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Post by ricochet9-Kima on Oct 18, 2021 8:31:54 GMT
Arata wasn't the only one shocked at how things played out as Kima watched Sylvia seem to go crazy before her very eyes and when she used BalliBeastmon as a springboard the bellydancing digimon stopped all movement when Sylvia stabbed Buraimon in a location that was certainly fatal. BalliBeastmon stopped his movements in sheer shock while Buraimon dropped to his knees clutching his wound as the data was slipping from his body. It was slow and hard to watch but soon his data began scattering into the air. Arata called out to his tamer but she did not respond and it was concerning.
Meanwhile Kima looked visibly sick and pale as she gasped from what she witnessed but was also frozen with fear on the spot. BalliBeastmon separated back into Takoda and Blaster and approached her carefully as she looked one wrong move from throwing up from all the stress. Blaster moved carefully behind her and began rubbing her back in an attempt to calm her down while Takoda stood on guard in case Sylvia decided to turn on them next but his tail spines were not sticking up since the end of his tail was in its smooth harmless state.
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Post by Sylvia and Arata on Oct 18, 2021 8:58:48 GMT
Sylvia snaps to her senses suddenly. She then lets out a horrified gasp at what exactly she had done, her grip on the sword dropping and causing it to clatter to the floor, where it disintegrated along with the Bureimon. She stumbles back. "...I... Did... I just..." She then drops to her knees, causing Arata to leap towards her with a cry of "Nee-san!"
"...I... I was just trying to end the fight... S-So he couldn't hurt us. You... Kima..." She stares at the disintegrating Champion before looking over at Kima. It becomes very clear to everyone that Sylvia is just as horrified at what she had just done as they are.
"N-Nee-san... He... He nearly killed you too. He was going to kill Blaster, and probably would have turned on the rest of us too. You... You're okay. You did what had to be done."
"I didn't need to be so brutal about it..." She looks down at her shaking hands, before finding herself embraced by Arata. After a moment... she finally says, "I'm sorry you had to see that, Kima-chan... I... I really don't know what came over me. I've never done something like that before..."
She then embraces Arata, and attempts to hide her face in his wings. Trying to remain strong. She's killed someone. Someone who was a threat, mind you, but she's killed someone nonetheless.
"and you enjoyed it."
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Post by ricochet9-Kima on Oct 18, 2021 9:25:20 GMT
Kima had not moved as Sylvia realized what she had done. Sylvia seemed rattled by what happened catching Takoda's attention and the Pumamon cautiously approached the older girl before he said "You looked like you were a totally different person. One that was more violent and insane which confuses me seeing as you didn't act that way even when you started that rematch with Goblimon. What happened? Do you remember anything that could help make sense of what caused you to act the way you did?" Takoda had a feeling something was amiss. Growing up with a mystical father figure gave him knowledge of subjects supernatural that others didn't have easy access to.
Looking back at Blaster and Kima he saw that the teen had began sobbing and Blaster gently pulled her into a hug not knowing what else to do while playing soft relaxing music through his speakers at a low volume to not damage Kima's ears. Takoda padded over to Sylvia and, though not knowing what to say, gently placed his paw on Sylvia's back as if trying to help Arata calm her down. This had gotten out of hand faster than he could run with his Speed of the Puma ability so he didn't know what to do and Jijimon wasn't there to provide him guidance in this moment.
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Post by Sylvia and Arata on Oct 18, 2021 9:36:00 GMT
Sylvia grits her teeth before taking a breath. "...Just... my thoughts urging me to do it. Intrusive thoughts. Humans get them sometimes... We just don't usually act on them." She gives Arata a squeeze, causing the bee Digimon to squeak like a squeaky toy before she gets up. "...What's... What's done is done. It's a net good anyway... He... He wasn't a good Digimon anyway, right Blaster?" She asks shakily, before clenching her fists. "...Let's... Let's just go back to the Trailmon and... and get going."
She starts heading for the door. Arata looks at Takoda, antennae twitching. "...I think something manipulated her." Arata says quietly to the Pumamon. "I don't know what, but it's like... a shadow hangs over Nee-san." The bee then floats on over to Kima. "Are you okay, Kima-chan?" He asks, reaching to place a smol claw on her shoulder. "...At least we know that Nee-san will fight to defend you too. I... I don't think she's ever had someone she'd do that for besides herself."
He really really hoped that was a good thing to say.
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Post by ricochet9-Kima on Oct 18, 2021 10:00:12 GMT
It seemed Blaster's efforts to calm Kima were fairly successful as Kima was no longer sobbing and looked somewhat calmer than mere moments ago. He let Kima go but she still remained quiet as she didn't know what to say regarding what happened.
As for Takoda, he looked worried when Sylvia mentioned intrusive thoughts. Sure humans and digimon alike got them as it was part of what came with having a conscience but he had a feeling there was something deeper than that. Maybe it was instinct but it seemed Arata could sense something amiss too and he had no idea if the FanBeemon was raised by a mystic like he was. "I was getting the feeling that things were not as they should be as well, Arata. I don't know what this 'dark shadow' is but I don't think your tamer should be left completely alone until that matter is settled." Takoda said seeing his instincts were on the money.
Blaster took hold of Kima's hand and said "Come on, Kima, Trailmon needs my help remember?" Kima nodded leading the still silent general toward the door knowing the others would catch up soon enough. Sylvia headed for the door shortly after.
When Arata asked if Kima was okay, Kima said "Not really considering what I saw." Her words were barely more than a whisper but still hearable to those close enough.
Soon the group made it back to Trailmon and Blaster released Kima's hand and got to work with the train digimon's repairs while Takoda rubbed his head against her leg showing he was there for her.
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Post by Sylvia and Arata on Oct 18, 2021 10:09:21 GMT
Sylvia stood off to the side, arms folded and gaze locked firmly on the ground. It was a bad Digimon, right? He was going to kill them, so it's only right he was killed first. She didn't have to enjoy it though... She shudders and grits her teeth.
"oh but it was a delight, wasn't it? fun, even... feeling that weight? feeling it sink in?"
"Shut up."
"imagine sharing that joy with arata. having him feel the rush of combat like you had."
"Shut up." Her voice gets a little louder.
"and now that you know how good it feels, you can direct it at the human world."
"SHUT UP!" She finally shouts, likely startling everyone. Arata actually yelps at the sudden loudness and he rushes over to Sylvia's side.
"...N-Nee-san? Are you okay?" Arata asks, reaching a claw up to her.
Sylvia was shaking hard... Her whole body trembling. She grits her teeth harder. "...I... I'm fine. I'm fine... I'm sorry." She takes a shuddering breath and kicks a rock off the platform. "...I'm... I'm just caught up in my head. I'm sorry." She looks over at Kima for a moment.
"...Do... Do you even want me to stick around after all that?" Sylvia finally asks, her voice quieter. She was secretly hoping Kima would say yes. Give Sylvia a reason to stick around, maybe try to redeem herself in Kima's eyes. But she also dreaded knowing that the answer might be no.
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Post by ricochet9-Kima on Oct 18, 2021 12:07:27 GMT
Everyone stood around in silence with Takoda's ears twitching as he caught a faint sound. Though he couldn't make out the words there was no doubt it came from Sylvia causing him to turn and look in her direction seeing her shuddering and gritting her teeth. Then her voice came through a little louder distinguishable with his better since of hearing due to him being a feline. She had said shut up but who was she telling to shut up? It was if she was plagued by not her conscience but the shadow Arata mentioned seemed to be a being tormenting her mind by whispering in her ear. The very thought made his fur stand on end and he hoped not to cross paths directly with this being in the future.
Then when Sylvia shouted shut up it startled everyone else causing Kima to jump with an alarmed squeak before stepping cautiously back and away from the older girl. Blaster had hit his horn with a yelp when he jumped in surprise from Sylvia's shout before sticking his head out and turning to figure out what was going on. Seeing what was going on with Sylvia he had a feeling it was best to finish the repair as soon as possible.
"Sylvia, if you were okay you wouldn't be shouting shut up to someone in your mind." Takoda said agreeing with Arata's assessment from before more than ever. "There are some digimon who are capable of communicating with others over great distances with various powers or even some artifacts. I suspect someone is trying to internally torment you through your thoughts." Perhaps he was too wise for his young age but that was due to a certain Jijimon's positive influence.
Sylvia asked Kima if she wanted her to stick around and her voice was quiet. Kima didn't blame her for being uncertain one bit and after smiling a bit, she said "If Takoda is right then you weren't at fault in the club. That and since you tried to protect me I wouldn't mind spending more time with you. That is if you want to stick around that is."
"And that's that. Repairs are done. All aboard everyone." Blaster said pulling out of Trailmon and sealing his engine block up.
As Trailmon's doors opened up he said "That is usually my line but thank you all for finding Blaster so we can make our way out of here. I think at my old age I will change to a gentler route where regular repairs will be easier to access and will allow me to avoid this place. Since Blaster told me everything that happened I have no further connections to Tenebrous so I am ready to leave this place when you all are."
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Post by Sylvia and Arata on Oct 18, 2021 12:17:30 GMT
Sylvia grumbles quietly, but nods. "...Thank you, Kima-chan." She says, before getting onto the train. At least someone is willing to reach out to her a bit. She settles herself down in a seat and pats the walls of the Trailmon carriage before sighing.
"...I'm of no interest to someone like that, why would anything want to bother me? Just some homeless girl who fights and steals to survive, and ran away from her world since there's nothing there for her." She mutters quietly, though Takoda is able to hear every single word.
Arata flutters on into the carriage and settles in next to Sylvia. "...So, where to next, Nee-san?"
"Anywhere but here." She gives a soft, though pained, smile. "Well, General? It's your show." She motions to Kima, palm up. Arata looks at Sylvia and tilts his head. "...Nee-san, that seems... out of character."
"What do you mean?"
"You don't seem the type to let someone else drive you around."
"Maybe I've already learned something in the last 24 hours about holding too tightly to my wheel." She shrugs, and looks somewhat expectantly at Kima. It's not like Sylvia has any options, she doesn't know where they're going.
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Post by ricochet9-Kima on Oct 18, 2021 12:37:36 GMT
Takoda sighed as it seemed he was brushed off. At least he tried to reach her but she seemed to be hesitant to let down her defenses or look vulnerable which was worrying in this case but he decided to push no further for the time being. If she opened up more, it would be up to her.
Kima and her partners boarded next taking seats near Sylvia and Arata. Then Kima was asked to choose where to go. "I don't know much about the Digital World so I wouldn't know where to go." Kima said looking to Takoda and Blaster as if silently asking for a suggestion.
"Maybe somewhere outdoors as almost anywhere is more pleasant than the dreariness that is Tenebrous." Blaster said thinking for a moment before an idea came to mind as the former DJ then said "How about Server Woods? It has far less criminals per square mile so we have a chance at some peace and quiet."
"After that nightclub a walk in the woods sounds much nicer. Server Woods it is." Kima said relaxing at the thought.
"As you wish. Here we go. Off to Server Woods." Trailmon piped as he pulled his way out of Tenebrous station heading for the station near Server Woods.
[EXIT]
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Post by Deleted on Oct 20, 2021 10:15:51 GMT
Hunt approved.
Also Sylvia gets 1000 bits.
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