Disclaimer: I do not own Digimon: Digital Monster or any related brand and names. I created some Digimons present in this work of fiction, but I created them based on concepts present in the show and others. I am doing this for fun and do not get any profit from it, please don't sue me I got nothing anyway.
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AnT: Well the Numemons in vending machine was more like an hommage or a reference than anything else. You might see a few more references here or there to the other seasons. I'm working on my own Digiworld too, but this is too early to see definitive characteristics.
MetalDragon: Actually it sounds pretty good. I'll use it, at least in the character's dialogues. It simple and straight forward. The evolutions will show up in a few chapters, don't worry. My Digimons full lines are ready so that's no problem!
By: Undrave
The Sun was rising over the Digital World, as it always did and hopefully always will. In the abandonned gothic church, Keoki rises from his bed of leaves on the ground, stretching and yawning. It takes him a few seconds before he realise that everything that had happened to him and Iaku wasn't a dream. The Sun is shining through the broken window above the doar, and now the paintings on the wall are much clearer than the evening before. In full like they look even more stunning and beautiful, with lots of details and are of incredible craftsmanship. Even the frame is finely scultped and painted a bright gold luster that hasn't washed away during the time the church was abandonned. The tiger figure looks even more imposing.
"Up yet?" Asked Metamon, walking over the boy with fruits in his arm. "Slept well?"
"Not bad, considering I slept on a stone floor. What about you?"
"After sleeping for who knows how long under the Bolt-Gear I don't need much sleep, beside we Cyborg Digimon don't need much to begin with. Kaerumon's out getting water." The Digimon explained.
"Tell me Metamon..." Started Keoki, sitting on a pew."Who are on these paintings?"
"Those? They are the three Great Angels and the Digimon Sovereigns! I don't know their names but I know they are important." Answered Metamon, biting into a purple apple.
"Sovereigns and Great Angels... " Repeated the boy, fascinated by the large tiger figure that seamed the most important of the four creatures.
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The forest was coming alive with the sounds of morning when ,in a clearing near a stream of clear water, a soda pop vending machine opened, letting a yawning boy get out.
"Wakey wakey Bibamon, sun's up! A beautiful day is ahead of us... you know that thing was more comfortable than I tought." Commented Taki, stretching.
"Yeah...coming." Said the little beaver Digimon, sounding half-asleep as he emerged from the same machine.
"Talk for yourself... I'm sore all over from the crammed space." Complained Rikimi, coming out of another machine."And to think they belong to those ugly Numemons....yuck!"
"We proposed to lay yours down but you didn't want to." Replied Finmon, who was in yet another machine, since she was too big to share hers with her partner.
"It would have felt like sleeping in a coffin!" Protested the girl."Beside am I the only one to find odd there is those vending machines in the middle of nowhere?"
The other three just shruged in answer, making Rikimi groan.
"Morning everyone." Greeted Tamao, ermerging from her machine while yawning and stretching.
"Did you sleep well?" Asked Kattomon, flying down from her perch atop the machine to her partner's shoulder.
"Yeah, I felt safe knowing you were there to protect me." Answered the girl.
"It was nice of the Numemons to 'lend' us those machines." Said Taki with a smirk, winking at Bibamon. "So who's up for breakfeast? I wouldn't mind some more purple apples and some fish."
"Too bad I don't have more sandwiches." Sighed Tamao.
"I wouldn't mind either... let's go fishing Bibamon! You guys take care of the fruits!" Declared Finmon taking off toward the stream, draggin the still half asleep rookie behind her.
"I don't wanna swim... this early...water ... cold." He complained.
Gathering fruits didn't take much long for the three humans with the help of Kattomon they were done in less than half an hour. Later Finmon and Bibamon returned with a few fishes for everyone and the little beaver had even took the time to gather ,or chop down with his teeth, firewood, turning a tree in a makeshif bridge at the same time. Kattomon then shot two of her razor feather, one to dig into the wood, the other to impact on it and create a spark to lit the fire. In not time they had a healthy breakfeast of fish and fruits.
"I found a path in the forest on the other side of the stream." Commented Bibamon in betweem two bites of a large green fruit.
"It looked well traveled too, it probably lead somewhere." Added Finmon.
Taki took a sip of water to better swallow what he was chewing before talking"Then we'll go that way."
"We could get lost." Stated Rikimi.
"We are already lost since we don't know where we are. You're lost or your not, there's no degree to it Rikimi." Retorked the boy, causing his friend to roll her eye.
"In any case I hope we won't have to walk too far." Said the pink haired girl, before taking a bite of fish.
"Maybe we should pack fruits in our school bag, we never know." Proposed Tamao.
Taki snickered "Yeah, beside they're much lighter now that we used all those heavy school books to lit the fire last night."
The comment made his cousin smile "We still got our homework to start fires."
"Augh... you two are joking around like this is just a big camping trip! It's dangerous out here!" Pointed out Rikimi.
"Why should we worry about something we can't change? We're here so I'm trying to enjoy it... beside we got out partners to defend us! And I got the Blast-Gear just in case." Replied Taki, raising his Digi-Gear to accentuate his point.
"I couldn't have done it without you Taki, you helped me get stronger when you unlocked the Digi-Gear, I was only using what you gave me." Explained Bibamon, finishing the green fruit he was eating.
"You're too modest. I didn't do much, you did all the work." Simply said the boy.
"No no, you did!"
"No you did!"
"No you I tell you!"
"I said it's YOU WHO DID ALL THE WORK." insited the human.
"NO YOU DID IT ALL!" Shouted Bibamon.
"YOU DID!"
"NO YOU!"
"YOU DID!"
"YOU DID!"
"WILL YOU JUST ACCEPT IT'S YOU?" Bellowed the boy, now nose to nose with the little creature.
While the two argued a big vein was growing on Rikimi's forehead "ENOUGH! YOU BOTH DID GREAT! SO NOW SHUT UP!" She shouted, pelting the two with fruits.
Tamao couldn't help but burst out in laughter, and so did Finmon as the two males complained about Rikimi's brutal behavior. Taki having taken the blunt of the attack, since Bibamon wears an helmet. The rest of the breakfeast was rather uneventful, just as it was for Iaku and Keoki at the same moment, but in a diferent location. Soon the food was all consumed, or packed in the schoolbags, the fire put out and the fortune camp left behind. A little green form wiggled from under a rock as the D-Wielders left and crossed the stream on Bibamon's makeshift bridge.
"I think it's safe now." Stated the Numemon.
"Let's reclaim our homes!" Called their leader as he and the rest of the Numemon tribe emerged into the clearing. "Those meanies! If that's how all humans act then I'm glad there aren't any more in the Digital World!"
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"The other signals are on the move again." Declared Iaku, as he came out of the church checking the screen of his Rad-Gear.
"Are they moving toward us?" Inquired Keo, putting his goggles and gloves back on.
"Yep." Nodded the blue haired boy. "We should be able to meet up with them today!"
"That'd be great!" Chimed Kaerumon, hopping on his partner's shoulder.
"Well what are we waiting for? Let's move out troop!" Called Keoki, taking a first step forward.
"Huh Keo..." Started Iaku.
"Don't tell me..." The blond boy interupted, a big sweatdrop on the back of his head "I'm heading the wrong way? Right?"
"Yeah... it's that way... why don't you let me lead the way?" Proposed the other boy, taking off in the right direction, followed by Metamon.
"Aww...but I wanted to lead."
"Don't worry Keoki, you'll lead next time." Reassured the purple Digimon.
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Tamao, Taki and Rikimi were still on their way through the woods, Kattomon flying above the tree tops, when the bird Digimon flew back to the kid's level.
"There's something up ahead." She declared, as she flew back to Tamao's shoulder.
"What is it?" The girl asked.
"It appears to be a red roof,I guess it is a building. We are heading straight for it."Explained the bird.
"Let's hope it's not filled with Numemons." Stated Rikimi, shivering.
"Numemons don't usually hang in houses, that's more Roachmon style. They're even uglier and nastier, and let's not mention more powerful." Teased Finmon, enjoying the disgusted look on the pink haired girl's face.
"She...she...she's kidding right?" The girl asked the other two Digimons.
"Sadly no. Roachmons are more powerful than Numemons." Answered Bibamon.
"We won't know until we get there." Added Taki. "So why worry?"
"Well said." Agreed Kattomon.
The little group finally reached the construction, it was in yet another clearing in the forest, this one caused by a deep ravine splitting the ground. The construction was not a building, but rather a wooden covered bridge. Just like the vending machines it seamed totally out of place in this tropical forest.
"There's a river down that ravine... I can feel when I'm close to water." Commented Finmon.
"What are we waiting for? Let's cross that bridge and keep going, no use in staying here to contemplate the architecture!" Said Rikimi, grabbing Finmon's hand and dragging her toward the aformentioned bridge.
As our heroes were about to reach the bridge, a voice was heard.
"NOT SO FAST!" It called, startling the three D-Wielders and their partners.
That's when a Digimon felt from the ceiling of the bridge. It was a yellow bulbous creature with no legs and long vines instead of arms. It's face didn't seam to have any eyes and it didn't look very nice or happy.
"Ya gotta pay the toll if you wanna cross my bridge!" He said in a gruff voice.
"What is that?" Asked Taki to his partner, pointing to the Digimon.
"It's a Vegiemon! They're not really mean by nature but they're very oportunistic." He explained.
"Your bridge? Excuse me if I doubt that claim. I'm sure you didn't build that bridge!" Declared Finmon, pointing at Vegiemon.
"Maybe I didn't build it, but I claimed it first! So cough up the cash!" The Vegiemon replied.
"Okay okay... we don't want any trouble...so how much?"Asked Taki, trying to defuse the situation.
"50 dollars!" Answered the Digimon.
"WAAAH?!? Are you crazy?" Shouted Rikimi, taking a step back "Even if we had US dollars on us we wouldn't give you this ridiculous ammount of money to cross a few feet! I'd rather go look for another bridge!"
"Tough luck dolly, there's no place to cross this ravine for miles! If you don't have the mullah we could always do a trade." Proposed Vegiemon.
"We got fruits if you want... I got a pocket calculator too and other school supplies." Commented Tamao.
"I don't want any of that junk...but..."Started Vegiemon, a crooked smile on his ugly face "...those pretty shiny things on your arms could fetch a pretty penny." He finished, pointing to the Digi-Gear on Rikimi's arm.
"We can't take those stupid things off our arms." Simply stated the girl.
"Well in that case...I'LL JUST RIP YOUR ARM OFF! " Shouted Vegiemon, as his vine shot toward Rikimi like an attacking snake.
"FIN BLADE!" Called Finmon, swatting the attack away "Keep yer slimey vines off her!"
"You better back off loser, we're not letting you take the Digi-Gears!" Declared Bibamon as he stood in front of his partner, trying to look tough.
"Consider this a fair warning." Added Kattomon, landing in front of Tamao.
But Vegiemon ignored the words of the feathered Digimon."Oooh... they must be even more precious than I tought if your going to that extent to protect them! "
And with that Vegiemon swung his vine like a whip, trying to hit Bibamon, while the other shot towards Kattomon. Bibamon and Taki took a step back, barely avoiding the attack, while Kattomon flew up above the second vine. Tamao had to almost throw herself toward her cousin to avoid being hit. Finmon took the opportunity to charge the assailant, but Vegiemon had anticipated the move and the now fully extend vine that had attacked kattomon was swung sideways, slamming into Finmon's flank! Finmon rolls on the ground, almost reaching the edge of the canyon. She peers into it's depth for a second, seeing a tumultuous river with treacherous rapids and sharp rock a long way down.
"RAZOR FEATHERS!" Shouted Kattomon, flapping her wings and sending four feather flying toward Vegiemon.
The yellow Digimon spun one of his vine and blocked the attack. That's when Bibamon jumped toward him, trying to pound him with his tail. The champion quickly reacted and hit the little rookie in mid air with his second apendage. Bibamon went flying and skidded to a halt on the ground at Taki's feet.
"FIN BLADE!"
Finmon then dashed at their opponent from his side. He leaped backward and dodged the attack quite easily, making the blue Digimon trip on his vine, sending her rolling toward her partner.
"Okay, time to show him what we're made of! Ready Bibamon?" Asked Taki, pulling out his brand new K-D.
"Sure!"
"Then try not to blow up the bridge! BLAST-GEAR!" Called the boy, slamming the key right into it's hole "UNLOCK!"
The K-D and Blast-Gear became light once again and shot from the boy's arm, flying toward Bibamon. And like the day before it became a forest camouflage-colored armor. The little Digimon took his best battle stance and got ready to unleash hell on that bulbous villain.
"Blast-Gear, Battle Mode Activated."
"LOG BARRAGE!" He shouted, firing a log shaped missile toward a confused Vegiemon.
But his confusion didn't last long, he noticed Kattomon diving toward him and smirked "Nice gadget... " he commented.
Slamming his vine downward he used them like giant spring to propulse himself in the air, above the attack and even higher than Kattomon. This took her by surprise and Vegirmon took the chance to hit her over the head with both vines, sending her toward the ground as the log missile closed in on his former position! The Log Barrage exploded just before Kattomon reached the ground and she was sent flying. Luckily for the bird Digimon, Tamao managed to catch her.
"Kattomon! Are you allright?!" the concerned girl asked, alarm in her voice.
"Ye...yes...it takes more than that to delete me." Replied the Digimon, feeling dizzy, burn mark on her feathers.
"Oh no Kattomon!"Gasped Bibamon, feeling very guilty about it.
"...But I don't think it'll be any useful! I tought you couldn't get those things off your arm." Added Vegiemon , landing with a soft thud.
That's when Bibamon's armor transformed into light and flew back to Taki's arm, turning back into the Blast-Gear and yellow K-D. "Bibamon! What happened?" Asked the boy.
"I'm too weak to keep it on!" Admitted the Digimon.
"Well in that case why don't you give it to me... unless you want me to take it myself!" Declared Vegiemon, bouncing toward Taki, his apendages whipping the air in a menacing manner.
"Don't forget about me! FIN BLADE!" Shouted Finmon, reminding everyone of her prescence.
She slammed into Vegiemon in mid-bounce and sent him to the ground, it was his turn to feel the pain. An enraged Vegiemon glared at her, at least the best he could without actual eyes.
"Yeah show him who's boss Finmon!" Called Rikimi.
"Your starting to annoy me! RAH!" Complained the yellow Digimon.
He suddenly attacked Bibamon, sending him hit Finmon with his vine, his second one then shot toward her and ensnared her leg.
"FINMON NO!" Gasped Rikimi as her partner was hoist into the air above Vegiemon's head.
Vegiemon chuckled deviously"I could squeeze the life out of you but that wouldn't be any fun! You may be able to swim, but let's see if you can handle the FALL!"
And with that, he just threw Finmon into the ravine.
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"Something's going on with the others..."Commented Iaku, who stopped walking
"What'd you mean?" Inquired Kaerumon, from his perch on his partner's shoulder.
"They haven't moved in a while."
"Why is that weird?" Asked Keoki, walking up to his friend.
"Well they were moving and then they just stopped in front of a structure... I think they might be under attack." Answered Iaku.
"Then why didn't you told us that sooner!" Complained the other boy.
"We have to go help them!" Suddenly declared Metamon, dashing off foward.
"YEAH! LET'S GO!" Ordered Keoki, taking off after his Digimon.
"WAIT FOR US!" Pleaded the blue haired boy.
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"FINMON!!" Called Rikimi when she realised what was going on.
It was as if it all happened in slow motion. She could see Vegiemon swing her partner like a potatoe sack, then his vine loosening it's grip on the female Digimon's leg and her continuing the movement she already started. She saw her partner spin in the air, flying toward the gaping mouth that is the canyon, heading toward certain death! Her own 'NO!' distorted as if in slow motion... and then the light! A bright light from her skirt's pocket! She had seen that light before, when Taki had received his K-D! Things returned to normal speed when she realised what it could mean... In the blink of an eye she remembered what gear she was wearing on her arm. She fished for her key who had now became a blue K-D just as Finmon dissapeared from view.
"FLIGHT-GEAR!" She called, the key effortlessly sliding into the Digi-Gear's hole."UNLOCK!"
The blue K-D and the Flight-Gear turned into light and quickly left Rikimi's arm, flew by the surprised Vegiemon's head and flew down into the ravine where Finmon had plummeted. There was a bright light emitted from within the chasm and a computerized voice could be heard echoing against its walls.
"Flight-Gear, Battle Mode Activated."
Finmon suddenly rose from the ravine, wearing the Flight-Gear who had now become a set of golden armor. She hovered in mid-air, as if to let everyone admire her new attire. She was flying thanks to a pair of small jet engine on each side of her dorsal fin, attached by a metallic belt, two jet like wings attached to the jet-pack. She had an helmet wich gave her another fin on top of her head and goggle like eyewear. Her ankles were encase in shackles while her whole forarm were covered by metal, and so did her arm fins who were now bigger and looked more like wings.
"Thank you Rikimi. That wasn't very nice of you Vegiemon. You better let my friends cross 'your' bridge or I'll have to hurt you." Stated Finmon, glaring at her opponent.
"Think you can scare me with your little gizmo and just because you can fly? Come and get me!" Challanged the champion
Finmon smirked "With pleasure... FIN BOOMERANG!"
She then swung both her arms and her metalized fin detached from them, spinning off toward Vegiemon. Reacting quickly the other Digimon bounced to the side to avoid the first one, then back to avoid the second one.
"Pathetic!" He growled.
"Don't you know boomerangs always come back?" Asked Finmon.
That's when Vegiemon was hit behind the head by the first projectile, sending him flying forward just before the second one hit him in the butt, sending him head first against one of the supporting beam of the bridge. He felt to the ground, knocked out, as the two fin returned to their rightful place.
"Consider yourself paid, rotball." added Rikimi.
Finmon gracefully landed in front of her friends with a bright smile.
"I think he'll be out of commission for a while." She declared, as her armor turned into light and flew back to Rikimi's arm.
"Let's cross the bridge while he's out cold." Proposed Taki, already heading for it with his cousin.
"You did really great Finmon." Rikimi said, aproaching her partner. "I was worried for you for a while there, but everything turned out okay. Sorry if I doubted your ability at first." Admitted the girl.
"I know your sorry... let's go now, this place reeks of Veggiemon." Replied the blue Digimon, taking the girl's hand and leading her to the bridge.
"Still...You could have crashed at the bottom of the canyon if I hadn't made that old key turn into this K-D thing." Commented Rikimi.
The digimon shrugged "I wasn't worried, I knew you would be able to unlock the Flight-Gear in time."
The two smiled at each other before reaching the other side of the bridge where Taki and Tamao were already waiting for them.
"Will you be okay Kattomon?" Inquired Tamao.
"I will, the ringing in my ears stopped now." Answered the small bird Digimon, stretching her wings before flying back to her now usual perch on her partner's shoulder.
That's when the sound of footsteps and rustling leafs were heard coming from the woods.
"They're this way! Hurry up!" Called a boy's voice.
"Someone's coming!" Gasped Taki.
The three D-Wielders and their Digimon got into fighting stance, ready for anything to come out of those woods. They didn't like the idea of having to fight again after facing that greedy Vegiemon, but it seamed someone wanted to find them. They sure weren't ready for the four shapes, the taller two in particular, that came out of the woods. Because they were humans.
"Hi! I'm Keoki and this is partner Metamon!" Greeted the blond boy.
"And I'm Kaerumon and this is Iaku!" Added a little purple frog on a boy's shoulder.
To Be Continued...
AN: This felt a lot longer to write than it feels to read, or at least imagine happening... AnywayZzzz, hope the ending isn't too crappy, I just don't feel like doing lengthy introduction XD so I'm gonna leave a gap betweem this chapter and the next and you can fill it with your imagination. Yeah that's pretty lazy I know.