Rise of the Mechanical Digimon

Disclaimer: This fic contains quite a bit of ecchi. Just thought I'd throw that out there.

As things finally calmed down, Mato climbed out of V-mon and said, "Hello, I'm Mato," a cute smile on her face.

Midori smiled and said, "Hi, I'm Midori," then glared at Neil and asked, "Did you learn your skills from a woman?" as Neil blinked and rubbed his head saying, "Skills?" Kotaha cutting in and asking, "Where did you get those robots?" Alejandro saying, "Mine just came to me..."

"We found ours in an abandoned room in the place we work at," Neil replied with a shrug, "There were a whole bunch of robots in there," Kotaha grinning and asking, "Can you take us there to see them?"

"First of all, I don't know if that's such a good idea, and secondly, you have no idea where we work," Neil remarked as Midori sighed, "As painful as it is to admit, he is right about that."

Kotaha looked a little disappointed by this until Mato shrugged and said, "Aw, come on, Neil-Chan, we can show them," Neil sighing, "Well, it's not like anyone's still gonna be there to object to it. They probably all ran off."

Mato then offered a seat in V-mon next to her for Kotaha, the nurse climbing on only for Midori to pull her off saying, "I'd rather not travel with a guy, if that's okay with you," as Neil grinned nervously, waving his fingers, Kotaha simply shrugging and hopping into Agumon next to Neil.

"Hi, I'm Kotaha, nice to meet you," she said with a bright smile as Agumon's belly closed.

"I'm Neil," the boy replied with a smile, then turning to the other guy asked, "I know you got a mech and all, but do you wanna follow us to where we found ours?" Alejandro nodding and replying, "I wanna see this for myself, too."

As if by instinct and not Neil's own will, Agumon took off as Neil fell to the side, his head pressing up against the side of Kohata's breast, his eyes widening as he started to panic his hand accidentally pressing up against the other one as Neil subconsciously squeezed it, more panic filling him as Agumon refused to slow down.

Midori was having a much more pleasant trip and luckily for Neil, neither she more Mato could see what was going on side of Agumon.

"STOP!" Kotaha screamed in agony, "I'M ENGAGED!"

"Really?" Neil asked, ignoring the awkwardness of the situation as he smiled and said, "That's wonderful news. Congratulations," Kotaha calming down a bit before saying, "Thanks... but could you kinda... you know... take your hand off me?"

"Oh, right," Neil said trying to pry his hands off. However, Agumon was going way too fast as his hand ended up grabbing the front of her top, pulling it down until her breasts were completely exposed, springing out from her top as Neil screamed in terror, shouting, "OH MY GOD, I AM SO SORRY! THIS IS TERRIBLE!"

Then looking down, he screamed, "OH, FOR THE LOVE OF GOD, HORMONES, CAN YOU NOT BE SO CREEPY AT THIS TIME!"

"No..." Kotaha replied, taking a deep breath, "Calm down. It's okay. It's okay... this robot just seems really shaky..."

At this moment, Mato turned to Midori next to her and asked, "So, what do you think?"

"This is so cool," Midori said with a grin as she smiled and said, "I'm jealous actually. You got a cool mech and I don't. I just got a motorbike."

"Thank you for taking this well," Neil said as Agumon eventually came to a stop, Neil sighing as he realized they were there.

"Please put your shirt up," Neil said, "If the others see this, they'll get the wrong idea."

Sadly, Agumon once again acted on his own accord, opening up the cockpit at the exact same time as the others, Kohata's shirt still halfway down and her boobs completely exposed, Midori fuming.

Kotaha noticed the others looking at her and felt so embarrassed that her face was red, slight tears in her eyes. To make matters worse, Mato was glaring at Neil asking, "Neil-Chan, what are you doing?" a maniacal look on her face along with a menacing aura coming from her, Neil's eyes wide with terror.

"It's not what you think!" he protested only to be beaten badly by both Mato and Midori seconds later, Midori taking a deep breath and hugging Kotaha, asking, "Did he hurt you?"

Kotaha shook her head and replied, "No, it was the robot jerking. He did it by accident," Neil's body twitching as he lay on the ground in agony, Midori shaking her head and sighing, "Typical of a man..."

After Kotaha lifted her shirt back up into place, Alejandro jumped out of his mech, looking as manly as possible. Seeing this, Midori slapped her forehead and said, "I should have left you to rot in the streets last night," Alejandro laughing and replying, "Oh, Chika, it's okay. I know my Latin charms have seduced you."

Neil rose to his feet, tears running down his eyes as he groaned, "I hate my life..." Mato patting him on the head and saying, "Aw, I'll forgive you. You are a year younger than me, after all," Neil groaning and thinking, 'She thinks I'm a child!'

However, he was glad she at least forgave him as he said, "Mato... best friend..." resting his hand against her shoulder as Midori rolled her eyes asking, "Now where are the mechs?"

At that moment, the other employees came out of hiding, Yomaki smiling and saying, "Well, you guys found them."

"Wait, you knew about this?" Neil asked as the woman nodded, the other employees staring in shock as she said, "Yep, my great grandfather helped build these babies. He told me not to tell a soul about them until the time was right."

"Well, it's no secret now," Alejandro replied as Kotaha asked, "What are you aiming to do with them?"

"My guess is we have to use these mechs to fight those other pilots," Midori said as the boss nodded, replying, "That's exactly it, but don't think it's that easy. See, those mechs choose their owners, meaning that Agumon will only work for Neil, V-mon will only work for Mato and Pawnchessmon will only work for... whoever the hell that is."

Alejandro beamed and announced, "My name is Alejandro! Don't you forget it!" Kotaha asking, "Do I get one, too?"

The other employees also wondered that as the boss shrugged and said, "Well, enter the back room. If you find a mech that's willing to open its hatch for you, it's yours. If not, well then, you don't get a mech."

"Well, that's dumb," Midori replied as Neil nodded and said, "Wouldn't that make saving us all more difficult?" Midori once again impressed by Neil's logic.

While headed to the room, Alejandro asked, "Wait, mine was just wandering the streets. Why wasn't that one in here?" Yomaki blinking and replying, "Wait, yours was Pawnchessmon, right? Yeah, that one went missing a long time ago. I guess that explains where it went."

With that, the group entered the room with all of the mechs, everyone wanting to get their hands on one, each trying out a mech. Sadly, no one else working at the building could operate a single mech. Luckily, though, Kotaha and Midori managed to find their own, Kotaha's in the form of a flower-like robot and Midori's being a dragon with drills for fingers.

Kotaha looked at hers, a model known as Lalamon, and said, "She's amazing..." Midori looking at hers, another rookie known as Monodramon and nodding in approval, saying, "A dragon. That fits me perfectly."

With that out of the way, Yomaki grinned and said, "From now on, you three newcomers are to work here and quit your old jobs. The world must not know that you pilot these mechs. We don't want to raise fear and alarm among your families."

"Wait!" Neil remarked, glaring at her, "Can you explain what's going on? Who are those people who attacked us and... well... why did they attack us?"

Kotaha butted in and added, "I'm sorry, but I simply can't quit my job at the hospital! Those people need me!" Alejandro simply shrugging and saying, "I'll do it. It beats modelling."

Yomaki shook her head and remarked, "If you care about the city, you will do as I say."

Then letting out a sigh, she explained, "Well, I guess you should know. See, it all started years ago..."

She then told what was pretty much covered up in the summary as Neil blinked, asking, "Why was this never recorded?"

Yomaki smacked Neil and replied, "Pay attention. That was explained in the story."

"So to put it simply," Mato stated, "there are bad guys trying to destroy the city."

"Pretty much," Yomaki replied as the workers asked, "What can we do to help?" the woman saying, "You are going to do your best to make people believe that this is a conference center by doing your usual tasks and not making this out to be the equivalent of a military base, got it?"

Alejandro and Midori both nodded, Alejandro saying, "I'll be more than happy two," Kotaha groaning, "But I have a fiance... what will I tell him?"

Yomaki thought about this and sighed, "Being a hero is difficult, but even he must not know. All you can tell him is that you have a new job, but since you don't seem the muscly type, I won't have you doing heavy lifting. You'll instead work in the kitchen and cook meals. I hope you're okay with that."

Kotaha nodded and said, "Okay... I guess it can't be helped..." Yomaki saying, "The rest of you work on setting up for events. That includes lifting heavy objects, putting out tables for clients, building stages and setting down chairs."

"Fine by me," Midori said with a shrug, "This would be my first real job since my current one is average at best."

And that was that. Everyone was sent home despite it being technically lunch time as Neil sighed, "So this is my fate..." then hung his head saying, "I'm not ready for this."

Midori looked at the boy with concern but refused to say anything at this moment. She instead smiled at Kotaha and said, "Well, we're gonna be partners in battle."

Mato, on the other hand, was super excited as she squealed, "Alright, we're gonna kick evil butt!" Neil chuckling, feeling a bit better. Mato's cute side always got the better of him.

Kotaha, despite being comforted by Midori, still felt really worried. This was a rare look for her, and it wasn't so much because she was now part of a war but because she was leaving behind a job that involved her curing the sick. However, she just had to trust the other doctors and nurses to do a good job without her.

Midori sighed and placed a hand on her shoulder saying, "It'll be okay. You got me to back you up," Kotaha putting on a light smile and saying, "You might just be the best friend I've ever had."

Alejandro, on the other hand, was thrilled at this new opportunity and instantly called up his agent to tell him he was quitting. He had no problem with this change whatsoever.

With that, Midori got on her motorcycle and said, "See you all tomorrow," taking off as Kotaha waved back before heading off on her own, Alejandro grinning and looking at Mato, asking, "Hey there, Chika, want me to walk you home?" Neil glaring with envy as Mato giggled and replied, "Thanks for the offer, but I got me a car, Mr... um..."

Alejandro," the man replied with a sigh, as Mato replied, "Oh yeah, Alex," Alejandro rolling his eyes and walking off on his own.

Neil let out a sigh of relief before remembering that it wasn't exactly nightfall yet as he turned to Mato and asked, "Hey, Mato, you wanna go have lunch somewhere? It is lunch time now, after all."

Mato nodded while suggesting a new Ramen place downtown called the Shinsengumi. It wasn't long until the two arrived there, taking their seats and placing their orders, the food arriving quickly.

Neil immediately went for his noodles when they arrived then remembered something, his eyes going wide as he bowed saying, "Itodakimosu."

Mato giggled and replied, "Oh, you big silly, it's 'Itadakimasu'," tasting the soup adding, "Remember, it's considered polite to eat the soup first."

"Good god," Neil sighed, "You know, I've been living here since I was 8 and I still haven't mastered everything about your culture," tasting the soup himself and groaning, "God I'm pathetic," Mato giggling and saying, "Aw, you're just slow on the uptake."

As Neil picked up the fish cake, he sighed, "At least I can more or less use chopsticks right now," as the small fishcake slipped out of the chopsticks, Neil trying to nab it only for the chopsticks to clip onto Mato's breast, the boy's eyes widening as the fish cake fell into her bowl, the boy quickly pulling the sticks away and bracing himself.

As was expected, Mato freaked and punched Neil hard in the face, before remarking, "Oh, you can use chopsticks, can you?" sarcastically, Neil groaning and switching to a spoon and fork combination, sighing, "Sorry..."

Mato smiled sweetly and patted the boy reassuringly on the shoulder as he smiled and said, "You're the still the best friend a guy could ever have."

During this time, a young man with black hair, a trench coat and ripped jeans was walking through town, listening to his headphones, not a care in the world. Kotaha just happened to be walking by when he bumped into her.

He took off his headphones and said, "Oh, sorry about that," Kotaha smiling and replying, "No, it's fine."

She then introduced herself as the man shook her hand and said, "I'm Neku," Kotaha nodding and saying, "Nice to meet you, Neku."

As Neil and Mato exited the restaurant, Neil turned to Mato and said, "I'm sorry," Mato giving him a noogie and replying, "Aw, come on, Neil-Chan, take it like a man!"

"No, I'm over that bit in the restaurant," the boy said, "It's just that I feel like I've been more of a nuisance to you than a friend. I mean, you drive me everywhere and we don't even live in the same house, thus taking time out of your life for my sake. You're always the one helping me out at work because I'm too weak to do half this stuff on my own, even the one-person tasks. What do I have to offer? I'm not physically strong or all that independent."

Mato gave Neil a serious look and remarked, "Neil-Chan, you gotta believe in yourself! Prove to everyone you're as good as them!" before noticing Neku walking right by them, clearly done his short conversation with Kotaha.

Neil turned and looked at him before saying, "Hey, that guy looks familiar... like someone we knew in grade 6 or something."

Mato blinked in response and turned, her eyes sparkling as she squealed, "Neku, is that you?" Neku turning and asking, "Mato?"

"Oh my god, it is Neku!" Neil spat, his eyes going wide as the man smiled lightly, saying, "Well, Mato and Shorty. It's been a while."

Neil grimaced and thought, 'Shorty? I'm as tall as he is,' before perking up and saying, "We haven't seen you in, like, forever."

Neku nodded as Mato gave him a hug, the man blushing lightly before sighing, "Mato, we've been through this," Mato letting go and giggling.

"Same old Neku," Neil said, shaking his head as he added, "Well, it's nice seeing you after all these years. What have you been up to?"

"Nothing much," Neku replied with a shrug, "Just taking care of my little sis as usual."

All of the sudden, the sound of an explosion resonated through the area, people panicking as Mato's eyes went wide, the woman exclaiming, "Not them again!" Neku tilting his head to the side and asking, "What do you mean by 'again'?"

Neil's eyes widened as the Vilemon had returned, only now there was a much bigger one with them that resembled a human with bat-like features. This was a stronger mech known as Devimon.

"Well, you know what we have to do!" Mato exclaimed, taking Neil's hand as the two ran off, Neku shouting, "Hey, wait a minute!" following close behind them.

The devil sliced open a building as Neil called back, "It's a secret!" hopping into Mato's car as the two took off without him.

As the duo arrived, Agumon quickly opened itself up as Neil leaped in, gulping and saying, "Oh god, I am so not ready for this," as Agumon quickly took off.

Meanwhile, Midori was driving around town looking desperately for the building. Not only had she forgotten where it was, she also hoped Kotaha could find her way. All the while, Neku continued to run through the city, wondering what was going on.

At that moment, the devil-like robot picked up Neku as a familiar woman piloting the machine grinned and said, "I think I'll use you as a hostage."

Midori screeched to a halt as Agumon flew out of the building, once again sort of against Neil's will as the girl quickly rushed into the building. However, when Neil and Mato saw Neku in the robot's grasp, both were in extreme panic.

Agumon started to attack blindly, the devil robot knocking the flames to the side then hitting Agumon dead-on as Neil groaned, Agumon trying to get back up only to be hit again, the boy shouting, "Agumon, what the hell are you doing! Use strategy!"

Mato rubbed her temple and sighed, "Geez, I have to help him out every time! Hit it V-mon!" the dinosaur robot heading toward Devimon with his head lowered.

The devil then proceeded to knock V-mon to the side as Midori charged in with Monodramon and the dragon robot shouted, "BEAT KNUCKLE!" hitting the devil robot with its drill fingers, plowing big holes into its shoulder as the woman grimaced, sparks starting to fly as it released Neku.

As Neku fell V-mon quickly recovered from the previous blow and flew toward him, grabbing him before he could fall to his death, Mato asking, "You okay?" as Neku laughed nervously, saying, "Yeah... somewhat..."

The devil robot turned to face Monodramon, slashing it across the chest as Neil turned to face it, Agumon completely stopped in its tracks as the boy's eyes widened, Neil shouting, "OH, COME ON, NOW YOU'RE NOT GONNA HELP!"

"Dammit!" Midori groaned, seeing Agumon just standing there as she grunted, "Typical of a man!"

Kotaha, meanwhile, was also trying to find the building as she felt rather frustrated to have this happen a second time today. She was hoping for at least a break before having to use Lalamon.

Seeing Kotaha standing there, Midori knew the girl couldn't possibly get to her mech in time as she turned to Mato and shouted, "Hey! It seems to be just the two of us! Let's gang up on this thing and take it down!"

Mato nodded and gave an army salute before V-mon placed Neku atop his head for safety, the robot then spinning its arms around like windmill blades and punching the devil robot hard in the arm, making the opening in the shoulder bigger.

"CRACKLING BITE!" Monodramon spat, biting hard into the devil's shoulder, the entire arm falling off as the woman inside gritted her teeth shouting, "YOU HAVEN'T HEARD THE END OF THIS!" snapping the fingers of the arm still attached as the ones piloting the Vilemon retreated along with her.

And so this threat had been averted, but now the group knew there'd be more to come. Either way, things had gotten complicated. Now they had to explain everything to Neku, but could they trust him to keep this secret?