Regless: Well that last one was fun. Damn it was hard thinking of how to
reunite the tamers. Guilmon just seemed the obvious choice. Thanks
everyone for your reviews and stuff. Oh and thanks to Energy as well, you
gave me an thing, you know... what's it called, oh right! An IDEA to use
later involving Andromon.
Black Terriermon: WHAT did you switch Guilmon's partner for you fool?
Regless: What the hell? Oh another muse. Wait aren't you supposed to be with the Digidestined of Courage?
Black Terriermon: Black kidnapped me.
Regless: Why am I not surprised? Anyway to answer your question I switched Guilmon's partner because it'll effect things later. Takato still doesn't exist so he doesn't qualify as a tamer... yet. And one more thing, if you noticed the Tamer Level on Jeri's digivice went NUMBER / NUMBER = TAKATO / JERI. I'm also putting stuff like that in to make Takato turn away from Jeri and into RUKATO. You'll find out how later. Any other questions?
Black Terriermon: Yes, CAN YOU PLEASE UNTIE ME?
Regless: Mabey later. This one ought to be interesting cause I still have no idea which idea I'm gonna use. (Kinda wanna do another dream but I got a reason to hold that off for another chapter. Oh and one MOOOORE thing. Takato has five levels for everything Jeri has four, it's just the way things worked out.
Regless: Oh and after seeing the concern for Guilmon and Takato I'll do my best to explain why Jeri became his partner in this paragraph cause noone in the fic could explain it without going ooc. Jeri has a digivice with no digimon. She is one of the more important characters even without her Digimon. I simply gave a digimon to what qualified as Jeri's shell of a D- Arc. Guilmon will not take Leomon's place, I have plans for Leomon, some of which will be revealed in this chapter. Jeri will not take Takato's place no more than a babysitter takes a parents place. I hope that clears things up a bit. RUKATO AND HENRY/JERI FOREVER BABY.
Black Terriermon: UNTIE ME NOW!
Regless: Momentai! : )
Note: Realized when he was reading on of Firehedgehog's fanfics. How come noone told me I spelt Mrs. Asagi's name wrong? And Firehedgehog, YOU KICK ASS. I can't wait for the next chapter of Catalyst of Light... Mabey I should put this in a review instead of here...
** Thoughts
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Perfect Hazard - Chapter 6 - Hazard Mode Change
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The entire party was walking towards where they were suppose to meet the Arc and leave. They couldn't go through the forest, navigating the trees would take to much time, which they didn't have a lot of since the encounter with Cherrymon. Instead they had to go through the area where they fought Beelzemon. Everyone was in a pretty good mood and was asking about Guilmon, except Kenta who really wanted a partner and Takato who didn't really like the idea of going through the area where he made his critical mistake. Takato and Guilmon were at opposite ends of the group. Takato next to Rika and Guilmon next to Jeri.
Kenta "Hey Guilmon"
Guilmon "...mmm, What is it?"
Takato and Jeri **Guilmon's tired again. I wonder why.**
Kenta "Um, that symbol on your chest. I've been thinking about it for a while now. I'm sure I saw it when it helped Rika a while ago in the forest. A piece of data saved her then it exploded after forming that symbol. Do you know what it means."
Guilmon "You'll have to ask Takatomon. He made me"
Takato **Guilmon can still hear and see me... should I tell everyone about the Digital Hazard. Nah, not yet anyway. There are still so many questions I need to figure out first.**
Takato "I'll tell ya later boy"
{Guilmon nodded to Takato. Renamon, who had taken up an interest in the baby dragon, caught on immediately. Then she moved over to Rika passing through Takato accidentally as she did so.}
Takato "That was rude."
Renamon leaned over and whispered to Rika (I don't think Takatomon exists)
Takato listened casually. He was easily able to hear Renamon's whispers from his clse proximity. "Well, your more or less, right."
Rika (What do you mean?)
Renamon (I think he's an imaginary friend of Guilmon.)
Takato snorted with his arms folded behind his head "About a few months ago it was the other way around."
Rika (Interesting. Hey Renamon. There something else I noticed about that weird symbol. I saw that symbol in a dream I had last night, sleeping in the forest. This stupid goggle head landed on...uh me...)
{Takato blushed remembering the time he went into Rika's dream accidentally. And about how climbed to his feet. He still had the bruise from where Rika punched him so he figured he'd remember for a while whether he liked it or not.}
Rika (...Anyway the kid had the symbol on his hands. I've never seen him before and he was completely out of place in my dream. Man, seeing him so scared would've been fun if I wasn't so ticked off at him.)
Renamon arched a brow and said something she wouldn't normally say to her tamer. Takato's effect hadn't quite worn off (Awww, is Rika having dreams about a boy?)
Rika blushed slightly (That's exactly what he said before I clobbered him!)
Renamon "..."
Kenta's unusually loud voice manage to take away the tension that was forming between Rika and Renamon. "Hey Jeri can I borrow Guilmon? I mean, you've already had a partner and I haven't."
Guilmon walked over to Takato, Rika, and Renamon with Jeri shaking her head. Takato was grinning widely at the conversation that was taking place next to him. Guilmon had no knowledge of tact or what to do when your tamer stops existing so he starting talking casually to air getting weird glances from everyone else.
Guilmon whined "Takatomon, I don't wanna be traded to Kenta."
{Kenta sweatdropped}
Takato "heh heh heh. Don't worry. It's like I said I just need someone to take care of you for a little while till I become normal again. There no reason for you to go to Kenta. No offence but I don't think it's even possible. Kenta doesn't have a digivice."
Guilmon "Yay! Oh and why were you smiling and turning red? Did you eat a Chili Pepper?"
Rika and Renamon **...?**
Takato "Uh, er, no. Hey Guilmon, you do realize everyone think your nuts right now right?"
Guilmon "I like nuts, peanuts and peanut butter are the best though.
Takato Sighed. Guilmon didn't understand "Well I guess there's no real harm in it. But try not to act to crazy, alright?"
Calumon "Hey Guilmon, who ya talking to?"
Guilmon "Takatomon"
Takato "I'm not a mon"
Kenta "How come Jeri got another digimon?"
Kazu "How come you can't shut up for once?"
Calumon "Ooo~ooo How's Takatomon doing?"
Takato "I'm not a mon."
Guilmon "He's doing good"
Suzie "Takatomon is a funny name."
Takato "I'm not a... Awww nevermind."
Takato noticed Henry hanging back a bit. **Guess he's nervous around Jeri** Takato thought grinning. **Let's see what I can do to fix that** He slowed his pace and waited for Henry to catch up. Guilmon stayed by his side. When Takato was close enough he passed his hand through Henry hoping he would gain at least a bit more confidence. He really didn't know how his Henry handled himself near girls. Henry walked faster to catch up to the group and began talking to Jeri. Everyone had there own thoughts about what was going on.
Suzie **Henwy keeps hanging awound that giwrl**
Lopmon **She's choking me**
Kenta **Why can't I get a digimon**
Henry **It's nice to see Jeri smiling again**
Jeri **I'm so glad Henry was there for me when Leomon was deleted. I feel better with him by my side. And now Guilmon as well.**
Kazu **Why won't Kenta shut up**
Gardromon **Why won't Kazu start yapping. He's been so quiet lately**
Renamon **Guilmon seems to have his strength back for a moment, how come it changes so rapidly**
Rika **Stupid stupid stupid stupid stupid stupid GOGGLE HEAD**
Guilmon **I hope Takatomon gets back to normal soon...With Guilmon bread**
Takato **I am NOT a mon**
***Meanwhile****
Azulongmon "I have returned, I trust you have looked into the matter of which we spoke of earlier."
Zhuqiaomon "Yes I have. There have been some strange happenings in the digital word."
Azulongmon "That much we agree on. Well, don't keep me waiting in suspense"
Zhuqiaomon "Well first off, the tamers are getting stronger. They are acting different... So far it's only worked to their benefit. There is also the arrival of two new digimon allied with humans. There names, from what my scouts have gathered are, Guilmon, and Takatomon."
Azulongmon "I have never heard of either of these. Are they rare only to your territory?"
Zhuqiaomon "No, They should not exist as far as I know."
Azulongmon "Curious. The catalyst has also found it's way to the tamers."
Zhuqiaomon "Hmmm, we'll have to retrieve him again. I've already sent Beelzemon but he seems to have trouble navigating. With luck it won't be to much longer before he reaches them."
Azulongmon "Yes Beelzemon. He has changed... He has some peculiar symbols on his hands now. I do not recognize them."
Zhuqiaomon "That symbol... It's been showing up all over the place recently. The tamers seem to have a guardian angel. Oh well, it's only a matter of time before they are crushed, none of them can stand up to Beelzemon."
Azulongmon "Again you underestimate the humans, ally. But no more of this bickering. I shall continue my search. We will talk again later."
***Meanwhile***
The group had been walking for quite some time. Calumon and Guilmon were still talking about Takatomon while the rest of the group continued getting used to it. They had come to assume Takato was no more than an imaginary friend that Calumon and Guilmon created. Rika was grumbling and had been thinking of the "Stupid Goggle Head" and the symbols on his hands, since Renamon had caused her to bring it up. They were just now passing the area where Guilmon digivolved to Megidramon. Of course, noone except Takato knew about that. They assumed the large craters in that area were created by the light that allowed that them to escape.
A flash of light off a metallic surface and Takato looked up. He had been trying to eavesdrop on the various conversations that were going on around him with apparent success. He could have sworn he saw something. He didn't look long, however as a voice from the opposite direction scattered the tamers.
Beelzemon "Double Impact!"
Two bullets smashed into the ground where Jeri and Kenta had been arguing. Henry feared the worst for them but that passed when he looked to his side and noticed that Guilmon had sensed the digimon before hand and carried his friends to safety. He seemed to be getting tired again, something that put Jeri in a panic. Regardless of his fatigue however Guilmon ran up to meet the enemy. Renamon and Gardromon join him a second later. Takato swiped his hand through Henry and he allowed Terriermon to fight again. Suzie was holding Lopmon back, squeezing her tightly, and almost choking her.
Beelzemon "Well well, Long time no see."
Kenta "Not long enough unfortunately."
Beelzemon "Since when does the lawn ornament speak?"
Kazu "You shut up! He's got more guts than you do right now."
Beelzemon "Your forgetting your place, PUNK!"
Rika "Renamon! Load his data"
Renamon "Of course, Rika."
Takato "Are you stupid? You can't beat him like that with just an all-out attack. You need to think of a strategy."
Guilmon "What do you think we should do Takatomon?"
Takato "Gimme a sec, I'll think of something"
Beelzemon turned his face to the new guy. He was shocked to see this thing had the digital Hazard symbol on him, but he wasn't about to show it. He just let out a snarl and did his best to intimidate the "ants" in front of him. He finally addressed Guilmon.
Beelzemon "Hey you, Pineapple head! Did you do this to me?"
{Beelzemon shows everyone the white Digital Hazard symbols on his hand}
Guilmon "Hmm? I don't remember"
Beelzemon "...You gotta be kidding me!"
Takato "Why does HE have the Digital Hazard imprinted on his hand? ^Sarcasm^ Just great, this keeps getting better and better."
Rika **Damn first the kid in my dream and now this guy. I'm really starting to hate that symbol**
{Beelzemon stood marveling at his hands} "Oh well. I guess it doesn't matter, these things look kinda cool anyway."
Guilmon growled lowly "Impmon! I will not let you pass"
Terriermon's mouth hung open and Renamon went wide-eyed. The rest of the tamers did something pretty similar. Jeri back up almost stumbling, Henry was there to catch her in a second. Takato and Guilmon were confused by what their friends were doing. Beelzemon himself, looked like he was having a hernia. Rika looked turned her head down and Renamon did the same. Terriermon was the first to speak.
Terriermon "Impmon?... YOUR IMPMON?!?!"
Takato "What? You mean none of you knew?"
Beelzemon "YEAH! That's right. The same weak little Impmon you were all picking on a month ago. Like my new style?"
Takato "All of them, I guess never thought about how Beelzemon would be different in this world. But it makes sense I guess. Me, Guilmon, and Calumon were always the first to try and get Impmon to play with us. If me and Guilmon weren't there..."
Renamon "I... I can't believe...you of all digimon!"
{Beelzemon stopped posing and glared at Guilmon} "Well believe it. What I don't believe is that someone I've never even met before figured it out. Tell me pineapple head, how did ya know who I was"
Guilmon "Takatomon used to play with you."
Beelzemon "YA right. I don't remember playing with any digimon. And I never even heard of a Takatomon"
Takato "For crying out loud Beelzemon! I'm not a mon. It's not that hard to figure out."
{Beelzemon had taken out his shotguns and aimed them at Renamon of whom he was especially bitter against)
Beelzemon "Double {Something caught his eye} ... Huh?" **Didn't I just see another kid with... goggles?**
Beelzemon was temporarily distracted and that was all the tamer's digimon needed. They rushed forward and those who could digivolved to champion. Guilmon couldn't with his new tamer who was crying still trying to get over the shock of fighting Impmon. She and Leomon had brushed Impmon off before, but she never realized how angry he was inside. She could've done something. If she had just cared a little more she would still be with Leomon and none of this would've happened.
Beelzemon was outnumber but it was only serving to slow him down rather than stop him. Takato was looking around looking around, again, for something to help. His mind was racing. **I seem to be doing this a lot, don't I** Suddenly Jeri's digivice reacted. It switched from displaying Guilmon's levels to the flashing Hazard symbol. Of course, she had yet to figure out the symbols significance. The digivice continued flashing and Takato noticed something else. In the distance, about 30 meters away something was forming. None of the other tamers seem to notice.
Takato squinted at the object so far away. It was long and reflective, but he couldn't make out what it was, exactly. Then it became clearer and Takato recognized it. It was Leomon's sword, stuck in the ground. Before Takato's mind could catch up with his actions, he raced for it. He was hoping that Leomon's power would be enough to help his friends. Meanwhile Beelzemon was cleaning house. He had just punched Guilmon down for the 10th time. Renamon noted that the first 6 or 7 shot didn't seem to hurt Guilmon at all. But now the baby dragon was losing his strength all at once. Guilmon seemed to be getting tired again and most of the others were already in serious condition apart from Gargomon. Henry had been using cards to increase his defense and keep his vitality as high as he could. But now it seemed all for not as Beelzemon raised his hand above Guilmon.
Beelzemon "Your going to die first"
Takato "NO!!! DON'T HURT HIM"
Beelzemon "Huh? Who said that?"
Beelzemon whirled around at the slightly familiar voice, but saw noone... that is until his White Hazard signs began to flash. Suddenly became aware of a small figure in the distance. He had a blue shirt, brown hair, and blue tinted goggles with yellow rims. He also had a large sword in his hands that was obviously to big for him to hold up. Takato was glaring at Beelzemon intensely, too angry to care that Beelzemon had heard him.
Beelzemon "Hey who's the dork"
Henry and Kazu looked at each other and shrugged while Rika did the same with Jeri. Gargomon was hoping that Beelzemon had snapped and would soon be running around like an idiot singing Yankee-Doodle. Sadly he had no such luck today.
Beelzemon "Don't tell me you can't see him!?"
Gargomon began taunting Beelzemon in a babyish voice "Who's a little Loony tune? You are, yes you are"
Takato "Damn Gargomon he's gonna kill you, you realize that, right?"
Beelzemon "He's right over there." {Beelzemon pointed to Takato} "He's got a blue shirt and goggles. What are you blind?"
Rika **Goggles? Oh man, don't tell me..."
Rika "Brown hair too?"
Beelzemon "Yeah!"
The Tamers looked at each other, more confused than ever now. Renamon was hurt badly, but was now only thinking about the dream Rika had told her about earlier. **Fascinating**
Guilmon "I see him!" {Guilmon waved to Takato into the distance who was still trudging forward with the sword} HIIIIII"
Beelzemon pulled out his shotguns and aimed at Takato. The digimon were mostly to exhausted to fight except for Gargomon who was batted to the side by Beelzemon's tail.
Beelzemon "I don't know who or what you are. But your still just an ant to me. DOUBLE IMPACT"
Takato had started to swing the sword around as soon as he saw Beelzemon go for the trigger. The sword managed to deflect the bullets but it still sent Takato back onto his butt. The tamers and their digimon (Minus Guilmon) saw the bullets collide with air and bounce off. A light started to emerge from around where Takato had landed . The light was visible to everyone who could only look on and guess at what was happening. Rika had swiped a recharge card and the other tamers had mimicked her. Guilmon seemed to be getting stronger all his own again. Even if it had stopped at the moment, he was stronger than he was a few seconds ago. Renamon kept one of her eyes on Guilmon. The more she saw of him, the more intrigued she became.
Beelzemon had pulled the trigger back a few more times but he hadn't reloaded since his first fight with the tamers and had, thus, run out of bullets. He threw his guns to the side, crouched down, and then took off in the direction of the light. Takato was panicked. He realized Beelzemon could hurt him, kill him even. He got up summoning his courage. He picked up the over-sized sword too. He stood in a ready position as he prepared to receive Beelzemon's attack. He was so nervous that the sword was almost slipping out of his hand due to the sweat. He narrowed his eyes as Beelzemon came within a few meters of him.
Beelzemon "DARKNESS CLAW"
Takato spoke quietly, but it got louder as he reached the end of his little speech.
***^***... You think I'm going to let you hurt my friends? No...
NOT EVER! YOU HEAR ME? I WON'T LET YOU HURT MY FRIENDS! ***^***
Beelzemon's eyes went wide as he realized he had heard this before, or something like it anyway.
***NOT EVER! YOU HEAR ME? IT WON'T EVER CHANGE!***
The voices were the same. The voice plagued his mind. He was so close to Takato now he could finally see the Hazard signs on his hands. They were so bright. Takato stepped forward bringing the sword with to meet Beelzemon's claw with all his might. As the two collided, the light that emerged from the ground engulfed them both. The last thing the two could hear, apart from each other's screaming was...
***Level Gained***
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Regless: YAHOO! Cliffhanger.
Black: Your leaving off there? You bastard!
Regless: Awww. shuddup.
Black: Oh yeah, Where'd Black Terriermon go?
Regless: Oh yeah that reminds me {Grabs Black and shoves him into the closet} DO NOT TAKE OTHER PEOPLE MUSES.
Black: ...
Regless: Are you staring at me from in there?
Black: Yeah.
Regless: Why?
Black: Cause I'm sooo dumping your body tonight!
Regless **mommy**
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Regless: This is a formal apology for not having enough creativity in me to go get another freaking muse instead of Back Terrier.
Regless: This is a formal complaint. Black Terriermon, You were a bad Muse.
Regless: This is a formal request asking Black Terriermon to be a better muse next time Black kidnaps him or it's the sock draw for you (j/k)
Black Terriermon: WHAT did you switch Guilmon's partner for you fool?
Regless: What the hell? Oh another muse. Wait aren't you supposed to be with the Digidestined of Courage?
Black Terriermon: Black kidnapped me.
Regless: Why am I not surprised? Anyway to answer your question I switched Guilmon's partner because it'll effect things later. Takato still doesn't exist so he doesn't qualify as a tamer... yet. And one more thing, if you noticed the Tamer Level on Jeri's digivice went NUMBER / NUMBER = TAKATO / JERI. I'm also putting stuff like that in to make Takato turn away from Jeri and into RUKATO. You'll find out how later. Any other questions?
Black Terriermon: Yes, CAN YOU PLEASE UNTIE ME?
Regless: Mabey later. This one ought to be interesting cause I still have no idea which idea I'm gonna use. (Kinda wanna do another dream but I got a reason to hold that off for another chapter. Oh and one MOOOORE thing. Takato has five levels for everything Jeri has four, it's just the way things worked out.
Regless: Oh and after seeing the concern for Guilmon and Takato I'll do my best to explain why Jeri became his partner in this paragraph cause noone in the fic could explain it without going ooc. Jeri has a digivice with no digimon. She is one of the more important characters even without her Digimon. I simply gave a digimon to what qualified as Jeri's shell of a D- Arc. Guilmon will not take Leomon's place, I have plans for Leomon, some of which will be revealed in this chapter. Jeri will not take Takato's place no more than a babysitter takes a parents place. I hope that clears things up a bit. RUKATO AND HENRY/JERI FOREVER BABY.
Black Terriermon: UNTIE ME NOW!
Regless: Momentai! : )
Note: Realized when he was reading on of Firehedgehog's fanfics. How come noone told me I spelt Mrs. Asagi's name wrong? And Firehedgehog, YOU KICK ASS. I can't wait for the next chapter of Catalyst of Light... Mabey I should put this in a review instead of here...
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Perfect Hazard - Chapter 6 - Hazard Mode Change
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The entire party was walking towards where they were suppose to meet the Arc and leave. They couldn't go through the forest, navigating the trees would take to much time, which they didn't have a lot of since the encounter with Cherrymon. Instead they had to go through the area where they fought Beelzemon. Everyone was in a pretty good mood and was asking about Guilmon, except Kenta who really wanted a partner and Takato who didn't really like the idea of going through the area where he made his critical mistake. Takato and Guilmon were at opposite ends of the group. Takato next to Rika and Guilmon next to Jeri.
Kenta "Hey Guilmon"
Guilmon "...mmm, What is it?"
Takato and Jeri **Guilmon's tired again. I wonder why.**
Kenta "Um, that symbol on your chest. I've been thinking about it for a while now. I'm sure I saw it when it helped Rika a while ago in the forest. A piece of data saved her then it exploded after forming that symbol. Do you know what it means."
Guilmon "You'll have to ask Takatomon. He made me"
Takato **Guilmon can still hear and see me... should I tell everyone about the Digital Hazard. Nah, not yet anyway. There are still so many questions I need to figure out first.**
Takato "I'll tell ya later boy"
{Guilmon nodded to Takato. Renamon, who had taken up an interest in the baby dragon, caught on immediately. Then she moved over to Rika passing through Takato accidentally as she did so.}
Takato "That was rude."
Renamon leaned over and whispered to Rika (I don't think Takatomon exists)
Takato listened casually. He was easily able to hear Renamon's whispers from his clse proximity. "Well, your more or less, right."
Rika (What do you mean?)
Renamon (I think he's an imaginary friend of Guilmon.)
Takato snorted with his arms folded behind his head "About a few months ago it was the other way around."
Rika (Interesting. Hey Renamon. There something else I noticed about that weird symbol. I saw that symbol in a dream I had last night, sleeping in the forest. This stupid goggle head landed on...uh me...)
{Takato blushed remembering the time he went into Rika's dream accidentally. And about how climbed to his feet. He still had the bruise from where Rika punched him so he figured he'd remember for a while whether he liked it or not.}
Rika (...Anyway the kid had the symbol on his hands. I've never seen him before and he was completely out of place in my dream. Man, seeing him so scared would've been fun if I wasn't so ticked off at him.)
Renamon arched a brow and said something she wouldn't normally say to her tamer. Takato's effect hadn't quite worn off (Awww, is Rika having dreams about a boy?)
Rika blushed slightly (That's exactly what he said before I clobbered him!)
Renamon "..."
Kenta's unusually loud voice manage to take away the tension that was forming between Rika and Renamon. "Hey Jeri can I borrow Guilmon? I mean, you've already had a partner and I haven't."
Guilmon walked over to Takato, Rika, and Renamon with Jeri shaking her head. Takato was grinning widely at the conversation that was taking place next to him. Guilmon had no knowledge of tact or what to do when your tamer stops existing so he starting talking casually to air getting weird glances from everyone else.
Guilmon whined "Takatomon, I don't wanna be traded to Kenta."
{Kenta sweatdropped}
Takato "heh heh heh. Don't worry. It's like I said I just need someone to take care of you for a little while till I become normal again. There no reason for you to go to Kenta. No offence but I don't think it's even possible. Kenta doesn't have a digivice."
Guilmon "Yay! Oh and why were you smiling and turning red? Did you eat a Chili Pepper?"
Rika and Renamon **...?**
Takato "Uh, er, no. Hey Guilmon, you do realize everyone think your nuts right now right?"
Guilmon "I like nuts, peanuts and peanut butter are the best though.
Takato Sighed. Guilmon didn't understand "Well I guess there's no real harm in it. But try not to act to crazy, alright?"
Calumon "Hey Guilmon, who ya talking to?"
Guilmon "Takatomon"
Takato "I'm not a mon"
Kenta "How come Jeri got another digimon?"
Kazu "How come you can't shut up for once?"
Calumon "Ooo~ooo How's Takatomon doing?"
Takato "I'm not a mon."
Guilmon "He's doing good"
Suzie "Takatomon is a funny name."
Takato "I'm not a... Awww nevermind."
Takato noticed Henry hanging back a bit. **Guess he's nervous around Jeri** Takato thought grinning. **Let's see what I can do to fix that** He slowed his pace and waited for Henry to catch up. Guilmon stayed by his side. When Takato was close enough he passed his hand through Henry hoping he would gain at least a bit more confidence. He really didn't know how his Henry handled himself near girls. Henry walked faster to catch up to the group and began talking to Jeri. Everyone had there own thoughts about what was going on.
Suzie **Henwy keeps hanging awound that giwrl**
Lopmon **She's choking me**
Kenta **Why can't I get a digimon**
Henry **It's nice to see Jeri smiling again**
Jeri **I'm so glad Henry was there for me when Leomon was deleted. I feel better with him by my side. And now Guilmon as well.**
Kazu **Why won't Kenta shut up**
Gardromon **Why won't Kazu start yapping. He's been so quiet lately**
Renamon **Guilmon seems to have his strength back for a moment, how come it changes so rapidly**
Rika **Stupid stupid stupid stupid stupid stupid GOGGLE HEAD**
Guilmon **I hope Takatomon gets back to normal soon...With Guilmon bread**
Takato **I am NOT a mon**
***Meanwhile****
Azulongmon "I have returned, I trust you have looked into the matter of which we spoke of earlier."
Zhuqiaomon "Yes I have. There have been some strange happenings in the digital word."
Azulongmon "That much we agree on. Well, don't keep me waiting in suspense"
Zhuqiaomon "Well first off, the tamers are getting stronger. They are acting different... So far it's only worked to their benefit. There is also the arrival of two new digimon allied with humans. There names, from what my scouts have gathered are, Guilmon, and Takatomon."
Azulongmon "I have never heard of either of these. Are they rare only to your territory?"
Zhuqiaomon "No, They should not exist as far as I know."
Azulongmon "Curious. The catalyst has also found it's way to the tamers."
Zhuqiaomon "Hmmm, we'll have to retrieve him again. I've already sent Beelzemon but he seems to have trouble navigating. With luck it won't be to much longer before he reaches them."
Azulongmon "Yes Beelzemon. He has changed... He has some peculiar symbols on his hands now. I do not recognize them."
Zhuqiaomon "That symbol... It's been showing up all over the place recently. The tamers seem to have a guardian angel. Oh well, it's only a matter of time before they are crushed, none of them can stand up to Beelzemon."
Azulongmon "Again you underestimate the humans, ally. But no more of this bickering. I shall continue my search. We will talk again later."
***Meanwhile***
The group had been walking for quite some time. Calumon and Guilmon were still talking about Takatomon while the rest of the group continued getting used to it. They had come to assume Takato was no more than an imaginary friend that Calumon and Guilmon created. Rika was grumbling and had been thinking of the "Stupid Goggle Head" and the symbols on his hands, since Renamon had caused her to bring it up. They were just now passing the area where Guilmon digivolved to Megidramon. Of course, noone except Takato knew about that. They assumed the large craters in that area were created by the light that allowed that them to escape.
A flash of light off a metallic surface and Takato looked up. He had been trying to eavesdrop on the various conversations that were going on around him with apparent success. He could have sworn he saw something. He didn't look long, however as a voice from the opposite direction scattered the tamers.
Beelzemon "Double Impact!"
Two bullets smashed into the ground where Jeri and Kenta had been arguing. Henry feared the worst for them but that passed when he looked to his side and noticed that Guilmon had sensed the digimon before hand and carried his friends to safety. He seemed to be getting tired again, something that put Jeri in a panic. Regardless of his fatigue however Guilmon ran up to meet the enemy. Renamon and Gardromon join him a second later. Takato swiped his hand through Henry and he allowed Terriermon to fight again. Suzie was holding Lopmon back, squeezing her tightly, and almost choking her.
Beelzemon "Well well, Long time no see."
Kenta "Not long enough unfortunately."
Beelzemon "Since when does the lawn ornament speak?"
Kazu "You shut up! He's got more guts than you do right now."
Beelzemon "Your forgetting your place, PUNK!"
Rika "Renamon! Load his data"
Renamon "Of course, Rika."
Takato "Are you stupid? You can't beat him like that with just an all-out attack. You need to think of a strategy."
Guilmon "What do you think we should do Takatomon?"
Takato "Gimme a sec, I'll think of something"
Beelzemon turned his face to the new guy. He was shocked to see this thing had the digital Hazard symbol on him, but he wasn't about to show it. He just let out a snarl and did his best to intimidate the "ants" in front of him. He finally addressed Guilmon.
Beelzemon "Hey you, Pineapple head! Did you do this to me?"
{Beelzemon shows everyone the white Digital Hazard symbols on his hand}
Guilmon "Hmm? I don't remember"
Beelzemon "...You gotta be kidding me!"
Takato "Why does HE have the Digital Hazard imprinted on his hand? ^Sarcasm^ Just great, this keeps getting better and better."
Rika **Damn first the kid in my dream and now this guy. I'm really starting to hate that symbol**
{Beelzemon stood marveling at his hands} "Oh well. I guess it doesn't matter, these things look kinda cool anyway."
Guilmon growled lowly "Impmon! I will not let you pass"
Terriermon's mouth hung open and Renamon went wide-eyed. The rest of the tamers did something pretty similar. Jeri back up almost stumbling, Henry was there to catch her in a second. Takato and Guilmon were confused by what their friends were doing. Beelzemon himself, looked like he was having a hernia. Rika looked turned her head down and Renamon did the same. Terriermon was the first to speak.
Terriermon "Impmon?... YOUR IMPMON?!?!"
Takato "What? You mean none of you knew?"
Beelzemon "YEAH! That's right. The same weak little Impmon you were all picking on a month ago. Like my new style?"
Takato "All of them, I guess never thought about how Beelzemon would be different in this world. But it makes sense I guess. Me, Guilmon, and Calumon were always the first to try and get Impmon to play with us. If me and Guilmon weren't there..."
Renamon "I... I can't believe...you of all digimon!"
{Beelzemon stopped posing and glared at Guilmon} "Well believe it. What I don't believe is that someone I've never even met before figured it out. Tell me pineapple head, how did ya know who I was"
Guilmon "Takatomon used to play with you."
Beelzemon "YA right. I don't remember playing with any digimon. And I never even heard of a Takatomon"
Takato "For crying out loud Beelzemon! I'm not a mon. It's not that hard to figure out."
{Beelzemon had taken out his shotguns and aimed them at Renamon of whom he was especially bitter against)
Beelzemon "Double {Something caught his eye} ... Huh?" **Didn't I just see another kid with... goggles?**
Beelzemon was temporarily distracted and that was all the tamer's digimon needed. They rushed forward and those who could digivolved to champion. Guilmon couldn't with his new tamer who was crying still trying to get over the shock of fighting Impmon. She and Leomon had brushed Impmon off before, but she never realized how angry he was inside. She could've done something. If she had just cared a little more she would still be with Leomon and none of this would've happened.
Beelzemon was outnumber but it was only serving to slow him down rather than stop him. Takato was looking around looking around, again, for something to help. His mind was racing. **I seem to be doing this a lot, don't I** Suddenly Jeri's digivice reacted. It switched from displaying Guilmon's levels to the flashing Hazard symbol. Of course, she had yet to figure out the symbols significance. The digivice continued flashing and Takato noticed something else. In the distance, about 30 meters away something was forming. None of the other tamers seem to notice.
Takato squinted at the object so far away. It was long and reflective, but he couldn't make out what it was, exactly. Then it became clearer and Takato recognized it. It was Leomon's sword, stuck in the ground. Before Takato's mind could catch up with his actions, he raced for it. He was hoping that Leomon's power would be enough to help his friends. Meanwhile Beelzemon was cleaning house. He had just punched Guilmon down for the 10th time. Renamon noted that the first 6 or 7 shot didn't seem to hurt Guilmon at all. But now the baby dragon was losing his strength all at once. Guilmon seemed to be getting tired again and most of the others were already in serious condition apart from Gargomon. Henry had been using cards to increase his defense and keep his vitality as high as he could. But now it seemed all for not as Beelzemon raised his hand above Guilmon.
Beelzemon "Your going to die first"
Takato "NO!!! DON'T HURT HIM"
Beelzemon "Huh? Who said that?"
Beelzemon whirled around at the slightly familiar voice, but saw noone... that is until his White Hazard signs began to flash. Suddenly became aware of a small figure in the distance. He had a blue shirt, brown hair, and blue tinted goggles with yellow rims. He also had a large sword in his hands that was obviously to big for him to hold up. Takato was glaring at Beelzemon intensely, too angry to care that Beelzemon had heard him.
Beelzemon "Hey who's the dork"
Henry and Kazu looked at each other and shrugged while Rika did the same with Jeri. Gargomon was hoping that Beelzemon had snapped and would soon be running around like an idiot singing Yankee-Doodle. Sadly he had no such luck today.
Beelzemon "Don't tell me you can't see him!?"
Gargomon began taunting Beelzemon in a babyish voice "Who's a little Loony tune? You are, yes you are"
Takato "Damn Gargomon he's gonna kill you, you realize that, right?"
Beelzemon "He's right over there." {Beelzemon pointed to Takato} "He's got a blue shirt and goggles. What are you blind?"
Rika **Goggles? Oh man, don't tell me..."
Rika "Brown hair too?"
Beelzemon "Yeah!"
The Tamers looked at each other, more confused than ever now. Renamon was hurt badly, but was now only thinking about the dream Rika had told her about earlier. **Fascinating**
Guilmon "I see him!" {Guilmon waved to Takato into the distance who was still trudging forward with the sword} HIIIIII"
Beelzemon pulled out his shotguns and aimed at Takato. The digimon were mostly to exhausted to fight except for Gargomon who was batted to the side by Beelzemon's tail.
Beelzemon "I don't know who or what you are. But your still just an ant to me. DOUBLE IMPACT"
Takato had started to swing the sword around as soon as he saw Beelzemon go for the trigger. The sword managed to deflect the bullets but it still sent Takato back onto his butt. The tamers and their digimon (Minus Guilmon) saw the bullets collide with air and bounce off. A light started to emerge from around where Takato had landed . The light was visible to everyone who could only look on and guess at what was happening. Rika had swiped a recharge card and the other tamers had mimicked her. Guilmon seemed to be getting stronger all his own again. Even if it had stopped at the moment, he was stronger than he was a few seconds ago. Renamon kept one of her eyes on Guilmon. The more she saw of him, the more intrigued she became.
Beelzemon had pulled the trigger back a few more times but he hadn't reloaded since his first fight with the tamers and had, thus, run out of bullets. He threw his guns to the side, crouched down, and then took off in the direction of the light. Takato was panicked. He realized Beelzemon could hurt him, kill him even. He got up summoning his courage. He picked up the over-sized sword too. He stood in a ready position as he prepared to receive Beelzemon's attack. He was so nervous that the sword was almost slipping out of his hand due to the sweat. He narrowed his eyes as Beelzemon came within a few meters of him.
Beelzemon "DARKNESS CLAW"
Takato spoke quietly, but it got louder as he reached the end of his little speech.
***^***... You think I'm going to let you hurt my friends? No...
NOT EVER! YOU HEAR ME? I WON'T LET YOU HURT MY FRIENDS! ***^***
Beelzemon's eyes went wide as he realized he had heard this before, or something like it anyway.
***NOT EVER! YOU HEAR ME? IT WON'T EVER CHANGE!***
The voices were the same. The voice plagued his mind. He was so close to Takato now he could finally see the Hazard signs on his hands. They were so bright. Takato stepped forward bringing the sword with to meet Beelzemon's claw with all his might. As the two collided, the light that emerged from the ground engulfed them both. The last thing the two could hear, apart from each other's screaming was...
***Level Gained***
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Regless: YAHOO! Cliffhanger.
Black: Your leaving off there? You bastard!
Regless: Awww. shuddup.
Black: Oh yeah, Where'd Black Terriermon go?
Regless: Oh yeah that reminds me {Grabs Black and shoves him into the closet} DO NOT TAKE OTHER PEOPLE MUSES.
Black: ...
Regless: Are you staring at me from in there?
Black: Yeah.
Regless: Why?
Black: Cause I'm sooo dumping your body tonight!
Regless **mommy**
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Regless: This is a formal apology for not having enough creativity in me to go get another freaking muse instead of Back Terrier.
Regless: This is a formal complaint. Black Terriermon, You were a bad Muse.
Regless: This is a formal request asking Black Terriermon to be a better muse next time Black kidnaps him or it's the sock draw for you (j/k)