Regless: Alright. First the obvious, I don't own digimon or anything and
that should already be obvious since this is a fan fiction sight but
anyway... I'm sure your all wondering what the **** has been going on with
Henry. This chapter should explain that.
Terriermon: And end up leaving you more confused than when you starting reading this damn thing.
Regless: Note to self; MOVE!
Terriermon: Momentai. I'll find you no matter where you try to hide. ~ Evil laugh ~
Regless: Alright... Looks like I'll need a restraining order too. Anyway back with the fic. Oh an I've addressed all reviewers individually at the bottom of the fic. Just so many of you this time.
Terriermon: He's also got another fic; Viral State. It's basically a fic tribute to Virus Types that kick ass (Focuses on Impmon so far but that will change). BlackTerriermon your in if you want. Don't worry you'll be free from unnecessary abuse if you agree. But only unnecessary abuse.
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Perfect Hazard - Chapter One - Savior (Part 2 ; Enter Sakuyamon)
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Rika stood outside her home. She was looking at the moon thinking about the symbols that covered Takato's body... And about what she was going to do to him if he dared to EVER mention he had seen her in a dress. She shuddered visibly thinking about what her new friends or even Mrs. Asagi would say about that. Renamon was sitting on the wall that surrounded the Nonaka residence also thinking. But her thoughts kept going back to Hazard Caturamon and how Beelzemon had sacrificed himself.
Rika "Renamon?"
Renamon "Yes Rika?"
Rika "...It's going to be a long night."
Renamon looked down at her Tamer, lost in thought "...Can't think of anyone else I'd rather spend it with."
Rika made a small smirk for a moment, then her expression went back to normal. Down the narrow she saw someone, perhaps the last person she'd expect to see so late into the night. Henry Wong was walking down the middle of the alley from her left. He seemed depressed with his head looking at the floor. His movements were sluggish, like he was having trouble supporting his own weight. She was reminded of the zombies she had been reading about in the Horror novel Renamon had given her. The thing that caught Renamon's eye the most though, was the flashing green Hazard sign on his hand.
Renamon "Rika, be on your guard!"
Rika nodded and put on her violet shades "Hey Henry! You Alright, you don't look so well."
Henry "..."
Rika "Henry? ...Renamon, stop him from approaching. There something really wrong here."
Renamon nodded and disappeared, only to reappear a few feet in front of the dark-haired Tamer. Henry clenching his fist with the Hazard sign on it, and lunged forward...
***Meanwhile***
A single figure leapt the roof-tops with uncanny ease. At first glance the figure would seem to be a normal human male, obviously in good shape. A closer examination would reveal that the "Human" was heavily armored. Justimon had sensed the awaken of a great power and was on his way towards the Nonaka household. However two other figures emerged from the shadows behind him, one was a girl in a black dress, the other was a large canine of some sort. To large to be a normal dog, it was apparent that it was another digimon.
Dobermon "Grau Realm!"
Justimon stopped and span around on his heal, bring his other leg around the opposite side and delivering an effective round-kick to the offending attack. He planted his leg and took in the new faces... No only one was a new face, he had seen the girl before in the digital world.
Justimon "Your... Alice, right?"
The girl nodded slightly, but didn't remove her gaze from Justimon "Yes, I am here to inform you of what's happening to the girl Tamer's home."
Justimon "What? How did you get out of the digital world?"
Alice "That is unimportant. When you reach the house Rika will be unconscious. The Green Hazard can put things to sleep-"
Justimon cut her off before he had a chance to continue "Green Hazard? There's more than one color?"
Alice continued calmly "Shut up. Megidramon has awaken to reclaim the Green Hazard, you must stop that from happening."
Justimon regained his composure **That name again** "Megidramon... Wait you said reclaim, why should I stop him from taking what already his?"
Alice "...I can see why Rika doesn't like you. If you must know, Megidramon is the Hazard's shell, Takato is it's keeper, all pieces should go back to Takato. If you still have any more qualms, then just do this as a favor to Azulongmon, he is the one that sent me."
Ryo "..."
Alice "Oh, and whatever you do, do NOT attack Megidramon's chest, where the hazard symbol is. It will unleash his true power."
Justimon waited for a moment before finally taking off. That comment about Rika seemed to effect him a little more than he would admit. But he was more intrigued about what Alice had said about Takato being the Hazard's Keeper. It was hard to believe such a young boy was capable of controlling such power, but then again... He and his partner had both proven what they could do, in their own way and time.
***The Nonaka Residence***
Henry let Rika slump to the ground. He didn't need to kill her, just get her out of the way. His intention was to put her to sleep but Rika's Blue Hazard repulsed his own abilities. He had to knock her out instead. His eyes turned sharply to Renamon who was getting up after a solid kick. No normal human could beat the Vulpine warrior, but the Green Hazard made Henry closer to a monster.
Henry ran towards to fox-like figure and it jumped back and out of the way. Henry's speed proved to be much more than anticipated though, as he was already at Renamon destination before she landed. He threw his left hand up to her face and a neon green light engulfed the two. Renamon slumped down to her knees then fell forward, asleep. Henry looked back and surveyed his work with a repulsing grin before hoping over the wall that surrounded Rika's home and resuming his trek to the Red Hazard... He had no idea what he was walking into.
The second Henry entered the house he could tell something was off. Henry didn't know who Rika's family were but there should have at least someone else around... Yet, surprisingly, there wasn't. He shrugged and continue forward finding his way into Rika's room. Henry's human side was surprised Rika's room was so... plain. But, then again, it made perfect sense after you added the Rika's personality factor. He spied Takato in the corner and was about to step forward when he heard a low growl. A silhouette became visible pressed into a corner behind Takato but it was to dark to see what it was.
Henry **What the? Is this Red Hazard's last line of defense. Is it Growlmon... No it's bigger, Wargrowlmon? Whatever it is I can just put to sleep, then Takato will be mine.**
Henry stepped forward relinquishing his safety. The silhouette lunged forward and bashed into Henry, knocking him through the door with no effort. It was moving faster than Henry anticipated, much faster than Wargrowlmon. When it came outside Henry saw that he had just made a grave error in trying to kill Takato. He only had time to process one thought as he struggled to get up before the beast charged him again.
Henry **Megidramon...**
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Yamaki "Riley what are you doing?"
Riley "Trying to rebuild this... DAMN ARC."
Yamaki "...Not going well?"
Riley "These systems aren't working, it's like the entire system is either encrypted, Invalid, corrupt, or all of the above. Stupid Grani program!"
Yamaki stopped staring at the computer screen, he was recently having a large amount of luck restoring Juggernaut. The Hypnos Complex was also being rebuilt at a surprising pace. Yamaki had managed to convince his superiors that Hypnos was actually quite effective at dealing with "Wild Ones". So when he asked them to pitch in to restore Hypnos, better than ever, they practically jumped at the chance. He turned slightly toward the screen Riley was working on and smiled slightly at Riley's rare frustration.
Yamaki "It 'seems' like that because it is. There not a single recognizable programming language in sight."
Riley "But I'm following the instructions perfectly! Grrr, I will figure this thing out if it's the last thing I do."
Yamaki "Fine, but I expect you to be ready when Hypnos is fully operational again."
Riley "Don't worry, I will be."
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Rika awoke with a start and took in her surroundings. She was in a dark alley and, next to her, was Renamon standing at attention. There wasn't anything distinguishing about the alley apart from the other girl in it. A blond-haired blue-eyed girl with a black skirt/dress and a large dog at her side. She approached, seemingly please that Rika had finally woken up.
Alice "Have a nice nap?"
Rika "...What happened? Who are you?
Alice "I am Alice, nice to meet you."
Rika "I had the weirdest dream Henry attacked me."
Alice "He did. The Green Hazard has awoken and now Henry is trying to kill Takato to take the other pieces."
Rika "Other Pieces?"
Alice "Yes. Beelzemon's White Hazard, your own Blue Hazard that Takato acquired from your dream, Zhuqiaomon's Black Hazard..."
Rika "We never fought a Zhu-whatever-you-call-it."
Alice "No but you fought Caturamon who was using some of Zhuqiaomon's power. It's close enough the real thing. Don't interrupt again please. And finally Takato's Perfect Hazard. That would be all five pieces."
Rika "Then I got to go help Takato now."
Alice "I think Takato is getting all the help he needs for the moment. Anyway I need your assistance. I am going to give you something, one of Takato's miracles that never took place. My purpose here was to give this to Takato himself, but he seems incapacitated. And Henry is... well that should be obvious."
Rika "What is this 'gift'?"
Alice "...The ability to reach to Mega. Let us hope your bond with your partner is strong enough or you will probably decompose when you try this."
Rika "There's a comforting thought."
Renamon "We will pass this test easily. Our bond has become much stronger in the last week or so."
Alice smiled lightly again "You mean since you met Takato. Yes, he has the tendency to bring out the best in people... Kinda reminds me of a Guardian Angel."
Rika **There it is again. He's been called that more than once... Am I the only one who doesn't see it?**
Alice "Dobermon!"
The large dog stepped forward. Rika didn't bother analyzing it since it didn't seem important. The dog had a gruff voice that matched his size to a tee.
Dobermon "Don't worry, this won't hurt."
Rika "Me? Worry? Remember, your talking to Digimon Queen."
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Back with Justimon, the fight was not going too well. It was occurring right outside Rika's home, the wooden gate had been crushed by Megidramon. Justimon had made his way to Megidramon and managed to free Henry, who was still conscious, surprisingly. Justimon was, by far, the superior fighter... But Megidramon just wasn't weakening. The Hazard Sign on his chest kept flashing Black. Ryo, longed for the chance to rip it out, but based on what Alice had said. It would be a critical error to attack the Hazard Sign on Megidramon. Henry was trying to steer clear of the fight and towards Rika's room, but Megidramon made sure he got nowhere near Takato.
On a Rooftop a few meters away three figures stood. One of an older woman, one of a little girl, and one of a large dog type digimon. They were looking at the fight, the older woman seemed somewhat nervous, but she stepped forward anyway her silhouette become fully visible in the moonlight. She spoke in Rika's and Renamon's voice.
Sakuyamon "I have to fight that?"
Alice "Yes, that is Megidramon."
Sakuyamon "Anything I should know about this thing?"
Alice "Just one thing, don't attack the Hazard symbol."
Sakuyamon "Why, it's been a weakness on every digimon infected by the Hazard that I've encountered so far."
Alice "...Rika, attacking the Hazard may destroy Megidramon, but you'll do much more harm than good. Attacking the Hazard is what got you and so many others infected with the Hazard to begin with... It's also what wiped Takato out."
Sakuyamon **What? ..........I see.... He told me he made a mistake before when we were in the digital world, was this it?**
Alice "Don't worry Rika, it's alright to be scar... Nevermind." **I see why Takato admires her now.**
Alice thought Rika would be scared or unsure of herself after the transformation, Rika had showed just how wrong she was by leaping into the Melee below. All eyes turned to the new fighter's sleek form. Megidramon rushed her while Henry used that moment to slip away back towards the Nonaka household. If he could Take Takato's Hazard Megidramon should go back to his Rookie form.
Alice **That's odd, Megidramon wasn't just fighting, he was defending Takato till now. I didn't think it had the intelligence to actually defend anything. And why is the Hazard symbol glowing black, I was told it was suppose to glow red."
Henry reached the Rika's bedroom for the second time today. The Green Hazard was flashing brightly as ever and Henry opened the door expecting to find an unconscious young man asleep in the corner. What he saw instead caused him to step back, turn around, and start running away again. Megidramon had scared him to much to actually be surprised by anything at this moment, but he still knew when he was in trouble.
Henry **Geez, just two seconds with Takato, that's all I wanted. What do I get instead; Psycho Dragon and THAT...**
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Sakuyamon and Justimon weren't faring well against the Dragon opponent. Sakuyamon was doing almost the exact thing Justimon was; superior fighting skills but Megidramon just refused to go down, or flinch for that matter. Megidramon tossed Justimon to the floor for about the eighth time. Ryo and Cyberdramon were finally beginning to feel their strength leave them.
Rika **Bloody, hell. I can beat it if I just attack it in the chest... So what's stopping me. It's not like I care about the people who are going to have to deal with this later... What Alice said... I don't want me and Renamon to go back to how we were before, I don't want to lose my friends; Henry, Jeri, Calumon, even Kazu and Kenta... Takato...Now is where you show up and start making stuff go boom, tell me...**
Sakuyamon "...How do I beat this thing!!!"
??? "It's easy, just hit it in the chest."
Alice **That voice... It's not possible, is it?**
Sakuyamon spun around but did not see the owner of the voice "If I do that that, I'll just make things worse."
??? "Why?"
Sakuyamon spun around again forgetting about Megidramon who was preoccupied with a weakened Justimon "Because it's Megidramon. He's... different for some reason."
??? "That is only a weak copy. Strike him in the chest and he will fall, just like Hazard Caturamon."
Sakuyamon span around one last time. The voice seemed somewhat familiar but it was to distorted to recognize. She was unsure about listening to a voice she couldn't even see, but it seemed she had no other alternative. Megidramon hesitated with it's next attack, it had finished with Justimon who had de-digivolved. Sakuyamon didn't notice Ryo split from his partner as they had moved into an alley to do it. but now Sakuyamon knew Megidramon weakness. Unlike the real Megidramon this one was able to think about what would be best for itself. Sakuyamon readied herself unsure of what to expect when Rapidmon, Marine Angemon, and Andromon lined up with their respective partners behind her. Henry was among them, the Green Hazard symbol had stopped flashing at last.
Sakuyamon "Hey Henry, you look like your feeling better."
Henry "Uhh Renamon...?"
Sakuyamon "Kinda, I'll explain later."
Rapidmon "We found Henry with the knight digimon. He was pretty eager to get back here and help beat THAT, whatever it is."
Jeri was crying just at the sight of the beast **It is horrible... So why does it look so familiar?**
Sakuyamon "Knight?"
No one else had a chance to respond as Megidramon had lashed out again. Ryo ran around him and went to double check on Takato, it was all he could do in his human form. The dark dragon struck at Sakuyamon but she was just too fast. She moved to the side while Rapidmon and Andromon leapt forward grabbing it's arms and holding him back as long as they could. Megidramon went to launch a fireball but Marine Angemon blocked it with his barrier while Sakuyamon switched the direction she was moving and ended up back where she started; right in front of Megidramon with a clear shot to the chest. The beast howled but got no mercy from Rika. She struck and the serpent imploded in a few seconds leaving no trace of it's form behind. It was quite and non-dramatic end for such a beast. Sakuyamon sped off before anyone had a chance to question her about what she said before about "Kinda" being Renamon. It was at that moment Ryo ran back.
Ryo "Guys! Takato's gone."
Kazu "you mean the kid with goggles? How do you even know he was here?"
Ryo looked at the rooftops to see Alice had disappeared "I just... Nevermind."
Jeri "My digivice says Guilmon's inside Rika's home, I hope he wasn't hurt by that monster."
The group started towards to door before Henry turned back to Ryo "Coming?"
Ryo sweatdropped slightly "Nah I've already been in Rika's room once today. I think I'll just head home."
Ryo waited till Henry was out of sight before he said anything else. "Alright, Alice. You can come out now."
Alice stepped out of the alley, Dobermon at her side as always. She seemed depressed... Even more so than usual.
Alice "Sorry, if I had known that was only a copy of Megidramon..."
Ryo "No sweat."
Alice didn't seem to lighten up "..."
Ryo "Uhh Hey! You know digivolving makes me hungry. I was going to get something to eat. Wanna come with?"
Alice kept her usual monotone facial expression "...Is the Legendary Tamer asking me out on a date."
Ryo "I guess, but if your not hungry then..."
Alice "...Sure, where are we going?"
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Everyone ran into the gate to see Rika and Renamon standing in front of the door to her room. She didn't look very pleased with the display in front of her. A bunch of kids with the mouths hanging open and a crushed gate behind them.
Rika **Mom's definitely gonna want an explanation for that tomorrow.** "Knock!"
Kazu motion to the tattered mess behind him "On that? No way, I might get a splinter."
Kenta "Renamon, your Digivolved form was really cool, how did you-"
Jeri "Guilmon! Guilmon's straight ahead."
Rika **That dumb red dino? Straight ahead? As in, in my room?**
Jeri rushed by Rika and the rest of the Tamers followed suit. The slide the door open to reveal Takato sprawled out as much as possible on the opposite side of the room that he was suppose to be on, with Guilmon's face looming a few inches above him. The group was evidently unable to hide their surprise. Guilmon too looked surprised at the multitude of people ahead of him.
Guilmon "...Jeri I found him."
Jeri "That's... nice."
Rika "Gogglehead? And I thought I was a restless sleeper."
Henry **Takato Matsuki in the flesh, again... I'm gonna have to have a little chat with you when you wake up.**
Mrs. Nonaka "What's going on here?"
Everyone except Rika, who was helping Takato back to his bed, froze and turned to see Rika's grandmother appear from a corner that apparently led to her room. She was in a robe and seemed pretty tired, but she was awake enough to recognize Rika's friends from common burglars. She put on a warm smile and began to speak.
Mrs. Nonaka "If you were so worried about Takato you could've just asked to come over." She motioned to the gateway and the Tamers + digimon bowed their heads sheepishly "Well, come into the living room. You can talk in the living room while Takato gets the sleep he needs. I'll make some tea for you all."
The group smiled happily and swarmed towards the living room, a nice warm beverage was just what they needed to calm their nerves. Rika was going to but stopped when she noticed Guilmon wasn't moving away from Takato. She was about to call to him when she noticed his digivice flashing. She moved close to him and read the words in her mind.
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***Level Gained***
Influence Level: 4
Merge Level: 5
Digivolve Level: 4
Hazard Level: 3/1
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Rika paused for a moment **What the hell? What is this...? And what's 3/1 all about?. Damn Gogglehead, you're a lot of trouble for just one kid...**
Guilmon pierced through her thoughts "He's waking up! Yay!"
Rika "Shush. He needs his sleep."
Takato open one eye lazily and looked at Rika... Then his instincts kicked in and he panicked "Ack!" The sudden movement caused him to feel his injuries all over again "Ooogh. Rika? Why are you here?"
Rika "I'm taking care of you Gogglehead. Not by choice, of course."
Takato smile weakly "Of course... Rika?"
Rika set herself up leaning against the wall next to Takato "Yeah?"
Takato seemed to drift off as he spoke, closing his eyes "I had the weirdest dream. There was a princess and a knight and a dragon too."
Rika "So?"
Takato "You were the princess, I was the knight, and Guilmon was a dragon."
Rika **That's kinda weird.** her lips curled into a smile when she realized she could mess with his head "So Gogglehead, did you save your princess from the Dragon?"
Takato seemed almost like he was in dreamland already. He was too tired to even consider the notion of blushing at this point "No... She saved me when no one else could. My savior... my Guardian Angel... Thank you... Sakuyamon."
Rika **Oh it's no fun if he's too tired to be embarrassed. Oh well, I'll just bring this up next time he's awake.**
Renamon appeared behind Rika "He knows of our fusion form. He called Guilmon the dragon, meaning he is the REAL Megidramon... And he referred to himself as the knight. We should find out what else he knows."
Rika turned so that her eyes met her partners "Don't like being the warrior princess?"
Renamon "It's not that it's just-"
Rika "Gogglehead will tell us when he's ready. We'll just have to trust him in the mean time."
Renamon "I like him too Rika but why wait? This could be important!"
Rika "...Because, Renamon... Were his friends. Now lets go have some tea."
Rika walked past her partner leaving her in a daze. No one had ever defended Rika before Takato, much less the other way around. But here it was happening, Rika was putting 'being the best' aside, for someone she considered a friend. Renamon's thoughts trailed back to what Alice had told her earlier...
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Alice: Yes, he has the tendency to bring out the best in people...
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Renamon turned to the doorway, she could hear Rika chasing Terriermon around for a rude comment about why she stayed in the room with Takato for so long. But Terriermon wasn't afraid, he was laughing with friends. And so was Rika, a concept Renamon had been waiting for her partner to rediscover for the longest time.
Renamon **Savior... Well Takato. Just who is protecting who?**
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Regless: Alright I'll do a quick finish tonight since I'm dying to upload this.
Anime fan; To clear things up about Henry. He was under influence of the Hazard much like Rika, but his took longer to awaken but it had it's own intelligence factor.
DC & BlackTerriermon; I know we've had our differences with my calling you evil and trying to get black to shoot you an all, But my money's on you in Daneel Rush's "Forget the Y2K: This is Madness" Fic.
Reader; Sorry for the late update but I've been:
A) Sick
B) Working
C) Lazy
D) School
E) Graphic Arts stuff
F) Other
G) All of the Above -----This One
Zero; First off there is no way I'm gonna type your full name when I'm this close to done, I mean the nerve! Really! (Joking) I'm glad you like my story and I hope you liked this chapter.
Sugah High; Thanks for the review, You've been reviewing everyone of my chapters since I started and since this is my first fanfic it's been a real help. (gets all emotional and stuff) I'll be fine... Anyone got a Kleenex?
Sora Potter; Here ya go. But who is Pete?
Maverick; Well he tried but he just had wave after wave of bad luck. That's for the review.
; Thank you for having the easiest name to spell. I am considering making Gallantmon Crimson mode the Hero of my spin off / sequel fic: Viral State. The hero to this has already been selected and will probably surprise you. Who is it? Keep reading to fic out.
Terriermon: And end up leaving you more confused than when you starting reading this damn thing.
Regless: Note to self; MOVE!
Terriermon: Momentai. I'll find you no matter where you try to hide. ~ Evil laugh ~
Regless: Alright... Looks like I'll need a restraining order too. Anyway back with the fic. Oh an I've addressed all reviewers individually at the bottom of the fic. Just so many of you this time.
Terriermon: He's also got another fic; Viral State. It's basically a fic tribute to Virus Types that kick ass (Focuses on Impmon so far but that will change). BlackTerriermon your in if you want. Don't worry you'll be free from unnecessary abuse if you agree. But only unnecessary abuse.
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Perfect Hazard - Chapter One - Savior (Part 2 ; Enter Sakuyamon)
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Rika stood outside her home. She was looking at the moon thinking about the symbols that covered Takato's body... And about what she was going to do to him if he dared to EVER mention he had seen her in a dress. She shuddered visibly thinking about what her new friends or even Mrs. Asagi would say about that. Renamon was sitting on the wall that surrounded the Nonaka residence also thinking. But her thoughts kept going back to Hazard Caturamon and how Beelzemon had sacrificed himself.
Rika "Renamon?"
Renamon "Yes Rika?"
Rika "...It's going to be a long night."
Renamon looked down at her Tamer, lost in thought "...Can't think of anyone else I'd rather spend it with."
Rika made a small smirk for a moment, then her expression went back to normal. Down the narrow she saw someone, perhaps the last person she'd expect to see so late into the night. Henry Wong was walking down the middle of the alley from her left. He seemed depressed with his head looking at the floor. His movements were sluggish, like he was having trouble supporting his own weight. She was reminded of the zombies she had been reading about in the Horror novel Renamon had given her. The thing that caught Renamon's eye the most though, was the flashing green Hazard sign on his hand.
Renamon "Rika, be on your guard!"
Rika nodded and put on her violet shades "Hey Henry! You Alright, you don't look so well."
Henry "..."
Rika "Henry? ...Renamon, stop him from approaching. There something really wrong here."
Renamon nodded and disappeared, only to reappear a few feet in front of the dark-haired Tamer. Henry clenching his fist with the Hazard sign on it, and lunged forward...
***Meanwhile***
A single figure leapt the roof-tops with uncanny ease. At first glance the figure would seem to be a normal human male, obviously in good shape. A closer examination would reveal that the "Human" was heavily armored. Justimon had sensed the awaken of a great power and was on his way towards the Nonaka household. However two other figures emerged from the shadows behind him, one was a girl in a black dress, the other was a large canine of some sort. To large to be a normal dog, it was apparent that it was another digimon.
Dobermon "Grau Realm!"
Justimon stopped and span around on his heal, bring his other leg around the opposite side and delivering an effective round-kick to the offending attack. He planted his leg and took in the new faces... No only one was a new face, he had seen the girl before in the digital world.
Justimon "Your... Alice, right?"
The girl nodded slightly, but didn't remove her gaze from Justimon "Yes, I am here to inform you of what's happening to the girl Tamer's home."
Justimon "What? How did you get out of the digital world?"
Alice "That is unimportant. When you reach the house Rika will be unconscious. The Green Hazard can put things to sleep-"
Justimon cut her off before he had a chance to continue "Green Hazard? There's more than one color?"
Alice continued calmly "Shut up. Megidramon has awaken to reclaim the Green Hazard, you must stop that from happening."
Justimon regained his composure **That name again** "Megidramon... Wait you said reclaim, why should I stop him from taking what already his?"
Alice "...I can see why Rika doesn't like you. If you must know, Megidramon is the Hazard's shell, Takato is it's keeper, all pieces should go back to Takato. If you still have any more qualms, then just do this as a favor to Azulongmon, he is the one that sent me."
Ryo "..."
Alice "Oh, and whatever you do, do NOT attack Megidramon's chest, where the hazard symbol is. It will unleash his true power."
Justimon waited for a moment before finally taking off. That comment about Rika seemed to effect him a little more than he would admit. But he was more intrigued about what Alice had said about Takato being the Hazard's Keeper. It was hard to believe such a young boy was capable of controlling such power, but then again... He and his partner had both proven what they could do, in their own way and time.
***The Nonaka Residence***
Henry let Rika slump to the ground. He didn't need to kill her, just get her out of the way. His intention was to put her to sleep but Rika's Blue Hazard repulsed his own abilities. He had to knock her out instead. His eyes turned sharply to Renamon who was getting up after a solid kick. No normal human could beat the Vulpine warrior, but the Green Hazard made Henry closer to a monster.
Henry ran towards to fox-like figure and it jumped back and out of the way. Henry's speed proved to be much more than anticipated though, as he was already at Renamon destination before she landed. He threw his left hand up to her face and a neon green light engulfed the two. Renamon slumped down to her knees then fell forward, asleep. Henry looked back and surveyed his work with a repulsing grin before hoping over the wall that surrounded Rika's home and resuming his trek to the Red Hazard... He had no idea what he was walking into.
The second Henry entered the house he could tell something was off. Henry didn't know who Rika's family were but there should have at least someone else around... Yet, surprisingly, there wasn't. He shrugged and continue forward finding his way into Rika's room. Henry's human side was surprised Rika's room was so... plain. But, then again, it made perfect sense after you added the Rika's personality factor. He spied Takato in the corner and was about to step forward when he heard a low growl. A silhouette became visible pressed into a corner behind Takato but it was to dark to see what it was.
Henry **What the? Is this Red Hazard's last line of defense. Is it Growlmon... No it's bigger, Wargrowlmon? Whatever it is I can just put to sleep, then Takato will be mine.**
Henry stepped forward relinquishing his safety. The silhouette lunged forward and bashed into Henry, knocking him through the door with no effort. It was moving faster than Henry anticipated, much faster than Wargrowlmon. When it came outside Henry saw that he had just made a grave error in trying to kill Takato. He only had time to process one thought as he struggled to get up before the beast charged him again.
Henry **Megidramon...**
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Yamaki "Riley what are you doing?"
Riley "Trying to rebuild this... DAMN ARC."
Yamaki "...Not going well?"
Riley "These systems aren't working, it's like the entire system is either encrypted, Invalid, corrupt, or all of the above. Stupid Grani program!"
Yamaki stopped staring at the computer screen, he was recently having a large amount of luck restoring Juggernaut. The Hypnos Complex was also being rebuilt at a surprising pace. Yamaki had managed to convince his superiors that Hypnos was actually quite effective at dealing with "Wild Ones". So when he asked them to pitch in to restore Hypnos, better than ever, they practically jumped at the chance. He turned slightly toward the screen Riley was working on and smiled slightly at Riley's rare frustration.
Yamaki "It 'seems' like that because it is. There not a single recognizable programming language in sight."
Riley "But I'm following the instructions perfectly! Grrr, I will figure this thing out if it's the last thing I do."
Yamaki "Fine, but I expect you to be ready when Hypnos is fully operational again."
Riley "Don't worry, I will be."
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Rika awoke with a start and took in her surroundings. She was in a dark alley and, next to her, was Renamon standing at attention. There wasn't anything distinguishing about the alley apart from the other girl in it. A blond-haired blue-eyed girl with a black skirt/dress and a large dog at her side. She approached, seemingly please that Rika had finally woken up.
Alice "Have a nice nap?"
Rika "...What happened? Who are you?
Alice "I am Alice, nice to meet you."
Rika "I had the weirdest dream Henry attacked me."
Alice "He did. The Green Hazard has awoken and now Henry is trying to kill Takato to take the other pieces."
Rika "Other Pieces?"
Alice "Yes. Beelzemon's White Hazard, your own Blue Hazard that Takato acquired from your dream, Zhuqiaomon's Black Hazard..."
Rika "We never fought a Zhu-whatever-you-call-it."
Alice "No but you fought Caturamon who was using some of Zhuqiaomon's power. It's close enough the real thing. Don't interrupt again please. And finally Takato's Perfect Hazard. That would be all five pieces."
Rika "Then I got to go help Takato now."
Alice "I think Takato is getting all the help he needs for the moment. Anyway I need your assistance. I am going to give you something, one of Takato's miracles that never took place. My purpose here was to give this to Takato himself, but he seems incapacitated. And Henry is... well that should be obvious."
Rika "What is this 'gift'?"
Alice "...The ability to reach to Mega. Let us hope your bond with your partner is strong enough or you will probably decompose when you try this."
Rika "There's a comforting thought."
Renamon "We will pass this test easily. Our bond has become much stronger in the last week or so."
Alice smiled lightly again "You mean since you met Takato. Yes, he has the tendency to bring out the best in people... Kinda reminds me of a Guardian Angel."
Rika **There it is again. He's been called that more than once... Am I the only one who doesn't see it?**
Alice "Dobermon!"
The large dog stepped forward. Rika didn't bother analyzing it since it didn't seem important. The dog had a gruff voice that matched his size to a tee.
Dobermon "Don't worry, this won't hurt."
Rika "Me? Worry? Remember, your talking to Digimon Queen."
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Back with Justimon, the fight was not going too well. It was occurring right outside Rika's home, the wooden gate had been crushed by Megidramon. Justimon had made his way to Megidramon and managed to free Henry, who was still conscious, surprisingly. Justimon was, by far, the superior fighter... But Megidramon just wasn't weakening. The Hazard Sign on his chest kept flashing Black. Ryo, longed for the chance to rip it out, but based on what Alice had said. It would be a critical error to attack the Hazard Sign on Megidramon. Henry was trying to steer clear of the fight and towards Rika's room, but Megidramon made sure he got nowhere near Takato.
On a Rooftop a few meters away three figures stood. One of an older woman, one of a little girl, and one of a large dog type digimon. They were looking at the fight, the older woman seemed somewhat nervous, but she stepped forward anyway her silhouette become fully visible in the moonlight. She spoke in Rika's and Renamon's voice.
Sakuyamon "I have to fight that?"
Alice "Yes, that is Megidramon."
Sakuyamon "Anything I should know about this thing?"
Alice "Just one thing, don't attack the Hazard symbol."
Sakuyamon "Why, it's been a weakness on every digimon infected by the Hazard that I've encountered so far."
Alice "...Rika, attacking the Hazard may destroy Megidramon, but you'll do much more harm than good. Attacking the Hazard is what got you and so many others infected with the Hazard to begin with... It's also what wiped Takato out."
Sakuyamon **What? ..........I see.... He told me he made a mistake before when we were in the digital world, was this it?**
Alice "Don't worry Rika, it's alright to be scar... Nevermind." **I see why Takato admires her now.**
Alice thought Rika would be scared or unsure of herself after the transformation, Rika had showed just how wrong she was by leaping into the Melee below. All eyes turned to the new fighter's sleek form. Megidramon rushed her while Henry used that moment to slip away back towards the Nonaka household. If he could Take Takato's Hazard Megidramon should go back to his Rookie form.
Alice **That's odd, Megidramon wasn't just fighting, he was defending Takato till now. I didn't think it had the intelligence to actually defend anything. And why is the Hazard symbol glowing black, I was told it was suppose to glow red."
Henry reached the Rika's bedroom for the second time today. The Green Hazard was flashing brightly as ever and Henry opened the door expecting to find an unconscious young man asleep in the corner. What he saw instead caused him to step back, turn around, and start running away again. Megidramon had scared him to much to actually be surprised by anything at this moment, but he still knew when he was in trouble.
Henry **Geez, just two seconds with Takato, that's all I wanted. What do I get instead; Psycho Dragon and THAT...**
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Sakuyamon and Justimon weren't faring well against the Dragon opponent. Sakuyamon was doing almost the exact thing Justimon was; superior fighting skills but Megidramon just refused to go down, or flinch for that matter. Megidramon tossed Justimon to the floor for about the eighth time. Ryo and Cyberdramon were finally beginning to feel their strength leave them.
Rika **Bloody, hell. I can beat it if I just attack it in the chest... So what's stopping me. It's not like I care about the people who are going to have to deal with this later... What Alice said... I don't want me and Renamon to go back to how we were before, I don't want to lose my friends; Henry, Jeri, Calumon, even Kazu and Kenta... Takato...Now is where you show up and start making stuff go boom, tell me...**
Sakuyamon "...How do I beat this thing!!!"
??? "It's easy, just hit it in the chest."
Alice **That voice... It's not possible, is it?**
Sakuyamon spun around but did not see the owner of the voice "If I do that that, I'll just make things worse."
??? "Why?"
Sakuyamon spun around again forgetting about Megidramon who was preoccupied with a weakened Justimon "Because it's Megidramon. He's... different for some reason."
??? "That is only a weak copy. Strike him in the chest and he will fall, just like Hazard Caturamon."
Sakuyamon span around one last time. The voice seemed somewhat familiar but it was to distorted to recognize. She was unsure about listening to a voice she couldn't even see, but it seemed she had no other alternative. Megidramon hesitated with it's next attack, it had finished with Justimon who had de-digivolved. Sakuyamon didn't notice Ryo split from his partner as they had moved into an alley to do it. but now Sakuyamon knew Megidramon weakness. Unlike the real Megidramon this one was able to think about what would be best for itself. Sakuyamon readied herself unsure of what to expect when Rapidmon, Marine Angemon, and Andromon lined up with their respective partners behind her. Henry was among them, the Green Hazard symbol had stopped flashing at last.
Sakuyamon "Hey Henry, you look like your feeling better."
Henry "Uhh Renamon...?"
Sakuyamon "Kinda, I'll explain later."
Rapidmon "We found Henry with the knight digimon. He was pretty eager to get back here and help beat THAT, whatever it is."
Jeri was crying just at the sight of the beast **It is horrible... So why does it look so familiar?**
Sakuyamon "Knight?"
No one else had a chance to respond as Megidramon had lashed out again. Ryo ran around him and went to double check on Takato, it was all he could do in his human form. The dark dragon struck at Sakuyamon but she was just too fast. She moved to the side while Rapidmon and Andromon leapt forward grabbing it's arms and holding him back as long as they could. Megidramon went to launch a fireball but Marine Angemon blocked it with his barrier while Sakuyamon switched the direction she was moving and ended up back where she started; right in front of Megidramon with a clear shot to the chest. The beast howled but got no mercy from Rika. She struck and the serpent imploded in a few seconds leaving no trace of it's form behind. It was quite and non-dramatic end for such a beast. Sakuyamon sped off before anyone had a chance to question her about what she said before about "Kinda" being Renamon. It was at that moment Ryo ran back.
Ryo "Guys! Takato's gone."
Kazu "you mean the kid with goggles? How do you even know he was here?"
Ryo looked at the rooftops to see Alice had disappeared "I just... Nevermind."
Jeri "My digivice says Guilmon's inside Rika's home, I hope he wasn't hurt by that monster."
The group started towards to door before Henry turned back to Ryo "Coming?"
Ryo sweatdropped slightly "Nah I've already been in Rika's room once today. I think I'll just head home."
Ryo waited till Henry was out of sight before he said anything else. "Alright, Alice. You can come out now."
Alice stepped out of the alley, Dobermon at her side as always. She seemed depressed... Even more so than usual.
Alice "Sorry, if I had known that was only a copy of Megidramon..."
Ryo "No sweat."
Alice didn't seem to lighten up "..."
Ryo "Uhh Hey! You know digivolving makes me hungry. I was going to get something to eat. Wanna come with?"
Alice kept her usual monotone facial expression "...Is the Legendary Tamer asking me out on a date."
Ryo "I guess, but if your not hungry then..."
Alice "...Sure, where are we going?"
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Everyone ran into the gate to see Rika and Renamon standing in front of the door to her room. She didn't look very pleased with the display in front of her. A bunch of kids with the mouths hanging open and a crushed gate behind them.
Rika **Mom's definitely gonna want an explanation for that tomorrow.** "Knock!"
Kazu motion to the tattered mess behind him "On that? No way, I might get a splinter."
Kenta "Renamon, your Digivolved form was really cool, how did you-"
Jeri "Guilmon! Guilmon's straight ahead."
Rika **That dumb red dino? Straight ahead? As in, in my room?**
Jeri rushed by Rika and the rest of the Tamers followed suit. The slide the door open to reveal Takato sprawled out as much as possible on the opposite side of the room that he was suppose to be on, with Guilmon's face looming a few inches above him. The group was evidently unable to hide their surprise. Guilmon too looked surprised at the multitude of people ahead of him.
Guilmon "...Jeri I found him."
Jeri "That's... nice."
Rika "Gogglehead? And I thought I was a restless sleeper."
Henry **Takato Matsuki in the flesh, again... I'm gonna have to have a little chat with you when you wake up.**
Mrs. Nonaka "What's going on here?"
Everyone except Rika, who was helping Takato back to his bed, froze and turned to see Rika's grandmother appear from a corner that apparently led to her room. She was in a robe and seemed pretty tired, but she was awake enough to recognize Rika's friends from common burglars. She put on a warm smile and began to speak.
Mrs. Nonaka "If you were so worried about Takato you could've just asked to come over." She motioned to the gateway and the Tamers + digimon bowed their heads sheepishly "Well, come into the living room. You can talk in the living room while Takato gets the sleep he needs. I'll make some tea for you all."
The group smiled happily and swarmed towards the living room, a nice warm beverage was just what they needed to calm their nerves. Rika was going to but stopped when she noticed Guilmon wasn't moving away from Takato. She was about to call to him when she noticed his digivice flashing. She moved close to him and read the words in her mind.
***^***
***Level Gained***
Influence Level: 4
Merge Level: 5
Digivolve Level: 4
Hazard Level: 3/1
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Rika paused for a moment **What the hell? What is this...? And what's 3/1 all about?. Damn Gogglehead, you're a lot of trouble for just one kid...**
Guilmon pierced through her thoughts "He's waking up! Yay!"
Rika "Shush. He needs his sleep."
Takato open one eye lazily and looked at Rika... Then his instincts kicked in and he panicked "Ack!" The sudden movement caused him to feel his injuries all over again "Ooogh. Rika? Why are you here?"
Rika "I'm taking care of you Gogglehead. Not by choice, of course."
Takato smile weakly "Of course... Rika?"
Rika set herself up leaning against the wall next to Takato "Yeah?"
Takato seemed to drift off as he spoke, closing his eyes "I had the weirdest dream. There was a princess and a knight and a dragon too."
Rika "So?"
Takato "You were the princess, I was the knight, and Guilmon was a dragon."
Rika **That's kinda weird.** her lips curled into a smile when she realized she could mess with his head "So Gogglehead, did you save your princess from the Dragon?"
Takato seemed almost like he was in dreamland already. He was too tired to even consider the notion of blushing at this point "No... She saved me when no one else could. My savior... my Guardian Angel... Thank you... Sakuyamon."
Rika **Oh it's no fun if he's too tired to be embarrassed. Oh well, I'll just bring this up next time he's awake.**
Renamon appeared behind Rika "He knows of our fusion form. He called Guilmon the dragon, meaning he is the REAL Megidramon... And he referred to himself as the knight. We should find out what else he knows."
Rika turned so that her eyes met her partners "Don't like being the warrior princess?"
Renamon "It's not that it's just-"
Rika "Gogglehead will tell us when he's ready. We'll just have to trust him in the mean time."
Renamon "I like him too Rika but why wait? This could be important!"
Rika "...Because, Renamon... Were his friends. Now lets go have some tea."
Rika walked past her partner leaving her in a daze. No one had ever defended Rika before Takato, much less the other way around. But here it was happening, Rika was putting 'being the best' aside, for someone she considered a friend. Renamon's thoughts trailed back to what Alice had told her earlier...
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Alice: Yes, he has the tendency to bring out the best in people...
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Renamon turned to the doorway, she could hear Rika chasing Terriermon around for a rude comment about why she stayed in the room with Takato for so long. But Terriermon wasn't afraid, he was laughing with friends. And so was Rika, a concept Renamon had been waiting for her partner to rediscover for the longest time.
Renamon **Savior... Well Takato. Just who is protecting who?**
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Regless: Alright I'll do a quick finish tonight since I'm dying to upload this.
Anime fan; To clear things up about Henry. He was under influence of the Hazard much like Rika, but his took longer to awaken but it had it's own intelligence factor.
DC & BlackTerriermon; I know we've had our differences with my calling you evil and trying to get black to shoot you an all, But my money's on you in Daneel Rush's "Forget the Y2K: This is Madness" Fic.
Reader; Sorry for the late update but I've been:
A) Sick
B) Working
C) Lazy
D) School
E) Graphic Arts stuff
F) Other
G) All of the Above -----This One
Zero; First off there is no way I'm gonna type your full name when I'm this close to done, I mean the nerve! Really! (Joking) I'm glad you like my story and I hope you liked this chapter.
Sugah High; Thanks for the review, You've been reviewing everyone of my chapters since I started and since this is my first fanfic it's been a real help. (gets all emotional and stuff) I'll be fine... Anyone got a Kleenex?
Sora Potter; Here ya go. But who is Pete?
Maverick; Well he tried but he just had wave after wave of bad luck. That's for the review.
; Thank you for having the easiest name to spell. I am considering making Gallantmon Crimson mode the Hero of my spin off / sequel fic: Viral State. The hero to this has already been selected and will probably surprise you. Who is it? Keep reading to fic out.