Chapter 18: Our Memories (HM) 21 HM

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DateIt sounds like its started.

RyujiSorry about this, Matayoshi...

DateDon't worry about him. He knows what he's doing.

DateHe said "I'll gladly do it if it means I can go out with a bang before I retire." We'll owe him a few rounds of drinks when this is all over.

RyujiOh...

Lab Defense CaptainIt's chaos up there. Go and help. I'll handle things here!

Lab Defense TrooperYes, sir!

Lab Defense TrooperThis is all I need. I just hope that Bakemon doesn't show up.

DateHey.

Lab Defense TrooperArgh! A monster?!

DateWho are you calling a monster?! I don't care if you are Defense Force, I'll still arrest you!

FeiKnocking out a Defense Trooper in one blow.. I'd say that's pretty monstrous.

DateMachine secured! Get to work!

ChitoseWhat the hell is all this?!

FeiI didn't think it'd be easy to hack, but this...

RyujiI can't get my head around it.

DateAre you all right there?

ChitoseI've never seen programming this complicated.

ChitoseWe need to send multiple people from one machine. It's not impossible, but we're a bit shorthanded.

Player...

DateHey, someone's coming.

RyujiThey're...

FeiThe EDEN hackers!

Lively HackerFei! We feel so left out! Why wouldn't you let the other teams in on something this interesting?!

Pumped Zaxon HackerYeah! The future of EDEN is riding on this! We'll lend a hand!

Urbane Demon HackerYou're gonna take out that monster, right? Don't let Zaxon and Hudie have all the fun.

FeiWhy are you doing this?

Player...!

Masked ManI...I was just passing by.

Player...

PlayerYu?

Masked Passerby ManWhat are you talking about?

Masked Passerby ManI just heard that a strange monster's running riot in our cyberspace, so I got people together to help.

Masked Passerby ManIt looks like you're having some trouble with your hacking. I'm happy to lend a hand.

PlayerYou're Yu, aren't you?

Masked Passerby YuI...I don't know what you're talking about.

PlayerYou're Yu. I know it!

Masked Passerby YuErm...

DateWhat's the matter with you?! Take that stupid mask off when you talk to people. It's so rude!

YuErm...

Yu...

Player...

YuI...I was too ashamed to let you see me, so I decided to wear a mask.

Player...

YuBut forget all that. I actually came to apologize.

YuI'm sorry.

Player...

YuI won't ask you to forgive me, but let me make up for everything I've done.

YuYou're going to save your friend now, right? Let me help. That's why I brought everyone.

ChitoseAnd that's a lot of people, not just from Zaxon and the Demons, but from other teams, too.

YuI got to know lots of teams during my time with K.

YuAnd everyone was happy to come together when they heard that EDEN was in danger.

Steam Dealer HackerThe loss of Hudie was a major blow, but we'd be out of a job without EDEN.

Masked Maid HackerYeah. I hate the thought of joining up with Zaxon, but not being able to access EDEN would be a hundred times worse.

Akiba Flannel HackerExactly. EDEN is vital to us. Now's the time for us to put our differences aside and join forces.

YuWe're all outsiders in the real world, but EDEN brought us together.

YuI know we didn't get along, and we may have different aims, but when it comes to getting EDEN back, we're together.

YuI knew they would come if I put out the call.

Ryuji...

ChitoseWow, impressive. Some of them must be strong rivals of yours, Fei?

FeiHmph...

YuI did my best for you. Please accept it.

YuI want to be your friend, and I mean it this time.

Player...

Yu...!

ChitoseWell I'm all for accepting his help, but what about you, Ryuji?

RyujiDo what you want. Player is the leader.

Player...!

WormmonGreat, you've made up with Yu!

Player...

WormmonHuh? Tell Yu? Okay...

Yu...?

WormmonI'm Wormmon. Pleased to meet you.

WormmonI'm actually trying to be the Vanguard!

YuWhat?!

WormmonIt's my dream to be an awesome hacker Digimon!

WormmonSo I'll take over your dream of becoming the legendary Vanguard hacker and protecting EDEN!

YuWhat are you talking about?!

YuWhy would you say that?! The mask made me say it!

WormmonHuh? So it was all a Digimon's fault?

YuNo, some of it was me, but...

WormmonGood! Then I'll be an awesome Vanguard! And people will talk about me for generations to come!

YuPlayer! Please! Make it stop! I feel bad enough as it is. I can't take any more!

PlayerYeah! Vanguard! Why stop there? How about "Dark Legend"?

YuYou know just how to get to me.

ChitoseWhat's going on here?

RyujiJust ignore them.

FeiI'm fine either way, but if you're gonna help, get a move on!

ChitoseOkay, we've secured login access for three people.

RyujiOnly three...

RyujiFei, it has to be me, Chitose and Player.

FeiNo way! I'm responsible for protecting EDEN while Yuuko's away!

FeiWell, that's what I want to say, but I know you're not going to back down on this.

FeiI'll just have to take a step back this time. I also need to stick around for Kamishiro.

RyujiI appreciate that.

ChitoseDon't worry! We'll take out the Eater and return EDEN back to normal!

FeiJust make sure you do.

DateRyu...Ryuji!

DateDon't worry about the guards. Matayoshi and I will hold the fort until you get back.

RyujiSorry to put you through all this.

DateDon't mention it. Just...just make sure you come back in one piece.

DateOr else I'll...keep you under arrest forever!

Everyone?!

ChitoseOh?! Did I hear that right?

ChitoseWas that some kind of strange marriage proposal?!

DateHuh?

DateWhat? No! Of course not! As if!

RyujiWhat's going on here? Did I miss something?

DateJust forget about it!

DateAll I meant was, make sure you save your sister and get out! He's just so stupid, he didn't understand what I meant!

ChitoseHehe, I wonder. Or maybe your true feelings just spilled out?

DateYou're in for it when you get back. You're gonna regret it.

DateAnyway!

DateMatayoshi's put everything on the line to give you this chance. You'd better not waste it.

RyujiOh...

YuLeave the login machine to us. We did a rush job, so we'll need to make some adjustments.

YuI've been thinking ever since what happened...

YuHudie is probably the best place for you.

YuYou've come such a long way since you met them. It actually made me a little jealous.

Player...

YuBut that's the reason I won't give up.

YuAnd it's not just that. This time I'll make sure I'm worthy of standing beside you!

YuSo...

Yu...make sure you come back safe. I have faith in you.

WormmonWow, it's great that everyone's here. It's so inspiring.

WormmonSo? Are you going to log in now?

RyujiI want to, but I'm afraid EDEN will have become a den of Eaters.

RyujiIt's probably completely different from the EDEN we knew.

ChitoseIt's best to be prepared. If there's anything you need to do, now's the time.

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