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The First Enlightenment [Closed]
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Post by Hans Walzman on Aug 25, 2021 21:56:56 GMT
It was a brief moment of darkness, but what Hans was seeing later isn't what he expected. He could assume he suddenly fall asleep, yet the surroundings were looking real. In fact, too real. But in this case, how he was transferred into a forest in the blink of an eye? Besides, Pokomon was with him too, so it was clear it's not his night dream. But that also means it's one more mystery to solve, not to mention find a way to get out of here. But when he traveled to Japan, Hans didn't plan an extra trip. It wasn't even discussed with his mom, who may be worrying. However, Walzman is a strong guy and decided to go on, like these kinds of events were absolutely normal. At the end of the day, the guy had a secret desire for adventures. Something that can test every piece of his will, soul, and body. Perhaps, this is what he finally got.
"Alright. Where am I? Or, rather, we're. Is there a way out?". Hans aimlessly asked, looking around, noticing his Digimon's presence. Unfortunately, his backpack has been left in the hotel's room. He didn't even change his clothes. Those on him now, aren't designed for hiking activity or similar. But the Digivice and his normal smartphone were still with him, which wasn't working. Weeknd was pretty sure he charged his device on the way to the hotel, but now it seems it's totally discharged. Regardless, Hans' curiosity has topped over his other feelings, making hunger, fatigue and electronic issues step aside. His number one priority now is to find a way out of here or someone, who knows where is it.
"We're in the Digital World. But I don't know where is the exit. Let's find someone.". The small fox said, echoing back Han's thoughts. She didn't seem to be surprised by this sudden teleportation. Not even losing her meal didn't make her upset. Such an optimistic creature! So no matter what will happen, Hans must stick around with this vixen until the very end. His life now depends on that creature. Eventually, he agreed on Pokomon's suggestion.
One thing he knew for sure - he's staying in Japan has just been prolonged for an indefinite period of time. His Ninpo training is delayed as well. Walzman only hoped he'll be able to survive it. Heck, maybe he'll write a book when all this will be over. With such thoughts, the couple has gone to the exit from Server Woods in an attempt to find a friendly being.
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Post by ricochet2-Ryuji&Calumon on Aug 25, 2021 22:45:11 GMT
Ryuji walked through the Server Woods a gentle wind blowing through the messy mop of black hair the eighteen year old had. It didn't bother him in the slightest as his hair was fairly short and never got in his eyes even in the nastiest wind storm. Floating not far away was Yoshihiro. The Calumon who was his partner had chosen to not be riding on his shoulder like he often did for some reason. Maybe he was excited. Who knew with the energetic martial artist that had ended up like a brother to Ryuji?
Yoshihiro came to a stop his ears wiggling which caught Ryuji's attention. "What's the matter, Yoshihiro? Is there something out there?" Ryuji asked wondering what the little Calumon picked up with his sensitive ears.
"Shh." Yoshihiro said in response to Ryuji's questions his large ears wiggling more as he pinpointed not one but two voices. His ears were hard to fool and were his greatest advantage when it came to sensing potential trouble. Deciding to let Ryuji in on what he was hearing, he said "I hear two voices ahead but I don't know if they pose a threat to us or not."
"So that means if we investigate we should be on alert until we find out their intent." Ryuji replied. Sometimes Yoshihiro made fun of Ryuji for being too serious but the teen had the right idea in this case. "Do you think you need to digivolve or should we wait to see what we're up against?"
"I think we should wait and if they prove a threat at least I can reach at least the ultimate level if I have to." Yoshihiro said grateful there were less mega and super megas than all other levels numbers wise.
On alert the duo made their way along with Yoshihiro's ears soon picking up footsteps before they spotted what looked like a human not much older than Ryuji but definitely not a teenager along with a tiny fox digimon. From where Ryuji and Yoshihiro now stood, or in Yoshihiro's case floated, it was a matter of time before the other pair spotted them.
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Post by Hans Walzman on Aug 26, 2021 18:26:34 GMT
It seemed no end to the Woods, as trees appear with every step. What was even more depressing, is that it wasn't impossible to say if it was day or night. Hans has forgotten about his biorhythms the day he was enlisted in the Swiss armed forces. It's more about orientation because at night it becomes difficult as the guy didn't have any navigation tools and both of his devices don't work. Not to mention the potential local wildlife. Luckily, Pokomon has helped a bit by talking with her partner and thus doesn't let the guy fall asleep. His motoric capabilities and cognitive abilities were already needed some rest, but with the little fox, it wasn't that bad. Moreover, the Digimon has revealed why she has been sent to the human. That, of course, didn't help much the situation and brought even more questions. However, it was clear now why Weeknd has been dragged to this place and what shall he seeks.
But the couple's chit-chat was interrupted on the next turn, as they have encountered another couple of beings. And while Hans could say for sure, that one them was a human, he wasn't very confident about another one. Maybe Pokomon knew? Anyhow, Walzman decided to speak first, while trying to show he's not an enemy. Simply because the other duo was his possible way to exit from the damn wood and figure out what's going on. For the start, he slightly waved.
"Hi there! Do you know where the exit from these woods? We're somewhat lost. And frankly, I have no idea what's the place.". Hans said, but with his German accent, it's clear he wasn't local. Of course, the guy was a bit exhausted and that also affected his speech. He even forgot about Japanese formalities, because technically he is still in Japan. Luckily, Pokomon had a good reaction, so she tried to correct her partner when he couldn't pronounce something properly. But as Hans, she also hoped that the duo is friendly and can guide them to a place where they can get more information about this world. Or maybe, Ryuji and his partner are the ones who can tell them that? It would be surely awesome. In addition, Hans decided to make his intentions a bit clear. "We can discuss the price for your services afterward if you want."
The vixen only happily nodded, even thought she didn't know why her human need to pay.
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Post by ricochet2-Ryuji&Calumon on Aug 26, 2021 20:30:48 GMT
Ryuji blinked his pale blue eyes in response at the stranger for a moment as he processed the words. So he was lost it seemed. Which was a problem but one that could reasonably be solved. Sure Ryuji and Yoshihiro had both been to these woods before. It was where the pair met after all but it felt a long time ago though, in reality, it was more along the lines of roughly a year.
"Hello." Ryuji started not particularly put off by the stranger's lack of formalities seeing as he sounded exhausted That and it helped his tiny fox like partner was correcting his pronunciations so it was apparent he wasn't fluent in Japanese. Ryuji then continued "This is the Server Woods in the Digital World. Anywhere in this world has dangers but I would think it would be worse in your exhausted state. Maybe you should rest for at least a little while. As for payment, don't worry about it."
Yoshihiro floated to the ground his feet barely making a sound as he landed. He still was keeping an ear out for trouble though.
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Post by Hans Walzman on Aug 26, 2021 22:08:17 GMT
So far so good. Hans even managed to find enough power inside himself to stay awake for longer and boost his brains for a bit. He knew that his body will punish him for that pretty hard, but he had no desire to sleep on the ground or on a tree. That would be a terrible rest and chances are, he'll wake up tired already. Or with pain in some part of his body. It means he needs a better place to catch his breath. Perhaps, Ryuji could know such a spot as he seems to know about this place.
"Can you guide us to a safe place? Because I'm not sure if sleeping here is a good idea. Also, what humans are doing here? Sorry, it's my first day here, so I'd like to know as much as possible. I can return the favor later.". Hans spoke, hoping that he won't frighten the other duo by asking too much. He should admit, he needed them to stick for a while until he and Pokomon won't be able to survive on their own. Besides, Ryuji said about the dangers of this world and Hans wanted to know about them. Sure thing, real and the Digital world threats might be different. But he wants to be aware of them before he'll face them and fail his mission (or for whatever reason he's here).
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Post by ricochet2-Ryuji&Calumon on Aug 27, 2021 0:50:58 GMT
The stranger had a point but the question was could the exhausted man stay alert long enough to make it out of the forest? That and this area was not the optimal spot to set up a camp and if they had to sleep outside it would probably be best to be in a more open area. Ryuji was beginning to wonder if the clearing he and Yoshihiro camped in when they met a year ago even existed anymore given how crazy the Digital World could be at times.
"I don't know how you feel about sleeping outside but when Yoshihiro and I were here a year ago there was a clearing some distance away from here." Ryuji said as he reached into his pocket and brought out his digivice before he then said "I don't know how or why humans come to the Digital World or what circumstances choose those to get devices like mine. They are called digivices and come in several model types and those humans have different bonds with digimon based on the model."
Oh and my name is Ryuji, by the way, and my partner here is Yoshihiro. What are your names?" Ryuji asked.
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Post by Hans Walzman on Aug 27, 2021 16:10:26 GMT
"I'm Hans, that's Pokomon. We accept your offer as we don't have other options. If you have no business in the woods, I'd suggest starting going. No need to tempt our luck.". The Swiss murmured, approaching Ryuji. He only hoped there would be no potential threat in the clearing and he was worried more about Pokomon. As a military-trained, Hans' senses were always on alert. Swiss' army did a good job of making their soldiers be always on guard. But he couldn't say the same about his little friend. And speaking about friends, Walzman now needed more information about bonds (and Digivices too). Of course, he knew the meaning of the word but didn't know how it works in this case. "Actually, I'd like to know more about the Digivices and bonds. I think I got one but I don't know its purpose and how it operates. Can you elaborate on that?"
With the last phrase, Hans showed the other guy his Digivice. It reassembles an Android smartphone in terms of appearance but had a blue X-like shape on its back with some weird symbols. Walzman assumed they were Egyptians, but didn't know their meaning. This means Ryuji's assistance is needed again. Of course, if the other guy had something in a written form where most of Hans' questions are answered, that would be amazing. It wouldn't be too bad even if it were written in Japanese, he simply would translate it later. Otherwise, he hoped the Japanese boy had enough patience for every Hans' question. That, actually, granted the twenty-one old year an idea to start working on a diary once Hans can get a notepad and a pen. So next time a newbie would ask him similar questions, Hans would just let his notepad be photographed. That would be super convenient, he had no doubt.
Meanwhile, Pokomon was just standing at her partner's feet like a dog. Was it because she shows her loyalty in this way, or she waited for his orders, Hans didn't know.
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Post by ricochet2-Ryuji&Calumon on Aug 27, 2021 21:36:41 GMT
"You have a point, Hans. The Digital World can be dangerous at times so hopefully we can either get out of these woods or find a nicer place to rest." Ryuji said as Hans approached them seeming on high alert.
Yoshihiro floated back up and landed on Ryuji's shoulder leaning forward his tiny paws firmly grasping Ryuji's shoulder like he usually did since he wasn't exactly capable of true flight since, at best, he was able to float fast. Taking in Hans' posture himself the little Calumon said "Geez, I know the Digital World can be dangerous but you both need to relax. Even if we can't fight any potential danger off I will likely hear them first giving us a chance to find a place to hide. I though Ryuji was too serious at times."
At least Yoshihiro wasn't bragging like he did when they first met so his partner had come a long way. "Well, Hans, while most humans aren't aware of the existance of digimon or the Digital World the small portion there are come in three types humans that come here and they are tamers, spirit wielders, and xros generals. As for your digivice it looks different from mine but it could just be a variant of one of the digivices I've seen." Ryuji said before showing his white digivice but the most striking feature to this day, even after it had been altered months ago, was the familiar image of Yoshihiro's red Crystal Matrix located above the screen. "Tamers partner with a digimon or two digimon if paired with twins. Spirit Wielders are humans who draw power from spirits of digimon in order to digivolve or, in other words, become the digimon digimon themselves. While Xros Generals form a bond with multiple partners forming a small army with them. As for the digivices themselves they seem to aid in the process of the transformation digimon undergo called digivolution."
"That and the digivices seem to only be effective in the hands of their destined owners. Which is probably for the best as such power could be dangerous is used wrong." Yoshihiro cut in.
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Post by Hans Walzman on Aug 28, 2021 13:43:24 GMT
While Hans still needed more answers, most of the basic information was already provided. It was pretty enough to reconsider what has just been revealed, but at least the Swiss guy can start with something. He hoped he won't forget any single world by Ryuji, so later on he can write it down somewhere. And of course, now he and Pokomon can rest, and so Walzman decided to suggest it. Because without his systems restart, he was barely understanding the meaning of the stranger's word. Still, Hans was certain about one - he needed in this place. Somehow it makes him happy, but at the same time, he didn't want to mess with things he doesn't fully understand. Like how the Digivolution works, for instance.
"Alright, let's find the clearing you mentioned before, so I and this furball can relax. I need to process everything you have told me so far. And I think you realize, that I'll be knocked out for eight or more hours. So if you know a place where I can stay for longer, please do tell me. Unless you'll return, but I guess you do have things to do besides us.". Walzman said, rubbing his eyes so he can stay awake for a little longer. He wasn't afraid of extreme exhausting, but falling asleep in a middle of a fight is the last he wanted. Pokomon too.
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Post by ricochet2-Ryuji&Calumon on Aug 28, 2021 21:59:38 GMT
Hans was now rubbing his eyes his exhaustion now more apparent. If they didn't find Hans a place to rest soon the man would have to be carried. At least if it came to that Yoshihiro could digivolve and carry him if necessary. "Yo, Ryuji, stop zoning out. We have someone dead on his feet. Let's get a move on here." Yoshihiro said as he began gently tugging on Ryuji's earlobe.
"Ow. Knock it off, Yoshihiro I wasn't zoning out." Ryuji said swatting Yoshihiro's tiny paw away from his ear. "Anyway you both have a point. Let's just hope the clearing hasn't vanished or something. I don't exactly know how fast plants grow in the Digital World and we haven't been there in a year."
"I still remember the way there if you don't so don't anyone of you worry." Yoshihiro said. Soon the group began walking again. Eventually they managed to find a familiar set of bushes. It was where Ryuji and Yoshihiro met so that meant the clearing wasn't theoretically far if the bush didn't change much. Fortunately there was no danger at large or Yoshihiro would of likely already heard it.
Sometime later Ryuji stepped through some bushes that seemed new and entered the clearing. "Well other than some new plant life this place hasn't seemed to change much in a year." Ryuji said as he looked around as Yoshihiro floated off of his shoulder and waved Hans and Pokomon in as if silently signaling an all clear.
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Post by Hans Walzman on Aug 29, 2021 9:12:18 GMT
Walzman didn't speak any word on the way to the clearing as his mind was trying to process the meaning of the Digital World, Digivolution, and alike. And the more he was trying to make sense of that, the more questions he was getting. Why he was chosen and not someone else, what was so special about him? In the end, what's his final goal in this Wonderland? And he didn't want to bother Ryuji anymore. But that meant Hans needs to find someone else. Someone, who knew this world very well.
"Well, thanks for your help, guys. If anything, see you later. I hope so, at least.". The Swiss said realizing that his and Ryuji's path has to split for a while. But Hans was sure, he'll meet the guy today or one day. He'll need to return the favor, and so he had no doubt that will happen. He just don't like to be ungrateful. Because despite his realistic approach to problems and situations, he was still the guy who believes in miracles and things like destiny. He'll need to as wonders in his life were about to happen soon.
And so Hans and Pokomon waved to another duo and entered the bushes. It didn't take too long for Walzman to finally fall asleep as until now he didn't feel so tired. As he not just laid down but flopped with a sound. A journey to another country across half of the planet and another world would exhaust anyone for sure (along with his transformation into data). And so his partner, who decided to sleep on top of Hans, but Walzman couldn't protest as his mind was already in another dimension, so to speak.
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Post by ricochet2-Ryuji&Calumon on Aug 29, 2021 10:23:39 GMT
Hans and Pokomon entered the clearing and when he bid Ryuji and Yoshihiro farewell, Ryuji asked "Are you sure you're going to be okay out here?" Ryuji was no fool especially after his early adventures in the Digital World.
"Ryuji I'm sure Pokomon can take things from here and keep an eye from here. Hans is her tamer and that's what partner digimon do after all." Yoshihiro said as he floated back to Ryuji landing back on his tamer's shoulder. How Yoshihiro could be so calm was beyond Ryuji's knowledge especially since neither of them knew if Pokomon could even reach her rookie form. As Hans flopped down his exhaustion apparently at its limit Yoshihiro then said "Besides digimon don't always need to fight to keep their tamers safe. You know that well by now."
"Yeah I know." Ryuji said as the two of them made their way back toward the trees before turning back to wave goodbye to Pokomon before disappearing into the trees from which they came.
[EXIT]
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