Ok! Here's chapter 10! And this time It's Nenene's turn to take center stage, as he tries to outwit and outrun To-Rasu while keeping the
archeologist and his daughter safe without getting harmed. And finally Anita makes her much awaited appearance.
Yeah, yeah. I know. 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 show her ace tricks up her sleeves. Until then, enjoy this fic.
War Games in the ForestIn Menteith, at the city of Leny, it was chaos as Sasoriza, Mizugameza and Ohitsujiza plowed throughout the city, leveling buildings,
killing and injuring scores of victims, just to find Sora. Sora was hiding inside the Leny Police Precinct as a way of protecting herself. The
Scotland President then sent all military personnel to Menteith to restore order after witnessing on TV about what the Zodiac did (a/n:
The Scotland government has not yet identified who the attackers are).
Somewhere in Strathearn, Nenene and the Walkers were still running for their lives as a hail of bullets chased them for hours non-stop.
As soon as they exited the forest, Nenene was shocked to see an excursion of teachers and elementary students (from prep to
kindergarten to 6th grade students). Nenene then tried to warn the excursionists to leave the area, saying that terrorists are here. The
headmistress of the excursionists said it was preposterous, saying that Scotland is a safe country. At that point, To-Rasu appeared, and
saw the conversation. "You know, Mr. Walker, I'm a fair man, but if you play unfair, I'll play unfair." To-Rasu then took out a card from
his deck, and inserted it to his sub-machine gun, which was his card reader. "SHOOT VENTO". Two huge cannons appeared on To-
Rasu's shoulders, and fired away. Nenene managed to get the Walkers safely out of range, but the school excursionists were not so
lucky, as their bodies exploded after being hit by To-Rasu's Shoot Vent. Nenene was angered by to-Rasu's ruthlessness, but could do
nothing as he was too strong to take him on. To-Rasu then approached his targets and said, "Time to say goodbye.", then looked at
Nenene. "I do hope your autobiography is worth a billion.". As To-rasu was getting ready to fire, he was strucked by a whip from
behind. Turning he was surprised that it was Uoza who did this. "I can't believe you did this! Those were innocent children you just
killed! You know there are other ways of getting at them besides killing them!". To-Rasu scoffed and said, "When you joined the Zodiac,
there are rules that are made, and you must abide by it. Regardless of what we think, there are thing that must be done, and WE do it
whatever the cost.". To-Rasu then shoot Uoza down with his Shoot Vent, then said, "Remember that lesson at hand.". As To-Rasu
turned to Nenene, paper shurikens appeared, and almost dented his armor. Nenene then turned to see the source. It was Anita. And with
her is Miyako, carrying her laptop. Nenene then deduced that they went here via the Digital gate. Nenene then had the Walkers entered
the Digital gate via the laptop, while Anita tries to stall To-Rasu. Anita managed to avoid the bullets and his Strike Vent by moving fast,
and threw several paper shurikens at him. To-Rasu managed to avoid most of the shurikens, but couldn't fire his Strike Vent, due to the
shurikens, and that Anita managed to get close enough to hit him, impeding his aim. But then To-Rasu then came up with an idea. He
backed away from a few distances and inserted a card into his card reader, but waited for the right time before activating it.
As Anita leapt towards To-Rasu's helmet, going for the kill as she prepares her shurikens, To-Rasu then activated his card reader.
"STRIKE VENTO". A metallic head of a bull (with metallic horns) appeared and fastened itself on To-Rasu's head. Anita was taken by
surprise, and could not stop on time, as she landed straight into To-Rasu's Strike Vent, and her stomach area was impaled by the
helmet's horn. To-Rasu then hurled Anita towards Nenene, and inserted a card into his card reader. "FINAL VENTO". Magnu-Giga
appreared, and To-Rasu inserted his card reader at the back of Magnu-Giga, and Magnu-Giga's chest opened, revealing several rounds
of bullets and missiles, and its arms turned into lasers and cannons, all ready to fire. Nenene was shocked upon realizing what To-Rasu is
going to do. Dragging a bleeding Anita, Nenene and Miyako managed to enter the laptop before To-Rasu activated his Final Vent, The
End of the World. The area where Nenene and the others were standing was annihilated, leaving nothing but wrecked concrete floor, like
it was being struck down by an asteroid.
To-Rasu surveyed the area, all he could see was what's left of the laptop. He then realize that Nenene and the others escaped. Turning
around, Uoza was gone. He then contacted Otomeza, asking her if she recovered the book. Otomeza said she'll get her hands on it in a
short while. To-Rasu then checked on the rest, who told him that they're thrashing the city just to find Sora, and that Mimi and the rest of
the Chosens, and their Digimon had escaped, as well as telling him that they've succeeded in severely injuring them. To-Rasu was
pleased with the developments, and decided to join Sasoriza and the rest while waiting for news on Otomeza's recovery of the book.
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. At least Anita appeared and
showed her wares.
And speaking of patient, next chapter, all that's left now is the Paper herself, Yumiko Readman. She'll appear sometime within the last
remaining chapters as she's the only Paper Master who could help Nenene, the Walkers, and Sora in dealing against the Zodiac.
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.