Got back from my trip last night, so like I promised, chapter 17 has been updated today, Tuesday. This entire chapter is focused on Davis' group so if you wanted to know what was going to happen with Myotismon and Lucemon Chaos Mode, you're going to have to wait. Sorry! On a happy note, this chapter shows both Beelzemon (duh) and Ken plus a lot of action.
Notes about this chapter: I got a little carried away with Davis so he might seem a little out of character. Mimi might be too, wouldn't really know as I've never seen the first season. I tried to give the digimon some parts as I've been focusing on the humans mostly. Also, I am assuming that the evolutions last chapter were correct since no one told me otherwise.
Reviews:
kaze karter: Glad you think last chapter was funny! And I'm delighted to hear that it was a nice balance, that's what I try to do. Thanks for the review! I can't wait to hear what you think about this chapter!
GemmaniGirl: Okay, 1: Thanks for the song! 2: Yes, I'm home-schooled. It was too stressful to try to keep up with public school with my headaches so we switched to home-schooling. The friend thing wasn't so bad. My best friend lives just down the street and my other good friend didn't even go to the local public high school. My other friends were drifting away anyhow. I'm actually learning more at home than in regular school (it helps that my mom is a part-time teacher). Anyway, I hope you like this chapter as it deals with Ken and it's action-packed. Enjoy!
chocolatelover1: Loved your review! And yeah, the two big bads are back and there's going to be some serious butt-kicking! lol, enjoy the chapter!
Shadypenpen: Yay! A new reviewer! And you're right! Lucemon and Myotismon are a lot alike… rubs back of neck thoughtfully …kinda funny that they're both blonde and bat-like…anyway loved your review! It sounded like a movie preview, lol! Thanks for taking the time to review and I hope to hear from you again! Enjoy your reading!
foxbane: lol, loved your review! I hope I can pull this final battle off. keeps fingers crossed You'll be happy to hear that both Beelzemon and Ken are in the chapter, so I'm praying you like it. Can't wait to hear what you think!
Leshyaedawnfire: Nuh uh…shakes finger with an amused expression…I can't tell you that! It would ruin everything! You're just going to have to read on like everybody else! Lol, I hope you like this chapter, even if Lucemon isn't in it!
DragonKitsune: Here's your first Japanese lesson: Do itashimashite. It means 'you're welcome'. Now…brings out duck tape…you really want to keep squealing?
Final Genesis: Gee, you're smart. Yeah, Kari and Kouji had the whole light thing going on. Kouichi and Rika were suggested by a reviewer. I couldn't really see Jeri with anyone else. Takuya and Yolei just happened out of the blue. And Davis was the best choice for Zoe (plus I didn't want the guy going jealous on Kouji, too much to write). I support Takari, but I wanted to do something no one had done yet. A little originality goes a long way, and it was fun! I'm so glad you like this story! It gives me a nice happy feeling inside, lol. Enjoy this chapter and I look forward to hearing from you again!
between-the-stars: It's okay it took you so long. I'm just happy you liked it! The trip was okay. I'll tell you more later. Hope you like this chapter just as much!
SuperMegaGirl: O.O Don't do that! You nearly gave me a heart-attack! For a second I thought you really didn't like the last chapter! Lol, that seriously gave me the wake-up call I needed! Thanks a bunches! I was falling asleep and it wasn't even dinnertime! Thanks again and here's the next chapter for the fan I so owe! Enjoy! (aka, loved your review! Can't wait for your next one! wink)
I dedicate this chapter to those hit the hardest by hurricane Katrina. : Where there's darkness, there's light. It's a simple matter of finding the light. Never give up, for you will never forgive yourself if you do.
Disclaimer: I don't own anything except for the crazy ideas bouncing around in my head. Those and the little quote/advice thing up there.
Chapter 17
Beelzemon
"Why, of all the people I could have been landed with, why does it have to be them!" Davis moaned, his face hidden in his hands.
"Ah cheer up, Davis! It could be worse!" Veemon reassured his partner.
Mimi's shrieking reached an all-time high. Davis groaned, "How?"
Veemon rubbed his sore ears. "Er…let me think about that…"
"We're there!" Wormmon exclaimed.
Davis looked up in surprise, "Already?" He turned to Mimi and Kenta. "Will two shut up! We're there!"
Mimi scowled darkly, "We would've been here sooner if that–"
"Mimi, if you don't shut up, I'm gagging you!" Davis snapped. Mimi glared at him but said nothing. Kenta looked terribly relieved.
MarineAngemon popped the bubble surrounding them and the group landed in front of a partially buried opening in the wall. They could hear the rush of the river below them but only darkness filled their sight. A shadow fog obscured the cell on the other side of the river.
Davis got on all fours and squeezed through the opening, pulling himself onto the old rusty ladder. Veemon appeared next. Davis helped him onto the ladder.
"Can you see anything?" Kenta called.
Davis squinted into the fog. "Nope."
Mimi crawled out and onto the ladder. She looked around. "Davis, I don't like this."
"It's not like we have much of a choice," Davis muttered as Palmon and Wormmon swung onto the ladder.
Kenta stuck his head out and shuddered. "Can't we ever go somewhere that isn't creepy?"
"Doubtful," Veemon answered.
Kenta sighed and pulled the rest of him out. "Ready MarineAngemon?"
MarineAngemon flew out into the open. "Kahuna Waves!"
Once again they were floating, this time over the river that led to the Dark Ocean. After a minute, the shadowy fog lifted slightly and they could make out the jagged lines of the broken wall. The closer they grew the more solid the walls became.
"Hey, do you see–" Mimi trailed off, pointing to a slowly forming dark object in the center of the cell.
Davis nodded grimly, "Yeah, be on your guard guys. You know what to do when we land, Mimi." The girl picked up Palmon and gave a wan smile in acknowledgement.
"We're there," Kenta whispered. The bubble disappeared and they were standing on the cold, worn stones. Veemon gently placed a reassuring hand on Wormmon's back.
Mimi hurried forward with Palmon while the others stayed behind to keep a wary eye out for trouble. "It's Ken!" Mimi hissed excitedly through the darkness. Davis let out a breath he hadn't known he was holding. His elation was short-lived.
"What are you doing! Get out of here! It's a trap!" Ken's voice echoed in the room.
"That's bad," Kenta muttered in a slightly panicked voice.
Davis raised his digivice, "Very bad. Ready Veemon? Digi-Armor Energize!" His digivice flashed to life.
"Veemon armor-digivolve to…Flamedramon!"
"Death Claw!" Flamedramon was tossed into the wall like a rag doll.
Davis balked. "Not good. This is definitely not good. Mimi! What's taking so long!"
"You try untying a guy from a chair lickety-split!" Mimi shouted back at him.
"Fire Rocket!" The attack lit up the area for a second and Davis could see Ken bound to a chair, the remains of a gag in his lap, with Mimi struggling to unknot his hands and Palmon working on his feet.
However, Kenta saw something completely different. "Gah! Beelzemon! What are you doing!"
"Beelzemon? Who's that?" Davis demanded, grabbing the other boy by the collar.
Kenta nervously pushed his glasses further up the bridge of his nose. "Impmon. Well, Impmon in mega form."
"Double Impact!" Flamedramon was thrown at Davis' feet and de-digivolved into Veemon.
Davis stared at the teen aghast, "A mega! No wonder he thrashed Flamedramon!"
"And now it's your turn." Davis and Kenta watched mutely as a tall, dark figure strode towards them. MarineAngemon flew in front of the boys.
"Ocean Love!" Beelzemon brushed the attack away with an annoyed expression.
"Davis!" Ken yelled out from the darkness. "His arm! It's got the spore! The dark spore is in him! It's controlling him!"
Kenta took a step back, eyes wide. "And giving him a power boost." In the darkness ahead of them, Mimi's and Ken's digivices lit up the darkness for a split second.
"Palmon digivolve to…Togemon! Togemon digivolve to…Lillymon!"
"Wormmon digivolve to…Stingmon!"
"Flower Cannon!"
"Spiking Strike!"
Mimi and Ken joined the others as their digimon attacked. "Davis, we have to DNA digivolve."
Davis nodded, "Right, Veemon!"
"Veemon digivolve to…ExVeemon!"
"ExVeemon! Stingmon! DNA digivolve to…Paildramon!"
Kenta gaped, "Whoa!"
"At his arm!" Davis shouted.
"Sting Strike!"
"Flower Cannon!"
"Ocean Love!"
The attacks slammed into Beelzemon's arm, cutting it open. Ken rounded on Kenta. "That bubble MarineAngemon uses! Can he locate the dark spore and pull it out?"
Kenta turned to MarineAngemon. "Think you can do it?"
MarineAngemon nodded, "Uh huh."
Beelzemon growled threateningly. Mimi stepped forward, "We'll cover you. Ready Lillymon?"
"Double Impact!" Beelzemon snarled.
"Flower Cannon!"
"Desperado Blaster!"
Kenta pulled out a card. "Digimodify! Speed Activate!"
"Kahuna Waves!" the words were hardly decipherable as the little mega was put in hyper speed. The attack itself was nothing more than a blur, and easily entered into Beelzemon's body.
Beezlemon let out an enraged scream and lashed out with, "Death Claw!" The ultimates de-digivolved to their original rookie state. Beelzemon turned to MarineAngemon and Kenta, a savage look in his red eyes. He raised his gun and aimed, "Double Im–"
"YAH!" Davis slid into position, his leg outstretched, effectively tripping the tall digimon. Ken winced as Beelzemon crashed to the ground. Davis had pulled that move on him during a soccer match once; he had been limping in pain for a week.
Davis threw himself on the fallen mega, locking his legs around Beelzemon's neck as he grappled with the gun. Furious, Beelzemon made punch the brunette boy when Veemon appeared out of no where and bit down hard Beelzemon's hand. The mega's angry shriek filled the air.
"Poison Ivy!" Palmon cried, ripping the gun from Beelzemon's hand.
Mimi grabbed the gun and pointed it at the struggling digimon. "Move and I'll shoot!" Beelzemon glared lividly at the girl, but the next second a scream of agony tore out of his throat. Ken flinched and plugged his ears, half wondering if he had screamed that loud when Owikawa removed the dark spore from his body.
The screaming intensified, carrying on for what seemed to be eternity. Actually, it was roughly a minute before the transparent bubble burst forth from Beelzemon's arm, sending Veemon crashing into the last remaining solid wall and Davis flying in the opposite direction into the dark corridor that connected to the other cells.
There was a moment of dead silence and then Kenta's quavering voice asked the universal question, "Did it work?"
"It had better have. I'm not doing that again," Davis retorted bitterly. "I think I twisted a couple things…"
Ken snorted, "Well that's your own fault. You should know better than to take on a mega digimon with a dark power boost by yourself." The boy glanced over at Mimi, who was still pointing the gun in Beelzemon's general direction. Whether Beelzemon was still there or not was hard to discern due to the dark fog which was growing thicker with each passing second. "Cover me Mimi." The teen nodded and tightened her grip on the gun.
Ken stepped cautiously into the shadowy mist. After a few feet, he thought he saw a figure lying on the floor. "Beelzemon?" The figure moved wearily into a standing position. Ken took a step forward. "Beelzemon? Are you alright?"
The figure walked slowly towards the wary boy. The fog fell back to reveal that it was Beelzemon whom he had been talking to. Ken tensed, he really didn't like that look in the digimon's eyes. "Beelzemon, are you alright?" he tried again.
The mega halted about two feet from Ken, but didn't answer. Suddenly an arm shot out incredibly fast and a clawed hand grabbed Ken's collar, wrenching the startled boy up in the air and level with all three of the digimon's eyes.
"Drop him!" Mimi yelled, aiming the gun at the shadowy shape of the digimon.
Beelzemon, however, either didn't hear her or decided she wasn't worth his time. His entire being was concentrated on the youth dangling in front of him. "Where is Lucemon?" he demanded softly but firmly, enunciating each word with perfect clarity.
I'M SORRY! I couldn't resist making that the cliffhanger! Please don't kill me! cowers behind chair
Due to my trip, I wasn't able to write on this story. Chapter 18 is done and I will try to finish chapter 19, but no promises. My weekends are starting to look full, but I'll try my best.
Review please! I write this story for you guys alone! Literally, if I had my way, this story would've been taken off fanfiction and thrown in the trashcan.