We're now at Chapter 16 now, everybody! And Class Q,
Mimi, Koushiro, and the Paper sisters are now trapped
underneath the rubble of what's left of the military base in Mt. Bandai.
Kyuu, Ryuu, Megumi, Takeru, and Angemon arrived, and
were shocked at what just took place.
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Koushiro and the others slides down from the vent they just entered,
descending down towards the sewers, where they first entered, trailed
by the explosive flames when the missiles and warheads exploded,
no thanks to Futagoza's actions. As soon as they touched ground,
Michelle and Maggie used their Paper abilities to form a force field to
shield everyone from the descending flames.
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ALIVE A LIFE by Rica Matsumoto
Asayake ni tsutsumarete hashiri-dashita yuku beki michi wo
Jounetsu no bekutoru ga boku no mune wo tsuranuite yuku
Donna kiken ni kizutsuku koto ga atte mo
Yume yo Odore Kono hoshi no moto de
Nikushimi wo utsushi-dasu kagami nante kowasu hodo
Yume ni mukae mada bukiyou demo
Ikite iru hageshisa wo karada-juu de tashikametai
Taiyou ga toozakaru yami no naka de mayou toki demo
Me wo tojite mune ni aru koe wo kikeba susunde yukeru
Dare yori tsuyoku inochi no oto wo narashite
Ai yo Terase Kono sora no hate mo
Shinjitsu wo madowaseru kagami nante wareba ii
Ai wo daite ima kimi no tame ni
Shinka suru tamashii ga negatte ita mirai wo yobu
Jama wa sasenai yowaki na sakebi furikaeru na michi wa haruka tsuzuite 'ku
Kokoro wo atsuku kibou no iro ni moyasou
Instrumental
Yume yo Odore kono hoshi no moto de
Nikushimi wo utsushi-dasu kagami nante kowasu hodo
Ai yo Terase Kono sora no hate mo
Shinjitsu wo madowaseru kagami nante wareba ii
Ai wo daite ima kimi no tame ni
Shinka suru tamashii ga negatte ita mirai wo yobu.
Getting Out AliveKoushiro, Class Q, Mimi, the three CLAMP School detectives and
the Paper Sisters stood still as the exploding flames engulfed the paper
force field, trying to make its way in. This lasted for five minutes before the flames dissipates.
They then composed themselves and were ready to move when they
noticed that Uoza was with them, along with some 20 pairs of twins.
"I'm sorry. I couldn't reach the others on time. The flames have engulfed
the rest. Futagoza used his Strike Vent to cause the warheads and the missiles
to explode, hence the flames. The whole military installation base is in ruins,
with heavy boulders and debris all over. It will take months up to a year to
dig up for survivors and retrieving the bodies.". Mimi blinked her eyes, as
Uoza's voice was different than the last time (see Digimon: Fallen Angel).
Uoza guessed what Mimi was thinking, and immediately addressed her
would-be questions. "The Uoza you've met at the Digimon world a few
months ago is no more. I've taken over his mantle in order to avenge his
death, and I'll put a stop on the Zodiac's operations.". Uoza activated his
Swing Vent, and plowed through a steel gate, which leads to another exit.
"Go now. We'll meet again, and hopefully as allies. Exo-Diver will carry
the survivors with you until you've reached the surface.". Uoza then descended
to a yellow square, and disappeared. Exo-diver remained, carrying the 20
pairs of twins. Koushiro and the rest walked up the stairs, which they hoped
that it will lead them out of the demolished base. Exo-Diver was trailing behind
them, being carefully instructed by Uoza not to drop them. Rapidmon was puzzled
as to why a member of the Zodiac was aiding them, and saying that the Uoza
from before was dead, and in his place was someone else.
Outside the base, Kyuu, Megumi, Ryu, Takeru, and Angemon were thinking
of finding a way of reaching the others, and at this time, the military came,
along with several paramedics. They then assessed the situation, and are awaiting further orders.
At CLAMP School, Principal Dan and Directress Ohkawa were concerned
regarding the fate of their students, hoping that they made their way out, and are alive.
At the Zodiac HQ, Otomeza told To-Rasu what happened, while the
2nd Digimon emperor was making repairs on Siren. To-Rasu was oddly calm,
while Sasoriza was fuming. "At least Futagoza did something that we can be
sure of, exploding the base along with the DDS students. At least we can now have time
to formulate a new plan." To-Rasu said. Futagoza suggested that why not kidnap
the Royal Family and have them threatened to kill them if they don't give in to demands.
Sasoriza and Ohitsujiza were receptive of the idea, and the Zodiac began to make
plans on how to execute their plan of action.
At what's left of the base, Angemon hovered around to see if there's another
passage to enter, since the entrance that they've entered was sealed off with
boulders and debris, making it useless for them to enter and leave. Angemon
went back to Takeru and the others, and saw Yumiko Readman and other Military
personnel, having just arrived. The general then asked the available soldiers about
what they've assessed so far. The General then ordered the area cordoned.
Takeru then asked the general to find a way of finding his friends, but the general's
reply wasn't receptive, saying that there's no way for anyone inside the base could
survive the explosion. Takeru went into rage, and yanked the general's military collar,
but was restrained by Kyuu and Ryu. Angemon told the general that there is still hope,
as he handed him the map of the base, saying that there are still entry points that needs to be explored.
Then, Iori and Armadimon arrived, and Iori said that Armadimon can evolve to
Digmon to dig underground in hopes of finding the others, and that he'll be going
with Armadimon, since Mimi and Koushiro's crest can interact with his Digi-egg,
hence a tracking device of sorts. Though the general wasn't keen on that idea,
Yumiko said it is worth a try.
To Be ContinuedLooks like our heroes aren't giving up, as they try every idea they could come
up with to search for their friends.
As for Koushiro and the rest, they hope that they'll find a way out, for searching
for an exit is a wee, long, long way up, after descending down after entering a vent
going down. Will they find their way out, before something bad happens to them?
Chapter back here for Chapter 17 to know the answer.
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