[b]Author's Note:[/b] A bit of a WARNING, this chapter contains discussion
of and slight homosexual behavior. Also a violent weapon is used on a kid,
plus quite a bit of swearing during arguments.
And on another note, hooray for this ezcode crap!
[b]Previously:[/b] Desiree revealed her dirty self and she and her partner Devidramon attacked the Chosen, imprisoning Ace, Arik, Allison and Earnest in the Desolate Server. Lee, Kevin and Nathan snuck into her room and became friends with her laptop, finding out she was once one of the seven guardians. They got a 45 minute access into the Desolate Server which they used to find Kevin and Nathan's partners! Jijimon and Musyamon! They battled Matt and TK while Lee rescued the Chosen! Right at the moment of return, Matt and Garurumon took Jijimon and Musyamon's spots in returning! So they got trapped in the Desolate Server. Poor Nathan and Kevin...
[u][b]Heroes No More, Chapter Thirteen: The Unveiling[/b][/u]
-------------------------------------- Set in on a dark area, somewhere deep into the mountains. The cover of night hides any activity that could be taking place here, and does it well. Every movement made blends in with the shadows, as if no one is there at all. But there is...
"It works...", gasps a female voice. Surprised at first, then changing to excited. The girl steps up from the ground and holds a small bird in her palm. She withdraws the bud of a flower from it's tiny feathered body, but the stem has disappeared, melting itself into it's insides.
"Fly.", she commands. The bird, obediently, flutters into the air in front of her face. She grins and pulls out another flower.
"They work. Permanent slavery... not just the influence of my Dark Necklaces. These can't be removed.", says Desiree, pocketing the flower and turning to walk away. The bird flutters off, not being needed anymore. And Desiree pulls out another object. A Digi-Egg.
"Time to play god.", she said, "And whoever I play with is going to be extremely lucky..."
-------------------- The next day, Yakaishi High School:
Lee enters English class, his first block today. He sits in his desk and throws his bag beside it, then reaches in, pulling out a comb and rummages it through his hair, trying to fix it.
"This is what I get for helping Jenna fix her blow-dryer, geez...", muttered Lee. Fixing his hair about three times and finally satisfied, he puts the comb back. Kevin walks into the class and slumps down next to Lee, though he says nothing.
[i]Aye... Kevin doesn't look too happy. Then again, I wouldn't be if anything happened to Kokuwamon.[/i] Lee shifted in his desk and turned to say something to Kevin, then turned back, pretending to look for something in his back. [i] Great. I have no idea what to say. I'm not used to giving sup-- [/i]
"I know you feel bad for me. Well don't.", said Kevin, staring blankly at his desk. The expression Lee read on his face was not an angry one, but a sad one.
"Look, Kev...", began Lee.
"It was my fault Jijimon didn't make it through. I should've stayed there with him. Went through WITH him. But I didn't. I'm the worst Chosen around..."
[i]I'm not even sure he IS a Chosen... but he doesn't need to know that.[/i] Lee sighed. "Kev, it's not your fault. I'll get Matt for ya, don't worry."
[i]If I can handle him, that is...[/i]
"Yo! Leeah!", shouted a voice, making a mockery of Lee's name. Lee looked up to see a familiar face with the most expensive clothes money could buy. [i]Hell, James probably has his own private tailor. [/i]
"What do you want, James?", asked Lee. James grabbed Lee by the collar of his shirt and threw him out of his desk. Lee landed hard on the ground.
"I want revenge. That's what I want.", stated James. He stood over Lee as he stood up and then shoved him again. Kevin jumped out of his seat and grabbed James' arm, twisting it behind his back.
"Leave Lee alone.", breathed Kevin, angrily. James smiled.
"Or you'll do what?", asked James. "You don't even have the authority to touch me. Let go, or I'll make you."
Kevin hesitated, and that was all the incentive James wanted. He turned and punched Kevin hard in the gut. Lee got ready to jump in, but had second thoughts. [i]What'll Allison think? [/i]
Lee looked back at Allison, who sat in the back corner of the room. She shook her head no. Lee begrudgingly nodded, not wanting to upset his girlfriend. He lowered his fists.
"Is poor baby Lee scared?", asked James. "Listening to your boyfriend back there isn't a guy thing to do."
[i]That's it![/i] Lee slugged James in the face, making the boy stagger and fall into the wall. James wiped blood from his jaw and tackled Lee! They fell backwards into a desk, shoving it over. The blonde girl in it shrieked and jumped out as the two boys went at each others throats. The whole class's attention was drawn when suddenly...
"Mr. Trainer! Mr. Willington!", shouted the angriest voice of them all. Lee and James looked to see Mr. Johnson standing in the doorway, looking infuriated. He threw the stack of papers he had on the floor and walked over to them, pulling them off the ground.
"I arrive to class five minutes late because I had to photocopy today's verb assignment and you start a fight!?", shouted the teacher. His grey hair made him look even older than he actually is, and this state of rage didn't help him much either. Neither Lee or James responded.
"Well, this is the third time this month that you two have scuffled! Detention for a week! Now both of you get to your seats! Or I'm cracking skulls.", threatened the man. James pushed himself away and headed to his seat. Lee adjusted the blonde girl's desk and then sat in his own, angry and frustrated.
---------------------------- Later on:
Lee shuffled out of the hallway into the detention room. The teacher, Ms Kendra, didn't even look up from her desk as he walked in. He sighed and sat in a desk in the front row. James was two rows adjacent to him, fiddling with a pen. He glared at Lee as if it was his fault.
[i]It's going to be a loooong hour. Man, Allison didn't seem too pleased with me earlier. I hope she's not mad... bah, she's not. She never is. Hmmm... now I wonder. Kevin and Nathan are really sad they lost their partners. They think it's their fault, but it's not. I'll have to sneak into Desiree's room and talk to the Guardian again... [/i]
"Oh... it's not proper...", muttered a voice. Lee looked to see James, with his head buried in his arm, talking to himself. He couldn't make out everything though.
"...why won't it stop...?", muttered James. He then began crying, but then saw Lee looking at him and wiped the tears away and went back to playing with the pen.
[i]What? Is he like, abused by his parents or something? Don't let me start feeling sorry for James...[/i] Lee sighed and looked at his enemy. [i]Damnit.[/i]
-------------------------- Earnest's Cabin:
Earnest arrives home and hangs up his coat on the coat-rack. He enters the living room and throws his socks on the rug, and flops onto the couch. He looks up to see Leila standing over him.
"Rough night?", she asked.
"Tell me about it... I never realized how long it would take to get back here. Especially when you don't know where the hell you're going.", he groaned. She shook her head and turned to leave.
"Oh, Leila... I've got a question for you..."
Leila froze in her tracks. "What?"
"What was last night all about? With you rushing away? And what do you know about the Guardians and the Shadow? More than you're telling me...", asked Earnest, curiously.
"Err, nothing Earnest. I know nothing.", she lied, but not very convincingly. "Right now we have to locate Deiree and stop her, once and for all!"
Leila headed into the kitchen, her bushy tail waving around behind her. Earnest looked at her ominously.
"Alright. But we won't avoid this forever...", said Earnest, before falling off the couch. "Ow!"
--------------------------- After school:
James stormed out the front doors and headed down the street, looking rather upset. Lee poked his head out the door and watched him go. Nathan, who stayed after school, poked his head out too.
"Why are we watching your mortal enemy walk down the street? You gonna jump him?", asked Nathan.
"No... I'm going on a spy mission. Want to come?", asked Lee. He looked at Nathan, who didn't look interested.
"I'm still not in a very good mood, Lee. You go ahead...", sighed Nathan. Nathan left to go get his bike as Lee followed James down the street. James took a bunch of back alleys, seemingly knowing where he was headed.
[i]Where could he be going that he wants no one to see him?[/i] Lee followed him through alleys, gutters, backways, sidestreets and whatever the hell other words I can think of to call them. Eventually, James ended up at a big building on the east side of town.
[i]The Georgia Chapel? Why would he go here? He's not religious... I think.[/i]
James entered the building. Lee hesitated for a moment and then approached the steps. He carefully climbed them. Shuddering, he opened the door. [i]I can do this...[/i]
He looked into the building. Down beyond the rows of pus he saw James donning a white robe and gold sash, James glared at him.
"Why are you here?", he demanded with heavy emphasis on the word 'you'. Lee shrugged.
"Dunno. In the neighborhood?", said Lee. James glared again and pulled the sash around his waist. He then ignored Lee and went about, putting song books in the pus. Lee walked over to him.
"So this is where you hang out. Pretty fancy, I suppose. I used to go here..."
"Why don't you keep up with your tradition of not coming here?", asked James. Lee back up a bit as James passed him, then followed him.
"James... I was wondering. Something."
"What?!"
"Is the priest here still Father Flannigan?", asked Lee. James hesitated to answer.
"Of course I'm still here Lee. Why would I be, my child?", asked a voice. A hand was put on Lee's shoulder. Lee looked up to see a smiling face of the priest, Father Flannigan. Lee stepped away from the father.
[i]Now I know what gets James' fire roaring...[/i] thought Lee. He glared at Father Flannigan and turned to leave. The Father touched him on the shoulder again.
"Will you be staying for mass?", he asked.
Lee bottled up everything he felt inside, including his urge to turn around and punch the man. "No. I don't go to church."
With that, Lee left, holding back the tears threatening to fall down his face.
-------------------------- Later that night, Lee's room:
Lee's room was hurriedly cleaned, as the presence of Allison was there. Not a perfect clean-up, but sufficient enough. Allison, wearing a purple v-neck and a pair of dark blue jeans, folded her arms in disapproval.
"Lee, you know that you shouldn't get into fights with James. He's stronger than you are.", scolded Allison. Lee seemed distracted, but nodded his head in agreement. Allison unfolded her arms and gave Lee a hug. He whimpered a little bit, going for the sympathy approach.
"Aww. You're so stupid.", she said.
"You like it.", he replied. He kissed her, but it still seemed as if he was distracted. She pushed him back a little bit, though they remained in their embrace.
"What's been bugging you? Is it James?"
"No... it's not that...", he muttered.
"Then what?", she asked. He shook his head no, deciding not to tell her.
"You know... in a relationship, you aren't supposed to keep secrets.", she asked.
"This doesn't concern the relationship.", he said. She turned away from him and picked up Octopimon, who was playing with Kokuwamon on the floor.
"When you're ready to tell me things, call me.", she said and left. Lee sat on his bed, unmoving. Kokuwamon sighed.
[i]Damn.[/i]
-------------------------- The Next Morning:
Lee rose with the sun. He fell out of bed and landed on Kokuwamon, who yelled at him for a little bit. Lee picked him up, put him in the bed and told him he could sleep there.
"But, I don't wanna sleep! I want to come with you! You're gone everyday!", protested Kokuwamon. Lee shook his head no, but Kokuwamon stared at him.
[i]Oh, come on. Don't give me that look...[/i]
Kokuwamon continued staring.
"Ok, fine. You can come. I'm not going to school this morning anyway.", sighed Lee, throwing a coat on.
"Then where are we going...?", asked Kokuwamon.
"Church."
----------------------- Georgia Chapel:
Lee and Kokuwamon stood at the bottom of the stairs leading up to the front door. Lee, with some difficulty began walking up them. Kokuwamon was hopping up at a fast pace.
"Oh, come on Lee! I know you can walk faster than that!", he said. Kokuwamon landed at the top. Lee, with his hands in his pockets reached the top and moved towards the door.
"You wait here. I won't be long.", he said. Kokuwamon obeyed and stood outside as Lee opened the huge door and entered the church. He glanced around curiously, as if he was looking for something.
"Ah, Lee Trainer.", said a voice. Lee turned to his left and saw Father Flannigan standing there, arms crossed over his chest. Lee glared at him. "What brings you here?"
"Look. I want you to stop doing... what you do to James! It really messes the kid up!", shouted Lee, trying to sound brave. The Father smiled.
"James is a perfectly healthy and fine boy.", he said.
"Yeah, but you're giving him serious issues. Now you stop, or I'll call the police! I'm serious...", threatened Lee.
"Oh, you will, Mr. Trainer? Well, there is no evidence.", said Father Flannigan.
"I'll get James to testify."
"He won't. He's too scared."
Lee glared. "We'll see about that."
Lee turned to leave, but Father Flannigan grabbed the back of his jacket and pulled him back.
"You should be scared too.", said the Father, in a voice that made Lee sick. Lee turned around and punched the man in the stomach!
"I'm not afraid of you... not anymore...", said Lee, glaring Father Flannigan right in the face. Lee turned and threw the doors open, walking down the steps. Kokuwamon hopped after him. Father Flannigan looked up and saw Kokuwamon.
"What the... that is not one of god's creatures...", gasped the Father. Then he got a dark look on his face. "Hmmm..."
------------------------ After School, in the park:
James sat alone on a bunch in the middle of the park, throwing stones into the pond. Lee, Arik, Ace and their Digimon happened to stroll into the same park.
"Oh my god... it's James.", gasped Arik. Lee smiled slightly.
[i]Perfect. This is my chance to make good with him.[/i] Lee began to walk in his direction.
"Whoa! You're going to talk to him?! You hate him! He hates you!", protested Arik. Lee didn't listen. Arik sighed and told the three Digimon to go hide in the bushes. He and Ace followed Lee, but stayed a good few steps behind, waiting for a scuffle to start.
"Hey James.", said Lee, looking over the bench. James looked up at him.
"What do you want?", asked James, rather annoyed.
"Just to talk.", replied Lee. [i]This isn't going to be easy...[/i]
James didn't respond. He threw another rock into the pond. Lee sighed and gathered up his courage. "Look, James... I know what Father Flannigan has been doing to you."
James seemed to tense up.
"It's okay James... now I want you to come with me so we can report him to the proper author--"
"No!", hissed James. "I- I can't!"
"Why not?", asked Lee, curiously. James hung his head, his expression softened.
"I'm afraid... ashamed...", he muttered. Lee sighed, he lifted his arm and then put back on the bench.
"You're like how I used to be then...", said Lee. James was surprised by this comment.
"What... do you mean...?"
"James. When I was little... I too, was an altar boy at that church. One day, Father Flannigan asked me to stay after service and help him sort the storage room.", explained Lee. He sighed, looked into the pond, and went on. "I was honored. To be chosen over all the other kids. When we went in there though... he came up behind me... and he started rubbing me... and, erm, well... I bet you can guess what happened after that. I vowed I would never go to that place again. Ever."
James stared on in awe.
"That's the same that he's been doing to you, isn't it?"
James nodded, hesitantly.
"Then let's go alert the authorities! He has to be punished for the things he's done to me, you, and god knows how many others!", said Lee. James nodded and stood up from the bench.
"You know, Lee... I was so confused over the past months... I think that's why I've been such an ass to you...", muttered James. "I'm sorry."
[i]This is like a dream. No more James to worry about! Now we gotta get to the police station...[/i] Lee nodded and they turned around to go meet Ace and Arik, when suddenly...
"That's a touching moment, ain't it, girls?", asked a voice. It was female, and crude.
"Desiree.", said Lee. [i]Crap. Perfect timing, bitch.[/i]
Lee, Ace and Arik all ran in her direction and stopped a few meters short of her, as Devidramon was looming over her shoulder. James screamed when he saw Devidramon.
"What the hell is that?!", he exclaimed.
"James! Go hide somewhere!", shouted Lee. But it was too late. Devidramon leapt over and snatched him up, thrusting and kicking. Lee and co gasped.
"That's it!", shouted Lee. "We're gonna stop you!"
"I think my new friend might have something to say about that.", smirked Dezzy, twirling her raspberry colored hair. "Oh, Tommy!"
A boy, no older than them, with short brown hair and a dark necklace stepped out next to Desiree. He gave an evil smile as if he looked down at them. A gigantic silver Dinosaur Digimon appeared out from the trees and stood behind him.
"...you have to be kidding me...", muttered Ace. Lee fumbled for his D- Volver.
{PROFILE: Redfield, Tom}
Server: Asuka Server
Known Relatives: Grandfather, Grandmother
Device Type: None
Functions: Digivolve to Champion, Ultimate
Partner: RedAgumon-Tyrannomon-MetalTyrannomon-WarTyrannomon
- Tom is one of the super-powerful Chosen from Asuka Server. He is an adventurous type and has a strong bond with RedAgumon. He defeated the Digimon Weapon, the secondary of all that was evil in their Server. He then lost RedAgumon to Chris, another Chosen.
{END PROFILE}
"Who cares about him! What about the big guy?", asked Ace.
"I'm getting to it!", shouted Lee.
{{{OPPONENT ANALYSIS}}} Name: MetalTyrannomon Level: Ultimate Type: Virus Partner: Redfield, Tom Attack: Blaze Blast - MetalTyrannomon is a highly destructive Digimon with devastating attacks. His skin is tough as armor! {{{END ANALYSIS}}}
Lee looked Tyrannomon over.
"Think you two can handle him?", he asked.
"Yeah. Leave it to us.", whined Arik.
"Thanks guys!", said Lee, running off in Desiree's direction.
"I was JOKING!", shouted Arik. Tom pointed in their direction and Tyrannomon went charging at them.
"Shit! Digivolve!", shouted Ace.
{{{DIGIVOLUTION}}}
"Bouncemon...Digivolve to..."
Bouncemon exploded with energy and began to spin around rapidly until he unfolded into a larger, black Digimon with four wheeled legs. His head extended out of his body and glanced around, before firing out of a cannon into the air.
"...RACERMON!!!"
{{{END DIGIVOLUTION}}}
{{{DIGIVOLUTION}}}
"DemiTyrannomon...Digivolve to..."
DemiTyrannomon became encased in a ball of fire, which almost doubled it's size. Two wings and a tail erupted from it, until two claws and a head slashed their way out! He reared back and roared.
"DRAGONMON!!!"
{{{END DIGIVOLUTION}}}
Dragonmon leapt at MetalTyrannomon, slugging him in his huge, thick head. MetalTyrannomon grumbled and smashed Dragonmon with his huge tail, sending the Dragon flying into the ground. Racermon sped at him and leapt, firing paralysis grenades at him. They hit on impact, stunning him slightly, but he targeted Racermon as he landed.
"Nuclear Missile!", he shouted, launching a huge missile at Racermon. Racermon kicked it into full gear and sped between his legs, and avoided the blast. Dragonmon pulled himself off the ground.
"Dragon Inferno!!", he shouted, concentrating the fire beam directly on MetalTyrannomon's face.
"This is gonna be bad...", muttered Ace.
----------------------------
"Put James down!", shouted Lee.
"Make me.", responded Dez. Lee glared at her.
"Kokuwamon! Digivolve!", he shouted. Kokuwamon nodded and leapt in front of Devidramon.
{{{DIGIVOLUTION}}}
"Kokuwamon!!! Digivolve to..."
Kokuwamon grew about three times his normal size. He grew huge metallic pincers, and his body became shaped like a huge four-legged bug. Two wings that resembled jet wings bursted out of his back and his eyes glew red. He was covered with ancient inscriptions of Digi-code.
"...TECKUWAGAMON!!!"
{{{END DIGIVOLUTION}}}
TecKuwagamon bounded of the ground and leapt at Devidramon! He tackled the dark dragon and they tumbled over. Devidramon dropped James, who landed hard on the ground, unconscious. Lee went to run to his aid, but Desiree tripped him.
"Ugh! What do you want with him?! Haven't you brought enough of my friends into this?!", asked Lee. Desiree smiled.
"He's not your friend. And things between you two are about to become worse..."
"How?"
"With this.", she said, almost triumphantly. She held a black colored flower in her hand...
---------------------------- "Fire Blast II!", shouted MetalTyrannomon. He blasted fire all over Dragonmon and Racermon!
"Oh no! Our Digimon!", shouted Arik, in despair. Ace glared at Tom, who was laughing.
"That's it, ya fruit...", muttered Ace. He ran at Tom and tackled him, punching him. Tom grinned and punched back and they began rolling around.
"Oy. Like that's going to help.", groaned Arik. He looked over at the ball of fire. "Come on guys... get out of there..."
---------------------------- "What's that?", inquired Lee, about the flower. Desiree blew on it gently, making it spin in her hand.
"My new toy...", she said, innocently. "Time to test it!"
Her innocent expression turned to one of evil as she hurled the flower at the semi-conscious James. It struck right into his heart and began to ebb dark electricity out of it as it buried itself into him!
"Oh my god...", gasped Lee.
Allison and Earnest, with Octopimon and Leila ran onto the scene, to see the dark electricity spurting out of James as the flower melded into him. Their jaws dropped.
"What the hell!?", shouted Earnest. "Stop her!"
"It's too late! Whatever the hell she's done, it's done!", screamed Lee, in horror. James's eyes turned to an evil gaze, and he stared at Lee. Desiree pulled another thing out of her pocket and hurled it at James, who caught it easily. A Digi-Egg.
"There. I've got my own personal man-slave! Ahahaha!", she shouted, triumphantly. "He was easiest to pick in his moment of weakness..."
"This is bad...", muttered Lee. MetalTyrannomon roared out and smashed Dragonmon aside! He crash-landed hard into the ground near Lee. Lee tugged on the collar of his shirt. [i]This is getting too risky... WAY too risky...[/i]
"James! Whatever hold Desiree has on you can be broken! Remember? We made friends!", shouted Lee. But his shouts fell on deaf ears. James just stared blankly at him.
"Friends.", he said. Lee was beginning to get a little creeped out.
MetalTyrannomon smashed Racermon with his tail. Racermon flew into a tree, hitting it at full force! The tree snapped in half and Racermon collapsed to the ground and de-digivolved into Bouncemon. Tom and Ace were still rolling around in the dirt, fighting each other.
"James! Come on! We were going to sue for Father Flannigan's sexually harassing you!", shouted Lee. This time, James glared at him.
"No.", said James, with an angry tone. He pulled something out of his pocket, Lee couldn't quite see what it was, and ran at Lee. Earnest recognized it instantly!
"Lee! Run! He's got a knife!", shouted Earnest.
"He's got a whaa?!", replied Lee. He turned to run, but it was too late, James had stabbed him directly in the stomach! Lee coughed out blood and fell onto the ground.
"Oooh! This is interesting.", squealed Desiree.
"Lee!", screamed Earnest. Allison twitched in rage at the sight of her fallen boyfriend. She screamed and ran over to James and kicked him directly in the balls! James made a gurgle noise and fell over forwards, clutching his balls. Allison pulled out her D-Volver!
{{{DIGIVOLUTION}}}
"Octopimon!!! Digivolve to..."
A swirl of purple light surrounds Octopimon as the tiny octopus expands into a standard-size octopus. More of a circular shape, with lighter purple on her eight tentacles. She swirls around and forms.
"...MEGAOCTOPIMON!!!"
{{{END DIGIVOLUTION}}}
{{{DIGIVOLUTION}}}
"MegaOctopimon!!! Digivolve to..."
MegaOctopimon flashed with light quickly and grew a bit bigger. She gained a circular emblem on her forehead and her tentacles extended in length and became thicker!
"...ULTRAOCTOPIMON!!!"
{{{END DIGIVOLUTION}}}
UltraOctopimon, newly Digivolved, looked up at MetalTyrannomon, who roared at her and aimed his cannon down towards her.
"I don't think so, ugly. Ink Shock!!!", she shouted. She blasted ink directly into his cannon! MetalTyrannomon looked down at it and was instantly electrocuted all around his body. He crumpled over forwards. Tom looked up at his Digimon in disbelief and Ace ripped his Dark Necklace off.
"Eat some of that!", shouted Ace. Then he looked over and saw Allison kneeling over Lee.
"Ace!", shouted Allison. "Get Dragonmon ready to fly! We've got to get him to the hospital in Tamur! It's his only chance!"
Ace nodded and ran over there right away as Earnest and Arik decided to deal with Desiree. They carried Lee onto Dragonmon, and Allison, Ace, Kokuwamon and Octopimon leapt on. Ace sat on Dragonmon's head.
"Hiya! Fly east Dragonmon!", shouted Ace, as Dragonmon took off into the air.
"Don't worry Lee. We'll get you there...", said Allison, attempting to soothe him, although he was in shock. Dragonmon flew up and out of sight.
"We'll see about that...", said Desiree, looking up at them, glaring. She accessed her computer...
--------------------------- TO BE CONTINUED
Next: A huge plot-twist!
[b]Previously:[/b] Desiree revealed her dirty self and she and her partner Devidramon attacked the Chosen, imprisoning Ace, Arik, Allison and Earnest in the Desolate Server. Lee, Kevin and Nathan snuck into her room and became friends with her laptop, finding out she was once one of the seven guardians. They got a 45 minute access into the Desolate Server which they used to find Kevin and Nathan's partners! Jijimon and Musyamon! They battled Matt and TK while Lee rescued the Chosen! Right at the moment of return, Matt and Garurumon took Jijimon and Musyamon's spots in returning! So they got trapped in the Desolate Server. Poor Nathan and Kevin...
[u][b]Heroes No More, Chapter Thirteen: The Unveiling[/b][/u]
-------------------------------------- Set in on a dark area, somewhere deep into the mountains. The cover of night hides any activity that could be taking place here, and does it well. Every movement made blends in with the shadows, as if no one is there at all. But there is...
"It works...", gasps a female voice. Surprised at first, then changing to excited. The girl steps up from the ground and holds a small bird in her palm. She withdraws the bud of a flower from it's tiny feathered body, but the stem has disappeared, melting itself into it's insides.
"Fly.", she commands. The bird, obediently, flutters into the air in front of her face. She grins and pulls out another flower.
"They work. Permanent slavery... not just the influence of my Dark Necklaces. These can't be removed.", says Desiree, pocketing the flower and turning to walk away. The bird flutters off, not being needed anymore. And Desiree pulls out another object. A Digi-Egg.
"Time to play god.", she said, "And whoever I play with is going to be extremely lucky..."
-------------------- The next day, Yakaishi High School:
Lee enters English class, his first block today. He sits in his desk and throws his bag beside it, then reaches in, pulling out a comb and rummages it through his hair, trying to fix it.
"This is what I get for helping Jenna fix her blow-dryer, geez...", muttered Lee. Fixing his hair about three times and finally satisfied, he puts the comb back. Kevin walks into the class and slumps down next to Lee, though he says nothing.
[i]Aye... Kevin doesn't look too happy. Then again, I wouldn't be if anything happened to Kokuwamon.[/i] Lee shifted in his desk and turned to say something to Kevin, then turned back, pretending to look for something in his back. [i] Great. I have no idea what to say. I'm not used to giving sup-- [/i]
"I know you feel bad for me. Well don't.", said Kevin, staring blankly at his desk. The expression Lee read on his face was not an angry one, but a sad one.
"Look, Kev...", began Lee.
"It was my fault Jijimon didn't make it through. I should've stayed there with him. Went through WITH him. But I didn't. I'm the worst Chosen around..."
[i]I'm not even sure he IS a Chosen... but he doesn't need to know that.[/i] Lee sighed. "Kev, it's not your fault. I'll get Matt for ya, don't worry."
[i]If I can handle him, that is...[/i]
"Yo! Leeah!", shouted a voice, making a mockery of Lee's name. Lee looked up to see a familiar face with the most expensive clothes money could buy. [i]Hell, James probably has his own private tailor. [/i]
"What do you want, James?", asked Lee. James grabbed Lee by the collar of his shirt and threw him out of his desk. Lee landed hard on the ground.
"I want revenge. That's what I want.", stated James. He stood over Lee as he stood up and then shoved him again. Kevin jumped out of his seat and grabbed James' arm, twisting it behind his back.
"Leave Lee alone.", breathed Kevin, angrily. James smiled.
"Or you'll do what?", asked James. "You don't even have the authority to touch me. Let go, or I'll make you."
Kevin hesitated, and that was all the incentive James wanted. He turned and punched Kevin hard in the gut. Lee got ready to jump in, but had second thoughts. [i]What'll Allison think? [/i]
Lee looked back at Allison, who sat in the back corner of the room. She shook her head no. Lee begrudgingly nodded, not wanting to upset his girlfriend. He lowered his fists.
"Is poor baby Lee scared?", asked James. "Listening to your boyfriend back there isn't a guy thing to do."
[i]That's it![/i] Lee slugged James in the face, making the boy stagger and fall into the wall. James wiped blood from his jaw and tackled Lee! They fell backwards into a desk, shoving it over. The blonde girl in it shrieked and jumped out as the two boys went at each others throats. The whole class's attention was drawn when suddenly...
"Mr. Trainer! Mr. Willington!", shouted the angriest voice of them all. Lee and James looked to see Mr. Johnson standing in the doorway, looking infuriated. He threw the stack of papers he had on the floor and walked over to them, pulling them off the ground.
"I arrive to class five minutes late because I had to photocopy today's verb assignment and you start a fight!?", shouted the teacher. His grey hair made him look even older than he actually is, and this state of rage didn't help him much either. Neither Lee or James responded.
"Well, this is the third time this month that you two have scuffled! Detention for a week! Now both of you get to your seats! Or I'm cracking skulls.", threatened the man. James pushed himself away and headed to his seat. Lee adjusted the blonde girl's desk and then sat in his own, angry and frustrated.
---------------------------- Later on:
Lee shuffled out of the hallway into the detention room. The teacher, Ms Kendra, didn't even look up from her desk as he walked in. He sighed and sat in a desk in the front row. James was two rows adjacent to him, fiddling with a pen. He glared at Lee as if it was his fault.
[i]It's going to be a loooong hour. Man, Allison didn't seem too pleased with me earlier. I hope she's not mad... bah, she's not. She never is. Hmmm... now I wonder. Kevin and Nathan are really sad they lost their partners. They think it's their fault, but it's not. I'll have to sneak into Desiree's room and talk to the Guardian again... [/i]
"Oh... it's not proper...", muttered a voice. Lee looked to see James, with his head buried in his arm, talking to himself. He couldn't make out everything though.
"...why won't it stop...?", muttered James. He then began crying, but then saw Lee looking at him and wiped the tears away and went back to playing with the pen.
[i]What? Is he like, abused by his parents or something? Don't let me start feeling sorry for James...[/i] Lee sighed and looked at his enemy. [i]Damnit.[/i]
-------------------------- Earnest's Cabin:
Earnest arrives home and hangs up his coat on the coat-rack. He enters the living room and throws his socks on the rug, and flops onto the couch. He looks up to see Leila standing over him.
"Rough night?", she asked.
"Tell me about it... I never realized how long it would take to get back here. Especially when you don't know where the hell you're going.", he groaned. She shook her head and turned to leave.
"Oh, Leila... I've got a question for you..."
Leila froze in her tracks. "What?"
"What was last night all about? With you rushing away? And what do you know about the Guardians and the Shadow? More than you're telling me...", asked Earnest, curiously.
"Err, nothing Earnest. I know nothing.", she lied, but not very convincingly. "Right now we have to locate Deiree and stop her, once and for all!"
Leila headed into the kitchen, her bushy tail waving around behind her. Earnest looked at her ominously.
"Alright. But we won't avoid this forever...", said Earnest, before falling off the couch. "Ow!"
--------------------------- After school:
James stormed out the front doors and headed down the street, looking rather upset. Lee poked his head out the door and watched him go. Nathan, who stayed after school, poked his head out too.
"Why are we watching your mortal enemy walk down the street? You gonna jump him?", asked Nathan.
"No... I'm going on a spy mission. Want to come?", asked Lee. He looked at Nathan, who didn't look interested.
"I'm still not in a very good mood, Lee. You go ahead...", sighed Nathan. Nathan left to go get his bike as Lee followed James down the street. James took a bunch of back alleys, seemingly knowing where he was headed.
[i]Where could he be going that he wants no one to see him?[/i] Lee followed him through alleys, gutters, backways, sidestreets and whatever the hell other words I can think of to call them. Eventually, James ended up at a big building on the east side of town.
[i]The Georgia Chapel? Why would he go here? He's not religious... I think.[/i]
James entered the building. Lee hesitated for a moment and then approached the steps. He carefully climbed them. Shuddering, he opened the door. [i]I can do this...[/i]
He looked into the building. Down beyond the rows of pus he saw James donning a white robe and gold sash, James glared at him.
"Why are you here?", he demanded with heavy emphasis on the word 'you'. Lee shrugged.
"Dunno. In the neighborhood?", said Lee. James glared again and pulled the sash around his waist. He then ignored Lee and went about, putting song books in the pus. Lee walked over to him.
"So this is where you hang out. Pretty fancy, I suppose. I used to go here..."
"Why don't you keep up with your tradition of not coming here?", asked James. Lee back up a bit as James passed him, then followed him.
"James... I was wondering. Something."
"What?!"
"Is the priest here still Father Flannigan?", asked Lee. James hesitated to answer.
"Of course I'm still here Lee. Why would I be, my child?", asked a voice. A hand was put on Lee's shoulder. Lee looked up to see a smiling face of the priest, Father Flannigan. Lee stepped away from the father.
[i]Now I know what gets James' fire roaring...[/i] thought Lee. He glared at Father Flannigan and turned to leave. The Father touched him on the shoulder again.
"Will you be staying for mass?", he asked.
Lee bottled up everything he felt inside, including his urge to turn around and punch the man. "No. I don't go to church."
With that, Lee left, holding back the tears threatening to fall down his face.
-------------------------- Later that night, Lee's room:
Lee's room was hurriedly cleaned, as the presence of Allison was there. Not a perfect clean-up, but sufficient enough. Allison, wearing a purple v-neck and a pair of dark blue jeans, folded her arms in disapproval.
"Lee, you know that you shouldn't get into fights with James. He's stronger than you are.", scolded Allison. Lee seemed distracted, but nodded his head in agreement. Allison unfolded her arms and gave Lee a hug. He whimpered a little bit, going for the sympathy approach.
"Aww. You're so stupid.", she said.
"You like it.", he replied. He kissed her, but it still seemed as if he was distracted. She pushed him back a little bit, though they remained in their embrace.
"What's been bugging you? Is it James?"
"No... it's not that...", he muttered.
"Then what?", she asked. He shook his head no, deciding not to tell her.
"You know... in a relationship, you aren't supposed to keep secrets.", she asked.
"This doesn't concern the relationship.", he said. She turned away from him and picked up Octopimon, who was playing with Kokuwamon on the floor.
"When you're ready to tell me things, call me.", she said and left. Lee sat on his bed, unmoving. Kokuwamon sighed.
[i]Damn.[/i]
-------------------------- The Next Morning:
Lee rose with the sun. He fell out of bed and landed on Kokuwamon, who yelled at him for a little bit. Lee picked him up, put him in the bed and told him he could sleep there.
"But, I don't wanna sleep! I want to come with you! You're gone everyday!", protested Kokuwamon. Lee shook his head no, but Kokuwamon stared at him.
[i]Oh, come on. Don't give me that look...[/i]
Kokuwamon continued staring.
"Ok, fine. You can come. I'm not going to school this morning anyway.", sighed Lee, throwing a coat on.
"Then where are we going...?", asked Kokuwamon.
"Church."
----------------------- Georgia Chapel:
Lee and Kokuwamon stood at the bottom of the stairs leading up to the front door. Lee, with some difficulty began walking up them. Kokuwamon was hopping up at a fast pace.
"Oh, come on Lee! I know you can walk faster than that!", he said. Kokuwamon landed at the top. Lee, with his hands in his pockets reached the top and moved towards the door.
"You wait here. I won't be long.", he said. Kokuwamon obeyed and stood outside as Lee opened the huge door and entered the church. He glanced around curiously, as if he was looking for something.
"Ah, Lee Trainer.", said a voice. Lee turned to his left and saw Father Flannigan standing there, arms crossed over his chest. Lee glared at him. "What brings you here?"
"Look. I want you to stop doing... what you do to James! It really messes the kid up!", shouted Lee, trying to sound brave. The Father smiled.
"James is a perfectly healthy and fine boy.", he said.
"Yeah, but you're giving him serious issues. Now you stop, or I'll call the police! I'm serious...", threatened Lee.
"Oh, you will, Mr. Trainer? Well, there is no evidence.", said Father Flannigan.
"I'll get James to testify."
"He won't. He's too scared."
Lee glared. "We'll see about that."
Lee turned to leave, but Father Flannigan grabbed the back of his jacket and pulled him back.
"You should be scared too.", said the Father, in a voice that made Lee sick. Lee turned around and punched the man in the stomach!
"I'm not afraid of you... not anymore...", said Lee, glaring Father Flannigan right in the face. Lee turned and threw the doors open, walking down the steps. Kokuwamon hopped after him. Father Flannigan looked up and saw Kokuwamon.
"What the... that is not one of god's creatures...", gasped the Father. Then he got a dark look on his face. "Hmmm..."
------------------------ After School, in the park:
James sat alone on a bunch in the middle of the park, throwing stones into the pond. Lee, Arik, Ace and their Digimon happened to stroll into the same park.
"Oh my god... it's James.", gasped Arik. Lee smiled slightly.
[i]Perfect. This is my chance to make good with him.[/i] Lee began to walk in his direction.
"Whoa! You're going to talk to him?! You hate him! He hates you!", protested Arik. Lee didn't listen. Arik sighed and told the three Digimon to go hide in the bushes. He and Ace followed Lee, but stayed a good few steps behind, waiting for a scuffle to start.
"Hey James.", said Lee, looking over the bench. James looked up at him.
"What do you want?", asked James, rather annoyed.
"Just to talk.", replied Lee. [i]This isn't going to be easy...[/i]
James didn't respond. He threw another rock into the pond. Lee sighed and gathered up his courage. "Look, James... I know what Father Flannigan has been doing to you."
James seemed to tense up.
"It's okay James... now I want you to come with me so we can report him to the proper author--"
"No!", hissed James. "I- I can't!"
"Why not?", asked Lee, curiously. James hung his head, his expression softened.
"I'm afraid... ashamed...", he muttered. Lee sighed, he lifted his arm and then put back on the bench.
"You're like how I used to be then...", said Lee. James was surprised by this comment.
"What... do you mean...?"
"James. When I was little... I too, was an altar boy at that church. One day, Father Flannigan asked me to stay after service and help him sort the storage room.", explained Lee. He sighed, looked into the pond, and went on. "I was honored. To be chosen over all the other kids. When we went in there though... he came up behind me... and he started rubbing me... and, erm, well... I bet you can guess what happened after that. I vowed I would never go to that place again. Ever."
James stared on in awe.
"That's the same that he's been doing to you, isn't it?"
James nodded, hesitantly.
"Then let's go alert the authorities! He has to be punished for the things he's done to me, you, and god knows how many others!", said Lee. James nodded and stood up from the bench.
"You know, Lee... I was so confused over the past months... I think that's why I've been such an ass to you...", muttered James. "I'm sorry."
[i]This is like a dream. No more James to worry about! Now we gotta get to the police station...[/i] Lee nodded and they turned around to go meet Ace and Arik, when suddenly...
"That's a touching moment, ain't it, girls?", asked a voice. It was female, and crude.
"Desiree.", said Lee. [i]Crap. Perfect timing, bitch.[/i]
Lee, Ace and Arik all ran in her direction and stopped a few meters short of her, as Devidramon was looming over her shoulder. James screamed when he saw Devidramon.
"What the hell is that?!", he exclaimed.
"James! Go hide somewhere!", shouted Lee. But it was too late. Devidramon leapt over and snatched him up, thrusting and kicking. Lee and co gasped.
"That's it!", shouted Lee. "We're gonna stop you!"
"I think my new friend might have something to say about that.", smirked Dezzy, twirling her raspberry colored hair. "Oh, Tommy!"
A boy, no older than them, with short brown hair and a dark necklace stepped out next to Desiree. He gave an evil smile as if he looked down at them. A gigantic silver Dinosaur Digimon appeared out from the trees and stood behind him.
"...you have to be kidding me...", muttered Ace. Lee fumbled for his D- Volver.
{PROFILE: Redfield, Tom}
Server: Asuka Server
Known Relatives: Grandfather, Grandmother
Device Type: None
Functions: Digivolve to Champion, Ultimate
Partner: RedAgumon-Tyrannomon-MetalTyrannomon-WarTyrannomon
- Tom is one of the super-powerful Chosen from Asuka Server. He is an adventurous type and has a strong bond with RedAgumon. He defeated the Digimon Weapon, the secondary of all that was evil in their Server. He then lost RedAgumon to Chris, another Chosen.
{END PROFILE}
"Who cares about him! What about the big guy?", asked Ace.
"I'm getting to it!", shouted Lee.
{{{OPPONENT ANALYSIS}}} Name: MetalTyrannomon Level: Ultimate Type: Virus Partner: Redfield, Tom Attack: Blaze Blast - MetalTyrannomon is a highly destructive Digimon with devastating attacks. His skin is tough as armor! {{{END ANALYSIS}}}
Lee looked Tyrannomon over.
"Think you two can handle him?", he asked.
"Yeah. Leave it to us.", whined Arik.
"Thanks guys!", said Lee, running off in Desiree's direction.
"I was JOKING!", shouted Arik. Tom pointed in their direction and Tyrannomon went charging at them.
"Shit! Digivolve!", shouted Ace.
{{{DIGIVOLUTION}}}
"Bouncemon...Digivolve to..."
Bouncemon exploded with energy and began to spin around rapidly until he unfolded into a larger, black Digimon with four wheeled legs. His head extended out of his body and glanced around, before firing out of a cannon into the air.
"...RACERMON!!!"
{{{END DIGIVOLUTION}}}
{{{DIGIVOLUTION}}}
"DemiTyrannomon...Digivolve to..."
DemiTyrannomon became encased in a ball of fire, which almost doubled it's size. Two wings and a tail erupted from it, until two claws and a head slashed their way out! He reared back and roared.
"DRAGONMON!!!"
{{{END DIGIVOLUTION}}}
Dragonmon leapt at MetalTyrannomon, slugging him in his huge, thick head. MetalTyrannomon grumbled and smashed Dragonmon with his huge tail, sending the Dragon flying into the ground. Racermon sped at him and leapt, firing paralysis grenades at him. They hit on impact, stunning him slightly, but he targeted Racermon as he landed.
"Nuclear Missile!", he shouted, launching a huge missile at Racermon. Racermon kicked it into full gear and sped between his legs, and avoided the blast. Dragonmon pulled himself off the ground.
"Dragon Inferno!!", he shouted, concentrating the fire beam directly on MetalTyrannomon's face.
"This is gonna be bad...", muttered Ace.
----------------------------
"Put James down!", shouted Lee.
"Make me.", responded Dez. Lee glared at her.
"Kokuwamon! Digivolve!", he shouted. Kokuwamon nodded and leapt in front of Devidramon.
{{{DIGIVOLUTION}}}
"Kokuwamon!!! Digivolve to..."
Kokuwamon grew about three times his normal size. He grew huge metallic pincers, and his body became shaped like a huge four-legged bug. Two wings that resembled jet wings bursted out of his back and his eyes glew red. He was covered with ancient inscriptions of Digi-code.
"...TECKUWAGAMON!!!"
{{{END DIGIVOLUTION}}}
TecKuwagamon bounded of the ground and leapt at Devidramon! He tackled the dark dragon and they tumbled over. Devidramon dropped James, who landed hard on the ground, unconscious. Lee went to run to his aid, but Desiree tripped him.
"Ugh! What do you want with him?! Haven't you brought enough of my friends into this?!", asked Lee. Desiree smiled.
"He's not your friend. And things between you two are about to become worse..."
"How?"
"With this.", she said, almost triumphantly. She held a black colored flower in her hand...
---------------------------- "Fire Blast II!", shouted MetalTyrannomon. He blasted fire all over Dragonmon and Racermon!
"Oh no! Our Digimon!", shouted Arik, in despair. Ace glared at Tom, who was laughing.
"That's it, ya fruit...", muttered Ace. He ran at Tom and tackled him, punching him. Tom grinned and punched back and they began rolling around.
"Oy. Like that's going to help.", groaned Arik. He looked over at the ball of fire. "Come on guys... get out of there..."
---------------------------- "What's that?", inquired Lee, about the flower. Desiree blew on it gently, making it spin in her hand.
"My new toy...", she said, innocently. "Time to test it!"
Her innocent expression turned to one of evil as she hurled the flower at the semi-conscious James. It struck right into his heart and began to ebb dark electricity out of it as it buried itself into him!
"Oh my god...", gasped Lee.
Allison and Earnest, with Octopimon and Leila ran onto the scene, to see the dark electricity spurting out of James as the flower melded into him. Their jaws dropped.
"What the hell!?", shouted Earnest. "Stop her!"
"It's too late! Whatever the hell she's done, it's done!", screamed Lee, in horror. James's eyes turned to an evil gaze, and he stared at Lee. Desiree pulled another thing out of her pocket and hurled it at James, who caught it easily. A Digi-Egg.
"There. I've got my own personal man-slave! Ahahaha!", she shouted, triumphantly. "He was easiest to pick in his moment of weakness..."
"This is bad...", muttered Lee. MetalTyrannomon roared out and smashed Dragonmon aside! He crash-landed hard into the ground near Lee. Lee tugged on the collar of his shirt. [i]This is getting too risky... WAY too risky...[/i]
"James! Whatever hold Desiree has on you can be broken! Remember? We made friends!", shouted Lee. But his shouts fell on deaf ears. James just stared blankly at him.
"Friends.", he said. Lee was beginning to get a little creeped out.
MetalTyrannomon smashed Racermon with his tail. Racermon flew into a tree, hitting it at full force! The tree snapped in half and Racermon collapsed to the ground and de-digivolved into Bouncemon. Tom and Ace were still rolling around in the dirt, fighting each other.
"James! Come on! We were going to sue for Father Flannigan's sexually harassing you!", shouted Lee. This time, James glared at him.
"No.", said James, with an angry tone. He pulled something out of his pocket, Lee couldn't quite see what it was, and ran at Lee. Earnest recognized it instantly!
"Lee! Run! He's got a knife!", shouted Earnest.
"He's got a whaa?!", replied Lee. He turned to run, but it was too late, James had stabbed him directly in the stomach! Lee coughed out blood and fell onto the ground.
"Oooh! This is interesting.", squealed Desiree.
"Lee!", screamed Earnest. Allison twitched in rage at the sight of her fallen boyfriend. She screamed and ran over to James and kicked him directly in the balls! James made a gurgle noise and fell over forwards, clutching his balls. Allison pulled out her D-Volver!
{{{DIGIVOLUTION}}}
"Octopimon!!! Digivolve to..."
A swirl of purple light surrounds Octopimon as the tiny octopus expands into a standard-size octopus. More of a circular shape, with lighter purple on her eight tentacles. She swirls around and forms.
"...MEGAOCTOPIMON!!!"
{{{END DIGIVOLUTION}}}
{{{DIGIVOLUTION}}}
"MegaOctopimon!!! Digivolve to..."
MegaOctopimon flashed with light quickly and grew a bit bigger. She gained a circular emblem on her forehead and her tentacles extended in length and became thicker!
"...ULTRAOCTOPIMON!!!"
{{{END DIGIVOLUTION}}}
UltraOctopimon, newly Digivolved, looked up at MetalTyrannomon, who roared at her and aimed his cannon down towards her.
"I don't think so, ugly. Ink Shock!!!", she shouted. She blasted ink directly into his cannon! MetalTyrannomon looked down at it and was instantly electrocuted all around his body. He crumpled over forwards. Tom looked up at his Digimon in disbelief and Ace ripped his Dark Necklace off.
"Eat some of that!", shouted Ace. Then he looked over and saw Allison kneeling over Lee.
"Ace!", shouted Allison. "Get Dragonmon ready to fly! We've got to get him to the hospital in Tamur! It's his only chance!"
Ace nodded and ran over there right away as Earnest and Arik decided to deal with Desiree. They carried Lee onto Dragonmon, and Allison, Ace, Kokuwamon and Octopimon leapt on. Ace sat on Dragonmon's head.
"Hiya! Fly east Dragonmon!", shouted Ace, as Dragonmon took off into the air.
"Don't worry Lee. We'll get you there...", said Allison, attempting to soothe him, although he was in shock. Dragonmon flew up and out of sight.
"We'll see about that...", said Desiree, looking up at them, glaring. She accessed her computer...
--------------------------- TO BE CONTINUED
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