SSJ4T: Hey, all! I'm getting quite a number of reviews. Thanks for the compliments. It's because of you that I've chosen to continue this series. Now, to answer some questions from a few of our reviewers. Coral, if you will…
Coral: Winged Knight. SSJ4T is considering you're idea but has not reached the chapter where new kids gain the four lost spirits. Youkai Youko asks if Mai and Mako will be in this series? SSJ4T says that Mako should make an appearance sometime and may play a role in a chapter. As for Mai, SSJ4T is not sure to with her.
SSJ4T: I've considered writing a three-part chapter where I focus on characters that don't have parts in the story. It will put focus on Seto Kaiba, Sailor Mercury and Duke Devilin. Those three will be in America. I might put her in America, but I'm not too sure to be honest. These chapters are planned to take place during the middle of this saga. Now for resurrecting Duskmon, that's a very interesting concept. ;) I just might bring back to have a little "talk" with Loweemon.
Coral: This one goes to my main man, Max Acorn. He asks if we'll see any of the D3s in this series? SSJ4T states that he really has no plans to use them, since he's already using their child forms in the D-Frontier series. He wants to keep this series balanced with all these characters he's featuring. If you ask me, I think we should see the long-anticipated D3/Digimon Fusion crossover. He's still thinking about Tyler's place in the series. Say, when are we going to have our little one on one, Max? I've been training my ass off.
SSJ4T: Now for our last reviewer, Crimson G. I'm still thinking Tyler's place in this series. As for the Digi-Destined, I decided not to use them because I have a lot of characters to juggle with. That's characters from five popular anime series I'm handling right now. However, I might have Takato and Yugi actually summon War Greymon and Metal Garurumon through the power from Yami's Millennium Puzzle. So, in a way, we'll get to see them.
Coral: Whew, that wraps up every question for now.
SSJ4T: Don't hesitate to send anymore questions and I'll try to answer them. Anyway, we should get started with the fic. We'll shut up and let you read chapter seven of the Pharaohmon Saga. Enjoy!
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(Digimon Frontier Opening "Fire" plays)
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The Thunder Warriors Unite! Yami Confronts Babimon!
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Domino City/Friday March 14, 2003/7:15 A.M.
Morning breaks out over the crowded and busy streets of Domino City. Adults were out and about either socializing or beating out early morning traffic to get to work. Children and teenagers were getting set for another nine-hour torture period in a prison known as school. Fortunately, it was Friday and everyone of those students are looking forward to a three day rest period.
Even Yugi Muto was excited about the weekend. He was planning on leaving for Domino City with his friends. He is deeply concerned for Takato and the Tamers. The teen puts his Millennium Puzzle around his neck, grabbed his backpack and heads off out from his room. He rushes down into the game shop and saw that his grandfather was sweeping the floors. The elder man turns around to greet his beloved grandson
"Good morning, Yugi. I hear you're leaving for Shinjuku this weekend."
"Yes, grandpa. We've actually met some new friends there. Plus, I really want to show this kid my deck. I just might get him interested in duel monsters."
"If by any chance, he could stop by our shop."
"That'd be great. Well, I better get going, gramps. Talk to ya later."
"Aren't you going to eat some breakfast first?"
"I'll go grab something on the way. Thanks anyways."
Yugi closes the shop door behind him and left his grandfather to tend to the shop for the rest of the day.
"Kids…"
Yugi walked down the street and looked at his watch. There was only thirty-five minutes before school starts. He has enough time to grab himself a bite to eat and enough time to think over his plans for his visit to Shinjuku.
"I just hope Takato is taking it easy. We'll definitely need him if we hope to face anymore of Pharaohmon's goons. Yami, I'm worried."
As soon as the boy said that, the anonymous image of the pharaoh Yami appears behind his dueling protégé.
"It's about the Millennium Puzzle, isn't it? You fear Pharaohmon will attempt to take it, am I right?"
"It's more than just that. He not only wants to take it, but wants to harness it's hidden powers. We can't let such an evil take possession of such a great power. Do you understand?"
"Yes. As long as we fight together, Pharaohmon will never stand a chance."
"I'm curious to know why he hasn't shown himself. We don't even know what he looks like. This is just like Marik all over again."
"Only this time, he's under a human disguise. The only clues we have on his whereabouts are through his minions. They only mention of his name, but the force has not dared shown the courage to expose himself."
"Don't worry. He's bound to show himself. If he's anything like Marik, he'll appear when our guards are down. I despise cowards like Pharaohmon."
"Calm yourself, Yugi. You shouldn't worry about him until this day is over. You do have classes to be concerned with."
"I'd rather go to Shinjuku just to go see Takato than go to school on Fridays. But I did promise Joey that we'd plan out our trip during lunch. Thanks for being there when I really need you the most."
"You helped me save the world. I'm indebted to you."
"We're friends to the end, Yami. Friendship conquers all."
"Hey, Yug!"
Yugi turns to find Joey running up to his best friend. The two slap each other high-fives and started to pace down the busy street.
"So, are we going to plan this trip out during lunch, Joey?"
"That's the plan. I'd rather do this ahead of time because I usually have a lost track mind."
"We better take some good cards just in case Pharaohmon's goons decide to use us as target practice in Shinjuku."
"Good idea. That Pharaohmon punk thinks he can topple the great Joey Wheeler?!"
"Don't get too sure of yourself. We're dealing with an ancient evil."
"So? You creamed Pegasus and Marik. You ought to send this punk packing by summoning the Egyptian God Cards."
"I still think I should use them in a serious emergency situation. So far, there isn't really any need to draw them out."
"That's what I'm saying. When the things get tough, play out those gods."
"We'll see what we're up against this weekend. Trust me."
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As the boys walk pass a crowd of people, a figure in a trench coat peered over towards them with a pair of crimson eyes emitting a glow. The figure walks through the crowd and looks out towards a dark alleyway.
"I found them, Babimon. What is our course of action?"
Stepping out from the shadows was Babimon, who was also covered by a cloak from head to toe. He manages to use his dark magic to fully disguise himself.
"We wait until they are dismissed from their daily activity. Then we shall chase that boy with the Millennium Puzzle and corner him when he's not with his other allies. This just might be our chance to snare that Millennium Puzzle in the name of Pharaohmon."
"Understood. Shall we continue to investigate the whereabouts of this metropolis?"
"Yes, we must get familiar with this city and understand what we're dealing with. Send out your Scrabmon troops and scatter throughout this city."
"Affirmative."
With that said, the disguised Scrabmon commander walks out from the darkest trenches of the alleyway and back through the busy crowd. Babimon chuckled under his breath and he sniffed out Yugi's scent. He could easily remember the boy's stench.
"I have you trapped like a rodent, Yugi. You're puzzle shall belong to Pharaohmon. I will to it! My lord shall nominate me as his lead general. It's only a matter of time…"
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Shibuya/7:35 A.M.
Back over thirty miles away from Domino City, the activity was no different than Yugi's hometown. The streets were teeming with heavy traffic. People started cursing out toward one another due to lame excuses such as bad driving.
Fortunately, the children didn't have to deal with such nuisances. They had to deal with another day of torture known as school.
Running down a suburb street is a boy with a blue jumpsuit, light brown hair and a big-boned body. He was slowly pacing towards a bus stop.
"Hey, wait! I just missed my school bus! I really wish I didn't have to take the city metro bus. Hold on! Don't leave me!"
However, much to his dismay, the bus left from the stop because of its busy schedule. Junpei had just missed his second chance to getting a ride to school. He let out a sigh and sat on a bench.
"Crap! I can't believe I missed the bus! That's the second time this week. This is a way to end your school week. I wish it was Saturday already and that way I can sleep in."
Just then, a black Porsche is seen stopping by the side street because of a red light. Inside was a college girl with brown hair tied up in a ponytail. She turns around and finds Junpei sitting alone on the bench.
"Poor, kid. He must have missed the bus. Maybe I ought to give him a lift. There's no harm doing so. Hey, kid!"
Junpei looks up towards the girl and points to himself.
"You talking to me?"
"No the old bum behind you. Yeah, I'm talking to you. I guess you missed the bus. Why don't I give you lift?"
"I don't take offers from strangers, lady. I'm sorry."
"Hey, would this friendly face doing anything to harm you? Just think as this as a courtesy citizen willing to help out others. I help those in need. So, do you want a lift or get late for your classes?"
"Well, there's no harm trying. She seems like a kind lady."
"You better make up your mind. The light should change at any minute."
"I hope you're passenger's seat is big enough."
With that said, Junpei rushes over towards the car, opens the door and hops into the passenger's seat.
"See, no harm done."
"I guess so."
As soon as the light turned green, the girl pressed down on her accelerator and speeds off down the road. Junpei quickly places on his seatbelt just in case they happen to get into an accident.
"Sorry, but I'm in a bit of a rush, too. I can't believe I just slept in without setting in my alarm clock. By the way, you go to Shibuya Elementary right?"
"No Shibuya Middle School."
"I see. I couldn't tell if you were still in elementary."
"The name is Junpei, how about yours?"
"Makoto Kino. I'm a college girl. You really want to know how hard college can be?"
"I've heard people tell me. I don't think I'm ready."
"That's the same thing I said when I was your age. I had to support myself during my middle school years."
"Didn't your parents help you?"
"They've died a long time ago. I've been solitary and had to work to support myself."
"I'm sorry to hear that."
"I have my friends. They're always there for me. What about you? Don't you have friends that support you?"
"Yeah, I do."
"That's good to know."
Suddenly, Junpei takes a closer look at Makoto and quickly looks back to the moment he and his friends took a glimpse of Makoto and Minako's transformations into Sailor Senshi. He remembered that same tall, brunette with the ponytail.
"Can she really be that same girl? Nah, it couldn't be."
Makoto takes notice of Junpei glaring towards her direction. She felt uncomfortable because of this.
"What? Is there something wrong, kid?"
"Um, no… Just thinking about something."
"Oh. Isn't that your school? It says Shibuya Junior High."
"Yeah, that's the place."
"Well, there you go."
Makoto stops at the school gate entrance and Junpei steps out. The middle school student turns and waves to Makoto in approval.
"Thanks, ma'm."
"Please, don't call me ma'm. It makes me feel old. Just don't tell your parents that a kind-hearted stranger went out of her way to help a kid in need."
"Um, sure… I'll reapy the favor."
"There's really no need, but whatever floats your vote."
As soon she said that, Junpei rushes off towards the school entrance. Makoto's task was complete and she sets off for another dull morning at Shibuya University.
"I wonder why that kid was staring at me? Maybe I looked like somebody he knew from a long time ago. Oh well. At least he's in school and I'm almost running late. Never sleep through your clock again, Makoto."
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Unknown to Makoto, a brooding figure loomed over the horizon and kept his sights on the vehicle. It quickly picked up a high energy signal emitting from the driver.
"So, this is one of the three Sailor Senshi that Lord Pharaohmon has informed me about. She doesn't seem too troublesome. Taking her power source will be easy."
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Shinjuku/12:23 P.M.
Sitting on a chair outside of his hotel room, Lance caught of glimpse of his main targets through his viewing orb. He catches a glimpse of Yugi Muto from previous battles against his Scrabmon. Every time he saw the boy unleash his hidden powers within the Millennium Puzzle, it only forced Lance to crave for that unlimited source of energy. Fortunately for him, Babimon is on an assignment in Domino City to capture the Millennium Puzzle.
"Today, Yugi Muto will be the day I finally gain possession of the Millennium Puzzle. It's only a matter of time before I harness the ancient powers of this so-called pharaoh. But Yugi shall be educated as to who holds the higher authority. For I will be the supreme deity of the Digital World and there's nothing he or any of his allies can do to stop me."
"My lord," Felinismon calls out.
"What is it?"
"It seems your family has been gone for quite a while."
"Like that concerns me. Remember, this boy's family not my concern. He is now merely a vessel for my spirit."
"I understand."
"I hope so, Felinismon. I don't want you to go soft. You can't afford it. I need you to assist me in capturing these items. They are essential to my body's revival. Then I shall expel myself from this boy's body and once again be free to do whatever I please."
"I can't argue with you, my lord."
"By the way, any updates on those annoying children?"
"No and I have kept an eye on the girl named Rika. It seems her family…"
"Lives in a shrine. I realize that, Felinismon. There's no need to tell me any of this. As you can see I'm not through with her just yet. I will see to it that she is destroyed physically and mentally."
"Her bond with her friends keeps her spirit alive. It will be nearly impossible for you to penetrate through her friendship barrier."
With that said, Lance turns around with a sadistic grin on his possessed face.
"Is that so? Well, it's about time I take matters to my own hands."
"What do you mean?"
"I'm going to meet Rika Nonaka face to face by using this human disguise and making sure she gets to know Lance a little better. She won't even suspect a thing and her partner will be able to recognize my power since my magic will render every one of her keen senses useless. Yes, I say the direct approach is definitely the best approach."
"Brilliant, but couldn't you have thought of that sooner?"
"I merely sent you and my minions to test these children out. I wanted to know first hand what I'm dealing with. Now that I know Rika a little better, I'll make sure she becomes good friends with Lance… Heh."
"I have another concern."
"What is it?"
"It concerns these sudden appearances by these hoodlums. First I was put down by a red-haired demon by the name of Kurama. Then, we witnessed the appearance of that boy who is able to convert powerful spirit energy into a weapon."
"I've kept my eye out for them for quite sometime. It seems they are apart of a small group known as the Spirit Detectives. I know for a fact that these two are to be watched over at all times. That is why I've sent my Scrabmon to do a little more investigating on their situation. I have a feeling we'll be having more run-ins with more of these detectives. No matter what they do, they shall be no threat to me once I reclaim my true body."
"If you desire, I'd like to take an assignment now, my lord."
"Not now, Felinismon. You were embarrassedly defeated once before and I've sent Onyxmon to take the task of delivering me the power source from the third Sailor Senshi."
"That of the green Sailor warrior?"
"Precisely. Unlike Aspmon, Onyxmon will not fail me and he will be prepared for any interference from those so-called Spirit Detectives."
"Why are you suddenly going out of your own way by summoning these rejects? Most of them have once rebelled against your cause."
"Yes, but old rivalries have since been settled. I've promised each of them a position in my army once I gain complete authority of the Digital World."
"What if they all fail? What's going to stand in your way? I certainly can't deal with an entire army of those pests."
"By then, I will be at full power and back within my old body. No matter the outcome, I shall still emerge victorious."
"I sure do hope so, my lord."
"Just relax, if all comes to worse, I can summon forth my secret weapon. Let's just say that Takato will be dealing with past demons that have plagued his memories."
Standing behind Lance is a dark reflection of a dragon with a very familiar emblem on its chest. The emblem was the shape of a hazard sign, but it emitted a dark purple aura. Obviously, this is the old demon that has been resurfaced to ultimately crush Takato.
"I hope you're thrilled to meet an old memory who's dying to see you, Takato… Mheh."
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Shibuya/2:45 P.M.
Soaring around the heavens and above the city, the swarm of Scrabmon was taking a glimpse of the crowded streets. This battalion's task was to aid Onyxmon in searching for the one who can transform into Sailor Jupiter. They've failed to steal the power sources from Mars and Venus, but might succeed in gaining Jupiter's with Onyxmon's strategic mind.
"Hear me out, men. Onyxmon wants us to find the power source from a Sailor Senshi. It doesn't matter which one."
"Commander, what about the Legendary Warriors? Lord Pharaohmon managed to inform us that they were residing within this metropolis"
"Yes and we'll be sure to handle them with more reinforcements arriving within the next five hours."
"And these Spirit Detectives are starting to get on our master's case. They are even more formidable than the Legendary Warriors."
"Affirmative, two of them helped defeat Felinismon and Aspmon."
"We'll be sure to prevent them from interfering in Onyxmon's affairs."
"We sure do hope so, Commander. For your sake, we had better not fail."
"Wait until I get my hands on these Spirit Detectives," the Scrabmon commander thought. "No one dares to tarnish the name of Pharaohmon."
"Sir! I'm picking up an incredible energy signal from down below that coordinate," a soldier points down toward Shibuya University.
"Hmmm. I see. That is probably where we shall find those Sailor Senshi. Remember to keep your disguises on at all times. We can't afford to have ourselves exposed to the public eye again."
"Yes, sir!"
"Heh, we've got you now, Sailor Senshi. Onyxmon, come in."
As soon as the insect commander calls out to the disciple telepathically, he waited for a few moments before the digimon responded back.
"Yes, Commander. I hear you. What were you able to locate?"
"Good news. We've found the location of the Sailor Senshi, or at least we do…"
"That's wonderful. Where can I find them?"
"In an area called Shibuya University."
"I see. You leave this to me. I want you and your men to keep an eye out for those Spirit Detectives. We can't afford anymore failures for Lord Pharaohmon."
"Don't you worry. You just take care of that wench. We'll play our part. If we manage this pull this one off successfully, Pharaohmon will be just one step ahead of his scheduled revival."
"Yes. I will be sure that I won't fail like those incompetents, Aspmon and Felinismon. Like Pharaohmon, I don't accept failures."
As soon as Onyxmon said that, the swarm scattered all across the city in a last desperation act to gain a better chance of finding the Spirit Detectives and most likely the Legendary Warriors.
Just then, the cloaked Onyxmon found Makoto walking out from the campus and towards the parking lot. The dark warrior grinned under his disguised cloak and moves out with a rapid pace.
"Opportunity just came calling in!"
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Domino City/3:15 p.m.
School had just ended for the students over at Domino High and the weekend had finally come. This meant a full weekend in Shinjuku for Yugi and his friends.
After waving goodbye to Tea and Joey, Yugi heads off back to his grandfather's shop in order to get his trip luggage packed up. However, his plans just might be halted because there were two Scrabmon standing in front of Yugi. The boy stood his ground and stared the insects down.
"What do you guys want? If you're looking for trouble, then you're asking for it. But I have a question for you. Why hasn't your boss shown his face? Is he that much of a coward to come out and confront me?"
"Oh, you will know what Lord Pharaohmon is capable of shortly, Yugi Muto. If you wish to know a little more information, then come and follow us. We'll provide you with everything we know."
The insects flew out towards a path leading through a long passageway towards an abandoned parking lot. Yugi goes off to follow the devious insect warriors.
"I know they're leading me into a trap, but I'm not about to let these guys intimidate me. I'm going to take a stand and give them a piece of my mind."
Yugi. I'm sensing an evil, yet a powerful presence. You must be on your guard."
"Don't worry. As long as I have my best monsters and your powers, we'll take down whomever Pharaohmon decided to sic on us."
Yugi stops in the middle of the abandoned parking lot and found that no one was around. There was not even a trace of the two Scrabmon who led him into this empty area.
"Hey, come on out here and face me! You said you wanted to give me a little more information on your boss! Like I said, you're nothing but a bunch of cowards!"
Suddenly, Yugi felt slight vibrations on the earth below his feet and heard low growling coming from behind him. He turned and found a massive, figure walking out with crimson eyes. Yugi's eyes widened in absolute fear as he came to face with the psychotic baboon himself, the one who defeated Gallantmon and the same monster who committed the murders all over Shibuya a week ago.
"So, who's the coward now, little Yugi? I smell the stench of fear all over your skinny body. I can read your face and you're saying to yourself 'What have I gotten myself into?'"
"You don't scare me, Babimon! I see what you're scheming! You're probably sent by Pharaohmon to prevent me from seeing Takato. You're scared over the fact that I might just have the plan that will put you out for good."
"How perceptive, little one. You've managed to see through my master's plan. But your run ends here, Yugi Muto. I want you to summon the power from your Millennium Puzzle. I seek to kill the pharaoh's spirit! Unleash the pharaoh, Yugi! I'll humiliate him just as I did with Gallantmon!"
"You want Yami? You got him! YUGIOH!"
As soon as the boy calls out, his body quickly matured into that of a young man. His face matured and his eyes were now slanted with a devious glare to it rather than the pure innocent look Yugi had. His voice also greatly deepened into a man's voice.
"Ah, yes. At last, we meet face to face, pharaoh. It's a pleasure."
"Well, the pleasure is not mine. That's so like Pharaohmon to send his right hand man when he can't get the job done himself. You're triumphant victory over Gallantmon is nothing more than a fluke. The next time you face him, the result shall be different."
"Which is why I've been spent to kill you. Once I take your life, I'll take your Millennium Puzzle and hand it over to the rightful lord."
"This Millennium item is not a property of a fiend. Only those destined to hold these items can summon it's unlimited power."
"Which makes Lord Pharaohmon a suitable user. So, why don't you make it easy for yourself and hand me your puzzle."
Yami merely chuckled and nodded his head, much to the dismay of Babimon.
"Sorry, but you're going to have to fight me for it. The winner takes possession of the puzzle."
"Enough games! Prepare to meet my blades!"
"It looks like Joey might be right about summoning the Egyptian god monsters. I doubt my Dark Magician will do any damage to this beast, but I do have an array of traps to hold him."
"What are you waiting for, Yugi?! Defend yourself or do you want me to cut your head off?"
"You're on, Babimon! My monsters will do battle with you! We'll just see who this Millennium Puzzle rightfully belongs to!"
"That's more like it! Attack with everything you've got!"
"You want my best? Then you've got it!"
Babimon charged out towards Yami with his blade ready to cut him down to size. However, Yami immediately pulls out his deck and prepares for a fight to the death.
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Shibuya/3:20 P.M.
Makoto was just about to enter her car, until the cloaked figure came walking up towards her. Unknown to her, the figure was holding a dagger behind his back. The girl turns and is quickly startled by his sudden appearance.
"Whoa! Don't go sneaking up behind girls like that, bub."
"Excuse me. Do you know where I can find a Sailor Jupiter. She has brown hair tied in a ponytail and has quite the figure."
"What do you want to know about her?"
"I simply want to know how loud she screams when I attempt to tear her heart out!"
With that said, the cloaked villain leaps at Makoto and unsheathed his dagger. The girl managed to jump out of the way and the dagger penetrates through her door window. Makoto quickly jumps up onto her feet and faces him.
"What is with you punks and your cloaks? Is that apart of Pharaohmon's fashion trend? He needs new material."
Onyxmon removes his cloak and unveils his true appearance. He looked like that of an African gazelle, especially being equipped with long horns. He was wearing gray armor over his chest and a pair of matching color boots and gloves. His eyes were demonic and emitted a dark, misty aura from within them. He drew out a pair of daggers and tossed them all in one direction towards Makoto.
"Damn! You shouldn't even be playing with knives!"
Makoto leaps out of the way and watched as the knives pierced through another car. Onyxmon slowly walks towards Makoto with a sadistic grin.
"Yeah, you fit the description quite well, Sailor Jupiter. My lord knows of your true identity. Now transform so that I can slay you and take the power source that ensures your transformation."
"You want it? Then come and get it, ass."
With that said, Sailor Jupiter holds out her transformation stick.
"Jupiter Crystal Power! Make Up!"
Makoto was then transformed into the Sailor Senshi of the largest planet of the solar system. Standing in the girl's place is none other than the brawn and bold Sailor Jupiter.
"Yes, that's the way. You've just exposed your power to me, Sailor Jupiter. I shall claim it for Lord Pharaohmon."
"Blah, blah. You creeps just don't know when to shut up. In the name of Jupiter, I'm simply just going to kick your ass."
"Fine, then bring it! However, I should warn you, appearances can be quite deceiving."
"Huh-"
(Play Final Fantasy VII "Boss Battle" theme)
Just as soon as she was about to finish her sentence, she felt a sharp slash across her left arm. She turns and finds a deep gash on her arm.
"Damn! He's fast just like those Scrabmon…"
"Heh. I told you not to let my appearances deceive you. I am gifted with grace and eloquence."
"Damn, he's not even going to allow me to summon forth my attacks. It's worth a shot though."
Sailor Jupiter sits up and presses her hands together. A bolt of electricity was starting to materialize into a sphere of electrical powered energy. Onyxmon took notice of this and simply tilted his head.
"What are you going to do with that, my friend? Ah, maybe you're going to provide me an entertaining light show."
"Light show, my ass. Jupiter Sparkling Wide Pressure!!"
Onyxmon watches the jolt of electrical power hurtling towards him and leaps up with eloquent agility. Jupiter gasped and saw her attack penetrate through a fence wall.
"What a bad aim, but I'll give you credit for coming up with such a creative name. Sparkling Wide Pressure, how cute…"
"He's simply toying with me…"
"Ah, yes. I see. She's supposedly the strongest of the group. That's good enough for me. I'll maintain my mind games on her. She's going to blow a fuse and will start attacking me without even thinking of a brilliant strategy. Victory will be within my grasp."
"Hey, hot shot! Why don't you stop wasting my time and make your move!"
"My pleasure…"
Sailor Jupiter charges forward and attempts to execute a devastating spear maneuver on the antelope digimon. The villain manages to leap above and delivers a sidekick to Jupiter's face. The senshi is sent crashing down into the ground below. Onyxmon hops down and looms over then fallen warrior.
"Hello? Are we still breathing?" the digimon taunted. "Oh, I think I hear a gasp… That's it… Let me hear you scream in agony…"
Sailor Jupiter slowly lifts herself up and wobbles on her two feet. Onyxmon comes up behind her and delivers an array of blows to her back. Jupiter clenches her teeth in order to restrain herself from bellowing out.
"Does that hurt?"
"No… You're not taking my power, punk… You'll have to kill me first…"
"Oh, that would be my pleasure, dear…"
Onyxmon didn't hesitate to deliver another clubbing blow to her spine. Jupiter immediately cries out in anguish. Suddenly, a crowd of people stood by watching the event unfold. Onyxmon turns to face them with a grin.
"Ah, it seems we have some witnesses. Sorry, but this is not a show for all to see. How about we get rid of these nuisances?"
Onyxmon drops the senshi and starts powering up. His body started to bulk up as a pair of energy spheres appears in both hands. He clasps his hands together and unleashes a powerful wave that penetrates through the fence and sends the people running in masses. The antelope demon chuckles at his handiwork and turns his attention back over Sailor Jupiter.
"Now that we've gotten that vermin out of the way, now it's my chance to take your power source. Now hand it over. Make it easy on yourself."
Sailor Jupiter was barely moving an inch and clenches her fists. Onyxmon loomed over her and raised his hand over Jupiter.
"Now, you die!"
Just as Onyxmon was about to deliver the final blow to the fallen warrior, a jolt of lighting streaked down from the heavens above and struck Onyxmon without warning. The antelope cries out angrily as his body jolted like there was no tomorrow. Sailor Jupiter looked up to find the source of the lighting jolts.
"Who… was that?! That looked just like my attack…"
Onyxmon was sent flying back through the fence gate. He flips back on his feet and finds an unfamiliar figure levitating from above. The figure looked like a man with a beetle's body description. The beetle looks down at Onyxmon and raised his fists. The antelope gasps as he saw the warrior unleash another streak of lighting down at him. Onyxmon quickly avoids the blast.
"Hey! Just who are you?! I thought those damn Scrabmon would have taken care of you!"
(Play "With the Will")
"Thunder Fist!!"
Onyxmon watched as the beetle came soaring down with his fists ready to electrocute the enemy with another jolt of electricity. The antelope quickly phases away.
"Unfortunately, your crew were unable to search me out. Let's just saw I managed to slip them by them and saw you beating up on a helpless girl. You think you're a big tough? You like hitting on girls?"
"What business is that of yours?! This does not concern you!"
"As the Legendary Warrior of Thunder, you're going to be blitzed! The name is Blitzmon!"
"No! You're a Legendary Warrior?! Well, that's good. Now I have the opportunity to do battle with the disciple of the Celestial Angels."
"You're a quick one. Did you just figure that one out yourself?"
"Ugh, you'll regret those words, imbecile."
"I only see one idiot and that's the one who's still mouthing off. Now are you coming to come at me or what?"
"On the contrary…"
Onyxmon quickly leaps up and appears in front of Blitzmon. Pharaohmon's minion grabs Blitzmon by his horn and drags him down below into the concrete below. Blitzmon managed to deliver an elbow to Onyxmon to break free. Blitzmon leaps up and goes for another 'Thunder Fist', but Onyxmon phases out from taking a direct blow.
"Where did he go?!"
"Over here, you fool!"
Blitzmon turned to find Onyxmon standing on top of a billboard poster with his arms crossed. The warrior of thunder couldn't believe how fast Onyxmon had moved from one location to another. It was like fighting with a supped-up Scrabmon.
"Damn, he's too fast!"
"Was that your best effort, insect boy? I'm thoroughly disappointed."
"Great, I don't think I'm going to beta this creep alone. That Sailor girl was beaten to a pulp. I only managed to nail him because he was off guard. Man, what do these things always happen to me."
"Ah, day dreaming I see. Well, I'm about to shut you down!"
Onyxmon rises up his fists and formed spheres of negative energy. He turns and prepares to aim them for Blitzmon. The warrior had nothing else to do but to avoid these blasts at all costs, or he suffers his fate at the hands of Pharaohmon's newest minion.
("With the Will" ends)
xxxxx
Domino City/3:15 P.M.
Babimon began to unleash his fury on Yami with his blade. However, Yami was able to intercept the baboon's relentless attacks by summoning forth a new card from his deck, the Nightmare Cage.
"Using the power of my Millennium Puzzle, I summon forth Nightmare Cage to trap this beast! Come forth trap!"
As soon as Yami calls out the power from his Millennium item, a dome-shaped cage appears above Babimon and falls on top of the beast. Babimon attempts to slash his way through, but his sword was unable to penetrate the steel bars.
"That ought to hold in there for a while. Now I summon forth Beta the Magnet Warrior!"
By Yami's command, the magnet warrior appears and not as a hologram monster.
"Now to summon forth another monster to aid Beta. Ah, this one should do."
Yami pulls out yet another card and this one had the letters read Buster Blader. A nonchalant grin forms on Yugi's face as he summons forth a knight-like warrior with a massive sword in hand.
"Now with Beta and Buster Blader on my side, I should have at least a bit of a chance. The Nightmare Cage is only in effect for two whole turns."
"So, I can break free and finish you off? I'd be more than glad to do so!"
Babimon immediately breaks through the cage. He turns, opens his mouth and unleashes a powerful blast that immediately incinerates the cage. Babimon turns to face Yami and his two monsters.
"You're monsters won't do anything to save you! You're dead!"
"Beta! Buster Blader! Attack Babimon with combined force!"
Babimon roars out as Beta and Buster Blader charged forth. As soon as Babimon went to slice them in half with his sword, they managed to maneuver and jump to one side of the abandoned parking lot. Buster Blader sees an opening to Babimon and delivers a sword slash across the baboon's left hip. Beta jumps out of nowhere and delivers clubbing blows to Babimon's face.
"That's it! Keep it up! I'll increase your forces and summon forth a magic card to aid you!"
Yami scans through his cards and found two that will really give him an advantage. He pulls out the Dark Magician Girl card.
"Dark Magician Girl! Summon yourself on the battlefield!"
By his command, the puzzle brings forth a cute, girl wearing an outfit similar to the Dark Magician but it was blue and pink instead of fully purple. The female mage was then equipped with the magic card that Yami had just mentioned earlier.
"I equip Magic Formula to increase the Dark Magician Girl's attack power! Now she will be strong enough to aid Beta and Buster Blader! Go and attack the demon!"
Dark Magician Girl looms over Babimon and points her magician rod over the beast. Babimon screams out as the magical blast severely put damage on his body.
"I see! Since he was created from Pharaohmon's magic, my monsters own magic was able to put some damage to him. I feared that magic effects wouldn't work, but I sure proved myself wrong. Ok, Yami. Let's keep it going. I don't think he wants another blast courtesy of the Dark Magician Girl."
"He's weakening. I can feel his power decreasing after that attack inflicted by our monster. Magic Formula really did the trick."
"Curse you… I never realized you had monsters with magical capabilities… Pharaohmon never informed me anything conerning this…"
"Ha, that's a perfect example to never underestimate the enemy. You came here thinking I would just hand over the Millennium Puzzle just for your boss' own selfish greed. You took me too lightly and figured I would simply through out monsters for you to slaughter."
"So, there are magic and trap cards… Interesting…"
"You're catching on my friend. Now do yourself a favor and leave. You can save yourself another humiliating beating."
"No… I promised I would deliver the Millennium item to Pharaohmon! Damn you! You cheated!"
"You think so? What do you call sneaking up on Gallantmon and slaughtering him when his guard is down. Don't you think that is a cowardly act? You're the perfect example of a hypocrite. You're proud when things go your way, but you start complaining when something doesn't go your way."
"This fool thinks he can just humiliate me like this. That magical effect rendered me paralyzed. I can't even move my body, let alone my fingers. Pharaohmon. I'm sorry that I've failed to deliver you the Millennium item."
"It's time we end this," Yami calls out. "Now I sacrifice all three of my monsters!"
With that said, each of Yugi's monsters were called off from the battlefield. Babimon was immediately caught off guard by this turn of events.
"Why did you just call off your monsters. I don't understand this."
"You'll soon find out. The reason why I've called off my monster is that so I can introduce you to a truly frightening beast! You refer to yourself as a great beast, but you're about to go face to face with a god!"
"A god?!"
Yami holds out a card, which he had won from the Battle City finals. This card has an image of a massive red dragon with two mouths and a serpent-like body. The skies started to darken as if a thunderstorm were on the horizon. Babimon felt a tremendous power coming from the blackened heavens above.
"I'm sensing a great, angry power from the heavens! Just what is happening?!"
"Slifer the Sky Dragon!! By the power bested upon me, I summon your almighty presence! Arise, great Epgytian beast!"
Flying through the darkened clouds above is that same crimson, serpent-like dragon. The beast levitates down and sets its sights on Babimon. The baboon had never seen such a great monster. This was truly Babimon's first expression of fear.
"Slifer?! What great power! It's all coming from this beast!"
"Now, Slifer! Attack Babimon and wipe him out!"
Suddenly, a dark voice calls out to Babimon mentally and brings the baboon back to reality. It was none other than Pharaohmon.
"Babimon! You must retreat right away! I can't afford to lose you!"
"But, my lord… That fool's monster managed to use a magical spell that rendered my body useless! I can't move a muscle…"
"Uh, very well. I'm going to transport you out of there myself. You may have not gained me the Millennium Puzzle, but you've managed to get some information out of the boy."
"Information."
"We'll discuss it later. Prepare to be transported."
Slifer was close to vanquishing Babimon forever, until the baboon digimon was quickly transported out from the spot. Yami calls out to Slifer to halt his attack. As a result, the god monster and his mouth blast were quickly vanquished. Yami realized that Babimon had escaped just in the nick of time.
"He's escaped. I see Pharaohmon was responsible for this."
"At least we got him out of our way, Yami. We did pretty good out there."
"If Pharaohmon is sending out minions to take the Millennium Puzzle, then we better be on our guards, Yugi. We were only lucky, but it won't be easy the next time."
"I wonder why Babimon vanished. I have a bad feeling Pharaohmon might have found something to his liking."
Yami brushes himself off and walks out from the abandoned parking lot and heads out towards his grandfather's shop. Tomorrow morning, he and his friends will go to Shinjuku to once again visit Takato and the Tamers. They would need to plan out their next course of action against Pharaohmon's forces.
"We have all weekend to help Takato."
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Shibuya/3:25 P.M.
Blitzmon and Onyxmon watched as the dark clouds started to settle after Slifer was desummoned just a moment ago. They felt an overwhelming power emitting from the godly beast.
"What was that power I've just felt?!" Onyxmon managed to blurt out.
"Beats me. I could nearly feel my spine tingling."
"Well, it doesn't matter to me now. It's power is fading and we should get back to what we were doing."
"Yeah. I was just about to knock you around."
"Make that the other way around."
Onyxmon quickly phases out and appears above Blitzmon. The warrior of thunder gets clubbed in the back of the head. The force of the blow sends Blitzmon crashing down to the concrete ground below.
"So much for him…"
"Pyro Tornado!!"
Suddenly, Onyxmon turns to find a flaming figure blasting a wave of fire energy over toward the antelope. Onyxmon managed to leap away just at the nick of time. He lands on a nearby platform and finds Agunimon looking down upon him.
"Another Legendary Warrior. I take it you're with this fool."
"Who else would I align myself with? Hey, Blitzmon! Are you all right?"
The warrior of thunder slowly rises from the ground and gives a thumbs up to his comrade.
"You just stay down and by some time, Blitzmon. I'll take this jerkwad from here."
"So, I'm a jerkwad, huh?"
"I can come up with a lot more insulting names. Care for me run down the list?"
"As much as I'd like to hear you babble, I don't wish to waste anymore time. You interfered with my affairs and you shall pay dearly."
As soon as he said that, Onyxmon flies out towards Agunimon with rapid speed and delivers a clubbing blow to the warrior's chest. Fortunately, Agunimon was able to catch the fiend's hand at the last second. The warrior cracks a grin and delivers a head butt that manages to reel the villain back.
"Pyro Darts!!"
Agunimon tosses an array of fiery darts that pierced through Onyxmon's hide. He seethes and attempts to ward off the threshold. Agunimon takes advantage of the stunned enemy and sends him crashing back with a spinning kick.
"Way to nail it to him, Taky!" Blitzmon cries out.
Looking on from behind the rubble, Sailor Jupiter makes it to her feet and watches the heated brawl ensue between the digimon. Her eyes were glazed over from the beating.
"It's Agunimon… Wow look at those two go… You know… Here I would think that I would get an Eternal power up like Venus and Mars had received… I guess I haven't really earned that opportunity…"
Agunimon leaps up and clings onto a pole that hung on the side of a nearby apartment building. The people from their apartment homes watched the events unfold. Children gathered to watch the fiery hero deliver an array of blows to the villain. They had now begun to see Agunimon as their hero.
"Yay! Kick his butt, whoever!" a boy cries out.
"My new hero!" a teenage girl said while fantasizing. "Ooh! I've got to write a fanfic on this pyro hunk!"
"Ha. You've got to be kidding me," Agunimon muttered in thought.
Despite the people cheering on, Agunimon maintained his focus on the enemy at hand. Onyxmon gazed over at the people and a sadistic idea came across his mind.
"Hey, hero boy! Save your fanatics from this!"
As soon as he said that, Onyxmon fires away a massive blast towards the people. Agunimon could only look on with utter horror. This was the nearly the same stunt Babimon nearly pulled off. There was no way the warrior of fire was going to have enough time to knock the blast off course.
"I can't stop that blast! It's moving at a rapid pace!"
"It looks like you've just let your new fans down, my friend! But don't you worry, you'll be joining them soon in hell."
Blitzmon attempted to stop the blast, but was nowhere close to even reaching it. Onyxmon laughs insanely as everything seemed to be going into slow motion. The people could see their lives flashing before their very eyes.
Suddenly, a shadowy figure blitzes through the blast and slices in half. Agunimon, Blitzmon and Sailor Jupiter were quickly caught off guard by this sudden change of pace. The crowds sighed in relief as their lives were ultimately spared. However, who was brave enough to cut through a devastating blast?
That figure revealed himself by phasing on top of a light post. The person was short, wore a black cloak and a white bandana around his forehead. His eyes were locked onto Onyxmon and in his right hand was a sword. He used to slice through the blast.
"Hey! Just who the heck is that guy?" Blitzmon calls out.
"I've never seen him before," Agunimon replied.
"You! Are you one of those Spirit Detectives?!" Onyxmon asked. "How did you get through my Scrabmon fleet?"
"Let's just say your boys weren't fast enough to keep up with me. They were merely target practice. Next time, make sure they cover up their weak spots. But that's not my problem, now is it?"
"Hey, shorty! Wait up!"
Everyone turned to find the source of a rather rough, harsh voice. Running up towards the group is a teenage boy with orange-red hair and a blue school uniform. He was catching his breath as the short man gazed down upon him. This boy is named Kuwabara.
"It's about time you showed up, you fool," the short man calls out.
"Hey, I don't have super speed, Hiei! So cut me some slack!"
"Let's get back to more important matters… You. You happen to be associated with those monsters Yusuke and Kurama defeated before, am I right?"
"Does it matter? They failed because they were overconfidence. I won't make the same mistake and allow the likes of you to slay me off."
"Is that right? What if I were to tell you that I've already gave you a proper haircut. Take a look at your horns."
Suddenly, to everyone's surprise, Onyxmon looked up at his antlers and watched as the top halves were cut clean off. The antelope was stunned like never before. He didn't even catch a glimpse of Hiei moving.
"Just who are these guys?! How did he gain this much speed?! Pharaohmon created us to be speed demons!"
"Obviously your lord never took to account that we demons have evolved into efficient killing machines," Hiei said.
"Hey, can we save this talk for later?!" Agunimon cries out. "We have a bad guy to take care of!"
"Well, that's enough out of you, demon," Onyxmon said. "You only managed to catch me off guard, but I'm prepared to face whatever you've got in your arsenal."
"Hold on it right there!" Sailor Jupiter's voice cries out. "You boys think you can hog all the fun?!"
"Stay quiet, wench! This is between myself and the demon," said Onyxmon. "You're not worth my time…"
"Oh, you don't think so? Well, I happen to disagree."
The sailor warrior was basked in a light green aura and her power started to increase. This happened to Venus and Mars before when they ascended into their Eternal forms.
"Guess what? Now it's my turn to play, boys…"
"Wait, I remember Tomoki telling me something similar to this. If she's going to power up to a new level, then this creep is asking for it!"
"Jupiter Eternal!! Make up!!"
Sailor Jupiter held out a rod similar to both Sailor Mars and Venus, but with this one contains the Jupiter symbol and a pair of angel wings at the sides. She was now basked in a ray of green light. A view of Jupiter appears in the background with the many moons that orbits around the planet. Jupiter's new outfit was white with green-pink 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 Jupiter. Eternal Sailor Jupiter was now born and ready to exact her vengeance on the digimon who humiliated her.
Eternal Sailor Jupiter comes walking out with every scar and bruise healed up. She pops her knuckles and forms a grin on her face.
"I… I can't believe this," Blitzmon said. "That girl has got to be Sailor Jupiter! I remember seeing her transform that day that baboon was invading our hometown! I can't believe my ride came from a Sailor Senshi!"
"If you guys don't mind, I'd like to give this punk a piece of my mind," Jupiter calls out. "I owe him."
"Whatever, but you better make sure to leave me some," Hiei said.
"Man, you're being way too selfish, Hiei! You should be happy for only nicking off his antlers!" Kuwabara shouts. "We should all get a turn!"
"He's right, which is why I owe him," the Sailor warrior replied.
"Hey! Let's keep the attention on me, please!" Onyxmon calls out. "Not everyone of you will even need a turn, because you will already be dead."
"Oh, you shouldn't be the one to talk," said Agunimon. "Jupiter. As they say, ladies first."
"Thanks. I owe ya, Agunimon."
Onyxmon charges towards the senshi warrior with energy spheres forming in his hands. Sailor Jupiter quickly saw this coming and flips over the charging antelope. Onyxmon turns to find Jupiter about to unleash one of her newest techniques.
"Jupiter Poison Flower Storm!!"
The female sends out a wave of flowers that managed to latch themselves onto Onyxmon. The antelope felt his body being drained and succumbed to the deadly poison coursing through his veins. Sailor Jupiter took advantage of the weakened beast and cups her hands together.
"Hey, beetle man!"
"The name is Blitzmon. What's up?"
"How about we give this guy the shock treatment?"
"Shock treatment? Ah, I get it! Hang in there!"
Blitzmon flew out over to Sailor Jupiter and stands by her side. The duo turned their attention to a succumbed Onyxmon.
"This is another new technique I've gained in this Eternal form. I hope it works. On my mark, set, go!" the girl calls out. "Mega Dragon-"
"Thunder-"
"Jolt Wave!"
"Fist!"
The two warriors called out their attack in synch with one another and quickly merged their electrical blasts together. Onyxmon was caught in the wave and electrocuted in the process. Jupiter and Blitzmon nodded to each other in approval.
"That's what I call a shocking development," Blitzmon said.
"Couldn't he just come up with better material than that? He's making a complete fool out of himself," Agunimon thought.
"He's weakened. Now it's our turn!" Kuwabara said.
"I'll handle this myself. You won't be needed," Hiei replied.
"What?! You better leave me some, shorty!"
"Too late. I'm ending this now…"
Hiei instantly phases out from the light post and appears in front of the weakened Onyxmon. The demon sheaths his sword and quickly slashes his sword across the antelope's chest.
"Scream like you never screamed before. Maybe I can make an example out of you and use this as a message to your boss."
"I said to leave him for me, shorty! Spirit Sword!!"
Kuwabara jumps up with an energy-based sword materializing in his right hand. Hiei moves away as Kuwabara comes down and cuts Onyxmon down in half. Onyxmon's body split in half as he was instantly deleted into data fragments. Kuwabara grinned and disperses his sword's energy.
"Heh, told ya I'd get the job done," Kuwabara said.
"You only got lucky because those two electrocuted the helpless fool. Plus if I hadn't intervened, you would have surely failed."
"You take that back, Hiei! At least I delivered the final blow. Now I can go home with my head held high!"
"Wow these two argue as if they were brothers," Agunimon said. "I thought my brother and I were bad, but this is ridiculous."
"Hey, Agunimon! How did you like my new technique?!" Sailor Jupiter calls out.
"Neat-o! You and Blitzmon really sent that joker packing!"
"So, these are our new allies? Well at least some of them know when to get the job done right," Hiei thought. "Though, these weaklings they call enemies are no match for me."
"If this guy was able to rough house us just a minute ago, then we're definitely going to have our hands full with more of Pharaohmon's minions. Who knows what that evil creep has cooking up in his so-called laboratory," Agunimon said. "By the way, thanks for… Hey! Those two guys are gone!"
Agunimon looked around to find that both Spirit Detectives had just disappeared without a trace.
"I didn't even see that guy leave," Sailor Jupiter said. "He's a lot faster than he looks."
"But just who were they? That Onyxmon said mentioned to them as Spirit Detectives. Just who are they and why are they suddenly aiding us?" Blitzmon said. "This is really too confusing. We're not sure whether to trust these guys or not."
"I don't know, but I know for sure that we have a common enemy. I have a feeling that this is just another tip of the iceberg," replied Agunimon. "Pharaohmon is not through yet."
Sailor Jupiter glances down on her new Eternal form and looks up at the sunset taking place. She cracks a grin on her face.
"Wow, this new Eternal form is incredible, but I wonder why Venus, Mars and myself were suddenly given these new powers. Was it to help us combat against this new threat? Who knows, but these powers really came at just about the right time. Agunimon is right, we're not sure when Pharaohmon will strike next. Man, saving the world can sometimes be a pain in the ass."
xxxxx
Shinjuku/4:00 P.M.
Lance had watched the events unfold from Shibuya. He was slightly frustrated by the appearance of Hiei and Kuwabara. The Spirit Detectives were already becoming a thorn to the digimon lord's posterior.
"Damn it… They've failed to capture that Sailor's power source."
"You're plans not working out the way you wanted them?" Felinismon asked.
"Unfortunately my minions have failed me. It looks as thought I will need to get my hands dirty."
"My lord…"
"Babimon just did me a favor. I was just watched his confrontation with Yugi Muto and noticed the boy used an array of traps and magical summons. I was able to channel through this vessel's mind and I've made quite a discovery. There seems to be some form of competition associated with a game known as Duel Monsters. Yes, and Yugi used several strategies to overwhelm Babimon. I certainly wasn't expecting any trap summons."
"So, what do you propose we do, Lord Pharaohmon?"
"I'm going to look further into these Duel Monsters cards and study them. Perhaps these Duel Monsters shall be put into good use. This could very well work with my favor."
"There's another thing that concerns. What do you plan to do with Takato's surprise guest?"
"Oh. I'll be sure to dispatch our good friend. It's time that boy faced an old demon that is dying to see him again. And I do mean dying to see him… Mheh."
Looming in the background was that same shadow shaped like that of a dragon-like monster with the familiar hazard sign embedded on its chest. The creature bellows deeply and quickly phases out behind the shadows of the hotel room.
xxxxx
Matsuda Residence/6:30 P.M.
Taking a nap in his bed, Takato decided to rest up before his big meeting with Yugi tomorrow. The goggle boy was relieved that the weekend had finally come, but he was a little worried. Now that Pharaohmon's forces have been closing in, he hasn't had a chance to truly prepare himself.
The boy was thinking rather pleasant thoughts and dreamed of his future. He had always wanted to become an artist and help spread his artistic ideas. However, there was another thing that he always dreamed about: the unforgiving memories of Megidramon. Yes, he remembered that same monster. His own partner had digivolved into a demonic creature as a result of Takato's rage. The boy truly could not get over it and refused to ever forgive himself.
Suddenly, Takato found himself in a dark realm with little to no little. He runs across and calls out for anyone to assist him.
"This has got to be a dream, right?"
Just as Takato was about to pinch himself on the arm, he felt a low growling coming from the other side. He turns and finds a pair of crimson, demon-like eyes gazing down upon him. The boy was frozen stiff and couldn't move a single muscle.
"I can't move… Who are you? Show yourself!"
The monstrous figure revealed itself from out of the shadows and unleashes a demonic cry. Takato looked as if he had seen a ghost. He was standing toe to toe with the same monster that nearly destroyed the Digital World. It was the same demon spawned after witnessing Jeri's Leomon being slain by Beelzebumon. It was that same monster that evolved due to Takato unleashing his hatred for Beelzebumon.
"No… You can't back… I won't let you! I won't let you! I'll never let Guilmon become a monster again!"
Then, an image of a boy was standing by Megidramon's side. Takato gazed over at the boy and was unable to recognize him. The boy looked similar to Lance in appearance, except for the fact that his eyes were emitting that same red glow Megidramon was giving off.
"Who are you?!"
"You're worst nightmare come to life, boy… Tell me… How does it feel to face your worst fears? Rika was simply my first victim, but you unfortunately saved her…"
"Pharaohmon… You coward… Why don't you show yourself?!"
"In due time, my friend…"
"I'm not your friend… We'll never be friends…"
"What if I were to tell you that one of your best friends turns out to be your worst enemy?"
"I don't understand…"
"You'll get it, Takato Matuski… In the meantime, prepare yourself for torment like you've never seen before… Mheh."
As soon as the shadowy figure dissipates through the darkness, Takato found himself facing Megidramon. The boy screams as it dove down to snare him with its jaws.
Now, the boy suddenly found himself thrashing about in his bed and crying out. Guilmon was there to restrain his partner.
"Takato! Please calm down! You're just having a bad dream!"
Takato opens his eyes and quickly sits up. He turns and finds Guilmon with a worried glare on his face. The boy wiped the sweat from his forehead and lets out a sigh of relief.
"Oh, Guilmon… I had a bad nightmare… I was dreaming of Megidramon… and there was this shadowy figure… I think it was Pharaohmon…"
"Pharaohmon? I remember Renamon telling me that monster tried to torment Rika through her mind."
"Wait, I do remember Rika telling me that…"
Takato slams his fist on his bed and clenches his teeth in fury.
"So, that coward is attempting to destroy us mentally? I won't stand for it… Pharaohmon, I hope you're listening… It's going to take a little more than mind games to destroy me… Do you hear me?!"
"You tell him, Takato!"
"And to exact my revenge, I'm gunning for your right hand man, Babimon! Guilmon, it's payback time."
Guilmon nodded approvingly as Takato looks out to the stars. He wished for another chance to redeem himself from his last encounter with Babimon. He also wished to find the identity of Pharaohmon and defeat him at any costs.
xxxxx
Takato is determined to defeat Pharaohmon, but how will he start? The Tamers are planned to meet with Yugi and his friends during the coming weekend. Can they get it together and put down Pharaohmon's forces? With Jupiter gaining her Eternal form and every Spirit Detective revealing their identities, our heroes have their hands full. And what about Pharaohmon's next scheme? Why is he now so interested in Duel Monsters and what does he plan to do with it?
xxxxx
(Preview)
Yusuke: Hey, everyone! This is Yusuke Urameshi and it's about time I get a little say into this preview. That jerkwad, Pharaohmon, decides to take it upon himself using Lance's body to greet that Rika girl.
Rika: Who are you?
Lance: The name is Lance. I hope you can introduce me to some friends of yours. I just moved into town recently.
Takato: Hey, Rika. Who's the teenager? There's something about this guy that's giving me the chills.
Lance: Ha, those fools don't realize who I really am. Isn't it ironic that their newest friend will eventually turn out to be their worst enemy. I'm the one they should despise and fear.
Yugi: Hey, guys! Who's the kid?
Lance: Nice to meet you all.
Takato: One day, that coward Pharaohmon will show himself and he'll be sorry for every crossing me.
Lance: Is that so? Well, Takato, I hope you're ready to face a certain demon from your past.
Henry: What the heck is that?! Takato… can it be…
Takato: Guilmon… This can't be possible… It's…
Guilmon: Megidramon?
Lance: Yes, I've managed to create a virus copy of the original Megidramon. Thank you for allowing me to invade your mind and plow deep into your painful memories, you pathetic fool! This is ever crossing me!"
Yusuke: Hello, what is this strong power?!
Rei: I don't like the looks of this…
Takuya: We have to fight whatever this thing is!
Izumi: Next episode is entitled…
A Demon From the Past Revived! Megidramon, the Corrupt One!
Takato: You don't want to miss this!
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Coral: You've done. You've actually brought Megidramon back!
SSJ4T: It's a virus version of the original and he'll be twice as strong! We'll see if Takato will be capable of overcoming this obstacle.
Coral: You're evil, SSJ4T. You know that right?
SSJ4T: You bet! ;)
Coral: Well, I'm not about to clean up the mess Megidramon is going to leave behind. He's too unpredictable.
SSJ4T: Sorry the delay, but you know how school can really hold back fanfic writing. Until then, peace!