Author's Notes:
Here I am, with four more minutes of the movie. I wish I could do more, but when I come to a perfect stopping point, I usually have to stop there and work on my huge load of homework. You should try taking a movie and converting it to story form – trust me it's as difficult as hell. Four minutes could take hours to convert…but anyways, I got 4 more reviews! That's enough encouragement for me to keep going.
Anime Master Zero, I just watched the fandub and I'm impressed that someone set up such a thing. My compliments on your performance, and those of most of the characters. I did however, notice some major turn-offs, such as the way Rika sounded for instance. She was quite OOC. And a certain digimon (no names, don't want to give anything away, even though it's probably obvious) at the end that should not have been played by a man was played…well…by a man…*cough*. I myself prefer the subtitled version, because it had professional editing and stuff. Still, I recommend that everyone go see the fandubbed version, read this, or download the subtitled version. (Email me and I'll tell you how).
---, Yeah it's a movie worth watching once. Or twice. Or five times in 24 hours.
Omnicrom XR, Are you talking about the digital portal scene with Takato? I got the impression that the creators wanted to leave it unconcluded. And, according to testimony from the main storywriter, I was right. He wasn't consulted for this film though, so we'll never know the details of the reunion…unless season 6 is a sequel series of sorts.
Redge, The movie is 30 minutes long. I expect to do 10 chapters to cover it all, including the epiloguish thing at the end. Converting this thing is quite difficult, and the reviews are what keep me going. Thanks to all reviewers; keep reviewing and I'll keep writing.
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Henry ran as fast as he could, which was pretty fast even with Susie clinging to his back. The mood had suddenly become very serious, and Henry's determined eyes made it clear that it was not a time for jokes. As he ran, Lopmon and Terriermon followed, gliding on their oversized ears in order to keep up.
"Henry, what are you gonna do?" Terriermon asked.
Without breaking pace or even a sweat, Henry explained.
"The Yamanote line and the Kanjoh line are part of a network. Because of Locomon, that network is in big trouble."
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In the train control room, Yamaki studied a large electric display of the network. Listening to his earpiece for a moment, he announced the first part of his plan.
"A digital portal is forming at Ichigaya."
"What do we do about it then?" The hapless executive asked, relieved that someone who knew what was going on had taken control of the situation. Anything that went wrong from here would be the suit's problem.
Yamaki didn't answer. Instead he brought his finger to his ear and tapped the communications device.
"This is Yamaki." He said, quite unnecessarily.
On the other end at Hypnos, Reika gave an update as the large "wild one" symbol representing Locomon sped around the digital map.
"Computer link is completed. We're proceeding with the scan."
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Kenta walked down the street, again loaded high with presents. It was hard to see, let alone keep balance, and he was obviously having trouble doing both. Suddenly, Kazu ran up to him with Guardromon.
"Hey! Kenta!" Kazu called.
Kenta titled the stack of presents to one side so he could see.
"We were looking for you guys everywhere!" Kazu went on angrily, arms completely empty.
Kenta exchanged glances with MarineAngemon. Suddenly MarineAngemon seemed to see something and started waving his short arms furiously to indicate something was coming. Kenta and Kazu spun around to see a very bedraggled Guilmon approach them and collapse on the ground with a moan.
Kenta shoved the stack of presents into Guardromon's arms, and ran with Kazu over to the tired Digimon.
"What's wrong Guilmon? Are you all right?" Kazu asked.
"Growlmon did his best. Locomon is too strong." Guilmon moaned.
"Where's Takato?" Kazu pressed.
Guilmon looked up. "On Locomon."
"What did you say?!?" Kenta and Kazu shouted simultaneously.
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Takato gingerly climbed the ladder, making sure his grip was tight enough to keep him alive in case of a sudden jolt. He had finally made it through all of the passenger cars, and was now making his way to the engine itself. There was no time to wonder how he would stop the train without Guilmon.
Making his way on top of the coal car, Takato walked on all fours towards the engine, and jumped down. As the ever present train turbulence drowned out his thoughts, Takato looked around the strange machinery furiously.
"There have to be brakes around here somewhere." He muttered.
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Rika ran onto the bridge and stared down at the tracks below. Locomon was speeding towards the bridge at the same furious pace, whistling and steaming angrily.
"It's here." Rika muttered as a flash of yellow materialized at her side.
Knowing that a second's mistiming could very well mean death, Rika poised herself at the edge of the bridge. Locomon was drawing nearer. Time to make or break.
"Let's go Renamon!" She shouted, and leapt off the bridge.
Rika fell unchecked as Locomon emerged under her. Then Renamon appeared and gently guided her down to the train. They were on Locomon! Getting up immediately, Rika ran the length of the coal car and jumped down to the engine to see the goggle-head staring stupidly at the machinery.
"What are you doing Takato?" She asked.
Takato spun around, surprised etched on his face.
"Rika! Renamon!" He exclaimed.
"We have to hurry up and stop this thing." Rika said, cold determination clear in her eyes.
"I-I know." Takato stuttered.
This was another of Rika's moods that always intimidated him; it brought back bad memories of the old Rika, the heartless one. Thankfully, she had long since changed. But moments like this reminded Takato that her determination definitely hadn't, and her determination was something that Takato respected and feared at the same time, and not just for himself. Still, Takato stepped back as Rika shoved past him to begin twisting the various valves. Takato, knew that for all her determination, Rika wasn't doing much good. He dug in his pocket and looked at Rika.
"I was going to use this card, but…"
"Guilmon isn't here?" Renamon finished.
"I think Guilmon is coming." Takato said uncertainly. "But…"
Rika turned around and snatched the card from Takato's hand. Looking at, it she nodded approval. If they could cool down Locomon's boiler, they would stop it.
"Not bad. Can I use it?"
Without waiting for a response, she whipped out her digivice and slashed the card through it's reader. The D-power cackled with energy as it registered the modify card, breaking down it's effects and transferring them to its partner.
"Digimodify! Shellmon's hydro pressure activate!"
As Rika drew Takato's card out from her digivice, Renamon absorbed the new power and brought her hands together to unleash a burst of cool water. The torrent fired at the inferno…and evaporated into boiling steam.
"Hot!" Takato cried, shielding his face. He had been a bit too close to the boiler.
"It's too hot. The water's not strong enough." Renamon pointed out the obvious.
"Sorry." Takato mumbled as Rika passed by to inspect the valves again.
"That's not the only thing you need to apologize for." Rika answered, eyes never leaving the machinery.
"Uh…em…that's…" Takato mumbled, eyes downcast. Why did she always get upset when someone did something to make her happy? Her friends only wanted to show they cared. "The truth is, Jeri suggested having a party, and I was…"
"I know that." Rika interrupted softly.
Takato brought his head up in surprise and continued, clearer than before. "And you were busy and all, so…"
Suddenly Rika turned her head and her eyes went hard again. "That's enough. Right now we have to concentrate on stopping Locomon!"
Takato drew his head back, obviously hurt. "Uh…right."
Suddenly another loud sound filled the air, one that definitely did not belong. The trio looked around suspiciously. That almost sounded like…but it couldn't be. What would a motorcycle be doing here?
Suddenly the motorcycle drew up next to Locomon, and Rika brought her head to the window. All six of their eyes widened, not because of the motorcycle, but because of who was riding it.
"Beezlemon!" Takato exclaimed.
"I will take care of it!" The Mega declared.
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Author's End Notes:
Whenever I watch this movie, I can't help but thinking "Takato is so cheating on Jeri." But that's probably just me. Anyways, there may or may not be another update tomorrow…depends if I get more reviews.