This one has some of the dialogue tweaked and some scenes with the Hackers added.
Aside opening and ending song, there's an insert song for the setting of the mood. Pretty fitting.
Enjoy!
(Opening Song: Der größte Träumer by Digimon Tamers)
File 2.
New Friends, New Partners,… New Enemies?!
Two boys were sitting at a lounge room along with their partners, Leafmon and Botamon, waiting for further instructions. One of them had dark blue-greenish hair, icy blue eyes and wore glasses. He also wore a black T-shirt, an orange vest and blue trousers. The other boy had brown hair and blue eyes, wore black-rammed goggles, a black baggy T-shirt and brown trousers. They didn't talk to each other, avoiding eye contact. They were simply listening to the ticking clock.
Suddenly, the door opened and a girl waltzed in, acting like she owned the place. She had red, wavy hair, red eyes and wore a purple T-shirt with a red heart in the middle, blue jeans and black-white trainers. One of the female workers accompanied her. The two boys stood up, noticing that the girl, who was their age, lacked a Digimon.
''Fuji-san, Tatekawa-san, this is Inoe Akari. Inoe-san, these are Fuji Ken and Tatekawa Akira,'' the female worker said. ''She's assigned to your group. Soon, you'll be joined by another member.''
With that said, she left.
Akari looked at the two boys, the two feeling her cold gaze. It was obvious they shouldn't mess around with this girl, partner or no partner.
''Hello...'' Ken muttered, trying to start a conversation. Akira simply glanced at her.
''Whatever… I see you two already have Digimon partners. That means that you already have experience as Tamers,'' Akari said. The two looked at their Digimon. ''I'll hope I'll get mine soon.''
The three stood there in silence.
''So, does anyone know who the fourth member might be?'' Ken asked.
''I heard it'd be another girl, but she's nothing special,'' Akari said. ''Some downtown girl who has never been to the DigiWorld before and has no partner.''
''You don't have a partner either,'' Akira noted.
''Yes, but I have experience,'' Akari replied. Akira frowned. He didn't like her attitude.
On the other hand, he didn't like anything. Except for his partner.
xXx
(Insert Song: Lockdown by SharaX, FNaF)
Arisa looked around as she walked through the corridors, following a female black-haired worker and her Black PawnChesmon. This was now her new home. The Hackers Organisation. She hated to admit it, but she was a bit impressed. She noticed people in uniforms walking around. They all had a Digimon partner as company. She was quite excited about the thought of finally meeting her own partner.
Soon, she entered a room where a girl, two boys and two Digimon were waiting. Arisa recognized the Digimon as Leafmon and Botamon, but she had no idea who the girl and the boys were. She hoped she'd manage to make new friends, but one look at them made her realize that it won't be so easy, if not impossible.
''May I ask for your attention?'' the black-haired worker, Akaiyame Megumi, said. The rest glanced at her and Arisa, who lift her hand and waved nervously. ''This is Bunya Arisa. Bunya-san, these are Inoue Akari, Fuji Ken and Tatekawa Akira, your new teammates.''
''Hello!'' Arisa greeted them. No response, only a cold stare. Obviously, they didn't like her.
''I'll be back soon with the promised DigiEggs,'' Megumi told them, leaving.
Arisa glanced at Megumi and Black PawnChesmon as they left and turned back to the other three, noticing Akari approaching her.
''So, you're our latest addition?'' Akari rose her voice. Arisa shuddered as she noted the pure venom in her voice. ''Quite pathetic.''
''What?'' Arisa narrowed her eyes.
''Listen, I have no idea why you are here, but it's obvious you don't belong here,'' Akari told her. Arisa blinked, feeling confused. ''However, since you are here, you better listen carefully to the rules, 'cause I won't repeat them.''
Arisa gulped, taking a step back as Akari stepped forwards.
''No disruptions while training, no dumb questions and nobody will do your homework – understood?!''
Arisa nodded, quite surprised. She already made a mental note that Akari would be the bossy one. Ken seemed to be the smart guy, adjusting his glasses in a creepy manner as he observed Arisa. She shivered and looked at Akira, who seemed to have the traits of a lone wolf, despite the goggles. She knew a lot of kids who tended to wear goggles simply because the characters in the anime series, particulary Yagami Taichi, wore them. However, not everyone was a born leader. Concerning Akari, Arisa already had experience with people with such attitude. They were complete jerks and she made sure that they make a note to not annoy her.
The door behind her opened and Arisa stepped away as Megumi pushed the cart with the two DigiEggs into the room. She was followed by Black PawnChesmon and, to everyone's surprise, Yung.
''Hahah!''
Arisa gulped as she saw the Digimon, whom she assumed to be Yung's partner. Keramon had a big grin on his face, chuckling the whole time. To Arisa, he was one of the creepiest Digimon she has ever seen.
''Hello and once again, welcome to the Hackers Organisation,'' Yung said, looking at Akari and Arisa. ''Here are the DigiEggs I promised you two. Bunya and Inoe-san, you have the honor to participate in a special experiment.''
''What kind of experiment?'' Arisa asked. Akari shoot her a glare, which said Shut up!. Arisa ignored her. She noticed a flash in Yung's eyes, despite the sunglasses.
''Those two DigiEggs here are really special. A rare opportunity and it seems like you two are the ones who are supposed to become their partners,'' Yung said. ''Step forwards and have a look. You might recognize the crests.''
''I'm first!''
''Hey!''
Akari basically pushed Arisa away, the latter glaring at the former. Akari turned to her with a smug grin.
''It's a cruel world. You should know that only the strongest survive.''
''And those vain die,'' Arisa replied, earning another glare from Akari.
''Now, now, stop it you two,'' Megumi interrupted. ''Here, discipline is one of the factors which makes a Hacker. If you don't listen and follow the rules, you'll get punished.''
''Please, Akaiyama-san, you don't have to scold them,'' Yung rose his hand. ''A competitive spirit is always welcome here.''
Arisa and Akari stepped in front of the DigiEggs, each taking one. Arisa's was dark-purple with black claw-like marks, while Akari's was light purple with pink crescent marks. As Arisa took hers, she felt movement inside it. It felt quite warm.
Where am I?
Arisa blinked in surprise as she heard a voice in her head. She looked at the crest on the front top of the DigiEgg.
Who are you?
She was stunned as it spoke again. For some reason, the voice sounded familiar. And the crest looked familiar too.
''Unbelievable…''
Arisa looked at Akari, who also stared at her DigiEgg, looking quite fascinated.
''This is… this is the symbol of one of the 7 Great Demon Lords. The Crest of Lust, Lilithmon's crest!'' Akari said.
''What?!''
Arisa mouthed the words which Akira and Ken exclaimed. She looked at her DigiEgg.
''The Crest of Gluttony…'' she muttered. This… this was the DigiEgg of another member of the Demon Lords – Beelzemon! Arisa felt her heart racing.
She and Akari… were the partners of two members of the 7 Great Demon Lords. She simply couldn't believe it. She looked at Akari, who was equally speechless as her.
''But sir,…'' Ken spoke. ''Isn't it forbidden to have one of the Demon Lords as a partner? After all, they're known for their destructive nature. Not to mention how dangerous it is.''
''You don't have to worry, Fuji-san. Being a member of this Organisation gives you,… certain advantages.'' Yung grinned and looked at Arisa and Akari who picked their D-Powers. Arisa's was white with a dark purple strap, ring and buttons, while Akari was white with light purple strap, rings and buttons.
Arisa knew the story. The 7 Demon Lords were one of the strongest Digimon groups in the DigiWorld, rivaling those like the Royal Knights and Celestial Angels. It was said that the 4 Sovereigns had to interfere and stop them when they were at the peak of their power and banned them to the deepest part of the Dark Area, sealing them away. How Yung found the DigiEggs was beyond her comprehension.
I want… I want out…
The little voice spoke in her head again. Arisa watched as the DigiEgg started to glow. Not only hers, but Akari's as well. She was awestruck as the glowing faded. But now carried two small Digimon in their arms. One of them was a YukimiBotamon, the Fresh Level form of Lilithmon. The other was Kiimon, the Fresh Level form of Beelzemon.
''Amazing…'' Arisa muttered as Kiimon blinked and shoot her a glare. She sweat-dropped. It probably wasn't a very good start if your Digimon is glaring at you, right? She glanced over at Akari and YukimiBotamon. The other two didn't seem to have a problem with meeting each other.
''So, we're partners now…'' Arisa gave a nervous smile. Kiimon pouted, obviously not happy with the result.
''Akaiyame-san will escort you to your bedrooms,'' Yung said. ''The canteen is at the ground floor, if you are hungry. Tomorrow, you'll start with your education. I wish you a good night.''
''Good night,'' the four replied.
''Now, follow me,'' Megumi told them. She led the four Hackers and their Digimon to the dorms, all on the third floor, one side being for the girls and the others for the boys. Ken, Leafmon, Akira and Botamon left them as soon as Megumi showed them where their dorms are. Once Akari, YukimiBotamon, Arisa and Kiimon found their rooms, Megumi and Black PawnChesmon left them.
''So, this is it?'' Arisa muttered as she looked at the door which led to her bedroom. Her room was across Akari's.
''I can't believe that they put me across you,'' Akari frowned, looking at Arisa.
''And I don't understand why you're so rude?'' Arisa replied, pouting.
''Probably because I'm stuck with a loser like you.'' Akari said, opening the door and going into her room.
''What a temper,'' Arisa muttered. Kiimon simply narrowed his eyes and growled.
Arisa entered her room, noticing that her backpack and suitcase were already there. The room had a bed, a desk, a chair on wheels and a closet. There was also a door which led to the bathroom.
''I'm hungry!'' Kiimon suddenly said.
''Huh?'' Arisa gave him a confused expression as he jumped onto her bed, giving her that glare from before.
''I'm hungry,'' Kiimon stated again.
''Ugh, I have some rice balls in my backpack,'' Arisa said, taking the lunchbox with the food out of the backpack and placed them on a handkerchief in front of Kiimon. ''Here!''
Kiimon licked his lips and dug in, with Arisa sweat-dropping.
''Y'know, you're supposed to say itadakimasu before you start eating,'' Arisa lectured him. ''This is just rude.''
Kiimon stopped eating, giving her a Do I look like I care? look and continued eating. Arisa sighed.
''You don't like me, right?'' she asked.
''Well noticed,'' Kiimon replied, not taking his eyes from the food.
''So, do you like it?'' Arisa pointed at the rice balls. Kiimon looked at her for a moment. Then he nodded.
''Yup.''
''Well, I'm glad you like it. My mum made them before I departed. She said I'd probably want a snack. Truthfully, I actually ate half of the original package,'' Arisa said. ''I tend to eat a lot, but I never gain weight. I guess I'm lucky.''
''Food and data give you energy. And energy is important for battling,'' Kiimon stated. ''That's why I consume data. Or in this situation, eat.''
''So, you like to battle?'' Arisa asked. Kiimon frowned, looking insulted.
''Of course I do! Battling is my life!'' Kiimon said.
''Ugh, sorry… I'm simply curious,'' Arisa replied. ''I mean, I have never met a Demon Lord before.''
''Sure you haven't,'' Kiimon said.
The two looked at each other for a while. For some reason, both felt that that might not be true as they believed.
''Umm… anyways, I forgot to introduce myself. I'm Bunya Arisa,'' Arisa introduced herself.
''I'm Kiimon,'' Kiimon said. ''Although, you probably know me as Beelzemon.''
''I think you're a really cool Digimon,'' Arisa said. Kiimon blinked.
''Really?''
''Yeah!'' Arisa nodded. ''And I really hope you and could make a good team.''
''Didn't that guy with the sunglasses say that it's forbidden to even be partnered with a Demon Lord?'' Kiimon asked.
''I don't think that either I or you care about it,'' Arisa said.
''You're right. I don't. Although, I still don't like it having a partner,'' Kiimon said.
''Why not?'' Arisa asked.
''Because I battle alone. And I hate being commanded by others,'' Kiimon replied, the muttering, ''As if Luce didn't boss me around enough.''
''I won't boss you around. But if you want to reach your Mega Level, you'll need help,'' Arisa pointed out. Kiimon realized that she was right. But he remained stubborn.
''That doesn't matter. I did it once, all on my own and I'm gonna do it again,'' Kiimon said.
''I… I see,'' Arisa said, visibly disappointed. She stood up, walking over to the window and watching the city lights in the distance. For some reason, Kiimon felt bad, seeing her disappointment. Then, he ate the rest of the food.
''Thanks for the meal.''
Arisa looked back, only to realize that Kiimon actually thanked her for the food she gave him. He was grinning.
''You're welcome,'' Arisa replied.
Suddenly, her D-Power started to glow. She took it out and saw the word ''Digivolution''. Then she looked back at Kiimon, who was engulfed into a dark purple Digivolution ''egg''. Once it faded, a new Digimon stood in front of her. Yaamon blinked, realizing he just digivolved.
''You were right about the food,'' Arisa said. She winked. ''Partner.''
Yaamon gave her a mischievous grin.
xXx
Akari was combing her hair in front of a mirror, with YukimiBotamon watching.
''I'm really surprised that I actually got a Tamer. I never thought that would happen,'' YukimiBotamon admitted.
''I am actually glad it happened,'' Akari said, turning to YukimiBotamon and holding her brush. ''I don't care what Fuji-kun says about having a Demon Lord as a partner. I'm happy you are my partner.''
''I'm flattered,'' YukimiBotamon replied. ''But what surprises me more is that Beelze got a partner as well.''
''Beelze?'' Akari rose an eye-brow.
''The Kiimon who's the partner of that girl you don't like,'' YukimiBotamon said.
''Ah, yes, Bunya,'' Akari muttered.
''Do you know her?'' YukimiBotamon asked.
''No,'' Akari shook her head. ''But I'm sure she's a troublemaker and she has nothing to do here.''
''Probably,'' YukimiBotamon said. ''I'm sensing a rivalry build-up here.''
''Probably because it is. Someone has to take the leader role and it'll be me,'' Akari said. YukimiBotamon grinned.
Suddenly, a pink Digivolution cocoon surrounded her. Once gone, Akari stared at her Digimon, a Nyaromon.
''How did that happen?'' Nyaromon asked.
''I don't know.'' Akari grinned. ''But I'm glad it did.''
xXx
It was already late, but Ken kept on sorting out his cards.
''Ken…''
The boy lifted his head as he heard his partner calling him. Leafmon digivolved to Minomon several hours ago and was fast asleep, only to wake up.
''You should go to sleep,'' Minomon said, sounding worried.
''I will. You keep on sleeping,'' Ken replied.
Minomon looked at his partner, still with a worried look on his face. If he continues like this, Ken will overwork himself again.
xXx
Akira stared through the window at the clear sky, watching the stars shining. Koromon, the digivolved form of Botamon, was sleeping next to him peacefully. He patted Koromon's head, looking back at the stars.
Then, he closed his eyes.
(Ending Song: Keep On by Digimon Adventure)
Impmon here! I know I stated I don't like havin' a partner, but hey, as long there's a battle, I'm in! And next time, there's gonna be some butt kickin'!
So stay tuned for File 3: Digivolution, Activate!
Don't miss it! Ba-Boom!