Digimon.EXE 3

By Wolf O'Donnell

WARNING! May contain Alternative Universe situations and out-of-character experiences. Upon reading this, you hereby agree that you forfeit all your rights to sue me and that I cannot be held liable for any psychological or physical damage caused by the fact that I use British English spelling and that this fanfic contains NO graphic depictions of a heterosexual and homosexual nature. Digimon is copyrighted by Bandai and Toei Animation Ltd. Wolf O'Donnell is copyrighted by Nintendo Ltd, although that might have nothing to do with the fanfic. Digimon.EXE 3 is based on Rockman.EXE, which is copyrighted by Capcom Ltd. Constructive criticism is very welcome.

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File 17: Hitotsu no Kimochi – (One Feeling)

"Spirit Needle!" Arukenimon leapt into the air and threw a few strands of hair through the air.
They were like darts, lethal ones. Each one flew through the air with lightning speed and struck into the ground with such force that they nearly went halfway through.
Luckily, Gallantmon had avoided them. He charged straight at Arukenimon wordlessly and swung his sword at her, only for her to clap her hands together on the blade and stop it from slicing her in half. The knight Digimon struggled against Arukenimon, whom had the strength of two people.
"Let go!" he cried.
"If you insist," laughed Arukenimon, as she swung the sword around with Gallantmon still holding on to it. She then let go, sending him flying through the air and landing painfully back on to the ground. "You are a pathetic fool, to think that you can defeat Lord Yamaki's plans. He will unleash the Great DAEMON on to the Digital World and in doing so, he will destroy it all! The Digital Society will fall to its knees and burn to the ground!"
Arukenimon thrust her right hand forwards.
"Spider Thread!" she cried, as she spewed out a thread of sticky webbing straight at Gallantmon.
The knight Digimon whirled out of the way, leaping up to his feet. He glared at her through his visor and tried to think up of a battle strategy he could use against her.
"You think you're so hot?" cried Takato all of a sudden. "Well, Reiley, try this for size! DigiModify– Curse of Queen activate! DigiModify– Poison Ivy activate! DigiModify– Poison Powder activate!" The DMDs merged into the bizarre and rare Combo known only as EverCurse.
Gallantmon's right hand turned purple and began to give off purple smoke. He touched the ground with it and a huge patch of purple spread out away from him. The purple floor gave off a hideous choking gas, which decreased HP like nobody's business.
"Oh, whoops!" exclaimed Takato all of a sudden. "Uh, Gallantmon, I forgot to activate a Repair DMD."
"You did?" exclaimed Gallantmon nervously. Without the Repair DMD to create a small patch of normal floor, a sanctuary within the poison, he would be affected as well. "Oh, that ain't good."
Arukenimon was staggering around and coughing, as she tried her best to wave the poison away.
"You fool," she laughed at him between hacking coughs, "this will work to my advantage!" She leapt up into the air and then threw a couple of Spirit Needles at Gallantmon.
"Oh, no you don't!" cried Gallantmon, as he raised his Leaf Shield. The needles struck it and were absorbed. The Shield then replenished some of his HP. "Every attack you send at me will be absorbed by this shield," announced Gallantmon. "And every time it absorbs an attack, it replenishes my health!" He then leapt straight at her and swung his Bamboo Sword at her. It went through thin air.
The spider Digimon reappeared behind Gallantmon and breathed out a fine mist of acid on to his back. It melted away at his armour and knocked 100HP straight off his health. Arukenimon laughed and then stuck some web on him. Using it as a sort of rope, she swung him round her and flung him through the air again. She watched him land with a painful thud and then flung a few more Spirit Needles straight at the knight Digimon.
Gallantmon raised his Leaf Shield just in time, blocking the attack.

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"What in Sam Hill's name is going on here?" cried the General, as he rushed into the control room.
The soldier he was addressing did not even turn to face the General. He was frantically messing around with the controls in front of him.
"Sir, someone has hacked into the entire system," he replied. "We've lost control of all our robot tanks and flying units. Our men have been locked out of the research labs and..." He trailed off, his eyes widening.
"And what?" shouted the General. "Spit it out, soldier!"
Sweat was dripping down the soldier's face. Never had he experienced such a terrible event, for he was quite young and had only been a kid when OOKAMI had gone beserk.
"The missile silos are opening up, sir," came the soldier's nervous reply. "Someone's started off a countdown sequence."
The General went incredibly pale. This was exactly like the time OOKAMI had gone beserk.
"The system's frozen up, sir," continued the soldier wretchedly. "We can't do a thing to stop it."
"Where are those missiles aimed at, what type are they and how many are we talking about?" asked the General concernedly, yet he had a sneaking suspicion that he knew.
"Nuclear, sir. All of them, sir," came the reply from the soldier, before he told the General where they were being aimed.
A horrible feeling swept over the General, as he realised that he was right. The missiles were being aimed haphazardly, and seeing as the number of nuclear missiles had not decreased since the late 20th Century, there were still enough to destroy the entire Earth and the Orbital Space Ring.
"This ain't good," he said, perhaps winning himself the award for Biggest Understatement of the Year.
There wasn't a single thing to do. All military equipment and attack vehicles were connected up to the computer system. If it was frozen, then there was nothing they could do, except pray for the best.
"How long have we got left?" asked the General.
"Thirty minutes and counting, sir," came the reply.

Dr. Lee looked at the screen with a solemn look on his face.
"It's no use," he sighed frustratedly. "The D-Bugs are spreading no matter what we do." It seemed to him that every time they deleted a D-Bug, two more showed up to take its place.
He was referring to the red, blob like virus that Sakuyamon had fought in the computer of the flame-thrower tank. The Officials had dubbed it D-Bug, as they knew the thing was a part of the decoded DAEMON. Luckily, it wasn't the actual DAEMON Program but a mere miniature copy and was hence far easier to get rid of than DAEMON.
His D-Tector started to ring. He flipped the lid open, pressed the phone button and raised it to his ear.
"Dr. Lee, speaking," he announced and listened carefully. On the other end was a hysterical military spokesperson and he was telling him about the situation down on the Earth. "But the Anti-Meteorite Cannons are on the far-side of the Orbital Space Ring," protested Dr. Lee. "We can't shoot down the missiles, if they're Earth-side."
This was worrying. If the D-Bugs could get to the nuclear missiles, then that meant that DAEMON must have evolved. The original DAEMON couldn't have possibly penetrated into a secure network. Yamaki must have added some code from the Juggernaut Virus.
"The only thing we can do is to try and delete the D-Bugs that are infecting the system," stated Dr. Lee calmly. "They're very blob like. You'll recognise them when you see them. Be sure to hit them quick and hit them hard, as they heal any damage they receive." He paused a while to listen to the military spokesperson. "Yes, it would be best for you to delete them with one blow. That would be the safest strategy. Okay then. Keep in touch."
Dr. Lee lowered his D-Tector and looked at the screen. He sighed.
"If we don't stop these things soon, there won't be a world for us to save."

"This is the Officials," announced the voice from the loudspeaker, as the van moved along the streets. "Everyone is to log out of the Digital World. I repeat, everyone is required to log out of the Digital World. All Digimon, all Programs, must be pulled out of the Digital World for your own safety. Turn off as many electronics equipment as you can. I repeat, turn off as many electronics equipment as you can."
Mrs. Matsuda looked out of the window of her home at the empty streets, as her husband turned off the television set behind her. Her hands were clasped together, as she looked out at the deserted streets with a look of pure worry on her face. She remained silent, as she watched the Officials' van move slowly down the street, announcing their message to everyone.
"Yoshi, dear, come away from the window and sit down," suggested her husband. "Yoshi."
"Oh, Takehiro, what are we going to do?" sobbed Mrs. Matsuda, as she placed her arms on the window sill to steady herself. "Our little boy is out there. He's out there all alone and who knows what trouble he might be in." Tears streamed down from her eyes and dripped on to the carpeted floor.
Her husband went up to her, holding on to her gently and reassuringly.
"Yoshi, you must calm down," stated Mr. Matsuda. "Our Takato has been through a lot. He'll pull through. If anyone can, our Takato can." He then tried his best to guide her to the sofa. "Besides, he's not alone. He's got his friends with him. They'll look after each other and they'll all come back in one piece, just you wait and see." Mr. Matsuda then gently made her sit down. "Now, you just sit down, dear. Don't you worry. Things'll be okay. They'll be okay."
Yet he was not even sure whether he believed his own words or not. He was not sure whether they'd all pull through this time round.

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"DigiModify– Sanctuary Panel activate!" announced Takato.
A glowing panel suddenly appeared within the midst of the poisonous floor. Gallantmon quickly stepped on it, the only place he could be safe from the poison he had spread across it. Now he was on it, he would only take half damage from all of Arukenimon's attacks.
"I've had enough of this!" cried Arukenimon angrily. She leapt straight up into the and came hurtling back down. The spider Digimon slammed her fist into the ground and it cracked. The purple mist disappeared, as did the Sanctuary Panel. "Now taste my wrath! Acid Mist!" Her acidic attack hit Gallantmon, melting away at his armour. "Now perish!" shrieked Arukenimon, as she lunged straight at Gallantmon.
Gallantmon took off his green cape and flung it at Arukenimon's face, obscuring her vision. He side-stepped her and swung his Bamboo Sword straight at his opponent, slicing into her digital data. To his surprise, she popped and air flew out of her and she crumpled on to the floor like a deflated balloon.
By the time Gallantmon realised what had happened, it was too late. Arukenimon had already thrown her Spirit Needles down at Gallantmon and they had smashed into his armour, piercing into him and reducing his HP by 100 for each needle.
Arukenimon laughed, as she landed back on the ground.
"This is classic," she cackled. "I don't believe that you fell for the Anti-Damage trick, but you did!" She had a pleased smile on her face, as she looked at him. "Now let's see if you can handle this!" Arukenimon spread her arms out and split into three copies. "One of us is the real one, but which one is it?"
"Takato?" cried Gallantmon in the hope that his Operator would help. "Some help here, please!"
"Takato, what are you waiting for?" asked Jenrya angrily. "You have the makings for a decent Combo right there."
"I do?" exclaimed Takato curiously.
"Give that D-Tector to me!" cried Jenrya. angrily. "Now, let's see, how did it go again? Ah, yes! DigiModify– Beserk Sword activate! DigiModify– Shogun Sword activate! DigiModify– Trump Sword activate! DigiModify– Duality activate!" The three DMDs then merged into one, the powerful DeuxHero Combo. "DigiModify– DeuxHero activate!"
Gallantmon split into two copies, which swung their swords in front of them frantically. In doing so, they swent wave after wave of energy at all the different Arukenimon copies. Only one was affected, however, and she screeched in pain as wave after wave of energy hit her.
"I don't know why I didn't see that," said Takato, as he watched Gallantmon attack.
The second copy of Gallantmon then disappeared.
"So, how do you like that, huh?" asked Gallantmon, as he bent down and picked up his green cape. He flung it behind him and attached it to his armour. "It's no good if you go and underestimate your opponent, Arukenimon. I may not be that smart, but when it comes down to the crunch, I can do just as well."
Arukenimon brushed a few strands of hair away from her eyes, as she glared furiously at her opponent.
"So, you think that you've won the battle?" she asked Gallantmon. She laughed and if one listened carefully, they could just pick up a hint of insanity in her voice. "I don't think so. D-Bugs come aid me!" She flung her arms down and two blob-like viruses appeared.
"Hey, that's the virus Sakuyamon fought in the tank!" exclaimed Ruki in sudden realisation.
"These D-Bugs are not viruses," commented Arukenimon. "They are a part of DAEMON! Now go! Absorb! Absorb!"
One of the blob-like D-Bugs leapt through the air and attached itself to Gallantmon's head. To him, it felt as if the thing was trying to devour him whole.
"Get off!" cried Gallantmon, as he clawed at the gelatinous body of the D-Bug. "Get off of me!" He did his best to shake it off, but it held on too tightly, as if its survival depended on feeding off of him.
The second D-Bug leapt at Gallantmon, but didn't land on his head. Rather it landed right in front of Gallantmon, creating a strange green and blue hole there. It crawled back.
"Oh, where's a Burner DMD when you need one?" exclaimed Takato angrily, as he tried searching his inventory for a weapon to use against the D-Bugs.
Arukenimon laughed, as she plucked a few strands of hair from her head. She held them tightly, as they straightened and became sharp.
"Now it's time for you to be deleted!" she laughed. "Spirit Needle!" Arukenimon flung her Spirit Needles straight at Gallantmon.
This was his chance. Takato could see it.
"Gallantmon!" he called out to his Digimon. "Bend over now!"
The Digimon did so and put the D-Bug in the line of fire. Arukenimon's Spirit Needles all stabbed into the D-Bug and seconds later, it broke apart into bits of digital data that dispersed and disappeared.
"Ah, that's much better," he exclaimed. He then turned and saw the other D-Bug leap straight at him. Gallantmon bent over backwards and the D-Bug missed.
"That trick's starting to get old!" cried Gallantmon, as he whirled round and sliced the D-Bug in half with his Bamboo Sword, deleting it in the process. He turned to face Arukenimon. "Now it's your turn, Arukenimon," he told her.
Arukenimon began backing off. There was a worried look on her face. It was fearful. She was frightened.
"You fool!" she shouted at him. "Even if you delete me, you will never be able to stop Lord Yamaki. He will unleash DAEMON and you can kiss your digital butts goodbye!" Her right hand turned into a gigantic sword that glowed so brightly. "Now, delete!" she screamed, as she charged straight at him.
Gallantmon charged straight at her and they swung their swords straight at each other. There was a clash, as they rushed past each other. They stopped on either side, their backs to the other. Both remained motionless. Both remained as still as statues. Silence filled the air, suffocating all that watched. Silence and stillness. Nothing stirred. Nothing made a sound. It was blindingly still and deafening silent.
Seconds later, it was apparent to all who had won. One fell. One stood. One was deleted. The other remained standing and intact.

To be continued...