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Going Solo (Slow Solo Thread)
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Post by Dante on Oct 8, 2016 0:19:43 GMT
Fed up with all the ignoramuses, Dante and Wormmon decide to take a trip to the digital world. "Where are we going, Dante?" "Somewhere very special, where no one can bother us any more." Dante has learned of one of Shirou's creations, and plans on checking it out. And guess what? There is no one in his way to derail this mission. I mean, goal. Nobody does missions. Dante and the Worm King walk around to the back of a newly opened shop in the city. Dante holds Shirou's digivice up to a sensor. A section of the wall rises up. "Come on, let's go inside."
Dante wand Wormmon walk through a digital portal, appearing in what appears to be a giant factory. "Oh my Goddess! Yes! Yes! It's an ice cream factory!" "That's right. Shirou was working on this before his untimely demise." Shirou's digivice starts to glow. It flies out of Dante's hand and levitates in the air. Data begins to materialize, and Shirou returns wearing a white suit and matching top hat. "Good day, gentlemen." "Shirou! You're back!" Dante runs up and gives Shirou a hug. "I thought you were gone forever." "I had some of my data stored here as a backup. My digivice was programmed to regenerate me." "This is awesome! Shirou's back, and we have our very own ice cream factory!"
"That's right, little buddy. No more annoying Tamers and Digimon getting in our way. No more Team Takashi, no more Handsome Boys, they are all dead to us now. Shirou, now that you have returned, I want to join your crusade. You were right all along. Your superior technology and intellect gives you the right to control your own destiny as you see fit." "I am glad you finally see the light, Dante. Come, there is much preparation to be done." Wormmon shoots a silk thread up to the ceiling and climbs up. The Worm King jumps into a chocolate ice cream water slide, and rides around the factory. "WEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!"
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Post by Dante on Oct 11, 2016 14:27:21 GMT
Shirou raises his hand out, and a round blue floating platform appears. Shirou and Dante step on the platform, and it rises up to take them around the factory. "This place isn't just an ice cream factory. It can function as a secure headquarters, fully equipped with all of my latest technology." Dante looks around at all the machines. Truly, Shirou must have been busy when Dante wasn't looking. The platform takes them to a large control panel. Shirou approaches the panel and starts going through files. "Keramon is regenerating as we speak. It was unfortunate my plans were delayed, but now we can begin anew." "Ya, well sometimes even the best laid plans don't unfold the way you expect."
"Precisely. However, we are at the perfect point to begin expanding our operations. For starters, ice cream will be manufactured here and shipped out to several select locations via portal. This is where the Data Core would come in handy. It could greatly cut down the cost of transportation. But that's not all we have to worry about. There are others out there who remain in our way, and I fear they outnumber us at the moment." "That reminds me, hand me you digivice." Shirou hands Dante the device, and Dante uploads Terriermon's data to the factory. "It's about time! Do you have any idea how long I've been trapped in there?!"
"My old business associate, it's good to see you again." Shirou hands Terriermon a cigar, and Dante lights it. "Um, thanks. I was able to sort through some of your files while I was in there. I had no idea you were up to all this!" "Yes, well we were running separate operations, and I couldn't afford any leaks until I was certain everything was ready. There are those who conspire against us. I trust the two of you are familiar with them." Shirou brings up three pictures on the monitor. "These three crooks pose an imminent threat. There's Junichi, one of your former friends, Dante. He was once involved with Terriermon's organization before he betrayed the top bunny and stole several thousand dollars worth of merchandise from under your fluffy nose. He possesses a strange digivice that seems to communicate some kind of plan to him, and provide Junichi with the means of creating powerful Digimon to carry out his agenda."
Terriermon tightens his fist. "Grrr that Junichi! I'll gut you yet, boy!" "Ahem. Then there is the one in the middle, known by the alias, The Middle Man. He's the person you go to for information on anything and anyone in Japan's underbelly. He has connections to just about every syndicate in the nation, and uses his network to control other crime lords, and ensure that he lines his pockets with their ill gotten cash." "Curse the Middle Man! He betrayed me! Although that only happened because Dante stuck his nose in my business a few too many times!" "Doubtful. considering your standing in the community at the time, it was only natural for the Middle Man to cut you out of the picture, and assume responsibility of your contracts."
"And finally, there's the Devil's Right Hand, Malice. Not much is known about his past. What my records do show is that he has been playing my MMO a lot." "Your MMO?! If it wasn't for me pulling your data out of the wreckage and funding your bizarre game..." "Fine, OUR MMO. Malice has assembled a team inside the game of the most hardcore players. Why he has worked so hard to achieve success in a video game is beyond me. But something tells me he is connected to the one responsible for assuming control of our game after my sudden departure. This, New Management, aka, New Man. How New Man was able to decode my files and rewrite the game is a mystery. However, he seems to be cooperating with my team of developers, and even though he made some horrifying changes to my otherwise flawless game, I am glad someone as competent as him was the one who assumed control."
"Those three men, Junichi, the Middle Man, and Malice, I saw them all together after I took down Terriermon at his secret underground base in the forest. What could they be up to?" "That, I don't know. They are all very secretive. What we do know is that the device Junichi possesses seems to be calling the shots, at least for Junichi. He was otherwise an insignificant petty criminal before he stole that device from you, Dante. These three working together poses a threat to our total domination, and must be dealt with." A small robot on wheels brings Shirou a glass of wine. He picks up the glass and takes a sip. "All this time, ever since I became a Tamer, I tried to do what was right, and yet it only got me in more trouble. I brought down mob bosses, conquered Goddesses, even thwarted you, Shirou. But the media labeled me a menace, a terrorist. I thought I could help save the world from evil, but I could no longer run from the fact that it's not good vs evil. It's always been evil vs more evil. With us working together, and with more joining our cause, we will take our place as Gods among insects! And it looks like some old friends will be the first to fall to our new crusade." "Aha ha ha haha! I'm starting to like this kid! You've got chops! It's good having you on our side for a change." "Indeed. Dante, Terriermon, our Crusade of Judgement has begun!"
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Post by Dante on Oct 26, 2016 23:23:32 GMT
While Wormmon runs wild around the factory, gorging on ice cream, Shirou goes on about his master plan to sell ice cream. "My sources tell me that Junichi is currently somewhere in the city. It will take time to further investigate the others, but we can deal with the traitor for now." Terriermon punches his fist into his paw. "Oh, just let me at him, and I'll beat him so bad-" "No, I need you here with me running the programs. Dante will track down Junichi. But because we don't want him recognizing you, and you've become somewhat infamous with the Japanese media, it would be best to change your look a bit. Report to sector T08 for a makeover." "If you think it's a good idea."
Dante heads over to sector T08. It looks like a small beauty salon run by cybernetic women. Dante sits down in the chair and changes his hair style. While he is waiting for the dye to dry, Dante falls asleep in the chair. Suddenly a noise wakes him up. Dante hears a familiar voice singing off in the distance. "When the stars seem to shine, like you've had, too much wine, that's, AMORE-EEEE!" "Wizardmon, is that you?" Wizardmon is lounging on some machinery, sipping wine and eating popsicles. The cunning wizard jumps down and bows to Dante.
"Greetings! Tis I, Wizardmon! Piedmon's number one general, at your service." "How did you get in here?" "I let myself in. I see you have turned Heel, Dante. Welcome to the Dark Side." "I only became bad because this world is corrupt! I played hero, saved the day, and all it got me was a lot of trouble." "It doesn't matter what got you here, only that you are here now. The offer still stands. Join Piedmon, Dante." "Never. Piedmon is a delusional nutcase who only seeks to harm others for his own amusement. Shirou is bad enough." "Fine fine. But know this, I will always be on your side, Chosen One." "Why do you keep calling me that? I never asked to be chosen." "You do not choose to be chosen, you simply are. Ciao, Young Palladino!" Wizardmon twirls around and disappears in a cloud of purple smoke. "I'm starting to hate that guy."
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Post by Dante on Nov 7, 2016 22:57:56 GMT
Dante finishes getting his hair dyed. Once again, his red mane has been replaced with golden blonde locks. Dante looks in the mirror and runs his fingers through his hair. "Mmmm yeeeesss... I am so pretty." one of Shirou's mechanical lackeys brings Dante a new set of clothes to go undercover. Dante puts on a red and black vest, black leather pants, black gloves and gauntlets, and a dark grey cloak. "Alright! This new outfit looks so cool. How come being bad looks so good?" Wormmon comes walking over in their female holo suit form. Their green hair has been braided, with ponytails in the back. Wormmon is wearing a dark green armored vest, black shorts, knee high leather boots, a black cowboy hat, and a long grey jacket. "Oh man. I feel like such a badass in this outfit. Let's go kick some butt!" "Remember, this is a stealth mission, Wormmon." "It's Willow when I'm wearing the holo suit. And keep your eyes up here! Only I get to oogle the breasts."
Dante and Willow report back to Shirou for deployment. "Good. I doubt anyone will recognize the two of you. My sources tell me Junichi has been sighted at The Spotted Owl, a bar and grill downtown. If you need to reach me, there's a communicator on your wrist. Someone might be listening, so only break radio silence if you have found the target, or require backup." "Got it. Let's go track down that traitor and make him pay!" "Ya! Break that little bastard's nose!" "I know from experience how hard Dante can punch." "That was nothing compared to what I'm going to do to Junichi." Dante and Willow make their way to the door and exit the factory. They appear outside back in Terminus City.
Dante walks around to the front of the new shop. He sees Leomon working behind the counter. "Leomon? What are you doing here?" "I started my own business here in the city. It's the perfect cover up for Shirou's factory." "How's business going?" "Oh, it's never been better! You wouldn't believe how many customers I get. All my life, the only thing I've been good at is dishing out pain, but I think I may have found my true calling. And if you ever need help, I'd be happy to get back into the fray." "That's good to hear, old friend. But aren't customers intimidated by your giant steel claw?" "Not really. There's all kinds of strange Digimon, especially in this city. If anything, Digimon find it unusual to see a Leomon with a mechanized hand. But Duskmon didn't leave me much of a choice." "I'd say he did you a favor. That claw is so badass! Dante? Can I cut my arm off?" "Ahaha! I'm glad you think so. Take care, you two!" Dante and Willow continue walking towards the Spotted Owl. "Wow, I've never seen Leomon so cheery, or even happy at all." "He must really like working in retail. I'm glad he's doing alright. Yep. Leomon's found his passion, and I've got my ice cream factory. Things couldn't be going better for us."
Meanwhile, at the Dark Fortress, Piedmon is busy playing with his dolls. "Look at me! I'm the Worm King! Somebody make me some cheeseburgers. I am Dante's busty teacher, Mrs. Kurosawa. Would you like to enroll in my class? Whoah! Look at the size of those-" Wizardmon interrupts Piedmon's playtime by appearing from a portal. "Greetings, Master." "Wizardmon! I told you, no more teleporting into my rec room! You have to use the secret knock just like everyone else." "My sincerest apologies, oh Master. I have returned from talking with Dante." "And?!" "He has indeed turned evil, but nevertheless refuses to join your righteous cause."
Piedmon crushes the Wormmon doll in his hand. "Oh, fiddlesticks! Why must Dante play my heart like a violin? No matter, we will convince him another time. However, we have other business to attend to first. I want you to watch Dante and ensure he survives whatever ordeal lays ahead of him. It would be a shame if our evil little pretty boy was destroyed on his first mission as a baddie. Follow him, and ensure he doesn't get into trouble." "Very well, Master, but I have been stalking Dante for months now! It's getting exhausting." "Tell you what. If you do this, I will grant you a vacation." "Thank you, oh Prince of Chaos." Wizardmon disappears in a cloud of purple smoke. "Now, where was I? Ah yes. I'm Dante's sister Judith. I'm a big stupid idiot who lusts after dumb boys. I don't have a Digimon partner, so Dante has to look after me. Yo, I'm Rob! 420 for life, man! Let's play some Basketball and drink some apple cider." Piedmon continues to play around with his dolls, amusing himself. "Oh, this is fun, but playing pretend just isn't fulfilling my desires as a director, or my passion for theater. I could send some more clowns to the Human World, but now people are dressing as clowns for fun! Maybe I'll just pour some wine and take a bubble bath."
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Post by Dante on Nov 17, 2016 21:22:14 GMT
While Dante and Willow are on their way to the Spotted Owl, Shirou and Terriermon run into some trouble back at the factory. Shirou is busy typing away on the computer. Terriermon spins around in his chair, puffing on a cigarette. "Whatcha working on now, slim?" "I'm trying to organize some files, but this friggin' computer isn't responding." Shirou reaches slams his fists down on the controller panel. His nerd fury damages one of the cables, causing the screen to turn green. "What the? Stupid computer!" "I thought you were suppose to be good with computers." "I can't contact Dante until I get this fixed. Great, something always has to go wrong." "One more slipup like this, and I'll send you back to the scrapheap!" "Go ahead and try, rabbit man."
Dante and Willow reach the Spotted Owl bar and grill. They casually walk in and sit down at the bar. An Ogremon in an apron walks over to take their order. "What can I get started for you?" "Two beers, and a basket of fries." "You got it." Ogremon walks away. "That's not nearly enough food, Dante." "We are here on business. Control yourself." Dante scans around the room, looking for Junichi. "I don't see him anywhere. How are we suppose to find him?" Wizardmon watches from across the room, wearing a poorly made Agumon Black mask. (Thinking) "Stupid Dante. You're not very good at this whole being bad thing."
Ogremon returns with the beer and fries. "Should I start a tab?" "Yes. Also, you wouldn't happen to know anyone who can give us information?" "What kind of information are you looking for? This isn't a very helpful bunch here." "I just need information on an old friend of mine." "I can tell you what I know, but I can't guarantee your safety. Word might get out that someone's been snooping around." "Can I buy your silence?" Dante reaches into his pocket and tosses a small bag on the bar. Ogremon opens the bag and examines the gold coins inside. "Very well. Speak." "We are looking for a man named Junichi."
Ogremon smiles a devious smile. "Oh, Junichi. He's a regular here. Haven't seen him for a few days." "Do you know who we can talk to in order to find him?" "Not a chance. If you go snooping around, word will get back to him. I might be able to make some calls." Ogremon goes to the back office. Wizardmon suspects something is up. Ogremon picks up the phone to make a call, but Wizardmon appears in the back office. "Who you gonna call?" "What the hell are you suppose to be?" Wizardmon takes off the mask. "You wouldn't happen to be telling someone about Dante, would you green man?" "No, no, of course not." Ogremon hangs the phone up. "Good. My master would be most unhappy if Dante's first mission as a villain were to go awry because of some stupid ogre barkeep." "Dante's working for Piedmon?!" "No, not yet, but it's my job to protect my master's investment. Get Junichi to show up, but don't tip your hand." With a wave of his cape, Wizardmon disappears in a cloud of purple smoke. "Argh, Piedmon sticking his nose in my business. Better do what he says. Nobody likes a creepy clown."
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Post by Dante on Nov 28, 2016 7:32:16 GMT
Dante and Willow wait at the bar for a while. Dante starts to get suspicious. "What do you think? Should we get out of here before we get into trouble?" "Hmm, I say wait a little while. I wouldn't mind kicking some ass right now." "So nice of you. You'll get the peace prize this year for sure." Finally, Ogremon comes back out to talk to Dante. "Alright, I made some calls, and I've got you a "meeting" with Junichi. He thinks he's meeting for a mission assignment. Go to the back, go up the stairs, and open the door next to the portrait of Devimon." Dante is excited to hear that Junichi is here, but doesn't want to draw attention, so he keeps his voice down. "That's great. Thanks, big guy." Dante pays his tab, and Dante and Willow leave the bar. They head up the stairs and find the door.
(Thinking) "Is this really it? Am I finally going to confront Junichi after he betrayed me?" "Come on, let's take care of business." Dante pulls his hood over his face. They open the door and step inside. A man is sitting alone at a table with four chairs. He is wearing black robes, and his face is obscured by long dark hair. Willow and Dante sit down across from the man. "I'm glad you could make it. An important job has just popped up, and we think you have the qualifications to handle it." The man just stares at Dante, not even flinching. Dante takes a closer look, and sees the darkness of his eyes.
A computerized voice can be heard coming from the man's robes. "What is the assignment?" (Thinking) "What the hell is going on? Just squash Junichi like a bug already, Dante! Well, not like a cute and cuddly bug like me, Wormmon. Wait, I'm still in my holo suit form. Must resist urge to squeeze breasts." Wormmon just stares off into space, distracted by the conversation in her head. "It appears an important piece of technology was stolen. And we suspect that it was an inside job." "Oh? And just who is the original owner of this device, and what are its specs?" Dante leans forward and grabs the man by the collar. "Quit screwing around with me, Junichi! You stole the proto digivice from me!"
The man's expression does not change. "And you stole it from me." All of a sudden, an electronic pulse emits from the man. It knocks everything in the room back. Dante and Willow are thrown against the wall. The man stands up and brushes his hair out of his face. *Shouting in Japanese* "You shouldn't have been such a fool, Dante!" "It's a setup! Initiate emergency protocol." The man charges towards Dante and attacks with a right forearm. Dante struggles to regain his balance and blocks the forearm. The man responds with a swift left hook to the ribs. He slams the door open and smacks Willow with the door. The man climbs over the railing and leaps down to the floor, fleeing. "Oh, great! Damn you, Junichi!"
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Post by Dante on Dec 21, 2016 7:06:25 GMT
Junichi continues with his escape, fleeing from the Spotted Owl. Dante and Willow rush down the stairs and chase him outside. Junichi heads across the street to a parking lot and gets on a hover cycle. "He's getting away! Quick, Digivolve into Stingmon." "Hey, don't tell me what to do!" "This isn't the time. Hurry!" Willow deactivates the holo suit, resuming her Rookie form. Wormmon forms a cocoon out of thread, and digivolves to Stingmon.
Junichi speeds off on his hover cycle. Dante climbs on Stingmon's back, and Stingmon flies after him. Junichi leads them on a chase through the city streets. He takes a turn through a narrow alley. Stingmon stops on a dime and turns towards the alley, continuing their pursuit. Junichi flies higher up, reaching the rooftops above. Stingmon arcs upwards, flying right underneath Junichi. "I've run out of corny action movie lines to say!" Stingmon grabs the back of the hover cycle and comes to a halt. The extra weight tips the hover cycle backwards, sending it flying straight up in the air.
Junichi panics, and tries to knock Stingmon off by kicking his hands with his heels. Stingmon lets go of the hover cycle. The cycle tilts backward some more, coming to a stall. Stingmon falls down several yards, but regains flight in midair. The hover cycle is plummeting towards the ground. "Stingmon, do something!" "Well what do you want me to do?" The hover cycle crashes down onto a rooftop and explodes. Stingmon lands down on the rooftop and walks towards the crash.
Stingmon raises his arm and charges his energy cannon, pointing it straight at the wreckage. Dante lets go of Stingmon's back and jumps down. He heads towards the downed hover cycle. "Junichi... Are you, alright?" Dante takes a closer look. Junchi's body has been badly bruised and burned. He lays pinned underneath what's left of the hover cycle. "Why, Junichi? You were my friend. Why did you betray my trust?" Junichi gasps for air, struggling to speak. For the first time ever, Dante hears Junichi speak in English. "Hah... hah... Looks like... you got what you wanted... Dan...te."
"I didn't want this to happen. I wanted answers for your treachery. Why did you steal the proto device?! Why did you create Godramon?!" Junichi tries to get out from the wreckage, but his lower body is too severely maimed to get up. "He... asked me to." "Who?" Junichi's facial expression turns stone cold blank, like he is completely without emotion. "S...sss... Syn, asked me to." Junichi takes in his last breath, and shuts his eyes.
Dante can't believe it. He never wanted Junichi to die. Maybe Dante wanted to make Junichi pay, but not like this. Dante kneels down and searches Junichi's remains. Inside his cloak, Dante pulls out the proto digivice. "So... It appears you never really left, Charamon." The device emits a lime green glow. "That is correct, Dante. After you destroyed my body, my data returned to the proto device, so that one day my body could be restored. Junichi was nothing more than a patsy. A petty thief, weak but useful."
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Post by Dante on Jan 19, 2017 1:01:15 GMT
Stingmon stretches his arms out, then lays down on the roof with his hands underneath his head to conserve energy. "Well, what now? Junichi's gone, and we got that weird digivice back. Do we go back to the ice cream factory?" "I guess, but what do we do about the proto digivice? This thing is too dangerous in the wrong hands, and Syn will try to influence whoever possesses it and manipulate them for his own ends." "What do you mean the wrong hands? We're bad guys now! Why don't we restore Syn's body so he can help us destroy our enemies?"
Syn remains silent, then starts a to laugh. "Ahaha ha haaa! You two, bad guys? It takes a lot to make me chuckle." "What's so funny? We can be bad." "Dante, from what I remember about you from our fight, from the time I spent stuck inside this device, seeing you way you act, ...You are nothing more than a wannabe rebel. You don't have that killer instinct in you. Your attachment to your friends and family will ultimately be your downfall." "What do you know?! You're just a stupid computer program."
"I used to be so much more, before our battle. There's much about my past that you do not know. And while I have done unspeakable acts of evil while employed as an assassin, I do know that there is a difference between one's best interests, and one's animalistic lusts and desires." "I like where this is going." "Before I ever came to the Digital World, I was trained to be an elite agent, able to complete high priority recon missions and assassinations. I received many cybernetic implants to increase my performance, but eventually I became more digital than human. My mind was converted into data, and I could transfer my programming into other vessels."
"Whoah! This is getting complicated. What's with all the exposition?" "I tell you this, because I want to accompany you on your travels. You have proven yourselves capable. Before, I thought that you would be uncooperative, so I enticed Junichi into becoming my host. You don't have to be full on evil. That will only draw unwanted attention from potential threats. I will teach you how to be... self reliant." Dante thinks for a moment. He didn't completely understand what Syn is talking about. Was he really an assassin? "If I agree to this, I'm not going to turn out like Junichi, am I?"
"No. Junichi had a lot of anger and regret from a life that was full of pain and suffering. I simply pulled his strings and awoken his true self. But you, Dante. You are unique. You see things for what they really are. You embrace the cold realities of life. And yet, you still turn away from losing yourself to the corruption." "What the... What makes you say all of this? You don't know how I feel!" "I've been watching you, Dante. Studying your behavior. I had Junichi spying on you during much of your time out on adventures. Wizardmon wasn't the only one stalking you."
"That's enough! You think you know me, but you are dead wrong. I'm taking you back to Shirou, and then we will decide where to go from there." "Very well, but my offer still stands. And even still, I don't think you should continue on down the path to darkness. I've seen where it leads people. True power strikes from the shadows." Stingmon, who had only barely been paying attention, quickly sits up. "That makes a lot of sense! I can be way more sinister and chaotic if I, strike from the shadows." "Yes. Now you understand." Dante has had enough of Syn's sociopathic philosophy. "I don't care what you think. I'm going to make my own path, and no one is going to define me. Especially not some ridiculous assassin in the form of a talking digivice!"
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