Ag- Finally! Another chapter!
Ly- Finally is right. *reads chap* What is it with you and Dragon Knights?
Ag- What? It's a great manga. *sighs* If only it was an anime. Anyway, I don't own DK. It belongs to Mineko Ohkami and Tokyopop I guess. But I wish I owned Rath. ^_^
Rath- You do know you're on my list of people to kill, right?
Ag- *sighs and nods* Yeah. I just had to look for spoilers. Now Rath-kun hates me! T_T
Ly- ...What are you talking about?
Ag- Rath has some issues. He hates people who know about his past. Be it ally or foe. I won't say anything more though. *sighs in relief when Rath removes sword from her back*
Impmon- You sure like some strange characters.
Rath- *sees Impmon* Demon! ^_^ * happily chases Impmon who shots fire at him. It doesn't seem to work on the kawaii pyro-boy*
Ly- O_o
Ag- ^_^ Alrighty. Hired bishies, please respond to the reviews.
Takuya- *pulls out a review from a hat* To Random Master. Ag feels so bad now and she's sorry she can't include your char. Request something you'd like to see and she'll be happy to oblige.
Kurama- To Neo Lady Sakura, Ag isn't sure if anyone will go to GW. If people want them to then the tamers will go to the GW universe. Or if Ag feels like it.
Tai- Kea-chan- Keiko, this chap is all about you. Kinda anyway. Don't worry. More Zak torment ahead. Sorry man.
Zak- WHY ME?! *Bangs head against wall*
Yugi- Dear bodrji, Ag thanks you for encouraging her to get off her lazy behind and get working.
Ryo- To Peter Kim. Yes, the new kids will biomerge. They have a deeper connection to their digimon though. The newbies will get stronger. Soon they'll be a match for the original tamers.
Ag- That's all for now.
Ly- Doesn't own anything except Addy, Kit, and anything else that you've never seen before. I own Zak.
Impmon- *runs by* Someone make him leave me alone!
Rath- ^____^ Come back here, youkai! I just want to cut off you're head!
Imp- O_O I'm NOT a youkai! And I like my head where it is!
Ag- ^_^ Isn't he adorable? ^_^ *watches happily*
Ly- -_-; Whatever you say.
Everyone else- O_o Adorable?
Ag- And I am messing with the DK universe so this doesn't take place in any certain part of the series.
Crossing- The Rift Saga
Chapter 7- Rift Run part 1
Ryo, Rika, Isis, Mondromon, Renamon, Sal, and Dark (Ag- I didn't like "D" as a nickname. It's Darksalamon, FYI) found themselves in an alleyway when the fog dispersed.
"What is this place?" asked Rika.
"That's what I'd like to know," stated Ryo.
Isis stepped out of the ally with her partners. "Wow."
The others joined her and gasped. The city was abuzz with activity. It seemed like they'd stepped into a medieval storybook. People hawked their wares, shopped, or just walked by before them. The clothes were brightly colored and seemed old-fashioned as well.
"I wonder where we are," pondered Mondromon. They left the ally and started wandering around. Renamon had disappeared, following in the shadows. Isis was holding Sal and Dark sat on her shoulder. Mondromon just walked with the others. No one seemed to care that a dragon was walking around in the streets. The people would just glance over and then be on their way.
"Are these people blind?" asked Rika.
"Maybe this isn't unusual," suggested Isis.
"Strange stuff doesn't just have to happen in our world," said Sal.
"Hold it right there," declared a voice. The tamers and digimon turned. A boy that looked around their age stood before him. He was pale, suggesting he didn't get outside much, and seemed thin if not slightly muscled. He wore dark, loose clothes hidden under a red velvet cloak. Fluffy black hair topped his head, a tuff of white hair on the right. Bright red eyes studied them. "You're not from around here, are you?"
"What was your first clue," Rika stated, her attitude kicking in.
"We're not," Isis answered in a more friendly voice.
"Thought so. That must mean you're demons."
The group was shocked at this declaration. "WHAT?!"
The boy clutched a bell in his hands and, in a flash of light, it became a large sword. "I am Rath Illsuer. I'll be your executioner, demons. Nothing personal."
"Diamond Storm!" The crystals of light rained down before Rath who jumped away. Renamon landed before the others. "That was a warning. Do not try to hurt my friends."
"A warning? Sorry, youkai, but you're not-"
"RATH!!! WHAT ARE YOU DOING!!!??"
Rath froze. "Uh oh. They found me. Sorry. Gotta run." The sword changed back into a bell and the boy turned to run away....
....only to run into another person. "Uh...Hi, Rune. What are you doing here?"
"Bringing you back to the castle!" This Rune character was the most beautiful boy the tamers had ever seen. His sun kissed blonde hair stretched to the middle of his back. Sky blue eyes burned with anger at the younger boy before him.
Another shout came. "Rune, don't kill him. Remember, we're friends."
"Hi, Thatz," greeted Rath, turning away from the blonde who was resisting the urge to pull out his own sword and use it on the other.
This other boy had a long scare running along his face and a small "X" scar on his left cheek. (LY- I'm reminded of Kenshin. Ag- Well, it's not him.) His shaggy green hair reached to the nape of his neck. "You're getting sloppy, Rath," he said before popping a dumpling in his mouth.
"You are going back to the palace NOW!" declared Rune.
"But I don't wanna," pouted Rath. He gazed at Rune with innocent puppy eyes.
The "puppy eyes" didn't seem to faze the angered elf. " I don't care if you don't want to! You're going back and that's final!" Rune grabbed Rath's arm and proceeded to drag the younger boy away.
"Oooookay," the tamers and digimon said.
"Sorry 'bout that," said Thatz. "Rath keeps on sneaking off of the palace grounds to kill demons."
"Why?" asked the twin digimon together.
Thatz either ignored the question or didn't hear it. Instead, he looked at his empty bag that once held dumplings before turning to the group. "Hey, as an apology for my friend's actions, come to the castle with us." Thatz chuckled to himself. 'If they come over, Cerozona will have to make a lot of food for dinner!' He could already taste the cooked yam. With that thought, Thatz pushed the tamers after Rune and Rath happily without waiting for a response. The digimon had no choice but to follow.
~*~
Isis, Rika, Ryo and the digimon sat in a spacious siting room. Before then was a man that appeared to be in his early 20s. He had a polite smile. Soft blonde hair slightly hid kind light blue eyes. He was well dressed in a white silk shirt and black silk pants. Rath sat off to the side pouting. Thatz sat next to him and Rune stood behind him.
"Rath, you must stop running away. Rune might decide to put chains on you," joked the man.
Rath muttered something under his breath. It must have been bad because Rune hit him in the head with a mallet. Where he got the mallet, the tamers didn't know. Thatz found whatever Rath said, and his punishment, amusing and was laughing his head off.
"Don't mind them" said the man. "They are always like this. They are the Dragon Knights. Rath Illuser, Rune, an elf, and Thatz, our resident ex- thief. I am the Dragon Lord, Lord Lykouleon. May I ask who you are?"
The tamers introduced themselves as well as their partners. (Ag- you know who they are)
"Strange creatures your friends are," stated Lykouleon.
"That's because they are not of this world." Everyone turned to the doorway. There stood a young woman in a black dress. Her purple hair almost touched the floor. The girl's bangs were a reddish color, the same color as her eyes.
"What on Dusis are you talking about?" asked Rath.
The girl glared at him. "If you let me explain then you'll know. My name is Cesia. I am the fortune teller of the Dragon Castle."
"How's you know we aren't from around here?" asked Sal.
Her twin smacked her on the head. "She's a fortune teller! She predicted it."
"Correct. These seven come from another world and are here to help protect our world from danger."
"You mean they're here to help us fight?" Thatz asked with hope. Rune sighed. His friend would do anything to get out of work.
Rath laughed. "Yeah right. They're not fighters. They won't stand a chance against Shydaman or Shyrendora. Let alone Nadil."
Cesia ran over to Rath and knocked him upside the head. "I've NEVER been wrong! And it's not Nadil's forces they will be fighting. There's a force trying to destroy our world."
Rune jumped up. "Why would anyone want to destroy our world?"
"I'm not sure. Whoever is behind this is beyond my sight."
"Back up," said Thatz. "You mean there are other worlds?"
"That's what I said."
"Well, until you seven can return home you're welcome to stay here," said Lykouleon. "And Rath, please behave yourself."
"Fine. They're not demons anyway. I'll just go and find some." Rath stood and left the room.
Rune registered what the younger boy had said before darting after him. "Oh no you don't!"
"I'll just go help Cernozura with dinner." Thatz stepped out of the room as well. Before he could step towards the kitchen, Rune came back. The elf grabbed his arm.
"Oh no YOU don't! You're coming with me!" Rune dragged the ex-thief away.
"Are they always like that?" asked Isis.
"Yes, they are. Rath has always been a little troublemaker," said Lykouleon.
"My lord," said a man as he walked in the room. He was tall with medium length brown hair that was tinted red at the ends. He spotted the visitors. "Oh, I didn't know you had guests."
"That's alright, Ruwalk. These are Rath's new friends," said the Dragon Lord.
"You mean he thought they were demons," laughed Ruwalk.
"Yes. Now what did you need me for?"
"It's not me. Kaistern's back and he'd like to talk to you before Alfeegi finds him. He's in the conservatory."
"Thank you. Ruwalk, could you show our guests to some rooms?"
"Sure, your highness." Lykouleon left the room.
"I'll come with you," said Cesia. The group left and began walking down the hall. "this is the yellow dragon officer Ruwalk. He's the Secretary of State."
"Dragon Officer?" asked Ryo. "Is it like a Dragon Knight?"
"In a way. Unlike the Knights, we aren't chosen by dragons but dragon crystals. There are seven dragon officers. We mainly run the Kingdom," explained Ruwalk.
They arrived and Ruwalk left the tamers to pick their own rooms. There were enough to that the kids didn't have to share with anyone. Even their digimon could have had their own rooms if they wanted. Ryo took the third room on the right. Rika's room was across from his and Isis' was to the left of hers. Cesia left after they got settled when a maid told her that someone named Zoma needed her.
"So," started Rika, "what do we do now?" After Renamon had made sure that no one would bother them the group had gathered in Ryo's room. Now that they knew where they were, how did they get out?
"I say we look around," suggested Mondromon.
Ryo nodded. "I agree. We don't know how we're going to go about sealing off this world from rifts. We need to know the land."
Renamon spoke her piece. "I believe that this is the most important and powerful city. Our enemies would most likely attack here."
"The Digi-gods wouldn't send us on a wild goose chase," agreed Rika.
"So it's agreed then," said Ryo.
"We'll met in an hour at the castle gates," stated Rika.
'They are so perfect together!' thought Isis as she watched the conversation. She nodded to herself. She had only an hour to think of a plan to get them together.
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The tamers and digimon spent the hour roaming the palace. Isis had caught Thatz and Rath not paying attention to the lessons Alfeegi- a handsome looking man with pale greed hair tied back into a long ponytail and dressed in neat white and blue clothes- the White Dragon Officer. Shortly after that, Alfeegi noticed their lack of attention and yelled, blue eyes blazing. Rune whacked them upside the head with his book before going back to his work.
Ryo had met up with the serious looking Black Dragon Officer Tetheus, the chief of security. He was tall, black hair neatly greased back. Ryo didn't blame the Dragon Fighters that sighed in relief as their captain walked past. Those calculating dark eyes would make anyone feel inadequate.
Rika met Kaistern. She learned that he, along with Thatz, were once humans before joining the Dragon Tribe. Kaistern's hair was silver-white and his eyes were a yellow color, almost golden. His dress was of travel clothes, having only gotten to the castle a short time ago. The bark of a dog turned her attention away from the man. The dog was strange. It was like a snow wold, white fur seeming to fluff up into a mane. Following him was a small red dragon. After him, Rath busted into the room, attaching himself to Kaistern. Alfeegi, Ryo and Mondromon entered after, the later two in a slower pace and the former with a look like he was out for blood. The four decided against staying to see the outcome. Rath ran out of the room paying no heed to the word "traitor" from Kaistern.
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By the time the group was supposed to meet up again, Isis had thought up a wonderful plan. She planed to ditch Ryo and Rika, leaving the two alone. Okay, so that was a bit lame but that was the best she could come up with. Mondromon and Renamon wouldn't be around, only close enough to go to their partner's aid if necessary.
"What do you mean you're not going to come with us?" Ryo asked Isis in his room.
Isis cringed away from Rika's glare. "Well, while I was wandering around I talked to Cesia. She said that see believes that a portal may appear in the gardens. She wasn't sure because it was a bit fuzzy. I wanted to go back to her to see if her crystal would produce a clearer picture."
"Hmm..." pondered Rika. "Alright. You do that and I'll search the area with Ego-man here." Rika walked out of the room.
"Ego-man! What kind of nickname is that?" asked Ryo as he followed her out.
Isis let a small smirk slip. Now she just needed to meet up with Cesia so they could watch the unfolding of this little romance.
~*~
Rath was bored. He had escaped lessons with Alfeegi, Kaistern was sleeping, and Rune was yelling at Thatz for gambling again. He didn't get his red- haired friend. How was gambling fun? Now if it involved a demon, then it would be fun. Rath sighed again. To top it all off, the Chief Secretary had made sure there was no way for him to sneak out. Maybe if he bribed him with some food, Thatz would help him out. After all, the Dragon knight of Earth was an excellent thief.
The drumming of footsteps alerted him of the presence of another. He smiled as he pushed himself away from the balcony in his room. He was back. No doubt trying to "save" Cesia again. Oh well, thought Rath, I'm not complaining. I get to kill a demon today.
The black-haired boy left his room in search of his prey.
~*~
Rika and Ryo patrolled the garden. The garden was huge. Flowers and plants of all kinds bloomed beautifully. The plants had grown to make the garden like a maze.
Massugu na hitomi
Itsumo damatteru
Yume o miru tabi ni
Soppo muite waratteru
(Looking into your eyes
You always kept silent
Each time I saw you in my dream
You turned away before I could see your smile)
Isis sighed as she watched the scene through Cesia's crystal ball. "Can't you do something to make them get together?"
Cesia shook her head. "I may be a witch but I can't control love."
Isis' face fell.
"But that doesn't mean I can't try to influence it," she said, a smile working it's way upon her face. "The rose please."
Isis placed a rose in the older girl's hand. She watched as the witch brushed the silk petals against the image in the orb.
Taisetsu na jikan o
Zutto mamotte kureta ne
Yukkuri to dakeredo hitotsu dake
Kitsuke ita koto tsukaetai kara
(I realized who was important to me
You always protected me, didn't you?
Through it all, gradually, you're the only one
Always call me, and I'll help you)
"Noting around here," stated Rika from where she stood in the tree. "Looks like Cesia was wrong."
"We should head back then. Whoa!" A strong gust of wind suddenly picked up, causing petals from the surrounding roses to swill around them. Rika was pushed off the branch that she stood on.
Anata ni aete anata to sugoshite
Ima koko ni sotto ukabu
Afureru kono omoi o uke tomete
(You're brave, you're amazing
Here now, gently surfacing
Receive these overflowing feelings)
Isis gasped as she watched Rika fall. She turned panicked eyes to Cesia. "I didn't want her hurt!"
Cesia replied calmly, "She'll be okay. Just watch."
Isis turned back to the orb and gasped at what she saw.
Fukyou na shigusa
Itsumo soba ni iru
Omoi de no naka de
Houmotsu ni kawatteku
(Even though you were often scowling
You were always by my side
Among my feelings
You became treasured)
Ryo turned when she heard Rika gasp in surprise. He saw her begin to fall and ran to catch her. She fell forward into his arms, causing him to fall back. The force of the fall caused Rika's head to fall forward, stopping their lips only millimeters from touching.
Daisuki na jikan o
Motto suki ni shite hoshi
Yukkuri todakeredo hitotsu dake
Kitsuke ita koto shinjitai kara
(I realized who my beloved was
More and more I fell in love
Gradually, finally, you're the only one
Always call me, because I will believe in you)
Isis pouted. She had hoped that they were kissing. A clearer view from the ball, after Cesia had overcome her shook, proved that they were only a paper width apart.
Anata no yuuki anata no yasashi sa
Hora koko ni kitto aru yo
Afureru kononamida o utekomete
(Your courage, your kindness
Look, I'm sure this is it
Receive these overflowing tears)
Neither moved. Both were lost in the pair of eyes before them. Swirls of vibrant violet and deep-sea blue revealed things that were kept hidden from the world. Desire. Love. Fear. In these pools that were so different in shade that belonged to two different people, similar traits where found.
They did not dare to breathe.
Mizu mo kaze mo taiyou mo daishi mo
Tsuki mo hoshi mo tsutsun de kureru
(The water, the wind, the sun, the earth
The moon, the stars, I'd give them all to you)
"So," said Mondromon from where he did with Renamon in the bushes, "who do you think will make the first move?"
Not taking her eyes of the couple, the fox digimon replied, "I don't take part in children's games."
Mondromon huffed. "I bet you a slice of chocolate cake that Ryo will."
"You're on." Renamon just loved sweets... although she'd never admit it.
Anata ni aete anata to sugoshite
Ima koko ni sotto ukanu
Afureru kono omoi o uke tomete
(You're brave, you're amazing
Here, now, gently surfacing
Receive these overflowing feelings)
Rath walked into the room Cesia as Isis occupied. Rational thinking would clearly have _him_ appear wherever Cesia was. "Hey, guys," he said innocently. "What'cha doin'?"
The two girls turned to hush him before turning back to the crystal ball. Rath jumped in surprise. He wondered what could have their attention. He walked around to the other side of the orb and gasped. This WAS interesting.
Anata ga kureta mirai no kakere ga
Hora koko ni hikatteru kara
Meguri aeta omoi wa hitotsu dake
(To you I give the future
Look, here, it's sparkling
Surrounded completely by feelings, you're the only one.)
It was at this moment that many things happened at once. The first was Berriez entered the room Cesia, Rath, Isis, Sal and Dark were in. Second,
something began attack on the castle. Third...
... Rika slapped Ryo because his hand was resting on her butt before getting off. She was a bright shade of red from both anger and embarrassment.
"You jerk!"
"It's not like I meant to do that! You fell on me!" shouted Ryo who was holding his cheek, which now sported a red handprint.
Renamon and Mondromon choose that moment to enter.
"Um..." started Mondromon. "There's an army of digimon attacking the castle."
"What!?" The two master card gamers said.
Renamon nodded. "There seems to be a human girl with them."
"Right. Let's go." The tamers headed to the front of the castle.
Renamon turned to the dragon digimon. "You owe me sweets."
Mondromon blinked.
The kitsune sighed. "Rika was the first to move. She slapped Ryo." With that, she ran off after her tamer.
Mondromon thought that over. "Wait! That's not what I meant when I made the bet!" He followed after her.
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"So nice to see you Berriez," said Rath to the man that had just entered the room. He had short chopped flame colored hair that seems to flare up in the back and long sidelocks. He wore a dark blue outfit that was tied with a gray piece of string as a decoration. Isis couldn't help but notice that his right arm was paler that him left. It also looked a but different, as if it wasn't his own hand. Isis shook that thought away. It just creeped her out. She turned back to the crystal ball and screamed. The three turned their attention to her.
"Ryo and Rika are GONE!!!!" she cried.
"Now we don't know what happened!" whined Sal, Dark and Cesia.
The sound of many footsteps indicated people running down the hall. Berriez growled and glared at Rath with red eyes before vanishing.
Rath pouted. So much for a demon fight.
Rune and Thatz entered the room. Upon spotting the fire dragon knight, the elf grabbed him and began dragging him from the room.
"Come on, Rath, something's attacking the castle!"
"Demons?" The pyro-boy asked hopefully.
Thatz shook his head. "If they are, I've never seen demons like them before. A little girl's leading them."
Isis and her partners caught up to them. "We're helping!"
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Charlotte Ichiro watched sadly as the digimon army attacked the beautiful palace of this strange world. She turned to Aimon when her digimon placed a hand on her shoulder in comfort.
"It's not your fault," said Aimon.
"Maybe not all of it. But I'm too weak to stop this." Her hand clutched around the doll in her pocket.
Aimon sighed sadly. "If only I could digivolve."
Charlie turned to her friend. "Don't you go blaming yourself too. Your inability to digivolve is fault as well." She sighed. "If only everything was okay at home."
Flashes of light caught the attention of the two. They watched as a Cyberdramon, a Kiyubimon, a blue dragon, a brown dragon, and a red dragon. They demolished the hordes of digimon easily. Charlie's eyes widened with hope. Maybe... just maybe, this world would remain.
Aimon smiled at the child before making her face blank of expression. Charlie did the same. She could not go back to Daemon as a failure without making this look good. Besides, she had to test them, and see if they could help her in freeing her sister from a prison Ree didn't even know she was in.
"Wahooo!" cheered Rath as he rode on a large dragon. They may not be demons, but this was the next best thing.
"FOX TAIL INFERNO!" Another group turned into data.
Isis, Sal, and Dark took on the weaker digimon. They wished they could be more help.
"HALT!" came a commanding, yet childlike shout.
The army of digimon retreated a bit from the tamers. A girl carried by a female digimon landed before them. She looked to be only 8 or 9 years old. She had shoulder length blue hair in a ponytail with golden streaks. She had piercing purple eyes that seems to hold a different emotion that the scowl on her face. She wore a black top with a gelini devil on it, black jeans with a dragon on the bottom of her right leg, and black and white Nikes.
Ryo frowned. It just seemed wrong for a kid to wear such an outfit.
The digimon next to her looked like a little girl wearing a cat mask. The mask held a teardrop in the center. Long red hair fell over her shoulders, blending into the red dress. The top of the dress was decorated with a teardrop as well. The rest bore yellow lightning flashes.
"Why do you interfere with the destruction of this world?" the girl demanded.
"Why are you trying to destroy it," asked Lord Lykouleon.
The child turned her gaze to him. "My master ordered me to."
"Why listen to someone who wishes destruction?" asked Rune.
"I have my reasons."
Rath gazed at the girl. She held secrets, some dark. Just like him. She was just like him. The Fire dragon knight felt a small twitch of a smile. Now he was a bit reluctant to kill her.
"Just who do you think you are kid!" demanded Rika. She did not like this child's attitude one bit.
"My name? Charlotte. I'm Reelyn Ichiro's little sister."
Isis gasped. "You're Reeyln's little sis?!"
"I am Aimon, Charlie's partner. I may seem sweet and gentle but my attack Cat Tears will send you running away crying."
"We will no let you destroy this world!" declared Renamon.
"Or any other," added Rika.
Charlotte smirked. "Then fight for this world and others! Show me you have the strength to protect them!"
Aimon charged at the tamers. "CAT TEARS!" Water pelted down upon them like rain. They water was far from friendly. It burned as if it were fire.
"We'll take care of her," Ryo said to the knights. "You deal with the digimon army."
"Got'cha," said Thatz. The three knights took off through the throngs of digimon.
Aimon and Charlie were giving the tamers a run for their money as the army of digimon dwindled down to nothing.
"Man," said Ryo, "Aimon sure is strong for a rookie."
"We're having trouble and we're experts," commented Rika.
"Its that all you've got?" asked Charlie. If you can't defeat a Rookie then you have no place as protecting others!"
Isis, Salmon, and Darksalmon stood back.
What should I do, thought Isis. Sal and Dark aren't strong enough to be much help. The only way we could is if Sal and Dark digivolve.
Isis was startled from her thoughts when she saw that a card in her had was glowing. She moved the cards around and found two blue cards. This is what I need, she thought.
"Double Digi Modify! Execute! DNA Digivolution!"
"Salmon digivolve too..."
"Darksalmon digivolve too..."
The two glowed in white and black light. They rose up and met in the air back to back. The light mixed. When it dispersed, a new digimon was revealed. She looked like a Gatomon but different. She was black with violet stripes and white ears. Her tail ring was a stunning gold and black.
"ForgottenGatomon!"
"Woah.... So cool," said Isis. She shook her head. "Time to get to work."
"Right," came ForgottenGatomon's voice. It sounded like a mix between the twins. "DEVASTATION CLAW!" She threw her clawed hand into the ground. Energy traveled through the land and hit Aimon.
"Oh no! Aimon!"
The dark energy pulsed though Aimon's being. It was too much to bare. She had never faced a DNA digimon before in her training. Aimon fell to the ground. Charlie rushed to her side.
"Aimon! Aimon, are you okay!?" asked Charlie. She cradled the other's head in her lap.
"They are the ones," whispered Aimon. "They can help the worlds. They can help you and..."
Charlie finished. "And Reelyn." The human helped the digimon stand. The girl gazed at the now small army of digimon she had remaining. "You win," she told the tamers. "Everyone! Fall back to the rift!"
The digimon herded themselves to do as she commanded.
"Who are you working for!?" demanded Rika.
Charlie turned from where she and Aimon stood before the rift. She gazed at them with a haughty, yet sand look before disappearing into the rift.
"Okaaaaay," drawled ForgottenGatomon. "How do we keep them from coming back?"
Isis' D-G glowed. An orb, looking similar to the ones the Digimon Gods wore flew out of the screen and into the rift. In a flash of light, the rift was gone. Then another burst open, yet it was slowly closing in.
"Looks like our ticket out," said Mondromon. He ran to the rift and jumped in.
"Hey wait!" cried Ryo, following his partner.
Rika gave a polite bow to the Dragon Lord before she and Renamon stepped in themselves.
"Bye! Good luck with whatever it is you so in this world," called Isis as she walked in as well. ForgottenGatomon split into the twins once again before entering.
Rath sighed when the rift disappeared. "I'm gonna miss fighting those digimon things. Oh well, I'll just look for some demons."
"OH NO YOU DON'T!" shouted Rune and Alfeegi.
Thatz shook his head. "He'll never learn."
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TBC
Next time: JC, Cayramon, Zak, and Impmon are on an adventure of their life. With magic, suspense, and the strange beings called Undying to deal with nothing can make this task harder, could it? Wrong. A little jealousy can cause big problems. That's next time in Rift Run pt 2!
Ag- Okay! That's it for this chap! Long one too. Was it worth the wait? Sorry it took so long. Writer's Block and then when I was on a roll, my parents wanted me to do something! I'm like, just leave me alone for a few minutes!
Ly- That's not good enough for the readers.
Ag- Okay, fine. Here's a short I wrote. I was hoping to get this up by V- day but... as you can see my plan didn't succeed. This is an AddyxZak one. I'll do other people later.
Songfic Short
AddyxZak
Doko made mo tsuzuku aoi sora massugu miagete Fukinkeru kaze wo suikonde saka wo kakete 'ku
(This can't go on forever. I look up at the blue sky The Wind that blows over everything runs up the hills)
Red hair swayed in the breeze. Red eyes watched a girl as she laughed with her friends.
Itsu mo yori maji na hyoujou wo tooku kara nirami-nagara Nande darou wake mo naku iji ni natte shimau
(My usually serious face watches you from far away What has happened to my pride?)
Zak followed the girl when she left her friends. She stopped at an ice- cream truck. Zak turned to look at some magazines nearby, his gaze still on the girl.
Ki ni naru aitsu Fushigi na aitsu Koko de jitto shite irarenai Magarikado de wa Sou nani ka okorisou de kakedasu yo
(That girl I can't ignore, that mysterious girl I'll just watch quietly from here It seems that something big awaits around the corner)
Zak watched as the dark-haired girl walked away again, eating her ice cream. Inside, Zak felt something stir. The girl turned into a housing area. Zak stopped following.
Ki ni naru yokan fushigi na yokan Yume de mita you na munasawagi Yokan dekinai mainichi massugu mitsumete Aitsu ni makenai yo
(That feeling I can't ignore, that mysterious feeling My heart beats like in a dream It seems that everyday it gets stronger I won't be beaten by her)
Zak turned and walked home. He began to run.
Orenji no kumo wo oikakete anna ni isoide Omoikiri nanka ni tsumazuite hade ni koronda
(I chase the orange clouds so hurriedly With all my strength I trip over something, falling on my hands)
Zak fell forward, managing to catch himself on his hand and knees. He clenched his hands into fists.
Itsu datte aitsu no koto nante kankee nanka nai n' da kara Asufaruto ketobashite kaerimichi wo isogu
(When did she start to mean so much to me? I don't know why Fly over the asphalt and hurry home)
Zak pushed himself up and ran. He ran home. He ran away from the girl. He ran away from his heart.
Ki ni naru aitsu Fushigi na aitsu Kyou mo yokome de chekku shite Shiranai uchi ni Sou Naze ka aitsu no peesu hamatte 'ru
(That girl I can't ignore, that mysterious girl I can't look away from her eyes today Why am I matching my pace to hers and we walk down the street?)
"Addy," called Zak as he walked up to the girl after class. Brown eyes framed by glasses turned to him.
"Hi Zak." She smiled as they walked. Zak smiled back. It just seemed to right.
Ki ni naru yokan Fushigi na yokan Nani ka hajimaru munaswagi Donna toki demo yuzurenai risou ga aru kara Dare ni mo makenai yo Ki ni naru aitsu Fushigi na aitsu
(That feeling I can't ignore, that mysterious felling Something made my heart start beating But I have an idea! I won't give up whatever happens I won't be beaten by anyone That girl I can't ignore, that mysterious girl)
Zak's heart started pounding. Both has gotten an ice-cream cone and they were now walking together in the park. If only he could...
Ki ni naru aitsu fushigi na aitsu Koko de jitto irarenai Sono mune no oku sou himeta honto no chikara shiritakute...
(You wouldn't stay here patiently within your heart You want to know the true power that's been kept secret)
The two stood gazing at the lake. The beauty of nature seemed to inhance Addy's beauty. Zak gently took her chin and turned her head towards him.
Ki ni naru yokan Fushigi na yokan Marude mirai wa meiro da ne
(That feeling I can't ignore, that mysterious feeling It's like our future's a labyrinth, isn't it?
Addy turned to Zak as he lowered his head. Wrapping her arms around him, they kissed.
Yume wo shikkari kono ni tsukameru toki made Jibun ni makenai yo
(Grasping my dreams tightly I won't ever give up on myself)
Please, Zak thought as he held her closer, don't let this be a dream.
That's all for now. OH! If any of you guys wanna join a dot.hack online RPG go to this site.
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/legendofthetwilight/
Ly- Finally is right. *reads chap* What is it with you and Dragon Knights?
Ag- What? It's a great manga. *sighs* If only it was an anime. Anyway, I don't own DK. It belongs to Mineko Ohkami and Tokyopop I guess. But I wish I owned Rath. ^_^
Rath- You do know you're on my list of people to kill, right?
Ag- *sighs and nods* Yeah. I just had to look for spoilers. Now Rath-kun hates me! T_T
Ly- ...What are you talking about?
Ag- Rath has some issues. He hates people who know about his past. Be it ally or foe. I won't say anything more though. *sighs in relief when Rath removes sword from her back*
Impmon- You sure like some strange characters.
Rath- *sees Impmon* Demon! ^_^ * happily chases Impmon who shots fire at him. It doesn't seem to work on the kawaii pyro-boy*
Ly- O_o
Ag- ^_^ Alrighty. Hired bishies, please respond to the reviews.
Takuya- *pulls out a review from a hat* To Random Master. Ag feels so bad now and she's sorry she can't include your char. Request something you'd like to see and she'll be happy to oblige.
Kurama- To Neo Lady Sakura, Ag isn't sure if anyone will go to GW. If people want them to then the tamers will go to the GW universe. Or if Ag feels like it.
Tai- Kea-chan- Keiko, this chap is all about you. Kinda anyway. Don't worry. More Zak torment ahead. Sorry man.
Zak- WHY ME?! *Bangs head against wall*
Yugi- Dear bodrji, Ag thanks you for encouraging her to get off her lazy behind and get working.
Ryo- To Peter Kim. Yes, the new kids will biomerge. They have a deeper connection to their digimon though. The newbies will get stronger. Soon they'll be a match for the original tamers.
Ag- That's all for now.
Ly- Doesn't own anything except Addy, Kit, and anything else that you've never seen before. I own Zak.
Impmon- *runs by* Someone make him leave me alone!
Rath- ^____^ Come back here, youkai! I just want to cut off you're head!
Imp- O_O I'm NOT a youkai! And I like my head where it is!
Ag- ^_^ Isn't he adorable? ^_^ *watches happily*
Ly- -_-; Whatever you say.
Everyone else- O_o Adorable?
Ag- And I am messing with the DK universe so this doesn't take place in any certain part of the series.
Crossing- The Rift Saga
Chapter 7- Rift Run part 1
Ryo, Rika, Isis, Mondromon, Renamon, Sal, and Dark (Ag- I didn't like "D" as a nickname. It's Darksalamon, FYI) found themselves in an alleyway when the fog dispersed.
"What is this place?" asked Rika.
"That's what I'd like to know," stated Ryo.
Isis stepped out of the ally with her partners. "Wow."
The others joined her and gasped. The city was abuzz with activity. It seemed like they'd stepped into a medieval storybook. People hawked their wares, shopped, or just walked by before them. The clothes were brightly colored and seemed old-fashioned as well.
"I wonder where we are," pondered Mondromon. They left the ally and started wandering around. Renamon had disappeared, following in the shadows. Isis was holding Sal and Dark sat on her shoulder. Mondromon just walked with the others. No one seemed to care that a dragon was walking around in the streets. The people would just glance over and then be on their way.
"Are these people blind?" asked Rika.
"Maybe this isn't unusual," suggested Isis.
"Strange stuff doesn't just have to happen in our world," said Sal.
"Hold it right there," declared a voice. The tamers and digimon turned. A boy that looked around their age stood before him. He was pale, suggesting he didn't get outside much, and seemed thin if not slightly muscled. He wore dark, loose clothes hidden under a red velvet cloak. Fluffy black hair topped his head, a tuff of white hair on the right. Bright red eyes studied them. "You're not from around here, are you?"
"What was your first clue," Rika stated, her attitude kicking in.
"We're not," Isis answered in a more friendly voice.
"Thought so. That must mean you're demons."
The group was shocked at this declaration. "WHAT?!"
The boy clutched a bell in his hands and, in a flash of light, it became a large sword. "I am Rath Illsuer. I'll be your executioner, demons. Nothing personal."
"Diamond Storm!" The crystals of light rained down before Rath who jumped away. Renamon landed before the others. "That was a warning. Do not try to hurt my friends."
"A warning? Sorry, youkai, but you're not-"
"RATH!!! WHAT ARE YOU DOING!!!??"
Rath froze. "Uh oh. They found me. Sorry. Gotta run." The sword changed back into a bell and the boy turned to run away....
....only to run into another person. "Uh...Hi, Rune. What are you doing here?"
"Bringing you back to the castle!" This Rune character was the most beautiful boy the tamers had ever seen. His sun kissed blonde hair stretched to the middle of his back. Sky blue eyes burned with anger at the younger boy before him.
Another shout came. "Rune, don't kill him. Remember, we're friends."
"Hi, Thatz," greeted Rath, turning away from the blonde who was resisting the urge to pull out his own sword and use it on the other.
This other boy had a long scare running along his face and a small "X" scar on his left cheek. (LY- I'm reminded of Kenshin. Ag- Well, it's not him.) His shaggy green hair reached to the nape of his neck. "You're getting sloppy, Rath," he said before popping a dumpling in his mouth.
"You are going back to the palace NOW!" declared Rune.
"But I don't wanna," pouted Rath. He gazed at Rune with innocent puppy eyes.
The "puppy eyes" didn't seem to faze the angered elf. " I don't care if you don't want to! You're going back and that's final!" Rune grabbed Rath's arm and proceeded to drag the younger boy away.
"Oooookay," the tamers and digimon said.
"Sorry 'bout that," said Thatz. "Rath keeps on sneaking off of the palace grounds to kill demons."
"Why?" asked the twin digimon together.
Thatz either ignored the question or didn't hear it. Instead, he looked at his empty bag that once held dumplings before turning to the group. "Hey, as an apology for my friend's actions, come to the castle with us." Thatz chuckled to himself. 'If they come over, Cerozona will have to make a lot of food for dinner!' He could already taste the cooked yam. With that thought, Thatz pushed the tamers after Rune and Rath happily without waiting for a response. The digimon had no choice but to follow.
~*~
Isis, Rika, Ryo and the digimon sat in a spacious siting room. Before then was a man that appeared to be in his early 20s. He had a polite smile. Soft blonde hair slightly hid kind light blue eyes. He was well dressed in a white silk shirt and black silk pants. Rath sat off to the side pouting. Thatz sat next to him and Rune stood behind him.
"Rath, you must stop running away. Rune might decide to put chains on you," joked the man.
Rath muttered something under his breath. It must have been bad because Rune hit him in the head with a mallet. Where he got the mallet, the tamers didn't know. Thatz found whatever Rath said, and his punishment, amusing and was laughing his head off.
"Don't mind them" said the man. "They are always like this. They are the Dragon Knights. Rath Illuser, Rune, an elf, and Thatz, our resident ex- thief. I am the Dragon Lord, Lord Lykouleon. May I ask who you are?"
The tamers introduced themselves as well as their partners. (Ag- you know who they are)
"Strange creatures your friends are," stated Lykouleon.
"That's because they are not of this world." Everyone turned to the doorway. There stood a young woman in a black dress. Her purple hair almost touched the floor. The girl's bangs were a reddish color, the same color as her eyes.
"What on Dusis are you talking about?" asked Rath.
The girl glared at him. "If you let me explain then you'll know. My name is Cesia. I am the fortune teller of the Dragon Castle."
"How's you know we aren't from around here?" asked Sal.
Her twin smacked her on the head. "She's a fortune teller! She predicted it."
"Correct. These seven come from another world and are here to help protect our world from danger."
"You mean they're here to help us fight?" Thatz asked with hope. Rune sighed. His friend would do anything to get out of work.
Rath laughed. "Yeah right. They're not fighters. They won't stand a chance against Shydaman or Shyrendora. Let alone Nadil."
Cesia ran over to Rath and knocked him upside the head. "I've NEVER been wrong! And it's not Nadil's forces they will be fighting. There's a force trying to destroy our world."
Rune jumped up. "Why would anyone want to destroy our world?"
"I'm not sure. Whoever is behind this is beyond my sight."
"Back up," said Thatz. "You mean there are other worlds?"
"That's what I said."
"Well, until you seven can return home you're welcome to stay here," said Lykouleon. "And Rath, please behave yourself."
"Fine. They're not demons anyway. I'll just go and find some." Rath stood and left the room.
Rune registered what the younger boy had said before darting after him. "Oh no you don't!"
"I'll just go help Cernozura with dinner." Thatz stepped out of the room as well. Before he could step towards the kitchen, Rune came back. The elf grabbed his arm.
"Oh no YOU don't! You're coming with me!" Rune dragged the ex-thief away.
"Are they always like that?" asked Isis.
"Yes, they are. Rath has always been a little troublemaker," said Lykouleon.
"My lord," said a man as he walked in the room. He was tall with medium length brown hair that was tinted red at the ends. He spotted the visitors. "Oh, I didn't know you had guests."
"That's alright, Ruwalk. These are Rath's new friends," said the Dragon Lord.
"You mean he thought they were demons," laughed Ruwalk.
"Yes. Now what did you need me for?"
"It's not me. Kaistern's back and he'd like to talk to you before Alfeegi finds him. He's in the conservatory."
"Thank you. Ruwalk, could you show our guests to some rooms?"
"Sure, your highness." Lykouleon left the room.
"I'll come with you," said Cesia. The group left and began walking down the hall. "this is the yellow dragon officer Ruwalk. He's the Secretary of State."
"Dragon Officer?" asked Ryo. "Is it like a Dragon Knight?"
"In a way. Unlike the Knights, we aren't chosen by dragons but dragon crystals. There are seven dragon officers. We mainly run the Kingdom," explained Ruwalk.
They arrived and Ruwalk left the tamers to pick their own rooms. There were enough to that the kids didn't have to share with anyone. Even their digimon could have had their own rooms if they wanted. Ryo took the third room on the right. Rika's room was across from his and Isis' was to the left of hers. Cesia left after they got settled when a maid told her that someone named Zoma needed her.
"So," started Rika, "what do we do now?" After Renamon had made sure that no one would bother them the group had gathered in Ryo's room. Now that they knew where they were, how did they get out?
"I say we look around," suggested Mondromon.
Ryo nodded. "I agree. We don't know how we're going to go about sealing off this world from rifts. We need to know the land."
Renamon spoke her piece. "I believe that this is the most important and powerful city. Our enemies would most likely attack here."
"The Digi-gods wouldn't send us on a wild goose chase," agreed Rika.
"So it's agreed then," said Ryo.
"We'll met in an hour at the castle gates," stated Rika.
'They are so perfect together!' thought Isis as she watched the conversation. She nodded to herself. She had only an hour to think of a plan to get them together.
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The tamers and digimon spent the hour roaming the palace. Isis had caught Thatz and Rath not paying attention to the lessons Alfeegi- a handsome looking man with pale greed hair tied back into a long ponytail and dressed in neat white and blue clothes- the White Dragon Officer. Shortly after that, Alfeegi noticed their lack of attention and yelled, blue eyes blazing. Rune whacked them upside the head with his book before going back to his work.
Ryo had met up with the serious looking Black Dragon Officer Tetheus, the chief of security. He was tall, black hair neatly greased back. Ryo didn't blame the Dragon Fighters that sighed in relief as their captain walked past. Those calculating dark eyes would make anyone feel inadequate.
Rika met Kaistern. She learned that he, along with Thatz, were once humans before joining the Dragon Tribe. Kaistern's hair was silver-white and his eyes were a yellow color, almost golden. His dress was of travel clothes, having only gotten to the castle a short time ago. The bark of a dog turned her attention away from the man. The dog was strange. It was like a snow wold, white fur seeming to fluff up into a mane. Following him was a small red dragon. After him, Rath busted into the room, attaching himself to Kaistern. Alfeegi, Ryo and Mondromon entered after, the later two in a slower pace and the former with a look like he was out for blood. The four decided against staying to see the outcome. Rath ran out of the room paying no heed to the word "traitor" from Kaistern.
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By the time the group was supposed to meet up again, Isis had thought up a wonderful plan. She planed to ditch Ryo and Rika, leaving the two alone. Okay, so that was a bit lame but that was the best she could come up with. Mondromon and Renamon wouldn't be around, only close enough to go to their partner's aid if necessary.
"What do you mean you're not going to come with us?" Ryo asked Isis in his room.
Isis cringed away from Rika's glare. "Well, while I was wandering around I talked to Cesia. She said that see believes that a portal may appear in the gardens. She wasn't sure because it was a bit fuzzy. I wanted to go back to her to see if her crystal would produce a clearer picture."
"Hmm..." pondered Rika. "Alright. You do that and I'll search the area with Ego-man here." Rika walked out of the room.
"Ego-man! What kind of nickname is that?" asked Ryo as he followed her out.
Isis let a small smirk slip. Now she just needed to meet up with Cesia so they could watch the unfolding of this little romance.
~*~
Rath was bored. He had escaped lessons with Alfeegi, Kaistern was sleeping, and Rune was yelling at Thatz for gambling again. He didn't get his red- haired friend. How was gambling fun? Now if it involved a demon, then it would be fun. Rath sighed again. To top it all off, the Chief Secretary had made sure there was no way for him to sneak out. Maybe if he bribed him with some food, Thatz would help him out. After all, the Dragon knight of Earth was an excellent thief.
The drumming of footsteps alerted him of the presence of another. He smiled as he pushed himself away from the balcony in his room. He was back. No doubt trying to "save" Cesia again. Oh well, thought Rath, I'm not complaining. I get to kill a demon today.
The black-haired boy left his room in search of his prey.
~*~
Rika and Ryo patrolled the garden. The garden was huge. Flowers and plants of all kinds bloomed beautifully. The plants had grown to make the garden like a maze.
Massugu na hitomi
Itsumo damatteru
Yume o miru tabi ni
Soppo muite waratteru
(Looking into your eyes
You always kept silent
Each time I saw you in my dream
You turned away before I could see your smile)
Isis sighed as she watched the scene through Cesia's crystal ball. "Can't you do something to make them get together?"
Cesia shook her head. "I may be a witch but I can't control love."
Isis' face fell.
"But that doesn't mean I can't try to influence it," she said, a smile working it's way upon her face. "The rose please."
Isis placed a rose in the older girl's hand. She watched as the witch brushed the silk petals against the image in the orb.
Taisetsu na jikan o
Zutto mamotte kureta ne
Yukkuri to dakeredo hitotsu dake
Kitsuke ita koto tsukaetai kara
(I realized who was important to me
You always protected me, didn't you?
Through it all, gradually, you're the only one
Always call me, and I'll help you)
"Noting around here," stated Rika from where she stood in the tree. "Looks like Cesia was wrong."
"We should head back then. Whoa!" A strong gust of wind suddenly picked up, causing petals from the surrounding roses to swill around them. Rika was pushed off the branch that she stood on.
Anata ni aete anata to sugoshite
Ima koko ni sotto ukabu
Afureru kono omoi o uke tomete
(You're brave, you're amazing
Here now, gently surfacing
Receive these overflowing feelings)
Isis gasped as she watched Rika fall. She turned panicked eyes to Cesia. "I didn't want her hurt!"
Cesia replied calmly, "She'll be okay. Just watch."
Isis turned back to the orb and gasped at what she saw.
Fukyou na shigusa
Itsumo soba ni iru
Omoi de no naka de
Houmotsu ni kawatteku
(Even though you were often scowling
You were always by my side
Among my feelings
You became treasured)
Ryo turned when she heard Rika gasp in surprise. He saw her begin to fall and ran to catch her. She fell forward into his arms, causing him to fall back. The force of the fall caused Rika's head to fall forward, stopping their lips only millimeters from touching.
Daisuki na jikan o
Motto suki ni shite hoshi
Yukkuri todakeredo hitotsu dake
Kitsuke ita koto shinjitai kara
(I realized who my beloved was
More and more I fell in love
Gradually, finally, you're the only one
Always call me, because I will believe in you)
Isis pouted. She had hoped that they were kissing. A clearer view from the ball, after Cesia had overcome her shook, proved that they were only a paper width apart.
Anata no yuuki anata no yasashi sa
Hora koko ni kitto aru yo
Afureru kononamida o utekomete
(Your courage, your kindness
Look, I'm sure this is it
Receive these overflowing tears)
Neither moved. Both were lost in the pair of eyes before them. Swirls of vibrant violet and deep-sea blue revealed things that were kept hidden from the world. Desire. Love. Fear. In these pools that were so different in shade that belonged to two different people, similar traits where found.
They did not dare to breathe.
Mizu mo kaze mo taiyou mo daishi mo
Tsuki mo hoshi mo tsutsun de kureru
(The water, the wind, the sun, the earth
The moon, the stars, I'd give them all to you)
"So," said Mondromon from where he did with Renamon in the bushes, "who do you think will make the first move?"
Not taking her eyes of the couple, the fox digimon replied, "I don't take part in children's games."
Mondromon huffed. "I bet you a slice of chocolate cake that Ryo will."
"You're on." Renamon just loved sweets... although she'd never admit it.
Anata ni aete anata to sugoshite
Ima koko ni sotto ukanu
Afureru kono omoi o uke tomete
(You're brave, you're amazing
Here, now, gently surfacing
Receive these overflowing feelings)
Rath walked into the room Cesia as Isis occupied. Rational thinking would clearly have _him_ appear wherever Cesia was. "Hey, guys," he said innocently. "What'cha doin'?"
The two girls turned to hush him before turning back to the crystal ball. Rath jumped in surprise. He wondered what could have their attention. He walked around to the other side of the orb and gasped. This WAS interesting.
Anata ga kureta mirai no kakere ga
Hora koko ni hikatteru kara
Meguri aeta omoi wa hitotsu dake
(To you I give the future
Look, here, it's sparkling
Surrounded completely by feelings, you're the only one.)
It was at this moment that many things happened at once. The first was Berriez entered the room Cesia, Rath, Isis, Sal and Dark were in. Second,
something began attack on the castle. Third...
... Rika slapped Ryo because his hand was resting on her butt before getting off. She was a bright shade of red from both anger and embarrassment.
"You jerk!"
"It's not like I meant to do that! You fell on me!" shouted Ryo who was holding his cheek, which now sported a red handprint.
Renamon and Mondromon choose that moment to enter.
"Um..." started Mondromon. "There's an army of digimon attacking the castle."
"What!?" The two master card gamers said.
Renamon nodded. "There seems to be a human girl with them."
"Right. Let's go." The tamers headed to the front of the castle.
Renamon turned to the dragon digimon. "You owe me sweets."
Mondromon blinked.
The kitsune sighed. "Rika was the first to move. She slapped Ryo." With that, she ran off after her tamer.
Mondromon thought that over. "Wait! That's not what I meant when I made the bet!" He followed after her.
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"So nice to see you Berriez," said Rath to the man that had just entered the room. He had short chopped flame colored hair that seems to flare up in the back and long sidelocks. He wore a dark blue outfit that was tied with a gray piece of string as a decoration. Isis couldn't help but notice that his right arm was paler that him left. It also looked a but different, as if it wasn't his own hand. Isis shook that thought away. It just creeped her out. She turned back to the crystal ball and screamed. The three turned their attention to her.
"Ryo and Rika are GONE!!!!" she cried.
"Now we don't know what happened!" whined Sal, Dark and Cesia.
The sound of many footsteps indicated people running down the hall. Berriez growled and glared at Rath with red eyes before vanishing.
Rath pouted. So much for a demon fight.
Rune and Thatz entered the room. Upon spotting the fire dragon knight, the elf grabbed him and began dragging him from the room.
"Come on, Rath, something's attacking the castle!"
"Demons?" The pyro-boy asked hopefully.
Thatz shook his head. "If they are, I've never seen demons like them before. A little girl's leading them."
Isis and her partners caught up to them. "We're helping!"
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Charlotte Ichiro watched sadly as the digimon army attacked the beautiful palace of this strange world. She turned to Aimon when her digimon placed a hand on her shoulder in comfort.
"It's not your fault," said Aimon.
"Maybe not all of it. But I'm too weak to stop this." Her hand clutched around the doll in her pocket.
Aimon sighed sadly. "If only I could digivolve."
Charlie turned to her friend. "Don't you go blaming yourself too. Your inability to digivolve is fault as well." She sighed. "If only everything was okay at home."
Flashes of light caught the attention of the two. They watched as a Cyberdramon, a Kiyubimon, a blue dragon, a brown dragon, and a red dragon. They demolished the hordes of digimon easily. Charlie's eyes widened with hope. Maybe... just maybe, this world would remain.
Aimon smiled at the child before making her face blank of expression. Charlie did the same. She could not go back to Daemon as a failure without making this look good. Besides, she had to test them, and see if they could help her in freeing her sister from a prison Ree didn't even know she was in.
"Wahooo!" cheered Rath as he rode on a large dragon. They may not be demons, but this was the next best thing.
"FOX TAIL INFERNO!" Another group turned into data.
Isis, Sal, and Dark took on the weaker digimon. They wished they could be more help.
"HALT!" came a commanding, yet childlike shout.
The army of digimon retreated a bit from the tamers. A girl carried by a female digimon landed before them. She looked to be only 8 or 9 years old. She had shoulder length blue hair in a ponytail with golden streaks. She had piercing purple eyes that seems to hold a different emotion that the scowl on her face. She wore a black top with a gelini devil on it, black jeans with a dragon on the bottom of her right leg, and black and white Nikes.
Ryo frowned. It just seemed wrong for a kid to wear such an outfit.
The digimon next to her looked like a little girl wearing a cat mask. The mask held a teardrop in the center. Long red hair fell over her shoulders, blending into the red dress. The top of the dress was decorated with a teardrop as well. The rest bore yellow lightning flashes.
"Why do you interfere with the destruction of this world?" the girl demanded.
"Why are you trying to destroy it," asked Lord Lykouleon.
The child turned her gaze to him. "My master ordered me to."
"Why listen to someone who wishes destruction?" asked Rune.
"I have my reasons."
Rath gazed at the girl. She held secrets, some dark. Just like him. She was just like him. The Fire dragon knight felt a small twitch of a smile. Now he was a bit reluctant to kill her.
"Just who do you think you are kid!" demanded Rika. She did not like this child's attitude one bit.
"My name? Charlotte. I'm Reelyn Ichiro's little sister."
Isis gasped. "You're Reeyln's little sis?!"
"I am Aimon, Charlie's partner. I may seem sweet and gentle but my attack Cat Tears will send you running away crying."
"We will no let you destroy this world!" declared Renamon.
"Or any other," added Rika.
Charlotte smirked. "Then fight for this world and others! Show me you have the strength to protect them!"
Aimon charged at the tamers. "CAT TEARS!" Water pelted down upon them like rain. They water was far from friendly. It burned as if it were fire.
"We'll take care of her," Ryo said to the knights. "You deal with the digimon army."
"Got'cha," said Thatz. The three knights took off through the throngs of digimon.
Aimon and Charlie were giving the tamers a run for their money as the army of digimon dwindled down to nothing.
"Man," said Ryo, "Aimon sure is strong for a rookie."
"We're having trouble and we're experts," commented Rika.
"Its that all you've got?" asked Charlie. If you can't defeat a Rookie then you have no place as protecting others!"
Isis, Salmon, and Darksalmon stood back.
What should I do, thought Isis. Sal and Dark aren't strong enough to be much help. The only way we could is if Sal and Dark digivolve.
Isis was startled from her thoughts when she saw that a card in her had was glowing. She moved the cards around and found two blue cards. This is what I need, she thought.
"Double Digi Modify! Execute! DNA Digivolution!"
"Salmon digivolve too..."
"Darksalmon digivolve too..."
The two glowed in white and black light. They rose up and met in the air back to back. The light mixed. When it dispersed, a new digimon was revealed. She looked like a Gatomon but different. She was black with violet stripes and white ears. Her tail ring was a stunning gold and black.
"ForgottenGatomon!"
"Woah.... So cool," said Isis. She shook her head. "Time to get to work."
"Right," came ForgottenGatomon's voice. It sounded like a mix between the twins. "DEVASTATION CLAW!" She threw her clawed hand into the ground. Energy traveled through the land and hit Aimon.
"Oh no! Aimon!"
The dark energy pulsed though Aimon's being. It was too much to bare. She had never faced a DNA digimon before in her training. Aimon fell to the ground. Charlie rushed to her side.
"Aimon! Aimon, are you okay!?" asked Charlie. She cradled the other's head in her lap.
"They are the ones," whispered Aimon. "They can help the worlds. They can help you and..."
Charlie finished. "And Reelyn." The human helped the digimon stand. The girl gazed at the now small army of digimon she had remaining. "You win," she told the tamers. "Everyone! Fall back to the rift!"
The digimon herded themselves to do as she commanded.
"Who are you working for!?" demanded Rika.
Charlie turned from where she and Aimon stood before the rift. She gazed at them with a haughty, yet sand look before disappearing into the rift.
"Okaaaaay," drawled ForgottenGatomon. "How do we keep them from coming back?"
Isis' D-G glowed. An orb, looking similar to the ones the Digimon Gods wore flew out of the screen and into the rift. In a flash of light, the rift was gone. Then another burst open, yet it was slowly closing in.
"Looks like our ticket out," said Mondromon. He ran to the rift and jumped in.
"Hey wait!" cried Ryo, following his partner.
Rika gave a polite bow to the Dragon Lord before she and Renamon stepped in themselves.
"Bye! Good luck with whatever it is you so in this world," called Isis as she walked in as well. ForgottenGatomon split into the twins once again before entering.
Rath sighed when the rift disappeared. "I'm gonna miss fighting those digimon things. Oh well, I'll just look for some demons."
"OH NO YOU DON'T!" shouted Rune and Alfeegi.
Thatz shook his head. "He'll never learn."
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TBC
Next time: JC, Cayramon, Zak, and Impmon are on an adventure of their life. With magic, suspense, and the strange beings called Undying to deal with nothing can make this task harder, could it? Wrong. A little jealousy can cause big problems. That's next time in Rift Run pt 2!
Ag- Okay! That's it for this chap! Long one too. Was it worth the wait? Sorry it took so long. Writer's Block and then when I was on a roll, my parents wanted me to do something! I'm like, just leave me alone for a few minutes!
Ly- That's not good enough for the readers.
Ag- Okay, fine. Here's a short I wrote. I was hoping to get this up by V- day but... as you can see my plan didn't succeed. This is an AddyxZak one. I'll do other people later.
Songfic Short
AddyxZak
Doko made mo tsuzuku aoi sora massugu miagete Fukinkeru kaze wo suikonde saka wo kakete 'ku
(This can't go on forever. I look up at the blue sky The Wind that blows over everything runs up the hills)
Red hair swayed in the breeze. Red eyes watched a girl as she laughed with her friends.
Itsu mo yori maji na hyoujou wo tooku kara nirami-nagara Nande darou wake mo naku iji ni natte shimau
(My usually serious face watches you from far away What has happened to my pride?)
Zak followed the girl when she left her friends. She stopped at an ice- cream truck. Zak turned to look at some magazines nearby, his gaze still on the girl.
Ki ni naru aitsu Fushigi na aitsu Koko de jitto shite irarenai Magarikado de wa Sou nani ka okorisou de kakedasu yo
(That girl I can't ignore, that mysterious girl I'll just watch quietly from here It seems that something big awaits around the corner)
Zak watched as the dark-haired girl walked away again, eating her ice cream. Inside, Zak felt something stir. The girl turned into a housing area. Zak stopped following.
Ki ni naru yokan fushigi na yokan Yume de mita you na munasawagi Yokan dekinai mainichi massugu mitsumete Aitsu ni makenai yo
(That feeling I can't ignore, that mysterious feeling My heart beats like in a dream It seems that everyday it gets stronger I won't be beaten by her)
Zak turned and walked home. He began to run.
Orenji no kumo wo oikakete anna ni isoide Omoikiri nanka ni tsumazuite hade ni koronda
(I chase the orange clouds so hurriedly With all my strength I trip over something, falling on my hands)
Zak fell forward, managing to catch himself on his hand and knees. He clenched his hands into fists.
Itsu datte aitsu no koto nante kankee nanka nai n' da kara Asufaruto ketobashite kaerimichi wo isogu
(When did she start to mean so much to me? I don't know why Fly over the asphalt and hurry home)
Zak pushed himself up and ran. He ran home. He ran away from the girl. He ran away from his heart.
Ki ni naru aitsu Fushigi na aitsu Kyou mo yokome de chekku shite Shiranai uchi ni Sou Naze ka aitsu no peesu hamatte 'ru
(That girl I can't ignore, that mysterious girl I can't look away from her eyes today Why am I matching my pace to hers and we walk down the street?)
"Addy," called Zak as he walked up to the girl after class. Brown eyes framed by glasses turned to him.
"Hi Zak." She smiled as they walked. Zak smiled back. It just seemed to right.
Ki ni naru yokan Fushigi na yokan Nani ka hajimaru munaswagi Donna toki demo yuzurenai risou ga aru kara Dare ni mo makenai yo Ki ni naru aitsu Fushigi na aitsu
(That feeling I can't ignore, that mysterious felling Something made my heart start beating But I have an idea! I won't give up whatever happens I won't be beaten by anyone That girl I can't ignore, that mysterious girl)
Zak's heart started pounding. Both has gotten an ice-cream cone and they were now walking together in the park. If only he could...
Ki ni naru aitsu fushigi na aitsu Koko de jitto irarenai Sono mune no oku sou himeta honto no chikara shiritakute...
(You wouldn't stay here patiently within your heart You want to know the true power that's been kept secret)
The two stood gazing at the lake. The beauty of nature seemed to inhance Addy's beauty. Zak gently took her chin and turned her head towards him.
Ki ni naru yokan Fushigi na yokan Marude mirai wa meiro da ne
(That feeling I can't ignore, that mysterious feeling It's like our future's a labyrinth, isn't it?
Addy turned to Zak as he lowered his head. Wrapping her arms around him, they kissed.
Yume wo shikkari kono ni tsukameru toki made Jibun ni makenai yo
(Grasping my dreams tightly I won't ever give up on myself)
Please, Zak thought as he held her closer, don't let this be a dream.
That's all for now. OH! If any of you guys wanna join a dot.hack online RPG go to this site.
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