Regless: Howdy! Sorry the last one was so short... but now the second
part, which is extremely long. I'm sure your all worried about Guilmon.
Renamon: YOUR MINE!!! {Lunges at Regless}
Regless: Oh, a new fa- {Gets tackled to the ground}
Renamon: What did you do to Guilmon?!?!
Regless: I thought it was obvious. Now could you get off me I'm not in the mood for this sort of thing now.
Renamon: Why you little... {Strangles Regless}
Rika: Wait, let me help! {Strangles Regless}
Black: ~Sigh~ He reminds me of Kazu only more annoying. Anyway since Regless is either dead or dying, I'll be writing this time. Neither I nor Regless own digimon.
Regless: Little... Help!
Black: ~Sigh~ {Gives Regless a breath mint and walks away with Regless trying to give him the finger} Now where was I? Oh yes, I'll address all reviewers at the end of the story and please enjoy the fic.
** = Thoughts / Telepathy when the Green Hazard flashes
" = Dialogue
{ = Actions
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Perfect Hazard - Chapter 14 - A Friend Indeed
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Sakuyamon climbed to her feet. This digimon in front of her was not even tired and advancing slowly. The fight had been lasting for a while, ChaosGallantmon was obviously winning but Sakuyamon's barriers were slowing him down significantly. The Demon Woman stood up formed another barrier while the larger of the two seem to frown in the darkness
ChaosGallantmon **Just a matter of time, then I'll come for you... Takato**
***The Dark Ocean***
Kuzuhamon stood looking at the cloaked figure in front of her in annoyance. Her hunting game had suddenly gone wrong when the world around morphed to that of the Dark Ocean. In front of her Daemon, The Lord of Darkness, stood leering. She didn't know of him since she was only recently made using the Black Hazard.. Takato was shivering, partly of the intense cold, and partly due to fear. He had seen every episode of the digimon cartoon and backed up a bit on his good leg, hitting the scythe that was still lodged into the ground behind him. He checked to make sure this was real by pinching himself. Sure enough, it hurt.
Kuzuhamon gritted her teeth "What the hell is going on? Why are you here?"
Daemon pointed to Takato "I am here to stop you from killing the weakling over there."
Takato **Does he mean me? I hope he means me!**
Kuzuhamon "You, stop me? That's a laugh. I rip you into pieces little man."
Daemon smirked though noone else could see it. Deleting over confident fools like the young Kuzuhamon was as much fun as slaughtering humans as far as he was concerned.
Daemon "Now, now, my dear. That wasn't very ladylike."
Kuzuhamon "Why you... Reverse Tengu's Rice!"
Daemon stood still and let the attack collide with the air in front of him. It dissipated and Daemon kept his unwary fighting stance with his hands at his sides. Takato was still watching with awe. It was the same barrier he saw in the cartoon. He should have run away, but he was too interested in the fight to think clearly. After all it's not every day your thrown into your favorite cartoon.
Daemon "Boy... Grab the scythe."
Takato looked around "...Uh... Me?"
Daemon "No. The other meat sack."
Takato looked around again **I Guess that was sarcasm.**
Takato walked over the scythe and studied it uncomfortably. A sharp threat from Damien caused him to hurry himself up and yank to the weapon from the ground. It came out suddenly causing him to fall over. He got to his feet and dusted himself off, all the while trying to avoid Daemon's icy glare. He finally looked back at the other two still unsure of himself.
Takato "Umm, what do you want me to do?"
Daemon turned his glare on Kuzuhamon "Help me kill her."
Takato "What? Uhh, why do you need my help? I sure you could-"
Daemon "SHUT UP. The Black Hazard is making her stronger than she should be. So I might need your help, understand?"
Takato nodded dumbly "A-Alright. I can do it, for Guilmon and Rika."
Kuzuhamon stepped forward spinning her staff slowly "I don't get it. What possible reason could a freak like you have for helping a whelp like that?"
Daemon just smirked.
***Limbo***
Guilmon looked around as best he could. He was so tired he couldn't even move. After he had deleted himself to get Renamon to go to Rika, he ended up in a strange void. Above, in the distance, there was a small light. While below, there was a vast world of fire and chaos. Between the two, where Guilmon was floating, there was only darkness. He had just met another creature that went by the name Grani. Unfortunately, the two were separated when Anubimon came to take them to the after-life and Grani had left trying to escape the Lord of the Underworld's grasp.
Guilmon spoke meekly ~Sigh~ "I wish I knew where I was?"
Beelzemon appeared from the blackness and hovered next to Guilmon "Your in a kinda cross roads for the digimon afterlife. It's ruled by some freak called Anubimon."
Guilmon "Beelzemon...? Ooh, you got wings!"
Beelzemon "Yeah, this is my Blast-Mode. Nice to see ya again Pineapple head, how are things going... Wait, nevermind. What put you here."
Guilmon "Some bad things are happening... A mean thing that looked like Takato attacked me... and Rika's in trouble too."
Beelzemon smirked "Looks like I missed the party, oh well. There's not a lot we can do about it right now so we better move before that Anubimon guy shows up again. I'm stronger and faster than he is... but he's immortal."
Guilmon "Okay. Thanks."
***Behind the Matsuki Bakery***
Henry sat behind he Matsuki Baker, his heart pounded in his lobes. Terriermon was perched on his head and seemed equally exhausted. They had both just ran/flew across the city being chased by Susie and the other Tamers. The Black Hazard had possessed them and tried to possess Henry as well. Fortunately the young boy seemed immune because of his past with the Green Hazard.
Terriermon "I swear 'huff' they're acting weirder and weirder every day."
Henry "For once 'pant pant' I agree with you. But we can't hurt them."
Terriermon "Lemme digivolve and they won't feel a thing."
Henry stood up "Terriermon!"
Terriermon "I know, I know... But what can we do?"
Henry began to analyze the situation "Well... We need someone with more computer expertise than me and equipment to back it up. We can't go back home without risking being caught..."
Terriermon beamed "I know, what about the guys that built the chicken egg!"
Henry looked at his partner puzzled "Egg....... You mean the Arc?"
Terriermon just shrugged "You say potato, I say pototo."
Henry "...That a good idea... I'm impressed."
Terriermon frowned "You don't have to act so surprised ya know!"
Henry had already started towards the Hypnos building. "Whatever, let's go!"
***The Dark Ocean***
Takato was leering at Kuzuhamon through his goggles. He looked almost as formidable as Daemon with the scythe clutched in his hands and held behind his back. Kuzuhamon looked back at him long enough for Daemon to send out his attack 'Evil Inferno'. She dodge and Takato advanced. She was still focused on Daemon so she didn't notice the boy behind her had a clear shot. Takato was about to let his skill be known... when he tripped over the blade with his bad leg and fell into Kuzuhamon's chest, face first.
Kuzuhamon blinked... Then started to blush "PERVERT!"
The Dark Priestess pushed Takato off of her and prepared her attack, 'Reverse Tengu's Rice' when Daemon moved to block it. Takato ran around the Dark Lord and swung the scythe again, the weight alone almost sent the boy sailing. Kuzuhamon didn't have to move to dodge, but the image of Takato tripping around his own weapon was making it exceedingly harder for her to concentrate. Takato tried again and this time the blade got caught in his shorts. He yanked on the handle and all at once of was free of pride, dignity, and an expensive pair of long shorts.
Kuzuhamon took one look at Takato, turned completely red, and stood dumbfounded. Daemon cashed in on her lack of concentration and grabbed her arms from behind. The fight was over. Kuzuhamon struggled as a green light came up from Kuzuhamon's heart as if on command by Daemon. The evil digimon looked at it for a moment then let it float into Takato who stood in awe. The symbols that covered the young boys body flashed green for a moment, then subsided.
***Level Gained***
Influence: 4
Merge: 5
Digivolve: 5
Hazard: 1
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Takato "What was that?"
Daemon "The Green Hazard. Her partner must have the rest." **And one of the two that I need**
Daemon "We've won. Boy, finish her."
Takato's eyes widened "What? Why?"
Daemon "If you let her go she'll just come after you again."
Kuzuhamon snorted "Yeah right. After this pathetic fight, I doubt I'll ever even see the light of day if I go back to Zhuqiaomon."
Takato "..."
Daemon growled "She's lying..."
Takato "...Even if she is... I can't just delete her in cold blood."
Daemon "Fine, then allow me."
Daemon tightened his grip and began to crush the other Mega. Takato stood still at first. He was having trouble trying to figure out if he should let Daemon delete his enemy or not. Then Kuzuhamon let out an ear piercing scream and Takato decided he couldn't watch this anymore. His Hazard Sign flashed red as he ran up, clutching the scythe in one hand and delivered a blow strong enough to cut deep into Daemon's arm; his movements didn't falter once and Daemon got a good look as to why... He made a mental note of the Red Hazard becoming active, even for a moment. Kuzuhamon broke free and flew away while Daemon was still glaring at the boy in front of him.
Daemon "Alright...BOY!!! How do you explain yourself?"
Takato was breathing heavily, it was one motion when he swung the scythe but the fear of striking Daemon had left him feeling drained him of his energy. He summoned his courage and answered Daemon, trying to avoid his piercing glare.
Takato "Even if she is me enemy... I don't want to end up like you, killing people and enjoying it!"
Daemon grabbed Takato by the neck and hoisted him off the ground. Takato could hear a haunting laugh coming from somewhere inside his hood "Heh...heh...heh. Alright then. I am not going to kill you because I still have a use for you... But if you do something like that again... I'm sure you can guess the results."
Takato nodded before he was dropped back onto the ground, landing on his boxers. Daemon turned around to see that his victim had already left his field of vision. Growled about it slightly beneath his breath, but pushed his malice aside.
Daemon "Now then... We need to eliminate the other threats, let's find your Guilmon."
***Hypnos Headquarters***
Henry advanced rapidly on the large towers. Rapidmon's speed and flying ability had enabled him to stay far ahead of his former friends. Their were two guards at the front and Henry was not about to stop for either of them. He didn't have time to play with formalities and asked Rapidmon if he would be so kind as to charge straight through the front door. As you probably guessed Rapidmon didn't need much convincing.
The door was glass and Henry got a few scratches when he and his partner broke through, but nothing more. He was on one the upper floors in minutes trying to locate Yamaki and his team. He hadn't counted on there being so many rooms. It seemed no matter which one he check they all contained, either supplies or desks for some kind of tutoring program.
Henry "We gotta stop wasting time. How many empty rooms can this building have?"
Rapidmon closed another door and looked at his partner "One more it seems. there's nothing in this one either."
Henry sighed and rested his forehead in his hand "We gotta find some sort of map or something. Do you know where we can find one?"
Rapidmon pointed to something behind Henry "I got a better idea. Let's just follow the chick in the weird outfit."
Henry "Rapidmon!"
Henry looked up and turned around to where Rapidmon was pointing. Sure enough, there was a woman in an odd body suit that practically screamed 'FOLLOW ME'
Henry "...Nevermind."
Rapidmon and Henry dashed off in pursuit of the woman "Not even a Thank- you? Sheesh!"
Henry "Fine. Thank you."
Rapidmon "That's better."
A moment later, Henry and Rapidmon burst through a large, locked, double-door and up a flight of stairs into a new room. Inside Yamaki was standing directly in front of the Tamer and his partner. Above there was a dome with two woman seated in some kind and teckno-chairs. Henry recognized one as the one they had followed. Most of the others were scientists with lab-coats but there was also a group of people in 'normal' clothes off to the left doing lord-knows-what with the a large computer terminal. Yamaki took a step forward.
Yamaki surveyed the Digimon and Tamer with his eyes "Next time, just knock!"
Henry "Yamaki right? We've got a serious problem!."
Rapidmon "Henry's friends started acting like... well... Rika."
Yamaki arched a brow
Henry "He means they're trying to kill us."
Yamaki "Hmmm, so that's what the disturbance was. Recently the Black Symbol has been showing up and messing with our files. A project Riley was working on was also completely deleted. Any information you can give us would be appreciated."
Henry took a deep breath and began his explanation of everything he knew, starting with when they first saw the symbol in the digital world. He decided not to include his memories of the original timeline since they would only complicate things in this situation.
***The Dark Ocean***
Takato was walking next to Daemon. He was nervous for obvious reasons and the fact that he had accidentally shredded his own shorts did not help matters any. It hadn't been long since the fight with Kuzuhamon and to be honest, Takato was steadily beginning to feel more comfortable. That is, until Daemon stopped abruptly and looked around.
Daemon "We're here."
Takato looked around "Where, it all looks the same."
Daemon "To you mabey, but there are certain parts of this world that are closer to parts of other worlds."
Takato "...What?"
Daemon **Stupid boy** "This is where I can connect you to the world that Guilmon is in."
Takato "Oh... uh, thanks..."
Daemon stood still as power welled up in his hands "Get ready for quite a show."
Takato "Hey Daemon... Umm, not to sound ungrateful but... Why are you helping me?"
Daemon "Helping you boy? Never thought of it that way. I'm doing this to help myself. Mabey one day I'll tell you how."
Daemon let out a dark chuckle that coursed through Takato's spine. He then raised his hands and the space in front of him seemed to tear open revealing a world of gray with streets and buildings and every other thing you would find in everyday life.
Takato turned back excitedly "Is that home? are they real?"
Daemon nodded "I can open up portals to certain worlds but to me they are but windows. I cannot go through... That is why your are here. You shall retrieve your partner yourself, contact me telepathically when you get back to the real world and I will tell you how.... It's actually quite simple."
Takato shot a glance back towards the portal "...Are you the voice I've been hearing in my head? The one that's been calling me weak and telling me what to do?"
Daemon "...Yes. The simple fact is, I still don't like you or any other. I just want to leave this... pitiful shell of a world. I'm surprised you even survived Megidramon" **Things would be so much simpler if you hadn't.**
Takato dove back into the real world "Thanks buddy!"
The Portal closed leaving Daemon to himself "...Being thanked by a human... Will wonders never cease... No... Wait, perhaps I'm better off not knowing the answer to that just yet."
***Back to Henry***
Yamaki was sitting across from Henry with the rest of the Monster Makers "That's quite a fascinating story Henry. How about the rest of you. Find anyway to combat this 'Hazard'?"
Shibumi spoke up for the others "Well is seems that this symbol is still digital in nature, based on the scans we got from it. We could use the Juggernaut at one percent. It would act as a sort of EMP disrupting the Hazard."
Yamaki "I see, that way it wouldn't effect the digimon either... Why don't we just turn it up as high as it'll go. We don't need digimon in this world."
Terriermon had gone back to his rookie form and made a nervous shout "HEY!"
Henry "Because that might hurt Takato! Plus, you said the Hazard was giving you problems. I can affirm that they would be much worse if you came across a full piece and me and the rest of the Tamers and their digimon weren't around to guard you."
Yamaki began flipping his lighter open and close at a high speed again. "Fine. Just one problem. We'll have go to the roof and turn it on manually since the Hazard cut off out link for the control room."
Shibumi "Actually two problems. The Juggernaut will have a very limited range at that power level. Noone outside the building will be effected... I noticed your father wasn't here Henry.
Henry looked down at his feet "...Yeah. He and Susie were the first to come at me."
Terriermon "I was already running. No Miss Pretty Pants for me tonight!"
Shibumi "And even if we use it while a Tamer is under control and inside the building, it might just come back as soon as they leave."
Yamaki "Basically, this does nothing but buy us some time."
Henry "That's all we need. I'm sure Takato and Rika can take care of the rest."
Yamaki "...Fine. You and me will go to the roof together while the rest of you get back to your jobs."
At that moment Riley burst in through the doors. It looked like she had just ran a marathon based out how she was kneeled over and short of breathe. Yamaki stood up and grabbed her arm, helping her back to her feet.
Yamaki "Well? What is it?"
Riley "The other Tamers... 'huff' ...they're attacking!!!"
***Behind the Nonaka Residence***
Takato stood in as mass red glitter swirled around him. He looked at it confused. It seemed... familiar to him. He was unsure if what had just happened to him was real or a dream, but then remember what Daemon asked him to do once he had made it back to the real world.
Takato closed his eyes and his Hazard Symbol flashed green **Daemon?**
Daemon spoke from some unknown place **Good, your back in your own world.**
Takato **Alright so where's Guilmon?**
Daemon **Floating around you. He was deleted by the same thing that is trying to destroy your beloved 'Rika' now.**
Takato's mind went through a wave of nausea **What? B-But you said I could get him back somehow!**
Daemon **And you can. Hold up your digivice, Boy.**
Takato did as he was told **I wish he'd stop calling me that.**
Daemon **...I'm still here... **
Takato sweatdropped when he realized the data that swirled around him was beginning to converge on his location. His whole body began to glow a brilliant golden color. He didn't know it but in another world, the one ruled by Anubimon... His partner was disappearing. And a small digi-gnome, was hovering a few stories over the small boy's head.
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Beelzemon "Hey, where ya going?"
Guilmon took an upright position from within the void as his body began to fade out "I don't know, I just know Takatomon needs me. I'm going to where he is."
Beelzemon grinned and folded his arms "And I was just beginning to enjoy our time together."
Guilmon "Don't worry, Beelzemon. I'll tell Takatomon about you. He'll be glad to know your alright."
Beelzemon "Thanks Pineapple head. I'll see ya again one day. Till then, lay low and stay away from Rika."
Guilmon's body faded out more. It was all the way to his head now "Can't. Rika and Takatomon always together now." And with that he vanished completely
Beelzemon spoke while a large figure, cloaked in the darkness loomed behind him "...Did he just say... Rika... and Takato? Nah."
??? "You have defied judgement you the last time."
Beelzemon spun around and got ready for another fight "Pfft. Anubimon, wanna bet?"
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Takato opened his eyes slowly after he loaded the data of his partner. He felt dizzy and disoriented, and a few second later he knew why. He was on the back of a dragon... a very large, red, metal dragon. It didn't look a whole lot like Guilmon though. It looked more like some sort of Mecha. He called out to it just to be sure.
Takato "G-Guilmon?" Takato shrunk back after he spoke those words. His voice had an echo and he didn't know why.
Guilmon "Right with you Takatomon!" His voice had an echo also
Takato "I'm not a mon...Correct me if I'm dreaming again, but am I riding on your back?"
Guilmon "Nope that's Grani. He's like a digimon. I met him when I was deleted. I wanted to show him to Beelzemon but we got separated."
Takato "Oookay... Then why is her here and where are you?"
Guilmon "Mmm, I guess his data was floating around the place mine was. And I'm wherever you are."
Takato "That's... great Guilmon. But that doesn't help me figure out where you are."
Guilmon "Umm... Oh I got it. Look at your hand!"
Takato did as he was told and nearly jumped out of his skin when he was his hand was larger than he remembered it, and armored in Silver. "What's going on!?"
Guilmon "We're a digimon, we merged. We're Gallantmon now"
Takato spoke sarcastically "Oh and I thought this would be confusing. Hey how come you know so much about this form already."
Guilmon "I just... do I guess, but we better turn before we hit the big building."
Takato looked ahead to see a large building dead ahead. It was one of the Hypnos Towers it looked like they were having some troubles. Some of the lights in the various rooms were flashing on and off, like they were having electrical troubles. Takato instinctively shifted his weight and turned just in time to avoid the massive spire. Being a part of Guilmon gave him knowledge of how to fight, maneuver, and defend himself. When he sailed past he could've sworn he saw Henry racing up the stairs. He looked pretty panicked like something else was wrong.
Takato "Was it just me or was Henry at Hypnos?"
Guilmon "I didn't get a good look but... Rika's in trouble too. Who should we help first?"
Takato "...Rika... Henry should be able to take care of himself for now. Plus he's got Terriermon with him."
Guilmon "That just makes me more worried."
Takato "...You've got a point there. We should hurry." His Hazard flashed green **Daemon, where's Rika?**
Daemon **She's at your old house... She's weakening, boy.**
Takato **Would you stop calling me that?**
Daemon **No.**
Takato "Alright, Rika's at the Bakery, let's go!"
***Back at Hypnos***
Henry ran up the stairs with Rapidmon after a close encounter with Antylamon. The Black Hazard was giving his companions the ability to digivolve. His troubles were far from over though... The floor in front of him exploded open revealing Kazu and Andromon, both ready for combat. Fortunately Rapidmon was expecting something like this and rammed Andromon to the side while Henry jumped over the hole in the floor. Kazu lunged at him and Henry spun out of the way. Rapidmon knocked Kazu over the edge and into the gaping pit. He didn't have to worry about the boy's safety, not with the Hazard making Kazu roughly as strong as a Greymon.
Kazu landed on his head in the main Digimon Tracking Room and didn't even flinch. He got up and jumped back up the opening without saying a word, it was a good 30 feet above him. Yamaki had his hands full with Kenta in same room Kazu landed in while Riley was doing her best to hold off Jeri. They were so involved in their own fight they didn't even notice a new figure enter the room, dragging Shibumi and another 'Monster Maker' behind him. It was Justimon. Even though Ryo was an exceptional human with an exceptional partner, he had fallen under the Black Hazards control just like everyone else. Alice entered the room with Dobermon at her side. Yamaki and the others were tossed aside like rag dolls before the group resumed their march to Henry's location.
Meanwhile, on the roof, Henry was fiddling with a switchboard that connected the computer mainframe with the device that activated the Juggernaut. He knew this was only half his problem though since if their was noone back downstairs to use the mainframe... it would be useless. All he could do was pray while Rapidmon kept watch.
Rapidmon "Hurry up, Henry."
Henry "Patience is a virtue~"
Rapidmon watched as Antylamon punched a hole through the roof from below and climbed out of it. The other digimon began doing the same. "Not in this case it's not!"
Henry **Come on Henry, you've got to work faster! Everyone is counting on you... Jeri...she's counting on you. If nothing else then just do this for her.**
Henry reached for a cluster of loose wires to connect then when his hand hit something solid and invisible, like a barrier. The wires were the last ones but he couldn't reach them. Looking up, he saw why. Kenta and his Marine Angemon were blocking the switchboard with a barrier. Henry would've had a gasket, but he was too afraid. After all he had fought against... all he had accomplished... and he was going to be stopped... by Kenta. The smaller boy had a dark grin on his face, one that made him look like a force to be reckoned with.
Kenta grunted when he felt a heavy impact from behind. Marine Angemon moved to help his partner from whatever had attacked him but it would not be easy. Kenta had been attacked by another Mega level. Perhaps the last person Henry would expect to see, a dark version of Sakuyamon
Henry "Huh? Thanks! But who are you?"
Kuzuhamon "Kuzuhamon, I'm repaying a favor to your friend Takato now get back to work." **I can't go back to Zhuqiaomon or ChaosGallantmon, they'll delete me on sight for failing... I even got people in different worlds after me now. Stupid Daemon! I can't believe the only one who helped me is the same person I was going to annihilate... Takato.**
Kenta "..."
Henry got back to connecting the wires while sounds of the fight haunted him from behind, but he didn't dare look back. After a couple minutes, he was done, but he still needed someone on the floors below to activate the Juggernaut before it did any good. He turned around and called out for his partner.
Henry "Rapid-"
'WHAP'
Henry was sent flying to the side by... Jeri? He landed on his side and rolled onto his back, looking at his partners and saw that Rapidmon had been taken down by Andromon and Antylamon while Kuzuhamon was also being held down with Marine Angemon hovering over her and Justimon keeping her in some kind of martial arts hold. They were all looking over to see the fight between Henry and Jeri, who was now holding a twisted metal pipe of some sort. Rapidmon de-digivolved while Andromon rested his foot on the bunnies torso.
Terriermon "'ugh' Henry, I realizes she's your girlfriend, but your going to have to fight back."
Henry blushed for a moment. The redness faded when he saw a pipe sailing towards his head. He rolled to the side and flipped to his feet
Henry "Jeri It's me! Henry!"
Jeri turned and started toward Henry slowly again "..."
Henry "Come on, you know me!"
Jeri swung at his head again and he ducked. "..."
Henry stepped back a couple feet "Jeri, I was there when you lost Leomon... you were so sad... I just wanted you to be happy again. I don't want to fight you, ever!"
Jeri swung the pipe upwards. Henry tried to dodge to the right, but the pipe caught his arm and sent a surge of pain though his body. He went down to one knee gripping his arm.
Jeri turned towards where Henry had moved "..." she raised the pipe and swung down for the deathblow to Henry's head
Henry lunged forward from his hunched-over position "NO!!!"
The blue-haired Tamer dove at Jeri and got inside her swing. He wrapped his arms around her to prevent her ability to swing and hit him. Jeri moved the pipe and tried to plunge it through Henry's back but, fortunately, it was to dull. Henry only tightened his grip. Alice, who had been watching the fight with the same hollowness as the others climbed onto Doberman and advanced on Henry. She was stopped by small shock-wave that radiated from the switchboard Henry had just recently been adjusting. She gained a looked puzzled by her location, of course, Henry was glad to see any expression at all.
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Daisy, Riley's partner was bouncing up and down after having turned on the Juggernaut at one percent "And to think, Yamaki called me a coward for hiding at a time like this. I am SOOO getting a raise!"
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Kenta shuddered looking around "Why am I up here? I'm afraid of heights!"
Justimon "I had the weirdest dream... wait... uhh."
Alice was shooting daggers at Justimon with her eyes "Ryo, I thought you liked ME?!"
Justimon looked confused "Huh? I do."
Kuzuhamon "Then get off me"
Suzie looked over as Justimon climbed to his feet and release his grip on Kuzuhamon "Wyo? Your that boy!"
Kazu "You-You're a digimon!!!"
Justimon "You noticed that too, huh?"
Henry "But... how?"
Justimon yawned while Alice rode over to him on Dobermon "I'll tell ya later, I'm tired."
Kazu grinned and looked away from his idol "Fair enough. I think the real story is over there with Henry and Jeri anyway."
Henry "Huh?"
Henry looked back at Jeri and realized he was still holding on to her tightly. He blushed and began to release his grip slowly when Jeri reached around his back and pulled him back in. Henry went as red as a tomato.
Henry "Uhh, Jeri..."
Jeri "Let's... just stay like this a bit longer, okay?"
Henry "Uhh..."
Justimon blocked the view of the others "I think now would be a good time to get back home and give those two some alone time. We can ask about what happened tomorrow at school."
The others sighed and began backwards slowly, making sure not to step on any debris or fall through one of the holes that they didn't remember creating. Suzie was a bit unsure of what to do since she lived with Henry so Kenta offered to take her home. She smiled and thanked the boy while Kazu complained about a headache that seemed to come from nowhere. Kuzuhamon wasn't moving at all however.
Kazu "Jeez. It feels like I feel down a 30 foot hole."
Kuzuhamon "...Everyone get ready, the fight's not over yet."
Everyone turned and followed Kuzuhamon's stare... It seemed to be at nothing at first... Then the shadows started to move and the stars were eclipsed by something bigger. The sun ran over the mountains in the distance and illuminated the figure that hovered in the air. Noone seemed to recognize It at first. Then Justimon and Alice stepped forward while Kuzuhamon retreated a bit. In front of them resided a massive black bird with four wings, red eyes, and it was radiating black light.
Kuzuhamon "Black Zhuqiaomon..."
Black Zhuqiaomon "I have come to finish this for once and for all... " The destructive bird turned his glare on Kuzuhamon "Of course if I had any worthy followers, this would have been done a long time go."
Kuzuhamon growled stepping back again while Justimon and Alice looked at her curiously. "Yeah, well you never mentioned Daemon... When that freak tried to delete me where the hell were you? Takato had to save me you freak!!! I think I'd rather be on his side."
Now everyone was looking at her. The mention of the mystery kid Takato had peeked their interest.
Black Zhuqiaomon "Daemon... Is that fool still trying to escape his prison? What an unexpected turn of events. Thank you for letting me know he still needs to be destroyed, as do you!"
Alice ran over to Henry and Jeri "I have a gift for you, you'll need it to reach Mega and win this fight..."
***Rika's Nightmare***
Rika was backing up into the darkness. The fight had gone on to long and Sakuyamon had lost her Mega form. ChaosGallantmon loaded the spare data, which included Rika's part of the Black Hazard. Renamon was tossed to the side and now their defeat looked imminent... luckily, they seem to have a Guardian Angel. A beam erupted from the darkness and collided with ChaosGallantmon's back. He was stunned, but only temporarily. He turned to see the new source of his frustration while Rika dashed over to her partner who was barely conscious. Behind him, another knight-like digimon stood in all it's glory. A Black Hazard sign on it's chest and silver and red armor everywhere else. Complemented by a long cape that matched the crimson of his armor. (A/N: Grani was to big to get inside the Bakery so he's not in this fight.)
ChaosGallantmon stood still and eyed his ultimate rival "..." **How could he be here? I took Guilmon's life... so how...? Wait, if he has Guilmon he might have Grani, this does not bode well. I'll have to destroy him here to ensure my survival.**
Gallantmon spoke heatedly "You're the one! You're the one cause us so much trouble."
ChaosGallantmon remained calm "...No, that would be the sovereign. And if you must know he's only doing it because YOUR Hazard is controlling him... Much like the way it controls me. The difference is... I am aware of what it is doing, while that idiot Zhuqiaomon can only take things at face value."
Rika helped Renamon to her feet "Who... is that?"
Renamon "That symbol... Guilmon?"
Gallantmon "You bastard. Are you saying this is my fault?"
ChaosGallantmon "...If you want to point fingers, we can trace it back to the digi-gnomes. The simple matter is that it no longer matters who's fault it is. Things are this way now and there's nothing you can do to change it... Unless you feel like using Megidramon again."
Gallantmon "Megi...dra...mon... How do you know... about THAT?"
ChaosGallantmon "You and Zhuqiaomon both give me so little credit. I knew things weren't right the second I was created this world. I looked into it and uncovered many things... By the way, how's Beelzemon doing in Anubimon's world?"
Gallantmon **This guys knows as much as I do, mabey even more. I'll be sure not to underestimate him.**
ChaosGallantmon clenched his hands and a spear formed in one while a shield appeared in the other. "I grow weary of all this idol chit-chat. Let's settle this the old fashioned way."
Gallantmon nodded, then crouched down low will his hands morphed into weapons. His first move was a lunge forward that was easily dodged by ChaosGallantmon. Gallantmon turned and was smashed in the face the ChaosGallantmon's shield before he could raise his own. Takato didn't understand why, but the dark knight seemed to be much faster and stronger than himself. ChaosGallantmon jabbed at the Brave Monster with his other weapon, which was deflected downwards by the Aegis Shield. ChaosGallantmon smirked from somewhere deep inside his armor and lifted his lance upwards, carrying Gallantmon's weight with him and tossed his opponent behind himself. He turned around and got ready to resume the fight.
Rika "We have to do something. That black knight thing is way stronger."
Renamon "I... I'll try to Biomerge again."
Rika nodded "This'll shut that jerk up."
***DIGIMODIFY***
Recharge Activate
Rika "It's not much but I don't have any other cards that can help on me."
Renamon nodded "Alright, then let's go."
***Biomerge***
Rika! Renamon! Biomerge to... Sakuyamon
ChaosGallantmon eyed the figure in front of him as it tried to get up. He held out his shield as power began to swarm around it. "Demon's DISASTER!!!"
A blast of black energy shot out from his shield with so much force it caused the Dark Knight to be pushed back. Gallantmon held up his shield as it was to late to dodge. He braced for the impact and the beam slammed into him hard, causing an explosion of darkness. ChaosGallantmon stood back and surveyed his handy-work. He knew it wasn't over though, his warrior's senses told him his opponent was still alive, but he never expected to see two opponents. Sakuyamon stood between Gallantmon's arms resting her staff at an angle on Gallantmon's shield. The two had been pushed back about 5 meters. A quick analyses explained what had happened; There was no way for either of the to block the attack separately so they combined Sakuyamon's 'Talisman Sphere' barrier with Gallantmon's Aegis shield to defend themselves.
ChaosGallantmon **This could be a problem... Sakuyamon can keep up with me even with the Hazard boosting my speed... And Gallantmon's shield is strong enough to hurt me... I must NOT lose this fight.**
ChaosGallantmon charged ahead and leapt at Gallantmon, who was still getting used to the speed of his dark counterpart. To Sakuyamon, though, he was practically going in slow motion. She ran under him and used her 'Talisman Sphere'. The barrier caught ChaosGallantmon's foot and tripped him up. Takato held out his shield and power began swarming around as the arrows icons engraved on it lit up. The shield started to vibrate. This wasn't just another attack for Takato, this was going to either make or break the battle since he was pouring all of his energy into. If it was blocked or avoided, Gallantmon would not be able to continue the battle due to exhaustion.
The blasted launched out of the shield in much the same way ChaosGallantmon's did, however his spread light throughout the darkness while his opponents attack did the opposite. ChaosGallantmon rolled to his feet and turned from Sakuyamon to face Gallantmon on a dime. He raised his shield and the attack hit hard but ChaosGallantmon was having little trouble holding it off. Sakuyamon raced towards her friend and jumped in between his arms, resting her staff on his shield the way she had done before.
Sakuyamon "We can't lose, Dragon Helix!"
Gallantmon raised his lanced and held it with his shield. "And we won't! Not to him, the sovereign, or anyone else! Lightning Joust"
Sakuyamon **That voice...!**
The new attacks merge with one already being used. The beam became immensely larger and brighter, and poor ChaosGallantmon's form disappeared into the light. When the blast was finished Gallantmon and Sakuyamon found that he left behind a few Souvenirs, the White and Blue Hazards. Rika's part of the Black Hazard was nowhere to be found. He also left behind his shield, in pieces that dissolved rather quickly. Gallantmon and Sakuyamon approached the remnants and loaded them. Sakuyamon took the White Hazard, while Takato took the Blue Hazard and the shield's data.
***Level Gained***
Influence: 4
Merge: 5
Digivolution: 5
Hazard: 2/1
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Sakuyamon turned towards the oversized knight and looked him over, he was almost exactly like his counterpart apart from the color. "Not bad for a Gogglehead."
Gallantmon turned to Sakuyamon, too worried to be amused "Renamon, er Sakuyamon. Do you know where Rika is? I lost sight of her in the fight. I really hope she's not hurt."
Rika smiled from inside Sakuyamon "I might, but I'm more curious has how you reached Mega, Gogglehead."
Gallantmon "...Rika? Is that you?"
Sakuyamon **Damn he figured it out again.** The Mega de-digivolved and looked up at the knight. Rika had a huge smirk on her face, Renamon was looking very concerned.
Renamon stepped forward unable to hide her emotions very well "Guil- mon...?"
Gallantmon de-digivolved as well leaving a dragon and a small boy in it's place. Guilmon spoke first with his usual childish voice and exaggerated waving "Hi Renamon! Why's your face leaking?"
Renamon ran up and tackled the dragon to the ground and embraced him in her grip while Rika looked onward at the two "I thought you were gone forever!"
Guilmon "Nope! just a little while. I wanted to listen to the rest of your stories..." Guilmon looked up and saw Renamon was still doing her best to hold back the tears. "Don't worry Renamon. I wouldn't go away for long. Just a little while because I needed to help Takatomon. You look nicer when your not leaking."
Renamon smiled in spite of herself. "Alright. I'm just glad your back."
Guilmon "Me too. It's gets boring without you and 'reading'."
Rika was happy for Renamon, but did her best to cover it up "Honestly, sometimes they act more like children than Gogglehead."
Takato pounced Rika and wrapped his arms around her as they landed together "I'm so glad your alright."
Rika **Mabey not.**
Rika opened her eyes and looked up at Takato. His face was only a few inches away from hers and he was in tears. Rika was lying under him resting on her arms, she was wearing a surprised expression when she saw the other Tamer's face.
Takato rubbed his eyes with one hand while using the other to hold himself up. His voice came out through sobs "I... I was so worried about you Rika.... And I'm so sorry... I was doing my best to get here as fast as I could but... There was so much in my way. I wasn't sure if I was going to make it... Even after I got here I was just a sitting du-"
Rika clamped Takato's mouth shut with one of her own hands. She was smiling, a rare expression to be seen on her to say the least "What do you mean your sorry? We beat an extremely powerful Mega digimon. You got here a little late but there one thing your attendance in school has shown me, your always late..."
Rika chuckled at her own joke while Takato began to calm down. He was still rubbing his eyes though.
Rika went into a half-smirk "Look, you may think that you just lucked out again but I don't. Your always there to help me and it works both ways, that's why we can't loose Gogglehead, because there's nothing we can't do together."
Takato "...Thanks Rika."
Takato began to climb to his feet, but Renamon had other ideas. She grabbed the hand Takato was using to prop himself up and gave it a hard yank. Guilmon was watching amused and didn't bother to stop her. Takato came crashing down back onto Rika and their faces mashed together. (A/N: Oh yeah, don't you know it.) Takato blindly moved his hand to catch himself but instead his hand met Rika's and held her back while she was about to instinctively punch him. Rika tried to toss the boy off by turning but his weight caused him to stay on. Takato was now frozen in panic, After a couple seconds she stopped struggling as well and they two just stayed like that for a few moments... Until they ran out of breathe. Takato backed off and got up first trying to figure out how that just happened. He was as red as the armor on his Mega form. Rika got up afterwards in much the same condition.
Takato "...Uh, Rika?"
Rika turned around, her expression suddenly became very angry "..."
Takato "...I'm really sorry, it was an accident. But...Umm."
Rika still looked furious and if Takato remembered a certain something he would know why.
Rika "Takato......"
Takato **Hey she used my name.**
Rika "Where... are... your... shorts...?"
Takato looked down to see only a pair of digimon boxers **Oh right, the fight with Kuzuhamon.** "Uhh... Rika! I assure you, there's a totally logical explanation if you'll just..."
Rika "Stupid GOGGLEHEAD!!!" Takato was taken out with one punch to the jaw and the dream finally ended.
Rika woke up with Renamon and Guilmon both smiling at each other. She was still blushing and Takato was out cold with a huge lump on his head, the punch had apparently carried over to the real world. He still didn't have any pants as well. Renamon picked the boy up and cradled him in her arms.
Rika "..."
Renamon ~Sigh~ "You really shouldn't hit him so hard. Anyway, the Matsuki's don't know your staying here so we should head back to your own house now."
Guilmon "But me and Takatomon saw Henry before and he looked like he was in trouble."
Rika "We're exhausted. Henry should be able to take care of himself. If we went now, we'd only be in the way."
Guilmon nodded "I guess your right. With ChaosGallantmon out of the picture everyone should be back to normal so he'll be fine."
Renamon/Rika **Everyone should be back to normal?**
***Back at Hypnos...Again***
Justimon flipped to his feet yet again. The rest of the Tamers' also got up from what was left of the rooftop. The fight against Zhuqiaomon was not going well, sure the Tamers had a stronger group, but nothing they did seemed to damage the Corrupt Sovereign.
Black Zhuqiaomon spoke solemnly "Such... insects."
MegaGargomon "Why won't he drop."
Jeri **I still can't believe that's Henry. He's so cool.**
Kenta "I bet it's because of the Hazard."
Alice "Your correct. If we could strike it, we could win."
Kazu "How can we strike it if we can't even see it."
Kuzuhamon "It's on his back, where the wings start at the base of his neck. But you won't be able to reach it. He's stronger than a normal Sovereign."
Jeri "A normal Sovereign, how many of these are there?"
Alice "Four, most of them are nicer than this so don't worry about that for now."
MegaGargomon "Could we please focus on the problem at hand?"
Kenta "Alright I got an idea. Marine Angemon will make a shield around Andromon and MegaGargomon will give cover fire. Then Andromon will jump on his head and move to his back and hit the symbol. What do you think?"
Black Zhuqiaomon "It would've been better if I wasn't here listening to every word you said."
Kenta "Awe nuts."
Black Zhuqiaomon "Crimson Blaze!!!"
A wall of fire washed over the Tamers and their digimon. Marine Angemon, Kuzuhamon, Justimon, and MegaGargomon took most of the damage and were knocked out. The other Tamers' hadn't felt a thing but they knew the next attack would finish the fight.
Zhuqiaomon "Time to end this! Good bye, Kuzuhamon."
??? "Judecca Prison!"
A bolt of light shot straight down from the sky and pierced through the massive bird's back. The Bird exploded into data and followed the beam towards the ground. The Tamers' that were still awake stood confused at what had just happened. Kuzuhamon woke up in time to see the last of the digimon fade away and looked over the edge to see what was happening to him.
Kuzuhamon **What the? Why is ChaosGallantmon loading the Sovereigns data? How did he even beat the Sovereign anyway.**
ChaosGallantmon used the data he just acquired to reform a shield in his hand"...you failed Kuzuhamon... No matter. Your data is too weak to be of any use to me anyway. I have all that I need." ChaosGallantmon disappeared into the shadows.
Kazu began to walk over to the edge with Andromon at his side "Hey! What happened?"
Kuzuhamon blocked his path and vision "Nothing, it was... " **Come on, think.** "Uh, Sakuyamon. She already ran off."
Andromon **That's odd. My 3D scanner indicates it was not Sakuyamon...** "......"
Kazu stopped and turned back to his friends "Oh is that all? I'll have to thank Renamon next time I see her. Let's all go home."
Kenta was picking up Marine Angemon "No kidding. I'm still afraid of heights."
MegaGargomon de-digivolved and Jeri helped the Tamer to his feet while Terriermon climbed onto her head. "Henry, are you all right?"
Henry "Nothing a good 12 hours of sleep wouldn't cure."
Terriermon "I second that..."
Antylamon de-digivolved to Lopmon "A good nap would be nice..." The little digimon turned towards the rising sun in the distance. It's glow draped the world in it's golden light.
"...To bad it's morning."
******^******
Regless was still lying on the floor with Rika choking him: DAMN... finally done... this one is huge.
Black: No kidding
Renamon: I'm just glad you brought Guilmon back. And since you brought him back in his Mega form I decided I'd let you live.
Regless: That's...nice....Why's Rika...still choking me?
Black: I got a better question, why aren't you out of breathe yet?
Rika made her grip even tighter: It just feels right.
Regless: I am sooo -gak- using... Hamtaro next... chap...
Black: Get off of him will ya. He just need to finish this last part then he's all yours.
Rika let's go of Regless's neck: Fine
Regless: Alright here we go in chronological order.
To Digimon Kid
Regless: I read the board and was a little confused. Demi-Devimon and Gatomon and... well, then entire good bird thing threw me off since I know Bad Bird was suppose to become good, but I never saw that episode. Heck, I don't remember a single full episode at all. Basically I might not be the best person for that partnership fic. Thanks for the review and I hope ya keep reading.
To Adam-Kamiya
Regless: I killed Guilmon cause I wanted to make things seem grim and I wanted Takato to load his data. (I have a feeling I'm going to be saying that a lot). Thanks for your review and... Oh and I have two questions, will the fic include your plot too or just your characters. And do you have any idea for the plot of the partnership?
To Traveler
Regless: Yep, your right / How's that for some massive battles? / and Thank- you. Hope you like this chapter. (It took forever to write to)
Black: Use less words then ya dumbass
Regless:...I hope Hamtaro isn't this mean.
To Sora Potter
Regless: ...Woo Hoo. I'm glad you found the time to review... even it is during the time your suppose to help your sister pick a dress.
Black: If she's anything like my sister she won't agree with you no matter what you say.
Regless: ACK, did you just imply that I was a girl?
Black: No the little one that wants to marry Vin Diesel, remember.
Regless: Oh yeah.
To Anime Fan-
Regless: Yep, and that clone of Rika is still alive. Believe me, you'll see more of her in the next fic. Daemon's gonna be keeping his reasons to himself for a while and as for Guilmon. I brought him back so leave me alone!!! ...Arigato. Rukato Forever!
To R6-
Your not the only one that hasn't spouted flames. I guess everyone knew I was going to bring him back. Besides the fic could've used a bit of drama anyway to help keep it interesting. As for Rika... I tried to lock her out she went after me anyway. She's like... Mustard Stains, you can't get rid of her.
{Rika lunges at Regless and starts choking him some more.}
To Sugah High-
{Regless is still being choked}
Black: Thank for the review. Sorry about the high pace of the last one but then again. {Points to Regless} Nancy Boy over there wrote it so whatever.
To -
Black: me and Regless share an account and write different stories on it even though I'm the official owner. Regless has this story and Viral State while I got Rabbit Games and the sequel... Course with the way Rika's going at him it might just be me again... oh well. Thanks for the review and I know what you mean about the dubbed version. Matt wasn't a bad character but it still blew my mind when Takuya had his voice. See ya.
To D3Fan-
Black: Thanks for the review, I'll relay it Regless if he regains consciousness. I knew he should've ran too... but well, he's an idiot.
To SerpentTreize-
Black: ...Boy Regless is really popular today. Uhh... hey, he's already brought Guilmon back, you can stop choking him now... {SerpentTreize is still choking Regless} ~Sigh~ Whatever. Have fun and thanks for the review
To Chibi Hunter-
Black: {Staring at chibi} ...The fool you are trying to reach is temporarily unavailable, please leave a message and he'll get back to you as soon as... Whatever. Thanks for the review.
To Dark Child-
Black: Daemon? Oh he's just here to be evil and mess stuff up. Glad you like the chapter, see ya.
To Energy A.K.A. Hououmon-
Black: Sup? I think Regless stopped breathing about 5 reviews ago so I don't think he'll be very afraid of you right now. Anyway, at least he brought Guilmon back. Thanks for the review as always and see ya.
To Firehedgehog-
Black: I'll stop by to pick up the evil hamster... I wonder if he's heard of my shotgun. Well anyway, thanks for the review. Hope you like this chapter as well.
To LoneWalker-
{Regless walks up behind Black with Serpent and Rika still choking him} :To you it's nonsense but when I think about it... he's kinda... right.
Black: No kidding everything happened that he said would. Daemon burning stuff, Fire bird being eaten... well... absorbed but, you know... WAIT YOUR ALIVE?
Regless: Duh. Thanks for the review buuuuuddy. ^_^
Black: ...Don't do that.
{Black and Regless walk off arguing with each other, Serpent and Rika are still choking him.}
Renamon: YOUR MINE!!! {Lunges at Regless}
Regless: Oh, a new fa- {Gets tackled to the ground}
Renamon: What did you do to Guilmon?!?!
Regless: I thought it was obvious. Now could you get off me I'm not in the mood for this sort of thing now.
Renamon: Why you little... {Strangles Regless}
Rika: Wait, let me help! {Strangles Regless}
Black: ~Sigh~ He reminds me of Kazu only more annoying. Anyway since Regless is either dead or dying, I'll be writing this time. Neither I nor Regless own digimon.
Regless: Little... Help!
Black: ~Sigh~ {Gives Regless a breath mint and walks away with Regless trying to give him the finger} Now where was I? Oh yes, I'll address all reviewers at the end of the story and please enjoy the fic.
** = Thoughts / Telepathy when the Green Hazard flashes
" = Dialogue
{ = Actions
******^******
Perfect Hazard - Chapter 14 - A Friend Indeed
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Sakuyamon climbed to her feet. This digimon in front of her was not even tired and advancing slowly. The fight had been lasting for a while, ChaosGallantmon was obviously winning but Sakuyamon's barriers were slowing him down significantly. The Demon Woman stood up formed another barrier while the larger of the two seem to frown in the darkness
ChaosGallantmon **Just a matter of time, then I'll come for you... Takato**
***The Dark Ocean***
Kuzuhamon stood looking at the cloaked figure in front of her in annoyance. Her hunting game had suddenly gone wrong when the world around morphed to that of the Dark Ocean. In front of her Daemon, The Lord of Darkness, stood leering. She didn't know of him since she was only recently made using the Black Hazard.. Takato was shivering, partly of the intense cold, and partly due to fear. He had seen every episode of the digimon cartoon and backed up a bit on his good leg, hitting the scythe that was still lodged into the ground behind him. He checked to make sure this was real by pinching himself. Sure enough, it hurt.
Kuzuhamon gritted her teeth "What the hell is going on? Why are you here?"
Daemon pointed to Takato "I am here to stop you from killing the weakling over there."
Takato **Does he mean me? I hope he means me!**
Kuzuhamon "You, stop me? That's a laugh. I rip you into pieces little man."
Daemon smirked though noone else could see it. Deleting over confident fools like the young Kuzuhamon was as much fun as slaughtering humans as far as he was concerned.
Daemon "Now, now, my dear. That wasn't very ladylike."
Kuzuhamon "Why you... Reverse Tengu's Rice!"
Daemon stood still and let the attack collide with the air in front of him. It dissipated and Daemon kept his unwary fighting stance with his hands at his sides. Takato was still watching with awe. It was the same barrier he saw in the cartoon. He should have run away, but he was too interested in the fight to think clearly. After all it's not every day your thrown into your favorite cartoon.
Daemon "Boy... Grab the scythe."
Takato looked around "...Uh... Me?"
Daemon "No. The other meat sack."
Takato looked around again **I Guess that was sarcasm.**
Takato walked over the scythe and studied it uncomfortably. A sharp threat from Damien caused him to hurry himself up and yank to the weapon from the ground. It came out suddenly causing him to fall over. He got to his feet and dusted himself off, all the while trying to avoid Daemon's icy glare. He finally looked back at the other two still unsure of himself.
Takato "Umm, what do you want me to do?"
Daemon turned his glare on Kuzuhamon "Help me kill her."
Takato "What? Uhh, why do you need my help? I sure you could-"
Daemon "SHUT UP. The Black Hazard is making her stronger than she should be. So I might need your help, understand?"
Takato nodded dumbly "A-Alright. I can do it, for Guilmon and Rika."
Kuzuhamon stepped forward spinning her staff slowly "I don't get it. What possible reason could a freak like you have for helping a whelp like that?"
Daemon just smirked.
***Limbo***
Guilmon looked around as best he could. He was so tired he couldn't even move. After he had deleted himself to get Renamon to go to Rika, he ended up in a strange void. Above, in the distance, there was a small light. While below, there was a vast world of fire and chaos. Between the two, where Guilmon was floating, there was only darkness. He had just met another creature that went by the name Grani. Unfortunately, the two were separated when Anubimon came to take them to the after-life and Grani had left trying to escape the Lord of the Underworld's grasp.
Guilmon spoke meekly ~Sigh~ "I wish I knew where I was?"
Beelzemon appeared from the blackness and hovered next to Guilmon "Your in a kinda cross roads for the digimon afterlife. It's ruled by some freak called Anubimon."
Guilmon "Beelzemon...? Ooh, you got wings!"
Beelzemon "Yeah, this is my Blast-Mode. Nice to see ya again Pineapple head, how are things going... Wait, nevermind. What put you here."
Guilmon "Some bad things are happening... A mean thing that looked like Takato attacked me... and Rika's in trouble too."
Beelzemon smirked "Looks like I missed the party, oh well. There's not a lot we can do about it right now so we better move before that Anubimon guy shows up again. I'm stronger and faster than he is... but he's immortal."
Guilmon "Okay. Thanks."
***Behind the Matsuki Bakery***
Henry sat behind he Matsuki Baker, his heart pounded in his lobes. Terriermon was perched on his head and seemed equally exhausted. They had both just ran/flew across the city being chased by Susie and the other Tamers. The Black Hazard had possessed them and tried to possess Henry as well. Fortunately the young boy seemed immune because of his past with the Green Hazard.
Terriermon "I swear 'huff' they're acting weirder and weirder every day."
Henry "For once 'pant pant' I agree with you. But we can't hurt them."
Terriermon "Lemme digivolve and they won't feel a thing."
Henry stood up "Terriermon!"
Terriermon "I know, I know... But what can we do?"
Henry began to analyze the situation "Well... We need someone with more computer expertise than me and equipment to back it up. We can't go back home without risking being caught..."
Terriermon beamed "I know, what about the guys that built the chicken egg!"
Henry looked at his partner puzzled "Egg....... You mean the Arc?"
Terriermon just shrugged "You say potato, I say pototo."
Henry "...That a good idea... I'm impressed."
Terriermon frowned "You don't have to act so surprised ya know!"
Henry had already started towards the Hypnos building. "Whatever, let's go!"
***The Dark Ocean***
Takato was leering at Kuzuhamon through his goggles. He looked almost as formidable as Daemon with the scythe clutched in his hands and held behind his back. Kuzuhamon looked back at him long enough for Daemon to send out his attack 'Evil Inferno'. She dodge and Takato advanced. She was still focused on Daemon so she didn't notice the boy behind her had a clear shot. Takato was about to let his skill be known... when he tripped over the blade with his bad leg and fell into Kuzuhamon's chest, face first.
Kuzuhamon blinked... Then started to blush "PERVERT!"
The Dark Priestess pushed Takato off of her and prepared her attack, 'Reverse Tengu's Rice' when Daemon moved to block it. Takato ran around the Dark Lord and swung the scythe again, the weight alone almost sent the boy sailing. Kuzuhamon didn't have to move to dodge, but the image of Takato tripping around his own weapon was making it exceedingly harder for her to concentrate. Takato tried again and this time the blade got caught in his shorts. He yanked on the handle and all at once of was free of pride, dignity, and an expensive pair of long shorts.
Kuzuhamon took one look at Takato, turned completely red, and stood dumbfounded. Daemon cashed in on her lack of concentration and grabbed her arms from behind. The fight was over. Kuzuhamon struggled as a green light came up from Kuzuhamon's heart as if on command by Daemon. The evil digimon looked at it for a moment then let it float into Takato who stood in awe. The symbols that covered the young boys body flashed green for a moment, then subsided.
***Level Gained***
Influence: 4
Merge: 5
Digivolve: 5
Hazard: 1
***^***
Takato "What was that?"
Daemon "The Green Hazard. Her partner must have the rest." **And one of the two that I need**
Daemon "We've won. Boy, finish her."
Takato's eyes widened "What? Why?"
Daemon "If you let her go she'll just come after you again."
Kuzuhamon snorted "Yeah right. After this pathetic fight, I doubt I'll ever even see the light of day if I go back to Zhuqiaomon."
Takato "..."
Daemon growled "She's lying..."
Takato "...Even if she is... I can't just delete her in cold blood."
Daemon "Fine, then allow me."
Daemon tightened his grip and began to crush the other Mega. Takato stood still at first. He was having trouble trying to figure out if he should let Daemon delete his enemy or not. Then Kuzuhamon let out an ear piercing scream and Takato decided he couldn't watch this anymore. His Hazard Sign flashed red as he ran up, clutching the scythe in one hand and delivered a blow strong enough to cut deep into Daemon's arm; his movements didn't falter once and Daemon got a good look as to why... He made a mental note of the Red Hazard becoming active, even for a moment. Kuzuhamon broke free and flew away while Daemon was still glaring at the boy in front of him.
Daemon "Alright...BOY!!! How do you explain yourself?"
Takato was breathing heavily, it was one motion when he swung the scythe but the fear of striking Daemon had left him feeling drained him of his energy. He summoned his courage and answered Daemon, trying to avoid his piercing glare.
Takato "Even if she is me enemy... I don't want to end up like you, killing people and enjoying it!"
Daemon grabbed Takato by the neck and hoisted him off the ground. Takato could hear a haunting laugh coming from somewhere inside his hood "Heh...heh...heh. Alright then. I am not going to kill you because I still have a use for you... But if you do something like that again... I'm sure you can guess the results."
Takato nodded before he was dropped back onto the ground, landing on his boxers. Daemon turned around to see that his victim had already left his field of vision. Growled about it slightly beneath his breath, but pushed his malice aside.
Daemon "Now then... We need to eliminate the other threats, let's find your Guilmon."
***Hypnos Headquarters***
Henry advanced rapidly on the large towers. Rapidmon's speed and flying ability had enabled him to stay far ahead of his former friends. Their were two guards at the front and Henry was not about to stop for either of them. He didn't have time to play with formalities and asked Rapidmon if he would be so kind as to charge straight through the front door. As you probably guessed Rapidmon didn't need much convincing.
The door was glass and Henry got a few scratches when he and his partner broke through, but nothing more. He was on one the upper floors in minutes trying to locate Yamaki and his team. He hadn't counted on there being so many rooms. It seemed no matter which one he check they all contained, either supplies or desks for some kind of tutoring program.
Henry "We gotta stop wasting time. How many empty rooms can this building have?"
Rapidmon closed another door and looked at his partner "One more it seems. there's nothing in this one either."
Henry sighed and rested his forehead in his hand "We gotta find some sort of map or something. Do you know where we can find one?"
Rapidmon pointed to something behind Henry "I got a better idea. Let's just follow the chick in the weird outfit."
Henry "Rapidmon!"
Henry looked up and turned around to where Rapidmon was pointing. Sure enough, there was a woman in an odd body suit that practically screamed 'FOLLOW ME'
Henry "...Nevermind."
Rapidmon and Henry dashed off in pursuit of the woman "Not even a Thank- you? Sheesh!"
Henry "Fine. Thank you."
Rapidmon "That's better."
A moment later, Henry and Rapidmon burst through a large, locked, double-door and up a flight of stairs into a new room. Inside Yamaki was standing directly in front of the Tamer and his partner. Above there was a dome with two woman seated in some kind and teckno-chairs. Henry recognized one as the one they had followed. Most of the others were scientists with lab-coats but there was also a group of people in 'normal' clothes off to the left doing lord-knows-what with the a large computer terminal. Yamaki took a step forward.
Yamaki surveyed the Digimon and Tamer with his eyes "Next time, just knock!"
Henry "Yamaki right? We've got a serious problem!."
Rapidmon "Henry's friends started acting like... well... Rika."
Yamaki arched a brow
Henry "He means they're trying to kill us."
Yamaki "Hmmm, so that's what the disturbance was. Recently the Black Symbol has been showing up and messing with our files. A project Riley was working on was also completely deleted. Any information you can give us would be appreciated."
Henry took a deep breath and began his explanation of everything he knew, starting with when they first saw the symbol in the digital world. He decided not to include his memories of the original timeline since they would only complicate things in this situation.
***The Dark Ocean***
Takato was walking next to Daemon. He was nervous for obvious reasons and the fact that he had accidentally shredded his own shorts did not help matters any. It hadn't been long since the fight with Kuzuhamon and to be honest, Takato was steadily beginning to feel more comfortable. That is, until Daemon stopped abruptly and looked around.
Daemon "We're here."
Takato looked around "Where, it all looks the same."
Daemon "To you mabey, but there are certain parts of this world that are closer to parts of other worlds."
Takato "...What?"
Daemon **Stupid boy** "This is where I can connect you to the world that Guilmon is in."
Takato "Oh... uh, thanks..."
Daemon stood still as power welled up in his hands "Get ready for quite a show."
Takato "Hey Daemon... Umm, not to sound ungrateful but... Why are you helping me?"
Daemon "Helping you boy? Never thought of it that way. I'm doing this to help myself. Mabey one day I'll tell you how."
Daemon let out a dark chuckle that coursed through Takato's spine. He then raised his hands and the space in front of him seemed to tear open revealing a world of gray with streets and buildings and every other thing you would find in everyday life.
Takato turned back excitedly "Is that home? are they real?"
Daemon nodded "I can open up portals to certain worlds but to me they are but windows. I cannot go through... That is why your are here. You shall retrieve your partner yourself, contact me telepathically when you get back to the real world and I will tell you how.... It's actually quite simple."
Takato shot a glance back towards the portal "...Are you the voice I've been hearing in my head? The one that's been calling me weak and telling me what to do?"
Daemon "...Yes. The simple fact is, I still don't like you or any other. I just want to leave this... pitiful shell of a world. I'm surprised you even survived Megidramon" **Things would be so much simpler if you hadn't.**
Takato dove back into the real world "Thanks buddy!"
The Portal closed leaving Daemon to himself "...Being thanked by a human... Will wonders never cease... No... Wait, perhaps I'm better off not knowing the answer to that just yet."
***Back to Henry***
Yamaki was sitting across from Henry with the rest of the Monster Makers "That's quite a fascinating story Henry. How about the rest of you. Find anyway to combat this 'Hazard'?"
Shibumi spoke up for the others "Well is seems that this symbol is still digital in nature, based on the scans we got from it. We could use the Juggernaut at one percent. It would act as a sort of EMP disrupting the Hazard."
Yamaki "I see, that way it wouldn't effect the digimon either... Why don't we just turn it up as high as it'll go. We don't need digimon in this world."
Terriermon had gone back to his rookie form and made a nervous shout "HEY!"
Henry "Because that might hurt Takato! Plus, you said the Hazard was giving you problems. I can affirm that they would be much worse if you came across a full piece and me and the rest of the Tamers and their digimon weren't around to guard you."
Yamaki began flipping his lighter open and close at a high speed again. "Fine. Just one problem. We'll have go to the roof and turn it on manually since the Hazard cut off out link for the control room."
Shibumi "Actually two problems. The Juggernaut will have a very limited range at that power level. Noone outside the building will be effected... I noticed your father wasn't here Henry.
Henry looked down at his feet "...Yeah. He and Susie were the first to come at me."
Terriermon "I was already running. No Miss Pretty Pants for me tonight!"
Shibumi "And even if we use it while a Tamer is under control and inside the building, it might just come back as soon as they leave."
Yamaki "Basically, this does nothing but buy us some time."
Henry "That's all we need. I'm sure Takato and Rika can take care of the rest."
Yamaki "...Fine. You and me will go to the roof together while the rest of you get back to your jobs."
At that moment Riley burst in through the doors. It looked like she had just ran a marathon based out how she was kneeled over and short of breathe. Yamaki stood up and grabbed her arm, helping her back to her feet.
Yamaki "Well? What is it?"
Riley "The other Tamers... 'huff' ...they're attacking!!!"
***Behind the Nonaka Residence***
Takato stood in as mass red glitter swirled around him. He looked at it confused. It seemed... familiar to him. He was unsure if what had just happened to him was real or a dream, but then remember what Daemon asked him to do once he had made it back to the real world.
Takato closed his eyes and his Hazard Symbol flashed green **Daemon?**
Daemon spoke from some unknown place **Good, your back in your own world.**
Takato **Alright so where's Guilmon?**
Daemon **Floating around you. He was deleted by the same thing that is trying to destroy your beloved 'Rika' now.**
Takato's mind went through a wave of nausea **What? B-But you said I could get him back somehow!**
Daemon **And you can. Hold up your digivice, Boy.**
Takato did as he was told **I wish he'd stop calling me that.**
Daemon **...I'm still here... **
Takato sweatdropped when he realized the data that swirled around him was beginning to converge on his location. His whole body began to glow a brilliant golden color. He didn't know it but in another world, the one ruled by Anubimon... His partner was disappearing. And a small digi-gnome, was hovering a few stories over the small boy's head.
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Beelzemon "Hey, where ya going?"
Guilmon took an upright position from within the void as his body began to fade out "I don't know, I just know Takatomon needs me. I'm going to where he is."
Beelzemon grinned and folded his arms "And I was just beginning to enjoy our time together."
Guilmon "Don't worry, Beelzemon. I'll tell Takatomon about you. He'll be glad to know your alright."
Beelzemon "Thanks Pineapple head. I'll see ya again one day. Till then, lay low and stay away from Rika."
Guilmon's body faded out more. It was all the way to his head now "Can't. Rika and Takatomon always together now." And with that he vanished completely
Beelzemon spoke while a large figure, cloaked in the darkness loomed behind him "...Did he just say... Rika... and Takato? Nah."
??? "You have defied judgement you the last time."
Beelzemon spun around and got ready for another fight "Pfft. Anubimon, wanna bet?"
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Takato opened his eyes slowly after he loaded the data of his partner. He felt dizzy and disoriented, and a few second later he knew why. He was on the back of a dragon... a very large, red, metal dragon. It didn't look a whole lot like Guilmon though. It looked more like some sort of Mecha. He called out to it just to be sure.
Takato "G-Guilmon?" Takato shrunk back after he spoke those words. His voice had an echo and he didn't know why.
Guilmon "Right with you Takatomon!" His voice had an echo also
Takato "I'm not a mon...Correct me if I'm dreaming again, but am I riding on your back?"
Guilmon "Nope that's Grani. He's like a digimon. I met him when I was deleted. I wanted to show him to Beelzemon but we got separated."
Takato "Oookay... Then why is her here and where are you?"
Guilmon "Mmm, I guess his data was floating around the place mine was. And I'm wherever you are."
Takato "That's... great Guilmon. But that doesn't help me figure out where you are."
Guilmon "Umm... Oh I got it. Look at your hand!"
Takato did as he was told and nearly jumped out of his skin when he was his hand was larger than he remembered it, and armored in Silver. "What's going on!?"
Guilmon "We're a digimon, we merged. We're Gallantmon now"
Takato spoke sarcastically "Oh and I thought this would be confusing. Hey how come you know so much about this form already."
Guilmon "I just... do I guess, but we better turn before we hit the big building."
Takato looked ahead to see a large building dead ahead. It was one of the Hypnos Towers it looked like they were having some troubles. Some of the lights in the various rooms were flashing on and off, like they were having electrical troubles. Takato instinctively shifted his weight and turned just in time to avoid the massive spire. Being a part of Guilmon gave him knowledge of how to fight, maneuver, and defend himself. When he sailed past he could've sworn he saw Henry racing up the stairs. He looked pretty panicked like something else was wrong.
Takato "Was it just me or was Henry at Hypnos?"
Guilmon "I didn't get a good look but... Rika's in trouble too. Who should we help first?"
Takato "...Rika... Henry should be able to take care of himself for now. Plus he's got Terriermon with him."
Guilmon "That just makes me more worried."
Takato "...You've got a point there. We should hurry." His Hazard flashed green **Daemon, where's Rika?**
Daemon **She's at your old house... She's weakening, boy.**
Takato **Would you stop calling me that?**
Daemon **No.**
Takato "Alright, Rika's at the Bakery, let's go!"
***Back at Hypnos***
Henry ran up the stairs with Rapidmon after a close encounter with Antylamon. The Black Hazard was giving his companions the ability to digivolve. His troubles were far from over though... The floor in front of him exploded open revealing Kazu and Andromon, both ready for combat. Fortunately Rapidmon was expecting something like this and rammed Andromon to the side while Henry jumped over the hole in the floor. Kazu lunged at him and Henry spun out of the way. Rapidmon knocked Kazu over the edge and into the gaping pit. He didn't have to worry about the boy's safety, not with the Hazard making Kazu roughly as strong as a Greymon.
Kazu landed on his head in the main Digimon Tracking Room and didn't even flinch. He got up and jumped back up the opening without saying a word, it was a good 30 feet above him. Yamaki had his hands full with Kenta in same room Kazu landed in while Riley was doing her best to hold off Jeri. They were so involved in their own fight they didn't even notice a new figure enter the room, dragging Shibumi and another 'Monster Maker' behind him. It was Justimon. Even though Ryo was an exceptional human with an exceptional partner, he had fallen under the Black Hazards control just like everyone else. Alice entered the room with Dobermon at her side. Yamaki and the others were tossed aside like rag dolls before the group resumed their march to Henry's location.
Meanwhile, on the roof, Henry was fiddling with a switchboard that connected the computer mainframe with the device that activated the Juggernaut. He knew this was only half his problem though since if their was noone back downstairs to use the mainframe... it would be useless. All he could do was pray while Rapidmon kept watch.
Rapidmon "Hurry up, Henry."
Henry "Patience is a virtue~"
Rapidmon watched as Antylamon punched a hole through the roof from below and climbed out of it. The other digimon began doing the same. "Not in this case it's not!"
Henry **Come on Henry, you've got to work faster! Everyone is counting on you... Jeri...she's counting on you. If nothing else then just do this for her.**
Henry reached for a cluster of loose wires to connect then when his hand hit something solid and invisible, like a barrier. The wires were the last ones but he couldn't reach them. Looking up, he saw why. Kenta and his Marine Angemon were blocking the switchboard with a barrier. Henry would've had a gasket, but he was too afraid. After all he had fought against... all he had accomplished... and he was going to be stopped... by Kenta. The smaller boy had a dark grin on his face, one that made him look like a force to be reckoned with.
Kenta grunted when he felt a heavy impact from behind. Marine Angemon moved to help his partner from whatever had attacked him but it would not be easy. Kenta had been attacked by another Mega level. Perhaps the last person Henry would expect to see, a dark version of Sakuyamon
Henry "Huh? Thanks! But who are you?"
Kuzuhamon "Kuzuhamon, I'm repaying a favor to your friend Takato now get back to work." **I can't go back to Zhuqiaomon or ChaosGallantmon, they'll delete me on sight for failing... I even got people in different worlds after me now. Stupid Daemon! I can't believe the only one who helped me is the same person I was going to annihilate... Takato.**
Kenta "..."
Henry got back to connecting the wires while sounds of the fight haunted him from behind, but he didn't dare look back. After a couple minutes, he was done, but he still needed someone on the floors below to activate the Juggernaut before it did any good. He turned around and called out for his partner.
Henry "Rapid-"
'WHAP'
Henry was sent flying to the side by... Jeri? He landed on his side and rolled onto his back, looking at his partners and saw that Rapidmon had been taken down by Andromon and Antylamon while Kuzuhamon was also being held down with Marine Angemon hovering over her and Justimon keeping her in some kind of martial arts hold. They were all looking over to see the fight between Henry and Jeri, who was now holding a twisted metal pipe of some sort. Rapidmon de-digivolved while Andromon rested his foot on the bunnies torso.
Terriermon "'ugh' Henry, I realizes she's your girlfriend, but your going to have to fight back."
Henry blushed for a moment. The redness faded when he saw a pipe sailing towards his head. He rolled to the side and flipped to his feet
Henry "Jeri It's me! Henry!"
Jeri turned and started toward Henry slowly again "..."
Henry "Come on, you know me!"
Jeri swung at his head again and he ducked. "..."
Henry stepped back a couple feet "Jeri, I was there when you lost Leomon... you were so sad... I just wanted you to be happy again. I don't want to fight you, ever!"
Jeri swung the pipe upwards. Henry tried to dodge to the right, but the pipe caught his arm and sent a surge of pain though his body. He went down to one knee gripping his arm.
Jeri turned towards where Henry had moved "..." she raised the pipe and swung down for the deathblow to Henry's head
Henry lunged forward from his hunched-over position "NO!!!"
The blue-haired Tamer dove at Jeri and got inside her swing. He wrapped his arms around her to prevent her ability to swing and hit him. Jeri moved the pipe and tried to plunge it through Henry's back but, fortunately, it was to dull. Henry only tightened his grip. Alice, who had been watching the fight with the same hollowness as the others climbed onto Doberman and advanced on Henry. She was stopped by small shock-wave that radiated from the switchboard Henry had just recently been adjusting. She gained a looked puzzled by her location, of course, Henry was glad to see any expression at all.
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Daisy, Riley's partner was bouncing up and down after having turned on the Juggernaut at one percent "And to think, Yamaki called me a coward for hiding at a time like this. I am SOOO getting a raise!"
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Kenta shuddered looking around "Why am I up here? I'm afraid of heights!"
Justimon "I had the weirdest dream... wait... uhh."
Alice was shooting daggers at Justimon with her eyes "Ryo, I thought you liked ME?!"
Justimon looked confused "Huh? I do."
Kuzuhamon "Then get off me"
Suzie looked over as Justimon climbed to his feet and release his grip on Kuzuhamon "Wyo? Your that boy!"
Kazu "You-You're a digimon!!!"
Justimon "You noticed that too, huh?"
Henry "But... how?"
Justimon yawned while Alice rode over to him on Dobermon "I'll tell ya later, I'm tired."
Kazu grinned and looked away from his idol "Fair enough. I think the real story is over there with Henry and Jeri anyway."
Henry "Huh?"
Henry looked back at Jeri and realized he was still holding on to her tightly. He blushed and began to release his grip slowly when Jeri reached around his back and pulled him back in. Henry went as red as a tomato.
Henry "Uhh, Jeri..."
Jeri "Let's... just stay like this a bit longer, okay?"
Henry "Uhh..."
Justimon blocked the view of the others "I think now would be a good time to get back home and give those two some alone time. We can ask about what happened tomorrow at school."
The others sighed and began backwards slowly, making sure not to step on any debris or fall through one of the holes that they didn't remember creating. Suzie was a bit unsure of what to do since she lived with Henry so Kenta offered to take her home. She smiled and thanked the boy while Kazu complained about a headache that seemed to come from nowhere. Kuzuhamon wasn't moving at all however.
Kazu "Jeez. It feels like I feel down a 30 foot hole."
Kuzuhamon "...Everyone get ready, the fight's not over yet."
Everyone turned and followed Kuzuhamon's stare... It seemed to be at nothing at first... Then the shadows started to move and the stars were eclipsed by something bigger. The sun ran over the mountains in the distance and illuminated the figure that hovered in the air. Noone seemed to recognize It at first. Then Justimon and Alice stepped forward while Kuzuhamon retreated a bit. In front of them resided a massive black bird with four wings, red eyes, and it was radiating black light.
Kuzuhamon "Black Zhuqiaomon..."
Black Zhuqiaomon "I have come to finish this for once and for all... " The destructive bird turned his glare on Kuzuhamon "Of course if I had any worthy followers, this would have been done a long time go."
Kuzuhamon growled stepping back again while Justimon and Alice looked at her curiously. "Yeah, well you never mentioned Daemon... When that freak tried to delete me where the hell were you? Takato had to save me you freak!!! I think I'd rather be on his side."
Now everyone was looking at her. The mention of the mystery kid Takato had peeked their interest.
Black Zhuqiaomon "Daemon... Is that fool still trying to escape his prison? What an unexpected turn of events. Thank you for letting me know he still needs to be destroyed, as do you!"
Alice ran over to Henry and Jeri "I have a gift for you, you'll need it to reach Mega and win this fight..."
***Rika's Nightmare***
Rika was backing up into the darkness. The fight had gone on to long and Sakuyamon had lost her Mega form. ChaosGallantmon loaded the spare data, which included Rika's part of the Black Hazard. Renamon was tossed to the side and now their defeat looked imminent... luckily, they seem to have a Guardian Angel. A beam erupted from the darkness and collided with ChaosGallantmon's back. He was stunned, but only temporarily. He turned to see the new source of his frustration while Rika dashed over to her partner who was barely conscious. Behind him, another knight-like digimon stood in all it's glory. A Black Hazard sign on it's chest and silver and red armor everywhere else. Complemented by a long cape that matched the crimson of his armor. (A/N: Grani was to big to get inside the Bakery so he's not in this fight.)
ChaosGallantmon stood still and eyed his ultimate rival "..." **How could he be here? I took Guilmon's life... so how...? Wait, if he has Guilmon he might have Grani, this does not bode well. I'll have to destroy him here to ensure my survival.**
Gallantmon spoke heatedly "You're the one! You're the one cause us so much trouble."
ChaosGallantmon remained calm "...No, that would be the sovereign. And if you must know he's only doing it because YOUR Hazard is controlling him... Much like the way it controls me. The difference is... I am aware of what it is doing, while that idiot Zhuqiaomon can only take things at face value."
Rika helped Renamon to her feet "Who... is that?"
Renamon "That symbol... Guilmon?"
Gallantmon "You bastard. Are you saying this is my fault?"
ChaosGallantmon "...If you want to point fingers, we can trace it back to the digi-gnomes. The simple matter is that it no longer matters who's fault it is. Things are this way now and there's nothing you can do to change it... Unless you feel like using Megidramon again."
Gallantmon "Megi...dra...mon... How do you know... about THAT?"
ChaosGallantmon "You and Zhuqiaomon both give me so little credit. I knew things weren't right the second I was created this world. I looked into it and uncovered many things... By the way, how's Beelzemon doing in Anubimon's world?"
Gallantmon **This guys knows as much as I do, mabey even more. I'll be sure not to underestimate him.**
ChaosGallantmon clenched his hands and a spear formed in one while a shield appeared in the other. "I grow weary of all this idol chit-chat. Let's settle this the old fashioned way."
Gallantmon nodded, then crouched down low will his hands morphed into weapons. His first move was a lunge forward that was easily dodged by ChaosGallantmon. Gallantmon turned and was smashed in the face the ChaosGallantmon's shield before he could raise his own. Takato didn't understand why, but the dark knight seemed to be much faster and stronger than himself. ChaosGallantmon jabbed at the Brave Monster with his other weapon, which was deflected downwards by the Aegis Shield. ChaosGallantmon smirked from somewhere deep inside his armor and lifted his lance upwards, carrying Gallantmon's weight with him and tossed his opponent behind himself. He turned around and got ready to resume the fight.
Rika "We have to do something. That black knight thing is way stronger."
Renamon "I... I'll try to Biomerge again."
Rika nodded "This'll shut that jerk up."
***DIGIMODIFY***
Recharge Activate
Rika "It's not much but I don't have any other cards that can help on me."
Renamon nodded "Alright, then let's go."
***Biomerge***
Rika! Renamon! Biomerge to... Sakuyamon
ChaosGallantmon eyed the figure in front of him as it tried to get up. He held out his shield as power began to swarm around it. "Demon's DISASTER!!!"
A blast of black energy shot out from his shield with so much force it caused the Dark Knight to be pushed back. Gallantmon held up his shield as it was to late to dodge. He braced for the impact and the beam slammed into him hard, causing an explosion of darkness. ChaosGallantmon stood back and surveyed his handy-work. He knew it wasn't over though, his warrior's senses told him his opponent was still alive, but he never expected to see two opponents. Sakuyamon stood between Gallantmon's arms resting her staff at an angle on Gallantmon's shield. The two had been pushed back about 5 meters. A quick analyses explained what had happened; There was no way for either of the to block the attack separately so they combined Sakuyamon's 'Talisman Sphere' barrier with Gallantmon's Aegis shield to defend themselves.
ChaosGallantmon **This could be a problem... Sakuyamon can keep up with me even with the Hazard boosting my speed... And Gallantmon's shield is strong enough to hurt me... I must NOT lose this fight.**
ChaosGallantmon charged ahead and leapt at Gallantmon, who was still getting used to the speed of his dark counterpart. To Sakuyamon, though, he was practically going in slow motion. She ran under him and used her 'Talisman Sphere'. The barrier caught ChaosGallantmon's foot and tripped him up. Takato held out his shield and power began swarming around as the arrows icons engraved on it lit up. The shield started to vibrate. This wasn't just another attack for Takato, this was going to either make or break the battle since he was pouring all of his energy into. If it was blocked or avoided, Gallantmon would not be able to continue the battle due to exhaustion.
The blasted launched out of the shield in much the same way ChaosGallantmon's did, however his spread light throughout the darkness while his opponents attack did the opposite. ChaosGallantmon rolled to his feet and turned from Sakuyamon to face Gallantmon on a dime. He raised his shield and the attack hit hard but ChaosGallantmon was having little trouble holding it off. Sakuyamon raced towards her friend and jumped in between his arms, resting her staff on his shield the way she had done before.
Sakuyamon "We can't lose, Dragon Helix!"
Gallantmon raised his lanced and held it with his shield. "And we won't! Not to him, the sovereign, or anyone else! Lightning Joust"
Sakuyamon **That voice...!**
The new attacks merge with one already being used. The beam became immensely larger and brighter, and poor ChaosGallantmon's form disappeared into the light. When the blast was finished Gallantmon and Sakuyamon found that he left behind a few Souvenirs, the White and Blue Hazards. Rika's part of the Black Hazard was nowhere to be found. He also left behind his shield, in pieces that dissolved rather quickly. Gallantmon and Sakuyamon approached the remnants and loaded them. Sakuyamon took the White Hazard, while Takato took the Blue Hazard and the shield's data.
***Level Gained***
Influence: 4
Merge: 5
Digivolution: 5
Hazard: 2/1
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Sakuyamon turned towards the oversized knight and looked him over, he was almost exactly like his counterpart apart from the color. "Not bad for a Gogglehead."
Gallantmon turned to Sakuyamon, too worried to be amused "Renamon, er Sakuyamon. Do you know where Rika is? I lost sight of her in the fight. I really hope she's not hurt."
Rika smiled from inside Sakuyamon "I might, but I'm more curious has how you reached Mega, Gogglehead."
Gallantmon "...Rika? Is that you?"
Sakuyamon **Damn he figured it out again.** The Mega de-digivolved and looked up at the knight. Rika had a huge smirk on her face, Renamon was looking very concerned.
Renamon stepped forward unable to hide her emotions very well "Guil- mon...?"
Gallantmon de-digivolved as well leaving a dragon and a small boy in it's place. Guilmon spoke first with his usual childish voice and exaggerated waving "Hi Renamon! Why's your face leaking?"
Renamon ran up and tackled the dragon to the ground and embraced him in her grip while Rika looked onward at the two "I thought you were gone forever!"
Guilmon "Nope! just a little while. I wanted to listen to the rest of your stories..." Guilmon looked up and saw Renamon was still doing her best to hold back the tears. "Don't worry Renamon. I wouldn't go away for long. Just a little while because I needed to help Takatomon. You look nicer when your not leaking."
Renamon smiled in spite of herself. "Alright. I'm just glad your back."
Guilmon "Me too. It's gets boring without you and 'reading'."
Rika was happy for Renamon, but did her best to cover it up "Honestly, sometimes they act more like children than Gogglehead."
Takato pounced Rika and wrapped his arms around her as they landed together "I'm so glad your alright."
Rika **Mabey not.**
Rika opened her eyes and looked up at Takato. His face was only a few inches away from hers and he was in tears. Rika was lying under him resting on her arms, she was wearing a surprised expression when she saw the other Tamer's face.
Takato rubbed his eyes with one hand while using the other to hold himself up. His voice came out through sobs "I... I was so worried about you Rika.... And I'm so sorry... I was doing my best to get here as fast as I could but... There was so much in my way. I wasn't sure if I was going to make it... Even after I got here I was just a sitting du-"
Rika clamped Takato's mouth shut with one of her own hands. She was smiling, a rare expression to be seen on her to say the least "What do you mean your sorry? We beat an extremely powerful Mega digimon. You got here a little late but there one thing your attendance in school has shown me, your always late..."
Rika chuckled at her own joke while Takato began to calm down. He was still rubbing his eyes though.
Rika went into a half-smirk "Look, you may think that you just lucked out again but I don't. Your always there to help me and it works both ways, that's why we can't loose Gogglehead, because there's nothing we can't do together."
Takato "...Thanks Rika."
Takato began to climb to his feet, but Renamon had other ideas. She grabbed the hand Takato was using to prop himself up and gave it a hard yank. Guilmon was watching amused and didn't bother to stop her. Takato came crashing down back onto Rika and their faces mashed together. (A/N: Oh yeah, don't you know it.) Takato blindly moved his hand to catch himself but instead his hand met Rika's and held her back while she was about to instinctively punch him. Rika tried to toss the boy off by turning but his weight caused him to stay on. Takato was now frozen in panic, After a couple seconds she stopped struggling as well and they two just stayed like that for a few moments... Until they ran out of breathe. Takato backed off and got up first trying to figure out how that just happened. He was as red as the armor on his Mega form. Rika got up afterwards in much the same condition.
Takato "...Uh, Rika?"
Rika turned around, her expression suddenly became very angry "..."
Takato "...I'm really sorry, it was an accident. But...Umm."
Rika still looked furious and if Takato remembered a certain something he would know why.
Rika "Takato......"
Takato **Hey she used my name.**
Rika "Where... are... your... shorts...?"
Takato looked down to see only a pair of digimon boxers **Oh right, the fight with Kuzuhamon.** "Uhh... Rika! I assure you, there's a totally logical explanation if you'll just..."
Rika "Stupid GOGGLEHEAD!!!" Takato was taken out with one punch to the jaw and the dream finally ended.
Rika woke up with Renamon and Guilmon both smiling at each other. She was still blushing and Takato was out cold with a huge lump on his head, the punch had apparently carried over to the real world. He still didn't have any pants as well. Renamon picked the boy up and cradled him in her arms.
Rika "..."
Renamon ~Sigh~ "You really shouldn't hit him so hard. Anyway, the Matsuki's don't know your staying here so we should head back to your own house now."
Guilmon "But me and Takatomon saw Henry before and he looked like he was in trouble."
Rika "We're exhausted. Henry should be able to take care of himself. If we went now, we'd only be in the way."
Guilmon nodded "I guess your right. With ChaosGallantmon out of the picture everyone should be back to normal so he'll be fine."
Renamon/Rika **Everyone should be back to normal?**
***Back at Hypnos...Again***
Justimon flipped to his feet yet again. The rest of the Tamers' also got up from what was left of the rooftop. The fight against Zhuqiaomon was not going well, sure the Tamers had a stronger group, but nothing they did seemed to damage the Corrupt Sovereign.
Black Zhuqiaomon spoke solemnly "Such... insects."
MegaGargomon "Why won't he drop."
Jeri **I still can't believe that's Henry. He's so cool.**
Kenta "I bet it's because of the Hazard."
Alice "Your correct. If we could strike it, we could win."
Kazu "How can we strike it if we can't even see it."
Kuzuhamon "It's on his back, where the wings start at the base of his neck. But you won't be able to reach it. He's stronger than a normal Sovereign."
Jeri "A normal Sovereign, how many of these are there?"
Alice "Four, most of them are nicer than this so don't worry about that for now."
MegaGargomon "Could we please focus on the problem at hand?"
Kenta "Alright I got an idea. Marine Angemon will make a shield around Andromon and MegaGargomon will give cover fire. Then Andromon will jump on his head and move to his back and hit the symbol. What do you think?"
Black Zhuqiaomon "It would've been better if I wasn't here listening to every word you said."
Kenta "Awe nuts."
Black Zhuqiaomon "Crimson Blaze!!!"
A wall of fire washed over the Tamers and their digimon. Marine Angemon, Kuzuhamon, Justimon, and MegaGargomon took most of the damage and were knocked out. The other Tamers' hadn't felt a thing but they knew the next attack would finish the fight.
Zhuqiaomon "Time to end this! Good bye, Kuzuhamon."
??? "Judecca Prison!"
A bolt of light shot straight down from the sky and pierced through the massive bird's back. The Bird exploded into data and followed the beam towards the ground. The Tamers' that were still awake stood confused at what had just happened. Kuzuhamon woke up in time to see the last of the digimon fade away and looked over the edge to see what was happening to him.
Kuzuhamon **What the? Why is ChaosGallantmon loading the Sovereigns data? How did he even beat the Sovereign anyway.**
ChaosGallantmon used the data he just acquired to reform a shield in his hand"...you failed Kuzuhamon... No matter. Your data is too weak to be of any use to me anyway. I have all that I need." ChaosGallantmon disappeared into the shadows.
Kazu began to walk over to the edge with Andromon at his side "Hey! What happened?"
Kuzuhamon blocked his path and vision "Nothing, it was... " **Come on, think.** "Uh, Sakuyamon. She already ran off."
Andromon **That's odd. My 3D scanner indicates it was not Sakuyamon...** "......"
Kazu stopped and turned back to his friends "Oh is that all? I'll have to thank Renamon next time I see her. Let's all go home."
Kenta was picking up Marine Angemon "No kidding. I'm still afraid of heights."
MegaGargomon de-digivolved and Jeri helped the Tamer to his feet while Terriermon climbed onto her head. "Henry, are you all right?"
Henry "Nothing a good 12 hours of sleep wouldn't cure."
Terriermon "I second that..."
Antylamon de-digivolved to Lopmon "A good nap would be nice..." The little digimon turned towards the rising sun in the distance. It's glow draped the world in it's golden light.
"...To bad it's morning."
******^******
Regless was still lying on the floor with Rika choking him: DAMN... finally done... this one is huge.
Black: No kidding
Renamon: I'm just glad you brought Guilmon back. And since you brought him back in his Mega form I decided I'd let you live.
Regless: That's...nice....Why's Rika...still choking me?
Black: I got a better question, why aren't you out of breathe yet?
Rika made her grip even tighter: It just feels right.
Regless: I am sooo -gak- using... Hamtaro next... chap...
Black: Get off of him will ya. He just need to finish this last part then he's all yours.
Rika let's go of Regless's neck: Fine
Regless: Alright here we go in chronological order.
To Digimon Kid
Regless: I read the board and was a little confused. Demi-Devimon and Gatomon and... well, then entire good bird thing threw me off since I know Bad Bird was suppose to become good, but I never saw that episode. Heck, I don't remember a single full episode at all. Basically I might not be the best person for that partnership fic. Thanks for the review and I hope ya keep reading.
To Adam-Kamiya
Regless: I killed Guilmon cause I wanted to make things seem grim and I wanted Takato to load his data. (I have a feeling I'm going to be saying that a lot). Thanks for your review and... Oh and I have two questions, will the fic include your plot too or just your characters. And do you have any idea for the plot of the partnership?
To Traveler
Regless: Yep, your right / How's that for some massive battles? / and Thank- you. Hope you like this chapter. (It took forever to write to)
Black: Use less words then ya dumbass
Regless:...I hope Hamtaro isn't this mean.
To Sora Potter
Regless: ...Woo Hoo. I'm glad you found the time to review... even it is during the time your suppose to help your sister pick a dress.
Black: If she's anything like my sister she won't agree with you no matter what you say.
Regless: ACK, did you just imply that I was a girl?
Black: No the little one that wants to marry Vin Diesel, remember.
Regless: Oh yeah.
To Anime Fan-
Regless: Yep, and that clone of Rika is still alive. Believe me, you'll see more of her in the next fic. Daemon's gonna be keeping his reasons to himself for a while and as for Guilmon. I brought him back so leave me alone!!! ...Arigato. Rukato Forever!
To R6-
Your not the only one that hasn't spouted flames. I guess everyone knew I was going to bring him back. Besides the fic could've used a bit of drama anyway to help keep it interesting. As for Rika... I tried to lock her out she went after me anyway. She's like... Mustard Stains, you can't get rid of her.
{Rika lunges at Regless and starts choking him some more.}
To Sugah High-
{Regless is still being choked}
Black: Thank for the review. Sorry about the high pace of the last one but then again. {Points to Regless} Nancy Boy over there wrote it so whatever.
To -
Black: me and Regless share an account and write different stories on it even though I'm the official owner. Regless has this story and Viral State while I got Rabbit Games and the sequel... Course with the way Rika's going at him it might just be me again... oh well. Thanks for the review and I know what you mean about the dubbed version. Matt wasn't a bad character but it still blew my mind when Takuya had his voice. See ya.
To D3Fan-
Black: Thanks for the review, I'll relay it Regless if he regains consciousness. I knew he should've ran too... but well, he's an idiot.
To SerpentTreize-
Black: ...Boy Regless is really popular today. Uhh... hey, he's already brought Guilmon back, you can stop choking him now... {SerpentTreize is still choking Regless} ~Sigh~ Whatever. Have fun and thanks for the review
To Chibi Hunter-
Black: {Staring at chibi} ...The fool you are trying to reach is temporarily unavailable, please leave a message and he'll get back to you as soon as... Whatever. Thanks for the review.
To Dark Child-
Black: Daemon? Oh he's just here to be evil and mess stuff up. Glad you like the chapter, see ya.
To Energy A.K.A. Hououmon-
Black: Sup? I think Regless stopped breathing about 5 reviews ago so I don't think he'll be very afraid of you right now. Anyway, at least he brought Guilmon back. Thanks for the review as always and see ya.
To Firehedgehog-
Black: I'll stop by to pick up the evil hamster... I wonder if he's heard of my shotgun. Well anyway, thanks for the review. Hope you like this chapter as well.
To LoneWalker-
{Regless walks up behind Black with Serpent and Rika still choking him} :To you it's nonsense but when I think about it... he's kinda... right.
Black: No kidding everything happened that he said would. Daemon burning stuff, Fire bird being eaten... well... absorbed but, you know... WAIT YOUR ALIVE?
Regless: Duh. Thanks for the review buuuuuddy. ^_^
Black: ...Don't do that.
{Black and Regless walk off arguing with each other, Serpent and Rika are still choking him.}