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Demashita! Powerpuff Girls ZX : Gone in a Flash! Takuya Kidnapped!

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The next day, Takuya was absent from school. Miyako was concerned since the silver-haired boy had never missed a day before. When she raised her hand after Kuran-Sensei announced that Takuya was absent, he spoke before she could.

"Gotokuji-San, if you're about to ask why Shimabura is abset, his grandfather called from the hospital. It appears that Takuya had some heart problems that required immediate hospitalization. You are free to visit him after class."

The blonde nodded silently. She'd been sure she'd seen him take his medication, but she knew that he'd been hospitalized before during the summer, when he'd called her to apologize for missing her birthday party. She went through the day worried about her boyfriend, unsure if he was alive.

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Meanwhile, Takuya was being visited by an old friend of his, Xin Khun-Zhao. The boy was born and raised Japanese, but had been named by his Korean babysitter. Xin had brought Takuya some interesting news.

"It's true, Takuya. I was offered a spot in the American exhibition circuit, but I turned them down."

Takuya looked at his friend like the kid had gone insane. Turning down a spot on any foreign exhiition team in the region's Kendo Team was almost like saying one was commiting Seppuku. The silver-haired boy voiced his complaint, but Xin wouldn't listen.

"Look Takuya. I told them I wasn't going because you were a better choice. Even with your heart condition, you still kick my ass in kendo, and all you ever use is that bokken of yours. The Elders agreed, and they said that once you're feeling better, you are gonna fly to America on a small private plane."

The two of them chatted about it until the nurse came in to change the bandages around Takuya's chest. He asked if Xin could stay longer, and the nurse, who just happened to be oe of their sparring partners, agreed, but only if he remained quiet through the changing. When teh bandages were removed, Xin saw the cause of Takuya's heart problem. The sickly boy had a large hole in his chest that went completely through, and Takuya was not all too happy about the way he'd gotten the wound that refused to heal.

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*FLASHBACK*

A younger version of Takuya stood quietly at the edge of a forest, tears flowing down his face. His parents' corpses lay before him, and he knew that the wounds were not caused by a human or aimal of Earth. When he turned around, he was met with a barbed iron lance that tore a hole right through his chest. The wound tore out a chunk of his right lung as well as a piece of his heart which ended as a part of a curse. The wound would never close unless he found true love that was strong enough to reshape his life. He screamed in pure unfiltered pain and grief. He knew that the demon had let him live, but as to why, he knew not.

Five months later, an orphanage in Shinjuku. A silver-haired boy stands before a raven haired teenage girl in a priestess' garb. He senses a secret with this girl, but can't figure it out. His shirt being unbuttoned, the hole in his chest is clearly visible. The girl senses a demonic curse upon the boy, adopts him into her family. He begins practicing swordsmanship, kendo. Creates a unique style of street fighting, dubs it 'ShadowFlame Style'.

Three weeks later, Hikawa Shrine. The silver-haired boy lays asleep on a small couch, his shirt removed. The Miko chants a prayer as Sacred Flames of the Houou fil the wound, cleasing the demonic plague. The Miko ends her prayer, the hole remains. the boy's body begins to shiver in fear, yet he sleeps still. Two ravens watch overhead, their glassy eyes keeping close watch on the boy.

One week later, the boy meets a girl with blonde hair up in two curly pigtails and a blue miniskirt. She introduces herself, and out of instinct, the boy takes a defensive stance. His shirt is opened, wound revealed. The girl falls madly in love with him over the next two months. They enter school, find they have the same classes all year. He meets her two friends, does not show his wound, nor does the blonde speak of it.

Three years later, the boy rests in bed at Hikawa Shrine. His eyes are glued to a tv, watching a large beast that resembles an egyptian pharoah die in battle. He cheers for the Miko, thanking the fire demon who saves her. The boy praises the gods for a younger sibling.

Seven months pass, his skill with a sword increases to legendary levels. Fire demon Hiei finds the boy to have an intersting status, begins teaching the boy 'Blazing Sword of the Overlord' style.

Two and a half years pass, The boy becomes blessed with White Light, transforms into a Fighting Love Science Legend, Lunar Blade. He incorporates 'Blazing Sword' style into his Senshi moves. His weapon is a pair of blades, resembling his character's weapon in the online game 'The WORLD'.

Six months pass. He, along with the Powerpuff Girls Z, defeat the ancient evil known as 'Kare'. (That's HIM to you Original PPG fans). White light leaves him, helping to seal Kare in space. Returns to school, begins to date the blonde. Love grows, his wound seems to look like teh inner edge has grown new skin.

One week passes. Seto Kaiba approaches him ad his childhood friend Xin with a buisiness offer. The boys jump at the chance. They build a prototype of a Duel Disk that Kaiba wishes to use in his newly opened Duel Academy in the South Sea. Prototype rests at Prof. Utonium Kitazawa's lab in Tokyo.

Two weeks pass. Boy reveals his identity as Lunar Blade to his girlfriend and her friends, who turn out to be the Powerpuff Girls Z. Two days pass and his body collapses due to strain of not having a physical heart. Awakes to Xin's face.

*END FLASHBACK*

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Takuya nods as he remembers his life up till this point, taking comfort that the first girl to like him other than his elder sister has fallen in love with him.

After the nurse left, Xin bade Takuya a farewell and left. The silver-haired boy didn't even have time to lay dwon when a short male with spiky black hair, a thick white headband, a black gi, and a katana appeared before him. His right arm was bandaged up beyond the elbow. He eyed the wounded boy like he was eyeing the spoils of war.

"So are you ready for your final lesson before going to America, Kid?"

Takuya sat up, the hole in his chest revealing itself as the blanket fell to his waist. He winced, but only due to the cold.

"Hiei-Sensei, I want to see One-Sama and Cammy-Chan first. I want to hear their opinions on this."

Hiei nodded. He vanished, and minutes later, Miyako walked into the room with Momoko and Kaoru. Before the blonde could even warn her boyfriend, Kaoru took a seat next to him, taking his hand. She spoke so softly that he had to strain to hear her voice.

"Shimabura-Sempai....are you gonna be alright?"

He had pulled teh blanket up far enough to hide the hole, and he had decided before teh girls had even shown that he was going to tell Momoko and Kouru about it. He sighed as he spoke to the girls, his voice sounding a bit raspy due to the morphine that was keeping his physical pain at a minimum.

"Kaoru-Chan, Momoko-Chan, there's somethings I need to tell you. First, I got offered a spot on teh American Exhibition Circuit. I leave a week after I get out of here."

All three girls smiled and cogratulated him. Miyako noticed him playing at the spot over his hole, and she spoke up.

"Are you going to finally tell them, Ta-Kun?"

"Miyako, do you know something we don't?" Kaoru asked.

The blonde gave no response beside blushing. Once he had their attention, Takuya spoke gently.

"The second thing I want to tell you is what my 'heart condition' really is."

He told them to brace themselves, and once they said that they had, he let the blanket slide down, revealing the hole in his chest. Momoko nearly screamed, and Kaoru tried to not vomit on the spot. Miyako showed no reaction, until she spotted Takuya's adoptive sisters in the hallway. She waved to them, and Rei Hino wave back, acknowledging her presence.

"Ta-Kun? Your sisters are here."

Takuya nodded and lay back down, leaving the hole exposed. He planned on showing Cammy that day, too, so he figured why bother hiding it? Once the Hino sisters entered, Kaoru blushed thoroughly as she tried to work up the courage to kiss his cheek.

"Rei-One-Sama. wouldn't Kurama-San know more about this?" Takuya asked, pointing to his chest.

The Senshi of Mars shook her head. After explaining that she'd already asked Kurama about it, she told him that she'd spoken with Setsuna Meioh, the Guardian of Time and Senshi of Pluto, about it.

"She told me that when she looked into the future, Takuya, she saw a cure, but only the kiss of true love would provide the cure."

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As the five girls talked with Takuya, Xin made his way to lab ran by Professor Utonium Kitazawa. When the Korean-Japanese hybrid entered, he saw what appeared to be a new model of duel disk on the table, but it was opened, and half of the circuits were melted. The scent of fried wiring and burnt plasticized metal filled the room.

"Oh brother! What the hell happened to my prototype? It was almost finished, too!" He cried, his face actually showing dissappointment.

The Professor entered from the next room, looking a bit burnt himself. There were some burn holes in his lab coat, too.His short black hair was dissheveled, and his mocha-brown eyes had a guilty look to them.

"I apoogize, Xin. That was my fault. I couldn't resist seeing the internal workings of the thing, and I think when I opened it I must have crossed some of the electrical currents."

Xin sighed. He had never been one to be angry for long, and he simply quoted an old American movie.

"Never cross the streams, Utonium-Hakase. Oh well. At least Kaiba-Oyadama doesn't expect it one for another month. I'll have Takuya help me rebuild it before he gets on the plane tomorrow."

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The next day, overseas in America where two of Rei's friends. One was a young woman about Rei's age with short marine-blue hair. She wore a simple black cocktail dress that reached halfway down her thighs, sapphire blue high-heels, and a blue ribbon in her hair, slightly off center. The other was a shorter girl who looked about the same age as Miyako Gotokuji. Her deep violet hair was pulle into a low ponytail that was tied witha violet scrunchie. She wore a violet gown with sequins, black open-toed sandals, and a neck pendant-choker that had the planetary symbol for Saturn engraved on it. They were sitting on a bench waiting for one more person. Hotaru Tomoe gazed up at her friend.

"Amy-Chan, when is he getting here?"

Amy Mizuno blushed slightly. Her boyfriend, Vega Hunter, was running a bit late. When he finally did come bursting through the door, Amy noticed his jet black hair was a bit dissheveled. She teased it a bit as she spoke.

"Vega-Kun, this was a casual thing. Why do you look so rugged?"

His charcoal eyes seeme a bit pensive as he glared back out the door.

"Some lowlife decided to call me a monkey. I 'tutored' him in why that was a bad idea. That's all."

As Amy giggled, Hotaru glanced up at the clock. She had heard from Setsuna that a young boy around Mokuba Kaiba's age was going to partake in the Exhibition, and she wondered how long it would be until she met him.

'I hope he's cute.' She thought.

Vega took a look at his watch and frowned. The plane that carried their visitor was running a bit late. He'd had a bit of experience with planes before, but an hour late was more than should've been. As he opened his mouth to complain, the TV above their heads had a news break.

"Ladies and Gentlemen, we have some tragic news. A Boeing BBJ from Tokyo bound for Los Angeles California ha crashed on Santa Catalina Island, approximately five miles north-west of Avalon. At this time, it is unknown if there were any survivors. Foul play is not suspected. What we do know is that the private jet was in use by a Japanese swordsmanship team that had earned a place at the International Kendo Tournament that is scheduled to be held in two months near Wichita Kansas. CNN wil keep you updated as the story unfolds."

Amy and Hotaru were pale, as though they had just witnessed Usagi Tsukino - Sailor Moon - being executed before their eyes.

"Amy-Chan! Wasn't that the plane that Shimabara-Senpai was on?" Hotaru asked, on the verge of tears.

Amy nodded. They had been in America celebrating the three year aniversary of Vega and Amy being together, and Vega had boughten a diamond ring. He was planning on popping the question But for now, he sent his fist into the brick wall leading into the hallway.

"DAMNIT! I'm going to go see if the see if there's any survivors. You can join me if ya want, but I'm going now."

Vega pulled out his D-Scanner and held up his hand as a data ring appeared around it, running his D-Scanner across it.

"Execute: Spirit Evolution! Arbormon!"

Standing before them now was the Legendary Warrior of Wood. He ran out the door andactually skated across teh water, heading for Santa Catalina. When he arrived, he saw the flaming wreck of a plane. He reverted back to his human form and began searching for any survivors. Shortly after he started looking, he heard a very familiar femare voice calling to him from the skies.

"Vega-Kun! I found a survivor! Come quick!"

Vega ran towards Sailor Mercury and saw her and Sailor Saturn looking over the badly burnt body of a Japanese boy with silver hair and a hole in his chest. Vega looked a bit skeptical at the boy's chances of survival.

"With a hole like that, he won't make it to the hospital." he said matter-of-factly.

Mercury shook her head. She knew this from Rei's shrine.

"No, Vega-Kun. I know this boy. It's Rei's adopted brother. That hole is a demon's curse that even Houou was unable to fully purify, let alone close up. Come on, we have to get him to the hospital. If the phones weren't down, I'd call Rei, but..."

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Meanwhile, at the Hikawa shrine in Tokyo, Rei sat trying to comfort two girls. One was her younger sister, Cammy. The other was a girl about a year older than Cammy with blonde hair up in short pigtails. This particular blue-eyed blonde had arrived at the shrine just minutes after the news about the plane reached Japan. Her tears were staining the blue vest with a gold 'P' embroidered on the left side, and her oversized bubble wand lay off to the side. The news of the plane crash had meant that her boyfriend was dead, and Rolling Bubbles could not contain her greif.

"Why? Why was he taken away? He...he promised he would come home safely, desu-wa!"

Rei could not find words to comfort the girl, and Hiei, who was looking on from the trees actually felt a twinge of sorrow. He'd fought with Miyako's boyfriend numerous times, and had thought of him as a worthy sparring partner. The fire-demon simpy frowned.

'Houou-Sama. I have a feeling the boy is alive, but also a dread of a coming evil who's power would rival, if not surpass, that of Ghidorah.'

'Hiei, you may be right. I have the same dread premonition. It seems to come from the boy as well. I will inform Rei once young Cammy and her friend have heard confirmation.'

That was the end of the conversation. Hiei vanished into the city to find Kurama and the others while Rei took a look at the TV.It had been an hour since the initial news break,and now the SakuraTV was giving an update. However, the spokesman was a bit familiar to Rei. There was no mistaking his unique features.

"Ladies and Gentlemen, this is Guest Host Morpheus with an update in the plane crash incident."

The three girls all listened quietly. Miyako couldn't help but fear the worst. However, Morpheus' update gave her a sense of hope.

"There has been a turn of events in teh incident that has given many here a new hope. There have been survivors found. Two in fact. One was the Assistant Coach and local shop owner Ichijo Hayabusa. The second has not been identifed, due to his ID being destroyed in the crash. The only distinct features about this boy is that he is alive, even though he was found with a fist-sized hole in his chest right where his heart should be. It appears to be an old wound, and there are traces of burns around the edges. He also has silver hair and matching eyes. We will keep you updated. To the families of those unfortunate ones, all of us at Sakura TV, myself included, send our sympathy and condolences. To the family of the unidentified boy, we pray that he recovers fully and returns soon."

Morpheus' eyes, as green as they were, seemed to be extremely sad, as if he himself was feeling the pain of the dead. Cammy was in utter shock, and Rei couldn't believe her own ears. Miyako voiced what Rei and Houou were both thinking, though her voice was nothing more than a soft whisper.

"Alive? Takuya-Kun is alive? I...I don't believe it. Rei-San, I'm going to go to Utonium-Hakase's lab. Thank you for comforting me."

She bowed politely and flew off. Rei and Cammy stood there in utter disbelief. They had believed just as strongly as Miyako had that Takuya was dead.

"Ne-San? Do you think that Morpheus knows that the unidentified boy is really our Takuya-Ni-San?"

Rei didn't answer.

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Prof. Utoonium and his son Ken were both staring at the tv in disbelief. A boy with a hole where his heart should be, and still living? This was a physical impossibility. Even Peach agreed to it.

"Hakase! Can he really be alive, da-wan?"

"I don't know, Peach. It shouldn't be possible, but I think that what we've learned with the Girls prooves that science can''t explain everything."

"Papa, I mean, Hakase. Shouldn't we offer a prayer of thanks for the two survivors? It only seems right." Ken said, holding Peach close to him.

Before teh Professor had time to answer, Miyako came bursting in, still dressed in her Powerpuff Z attire.

"Utonium-Hakase! Did you hear? He's allive! Takuya-Kun is alive!!"

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Digital World, Coordinates HNR-1283, Samurai Digimon village

A small group of Ryudamon sat in a conference with their elder and his only son. The son was wearing silver armor with red trim as opposed to the usual black with gold trim. He was the first to speak, and his clan listened intently.

"My friends, loyal companions of my ailing Father, I have forseen in a dream that an enemy from the Human world is arising. If this opponent were to find his way to our world, all that would occur would be a repeat of three years ago. I beseech thee, for ideas on how to better offer our assistance to the Humans in this time of trial."

A female spoke softly, her angelic voice bringing solace to those wounded in the recent clan war. Her armor was a soft sky blue with a white trim.Upon her chest was the image of a water bubble, the sign of her Clan.

"My Prince, I have a humble suggestion. If we were to send out a trusted clansman to offer allegience to the Humans,that might be enough to get them prepared for the evil that looms ahead."

As she finished speaking, she turned her face downward, blushing greatly. It was no secret among the clan that she had a true love for the Prince, which he seemed unaware of. However, as he spoke, this was found not to be the case.

"Alia, my childhood love. I am in agreement with this. And now, friends. Anyone have any other ideas?"

A Ryudamon with an eyepatch spoke up, his deep voice was like that of a philosopher.

"M'Lord. If we send one of our clansmen to the Humans, should we not also ask our allies in Tankdramon's Clan to assist? Would not one trained in the Old Ways and one trained in the New be the perfect team to send?"

At this, the entire clan, save for the female, the Prince, and the Elder, whispered softly amongthemselves. Never had this type of recoinassance been done, and one of the young newcomer's to the Clan was offering something new? The Elder silenced the Clan with a wave of his hand. He stood, and spoke with an authority many Human world leaders would be jealous of.

"My children. I have listened to all opinions. I have decided that the methods offered by our beautiful Alia and young friend from the Beta division. My decision is this. We will send one volunteer to Tankdramon-Sama's Clan with a letter stating our stance on this. That volunteer will travel to the Human world after. There, you are to find a suitable Human to train with, much like the Royal Knight Gallantmon-Sama and his Human Tamer. If Tankdramon-Sama offers a volunteer as well, thank him kindly for me. Now, do we have any volunteers?"

The village was silent for a minute or two, then Alia raised her hand. As the Prince eyed her closely, she spoke, her angelic voice once more soothing the village.

"Elder Hisyaryumon-Sama. I would like to volunteer for this mission."

Hisyaryumon gazed intently at her, then spoke. His son sighed sadly.

"Young Alia. I grant you your request. Far too long have you been away from the field of battle. This shall be a duel mission for you, bringing you back into shape, as well as helping the Humans. Take this scroll and be safe on your journey, my daughter."

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Elsewhere, Digital World, Coordinates SHT-5548

Tankdramon looked out over his squadrons. They had had the exact same idea as Hisyaryumon's Clan. Tankdramon spoke out to his troops, who stood at attention like the true soldiers they were.

"Alright, Troops! The mission is simple. Meet up with Hisyaryumon-Sama's Clan and deliver this letter stating our plan. I know that he will be more than willing to lend us one of his Clansmen to aide our cause. I need one volunteer for this mission. Any takers?"

As several members of the Delta Squadron raised their weapons, Tankdramon's own son spoke above the crowds.

"General Tankdramon, my Father!"

The entire Clan grew silent as the heir to the throne spoke.

" I would like to take this mission for myself, Sir. This is the perfect opportunity for me to get some extra training in for the battle, should it progress to our world."

Everyone knew that the Prince Commandramon was going for a second reason, to see the one he loved. Tankdramon spoke once again, this time it was directed at his son.

"Ericks, my son. I am aware that your girlfriend is a member of Hisyaryumon-Sama's Clan. Therefore, as you have kept your word about not leaving through the past summer, I will grant you this mission. Do not fail me, Son."

He handed the letter to his son, sending a Captain-Class Sealsdramon with him. The Sealsdramon's mission was to aide Ericks untill such a time as the Prince declared otherwise, or left for the Human world, whichever came first.

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Earth. Santa Maria hospital, Los Angeles Callifornia, USA

Amy and Hotaru were at Takuya's side in ICU. Vega had gone to get drinks for the girls, and the silver-haired boy's life-support was beeping softly in time to his pulse. Hotaru felt like something was watching, but she figured it was the usual Hospital jitters.

"Amy-Chan, isn't there anything we can do?" she asked, tears in her eyes.

"I've already called Usagi from the reception desk, Hotaru-Chan. There's nothing we can do except wait for some change."

No sooner had she finished speaking than the wall opposite them exploded inward, not a single brick harming anyone. However, in the midst of the rubble and dust stood a green-haired man that Amy thought looked too familiar.

"Malachite?! But....you should be dead!"

The man pulled his hair out of his face as he spoke, a holier-than-thou attitude ringing in it.

"I believe you have me mistaken for someone else, Miss."

He wore an evil grin. His outfit was an elaborate design, consisting mainly of violet and white. The scarf that hung around his shoulders had a diamond pattern running its length, and his gloves extended up to his mid-bicep. The sigils tattooed on the corners of his eyes made him seem like a mage, and when he spoke again, it was at Takuya's unconscious body. The voice seeped with venom.

"So this is what's become of you. This time, Haseo, you will be mine."

He drew a long blade, reminiscent of a rapier with a gilded hilt, and he ran the tip along Takuya's exposed left arm, drawing blood.

"You see? Even you are human after all, Mr. Terror of Death."

Amy stared in confusion as Hotaru pulled herself out of the rubble. Vega came back at this god-awful time and saw the man standing over Takuya. Vega dropped the 20 ounce bottles of pop and charged.

"What the hell do you think you're doing? Get awayform him!"

The man simply swung out his leg, knocking Vega into Amy, sending them both to the floor.

"Silence! If you want Haseo to survive, you will leave him in my hands."

He picked up Takuya, disconnecting him from the life-support and blood-IV. Hotaru screamed and demanded the man stoip.

"Stiop? Why should I? I'm getting revenge on him by forcing him to work forme." he said as he walked back towards the hole.

Many people below were screaming as they saw a man semmingly walk on thin air as Vega shouted at him.

"Who the hell are you?"

Vega struggled to his feet as the kidnapper spoke.

"You can call me Sakaki. 'Lord Sakaki', if you please."

With that, Sakaki vanished, leaving the three of them stranded and confused. Amy tried tracking him, but he was already out of range.

"This is not good." She said as Hotaru began crying. Vega nodded in agreement.

"Yeah. Right when we get back Rei's younger brother, he gets kidnapped right out from under our feet. Man, she's gonna kill us."

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Now some action. That was pretty freaky with Vega getting stomped by a single boot to the face. I wonder how the next chapter will workout, eh?

Miyako: WHAT?!?! No!

Vega: I'm sorry, Rei. He was too strong.

Rika: Woah! Two new Digimon just showed up outta nowhere!

Renamon: Rika, I know her!

Rika: Say what?!

Kaoru: DAMNIT!! What do you mean they called off the search?!

Xin: Hey, don't kill the messenger. I'm just telling you what I heard from my friend Kazuma.

Yusuke: Finally some action! Come on, freak! SPIRIT GUN!!

Takuya: Wha-? Wh-where am I?

Sakaki: So you have awoken, Haseo. Now, you will become my slave!

Takuya: No way! AAAAUUUGH!!!

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Next time: Alia and Ericks Arrive! The New Tamers!

Don't miss it!

Miyako: I'll do it, for Takuya-Kun!

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Demashita! Powerpuff Girls ZX : Gone in a Flash! Takuya Kidnapped!

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The next day, Takuya was absent from school. Miyako was concerned since the silver-haired boy had never missed a day before. When she raised her hand after Kuran-Sensei announced that Takuya was absent, he spoke before she could.

"Gotokuji-San, if you're about to ask why Shimabura is abset, his grandfather called from the hospital. It appears that Takuya had some heart problems that required immediate hospitalization. You are free to visit him after class."

The blonde nodded silently. She'd been sure she'd seen him take his medication, but she knew that he'd been hospitalized before during the summer, when he'd called her to apologize for missing her birthday party. She went through the day worried about her boyfriend, unsure if he was alive.

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Meanwhile, Takuya was being visited by an old friend of his, Xin Khun-Zhao. The boy was born and raised Japanese, but had been named by his Korean babysitter. Xin had brought Takuya some interesting news.

"It's true, Takuya. I was offered a spot in the American exhibition circuit, but I turned them down."

Takuya looked at his friend like the kid had gone insane. Turning down a spot on any foreign exhiition team in the region's Kendo Team was almost like saying one was commiting Seppuku. The silver-haired boy voiced his complaint, but Xin wouldn't listen.

"Look Takuya. I told them I wasn't going because you were a better choice. Even with your heart condition, you still kick my ass in kendo, and all you ever use is that bokken of yours. The Elders agreed, and they said that once you're feeling better, you are gonna fly to America on a small private plane."

The two of them chatted about it until the nurse came in to change the bandages around Takuya's chest. He asked if Xin could stay longer, and the nurse, who just happened to be oe of their sparring partners, agreed, but only if he remained quiet through the changing. When teh bandages were removed, Xin saw the cause of Takuya's heart problem. The sickly boy had a large hole in his chest that went completely through, and Takuya was not all too happy about the way he'd gotten the wound that refused to heal.

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*FLASHBACK*

A younger version of Takuya stood quietly at the edge of a forest, tears flowing down his face. His parents' corpses lay before him, and he knew that the wounds were not caused by a human or aimal of Earth. When he turned around, he was met with a barbed iron lance that tore a hole right through his chest. The wound tore out a chunk of his right lung as well as a piece of his heart which ended as a part of a curse. The wound would never close unless he found true love that was strong enough to reshape his life. He screamed in pure unfiltered pain and grief. He knew that the demon had let him live, but as to why, he knew not.

Five months later, an orphanage in Shinjuku. A silver-haired boy stands before a raven haired teenage girl in a priestess' garb. He senses a secret with this girl, but can't figure it out. His shirt being unbuttoned, the hole in his chest is clearly visible. The girl senses a demonic curse upon the boy, adopts him into her family. He begins practicing swordsmanship, kendo. Creates a unique style of street fighting, dubs it 'ShadowFlame Style'.

Three weeks later, Hikawa Shrine. The silver-haired boy lays asleep on a small couch, his shirt removed. The Miko chants a prayer as Sacred Flames of the Houou fil the wound, cleasing the demonic plague. The Miko ends her prayer, the hole remains. the boy's body begins to shiver in fear, yet he sleeps still. Two ravens watch overhead, their glassy eyes keeping close watch on the boy.

One week later, the boy meets a girl with blonde hair up in two curly pigtails and a blue miniskirt. She introduces herself, and out of instinct, the boy takes a defensive stance. His shirt is opened, wound revealed. The girl falls madly in love with him over the next two months. They enter school, find they have the same classes all year. He meets her two friends, does not show his wound, nor does the blonde speak of it.

Three years later, the boy rests in bed at Hikawa Shrine. His eyes are glued to a tv, watching a large beast that resembles an egyptian pharoah die in battle. He cheers for the Miko, thanking the fire demon who saves her. The boy praises the gods for a younger sibling.

Seven months pass, his skill with a sword increases to legendary levels. Fire demon Hiei finds the boy to have an intersting status, begins teaching the boy 'Blazing Sword of the Overlord' style.

Two and a half years pass, The boy becomes blessed with White Light, transforms into a Fighting Love Science Legend, Lunar Blade. He incorporates 'Blazing Sword' style into his Senshi moves. His weapon is a pair of blades, resembling his character's weapon in the online game 'The WORLD'.

Six months pass. He, along with the Powerpuff Girls Z, defeat the ancient evil known as 'Kare'. (That's HIM to you Original PPG fans). White light leaves him, helping to seal Kare in space. Returns to school, begins to date the blonde. Love grows, his wound seems to look like teh inner edge has grown new skin.

One week passes. Seto Kaiba approaches him ad his childhood friend Xin with a buisiness offer. The boys jump at the chance. They build a prototype of a Duel Disk that Kaiba wishes to use in his newly opened Duel Academy in the South Sea. Prototype rests at Prof. Utonium Kitazawa's lab in Tokyo.

Two weeks pass. Boy reveals his identity as Lunar Blade to his girlfriend and her friends, who turn out to be the Powerpuff Girls Z. Two days pass and his body collapses due to strain of not having a physical heart. Awakes to Xin's face.

*END FLASHBACK*

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Takuya nods as he remembers his life up till this point, taking comfort that the first girl to like him other than his elder sister has fallen in love with him.

After the nurse left, Xin bade Takuya a farewell and left. The silver-haired boy didn't even have time to lay dwon when a short male with spiky black hair, a thick white headband, a black gi, and a katana appeared before him. His right arm was bandaged up beyond the elbow. He eyed the wounded boy like he was eyeing the spoils of war.

"So are you ready for your final lesson before going to America, Kid?"

Takuya sat up, the hole in his chest revealing itself as the blanket fell to his waist. He winced, but only due to the cold.

"Hiei-Sensei, I want to see One-Sama and Cammy-Chan first. I want to hear their opinions on this."

Hiei nodded. He vanished, and minutes later, Miyako walked into the room with Momoko and Kaoru. Before the blonde could even warn her boyfriend, Kaoru took a seat next to him, taking his hand. She spoke so softly that he had to strain to hear her voice.

"Shimabura-Sempai....are you gonna be alright?"

He had pulled teh blanket up far enough to hide the hole, and he had decided before teh girls had even shown that he was going to tell Momoko and Kouru about it. He sighed as he spoke to the girls, his voice sounding a bit raspy due to the morphine that was keeping his physical pain at a minimum.

"Kaoru-Chan, Momoko-Chan, there's somethings I need to tell you. First, I got offered a spot on teh American Exhibition Circuit. I leave a week after I get out of here."

All three girls smiled and cogratulated him. Miyako noticed him playing at the spot over his hole, and she spoke up.

"Are you going to finally tell them, Ta-Kun?"

"Miyako, do you know something we don't?" Kaoru asked.

The blonde gave no response beside blushing. Once he had their attention, Takuya spoke gently.

"The second thing I want to tell you is what my 'heart condition' really is."

He told them to brace themselves, and once they said that they had, he let the blanket slide down, revealing the hole in his chest. Momoko nearly screamed, and Kaoru tried to not vomit on the spot. Miyako showed no reaction, until she spotted Takuya's adoptive sisters in the hallway. She waved to them, and Rei Hino wave back, acknowledging her presence.

"Ta-Kun? Your sisters are here."

Takuya nodded and lay back down, leaving the hole exposed. He planned on showing Cammy that day, too, so he figured why bother hiding it? Once the Hino sisters entered, Kaoru blushed thoroughly as she tried to work up the courage to kiss his cheek.

"Rei-One-Sama. wouldn't Kurama-San know more about this?" Takuya asked, pointing to his chest.

The Senshi of Mars shook her head. After explaining that she'd already asked Kurama about it, she told him that she'd spoken with Setsuna Meioh, the Guardian of Time and Senshi of Pluto, about it.

"She told me that when she looked into the future, Takuya, she saw a cure, but only the kiss of true love would provide the cure."

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As the five girls talked with Takuya, Xin made his way to lab ran by Professor Utonium Kitazawa. When the Korean-Japanese hybrid entered, he saw what appeared to be a new model of duel disk on the table, but it was opened, and half of the circuits were melted. The scent of fried wiring and burnt plasticized metal filled the room.

"Oh brother! What the hell happened to my prototype? It was almost finished, too!" He cried, his face actually showing dissappointment.

The Professor entered from the next room, looking a bit burnt himself. There were some burn holes in his lab coat, too.His short black hair was dissheveled, and his mocha-brown eyes had a guilty look to them.

"I apoogize, Xin. That was my fault. I couldn't resist seeing the internal workings of the thing, and I think when I opened it I must have crossed some of the electrical currents."

Xin sighed. He had never been one to be angry for long, and he simply quoted an old American movie.

"Never cross the streams, Utonium-Hakase. Oh well. At least Kaiba-Oyadama doesn't expect it one for another month. I'll have Takuya help me rebuild it before he gets on the plane tomorrow."

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The next day, overseas in America where two of Rei's friends. One was a young woman about Rei's age with short marine-blue hair. She wore a simple black cocktail dress that reached halfway down her thighs, sapphire blue high-heels, and a blue ribbon in her hair, slightly off center. The other was a shorter girl who looked about the same age as Miyako Gotokuji. Her deep violet hair was pulle into a low ponytail that was tied witha violet scrunchie. She wore a violet gown with sequins, black open-toed sandals, and a neck pendant-choker that had the planetary symbol for Saturn engraved on it. They were sitting on a bench waiting for one more person. Hotaru Tomoe gazed up at her friend.

"Amy-Chan, when is he getting here?"

Amy Mizuno blushed slightly. Her boyfriend, Vega Hunter, was running a bit late. When he finally did come bursting through the door, Amy noticed his jet black hair was a bit dissheveled. She teased it a bit as she spoke.

"Vega-Kun, this was a casual thing. Why do you look so rugged?"

His charcoal eyes seeme a bit pensive as he glared back out the door.

"Some lowlife decided to call me a monkey. I 'tutored' him in why that was a bad idea. That's all."

As Amy giggled, Hotaru glanced up at the clock. She had heard from Setsuna that a young boy around Mokuba Kaiba's age was going to partake in the Exhibition, and she wondered how long it would be until she met him.

'I hope he's cute.' She thought.

Vega took a look at his watch and frowned. The plane that carried their visitor was running a bit late. He'd had a bit of experience with planes before, but an hour late was more than should've been. As he opened his mouth to complain, the TV above their heads had a news break.

"Ladies and Gentlemen, we have some tragic news. A Boeing BBJ from Tokyo bound for Los Angeles California ha crashed on Santa Catalina Island, approximately five miles north-west of Avalon. At this time, it is unknown if there were any survivors. Foul play is not suspected. What we do know is that the private jet was in use by a Japanese swordsmanship team that had earned a place at the International Kendo Tournament that is scheduled to be held in two months near Wichita Kansas. CNN wil keep you updated as the story unfolds."

Amy and Hotaru were pale, as though they had just witnessed Usagi Tsukino - Sailor Moon - being executed before their eyes.

"Amy-Chan! Wasn't that the plane that Shimabara-Senpai was on?" Hotaru asked, on the verge of tears.

Amy nodded. They had been in America celebrating the three year aniversary of Vega and Amy being together, and Vega had boughten a diamond ring. He was planning on popping the question But for now, he sent his fist into the brick wall leading into the hallway.

"DAMNIT! I'm going to go see if the see if there's any survivors. You can join me if ya want, but I'm going now."

Vega pulled out his D-Scanner and held up his hand as a data ring appeared around it, running his D-Scanner across it.

"Execute: Spirit Evolution! Arbormon!"

Standing before them now was the Legendary Warrior of Wood. He ran out the door andactually skated across teh water, heading for Santa Catalina. When he arrived, he saw the flaming wreck of a plane. He reverted back to his human form and began searching for any survivors. Shortly after he started looking, he heard a very familiar femare voice calling to him from the skies.

"Vega-Kun! I found a survivor! Come quick!"

Vega ran towards Sailor Mercury and saw her and Sailor Saturn looking over the badly burnt body of a Japanese boy with silver hair and a hole in his chest. Vega looked a bit skeptical at the boy's chances of survival.

"With a hole like that, he won't make it to the hospital." he said matter-of-factly.

Mercury shook her head. She knew this from Rei's shrine.

"No, Vega-Kun. I know this boy. It's Rei's adopted brother. That hole is a demon's curse that even Houou was unable to fully purify, let alone close up. Come on, we have to get him to the hospital. If the phones weren't down, I'd call Rei, but..."

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Meanwhile, at the Hikawa shrine in Tokyo, Rei sat trying to comfort two girls. One was her younger sister, Cammy. The other was a girl about a year older than Cammy with blonde hair up in short pigtails. This particular blue-eyed blonde had arrived at the shrine just minutes after the news about the plane reached Japan. Her tears were staining the blue vest with a gold 'P' embroidered on the left side, and her oversized bubble wand lay off to the side. The news of the plane crash had meant that her boyfriend was dead, and Rolling Bubbles could not contain her greif.

"Why? Why was he taken away? He...he promised he would come home safely, desu-wa!"

Rei could not find words to comfort the girl, and Hiei, who was looking on from the trees actually felt a twinge of sorrow. He'd fought with Miyako's boyfriend numerous times, and had thought of him as a worthy sparring partner. The fire-demon simpy frowned.

'Houou-Sama. I have a feeling the boy is alive, but also a dread of a coming evil who's power would rival, if not surpass, that of Ghidorah.'

'Hiei, you may be right. I have the same dread premonition. It seems to come from the boy as well. I will inform Rei once young Cammy and her friend have heard confirmation.'

That was the end of the conversation. Hiei vanished into the city to find Kurama and the others while Rei took a look at the TV.It had been an hour since the initial news break,and now the SakuraTV was giving an update. However, the spokesman was a bit familiar to Rei. There was no mistaking his unique features.

"Ladies and Gentlemen, this is Guest Host Morpheus with an update in the plane crash incident."

The three girls all listened quietly. Miyako couldn't help but fear the worst. However, Morpheus' update gave her a sense of hope.

"There has been a turn of events in teh incident that has given many here a new hope. There have been survivors found. Two in fact. One was the Assistant Coach and local shop owner Ichijo Hayabusa. The second has not been identifed, due to his ID being destroyed in the crash. The only distinct features about this boy is that he is alive, even though he was found with a fist-sized hole in his chest right where his heart should be. It appears to be an old wound, and there are traces of burns around the edges. He also has silver hair and matching eyes. We will keep you updated. To the families of those unfortunate ones, all of us at Sakura TV, myself included, send our sympathy and condolences. To the family of the unidentified boy, we pray that he recovers fully and returns soon."

Morpheus' eyes, as green as they were, seemed to be extremely sad, as if he himself was feeling the pain of the dead. Cammy was in utter shock, and Rei couldn't believe her own ears. Miyako voiced what Rei and Houou were both thinking, though her voice was nothing more than a soft whisper.

"Alive? Takuya-Kun is alive? I...I don't believe it. Rei-San, I'm going to go to Utonium-Hakase's lab. Thank you for comforting me."

She bowed politely and flew off. Rei and Cammy stood there in utter disbelief. They had believed just as strongly as Miyako had that Takuya was dead.

"Ne-San? Do you think that Morpheus knows that the unidentified boy is really our Takuya-Ni-San?"

Rei didn't answer.

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Prof. Utoonium and his son Ken were both staring at the tv in disbelief. A boy with a hole where his heart should be, and still living? This was a physical impossibility. Even Peach agreed to it.

"Hakase! Can he really be alive, da-wan?"

"I don't know, Peach. It shouldn't be possible, but I think that what we've learned with the Girls prooves that science can''t explain everything."

"Papa, I mean, Hakase. Shouldn't we offer a prayer of thanks for the two survivors? It only seems right." Ken said, holding Peach close to him.

Before teh Professor had time to answer, Miyako came bursting in, still dressed in her Powerpuff Z attire.

"Utonium-Hakase! Did you hear? He's allive! Takuya-Kun is alive!!"

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Digital World, Coordinates HNR-1283, Samurai Digimon village

A small group of Ryudamon sat in a conference with their elder and his only son. The son was wearing silver armor with red trim as opposed to the usual black with gold trim. He was the first to speak, and his clan listened intently.

"My friends, loyal companions of my ailing Father, I have forseen in a dream that an enemy from the Human world is arising. If this opponent were to find his way to our world, all that would occur would be a repeat of three years ago. I beseech thee, for ideas on how to better offer our assistance to the Humans in this time of trial."

A female spoke softly, her angelic voice bringing solace to those wounded in the recent clan war. Her armor was a soft sky blue with a white trim.Upon her chest was the image of a water bubble, the sign of her Clan.

"My Prince, I have a humble suggestion. If we were to send out a trusted clansman to offer allegience to the Humans,that might be enough to get them prepared for the evil that looms ahead."

As she finished speaking, she turned her face downward, blushing greatly. It was no secret among the clan that she had a true love for the Prince, which he seemed unaware of. However, as he spoke, this was found not to be the case.

"Alia, my childhood love. I am in agreement with this. And now, friends. Anyone have any other ideas?"

A Ryudamon with an eyepatch spoke up, his deep voice was like that of a philosopher.

"M'Lord. If we send one of our clansmen to the Humans, should we not also ask our allies in Tankdramon's Clan to assist? Would not one trained in the Old Ways and one trained in the New be the perfect team to send?"

At this, the entire clan, save for the female, the Prince, and the Elder, whispered softly amongthemselves. Never had this type of recoinassance been done, and one of the young newcomer's to the Clan was offering something new? The Elder silenced the Clan with a wave of his hand. He stood, and spoke with an authority many Human world leaders would be jealous of.

"My children. I have listened to all opinions. I have decided that the methods offered by our beautiful Alia and young friend from the Beta division. My decision is this. We will send one volunteer to Tankdramon-Sama's Clan with a letter stating our stance on this. That volunteer will travel to the Human world after. There, you are to find a suitable Human to train with, much like the Royal Knight Gallantmon-Sama and his Human Tamer. If Tankdramon-Sama offers a volunteer as well, thank him kindly for me. Now, do we have any volunteers?"

The village was silent for a minute or two, then Alia raised her hand. As the Prince eyed her closely, she spoke, her angelic voice once more soothing the village.

"Elder Hisyaryumon-Sama. I would like to volunteer for this mission."

Hisyaryumon gazed intently at her, then spoke. His son sighed sadly.

"Young Alia. I grant you your request. Far too long have you been away from the field of battle. This shall be a duel mission for you, bringing you back into shape, as well as helping the Humans. Take this scroll and be safe on your journey, my daughter."

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Elsewhere, Digital World, Coordinates SHT-5548

Tankdramon looked out over his squadrons. They had had the exact same idea as Hisyaryumon's Clan. Tankdramon spoke out to his troops, who stood at attention like the true soldiers they were.

"Alright, Troops! The mission is simple. Meet up with Hisyaryumon-Sama's Clan and deliver this letter stating our plan. I know that he will be more than willing to lend us one of his Clansmen to aide our cause. I need one volunteer for this mission. Any takers?"

As several members of the Delta Squadron raised their weapons, Tankdramon's own son spoke above the crowds.

"General Tankdramon, my Father!"

The entire Clan grew silent as the heir to the throne spoke.

" I would like to take this mission for myself, Sir. This is the perfect opportunity for me to get some extra training in for the battle, should it progress to our world."

Everyone knew that the Prince Commandramon was going for a second reason, to see the one he loved. Tankdramon spoke once again, this time it was directed at his son.

"Ericks, my son. I am aware that your girlfriend is a member of Hisyaryumon-Sama's Clan. Therefore, as you have kept your word about not leaving through the past summer, I will grant you this mission. Do not fail me, Son."

He handed the letter to his son, sending a Captain-Class Sealsdramon with him. The Sealsdramon's mission was to aide Ericks untill such a time as the Prince declared otherwise, or left for the Human world, whichever came first.

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Earth. Santa Maria hospital, Los Angeles Callifornia, USA

Amy and Hotaru were at Takuya's side in ICU. Vega had gone to get drinks for the girls, and the silver-haired boy's life-support was beeping softly in time to his pulse. Hotaru felt like something was watching, but she figured it was the usual Hospital jitters.

"Amy-Chan, isn't there anything we can do?" she asked, tears in her eyes.

"I've already called Usagi from the reception desk, Hotaru-Chan. There's nothing we can do except wait for some change."

No sooner had she finished speaking than the wall opposite them exploded inward, not a single brick harming anyone. However, in the midst of the rubble and dust stood a green-haired man that Amy thought looked too familiar.

"Malachite?! But....you should be dead!"

The man pulled his hair out of his face as he spoke, a holier-than-thou attitude ringing in it.

"I believe you have me mistaken for someone else, Miss."

He wore an evil grin. His outfit was an elaborate design, consisting mainly of violet and white. The scarf that hung around his shoulders had a diamond pattern running its length, and his gloves extended up to his mid-bicep. The sigils tattooed on the corners of his eyes made him seem like a mage, and when he spoke again, it was at Takuya's unconscious body. The voice seeped with venom.

"So this is what's become of you. This time, Haseo, you will be mine."

He drew a long blade, reminiscent of a rapier with a gilded hilt, and he ran the tip along Takuya's exposed left arm, drawing blood.

"You see? Even you are human after all, Mr. Terror of Death."

Amy stared in confusion as Hotaru pulled herself out of the rubble. Vega came back at this god-awful time and saw the man standing over Takuya. Vega dropped the 20 ounce bottles of pop and charged.

"What the hell do you think you're doing? Get awayform him!"

The man simply swung out his leg, knocking Vega into Amy, sending them both to the floor.

"Silence! If you want Haseo to survive, you will leave him in my hands."

He picked up Takuya, disconnecting him from the life-support and blood-IV. Hotaru screamed and demanded the man stoip.

"Stiop? Why should I? I'm getting revenge on him by forcing him to work forme." he said as he walked back towards the hole.

Many people below were screaming as they saw a man semmingly walk on thin air as Vega shouted at him.

"Who the hell are you?"

Vega struggled to his feet as the kidnapper spoke.

"You can call me Sakaki. 'Lord Sakaki', if you please."

With that, Sakaki vanished, leaving the three of them stranded and confused. Amy tried tracking him, but he was already out of range.

"This is not good." She said as Hotaru began crying. Vega nodded in agreement.

"Yeah. Right when we get back Rei's younger brother, he gets kidnapped right out from under our feet. Man, she's gonna kill us."

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Now some action. That was pretty freaky with Vega getting stomped by a single boot to the face. I wonder how the next chapter will workout, eh?

Miyako: WHAT?!?! No!

Vega: I'm sorry, Rei. He was too strong.

Rika: Woah! Two new Digimon just showed up outta nowhere!

Renamon: Rika, I know her!

Rika: Say what?!

Kaoru: DAMNIT!! What do you mean they called off the search?!

Xin: Hey, don't kill the messenger. I'm just telling you what I heard from my friend Kazuma.

Yusuke: Finally some action! Come on, freak! SPIRIT GUN!!

Takuya: Wha-? Wh-where am I?

Sakaki: So you have awoken, Haseo. Now, you will become my slave!

Takuya: No way! AAAAUUUGH!!!

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Next time: Alia and Ericks Arrive! The New Tamers!

Don't miss it!

Miyako: I'll do it, for Takuya-Kun!