-how come your Mega form gets to be heard three times, and Sakuyamon only gets to be heard once?"
"Uh, 'cause I came up with the idea?"
"Cute, Takato. Real cute."
The others gaped in surprise and astonishment at the Digimon before them. He looked like Gallantmon would, but was covered in a brilliant color of silver instead of grayish white. The biohazard sign was still on the front of his chest. As for the cape, it was still red, but it also had a yin/yang symbol in the direct middle of it. The shield was the same color as Gallantmon was-silver, but had the same triangles surrounding it.
"And they still had to Biomerge to create this Digimon? Wicked!" Kazu screamed excitedly.
"Let's hope he's enough to stop ChaosMegidramon-or is it a she?"
"Terriermon!"
Awesome! It looks like Takato and Rika get the chance to work together-literally! But, can they defeat ChaosMegidramon, or are they in way over their heads? Find out next time on Digimon: Digital Monsters!
