Ok! Here's chapter 9! And things have escalates into a free-for-all, as Togemon, Garudamon, and Garurumon goes into battle, against
Scorponok, Venosnaker, and Metal-Ohitsu.
Sora and Yamato, on the other hand, were outnumbered, as they lacked one more help in dealing with the three Zodiac members, while
Takeru takes Mimi to a nearest hospital. Yeah, yeah. This is an ROD fic, and you're wondering why Digimon came butting in…well, it's
a crossover. And this fic is connected to both earlier fics, Koudoutai: The New Enemy (Detective School Q), and Fallen Angel
(Digimon). Plus, both Fallen Angel and The Book of Immortality are side stories to Koudoutai, so the Paper Sisters and the Chosen
Children get a fair share of exposure. And Maggie and Michelle have already displayed their wares, and Nenene is leading the
archeologist and his daughter to safety as To-Rasu is chasing them down. Anita will pop out soon, and so is Junior, once he leaves the
hospital. Until then, enjoy this fic.
Clash of the TitansThe fight between the three Digimons and the three Zodiac battle robots have already begun, as Venosnaker wrapped itself around
Garudamon. Garudamon was unable to use her wings as her whole body was wrapped around her by Venosnaker.
Metal-Ohitsu and Garurumon fought to a standstill as their strength seem to have match on an equal scale. Both charged at each other
several times, and neither one of them couldn't gain an upper hand.
Togemon and Scorponok resumed what they've started, and traded blow-for-blow. Since the Zodiac used most of their Advent cards,
they couldn't use their special attacks, and had to rely on their hand weapons. Ohitsujiza's Strike Vent was already activated after
executing his Final Vent, so he wasted no time in going after Sora, who ran off. Yamato was about to give chase when Mizugameza
blocked his path. "Gomenasai. But you have to forget your girlfriend and face me instead." Mizugameza inserted a card into his card
reader. "SWORD VENTO". After that, Mizugameza swing his sword around, almost slicing Yamato, but managed to shred off his
shirt until Yamato was naked on the upper body, save for a few tattered remains of his shirt. Yamato didn't notice Sasoriza sneaking
from behind, and was struck by the Sting Vent several times. Yamato fell to the ground, electrocuted and poisoned. As the two Zodiac
members are about to pounce on a fallen Yamato, Togemon managed to keep Scorponok away long enough to execute her spinning
needle attack to keep Sasoriza and Mizugameza away from Yamato. Togemon then took a now unconscious Yamato away from the
battleground and handed him over to a taxi driver, whom Togemon asked to take him to the nearest hospital. The taxi driver, who has
seen a Digimon before, and having high respect for them and other Chosen Children, nodded in agreement and sped off, taking Yamato
to the nearest hospital after being informed of Yamato being injected by scorpion venom. Togemon returned to the scene and assisted
Garurumon in dealing with the three battle robots.
Sasoriza then got an idea. He instructed both Mizugameza to have the battle robots get the Digimons go near an electrical post where
there were high tension wires. As soon as the Digimons fell into a trap, and with Metal-Ohitsu and Scorponok forcing Togemon and
Garurumon near the electric posts, Sasoriza used his Sting Vent, and caused the posts to topple, and the high tension wires were
released and got tangled around the two Digimons, electrocuting them. Both fell on the ground, but Garurumon stood on one knee.
Mizugameza took a card out, and joyfully told Sasoriza that their Advent cards have returned. Mizugameza inserted his chosen card into
his card reader. "FINAL VENTO". Mizugameza then executed his Venocrasher Final Advent, hitting Garurumon on the back of the
head. Despite his huge size, Garurumon was not immune, and fell to the ground, clutching the back of his head, while slowly reverted
back to Gabumon.
Getting an idea, Sasoriza inserted a card into his card reader. "COPY VENTO". And surprisingly, Sasoriza took the form of
Garurumon. Since Togemon didn't notice the commotion, she was unaware that she was being sneak attacked. As Togemon stood up,
"Garurumon" stabbed Togemon on the chest, and Togemon fell to the ground, and reverted back to Palmon, and was shocked to see
Gabumon lying on the floor. Then saw "Garurumon" reverted back to Sasoriza. Garudamon, who was weakened due to lack of air after
being squeezed by Venosnaker, tended to the two fallen Digimons. "If I were you, I'd take them out of here.". Glaring, Garudamon left,
taking the wounded Palmon and Gabumon to safety, leaving Sasoriza and Mizugameza gloating at their handiwork. They then fumbled
at their card decks locating the signal on Ohitsujiza, who was still chasing Sora. Sasoriza and Mizugameza then decided to give chase
and join Ohitsujiza in chasing their quarry.
Sora was panting as she kept on running, not realizing that she was in the vicinity of Menteith. Ohitsujiza was right behind her, plowing
through trees. As Sora entered a town of Menteith, she was inside the city of Leny. Sora sat on a bench, exhausted, and was unable to
move further. She then turned around, seeing Ohitsujiza plowing violently through several policemen who noticed Ohitsujiza's
appearance. Sora was horrified as Ohitsujiza was getting near, and was preparing to stab her with his Strike Vent. At that moment,
more policemen arrived, and shielded Sora, while two policemen escorted Sora to safety. After unheeding their warning, policemen
opened fire at Ohitsujiza, but were surprised that bullets didn't dent his armor. The police stared in horror as Mizugameza and Sasoriza
arrived, followed by Venosnaker, Scorponok and Metal-Ohitsu.. a few seconds later, more SWAT teams in vans arrived, and aimed
their weapons at them. Ohitsu turned to his comrades and said, "Want me to take care of them?". Mizugameza said, "Yeah. My Final
Vent is used up. It's your turn." Ohitsujiza then inserted a card into a card reader and said, "Prepare to say Toro, coppers!". "FINAL
VENTO". Metal-Ohitsu ran towards the SWAT team, with Ohitsujiza mounted on his shoulders, acting as a spear, and plowed the
whole SWAT team, and the area exploded, sending frightened civilians scampering for their lives. All that remain were charred and
dismembered bodies of the SWAT teams. Ohitsujiza, Sasoriza,and Mizugameza then continued their search for Sora.
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
Sorry if you feel that this fic is more like Digimon than ROD, like I said, it's part of the story. Be patient.
And speaking of patient, next chapter, it's Nenene's turn, as she tries to outwit a gun-wielding, chasing To-Rasu, while trying to keep
the Walkers from getting shot down. And Anita will make her appearance.
Better hold on to your seats, as the conclusion is getting near. I won't tell you when, but it's near. Just a little suspense thrill.
Reviews are welcome. No flames please.