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Pulsemon zips through the sea of data, blurring through it in flashes of bright yellow light. Bellow him sit mounds of junked data stacked in messy, unorganized heaps reminiscent of a landfill. Occasionally, Pulsemon summons a small hologram map with marked-off coordinates. 

“It’s somewhere around here,” Pulsemon says as it compares the map with their surroundings. They had ventured out of the Walled Slums into an area past the Rusted Coast. They were looking for a hole in the firewall that separated the human world from the Digital world. Somewhere over these heaps of rotting wreckage was a vortex that could be a doorway to the other side.

“I’m not picking up any more readings,” Pulsemon says as it continues its flight. 

“Let’s head down there,” Leon says from his place in the mindlink. Pulsemon lowers itself toward the ground. Around it, pieces of the environment glitch, blurring or continually blinking in and out of existence.

Leon looks around at the empty baron wasteland. “So this is just a floating island of garbage.”

Leon looks out into the horizon towards the firewall. It appeared like a massive moon or planet as it towered over the highest peaks of garbage. Its scale is breathtaking, but the secrets it held within would be more. What lay beyond the firewall? A planet? A galaxy. Humanity has only achieved blurry glimpses beneath the veil, and here Leon stood at the precipice.

“You sure it’s not a bad tip?” Pulsemon interrupts. “This doesn’t look like a place Tartarus would hang out in.”

Leon wakes from his trance. “No, it’s a solid lead.”

“I don’t know…” Pulsemon’s words are shrouded in worry. “This feels like a trap. The Sons of Chaos are still pretty pissed about the whole Machinedramon thing.”

“You can handle a few Sons of Chaos goons, can’t you?”

“It just looks dangerous is all…” Pulsemon’s voice trails off.

“Just stay sharp Pulsemon.” An uneasy silence falls over them as they look over the landscape.

HOWLING FIRE

A fireball tears through the air. It’s heat searching for an unsuspecting target, but Pulsemon is quick to react. The fireball narrowly misses as it flips out of the way. The fire ball lands with an explosion, leaving behind a crater of burning data.

“That was close,” Pulsemon chips as he lands into his battle stance.

“Hey Pulsemon,” Loogamon says as it steps into view. Small embers lick around its maw as it gives a hungry smile.

“Eiji?” Leon lets out. There is a bit of shock in his tone before he forces composure. “So you’re one of leaders now?”

“Nope, just a rookie.”

“Sure you are…” Leon can’t hide the disappointment that clings to his words.

Minor Impulse

Pulsemon begins to glow a bright yellow as a bolt of lightning jumps from its body and lands with a crash as Loogamon leaps out of the way.

“That was almost impressive,” Pulsemon taunts.

“I wasn’t even trying.” Loogamon gives a mocking grin.

 “Whatever you say mutt.”

“Bring it on Sparkles.”

The two Digimon stare each other down.

“I guess I shouldn’t be surprised a code cracker is a criminal.”

“I was happy to see you Leon. It was nice catching up, but this is business. You messed up, now you have to deal with the consequences.”

“So you here to collect our bounty?”

“In a way, it depends on how our talk goes.”

“Get to the point Eiji.”

“If you promise not to interfere with the Sons of Chaos, we’ll let the… incident with the Machinedramon go.”

“You know I can’t do that.”

“I knew it wouldn’t be that easy, but it was worth a shot.”

“Look, if you need money, I can help you. You don’t have to do this.”

“I am not your charity case,” Eiji barks.

“But I can help you…”

“I choose how I want to live my life. You come to me after all these years and expect me to betray my ideals… for money?”

“Ideals? I thought you became a code cracker because you needed money.”

“You don’t get it,” Eiji’s voice trembles with anger and frustration. “Why don’t you go back to your cushy life and focus on school and leave me to mine.”

Leon knew there was no getting through to Eiji. He is a code cracker now, and it was Leon’s duty to hunt them down. Leon gives out a sad sigh as he appears as a hologram next to Pulsemon.

“The professor is using you Eiji. I’ve seen too many code cracker pass through the professors doors. He uses them up and tosses them like the garbage around us. And, you’re no different than them…”

“What did you say?!”

Pulsemon vanishes.

Electric Rush!

Pulsemon appears above Loogamon and comes crashing down in a bolt of lightning. Loogamon barely jumps out of the way, only feeling the heat of Pulsemon’s electricity as it brushed past.

Loogamon lands on a wobbling piece of floating debris.

“Stay away from the professor!” Leon shouts. “He doesn’t need any more worthless code crackers.”

“So this is what it’s all about? That’s how you really feel? You just don’t want anyone else getting close to your precious professor.”

The two old friends stood on opposite ends. They weren’t the same kids they were back then. Time had torn them apart, and both had a job to do.

“You really want to lose to me so badly? Fine! Pulsemon, let’s get serious.”

“Right!”

Pulsemon glows as its silhouette grows. When the light fades, Boutmon stands where Pulsemon did. It cracks its knuckles and smiles as bolts of static run down its body.

Boutmon rushes Loogamon, letting out a series of electric punches and kicks. Loogamon is able to dodge them as its fur begins to stand, charged with static. One of the kicks crashes through the piece of debris holding them up, breaking it to pieces.

Loogamon lands, kicking up dust and dirt. Its gaze fixed on Boutmon.

“Loogamon, it’s our turn!”

“I thought you’d never ask.” Loogamon lets out an earth shaking howl as it digivolves into Loogarmon.

Its massive crimson claws dig into the earth as its body tenses. Flames lick from its iron muzzle. The large feathers down his arms and neck shake in the breeze.

The two champion Digimon stare each other down intensely.

“That’s a cute champion form, but it’s going to take more than that Eiji!” Leon taunts.

“Just like we practiced Loogarmon!”

“Hey sparkles, I don’t want to hear any crying when I beat you.” The fur down its back begins to stand as flames build inside its maw.

Howling Burner!

Loogarmon whips the flames around to form a large wall of fire. Loogarmon disappears behind the smoke and flames.

“Cute trick!” Boutmon shouts.

Lightning Heel

Boutmons leg builds with electrical energy as it raises its leg over its head. It lets down a sweeping explosive kick through the flames. The flames continue to burn, but for a brief moment, the flames part to reveal Loogarmon and its sinister smile.

“This is my domain!” Loogarmon growls.

Flame Blow

Before Boutmon has a chance to react, Loogarmon becomes covered in flames and lunges towards them. 

Fire Breath

Before the wolf can connect, flames fall onto Boutmon from three different directions.

“How?!?” Leon shouts as he searches for the source. Smoke and flames rise from Boutmon’s body. It staggers for a moment before falling to a defensive position. Three Tyrannomon step from the shadows and stares down from their place on top three separate peaks.

“What a dirty trick!” Leon grumbles.

“You didn’t pick up on them Boutmon?” Loogarmon taunts.

There was too much interference from the junk data around them. “They know Leon. This was a trap…” Boutmon’s voice trails off. 

Leon scrambles to think of a plan. “So you have to cheat to beat me?”

“I’ll beat you Leon, even if it takes every dirty trick in the book.”

The Tyrannomon retreat out of site. The two champion Digimon continue to stare each other down. Boutmon takes a breath as he changes his stance. Electricity starts to build in his palms. Loogarmon readies a Howling Burner as it watches Boutmon closely.

Buden Blast

Both Digimon release their stored energy. It creates a massive explosive on impact, blowing chunks of junk data and debris flying in every direction. The explosion releases a shockwave. Loogarmon jumps to dodge the impact, but Boutmoun appears below them.

Storm of Blows

Boutmon unleashes a flurry of punches and kicks, each landing hard on the unsuspecting wolf.

The Tyrannomon reappear, letting out torrents of flame that engulf Boutmon, giving Eiji and Loogarmon enough of a distraction to create distance between them.

“Dammit!” Leon lets out as Boutmon lands, its body still searing from the flames.

“Calm down Leon. Look. We’re wearing them down.” Leon looks over at Loogarmon. Its feathers are ruffled and matter. The large Digimon pants heavily.

“Alright, but it’s a little crowded. Let’s make some room Boutmon. Digivolve!”

“Understood.”

A massive bolt of lightning comes crashing down over Boutmon. The force of the impact explodes burning debris in every direction. Kazuchimon stands letting out a terrifying roar.

“The Tyrannomon are scared Eiji, call them back.” Eiji gathers the Tyrannomon back into the dock.

“Alright Loogarmon, be ready for anything.”

Kazuchimon takes a step forward. Its electric blade still points to the ground.

“You’re too week Eiji. You should have quit when I asked you. Kazuchimon!”

Shido Ittetsu

Kazuchimon lifts its hand. It begins to glow as storm clouds begin to gather overhead.

“What the?” Eiji exclaims as he watches the sky. Lightning builds, forming an unnatural cage around them. 

“It’s a digital barrier. They’re trying to trap us!” Loogarmon shouts. It leaps as it tries to escape, but it’s too late. An electromagnetic barrier comes crashing down, cutting off their escape.

Kazuchimon slices at debris as it closes in on Loogarmon.

Loogarmon uses its tail to throw a piece of debris at the barrier. It vaporizes on impact. “It’s no use, we’re trapped.”

“Don’t worry, we got this,” Eiji says in an attempt to stay positive.

Kazuchimon stands over them. It looks down at them grimly. They can feel the heat from the blade. Before Loogarmon has a chance to react, the blade slices through its body, leaving behind a searing pain. Eiji loses focus as the pain becomes too unbearable.

“I made a mistake,” Leon says.

“What?” Eiji manages through the pain.

“I shouldn’t have offered you money. I shouldn’t have offered you a way out. I should have knocked some sense into you from the beginning. Give up Eiji, it’s over.”

“No! I…”

“You can’t win Eiji.”

Kazuchimon crosses his blades as energy begins to build between them. Eiji could feel the heat building as he stares down the familiar attack.

Eiji is overcome with desperation. The pain makes it difficult to think straight. “I can’t lose.” Eiji thinks about the professor. About all the times Eiji made him proud. “I have to do better. I want to do something meaningful with my life.” Eiji thinks about his time with Loogamon. “I have to win….We have to win…”

Shinden Shouraiko

The light from the twin blades becomes blinding. They burst with energy. A familiar sensation builds up within Eiji. He feels large amounts of power begin coursing through Loogarmon.

“Loogarmon, Digivolve!”