Well, it would be fun to continue on with this story for a while. Maybe this fic can be used to help me improve my writing skills… This means in the interaction part of course.

Without further adieu, I present to all chapter 1 of Digimon: Armageddon.

Disclaimer: Digimon belongs to whoever owns them, part of story line adapted from Getter Robo: Armageddon. New characters belong to me. Nothing you can get from suing poor me.

"…"- Talking

'…'- Thinking

-…- Action

Reappearance of the Nightmare

Three years had passed since the catastrophe that had struck the world. What exactly happened on that day was unknown, as little information was left over after that incident. However, one thing was for sure. Whatever happened was terrible, as 75% of the world's population was lost during that incident. The climate and terrain of the Earth changed drastically as well. What was once the beautiful blue planet was not but of barren land. It would be a miracle in this age to see even a patch of greenery. However, that was not the main problem.

Immediately after the event, digital gates were opened up. However, digimons from an unknown origin had appeared. They were bloodthirsty for some reason and they were one of the main reasons for the reduction of the world's population. The land was destroyed by these digimons as well as they fought their petty battles against each other. The damage done to Earth would be worst if not for the battalion of tamers under Henry Lee.

These tamers fought against these invaders from another world for as long as they have arrived. However, they were not Omni-potent and could only protect that much of the Earth. They never did give up however and continued on the fight…

Bridge of tamer battalion flagship, Aerosteer

A young man with light blue hair was looking through the reports that were sent to him. It was on the casualties of the most recent battle against the invading digimons and also the battle report on numerous battles that were occurring around the world as well. As usual, the casualties were still very high, human and digimon alike. As he had discovered when he and the battalion had first fought these invading digimons, they enjoyed deleting digimon and slaughtering humans very much. Thus, there would be a high list of casualties after every battle against them. Their superior fighting abilities did not help in any manner.

Luckily, there had still been tamers joining their ranks voluntarily. It seemed that they had the same idea: Might as well die fighting than waiting to be killed. Sighing, he did not know whether that was lucky or not. Many still fell in battles and he could not help but regret the fact that he had brought them to the battlefield. Taking a seat on the captain's seat, the young man began to try relaxing for just a moment before he heard a shout.

" Henry! Hide me please!"

Shaking his head in disappointment at a lost opportunity to rest, Henry Lee turned around to see his usually cocky and tactless partner looking at him with a familiar look of panic. Cocking his right eyebrow, Henry Lee gave a shrug and motioned to Terriermon to hide behind him on his seat. Obliging quickly, Terriermon quickly hid behind him. At that same moment, a little girl that looking haunting like his sister Suzie when she was 6 burst in. She had the same overactive smile on her face. She was wearing a visor and was looking at Henry.

Little Girl " Unkle Henwy, where is Tewiermon? I wanna play wit him!"

Allowing himself a little smile, Henry Lee shook his head at his niece and told her gently that Terriermon was not here. As expected, young Kaoru Shiota was very disappointed. She seemed to enjoy Terriermon's company, although the same could not be said for Terriermon. It seemed she had inherited her mother's love of playing Princess Pretty Pants as well. Poor Lopmon and Terriermon were her Princesses of course. After advising Kaoru to go play with Lopmon and her mother instead and only after she had left the room did Henry allowed Terriermon out of his hiding place. He looked pretty relieved that Kaoru was finally gone.

Terriermon-sighing- " Thanks for the safe Henry. I don't want to get caught in that again!"

Henry-chuckled- " I think you need a Momentai."

Terriermon " Very funny Henry! And I thought we are partners!"

After saying that, Terriermon put his two small hands on his hips and puffed up his face to try showing that he was angry and unhappy. However, it only made Henry chuckled even harder which became a full-blown laughter. Slowly but surely, Terriermon laughed together with Henry as well. As they calm down, Henry looked at Terriermon seriously and Terriermon knew that his partner had something to say.

Henry " Terriermon, how is Suzie and Kaoru so far?"

Terriermon " You worry too much Henry. They are fine. However, they would still cry when those days arrived you know."

Henry " I know… Can't blame them though…"

Hirokazu Shiota, his younger brother-in-law was one of the first tamers that fell to the bloodthirsty invading digimons. Henry's sister and niece were seriously scarred by that incident and were still trying to recover from it till now. Losing Kazu was painful. Not only was he a good friend, he was also family. His death however further reinforced the strong belief in Henry's mind, which was to protect those that were still alive and prevent other innocents from feeling the same pain that he and his family had felt. As Henry's mind came to this thought, his expression darkened as well. He had already lost so much to the invaders. Many of his friends and fellow tamers had fell in the battle against these invaders and they too had indirectly made him betrayed his best friend Takato Matsuki, whom was still not found after that incident. Actually, he had not found Ruki nor Ryo after that incident. Another thing to add onto the list of why he hated these invaders.

Henry's expression was easily read by Terriermon and he felt for his partner. He knew how he had felt when he had to force himself to betray Takato during the case of the death of Professor Shibumi. He really had no choice and all Terriermon could do was to support him and stay by his side. The lost of Kazu and many other fellow tamers made Henry even more guilty and angry. Just as he was about to tell Henry to take it easy and 'Momentai', the alarm signifying the opening of invader's gate sounded.

Clearing all his thoughts, Henry Lee wore the mask that he always had during battles against the invaders and asked for the location of the gate. After being told by the operator that was present that the gate was opened in Japan, his old home country, Henry was shocked. However, he managed to hide his shocked expression well and ordered for the Aerosteer to head for Japan, Tokyo immediately. There might be survivors in that area and it was also their job to prevent these invaders from further damaging their home and bring ruin to plans of rebuilding all around the world.

Japan, Tokyo City

The city of Tokyo was a shadow of its former self. There was no more busy traffic on the streets nor were there any sign of human existence. Being the first city to be razed by the bloodthirsty invaders, Tokyo was brought to ruin within an hour with nearly all its inhabitants killed. The lucky ones that managed to survive had to hide in the underground tunnels of Tokyo to escape death. They would have all perish as well if not for the assistance of the Hypnos and the digimon tamers that did not joined the battalion. Lady Luck was also on their side as they had managed to escape detection for three hellish years.

On a tall building in the area, a young girl with red hair was scouting her surroundings with her modified binoculars. She was wearing a brown jacket with a plain dark blue shirt and blue jeans underneath it. She also had a D-Ark on her belt as well as a deck of cards in a pocket that was on her belt as well. Her hair was tied in a braid so as to prevent it from obstructing her vision and to prevent it from hindering her movement. Beside her was a digimon that was wearing a kendo suit and equipped with a bokken. He was looking around cautiously as well.

The girl let her binoculars down and gave a sigh of relief. So far, there were no signs of gates that hosted invaders in anywhere. However, she knew she had to be vigilant as carelessness would cause not only the death of herself, but also the death of all the survivors as well. All of a sudden, the girl saw a gate materializing on the building in front of her. After giving a look which said run to her partner, the two started running towards the camp side of the tamers. This was a rule when dealing with invaders. You do not fight them alone. Once you see them or a gate, run to inform others so they could avoid them or at least prepare for battle. These invaders were stronger than all digimons in the past and they arrived in groups. As the main purpose of the tamers was to protect the survivors, they would try to avoid as much fighting as possible.

After running for a while, the girl and her partner finally reached the camp side. Rushing towards a red haired woman in her late twenties, the girl shouted loudly.

" Mom! Gate due north-east!"

Ruki Makino turned sharply towards her daughter as she heard what she said. She gave a grimace as this was already the third gate that had opened within two days. Usually, the gates do not materialize so rapidly. Something must be wrong and she knew it. However, she could not really tell what was wrong. Call it the sixth-sense or whatever you want, but this was not normal. Stepping forward towards her daughter, she had also decided on the course of action.

" Rumi, go get Yamaki and tell him about the situation. We will have to move everyone before we get discovered."

Nodding her head, Rumi Makino ran towards the direction of the make-shift office of Yamaki Tetsuo with Kotemon following loyally behind her. Ruki was amused at her daughter's seemingly endless stamina and energy. Despite the fact that her later years was in such a hellish atmosphere, her daughter had actually managed to grew up fine. Ruki considered that as a miracle as she had rose Rumi up without any help from her grandmother and mother. Her grandmother had died due to sickness even before the catastrophe and her mother…She was killed by the invaders as she was coming back to Japan. Ruki was pretty sure that they would be proud of her as she had managed to rise Rumi up well and had a pretty good relationship with her as well.

" Ruki, are you alright?"

" I'm fine Renamon. Get ready to kick some butt." replied Ruki to her just materialized partner.

Well, Renamon was something liked a mother to Rumi as well. After all, the two of them had taken care of Rumi ever since she was a baby. However, now was no time for such thoughts. They have serious matter to attend to. She could think more later after everything was solved. She could hear her daughter's return and saw that she had brought Yamaki with her as well. He looked a little beat and Ruki could not blame him as he had tried to keep up with the speed of Rumi who ran pretty fast thanks to the training with Renamon and her constant battling with the invaders. After finally catching his breath, Yamaki Tetsuo addressed the tamers that had already gathered around the area and showed them his plan.

" Alright. I got the situation. Rick right? You and the rest of the tamers will guard the people as they move into and through the tunnels. Guide them through to D-57 tunnel and you should be safe there."

The tamer known as Rick nodded his head. He was one of the more experienced and skilled tamers in the group. Looking at both Ruki and Rumi, Yamaki motioned them to move closer as he had something to say to them.

Yamaki-hushed voice- " Listen Makino, Rumi. I want you two to check out the old ruins of the Hypnos building."

Hearing the name of the location, Ruki felt a stabbing pain through her heart. That was where she had last saw him… Of course, Ruki hid her pain but it was not unnoticed by Renamon and Rumi. Renamon gave her a concern looked and so did Rumi. However, Rumi was curious as to why her mother showed a flash of sadness just now. Usually, she would hide her feelings and even if she showed it, it would not be so…sad. Only Renamon knew why Ruki was this sad but she could do nothing to lessen her pain.

Yamaki " Sorry about this Makino. However, only the two of you can be trusted. Do me a favor."

Ruki was about to make a rude reply when she saw Rumi next to her. Biting back her retort that was filled with colorful languages, she nodded her head grudgingly. Before she could ask Yamaki why they had to make a short scouting trip to the ruined building, her partner had already done so. Yamaki's reply was simple and that stopped Ruki dead in her tracks. Yamaki had mouthed 'Shibumi'.

Hypnos Tower Ruins

The four arrived at the ruins of the Hypnos Tower at no time. The place still looked pretty dead and looking at this scene only brought back bad memories for Ruki. This place was where she had seen Takato for the last time. He had disappeared without a trace together with Guilmon and Ruki could not help but feel that he was already gone. This place also used to host so much laughter and joy until that faithful day… Ruki did not know whether to hate or love this place. It was the only place where she had truly enjoyed herself with her friends. However, this was also the place where all her sorrows began.

Rumi looked at her mother concernedly. She was not normal and seemed quite unstable and deep in thought. She had that far away look in her eyes and was that tears she was seeing inside her mother's eyes? The only time she had ever seen her mother cry was when great grand mother Seiko passed away and when she learnt that grandmother had been killed on the way home. Rumi had tried to ask her mother and Renamon about what had happened in this area but she never got any answers. However, her mother would have the same look in her eyes liked now and you could detect a hint of sadness from Renamon.

Renamon and Kotemon felt something coming towards them suddenly. Looking towards their right, they saw a gate materializing and opening as well. Shaking their respective partners out of thoughts, the four immediately prepared for battle. Unlike before, the gate had already opened and this means that the digimons from the gate had already detect their presence. If they run, they might lead them to their friends. Even if they did not, they would wonder around and if just one of them had found their friends…the results would be disastrous. Before any digimon invader stepped out however, the two red hair tamers pulled out the evolution to ultimate card from their respective decks to digivolve their partners. The invading digimons stepped out just as Renamon and Kotemon got replaced by their ultimate level, Taomon and Kyuukimon.

Ruki slashed the Wargreymon card from her deck to give Taomon Wargreymon's area attack, the Terra Force while Rumi slashed the Cannondramon card to give Kyuukimon Cannondramon's area attack, the Dino Cannon. Without hesitation, Taomon threw the Terra Force at the emerging digimons which wounded them and sent them tumbling back to the gates. Kyuukimon then fired the Dino Cannon into the gate to delete the wounded digimons and the digimons that were crossing the gate. However, there were still digimons that emerged out of the gate. The gate was hosting Neodevimon which were ultimate level virus digimon. They started attacking by using their Guilty Claw attack.

The four scattered to avoid the attack. Taomon cast her Talisman spell to erect a protective barrier around Ruki and Rumi to keep them safe. Then, she engaged the Neodevimons. Ruki quickly seized the opportunity and slashed the Light Training Manual and Attack Boost Chip to Taomon to allow her gain advantage against the Neodevimons. Taomon immediately used her Talisman of Light on the Neodevimons which either deleted them or wounded them seriously due to the power up Taomon received. The Neodevimon that were not deleted were soon all gone as well from a Blade Twister courtesy of Kyuukimon. He was turning faster than usual as Rumi slashed the Hyper Speed card for him and this caused him to cause more damage.

Unknown to the combatants though, another gate was opening behind them. Slowly, another group of ultimate level digimons which were the Gigadramon. They quickly flew towards the battlefield and launched their Darkside Attack at all the combatants on the field. Caught by surprise, both Taomon and Kyuukimon were hit by the attack which damaged them. The Neodevimons that were weaker were deleted by the air strike as well. Acting quickly before the Gigadramons and the Neodevimons could take advantage, both of the Makino slashed the Full Recharge card to return their partners to their original health. However, they knew that they were outnumbered and were in disadvantage. To make matters worst, another gate seemed to be appearing from the sky as well. Ruki gave a scowl as she realized that she was right. The frequent opening of gates was not normal.

From the gate, Skull Satanmons appear out of it. Ruki could see a Deathmon in the ranks of the Skull Satanmons as well. Wasting little time, Ruki biomerged with Taomon and formed Sakuyamon. Before any of the invaders could react, Sakuyamon performed her Talisman Sphere which deleted many of the weakened digimons in the area. However, they were still hopelessly outnumbered.

Ruki ' Damn it! It seems like the end…'

Renamon ' Don't give up yet Ruki! We still have to guard Rumi!'

Ruki ' You are right… Come on Renamon! We will protect our daughter!'

Renamon ' Right behind you Ruki!'

Rumi scanned the battlefield to assess the situation. Her mother and her were hopelessly outnumbered and despite the fact that her mother had gone mega, the chance of survival was still dim. However, she was determined not to fall without a fight. She watched as Kyuukimon sliced through her opponents. Then, an idea came to her. Searching through her deck, she found the card that she had wanted, Imperialdramon. Quickly slashing the card, Kyuukimon received the cannon that was on Imperialdramon's back. After taking a careful aim, he fired the Mega Death at the masses of digimon, deleting and wounding them seriously with success. However, she saw Kyuukimon being blasted by a wave of Darkside Attacks and devolved back to Kotemon, barely conscious.

Sakuyamon was distracted by a Skull Satanmon when Deathmon used its Eye Blow at Sakuyamon. Having a type disadvantage, Sakuyamon was wounded and that was further amplified when the rest of the digimons threw their attack against her. It was all she could do to maintain her mega form. The situation was bleak and the Deathmon moved in to finish Sakuyamon off when it was deleted by a volley of missiles and bullets alike. Turning her head, she was surprised to see the familiar gigantic green robotic giant.

Ruki " Henry! What are you doing here!"

Needless to say, Henry was happy that Ruki was here as well. He had finally found one of the three whom had disappeared when they were in the heart of the catastrophe. Before he could answer however, Terriermon beat him.

Terriermon " That's all you can say? No kiss for the hero?"

Henry-groaning- " Terriermon!"

Terriermon-grinning- " Momentai Henry!"

Sakuyamon was not very happy to hear that remark from Terriermon. However, they were glad to see them as well. All the unhappiness she had for him was momentarily forgotten. Of course, Terriermon had to open his mouth again.

Terriermon " Wow…You changed! You are not going to harm me after what I say!"

Sakuyamon-scowl- " I would have if not because I need to set a good example to my daughter!"

Mega Gargomon " Daughter?"

Sakuyamon " Later Einstein. Take care of enemies first."

Mega Gargomon " Indeed…"

After that little conversation, the two mega digimons joined the battle with the rest of the battalion that had arrived. Now that the numbers were on par, the fight went on smoothly. The fight was bloody as usual thanks to the bloodthirsty invading digimons. Many tamers and digimons were killed and deleted respectively but unnecessary sacrifice was avoided with the presence of Sakuyamon as she made a barrier to protect the tamers that were not fit for battle and seriously wounded digimon. Rumi watched all this as she held the unconscious Kotemon in her arms. Whoever that green machine was, her mother definitely knows him. She could ask questions later after the fight.

Suddenly, all the combatants on the battlefield heard a deranged laughter. It was sickeningly familiar to Sakuyamon and Mega Gargomon.

Sakuyamon and Mega Gargomon ' Shibumi…'

Out of the ruins of the Hypnos Tower rose Hazardmon, the monster that neither Sakuyamon nor Mega Gargomon wished to see again. It was so powerful that even with the combined powers of Gallantmon, Justimon, Mega Gargomon and Sakuyamon could not even scratch it. They were doomed if it decided to attack them. From the shield of Hazardmon came a black beam of light that hit all the combatants on the battlefield. The digimons that were in combat all turned into mega form and then all bursts into data. As for the tamers that got in the way of the beam, they just dropped dead, their bodies being drained like zombies, with white hair as well. The beam hit the barrier erected by Sakuyamon and she was knocked back into Renamon and Ruki instantly. This happened to Mega Gargomon as well as he split into Henry and Terriermon. The only reason why they survived was that they were near to Sakuyamon's barrier and got into it at the last moment.

Looking at them with a deranged look in his eyes, Shibumi gave some commands to Hazardmon which sunk back into the ground and disappeared. The survivors looked at this scene bewildered. Even Terriermon had nothing to say .

Henry " Ruki, I think we need to talk about that…"

Ruki-nodding- " Yeah…" 'Seems like things are getting more chaotic from now on…'

End of Chapter 1

Now, that was a blast! Hope you enjoyed it. For those who are interested in knowing, I had set the age of the three main tamers to 28 in this story. Ryo is older than them by a year. Takato will definitely appear in this fic as he is the main character. However, don't expect it to be soon as I have a plan to connect this story to my Digital Warfare. Yup, that's the new name for Viral Liberation as it seemed to be war situation in that fic. Till next time then.