Coral: Aloha, everyone! It's been a while but it's good to be back! Now we're free to continue with the stories during our two week break! ^^ Now this is some damned good news! I know you guys have been sitting on your asses for the next chapter to this series. Don't worry, this will be worth the wait and will have plenty of action long the way! I still haven't heard from SSJ4T since Android 17 killed him! I'll have more updates on his sudden disappearance.
17: There's really no need. You and I know that he isn't coming back.
Coral: Mouth him off while you can. You're going to be the one who is going to get his pretty boy ass kicked.
17: I'd like to see him try.
Coral: Anyway, let's get on with this long awaited chapter! Enjoy!
17: While you still…
[The saiyan girl whacks 17 across the head with an oversized mallet.]
Coral: Say hello to my little friend.
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[Play Yu Yu Hakusho opening theme "A Smile That's a Bomb!"]
Pharaohmon Infiltrates Hypnos! A Midnight Showdown!
Roof of Hypnos Headquarters: 12:45 p.m.
The magnificent structure of the twin towers stood above the populated grounds of Shinjuku City. With everyone too busy getting to their jobs, this allowed Horusmon to soar across the heavens. He looks down at the roof of the towers and safely makes a landing without being detected. He catches his breathe and felt a dark aura making it's presence felt. He turns and finds Lance standing with his arms crossed.
"Lord Pharaohmon. I abandoned the battlefield as you per requested."
"Excellent. You did well by displaying you're full power. Yes, that should draw them out of hiding. Now they will all come looking for me. It's too bad I have everything in store for our guests."
"Sire," a voice calls out.
"What is Felinismon? Can't you see I was explaining my game plan for Horusmon?"
Lance turns to see the feminine feline digimon phasing in with a radar device. It displayed an overview map of the entire Hypnos building. The teen takes a look at the radar and smirks.
"Yes, I see."
"I was going to warn you about their strong security systems."
"Don't worry. We'll handle that minor problem ourselves. These humans shouldn't give us any trouble."
"Want me to kill every last human within this range, Lord Pharaohmon?" Horusmon begged. "It will make it easier for…"
"No, I don't plan on spilling any bloodshed until tonight. Horusmon, I take you will be ready for those spirit detectives?"
"Leave them with me. Even with the legendary warriors, they couldn't touch me. What they received was only child's play. Now I'm ready to sue the fullest extent of my power."
"I see you're awfully confident about this. Just don't let it go to you're head," Felinismon muttered.
"I heard that wench. At least I didn't die only for Lord Pharaohmon to save you're soul from oblivion!"
This remark quickly caused Felinismon to shed a tear and pout. Horusmon basks in his glory over humiliating the feline.
"I hate you, you big mean…"
"So, are you really going to target this girl you've been keeping you're eye on?" Horusmon asked.
"You mean Sailor Mars? Yes, I personally invited her to meet me here tonight."
"Tell me about this secret behind her so-called sibling…"
"That is none of you're concern, Horusmon. This is only between Rei and myself. You keep you're full focus on those Spirit Detectives and Legendary Warriors. Felinismon. I want you to secretly scout the perimeters and search out every human. They'll be taking a long nap while we infiltrate their headquarters."
"Yes, my lord. It shall be done."
As soon as she said that, Felinismon instantly phases out from the roof leaving both Horusmon and Lance behind. The teen walks towards the balcony of the roof building and stares out into the sunset. The only thing that concerned him at this moment was Rei Hino. He looks back to the conversation he had with her nearly an hour ago.
Flashback
"Pharaohmon! Enough of these mind games. I'm not going to fall for these crappy illusions. What gives you any right to toy with my memories? Do you hear me?!"
"I hear you. However, this is merely a test. I need to know if you happened to be in connection with an enemy of mine that once destroyed me. You are similar to the same priestess girl who aided the Sovereigns to led to the demise of my empire."
"Is that so? Well, you have the wrong person," Rei retorted. "However, I will say that I will succeed where that priestess failed to accomplish. I'm taking you down!"
"I doubt it, because you might not be the one I'm looking for," he stated. "But that girl might be. Who knows maybe I'll pay her a visit."
"Please, that's just an image! She's not real!"
"You think so? You truly are a sad excuse of a sister," Pharaohmon said. "You are willing to abandon family just for the sake of your own self. Pretty selfish if you ask me."
"Why do you even care about my family?! You don't know a god damn thing about me!"
"Such a dirty mouth and you call yourself a Shinto priestess? I have everything I need to know. If you really care for this 'sister' of yours, then you will stop me. It's your choice. But I'm not going to be the one whose heart breaks when she hears the news of her own flesh and blood being slaughtered by a maniac."
"You wouldn't…" the girl said with venom in her tone.
"I would and I will, but in due time. I have a date tonight. If you care to know a little more about you're so-called sibling, then you'll meet me at the twin buildings within Shinjuku district. I hope you have the courage to show up."
"I'll be there. I'll stop you no matter what it takes."
"Well, then. I hope to see you then. Don't be late…"
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Lance clenches his fists tightly and a malevolent grin forms across his pale face. He was definitely awaiting for the girl's arrival and couldn't wait to reveal to her more about her lost sibling.
"I'll be waiting, Rei Hino… Finally, I can extract retribution to what you've done to my Megidramon pet… I want to see you beg for your life once I have you in my grasp," he said with venom in his voice.
"Lord Pharaohmon…"
"Horusmon. Guard this post and make certain there are no humans to interfere with my plans."
"Yes, sire."
"I have to freshen up before my date. I'll be coming back by eleven thirty sharp. I want to see every last trace of human activity put to sleep."
Lance phases out from the roof top as Horusmon turned to begin his operation. It would now leave him and Felinismon to take care of the humans that flooded nearly the entire complex. They had to make enough room for the heavily anticipated showdown in the moonlight.
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Matsuki Residence: 2:30 p.m.
The gang had left the park hours before arriving over at Takato's home. His parents were more than happy to welcome back Yugi and his friends before everyone settled down in Takato's room.
Yugi laid sprawled on Takato's bed while looking through the goggle head's digimon cards. Guilmon observed Yugi's Millennium Puzzle and sniffed it.
"No, for the last time, that isn't a gold-covered chocolate," Takato said.
"It sure looks like one, Takato. Can we get something to eat now?"
"You're telling me! I'm starving!" Joey grumbled. "I haven't eaten anything since I got up and those were measly pop tarts!"
"Wow, you sure know how to make an impression," Terriermon remarked.
"Terriermon. Be nice," Henry replied.
"Ok, guys. Let's all settle down," Rika said. "Remember we still have a lunatic and a group of his ass kissing flunkies out there. There is no telling what they might have up their sleeve."
"No, duh. They want to kill us," Tristan stated. "Isn't that a good enough motive for a creep like Pharaohmon?"
"Yugi, you said you had a hunch that Pharaohmon would attack the twin buildings?" Joey asked.
"Yeah, but I can't really be too sure. Takato, do you happen to know that building?"
"As a matter of fact, we do. You see we know a couple of people who sort of run the place. Though, they did try to get rid of Guilmon and the others. However, we united together to do everything we could to defeat the D-Reaper. To this day, we haven't spoken to them since that event. It would be nice to know how everything is going with Yamaki."
"Which makes it a good reason for Pharaohmon to infiltrate it," Yugi said. "Think about it, Takato. He might have seen some interest in then. In fact, he might be waiting in the wings for us to get there."
"Hold on. It sounds to me that he's trying to lure us in. I'm not buying it," Tea commented. "We have to think strategically here."
"Not unless we have Takato and the Tamers to soup up their digimon! We can take care of those Scrabmon flunkies," Joey said.
"No, because that's exactly what Pharaohmon wants us to do. We make a stupid error and he's going to send in Horusmon to sweep us out," Henry said.
"Not unless we bio-merge, guys," Takato said.
"But it just might not be enough. Don't you remember when Babimon creamed Gallantmon?" Rika said. "Plus, that monster was a freaking ultimate-level! Horusmon might be leagues ahead of that baboon."
"Not to mention annoying," Renamon remarked. "Don't worry, Rika. I can assure you that we'll take care of the situation."
"What makes you say that? We're going to be ambushed," Tristan said.
"Trust me. We have more allies when we realize. It's going to take a little more than bug problems to push us back."
"She's right. Look back to the mysterious digimon that helped us in Shibuya and the Sailor Senshi," said Takato. "They are bound to be there as we are. Pharaohmon just made a big mistake and he's going to regret it. There's no way he can take us all on at once."
"We can definitely overcome these odds," replied Yugi. "So, what do you say? How about giving it another shot? We'll be victorious when the dust settles."
"Um, question. When will we strike?" Terriermon asked. "There's no point rallying on without knowing when he'll be expecting us to show up."
"Most likely midnight," Rika said. "Any bad guy would want this settled in a midnight showdown. It's the oldest cliche in the book."
"Then we'll be there at midnight. That's if he'll even bother to wait for us then," Takato said. "What do you say, guys? It's going to be a midnight showdown!"
"Yugi. We must be cautious," Yami spoke through Yugi's mind. "Pharaohmon is expecting us to arrive and we better be on the look out."
"I agree. This awfully seems to obvious. He's up to something and I don't like it. But we'll be ready. It's time to settle this, Pharaohmon. You haven't seen what we're capable with full team work on our side."
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Shibuya. A local food market: 3:45 p.m.
Later in the day, Rei had explained everything to Makoto and Minako. Though, she kept anything associated with her long lost sister to herself. They were complete awe over the fact that Pharaohmon confronted their friend.
"So, he wants you to meet him over in Shinjuku at the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building?" Makoto asked. "That place is top government and there's no telling what he might do in there."
"I know, but I have to face him."
"Who said you have to go alone?" Minako replied. "We'll be accompanying you."
"No. I ask you to let me handle this myself for a change."
"But, we always work together on this sort of situation," said Makoto. "We've stuck together through and through. We can't just let you rush in there and take him on alone."
"I appreciate the concern, guys. However, you will just have to trust me on this one. I wouldn't be saying this if I didn't know what I am going to be up against."
The raven-haired girl turns away from her two Senshi partners and had a look of sheer determination. She balled up her fists and looks out deeply into the heavens with the wind blowing against her hair.
"Pharaohmon. I'll be there. I need to know more about my long lost sister. If you are using mind games to distract me, then you're going to pay dearly for it. I won't allow you to toy with me. I'm ending it tonight."
The other two girls could tell when their friend was upset and right now they were going to allow Rei to have her own space. On the other hand, they were quite concerned and wondered why Rei would turn down their offer. Naturally, Rei would be a hothead, but she seems to be cool and collected.
"We better keep an eye on her just in case," Minako whispered. "There must be something she's hiding from us."
"I agree. We'll see how everything plays out here."
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Shibuya Central Park: 3:55 pm
Takuya gathered around his comrades as they began to discuss the situation that had just occurred. As usual, Takuya was rambling on how he and the Spirit Detectives were taking care of the Scrabmon. He stopped as an idea had brought to Kouji's attention.
"Takuya! Don't you realize what that bird had just told you? He's only luring you guys into a trap. You ought to know that's the oldest trick in the book. I say we band together and head on over to Shinjuku. We can work as a team and take the enemy down."
"That's smart thinking there, Kouji," Kouichi said. "No offense, Takuya, but you'll be needing some backup."
"No kidding. Who said it was all right for you three to run off without letting us know?" Izumi growled.
"Look, we just didn't think we'd need you. After all, we have those other guys to help us," Takuya said.
"You should have seen them," Junpei said. "One was fast enough to keep up with that bird brain. He was so fast that my eyes lost track of them."
"Yeah and that other guy who turns a rose into a whip," said Tomoki. "Hardcore, that's all I can say."
"Well, I think you guys are just looking to hog the glory," Izumi said. "Typical machismo. That's okay. I don't expect you guys to help me when I'm in trouble."
"Look, we were going to tell you anyway, Izumi," replied Takuya. "We promise. In fact, we might need you're help dealing with this bird. Trust me, he took us all a part at once. If we're united, then we have a chance to gain back some retribution. So what do you say, guys?"
"You know I'm in," said Kouji.
"Count me in, too. It's been a while since I've had some fun," Kouichi spoke up.
"Izumi? How about you?"
"Just as long as you don't hog the spotlight, Takuya."
"I'm definitely not going to be left out of this fight," said Junpei. "What do you say, little man?"
"Let's kick some butt!" Tomoki exclaimed.
"Now that's what I want to hear! Let me hear it guys!"
"Legendary Warriors unite!!" the unified group exclaimed while raising their fists up in triumph.
Looking on from a tree branch was none other than Hiei. The fire apparition kept his eye on the six children and disappears within a flash. Junpei turns around and looked around to find no trace of the demon. He shrugs his shoulders and continues his victory cry with the other children.
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Elsewhere within the Shibuya District: 4:25 PM
Yusuke Urameshi is seen standing in the middle of an abandoned parking lot. He looked down at his finger tips and wondered if he would have enough rounds of his spirit energy. He had used one against Horusmon earlier in the day, but failed to destroy the stronger adversary. He will have to be extra careful for the midnight showdown. He turns to find Hiei standing behind him.
"What brings you here, Hiei? Let me guess Kuwabara didn't want to be insulted again?"
"I just left the park and take a look at our new allies."
"You really think they'll be any help for us?"
"Don't worry about them. We only have to worry about ourselves and the task at hand. Besides, I have a surprise in store for our feathered friend."
"Well, that ought to be something. I'm looking forward to it."
"Yes. I'm reluctant to use this technique of mine, but I'm sure my Jagan Eye has a different opinion on the matter."
"Something bothering, Hiei?"
"Nonsense. You're just seeing things."
With that said, Hiei instantly vanishes from sight and leaves Yusuke behind.
"What's his deal? Well, at least we'll be kicking some ass tonight. I'm all up for it."
Yusuke was rather looking forward to squaring off against Horusmon once again. After all, he has about two rounds of his Spirit Gun and he could possibly use them to put the digimon away for good. Though, he wondered what Hiei has in store for Horusmon. it seemed Hiei was overjoyed with the thought of battling Horusmon since their confrontation earlier in the afternoon.
"Let's hope you have something that will be worth it, Hiei. If we don't get one perfect shot on this bird, we're screwed."
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Hypnos Headquarters: 10:25 pm
The secret headquarters of the top secret organization known as Hypnos seemed to be quiet at the very moment. There was not a trace of human activity. The reason for this was the fact that every employee working within the facility were put to sleep with the use of Felinismon's sleeping spells. She secretly threw sleeping powder into every human after sneaking up from behind them. However, she only managed to miss three humans. Those three were perhaps the most important members of the Hypnos team: Yamaki, Riley and Talley.
Felinismon turns as she finds a door opening up and revealing three figures. She instantly vanishes out from sight. Yamaki glares deep within the secret chambers and gasps at the sight of fallen workers sprawled on the floor.
"What is this?" Yamaki asked. "Why is everybody down?"
"They seem to be in a state of sleep," Talley replied. "But what could have caused this?"
"Sir, I'm going to search the area and ask to see if they had seen anything suspicious," Riley said.
"Yes, do so. Who could have infiltrated this place? We're top secret. Only a few people have access to this room."
"You think it could one of the…"
"Digimon? I doubt it. All I know is that Takato and his friends reunited with their digimon. I have yet to see any other digimon lately…"
"Sir, are you forgetting about the attacks in Shibuya recently?"
"No, but who says they are even digimon? The gateway to the Digital World was shut down. Nothing should have crossed over from that world. The children even sealed it up after D-Reaper was defeated."
"Sir! I couldn't find a trace of employees fully awake. It seems somebody or something had used sleeping gas. It most likely could have spread throughout the facility and put everyone to sleep. We have a spy on our hands."
"But who would know about Hypnos existence? We're top secret."
"Maybe, I should have explained my reasoning," Felinismon whispers as she appears behind Yamaki.
"Sir! Behind you!" the ladies cry out.
However, it was much too late to save the lead official of the Hypnos team. Felinismon wrapped an arm around Yamaki's neck and sleeper-hold maneuver. The feline digimon holds out her other hand and starts forming an orb of mystical energy.
"Get back or do you want to see pretty boy get his little neck cut open?" she asked. "My, you girls really need a fashion tip. Those lab coats certainly don't suite you."
"Are you the one who caused all this?!" Riley asked.
"What if I was?"
"You must be a digimon like the ones Takato and the children have battled one year ago," Talley brought up. "How did you know about us?"
"Let's just say that my boss is sure going to make this his new home. In fact, he just might spare you two to be his servants. He could use some fine ladies to accompany him."
"Excuse you, but we're not letting you run this place. This is top secret," Riley said.
"Yeah, what are you going to do about it?"
"If only we could use the Juggernaut, but it is in the process of being shipped out and dismantled," Talley said in thought.
"So what's it going to be? If I were you I'd let those children know about the situation. They have every right to know about what will happen to each and everyone of you. Here's the deal: If they don't bother to show up, I'll execute each and everyone of you. However, if they do come, we just might spare you and you will get to witness the downfall of the children. Mr. Yamaki, I think you ought to call them now," Felinismon said.
"You will not get away with this," Riley growls angrily.
"Oo, you will not get away with this," the feline sarcastically mocked Riley. "The first thing I'm going to do to you is rip those lips off of that pretty little face of yours."
Yamaki reluctantly tried pulling away, but Felinismon held a vice grip on his neck. The official had no choice, but to reach for his cell phone. He grabs it and instantly dials up the number to the Matsuki residence.
"Good, now the plot thickens."
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Matsuki Residence: 10:35 pm
The house phone rang and this brought attention over to Takato's parents. Mr. Matsuki rushes over and looks over at the caller ID. He notices that it was under an Unavailable name. Despite not knowing who the caller was, he quickly answers the phone and replies to the caller, who was none other than Yamaki.
"Hello, Matsuki residence."
"Mr. Matsuki. This is Yamaki…"
"Mr. Yamaki! How are you today?"
"Can I speak with Takato? It's urgent. Please, put Takato on the phone…"
"Well, ok. Takato!"
As soon as he said that, the goggle head came rushing down with Guilmon accompanying him. He looks over at his father and tilts his head in eagerness.
"What is it, dad?"
"It's for you. Yamaki wants to talk to you and he sounded pretty brash."
"Yamaki… Oh, no! Dad! Give me that!"
Takato quickly takes the phone and answers it. He listens to the background to realize that something wrong was definitely taking place.
"Hello? Mr. Yamaki?"
"Takato!! You have to come quickly! We've just been infiltrated by a group of digimon! Come quick-"
Before he could even finish his sentence, the line was instantly cut off and Takato was left with utter shock. He dropped the phone and looked towards Guilmon.
"Takato. Yamaki is trouble, isn't he? It's Pharaohmon, right?"
"Yeah. Guilmon. I want you to get everyone together. Tell them to meet me outside."
"Right, you got it!"
The red digimon flees up the stairs and goes to warn everyone about the newly developed situation. Takato growls deeply as he runs out through the back door.
"That tears it, Pharaohmon! If it's a fight you want, then you've got it! We're bringing everything we have to this ball game! I hope you're ready!"
Takato turns and faces the twin buildings, which were standing over the horizon in the far distance. That would be the battle site where the showdown with Pharaohmon and his henchmen will take place. However, he, Yugi and the Tamers weren't going to be the only individuals to arrive at the same destination. There were going to be a few others to join them along the way. It was only now about an hour and half before the midnight showdown commences.
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Western District of Shinjuku: 10:45 pm
The downtown streets of Shinjuku have pretty much died down as far as activity was concerned. Residents were in their homes to sleep for the rest of the night. However, there were some that stayed out on the dark, gloomy streets. Among them was a certain fire apparition demon. Hiei was buying his time while glaring up towards the Tokyo Metropolis building.
"There it is. Now, I will finally get my hands on that incompetent fool. He made a big mistake by letting me go. This is going to come back to haunt him. I can guarantee him that."
Just as he was about to move out to higher ground, he turned and saw a bus stopping at a bus stop. He was curious to know who would be being dropped off at such a late hour. Two passengers came walking out from the bus. One of which was an old man and the other was a raven-haired girl with a red coat.
"Hmph. That's not my problem now. I have bigger things in mind."
With that said, Hiei instantly vanishes from sight. However, the girl felt a slight disturbance which came from Hiei's presence. She turned to find no traces of the demon anywhere.
"What was that? I felt a presence," Rei said. "That couldn't have been any of Pharaohmon's soldiers. They've masked their auras and rendered my ESP useless."
Rei turns and saw the towering Tokyo Metropolis building. She starts to walk towards it with authority. Now it was the time to confront Pharaohmon and find out more about her so-called family
"Ok, Pharaohmon. It's time to answer my questions. How did you know about my father and the fact that I might have a long lost sister. This better not be some trick or you will regret it. I'll punish you for trespassing on my personal life."
Looking on from above a roof top was Hiei along with a certain crimson-haired fox demon. They laid their eyes upon Rei while coming up with their own strategy to break through Pharaohmon's defenses at at Tokyo Metropolis district.
"You think she's after the same objective?" Kurama asked.
"I suppose, but we should really worry about our own problems. I doubt she would be crazy enough to enter a situation where she knows that she can't succeed. Pharaohmon will not hesitate to destroy anyone. Even a measly human such as this girl."
"We only have about an hour and a half. Yusuke and Kuwabara should arrive here any moment."
"When they do arrive, then we will make our move."
With that said, Hiei held out his right hand and a burning sensation slightly engulfed it. Kurama easily took notice of this.
"What is it, Kurama?"
"Nothing. Nothing at all."
Hiei put his arm down and kept his focus on Horusmon. The events of his battle with the digimon replayed through his mind and it only fueled his thirst for retribution. Would he really use this certain technique despite suffering the heavy consequences in the end? There was only on way to find out and Horusmon will be the guinea pig of Hiei's experiment.
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Elsewhere in Shinjuku: 11:10 pm
After receiving the phone call from Yamaki, Takato, Yugi and their comrades were rushing down a long street towards the district where Hypnos stood. Takato looked up ahead and saw a perfect view of the two towered building. He points out to it, while bringing it to everyone's attention. They began their way down towards the famous building district.
"We have until an hour before Pharaohmon will be sending out his cronies," Joey said. "Are we really planning on breaking in now?"
"Yeah. I know it would be a risky move, but Yamaki is in trouble. We have to at least save him and his crew," Takato replied. "Guilmon, let's make sure the front door is open. We really can't cause a major scene if you were to blast it."
"Ok, but what if it is locked up?"
"Then, I really have no idea. Yugi, any ideas?"
"No choice but to break it down."
"Damn, we're just left with that one option anyway. There's no way around it."
"No, I've got it," Rika said. "Maybe we can have Yugi summon some flying monsters to help guide us towards the roof."
"Wow, you're really good with this," Tea said. "At least you know when to use you're head."
"Normally, she would be too thick headed to even come with any brilliant ideas," Terriermon remarked.
"Watch you're mouth, rabbit," Rika muttered.
As soon as they arrived at the front doors, Takato walked over and tried to pull the doors open. To his surprise, they were open and he gives a signal to everyone else. They make their way into the headquarters and began to scan the perimeters. The area seemed to be clear and there are no traces of activity.
"This joint is pretty much dead," Tristan said. "Any clue where we should go look?"
"Maybe we can take those stairs straight up," Yugi said. "That should lead us to somewhere worthy investigating."
"Let's hurry. There's no telling what those creeps will do to Yamaki and the crew," Takato said.
They nodded in agreement with the goggle head and marched up the stairs. They hurried as fast as they could. They might have only an hour left before Pharaohmon sends his forces to attack, but this way they could at least pull Yamaki out of this mess.
"Hang in there, Mr. Yamaki. We're on our way," Takato said. "You helped us deal with the D-Reaper and rescue Calumon. Now it's our turn to repay the favor."
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Horusmon was standing on the rooftop while waiting for the arrival of Pharaohmon from his daily activities. Suddenly, he felt a dark presence and watched as a form materialized in front of him. It was none other than Lance with a satanic smirk on his face. The bird digimon lowered his head while bowing before his master.
"Lord Pharaohmon. You're awfully early. Did everything go well?"
"I took care of some minor nuisances. You see Lance has some annoying parents, so I took care of the little problem."
"What did you do to them?"
"The same way I will do to every human within this district. I drained away their souls and left their bodies for dead. Remember my true form can only be sustained within this human body for so long. However, if I feed it the souls of living things, then my soul will grow stronger and will eventually expel itself from this vessel."
"Yes, I see what you mean, my lord. I have some news. It seems that Takato and Yugi have already entered the facility. Felinismon had just informed them to come after taking some long time friends of theirs hostage."
"Is that true? Felinismon can be so incompetent with her assignments. No matter. At least they've come."
"Should we welcome our guests once they try to save their friends?"
"I don't see why not. Remember I have a date with Sailor Mars and you have to deal with those Spirit Detectives."
"Yes, I understand. Felinismon should handle Takto and Yugi in short order."
"Remember, do not let me down. That's all I have to say, got it?"
"I won't fail you, Lord Pharaohmon. I shall bring their heads to you."
With that said, Horusmon instantly vanishes from sight and leaves Lance behind to think of a game plan. He was anticipating for the moment Sailor Mars arrives to confront him. He was anxious to see how she will react to more detail behind the story of her long lost sibling and about her father. Suddenly, Lance had just remembered a thought he had moments ago. He pulls out several Duel Monsters cards and scanned through each of them.
"I still have these cards. Now I was listening to this boy's parents having a conversation about highly-tech duel disks which were going to be supplied to a company known as Kaiba Corp. According to this boy's knowledge, I do believe these duel disks were used to summon forth virtual images of the monsters. Though I really have no need for such high-tech gizmos. I can summon any monster with my dark magic. Then again, maybe I can issue out these duel disks and restart a new tournament. It will be similar to the tournament event known as Battle City. However, it's going to have a few little twists to make it every more exciting. I can lure Yugi and his friends into his tournament. But that leaves me with the Senshi, the Spirit Detectives and the other nuisances. No matter. I'll think of something to distract them with while I put my focus on eliminating Yugi and Takato at their very own game. In the end, I will possess that Millennium Puzzle and infinite power will be at my grasp."
Suddenly, Lance felt another presence and turned around to find a feminine figure standing in the middle of the moonlight. A smirk forms across his face as he saw the raven-haired warrior woman. He puts his cards away and faced the Sailor Senshi of Fire. Lance claps his hands in approval, which only managed to infuriate Sailor Mars altogether.
"Ah, Rei Hino. It's so good to see you again."
"Save it. I'm not here to form any friendships with you. You know why I came."
"But of course. However, you shouldn't be rude to the likes of me. I am after all royalty."
"Then how I about I shove you're crown where the sun don't shine."
"So I guess no crappy speeches on how you're going to punish me? That's so unlike you. Normally you and you're comrades would waste you're time with such lame dialogue."
"Do I look like I'm about to give any speech?" she responded with venom in her voice. "You've tormented me enough."
"Yes, I see what you mean. Do please follow me. It's much more refreshing to start a conversation indoors."
"Why not tell me here and now?"
"If that's what you want, I really don't mind. Then again, I don't know how you're going to handle everything I'm about to tell you."
"Cut the crap and let's get to the chase. Tell me what you know about my sibling. How come I wasn't told about any of this? But if this happens to be any trick on you're part, then I'm going to have to resort to extreme measures. See these?" Sailor Mars said while holding out a pair of anti-evil seal papers. "These are called Ofuda scrolls. You better get used to them."
"My magic will render them useless as I've formed a protective aura shield around this vessel's body. So don't even attempt to pull any of those tricks off."
"So, let's get down to the chase. Tell me everything you know and it better be the truth."
Lance merely smiled and crossed his arms. Sailor Mars stood her ground with a handful of Ofuda scrolls in her right hand.
"Ok, then. Fair enough. I think we've already dragged the suspense for far too long."
Lance and Sailor Mars were just about to start to conversation, that is until two mysterious figures watched on from the background. A dark green-haired women in her mid-twenties was preparing to listen to the conversation along with a teenage raven-haired girl.
"Are you sure this is wise, Setsuna?"
"Yes, if we want to find a little more about our new enemy. We have to know what we're truly dealing with."
"I just hope Rei-chan can handle herself. I didn't know she had a sibling."
"Neither did she. That's why she asked for this monster to tell her everything. Remember Hotaru, we won't attack until it is necessary."
"Right."
The pair remained silent as Lance was about to begin his conversation with Sailor Mars.
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Outside of Tokyo Metropolis: 11:30 pm
Nearly thirty minutes has passed and there was already one group standing outside the complex. It was none other than Yusuke and the Spirit Detectives. Hiei and Kurama had waited nearly half an hour for him and Kuwabara to arrive at the location.
"So, this is where we'll be kicking that bird's ass? This place looks like a peculiar place for a bad guy to make his refuge," Yusuke said. "You know Kuwabara, you really didn't have to come."
"I'm not going to tell you again, Urameshi. We're working together through thick and thin. I'm not about to let you do something stupid and rush in without me. Remember I can sense out spirit energy ten times better than you."
"Or maybe he simply was bored being at home," Hiei remarked. "You're simply deadweight."
"You better watch it shrimp. You'd be surprised I much I've improved with my Spirit Sword. Besides, I have to prove to myself that I truly belong with Yukina."
The name of the ice apparition quickly was brought to Hiei's attention and he looks back to when he rescued her from the crime lord.
"Hey, Hiei. Are you all right?" Kuwabara asked. "Maybe it was something I said."
"Don't be ridiculous. Let's just focus on current matters."
"So, where is bird brain?" Yusuke said. "Didn't he say he'd meet us here at midnight?"
"Yes and it's almost midnight according to my watch," Kurama said. "He should at least provide us with a welcome."
"Bad guys aren't the types to throw out the welcome mat," Yusuke said.
"Oh is that a fact? How rude of me. Please, allow me to throw out the welcoming mat for you then!" a screeching voice calls out.
The group turns around as an energy blast came shooting down from out of nowhere. The blast's force knocks them all back and leaves a massive hole into the ground. Yusuke looked up to find Horusmon levitating with a palm outstretched.
"How was that for a welcoming?" Horusmon asked. "What's the matter? Was I a little too rough for you?"
"Nah, you were going a little too easy for my taste. Now that we've taken care of that, let's get down to this. Get you're feathered ass down here!"
"With pleasure, but will you be able to keep up with my speed?" Horusmon asked. "Because I doubt you will."
"Want to make a bet?" Kuwabara said. "I have a little something you just might enjoy. By the way, the name is Kuwabara. We haven't met, but it's going the last time we ever met."
"How unfortunate. If anyone is going to deliver the death blow to this bird, it will be me," Hiei said.
"I hate arrogance. For that you will die first!" Horusmon screamed as he flies down towards the group again.
Yusuke and Kuwabara jumped away from the digimon's swooping attack, which allowed Kurama to use his Rose Whip. Unfortunately for the fox demon, Horusmon easily evaded it and shoots a blast which incinerates it. Kuwabara summons forth the spirit energy within his being and an energy sword materializes in his hand.
"Spirit Sword! Now get longer!"
By Kuwabara's command, the sword responds and expands into a longer size. Horusmon turned to see the sword targeting him. The bird barely maneuvers to the side, but his left wing is struck by the sword's tip.
"Heh, at least I nailed one part of him!"
"That's what I call taking the bird by it's wings," Kurama replied.
"That was just a lucky shot," said Hiei. "He still would have missed by a margin."
"At least give me some credit once in a while, shorty!"
"He's right! That was a lucky shot," Horusmon said. "But I'll tell you what. If you had nailed me with a direct shot, I would have been cooked. Too bad it didn't turn out the way you had planned."
"Allow me to make it up for him!" Yusuke calls out.
"It's you! You're the one with the spirit gun. Go right head and shot. If you think it's the best manuever you can come up with, then you need a new other techniques to beat me with."
"Here then, open wide! Spirit Gun!!"
Yusuke fires away a spirit blast from the tip of his finger. Horusmon watches as the blast came hurtling towards him. The bird barely managed to dodge and allow the blast to soar up into the heavens. Horusmon laughed at the boy's incompetent error and soars down to make his next attack.
"Let's see you dodge this one, Spirit Detective!!"
"Oh crap! I knew I should have used it when his back was turned!"
"Die, human!!"
Suddenly, Horusmon felt a sharp stab into his side stomach as he turned to find Hiei. The sword from the fire apparition was jammed right through Horusmon's side stomach.
"You… you caught him off guard…"
"Heh, so what if I did? I said I would be the one who finishes you?"
"You must be joking right? You four can't even defeat me when my guard is up. In fact, that boy's Spirit Gun is useless against me."
"Then why did you attempt to avoid it or the other fool's Spirit Sword for that matter?"
"I was merely testing you… yes…"
"You were sacred I know you were. I could feel it. You feared if any of those techniques would have been fully deployed and hit their target, you would have surely perished. I guess you're not Pharaohmon's perfect warrior after all. You couldn't even predict our very maneuvers. Maybe you can't look into the future. You're a fraud."
"It still does not make a difference! I will take you apart with my bear hands!"
"What if I were to tell you that I was merely going easy on you this entire time? What if I had a special something that I've been holding back. In fact, I've been saving this up especially for you."
"What are you babbling about?!"
"Yeah, what is he talking about?" Kuwabara wondered.
"He mentioned something about this earlier in the day," Yusuke said. "Kurama, any idea of what it maybe?"
"He hasn't informed me anything of the sort. All I know is that Horusmon is in deep trouble. On the other hand, it just might cause more harm to Hiei."
"What? well, I sure do hope he knows what he's doing," replied Yusuke.
"Let me make this clear for you to understand, fool," Hiei responds to Horusmon. "You're going to be a guinea pig in my experiment. You should feel honored."
"Honored? Bah, you're going to die! I will see to it!"
"You think so, huh? I think it's going to be the other way around, my friend. Once I summon this power and unleash, there's no coming back from it, Horusmon."
Horusmon simply stood his ground as he faced off with Hiei. Yusuke and the others looked on with curiosity. Horusmon had to quickly come up with a perfect offensive strategy and not allow Hiei to buy anymore time.
"That's what you think, fool. I have you where I want you."
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Hypnos Secret Headquarters: Inner Chambers 11: 35 pm
Nearly after fifteen minutes of searching each floor, Takato and Yugi led their friends through an array of rooms. They were stunned as they've found no human activity, not even security. The digimon were free to roam about to investigate.
"Anything yet, Guilmon?" Takato asked.
"Nothing, Takatomon. Do you remember where Yamaki's secret room could be?"
"No, even I don't have any idea where it could be. Besides, this is a top secret government facility. I'm not supposed to know."
"This is like finding a needle in the haystack! We'll never find it at this point!" Joey cried.
Suddenly, Renamon's keen hearing was able to pick up the slight vibrations of a man cursing. She turns her attention towards the door down the hallway and rushes over towards the door.
"What is it, Renamon? Did you find it?" Rika asked.
"Yes. I was able to pick up some activity through my keen hearing. It's coming from behind this door."
"I believe that's the only door we didn't bother to check. It was locked when I tried opening it," Tristan said.
"Then allow me to make us a door," Terriermon said. "What do you say, Henry? I'm ready to head butt my way through it."
"I've got just the card for the trick," Henry said as he pulls out a card with an image. It looked like the hammer from the digimon ultimate known as Zudomon.
"Ah, just the card I was asking for," the rabbit-eared dog said. "Scan it away."
"Here we go! Card Slash! Thor's Hammer!"
With that said, a massive hammer materializes in front of Terriermon. Yugi and his friends were stunned at the fact that such a tiny digimon was able to lift such a massive weapon of steel. Like the show off that he is, Terriermon bench-presses the hammer over his head.
"Heh, at this point, I'll out press even Brock Lesnar. He and Goldberg better beware! All right, time for the ol' smack down!"
With a battle cry, Terriermon pulls back and breaks through the door with the hammer. The sheer force created a massive hole that created a doorway for each of them to cross through.
"Now that's a smack down. Hurry up. Let's go before those creeps have their way with Yamaki."
"You heard him. Let's move out!" Yugi responded to everyone.
The group nodded in agreement as they easily crossed through the new door way provided by Terriermon. As soon as Yugi and Takato made it through, they were stunned as they saw a massive grid screen in the center of the room.
"Wow, I didn't know Yamaki had it so easy. This is how he probably traced every digimon that has ever bio-merged in the past. This could very well be the sight of our future," Takato said.
"Yeah, but we're not here to stare in awe at the equipment. We're here to rescue you're friend," Yugi said.
"So, where we start? I really don't see any clues. Renamon, are you sure you heard Yamaki in here?" Rika asked her digimon partner.
"Positive."
"Then, where is…"
Just as Guilmon was about to finish his sentence, he turned and saw a blast being fired at him. The crimson digimon jumps away just before the blast was about to knock him away. Takato turned to find the source of the blast. His eyes flared with fury while facing Felinismon.
"Well, hello there children. It's finally good to see you," the feline digimon said slyly. "I do believe this belongs to you."
The Tamers gasped in utter horror as Felinismon held a beaten Yamaki at her grasp. The man looked to be out of it. The digimon held their ground but did not attempt to rush in to attack. After all, if they were to attack then Felinismon would more than likely dispose of Yamaki.
"You let him go, witch! He is not you're concern!" Takato exclaimed. "This is between you and us! By the way, where is Pharaohmon? Or is he too chicken to face us?"
"My lord is busy with a certain individual at this very moment. He'll get back to you a little later," Felinismon said. "However, I'll be more than happy to handle the job."
"Let's settle this without the involvement of hostages!" Yugi exclaimed. "I'm sure you can't handle all of us at once."
"Yugi. I would think twice about opening that mouth. My lord seeks you're Millennium Puzzle. So I better look over my shoulder these days."
"Because he's too much of a coward to face me man to man. If there's anything I despise more, that would be bullies."
"Let's show her what we do with spineless cowards, Yug!" Joey calls out.
"You got it! YU-Gi-OH!"
As soon as Yugi's Millennium Puzzle activated it's magical powers, Yugi's form started maturing into a taller stature and a deep, masculine tone replaced his young, innocent voice. Felinismon had just bare witnessed the transformation of Yugi into Yami before her very eyes.
"I see you've summoned the mystical powers of you're Millennium item. Interesting, you summon it at random times. It must contain unlimited power. That is why Lord Pharaohmon seeks it."
"You're lord won't even dare come close to possessing this artifact! You tell him that I said that he ought to face up to his adversaries like a man! Because the way I see it, he only operates as a sniveling and spineless worm."
"How dare you speak of my lord under such tongue! I'll cut you're neck and drink the blood from you're jugular!"
"Ech, talk about being graphic," Terriermon said. "Henry! I say we shut this loud mouth bitch up."
"Agreed and we really need to work on that language pal. No more Friday movie marathons for you."
"Rika. She will definitely be a strong adversary. We will need to digivolve into our higher forms in hopes of defeating her."
"Yeah. I know. I think Taomon should be enough."
"I'm ready to rumble, Takato."
"So am I. Lets get this party started!"
"Yug. I have an idea. Why don't we summon the Dark Magician and Flames Swordsman? That way we can pull out our secret weapon."
"Secret weapon? Ah, I see what you mean, Joey."
"Are you children done discussing strategies? You know I could have just filed my claws and taken a nap."
"Felinismon! Prepare to full our wrath!" Yami bellowed. "I have a monster that will be more than enough to waste you into the wind."
"Oh and which one would that be?"
"Don't forget about us!" the Tamers exclaimed.
"Our digimon are ready to give you the ol' smack down!" Takato spoke up. "Even you won't stand a chance against the combined force of our team effort."
"Just shut up and cut to the chase!"
"With pleasure!" Yami exclaimed.
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Rooftop: 11:15 pm
Sailor Mars was encircled by the possessed teen. All she could do was shudder at every thought of Pharaohmon. Lance stopped in front of her and started to speak up.
"I know you've been anxious to know a little more about you're sister, Rei Hino. Yes, you've accused me of being nothing more than an obnoxious liar. However, you're the one who's denying the fact that you never acknowledged you're own blood sibling."
"I never knew I had a younger sister and I haven't spoken with my father for years. Now all of a sudden, you bring this up. You also claim that my own sister has a connection with this digital priestess from this world you've come from. Tell me, are you in any association with the digimon that attacked Shinjuku a year ago?"
"You are probably referring to Zhuqiaomon's Deva clan? That is none of you're business, but all I can is that I've been in a long time war with Zhuqiaomon and the other Sovereigns. It was them that summoned the aid of a human identified as a digital priestess. There was no known origin behind her, but she contained an unlimited power to contain evil and destroy it with her energy. Ironically, Zhuqiaomon depended on the aid of a human when he detested the human species."
"I don't understand what this has to do with my sister. You've failed to provide me evidence and images will not be of any use."
"Very well. You asked and you shall receive."
As soon as he said that, Lance forms an orb at the palm of his hand and a perfect view of the beautiful playground within San Francisco. Standing in the middle of the playground was a set of swings. Sailor Mars took a closer look towards the orb and finds a little girl sitting on the swing set. To her surprise, the girl looked like a past image of herself. The girl bore a striking resemblance to Rei. She has gorgeous, raven hair and pair of violet eyes. The girl held what looked like a necklace and she opens it up to reveal a photo of Rei Hino during her childhood.
"That's a photo of myself! I took that picture just before my father left. If she has a picture of myself, then…"
"Who's the fool now?"
"But why hasn't my father informed me of the fact that I have a younger sister! She… even she deserves to know that she has an elder sister. I don't know what to think…"
"So, you do have a weakness."
"Believe me. It's going to take more than meddling with family affairs to distract me."
"Is that so? I can sense the fear and doubt from you. You're scared that I will attempt to find you're younger sibling and kill her. You know something? I just might do that."
"What?!"
"Yes, you said that you wouldn't let family affairs distract with you're duties as a sailor warrior. Face it, even the determined Sailor Mars has weaknesses."
"How dare you even threaten to touch my sister!"
"But you've never even met her! So she isn't really you're sister. If she had any dignity, she would have called you once in a while."
"Or maybe she's waiting for the day she will get to meet to her elder sister. You're an idiot, Pharaohmon."
"No, you're the fool. You're very sister was the one who became the digital priestess. yes, she found her way through the digital world through a portal. It was similar to the one I used to arrive in this world. The Sovereigns granted her power to eliminate my entire army and she nearly destroyed me. After she sealed me away, the Sovereigns sent her back home and erased every trace of memory of her role as the digital priestess. Yes, she doesn't remember anything that took place in the digital world. Now that I've found her, I am more motivated than ever to seek my vengeance. She can't use any of her powers and will be helpless. There's not a damn thing you can do about it, Rei Hino. Face it, you're a failure as an elder sister. You let her down."
As soon as he said that, Sailor Mars simply stood her ground with her fists clenched. She focused her anger towards Pharaohmon after everything he had said about her sister, including a threat to murder her younger sister. What kind of a sick monster would ever think of such a heartless action? She couldn't let Pharaohmon get anywhere near her younger sibling.
Even Hotaru and Setsuna were stunned by everything evil digimon sorcerer mentioned, including the plot to kill the younger Hino sister.
"This is horrible, Setsuna. We have to put a stop to this mad man," Hotaru whispered. "He's going to find Rei's sister and he's going to kill her!"
"I know. This has to stop."
(Play Rei Hino's Star Single "Flame Sniper")
Suddenly, Lance noticed Sailor Mars' body starting to emit a crimson aura. Her eyes opened with fiery within them. The possessed boy started walking away and felt the sudden surge of energy coming from the warrior. She couldn't bear to listen to this snake speak any foul actions against her own flesh and blood.
"Pharaohmon! I won't let you go anywhere near my sister… Because I'm going to kill you right now. Prepare to meet death at the hands of the fire warrior. You will be chastised!"
Sailor Mars' outfit quickly transformed into her Eternal outfit. With so much energy surging within her, she seems to be in complete control of her form. Sailor Mars stepped up towards her enemy and a fire sword materialized in her hand.
"So, you've finally taken on you're Eternal form. I can full you're power and I'm impressed! But I wonder, will it be more than enough to defeat my infinite power?"
"Why don't you try me, bitch?"
"Such foul language from a beautiful creature. You could have been my queen, but I think death is you're only option. Very well! Death awaits you, Rei Hino!"
Lance charges towards Sailor Mars and fires away an array of dark blasts. Sailor Mars easily incinerates them with her flame-based sword.
"You'll need more than just trickery if you hope to ever defeat me."
"I wouldn't say that. Take a look behind you."
Sailor Mars turned around to find the very same blasts encircling her. She couldn't do anything but stand at the exact spot. Lance chuckled as he raised his arms over his head.
"You took my bait! You thought you had incinerated my blasts, but they were merely distractions. Then, I easily divert them away from you're sword at the last second. I made sure that they would attack you from behind. Let's see you dodge these, Rei Hino!"
"Shit! What am I going to do? I'll just have to take them head on!"
"Dead Scream!!"
Lance was quickly caught off guard as a purple sphere of collected energy came shooting out of nowhere. The possessed teen leaps away at the last minute, but his right arm was caught by the blast. He screams out as his arm was left completely injured from the blast. He turned around to find two feminine figures. One of which was a tall woman with long green hair, and a long rod in her right hand. At the very tip of the rod is a crimson orb, perhaps the source of the Dead Scream blast that was deployed. Her outfit was white garbed with dark green garments and a pair of dark green boots. The other was a teenage girl with a scythe staff. Her outfit was also white but with dark violet garments.
"Other Sailor Senshi?! I never anticipated this."
"Sailor Pluto! Sailor Saturn!" the fire warrior calls out. "Where are Jupiter and Venus?!"
"We informed them that we would help you. They are down at the ground level dealing with a group of insect henchmen."
"The Scrabmon. Oh, it's a good thing you came. Now, I think you were going to finish me off, weren't you dear Pharaohmon?"
"Damn! I did not expect these turn of events! I have to get out of here and regroup. If they hadn't interfered, I would have finished Sailor Mars regardless of her Eternal transformation."
"Hey, I was talking to you! You were going to kill me. Well, guess who's in that position now? Prepare to meet oblivion."
(end theme)
Sailor Pluto and Sailor Saturn pointed their staffs toward Lance while preparing to use their techniques on the defenseless villain. Lance held his injured right arm and looked back.
"My only chance is escape. Otherwise, I won't stand a chance and my spirit form will be destroyed. I can't die! Not with everything I have in store for Yugi and his damn foolish friends! Felinismon and Horusmon had better not be in the same position as I am."
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Ground Level
The Spirit Detectives were hard at work dealing with Horusmon. Actually, it was Hiei that was about to make his next move digimon.
"I've been waiting patiently and I don't have very much patience my friend. Make you're attack now or I'll rip you to shreds," Horusmon threatened.
"Keep you're feathers on. You're going to regret mouthing me off," Hiei said.
"Can you just blast the stupid bird, because he's getting on my nerves," Kuwabara calls out.
"What are you thinking about, Hiei? Is there something you've been trying to hold back?" Yusuke questioned the demon's motives.
Suddenly, the detectives turned around to find Ardhamon, Blitzmon, Fairymon, Chakkoumon, and Lowemon. Yusuke was not too surprised to know that the legendary warriors would get involved in this quarrel.
"Hey, guys! Looks like we came a little too late!" Ardhamon exclaimed.
"You sure did, but it looks like Hiei might just handle this bird himself."
"He's taking Horusmon all by himself?!" Blitzmon cried out.
"He is crazy if he thinks he can fight Horusmon," Chakkoumon. "We nearly struggled from the last encounter."
"So that's the bird you guys were having trouble with?" Fairymon asked. "He doesn't look so tough from my view."
"Trust me. You should never let appearances deceive you," Kurama replied. "That's something you should have known by now."
"You're telling me," Kuwabara stated. "That's why I wasn't able to nail him with my spirit sword."
Horusmon realized that the legendary warriors had arrived just in time to witness his battle with Hiei. He merely chuckled and raised his right hand over his head.
"Legendary Warriors! It's so good that you would join us at such short notice. Please, allow me to invite a few guests."
As soon as he said that, a swarm of Scrabmon came flying out from the windows of the Tokyo Metropolis building. Everyone took cover to avoid the falling glass. Yusuke sits up and faces Horusmon with fury.
"Hey! I thought you said you wouldn't call for those bugs!"
"Who said I would live up to my word. My focus is on you're friend over here. You and the others can have some fun with my Scrabmon clan."
"That's fine with us. We'll just kick them around again like last time," Ardhamon replied. "Ready, guys? I think we could use the warm up."
"Right!"
"I don't mind exterminating. Besides I think I have a round left for my spirit gun," Yusuke said.
"And I think I could use these punks as target practice for my new sword technique. Heh, this is going to be fun," Kuwabara chuckled.
(Play Digimon Zero Two theme "Break Up!")
As soon as the Scrabmon flew out in swarms to attack, Ardhamon and Yusuke led their respective teams to battle it out. Kurama lashes out his Rose Whip against several Scrabmon while shattering their emeralds in the process. Blitzmon blasts several others with his electrical blasts and thus allowed Chakkoumon to cool them off with his Crystal Freeze.
"Let's kick this up a notch!" Fairymon exclaimed. "Tempest Twist!!"
The fairy digimon executes a spinning tornado with the force of her legs and sends numerous Scrabmon scattering. Ardhamon takes advantage of the weakened insects and fires away numerous pyro blasts. Each blast nailed an emerald within a Scrabmon and destroyed them in the process.
"Nice work, Fairymon! Heh, taking out those emeralds is a piece of cake. I can't believe Pharaohmon still actually relies on these weaklings. How are you handling them?!"
"Heh, I'm glad you asked," Yusuke said. "I'll be sending these punks packing to Pharaohmon."
"Frozen Hunter!!" a voice calls out from out of nowhere.
The remaining Scrabmon turned to find a wolf-shaped wave completely engulf them. Then, a metal-clad wolf warrior equipped with a yellow blade took advantage of the distracted insects. He starts by slashing open the emeralds of the Scrabmon and destroying their bodies.
"Hey! I was going for them!" Yusuke calls out. "Who are you?"
"Now that's a little rude saying that to a guy who just saved you're ass," the humanoid wolf said.
"Beowulfmon! Whew, thank goodness you came!" Lowemon calls out. "Sorry if he hogged you're glory, but he's with us."
"Well that takes care of the Scrabmon," Ardhamon said. "That just leaves bird brain."
(End theme)
"Damn it! My Scrabmon is losing ground! At this rate, they'll be wiped out," Horusmon said.
"What's the matter, Horusmon? I thought you would predict the outcome."
"I… I certainly wasn't expecting you guys to be this strong. My calculations are inaccurate."
"Ok, let's try a little experiment. Can you predict what technique I'm about to use? I bet you can't."
"What? Fine, I will…"
With that said, Horusmon shuts his eyes and looks deeply into images of the future. He sees an image of his entire Scrabmon clan being decimated and a blank image of Hiei. He couldn't get anything out of this image, since it has somehow been blocked off from his future reading capabilities.
"I… I don't… believe it… I see nothing… How is this possible?!"
"Well, what if I were to say that I've never had to use this technique until… now."
"You mean you've never used this technique?! That's why I was unable to get an image from the future. If a certain technique hasn't never been put to use, then I can't predict its outcome!"
"Exactly, now allow me to introduce you…"
Hiei's body started to erupt into an embroiling flame of darkness. Everyone turned around to find the fire apparition burning with his Jagan eye emitting a bright aura. Horusmon was starting to sweat bullets and trembled with fear.
"What is he doing?! His body is emblazed in flames! He's not human!"
"What is he doing?!" Ardhamon exclaimed. "Wow, I didn't know he was capable of pulling off this trick."
"It's no trick," Kurama said. "Is Hiei actually going to go for it?!"
"Whoa! Hardcore!" Kuwabara remarked. "How can he do that?!"
"Hiei, I hope you know what you're doing. Hell, I don't even like Horusmon's chances," Yusuke said.
Horusmon was backing away from the rising flames that engulfed Hiei. The demon now has a grin on his face and his Jagan eye emitted an even brighter glow. He poked through the dark flames as he raised his right arm.
"Remember, the power of my Jagan eye can never be predicted. For it is truly unpredictable. Even I do not have complete control over it. I hope you've reserved yourself a ticket to hell."
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Hypnos Secret Headquarters
Felinismon attempted to dodge every shot fired from Growlmon, Kyuubimon and Gargomon. Their blasts were definitely trying to make their mark on the feline digimon. At this rate, she will tire out and will be taken out from a single shot.
"At this rate, I'll be fried for sure."
"PYRO BLASTER!!"
"Aw shit! Can't you think of any other attack?!"
Felinismon leaps into the air and allows the blast to incinerate a row of computers. She lands only to be met with a right hand from Gargomon's heavy-weighted guns.
"And she's down for the count!" Gargomon cries out. "Wow, maybe I shouldn't have hit her too hard."
Just then, Felinismon managed to regain her composure and leaps back to her feet. She slashes Gargomon with a claw slash and executes a spinning heel kick.
"Never hit a lady. You ought to learn some respect."
"Then allow another lady to smack some sense into you," Kyuubimon said. "Dragon Wheel!!"
Felinismon turns and it met with a dragon-shaped spirit wheel. The force slams into Felinismon and sends her flying back towards the massive monitor screen.
"Way to go, Kyuubimon!" Takato exclaimed.
"Now to finish her off!" Yami said. "Joey! Let us combine our two monsters!"
"You got it, Yug!"
Standing in front of the two duelists were the Flame Swordsman and the Dark Magician. They were summoned through the magic of Yugi's Millennium Puzzle.
"Now to put the use of our Polymerization card to good use!" Yami said. "By fusing our two favorite monsters together into one force."
Tapping into the hidden powers of the puzzle, Yami activates the magic of the Polymerization card and watches as both monsters were immediately fused together. Within a matter of moments, a knight warrior clad in black and red armor stood with a crimson sword in one hand.
"Behold the Dark Flare Knight!!"
Felinismon regained her composure once again and was faced off with a supped up Dark Flare Knight. She had nowhere else to run, but be sliced through by the warrior's sword.
"There's nowhere for you to run now, Felinismon! Why don't you just give it up and tell us where Pharaohmon is!" Takato calls out.
"There's no way out for you," Yami said.
"We have in this bag," Joey replied. "She doesn't have any idea of what she's up against!"
"Oh, I don't? While it is true that you're monster will finish me in one blow, but it's always the smartest that triumphs in the end."
With that said, Felinismon punches a lever button to her right hand side. Everyone turned to find a door opening up and revealing a row of what looked like duel disks used during the Battle City tournament.
"Hey, those are the duel disks we used for Battle City!" Yami exclaimed. "But why are they here for?"
"Maybe Kaiba could have made a deal with Hypnos to supply more disks," Tea said. "Who knows?"
"So these are the duel disks my lord has been seeking."
"What does Lord Pharaohmon need them for? Shouldn't he be able to summon monsters with his own magic?" Takato said.
"Child, that is none of your business. My lord's concerns should not be you're concern. I would be more worried about him attempting to take you're head."
"Dark Flare Knight! Attack Felinismon with relentless force!!"
Following Yami's command, the Dark Flare Knight charged over towards Felinismon. Just as he was about to strike, Felinismon leaps out of the way and snatches up a few of the duel disks.
"I'm sorry I can't stay to play with you children, but I have got to deliver these to Lord Pharaohmon! Until then, ciao."
With that said, Felinismon phases out from the scene along with the duel disks. Yami and Takato are left wondering why Pharaohmon would need the duel disks.
"Well, that went well. But I have a question, why does Pharaohmon need duel disks? Don't tell me he plans on dueling us," Tristan said.
"My guess he wants to duel me," Yami said. "Especially if he wants my Millennium Puzzle."
The Tamers rushed over to Yamaki. The man was slowly recovering from the injuries he had sustained. Riley and Talley had come out from hiding to tend to Yamaki.
"Mr. Yamaki, are you going to be okay?" Henry asked.
"I'll manage… This area has been wrecked… Repairs are going to be a pain…"
"So, why were there duel disks here?" Rika asked. "Are you really supplying those to this Kaiba Corp?"
"Yes. We also help design the new high additions to the duel disk systems as requested by Seto Kaiba. We've been told by a couple that they would help Kaiba Corp through this matter."
"So that's how all of those duel disks were supplied for Battle City. Were there plans for another tournament?" Yami asked. "We have to know, because the enemy might be on to it."
"I wasn't told about an announcement of any sort. All I was told was to ensure a full order of duel disks by the end of the week," the man continued on. "We just lost nearly half of our shipments."
"Yeah, Felinismon took off with them," Takato said. "We'll get to the bottom of this. I'm willing to bet Pharaohmon has plans for the duel disks."
"I agree. I just hope Pharaohmon doesn't plan to revive another Battle City. It was bad taking torment from Marik, but Pharaohmon will be worse," the pharaoh spoke.
"We better be sure for our sake, Yami. We won't let Pharaohmon torment everyone I care for."
"I know."
"So, can we get a little help here?" Talley said. "This certainly is going to be on the news tomorrow morning."
Everyone started walking out from the top secret room to regroup. Unknown to them, there were battles that were still taking place outside.
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Rooftop
Lance tried to regroup but was too injured to do anything of the sort. The three sailors were ready to unleash their magical attacks.
"I won't be overwhelmed you three incompetent humans! I can't die! Not when I have other plans to put forth into full swing!"
"Sorry, buddy, but you're time is up. Just to make sure you never find my sister, I'm delivering the final blow," Sailor Mars said.
"Heh, that's what you think!"
The teen digs deep into his magic arsenal and forms a dark sphere in one hand. The sailors took full notice of this. Lance cries out as he hurls the sphere towards the sailors. Lance takes full advantage of this and takes off towards the stairs.
"I can at least buy myself some time before I… HUH?!"
(Play Sailor Moon Sailor Stars theme "A More Beautiful Morning Will Come")
Unfortunately, he turned to find Sailor Saturn putting up a strong barrier over herself and Sailor Pluto. Lance found no trace of Sailor Mars. That is until he turns and saw the sailor warrior stab him in the shoulder with her fire-based sword. The teen winched at the pain and watched as black ooze dripped from his wound. Lance returned the favor by knocking Sailor Mars back with a arm hand energy beam. Sailor Mars is sent flying back against the satellite antennae.
"That was close… Now to make my grand exit…"
"Jupiter Oak Evolution!!"
"Venus Love and Beauty Shock!!"
Lance quickly turns around and the combined blasts collide with the teen. The tremendous force was too much for the weakened demon as he is sent flying off from the balcony and above the city itself.
"All right! We nailed him!!" Sailor Venus calls out while walking out from the roof's doorway.
"Are you guys okay?" Asked Sailor Jupiter.
"Yes, but Mars took plenty of damage," Sailor Pluto replied.
The ladies tended to the injured Sailor Mars. The fiery sailor warrior slowly sits up and looks back to find any trace of Lance. Much to her dismay, Lance had already vanished.
"Where did he go? Did you guys actually finish him?!"
"I doubt it. It's going to take a lot more than that to take care of a psychopath like him," Venus said. "Next time, we'll be ready for him."
"He's after my younger sister. She's in danger. You guys we have to do something to save her."
"We know," Sailor Saturn said. "But we have to know when Pharaohmon will strike next time. I can assure you that we'll stop him."
"Arigato," the raven-haired warrior said. "You don't know how much it means to me. I have to see her…"
"At least you have a sibling," Jupiter said.
(Theme ends)
Suddenly, a massive cry was heard echoing from the ground level of the complex and this caught the attention of the Senshi.
"DRAGON OF…"
"What the hell is going on down there?" Sailor Mars asked.
"Well, we did run into some Scrabmon along the way and there was a huge rumble taking place down at the ground level," Venus said. "Oh, this is going to get ugly."
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Ground Level
(Play random Yu Yu Hakusho BGM used during Hiei's first use of the Dragon of the Darkness Flame Technique)
Horusmon attempted to fly away, but Hiei was close to summoning forth his newest technique. Yusuke, Ardhamon and everyone else looked on with utter shock.
"DRAGON OF THE DARKNESS FLAME!!"
As soon as he calls out the name of his attack, a massive flame blast took on the shape of a black dragon and followed Horusmon like a homing missile. Horusmon turned around and was completely engulfed by the blast. His screams echoed throughout the city and the blast slammed against a building wall. In a matter of moments, the blast creates an explosion and sends tons of debris flying across the streets.
"Holy… shit," Yusuke muttered.
"Whoa! He… He finished him! Remind me to never make him mad," Kuwabara said.
"And here I thought I'd see everything," Blitzmon said. "Ardhamon, did you see that?"
Unfortunately Blitzmon received no response, he turned to see that his comrades were completely wide-eyed. The beetle warrior shrugs his shoulders.
Hiei looks on as the smoke clears away and all that was left of Horusmon was a charred stain on the wall. The demon turns away while placing his burnt right hand in his pant pocket.
(BGM ends)
"So, it's over? I'm willing to bet that he comes out of nowhere and makes a last attempt sneak attack," Kuwabara said.
"Believe me. He isn't coming back," Hiei said while holding back the pain from his right hand.
"Hot damn," said Ardhamon. "I wish I could do that."
Suddenly, there was police sirens echoing in the background and this caught everyone's attention.
"Oh no! It's the cops! We better get the heck out of here!" Chakkoumon said.
"Well, it's been fun kicking some ass. Maybe we'll get some more fun until next time," Yusuke said as he fled into the distance.
"Hiei, that attack you used…"
"What about it, Kurama?"
"Nothing. Nothing at all."
One by one, everyone fled the scene as the cops began to investigate the supposed 'crime scene'. This will definitely be on the local news tomorrow morning at the earliest.
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Elsewhere within the Shinjuku District: 12:30 am
Lance was tending to his injured wounds sustained at the hands of the Sailor Senshi. He used every ounce of his magical powers to heal each wound. Suddenly, he turned to find Felinismon with a box of duel disks.
"I see Horusmon was done in. It's a good thing you've retrieved the duel disks," the teen muttered.
"You don't look that hot yourself. Did those girls give you such a rough time?"
"Don't get me started. If I was at full power by now, I would have crushed them. However, I can assure that day will finally be at hand. As a matter of fact, I'll be targeting Rei Hino's sister."
"She lives in America, does she not?"
"Correct, but I'll be keeping a close eye on her."
Lance takes a good view of the orb in his hand and an image of Rei's younger sister appears. A twisted, sinister grin forms on the teen's face.
"So, what do you want to do with these duel disks?"
"We will put those to good use a little later. For now, I'll save Yugi for another time and focus on this girl. The blood is on her hands."
Pharaohmon has now shifted his focus from Yugi and onto Rei's younger sibling? Hiei just demonstrated his Dragon of the Darkness Flame, but at what cost did he pay? How will our heroes regroup after a gruesome midnight battle?
[Preview]
Joey: Hey, this is Joey Wheeler! What a night we had last night! But we know that Pharaohmon creep is still out there. Wait until I give him a piece of my mind!
Henry: This next chapter will focus mainly on the minor characters of the series. That's right you'll get to see my sister Suzie along with Lopmon.
Suzie: Yay! It's my time to shine!
Lopmon: Hoo boy…
Yugi: Also, Impmon and his Tamers will get their exposure.
Impmon: Bada-bing! Finally, I make my debut!
Takuya: Not to mention Jeri, Kazu and Kenta. It's pretty much a chapter solely focused on the minor characters.
Takato: Oh and how can we forget this? There is going to be two kids about to receive the spirits of Grottomon and Ranamon! Oh and we can't forget that Pharaohmon has sent another minion. Maybe these two new heroes will come and take care of the job for us this time?
Guilmon: Next episode is entitled…
The Legendary Warriors of Earth and Water Resurface! Deploy the Super Scrabmon!
Impmon: You don't want to miss this!
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Coral: Well, that's the preview for the next chapter in a nutshell. ^^ We'll be seeing two new kids gaining the spirits of Grottomon and Ranamon. Grottomon is the Japanese name for Grumblemon.
17: Let's get on with the crappy fan response. Then I can get the hell out of here.
Coral: Just wait until SSJ4Takeru comes back and you'll be sorry. Now to answer some questions. First we start off with good ol' Alan Wilkinson. Alan, we're having second thoughts about bringing back Leomon at some point. SSJ4T hasn't considered it yet. Youkai Youko, tell us you're email address so we can get a little more information on Inumon. We just might have a place for him in chapter twelve.
17: It's sad that you're accepting fanon characters.
Coral: Nobody asked for you're fucking two cents. Next question comes from Digi fan Will all the kids fusion evolve? No, at this point, they probably won't. Now onto Kell Shock, as you just saw, Pharaohmon has the duel disks. We just might see a revival of a tournament down the line. Don't worry, he won't be using the duel disks and neither will most of his minions. Everything will be clear soon. Who knows he just might use digimon cards to summon to life digimon monsters to take care of Yugi and co. As for Sailor Uranus and Sailor Neptune, we just might see them within the next two chapters since I'll be focusing on minor characters at least until chapter fourteen. There I will start on a three-part arc where I focus on the characters in America (which include Seto Kaiba, Mokuba, Mai, Duke Devilin, Sailor Mercury and of course Rei's younger sister).
17: *yawn*
Coral: . Ass. Flamon-fan, I don't think we'll see Flamon in this fic but who knows? Joseph D. Hale, thanks for the info on the Egpytian god cards, but where did you get the info on Takato and Ryo's crests? I really hope that didn't come from another person's fic. Because I don't want to be accused for plagiarizing one's work. Tell me this is canon, if not then I can use it. Thanks Dark-Magician-41, but SSJ4Takeru will be back in due time to kick 17's ass.
17: What? Kick my what? SSJ4Who?
Coral: Keep pushing it and you'll be meeting my mallet slamming against you're balls.
17: Um, no thank you…
Coral: That's all for the questions and we hope you will be here as the next chapter will be posted, Don't worry. This chapter will be pretty short compared to the previous ones and it will be posted sometime this week. We have spring break to work on the other fics. So, be sure to be here.
17: Or be square…
[Suddenly, the room goes dark and the bells toll. 17 looks around and prepares an energy blast. Then a down pour of water comes splashing over 17 as a message written in blood appears on the wall. It reads You have 16 days until the dead rises again.]
17: Wow, how original, SSJ4T! You don't scare me with these mind games!
Coral: Now that's some freaky shit. Well, we have to go. Peace out, everyone! ^-^