The Hammer of Justice(Xros Hunt)(OPEN)

Makiko wished Grimm was awake, then this would be an easier situation. Still the answers that most of them was unsurprising. This was the open prairies, not a route to the Dark area. She seemed stumped for a moment, and could only let out a slow breath. "Grim knows the way once I get to the dark area, he just does not know how to get there to begin with. Apparently he spent all of his life there prior to coming to our town." she would explain. The fact that she does not know how to get there other than trying to get a trailmon to take her there, or to find another portal to that section was frustrating, but also realistic. Such a journey made sense for a situation of trying to save valuable allies, even if it was not feasible today. She would have to find a way otherwise it seems. She no longer was obligated just because it was told to her to do so... she was now obligated because Grimm put her life on the line for the entire group. He was not a strong part of the combat, but he was there when it counted. This meant that he was likely a factor in helping victory, even if only a small part.

She was resting slightly, while the others had been giving their answers. "Your answers were helpful in their own way, they at least give me an idea of how far it might be, and how rough of a trip it could be. I will do my best with this when able." she would start to say something else, but then another voice spoke up. A Wizened and elderly voice. One that was connected to a life full of knowledge and wisdom. The fabled Jijimon. The old man digimon, known for his knowledge, wisdom, and experiences. Takoda's master and if Makiko had it right, maintainer of balance in this area.

If anyone knew... it would likely be him, but she had another thing to ask him before that. "Oh Great Jijimon, we have helped to take down a great villain, but some Gazimon were caught up in some nefarious business, but now seek to return to a better life, would you be able to help them?" she would ask, wondering if his knowledge and wisdom might know best how to help them find themselves and do a better and more prosperous life. She had promised to help with that, and knew that she no longer had any mannerism to help them with, but asking this great and marvelous being for potential help might be the best thing, especially since she would likely have to rest before she headed off to her own quests.

She would have to ask Jijimon about a way to get to the Dark area after. It was not like he was some sort of great know-er of all things of course, and it was not like he was a holder of wishes, but he might know enough to get them going in the right direction, all of them, the Gazimon, Kima, the other digimon of the party, and if Makiko was lucky, then her own direction. Still, the rough situation was not getting better for now, as she needed rest, the entire group needed it, probably the Gazimon as well...especially since they were under Lilymon's thumb this whole time.

Hearing the Jijimon's statement about helping the Gazimon, it made her feel better about things. She fulfilled her promise, and her guidance, at least on that part. That meant that they would be taken care o- Did he say that he had foreseen her arrival? That she would be here, helping Kima, there were no one else that matched so far. After pointing out that point, he also showed his humbleness. She seemed distracted by that and the rest of it. She looked at her Xros Loader at that point. Grimm was resting in there, and she knew he needed it. She just hoped he would recover sooner. She started replaying in her head the first meeting with Grimm, which sadly was much the same way. He had arrived to her hurt in the first place, and now he was hurt again and trying to recover.

Though while in her reverie, and trying to figure things out, that was when Jijimon caught the violet haired and eyed girls attention with his question. She would look over at the old and rather high level digimon, taking a moment to formulate her thought before finally speaking, "I do not know what all I have to do, but Grimm, my partner the Grimmon, he got injured again in that fight, and I feel I owe it to him to fulfill his wish, there was a giant digimon chasing and attacking his friends and himself, and they reached out to me, but only Grimm was saved." She thought through it, and felt apprehensive for a moment before considering, deciding in for a penny. "He and his friends were in the Dark area, and I have no way to get there, I do not know if I have the time to waste to not try to get there, his two friends are out there, possibly fighting that giant doglike digimon." She would finish, feeling the weight of it on her fatigue.

She really did hope that Grimm recovered soon. Still the fact remained that unless she got lucky, the only route that seemed functional based upon prior discussion was Trailmon. To what she knew, there were many, so it made it really hard to say which one was the one needed. Not with out being able to catch one long enough to converse with it. Makiko had not yet been able to and had only overheard once that they were sentient.

She would look towards Kima, and her group. "If not for Kima and her group, I would not know the first thing about digimon, or being a Xros general, I just hope my goading that Lilymon did not put her in more of a mess." she would give a minor laugh, but the fatigue filtered through it. She had been reckless, and though it had worked to plan, it was still a rough plan, one that had a lot of holes in it. Still, as that situation was over, she knew that she had to face the next one, and maybe next time, it would be alone. She would look towards the lone Gazimon who came back though, and smile. "Maybe I will be worthy of more than Grimm in the future, I just do not know when I will have the strength, or the knowledge to pull it off." she would add, albeit quietly.

Getting the schedule from Jijimon, she would immediately break out her diary, and start transcribing it there, before handing it back, copying the whole thing over. "In case someone else might need it in the future, and this way I have it as well." she would offer, giving a sleepy eyed smile. She was appreciative, as this meant she now had a way to facilitate the necessary actions towards her partner digimon's goals. To answer the next Kima, who she realized did not get to see it, she would shake hear head slowly. "I do not think it was like Shillan, though they were both canine, this things head was as big as Grimm's body it seemed, it was enough to stick out of the portal and block the Xros loader from grabbing Grimm's friends before it closed. If I had to guess, it was at least the same level as Lilymon." she would state, a little apprehensive that if she has to fight him, she might not be up to the task.

finally, to answer Fuzz, she would offer a scratching hand towards the prairiemon's ears. "While one day is definite, I may have to get better sooner than I am ready for, if I have to face such scary levels, Grimm and I are not strong yet, we have much to do in the mean time." She had to offer it like that, as it was an acknowledgement of her weaknesses. If she could talk her way through the problems, that would be one thing, but from what she saw, and what Grimm shared, it was not likely. What was that giant digimon? What could it have wanted? Was it like Lilymon? She did not know.

She would look towards the Gazimon for a second, and finally address him. "I know I put on a lot of words, and probably annoyed you, but I am glad it all worked out, if you want, I would like to be friends." she would offer, hoping that he was not too annoyed with a rambunctious human like her. "I can come see you again if you wish." she added, though left the part of not returning if he said for her not to, as it was easier to leave it implied. She knew from Kima's group that it was not likely for a Xros General to not gather a lot of Digimon, and this digimon was one she wanted to bring with, but was worried she was not worthy of. She did not even know if she was worthy of Grimm yet, but she hoped to be. She hoped she had at least left an impression on the Gazimon too.

Looking back to Kima though was Makiko's big thing. "I think I will need to head home and rest though before I go after the dark area, Want to head back together?" she asked, before realizing that both Jijimon and Gazimon might have more for both Generals to consider. She did not know which way things would go, and was too tired to predict. If this was a novel though... some cryptic advice or missive would be revealed here, and then the chapter would end. She was largely glad it was not a novel.

Makiko had a tired smile, but reached over, and petted the Gazimon. "Do not worry, mistakes get made often, especially when under stress. I would love if you are comfortable with me, if you would join me, even if it is just to help me learn about the digital world." she would offer, she felt that this was the first digimon that was not already spoken for or otherwise engaged, but understood if he would say no. Still, the hope was that he might be willing to at least spend more time together.

At being accepted on the offer to go back together, Makiko would happily put her hands together. "I am happy to hear it, potentially going home alone seemed rather daunting with this fatigue, and Grimm being asleep after all that, I appreciate it." She would add that last part with sincerity and a hint of Kansai. She was happy to have met the younger Xros General, and hoped that their interactions would continue into the future... hopefully with less Lilymon like situations. She would have to make sure to find out which class she was in, if only to make her routes that way to counter any bullying. Hopefully it would not be too unwarranted, and also hopefully not cause any issues.

Then Jijimon's vision happened, and it made Makiko feel apprehensive, but thankful. To think that she would not have to seek her partner's friends alone, even if Gazimon denied her. Though from the slight pull on the side of her skirt, it seemed that the Gazimon was not leaving her yet. He whispered in her ear when she leaned down about how he would meet up with her at the Trailmon station tomorrow. He was not ready quite yet for joining her party, but he would at least follow her. Looking to Jijimon, she would get up to her feet, and give a slight bow. "Thank you both, for all you have done so far, and I hope to live up to expectations." she would add, before stretching, and looking towards the hiding path.

"I think we should get home, and rest, I will need the rest, tomorrow will be a busy day." she declares, as she would walk back once Kima was ready. She would see the Gazimon heading off to where the rest of the Gazimon would likely be, with the intent of joining them for the night, and helping, she assumed. The entire fact that he was willing to join her, if only as a friend was worth while. She would have to see what would come of it.