Several days after Takato had gotten his D-Power, keeping it hidden from Kazu, Kenta and Jeri, making sure to keep his promise to Rika and not tell anybody about Renamon or Rika being a Digimon Tamer, the brunette was currently in the front of a group of people, watching the final match of the tournament, cheering on Rika as she took on one of her most toughest opponent's, Ryo Akiyama.
While Rika had faced many opponents beforehand, some proving to be a fair challenge, Ryo was really putting Rika on the ropes.
As Rika looked upon the Cards placed on the (table, field, board), looking to see Ryo had Imperialdramon Dragon Mode, while she had a mere Rookie on her side, Kuramon, she then looked to the crows and saw Takato, his look of determination renewed her confidence and made her focus back on taking down her opponent.
'C'mon, Rika. I know you can do this.' Takato thought, watching as Rika drew the top Card from her Deck, making her smile.
"Alright Ryo, this is the turn to decide a winner. And that is going to be me." Rika said confidently.
"I activate Multiplication in combination with my Kuramon. And by doing this I have an army's worth of Kuramon, which I then combine into one of the most destructive Digimon ever known. I play Armageddemon." Rika announced, setting her Kuramon Card aside and placing Armageddemon before her.
"Now I wipe out your Imperialdramon with Armageddemon's attack, the Destiny Destroyer." Rika then said with a little dominance and a ton of confidence in her voice.
"A good move" Ryo commented, only to then say. "But not good enough."
Confused at his words, Rika could only watch as Ryo suddenly placed a Card from his hand onto the table where he then declared. "I use my Breakdown Card to De-Digivolve Imperialdramon, returning him back into Exveemon and Stingmon."
From his counter, Rika felt a little frustrated, unable to declare another attack and could only let Ryo make his move.
"I play Omni Sword and use it to DNA Digivolve ExVeemon and Stingmon to their greatest form, Imperialdramon Paladin Mode." Ryo called, setting his ExVeemon and Stingmon Cards aside , before placing Imperialdramon back on the table and combining it with his almighty weapon.
"No way!" Rika said in shock, knowing she had no way to counter or stop such an attack.
"Now this is where our match ends. I have Imperialdramon attack Armageddemon." Ryo said, smiling as he then stated. "And with Armageddemon gone, so too is the last of your energy."
With Armageddemon taken down, so too were Rika's chance of victory, which made the red haired Tamer feel a little sad to have come so far and lose at the final match.
"You were pretty good." She then heard Ryo say, making Rika look up and saw that the brunette had gotten out from his seat and was standing beside her, his hand held out as he smiled at Rika.
"You weren't too bad yourself." Rika replied, smiling back, before taking Ryo's hand and shaking it, which made the crowd cheer at the display of friendly competition.
Takato smile while he cheers along
"Now that's what we like to see." An announcer for the tournament then said as he took to the stage, before he called. "Let's hear it for Ryo Akiyama and Rika Nonaka!"
From the announcer's call, the entire audience cheered, causing both Ryo and Rika to look over at the crows and smile, with Rika smiling to see Takato, smiling and cheering for her, making her grateful she had obtained second place, knowing she couldn't have reached it without Takato's help.
As the cheers died down, the announcer then moved over to Ryo.
"Ryo, for your outstanding record and as winner of the tournament, we graciously bestow the title of Digimon King upon you." He said, making Ryo smile, while Rika smiled as well, even giving the Digimon King a small applause.
"And Rika..." The announcer went on to say, turning his attention to the Nonaka as he then informed her. "For your continued display of determination and your skills, you are given the title of Digimon Queen"
"Now let's hear some cheers for our champions." The announcer then called, causing the entire crowd to rise from their seats and applaud loudly, making both Ryo and Rika smile, before facing the crowd and waving, both happy to see all the smiling faces of their fans, while Rika was just happy to see Takato continue to cheer for her.
'Thank you, Takato. If it were up to me, you would get the Digimon King title.' The red haired Tamer thought, continuing to wave and smile at the adoring crowd, enjoying the moment of her time in the spotlight
-Several minutes later-
After the tournament had come to an end, Takato had to wait a few extra minutes for Rika to finish signing autographs for her new fans, before she finally finished the last signatures and joined her best friend, carrying her trophy with a smile as she and Takato walked on home.
"You did great out there, Rika. You were so close to beating Ryo, but you still you did your best. I am so proud of you." Takato said as he continued to walk Rika home, his words making her smile.
"Thank you." Rika replied, before she smirked.
"But since I have a new title, you are to address me as Queen Rika." She joked, handing him her trophy and continuing to fool around. "And maybe if you continue to show your loyalty, I will make you a knight, or the very least, the court jester."
"Very funny." Takato replied, smiling back at Rika as he continued to carry the trophy for her.
However, curious, Takato had a something on his mind, causing him to say with a seriousness in his voice.
"Can I ask you something, Rika? Do you think I'll be a good Tamer for Guilmon?" Takato asked he looked at his best friend with wonder, causing her to look back at Takato and smile.
"From your kindness, your talents and your knowledge on all things Digimon, it wouldn't surprise me if you became leader of a Digimon team." Rika replied with a confident tone, her words making Takato smile back at her.
"Well that is because my pics were scanned into my D-Power and then..." Takato went on to say, showing Rika his D-Power to reveal an empty Digi-Egg shell.
"It's empty." Rika said in awe.
"Yes, he has hatched, but he is nowhere in sight." Takato replied, uncertain on how to find his partner or what to do.
"Well a D-Power can help track down the Tamer's Digimon. Let's go find him." Rika told Takato, borrowing his D-Power for a second and managed to find a small signal, which was fairly close, earning Takato and Rika to begin their search, taking a detour away from the streets of Shinjuku and away from the path back to Rika's home, to display her trophy to her mother, who didn't fully understand the popularity of Digimon, but was just glad to see it was an activity Rika was very passionate about.
Making their way through the backskirts of Shinjuku, keeping vigilant in case they ran into any trouble, while Renamon remained in the shadows as she followed the pair, keeping an eye on her Tamer, though Rika didn't say anything, a small look of worry appeared on her face, which Takato noticed, causing him to move his hand over hers', holding it gently, which made Rika smile at Takato, knowing he would always have her back.
However, both broke from the moment when the signal then picked up from both their D-Powers, and asked. "Rika, do you really think Guilmon might be down here?"
"Well, the signals from our D-Powers say there is a Digimon down here. I'm certain it is Guilmon." Rika replied with a smile.
And after making their way deeper with the alleyway, both stopped when they came across a mysterious light, watching, amazed as the red dinosaur Digimon slowly appeared from the light as he landed on his feet.
"I don't believe it. Guilmon in the open." Rika said.
"I got my own Digimon. I can hardly believe it." Takato said, filled with joy as he went to approach Guilmon.
But there was a brief silence, an uneasy feeling that filled the area as Guilmon opened his eyes, revealing them to be an eerie red colour as he glared at Rika and the one who was supposed to be his Tamer.
"Takato..." Rika said, sounding a little nervous, sensing something was not right with Guilmon.
"Aren't Guilmon's eyes supposed to be yellow?" She then asked, making Takato nod and say in concern. "Y... yes. Something is wrong."
"Guilmon? Are you alright?" Takato asked the Digimon, who responded as he glared at the pair, with an intention to kill.
"Guilmon, we're your friends. There's no reason for you to look at us like that." Rika said, not sure what was putting Guilmon in such a hostile state, but did what she could to try and make him feel at ease.
However, Guilmon just snarled as dark markings appeared on his body, before letting out a fearsome roar as then black feathered wings suddenly materialized from out of his back.
"What is with the transformations? Guilmon, what are you're doing?" Takato cried out, both confused and scared, watching as Guilmon took to the sky and suddenly attacked.
"Pyro Sphere!" Guilmon let out with a fearsome bellow, spitting forth a ball of flame at the brunette.
"Takato, look out!" Rika cried out, pushing Takato to the ground of the fire as it tore through a wall and leaving it in ruin.
"That was too close" Takato commented, glad Rika had acted and saved him from a potentially grave injury, before rising back to his feet and calling, pleaing with the enraged Digimon. "Guilmon, stop this!"
"We're friends, so don't attack us!" Rika cried out, conflicted, knowing she could call upon Renamon and use her Digimon Cards to handle Guilmon, but was unsure how Takato would react to seeing his best friend attacking his supposed Digimon partner.
While in conflict, Guilmon snarled and was about to attack again, preparing another Pyro Sphere and was about to unleash the flames upon the Tamers, only to stop when a voice suddenly rang out. "Bunny Blast!"
From the call, a blast of green flames came out, shooting over Takato and Rika and headed right for Guilmon, who avoided the unknown attacker with ease, causing him to snarl at one trying to attack him, making him look over, along with Takato and Rika, to see to see a blue haired boy had entered the alleyway, while standing atop his head was a Terriermon, which held a serious and determined look.
"Are you both alright?" The boy then asked, making Rika nod.
And though she was glad for the assistance, curious, she had to ask. "We are fine. But who are you?"
"My name is Henry Wong, I am a Digimon Tamer, and it seems as though we've got a monster on our hands." Henry said in reply, looking on as Guilmon landed on top of a wall, glaring at the four.
"Though he is not doing this on purpose. He is just being controlled by his own power." Henry then informed, his words confusing Takato and Rika, causing the brunette to ask with concern. "Controlled by his own power?"
"Yes. It's the power of the Digital Hazard. It's a dangerous energy that is controlling him." Henry informed.
"Just let Terriermon handle this." He then said, unable to get a reply from Takato or Rika as Terriermon got off of his Tamer's head and took several steps forward, confronting Guilmon.
"Hey winged dino, follow me if you dare!" Terriermon taunted as he flap his ears and flew upwards in the sky, causing Guilmon to snarl furiously as he flew after him.
"That's it! Follow the leader!" Terriermon continued to tease as he and Guilmon flew in an aerial battle, with Guilmon attacked relentlessly, firing fireball after fireball.
"Don't delete him. He was just born." Takato called with concern, making Rika add. "Yeah. Takato created him and he is a friend."
"Who said we were going to delete him? Terriermon just have to defeat him. It's the only way to calm him down, I hope" Henry said in reply, watching the battle continue to unfold, certain in both his logic and his partner's abilities.
"Terrier Tornado!" Terriermon then announced, striking back as he spun around, creating a small vortex around his being that he then threw at Guilmon, only for the seemingly corrupt Digimon to stop flapping his wings, dodging the attack, before striking, shooting forth at Terriermon, grabbed his face and threw him back to the ground.
"Get out of my sight!" Guilmon said in a dark and distorted voice as he was about to strike with a final Pyro Sphere, ready to finish Terriermon off.
"Terriermon!" Henry cried out with concern, wishing there was something he could do in order to save his partner.
And as if hearing his wish, his D-Power began to glow with a green light, which also circled Terriermon, filling him with energy and causing Guilmon to back away from the light.
'What is this strength? I feel so energized!' Terriermon thought, looking over at Henry and his D-Power, now realizing what was happening and tapped into his new power.
"Terriermon Digivolve to... Gargomon!" He called, surpassing his Rookie form and becoming a Champion Level Digimon, leaving the Tamers in awe, before Rika said what all three were thinking. "He Digivolved? That is amazing!"
However, though Takato and Rika were glad to see the changes in Terriermon, looking at Gargomon, who readied his Gatling Arms, Henry could see there was something wrong.
"Gargo Pellets!" Gargomon then called as he began to attack, not only shooting at Guilmon, but filling the whole area with a stream of gunfire.
"Gargomon, stop it!" Henry cried out, but found his words were having little effect, forcing him to duck, while Takato pulled Rika down, holding her close as he shielded her.
With two Digimon attacking, Takato questioned. "Why is he randomly attacking us?"
"Because he is out of control. He used to get like this when I used him in my game. If he doesn't stop, it's not just Guilmon he'll target, but us too." Henry explained, concerned for Gargomon, Takato and Rika, while blaming himself for Gargomon's rash and dangerous actions.
Ceasing his gunfire for a moment, Gargomon looked around to see Guilmon had disappeared.
"Hey, you winged freak, come out and show yourself!" He called out, feeling a great desire inside him to fight and take down anybody who got in his way.
But as Gargomon made his call, a pair of red eyes, alongside a dark form rose behind the Champion Level Digimon, about to strike.
"Behind you!" Rika quickly called in warning, making Gargomon turn, but didn't have enough time to react or defend himself as Guilmon grabbed him and slammed him against the wall, grasping his throat, making Gargomon choke.
"You big bully..." Gargomon choked as Guilmon continued to keep his grasp upon Gargomon, staring at him with fury, before Guilmon then bellowed in a distorted and dark tone "I'll show you despair! I will destroy you!"
"Gargomon!" Henry cried out with great concern for his partner, matched by Takato as he shouted. "Guilmon, stop this! You can't do this!"
"Rika!" A familiar voice then called, making her presence known as Renamon landed gracefully beside Takato and Rika.
"Renamon, you have to do something. It's Guilmon. He's out of control! You have to help him" Rika pleaded, knowing it would be easier for Renamon to take Guilmon down, but was certain by doing so it would cost her her friendship with Takato.
"That's Guilmon?" Renamon had to ask, stunned to see the savageness in his form, as well as the aggression as Guilmon continued to strangle Gargomon, bringing back his right claw and was about to impale it right through Gargomon's chest.
"He's not doing this on his own, he's been controlled by something call the Digital Hazard." Rika explained, quickly bringing Renamon upto the situation, which made her smile and say with calmness and assurance. "The Digital Hazard? Alright, leave it to me. I don't need to fight him in order to to save him."
"Huh?" Rika asked, a little confused by the vixen's statement, but nodded, trusting in Renamon as she watched her partner step forward and towards Guilmon.
"Guilmon!" Renamon called out, getting Guilmon's attention, making the red-dino Digimon turn to face her, to which she decided to taunt him as she turned around and slapped her butt.
"Come and get me if you can!" The foxy Digimon then mocked, confusing Takato and Henry as to how Renamon was acting.
"What's she's doing?" Henry asked, thinking she had lost her marbles.
Guilmon snarled as let go of Gargomon, spread his wings and flew towards Renamon as he let out a fearsome roar.
However, as fast as he was, Renamon's speed outmatched his, allowing her to avoid Guilmon's attack, before she put her paws on both sides of his cheeks and kissed him on his forehead, which made Takato and Rika gasp, greatly surprised at Renamon's retaliation.
But as Renamon continued her actions, her paws and the purple patterns on her legs began to glow, affecting Guilmon as he suddenly stopped, freezing in place as the dark markings began to slowly fade, the wings retreated back into his back and the redness in his eyes faded, turning to a pure and normal yellow colour.
And after Renamon removed her lips off of his head, Guilmon then groaned and collapsed in the vixen's waiting arms, to which Renamon then let him lay, resting his head on her chest and allowed Guilmon to rest.
Impressed, though confused, Rika had to ask. "Renamon, what did you do? You just kissed him and he stopped his rampage."
"While most Digimon have both light and darkness within them, often siding with one factor over the other, I use both yin and yang to keep me in balance." Renamon said, before explaining. "So by using my yin powers, I was able to suppress the negative effects of his Hazard power."
Looking down at Guilmon, snoring lightly, his head nuzzling against Renamon's chest softly, the foxy Digimon smiled as she then said. "He is sleeping for now, but he should be alright when he wakes up."
"Thank goodness." Rika sighed, glad Renamon had resolved Guilmon's rampage in a peaceful way, as well as glad to know that she and Takato had a new ally, making part of her start to think they were becoming the next Digimon team.
"Rika?" Renamon then said, getting the attention of her Tamer.
"I think it would be best if we all found a more secluded area. All that noise Guilmon and Gargomon caused will likely attract some unwanted attention." She informed.
"You're right. We should get out of here." Rika replied, about to leave, but waited for Takato, who faced Renamon and asked her. "Renamon, do you mind carrying Guilmon?"
"Not at all." Renamon replied with a smile, before using her great speed to teleport away with the unconscious Digimon, staying close to her Tamer, but making sure no others were aware of her presence.
And as Takato and Rika exited the alleyway, both had no objections to allowing Henry and Gargomon to tag along, so long as Henry's partner was back to his Rookie form, allowing him to get away with it looking like he was carrying around a plush toy with him, something Terriermon didn't mind with Henry, but his little sister, Suzie Wong, was another case.
-Shinjuku Park-
"Thanks for all the help today, Henry. We appreciate it. After all, Gargomon and Guilmon didn't really hurt anyone." Takato said as he, Henry and Rika hung out, while Terriermon and Renamon gave their Tamers a little room, with Renamon sitting against a tree as she gently stroked Guilmon's head as he slept in her lap.
"Well I am glad to help you both, but Guilmon is dangerous when his Hazard power goes out of control. What happens if he loses his mind again?" Henry asked, somewhat concerned.
"Don't worry. I'll help him guide and control his powers. It's the least I could do for Takato." Renamon said, her words made Takato smile, before the vixen then heard a small groan come from her lap, making her look down and smile as she saw Guilmon slowly awakening.
"It seems our sleepyhead is waking up." She commented, just as Guilmon groaned, put his hand on his forehead and asked "Where am I? What happened to Guilmon?"
"Guilmon, thank goodness you're ok." Takato said with joy as he and Rika approached him.
"Who are you guys? And what am Guilmon resting on?" Guilmon asked as he looked back to see he was resting on Renamon's boobs, making him leap out and shout in shock "Guilmon sorry! I didn't mean..."
"It's alright. Nice to see you so innocent" Renamon chuckled, finding that when he wasn't in a blind rage, Guilmon was very cute.
"Guilmon, you may not believe this but I am your Tamer. My name's Takato Matsuki. It's good to see you." Takato introduced himself with a friendly smile, causing Guilmon to look at him and say in reply. "Tamer? You mean you and Guilmon are partners? But why would you pair yourself with a monster like me?"
"You're not a monster. You're a friend now." Rika reassured him, but Guilmon still felt a little down as he said. "I can't remember it it, but Guilmon attacked you."
"Yeah, thanks for knocking me around like a sandbag." Terriermon said sarcastically, making Henry whisper. "Hey, be kind to him. It's not his fault."
"You weren't doing it on purpose, you were being controlled." Rika told Guilmon, to which Renamon nodded, smiled and added. "And we'll help you learn how to control your powers. I'll help you do so if you're up for it? I'll help train you while Rika and Takato are in school."
And while glad Renamon was being so considerate and kind, Rika then thought with a curiousness. 'It seems Renamon's taken a liking to him already. I wonder why.'
"Ok. Thank you all for giving Guilmon another chance. I am sorry for all the trouble I caused." Guilmon said, his negative feelings removed when Takato hugged him and said. "No worries, Guilmon. We glad we gave you life. And I am glad you're here, boy."
While Takato and Guilmon smiled at one another, glad to be Tamer and partner, with Rika and Renamon, both were glad to see the bond the pair were forming, determined to do whatever they could to help, while Henry was a little concerned, both for Guilmon's Hazard power and Terriermon's inability to control himself as Gargomon, hoping that with the help of his new friends, they could overcome both problems.
However, none of them were aware that someone was watching them, envious of Guilmon, clenching his red gloved hand into a fist, before departing.
-Several hours later-
Within her room, Rika was resting on her bed, wearing an aqua coloured T-shirt and a pair of matching shorts, her arms crossed behind her head as she thought about all that had happened, namely Guilmon.
"His power is indeed incredible, even for a Rookie. I just hope Renamon can help him control it." Rika said to herself, sighing as she then thought aloud. "After all, we will need Guilmon for future battles."
And as Rika continued to think on Guilmon,tiredness eventually taking her as the red haired Tamer fell asleep, Renamon was in the bath, both cleaning her body, as well as taking the time to relax and think to herself.
"Guilmon seems really cute and handsome. Poor guy having that power. Still, it's nothing I cannot help with." The foxy Digimon then said with a confident smile as she washed her boobs, part of her wondering what Guilmon was up to.
-In Guilmon's shed-
"Here, Guilmon. I brought some food for you in case you get hungry." Takato said as he set some bread down on the floor, causing Guilmon to look at his Tamer and ask. "That Digimon... Renamon... Takato think Renamon can really help Guilmon?"
"Of course she will. And believe me, I think she likes you." Takato replied with a small smile.
"Night, Boy." The brunette then said as he took his leave, quickly heading back home to make sure his parents didn't worry about him, leaving Guilmon in thought as he looked at his clawed hands, fearing his Digital Hazard powers.
"This evil, bad, mean making power of mine. Guilmon hopes Guilmon can get it under control." He said to himself, certain it would be hard, but was confident that with Takato, Renamon and their friends, it would be possible.