Regless: WOOHOO, A hundred reviews. And here I was happy to get any more
than twenty. As always, I've addressed you all at bottom.
Black: Anyway, neither of us own digimon or the characters. Just the plot in this story.
Regless: I think we need to put more effort into our disclaimers.
Black: Well since your typing on my behalf, it's kinda your choice now isn't it.
Regless: Good point. Nah, a good disclaimer has to much writing and fancy words.
Black: Like one of those law documents.
Regless: Yep. R&R please. Oh and one more thing. Just finished reading the 4th chapter of the third installment of the Tamers Forever series (Honestly, how do you underline and bold things?) BT that was kickass. Damn spell check, it's a work if I say it's a word.
Black: Sorry this one's a little short. It's two part like the last two chapters as well. Oh and someone mentioned the Rukato becoming stale, all in good time... Oh wait that time is now. This should mess things around."
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Perfect Hazard - Chapter 14 - A Friend Indeed (Part 1)
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Black Zhuqiaomon stood above another figure. His expression was serious (Not that you could tell on a giant bird) but it didn't seem to be displeased or glad about anything. Even though his minion had located her objective, there was still a great deal to be done. And this new player had an important role.
Black Zhuqiaomon "Once she separates them, you know what do?"
??? "It is in my blood, master."
Black Zhuqiaomon "Good. I trust I need not warn you of what will happen should you fail... Oh, and one more thing. You were at Hypnos despite my orders not to go to the Real World yet... How do you explain yourself."
The unknown digimon's voice seemed to have an almost mocking tone when it replied "You're a Virus, correct? Then I've saved you from your Angel."
Black Zhuqiaomon growled, dissatisfied with the response "...You will explain yourself further later. For now, it is almost time for you to leave. Take the Hazard my servant, go and take what's rightfully mine;
ChaosGallantmon!!!"
***Meanwhile***
Rika and Renamon leapt back startled by the opposing figure. Takato tripped which counted as a duck when the figure lunged at them. They didn't get a good look at first, but when it landed next to Takato everyone saw their 'stalker'. She was standing with one foot on Takato's neck, preventing him from getting up. She looked an awful lot like Sakuyamon but she had blue armor instead of gold, and she seemed paler in the face. No one saw her coming, she was just suddenly there.
Takato "Sa...ku..yamon? No your someone else."
??? "How right you are, little guy."
Rika took out her D-Arc and got a quick analyses of the unwelcome digimon.
***Kuzuhamon***
Type: Data
Level: Mega
Class: Demon Man Digimon
Attacks: Womb Mandala, Reverse Tengu's Rice
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Kuzuhamon "Well, it's nice to finally meet you."
Takato "Somehow I bet that's a one way feeling."
Kuzuhamon "Why yes it is, little guy. But don't worry, you don't have to worry about me... You've got another problem entirely."
Kuzuhamon reached down and grabbed Takato forcefully by the neck, right before she chucked him over the wall that circled Rika's home. Then she turned back to the other Tamer and her partner. Both Rika and Renamon were looking and listening for some sight of sound that would indicate their airborne friend was alright after he landed, but nothing was coming.
Rika "Er, Takato!!!"
Kuzuhamon "Tell you what, just to make this even... I'll even let you Biomerge."
Rika gritted her teeth without letting them show **What? she knows about that?**
Renamon "...Your arrogance is your weakness. Let's go Rika"
Rika took off her shades and nodded "Biomerge Digivolution Activate"
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Takato was trying his best to get to his feet but he wasn't having much luck. His injuries kept stopping him every time he tried to move. He had been thrown halfway through Rika's house and had ended up in her room. He could see his sword laying in the far corner, but he couldn't reach it in his state. He fell on his back for a moment, looking at the hole in the roof his entrance made... Rika was gonna kill him as soon as she saw that. He put aside the hurt and began trying to stand up again.
Takato "Blast, I've got to get back to Rika. Umm, Ms. Rumiko? Mrs. Makino?"
Two figures, stepped into the room. They didn't seem to be in any sort of rush though. They could clearly hear the fight outside and yet, they acted like it didn't matter. Heck, Rumiko was even smiling
Rumiko "Yes dear, is something wrong?"
Takato glanced at her slightly nervous about her unusual reaction "...Uh, yeah... Could you, umm, pass me that sword over there?"
Mrs. Makino was smiling as well, but it had no warmth to it, it was actually more frightening than pleasant. "What sword?"
Takato pointed and looked in the direction he last saw his weapon "It's right over... Huh, It's... gone?"
Rumiko "Maybe you were just dreaming."
Takato pointed to the roof "Do you call that a..." **You gotta be kidding me**
Takato stared at the roof, but no matter how long he did, it seemed to be in perfect condition, with no evidence that he had ever fallen through. The sound of fighting subsided and, when he looked back, he saw Rika standing next to her parents. There was a certain lack of tension that Takato just didn't understand. They were all smiling at him, and he didn't have any trouble admitting to himself he was slightly afraid.
Takato "Oh uh, you took care of the digimon without my help?"
Rika's smile turned into a sneer "Of course, since when have I ever needed your help. Not that you do much anyway. You just run away or get beaten."
Takato "Hey, that was a little harsh."
Rika "I'll show you a 'little' harsh"
Rika walked up to Takato, grabbed him by his ankle and began dragging him out the door and around to the back of the complex. Takato struggled since his old injuries made the pain excruciating and steps of the house were far less than fun, but Rika's grip wouldn't relent. Rumiko followed her daughter doing nothing to help the poor young boy. When Rika finally had him behind the house, near the wall, she took his legs while her mother took Takato's hands. Takato was calling out for help but it do him no good as he was launched over the wall for the second time and landed on his back on the hard pavement.
Takato **ugh. Ri...ika... why?**
***Hypnos Building***
Riley stormed in after receiving an unexpected surprise with her Grani project. The data had been completely deleted. She had been working on it so hard that she had been neglecting her usual duties when Hypnos became fully operational. Now it had all been for nothing. She took her old seat. Or at least it felt like her old seat. The rebuilt Hypnos complex was like a copy of it's former self.
Yamaki "Riley? You seem... upset."
Riley "That project I had been working on was just totally wiped out. It sucks... I was working so hard on it and then it just disappeared."
Yamaki "Try not to dwell on it too much. It'll distract you from your current objective."
Riley "I won't... But I was just starting to figure it out. I think it may be some kind of digimon."
Yamaki "Then it's just as well that you didn't complete it. I don't know how that thing got on my computer but I don't want another Digimon that we have to try and locate right now."
Riley "...Yes sir!"
***Elsewhere***
Rika sat in the alleys. Looking around she noticed it was the same one where she had ended up when she ran away from her mother after she got back from the digital world. But that didn't matter now, nothing seemed to. The fight had gone as one would expect, two closely matched digimon fighting. Rika even seemed to have the upper hand... Until Takato showed up with his sword, digivolved to Hazard Leomon and started attacking her. She never really thought about it, but when she was forced to either strike him down or get away... She chose to run. The feeling of having deserted a fight left Renamon feeling low. Rika seemed much worse though, and to top it off it was raining like last time too. For Rika that was a benefit she could cry from behind her violet shades and noone would notice. Regardless, she kept her tears to herself for now, at least until she figured things out.
Rika "Renamon... Why do you think he did that?"
Renamon shrugged. She couldn't seem to put her confusion into words.
Rika "...We can't go back now..."
Renamon picked her head up slightly "Maybe Guilmon... He might know something..."
Rika nodded slightly, her gaze still fixed mainly on the ground "Yeah, could you go see him alone... I don't feel like doing much right now."
Renamon paused, she had never seen her partner this sad, ever. "Yes... But at least get out of the rain. You'll catch your death of cold."
Rika smiled a bit "Didn't Gogglehead say that once to me... In a dream."
Renamon "..."
Rika voice became distant and hollow "Maybe, if I go to sleep... I can see him again... And ask him... why he.... did... that...ZzZz"
Renamon **Poor girl. I can take her to the Matsuki's Bakery. She should be alright there. Then I can see Guilmon.**
******A Few Minutes Later******
Renamon was at Guilmon's hut. Even before she entered there was evidence of a fight. She looked in to see the inside of the hut practically ripped apart. She looked around to find a massive hole in the back of the little shed. Inside was Guilmon, decompiling. Her eyes widened in panic as she hauled the Dragon out of his hole.
Renamon covered his wound his her hand, it was a human trick but she was hoping it would work on digimon too "Guilmon, what happened?"
Guilmon choked on his words "Hazard Leomon, attacked me."
Renamon growled a bit "Takato..."
Guilmon "No! not Takato! Smelled different."
Renamon "Who else could it be?"
Guilmon form began to destabilize "I don't know... strong though... took Takato's digivice, his sword, his friends are all under his control, his Hazards... Rika!!! She'll be in trouble now cause she has part of the Black Hazard. You be going to help her now."
Renamon paused "Guilmon... You need my help as much as Rika"
Guilmon "You worried about me? I change that!"
Guilmon bit into his own arm before Renamon could stop him, causing himself to destabilize instantly.
Renamon screamed "NOOO!!!"
However it was already too late. His form reconfigured into spare data and floated around room. It sparkled brightly, lighting the inside of the shack. Renamon was in the middle of the room on her knees, staring blankly ahead as the spare data caused her to glow crimson in the darkness. She didn't bother to load the data, she didn't want to. Memories of herself and Guilmon began to intrude into her mind but she pushed them away remembering that Rika was still in danger. A small tear left her eye as she stood up walked out of the room..
Renamon "Goodbye... Guilmon."
***Meanwhile*** (A/N: I am so gonna get flamed for that last scene)
Rika glanced around seeing nothing but a black void no matter where she turned "Where am I?"
Takato's voice echoed behind her "I think it should be obvious."
Rika spun to see her former friend "Takato...? What the hell is going on?"
Takato drew his sword "I think it should be obvious."
Rika Stepped back and she gritted her teeth "You have GOT to be kidding me."
Takato stepped forward and grinned maliciously "I'm not kidding at all Rika. I'm am using your own Blue Hazard to give you a nightmare. The advantage of using a Hazard is... I can kill you in your dream."
Rika took another step back "...You still haven't told me why your doing this."
Takato "To put it simply... I'm doing this because you have a part of Black Hazard in you. I want it... I need it... and it will be mine."
Rika "..."
Takato stepped forward, a blue aura illuminated him "I am going to take it from you along with your life. I am going to crush you slowly and painfully. I guess I'm also doing this... because I enjoy it."
Rika clenched her fist and ran at the sword holding figure in front of her "You can't possibly be Takato"
Takato dodged the punch by slumping to the side still smiling, lifted his sword, and prepared to bring it down on her neck "It is finally mine..."
Renamon "Not on your life!"
A fox-like figure lunged at Takato, grabbing Rika's hand with one of her own. And with the other, attempting to backhand Takato. The boy bent- over backwards flipping in motion with the punch and doing a skillful dodge. He landed on his feet and crouched down... Right before diving back at Renamon. Renamon jumped back holding Rika in her arms and set her down on her feet.
Rika "There's just no way... he can be Takato."
Renamon "I know, his legs should still fractured from Hazard Caturamon. The real Takato couldn't do that... Not in that form."
Rika Looked at Renamon and noticed her eyes seemed glossy "Renamon, are you alright? Did you find Guilmon?"
Renamon closed her eyes and bit on her lower lip "Yes...He's gone... This monster, whatever he is... Got to him before me."
Rika gaped at her partner "You- you've got to be kidding..."
Renamon shook her head trying to hide her real sadness "I'm afraid not, Guilmon is no more."
Rika "Sorry Renamon, I know you two were close... Alright then, we'll make him pay. Biomerge Digivolution Activate."
Takato stood back impressed as the two forms in front of him merged into one. After they were done he looked the new figure over once. A smile crept up him and he put his sword down to do a mocking applause.
Takato "Very impressive. I heard you were strong so naturally I thought this would be a challenge. It seems I've overestimated you though."
Sakuyamon "I dare you to come here and say that."
Takato "Very well."
Takato took a step forward leaving his sword behind. The shadows engulfed him immediately and he faded from existence. When he was seen next he was standing right in front of Sakuyamon. How he got there so fast and without being seen was anyone's guess. The shadows wrapped around him and changed his form. When they cleared, Sakuyamon found herself face to face with a large knight. It was mostly black with blue plates rimmed with a bright gold color. As well as a Gold Hazard sign on it's chest that flashed blue.
ChaosGallantmon "It seems I've over-estimated you."
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Takato found himself in the darkness. There was another form in front of him, leering. Takato was scared when he first saw her, but his expression grew solemn. This was his own dream and he was not going to be chased out of it. Even by Rika.
Rika glared at the small, confused, boy in front of her "So Gogglehead. Looks like I'm better suited to use the Hazard after all. I guess that means there's no reason for you to live anymore... I am really gonna enjoy this."
Takato stared back "I know your not Rika. Who are you really? Are you the one that attacked me in front of her house?"
Rika stepped forward smiling "Use your eyes Gogglehead."
Takato advanced as well, his voice slightly raised "I am. All I see is a greedy girl. Your not Rika."
Rika growled "Your asking for a beating Gogglehead."
Takato's Hazard symbol flashed red and an aura of the same color swept over him "Where is she?"
Rika "Who?"
Takato "Rika."
Rika "I told you, I'm right in front of your air-clogged head."
Takato "Wrong answer."
Takato ran forward clenching his fist. He could feel the Hazard giving him extra speed and strength. He didn't move since his legs still had serious injuries that followed him into this... place. Rika ran forward, and the difference in power became obvious when the two clashed and Takato landed on his side. Rika turned and glared down at him.
Rika "Alright Gogglehead. What gave me away? Was something wrong with this body."
Takato smirked from his spot on the ground "Hmph. Your acting, to nice!"
Rika "..."
Rika was swept away in the shadows and in her place, another digimon stood. It looked similar to Sakuyamon only with blue armor and it was considerable paler. She eyed the limp form in front of her. After savoring the moment she walked over and picked Takato up by neck and proceeded to strangle him with one hand, smiling as she did so. Takato was kicking at her and it would've effected even some ultimate level digimon with his Hazard, but it was having no effect against this particular digimon.
Sakuyamon "Well, it's been fun. It would've been more fun but you had to go figure things out. Oh well, no problem."
She felt the struggling slow and her grin got even bigger...
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Black Zhuqiaomon "It's almost time for my grand entrance. With those infidels out of the way, it will be easy to conquer the real world. Hurry, my children. Destroy those feeble creatures now and clear my path to victory."
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??? "Keeper, wake up."
Takato "You again? Go away, I don't want to."
??? "It's not your choice."
Takato "Leave me alone."
??? "Why?"
Takato "Because it hurts when I'm awake."
??? "Oh really?"
Takato "Yes, it hurts. Now leave me alone."
??? "Would you like to know what reeeeally hurts?"
Takato "..."
??? "Losing people you care about. I don't care for anyone but that doesn't mean I never have."
Takato "Who are you?"
??? "I was once a Seraphimon... You know what that is right?"
Takato nodded "Yes" (A/N: For those that don't know, Seraphimon is a Mega level angel digimon and the digivolution of MangaAngemon.)
??? "Then enough said. If you die here you will lose everything. Guilmon's in limbo with Anubimon, your existence here is the only thing keeping him for ending up in the same place as Leomon. You still remember him right?"
Takato "Yes... Leomon... Guilmon... What about Rika?"
??? "She's at the mercy of someone who could almost give me a run for my money and she doesn't even know it. She cannot win her next fight."
Takato "But...I'm afraid...I still have no way to beat that monster, Kuzuhamon."
??? "Then let me do it for you."
Takato "What? How?"
??? "Wake up!"
Takato opened his eyes and was startled to find out where he was. It was the Dark Ocean... He had been here before not to long ago. In front of him was a Phantomon's Shadow Scythe. And behind him was Kuzuhamon facing someone, Takato could see a look of fear on her face, then he recognized who she was staring at and copied her expression.
Takato "...Daemon?"
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Sorry this chapter is so short. Oy, So many people. Well better get on it I guess. Oh did anyone else notice Gallantmon in Digimon Frontier. (I already know the answer but I feel the need to draw attention to it. Stupid evil dubbed version)
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To D3Fan-
Regless: Thank you for the review as always. And yes I see what you put up with... Wanna switch?
Black: Hey!
To Digimon Kid-
Regless: I try to mention everyone now. LOL you would catch me saying reading is anything more than a waste of time two months ago. This really change fast. Oh and for the Digimon/Samurai Pizza Cats thing, that sound so Kawaii. But I'm not sure how that would work, E-Mail me if you got any idea of how to start it off or anything.
To Sora Potter-
Regless: Alright then. Thanks for the review. Hope ya like the chapter.
To Vainamoinen-
Regless: Thankies. The last two chapter were kinda like a breathing period so now it's time to mess everything up again. I see what else I can with Marine Angemon and thanks for the spelling of the heimlich maneuver, damn brainless spell check.
To Energy-
Regless: Wasssssup? Monkey be Makuramon, I don't know why it just is! And well, the mystery digimon have already been answered. Teacher! where? {Runs and hides}
Black: ...Thanks for the review
To Nerdvana-
Regless: Thanks for the review. It probably worked out for the good of Takato's physical health that she didn't hear what he said. As far as everything else you said, I think I'll keep what I can to myself for now ^_^.
To Dark Child-
Regless: Well that's what's in the shadows, I wonder how many people saw that coming? Next chapter should be fun if I get some time to work on it. (Evil work hours stacking up cause of Christmas... DAMN)
To ZeroDaiKunTakatoP88-
Regless: A girl? ACK run in fear everyone!!! {Runs away screaming}
Black: ...Smooth. Alright then Takato, thanks for the review. And as for Yami being sane at the moment, Regless is sane less than 90% of his life so that doesn't really matter. Rukato Forever.
To Anime Fan-
Regless: Thanks for the review. And as for Kawaii-ness being a word, it's a word if I say it's a word. Ha ha ha... uhh er. Anyway, YOU GOT IT. There is a clone of Rika running around. I was kinda wondering if anyone else would pick up on that. I'm not sure if you used that specific word and... uhh... Yeah. Have a nice weekend.
To SerpentTreize-
Regless: Well on the upside there was a great big Rena/Guilmon moment.
Black: I don't think that's gonna cut it buddy.
Regless: Shut up. Uhh yeah. That's what I like about Rukato too, they balance each other out and there both so... what's the word... Not perfect. Thanks for the review {Runs away dodging knives being chucked from the audience}
To R6-
Regless: Thanks for the review Marine Angemon has about as much of a gender as Kenta.
Black: That was cruel.
Regless: Sorry. And as for using Marine Angemon as a muse, I would but I think I'd get tired of writing Pi Pi Pi all that time. And Megidramon is even more violent than Black Terriermon. {Dodges a fireball} see?
To Firehedgehog-
Regless: Arigato (Got tired of thank-you). The color change is something I've been meaning you use for a while. Don't worry about the reviews and... Umm I forgot. Oh yeah, is Yami Hamtaro and evil hamster? If so I might rent him. Does he have to come back in perfect condition?
To Digifan-
Regless: Thanks, The next one is on it's way.
To Lonewalker-
Regless: Normally I'm not very good at writing humor so that was a nice compliment. thanks for the review as always and her is the next chappy.
To Chibi Hunter-
Regless: ...You wouldn't happen to be related to my family wouldya? LOL. Arigato and I think I'm a bit hungry right now... for... CHIBI SAUSAGES.
Black: Leave others peoples muses alone. You already ticked off BT.
Regless: You lucked out chibi, ha ha ha.
To Somnolant World Maker-
Regless: You got a point there, but some peeps liked it. Basically I wanted to show the Tamers trying to get back to a 'norm' of some kind, kinda like a resting period. Well, thanks for the Criticism. I hope this chapter is more to yer liking. And RUKATO FOREVER.
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Regless: Awww no BT today. Oh well
Black: Anyway, neither of us own digimon or the characters. Just the plot in this story.
Regless: I think we need to put more effort into our disclaimers.
Black: Well since your typing on my behalf, it's kinda your choice now isn't it.
Regless: Good point. Nah, a good disclaimer has to much writing and fancy words.
Black: Like one of those law documents.
Regless: Yep. R&R please. Oh and one more thing. Just finished reading the 4th chapter of the third installment of the Tamers Forever series (Honestly, how do you underline and bold things?) BT that was kickass. Damn spell check, it's a work if I say it's a word.
Black: Sorry this one's a little short. It's two part like the last two chapters as well. Oh and someone mentioned the Rukato becoming stale, all in good time... Oh wait that time is now. This should mess things around."
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Perfect Hazard - Chapter 14 - A Friend Indeed (Part 1)
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Black Zhuqiaomon stood above another figure. His expression was serious (Not that you could tell on a giant bird) but it didn't seem to be displeased or glad about anything. Even though his minion had located her objective, there was still a great deal to be done. And this new player had an important role.
Black Zhuqiaomon "Once she separates them, you know what do?"
??? "It is in my blood, master."
Black Zhuqiaomon "Good. I trust I need not warn you of what will happen should you fail... Oh, and one more thing. You were at Hypnos despite my orders not to go to the Real World yet... How do you explain yourself."
The unknown digimon's voice seemed to have an almost mocking tone when it replied "You're a Virus, correct? Then I've saved you from your Angel."
Black Zhuqiaomon growled, dissatisfied with the response "...You will explain yourself further later. For now, it is almost time for you to leave. Take the Hazard my servant, go and take what's rightfully mine;
ChaosGallantmon!!!"
***Meanwhile***
Rika and Renamon leapt back startled by the opposing figure. Takato tripped which counted as a duck when the figure lunged at them. They didn't get a good look at first, but when it landed next to Takato everyone saw their 'stalker'. She was standing with one foot on Takato's neck, preventing him from getting up. She looked an awful lot like Sakuyamon but she had blue armor instead of gold, and she seemed paler in the face. No one saw her coming, she was just suddenly there.
Takato "Sa...ku..yamon? No your someone else."
??? "How right you are, little guy."
Rika took out her D-Arc and got a quick analyses of the unwelcome digimon.
***Kuzuhamon***
Type: Data
Level: Mega
Class: Demon Man Digimon
Attacks: Womb Mandala, Reverse Tengu's Rice
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Kuzuhamon "Well, it's nice to finally meet you."
Takato "Somehow I bet that's a one way feeling."
Kuzuhamon "Why yes it is, little guy. But don't worry, you don't have to worry about me... You've got another problem entirely."
Kuzuhamon reached down and grabbed Takato forcefully by the neck, right before she chucked him over the wall that circled Rika's home. Then she turned back to the other Tamer and her partner. Both Rika and Renamon were looking and listening for some sight of sound that would indicate their airborne friend was alright after he landed, but nothing was coming.
Rika "Er, Takato!!!"
Kuzuhamon "Tell you what, just to make this even... I'll even let you Biomerge."
Rika gritted her teeth without letting them show **What? she knows about that?**
Renamon "...Your arrogance is your weakness. Let's go Rika"
Rika took off her shades and nodded "Biomerge Digivolution Activate"
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Takato was trying his best to get to his feet but he wasn't having much luck. His injuries kept stopping him every time he tried to move. He had been thrown halfway through Rika's house and had ended up in her room. He could see his sword laying in the far corner, but he couldn't reach it in his state. He fell on his back for a moment, looking at the hole in the roof his entrance made... Rika was gonna kill him as soon as she saw that. He put aside the hurt and began trying to stand up again.
Takato "Blast, I've got to get back to Rika. Umm, Ms. Rumiko? Mrs. Makino?"
Two figures, stepped into the room. They didn't seem to be in any sort of rush though. They could clearly hear the fight outside and yet, they acted like it didn't matter. Heck, Rumiko was even smiling
Rumiko "Yes dear, is something wrong?"
Takato glanced at her slightly nervous about her unusual reaction "...Uh, yeah... Could you, umm, pass me that sword over there?"
Mrs. Makino was smiling as well, but it had no warmth to it, it was actually more frightening than pleasant. "What sword?"
Takato pointed and looked in the direction he last saw his weapon "It's right over... Huh, It's... gone?"
Rumiko "Maybe you were just dreaming."
Takato pointed to the roof "Do you call that a..." **You gotta be kidding me**
Takato stared at the roof, but no matter how long he did, it seemed to be in perfect condition, with no evidence that he had ever fallen through. The sound of fighting subsided and, when he looked back, he saw Rika standing next to her parents. There was a certain lack of tension that Takato just didn't understand. They were all smiling at him, and he didn't have any trouble admitting to himself he was slightly afraid.
Takato "Oh uh, you took care of the digimon without my help?"
Rika's smile turned into a sneer "Of course, since when have I ever needed your help. Not that you do much anyway. You just run away or get beaten."
Takato "Hey, that was a little harsh."
Rika "I'll show you a 'little' harsh"
Rika walked up to Takato, grabbed him by his ankle and began dragging him out the door and around to the back of the complex. Takato struggled since his old injuries made the pain excruciating and steps of the house were far less than fun, but Rika's grip wouldn't relent. Rumiko followed her daughter doing nothing to help the poor young boy. When Rika finally had him behind the house, near the wall, she took his legs while her mother took Takato's hands. Takato was calling out for help but it do him no good as he was launched over the wall for the second time and landed on his back on the hard pavement.
Takato **ugh. Ri...ika... why?**
***Hypnos Building***
Riley stormed in after receiving an unexpected surprise with her Grani project. The data had been completely deleted. She had been working on it so hard that she had been neglecting her usual duties when Hypnos became fully operational. Now it had all been for nothing. She took her old seat. Or at least it felt like her old seat. The rebuilt Hypnos complex was like a copy of it's former self.
Yamaki "Riley? You seem... upset."
Riley "That project I had been working on was just totally wiped out. It sucks... I was working so hard on it and then it just disappeared."
Yamaki "Try not to dwell on it too much. It'll distract you from your current objective."
Riley "I won't... But I was just starting to figure it out. I think it may be some kind of digimon."
Yamaki "Then it's just as well that you didn't complete it. I don't know how that thing got on my computer but I don't want another Digimon that we have to try and locate right now."
Riley "...Yes sir!"
***Elsewhere***
Rika sat in the alleys. Looking around she noticed it was the same one where she had ended up when she ran away from her mother after she got back from the digital world. But that didn't matter now, nothing seemed to. The fight had gone as one would expect, two closely matched digimon fighting. Rika even seemed to have the upper hand... Until Takato showed up with his sword, digivolved to Hazard Leomon and started attacking her. She never really thought about it, but when she was forced to either strike him down or get away... She chose to run. The feeling of having deserted a fight left Renamon feeling low. Rika seemed much worse though, and to top it off it was raining like last time too. For Rika that was a benefit she could cry from behind her violet shades and noone would notice. Regardless, she kept her tears to herself for now, at least until she figured things out.
Rika "Renamon... Why do you think he did that?"
Renamon shrugged. She couldn't seem to put her confusion into words.
Rika "...We can't go back now..."
Renamon picked her head up slightly "Maybe Guilmon... He might know something..."
Rika nodded slightly, her gaze still fixed mainly on the ground "Yeah, could you go see him alone... I don't feel like doing much right now."
Renamon paused, she had never seen her partner this sad, ever. "Yes... But at least get out of the rain. You'll catch your death of cold."
Rika smiled a bit "Didn't Gogglehead say that once to me... In a dream."
Renamon "..."
Rika voice became distant and hollow "Maybe, if I go to sleep... I can see him again... And ask him... why he.... did... that...ZzZz"
Renamon **Poor girl. I can take her to the Matsuki's Bakery. She should be alright there. Then I can see Guilmon.**
******A Few Minutes Later******
Renamon was at Guilmon's hut. Even before she entered there was evidence of a fight. She looked in to see the inside of the hut practically ripped apart. She looked around to find a massive hole in the back of the little shed. Inside was Guilmon, decompiling. Her eyes widened in panic as she hauled the Dragon out of his hole.
Renamon covered his wound his her hand, it was a human trick but she was hoping it would work on digimon too "Guilmon, what happened?"
Guilmon choked on his words "Hazard Leomon, attacked me."
Renamon growled a bit "Takato..."
Guilmon "No! not Takato! Smelled different."
Renamon "Who else could it be?"
Guilmon form began to destabilize "I don't know... strong though... took Takato's digivice, his sword, his friends are all under his control, his Hazards... Rika!!! She'll be in trouble now cause she has part of the Black Hazard. You be going to help her now."
Renamon paused "Guilmon... You need my help as much as Rika"
Guilmon "You worried about me? I change that!"
Guilmon bit into his own arm before Renamon could stop him, causing himself to destabilize instantly.
Renamon screamed "NOOO!!!"
However it was already too late. His form reconfigured into spare data and floated around room. It sparkled brightly, lighting the inside of the shack. Renamon was in the middle of the room on her knees, staring blankly ahead as the spare data caused her to glow crimson in the darkness. She didn't bother to load the data, she didn't want to. Memories of herself and Guilmon began to intrude into her mind but she pushed them away remembering that Rika was still in danger. A small tear left her eye as she stood up walked out of the room..
Renamon "Goodbye... Guilmon."
***Meanwhile*** (A/N: I am so gonna get flamed for that last scene)
Rika glanced around seeing nothing but a black void no matter where she turned "Where am I?"
Takato's voice echoed behind her "I think it should be obvious."
Rika spun to see her former friend "Takato...? What the hell is going on?"
Takato drew his sword "I think it should be obvious."
Rika Stepped back and she gritted her teeth "You have GOT to be kidding me."
Takato stepped forward and grinned maliciously "I'm not kidding at all Rika. I'm am using your own Blue Hazard to give you a nightmare. The advantage of using a Hazard is... I can kill you in your dream."
Rika took another step back "...You still haven't told me why your doing this."
Takato "To put it simply... I'm doing this because you have a part of Black Hazard in you. I want it... I need it... and it will be mine."
Rika "..."
Takato stepped forward, a blue aura illuminated him "I am going to take it from you along with your life. I am going to crush you slowly and painfully. I guess I'm also doing this... because I enjoy it."
Rika clenched her fist and ran at the sword holding figure in front of her "You can't possibly be Takato"
Takato dodged the punch by slumping to the side still smiling, lifted his sword, and prepared to bring it down on her neck "It is finally mine..."
Renamon "Not on your life!"
A fox-like figure lunged at Takato, grabbing Rika's hand with one of her own. And with the other, attempting to backhand Takato. The boy bent- over backwards flipping in motion with the punch and doing a skillful dodge. He landed on his feet and crouched down... Right before diving back at Renamon. Renamon jumped back holding Rika in her arms and set her down on her feet.
Rika "There's just no way... he can be Takato."
Renamon "I know, his legs should still fractured from Hazard Caturamon. The real Takato couldn't do that... Not in that form."
Rika Looked at Renamon and noticed her eyes seemed glossy "Renamon, are you alright? Did you find Guilmon?"
Renamon closed her eyes and bit on her lower lip "Yes...He's gone... This monster, whatever he is... Got to him before me."
Rika gaped at her partner "You- you've got to be kidding..."
Renamon shook her head trying to hide her real sadness "I'm afraid not, Guilmon is no more."
Rika "Sorry Renamon, I know you two were close... Alright then, we'll make him pay. Biomerge Digivolution Activate."
Takato stood back impressed as the two forms in front of him merged into one. After they were done he looked the new figure over once. A smile crept up him and he put his sword down to do a mocking applause.
Takato "Very impressive. I heard you were strong so naturally I thought this would be a challenge. It seems I've overestimated you though."
Sakuyamon "I dare you to come here and say that."
Takato "Very well."
Takato took a step forward leaving his sword behind. The shadows engulfed him immediately and he faded from existence. When he was seen next he was standing right in front of Sakuyamon. How he got there so fast and without being seen was anyone's guess. The shadows wrapped around him and changed his form. When they cleared, Sakuyamon found herself face to face with a large knight. It was mostly black with blue plates rimmed with a bright gold color. As well as a Gold Hazard sign on it's chest that flashed blue.
ChaosGallantmon "It seems I've over-estimated you."
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Takato found himself in the darkness. There was another form in front of him, leering. Takato was scared when he first saw her, but his expression grew solemn. This was his own dream and he was not going to be chased out of it. Even by Rika.
Rika glared at the small, confused, boy in front of her "So Gogglehead. Looks like I'm better suited to use the Hazard after all. I guess that means there's no reason for you to live anymore... I am really gonna enjoy this."
Takato stared back "I know your not Rika. Who are you really? Are you the one that attacked me in front of her house?"
Rika stepped forward smiling "Use your eyes Gogglehead."
Takato advanced as well, his voice slightly raised "I am. All I see is a greedy girl. Your not Rika."
Rika growled "Your asking for a beating Gogglehead."
Takato's Hazard symbol flashed red and an aura of the same color swept over him "Where is she?"
Rika "Who?"
Takato "Rika."
Rika "I told you, I'm right in front of your air-clogged head."
Takato "Wrong answer."
Takato ran forward clenching his fist. He could feel the Hazard giving him extra speed and strength. He didn't move since his legs still had serious injuries that followed him into this... place. Rika ran forward, and the difference in power became obvious when the two clashed and Takato landed on his side. Rika turned and glared down at him.
Rika "Alright Gogglehead. What gave me away? Was something wrong with this body."
Takato smirked from his spot on the ground "Hmph. Your acting, to nice!"
Rika "..."
Rika was swept away in the shadows and in her place, another digimon stood. It looked similar to Sakuyamon only with blue armor and it was considerable paler. She eyed the limp form in front of her. After savoring the moment she walked over and picked Takato up by neck and proceeded to strangle him with one hand, smiling as she did so. Takato was kicking at her and it would've effected even some ultimate level digimon with his Hazard, but it was having no effect against this particular digimon.
Sakuyamon "Well, it's been fun. It would've been more fun but you had to go figure things out. Oh well, no problem."
She felt the struggling slow and her grin got even bigger...
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Black Zhuqiaomon "It's almost time for my grand entrance. With those infidels out of the way, it will be easy to conquer the real world. Hurry, my children. Destroy those feeble creatures now and clear my path to victory."
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??? "Keeper, wake up."
Takato "You again? Go away, I don't want to."
??? "It's not your choice."
Takato "Leave me alone."
??? "Why?"
Takato "Because it hurts when I'm awake."
??? "Oh really?"
Takato "Yes, it hurts. Now leave me alone."
??? "Would you like to know what reeeeally hurts?"
Takato "..."
??? "Losing people you care about. I don't care for anyone but that doesn't mean I never have."
Takato "Who are you?"
??? "I was once a Seraphimon... You know what that is right?"
Takato nodded "Yes" (A/N: For those that don't know, Seraphimon is a Mega level angel digimon and the digivolution of MangaAngemon.)
??? "Then enough said. If you die here you will lose everything. Guilmon's in limbo with Anubimon, your existence here is the only thing keeping him for ending up in the same place as Leomon. You still remember him right?"
Takato "Yes... Leomon... Guilmon... What about Rika?"
??? "She's at the mercy of someone who could almost give me a run for my money and she doesn't even know it. She cannot win her next fight."
Takato "But...I'm afraid...I still have no way to beat that monster, Kuzuhamon."
??? "Then let me do it for you."
Takato "What? How?"
??? "Wake up!"
Takato opened his eyes and was startled to find out where he was. It was the Dark Ocean... He had been here before not to long ago. In front of him was a Phantomon's Shadow Scythe. And behind him was Kuzuhamon facing someone, Takato could see a look of fear on her face, then he recognized who she was staring at and copied her expression.
Takato "...Daemon?"
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Sorry this chapter is so short. Oy, So many people. Well better get on it I guess. Oh did anyone else notice Gallantmon in Digimon Frontier. (I already know the answer but I feel the need to draw attention to it. Stupid evil dubbed version)
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To D3Fan-
Regless: Thank you for the review as always. And yes I see what you put up with... Wanna switch?
Black: Hey!
To Digimon Kid-
Regless: I try to mention everyone now. LOL you would catch me saying reading is anything more than a waste of time two months ago. This really change fast. Oh and for the Digimon/Samurai Pizza Cats thing, that sound so Kawaii. But I'm not sure how that would work, E-Mail me if you got any idea of how to start it off or anything.
To Sora Potter-
Regless: Alright then. Thanks for the review. Hope ya like the chapter.
To Vainamoinen-
Regless: Thankies. The last two chapter were kinda like a breathing period so now it's time to mess everything up again. I see what else I can with Marine Angemon and thanks for the spelling of the heimlich maneuver, damn brainless spell check.
To Energy-
Regless: Wasssssup? Monkey be Makuramon, I don't know why it just is! And well, the mystery digimon have already been answered. Teacher! where? {Runs and hides}
Black: ...Thanks for the review
To Nerdvana-
Regless: Thanks for the review. It probably worked out for the good of Takato's physical health that she didn't hear what he said. As far as everything else you said, I think I'll keep what I can to myself for now ^_^.
To Dark Child-
Regless: Well that's what's in the shadows, I wonder how many people saw that coming? Next chapter should be fun if I get some time to work on it. (Evil work hours stacking up cause of Christmas... DAMN)
To ZeroDaiKunTakatoP88-
Regless: A girl? ACK run in fear everyone!!! {Runs away screaming}
Black: ...Smooth. Alright then Takato, thanks for the review. And as for Yami being sane at the moment, Regless is sane less than 90% of his life so that doesn't really matter. Rukato Forever.
To Anime Fan-
Regless: Thanks for the review. And as for Kawaii-ness being a word, it's a word if I say it's a word. Ha ha ha... uhh er. Anyway, YOU GOT IT. There is a clone of Rika running around. I was kinda wondering if anyone else would pick up on that. I'm not sure if you used that specific word and... uhh... Yeah. Have a nice weekend.
To SerpentTreize-
Regless: Well on the upside there was a great big Rena/Guilmon moment.
Black: I don't think that's gonna cut it buddy.
Regless: Shut up. Uhh yeah. That's what I like about Rukato too, they balance each other out and there both so... what's the word... Not perfect. Thanks for the review {Runs away dodging knives being chucked from the audience}
To R6-
Regless: Thanks for the review Marine Angemon has about as much of a gender as Kenta.
Black: That was cruel.
Regless: Sorry. And as for using Marine Angemon as a muse, I would but I think I'd get tired of writing Pi Pi Pi all that time. And Megidramon is even more violent than Black Terriermon. {Dodges a fireball} see?
To Firehedgehog-
Regless: Arigato (Got tired of thank-you). The color change is something I've been meaning you use for a while. Don't worry about the reviews and... Umm I forgot. Oh yeah, is Yami Hamtaro and evil hamster? If so I might rent him. Does he have to come back in perfect condition?
To Digifan-
Regless: Thanks, The next one is on it's way.
To Lonewalker-
Regless: Normally I'm not very good at writing humor so that was a nice compliment. thanks for the review as always and her is the next chappy.
To Chibi Hunter-
Regless: ...You wouldn't happen to be related to my family wouldya? LOL. Arigato and I think I'm a bit hungry right now... for... CHIBI SAUSAGES.
Black: Leave others peoples muses alone. You already ticked off BT.
Regless: You lucked out chibi, ha ha ha.
To Somnolant World Maker-
Regless: You got a point there, but some peeps liked it. Basically I wanted to show the Tamers trying to get back to a 'norm' of some kind, kinda like a resting period. Well, thanks for the Criticism. I hope this chapter is more to yer liking. And RUKATO FOREVER.
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Regless: Awww no BT today. Oh well