ReImage: Digimon World

by Starlight AT

Fourteen years have passed since the opening of the wormhole connecting the worlds. When an enemy long thought dead shows signs of resurfacing, ten new Digidestined are chosen. However, one of them goes missing, forcing a child with no connection to any of this to search for him in the last place he was seen; the Digital World. Chapter 6 is up!

5. Digidestined of Shadow and Thunder

Author Note: Before we begin I would like to thank Jackpot 2 for taking the time to help me with this chapter past page 13. Thank you so very much, and Shadow Ninja Koopa for giving me the ideas on which Digimon to use and helping me narrow it down.

"Hey there guys, the Master of Magic, J.P is here for your recap pleasure! After the mornings Fiasco, including an Agumon upchuck and Lillymon screaming her heart out, Agunimon decided to go with Takara to her home in Shibuya. While Grandpa was more than happy to agree with Takara's choice to join the Digidestined, Grandma was less than thrilled. The timely arrival of Hyogamon and Takara using the mysterious memory card thingy from the battle with Meramon gave Grandma a change of heart. But after that, some guy named Riku appears and declares himself Takara's enemy, and kisses her on the cheek! I'm sorry guys but right now, that dude is my hero! What?! I can like two girls…" – J.P. Shibayama

CHAPTER 4: THE DIGIDESTINED OF THUNDER AND DARKNESS

The room was dark, almost pitch black. The only source of light was monitor screens in front of certain Digimon. Those Digimon were three out of the Ten Legendary Warriors; Agunimon, Lobomon and Loweemon. Each was sitting at a specific Chair. Agunimon sat next to Lobomon, with Loweemon sitting a few chairs to the right of Agunimon. On the monitor was an oddly shaped green Digimon. His head was a triangular shape but his face was a mirror with lips printed on them. The top of his head was colored red, with yellow patterns beneath. His chest down to his stomach was also a mirror, with a darker green pallet on his breast armor above it. On his arms were two large mirrors that could serve as shields, his legs were cone shaped below his knee with red and yellow patterns and ridges and his boots were pointed upward. It was another of the Ten Legendary Warriors, the Warrior of Steel, Mercurymon.

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Mercurymon

Level: Champion

Attribute: Variable

Type: Mutant

Families: Metal Empire

Techniques: Dark Reflection

The Warrior of Steel who is the inheritor of AncientWisemon's abilities and powers. He stands at the point of tactical battle, while having the intellectual capacity to come up with many strategies. He is often annoying and bossy. His equipment, "Shield of Irony" in both hands reflects the enemy's attack.

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"So you haven't found them yet?" Aunimon asked Mercurymon, to which he shook his head.

"I fear our Beast Spirits are rather elusive thinkers," The Digimon spoke in a rather old English voice.

"And the one time we actually need them now…" Lobomon crossed his arms.

"He's right; we need them now more than ever. Mephistomon is still missing, and several Digimon have shown signs of being controlled by the Code Key Cards of the Seven Demon Lords," Loweemon added.

"He just doesn't know when to quit…" Agunimon growled at the fact that they might have to reface a certain Digimon again. In all honesty the Mutant Digimon was doing his best at locating the spirits but their negative and pushy attitudes were not helping. Mercurymon decided to switch up the conversation.

"Agunimon, have thou managed to find a suitable fill in?" At this Agunimon slammed his head on the desk. "Did I say something?" The Steel Warrior looked around, only to now see Lobomon leaning his head on his hand, and Loweemon, crossed arms and remaining silent. That wasn't a good sign.

"We found one. But…"Agunimon muttered through the table.

"But?"

"Irony. Remember the girl Takeshi would talk about?" Once again, the Steel Warrior nodded his head. He had no clue what they were getting at. Wait…

"Thoust tells the truth? Irony indeed…" Mercurymon agreed. "Then, where is she now?"

"She is going to train with the two oldest members of the Digidestined," Lobomon replied, who only earned a flat look form the mirror faced warrior.

"Thoust serious…"

"Yeah we realized how stupid that was when we said it out loud but it's too late to change anything….he's here…." Agunimon growled his face still in the desk.

"Don't ask us why we did it either," Loweemon replied. Mercurymon was going to but Loweemon beat him to it. A soft shake came from the Metal Warrior. The Warrior of Flame raised his head and smiled.

"So….Mercurymon…how would you like to be-"

"I wish thy luck good bye!" At that Mercurymon disappeared form the monitors.

"Hey wait you can't bail on us! Mercurymon!" Agunimon yelled at the monitors.

"He just bailed on us…" Lobomon growled with his arms crossed.

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Once Takara was free form her so called hellish day at school, the group returned to the Digital World. Agunimon was happy that he didn't transform to his rookie state and bragged about to Lobomon and Loweemon. Naturally the two were thrilled and saw his bragging as a sign of good fortune. Once they talked, they convinced Kurogasa to take Takara and Agumon for some training, whatever it was going to be. So now the group, containing Takara, Agumon, Kurogasa, Gabumon, Bokomon, Neemon and Lillymon, was sitting inside a warehouse looking building with various crates and objects ranging from hoops to, for some odd reason, medieval weapons such as maces, iron maidens, etc. The sight of the items caused Takara and Agumon to both grimace and feel as if ice was traveling down their backs. Kurogasa saw what they were staring at and waved his hand.

"Don't worry. Mercurymon is an avid collector, and since most of his warehouses are packed he stuffed some of his items into Agunimon's."

"Why are we here anyway?" Takara asked. "I mean, this doesn't look like the best place to train…"

"I understand," Kurogasa nodded. "We're actually waiting for two people, the Digidestined of Thunder and Darkness."

"So more friends?" Agumon asked as his claws up to his mouth and tilted his head.

"That's right…sort of…"

"Sort of?" Takara raised an eyebrow at the Digidestined of Light's comment. In response the boy placed a hand behind his neck, grimacing slightly.

"Well…I gotta warn you. One's shy and the other is…uh…. " Kurogasa was stalled. He had no clue how to describe the other one in a good sense. "Well let's put it this way, he is nice…once you get to know him…"

"Uh huh…..I see where this is going…" Takara grumbled as she sat on a nearby crate with her head leaning on her hand.

"You do?" Gabumon asked. Takara stared at the reptile Digimon as he slowly moved away. The girl sighed as she turned her eyes to the large garage door, only to see a shadow move. The girl blinked rapidly before standing up.

"Something wrong?"

"I thought I saw something," She answered. In mere seconds, a dog appeared. But this dog was different form the other ones she saw on Earth. This dog had dark pink ears, pink triangular markings and a similar colored tail that curled, gold claws that stuck out of its paws, and was walking towards her till it stopped and sat, its tail wagging ever so slightly. Takara could have sword that she was going to die.

"It's so cute~" This statement caused Agumon to gasp rather loudly, causing everyone, Digimon and Human, to stare at him in worry and concern. "What's wrong Agumon?" Takara asked.

"I don't believe it?!" Agumon yelled as Takara looked at him with a rather confused expression. That is, until Neemon said the final bits of the dinosaur's sentence. "You're really ARE a girl!?" Takara stood still. Kurogasa could swear the silence that followed would be quiet enough that a pencil dropping could be heard. Bokomon slammed his book to his face, Lillymon stood there dumbfounded, and Gabumon gapped. Takara turned to her new partner, a blank expression on her face.

"Get a new chosen. I'm gonna be arrested for Digimon abuse." Agumon flinched while Neemon suffered his waistline being pulled by Bokomon when she said this.

"You're rather quick to temper," The dog commented, causing Takara to glare at him.

"You're no longer cute. What are you?" She replied with a growl.

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Labramon

Level: Rookie

Attribute: Vaccine

Type: Beast

Families: Nature Spirits, Nightmare Soldiers

Techniques: Cure Liquor, RetrieverG

Not what, who? Labramon is a Digimon that was said to be an artificial and could never Digivolve, but he did. It is exceedingly faithful to its Tamer, and feels called to protect them.

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"Just like a real doggie!" Neemon replied to Bokomon's explanation of the beast Digimon. Kurogasa knelled down to the dog like Digimon.

"Hey Labramon, long time no see!" Kurogasa smiled as he scratched the beast's head and neck.

"Same to you Kurogasa…oooo right there…" Labramon spoke as he shivered at the pleasant feeling of the young man scratching him.

"So where's Marine?" Kurogasa asked as he began to look around, until the head of a small girl retracted itself behind the door. The brown haired boy smiled. "It's okay Marine, she's the new chosen for Agunimon," Kurogasa shouted as he stopped petting Labramon. In response the dog Digimon ran outside of the warehouse. Lillymon and Takara stood from their spots and tried to get a good peak around the corner, until the small girl came out. She looked to be around ten years old, but it wasn't until she got closer that they were able to see her clearly. Shoulder length navy blue hair with similar colored eyes, her shirt was light pink with a navy blue four-point star on it, pants that were a creamy white color and a necklace with a gold fang on the end around her neck. Her hands were behind her back and her body slunk slightly, a bright red blush on her face.

"Awww she so cute!~ Reminds me of you Takara!" Lillymon cupped her face with her own hands as she swayed back and forth. Takara stared at the pixie with a rather dubious look on her face.

"M-m-my name….is Marine….Lame, Digidestined of Loweemon…" She spoke softly, but her thick French accent was still highly noticeable.

"Hiya Marine!" Agumon suddenly popped up in front of her. The poor girl was scared and ran behind the nearest person, Kurogasa. In retaliation Takara punched the Digimon in the head.

"Stupid now you scared her!"

"Oww….I was only trying to be nice…." Agumon whimpered. Takara frowned until she saw the girl behind Kurogasa. For some reason she was staring at her.

"Oh…uh sorry about that," She replied as she knelled to lower herself to the girl's height. "My name's Takara Asakura. I'm Agunimon's new chosen."

"Asakura…." The younger female muttered, with Takara nodding her head. "As in, the Asakura Family?" Takara froze, as well as Lillymon. Agumon was rubbing his head and Bokomon and Neemon turned to look at the girl, with the book holder gazing at her in shock. Kurogasa however remained calm. The brunette bit her bottom lip and sighed, closing her eyes.

"Well…I suppose…"

"You're…Takeshi's friend…" She whispered. Takara nodded.

"That's right…I take it he talked about me?" She turned towards Kurogasa, whose nod answered her question.

"More like wouldn't shut up about you. He claimed you were his sister in another timeline," Kurogasa chuckled as memories of the black haired male flowed in his mind. Takara also laughed.

"Well he was pretty dotting…"

"Who was?" Agumon asked.

"Long story, I'll tell you later boy," Takara stood up. "So then here's one, where's the other guy?"

"Good question. Hey Marine, have you seen Haruto?" Kurogasa's question made the girl's face grimace slightly. She remained silent, and that told Kurogasa something as the man rolled his eyes.

"Where is he?"

"H-he said he didn't want to train…the rookie."

"Rookie?" Agumon repeated.

"Said she…was a girl…and girls can't fight…"

"Can't WHAT!?" Lillymon screeched.

"And that since she was both, she would…be useless and weak…" Marine finished. Takara's face was dark, shadows covering her eyes. Kurogasa whistled in amazement.

"Wow…He's going to regret that." A small chuckle echoed through the warehouse. Everyone froze. The chuckling grew louder. Everyone turned towards the twin tailed brunette. Her head was hanging low. Her shoulders twitched ever so slightly. The chuckling became laughter. She raised her head, only for Marine to completely obscure her presence while holding onto Labramon for dear life, Neemon doing the same for Bokomon. Lillymon was rubbing her hands together and Kurogasa froze at the female's face.

Her face was smiling; no smirking was more like it, flames erupting in her eyes. Anger was radiating off of her body. Her face was similar to a crazed killed who got their kicks off of hearing the screams of their victims. Her laughter subsided as she glared at Marine,

"Where. Is. He?" Marine's grip on Labramon tightened, making the poor dog struggle to break free. She gulped heavily.

"B-b-b-by the cliff overlooking the city-" Takara grabbed Agumon and ran out of the garage.

"Ah Takara wait!" Lillymon cried out as she flew after the female.

"We must go after them! Who knows what trouble they could stir!?" Bokomon suggested in worry. Gabumon nodded.

"I concur! If Someone like Takara were to clash with someone like Haruto then-"

"All hell will break loose…" Kurogasa paled. If she was anything like Takeshi said she was then Hell was an understatement. Kurogasa and the rest of the group ran out of the warehouse in the direction of the cliff.

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A young, rather charismatic teenager was standing at a cliff, the same one Takara stood on a few days ago while looking at the city. Brown hair of a darker shade than Takara's and similar colored eyes, a black duster with red insides, form fitting black jeans and a red shirt and a beige scarf, a star pointed medallion necklace with a leather string and a red ruby ring on his right middle finger. Next to the boy was a red large beetle or lady bug with large green eyes. It had one hard claw on each of its fore-legs, and four on each of its middle- and hind-legs.

"Haruto, perhaps having Kurogasa training the new chosen by himself will be too much for him. Why can't we help them?"

"Tentomon the last time I helped a rookie she lost her first three battles. It doesn't matter if she is a kid or not I managed to win my first one without even trying," The boy known as Haruto answered rather quickly.

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Tentomon

Level: Rookie

Attribute: Vaccine

Type: Insectoid

Families: Nature Spirits, Jungle Troopers

Techniques: Super Shocker, Talon attack, Tai Atari, Double Punch, Rolling guard

Tentomon is the first Insect Digimon who, although he has a hard shell, still has low aggression. Although the other Insects at its evolution level only possess fighting spirit, he still retains his naturally friendly sentiments, and displays his carefree way of life by doing things like sniffing the scent of flowers and napping in the shade of a tree.

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"Yes but Labramon is more of a medical Digimon, he isn't suited for battle till he Digivolves, and she got Labramon to Digivolve rather quickly," Tentomon argued as he crossed his claws.

"Yeah yeah, I just don't see why I have to be the one to train the rookie. And it's another girl, what's Agunimon thinking?" Haruto scratched the back of his head, until a rock hit the back of his head.

"Owww! What the hell!?" Haruto screamed in anger, only to see Takara behind him, another rock in her hand. "What the hell is the matter with you?"

"I should be asking you the same thing! Are you Haruto?!" She pointed her finger at him in anger.

"Haruto Yoshizawa last time I checked." He replied with sarcasm to the girl's outburst. "Who are you?"

"THE GIRL WHOSE GONNA MAKE YOU REGRET YOU EVER CALLED HER WEAK!" Takara screamed as she cracked her fists. Haruto narrowed his eyes. THIS was the rookie?!

"Oh great!" Haruto sighed. Takara growled in response. "Listen newbie I'm not in the mood to deal with you. So go bug Kurogasa he'll train you," He waved his hand in a shooing motion. One could swear a blood vessel popped in Takara's brain as she rushed forward but was stopped by the timely arrival of Agumon and Lillymon who both held back the girl against her wishes.

"Let me go let me go let me go! This guy is asking to be slugged!" Takara screamed and kicked, trying to pry herself form the two Digimon. Soon Kurogasa arrived with a panting Marine, Bokomon and Neemon. Labramon and Gabumon weren't panting but stood by their partner's sides. Haruto caught Kurogasa's gaze and glared.

"Yo Kurogasa what's wrong with her? Three seconds in meeting her and she's throwing rocks and throwing a hissy fit like a child. If this is Agunimon's chosen then I am quitting!"

"Makes you wonder why she is throwing the fit. You said some rather insensitive things Haruto so you're partially to blame," Kurogasa commented, causing the second brown haired boy to shake his head.

"No see if she was serious about the job she wouldn't be throwing a tantrum at being called weak and acting all high and mighty and giving me, the leader, an attitude."

"Like you are now? And your only leader in name! I can guarantee you man she is far from weak. She Digivolved Agumon here," Kurogasa gestured to the dinosaur," Within two hours of knowing him and took down a Cerberumon." Marine and Labramon gasped in surprise. Cerberumon was an Ultimate level Digimon. Weak, but still an ultimate, and a champion level Digimon like Greymon defeated him? That was impressive in their minds. "And then within the next few hours, they defeated a Meramon! I was there to see it Haruto, she's definitely skilled."

"Your point? I defeated a Devimon that would make Cerberumon look like a rookie, on my first try at Digivolution. It has to be beginner's luck for her, there's no way she is as good as I am," Haruto would not believe this brat managed to do those things.

"Oh yeah!? Then let's see how tough you are, right here, right now!" Takara declared, causing Haruto to raise his eyebrow.

"Why would I waste my time on something as ridiculous as that?" A second blood vessel popped as Takara's movements were becoming wilder and uncontrollable.

"What the hell's wrong with you?! You say I'm weak and you wave away all my accomplishments?! F you!" Takara cursed as Haruto turned around, ignoring her. Kurogasa sighed. He knew this was going to happen, it always does. The guy only changes whenever Takeshi is around. At least then he was-

That's it! They never told him her name! Kurogasa cleared his throat.

"Haruto? Remember that girl Takeshi would talk about?"

"Yeah what about-" Haruto froze. His head slightly burrowed into his shoulders as he faced the Digidestined of Light, who was smirking. "You can't be…..Yo kid!"

"I have a name punk!" Takara yelled.

"Perfect what is it?" Haruto yelled in a rather sarcastic tone.

"Takara Asakura!" The male's left eyebrow twitched.

"Perfect…." He mumbled as Tentomon began chuckling lightly. He then waddled up to the girl.

"Forgive my friend for his rather arrogant tone; my name is Tentomon, one of the two representatives for the Legendary Warrior of thunder, Beetlemon." The Insect Digimon introduced himself to Takara and Agumon, earning a rather dubious look from the female.

"Beetlemon is said to be a fun loving guy why does he have this killjoy as his chosen!?" The idea was difficult for Takara to understand.

"Remember the story I told you yesterday?" Kurogasa asked, to which Takara's memories were sparked. Her mouth gapped. That's right…she was warned about him back then…

"Do I have to work with him?"

"No you work UNDER me," Haruto answered.

"Like hell I'll work with someone who calls me weak without justification!"

"The fact that you are standing there yelling at me proves it," Haruto shrugged, not giving a damn.

"God dammit I'm gonna kill you!"

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"Wow…Not even five minutes and the leader already is breaking the tram. Kinda sad really…" The gray haired boy known as Riku sighed as he shook his head, his voice dripping with sarcasm and slightly humor. Next to him an imp like Digimon with a purple body and a red bandana around his neck sat on the tree branch the boy was standing on.

"Looks like your new girlfriend ain't doin' so well with the de other's Riku, ba-boom," The Digimon replied. Riku laughed loudly.

"Yeah she doesn't seem to play well with certain people Impmon."

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Impmon

Level: Rookie

Attribute: Virus

Type: Evil

Families: Nightmare Soldiers

Techniques: Badda Boom, Infernal Funnel, Pillar of Fire, Machine Gun Kick, Dark Song, Night of Blizzards

Impmon is an Evil Digimon that loves pranks, so he enjoys seeing the embarrassed appearances of his opponents. Also, it is said that when Impmon appears, electrical appliances temporarily go crazy, so an electronic image going out of order or ceasing to function might be because Impmon was pulling a prank.

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"You plannin' on fixin' dat?" Impmon asked as the smirk on the boy's face turned rather deviant compared to his friendly one form earlier.

"Just for now…won't have any fun if I'm not the one causing internal strife," Riku pulled out a device from his pocket and clicked on the side button. "Charge."

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Takara's screams were loud enough that Lillymon and Agumon released the girl. Immediately she charged for the young boy ready to deliver a punch, until a large roar echoed through the place. Takara turned around to find two large dinosaur-like Digimon, possibly a Monoclonius. Black and gray coated the Digimon's body.

"What? They're usually in the Earth Region! Why are they here?" Gabumon remarked.

"Update!" Takara screamed.

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Monochromon

Level: Champion

Attribute: Data

Type: Dinosaur

Families: Nature Spirits

Techniques: Volcanic Strike, Slamming Attack

Monochromon is a very powerful Digimon that specializes in charging. His horn and the substance which covers his body are harder than diamond and cannot be penetrated. It is placid and herbivorous, but if it is upset, it draws out the power of his fearful strike.

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"But they're mostly in either the Earth and Wind regions!" Neemon replied to Bokomon's explanation.

"What I'm worried about is why they look so angry!" Lillymon replied rather fearful of the menacing glare they were giving off. One of the two began digging its right front foot into the ground, menacing red eyes glaring directly at the group.

"Uh…should we run?" The two Dinosaurs charged at the group.

"YEES!" Labramon screamed as everyone moved, sans Haruto and Tentomon. Takara turned around to see what they were doing.

"Idiots!" Takara was about to run back to them till Marine stopped her by grabbing onto the brunette's arm.

"W-wait! Watch what they can do!" She pleaded to the taller girl. Takara growled but relented. Haruto smirked.

"Tentomon?"

"I'm ready!" Said insect spoke. Haruto brought out his own D-Analyzer form his right pocket, his being a dark blue base with the grip being gray, along with gold and silver accents. The Monochromon were inching closer.

"SHADOW METEOR!" A large beam of darkness and fire shot out to both the charging Digimon, not only knocking them out but also having their fractal code extracted. Loweemon appeared behind Marine and walked over to the code.

"Digimon corrupted by the false darkness," Loweemon declared as his scanner, which was Black and gray appeared in his hand, "Let true darkness purify you! Fractal Code, DIGITIZE!" The Digimon were reverted to DigiEggs and flew towards the sky, leaving the data to be scanned by the Warrior of Darkness. Everyone was in shock, jaws dropped, and eyes wide, even Haruto was in surprise. Riku however, having watched the events, looked like he was ready to slaughter someone.

"Okay seriously he's a god damn game breaker!"

"Yeah, but you gotta admire that power he has. No wonder "he" is bent on defeating him." Impmon cracked a smirk. "I wouldn't mind going toe to toe with him either. So, what'cha going to do now?"

"I guess for now we see what happens next. At least this way it wouldn't be a waste of a trip." Riku replied calmed down, though narrowing his eyes at the Warrior of Darkness. He then saw two more figures running up to the rest of the group. He groaned inwardly. "Well this is just great..."

After Loweemon had defeated and purified the two Monochromon, Takara and the other's noticed Agunimon and Lobomon running up to them. Marine looked up at Loweemon to thank him, but quickly regretted that idea when she noticed that he looked angry for some reason.

"Care to tell me what the hell is going on?" Loweemon hissed, to which everyone began speaking at the same time. Haruto telling him how Takara is a brat, Takara saying how Haruto is an arrogant jerk, Marine trying to explain how the two Monochromon appeared out of nowhere, Lillymon saying no one wanted to train, Bokomon asking why it is the Digimon were acting out of character, Neemon asking when was lunch, Agumon wanting to know why everyone wants to fight, the only ones who didn't say anything were Kurogasa, Gabumon, Tentomon and Labramon. Even so the constant questioning and speaking at the same time was enough for even the patient Warrior of Darkness to lose it. "ALL OF YOU SHUT UP!" In a mili-second of the yell everyone did so. Agunimon and Lobomon had just reached them when Loweemon shouted at them.

"Whoa, care to shout any louder Loweemon?! I don't think the whole Flame Terminal heard you!" Agunimon half shouted and joked. Loweemon caught on to what the Warrior of Flame was saying and placed his hand on his head.

"My apologizes. I never thought I would get this worked up..." Loweemon lowered his head in shame.

"What are Agunimon and Lobomon doing here?" Gabumon questioned, but before anyone could answer...

"EEEEEEHHHHHH! Lobomon is actually here!" Lillymon squealed, causing everyone to sweatdrop.

"Okay, as of now Lobomon's name is tabooed, got it?" Takara whispered to those who knew what she was talking about. They nodded.

"We came here to try and find you guys after learning you weren't training!" Agunimon admitted, to which several among them wondered how he found out.

"Who ratted us out?" Agumon asked, to which Takara lightly punched the baby dinosaur in the head, not enough to hurt him but enough to garner his attention.

"Wrong word to use..."

"No one. We kept getting complaints of a female cursing and screaming her lungs out," Lobomon crossed arms as his eyes trailed onto Takara, who merely turned away, not even acknowledging the words.

"You can't prove it was me. For all we know, those complaints could have been for someone else."

"I bet it was the other annoying loudmouth rookie with the dumb goggles." Haruto said sarcastically, glaring at Takara.

"Whatever the case, it was a good thing I showed up when I did. They were just about to get attacked by some Monochromon." Having recovered from his outburst, Loweemon explained to his companions what had just occurred.

"That is indeed strange, but it is a matter we will look into later on for now, we have other issues to discuss." Lobomon narrowed his eyes at Kurogasa, as if expecting him to explain. Kurogasa must have caught on.

"Oh boy...where to begin..." Kurogasa sighed as he scratched the back of his head in thought. "Basically, Haruto bailed on training and apparently said something's that set off Takara, and so she ran after him, challenged him to a fight, he refused, an argument ensured, the Monochromon appeared, and in the rest is history!" Kurogasa decided to give him the summarized version. The warriors gave a nod in understanding. Agunimon approached Takara, a stern look on his face.

"So you figured you would just bail on training and fight one of our senior Digidestined, all because you couldn't handle a few insults?"

Takara then looked at him. "I just wanted to prove to him that I'm just as tough as he is."

"You couldn't just let it go?'

"Calling me weak because I'm a rookie is one thing. Calling me weak because I'm a girl, that's crossing the line!" Agunimon sighed, shaking his head.

"Then I guess we have no other choice." The tone in his voice made it sound like he was about to issue a punishment to Takara, until a faint smile spread on his face. "We'll just have to let you prove him wrong."

"Agunimon, you're not suggesting...?" Lobomon knew where he was going with this.

"You and I know better than anyone that the only way to settle this is to let them duke it out." Haruto felt his jaw drop while Takara was pumping her fists in the air, laughing in victory.

"Booyah!"

"Well this ought to be fun. It will be a pleasure fighting against you Agumon," Tentomon replied as he walked over to Agumon, lending out a claw in good sportsmanship. Agumon however was reluctant to take it, but did so anyway, a fake smile on his face.

"Yes, same here." Agumon's odd attitude caused Takara to gaze at him, an eyebrow raised slightly at her partner's odd actions. Agunimon gestured everyone to follow him.

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Eventually the group found themselves at the empty Colosseum, the spectators sitting in various places of the building, but still in the same section. On one side Haruto was juggling his D-Analyzer, a stoic expression on his face. Takara on the other hand was cracking her fists. Agumon was standing beside her, his head lowered. Takara looked down at the Digimon.

"Is everything okay?"

"O-oh yeah! I'm good!" Agumon sputtered. Takara knew better though.

"You don't want to fight, do you?" The yellow dinosaur lowered his head, slightly nodding to confirm the girl's assumptions. "Alright then, I won't let you fight."

"Huh?!" Agumon gasped. "But Takara, you can't-"

"I know, but if I make you fight then what will that prove?" She asked while petting the Digimon's head. Agumon looked up to her with sadness in his eyes, but slight gratitude for the girl not making him fight against his will.

"Tentomon get ready!" Haruto declared as the lady bug like Digimon sighed and obliged, opening its shell with reveal insect wings and flew to the center of the stadium. Haruto pulled out his D-Analyzer and was ready to call forth his Fractal Code until Takara to the middle.

"Agumon doesn't want to fight!"

"I guess that makes me the winner by default!" Haruto declared loudly.

"No, I'll fight YOU instead! So get up here!" The small audience gasped at this. Marine looked over to Kurogasa worriedly.

"Is sh-she rea-really going to fi-fight Haruto?" Kurogasa tried to put on a warm smile for the young girl.

"Don't worry. I'm sure she doesn't really intend to fight Haruto." Lillymon scoffed.

"Then you really don't know Takara. I'm not surprised she would do this." She stood up and clapped her hands to her mouth. "Let's go Takara! Beat that arrogant jerk to a pulp!"

Meanwhile, on another part of the colosseum, Riku and Impmon were watching the two Digidestined before them getting ready to fight, when they saw Takara challenge Haruto to one-on-one fight between them.

"She's serious...ain't she?" Impmon asked.

"With that attitude, I'm not surprised. But you know, I'm curious to see just how this will play out." Riku said, his eyes focused on Takara. Haruto laughed at Takara's challenge, showing emotion for the first time since she met him.

"You really expect me to fight you myself?! If you're that confident, then why don't you take on Tentomon instead?" He asked after calming down.

"Okay!" Her answer made several jaws dropped, and if Tentomon had one his would have dropped also.

"But-but-but I can't harm a human! It's against my policy!" Tentomon shrieked as he waved his claws in a rather quick motion.

"So I was right, you don't want to fight! Haruto is just making you!" Takara declared.

"Well, I wouldn't say that..." Tentomon was nervous as to how to respond.

"Tentomon!" Haruto called out. "If she wants to fight you then do it! You can take her out in one hit!" Tentomon was becoming conflicted. Attack the human and betray his beliefs, or don't attack and betray his tamer? This was getting rather complicated. Takara realized this and began to feel guilty for putting the insect Digimon on the spot. She let her pride get to her.

"Haruto why won't you fight me yourself!?"

"Because it would be a waste of time don't you know how to listen?!"

"You're putting your Digimon on the spot!"

"And whose fault is that? Who was the one who couldn't take an insult? Who was the one who refused to back down when told to?!"

"This is getting us nowhere. I will put a stop to them before they can do any harm to each other." Loweemon stood up and was about to jump into the arena, but Lobomon threw his hand in front of him.

"Please wait brother. I believe that this fight will decide what to do about Takara." Lobomon said, not looking away from the battle as he spoke.

"What do you mean?" Loweemon asked.

"Takeshi spoke highly of her abilities, and I want to see for myself is she could be the one," Agunimon spoke.

Agumon had enough with the fighting and ran to the center. "Stop I'll fight Tentomon!"

"W-what?! But Agumon-"

"If I don't you two will keep fighting, and I need to stop being afraid. If its Tentomon it can be a friendly sparing!" Agumon smiled as he explained.

Tentomon perked up at this. "Yes, I agree! We can have a friendly spar to determine who's stronger!"

"Agumon..." Takara smiled at her partner before moving her head to Agunimon. "Is that okay with you Agunimon?"

The Warrior of Flame smiled. "I'll accept that." He watched the goggle head sigh in relief.

"Okay then!" Takara replied as her crimson fractal code appeared on her left hand. On the other side Haruto sighed.

"Dammit., this is a pain..." He mumbled as an indigo colored fractal code circled his hand.

"Let's go! EXECUTE!" Takara cried out.

"Execute!" Haruto shouted.

"DIGIVOLUTION ACTIVATE!"

DIGIVOLUTION ACTIVATE

Agumon Digivolve to...Greymon!

Tentomon Digivolve to...Kabuterimon!

In replace of the well-mannered Tentomon was a giant rhinoceros beetle at least as tall as Greymon. The new Digimon looked like a more developed insect than Tentomon. He had four arms, two legs and a developed skull helmet which covers his eyes. Two pairs of large wings extend from between his shoulder blades, out further and higher than the rest of his body. The sight was rather intimidating, especially since Takara gulped at the sight of his mouth.

"Ooooh boooy..."

DIGICODEDIGICODEDIGICODEDIGI CODEDIGICODE

Kabuterimon

Level: Champion

Attribute: Vaccine

Type: Insectoid

Families: Nature Spirits, Jungle Troopers

Techniques: Electro Shocker, Beetle Horn Attack, Electric Storm

Among newly discovered Digimon, Kabuterimon is a fairly unique Insect Digimon. He swoops down on hostile Virus Digimon without mercy. His head has been metallized, and boasts the defense of an iron wall.

DIGICODEDIGICODEDIGICODEDIGI CODEDIGICODE

"Haruto doesn't...look happy..." Marine commented as she watched the young boy on the side.

"I guess it's because Takara got him so riled up." Labramon said in the girls arms.

Kabuterimon and Greymon stared each other down, waiting patiently for the two tamers to command them. Takara glowered at Haruto while he treated her with the same, intense glare. This rookie was pissing him off, and now was the time to show her who she's up against.

"Kabuterimon go!"

"Electro Shocker!" Kabuterimon crossed its arms, gathering electrical energy form its body and uncrossed them, releasing a giant ball of similar energy straight at Greymon. Flames spouted form his mouth in retaliation.

"Nova Blast!" Greymon cried out as the ball of flame collided with the electric ball, causing a massive explosion that cancelled out both attacks. Haruto was in shock. Greymon had THIS much power?!

"Wow, I've never seen anyone match Kabuterimon's attack head one." Marine said in awe.

"Trust me, you haven't seen anything yet." Kurogasa said smiling.

"So what was about me being weak?!" Takara taunted the growling Haruto.

"Don't screw with me kid!" Haruto yelled.

"Beetle Horn Attack!" Kabuterimon channeled electricity into his horn and charged at the Dinosaur, nailing Greymon in the stomach and sending him flying into the nearest section of the stadium, lucking where the spectators weren't seated at. Takara gasped as rocks scattered everywhere. Greymon grunted as he raised himself form the new crater, shrugging off the assault.

"You're good!" Greymon commented to the flying insect.

"Same to you Greymon!" Kabuterimon replied as he charged another ball. "Electro Shocker!"

Greymon narrowed its eyes and swung around. "Tail Crash!" The blue stripped tail slammed into the ball and sent it flying back at the large bug Digimon, managing to hit the creature in the face. Greymon winced at the impact of the ball to Kabuterimon's face

"Sorry about that!" The large Dinosaur cried out. Kabuterimon, in response, shook his head a few times.

"No worries!"

"Amazing how the Digimon are on good terms but the tamers look like their ready to rip each other's throats out!" Bokomon commented on the battle, watching Takara and Haruto glare at each other. If this was an anime flames would be wrapping around both of them.

"I'm more amazed at how much self-restrained they have." Gabumon commented.

"When's lunch?" Neemon questioned, forgetting about the battle, which earned him another smack from Bokomon. Greymon tried to slash at Kabuterimon but the insect kept dodging, flying away. Kabuterimon gathered energy into its horn it was about to attack with a previous move, until Greymon spouted flames onto the ground, creating a wall of flame that blocked the insects attempt. The heat was too intense and he had to move away.

"Nice going Greymon!" Takara cheered. But she knew that wasn't enough to stop Kabuterimon, the Flame Wall would only last for another thirty seconds. She had to come up with a way to beat Haruto. The Twin-Tailed though back to the attacks Kabuterimon unleashed. His was powerful, if anything equal strength to Greymon's. But sadly he had more combat experience, so how could they get the jump on them?

"That's it...I had enough of them!" Haruto screamed. "Kabuterimon! Use it!" The sound of a car having its brakes activated quickly followed Kabuterimon's attempt to stop flying and just hover.

"WHAT!?"

"Just do it!" The Digidestined of thunder was serious. Kabuterimon sighed.

"Alright alright..." This was going to hurt. Kabuterimon hovered slightly, curling into a slight ball, channeling all of the energy he had into electricity. Takara expected tit to be another ball, but instead the current was raveling all over its body, mostly focused on its arms. The goggle head gasped.

"Greymon! Channel every last bit of energy into your Nova Blast!" Takara commanded as Greymon turned around.

"You sure about this!?"

"We don't have a choice sadly!" She screamed as the electricity began to affect the atmosphere around them, grayish black clouds forming around the stadium.

"Yeah you got a point! Alright! One super charged Nova Blast coming up!" Greymon shouted as he too began channeling his power into his attack. Both were in a standstill, but the enormous output of energy was beginning to scare certain Digimon.

"Is it me, or is the air getting thicker here." Lillymon said, a little worried about how this battle is going.

"It's not just you Lillymon. I can feel the tension between those two. It's so thick; you could cut it with a knife, well if I had hands." Labramon described. Marine's grip on him tightened, a sign that she was getting nervous too.

"I have a bad feeling about this." Gabumon said, shaking a little.

"Me too. I have a feeling this is turning into more than a little sparring match." Kurogasa said. The Legendary Warriors remained silent at this.

"Looks like they might go all out here. "Ba-Boom!" Impmon said, feeling the energy from where he and Riku were.

"Yeah. They might go all out here." Riku shifted his eyes to Takara again. 'Show me Takara. Show me just how strong you really are against an opponent of this level.' He thought. Both Digimon were ready, they couldn't contain the energy no more. With one cry both Digimon called out their most powerful attacks.

"ELECTRIC STORM!" Lightning bolt erupted form the body of Kabuterimon and joined as one, heading towards Greymon. Takara was amazed, but had faith. Greymon opened his mouth .

"NOVA BLAST!" Instead of a ball of flame, a blast of white fire erupted from the Dinosaur's mouth. Both attacks collided, and the three Legendary Warriors called upon their respective powers to protect the spectators. A white light enveloped the area, even the Colosseum as a whole, screams form various citizens, but Digimon and Human erupted in the city. Riku and Impmon watched in amazement at the amount of power released. Eventually the light subsided slowly. Once the light had passed everyone in the Colosseum looked down at the ground. In the middle of the arena was Tentomon, who probably De-Digivolved during the blast and...

GREYMON!

Everyone, sans the warriors and Lillymon, was in shock, even Haruto couldn't believe it. Takara couldn't help but smile. Her smile soon broke out into a small laugh. They won? They really won?! Her victory was short lived. In a few short seconds, Greymon was gone, and standing in his place was Agumon. Agumon panted and collapsed on the ground.

"I can't believe she actually won..." Kurogasa said in amazement.

"No, I'm afraid this battle is a draw," Lobomon corrected his Digidestined.

"But Agumon was able to attain his Champion Form in the end right?" Gabumon asked.

"Look down at the opponents," Loweemon suggested, and the group did so. While marine and Lillymon was having difficulty trying to understand. Kurogasa figured it out.

"Tentomon is exhausted but he's still standing!"

"One of the ways to win a battle is for your opponent to lose conscious. Tentomon is still active, same with Agumon, but barely. As such, the battle is a draw." Loweemon explained.

"T-that makes sense..." Marine spoke up. The three warriors jumped form their seats as the rest of the group followed through the stairs. Takara ran towards Agumon and slid to the ground next to him.

"Agumon? Agumon are you okay!?" She asked worried for her partner. Agumon panted but opened one of his eyes.

"Yeah...just...tired..." Agumon replied groggily. Takara wrapped her arms around Agumon's head, holding him close as she smiled.

"You're awesome Agumon," She replied softly. Tentomon began sniffling as Haruto walked up to him.

"Doin' alright?" He asked the bug creature in front of him.

"Yep. Just a wee bit tired is all."

Lillymon ran up to Takara. "You and Agumon were awesome Takara!"

"Thanks Lillymon, but Agumon here is the one who deserves most of the credit." Takara said modestly, helping him up.

"I think you both deserve a lot of credit for that battle. Hardy anyone can force Haruto to go all out the way you did." Kurogasa complimented. Haruto grimaced at Kurogasa's comment. He was right though, Agumon and her forced him and Tentomon to go all out. The last time he did that was against-

He shook the memory off. He didn't want to be reminded of that defeat. He watched the girl embrace her partner, a satisfied grin on her face. Her eyes open to see Haruto staring at her. She didn't bother to glare; she made her point, so instead she smirked.

"Well? Not so weak am I?" Haruto stared at her for a minute, but he adverted his eyes, not even bothering to look at her.

"I guess you're not half bad...for a rookie." Said rookie's eyebrow twitched. She was about ready to throw-down once again, until Agunimon shouted.

"Enough! The battle is done!" Everyone turned to Agumon. "You two are going to learn to get along!"

"Easier said than done..." The female brunette muttered while crossing her arms and looking to the right, letting Agumon fall onto the ground. The Warrior of Flame growled.

"You will make it happen since your now the leader!"

"Why do I have to-wait," Takara blanked, blinking rapidly. Her brain must have been shot by that light, or her hearing was messed up. She didn't really hear that right, did she? She turned back to Agunimon, standing up, giving him a rather dumbfounded expression. "Uh...repeat that?"

"I said you are going to have to get along now that you're the leader!" Agunimon repeated, cracking a smile. Everyone blanked, even Lobomon and Loweemon. Takara gaped, she knew what to say, just didn't know how to say it. She was hyperventilating, trying her damn best to make the words come out.

"W-wh-wh-wh-"

"Why?" Agunimon guessed, and he was correct as Takara nodded her head in rapid motion. "Before he disappeared, he was the leader of the Digidestined due to his power and experience. However we needed a new chosen and we chose Haruto as the leader. Despite his arrogant attitude," He growled as Haruto showed no shame. "He does have leadership skills, but he wasn't enough to bring the team together. When it was decided that I would choose a new chosen, albiet temporary one, we decided to test that person. If they passed and showed the qualities of a leader, then that person would lead the group."

"That still doesn't answer why though!" Takara shrieked in a rather high pitched voice, enough to make Lobomon plugged his ears.

"A leader isn't just someone who takes control of a group and gives out orders. A leader is someone you can trust to look after you and make the right decisions during situations; a person who is willing to go so far as to not only protect their friends, but also try to understand." Agunimon began to explain in a rather gentle tone.

"Courage, compassion, reliability, we were looking for these specific traits and you showed them. During the battle with Haruto you cared about Agumon's feelings as well as Tentomon's. You knew they didn't want to fight and you respected that. You choose their feelings over your own," Loweemon added.

"However, you're still inexperienced and too prideful to actually back down form a fight that was meaningless in the beginning." The words form Lobomon stung the girl rather harshly, like taking a knife to the back.

"Okay okay I get it I need to keep myself in check is that it?!" Takara asked.

"Yes, that is it." Lobomon confirmed.

"Wait just a damn minute!" Haruto exclaimed. Everyone turned to him. "Why the hell are we placing a rookie in charge!?"

"Haruto, you are currently the most experienced and strongest. We choose you because of your experience in leadership and accuracy. However, you were missing the one thing every leader must have, the ability to respect others opinions. When was the last time you thought of Tentomon's concerns and opinions?" Lobomon inquired the boy, crossing his arms. Haruto couldn't give him an answer.

"I don't remember..." Lobomon's words struck Haruto like a chord. Ever since the pervious leader disappeared, he hasn't given much thought to Tentomon. Agunimon walked over to Haruto and placed a hand on his shoulder.

"Haruto, if you can't have faith in Takara for now, then have faith in us," Agunimon advised, causing the young man to look up at him. "We are making the right decision, I am positive." The male brunette pondered for a moment and sighed, placing his hands on his hips.

"Fine…" Marine and Kurogasa smiled at Haruto's opinion and both looked over at Takara, who was still in shock. Agumon smiled, knowing how to break the twin tailed goggle head out of her stupor.

"Well then, guess you're the leader, Takala!" A blood vessel popped as she screamed at the dinosaur.

"FOR GOD'S SAKE AGUMON! TAKARA! TA-KA-RA!"

"Heaven help me…" Haruto mumbled, scratching the side of his head as various members of the group laughed at her reaction. Riku and Impmon remained in the shadows of the Colosseum's top floor.

"Somethin' tells me you won't be goin' to school for a while..." Impmon said as he kept snapping his fingers, a fire kept starting or going out every single time, almost like a lighter.

"Oh, and what makes you think that?" Riku asked.

"Didn't you say she attends Aoyama High School? It's the same one you go to!" Impmon retorted.

"I was being sarcastic Impmon!"

"Didn't sound like it!" The purple jester like Digimon replied. Riku didn't even bother to register him, only sought to watching the girl digging her fist into Agumon's head.

"Ya know what, why don't we give Takara a sneak peak of what she'll have to deal with?" Riku smirked, sitting up.

"Finally! I've been waiting to get in on the action!" Impmon said with glee.

"Wow! That battle was explosive on a whole other level! And this Riku kid is rather mysterious, makes me wonder what he's up to. You're curious right? Well then let's find out in the next chapter of ReImage: Digimon World!" - J.P. Shibayama

End of Chapter 4

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