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, all! I hope all of you had a great New Years! It's back to school for most of us, but don't be bummed out. I've managed to whip up another exciting chapter!
Coral: Whew, and here Iyour was going to go into depression.
SSJ4T: You don't even go to school, so why are you complaining?!
Coral: Why would a saiyan warrior want to go to school? It's pointless.
SSJ4T: Well, if you say so. I'd like to thank Max Acorn for letting us crash at his Christmas party! You're the man! Al right, that's enough of my rambling. Let's get this fic started! Here's to a better 2004! Cheers!
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(Digimon Frontier Opening "Fire" plays)
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The Allied Forces of Chakmon, Sailor Venus and Yusuke Arrive! Where is Rika Nonaka?
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Shinjuku/Nonaka Residence
Walking out from her shrine home, Rika holds her head painfully after receiving the terrifying message from Pharaohmon. She was put into a position where she might be forced to depart from the Tamers. Pharaohmon was taking advantage of her vulnerable frame of mind.
"Leave me alone! You won't tell me to leave my friends! Show yourself, Pharaohmon!"
Despite her agonizing screams, they did nothing more than arouse Pharaohmon further. Renamon appears before Rika and attempts to restrain her partner.
"Rika! Don't give in to Pharaohmon. He's only forcing you to do this! Even if you were to leave the group, he will still torment your mind."
"Renamon… Why is he doing this to me?"
"There's a good possibility that he was watching that battle with Babimon."
"But we didn't even see him. How can you be sure he was even around to witness that event?"
"He might have cloaked himself in a disguise to prevent us from sensing his presence. If he hadn't masked his aura, I would easily track him at that very moment. He's merely toying with you, Rika. Do not give into him, Rika."
"Oh, Renamon…"
"Do not give in, Rika."
The red-hair looks down at the concrete below and smashes her fist down. Rika winced as a cut formed on her knuckles. He ignored the pain and continued to walk down the street. Renamon was determined to help Rika regain her self confidence.
"I'm not about to give up, Rika. I will get you to see the truth. You are not at fault for Takato's injuries. Please realize that."
With that said, Renamon follows out her partner in hopes of stopping her from committing any unnecessary action. Rika's mind was drifted with Pharaohmon tormenting her very judgment. She was left to either end her life as Pharaohmon said or to overcome her grief. Rika was left with a very easy choice, but she made it quite difficult for herself. If she was a true Tamer, she has to show some courage and put a stop to Pharaohmon's tormenting ways.
All Renamon can do is help Rika make that decision. It was to live to fight or die in shame.
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Elsewhere within the city, a grade school boy with spiked-up, brown hair with a green cap. He was wearing a black t-shirt with a yellow cross symbol on the front with a pair of brown khakis and tennis shoes. The boy gives off an arrogant smirk and turned to face another boy. This one has blue hair with a pair of glasses. He wore a grey shirt with a red t-shirt underneath. He too was wearing a form of khaki pants.
"Yo, Kenta! Where the heck have you been? Taking a nap?" the boy with the green tennis visor cap remarked. "You just missed another duel! You should have seen these kids put the whooping on some old guys!"
"I missed it? Remind me to never sleep in again."
"You're such a slug, Kenta. What's keeping Takato? Doesn't he realize I hate waiting?"
"Maybe he slept in too. He, Henry and Rika were in a pretty tough fight over the weekend."
"From what Henry told me, that has have been pretty rough. I don't know many digimon who were able to take even Gallantmon down. Talk about hardcore."
"Speaking of which, where's Guardromon?"
"Hmph. Look behind you."
Kenta turned to find a mechanical, machine with a drill on it's front armor letting little kids ride on his back. The boy merely chuckled, which didn't set well for Kazu.
"At least the kids like the big lug," Kenta said.
"He's embarrassing me."
Suddenly, a tiny, pink creature comes flying out from under Kenta's shirt. This animal has a pair of tiny angel wings, a heart emblem on it's chest, and green eyes.
"Pipi! Pipi!"
"Oh, I didn't even know you were there, Marine Angemon. You little sneak."
"Dude, that thing is so small I can just about eat him."
"Hey, leave him alone. He maybe small but he got us out of jam by letting us crossover through the D-Reaper. He's a mega after all"
"Yeah, but I'd say even Henry's sister can beat him up."
"Don't listen to him, Marine Angemon. He's just jealous that I'm partners with a mega," Kenta whispered to his petite partner.
"I heard that. You can't whisper behind my back!"
"Hey guys!" a boy's voice calls out. "Did I keep you waiting?"
Kazu and Kenta turned to find Takato and Guilmon rushing down the street. Kazu simply put his foot down and put his hand out in front of the goggle boy.
"You kept us waiting, Takato. Anyway, that's not important."
"My mom tried keeping me home," Takato said. "So I pretty much convinced my dad if I could go out."
"Dads are always so convincing," Kenta said. "My mom doesn't even let me go out when I'm feeling good."
"That's pretty sad," Kazu replied. "So, tell us, Takato. How's the injuries. Henry told me everything."
"Well, I'm not completely recovered. Guilmon is still reeling from those blows, but we should be fine. I was just completely overwhelmed by the fact that an ultimate defeated a mega."
"You're telling me. This digimon sounds like one tough mother," Kenta said. "You should have told us to come and help you guys."
"Trust me, even Guardromon and Marine Angemon wouldn't have made a difference," Takato said. "This creep was able to put down our Gallantmon form and destroy our lance. To be perfectly honest, we're going to need a heavy load in order to beat this Pharaohmon."
"Which is why we're willing to lend you hand, chumley. We survived the D-Reaper. We'll manage to squeeze through this predicament," said Kazu. "As long as I'm at your side, we can't possibly lose!"
"Aren't you going a little carried away?" Kenta muttered. "You sure do seem full of yourself."
"What are you saying? Aren't you going to support me? We're here for Takato!"
"I know, but we can't underestimate this new enemy. If Gallantmon was beaten, then we're in big trouble."
"By the way, I did Henry tell me about another group of digimon. They sound like a new group of allies. Have any idea who they maybe?"
"To be honest Kazu, I have no idea who they are. However, they did help us in Shibuya. I didn't see any partners by their sides. They must be a group of digimon warriors who don't require the use of partners. They looked really awesome!"
"Plus, we had help from Yugi Muto and his duel monsters! They were really real!" Guilmon exclaimed.
"Real duel monsters?" Kenta and Kazu asked. "Whoa! Fill us in on everything!"
"All I can say is that Yugi's become a friend of mine," Takato said. "We met during the weekend after we fought off a group of Scrabmon. Hey, are you guys even listening?"
Takato had now just realized that Kazu and Kenta were huddled together in a corner. The news had put them in anticipated excitement.
"Did you hear that, Kenta? He's met THE Yugi Muto! I can hardly believe it," whispered Kazu. "If this is true, then we're definitely going to lend Takato a hand."
"You just want to help Takato just to meet Yugi," Kenta said. "I know what you're planning."
"But we'll finally meet Yugi Muto. Don't you want to meet him?"
"Sure, but at the expense of our friend?"
Kenta quickly had a devious thought and nods approvingly to Kazu. The boys turned to face Takato and Guilmon with grins.
"You can count us in. We're with you, Takato."
"Wow, really? Thanks guys."
"Heh. Soon I'll get my chance to duel THE Yugi Muto," Kazu thought. "First, I've conquered digimon dueling and now it's onto duel monsters."
"I hope to get this autograph," said Kenta.
The two fanboys chuckled to themselves, until Takato quickly cut off their sudden day dreaming.
"I also forgot to mention that we've meet the Sailor Senshi in Shibuya," the goggle boy stated.
"Wow, I wish I could go on a date with one of those girls," said Kazu. "That Sailor Jupiter chick is hot."
"You think so? That Sailor Venus is sure a cutie," Kenta said.
"Aren't you guys going a little overboard here? You guys are too young to fantasize about stuff like that," Takato said.
"Oh, like you have any dream girls!" spat Kazu. "Tell me. Did they kick some ass like the reporters always claim?"
"They sure did, but not enough to put down that monkey," said Takato. "Right, Guilmon?"
"Those pretty girls were shooting off these flashy moves," Guilmon said. "Plus, they were very cute."
"See? Even ol' dinomon agrees with me," Kazu said.
"Oh, c'mon guys! That's not important!' Takato exclaimed.
"Sure it is. Right, Kenta?"
"Yeah. Since you've meet the Sailor Senshi and Yugi Muto in one place, we have every right to know the detail."
"Don't these guys ever give up? What the heck am I suppose to say? All I can think about is Rika. I hope she's doing okay. She did take it pretty hard."
"We're never going to get anything out of him, Kenta. Anyway, the reason I wanted you come out was so I can show you a new game shop," Kenta said.
"There's a new game shop in town?" Takato asked.
"Where the heck have you been living in? Under a rock?" Kenta remarked. "They just opened it a week ago. We didn't know about it until the day after it was open. We didn't want to tell you right away. Kazu and I had to check it out first. Let us say that it's simply awesome."
"You know that there's duel monsters cards, right?" Kazu asked.
"Yeah, and? Are they coming out with newer, advanced cards?"
"No, but that would be pretty neat. It's a game shop based on Dungeon Dice monsters!"
"Yeah, I've heard and seen those before," Takato said. "I just never had a chance to play it. Are they worth it?"
"To be honest, it's a pretty complicating game from what I've been told," said Kazu. "I know that there's another Dice Monsters game shop in Domino City."
"That's the first one ever established," said Kenta. "This Duke Devilin guy just started to expand his game shop locations."
"I say we go check it out," said Kazu. "You might want to give Guilmon a disguise so we don't cause a scene."
"Oh yeah. You're right."
"When am I ever wrong?"
"Just about every single time," Kenta muttered.
"I heard that, brainaic."
"You might want to give Guardromon a disguise too. It looks like he's good with kids."
Kazu turned to find his partner still lying on his back with a pile of children. The children giggled in unison as the machine digimon rocked back and forth.
"Yay! Piggy back ride!" Guardromon shouted.
With that said, Kazu smacks himself across his face with his hand. He then let out a depressing sigh.
"Guardromon, when are you ever going to act your age?"
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Shibuya
The streets were just as congested as ever. People were either going in or out from their assigned work schedules, which happened to be a pain in the ass. However, the children were relieved after a long school day. Their main idea for a perfect after school activity was going out to play. There were others who used their free time to play a game of duel monsters. Among those many hapless kids was none other than Tomoki.
The youngest member of the Legendary Warriors was shuffling through his card deck. H had hoped another boy had come by to challenge him. He had just won a Polymerization card and a Metal Morph card to his personal deck.
"These will definitely boost up my Red Eyes Black Dragon. All I need is an actual Red Eyes Metal Dragon card. That way I can actually use it. Hmm, but I'll need more than just this Red Eyes. I know plenty of kids with a better deck than I do. Maybe I can win a Jinzo from Misho."
Tomoki puts his cards into a glass casing and places it inside his pockets. He looks out towards a group of children storming off and gossiping over the newest fad known as 'Dungeon Dice'.
"Dungeon Dice is here!" the fanboys exclaimed in unison.
"What? Dungeon Dice monsters is already here? Hey, kid! Do you know when Dungeon Dice monsters just came out?"
The boy turns and answers Tomoki's question.
"Yeah. It's over in Shinjuku. We're just heading down over there now. The game shop just came in last week."
"You only knew about it since now?"
"I only heard about it from my brother. If you can get there early, I think they're giving away free Dungeon Dice sets. But you better hurry."
"Cool! You can count me in. Hmmm, I wonder if I should tell Takuya about this. Nah, that can wait. I've been waiting for Dungeon Dice to come out. If I can already master duel monsters, then Dungeon Dice shouldn't be that bad. Look out Duke Devilin, you're looking at the next ultimate game master!"
With that said, the confident boy rushes off with the crowd in hopes of receiving free Dungeon Dice sets before supplies last. It looks like Shinjuku has another fad other than Duel Monsters, Digimon and Pokemon. However, would it be enough to topple these popular juggernauts?
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Shinjuku
Deep within the park forests, an anonymous figure was watching Rika moping through his viewing orb. A sadistic grin forms on his face.
"I see Rika Nonaka hasn't realized the true error of her ways. Killing her now won't do me any good. I'd rather simply kick back and watch her squirm in agony. She'll breakdown eventually, yet she's a lot more stubborn that I previously realized."
"My lord…" a familiar feminine voice spoke out.
"Ah, Felinismon. I see my dark magic has allowed you to revamp yourself. Feeling good as new?"
Walking out from the shadows is a newly revived Felinismon. She has Pharaohmon to thank for this since he has given her the ability to escape death nine times. As of now, Felinismon is now down to her eight lives. Lance turns and gives her an approving nod.
"Are you feeling up for a new task?"
"Anything you desire, my lord. I won't let my arrogance overcome me," she replied.
"Is that so? I say you should take it easy. I have another servant out to do my bidding?"
"Another servant? Don't you trust me? You actually don't think I'll succeed on this assignment?"
"You let your guard down the last time."
"But that boy with the rose whip interfered and..."
"That is enough. It really doesn't matter who gets in your way, you will not fail me. We can't afford to have anymore failures and that I why I summoned Aspmon to do my bidding."
"Aspmon? You mean to tell me that you've chosen that repulsive reptile over a beauty such as myself?"
"Unlike you, Aspmon has always carried out his orders. He doesn't carry a shred of arrogance like you."
"I can't believe this! He's actually chosen that backstabber over myself? Who do you think you are?"
"You question my position? There's really no point by keeping your opinions to yourself. I can easily read your mind. You should have realized that by day one."
"My lord, forgive me."
"Aspmon might not be trustworthy, but he's skilled at what he does best: assassinating his enemy without a shred of remorse."
"Any report on Babimon, Lord Pharaohmon? I have not heard a word from that mindless fool."
"He's undercover as we speak. He's made his way into a town known as Domino City. From there, he and squad of Scrabmon will search out for the one who carries the item known as the Millennium Puzzle."
"Yugi Muto is his name, am I right?"
"Yes and they shall take that item to help revitalize my sleeping power. I yearn for the day I bring chaos in this world once I ascend to full power. That is what I've been hoping."
"But there is more than just world domination behind your plan, yes?"
"That is for me to know and for you to keep out. I have my reasons and they're greater than just world domination. Just as how those Sovereign fools attempted to humiliate me. I was destined to watch over the Digital World, but they took away my power and authority. They will regret their mistake."
Felinismon took a glimpse over the viewing orb and saw an image of a depressed Rika. For some unknown reason, Felinismon was beginning to show a little remorse for the girl.
"So, I see you've taken a glance at our latest victim."
"Huh? This girl?"
"Yes, for you see this is the girl who aligns with the boy who is able to bio-merge with the Guilmon."
"You mean that boy and his digimon who have merged into Gallantmon? The one who was defeated by Babimon?"
"Yes and that boy is still reeling from that defeat. I doubt he wants another piece of Babimon after that last encounter."
"Nobody in their right mind would dare challenge that beast. He scares even myself."
"Just see it that you never oppose him, Felinismon. Now how else should I torment this poor girl?"
"I have a suggestion. Why don't we simply focus on our main task?"
"I suppose you're right. Aspmon is searching out for those children and their digimon. Once he gets rid of them, I won't have to worry about them getting in our way. We can put our focus on stealing the Sailor Senshi's power sources and Yugi's Millennium Puzzle. Those excessive powers should be enough to awaken my hidden strength and restore my body to the way it was meant to be."
"I've just received word from Aspmon. He's targeted the location of that boy and a group of his friends."
"Excellent. Let us allow Aspmon to handle this. He's more than enough to completing this simple task."
Felinismon faces Lance with an assuring glare and turns back to observe the viewing orb. An image of Aspmon is shown through the orb.
xxxxx
The new Dungeon Dice Monster game shop stood at the center of a strip center near the food and flea markets. Takato, Kenta and Kazu had just arrived in time to find a group of kids crowding around the entrance.
"Crap! We got here too late! Now we'll have to fight through this crowd!" Kazu exclaimed.
"I told you we shouldn't have stopped by that milk shake stand," Kenta said.
"Hey, I couldn't help it if I wanted some milk shakes. Besides, it's not that cro-"
Just as the boy was about to finish his sentence, another crowd comes rushing out from down the street. Kazu simply wanted to cry for jinxing himself.
"Next time, don't say anything at all," Takato said. "You just jinxed yourself. It's ok to come out, Guilmon. You're disguise works every time."
Guilmon came walking out with a brown coat, a pair of shades and tennis shoes. He was well disguised, except for that fact that his tail kept sticking out from behind. Takato hunched over to cover the dino's tail.
"I really wish my tail wasn't so long."
"I shouldn't have drawn you such a long tail. That's a big mistake on my part."
"Um, Kazu. Is this disguise good enough?"
Kazu snickered over towards his partner. Guardromon was wearing a large FUBU jersey along with a pair of shades and a backwards cap. To go along with his attire, there is a golden chain wrapped around his neck. Guardromon was the ultimate hip hop master personified.
"Sure. You're the ultimate hip hop master! Now let's get going! We don't want another crowd to beat us to the punch."
"I really don't get this hip hop genre," Guardromon said.
"It's part of pop culture, though I'm no big rap fan," Kenta said.
"C'mon, you slow pokes! They're giving away free Dungeon Dice sets to the first 150 customers! I think we're about the last of those customers!" Kazu calls out.
"Hang on a minute!" the others exclaimed.
As soon as the boys walked inside the game shop, a cloaked figure watched on with a pair of reptilian eyes locked on to the boys. The figure slightly hissed under his breath and walks towards the game shop. He was just about to enter until a boy with a large orange hat inadvertently bumps into him. The mysterious cloaked being looks down to find Tomoki bowing his head in respect.
"I'm very sorry, mister. I should show more courtesy to my elders."
The figure simply hissed and pushes the boy back. Tomoki grunted out of frustration towards his rude behavior.
"That was uncalled for, mister. Plus, I even apologized!"
Tomoki walks inside the game shop to find an incredible array of Dungeon Dice merchandise. It had everything associated with Dungeon Dice Monsters, including the popular game sets and even t-shirts.
"Wow, this Duke Devilin is going to make lots of money off of this!" Tomoki exclaimed.
"So, you just heard about this place too?" a voice whispers behind Tomoki.
The boy turns to find the goggle boy himself, Takato. Tomoki nods approvingly, which in turn answered Takato's question.
"Yeah, my bonehead friend pretty much told me today."
"Who you calling a bonehead?!" Kazu calls out.
"Well, you should have told me about this place sooner. You always seem to keep everything to yourself until the last minute. That's so like you."
"I can't help if I wanted to check the place out for myself first. Besides, you wouldn't have tried duel monsters without me."
"You know if you guys argue a lot, it shows how good of friends you really turn out to be," Tomoki pointed out.
"You think so?" Takato asked. "I guess you're right. We're not just friends, but fanboys. We first got into Pokemon, then we picked up the pace with Digimon cards and now we're just getting into Duel Monsters."
"You ought to see my Duel Monsters deck," Tomoki said.
"Hey, that's the name of the monsters that Yu-"
Takato quickly cuts off Guilmon's sentence and covers his mouth. Tomoki looks on curiously.
"Oh, don't mind my friend here. He often gets a little too excited," Takato said. "Nice going, Guilmon. You nearly gave us away."
"You have a pretty weird friend there. Does he happen to like Duel Monsters?"
"Nah, he'd rather eat a basket full of bread."
"Man, he must have an appetite."
"Yep, that's my friend for ya… Ha… Ha…"
"Yo, Takato! Look at what I won!" Kazu calls out. "Plus I've got the last one!"
"Aw, man. I was so close!" Kenta said. "Couldn't they at least bring some more out?"
"Sorry, you snooze you lose. You'll have to buy yours."
"Darn and I came all the way out here for nothing," Tomoki said.
"No, it's not a waste," Kazu said. "Let me take a look at your duel deck. Maybe I ought to start collecting some duel monster cards."
"Great, once he starts dominating, he's going to want to humiliate us even more," Kenta muttered.
"Not to mention another boost to Kazu's ego," Takato said.
Just then, Takato turns to find the cloaked figure watching him and the group. For some apparent reason, he was feeling rather uncomfortable around the figure's presence. He slowly turns away to continue socializing with his friends.
"What's wrong, dude?" Kazu asked. "Did you just see a ghost or something?"
"No, something worse. I think somebody is watching us."
"Did you just pit pocket something, chumley? I thought you'd never stoop that low."
"No, he's right. It's that guy who pushed me away from the door," Tomoki points out to the figure. "I'll never forget a face like that."
"He must have some sort of staring problem," Kenta said. "C'mon, let's get out of here before he decides to stalk us."
With that said, the boys walked from the game shop as Kazu held up his prized trophy. Guilmon and Guardromon kept their eyes on the figure.
"Just look at him! He's already at cloud nine after he got that game set," Takato said.
"That should have been me," Tomoki said.
"Or me," Kenta stated.
Takato took notice of his partner's whereabouts and noticed him staring down the cloaked figure.
"What's wrong, boy?"
"This creepy guy is giving me heebie jeebies."
"Does that guy have some sort of death wish or something? Hey, buddy! Why don't you come out here and tell us what your problem is!" Kazu calls out.
"Kazu? What the heck are you doing? Are you trying to get us psych him out? What if he's one of those guys from those movies?"
"Don't tell me you actually believe those type of psychos are real, Kenta," Kazu remarked. "But I'm curious. Who does he remind you of? The guy with the fisherman's hook? The guy with the white mask or our good ol' hockey mask buddy Jason?"
"Um, I'd go with none of the above. Do you see a mask on him?"
"I don't know about you, but I'm already sick of this guy," Tomoki said.
"Just who are you?!" Takato calls out.
The anonymous cloaked figure comes walking through the front door and stands outside with his eyes locked on the four boys. Guilmon and Guardromon stood in front of the kids as protective shields.
"I must say these two are pretty brave to come out of their own way just to protect us," Tomoki said.
"They're more like our good friends rather than guardians," Takato said.
"What are you waiting for? A written invitation? Can you even speak, buddy?!" Kazu calls out. "If I catch you stalking us again, Mr. Fubu here is going to walk all over your candy ass."
"He has his way with reasons, doesn't he?" Tomoki added.
"All the time I'm afraid," Kenta replied. "Hey, I'm serious. We should get out of here. This guy does not look like he's kidding around."
"Why don't you remove that cloak of yours? You can't be that ugly could you?"
The cloaked figure merely lowers his head and removes his gloves. The boys looked on and noticed that the man's hands were grotesquely green and dry. Instead of soft, fatty skin, there were scales and claws. The boys almost felt like regurgitating after gazing upon the man's hands.
"Just what the hell happened to you? You must have had some kind of accident," Kazu said. "What's the matter? Is your brain one of your most underused muscles?"
As soon as Kazu said that, the figure had heard enough. He quickly removed his hat and reveals his face. It was completely covered in scales and his neck elongated into a snake-like body. The figure rips his way through the cloak and stood upright. The long neck was attached into a bipedal body covered in scales. He wore a black muscle shirt and a pair of black pants. His arms reached out and removed a pair of katanas form his sheath. The boys were suddenly taken back in complete surprise by the revealed figure.
"Whoa and here I thought I'd seen everything! I take back everything I just said!" Kazu cries out.
"So much for your confidence, Mr. Hot Shot," Kenta said.
"Who the heck is this guy? I think it's time for me to go home now," Tomoki said.
"Just who are you?!" Takato demanded.
The sinister reptile held up one katana in his right hand and easily slices through a mailbox. He did it just as easily as a knife would by cutting through hot butter. A group of bystanders started fleeing from the scene as the reptile fires a massive energy blast from his mouth. The boy looks on with utter shock. Takato turns to face the enemy.
"Guilmon! Now would be the time to remove you- Wait! New plan! Let's head for a new location! Why don't you follow us out?"
"Very well. You lead out to the place for your death, Takato," the reptile hissed.
"How do you know my name?!"
"I am Aspmon. I was sent by Pharaohmon simply to assassinate you and your annoying insects that you call friends."
"Another one of Pharaohmon's goons?! This guy looks more rotten than those Devas you guys fought," Kenta said.
"What are you guys talking about? Devas?" Tomoki asked.
"It's a long story," Takato said. "Do you remember that giant pig that attacked Shinjuku?"
"Uh huh."
"There you have it. I'm going to come clean. My friend here is a digimon named Guilmon and he's helped us defeat those nasty digimon in Shinjuku. We're the ones who fought that massive blob mass that nearly engulfed our entire city."
"So he's the one? He's the one that became that knight digimon? Who would think I'd be standing alongside another digimon defender. If only I had my spirit of ice, then I'd help him out."
"Follow our lead! Kenta! Kazu! You guys take Tomoki somewhere safe."
"You got it, chumley. Guardromon. You ought to go lend Guilmon a hand. No telling if this guy will be too much for him to handle."
"Thanks, Kazu. I owe ya. Alright, you creep! Did you hear me? Follow my lead!"
Takato runs down the street with the disguised Guilmon and Guardromon tagging along behind the boy. Aspmon simply runs a speedy pace to catch up with Takato. The boy kept his eyes locked on the reptile's deadly glare.
xxxxx
As the trio led Aspmon down through the long street, a blonde-haired girl with a red bow tied to her head looked on with astonishment.
"Hey! That's got to be another one of Pharaohmon's men!" Minako exclaimed.
Her white cat pops out from out of her purse and gives chase to the snake assassin. Minako rushes off to catch up with her cat.
"Artemis! Hold on!"
"If that thing is working for Pharaohmon, then it's our sworn duty to investigate! We'll need Sailor Venus for this, Minako!"
Minako panted as she ran. "You didn't have to tell me twice!"
xxxxx
Shinjuku Stadium
Despite such a long run, Takato kept his pace up and ignored the pain that was swelling up within the muscles of his legs. Aspmon didn't seem to be losing fatigue, but remained focused on the goggle boy.
"I have to buy some more time and find a location where there are no innocent bystanders. I hope to god this guy isn't as tough as Babimon."
"Don't worry. I'm much more ruthless and cunning than that brainless brute. I'll make sure you die."
"We'll see about that."
Takato, Guilmon and Guardromon were now heading down towards the arena where Vajiramon confronted Renamon nearly a year ago. Aspmon quickly phases out into the inside of the outdoor arena. Takato and the digimon ran through the gateways to catch their breaths. Aspmong lands calmly at the center of the arena grounds, much like a prow less ninja. His eyes have not left Takato since they first met.
"We're here… This way I don't have to worry about getting any innocent lives involved," said Takato.
"That's fine. I'm simply here to take you and your friend's lives. I can't allow you to interfere with Lord Pharaohmon's glorious plans. He requires sources of power to reestablish his place within the digital divinity. You are merely annoying him and it's my sworn duty to rid him of those pests."
"But why sell your soul for Pharaohmon? Couldn't you have used your skills to protect the lives of those who cry out for help?"
"Feh, that's merely talk coming from a weakling. I won't go soft and simply end my assassin ways. I enjoy serving the likes of Pharaohmon. For you see, he was to be the rightful ruler of the Digital World. That is until the Sovereigns intervened and crushed his dreams. He was to rule among digital kind, but alas it never was realized. My master seeks the most powerful artifacts to rejuvenate his suppressed power."
"So, it's the same ol' world domination, isn't it?"
"You are merely assuming, my friend. Pharaohmon wishes more than just world domination. He wants respect from those who follow his word. Tell me, don't you do the same for the divine being you call God?"
Takato wasn't aware of the fact Pharaohmon was not only seeking world domination but respect. How could anyone respect a heartless, power hungry monster? The goggle boy was in a state of confusion. He's never been placed in a situation where he is forced to defeat an unforgivable evil seeking power and conquest. His former enemies were merely misunderstood and never really evil to begin with. Was Pharaohmon merely an evil creep or an attention-seeking politician who was shafted from earning his top spot among the digimon divinities?
"Now, that's enough chit chat for now, Takato Matsuki. You're death is at hand," Aspmon hissed while stroking his blades. "You're blood will be on my hands."
"I can't let this guy kill me. Guilmon! Guardromon! It's time to show this bad boy what Tamers are made of!"
"Yeah! It's about time I get to shut his mouth!" Guilmon said.
The digimon removed their disguises as they faced off with Aspmon. The snake digimon merely kept a stone cold stare and rushes over at the duo. Guilmon and Guardromon charge in to attack, but Aspmon quickly phases through them.
"He's gone!" Takato calls out. "Where did he go?"
With that said, Aspmon appears behind Guilmon and Guardromon. He raised up his katanas and slashes at Guardromon. Guilmon jumps back and fires a massive fire blast.
"Pyro Sphere!!"
Aspmon saw the blast coming and cleanly slices through it. Guilmon was caught completely off guard by this event.
"He cut right through my attack!"
"Too slow…"
Aspmon phases out yet again and appears above Guilmon. The reptile delivers a kick to the dino's face, which sends Guilmon skidding across.
"Looks like it's time to bring out the heavy artillery!" Takato calls out. "Card Slash! Evolution Upgrade!"
(Digimon Tamers evolution theme "Evo" plays)
"Guilmon shinka!!"
The transformation starts as Guilmon's outer skin quickly started to ripple away and his data filled insides were exposed. Then an orb engulfs over his body and he evolves into a larger version of his rookie form but with a more massive and muscular body. A streak of white fur forms from head to back along with two horns at the top of his head. He comes jumping out from his evolution shell and roars.
"Growlmon!!"
Growlmon came lumbering out from the smoke and lets out a monstrous roar. Aspmon stood hid ground and merely chuckled under his breath.
"I don't like to nag, but what's so funny?!" Takato asked.
"You and your pitiful pet are no match for me. Do you really think that your pet will even attempt to faze me. I doubt that."
"We'll just see! Growlmon! Let him have it!"
"This one's for Guardromon! Pyro Blaster!!"
The champion level beast unleashes a massive fire blast that managed to incinerate the ground. Aspmon looked on as the blast came even further towards him. He simply shuts his eyes and holds out on katana. He quickly cuts through the blast with relative ease. Takato and Growlmon look on with utter shock.
("Evo" ends)
"He… even cut through that?!" Takato exclaimed.
"Just what is this guy made of, Takato?! He's too much!" Growlmon said.
"Exactly right my red friend. I've dealt with far stronger adversaries than you will ever dream of contending. My years of experience have allowed me to cut through your pitiful attacks. If this is the bets you can do, then what are your chances of defeating Pharaohmon? You don't have a prayer."
"Then, why doesn't that coward show himself?!"
"He has no time to be wasting on weak insignificants like you. He's going to gather as much energy from this planet to once again reclaim his godly status."
"He won't succeed! I'll guarantee you that! As long as I'm standing, he will never ascend to his highest power!"
"It's too late for you now, boy. You're partner is going to be on his last legs and you're about to meet death's doors. It's over."
"Guardromon! Are you still willing to fight?" Growlmon asked.
"Yeah… Can somebody get the number on that bus?"
"Get serious, Guardromon. This guy isn't going to let us off the hook that easily," said Takato.
"That's enough out of you, Takato. Now you shall die!" Aspmon exclaimed.
Suddenly, everything seemed to be going into rather slow motion as Aspmon rushed towards Takato with his katanas ready to cut Takato like ground beef. The goggle boy held up his arms to shield himself just as Aspmon came down with his weapons. Within a matter of moments, an array of missiles came showering down upon Aspmon. The missile blasts created a massive amount of smoke to arise. Takato coughs through the heavy smoke and makes his way through to find the culprit.
"Ah, Rapidmon! You came in the nick of time!"
"He shoots and scores! I just had to say that!"
"Takato!" a boy's voice comes calling out.
"Henry! Thank goodness you came along!" Takato replied.
"Kazu and Kenta told me everything. Plus they decided to come along because well you know…"
"Don't you guys forget that I'm sticking with ya'll until we beat this Pharaohmon chump."
"Besides, we're Tamers too," Kenta replied.
"So, that puts the final touches to our scaly friend," Rapidmon remarked.
Suddenly, a figure quickly phases behind Rapidmon with a pair of katanas. Rapidmon turns around as the figure slashes through Rapidmon with lighting speed.
"Rapidmon!" Henry cries out.
"I thought those missiles would have done him in!" Kazu said. "Dude, this is whacked!"
Rapidmon plummets to the ground and de-digivolves into his rookie form, Terriermon. Aspmon lands down and punts the petite rabbit dog over to Henry. The boy rushes over and held Terriermon tightly around his arms.
"Terriermon! Please say something. Anything!"
"Mom… Momen… Momentai…"
Takato had seen enough and quickly turns to face Aspmon with eye fueled with anger. The assassin sheathed his swords and pops his neck.
"Those missiles merely nicked my scales. I just demonstrated a portion of my infinite speed. Care for another demonstration."
"He took Rapidmon out with one blow?!" Growlmon said. "What kind of a chance do I even stand? He's going to kick me to the curb."
"Don't talk like that, Growlmon! As long as I'm still standing, I'm not about to let this guy trample us. I won't make the same mistake I did with Babimon!"
"Now that we've gotten rid of all those unnecessary interruptions, it's time for you to die," Aspmon said. "Rest in peace, Takato…"
Aspmon charges out towards Takato, but Growlmon quickly steps to the side to take a shot for his partner. Then from out of nowhere, a chain of hearts was shooting out like a whip and struck Aspmon.
"Venus Love Me Chain!!"
"Whoa! Where did that come from?" Growlmon said. "Wait, could it be…"
"Look! Up there!" Kenta points out.
Standing on top of an arena light post is a feminine figure with a mini fuku skirt and a red bow tied at the top of her head. The figure leaps down and walks out from the shadows. The light revealed her to be none other than the girl formally known as Sailor V.
"It's her!" Kenta exclaimed. "My dream girl…"
"In your dreams," Kazu muttered.
"I can't believe she came all the way out here to save our hides," Takato said.
"What gives you any right to attack a dear boy?!" Sailor Venus exclaimed. "I won't stand for murderers out for blood! In the name of Venus, I'm going to crush you…"
"Um, don't you mean punish you?" Kenta blurted out. "That's what the reporters claim you shout before attacking…"
"Hey, kid. Let me come up with my own lines, ok?" she remarked, as she sweatdropped.
"She replied to me! Ah, she really is my dream girl," Kenta said while going into a cloud nine frame of mind.
"Kenta? Kenta? Hey! I think we've lost him," Kazu said.
"Ah, so you're one of those Sailor Senshi my lord has informed me," Aspmon said. "That's good. Once I kill these boys, then I'll take your power source."
"Excuse me? The first thing I'm about to do to you is take you down here and now," Venus replied.
"Is that so? Tell me. What makes you sure that you'll even get a chance to catch me?"
"It's simple. You stand still and I put the hurt-"
Jut as Sailor Venus was about to finish her sentence, Aspmon phases behind her. She turns around only to have Aspmon's tail wrap around her neck.
"What? You were saying?"
"Damn it! She's in trouble! We have to go save her, Growlmon!"
"Right behind you, Takato!"
"Takato! Wait!" Henry cries out.
"Eh, eh. You take one more step and the blonde bitch gets it," Aspmon hissed. "I won't hesitate to pop her head off."
Takato halts before Aspmon has a chance to apply more pressure to Sailor Venus' neck. She struggled as the reptile kept his tail tightly wrapped.
"That's better, Takato. Now submit yourself before me and you shall allow me to slay you. I'll let this wench go in expense of your own life."
The goggle boy stood frozen for a moment as he was left with a difficult decision. It was either his life or the senshi's life. He couldn't stoop low as to allow Aspmon to kill a living person.
"Takatomon?"
"What's it going to be boy?"
"Aspmon… I hate your guts… I really do… But, I'm going to submit myself…"
This brought a sinister smile on the reptile's face. He drops Sailor Venus and steps towards the boy. Growlmon attempts to charge in to attack, but Aspmon quickly brought the champion down with a single sword slash.
"Growlmon!"
Takato was then lifted up by Aspmon. The snake digimon held the boy by his shirt and points his katana over to Takato's neck. Henry and the others could only look on with fear. The digimon were far too weakened from Aspmon's katana blows and Sailor Venus was barely able to catch her breath. There was nothing left to save Takato. Aspmon simply had one word to say to the goggle boy…
"Goodbye…"
Takato screamed as Aspmon was preparing to deliver the final blow. The boy's life flashed before his very eyes and his death was imminent. That was to be the inevitable, until…
"Blizzard Blaster!!"
Aspmon turned to find an array of snow blasts striking him all over his scaly body. Takato drops out of the reptile's arms. Fortunately, Growlmon used the last of his strength to catch his partner in time.
"Who the heck was that?!" Kazu cries out.
"What's with all these surprises! I can only take so much!" Kenta said.
"Look over there!" Henry calls out.
The boys turned to find a short, snow-covered bear with a green helmet, a backpack-like getup on his back, green boots and a cartoonish face. His eyes were kept locked onto Aspmon's. Even a reptile such as himself was unable to stand a freezing attack that this digimon has just delivered.
"Identify yourself, intruder. How dares to intervene with my mission?"
"Call me Chakkoumon."
Aspmon took a closer view on Chakkoumon and was beginning to sense a strange presence behind him. The reptile merely snickered and unsheathed his katanas.
"Yes, you're one of the Legendary Warriors I've heard so much about. I was kind of hoping you were merely a myth. So, you are real. That's good. I will demonstrate my power against a Legendary Warrior. I've been waiting for the day to have this opportunity. I guess faith was kind to me after all."
"Hey, it's another digimon. Great, they're popping up everywhere," Sailor Venus muttered under her breath. "If only that creep didn't choke me with his tail…"
"I'm putting a stop to this," Chakkoumon said. "Get ready for the pain."
"Pain?! You threaten to give me pain, you pipsqueak!"
"Execute! Slide Evolution!!"
Chakkoumon now was transforming into his beast form. No longer was he that soft, cuddly snow bear with the innocent glare. In his place was a white, hairy beast with horns on his head and a pair of battle axes. The beast faces off with Aspmon.
"Blizzarmon!!"
"That's more like it," Aspmon said. "Show me the power of a Legendary Warrior."
"As you wish."
Aspmon charges forth at Blizzarmon and strikes him with his katanas. Blizzarmon was able to put up a defense by holding out his battle axes. The metallic weapons clashed and bounced one another. Neither weapon was willing to give out for their respective owner.
"Takato," Growlmon said. "You have to get up."
"Growlmon…"
"That little bear digivolved into a big bear and he's fighting off that mean ol' snake. He's buying us a little bit more time."
Takato slowly turns towards the battlefield. Aspmon dodged each blow delivered by Blizzarmon. The goggle boy rose up and shook off the pain from within every fiber of his body.
"Avalanche Axes!!"
"Venom Spray!!"
Aspmon easily counters an offensive maneuver from Blizzarmon. The beast was blinded by the snake's venom and rendered helpless. Aspmon delivers a spinning back kick, which sends Blizzarmon skidding through the dirt.
"Feh, I'm growing bored of these little games. Takato, you're the one I'm really out for. Prepare yourself for death."
"This guy is too much. How are we supposed to beat a guy like that? He even cut through Growlmon's attacks. Plus I'm afraid what he might do to War Growlmon. I'm in a really tight spot now."
Aspmon turns and finds Takato holding back Growlmon. The snake instantly appears in front of the goggle boy and smirks.
"Going somewhere, my little friend?"
"Damn, he caught up to me!"
"You're not getting away that easily."
Suddenly, he turns and finds Guardromon preparing for another assault. The reptile easily dodged the machine digimon's attack and executes an elbow shot to his face. Guardromon falls like a pile of bricks and is left unconscious from the blow.
"Don't worry, boy. We're going to pull through this. I promise you. You have to digivolve to War Growlmon. It's our only chance and that doesn't work, then it's up to Gallantmon."
"You got it."
"Excuse me, you were saying?" Aspmon said. "You were going for a trump card I reckon. Well, I have some bad news for you. That transaction is cancelled. I won't give you the time for your pet to digivolve further."
"If only I had enough time. All I need is something to hold this guy off…"
"I said you're screwed! Now taste my blades!"
With that said, Aspmon raises his blades over Takato and prepared to deliver the final blow. Growlmon attempts to rush in to stop Aspmon. Everything had now suddenly gone into slow motion as all eyes were on Takato. The boy once again saw flashes of his life run through his mind.
"Is this the end? Rika, I'm sorry… I should have told you sooner…"
xxxxx
Elsewhere, Rika felt a sharp pain through her mind and instantly sits up. She felt as if someone were calling out to her. She wasn't telepathic, but she always trusted her instincts. Renamon took notice of her partner.
"Rika? What is it?"
"Call me crazy, but I feel as if someone was calling out to me. But, who could it be? Can it really be him?"
"Him?"
"Takato… It has to be Takato… But, I can't… What if I end up letting himself get killed… He nearly died because of me…"
"He saved your life, Rika. Don't you feel it's time to repay the favor? If Takato come out of his way to save you, don't you think its right to aid him? You're a Tamer, aren't you?"
"At least, that's what I thought I was…"
"So what are you going to do?"
"I don't know…"
"You need to make a choice. Stand and fight, or run away in shame."
Rika couldn't believe what her partner has just said. She never imagined Renamon ever criticizing her.
"Run away in shame? Renamon, I can't believe you actually said that to me. But how can I argue with you? I am running away in shame."
"What the hell are you doing moping around for?" a young man's voice calls out.
Rika was completely stunned as she turned to find the source of the voice. Standing behind her is a teen with a green jumpsuit school uniform and slicked back hair. He gave a smug look and points his finger at the red-head.
"Look, are you just going to stand there crying and bitching all day? I was just sitting on a bench behind you and I was just sickened. How can you sit around while your friend is out calling for you? You're fox partner is right, you are running away in shame."
"But…"
"Don't give me that crap. You're just making an excuse to cover up for your weakness. What? Are you shocked at what I just said? Did I just intimidate you? Well, get over yourself! If I were you, I'd get my ass up and go out to help my friends. Now, I don't know who's been calling you worthless, but you're going to have to ignore everything that idiot has to say. Show some courage and help your friend. Now if you excuse me, I have some business to attend to. Think about what I just said."
The teen rushes down the street towards where the stadium was at. Rika was left speechless by the teen's motivational speech. The girl felt insulted, yet she was realizing the truth. Pharaohmon had did everything he could to mentally destroy Rika. However, it was going to take more than Pharaohmon's tormenting games to put the Digimon Queen out of commission.
"Rika?"
The girl clenched her fists and turns to face the neon fox with a determined look. The Digimon Queen looks to have regained her confidence.
"Let's go, Renamon. I've got to put my fears aside. Pharaohmon thought he could do me away, but is he ever wrong! Let's go help, goggle head."
"Yes, welcome back Rika."
"We've got work to do!"
xxxxx
Back at the stadium, Aspmon held his katanas over Takato and was preparing to deliver the final blow to the goggle boy. Takato could only close his eyes in utter fear. Aspmon chuckled under his breath.
"In the name of Lord Pharaohmon, I declare the death of Takato Matsuda!"
"Takatomon!!"
"No! Takato!!" the boys exclaimed in unison.
"Spirit Gun!!"
Aspmon strikes his katanas over Takato, but was instantly stopped by a massive blue blast that managed to knock his swords out of his hands. everyone turned to find the individual that created the blast. They found the same teen who just confronted Rika just a few moments ago. The teen has his finger pointed like a gun with a wave of spirit energy coursing through his fingers.
"What is it with you insects interfering with my assignment?!" Aspmon exclaimed. "You humans are nothing more than wastes!"
"Blah. Blah. Blah. You bad guys just love to bitch and moan. Things don't go your way. Well get used to it. You're bound to fail in the end. Now, get over here so I can kick your ass."
"What? Ha! You kick my ass? Humans. You are among the most arrogant creatures alive. You had to hit me when my back was turned. What's the matter? Are you afraid I'm going to sneak up and pay you back for blasting my swords away? Then again, that's not such a bad idea."
"Hey, it's your call."
"What are talking about?! This creep was able to make our partners look like total wimps!" Henry calls out. "What kind of a chance do you have with him?"
"Don't worry. Just leave this punk with me. He's all mine."
"You're sure full of yourself," Aspmon said. "You're funeral…"
As soon as Aspmon phases out, he instantly appears behind the teen. However, the teen was able to sense his presence and instantly turns around by delivering a fist that sent Aspmon flying back.
The boys were speechless. The digimon didn't know what to make of this. Takato was completely stunned that a teen was able to deliver a single blow to the speedy snake.
"Oh and I forgot to introduce myself," the teen growls over at the fallen villain. "The name is Yusuke."
"Yusuke, huh? I must say. You're the first person to actually lay a massive blow on me."
Aspmon quickly flips up and faces off with Yusuke. The snake brushes himself off and chuckles.
"I'm impressed you were able to keep up with my pace. Maybe you'll provide me the challenge I've been looking for."
"Feh, a blowhard like you is not even worth my time," Yusuke grunted.
"What was that?!"
"You heard me. Now are we going to stop chit chatting? You're voice is really starting to piss me off."
"Oh, how the human mind runs. All you mammals ever think about is senseless violence. I came here for only one reason and that was to assassinate these children. You, that wench and that snow bear didn't have to intervene. You left me no choice but to take your lives away as well. It's only a matter of time before Lord Pharaohmon reaches his final ascension and you all will bow before him. He's destined to stand at the top hierarchy of the digital divinities. You will be among those to serve him."
"And I'm supposed to care?"
"I'm getting fed up with your arrogant mouth, boy. You shall join Takato!"
(Play a random Yu Yu Hakusho battle theme)
With that said, Aspmon picks up his swords and phases out in front of Yusuke. The snake started slashing away at the teen. However, much to everyone's surprise, Yusuke was dodging each blow with ease. It seemed Yusuke wasn't even putting up an effort.
"Oh please! Even Hiei fights faster than this. You're not even worth my time!"
As soon as he said that, Yusuke saw an opening and delivers a fist to Aspmon's gut. The snake doubles over in pain as he dropped his katanas and was coughing out blood. Yusuke then jumps back and holds his fist back. A wave of spirit energy coursed through Yusuke's clenched fist. The teen finally lets loose a wave of energy that caught everyone by complete surprise.
"SHOTGUN!!"
Aspmon cries out in agony as the wave engulfed him. However, the process was not complete from there. The snake started feeling out the effects as shots from the wave were being hammered into him. The effects were giving off a 'shotgun' sound effect during the process. Yusuke finishes his attack and drops his fist. Aspmon drops to the ground with as a beaten corpse. Yusuke lets out a sigh and turns to face Takato.
(End theme)
"So, you're that guy the girl was talking about."
"Huh? Girl?"
"She had red hair and she looked pretty down. I just gave her some peep talk and she should come out of it."
"You mean, you saw Rika? Where is she?!"
"Over here," a feminine voice calls out.
Takato turns to find Rika sitting at the stands with Renamon at her side. The boy was happy to finally see Rika after the fiasco with Babimon.
"Rika! Am I dreaming? You're really here!"
"We just got here. Look, I just wanted to confess."
"About what?"
"I'm sorry I gave you and Henry the cold shoulder that day. I blamed myself for the fact that Babimon nearly killed you. I should have gone in and aided you. I know you might find this hard to believe, but I was scared… Yes… I was scared… That baboon was so unpredictable and powerful enough to bring Gallantmon down to his knees. What chance does Sakuyamon have against a foe like that? I ran away like a coward. I received a telepathic message from Pharaohmon. He told me to end my own life for the sake of his own cruel pleasure. He nearly manipulated me. But thanks to this guy, I've been able to see the light. I'm sorry… I really am…"
"Rika…"
Suddenly, a single tear drops from Rika's left eye. She attempted to put on the tough girl act, but her feminine side was fully being exposed. Takato didn't know what to say. He had never seen Rika shed a tear before. This was a new sensation for the Digimon Queen.
"Ok, this is getting a little too mushy for me," Kazu remarked. "Damn! I almost forgot! Hey, Guardromon! Are you all right! Answer me! Say anything!"
Guardromon was regaining consciousness as his eyes were spinning around.
"Which way did he go, George? Which way did he go?"
Also on the battlefield, Sailor Venus was slowly getting to her feet as was Blizzarmon. Suddenly, they saw Aspmon moving around. Venus gasps and calls out to the group.
"Hey! He's getting up! Look out!"
Everyone, including Takato and Yusuke, turned towards Aspmon. The snake digimon was back on his feet with a battered body. That attack that Yusuke delivered wasn't enough to destroy the snake. What's it going to take to defeat it?
"He's up! Yusuke! Can't you just fire another one of those Shotguns?"
"No, but I was already planning this ahead. I only went easy on him. If I had been serious, he would have been a goner by now. No, this is your fight, kid."
"Thanks, Yusuke!"
"Ha! Going easy on me?! You sure know how to make up such an excuse!" Aspmon hissed.
"Oh yeah? Want another ass kicking then?"
"Takato! It's up to you and me now!" Growlmon said.
"But we're going to need a little time," Takato said. "He'll cut you off before you can even digivolve."
"That's right! You have no chance of ever digivolving," Aspmon said. "Even with this punk boy's help, you're still screwed!"
"No! Not unless you have to contend with me!" Sailor Venus calls out.
Aspmon turns around and finds Sailor Venus levitating above the ground with a bright orange aura engulfing her body.
"So, the wench still lives? Do I really need to kill you for good?"
"I'm afraid your plans are about to get flushed down the drain," said Venus. "Allow me to introduce you to eternity."
"Eternity?"
"Venus Eternal!! Make up!!"
Sailor Venus held out a rod similar to Sailor Mars', but with the Venus symbol and a pair of angel wings at the sides. She was now basked in a ray of orange-yellow light. A view of Planet Venus appears in the background with Mercury and the Sun in the horizon. Venus' new outfit was white with orange-red distinctions. A heart emblem forms on her brooch with a pair of angel wings. Her tiara was also equipped with angel wings. Embedded on her back was a pair of angel wings. She had now become the embodiment of the goddess of Venus. Eternal Sailor Venus is born.
Sailor Venus found herself in the new outfit and gave a witty smirk.
"Now this is what I'm talking about. Usagi must have flipped when she became Eternal Sailor Moon. Mars was able to become Eternal the other day. Now it's my turn."
"So what? You changed your costume!" Aspmon cries out.
"Wow and I've seen everything," Rika said. "Here I thought those Sailor Senshi were just ploys by the media."
"Television doesn't always telling the truth, Rika," Renamon said.
"Here I thought I was the only guy with crazy powers," Yusuke said. "My Shotgun attack kicked his ass. He's starting to feel the after effects. There's no way he's going to win. What are you waiting for, Takato? Get your partner to transform and finish this assclown off!"
"Oh, yeah! Thanks for the reminder! She's going to hold him off for us. Now it's your chance to digivolve!"
"Right!"
Takato holds out his D-Ark and slashes his blue card through the device.
"Card Slash! Matrix Evolution!"
(Play Super Saiyan 3 Goku Dub theme)
"Growlmon chou shinka!!"
The crimson dino digimon instantly digivolves and develops a metallic armor plating on his chest, arms and head. The newly evolved cyborg monster roars out and lumbers through the smoke cloud.
"War Growlmon!!"
"All right! He's sending War Growlmon! With Aspmon weakened, he should be more than enough," Henry said.
"Knock his lights out!" Terriermon cries out. "Give them the ol' one two!"
Aspmon turns around and saw War Growlmon lumbering before him. The snake digimon growls angrily and tosses his katanas over at the beast. War Growlmon watched as they easily bounced off his metal plating. Aspmon gasped in utter horror.
"Hey! You're opponent is me!" Sailor Venus calls out.
As soon as the snake digimon turns, Eternal Sailor Venus leaps into the air and manages to catch sight of the entire stadium. The night lights were starting to come on and this gave her an idea.
"Hey, buddy! I hope you're ready for an up close and personal picture shot!"
"What are you babbling about?!"
Sailor Venus puts her hands over her face and the emerald on her tiara lights up. She cries out and reflects her emerald's aura glare over towards the surrounding stadium lights.
"Revert your eyes everyone! Venus Radiation Ray!"
As soon as she said that, everyone excluding Aspmon covered their eyes. The snake was quickly caught off guard and was instantly blinded.
"Yeah! Now that's what I'm talking about!" Kenta cries out.
After that, Aspmon was still reeling from the after effects. Everyone else uncovered their eyes. Blizzarmon leaps out from nowhere and launches another one of his patented attacks.
"Frozen Arrowheads!!"
An array of arrowheads came sprouting out from Blizzarmon's back and sent the snake digimon sliding back.
"He's done for," Rika said.
"You can say that again," Yusuke replied. "Now it's time to lay this bastard out!"
"War Growlmon! This is it! Our ultimate comeback! This is a message to your boss! Pharaohmon! You're next!"
"Atomic Blaster!!"
Aspmon turns and finds a massive energy beam pushing him back. Now weakened and blinded, he was completely unable to push it back. After a few struggles, the beam incinerates Aspmon down to the last load of data.
(Super Saiyan 3 Goku theme ends)
"I'm sorry, my lord… I have failed you…"
Those were the snake's last words before War Growlmon curveballs the beam straight towards the heavens. Takato celebrates happily and rushes over to his partner.
"We did it, War Growlmon! What a way to make a comeback!"
"You said it! That's a message to Pharaohmon!"
The other Tamers made their way over to congratulate the goggle head. Rika even gave Takato a nudge on his head.
"Welcome back to the team, Rika."
"Heh, like I ever left in the first place. I'm not going anywhere."
"This calls for a celebration! Party over at Henry's place!" Terriermon exclaimed.
"Oh no! Unless you're willing to clean up the mess afterwards."
"Your no fun."
Blizzarmon had already fled form the scene after War Growlmon laid the enemy to rest. Eternal Sailor Venus was standing outside the stadium and looking down at her cat, Artemis.
"How do you like the new me?"
"First Mars and now you. Makes me wonder when Jupiter will receive her Eternal power up."
"Who knows? But this situation is getting more complicating. Pharaohmon's forces are getting stronger than ever. We won only by sheer luck. That creep would have killed that boy. It's time we stop fooling around."
"Mmhmm."
With that said, Sailor Venus picks Artemis up and flees off into the night.
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Yusuke simply watches the Tamers with a smirk. He walks out through the entrance and finds a figure standing near a light post. The figure turned out to be short man with blue spiked hair, a black overcoat and a white bandana around his forehead.
"So, did you have fun, detective?"
"Just a little. These guys don't seem as tough as you make them out to be. If I had gone all out, that sucker would have been barbeque."
"You're very sure of yourself. The real enemy is lurking."
"Like I didn't know that already."
"Are you ready to get serious the next time another enemy makes an appearance?"
"You bet your ass I'll be ready."
"Good. I hope so."
Hiei instantly vanished and left Yusuke alone on the outside of the stadium.
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Looking on through his orb, Lance was slightly disappointed by the turn of events. Though, he did expect another appearance by a group of heroes of justice. He was growing tired of these constant interferences.
"So, Aspmon has failed me. My skilled assassin was struck down by that boy's pet. No matter. My power is still growing from within. That boy and his digimon have a date with destiny. Their fates shall be sealed once I regain my full power."
"Feh, I knew he would let us down, my lord. I told you Aspmon wouldn't get the assignment done. Plus that girl has reunited with her comrades. So much for your plans."
"On the contrary, that girl just exposed to me a secret concerning that boy Takato. It seems his digimon pet at once digivolved into a corrupt beast known as Megidramon."
"Megidramon?"
"According to what I've garnered, it happened in the Digital World in a confrontation with a digimon named Beelzebumon."
"Beelzebumon? Wait, weren't you alive at that moment?"
"I was still in a long state of sleep underground at that time. However, I did sense a great power arising. It wielded enough to destroy the entire Digital World. It made me wonder how such a strong digimon could ever enter the Digital World. Then I came to a realization. As soon as I awakened from my long sleep, I found Beelzebumon moping after his battle with that monster. After hearing everything from that fool, I hid once again to escape deletion from the D-Reaper. After the D-Reaper was finally extinguished, this allowed me to chance to enter the real world by getting caught in a digital stream. Instead of emerging like other digimon, I found myself at the main passage to the real world. Here I stand today in the real world and on the road to regaining my godly status."
"But what's this got to do with Megidramon."
"Everything. Now I can create a monster of unimaginable power. Yes, I will reincarnate a duplicate version of that same beast."
"Can you really do that?"
"With my dark magic, it will be a simple task. However, I will require sometime. And once this monster is unleashed, I will rid myself of that boy once and for all."
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Domino City
Yugi was getting his gear together as he gets prepared for another visit to Shinjuku this coming weekend.
"Yami. I think it's time to return to Shinjuku. I'm curious to know how Takato is doing and I'd like to do my best to help him out with Pharaohmon's forces."
"His forces are still growing stronger. We will need Joey and the others to aid us."
"That's the point. We're not about to let that creep take the Millennium Puzzle. He's going to have to fight us for it."
"I have faith in you, Yugi. Together we should be able to crush Pharaohmon just as we did with Pegasus and Marik."
"Hang in there, Takato. We're on our way."
With that said, Yugi places his Millennium Puzzle on his side. He then gets under the covers and gets plenty of rest before the weekend comes up. He's going to need if he wants to be ready to help out Takato.
What he doesn't realize is the fact that Babimon was standing outside the game shop with crimson eyes glued to the Millennium Puzzle. The baboon chuckled as he phases out into the night.
"I've found it, my lord. I have found the location of Yugi Muto and his Millennium Puzzle. Soon you shall inherit its unlimited power and regain your ultimate form."
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With Rika reunited with the Tamers and Takato regaining his momentum, Pharaohmon's forces are somewhat reeling. Yusuke and his allies have come into the picture to somehow lend a hand to our heroes. Just how far will Pharaohmon go to recreate Takato's worst nightmare?
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(Preview)
Takato: Hey, everyone! It's me, Takato AKA Goggle head! Next time we'll be seeing another spirit evolution.
Junpei: Execute! Spirit Evolution! Blitzmon!
Yugi: Not to mention Sailor Jupiter's Eternal ascension!
Sailor Jupiter: Can't forget about me!
Bliztmon: I guess that makes us the Thunder Team?
Takuya: Two lighting shots for the price of one. Wait, that didn't come out right.
Hiei: Plus an appearance from myself and the twit, Kuwabara.
Kuwabara: What did you say, shorty?!
Rika: Great we get another Pharaohmon lacky.
Onxymon: I am Onxymon, a rare antelope digimon, who serves the all mighty Pharaohmon. My lord has a master scheme that concerns you Takato Matsuki. You're worst nightmare shall be revitalized.
Takato: What is he talking about?
Yugi: Babimon! How did you find me?
Babimon: I picked up your scent. Now surrender the Millennium Puzzle!
Yami: Not without a fight.
Takuya: Next episode is entitled…
The Thunder Warriors Unite! Yami Confronts Babimon!
Takato: Don't you miss it!
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SSJ4T: OK, time for those Japanese-English translation names. There's only two to know for now.
Blizzarmon: Korikkakumon
Blitzmon: Beetlemon
SSJ4T: Whew, that was a pretty long ass chapter. I hope you enjoyed that chapter. This goes out to any flamers: DON'T BOTHER POSTING A REVIEW. :p
Coral: We're not pointing out any names, but you know who you are.
SSJ4T: This chapter ought to please anyone who's already depressed for going back to school. It looks like my Black Digicore saga will have a pretty slow update since I'm having a blast writing this series. Don't worry. I'll still be posting chapters for that series. Looks like I'll be doing some juggling between chapters until then. Now to answer some questions. Zenith-chan asks which Yusuke am I using in this series? This is Yusuke at his power after helping to rescue Yukina. So this is set before the Dark Tournament. Don't worry, Yusuke is still pretty strong at this point. Now as for the summons, only Yami Yugi can summon monsters with his Millennium Puzzle. Joey, Tea and Tristan need to be with Yugi in order to have their monsters summoned to life.
Coral: Our next question comes from Kell Shock. Can Yugi use magic and trap summons through the powers of his Millennium Puzzle? You bet your ass he can. He just didn't use them yet. Who know you just might see him use them against Babimon in the next chapter.
SSJ4T: That'll be enough for now. Be sure to check back for any updates and keeping reading the fic. I'm pleased with the feedback. Let's make 2004 a really awesome year!
Coral: Until then, peace!