EL Digital Saviors 26
Ok loyal readers now the battle against Etemon is going to get red hot! With minions dropping like flies, he enlists even stronger agents to take out these annoying human pests! But again our heroes slowly prove limits can be surpassed. Story is still rated the same. Please read and review.
- chapter 26 - Spice up your Life
-begin Stand Back by Stevie Nicks
Walking along to the city park was Kanae, Alex, Palmon, Tentomon, and Kanae's friends from school. As in Yoshi, Mimi, Yolei, and Izumi. Before the next semester started the four wanted to tryout for the school tennis team. With the school having its reconstruction issues they figured there was no better time than the present to get some practice. Sports weren't really Alex's thing, he'd think nothing better than to sit down under a tree and read the newest and highly anticipated manga issue. That aspect gave the reputation of 'otaku' or the stereotypical anime/manga fan. Someone with no friends or social life. But right now he had some math courses to finish, and make a quick glance at Kanae (and hoping she wouldn't notice).
''I'm a lost cause. I'm not a hero... unlike you Spidey.'' Alex softly said tucking away his Spider-Man issue away while taking his math papers out.
And he quickly got to work solving them. Being his best subject he breezed through them quickly. By the time he finished though his watch went off, lunchtime. Reaching the park benches, Alex produced his packed lunch Lucy crafted so lovingly, he slumped in his seat and stared out at Kanae and her friends practicing tennis swings.
The girl had quite the arm on her, she might even turn pro. Who knows? Trying to keep his gawking under control so her friends didn't think he was some kind of stalker and call the police on him. Sadly though Izumi noticed his staring and she didn't like it. She gave him a death glare to leave them all alone. His reaction was worse than a deer caught in headlights. He gulped and went back to his math work.
But still the boy's mind simply couldn't or maybe wouldn't let go of the thoughts of Kanae. But the biggest question that kept plaguing him was why. ''Why, though? Why can't I get past her? I mean, we met back in the states with her brother before all this Digimon business started. Just why am I acting like this right now? Kanae's always been a good friend, and I've always liked being around her. She's never treated me bad, or at least never bullied me. I guess I kinda like her... '' He thought going over a few math problems.
But again the difference in their social cliques meant there was no chance ever of them having a happily ever after ending together. His days back in the US taught him that geeks really didn't mix with the cute girls, meanwhile Tentomon was nibbling away on the delicious fruit salad Lucy prepared for him. But what he asked caught him off guard. ''Hey uh, Alex, do you have a girlfriend? Back in the states I mean.''
Again he made a quick gaze at Kanae and her friends having the time of their lives. The gears in his head told him just what chance he had with a beauty like her. ''Hey, earth to Collins, get that stupid idea out of your head right now! Get real. You're the ultimate computer, comic, and gaming nerd, and she's the top girl of her class. The beautiful supermodel type. You stand as much chance as Superman against Kryptonite of getting together with her. So don't get any more dimwitted ideas in your head about liking her more than a friend, because you're only fooling yourself. Face the facts. Stuff like that just doesn't happen to guys like you. Ever.''
Responding to Tentomon the boy thought his partner made a joke. Him having a girlfriend? "Oh great job on a joke, nice one Tentomon. Like I'd ever find someone who would put up with a nerd like me.'' He said downtrodden.
As he nibbled on his fruit Tentomon caught a fleeting glance Alex was giving Kanae. Then he figured what ruffled his feathers so much. "Alex you've been staring at Kanae like I stare at this fruit salad. What's up with you? Wait... It couldn't be that Alex, do you... like Kanae?" He inquired.
Simply sighing Alex blushed beet red looking away. It seemed Tentomon hit the hail on the head with that guess. He did like her, but was too nervous to tell her and ask how she felt. "Alex if you have feelings for that girl then you should be honest and tell her.''
The teen boy nervously started rubbing his right arm with his left hand. He was hoping he'd never have to admit this to Tentomon, but now he had to. "Get real Tentomon I don't stand a chance with her... I don't think she'd even have me.'' Alex said depressed. "Much less her friends.''
Now taking a break from their tennis swings the half Italian Izumi found the boy was eyeballing them. At the athletes' table, she scoffed. ''Kanae I still don't know why you tolerate that nerd.'' Izumi questioned wondering just what her friend even saw in him. She whacked the ball hard to Yoshi.
Who hit it hard and fast back to Izumi. "Yeah even if he's not your boyfriend why do you hang out with him so much?'' Yoshi said asking the same thing.
Again Kanae stuck up for him. She hated when they badmouthed him. Just because of the different social circles they came from they never failed at dissing him. Alex was her anchor when she and Kouta were in New York that summer. If it wasn't for Alex and his friends they've gotten lost in the city that never sleeps. "He's a good guy, everyone. He's my friend and the friend of my brother's friend, besides he's kinda sweet in a dorky way. Do I need any other reason? Argh girls... Can't believe you all.'' She gave them all a dirty look.
Like Tentomon Kanae's partner tagged along with the girls, acting as her personal protection. She was sitting pretty on the benches by the tennis courts. "Yeah Kanae's right Alex is sweet and sensitive. Isn't that what girls really want in someone?'' Palmon pointed out.
As Kanae glared at them Izumi nervously glanced at Yoshi who gulped looking back at Mimi who all realized their mistake. They'd been a little too hard on Alex. Still Mimi had a few things to mention about him to be an eye catcher for girls. "Ok maybe... If he'd ditch those dorky glasses and... ''
Finishing that line of thought was Izumi. "And his braces. He'd be kinda cute with that freckled nose I guess.''
Their friend simply facepalmed, the process of helping her friends accept Alex might take awhile longer. "You girls just keep digging yourselves a deeper hole. Y'know that right?'' Blinking Palmon scolded them.
"With friends like you I don't need enemies... '' Kanae sighed facepalming.
Still Kanae had to admit Palmon was right. Despite the typical idea of girls wanting popular ''bad boy'' types in reality deep down your average single woman sought a good man. Even if the good man in question veered headlong into nerd territory. Any girl would be a fool to not fall for Alex because of his persistence in helping and trying to make his loved ones happy without seeking thanks or being rewarded. But their social groups still didn't really gel too much. If she did hook up with Alex how were they ever going to keep their current friendships? She wished she knew.
Oddly in Alex' mind, the same kinds of thoughts were running marathon laps. But as far as he knew them hooking up would never happen. Not in a million years. He had to accept reality... there was no possible way he and someone like Kanae would ever hook up together. "Its just not going to happen Tentomon.''
''Alex you won't know if you don't try.'' Tentomon told him hoping to lift his confidence.
Sighing and gazing at the grassy ground, the boy honestly wished he could believe that. But like before every time the youths tried to relax and enjoy themselves the Network showed again to cause havoc. Two warriors appeared emerging from a DigiPort. And the two flunkies of Etemon two of his high ranking enforcers showed up this time: Blackgrowlmon and Allomon.
Naturally Kanae's friends were in shock at how gigantic they were, both resembled huge dinosaurs, one black with red markings and a silvery mane of hair. The other blue was decked out in some... American Indian headdress and jewelry. ''What is that thing!?'' Yoshi shrieked leaping behind a tree in terror.
Grabbing Yolei, Mimi hoped her she was too scrawny to eat. ''Are they gonna eat us!?" Mimi panicked.
''Who's the dinosaur supposed to be?!'' Izumi yelled out hiding behind a table, which she flipped over no less.
''Well our Digivices will tell us all we need to know. Scan mode... Blackgrowlmon level Champion. Virus attribute. Figures as much. Dark Dragon type... Says here, a Dark Dragon Digimon that is called the "Jet-black Dark Dragon". Although studies show it's fundamentally the same species as Growlmon, it has more of a Virus-species' nature, and is said to be the feral natural form of Growlmon.'' Alex read off the device.
Next Kanae read her gadget's information. ''Now the other one. Scan mode... Allomon. Level is Champion. Data Attribute. An Armor-level Dinosaur Digimon that evolved through the power of the "DigiEgg of Courage". As it's especially ferocious among other Dinosaur type Digimon, there's a rivalry between and Tyrannomon.''
"Alright you heard the boss. Let's get 'em!'' Allomon roared out he spewed super-heated air from his mouth. "Dino Burst!''
Rallying right behind the dinosaur Blackgrowlmon let loose his own attack, breathing a stream of flames from his mouth. ''Exhaust Flame!"
Both attacks were heading straight ahead of Kanae, hitting the ground detonating it in a huge fireball of an explosion! The blast sent her flying as Alex's eyes went wide as they could be.
-begin Humans Being by Van Halen
Running as fast as he could Alex dove and caught Kanae before she hit the grass. Seeing his fast reflexes was a shock to her friends. Quickly Alex got up, and offer her a hug, but she offered him a high five instead. ''Up high? Bring it!" The two spoke in unison.
Both of them realizing this was going nowhere fast. "Oops." Kanae then offer shake a hug but Alex offers a hug. "Let's try that." The two realize that they're doing it all over again, and both blush a bit, but they giggle it off.
"Uh um... I'm really not sure what we're supposed to do here." He stammered.
Being prepared Kanae offers Alex a handshake instead. "True that. Um, put 'er there, pal. Uh Alex... You can put me down now."
Quickly he put her down blushing beet red embarrassed over the whole thing. But thankfully the two shook hands giggling a bit while still blushing. She still glanced at him still blushing. Nervously he rubbed the back of his head. "Is it me or does Kanae kinda like him back?'' Izumi asked wondering if she wasn't crazy.
Scoffing at such a stupid idea, Mimi knew there was no chance of that ever happening. "You're crazy Izumi. No way she'd ever hook up with a dork like him.''
Still Yoshi couldn't mistake their awkward glances the two made to each other ever so often. Romantic chemistry was brewing between them. As much as she hated to deny it. ''Well maybe not that's exactly what I'm seeing. I'm seeing the two getting along really well. Like close friends.''
Quickly Tentomon shot off his Super Shocker, hitting the ground stirred up a plume of dust acting as a smokescreen. "Super Shocker! Hey! Yeah you guys. Its not polite to scare ladies. Hands off 'em!'' Tentomon yelled to Blackgrowlmon.
And then bizarrely the mighty warriors of the Network simply glared at the two Digimon and their bunch of human companions. Then turned around and activated a new Digiport. They were walking away? From fighting them? Them? The DigiDestined that had beaten them right and left? "Yeah you scum better run... Thanks you two.'' Alex said turning to Kanae and Palmon.
Both nodded in response but the wisecrack about running like cowards really ground their gears. Now they're mad. Their plan at first was only to scare their two brats friends, but now it was a matter of pride. "We were going to simply scare your little girlfriends kiddo but now you made us mad.'' Allomon growled cracking his knuckles.
"Run? Kid no one calls us cowards... '' Blackgrowlmon growled his eyes narrowing in rage.
Knowing that he'd just royally messed up, he readied himself for a rumble. "Uh oh... '' Alex gulped.
"Ya had to jinx it nerd-boy.'' Mimi deadpanned.
Glancing at each other the teens knew a fight was on their hands, time to battle! "Execute! Champion Level Digivolve!'' Both teens called out.
"Palmon Digivolve to... SUNFLOWMON!'' Palmon now Sunflowmon called out.
''Tentomon digivolve to... KABUTERIMON!" Tentomon now Kabuterimon yelled next.
"That wasn't very nice." The beetle growled tackling Allomon straight into a nearby building.
On impact shards of concrete and glass littered the nearby streets, Kanae's friends took shelter as she and Alex took charge of the situation. "Watch the master at work girls, see how its done.'' He boasted.
''Easy there Alex don't get ahead of yourself. But seriously girls watch how its done.'' Kanae agreed deciding to stand by her male companion and fight.
Rearing back his head Allomon blasted super-heated air from his mouth. "Dino Burst!''
The burst of fire was sent right at Kabuterimon's face, only he knew exactly how to deal with this evil fossil. "Quick Thrust!" He yelled sending sharpened blades of air at Allomon from his horns.
The blades sliced right through Allomon's Dino Burst both cancelling the other out. "You! You're gonna pay for that bug boy!'' The very angry dinosaur yelled in a rage.
Frankly though her circle of friends all took shelter behind a flipped picnic table, but a dark cloud of uncertainty loomed over their heads. Was it even possible for the pair to achieve victory? Well they all had a front row seat up close and personal to find out. Quickly Sunflowmon swung her tail powering it up with her Cactus Tail. "Cactus Tail!" She yelled.
Countering Blackgrowlmon blocked the tail whip using Dark Blade. "Dark Blade!'' He roared out with the electrified claws of one hand.
Still undeterred Sunflowmon changed tactics, using Smiley Slap slapped Blackgrowlmon all with a smile on her smug face. That slap sent the black monster reeling back, who attacked using his huge claws. "Growl Claw!''
The giant flower was sent flying back landing on while simultaneously demolishing a fountain. "Argh! You're beginning to annoy me dragonbreath!'' Getting back to her feet Sunflowmon angrily griped.
Now in a state of rage Blackgrowlmon busted out his more powerful techniques. Many of which were shared by Growlmon, the Champion form of Guilmon. "Dragon Slash!'' He roared out slashing the giant flower upward with his sharp claws.
Again Sunflowmon was sent reeling back, a little roughed up on top of that but still unwilling to give up. Her foe Blackgrowlmon taunted her weakness at fighting him. Or failing at it. ''Just give up! This battle is still afoot!''
Balling up her leafy fists Sunflowmon scowled. ''Yeah well let's see how far I can get foot up yer... " Sunflowmon argued.
Sadly that nasty remark got her a hard punch sending her flying backwards landing in a heap. Zooming low in the air next to her the beetle had an idea. ''Wanna change dance partners?''
Cracking the knuckles in her leaf based hands Sunflowmon was behind that idea all the way. It wasn't too bad. ''Roger that Bugsy!''
Taking these two enforcers of the Network would be tricky something Kabuterimon knew too well, so they'd have to be tricky too. He flew at high speed straight for Blackgrowlmon, grabbing hold of him ready to deliver a nasty electrocution touch. ''Shocking Touch!"
The powerful shock sent Blackgrowlmon skidding backwards several feet, he clutched his muscular torso then winced. It still stung. Nobody did that to him and lived. It was time to squash this bug! But Blackgrowlmon's haste for revenge would his big mistake. As the evil Network monster lunged for Kabuterimon, he simply crouched and radiated powerful electrical blasts. ''Electric Storm!''
The second shock sent Blackgrowlmon into a large tanker truck, causing it to explode in a fiery blast. But the force of it sent somebody flying as collateral damage. ''Huh! NOOO!" Alex hollered as he was sent flying.
Swiftly Kanae's partner did a huge dive skidding across the blacktop catching him. ''You OK there tough guy?'' Sunflowmon asked him.
Still gently cradled in the oversized plant's hand the 15 year old boy had something important to ask Kanae. ''Ah geez. Real graceful I was back there. Kanae how do you deal with me so much?''
She gently traced her finger across his cheek to his nose before answering. ''Maybe because... I have a thing for scrawny but brave boys." She leaned down and winked at him.
That had Alex go red as a tomato, much to the shocked looks on the faces of her friends who never in a million years pictured her hooking up with somebody like Alex. Doomsday must've come early if she'd consider something like that.
Meanwhile the battle of Sunflowmon and Kabuterimon VS Blackgrowlmon and Allomon, quick as ever Kabuterimon used his Beetle Horn Attack smashing Allomon into the air.
He was sent colliding with Blackgrowlmon, and in an instant both were dazed. Now was the chance the duo was waiting for! "Sunflowmon now's our chance! Electro Shocker!'' The beetle called out launching his powerful electrical ball.
Taking after his lead the flower monster let loose her attack next. ''Sunshine Explosion!'' She cried firing off explosive seeds from her petals.
Both attacks connected and engulfed both Network minions in a spherical fiery explosion. And thus both slumped, their data started to break down as the two were deleted. Landing Kabuterimon looked to Sunflowmon who winked giving him a thumbs up for a job well done. Seeing their partners do such a wicked job Alex & Kanae ran over to congratulate the both of them.
''So how was that?'' Kabuterimon asked cracking all the knuckles his four arms had.
"Great! Next time we'll really kick their sorry behinds!'' Alex bragged.
''Well can we get a parade for a great job or what?'' Sunflowmon said also bragging.
But just as quickly their energy ran low making revert back to their small Rookie forms, the fact Tentomon & Palmon used to be so huge confused Kanae's friends to no end. Just how did they change so drastically like that? Naturally Mimi was the first to voice her confusion on this issue. "Uh wasn't the big bug a tiny ladybug before the fight?''
"And yours was a flower and lizard thing. What happened?'' Yoshi said also confused.
"Well they digivolved.'' Kanae said not quite explaining just what that meant.
Being the nerdy brainiac type Alex tried to help Kanae's explain. "Well its a perfect time to properly introduce their Champion levels forms. Mine is named Kabuterimon the Champion form for Tentomon. And Sunflowmon is the Champion stage of Palmon. Does that make sense?''
The group of girls simply had the same confused look on their collective faces. They still didn't get it. Facepalming the boy knew wasn't going to get any easier any time soon. ''They added additional data into their bodies to become more powerful.'' Alex again tried to explain.
"Digivolve?'' Yolei said still not getting it.
"Levels?'' Mimi added lost.
"Champion?'' Izumi finished just as confused as her friends.
"Y'know I think we shoulda recorded the explanation Lucy gave us awhile back. We'll be repeating it a lot. Kanae I'll let you do it.'' Alex said with a scowl.
"All right girls its like this... '' And Kanae then gave the full explanation on the monster attacks, the Digimon life-cycle, the Network, the DigiDestined, the origin of Digimon and their data based home dimension... The Digital World. Frankly it was a lot to take in for Kanae's galpals.
"Ok that explains... things. So these critters that follow you both around are some of those Digiman things?'' Mimi blinked now kind of understanding it.
"It was Digimon. I just wanted to point that one out for you Mimi.'' Izumi corrected her.
"Ooh my bad.'' She giggled.
"Well that's all fine and dandy but we hope this thing doesn't effect your grades.'' Yoshi added.
''Girls we're dealing with the fate of the planet here. Now's no time for that.'' Sighing Kanae facepalmed.
''This Digimon adventure you've been on. Any major progress against this Network?'' Izumi asked.
"Well we beaten one major bad guy so far. Devimon. But we're stuck on Etemon. He's just too powerful for us at Ultimate. None of us are at that stage yet. And in the mean time he'll just keep beating us over and over again.'' Kanae sighed getting downtrodden.
''Sucks.'' Yolei uttered.
"Yeah it sucks. Hmm wonder how Lucy's doing back home?'' Alex wondered out loud.
-Inn
Back at the Inn the girl in question was having a call from the Asuka Inn in the Digital World. The subject? It was Terriermon reporting about her brother Conner. Err rather his crazed antics that caused nothing but trouble. "Lucy you gotta help me here that Conner is... '' He said but getting cut off.
Frustrated by the Rookie's inability to be a good influence for Lucy wasn't happy with him. ''Stop right there. I'm very disappointed with you Terriermon, you can't even keep watch over little boy by your lonesome. I told you before failing this is not an option... Don't set a good example for him, I'LL tie yer ears up into a bow! Got me? After all he's my only brother. Bye.'' She said letting Terriermon off the line.
-Digital World
Back in the Asuka Inn the line went dead as the loud sound of Conner carrying something heavy was heard as Terriermon swallowed. Grumbling just what was he going to do? ''Grr... He's a little devil is what he is.'' He grumbled.
The small Digimon wasn't wrong, the boy was grade-a mischief making hooligan, constantly causing Terriermon nothing but stress. Keeping all his antics secret from his mother was also wearing down on him. He then turned a corner to see what wacky antics Conner was up to this time, and boy was this one a shocker! ''Conner what're ya doing!?" He yelled out in shock.
The boy had set up a whole load of packing peanuts, plastic bags, small throw pillows on the Inn's staircase with him wearing skis. ''I'm going skiing!'' He proclaimed with huge grin plastered on his face.
Trying to ski down the staircase wasn't just crazy but extremely dangerous, Terriermon didn't need to be a rocket scientist to know that! If Conner did this he could trip and break a leg, or an arm, or his neck, or worse. Gulping Terriermon had to get the boy to reason to reason, at any cost! "Conner you are gonna break yer neck!'' He hollered. "You might even bust your leg!''
''No I'm going skiing!'' He yelled as he skied down the stairs, avoiding tripping on his face.
But just as he reached the bottom he was his a pillow at a bad angle sending flying right out the door. He then landed in a heap dazed. The small Digimon hoped sincerely hoped he wasn't seriously hurt. Then suddenly he let out a whoop. "YEAH! That's how ya do it!'' He hollered.
Wiping off his sweaty brow Terriermon knew this wasn't over, in fact his troubles have only just begun with Conner. Sighing he knew this would end only one way, his ears getting tied into a bow. "Yup its simple Lucy is going to murder me. Keep him out of trouble. Easiest job there is. Stick a fork in me, I'm done.'' He thought knowing it was inevitable. He just hoped it would be awhile before it happened.
-to be continued
Well how was this new update? I needed to update something of mine or I'd go crazy. Not to mention my loyal readers think Power Rangers Dimension Legends is dead. Its not. Writer's block and life issues have hampered my writing. But I figured I'd get off my lazy behind and finish this chapter up. Plus with Covid-19 running around like it owns the world with me is stressing me to the limit. To all those who work under Hasbro (yes Hasbro owns Saban Brands now/Saban bought back Digimon/therefore Hasbro owns Digimon) I make no money off this fanfiction story so its counterproductive to try suing me. I don't have any money to shell out. I write this only because I loved Digimon back in its heyday. Also a challenge to all readers, I'll give 50 points to whoever can correctly guess all the references the characters make. Be it anime, manga, comics, books, live-action, animation, or games it doesn't matter. Guess them. The chapter title is referencing in life sometimes you have to change things up. As variety is the spice of life.
Please read and review this and my other stories which range from: Yokohama Night Monsters, Diclonius Goddess of Steel, Power Rangers Dimension Legends, ELG The Series, EL Digital Saviors, Cybertronian Invasion, 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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