Chimairamon's fading data waits in front of you, a dark mass of pulsating darkness that undeniably promises
power. Caution stirs at your mind at the thought of loading it, but in the end you brush it aside and
pull.
For Lunamon, for Thresh. For vengeance.
Flecks of swirling data eagerly latch onto your frame, darting inside of the many wounds for the fastest rate of incorporation.
Pain. The
Dark Data burns.
"Nonono! What's wrong?!"
"Oh-shit! He's trying to load it, get the fuck out of there chuckles!"
Your body is assaulted by a wave of blazing hatred, burning away at injuries even as they heal. Wrath filtered through darkness strikes at your core, filling it with an indescribable
fury. Loss, guilt,
hatred. It all conjoins with your own pool of emotion, fusing into something undeniably with greater heights.
However even through the pain, you can feel the effect of Chimariamon's data on your frame. Bones lengthen and harden. Muscles increase in density and multiply. Your pool of internal energy
swells.
Then the very last of your worthy opponent's data is gone and you're left shaking with
wrath.
"Verge? Are you-" That's as far as he gets before you rise up and
snarl at the interfering Wizardmon.
"Shut! Up!" The meddler flinches back, eyes going wide in fearful surprise.
"Do not believe that your interruption went unnoticed! It was not your place to interrupt. That. Duel. Was. Mine!" A moment passes in silence, broken only by your heavy-breathing, before Sparks's eyes
harden. The one-armed Wizardmon glares right back and slams his staff into the earth.
"I will not tolerate thine idiocy, brute. Yonder blast may hath deleted thee and thine usefulness to our cause hath yet to end. Mine interference will continue to occur."
The urge to just
crush the annoying little twerp rises up in your core and as if seeking to meet that demand, you right war-gauntlet rises up. Sparks lifts his crackling staff towards your chin, ready to unleash a counterblast in the moment before his deletion. Something shouts in the background, but you ignore high-pitched voice and continue glaring. Your(?) anger calls upon this champion's destruction, but... something about that is
wrong.
"
In the Lord's name, Halt." The fires of rage come to a sudden stop.
What? Stop? Why would...
You blink down at the Wizardmon,
your friend. And notice the line of wetness streaking down one cheek. Your arm goes limp.
Spirits! What did I almost...
"
Hrmph." The Wizardmon whirls around with and stomps away. You stare him, teeth still clenched with smouldering hatred. Pit hovers beside you, his mouth set in a grim frown.
"Comra-"
"Airfield!" Whatever he was about to say is cut off as a tornado crashes into the nest's center, a wounded HippoGriffomon at it's eye. Silphymon stands in the air above, his fists shaking with a familiar anger. You glare up at the Ultimate and unleash a challenging bellow, but
he has the audacity to ignore it in favour of addressing your squad as a whole. "Mark my words corrupters. I won't let what you did here go unavenged! You'll pay for what transpired here!" With that he speeds away, blinking out of sight. You glare at spot of air he'd just inhabited and have to resist the urge to strike something.
"Yeah, yeah. Go blow it up your ass pansy." Darcmon, grumbles before rounding on
you. "That was a fucking stupid move hefty. Loading the data of something that dark digivolved, a bloody Ultimate at that, was just stupid. You could have blown up! Fuck! I've seen a mon explode from trying that shit!" The angel shouts in exasperated dibble, throwing her hands up into the air. "Fucking mutant bullshit!" You growl at the Darcmon, who just rolls her eyes and turns away.
Oh you bi-
"Ma'am!" Pit cuts in. "Shall we pursue Silphymon? We could still cleanse him-"
"-Naw." The officer shakes her head. "Only Big Bear and Old Ironsided could actually hurt him and Hefty can't be carried. Just go heal Unimon and let's freaking go. I've had enough drama." The HippoGriffomon in question lets out a disgruntled squawk at that, but doesn't try to press the issue.
=
Sparks doesn't talk to you on the journey back, choosing to ride behind Darcmon instead of his customary place on your pauldron. You try to ignore the conflicting feelings of sadness and anger, focusing instead on just moving while not dislodging the two mon on your back. The Imperius had ordered you to carry the exhausted Unimon and his subordinate. Which means you're unfortunately left listening as Armadillomon annoyingly fusses over his sergeant the entire trip back.
Beat and Pit end up flying together and talking in brief spurts. Though it's impossible to tell what they're focusing on given their distance. All you can make out is more frustration from the Stingmon.
Upon reaching the fort, you're finally able to get some rest... though sadly studying proves to be impossible. You'd already used up your two hours of time as a Drimogemon and Sparks spends the night avoiding you. The flare up of anger you'd received after loading Chimeramon, does end up simmering down but... you can't help but feel as if something has changed.
The next morning you:
===Choose One:
[] Do some Endurance Training: 16.5 Endurance, 7 Strength, 4.75 Agility.
[] Attempt some Meditation: 12.5 Special, 8 Spirit
[] Try speaking with Pit, he seems the most familiar with the topic of managing anger.
=In the afternoon, an Owlmon arrives with a pair of letters:
=Ardat's Letter:
Hey there! We heard you were all called away on a mission Verge, something about dumb birds from Vortex Isle. Kick their tail-feathers and get even stronger okay? Consider it your duty my servant. We mean that you need to be strong for revenge and stuff. Not for. Nevermind!
Oh right! Vortex isle! We heard of that place! They have the most coolest wind magic out there! Supposedly their wind barriers can prevent even Ultimates from passing. If you see it, write us everything you can! we'd come see it ourselves but stupid [REDACTED] won't let us out yet!
Worry not for us servant. We're doing great here! The bed and chairs are super comfy and there's so much tasty food! We've eaten a lot of cool stuff we didn't even know existed and they make whatever we want anytime! As they should.
We can like relax all day and study! That book you got us was greats. Both actually! We have a few camtrips down now and we'll be moving on to some harder stuff soon! Likewise our research into trinary has proceeded smoothly. Yep! It's all so really cool!
Kind of lonely though, there's not many mon to talk too and they keep changing our escorts for some dumb reason. We can't even learn their names! Security here is really taken seriously! I'll allow the inconvenience for now.
But those guys aren't important since we have you! The digital world's best snuggle buddy! And a worthy servant for a beautiful creature like ourself.
How are you doing? Are the fights nice and tough how do their screams -[REDACTED]-wish Ex was still he'd be a big help! We always found talking to him to be awesome! He'd always say we could become the Digital World's leading lady and...
Gain power Servant. He will pay for the transgressions wrought upon us.
Frigimon's been talking to us though! She's even sent some books to us! Really cool ones too! We'd tell you more about some of the ones with pictures but [REDACTED] says it's not appropriate.
Foolishness. Like she knows better than us?
But we need to get on her good side so we can get out! We need to get promoted and stuff but [REDACTED] says we're still not ready. She just likes talking blah, blah, blah! Running out of room now so one last thing. We're going to send a biscuit for Sparks! Tell him we're sorr-didn't like what happened after the big robot fight! Tell him to eat it right away!
XOXOXOXXX Frigimon says these means hugs and stuff! Will want to hear from you soon! We expect it promptly.
=Frigimon's Letter:
Dear Verge,
Hello sweetie I hope you're all doing okay out there, war can be tough so be careful. Please don't take too many risks, I don't want to hear that you, Beat or little Sparks got yourselves hurt.
Dearie me, sorry for rambling on like that. Forgive an old maids concern. Electown has been peaceful again since the Gloaming were forced north, but there hasn't been any word about what happened to the rest. Good riddance too.
Our little place is doing well, Fu is a mighty help with looking after the little ones. They're a little scared at first but she's gentle as can be with them. Can't say the same for how she treats the rookies, but some discipline does them good. I can't bring my old heart to give them a well-earned smack.
I have some good news for you sweetie, your friend is making progress. Helping her out is the least I can do little one. I just wish I could do more.
Grip's been having a tough time since you left, so I've been keeping him with me. He understands why everyone had to go, but coping was harder. Your letter was a real treat for him and he's really looking forward to seeing you again. The little dearie has a surprise for you too so come visit soon okay? Warren hasn't responded to any letters yet, but he must still be settling in over in Malkimon's city. I'm sure he'll write everyone soon!
It's a real shame that slide evolution didn't work for Ardat. But I'm sure my favorite little Witchmon will pull through. Scratch and I raised her to be strong. I'm so happy that you've been helping her out in her time of need. I heard you even bought her some gifts to help with her magic. Thank you, it was a big part of her life and I'd hate to see her leave it all behind.
Please make sure you look out for Beat and Sparks. I know Beat's a little grouchy but he cares, he didn't show it but Drop going missing devastated his heart. Sparks is a little cruel so make sure to keep him on the straight and narrow. Don't let him become a ratty old Vamdemon.
Best wishes for the future
-Frigimon
P.S. The Mayor bless his heart wanted to tack on some words of wisdom, so I'm writing his part down below.
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Rorororo. Yes please write that down too Frigimon. I read the letter kid. Nice work on kicking butt, you'll be a real monster when you digivolve again.
If you come up against a HippoGriffomon in melee again try to bite it's beak shut. Did that once in my mercenary days and the entire head went up. Still wished you'd come for another training session. Spinal Tap would have been a perfect move for a Gryzmon like you.
Right advice, advice… If you can help it, use your little wizard buddy to target the enemy's wings. Back in the good old days I used to burn those feathers, but you can't exactly spit fire. Luckily sparky or whatever his name is… okay Frigimon, Sparks can do it for you. Attacking their mobility is paramount since most of them really aren't so tough. Just remember my lessons about fighting mon like LadyDevimon and you'll be fine.
Oh yeah, be careful with that lass. She ain't right in the-
-I mean be as supportive as you can. And I'm not saying that because of Frigimon. At all.
Good luck in the fighting and all that. Remember, keep your head up out there. Vortex Isle mainly uses flyers.
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How do you respond to each letter?:
[] Write in: Feel free to be as detailed as you want.
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Loading Chimairamon + Fighting Gains: (Bonus Points & Supplements will be done with the next update)
- Strength: 2930.00->3294.00
- Fortitude: 2567.00->2885.75
- Endurance: 1966.50->2277.5
- Agility: 1906.00->2310.75
- Special: 2326.25->2682.50
- Spirit: 1906.75->2310.75
- General Fighting: 89.00/180->90.25/180
- Martial Arts, Maul (Gryzmon) Style: 32.00/60->33.25/60
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Authors Note: Heh, funny thing is that I was planning to include this bit in the last update. But I figured the gravity of the option deserved its' own update. Also holy crap! 20 votes for this one! That's awesome! As a note, the intel Unimon has will be revealed next update as it'll be leading into the last sub-mission. 
