Disclaimer: See first chapter
A/N: FINALLY! AN UPDATE!!!!! I swear, guys, I'm really sorry for the long delay, but I can't really find the time to update during the school year. I was only able to update 'cause it's currently Christmas break, and there's no homework (thankfully). I'll be able to update during this week and probably also during later January. Stay patient with me, okay? Ü
Glad you guys liked chapter 7, so here are my special thanks to everyone who reviewed:
Firehedgehog: Romance? Not sure, 'cause there are only two female Digimon in the legendary ten, but I'll see what I can do. Do you have any suggestions? I'll probably make small and/or humorous crushes go around but I'm not promising much. Glad you like the fic, I'll try to get the next chapter up ASAP.
Skittles the Sugar Fairy: The last part, ne?
CJ: Hello, new reviewer! Thanks for the comments and for the Mark's Mega Site thing, it helps a lot. Yea, I know there are a few typos, I accidentally overlook them even if I read what I wrote twice. Anyway, hope you can stick to the rest of the fic!
Takuya: Hehehe, thanks. I'll try to speed up a bit. Can't promise too much though. Schoolwork.
OmnicromXR: Yeah, I kinda noticed that too after reading it again for the third time. See, I actually first wrote LIGHT KUGEL, decided to change the attack to a more powerful one and forgot to delete the 'light' when I replaced 'kugel' with 'strahl.' Gomen, gomen. Well, yeah, I'm really planning on using the production names of Lucemon, you don't have to worry about that.
Dragons star: Hehe, yea, I'm still alive, just busy with my animation classes mostly. Now I'm just gonna step away a bit as you and CrystalDramon fight. :P Ah, a Suicine! Welcome to my fic, are you a muse already? Anyway, make sure those two don't hurt each other, okay? Don't want to loose the ones who ask the most questions!
Lavos: Thanks, don't worry, I'm already getting to the other warriors, be patient, ok?
Nightdragon0: The other's will be appearing soon, just be patient with me, okie?
Dragi: Thanks for wishing me luck. Sorry again 'cause I'm also kinda getting writers block. Don't worry too much though, I'll do my best.
Aunlee: Welcome back, school once again, huh? So I guess you understand why I can't update every two weeks, or even every month, anymore. TT
Random: Yep, expect Chakmon to come into the picture soon. Basically, the good guys from the Anime will appear in this fic in the same order they did in the show.
Ries: Don't worry, I haven't given up on this, It's just that I'm so busy in school. I'll try to get the next chapter up this Christmas break. :)
Strabimon Lover: Here's the update! :D Sorry, combination of writer's block and schol pressure isn't exactly a good thing to experience. Hope you enjoy!
Right, enough with my blabbing here, on with the fic!
Agnimon
"Agnimon-niichan! Do that cool move again!"
"Huh?"
"Agnimon, what do you think should be done?"
"Agnimon? But I'm Flamon…"
"Agnimon, your hair looks great when it flutters with the wind!"
"Are you talking to me?"
"What's the matter, Agnimon? I thought you were our powerful leader?"
"What are you saying?"
"Agnimon! Think you can handle a little earth shaker?"
"What do you mean?"
"Agnimon, what do you think of your number one fan?"
"I don't understand."
"Agnimon-sama, I've collected some information concerning our enemy."
"What enemy?"
"Agnimon-kun, I'm not deserving of your forgiveness."
"Who are you?"
"Kind of makes you miss the days when we were rookies, ne?"
"Wolfmon-san?"
"What's wrong with…wake up…you, Agnimon?"
"What's happening?"
"You should…wake up…take a break, you don't look too good."
"You're not making sense."
"You're…wake up!…spacing out on me, quit it!"
"I'm confused."
"Flamon! Wake up!"
Flamon shot up in bed, surprised, as he opened his eyes to a very concerned Strabimon, who seemed to relax a bit when he saw that Flamon was okay.
"Don't do that! I thought something was wrong!" the beast rookie scolded, sitting back on the chair beside the bed. "The dream again?"
"Yeah." Flamon replied, sighing. "Ever since we moved out of that dwelling I've been having the same one over and over again."
Seven months have passed since Flamon and Strabimon went to the forest of trials, and, unsurprisingly, they became closer to each other than to any of the other Digimon in the group.
They moved out not too long after Flamon recovered, for Lilymon, being the scout at the time, was able to get information that there appeared to be an unspoken truce between the two types. She said that everyone was talking about a mysterious Digimon named Lucemon who was able to calm the violent feelings of each type towards the other. They all had their doubts at first, for they did not know anything about this Digimon except for his name, but eventually believed it for every scout after Lilymon reported the same. It wasn't instant of course, for some Digimon were still hesitant to accepting the other type, but it seemed that most were able to change their ways.
They wanted to play it safe, and only decided to leave the dwelling a few weeks after the first report was given, but, just to be safe, they made sure that the dwelling was always ready in case of emergencies. They all moved to a house just on the outskirts of a village with both typed of Digimon that started to live peacefully together. It was located by on the borders of the forest, making it easy for them to gather food and water. It was like a two-story mansion built during the weeks when they were still all uncertain whether to move out. It was done by the time they made their decision. Upon arriving, Flamon immediately chose the biggest room on the second floor to share with Strabimon. The lavender rookie just grinned at his friend's antics as he sat on his bed, watching the other jump around, fascinated.
They were all enjoying the long-awaited peace, but Flamon began to have a reoccurring dream about Digimon he didn't know talking to him as if he was Agnimon. He didn't understand what they were talking about, he didn't even recognize to voices he heard. He could only see blurry images, so he couldn't identify what kind of Digimon were talking to him, but, he was sure that, even if he saw them clearly, they would be Digimon that he never met before. Strabimon became worried at this, for it was taught to him that reoccurring dreams meant something. Thus, he asked WarGreymon and MetalGarurumon to train them to become stronger. He had already apologized to the Digimon of Courage, and was forgiven with no hesitation.
The two mega Digimon were glad to accept the request for training the two rookies, and have been training them every other day since they moved in to their living quarters.
"You already told me that, Flamon." Strabimon stated. "Have you told the others about it yet?"
"No, I don't know if I should." said the younger one.
"Why?"
"I mean…they can relax now, thanks to that Lucemon, whoever he is, 'cause now there's peace in the world." Flamon explained. "I don't want to bother them with a problem of mine."
"They might know something about these things, and they might be able to help you." Strabimon coaxed.
"Fine, I'll ask one of them." Flamon said, defeated.
"And about that Lucemon, I don't know if he can be trusted." added the lavender rookie.
"Oh, not again, Strabimon."
"What?"
"Why can't you trust him? I mean, he did bring the peace to the Digimon world."
"Come on, don't you think that it's a little suspicious?" Strabimon pressed. "Lucemon appeared out of nowhere, and was able to make Digimon change their ways and be open to all types, just like that? No one even knows what he really is or where he came from."
"Believe what you want, Strabimon, but he seems to be a nice Digimon since he was able to do what he's done."
"And I still say you're too nice." Strabimon commented.
"Whatever." Flamon laughed, lying back down. "I'm going back to sleep."
"Why? The sun's already up." the elder rookie stated. "I don't see why you sleep so much, Flamon."
"And I don't understand why you get up so early!" Flamon countered. "Wake me when it's time for breakfast."
Just then, a booming voice, which the two recognized to be coming from Ikkakumon, practically echoed throughout the whole house.
"EVERYONE! TIME FOR BREAKFAST!"
Strabimon almost burst out laughing as Flamon groaned in frustration.
"Is everyone against me going back to sleep?" he asked no one in particular, still not getting up.
"Maybe it's a sign that you should do something about that sleeping problem of yours." Strabimon suggested.
"I already said I'll talk to the megas, Strabimon." sighed the red Digimon.
"I know. Just do it soon, ok? You haven't been yourself this past week because of your lack of sleep."
"I haven't? Strange, usually lack of sleep doesn't affect me at all." Flamon mused, yawning.
"Well, we've been training," said Strabimon, standing up. "so you're using more energy then you usually did."
"Yeah, I guess."
The lavender rookie grinned at the younger Digimon and made for the door.
"Want me to bring anything?" he asked before exiting.
"No, thanks. I'll be fine." Flamon replied.
The other nodded and exited the room, leaving the fire Digimon to his thoughts. Flamon sighed again shifting his position so that he was facing the window. The sky was a beautiful shade of blue and the trees on both sides of the window framed the image perfectly. He always loved looking up at the sky when his thoughts were troubled, for the sight helped to calm him and make him relax. He fell into the state between consciousness and unconsciousness for quite a while until he jerked awake when he heard his door shift, indicating a visitor.
"Flamon?" said the deep voice of WarGreymon. "Are you awake?"
The said rookie sighed and nodded his head, sitting up and facing the mega Digimon.
"What is it, WarGreymon-san?" he asked politely, though he already suspected what the answer would be.
"Strabimon said you needed to ask me something." the mega replied. "It's been quite a while since then, though, I thought you'd be coming downstairs."
"Ah, gomen, gomen." Flamon apologized, scratching the back of his head. "I guess I drifted off a bit."
"You've been doing that a lot, lately, I've noticed." WarGreymon commented.
"Uh, hai, it's…what I want to talk to you about." admitted the rookie. "You see…I've been having this reoccurring dream lately, and it's kinda bothering me."
"How so?"
"Well…"
Flamon then proceeded to explain his dream to the mega Digimon in complete detail. WarGreymon listened intently, not making comments until the small Digimon finished.
"You said that Agnimon is your champion form?" he asked when Flamon stopped talking.
"Hai."
"Hmmm…" mused WarGreymon, before continuing. "That dream may mean that you are going to Digivolve soon, since it keeps on showing you as Agnimon."
"Digivolve? Me?" Flamon asked, shocked. "I don't think I've trained enough for me to undergo Digivolution."
"Digivolution comes unexpectedly." WarGreymon explained. "Perhaps you may even learn to control it, like my companions and I have."
"I don't know," said Flamon. "But how about the voices I heard?"
"Possibly Digimon you will meet in the future." offered the mega Digimon. "It will make sense in time, but the one you should ask about dreams is Angewomon. She's better at this than I am."
"Sou ka." Flamon commented. "I'll ask her if anything else happens, arigato."
"No problem." WarGreymon said. "Oh, those conversations you had in your dream?"
"Hai? What about them."
"Those would most likely reflect the relationship you will have with that Digimon." stated the mega. "How you will get along with them, perhaps. Anyway, don't loose too much sleep over this, you still have training, unless you've forgotten."
"Iie!" Flamon grinned. "How could I forget training when Strabimon never forgets to remind me about it?"
"Hey!" an all too familiar voice cut it.
The two Digimon glanced at the doorway to see the beast-type rookie glaring at Flamon with his arms folded in a defensive manner.
"I don't mean it in a bad way, Strabimon." Flamon explained himself.
"Oh, really now?" Strabimon grinned. "We'll see during training then. Get up, we're moving out."
"Hai, hai." Flamon said, climbing out of his bed sluggishly.
"Come on, you two." WarGreymon called, already halfway out the door. "We have a reality training today."
This definitely caught the two rookies' interests, Flamon being more obvious than Strabimon, and they were off to the training grounds at a faster pace than usual.
The training grounds were situated at the fields on the other bend of the river. Basically, it had three areas: the starting or camping point, the battleground, and the reality forest. The starting point was where everything was explained and where everyone rested. The battleground was, of course, where practice and straightforward battles were held. Both were located at the same, big field just beside the river. The half closer to the river was the starting point while the half closer to the forest was the battleground. Just past the battleground was a mass of trees that eventually became the reality forest. The reality forest was where strategic "missions" were held. Missions in the reality forest were the rookies' favorites, as those were usually the most varied ones.
The three Digimon walked to the starting point, crossing the river quickly. MetalGarurumon was already there waiting for them, along with Armadillomon, Hawkmon, Patamon and Veemon.
"Welcome back, rookies." MetalGarurumon greeted. "Today we're going to make you play a game of hide and seek."
"Come again?" Strabimon said, incredulously. "Hide and seek?"
"Not an ordinary game of hide and seek." WarGreymon assured. "My four companions here will each hide somewhere in the reality forest, and they each have a part of a golden, disk-shaped rock with them. Your task is to find and take all of the parts, complete the rock, and bring it back here. Of course, they won't give you the parts without a fight, so you will have to battle them to get it."
"This training session is for your skills of tracking, speed, and stealth." MetalGarurumon continued. "Not only will they hide, but they will move constantly, moving away from you once they sense that your there. Only one rule here: No fatal attacks. Clear?"
"Crystal." Strabimon answered, flexing his claws.
"Yep." Flamon smiled. "This'll be fun!"
"How about you four?" WarGreymon asked, turning to the four of the former chosen Digimon.
"Ready!" they all replied.
"You have one minute of a head start starting…now!"
The four them ran off into the woods in different directions. After a full minute, WarGreymon and MetalGarurumon nodded to Strabimon and Flamon that they could start. The two then dashed off to the forest, searching for tracks of their companions. Flamon having the best eyesight, searched for any signs that any of the four have been there. Strabimon, on the other hand, sniffed the air for a scent and perked his ears for the sounds of the four. This was how the two always worked when they were tasked to search for something, though this was the first time that they were looking for a live target, they knew that this tactic would still work. Suddenly, Strabimon's ears twitched as he heard a sudden scrambling.
"Flamon!" he said loud enough for only the red Digimon to hear. "I heard something up in the tree to your left."
Flamon then focused his search to the area specified by the beast rookie. Squinting his eyes, he saw a shadow in branch a short distance up the tree.
"I see something." Flamon said, his voice as soft as Strabimon's. "Distract it, I'll climb up there."
Strabimon nodded slightly, and continued to sniff the air, twitching his ears as he did, so that it would appear that he was still searching. Meanwhile, Flamon inched up the tree to the bough where the shadow was staying. Getting closer, he saw that there, balanced on the bough, was Armadillomon, keeping close watch on Strabimon. It was a known fact that Armadillomon somewhat feared Strabimon, the lavender Digimon not exactly being the friendly type. Flamon grinned at his luck, he'd be able to catch Armadillomon off guard, knowing that Armadillomon was aware that Strabimon would hear him if he tried to climb back down the tree and run away. He crept up to the armadillo Digimon, and pounced, getting a startled yip form the Digimon. They landed on the forest ground, undamaged, with Flamon sitting atop Armadillomon.
"Well," commented Strabimon, striding over to them. "that was easy enough."
"I don't think so." Armadillomon growled.
"VEE-HEADBUTT!"
Flamon jumped out of the way as he recognized the familiar voice and attack. A blue blur dashed right under his feet when he was still in mid air. Landing beside Strabimon, he turned and saw Veemon helping Armadillomon.
Above them, two champion Digimon were hovering above the treetops, watching the group that was about to have an inevitable battle, so to speak.
"I thought we were supposed to make them look for us?" Angemon asked, shaking his head, just as the match started.
"We are, and we're not supposed to show ourselves to them either." Aquilamon answered as the blue and yellow rookies attacked. "But you know Veemon and Armadillomon, as impatient and as stubborn as ever."
"Perhaps…" said the angel Digimon, seeing Flamon and Strabimon deflect and counter the attacks. "So, want to bet on who wins?"
"Isn't that kind of biased on our friends?" Aquilamon grinned as Veemon and Armadillomon shakily stood up.
"Not at all, my money's on the two newbies." Angemon stated, the said pair charging up their signature attacks.
"Well then, it's a bet, Angemon."
Just as he said that, a thud was heard and the two champions looked down to find Strabimon juggling two golden rocks as Flamon helped the other two up. Angemon grinned at the sight, turning to Aquilamon.
"Well, that was quick." he stated.
"You got lucky." grumbled the feathered Digimon.
Back below at the forest floor, Veemon was rubbing the back of his head as Flamon went to check on Armadillomon.
"Man, you two pack a punch!" commented the blue Digimon.
"Sorry about that," apologized Flamon. "I guess we overdid it."
"No problem." Armadillomon said, stretching. "It shows that you've really improved."
"Well, we better get back to the camping point." Veemon said, waving. "Ja!"
With that, the Veemon and Armadillomon headed back in the direction of the field, where MetalGarurumon and WarGreymon were still stationed. Flamon grinned at them and turned back to his friend, who was currently pocketing the pieces they obtained.
"What?" asked Strabimon as he noticed the other watching him.
"And then there were two!" smiled Flamon, mimicking what Wolfmon said in the forest of trials. "Where do you think the others are?"
"They probably Digivolved to make us have a harder time searching for them." Strabimon replied. "So let's get started on finding them, shall we?"
"Un!" Flamon piped, before seeing a brown-feathered wing at the corner of his eye.
Flamon paused and searched the skies for any sign of a Digimon. Strabimon saw this and perked his ears once again.
"They were watching us." he said. "I only hear a faint gust of wind from different directions, indicating they've split up."
"So which way do we go?" Flamon asked, jumping up to a low-hanging bough.
Before Strabimon could think of anything, a pillar of smoke suddenly rose up in the distance.
"I guess that answers my question." grinned the smaller Digimon, quickly heading of to the direction of the smoke.
"Flamon!" Strabimon shouted, chasing after the younger one. "Don't be reckless!"
"Don't be a nag!" countered Flamon.
"I am not a nag!"
"Of course not." laughed the red-clad Digimon.
Strabimon growled and continued behind the younger Digimon. They both speeded off for a few minutes before coming to an abrupt stop at the far end of the forest. There, they found a Cerberumon battling Angemon, who was up in the air, dodging the flames that shot from the beast Digimon's mouth. The grass and trees surrounding them were burnt to a crisp.
"Human scum!" the beast roared. "You don't deserve to walk this earth! HELL FIRE!"
Angemon dodged the green blast of fire from the dog's mouth, charging up for his own attack.
"HAND OF FATE!"
"MAD DOG FIRE!"
The latter attack caught the angel Digimon of guard, sending him tumbling to the ground.
"Angemon-san!" Flamon whispered, starting for the angel Digimon.
"Wait, Flamon!" Strabimon warned, pulling the fire Digimon back. "Don't be careless! Go back to the starting area and tell the megas about the situation and bring them here. If you can find Aquilamon, bring him as well."
"Nani?" the other replied, almost angry. "So what are you going to do?"
"I'll stay here and help Angemon."
"Not this again. I told you before, we're in this together!"
"You don't understand Flamon." Strabimon growled. "Cerberumon's an ultimate level Digimon, you're not strong enough to take him out!"
"Yes I am! We were able to fight against Knightmon, remember?"
"That was different. Besides, we were only able to hold them off! It was Agnimon and Wolfmon who were able to defeat him."
"At least we were strong enough to hold him off. What's so different about this guy, anyway?"
"Cerberumon's stronger and faster than Knightmon. He's not the same Digimon."
"I know that! But I still think we can beat him!"
"Stop being so stubborn! You're still a rookie!"
"So are you! What make's you think that you can take him on alone?"
"I've had more training than you!"
As they continued to argue, they didn't notice that Cerberumon abandoned the fallen Angemon, hearing their dispute. Sniffing around, Cerberumon's eyes turned to black slits.
"I smell another human." he growled, searching around the burnt meadow.
'Flamon!' Angemon thought, his breath quickening. 'He and Strabimon are still in this forest! I hope Aquilamon already got WarGreymon and MetalGarurumon!'
Using a tree for support, Angemon struggled to get up, trying to regain his strength. Cerberumon ignored him, still searching for the source of the whispers. Meanwhile, Strabimon was still unsuccessfully trying to convince Flamon to go back.
"You'll help more if you do what I tell you!"
"No I won't! You're going to get yourself killed!"
"He's a beast Digimon, remember? So am I. He won't harm me, but you're a different case, I just don't want you hurt."
"And I just want to help. What's so wrong about that?"
"Nothing. It's just that, during that time in the forest of trials…I saw how much you suffer. You don't deserve it, Flamon."
"And as I said, we're in this together, no matter what."
"Strange," a growl interrupted them. "I swear I could smell a human here."
Both turned to see Cerberumon slowly approaching them, eying them both darkly.
"You." he barked at Strabimon. "Have you seen a human around here?"
"None." Strabimon answered coldly. "Except perhaps from that angel Digimon there."
Cerberumon gave the said Digimon a quick glimpse, making sure that Angemon was still too weak for fighting.
"He's nothing to worry about for now." he stated. "I'll finish the job later."
Flamon's fists tightened at the statement.
"But first, I should find the other human." Cerberumon continued. "I have to make sure that they're all taken care of."
Sniffing the air once more, he suspiciously eyed Flamon. As the dog Digimon inched even closer to the fire warrior, Strabimon automatically flexed his claws, preparing to defend his companion.
"You reek of human stench, rookie." Cerberumon growled, his eyes narrowing even further. "And it doesn't seem that you've been around humans recently."
He then inched even closer to Flamon, sniffing the smaller one once again.
"Perhaps you're one of those…" he continues, eyes widening with realization and rage. "HALF-BREEDS!"
"BABY SALAMANDER!"
Cerberumon stepped back and swapped the lingering embers from his face, roaring as he did so, giving Flamon the chance to jump back.
"I knew it!" the ultimate barked, raising a paw. "You don't deserve to live in this world!"
As Cerberumon swiped for Flamon, another upward swipe deflected his strike. He growled low to see Strabimon in front of his target.
"Touch him and die." Strabimon warned, growling as well.
"You're protecting this low excuse for a Digimon?"
"I'm protecting the only one who is a true Digimon."
"Don't be a fool! Hybrids should never even see the light of day!" roared Cerberumon. "HELL FIRE!"
"Look out!" shouted Strabimon.
Flamon jumped out of the way just in time. Before Cerberumon was able to take aim at the fire rookie once again, Strabimon began his assault.
"You want to get Flamon? You have to get by me first!" Strabimon growled, running to the ultimate Digimon.
"Strabimon! Wait!" Flamon shouted, getting up.
"LICHT NAGEL!"
"HAND OF FATE!"
Cerberumon was surprised at the second attack, completely forgetting about Angemon. The two forces combined were powerful enough to send him back into a burnt tree, making it fall on him.
"Come on!" Angemon called to the two. "This will give us time to escape!"
Flamon led the way back, followed by Strabimon with Angemon bringing the rear, making sure that Cerberumon was still at bay.
"Strabimon, Daijoubu ka?" Flamon asked, slowing down a little.
"Aa, Daijoubu." the older one replied.
"Hurry, you two, Aquilamon should be bringing the two megas here about now." Angemon encouraged. "Let's stay out of trouble until they come."
"HELL FIRE!"
The green flames burst from behind them, barely missing Angemon and hitting Strabimon's foot. The taller rookie cried out in pain and fell to the ground. The emerald blaze was continuously burning his foot, causing him extreme pain.
"Strabimon!" Flamon called, doubling back to help his friend.
"Flamon, kill the flame with dirt." Angemon instructed. "I'll buy you some time."
"Give up! You three are no match against me!" Cerberumon roared.
"There are more of us coming, just you wait." Angemon countered, summoning his staff.
Flamon was meanwhile tending to Strabimon, covering his injured foot with earth. The lavender wolf was wincing every time the soil touched his wound.
"Okay, it's out." Flamon sighed.
"Right, now help me up." Strabimon replied.
"Not until the others get here." said the other, giving his companion a glare.
Strabimon gave up, not wanting to have another fight with the younger one. It was at that time that Cerberumon made a double take and aimed his attack at the resting rookie, not giving Angemon time to react.
"Strabimon! Look out!"
All Strabimon felt was a force knocking into his side, pushing him away from the attack.
"FLAMON!"
At Angemon's cry of shock, Strabimon realized, to his horror, what had happened. He looked back, afraid of what he will see. There, where he previously sat, stood Flamon, taking Cerberumon's attack full blast, with the said attacker laughing maniacally.
Flamon had pushed Strabimon just in time, knowing all to well the pain that he would be feeling once the attack hit him. Surprisingly though, he felt the flames surrounding him, but he didn't feel the pain. It was as if the green blaze engulfing him was no more than leaves brushing up against his fur.
'What's this?' he thought. 'The fire doesn't hurt!'
'Of course it doesn't.' a familiar voice told him. 'Remember what I told you?'
'Agnimon?'
'You are the warrior of fire, and thus fire cannot harm you. Your flames are hotter than any found in our world. It is your time, Flamon.'
'Nani?'
'It is your time to Digivolve.'
"HAHAHA! Now that little incompetent half-breed's been deleted, I'll keep his Digiegg as a souvenir!" cackled Cerberumon, the blaze of his attack still burning brightly.
"Flamon…" Angemon whispered, kneeling on the charred ground, staring at the flames.
"No…" Strabimon mumbled, looking into the fire a few feet in front of him. "This can't be happening."
"Step aside, both of you." Cerberumon smirked, knocking Angemon away and giving Strabimon a triumphant look. "Time for me to get my-"
He stopped short as the emerald flames began twisting around and started to die. The blaze disappeared in a matter of seconds, making all three Digimon gasp.
"He survived?" Angemon asked himself.
Flamon stood there limply, with smoke emanating from his red fur. His chest was rising and falling softly, showing that he was still breathing.
"He's still alive!" Strabimon exclaimed, relief flooding his veins.
"Nani!" shouted Cerberumon. "Masaka! A direct attack should have charred this twerp!"
"Well it didn't." a whisper stated.
Cerberumon stepped back in shock as Flamon raised his head. The red one's eyes began to shine a brilliant white, followed by his scars and belt buckle. Data emerged from the buckle and surrounded the rookie.
"FLAMON DIGIVOLVE TO…"
The rookie could feel the transformation occurring. His fur disappeared, showing tanned skin. His body grew taller and his limbs became longer. His muscles became fore defined as he felt himself becoming stronger. His red vest and pants transformed into a black shirt and trousers. He felt armor attaching to his torso, shoulders, forearms, waist, thighs, legs and feet. His hair grew longer into a mass of blonde locks. And finally, a mask-like helmet with three horns placed itself on his head, holding his hair back and completing the digivolution.
"AGNIMON!"
The data went back into the belt buckle, now showing a champion Digimon, Agnimon of fire. The champion opened his eyes to reveal sapphire blue eyes that immediately set themselves on the ultimate Digimon before him.
"So the half-breed lives." Cerberumon growled. "Agnimon, was it? So you Digivolved, big deal, let's see you survive another direct attack! HELL FIRE!"
Agnimon made no move to dodge the attack. Instead, he raised a palm and deflected the green flame with ease.
"NANI!" roared the shocked Cerberumon.
"Your flames can't hurt me." Agnimon stated. "I am Agnimon, warrior of honou."
"Flamon?"
Agnimon turned to see Strabimon staring at him in awe. He grinned and gave the rookie a thumbs-up.
"MAD DOG FIRE!"
Agnimon then snapped to attention, dodging the attack as he picked up Strabimon and took him to Angemon with great speed.
"Fly high, I can take care of this." he said seriously, launching himself in Cerberumon's direction.
As Angemon carried the small wolf up in the air, it was then that the others chose to show up. Aquilamon flew beside the two and bombarded them with questions.
"Are you all right? Are we too late? Where's Flamon?"
Angemon sighed and answered in the same order.
"We're fine other than some wounds, but they're not too serious. Yes, you're a bit late, and Flamon's down there fighting Cerberumon."
"What? You left the kid to an ultimate Digimon?" MetalGarurumon shouted. "He's just a rookie!"
"He's a champion now." Strabimon stated, pointing. "He is now Agnimon."
"He Digivolved?" WarGreymon said, shocked, as he looked at the battle scene below.
Agnimon was currently wearing Cerberumon out by deflecting and dodging the ultimate's attacks before giving him one of his own.
"PYRO DARTS!"
Red flames came out of the metal wristbands, which Agnimon used to throw at Cerberumon, hitting the ultimate on his eyes.
"Well I'll be." Ex-Veemon exclaimed. "He's as strong as the ultimate!"
"Maybe even stronger!" added Armadillomon, seated atop Ex-Veemon's snout.
Strabimon, now seated on MetalGarurumon's back, continued to watch in awe as the battle raged on. It was obvious who had the advantage, and that the fight was about to end soon.
"SALAMANDER BREAK!"
The flames now came out of a metal band on one of Agnimon's feet that was aimed for Cerberumon's mid-section. The ultimate Digimon gave a guttural roar as his eyes rolled up. Data surrounded him for a moment before disappearing along with him as his Digiegg flew up into the sky. The seven airborne Digimon watched as Agnimon fell to his knees, data engulfing him once again as he devolved back to Flamon. They then took this as their cue to land beside the fire Digimon.
"Flamon!" WarGreymon exclaimed. "You did it! You Digivolved!"
"Congratulations, kid." said MetalGarurumon.
"Thanks." Flamon smiled, panting.
Strabimon hopped off the mega's back, being wary of his foot, and walked towards his fellow rookie, knelling beside him.
"Hey," he greeted. "thanks."
"No problem." Flamon replied. "It was…the least…I could do…"
With that, Flamon collapsed, tiredly, into Strabimon's arms.
A/N: Translations:
Nani? – What?
Masaka – No way/Impossible
Daijoubu ka? – Are you okay?
Daijoubu – I'm fine/ I'm okay
I know, I know, I shouldn't end it like this after the really long delay I've had, but this is how the chapter's really planned. I'll be dragging it if I added anything else. Don't worry, though, I already started on the next chapter. And since I took so long on this one, I'll give you a preview of what's to come.
Preview of next chapter:
"I can't believe you were able to Digivolve before me!" Strabimon grinned.
"It really took a lot out of me though." Flamon replied, smiling.
"I noticed, you've been sleeping for two days now."
"Eh? That long?"
"Flamon, Strabimon, would you like to join me for a mission here in the village?" Stingmon asked.
"But Flamon-" Strabimon started, but was interrupted.
"Hai!" Flamon piped up.
"…just recovered." Strabimon grumbled the last part.
"Flamon! What happened?" Strabimon asked, running to his companion's side.
"I can't control it!" Flamon replied.
"What do you mean? You were able to control it the last time!"
"I don't know, but I can't stay as Agnimon!"
There you go, I hope that's enough for now. Until next time! :)