Koudoutai (The Zodiac)

Sorry about the delays. But I had to let you know what kind of opponents D. D. S. will be facing. And

according to my last chapter (Words From The Author part 2), the 12 Zodiac members will employ

powerful weapons. Yeah, it's a Kamen Rider Ryuki rip-off, but at least the fic I'm making is original,

although I did borrow some elements from KKR and the Zodiac from Marvel Comics. And believe me,

you'll like this one. Oh, let's not forget the Digimon casts, as they will play a vital role in this fic as well.

This fic is rated T for:

Violence. A lot of fighting here. Scenes ranges from mild to tolerant.

Language. Either the Zodiac members or the heroes might utter offensive remarks throughout the series,

depending on the situation.

Blood. When there's violence, there's the fighting. When there's fighting, chances are, you'll might bleed

from a busted nose, lip, head, maybe anywhere…

Disclaimer: DSQ is owned by Studio Pierrot. Digimon by Toei Animation. Kamen Rider Ryuki character

names by Ishimori Productions. Zodiac (comics) is trademarked by Marvel Comics.

Opening Song:

Yes or No? by Hayami Kishimoto

machijuu ga ugokidasu

souchou date mada nemui yo

USJ tte nidome dakedo

kimi wa shiranai

chotto hashagisugite'nai?

ryoute POKETTO de

tanoshii no mo ii kedo sorosoro

mabushii DOKIDOKI hoshii

- Yes or No?

sugu ni kakedashisou na mind

kimi shidai da yo

me mo awasenai

youki na machi de kimi dake miteru

koete kite your borderline

running on safezone

tonari no nakayoshi buri

chotto yakimoki shichau

watashitachi koibito ni wa

kitto miete'nai

ashita tomodachi ni wa

nante iou kana

konna ja mou karamawari no emotion

souzou dake ga hashiru

Yes or No?

yake ni uchiki na hito

hikiyoseta heart

modokashii yo

kantan ni "suki" to iwanai toko mo

ii n' dakedo your borderline

running on safezone

bukiyou demo ii kara sorosoro

tokubetsu na toki ga hoshii

Yes or No?

donna kotoba demo ii

kimi no kimochi wo kikasete hoshii

itsumo to chigau maji na hitotoki

futari wo kaete

- repeat

Chapter 2: A Cancerous Affair.

June 22, 2006. A week has passed since the bombing attempt that almost destroyed D. D. S., and it would

have been if not through the courageous acts of Tailmon, Ken Ichijouji, Stingmon, and Kyuu Renjou. Also

for one week, the D. D. S. staff held a meeting everyday around the afternoon, discussing about how the

bomb made its way inside the school, who planted it, and who was responsible. Unknown to the D. D. S.

staff, a spy was listening among the staff, and the spy also participated in the discussion. After a week of

evening meeting, D. D. S. came up empty handed.

Classes were returning to normal, and Class C had it's first day at D. D. S., with their partner Digimons

sitting in, listening to the lectures. Even Tatsumi Hongou was amazed that Tailmon, Hawkmon and

Wormon participated and learned a lot from his lectures. The other Digimons, such as V-Mon and Patamon

were intimidated by Houngou's strict voice.

Other D. D. S. teachers were also talking about Class C. They noted that they steadily picked up the

lectures very well, and that the Digimons were well-behaved and even participated in the lectures. Principal

Dan was pleased that the school has acquired a good number of students.

Lunchtime. Class C met with Class Q and A. And the three sections decided to have a picnic at the park.

They started chatting about their past cases, and about the downfall of Pluto. Their discussion shifted to

Daisuke jokingly told everyone about Kyuu and Megumi making out at the department store's fitting room.

Kyuu and Megumi choked at their food and drinks, while Yukihira and Kuniko blushed, and the rest stared

wide-eyed at the couple. Hikari twisted Daisuke's ear for his remark. Kyuu and Megumi started to whack

Daisuke on the head. After lunch break was over, the three sections went back to their classes. Things were

all back to normal. For now.

8:00 pm. At an unidentified base located somewhere in Nagisaki, Japan, A short-haired man, accompanied

by his trusted bodyguard, secretary, and confidant (a 3 in 1, multi-tasking guy), was making his way to the

conference room. Before entering, he told his secretary that he'll be late. "Ok, attorney. But you can't show

yourself like this." The lawyer and businessman smiled and said, "Not to worry, Goro, I'm in full costume

as you can see." The lawyer pulled out an object. It appeared to be a card deck. Facing it in front of his belt

line, a metallic belt appeared and connected to his belt area. "Henshin." He said, and slip the card deck into

the side of the left side portion of the metallic belt. In an instant a green colored armor immediately

appeared at two opposite directions (left and right side) and connected to his physical body. The lawyer

now appeared as an armored man with green and white color streaks. His head resembles that of a bull. His

torso looks similar to that of Robocop, and has a semi-automatic gun on the right side of his belt. "Now I'm

in costume. You better go now, Goro.". The secretary nodded and left. The green and white-colored man

then entered the conference room. Inside the conference room, three men were seated at the round table.

One was dressed in long-sleeved, business attire with a trench coat. The other looks like a college student.

And the third looks like a businessman in his 30's, clean cut hair, shaved facial features, and looked almost

like the founder of D. D. S., but with a scar at his left cheek, and his skin color is Caucasian. .

The three of them were having a heated argument on why the bomb was discovered so easily. The man in a

trench coat justified that it was unexpected, as among the new enrollees of D. D. S., were members of the

"Chosen Children", and that their Digimon partners have somehow sensed it. The man with the scar

wouldn't relent, as he continues to berate the man in the trench coat, then turned his ire on the young man

who seemed to ignore the ranting. The man with the scar told the timid-looking youngster about "How and

whyTo-rasu chose a useless asshole like you to become Shishiza if you act like a lazy cat?". Taking offense to

that remark, the youngster slapped the man berating him. And as if by instinct, they took out their card

deck, slipped it on their metallic belt, and chanted "Henshin!". Their armors appeared and connected into

their bodies. Their armors bear a resemblance to a scorpion and a lion. The man in trench coat backed away

from the two armored men. The green and white armored man stepped in and calmed the two. "Sasoriza,

Shishiza, please behave yourselves.Kaniza has told me everything. Yes, it was unexpected that the Digimons

and their brat masters enrolled at D. D. S., but you shouldn't be alarmed. I'm sure we can defeat them."

Sasoriza was seething atShishiza for the slap, but listened to To-Rasu's advice, and backed away. He took the card

deck out of his belt, and reverted back to normal. Shishiza, on the other hand, snorted and left the room, saying

that he'll "Blow up some steam." To-Rasu decided to letShishiza go for now, and turned his attention on the two

remaining men. "So, Masashi Sudo, what did you find out about the meeting?" Asks To-Rasu. "They have

no idea about who planted the bomb. If not for that feline Digimon, D. D. S. would be in rubbles already."

Sudo replied. "Perhaps it would be wise if you suggest to Morihiko Dan to send Class C to solve a case

elsewhere, and have them bring their freaks with them, then you plant another bomb!" Ranted Sasoriza's

alter ego, Itsuro Takamizawa. But Sudo shook his head and said, "Too risky. They might get a clue if I did

try that ruse again. I know, I'll try a different approach, one that is totally unexpected, something that

would cause panic among the students." To-Rasu nodded, seeming to understand what Sudo was saying.

"Make sure that are no witnesses." To-Rasu cautioned. Sudo nodded in agreement.

(a/n: I'll be listing the Zodiac names and their Japanese names. Think of this as if you're watching a

subtitled version of DSQ season 2).

Aquarius - Mizugameza

Aries - Ohitsujiza

Cancer - Kaniza

Capricorn - Yagiza

Gemini - Futagoza

Leo - Shishiza

Libra - Tenbinza

Pisces - Uoza

Sagittarius - Iteza

Scorpio- Sasoriza

Taurus - To-Rasu

Virgo - Otomeza

(a/n: Certain Zodiac members will be called by their Japanese code names the first time they'll make an appearance,

but maybe later on they'll be called by their English names.)

A week later, June 29, around 7 am, Hikari Kamiya was the first to arrive at D. D. S. because she was

assigned to do housekeeping. Since Tailmon was asleep, she asked Takeru if Patamon can accompany her

to D.D.S.. Takeru agreed. Takeru said that he'll catch up later. Hikari then asked Patamon to fetch a pail so

that she can fill it with water and start cleaning the room. While Patamon went to fetch the pail, she decided

to go to the stock room and get the mop. As she was passing by the hallway, she almost tripped as she

accidentally stepped over a cracked floor that she failed to notice. As she fell to the floor she used her

hands to cushion herself from hitting the floor. Her hands touched the floor, breaking her fall, but in the

process, she slipped her hands inside a huge pair of gloves that resembles that of a pair of pincers. Hikari

blinked her eyes, wondering how and where the pincers came from and why was it there in the first place.

Then there was a scream. Some students were panicking over something. Then one of the students stared

wide-eyed upon seeing Hikari removing the pincers. "You…you did this…she's here the suspect is here!"

Some of the panicking students came and saw Hikari removing the pincer-like gloves. Hikaari looked

confused until one of the students pointed to Hikari the blood strains on the pincers. Hikari was surprised,

not noticing the stains. "How…?" Hikari thought. Patamon came back with the pail and said, "What's

going on?". As Hikari stepped forward, she saw 10 dead, mutilated bodies of D. D. S. students lying in

front of the opened stock room. Blood was all over them. Hikari then realized that she was set-upped.

Masashi Sudo then came and said, "What's going on?". One of the students told Sudo that when he was

passing by the hallway, the door of the stock room opened, and the dead bodies fell in front of him.

Another student said that as soon as he saw the bodies, he decided to call for help, and saw Hikari

removing the pincer-like gloves that was laced with blood stains. Sudo then said, "Hikari Kamiya, you are

hereby under arrest…". But Sudo was cut off by Ken Ichijouji, who was followed by Takeru. "Not just yet.

A person is innocent until proven guilty. Perhaps you should get to hear her side first." Sudo however, told

Ken that he's doing his job. Hikari stepped forward and said, "I was set-upped! When I tripped, my hands

fell inside these pincers. That way…". Hikari was cut off as Sudo slammed her against the wall, face first,

injuring her nose, causing it to bleed. Sudo then cuffed her and started to take her away. "Wait!" Ken

shouted. Sudo raised an eyebrow and said, "You wish to join her?". Ken stopped on his tracks. As Sudo

was dragging Hikari away, Ken told Patamon to find the others: the rest of the Chosens, Class Q and A. He

then told Takeru to follow Sudo, while he and Wormon will try to find proof that Hikari is innocent. Takeru

followed Sudo, but stopped as Sudo took Hikari to a police station. Three hours later, word spread like

wildfire about Hikari being implicated about the murder, and about her "removing" the incriminating

evidence.

At the Police Station, Hikari was taken to her cell, and still in handcuffs (behind her back )and her nose

continues to bleed. Sudo looked at her intently and said, "I know what you're capable of. So therefore

you're staying there.". Hikari insisted that she was framed, but Sudo ignored her. In reality, it was Sudo

who killed the 10 students. It wasn't at random. Thanks to Sudo's access to the D. D. S. files, and to a

Zodiac member who is a master hacker, Sudo found that 10 of the D. D. S. students were born under the

sign of Cancer. So the night before today's events, he summoned the 10 Cancer-signed students, and led

them to the stock room, where, through a teleportation device, he summoned his Battle Robot, Volcancer,

and Volcancer began to skewer the 10 students. The students were unable to scream for help as the place

was deserted then. And given Volcancer's huge frame, about 12 feet in height, and blocking the door, the

10 students' fates are sealed. After killing the students, Sudo, wearing surgical gloves, brought a pair of

huge pincer-like gloves and placed them on a floor near a corner, where in if the person makes a right turn

the person will be walking beside the stock room. Sudo then caused a small, unnoticeable crack on the

floor. Since the pincer-like gloves are colored brown, just like the floor, any person will be unable to notice

it. It was well-calculated. If a person steps on the crack the person will trip. The person will then use his

arms to cushion his/her fall, thereby causing his/her hands to land inside the pincer gloves, and his/her

fingerprints will be embedded into the gloves further incriminating him/her. Takeru was standing outside

the police station, waiting for Class Q, A, and the rest of Class C, after sending a text message about

Hikari's situation.

Somewhere along the highway, Morihiko Dan was surprised to learn from Ken's message that Hikari was

arrested, and that she was kept under a cell in a police station. He told Shuno Katagiri to head straight to the

police station.

To Be Continued…

Aitakute (I miss you)

By Hayami Kishimoto

aitakute miageta sora tooku

hateshinai hirosa...

watashi wa kieta

kimi to nukedashi aruita umi wa

ano hi hajimete shitta kaze ga

marude kanashii yume mita asa

nande hito wa motomeau no?

aitakute miageta sora tooku

haruka kanata made tsudzuiteta

aitakute todokanai sora mite

karada azuketa

watashi ga kieru made

kimi no kokoro mitai ni

haruka mukou de watashi o tsutsunda sora e

zutto kimi wo kono sora no you

sotto fukaku dakishimetai

aitakute miageta sora no naka

taiyou ga tsuki e kawaru

aitakute omoide o teguru

kioku wo tsunaida mugen no katachi

aitakute miageta sora tooku

haruka kanata made tsudzuiteta

aitakute omoide o teguru

kioku wo tsunaida mugen no katachi

(a/n: Until DSQ season 2 shows up, I'll be putting my own OP and Ed songs. Besides, thanks to DSQ, I get

to hear Hayami Kishimoto's song through the internet, especially at youtube . com)

Looks like Zodiac's plans are already in motion. Get Class Q and A, as well as the Chosen Children and

their Digimons partners away from D. D. S., so what next? Plant a new bomb? How?Kaniza has Hikari

locked at a police station, and keeping an eye on her. So who would assault D. D. S. without being seen or

caught? And how will Hikari handle the pressure? And what wouldKaniza (Masashi Sudo) do when

Morihiko Dan visits the police station where Hikari is incarcerated? Will he pressure Sudo to release

Hikari? And how will Hikari clear her name and prove that she is innocent?

Better wait for the next chapter. Meanwhile, feel free to send in your reviews. Criticisms are ok, just don't

overdo it or abuse your comments.