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Journey to the Ruins(Hana)
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Post by Hanako Hoshidate on Apr 2, 2021 17:21:59 GMT
After hearing Ryuudamon's words, Data growled and punched the nearest wall, his metal fist punching straight through the crumbling stone and creating a spiderweb of cracks throughout the wall. Seeing what he'd done, Data sighed as he realized he'd let Ryuudamon's words get to him before going back to where he was siting earlier to keep an eye on the two pirates. "Ugh, the sooner we drop off these two, the better. No offense, but I'm getting sick and tired of dealing with them."
Rush reverted back into his Keramon as he hugged Hana, how lovingly returned the gesture. "What now, Mama?"
"I guess now we wait for Lothar to finish fixing Mr. Mandrake's arm and letting them rest before we take these two pirates in to face justice." Hana told the Keramon. Honestly, this whole trip had left her feeling emotionally exhausted as well. She couldn't wait to go home.
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Post by ricochet6-Mandrake on Apr 2, 2021 22:29:36 GMT
Ryuudamon was now blissfully silent when Data punched a nearby wall which made Mandrake feel better as he began massaging his forehead with his right hand trying to will away a headache threatening to surface. Meanwhile Rush had returned to being Keramon and asked Hana 'What now, Mama?' causing Ryuudamon to snort in disgust but fortunately say nothing else. Chances were if she did, Data would be sure she wasn't there anymore.
After Hana responded to Rush's question, Lothar said "It shouldn't be long now. The damage doesn't seem too bad." With that said the last of the repairs were now done and he began putting his tools away.
"Good thing digimon heal faster than humans. We should be able to move soon but Mandrake and Lothar will be too sore to carry Orcamon and Ryuudamon for a few days." Kshin said as he glared at the digimon who murdered his family and she merely smirked back at him. "What kind of monster are you? M-My family did nothing to you." Kshin said to Ryuudamon while struggling to avoid sobbing.
"I let you live, didn't I and I even brought you back to Whitewater so I'm not totally heartless." Ryuudamon said in a bored manner but that was all it took to make Kshin burst out sobbing as the Dorimon snuggled into Lothar.
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Post by Hanako Hoshidate on Apr 3, 2021 0:16:05 GMT
The way Ryuudamon just casually brushed off killing Kshin's finally was the final straw for Data's temper. The Guardromon was to angry that he was literally steaming hard enough to let out a whistle like a boiling kettle. He marched towards the Ryuudamon, and lifted up the wounded pirate by the throat with enough pressure to start choking her. "Alright, screw it. We won't have to worry about carrying Ryuudamon, because she's going on a one-way trip to the Village of Beginnings as a digitama."
If Ryuudamon looked into Data's eyes they'd see that there was absolutely no mercy left in the Guardromon's gaze, just absolute hatred. He tightened his grip on Ryuudamon's neck enough to complete cut off her oxygen supply and pulled her directly in front of his face before whispering, "Before I delete you, I just want you to know that the only reason I'm not gonna load your data is because I don't want a piece of you swimming around in my digicore for the rest of my life."
Hana ran up to Data to try and pry open the hand that was strangling Ryuudamon, but she wasn't strong enough to pull the Guardromon's fingers apart.
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Post by ricochet6-Mandrake on Apr 3, 2021 2:49:06 GMT
Mandrake's eyes widened and, though he had no idea how he was able to get up as fast as he did, he soon found himself standing in front of Guardromon, as he said "Data, stop this! She's just trying to anger you on purpose. If you kill her you'll be no better than she is. Let her go or so help me I'll have to resort to stronger measures."
Sweat was pouring down Mandrake's forehead as he was straining with all his mental strength to use his telekinesis to keep Data's fingers from completely cutting off Ryuudamon's air supply. Kshin whimpered as he watched what was going on before he stepped a bit away from Lothar and cried out "D-Data please stop! Please! You're scaring me." Now would the efforts of Hana, Mandrake, and Kshin finally be enough to reach through to Data? If not it seemed Kshin had more to say as he sobbed "Please, Data, you're not like Ryuudamon. You are a good digimon."
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Post by Hanako Hoshidate on Apr 3, 2021 3:45:49 GMT
Alas, the attempts of the others fell on deaf ears, as Data's mind was too clouded by the red fog of anger and hate to really listen to their pleas. He could feel Mandrake's telekinesis keep him from fully suffocating Ryuudamon, so he wrapped his other hand around her neck as well to try and overcome the telekinesis and finish the job. "No, she's made her bed and now she has to lie in it. Monsters like her see no value in the lives of others, so why should I value hers?! I refuse to allow her to hurt anyone else ever again! If giving her what she deserves makes me a monster, then so be it."
"Data, stop!" Hana cried out, eyes tearing up as the Guardromon was legitimately terrifying her right now. The Guardromon paid no attention to her words, as he continued trying to tighten his grip on Ryuudamon.
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Post by ricochet6-Mandrake on Apr 3, 2021 4:19:21 GMT
Ryuudamon's eyes were wide with horror for the first time as she was helpless to defend herself. The Guardromon was really intending to execute her in cold blood much like she had done to others and wouldn't listen to the pleas of others. It was possible he had gone mad.
Kshin sobs growing louder was hard for Mandrake to ignore so he knew he had no other choice and he hoped Data would forgive him for his next move. "I warned you, Data. I didn't want to resort to this but you are leaving me no other choice." Mandrake locked his eyes with Data the sapphire eyes shimmering briefly as he then said "Hypnotic Suggestion!" Mandrake waved his right hand in a mesmerizing manner as he then said "You will release her now, Data, you are under my power."
Lothar sat where he was with Kshin dumbfounded as Mandrake had only attempted to hypnotize someone once before but to see him try on someone considered a friend was shocking.
OOC: [RAM UPGRADE] Hypnotic Suggestion: He locks eyes with his target before waving a hand to mesmerize someone. The hand wave is for show and isn't really necessary. The one affected is under the influence of this hypnotic power for one post. Cooldown of two posts. Lasts 0/1 posts.
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Post by Hanako Hoshidate on Apr 3, 2021 4:59:42 GMT
Data realized what the Wizardmon was trying to do, but wasn't able to look away quickly enough and was caught in the Hypnotic Suggestion. He tried to resist the command to release Ryuudamon, but found that he couldn't stop his hands from releasing their grip and dropping Ryuudamon onto the ground. "Damn... you,... Mandrake!"
He tried to fight the hypnosis enough to use his Guardian Barrage to delete Ryuudamon, but his arms refused to respond to any attempt to move them. He couldn't even move his legs without Mandrake's command until the hypnosis wore off. The strain of trying to fight the control was causing the Guardromon to start spewing a concerning amount of steam and start shaking uncontrollably, as Hana quickly backed away to avoid getting hit by the hot vapors.
Data growled at Mandrake, metaphorically gritting his nonexistent teeth as he continued to try and fight the Wizardmon's control.
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Post by ricochet6-Mandrake on Apr 3, 2021 7:37:14 GMT
Mandrake breathed out a sigh of relief when Data released Ryuudamon but then stumbled backward to avoid the steam now coming from the Guardromon and landed on his butt next to Ryuudamon his line of sight broken along with the hypnotic influence as well. If Data made another agressive move against Ryuudamon Mandrake knew he was in no shape to fight.
Looking up he then said "I'm sorry I had to do that, Data, but you know how I feel about killing. I hope you can understand and forgive me."
Meanwhile Kshin looked as if he was trying to melt into Lothar again after Data had frightened him so much. Kshin's eyes were clamped shut and he was loudly sobbing. It looked as if he would not calm down for awhile due to the scare he recieved.
As for Ryuudamon, she was now quiet as a mouse and shivering in fear. The near death experience had given her no further desire to cause trouble and Orcamon felt the same.
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Post by Hanako Hoshidate on Apr 7, 2021 0:04:05 GMT
Data silently glared at the Wizardmon and Ryuudamon, his hands trembling as the guardromon clenched his fists. For a moment, it looked as if he was going to continue his attempt on Ryuudamon's life, but he merely took closed his eyes and took a deep breath while releasing one last burst of steam. "Why? Why do you continue to defend this monster, even after what she did? It's not even like her death would be permanent! She'd just be reborn after experiencing the same pain and fear she inflicted upon others, and maybe she'd be less inclined to hurt others after such an experience. I'd say that'd be a fitting punishment for what she's done!"
That speech caused a sudden realization to strike Data. Turning to Ryuudamon, Data glared and asked, "Tell me, Ryuudamon. After you and your crew killed Kshin's family, was their data loaded?"
As Data was ranting at the two, Hana went over to Kshin and moved to try and comfort the frightened Dorimon by gently stroking his back and softly singing to him.
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Post by ricochet6-Mandrake on Apr 7, 2021 3:38:44 GMT
Mandrake stared at Data in shock but didn't make an attempt to get up as he said "Apparently in your anger you fail to still understand that I value all life no matter if they are good or evil." Looking around Mandrake saw how upset Kshin still was and and faced Data and said "And look what you've done to Kshin in your anger. You actions might have traumatized him more."
Despite shaking in fear, Ryuudamon looked at Data and said "I myself didn't download them but I don't know if my crew did or not."
Despite Hana's efforts Kshin's sobs didn't cease before he then peaked out from Lothar's leg and looked at Hana before, still sobbing, said "Why is Data being so scary, Hana? I know he's mad but why would he act no better than those pirates. Hurting or killing Ryuudamon won't bring my parents or grandpa back." He knew even if his family was reborn there was a chance they wouldn't remember him or even each other.
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Post by Hanako Hoshidate on Apr 7, 2021 3:58:47 GMT
"Well, I suppose that's just something the two of us will never agree on." Data somberly, told the Wizardmon. There was something else hidden in the Guardromon's tone, but not even Data could place exactly what it was. Regret? Sadness? Turning back to Ryuudamon, he quietly said, devoid of anger or emotion, "Consider yourself lucky, Ryuudamon, that someone still cared enough to defend you after all you've done."
With that he quietly turned away and started to walk away from the two Digimon. After a few steps, he paused and turned his head to look at Kshin and Hana and sadly said, "You want to know why I reacted the way I did? It's because a long time ago, I went through the exact same thing you did, Kshin. In my previous life, I can still remember the day that a Titamon murdered my father, the only family I had, and loaded his data in front of me. And he had the audacity to laugh as he did so, before simply walking away. Ryuudamon's behavior simply reminded me all too much of him."
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Post by ricochet6-Mandrake on Apr 7, 2021 4:15:21 GMT
Fortunately Ryuudamon said nothing. It is as if she now had lost all of the arrogance in her tone from before as it was now replaced by fear of the Guardromon known as Data. She wasn't afraid of Mandrake though thinking he was soft and weak but knew now would not be the time to open her mouth.
Mandrake, Lothar, and Kshin stared at Data in shock as the Guardromon revealed that his father was murdered. Finding enough strength to push himself to his feet, Mandrake followed Data and gently placed a hand on the Guardromon's shoulder before he said "Remember when I told Kshin my mother was murdered, Data? I do understand how it feels to lose someone even though she was murdered before I had a chance to know her."
Kshin stayed close to Lothar his sobbing having stopped as he looked at Data before he said "At least in this life you have your brother, Rush and Hana."
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Post by Hanako Hoshidate on Apr 7, 2021 22:39:52 GMT
Data looked at Kshin before he turned away with a sad sigh. "Yeah, I do. But an entire lifetime's worth of pain and anger is not so easy to get rid of. At least you'll get some measure of closure for this, Kshin. As far as I know, that Titamon's probably still out there somewhere, even after all these years. And yet here I was, about to act just like him."
The Guardromon let out a self-deprecating chuckle before he sat down on a rock off by himself, where he just sat down and turned away from everyone else. "Just... let me know when you guys are ready to leave."
Hana got up and started walking towards Data, but the Guardromon just raised a hand when he heard her approaching, signaling that he wanted to be left alone for a while. Hana hesitated for a moment, before she continued forward and sat down next to her partner, placing her hand in his as she sat down. Data turned to look at Hana, but said nothing as they both just sat there in silence.
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Post by ricochet6-Mandrake on Apr 7, 2021 22:54:47 GMT
"Maybe if he isn't alive he might of been reborn as a better digimon, who knows?" Kshin said as if trying to cheer Data up but it seemed like the Guardromon didn't want to be bothered as he indicated so to Hana as she tried to approach him.
Meanwhile, Lothar slowly and painfully rose to his feet and stiffy made his way over to Mandrake with Kshin toddling not far behind him. "Mandrake, are you ready to go?" Lothar asked clenching his ribs.
"Yes, as for how we'll get back, I'm sure our Orcamon friend will be more than happy to assist us with returning to where we began." Mandrake said his eyes sparkling with mischief as he looked at Orcamon and asked "Won't you, Orcamon?"
"You can't order me ar..." Orcamon began only to go pale as Lothar narrowed his eyes and growled. "All right, I'll take all of you back. Don't hurt me!" Ryuudamon merely snorted in disgust at Orcamon's sniveling but still remained silent otherwise.
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Post by Hanako Hoshidate on Apr 7, 2021 23:12:42 GMT
As Lothar and Mandrake indicated that they were planning to head back, Hana and Data got to their feet as they headed back toward the others. When Ryuudamon snorted in disgust at Orcamon's plea for mercy, Data turned his head to stare at her for a moment before he turned back to look at the others. "I'm ready to go when you are. Who's gonna carry Ryuudamon? I don't think Lothar should do it in his condition."
"Got it!" Rush replied, as the Chrysalimon floated over to Ryuudamon and wrapped her up in his tentacles in order to pick her up, chains and all. Not exactly the most comfortable way to carry her, but Rush didn't seem to care that much.
"Well, that answers that, I suppose." Data said, as the sight caused him to chuckle a bit. "Here's hoping we don't set off any more traps when we head back through the tunnel."
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