Opening File: Monty Uno

Montgomery 'Monty' Uno is the father of Nigel, son of Benedict Sr., brother of Benedict Jr. and the former heir to the Uno family. Even when they were young the relationship between him and his younger brother was strained. While his father saw potential in him and hoped he would rise to become the next Uno to harness the darkness of the Pit of Hate, but he was disappointed that Monty refused. The relationship was further strained simply because Monty disliked how little his father actually cared for him and his brother beyond their potential as tools for furthering the family legacy.

He would often sneak out of the Uno mansion at night with his brother following him trying to convince him to come back. Eventually Monty came across a traveling Huntress who gave him the courage to stand up to his family. She showed him he did not need to feel dark and negative emotions to control the Uno family Semblance known as the Flame. Through his training he saw that fire was not a power meant to kill and to harm even if could be used in such a dangerous manner.

Rather, his mastery of the Flame was based on the philosophy that fire was a source of beauty, life and inner peace. Driven by his new courage Monty stood up to his father, declaring he would not follow in his footsteps, deciding to leave. Despite being infuriated Benedict Sr. could do nothing but watch in seething rage as his son turned his back on his heritage. Monty was never officially a Huntsman but he did his share of good deeds, saving people who needed help and gained his share of fame during his travels as the Son of White Fire.

After growing up and falling into legend, Monty Uno married Jennifer and had a son named Nigel who was born with the power of the Ice Elemental that altered the Flame he inherited into the first ever Frostfire that froze instead of burned. He later took in the Candy Elemental Abigail Lincoln who was left on her doorstep by her sister who followed the instructions of a magical being to leave her with him where she would be safe. Monty Uno is a supportive parent to both Elementals, encouraging them to grow and follow their own paths as Elementals and as themselves.

Close File

Xxx

"We never choose our family but we can still decide in the end what a true family is. A true family is one where you can trust those around you without hesitation and they return that trust and help you through the darkest moments of your life. However there are times when a few don't get the memo. When that happens we are forced to look back and consider if that family was ever a real family." TOM remarked as the file closed. "Some made through blood."

A picture of the Beatles family, showing Wally along with his parents, his brother and uncle were shown.

"And some are found and made part of the family."

The Sanban family is shown next with Danielle sitting with Kuki and Mushi in the park, all three smiling happily.

"Bonds are not formed by blood. They are formed through love, friendship and the effort made to reach out and connect with those you care for." TOM said as the pictures closed. "Remember that if you feel alone and think of anyone who might care for when you are at your lowest."

Xxx

SMASH!

Monty jumped back, barely avoiding getting his skull crushed.

Despite the effort he made into bulking up the last few days in the Special Zone it was clear his opponent effortlessly outclassed him in strength. So he kept his eyes on the giant named Boris, evading his giant fists and waiting for an opening. It was obvious that blocking his fists was an extremely bad idea, given the strength he had shown.

One of the oldest rules in combat: if your opponent was stronger than you than do not attempt to overpower him in a contest of strength.

This titan of a man was a pure berserker, his strength seemingly unlimited that was supplement by a fighting style similar to martial arts and wrestling. Monty didn't immediately fight back, knowing he couldn't win head on. He drew Boris in, stepping away from another hook and rushed around Boris while he was overextended, slipping behind his back. However his instincts screamed at him to not attack and he decided they were right as Boris lashed with a sweeping arm.

If he had tried attacking he would have been swatted like an annoying bug. It seemed his opponent was good at luring his enemies in with feints as well.

This was bad.

One didn't have to be a genius to realize that this Boris was a monster that almost no one could hope to take on and live through it and if he wasn't careful this monster would break him in half, maybe more. Boris spun around and brought a fist down and Monty took a step back, dodging the fist and lashed out with a blast of white fire. His family Semblance, the Flame that was powered by his inner peace and wish to simply to return home to his wife with his son and the girl he treasured as a daughter. The fire hit the outstretched arm…

And bounced off his crimson red Aura.

Note to self: add immensely powerful Aura shield to the list.

Things just kept getting better and better.

This was no Huntsman.

He was an ultimate weapon, pure and simple.

Nearby Jujunga was simply sitting in front of a tree, cross legged and playing his instrument. Monty decided that it was easy for now just to focus on Boris and decided he could not hold back.

'It's rare for me to call upon the full power of the Flame.' Monty took a deep breath and exhaled as Boris charged forward again.

Raising one fist up he thrust it forward, releasing a giant fireball at Boris who stopped and covered his face with his arms. The fireball collided with him head on; causing an explosion but when the smoke cleared Boris was standing otherwise unharmed with only minimal smoke from his armor being visible proof that the attack had hit him. Boris uncovered his face looking forward to see Monty had vanished.

"Coward!" He barked. "Little man run away from Boris? Boris hate cowards!"

There was blasting sound behind him and he turned around, just in time to see a foot collide with his face. The kick merely stunned him as Monty sailed over his and spun through the air, white fire blasting from his feet. He shot back at Boris and landed several hits with his fists engulfed in fire for extra damage. He blasted away as Boris recovered and tried to hit him, relying on his speed, ability and his Semblance to avoid being hit.

Boris roared and chased after him, sending his forward as Monty's feet impacted against a tree. Monty hastily jumped away, leaving the poor tree to be shattered in one hit. Grunting Boris spun around, trying to find his prey.

That was when the world around him exploded.

It all started with a snap of the fingers and the broken tree exploded, showering him with razor sharp pieces of flaming wood. Boris roared as his Aura flared, blocking the wood and the flames. He swatted it all away as he continued looking for Monty.

"Come out and face Boris!" The giant bellowed.

Monty was up in a large tree, staring down at his enemy with critical look on his sweat face. The Flame allowed him to conjure fire from the heat of his own body and with it he could burn just about anything, even human flesh as much as it pained him to admit. Boris seemed immune for the most part through his Aura but Monty could see there was more to this hulking behemoth than meets the eye. He would have to use the stronger aspects of the Flame and that could lead to the man's death along with burning the forest down and everyone in it if he was not careful.

"Very well." Monty leapt out of the tree and landed on the ground a few feet away from Boris. "It seems I have no recourse."

Boris turned around, glaring at the smaller man as he faced him.

"I would ask that you keep your Aura protection on at all times." Monty said, taking a deep breath. "For I cannot guarantee I will fully be in control."

"What is little man talking about?" Boris asked.

Monty began to inhale and then exhale and each time he did a breath of frosty cold air escaped his lips. Boris looked down at the ground and watched as the ground started to freeze for reasons unknown to him.

"Each and every Semblance is different from each other, no matter how similar they might be. My family Semblance, the Flame works by converting in our bodies into pure fire. However each of Flame works in a different manner and this is how mine works." Monty explained, taking another deep breath and exhaling more frosty air. "My Flame Semblance works by taking in the heat from the surrounding air and ground, absorbing it into my body and storing it up for later use. Every bit of warmth, no matter how little is taken and added to my body heat."

Boris looked down, watching as the ice spread out and even reached his feet. Jujunga stopped playing his music, looking over at Monty with interest now.

"And when I have stored more than enough." Monty said, taking one more last breath…

As soon he exhaled there was blast of white fire surrounding him!

"I release all of it!"

He shot forward, fire blasting from his feet that propelled him forward like a rocket as he brought a fist back and gathered fire into it. Before Boris could even blink Monty slammed into him, forcing the giant back. The sound of the impact was similar to that of being hit had on by a projectile from a cannon and produced a shockwave that blew dirt and ice. Jujunga covered his eyes and stood up, flaring his Aura to avoid being knocked off his feet.

Boris who had taken the full force of the attack was stunned, his eyes wide as he looked down at his cracked armor. Even with his Aura protection the fist still managed to damage his armor and he actually felt it! His indestructible skeleton helped in preventing any dangerous injuries but the fact he actually felt actually shocked him long enough for Monty to land a second blow that knocked him back. Managing to regain his bearings Boris pulled out his clubs and swung them at Monty.

The elder Uno fired a blast from his hands, using the recoil to send him flying back out of harm's way. Once he landed on his feet Monty shot up into the air, leaving a giant scorch mark. Once he was high enough Monty plummeted back to the Earth, falling directly down towards Boris who waited patiently. Monty then started releasing bursts of flames as he fell, accelerating his fall and spun rapidly, resembling a flaming meteor. As his fall almost came to an end Monty gathered the majority of the stored up energy into his foot as he angled down to deliver a high powered kick to Boris.

Eyes widening Jujunga took off running, realizing the danger he was in just as the kick collided with Boris' clubs.

BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOM!

The instant Monty's foot came into contact with the clubs it was like a great meteor had impacted the Earth. The ground beneath Boris shattered and was engulfed in a massive explosion of white fire that spread out, burning away trees, plant and almost Jujunga as he ran as fast he could, jumping up into the trees and then jumped from branch to branch.

'This is insane!' The Australian rogue thought as he looked over his shoulder. 'Whether he is from the Uno family or not the ability to become strong enough to take on Boris in such a state is insane!'

The entire surrounding area had almost been completely burned away as Monty landed back on the ground, panting slightly but was otherwise fine.

"I have not had to use this much power for some time." Monty mused, taking a chance to catch his breath.

He looked to center of the crater and saw a black outline…

That let out a roar!

"You have got to be kidding me." Monty sighed.

Boris was still alive and he was completely different now.

He had somehow grown in size and bulk to the point of being almost fifteen feet tall, his body now a mass of red and purple glowing nerves that made it look as if he had no skin. The giant body shrunk and faded away in a flash of light, leaving Boris who was now missing his clubs and chest armor.

"Little man is strong…" Boris said, grinning widely now at Monty. "Boris like that."

"How on Earth are you still standing? I didn't want to burn you to ash but…" Monty trailed off.

"Boris use his Semblance for extra protection." Boris explained, holding his arm.

From the arm came a millions of tiny glowing red and purple threads that wove together around the skin, creating a new more bulky arm with no skin over the original arm.

"Boris Semblance converts all of Boris Aura into pure muscle." Boris explained, flexing the new and bigger arm. "Aura resembling nerves connected to Boris nervous system that spreads out, connecting and making new bigger body for Boris. Gives Boris more strength, be strong enough to survive anything."

"Amazing." Monty looked up.

"Da! It is most impressive power!"

"No, I mean you know what a nervous system is."

Boris scowled. "Little man try to make funny?"

"With a vocabulary as painfully limited as yours you can't blame me for being surprised, chap." Monty shrugged.

Boris let out a snarl and lumbered towards Monty, each step making their surroundings shudder. The giant reshaped one of his arms into a mass of tendrils which snaked towards Monty, who leapt aside and burnt any that came too close for comfort. Boris quickly adjusted and contorted his enlarged form in a way that would have been anatomically impossible for most, allowing him to catch Monty off guard with a kick that sent him flying. Before he could travel too far Monty generated twin jets of fire from his palms in a burst that killed his momentum, saving him from a painful impact with anything nearby.

"Fast, too." Monty brushed some sweat from his brow. "Alright then."

This was a little troubling.

Let's review what we now know about our opponent named Boris:

1. He was exceptionally strong and durable.

2. Not very smart.

3. Despite not being very smart he was exceptionally skilled in unharmed combat.

4. His Semblance made him even more dangerous since it increased his already considerable strength to the point it handled Monty's Semblance at full power.

5. Worse it can be used for long range attacks making it even more dangers

So in conclusion…

Unless Monty thought of a plan soon and a very good one he was done for.

Boris stepped forward, his Semblance forming a more muscular body around him as he approached. "Little man cannot win. Boris is best. Boris is strong. And Boris will-"

"Transcendent Sword!"

Boris was cut off as an energy wave slammed into him, leaving a large cut on his muscular form that healed a second later. Spinning around Boris was greeted with a double kick to the face by none other than Omnimon that knocked him down.

The Royal Knight jumped off of him, landing next to Monty. "Sorry I am late. I had a little trouble with their friend."

"You won?" Monty asked with a small smile. "I guess I shouldn't be surprised."

"You could say I did." Omnimon turned around, watching as Boris got back up and growled angrily at him. "Those nerves and muscles growing around him, those are not natural. Are they his Semblance?"

"He's able to channel his Aura into pure muscle. Those nerves are a pure manifestation of his Aura, directly connected to his nerve system so he can use them like any natural limbs." Monty explained. "He's not your average rogue Hunter and I have a feeling none of them are."

"I know all too well about that little detail." Omnimon agreed, remembering his fight with James.

He was feeling slightly exhausted from the last few fights and with his Semblance in Data Recovery mode he couldn't use his ability to disable Semblances that might have come in handy right about now given the nature of Monty's opponent.

"Swordman fail to kill Grimm Slayer. Boris will have to finish job." Boris said and let out a roar as his Semblance covered him head to toe, creating a giant like before that towered over the two. "Now Boris break you!"

He lunged with a roar, bringing a giant fist down on the two but Monty and Omnimon managed to jump out of the way. Boris wasn't deterred as he turned around and was greeted with a barrage of yellow energy bolts from Omnimon. Boris held up a large arm, using it as a shield as he charged at the Royal Knight, knocking him to the ground. Boris then picked Omnimon up by the waist and then slammed him back into the ground over and over again.

"You think you can hurt Boris?" Boris asked as he slammed Omnimon down a few more times. "Boris is strongest!"

A large blast of white fire slammed into Boris, earning a grunt from him as he tossed Omnimon aside. Boris spun around, spotting Monty as he absorbed more surrounding heat to power up his Semblance. He then blasted forward, ducking under a fist and slammed a flaming fist into where the ribs would be. The giant grunted annoyance rather than pain and Monty followed up with a few more strikes before Boris finally kicked him away.

Monty grunted as he slammed into the ground and rolled away, watching as Boris stomped forward. Before he could attack again Omnimon dashed in, slashing at the giant's leg that brought him down and followed up by slamming the blunt end of his sword into Boris' face. Monty and Omnimon then followed up with series of blows until Boris grabbed Monty by the face and started bashing him into the ground a few times.

"Monty!" Omnimon shouted, swinging his blade to cut off the hand holding his friend.

However Boris slammed Monty into the Digimon, stunning him. He then tossed Monty upward, not even bothering to watch as he crashed into the ground. He smashed Omnimon into the ground and stomped on his armored chest several times.

"Nothing can stop Boris! Not even Grimm Slayer!" Boris shouted as he grabbed Omnimon by the arm and lifted him off the ground.

Monty grunted as he looked up, watching as Boris proceeded to pummel Omnimon without mercy. Brushing blood away from his mouth he stood up, ready to jump back in to help and save his friend.

"I'm afraid it is over."

Monty barely a chance to react as Jujunga landed in front of him and used his wooden instrument as a staff and hit him several times before kicking him down.

"Though Boris would like to finish his fights alone the mission priority was the termination of the Grimm Slayer. Since James has seemingly failed to carry out that assignment it now falls onto us to finish what he started." Jujunga stated calmly. "Stay down and I will not be forced to use my more lethal methods to keep you from interfering."

Monty grunted as he tried to get up but suddenly felt dizzy and started losing control of his limbs. "Wh-What?"

"I see you just noticed the effect of my Semblance. I used it to introduce a paralytic poison, non-lethal into your body. By the time it wears off our mission will be over." Jujunga explained.

CRASH!

When Jujunga finished speaking Boris took the chance to punch Omnimon so hard he went flying across the area and slammed into a tree.

"And it seems it will be over very soon."

Monty gritted his teeth, realizing he was in trouble. With Jujanga keeping him down he could not help Omnimon and if he didn't do something soon his friend would be killed.

Nigel…

Abby…

And now Omnimon.

All of them were counting on him for his help against these monsters and he was failing.

Must find a way…

Must…

Find…

A WAY!

Jujunga turned away, confident his Semblance would keep Monty down long enough for Boris to finish off Omnimon.

With his back turned Jujunga never noticed a light appearing and slipping into Monty's back.

Xxx

Monty had no idea what was happening to him.

One second he was on the ground, paralyzed from Jujunga's poison.

The next he was…somewhere else.

Wherever it was it felt like it was at the very end of the universe or perhaps even beyond that.

Pure darkness.

No stars of any kind to provide any light.

And then there was a light.

Around gathered a mist of multiple colors, lights dancing in his vision and inspiring a feeling of beauty he had never known before.

And from that mist came a massive shape from above, slowly approaching him. He probably should have felt afraid but didn't for some reason. It grew closer and closer until it revealed itself to him.

It was a Lion.

Or more perhaps it was the Lion.

A great, giant Lion standing in the clouds above him, staring at him with eyes wiser than even the wisest man alive.

"Who are you?" He whispered in awe.

"I am Aslan, the Lion." The Lion surprisingly spoke in a noble and yet soft voice. "I am one of the Twelve and I come to offer you aid against the Dark One's warriors."

"How?" Monty asked.

"In ancient times, during the time of Kingdom Gilead, I and the other twelve would lend our power to twelve knights in service to the king. Though Gilead is no more the blood of its kings still exists and they have called out for aid. We have come to find twelve to lend our power in this battle and I have chosen you, Monty Uno." The Lion explained. "For your desire to protect your family and true nobility."

Monty considered this to be somehow a hallucination but felt it was all too real and he desperately needed help. "You can help me?"

"I can." The Lion nodded.

"How?"

"Accept my power through a temporary bond between us and it will be yours. Accepting the deal permanently would mean you would keep this power but lose your Semblance in the process." Aslan the Lion explained. "For now you can keep your Semblance and use it with my own."

Monty closed his eyes and took a deep breath. "I only seek to save my family and friends from this nightmare. If accepting your help will save them…then I will do it. I accept your gift, Aslan the Lion."

"Very well, Monty Uno." Aslon reached out with one paw and touched Monty's head. "Then from this moment forward until the battle is over you are the Knight of the Lion."

Xxx

SMASH!

Omnimon was again slammed into the ground by Boris. The Royal Knight's armor was covered dirt, cuts and dents from his beating and he seemed to be on his last leg. He looked up, watching as Boris slowly approached, cracking his knuckles.

"Boris grow bored of this." Boris said, standing over the beaten Digimon. "Boris will end this now."

Just as he was about to finish Omnimon off there was the sound of a pistol being fired and was blasted off of Omnimon.

Jujunga watched as a man emerged from a portal nearby, brandishing twin pistols. "What is this?"

A bright flash from behind caused him to turn around, watching as Monty Uno stood up, now fully different from before.

"Wha-What?!" Jujunga stepped back, rendered almost speechless by what he was seeing.

Monty Uno appeared to be a Mobian, a Lion Mobian to be exact. He had a Lion's face with a full grown mane, golden yellow fur with clawed hands. He wore armor resembling that of a Knight from older times.

Boris stood up, glaring at the intruder. "Who are you?"

"An enemy of your master." Roland Deschain answered, loading his pistols. "That is all you will know."

Jujunga narrowed his eyes as Boris growled. They had almost finished off the Grimm Slayer but were stopped by this new arrival.

Jujunga looked to the transformed Monty Uno. 'And there is this.'

Jujunga's instincts were telling him that the tide of the battle was turning against him and Boris. He recognized the intruder as the Gunslinger, Roland Deschain who was a very dangerous enemy even for a member of the Invisible Hand.

"Step aside, boys."

Both Jujunga and Boris spotted a familiar woman in a dark cloak emerge from the forest, brandishing a blade of red light.

"I think I'll have the pleasure of handling this one." Black Velvet said with a grin.

Xxx

Name: Monty Uno

Race: Human

Aura: Aqua

Semblance: White Flame

Description: Possessing the family Semblance of the Uno Family Monty's White Flame works in the same manner of using the heat inside the body as a source to create fire. However Monty can enhance the power of his Flame by absorbing surrounding heat from the environment around him to the point that the temperature is lowered enough to cause ice to form. He can channel and store that heat in his body until he releases it, increasing the attack of his White Flame and even use it to enhance his speed and strength to the point he would be considered to be as strong as an elite class hunter.

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Name: Boris

Race: Human

Aura: Crimson Red

Semblance: Behemoth

Description: Boris' Semblance allows him to channel his Aura into pure muscles, manifesting millions of nerves and muscles created from his Aura that spread out across his body, forming an armor that resembles the human body without skin. This ability also grants him increased speed, durability and strength to the point he is considered unstoppable to all who encounter him except for a handful. He can also manipulate these manifested nerves to attack and grab his enemies, manipulating them into tendrils but the longer they stretch out the weaker they become. It is because of that that Boris often uses them simply for enhancing his body and rely on physical combat.

Weapon: Clubs