Kanius: Yes, I am alive people! I know I should have been working on my fics, but school unfortunately comes first. -.- On the bright side, I three and half months of summer! - If there are no distractions, I could finish this series and the D-Frontier series. Then, I'll be left with very few chapters to write this coming fall.
Coral: Which is a good thing. School can be a real pain in the ass.
Kanius: I will make up a near month hiatus with this chapter! We now begin the three-part America arc! It's what you guys have all been anticipating! But a little warning to some. This chapter will contain spoilers, including some results of the Battle City Tower finals. I know you Canadian and UK fans have already experienced it, but America has passed the Marik vs. Joey duel. You have been warned! By the way, Inumon, Yui and Himura are characters that rightfully belong to Youkai Youko. Thanks for letting me use them! So, without further ado, let's get on with the thirteenth chapter! Enjoy!
[Play Digimon Zero two opening theme "Target Akai Shougeki"]
Pharaohmon's Forces Deployed in America! Ami, find and protect Rei's Sister!
March 20, 2003
Shores of San Francisco. 10:30 P.M.
The beautiful California beaches settled along the coastal shores of the Pacific Ocean. The city of San Francisco stood beyond the horizon with many lights illuminating over the busy city. Amongst the city stood a massive building structure shaped like the Enron building, except that it had the logo Kaiba Corporation being displayed. Two statues of the magnificent Blue Eyes White Dragon stood at the entranceway, as if they were guard dogs protecting their turf.
This was the same corporation run by the only teenage company owner known in the entire world. Seto Kaiba runs this company with an iron fist, after overthrowing his own stepfather, Gozaburo Kaiba. Gozaburo once ran Kaiba Corp. as a military weapons corporation. That is until Seto was adopted and groomed to success. Eventually, Seto Kaiba became a greater investor than Gozaburo had hoped to be. In the end, Seto drove him out as owner of the company. Gozaburo died from that point on, which left Seto to transform his stepfather's company into a gaming corporation based on the ever-popular Duel Monsters fad. He plans on extending his profits and seeking other gaming benefits.
Things have never been the same for Seto ever since the conclusion of the Battle City finals many months ago. His life-long dream of defeating Yugi Muto in a fair duel was crushed once again. He failed to recapture his glory as the number one duelist on the planet. Yugi Muto once again prevailed over many odds. He defeated not just Seto Kaiba, but also even Marik in the long-awaited showdown.
Since then, Kaiba and Mokuba took a flight to America where Seto has been drawing out new plans. He has worked on ways to modifying his deck and finding a perfect strategy to defeating Yugi.
Unfortunately, he certainly was not expecting an invasion by Pharaohmon's minions. It has been reported that Babimon and hordes of Scrabmon have begun their search for Rei Hino's younger sister.
In fact, Babimon was standing outside of Kaiba Corporation and hurried out of sight. Hordes of Scramon were following the massive beast through the quiet night streets.
"Remember, Scrabmon. We are here to carry out Lord Pharaohmon's wishes. We shall capture the younger sibling of Sailor Mars and bring her to justice."
"Babimon, when shall we begin our search? This metropolis looks to be the same size as the city, which we had departed."
"Do not let this size intimidate you. I rather much enjoy it. It makes finding our target a little more difficult to locate. Remember, her scent is bound to be similar to her kin."
"Yes, Babimon!"
"Spread out, my Scrabmon! We must locate the girl by the next nightfall. Our master's patience is wearing thin. We shall not fail!"
As soon as Babimon bellowed a battle cry, the Scrabmon scattered throughout the San Francisco city. People on the streets were already alarmed from Babimon's cries.
"What the hell was that?" a street bum wondered. "Uh, I better cut down on those tequilas. I could sworn to have seen a big monkey…"
Meanwhile, Babimon proceeded to leap on top of an apartment roof. He looks out towards a bigger view of the city and nodded with approval.
"Yes, this is perfect. We'll spread out the forces. It'll be much easier to seek that girl out. Don't you worry, Lord Pharaohmon. We shall bring her back alive. That way you can torture her to your heart's content."
The gigantic baboon phases out from sight as the full moon arose in the distance. The moonlight shone upon the city like spotlights on a stage. The evil hordes were to carry out their operation until Rei's younger sibling is found.
If there were anything that can stop Babimon, it would have to be the only residing sailor senshi in America. That individual is Ami Mizuno, A.K.A. Sailor Mercury. But, can she even hope to defeat Babimon and the Scrabmon on her own? The stakes are high and Ami's chances of victory looked slim.
Inside Kaiba Corporation. 11:24 P.M.
Deep within a large room, there was a collection of computers lined up against the walls and machinery planted around them. There was a person standing in the middle of the room. He has brown hair that reached down his forehead. His eyes were blue and cold as ice and his face was attached with a smug grin. His accessories included a black shirt, matching pants, and a white trench coat with buckles attached to them. The young man spoke out as he pulled out a card from a device attached to his right arm.
"It's all over for you."
Standing in front of him was a odd-looking creature with a green suit and his head was shaped like the exterior of a human brain. It even had goggles attached onto its face. This is Jinzo, a monster summon that is immune to many magic and trap card. However, this duelist wasn't planning on using a trap or magic card. He drew his favorite monster card. Yes, it was…
"Blue Eyes White Dragon!!"
With that said, he puts his card face up to reveal the exact card with a dragon imprinted on it. Its name was self-explanatory and the creature was immediately summoned onto the battlefield. The magnificent beast towered over the young man identified as Seto Kaiba.
"Blue Eyes White Dragon wipe Jinzo from the field! Blue Lighting Attack!"
Under his command, the dragon unleashes as powerful blast of energy towards Jinzo. Without any trap cards to protect itself, Jinzo was left wide vulnerable to its attack and was quickly incinerated. Jinzo was no more. Kaiba savored another victory through the practice simulation program.
"Jinzo was no match for the Blue Eyes White Dragon. It's only a matter of time before I return and face Yugi again. He may have the three Egyptian God Cards, but I shall reclaim what was rightfully mine. Obliesk…"
"Seto! Hey, Seto!" a voice of a little boy calls out from an intercom.
"What is it, Mokuba? I'm currently in a practice simulation."
"I just wanted to let you know that the current project needs your approval."
"Is that right? Ok, then. There's always another time for this. I'm on my way."
Seto Kaiba deactivates his simulation program on his way out from the exit door. He turns and presses another button, which opens up to an elevator. He steps in and waits for the elevator to take him up towards the next level. This level was restricted and only a handful of those employed had access to it.
"I wonder how long my secret project is coming along. Those geeks at Hypnos better have sent me something worth while."
As soon as the elevator made it's official stop, Kaiba steps out from the elevator and is greeted by numerous lab researchers and computer engineers. Even though he never gives them any proper greetings, Seto still acknowledges him in his own unique manner.
Just then, Seto's train of thoughts was interrupted as a small boy with long, blue hair waves out to him. Seto turns his attention over to the boy identified as Mokuba Kaiba.
"How is the project coming along, Mokuba?"
"Looking god so far. Our engineers needed to see if you approve of the work they have set up."
"Let me take a look."
After getting a view of a computer grid-simulated duel device, a smirk formed on the young company owner's face. Mokuba could easily tell that his brother was pleased with some of its results.
"So, do you like it, Seto?"
"All it needs is a little more work. I want this to be more advanced than the current duel devices we are currently supplying. Looks like Hypnos have finally done their homework. I just might an arrangement with Yamaki."
"Thank you for your compliments, Mr. Kaiba," the project crew replied in unison.
"Yes, now get back to work. We must have this project completed within the next month or so. C'mon, Mokuba."
"Coming, Seto! You guys keep up the good work!"
Upon their departure from the small facility, Seto Kaiba activates the elevator and steps inside. Mokuba soon follows his older brother and pressed a button, which allowed the elevator to move up three levels.
"These new duel devices will make our current models look like waste disposals. I can't wait to one day try it out against Yugi. But first, I need to know if Yamaki provided me with some sufficient groundwork. I need to know if the project will be processed according to plan."
"Hey, Seto?"
"What is it, Mokuba?"
"Are you thinking about testing this new model through the simulation program?"
"Of course, I need to be convinced that it is sufficient enough for me. As you know, I plan on returning back to Japan and I will eventually have one more duel with Yugi. The last time we met was at the Battle City finals. I may have lost, but I shall not go down a beaten duelist."
"If it means reclaiming your spot as the number one duelist, I'm with you all the way, Seto."
"Let's just hope that this project doesn't flop. I cannot afford to have any failures when we're this close to perfecting the latest duel contraction. Yugi, our fated battle will once again commence."
March 21, 2003
Next Morning. San Francisco Western district. 10:20 A.M.
The busy San Francisco streets teemed with activity. Much like Shinjuku and Shibuya, the streets were clogged with unbearable traffic and citizens were heading out to work. Many others were taking their days off, while others were attending classes for the time being.
There was one individual amongst the crowd that has put more time into attending classes like never before. That person was a college-age student. The student was a girl. She has beautiful blue hair with eyes of the matching color. She wore a white shirt with blue pants. In her hand was a book based on trigonometry. This is Ami Mizuno, a friend to the other Sailor Senshi. In fact, she too is a sailor warrior. Ami is Sailor Mercury, who has the element of water as her primary weapon.
As usual, Ami was studying ahead of time for her upcoming classes. She never takes her mind off of her schoolwork and maintains excellent scores.
"These solutions look very simple to calculate," Ami said. "I'm sure I'm ready for those upcoming exams."
Ami hunched over and sat on a nearby bench. Even though she had her mind focused on the trigonometry solutions, she couldn't help but wonder how her friends were doing in Japan. It's been nearly a year since she left. She took some college-entrance exams and transferred to America. She hopes to become a doctor much like her mother.
However, friends had just informed her that a new enemy had emerged in Japan and has sent out a line of forces towards San Francisco.
"I've got to keep my eye out for these new enemies. Rei wants me to find her younger sister and protect her. I'm not sure where I can start to look. The phonebook… But what if their father had his last name changed after those many years. Rei has claimed to have not spoken to her father for years."
Just then, a group of men wearing trench coats were passing by. They were really Scrabmon hiding in disguise. Ami did not notice them, since she had her back turned on them. The Scrabmon walked towards a bus stop and crossed over a street.
"I'll do what I can, Rei. I won't be easy, but I'll do the best that I can. I made a promise to you. I will find your sister."
Just as Ami sat up from the bench, a woman came walking by and accidentally bumps into Ami. The females fell back on either side. Ami sits up and looks over towards the other female. This girl had blonde hair, a purple vest covering a white blouse; her mini skirt/boot accessories were leather and had a matching color of purple.
"I'm sorry, miss," Ami said with forgiveness. "I didn't mean to bump into you like that."
"Well… Just watch where your walking…"
"I'm sorry."
"It's fine. Thanks for your concern."
The girl that replied to Ami was another famous duelist. She once held a reputation of being one of the most intimidating duelists, because of her stunning beauty. This was Mai Valentine. It appears that she is visiting America on her own accord. However, there was something different about Mai. Ami noticed a depressing glare upon Mai's eyes. They did not have that same fiery glare like once before. She has been this way ever since the conclusion of the Battle City Finals.
"You scrapped your knee, miss."
"Like I said, I'll be fine…"
Mai walks past Ami and continues her walk towards a local car club. Ami could not help but feel a little remorse for the poor girl. Despite this, Ami knew nothing behind Mai's past and couldn't help but ask her.
"I could always go and talk to her. I don't like to see anyone with such a sad demeanor."
Just as Ami was about to find Mai, her cell phone started going off. Ami stopped to take her cell phone out and quickly answered.
"Hello, this is Ami Mizuno speaking."
"Ami! It's me, Minako!"
"Minako? Hi, how is everything going back home?"
"Just peachy. Listen, Setsuna just informed us that the enemy has already arrived in San Francisco. They are going to search in very part of the city. You have to keep your guard up. They can easily disguise themselves and it will be impossible to trace their evil auras."
"Is that true? That's going to make it more difficult for me."
"Yeah, the only way to actually find them will be once they start a ruckus. You have to be careful. They are tough and ruthless. They even kicked us around. You have to do everything you can to find Rei's sister."
"Don't you worry! I'll do everything I can. I can assure you that. Tell Rei everything I've told you."
"Good luck, Ami. Just let us know once you've found her. Be careful! Come back and visit us sometime. We really miss you!"
"You can count on it. Goodbye, Minako."
With that said, Ami shuts off her cell phone and walks off towards another bus stop. Her only solution to this search is to find a local phonebook and search under the 'Hino' name. If she cannot find anyone with that last name, then the mission will be a lot tougher than she realized. The enemies were drawing closer and growing in stronger numbers. Time was wasting and Ami cannot afford to make a mistake.
"I just hope that Rei's sister is still even in this city. The enemies are out looking for her. I have to do what it takes to beat them to her. They don't call me the strategist of the sailor team for nothing."
A local bus stopped in front of a group of people. Ami walked by and was unaware that another Scrabmon under disguise walked past her. The Scrabmon turned towards Ami and quickly sensed a power reading from the girl.
"A sailor warrior in America? Well, this is quite convenient. Babimon will be pleased to know about this discovery."
March 22, 2003
Western Shinjuku District. Japan. 5:30 P.M.
The boy, who confronted Pharaohmon the other night, was sitting a playground swing with a dark-colored canine lying onto the ground. The boy identified as Himura leaps off of the swings and makes his way towards the park's exit.
"Hey, wait for me, Himura!" Inumon calls out. "That coward isn't going to show his face here."
"I wouldn't say that. He's the type who will attack when my back is turned."
"Yeah, typical bad guys think they are so bad ass. That guy was all talk. I could take him if he hadn't gotten away! Though, I must admit… that cat girl… I would so like to caress her but…"
"Inumon, stay focused. She's in with that guy."
"I know, but I can't help it. She was quite fairly attractive… Hee… Hee…"
Himura stopped and looked up towards the rooftops. He wanted to make sure that Pharaohmon wouldn't plan on ambushing him from the top of the roofs. Inumon made sure to watch his partner's back from all sides.
"Don't worry, Himura. I've got your back."
"Thanks. Though, I can take care of myself. That creep doesn't scare me one single bit."
"Yeah, same here! Oh, don't you think we should get back home?"
"No, it's not even nightfall and dinner wouldn't be ready in another hour."
"Oh, well. I just wanted to know if we should go check on Yui."
"She'll be fine. Besides, that guy won't be targeting for her. He would rather set his sights on me. Besides, if he ever plans on touching her, I'll make sure he ends up on the end of a Inumon/Himura ass-whooping combo."
"Ass-whooping combo? I like that. I like that."
"He's not going to show himself now. Let's simply take a walk around the city. Maybe we can draw him out. I'm sure he's clever enough to strike us then."
"Ok, whatever you think is necessary, Himura."
Suddenly, Inumon's ears perked as he heard quite a pleasant voice from within the air. He turns towards the other side and finds Rika Nonaka speaking with a neon-furred vulpine creature. His sights were set on Renamon.
"Oh my… What a sight! I never thought I'd see a digi-beauty! What's a Renamon doing here? Looks like she's a partner to that girl. Inumon, this is your perfect opportunity," the dark canine thought. "Hey, um, Himura…"
"I told you we don't have time to be picking up girls. We have to get serious about this. That guy could be anymore and we simply cannot be distracted."
"Aw, all right…"
As soon as Inumon took his eyes off Renamon, he runs to catch up to Himura. The duo continued their walk around the city, in hopes of finding Pharaohmon.
Meanwhile, Renamon simply shuddered to herself after Inumon walked away. Rika took notice of her partner's odd behavior.
"Something bothering you, Renamon?"
"No… Just a chill in the air."
"That's funny. I don't feel anything."
"Have you heard from Takato or Henry?"
"No, I haven't heard anything from those two goofs. You would figure that they would have found some clues by now. I wonder… Who are those digimon that helped us deal with that pyromaniac?"
"They are digimon I've never had contact with. However, I can sense a human scent from each of them."
"What? You mean they're really human?"
"It's a good possibility."
"But how can humans turn into digimon? That doesn't sound right. Looks like somebody has broken the digimon partner trend. They were strong enough to handle that monster, but it simply wasn't enough. We have to get to the bottom of this and reveal their true identities."
"Rika."
"Yeah?"
"I'm picking up some activity over to the eastern section."
"Activity? From what?"
"There's a digimon in the area. Shall we go see?"
"Yeah, I'm pretty curious to know what we're dealing with."
"Let's get going, Rika."
"I'm on it."
The red-haired girl headed off to the eastern sector of the city district. Renamon followed her by rapidly setting her pace and keeping her eye out for any possible ambushes.
"I'm sensing activity from a digimon, but there's no dark power emitting from it. This isn't a minion of Pharaohmon, since his followers do not transmit energy. We'll get to the bottom of this, Rika."
Looking on from a far distance, Felinismon watched them pass by. Her disguise had worked with perfection.
"I wonder where those brats are going? I don't recall sending any men to investigate our surroundings. I'll simply have to check this out for myself."
"They are simply investigating the whereabouts of the legendary warriors," a deep voice whispered behind the feline digimon.
Felinismon immediately put up her guard and turned to see Brimstone. The behemoth looked down on Felinismon as his eyes began to illuminate a crimson glow. She could even feel the intense heat that emitted from the monster's surrounding armored body.
"Don't sneak up on me like that!" Felinismon hissed. "You could have been one of those other brats."
"I've been doing some of my own investigating. It seems those other legendary warriors are nowhere to be seen. It's possible that they could be preparing themselves for our next assault."
"I see. It's no wonder the Tamer brats are out and about the city. They will do anything to unveil their identities. If they have to end up fighting one another, that saves us less work."
"Have you heard from Lord Pharaohmon? I have yet to make a report to him."
"He has his sights focused on that girl from America. But, then we had a run in with a human boy the other day. He dared to defy my lord. He'll regret it."
"Yes, I'm sure Lord Pharaohmon will deal with this human nuisance."
"There's no need to worry for his well being, Brimstone. We simply must focus on our agendas."
"Yes, Felinismon."
As soon as they finished their discussion, the pair instantly vanished out from sight. They were lucky not have been spotted by a human civilian or any of their enemies. However, they were still not aware of a certain tri-eyed demon with an appetite for violence. Hiei was sitting next to a dark corner with glare of curiosity.
"I've found you," the demon whispered under his breath.
Elsewhere within the Shinjuku District. 5:45 P.M.
There was some small activity taking place within a tiny side of the western district. In fact, this is where Renamon sensed some slight activity created by digimon. There were indeed digimon in the area. The fiery warrior, Agunimon, stood on top of a platform. He was facing off with another individual on top of a billboard. It was Mercuremon. The last time these two warriors faced off one on one was back in the Digital World. Mercuremon was a ruthless minion under the wing of Cherubimon. He was defeated by Agunimon's fusion evolved form, Ardhamon.
"Tell me. Why have you come and become our allies? This doesn't make sense. We were killing each other back in the Digital World!"
"Agunimon. You don't understand, do yee?" the metal digimon spoke with his usual accent. "All of that was in the past. Thou shall trust me and my comrades."
"You expect us to trust you? Sure you saved our asses from that walking barbeque pit the other day. But, I still don't think you have convinced us enough. Now, tell me… Is there a human within that body?"
"You should know by now. The last four spirits were officially appointed to four children."
"Four children? Then, why don't you reveal your identities? We need to know who our new allies are. We need to work together to defeat Pharaohmon."
"And thou we shall align ourselves, but we still are not convinced to decide whether we unveil our identities. It is best we keep it a secret."
"There's nothing to hide."
"Sorry, but I have nothing more to say to thee."
As soon as Mercuremon turned his back, Agunimon jumps up and puts his arms in front of the warrior of metal. Mercuremon simply shrugged.
"Hold on a second there, buddy. We're not finished."
"But I am."
The metallic warrior instantly vanished from sight. Agunimon was left to look back on their conversation. He questioned Mercuremon's digimonhood and wondered whether he can be trusted again.
"We'll meet again, Mercuremon. I'll see to it."
Suddenly, Agunimon heard the footsteps of Rika heading towards the area. He turned to find Renamon following her trail. The fiery warrior leaps off the billboard and runs off from sight.
"Hey, hold it right there!" Rika calls out. "We have some questions for you!"
"Was there another digimon with you?!" Renamon blurted out. "Was it an enemy?"
Agunimon didn't reply to their questions and simply made his way down the streets. He found an alleyway and rushes off towards. Renamon was taken off her course, but she simply phases out to the spot where Agunimon disappeared. She found no sights of Agunimon and could not pick up on his presence anymore.
"Damn… He's escaped…"
"Renamon! Did you get him?"
"He's gotten away."
"These guys are good. He's even left you in the smoke. Ok, then. We'll just have to tell Takato. My guess is that these guys will only show themselves when a battle ensues."
"Yes, just like the situation we had with Brimstone recently."
"If that's the only way to draw their attention, then we have no choice to find the enemies."
"That could work, Rika."
"Let's hope so. Otherwise, we're only going to end up on the receiving end up of a butt kicking."
"Agunimon will show himself again. It's certainly a guarantee that he will show himself and attempt to stop another minion sent by Pharaohmon. We'll be ready, legendary warriors," Renamon thought.
"Let's get out of here, Renamon. There are people heading this way. We don't want to cause a scene with you out here in the open."
Rika walks down the street and makes her way towards her home. In the meantime, Renamon vanishes and takes refuge amongst the hidden corners of the district.
Eastern Shinjuku District. 6:15 P.M.
Himura and Inumon were still walking around. They have been unsuccessful in their search for Lance. Himura had a clear picture of Lance's description and could now easily identify him.
"Um, Himura? Himura?"
"Yeah? What is it, Inumon?"
"I don't think he's going to come out. We've been walking around for the past two hours. At least give me some time to catch my breath."
"Sorry about that, Inumon. You're right. We should take a break. My feet were starting to hurt."
Himura found a light post and kneeled against it. The canine digimon sprawled across the floor and stretched his limbs out.
"Ahhh, that's much better."
"So tell me. Did you get a good look at that Renamon?"
"Yeah, but you told me to stay focused and not let anything distract. You ought make up your mind once in a while."
"I've had a lot of thoughts clouding my mind. Now that we've managed to put our noses into that guy's affair, I'm afraid I might have put my sister and godparents in danger. Damn… I shouldn't have…"
"No, this guy was causing trouble. You only did was right. We're going to get to the bottom of this. We'll find out who this punk kid really is."
"I hope so, Inumon."
Just then, there was somebody who was keeping an eye out on the duo. Unveiling his shirt hood was Lance. He sported a demonic smirk, which was enough to spook the hell out of a grown man.
"I've found you. I'll make you regret interfering with my long-term plans."
As soon as he spoke, Lance quickly phases out and tosses a stone towards the light post. Himura quickly dodged out of the way and sits up. An alarmed Inumon growled while attempting to pick up Lance's presence.
"He's here! That's got to be him, Inumon!"
"No doubt about it. Nobody would have thrown a rock at you if your guard was down."
"Show yourself, coward!" Himura calls out.
(Play random Inuyasha battle theme)
Answering to his call, Lance's voice echoed with laughter. Himura and his partner stood their ground as Inumon picked up on the echoing laughter. The evil sorcerer was close and would attack at any given opportunity.
"I don't think that freaking chicken isn't going to show up. He's toying with us," Inumon growled. "C'mon out, damn you!"
Suddenly, Inumon felt a presence appear from behind him. The canine turns around and finds Lance sporting a malevolent grin. Himura faces Lance and runs over towards him.
"C'mon! It's down to you and me, asshole!"
However, his fist went right through Lance. He was tricked by an illusion created by Lance. Inumon quickly finds Lance standing in the opposite right direction. He pounced onto the villain, but he received the same treatment that Lance received.
"Damn it!" Inumon cursed. "He's simply trying to destroy our mentality! I hate these kind of mind games!"
"I know! Hey, punk! Why don't you drop these acts and show your real self!"
"With pleasure…"
Himura turned around, but was quickly met with a hand grasped around his throat. The form slams Himura against a wall. Suddenly, a thick fog covered their surrounding area. It is similar to the shadow fogs Marik used during his duels. No one would be able to reach through to save Himura and Inumon from Lance's wrath.
"Let go of him!" Inumon growled while leaping out at Lance.
The possessed teen quickly maneuvers to the opposite and puts up a defensive position. Inumon crawls over to check on Himura's condition.
"Are you going to be all right, Himura?"
"I'll be fine. Do what you can to put him down. You can digivolve if you have to."
"Right. I'm sensing a great evil within this guy. He's certainly not human. I'm not going to hold back."
"Be careful, he's crafty."
"Two can play it that game."
"Well then, puppy. I'm wide open. Come and face your wrath," Lance taunted the canine digimon.
"No one taunts me and gets away with it!"
Inumon charged out towards Lance and leaps into the air. He sends out an array of black arrows tipped with flames.
"Hell Arrows!!"
Lance quickly saw the arrows coming and batted them away with his hands. Inumon was caught completely off guard and was hit by some of his own arrows.
(End random theme)
"Pitiful, weakling. Is that the best you have?"
"Well, Himura… Ow… You know what this means?"
"Oh yeah. Here comes the pain!"
Himura's digivice started to emit a bright light and this caused Inumon to react towards it. Lance watched as the canine rookie begin his evolution into the champion level.
"Finally, I might get a decent challenge after all," Pharaohmon said within Lance's thoughts.
San Francisco. Somewhere within the middle district. 11:45 A.M.
There was suddenly a massive crowd of people fleeing. The source of the attacks was coming from none other than the hordes of Scrabmon. The insect warriors were just ordered by Babimon to unleash an attack, in order to draw out any form of opposition. They even heard about the whereabouts of Sailor Mercury and hoped to find out whether she would come out of hiding.
Babimon watched as the Scrabmon fired away at numerous building structures. The baboon chuckled at the chaos that ensued.
"This shall hopefully draw out that sailor insect and that little brat. Lord Pharaohmon will be proud of our efforts."
"Babimon. Is it possible that this sailor warrior will reveal herself?" a Scrabmon asked.
"If the other Senshi replied to our attacks in Japan, then this one will be no different. She is bound to show herself. Perhaps she can tell us were the child is hiding. The Sailors must have informed her about the child's whereabouts. We must make sure to find her before this sailor warrior does. We can not afford to fail our lord."
"Yes, Babimon. We promise to deliver the girl alive."
"See it that you do. If she dies, then you will have to answer to Lord Pharaohmon."
Meanwhile, just many yards from the attack site, Ami rushed through the crowds in hopes of finding out what was transpiring. To her utter disbelief, she saw hordes of Scrabmon.
"My god! Are these the monsters my friends have been with? I can't take all of them on my alone, but I will give it my all. I promised to find Rei's sister and bring her to safety. I will not back down on my word. Rei, I promise to protect your sister at all costs."
With that said, Ami found an empty parking lot and looked around to make sure no by stander was looking. She drew out her transformation stick and held it up.
"Mercury Crystal-"
Suddenly, the young blue-haired woman turned to find a pair of Scrabmon flying towards her direction. Were they able to see her unveil her transformation stick? Ami had no choice but to transform and defend herself against the upcoming attackers.
"I have no choice! They will kill me if I don't defend myself! Here goes nothing! Mercury Crystal power up! Make-up!"
(Play Final Fantasy VII Battle Theme)
As soon as she said that, her clothes were ripped away and replaced by new, battle attire. Her outfit looked very similar to that of the other Sailor Senshi. However, parts of her battle sailor uniform were light blue and the tiara around her forehead contained a blue emerald.
Sailor Mercury leaps out from the center of the lot and stands on top of a brick wall. Two Scrabmon warriors flew out towards her direction and prepared to attack her.
"Sailor Senshi! We've found you!"
"I'm not about to let you capture that girl! I made a promise to a friend and I plan to fulfill that promise!"
The Scrabmon flew out into two separate directions. They were planning on blasting her from two different sides. However, the Senshi of water/ice was up to the task. She puts up her hands and a harp made out of water materialized beside her.
"Bah! What is that little toy going to do to us?!" the Scrabmon pair laughed. "Time to die!"
However, Sailor Mercury took advantage of their arrogance and calls out her attack.
"You'll regret underestimating me. Mercury Aqua Rhapsody!!"
The warrior of water sends out a powerful wave of a watery liquid, which caught the Scrabmon and sent them crashing back. Sailor Mercury jumps down from the brick wall and stood over the fallen Scrabmon.
(End theme)
"That was easy, but I don't have time for this. I need to find Rei's sister. Where could she be? This city's size will not do me any favors. She could have fled with the masses after the attacks."
Sailor Mercury was ready to move out until a pair of hands reached out and snatched her by the leg. The warrior gasped as the trenched Scrabmon held her tightly. Sailor Mercury struggled to break free, but the Scrabmon refused to release their grips.
"You're not going anywhere, Sailor Mercury!" the Scrabmon pair hissed. "We will not allow you to interfere with our lord's wishes! He requires capturing the girl!"
"How could you carry out such a heinous plot?! You and your master are unforgivable!"
"No, that's your opinion, warrior. Now step aside and do not interfere!"
"Never! An enemy of my friends is an enemy of mine."
"Then, we have no choice but to take your worthless life! Now, die!"
(Play background music during Neo and Morpheus duel from The Matrix)
The insect pair latched themselves onto Sailor Mercury. They began to inflict nasty bites, in order to immobilize her. However, Sailor Mercury used the last ounce of her strength to stand on her feet and created an ice barrier. The barrier's force sent the insects flying backwards. Ami noticed that some damage was inflicted on the insect warriors.
"My ice barrier did them some damage. They must have a vulnerability to subzero temperatures. Well, their biological body structures can only handle warm climates. Wait a minute, what are those emeralds on their foreheads?"
She immediately pulls her mini-computer and proceeded to scan her weakened adversaries. The scan picked up a large amount of life energy from the crystallized emeralds. She quickly came to the conclusion that the emeralds were an alternate life source.
"I see. I've already pinpointed on your main weaknesses."
"She's found out about our weak points?! That computer of hers must have scanned our body structures! She's definitely has an edge over the other senshi!"
The Scrabmon quickly flew back as Sailor Mercury was just about ready to unleash another attack. The insects knew that her ice-based techniques would inflict serious damage to their bodies. They weren't informed that Sailor Mercury was the strategic mind of the sailor warriors.
"We must flee from here, brother," the Scrabmon telepathically said amongst each other.
(End theme)
Suddenly, the echoes of a girl's screams had caught the insect warriors' attention. Sailor Mercury caught glimpse of the scream's source and saw a raven-haired girl being physically harassed by another pair of Scrabmon. The girl seemed to be eight-years of age and looked very similar to Rei. Sailor Mercury quickly came to the conclusion that Rei's younger sister was finally found.
"Let me go, you monsters! Let me go!" the young girl cried out.
"Hey, you! You better let go of her!" Sailor Mercury screamed.
The insect clan gathered together in a unit as they held the girl. Sailor Mercury rushes towards the clan and puts her hands out for an attack. It looked as though she were preparing to summon her Shine Aqua Illusion. But, a wave of sleet/snow gathered around Ami.
"Let her go, monsters!"
"We warned you not to interfere. Now you shall pay for hurting my brethren!" a lead Scrabmon hissed. "Prepare to die!"
"No, I'm afraid that's not going to happen! Shine Snow Illusion!!"
The Scrabmon released the girl and flew out to attack Sailor Mercury. Mercury takes advantage of their incompetence and unleashes a snow wave, which caught each Scrabmon and immediately froze them in place. Within a matter of moments, an icy fog engulfed the entire area the Scrabmon attacked. Sailor Mercury turned and found the girl lying on the concrete floor. She rushes over and grabs her hand.
"Hey, are you ok, little girl?"
"You're a… a… You're one of them… Those Sailor girls from Japan… Where my sister lives…"
"You're in grave danger."
"What?"
"I'll explain everything once we find safer refuge."
"Ok. But answer this… What were those bugs?"
"New enemies. They seem to be after you, but I'm the only Senshi in America. At least, I hope not. I could really use the help of my friends. I beat these odds alone."
"Um, we've got company," the girl points out.
They turned to find Babimon walking through the icy fog. He looks down upon Sailor Mercury and the girl with an evil grin on his face.
"Pitiful insects. I knew that their use would be a waste. But I shall carry on Lord Pharaohmon's wishes. You child. I have been sent to capture you and present you to my lord."
Sailor Mercury stood out in front of the girl with a deepening serious glare. Babimon looked down at the senshi and chuckled.
"You'll have to go through me first."
"That shall be an easy task, cretin. You're making the biggest mistake of your life, human. Anyone who defies Lord Pharaohmon shall meet death."
Despite those threatening words, Sailor Mercury stood her ground and did not take her eyes off of the massive beast. The girl remained behind the sailor warrior and closed her eyes. Suddenly, the girl saw several images of a dark shadow glaring with crimson eyes. They seemed to be visions of a dark past. The figure's stature was tall, menacing and evil.
"What are these images?" the girl thought. "I… Something tells me that I've been in a similar situation as this before… But why am I receiving these visions? Why are they after me?"
Outside of Kaiba Corps. 12:15 P.M.
Walking out of his main headquarters, Seto Kaiba is seen walking down towards a limo waiting for him. Mokuba accompanied his older brother down. Seto retained his stone cold demeanor until the massive stature of Babimon caught his attention. Even though the beast was seen from a far distance, he couldn't help but show some curiosity.
"What's up, Seto?"
"Look out there in the distance, Mokuba."
The boy turned towards the other side of the city and his eyes widened. Normally, he wouldn't be seeing large baboon apes invading San Francisco, but this was simply ridiculous.
"Maybe they're shooting a movie," Mokuba said.
"I've been hearing reports about people fleeing from the city," replied Seto. "I doubt that this is any shooting for a monster film. Besides, those monsters usually turn out to be crappy. This one looks too good to be considered an animatronics."
"I say we find some safer grounds, Seto. It's not safe to be around here."
"Negative. I'm curious. I need to be convinced that this is simply a stupid publicity stunt."
"Seto, don't forget about the Egyptian God monsters during the tournament," Mokuba reminded his older sibling of the events from Battle City.
"Remember, they were hologram and I refuse to believe that they even came to life. It was purely coincidental. This monster is no different. Driver, we're heading into the city."
"But, sir…"
"Don't question me. Take us to the city."
"Very well."
"Yes, this is simply a stupid publicity stunt. There is no connection with the Egyptian God monsters and this ape. I'm just glad that Yugi isn't here to convince me otherwise. What a fool…"
By his orders, the limo driver helped lead Seto and Mokuba through the exit gateway and towards the city. Seto remained fearless despite the situation. Mokuba didn't seem so sure whether his brother was right. The only way to find out was to get a closer view of the monster.
Eastern Shinjuku District. 6:25 P.M.
Lance smirked towards his two adversaries, Inumon and Himura. The possessed teen snapped his fingers and sent an array of needle-like thorns at Inumon. The canine digimon leaped away and pushed Himura away.
"Inumon! It's time to show this creep that we're no pushovers! Digivolve!"
"It's about time!"
Himura quickly reaches for his D-3 digivice and held it high. The device unleashes a ray of massive light and engulfs Inumon. The canine was ready and began to digivolve into his champion form. He evolved into a quadruped wolf-like creature with a pair of horns on his head.
"Inumon shinka!! Hell Inumon!!"
[Hell Inumon. Champion Level. Virus Hound Digimon type. Main attacks: Black Fire and Black Thunder]
Leaping out from his evolution shell, the newly digivolved Hell Inumon faces off with Lance. Himura stood his ground and clenched his fists. Lance smirked over to the digimon.
"Interesting, so you were able to digivolve. I never thought I'd be dealing with another annoying Tamer. Tell me, are you at anyway associated with those pathetic Tamers?"
"Those kids? What's it to you?"
"Well, it makes sense. You have a digimon partner and have a device, which allows your partner to digivolve. Don't you think?"
"I have no association with those kids, but I share my disgust with them towards you. You are the one who's been unleashing chaos recently. You're crimes won't go unpunished. You're lucky to even continue to get away with these acts."
"I've just gotten started. I shall continue to torment every human soul in this retched city. Soon, I'll spread fear and chaos over this planet. Humans are the lowest forms of life. They don't deserve full sovereignty. That shall be reserved for my followers and myself. You are in the way of my destiny, boy! However, I'll have some fun playing with you're pathetic excuse of a partner!"
"Have fun trying then. Hell Inumon, you know what to do."
"Leave him to me."
(Play battle theme from the Inuyasha vs. Ryukotsusei)
Hell Inumon circles Lance and growled heavily under his breath. The possessed teen puts a hand out and formed a black orb. He tosses the orb at Hell Inumon, who was able to dodge away in time. The canine prepared to blast the villain with electric bolts through his horns. He sends them out towards Lance without hesitation.
"Black Thunder!!"
"Yeah! There's no way he can dodge that!"
"Think again…"
Lance immediately formed a barrier over himself and the electric blasts were nullified against the protective barrier. Hell Inumon leaps out towards Lance and attempts a fiery mouth blast.
"Black Fire!!"
Lance puts out a single hand and immediately extinguishes the flames with a slight hand wave. Hell Inumon was taken back in surprise.
"He stopped it with a single hand wave! Who does he think he is?!" Himura exclaimed. "Hell Inumon, this guy is too much!"
"I don't care. I'm not going down until one of us perish."
"Hell Inumon!!"
"He brings up a good point," Lance chuckled. "Only one of us will perish and that grave will be better suited for you, mongrel."
"I don't think so!"
Lance quickly phases out and reappears behind Hell Inumon. The canine turns and attempts a claw slash. The possessed teen brings down a chop that immediately stuns Hell Inumon. Lance puts out his hands and pushes Hell Inumon back with an invisible force. Hell Inumon goes skidding across the shadow barrier.
"Is this the best that your partner has to offer? You have disappointed me, boy," Lance said.
"No, he has a lot more to offer! I wouldn't underestimate my friend."
Lance simply ignored Himura's warnings and walks over to the fallen canine digimon. Hell Inumon quickly reacts to his enemy's approach and delivers a head butt, which sends the teen skidding back. Lance held his fists out tightly and they were emitting a dark purple aura.
"I'm still not at my full power. I can easily destroy this nuisance with the available energy I have contained within my being. However, the others will be a problem. Once I capture the necessary power needed to boost my strength, I shall extinguish myself from this vessel and become free. They will regret it."
Hell Inumon encircled Lance as he prepared to pounce the teen. Lance forms two dark spheres and tosses them over towards the digimon. Himura yells out in encouragement for his partner.
"C'mon, Inumon! We can't let him get away!"
"Don't worry, Himura! I'll do what I can! I won't surrender until this guy bites the dust! But if he keeps this up, I'm screwed!"
"Yes, just keep telling yourself that, mongrel," Lance thought.
Hell Inumon rushes into battle once again and attempted a tackle attack. However, Lance saw the head-on collision coming and phases away. The digimon looked around his surroundings and saw no traces of Lance. He couldn't even feel out his presence, until a hand reached out for him. Hell Inumon quickly turned and was met with two energy shots to his face. The canine digimon was sent out through the shadow barrier and crashed into a mailbox.
"Hell Inumon!"
Lance walked through the barrier and stopped in front of the wreckage. He snaps his fingers and used a form of telekinesis to scatter the debris. Hell Inumon was revealed under the debris and was severely wounded.
(End theme)
"Was that enough for you, fool?"
"Not… exactly…"
Hell Inumon slowly rose to his feet and grinned. Despite the pain he was enduring, he had a grin on his face. This did not suite well with Lance. The possessed teen raised his right hand and a dark aura forms around it.
"I'm through playing with you. I'm going to end this right now."
"Inumon! You have to get up! C'mon! You're not even fully digivolved!"
This statement quickly caught Lance's attention. Himura couldn't believe he just had to say that. Now he was going to regret it.
"Ah, I see now. He's not even fully evolved. No wonder I can't get everything that I need from him."
"You just had to say it, Himura… It's okay… I'll still take him…"
Himura could only look on and witness Lance relentlessly beating down his digimon partner. The resilient Hell Inumon jocked for position while struggling to get up onto his feet. Lance prepared to continue his relentless assault.
"Ok, Inumon. Just don't get too overconfident. This guy is more dangerous than we first predicted," thought Himura.
"So, then. Shall we begin?" Lance calls out in a taunt. "C'mon, show me if you can go beyond your limits, Inumon. I'm waiting."
"You want it? Well, you got it, you idiot."
"Himura!!"
The boy froze in place as he heard the cries of a younger girl. He could easily recognize the call and turned to find his sister, Yui. She was running towards him. Himura couldn't believe that his sister was at the sight of the battle.
"Himura!!"
"Yui! What are you doing here?! Get out of here! This area is not safe!"
Lance turned and saw Yui running towards her older brother. Suddenly, Yui felt a slight disturbance and looked towards Lance. She gasped as she saw a dark presence within Lance. What she felt was pure evil.
"Yui! You have to get out of here! Go now!"
"I felt an evil presence here. I couldn't help but to find out. It's coming from this kid. He's not human!"
"I know that."
"But he's been possessed by some form of a dark spirit."
"It couldn't be. I thought he was just some sort of nut. Don't worry about it, Yui. You just have to get out of here."
"This boy cares for this girl. Just like how Rei deeply cares for her sister. Ah, what a coincidence. I shall dispatch these annoyances and press onward to find out whether Babimon has found Rei's kin."
Lance smirked as he faced Yui and Himura. However, Hell Inumon jumped out in front of the siblings like a guard dog. The possessed teen slowly approached them patiently.
"Now which one of you shall I dispatch first," Lance said as a blade materialized in his right hand. "Shall I take your heads as prize trophies? Nah. That would be too easy. I'll simply just rip every limb off of your bodies. Yes, that's much more preferable."
"If you want them, then you're going to have to go through me first!" Hell Inumon growled. "I'll die before you ever lay a hand on them!"
"Then, I shall give you what you desire! Death it is!"
Hell Inumon stood his ground in front of the siblings. He did not take his eyes off of the heartless demon. Lance brandished his blade and licked it. The next round to this showdown was well underway.
Unknown to them, a pair of witnesses were looking on from behind a bulletin board. One figure was revealed to be a golden-armored female with a staff in one hand and the other was a knight with the familiar hazard ensigna on its battle shield.
"Finally, we've found him," the female said. "Those kids are in danger, Gallantmon."
"As long as their digimon partner holds him off, we'll make our move. We'll wait until the time is right."
"Right. Now we can finally flatten this bastard."
At last, Gallantmon and Sakuyamon have found the whereabouts of Pharaohmon. Can they lend Inumon the help he needs to vanquish the powerful sorcerer? Will Sailor Mercury stake her own life to ensure the safety of Rei's younger kin? What does Seto Kaiba have planned? Will anyone else step up to the plate and prevent Pharaohmon from carrying out his evil desires?
[Preview]
Yami: Pharaohmon has his sights set on three new adversaries. He looks to vanquish Inumon and his friends, but he has to deal with Gallantmon and Sakuyamon at the same time.
Lance: Even with you three grouped together, I still have enough power to defeat you! Feel my wrath.
Gallantmon: That's reassuring.
Sailor Mercury: Meanwhile, I plan on staking my own life protecting Rei's younger sister.
Girl: You can call me Cameila Hino, or you can just call me Cammy.
Babimon: What's this mysterious beast that stands before me?!
Seto Kaiba: Behold my Blue Eyes White Dragon. If you are real as you say you are, then you will take up this challenge!
Babimon: What a fool! He thinks I'm not real? He's soon going to realize his mistake!
Yusuke: Meanwhile, Hiei and I tag team on Brimstone. It's about time I kick some ass!
Brimstone: You shall fail just like the legendary warriors.
Agunimon: Speaking of us, we decide to have a little word with the Sailor Senshi. We still need find out the identities of the remaining four warriors.
Rei: The next chapter is entitled…
The Shinjuku Battle Royale! Huh, the Revival of the Blue-Eyes White Dragon?!
Seto: What's this?! What are these visions?! My Blue Eyes has come to life?!
Kanius: Ok, so I made a decision to change the chapter title. Chapter fourteen was originally supposed to be titled The Whereabouts of Seto Kaiba! The Revival of the Blue-Eyes White Dragon! But, I changed it. So, sue me. - Anyway, I apologize for not releasing the fourteenth chapter sooner. Be thankful for what you've received. I hope to release more chapters more often this summer.
Coral: During our two-month hiatus, we've discovered a new show that has suddenly become our instant favorite. For anyone looking for great humor and parody, we suggest you guys watch MEGAS XLR. It's funny as hell! ;
Kanius: Like she said. You won't be disappointed. You can only find it on Cartoon Network. I'd like to thank everyone for sending in their reviews and questions. I promise to update this story often since summer has arrived. I hope everyone has a Happy Memorial Day. Honor all those who have served the U.S. and those who have made their sacrifices for future generations. Until then, peace out and be on the lookout for the next chapter! Bye!