Koudoutai

This chapter will be somewhat reminiscent of the 9/11 incident in New York City, USA, where the World Trade Center collapses, and

scores were killed, injured, and buried alive perpetrated by the fanatic followers of Al-Qaeda. I bet you're probably shocked that I did

something you would never expect: the "destruction" of Dan Detective School. Well, I got this idea from several things, but it would be

better to see them at the end of Chapter 17.

But that doesn't mean that it's over. Think of it as a challenge on how they would rise up to this test. As Kyuu said, "If a detective gives

up, the case goes unresolved.". So Life will move on, but not after you read this fic.

Search and Rescue

The footage of what To-Rasu did on DDS, surviving DDS students telling reporters about their attackers, and several military soldiers,

construction workers, and even the Digimons, were working non-stop in removing the debris and rubbles off to find survivors underneath

the demolished remains of DDS, were broadcasted not only in Japan, but also to the rest of the world.

Taichi and the other first-batch Chosens, along with their partner Digimons, were also there to help the soldiers in digging out for more

survivors. Megumi and Miyako were staying at makeshift tents, not leaving until Kyuu and Ken are extracted from the debris, hoping that

they're alright. Even Mrs. Renjou refused to leave, and joined Megumi in making vigils for Kyuu's safety. The rest of Class C and Q, in a

show of strong bond of friendship, also refused to go home, as they waited for news that their friends are alive and alright.

Principal Dan patiently told the police and the reporters on how the Zodiac, through Iori and Kazuma's findings, managed to infiltrate

DDS and how they managed to isolate the school, as well as how they were attacked. Japan's own version of the FBI then conducted an

intensive investigation on who the Zodiac are and why they decided to target DDS.

It was 7 pm, and the process of finding survivors was soon taking its toll emotionally, as more than 100 bodies of DDS students were

dug out (thanks to Garurumon and Ikkakumon). The parents of the dead DDS students were devastated at seeing their children being

killed by a ruthless organization.

At the Honky Tonk Café, even the Get Backers, Himiko, Shido, and Kazuki were sympathizing with DDS, and were angered at what

the Zodiac did.

The Ghosts at School gang were also shocked at watching the news, since they met and worked with Class Q, A, and C in the past

(see The Haunted Circus; The Haunted Circus: To The Theme Park; The Fetus of God; St. Valentine's Massacre). Even

Amanojako was saddened upon hearing the news.

Yumiko Readman and the Paper Sisters (R.O.D. The TV) arrived at DDS (what's left of it), and volunteered in using their abilities to

help dig through the rubble to search for more survivors. They used the papers to form a crane-like pincers and began to scrape off the

dirt and concrete, and in a matter of 10 minutes, hope was given, and the crowd, including the Digi-Destined Chosens cheered as

Daisuke and V-Mon were the first to be rescued. Daisuke then told the rescuers that the others are still alive.

Rescue workers wasted no time and began to dig further, as time was running out, and couldn't afford seeing another life wasted. Soon,

20 more DDS students were dug out, but suffered serious injuries.

Patamon and Tailmon evolved to Angemon and Angewomon, and began to dig their way through the dirt and debris, and the others

joined the two in digging out for survivors.

After an hour, one by one, Class A were extracted from the rubble, all were injured, but surprisingly they suffered moderate injuries,

thanks to the efforts of Ankylomon, who used his body to shield Class A from the falling debris. Ankylomon later followed, and reverted

back to Armadimon.

11:30 pm, the mood of the crowd were fluctuating, as 50 more bodies were taken out, and

and a few more made it out alive. But some died as they were about to be boarded into the ambulance.

1:30 am, the crowds' spirits were raised as Togemon and Mimi managed to dig their way out. Although suffering bruised all over her

body, she nevertheless escaped serious injuries, thanks to Togemon, who shielded Mimi using her huge body. Togemon reverted back to

Palmon, and lose consciousness. Mimi also fainted due to exhaustion. Both were taken to the hospital.

3 am, and almost all of the DDS students were taken out of the wreckage. And now, all that's left were Kyuu and Ken. Megumi and

Miyako cried non-stop, as well as Kyuu's mom.

Principal Dan was comforted by Houngou and Nanami, as Dan was torn with worry over the fate of Kyuu and Ken, and soon they were

informed that Shuno Katagiri was recovering well.

4 am, rain was starting to fall, and the soil and debris were beginning to get in the rescue workers' way. Kyuu's mom, Megumi, and

Miyako still persisted to stay, despite getting drenched in the rain. The three continued to pray for their safety and that they make it out

alive. Then their hopes were given signs as Wormmon dug his way out. Class C approached Wormmon, and Wormmon managed to say

something before he blacked out. "Ken…and... Kyuu…are alive…under the …concrete…rubble…to my left… ".

Following Worrmon's instructions, the rescue workers, the Digimons, and the Paper Sisters worked together, and slowly, and carefully

removed the concrete debris, and dig away a few rubbles of soil and cement, and Ken and Kyuu managed to move, but it was Ken who

was carrying Kyuu, as Kyuu suffered fractures on both his legs, after his legs were crushed by a steel barrier that was about to pin Ken.

Everyone cheered as they believed that all the DDS students were taken out alive. Nevertheless, the rescue workers continued to dig out

for more survivors.

8 am. All students who were alive were discharged from the hospital, save for a few, who are still confined due to serious injuries. Class

C, A, and the 4 Class Q members were there at Kyuu's hospital room, doing their best to keep his spirits up upon learning about DDS'

destruction, the deaths of some DDS students, and Zodiac's proclamation of power.

At the other room, Ken was watching the news, along with Miyako and the other Chosens. All of their faces showed grim reactions at the

news that they were watching on TV: "DDS Demolished; 300 DDS were killed in explosion of DDS; Zodiac: An organization of terror

and crime.". At this point, The Paper Sisters and Yumiko Readman paid a visit to Ken. They brought him fruits and food. Yumiko Then

went to Kyuu's room while Michelle, Maggie and Anita were chatting with Ken and the rest, and also talked about the Zodiac's attack.

Yumiko entered Kyuu's room, finding that Principal Dan and the DDS staffwere there, as well as the Get Backers and the Volts. Yumiko

then told Principal Dan that She and the Paper Sisters are offering their services to help DDS in tracking down the Zodiac. Dan an

thanked Yumiko for offering support, and told her that the Japanese government is willing to pay the expenses to help rebuild DDS, but

told her that it would take over a year for DDS to rebuild completely, so he said that they'll have to find a temporary school to

accommodate the students who survived the attack. Their discussions were interrupted when a news flash was broadcasted on TV.

Everyone inside Kyuu's room, including Ken and the others, were shocked that all of the students of the 23 sections of DDS that were

sent to the five districts (Hokkaido, Honshu, Shikoku, Kyushu, and the Nansei Island) to investigate the various incidents (oil spill,

murder, explosion and all the sort) were found murdered inside an abandoned trailer truck. Witnesses say that Digimons looking like grim

reapers killed them using their scythes, slashing them, beheading them, and other forms of mutilations were used in killing the students.

Principal Dan, of all people, was devastated, and vowed to do whatever he could, within the law, to make sure that Zodiac is stopped.

Iori then said that he suspected that the Digimon Emperor is somewhat connected in these spate of attacks on DDS, and vowed to find

him and have him brought to justice.

In the other room, Miyako, Taichi, and the others present inside the room, tried to restrain Ken from throwing a tantrum inside the room

upon watching the news. Ken cursed the Digimon Emperor, Garou Giovanni, for what he did, and vowed to bring to justice, even if it

meant that he'll brake the law just to stop him. Taichi and the rest talked to Ken to calm him down.

A month later, DDS is beginning to undergo extensive rehabilitation, constructing the school to back to the way it was. In the meantime,

Principal Dan and the DDS Staff were searching for a new school to temporarily have classes there. But they were not aware that the

Zodiac is starting to gain edge, as various criminal organizations all ove Japan began to woo them to do criminal endeavors, murder for

hire, and other offers.

The End…For now.

Ok. That wasn't really the end. Think of it as book 1. If you look at your local bookstores, there are several Harry Potter books (about

6 of them). Each of them has a cliffhanger at the end of each book. So I'm applying this here.

In the meantime, While I'm undergoing story scripts-making on how to continue this fic, the rest of the Zodiac members will appear in

other anime categories, such as Digimon, to do battle with the good guys, while other Zodiac members, who haven't appeared yet, will

make their debuts (see chapter 21).

This isn't the end. For DDS' battle with the Zodiac has just begun. See you in Book 2 of this fic, and it'll be up within this month, or next

month.

Again reviews are welcomed. and thanks for taking your time in reading it.