Disclaimer: I do not own the characters from Digimon Tamers, Frontier, YuGiOh, Sailor Moon and Yu Yu Hakusho. The Digimon series is a copyright of Toei Animation, Saban and now ABC. YuGiOh is a copyright Kazuki Takahashi 4Kids, and Kids WB. Sailor Moon rightfully belongs to Toei Animation and Naoko Takeuchi-Togashi. Yu Yu Hakusho rightfully belongs to Yoshihiro Togashi. Yes, two creators of one of America's most popular anime titles are married as we speak!
SSJ4T: Hey, guys! Sorry I've been out longer than expected, but here I am with another chapter.
Coral: Partying too hard?
SSJ4T: You could say that. I hope everyone had a Merry Christmas or Hannukah. I got Dragonball Z Budokai 2 for the Playstation, the first season boxed set of Sailor Moon, the X-Men X2 movie, a Yu Yu Hakusho DVD, a single Sailor Moon DVD, a couple of Yugioh cards, and a couple of other things. I know this chapter is a little late, but here's the next chapter to the Pharaohmon arc. Don't forget that a Yu Yu Hakusho character will finally make his debut in the series. Judging by the 'Rose Whip', I'm pretty sure you know whom it is already.
Coral: Oh and I'll answer the questions from our reviewers. Zerodragon asks if the other Sailors will be in this series.
SSJ4T: Yes. As a matter off act, Ami is in America during this period. I'll be doing a few chapters where we'll have a chance to see what she's doing. In fact, Seto Kaiba is in America during this fic too. So, we'll definitely be seeing a couple of chapters based on them. As for the other Sailor Senshi, we'll probably see appearances by Uranus, Saturn, Neptune and Pluto once in a while. Moon will make an appearance but not as often. As for Hotaru's age, she was reborn as an infant in the Super S series and has quite a growth spurt don't you think? She's back to a twelve year old by Sailor Stars. This setting takes place three years after Galaxia's defeat, so she would be fifteen. She's older than the Tamers. Now for Gundamknight, I've been away from my computer. I'll get to you.
Coral: Without further ado, let's get on with the fic!
SSJ4T: Yes. This one's way overdo. Enjoy!
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Takato's Despair! Fairymon and Eternal Sailor Mars Kick it Girl Style!
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The broken down and defeated knight was carried off by the Red Eyes Black Dragon back to Shinjuku. It was just moments ago where he was single-handedly beaten by an ultra-powerful ultimate monster. Gallantmon had never been beaten as he was at the hands of Babimon. Takato felt very insecure over the situation. Was he wrong for underestimating Pharaohmon's monsters?
"How could I let myself attack without even thinking ahead? Our combined attacks were not enough. Even with the help of those Sailor Senshi and those digimon, we weren't able to scratch him. If he's just one of Pharaohmon's flunkies, I'd hate to see how strong this Pharaohmon really is. Guilmon… I'm sorry… I'm sorry it had to come down to this… I charged in without even thinking… I wasn't even thinking about your condition… Was I wrong for taking such a course of action?"
Takato quickly looks back to the final scenes of the recent battle over in Shibuya just moments ago.
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Flashback
"No! Look out behind you!"
Babimon was coming down at Sakuyamon and was about to slice her in half with his deadly blade. The female looked up and stood frozen in complete fear. Gallantmon was this coming and charged out to stop Babimon's relentless assault.
Much to everyone's shock, Babimon's blade connects with Gallantmon's lance. In a matter of seconds, Gallantmon goes staggering back and his lance broken in half. Sakuyamon looks on with utter horror. However, nobody was more afraid than Gallantmon was at the moment.
"Takato!!" Sakuyamon screams out.
Babimon proceeds to hack away at Gallantmon's armored chest and left wide dents all across his armor. Mega Gargomon had seen just about enough and charges forth. Babimon saw him coming and slashes at Mega Gargomon's chest. The blade has also done great damage to Mega Gargomon's chest.
"Yug! I did you see that?! He cut through Gallantmon!" Joey exclaimed.
"We've got to stop that maniac! Yugi! If we don't do something quick, Takato is going to be killed! Tea pleaded.
"Dark Magician! Celtic Guardian! Aboard the Red Eyes Black Dragon and carry Gallantmon away from here!"
"No! I have to defend my friends!" Gallantmon calls out. "I maybe damaged but my spirit has not been broken! Prove me wrong, Babimon! Prove that my spirit hasn't completely died!"
"Has he lost it?!" Garmmon asked.
"If he continues this act, he is going to be killed," Sailor Mars replied. "Our attacks didn't do anything but annoy him. We have to retreat from here!"
"I won't forgive you for attempting to murder, Rika," Gallantmon muttered. "Takatomon, don't let you're anger blind you. Please, or we'll end up a monster again. You don't want Megidramon to come back do you?"
Unfortunately, Takato wasn't listening to a single word Guilmon had just said. Gallantmon continued his walk towards Babimon with determination. The beast turns with a sadistic grin.
"Back for more I see? You're body is badly damaged and I've rendered you're weapon useless. What else can you do but beg for mercy?"
"In order to defend my friends, I will not let them down! I won't accept failure!"
"It's already too late for you. You're body can barely withstand my assault. You're only delaying the inevitable."
Gallantmon charges forward and goes for another assault on Babimon, but his body eventually starts giving out on him. The baboon raises his blade and unleashes his powerful sword swipe technique.
"Crimson Blade!!"
Gallantmon gets caught by the devastating blow from Babimon's sword and is sent crashing back. Everyone watched on in dismay. Gallantmon's chest was severely damaged and his power was draining away fast. Babimon stands over the fallen Gallantmon with his blade in tact. He comes down to stab it through Gallantmon.
"Goodbye…"
Suddenly, a fire blast managed to knock Babimon back and thus spared Gallantmon a last ounce of breath. The mega looks up and finds the Red Eyes Black Dragon picking him up. The monster carries off the armored knight far towards a safer location.
"Time to make our exit!" Vritramon said. "Let's move out!"
End of Flashback
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The goggle boy wanted to erase those unforgiving thoughts out of his head. He didn't want to see himself as a ruthless monster just as Babimon was. However, he only took such an action to protect Rika. If he hadn't been there to push Rika away, she would have been slain. He was very happy to allow a friend to live, but at the same time sacrifice himself in the process.
"This is just so new to me. Never have we ever dealt with anything truly evil and malicious. Our past enemies were never truly evil to begin with. Guilmon, I will say this… I'll never forgive that monster. Never."
"Yes, but don't allow your hatred to overcome your kind heart. We don't want Megidramon to return."
"No, that's the last thing we need right now. If you become Megidramon, who knows if you'll become a ruthless monster like Babimon."
"I'll never become like him. You can trust on that one, Takato. I swear on it."
"You mean it?"
"Yes."
"Thanks, boy. I knew you'd understand. We just need to rest…"
"Nappy time…"
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As soon as the dragon landed in Shinjuku Park, it quickly dispersed into data along with the other two summons. Sakuyamon and Mega Gargomon landed. Gallantmon quickly dedigivovled into Takato and Guilmon. The reptile held an arm over the wounded Takato. The other megas diverted to their separate forms. Rika and Henry came running up to Takato.
"Takato, are you going to be okay?" Henry asked.
"Don't worry about me. I just have minor injuries… I'd never thought I'd have to endure such pain again…"
"Takato. Snap out of it. Don't fall asleep," Guilmon said.
"Can't help, but to sleep…"
Rika looks on with guilt. If it weren't for her, Takato wouldn't be in this condition.
"Takato's hurt because of me. That monster was going for my head, but Takato stepped in to take the damage. How am I supposed to live with myself?"
"Rika?" Renamon asked.
"Renamon. Let's go."
"Rika, where are you going?" Henry asked.
"Somewhere. I need to some time alone to think some things over."
"Not with Takato at his condition. Let's take him back to his home."
"You guys can take him home. It shouldn't be that difficult right?"
"Aw, is there something you're not telling us, Rika?" Terriermon teased. "Maybe you need to confess something to Takatomon."
"Confess?" Henry wondered.
"Yeah. Maybe she has a deep secret she's been keeping bottled up inside for months but never really had a chance to say it already. Or maybe it's just curious ol' me. It really isn't any of my business."
"That's right! That's because it isn't any of your business!" Rika suddenly snaps.
This took the boys, with the exception of Takato, back. They had never seen Rika like this since she was the Digimon Queen. Her voice contained venom to it.
"You can take Takato home. I've got some other things to take care of," she replied. "Renamon. Meet me back when you're done here."
"Of course."
With that said, Rika slowly walks off out of the park. Terriermon and Henry were speechless. Takato wasn't at all that surprised by Rika's sudden outburst. Guilmon didn't know what to make of it.
"Um, could somebody explain to me what the heck set her off?" Terriermon asked.
"Maybe your excessive babbling set her off," Henry said. "You should have kept your mouth shut."
"Sorry, Henry."
"Don't mind her," Renamon replied. "She's just very upset with herself."
"Upset?" Guilmon said.
"Yes, she feels guilty for causing Takato to get wounded. That is all. She might not admit but she's developed remorse. Not just for herself but for you, Takato."
"For me?"
"Yes. She simply needs time alone to rethink about this problem."
"Whew, and here I thought she was going to go back to being the bitchy Digimon Queen who craved for power," Terriermon said.
"No, if anything, she regrets everything she did as the Digimon Queen," Renamon said. "She's changed since then. At least this time, she will come back one hundred percent."
"I agree," Takato muttered under his breathe. "Just give her time guys. She simply feels guilt for not aiding me… But she shouldn't have to go beating herself up about it. We're there for her…"
"Yes. We're a team," Henry stated.
"Like a certain goggle head on TV says, there is no I in team!" Terriermon said.
"Yeah! We'll show those bullies a thing or two. Right, Takato?" Guilmon said.
"You bet… Oh and one more thing, Renamon."
"Yes?"
"Send Rika my regards and tell her that I'll be fine. It's going to take a lot more than a beating to put this goggle head down…"
With that said, Takato instantly falls into a sleep. Guilmon was able to hold his partner up to prevent him from collapsing.
"Don't worry, Takato. I will," the neon-furred vulpine said in thought.
"C'mon, guys. We've got to take Takato back home," Henry said. "Or his mom will throw a fit."
"You don't have to tell us again," Terriermon said.
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Shibuya
The Sailor Senshi meet with the Legendary Warriors over at an empty parking lot and a mile from the former battle site. They were just finished discussing the situation that occurred with Babimon.
"I hope you agree that we have one hell of a battle in our hands," Agunimon said.
"Yes," Sailor Mars replied. "If our attacks can't do anything to phase that monster, then we're royally screwed."
"What about those other monsters who helped us out?" Wolfmon said.
"I believe those were the digimon who were responsible for that mysterious red blob that nearly engulfed Shinjuku," Sailor Jupiter replied.
"And those other monsters?" Lowemon asked.
"I believe they were seen during some tournaments dueling with Duel Monsters," Venus said.
"Hmmm, I know those guys are not giving us straight answers," Mars thought. "Since I've seen that Lowemon transform from a human boy, I think it's only fair we keep our identity a secret."
"We have a question for you," Agunimon said. "Are you really humans or some sort of super powered girls with magical powers?"
"A little bit of both," Venus stated. "What about you? You seem to be intelligent for being digimon and all."
"You probably are human underneath all that armor," Jupiter said. "Why not fill us in on your identities?"
"Sorry, but that'll never happen," Wolfmon replied.
"No offense but we choose to keep our identities a secret," said Lowemon.
Suddenly, Sailor Mars has her eyes locked onto Wolfmon. The digimon did the same. Out of the three digimon, only Agunimon and Wolfmon have seen the Sailor's true human forms. Only Sailor Mars has seen Kouji and Kouichi spirit evolve. It's going to be very difficult from each party to maintain their secret identities.
"Well, it's time to depart," Agunimon said. "Guys. Let's move out."
"Wait. Just one more thing," Sailor Mars replied.
"What is it?"
"We're really allies after al, aren't we? We're kind of grateful since our other allies are presently located at different sections of the globe."
"As long as you don't go snooping in on us, we're cool with it."
The Sailor Senshi nodded in reply. The three digimon quickly fled through the alleyways. Sailor Mars has a determined look on her face and a slight smirk forms on her delicate face.
"Too late for that bud. I already know your friends identities."
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Shinjuku
Lance was lying on his hotel room bed with his arms stretched out. It was just moments where he had ordered Babimon to seize his attack. Another devious plot came lingering in the possessed soul's mind.
"Without that boy's annoying parents around, I can freely plot out my next attack," Pharaohmon said in Lance's thoughts. "I've already taken out the most powerful of the threats. Gallantmon is out of my way. How shall I torment his friends? Nah, I shall save them for a later time. Another concern deals with that girl who possesses the anti-evil seals. If I can just take her out of the picture, then my plans will go flawlessly. This will require another servant incarnate to carry out my will."
Lance instantly forms a black orb and tosses it down to the floor. He steps back as the orb takes the form of a feminine figure. The figure has an hourglass model like figure. Her hair straightened out and a golden tiara forms on her forehead. Her eyes were cat-like and a necklace wraps around her neck. She figure was then cloaked by a golden-brown dress. She puts a hand on her hip and slyly purrs.
"Felinismon…"
"My lord. How have you been doing?"
"I'm doing just well, Felinismon. It's been a long time."
"Yes, a very long time. Is there anything I can do to please thee?"
"As a matter of fact, I have an assignment for you. It deals with our current enemies."
"Enemies? Who dares oppose your almighty presence? I'm curious as to why you have taken over the body of a human boy."
"I need to maintain my form within this body. If I were to freely move in my weakened form, I would have surely perished."
"I see. Tell me a little more about the enemy."
"We have four branches of pests that have located themselves into three cities: Domino City, Shinjuku and Shibuya. There's a certain girl who has mastered the use of the anti-evil seal parchments. She resides at Shibuya with two other allies of hers. Be warned, there are also a group of children who have transformed into the legendary warriors."
"Legendary warriors? This girl you speak of. Do have a full description of thee?"
"Take a peek through my viewing orb. You'll find who you shall be looking for."
Felinismon purred in approval and takes a look at the orb. Several images of Rei and her transformation into Sailor Mars are shown. The feline digimon has a sly grin on her face.
"Perfect, this girl is mine," Felinismon replied. "You leave this to me. I'll bait her in, steal her powers and deliver them to you."
"Do so and make sure not to hesitate to kill her if the opportunity presents itself. I have Babimon still searching for a boy with an object known as the Millennium Puzzle."
"Another target with necessary energy for your revival?"
"Yes. I've instructed him to take the puzzle at any means necessary. Shall I send out a Scrabmon horde to aid you on this-"
"There is no need," Felinismon managed to cut him off. "I'd rather take care of this young lady myself."
"That's the spirit. I love how you think out ahead."
"We felines always think ahead. Don't you worry. I'll have this girl screaming for mercy."
Lance nodded in approval as Felinismon phases out from the room. The boy walks out towards the balcony and scans the city. He instantly sees an image of Rika at her home. A grin forms on the boy's face.
"Rika Nonaka. So that's your name. You're the key to tormenting the one named Takato Matsuda. While that boy licks his wounds, you shall be easy pickings. In order to take out the strongest, you have to destroy their spirits."
Lance sets off an eerie aura, which managed to spread throughout the night. Another day of chaos closes the weekend. Now begins another week of hell.
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Domino City
Back over at his grandfather's card shop, Yugi sat on his bed and examines his Millennium Puzzle. Many thoughts were running through the boy's mind. His concern for Takato vastly increased. Within an instant, Yami appears before Yugi with his arms crossed
"Yami. You've got to admit; this is getting way out of hand. This Pharaohmon has sent out a monster, which was just about indestructible. Joey was right about one thing. How are we supposed to defeat something as evil as that baboon?"
"If Babimon is as strong as he was, then Pharaohmon will no doubt wipe us out."
"I feel bad for Takato. His digimon was put down in several strikes. Where can we find it's weakspot and even if it has one, how should we exploit it? You and I have been through many tight situations."
"I'm afraid we won't be dealing with any duels and there was little our summons could do to phase that creature."
"No, this creep probably doesn't care for dueling. Even if he does, there's a good chance he'll torment my friends like how Marik did."
"I'm certain that it won't come down to that. We've defeated Marik and we shall triumph over this Pharaohmon."
"But, what about you? If he manages to take the Millennium Puzzle, there's no telling how much power he will gain to add to his very own. I can't even dread to think about it."
"As long as you have faith in yourself and your friends, he will never come within a hair's breathe short of gaining this puzzle."
"Luckily I was able to get their email addresses. I can send an email to Henry or maybe Takato. That's if Takato is in any condition to move out of bed after that beating he took."
"It'd be wise to go with Henry. We must let Takato rest."
"Right. Besides, we can't see the Tamers since it's a school week and we would have to travel out thirty miles to Shinjuku."
"We shall stay low until then. If there's a great emergency, then we'll take precautious action."
"Right! I'm sending an email to Henry right now."
Yugi runs over to his computer and starts up his Internet connection. Just as he was about to get started on the email message, he looks back to the final scenes of the battle involving Babimon's massacre on Gallantmon.
"Hang in there, Takato. You've got at least a week's rest. Trust me. You'll do just fine with rest. Then once the weekend comes, you'll be back as good as new. Then we'll take care of Pharaohmon's flunkies and save this world from chaos."
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Shibuya
Another day passes and morning breaks out on the city of Shibuya. As usual, traffic was hell and people are starting to arrive at their busy job stations. Students were heading out to classes, but a few were fortunate to not have any classes. One of these students was none other than Rei Hino.
The raven-haired college girl was fortunate that her morning English class was cancelled for the day. She decided to use this opportunity to explore around the busy streets to shop at clothing outlets.
"I'm so glad class was cancelled for today. Man, I'm becoming more and more like Usagi by the day. It's just scary thinking about it."
Suddenly, a poster board managed to catch her attention. It had a picture of a beautiful model wearing a sexy, swimsuit attire. Rei reads the poster as her eyes glistened.
"Searching for beautiful, young girls who have the bodies to show for it. They're seeking for girls between the ages of 18 and 27? No modeling experience required? Hey, this sounds like an opportunity. The winner gets a trip to the Bahamas? Now that's what I call a first place price!"
Rei turns and finds a line of girls outside an outlet building. She walks up to a group of fellow college girls.
"Hey, since when did these posters turn up?"
"Since today!" the girls gleefully replied.
"Really? It wouldn't hurt trying. Besides, I think I can do it."
"Ok! Ok! Settle down everyone! We know all of you are begging to participate to be apart of this competition, but it requires patience," a woman's voice calls out.
Every one of the girls turned to find a woman with gorgeous coffee-colored girl, blue mystic eyes, a unique hourglass figure and a gentle smile on her face. She wore an emerald green top with a matching dress. Girls were glistened at her beautiful presence.
"Wow, she's go gorgeous," Rei said.
"Attention everyone. We will be selecting ten lucky young ladies to participate. In order to make this easier, we will select the ten by a random drawing of numbers. So, ladies, please take a number from this basket. I will draw out a number by lottery and if your number is announced, then you will be one of the ten participants. Now draw your lucky number!"
With that said, the female crowd did not hesitate to grab their number. Rei manages to take her precious time and slowly picks out a number. The lady looks down upon Rei with an approving nod.
"Go ahead. Don't be shy," she replied. "Besides, I see unlimited potential in you."
"Really? That's a great compliment coming from you."
"I really love variety among women. Don't you think so?"
"Yeah, you could say that…"
"It doesn't hurt to try. Even if you don't make it, you can still give yourself a pat on the back."
"Ok, you've convinced me enough. I'm in!"
Rei picks out her number and pushes herself through the crowded mob. The lady chuckled to herself and an evil thought ran through her mind.
"The bait has been snared. Stupid girl, you've fallen into my trap. I'll simply scan what number she drew. Oh, a lucky twelve."
Elsewhere, a certain blonde-haired girl with a purple hat and skirt drew out her number. It was the number twenty-seven.
"Twenty-seven? Man, I just hope skipping class will actually be worth it. When I heard about this, I was leaping for joy. Then again, I'm not even anywhere near being eighteen."
"Your not?" a girl's voice whispers behind Izumi.
Izumi turns around and finds Rei Hino with her arms crossed.
"Huh? What? You heard me?" Izumi asked.
"Uh huh and I'm quite curious as to how you managed to get by without anyone noticing you."
"I can explain…"
"There's no need. Besides, I have friends who would have done the same thing too. It's no big deal."
"You mean you aren't going to tell?"
"What for? This might actually be your chance. Besides, you really don't look like a junior high student. You've got quite a figure."
"Um, thanks… That's a compliment, right?"
"Yeah."
"So, let the best lady win?"
"You got it."
"By the way, my name is Izumi Orimoto. How about yours?"
"Rei Hino. I'm a college student residing here with two friends of mine."
"Really? College? Sounds really tough."
"It is but you'll get used to it."
"Hey, I think she's about to call out the numbers."
"All right! It is now time to call out the lucky ten to participate in the competition! Call out if I happen to draw out your number. That way I can identify you and see if you are qualified. Drawing number one…"
The lady starts the lottery and quickly draws out the first number. She holds it out and calls out the first number.
"Forty-nine! Does anyone have forty-nine?"
"Me!" a brunette calls out.
"Step on forth, miss."
"A little nervous, Izumi?" Rei asked.
"Just a little."
"Don't worry. Just stick with me and you'll do just fine."
"Thanks, I appreciate it."
"No problem."
"Number three! Will the second person with number three come up?"
"Yay! I've qualified!" a ditzy blonde comes running up to the podium.
"Ugh, she so reminds me of Usagi,"Rei thought.
"Man, wait until I tell Takuya about this. He'll flip," Izumi said.
"Takuya? Is he your boyfriend?"
"Uh? What gave you that idea? We're just friends. That's all."
"Are you sure?"
"C'mon, you don't I'm like that do you?"
"Well, I don't know. How is this Takuya like?"
"For one thing, she's an easy-going guy and enjoys fun. He does get hot-tempered at times, but that's the way guys are."
"I know what you mean."
"They're about to get down to the final two, Rei."
"Oh, and I haven't been chosen yet. I knew my day off would be a waste."
"Number twelve! Would you please come up?"
After hearing her number announced, Rei nearly jumped out her skin. Her mouth widened in disbelief and she waves her hand out.
"Wow, congratulations," Izumi said.
"I can't believe this! I'd never thought an opportunity like this would ever happen. Wish me luck…"
"Sure…"
"And the last number is twenty seven!"
Now Izumi's eyes widened in disbelief. Now she and Rei were qualified into the same competition. Today turned out to be their lucky days.
"My god! This is incredible!" Izumi cries out. "Over here! I hope I'm qualified! I hope I'm qualified!"
As soon as Rei and Izumi stood with the other eight girls, the lady closes out her lottery and makes her final announcement.
"I'm sorry we have chosen our ten competitors! However, we will have another drawing later in the afternoon. Don't look down. Just give yourselves a pat on the back. At least you gave it a shot. Now give a round of applause for our ten qualified competitors!"
Despite their loss, the crowd applauded for the ten girls. Izumi and Rei gave each other an approval nod.
"May the best lady win," Rei said.
"Likewise."
"Enjoy fame while it lasts, my dear. You've just submitted your energy for Lord Pharaohmon," Felinismon said in the lady's thoughts. "This disguise worked out perfectly. Thanks to Pharaohmon's magic, I was able to render her ability to sense evil chi. She won't even suspect a thing."
xxxxx
After receiving their physical examinations, Rei and Izumi had occupied a twin dressing room.
"Whew, that was sure a close one. I can't believe they thought I looked like a college girl," Izumi said. "I mean look at me."
"I don't know. You look pretty mature for your age."
"Thanks."
"Say, what do you think about this?"
Rei comes walking out with a fiery red two-piece swimsuit with a string bikini. Her figure fit quite nicely with the swimsuit. Izumi was awed by the girl's physique.
"Wow, that looks so good, Rei. You just might win it."
"You think so? Let's see your outfit."
"Ok…"
With that said, Izumi came strutting out with a hot purple flower string ornamented bikini. Now Rei was even more shocked by Izumi's physique.
"She's supposed to be twelve years old? Did she fall behind or something? She looks so mature!"
"How do I look?"
"Great. You look great!"
"Thanks. They picked it up for me and I'm surprised they picked out a purple outfit. I guess they figured it was my favorite color. Shouldn't they be starting with the competition?"
"Yeah, let's go find out."
"Ok."
With that said, the girls placed on some robes to cover up their attires. The lady came walking up to them with a smile.
"Oh there you are girls. We're going to start off with a bikini shot. We're going to pick out the best five out of the ten."
"In an order of elimination?" Izumi asked.
"Yes. So you two better be ready. We're about to start right away."
The lady walks down towards a large room with a set up equipped with cameras and light probes. The girl's eyes glistened at the enormous set.
"Wow, this is going to be so great," Rei said. "Like I said, a best of luck to the both of us."
"Mmmhmm."
xxxxx
After an array of brilliantly sexy photo shoots of the ten ladies, the order of elimination was set in full swing. Fortunately, Rei and Izumi were among those final five.
"You looked great out there, Rei! It seems you've had some experience in this?"
"Well, I've been to a few and they were pretty crappy. This mighty actually be my chance to shine."
"Or mine."
"Maybe."
"All right, ladies. We will be having the last five walking down the aisle. Our judges will make their decision on who will be the final two. Those final two will then tell us why they've chosen to participate in this competition. This is your chance to get on cover shots ladies. For those who didn't make it, you still will be recognized and I'll recommend you to some cover girl magazines."
"This is it, Rei. What if we have to meet each other in the end?"
"Don't worry. We'll give it our best."
"I really love your positive attitude."
"For once, you're not whiny like a certain somebody I know. She could really take tips from you."
"This friend of yours. Is she about your age?"
"Yeah, her name is Usagi. Believe me, she's a good friend but she whines like a freaking kid. You're the total opposite. I never see that many girls as mature as you."
"Thanks, Rei. You know I've been making many new friends since moving from Italy. Before I came here, I simply thought everyone would make fun of my accent. I was afraid I'd never have friends. Then I met with Takuya and a group of guys. We slowly developed a group friendship. They're more like brothers if you ask me, but Takuya became a dearest friend."
"Well you have another friend as of now, Izumi. Me."
"Rei… Thanks. You never know how much this means to me."
"I'd really like to introduce you to my friends."
"I'd like that."
"Ladies, we're going to be beginning the final five competition. Remember that everyone is winner despite the results."
"We've got a competition to win," said Izumi.
"Oh yeah."
With the walk down competition completed, the final two had already become obvious. Rei and Izumi were stunned to know that they would be competing with one another in the end.
"It just had to come down to this, didn't it?" Izumi said. "We're two of the luckiest girls in Shibuya."
"You said it."
"May the best girl win?"
"Like I said many times, yes. We'll remain friends despite the outcome."
"Show 'em what you've got, Rei."
The raven-haired girl responds with a thumbs up and starts walking out onto a podium in front of a crowd of people. The crowd suddenly stunned her. She certainly wasn't expecting a crowd of sorts.
"Ladies and gentlemen! Please welcome Rei Hino! She's one of our two finalists for the Miss Shibuya Amateur Swimsuit Competition!"
The lively crowd responded with a heavy round of applause and cheers along the way. Even a couple of guys were calling out complimentary names for the college girl.
"Wow, this is just crazy…" Rei muttered.
"Please, Miss Hino. Why have you chosen to participate in this competition?"
The lady walks up to Rei with a microphone in hand, but the girl gulps nervously. She turns and sees Izumi giving her full support. Rei shunned all nervous thoughts and faced the crowd.
"I found out about this competition early this morning. My class was cancelled for the day and I needed something worthwhile to make up for my day. This turned out to be one of them. By entering myself in this competition, I want to at least live up to my dream of becoming a model, singer or even a songwriter. I went with this to at least jumpstart my career somewhere. I've had guys compliment me for my body and here I show it off."
"So, you've had this dream for a while now?"
"It's one of my prerogatives. I might go with this. After all, I'm here to make a name for myself."
"Please, give it up for Miss Rei Hino!"
Rei bowed before the crowd as a group of guys was lowering their eyes over her chest. Rei quickly takes notice of this and gives them an evil glare. The men were then shunned away as a result.
"Now for our second finalist. Please welcome Miss Izumi Orimoto!"
The blonde-haired girl comes walking out and waves to the crowd with a lively smile. The crowd was just as lively for Izumi. Rei stood several feet away and was even clapping for Izumi.
"All right! Now we've heard Rei's story, but it's your turn Izumi. Why have you chosen this competition?"
"First let me introduce myself. My name is Izumi Orimoto. I pretty much had a class cancelled and ended up finding out this competition from a friend of mine. If I hadn't come here, I wouldn't have made a new friend. This girl here managed to help me regain my confidence and her advice has helped me make it here in the finals. I'm grateful to have developed a bond and friendship with Rei. My dream is basically the same. I want to make a name for myself, but I really wanted to try out becoming a model. It sounded like fun and I could at least get on a front cover in my lifetime. I want to try to please every one of my friends and have them be proud of my future success. That's all. Thank you. I love you people!"
The crowd was now giving Izumi perhaps an even greater crowd response than that of Rei. The raven-haired girl applauded for Izumi.
"That was so touching. These two girls have decided their future professions. It's really hard to choose between these two. They have the bodies to become famous swimsuit models. You just might see them on a front cover one of these days. Oh screw that! I'm announcing these two as co-winners of our competition!"
Rei and Izumi were stunned by the announcement. They ran up to each other and hugged one another.
"I can't believe it! We've won!" Izumi exclaimed.
"I can hardly believe it! This has turned out to be one of my best days of my life!" Rei said. "Heh, wait until I tell Usagi about this."
"Now to give them their grand price!"
"Our trip to the Bahamas!" the girls said in unison.
"Close… But no cigar!"
As soon as the lady said that, she quickly rips off her disguise and reveals herself to be Felinismon. This quickly took Rei and Izumi back. The crowd was starting to flee from the theatre, but the doors were quickly shut. Felinismon turned as she waves a purple mist to put everyone except the two girls to sleep. The feline digimon turns to face them. Rei stood in front of Izumi in order to protect her.
"You've fallen to my trap, Rei Hino."
"Ok, just who are you and what do you want?!"
"I am Felinismon."
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(Digimon Profile)
(Felinismon/Ultimate-Level/Ancient Feline Digimon/Special Techniques: Feline Lash & Mistress Hypno Eye)
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"Felinismon? Another digimon?" Rei said. "Damn! I can't transform with Izumi around."
"This competition was simply a way to lure you here. I'll admit you have quite the figure to make it to the modeling business, but it's a shame your career will be short-lived."
"Short-lived?"
"Surrender your powers here or face death. It's your choice."
"Rei? What is she talking about?"
"Izumi, get out of here. This might get ugly."
"But Rei, she'll kill you!"
"Don't worry about me. I'm sort of trained to handle these kind of situations."
"But…"
"I'm grateful to be your friend, Izumi. You're a kind-hearted girl and I like that a lot. Please, go and leave us."
"Rei…"
"Please, just go."
With that said, Izumi simply nods and rushes out. Rei turns to face her new enemy, Felinismon. The feline purred and started encircling the priestess.
"It's a good thing you've sent her away. Otherwise, I would have killed that girl just for the hell of it."
This quickly angered Rei as she holds out her transformation stick. Felinismon grins at her course of action.
"Go right ahead. Let's see this power of yours."
"Nobody lays a hand on a kind-hearted girl like Izumi. I shall chastise you."
(Sailor Senshi Transformation theme plays )
"Mars Crystal Power! Make Up!"
Her Super Sailor uniform then replaced her sexy bikini attire. Rei transformed into Sailor Mars within a matter of seconds.
Izumi listened to everything that occurred and witnessed Rei's entire transformation. She was stunned beyond belief.
"Wow, I never thought I'd see it up close. I've only see the true identities of Sailor Jupiter and Venus when I was with Takuya the other day, but Rei is really Sailor Mars?!"
Suddenly, Izumi noticed her backpack was giving off a faint pink aura. She rushes over and pulls out her cell phone. She watches as it slowly reverts back into the D-Scanner. Her eyes were glistened.
"My spirit has come back to me? But how did this happen all of a sudden? Well, I can't complain."
Izumi looks back and finds Sailor Mars squaring off against Felinismon.
"I stand as the goddess of the red planet! I am Sailor Mars! In the name of Mars, I shall chastise you!"
(Sailor Senshi transformation theme ends)
"Chastise me? With your anti-evil parchments?"
"You know about my seals?"
"I know everything about you, Rei Hino. You just filled out your entire biography on the qualification list."
"Crap. Well, it doesn't matter now. You're going to die by my hand, bitch."
"Bitch? No that would be the term for a female canine. I am Felinismon. Get it right."
"Enough talk! Let's end this!"
"As you wish!"
With that said, Felinismon charges forth with her claws extracted. Sailor Mars quickly dodges out of the way and prepares for one of her patented attacks.
"Mars Fire Sni-"
Felinismon quickly cuts her off with a thunderous lash with her tail.
"Feline Lash!!"
Sailor Mars is sent skidding back across the stage. Felinismon walks over to the fallen warrior of fire. Mars holds her gut with tremendous pain overcoming her.
"Aw, did I make a boo-boo on that pretty little face of yours? My apologies. Here, let me make it all better."
Felinismon extracts her claws and slashes across Mars' face. Huge scratch marks formed with trickles of blood dropping. Sailor Mars suppressed all pain excruciating throughout her being.
"No! I can't let Rei get killed out there! Rei! Help is on the way!" Izumi calls out.
("With the Will" plays)
Izumi holds out her D-Scanner and scans it across her hand to activate her evolution powers.
"Execute!! Spirit Evolution!!"
With that said, the girl's bikini wear was ripped away and her body became digital. She was then infused with the body armor of her human spirit evolved form. In place of Izumi is a fairy-like being with a lavender bikini-like get up, large boots, a pair of fairy wings on her back, purple hair with a pair of bangs coming down her face and a visor which covers her eyes. She jumps down and delivers a kick. The warrior then calls out her official human spirit name.
"Fairymon!!"
Felinismon turned as Fairymon came flying out from the shadows. Fairymon was fortunate enough to deliver a kick to the feline's face. Sailor Mars looks up at Fairymon.
"A digimon has come to help me? She must be another one of Agunimon's comrades…"
"Sailor Mars, are you okay?" Fairymon asked.
"Yeah, for the time being."
"Don't worry. You recover from your wounds. I'll take this bitch."
Fairymon flies out to do battle with Felinismon. The ultimate was pretty much forced to go on the defense against Fairymon's relentless assault.
"Her voice sounds familiar. She sounds just like Izumi. Could she be Izumi?"
Fairymon jumps up and delivers a spinning kick, which managed to stagger Felinismon back.
"If she is indeed Izumi, I'm going to get off my ass and help her out! We've just become friends and I'm not about to let some cat bitch end it. Hang in there, Izumi. Help is on the way!"
("With the Will" ends)
Suddenly, Felinismon had just about had enough of Fairymon's assault and decides to end it right away. The feline lashes out a whip and wraps it around Fairymon's neck. The fairy digimon struggles under the feline's deadly whip.
"Get ready to die, fairy. Just give it up. You'll never become a Queen like I am."
"Oh and is that how you and Pharaohmon managed to get yourselves some? I see how it works… You earned your spot top by sleeping your way to the top…"
"How dare such a brat like yourself tell that to a mature woman such as myself! You're going to die right here. I'm going to enjoy bathing in the pool of your own blood…"
"Sailor Mars… I'm sorry…"
Sailor Mars runs out in order to seize Felinismon's stranglehold on Fairymon.
"Hang in there, Izumi. I'm coming. Even if you're not her, then I'd like to thank you for helping her escape."
Just as Felinismon was about to finish off Fairymon, a rose-like whip lashes out and catches Felinismon off guard. The feline cries out which allowed Fairymon to deliver a spinning heel kick to the feline.
Sailor Mars catches Fairymon and rolls away from the scene. Felinismon looks up to find the source of the rose whip.
"Was that him? Tuxedo-" Sailor Mars thought
"Who dares scratch my delicate hand?"
"That would be me," a sly male voice speaks out.
Walking out from the shadows is a teenage boy with bright long red hair, a purple school uniform, and green emerald eyes. In his hand was a rose and he sniffs it. Felinismon was taken back by this mystery man's sudden appearance.
Sailor Mars' eyes were now shaped into hearts and it looked as if she was gazing upon the man of her dreams.
"Sailor Mars?"
"Oh, what a hunk…"
Fairymon helps Sailor Mars to her feet. Mars couldn't help but keep her glare on the red-haired teen.
"He saved our lives," Fairymon said. "I wonder who he is? What makes him think he could stand up to a monster like that?"
"I don't know, but I'm definitely rooting for him," Mars stated.
"I've got to admit. He is definitely a cutie."
"Cease this attack, it's useless," the male said.
"Identity yourself, intruder! Don't you see I'm busy here!"
"Yes, I see you're on a tight schedule. Oh and how rude of me, but allow me to introduce myself. I'm Kurama. Care to taste a lash of my Rose Whip?"
"Kurama, huh? Bah, who cares! You shall die for interfering with my affairs! Feline Lash!"
(Random Yu Yu Hakusho battle theme plays)
Felinismon leaps out and attempts to take Kurama out with her devastating tail lash. Kurama leaps up and whips out his signature rose weapon. Just as the feline was about to slash Kurama, he responds with a lash of his Rose Whip.
"ROSE WHIP!!"
Both Kurama and Felinismon landed on the ground without a single scratch. Felinismon simply snickered and turned to face Kurama.
(Random theme ends)
"Even your Rose Whip was worth crap."
A slight grin forms on Kurama's face.
"Heh, don't be too sure."
"What?!"
Suddenly, Kurama saw a large cut form across her chest. It was then tainted with her own blood. Felinismon wipes the trickles off her chest and growls deeply.
"Damn you! You cut me you bastard!"
"My such derogatory language. You call yourself a lady?"
"You're the one to talk! How dare you cut a lady!"
"You're the one who attacked these ladies. You're no match for me. Cease this attack, unless you want another lash of my Rose Whip."
Felinismon put one arm back and started to gather a sphere of dark energy. Kurama turns to face Fairymon and Sailor Mars.
"Are you two doing alright?"
"We're ecstatic," they replied in unison.
"That's good to know. It's best I take my leave now."
"Where are you going? The fine is just about to get started!" Felinismon screams out.
Kurama turns around as Felinismon forces the dark sphere into Kurama's chest. He is sent staggering back, which allowed Felinismon the opportunity to begin her relentless attack.
"Don't you ever hit a lady, again! Ever! Ever!"
Sailor Mars could only look on with lingering anger. Thoughts were now running through her mind as she watched Felinismon assault Kurama relentlessly.
"That bitch was toying with one of my dreams! How dare she meddle in my affairs! You never mess with one person's dreams. Felinismon, I don't care who the hell you associate yourself with! I'm not about to let you step and spit all over the dreams of others. It's time I show you a little thing called respect…"
Suddenly, Fairymon looked over to Sailor Mars and notices her outfit emitting a bright red aura. Even Mars was taken back. Felinismon ceased her attack and watched Sailor Mars in a bask of radiant red light.
"What is the meaning of this?"
"I feel a great power surge coming from that girl," Kurama said. "By the way, you left yourself wide open."
With that said, Kurama shook off all the pain and wraps his rose thorns all over Felinismon. Unable to escape the predicament, Felinismon found herself in a tight spot.
Sailor Mars stares over at Felinismon with an overwhelming surge of power and anger.
"I can't escape!"
"That's right. I've rendered you completely helpless. One false move and you could very well kiss your life goodbye. You see those thorns? If you attempt to struggle, they will penetrate through you and kill you in the process. I'm afraid that's not such a wonderful way to end you're life now, don't you agree?"
"He's right and that girl looks like she's about to ascend. I can't do anything to save myself! My strength has completely left me!"
"Mars…" Fairymon managed to mutter.
"It's time to show you why they call me the Goddess of the Red Planet…"
As soon as she said that, her rod changes into a different model with the Mars symbol at the center of it. She remembers this same rod and it was the one Sailor Moon used to transform into Eternal Sailor Moon. Now Mars was beginning to get the idea.
"Hey, Felinismon. I hope you've reserved yourself a tombstone. Mars Eternal Make up!"
Sailor Mars found herself basked in ray of crimson light. A view of Planet Mars appears in the background with shots of meteors showering around the planet. Mars' new outfit was white with red-purple distinctions. A heart emblem formed on her brooch with angel wings. Her tiara was also equipped with angel wings. Embedded on her back was a pair of large angel-like wings. She was now an embodiment of the protective goddess of Mars, despite what mythology stated otherwise.
Sailor Mars found herself in her new outfit and new power surging through her body. She took her rod and forms it into flaming sword. Her eyes were focused on Felinismon.
"Wow, I want an outfit like that," Fairymon stated. "I think it's time to turn up the heat! Fairymon slide evolution!!"
Fairymon underwent her transformation from her human spirit form and into her more powerful beast form. She was now tall, warrior with blue hair, a lavender semi-skimpy outfit, a facemask concealing her mouth and a pair of eagle-like wings widened on her back.
"Shutumon!!"
Felinismon found herself in the line of fire. Surrounding her were three warriors ready to dispatch her at any given opportunity. That time was now.
"This one's for that Izumi girl!" Shutumon exclaimed. "Hurricane Hail!"
Shutumon sends out a powerful gust of wind that knocked back the rose thorns surrounding Felinismon. The feline is sent flying back, but Kurama was there to catch up to her.
"My turn!"
Kurama throws a seed that quickly grows into a rose thorn bush. Kurama instantly picks out numerous of flowers and dispatches them all over Felinismon's body. She screams out as massive cuts formed all over her body.
Eternal Sailor Mars wields her flaming sword and leaps up into the air. Felinismon looks up and her eyes lay frozen.
"Never mess with a woman's dreams!" Sailor Mars cries out. "Mars Flame Saber!"
With that said, the warrior of fire comes down and slashes through Felinismon's entire body. The feline stood frozen for a moment until her body started breaking down. Kurama's rose thorns had done plenty of damage and thus allowed Mars to capitalize. Eternal Sailor Mars turns and blows a kiss to her defeated adversary.
"Sweet dreams…"
In an instant, Felinismon was reduced into a pile of ashes. Eternal Sailor Mars fell to her knees and was heavily panting. Shutumon rushes over to her.
"Sailor Mars! Are you okay?"
"Yeah, it's just my new power has exhausted me… Don't worry. I'll be fine…"
"Looks like my job here is finished," Kurama said. "I must make my exit…"
"Wait! Before you go…" the Sailor's voice calls out.
"Yes?"
"Thank you. We couldn't have won without you, Kur-"
"Kurama is my name. Trust me there's a lot more of those creatures where that came from."
"You know something about these creatures? Do you know anything more on Pharaohmon?"
"I have no further detail, but you best watch you're back. We shall meet again."
Kurama starts walking out through the backdoor. He left the girls wondering if they'll ever see him again.
"You think we can trust this guy?" Shutumon asked.
"Yeah. Though, I sense that he's not really human."
"What do you mean?"
"Just call it a hunch. Now let's go find Izumi."
"She's waiting outside of this theatre. I told her to find a good hiding place until the fighting ends."
"Good. I better go check up on her."
"I should be leaving here."
"You're allies with Agunimon, are you?"
"Yes."
"Send him my thanks."
"Will do."
The females headed out through different direction as the audience started coming to their senses. As they awoke, they found nothing but a pile of devastation in their wake.
A janitor entered for his clean-up shift. He stopped and gaped at the mess. "Wow, looks like somebody has a wild part!"
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Now de-transformed from her Sailor Mars form, Rei was running down the halls in search of Izumi. She turned another corner and found Izumi grabbing an energy drink from a drink machine.
"Izumi! There you are!"
"Rei! You're all right! What just happened back there?"
"You missed quite a fight! Felinismon was about to attack me until this fairy warrior saved my life. Then she was aided by Sailor Mars and some strange guy with red hair."
"Man, I missed it?! I wish I could have been there."
"That Fairymon claims to know you."
"Yeah, I met her just as soon as I hightailed it out of there. She led me here to remain safe."
"I'm very grateful for her."
"But tell me about this red-haired guy…"
"He was quite the hunk. I'll tell you that, but he used these rose whips that put a heavy smack down on that monster and Sailor Mars turns into some sort of super angel. She wastes that cat with an awesome looking flame sword."
"It's too bad I've already seen her transformation. But you know what? My newest friend is a Sailor warrior. This is so awesome. Rei, you were awesome back there and that guy was sure cute. Not as cute as Takuya, but definitely a looker."
"So you think we'll ever get a chance on the front cover? I doubt it since this competition was bogus."
"Actually, we can send our photos to the nearest magazine companies. I think we'll end up having our photos posted."
"But I'm still super pissed that this competition was a fake."
"One more question, Rei. What did that cat mean by taking your powers?"
"Um… well, you see… She actually thought I was Sailor Mars! Don't you just find it hilarious? Me? Sailor Mars? Not a billion years!"
"Yeah that is just not right… Even though you truly are her."
The girls simply laughed it up as more thoughts were lingering through Rei's mind. She looks back to Kurama and his assault on Felinismon.
"Just who is this guy associated with? He helped us defeat Felinismon, but where did he come from. Plus, I sensed a weird vibe. He's definitely not human, but I sense a demonic presence within him. Could he actually be a demon? I better keep my eye out on him."
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Walking out from the building he had entered, Kurama walked through the crowd as several police cars were rushing to the scene. The red-haired demon turns and finds a teenage boy. This boy has a green school uniform on along with slicked-back hair. Kurama gives a nod to the teen.
"Yusuke. The forces are getting stronger. You know what we must do. We have to contact Hiei and Kuwabara."
"You bet. It's time to kick some serious ass."
The boy named Yusuke pops his knuckles at the sheer thought of getting a piece of the action.
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Shinjuku.
Lance was just about to leave the market place as he felt a disturbance. He felt Felinismon's spirit energy vanish in an instant.
"What?! Felinismon was done in by three powers? One of which is so unfamiliar to me. However, this new power is not that of a human's but a demon rather. Meh, losing Felinismon is no great loss. Those fools don't realize that a cat has nine lives. Felinismon shall be revived. Though, she did fail to steal that girl's energy. As a result, she has ascended into a new, stronger form. Eternal Sailor Mars, huh? And another child gains the power of the legendary warriors. Rather than just whine over this, I'm ecstatic. With more powerful warriors aligning, I shall increase my forces to buy more time. Little did they realize that my true form can regain its strength naturally. Stealing powers is a nice addition, but what's the point if my soldiers can't get it right. In the end, these heroes of justice will ultimately screw themselves. As soon as Felinismon is revived, I can put my sights on this Rika girl and begin to torment her feeble mind."
With that said, a sick grin forms on Lance's face and he disappears through the crowd.
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Matsuda Residence
Laying peacefully on his bed, Takato was recovering from the wounds he received the other day. Guilmon lumbered about with a tray of soup.
"How about some soup, Takato? You're mom says you need some."
"Thanks, Guilmon. By the way, has Henry stopped by any chance?"
"No, but I was checking through you're email and it seems Henry sent you a message."
"A message?"
"Take a look. I opened it for you."
Takato slowly walks out of bed and sits on his chair to read Henry's email message. It was a forward message that Yugi had originally sent. Takato felt much better to know that Yugi wished him a speedy recovery.
"That Yugi kid is such a nice guy, but I wonder about that Millennium Puzzle of his. Does a certain mystical force take him over and help guide him?"
"I don't know, but his voice changes."
"Very observant. Anyway, once I recover from these injuries, we'll be back in action. You can count on it."
"We'll pay that bad monkey back for causing pain to our friends. I promise you, Takato."
Takato responds with an approving nod. He looks back to the final moments of the last battle involving Babimon. One word now crosses Takato's mind: Revenge.
"I just hope Rika isn't taking this too hard. It's not her fault. I couldn't let that creep attempt to slay her."
"Don't worry. Remember what Renamon said? Rika simply needs some time alone."
"Yeah, but I can't help but worry for her. Rika, it's not your fault…"
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Nonaka Residence
Rika sat outside her family's home and threw a couple of pebbles into the pond. She tried not to think about the final scenes of the battle. She felt guilt of letting Gallantmon end up being on the short end of a massacre at the hands of Babimon.
"Why did I just stand there? I couldn't even do anything… Takato… Am I not cut out to being an ally? Should I just quit?"
"Whatever you do, don't quit," Renamon said. "You simply were in a state of shock. If we had interfered, Babimon would still have slaughtered us. Our actions still would have not saved Gallantmon."
Rika simply did not answer back. This was unlike the redhead for not talking back to others in an aggressive manner. She simply felt defeated in her own view.
"Maybe you should just quit…"
Rika quickly sat up as a dark voice spoke through her mind. She looked around for the source of the voice. Renamon was even concerned for her partner's well being.
"What's the matter, Rika?"
"I heard a voice."
"Where?"
"You failed to save your comrade, Rika Nonaka. You call yourself a true friend? You're nothing but a disappointment. You were a disappointment back then and you still are a disappointment."
"I'm not a disappointment!"
"Rika? What are you saying? Whoa re you talking to?"
"You were never cut out to be a Digimon Tamer. Quit while you still can. You'll only end up losing you're friends in the process. Look where it got the one you call Takato. He nearly died. Had my servant not been distracted, he would have slain him and his weakling partner in an instant. You simply can't admit the fact that you cling onto you're friends in order to maintain you're status as a strong Tamer. Without them, you'll simply be a forgotten soul."
"No… You're lying… You're Pharaohmon, aren't you? Why don't you come out and face me you coward?!"
"Pharaohmon?! Has he found a way to linger into people's thoughts? Whatever you do, don't listen to him, Rika. He's simply trying to toy with you're mind."
"Here's a thought. Why don't you just simply end it all?"
"End it all?"
"End you're pathetic life. You're absolutely useless to begin with. Do you're friends a favor and disappear from the face of existence. Kill yourself and if you can't muster the courage, I'll be more than happy to oblige."
"Leave me alone! You won't force me to end my life!"
"Rika! Don't listen to him! You're better than that."
"Make the right choice, Rika. I know you will make it…"
As soon as Pharaohmon ended his telepathic message, Rika fell to her knees and was panting heavily. The heartless monster had just left his mark and managed to break through Rika's mental barrier.
"Rika!"
"I'm… useless? Am I really useless?"
Pharaohmon has left his mark on Rika. She wonders whether or not she is still considered useful for the Digimon Tamers. What decision shall she make? Sailor Mars has reached a new level of power and Izumi regains her spirit. What about these new allies? Kurama and Yusuke seek to take a course of action. All of this shall come to a head.
(Sailor Moon Sailor Stars Ending theme "Kaze mo Sora mo, Kitto" play)
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(Preview)
Takato: Hey, everyone! It's me, the goggle head himself! Rika questions whether or not she's fit to be a Digimon Tamer. That Pharaohmon is such an unforgiving creep! Nobody dares to break up our friendship!
Kazu: Hey! I finally get to make my grand debut!
Kenta: Don't forget about me!
Lance: Felinismon, I see you've finally be revived. Now watch how a mission shal be completed. Behold my next incarnated warrior! Arise, Aspmon! This snake digimon will help me locate the Sailor Senshi of love.
Aspmon: Sailor Venus! Surrender you're power to Pharaohmon.
Sailor Venus: Ha, as if! Since Rei can gain an Eternal form, so can I!
Tomoki: This looks like a job for Chakmon!
Takato: Plus Guilmon, Guardromon and Terriermon get a piece of the action!
Yusuke: Mind if I get some of this ass clown?
Terriermon: Who the heck are you?!
Henry: But where's Rika?!
Yami: Yugi, Pharaohmon's forces will get stronger by the day. We must head back to Shinjuku as soon as possible.
Yugi: Agreed.
Joey: Next episode is entitled…
The Allied Forces of Chakmon, Sailor Venus and Yusuke Arrive! Where is Rika Nonaka?
Takato: Don't you miss it!
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SSJ4T: Before I start rambling, let me just make this Japanese-English name listing clear…
Shutumon: Zephrymon
Chakmon: Kumamon
Kaze mo Sora mo, Kitto: The Wind and the Sky, Surely
SSJ4T: Now that we have that out of the way, I hope that chapter was worth the wait. I'm sorry I had to hold out on this fic and I'll get to work on the D-Frontier chapter. By the way, I based that Flame Saber attack for Eternal Sailor Mars from the Flaming Swordsman himself. I kind of figured it would be a kick ass weapon for Rei since she is the Senshi of Fire. And Eternal Sailor Mars is not fan-based, at least I don't think. Could anyone please point that out for me? I'd appreciate it.
Coral: We finally get an appearance from Kurama and it looks like Yusuke will be coming to kick some ass next time. That Pharaohmon is such a creep for messing with Rika.
SSJ4T: I've got to build up on the suspense. That's what this fic needs. It's not all about the fighting you know. For anyone new to Yu Yu Hakusho, you can simply visit w. You'll get a better idea of who Yusuke, Kurama, Kuwabara and Hiei are. Oh and I know there was a lack of Yugi and his friends. Don't worry, they'll be regaining their roles. I'm just using this time to develop the other anime characters. It's a tough call, but somebody has got to do it.
Coral: Question, will there be a duel tournament?
SSJ4T: Most likely yeah. It will probably happen during the middle of this series, but it will take a while. Anyway, I hope you thoroughly enjoyed this chapter. There will be plenty of more where that came from. Until then, peace!