Digimon Season 1 ½
By ShinobiWolf
Chapter Five: Snap the Chains
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This last chapter was shorter than I planned. But I've been dragging this fic on for years, so I'm happy I can finally put it behind me, and put more attention to my other fics that are actually being reviewed. I may make some sort of a sequel to this, although it may just be a one-shot type of thing. And there's no telling when I'll get to it… Now I'll have more time to work on "Road Trip: The Final Frontier!", "Called into Question", and two more fics I have in the planning stages. To anyone who's actually bothered to read this, thank you.
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Kumika's eyes widened. She was in the direct path of Shadowmon's Crimson Tornado. She felt a strong force swiftly pick her up and away from the attack. Not getting the pain she expected, Kumika opened her eyes.
"I can't believe it!"
X-Flamedramon let Kumika down to her feet, and then handed her a Digi-egg. "Keep her safe until the fight is over." She asked before running off to help the others. Kumika smiled as she realized who's egg she was gingerly holding close to her heart. She was careful not to trip as she ran back to the other kids.
Shadowmon cursed to herself. She was beginning to weaken! She was knocked to the ground with the combined efforts of Metalgreymon, Weregarurumon, and now X-Flamedramon.
Kumika didn't know whether or not Shadowmon still had control over her partner, after all, her fur was still black. But that was still her friend lying on the ground unconscious. Kumika handed X-Pegasusmon's egg to a startled Sora.
She was wandering a little too close to Nyandramon's body for Matt's comfort.
"Kumika! What are you-"
His calling fell on deaf ears as Kumika knelt in front of Nyandramon's enormous head. One toxic green eye opened. Before Kumika could react, one giant, black paw had her pinned to the ground. She could hear the others crying her name, but there was nothing she could do to move. If Shadowmon pressed down any harder, her ribs would surely be crushed. Shadowmon lifted her paw, granting Kumika a much needed breathe of air; but not for long. Kumika squeezed her eyes shut as she prepared to be stepped on fully.
But something was wrong; her paw stopped short. Shadowmon appeared to be talking to herself, but there were two different voices… Neillanimon was regaining control!
Kumika was too stunned from her near death experience to move. Weregarurumon swiftly swept her up in his arms before Shadowmon decided to change her mind.
Gokigen na chou ni natte
Kirameku kaze ni notte
Ima sugu
Kimi ni ai ni yukou
Yokei na koto nante
Wasureta hou ga mashi sa
Kore ijou
Shareteru jikan wa nai
Nani ga wo wo wo wo wo
Kono sora ni todoku no darou
Dakedo wo wo wo wo wo
Ashita no yotei mo wakaranai
"Nooo… I haven't finished them off yet!" Shadowmon shook her head as she tried to regain control.
"What's the matter, Shadowmon? Are you losing control? There's nothing you can do to get it back now, I've already snapped the chains…"
Mugendai na yume no ato no
Nanimo nai yo no naka ja
Sou sa itoshii
Omoi mo makesou ni naru kedo
Stay shigachi na imeeji darake no
Tayorinai tsubasa demo
Kitto toberu sa
On my love
Nyandramon was bathed in a bright, white light. A much smaller, purple light shot from her, landing at the edge of the clearing to reveal Shadowmon's true form. The white light gradually shrank, leaving behind a bruised and unconscious Neillanimon. Kumika jumped from Weregarurumon's arms and ran to cradle her injured friend. Strange, Shadowmon's legs hadn't been damaged, but each of Neillanimon's ankles was bruised and terribly raw.
"She'll be all right." X-Flamedramon assured her. "Her body's just weak from Shadowmon's using her in battle." She flashed a never-before-seen smile.
Ukareta chou ni natte
Ichizu na kaze ni notte
Doko mademo
Kimi ni ai ni yukou
Aimai na kotoba tte
Igai ni benri datte
Sakenderu
Hitto songu kikinagara
Nani ga wo wo wo wo wo
Kono machi ni hibiku no darou
Dakedo wo wo wo wo wo
Kitai shitetemo shikata nai
Mugendai na yume no ato no
Yarusenai yo no naka ja
Sou sa joushiki
Hazure mo waruku wa nai ka na
Stay shisou na imeeji wo someta
Gikochinai tsubasa demo
Kitto toberu sa
On my love
There was no longer any need to restrain their power. In no time at all, Shadowmon was standing before and even stronger Wargreymon and Metalgarurumon.
"Your soldiers are defeated and you have nowhere to run. Make this easy on yourself and give up!"
"Never…"
"We were afraid you'd say that."
Shadowmon's end was a quick one. Agumon and Gabumon, weakened from their use of power, sat as they watched Shadowmon's data spiral into the sky.
Mugendai na yume no ato no
Nani mo nai yo no naka ja
Sou sa itoshii
Omoi mo makesou ni naru kedo
Stay shigachi na imeeji darake no
Tayorinai tsubasa demo
Kitto toberu sa
Oh yeah
"Are you sure you can't stay longer?" Sora beckoned.
X-Flamedramon nodded her head. "X-Pegasusmon's egg will be better off in the ruins." She cradled her friend's Digi-egg.
"Thank you, for saving my life." Kumika bowed slightly.
X-Flamedramon released another rare smile before bounding off into the trees.
Mugendai na yume no ato no
Yarusenai yo no naka ja
Sou sa joushiki
Hazure mo waruku wa nai ka na
Stay shisou na imeeji wo someta
Gikochinai tsubasa demo
Kitto toberu sa
On my love
Kumika stroked Neillanimon's head. She still hadn't woken up yet. A soft melody drifted through the night air. Kumika smiled as she picked up Neillanimon, her ankles freshly bandaged, in her arms. She walked away from the camp, and sat with her back against a tree. "Don't stop playing on my account…"
Matt blushed slightly, as he resumed playing his harmonica.
Owari