Chapter 3! Yay xD
DA: Well you sure are busy right now Jana…
Me: Indeed, school started here again and that should be my top priority, not this fic right? xD
RDvm: We understand ^_^
Me: Anyway, Episode 42-43 of Xros Wars… FINALLY FEATURES KIRIHA-KUN'S PAST =D
DA: GOOD FOR YOU, NOW GO ON WITH THE STORY ALREADY!
Me & RDvm: -_-"
DA: WHY? LIKE I CARE… IS IT EVEN PART OF THE STORY?
Me: Of course… Kiriha-kun's a main character in my fic, isn't he?
DA: -_-"
RDvm: Ne, did you guys notice that Commander Ritdracmon's being quiet lately?
DA: I… guess? O_o
…
Me: Evolution & DigiXros~
DA: YOU'VE BEEN SINGING & LISTENING TO THAT FOR DAYS NON-STOP…
RDvm: Prefer ver. TAIKI or ver. KIRIHA?
Me: ver… KIRIHA (because techno & rock is AWESOMEEEEEEEEEE) xD
Disclaimer: I do not own Digimon & its characters, for the exception of my OCs (Original Characters): DarkAkumon, RageDevimon, SereneAngewomon, FighterAngemon, and the Victory Duo.
The Digimon Ritdracmon is owned by my friend Shermy/FEISAR-CSY in deviantART, but I use my own design for it in this fic.
Chapter 3 – "Dangerous Plan! RageDevimon's Assault"
The Warriors were walking on a fiery road… They were near a volcano where only a few Digimon can be seen, and most of them are terrestrial & fiery Digimon. Hikari frequently looked at Takeru back & forth for some reason, like she wanted to say something to him.
Takeru apparently noticed this and talked to Hikari about it.
Takeru: Hikari-chan, do you want to say something to me? You look like you do so…
Hikari: U-umm, I just wanted to say something about our battle with DarkAkumon… You know, that member of the Organization?
Takeru: Oh, yeah, the one with that tall lion guy… What about it?
Hikari: I can't really explain, but I felt something weird from her. A feeling of déjà vu in some sense, though I dunno why.
Takeru: Déjà vu huh… I don't remember encountering a DarkAkumon through the years.
Hikari: Never mind, maybe it's just my imagination…
Takeru: Anyway, what is with Kiriha today? Nene looks like she's having a hard time talking to him, isn't it?
Nene went to convince Kiriha, who was reluctant to join his fellow humans in this battle against the Organization, the Another Side. He believed that SiegKriegermon's power is enough for him to go away on his own and do his personal plans without them. Kind of like his overly-prideful self minus the power-hungry factor.
Nene: Kiriha-kun, we can go together, right? You don't need to do things by yourself, you know…
Kiriha: I said I have my own ways, Nene. I'm better off without anyone. With SiegKriegermon's power, I can handle myself. I don't want to look at myself as a wimp, depending on others all the time. Go on with them if you prefer.
Nene: …I'll go with you, Kiriha-kun.
Kiriha: Well fine. If that's what you want, then fine. [walks away from Takeru & Hikari]
Hikari: H-hey, wait, where are you two going? I though you're gonna stick with us until we defeat that evil Organization…
Kiriha: You're just bringing me down. You guys are fine on your own; same with me. So see you guys next time… Or will we?
Nene: Don't worry, we'll be fine! Splitting up is a good plan, since we'll have to cut the effort & time, and give it to each one of us. Sayonara!
~ o ~ o ~
Takeru: Sigh… What is with that guy? Just getting chosen by a Spirit and getting too confident of himself all of a sudden…
Hikari: I'm sure they'll be fine, Takeru-kun. Just look at them – they're the Victory Duo right? They're unmatched!
Takeru: Y-yeah, I know, just thinking of something else…
-Castle of Desolation-
It was raining. You can feel the freezing breeze of the wind… And it was blowing furiously, accompanied by thunderstorms.
Looking through his room's big window, Ritdracmon was unusually silent… He was gazing through the dark horizon, as if he's thinking about something so deeply.
Ritdracmon: The rain… I remember that day. The day… where I was at the brink of death.
If he went to tell everybody else about that, I would be dead by now.
If it wasn't for him…
Suddenly, Ritdracmon felt something in him. A familiar feeling, which he had never experienced again since a long time ago. He felt very weird and uncomfortable, unable to stand still.
Ritdracmon: Urk… M-my other self… I must destroy that side! I will never…
I shall never let that self surface again! GRRR!
"Calling all members of the Organization. We shall hold an urgent meeting where we are to deal with the new threats – the Victory Duo. Report to the Hall of Oblivion immediately.
This is Lucemon of Pride, speaking. I expect all of you to come."
Lucemon's voice echoed in the whole place, easily getting the attention of everyone. Ritdracmon quickly forgot about that heavy feeling of his & went to the meeting, being required to do so and also as being a commander.
All members of the Organization sat on black, high chairs with a spotlight from above to each of the members. Amateur members DarkAkumon & RageDevimon were to sit on the lowest chairs. The Demon Lords have almost equal height of their seats, but were competing for it.
At the same height were Ritdracmon & Löwemon, and GranDracmon's a few inches higher from them. Same goes to Bagramon, somehow higher to GranDracmon by an inch.
Lucemon stood from his seat and took charge of holding the meeting.
Lucemon: Welcome, my fellow Organization members. We called you here for a special purpose.
Lilithmon: Ooh, what are we gonna do? Is there something new today?
Lucemon: Indeed. I heard from Löwemon that DarkAkumon encountered a new enemy; the Victory Duo.
Barbamon: Victory Duo eh… SiegKriegermon & Shourinobimon, am I right?
Löwemon: Correct you are. Apparently, they've been undefeated, never heard of anyone taking them down since then. What just happened is that they disappeared out of nowhere.
Those two warriors were resting inside a cave, waiting for someone to find them. They're actually waiting for their chosen ones to wield their power. Those two Generals were chosen by the undefeated duo, giving them power to possibly stop us.
Belphemon: We can't let them do this… We must stop them! GRR!
Leviamon: Those Generals; the ones with the Legendary Xros Loader?
Bagramon: Yes… the very ones who TOOK MY ARMY DOWN! Aonuma Kiriha & Amano Nene!
Beelzebumon: Heh. Where's that Taiki guy and the kiddo your brother was babysitting back then?
Bagramon: Silence. Only the Blue & Black Generals came back into this world.
Lucemon: Oh, Nene… I remember her now. She's the one who wanted to trade the Code Crown for the darkness hidden in Heaven Zone.
Lilithmon: And Kiriha… Ooh, that brat! I'm gonna explode when they aren't get rid of this instant!
Bagramon: Calm down, Lilithmon. You have to act as a Demon Lord now. Follow your former minion, Lucemon's example.
Lilithmon: Y-yes, Bagramon-sama!
Ritdracmon: So you two are both under the Bagra Army before? And Lucemon was your minion before? I can't believe this…
Lilithmon: Hrr, now I'm totally gonna explode with all those words dragon boy!
GranDracmon: Shut your mouth Lilithmon! Now continue with the plans.
Lilithmon: [murmurs] If he only knew that I was one of the 3 Head Officers of the Bagra Army back in the days… Hmph!
Lucemon: We have to strengthen our forces in every way. As a new member, RageDevimon, you should show us what you're truly made of, to make you deemed worthy of your position in this organization.
RDvm: …Hai, wakarimashita.
Beelzebumon: So you DO talk after all! I thought you were just a mindless zombie.
DA: Hey, you, you don't have any right to say that to RDvm! (…because I'm the only one who may!)
Beelzebumon: Why you? You're just an amateur, little one. You may get away from being kicked out in your last mission, but I bet you'll never get to be as strong as Demon Lords like us!
DA: WHA-
Löwemon: DA, calm down. Beelzebumon, DA didn't mean to say such things. I'm apologizing in her part.
Beelzebumon: Whatever.
RDvm: …
DA: RDvm…
Lucemon: Anyway, RageDevimon. You shall go on to your designated mission that Ritdracmon gives you. You shall wait for his order.
RDvm: …Y-yes, Lucemon.
Lucemon: RageDevimon, DarkAkumon, you two may now exit the room now.
DA: C'mon, RDvm!
RDvm: Hai…
Inside DA's room, RageDevimon went with DarkAkumon to talk with her while everybody else was in the middle of the important meeting.
DarkAkumon was filled with anger after hearing Beelzebumon's words to RDvm.
DA: How dare that loser say such thing to you!
RDvm: …But you said to me last time too…
DA: …O-oh. Sorry… Ehehehe. [sweatdrops]
RDvm: …Wonder what I'll do today…
DA: Hmm, you have a mission, right? But maybe it'll be tomorrow?
RDvm: …I think so too…
DA: Hey, wait, me & Onii-chan didn't get to hang out yesterday! I'll try to ask him if you could join.
RDvm: Onii…chan?
DA: You know, Löwemon? I treat him as my older brother!
RDvm: …Wow…
DA: Hey, why not join us too? We'll be the best of friends!
RDvm: …Tomodachi?
DA: Yep, isn't that great?
RDvm: …Yeah…
-Tokyo Koto District, Japan-
Taiki and the rest of the gang continued to search for Nene & Kiriha. They searched everywhere; from their households, the sidewalks, landmarks, dead ends and anywhere possible… But they still failed to find the Generals.
All of a sudden though, the boy with the red Xros Loader touched his "thinking goggles" with his index finger and thought of going back to the park they were in a few days before they disappeared.
Taiki: Minna! I think we should return to the park where they were gone all of a sudden.
Zenjirou: Hey, b-but we just searched there and we found nothing! Don't you think so, Kudou Taiki?
Taiki: Yeah but… Let's try searching that place again, in that way we could find clues to how they disappeared, right?
Akari: Hmm… Yeah, Taiki's right. You're such a genius Taiki!
Taiki: Hehe, it's nothing. Let's go guys!
-Castle of Desolation-
With a serious and worried face, Löwemon walked by DarkAkumon's room. The amateur members saw him, and DA grabbed his hand and pulled him playfully inside the room.
Löwemon: D-DA! Don't scare me like that!
DA: I'm sorry… B-but, will we hang out now? WILL WE?
Löwemon: Oh, yeah! Forgot about that. Hmm… Well then. We're not yet busy much as of now, so why not?
DA: Yay! Let's bring RDvm too!
RDvm: [looks down] …
DA: Please?
Löwemon: …Okay then. RageDevimon, or RDvm I should say, wanna join us?
RDvm: …Yes. I want to…
DA: Yay! The more, the merrier! Now let's go Onii-chan!
Löwemon: W-wait! I'll find the right time when we can go out. Happy?
DA: OF COURSE! I wanna go! I WANNA GO!
Löwemon: Calm down, DA. We'll go later. And, RDvm, you okay?
RDvm: …Yes.
DA: I can't WAIT!
Löwemon: Sigh… [facepalms]
~ o ~ o ~
Löwemon decided to finally take RDvm & DA to their hangout spot; the Real World. He made sure that there are no conflicting schedules while they were gone.
DarkAkumon was truly impatient to go with her Onii-chan to their hangout spot again. This time she was happier with the addition of RDvm though.
RageDevimon silently followed them without any other thoughts, emotionless…
DA: Hey, let's go already! Don't MAKE ME WAIT!
Löwemon: Sheesh, just wait DA. I'll ask you again RDvm; are you okay?
RDvm: …
DA: Nah, he's fine! Right pal?
RDvm: …Un.
Löwemon: Well then. Let's go.
…Oh, and another thing. While only the Organization can open portals from the Real World to here and vice versa, you guys need to be cautious. Don't let anyone know our existence. And avoid interacting with humans, so that you won't get spotted.
DA: …I'm a good girl! I never violated ANY of those rules, RIGHT?
Löwemon: Sigh, I remember what you did DA…
DA: EH? I-I didn't do anything! I SWEAR!
Löwemon: Remember where you tried to scare a kid with your gun…? You could've been caught that time…
DA: …Oh. Ahehehe… [sweatdrops]
RDvm: …
DA: Ne! [pats RDvm's back]
Don't you have anything more to say other than "…"?
RDvm: …
DA: …GAAH, let's just get over this! Let's go Onii-chan!
Löwemon: …You're scaring him, DA. Be gentle.
DA: Grr… Hmph!
RDvm: …
Löwemon: Now, let's go.
-Tokyo Koto District, Japan-
The trio stepped into the portal, leading them to the other world… The world of the humans.
They landed in a quiet, grassy place with lots of trees in it, where a few people are located. It was a great spot to hang out, as they were easily hidden from human exposure.
Löwemon jumped tree to tree with caution, looking for a suitable place for them to stay in.
RageDevimon just stood still near a tree, waiting for either Löwemon or DA to make a move…
DarkAkumon ran in joy, shouting the shout of her soul and the feeling inside her. She went all crazy though…
DA: YAHOO! THE REAL WORLD AGAIN! OOH! What are we gonna do today Onii-chan?
Löwemon: Uhh, DA, you may want to calm down a bit… Some people are here in this place too. You said you'll be a good girl, right?
DA: B-but!
Löwemon: [raises an eyebrow] Hmm…?
DA: A-alright, sheesh… Just having fun once in a while, you know?
Löwemon: (Oh DA…) [facepalms]
I'm off. While I'm gone a bit, hide from anyone, understood?
DA: Yep!
RDvm: …
DA: Aww, come on, say something, zombie!
RDvm: …!
DA: Haha, you're so timid RDvm. Stop being such such a zombie… Hihihi!
RDvm: …
(Sigh…)
DA: Anyway, wanna do something?
RDvm: …
DA: GEEZ, you're so boring. Don't you want to do ANYTHING except "…"?
RDvm: …
DA: OH WELL THEN. [looks at him with a straight face]
RDvm: …
DA: …
RDvm: …
DA: …
RDvm: …
DA: …
RDvm: …
DA: …GAAH, this sucks! I'm outta here, I feel so bored!
RDvm: … [giggles]
DA: …You laughed? Seriously?
RDvm: …
DA: PSSSH-
RDvm: … [giggles a little more]
DA: This is stupid. Well, I'm just going somewhere else and-
Löwemon: Hey, wait a minute DA, what did I tell you?
DA: OOPS…
RDvm: …!
Löwemon: C'mon guys, I found a decent place for us to stay in.
~ o ~ o ~
-On a tree branch…-
The trio sat on a tree branch, where no one actually notices… It was a good place with shade and was enough to hide them from exposure.
Löwemon: So what do you guys plan to do today?
RDvm: …
DA: How about we make fun of the people in here?
Löwemon: …You forgot the rule again DA.
DA: A-ah, t-then…
The ice cream stand in the middle of the park caught DA's eye. The cone the last customer bought looks really mouth-watering for DA, making her stomach craving for one.
DA: …ICE CREAM!
RDvm: …?
DA: I mean, look at that melting thing… It just makes you wanna eat it, right?
Löwemon: Want some, DA?
DA: REALLY?
RDvm: …
Löwemon: And you too RDvm. Want ice cream?
RDvm: …I'll try.
DA: [grab's RDvm's hand] NOW COME DOWN YOU ZOMBIE, WE'LL FINNALY GET TO HAVE SOME FUN! WOOHOO!
RDvm: …!
DarkAkumon quickly jumped down the branch bringing poor RageDevimon with her. Löwemon decided to stay on the branch to watch over them, giggling in a distance.
-Ice Cream Stand-
Dashing to the stand with RDvm still being dragged, DA went to snatch ice cream from the stand…
DA: HEY YOU! THE ONE MANAGING THIS STAND!
Ice cream vendor: Calm down, pal. Wha-
DA: GIMME ONE LIKE THAT KID HAS! THAT MOUTH-WATERING ONE!
Vendor: You mean chocolate?
DA: YES, DO GIVE ME, OR ELSE!
Vendor: Just wait, will ya?
DA: WILL YOU DO IT OR TAKE THIS? [takes out her rifle]
Vendor: [petrified] Y-y-yes, please forgive me!
DA: HRR!
Vendor: *GULP!* [hurriedly gives DA's chocolate ice cream]
DA: HMPH! [snatches the ice cream]
Hey, you zombie! Do you want some?
RDvm: …
DA: …Okay then, JOIN ME NOW!
RDvm: …?
DA: You know, let's eat ice cream, the three of us! You thought I would do something else, don't you?
RDvm: …
DA: Well… [gets 2 more ice creams from the stand]
sea-salt for you!
RDvm: …? Sea-salt…?
DA: OF COURSE IT IS, DIDN'T I JUST SAY IT?
…Oh, YOU FINALLY TALKED AGAIN!
RDvm: …Hahaha…
DA: And, Onii-chan!
Löwemon: Get back here, the two of you! Before anybody else sees you!
DA: Calm down, will ya? Here's your sea-salt ice cream!
Löwemon: …
Why'd you picked this? Didn't I say that I NEVER liked this flavor?
DA: Umm… Seriously? I thought you were sick of eating that flavor of ice cream.
Löwemon: Sigh… I always told you that I never liked eating anything else other than STRAWBERRY!
Awkward silence came. DarkAkumon started at Löwemon like she was thinking of something mischievous…
DA: …Seriously, you LIKE strawberry?
Löwemon: Yes, why?
DA: Eh, that flavor sucks! Want Kiwi then?
Löwemon: Grr!
RDvm: …Ahahaha!
DA: …HE LAUGHED. HE LAUGHED!
RDvm: …
DA: …And he went silent again. Anyway, let's eat up!
Löwemon: Oh DA… Ugh…
-Digital World, Volcano field-
Nene was looking around for anything that can lead them to the Organization. She was kind of distracted by the heat though…
Kiriha stared blankly to the path and just walked as if he doesn't feel anything.
Nene: I can't find any leads to the evil organization… It may just be the heat, I think. How about you, Kiriha-kun?
Kiriha: [looks straight] …
Nene: Kiriha-kun? Are you listening?
Kiriha: Let's just walk, Nene.
Kiriha kept on staring straight while walking. He never even showed any signs that he's affected by the raging heat in the place.
Nene: (Maybe he's just thinking of something.)
Okay then, I understand.
Meanwhile, Takeru and Hikari Spirit Evolved to FighterAngemon and SereneAngewomon, for them to prepare if any attack against them may occur.
F.A: Any leads, Hikari-chan?
S.A: No, none at all. And that's weird… We've been walking for hours yet we don't find anything new. Don't you agree?
F.A: Hmm… yeah. Let's try looking around again. (Something's really fishy in here… Hope we could find it out soon enough.)
-Real World, The Trio's Hangout-
Despite DarkAkumon and Löwemon having fun with each other, RageDevimon had a lonely look on his face for some reason… He didn't eat his ice cream, and it was melting. The other two already had their ice cream done.
DA: AHAHAHA! Oh wait, why aren't you eating up? And what's about the long face?
RDvm: …
Löwemon: Can you tell us about it, RDvm? We're friends anyway.
RDvm: Tomodachi…?
Löwemon: Yes, and friends are supposed to help each other.
RDvm: …Friends…
DA: ENOUGH WITH ALL THE CHEEZINESS NOW! So what's your problem?
Löwemon: DA, don't be so rude to him. Remember, we're friends, for the 3rd time…
DA: HM!
RDvm: …I don't know if I can do this…
DA: Whaddaya mean?
RDvm: …I doubt myself. I… don't know if I could do this… I doubt my ability for this mission…
DA: Aww shucks, don't be such a BONEHEAD! You're even better than I am!
RDvm: …Really?
DA: Now get up and look into the bright side, YOU ZOMBIE!
RDvm: …
DA: And now the zombie went back to normal… Sigh…
Löwemon: I think he doesn't want you to call him names too much, DA. Or are you just ruining the mood?
DA: YOU'RE DESTROYING THE JOKE! ARGGH!
Löwemon: [giggles] Seriously, is that a joke?
DA: HRR!
Löwemon: …Just kidding. Hahaha!
DA: PFFT!
(But to be honest, I'm lucky enough to get through my latest mission… If it weren't for Onii-chan, I'd be thrown away like garbage!)
Löwemon: Anyway. Don't feel down RDvm. I have faith in you.
RDvm: Un. [licks ice cream]
Löwemon: How is it?
RDvm: …Sweet… yet salty. Weird, but nice…
DarkAkumon was gazing through the horizon. Nearby, a group of kids playing tag caught her sight. She observed them, and talked to herself.
DA: (Sheesh, why aren't we allowed to be like this in the Digital World? Why does the Human World only have to experience this? Can't we be just like this in our world? Why do we have to live in a time of war…)
Meanwhile, Taiki and co. went back to the park to find the Blue and former Black Generals. They tried their best to search for their friends but alas, there was not even a single clue in sight.
…Until something caught Akari's eye.
Taiki: Have you guys found anything?
Shoutmon: Nope, no sign of 'em.
Akari: Me neither.
Zenjirou: B-B-BUT! If we don't find them soon, Nene-san will…!
Shoutmon: C'mon, Zenjirou! Don't just say things like that; GO FIND HER!
Zenjirou: ROGER! FOR NENE-SAN! [darts around the place]
Shoutmon: Full speed ahead Zenjirou!
…Hehe, he fell for it!
Taiki: You know how Zenjirou does things for Nene, don't you?
Akari: Look at him go! Hahaha!
(Wait, who are those guys on that branch? Maybe they're dressing for Halloween? But Halloween's still months away…)
She looked at the odd-looking figures again, noticing their physical features.
One of them had a black tail, two big, black wings, a visor with dual horns on both sides and razor-sharp claws. It had short blonde hair with a cloth covering its mouth. Stored in its back was a long, sharp blade, which is part of a lance.
Akari: (Doesn't that one seem to be too scary to be real? Hmm, better look at the other one…)
The second figure had a very long body, and appears to be very tall for an average human. Most of its body is decorated with lion faces, such as its head, shoulder armor and more. Covered in grayish-back and yellow manes on some lion heads, its body is also covered with armor.
Sharp, red eyes suddenly pierced through Akari that her body moved involuntarily to the bushes from fear and surprise.
Akari: Eeep! (Sheesh, that was close! What up with those guys anyway? They're hardcore, alright…)
From behind the bushes, the Xros Heart member observed the final apparition. It was somehow more casually-dressed, but wields a handful of deadly weapons: a gun, two swords and a mini-bomb pack on its belt. Wearing a mask, it had red eyes like the lion creature, but bigger. Unlike the other two figures though, it looked more mischievous than scary or mysterious.
It wore all black and gray shades, but interestingly enough, 2 scarves on its left arm are shining with yellow and another one worn on its neck, which has a gentle pink color.
Akari: (They don't look like the average guys around here, do they? Maybe it's a good idea to tell this about Taiki.)
~ o ~ o ~
While Akari was running back towards Xros Heart, she stopped when she saw Taiki talking to Yuu.
Taiki: Yeah, a portal was there that time…
Yuu: Oh, Akari-san!
Akari: What's up? Anything you found out?
Yuu: We were talking about the moment before they went missing.
Taiki: Even though I was at the scene, I didn't get a vivid view of what actually happened. It was just too fast to happen. Luckily, Shoutmon saw the time of the scene, and he reported that he. Greymon and Tuwarmon saw Digital Airspace that sucked them in. For sure, they got in the Digital World for some reason…
Yuu: Damemon and I will try to look into where Nee-san and Kiriha-san went off.
Damemon: Leave it to us. Doing nothing is no good, dame!
"Digi Ninpo Bujin Henka!"
"Tuwarmon!"
Damemon shifted to his other form, Tuwarmon, and carried Yuu to the place.
Akari: Wait, you're heading that way?
Taiki: Why, Akari?
Akari: I just searched that place and I saw three shady figures on a tree!
Taiki: Maybe they're just humans going to a costume party, don't you think so?
Akari: That's what I thought at first too! Now go with me and see for yourself!
Taiki: M-matte-
Before Taiki even got to finish speaking, Akari grabbed his hand and dragged him hastily to the site.
Taiki: AKARI!
Akari: We have no time to lose!
After hearing his friends' words, RDvm finally had bright expectations in the future, even if some doubt was left in him. With that, he finished his sea-salt ice cream and stood up, energetic like never before. That day changed his life completely…
RDvm: …Arigatou, minna. Without you two… I'll never be able to believe in myself.
DA: And without us, you'll forever be a speechless zombie!
RDvm: !
The bushes rustled furiously. With the wind so hard, Löwemon can't help but feel uneasy, as the rustling can only be caused by a non-human creature.
Löwemon: (That girl… Maybe she's up to something. Something's gotta be around here. We can't stay any longer!)
DA: You okay? You look like you've just seen a ghost or something.
Löwemon: …Guys, we have to go. We had stayed too long in here already.
DA: (Oh really? You're lying…)
RDvm: (He's sensing something that could happen ahead. He just doesn't want to let others suspect us.)
Hai, let's go.
DA: Demo, I WANT MORE ICE CREA-
While DarkAkumon continued to prattle about her obsession, the jet-black lion warrior raised his right hand to his side, releasing dark energy that opened a portal to the Digital World on the spot!
DA: ARE YOU EVEN LISTENING?
RDvm: Let's go DA, you know that we don't have time for those now!
Löwemon quickly ran into the portal, running like there's no tomorrow. RageDevimon pushed DarkAkumon to go in to escape the place as soon as possible.
From the shrubs and bushes, Tuwarmon, carrying Yuu, noticed the strange trio trying to get into the portal they made. Unfortunately, the portal closed before he got to put his hand forward.
Tuwarmon: They got away! I knew they were Digimon, Yuu-sama. If I was faster. Gomenasai. Sorry, Yuu-sama.
Yuu: Oh no no, don't say that Tuwarmon! You did your best. At least we got a lead to how Nee-san and Kiriha-san got lost, right?
Tuwarmon: [changes back to Damemon] I understand, Yuu-sama. If I was slower, I'd make no good, dame!
Taiki and Akari were late to arrive at the scene, with both of them catching their breath from running. Luckily, they found Yuu and Damemon already there.
Akari: *gasp, gasp*… Darn, we're late again!
Taiki: What happened, Damemon, Yuu?
Damemon: We tried to be as fast as we could but they quickly sensed us, and escaped! It's no good, dame!
Yuu: Damemon also sensed those creatures to be Digimon. And guess what, they can open a portal to the Digital World themselves!
Taiki and Akari: EH? Opening a portal… by THEMSELVES?
Damemon: Yep, and it's kinda weird 'cause as far as I know, the passage between your world and ours was tightly secured, so any incident where you are brought in the Digital World will never happen by accident.
Yuu: That's what I knew too, so they might be connected to their disappearance somehow!
Taiki: I agree. We should make a plan to get in there in a way…
Shoutmon!
From a distance, Shoutmon went over with an exhausted Zenjirou behind the red Digimon. From the look in Shoutmon's eye, you can feel loads of anxiety for some reason…
Akari: Umm, Shoutmon, what's with the look?
Shoutmon: I… I…
Zenjirou nearly killed me for tricking him to run over the place like crazy!
Zenjirou: Why would you guys take advantage of my love for Nene-san at this time? I was serious! You'll pay for this, Kudou Taiki!
Taiki: Chill out Zenjirou, you could be of help next time.
Zenjirou: Hmph, then when would I help out?
Shoutmon: When my Generals says so, of course!
Taiki: We'll talk about this later. In the mean time, let's go home first!
All: Un!
And then the team separated ways in heading home. Three figures stayed and did their own plans however…
Greymon: I won't go home until I find Kiriha!
MailBirdramon: I'll go with you Greymon, since I'm worried of Kiriha too. I'll accompany you along the way.
Sparrowmon: I'll do everything for Nene, so don't dare leave me here without you!
Greymon: Great. Let's stay here until those creeps return again.
Sparrowmon: Probably, that's what Taiki thinks too.
MailBirdramon: This way we could get a higher chance of getting to the Digital World.
-Castle of Desolation,Löwemon's room-
From fatigue, DarkAkumon fell on her onii-chan's bed, nearly going to sleep. Nevertheless, she was still awake, staring at the other two Digimon.
DA: Hey, why would you cut off our first hangout with RDvm? It sucks!
Löwemon: There is someone who saw us. We can't afford to get caught and seen! You know the consequences if we didn't escape in due time!
RDvm: That someone… is a Digimon?
Löwemon: Yes, but there is someone else who saw us. A human girl. Most probably, she told her friends about us and called for reinforcements.
RDvm: Demo… Why so if the humans don't know about us Digimon?
Löwemon: She KNOWS about us. That thing that went to seize us was a Digimon. I'm sure that girl is affiliated with Digimon too. Also to add, the strong rustling of leaves caused by a human is improbable. It can be only caused by a non-human creature.
RDvm: I understand. If it weren't for you Löwemon-niisan, we would have been dragged into danger.
DA: But you guys don't just understand how I feel that time… [exaggeratedly cries in a corner]
Löwemon: …Who cares? [stares evilly]
RDvm: Indeed.
In laughter, RageDevimon didn't realize that his sharp tail moved involuntarily: up and down, like a happy and eager dog, if you would compare.
Feeling mischievous again, DarkAkumon thought of that moment as a chance to fight back. In a light and jokingly way, of course.
DA: WHY YOU!
She quickly ran from behind the devil Digimon, regardless of the fatigue her body felt minutes ago. Innocent of what's happening to him, RDvm tried to find where DA pulled his tail with so much force, causing him to break down and lose his calm posture!
RDvm: [jumps in the air] OW! W-what was that for?
DA: That's what you deserve for making fun of me, you dummy!
Löwemon: No, you both deserve it.
DA & RDvm: EH?
DA: …Oh wait, you're the one who started all this craziness!
Löwemon: Uhh… I'll catch you guys later!
DA: WHA-
RDvm: Hahaha…
-Digital World, Volcano field-
After countless hours of circling and walking around the place again and again, well, nothing changed a bit. Coming to a stop, Kiriha finally made up his mind and cleared up his thoughts.
Kiriha: [puts arm in front of Nene] Matte yo, Nene.
Nene: [stops on her tracks] Yes, Kiriha-kun? Finally thought something out?
Kiriha: Un. Remember the time when we were walking across the fiery field last time? Look into it again.
Nene: It was a very long road. Am I right?
Kiriha: Yes, but there's more to it. Look around you. What do you see?
Nene: We aren't done here, I suppose. A very big field indeed…
Before she were to continue speaking though, she noticed several familiar marks just around her.
They were their footprints, which show that they have gone through that way – many times!
Nene: …Eh? Aren't we going on circles in here? There are footprints of ours since we came in this place!
Kiriha: Precisely. No matter how long we walk, we keep on traveling back to where we came from. Strange…
Nene: We should know the twist about this place. What do you think, Kiriha-kun?
Kiriha: …Tsuyosa. We need power. Who knows; maybe the same trick Doumon did back then is the same one here.
Nene: You can do better than that! You don't have to be so reckless again.
Kiriha: Hmph… have it your way then.
-Castle of Desolation,Command Room-
In an unusually tranquil mood, Ritdracmon the commander assigned RDvm to his first and crucial mission. With a flap of his wings, he called on the Devil of Despair to his room.
"RageDevimon, I summon you forth! Come here A.S.A.P!"
RDvm: O-oh, Commander's calling me now for my mission. Later guys!
DA: DON'T BE SUCH A BONEHEAD, OKAY?
Löwemon: You can do it. Just believe in yourself, trust me.
RDvm: Arigato. I'll be on my way now.
~ o ~ o ~
Ritdracmon was sitting on his seat, patiently waiting for the newbie Digimon to come.
After some minutes, the Devil Digimon arrived at the scene. You can't tell how he feels since his face is covered with a cloth and visor, but definitely you can see his determination in the way he stands.
Ritdracmon: Mmm… So you're the newbie going to undergo a mission to prove your worth, eh? Very well.
RDvm: Y-yes, Commander Ritdracmon.
Please continue.
Ritdracmon: With the new threats appearing recently, we ought to see how well you fare for these missions about stopping the side of Light to let their unjust beliefs prevail. Also, this is a test of your worth in the Organization.
RDvm: Naruhodo… What are exactly my objectives in this mission?
Ritdracmon: Simple.
Fight and defeat the Legendary Warriors.
RDvm: (E-eh? B-but, I'm still new for this!)
Demo-
Ritdracmon: "But"? Do you want to live, or not?
RDvm: H-hai, wakarimashita…
With a heavy feeling yet again, RageDevimon went outside the room, starting to prepare for his mission.
-Castle of Desolation, Castle Grounds-
As the side of Darkness of the Digital World never had daytime, the two moons and the stars of the alternate world glittered in the dark; a peaceful sight. Despite how the heavens look though, the land looks so ravaged from the wars.
The Another Side's castle, floting in the air, is covered by a barrier which only members can see through it and pass through it. Standing at both sides of the gate are two KnightChessmons, which are both black. Since the Org. already devastated the other castle (from the side of Light) long ago, they expected more foes to find and attack their headquarters, thirsty for revenge. With this smart prediction, they prepared lots of air, land and even water troops hidden behind those gates, ready to counterattack. Apparently, this tactic was established by a tactician Digimon who was once part of a war before.
Seen flying from above was the anxious RDvm, with his hands holding the Lance of Despair, shaking in fear.
RDvm: (Defeat them? But no one ever accomplished that from anyone of us…)
He stopped, having demur and thought over things again. Before passing the gate, some voices echoed in his head.
"You're even better than I am!"
"You can do it. Just believe in yourself, trust me."
RDvm: (…)
(They believe in me. They expect me to do my best. I can't stop now… This is the only chance that I could prove myself in the Organization.
For everyone…)
He cleared up his doubts before finally going out of the gates. The KnightChessmons saw him, and granted him access to go out. With a slam of the floor with their joust in unison, the barrier opened, and closed just after RageDevimon flew out to go to his destination.
It was time for RageDevimon to show his abilities and put himself to the test, and mission at the same time. Knowing that the foes he's about to face are the legendary Angel Warriors and the Victory Duo, will he truly be able to accomplish his task? On the warriors' side, will they be able to defeat this new member of the Another Side? Also, the Lieutenant is about to share a secret to his trusted friends. Learn what is his secret about and who's going to prevail in the next chapter; "The Devil of Despair!" Löwemon's Secret"!
Jikkai wo hottokenai!
Naruhodo – I understand
Tsuyosa – strength
Tomodachi - Friend
DA: I was really BORED waiting for this chapter to finish -_-"
RDvm: Well I think our author was enjoying Xros Wars too much, right?
Me: Indeed WHAHAHAHAHA! Well it's gonna end when September ends too… T_T
DA: But wait, Season 7 IS "Xros Wars 02" right? Why would you feel sad? :P
RDvm: I know it; Kiriha & Nene aren't gonna be main characters this time around… again.
Me: T_T
RDvm: At least there's Yuu! And those two Generals might appear every once in a while like the Adventure CCs in 02, right?
Me: Yep! Anyway I haven't updated for a long time… Reading my A/N again, I think I started this chapter since the Gravimon arc aired (or even before it aired; Olegmon arc, maybe? xD)! Well probably I was waiting for Kiriha-kun's whole past to be revealed… And knowing Xros Wars' ending will help too since this fic is set post-Xros Wars, and is also during the 1-year gap between Season 6 and Season 7 (Toki wo Kakeru Shounen Hantaa-tachi) ;)
See you guys next chapter! =D
(Apparently part of it is already typed but I had to cut this chapter since it's getting long… xD)