After defeating X, the Chosen Children were sent back to the real world, thinking it was the end of their troubles, but it was just the start of a new one. Now they are confronted with an attack from an unknown sorce, and they most balance normal life with an extraordinary one.
*Opening Song*
-=A New Battle=-
It had been a week since the Children battled and defeated X.
Izumi had awoke from a dream, in which she was confronted by a shadowed person who took out a sword. The person sliced at Izumi and caused her to open a deep wound. He then said, "Beware Friday the Thirteenth, Orimoto Izumi."
"Uh!" Izumi grunted as she sharply awoke from her nightmare. "What a horrible dream... I hope it doesn't mean anything..."
She looked around her room. It was extremely early in the morning, and her clock glared "3:00". The sky was still dark and her clock illuminated the darkness a bit. Izumi got up and took the phone.
"I'm sure Kouji won't mind..." Izumi dialed his number and waited for the phone to ring.
"...Hello?" Kouji mumbled in daze from the other end.
"Hi, Kouji?"
"...Izumi?"
"Listen, sorry to call you so early in the morning, but I had this weird dream."
"Yeah?"
"Some person wearing this hood thingy or something... He took out this sword and... and they... they cut away at me... and there was this deep wound... then he said to beware Friday the Thirteenth."
"Have you been watching a horror movie lately?"
"!!! That isn't funny! I'm scared!"
"You're scared? Listen, I'll come by today if I can wake up, and we can talk about it, alright?"
"Thank you."
"Ok, I'll see you then. Good night for now..."
"Good night Kouji. Sweet dreams."
He disconected and went back to sleep. Izumi put down the phone and sighed. She sat down on her bed and looked out the window. **Still night...** she thought to herself. **I'm scared... can I get back to sleep?**
The scene switches to Izumi sleeping in the same position last seen.
"Uh..." she moaned. "...I slept? That's good... I guess..."
The doorbell rang and she looked out her window.
"Hey Kouji!" she shouted.
"Izumi! Mind opening the door?" Kouji asked.
"Oh, right."
Still in her pajamas, she went down to open the door. "You sleep okay?"
"I guess... after I called you I think I fell asleep..."
Kouji stepped inside. "You look like you didn't sleep very long. Come on, we need to talk."
Izumi walked up to her room, where they sat down on her bed. "Kouji... I'm really scared..."
"It might have just been a nightmare."
"It felt so real. I could feel that blade cut into my skin."
"Where did you get cut? Maybe you really did get hurt."
"On my shoulder..."
"..."
"Hold on, I'll look in the bathroom." she opened a door and stepped inside, careful to lock the door. She looked at her left shoulder and saw a scar. "What?"
As Izumi walked back to her room, she sighed. "It was there, huh?" Kouji asked.
"There was a scar..."
"This might be serious. The next Friday the Thirteenth is in three days."
"...I'm scared Kouji-kun..."
"I know... but I'm here for you. Izumi-chan, I will protect you."
"...Thank you..." she wrapped her arms around him.
The scene changes to Thursday the twelth in the afternoon. Izumi is with the other Chosen Children at the mall.
"So you're saying you had this dream again?" Kouji asked.
"Yeah..." Izumi sighed. "Except this time he said, 'The Devil lord lives'."
"This is strange. If it were a normal nightmare, it wouldn't keep going on like this."
"Yeah, what's up with that?" Takuya asked.
"Maybe it's a sign that Mega Devimon is still alive!" Tomoki exclaimed. "And maybe he's after Izumi! Maybe he thinks she's the most vulnerable one!"
"You're probably right."
"Vulnerable..." Izumi trailed off.
"Look, we have to make sure that Izumi is safe." Kouji cut in. "And tomorrow's the day... Izumi, your parents don't mind if you stay over at my house, do they?"
"They don't mind yet... I'm not at that POINT..."
"Then it's settled. Izumi'll stay with Kouji." Takuya declared.
"Just wait a second goggles!" Junpei piped up. "Why is she staying at KOUJI'S house? Maybe he's the hooded guy."
Kouji shot him a glare, and Takuya said, "Well, we'll all protect Izumi then."
"Wait a minute. I can't have all of us at my house. It's not THAT big." Kouji exclaimed.
"Then we'll stay at my house!"
"@.@... this isn't about how many people can fit under one roof. It's about protecting Izumi."
The boys started complaining about who would protect Izumi, when she finally spoke up. "Stop fighting!"
"Huh?" they simutaneously asked.
"I don't need you guys to fight over me. I'll stay with Kouji, and that's all, no more."
"...Fine..." Junpei grunted in jealousy.
"Okay, so Izumi's staying with Kouji. End of subject." Takuya ordered.
The scene changes to Izumi in Kouji's room at night.
"You can have the bed if you want." Kouji insisted. "I don't really use it."
"No, that's okay." Izumi shrugged. She layed against his bed.
Kouji kneeled down and touched her cheek. "I love you, Izumi-chan."
"I love you, too, Kouji-kun."
They kissed and looked at each other. Kouji was about to get up when Izumi took his arm. "Hmm?"
"Don't leave me alone..."
He smiled and sat down. She hugged his arm and wrapped it around her shoulders. "Good night Izumi-chan."
"Good night Kouji-kun..."
That night Izumi dreamt of a man with a white cloak on and a hood, riding on a white horse. He firmly said, "Orimoto Izumi, beware Friday the Thirteenth."
"Why?"
"You must."
"But why?"
"You are in grave danger Orimoto."
"What? What will happen?"
"I cannot say anymore. Beware Orimoto Izumi."
"But-" The man walked away and disappeared into the fog.
Izumi woke up in fear, sweating from her dream. Gasping for breath she realized she was still at Kouji's house. Kouji had been sitting up and looked into her eyes.
"What's wrong?" he asked.
"The man..." Izumi stuttered.
He hugged her gently and cradeled her. "It's okay. I won't let anything happen to you."
"...what time is it?"
He looked to his clock. "11:59."
"There's only one minute..."
The clock struck 12 AM and it was offically Friday the Thirteenth. Suddenly, window bursted open and wind howled in. A thunderstorm began and rain showered down.
"Oh no!" she covered her face with her hands.
Suddenly, through the storm, came a galloping sound.
"The white horse!"
Kouji stood up and grabbed his D-Tector. "Did you bring yours?"
"N-no..."
"Then I'll protect you." he held out his D-Tector. "Spirit Evolution!"
He transformed into Wolfmon, the warrior of light. Suddenly, the wall where the window was broke down, and a man on a white horse came through.
"It's Friday the Thirteenth Orimoto Izumi." he said. "I would have expected you to be in the safety of your home."
"Who are you?" Kouji asked.
"I am of no importance to you, only Izumi."
"If it's Izumi's buisness, it's mine!"
"If you really must know," he removed his hood. "I am Angemon."
"Angemon?" Izumi asked. "Are you an angel?"
"Yes."
"What buisness do you have here?" Kouji asked.
"I am here to protect Izumi from the new danger that has come to the Real World."
"What is it?" Izumi asked.
"The danger is Satamon, the next form of Mega Devimon."
"There's a form after that guy?"
"Yes, and he is more powerful than ever. He looks handsome with human qualities, but he is truly evil, and is searching for you, Orimoto Izumi."
"Why me?"
"You are the only being who has the power to control their newly-developed Beast Spirit."
Izumi recalled the time when she got her Beast Spirit, Ancient Irismon. She had complete control over it, and was able to use it to her fullest potential.
"Therefore, he believes you are capable of mainting his new dark spore, which can over power even Godramon."
"So... he wants me to be the one to control the dark spore?"
"Yes."
"So what was the point of all those dreams?"
"Satamon will strike you today. Beware, Chosen Child." he turned to Kouji. "Protect her more than you ever could."
He galloped away and disappeared into the fog as the sun rose.
The scene changes to morning.
"Kouji," Izumi sighed. "I really wish I didn't have to put you through this... you could die..."
"It's okay. Izumi, you're worth risking my life-I love you that much."
"You're so sweet..."
"Be careful today, okay?"
"I will."
She changed into her school clothes once Kouji left the room. When they walked to school, they noticed a boy they had never seen before, wearing an oversized black jeans jacket, black jeans, and a red shirt. He had spiked hair and highlited bangs.
**Dang he's hot...** Izumi thought to herself. **Wait, he might be Satamon.**
Izumi noticed Kouji glaring at him, and realized he might be a threat. **Okay, can't fall in love with him. Angemon said that Satamon would be handsome...**
"Don't be so obvious." Kouji grumbled to Izumi.
"Err.." Izumi stuttered. **Oh man, he can see right through me!**
"Don't let looks deceive you."
"I'm sorry."
"I hope so."
As they sat down in their class, the boy came in and stood in front of them.
"Class, this is... what did you say your name was again?" the teacher asked.
"Sirus." the boy replied.
"Right, Sirus. He is a new student from Kyoto. He will be staying with us for two monthes."
"Why?" a girl asked.
"My family travels a lot." Sirus simply said. "We don't really stay in one place a long time."
"So warmly welcome Sirus, class." the teacher ordered calmly.
"Welcome Sirus!" the class greeted.
"Hmm... why don't you take that seat behind Izumi, Sirus?"
"Eep!" Izumi squeeked quietly. She turned her head to Kouji, who accompanied her in the back-most row. "What am I gonna do Kouji?"
"Be careful." Kouji warned. "He might be HIM."
As Sirus sat down behind Izumi, he greeted, "Hey Izumi."
"Oh, hi!" Izumi replied with phoney cheerfulness. "Welcome to our class!"
"Thank you." He then looked to Kouji, who looked a little suspicious. "Who are you?"
"He's-"
"None of your buisness." Kouji snapped.
"Heh." Sirus laughed. "A little defensive, hmm?"
"Just who do you think you are?"
"How can you be so mean?" Izumi scolded.
"Hey, it's cool." Sirus shrugged. "I don't really mind."
The day went on and Izumi felt a strange presense from Sirus. Soon it was lunch, and Izumi gathered with the other Chosen Children. "This guy's freaking me out!"
"He looks okay." Junpei simply replied.
"Don't drop your guard!" Kouji hissed. "We don't even know where he really originated from. He could be Satamon!"
"Lighten up, Kouji. This guy looks cool." Takuya laughed. "'Sides, would Satamon give me a free Fire Emblem keychain for free?" He held up a keychain with a fire in the background and Roy and Marth in the front.
"Let me see that." Kouji grabbed the keychain of Takuya's finger.
"Hey!"
As Kouji peered into it, he felt a sudden coldness. "Huh!"
"Kouji?" Izumi asked. "What's wrong?"
Kouji tossed down the keychain. "...that keychain... I felt... a presense... it's..."
"Oh, relax!" Takuya exclaimed. "You just shouldn't have eaten the 'Tuna Surprise' for lunch."
"Honestly, I think there is something wrong with that thing."
"Let me see." Izumi picked up the keychain and instantly froze up. "Uh!"
"Izumi!"
Through Izumi's eyes, the world started getting hazy, and all turned black.
"Izumi?" Kouji asked.
The scene was now at the school nurse's office.
"Wuh? Where am I?" Izumi weakly responded, surprised at her own softness.
"We're at the nurse's office... Izumi, you fainted."
"What?"
"I told you there was something wrong with that keychain. I had to convince the nurse that you got hit in the head."
She sat up and looked around. "Then... is Sirus really Satamon?"
"I guess so. We have to stay away from him."
"Or we could destroy him."
"No. Sirus said he would be leaving in two monthes. I think we can wait."
"But... what if he captures me by then?"
"Then... then we're in trouble."
"Yeah..."
A few minutes later, Sirus walked into the office, scaring Izumi. "Hey Izumi. I heard what happened... you fainted?" Sirus asked with a hint of remorse in his voice.
"Oh, yeah."
"That was probably scary, huh?"
"I guess..."
"So, doing alright?"
"Yeah, I'll be fine."
Sirus sat down on a chair nearby and sat next to Izumi. "Funny how today's Friday the Thirteenth, and something weird happend to you."
"Yeah, I guess it is."
"Why DID you faint, anyways?"
Izumi looked to Kouji, who instantly said, "She got hit on the head with a ball."
"Oh. I see."
The bell rang, signaling the students to go back to class. "Shouldn't you be leaving?"
"I could ask you the same question."
"\./"
"It's okay, you can go back to class. I'll be fine."
"Are you sure?" Sirus insincerely asked.
"She's fine. Go." Kouji snapped.
"Alright," then Sirus said under his breath. "Deev..."
The scene changes to Izumi and Kouji after school. Kouji looks a like a wreck.
"I'm sorry you had to protect me..." Izumi sighed. "Especially from that whole 'bulletin board falling down on me' deal."
"It's okay. I'll be fine." Kouji shrugged.
"I know, but it makes me feel bad that you have to suffer."
"Listen; I promised to protect you, and I'll risk my life doing that."
"You're so sweet." she kissed his cheek as they walked back to Kouji's house.
Just then, Izumi tripped over a ditch in the sidewalk.
"Ahhh!"
Luckily, Kouji caught her before she landed flat on her face into the ruble. "For a girl in danger, you sure are lucky." Kouji laughed.
"Should I be saying 'thank you' or being mad that you just insulted me?"
"Okay, I'm sorry."
Soon Izumi and Kouji arrived at the park, where they met up with Tomoki, Takuya, and Junpei.
"There is definetly something wrong with that Sirus guy." Takuya decalred. "I think he is... you-know-who."
"Guys," Tomoki began. "What if he's trying to wear out all of us, then capture Izumi?"
They all looked astounded that they hadn't thought of it themselves. "Tomoki, I think you're right."
"Hmph." Junpei grumbled. "I could have thought of that."
"We have to keep our energy up, and Izumi, you have to be WAY more careful."
"It's not my fault!" Izumi exclaimed. "It could have happend to anyone! Maybe that guy would have chosen Tomoki, or Takuya, or Junpei, or even Kouji, and nothing would change!"
"She's go a point." Tomoki sighed. "Lay off Takuya."
"Sor-ry!" Takuya sarcastically apologized.
"By the way, where is Kouji?"
They all looked around and saw that Kouji had disappeared. "That's weird."
"Yeah, but it explains why Takuya isn't dead yet." Junpei joked.
"Hey!"
"Well, wherever he is, I'm gonna go find him." Izumi declared.
"Hold it!" Takuya grabbed her arm. "You can't go anywhere alone. We're coming with you."
"Fine, whatever."
They all searched for Kouji. The scene changes to Kouji heading back to school, searching for Sirus.
"Hey, have you seen the new kid?" Kouji asked a student.
"N-no... why?"
"No reason. Thanks anyways."
Kouji walked on, and finally spotted Sirus talking to some of the egoistic boys in the same grade.
"Hey, Sirus!"
"Hey. Decided to tell me your name?"
"That's Kouji Minamoto." the tallest one said. "He's a loner. Don't bother with him."
"I don't need to talk to you losers." Kouji hissed. "I need to talk to Sirus about somethin."
"Alright." Sirus agreed. "Chill guys."
They walked a distance away from the boys.
"So, Kouji. Thought you could protect Izumi, didn't you?"
"What?" Kouji gasped.
"You think I don't know who you are, Chosen Child?"
"You are Satamon!"
"That's right you pathetic human! Now if you don't mind, I'll be taking Izumi off your hands."
"Never!"
"Then face my wrath."
"You and what army?"
"This army."
Kouji did not realize it, but the boys had ganged up behind him. He turned his head and saw the boys with possesed looks on their faces. He grabbed a limb on the ground and tripped them. Kouji confidently returned to up-right position and faced Satamon with the stick firmly in his grasp.
"Think you're so tough Satamon?" Kouji taunted. "Let's see you try to face me one-on-one."
"Hah! Fool, you will die by my sword!" Satamon laughed as he pulled off his jacket, revealing a sword that looked like the one seen in Izumi's dream. "Your blood will make my day!"
The spikes formed into two seperate horns on the sides of his head. The bangs turned black and hard. His ears pointed, and his eyes became red with fury. "I will not allow you to bring harm to anyone!"
Sirus transformed to his Digital form, Satamon. "You wish."
"Hmmm! B-Hybrid Evolution!" Kouji shouted. "Beowulfmon!"
"History is doomed to repeat itself." Satamon laughed. "Beowulf shalt die."
"Then I'll make history!" Beowulf growled. He punched at Satamon with his mighty fists.
"Grrr!" Satamon used two of his six arms to block the attack. Using his other arms, he flung Beowulfmon back. "Think you can handle my power?"
"I think so." Beowulfmon continuted to fight Satamon. Then Izumi and the other Children arrived.
"Kouji!" Izumi gasped. "Rrr... A-Hybrid Evolution!... Shutumon!"
"Thurmane Gale!" Shutumon shouted. She managed to fend off the arms from Beowulfmon.
"Pyro Tsunami!" Shutumon looked back to see that Takuya was backing her up as Burning Greymon. After managing to hit Satamon, Takuya slid to Ardhamon. "Rrrrhhhaa!"
"Auto Thunder!" Metal Kabuterimon shouted. Three balls of electricity baraged the beast.
"Rrrrhhhh. Foolish humans! You shalt die!" Satamon hissed. Using two of his hands, he held the shaft of his sword and sliced randomly at the Children. "You will all die!"
The blade knocked Kouji down, and caused him to become vulnerable to attack, which Satamon took advantage of. Satamon stepped one foot down on Beowulfmon's chest, and held his sword over his head.
"Die by my blade!"
"Rrrhh..." Beowulfmon groaned in agony under the pressure.
"HAAA!" Satamon wielded his sword down on Beowulfmon, only to be knocked out of his hands by a twister; Shutumon.
"I'll never let you hurt one of my friends!" Shutumon cried. "WE CHALLENGE YOU, SATAMON!"
"What?"
"We, the Chosen Children, challenge you to a battle of strength. In human form, we will fight!"
"Izumi!" Junpei gasped. "Are you crazy? We don't stand a chance!"
"HAH! I ACCEPT!" Satamon laughed deviously. "Slide!"
Satamon returned to Sirus, and smiled wickedly. The Chosen Children did the same, and Kouji managed to push Sirus's foot off his chest.
"So who's first to die?"
"I'll be first to destroy you, Satamon!" Takuya boldly shouted as he stepped forward. "Give me your best shot- hah! Like you'll even come near hitting me!"
"Rrrr... then let's begin!"
Satamon lunged at Takuya and tried to knock him down, only to find himself on the ground.
"What?"
"Hah! Gonna have to be faster than that to catch me!" Takuya laughed.
"Rrrrr!" Satamon got up and tried to knock Takuya off his feet.
"You missed foo!"
"RRRRRR!" Satamon managed to hit Takuya squarely on the cheek.
Takuya merely shook off his pain and smirked. "Think that one little hit's gonna bring me down?" Takuya strangled Sirus with his left arm and began to hit him with the other.
"Uh! Uh! Uh!" Sirus groaned after every hit landed.
Although Takuya seemed to be winning, Sirus kicked him in the shin and got loose.
"Time for you to die!" Sirus tackled Takuya and began to sufficate him.
"Ah... uh..." Takuya groaned as he started to lose cautiousness. "...huhhh..."
Takuya fainted, and Sirus stood up and grinded his shoe into Takuya's chest.
"Leave him alone!" Junpei grumbled. He stepped forward and punched Sirus in the nose.
"Hmph. Another one to die," Sirus laughed. "This should be fun!"
"That's what you think!" Junpei kept forcing Sirus to back up as he baraged him with his fists.
Sirus's face was bruised up and swollen, but he managed to keep going. "Take this tubby!"
Sirus crouched down and let his leg topple Junpei over, all in one swift movement. "Uhh!"
Junpei fainted under the immediate impact to his head. "Enough!" Kouji hissed. He lept forward and quickly kicked Sirus in the eye.
"Ahh!"
Using Sirus's reaction to the pain, Kouji used the limb from the tree he had used earlier to whip him.
"Gaahh!"
As Sirus fell to the ground, Kouji used his foot to hold him down and barrage him with the limb, striking Sirus every chance he got. "This is your punishment for messing with Izumi!" Kouji declared.
Suddenly, Sirus jerked up, causing Kouji to lose his balance. Sirus used the opprtunity to sharply elbow Kouji in the stomach.
"Huh!" Kouji groaned.
"DIE FOOL!" Sirus began to ram Kouji into a wall with his elbow.
"Uh!" Kouji hit the wall, but Sirus refused to stop forcing him into it.
"Kouji!" Izumi cried.
"Noo!" Tomoki jumped in and kicked at Sirus's knee, causing him to briefly collapse. "Don't hurt my friends!"
Sirus turned his head and glared at Tomoki. "Impudent human! I'll be meeting you in the bowels of hell!" Sirus growled as he struck Tomoki on the head.
"Uhh!" Tomoki fell to the ground.
The only one who stood was Izumi, who had been watching as Sirus beat up her friends.
"You're not going to get away with this, Satamon." Izumi firmly declared. "I will bring you to your knees, begging for mercy."
"Who you?" Sirus laughed. "A stupid girl like you?"
At the sound of "stupid girl", Izumi became more enraged that ever. "STUPID GIRL?!"
Izumi rammed Sirus in the stomach, who was to shocked with the impact to fight back.
"I'LL SHOW YOU WHAT A 'STUPID GIRL' CAN DO!"
Izumi then kicked Sirus in the crotch... enough said. "HUH!" Sirus groaned.
"YOU CAN'T GET AWAY WITH INSULTING ME THAT EASY!"
Izumi slapped Sirus repeatedly until the swollen parts of his cheeks were swollen. She then knocked him down and brought her foot down on his chest. "UH!"
"THIS IS WHAT PAIN YOU INFLICTED ON ME!" she shouted, then kicked his head. "THIS IS WHAT PAIN YOU INFLICTED ON MY FRIENDS!" she stepped on his face. "THIS IS WHAT PAIN YOU INFLICTED ON ALL THE PEOPLE YOU ENSLAVED!" she stepped on his chest. "AND THIS IS WHAT PAIN YOU INFLICTED ON BOTH WORLDS!" she stomped all over his body.
Suddenly, the scar where Satamon had cut her glowed. A sort of liquid light dripped all over him. "Gahhh!" Sirus screamed. He and Satamon died.
All the Children were revived. "Huh? Where am I?" Takuya groaned.
Kouji got up with complete knowledge of the happenings. He lazily picked himself up and hugged Izumi. "You did it Izumi-chan." he whispered into her ear. "I love you."
"I love you too, Kouji-kun." she replied.
Then, Angemon appeared in the sky. "Chosen Children." Angemon called out. "The battle may have been won for now, but there is still more trouble amidst! Be warned; you will face even more problems again!"
"Angemon?"
"Yes?"
"What was that stuff that poured out of my scar?"
"It was the light you have within you." Angemon lowered down to the ground and put his hand on her cheek. "You have a light within you that, given the right user, can save you and those you care about. The faith and caring your friends have for you are great, and strengthen your light."
Angemon took his hand off her cheek and looked to Kouji. "Love also empowers the light. It can be the beacon of hope for when you lose it all. The love provided for you gave your light a boost of extrodianry power."
"So the love I get is like an extra charge to a light bulb?" Izumi asked.
"Yes, and Kouji is your charge." Kouji blushed a little and looked at Izumi. "Now, I must go. Good bye Children."
"Bye!" Tomoki and Junpei shouted.
"See ya later!" Takuya cried.
"Good bye Angemon!" Izumi added. "Thank you for everything!"
Before leaving, Angemon looked to Kouji. "Take care of her Kouji Minamoto. She is very special."
"I will. Good bye Angemon." Kouji replied.
(Anything But Ordinary, Avril Lavigne)
-Sometimes I get so weird
-I even freak myself out
-I laugh myself to sleep
-It's my, lullaby
-Sometimes I drive so fast
-Just to feel the danger
-I wanna scream
-It makes me feel alive
-Is it enough to love?
-Is it enough to breath?
-Somebody rip my heart out
-And leave me there to bleed
-Is it enough to die?
-Somebody save my life!
-I'd rather be
-Anything but ordinary, please...
*Opening Song*
-=A New Battle=-
It had been a week since the Children battled and defeated X.
Izumi had awoke from a dream, in which she was confronted by a shadowed person who took out a sword. The person sliced at Izumi and caused her to open a deep wound. He then said, "Beware Friday the Thirteenth, Orimoto Izumi."
"Uh!" Izumi grunted as she sharply awoke from her nightmare. "What a horrible dream... I hope it doesn't mean anything..."
She looked around her room. It was extremely early in the morning, and her clock glared "3:00". The sky was still dark and her clock illuminated the darkness a bit. Izumi got up and took the phone.
"I'm sure Kouji won't mind..." Izumi dialed his number and waited for the phone to ring.
"...Hello?" Kouji mumbled in daze from the other end.
"Hi, Kouji?"
"...Izumi?"
"Listen, sorry to call you so early in the morning, but I had this weird dream."
"Yeah?"
"Some person wearing this hood thingy or something... He took out this sword and... and they... they cut away at me... and there was this deep wound... then he said to beware Friday the Thirteenth."
"Have you been watching a horror movie lately?"
"!!! That isn't funny! I'm scared!"
"You're scared? Listen, I'll come by today if I can wake up, and we can talk about it, alright?"
"Thank you."
"Ok, I'll see you then. Good night for now..."
"Good night Kouji. Sweet dreams."
He disconected and went back to sleep. Izumi put down the phone and sighed. She sat down on her bed and looked out the window. **Still night...** she thought to herself. **I'm scared... can I get back to sleep?**
The scene switches to Izumi sleeping in the same position last seen.
"Uh..." she moaned. "...I slept? That's good... I guess..."
The doorbell rang and she looked out her window.
"Hey Kouji!" she shouted.
"Izumi! Mind opening the door?" Kouji asked.
"Oh, right."
Still in her pajamas, she went down to open the door. "You sleep okay?"
"I guess... after I called you I think I fell asleep..."
Kouji stepped inside. "You look like you didn't sleep very long. Come on, we need to talk."
Izumi walked up to her room, where they sat down on her bed. "Kouji... I'm really scared..."
"It might have just been a nightmare."
"It felt so real. I could feel that blade cut into my skin."
"Where did you get cut? Maybe you really did get hurt."
"On my shoulder..."
"..."
"Hold on, I'll look in the bathroom." she opened a door and stepped inside, careful to lock the door. She looked at her left shoulder and saw a scar. "What?"
As Izumi walked back to her room, she sighed. "It was there, huh?" Kouji asked.
"There was a scar..."
"This might be serious. The next Friday the Thirteenth is in three days."
"...I'm scared Kouji-kun..."
"I know... but I'm here for you. Izumi-chan, I will protect you."
"...Thank you..." she wrapped her arms around him.
The scene changes to Thursday the twelth in the afternoon. Izumi is with the other Chosen Children at the mall.
"So you're saying you had this dream again?" Kouji asked.
"Yeah..." Izumi sighed. "Except this time he said, 'The Devil lord lives'."
"This is strange. If it were a normal nightmare, it wouldn't keep going on like this."
"Yeah, what's up with that?" Takuya asked.
"Maybe it's a sign that Mega Devimon is still alive!" Tomoki exclaimed. "And maybe he's after Izumi! Maybe he thinks she's the most vulnerable one!"
"You're probably right."
"Vulnerable..." Izumi trailed off.
"Look, we have to make sure that Izumi is safe." Kouji cut in. "And tomorrow's the day... Izumi, your parents don't mind if you stay over at my house, do they?"
"They don't mind yet... I'm not at that POINT..."
"Then it's settled. Izumi'll stay with Kouji." Takuya declared.
"Just wait a second goggles!" Junpei piped up. "Why is she staying at KOUJI'S house? Maybe he's the hooded guy."
Kouji shot him a glare, and Takuya said, "Well, we'll all protect Izumi then."
"Wait a minute. I can't have all of us at my house. It's not THAT big." Kouji exclaimed.
"Then we'll stay at my house!"
"@.@... this isn't about how many people can fit under one roof. It's about protecting Izumi."
The boys started complaining about who would protect Izumi, when she finally spoke up. "Stop fighting!"
"Huh?" they simutaneously asked.
"I don't need you guys to fight over me. I'll stay with Kouji, and that's all, no more."
"...Fine..." Junpei grunted in jealousy.
"Okay, so Izumi's staying with Kouji. End of subject." Takuya ordered.
The scene changes to Izumi in Kouji's room at night.
"You can have the bed if you want." Kouji insisted. "I don't really use it."
"No, that's okay." Izumi shrugged. She layed against his bed.
Kouji kneeled down and touched her cheek. "I love you, Izumi-chan."
"I love you, too, Kouji-kun."
They kissed and looked at each other. Kouji was about to get up when Izumi took his arm. "Hmm?"
"Don't leave me alone..."
He smiled and sat down. She hugged his arm and wrapped it around her shoulders. "Good night Izumi-chan."
"Good night Kouji-kun..."
That night Izumi dreamt of a man with a white cloak on and a hood, riding on a white horse. He firmly said, "Orimoto Izumi, beware Friday the Thirteenth."
"Why?"
"You must."
"But why?"
"You are in grave danger Orimoto."
"What? What will happen?"
"I cannot say anymore. Beware Orimoto Izumi."
"But-" The man walked away and disappeared into the fog.
Izumi woke up in fear, sweating from her dream. Gasping for breath she realized she was still at Kouji's house. Kouji had been sitting up and looked into her eyes.
"What's wrong?" he asked.
"The man..." Izumi stuttered.
He hugged her gently and cradeled her. "It's okay. I won't let anything happen to you."
"...what time is it?"
He looked to his clock. "11:59."
"There's only one minute..."
The clock struck 12 AM and it was offically Friday the Thirteenth. Suddenly, window bursted open and wind howled in. A thunderstorm began and rain showered down.
"Oh no!" she covered her face with her hands.
Suddenly, through the storm, came a galloping sound.
"The white horse!"
Kouji stood up and grabbed his D-Tector. "Did you bring yours?"
"N-no..."
"Then I'll protect you." he held out his D-Tector. "Spirit Evolution!"
He transformed into Wolfmon, the warrior of light. Suddenly, the wall where the window was broke down, and a man on a white horse came through.
"It's Friday the Thirteenth Orimoto Izumi." he said. "I would have expected you to be in the safety of your home."
"Who are you?" Kouji asked.
"I am of no importance to you, only Izumi."
"If it's Izumi's buisness, it's mine!"
"If you really must know," he removed his hood. "I am Angemon."
"Angemon?" Izumi asked. "Are you an angel?"
"Yes."
"What buisness do you have here?" Kouji asked.
"I am here to protect Izumi from the new danger that has come to the Real World."
"What is it?" Izumi asked.
"The danger is Satamon, the next form of Mega Devimon."
"There's a form after that guy?"
"Yes, and he is more powerful than ever. He looks handsome with human qualities, but he is truly evil, and is searching for you, Orimoto Izumi."
"Why me?"
"You are the only being who has the power to control their newly-developed Beast Spirit."
Izumi recalled the time when she got her Beast Spirit, Ancient Irismon. She had complete control over it, and was able to use it to her fullest potential.
"Therefore, he believes you are capable of mainting his new dark spore, which can over power even Godramon."
"So... he wants me to be the one to control the dark spore?"
"Yes."
"So what was the point of all those dreams?"
"Satamon will strike you today. Beware, Chosen Child." he turned to Kouji. "Protect her more than you ever could."
He galloped away and disappeared into the fog as the sun rose.
The scene changes to morning.
"Kouji," Izumi sighed. "I really wish I didn't have to put you through this... you could die..."
"It's okay. Izumi, you're worth risking my life-I love you that much."
"You're so sweet..."
"Be careful today, okay?"
"I will."
She changed into her school clothes once Kouji left the room. When they walked to school, they noticed a boy they had never seen before, wearing an oversized black jeans jacket, black jeans, and a red shirt. He had spiked hair and highlited bangs.
**Dang he's hot...** Izumi thought to herself. **Wait, he might be Satamon.**
Izumi noticed Kouji glaring at him, and realized he might be a threat. **Okay, can't fall in love with him. Angemon said that Satamon would be handsome...**
"Don't be so obvious." Kouji grumbled to Izumi.
"Err.." Izumi stuttered. **Oh man, he can see right through me!**
"Don't let looks deceive you."
"I'm sorry."
"I hope so."
As they sat down in their class, the boy came in and stood in front of them.
"Class, this is... what did you say your name was again?" the teacher asked.
"Sirus." the boy replied.
"Right, Sirus. He is a new student from Kyoto. He will be staying with us for two monthes."
"Why?" a girl asked.
"My family travels a lot." Sirus simply said. "We don't really stay in one place a long time."
"So warmly welcome Sirus, class." the teacher ordered calmly.
"Welcome Sirus!" the class greeted.
"Hmm... why don't you take that seat behind Izumi, Sirus?"
"Eep!" Izumi squeeked quietly. She turned her head to Kouji, who accompanied her in the back-most row. "What am I gonna do Kouji?"
"Be careful." Kouji warned. "He might be HIM."
As Sirus sat down behind Izumi, he greeted, "Hey Izumi."
"Oh, hi!" Izumi replied with phoney cheerfulness. "Welcome to our class!"
"Thank you." He then looked to Kouji, who looked a little suspicious. "Who are you?"
"He's-"
"None of your buisness." Kouji snapped.
"Heh." Sirus laughed. "A little defensive, hmm?"
"Just who do you think you are?"
"How can you be so mean?" Izumi scolded.
"Hey, it's cool." Sirus shrugged. "I don't really mind."
The day went on and Izumi felt a strange presense from Sirus. Soon it was lunch, and Izumi gathered with the other Chosen Children. "This guy's freaking me out!"
"He looks okay." Junpei simply replied.
"Don't drop your guard!" Kouji hissed. "We don't even know where he really originated from. He could be Satamon!"
"Lighten up, Kouji. This guy looks cool." Takuya laughed. "'Sides, would Satamon give me a free Fire Emblem keychain for free?" He held up a keychain with a fire in the background and Roy and Marth in the front.
"Let me see that." Kouji grabbed the keychain of Takuya's finger.
"Hey!"
As Kouji peered into it, he felt a sudden coldness. "Huh!"
"Kouji?" Izumi asked. "What's wrong?"
Kouji tossed down the keychain. "...that keychain... I felt... a presense... it's..."
"Oh, relax!" Takuya exclaimed. "You just shouldn't have eaten the 'Tuna Surprise' for lunch."
"Honestly, I think there is something wrong with that thing."
"Let me see." Izumi picked up the keychain and instantly froze up. "Uh!"
"Izumi!"
Through Izumi's eyes, the world started getting hazy, and all turned black.
"Izumi?" Kouji asked.
The scene was now at the school nurse's office.
"Wuh? Where am I?" Izumi weakly responded, surprised at her own softness.
"We're at the nurse's office... Izumi, you fainted."
"What?"
"I told you there was something wrong with that keychain. I had to convince the nurse that you got hit in the head."
She sat up and looked around. "Then... is Sirus really Satamon?"
"I guess so. We have to stay away from him."
"Or we could destroy him."
"No. Sirus said he would be leaving in two monthes. I think we can wait."
"But... what if he captures me by then?"
"Then... then we're in trouble."
"Yeah..."
A few minutes later, Sirus walked into the office, scaring Izumi. "Hey Izumi. I heard what happened... you fainted?" Sirus asked with a hint of remorse in his voice.
"Oh, yeah."
"That was probably scary, huh?"
"I guess..."
"So, doing alright?"
"Yeah, I'll be fine."
Sirus sat down on a chair nearby and sat next to Izumi. "Funny how today's Friday the Thirteenth, and something weird happend to you."
"Yeah, I guess it is."
"Why DID you faint, anyways?"
Izumi looked to Kouji, who instantly said, "She got hit on the head with a ball."
"Oh. I see."
The bell rang, signaling the students to go back to class. "Shouldn't you be leaving?"
"I could ask you the same question."
"\./"
"It's okay, you can go back to class. I'll be fine."
"Are you sure?" Sirus insincerely asked.
"She's fine. Go." Kouji snapped.
"Alright," then Sirus said under his breath. "Deev..."
The scene changes to Izumi and Kouji after school. Kouji looks a like a wreck.
"I'm sorry you had to protect me..." Izumi sighed. "Especially from that whole 'bulletin board falling down on me' deal."
"It's okay. I'll be fine." Kouji shrugged.
"I know, but it makes me feel bad that you have to suffer."
"Listen; I promised to protect you, and I'll risk my life doing that."
"You're so sweet." she kissed his cheek as they walked back to Kouji's house.
Just then, Izumi tripped over a ditch in the sidewalk.
"Ahhh!"
Luckily, Kouji caught her before she landed flat on her face into the ruble. "For a girl in danger, you sure are lucky." Kouji laughed.
"Should I be saying 'thank you' or being mad that you just insulted me?"
"Okay, I'm sorry."
Soon Izumi and Kouji arrived at the park, where they met up with Tomoki, Takuya, and Junpei.
"There is definetly something wrong with that Sirus guy." Takuya decalred. "I think he is... you-know-who."
"Guys," Tomoki began. "What if he's trying to wear out all of us, then capture Izumi?"
They all looked astounded that they hadn't thought of it themselves. "Tomoki, I think you're right."
"Hmph." Junpei grumbled. "I could have thought of that."
"We have to keep our energy up, and Izumi, you have to be WAY more careful."
"It's not my fault!" Izumi exclaimed. "It could have happend to anyone! Maybe that guy would have chosen Tomoki, or Takuya, or Junpei, or even Kouji, and nothing would change!"
"She's go a point." Tomoki sighed. "Lay off Takuya."
"Sor-ry!" Takuya sarcastically apologized.
"By the way, where is Kouji?"
They all looked around and saw that Kouji had disappeared. "That's weird."
"Yeah, but it explains why Takuya isn't dead yet." Junpei joked.
"Hey!"
"Well, wherever he is, I'm gonna go find him." Izumi declared.
"Hold it!" Takuya grabbed her arm. "You can't go anywhere alone. We're coming with you."
"Fine, whatever."
They all searched for Kouji. The scene changes to Kouji heading back to school, searching for Sirus.
"Hey, have you seen the new kid?" Kouji asked a student.
"N-no... why?"
"No reason. Thanks anyways."
Kouji walked on, and finally spotted Sirus talking to some of the egoistic boys in the same grade.
"Hey, Sirus!"
"Hey. Decided to tell me your name?"
"That's Kouji Minamoto." the tallest one said. "He's a loner. Don't bother with him."
"I don't need to talk to you losers." Kouji hissed. "I need to talk to Sirus about somethin."
"Alright." Sirus agreed. "Chill guys."
They walked a distance away from the boys.
"So, Kouji. Thought you could protect Izumi, didn't you?"
"What?" Kouji gasped.
"You think I don't know who you are, Chosen Child?"
"You are Satamon!"
"That's right you pathetic human! Now if you don't mind, I'll be taking Izumi off your hands."
"Never!"
"Then face my wrath."
"You and what army?"
"This army."
Kouji did not realize it, but the boys had ganged up behind him. He turned his head and saw the boys with possesed looks on their faces. He grabbed a limb on the ground and tripped them. Kouji confidently returned to up-right position and faced Satamon with the stick firmly in his grasp.
"Think you're so tough Satamon?" Kouji taunted. "Let's see you try to face me one-on-one."
"Hah! Fool, you will die by my sword!" Satamon laughed as he pulled off his jacket, revealing a sword that looked like the one seen in Izumi's dream. "Your blood will make my day!"
The spikes formed into two seperate horns on the sides of his head. The bangs turned black and hard. His ears pointed, and his eyes became red with fury. "I will not allow you to bring harm to anyone!"
Sirus transformed to his Digital form, Satamon. "You wish."
"Hmmm! B-Hybrid Evolution!" Kouji shouted. "Beowulfmon!"
"History is doomed to repeat itself." Satamon laughed. "Beowulf shalt die."
"Then I'll make history!" Beowulf growled. He punched at Satamon with his mighty fists.
"Grrr!" Satamon used two of his six arms to block the attack. Using his other arms, he flung Beowulfmon back. "Think you can handle my power?"
"I think so." Beowulfmon continuted to fight Satamon. Then Izumi and the other Children arrived.
"Kouji!" Izumi gasped. "Rrr... A-Hybrid Evolution!... Shutumon!"
"Thurmane Gale!" Shutumon shouted. She managed to fend off the arms from Beowulfmon.
"Pyro Tsunami!" Shutumon looked back to see that Takuya was backing her up as Burning Greymon. After managing to hit Satamon, Takuya slid to Ardhamon. "Rrrrhhhaa!"
"Auto Thunder!" Metal Kabuterimon shouted. Three balls of electricity baraged the beast.
"Rrrrhhhh. Foolish humans! You shalt die!" Satamon hissed. Using two of his hands, he held the shaft of his sword and sliced randomly at the Children. "You will all die!"
The blade knocked Kouji down, and caused him to become vulnerable to attack, which Satamon took advantage of. Satamon stepped one foot down on Beowulfmon's chest, and held his sword over his head.
"Die by my blade!"
"Rrrhh..." Beowulfmon groaned in agony under the pressure.
"HAAA!" Satamon wielded his sword down on Beowulfmon, only to be knocked out of his hands by a twister; Shutumon.
"I'll never let you hurt one of my friends!" Shutumon cried. "WE CHALLENGE YOU, SATAMON!"
"What?"
"We, the Chosen Children, challenge you to a battle of strength. In human form, we will fight!"
"Izumi!" Junpei gasped. "Are you crazy? We don't stand a chance!"
"HAH! I ACCEPT!" Satamon laughed deviously. "Slide!"
Satamon returned to Sirus, and smiled wickedly. The Chosen Children did the same, and Kouji managed to push Sirus's foot off his chest.
"So who's first to die?"
"I'll be first to destroy you, Satamon!" Takuya boldly shouted as he stepped forward. "Give me your best shot- hah! Like you'll even come near hitting me!"
"Rrrr... then let's begin!"
Satamon lunged at Takuya and tried to knock him down, only to find himself on the ground.
"What?"
"Hah! Gonna have to be faster than that to catch me!" Takuya laughed.
"Rrrrr!" Satamon got up and tried to knock Takuya off his feet.
"You missed foo!"
"RRRRRR!" Satamon managed to hit Takuya squarely on the cheek.
Takuya merely shook off his pain and smirked. "Think that one little hit's gonna bring me down?" Takuya strangled Sirus with his left arm and began to hit him with the other.
"Uh! Uh! Uh!" Sirus groaned after every hit landed.
Although Takuya seemed to be winning, Sirus kicked him in the shin and got loose.
"Time for you to die!" Sirus tackled Takuya and began to sufficate him.
"Ah... uh..." Takuya groaned as he started to lose cautiousness. "...huhhh..."
Takuya fainted, and Sirus stood up and grinded his shoe into Takuya's chest.
"Leave him alone!" Junpei grumbled. He stepped forward and punched Sirus in the nose.
"Hmph. Another one to die," Sirus laughed. "This should be fun!"
"That's what you think!" Junpei kept forcing Sirus to back up as he baraged him with his fists.
Sirus's face was bruised up and swollen, but he managed to keep going. "Take this tubby!"
Sirus crouched down and let his leg topple Junpei over, all in one swift movement. "Uhh!"
Junpei fainted under the immediate impact to his head. "Enough!" Kouji hissed. He lept forward and quickly kicked Sirus in the eye.
"Ahh!"
Using Sirus's reaction to the pain, Kouji used the limb from the tree he had used earlier to whip him.
"Gaahh!"
As Sirus fell to the ground, Kouji used his foot to hold him down and barrage him with the limb, striking Sirus every chance he got. "This is your punishment for messing with Izumi!" Kouji declared.
Suddenly, Sirus jerked up, causing Kouji to lose his balance. Sirus used the opprtunity to sharply elbow Kouji in the stomach.
"Huh!" Kouji groaned.
"DIE FOOL!" Sirus began to ram Kouji into a wall with his elbow.
"Uh!" Kouji hit the wall, but Sirus refused to stop forcing him into it.
"Kouji!" Izumi cried.
"Noo!" Tomoki jumped in and kicked at Sirus's knee, causing him to briefly collapse. "Don't hurt my friends!"
Sirus turned his head and glared at Tomoki. "Impudent human! I'll be meeting you in the bowels of hell!" Sirus growled as he struck Tomoki on the head.
"Uhh!" Tomoki fell to the ground.
The only one who stood was Izumi, who had been watching as Sirus beat up her friends.
"You're not going to get away with this, Satamon." Izumi firmly declared. "I will bring you to your knees, begging for mercy."
"Who you?" Sirus laughed. "A stupid girl like you?"
At the sound of "stupid girl", Izumi became more enraged that ever. "STUPID GIRL?!"
Izumi rammed Sirus in the stomach, who was to shocked with the impact to fight back.
"I'LL SHOW YOU WHAT A 'STUPID GIRL' CAN DO!"
Izumi then kicked Sirus in the crotch... enough said. "HUH!" Sirus groaned.
"YOU CAN'T GET AWAY WITH INSULTING ME THAT EASY!"
Izumi slapped Sirus repeatedly until the swollen parts of his cheeks were swollen. She then knocked him down and brought her foot down on his chest. "UH!"
"THIS IS WHAT PAIN YOU INFLICTED ON ME!" she shouted, then kicked his head. "THIS IS WHAT PAIN YOU INFLICTED ON MY FRIENDS!" she stepped on his face. "THIS IS WHAT PAIN YOU INFLICTED ON ALL THE PEOPLE YOU ENSLAVED!" she stepped on his chest. "AND THIS IS WHAT PAIN YOU INFLICTED ON BOTH WORLDS!" she stomped all over his body.
Suddenly, the scar where Satamon had cut her glowed. A sort of liquid light dripped all over him. "Gahhh!" Sirus screamed. He and Satamon died.
All the Children were revived. "Huh? Where am I?" Takuya groaned.
Kouji got up with complete knowledge of the happenings. He lazily picked himself up and hugged Izumi. "You did it Izumi-chan." he whispered into her ear. "I love you."
"I love you too, Kouji-kun." she replied.
Then, Angemon appeared in the sky. "Chosen Children." Angemon called out. "The battle may have been won for now, but there is still more trouble amidst! Be warned; you will face even more problems again!"
"Angemon?"
"Yes?"
"What was that stuff that poured out of my scar?"
"It was the light you have within you." Angemon lowered down to the ground and put his hand on her cheek. "You have a light within you that, given the right user, can save you and those you care about. The faith and caring your friends have for you are great, and strengthen your light."
Angemon took his hand off her cheek and looked to Kouji. "Love also empowers the light. It can be the beacon of hope for when you lose it all. The love provided for you gave your light a boost of extrodianry power."
"So the love I get is like an extra charge to a light bulb?" Izumi asked.
"Yes, and Kouji is your charge." Kouji blushed a little and looked at Izumi. "Now, I must go. Good bye Children."
"Bye!" Tomoki and Junpei shouted.
"See ya later!" Takuya cried.
"Good bye Angemon!" Izumi added. "Thank you for everything!"
Before leaving, Angemon looked to Kouji. "Take care of her Kouji Minamoto. She is very special."
"I will. Good bye Angemon." Kouji replied.
(Anything But Ordinary, Avril Lavigne)
-Sometimes I get so weird
-I even freak myself out
-I laugh myself to sleep
-It's my, lullaby
-Sometimes I drive so fast
-Just to feel the danger
-I wanna scream
-It makes me feel alive
-Is it enough to love?
-Is it enough to breath?
-Somebody rip my heart out
-And leave me there to bleed
-Is it enough to die?
-Somebody save my life!
-I'd rather be
-Anything but ordinary, please...