Magic Tech Productions Presents.... it’s first Fuzion Fanfic stretching into infinity... The Chosen written by Shaun Garin (C) 2001 Mtech Productions <><><> Epsode 6 : Wow! The Gathering of Heros! “So... why’d you let me escape?” Miyako asked. “How come you want that statue so bad?” No answer. “HE-LOOO! I’m TALKING here!” “It’s none of your buisness,” Ken answered a bit testily as they stopped in a forest full of signs. “There’s a lake, you can get a drink there.” “Where are we?” Miyako asked, looking around. “The Forest of Irrevalent Road Signs,” Ken replied as Miyako sweatdropped. “Okay....” she didn’t want to know. Cupping some water in her hands, she drank deeply before saying, “Why are you always so gloomy? Something bothering you or did you get dropped on your head as a kid?” “Do you always speak your mind?” Ken asked as Miyako blushed. “Yeah, I suppose so. My brother and two sisters always said I was sincere that way.” “We should go, quickly. No doubt the others have discovered that we have left and is no doubt following us.” Ken returned the hood over his head as Miyako watched him. “Are you.... ashamed of your looks?” Ken blushed even though Miyako couldn’t see his face as his back was turned to her. “We... should go.” Ken started to walk off but a voice startled them. “Ken-chan, why’d you leave and forget me again?” Wormmon crawled out of the underbrush as Ken turned. “Don’t tell me you’re on a quest and can’t take me?” “Oh Wormmon,” he picked up the insect Digimon in his arms. “Of course not! I was just worried about you getting hurt!” ‘So, the Chimera DOES have a softer side,’ Miyako thought to herself. ‘I guess he isn’t so bad, after all, he did save me from those goons he called friends.’ Ken turned and started to run. “Come along,” he said before crashing through the underbrush. Miyako quickly followed. She had lost track of how many places they had passed along with how long they had run before entering a town on the outskirts of the forest. It was daylight by the time they arrived as Miyako’s stomach growled hungrily. “We should get something to eat,” she said. “They may not be far behind,” Ken warned, letting Wormmon leap out of his arms. “We should keep on going.” “But even your DIGIMON is hungry!” Miyako protested. “And I haven’t heard of a Digimon who can evolve when hungry!” “She’s got a point Ken, let’s stop a while and eat.” Wormmon looked up at his partner and he finally relented. “Alright. But just for a while.” “Which village are we in anyways?” Miyako asked, looking around. “This is the village of Lacour, not far from Atlas City. We can find some good cheap food here.” Ken started to walk away. “Come along, we’ll find a good place to eat.” <><><> “Mimi, you’re not hungry, what’s wrong?” Palmon asked as the girl picked at the salad set before her. “Hmm? Oh, nothing really.” Mimi Tachikawa, as she went by in her travels, was in reality, Mimi De Seyruun, the daughter of Prince Taichi. And strangely enough, they didn’t look a thing alike. Mimi was slender, delicate with strawberry blonde hair and Taichi had wild brown hair. Although Prince Taichi looked young, he had married at fifteen and Mimi was born shortly after. Mimi was about sixteen now, and Taichi was thirty. It was amazing how he hid his age so well. Some people had floated around a rumor that Princess Mimi was adopted or was an illegitimate heir but that rumor was quickly shot down. Mimi thought silently for a bit. “It’s been a long time since daddy and I have seen each other. I wonder how he’s doing?” “Knowing Prince Taichi, he and Agumon are probably knee deep in trouble as usual,” Palmon said, giggling. Mimi giggled softly as she thought back to the day when she had ventured out from Sailoon. <><><> “Daddy?” Prince Taichi looked up from the drawstring bag he was packing to see his daughter standing there, looking slightly nervous, as if she had something to admit to. “Yes daughter?” “Daddy... you’re going out again, right?” At Taichi’s nod, Mimi continued. “Well... I want to go out adventuring as well.” Taichi smiled. “So much like your mother.” He stood and walked over to his daughter, enfolding her in a hug. “You have my permission.” “Thank you daddy,” Mimi said, returning the hug. “Just make sure you don’t come home pregnant, okay?” Taichi joked. “Daddy!” Mimi said, sounding scandalized. “I wouldn’t do a thing like that!” “I don’t know about that,” Taichi said, tilting his daughters head up to look at her gently. He smiled. “No telling what kind of mischief a pretty young princess has locked away in her mind.” Mimi blushed as she giggled. “Okay, okay, I promise.” Taichi nodded and kissed her on the forehead. “I’ll be back soon. We’ll return home in three months and tell each other stories around the great hall fireplace, alright?” “Okay.” Taichi released his daughter as he picked up his drawstring bag. “Have a good trip Mimi, come back safely and remember your magic training.” “I will. Bye daddy!” Taichi smiled at the door as he exited the castle. <><><> “Earth to Mimi! Come in Mimi!” Mimi started awake as Palmon waved her hand in front of her. “Mimi, you were daydreaming again!” “Oh, forgive me Palmon. I was just...” “Thinking about Prince Taichi again? Mimi, you’re almost seventeen!” “I know, but daddy’s out there somewhere and I just want to see him again!” “It’s almost been three months Mimi,” Palmon said. “Give it time, we’ll see Sailoon again. I’m sure Agumon and Prince Taichi can take care of themselves with no problem!” Mimi smiled. “You’re right.” The door then jangled as two people and a Digimon walked in. <><><> “Hey waiter! I’ll have everything from here to here!” “Isn’t that a bit much?” Ken asked, sipping at his coffee. “Not really, Hawkmon and I can eat like this all the time!” Miyako’s spirits were dampened a bit by the thought of her Digimon friend. “I hope he’s okay.” “Hawkmon doesn’t strike me as the one who would get into trouble too much,” Wormmon said. “I’m sure he’s okay.” <><><> “YAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHH!” “Daisuke!” Wallace shouted as they were being chased by a herd of Mammothmon. “Why didn’t you tell us that there was a herd coming right at us?!” “It’s not my fault!” Daisuke shouted back as his legs churned underneath him. “Blame it on Hawkmon!” “They were doctile a minute ago!” Hawkmon protested as he flew alongside them. “I cannot imagine what suddenly set them off!” “Less talk, more running!” V-mon puffed, his short legs moving him even faster than before. <><><> “I’m sure he’s just fine,” Ken said, finishing his coffee and pouring himself another one. “That’ll stunt your growth,” Miyako said. Ken eyed her over his cup. “I’ve been drinking coffee for more than five years, that’s a myth.” “He’s naturally a bit short,” Wormmon joked, earning a small smile and a low chuckle from Ken. “What do you know, the stone man can laugh after all,” Miyako quipped as she worked on the food set before her. <><><> “Aw c’mon, can’t we rest for a while?” Ogremon whined as he stomped through the woods as Iori, Armadimon and Mummymon lead the pack. “You heard Lord Devimon, this is the fastest way to find Master Ken,” Mummymon said, adjusting his hat. Iori adjusted his armor. “In any case, we should keep on going. I don’t trust that Red Priest.” “That’s because you don’t trust Virals,” Ogremon snorted as he clubbed a nearby Bezerker who was trying to sneak up on them. “Something you have against us?” “Not really.... my father... was killed by a Viral. A Viral Mazoku. I never saw his face, but he had the most hideous laugh. And flashing black eyes glowing in the moonlight.” Iori’s grip on his giant axe tightened. “Since then, I joined Master Ken to find that Viral.” “It’s okay Iori, let it out,” Armadimon said, patting his boot. “Lets get a move on, Lacour is just across this hill.” <><><> “This is a small town,” Daisuke remarked as he, V-mon, Hawkmon, Wallace and his two Digimon walked into the town. Looking around, he blinked. “There’s not much around here. Just a few stores.” He sighed. “I hope Miyako is here.” Hawkmon then perked up. “Miyako. I can feel her power. She’s here.” “You can? How?” V-mon asked. “Can’t you sence Daisuke when you’re not around him?” Terriermon asked. “Yeah.... kinda. But we’ve been together since birth.” Daisuke then checked his Digivice. “Well, she’s definately here. These funny beeps on my Digivice are blinking... hey, there’s two signals... and one coming in fast.” Just then, Iori, Mummymon and Ogremon turned the corner as Iori leveled his axe at Daisuke. “Hey! Where’s Master Ken?” “Huh? Hey, you’re the guys from before! Who’s the big green guy?” “That’s Ogremon,” Lopmon said. “He’s a Champion Virus Digimon with a nasty temper. His Pummel Whack attack makes people wince.” “That’s not all I’ll do. Now, where’s the Statue?” Daisuke blinked as he pulled out the statue. “You mean this?” “Daisuke!” Wallace bopped him on the head. “Don’t reveal you have things they want to throw them off track!” “Heh.” Mummymon’s form shifted as he lost the blue outfit and became taller with a large gun nestled in the crook of his arm. “Don’t make me use this.” The two groups stood off before a voice shouted out, “You evil people! Can’t you leave things alone?” Everyone facefaulted as Mimi came into their midst. “Ogremon, what are you doing?” “Um... hi, Mimi,” Ogremon stuttered, twiddling his thumbs. “What are you doing here?” “Me? Um... just adventuring....” Mimi then scowled. “Why are you about to fight these people? You promiced never to fight again!” “Well... it’s not really my fault,” Ogremon said. “We just want that statue that guy has!” Mimi turned to Daisuke. “Can’t you give him that statue?” “No way!” Daisuke said. “Yeah!” V-mon added. “Someone’s gonna resurrect the Dark Lord Apocylamon if we do!” Mimi paled. “What?” “Um.... who will ressurect what?” Wallace asked, clearly out of the loop. Iori had a stunned look on his face, as with Mummymon. “Who’s gonna resurrect the Dark Lord Apocylamon?” “Ken, who else?” Daisuke said. “Impossible! Master Ken would NOT do something like that!” Iori’s eyes narrowed. “he wishes to cure his curse.” “What curse?” Palmon asked curiously. “The curse that turned him into a chimera,” Mummymon said. “he is one third human, golem and demon.” “You mean that wierd looking guy in the cafe?” Mimi asked, jabbing her thumb at the cafe behind her. “He’s in there.” “Master Ken!” Iori stormed in to see Ken in the middle of a sip of coffee. “Master Ken! Wormmon!” “Iori?” Ken asked, surprised. “You came all this way after me? Did Devimon send you?” “I came of my own free will,” Iori replied as the others crowded into the room. “Hey Miyako!” Daisuke greeted as he waved. “Hey, food!” “Hey Daisuke!” Miyako said, grinning. “Thanks for taking care of Hawkmon for me.” “Oh, and this must be yours,” Daisuke said, handing her the largish metal egg. The egg glowed in responce. “Yep, that’s yours alright.” “A Digimental? For me?” Miyako blushed. “Daisuke, you shouldn’t have. Who’s your friend?” “Hi, I’m Wallace, and this is Terriermon and Lopmon.” The Digimon waved from his shoulder and head. “I’m Mimi... I just found out about this whole situation.” Mimi waved at the others as the boys blushed and Palmon laughed. Just then, Daisuke dug into the pouch again and withdrew a glowing pink crest. “Hey, this thingy is reacting.” The others turned to him as the Crest floated upwards and pointed towards Mimi. “I think this is yours,” he said, handing it to the pink haired girl. “Really? Wow, daddy’s gonna be so impressed!” Wallace then snapped his fingers. “Now I know where I saw you! You’re Prince Taichi’s little girl, right?” “PRINCE Taichi? You mean Crown Prince Taichi De Seyruun?” Miyako looked at the girl and then at a picture she had of the prince. “But... you don’t look anything like him!” Just then, a low clanging sound was heard outside as Ken stiffened. “Devimon.” The Red Priest walked into view as the others piled out of the cafe. “Well now.... you have the Statue. May I have it now?” “Devimon,” Ken said, placing his hand on the hilt of his sword. Next to him, Wormmon prepared to evolve at a moments notice. “Really now, is that any way to greet the Digimon who gave you that gift?” Devimon bared his fangs. “No matter. Give me that statue. And maybe I’ll spare you all.” “Wait a second here,” Miyako demanded. “What in the world is the statue fitting into all of this?!” “I’ll tell. It’s holding the Black Gear.” “What’s the Black Gear?” Daisuke asked. “A powerful artifact from the War of the Mazoku,” Wallace said, his hand going to the sword at his belt. “It’s said to be the key to Apocylamon’s revival in several texts. But it also can be used to amplify magic. Even break some of the most powerful curses.” “So you wanna break that stone curse thingy,” Daisuke muttered as Ken drew his sword. Mummymon and Ogremon lifted their weapons as a red aura grew around Devimon. “It is time.” Devimon clanged his staff and a blast of magic flared out around him. Amidst the blinding light, Daisuke shouted out, “Everyone! Evolve!” “Hawkmon Evolve! Aquilamon!” “V-mon Evolve! XV-mon!” “Armadimon Evolve! Ankylomon!” “Terriermon Evolve! Galgomon!” “Lopmon Evolve! Kokomon!” “Necrophobia!” Mummymon cried, unleashing his attack. “Pummel Whack!” Ogremon shouted, thrusting out his fist, dark purple energy flaring around it. “X-Laser!” “Blast Ring!” “Tail Hammer!” “Gatling Arm!” “Koko Crusher!” Devimon only smirked as he diverted the attacks, only to get hit by a dual Fireball from Miyako and Mimi. “Heh, looks like you can’t stop Magic.” “That’s where you’re wrong.” Devimon lifted his hand as the statue flew out of Daisuke’s pouch. He held it up and then crushed it, revealing a small gear in his hands. “Ta ta children. Ken, thank you for helping me.” He then sank into the ground. “Damn!” Miyako spat. “he got away!” “We’re doomed,” Iori said, shaking his head. “with that Black Gear, the Dark Lord will be reborn.” In responce to his prediction, the skies darkened noticibly. “It’s starting already.” “Then.... it’s too late... but if not for us, then for the world.” Miyako sunk to the ground. “We failed.” “Not yet,” Mummymon said. “I can feel the energy pooling. It’ll be a bit before the ressurection is complete. Devimon still has to look for another power source to fuel Apocylamon.” “Where will he find something like that?” Daisuke asked. “There is two places, Seyruun, the home of Angemon, or Sairaag, the place where MetalSeadramon sleeps.” Wallace said. “And knowing that Viral and Vaccine powers don’t mix, he’ll go for Data energy.” Ken sheathed his sword. “Lets get a move on to Seyruun. Perhaps we can find something there to help us defeat Devimon.” End Episode 6