Author's Notes:
OmnicromXR, Yep I sure do love cliffhangers. lol. Looks like you already know a little about this movie. But please, refrain from referring to parts of this movie that other people might not know about…they'll learn it all in due time. But yes, I do agree with you. As for translating the other movies…well, the only other one I would translate is movie number 5, "The Adventurer's Battle". Why? I'm a season 3 fanatic.
BloodyKitsune, Thank you very much for your varied encouragement! And here is the new chapter.
AnT, Uh, that said conversation looked a little more than just friendly to me. But oh well…and yeah, he dose seem to be with nearly every female Tamers character.
Dark Flamedramon, Ah, I've made this your favorite digimon movie ever? Why thank you; its moments like this that make all the back-breaking work worth it.
Tsubasa8, Nice link, but the quality was a little poor for my too-perfect tastes…oh well. I suggest that everyone download the movie from that website, or if you're too lazy just read this. And yeah, the movie did kick ass. For a half-hour production, the plot was amazing as well…
Black, *screams at thought of Takato/Susie* Ugh… *screams even louder at thought of Takato/Ai* Dammit… *faints at thought of Takato/Ms. Asagi* Okay those brought really, really, really bad images…but I do agree with those points you raised!
Amethyst Blizzard, Ah, good luck downloading the movie. I would however, check your connection if that's how fast its going… But anyways, thank you for your encouragement.
Digi Queen Koala, My apologies, but I'm afraid that this isn't just based on the movie…this IS the movie, down to every gesture and line. I cannot alter it in any way. But don't give up hope yet; the movie is not over. *wink wink* Anyways, after I translate "The Adventurer's Battle", I will then write an original fic, which should prove to be very interesting. I have in mind something unique…a Ryo vs Takato over Rika triangle! Ryuki and Rukato fans, place your bets!
Dr. Vorlon, Here is your update! Thank you and review again.
Redge, Thank you, and I will keep it up…if the reviews keep coming at this rate I'll have no choice.
***
Takato still lay there, well aware that Rika could blast him out of existence at any moment. Still, he hadn't lost hope that there was some part of his friend still left. Desperately, he tried reasoning with her.
"We're both going to the digital world if we don't stop this!" Takato explained to a compassionless Rika.
As Locomon passed through a tunnel, Takato ducked his head. Rika, apparently uncaring for her own health, didn't even flinch. The tunnel was not low enough to be dangerous, but it exemplified the lack of all humanity, even fear, inside Rika. As Takato ducked, he looked down into the hole Rika had just blasted a moment ago, and gasped.
"I found you Takato!" Guilmon waved happily from the car below.
"Guilmon!" Takato exclaimed.
***
As the service train sped along, its passengers stared up at the strange sight on top of Locomon. Henry gritted his teeth as Kazu voiced what they were all thinking.
"Just what do those two think they're doing?"
Looking inside the car, they noticed Guilmon sniffing around. They called his name, shouting and waiving their arms frantically. Inside the car, however, Guilmon failed to notice them, sniffing angrily. There was something there, something that shouldn't be there. Inhaling deeply, a flash of crimson appeared inside his jaws.
"PYRO SPHERE!"
The blast of fiery energy blew a gigantic hole in the side of the car. Debris flew everywhere as the passengers of the service train watched in dismay.
"Aw man, he's gonna ruin everything." Kazu complained.
Then the dust cleared, and a singularly unsettling sight reached them as they observed the results. For there, fading in and out of visibility, were a mass of green tentacles, writhing in anger. But most unsettling of all, was that three especially large tentacles led straight to a leech-like extension, firmly attached to…
"Rika!" Terriermon gasped.
Takato looked on, horrified, as Rika shook violently before straightening up. Now, its cover blown so to speak, ten purple, insect-like legs sprouted from Rika's back, appearing fuzzy at first, as if some sort of distortion was occurring, but it soon became clear.
Takato gasped; this was like something from his nightmares, something that even his imagination gone bad would find difficult to come up with. Small, flailing tentacles protruded from the leech-like extension on Rika's back, snaking all over her body as the purple legs beckoned menacingly.
"Rika!" Renamon called in dismay, still needing Kenta's help to stand.
Henry pressed a button on his digivice, and a horrific image of a purplish, spider-like creature with a single oversized eye appeared.
"Parasite digimon; Parasimon." Henry muttered. "But why?"
Suddenly Terriermon jumped to the front, pointing angrily. "Look over there!"
Laughing sinisterly, a faded Parasimon was now visible, clinging atop Locomon. It's ethereal tentacles spread all over the mad train, pulsing in and out of visibility as the tamers looked on, realization dawning upon them.
"There's another Parasimon causing this mess with Locomon!" Henry exclaimed as the Parasimon stopped fading, its gruesome image now clear.
"I have to hurry! I have to keep going!" Locomon declared.
***
Takato got to his feet. Seeing Rika in that…thing's clutches gave him renewed determination. The purple legs began spinning agitatedly as Takato shouted.
"Let go of Rika!" He threatened.
The legs began to spin around faster. Other than that, the only response Takato got was…
"I…want…to sing." Rika murmured, her cold violet eyes the same color as the legs that surrounded her.
***
"It's just passed Shinagawa Station." An operator reported, data streaming from various screens.
"The new line at Yoyogi is almost done!" Another one shouted, a phone to his ear.
Yamaki clicked his metal lighter in agitation, an odd habit of his. As he did it faster and faster, it was obvious that he was very tense. The executive tentatively spoke to him, wondering if he had heard.
"Yamaki, we're out of time."
"We can't wait any longer." Yamaki replied, looking up as heads turned towards him. "But I believe in those kids." He whispered, his eyes, full of worry, visible through his glasses.
***
"Open your eyes Rika!" Takato shouted.
This time he got a response. A bunch of tentacles snaked out in front of Rika, and to Takato's horror, purple energy like the one that had destroyed Rika's cellphone began forming. His mind numb, Takato barely dodged the blast. Another ray of purple blasted towards him, and he rolled back and forth, barely evading the beams, yelping as each blast drew nearer.
"Takato!" Henry called, eyes wide in fear for his friend.
As another beam passed by, Takato rolled to close to the slanted edge of the train. As he fell, he let out a cry of surprise. Grabbing hold of the edge with one hand, he gasped as Rika drew nearer. If he fell, he was dead.
"Stop it Rika!" Renamon called frantically, supported by Kenta and Kazu.
***
Meanwhile, further down the track, the captain waved his arms and shouted to the workers. Equipment and materials lined the new tracks, betraying recent construction as much as the orange-clad workers did, but the tracks were there, and that was enough for now.
"Stand by…OK!" The captain called as Locomon came into view. At his command, the workers dashed to get off the tracks.
The word went out to the command center, and an operator received the message. "Miyugi. Standby…OK."
Yamaki clicked the lighter shut.
"Locomon is following the route at Yoyogi!" An operator reported.
Yamaki clicked the lighter open.
***
Climbing out the window, Guilmon struggled to get atop the train. Noticing the three waving tentacles leading to Rika's back, he dashed forwards, claw upraised.
"ROCK BREAKER!"
With one swipe, the leech burst and the spindly purple legs broke off into harmless bits. Rika suddenly shuddered and fell to the ground, unconscious. Satisfied, Guilmon looked around, spotting his tamer.
"Takato!" He exclaimed happily as he hurried over to help his partner up.
***
Yamaki clicked the lighter shut.
"Now! CHANGE THE POINT!" He shouted.
With a phone to his ear, a railway worker called out to one of his colleges who was positioned by a level.
"OK! Changing the point!" The worker replied.
The level was thrown, and the tracks shifted to one side. Locomon sped onwards, and sped down the diverted track. On top of it, Takato got to his feet, pure relief on his face.
"Thanks Guilmon!" He said affectionately, before noticing his unconscious friend. "Rika!"
Suddenly the train began to jolt violently as it turned down the new track. Takato let out a cry of surprise, as Rika, still unconscious, began to slowly open her eyes as she the vibrations drove her closer and closer to the edge. As the shaking stopped, she began to roll down the slanted edge, awakening too late. Suddenly she realized what was happening, and screamed as she fell.
"RIKA!" Takato cried, lunging for the edge.
His outstretched hand clasped hers just before she fell to her death, and he struggled to keep her up with his one arm, growling at the effort. Guilmon rushed to aid his tamer, straining himself to hold Takato up so that he wouldn't fall off too.
"Takato!" Rika gasped, looking up at her rescuer. Her face was alive again, fear and gratitude clear in her eyes.
***
Meanwhile, Locomon sped up. He was close. Oh yes, he was close. The destination was drawing near. Nothing would get in his way now. Oh no. Not now.
"LOCOMON DIGIVOLVE!" He boomed.
***
Author's End Notes:
It seemed like a good place to stop, right here. Also, I've got so much homework you'd collapse under the weight of my planner alone. Less than ten more minutes to go folks; in three more chapters this movie will be over. Review to see the end quickly!