Koudoutai

Chapter 14's here, and the Zodiac makes their first recorded appearance and attack on DDS, though only half of its members will

appear, as they will conduct an experiment on whether they should demolish DDS or kidnap some of its top students as ransom.

Also, the second Digimon Emperor makes an appearance here (he first appeared in the Ghost Stories (aka Ghosts at School) fic

under the story titled St. Valentine's Massacre. He appeared in chapters 6 to 11 of that fic) and offers his services to the Zodiac. So

expect a siege-like theme in this chapter.

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

Infiltration

The Zodiac, through information supplied by To-Rasu's secretary, Goro Yura, found a suitable new base of operations. They relocated

in an abandoned military installation in the outskirts of Mt. Asahidake. There they placed their available equipments here and Ohitsujiza

made some adjustments on the base's computers and scanners so that the military won't be alarmed should they notice that the

abandoned base is occupied. After 2 hours of unpacking, Sasoriza then berated Uoza about his idea of sparing Kyuu instead of killing

him, which resulted of DDS discovering their former base. Uoza maintained his stance that killing outright is unnecessary. Tenbinza

stepped in between the two warring members to sooth the conflict (Tenbinza means Libra, the balance. His role as the balance means he

has to balance the alliance between two sides, so that to prove that he is not taking any sides). Mizugameza watched the argument in

amusement, while Ohitsujiza ignored the noise and concentrated in working on the installations. Then a voice was heard. A slightly loud,

chuckling voice. Turning around, they realized that it was the Digimon Emperor. Sasoriza then activated his Sting Vent, but the intruder

raised a hand in peace. "Easy, Sasoriza, or should I call you Scorpio, or rather…Itsuro Dan…Morihiko Dan's…baby brother…?". The

Zodiac members were surprised at hearing this. Sasoriza blew his top, and was enraged at the intruder's sarcastic remarks. "I do not

acknowledge Morihiko as a my brother! I despise him from the bottom of my heart! You have a lot of guts telling that on my face, Ken

Ichijouji!". At that moment Sasoriza used his Sting Vent, but the intruder ducks quickly. "I said easy. I'm not Ken. I'm his rival, I'm here

to offer my services to you." The intruder then took off his goggles. His facial appearance is similar to that of Kurei (from the anime

Flame of Recca), his hair was colored blue, and his hairstyle almost matches Ken's older brother.

Tenbinza steeped in and calmed Sasoriza, while To-Rasu approached the so-called Digimon Emperor II. To-Rasu glanced at the

unexpected visitor from head to toe. He seemed impressed, but had to be sure if he's not a spy. "Why should we take your word for it?

And why are you willing to help us?" To-Rasu asked. The Digimon Emperor smirked and said, "Revenge. Ken Ichijouji and his Chosen

craps humiliated me several weeks ago. And I would have been sent to jail if not for the Nightbreeds. Surely you've heard of them?".

To-Rasu nodded, having heard of them, but never encountered them since they we're sighted at Yokohama. "Then…" The Digimon

Emperor II continued, "Killer Croc, Bane, and the Penguin's assistants made a break for it, but I chose to hide in case the Batman and

his detective allies and the Chosen craps showed up (a/n: This chapter is set a few weeks after St. Valentine's Massacre). I remained

hidden all this time, but when I saw Ken challenged one of your men who was actually a corrupt cop, and having heard them mentioned

about your group, I figured that you're my ticket in getting my revenge against those Digi-jackasses. So I sort of monitored them and you.

But I bided my time to see how you guys handled them, since Ken and his 5 friends have enrolled at DDS. As for why I found out about

you, my dear Sasoriza, is that I saw you unmasked in your quarters. How? Through the Digimon world.". Sasoriza was starting to lose

his patience, but Tenbinza held on to Sasoriza. To-Rasu then asked the Digimon Emperor what he can do. The Digimon Emperor replied

by showing his laptop, and showed him the entrance to the Digimon world. To-Rasu was now impressed, and began to show interest in

him. Ohitsujiza approached the visitor and said, "Can you show me how to gain access to that world? And can you show me the

ropes?". The Digimon Emperor II smiled, and soon the Zodiac members began to discuss about their partnership, while Sasoriza kept a

close eye on him. Five hours later, the second Digimon Emperor made a proposal on how to infiltrate DDS, how to either capture and/or

kill Morihiko Dan, and how to keep the Chosen Children busy and away from DDS. The Zodiac members, including Sasoriza were all

ears as the youngster made a layout of plans…

Thirteen days later, DDS sent Class N to P, and S to Z to several port areas in Ibusuki, Nagasaki, Nansei Island, Etorofu Island,

Kunashiri Island, and Hakodate Isle. They were to investigate the spate of attacks on several oil tankers that exploded, and in which it

resulted in a massive oil spill. Class N to P, and S to Z were unaware that it was a ruse to keep them away from DDS (Mizugameza and

his battle robot, Venosnaker, were actually responsible for this), and it seemed to work, as they were 5 hours away from DDS.

Then, Class B and Class D to M were sent to Shikoku and Hokkaido districts, and were assigned to investigate a rash of mass murders

(perpetrated by Shishiza and his battle robot Animus).

At DDS, Class A, C and Q, as well as a few other students were on standby in case they'll be sent to which place that needs intensive

investigation. At the old school building, Class C, and A went to Class Q's room, and discussed about the events that happened recently

(Kyuu's already recovered, and is now here at school). Ken also mentioned to Class Q and A about Class C teaming up with Batman,

Shido Tatsuhiko and the Ghosts at School gang in solving the events that happened just a few weeks ago (again, see St. Valentine's

Massacre) before enrolling here. He also mentioned that his old rival, Garou Giovanni, has taken the identity of the Digimon Emperor,

and briefly aided Gotham City's most dangerous criminals. Takeru added that Batman sternly insisted that he and Shido will handle the

capture of Cain and the other escaped criminals. Daisuke then brought up the topic about the Zodiac making their next move. He added

that they might try something unexpected. Their discussion was interrupted when Saburumaru barged in and alerted his fellow DDS

students. "We got a problem! Principal Dan wants us all in his office! Pronto!".

In five minutes, Class A, C, and Q are there. Daisuke and Ken were surprised as Dan showed to them the footage of the Reapermons

attacking Tokyo. Miyako then called Taichi and the other first batch Digi-Destined Chosens and told them the situation. Taichi

acknowledged and he and the others are heading towards Tokyo.

At an abandoned building, at the rooftop, the second Digimon Emperor, along with Tenbinza and Uoza, watched the action from afar

using their binoculars and through the emperor's laptop. Taichi and the others were having a hard time dealing with the Reapermons. He

also sent the Bokumons to further outnumber the heroic Digimons, and in the resulting melee, Koshiro's laptop was damaged, making

sure that the Reapermons and the Bokumons won't be sent back. The Digimon Emperor then radioed To-Rasu, informing them that

DDS is now defenseless as only a few students were there. To-Rasu then told Ohitsujiza that now is the time to strike. Ohitsujiza then

activated the special device attached into his laptop. "Ok, Digital gate open!". And at that moment, To-Rasu, Ohitsujiza, Mizugameza,

Shishiza, and Sasoriza entered the Digimon world. Ohitsujiza then lead his team to where the signal is leading them, as the Digimon

Emperor secretly planted a bug on Principal Dan's wheelchair, and the approaching Zodiac were closing in on the signal.

At the surface world, neither DDS nor the 6 Chosens are aware that in a matter of minutes, they are about to be attacked.

To Be Continued…

SODA POP by Hayami Kishimoto

shining road kaze ga door surinukete bokura no moto e

ending-roll sakki mita high-school days DORAMA no you

bokura no natsuyasumi wa owatta keredo ne

sukoshi toode shite hitoke no nai kono umi e

kureba omoidaseru itsu demo hora hakanaku sweet

muboubi de yasashii bokura no toki (take your time)

itsumademo doko de tatte

afuredasu yo

dare yori mo shinjiaeteta

tagai no mujaki na yume

modoranu hi wa SODA POP

party-mate, friends itoshiki hibi

everywhere yuuhi nante mireru kedo kono basho wa

special place sorezore no omoi ga hora kousa shite

onaji hako no naka de sugoshiteta kedo

itsu kara ka doko kara ka

wakarete yuku

dare yori mo chikaku ni ita ne

kimagure na kaiwa shita

toki ni namida SODA POP

tokubetsu na yasashiki hibi

"moshi tagai no michi wo aruku uchi ni

hanarebanare ni nattemo kitto

itsuka kono umi de aou ne"

yakusoku shita

(the) Land of Promise

repeat

repeat

Next chapter will be a bloody one, as the Zodiac finally initiated the attack and invasion of DDS. Expect a lot of blood and gore as some

of the Zodiac's Battle Robots make their debut.

And don't forget that V-Mon and the gang will fight to defend DDS.

And the Dan siblings (Morihiko and Itsuro) will meet for the first time. How will Principal Dan defend himself against an armored intruder

with the ability and weapons of a scorpion when he's wheelchair-bound?

See you until then…