Renegade Dream



Episode: Phantoms of a Woman





A/N: People seem to like it ^^;; I think x_x I hope enough for me to continue, I have such good ideas for this story!! ^_^ It'll be action packed and dramatic if everything goes as planned =p





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"So where are you taking me?" Yamato questioned, as they reached the second floor.



"To your burial Mr. Ishida," she pushed him into the elevator, "To the place where all men must go, where all their loved ones are burning to greet them."



"Hmm," Yamato smirked, "And I was hoping to steal one more dance from you. Don't dead men get one last wish?"



She smiled, cocking her head at him and for a moment he could've sworn he saw a flicker of sadness in her gloomy eyes, "Is that so?"



She moved her gun, till it was placed atop of his heart, "Well...Would you dance with me all the way to hell?"



"If you could make the journey," he whispered, a flicker of remembrance flashing through his mind, "It's a hard trip to bear."



Troubled by his reply, Mimi was about to inquire him when the doors slid open, allowing them into a dim hallway. Gun to his back once more, Mimi led him down the corridors until they reached a door. Shoving Yamato and herself against the wall, she listened, ear to the entrance.



Not knowing what else to do, Yamato followed suit and pressed his ear to the door. He didn't hear anything at first but soon there was a distinct clink, clink from within.



"This is where the safe is located," Mimi whispered into his ear, causing a chill to run down his back, "The Dark Dragons are trying to get what's inside but I wont let them...What's in there is mine!"



"So why did you bring me along? Something tells me I'm not just in it for the ride."



"Actually," Mimi grinned, "You're my bullet proof vest."



With that she kicked open the door, spraying the area with bullets. The men inside were so stunned that they stopped to gape and by the time realization hit them, they were already dead.



When she was finished, the only people still standing in the room were two men. One was just a spiky headed young man, who recklessly pointed a gun at them, trying to protect the other man.



Standing with an emotionless expression, the dark figure just gazed, as Mimi made her way towards them. But instead of staring at the women like the other youth, his eyes were settled onto blonde locks and azure oceans.



"Hello Yamato. I see you've fallen into the wrong crowd since you left us."



Jerking away from Mimi in tense fury, Yamato stood straight and glared, "So we meet again Ken. Pity, I was hoping at least one of us would be dead the next time we met."



"That could be easily arranged," Ken smirked, "I'll give Sora your regards."



His whole body went icy and even Mimi almost dropped her gun when she saw his ridged stance, frosting his stare, "Shove it up yours Ichijouji."



Bewildered and fuming that the show had been taken from her, Mimi shot her gun into the air and cried, "What the hell is going on!? This isn't a damn reunion!!"



"She turned to Ken, pointing her gun straight at his head, "Ichijouji Ken of the Dark Dragons! I won't let you get the Maiden Piece!!"



"Maiden Piece?" Yamato repeated, 'what is that? And why does Ken want it...'



"Miss Mimi Tachikawa or should I say Lady Luck is it? The contents of this safe are none of your business and belong to the Dark Dragon Clan. I suggest you leave...now."



"Like Hell!! You're working with Michael aren't you!?" she seethed, "Only then would you know what I was talking about!!"



Ken's back went stiff for a split second as he wondered how this little girl knew about his collaborator, "I have no idea who you're talking about."



"Bastard!!" She fired her gun at him but he sidestepped it, "Damnit stay still!!"



Firing bullets into the air, Daisuke tried to stop her, "I wont let you harm Master Ken!!"



"And I'm not gonna let you kill her! Until I get some answers at least!" Yamato shouted, shooting at the bodyguard.



"I don't have time for this," Ken snarled, swiftly going to the safe. With the swipe of his hand, the young man took out its contents and quickly shoved it into his coat, "Daisuke! Let's go!"



He dashed for the door, Daisuke clumsily trying to follow suit while shooting, "Y-Yes Sir!"



"Come back here!!" Mimi shouted trying to go after them but Yamato grabbed her, "Let go!! I must stop them!"



"This place is probably swarmed with Dark Dragons by now! You can't take them all on!!" Yamato growled angrily, "We're probably surrounded."



Quickly loosing her vigor, Mimi slumped to her knees, wearing a vacant look, "So what do we do now?"



"You brought me into this mess," Yamato massaged his temples, "God I hate women."



They heard gunshots and the sound of footsteps getting closer and Yamato began to panic, "Shit! Where are you Taichi? Did you abandon your partner?!"



"Excuse me? Shouldn't I be asking you that?" A voice suddenly sounded through the concrete wall, startling the two. A moment later the whole barrier came crashing down, and riding in the Digimon's cockpit, Taichi smirked, "I always have to save your butt."



"Like hell," Yamato retorted, grabbing Mimi's hand and running for the ship just as a group of mafia men burst through the door. Feeling a bullet graze his arm, Yamato cursed as Mimi started to fire her gun behind them.



Safely on board, he heard Taichi mumble, "Damn," before taking off. Feeling the blood start to leak through his shirt, Yamato tried to prevent it with no avail, when Mimi put her hand over the wound. Gazing at it with clouded eyes, she brought her hands to the hem of her dress, ripping it into a long strip.



"It's not deep, it'll be alright in a few days," she informed him, while binding the bullet gash, "This is nothing compared to the horror that I have just let happen."



"Horror?" Yamato wanted to question further, when the ships communication system, started up. A handsome face appearing on the screen, he stared at the outline about to ask who the hell he was when Mimi gasped, "M-Michael!"



"Mimi," cobalt eyes danced over to her direction, "It's been a long time."



Brightness fading from her face, Mimi stood up clenching her fists furiously, "You bastard!! How dare you speak to me in such familiarity!!"



"Tsk, Tsk, Tsk, Mimi where are you manners? We go back a long way--"



"Bull shit! Where is the Maiden Piece?!" She marched up to the controls, knocking Taichi away, "I won't let you succeed!"



"But it's too late," Michael's gentle features suddenly transformed into a sinister looking grin, "Too late my sweet, sweet princess. My plan is underway and with the first Maiden Piece in my possession, there is little stopping me."



"I will bring to an end to you Michael! By heaven's name I will!!" Her anger radiated from her body, causing Taichi to falter back to where Yamato gaped in astonishment.



"W-What the h-hell?!" he stammered, "Who is he and why is she glowing?!"



"H-Her spirit energy," Yamato gawked, "Is at an incredible level."



"No shit," Taichi sweatdropped.



"As nice as it was too see you again Mimi, I must be off. The future calls you know," Michael smiled, waving goodbye as the screen blinked black.



"Damn you!" Mimi cried, slamming her fist down, "I won't let you win..."



Coming out of his stupor, Yamato bolted up, ignoring the throb of his arm, "You."



Mimi turned, her eyes dead with only a small spark of recognition. Looking away for a moment, she shook her head, sitting down with a void appearance, "I suppose you want to know what's going on and who I am?"



"For starters," Yamato crossed his arms, "What is the Maiden Piece and what the hell was that conversation about?"



"Well," Mimi began, crossing her legs, "I expect some answers to my own questions afterwards but very well. That man there is Michael Shinkada, fiancé to the long departed Princess of the Digital World."



"What? That's impossible!" Taichi argued, "The Digital World was destroyed thousands of years ago! That would make him ancient!"



"He is an evil demon created by the emperor of darkness. He has no age or limit to his power."



"What does this have to do with anything?" Yamato snapped in uncertainty, "I still don't get--"



"You will," Mimi smiled sadly, "Because I will tell you. A long time ago, when the Digital Land flourished the ruler of this planet fell in love with a stranger. This stranger was Michael and they soon were to be married, making him the King. But before the day of their coronation, Michael deceived the Digitonian Princess and brought the destruction of her kingdom. Nothing was left and the Digital Land became nothing more then another legend of the past."



"So the Digital World is real," Taichi mused, "But how? And why?"



Mimi's face suddenly became shaded, as she looked to her clasped hands, "Apparently Michael was in search of the Maiden Piece all along. The Maiden Piece is an angel's tear, cried down from heaven and something God made to keep the balance of the universe. If in the wrong hands it could cause the end of existence itself."



"So Michael wants it...to destroy the universe?" Yamato rubbed his chin in deliberation, "But why?"



"I don't know, only that it is his mission. There are three parts to the Maiden Piece and he must've assumed the Empress of Galaxies possessed one of them. But he was wrong and in his anger destroyed what he claimed to cherish."



She clenched the cloth of her dress, catching Yamato's eye. Deciding to change the subject to something else he questioned, "So why are you after him and what does it have to do with the Dark Dragons?"



"I..." she began, eyes becoming vacant, "Originated from a star in another galaxy. Michael in his search destroyed my home and family...my life...and future."



She began to shiver and Taichi threw her a worried glance, "You...you can tell us later if you--"



"No," Mimi firmly stated, "I will continue."



Gazing at her with an intense stare the whole time, Yamato's expression turned sterner as he pushed on, "What about the Dark Dragons."



In this day and age the Dark Dragons are the most powerful clan in the universe. All fear them. With their help Michael will have access to almost any resource and with him gaining the Maiden Piece...they could achieve great power also."



"So," Yamato leaned against the controls, a warped smile formed on his lips, "That's why Ken was there...he wants the universe. Big dreams for such a bastard."



"Ever since he destroyed my existence I have dedicated my life to stopping Michael and his quest."



"I see," the blonde stared out into space for a few moments, deep in thought, "So he has one of the pieces now."



"Yes," Mimi looked crestfallen, "Two more and he wins. I cannot let him finish the game so soon."



"And the Dark Dragons..." Yamato murmured, 'Sora...'



"What..." Taichi shook his head, "We can't let that happen! If that freak gets what he wants we're all dead! I can't just sit around and let this come about!"



"I cannot let you assist," Mimi shook her head, "This will undoubtedly cost me my life! I will not risk yours too--"



"You have no say in this decision," Yamato interrupted, "In some strange twist of fate Taichi and I have suddenly been dragged into this. It's too late to say our lives aren't affected now."



"But--" Mimi tried to speak but was shushed when he put two fingers to her lips. Face inches apart from her, Yamato gave a devilish smirk before ending the debate, "Shush. You gunned me into this didn't you? Now it's time to pay with your life and ours added for flavor."





-TBC





A/N: @_@ Too much cussing ^^;; Weird eh? I'm writing late at night and tired ^^;;

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-Hikari no miko