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Digimon Tamers Crimson Episode 38: How to Out-Gambit someone...
Daisuke and Ken were in what appeared to be... Another section of the forest area. Although here, they seemed to be walking around with Paildramon hoping to find someone. "Simon! You there!?" Daisuke yelled in the hopes of finding their leader. "Davis, we've been wandering around these woods for a few hours now... I don't think we're gonna find Simon... Or anyone else for that matter." Ken responded to Daisuke who gave him a bit of an angry look. Paildramon looks at the two and says "Ken, we can't lose faith in Simon, nor the others. So all we can do now is hope we can find them and get out of this loop." Daisuke stops before Ken and asks "So wait... We've been stuck walking in circles just because it's a loop?" Ken starts to think about this and says "I think maybe our opponent has this all planned out or something." Paildramon after hearing this asks "So what do you think we should do Ken?" Ken starts to ponder their plan of attack while Daisuke notices someone watching them outside the path. "Hey, Kid! I remember you!" The mystery kid heard Daisuke's yells and didn't know if he should approach them or not. "You go on. I'll stick to the shadows until you absolutely need me." The mysterious Digimon told him before he approached Daisuke and Ken.
"Can I help you two?" Mystery kid asked Daisuke who responded "Me and Ken are currently stuck in this loop, that is likely caused by a Digimon or something... Do you know what we should do?" The boy knew that walking over to Daisuke would cause him to be stuck as well. But then again, perhaps this was his intention. "Well, the only thing we can do... Is to wait until the Digimon shows up. Otherwise... We'll never get out of here at all. And our constant walking will likely create a rut in the ground following a set pathway." The boy said to Daisuke. Ken turned around and approached the kid before asking "All I've got is one question... Who are you exactly?" The boy thought long and hard about a name he could use that isn't his real name. If they knew that his name was Takato... Then they would tell Simon. So he thought of a different name. "It's Shinta, nice to meet you." Takato said hoping they wouldn't be too skeptical about it. "Well Shinta, my name's Daisuke, this is Ken and Paildramon." Daisuke said shaking Takato's hand and introducing himself along with Ken and Paildramon. "Well, at least with the three of us... We can come up with a strategy to beat this one." Ken said before having Takato and Daisuke sit down nearby him. "So in theory, whoever created this loop clearly wanted us to wear ourselves down before killing us. But the problem is... What happens when he finds out we're not walking?" Ken asked the two beside him.
Daisuke thought about this and suggested "Well, maybe he'd come to us with an army strong enough to fight Paildramon." Takato then added "I guess you'll need me after all." Ken looked at Takato skeptically... Until Takato pulled out what used to be a wrapped up version of Falchion. "I think I could assist in taking down whatever comes at us." Takato said. Paildramon looked down at the group and said "Well, I'm willing to bet whomever we're going up against won't be a pushover for me or Shinta... So we're gonna need to save our energy for the real enemy." They all nodded in agreement with that plan. "In case we need some more back up... My friend in the woods will help us, if need be." The mysterious Digimon heard Takato loud and clear. "Way to not involve me Takato. Next thing you know, he'll tell them about the future and whatnot. Although, I know he won't have me show up unless it's absolutely necessary... Or when the important one finds out the truth. How long that will take... I'll give it probably a few years maybe." After a little while Ken told them what the plan of attack was, since they decided to play the waiting game with their opponent. "So are we all clear on the plan of attack?" Ken asked the group who nodded in response. "Then get into positions! I'll give the signal to initiate the attack." Ken said before he started running around the loop. Daisuke and Takato got onto Paildramon. Meanwhile the mysterious Digimon waited for Takato's signal before he would strike.
A little later and Ken seems to have worn himself out. "That... Should do it... Now where's that Digimon?" Ken asked while panting. Suddenly a bunch of Musyamon and Karatenmon appeared, surrounding the Tamer. However, the biggest threat... Was the one who appeared right in front of Ken. "So, you decided to give yourself up? Just to protect your fellow Tamer eh?" The mysterious Digimon asked. He appeared to be a bigger samurai than the Musyamon... Only he had a mask that covered his whole face and he wore black armor. However, one thing Ken noticed... Was the large Katana that he carried around. Ken was able to catch his breath and asked "So, you think you're compensating for something?" The samurai Digimon was confused and responded "I fail to see your point... Considering Digimon are genderless that is..." Ken later got out his Digivice to analyze the new Digimon "Tactimon, Virus Type, Mega Level. Attacks are: Earth Shaker, Tectonic Tremor, Earth Hammer, San-no-Tachi Kai: Chitsuikaku, Ultimate Tactic, Go-no-Tachi, Mu-no-Tachi, Primary Tactic, Penetrating Blast, Hoshiwari, and Tenshukaku." Ken said quoting his Digivice... Also noticing a large amount of attacks this Digimon is capable of. "You flatter me with your analysis Ken Ichijouji. However, there's one thing that you must understand... I won't need all of my attacks to defeat you, or your pitiful friends. Since, all you can do is cower before me... As I cut you down... Bit, by bit."
Ken smirked at Tactimon's arrogance and said "Well, how are you gonna do all this, if you don't have any forces to keep us boxed in? Now guys!" Daisuke and Paildramon came from the top of the trees and took out all of the Digimon surrounding Ken. Takato then pulled out Falchion, as though to try and challenge Tactimon. "So, you destroyed most of DarkKnightmon's army. Not exactly a big deal... Considering they were mere champion level Digimon." Daisuke confused asked "Those belong to DarkKnightmon? I guess he must not care for his own forces then, huh?" Takato turned to Daisuke and said "I wouldn't suggest underestimating him at this point Davis." Daisuke raised an eyebrow and thought "How does Shinta know my nickname? Meh, doesn't matter. We just have to focus on winning this battle!" Tactimon held out his sword and said "Before I kill all of you... Allow me a demonstration of my sword's destructive power!" He begins to pull out the katana from his sheath and makes a downward slice aimed between Daisuke, Ken, Paildramon and Takato. They all got out the way... Only for the ground to suddenly split in two between the four of them. Instead of being afraid of Tactimon's blade, the Tamers were angry at Tactimon for destroying a part of the Digital World's ecosystem. Paildramon then put energy into the wrist spikes and charged at Tactimon. "Sting Strike!" Paildramon said while striking multiple times at Tactimon... Only for his speed to outclass Paildramon in terms of strikes. Paildramon ended up injured in quite a few places and was worn out by his attack against Tactimon.
"It's a shame all that power, gone to waste on a mere Digimon such as you." Tactimon said condescending Paildramon who responded "Cable Catcher!" Before restraining Tactimon with claws on wires. He then charges a ball of electricity to attack Tactimon. "Electric... Bolt!" He said firing the attack at Tactimon. He then pulled his claws back away from where Tactimon stood. However, when the smoke cleared... Tactimon seemed to have taken no damage, whatsoever. "Good tactic... Just not the right Digimon for the job." Tactimon then took a few slices at Paildramon who was powerless to defend himself from the attack. He then de-evolved back into V-Mon and Wormmon. "V-Mon! You okay buddy?" Daisuke asked worried about V-Mon. "I'm fine Daishuke... But Wormmon... Is he okay?" V-Mon asked concerned about his friend/Jogress partner. Ken looked at Daisuke and said "Wormmon is alright... He's just resting right now." Daisuke gave a sigh of relief... Only for that relief to be countered by the sight of Tactimon standing over them, with no way to defend themselves from the powerful Digimon. Takato then stood in between Tactimon and the two other Tamers. "If you wanna kill them, you'll have to go through me!" Takato said pointing his parallel falchion at Tactimon, who responded "Alright foolish human... I'll accept your challenge. Come on then, Human!" Takato swung at Tactimon, only for him to not have as much luck as Paildramon. Takato was then punched in the gut which sent him flying into a tree.
V-Mon stood in front of his Tamer poised to fight Tactimon. He said to his Tamer "Daishuke... It's time for you to find a way out. I'll take out thish bozo." Wormmon got next to V-Mon and said to Ken "Ken, I feel that you should run as well. Your parents want you home, and I'm not gonna let them down now!" Tactimon pointed his sword at the group of four and said "So, I'm assuming this is the whole "I'll hold him off while you run part" Correct? Well, unfortunately the only way to leave this forest's barrier... Is to defeat me! And without a single mega level Digimon here, who could possibly stop me huh?!" Tactimon then began to laugh in arrogance... But then a yellow blur rammed into his torso. "I swear, my Tamer is just as reckless as ever. You guys okay?" The yellow Digimon asked Daisuke and co. "We're fine but... Why do you look like Guilmon?" Daisuke asked the Digimon who responded "It's complicated. But for now, how about I hold him off, while you two figure out a way to evolve to mega level!" Daisuke and Ken were confused by the yellow Guilmon's words but didn't respond, since it was already charging directly at Tactimon again. "And he calls me reckless." Takato says before pulling out a blue card to evolve his Guilmon.
Card Slash! Super Evolution Activate!
SUPER EVOLUTION._
Guilmon Evolve To... Growlmon!
Growlmon Super Evolve To... WarGrowlmon!
The yellow WarGrowlmon rammed into Tactimon who tried to hold back this new contender. "So, it looks someone else decided to join our little circle eh?" Tactimon asked WarGrowlmon. The cyborg dragon responded "All I came here to do... Is protect my Tamer and his new friends! If that's too much to ask then die already!" Tactimon merely sheathed his sword for a moment, and then made a single fast stroke with his blade, that turned out to be several strikes at once. WarGrowlmon felt his armor getting damaged by his attacks. "Dammit! This guy's blade... It's so powerful. I'm not sure how much more punishment this armor can take!" WarGrowlmon thought to himself. He looked at the others and thought "No matter! As long as this bastard goes down and my Tamer is alive... It'll be worth some pain!" WarGrowlmon then roared at Tactimon who laughed at his defiance. "If you're gonna be a wild beast, then let's see all of your power!" The two charged at one another to continue their fight. Meanwhile, Daisuke and Ken seemed to be thinking about how they could evolve to mega level. "What if we try believing Ken?" Daisuke suggested. "Believing in what?" Ken asked Daisuke who answered "We believe in not only ourselves... But also our Digimon, and our friends. Believe that we can conquer this challenge, and that they can conquer their challenges!" Ken thought about what Daisuke said and responded "Maybe that's what Simon would do... Y'know if he stops doubting himself that is." Daisuke nodded to Ken's statement.
They then closed their eyes and thought to believe. V-Mon and Wormmon caught onto their Tamers, and did the same thing. After a while, a pair of Core Drills appeared before Daisuke and Ken who saw this as an opportunity. Takato looked at the two and thought "Well at least I know this will turn out well."
SPIRAL MATRIX EVOLUTION._
"Spiral Matrix Evolution!" Daisuke and Ken both said at the same time before inserting the core drills into their Digivices. They were both enveloped into data cores and fell into their respective partners...
"V-Mon... Wormmon... Spiral Matrix Evolve To..."
V-Mon and Wormmon combined together to form what appeared to be... A bipedal dragon, with red wings, Black armor with large spikes jutting out of the shoulders, a crown on top of his head which was one of three parts that are blue(The others being the tail and arms inside the armor). Clawed Gauntlets with a wrist mounted cannon on the right wrist, and what appeared to be a dragon's face on the chest piece.
"ImperialDramon Fighter mode!"
Imperialdramon may not have looked all that holy, but the aura he gave off commanded his prescense throughout the vacinity. Even WarGrowlmon kneeled in his magnificence. "You have done well newcomer, but this is my fight. And I'll be the one who finishes it." Imperialdramon walked up to Tactimon and got into a battle stance with his left arm poised for defense, while his right was poised for offense. "So, just because you've finally shown yourself, you think you're so powerful. Well unfortunately, human capability is very finite and you'll find yourself doomed before you even throw a single punch!" Tactimon then tried slicing Imperialdramon... Only for him to block so fast, few could see it. Tactimon then said "Alright tough guy, how about I end this in a single strike!" Imperialdramon then flew backwards just so he could get momentum from the rush strike. Tactimon sheathed his sword before he charged at Imperialdramon, who charged back. However, after the two strikes met... A crack made itself noticable on Tactimon's blade, which then caused the blade to break off the handle. "Inconceivable! There's now way you could have made an attack that precise, let alone destroy my blade! What in the hell are you!?" Imperialdramon looked back at Tactimon and said "Let's just say, I'm the result of human capability merging with a couple of Digimon."
[Cue Before My Body is Dry nZk]
On the inside of Imperialdramon, Daisuke and Ken seem to within two data spheres of the same color, dark blue. "Y'know what would be weird Ken?" Daisuke asked Ken who responded "I'm guessing, if our heartbeats were in perfect sync?" Daisuke laughed at the fact that his best friend got his guess correctly. "I guess I'm that predictable aren't I?" Daisuke asked Ken who responded "Y'know, ever since we first met... I guess you and have had this mind link, which by the way has allowed us both to anticipate each other's strategies with only a look." Daisuke thought about what Ken meant and remembered all the times they would give each other that look of understanding, and suddenly they would know what the other is thinking. "I imagined a lot of things Ken, but this certainly takes the cake." Daisuke said to Ken who responded "Yeah, I didn't imagine literally merging with you, Wormmon and V-Mon to create Imperialdramon." V-Mon then added "Well, me and Wormmon have always been linked with each other ya know?" Daisuke was relieved to hear V-Mon's voice. Wormmon later added "Ken, I guess I now see what it means to be a part of someone." Both Daisuke and Ken nodded to Wormmon's statement and vowed to destroy Tactimon.
Outside, Imperialdramon prepared one last attack against Tactimon using his wrist mounted cannon. Tactimon threw a few strikes at Imperialdramon, only for him to uppercut him in the gut. Just before Tactimon could be launched into the air Imperialdramon muttered "Positron Blaster." Before firing a huge laser that engulfed Tactimon. The samurai was reduced to nothing but data. WarGrowlmon was quite shocked at the sight he saw, and Takato had to snap him out of his thoughts. "You do know that, we've seen quite a number of impressive things... Right?" WarGrowlmon nodded and responded "Not as impressive as he is." Imperialdramon then took to the skies, and transformed himself into a quadroped dragon with it's wrist mounted cannon, now on it's back. "I must go now... My friends and leader need me." Imperialdramon said to Takato and WarGrowlmon before flying off at a high speed. "Don't worry guys... We're on our way to help you!" Imperialdramon thought as he flew off towards what would seem to be an unknown destination...
[End Before My Body is Dry nZk]
Now that Imperialdramon has returned to the Digital World, how will the rest of the Tamers fare? Knowing that the leader of the Royal Knights has returned? Find out next time, on Digimon Tamers Crimson!