Shattered Light
By: Linkmaste
Chapter Six: A Legendary Heart for a Queen
Author's Notes: I think I'll publish on Friday's and Sunday's. So, Sunday, you will be getting another chapter-just this one was so short-and the next one is a game changer. Alright, let's set up the board for Rika and Ryo here. And you all get to read another battle! Golly, I'm spoiling everyone! Who will win this battle? Our lovely Digimon Queen and Renamon? Or the Legendary Tamer and Monodramon? Enjoy.
Disclaimer: I do not own Digimon.
It was only the promise that the next match was the Legendary Tamer versus the Digimon Queen that got everyone to cooperate and settle down. Emotions were running high from the disqualification of the two mega digimon that were about to duke it out. People were complaining that the referee stopped one of the coolest matches. Rules were rules-if a digimon digivolves, they're out.
Rika and Renamon walked on stage, unfazed by the flashing lights and cries from fans. Focused and precise they gave a polite wave and awaited for their challengers.
"Ugh, typical Lindy. Always so dramatic when she battles. Henry is going to kill her and Impmon." Rika commented, looking back to the tent where Lindy had walked into. Renamon agreed, but told Rika to concentrate on the upcoming match with Ryo. Rika was dying for a chance to beat Ryo-after a defeat during a card tournament many, many years ago. This time, Ryo's ego was going to get pummelled.
"Hey, wildcat!" Ryo called out, waving an arm frantically. "Try to go easy on an old Tamer like me, okay?" The blue eyed man gave a flirty wink.
There were a few things that truly got under Rika's skin. One being Kazu and his idiot ideas, two was this guy. She clenched her fists and fought the blush sneaking into her cheeks. Easy my ass, she thought. He was only a year older than her-and acted like he was ten years younger.
"Renamon, walk all over him."
"With pleasure." replied the vulpine, ready to strike.
Monodramon waddled forward and looked back to Ryo. "You sure this is a good idea? What if I digivolve?"
"I trust you Monodramon, and we have our little tricks." Ryo stood proud, which was very true to who he was. The man was cocky, but had the right amount of charisma to woo anyone-well, almost anyone. He cast a longing look to the red head beauty across from him. He had his eye on Rika for a long time.
As soon as the announcer cried out for the battle to begin, Renamon was on point-unleashing her power.
"Diamond Storm!"
Dozens of tiny crystal shards appeared at her side and rained upon Monodramon. He countered with his forearm blades and protected himself. The impact left a cloud of smoke that concealed the battle ground. As the smoke disappeared, it was revealed that the two were engaged in hand to hand combat-dodging attacks, countering them, and jumping around. All of this was a blur to the naked eye but Ryo and Rika had seen this before with their digimon. They understood what was going on.
Renamon hit Monodramon successfully in the jaw, sending him backwards, tumbling almost to the edge of the ring. Luckily, Monodramon parried a final kick and tripped the yellow fox so he could recover. A streak of purple out of the corner of Renamon's eye told her he was going to try and flank her.
A moment passed and before even Rika could see it, Renamon bent backwards-so far it looked like she was Neo from the Matrix. Monodramon had almost had her in his powerful jaws where once trapped, it would be difficult to get out. Avoid the maw, Renamon thought to herself.
"Hey Rika, are you free next weekend?!" Ryo asked-well more yelled across the battle field. Rika gave a bomb shelled look. Was that idiot really asking her out during a match? The red head bit back a wave of anger but it still came bubbling out,
"You have some god damn nerve to be flirting with me during a competition!" Ryo laughed. He rubbed the back of his head,
"Well, you are hard for find lately. I thought now might be my one chance. Shall I pick you up for eight on Saturday? We can catch a movie if you'd like."
Renamon sent another array of diamond shards to stop the oncoming attack from the dragon digimon. With grace unmatched, she black flipped, landing near Rika.
"Is he going to stop talking or will I have to give him a warning?"
The voice was calm but Rika could tell her partner was becoming irritated. That was easy to tell for the Tamer. Her tail twitched wildly when the cool composure of Renamon was fading. The red head woman pulled out a card. Looking at it, she told Renamon that it was time to stop playing around.
"Digi-Modify! Radiant form activate!"
Renamon felt a surge of power fill her and became enveloped in a faint pink glow. Good. Now, she packed some bite. It was time to send this dragon back to the dark ages the fox thought, cracking a smirk. Renamon dashed forward to deliver a kick to send Monodramon flying. The burst of speed plus the power would leave not too much damage but enough to get him off the ring. Ryo's voice cut through, seconds before Renamon landed her attack.
"Digi-Modify! Expansion!"
The purple dragon was not the largest rookie. He was sized smaller than Renamon but much bigger than Terriermon. The closest one his height would be Guilmon, but Monodramon was more bulky. The relevance of his size mattered because the card that Ryo used, caused him to become black and sparkled like a thousand stars in space. He physically expanded, growing larger and larger by seconds taking precious space in the arena. Renamon stopped her attack.
"Oh, shit." Rika cursed.
The plan was simple to figure out. Since Renamon had space to move and be quick-Ryo simply gave Monodramon the power to take up all the space of the arena. He was going to force her digimon off the stage!
Rike scowled. Of course she did not have hyper wing-she gave one of her last ones to Ai in case she needed it. Stupid move. Rika bit back a cry of frustration. What was Renamon going to do now?
"He's getting too big. I won't be able to keep up." Renamon growled, with an undertone of frustration that matched her partners. At this point, the fox was on top of the large galaxy coloured Monodramon, avoiding erratic movements of him throwing her off the stage. All the while, Ryo was wearing a shit-eating grin. It made Rika want to smash his face with anything she could find that was hard, heavy, and left marks.
In her hand, she had four cards. Too many used on Renamon and it would become overwhelming-plus there were disastrous consequences if two cards contradicted. Therefore, her Goliath card was out. No use digivolving, so that card was gone. Speed would be nice but Renamon needed to get Monodramon to stop growing. The last card was a Bakemon card. Useless! Rika was unsure of what to do. No Digivolutions were allowed, her cards were less than satisfactory, and Monodramon would not stop fucking growing!
Maybe he doesn't have to stop growing.
An idea bloomed into her mind and flooded. Looking up, Rika saw her plan.
"Renamon give your radiant form to Monodramon!"
"What?" Renamon was not usually surprised, but the command made Renamon lose a step. She was almost caught in Monodramon's large maw. Luckily, she rolled under and climbed on his back. It stung to be touching the 'expanded' digimon since it was a side effect but Renamon could ignore it for now.
"Trust me, we got this!" Rika pointed up. The yellow fox only took one second to cast her blue eyes upwards and understood the Tamer's clever plan.
Renamon dove up, looking like she was about to send another 'Diamond Storm' attack. Instead, the pink light that enveloped Renamon went into Monodramon with a rush, making him glow bright pink.
Monodramon was the size of the arena itself and grew even larger. Ryo's once confidant demeanour changed slowly into suspicion.
"What are you up to, wildcat?"
"You'll see." Rika replied in a strangely pleasant voice. Renamon finished giving the rookie her power and leapt up as high as she could grabbing a banner and was hanging. Now, it was a waiting game.
Realization dawned on Ryo's face on what the two ladies were planning. Monodramon was not going to stop growing and eventually throw himself off the arena. Because of that Radiant card, he was expanding twice as quick! They was going to let time take it's course.
"Monodramon! Grab Renamon!"
"Digi-Modify! Bakemon's phase activate!"
Rika knew he could try that, so Renamon hung on to the banner, mildly content with her body looking a little transparent. She was still able to latch onto the banner, but Monodramon could not grab her as hard as he tried. His claws passed through the vulpine digimon. He let out a roar of frustration.
The extremely large dinosaur was spilling over the stage. Ryo was forced to walk backwards or get hit in the face with his partners tail. Searching for cards, he couldn't find anything to cancel or shrink him. The deed was done. Monodramon was half standing on the stage and half off it, wearing a disappointed look on his face. With a final yelp, Monodramon fell back, making him lose the match. The thud caused a rumble, shaking the whole area.
"Match over!" Renamon and Rika are the victors!" The announcer shouted.
The Digimon Queen struck back and won against the Legendary Tamer, Ryo Akiyama! Feeling smug and content, Rika tossed the defeated Tamer a cancellation card-not the most useful card, but would have saved his butt. Ryo muttered a thanks and used it, shrinking Monodramon back to normal.
"I got cocky." Ryo admitted, picking up an exhausted Monodramon. "Nice thinking with the over power strategy. That's why I like you. You're smart and so beautiful..."
"Ugh, stop it Ryo," Rika turned her head away. "Maybe, if you actually respected me instead of chasing me like a dog treat, I would consider going out with you. Now? Forget it. Let's go, Renamon."
"Wait Rika-" He put a hand out, but Rika had already left.
The little backlash from her left Ryo stunned and hurt. Turning around, him and Monodramon left the stage, ignoring the crowd and the rest of the Expo. If Renamon and Rika had argued with Ryo a second longer, they would have seen Guilmon run by, chasing a small cloaked figure.
Authors Note: Short chapter, I know. Rika doesn't seem to be making sense-I mean she likes Ryo, but why is she so mean to him sometimes? Maybe Renamon will figure it out. Next, we are going back to Takato AND we will finally figure out who the hell Guilmon has been chasing! Stay tuned.