V-01 [video] | Preparing for Battle

[acceptedburden]

[Kaldur is wearing a new blue jacket he bought during all the parade festivities. His friendly demeanor that you may have grown accustomed to is replaced by a more serious one. This is Kaldur's game face. He has faced difficult odds before, though the circumstances were different, but he knows that now -- before the Beemon arrive -- is the best time to rally together and set about planning.]

As some of us anticipated, the reality of being here is more than just the parades and games we have experienced the past few days. While the welcoming from the Damemon and the Chosen before us was appreciated, it is now time to focus on the matter at hand. I will not repeat what Koushirou has already informed us of but I would like for us to spend these next two days devising a plan and perhaps forming groups that can work together and ensure everyone's safety during the imminent attack.

I know there are others here with experience in combat situations. We are limited in our resources and abilities, but that does not mean we can sit idly by and do nothing. We have been asked to help and I plan to give it as I have said I would. We were told when we arrived that we might have to face challenges like this as proposed Chosen. Why we were chosen and what it means is still left to be seen. However, I believe we can handle this first challenge, but only if we prepare and work together now as opposed to waiting for the attack to happen.

[Kaldur lets that sink in before continuing on.]

We must also consider our missing friends. Taichi may have wandered off, but I have noticed that others are gone as well. Are the two connected or is there something else at work here? We can only find out if we investigate what happened to Taichi. Koushirou and the chosen before us cannot handle this problem alone. I am not sure about the rest of you, but I would like to be with the group to go out and find Taichi. We should establish who is going and who is staying to protect the city. I ask those who are up to it to please step forward. If you do not feel that you can, there are other ways in which you can help and ensure that this attack does not end badly. That can be discussed as well. Either way, our best bet is to work together now and discuss strategy.

[That's probably the most Kaldur has ever said in one sitting. He bows his head as a sort of farewell. And then gestures behind him, it appears he is standing in front of the main Meeting Hall ]

I believe it would be prudent to put the meeting hall to use. We can set it up as a headquarters and since it is at the center of the city we can make it an easily defensible position for those unable to fight or who wish to stay safe. I do not expect everyone to fight, but if you are willing then we can find something for you to do. I am also open to thoughts from others. After all, I am new to this situation as well.

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[scratchitti]

I'm staying behind to help guard the city. No point going out if there's nowhere to come back to, after all.

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[acceptedburden]

Agreed and I believe a greater number should stay with you. To locate and discover what happened to Taichi requires a smaller group of people.

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[for_granite]

[Wow, good, someone's taking charge. She'd already said to Koushirou, so she'll say again here...]

You're...Kaldur, right? [Heard from Gar, where is that kid?] I want to go with you. I'm not all that great, but...if we're gonna need to go to unexplored places, I've got a lotta experience, traveling. And I can hold my own, if we're gonna need to fight too.

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[acceptedburden]

[It's his nature.]

Yes. I suppose I have yet to meet everyone who is here. [Though he had tried to some degree.]

I am sure you have more to offer than you realize. A well-traveled person in an unknown environment can be an asset. I have heard there are dangers out there so it is a possibility that we will have to fight in order to find Taichi.

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[trainsurdragons]

[Hiccup doesn't say anything right away, but the expression on his face is grim. Even Gomamon hasn't piped up with some smart remark. In fact, he's just sitting with his head on Hiccup's shoulder, silent.

Gomamon expects Hiccup to just...keep his mouth shut and cut the feed. He didn't say anything in response to Koushirou's video earlier, so why should he now? But he is completely taken off guard when the viking suddenly blurts.]

I want to help find Taichi too.

E...you what!?

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[acceptedburden]

[Kaldur nods.]

I appreciate the help Hiccup. I do not have a full plan as of yet, but perhaps we can work something out once we have a better idea of who is willing to go.

[daughterofdestiny]

Do you think the Digimon that don't live in the city will be alright in all of this? I mean what if they don't know like we do there's going to be an attack already...or if they do but don't know if we would need help?

[acceptedburden]

A good question. I am not sure how wide Koushirou's broadcast was and he did show it attacking other Digimon populations. Perhaps we should try to warn the other Digimon as well.

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[recollection]

There are others that have been missing...? [She hasn't been aware of that. She'll need to skim through the contact list later on.]

...What could you do if you don't want to fight?

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[acceptedburden]

One of the two Beast Boys has not been seen. There may be others that I do not know of, such as just finding out about Taichi. Although he at least has an explanation.

[He'll have to investigate it later as well. At least he can find Taichi or knows his location.]

Well, the people fighting might need medical care. There is also the Primary Village to evacuate and the digimon there might need taking care of. Others might try to stay in the main meeting hall and provide a more general support in terms of food or just comfort. Keeping everyone safe is the priority.

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[robotfightclub]

Oh good, someone who makes sense. I'm gonna step up, just give me something to fight. I'll do it.

[She would normally have argued about taking orders from a kid, but no one else seems to be stepping up.]

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[acceptedburden]

Well we have a vast swarm of Digimon heading this way. It sounds as though you might be helpful in that regard. Taichi's rescue might also harbor some danger as well, although the danger is less clear. I am sure either way your help would be appreciated.

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[tsunder]

[Well, shit. One kid goes missing and another is taking up the leader position.

Someone is definitely going to get themselves killed here.]

If it'll stop these things, then I'm in. [Not necessarily to protect her new 'home'. Cocoon is still her home and she's not buying this destined to be here crap. But Hope's here, and he needs to be protected.

Lopmon bounces into the camera, completely oblivious to Lightning's inner thoughts.] Aw yeah! AW YEAH! Time for those Beemon to feel the thundaaaaa!!!

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[acceptedburden]

[He is actually kind of used to this.]

I do think it will help. I take it you wish to stay and battle the Beemon then?

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[strengthinkindness]

[She seems a bit unsure, and more than a little scared. But as she looks into the screen, there's also a bit of determination making way through her expression.]

I...I-I don't know how much good I can do...I-I'd...probably get in the way if I went to help look for Taichi. B-but...at the very least, I can...try to help look after things here...in the city...

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[acceptedburden]

I think that would be a great help Fluttershy. We need more than just fighters in this sort of situation. We will need people who can take care of others and keep things in order.

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[makoinfused]

Who else has gone missing? [ Last he knew it was just Taichi. Did he miss something? ]

And you can bet me and Dorumon are going to be defending the city. I may not have a weapon on hand, but this wouldn't be the first time I've had to improvise. Just let me know if there's anything else I can do.

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[acceptedburden]

The other Beast Boy is gone. I am not sure if it is related or something else. Also that is the only one I know, but it might also involve others that I had not met.

A true plan has yet to be devised, I am still getting an idea for who wishes to help and in what way. I could certainly use help in making those plans if you feel you can contribute to the task.

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[atmagecamp]

We'll help with the city.

I've fought before, and I always listen to orders. Well, most of them.

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[acceptedburden]

I knew there were others with fighting experience. I am glad you are willing to help.

[visionaryblend]

[Kids got a good head on his shoulder]

Think I'll volunteer to stay behind and protect the meeting hall. Try and figure out the digivolving thing too.

[acceptedburden]

[Someone has to have one.]

I think that sounds like a good idea. We will need as many people to defend the city as possible from the looks of that swarm.

I hope we can figure it out. It sounds like it will be a good asset to have.

[selfabsorblight]

[A smaller group ment a better chance for Elec Man to stand out. You better believe he was on that shit like butter on a roll.]

If I may, I would certainly love to join you all on your excursion. to save the foolish little boy.

[acceptedburden]

[He lets the comment slide and merely nods.]

Very well. I have even less of an idea of what we will encounter out there, but if you are adaptable it will probably not be a problem.

[changelingdude]

Dude! I like that attitude! I'm in.

You were in before he even posted.

So not the point. Either way I'm all for this!

[acceptedburden]

Excellent.

I had a feeling you would respond, Changeling.

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[lifescratched]

[Hmm. Connor takes a moment to reply, as if sizing him up. He's young, but seems dependable, which is good enough. Hopefully he can keep as cool a head when the attack is actually upon them.]

I have more combat experience than most here. I will stay and defend the city.

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[acceptedburden]

[Usually he can, but he's never faced monstrous digimon before so we shall see.]

Good. I had a feeling there were those out there who had such experience. I am glad you are willing to stay on and defend the city.

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[innermonologues]

.... It's good someone has decided to stand up and lead.

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[acceptedburden]

It is a position I was placed in back home.

It was difficult to not follow those same patterns here, even if no one here is a part of the team I am used to leading.

[That and he hadn't seen anyone else doing it.]

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[fuhrinkaed]

The hall will be a really easily defensible position; that's a good idea. We should have squads of people working together, too. After all, we don't know how strong these Beemon are and we'll have a lot easier time of fighting them if we do it as a team.

The most important thing to remember is that they can fly, though. That means most defensive fortifications will be useless. If we want to stop them from destroying the town, we'll have to get their attention somehow before they decide to hit a building. Maybe like, one person from a squad draws in the bees by directing their partners to fire at a bees with an accurately ranged attack to draw them in so that the others can knock it out by attacking in unison?

[Ed pauses and thinks about it before nodding quickly.] That'd be the optimal strategy for dealing with things using Rookie digimon, but it won't hold up once the Beemon's numbers become too high, and you've seen the videos. By then, we're going to be relying on digivolution, with the teams working together using Champion level digimon. In the worst case scenario we can all fall back to the meeting hall and stop them there, but that'd be really bad since it'd also mean most of the town getting destroyed.

Those are my thoughts, as far as a strategy goes. I'm not sure how it'd piece in with yours, but... it's all I've got?

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[acceptedburden]

Flight. [He ponders this. He had forgotten to consider that tactical advantage. He nods.]

That is an option. We could also attempt to place some people on higher buildings to be prepared to take that advantage away and prevent the Beemon from flying too high out of range. Who knows, if we manage to achieve evolution we could also have some fliers among the digimon...but we should not rely on that.

We will need to take out as many as we can before they enter the city. If we knew more about the weakness of a Beemon that might also be beneficial.

[howamanlives]

... Heh, just like my friend Touma. There are a lot of you guys like him here.

Alright, I'll hear you out. I've never really been much for making plans myself, but that doesn't mean I won't listen to people who come up with 'em. I learned that lesson a few too many times.

Anyway, my partner Agumon can already evolve to the final level. His name's ShineGreymon in that form. That should give us an edge, right?

[acceptedburden]

[Blink. This must be someone who has had a digimon before if he already has a higher level to access.]

That does sound like a good edge. It might be best for someone with a higher level already to be a runner. That is...someone who could move from different points in the city where the Beemon are concentrated more or others are having a difficult time. I assume ShineGreymon's attacks would be powerful enough to take out several monsters at once?

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[plays_it_loud]

[Forte had indeed noticed that one of his supposed roommates seemed to have gone missing (leaving him stuck with the girl that Tsukaimon was always bothering, ugh. And they wonder why he doesn't stick around the apartment much) but he'd been avoiding the issue. It wasn't as if he cared or anything! Why should he, about some guy he'd barely met? It doesn't stop him from responding when he hears that others have vanished too, though.]

You can do your strategizing and little search and rescue mission all you want! Just point me in the direction those bee things are coming from when they arrive, and I'll FIND a way to crush them like this!

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[acceptedburden]

Very well. That should not be difficult.

[Though he feels you are missing the point of coming up with a strategy.]

Do you plan on attacking them alone?

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[mildwildchild]

YOU HAVE NOTHING TO FEAR SO LONG AS I AM ON DUTY! Simply direct my partner and I to the place of greatest need and direst danger, and with our combined awesome might we shall give the enemy the very SOUNDEST of drubbings! NONE SHALL PREVAIL BEFORE US!

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[acceptedburden]

[Well someone is excited.]

Your enthusiasm is good. I will try to place you somewhere that suits your energy.

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[risette_truestory]

Kaldur, I want to come too. There's got to be something I can do to help.

Lucemon wants to come with me too.

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[acceptedburden]

If you wish. Is there a preference for what you wish to help with? I confess I do not know what you are used to doing or what skills you have.

[trampledintheprocess]

I'm going. That's more suited to my training than dealing with bees. Haven't been idle this long in a while.

I've had more than enough time to rest and recover. Back home, I'd have been in training again. [That last bit is directed with a helmeted glare off camera.]

[acceptedburden]

I know the feeling. If going out will be how you can help best then that is what I would recommend.

I am sure we can use the experience from your training.