themainframe | 005 - Fifth Flight [Action]

[It took a bit of time, but after the physical and mental stress the Field put on Hiccup and his aquatic partner, things for them finally seem to be leveling out somewhat. The job the viking managed to get at the Ice Cream Shoppe has been...well as smooth as a job like that can go. (especially when he's spending part of his time keeping an eye on Arcee and the customers) Ever since Gomamon's last video, the two haven't really talked about their experiences as they went to rescue Taichi, but a difference can be clearly seen between them. Their bond definitely isn't a typical one, but it's strengthening.

Hiccup at least has recovered almost fully from the incident, save for a still healing burn that's still quite visible along the side of his face. It doesn't appear to be causing him much discomfort anymore. One thing is for certain: Hiccup has found himself restless in this city. Compared to Berk, the place is so unfamiliar that even the time he's spent here hasn't completely gotten him used to the advances in technology and the like. Either way, something feels....missing.

With a low grunt, Hiccup rolls his shoulders and tugs on the handle of what appears to be a wooden wagon, fairly crude in its make but artistically crafted, something he must have built himself sometime. The wheels squeak audibly as he pulls it along the sidewalk, and upon further inspection it can be seen that the wagon is lined with a rubber tarp of some sort. There's a soft splashing coming from the inside of the tarp...]

Ahahaa! Now this is what I call a chariot! Ya shoulda' built me this weeks ago Hic, this is great! The ONLY way to travel.

[Gomamon snickers, rolling over onto his back before dunking his head beneath surface of the water-filled wagon, obviously enjoying himself as he rolls around and around in the cool little pool the area forms. Hiccup just rolls his eyes a little, careful to walk slow so all of the water doesn't slosh out of the wagon.]

Well I'm glad you like it, but don't get used to it alright? It's just kindof hot today, and I wanted an excuse to finally build something.

[The seal Digimon pops back up and shakes his head, neatly spraying Hiccup with water before plopping his fins on the edge of the wagon.]

Aww, but ain't this nicer than me just ridin' on your head all the time?...
....Oh speakin' of which! Are ya ever gonna give me a nickname kid? I mean geeze everyone else is doin' it.

Gomamon that has nothing to do with what you were just talking about. ...And maybe? I'm getting used to just calling you Gomamon-

No no, that's lame! Ya gotta think'a somethin' better than that! Somethin' cool. Ya aren't really just gonna call me Gomamon forever, right?

....Weeeell-

Aw come OOON, Hiccup!!

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[Oh geeze, well how can he say no to that? Hiccup shrugs and hands the handle to Tapirmon, while Gomamon sinks down into the water a bit.]

Oooh you better not tip me over kid...

[Tapirmon smiles brightly once Hiccup allows him to pull, floating up just like he said to grab the handle.]

Thank you, Mister!!

[Once he's positioned and makes sure every human is safely at the side, something...changes.

The cutesy act of his is dropped instantly and Tapirmon puts on his game face, a sly twinkle in his eyes. With almost comical strength considering his size, Tapirmon pulls the wagon with a surprising swiftness and speeds down like a demon.

Although he takes care not to ruin the wagon or spill any water, he also makes sure the ride isn't fun.

Arcee stands in silent shock as she watches her Digimon take off. He's been surprisingly revengeful lately... ~~And not at all something he got from her.~~]

[The second the wagon takes off, nobody has ANY time to react, much less Gomamon. He scrabbles to grab hold of the edge of the wagon with his claws, unable to help letting out a gutteral scream of surprise as he does.]

WAAAUUUGHHHH!!!!!! STOP, STOP!!

[Hiccup can only stare in disbelief for a moment before glancing over at Arcee slowly.]

What.....just happened?

[Arcee takes in the situation before finally looking towards Hiccup.]

Whatever it was, we better start running if we ever hope to catch up to them.

[After all, Arcee doesn't want to be the one responsible for a broken wagon. Without another word, she takes off, which is almost surprising considering she looked like she just finished working out before. Where does she get all this energy?

Maybe she's fueled by the rage she's currently feeling towards Tapirmon...]

[Quickly Hiccup takes to his...well foot, as well, running as hard as he can manage to try and catch up. Gomamon's unholy screeching is not at all promising as the digimon fly down the roadside.

He can only hope that they don't slam into a pedestrian and cause them some real trouble.]

[Lucky for them the run isn't too long, Tapirmon eventually stopping the wild ride because he can't control his laughter. The wagon is 'parked' to the side, with one little tapir monster rolling on his back in a giggle fit.

Revenge is sweet.

Arcee eventually slows down to a jog when she spots them, glad to see nothing seems broken. Means she doesn't have to buy anything.]

[By the time Hiccup makes it to the wagon, he can hear Gomamon groaning from somewhere inside. When he looks, he can see the Digimon floating on his back in the water like a dead goldfish, looking pretty well stunned.

Hiccup does his best to hold the disapproving grimace on his face as he looks over at Tapirmon, but it's all he can do to not crack a smile.]