The Book of Immortality
Hello. Welcome to chapter 2 of my 2nd R.O.D. fic. Hope you like the first chapter, as it showed some revelations about the guest villains
as well as the main villains. And sorry if the first chapter focused too much on the bad guys, but it's part of the story. The Paper Sisters and
Yumiko will show up soon. But right now, another member of the Zodiac will make his debut, and he'll give one of the Paper Sisters a run
for his money.
Disclaimer: R.O.D. is owned by J.C. Staff and Aniplex Prelude to the First Assignment in England
First Contact in England
8 am. Zodiac HQ, Mt. Asahidake. To-Rasu stood in front of 10 other Zodiac members whom he summoned for a very important meeting
(Kaniza died in action several months ago. See Detective School Q: Koudoutai ). He then debriefed them about their upcoming meeting
in England, where they will meet with the British Library and Joseph Carpenter (alias The Joker). But the 2nd Digimon Emperor, Garou
Giovanni stepped in and told To-Rasu his apprehension. "I think it would be wise if two or three of us will go to England. That way, we'll
get to know more about the BL, and then the BL will be forced to show their trump card so that we'll know if they're play tricks on us or
not. In case they tried to enslave us, I'll send a distress signal so that the others will come to our aid." To-Rasu turned to Tenbinza, the
balancer of the Zodiac for his opinion. Tenbinza agreed and suggested to To-Rasu that he take Uoza and Iteza just in case.
After 10 minutes of discussion, Ohitsujiza activated the Digital gate and the 2nd Digimon Emperor, To-Rasu, Uoza, Mizugameza and Iteza
were teleported to the Digital World, and, following the signal that would lead them to the BL's computer (both Ohitsujiza and the Digimon
Emperor found the BL's HQ thanks to their hacking). The four Zodiac members and their contact then teleported themselves out to the
surface world, right inside the BL's computer room. The scientists and programmers were alarmed at seeing
five costumed intruders appearing out of nowhere. The alarm was activated and the BL troops approached and opened fire. The Digimon
Emperor hid behind To-Rasu and said, "I knew this was a set-up!". To-Rasu said that perhaps this was a test, while Mizugameza said
"Who cares? Let's have a fighting feast then.". He then inserted a card into his card reader. "ADVENTO." A yellow square appeared,
and out came a huge, robotic cobra. It was Venosnaker. Venosnaker then wsted no time and devoured 20 BL troops at once.
To-Rasu sighed and grabbed his card reader, a sub-machine gun, and opened fire. Uoza inserted a card, and his battle robot, a huge
stingray appeared. It was Exodiver, and took out 30 BL troops. Then 50 more troopers approaches, opening fire. Uoza then inserted
another card into his card reader. "HYPER VENTO.". Exodiver then transformed into a human-like battle robot, but retained his stingray
appearance. Exodiver then knocked down 15 troopers, while Uoza activated his Swing Vent and knocked out 15 more. Mizugameza then
activated the Spit Vent and all remaining troopers were dissolved, including those who were unconscious. Uoza was livid at Mizugameza's
action. But Mizugameza just snorted in reply. To-Rasu then calmed both men, but a handclap was heard, and the Joker, Joseph Carpenter
appeared, followed by his assistance Wendy Earhart. "My apologies, gentlemen. I was merely testing you to show my assistant and several
businessmen and supporters that I did the right thing in choosing you for your upcoming assignment." The Digimon Emperor then came out
and demanded that he show proof that he meant what he said. Joker smiled and called one of his aides, and showed the Zodiac a briefcase
that was full of cash. "100 Million pounds. That's three times more than a million yen. I assumed that you have no more doubts about why
I chose you to do a particular assignment.". To-Rasu then asked the Joker what does he have in store for the Zodiac. Joker then motions
the Zodiac to follow him to the conference room.
Five minutes later, Joker and the Zodiac were inside the conference room, which was filled with several businessmen from different
countries. Joker then called the businessmen's attention, and then introduced the Zodiac. "Gentlemen, meet the Zodiac. Surely now,
you've seen them in action, so I can assure to you now that they are more than just appearance. Allow me to introduce to you…" Joker
glanced at the four Zodiac members, then stared at their card decks at their belts, seeing the symbols. "…Taurus, Pisces, Aquarius, and
Sagittarius. Oh, and this is the Digimon Emperor.". But one of the businessmen glanced at To-Rasu and said, "Hah! That's Taurus? He
looks more like a Robocop rip-off! I'll prove it. Get him, Hugo!". A huge, muscular man, 8 ½ ft tall, and looking like a German,
approached. To-Rasu didn't take the insult likely, and accepted the challenge. He opened fire using his card reader, but Hugo seemed
unscathed from the bullets. He took a card from his card deck and inserted it in his card reader. "STRIKE VENTO". To-Rasu's helmet
changed into that of a bull's head, and charged towards Hugo, but Hugo caught To-Rasu and hurled him against the wall. Hugo then
slammed his fists against his chest, acting like Tarzan. To-Rasu then inserted another card, and Magnu-Giga appeared. Hugo braced
himself, thinking that Magnu-Giga will charge against him. Instead, Magnu-Giga fired several missiles, killing Hugo as well as exploding his
body to several pieces. Uoza winced at the sight, while Mizugameza praised his comrade. Iteza remained silent, while the Digimon
Emperor sneered at the businessman who mocked To-Rasu, and the businessman was shocked at what happened to Hugo. Joker then
had his troops cleaned up the mess and after 20 minutes, the discussion began. Joker then turned off the lights and activated the projector,
and explaining the situation to the Zodiac.
To Be Continued…
R.O.D. ending song
Moments In The Sun by Kazami with HOME GROWN
taisetsu ni shiteita mono ha
itsumo koboreochite yuku
demo kimi to no omoide dake ha
kono mune no oku ni tsuyokuaru
suzushiku natte kita umi
hashaideta futari no kage
kimi no sukoshi yake sugita hada to
shizunde iku yuuhi ni toketa
kono te wo zutto hanasanai mama
otona ni natte iketara ii no ni
hizashi no naka de oikaketa
kimi no sugata sagashite
koi ga owaru yokanshite
yorisotta yone
sukina kimochi ha itsudemo
setsuna sa tsurete shimau kedo
dakedo kimi ga ita bun dake
mae yori yasashiku naretan da
kimi ga nokoshita kabe no rakugaki
tokidoki yubi de nazotte miruyo
hizashi no naka de mitsuketa
futari no basho oboeteru?
ima ni mo kikoeteki souna ano waraigoe
saigo no yoru ha otagaini tada
damatta mama de senaka awaseta
hizashi no naka de oikaketa
kimi no sugata sagashite
koi ga owaru yokanshite
yorisotta yone
hizashi no naka de mitsuketa
futari no basho oboeteru?
ima ni mo kikoeteki souna ano waraigoe
futari dake no natsu no owari
oboete iru yo
Looks like the British Library is has found a new ally in the Zodiac to do an assignment that would not attract Yumiko and/or the Paper
Sisters' attention. And now the Zodiac is preparing to undergo a paid assignment for the BL. Check back for chapter 3 to know what kind
of assignment the Zodiac are undertaking, and why they were hired to do this assignment and not the BL's best agents. In the meantime,
reviews are warmly welcomed. And again ,if you're curious as to how and why the Zodiac came to light, see the fanfic, Koudoutai, which
is found in the Detective School Q section in the Anime/Manga category. If ever you read it, please leave a review.