Hazard & Chaos

Chapter 2: Awkward Encounters

By: Damerei A.

Disclaimer:

See Chapter 1.

() Character's thoughts

> Megidramon speaking.

Takato found himself floating a dark abyss of storm clouds and lightning. The only other source of light was the red glow coming from the hazard symbol on the back of his hand. He didn't know what was going on but this was the second weird dream he had in the past few nights. The first being the one he dreamed about that redhead girl and her Renamon but unlike that one this one was darker. A sudden shift of movement behind Takato caused him to turn around in surprise but he didn't see anything behind him but still felt as if he was being watched.

"Is anyone out there?" Takato yelled.

A deep rumbling laughter was his reply. "Yes, I am here, tamer."

Takato was startled by the reply. Memories of his first encounter with Guilmon began to flood his mind and he gripped his head. He remembered being afraid of Guilmon when the dragon digimon had blasted the wall but then, he recalled being calm as he felt the burning sensation as the hazard symbol began glowing then nothing. He had no idea when he fell asleep or what happened to his partner but this dream was the strangest by far.

"Is that you, Guilmon?" Takato questioned.

Laughter again followed by a deep voice. "I suppose you can say that in a way I am Guilmon but at the same time I am a completely different digimon all together. Guilmon is actually my original rookie form but after I came into contact with the incredible power of digital hazard I became a dark digimon."

Takato was confused by the answer. "What do you mean by that?"

"I am a digimon known as Megidramon, the dark dragon of destruction and also the bearer of the power of the digital hazard. However, I was sealed away by a holy knight digimon named Gallantmon because the sovereign of the digital world feared my power. My power was sealed away and placed in a vessel that the sovereign themselves crafted to act as the keeper of the hazard. That vessel just so happens to be you young Takato Matsuki." Megidramon replied.

"What do you mean when you say I am a vessel created by some sovereign? I am a human and I was born just like any other human!" Takato exclaimed.

"That is true that you were born like any other frail human but you are not completely human. Let me explain just a little bit that your mind can understand what I am saying. It is true that you were born like a human but because you possess my power and characteristics you also share the traits of a digimon just like Guilmon. However, that merely means that you are a hybrid but doesn't mean that you possess all the traits of digimon. Regrettably, you are more human than you are digimon but just enough you is digimon so that the hazard doesn't try to delete you. The four-digimon sovereign realized that there was no way to completely destroy me and this was the only solution they could come up with to prevent me from annihilating the entire digital world. However, they seemed to make a miscalculation as they allowed you to a digimon tamer as I hear that you humans with digimon partners are called. It would've been perfect it I could take over Guilmon's body but he was also created as outlet for you to use my power. To believe that the power of the digital hazard is under the control of mere human." Megidramon explained.

Takato allowed the information to sink in. "So you mean to tell me because of what the digimon sovereign did I have your power but how do I use it?"

"It's not quite that simple, human. You possess my power but they wouldn't allow you to freely use it without limitations because my power is meant to destroy everything. You are merely a container of everything that makes me what I am including my personality as well. We are a merger of human and digimon and that's what makes you a human-digimon hybrid." Megidramon replied.

"Wait a minute! Why are you telling me all of this? How does it help you to tell me that you are part of me and that I have your power?" Takato asked, suspicious of the unseen digimon.

"The answer to that is quite simple, Takato Matsuki. Through you I want to have my revenge on the digimon sovereign for imprisoning me. You may not be able to freely use my power to its fullest potential but you can use it to a certain extent. Actually, you are already under the influence of my power but you are unaware of it. However, that is beside the point since I am a prisoner of your body I have to make use of it. I may not be able to directly take control of your body thanks to the restraints the sovereign set in place but I can influence your actions just enough to satisfy my needs." Megidramon replied.

Takato quickly grew angry and the hazard symbol began to glow brighter in response. "What makes you think that I will let you have any control over my actions? If the sovereign placed you in my body then, that means that I have control over you not the other way around. I won't let you stop me from becoming the best tamer in the entire world."

Megidramon laughed and Takato paled as a giant shadow suddenly appeared before him. The light of his hazard symbol began to illuminate the huge figure before him. Takato could only stare in awe and fear at the dragon digimon before him. He could instantly recognize a few similarities between Guilmon and Megidramon such as the hazard symbols on his body and the red skin. However, Takato quickly understood why Megidramon was considered a dragon of destruction. His tattered wings and long, wicked claws showed that he had been in many battles and on top of that the evil look in his eyes was more than enough to unnerve the brown-haired tamer.

"You really don't have any choice in the matter, my young tamer. You will help me eventually bring destruction to the digital world whether you like it or not. You are the possessor of the hazard and with my influence you and Guilmon will become the strongest tamer and digimon that the digital and the human worlds have ever seen." Megidramon said then laughed.

Takato could only stare as Megidramon faded back into the darkness but his dark laughter continued to echo around him. The light from the digital hazard began to glow even brighter until the dark abyss was bathed in red light right before Takato felt himself become conscious.

The young tamer could feel himself waking up but he still didn't open his eyes as he tried to convince himself that his encounter with Megidramon was merely a dream. There was no way that it was true that he partially a digimon and the only reason he existed was become some digimon created him to be a container for some evil digimon. Plus, if what he said was true would he really end up being responsible for helping Megidramon get his revenge on the sovereign and destroy the digital world. All Takato ever wanted to have his own digimon just like the kids did in the digimon TV show. He was already good at the digimon card game and many considered him good enough to challenge the digimon king and queen but this was something completely different. He was only a thirteen year old kid and all of this was becoming more than he could handle.

Takato's eyes shot open as he felt something nuzzling against his arm and quickly looked to his right to see Guilmon at the side of his bed. He no longer had the feral look from before but there was a look of intelligence in his golden orbs. Takato sat up in his bed and looked down at his hand as he felt the burning sensation of the hazard symbol and saw that it was glowing, slightly. His thoughts once again returned to the dream he had of Megidramon and he involuntarily shuddered at the implications of what could happen if what he said were to come true.

"Guilmon, so you are really here? I thought that last night was just a dream but you're here so I guess that means that I really am a digimon tamer and you're my partner." Takato said.

Guilmon nodded but didn't reply. For a moment Takato began to think that Guilmon was incapable of speech which would make him rather difficult to deal with. The red dragon-type digimon took a few steps back as Takato climbed out of bed and watched his every movement as Takato walked over to his desk to grab his digivice.

(I wish I could remember all of what happened last night after I found Guilmon. The hazard was reacting to Guilmon so I guess that maybe Megidramon is actually within my body.) Takato thought.

You're actually beginning to realize that what I told you is true, my keeper of the hazard. Megidramon's voice echoed in his head.

Takato was startled by Megidramon's voice inside his head but quickly ignored the dark digimon. He turned to look at Guilmon and found it hard to believe that Guilmon and Megidramon were one and the same. Guilmon tilted his head to the side as his tamer continued to stare at him without saying anything as if making a judgment of him. Guilmon also was making his own judgement of Takato since he could feel the presence of a digimon emanating from his tamer but he was sure that Takato wasn't a digimon like himself since he was his human partner. Guilmon was confused by this but figured this was why you humans and digimon were able to become partners.

"Guilmon, do you remember how I brought you here?" Takato asked.

Guilmon blinked a few times. "Of course I do, tamer. You told me to follow you and I simply followed you back here. When tamer went to sleep I went sleep as well and only woke up because I was having a really weird dream about a digimon named Megidramon. He told me that I was going to become him one day and the only way I could do that if you as my tamer made me stronger."

Takato flinched for a moment as Guilmon confirmed the truth about Megidramon.

(Just because Megidramon wants me to help him destroy the digital world doesn't mean that I have to help him. I'm going to prove it by becoming the strongest tamer in the world and Guilmon will be the most powerful digimon to ever exist.) Takato thought.

The brown-haired tamer was completely unaware that Megidramon was influencing his thoughts. One or another Megidramon was determined to have his revenge on the four digital sovereigns by using Takato or escaping this so-called prison of theirs. Although, with all the restraints they set in place he couldn't control Takato's body but with his influence he would turn Takato into a dark tamer and with the power of the hazard there wouldn't any capable of stopping him.

"Takato, are you up already?" Mie's voice called from the hallway.

Takato was surprised by his mother's voice and quickly looked around in search of Guilmon but couldn't find any sign of the dragon-type digimon. He was confused by his sudden disappearance but at the same time he was relived because he didn't know how he could explain Guilmon to his mother if she ever saw him.

"Yeah, mom! I'm almost ready and I'll be down in a few minutes." Takato said.

He placed his digivice back down and hurried to grab his clothes so he could get ready for school before his mom came to check in on him. Wherever Guilmon was hiding Takato was sure that he was somewhere close by and would be all right for the time being.

Takato was unaware that Guilmon had merely moved outside to stand out on the balcony. He didn't know why but he had sensed fear from Takato and felt that he wanted him to hide but he didn't understand why he felt that way. Guilmon pushed it aside as he curled into a fetal position as he waited for his tamer to return. Maybe soon he could begin to fight other digimon and grow stronger so he could digivolve and become one of the most powerful digimon around.

Forty-five minutes later, Takato walked back into his room but still didn't see any sign of Guilmon. He was sure that Guilmon was still somewhere close by but he didn't understand why. He glanced at the back of his hand but the hazard symbol was inactive so it wasn't Megidramon that was making him feel this way which left him confused about the whole thing. The whole situation with Megidramon has changed his whole dream of becoming the best digimon tamer. If he used the hazard power in anyway even if it was by accident he had no idea what would happen to him or Guilmon. He was especially worried about Guilmon since Megidramon that he was originally a Guilmon before the power of the digital hazard made him evil. If the same thing happened to his Guilmon then, he would probably unintentionally create another Megidramon that would probably try to destroy the digital world. He still wondered why the digimon sovereign have him born human if was supposed to be partially digimon since he is the container of the digital hazard and Megidramon's essence.

(I can't think about that right now. I have to hurry and get to school before mom starts yelling at me and if I'm late Miss Asagi will make me stand in the hallway again.) Takato thought.

Takato walked back over to his desk and grabbed the digivice and stared at it for a few moments. As he focused on the hazard runes the digital hazard on the back of his hand began to pulse, faintly. Movement out of the corner of his eye drew his attention to the window just as Guilmon stepped back into the room through the window. Takato stepped over and threw his arms around Guilmon's neck, which caused a surprised expression to come across Guilmon's face.

"I'm glad that you're my partner, Guilmon. Together we're going to become the best tamer and digimon duo around." Takato said.

"Tamer, I want to become strong enough to digivolve and become the most powerful digimon so I can always protect you. I can smell other digimon and I know that they will want to fight me whenever I meet them. The goal of all digimon who come to the human world is to defeat any digimon they find and load their data so that they can become stronger. That's also my goal to become the strongest so I can't be deleted and have some other digimon load my data." Guilmon said.

"If another digimon loads you're data does that mean that you're gone forever?" Takato asked.

Guilmon nodded, slowly as Takato allowed the information to sink in. he was afraid of the thought that Guilmon could be deleted if any other digimon defeated him. However, as Guilmon's tamer he was supposed to make his partner stronger and protect him. He had always imagined himself having his own digimon partner just like the kids on the digimon TV show and now that he had the chance he wasn't going to mess it up. He was going to make Guilmon strong and he was going to make it happen without the power of the digital hazard.

"Alright, Guilmon! We're going to become the best so that no one can ever split us apart because we're friends and partners forever." Takato said.

Guilmon smiled. "Whatever you say, tamer."

Takato grinned. "Don't call me tamer, Guilmon. My name is Takato, okay."

"Ta-ka-to!" Guilmon sounded out.

"Yeah, that's right. I have to leave you now because I have to go to school but I can't leave you here because if mom finds you then, she'll freak. I have someplace for you to hide while I'm at school and I think I know just the place. Do you think you can go back outside and wait for me until I come out back then, we can leave?" Takato asked.

Guilmon nodded and climbed out of the window to stand outside on the small balcony. He glanced back as Takato closed the window behind him and curled into a fetal position as he waited for his tamer to come and get him.

Takato glanced at the clock and quickly grabbed his things as realizing he was going to miss Kenta and Kazu if he didn't hurry up and leave. Plus, he also had to take Guilmon to his hiding spot before anyone noticed him on the balcony. He also remembered to grab his digivice and clipped it onto his waist as he hurried out the door and downstairs.

Mie and Takehiro were in the kitchen baking the first batch of bread as Takato came rushing into the hallway. Takato made his way over to Mie and gave her a quick kiss on the cheek and glanced over in the direction of the dining room. His parents had yet to set out any breakfast on the table so that meant that they had been running late this morning.

"Sorry, Takato! I didn't have anytime to fix breakfast since you're father forgot to reset the alarm last night and we're running late. Could you be a dear and open up the shop for me while I get this first batch of bread out and ready?" Mie asked.

"Sure thing, mom!" Takato replied.

Takato hurriedly ran to the front of the shop and turned the sign around to show that they were open. He then went behind the counter and set up the register for when his mother and father came from the back so they could start ringing up the customers. Once he had finished setting up everything else Takato made his way back into the kitchen just as Takehiro was putting the finishing touches on the first batch of bread and pastries.

"I'll just grab some bread and go. I have to hurry and meet up with Kazu and Kenta so I'll be leaving now." Takato said.

"Don't forget that you have to help out with the shop after you get out of school. Last time you went out with Kazu and Kenta and didn't come back to after we had closed." Mie said.

Takato nodded as he grabbed some bread from the day old pile making sure to grab enough to give to Guilmon as well. He wasn't sure if real life digimon could really eat human food but he was going to find out real soon. He made his way out the back door and came up to where his window was at but didn't see any sign of Guilmon on the balcony.

"Guilmon!" Takato called out.

In response to Takato's call Guilmon stood up and peered down at Takato before leaping down to land in front of Takato with a soft thud. Takato took a step back just in time to avoid being landed on and smiled at Guilmon.

"Are you ready, boy?" Takato asked.

Guilmon nodded.

Takato quickly realized that Guilmon could easily be seen so he kept to the alleys as he led Guilmon to a place where he believed he would be safe. A couple of days ago he had come across a closed off alley that led to a dead-end. It was on the same path going to school and right next to a construction site so he was doubtful that anyone would come by because of all of the chances that they could get hurt. Making use of some boards that were lying around, Takato managed to put up a temporary wall to make it seem as if the alley had been blocked off. This in turn managed to hide Guilmon from public view and if he had to Guilmon could always go around the corner into the back end of the alley. This was only to be temporary until he found a better place to hide his partner but he hoped Guilmon would remain safe for the time being.

"Alright, boy! I have to go to school and since they don't allow any kind of animals I can't take you to school with me. Although, I wish they did have a class on digimon then, I'd have the biggest surprise for everyone when I show up with you. Just stay here until I get back then, we'll probably play some for the rest of the day." Takato said.

"Okay, if you say so but why can't we play now?" Guilmon asked.

"Because I have to go to school, Guilmon. I wish I could just skip school and play with you but if I do then, Mrs. Asagi would tell my parents and they would probably ground me for awhile. If that happened then, I wouldn't be able to play with you for a long time." Takato replied.

Guilmon's ears folded, slightly as he curled his body into a fetal position and stared at Takato, sadly. The brown-haired tamer sighed for a moment before remembering that he still had the bread to feed Guilmon before he left. Maybe eating something would raise his partner's spirits and probably put him to sleep until later on after he got out of school. Guilmon watched with rapt interest as Takato took the white bag that he had been carrying in proceeded to empty its contents before him. He took one of his clawed hands and poked at the brown substance before looking back up at Takato with a questioning expression.

Takato smiled. "I thought you might be hungry so I brought you something to eat on while I'm going. It's called bread and it's really good especially the ones with the white frosting on top."

Guilmon looked down at the bread and cautiously took a piece and proceeded to stuff the entire bread roll into his mouth. His eyes widened in surprise at the taste and a happy expression came to his face as he began to devour the bread one piece after another. Takato smiled at his new partner once more before slipping through a panel of the makeshift fence then, covering his exit with a board that effectively blocked Guilmon from view. Once this was accomplished Takato set out for school and would hopefully meet Kazu and Kenta at the park before they decided to leave without him.

It was some time later when Takato found himself sitting in Mrs. Asagi's class listening to her go on about the history of some ancient Japanese dynasty that he really didn't care for. He was more concerned about Megidramon residing inside of his body. He couldn't help but to feel uneasy with the fact that an evil digimon was put inside of him because the digimon sovereign decided that he was supposed to be some sort of prison. It still found it to farfetched that he was actually supposed to be a human-digimon hybrid. However, everytime he tried to convince himself that it was untrue he only had to glance at the hazard symbol on the back of his hand and hear Megidramon's demented laughter inside of his head to know that what the dark dragon had said was true.

(How did I end up like this? Was it some sort of cruel joke that I find out that digimon are real and get my own partner just to find out I have an evil digimon inside of me? On top of that Megidramon wants me to help him destroy the digimon sovereign as well as the digital world wherever that is. Am I really going to become a dark tamer or can I change all that?) Takato thought.

"Takato Matsuki, do you really find my class that boring?" Mrs. Asagi asked.

Takato jerked to attention with a start and found the entire class as well as Mrs. Asagi staring at him. In the case of Mrs. Asagi, the brown haired woman was frowning while the class was giggling. Normally, Takato would've blushed in embarrassment but Megidramon decided it was time to set his vessel onto the path of darkness. Takato merely returned Mrs. Asagi's gaze with a stare of indifference that caused Mrs. Asagi to falter with sudden change from the normal Takato she was used to. When Takato failed to answer her question, Mrs. Asagi closed her eyes and sighed as she tried to push the image of Takato's face from her mind.

"Takato since you seem to have your mind elsewhere I want you to report to the principal's office." She opened her eyes and focused on Jeri. "Jeri, I want you to take this form and escort Takato to the principal's office."

Jeri Katou blushed as she cast her gaze over to Takato and found that he was looking over at her from the corner of his eye. From deep within Takato's mind, Megidramon was quite satisfied with Takato's sudden change in behavior. What he had neglected to mention to Takato that although the sovereign had confined him to Takato's body the seals they had placed were meant to eventually wipe him out. After the final battle with Gallantmon while the digimon sovereign were merging him and the holy knight together in order to seal him and transfer their combined essence into Takato's body something went wrong. The consciousness of Gallantmon went silent while Megidramon was left to plot out his revenge against the holy digimon. The seals were not acting as they were originally intended because instead of deleting him they were partially merging his consciousness with Takato's mind. That was why he was able to influence Takato's action because in a way Takato was becoming him. It wasn't a complete merger but Takato was now more prone to act on his negative emotions instead of keeping them restrained plus with the power of the hazard coursing through his veins was he as much evil as he was good.

(Yes, Takato will work perfectly in helping me to destroy the digital world. He will become my envoy of destruction and through Guilmon a new Megidramon shall be born.) Megidramon thought, his mind shielded from Takato's.

Takato turned his gaze away from Jeri and looked back at miss Asagi with a flat look before getting up and heading towards the door. Miss Asagi was still unnerved by Takato's icy demeanor since he was usually just a goofy kid but maybe something was going on with him that was making him act this way. She would probably have to talk with his parents to find out if anything was going on that she should know about. Her attention was drawn to Jeri as she made her way to her desk. Miss Asagi quickly filled out the disciplinary papers for Takato and handed them to the young girl.

"Make sure Takato goes straight to the principal's office then come back." Miss Asagi instructed.

Jeri nodded and made her way to the door where Takato stood patiently waiting for her. Once Jeri reached him Takato walked out of the class and down the hallway as Jeri struggled to keep up with his fast pace. Once she was able to get side by side with him she looked at his side profile and studied him to make sure this was the same Takato she always shared class with.

"Takato, are you feeling alright?" Jeri asked after a few seconds.

Takato glanced at Jeri before sighing. "Yeah, I guess I'm alright. I'm just going through a lot of things right now. I was thinking about something when Miss Asagi called me out and I was so surprised that I didn't respond. When she said she was sending me to the principal I knew it wouldn't matter if I said anything or not so I didn't."

"Takato, I really don't want you to get into trouble when it really wasn't a reason for it. What if I go back and talk to Miss Asagi maybe she would forgive you?" Jeri said, smiling.

Takato didn't respond because his mind was elsewhere again. He realized that he had basically given Miss Asagi the cold shoulder but it hadn't been his intention. It didn't take a genius for Takato to realize that it was Megidramon making him act this way. He glanced down at the back of his hand and saw that the hazard symbol was barely visible on the back of his hand. It was really faint and could only be see if he held his hand at a certain angle. He wondered if he had a strong enough will to resist the temptation of power that Megidramon and the hazard seemed to be giving him because it would mean that he would be turning evil. He was finding it even more impossible to believe that Megidramon was actually able to influence the way he acted. Takato wished he understood more about the reason why the digimon sovereign would do this to him.

"Takato, are you even listening to me?" Jeri asked, an angry tone to her voice.

Takato was jerked back to reality from his thoughts by Jeri's voice and found the brunette standing in front of him with an angry look on her face. The young vessel was shocked and took a step back as he realized that they had come to a stop. He glanced around and realized that they were standing in front of the principal's office.

Takato looked back at Jeri, an embarrassed look on his face. "Sorry about that, Jeri. I was thinking about something again and I didn't realize you were still talking to me."

"You've been acting pretty weird lately, Takato. Are you sure you don't want to talk about whatever is bothering you?" Jeri asked, sweetly.

Takato resisted the urge to blush and looked away from Jeri and noticed a blue-haired boy coming towards them. Takato remembered him from one of his classes as being a rather smart student plus he was half-Chinese but couldn't remember his name. As the boy got closer Takato became aware of an extreme heat coming from the back of his hand and glanced down at his hand. The hazard symbol was pulsing an angry red and the burning sensation was steadily growing stronger with each pulse.

(Why is it acting like this now?) Takato thought

The hazard is responding to the presence of a digimon. The closer the digimon the more intense the burning sensation is the closer the digimon is. It would seem that the boy you are looking at has a digimon so that would make him a tamer just like you. Megidramon said.

(Well, at least this thing is all that bad but I still don't like the fact you're inside of my head speaking to me.) Takato thought back.

There are many abilities that the hazard grants your human body and I want you to become familiar with all of them if you are going to be my avatar of destruction. Megidramon replied.

Takato ignored Megidramon and focused his attention on the boy again and noticed something about the backpack he was wearing. For one, it was a little bulky and there was also a tip of green sticking out of the top of the opening. To Takato it looked almost like the edge of an ear and he realized that Megidramon was right when he told him about one of the powers of the hazard. The boy waved at them as he passed to which Jeri returned his wave. Takato nodded at him but he also was studying the other tamer and to see if his digimon would move or anything to give itself away. Jeri noticed this and lightly slapped Takato on the arm to draw his attention back to her.

"Takato, stop staring at him like that and let's hurry so you can see the principal." Jeri said.

Takato nodded and followed the brunette into the principal's office. Takato began to grow a little nervous as he stared at the middle-aged man sitting behind the desk. Mr. Kisirai looked up from the latest forms he had received from the district office to see Jeri and Takato entering his office. He frowned since this was not the first time he had seen the two in his office. Usually it was because Takato had gotten into trouble but it was never anything serious.

"Thank you for bringing Mr. Matsuki to my office, Miss Katou. I'll write you a pass back to class and you can head back to class." Mr. Kisirai said.

Jeri nodded and walked over to the principal's desk to hand him the slip. Mr. Kisirai wrote out a pass and handed it to Jeri and watched her head back to the door. Jeri glanced at Takato and smiled at him but Takato's attention was focused on Mr. Kisirai. She couldn't help feeling sorry for him but there was nothing she could do for him now.

Once the door closed behind Jeri, Mr. Kisirai focused his attention onto Takato and found the boy staring back at him with a blank stare. Mr. Kisirai stood up from behind his desk and walked around to stand a few feet in front of the boy. Takato looked up at the taller man and although on the outside he seemed calm he was a nervous wreck on the inside. Megidramon was tempted for a moment to manipulate Takato's emotions but something held him back as he felt a pressure against the barrier that kept him restrained within Takato's body. He idly wondered if the consciousness of Gallantmon was beginning to stir but he could feel nothing from his nemesis.

"Not paying attention in class again, Mr. Matsuki. This is the third time Miss Asagi has sent you to my office in the last two weeks. Is there some reason you have a hard time paying attention to Miss Asagi's lessons or are you just being a delinquent on purpose?" Mr. Kisirai asked.

Takato looked a bit sheepish. "I've had a lot to think about lately and I kinda zone out every once and awhile. I'm not ignoring Miss Asagi on purpose but it just sort of happens when I start thinking really hard about something."

Mr. Kisirai sighed. "Takato, I believe that I may have to have a conference with your parents if this continues. I'll give you one last chance but if Miss Asagi has to report to my office one more time then I will have to discipline you."

Takato nodded, stiffly and resisted the urge to sigh when he realized that he wouldn't be getting into trouble this time but he had to be more careful. If Mr. Kisirai talked to his parents then, he would get in trouble for sure whether it was his parents or the principal. He could hear Megidramon chuckling in the recesses of his mind and did his best to ignore the dark digimon.

"Yes sir, I understand and I'll try not to let it happen again." Takato said.

Mr. Kisirai nodded. "That may be so but I'll still have to punish you for not paying attention in class. I believe a few hours of after school detention will suffice for now. Miss Asagi just so happens to have duty after school today so report to her at the end of the day."

Takato nodded, slowly but didn't say anything more. He was already trying to figure out how he was going to explain to his mom that he got detention. Mr. Kisirai filled out the necessary forms for Takato and sent the young tamer back to class. As Takato was heading back to class he became aware that his hazard symbol was glowing again and he quickly looked up just in time to see the same boy from before walking around a corner. For a moment, Takato was tempted to stop him and ask him about what was in his backpack but chose not to. He continued back to class and handed Miss Asagi the form that he had received from the principal.

Miss Asagi sighed. "Well, you'll have plenty of time to concentrate on the lesson that you missed after school, Takato. Now take your seat and please try to pay attention for the rest of the period."

Takato nodded and quickly turned to go back to his seat as he felt Megidramon trying to influence his actions again. As soon as Takato sat back down he turned his attention inward as he tried to make contact with the dark digimon.

(Megidramon, can you stop messing with me? I'm starting to get really annoyed with you trying to mess with my emotions every few minutes.) Takato thought.

Now why would I want to do something like that my young tamer? I want you to become my envoy of destruction and the only way I can do that is to get you to know the pleasure of experiencing negative emotions. You have the power to crush anyone that stands in your way and I'm going to teach you how to use as much of my power as your frail human body can handle. Megidramon replied.

(Why do you keep thinking that just because I can use your powers I will become evil?) Takato questioned.

It's quite simple, Takato. The hazard is a power that corrupts anything that comes into contact with it. No matter how much you may want to fight it the hazard is already corrupting you. I'm not really doing anything but planting suggestions in your mind. The hazard is what is really toying with your emotions and turning you evil. Believe it or not I was once a good digimon and was as innocent as the Guilmon that is partnered with you now. Which that brings up a rather interesting note on how you became partnered with Guilmon. Megidramon said with a hint of curiosity.

(What do you mean?) Takato asked.

I never thought this would come up but at the time I was corrupted by the digital hazard I was the only Guilmon in existence that I knew of. I had traveled much of the digital world but I had never encounter another Guilmon or met any digimon that had ever seen one. It poses a rather interesting question about my origins. Megidramon said then laughed. You know this is the first time I've ever thought about such a minor detail. Maybe being contained in your body for so long has begun to affect me as well.

Takato was about to question him again when the bell rang signaling the end of the period that meant it was now time for gym period. This was one period that Takato didn't mind because he was more of an athletic type anyway. He got up and joined Kazu and Kenta as they headed down to the locker room to get changed into their gym clothes. The three boys changed quickly and made their way outside where miss Asagi stood waiting for her students.

Takato, Kazu, and Kenta stood off to the side as Kenta and Kazu were questioning Takato about his visit to the principal's office. Takato was trying to avoid the questioning since it always ended up with them asking why it took so long for Jeri to come back after she took him to the office. The two always insisted that Jeri had a crush of him just the same as he had a crush on her.

"Come on and tell us what happened, chumly. You can't say nothing happened because she was smiling and blushing when her friends mentioned your name. You had to have done something or she wouldn't been so embarrassed." Kazu said.

"I'm telling you guys that nothing happened. We just talked about a few things but I didn't say anything that would make her embarrassed or anything." Takato replied.

"You're hiding something from us, Takato. We already know that you really like Jeri and it's so obvious that even Kazu can tell that she likes you." Kenta said, pointing at Kazu.

"Hey, what's that supposed to mean, Kenta? Unless you forgot I was the one that told you in the first place so you're the one that couldn't figure it out." Kazu said.

Takato shook his head and looked over towards the girls. He noticed Jeri was standing so that she was able to discreetly look at him and still talk to her friends. For a moment, Takato wondered if Kazu and Kenta were right about her having a crush on him. He had a crush on her for a while now but he never thought she would have a crush on him. The brown-haired tamer pushed the thought aside when Miss Asagi called for the class to begin.

"Alright, class. Today were going to be doing the jump and I will be judging each of you on your takeoff, the height of your jump, and your landing. First up will be Kazu." Miss Asagi said.

Kazu took his position at the line and got into a ready position. Miss Asagi gave the signal and Kazu took a running start before making his jump over the pole just barely touching it and landing on the soft padding on the other side.

"That was pretty good, Kazu. Although you touch the pole because you didn't arch yourself enough you did manage to pass." Miss Asagi said.

Kazu grinned and made his way back over to where Kenta and Takato were standing. The trio watched as the others as they completed the jump while some failed others passed. When it was Jeri's turn Takato paid close attention while trying not to let Kazu and Kenta realize it.

Such a silly concept is this emotion that you humans call love. All it seems to do is distract and makes you humans act irrationally. Megidramon said, invading Takato's thoughts.

(Leave me alone will you and stop reading my thoughts. You're starting to become one really annoying tenant and why would human emotions concern you?) Takato thought, annoyed.

Takato was surprised when Megidramon didn't reply and would've thought more on it if Jeri hadn't been making her jump at the moment. Takato found himself blushing as he noticed the way Jeri's body arched gracefully through the air as she crossed the pole then landed on the soft padding with a soft thump. He quickly did his best to calm himself before either of his two friends noticed.

"That was pretty good, Jeri. So you far you've jumped the highest at three inches above the bar limit." Miss Asagi said, marking her book. " Next up with Kenta and finally it Takato you're the last to go for today's exercise."

Both boys nodded as Kenta walked up to the starting line and took his position as he waited for Miss Asagi to give the signal for him to start. Miss Asagi gave the signal and Kenta took a running sprint before leaping and aching his body to clear the pole and landing on the padding with a soft thump. Miss Asagi made her mark down in her pad as she recorded how high Kenta had gotten.

"Excellent, Kenta. You cleared the bar by two and a half inches to put you in second place." Miss Asagi said then, looked over at Takato. "Whenever you're ready you can start, Takato."

Kenta made his way back over to where Kazu was standing as Takato made his way over to the starting point. Both boys as well as the rest of the class knew that Takato was pretty good and always had the highest marks in class.

"So, high do you think he's going to clear the bar today?" Kenta asked.

Kazu shrugged. "Don't know but I can't believe that you jumped higher than me. If I hadn't messed up on my jump I would've jumped even higher than Jeri."

Kenta snickered. "Don't be mad that Takato's girlfriend jumped even higher than you."

"Watch it, Kenta or I'm going to clobber you." Kazu threatened.

Kenta wisely shut up and turned his attention back to Takato. As Takato reached the starting point and took his position he noticed Miss Asagi walk over to the pole and raised it about four inches. The brown-haired woman looked back at Takato and smiled.

"I thought you might want a little more of a challenge since you normally have such an easy time with it." Miss Asagi said.

Takato returned the smile, wryly as he readjusted himself to make the higher jump. He knew he could make it but he wondered if Miss Asagi was trying to get back at him for earlier.

Are you afraid that you can't make the jump because if so let me put your concerns to rest. The hazard is now enhancing all of your normal human abilities to a small extent. The more in control of hazard you become the more you shall notice these changes. Megidramon said.

(I don't want your help or the hazards help in anything that I do.) Takato thought back, angry.

Sorry but this is something that happens naturally to anyone that comes into contact with the hazard. I told you that whether you like it or not you will help me destroy the digital world and the digital hazard will ensure your cooperation. Megidramon said, darkly.

Takato couldn't come up with anything to say and didn't notice that Miss Asagi along with the rest of the class was staring at him. Growing impatient, Miss Asagi decided to wake Takato from his little daydream since it seemed he wasn't going to move anytime soon.

"If it's to hard for you then we can always try a lower mark, Takato." Miss Asagi said.

Takato was jerked from his thoughts. "No, that's alright, Miss Asagi. I can make the jump just taking a moment to get ready."

"Well, try to hurry so we can move on to the next lesson." Miss Asagi said with a sigh.

Takato had to resist the urge to make a smart comment but didn't knowing that it was Megidramon and the hazard messing with his emotions. Takato took a running start and noticed that he felt somewhat lighter than usual. He took his leap and arched his back while easily clearing the pole and landing on the padding with a soft thump. Instead of getting to his feet, Takato laid there for a moment as he thought back on what had just happened. When he was running he felt faster and as he was jumping he found that he had more time to adjust his body since he was a few inches higher than the pole. As he got his feet he glanced down at the faint outline of the hazard symbol on the back of his hand.

(Am I really going to help Megidramon destroy the world by using the power of the digital hazard?) Takato thought.

Well, you're finally starting to get the big picture. No matter how much you try to deny it you're going to become a destroyer as legendary as myself. Megidramon said, laughing.

"That was rather impressive, Takato. You cleared the bar by almost five inches and at such a high level. It would seem that if anything else that you're athletically gifted." Miss Asagi said in a shocked tone.

Many of Takato's classmates applauded their approval at Takato's amazing display. As Takato walked towards his friends he noticed that Jeri was heading over to the two boys. Takato had almost reached where Kazu and Kenta as well as Jeri and her friend Ami were standing when the hazard flared up. He glanced at his hand to see it glowing, steadily and wondered what this could mean this time.

(Megidramon, what's going on this time?) Takato asked.

Megidramon chuckled. You claim to despise me and yet you're once again asking me for help. It would be a lot simpler if your pitiful human mind could understand all of the abilities of the hazard then I wouldn't have to explain anything to you. The hazard is reacting to Guilmon since it would seem that he is somewhere nearby. Normally, this would not happen but since the hazard sensed that other digimon other and your partner is in the area that hazard is shifted into a sort of battle phase.

(Guilmon is here in the school? I hope he doesn't run into anybody or this could cause a whole lot of trouble. I told him to stay put until I got back from school then, we would play together then so what's he doing here.) Takato thought in a panic.

Guilmon is basically a newborn digimon even if he's act the rookie stage. He possesses some maturity thanks to the hazard but otherwise he's still got a short attention span. That's something you will have to correct if your going to make him into my next incarnation. Megidramon said.

Takato ignored him as he called to Miss Asagi. She turned around and regarded Takato with an annoyed look having been interrupted.

"What do you want now, Takato?" Miss Asagi asked, annoyed.

"Miss Asagi, can I go to the restroom?" Takato asked.

Miss Asagi sighed. "Yes, Takato but make it quick but I'm going to begin the next lesson without you and fill you in when you get back."

Takato nodded and made a quick dash for the school in search of his partner. He only hoped that Guilmon had managed to remain undiscovered so far and that he could get Guilmon back out of the school.

Meanwhile, Guilmon was moving through the hallways of Takato's school. It hadn't taken long after his tamer had left him for Guilmon to finish his food and become extremely bored. He had went in search of Takato's scent in hopes that maybe he and his tamer could do something to get rid of the boredom that he was feeling. Remembering that Takato didn't want him to be seen, Guilmon was hiding inside a box that he had found nearby from his hiding place that luckily was big enough to almost cover his entire body. The only visible parts were his tail and his eyes from where he poked holes in the box so that he could see where he was going. He was still following Takato's scent or Takatomon as he was now calling him since Takato's scent was a unique mixture of a digimon's scent as well as his own scent. He had also smelled another digimon but it was coming in the opposite direction of Takatomon so he decided to ignore it for now.

(I wonder where Takatomon is? This place is really big and I might never find him and I'm getting really hungry as well.) Guilmon thought.

The dragon type digimon was rounding a corner when he collided with a solid object. Naturally, Guilmon only took a step back but he looked forward as he heard a grunt. He found himself looking at a middle-aged man sitting on the floor in front of him.

"Are you alright?" Guilmon asked.

"Of course not. Young man, could you care to explain why is that you're walking around the hallway when you should be in class. Furthermore, why are you hiding inside of that boss?" Mr. Kisirai demanded.

"I'm looking for Takatomon can you tell me where he is?" Guilmon asked.

"I don't know who this Takatomon is but you still haven't told me why you're inside that boss?" Mr. Kisirai demanded again.

"Takatomon told me not to let anyone see me so I'm hiding inside this so nobody can." Guilmon replied, happily.

"Well, I'm the principal and I demand that you take off that box immediately." Mr. Kisirai said, grabbing onto the box.

He was surprised when he couldn't get the box to budge even an inch and pulled at the box again. Guilmon held a firm grip on the box since he wouldn't allow himself to fail Takato's orders.

"I demand that you come out of this box immediately. I don't know who this Takatomon is but I'm the principal and you must do exactly what I tell you. Now let go the box now or you're going to be in some serious trouble." Mr. Kisirai said, struggling to overpower his supposed 'student'.

Guilmon didn't want to get into any trouble or else Takatomon would be angry with him so he released the box.

"Okay, you can have the box!" Guilmon exclaimed, happily.

Mr. Kisirai was so surprised that he fell backwards due to the sudden lack of resistance. Guilmon giggled as the man fell backwards with the box landing on him. He had no idea that humans could be this amusing and wondered if this guy would play with him. Mr. Kisirai pushed the box from atop him and began to glare at the student before him. However, the last thing he expected to find himself was a red dragon with black stripes covering his body and a hazard symbol on his stomach. Mr. Kisirai began to back away in fear afraid that it could decide to attack him at any moment.

"Hi!" Guilmon exclaimed, happily.

Mr. Kisirai screamed in terror as he quickly got to his feet and made a quick U-turn. However, he forgot about the box and tripped over it, knocking himself unconscious as he fell. Guilmon regarded the human before his before his nose picked up another rather intriguing smell. Sniffing the air to gain a sense of direction before following the smell to find out what would cause his stomach to growl.

It was a short while later when one of the free period teachers found the principal lying unconscious in the hallway. A student from one of the nearby classes heard the teacher calling for help and soon the hallway was filled with students as they watched a few of the teachers bring the principal back around.

"Sir, are you alright?" A teacher asked.

Mr. Kisirai looked around in fear. "Where did that big dragon go? Didn't any of you see it?"

"Mr. Kisirai, we didn't see anything except for finding you unconscious. Can you remember exactly what happened?" Another male teacher asked.

It was at this moment that Takato arrived still following the feeling he was getting from the hazard symbol in order to find Guilmon. When he noticed the huge commotion he quickly pushed his way through since the hazard was pulling him that way and hoped Guilmon wasn't there. He was glad that he only found the principal surrounded by a few teachers but his relief was short lived when Mr. Kisirai began talking.

"I was making my rounds when I saw this box moving around and thought that it was one of the students inside of it. When I stopped the student he refused to remove the boss saying something about something-mon telling him not to let anyone see him. When I told him to take the box off or he would get in trouble he let it go. Instead of a student there was a red, black and white dragon staring at me with his vicious teeth and claws. He was going to eat me when I tried to get away I tripped over the box and hit my head when I fall. Luckily for me the dragon didn't try to eat me." Mr. Kisirai replied.

Takato couldn't help but despair when he heard what Guilmon had managed to do. Not only did he follow him to school but also the principal caught him. He didn't actually believe that Guilmon had any intention of attacking Mr. Kisirai. He was more worried that if anyone believed the principal then they would call in the police to try and capture Guilmon. If they caught Guilmon then, they would try to experiment on him and who knows what could happen to him.

Well, we can't allow anything to happen to my other half. If he is tampered with in anyone he may not be able to act as a conduit for the hazard's power. You had better find him real soon if you want to accomplish your goal of being the strongest tamer. Megidramon said.

"Guilmon!" Takato whispered to himself.

The hazard tamer made his way back through the sea of students as he followed the feeling he was once again getting from the hazard. He was unaware that the blue-haired boy from before had overheard him and watched Takato go with a critical eye. He whispered something to his backpack before following behind Takato.

Meanwhile, Takato was sure that he was getting closer to Guilmon because the feeling from the hazard was growing even stronger. His search so far had led him through the locker room, to the kitchen and now he was out in the schoolyard. He was growing tired and took a moment to regain his breath while ignoring the burning sensation from the hazard.

"If I don't find Guilmon real soon who knows what sort of trouble he'll get into. I just hope that I can find him before he gets himself caught or hurts someone." Takato said, between breaths.

"Did you say Guilmon?" A voice asked from behind Takato.

Takato spun around in surprise to find himself facing the same boy he had been watching before. He knew the boy was a tamer and wondered if his digimon was still somewhere nearby. He was tempted to ask Megidramon but he refused to rely on the dark digimon for information fearing that he may use it to his advantage. When Takato didn't reply the boy chose to move from his position by the wall to stand closer to him.

"In the hall I heard you say Guilmon, is that the name of your digimon?" The boy asked.

"I don't know what you're talking about." Takato replied, feigning ignorance.

It was at that moment that a digimon came from behind him. Takato instantly recognized him as being a Terriermon and tensed, wondering why this kid was approaching him like this. He didn't have Guilmon with him so he had no protection if they wanted to attack him.

"Look, I'm not here to fight you if that's what you're thinking. My name is Henry Wong and I just wanted to talk with you about digimon if that's alright with you?" Henry asked.

"Henry, why are you asking him when I'm a digimon and can tell you a lot more than he can?" Terriermon asked as he climbed Henry's back to rest atop his head.

Takato was unsure on what to do next, as he had no idea what they were up to. It seemed rather strange that another digimon tamer would just approach him for no apparent reason. It didn't set him at ease that the hazard symbol was still flaring and he could feel it try to drive him act on his more negative emotions. He managed to resist the urge but he still remained cautious. Suddenly, the hazard symbol flared with a bright light that drew Henry's and Terriermon's attention to his hand. Takato's mind was flooded with a vision of Guilmon standing on what appeared to be the school rooftop. He instinctively knew where to go and without a word left Henry and Terriermon to watch him disappear around the corner.

"Well, that was really rude. Henry, are you sure that he is a tamer because he acted like he didn't know what you were talking about? Maybe you didn't hear him right because I never heard of a Guilmon before and I've been all over the digital world." Terriermon said.

"I'm sure of it Terriermon. When I saw him earlier in the hallway he had a digivice on his waist and it looked exactly like mine except for the color. What I really want to know is what was with that bright that was coming from his hand?" Henry said.

Terriermon didn't say anything but he was wondering the same thing. Whatever that intense red light was it made him freeze up as if he was paralyzed by fear and that worried him. That light had an evil feeling to it and he wondered if the kid was actually evil. He didn't want to worry his tamer but he was sure to watch out for the other tamer that is if he actually had a digimon partner. Although, he was sure that he had smelled the scent of a digimon on him but what if his digimon was actually a dark digimon and the kid turned out to be a dark tamer. That would mean that he might have to fight them in order to make sure that they didn't try to hurt anyone. Terriermon wrapped his ears around his body as all this thinking about the kid was beginning to give him a headache.

(I really need to do something constructive or my ears are going to fall off.) Terriermon thought.

Henry opened his backpack. "Hurry and get back inside before someone spots you. We'll have to try some other time to talk with that kid and find out what he knows about digimon."

The rabbit-type digimon quickly obliged as he jumped down from Henry's shoulders and scrambled back into the safety of his backpack before someone spotted him. Henry glanced back in the direction that Takato had ran off once more before heading back into the building. He had to get back to class before anyone noticed that he was missing.

Meanwhile, Takato was making his way to the roof of the school in search of his elusive partner. He was still worried about his encounter with that other tamer and his Terriermon. He already knew that there were other tamers but he had no idea what to expect from any of them. Would he make friends with them or would he have to battle each one of them in order to prove which of them was the strongest. He wished he knew what to expect being a digimon tamer but he was at a lost. The only source of information he had was probably Megidramon and he didn't want to ask him.

Do you really think so low of me, my young one? If you're going to be my envoy of destruction then, you're going to have to know everything that I know. Like I said before, you have my power but you lack the knowledge to use it and the hazard shall take care of that part. Megidramon said.

(If you're so willing to give out information tell me what am I supposed to be doing a tamer?) Takato thought.

That is something that you must discover on your own but as long as I get what I want in the end I could care less what you do. Megidramon replied.

(Well, you really are a lot of help.) Takato thought, sarcastically.

Megidramon chuckled in response before receding back into the realms of Takato's mind. Takato was beginning to get really frustrated with his current occupant. He pushed the thought to the side as he finally reached the rooftop and scanned the rooftop in search of Guilmon. He didn't see him at first but as he walked to the side of the entrance he saw Guilmon sitting at the opposite end of the roof. His eyes began to grow bleary and he was so overcome with emotions that didn't acknowledge the hazard flaring once more before going silent.

Takato found himself unable to speak at first being so happy that Guilmon was safe and alright. He slowly approached him as he struggled to find his voice in order to call Guilmon's name. Luckily, he didn't have to because Guilmon suddenly picked up Takato's scent drifting in the air and turned around. A happy expression came to his face as he saw his tamer and took a running start towards him. Takato stopped as he saw this and braced for Guilmon to barrel into him. At the last moment, Guilmon leaped into the air and dived onto his tamer.

"Takatomon!" Guilmon exclaimed, happily.

Takato crumpled under Guilmon's weight as the digimon proceeded to nuzzle his face. Takato laughed as he pushed Guilmon off him so that he was in a sitting position. Guilmon rested on his haunches as he peered into Takato's face still smiling.

"Guilmon, I'm not a digimon but I'm glad that I found you." Takato said.

Guilmon smiled even more. "You were looking for me and I was looking for you but we found each other, Takatomon."

Takato was about to correct him again but chose not to. He was just glad that he had found his partner before anyone else now all he had to do was keep him hidden until school was out.

"Guilmon, don't follow me to school like this anymore. If anyone had caught you then, they would've taken you away and we wouldn't have seen each other anymore." Takato said.

"I'm sorry, Takatomon. I promise to do what you say from now on." Guilmon said, sadly.

Takato smiled. "Don't worry about it, boy. I'm just glad that you're okay and now I need you to stay up here out of sight until I come and get you later."

Guilmon nodded and watched as Takato got and made his way back over to the doorway. Takato gave one last wave before going back inside the building. Guilmon returned to watching the clouds as he waited for his tamer to come back and get him. Maybe later they could play together if his tamer wasn't mad at him for following him. That would be a great way to end the day and Guilmon just couldn't wait for Takato to come get him.

It was some time later when Guilmon found himself walking through what Takato called a park with his tamer at his side. All the different things that he was seeing and all the different smells were so enticing to his senses and they amazed him. However, the real reason they were there was because Takato had discovered a great place to hide Guilmon. It was a stone shed located in the center of the park that used to be a clubhouse to the younger kids but ever since they put an Iron Gate up none of the kids ever used it anymore. It was a perfect place for Guilmon to hide and he had plenty of room to move around because it was on a rarely used trail. As they rounded a corner Guilmon began to grow even more excited and couldn't hold back any longer.

"Takatomon, aren't you going to tell me where you're taking me?" Guilmon asked, excited.

"Don't worry, Guilmon. I'm just taking you to your new home and after that we can play for the rest of the day." Takato replied.

"Yay!" Guilmon exclaimed, jumping into the air.

Takato smiled at his partner and realized that they were getting closer as they neared a fence leading around another corner. As soon as they rounded the corner, the hazard symbol on the back of his hand flared to life making Takato grip his hand at the sudden intense pain. At that same moment, Guilmon's eyes turned into slits as his viral instincts took over. However, he was unable to react as a fist suddenly materialized in front of him and knocked him backwards through the fence. Takato ignored the pain from his hand a focused his attention on Guilmon to make sure he was alright before looking to his left. He was surprised to see the graceful figure of Renamon landing in a crouched position. He was also surprised to see the same redheaded girl from his dreams standing in a tree looking at them with a scowl on her face. He was about to ask her why she had attacked Guilmon when she spoke first.

"Well, Renamon it seems that we found another victim and from the looks of these two it won't take long. Now go and walk all over them." The girl said.

"As you wish, Rika." Renamon replied.

The vulpine digimon jumped into the air just as Guilmon was standing and dove down at him. As Takato saw his digimon take a stance he had only one thought on his mind. What was going on and how was he going to get out of it before Guilmon got hurt?

Deep inside Takato's mind, Megidramon stirred as he watched the events unfold and he wondered how his young tamer was going to handle his first digimon fight. If necessary he would lend advice but he had to see if he was truly worthy of mastering the power of the hazard.

To be continued…..

Well, it's been awhile but I finally posted another chapter of Hazard & Chaos and hope to do even more real soon. Sorry for the wait everyone but I've been so busy lately that I almost decided to give up on writing anymore fics. Luckily, my boss has given me a little more free time and I'm now beginning to write again and hope to continue no long breaks between stories.

In the next chapter, Takato and Guilmon battle against Rika and Renamon. A timely intervention by Henry and Terriermon prevents the fight from escalating to far. However, it leaves an unresolved score that Rika and Renamon are determined to finish. Plus, you will also see Takato use some abilities of the Hazard as they begin to manifest themselves. Will Takato truly become Megidramon's envoy of destruction or will he be able to resist the call of darkness? Find out in the next chapter of Hazard & Chaos: Battle of the strong.