EL Digital Saviors 17
Ok loyal readers now that Devimon has how shall we say... departed we can get into the conclusion of the shortest story arc. Its name is DigiDestined VS Arc. Next I aim to introduce Mariko and yet again the clash of Diclonii is at hand. The Network attacks the facility, kill the Kakuzawa's and destroy all information on the Vector Virus. Kurama assumes Lucy had enacted a revenge attack because of his ordering Bando and Nana to bring her in. Without much choice he unleashes his powerful daughter Diclonius Mariko! Even worse if Kurama offers an ultimatum surrender or he'll go public about her condition. Story is still rated the same. Please read and review.
-chapter 17 - Thirty Seven VS the DigiDestined
It was late afternoon at the institute as Dr. Kurama was greeted in his office by the likes of both the Kakuzawa's. They didn't look happy no in fact they looked very ticked off. Kakuzawa Sr. took a seat in another of Kurama's desk as Jr. sat next to him. ''It's about that rogue Diclonius girl Lucy. Its far too dangerous that she roams around like a free bird. The fact she commands an entire group of powerful monsters as do her allies makes her even more deadly. This string of failures cannot continue.''
The face of Jr. frowned as he took out a report on the sightings of Lucy. She was spotted all around the town followed by her brown dog and her personal orange creature minion. ''Hmm... First Bando, then Nana goes missing with those monster summoners. We don't have any choice left Number 37 is our last shot at catching her.''
''Mariko... ?'' Kurama stammered out in a bit of shock. For those not in the know Number 37 aka Mariko was in Dr. Kurama's biological daughter.
It pained him to send her out even more than Nana but it was his duty to defend the world. The Diclonius menace must be stopped before humanity was overrun by them. Lucy was a massacre waiting to happen. She couldn't be allowed to live outside the facility. ''Alright we'll send her out just before sundown. I'll work on figuring out how to contact the girl." The bespectacled scientist answered in a distinctly depressed sort of tone.
''Its settled then. We'll send Number 37 and hopefully our problems will finally be over.'' Jr. mentioned in a very good mood all the while Kurama got the saddest look in his eye as the two higher ups walked off.
-later -inside the restricted area
If only the trio of men knew the magnitude of the huge mistake they were about to make. By eliminating Lucy and by extension the Digidestined they just made themselves a major target of the Network. In short the institute attacking the Digidestined made the Network very angry. In the Network's mindset annihilating the group Digimon partners was their right and theirs alone.
Using a Digiport from one of the computer's in some random research room emerged several of the evil Digimon in the Network's service. Two of the creatures to emerge from the portal resembled a clawed hand with an eyeball on top. Two long streamer-like ears trailed behind the eye. A trio of pale greyish lavender balls of fur went behind them with floppy ears. But its red eyes made them creepy. Another resembled an evil greyish rabbit but bearing cat-like teeth. The next member of the Network raiding group had a torso mostly made of tentacles with two long spindly arms with over-sized hands. Its head bore creepy green eyes with more long streamer like ears. The trio of Digimon behind that one had a chrysalis-like body with six long tentacles bearing sharp points.
The group of evil Digimon walked outside of the research room then along the hallway carefully avoiding the security guards along the way. The group was led by the rabbit monster. This was a Gazimon. Its type was Mammal, level Champion and had the Virus attribute. ''All clear this way boys. C'mon let's go raise some unholy terror! These facility idiots wanna take out our enemies eh? Well they just made us their enemy.''
The claw-like Digimon had a name too. This was a Tsumemon. While its level was at In-Training its type and attribute were currently unknown. However they acted real life computer viruses as in corrupting data and destroying valuable files. Its voice was very high pitched indicating its youthful state. ''Pretty soon the fools will be running around like chickens with their heads cut off. Heh-heh!''
The group slipped by the scant security in the hallway and this was where them being associated with the Network paid off. The smaller furball Digimon with the red eyes were Pagumon another In-Training Digimon. Their type and attribute were the same as Gazimon. The three hopped on top of each other head as the top one used a triangular device in his mouth to unlock the card lock on the lab door. One of the Pagumon however had to comment on the situation. ''It's simple really. We'll have both our enemies kill each other. Whomever is left we'll pick 'em off later.''
Inside the room was a huge array of computer towers and a huge screen dominated the room. Gazimon turned the machine on and tried looking for everything Diclonius related. Not surprisingly he came into a roadblock involving password protected files. This was where Tsumemon came in as he used a few powers to hack open the passwords so their other companion could do his work. "Its all yours Keramon eat it up.'' Tsumemon chirped as he presented the computer data for Keramon aka the one with the creepy green eyes and the tentacled body.
''Thank you. Such delicious data it'd be a waste to just leave it here.'' Keramon said as his mouth curled into a creepy smile.
Opening up his wide mouth all the data began to be extracted from the computer network. One of Keramon's special power's was to extract computing data from even the best of protected places. The stuff was like the sweetest candy to him. He loved his job no doubt. Soon seconds later the last of the data was consumed by the Keramon. He was a Rookie level but again like Tsumemon his type attribute were unknown at this time. Then the many Pagumon started chewing on the PC towers effectively rendering them in serious need of repair.
It was then the group was caught by none other than Kakuzawa Sr. as the group was in shock. Being caught wasn't part of the plan. ''Ahh crap... '' The chrysalis-like monster called Chrysalimon griped.
They were Champion level but again like the previous two Digimon their attribute and type was unidentified Kakuzawa Sr. stared down at the group of monsters that dared infiltrate his precious facility. ''You! You're one of those monsters! HERE!" The older man roared out as he pulled a gun on the group of viruses only for the reflexes of a Chrysalimon to whack the gun right out of his hands.
The man was now defenseless in front of the power of these evil monsters. The evil Gazimon had a sadistic thought cross his mind and he was going to carry it out. Gazimon backhanded K. Sr. so hard he flew across the room and slammed into a large computer monitor severely cracking it. "Idiotic old man you think you can take us on? FAH!'' Keramon taunted the man.
Throwing a punch K. Sr. tried to deck the evil little monster only to be grabbed by the throat. Gazimon smirked like a madman possessed. He then gave the ignorant human a few backhanded slaps on the face. Gazimon threw the weary human across the room yet again this time he slid near a desk. The evil virus wasn't done yet as he grabbed Kakuzawa by his suit collar and slammed him down on the desk breaking it right in two.
One of the Chrysalimon then ensnared the man by the neck with his tentacles. ''Still want a few more go-rounds hmm? Human we can keep this up all day until it kills you.''
The beaten old facility worker however sneered at the group of monsters who had literally just beaten him within an inch of his life. ''I... I Still have a trump card... You can't win... My virus... ''
The itty bitty Tsumemon however knew the old man was bluffing as the group already took care of their mission. ''Ya mean the data on your precious vector virus hmm? We got it... In Keramon's stomach that is! Along with everything else Diclonius related! Hahahahahahah!''
The color on the old man's face drained completely upon hearing this information. He also saw the damaged computer tower complex. They looked like they'd been chewed on... likely by these monster bandits. ''Your time's up you wrinkled prune. We the Network are going to conquer this damn planet! This is who we are!" One of the Pagumon piped up.
''You my dear man are going straight to hell. Goodbye Kakuzawa Sr.'' Keramon mentioned as he raised his hand then brought it down at full speed.
From outside the room a blood curdling scream was heard as a wet crunching sound was heard coming from the lab. In short terms Keramon had killed Kakuzawa Senior in cold blood.
-elsewhere
Elsewhere in the building most of the security force was having their hands full in dealing with a huge rock-like monster whose body resisted gunfire. Its beige body was tied together with metal looped hooks and ropes. One of the guards knew this was a futile battle. If they ran out of ammo they were finished. ''Sir we can't hold this thing off much longer!''
Hearing the commotion on the comm system line Kakuzawa Jr. had been called down here to see what sort of problem the guards got into this time. He thought it was an escaping Diclonius but needless to say he nearly had a heart attack when he saw the guards were fighting with a giant rock monster. ''We can't fall back otherwise these monster freaks could destroy the whole place!"
''Freak? Me Golemon not freak! Me kill you puny man!'' The rock creature snarled as it charged straight for the scientist then grabbed him by the throat.
The mighty stone beast hoisted him up then glared into his face. In truth the scientist was truly frightened... he was at the beast's mercy and he wasn't even sure if the beast had any to give. Golemon threw the man down hard onto the floor then shouted out his attack. ''Sulfur Plume!''
The whole hallway was then filled with hot volcanic gas which suffocated all those who were unfortunate to be caught in its deadly embrace.
-elsewhere
Still elsewhere in the building just outside Kurama's office another Tsumemon had broken into the said room and placed a strange CD-Rom on his desk. The little creature chuckled to itself as it vanished into a Digiport in front of the office's PC just as Kurama entered. He'd just heard the news about both the Kakuzawa's deaths. Somehow the monsters bypassed every bit of the security forces without a hitch. The more he pondered the issue the more clear it became... This was retaliation for the Bando and Nana attack. Lucy concocted a scheme to get revenge on the facility and by extension the trio in charge of it. ''That witch... She's gone too damn far now. I'll make her pay for this!'' Kurama growled in a foul mood.
If that horned witch wanted to play her cards this way well then it seemed he'd have to keep up his poker face even better. This action had to be the kids way of getting back at him for trying to capture the pink haired lass. It then noticed the disc on his wooden desk. ''What's this?" The sleeve had a label on it. "A CD-Rom on how to hack into the... Digivice?''
He then recalled the group of youths using a small device in order to evolve their personal monsters into more powerful combat forms. ''Hmm I can use this program to contact that rogue horned freak Lucy. Then I'll offer my ultimatum... ''
-Inn
Back at the Inn Lucy was finishing up the final touches on the Chicago styled deep dish pizza that Jason had suggested for dinner. After the food was half eaten suddenly Lucy's Digivice went off. Everybody was puzzled why it would act like a phone so she told them she had a direct line to the Holy Trinity. She went outside with Patamon atop her shoulder. ''Hello?'' She asked unaware of just who was calling her now.
The voice on the other side made her heart nearly skip a beat. It was Dr. Kurama somehow he'd hacked into her Digivice line. ''Hello my dear how's things in freedom?''
The pink haired girl mouthed to Patamon it was that crazed scientist Kurama. ''How'd you get on this line you scum! What do you want?" Lucy hissed over the device.
The reply was quick and to the point. "Simple surrender to the facility face my daughter and I'll leave your friends be how's that sound hmm? Number 37 and myself will be awaiting you by the waterfront in case of you trying a silly stunt."
"Fine. We'll be there. Jerk.'' Lucy hissed as the scientist broke contact.
The pinkette went back inside saying the Trinity called her for something and she had to leave for a few hours. Little did she realize a very concerned Nana, Salamon, Bokomon and Neemon followed along behind her... but far enough where she didn't realize she was being tagged.
-city waterfront
By the time Lucy had arrived at the waterfront she saw no one there she however did sense another Diclonius around the area which meant "Number 37" was very much nearby somewhere close on top of that. Hearing faint sounds of slightly rusted wheels she turned and saw yet another smaller yet very similar looking Diclonii girl her eyes and hair much like her own. Except she was in a wheelchair. "So where's Number 37 at? Is she yer big sister?" Patamon asked the runty girl.
The likes of Kurama strolled over to the wheelchair girl. ''There's that creature minion of yours again. Be very careful of it Mariko.'' The scientist added.
Lucy was not impressed by the likes of the short handicapped Diclonius girl. ''Is this some kind of joke? That's Number 37! She's even runtier than Nana was.''
Giving the older teenage Diclonius a death glare Kurama then demanded she show some respect for the child. ''Runt? Show some respect to my daughter and your superior!''
''You're sick Kurama! Using your own flesh and blood as a shield!'' Patamon half shouted at the apparently mad scientist.
''You keep quiet! Daddy I wanna play with her." Mariko explained to the Digidestined. "We'll have lots of fun I'll throw you around then kill you like you do all of those other monsters."
The mad scientist then made his offer. He saw her apparent frustration over the issue. He couldn't wait for her answer. ''Well what'll it be? Will you surrender or face my little girl and have your face plastered on every news channel in the world?''
The Digidestined then locked eyes with the madman of science and his diabolical daughter. ''I refuse. I refuse to fight your daughter for your perverted amusement. How many ways do I have to spin this very simple ideal... I don't care about destroying humanity the destruction of the Network is my only concern.''
"And that's a fact jack! NYAH!" Patamon said sticking out his tongue.
Lucy then simply turned on her heels and walked away from the two not even bothering to entertain the two or their sick little game. ''You're not going anywhere! Get back here!" Mariko raged to her opponent who was actually having the nerve to walk away from her! Her the mightiest Diclonius there ever was in the history of her kind! The young girl sent out a vector strike upon her retreating enemy's face.
The older rosette felt a stinging sensation on her right cheek as Patamon jaw dropped in shock. A red streak dripped down the curve of her face and onto the ground which the girl when Lucy touched the side of her face. It was red with her blood. The little brat had cut her face! It was then Lucy turned around giving the bratty little Diclonius girl a evil glare. If looks could kill then that glare would've murdered the runty girl right then and there. ''You brat. You little brat! Kurama look what yer little devil child did! Maybe if you'd teach her basic etiquette and properly discipline her instead of chaining her up like a psychotic criminal she wouldn't pull things like that! Well I can figure out who the problem parent is here... its you!" Lucy fumed as she launched into a angry rant towards the scientist's inability to control his child's vicious tendencies.
Walking with a fire of confidence in her scarlet eyes Kurama figured the true nature of the horned beauty's would soon be known as Mariko handled her. But before the older pinkette could leap on her wheelchair bound foe the form of Bokomon followed by a very out of breath Neemon and Nana. Salamon chased after the young Diclonius girl. ''Lucy! Lucy! Hey wait! Hold it don't fight her! Wait don't fight!" Bokomon called out finally stopping before the girl.
Needless to say both Kurama's were shocked to see Nana perfectly alive and well with her own personal monster servant by her side. He thought the monsters were torturing her in some dark dungeon. But she looked perfect fine, her hair well brushed, in clothes that fit her properly. Her outfit itself a simple cream yellow t-shirt with a pink ascot plus dark pink pants. Around her neck was a clear glass pendant charm.
The pink haired girl however was livid about them being here. ''Nana! Bokomon! Neemon!? What're you doing here!? I've business with this brat!''
The mutant Digimon scholar whispered into her ear something of great importance. ''Lucy take this. Its something Hagurumon whipped up. He calls it an Proton Vector Scrambler. By using a specialized particle that attacks the part of the brain that controls the arms it can knock out a Diclonius Vectors for up to an hour. It works like a grenade just pull the trigger then throw. I've looked up the data on Mariko she's equipped with a hundred vectors. Whatever your plan is you want to negate them first.''
After hearing the specifics of the grenade-like Bokomon handed it to the rosette. Lucy only had two vectors and tangling with a hundred would possible maim or kill her so it was best to remove them from the equation altogether. After being given the gizmo Lucy turned to Mariko and Kurama again this time with an even more determined look in her eyes. Lucy hit the trigger button. ''Here Mariko catch this!" She called out throwing it at her.
"MARIKO DON'T!" Kurama screamed knowing it was a trick but was too late to help his little girl.
Luckily Mariko's naivety about technology allowed her to catch the device just in front of her. She thought it was a odd bomb and was about to throw it aside when suddenly huge numbers of energy beams shot out of it ensnaring every last one of her vectors. In pain Mariko dropped the PV Scrambler to the ground. Bokomon nodded to Lucy who advanced on the young Sipilet who tried attacking but nothing happened. Somehow Lucy's bomb had caused her vectors to stop working... Now she was at Lucy's mercy. Mariko wheeled back a bit obviously frightened. ''S-s-t-t-ay back. I-I-I mean it! My daddy will punish you!"
Glaring at the arrogance the young Sipilet showed Lucy picked her up out of her chair bent her over her knee then gave her backside several hard spanks. "You. Will. Not. Do. That. Again. Understand. Young. Lady?'' Lucy then put Mariko in her chair who winced at how her backside now stung.
Her expression was that of a child who'd likely start crying any minute and then she did it. ''DADDDYYYY!''
The scientist was by this point even more resentful of the older Diclonius girl. "What did you do to her!?" He demanded answers.
Lucy simply glared over at the laboratory worker. ''I spanked her. Its what she needed. She needs to learn to behave and keep her hands and feet to herself. She can't be allowed to cut people.''
As young Mariko cried Kurama looked to Nana then walked over to her while Salamon jumped in front of her acting like her guardian. ''Stay back punk! I won't let you hurt her!''
Salamon kept up her suspicious gaze on the scientist. She was certain the mad doctor had something sinister planned. She knew about the horrid conditions Nana was kept in and it made her sick to her digital stomach. But then she noticed Kurama's face had softened a bit almost as if a caring look had returned to his eyes. He bent down to look the young Diclonius over. "Hurt her? I just want to talk to her. Nana you're not being mistreated are you? Those monster lovers aren't torturing you are they?''
The scarlet eyes of the young Diclonius gazed into her former personal caretaker. "No Papa they're not. They're being very nice to me, Lucy and Salamon are teaching me how to clean. Some things have happened to me you need to know.''
It was then little Nana went on to explain just what had been going on the past few days. She told about the Digidestined chosen warriors meant to defend both worlds aided by their personal monster partners aka Digimon. The word Digimon was short for Digital Monster as they came from a parallel world created as an offshoot of human communications, computer, and internet networks where digital data became a living viable substance. It meant that Digimon like Salamon were just as alive as Nana or Mariko. She also explained the Digimon that attacked the city over the past few days were part a large collective of evil monster called the Kaiser Viral Network. They were the ones who attacked the facility and killed the Kakuzawa's. Their mission was to enslave the humans, Digital World, and Diclonii altogether. Needless to say the scientist was in a bit of a shock. "This... isn't what I was expecting... "
The Digimon calling itself Bokomon took Kurama aside for a moment. ''Look Dr. my name is Bokomon I'm a scholar I know this is a lot to take in but I ask you this... do you have a better explanation?"
It was then suddenly a Digiport opened up revealing the very same Digimon that had attacked the institute who immediately seeing the likes of Kurama and Digidestined Lucy thought must be cooperating. And with that the group struck fighting postures. ''Holy sock! The Network! Now they think we're working together!" Neemon cried out as he and Bokomon took cover behind the bushes.
-begin Braveheart by Azumi Miyazaki
''Get ready kiddo cuz its gonna get rough! Puppy Howling!" Salamon then let out a super-high pitched howl which completely paralyzed the two Tsumemon.
The likes of Kurama pulled a gun on Gazimon and his trio of Pagumon flunkies. A Chrysalimon whipping out one of his tentacles then whacked the weapon right out of his hand leaving him defenseless. Taking a glance at Patamon Lucy knew exactly what to do. "Execute! Champion Level Digivolve!''
"Patamon digivolve to... ANGEMON!" Angemon called out twirling his Angel Staff readying for battle.
Facing off with her foes and protecting Nana Salamon then took on the two Tsumemon using her Petty Punch. It was basically a set of rapid punches which punched the two In-Training Network grunts to death. After being sent flying into a bench they began breaking down in data. And with the fact that Angemon had joined the fight the Network knew it would be difficult to win.
However one of the Chrysalimon entangled Kurama and when he tried to speak one of the Champion's pointed tentacle tip right in his face which meant he keep his trap shut. "Hmm... A very curious specimen. Maybe if we dissect her we learn what makes her tick. Hehehah!'' As another Chrysalimon cackled like a maniac ensnaring her in its tentacles.
The third Chrysalimon whipped out its sharp pointed tentacles in case either tried anything. Beside them all was another of the Pagumon licked its chops as if getting hungry. ''Chrysalimon can I eat her? Young meat is so tender... AHHH!''
The Pagumon yelled out as he was hit by another of Salamon's Petty Punches. Salamon growled out a few words to the other two Pagumon. ''Leave my partner's sister alone! Sledge Crash! Sledge Crash!'' It was then Salamon rammed right into one Pagumon then smashed into the other next to it. Soon after being hit they both started breaking back down into data code.
Cowering back near a streetlamp Keramon begged for mercy. ''Can't we talk about this Angemon?"
"No. Hand of Fate!" Angemon called shooting off his hand blast which completely engulfed Keramon in a huge burst of light as it disintegrated him in one shot. The angel turned his attention to the three Chrysalimon. "Angel Staff!" Angemon called out as he used his golden staff to hack through the Network grunt's tentacles then hacked one's head off. The second was whacked in half as the third was hit by a final Hand of Fate killing him instantly.
After seeing his whole team had been taken out Gazimon knew it was best to cut his losses and retreat while he could. ''I don't like where this is going... I'm outta here! Mark my words Digidestined you won this fight but there will be others!'' He snarled hopping inside a Digiport that then vanished in a flash. It was then he turned back to Patamon.
''Daddy! I was so scared!'' Mariko cried out hugging her father.
Taking a gaze at Kurama Lucy figured now was the time to talk like civilized people. ''Now do you see what sort of power we're up against? The Network will keep infiltrating your facility, keep offing your staff, and possibly go after your daughter again. They'll show no mercy. How's them apples?"
The likes of the scientist seemed deep in thought. Try as he might to deny it Lucy was right the Network would keep on attacking the institute and the results could be much much worse next time. Next time more people could be left dead. However the great power and virtue that Lucy displayed struck a chord in his heart maybe she had a heart unlike the rest of her kind. This meant his little girl would never be safe unless she went with the two other Diclonii girls. He knelt down and looked deep into his daughter's eyes. ''Mariko I want you to go with Lucy and Nana.''
''But daddy why?'' Mariko blinked hopelessly confused. Why did her daddy want her sent away with Nana and Lucy?
With a heavy heart Kurama then explained as best he could... or as best as she could understand it. "If you're with them you'll be safe from the Network. Please Mariko do as I ask. I'll stop by every so often to make sure you're behaving yourself. See you later honey you be good.''
Kurama then kissed the wheelchair bound girl on the forehead and began walking along the other way. Mariko looked at both of her other Diclonii compatriots... she was confused by all that had happened but if her father said to go with them then she should do it. It was by this point Kohta caught up with everyone but caught the likes of Patamon's partner by surprise.
''Kohta? What're you doing here?'' Lucy half lied knowing full well he was worried about her. Agumon was there too... obviously.
''Take a wild guess.'' He replied. He noticed the fact Lucy was pushing what seemed to be another Diclonius girl in a wheelchair. "Now who's this little one?" He asked as he bent over to look her over more effectively.
The wheelchair bound girl tensed up only for Nana to whisper something into her ear making her calm down. Knowing there was no easy way to spin this whole situation Lucy figured it was best to be blunt. ''Her name's Mariko. She's that doctor's other daughter. Look she'll be safer with us than at the institute so she's staying no questions asked."
And so the likes of Lucy, Nana, Mariko (who was being wheeled along by Lucy), Kohta and their Digimon companions went back to their safe home at the Inn. By the time everything had been sorted out it was just past sundown. The red disc of the star was slowly dipping below the horizon.
-begin Dreams by Romantic MOde
As the sun had vanished under the horizon the brightly lit moon loomed overhead. As everyone walked away from the battle site Patamon saw something bright in the early night sky. It was a shooting star aka a meteor burning up through the atmosphere. He heard humans made wishes on them. He then made a wish. ''I wish Digimon, Diclonii, and humans can live in harmony and equality." He said quietly.
"You coming buddy or not?" Lucy said getting impatient with her partner who was lagging behind them.
"Coming Luce... just stargazing.'' Patamon said as he flew back to his partner.
-to be continued
Well I hope my ever so loyal readers and fans enjoyed this story chapter. Well now Mariko has joined the cast and is being told how a person truly lives in society. Next time in chapter 18 the Network has a new warrior who is going to throw our heroes a real monkey wrench in their victory plans. But who is it? Read and find out next time.
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