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It figures this would happen, Ruki thought as she stared at Beelzebumon.
TheyÆd made it to the Digital World and it had just been one thing after another. The DevaÆs had attacked, Ryou had come and gone, the group had been separated by pillars of Pink Light, and sheÆd had to carry Takato the entire time.
And finally, Impmon shows up.
And heÆs been taking steroids or something, because he was a monster now, she thought as Beelzebumon hit Kyuubimon in the stomach. Ruki kneeled over in response, feeling the pain as well. She accidentally squeezed Takato in the process, electing a squeak.
She grits her teeth and forced her arms to relax, not wanting to hurt her friend.
Even so, now would be a really good time for him to wake up, damn it!
Kyuubimon was a bad choice to fight Beelzebumon, but they hadnÆt really had a choice; the guy had come out of nowhere to rage on them and she hadnÆt had a chance to do any card slashing between the constant blows.
HeÆd literally fell out of the sky. Ruki was ninety-nine point nine percent sure that was a sign that someone hated her.
Still, she had no choice but to endure it. That was the plan; Ruki and Renamon would get the shit beaten out of them in order to cover Jenrya while he evolved Terriermon to Ultimate.
Beelzebumon kicked Kyuubimon across the face and Ruki was forced to wonder how long it took to slash a fucking card as lights sprang up in her vision.
ôRapidmon!ö
Finally, she thought.
Beelzebumon glanced their way and noticed Rapidmon. He silently picked up Kyuubimon, who was struggling to stand, and tossed her away. Ruki flinched as Kyuubimon hit the ground, but it was better then still being in BeelzebumonÆs melee range.
ôHmph.ö The confident Demon Lord uttered dismissively. ôThis is going to be way too easy.ö
ôDonÆt underestimate me!ö Rapidmon said, vanishing in an instant. ôRapid Fire!ö
The voice came from above her, but Ruki had to shut her eyes when the missiles exploded, so she didnÆt know where.
ôThat didnÆt even tickle.ö Beelzebumon said as the smoke began to clear. He hadnÆt even dodged; heÆd taken the missiles full force and brushed them off. ôDisappear, insect.ö
He fired his gun only twice and though Ruki couldnÆt see the bullets, she realized they must have traveled fast indeed since Rapidmon couldnÆt dodge either shot.
As JenyaÆs partner fell screaming from the sky, Ruki cursed. Of all the times to be separated from the others.
Takato shifted in her arms and Ruki suddenly stiffened.
ôJenrya!ö She shouted. ôItÆs Takato!ö
ôDamn it! Of all times!ö Jenrya replied. ôRapidmon, are you okay?ö
Rapidmon forced himself to his feet, fearful understanding giving him speed.
ôIÆm okay enough not to want to stay here!ö He said, grabbing Jenrya before blurring to RukiÆs side.
The female Tamer set Takato down as quickly as possible and let Rapidmon take her away. Hands free, she quickly grabbed a Digivice and a random card.
It instantly glowed blue.
ôCard Slash!ö
ôKyuubimon, shinka!ö
Beelzebumon had quickly realized something was up, though their actions didnÆt make sense. Even so, the introduction of the familiar Taomon was enough to put him on guard even if he wasnÆt super worried about it and he quickly lifted his gun at her-
To find that sheÆd disappeared.
His third eye had tracked RapidmonÆs movements, though, and his other gun was already pointed at him-
And then Takato yawned.
TaomonÆs hum coincided perfectly with BeelzebumonÆs expression of surprised. Sadly, he didnÆt have a magical shield to defend himself.
Even more sadly, he didnÆt really need one.
The Demon Lord picked himself up off the ground with a groan. That had actually hurt.
But he was an Ultimate and he wouldnÆt go down that easily.
Even so, he frowned as he noticed something. The air around that stuffed animal wasàcracking?
Yes, cracking was the best word for it, for a moment later it shattered like a wall of glass.
And through the jagged-edged portal, Beelzebumon could seeàa desert?
Yes, the desert and several figures.
ôWellàö He said at last. ôThis is convenient. Now I donÆt have to hunt you all down.ö
He lifted his gun again, this time at Juri, Hirokazu, and Kenta.
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