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Blaster Blastin' at Ya(Xros Hunt)(OPEN)(COMPLETE)
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Post by ricochet9-Kima on Oct 17, 2021 6:36:32 GMT
Riding in a Trailmon through the Digital World Kima thought about what she had been through in a short time. Sure ever since she met her partner, a Pumamon named Takoda, in a desert in the Western Flatlands she was worried how her parents would recieve him but fortunately the worry was for naught as they became fond of Takoda after she explained everything. Though to be fair they were confused at first but, unlike her, they didn't freak out so that was a start. Though understably worried when Kima explained hers and Takoda's mission they accepted it was something the two of them had to do.
Now her focus was on the soft forest green Xros Loader resting in her hand as she ran her hand along the gold highlights before fiddling with the device idly. Sure she didn't know where the Trailmon was going to stop but if things got out of hand she could release Takoda from the Xros Loader so she felt a bit more at ease.
When the buttons no longer fascinated her she took to staring out the window watching the scenery go by gradually drifitng off into her own thoughts. She hoped she didn't have to face anyone too strong as Takoda may of been large but he was still only a rookie digimon. As if reading his general Takoda asked "Kima, is something wrong?"
Shaking her head, though not knowing if he could see the gesture, before she said "No. Not really. I guess I was just lost in thought. I guess I am worrying too much."
WC: 265/1500
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Post by Sylvia and Arata on Oct 17, 2021 6:50:19 GMT
Meanwhile, the door leading to another carriage opened up and in comes the older girl. Her FanBeemon partner trundles in behind her, literally climbing along the ceiling instead. As the two pass Kima, Arata waves to the younger girl. Sylvia then sighs and drops herself into a chair further up the carriage and looking out the window.
Arata then buzzes his wings and flips himself upright to settle onto the floor. "Nee-san, aren't you gonna say hi?"
"...I don't feel the need to."
"Oh come on, you should at least be polite."
Sylvia rolls her eyes before giving Kima a half-hearted wave before dropping her hand against her thigh. Arata is less than amused, but he sighs and looks at Kima again. "...Hi. Sorry, I guess Nee-san isn't very talkative." Sylvia lets out a snort at that, since to her, that is very much an understatement. But perhaps the girl will be able to warm Sylvia's heart a tad. Who knows.
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Post by ricochet9-Kima on Oct 17, 2021 7:15:51 GMT
Apparently Kima and Takoda weren't the only passengers on the Trailmon as the door from another car opened before a woman entered with a FanBeemon scuttling behind her while on the ceiling. When the FanBeemon waved to her she waved back out of politeness. The older girl sat down further up the carriage without so much as a hello but that was okay with Kima as she knew first hand that not everyone was known for being social so she didn't pester the girl staring again at her Xros Loader.
It seem the FanBeemon wasn't fond of his tamer's anti social behavior and tried to convince the older girl to say hi for the sake of politeness. The older girl seemed to humor her partner by giving Kima a half hearted wave which the teen cautiously returned. It wasn't that Kima was shy but years of bullying made her wary of human strangers. Kima then looked at the FanBeemon and said "It's okay. Not everyone is what we humans call a social butterfly. I get that there are some people that just want to be left alone."
Sure Kima herself wanted more friends but she was wary that she would be bullied like she was in school. Sure it was mostly because she was visibly different being bi racial being half Shoshone and half Japanese but then it became worse as their was no limit now they wouldn't resort to with their teasing. The kids seemed to get a sick joy out of cutting her down however and whenever they could. "Kima? Kima! Are you okay?" Takoda said his voice cutting through the quagmire of her negative thoughts. He had actually been calling out to her for a short while now but this was the first time he broke through.
"Y-Yeah, I'm okay." she muttered clutching the Xros Loader closer to her as if trying to be as close to her partner as she could without letting him out of the digivice. It was as if she momentarily forgot how to do so.
WC: 608/1500
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Post by Sylvia and Arata on Oct 17, 2021 7:29:19 GMT
Sylvia noticed. Oooh, she noticed because of how long it took for her to respond to her partner calling from the digivice, and it cut her right to the core. The cyclical loop, the stuck on the torment. Sylvia sighs gently and turns her body to face Kima better. "...Hey, kid. Who was it? Parents, other kids, or teachers?" Her tone was soft, almost sisterly. Her face remained relatively hard, but her eyes were warmer than her body otherwise would indicate.
Arata seemed really happy that something got through, even though he was worried... But he looks up at Kima with a smile, reaching up with a small claw as if offering to hold hands with the girl. The giant bee Digimon's eyes glitter with genuine concern and friendship... Which irritated Sylvia slightly, but she had to admit... Kima seemed to need it. And given the clear quagmire in the girl's head, Sylvia couldn't just sit idly by.
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Post by ricochet9-Kima on Oct 17, 2021 7:47:12 GMT
Sylvia's question caught Kima's attention causing the teen to turn toward the originally quiet girl before the teen took a deep breath and said "It's just some kids at school who have been bullying me since grade school. At first it was for the petty reason that I'm half Japanese. Yeah I know it sounds stupid but then as we all got older they would target me for other reasons like looks and other self confidence ruining garbage. I was even beaten up on some occasions if they found out I had better grades then them so I started hiding my report card in less than obvious places so they thought I dropped it somewhere. Now there is no limit to what they resort to." Kima clenched her Xros Loader tightly in her hand as tears streamed down her face as she said "I don't know why those kids still bully me. I never did anything to them." At some point Kima had taken hold of Arata's offered claw with her free hand without realizing it.
As Kima dissolved into a sobbing fit Takoda grew very restless from within the Xros Loader as he appeared from within on his own accord his worry for his general taking precedence. The large red feline began nudging her leg before resting his head on her knees but she barely responded to his efforts to help. He remained quiet as he then snuggled into her stomach.
WC: 850/1500
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Post by Sylvia and Arata on Oct 17, 2021 7:55:18 GMT
Sylvia nods gently. "...Yeah, people are kind of assholes, aren't they?" She says, before nodding to the cat Digimon that suddenly forced themselves to Realize. "It's hard. It really is. But at least you got some place to go back to, right? Some place to fight for?" She asks. "...Not... Not that you look much of a fighter, but you know what I mean... I hope." Sylvia rubs the back of her head and blushes. "...man, I'm bad at this..."
Arata grins and glances back at Sylvia. "You're doing great, Nee-san." He then turns his attention back to Kima. He gives Takoda a little salute with his free arm. "And you've got a Digimon friend too! That means you're meant for great things." The bee says.
"...Yeah. Means you can show those jerks what it means to actually succeed at something, rather than worrying about petty bullshit like your appearance or... family. Or whatever." Sylvia adds, her tone cracking slightly upon her saying the word "family."
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Post by ricochet9-Kima on Oct 17, 2021 8:14:18 GMT
"Yeah, asshole is an understatement." Kima muttered as her sobs slowly calmed but were still present. "Yeah. At least I have my mom and dad." she said as her teary gaze settled on her partner before releasing her grip on Arata before she then said "And I have Takoda too now." Kima then placed her now free hand on Takoda's head and began scratching the red Puma digimon's head near his ears causing the rookie to melt into her touch as if not bothered by being petted around a stranger.
When Arata said she was meant for great things she managed to smile before she said "Yeah you would be the third digimon to say something to that effect. The first one being Takoda here."
Hearing Sylvia say you can show those jerks what it means to succeed at something, Kima said "Yeah I guess. I'm still not sure how to go about this whole Xros General thing but I'm trying the best I can. I mean I may be fit but you're right I'm not really a fighter and still don't know how I'm supposed to lead an army that I'll eventually have." Kima was unsure to mention this journey was basically some mystic predestined craziness that she barely could still grasp.
When Sylvia's voice cracked at the word family, she asked "Miss, are you okay?"
WC: 1077/1500
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Post by Sylvia and Arata on Oct 17, 2021 8:21:45 GMT
"...I'm new to this whole thing too. Not sure what a Xros General is. Hell, I didn't even have a Digimon until I was fighting a Goblimon by the river back in Shibuya. And that was all of about... a day ago?" Sylvia chuckles a bit and rubs the back of her head. But then the kid asks if she's okay. Damn, she heard the voice crack. "...I'm fine." She says, lying through her teeth. The back of her mind was rolling again. "gets stronger and get revenge. yes." She shoves the thoughts aside.
Arata looks back at Sylvia before buzzing up to sit next to her. "I was waiting for Nee-san. I dunno what was making me wait, but I'm glad I could get to her before she got too badly hurt fighting Goblimon." the bee says, shuffling his legs a bit, seemingly just happy to be around Sylvia. She had to admit, it was nice being wanted for a change, but still... It was still a bit much all at once.
"...I'm Sylvia. Guess since we've been opening up like this, you should probably actually know my name." She gives a little giggle.
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Post by ricochet9-Kima on Oct 17, 2021 8:51:52 GMT
So the older girl was new to the digimon scene too and for all Kima knew this could of been her first excursion into the Digital World while this would be Kima's second. "I don't know much about Xros Generals myself but Xros Generals seem similar to tamers except they have a bunch more partners and the digivolution method seems to be different. From what I heard the partners of Xros Generals not only utilize sheer numbers but have the advantage of multiple possible evolutions at a general's disposal." Kima said glad that her crying had stopped as nreaking down like that in front of a stranger was awkward for her but at least she wasn't teased for it.
Sure it was obvious the older girl was lying about being fine but Kima decided not to push her. If she wanted to open up more it was up to her. Hearing the story about how Sylvia and Arata had faced a digimon called Goblimon and that the older girl was fighting the Goblimon herself had surprised both Kima and Takoda. "Miss, did I hear you right? You were fighting Goblimon? No offense but humans don't usually fair well against digimon at rookie level and above so why would you do something so risky?" Takoda asked in a tone that wasn't judgmental or rude more like concerned for her health. Takoda was a compassionate fellow so this tone was not new to those who knew him best.
"Nice to meet you, Sylvia. My name is Kima and my partner is Takoda. He is a digimon called Pumamon. It is odd that you are the second tamer I met and you are also partnered with a FanBeemon. What are the odds of that happening?" Kima said definitely calmer now and Takoda was now sitting on the floor next to her.
Next thing they new the Trailmon spoke up his voice echoing throughout all the cars. "Sorry folks but I have to make an emergency stop in Tenebrous. I need a repair job before I can continue on."
The Trailmon had made his way into a dark tunnel and soon a town with a somewhat foreboding feel to it came into view and Trailmon had to make a stop here of all places?
WC: 1457/1500
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Post by Sylvia and Arata on Oct 17, 2021 9:00:15 GMT
"I fight. I was just introduced to the idea of Digimon while looking for info on a terror attack a couple years ago, and I figured why not see how I could fare against a Digimon since I happened to be in the area when the guy crawled out of the river. Pretty damn well, it turns out." She grins and clenches her fist. "I get some aura or something that lets me actually punch Digimon and do some damage. If we end up in a fight around here, I'm sure you'll get to see it."
"Just don't go trying to punch Adult Digimon, Nee-san. I don't think that aura is gonna do a whole lot against those."
Then Kima mentions that Sylvia is the second FanBeemon partnered tamer she's run into. This leads to the older girl shrugging. "I don't know. Probability isn't a strong suit of mine." She shrugs.
"I mean, us FanBeemon are a swarm species. I'd be more shocked if you hadn't run into another FanBeemon." Arata adds.
And then they end up in a city with a bad bad vibe. Sylvia's neck prickles and she smirks. "...I guess I jinxed it. I have a feeling there's gonna be fighting a plenty around here." She stands up and looks out the window proper to see the dark city around them before she pats the wall of the train.
"Why a repair job in this shady joint? Why not some place like... I dunno, anywhere else before we got on?" She asks the Trailmon.
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Post by ricochet9-Kima on Oct 17, 2021 9:38:25 GMT
When Sylvia mentioned an aura surrounding her body it caught Takoda's attention and he said "That aura you mentioned sounds like a Digi Soul. It isn't a common sight among tamers but it from what I've heard it can assist a tamer's partner in digivolving. Sorry I don't know much about the Digi Soul though."
"Yeah but what I found strange was meeting two tamers with FanBeemon in only a short time of each other." Kima said scratching her head before she said "But yeah it does make sense that bee digimon like yourself tend to swarm. Bees in the Human World do that too."
Why stop here? Yeah that question made sense and Trailmon was more than ready to explain himself as he said "You have a fair point, ma'am. Normally I wouldn't stop here just for repairs if I could wait but sadly my engine is about to blow out so I won't be able to take you folks anywhere else until my problem is fixed." This was emphasized by his engine giving up the ghost as he pulled into the station in the nick of time with smoke billowing out of his engine. "There is a digimon here that has helped me out when I've pulled in before but I don't see him at the station so he must be at his job. If you don't mind doing me a favor could you find him. He is at a nightclub called the Dark Claw. That is if you are willing to help me since you all seem eager to get out of here as soon as possible."
Kima seemed uneasy but one look from Takoda made her stand up and say "Takoda and I will help you even though this town makes me nervous."
"Speaking of this digimon who are we looking for?" Takoda asked as he stood up as well.
"Thank you. His name is Blaster and he is a Ballistamon." Trailmon said sounding relieved at getting help.
"A bulky insect with a large horn, could he be one of the ones were looking for?" Takoda muttered at a barely audible level.
"What is it, Takoda?"
"Nothing, Kima, I was just thinking out loud." He answered before turning to Sylvia and Arata and asked "So do you two want to come or stay onboard? I won't think ill of you guys either way."
WC: 1854/1500
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Post by Sylvia and Arata on Oct 17, 2021 9:46:39 GMT
Sylvia turns around to face Takoda like he's crazy. "...As if I'm gonna let a kid, with a Digimon or no, just wander around this seedy place alone. I'm a bitch, not heartless." She smiles and cracks her knuckles quite loudly. "Let's find this Blaster character and get out of here as soon as we can."
"Yattai!" Arata adds with a throwing up his claw before his wings buzz to life and he starts hovering around behind Sylvia.
Sylvia then knocks on the wall of the Trailmon again. "Which way are we headed for this night club? ...And do Digimon have alcohol that humans can even drink?" She asks, that last question mostly a joke, but she is genuinely curious.
But since Takoda did give her an answer... Digi Soul huh? What, does that make her part Digimon? She briefly wonders before shoving that aside. She'll have plenty of time for answers when they're back on the Trailmon and the kid is safe.
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Post by ricochet9-Kima on Oct 17, 2021 10:26:29 GMT
So Sylvia and her partner were going to go along and they both seemed eager to head out at that. That was fine. The more the merrier and since Tenebrous didn't have a good reputation there would be safety in numbers. When Sylvia asked for directions Trailmon said "Sorry about that. I suppose finding Blaster would of been easier if I gave you the directions to the nightclub in the first place. To get their you must go north of this station then take the first right and continue for the first five streets before heading south. The nightclub is hard to miss as you get close enough and to answer your question, miss, yes digimon have alcohol but please be careful. That part of Tenebrous can be dangerous even during the day."
Kima and Takoda departed from Trailmon before the teen turned slightly bowing before she said "Thank you for the directions, sir, and I promise we'll be careful while we look for this Blaster."
Takoda walked alongside Kima as the group made their way as told by Trailmon and soon came upon the nightclub aptly named Dark Claw. Despite the neon sign welcoming potential customers and the music that could be heard outside the very place seemed to ooze trouble and made both Kima and Takoda uncomfortable. Taking in a deep breathe the two led the group inside and curiously the bouncers seemed to ignore them. Guess they didn't care that Kima was underage.
The group passed by various tables one having a Goblimon sitting at it while looking for the digimon named Blaster. Then a friendly voice sounded over the crowd as a Ballistamon, with an easy going friendly tone, said "Sorry folks but I gotta take my break but don't ya worry I've got some tunes programed ahead of time to keep ya entertained be back at my post soon."
"A Ballistamon DJ? Could this be this Blaster that Trailmon was talking about?" Takoda asked as the Ballistamon stepped out of sight with what looked like a sense of determination on his posture. He also did not look happy to boot.
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Post by Sylvia and Arata on Oct 17, 2021 10:43:48 GMT
Sylvia positions herself fairly close to Kima as she looks around the joint. "...Yep, it's a club alright." She says with a small grin on her face. "...My kinda place." She looks about and spies a Goblimon... Who stares her down just as firmly as she stares him.
"...Ah, crap..." She nudges Kima. "...Think that's the Goblimon I fought. We knocked his ass in the river, but I guess he's crawled back out."
The Goblimon simply holds up two fingers. Sylvia nods to him. "...And we've just arranged for a rematch. Go look for your Ballistamon. Arata, stick with her. ...I'll deal with Goblimon."
And so she steps over to Goblimon's table and folds her arms. "...In here, or outside?"
"In here, girly. I want witnesses to show your ass gettin' beat."
"Fine. More witnesses to see you get humiliated by a human." Sylvia grins as she jumps up onto the table and gives a sharp whistle through the club. "Make a ring, if you'd please!~ We've got a fight here for you, starring me, Silver! Against this Goblimon punk who already had been thrown in a muddy river once!"
The crowd looks at each other for a moment and murmurs before she rolls her eyes. "...I said, MAKE A RING!"
And the crowd slowly moves tables out of the way and forms up, making a nice space in between for her and the Goblimon. She grins and cracks her knuckles again before flexing her hands and reclenching them into fists, the golden particles forming around them.
The Goblimon produces his club from somewhere and slaps it against his hand. "No backin' out now when it looks like you're gonna lose, girly."
"I would never... Long as you don't cry."
And Arata is worried, but he had seen his Nee-san fight this very Goblimon already, so he obeys her order and sticks close to Kima. He glances back over his shoulder at the ring of Digimon formed around his Nee-san. "Come on, Kima-chan. Let's go looking for that Ballistamon."
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Post by ricochet9-Kima on Oct 17, 2021 11:22:00 GMT
The Ballistamon made his way to the bosses office with many employees staying well out of what may or may not happen since they weren't fools. The Ballistamon went into the office belonging to the owner of the night club and his boss and slammed his hands down on the black Buraimon's desk with enough force to make the desk shake but fortunately not shatter to pieces. Buraimon sighed and spun around in his chair to face the angry Ballistamon and boredly asked "What do you want now, Blaster? If it's not important leave."
"It is important." Blaster snarled at the champion digimon before he composed himself and continued "You have been not only letting some of the worst Tenebrous has to offer in here but you have let them basically run roughshod through here and most good digimon who used to come here are either downloaded by these criminals or choose not to come here anymore. The old owner wouldn't stand for this and neither will I."
"You forget, Blaster, that I downloaded the last boss and am now in charge around here. You may be an excellent DJ but if you continue to interfere with how I run things I won't hesitate to finish you and download you myself. Do I make myself clear?" Buraimon said narrowing his eyes in anger at Blaster.
"Loud and clear but I don't have ta like it?" Blaster said spinning on his heel before heading out of the office and heading back to his post.
Meanwhile Sylvia had set up a rematch with the Goblimon and an improvised ring was setup. Her partner was told to stick with Kima and the teen didn't feel good about leaving Sylvia alone when Takoda said "Kima, if we find Blaster fast we can make sure Sylvia doesn't get too badly hurt."
Looking back at Sylvia for a moment she followed Takoda as the Pumamon made his way toward the direction he and Kima saw the Ballistamon go.
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