Chapter 7 - Villains and Heroes
"TAKATO MATSUKI!!"
I spun on my heels. There stood Yolie Inoue in all her might. I could tell she was mad. Really mad. But for the life of me, I couldn't figure out why.
Better get out of here.
And with that I was up and running. I ran and ran. I ran like all the demons of hell were chasing me. I ran as if my life depended on it, which it probably did. On a quick glance back I noted that Yolie was still the same distance behind that she was when I started, which worried me. While Yolie is certainly not out of shape, she shouldn't have been able to keep up this long without slowing. Then, I panicked.
Not good. Definitely not good.
I had run into a dead end. I turned and waited. She walked around the corner calmly, as if she hadn't just been running for about three miles. It was definitely three. I was pretty sure.
"TAKATO MATSUKI!!"
Does she have to yell so loud? I'm right here.
I panicked again and started looking for a way out.
There!
I saw a small back alley, narrow enough for only one person at a time to run through. I dashed for it. I had made it into the alley, and I started running, and running, and running. The small alley seemed to run on for ever. I glanced back. There was Yolie, still running behind me. Not the least bit tired.
There, up ahead! That light! That must be the end.
Looking back, I recall something I heard once.
The light at the end of the tunnel is the headlamp of the oncoming train.
In this case, it proved to be true. I had almost reached the end. Really. I was just about two feet from it when someone stepped in between me and the light. The figure decided to shout at me.
"GOGGLEHEAD!!"
I stumbled backwards, falling down. There, in front of me, was the viscous smirk of Rika Nonaka. Still staring at her, I scrambled backwards until I hit something about two feet later.
Yolie's legs. She looked down.
"TAKATO MATSUKI!!"
What did I do?
I curled myself into a ball and awaited Rika's fists while they both yelled. Odd thing though. The yells had changed.
Why do they sound like…
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…my alarm clock?
I lay there in bed panting heavily. Glancing next to me at the alarm clock I suppressed a groan for Ken's sake. It was time to get up and go to work.
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Whew.
I was walking home now, but I had edged away from Yolie today. We all did. Yolie was still mad about yesterday. Ken was skating on thin ice with her right now, and was pretty much her slave. He didn't dare do anything to contradict her in any fashion, and she had wanted him to accompany her home to help her with her homework. I had cleaned out my cash reserves that I had earned already to help with the damages. It was mostly BlackGuilmon's fault anyways.
I figure if I keep giving her my paychecks like this, I might have it paid off in a few months.
I sighed. That was not how I had wanted to spend that money.
Oh well…
*Stop feeling sorry for yourself, Takato.*
*Azulongmon?*
*Yes. I need you to come see me. I have your first assignment ready.*
*Assignment?*
*Yes, it seems that there's a Zanbamon attacking a small settlement in the Server Desert. I'd like you to handle it. While the Digidestined could handle it, I believe that it's a diversion for something larger. I'll have Gennai contact them later when I know more.*
*All right. On my way.*
This isn't easy.
*BlackJyarimon, get ready! Grani, meet us after we get into the Digital World please.*
*Right behind you Takatomon!*
*I'll be there.*
I ran down the street for the nearest alley. I cringed as it looked a lot like the one in my dream. After a careful check of my surroundings, I determined that I really was alone. I drew the green card out of my deck.
DIGI-MODIFY! Digital Gate Activate!
I selected the location I wanted to appear at, which was just outside the desert, and leapt through. On the other side I was greeted with the familiar site of Grani winging his way down. I took the severely chastised BlackJyarimon from my hood.
Biomerge
Digivolution_
BlackJyarimon Biomerge to… ChaosGallantmon!
I nodded to Grani and hopped aboard as he swung past. In moments we were speeding across the desert. As we flew I tried to recall as many things about Zanbamon as I could.
Mega level… Virus type… Wizard class despite appearance…
A Zanbamon is odd looking. Even for a digimon. It's lower half is a horse with black skin and gold armor. Its skeletal head has a bladed horn on it. Just above its butt, sits the upper half of a samurai, again in gold armor. Still has black skin, skeletal features and whatnot, but it's got a short katana in one hand and a monster of a sword in the other, definitely not the type of sword one usually finds on a samurai. Its helmet is topped with a golden crescent shape, and it has a tattered red cape.
Attacks: Cross Slash and Beheading. Great.
I frowned. Now I could make out some dust in the distance.
*That's gotta be him.*
*I agree, nothing else would be out here besides the villagers…*
I finished Grani's thought for him.
*And there's no way they could make that much dust.*
We came in low, Grani barely a foot off the ground, kicking up a dust cloud of our own, when we spotted a black and gold shape in the dust, about to trample a Floramon.
Got you.
"DEMON'S DISASTER!"
The attack caught him off guard, and he flew sideways, never reaching his intended target. The Floramon looked up, around, then at me, Grani was at a stop now. The Floramon opened its mouth, but I cut it off.
"Run."
Words always sounded like I was chewing gravel whenever I spoke as ChaosGallantmon. The Floramon nodded and ran off. I turned to the enemy. The Zanbamon got back to its feet slowly, and while I could have certainly taken him while he was down, I simply waited for him to regain his footing.
No need for the fun to end just yet.
He got up, and his horse head snorted as it pawed the ground like a bull.
He charged.
"CROSS SLASH!"
My arrogance proved to be my undoing in this case. I managed to catch the swipe of the large blade on my shield, but I was not quite quick enough to use my lance on the smaller blade, and he got in a shallow cut, putting a gash in my chest plate. I was knocked back and off Grani, who flew in circles while I leaped to my feet. The scratch didn't hurt that much, it was on my armor, but the blow to my pride was significant.
That's it.
I charged my shield. It had worked once, it could work again. I ran towards the much taller digimon and jumped, slamming the Gorgon into his chest.
"JUDECCA PRISON!"
The attack took him by surprise, but unlike Zhuqiamon, it didn't knock him out, only weakened him. I growled in frustration. Then I moved as he was heading at me again.
"BEHEADING!"
True to its name, the attack headed straight for my neck. I braced with my shield and took the attack, only to be sent sprawling by the charging digimon. I growled again, and jumped on Grani.
This is NOT over.
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"Hey Izzy, it's been awhile."
"Gennai?!"
"That's me. Listen. There's something funny going on in the digital world, something that's probably real trouble, and Azulongmon wants you guys to check it out. Gather all the Digidestined you can, and get to these coordinates…"
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"So Azulongmon wants to see us."
"Yeah. He said there's trouble. Enough that he wants to see all of us, not just the new kids."
Great.
I sighed.
"Peace never lasts, does it?"
Izzy chuckled.
"Not likely Tai."
"Sorry guys, buy I can't go."
We turned to look at Sora. My voice was a little soft when I spoke.
"What?"
"My mom is really sick today. I have to run the store."
"Oh. Well, we understand."
We started to file in to Izzy's computer room. I looked at Sora.
"Are you going to be okay?"
She smiled a little.
"Yeah. She's just really sick, that's all. She's expected to recover, but she'll just need my help for awhile."
"Oh."
Then something caught my eye.
"Is that a new hairclip?"
She smiled, a little more genuinely this time.
"Yes. It used to be my grandmother's, mom gave it to me."
"It looks great on you…"
"…Thanks."
We looked at each other for a bit. Then Davis stuck his head in.
"Tai, you coming?"
Trust Davis to ruin a moment…
"Yeah I'm coming."
The mood broken, I left for the digital world.
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Zanbamon and I eyed each other carefully. My pride and arrogance gone, I looked at my opponent with new eyes, careful, discerning eyes. I had managed to get in some good hits, but so had he, and now we were both waiting, watching each other, an unspoken agreement to each let the other catch his breath. Then he was charging, and I leaped into action once more.
"CROSS SLASH!"
I let the attack come this time, and blocked with my shield the way I had before, but this time twisted my body so that the thinner swipe passed me by completely. His large blade on my shield and the smaller whistleing by, I jumped up and through his defenses, smashing the tip of my very sharp lance into his unprotected face. He howled and stumbled backwards, collapsing. This time I didn't wait.
"DEMON'S DISASTER!"
I paused to completely catch my breath, watching Zanbamon's data float away on the breeze. I noted some new digimon behind me, overlooked in the match, they seemed a little familiar but I dismissed them as locals returning home, hoping it was over.
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I watched the knight digimon twist to avoid the blow that the Zanbamon was aiming at it. Then watched as he jumped and dealt a massive blow to its face. And finally, watched as it destroyed its opponent with an attack. I heard TK to my right.
"Woah."
"What do you want to bet that that's the trouble we cam here for?"
I looked over at Davis who made the offer.
"No bet, that thing is definitely trouble, but we should check with Azulongmon first, I doubt he would have summoned all of us just for this…"
"Right, Tai. Imperialdramon can take him. You guys continue on, me and Ken can handle this, right?"
Ken nodded.
"Of course, Davis."
I looked at him for a while.
"Fine, but be careful. It could be more dangerous that it looks."
They nodded.
"We'll be fine Tai. Now go talk to Azulongmon. We'll catch up."
"Right."
I led the other Digidestined away.
Something's not right.
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I watched Tai lead the other Digidestined away. I turned to Davis. He nodded to me and spoke.
"Let's do it."
Digivolution_
Veemon Digivolve to… X-Veemon!
Wormmon Digivolve to… Stingmon!
DNA
Digivolution_
X-Veemon… Stingmon… DNA Digivolve to… Paildramon!
Digivolution_
Paildramon Digivolve to… Imperialdramon!
Imperialdramon Mode Change to… Imperialdramon: Fighter Mode!
As the digivolution began, the knight digimon turned. When the light faded to reveal Imperialdramon: Fighter Mode, it could of sworn I heard the knight say something.
"Oh crap."
"POSITRON LASER!"
The knight blocked with its shield. It was surprisingly strong. What happened next was a little surprising.
"JUDECCA PRISON!"
A blast emerged from the knight's shield and pushed back our beam.
"I…I can't hold it!"
"IMPERIALDRAMON!"
Davis and I yelled at the same time. Imperialdramon was knocked off balance and stumbled back. The knight looked like it was in pretty bad condition. It was trying to catch its breath. Then it ran straight for me and Davis, ignoring Imperialdramon.
Oh no.
It jumped high into the air, and was then intercepted by a large blue and gold dragon, and they headed off into the sky. I looked at Davis and he looked back at me, the same question on our minds.
What was that?
Imperialdramon got back up.
"Should I try to follow him?"
"No… It was pretty worn out. He'll rest. We'll have time before he strikes again."
Imperialdramon nodded and split back into his rookies. I sighed as I picked up Wormmon.
"Come on, Davis, we'd better catch up to the others."
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I heard the bell ring and I stood from where I was arranging some of the flowers and turned towards the door.
"Hello, how can I hel… BIYOMON!!"
My pink friend was being held in the grip of… Mummymon?!"
"Let her go or I'll…"
"…Or you'll do what?"
I paused. This was obviously not the same Mummymon we faced before.
"You're coming with me girl!"
"Not a chance you twit!"
"Now, now, that wasn't… ungh!"
"FIREBALL!"
As Mummymon stumbled sideways I looked, and there was Takato and his BlackGuilmon, both looking tired, but determined. The Mummymon eyed BlackGuilmon.
"You're strong for a rookie. I actually felt that. But you won't get lucky again."
Takato smiled.
"We don't need luck. BlackGuilmon, GO!"
BlackGuilmon charged, and Mummymon was forced to drop Biyomon. I wanted to pull her out of the action, but the battle was blocking me.
"FIREBALL!"
The attack hit Mummymon with glaring accuracy, but being an ultimate, he shrugged it off.
"You don't get it, do you boy? You can't win!"
He started shooting at them. Takato managed to dodge, but hit his head on a table and fell unconscious. BlackGuilmon dived in front of his partner, shielding him, but when the bullets hit him, he was knocked out too. The Mummymon turned to me and gave me a leering grin.
"You're still coming with me girly."
"BIYOMON!"
Biyomon opened her eyes and tried to move, but Mummymon just kicked her across the room. I kicked and struggled, but Mummymon raised his hand and brought it down again, knocking me unconscious.
"TAKATO MATSUKI!!"
I spun on my heels. There stood Yolie Inoue in all her might. I could tell she was mad. Really mad. But for the life of me, I couldn't figure out why.
Better get out of here.
And with that I was up and running. I ran and ran. I ran like all the demons of hell were chasing me. I ran as if my life depended on it, which it probably did. On a quick glance back I noted that Yolie was still the same distance behind that she was when I started, which worried me. While Yolie is certainly not out of shape, she shouldn't have been able to keep up this long without slowing. Then, I panicked.
Not good. Definitely not good.
I had run into a dead end. I turned and waited. She walked around the corner calmly, as if she hadn't just been running for about three miles. It was definitely three. I was pretty sure.
"TAKATO MATSUKI!!"
Does she have to yell so loud? I'm right here.
I panicked again and started looking for a way out.
There!
I saw a small back alley, narrow enough for only one person at a time to run through. I dashed for it. I had made it into the alley, and I started running, and running, and running. The small alley seemed to run on for ever. I glanced back. There was Yolie, still running behind me. Not the least bit tired.
There, up ahead! That light! That must be the end.
Looking back, I recall something I heard once.
The light at the end of the tunnel is the headlamp of the oncoming train.
In this case, it proved to be true. I had almost reached the end. Really. I was just about two feet from it when someone stepped in between me and the light. The figure decided to shout at me.
"GOGGLEHEAD!!"
I stumbled backwards, falling down. There, in front of me, was the viscous smirk of Rika Nonaka. Still staring at her, I scrambled backwards until I hit something about two feet later.
Yolie's legs. She looked down.
"TAKATO MATSUKI!!"
What did I do?
I curled myself into a ball and awaited Rika's fists while they both yelled. Odd thing though. The yells had changed.
Why do they sound like…
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…my alarm clock?
I lay there in bed panting heavily. Glancing next to me at the alarm clock I suppressed a groan for Ken's sake. It was time to get up and go to work.
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Whew.
I was walking home now, but I had edged away from Yolie today. We all did. Yolie was still mad about yesterday. Ken was skating on thin ice with her right now, and was pretty much her slave. He didn't dare do anything to contradict her in any fashion, and she had wanted him to accompany her home to help her with her homework. I had cleaned out my cash reserves that I had earned already to help with the damages. It was mostly BlackGuilmon's fault anyways.
I figure if I keep giving her my paychecks like this, I might have it paid off in a few months.
I sighed. That was not how I had wanted to spend that money.
Oh well…
*Stop feeling sorry for yourself, Takato.*
*Azulongmon?*
*Yes. I need you to come see me. I have your first assignment ready.*
*Assignment?*
*Yes, it seems that there's a Zanbamon attacking a small settlement in the Server Desert. I'd like you to handle it. While the Digidestined could handle it, I believe that it's a diversion for something larger. I'll have Gennai contact them later when I know more.*
*All right. On my way.*
This isn't easy.
*BlackJyarimon, get ready! Grani, meet us after we get into the Digital World please.*
*Right behind you Takatomon!*
*I'll be there.*
I ran down the street for the nearest alley. I cringed as it looked a lot like the one in my dream. After a careful check of my surroundings, I determined that I really was alone. I drew the green card out of my deck.
DIGI-MODIFY! Digital Gate Activate!
I selected the location I wanted to appear at, which was just outside the desert, and leapt through. On the other side I was greeted with the familiar site of Grani winging his way down. I took the severely chastised BlackJyarimon from my hood.
Biomerge
Digivolution_
BlackJyarimon Biomerge to… ChaosGallantmon!
I nodded to Grani and hopped aboard as he swung past. In moments we were speeding across the desert. As we flew I tried to recall as many things about Zanbamon as I could.
Mega level… Virus type… Wizard class despite appearance…
A Zanbamon is odd looking. Even for a digimon. It's lower half is a horse with black skin and gold armor. Its skeletal head has a bladed horn on it. Just above its butt, sits the upper half of a samurai, again in gold armor. Still has black skin, skeletal features and whatnot, but it's got a short katana in one hand and a monster of a sword in the other, definitely not the type of sword one usually finds on a samurai. Its helmet is topped with a golden crescent shape, and it has a tattered red cape.
Attacks: Cross Slash and Beheading. Great.
I frowned. Now I could make out some dust in the distance.
*That's gotta be him.*
*I agree, nothing else would be out here besides the villagers…*
I finished Grani's thought for him.
*And there's no way they could make that much dust.*
We came in low, Grani barely a foot off the ground, kicking up a dust cloud of our own, when we spotted a black and gold shape in the dust, about to trample a Floramon.
Got you.
"DEMON'S DISASTER!"
The attack caught him off guard, and he flew sideways, never reaching his intended target. The Floramon looked up, around, then at me, Grani was at a stop now. The Floramon opened its mouth, but I cut it off.
"Run."
Words always sounded like I was chewing gravel whenever I spoke as ChaosGallantmon. The Floramon nodded and ran off. I turned to the enemy. The Zanbamon got back to its feet slowly, and while I could have certainly taken him while he was down, I simply waited for him to regain his footing.
No need for the fun to end just yet.
He got up, and his horse head snorted as it pawed the ground like a bull.
He charged.
"CROSS SLASH!"
My arrogance proved to be my undoing in this case. I managed to catch the swipe of the large blade on my shield, but I was not quite quick enough to use my lance on the smaller blade, and he got in a shallow cut, putting a gash in my chest plate. I was knocked back and off Grani, who flew in circles while I leaped to my feet. The scratch didn't hurt that much, it was on my armor, but the blow to my pride was significant.
That's it.
I charged my shield. It had worked once, it could work again. I ran towards the much taller digimon and jumped, slamming the Gorgon into his chest.
"JUDECCA PRISON!"
The attack took him by surprise, but unlike Zhuqiamon, it didn't knock him out, only weakened him. I growled in frustration. Then I moved as he was heading at me again.
"BEHEADING!"
True to its name, the attack headed straight for my neck. I braced with my shield and took the attack, only to be sent sprawling by the charging digimon. I growled again, and jumped on Grani.
This is NOT over.
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"Hey Izzy, it's been awhile."
"Gennai?!"
"That's me. Listen. There's something funny going on in the digital world, something that's probably real trouble, and Azulongmon wants you guys to check it out. Gather all the Digidestined you can, and get to these coordinates…"
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"So Azulongmon wants to see us."
"Yeah. He said there's trouble. Enough that he wants to see all of us, not just the new kids."
Great.
I sighed.
"Peace never lasts, does it?"
Izzy chuckled.
"Not likely Tai."
"Sorry guys, buy I can't go."
We turned to look at Sora. My voice was a little soft when I spoke.
"What?"
"My mom is really sick today. I have to run the store."
"Oh. Well, we understand."
We started to file in to Izzy's computer room. I looked at Sora.
"Are you going to be okay?"
She smiled a little.
"Yeah. She's just really sick, that's all. She's expected to recover, but she'll just need my help for awhile."
"Oh."
Then something caught my eye.
"Is that a new hairclip?"
She smiled, a little more genuinely this time.
"Yes. It used to be my grandmother's, mom gave it to me."
"It looks great on you…"
"…Thanks."
We looked at each other for a bit. Then Davis stuck his head in.
"Tai, you coming?"
Trust Davis to ruin a moment…
"Yeah I'm coming."
The mood broken, I left for the digital world.
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Zanbamon and I eyed each other carefully. My pride and arrogance gone, I looked at my opponent with new eyes, careful, discerning eyes. I had managed to get in some good hits, but so had he, and now we were both waiting, watching each other, an unspoken agreement to each let the other catch his breath. Then he was charging, and I leaped into action once more.
"CROSS SLASH!"
I let the attack come this time, and blocked with my shield the way I had before, but this time twisted my body so that the thinner swipe passed me by completely. His large blade on my shield and the smaller whistleing by, I jumped up and through his defenses, smashing the tip of my very sharp lance into his unprotected face. He howled and stumbled backwards, collapsing. This time I didn't wait.
"DEMON'S DISASTER!"
I paused to completely catch my breath, watching Zanbamon's data float away on the breeze. I noted some new digimon behind me, overlooked in the match, they seemed a little familiar but I dismissed them as locals returning home, hoping it was over.
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I watched the knight digimon twist to avoid the blow that the Zanbamon was aiming at it. Then watched as he jumped and dealt a massive blow to its face. And finally, watched as it destroyed its opponent with an attack. I heard TK to my right.
"Woah."
"What do you want to bet that that's the trouble we cam here for?"
I looked over at Davis who made the offer.
"No bet, that thing is definitely trouble, but we should check with Azulongmon first, I doubt he would have summoned all of us just for this…"
"Right, Tai. Imperialdramon can take him. You guys continue on, me and Ken can handle this, right?"
Ken nodded.
"Of course, Davis."
I looked at him for a while.
"Fine, but be careful. It could be more dangerous that it looks."
They nodded.
"We'll be fine Tai. Now go talk to Azulongmon. We'll catch up."
"Right."
I led the other Digidestined away.
Something's not right.
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I watched Tai lead the other Digidestined away. I turned to Davis. He nodded to me and spoke.
"Let's do it."
Digivolution_
Veemon Digivolve to… X-Veemon!
Wormmon Digivolve to… Stingmon!
DNA
Digivolution_
X-Veemon… Stingmon… DNA Digivolve to… Paildramon!
Digivolution_
Paildramon Digivolve to… Imperialdramon!
Imperialdramon Mode Change to… Imperialdramon: Fighter Mode!
As the digivolution began, the knight digimon turned. When the light faded to reveal Imperialdramon: Fighter Mode, it could of sworn I heard the knight say something.
"Oh crap."
"POSITRON LASER!"
The knight blocked with its shield. It was surprisingly strong. What happened next was a little surprising.
"JUDECCA PRISON!"
A blast emerged from the knight's shield and pushed back our beam.
"I…I can't hold it!"
"IMPERIALDRAMON!"
Davis and I yelled at the same time. Imperialdramon was knocked off balance and stumbled back. The knight looked like it was in pretty bad condition. It was trying to catch its breath. Then it ran straight for me and Davis, ignoring Imperialdramon.
Oh no.
It jumped high into the air, and was then intercepted by a large blue and gold dragon, and they headed off into the sky. I looked at Davis and he looked back at me, the same question on our minds.
What was that?
Imperialdramon got back up.
"Should I try to follow him?"
"No… It was pretty worn out. He'll rest. We'll have time before he strikes again."
Imperialdramon nodded and split back into his rookies. I sighed as I picked up Wormmon.
"Come on, Davis, we'd better catch up to the others."
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I heard the bell ring and I stood from where I was arranging some of the flowers and turned towards the door.
"Hello, how can I hel… BIYOMON!!"
My pink friend was being held in the grip of… Mummymon?!"
"Let her go or I'll…"
"…Or you'll do what?"
I paused. This was obviously not the same Mummymon we faced before.
"You're coming with me girl!"
"Not a chance you twit!"
"Now, now, that wasn't… ungh!"
"FIREBALL!"
As Mummymon stumbled sideways I looked, and there was Takato and his BlackGuilmon, both looking tired, but determined. The Mummymon eyed BlackGuilmon.
"You're strong for a rookie. I actually felt that. But you won't get lucky again."
Takato smiled.
"We don't need luck. BlackGuilmon, GO!"
BlackGuilmon charged, and Mummymon was forced to drop Biyomon. I wanted to pull her out of the action, but the battle was blocking me.
"FIREBALL!"
The attack hit Mummymon with glaring accuracy, but being an ultimate, he shrugged it off.
"You don't get it, do you boy? You can't win!"
He started shooting at them. Takato managed to dodge, but hit his head on a table and fell unconscious. BlackGuilmon dived in front of his partner, shielding him, but when the bullets hit him, he was knocked out too. The Mummymon turned to me and gave me a leering grin.
"You're still coming with me girly."
"BIYOMON!"
Biyomon opened her eyes and tried to move, but Mummymon just kicked her across the room. I kicked and struggled, but Mummymon raised his hand and brought it down again, knocking me unconscious.