013 - [locked to DATS Commanders]

[simonthedigger]

Commanders Satsuma, Yushima, and Daimon -

A couple days ago, the Area Leader Scorpiomon and his gang were attacked by an Ultimate Digimon called Gryphomon. Though Scorpiomon was greatly injured, he's alive.

Gryphomon was fended off by Viral, two 'Gundams' named Zero and Bakunetsumaru, as well as a young woman we have yet to verify the identity of, and all their partners. Viral and the Gundams have joined us on the Halberd.

Before I continue, I have to ask you a question.

Gryphomon was after something called a "Tag" from Scorpiomon.

Does this ring any bells?

Comments

[oni-no-ikkatsu.livejournal.com]

Hm. Of course not, Simon.

Even if in the end it makes no difference who brings all the Tags together, it would be a propaganda victory for the Dark Area if they are the ones who bring them there.

[simonthedigger.livejournal.com]

It MIGHT not, but then... there's really no telling, is there?

We might know what'll happen if we gather them and use them as they're intended, but there's no telling what the Dark Area's really capable of.

[oni-no-ikkatsu.livejournal.com]

I know. In either case it's better to make sure the job is done in trusted hands instead of those we know are malignant.

[simonthedigger.livejournal.com]

Exactly. Besides, if Gryphomon's any indication, these guys aren't going to have the nicest methods of getting their hands on these things, eh?

Even if Gryphomon was fought back, though... we've gotta consider we'll be in competition with Ultimates to get these things. Others might not be as easy to beat back. He might not be again. There's a lot we don't know.

[lionheartfather.livejournal.com]

Simon, I'm curious about one other thing...

... What can you tell us about the woman who was there? Did Scorpiomon's subordinates reveal anything?

[simonthedigger.livejournal.com]

I was gonna ask the same thing, actually.

From what I was told, she was some type of magic user. Blonde, wore black, and wielded some type of... staff weapon that her attacks were channeled through. Her partner was a Raidramon.

[lionheartfather.livejournal.com]

...

That sounds like...

...

Someone who was recently lost to us. They may be from the same world.

Thank you, Simon.

[simonthedigger.livejournal.com]

..

Nanoha, you mean. I never met her, but Lagann did, and said it sounded familiar...

...

But you're welcome, Commander.

[lionheartfather.livejournal.com]

I see. I wasn't sure you knew her. Thank you again.

[oni-no-ikkatsu.livejournal.com]

It may get to be the case that we get everyone we've got, agents or not, to help. But the fact you and your allies are willing to help us with this is comforting.

Let us hope that our other allies will be as willing to aid us if the time comes to ask for their help as well.

[simonthedigger.livejournal.com]

When it's come down to it, our allies have stood beside us and fought back whatever we've had to face.

And those times? We've won.

I don't have any doubt it'll be any different this time.

[oni-no-ikkatsu.livejournal.com]

...I'm always impressed at your optimism, Simon. Never forsake or compromise that for anything, no matter what.

[simonthedigger.livejournal.com]

Don't plan on it, sir. I've found out what happens when you do that the hard way.

But I appreciate it.