How're you doing today, people? Cave Cat's back in town to bring you Chapter 10 of "Opportunities", but before I do that, replies to reviewers:

FAITHful

That's the problem with having Asperger's Syndrome, I'm not good at having writing skills like J.K. Rowling or those other authors who have good writing skills. So because of that, I just write the old fashioned way.

tbag

Didn't you ever watch Digimon Season 4? You kinda got the terms mixed up. In Seasons 1, 2, and 3, the term Digivolve was used when the Digidestined's Digimon partners change to a higher level but in the 4th season, the Digidestined have a special kind of evolution called Spirit Evolution where they use the Spirits of the Legendary Warriors to turn into the Digimon of the supposed element that they are chosen to held. Anyway, I don't really know the reason why the Digidestined feel outcast whenever one can Spirit Evolve and one can't, they just do.

Triceramax Megazord

I share the same feelings as you do, good friend. But you kinda got a bit confused, after the Digidestined are finally able to defeat all the other Element Dragons, they'll have to face against more evil Digimon sent by Kikaimon so that the Rookie Digimon they rescued can be able to Digivolve and kick butt. Yes, in fact, I did use Internet translators for some of the names of the Digimon: linear . mv . com / cgi – bin / j – e / dict for the Japanese names of some of the Digimon, the translator at dictionary . com for some of the names that are either in Spanish, German, Dutch, French, and Portuguese, etc. I hope you understand now.

Alright, guys. Now that that's out of the way, I will now give you Chapter 10.

Chapter 9: Honoodramon VS. Metaldramon

After exiting the Continent of Darkness, Tabby took the gang to their next destination known as the Steel Terminal, the supposed place that Metaldramon, the Steel Dragon, could be hiding as well as his captive. Soon, they finally made it to Steel Terminal and got out from one of the carts so that they could find Metaldramon. They knew that now that all 6 of them had the ability to do Fusion Evolution, they would have a better chance of winning against the other Element Dragons. The Digidestined, accompanied by Bokomon, Neemon, Embermon, Manxmon, Democromon, Aquamon, Hydromon, Robimon, Apteryxmon, Goosemon, Weavermon, Socramon, BlackSocramon, and Batmon, all walked off so that they could find Metaldramon. Then, they came across a small Digimon in a metal cage. It was a Digimon that looked like a small android that stood knee-high, had brown skin, had silver armor on his chest, legs, arms, and face, a pair of yellow-orange eyes, and had a cannon on his right hand and claws on his left hand.

-Digi-Info-

Name: DemiCybermon

Level: Rookie

Type: Data

Attacks: Mini Cannon, Claw Attack

(Batmon) With his knowledge about different kinds of technology, DemiCybermon is the greatest! He once helped me with my homework once. But even if he is small, don't ever underestimate him because he's pretty strong for a Rookie level!

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"It's good to see you guys again, can you please get me out of here?" DemiCybermon asked.

"Sure thing, but first, let us change into something more comfortable," Takuya said while grinning as him and the others pulled out their D-Tectors.

"Execute now! Fusion Evolution!"

"Aldamon!"

"Beowolfmon!"

"DaiPenmon!"

"JetSilphymon!"

"RhinoKabuterimon!"

"Reichmon!"

"Bokomon! Digivolve to… Bobcatmon!"

"Neemon! Digivolve to… Caracamon!"

DemiCybermon stared up in amazement at the 6 Advanced Warriors that stood in the place of Takuya and his friends as well as the Champion forms of both Bokomon and Neemon. He marveled at the sight of them because he knew that they would be the ones to defeat Metaldramon. Suddenly, an explosion sounded out and the group looked over to see a Digimon flying towards them. It was a dragon that looked like he was made entirely out of metal, had sharp claws that were colored silver and were as hard as diamonds, a pair of cannons on his chest, a pair of wings on his back that looked like they were made out of sheet metal so that they would not slow him down when he flew, and had robotic eyes that were colored gold. He let out a mechanical roar when he saw the group and landed on the ground in front of them.

-Digi-Info-

Name: Metaldramon

Level: Ultimate

Type: Data

Attacks: Titanium Blast, Metallic Blade

(DemiCybermon) Metaldramon's metallic armor not only protects him from harm but the cannons on his chest also conceal his main destructive attack called Titanium Blast, giving him the nickname the Steel Dragon!

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Metaldramon gave a cruel chuckle and said, "So, you must be the worthless humans who destroyed my cohorts, Pyrodramon, Lumieredramon, Arcticdramon, Kazedramon, Ikazuchidramon, and Umbradramon. Master Kikaimon does not allow intruders to meddle in his affairs."

"Believe us, pal. With the 8 of us working together, we will win!" Aldamon shouted.

"Heh, we'll see about that. Show me what you've got," Metaldramon said while crossing his arms across his chest.

Soon, the 6 Advanced Warriors and the 2 Champion Digimon started to prepare for distant attacks of their own. Aldamon unfolded his gauntlets for an Atomic Inferno, Beowolfmon pulled out his sword for a Frozen Hunter, DaiPenmon readied his white popsicle for a Blue Hawaii Death, JetSilphymon held out her hand for a Jet Winter, RhinoKabuterimon tilted his horn forward for a Thunder Laser, Reichmon pulled out his staff for a Dark Spear, Bobcatmon took a deep breath for a Feral Blast, and Caracamon tilted his body back for a Fatigue Torpedo. Metaldramon smirked in satisfaction because he knew that when the Digidestined launch their attacks, he would embrace them. Soon, the group fired their main attacks at Metaldramon but as soon as they hit him, he wasn't affected at all.

"What?" Aldamon asked in surprise.

"How did he do that?" Caracamon asked.

Metaldramon chuckled and said, "Do you humans honestly think that you'll easily defeat me? You thought wrong! As you can see, after you humans were able to acquire your Advanced forms, I somehow managed to copy your data after you appeared to destroy 6 of my comrades then I placed the data into my memory circuits so that whenever any of you try to make a hit on me, I'll just embrace it!"

"Damn! I knew that it was too good to be true!" Beowolfmon cursed.

"There must be a way to destroy this bastard!" Reichmon growled.

"Aw man! It's like battling Sakakkumon all over again!" RhinoKabuterimon said in frustration.

"No! We will find a way to win!" Aldamon yelled.

Suddenly, a miracle happened, a beam of light flew out of nowhere and struck Embermon, causing him to be covered in a red light. Then he let out a mighty yell as he was covered in bands of Fractal Code. This was a sign that he was ready to Digivolve.

"Embermon! Digivolve to… Honoodramon!"

After the Fractal Code bands cleared away, a Digimon that looked like a fierce dragon with crimson scales covering his body, orange scales on his underside, a pair of wings for arms with blue and purple patterns on the insides, and sharp fangs in his mouth stood in Embermon's place. This new Digimon gave a menacing glare at Metaldramon.

-Digi-Info-

Name: Honoodramon


Level: Champion

Type: Data

Attacks: Firestorm Blade, Blaze Array

(BlackSocramon) Alright! That's Honoodramon, Embermon's Champion form! With his fiery attacks and profound strength, his enemies will fall before they can react!

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"This time, you will fall before me! Titanium Blast!" Metaldramon tilted his body back and fired a bunch of energy blasts from the cannons on his chest that Honoodramon was able to dodge with ease.

Taking advantage of Metaldramon's surprise, Honoodramon flew in and used a Firestorm Blade attack, slashing his left wing to the right firing a blade of flames, that struck Metaldramon, catching him off guard. This angered him so much that he fired a Metallic Blade attack, slashing his claws rapidly firing a bunch of silver energy blades, that Honoodramon was able to dodge with ease. It appeared that even if Honoodramon was only a Champion Digimon, he still had good agility and dodging techniques. Then, Aldamon got an idea.

"If this guy is like Sakakkumon, then maybe we will try again to defeat Metaldramon," Aldamon said.

"But how, Takky? In case you haven't noticed, Metaldramon has the ability to embrace our attacks whenever we try to make a hit on him," RhinoKabuterimon said.

"I know, but I've been thinking that we can try the same plan that we did when we fought against Sakakkumon," Aldamon said.

"You're talking about when we had to combine our attacks to defeat him, right?" DaiPenmon asked.

"That's it, guys. Now, let's do it!" Aldamon shouted.

"Stand still, Honoodramon!" Metaldramon roared in anger.

"Why don't you make me?" Honoodramon asked.

Soon, Aldamon, JetSilphymon, RhinoKabuterimon, DaiPenmon, Beowolfmon, Reichmon, Bobcatmon, and Caracamon prepared to put the plan into action. First, Aldamon and Beowolfmon combined an Atomic Inferno and Frozen Hunter together catching Metaldramon off guard. Then, DaiPenmon and JetSilphymon went next with a Blue Hawaii Death and Jet Winter combination.

"What? How can this be?" Metaldramon asked in horror.

"You made a big mistake, Metal Boy! You may have the power to embrace our attacks individually but do you have the power to embrace our attacks combined together? Hit it, guys!" Aldamon shouted.

Then, RhinoKabuterimon and Reichmon used a Thunder Laser and Dark Spear combination that struck Metaldramon causing him scream in great pain. Then, Bobcatmon and Caracamon went next with a Feral Blast and Fatigue Torpedo combination. Soon, the group started combining their attacks with each other in order to defeat Metaldramon. Aldamon and JetSilphymon, RhinoKabuterimon and DaiPenmon, Beowolfmon and Reichmon, Aldamon and Caracamon, Beowolfmon and RhinoKabuterimon, DaiPenmon and Bobcatmon, JetSilphymon and Reichmon, Aldamon and RhinoKabuterimon, Beowolfmon and DaiPenmon, RhinoKabuterimon and Caracamon, Reichmon and DaiPenmon, JetSilphymon and Bobcatmon, Aldamon and DaiPenmon, Beowolfmon and JetSilphymon, JetSilphymon and Caracamon, RhinoKabuterimon and Bobcatmon, Reichmon and Caracamon, DaiPenmon and Caracamon, RhinoKabuterimon and JetSilphymon. After the attack combinations were done, Metaldramon started screaming in pain before his chest exploded as a result of his Fractal Code appearing. Honoodramon opened his mouth and took away the Fractal Code turning Metaldramon into a Digi-Egg that flies off in the distance. As soon as Metaldramon's Digi-Egg flew away, the metal cage confining DemiCybermon disappeared and he was very happy to be free again. After that was over with, the gang reverted back to their old selves again, happy that they had defeated another member of the Element Dragons and freed another Rookie Digimon.

"I deeply thank you for freeing me from Metaldramon's clutches. As a tribute to you, I will also join you guys on your quest to defeat Kikaimon," DemiCybermon said while bowing.

"Well, we're glad to have you back, ol' pal," Embermon said while smiling.

'I guess we really are getting stronger by the minute everytime we defeat a member of the Element Dragons. Other than that, I'm glad that we're able to save these Rookie Digimon from their clutches,' Takuya thought to himself.

To Be Continued….

13 Rookie Digimon found, 9 more to find as well as 7 Element Dragons down, 3 more to go. Read and review!