Return of the Magical Girl(OPEN)

Not far away, another Rookie Digimon was also feeling similar emotions. Archelaus I, or Archelaus as he often went by, did not initially have any stake in the matter. He was just merely passing by. His code however, prevented him from ignoring what just happened - a robbery, in broad daylight no less! What audacity the BlackGargomon had.

But what could Archelaus do? Unlike Lilly, he did not even have a Champion form of any sort. And, despite his pre-programmed capabilities, he has yet to have had much real combat experience. For now, much like Lilly who Archelaus noticed was coming up the rear, he was keeping a safe distance from the BlackGargomon, pondering his options.

As far as he could tell, the BlackGargomon would be a ranged fighter, judging from the weaponized arms. So ranged combat was probably out of the question - he was not a ranged specialist, and unfamiliarity with ranged weapons would probably be more of a liability than a boon in this situation. That leaves melee combat, and that means actually approaching the thing. Perhaps that is the best option, given that the Guilmon he noticed, also was likely to be a melee combatant…

Or perhaps the BlackGargomon could just be talked down?

Ah, Archelaus has been had... not that he was necessarily hiding to begin with. Having been called out to, Archelaus quickly approached Lilly, stopping in front of the Guilmon.

"Yes, I am after the BlackGargomon as well." Archelaus responded to Lilly. "I can't let an evil deed slide so easily, especially when it is so clearly black and white."

He turned to face the wall, eyeing the BlackGargomon's escape path. "I do hope you have a plan though. I am not entirely sure how I will be able to effectively follow it given I am not exactly well-versed with the art of climbing over tall obstacles..."

In absolute agreement with Lilly, Archelaus refrained from any further discussion for now, lest the BlackGargomon would be given enough time to evade the pair. Just after Archelaus summoned his equipments, Lilly had flew over and lifted him up from the ground, her claws holding on to either side of him. He did make sure that he had ample ability to move his arms so that he could maneuver his shield, specifically, into different positions if necessarily.

Over the wall and a short distance later, soon enough the pair found their target - the BlackGargomon, its pace having significantly slowed down. Archelaus too, like Lilly, assumed it had became careless, probably thinking it could not, or perhaps would not, be followed by two Rookies. That was its mistake. Champion stage Digimon certainly are stronger than Rookie stage ones, but are not so much stronger that they are truly a whole other league. Especially careless ones whom mistakes could be exploited.

Lilly commanded the BlackGargomon to return the money, an action that made the BlackGargomon aware of the pair’s position. For many, this would have been considered a big mistake, folly shown by the Guilmon. Indeed, the BlackGargomon expectedly refused to comply, instead turning to immediately shoot at the pair. Anticipating this move, Archelaus was able to easily move his shield up, letting it block the shots. He heard and felt the bullets pinging off his shield repeatedly, until he felt no more. Taking the chance, he swung his shield just slightly to the side to visually lock on to his target, and flung his spear at the BlackGargomon. He doubted the spear would hit, but hoped it was enough distance for them to close the distance.

While the spear flew off, additional nanobots had already flew out of his joints and began forming another spear in his right hand, preparing himself to be able to launch another attack when ready.

To Archelaus, what Lilly did was the right thing. The righteous thing, an important thing. Always give an opponent a chance, hope for the best. So that when such faith is betrayed, fury could be rendered without any doubt in one’s heart.

OOC:
[Combat Passive] Nanotech Regeneration: PseudoRaijinmon (Spearwielder Mode) has nanobots that constantly heal itself of damage, repairing anything from small battle scars to replacing regions entirely gone. The heal rate is 25% a day, i.e. not fast enough to be material during combat.

[Combat Passive] Nanotech Weapons: PseudoRaijinmon (Spearwielder Mode) is capable of summoning weapons at will via nanotech, of whatever metal and density it needs the weapons to be.

[Combat Passive] Leash Lightning: Electric attacks are directed at PseudoRaijinmon (Spearwielder Mode)’s left hand. Once per turn, this generates a charge.

So that was what Lilly had up her sleeve, especially given how confident she was in chasing down BlackGargomon, even before Archelaus’ arrival on the scene. An Armor Champion form…

Theoretically Archelaus should have absolutely had his form by now, given that it was coded into all PseudoRaijinmon as the first thing they should have obtained upon release into the larger Digital World. However, Archelaus has had this responsibility waived by his commanding officer, in exchange for the freedom to do what he wanted. He kind of regretted missing the opportunity now, though at the end of the day, what was, was. Perhaps after this, he should consider the hunt in earnest.

For now, it was important to focus on the battle.

Seeing the BlackGargomon was now distracted by Lilly, focusing its attention on her, Archelaus decided it was an opportune time for him to act. Silently, the nanobots that formed his spear shifted, elongating the spear into a lance. Archelaus let loose a loud, grovely battle cry, before charging at the BlackGargomon from behind, his shield partially raised, his lance pointed directly at the BlackGargomon’s back.

The thing is though, it was a bluffed charge. He was more focused on his shield than his lance, being entirely content with his attack failing, rather to prepare to defend against whatever the BlackGargomon may instead launch at him as a counterattack. Whether it was a melee attack or another volley of bullets, to which Archelaus was ready to defend against with his shield once again, even if it meant dropping his lance or having had it bad aside to begin with. See, this was another ruse, and he hoped that he would be the distraction necessary for Lilly to launch her attack, whatever it may be. He figured that between him, being a Rookie, and Lilly being in Armor Champion form, that her attacks would probably hurt more. Hopefully Lilly understood his intentions despite no verbal communication or any cues for that matter.

OOC:
[Combat Passive] Nanotech Regeneration: PseudoRaijinmon (Spearwielder Mode) has nanobots that constantly heal itself of damage, repairing anything from small battle scars to replacing regions entirely gone. The heal rate is 25% a day, i.e. not fast enough to be material during combat.

[Combat Passive] Nanotech Weapons: PseudoRaijinmon (Spearwielder Mode) is capable of summoning weapons at will via nanotech, of whatever metal and density it needs the weapons to be.

[Combat Passive] Leash Lightning: Electric attacks are directed at PseudoRaijinmon (Spearwielder Mode)’s left hand. Once per turn, this generates a charge.

Whumph! Archelaus landed on the ground with a thud, luckily without getting caught in Lilly’s gust of blades thanks to her quick thinking and actions. He had expected the BlackGargomon to attack him, but not to actually hold onto his lance, and pivot using his own force to send him flying. That was quite the move, perhaps Archelaus would learn something valuable today.

Alright, so what now? Lilly had been sent into a wall with a sharp thud, and he was now just barely getting up from the ground and entering a defensive stance, his shield raised once again. So far his attacks had not been anything special, just very basic weapon strikes. He certainly had a special attack, but its usage was highly conditional on him getting shocked.

Perhaps…

Archelaus’ eyes darted around, identifying the closest utility pole. No, he was not about to electrocute himself with a power line. It was just that he had an idea - what if he can electrocute the BlackGargomon instead?

Quickly, Archelaus dashed towards Lilly, standing immediately in front of the BlackGargomon and the Witchmon. He raised his shield up to cover his mouth from the BlackGargomon’s sight, though not bringing the shield so high that he would lose sight of his enemy.

“Lilly!” Archelaus pseudo-whispered at the Witchmon. “Send your blades to cut down a power line! I’ll then lure the BlackGargomon over and one of us can try to electrocute him with it.”

Will that work? Who knows. But that was the best idea Archelaus had at that moment. If Lilly would agree to the plan, Archelaus would run at the BlackGargomon, but then dodge slightly towards the side and try to draw the rabbit-like Digimon towards the utility pole so that they could enact the plan.

OOC:
[Combat Passive] Nanotech Regeneration: PseudoRaijinmon (Spearwielder Mode) has nanobots that constantly heal itself of damage, repairing anything from small battle scars to replacing regions entirely gone. The heal rate is 25% a day, i.e. not fast enough to be material during combat.

[Combat Passive] Nanotech Weapons: PseudoRaijinmon (Spearwielder Mode) is capable of summoning weapons at will via nanotech, of whatever metal and density it needs the weapons to be.

[Combat Passive] Leash Lightning: Electric attacks are directed at PseudoRaijinmon (Spearwielder Mode)’s left hand. Once per turn, this generates a charge.

OOC: Apologies for the delay in replying, had a very busy weekend.
IC:
Alright, time to implement his plan. With that, he rushed towards the downed power line.

“You think you’re so tough? Come get me you stupid bunny!” Archelaus exclaimed, trying to dodge and weave his way behind various obstacles naturally upon his path, in the hopes that with the BlackGargomon’s ranged attacks constantly dodged, they would be enticed to instead go after Archelaus with melee attacks. It was also reliant on the BlackGargomon’s attention focused away from Lilly, and that the BlackGargomon was stupid enough to actually follow Archelaus.

Archelaus took shelter behind a rather large container, waiting for the BlackGargomon, and from the corner of his eye keeping watch of Lilly. The downed power line was nearby, sparks flying towards him and being attracted into his left hand, charging him up with a bit of electricity without really harming him. Well, there was always that… worse comes to worse, he still had his specialty attack that he can use.

Otherwise, once the BlackGargomon comes close enough, he would jump out and try to grab hold of the power line to shock the rabbit Digimon.

OOC:
[Combat Passive] Nanotech Regeneration: PseudoRaijinmon (Spearwielder Mode) has nanobots that constantly heal itself of damage, repairing anything from small battle scars to replacing regions entirely gone. The heal rate is 25% a day, i.e. not fast enough to be material during combat.

[Combat Passive] Nanotech Weapons: PseudoRaijinmon (Spearwielder Mode) is capable of summoning weapons at will via nanotech, of whatever metal and density it needs the weapons to be.

[Combat Passive] Leash Lightning: Electric attacks are directed at PseudoRaijinmon (Spearwielder Mode)’s left hand. Once per turn, this generates a charge.