Heart of the Warrior pt 2

It was your typical lazy afternoon at Duel Academy, not much going on. Outside the Slifer dorm the gang, minus Zane, their partners and also Mindy and Jasmine were killing time watching Syrus and Mimi duel.
[SLP: 4000] Syrus drew his first card. "Okay I'll set one card face down and summon Gyroid in defense mode."
Gyroid
ATK: 1000/DEF: 1000/Level: 3/Attribute: Wind/Type: Machine/Effect
Once per turn, if this card would be destroyed by battle, it is not destroyed. (Damage calculation is applied normally).
A blue and yellow helicopter with cartoonish eyes and a brown backed card appeared.
[MLP: 4000] Mimi then took her turn, drawing her first card and surveyed her hand. "Okay I guess I'll play Graceful Charity."
Graceful Charity
Type: Basic Spell
Draw 3 cards, then discard 2 cards
Drawing three new cards, the cinnamon haired girl then discarded two. "Now I'll summon Harpie Lady 1 in attack mode." she declared
Harpie Lady 1
ATK: 1300/DEF: 1400/Level: 4/Attribute: Wind/Type: Winged Beast/Effect
(This card's name is always treated as "Harpie Lady".) All WIND monsters gain 300 ATK
The infamous female Duel Monster appeared, a pale skinned woman with long red hair, feathered wings attached to her arms and talons on her hands and feet. The bird/woman let out a shrill cry as she touched down. "Her special ability raises the ATK of all Wind attribute monster by 300." Mimi said, (HL1 1300→1500 GR 1000→1300). "Now I'll have my Harpie attack your Gyroid." The winged lady soared forward, her talons at the ready.
"Activate trap, Supercharge." Syrus declared.
Supercharge
Type: Basic Trap
When your opponent declares an attack while the only monsters you control are Machine-Type "roid" monster(s): Draw 2 cards
"When my opponent declares an attack and I have at least one "roid" monster, I draw 2 cards." The spectacle wearing teen said, he then drew two cards from his deck. The Harpie continued with her assault scratching her talons along the machines body but to everyone's surprise it wasn't destroyed. "That's Gyroid's special ability, it can absorb one attack per turn and not be destroyed."
Mimi let out annoyed grunt. "I set a card and end my turn." She declared, a single brown backed card appearing before her.
Syrus then drew. "I play Polymerization," he announced, "I fuse Gyroid on my field with the Steamroid in my hand."
Polymerisation
Type: Basic Spell
Fusion Summon 1 Fusion Monster from your Extra Deck, using monsters from your hand or your side of the field as Fusion Materials
A Vortex appeared above the field such Gyroid, as well as another monster that resembled a steam locomotive, into it. "Fusion Summon, appear now Steam Gyroid."
Steam Gyroid
ATK: 2200/DEF: 1800/Level: 6/Attribute: Earth/Type: Machine/Fusion
"Gyroid" + "Steamroid"
The Vortex flashed and from it emerged a new monster, one that was a strange hybrid of both Gyroid and Steamroid. "Steam Gyroid attack Harpie Lady," Syrus ordered, "Hurricane Smoke..." Letting out a jet of steam the hybrid monster rolled towards the Bird/Woman, the rotor blades around its 'neck' spinning and steamrolled the unfortunate harpie [MLP: 3300].
"Damn, short stuff managed to out maneuver Meem's." Hassleberry said, "He sure ain't takin it easy on her."
"I wouldn't count Mimi out just yet Sarge." Tai told his tanned friend, "This duel is far from over."
Mimi drew a new card. "I discard Harpie Queen," she declared, discarding a card, "This adds a Field Spell in my deck to my hand." A card slipped out of her deck that Mimi immediately snatched up. "And I'm not done yet, because now I activate my face down card, Hysteric Party."
Hysteric Party
Type: Continuos Trap
Activate this card by discarding 1 card: Special Summon as many copies of "Harpie Lady" as possible from your Graveyard. When this face-up card leaves the field, destroy those monsters
"I discard another card and this time special summon as many Harpies as possible from my Graveyard." The red clad girl said, discarding a card, "So lets give a big welcome to Harpie Queen, Cyber Harpie Lady as well as 2 Harpie Lady 1's."
Harpie Queen
ATK: 1900/DEF: 1400/Level: 4/Attribute: Wind/Type: Winged Beast/Effect
You can discard this card to the Graveyard; add 1 "Harpies' Hunting Ground" from your Deck to your hand. This card's name becomes "Harpie Lady" while it is on the field or in the Graveyard
Cyber Harpie Lady
ATK: 1800/DEF: 1300/Level: 4/Attribute: Wind/Type: Winged Beast/Effect
This card's name is treated as "Harpie Lady"
In a flash all four Bird Women appeared on the field, all of them eyeing Syrus with a predatory grin. (HL1 1300/1400→1700/1800x2 HQ 1900/1200→2300/1600 CH 1800/1300→2200/1700)
"And now my Harpies, attack." Mimi ordered, with a cry her flock of powered up monsters attacked. Harpie Queen making quick work of Steam Gyroid, leaving the way clear for Cyber Harpie and the two Cyber Harpie's to take out Syrus's remaining life points [SLP: 0].
"Ah man," Syrus groaned as the remaining holograms faded, "And I thought I had you too. "
Mimi walked over to blue haired young man. "Hey don't feel bad Sy, here's a conciliation prize." She said, she then leaned in a planted a kiss on his cheek. The instant her lips made contact, Syrus's face flushed a deep red colour and fainted. Despite themselves, everyone couldn't help but laugh at this.
"Guess Sy's sorted for the rest of the afternoon." Tai said as he approached, "Nice duel Meem's."
"I was pretty good wasn't I." the cinnamon haired teen said as she handed the deck of card's to him, "Thanks for the loan."
"No prob." Tai replied as he accepted his cards back.
"You were great Mimi." Palmon said.
"I'll say, you were pretty impressive for your first time dueling." Alexis agreed.
"As much as I like the praise I can't take all the credit," Mimi replied, "Jaden and Tai have been giving me a few lessons."
After Jaden and Hassleberry were done taking Syrus to their room, the gang went off and found a nice shady spot to chill out for the afternoon. Bastion, Alexis and Hassleberry were helping Tai look over some new cards for his dragon deck whilst Jaden was leaning against a tree catching some Z's along with the Digimon. Mimi meanwhile was talking with Jasmine and Mindy, the three of them conversing about boys, clothes and other such things most girls their age talked about.
Watching from the corner of his eye Tai smiled, he was glad that Alexis's two friends were in on their secret. He knew Alexis was relived that she didn't have to keep lying to them, plus now the two could over for them.
"Say Tai would you mind duelling with me," Bastion said, the sound of his voice snapping Tai's thoughts off of Mimi, "I recently came up with some new stratagems and I would very much like to try them out."
"Sure, it also gives me a chance to road test these new cards." Tai replied.
However they were interrupted when a beeping was heard and Alexis pulled out her PDA. "Guys looks like there's trouble." She told the others.
"Perfect, looks like we'll have to take a rain check Bastion." Tai said, a note of annoyance in his voice.
"Oh well look at it this way, now I have more time on working on a strategy to beat you." Bastion replied.
"Yeah, that'll happen," Tai chuckled, "Bastion, you men and Meem's will go get the portal ready. Sarge wake Jaden then go see if Sy's up yet. Lexi see if you can get in contact with Zane and Chazz."
"Right." The others replied.
----Fifteen minutes later Tai, Mimi and Bastion along with their respective Digimon partners were in the library working on the Digiport when Jaden, Hasslberry, Alexis, Jasmine and Mindy showed up. "Sorry Tai, Sy's still out of it." Jaden told their leader.
"And I couldn't get a hold of Chazz. I did manage to contact Zane but he's busy right now and can't make it." Alexis replied.
"Well he is a Senior, its not unusual to be expected he might not always be able to help us." Bastion said.
"Ah well, looks like it's just us." Tai said, "Ok let's roll out."
The six of them gathered round the computers.
"Hey guys be careful ok." Jasmine said, Mindy nodding in agreement.
Jaden smiled at them and gave them his salute a pink tinge appearing on Jasmines face (and a small scowl on Alexis's), "Hey no worries." He told them, "We'll be back before you know it."
There was a flash from the computer screen and the small party vanished.
----Before they knew it Tai and the others found themselves in amongst barren hills and atop a large hill was a large castle.
"Well this is a drag." Jaden stated.
Tai frowned. 'It would have to be here, wouldn't it.' he then looked around and noticed that Mimi was shaking.
"Hey Meem's you ok?" he asked, placing his hands on her shoulders.
"It's just our surroundings they drum up some pretty bad memories." Mimi said.
"Yeah, Myotismon's castle." Tai replied.
"Myotismon, he's the one who invaded Tokyo right?" Alexis asked, Tai and Mimi nodded in reply.
"So that's his pad huh." Jaden said.
They then made their way towards the castle as they had no doubt what they had to face would be inside.
----Sora sat on the sidelines as she watched the other members of the tennis team run drills, she'd damaged her right calf muscle in a previous session and had been advised to refrain from training for a while. Seeing the other girls ran back and forth she was reminded of the soccer drills she and Tai used to run when they were both on the same soccer team, it seemed almost a lifetime ago now.
At the same time Kari was seated in a class room with the other members of the photography club, they were having a meeting to talk about the clubs budget for the next month, but to be honest she really couldn't focus.
For some reason both girls felt a feeling of dread in the pit of their stomachs.
----Once inside Tai and the others began walking along the castles many corridors and eventually came across the chamber that had housed Myotismon's dimensional gate, which was long since destroyed. Then from out of the darkness emerged a large black demon with red eyed, long arms, and a pair of ruined wings, Tai gritted his teeth whilst Mimi gasped Alexis scanned their newest enemy.
Devimon
Level: Champion
Attribute: Virus
Type: Fallen Angel
Touch of Evil Evil Wing Hell Contract & Dungeon Cure
"Devimon?"
"Heh heh, nice to see you remember me Digibrats." The fallen angel sneered, "Yes I have returned, my master has asked me to take care of you."
"Master?" Bastion asked.
"Yes I am the second of his general's." Devimon replied.
"Tell us, just who are you working for?" Jaden demanded.
"Wouldn't you like to know." the demon replied.
"Forget it Jay, it obvious he's not going to tell us anything." Tai said taking out his D-arc, the others following suit.
AGUMON, DIGIVOLVE TO….GEOGREYMON
PALMON, DIGIVOLVE TO….TOGEMON
MONODRAMON, DIGIVOLVE TO….VEEDRAMON
SALAMON, DIGIVOLVE TO….D'ARCMON
FANBEEMON, DIGIVOLVE TO….WASPMON
COMMANDRAMON, DIGIVOLVE TO….SEALSDRAMON
The six champion level digimon appeared ready for battle. "Let's end this quickly." GeoGreymon said, "Mega Flame…"
"Needle Spray…"
"V-Nova Blast…"
"La Pucelle…"
"Bear Buster…"
"Death Behind…"
Each of them launched their attacks at the digital demon causing an explosion which kicked up a cloud of dust however when it cleared they saw that Devimon was still there. "Surprised, did you honestly think I could be beaten so easily. In exchange for my loyalty, my master boosted my powers. Now with his power coursing through me I am invisible, not even your pathetic Angel can defeat me now."
Just then, a dark aura began to radiate off of Devimon's body. "Yes I can feel it, this is incredible. Its happening, now you will know what true fear is."
DEVIMON, DIGIVOLVE TOO…NEODEVIMON
Standing before them was a large grey skinned creature wearing leather pants and a gold face mask with a pair of large red wings on its back. "N…no way. He Digivolved without a partner." Tai exclaimed, he then grabbed his D-arc and scanned this new creature.
NeoDevimon
Level: Ultimate
Attribute: Virus
Type: Synthetic Fallen Angel Digimon
Stun Claw Guilty Claw & Deep Sorrow
"Now let's get to your demise, Guilty Claw…" his claws glowed with red energy and slashed at the opposing digimon sending each of them crashing to the ground.
d'Arcmon got to her feet and raised her swords. "Baptême d'Amour…" her swords glowed with power and tried slashing at the demon who caught the attack.
"Did you really think you could match my power, Stun Claw…" its claws began crackling with energy which he drove into d'Arcmon's chest sending her flying, fortunately she was caught by Veedramon.
"Take this freak, Cutter Shoot…" he slices the air with his claws creating multiple air blades sliced various parts of NeoDevimon's body.
"Alright, Veedramon really took it to him." Jaden said enthusiastically.
"He barley made a scratch." Tai commented.
"Yeah, NeoDevimon's an ultimate level Digimon, no matter how powerful our Digimon's attack are they barley going to scratch him." Mimi agreed.
GeoGreymon got to his feet. "Mega Burst…" he roared as he fired his fiery energy attack at NeoDevimon who merely brushed it off.
"Guilty Claw…" he then plunged his claws into GeoGreymon's chest causing him to cry out in pain.
----At that instant very in the real world both Sora and Kari felt as though some had plunged a dagger into their hearts, both of them felt their legs giving out as they collapsed to the ground the last thing they heard before they blacked out "Sora/Kari, what's wrong."
Then came a sensation of floating as if somehow their conciseness had managed to find away to escape from its physical restraints. Opening her eyes she found herself high above the lands of the digital world, checking herself she found that her clothes were gone although her upon examining herself her body looked like a Barbie dolls which was glowing as though it were made entirely from red/pink energy.
----AN: Ok, what I'm trying to say is, both Sora and Kari's appearence is similar to the Tamer's when they biomerge
----After floating for a few minutes she came across a large castle which she began descending towards passing though the roof and several floors till she found herself in a large subterranean chamber, there she found a group of six people around her age/a few years older then her. Amongst them was a girl with long cinnamon brown hair and a boy with storm cloud brown hair that had red and black streaks in it
"My god, Tai Mimi..." She cried out.
NeoDevimon began laughing manically "You are those old fools new champions, don't make me laugh. I should just put you all out of your misery right now. Deep Sorrow." He created an orb of dark energy which he then slammed into the ground unleashing a wave of energy which collided with both the Digimon and destined ones, each of them surrounded by a dark aura.
Sora looked on in horror, the memory of being trapped in the seemingly endless cave being surrounded by a similar dark aura that made her almost give up all hope flashed through her mind. Kari meanwhile was scared out of her mind, she had just found some evidence her brother was alive and in the same moment it seemed she might lose him again this time forever.
Tai fell to his knees the worst memories of his life playing over and over again before his eyes, Kari almost dieing because of him…SkullGreymon…seeing Sora go off with Matt…being cold and hungry out on the streets. 'I'm a coward, I lost the love of my life and I hurt everyone because instead of being a man I turn tail and run.'
"Knock it off, your being pitiful." He then saw a pair of gleaming red eyes staring back at him, "Stop wallowing in self pity, pick yourself up and fight."
"Tai, please get up." a voice sounded in his ear "Please Tai, you can't give up."
'Kari…Sora...' He then felt a strange sensation pass through his body as if someone had wrapped their arms around his chest and another behind him with their arms round his neck.
Meanwhile Jaden found himself in place filled with darkness, surrounding him were dozens of frames each one containing the image of a person that were precious to him.
"Jaden Yuki." Hearing his name Jaden looked about and saw a figure standing a few feet away from him, although he couldn't make out any features what he could see was a pair of golden eyes staring back at him.
"Jaden Yuki, get up. You cannot die here." The figure said its voice cold and stern, "You have already faced obstacles and over come there. This is no different now rise to your feet. If someone foolishly stands in your way then, you stand firm and stab them in the heart."
The last part was said with such malice and venom it made a shiver of fear pass through Jaden's body.
"Who…who are you?" Jaden asked, the figure said nothing only let out a cold laugh.
A dark mist rose up from the ground and surrounded the brunettes body.
"Wha…what's going on?" Jaden let out a cry as the black mist began to consume him his vision turning gold.
Sora and Kari watched as Tai got to his feet the dark aura surrounding his body instantly evaporating, something seemed different about him.
Tai looked about the area. 'Strange, I was so sure I heard them, Kari…Sora…'
A grunt was heard and he saw Jaden get to his feet, his dark aura evaporating. Looking about the two of them saw that the others were on the ground surrounded by some sort of shadow, muttering things along the lines of they were complete failures and it was useless to keep fighting. Also that most of their Digimon had reverted back to rookie levele, the only ones who hadn't were GeoGreymon and Veedramon.
NeoDevimon laughed. "You fools, don't you see its useless to keep fighting. I cannot be destroyed by beings so weak so why don't you just give up."
"Shut up." Tai spat venomously, "You think we will surrender and simply roll over because of scum like you."
"Sorry freak, those words aren't in our vocabulary and right now is mercy." Jaden added anger colouring his voice, "Prepare to die."
Both boys glared at NeoDevimon who began laughing even harder, momentarily Tai's eyes flashed red whilst Jaden's flashed gold. An orange aura appeared round Tai whilst a red one appeared round Jaden, an orb appeared out of thin air before both of them which transformed into a card with the respective crests on it, which they grabbed and scanned with their D-arcs.
DIGIMODIFY, MATRIX DIGIVOLUTION ACTIVATE
At that moment both GeoGreymon and Veedramon opened their eyes, they then got to their feet and let out a thunderous roar. Their bodies were suddenly engulfed with light that radiated from their bodies which dispelled the shadows surrounding the others.
"What in Sam Hill just happened?" Hassleberry asked.
"I don't, I remember that wave passing over us the and I felt this cold feeling pass through me replaying events of my life when I was at my lowest and it was useless to keep fighting." Bastion replied.
Alexis turned her head and saw Tai and Jaden, staring down NeoDevimon, surrounded by a fiery aura. "Jaden…Tai…"
GEOGREYMON, DIGIVOLVE TOO…RISEGREYMON
VEEDRAMON, DIGIVOLVE TOO…AEROVEEDRAMON
RiseGreymon had some things in common with MetalGreymon, such metal helmet and red hair, but instead it had red chest armor as well as a pair of metallic 'wings' with three cannons on them on his back his right arm replaced with a large gun barrel, and armor plating on his tail. AreoVeedramon looked similar to Veedramon except his body was more muscular, he also had a pair of grey shoulder pads, bony growths sticking out of his elbows and a pair of red wings on his back. Alexis scanned them.
RiseGreymon
Level: Ultimate
Attribute: Vaccine
Type: Cyborg Digimon
Trident Revolver Rising Destroyer Solid Strike
AeroVeedramon
Level: Ultimate
Attribute: Vaccine
Type: Phantom Dragon Digimon
V-Wing Blade Magnum Crusher Twister Saber Dragon Impulse
RiseGreymon let out a growl and raised his gun. "Trident Revolver…" He then fired 3 Chrome Digizoid bullets from his revolver which struck NeoDevimon in his wings and blowing off his right arm.
AeroVeedramon then charged forward. "Magnum Crusher…" his fist began glowing with power and slammed it into NeoDevimon's gut, sending him crashing to the ground.
"NeoDevimon, this ends you twisted freak." RiseGreymon snarled, the three guns on his wings set activated locking onto NeoDevimon and part of the armor on his chest opened up revealing two more guns, "Rising Destroyer…"
AeroVeedramon growled. "Dragon impulse..."
RiseGreymon fired off a barrage of beams from the 8 cannons on his body whilst AeroVeedramon created an energy dragon and unleashed both attacks connecting with NeoDevimon reducing him to data shards. The room then began to shake and pieces of the stone work to fall.
"The room, its collapsing." Bastion yelled, "We have to get out of here."
"We'll never make it." Sarge cried out.
"Yes we will, everyone climb onto us." RiseGreymon ordered.
At that moment Sora and Kari felt a tug, as though there was an invisible line tied around them, the world around them beginning to fade from view.
"No, I can't leave yet…Tai…" Sora cried out as she vanished.
Slightly confused Tai Mimi and Bastion along with Palmon and FanBeemon climbed on to RiseGreymon whilst Jaden Alexis and Sarge along with Salamon and Commandramon climbed onto AeroVeedramon
"Rising Destroyer…"/"V-Wing Blade…" Both RiseGreymon and AeroVeedramon rose into the air, RiseGreymon unleashed another barrage of beams from his cannons whilst AeroVeedramon fired off a blast of heat in the shape of a V straight up towards the ceiling.
A large beam of white and red energy burst through the castle's ceiling which both winged digimon shot out of just before the castle collapsed. They then flew off towards the horizon and the nearest portal.
----Back in the real world both Sora and Kari awoke to find various people crowed around them. 'Tai!'
----Later back at Duel Academy Tai found Mimi standing by the cliffs near the Slifer dorm as the sun set over the sea
"Meem's are you ok?" he asked
"Yeah its just, today brought back a lot of memories. It all seemed so simple back then even though he had to deal with clowns, vampires and evil Elvis impersonating monkeys. When did things become so complicated, when did everything we had and the things we used to do not seem like enough for us anymore?" Mimi replied.
A small smile graced Tai's lips and he wrapped his arms protectively around her. "I think its part of growing up." he replied, "Our needs seem to change as we go through life. But don't worry, I'll always care about you Mimi and that's something that will never change."
Mimi twisted herself so she was now facing him "Thanks Tai."
The pair stared in to one another's eyes, neither was sure what came over the other but slowly they began moving towards one another till their lips were mere inches from the other...
"Hey you two, hurry up." their mood was instantly shattered by the sound of Jaden's voice, looking round they saw him Syrus Hassleberry as well as Agumon, Palmon, Monodramon, Bearmon and Commandramon, carrying several bags that were no doubt full of snacks, "Were heading over to the blue dorm and sneak into Zane's room where we can watch movies all night. Alexis and the others are going to meet us there."
"Great, um let's get going." Tai said, trying to hide his nervousness.
"Yeah, just remember not to let Tai pick the movie." Mimi added.
The group then made way towards the blue dorm meeting the others outside the entrance, Tai and Jaden then showed the others how they originally snuck in during the Blair incident.
Soon the group were gathered in Zane's room arguing over which movie they should watch, after ten minutes they decided that to settle it. The rules were simple, after removing all the spells and traps, they'd draw random a card from their decks and whoever had the strongest one would get to pick the movie. The results were...
Alexis- Cyber Prima 2300
Bastion- Hyozanryu 2100
Chazz- Y-Dragon Head 1500
Hassleberry- Dark Driceratops 2400
Jaden- Elemental Hero Wild Edge 2600
Jasmine- Mermaid Knight- 1500
Mimi- Harpie Queen- 1900
Mindy- Agent of Creation-Venus 1600
Syrus- Gyroid 1000
Tai- Volcanic Doomfire 3000
Zane- Cyber Twin Dragon 2800
And so it ended with Tai being the winner and his choice was the Alfred Hitchcock classic Psycho.
They were coming up to the infamous shower scene when he felt Mimi, who was seated beside him, grab him and bury her head in his shoulder, looking about he noticed Alexis had grabbed Jaden's hand. Suppressing the urge to let out a small laugh he grabbed a hand full of popcorn from the bowl next to him and stuffed the snack it into his mouth.
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