Black Gear Panic attack!

[terminalmegas]

The day stated simply enough.  Peaceful and sunny.  Until a quake happened, one that originated on Infinity Mountain.  And with the quake a serious of explosions were heard, by those closest to the buildings on that Mountain.

However no one was prepared for what happened next.  A swarm of blackness flew from the temple and covered the sky of the Digital Island before raining down on it. 

Many that called this place home knew what this meant.  Someone or something has reawaken the Black Gears, long thought to be destroyed, and the inhabitants of the island were to soon find themselves under it influence again.

File Island was under attack.

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Meramon

[pseudomon]

You may look at Mihirashi Mountain and think it looks like a peaceful and scenic spot. Of course, that would be before you notice that it is also on fire and that one of those giant flames seems to be coming right towards you. That, my friend, would be the guardian of the mountain known as Meramon

You are not the only one in its path though. Nestled right below the mountain is a sweet little Yokomon village. Their houses look quite flammable and the tiny pink digimon are no match for such a strong fire-starter. To top this horrific scene off, Meramon seems to be screaming loudly, although whether it's from rage or pain is hard to distinguish since, well, he IS on fire.

And now he's shooting fire towards you, "Magma Blast!"

[loyalflier]

[ there in lies the problem... there is a village down there and with everything going on, of course Starscream's main concern is all of those little innocent Digimon. if there is going to be a battle, then there needs to be some sort of evacuation. this is what he has set his mind to, trying to round up the Yokomon and herd them into a safe place - likely a cave or something along the mountain.

Starscream is paying too much mind to his task to notice the oncoming attack. Airblitz, however, is ready. perhaps the Patamon cannot fight Meramon directly, but he fires an Air Shot at the attack. ]

Move!

[ Airblitz knows he cannot snuff out the attack, but redirecting its course and giving Starscream enough time to get out of the way suits him just fine. ]

[pseudomon]

[Meramon barely bats an eye at the puff of air. The flaming ball blows up a tree near Airblitz so while his plan to divert the attack succeeds, it was otherwise very ineffective.

The tall, flaming humanoid gathers more fire in his hands. He's not stopping just yet and with someone attacking back he now has a new target acquired. Be ready for multiple fire balls now.]

[one_shallstand]

"STARSCREAM!"

The voice comes from above, as Skydive - in DORUgamon form - hurtles downward, with Optimus and Hot Shot upon his back. The furry dragon opens his maw, firing a barrage of cannonballs from his mouth at Meramon.

But that's not all, because once they're low enough, Optimus leaps from his partner's back, falling towards Meramon as he brandishes his tonfas, aiming to smack into Meramon and club him across the face with them, hoping Skydive's barrage was a capable distraction.

Hot Shot, meanwhile, jumps from Optimus's back, fire welling on the jewel on his head.

"PETIT PROMINENCE!" he shouts, trying to send out enough fireballs of his own to intercept, and hopefully detonate, Meramon's fireballs.

[terminalcresting]

[A yellow let emerges from where Optimus's spark and Matrix of Leadership should be, forming a crest.

YOU GOT THE TOUCH CREST! YOU GOT THE POOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOWER!]

[loyalflier]

[ it's still jarring, knowing that Optimus Prime is fighting with and not against him - despite the fact that it's a different Prime altogether. Starscream's arms are presently full of the Yokomon he's aiding. shielding them, if anything and wondering what that light is all about.

the Patamon, of course, isn't going to let any stray fireballs passed him. already he realizes that his Chosen is going to be one of those types - putting others before himself. determined to defend his own Chosen, light encases Airblitz's form. ]

Patamon evolve to -

[ and the light fades, the new Champion stretching out his wings and shaking his head. ]

Pegasusmon! Star Shower!

[ the barrage of stars from his wings should take out any remaining fireballs. ]

Hope you don't mind if I jump in! :3

[alley_kit]

Once on File Island, Kit hadn't been quite certain where to go, and thus had fallen back on the old tried and true method of just wandering around and exploring. If things were as bad as they'd sounded from the distress call, she'd run into some trouble sooner or later.

This time proved no exception to that rule, as it wasn't long before the sounds of fighting caught her attention. It wasn't until she'd reached the top of a low ridge that she could see what was going on though. A Digimon that seemed to be entirely made of fire was attacking a village, while two people and three Digimon were attempting to fend him off. The person riding the digimon in the sky she didn't know, but the other she recognized as Starscream, his red and white clothes standing out amid all the little pink and blue Digimon in the village. However, he seemed to be having some trouble herding them away from danger on his own.

Well, they could help with that, couldn't they. "Emmy," she said, "you go help keep the big firey guy busy! Aburn and me'll help Starscream!"

"On it!", she said, the light of Digivolution already taking shape around her. "Salamon digivolve to... Gatomon!"

Shooting her now fellow feline a brief grin, Kit raised a fist in the air calling their charge, "Thundercats, HO!" And with that the three of them raced down the opposite side of the ridge, Kit and Aburn toward the village, Emerick toward Meramon.

[pseudomon]

[Meramon roars in pain, stumbling backwards and away from the tonfas coming at his face, holding up a flaming arm to block. All of these brats attacking him. He only wanted to burn everything. These children and their digimon could burn too if they liked. They were only in the way.

He scowls and then tilts his head back and bellows loudly.]

HEAT WAVE! BURN! EVERYONE MUST BURN!

[The fire and heat rolls off of him in waves and blasts towards everyone. It's not just balls of fire now, but practically walls of it. His voice carries far and something on the top of the mountain stirs, wakened by the cries of Meramon.

From atop the mountain a howl like a giant mountain lion can be heard. What could it be?]

[one_shallstand]

[it's all Optimus can do to push off and leap away from Meramon, lest he be burned to cinders. He lands on the ground, and takes notice of the crest in front of him, surprised... only for DORUgamon to pull him out of the way before he can be consumed in a wakll of fire.

A crest. He'd received a crest. And the meaning of this one was...?

... No. No time to focus on that now. He pulled himself up onto Skydive's back as he swung around to pick up Hot Shot]

Everyone! We need to coordinate our assault! Meramon is enraged! Unfocused...!

[loyalflier]

[ and unpredictable is the thought that crosses Starscream's mind. Airblitz lowers his head at the flames, snuffing out the fire with the needles that come from his Wind Mane attack.

Starscream's gaze, however, falls on Kit and the Digimon following her. ]

Kit. [ he motions for her to quickly join him. the roar in the distances does not go unnoticed and he frowns. Starscream has no idea what it could be, but there are several possibilities even as Airblitz stomps a hoof defiantly. ]

Starscream...

Right. Go help Optimus and his partners. We'll be all right here.

[ with a nod from the Digimon, he takes to the air, ready to heed instructions on how they should go about their attack. Starscream may linger behind, if only to make sure the last of the Yokomon are out of harm's way. ]

[alley_kit]

[Emerick leaped into the air to avoid the walls of fire, bouncing from rock to rock with the easy agility of her feline form, getting close enough in time to hear Optimus' pronouncement.]

Ready when you are! Let's make catnip out of fire-breath here.

[Meanwhile, down in the village Kit and Aburn join Starscream in helping to evacuate the Yokomon. However, neither she nor either of her partners fail to notice the roar in the distance. She doesn't know what it could be, but it sounded something like the roar the Sword of Omens made...

She was soon brought back to the present, however, just as Starscream was, by Airblitz. Kit nods.]

I sent Emerick to help too, so she should already be there. Aburn can help us here.

[She watched him fly off for a moment before getting back to the evacuation, joining Starscream and Aburn in trying to herd the frightened Yokomon towards safety.]

This way! I saw a cave under the edge of the cliff that should be safe!

[Well, safer than in the path of a crazy, fire-shooting guy, anyway.]

[pseudomon]

[And he was very unfocused. He had so many targets and his rage was building and simply being thrown everywhere. Trees were on fire and Meramon decides he will grab one and start hurtling them towards the village.

From the vantage point of the air they may notice black on the back of Meramon's neck, but your chances of getting close are slim with him swinging flaming trees around now.

The heat is only increasing and anyone watching the mountain might see a new light blossom amid the flames. Of course, it could be hard to distinguish if you're not paying attention. However for the moment your only concern is Meramon.]

1/2

[one_shallstand]

[Optimus saw the gear, and his eyes widened. This... this had to play some factor in what all was going on.

... the others were helping the natives... save for everyone's partners... in a way, they were looking to him to lead them in this battle...

... the others... the Yokomon... his own partners...]

Skydive...! We need to destroy that gear...!

2/2

[one_shallstand]

You don't need to tell me twice!

[Skydive grit his teeth, and pressed forward. He couldn't... he wouldn't fail in this battle like he had the last one. Where Optimus had collapsed and been unable to continue. Or the one when Whirl...

... They had to win. He had to rise to the occasion. No more doubt, or cocky bravado. Focus only on the objective!

In mid-flight, the DORUgamon began to change... his body grew humanoid and covered in armor, and his wings replaced by a flowing blue mantle. In his hands, a pair of swords. And with remarkable speed, he attempted to fly behind Meramon and slash at the gear embedded in him]

CROSS BLADE!

[loyalflier]

[ it's because Starscream trusts Prime's judgment. the other is bound to have more experience at this than he. and this guy can focus on what he does best - support.

Airblitz, on the other hand, prefers this. ]

Equus Beam!

[ an attack to combine with that Cross Blade. won't do more than give it a little more power, but the Pegasusmon can't just stand by idly.

meanwhile, Starscream is with Kit, ushering those cute little Digimon into the cave. ]

[alley_kit]

[Emerick saw what was happening, and while there was no way to combine any of her attacks with the other two Digimon's she could at least make sure he held still long enough for the shot to hit home.]

Hey, Meramon! Over here, you walking barbeque!

[When the firy digimon looked her way...]

Cat's Eye Hypnotism!

[Her eyes flashed bright as she held Meramon's gaze, willing him to stand still... stand still... don't move... stand still...

Kit and Starscream gather the Yokomon into the cave with Aburn watching their backs, Kit carrying the last Yokomon in in her arms.]

I think that's all of them...

[pseudomon]

[Meramon is surrounded by the many digimon present. This only seems to enrage him as the flames grow brighter and he howls in pain and frustration at his opponents.

Gatomon's eyes hold him for a moment and it is just enough time for the Cross Blade to drive home his blade. The black gear spins faster before suddenly bursting out of Meramon all together and the fiery digimon jerks forward and collapses.

But if you think that's the end...well...the giant fire cat pouncing on Gatomon has another idea. Lynxmon has taken the field.]