Digimon Tamers Chapter 7: Reapermon! Arise!
"I'll be expecting your friends any minute now! Yes, they will all assemble here to watch the final chapter and the dawning of a new age!" A smile flashed across Pharaohmon's twisted and gnarled face.
Ruki sat there, hands tied behind her aching back, tears streaming down her face. "But I'm not what I used to be! I've changed!" she whispered to herself, the tears burning her face.
"Makino Ruki! The time is close at hand when your secrets will be revealed! And do you know who will make all those clear? Why of course, me!" He cackled softly.
"But......why? Why me?" Ruki asked between sniffles.
"Why you? Open your eyes, Makino Ruki! Don't you see? You were always the lone wolf, the one who never wanted anything to do with the world!" he explained, giving her a sarcastic look.
"But, I'm not that kind of person anymore! I want to be around people! You can't be alone in this world and expect to get by!" Her voice was soft and fragile.
"You were and always will be that person, Makino Ruki! Even if you think you're not, there will always linger a desire for strength, a lust for power! I have used that lust to my advantage and taken control of your life now!" For some odd reason, Pharaohmon's voice seemed clamer now, a little less threatening.
There little conversation was interrupted when Mummymon came bounding into the chamber. "Master, they're here!"
"Very well Mummymon. I trust that you can take care of them?"
"Well, sir, they are very powerful. I might need a little extra help......" Mummymon stammered as if afraid of Pharaohmon's reply.
"Yes, we musn't underestimate them again! Send an army of Pyramon with you."
"Sir, that's not the only thing. They have the Guardian Of The Underworld with them also!" Mummymon sounded a little frightened at this.
"What? Are you sure?" Pharaohmon eyed Mummymon suspiciously.
"Yes sir!" he replied.
"I would have thought that the D-Reaper had finished him off a while back! How could he have survived?" Pharaohmon paused for a second, as if taking in everything thing around him. "Now we must be very careful. Be quick to supress his power. If it gets too out of hand, he might evolve into the god form. I am almost finished with the alignment. I shall need the fox Digimon's pure soul, so I must not send her to fight. You will just have to make do with what you have!"
"Yes sir!" Mummymon turned an stalked off. Ruki couldn't help be wondering. What is he talking about, Guardian Of The Underworld? And what is he going to do with Kyuubimon? These thoughts ran through her head as she drifted into what seemed like an endless sleep.
*** "Ruki! Ruki! Come here!"
"Dadda!"
"Awww...... Look honey, she said daddy!"
"That's right! You're daddy's little girl! Come here pumpkin."
"Dadda!" ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ "Mommy? Mommy? Where did Daddy go?"
"Sweetie, Daddy..Daddy..is gone."
"Well, when is he coming back?"
"Well, he..he..is..isn't coming back." ***
"NO!!!!!!!!" Ruki awoke, lying on the cold floor.
"I see you have awaken! It didn't take you as long as I thought, but nevermind! You woke up just in time to witness your friends own demise!" She looked up to see Pharaohmon looming over her. Her eyes filled with silent tears. "Yes, now it is time!" Pharaohmon said, gripping Ruki's digivice tighter in his bandaged hands. Scrollmon, bring her along. Two little Digimon appeared, looking much like humans covered in papyrus. Each off them extended a rough arm and picked Ruki up and left with her in the direction of Pharaohmon.
"Ruki! We're coming to get you!" Ryo called out through the pyramid. The eight of them and their Digimon followed the dark, winding corridors. The walls on either side of them had ancient Egyptian carvings on them. They slowed their pace as the corridors became darker, as it was harder to see.
"Look! I think there's a fork in the passages," Jenrya stated. Sure enough, the corridor split, two arching doorways ahead of them.
"Oh! I don't want to split up again!" Juri said, her voice worried.
"Well, you won't have to!" Mummymon busted through the pyramid wall.
The Tamers drew back as debris flew around them. About a hundred Digimon appeared behind him. They all were shaped like pyramids and had one eye in the center. "Now you shall feel the wrath of my Ultimate Army of Pyramon!" Mummymon waved his hand and they moved forward.
"Pyro Sphere!"
"Bunny Blast!"
"Aqua Bubble!"
"Blazing Ice!"
"Cyber Slash!"
"Guardian Barrage!"
"Ancient Flame!"
A few Pyramon disintegrated, but others remained. "We can't fight them like this! We'll have to Digivolve!" Guilmon cried.
Then Guilmon, Terriermon, and Lopmon all digivolved.
"Pyro Flame!"
"Gargo Laser!"
"Bunny Pummel!" They Pyramon started disappearing one by one.
"Snake Bandage!" Nearly all of the Digimon were blown back. They had forgotten about Mummymon.
"Don't worry! Shiisamon and I will take care of this one!" Minami and Shiisamon closed in on Mummymon.
Mummymon had a frightened look on his face. "Snake Bandage!" he howled.
Shiisamon jumped out of the way. "Ancient Flame!" Mummymon was sent hurtling. Shiisamon advanced on him, gaining speed. He jumped into the air and twisted his body so that his tail swished around majestically. "Guardian Ice!"
A large blue beam headed towards Mummymon who looked horrified. He got up in time to dodge it. "HA! You can't get me now! Snake Bandage!!!" His blast was more powerful this time, and his aim greater.
However, Shiisamon didn't move. A grin spread across his face as he stood on all fours, as if transfixed to the spot. Suddenly he let out a loud roar. "Power Void!" He opened his mouth and a large black hole appeared. It sucked up Mummymon's attack with ease. Shiisamon glowed a bright blue now.
"He's Evolving!" Minami said, sounding surprised.
"Shiisamon, Evolve to: Cerberumon!" If you thought Ogremon was scary, he was nothing to Cerberumon. His body was covered in a coat of navy-blue fur. The claws on his four oversized paws were enormous. On top of that, he had three blades that stuck out from the top of his paws. His teeth were large and sharp. His face was set on Mummymon. "Hell Ice!"
A beacon of pale blue light was shot at Mummymon. His last words were, "You truly are the Guardian Of The Underworld!" He then disappeared into nothing.
Minami stared open-mouthed at her evolved Digimon. "Come along, Minami, we must help the others!"
"Right!" Minami snapped out of her daze and followed Cerberumon.
"Wow! Is that Shiisamon?" Takato looked up to see the big black dog hovering over him.
"Technically, yes, but otherwise, no. It's his Ultimate form, Cerberumon!"
Cerberumon faced the army of Pyramon. "Order Of Death!" The sky turned black and the Pyramon froze in their tracks. Then hundreds of horrible screams filled the air around them. They vanished. After a short pause Cerberumon turned to them. "We must hurry. It has almost started! Hurry, climb onto my back!" They all climbed on his large back and headed off, Cerberumon following Pharaohmon's rotting scent. The other Digimon ran at top speed. It was all they could do to keep up with Cerberumon's long strides.
"Where are we going?" Takato asked, gulping down a large gust of wind.
"We are going to the Reaping Tomb," he answered, not slowing his run.
"What's that?" Minami asked.
"It is an old tomb, formed in the days when Pharaohmon's forefathers ruled this area of the Digital World. They were cruel and merciless rulers, enslaving thousands of other Digimon. Then they enslaved the wrong Digimon. Reapermon was his name. He overthrew the dynasty, but died in the battle. The slaves built him a large tomb as a monument. Pharaohmon managed to escape somehow."
"What does he want with Reapermon then?" Juri asked, also getting in on the conversation.
"He wants to revive him, and if he does, they'll be hell to pay!" Cerberumon continued his explanation.
"Why would Pharaohmon want to revive something that overthrew his forefathers? Sounds kind of dumb to me!" Jenrya asked, his eyebrows raised.
"For some reason, Pharaohmon thinks he can control Reapermon. He thinks he's more powerful than all of his ancestors. I don't want to know what will happen if that tomb is opened!" Cerberumon gave a shudder that nearly shook all of them off.
"Kyuubimon!" Ruki gave a small cry, seeing Kyuubimon lying beside Pharaohmon unconscious. They were all traveling on a small hovercraft. "Where are you taking us? What're you going to do with Kyuubimon?" Ruki cried.
"Hush child! The moment of reckoning is at hand!" Ruki saw a large tomb appear ahead off them. It was the most magnificent thing she had ever seen. It was made of fine alabaster stone. A giant carving of a syckle was etched onto the tomb door. Ruki was astonished. They neared the tomb. It was much larger now. They came to a few feet away from it and stopped. Pharaohmon stepped off the craft, Ruki's digivice and a large book clutched in his arms. Two Scrollmon lifted Kyuubimon's limp body up and again followed Pharaohmon. He stopped at the steps leading to the door and marveled at the tomb. Then he started to ascend the steps towards a pedestal. He placed the book on the pedestal and opened it. "Yes! After this ceremony, I shall be ruler of the Digital World! All others will bow to me!" He gestured toward Kyuubimon. "Place her there." He pointed to a circular slab in front of the door. The Scrollmon placed her in the very center.
"No! We must hurry! The rest of you Digimon might want to get onto my back. Minami!"
The other Digimon scrambled to get on Cerberumon, Growlmon having a bit of trouble. "Cerberumon, Hyper Speed Activate!" Suddenly, they were jolted forward. All they could see around them was a brownish blur. It felt like they were going into hyperspace.
"Now I call upon the name of the deliverer! Okoru! Okoru! Okoru Haitatsu Suru! Arise! Arise! Arise Deliverer!" The ground started shaking.
"Grahhhh!" Cerberumon growled. "The opening cannot take place!" The large tomb started to appear before them. They could make out Pharaohmon standing there at the door.
"Where's Ruki?" Ryo looked around them.
"There!" Takato called out. He pointed to the craft.
"This is the time where you all get off!" Cerberumon yelled. The dismounted him and raced towards Ruki, Ryo in the lead. Cerberumon headed for Pharaohmon.
"I give you this pure soul to use in your awakening! Take it! Let it be yours!"
"NOOO!!!!" Cerberumon pounced on Pharaohmon, pinning him down. "I will not let you do this!"
"That is not for you to decide, beast! Tomb Raider!" Cerberumon was flung back and Pharaohmon rose up, blood now staining his bandages.
They all reached Ruki, and Ryo cut her free. She dell into his arms, tears strolling down her face. Then she stood up and looked toward Kyuubimon. "I've got to go help her!" Then she took off.
"Ruki! Where are you going?"
Ryo started to run after her, but Minami stopped him. "She's got to do what she's got to do. You know you'll never persuade her otherwise!"
"But!" Ryo fell silent as he helplessly watched his heartache and his Digimon run off into battle.
"I give you this offering! Now take it! ARISE REAPERMON!" The ground shook violently. A grey light emitted from the tomb. Kyuubimon started to shake.
Before she knew what she was doing, Ruki rushed forward and threw herself upon Kyuubimon. "RUKI! NOOOO!!!!" Ryo looked on in utter horror. He broke free from Minami's grip and ran towards Ruki.
Cerberumon struggled to get up, but couldn't. "Then it has begun!" he said.
"I'll be expecting your friends any minute now! Yes, they will all assemble here to watch the final chapter and the dawning of a new age!" A smile flashed across Pharaohmon's twisted and gnarled face.
Ruki sat there, hands tied behind her aching back, tears streaming down her face. "But I'm not what I used to be! I've changed!" she whispered to herself, the tears burning her face.
"Makino Ruki! The time is close at hand when your secrets will be revealed! And do you know who will make all those clear? Why of course, me!" He cackled softly.
"But......why? Why me?" Ruki asked between sniffles.
"Why you? Open your eyes, Makino Ruki! Don't you see? You were always the lone wolf, the one who never wanted anything to do with the world!" he explained, giving her a sarcastic look.
"But, I'm not that kind of person anymore! I want to be around people! You can't be alone in this world and expect to get by!" Her voice was soft and fragile.
"You were and always will be that person, Makino Ruki! Even if you think you're not, there will always linger a desire for strength, a lust for power! I have used that lust to my advantage and taken control of your life now!" For some odd reason, Pharaohmon's voice seemed clamer now, a little less threatening.
There little conversation was interrupted when Mummymon came bounding into the chamber. "Master, they're here!"
"Very well Mummymon. I trust that you can take care of them?"
"Well, sir, they are very powerful. I might need a little extra help......" Mummymon stammered as if afraid of Pharaohmon's reply.
"Yes, we musn't underestimate them again! Send an army of Pyramon with you."
"Sir, that's not the only thing. They have the Guardian Of The Underworld with them also!" Mummymon sounded a little frightened at this.
"What? Are you sure?" Pharaohmon eyed Mummymon suspiciously.
"Yes sir!" he replied.
"I would have thought that the D-Reaper had finished him off a while back! How could he have survived?" Pharaohmon paused for a second, as if taking in everything thing around him. "Now we must be very careful. Be quick to supress his power. If it gets too out of hand, he might evolve into the god form. I am almost finished with the alignment. I shall need the fox Digimon's pure soul, so I must not send her to fight. You will just have to make do with what you have!"
"Yes sir!" Mummymon turned an stalked off. Ruki couldn't help be wondering. What is he talking about, Guardian Of The Underworld? And what is he going to do with Kyuubimon? These thoughts ran through her head as she drifted into what seemed like an endless sleep.
*** "Ruki! Ruki! Come here!"
"Dadda!"
"Awww...... Look honey, she said daddy!"
"That's right! You're daddy's little girl! Come here pumpkin."
"Dadda!" ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ "Mommy? Mommy? Where did Daddy go?"
"Sweetie, Daddy..Daddy..is gone."
"Well, when is he coming back?"
"Well, he..he..is..isn't coming back." ***
"NO!!!!!!!!" Ruki awoke, lying on the cold floor.
"I see you have awaken! It didn't take you as long as I thought, but nevermind! You woke up just in time to witness your friends own demise!" She looked up to see Pharaohmon looming over her. Her eyes filled with silent tears. "Yes, now it is time!" Pharaohmon said, gripping Ruki's digivice tighter in his bandaged hands. Scrollmon, bring her along. Two little Digimon appeared, looking much like humans covered in papyrus. Each off them extended a rough arm and picked Ruki up and left with her in the direction of Pharaohmon.
"Ruki! We're coming to get you!" Ryo called out through the pyramid. The eight of them and their Digimon followed the dark, winding corridors. The walls on either side of them had ancient Egyptian carvings on them. They slowed their pace as the corridors became darker, as it was harder to see.
"Look! I think there's a fork in the passages," Jenrya stated. Sure enough, the corridor split, two arching doorways ahead of them.
"Oh! I don't want to split up again!" Juri said, her voice worried.
"Well, you won't have to!" Mummymon busted through the pyramid wall.
The Tamers drew back as debris flew around them. About a hundred Digimon appeared behind him. They all were shaped like pyramids and had one eye in the center. "Now you shall feel the wrath of my Ultimate Army of Pyramon!" Mummymon waved his hand and they moved forward.
"Pyro Sphere!"
"Bunny Blast!"
"Aqua Bubble!"
"Blazing Ice!"
"Cyber Slash!"
"Guardian Barrage!"
"Ancient Flame!"
A few Pyramon disintegrated, but others remained. "We can't fight them like this! We'll have to Digivolve!" Guilmon cried.
Then Guilmon, Terriermon, and Lopmon all digivolved.
"Pyro Flame!"
"Gargo Laser!"
"Bunny Pummel!" They Pyramon started disappearing one by one.
"Snake Bandage!" Nearly all of the Digimon were blown back. They had forgotten about Mummymon.
"Don't worry! Shiisamon and I will take care of this one!" Minami and Shiisamon closed in on Mummymon.
Mummymon had a frightened look on his face. "Snake Bandage!" he howled.
Shiisamon jumped out of the way. "Ancient Flame!" Mummymon was sent hurtling. Shiisamon advanced on him, gaining speed. He jumped into the air and twisted his body so that his tail swished around majestically. "Guardian Ice!"
A large blue beam headed towards Mummymon who looked horrified. He got up in time to dodge it. "HA! You can't get me now! Snake Bandage!!!" His blast was more powerful this time, and his aim greater.
However, Shiisamon didn't move. A grin spread across his face as he stood on all fours, as if transfixed to the spot. Suddenly he let out a loud roar. "Power Void!" He opened his mouth and a large black hole appeared. It sucked up Mummymon's attack with ease. Shiisamon glowed a bright blue now.
"He's Evolving!" Minami said, sounding surprised.
"Shiisamon, Evolve to: Cerberumon!" If you thought Ogremon was scary, he was nothing to Cerberumon. His body was covered in a coat of navy-blue fur. The claws on his four oversized paws were enormous. On top of that, he had three blades that stuck out from the top of his paws. His teeth were large and sharp. His face was set on Mummymon. "Hell Ice!"
A beacon of pale blue light was shot at Mummymon. His last words were, "You truly are the Guardian Of The Underworld!" He then disappeared into nothing.
Minami stared open-mouthed at her evolved Digimon. "Come along, Minami, we must help the others!"
"Right!" Minami snapped out of her daze and followed Cerberumon.
"Wow! Is that Shiisamon?" Takato looked up to see the big black dog hovering over him.
"Technically, yes, but otherwise, no. It's his Ultimate form, Cerberumon!"
Cerberumon faced the army of Pyramon. "Order Of Death!" The sky turned black and the Pyramon froze in their tracks. Then hundreds of horrible screams filled the air around them. They vanished. After a short pause Cerberumon turned to them. "We must hurry. It has almost started! Hurry, climb onto my back!" They all climbed on his large back and headed off, Cerberumon following Pharaohmon's rotting scent. The other Digimon ran at top speed. It was all they could do to keep up with Cerberumon's long strides.
"Where are we going?" Takato asked, gulping down a large gust of wind.
"We are going to the Reaping Tomb," he answered, not slowing his run.
"What's that?" Minami asked.
"It is an old tomb, formed in the days when Pharaohmon's forefathers ruled this area of the Digital World. They were cruel and merciless rulers, enslaving thousands of other Digimon. Then they enslaved the wrong Digimon. Reapermon was his name. He overthrew the dynasty, but died in the battle. The slaves built him a large tomb as a monument. Pharaohmon managed to escape somehow."
"What does he want with Reapermon then?" Juri asked, also getting in on the conversation.
"He wants to revive him, and if he does, they'll be hell to pay!" Cerberumon continued his explanation.
"Why would Pharaohmon want to revive something that overthrew his forefathers? Sounds kind of dumb to me!" Jenrya asked, his eyebrows raised.
"For some reason, Pharaohmon thinks he can control Reapermon. He thinks he's more powerful than all of his ancestors. I don't want to know what will happen if that tomb is opened!" Cerberumon gave a shudder that nearly shook all of them off.
"Kyuubimon!" Ruki gave a small cry, seeing Kyuubimon lying beside Pharaohmon unconscious. They were all traveling on a small hovercraft. "Where are you taking us? What're you going to do with Kyuubimon?" Ruki cried.
"Hush child! The moment of reckoning is at hand!" Ruki saw a large tomb appear ahead off them. It was the most magnificent thing she had ever seen. It was made of fine alabaster stone. A giant carving of a syckle was etched onto the tomb door. Ruki was astonished. They neared the tomb. It was much larger now. They came to a few feet away from it and stopped. Pharaohmon stepped off the craft, Ruki's digivice and a large book clutched in his arms. Two Scrollmon lifted Kyuubimon's limp body up and again followed Pharaohmon. He stopped at the steps leading to the door and marveled at the tomb. Then he started to ascend the steps towards a pedestal. He placed the book on the pedestal and opened it. "Yes! After this ceremony, I shall be ruler of the Digital World! All others will bow to me!" He gestured toward Kyuubimon. "Place her there." He pointed to a circular slab in front of the door. The Scrollmon placed her in the very center.
"No! We must hurry! The rest of you Digimon might want to get onto my back. Minami!"
The other Digimon scrambled to get on Cerberumon, Growlmon having a bit of trouble. "Cerberumon, Hyper Speed Activate!" Suddenly, they were jolted forward. All they could see around them was a brownish blur. It felt like they were going into hyperspace.
"Now I call upon the name of the deliverer! Okoru! Okoru! Okoru Haitatsu Suru! Arise! Arise! Arise Deliverer!" The ground started shaking.
"Grahhhh!" Cerberumon growled. "The opening cannot take place!" The large tomb started to appear before them. They could make out Pharaohmon standing there at the door.
"Where's Ruki?" Ryo looked around them.
"There!" Takato called out. He pointed to the craft.
"This is the time where you all get off!" Cerberumon yelled. The dismounted him and raced towards Ruki, Ryo in the lead. Cerberumon headed for Pharaohmon.
"I give you this pure soul to use in your awakening! Take it! Let it be yours!"
"NOOO!!!!" Cerberumon pounced on Pharaohmon, pinning him down. "I will not let you do this!"
"That is not for you to decide, beast! Tomb Raider!" Cerberumon was flung back and Pharaohmon rose up, blood now staining his bandages.
They all reached Ruki, and Ryo cut her free. She dell into his arms, tears strolling down her face. Then she stood up and looked toward Kyuubimon. "I've got to go help her!" Then she took off.
"Ruki! Where are you going?"
Ryo started to run after her, but Minami stopped him. "She's got to do what she's got to do. You know you'll never persuade her otherwise!"
"But!" Ryo fell silent as he helplessly watched his heartache and his Digimon run off into battle.
"I give you this offering! Now take it! ARISE REAPERMON!" The ground shook violently. A grey light emitted from the tomb. Kyuubimon started to shake.
Before she knew what she was doing, Ruki rushed forward and threw herself upon Kyuubimon. "RUKI! NOOOO!!!!" Ryo looked on in utter horror. He broke free from Minami's grip and ran towards Ruki.
Cerberumon struggled to get up, but couldn't. "Then it has begun!" he said.
