Chapter 12 is here! And in this is going to be the last chapter of this fic, but the good guys are not going down without a fight, as they are
going to retrieve the book lest they sold it to someone, like the British Library.
Yeah, yeah, I know. This is an ROD fic, and you're wondering why Digimon came butting in…well, it's a crossover. And this fic is
connected to both of my earlier fics, Koudoutai: The New Enemy (Detective School Q), and Fallen Angel (Digimon). Plus, both
Fallen Angel and The Book of Immortality are side stories to Koudoutai, so the Paper Sisters and the Chosen Children get a fair share of
exposure. And Maggie and Michelle have already displayed their wares, as well as Anita, and Nenene did a good job of protecting the
archeologist and his daughter, and Yumiko Readman herself will show up just about now.
Battle In The CitySutherland. Takeru and Koushiro continues to plummet down to the ground, still 10,000 feet away from the ground. Patamon and
Tentamon still couldn't Digi-volve themselves to either their champion or armor forms, and even their wings were not enough to slow
down their (Takeru and Koushiro) falls. 5,000 feet away, and the two teenagers still continues to fall downwards, and Patamon and
Tentamon still couldn't Digi-volve themselves. Then all of a sudden, Yumiko Readman, who was riding on a giant-sized paper plane,
appeared, and cushioned the teens' fall, saving them. Patamon and Tentamon sighed in relief. Yumiko was amused at the appearance of
Patamon and Tentamon, then checked on Koushiro's wound, which was getting worse. She then went down and brought him to a
nearby hospital. Yumiko and Takeru then went to Leny, where the other Zodiac members were wrecking havoc.
At Leny, Menteith, south of Scotland, Rapidmon arrived earlier and aided the military in fending off the three Zodiac members,
Mizugameza, Sasoriza, and Ohitsujiza. Even their three battle robots were having a hard time as Rapidmon used his speed to evade their
attacks. To-Rasu arrived and joined the fight, and activated his Final Vent. Magnu-Giga appeared and is poised to fire his power.
"Everyone, seek cover!" Rapidmon shouted, realizing what would happen next. But before the soldiers could react, To-Rasu fired away,
and everyone were killed, except for Rapidmon, who reverted back to Terriermon. At that point, Otomeza called them through their
codecs, telling them that she has the book and is heading towards Aberdeen. The four Zodiacs then entered the yellow square and
disappeared, leaving a wounded Terriermon. The rest of the military soldiers arrived, and assisted Terriermon and took him to a nearby
hospital along with the wounded civilians.
At Aberdeen, Otomeza was waiting for To-Rasu and the others to arrive. She still has the book, which was still locked inside a special
vault-like lock. She was curious as to why the British Library were eager to get their hands on such a simple book that was digged up
from a tomb in Egypt which was laid there for centuries. Nevertheless she didn't question the British Library's motives as long as they
were being paid, which is fine with her. It was then that the rest of the Zodiac members appeared, and Otomeza noticed that Iteza and
Uoza were not there. Sasoriza told her that Iteza was killed by Angewomon, while To-Rasu said that Uoza has deserted the Zodiac, and
that they'll have to relocate their base after this mission.
To-Rasu then brought out a laptop, which Ohitsujiza looted from a computer shop, and used his codec to tell the Digimon Emperor that
all is well. As the Digimon Emperor activated the Digital Gate, the Zodiac were ready to enter, but all of the sudden, Angewomon (with
Hikari), Garudamon (with Sora), Angemon (with Takeru), and Yumiko, all appeared, and told them that they won't get away. Yumiko
used her papers to keep the Zodiac away from the laptop. Otomeza dropped the book as shards of papers struck her face. The rest
summoned their battle robots to keep the Digimons at bay. They didn't notice that Junior used his phasing ability to plant a small, remote
controlled bomb at the bottom of the book. He then entered the Digital Gate and waited for the Zodiac to enter, and then secretly follow
them to where they were heading. Otomeza summoned Siren and activated the Silent Vent. At that moment, Yumiko and the Digimons
temporarily lost their powers, and the Zodiac used the opportunity to escape to the Digital world. Before Yumiko could go near the
laptop, it exploded. Yumiko was angered that the Zodiac have gotten what they came for: The book that the archeologist gave her for
safe keeping. She was also angered at the damage the Zodiac left on Scotland.
At the British Library, London, the Zodiac handed over the book to Carpenter. Carpenter noticed that there were five of them now when
the last time he saw them, they were seven. To-Rasu explained that one was killed in action due to the interference of the Digimons and
some paper-wielding women, and that the other one deserted them. As Carpenter handed the book of to one of the scientist, the scientist
began to open the book, and then used advance technologies to decipher the book. The scientist then confirmed that the book has indeed
have secrets to achieve immortality. Carpenter smiled, as he was right all along that the book has all the answers he needed to prolong his
life. But then Junior appeared and said, "A book of immortality, eh?". Carpenter was a bit surprised, but said, "Ah, Junior. Nice to see
you again. You came to rejoin us? ". "No. I can't believe you hired a group of Japanese criminals to get a book by resorting to
kidnapping and murder. But then I won't let you basked in on your glory." Junior hissed, and raised his hand, revealing it as a remote
control. The Zodiac realized this and shielded Carpenter as Junior activated the bomb, and the book and the equipment that is studying
the book exploded. Several scientists were killed and injured. Junior escaped through the Digital gate via the laptop, which also
exploded. But other than the equipments that were wrecked, the British Library base was intact.
Mizugameza playfully said, "Well, mission failed. Guess we should be going then.". Otomeza was silent, realizing that Mizugameza was
right, that the book was destroyed, and they couldn't be paid. But Carpenter stopped them and said, "Now, now. There are other ways
for me to achieve everlasting life. The book may be gone, but I have other means of finding an answer. Don't feel down. Even though the
mission failed, it was due to Junior, not you. And after displaying your power not only to Dan Detective School, but also to Scotland, I'm
still going to pay you for a job well done.". And so the Zodiac were paid handsomely, and left for Japan via the Digital gate, again through
a laptop that Ohitsujiza looted from a computer shop in Scotland (man, how does he ever carry two laptops in such a short notice?) .
At Scotland, Yumiko visited the wounded Digimons and the Chosen Children, who were transferred to Inverlochy Castle General
Hospital. Yamato, Mimi, Koushiro, Mimi, Palmon, Gabumon, Terriermon, Maggie, Michelle, and Anita were confined in a special ward
so all of them can chat while recovering. They were told by Junior that the British Library were indeed the ones who hired the Zodiac in
kidnapping the archeologist's daughter to blackmail him to hand over the book. Yumiko and Nenene told the Scotland President about
this and the President told her that he'll seek the aid of the United nation in dealing with this, since the United nations were still vocal
against certain activities of the British Library. It took almost two months for the heroes involved to recover from their wounds, and finally
they were discharged.
Later that night, in Japan, Yumiko, Nenene, the three Paper sisters, and the Chosen Children were shocked to learn that the archeologist
and his wife and child were found murdered, their lower-half bodies were discovered, their upper bodies were missing, indicating that
they were chopped up. Takeru told them that he suspected that the Zodiac were behind this.
Indeed Takeru was right. Three days after Walkers were reunited, They were asleep in their beds, when Mizugameza appeared via the
yellow square that his card deck used (it now has a special device that is similar to activating the Digital Gate). He then summoned
Venosnaker and had it chomped the upper bodies of the sleeping Walkers. Mizugameza left, savoring the bloodied appearance of what's
left of the Walkers. Two months later, the stench of the decomposing bodies leaked out of their residence, prompting the police to
investigate, and discovered the gruesome murder.
And a week later, the heroes were somewhat outraged when in the end of the investigation, the British Library came out clean, cleared of
the charges hurled against them by the Scotland government. The President of Scotland was dismayed that the British Library escaped
prosecution despite evidences and witnesses.
Back in Japan, the Zodiac relocated their base following the no-show appearance by Uoza, giving them reason to find a new base of
operation, and told was told by To-Rasu to find Uoza, dead or alive.
The End...for nowR.O.D. ending song
Moments In The Sun by Kazami with HOME GROWN
taisetsu ni shiteita mono ha
itsumo koboreochite yuku
demo kimi to no omoide dake ha
kono mune no oku ni tsuyokuaru
suzushiku natte kita umi
hashaideta futari no kage
kimi no sukoshi yake sugita hada to
shizunde iku yuuhi ni toketa
kono te wo zutto hanasanai mama
otona ni natte iketara ii no ni
hizashi no naka de oikaketa
kimi no sugata sagashite
koi ga owaru yokanshite
yorisotta yone
sukina kimochi ha itsudemo
setsuna sa tsurete shimau kedo
dakedo kimi ga ita bun dake
mae yori yasashiku naretan da
kimi ga nokoshita kabe no rakugaki
tokidoki yubi de nazotte miruyo
hizashi no naka de mitsuketa
futari no basho oboeteru?
ima ni mo kikoeteki souna ano waraigoe
saigo no yoru ha otagaini tada
damatta mama de senaka awaseta
hizashi no naka de oikaketa
kimi no sugata sagashite
koi ga owaru yokanshite
yorisotta yone
hizashi no naka de mitsuketa
futari no basho oboeteru?
ima ni mo kikoeteki souna ano waraigoe
futari dake no natsu no owari
oboete iru yo
Ahhh…finished at last. Not quite the ending you expected, huh? But that's the ending of this fic. And the good guys are now more vigilant
than ever.
Thanks for taking time in reading this fic. Thanks to JyouraKoumi for taking his time in reading this fic, even though this fic is for Read or
Die readers.
Thanks. I really appreciate it.
And now, my next stop would be CLAMP School, as the Koudoutai side stories fics continues, and then back to Detective School Q,
with two remaining side stories and after that, the sequel to Koudoutai: The New Enemy, as the remaining Zodiac members will make
their debuts, as well as the DDS students, and the Chosen Childrenm will resume their detective schooling.
Reviews are welcome. No flames please.