Mon, Digi Mon ~Operation Pasta (Dante/Solo)

Dante and Judith come back inside to find the agents standing there. Naturally, they are surprised. "Uh, Dante? These guys wanna talk to you." "Don't worry, we come seeking your aid." "We work for the IDDS, the Italian Department of Digital Safety." "From our records, we understand that you've been quite active as a Tamer here in Japan." "Wait, so your agency actually knows about Digimon?" "That is correct. Naturally due to our line of work, we have to keep a low profile."

"Well don't just stand there, Dante. Offer our guests some coffee." "No thanks. We have vitamin water in the car." Dante and the agents walk into the dining room and sit down to discuss business. "We also understand that you lived in Italy for some time." "Yes, I have moved around a lot." "Part of the reason you were chosen is because of your familiarity with the area. But make no mistake, this operation is too important to risk on national pride alone." "Your qualifications were eye-catching. Not many Tamers have gotten involved with so many high profile targets, or stirred quite as much trouble." "Bringing down Terriermon's crime syndicate, even terminating the Goddess Azetramon."

"Alright, so you want me and Wormmon to go on a mission for you?" "Yes. Our servers have detected illegal activity online. The accounts trace back to a software publisher owned by Franz Lichtenstein." "We believe they are responsible for several Digimon going missing, as well as an increase in wild Digimon coming to the Human World. Franz could very well be collaborating with hackers here in Japan." "Sounds like big trouble. But what does this have to do with us?" "We need you and Wormmon to infiltrate Franz's base, and find proof that they are responsible for the illegal transfers and disappearances."

"Hmm, I don't know. This all sounds too risky." "We understand if you are hesitant. You will be substantially rewarded for completing this assignment." Wormmon climbs up on the table and starts flexing and posing. "Ho! Ha! Ya! We can handle this! This Hanz Frankenstein dummy don't want none!" "Well, if the Worm King is on board. Yes, for my home country, well one of my home countries, but nonetheless, for my home country of Italia, we accept your dangerous secret mission!" "Affirmative. We shall head to the jet at once." "You know what this mean, Dante? Authentic Italian food!"

Apparently, Franz is in league with some hackers, and not only has he been opening portals and capturing Digimon, he's using their data to power some sort of machine. Dante suggests that they go back and continue with the stealthy approach. The Worm King don't want none of that. Wormmon digivolves to Stingmon and bursts through the vent. Dante starts crawling back and goes another direction. He reaches an opening leading down and leaves the vents, heading to Franz's location.

Stingmon flies down towards Franz, and hovers in the air. "Hey bigshot! Think you can abduct Digimon? Well you didn't bet on the King of Sting getting up in your business!" "Argh, what the hell is going on?! Stop that Stingmon." Several machine type Digimon emerge from containers and surround Stingmon. The King of Sting charges up his energy cannon and fires a barrage of energy blasts. Dante makes his way through the facility, careful to stay undetected. He hears some of Franz's lackeys, and hides around a corner until they pass by. Finally he reaches the lab, and heads over behind Franz's computer.

The low level machine Digimon prove to be no match for Stingmon, as he tears through what's left of them with his energy spike. His defense squad in pieces, Franz activates a paralyzer beam. A light green beam of energy shoots out from the main computer, surrounding Stingmon and blocking his energy. Stingmon lowers to the ground, almost unable to move. "You'll pay for interfering with my wonderful plan. My technology will shock the world. And it will be glorious!" "Hmph! Why don't you fight fair? I'll run through any Digimon you've got." "Once my latest program takes effect, I'll be able to destroy you myself. When I turn into a Digimon!"

"What?! You're crazy." "I'll show you!" Franz goes over to the computer and activates his program. He walks over and steps inside a glass container to be transformed. Dante goes around to the computer panel. He makes a "minor" change to Franz's program. The containment unit fills with a cloud of gas, as data from Digimon reconfigures the crazed scientist. "At last! I am beautiful!" The smoke clears, and Franz sees his reflection. "AHH NOOOOO!!! How could this have happened?!"

Dante looks over, and sees that Franz's machine DID in fact turn him into a Digimon. It's just that, well, he's now a Numemon. Dante shuts off the paralyzer beam and downloads Franz's files into a device given to him by the IDDS. Dante and Stingmon walk over to the glass container. "Be careful what you wish for, you just might get it." "More like, you just might get sh!t." "Grrr, this is all your fault! CURSE YOOOOOOOOUUUUUU!!!" "Ahahaha! Look how ridiculous he looks." "Better luck next time, Franz Lichtenstein." Stingmon picks up Dante and flies through the facility. They head to the roof where the agents are landing in a helicopter.

"Not bad for your first assignment. Not bad at all." "Let this be a lesson, Stingmon. The stealthy approach can be a lot better than charging in guns a blazing." "Ya, I do think I like your way better. Franz the Numemon, ah haa haha haaaa!!" Dante and Stingmon enter the helicopter, and they take off into the skies. The helicopter passes across a red and orange sunset as a backdrop, and the duo heads on towards their next adventure.
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I know, I left out the obligatory "Slow moving death trap cliché". But you got the main villain turning into a Numemon, which automatically makes this my best MPC ever I'll go with bits, please.