[[Enter Kazu and Team]]
Kazu pointed at a rocky ledge about halfway up the mountain. MetalGarurumon nodded and changed course. Easing on the thrusters he came in for a smooth landing. Kazu got off the Nature Spirit Guardian's back and looked out across the Gear Savannah. The File Mountains were directly overlooking the vast expance of sand and metal, Kazu couldn't think of a more perfect place to train in solitude. MetalGarurumon stretched out.
"If that's all then I think I'll take a nap."Yawning in a strange, clicking, mechanical way the Guardian burst into a plethora of white spheres which gathered around Kazu's Digivice and were absorbed into it. He looked around. There was a rocky trail leading to a wide open area with rocks poking up from the ground at regular intervals.
"That'll be fantastic."Another scan of the area showed a waterfall which fell from a hole in the Mountainside to a rockpool just below Kazu's ledge. Excellent for Hygine and water. In the rockpool Kazu could see fish which made him smirk. Food, Water, Training grounds and an area to build his shelter. He sighed thinking about his friends. No, he couldn't do that, not until he was done. He threw down his rucksack and unzipped it. Taking off his shirt, jacket, glasses and headphones he carefully folded them and put them inside the pack. Next he took out all the medical supplies he'd brought, mostly bandages and anti-septic. He stretched and pressed a few buttons on his Digivice. In a flurry of bright light Veemon, Mermaimon, Chibomon and IceLeomon materialised.
"It's so good to stretch out! Especially after all the harsh battles we've had to contend with!""Eurgh I know right? Seems all we've ever done is fight this and battle that! Some R and R will not go amiss.""Y'know I'm just happy we all got outta that one alive... Well... Almost everyone, technically three of us did die.""You know... I'd really like to help you guys! Why don't you guys teach me!"Kazu grinned.
"You know guys, Chibomon has the right idea. We need to be stronger! More powerful than ever. That's why we're out here. To improve and be just as powerful as all the others we've met on our journey!"The Digimon all looked a little preturbed by Kazu words, Veemon was first to speak,
"We... We do get a little time off though, right?"Kazu burst out laughing,
"Of course! Of course we do! We've deserved it after all. A few days laying about can do us nothing but good! However first things first, we need a shelter. IceLeomon, if you fetch wood with Veemon. Mermaimon will come up with a clever design and Chibomon and I will explore our new training field."Everyone nodded and set off on their tasks. Chibomon bounced up onto Kazu's shoulder then head and snuggled into his messy hair.
"Let's go! Let's go!""Ok, ok! Cool it buddy."Kazu chuckled as he walked down the rocky path to the training zone.
The base of the mountain was barren except for the occasional boulder pertruding from the ground. Kazu strolled along, booting a few boulders. The sun was pleasently warm and it beat onto his exposed back just right. He stopped in the center of the field and took in a deep breath.
"I feel stronger al--"Suddenly a crippling pain stuck his forehead.
"GRAHHH!"Kazu fell to his knees as a malevolent voice filled the air.
"Oh Kazu? Missed me?"Kazu gasped as the realisation dawned upon him.
"N-no... Myotismon!?"Another stabbing pain caused Kazu to buck and throw his head backwards, screaming. Chibomon was thrown off of his head and rolled across the ground, confused and disorientated. A shadow fell across the front of Kazu taking the form of a particularly nasty Vampire.
"Just a little further... And I'll be out!"The shadow began to take on a Three dimensional form. Two dark hands gripped Kazu's shoulders and pushed off of them, revealing a dark torso and head. An almightly push freed the shadow, allowing it to form fully. It began to fill in, reds and dark blues mixing within it.
"I. Am. ALIVE!"A mad cackling came from the figure. Myotismon. Chibomon burst into tears and bounced over to Kazu.
"Wake up! Kazu please!"There was no responce, Kazu's eyes had rolled into the back of his head and he seemed to be frothing at the mouth. Chibomon's eyes widened in fear as the Vampire stretched his ling arms and cracked his neck.
"And now. To rid myself of this tiresome vessle."He turned to Kazu, red lightning forming in his right hand.
"Begone! Crimson Ligh---"A flash of immense golden light burst from Kazu.
"Chibomon Warp Digivole to: Veemon!""Zerimon Warp Digivole to: Terriermon!""Veemon!""Terriermon!""Golden Armour Digivolve to:""Magnamon!""Rapidmon!"Instead of Shadows pulling themselves from Kazu, this time two blinding sillouettes ripped from his torso with incredible speed. The two figures linked arms and clothes-lined Myotismon in the stomach. He grunted as he was launched backwards, the force of the blown knocking him into one of the boulders and destroying it. Magnamon and Rapidmon settled a few meters from Myotismon.
"Ready Magnamon?""Of course Rapidmon!"A blue hand burst from the rubble and grasped the edge of the rock.
"Infidels! I'll crush you once and for all!"The three figures leaped forwards, engaging in brutal combat. At their collision a pulse flew across the training field.
Chibomon kept headbutting Kazu. His eyes were blank and foam was running down his chin. Chibomon continually wept;
"Wake up! Please Kazu... Wake up and stop this!"Nothing. Kazu remained unconcious as Myotismon, Rapidmon and Magnamon clashed time and again. Chibomon kept crying, so much so that he did not hear the mad cackle from behind him...
"Look out!"A whip made of bright red energy slammed into Rapidmon, throwing him hard against the ground. He let out a shout in pain before rolling to his feet and vanishing into the air again. Magnamon dashed towards Myotismon in the window of oppertunity.
"Magna-Punch!"His fist slammed into the Vampire, causing him to spiral into the air. Rapidmon re-appeared behind the spinning Myotismon and pointed both his arm cannons at him.
"Rapid-Fire!"A flurry of missiles rained down upon Myotismon detonating on impact. Magnamon and Rapidmon floated together watching the smoke-cloud.
"Grah! Take this fools! Myotismon Digivolve to: MaloMyotismon!!!"From the smoke a gigantic white figure emerged with blue wings.
"You dared to defy me! Now you shall suffer my wrath!"The two Cannons on his shoulders opened up and roared.
"Screaming Darkness!"The deamon launched an extremely high-temperature beam from Sodom and Gomorrah, the names of his twin cannons.
"No!""Get out!"The golden figures were consumed by the beams of power. MaloMyotismon laughed manically, the beams struck the floor and caused a gigantic explosion.
"Why do you resist me! The boy means nothing!"A black aura burst around MaloMyotismon as he charged up a second attack. Almost simultaneously two golden auras burst forth from the ground as Magnamon and Rapidmon returned to battle.
"For Kazu!""For Kazu!"The two gold specks shot into the air, each figure drawing their fists backwards.
"Magna-Punch!!!""Mirical Missile!!!"MaloMyotismon glared at the approaching Digimon.
"Screaming Darkness!"Chibomon stared in horror at the Clown before him. He had appeared out of no-where and was laughing at the unfolding events.
"Finally! I was wondering when they would finally appear in the real world!"Chibmon shook his head.
"What? Please... Help Kazu!"The clown looked at the blue blob dissaprovingly.
"Hmph. Well I do need the kid. And he looks like he's in bad shape-"Kazu had begun to spasm on the floor, each attack from the three warring Digimon sent a jolt of pain through his body, causing him to buck and writhe in agony.
"- Yes... So long as he accomodates me into his team. And that he wears this..."Piedmon drew out a mask of two colours, black and white, and placed it on the tip of his finger. With his free hand he snapped his fingers, Kazu stopped writhing immediatly and gasped for air, he coughed and spluttered rolling over to see the Clown.
"Who the hell are--""I'm Piedmon! My my your voice has changed since last we met! Is it the work of the Nature Spirits Memory? Regardless! The deal I spoke to you of before. Here it is."Piedmon motioned to the mask on his hand.
"This little thingie here will rip out those nasty beings from within you and make them into real Digimon, ones that will hold no vendetta against you or each other!"Kazu couldn't belive what he was hearing. Get rid of the Digimon that were causing him so much pain? An explosion rocked the earth as MaloMyotismon blasted his two guardian angels.
"What's the catch!?"Piedmon smirked.
"A trifling matter. One easily resovled. Simply allow me to join you on your journeys, and, whenever you use me in battle you wear this mask. It will unlock you true potential. At the cost of your sanity!"Kazu shot the Clown a quizzical look, but he felt enormous wave of power from the three Digimon. He saw them dive at each other at incredible speeds.
"Ok fine! I accept!"Piedmon grinned from ear to ear.
"Excellent!"He clicked his fingers again and the mask disintergrated into data, flowing into Kazu's Digivice.
The Three Digimon were mear seconds from colliding. Each was launching an attack that would tear the mountain apart. Combined they would wipe out a huge portion of the area. One second to detonation. Four swords flew towards the Digimon. Two blocked MaloMyotismon's attacks. The other two stopping Rapidmon and Magnamon in their tracks.
"Now Children! Come Dance With Me!"Piedmon blitzed passed the three figures in a whirling motion.
"Spiral Sword combo! Electric Squall!"A tornado surrounded the combatants lightning zapping at it, striking the fighters. Piedmon's blades blitzed around the whirlwind slicing them up.
"Time to end this!"Pointing below him, palms outstretched Piedmon drew in energy from all around him.
"Binary Crusher!"An eruption of green light struch the weakend digimon, hurling them to the ground, creating huge craters. The Clown floated down to the ground cackling manically. He picked up the small ball-shaped forms of Zerimon and Chibomon.
"Here kid."He tossed them at Kazu and Chibomon. Kazu caught them and looked at the injured fresh Digimon. Piedmon walked to the third crater and lifted Myotismon out by the scruff of his neck. He dragged him over to Kazu and helped the boy to his feet.
"They won't remember anything other than that they come from you. They'll be devoted to you and only you, even this one."He tossed Myotismon to the floor. The Vamire groaned.
"Th-thank you..."Piedmon shrugged.
"Think of this as a try before you buy. Those Digimon won't return to your messed up head anymore. They'll be tired so I suggest we hightail it back to your little camp."Kazu nodded. Clutching the two baby Digimon to his chest he allowed the Baby Chibomon to bounce onto his head.
"No need to cry little fella. Everything will be okay now."He nodded, sniffing.
"I'm sorry I couldn't protect you Kazu... I'll try my hardest next time!"Kazu smiled at the Baby Digimon and looked behind him. Piedmon was dragging Myotismon by the scruff of his neck along the mountain path.
Back at the ledge Kazu found a lovely hut constructed out of wood and straw. His Digimon looked worried and then nervous as Kazu returned with four new Digimon.
"You guys won't belive the day I'v had..."After explaining the whole situation Kazu sighed.
"So guys, say hello to our new team-mates. Chibomon, Zerimon, Myotismon and Piedmon."The three knocked out Digimon stirred at the sound of their names and awoke.
"Where are we?""Is Kazu ok?""I think so... Oh hey everyone."The three Digimon smiled at Veemon, IceLeomon and Mermaimon and began to chat with them, socialising and laughing. Piedmon tapped Kazu on the shoulder.
"Hey. Next time you use me the mask will automatically come on y'hear? Thats the deal."Kazu nodded.
"Of course, I never go back on my word ok?"Piedmon smirked.
"Good, because I'm sure you'll love the feeling of insanity!"He wandered over to the other Digimon and began to joke about with them. Kazu wondered what me meant by "Insanity". He shrugged. No point worrying about it now. He was totally fine and had no more worried about spontaneous transformations. He flicked his Digivice and looked at the screen. A new symbol was in the top left corner opposite the Digi-Memory, a mini version of Piedmon's mask.
Kazu nodded.
"Everyon deserves a break for a few days. Training will begin in three days sharp ok everyone?"All Kazu's friends shouted in agreement and dissolved into banter and laughter. Kazu grinned and joined them, he had a good feeling about the next few weeks. Like he had not a care in the world...
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A purple digimon with a red scarf had observed the whole of the events that had unfolded that day, He chuckled to himself.
"So Kazu. You survived yet again. I promised you an explosive meeting when we see each other again. And I shall not fail to deliver it!"The Impish digimon leaped away across the mountains, silently plotting...
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Kazu yawned as he trekked across the Desert. Veemon was strolling along jolly as ever beside him. The rest of his Digimon were resting inside of his Digivice.
