A day at the beach! Dinosaurs evolving!?

"I love Gatomon's speed," Maria said, hopping down the city's streets at a pace slow enough for the boys to keep up, "I can just dodge any attack that comes my way."

"Except faster Digimon or area attacks, like Metal Cannon, will probably still catch you. Actually," Sean mused, a claw to his chin, "With Dash Metal and his level of skill, Seth could probably beat you as a Rookie." Back in the beta, Seth was the person to group with because of his reaction time and knowledge of how a Digimon's attacks would play out. That reaction time was mostly the result of all of the caffeine and sugar coursing through his veins, making him the very definition of hyper.

"Killjoy," Maria stuck her digital tongue out at the Dracomon, "Besides, where is Seth? The quest can't be taking that long."

Will snorted. "You have no idea how long that quest chain was back in the beta. Seth got in trouble once because he filled out a mod ticket complaining that the chain was too long. And, no, the moderator wasn't pleased when he responded to Seth. I can't imagine they changed it because of one impatient person."

Josh sighed, looking at the shops they were passing. "I hate to interrupt this riveting conversation, but we really need some more supplies. That last little 'expedition' of ours used a lot of our healing items."

"The only problem with this is that we used the last little bit of our cash on healing items before we went to go get the Tusk," Sean glared at Maria. Sean looked to the side, mumbling, "I still say it was a waste of time..."

"Why you little..." Maria raised a paw, ready to send Sean into the atmosphere.

"Remember," Will pointed at the Gizmon-XT, "They don't like PVP. Besides, I'll buy some things. I know a place here that gives a nice little discount for particularly large purchases."

"No, you don't have to, even if Seth told you to. It just wouldn't feel right," Josh said, looking out for good deals and easy ways to make cash.

"Well, I need to restock, too. Plus, I know a good place to grind for cash. The enemies in Great Beach have some nice drops, including tons of Digivolution items," Will watched the group, waiting for a reaction.

"….Well, it does sound like a good place to get cash, especially with high-quality drops," Sean glanced over at Maria, who was nodding, "But I'm still not sure about someone else buying items for us."

"Well, it's decided, then," Maria beamed, a paw raised in the air, "We let Will buy us supplies, then pay him back with the cash we get from drops and selling the items we get from Great Beach!"

Josh sighed at his girlfriend, shaking his head. "Well, then let's go. I'll still have a guilty conscience about this, though.

~~~~Great Beach~~~~

"Geez, you weren't kidding about the drops here, Will," Josh said, his eyes wide at the fourth pair of Training Gloves, an attack-up item for Gaomon, dropped from an Orcamon.

Orcamon

Level: Armor

Type: Sea Animal

Attribute: Data

Attacks: Ultrasonic Crusher

"No kidding," Maria mumbled, "I got another Goddess Statue from a Shellmon. Stupid Champions…"

Shellmon

Level: Champion

Type: Sean Animal

Attribute: Data

Attacks: Aqua Blaster, Slamming Attack

"I just hope we don't run into a patrolling MegaSeadramon or something. THAT would ruin my day," Sean glanced at the open water, watching for any stray Ultimates.

MegaSeadramon

Level: Ultimate

Type: Aquatic

Attribute: Data

Attacks: Lightning Javelin, Mega Ice Blast, Ice Storm

Will chuckled. "One: I told you there were nice drops here. Two: There aren't any MegaSeadramon this close to the shore. I don't think there are any Ultimates anywhere near here, actually."

"I hope not. The last time I encountered an Ultimate wasn't the most pleasant experience of my life," Sean rubbed his left arm, remembering his 'trip' to Forgotten Summit.

"Yeah, well, you shouldn't have gone there. Besides, we're at the beach. What's the worse that cou-hmm!" Sean clamped a claw over Will's mouth, preventing him from finishing his sentence.

"Never say that! In everything that has ever happened, that phrase leads to bad things happening. That phrase is taboo!"

Will pulled the claw away from his mouth after several seconds. "Alright! Sheesh, get a grip on something other than my mouth."

Suddenly, and unfortunately, the sand underneath them started to rumble. "See!? Bad things!" A Scorpiomon reared up from under the sand, revealing his massive form.

Scorpiomon

Level: Ultimate

Type: Crustacean

Attribute: Data

Attacks: Stinger Surprise, Tail Blade, Twin Blade, Scorpion Storm

"Oh, man! Why do the bad things only happen to us," Maria whined dodging the Ultimate's Twin Blade attack, "I mean, seriously, who else has this kind of stuff happen to them?"

"The only option we have is run for it," Josh began to run, almost getting away from the battle before a Scorpion Storm stopped his progress, "Okay, we just lost that option."

"You have nowhere to run, scree! I'll delete you for intruding on my territory, scree! Tail Blade, scree," Scorpiomon slashed at the group, actually making contact with Maria, depleting most of her health in one blow, "Your data will be mine, scree!"

Will barely dodged another Tail Blade. "We don't stand a chance! What else could possibly go wrong!?"

"Dude, shut up!" Sean glared at the Guilmon, before jumping over a Twin Blade.

"Ambush Crunch!" A yellow blur clamped down on Scorpiomon's tail, almost slicing it off, "I suggest you leave them alone, weakling!"

"SCREE!!!!" Scorpiomon leapt back, hissing.

Maria clutched her left arm, rubbing it to ease the pain. "What kind of Digimon is that!?"

Sean smirked. "The kind that's on our side: Raptordramon"

Raptordramon

Level: Champion

Type: Cyborg

Attribute: Vaccine

Attacks: Ambush Crunch

"Wait, Raptordramon? Seth, is that you," Maria called out, an eyebrow raised.

"In the data! Now, if you'll excuse me, I have an Ultimate to delete!" Seth leapt at Scorpiomon, intent on ending the battle without any more complications.

"Scree! Scorpion Storm," Scorpiomon, in a rage, didn't bother to aim the attack, causing it to miss Seth completely, "I'll kill you, scree!"

"Too easy! Ambush Crunch!" Unfortunately for Scorpiomon, Seth's attack didn't miss as he once again clamped down on the Ultimate's tail, severing it from the Crustacean's body, "Tell me, how exactly are you an Ultimate?" Seth sighed, jumping off of Scorpiomon's body as it deleted.

Will was amazed. Seth told him how strong Raptordramon's only move, Ambush Crunch, was powerful, but he had no idea they were that powerful. "Good to see you again, even if the circumstances aren't the best in the world."

Seth nodded, grinning. "So, am I going to have to save you guys every time we meet, or is this a one time thing?" He chuckled as Maria tried to hit him with her left paw, failing miserably.

"Well," Josh said, stretching, "It looks like our good friend dropped something over there." He walked over to what the Scorpiomon had dropped. "Whoa….Dino Blade…." As he touched the large blade, Josh's body shone a bright white. "Kotemon Digivolve to….Dinohumon!"

Dinohumon

Level: Champion

Type: Dragon Man

Attribute: Data

Attacks: Lizard Dance, Akinakes

Josh grinned. Finally, he had digivolved. He actually felt stronger. He looked over and saw Maria with her paws over her chest, pouting. "What's the problem?"

The Champion looked up at him with a glare. "You're taller than me!"

Well, this didn't take as long to get out as all the others. Maybe I'm just getting better or…dunno. Anyways, don't expect the next few chapters to get out as fast as this one. Why? I have history fair and a science project to do. No, I'm not thrilled about it. Anyways (even though I'm a little late with it), for all those who celebrate it, Merry Christmas, and to all, Happy New Year!