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Digimon Tamers Crimson Episode 30: The Legend of Falchion
Simon and co. were following Impmon through the canyon area of the Digital World which then led into the biggest city in the Digital World... The Hub Zone. "Wow! I can't believe how much this place changed!" Taiki commented while the others stared in amazement at the sprawling city that surrounds them. "Guilmon... You said that this area used to be a bunch of ruins, correct?" Simon asks Guilmon who just as amazed as Simon nods in response. Renamon adds in "I never imagined that this city would be so... Futuristic..." Impmon not so shocked then says "Stop starin' slack jawed, and let's go already!" Simon and the other's shook their heads and just followed Impmon to get back on track. They walk towards what appears to be an old house with smoke fuming from the chimney and Simon comments "Well, judging by the appearance, I'd say we're here." Impmon turns around and responds sarcastically "Whatever gave you that idea?" Nia then says "Impmon, we're not here for sarcasm." Impmon responds "Right, sorry about that. This is where we can get you new weapons." Taichi raises a hand and asks "So how'd you even know about this place to begin with?" Shoutmon then adds "Yeah! I mean, you were pretty ambiguous the whole walk." Taiki says to Shoutmon "You need to lay off of him! He probably didn't want to talk about it okay? Geez, Shoutmon!"
Impmon raised a hand to Taiki and said "No... It's okay. After all, the only reason I know these mons is... Because I didn't do something that I'm very proud of." Impmon then opened the door for everybody. However, Greymon had to be stored in the Xros Loader due to his immense size. They were all greeted by a small robotic Digimon with two long mechanical arms, small robotic legs and claws on the bottom, a clear cylinder on his head which shows his various gears that run him, and some robotic eyes and sharp teeth on his face. "I didn't think that Digimon needed us again. Wait a second... You look familiar, Imp!" The robotic Digimon said glaring at Impmon. Ken got out his Digivice and scanned the small Digimon. "Datamon, Virus Type, Ultimate Level. Attacks are: Plug Bomb and Data Crusher." Ken said quoting his Digivice. Datamon responded to that by saying "I don't do a whole lot of fighting, but I am trying to help my boss here. Now tell me Imp! Who are you exactly!?" Impmon was about to respond, though a much larger figure appeared. He was a large Digimon with eight red arms, what appear to be work pants, footwear that exposed two large toes, and what appeared to be a humanoid looking man breathing through an oxygen mask within a large fishbowl. "Datamon! Who are these visitors that you have allowed in this place!?" The figure said to Datamon who sounded intimidated by this mon's voice. "Sir, I-I-I just... Wanted to um-um-um see if these guys were... Legitimate." Datamon said twidiling his fingers.
Henry then scanned the figure with his Digivice. "Vulcanusmon, Data Type, Mega Level. Attacks are: Pinpoint Weapon Works, Appropriate Works and Bomber Art." Henry said quoting his Digivice. "I've seen Xros Heart's battles somewhat often, but I'm not familiar with the other nine. So tell me... Who are all of you?" Vulcanusmon asked and Simon said "My name is Simon Ackerman, and these are Guilmon, Henry, Terriermon, Rika, Renamon, Nia, Impmon, Suzie, Lopmon, Daisuke, V-Mon, Hikari, Gatomon, Ken, Wormmon, Takeru and Patamon. Together, we're known as the Digimon Tamers. Although you might know me as the Shadow Tamer." Vulcanusmon looked closely at Simon and said "Your name is either a beacon of hope for Digimon... Or a warning to those who try to take over the Human World." Simon casually responded "Can't it be both?" Vulcanusmon answers Simon "Perhaps, but most Digimon should keep their eye out on you." He then walks over to Impmon whom Datamon keeps pointing to and examines him. "So, Beelzemon... What have you come back here for? Wasn't threatening my apprentice enough for you?" Nia then stands in front of Impmon and said "You're one of the olympus mons... Right?" Vulcanusmon looks at this girl and says "Yes I am. What of it?" Nia then asks "Are you trying to threaten my partner whom doesn't even look like Beezlemon!?" Vulcanusmon then looks down at Impmon and then responds to Nia "I would assume that he's threatened you to be his Tamer. Correct?" Nia shook her head and answered "I chose to be his Tamer. I want to help him with his quest that he started with Leomon." Vulcanusmon looks back at Impmon and sees something different in him.
"Your Tamer appears to be telling the truth." He said to Impmon who responds "Yeah, it's taken me quite some time to realize that... I shouldn't run away from my issues. But rather face them head on, despite the consequences." Vulcanusmon looks around to see the friends that Impmon was with. "I guess that you did find what you actually were seeking out huh?" Vulcanusmon asks Impmon who thinks for a bit and answers "I guess I do now. All I truly did want... Were friends. Although, it was this incarnation that gave that desire." Vulcanusmon looked over at Datamon who was pretty confused by this change. "Now I have to ask Impmon... Why are you even here?" Vulcanusmon asked Impmon who responded "My Tamer and her boyfriend here need new weapons." Datamon then asked "And why on earth should I even bother to make weapons for you!?" Shoutmon responded to Datamon instead of Impmon "How about the matter of life or death!?" Datamon was just about to mock Shoutmon until Vulcanusmon silenced him. "Datamon, you must understand that... If we cannot change our ways, then we aren't better than the previous Beelzemon. Just give them the benefit of the doubt understood?" He asked Datamon who saluted Vulcanusmon and said "Yes sir! I'll get started on the girl's weapon." Datamon walks up to Nia and asks "What type of weapon do you use?" Nia responds "I normally would use pistols... But I can also handle snipers and single barrel shotguns." Datamon ponders this choice of weaponry and then comes up with a brilliant idea. "Impmon, just remember I'm doing this for your Tamer understand? Nothing for you!" Impmon responds to Datamon's question "Eh, I'm okay with that. Besides, she needs this more than I do." Datamon then gets to work with the material needed for the weapon.
Vulcanusmon then has Simon follow him down a secret doorway. Simon looks back at the others and comments "I guess stairs are meant to be a build-up these days... Wish me luck!" He then walked down the stairs and the door closed behind him. Guilmon meanwhile was sniffing a scent that was surprisingly familiar to him. He kept on getting closer to the source and eventually found a large metal dragon-like machine that appeared to be sleeping. Guilmon poked the machine, only for it to wake up and scan his surroundings. "Vulcanusmon doesn't appear to be around, so I'm not going for a daily inspection... But what's going on around here?" The machine asked. However, he didn't notice that everyone in the room heard his voice. And were shocked by where it came from... Except for Datamon who was too focused on his work. "Did that thing just talk?" Takeru asked and the machine responded "Yes, indeed. I am very capable of speech human." Hikari then asked the Machine "What exactly are you?" The machine responded "I am a mount to a member of the royal knights, whom I've been seeking out to this very day. As for my name, I was named Grani." Impmon walks up to Grani and says "If you're looking for your Royal Knight... He's right over there." Grani then turns to face Guilmon and scans him. "You may not have the form of my master... But, my scans indicate that you are indeed my master." Guilmon looks down in shame and says "You must be disappointed in me. All this time searching for me was wasted. And now, you're stuck here doing nothing but getting inspected." Grani responds to Guilmon "I could never be ashamed of you master. Besides, you are the one whom I swore my loyalty to. And I'll always be your friend." Guilmon then looked back at Grani and nuzzled against his head. Gatomon went up to Impmon and asked "So Guilmon was a Royal Knight?" Impmon casually responds "Yep! He used to known as Gallantmon."
Gatomon then looks back at Guilmon and thinks "So I guess all that fighting experience wasn't just for show." Renamon approaches Grani and asks "So how did you get here anyway?" Grani answered "I wandered throughout the Digital World trying to find any form of proof he was still alive. However, I ended up overheating my core and I ended shutting down. When I woke up after the crash landing, I found out that not only was I within Vulcanusmon's prescense. But I also find out that... I now carry within my core, the spirit of the Legendary Warrior of Ice. That Digimon's power is what's preventing my core from overheating. Although, Datamon likes to make certain... Modifications to my body." Datamon did not respond to Grani's statement as he was still focusing on his work. "Is there anything else you would like to know kitsune? Or would my master like to ask me anything?" Renamon wasn't really offended by the name that Grani called her since well... She's a fox so it made sense. V-Mon goes up to Grani and asks "Do you remember me Grani?" Grani then scans V-Mon and detects another Royal Knights within him. "Yes, my scannings indicate that you and Wormmon over there, are Imperialdramon. It would seem that my master's closest ally has now followed him." Renamon and the others besides Guilmon were pretty shocked by that revelation. Daisuke approached V-Mon and asked "So you knew Guilmon before we even met him?" V-Mon nodded and responded "Well, me and Wormmon did used to lead him until the incident." Daisuke then asked "What incident?" V-Mon and Guilmon turned to face the rest of the Tamers, Generals and Digimon besides Nia and Impmon whom already heard the story gathered around the two. "It all started the day I joined the Royal Knights..." Guilmon started to explain the story behind the Royal Knights.
Meanwhile with Simon and Vulcanusmon...
"I apologize for my behavoir towards your friends." Vulcanusmon said still leading Simon who responded "It's alright, but I feel like for now we shouldn't try to spark any fires between us." Vulcansumon nodded to Simon and continued down towards the room he was leading him to. "Here we are Shadow Tamer. This room holds the most powerful sword I have ever forged. Back in the days when our worlds were one and the same, I forged this powerful sword for the household of Ylisse. However, since our worlds have separated, the sword appears to no longer have a purpose in the world. So, I have left it here for a new chosen wielder. The sword's name in question: Falchion." Simon looked at the sword in the pedastol. It had a red grip with a golden pommel. The Crossguard was golden and appeared to have a hole in the rainguard that was shaped similarly to the Brand of the Exalt. The blade had a golden fuller and had two silver edges. Simon went to try and grip the blade with his right hand. When he tried to pull it out... He struggled with the blade that just would not come out. "Normally you would need one of two requirements. First, you must be a leader with a strong resolve. Second, you'd need the brand of the exalt. Which I'm afraid you do not have." Vulcanusmon said so matter of factly. Simon then tried adding his other hand to the mix... Only for the sword to burn his left hand suddenly. "Dammit! Well, I guess this sword really hates dragons." Simon said remembering who gave him the hazard's power in the first place. Vulcanusmon looked at Simon's hand which slowly healed him from the burn. "So, you've carried the hazard with you child? Now I know for sure that you can't hope to lift that blade. Megidramon may be a one of the four great Dragons. But even his power won't be enough for this blade.
Simon's hand finally healed from his burn and he proceeded to activate the Hazard Armor. Vulcanusmon looked at Simon's new form and said "Like I told you, the blade will reject your power. No matter how much you power up, You can't hope to pull the sword out!" Simon then gripped the blade with both hands and gritting his teeth in pain, tried pulling the blade out. The blade tried burning him on not just his hand... But also parts of his body. "You think this hurts me!? This! Is! Nothing! Compared to what me and my friends have gone through! I don't care if I'm not royalty! All I require! To help my friends is... YOUR POWER!" Simon yelled in pain at the sword which kept on burning him and his armor. However, the blade started to move out of the pedastol which got Vulcanusmon's attention. And then, the blade... Was eventually pulled out. Simon held the blade in his right hand with little effort, Despite the fight the blade was putting up. Simon then tried putting his left hand on the blade. But surprisingly... The blade didn't singe his hand. Simon's burns were healed by the Hazard's power and the armor regenerated itself. Vulcanusmon was somewhat surprised to see that Simon pulled out Falchion despite his injuries. "You must be a confident leader, if the sword chose you." Simon looked over at Vulcanusmon and responded "I'm not really all that confident to be honest. But I do think that maybe there is something about me that is confident." Vulcanusmon nodded and then escorted Simon back up those same stairs they came down from. When Simon and Vulcanusmon made it back to the others they noticed that V-Mon and Guilmon were telling an important story. "Aw Dammit, I missed storytime." Simon said to the other Tamers who turned to face their "fearless" leader. Guilmon goes up to Simon and drag him to see Grani whom scans Simon to detect a hazard symbol on his left hand.
Datamon then turns to show the product of his time. "Now then Miss Nia, I believe these are the right weapons for you." Datamon said presenting Nia with two large pistols. One was like an average pistol, only the frame and ejector port were quite longer than a normal pistol. It was silver and came loaded with silver bullets that had explosives tips. However, the other gun had a much thicker frame and ejector port. This one was an iron black color, and it came with rounds that were also cased in silver but this time with mercury tips. "Since these guns were made in the digital world, I'd say that they can hold who knows how many rounds. So... I hope these are to your liking." Nia picks up both guns and holds them quite easily in both hands. Nia then decides to head outside and test the weapons out. Datamon, Vulcanusmon, Impmon, Simon and Guilmon all followed her to see how she'll handle the guns. Luckily outside of Vulcanusmon's small facility, was a target practice area. She released the safety on the silver gun and shot at least three rounds while barely feeling any recoil from the guns. Nia then released the safety on the black gun and shot the same amount, while piercing through more than just the targets. To say that Datamon was flabbergasted, would be an understatement. Never in his whole life did he see a human wield such heavy pistols, like it was practically nothing. Impmon then waved a hand in front of Datamon to snap him out of his trance. "Eh, I guess first time witnesses are always the hardest, am I right Simon?" Impmon tried asking Simon who was busy practice swinging his sword. Simon felt like he was truly getting his flow back, though he still felt mournful for his previous weapon... He still carried on, like the previous wielder would have wanted.
Guilmon walked up to Simon noticing the sword practicing and asked "Simon, how were you able to even wield Falchion?" Simon thought about the answer and responded "Falchion would accept a confident leader or royalty." However he placed the sword into the ground which Guilmon picked up while his eyes were closed during his explanation. "And as such I firmly believe that I can-" Simon was interrupted by the sight of Guilmon holding the sword effortlessly in his mouth. "How are you doing that?" Simon asked Guilmon who shrugged in response and started swinging the sword around with his mouth. Simon then thought about the old days when Guilmon would try to beat him in swordplay with the wooden swords. Of course, Simon won all of those battles. But Guilmon insisted on trying to keep up with his Tamer in just about every respect, whether it'd be martial arts, video games, stealth or even swordplay. Guilmon then brought Falchion back to Simon and said "Sorry if there's spit on it." Simon grabs the sword with his right hand and responds "It's okay Guilmon, besides... I'd like to think of it as me getting closer to you." Guilmon laughed a little bit at Simon's statement but then notices a new scent has entered the area. "Simon! Above you!" Guilmon said to Simon who was looking up at the cloaked figure. "I guess things are going as they should. However, this presents a problem..." Simon then points Falchion at the figure and asks "Who are you? If you want to avoid a fight, I suggest that you take off that cloak!" The figure says nothing and gestures Simon to follow him. Simon aggrees to do so, but Vulcanusmon throws Simon a scabbard for Falchion. "A sword will get rusty if it has no place to rest. Even though it may not break, you do well to take care of it. Understood?" Vulcanusmon said to Simon who nodded and said "I will. That I can gurantee you." He then followed the figure out of the city limits of the hub zone, and into what appeared to be... A grassy field.
"Y'know... I never got to thank you." Simon started and the figure responded "For what exactly?" Simon then answered "For saving Nia. She is indebted to you. However... Just because of that, doesn't mean that I will hold back. I'm just going to use my own strength this time." The figure was amused by Simon and said "You're not even going to consider using the hazard on me?" Simon nodded in confirmation and pulled out Falchion. He spun the sword vertically a few times before getting into a two handed sword stance. The figure pulled out a very similar looking sword wrapped in black bandages, and took a similar stance to Simon. Simon looked at the sword and asked "That sword looks awfully familiar... Where'd you get that?" The figure didn't say a word to Simon who then said "There's no way..." Simon and the figure clashed swords and met each others blows with equal force. But then after a powerful blow from Simon was blocked by the figure he asked "Who taught you how to fight like that!?" The figure got somewhat angry, jumped into the air for a jump strike and responded "My father!" However, Simon moved out of the way before the attack could hit. They then looked at one another and circled each other. "So then kid... Who's your father?" Simon asked and the figure responded "I've already said too much. If I talk any further then... There goes my plan." Simon then says "You do know that if I win this battle, I'm taking that cloak off right?" The figure didn't answer Simon's question but then charged at him again. "Okay, so be it. Here's my A-game." Simon then parried the figure's strike with quite a bit more strength. Though they then kept going for quite a while. Simon then knocked the figure's sword out his hand and pinned his arms down using his legs. Simon then pointed the sword at the figure's neck and said "Good effort, just need a little more practice okay?" Simon then got off the figure's hands and helped him up. The figure then removed his cloak revealing what appeared to be... A cyan haired boy with regular blue eyes and he seemed to be in a blue renaissance outfit.
He also had goggles on his head which seemed to have a yellow strap, instead of Simon's red strapped goggles. "Well, you don't appear to be anyone I know so... Thank you... For saving Nia's life kid. I'll just be going back to ther others okay?" Simon said to the boy who responded "Right, I'll see you around Ackerman!" He then ran off into another direction. Simon then turned to see all of his friends who followed him here except for Guilmon. "Is Guilmon saying bye to Grani?" Simon asked Henry who nodded in confirmation. Guilmon turned up later and said to Simon "Grani told me that, when I regain my lost power... Is when he'll rejoin us." Simon then patted Guilmon on the head and said "Well, I guess now all that's left... Is getting to Vamdemon and kicking his ass." Taiki approached Simon and said "If it's alright with you... This is where we split up." Simon was about to ask why only for Shoutmon to answer "Look, it's not a selfish suggestion by me or Agumon. It's just that... We figured that we should try and cover you guys while you head for Vamdemon's castle alright?" Simon nodded in response to Shoutmon's question and Kiriha walked up to Simon and said "If that's Falchion then I suggest you take this." Simon looks at the gemstone that Kiriha handed him and responded "So I'm guessing this'll be important later on?" Kiriha nods in confirmation and Simon shakes Kiriha's hand before they depart. The other Tamers shook hands with the Generals. But Taichi on the other hand, looked at Hikari and Daisuke. He asked Daisuke "You know that I'm putting my trust in you to protect her alright?" Daisuke saluted Taichi and said "Sir yes Sir!" Taichi then approached Hikari and gave her a hug before leaving "Now take care of yourself, okay Hikari?" Taichi says to Hikari who responded "Same to you Big Brother!" The Digimon also said goodbye to each other, and on the same grassy fields... They went on their separate ways...
Meanwhile at Vamdemon's castle...
Daemon was in a separate corridor within the castle obviously enraged by his most recent loss. "Ackerman will pay for killing Duskmon! But still more importantly, I have no information regarding him and now he's come to posess the weapon that could ruin everything!" Daemon said to himself while trying to recompose himself considering the situation. "I need some kind of emotional weakness! I need to assemble my new squad before I even think to attack him! But for now, I need a way to separate him from the rest of the group." Daemon continued before starting to think about a method to defeat Simon. "Perhaps I, could be of assistance Lord Daemon?" A newcomer who looked like a tree with a bush-like moustache, black and red eyes, and roots to walk on. "Ah, of course! Cherrymon! How could I let you fly over my head!" Daemon said to Cherrymon who responded "Well what can I say? I guess you were probably saving the best tactic for last!" Daemon went up to Cherrymon and said "Well right now, I need you to use your illusion mist to keep the other Tamers and their Digimon separated from the Shadow Tamer. But! Know that you might not survive this mission. I am counting on you while I gather my squad members... Understood!" Cherrymon bows in respect to Daemon and says "But of course... I always figured that one day I'd finally kick the bucket. After all, I'm a bit of a withering tree after all." Daemon responded "...Fair enough. Now find the Digimon Tamers and impede their progress!" Cherrymon saluted Daemon and walked out of the corridor before heading out into the Digital World to search for Simon and the Digimon Tamers. "Excellent, once we separate Simon from the Tamers our victory can be assured! And soon... The human world, will be ours for the taking. What say you Yggdrasil!? Is this good enough of a plan for you!" Daemon said before laughing maniacally. However, he didn't notice that Reapermon was watching him in the shadows...
Reapermon went back to report to Vamdemon about the recent developments. "My Lord Count... It seems that Daemon has decided to once again impede the Digimon Tamers... Shall I warn them?" Reapermon asks Vamdemon who responds "No... Besides... It's better this way. That means either way... One opposition will be annihilated and one goal will be closer to fulfillment." Reapermon thinks about this for a minute and then responds "But of course My Lord. So how do you think the Tamers will get here then?" Vamdemon thinks about Reapermon's question and answers "I believe that they'll find the true power needed for defeating mons like him. Though it's not just in Falchion. But rather the wielder and his friends. Overall... I'd say Daemon's attempt will go very... Poorly." Reapermon goes out to get two things. One is another bowl of Lemons for Vamdemon. The other is, a stack of papers and a pen. "Ah, thank you Reapermon. I guess that I might as well get started on Daemon's Eulogy. But I don't think I needed a whole stack of papers Reapermon." Reapermon responded to Vamdemon's statement "My apologies, I should have known that it'd be a short one. Though I do have to wonder... How did you figure this whole thing out?" Vamdemon took a break from writing Daemon's Eulogy and responded "Wrath may not be the deadliest sin. Though depending on who has that much wrath... It can be either very powerful or very harmful." Reapermon then knew what Vamdemon was talking about and then said "I understand now. But what about the Tamers? They seem to have been acquainted with Xros Heart..." Vamdemon laughs for a bit and responds "...Let them come. All of them! I can't wait to see what exactly all this strength amounts to!" He then laughed even more into the sky...
Daemon has sent his newest agent! But, can it really separate the Digimon Tamers? How Simon and the others find their way through the next zone? And what will be on Daemon's eulogy? Find out, next time, On Digimon Tamers Crimson!