EL Digital Saviors 15
Ok loyal readers now that Devimon has how shall we say... departed we can get into the second major but shortest story arc. Its name is DigiDestined VS Arc. First up is to introduce Bando and his men, after that is adding in Nana, and finally little Mariko. Kurama and the Kakuzawa's have seen the likes of a rogue Diclonius and intend to capture her whether or not regardless of her teammates' opinion of her apparent heroic deeds.
-chapter 15 - Bando's Elite VS the DigiDestined
-Inn
In the waning hours of the last day's light the DigiDestined were finishing up their celebratory dinner of American styled shish kabob containing green bell peppers, red onions, pineapple, red potato, and finally the meat of the five US Kabasa sausage. After the dinner Alex figured he'd help Lucy finish up the dishes.
The nerdish boy noticed she was still very quiet after the defeat of Devimon. He figured she was still uneasy about the others finding out her true nature. Heck he barely understood it himself truth be told. Based on what Tentomon told him about the Diclonii Lucy must've been ashamed to be one. She was worried they'd turn their backs on her because her kind tended to be aggressive and blood-thirsty. He also figured he'd try to get her spirits up. ''I bet you're still worried about everyone knowing yer a Diclonius right?''
The pinkette opened her mouth to speak but no words came forth. She just continued to glumly do the dishes. Alex saw she needed some more encouragement to help her. ''Look Lucy I might not have gone through the crap you went through but I can sympathize. Remember when I said I was picked on a lot. Big kids would push me down, steal my lunches or even my school ID card, I'd ask a girl out only to be set up like a fool. I thought I'd never have friends until I met Jason and JP. But here's something else to think about in the Spider-Man series Uncle Ben's last major words of advice to Peter were "With great power comes great responsibility''. Also keep this in mind so you have those vector things. They're part of you... you control their power. Lucy to put it bluntly you have great evil capabilities but an even greater capacity to do good. Everyone does even a Diclonius no matter what studies say. Anyways (yawns) I'm a bit tired from our long day I'm hittin' the sack. Night Luce.''
Alex then went out of the kitchen and upstairs to bed. Niimon happened to hear him mentioning hitting a sack. ''I don't get it, what did the sack ever do to him? I'm lost.''
''I'll do it.'' Patamon said as he snapped Niimon's pant's again making him let out a yelp... then a loud wet flatus was born. Patamon covered his nose from the foul vapors. "Oh... That did it. Seriously Neemon there's something wrong with yer intestines.'' This incited the pinkette to light a match to rid the smell from the air.
After putting a few plates away Lucy figured what Alex said was true. Bless him. She owned this power. She recalled from a psychology book of Yuka's that everyone has the capacity to do evil but everyone also has the great potential to do good as well. "He's right Patamon. I own this power. I choose to use it for the betterment of all three worlds: human, Digimon, and Diclonius alike."
"Atta girl.'' Patamon said then added something else. "But hey I really think we should be hitting the hey next and get some sleep. Its been a long day.'' The trio then went upstairs to head to bed.
-the next morning -begin Dead Gardens by Nightwish
As the sun rose the next morning far, far away from the Inn and from Kamakura itself there was an island facility off the coast. The place was said to do cancer research, and disease control only it was a front as all kinds of unholy experiments took place there. In reality it was where all Diclonii in Japan were being held for inhumane experiments. All around the place various staff members were going about their work as the day was approaching the dawn shift and those preparing to get off their night shifts. In a neatly cleaned office adorned with vases there was a well tailored man in a black suit when there was a knock at his office door. "Come in Kigaragi." He said to the person coming in.
''Hello sir. Here's your usual morning coffee Mr. Kurama.'' The bubbly secretary said placing the cup of piping hot brown liquid on the man's desk. It was then she remembered something. ''Y'know I just heard a few more reports about those monsters that have suddenly seen attacking the city. There was one by the bay front and another by the old lighthouse the very next day. I wanted to ask you since you're a scientist what do you think about the whole thing?''
''Yes I've heard them. But what's behind it all I've truly no idea. My only guess is they're from an alternate dimension... possibly.'' The bespectacled man said offering one good idea.
But before Dr. Kurama could elaborate ever further on any more hypotheses of the monsters' origins the intercom system interrupted him. It was from outside his office. He had a knot form in his gut... he knew full well who was out there. ''I hope you didn't forget our scheduled meeting Dr. Kurama? We've some important business to talk over.'' The elder Kakuzawa aka the Director mentioned over the device.
Once the two Kakuzawa's strolled into the office Kigaragi decided it was best for her to make her leave. For some reason the two male higher ups always made her skin crawl. In short they gave her a bad case of the creeps. Then the trio was alone. Kurama wished he didn't have to talk with the two but it frankly was his job to.
The two other men pulled up a few chairs and began their discussion of the recent events that had started plaguing the city. If the Diclonii weren't bad enough on their own these strange beasts had them beat. The monsters had appeared only a few days ago but using advanced satellite visual data the trio had possibly found a clue to the whole mess. At the first siting on the beach, the bay front, and the lighthouse incident the sky spying devices found something of value. A girl was with them.
''That girl. Somehow she must be connected in some way to these monsters.'' Kakuzawa Jr. surmised looking over the recorded was seen trading powerful blows with what looked like a very powerful black demonic monster. ''She seems to be very strong as well.''
''Except one thing that girl's a Diclonius. Watch the footage more closely. Both her arms are held down but the demon-like creature is still hit by something unseen. Though it didn't seem to do much good.'' Dr. Kurama noted again to Jr. scrutinizing the footage more closely.
Director Kakuzawa aka the Senior of the two couldn't believe his eyes. How could he have missed one of those vicious humanoids?! This one must've slipped away before the mandatory birth divisions were put into place. But still where had she been all these years? The more he watched her fight the more intrigued the director became. Such power should be studied more closely he thought. ''I say we take her in.'' He said surprising the other two men.
''What? You can't be serious.'' Kurama gaped unsure if he was sure he heard what he thought he did.
The older director just gave the two a death glare effectively telling both to keep quiet. ''Look Jr. one of those horned freaks is running around out there. She's a gory massacre waiting to happen. We've no choice. Plus she'll give us information on those ferocious monsters. We'd already seen she's a connection to them. In case she isn't how shall we say 'receptive' to meet us well then I need only give a call to a group of bounty hunters and assassins who'd be happy to soften her up.''
Both Jr. and Dr. Kurama exchanged glances and Kurama could hardly believe what the director was suggesting. ''You mean the group led by that maniac Bando? He's a loose cannon sir!'' Kurama spat objecting the notion that crazed nutjob and his band of merry maniacal men could even do the job.
-shortly
Today the three met in Senior's office with the mercenaries awaiting their orders like good potential minions. One of the mercenaries Bando who was also their leader had doubt over this mission. "So you're tellin' us you can't catch this freaky chick?"
"What makes you think we can do it eh? Eh?" Another of them objected wondering if this brainiac failed then how could they hope to succeed.
"Hey Merk shut up." Another of the gunmen said telling Merk into shutting up.
"You are to capture alive if possible this girl." Director Kakuzawa explained giving Bando a photo of their target. It was her alright with punkish pink hair, ruby hued eyes, and obviously her trim physique. "These powers that she displays and the fact she has friendly relations with these... 'monsters'. Well for lack of better words, they worry me as none of her kind should be allowed to be in the outside world roaming around if giant city crushing monsters are involved. If you cannot bring her in alive... well I figure you all for clever men I'll leave that to your imaginations."
"Meh! She looks more like some punk geek lost at a college party.'' Yet another of the men remarked.
"But how we gonna fight her?!" Still another mercenary barked out angrily at Kakuzawa Jr. He decided it was best not to piss off the man anymore than he had to. But he'd heard quite a bit about the monster attacks in the news over the past few weeks. If she could have giant monsters at her beckon call then what chance did they stand against her? "Tell me you brainiac just how can we stop a bratty witch who's chummy with giant monsters?"
As the group left the office another of the soldiers spoke up. "Say boss what'll we do when we find 'er considering what Kouki just mentioned because I don't wanna be stomped like a bug. And how will we even get to finding her? Looks aside the city's a big place. She could be anywhere."
"I'll think up something... You know me. I don't say this enough... But this time we've all the time in the world. Besides we get to kill somebody for legal reasons we haven't done that in a long time." Bando replied.
-elsewhere
As Mayu walked with a few bags of groceries with she reflected on how things had developed with her living with the other Digidestined of the Inn as requested by Nick. Though she'd been doubts about working as a group but try as she might she couldn't deny her not-so secret fascination she found with her partner Renamon. A thought occurred to her mind. Now that she thought about it she wondered if with Devimon being defeated the Network would likely step up their attacks or send more powerful fighters. As the adopted child of Kohta and Yuka she had no other relatives and often wished for someone her age to talk to. It was hard being young she thought.
She didn't know it at the time but she was being followed... by Bando and his goon squad no less. She'd no clue an entire group of mercenaries had followed her all the way from the store to the court yard. Most of them hid behind trees, a few around corners, rooftops surrounding the yard, and some even hid behind rocks. She was now approaching the court yard's far off steps.
Hidden behind a large garbage dumpster a few of the group carefully observed the girl just going about her business. She certainly didn't look dangerous... In fact she looked like some grade school kid. Video footage showed she was involved with the monsters as well. ''She doesn't seem to be anything important. Hey boss she's just a little kid, but maybe she'll lead us to our target everybody keep careful watch of her. And keep quiet.'' One of the guys mentioned looking her over a little.
Their current target's attention turned to a small fluttering butterfly that perched itself on her head. Suddenly and in the worst bit of rotten timing Merk's cellphone rang out with a very rock 'n roll type of theme. This caught Mayu's attention... she was being followed!
This ticked Kouji off one of the group who tried frantically to shut the blasted device up but failed as it kept ringing. ''Crap! Merk you and your damn phone!'' Kouji hissed at his fellow mercenary.
By now the ringing cellphone had let Mayu know she'd been followed... This was a very bad happenstance indeed, for her especially. ''Now who in the heck could be following me?'' Mayu spat whirling around facing off with numerous what looked like armed assassins.
Surprising the group of gunmen Renamon then materialized from out of nowhere and jumped in front of the small preteen acting as a guard for her. ''Who're you all state your business here." Renamon gruffly asked no make that half ordered the men why they were there in the first place.
''We came for that dangerous pink haired horned witch.'' One of them growled out.
"You mean... You mean you want Lucy. What do you want her for huh?! What'd she ever do to you?!" Mayu said getting snippy with the lot of the mercenaries.
She seemed unfazed by them pointing their firearms at her. However Renamon wasn't so calm. "Do what you want to me but you will not hurt Mayu... understand?" Renamon said flatly.
"Ok then have it yer way then.'' Bando said. "Ok boys let 'em have it.''
The large group of gunmen led by Bando then opened fire on the dyad with the fox monster grabbing the schoolgirl and dashing behind a large rock like a woman driven mad. Mayu heard the gunfire and bullets bouncing off the rock. "I'm just a school kid I didn't actually think they'd try to shoot me!"
"Of course they would. They're apparently bounty hunters. They're after Lucy I know it." The fox figured.
"Why? What'd Lucy ever do to them?!" Mayu gasped wondering just what they'd want with the pinkette.
After thinking a moment on just how to explain the rosette's 'unique' condition made her a bulls eye for every genocidal research lab on the planet. Her kind wasn't treated particularly well... Renamon was putting it off on how to explain why. "Lucy's kind... isn't well liked. Its a very long story." And frankly she wasn't sure just how to put it into a context a way for little Mayu could understand but then again Mayu was somewhat wise beyond her years. Still Renamon would hold off on explanations when they weren't getting shot at.
-Inn
Back at the Inn the gang heard gunfire and sounds of fighting coming from the court yard. "That sounds like gunfire! Trouble people in the courtyard! Let's move!" Kohta said as he jumped out of the chair he was seated in as Yuka, Kanae, Lucy ran along with him followed by the trio of US exchange students JP, Jason, and Alex. Neemon and Bokomon tagged along in case they needed to give advice. And of course the Digimon followed after.
-court yard
The six DigiDestined dashed out the door to the court yard and saw Mayu at the full mercy against some crazed group of gunmen. They were badly pinned down and the rock they hid behind wasn't much. The gunners seemed to have the upper hand. Bando then noticed their target was amongst the others as the gunfire ceased.
''You losers up there! Hand over the horned freak and we'll just be on our way. Then you can have your scrawny school brat back safe and sound. How's that for a deal eh?'' Merk asked using a megaphone to call out to the group.
Exchanging a few glances at everyone Kohta just glared at what he thought were a bunch of the most evil people he ever had the displeasure of meeting. The fact that these punks opened fire on little Mayu was beyond despicable... and then and only then it was to draw out Lucy. It was time these jerks got a piece of his mind. ''You think you can just come shooting up the town, try gunning down a helpless school girl?! Then expect us to hand over our friend to your bosses when she hasn't even done anything wrong?! You guys are absolutely crazy and I am so looking forward to kicking your... !''
"But I'm not that helpless Kohta!'' Mayu spat out cutting a frustrated Kohta off and annoyed at being seen as helpless.
''Kohta let me do this. I know just how to deal with psychos like them.'' Lucy said calming Kohta was expecting wackos or even mad scientist labs to notice her condition.
After all the vast majority were locked up while she was free. She couldn't win this battle all by herself and knew her friends would be necessary to victory. She gestured for everyone to follow behind her... but several feet behind. "Patamon let these pieces of assassin for hire hear what our answer is.''
The little orange Digimon then gave the group of hired gunmen his response. "You guys are history! You're toast! Just you wait!'' Patamon then gave them the raspberries.
As if that didn't have the bunch of goon gunners steamed up already the next move the DigiDestined would pull from their collective hat would do it. Everyone exchanged glances then called out one single unified phrase. ''Execute! Champion Level Digivolve!''
-begin Brave Heart by Azumi Miyazaki (yes readers I've finally went and used it/be happy)
"Agumon digivolve to... GEOGREYMON!" Agumon now Geogreymon roared out.
"Palmon digivolve to... SUNFLOWMON!" Palmon now Sunflowmon called out second.
"Patamon digivolve to... ANGEMON!" Patamon now the blue robed Angemon shouted.
"Tentomon digivolve to... KABUTERIMON!" Tentomon now Kabuterimon yelled next.
"Hawkmon digivolve to... AQUILAMON!" Hawkmon now Aquilamon yelled after the insect type.
"Hagurumon digivolve to... GUARDROMON!" The likes of Guardromon called out last but not least.
Mayu exchanged a glance with her vulpine based partner, seeing as she was missing the fight Renamon teleported from sight then reappeared with Mayu in her arms ala bridal style. "Look Renamon the others! They came to help. You get in there and show 'em what yer made of Renamon! Execute! Champion Level Digivolve!"
"Roger and preparing to engage. Renamon digivolve to... KYUBIMON!" Renamon now Kyubimon shouted out running along the others.
Needless to say the whole group of armed gunner assassins weren't quite prepared to fight the great towering forms of the now seven Champion level Digimon. Now mind you the group had likely seen car bombs kill people, limbs blown off, people being brutally shot, decapitations, stabbings and such but seeing a giant dinosaur, a bug , an angel, a nine-tailed fox, a cast iron robot, a ginormous eagle with horns, and a giant sunflower monster. It was too crazy to believe but they were all there seeing it.
Kouji couldn't believe his own eyes. This was impossible... The crazy little monsters just got a dose a steroids or something. Now they were bigger, angrier and meaner. ''Boss I don't believe this. It has to be a trick with mirrors or some fancy projector image.''
''Oh sure boss they're monsters out there connected to those kids but that dork scientist didn't mention the monsters are in cahoots with them. They can even make 'em go supersize at a minute's yell!'' One of the gunmen shouted out.
''Shit... " Bando said flatly.
He just stared in shock at he was seeing. His dark shades then fell off his face showing his eyes were in a state of shock as well. Kyubimon used her Foxtail Inferno move to bombard the group of hired gunmen. She was soon joined by Guardromon's Guardian Barrage missiles. The incoming projectiles corralled the men into a small cluster while Angemon went about blocking their rear escape route. ''Going my way boys?'' The angel flatly asked.
''Fire!'' Bando ordered as they unloaded every last round of ammo on the six winged angel.
''Angel Staff!'' Angemon called out as he spun his golden staff weapon deflecting every bullet aimed at him.
It was then after the the group of hired goons realized they were completely out of ammo when suddenly a huge number of Digimon from Primary Village appeared. Four of them were the guardians of the said village (Cyberdramon, Metalgreymon, Rapidmon, and Wargrowlmon) but a few others were with them like the giant yellow teddy bear Manzaimon, Pixiemon the tiny powder puff looking Ultimate (who in reality trained the Ultimate's who guarded the village). The five Rookies in training Monmon, Kotemon, Bearmon, Flamemon, and Strabimon also appeared.
But who really surprised Lucy by arriving were the likes of six of the Ten Legendary Warriors Reborn. In this case it was the likes of Agunimon the warrior of fire who could Digivolve into his Ultimate form Burninggreymon. His cohorts included Lobomon the warrior of the light element who could change into Kendogarurumon. On the opposing element spectrum was the warrior of darkness Loweemon who digivolved to Jagerloweemon. Loweemon was also Lobomon's brother. The heavy hitter of the group Beetlemon used the element of thunder and could digivolve further into the hulking cyborg Metalkabuterimon. Utilizing the element of ice was Kumemon who while small could Digivolve into a more powerful Ultimate form of Korikakumon. The last one who used the element of wind was the Fairy type Kazemon who could change even further into her Ultimate form Zephyrmon. Kazemon was the only female in the group.
''The Legendary Warriors what're you doing here?!" Angemon half shouted in a type of mood that didn't want to deal with them.
''Trying to keep you from letting human blood be spilled. That's what! Beetlemon Digivolve to... METALKABUTERIMON!'' Beetlemon now Metalkabuterimon roared out as he towered over the likes of the armed gunners. His huge horn doubled as a long barrel of a particle cannon.
"Yeah whatever says you!" Merk however wouldn't hear any of the giant robo-beetle's lip. He pulled out a spare pistol and pointed right at the hulking mecha Digimon. Metalkabuterimon just pointed his bigger four barreled gun arm right his face showing he meant business. He also pointed his horn cannon at the armed gunner. "Ok so that works... "
''Ooh my my you're a cute one. I like the big strong types if ya get what I'm saying sugar.'' Kazemon said walking right up to Bando and apparently right off the bat started hitting on him.
"Uh... Ok... " Bando uttered speechless.
Kouki couldn't believe what he was seeing. One of the crazy monsters was putting the moves on his boss. It was just too weird. This Kazemon as she was called resembled a human teenager dressed in light lavender pink swimsuit styled outfit. Pale butterfly wings jutted from her back but her eyes had a weird metal visor over them. Her long light purple hair blew in the wind as two long bangs hung over her face. ''Great a monster fairy is hitting on our boss.''
The fact she was doing such an action wasn't lost on the group of Digimon. Metalgreymon couldn't believe this. He expected this behavior from a Ladydevimon but not Kazemon. "Kazemon stop it get yer mind out of Cupid's stranglehold!''
"Barf.'' Monmon said wanting to do exactly that at seeing Kazemon acting like she did.
"Has Kazemon completely lost it?! Woman snap back to reality!'' Agunimon shouted also in shock over the issue.
''Nope she's serious Agunimon. Looks like she's head over heels for the crazed lug.'' Kumemon said flatly not liking this anymore than he did.
Pretty soon the whole group started arguing with the armed gunmen barring the inclusion of the green armored Rapidmon who seemed deep in thought. It was time for decisions to be made not petty fighting. He'd seen and heard enough. He shot a few Rapid Fire missiles into the air silencing everybody. ''That's enough out of all of you!''
After hearing the normally calm and collected Rapidmon shout like a madman. It was so out of character for him which means he meant business. "Look Bando I don't know who gave you your orders or why but you're making a critical mistake. Remember that devil monster by the lighthouse? These brave youths defeated him. These monsters like them and myself have a name... We're Digimon short for Digital digital plane we come from is a byproduct of you human's electronic, computer, and communications grid. Our world is in peril as evil Digimon called the Viral Kaiser Network have made it their mission to enslave not only ours but your world as well. The Digidestined are not your enemies and neither are we.''
''Oh yeah how's that?'' Bando asked curious.
"Because we're Vaccine types.'' Angemon added.
''Vaccine?'' Bando repeated confused. What did medicine have to do with this situation?
The small Rookie then stepped forward wearing some kind of pink belt who cleared his throat before speaking. "Ahem allow me to introduce myself my name is Bokomon I'm a scholar, perhaps I can enlighten you on a few things. We Digimon have six stages in their life cycles and advance in form by acquiring more data. We start out as Fresh which is equivalent to a baby. We then move to In-Training then Rookie with Champion after that. If we increase our power even more we reach the level Ultimate. The final level of power is Mega. We also come in three major types... Data, Vaccine, and Virus. As a general rule Virus types are generally evil while Vaccine are usually good."
''True that.'' The yellow rabbit looking Neemon added. But then he let out a wet and loud bit of gas. "Oops sorry nervous.''
Kouki couldn't believe this... a Digimon made a fart as bad a guy who packed down three bowels of bean based curry. ''Boy looks like he just detonated a personal dirty bomb. Oh the stink is horrid!''
''If you'll let us we can train you in how to deal with Digimon. Got any hideouts or secret bases we can hide at while we train?'' Cyberdramon mentioned.
''We do have an old WW2 military base far outside the city given to us by the city government. We use it when we're not doing stuff. You can uh... bunk there for the time being.'' Bando mentioned to the black armored cyborg dragon beast.
Then almost just as soon as they'd appeared the Digimon and the hired gunmen vanished using a Digiport Pixiemon had opened up. JP however was not pleased how crazy things were getting by this point. ''Ok what the frig just happened?''
Alex however had a few ideas. "I think we've just encountered a new set of enemies. And the worst kind too... fellow humans. Whoever hired Bando and his men likely isn't done with us just yet. I suspect whoever hired them will send more operatives after Lucy.''
After Alex had his speech the words sunk into everybody's heads. There were some dark human forces at work behind the scenes this the DigiDestined knew to be true. Enemy Digimon were one thing but human villains were something entirely. And it seemed whoever sent out Bando's group likely had more tricks up their long sleeves. Lucy wondered what the world wanted to throw her way next.
-to be continued
Ok so how was this chapter? Action packed enough? Bold enough? Rushed? Or crap? Anyways now that the story's second major arc has started up, the Digidestined now must deal with not just the Network but human villains as well. Again in case you might've forgotten chapters 15 through 17 will be dealing with the major forces of the facility. The next chapter has Kurama send Nana to try to take Lucy in. How will she fare up against these monsters calling themselves 'Digimon'? Also worthy of note is that this Kazemon is entirely Digimon in origin not a human turned into one. Let's just say she likes the 'bad boy' types and not the 'good guys'. Never fear she can still be the spunky kicker of butt.
How's the pseudo soundtrack holding up? I'm keeping it because the songs set the mood listen to them on Youtube while reading I think you'll like the atmosphere they create.
This has been writer TURP and I hope you folks are enjoying my crazed crossovers. Please look into Yokohama Night Monsters, Neon Genesis Nightwarriors, Power Rangers Dimension Legends, ELG The Series, Diclonius Goddess of Steel, and Maverick Hunter KLN to satisfy your craving for bizarre crossovers. This has been TURP "The Crossover Writer" and now slightly less insane phasing out people later.
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