Tamed Instincts
Part One: Summer Exotic! A City in the Digital World.
Chapter 1: Monopoly Party
"One week before summer starts." Daisuke grins noncommittally.
"What do you plan to do?" asks Takeru.
"Aside from perfecting my ramen techniques..."
"...in other words, learning to pull that heavy cart," adds Veemon.
Daisuke clears his throat. "That's pretty much it. I'm training for my shot at Olympic stardom, and I'll shake Genki's hand when he aces the game design exams for Sega."
"That Genki-he can do anything he puts his mind to," Takeru smiles.
"Ken, you're rather quiet," notes Iori.
"Even more than usual," adds Hikari.
"Neo," Ken says slowly, "invited us to a party."
"At Saiba Manor?" Daisuke's eyes widen.
"Hai."
"Only Mari has had that honor," says Miyako.
"That's because she's his 'business subordinate,' in other words, his minion. Among other things," Taichi continues derisively.
"Relax, Taichi," says Yamato. "It's not like you ever let her know how you feel."
"Whatever. I can't see what's so smart about Neo anyway-he won't even try to graduate."
"He's only the world's brightest genius," notes Ken with a gentle smile.
"Yeah, 'graduation isn't a challenge to me,'" jokes Daisuke. " 'I could graduate in the time it would take for Daisuke to eat noodles, or for Mari to snag a boyfriend.'"
"That's a good impression, Dai-kun," grins Yamato.
"I guess Taichi thinks he should be in college with us elders," smiles Sora.
"There's more to it," muses Miyako. "Neo could simply be anxious about leaving his old school behind."
"What? That's insane!" Ken and Iori blurt in unison.
"From what I hear, the kids are scrambling to graduate as quickly as they can," Iori continues.
"Noriko thinks Tamaishi High is hell on earth," adds Ken. "She takes extra summer courses, and her only solace is helping the kindergarteners. That means her summer's completely shot."
** Of course, * Ken notes silently, ** It's better than suicide. *
==
"Monopoly? Neo's going to challenge us to Monopoly?" asks Daisuke.
"Yes," smiles Ken.
"Does he know that you're even better at Monopoly than you are at soccer?" continues Iori.
"Or that you're the son of the 1992 Monopoly World Tournament Champion?" adds Daisuke.
"Your dad was that good?" gasps Miyako.
"My papa," grins Ken, "can't even play Candy Land. Mama, on the other hand, plays a mean game of Monopoly. Don't let her mocchi fool you-she's ruthless."
"You'll beat her someday," smiles Mimi.
"And you can sharpen your skills on Neo," adds Taichi.
"Not alone, I hope. Neo wants me to bring my friends," says Ken.
"Hey, I'm there, Ken-kun," says Daisuke.
"So am I," adds Iori.
"We're all coming. Right, Taichi?" says Sora.
"He-uh, yeah, sure! Consider me monopolized." Taichi grins.
==
A knock on the door of Saiba Manor. Mari answers it.
"Hi, I'm Jyou, Ken's friend. Are you the maid?" Jyou studies the pigtailed blonde carefully.
"No; Neo would never trust me with housekeeping. I'm his associate, Mari."
"Oh...."
"You're a bit early," Mari notes, amused.
"Ken probably told you that punctuality is both my virtue and my vice."
"Early birds catch the worm," smiles Mari, casually giving Jyou a quick french kiss.
Jyou jerks quickly away, blushing. "That was unexpected."
"You taste good." Mari eyes Jyou lecherously, savoring the moment.
"...thank you," says Jyou, dubious of her meaning.
When Jyou finally sits down on the couch, Mari hops onto his lap.
Neo, Ken and the others observe as they walk in.
"Mari," reproves Neo, "you have to behave. I have guests."
"I know," grins Mari, ogling the other males.
"Now I know how my dinner feels," notes Daisuke.
"Careful," hisses Taichi into Jyou's ear, "she's contagious."
"With what disease?" asks Koushiro.
"It's a long list."
"Taichi, there's no need to be ill-mannered," Neo smiles in shock.
"Do we eat before your game?" Taichi yawns, changing the subject.
** It's not like Taichi-san to be this rude, not even to a person he doesn't like, * notes Hikari. ** What's the matter? *
"Please accept my humble hospitality," says Neo, gallant as ever.
==
"Monopoly time," grins Daisuke.
"It's a simple game," whispers Mari, licking the back of Daisuke's ear-and making him nervous. "Standard rules, one game elimination, no time limit...and losers strip to their underwear."
"I'm going to do my best to win, then." Daisuke scratches his nose.
"Can I opt out?" asks Hikari. "I'm not into strip variations on any game."
"As you wish," says Neo. "I also think Iori's still a bit young for spontaneous nosebleeds."
For Iori still stares at Mari's scantily-clad form.
"Come on, Iori-chan." Hikari takes him away.
==
Ken steals a sly look at his last opponent, a blushing Miyako.
"Concentrate on your game," she scowls, hiding behind the bed.
"I just want to give Neo an opportunity to win," smirks Ken.
"Quit your futile efforts to taunt me, Ken," smiles Neo. "I'm well ahead."
Ken rolls the dice. "I think not. Motomiya-san, one rail monopoly, please," he says, purchasing B&O Railroad.
"That will be 21,200 yen, please." Daisuke takes the money. "Thank you for doing business with Dai National Bank."
"Cut that out!" scowls Takeru.
"Daisuke's a sore loser," Neo smirks. "I wouldn't mind working off that tension."
"Huh?" Daisuke stares at Neo blankly.
"Such innocence." Neo picks up a Chance card and moves back three spaces to the Community Chest space. "Damn it. I hate this card."
"You have to pay Ken 5300 yen?"
"Far worse. It's the General Repairs card."
"Ready to accept my offer for Kentucky Avenue?" asks Ken.
"I need the money; apparently, I have no choice."
"You are mine, Neo-senpai. It's merely a question of time." Ken sets up his monopoly on Red, and adds more houses to Orange.
The game ends, and Ken wins.
"Your performance was exemplary," smiles Neo. Can I expect this level of excellence in everything you do?"
"It depends," says Ken.
"I'll strip now." Neo slowly takes off his clothes.
He unzips his jeans. "Do you want it all off, Ken?"
"...no. The rules say you can keep your boxers."
"They're my rules. I...elect to waive my right to undergarments." Neo moves closer to Ken. "Just for you."
With that, Neo stands stark naked before the others.
Hikari and Iori walk in.
"I guess Neo lost." Iori blinks.
==
"How long are you going to keep your eyes shut, Ken?" smiles Neo.
"Until you put on your boxers." Ken's eyes are shut tight.
"All right, they're on."
"You're not tricking me this time, Saiba." Ken blushes
"Got me again. But in all seriousness, I have a surprise for you all."
"What could beat you in your birthday suit?" asks Iori.
"How about...my own city?"
"You have your own city?" balks Miyako.
"A small place I acquired several years ago," smiles Neo. "Currently, I have plans in motion for the city's expansion.
"Do you have your clothes packed?"
The others nod.
"I'll go on one condition," says Ken.
"And that is?"
"Put back on your damn boxers."
Neo and the others laugh.
"Very well, Ichijouji-kun." Neo puts on his boxers. "Shall we go?"
"Now?" asks Ken.
"There's never a better time than the present." Neo points a device to his computer, types a command, and all are sucked into the monitor.
==
"We're clothed again!" Sora and Mimi hug each other in glee.
"Wait...what's with the army look on me?" asks Miyako.
"I'm not complaining-I've got my-where are we?" adds Daisuke, quickly attempting to feign ignorance.
"What is this place?" says Takeru, continuing the trend of bad acting.
"Come on; you all can quit pretending." Neo gives the digidestined a knowing smile. "You can't say you don't know our disco-frequenting friend."
He indicates Ken, trembling in an all-too familiar uniform.
"But to answer your false questions, we're in the digital world."
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Part One: Summer Exotic! A City in the Digital World.
Chapter 1: Monopoly Party
"One week before summer starts." Daisuke grins noncommittally.
"What do you plan to do?" asks Takeru.
"Aside from perfecting my ramen techniques..."
"...in other words, learning to pull that heavy cart," adds Veemon.
Daisuke clears his throat. "That's pretty much it. I'm training for my shot at Olympic stardom, and I'll shake Genki's hand when he aces the game design exams for Sega."
"That Genki-he can do anything he puts his mind to," Takeru smiles.
"Ken, you're rather quiet," notes Iori.
"Even more than usual," adds Hikari.
"Neo," Ken says slowly, "invited us to a party."
"At Saiba Manor?" Daisuke's eyes widen.
"Hai."
"Only Mari has had that honor," says Miyako.
"That's because she's his 'business subordinate,' in other words, his minion. Among other things," Taichi continues derisively.
"Relax, Taichi," says Yamato. "It's not like you ever let her know how you feel."
"Whatever. I can't see what's so smart about Neo anyway-he won't even try to graduate."
"He's only the world's brightest genius," notes Ken with a gentle smile.
"Yeah, 'graduation isn't a challenge to me,'" jokes Daisuke. " 'I could graduate in the time it would take for Daisuke to eat noodles, or for Mari to snag a boyfriend.'"
"That's a good impression, Dai-kun," grins Yamato.
"I guess Taichi thinks he should be in college with us elders," smiles Sora.
"There's more to it," muses Miyako. "Neo could simply be anxious about leaving his old school behind."
"What? That's insane!" Ken and Iori blurt in unison.
"From what I hear, the kids are scrambling to graduate as quickly as they can," Iori continues.
"Noriko thinks Tamaishi High is hell on earth," adds Ken. "She takes extra summer courses, and her only solace is helping the kindergarteners. That means her summer's completely shot."
** Of course, * Ken notes silently, ** It's better than suicide. *
==
"Monopoly? Neo's going to challenge us to Monopoly?" asks Daisuke.
"Yes," smiles Ken.
"Does he know that you're even better at Monopoly than you are at soccer?" continues Iori.
"Or that you're the son of the 1992 Monopoly World Tournament Champion?" adds Daisuke.
"Your dad was that good?" gasps Miyako.
"My papa," grins Ken, "can't even play Candy Land. Mama, on the other hand, plays a mean game of Monopoly. Don't let her mocchi fool you-she's ruthless."
"You'll beat her someday," smiles Mimi.
"And you can sharpen your skills on Neo," adds Taichi.
"Not alone, I hope. Neo wants me to bring my friends," says Ken.
"Hey, I'm there, Ken-kun," says Daisuke.
"So am I," adds Iori.
"We're all coming. Right, Taichi?" says Sora.
"He-uh, yeah, sure! Consider me monopolized." Taichi grins.
==
A knock on the door of Saiba Manor. Mari answers it.
"Hi, I'm Jyou, Ken's friend. Are you the maid?" Jyou studies the pigtailed blonde carefully.
"No; Neo would never trust me with housekeeping. I'm his associate, Mari."
"Oh...."
"You're a bit early," Mari notes, amused.
"Ken probably told you that punctuality is both my virtue and my vice."
"Early birds catch the worm," smiles Mari, casually giving Jyou a quick french kiss.
Jyou jerks quickly away, blushing. "That was unexpected."
"You taste good." Mari eyes Jyou lecherously, savoring the moment.
"...thank you," says Jyou, dubious of her meaning.
When Jyou finally sits down on the couch, Mari hops onto his lap.
Neo, Ken and the others observe as they walk in.
"Mari," reproves Neo, "you have to behave. I have guests."
"I know," grins Mari, ogling the other males.
"Now I know how my dinner feels," notes Daisuke.
"Careful," hisses Taichi into Jyou's ear, "she's contagious."
"With what disease?" asks Koushiro.
"It's a long list."
"Taichi, there's no need to be ill-mannered," Neo smiles in shock.
"Do we eat before your game?" Taichi yawns, changing the subject.
** It's not like Taichi-san to be this rude, not even to a person he doesn't like, * notes Hikari. ** What's the matter? *
"Please accept my humble hospitality," says Neo, gallant as ever.
==
"Monopoly time," grins Daisuke.
"It's a simple game," whispers Mari, licking the back of Daisuke's ear-and making him nervous. "Standard rules, one game elimination, no time limit...and losers strip to their underwear."
"I'm going to do my best to win, then." Daisuke scratches his nose.
"Can I opt out?" asks Hikari. "I'm not into strip variations on any game."
"As you wish," says Neo. "I also think Iori's still a bit young for spontaneous nosebleeds."
For Iori still stares at Mari's scantily-clad form.
"Come on, Iori-chan." Hikari takes him away.
==
Ken steals a sly look at his last opponent, a blushing Miyako.
"Concentrate on your game," she scowls, hiding behind the bed.
"I just want to give Neo an opportunity to win," smirks Ken.
"Quit your futile efforts to taunt me, Ken," smiles Neo. "I'm well ahead."
Ken rolls the dice. "I think not. Motomiya-san, one rail monopoly, please," he says, purchasing B&O Railroad.
"That will be 21,200 yen, please." Daisuke takes the money. "Thank you for doing business with Dai National Bank."
"Cut that out!" scowls Takeru.
"Daisuke's a sore loser," Neo smirks. "I wouldn't mind working off that tension."
"Huh?" Daisuke stares at Neo blankly.
"Such innocence." Neo picks up a Chance card and moves back three spaces to the Community Chest space. "Damn it. I hate this card."
"You have to pay Ken 5300 yen?"
"Far worse. It's the General Repairs card."
"Ready to accept my offer for Kentucky Avenue?" asks Ken.
"I need the money; apparently, I have no choice."
"You are mine, Neo-senpai. It's merely a question of time." Ken sets up his monopoly on Red, and adds more houses to Orange.
The game ends, and Ken wins.
"Your performance was exemplary," smiles Neo. Can I expect this level of excellence in everything you do?"
"It depends," says Ken.
"I'll strip now." Neo slowly takes off his clothes.
He unzips his jeans. "Do you want it all off, Ken?"
"...no. The rules say you can keep your boxers."
"They're my rules. I...elect to waive my right to undergarments." Neo moves closer to Ken. "Just for you."
With that, Neo stands stark naked before the others.
Hikari and Iori walk in.
"I guess Neo lost." Iori blinks.
==
"How long are you going to keep your eyes shut, Ken?" smiles Neo.
"Until you put on your boxers." Ken's eyes are shut tight.
"All right, they're on."
"You're not tricking me this time, Saiba." Ken blushes
"Got me again. But in all seriousness, I have a surprise for you all."
"What could beat you in your birthday suit?" asks Iori.
"How about...my own city?"
"You have your own city?" balks Miyako.
"A small place I acquired several years ago," smiles Neo. "Currently, I have plans in motion for the city's expansion.
"Do you have your clothes packed?"
The others nod.
"I'll go on one condition," says Ken.
"And that is?"
"Put back on your damn boxers."
Neo and the others laugh.
"Very well, Ichijouji-kun." Neo puts on his boxers. "Shall we go?"
"Now?" asks Ken.
"There's never a better time than the present." Neo points a device to his computer, types a command, and all are sucked into the monitor.
==
"We're clothed again!" Sora and Mimi hug each other in glee.
"Wait...what's with the army look on me?" asks Miyako.
"I'm not complaining-I've got my-where are we?" adds Daisuke, quickly attempting to feign ignorance.
"What is this place?" says Takeru, continuing the trend of bad acting.
"Come on; you all can quit pretending." Neo gives the digidestined a knowing smile. "You can't say you don't know our disco-frequenting friend."
He indicates Ken, trembling in an all-too familiar uniform.
"But to answer your false questions, we're in the digital world."
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