Chapter 9: Takuya's sacrifice...
"He's going to give up his soul to the flame, even if you die at his hand." Venenomon purred, gently touching Takuya's head.
"He'll never see you again.... even in death."
Koji growled lowly, and glared at Venenomon, with pure, unfaltering hate in his eyes. Venenomon merely smiled, and plucked the vines away from Takuya's chest; and the thick plants fell to the ground with a loud thump.
"What are you doing?!" Alamon hissed, glaring at the poison digimon with anger. Venenomon glanced at her partner, returning to her task, still removing the vines one at a time.
"He can't have these plants on his chest...after all," she smiled wickedly, and shot a glance at Koji. "He has to say good bye to his love."
"YOU FUCKING BITCH!" Koji yelled at the top of his lungs. He struggled against the vines again, only succeeding in driving the thorns deeper into his body. Koji groaned in pain as his eyes started to close, beginning to feel weak from the loss of blood.
"Now, now Wolf boy..." Venenomon cooed, turning her gaze to the bat like digimon. "We can't have you dying on us yet. Alamon use the stopper vapor!"
Alamon sighed in slight annoyance and raised her arms up. "Paralyzing Mist!"
Koji felt splashes of cold liquid against his skin, and suddenly found himself unable to move...paralyzed...his eyes were closed, unwilling to open...
Venenomon cackled and walked over to Koji.
"You poor, poor creature," she hissed, a sinister smile appearing on her face. "I'm going to break you with one defining swoop. You'll lose your crush and your spirit before the sun rises tomorrow."
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Darkness...sweet blissful darkness was all Takuya saw, felt, and heard. He was lying in his sanctuary, his quiet place. Suffering from all of life's little torments and pains, his memories taunting him with images of his friends.
"Tommy...Zoe...JP....I let all of you down...I didn't come in time...but...Koji...I should have helped you...even if you would have hated me...you'd still be here....to see your family again...," the child of flame thought, tears still streaking down his cheeks. "It's as though... I played God...deciding if you all lived...or died."
'I'd rather die...then be saved by a ....Faggot...'
Takuya winced, even in his thoughts, those words that Koji had spoken, were dripping in hatred. The child of fire pulled his knees to his chest and hugged them tightly. Takuya felt himself being pulled to reality. He closed his eyes and let two more tears slide down his cheeks.
"Koji...I'm sorry..."
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Tenchi slowly opened her eyes, and sat up. She was in a simple steel cage, with two digimon guarding the door. The angel of fire rolled her eyes and sighed.
These stupid creatures, she thought while she got to her feet. They really don't know who they're dealing with...
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Koji's mind was screaming, as he tried to get his body to move, unfortunately, he had no such luck. He remained hanging in the grips of the vines.
"Only a few more moments Koji....then you will hear the fire's choice." Venenomon's voice hissed. The child of light struggled, wanting to let out a growl of disgust at the evil digimon that threatened Takuya's life but no matter how hard he tried, he still remained limp in the vines.
Venenomon looked over at the milky white face of Takuya from her position beside the wall and smiled. The brunette's dull, void eyes slowly closed. Seconds later a soft groan came from his parted lips, and instantly Koji knew Takuya had woken. The child of fire's eyes opened revealing two cocoa brown orbs. Slowly, Takuya sat up and looked around, his eyes fell on Tommy, JP, and Zoe. He gasped softly, tears in his eyes.
"No...Koji..."
Takuya looked over at the child of light, and covered his mouth to stifle a sob. Koji wanted so very badly to break free of the vines and run to Takuya. To bury his face in that mess of wild brown hair and confess everything, but because of Alamon's vapor, he was forced to remain stuck on the wall, trapped by the vines...
"No... oh gods no...KOJI!" The child of flame screamed letting the tears fall freely. Koji felt his stomach squirm with guilt.
If I'd told him sooner...he would have never doubted my feelings for him. Koji thought.
Takuya jumped off the stone tablet and ran over to the limp Koji, tripping over the think plants that littered the ground. The child of flame stopped right in front of Koji and reached out a hand, gently stroking the fallen locks of black hair.
"Koji...I-" Takuya's voice caught in his throat. He withdrew his hand, letting the tears roll down his cheeks. Venenomon slowly stepped toward the child of fire.
"Are these your friends, human?" She asked, resting a hand on Takuya's shoulder. The brunette looked up, but couldn't see Venenomon's face because of the hood casting shadow over her. Takuya opened his mouth to say something but found his voice silenced. He nodded slowly, looking away from the hooded figure.
"I understand you hold the spirit of the legendary warrior of fire..."
She said quietly, gripping Takuya's shoulder lightly. "Lady Ophanimon has informed me that if you wish to give up your duty. She would understand. After all..." Venenomon paused. "You've lost all of them..."
Takuya faced the disguised Venenomon, "What will happen...to the spirit?" He questioned. Venenomon fidgeted for a moment, uncertain of how to reply.
"The spirit will be set to a new child... and he or she will help get the rest of the spirits back." Venenomon said leading Takuya back to the stone tablet.
"But my spirit isn't strong enough to beat, Grumblemon on its own." Takuya countered, sending a quick glare at the digimon.
"You could make it stronger..." Venenomon said softly. "By giving it your data, or soul to the spirit of flame. I'm sure it would take you out of your misery and the spirit will be strong enough to defeat the dark warriors."
Takuya looked up at her and blinked, the glare he had sent her way disappearing as a look of curiosity appeared in his brown eyes.
"How do I give up my soul to the spirit of flame?"
Venenomon smiled. "I've already got him. All you have to do is tell the spirit you wish to make it stronger...and tell it the reason you think you shouldn't remain on this world."
TAKUYA!! SHE'S LYING! DON'T LISTEN TO HER! Koji's mind screamed, wishing that Takuya could hear him...
He didn't want Takuya to die-not without knowing that he, child of light, truly did love him.
Takuya's gaze fell to the floor. This way he wouldn't have to spill any blood, and he'd still be helping to save the digital world. "Alright, I'll do it."
Venenomon smiled, and handed him his detector. "Just talk to the spirit. I will not be able to hear what he says in return, so feel free to tell it anything."
Koji hopped within his heart that Takuya would see through the trick that Venenomon was playing him, and stay alive. Please Takuya...Please...
Takuya nodded and closed his eyes.
"Agunimon?"
Yes Takuya?
"I-I want to give my soul to you...I can't stay here anymore...Koji and the others have all gone, and the other spirits have been taken by Grumblemon...."
Are you sure you want this Takuya...?
Takuya's heart jerked upward in his chest. "W-what do you mean?"
I sense doubt in your heart Takuya... You don't want to believe Koji's dead...so...then don't...You don't know for a fact that his heart was stopped...
Takuya felt his heart pounding, in his chest. "You mean...Koji could just be unconscious?!?"
And....you could have been dreaming...
Alamon growled and dropped down from her hiding place in the shadows.
"VENENOMON! HE KNOWS THE WOLF BOY IS ALIVE!"
The child of light felt joy swell up in his heart. Takuya knew that Koji was still alive, and that his supposed 'death' he had seen was all just a dream...a nightmare more like it...and then, within a split second he figured it all out.
Takuya's brown eyes snapped open and he gave the hooded figure a look of pure hatred. "Venenomon! The digimon from my...YOU! YOU POISONED ME!"
The poisonous digimon lifted her hood, revealing herself and cackled. "Of course I did. It got you and all your friends here...I must tell you that Koji was soooo worried about you... oh the others were too...but..."
Venenomon smiled sinisterly at Koji. "He likes you too Takuya...and these are the last moments you'll spend together...Alamon!" The bat digimon looked over questioningly at Venenomon. "You can have your fun now."
Alamon smiled mischievously and rose back up into the air. She flew over to Takuya her smile turning from mischievous, to one of pure evil... The bat digimon reached out her and pointed one finger at Takuya's detector. The screen suddenly went black.
TAKUYA! SHE'S.... TRYING......TO....CONTROL ME!
"AGUNIMON!" the child of fire yelled, as his detector burnt his fingers, forcing Takuya to let the detector go, and instead of falling to the ground, it hovered in the air.
"Now Alamon, release Koji from your vapor..." Venenomon ordered, a sinister smile still on her face. "After all... Takuya has to listen to his screams..."
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Ardermon stood over the two digimon that had been guarding her. "Now...you two are going to tell me where the other children are."
The braver one of the two spoke up. "T-There in the room, d-down that hall..."
The Angel of fire smiled at them and nodded. "Thank you very much boys. Buh bye!" She got up and ran to the door.
Hang on Takuya, Koji...hang on...
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"KOJI!!" Takuya yelled, turning around so that he faced him. The child of light suddenly found himself able to move. He snapped opens his eyes, and looked over at the child of flame.
"Takuya! I-" Koji started to say something, but Alamon cut him off.
"Sorry Wolfie, But I've got to cut your good bye short. AGUNIMON! Attack the child of light!"
Suddenly Takuya's detector glowed bright red, and a swirl of flames flew out of the screen...heading straight for it's target...Koji...The child of fire's eyes widened and he sprinted over, skidding to a halt in front of Koji.
"I'm not going to watch him die again!" Takuya yelled.
Venenomon's eyes widened, and she screamed. "ALAMON STOP THE SPIRIT! WITHOUT THE CHILD'S BODY THE SPIRIT WILL BECOME INACTIVE!!"
"I can't stop the spirit!!" Alamon screamed back, eyes wide and filled with horror.
"Once it's been told to attack it won't stop until it hits something!"
Takuya looked back at Koji, his arms spread wide. The child of light tried to say something but Takuya beat him to the punch. "Koji... I love you...I always have...save the digital world...remember me..."
The huge rush of fire swirled around Takuya swallowing him up a slight smile appearing on his face...
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Disclaimer: I'M GOING TO OWN DIGIMON! As soon as I teach my dog to talk...
A/n: ::Smiles satisfied:: yep.... I like that chapter, so much angst ::nods::
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Bubblegirl: ::nods:: Yep stupid evil digimon, ::sniffles:: Takuya now Knows that Koji likes him...but is it too late? ::sobs::
Angel yame:.......er...heehee I'm sorry.... I think I killed him. I Don't like suspense either...but it's really fun to write ^-^
KittyDuo195: Hey my other half I'm glad you love this story, and everything else you love about this story. I'm writing more ^-^ heehee
Midnight Shadow:...Koji said some more bad words ^-^ Icedevimon.... DOES SOUND LIKE ELVIS! AHHHH! The next chapter is on the way buddy!
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alaska_anime_freek: ^-^ I think Both of the things you named are at the same worth. I'm sorry about making you wait so long.... and I'm sorry for the cliffy on this chapter ^-^
LilxAznxDragonz: I'm glad you love this story, and I'm trying to update more but heehee I'm not doing a good job of it ^-^
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Splash: ^-^ ::glomps:: YOU REVIEWED! O_O You just ate my bad guys...er...girls I mean ^-^
Mochi-pon: ^-^ I updated and Takuya and Koji may be getting together... ^-^
Lady Moon: ::stares at her collapsed form:: er....You gonna be ok over there? :;blinks::
Sora: I may kill someone off....^-^.....I may already have and there maybe a happy ending ::nods::
PrincessSwifty: ^^ I'm going to be killed by Koji huh? WELL IF HE KILLS ME THEN YOU'LL NEVER KNOW IF TAKUYA LIVED OR SOMETHING! ::Runs away too:: I don't wanna be near him right now ::hides::
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"He's going to give up his soul to the flame, even if you die at his hand." Venenomon purred, gently touching Takuya's head.
"He'll never see you again.... even in death."
Koji growled lowly, and glared at Venenomon, with pure, unfaltering hate in his eyes. Venenomon merely smiled, and plucked the vines away from Takuya's chest; and the thick plants fell to the ground with a loud thump.
"What are you doing?!" Alamon hissed, glaring at the poison digimon with anger. Venenomon glanced at her partner, returning to her task, still removing the vines one at a time.
"He can't have these plants on his chest...after all," she smiled wickedly, and shot a glance at Koji. "He has to say good bye to his love."
"YOU FUCKING BITCH!" Koji yelled at the top of his lungs. He struggled against the vines again, only succeeding in driving the thorns deeper into his body. Koji groaned in pain as his eyes started to close, beginning to feel weak from the loss of blood.
"Now, now Wolf boy..." Venenomon cooed, turning her gaze to the bat like digimon. "We can't have you dying on us yet. Alamon use the stopper vapor!"
Alamon sighed in slight annoyance and raised her arms up. "Paralyzing Mist!"
Koji felt splashes of cold liquid against his skin, and suddenly found himself unable to move...paralyzed...his eyes were closed, unwilling to open...
Venenomon cackled and walked over to Koji.
"You poor, poor creature," she hissed, a sinister smile appearing on her face. "I'm going to break you with one defining swoop. You'll lose your crush and your spirit before the sun rises tomorrow."
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Darkness...sweet blissful darkness was all Takuya saw, felt, and heard. He was lying in his sanctuary, his quiet place. Suffering from all of life's little torments and pains, his memories taunting him with images of his friends.
"Tommy...Zoe...JP....I let all of you down...I didn't come in time...but...Koji...I should have helped you...even if you would have hated me...you'd still be here....to see your family again...," the child of flame thought, tears still streaking down his cheeks. "It's as though... I played God...deciding if you all lived...or died."
'I'd rather die...then be saved by a ....Faggot...'
Takuya winced, even in his thoughts, those words that Koji had spoken, were dripping in hatred. The child of fire pulled his knees to his chest and hugged them tightly. Takuya felt himself being pulled to reality. He closed his eyes and let two more tears slide down his cheeks.
"Koji...I'm sorry..."
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Tenchi slowly opened her eyes, and sat up. She was in a simple steel cage, with two digimon guarding the door. The angel of fire rolled her eyes and sighed.
These stupid creatures, she thought while she got to her feet. They really don't know who they're dealing with...
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Koji's mind was screaming, as he tried to get his body to move, unfortunately, he had no such luck. He remained hanging in the grips of the vines.
"Only a few more moments Koji....then you will hear the fire's choice." Venenomon's voice hissed. The child of light struggled, wanting to let out a growl of disgust at the evil digimon that threatened Takuya's life but no matter how hard he tried, he still remained limp in the vines.
Venenomon looked over at the milky white face of Takuya from her position beside the wall and smiled. The brunette's dull, void eyes slowly closed. Seconds later a soft groan came from his parted lips, and instantly Koji knew Takuya had woken. The child of fire's eyes opened revealing two cocoa brown orbs. Slowly, Takuya sat up and looked around, his eyes fell on Tommy, JP, and Zoe. He gasped softly, tears in his eyes.
"No...Koji..."
Takuya looked over at the child of light, and covered his mouth to stifle a sob. Koji wanted so very badly to break free of the vines and run to Takuya. To bury his face in that mess of wild brown hair and confess everything, but because of Alamon's vapor, he was forced to remain stuck on the wall, trapped by the vines...
"No... oh gods no...KOJI!" The child of flame screamed letting the tears fall freely. Koji felt his stomach squirm with guilt.
If I'd told him sooner...he would have never doubted my feelings for him. Koji thought.
Takuya jumped off the stone tablet and ran over to the limp Koji, tripping over the think plants that littered the ground. The child of flame stopped right in front of Koji and reached out a hand, gently stroking the fallen locks of black hair.
"Koji...I-" Takuya's voice caught in his throat. He withdrew his hand, letting the tears roll down his cheeks. Venenomon slowly stepped toward the child of fire.
"Are these your friends, human?" She asked, resting a hand on Takuya's shoulder. The brunette looked up, but couldn't see Venenomon's face because of the hood casting shadow over her. Takuya opened his mouth to say something but found his voice silenced. He nodded slowly, looking away from the hooded figure.
"I understand you hold the spirit of the legendary warrior of fire..."
She said quietly, gripping Takuya's shoulder lightly. "Lady Ophanimon has informed me that if you wish to give up your duty. She would understand. After all..." Venenomon paused. "You've lost all of them..."
Takuya faced the disguised Venenomon, "What will happen...to the spirit?" He questioned. Venenomon fidgeted for a moment, uncertain of how to reply.
"The spirit will be set to a new child... and he or she will help get the rest of the spirits back." Venenomon said leading Takuya back to the stone tablet.
"But my spirit isn't strong enough to beat, Grumblemon on its own." Takuya countered, sending a quick glare at the digimon.
"You could make it stronger..." Venenomon said softly. "By giving it your data, or soul to the spirit of flame. I'm sure it would take you out of your misery and the spirit will be strong enough to defeat the dark warriors."
Takuya looked up at her and blinked, the glare he had sent her way disappearing as a look of curiosity appeared in his brown eyes.
"How do I give up my soul to the spirit of flame?"
Venenomon smiled. "I've already got him. All you have to do is tell the spirit you wish to make it stronger...and tell it the reason you think you shouldn't remain on this world."
TAKUYA!! SHE'S LYING! DON'T LISTEN TO HER! Koji's mind screamed, wishing that Takuya could hear him...
He didn't want Takuya to die-not without knowing that he, child of light, truly did love him.
Takuya's gaze fell to the floor. This way he wouldn't have to spill any blood, and he'd still be helping to save the digital world. "Alright, I'll do it."
Venenomon smiled, and handed him his detector. "Just talk to the spirit. I will not be able to hear what he says in return, so feel free to tell it anything."
Koji hopped within his heart that Takuya would see through the trick that Venenomon was playing him, and stay alive. Please Takuya...Please...
Takuya nodded and closed his eyes.
"Agunimon?"
Yes Takuya?
"I-I want to give my soul to you...I can't stay here anymore...Koji and the others have all gone, and the other spirits have been taken by Grumblemon...."
Are you sure you want this Takuya...?
Takuya's heart jerked upward in his chest. "W-what do you mean?"
I sense doubt in your heart Takuya... You don't want to believe Koji's dead...so...then don't...You don't know for a fact that his heart was stopped...
Takuya felt his heart pounding, in his chest. "You mean...Koji could just be unconscious?!?"
And....you could have been dreaming...
Alamon growled and dropped down from her hiding place in the shadows.
"VENENOMON! HE KNOWS THE WOLF BOY IS ALIVE!"
The child of light felt joy swell up in his heart. Takuya knew that Koji was still alive, and that his supposed 'death' he had seen was all just a dream...a nightmare more like it...and then, within a split second he figured it all out.
Takuya's brown eyes snapped open and he gave the hooded figure a look of pure hatred. "Venenomon! The digimon from my...YOU! YOU POISONED ME!"
The poisonous digimon lifted her hood, revealing herself and cackled. "Of course I did. It got you and all your friends here...I must tell you that Koji was soooo worried about you... oh the others were too...but..."
Venenomon smiled sinisterly at Koji. "He likes you too Takuya...and these are the last moments you'll spend together...Alamon!" The bat digimon looked over questioningly at Venenomon. "You can have your fun now."
Alamon smiled mischievously and rose back up into the air. She flew over to Takuya her smile turning from mischievous, to one of pure evil... The bat digimon reached out her and pointed one finger at Takuya's detector. The screen suddenly went black.
TAKUYA! SHE'S.... TRYING......TO....CONTROL ME!
"AGUNIMON!" the child of fire yelled, as his detector burnt his fingers, forcing Takuya to let the detector go, and instead of falling to the ground, it hovered in the air.
"Now Alamon, release Koji from your vapor..." Venenomon ordered, a sinister smile still on her face. "After all... Takuya has to listen to his screams..."
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Ardermon stood over the two digimon that had been guarding her. "Now...you two are going to tell me where the other children are."
The braver one of the two spoke up. "T-There in the room, d-down that hall..."
The Angel of fire smiled at them and nodded. "Thank you very much boys. Buh bye!" She got up and ran to the door.
Hang on Takuya, Koji...hang on...
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"KOJI!!" Takuya yelled, turning around so that he faced him. The child of light suddenly found himself able to move. He snapped opens his eyes, and looked over at the child of flame.
"Takuya! I-" Koji started to say something, but Alamon cut him off.
"Sorry Wolfie, But I've got to cut your good bye short. AGUNIMON! Attack the child of light!"
Suddenly Takuya's detector glowed bright red, and a swirl of flames flew out of the screen...heading straight for it's target...Koji...The child of fire's eyes widened and he sprinted over, skidding to a halt in front of Koji.
"I'm not going to watch him die again!" Takuya yelled.
Venenomon's eyes widened, and she screamed. "ALAMON STOP THE SPIRIT! WITHOUT THE CHILD'S BODY THE SPIRIT WILL BECOME INACTIVE!!"
"I can't stop the spirit!!" Alamon screamed back, eyes wide and filled with horror.
"Once it's been told to attack it won't stop until it hits something!"
Takuya looked back at Koji, his arms spread wide. The child of light tried to say something but Takuya beat him to the punch. "Koji... I love you...I always have...save the digital world...remember me..."
The huge rush of fire swirled around Takuya swallowing him up a slight smile appearing on his face...
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Disclaimer: I'M GOING TO OWN DIGIMON! As soon as I teach my dog to talk...
A/n: ::Smiles satisfied:: yep.... I like that chapter, so much angst ::nods::
OK! ^-^ not many people caught my question at the end of chapter 8 but I'm still giving out the plushies. ^-^ Digital Dreamer and Midnight Shadow! ^-^ FIRE ANGEL PLUSHIES FOR YOU!
KellyQ: Thanks for the ten/ten! ^-^
Digitaldreamer: I Hope you loved this chapter too! and ::hands you a plushie of Ardermon:: ^-^ heehee
Silent Angel: Thanks Beta buddy! Hey you're going to have A LOT more reviews then me. The climax ::cackles:: Venenomon and Alamon really have it coming bad. ^-^
dna: ^-^ I'm glad you like this last chappie! Hope to see your review!
Bubblegirl: ::nods:: Yep stupid evil digimon, ::sniffles:: Takuya now Knows that Koji likes him...but is it too late? ::sobs::
Angel yame:.......er...heehee I'm sorry.... I think I killed him. I Don't like suspense either...but it's really fun to write ^-^
KittyDuo195: Hey my other half I'm glad you love this story, and everything else you love about this story. I'm writing more ^-^ heehee
Midnight Shadow:...Koji said some more bad words ^-^ Icedevimon.... DOES SOUND LIKE ELVIS! AHHHH! The next chapter is on the way buddy!
Redrum: ::sniffles:: Koji was too late...or was he O-o heehee REVIEWING IS WHAT YOU DO BEST BUDDY, I must agree ^-^!
alaska_anime_freek: ^-^ I think Both of the things you named are at the same worth. I'm sorry about making you wait so long.... and I'm sorry for the cliffy on this chapter ^-^
LilxAznxDragonz: I'm glad you love this story, and I'm trying to update more but heehee I'm not doing a good job of it ^-^
Crystal Ketchum: I'm glad you loved the last chapter and I hope you enjoy this chapter
Splash: ^-^ ::glomps:: YOU REVIEWED! O_O You just ate my bad guys...er...girls I mean ^-^
Mochi-pon: ^-^ I updated and Takuya and Koji may be getting together... ^-^
Lady Moon: ::stares at her collapsed form:: er....You gonna be ok over there? :;blinks::
Sora: I may kill someone off....^-^.....I may already have and there maybe a happy ending ::nods::
PrincessSwifty: ^^ I'm going to be killed by Koji huh? WELL IF HE KILLS ME THEN YOU'LL NEVER KNOW IF TAKUYA LIVED OR SOMETHING! ::Runs away too:: I don't wanna be near him right now ::hides::
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