Regless: Alright here's the next chapter. Hopefully it's a little more interesting than the last one as more is happening in it. Oh yeah, if someone wants to flame me with valid reasons I ask that you leave your E-Mail since I don't enjoy wasting time with that stuff in my fic.
Digital Hearts – World 00 – Invasion of Kuri-Kuri
Takato's POV: Matsuki Bakery
Waking up has always been hard for me, but this was especially annoying. I hadn't gotten any sleep last night, and for one reason. Rika asked me to watch the cherry blossoms with her. It's a strange request to begin with, and even stranger coming from Rika. I mean, I never really thought of us… like that. Well, except for a moment when Jeri came up with the idea on how to lure Rika to her party, and then I think something like that happened during the D-Reaper too. But I can't remember it that well. Suffice to say, I was exhausted from sleep deprivation.
Maybe I should say I'm not feeling to well and avoid going to school… It wouldn't be a total lie.
I sighed.
No… That would make everyone worry and they might come here to see me after school and if I'm with Rika then… ARG!!! Why does this have to be so complicated.
"Takato! If you don't get down here right now Mrs. Asagi won't be the only thing you have to worry about."
Mom beckons
"Coming." I responded.
I got dressed and checked myself in the mirror. About half way to the door I remembered what happened yesterday and checked myself again.
"All clothes are… on. Good."
I went downstairs grabbing my bag as I did so. As usual I had to leave right away or be late. I've often pondered though, since I'm always late anyway, what's another minute going to hurt. I told that to mom once and she… disagreed with that theory. I grabbed a quick snack and made for the door. No one was there to greet me at the door so I guess I would be meeting them at the park.
Ms. Asagi's POV: School
Oh good, another six hours of hell is about to start.
The bell rang and everyone that was inside took their seat and everyone that was outside tried to get inside without my seeing them. I guess they figured that since I was facing the blackboard I couldn't see them. Kazu tried to get in through the window, I'm not sure how though since we're on the second floor… Kenta was right behind him probably giving him a boost and then there was Takato. He was trying to crawl in through the front door. An easy catch.
"Alright you three. Detention, same time same place."
I heard two consecutive groans and one 'What? There's no way you can call me late. I turned, already able to tell that this was going to be one of those days.
"And why not Kazu?"
"Cause I was on the side of this room when the bell rang. So technically-"
"-Technically you weren't even inside the building. Kazu, Kenta, your detention just got half an hour longer. Thanks for pointing that out."
Their mouths hung open. Maybe next time they'll learn to have a little respect for their elders… then again this IS Kazu we're talking about. Still, I can dream can't I? Kenta muttered something at Kazu under his breath. I could tell he wasn't too happy, but that is his own fault for not being here on time. I started the lesson plan.
Jeri's POV: School: 3:15pm
I don't know why but class seemed extra long today. Fortunately I didn't have to sit through anymore of it as the last bell of the day just went. I felt a little bad for Takato thought. He would be here a whole extra half hour. Of course, Kazu and Kenta had twice that but… just by the way they kept falling asleep in class, I found it harder to feel sorry them.
"Come on Henry, just a little while."
Takato was pleading with his best friend to hang around and keep him company. It was so cute, but Henry was shaking his head.
"Sorry Takato but I left Terriermon at home… with Suzy."
Kazu gulped. "Whew… that's pretty rough. You should probably head home pretty quickly then."
The blue haired boy nodded. "Yeah, see you guys later."
This is my chance…
I took a baby step forward, not wanting to see too eager. "Ummm… I can stay for a little while."
Takato turned towards me. I felt a blush coming on so I just closed my eyes and smiled instead. "R-Really? Er that's great! I mean, not bad… I mean… umm t-thank you."
"No problem."
The detention actually wasn't so boring even though we weren't aloud to talk very much. Takato kept himself busy on the assignment Ms. Asagi had demanded that he do before he left and I looked through his notepad at all of his drawings. There were Digimon of all types, and half of them had just been made up on the spot.Plus they all had statistics on the other side of the page. I flipped through the pages until I found one that didn't seem like it belonged. It was a drawing, but it wasn't of any Digimon. It was one of me.
"Mmm? What's this."
"Huh let me see." Takato peered over his desk and when he saw the picture he seemed to panic. He snatched the note pad out of hand and threw it over Kazu's head… and straight through a window.
"…"You were suppose to catch that."
Kazu looked up "Catch what?"
"Takato, for destroying school property you have to stay for an extra hour and a half."
The gogglehead sighed. "Aww nuts."
I sighed. "Sorry Takato, my father is expecting me home now."
"A-alright, bye."
Henry's POV: Home: 6:00pm
Whoever said it's the simple things that make life enjoyable knew what they were talking about. I sat at my computer, homework already done playing A video game. Digimon, to be precise. Suzy was playing her favorite game with Lopmon and Terriermon. (A/N: Do I have to say it?) I smiled though they were all faced the other way and didn't notice it. I turned back to my computer to see someone sitting on the monitor.
"What the?"
"Shhh."
The figure pointed a gun straight at my face. I didn't even hear him. My eyes darted to the sides… all the windows were closed.
What in the world…?
I turned back and got a good look at the person holding me hostage. It was a peculiar looking man, dressed in a brown mini jacket and baggy brown jeans. His stomach was bare except for the black symbols surrounding a black circular tattoo. His eyes were yellow and his hair was also dirt brown. The guns he held were ridiculously oversized (as long as my arm with appropriate thickness) and it looked like they weighed a ton.
Hello buddy. Sorry to tell you this but I gotta get rid of you.
Huh? My thoughts, but it doesn't sound like me. You're… telepathic?
Yep
Who or what are you?
The names Kurashell. My friends call me Kuri-Kuri and my enemies call me the shadow of the Heartless.
"Henwy look! Isn't Tewwiermon pwetty?"
I turned. There's no way Suzy could have missed the figure sitting on the computer screen right in front of me. So why didn't she say anything about it. Sadly I was wrong in my first statement. She could miss him, because in the half a second it took for her to turn her head, this man, Kurashell moved behind her. Quickly, silently, and still brandishing her guns, only now he was aiming one at her and shaking his head.
"Su… er…" I forced a smile. But it was bitter, I could tell just by the way it felt on my face. "That's nice…"
"Yep."
Terriermon had tears in his eyes from the abuse of the six year old. He also had one of those 'how could you let her do this to me' looks. Lopmon seemed to be taking it better but then again Suzy was her partner. They turned back and this time I was actually able to see Kurashell's movement. His speed was faster than any humans. I could feel him press his gun against the back of head.
Sorry 'bout this. But if you struggle I'll shoot the brat.
…
You know most people I do this to close their eyes.
…Damn Terriermon if you'd just look this way…
Oh come on. I'd move again and he'd think you were nuts.
True, he could move behind Terriermon and remain unseen and unheard. Then Suzy's life would be in grave danger. However when Jaarin open the door and called us for dinner, there was no way he could get behind her without going through her.
"All right you two it's time fo…"
She paused as soon as she saw me, or rather the guy behind me. I felt the pressure of the barrel loosen. The guy behind had obviously shifted his attention to my older sister.
Kurashell spoke first. Jaarin was obviously too intimidated by the guns to say anything. "Hey, you're not bad lookin… How you doin."
NOW!!!
Eh?
I pushed my shoulders back so Kurashell's gun went past my head. Then I grabbed his arm and flipped him over my shoulder. Lopmon grabbed Suzy and tugged her off the size, Terriermon was itching to go.
"Hey! I'm the only gun junky aloud around here, Terrier Tornado!"
The man was swept up in a gust of wind and taken right through my bedroom door. I ran after him and grabbed him by the collar. No one threatens Suzy and gets away with it… EVER! I pulled my D-Arc out and a random card, holding each with two fingers. It turned blue, Then I swiped the card.
Matrix Digivolution
Terriermon Digivolve tooo… Gargomon!
Gargomon Digivolve tooo… Rapidmon!
Why am I using an Ultimate against a… something you may ask. It's basic tactics. I need something to match this guy's speed. I was still pushing him back when I swung my arm forward and punched this 'Kurashell right though our kitchen. In front of mom… dad… Suzy… Jaarin…and Rinchei … I knew I was going to here about this later but I have to worry about my family's safety first ethics second. I raised my first to punch him again but he was too fast. He tossed one gun up in the air, rolled back away from my punch, sweeped my legs out from under me with one of his own and then caught his gun again aiming them both at me. He did it so easily too.
"Get off'a him!" Rapidmon shouted aiming his cannon.
"Eh? The Rabbit got bigger? Oh well." He stood up and raised his gun at the android… my partner… had no choice… but to fire.
"Rapid Fire!"
The missile his Kurashell's arm it blew off it's socket it. The creep got up and staggered back, raising his other firearm as he did so. Again, Rapidmon fired and the same thing happened. The mini explosions ripped the kitchen and living room to pieces sending pieces of metal in every direction. But there was no blood, something I found quite odd. There was very little left of either the two rooms, I was glad Rapidmon held back. I saw my dad defending my mom. Rinchei and Jaarin were in shock of what was happening. Suzy was…
"Go Tewwiermon! Kick his tooty!"
Yeah… that's what Suzy was doing. Kurashell had stopped in his tracks, I was amazed to see that he was still breathing. He turn his head up and smiled. It was a rather nice smile actually.
"Yo! Someone mind finding my arms? I still got work to do."
I growled. He had just pulled a gun on my family and yet he was still able to act like such a brat. "Who are you?"
"Eh? I already told you. Kurashell."
I can't believe this!
I reached froward and grabbed him by the collar again. "What did you mean when you said you still had work to do?"
He blinked at me for a moment then smiled again. "Oh that, I'm a diversion. Looks like that turned out to be a damn good thing too. I didn't know your mini monsters got bigger… But you're still a million miles from being on my level buddy."
Rapidmon turned it's nose up at the man. "Doesn't look that way from here."
I don't have time for this.
"A diversion!? For what?"
Kurashell grinned. "You gotta actually hurt me before I can tell you anything."
"Wha-"
Kurashell ripped out of my grip and kicked me back but I didn't fall. He tried to rush me. His rapid movement forward caused me to stumble. But it was more than that, his inhuman speed had returned. I could feel the air trying to knock me over just by his movements. It was a good thing I managed to keep my balance because when he opened his mouth his tongue shot out like a whip. I was able to sidestep but Rapidmon, who was directly behind me, got caught off guard. Kurashell's tongue wrapped around the androids arm as he tried to defend himself, crushed the metal and deleted the entire appendage. My eyes widened, win or lose Terriermon was going be hurting after this fight.
This is ridiculous, I can't fight at maximum potential here!
"Rapidmon! Aim for the wall, we need a bit more space."
"Ugh, Rapid fire."
Well there went Suzy's bedroom. I would have preferred he just put another hole in the living room. I just hope she realizes I'm doing this for her own good. I ran and jumped out the window. Rapidmon Dedigivolved on his own, probably from the damage he just took. I got my D-Arc ready.
Biomerge Activate
Terriermon Biomerge Digivolve tooo… MegaGargomon.
With my new size I landed on the ground a second later and faced my building where Kurashell was. I swear if he hurt anyone in my family… I was relieved when I saw they were all standing at the whole Rapidmon made in the wall, looking at me. And most of them weren't even close enough to the explosions to be hurt. My dad had a cut on his face though. Then I went pale as Kurashell walked up behind them. Both his arms were back and he took the liberty of resting one on Jaarin's shoulder.
"So… that was certainly a trip. He's way bigger now. Hey you still haven't answered if you want to go out with me."
My father turned on him. "What?! Are you out of your mind?!"
"Why yes I am." The brown haired kid moved around to Jaarin other side and held her in front of him defensively. "You're father's trying to keep us a part. Oh how romantic."
Now Rinchei turned on him. He grabbed one of his arms and twisted it almost as far as it could go without popping. "You shut up!"
"Waaahhh! Rinchei doesn't like me."
He knows their names?
"What are you being a diversion for."
Kurashell smiled. "Oh that's easy. We're going to kill off the strongest heart. Though if he has you ability I think it might be a little harder than we anticipated."
"Strongest heart? Who's that?"
"It's…" He paused. "Oh wait I forgot I'm not suppose to tell you any of this."
I can't believe this.
"Rinchei."
My brother twisted his arm back a little farther, but it didn't seem to have much effect as he was still grinning stupidly. "Lower. Hee hee."
"Grrrr."
"Dude, you might want to see someone about your anger problem later. I say later cause right now…"
In one movement he tore out my brother's grip so fast it left him spinning like a top. Kurashell sailed straight through the air at me brandishing his firearms as clubs. His harsh golden eyes were wide with anticipation.
"YOU'RE GOING TO BE BUSY!"
I braced myself, bending over and making an 'X' with my arms, though I wasn't really expecting too much. That turned out to be a mistake as the force caused by his pistol whipping my forearm, not only sent me back and lifted me off my feet (Because of the angle), it also shattered the windows of all nearby buildings.
I have to stop underestimating this guy just because he looks human.
By alternating between guns in a non-stop combo he was able to keep me from touching the ground. How can he lift me off of feet without loosing any of his air-time? Is he flying or…? His strength was completely different from how he looked. And the extra wide grin on his face made me think he still wasn't trying as hard as he could.
Suddenly I got a break, but my body became swollen with pain like a hundred dragonfly stings. I looked at the tiny bug person below me, only to find he had moved. In fact, he was flying rings around me, unloading all the ammo he could as he did so. The bullets were flat made for short range and obviously not for piercing. I couldn't defend against it, it was coming from everywhere. And it was only about to get worse.
Kurashell's guns erupted with force when he fired them. Blowing himself and me back with clouds of smoke out of what can only be described as vents on his guns. Kurashell was using to force of the guns to make rapid and drastic changes in direction. The looked like they had enough force to rip a normal person's arm off if anyone else dared to fire them. To put it bluntly, I had lost my target, but with my size there's no way he couldn't know where I was.
I wasn't disappointed. He came at me again, this time with both guns at once. I held out my arms to block him but the force felt like it was more than double what it had been before. I wasn't just pushed back this time. I was clean sweeped by something that couldn't have even been bigger than a gnat to me. I looked at him as fell into a building behind me… He was still smiling. As plates of armor, wires, transistors all fell out of one side of my arm and torso, like my skin and insides. The only thing I could only think of was…
URAAAAAHHHHHHH. It hurts…
Takato's POV: Matsuki Bakery
"Uraaaahhhh!"
Well that wasn't any better. I threw another sweater on my bed… I need to stop buying blue sweaters. I don't have any dress clothes or anything of the sort. Even if I did it would still take me hours to figure out if Rika wanted me to where that or not. I really wish this day would just end… preferably without me receiving a concussion. At that moment my dad stepped in with his arms behind his back and looked at the piled of clothes on my bed.
"Heh, almost looks like you're getting ready for a date."
I blushed. "Err, well…"
"…WHAT!?!? I was just kidding, but then again you are getting to that age."
I shook my head. He had gotten the wrong idea. "Dad, it's not like that. I asked Rika to watch the cherry blossoms a while ago but… I guess it just took her a while to get back to me."
Dad scratched his chin. "Rika… Rika… Is this the girl you saved from the giant blob?"
"No that was Jeri. I helped Rika out with the Locomon thing."
"I thought they were the same girl."
I frowned. "…You really didn't keep in touch with any of the other parents, did you?"
Dad sweatdropped. "Me, well no. I leave that sort of thing to your mother. But anyway, what's the problem. If it's not a romantic thing then just make sure you don't show up with something in you're teeth."
"The problem is I'm not sure if this is just something were doing as friends, or… you know. She's never done anything like this before, but she seems really sincere." I sighed. "Maybe I should call her up and ask her."
I went for the phone, but dad cut me off. He was smiley rather strangely. "Ah Takato. So naïve… Never ask a girl something to do with love because A: She'll never give you a straight answer and B: It makes you seem like you have no idea what you're doing."
I frowned a bit. "Daaad… Rika's pretty direct… and I DON'T know what I doing."
He put his arm on my shoulder. "Right but as long as she thinks you do, you're fine. Trust me on this."
I sighed again. "This is getting kind of confusing."
He went on. "Ah yes, love is confusing… but then again maybe this isn't love." At this point I gulped. "You said she's never done anything like this before?"
"Umm, yeah."
"Then perhaps it's a trick. Or maybe a practical joke. Maybe she'll leave you standing alone in the cold for hours in the snow."
"But it's sunny out."
Dad brushed off my comment. "Don't be fooled little one. And don't ever let her see your back side or it's POW in the head with a snowball." My dad had gotten so caught up in his speech he raced for the door as if performing some unknown errand.
"But dad it's…"
-SLAM-
"…sunny… out."
Takehiro (Takato's Father) Insert
I walked back down the stairs and greeted my wife again as she took some bread out of the over. She glanced over at me with an interested glint in her eye.
"What was all that about."
I chuckled. "Oh nothing. Takato's having concerns about a date so I just went up and made them worse."
She glared at me. "That wasn't very nice."
"Oh come on. Don't you remember when we were dating."
She smirked. "Why yes I do, you had no idea what you were doing."
I didn't? Hmm, I wonder if it's hereditary…
Despite my dad's full-proof advice, somehow I still wasn't looking forward to meeting Rika like this. And… what if it was a joke, like he said… I could easily picture it that way, which only left me even less confidant. I had to call her, if for nothing else, than just my own sake. It may be stupid, and Rika will probably get mad at me, but at least I'd know for sure.
Disregarding my dad's advice, I picked up the phone and dialed in Rika's home number. However an operator picked up only to inform me that due to technical difficulties I could no longer reach that location.
That's… kind of odd… Oh wait. Rika probably has her cell phone on her. If I can just remember the number I called on her birthday.
I dialed in another number, I was in luck as it actually started ringing. A second later I heard a click as she picked the phone up. I had to say this fast before I lost my nerve.
"Rika-when-you-asked-me-to-meet-with-you-today-were-you-serious-or-is-this-just-a-practical joke?"
I was breathing heavily from trying to cram so many words into such a short amount of time. I waited for a response, but there was no sound. Maybe she hung up while I was talking. Or maybe she was too angry to respond.
"Dude, I think you got the wrong number."
HUH? THAT'S A GUY'S VOICE!
Even though I was on the phone I could myself blush with embarrassment. "This… isn't Rika Nonaka?"
"Do I sound like a chick to you?"
"Uh…"
"No I do not! This is Kurashell of the Heartless. You definitely got the wrong number"
"S-sorry. I really didn't mean to disturb you."
"Eh no problem. I wasn't doing much anyway. So… who's this Rika you're so hung up on?"
"W-what?"
"Come on. Throw a guy a bone. Is she cute?"
"Uh, well I guess so but…"
"Score! Alright, thanks buddy. See you later."
"Eh…? Okay, um… bye."
"No, I'm serious. I know where you live. The whole reason I'm here is because of you. I'm really going to see you later."
"Huh?! But-" - Click -
Hmmm, there was a lot of background noise in that call… I wonder where he is… and who he is…
Henry's POV: Downtown Melee
He charged in for the finishing blow. I only had one eye partially open but I could I could he was coming in harder this time, to end things for good. I could tell because he wasn't smiling anymore.
"HENWY!"
I heard my little sisters voice. It someone seemed louder than the sound of the building I was leaning on crumbling under my wait. Not only that, but it also had a sense of urgency. That cute, whiney, stubborn little voice……… I'm not really sure what came over me. I just suddenly found myself staring at the other massive buildings, and I… I didn't care if they got smashed.
I swung my arm busted outward, sending a maelstrom of twisted metal and electric wires in Kuri-Kuri's direction. He tried to charge through it, and I twisted my arm. The wires followed my movement whipping around like the wind path of a tornado. One coiled around Kurashell's middle and arms, restricting his movement. I pulled my arm back which yanked him forward then I pushed forward, punching him as hard as I could. The wire didn't snap.
How many of you have seen that toy with a rubber ball attached to a paddle with elastic. Well, this was kinda like that. Kurashell was the ball, my hand the paddle, and the wire coming from my arm was the elastic. I hit him another seven or eight times before he finally got an arm loose. This time when I punched at him he did the same, and together we made an explosion that literally rocked the city. I had to stagger back to keep from falling over, but to my surprise Kurashell wasn't tired at all. In fact, he was talking on the phone casually while coming at me with one hand.
"Eh no problem. I wasn't doing much anyway…"
I held out my arm to shoot him and the part of my bracers just behind my hand open up letting loose the worlds largest minigun… No I'm not trying to be cute. I started firing but with his speed he had no problem landing on my hand and running down my arm, dragging his gun and still talking on his phone. Fortunately when I opened up one of my missile ports, Kuri-Kuri was so distracted he ran right into it.
"…No I'm really going to see you later." - click - "Huh? Who turned out the lights?"
"Mega Barrage!"
The first shot hit him right inside in port and flung him out. The rest of the missiles and machines collided with him and soon as he was stopped by an unfortunate office building. The building was ripped to sheds, but Kurashell still didn't look too bruised, so I followed my long-range assault up with a close range one, punching him all the way through that building. I saw him fall helplessly back to the pavement below.
"Did we get him Terriermon?"
"Your guess is as good as mine."
Rika's POV: Nonaka Residence: 6:15pm
I felt another tremor beneath my feet. There had been more than a couple of them in the last few minutes, probably a Digmon or something. The Southern Quadrant must be doing a lot better than it's let on to let so many of it's inhabitants through lately. I glanced at the clock, 6:17… less than fifteen minutes before I have to start on my way… And I still had no idea if this was even a good idea or not.
One problem was that I had no idea how seriously Gogglehead was taking this. If he showed up like normal with that thick-headed grin on his face then there was no problem. But what if he showed up in something like a tux without his goggles and started acting all stupid because of this… Well that might be pushing it a bit… he would never leave his goggles. I felt another tremor.
Renamon phased in view next to me. "Troubles Rika?"
"…Nothing important."
I could have sworn she smiled right then. "Let me guess. You're afraid that you put too much pressure on him and that maybe he might not show."
"…Actually I was only concerned that he might show up and do something stupid. But what you said is way worse."
"Then forget I said anything."
I grumbled. "I can't. If you're right then I don't want to be stuck there for hours waiting for him."
"You'd wait for hours?"
I grumbled again. "It's a figure of speech… You don't think he'd really just leave do you."
Renamon looked at me thoughtfully. "I believe Takato wants to see you today. However remember when he saved Jeri?"
I nodded.
"And remember how he has yet to voice his feelings for her."
Crap, I don't like where this going.
I nodded again, sighed, and went for my phone. "I'm going to call him. And I don't care if it seems over eager or anything. If he 's going to stand me up I wanna know before hand so I don't waste my time."
"Maybe you should've asked Ryo. He's pretty easy to read."
…I'll just pretend I didn't hear that.
Picking up the phone in one hand, I punched in Takato's number with the other. However all I got was someone telling me I couldn't read that number from my current location due to ''technical difficulties". I felt another tremor.
"That's really getting on my nerves."
Renamon nodded. Of course she could feel it as well, her senses were way better than most Digimon. "I saw a few dust clouds. Henry's taking care of it but…"
"But?"
Sure Henry's passive. But he rarely has trouble restraining or knocking down other Digimon. I think he'd do pretty well at one of the card tournaments if he ever applied, and I've told him so myself. Heck it's probably the only thing Ryo and I agree on. But he just shrugged it off, it's obvious he doesn't care about it.
"Well, the Digimon he's fighting is rather small… I don't think it's worth going to Mega on."
He went to Mega? Must be pretty dangerous then.
I shrugged. "It could be PrinceMamemon or one of Digitamamon's Mega forms."
Renamon accepted that explanation, even though I wasn't totally believing it myself.
"At any rate, I can't reach Gogglehead so now I have to go anyway just to make sure he doesn't think I ditched him in advance."
"Very well. Are you wearing anything special."
I paused to give that a moments thought, then shook my head. "No way. I'm going as I am, I should've just done this in the beginning."
Takato's POV: Matsuki Bakery: 6:30pm
"Alright mom see you later."
Mom gave me the once over and apparently disapproved of my usual attire. "You're going on your date like that?"
"Ummm… yep."
Anything else and it might end up being a funeral.
Moving quickly, I was able to get out of hearing range before mom could issue another complaint. I had a bag of bread with me, since Guilmon's hut was on the way to the cherry blossom trees I figured he'd want something to eat… he always wants something to eat, even if it's physically impossible for him to eat anymore.
It took me only fifteen minutes to get there, halfway through to the cherry blossoms. Guilmon came out to pounce and rob me of anything edible I might be carrying at the bottom of the steps. Oy, if I knew what was going to happen next I would have just stayed in bed. Something, or rather someone fell through Guilmon's shed, leveling it. Debris flew everywhere. Luckily, Guilmon's body on top of me acted as a pretty good guard, though I still had to cover my face. Wait, it gets better.
This someone was also wearing fine blue and white layered silk robes. His hair was blue, much deeper than Henry's and it went all the way down his back. Actually, for all I knew it could have been a she. His eyes were also blue… all blue… no pupils or whites to be seen. He got up rather quickly for someone who had just broken solid stone with his head.
"Oh why the insolence of that… that… white haired transvestite."
I quickly pushed Guilmon aside and ran up the steps. "Hey! Are you alright?"
He turned to face me, and frowned. At first I thought it might be because of Guilmon, but he was staring straight at me. "Hmph. So it's you. Then I guess this will work out after all."
At that second he jumped back just as another force came down a split second later. Both figures moved so fast I had trouble telling which was which. The man in blue robes landed beside me, while the other figure rose to it's full height. I could see him pretty clearly now, a tall person with long white hair, but there was no mistaking he was a guy. His eyes seemed to glow slightly and he held a long samurai sword in his right hand. His clothes were different from what I've seen before. He wore basically a black overcoat with silver metal shoulder pads. The kind of coat that goes down to your feet hemmed with red. His pants were black, and his most noticeable feature, a thin angel wing sticking out to his left was also black.
"W-Whoa… Is it a… Digimon?"
Guilmon's eyes went viral as he came up beside me. "Takato… he doesn't smell right."
The man in blue turned to me. "Hmph, good luck dealing with him, you'll need it."'
"Wha-"
Without any warning at all, the white haired man just lashed out at me. He would've taken my head off with that samurai sword if Guilmon hadn't pushed me out of the way. My fire breathing dino wasted no time in charging his signature attack.
"Pyro Sphere."
The man just grinned as the ball of fire came towards him. Something about that grin… I didn't like it. I was right not to like it too. Instead of dodging, he slammed the fireball back at Guilmon much harder than it had when it was coming at him. My eyes widened as Guilmon was knocked back into a nearby tree.
Rika… damn I'm going to be late, but this is way more important.
"Guilmon Digivolve." I took out a card, transformed it into a blue one, then swiped it. It may have been a bit overkill but this guy definitely had the strength of a champion and it would be easier to hold him down and get some answers this way. Who knows, I might even be done in time to meet Rika. A red light came down hard on Guilmon a second later.
Matrix Digivolution
Guilmon Digivolve tooo… Growlmon!
Growlmon Matrix Digivolve tooo… Wargrowlmon!
The Cyborg Dragon launched himself at the white haired man. It seemed as though he was still a little edgy about getting his attack thrown back at him. Again, the samurai didn't move, but instead took the assault head on, putting his sword in it's sheath and locking hands with my partner in a death grip. The man initially lost ground as the earth wasn't giving him enough traction and Wargrowlmon was, if nothing else, heavy. Within seconds though, he had stopped moving backwards as he feet hand finally got hold. His eyes glittered with delight as he steadily began pushing my partner backwards.
"Takatoooo… I don't think this is suppose to be happening."
I frowned sarcastically. "No really? Let's see I need a modify card… Here it is."
Digimodify! Strength Activate!
"Enough of this child's play."
Without even exerting himself, I watched as the white haired man tossed A ten-ton dragon straight into the air. Wargrowlmon spun around and aimed his cannons downward. Somehow I was a little doubtful about how effective they'd actually be. I turned to the man in blue, hoping he'd give me some advice but… he… was gone. I felt Wargrowlmon chargin his attack as I began to mimick his motions.
"Atomic… Blaster!"
"Reflect!"
The second Wargrowlmon's attack neared the samurai it twisted in air, only to redirect itself back at my partner. But it was weird. Last time he hit the attack back, this time he didn't make a single motion, though I noticed a strange light coming from near his hand. Kinda had the same glow his eyes did.
This isn't going as well as I wanted it too.
I saw the attack hit Wargrowlmon and I felt the pain myself. It dropped me to my knees but I didn't even get a chance to try another card as I felt sharp, cold metal being pressed against the side of my neck. The white haired man glared at me as my partner fell to the ground behind him. He had such cruel eyes, I could tell what he was about to do, just by looking at them. He drew his sword back, and I took a deep breathe. Wargrowlmon was already advancing but he wasn't fast enough…
"Justice Kick!"
…To beat Justimon to the punch? I breathed a sigh of relief as Ryo ended up coming to my rescue. He always seems to show up when we could use his help. I wonder how he does that? Ryo was morphed his arm into an energy blade, an ability he received a long time ago when borrowing Sakuyamon's power in the fight against the D-Reaper. Ryo slashed in multiple-directions, to fast for me to keep up with my eyes. But the samurai just sneered stepping casually out of the way of each movement in a blur.
Wargrowlmon kneeled next to me. "I think we need to be stronger."
I nodded.
Biomerge Activate
Wargrowlmon Biomerge tooo… Gallantmon!
Wasting no time, I launched myself at the enemy bearing my lance. I didn't use an attack because, well, I wasn't sure of this guy yet. Justimon did the same with his weapon point from the opposite direction. The white haired man grinned and slashed Justimon's blade arm down. Then with his spare hand he grabbed my lance and flipped me onto the vaccine. He than grabbed Justimon and hoisted us both into the air, the same as he did with Wargrowlmon only seconds earlier. His hand began to glow again.
"Ultima!"
A huge green surging light seem to engulf us. Justimon flipped himself onto my back and held on while I put the Aegis in the way of the attack. My shield seemed to glow a bit, and surprisingly we didn't take any damage. (A/N: Anyone remember the FF3/6 Aegis?)
Finally something not bad happened…
A voice called out as we landed. "Sephiroth!"
The white haired man turned. "…"
The person who called, a young child with a white cloak and hood, patterned with light blue triangles on the edges. (Kinda like the FF white mage) "You're suppose to be finished with them already. Stop taking so long."
'Sephiroth' as he was called, turned his glare on him. "…Don't get too comfortable on the sidelines. I'm going to kill you next…"
"If you think that just because to tossed Reseal around that you're any match for me… You're welcome to try."
Justimon sighed and looked at me. "Another one? You know Takato, we really should stop meeting like this."
I nodded. "No kidden. It's like almost every time I see you something is trying to blow up the world, or control the world, or something like that."
"Yeah… They don't pay me enough for this."
I blinked. "You get paid?"
"Nope, that's why they don't pay me enough. Oh yeah I forgot to ask what you're doing here with all the commotion and the guy trying to kill you."
Uh oh…
"Oh I just… uh, forgot to feed Guilmon today and I had detention and so… I got held back."
"I see. I just saw Rika on my way over here and thought it was kind of lucky."
Nuts! She's going to kill me for being so late. Unless I show up as Gallantmon, but that might ruin the mood… wait, what mood was I talking about again? ARRGH. This so confusing.
Justimon crouched down low. "Alright, I'll take the cross dresser. You get the mini mage."
"O-okay."
"…Hey Gallantmon, you alright? You seemed like you were day dreaming a second ago."
"F-fine." …I don't think he believed me.
Justimon lashed out, and I followed closely behind. He went after Sephiroth again and I tried to go easy to the little person…again. I really, REALLY, got to stop doing that. He stopped my lance with one hand and held onto it. I couldn't get it loose, even my ability to unsummon it wasn't working. A few feet away Justimon seemed to be doing about as well. Who were these guys.
"Haste!" Sephiroth called out.
A clock face made out of light appeared beneath him and I noticed his speed increase instantly. Well, not just the fact that he sped up, his whole body seemed to be moving twice the speed of what it originally was, even his breathing. It was like time just sped up around him. Justimon was being beaten back horribly and Sephiroth wasn't about to let up. He kept going stopping only to use another spell.
"Stop."
I saw another clock face made out of light appear above Justimon and slow down. The samurai seemed to enjoy the sight. At least he did until the clock started speeding up, going faster than before. Justimon launched himself forward with new strength. But… we wasn't using any attacks, and his voice was mostly just Cyberdramon's growling. The small figure looked up at me.
"You're friend seems to react badly to time magic."
"…" I never knew that. Then again I'd never read a Justimon card either, only looked at the pictures. What I did see was that the vaccine fighter seemed to suddenly match Sephiroth pretty well.
"Takato!"
I turned to the voice confused. It sounded like… "Jeri?!"
"Takato I saw on the news. Henry being attacked by something downtown and he's really having trouble. I tried to call you but there was no answer so I ran to the bakery…"
Aww nuts. Did they tell her?
"…and you're parents said you went to watch the cherry blossoms..."
Whew. They didn't tell her about Rika. Jeri's father's bar is much closer to Henry's than my bakery. She must ran… all that way… to me.
I could feel myself blushing as Jeri finished speaking. "…and that Rika was going to join you." I felt my blush get worse. Thank you metal armor.
Awww nuts.
"Yeah chumly what were you doing meeting her in a girly place like that? You need help with these guys." Kazu and Kenta stepped out from behind Jeri with there partners.
Kenta spoke a little more hesitantly. "Gee Takato I kinda thought that… after the D-Reaper you and Jeri…"
"Err, no. I was just going to have… a- ummm… card battle with her… for practice cause.. ummm, I-I'm think of entering a… uhh, tournament…."
That wasn't too bad except for the frequent pauses. I hope they bought it.
"Oh. Well you picked a really nice spot Takato. The view there is wonderful." Jeri commented.
"Umm, I hate to interrupt." The child holding my lance said meekly. "Don't forget about me."
With one flick of her wrist, he put me off balance and sent me stumbling back. Kazu and Guardromon were on him in a second.
"Guardian Barrage!"
"Pi, pi piiii!"
The little mage was even faster then Sephiroth. It was like every one of these guys were stronger than above average Mega Digimon. But… they didn't seem like Digimon themselves. The cloaked figure ducked Guardromon's missiles and wasn't even effected by MarineAngemon's bubbles. He ran up to the robot, grabbed it's head, and drew it in close while using a lunging uppercut. I heard a crack as Guardromon fell over.
He wasted no time in moving to his next target either. MarineAngemon tried to make a barrier around himself and Kenta. However it doesn't do much good when the opponent manages to get inside the barrier before it closes. He did a spinning back fist one MarineAngemon, and decked the cute little angel in a second. The barrier collapsed shortly there after and the child turned his sights one Jeri. Jeri, she didn't even have a Digimon but that wasn't going to stop him, I was.
While he dashed in at her I jumped in the way. He paused for a second, reading my movements and positioning. How did I know he was doing that? Because by the time I started to slash at him, he had already moved out of the way. But he didn't jump back, he jumped up and over my helmet. He grabbed my visor as he went by and flipped me… me… a one ton Digimon being flipped by a child. And he did so fluidly you'd think he'd been doing this stuff for years. While I was trying to recover myself in air, the figure moved behind Jeri and grabbed her by the back of the neck.
" Well this has been… quite educational. I had no idea you had the ability to merge with monsters. It's been a while since I saw abilities like that."
Jeri tried to tear the boy's hand away without success. "Takato! Help!"
"Quiet… At any rate I think I've underestimated you. Perhaps you can still be of use."
Rika's POV: Cherry Blossom Trees: 7:10pm
This… was not going well. Ten minutes had passed and still no sign of the infamous gogglehead. Granted he was usually late, so I was still expecting him to show up any second. Renamon was keeping a look out in the cherry trees. I guess she was just doing that in case I fell asleep. Don't get me wrong, the scene was quite nice, but I found it too dull… Jeri would probably enjoy it more. Maybe she should be here instead of me.
…I don't like this… Is that stupid Gogglehead even going to show?
"Excuse me?" I heard a dried up voice call to me and turned to see and elderly person holding himself up on a wooden cane. Nothing really stuck out about his appearance or anything.
"Yeah?"
The old dingbat smiled at me soothingly. "I'm sorry. I just couldn't help but notice your troubled face."
I turned back to view. "It's… nothing. Thanks for your concern but I'm just waiting for someone." I felt like being angry, but the elder reminded me way to much of grandma to stay that way.
"Are you sure you're not in the right spot. This isn't usually a place that youngsters come to visit, and I saw a large group of children on my way here."
"Huh?" I turned casually. "Was on of them wearing Goggles?"
"Well… it's a bit difficult for me to remember… yes I believe there was a young lad. He was with another girl. I remember because she had the most peculiar sock puppet."
Jeri… I shouldn't be surprised. He's been fawning over her for quite a while now. Guess he finally decided to do something about it.
I turned around and started walking home. "Thanks. You're right I must've gotten the places mixed up. See ya." No need to let a stranger know what had just happened. But the next time I see Takato…
No POV
The old man watched the red head disappear behind the trees. Keeping his ears open, he didn't even move until he felt Renamon's presence disappear then immediately dropped his cane and stood up right.
"Kurashell, you're so arrogant. There are easier ways to keep these morons occupied than just fighting them."
Takato's POV: Shinjuku Park: 7:15
"Jeri! If you hurt her you I'll make sure you pay for it."
He little kid lifted his head slightly so I could see his mouth. He was sneering. "You mean like this?"
The hooded kid forced Jeri down on her knees and drew his hand back. I lunged at him, but he was expecting it. I couldn't use my attack because Jeri was in the way, and everything else I had was too slow. He side-stepped my lance, jumped off the ground, and round kicked me onto my back. For a moment, I felt something else land on my shoulders and bounce off. It turned out to be Justimon. Sephiroth stood still, practically daring either of us to get back up.
"Very good Sephiroth. I knew I could count on you're skills."
The samurai looked up and his lips curled back in a sneer. An eerie light, this time a red color started to pulsate off his hand. "Don't make me laugh. You're nothing more than lamb on this earth. Nothing more than a festering soul stealing this world away from mother… But that won't last much longer.
"Alexander."
Sephiroth held up his swordless hand showing a kind of bangle with embedded jewels in it. One of the red jewels began to glow.
Great, who's Alexander?
I shouldn't have asked. At that second a fortress of miniature, futuristic towers ripped out of the ground behind Sephiroth. The towers where about the same size of the samurai in width and much longer. About half way down the towers joined into a large base. At least that's what I thought it was at first. A few seconds later, I could see it moving. The base split apart revealed what looked like some kind of machine face inside. The part that split away suddenly twisted and grabbed hold of the ground like arms. It was alive… and it was charging up. A part of it's head opened up and began absorbing light. I noticed it seemed to be aiming over our heads and right at… JERI!
"Nooo!"
It suddenly got very bright inside my core. I knew this feeling by heart, even though I'd only felt it twice before. It was my Crimson Mode, something I got by merging with Grani. But… I didn't use it on purpose, it only activated once I saw that Jeri was in danger. It was the same a week ago with Rika. I needed strength, and it came to me, even though I didn't consciously summon it or press a button or anything. I guess I could still use a little practicing at control this Mode Change. My weapons both appeared in my hands. I spun to meet Alexander instantly. It seemed as though he was ready to fire too.
"Quo Vadis!"
"Judgement Beam!" (A/N: Not sure if this is right or not. It's been a while since FF7)
Both our attacks collided exploding in half red, half white light. My weapon seemed to hold, for the moment, but still had the daunting task of getting Jeri away from that lunatic. Before I turned back around, I flapped my wings and kicked a huge dust cloud up in his face. Before another second had gone I was behind him. It felt great to be in this form again. Everything just moved so fluidly. His head was slightly turned, he could still keep up with me, but just barely now.
I swung my sword around and twisted it to it's blunt side. The child shifted Jeri out of the way and blocked my attack with his open palm. However his arm was shaking badly, it looked like only using one hand was finally beginning to hurt. Meanwhile Justimon had totally ignored the holy fortress and gone straight at Sephiroth again. His rabid style was completely different than usual. I wonder what's making him act like that.
The hooded child let go of Jeri and used his other hand to try and stop my sword. "Jeri run!"
The second she had her balance she did the exact opposite of running. The brunette whiled around and jumped back at the kid.
What is she doing?
My question was answered when Jeri bit the kids arm. Not only that, but Kazu ran up behind him and tackled him right at the inside of the knee. He had been waiting for his chance to help after Guardromon was decked. The hooded kid was literally left without a leg to stand on. My sword hammered him through the air. Kazu and Jeri were dragged a little and the skidded on the ground even after they had let go. The mini mage broke through a tree before landing on the ground and rolling over his own limbs till he came to a stop. He stood up shakily on his legs. Alexander was also disappearing. Finally something was going right today… but I'm still way past late for meeting Rika.
"It seems… I'm hurt."
Kazu smirked getting up. Kenta was helping Jeri do the same and I was behind all three of them. "You noticed that too huh? Gallantmon's got you pegged so why don't you and your lackey just give up."
Sephiroth growled while dodging Justimon's 'Justice Kick'. "Don't associate me with whatever that is over there."
The hooded child growled "You were useless. Looks like I'll have to call the Heartless here after all."
All of us (Except for Justimon and Sephiroth) went -blink blink- "Heartless?"
The figure pulled out a cell phone from somewhere in his cloak and dialed a number, paying very little attention to us as he did so. "…Kurashell? This is Lumiere… You're still playing around with him… whatever. Use your real form. It's about time to call some of your distant relatives."
Kazu laughed. "Lumiere? That's a girl's name."
The child pulled off his hood letting a few pounds of long white hair fall to the dirt. "What did you think I was, bonehead? And what was the deal with you going below the belt."
Kazu face broke into one of shock and embarrassment. "I-it was you're leg."
"Same difference."
"Not even close!" He countered.
"Oh yeah? You wanna piece of me?" She lifted her hand and signaled for Kazu to step towards her with her index. Kazu gave that about a second of thought, and then decided it wouldn't be in his best interest. He turned to me.
"Dude, I can't believe you almost got you're but kicked by a girl."
"Kazu!"
He blinked. "…What?"
Henry's POV: Downtown Melee: 7:30pm
I stood in front of my family, a little tense. They were still in the building and I was still in my Mega form, just in case. I hadn't seen Kurashell after I knocked him down, but I had the feeling if he was even half-conscious he wouldn't waste any time getting back in my face. He just had one of those kinds of personalities… I think. Suzy didn't seem to mind my little brawl in Mega Form but and dad looked like he still had reserved judgement. Mom on the other hand, looked rigid.
"What did you think you were doing?" She started. I hate these questions, how am I suppose to answer them. Even when I do have an answer I know she doesn't really want to hear it.
"…"
"Answer me!"
Dad stepped in. "Dear, there was a man with two very large guns in our house. Henry was just doing what he thought was best."
Exactly!
She turned on him and screeched. "By adding to the problem?!?!"
Dad sighed and turned to me. "What kind of Digimon was it that you were fighting."
I sighed. "First time I ever saw it. It's at least at the Mega Level."
"Mommy! Henwy did good by getting wid of the gun man."
Lopmon nodded in confidence to her partner. "Ma'am. By the gunner's actions I'm pretty sure he was targeting Henry. He could've had any one of us at any second but he always went after Henry."
"He even asked me out." Jaarin added.
Suddenly a man wrapped each arm around Suzy and Jaarin. "'Yeah!' I was targeting Henry and… 'Yeah!' I did ask you out, which by the way you still haven't answered me on yet."
"Ummm."
"Hold that thought." Kurashell said happily. "Anyway Henry. I'm sorry but boss says I need to call some family of my own. Our fight is over, same with this world."
"If you-"
"If I hurt them then you'll make me regret it, right? Relax I've done this before. They won't feel a thing unless you get in the way."
Kurashell smiled again, but something was different. This time his smile looked distorted… and forced… like he wasn't really enjoying whatever he was about to do. He took his arms off my family and the colors from him clothes and skin started to fade. First he was devoid of color, then his body became entire devoid of light, leaving a black silhouette.
The next thing that happened cause Henry's eyes to widen. The shadows of his family swarmed into, and were absorbed by Kurashell. Followed by a few more shadows from the people next door, then a few more, and a few more, and so on and so fourth.
"What are you…?"
"Remember when I said they called me shadow of the heartless. That wasn't just a nickname jr. You got a million miles to go before you can even think of really hurting me."
"What?"
As soon as I finished that word I was immediately overcome by one of the strangest sensations of my life. I felt wet, hot, and cold all the same time. A headache came over my and it felt like I was falling. My entire body's senses in fact, seemed to be getting confused by some thing. I moved my hand in front of my face hoping to see what was wrong, and I saw it. My body had become a silhouette, like Kurashell. That was soon followed by the most painless, forced de-Digivolution I've ever had the misfortune of going though. Terriermon was dazed and tripping on his ears on the pavement so I picked him up and held him in my arms.
"This is bad. Very VERY bad."
The silhouette was infecting the earth like a virus over the buildings and landscape in mere seconds. I was glad people weren't effect, but that quickly disappeared as those little black gnomes, like the one Takato was chasing yesterday, started popping out of everywhere there was darkness. And given how big Kurashell's influence had gotten (Not to mention how fast it was spreading) there must have been a million of those things coming out per second.
Terriermon shook off his dizziness. "…Friends of Impmon maybe?"
"Terrier… actually there is a bit of resemblance isn't there."
"I HEARD that!"
Oops…
Looking up, I saw Beelzemon. He was looking into my apartment. Obviously he had located the menace. He stopped for a minute just to glare down at Terriermon and me. I felt a little black thing bump into my leg, then walk around it.
"I'll deal with you in a second."
Terriermon sweatdropped. "Hey Henry. Think we should split?"
I sighed. "Where to. The entire city is probably one big ink-blot on the world right now. I'm thankful these little guys aren't very aggressive."
"Think we can say the same about Kuri-Kuri?"
I sighed.
If only I knew…
Kurashell floated out the apartment as Beelzemon readied his cannon. I was stunned at the change of the shadow's appearance. Before he was a rugged, smiling, gunner, now his body was all black with no features what so ever except for his red eyes, which took up all of his head in terms of height. They were like looking on the inside of a clock, so many red gears and bolts. He had no hair, though two angel wings of pure white light came out around where his ears should be. He had no arms, and his legs ended sharply at his ankles.
"Beelzemon! Be carefull. He's at least as strong as a Mega."
Yeah that's real helpful.
"…no… I am much stronger than ANY mega…"
That's odd… his voice, not to mention his entire demeanor. It's completely different from before.
"Henry… I got a bad feeling about this."
I nodded. "Something's… wrong, isn't it. That person up there… he doesn't fit with anything else. I'm positive he's not a Digimon… so then… what is he."
Beelzemon was in no such waiting mood. "Corona Blaster!"
Kurashell let the attack hit him. There was no smoke from impact or even a sound. Beelzemon's bullet disappeared from view as it entered the shadow and disappeared. I could feel my hope of winning this fight begin to fade fast. Staring up at Kurashell I finally took notice of the sky behind him. It had turned blood red and the clouds were like smog. Not to mention they were spawning more of those tiny little creatures.
"Henry… the mountains."
Yes, those too were being completely devoured by blackness of whatever Kurashell was. Kurashell narrowed those oversized eyes at Beelzemon. Suddenly there was a massive light. It was so blinding I'm not even sure where it came from. It's like it was just there, right behind the Demon Lord. The next Thing I knew when I could finally see again, was that Beelzemon had lost. His body was lying on the pavement.
"He… he did it so easily…"
Terriermon tried to get my attention. "Uh, Henry. We have a problem."
"Henwy!"
That voice…
I turned to the side to see Suzy. She was running towards me with the rest of my family in tow. I bent over a bit and she jumped at me, wrapping her hand around my neck. Mom did the same, and my brother and other sister stood on either side behind me. Dad stood in front. It was then I noticed Kurashell hovering three feet in front of me. Dad's hand was in fact partially going into his chest.
"I won't let you hurt my son."
"Dad… mom… Suzy… everyone…"
Kurashell spread the wings attached to his head as it began to rain. It almost looked like he summoned it.
"You're worlds sun has gone… Darkness is everywhere… Your hearts have failed you… This is nothing more than a snack for the heartless now."
"We've… lost?" I echoed what he just said, only in much simpler terms. It was true I couldn't see anything except for his blackness covering the world.
"Hmph! Don't believe everything you hear. If you give up then you really have lost."
I looked up to see a kid with white hair and bizarre clothing. A yellow shirt this a black X on it and blue baggy pants, only slightly taller than myself. "Wha-"
"Your hearts can restore this world, if you defeat him first that is."
I blinked. Was he serious. That sounds like something out of one of Suzy's movies. "But we've tried everything."
The kid shrugged. "Guess it's a good thing I'm here then."
"…Analysis Complete: Riku the Dark… KEY BLADE MASTER?!"
The hooded kid nodded. "Looks like you've heard of me. And you obviously know what a Key Blade is, so if you want to live, you'll tell me… Where's Sora or King Mickey?"
"…You're overestimating yourself… You should have stayed content in the Castle of Oblivion."
Just great. Some guy called Kurashell comes here to destroy our world and now I'm the one that feels like I'm intruding on something here.
At that second 'Riku' as he is apparently know as, straightened out his arm forcefully and something that looked like a blue and red demon wing with a handle formed in his hand. He twirled it, let it rest on his shoulder, then lunged at Kurashell.
Guess that's a Key Blade
When Riku slashed down he was still only using one hand. Because of that he could get the force, or speed he needed to. Kurashell split into four highly transparent echoes of himself which quickly faded. Behind Riku, four echoes appeared rapidly and combined into one. It was very fast, the whole thing taking about a quarter of a second.
"Behind you!"
The dark sword master must've been expecting it. He straightened out his other arm and seemed to make the infamous weapon teleport into it. His next swipe was quite a bit faster, and with his left hand two. It was obvious he was trying to instill a false sense of confidence into Kurashell with his first attack. I was relieved when the blade hit causing the shadow angel's form to twist and warp into nothingness. Like looking at something through rippling water.
"Fool. What was he thinking… Hmmm…. The shadow isn't going away."
I stepped forward. "Uh.. thanks."
"Don't mention it. I hate heartless. Besides, it's not over yet. The shadow hasn't gone away and those little freak are showing up everywhere still."
"And that means what to us exactly?" Terriermon asked.
"Either there's another very strong Heartless nearby, or that last one isn't dead. And Given that guy's reputation, I'd go with option B."
I frowned. "Just great, so what am I suppose to do about it. That thing is completely impervious to my attacks and… Beelzemon."
Mom stood up and turned to me. "You are going to stay here and take care of your sister!"
I should've seen that one coming.
"Yay! Tewwiermon" Lopmon gave a sympathetic smile.
Dad tried to help me out. "Err, dear…"
"DON'T YOU 'DEAR' ME! HE ISN'T FIGHTING THAT MONSTER AND THAT'S FINAL!" Looks like mom was at her wits end.
The rest of us sweatdropped. Riku just chuckled. "Wow, normal parents. Been a while since I've seen any of those."
Rinchei slapped me on the back. "Uh, hey. I don't suppose there any chance I could get a Digimon huh? You were totally awesome."
Jaarin seemed to side with my mother. "What is it with boys and fighting."
Riku and Rinchei turned to her simultaneously. "It's how we keep score…" They looked at each other and blinked. Dad had mouthed the words but there was no way on earth he would say it out loud next to my mom. He'd be in the doghouse for a week if he did.
Right now I'm tied with Sora. I used to beat him all the time on our island but… well he got a bit stronger after that."
Terriermon got into a standing position in my arms. "As much as I hate to spoil this whole male bonding moment. Has anyone given any thought of what we're going to do next?"
Riku shrugged, but the shadow covering the world answered for us by suddenly losing solidity. We all sank into it before we even knew what was happening.
Rika's POV: Heart of the Heartless: 7:50pm
No matter where I looked it was all the same. Darkness was everywhere without even a glint of light. If it was a little cooler this could've have been IceDevimon's home, but actually it was surprisingly comfortably warm.
"Renamon."
"I'm right here Rika." The kitsune replied soothingly.
"Good… do you-"
"No. I have no idea where we are… if that is what you were to ask me."
I nodded. "It's weird. Like we just fell into the ground. Today could not possibly get any worse."
Renamon turned her head slightly. "Oh that's good… especially since Justimon is floating toward us."
"I stand corrected."
"And it looks like Gallantmon: Crimson Mode is right behind him. He's got Jeri and Kazu and Kenta too."
I paused. I kind of expected that there was a Digimon running loose with the recent tremors and phone difficulties, so that explained Justimon, but Gallantmon: Crimson Mode was, to put it simply, a Digimon that had never been defeated. It would take quite a bit for Gogglehead to use that. As much as I wanted to ask why he was here I… didn't really feeling like talking to Takato right now.
"Henry is also coming… ugh, and he brought Beelzemon."
At least it's not all bad then. Henry was probably the person I was least angry at right now. "You guys are late. Why do you always show up after you're needed."
"Uh, sorry." Gogglehead apologized. "I'm really sorry… I was late." It didn't take a genius to figure out he wasn't talking about meeting me here.
"Believe me Rika. You're going to need our help on this one." Henry said.
There were a bunch of other people with him. His sister and parents I recognized, two looked like they might also be relatives, but I've never heard Henry mention them. The last one was a white haired kid that looked like he had the key to the city. I couldn't see much of his face from the distance, but he had white hair… that's pretty unusual.
"What about you Ryo. Any wise words from the Legendary Tamer."
"Zip it."
…
"WHAAAAT DID YOU SAY?!" Alright, Ryo is a pain. But he's never talked to me like that. He says nice and embarrassing things with just a hint of ego to tick me off.
Of course, Gallantmon tried to defend him. "Uh Rika, he's been acting kind of… weird. Please don't take it to personal."
Justimon turned to Takato slightly. "…Hmph. Baby." Gee the Gogglehead was right. He was acting different.
I growled. "If I could float over there I would make you eat those words."
"Sounds like fun."
What?
"I hope you'll keep me entertained like that white haired freak did." The Vaccine said grinning.
"It would appear I should've done more Research."
We all turned to the new voice as a section of the darkness lit up. Two figures were standing on the most disgusting giant beating heart I've ever seen. It looked like someone took a baseball bat too it and it was corroding rapidly with mold and mildew. One of the figures was a short girl with white hair and a cloak. The other was a blue haired man that was wearing something that looked like it might belong better on Henry's Sensei. Though I'll admit I only met him once, he seemed all right.
The little girl began speaking again. "For those that don't know yet, I am Lumiere and this is my partner, Reseal. You're all inside my other partner, Kuri-Kuri."
What kind of screwed up name is that? Who are these freaks?
"Ryo, if I had known about you're past I would've thought twice about letting you fight someone who could use time magic."
Justimon smirked. "Ryo is temporarily unavailable to take your call, please hang up and try again before I load you data."
I turned to him along with Renamon. "What?"
The girl didn't give him a chance to respond. "And Takato. If I had known you were actually strong enough to hurt me, I would've handled you differently too… but that's all in the past."
"By about two minutes" Terriermon yelled out.
"Shut up rabbit." Justimon muttered. Now Henry had the same expression I did.
"Well it's been fun. But I'm afraid you're all going to have to die now. And Riku, not even you're Key Blade will work where you are right now."
The other newcomer twiled his weapon around and rested it on his shoulder. Now that I could see him better I could see that he was actually quite muscular. Anyone, guy or girl, could see that he was good looking. "I think I'll leave finding that out for myself."
Reseal leaned over. "Madam. We are short one."
Lumiere tilted her head. "One, two… hmmm… Where's Sephiroth?"
GIGA FLARE
Lumiere looked up. "Bahamut… how not funny."
The girl's reflexes kicked in as she did a barrel roll jump to the side just as a stream of energy blew apart the thing she had been standing on. Riku wasted no time either launching himself at her. Of Course, Reseal wanted to help his mistress as soon as he could, but Sephiroth block the way ominously.
"You didn't really think I'd let you manipulate me, did you?"
"Fair enough, I'll just have to tap into your own magic… Meteor!"
A barrage of fireballs came down on the samurai but Sephiroth split them to pebbles without even moving from where he stood, and with one hand too. Riku was fairing nowhere near as well. He hadn't been hurt yet, but that was only because Lumiere hadn't gone onto the aggressive. Riku cringed as she held firmly onto his Keyblade. It started to irradiate Darkness that was absorbed into the area around her.
"What the…!"
"Thanks for feeding Kuri-Kuri and making him stronger."
"Eh? But there's already so much Darkness…"
Lumiere grinned slightly. "Almost like looking in a mirror, hmmm?"
Riku was taken aback. "Err, big red Angel! Little help?"
Gallantmon: Crimson Mode lost his composure. "B-But I can't hit a girl!"
"She's psychotic!"
"Still."
I frowned. "Stupid Goggle Head! Let me do it then."
Biomerge Activate
Renamon Biomerge tooo… Sakuyamon!
Justimon looked at me like he was seeing it for the first time. "…Nice."
Why that pompous little…! I'll deal with him in a second.
I launched myself at the little girl. She glanced at me briefly, but kept focusing on Riku, like she wasn't worried about anything I could do. I'd have to make her think twice about that. Suddenly chains busted out from all directions aiming at me. Renamon's flexes kept me out of their way, until about twenty of them came out at once and clotheslined me. I growled… this was definitely not my day.
"Rika!" Jeri called out. I could see Kazu and Kenta wincing out of the corner of my eye.
"That's gotta hurt."
Lumiere kicked Riku back and motioned to me. "This is why you can't win. As long as we're inside Kuri-Kuri, you have no power here. I, on the other hand, can command him with nothing more than a thought. You can't win no matter what you do."
"Crap… We may have to run." Riku said through clenched teeth.
"I growled. "Not until I at least land a shot."
Henry spoke out to me hesitantly. "R-Rika. I've already had a battle with this thing. Believe me, you aren't going to land a shot in you're lifetime like this."
That comment made me want to punch the blue haired Tamer but… I've come to trust his opinion and insight so… I guess I'll listen to him… this time. Riku flew back to the main group and drew a symbol in air, which turned out to be a Key Hole… cute given his choice of weapon. The inside of the symbol became the picture of a town I've never seen before.
"Don't think you're going anywhere."
I heard a growl, and I was a bit surprised to see it came from Justimon. "Time Destroyer!"
"The hell? That's not one of his attacks."
Bands of data flew out from Justimon's mechanical hand stopping Lumiere and Reseal in there tracks as it wove around them. To a lesser extent is seemed to affect Kura-whatever-his-name-is since I didn't meet any resistance making my way back, nor did anyone else getting to the portal. We all left single file with Riku in the lead. I held Justimon back and waited until we were the only ones left.
"Ryo, how did you-"
"Oh shut up. The attack isn't going to last forever you know!?"
With that he shoved me out of the way and walked into the portal. He didn't even make some kind of cheap, slimey, ladies first gesture. Yep, there was definitely something wrong with him. I followed through the portal last, and thus, I was at the back of the group. Gallantmon: Crimson Mode was on one side of me, Justimon on the other.
Crap!
"Everyone! Welcome to Traverse Town."
Alright, there's probably a few of you out for my blood right now. Ryo's personality will go back to normal very shortly. Also, instead of replying to each reviewer separately, I'm going to respond to the questions I get in order. Alright? Thank you for your time.
The three characters at the end were Kurashell, Lumiere, and Reseal… quite a few nut-bags, no?
I wasn't clear on exactly what happened but since the movie showed the party at Rika's house, I assumed Takato asking Rika out was some sort of distraction tactic or something.
02 chars? That's a given, same with the forth season.
You can get the movies off of Kazaa, but beware the thing is loaded with Viruses.
On a side note. Shadow mentioned Viral State was getting drawn out… I have to agree. Which is why I'm redoing the last chapter. It will be the ending, and there will be another fic in it's continuity. Take care all.