Regless: And I'm still Alive! Woohoo.
Black: Well I'm impressed. By the way, Regless told me he isn't finished messing with Takato's and Rika's relationship yet so this should be interesting.
Regless: Oh hell yeah! Rika gonna have a little competition this time. You'll see what I mean in the first part of this chapter.
Black:...I already know... It's an... interesting idea.
Regless: Yep. So sit back and enjoy the...
{Yami Hamtaro flies at Regless and bites him in the face}
Regless: GET IT OFF!!! GET IT OFF!!!
Black: By the way. None of us own digimon. It's a fan fiction site for crying out loud, you should already know that.
Regless: GET IT OFF!!! GET IT OFF!!!
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Perfect Hazard - Chapter 15 - Rika/Ruki
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'Twas the morning after the morning that Zhuqiaomon had been defeated and silence was everywhere in the city. Some cars went to work but there was no screaming or shouting or honking at one another. Birds chirped but they were hardly a nuisance. Peace seemed to be everywhere at that one moment. There was no conflict anywhere as far as the eye could see. Golden light bathed the world as the danger of school drew ever closer.
Jeri had asked if she could stay over at Henry's and had fallen asleep on the boy's shoulder in the middle of a movie. About ten minutes later he followed her example resting his head on hers. Renamon was also sleeping peacefully with her tail coiled around Guilmon in his hut. It didn't have the fresh air she was used to but it did have cover and warmth... Then again that might just have been Guilmon, who was snoring loud enough to cause small shockwaves through the world. Alice had stayed the night in Ryo's house since she was still having trouble locating her own father (A/N: Ya think she would have seen him at Hypnos but she didn't) and was happy to see the Digimon King in the morning, snoring almost as much as Guilmon
Takato was asleep, much like everyone else. But something seemed to be making him uncomfortable and woke him up. It was a shame too. He was having a dream that Rika was sitting beside him with her hair down and wearing a baggy white sleeveless shirt and khaki shorts, keeping him company. He quickly pushed such unreal thoughts from his head and turned towards the alarm clock that rested on the floor near the futon mats that qualified as his bed. It was 6:00am and Takato was less than amused to say the least. He turned back and stared at the roof for a moment groggily.
Takato "Oooo~What the? I got at least another hour before I have to get up. Mabey I can still have that dream a little longer before I have to really get up."
Takato curled up into a human ball and realized he had next to no blanket on him. Probably the reason he woke up. He twisted a bit looking in every direction with as little movement as possible till he found the fluffy sheet. It was all lumped up behind him.
Takato "Huh? Damn that must be why I woke up. Oh well."
Takato clutched the blanket in one hand and gave a small tug. It didn't move so he decided to increase his efforts. Again, it had no effect. Takato growled at the blanket for a moment. He shouldn't be having this problem at whatever time it was in the morning.
Takato "Must be caught on a loose nail or something. Stupid blanket, come here!"
Takato grabbed the blanket with his other hand and put his foot against the wall for leverage. He gave one mighty pull and the blanket finally gave. But it didn't feel like it was caught on something, it felt like it was weighted down. Takato was too tired to notice. He turned with his pull and ended up facing the other direction covered in warmth. A little to much warmth to be perfectly honest as he could feel something breathing on the back of his neck.
Takato "Guilmon stop it." Takato got no answer and the breathing continued, however.
Takato "Guilmon...?" Nothing could have prepared Takato for what he saw when he slowly turned to see who, or what, was behind him.
***Meanwhile: Rika***
Rika was sleeping on the couch again as had become her routine. She had gotten used to the limited space and the sound of her grandmother cooking breakfast everyday, and could now easily sleep through it all. Today however she was smiling in her sleep, thinking about a different Tamer that sold her her first kiss, despite the circumstances. The dream was going much the same way the event had but this time it was longer. Unfortunately, She was rudely awaked and was still blushing, by someone screaming in the next room.
Takato "WHAT IN THE NAME OF...???"
The person screaming was the same person she was thinking about so it was difficult for her to decide if she should be very angry or just glad. She took one look at the clock and decided to at least threaten the Gogglehead so he wouldn't do it again. She got up, still wearing her usual clothes since she didn't want anything weird to happen if the brown-haired boy got up in the middle of the night for a midnight snack and happened to see her. She walked into the room in a tired manner with her movements wavering and her hair in a mess.
At first she thought she must have still been dreaming based on what she saw in the room...Perhaps nightmare would be a better word for it. Little did she know Takato started to believe the same thing the second Rika entered the room. Takato was in a vice grip by a girl still sleeping right next to him. He was struggling to get away, but the girls grip held firm. The girl had red hair the same as Rika's only hanging down, a baggy white sleeveless shirt and khaki shorts. She could have been Rika's clone if it wasn't for the massive difference in style. Rika pinched herself trying to wake herself up, it didn't work.
Rika "Hey that hurt... Wait... If this isn't a dream then... GOGGLEHEAD! What are you doing?"
By this point the girl had woken up, and sensing the chance to makes things worse for the ever unfortunate Takato, she sat up and stretched out as much as she could.
??? "You were great, Takato!"
Takato/Rika "WHAT?!?!?!"
Takato "It's a lie, Rika! I, I, I, I, I."
'POW'
The mystery girl giggled "He's so cute when he confused or unconscious."
Rika sweatdropped before turning her rage on the new face "What were you doing with MY Gogglehead?"
??? "I thought that was pretty obvious. Why, jealous?"
Rika blushed but managed to keep her cool "..."
??? "The names Kuzuhamon. But that's to long so you can just call me Ruki."
Rika "Kuzuhamon? You attacked us before! What are you doing here?"
Ruki "Well let's see. Daemon wants me deleted, the Sovereigns want me deleted... or they will once they see the symbol on my hand... Zhuqiaomon would've wanted me deleted but he was destroyed by someone else who wants me deleted... So my options of where to go are limited."
Rika spoke through clenched teeth "Your forgot me and Gogglehead want you deleted too."
Ruki "Well I'm sure you do. But actually Takato is the reason I'm still alive." Ruki paused and got that little twinkle in her eye "He bravely fought a Mega Level digimon to save me from certain deletion."
Rika **Oh man, she's obsessed... But why him? I mean, he's always goofing up and messing around and saying stupid things...... She just better keep her grubby hands off of him.**
Mrs. Makino called from the kitchen "Hey you two, dinner's ready."
Ruki "Alright, food!"
Rika "What? NO!!! Your staying in here till I can figure out what to do with you."
Ruki "No way! You better just step aside cause unlike you, I don't need Renamon to be around to use my strength as a Mega."
Ruki went to walk passed Rika but she move to block the other girls path. She wasn't going to be intimidated by anyone no matter who they are. Takato groaned and managed to get to a sitting position despite extreme pain coursing through his entire body.
Rika "I said you not going anywhere yet, and I meant it."
Ruki snarled for a moment then she seemed to glow with happiness "Fine, you go eat your breakfast, and I'll stay here with Takato."
Ruki eyed the confused, brown-haired tamer before grabbing him by the hand and leading him back towards the bed. Takato was too confused by the concussion Rika gave and, and was too scared that Rika might do it again to resist anything at that point. Rika's hand shot out like a bullet and grabs the other girls hair.
Rika "Like hell you will!"
Ruki grabbed the other girls hand with her own "I knew you liked him. And your darn right I will."
That went on for about another five seconds before Ruki finally dropped Takato and went into a full blown cat fight with Rika. Takato watched in awe unable to tear his eyes away from the spectacle in front of him. Ruki was using scratches and bites while Rika preferred punches and headbutts. Either way it was better than any movie Takato had ever seen before in his life.
After a couple more minutes and calls from Mrs. Makino, Takato finally got up looking casually ahead. The two girls were exhausted and on the floor. Takato glance at them both thoughtfully.
Takato "Umm, you want anything while I'm at the dining room?"
Rika "Yeah, could you just bring the food in here, I need to make sure she doesn't follow you."
Ruki "Could you get some for me too?"
Rika glared at Ruki while Takato just nodded and walked out the door towards the sound of Mrs. Makino calling them again.
Mrs. Makino "Finally, what are you two doing in there?"
Takato blushed at how that sounded "Oh nothing much. Can Rika have a second helping?"
Mrs. Makino "But she hasn't finished her first yet."
Takato "Uhh, she's dieting for the school pictures. She thinks she needs to put on more weight."
Rika was sitting by the door with Ruki listening to what was happening **Gogglehead your toast the second you step back in here.**
Ruki **Good one Takato.**
Mrs. Makino sighed as she dished out another plate and handed it to Takato, who took it gratefully and bowed. He balanced the three plates on his arms and started back towards, what was formerly, Rika's bedroom. Mrs. Makino called out to him again.
Mrs. Makino "Now Takato, where are you going?"
Takato "Uhh, Rika's eating in the bedroom today."
Mrs. Makino "Really, what's she doing in there that's so important in there?"
Takato "Uhh, getting in touch with herself." **With punches and kicks.**
Ruki snickered "That's one way of putting it."
Rika growled "Shut up, my grandmother will here you."
Ruki "So, we sound the same, remember."
Rika "Just shut up."
Mrs. Makino "Well it certainly sounds like she's getting In touch with herself... Alright, but please be careful not to make a mess."
Takato replied and bowed his head slightly while the two girls in the room both sweatdropped. Takato got in and set the plates down on the low square table in the middle of room. Usually it was used for digimon cards, but now it would be used for dining. Everyone took one corner of the table and Takato sat between Rika and Ruki hoping to make sure they wouldn't attack each other... Unfortunately he never considered the possibility of Rika wanting to fight even more because her twin was sitting next to Takato. Breakfast went by pretty quickly for Takato. When he was finished he noticed Rika and Ruki were to busy glaring at each other to bother with such trivial matters of food.
Takato "Wow, that was really good. Your grandma's a good cook, Rika!"
Ruki smiled happily "Well if you still hungry you could always have some of mine."
Rika didn't remove her glare **Think before you answer, Gogglehead.**
Takato "Nah. I'm stuffed like a Christmas Roast... Uhh, hey we should get going if we don't want to be late for school."
Rika "Oh right. We're going to be late. Why didn't you say something sooner Gogglehead?"
Takato smiled like he knew something she didn't "You'll see."
Rika "...? Anyway Ruki. you better not try anything while were gone."
Ruki smiled innocently "Wouldn't dream of it."
Takato "Uhh, are you gonna be alright hiding from Mrs. Makino?"
Ruki "No problem. I'm pretty sure I can dodge the fossil till you get back."
Takato gave a discomforted look before going to the door. "That wasn't very nice Ruki. Rika's grandmother is a good person."
Rika got up and followed Takato, a small smile on her face **...Yes...**
Rika followed Takato outside after saying goodbye to her grandmother. Her mother had already left for another day of modeling. As soon as Rika stepped outside she was in awe of what was in front her. A massive, red, mechanical dragon was sitting in her backyard. At first she though she was dreaming again but after recalling the fight with Ruki she knew otherwise.
Rika gaped wide-eyed at the machine in front of her "What is that?"
Takato "It's Grani. It's like a digimon of some sort... I don't really know where he came from but he came back with Guilmon."
Rika "Grani? It has a name?"
Takato "Why wouldn't he? Anyway, we'll be able to get to school much faster if we ride on his back."
Rika still hadn't moved her eyes "It moves too?"
Takato "Uh, he IS alive you know. And yes he flies."
Takato started towards the dragon which opened his eyes at Takato's advancing form. Rika was still dumbfounded and hadn't moved at all. Even when Takato finally managed to get onto the creatures back she still gazed onward until Takato finally snapped her out of her thoughts.
Takato "Hey Rika! Are you coming or not?"
Rika pointed to herself "Uh... me?"
Takato finally began to catch on to Rika's hesitation "Rika? Are you scared?"
Rika scowled at the other Tamer who only smiling in response "Of course not, Gogglehead! Move aside." **Oh crap. I hope this thing doesn't eat me.**
Rika ran over to the dragon and attempted to get on. The sleek surface, however, made it difficult for her to get any footing. She looked up to see Takato stretching his hand out and took it before she slid off completely, and fell back onto the ground. She walked to roughly the center and stood in front of Takato.
Rika "Alright, so how do I make it go."
Grani, having heard Rika's request, fired up the engines and took off suddenly forcing Rika off balance. She fell backwards right into Takato who caught her gently in his arms. He was half expecting something that to happen. He remembered the feeling he got when he rode Grani as Gallantmon. He figured it would be significantly more intense now that he was back to a normal human.
Takato "Easy. You really wouldn't want to fall off right now."
Rika looked down at Takato's arms encircling her and blushed "Uh, err... uhh."
Takato waited for Rika to regain her footing before he let her go. He smiled innocently when Grani went completely sideways and turned a corner. Again, Rika lost her balance and Takato caught her arm before she was 'gone with the wind'. When Grani turned back, Takato was able to help her regain her balance with Rika still blushing. This time, though, he didn't let go of her.
Takato "It'll take a bit of getting used to so I'll, uhh... That is... if you don't mind...I'll just... help you get used to it."
Rika smiled a bit "...Alright. Just, don't get any weird ideas" **I feel... kinda weird.**
Takato positions himself extremely close to Rika and bit to the side and back. He turned to see her smiling at him. He just smiled back.
Takato "Wouldn't dream of it."
Takato and Rika turned back towards where they were heading to find the city a couple miles beneath them. Grani had no idea where Takato's school was so it had taken to the clouds. Down below, Takato could see the thousands of people scrambling in all directions and miniature cars that looks like ants, all engulfed in a golden morning hue. Takato could even have sworn he saw Henry and Jeri walked together towards one of the numerous buildings below.
Rika "Hey Takato... Umm. We should come up here more often. Just cause there aren't so many annoying people, you know."
Takato nodded "Sure." His Hazard sign flashed green. **Take us down there please, Grani.**
***Meanwhile***
Takato and Rika were not the only ones observing the rest of the world... From the shadows of a vacant ally another being sat, propped up against the cold, damp walls. ChaosGallantmon winced in disgust as he saw the dragon in the skies. Since he was an alternate evolution, he knew about the problem posed by Grani. He was well aware that the mechanical beast could unlock Gallantmon's Crimson mode and switch the balance of power. He had been told by a voice in his head... Speaking of that voice.
??? **My... my... Aren't you a sad sight indeed. Quit feeling sorry for yourself you fool.**
ChaosGallantmon **Quiet. I am superior to a Sovereign you little whelp.**
??? **And yet you are afraid... Afraid of a girl.**
ChaosGallantmon **She was stronger the second time... Faster as well. I could feel it...**
??? **I'm not surprised. Different digimon have various effects on each other. Still, that is nothing more than an excuse in the end. Why don't you fight back.**
ChaosGallantmon **How? If I attack head-on those two will defeat me. If I separate them, they will find each other. Evidently, Kuzuhamon has also taken an interest in my nemesis so now I must contend with her... I wonder why she seems to adore him so much now...**
??? **He saved her life despite her attempt to kill him.**
ChaosGallantmon **Saved her... From who?**
??? **Me!**
ChaosGallantmon **Who are you?**
??? **I am the one who brought Grani to this world in the first place. I am the reason Gallantmon was born a mere day or so ago instead of at the fight with Beelzemon. I am also the reason the Hazard has become so... tedious. You may address me as Daemon.**
ChaosGallantmon **You brought Grani here, yet you warn me of it's presence... What are your motives?**
Daemon **That does not matter now. I simply had to stop Zhuqiaomon from obtaining the Hazard. I am done with aiding the boy for now. Now I need your help to destroy him. I have no form so I can only influence others the way I am with you now.**
ChaosGallantmon **My help... How sad that I cannot assist you... whatever you are. The digital world has been totally annihilated by the Chaos. Any Allies or digimon that I could recruit or load to help myself are destroyed.... As I will be, if I return to that wretched place.**
Daemon **Silly little fool... The answer is right in front of you. Now listen closely and you will not lose.**
ChaosGallantmon **Why should I listen to a word you say? You said it yourself, your just playing whichever side suits you.**
Daemon **Because you have no other alternative. Besides I only need two things from the boy. The White and Red Hazards. This world... This entire existence will be yours, spare those two powers.**
ChaosGallantmon **I saw the girl take the White Hazard.**
Daemon **She can be dealt with as well. Now, again, listen to my words...**
***Meanwhile***
The children from Takato's school circled around the massive mecha that rested in courtyard. Takato grabbed something, hopped off of Grani with Rika, and casually walked into school, followed by the gaze of numerous students. Rika turned to see Takato resting his sword on his shoulder.
Rika "Oh, you brought your sword today?"
Takato "Yep. It was stolen by you-know-who a couple nights ago so I don't want to risk losing it again."
Henry, Jeri, Kazu, Kenta, and even the mellow Ms. Asagi was surprised by the entrance of the other two Tamers. Ryo had his usual cool look. To him, a giant robot in the backyard couldn't compete with the fact that Rika and Takato were riding it together.
A few minutes later classes were started and the children piled into their respected rooms and waited for the teacher to call attendance. Takato had to go to the washroom and ended up being late again. But that wasn't the only news he was going to receive today.
Ms. Asagi "Alright class it seems we have two new students today... Takato why do you have a sword in class."
Takato **Damn I was hoping she wouldn't notice.**
Kazu's voice overpower the, would be, argument between Takato and Ms. Asagi. "Again? Man all these people coming in halfway through the school year... I should've done that."
Henry "Normally I'd laugh at that remark but he does have a point, what's with all the late entries?"
Ms. Asagi "Beats me. Someone in the school board must be dragging their a... butt."
Takato "I swear, one of these days she's actually going to say it."
Rika "No kidding. I just hope I'm here when she does. That'll be good."
Two kids entered the room. Takato recognized one and smiled. It was the new girl Ryo was hanging out with recently, Alice, still wearing the black dress Takato saw her in last time. Then he frowned when he saw the second person: Ruki A.K.A. Kuzuhamon.
Ms. Asagi "Alright this is Alice and the one next to her is..."
Ruki "Ruki Makino-Nonaka or vice versa. It's hard to remember the last bit, to long."
Takato and Rika both sweatdropped when Takato's hazard flashed green **Hey Rika... Umm what's she doing here.**
Rika **What the? Is that you Gogglehead?**
Takato **Oh right. I forgot to mention these Hazard give me special powers... kinda like a super hero.**
Rika smiled and got an odd glance from Ruki **Pfft, yeah! Walk-Into-Walls- Man! And anyway don't ask me, Gogglehead. Ask her.**
Ruki "Anyway I'm Rika's twin sister. I usually go to a private school but Rika said she was having so much here, I decided to give this place a whirl."
Takato noticed the other Tamers were all staring at him and Rika as if to ask 'what's going on here?' **Uh Ruki? Umm I thought you were going to stay home.**
Ruki **What the? Is that you Gogglehead?**
Takato sweatdropped **Uh yeah, I'll explain later. Back to the question.**
Ruki **I got bored so I followed you.**
Ms. Asagi "Alright, you may now take any of the empty seats in the classroom. Oh and by the way, there is a dance going to be held in the school gym the following Monday."
Kazu **A dance? Hmm I don't wanna seem like a loser. Mabey I can ask Ruki.**
Ruki **A dance? Mabey I can ask Takato.**
Takato **A dance? Mabey I can ask Rika.**
Rika **A dance? As in... a dress? No one better ask me.**
Alice **A dance? I wonder if Ryo will ask me?**
Ryo **A dance? Cool I'll ask Alice.**
Jeri **A dance? I hope Henry asks me to go with hmm.**
Henry "Hey Jeri. Umm would you like to go the dance with me?"
The class seemed to freeze and turn towards Henry and the blushing Jeri. Takato was laughing inwardly while sat back enjoying the spectacle. Even Ms. Asagi was awaiting the girl's response.
Takato's Hazard flashed green **Umm, Henry. Next time you might want to wait until you have more privacy to ask that.**
Henry **...? Takato?**
Henry blushed when he realized what he had done but was glad when Jeri nodded and held up her sock puppet.
Jeri's Sock-puppet "-Ruff- Jeri says yes"
With that resolved, Alice took the seat to the left of Ryo while Ruki sped over to where Takato was and sat in front of him. Rika was gritting her teeth and didn't even realized it. Ruki just smiled and ignored her, an act which just about caused Rika to lose it then and there. She managed to hold herself back, something that amazed the rest of the class. The class went normally and after a few hours lunch finally came. The class poured out of the room. Takato and Kazu had a friendly match of shoving each other out of the way to be the first out till Ruki shoved Takato forward and caused him to land on his face.
Ruki "You win!"
Kazu "Awe nuts."
Takato got up and began walking to the cafeteria, followed by the numerous other tamers. "I win? Yeah right."
Jeri smiled sweetly at Rika "Rika, why didn't you tell us you had a twin sister?"
Rika "..."
Ruki "She's just embarrassed. Besides, you know how she is."
Rika "... I am sooo, gonna get you later."
Kazu grabbed Kenta by the shoulder and slowed him down a bit "Hey Kenta, Ruki pretty good looking, huh?"
Kenta blushed and looked at his feet "Uhh yeah. Why?"
Kazu "Well I was just thinking: Henry and Jeri, Ryo and Alice... Heck I heard even Renamon and Guilmon were getting together. I was just thinking I would make a good match with Ruki."
Kenta "You forgot Rika and Takato."
Kazu "Rika and Takato? Where do you get these crazy ideas?"
Kenta flushed again with embarrassment "Yeah well. Anyway I think if you wanna have a chance with Ruki you better move quick."
Kazu "Why? "
Kenta pointed forward "Cause she hanging off Takato's arm and it looks like Rika's about to tear her apart."
***Ten Minutes Later***
The Tamers' sat at a table in the cafeteria. Most of them were talking quietly amongst themselves while Kazu was hunched over with a swollen eyes. He made the mistake of getting between Rika and Ruki right when they were about to engage in mortal combat. Takato eventually had to break them up. For some reason neither of them wanted to risk punching the Gogglehead of the group while Kazu would have merely been a casualty of war.
Kenta "Uh guys?"
Takato "What is it?
Kenta "Not to alarm you but... Marine Angemon is gone again."
Henry "Well I was wondering how long before he disappeared again. Let's go find him. Should we use the same groups as the other day?"
Ruki "I take it this happens often."
Ryo "Oh yeah, It's become as natural as breathing for us."
Kazu "Me and Ruki! Me and Ruki!"
Ruki "Do I have to?"
Henry "Well it would be the polite thing to do."
Rika "Mind if I go with Henry this time?"
Takato and Jeri both felt a twinge of jealously while Henry stood still looking as confused as anyone else.
Takato "Uhh, sure I guess."
Ruki "Hey Takato do you want to come with me and Kazu?"
Rika growled and Henry noticed she had clenched her fist. "No he's going with Kenta instead."
Kenta "Uhh okay..."
Jeri "I'll come with you, Kenta."
Now it was Henry's turn to feel jealous. "..."
Alice turned to Ryo with a half smile that made her seem even more creepy than normal "Guess that just leaves me and you."
Ryo smiled "Wouldn't want it any other way."
The group finally split up and began there search. Rika and Henry took the roof and didn't bother to find out where everyone else was heading. Takato, Kenta, and Jeri took the courtyard with the last two groups took the lower floor and café.
***On The Roof***
Henry walked around the roof. there wasn't much place to hide but he still felt he had to look for the Mini-Mega "Find anything?"
Rika "Nope, I'm not looking."
Henry stopped and turned to Rika "Then, what are we doing up here."
Rika "...Your Gogglehead's best friend right?"
Henry "Uhh, yeah. Is there a problem?"
Rika "Yeah. You know my twin sister? She isn't my twin."
Henry answered quickly and calmly "I know"
Rika "You... know?"
Henry stated matter-of-factly "Yeah. I remember the time-line Takato's from."
Rika **Both timelines?** "...Well anyways. That girl is Kuzuhamon. She tried to destroy us about a day or so ago but Gogglehead saved her from something. I just can't figure out why he would do that. To make matters worse, now she's practically hanging off of him."
Henry "It's simple. Takato's nice, you'll probably never meet anyone like him. If he sees someone in trouble then he'll help that person no matter what... Well... Beelzemon was an exception."
Rika "Beelzemon? Are you talking about Megidramon again?"
Henry ".........I shouldn't be talking about that without Takato's permission. The point is Takato just seems to bring out the best in people. This... Kuzu... Ruki is no different."
Rika **Didn't Alice say that?** "Alright. Thanks Brainiac but that still leaves one problem. How do I get rid of Ruki?"
Henry "I'm not really sure how you would go about doing that. Mabey the... dance?"
Rika "Don't even go there. Hey, do you really remember both timelines?"
Henry nodded
Rika let a queer smile cross her face "Do you have any funny stories of things the Gogglehead did?"
Henry "Hundreds..."
***The Courtyard.***
Kenta, Takato, and Jeri were sitting on the steps outside. They had already searched once and found nothing. Then again, Marine Angemon was a Mega-Level digimon so there wasn't a whole lot to worry about. Takato and Jeri both had more important things on their minds.
Takato "I wonder why Rika wanted to be with Henry?"
Jeri "Same here. I hope she isn't thinking about asking him to the dance."
Takato "Oh no, I hadn't even considered that possibility. Now I'm never gonna be able to get to sleep tonight."
Kenta "Ha! I knew you liked Rika. Stupid Kazu doesn't know anything."
Takato blushed "Well still. Hey Kenta, is there anyone you want to ask?"
Kenta "Well there are a couple girls I might like to go with but I doubt they'd be caught dead with me."
Takato "That's what I'm afraid of two."
Kenta "But you and Rika get along so well together."
Takato "Still, she doesn't like things like dresses and dancing, plus I'm not very good at it sooo... I think I might just forget it."
Jeri's Sock-Puppet "-Ruff- Don't give up Takato. You stand more of a chance with her than anyone else I know. -Ruff- And there's gotta be someone somewhere that'll teach you how to dance -Ruff-"
Kenta "The sock has a point there."
Takato "Well... Umm."
Henry came out of the doors and approached Takato from behind "Hey there. Why such a gloomy face."
Kenta "He wants ask Rika to the dance but he's afraid she'll beat him up."
Henry nodded "Yeah that sounds like something she'd do."
Takato "I can't really dance anyway so I was just gonna leave it."
At that moment the announcements came on "Attention students. The remained of your classes today are cancelled due to electricity problems. You can call your parents in the main office. Thank you and have a nice day."
Kenta "Guess we know where Marine Angemon is. I better go get him."
Kenta got up to fetch his partner when Kazu came from behind and blocked his path. "At least wait till I'm out of here first, then you can go get him."
Takato "Yeah if you get him now it might just cause the teachers to start classes again."
Kenta sighed and nodded and soon the entire group had collected at the front of the school. Rika and Takato hopped on Grani while the others waited for their parents to arrive. They were mostly worried about falling of the robot dragon's back. Takato dropped Rika off at home and then went over to Guilmon's hut to drop off some bread for his partner. Guilmon received it happily.
Takato was lying down in the grass using his cased sword a bit like a pillow "You know Guilmon. It's been a while since we hung out like this."
Guilmon was slumped over next to him "Yeah. But it's fun being with Renamon too. Even if she cheats on the games we play."
Takato "Huh, cheats?"
Guilmon "No matter which game were playing all she does is tackle me and hold me down till I say I lose... I lose a lot."
Takato chuckled "I should get a picture. I can just imagine the look on Rika's face if she saw Renamon on top of you like that."
Guilmon tilted his head as best he could and looked confused "??? Anyway. I found something Renamon wanted me to give to you."
Takato "Hmm? What is it?"
Guilmon held out a small 8x10 photo "I found it ripped up at the place where we fought Hazard Caturamon and Renamon got it fixed today."
Takato stood up and stared at the photo in disbelief. Rika was actually wearing a dress... and smiling. Or at least in the picture she was. The young Gogglehead could only imagine what it took to get her into that thing, it was all pink with frills in various places. Takato's face was a deep red within seconds.
Takato **Mabey... I should risk it... after all.** "That's it, I've decided! I'm going to ask Rika to the dance."
Renamon's voice came from somewhere above Takato "Are you sure you want to do that?"
Takato looked up to where he heard Renamon's voice and nodded "I do."
Renamon "Well I'm surprised you have that much courage... But let me ask you, do you have any idea of how to dance?"
Takato smiled "Not in the slightest."
Renamon jumped down from her branch and landed next to the Gogglehead and his partner. "That's what I figured."
Takato "I just need to find a girl with nothing better to do than to teach me how to dance... Hey Renamon......"
Renamon "Don't ask me, I'm a fighter not a... Well I guess that's not completely true." She glanced at Guilmon then back at Takato with a slightly red tint on her face.
Takato "So you'll help me?"
Renamon "I'll do what I can but please don't expect any miracles."
Takato smirked "Heh, no problem. The only miracle will be if Rika actually says 'yes'."
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To DC and BT (To tired to using the long names right now ^_^) -
Regless: Cookies and Bread? Are there any left? No? Damn y'all. Anyway thanks for the review. And Takato couldn't have taken the time because Rika parents were still under control of the Black Hazard and such. And there'll be more of you in my next chap okies? Okies!
Black: ...Right... Anyway he was Gallantmon for a while anyway so I doubt he remembered he even had pants.
To Anime Fan -
Regless: How's that for Kuzuhamon. Heh, I figured if I gave Rika a bit of competition it'd be easier to move the romance side of this along.
SerpentTreize -
Regless: Ha, Lucy's got a girl's name.
Black: Stop teasing the digimon dumbass.
Regless: Oh sorry. It's fun messy with Takato cause he keeps tripping over stuff and manages to get into these weird situations. Yes Alice and Ryo like each other but it's not on the same level as Lee/Juri or anything. It's kinda a background romance thing.
{Walks off cursing the site that told him ChaosGallantmon's weapon was Judecca Prison} Sorry. I might fix it later but since it's a minor mess up, I just might leave it all the same. And for the last comment, sorry but I got to go with the votes and right now Gato/Impmon is cleaning house. ^_^' Thanks for the review as always.
Digimon Kid -
Regless: Hmm I think I'll just leave that fic alone. The two don't mesh very well so I figure it'd just be best to leave it. Thanks for the site though and the... review? (I always wondered what happened after that comet/meteor thing.)
Sora Potter -
Regless: You gotta be the only person I know who can get hammered off of Dr. Pepper.
Black: You the same with Coke, moron.
Regless: The two are entirely different.
Black: .........
To ZeroDiaKunTakatoP88 -
Regless: Thanks for the review. {Beats fanfic's server with a big metal bat.} Better or worse?
To -
Regless: I love you guys with ease names to spell. As for ArcaDeamon (I use the American names) I don't really have any room for new enemies in this fic. Rest assured he'll show up in my other one. It's the same with Milleniumon only at least with him I can at least see his states. (Anyone know where I could find a more in-depth history of these two)
D3Fan -
Regless: {Sees what Renamon and Guilmon are doing behind D3} DOWN IN FRONT. Anyone got a camera?
Black: ...Thanks for the review. Hope to hear from ya again after this chapter.
To Adam Kamiya -
Regless: Sorry I haven't read it yet... Well I read the Char states then I saw the massive blocks of Text beneath it and ran away screaming. I might leave out the Digivolutions past Mega for most of your chars but I'll see what I can think of in terms of plot. Thanks for the review.
To Sugah High -
Regless: Yep, yep, I thought so to. I didn't realize this when I wrote it but apparently when using Sakuyamon. If you discard one Dukemon/Gallantmon card from your hand her attack doubles. Who would've thought.
To Firehedgehog -
Regless: I hear ya! I way to lazy to do... stuff! {gets glomped} ACK!!! I don't swing that way!
Black: It's not a shotgun it's a candy bar.
Yami Hamtaro: Oh...
Black: {Whacks Yami Hamtaro with his candy bar and causes him to pass out} Stupid hamster.
To LoneWalker -
Regless: LOL. Not when he's living with her. He's a dead man walking and it's just a matter of time. Thanks for the review and have a nice week. Or at least, nicer than mine.
To Chibi-Hunter:
Regless: Damn you got more weapon stashes than Black.
Black: Pfft. That's what you think.
Regless: Anyway to answer your question the two Hazards that were left had to be divided between the two somehow and even though it may seem like a fluke Rika got the white one, it'll be important later. Thanks for the Review.
To R6 -
Regless: It was a kiss. And even though it was accidental I thought it was sweet.
Black: You sound like a girl you know.
Regless: Uhh oh yeah. Anyway have fun... pledging? ...and thanks for the Review.
{Rika walks up with R6's crowbar and breaks Regless's legs with it and then starts strangling him}
To Angel of Hazard -
{Regless is still being strangled} Guwahh
Black: Regless says thank-you and that Rika isn't so bad once you run out of air and the hurting stops. As for how he survives it, I think his brain got lodged somewhere in his shoulder or something cause he can really hold his breath.
To Hitomi No Ryu -
{Regless still being choked}: I wrote what? Hmm I did too. Oh well, I wonder why I didn't see that mistake when I reread this thing. Hey Black, you read this thing why didn't you mention it.
Black: Been a while since I saw that episode... How do you talk like that
Regless: Whatever. Thanks for the futon info and the review.
Rika: Stop breathing dammit!
Yami Hamtaro: Suddenly I don't feel very safe.
To Dark Child -
Regless: When it gets to that part it will be one hell of a rumble. Arigato and thanks and all that. And see ya next chap.
Black: Well I'm impressed. By the way, Regless told me he isn't finished messing with Takato's and Rika's relationship yet so this should be interesting.
Regless: Oh hell yeah! Rika gonna have a little competition this time. You'll see what I mean in the first part of this chapter.
Black:...I already know... It's an... interesting idea.
Regless: Yep. So sit back and enjoy the...
{Yami Hamtaro flies at Regless and bites him in the face}
Regless: GET IT OFF!!! GET IT OFF!!!
Black: By the way. None of us own digimon. It's a fan fiction site for crying out loud, you should already know that.
Regless: GET IT OFF!!! GET IT OFF!!!
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Perfect Hazard - Chapter 15 - Rika/Ruki
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'Twas the morning after the morning that Zhuqiaomon had been defeated and silence was everywhere in the city. Some cars went to work but there was no screaming or shouting or honking at one another. Birds chirped but they were hardly a nuisance. Peace seemed to be everywhere at that one moment. There was no conflict anywhere as far as the eye could see. Golden light bathed the world as the danger of school drew ever closer.
Jeri had asked if she could stay over at Henry's and had fallen asleep on the boy's shoulder in the middle of a movie. About ten minutes later he followed her example resting his head on hers. Renamon was also sleeping peacefully with her tail coiled around Guilmon in his hut. It didn't have the fresh air she was used to but it did have cover and warmth... Then again that might just have been Guilmon, who was snoring loud enough to cause small shockwaves through the world. Alice had stayed the night in Ryo's house since she was still having trouble locating her own father (A/N: Ya think she would have seen him at Hypnos but she didn't) and was happy to see the Digimon King in the morning, snoring almost as much as Guilmon
Takato was asleep, much like everyone else. But something seemed to be making him uncomfortable and woke him up. It was a shame too. He was having a dream that Rika was sitting beside him with her hair down and wearing a baggy white sleeveless shirt and khaki shorts, keeping him company. He quickly pushed such unreal thoughts from his head and turned towards the alarm clock that rested on the floor near the futon mats that qualified as his bed. It was 6:00am and Takato was less than amused to say the least. He turned back and stared at the roof for a moment groggily.
Takato "Oooo~What the? I got at least another hour before I have to get up. Mabey I can still have that dream a little longer before I have to really get up."
Takato curled up into a human ball and realized he had next to no blanket on him. Probably the reason he woke up. He twisted a bit looking in every direction with as little movement as possible till he found the fluffy sheet. It was all lumped up behind him.
Takato "Huh? Damn that must be why I woke up. Oh well."
Takato clutched the blanket in one hand and gave a small tug. It didn't move so he decided to increase his efforts. Again, it had no effect. Takato growled at the blanket for a moment. He shouldn't be having this problem at whatever time it was in the morning.
Takato "Must be caught on a loose nail or something. Stupid blanket, come here!"
Takato grabbed the blanket with his other hand and put his foot against the wall for leverage. He gave one mighty pull and the blanket finally gave. But it didn't feel like it was caught on something, it felt like it was weighted down. Takato was too tired to notice. He turned with his pull and ended up facing the other direction covered in warmth. A little to much warmth to be perfectly honest as he could feel something breathing on the back of his neck.
Takato "Guilmon stop it." Takato got no answer and the breathing continued, however.
Takato "Guilmon...?" Nothing could have prepared Takato for what he saw when he slowly turned to see who, or what, was behind him.
***Meanwhile: Rika***
Rika was sleeping on the couch again as had become her routine. She had gotten used to the limited space and the sound of her grandmother cooking breakfast everyday, and could now easily sleep through it all. Today however she was smiling in her sleep, thinking about a different Tamer that sold her her first kiss, despite the circumstances. The dream was going much the same way the event had but this time it was longer. Unfortunately, She was rudely awaked and was still blushing, by someone screaming in the next room.
Takato "WHAT IN THE NAME OF...???"
The person screaming was the same person she was thinking about so it was difficult for her to decide if she should be very angry or just glad. She took one look at the clock and decided to at least threaten the Gogglehead so he wouldn't do it again. She got up, still wearing her usual clothes since she didn't want anything weird to happen if the brown-haired boy got up in the middle of the night for a midnight snack and happened to see her. She walked into the room in a tired manner with her movements wavering and her hair in a mess.
At first she thought she must have still been dreaming based on what she saw in the room...Perhaps nightmare would be a better word for it. Little did she know Takato started to believe the same thing the second Rika entered the room. Takato was in a vice grip by a girl still sleeping right next to him. He was struggling to get away, but the girls grip held firm. The girl had red hair the same as Rika's only hanging down, a baggy white sleeveless shirt and khaki shorts. She could have been Rika's clone if it wasn't for the massive difference in style. Rika pinched herself trying to wake herself up, it didn't work.
Rika "Hey that hurt... Wait... If this isn't a dream then... GOGGLEHEAD! What are you doing?"
By this point the girl had woken up, and sensing the chance to makes things worse for the ever unfortunate Takato, she sat up and stretched out as much as she could.
??? "You were great, Takato!"
Takato/Rika "WHAT?!?!?!"
Takato "It's a lie, Rika! I, I, I, I, I."
'POW'
The mystery girl giggled "He's so cute when he confused or unconscious."
Rika sweatdropped before turning her rage on the new face "What were you doing with MY Gogglehead?"
??? "I thought that was pretty obvious. Why, jealous?"
Rika blushed but managed to keep her cool "..."
??? "The names Kuzuhamon. But that's to long so you can just call me Ruki."
Rika "Kuzuhamon? You attacked us before! What are you doing here?"
Ruki "Well let's see. Daemon wants me deleted, the Sovereigns want me deleted... or they will once they see the symbol on my hand... Zhuqiaomon would've wanted me deleted but he was destroyed by someone else who wants me deleted... So my options of where to go are limited."
Rika spoke through clenched teeth "Your forgot me and Gogglehead want you deleted too."
Ruki "Well I'm sure you do. But actually Takato is the reason I'm still alive." Ruki paused and got that little twinkle in her eye "He bravely fought a Mega Level digimon to save me from certain deletion."
Rika **Oh man, she's obsessed... But why him? I mean, he's always goofing up and messing around and saying stupid things...... She just better keep her grubby hands off of him.**
Mrs. Makino called from the kitchen "Hey you two, dinner's ready."
Ruki "Alright, food!"
Rika "What? NO!!! Your staying in here till I can figure out what to do with you."
Ruki "No way! You better just step aside cause unlike you, I don't need Renamon to be around to use my strength as a Mega."
Ruki went to walk passed Rika but she move to block the other girls path. She wasn't going to be intimidated by anyone no matter who they are. Takato groaned and managed to get to a sitting position despite extreme pain coursing through his entire body.
Rika "I said you not going anywhere yet, and I meant it."
Ruki snarled for a moment then she seemed to glow with happiness "Fine, you go eat your breakfast, and I'll stay here with Takato."
Ruki eyed the confused, brown-haired tamer before grabbing him by the hand and leading him back towards the bed. Takato was too confused by the concussion Rika gave and, and was too scared that Rika might do it again to resist anything at that point. Rika's hand shot out like a bullet and grabs the other girls hair.
Rika "Like hell you will!"
Ruki grabbed the other girls hand with her own "I knew you liked him. And your darn right I will."
That went on for about another five seconds before Ruki finally dropped Takato and went into a full blown cat fight with Rika. Takato watched in awe unable to tear his eyes away from the spectacle in front of him. Ruki was using scratches and bites while Rika preferred punches and headbutts. Either way it was better than any movie Takato had ever seen before in his life.
After a couple more minutes and calls from Mrs. Makino, Takato finally got up looking casually ahead. The two girls were exhausted and on the floor. Takato glance at them both thoughtfully.
Takato "Umm, you want anything while I'm at the dining room?"
Rika "Yeah, could you just bring the food in here, I need to make sure she doesn't follow you."
Ruki "Could you get some for me too?"
Rika glared at Ruki while Takato just nodded and walked out the door towards the sound of Mrs. Makino calling them again.
Mrs. Makino "Finally, what are you two doing in there?"
Takato blushed at how that sounded "Oh nothing much. Can Rika have a second helping?"
Mrs. Makino "But she hasn't finished her first yet."
Takato "Uhh, she's dieting for the school pictures. She thinks she needs to put on more weight."
Rika was sitting by the door with Ruki listening to what was happening **Gogglehead your toast the second you step back in here.**
Ruki **Good one Takato.**
Mrs. Makino sighed as she dished out another plate and handed it to Takato, who took it gratefully and bowed. He balanced the three plates on his arms and started back towards, what was formerly, Rika's bedroom. Mrs. Makino called out to him again.
Mrs. Makino "Now Takato, where are you going?"
Takato "Uhh, Rika's eating in the bedroom today."
Mrs. Makino "Really, what's she doing in there that's so important in there?"
Takato "Uhh, getting in touch with herself." **With punches and kicks.**
Ruki snickered "That's one way of putting it."
Rika growled "Shut up, my grandmother will here you."
Ruki "So, we sound the same, remember."
Rika "Just shut up."
Mrs. Makino "Well it certainly sounds like she's getting In touch with herself... Alright, but please be careful not to make a mess."
Takato replied and bowed his head slightly while the two girls in the room both sweatdropped. Takato got in and set the plates down on the low square table in the middle of room. Usually it was used for digimon cards, but now it would be used for dining. Everyone took one corner of the table and Takato sat between Rika and Ruki hoping to make sure they wouldn't attack each other... Unfortunately he never considered the possibility of Rika wanting to fight even more because her twin was sitting next to Takato. Breakfast went by pretty quickly for Takato. When he was finished he noticed Rika and Ruki were to busy glaring at each other to bother with such trivial matters of food.
Takato "Wow, that was really good. Your grandma's a good cook, Rika!"
Ruki smiled happily "Well if you still hungry you could always have some of mine."
Rika didn't remove her glare **Think before you answer, Gogglehead.**
Takato "Nah. I'm stuffed like a Christmas Roast... Uhh, hey we should get going if we don't want to be late for school."
Rika "Oh right. We're going to be late. Why didn't you say something sooner Gogglehead?"
Takato smiled like he knew something she didn't "You'll see."
Rika "...? Anyway Ruki. you better not try anything while were gone."
Ruki smiled innocently "Wouldn't dream of it."
Takato "Uhh, are you gonna be alright hiding from Mrs. Makino?"
Ruki "No problem. I'm pretty sure I can dodge the fossil till you get back."
Takato gave a discomforted look before going to the door. "That wasn't very nice Ruki. Rika's grandmother is a good person."
Rika got up and followed Takato, a small smile on her face **...Yes...**
Rika followed Takato outside after saying goodbye to her grandmother. Her mother had already left for another day of modeling. As soon as Rika stepped outside she was in awe of what was in front her. A massive, red, mechanical dragon was sitting in her backyard. At first she though she was dreaming again but after recalling the fight with Ruki she knew otherwise.
Rika gaped wide-eyed at the machine in front of her "What is that?"
Takato "It's Grani. It's like a digimon of some sort... I don't really know where he came from but he came back with Guilmon."
Rika "Grani? It has a name?"
Takato "Why wouldn't he? Anyway, we'll be able to get to school much faster if we ride on his back."
Rika still hadn't moved her eyes "It moves too?"
Takato "Uh, he IS alive you know. And yes he flies."
Takato started towards the dragon which opened his eyes at Takato's advancing form. Rika was still dumbfounded and hadn't moved at all. Even when Takato finally managed to get onto the creatures back she still gazed onward until Takato finally snapped her out of her thoughts.
Takato "Hey Rika! Are you coming or not?"
Rika pointed to herself "Uh... me?"
Takato finally began to catch on to Rika's hesitation "Rika? Are you scared?"
Rika scowled at the other Tamer who only smiling in response "Of course not, Gogglehead! Move aside." **Oh crap. I hope this thing doesn't eat me.**
Rika ran over to the dragon and attempted to get on. The sleek surface, however, made it difficult for her to get any footing. She looked up to see Takato stretching his hand out and took it before she slid off completely, and fell back onto the ground. She walked to roughly the center and stood in front of Takato.
Rika "Alright, so how do I make it go."
Grani, having heard Rika's request, fired up the engines and took off suddenly forcing Rika off balance. She fell backwards right into Takato who caught her gently in his arms. He was half expecting something that to happen. He remembered the feeling he got when he rode Grani as Gallantmon. He figured it would be significantly more intense now that he was back to a normal human.
Takato "Easy. You really wouldn't want to fall off right now."
Rika looked down at Takato's arms encircling her and blushed "Uh, err... uhh."
Takato waited for Rika to regain her footing before he let her go. He smiled innocently when Grani went completely sideways and turned a corner. Again, Rika lost her balance and Takato caught her arm before she was 'gone with the wind'. When Grani turned back, Takato was able to help her regain her balance with Rika still blushing. This time, though, he didn't let go of her.
Takato "It'll take a bit of getting used to so I'll, uhh... That is... if you don't mind...I'll just... help you get used to it."
Rika smiled a bit "...Alright. Just, don't get any weird ideas" **I feel... kinda weird.**
Takato positions himself extremely close to Rika and bit to the side and back. He turned to see her smiling at him. He just smiled back.
Takato "Wouldn't dream of it."
Takato and Rika turned back towards where they were heading to find the city a couple miles beneath them. Grani had no idea where Takato's school was so it had taken to the clouds. Down below, Takato could see the thousands of people scrambling in all directions and miniature cars that looks like ants, all engulfed in a golden morning hue. Takato could even have sworn he saw Henry and Jeri walked together towards one of the numerous buildings below.
Rika "Hey Takato... Umm. We should come up here more often. Just cause there aren't so many annoying people, you know."
Takato nodded "Sure." His Hazard sign flashed green. **Take us down there please, Grani.**
***Meanwhile***
Takato and Rika were not the only ones observing the rest of the world... From the shadows of a vacant ally another being sat, propped up against the cold, damp walls. ChaosGallantmon winced in disgust as he saw the dragon in the skies. Since he was an alternate evolution, he knew about the problem posed by Grani. He was well aware that the mechanical beast could unlock Gallantmon's Crimson mode and switch the balance of power. He had been told by a voice in his head... Speaking of that voice.
??? **My... my... Aren't you a sad sight indeed. Quit feeling sorry for yourself you fool.**
ChaosGallantmon **Quiet. I am superior to a Sovereign you little whelp.**
??? **And yet you are afraid... Afraid of a girl.**
ChaosGallantmon **She was stronger the second time... Faster as well. I could feel it...**
??? **I'm not surprised. Different digimon have various effects on each other. Still, that is nothing more than an excuse in the end. Why don't you fight back.**
ChaosGallantmon **How? If I attack head-on those two will defeat me. If I separate them, they will find each other. Evidently, Kuzuhamon has also taken an interest in my nemesis so now I must contend with her... I wonder why she seems to adore him so much now...**
??? **He saved her life despite her attempt to kill him.**
ChaosGallantmon **Saved her... From who?**
??? **Me!**
ChaosGallantmon **Who are you?**
??? **I am the one who brought Grani to this world in the first place. I am the reason Gallantmon was born a mere day or so ago instead of at the fight with Beelzemon. I am also the reason the Hazard has become so... tedious. You may address me as Daemon.**
ChaosGallantmon **You brought Grani here, yet you warn me of it's presence... What are your motives?**
Daemon **That does not matter now. I simply had to stop Zhuqiaomon from obtaining the Hazard. I am done with aiding the boy for now. Now I need your help to destroy him. I have no form so I can only influence others the way I am with you now.**
ChaosGallantmon **My help... How sad that I cannot assist you... whatever you are. The digital world has been totally annihilated by the Chaos. Any Allies or digimon that I could recruit or load to help myself are destroyed.... As I will be, if I return to that wretched place.**
Daemon **Silly little fool... The answer is right in front of you. Now listen closely and you will not lose.**
ChaosGallantmon **Why should I listen to a word you say? You said it yourself, your just playing whichever side suits you.**
Daemon **Because you have no other alternative. Besides I only need two things from the boy. The White and Red Hazards. This world... This entire existence will be yours, spare those two powers.**
ChaosGallantmon **I saw the girl take the White Hazard.**
Daemon **She can be dealt with as well. Now, again, listen to my words...**
***Meanwhile***
The children from Takato's school circled around the massive mecha that rested in courtyard. Takato grabbed something, hopped off of Grani with Rika, and casually walked into school, followed by the gaze of numerous students. Rika turned to see Takato resting his sword on his shoulder.
Rika "Oh, you brought your sword today?"
Takato "Yep. It was stolen by you-know-who a couple nights ago so I don't want to risk losing it again."
Henry, Jeri, Kazu, Kenta, and even the mellow Ms. Asagi was surprised by the entrance of the other two Tamers. Ryo had his usual cool look. To him, a giant robot in the backyard couldn't compete with the fact that Rika and Takato were riding it together.
A few minutes later classes were started and the children piled into their respected rooms and waited for the teacher to call attendance. Takato had to go to the washroom and ended up being late again. But that wasn't the only news he was going to receive today.
Ms. Asagi "Alright class it seems we have two new students today... Takato why do you have a sword in class."
Takato **Damn I was hoping she wouldn't notice.**
Kazu's voice overpower the, would be, argument between Takato and Ms. Asagi. "Again? Man all these people coming in halfway through the school year... I should've done that."
Henry "Normally I'd laugh at that remark but he does have a point, what's with all the late entries?"
Ms. Asagi "Beats me. Someone in the school board must be dragging their a... butt."
Takato "I swear, one of these days she's actually going to say it."
Rika "No kidding. I just hope I'm here when she does. That'll be good."
Two kids entered the room. Takato recognized one and smiled. It was the new girl Ryo was hanging out with recently, Alice, still wearing the black dress Takato saw her in last time. Then he frowned when he saw the second person: Ruki A.K.A. Kuzuhamon.
Ms. Asagi "Alright this is Alice and the one next to her is..."
Ruki "Ruki Makino-Nonaka or vice versa. It's hard to remember the last bit, to long."
Takato and Rika both sweatdropped when Takato's hazard flashed green **Hey Rika... Umm what's she doing here.**
Rika **What the? Is that you Gogglehead?**
Takato **Oh right. I forgot to mention these Hazard give me special powers... kinda like a super hero.**
Rika smiled and got an odd glance from Ruki **Pfft, yeah! Walk-Into-Walls- Man! And anyway don't ask me, Gogglehead. Ask her.**
Ruki "Anyway I'm Rika's twin sister. I usually go to a private school but Rika said she was having so much here, I decided to give this place a whirl."
Takato noticed the other Tamers were all staring at him and Rika as if to ask 'what's going on here?' **Uh Ruki? Umm I thought you were going to stay home.**
Ruki **What the? Is that you Gogglehead?**
Takato sweatdropped **Uh yeah, I'll explain later. Back to the question.**
Ruki **I got bored so I followed you.**
Ms. Asagi "Alright, you may now take any of the empty seats in the classroom. Oh and by the way, there is a dance going to be held in the school gym the following Monday."
Kazu **A dance? Hmm I don't wanna seem like a loser. Mabey I can ask Ruki.**
Ruki **A dance? Mabey I can ask Takato.**
Takato **A dance? Mabey I can ask Rika.**
Rika **A dance? As in... a dress? No one better ask me.**
Alice **A dance? I wonder if Ryo will ask me?**
Ryo **A dance? Cool I'll ask Alice.**
Jeri **A dance? I hope Henry asks me to go with hmm.**
Henry "Hey Jeri. Umm would you like to go the dance with me?"
The class seemed to freeze and turn towards Henry and the blushing Jeri. Takato was laughing inwardly while sat back enjoying the spectacle. Even Ms. Asagi was awaiting the girl's response.
Takato's Hazard flashed green **Umm, Henry. Next time you might want to wait until you have more privacy to ask that.**
Henry **...? Takato?**
Henry blushed when he realized what he had done but was glad when Jeri nodded and held up her sock puppet.
Jeri's Sock-puppet "-Ruff- Jeri says yes"
With that resolved, Alice took the seat to the left of Ryo while Ruki sped over to where Takato was and sat in front of him. Rika was gritting her teeth and didn't even realized it. Ruki just smiled and ignored her, an act which just about caused Rika to lose it then and there. She managed to hold herself back, something that amazed the rest of the class. The class went normally and after a few hours lunch finally came. The class poured out of the room. Takato and Kazu had a friendly match of shoving each other out of the way to be the first out till Ruki shoved Takato forward and caused him to land on his face.
Ruki "You win!"
Kazu "Awe nuts."
Takato got up and began walking to the cafeteria, followed by the numerous other tamers. "I win? Yeah right."
Jeri smiled sweetly at Rika "Rika, why didn't you tell us you had a twin sister?"
Rika "..."
Ruki "She's just embarrassed. Besides, you know how she is."
Rika "... I am sooo, gonna get you later."
Kazu grabbed Kenta by the shoulder and slowed him down a bit "Hey Kenta, Ruki pretty good looking, huh?"
Kenta blushed and looked at his feet "Uhh yeah. Why?"
Kazu "Well I was just thinking: Henry and Jeri, Ryo and Alice... Heck I heard even Renamon and Guilmon were getting together. I was just thinking I would make a good match with Ruki."
Kenta "You forgot Rika and Takato."
Kazu "Rika and Takato? Where do you get these crazy ideas?"
Kenta flushed again with embarrassment "Yeah well. Anyway I think if you wanna have a chance with Ruki you better move quick."
Kazu "Why? "
Kenta pointed forward "Cause she hanging off Takato's arm and it looks like Rika's about to tear her apart."
***Ten Minutes Later***
The Tamers' sat at a table in the cafeteria. Most of them were talking quietly amongst themselves while Kazu was hunched over with a swollen eyes. He made the mistake of getting between Rika and Ruki right when they were about to engage in mortal combat. Takato eventually had to break them up. For some reason neither of them wanted to risk punching the Gogglehead of the group while Kazu would have merely been a casualty of war.
Kenta "Uh guys?"
Takato "What is it?
Kenta "Not to alarm you but... Marine Angemon is gone again."
Henry "Well I was wondering how long before he disappeared again. Let's go find him. Should we use the same groups as the other day?"
Ruki "I take it this happens often."
Ryo "Oh yeah, It's become as natural as breathing for us."
Kazu "Me and Ruki! Me and Ruki!"
Ruki "Do I have to?"
Henry "Well it would be the polite thing to do."
Rika "Mind if I go with Henry this time?"
Takato and Jeri both felt a twinge of jealously while Henry stood still looking as confused as anyone else.
Takato "Uhh, sure I guess."
Ruki "Hey Takato do you want to come with me and Kazu?"
Rika growled and Henry noticed she had clenched her fist. "No he's going with Kenta instead."
Kenta "Uhh okay..."
Jeri "I'll come with you, Kenta."
Now it was Henry's turn to feel jealous. "..."
Alice turned to Ryo with a half smile that made her seem even more creepy than normal "Guess that just leaves me and you."
Ryo smiled "Wouldn't want it any other way."
The group finally split up and began there search. Rika and Henry took the roof and didn't bother to find out where everyone else was heading. Takato, Kenta, and Jeri took the courtyard with the last two groups took the lower floor and café.
***On The Roof***
Henry walked around the roof. there wasn't much place to hide but he still felt he had to look for the Mini-Mega "Find anything?"
Rika "Nope, I'm not looking."
Henry stopped and turned to Rika "Then, what are we doing up here."
Rika "...Your Gogglehead's best friend right?"
Henry "Uhh, yeah. Is there a problem?"
Rika "Yeah. You know my twin sister? She isn't my twin."
Henry answered quickly and calmly "I know"
Rika "You... know?"
Henry stated matter-of-factly "Yeah. I remember the time-line Takato's from."
Rika **Both timelines?** "...Well anyways. That girl is Kuzuhamon. She tried to destroy us about a day or so ago but Gogglehead saved her from something. I just can't figure out why he would do that. To make matters worse, now she's practically hanging off of him."
Henry "It's simple. Takato's nice, you'll probably never meet anyone like him. If he sees someone in trouble then he'll help that person no matter what... Well... Beelzemon was an exception."
Rika "Beelzemon? Are you talking about Megidramon again?"
Henry ".........I shouldn't be talking about that without Takato's permission. The point is Takato just seems to bring out the best in people. This... Kuzu... Ruki is no different."
Rika **Didn't Alice say that?** "Alright. Thanks Brainiac but that still leaves one problem. How do I get rid of Ruki?"
Henry "I'm not really sure how you would go about doing that. Mabey the... dance?"
Rika "Don't even go there. Hey, do you really remember both timelines?"
Henry nodded
Rika let a queer smile cross her face "Do you have any funny stories of things the Gogglehead did?"
Henry "Hundreds..."
***The Courtyard.***
Kenta, Takato, and Jeri were sitting on the steps outside. They had already searched once and found nothing. Then again, Marine Angemon was a Mega-Level digimon so there wasn't a whole lot to worry about. Takato and Jeri both had more important things on their minds.
Takato "I wonder why Rika wanted to be with Henry?"
Jeri "Same here. I hope she isn't thinking about asking him to the dance."
Takato "Oh no, I hadn't even considered that possibility. Now I'm never gonna be able to get to sleep tonight."
Kenta "Ha! I knew you liked Rika. Stupid Kazu doesn't know anything."
Takato blushed "Well still. Hey Kenta, is there anyone you want to ask?"
Kenta "Well there are a couple girls I might like to go with but I doubt they'd be caught dead with me."
Takato "That's what I'm afraid of two."
Kenta "But you and Rika get along so well together."
Takato "Still, she doesn't like things like dresses and dancing, plus I'm not very good at it sooo... I think I might just forget it."
Jeri's Sock-Puppet "-Ruff- Don't give up Takato. You stand more of a chance with her than anyone else I know. -Ruff- And there's gotta be someone somewhere that'll teach you how to dance -Ruff-"
Kenta "The sock has a point there."
Takato "Well... Umm."
Henry came out of the doors and approached Takato from behind "Hey there. Why such a gloomy face."
Kenta "He wants ask Rika to the dance but he's afraid she'll beat him up."
Henry nodded "Yeah that sounds like something she'd do."
Takato "I can't really dance anyway so I was just gonna leave it."
At that moment the announcements came on "Attention students. The remained of your classes today are cancelled due to electricity problems. You can call your parents in the main office. Thank you and have a nice day."
Kenta "Guess we know where Marine Angemon is. I better go get him."
Kenta got up to fetch his partner when Kazu came from behind and blocked his path. "At least wait till I'm out of here first, then you can go get him."
Takato "Yeah if you get him now it might just cause the teachers to start classes again."
Kenta sighed and nodded and soon the entire group had collected at the front of the school. Rika and Takato hopped on Grani while the others waited for their parents to arrive. They were mostly worried about falling of the robot dragon's back. Takato dropped Rika off at home and then went over to Guilmon's hut to drop off some bread for his partner. Guilmon received it happily.
Takato was lying down in the grass using his cased sword a bit like a pillow "You know Guilmon. It's been a while since we hung out like this."
Guilmon was slumped over next to him "Yeah. But it's fun being with Renamon too. Even if she cheats on the games we play."
Takato "Huh, cheats?"
Guilmon "No matter which game were playing all she does is tackle me and hold me down till I say I lose... I lose a lot."
Takato chuckled "I should get a picture. I can just imagine the look on Rika's face if she saw Renamon on top of you like that."
Guilmon tilted his head as best he could and looked confused "??? Anyway. I found something Renamon wanted me to give to you."
Takato "Hmm? What is it?"
Guilmon held out a small 8x10 photo "I found it ripped up at the place where we fought Hazard Caturamon and Renamon got it fixed today."
Takato stood up and stared at the photo in disbelief. Rika was actually wearing a dress... and smiling. Or at least in the picture she was. The young Gogglehead could only imagine what it took to get her into that thing, it was all pink with frills in various places. Takato's face was a deep red within seconds.
Takato **Mabey... I should risk it... after all.** "That's it, I've decided! I'm going to ask Rika to the dance."
Renamon's voice came from somewhere above Takato "Are you sure you want to do that?"
Takato looked up to where he heard Renamon's voice and nodded "I do."
Renamon "Well I'm surprised you have that much courage... But let me ask you, do you have any idea of how to dance?"
Takato smiled "Not in the slightest."
Renamon jumped down from her branch and landed next to the Gogglehead and his partner. "That's what I figured."
Takato "I just need to find a girl with nothing better to do than to teach me how to dance... Hey Renamon......"
Renamon "Don't ask me, I'm a fighter not a... Well I guess that's not completely true." She glanced at Guilmon then back at Takato with a slightly red tint on her face.
Takato "So you'll help me?"
Renamon "I'll do what I can but please don't expect any miracles."
Takato smirked "Heh, no problem. The only miracle will be if Rika actually says 'yes'."
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To DC and BT (To tired to using the long names right now ^_^) -
Regless: Cookies and Bread? Are there any left? No? Damn y'all. Anyway thanks for the review. And Takato couldn't have taken the time because Rika parents were still under control of the Black Hazard and such. And there'll be more of you in my next chap okies? Okies!
Black: ...Right... Anyway he was Gallantmon for a while anyway so I doubt he remembered he even had pants.
To Anime Fan -
Regless: How's that for Kuzuhamon. Heh, I figured if I gave Rika a bit of competition it'd be easier to move the romance side of this along.
SerpentTreize -
Regless: Ha, Lucy's got a girl's name.
Black: Stop teasing the digimon dumbass.
Regless: Oh sorry. It's fun messy with Takato cause he keeps tripping over stuff and manages to get into these weird situations. Yes Alice and Ryo like each other but it's not on the same level as Lee/Juri or anything. It's kinda a background romance thing.
{Walks off cursing the site that told him ChaosGallantmon's weapon was Judecca Prison} Sorry. I might fix it later but since it's a minor mess up, I just might leave it all the same. And for the last comment, sorry but I got to go with the votes and right now Gato/Impmon is cleaning house. ^_^' Thanks for the review as always.
Digimon Kid -
Regless: Hmm I think I'll just leave that fic alone. The two don't mesh very well so I figure it'd just be best to leave it. Thanks for the site though and the... review? (I always wondered what happened after that comet/meteor thing.)
Sora Potter -
Regless: You gotta be the only person I know who can get hammered off of Dr. Pepper.
Black: You the same with Coke, moron.
Regless: The two are entirely different.
Black: .........
To ZeroDiaKunTakatoP88 -
Regless: Thanks for the review. {Beats fanfic's server with a big metal bat.} Better or worse?
To -
Regless: I love you guys with ease names to spell. As for ArcaDeamon (I use the American names) I don't really have any room for new enemies in this fic. Rest assured he'll show up in my other one. It's the same with Milleniumon only at least with him I can at least see his states. (Anyone know where I could find a more in-depth history of these two)
D3Fan -
Regless: {Sees what Renamon and Guilmon are doing behind D3} DOWN IN FRONT. Anyone got a camera?
Black: ...Thanks for the review. Hope to hear from ya again after this chapter.
To Adam Kamiya -
Regless: Sorry I haven't read it yet... Well I read the Char states then I saw the massive blocks of Text beneath it and ran away screaming. I might leave out the Digivolutions past Mega for most of your chars but I'll see what I can think of in terms of plot. Thanks for the review.
To Sugah High -
Regless: Yep, yep, I thought so to. I didn't realize this when I wrote it but apparently when using Sakuyamon. If you discard one Dukemon/Gallantmon card from your hand her attack doubles. Who would've thought.
To Firehedgehog -
Regless: I hear ya! I way to lazy to do... stuff! {gets glomped} ACK!!! I don't swing that way!
Black: It's not a shotgun it's a candy bar.
Yami Hamtaro: Oh...
Black: {Whacks Yami Hamtaro with his candy bar and causes him to pass out} Stupid hamster.
To LoneWalker -
Regless: LOL. Not when he's living with her. He's a dead man walking and it's just a matter of time. Thanks for the review and have a nice week. Or at least, nicer than mine.
To Chibi-Hunter:
Regless: Damn you got more weapon stashes than Black.
Black: Pfft. That's what you think.
Regless: Anyway to answer your question the two Hazards that were left had to be divided between the two somehow and even though it may seem like a fluke Rika got the white one, it'll be important later. Thanks for the Review.
To R6 -
Regless: It was a kiss. And even though it was accidental I thought it was sweet.
Black: You sound like a girl you know.
Regless: Uhh oh yeah. Anyway have fun... pledging? ...and thanks for the Review.
{Rika walks up with R6's crowbar and breaks Regless's legs with it and then starts strangling him}
To Angel of Hazard -
{Regless is still being strangled} Guwahh
Black: Regless says thank-you and that Rika isn't so bad once you run out of air and the hurting stops. As for how he survives it, I think his brain got lodged somewhere in his shoulder or something cause he can really hold his breath.
To Hitomi No Ryu -
{Regless still being choked}: I wrote what? Hmm I did too. Oh well, I wonder why I didn't see that mistake when I reread this thing. Hey Black, you read this thing why didn't you mention it.
Black: Been a while since I saw that episode... How do you talk like that
Regless: Whatever. Thanks for the futon info and the review.
Rika: Stop breathing dammit!
Yami Hamtaro: Suddenly I don't feel very safe.
To Dark Child -
Regless: When it gets to that part it will be one hell of a rumble. Arigato and thanks and all that. And see ya next chap.