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For Shunji Anjo, it had been an interesting evening so far- no only did he find out his girlfriend's little sister had digimon of her own, but so it seemed did other kids! While he was happy to have a digimon of his own like he always wanted as a kid, he also couldn't help but feel like something was off about the whole situation. Why was he the only teenager so far with a digimon partner, why did his girlfriend freak out up seeing Dracomon?

Okay, maybe that second question had an answer since he did admittedly hide Dracomon's existence from her. But why did he do that in the first place? He honestly should have let his girlfriend in on the secret, right? So what compelled him to---

It was then, that Dracomon growled, catching Shunji's attention.

"What's wrong little buddy?" he said, before noticing the mist swirling around them both. When did it get misty? And why was he hearing what sounded like music in the air?

"A-A digimon!" Dracomon said, before Shunji realized that the mist around them was a lot like the digimon entering the world in Digimon Tamers! Gripping his emerald green digivice tighter, he then looked around to try and figure out where the digimon would strike from. His face became serious as he knew this battle would be a tough one, especially with Dracomon so low on energy.

And then, he heard the laughter coming from seemingly everywhere in the mist.

"Oooooh.... yes!~" Shunji heard someone, definitely a man moan out, before seeing the mist coalesce into a male figure with water for hair and a white bodysuit covered in gold zippers. This strange digimon was also posing against a street-light like some sort of pole dancer, and as Shunji stared at the strange digimon, he not only felt attracted to this handsome digimon, but he also got the feeling that this digimon, if human, would be the kind of man who would get away with seducing his wife, and he wasn't even married to Ayaka yet!

It was at that moment, that Shunji decided to see just who this digimon was as he let his digivice scan the strange humanoid, only to his horror that he got an error on the digivice's display.

That... probably wasn't good.

"W-Who or what are you?" Shunji said, doing his best to keep calm, only for the handsome stranger to laugh and flip his watery hair with a white clawed hand.

"I, am the Maestro Marquis du Aquary, Splashmon," the stranger said as he introduced himself and bowed, "And you, are Shunji Anjo, partnered to Dracomon and boyfriend to Darling Ayaka Wakamiya. You're living with your grandparents while your parents go through some issues, and while overly affectionate with those you care for... you're also hiding another side of you behind that mask you wear."

Shunji was surprised by this, as was Dracomon! How did this digimon know about his life, and more importantly....

"Why did you just call Ayaka, Darling?" Shunji said with a glare, "What did you do to my girlfriend!?"

"Oh, that?" Splashmon said without a care in the world as he examined his claws, "I simply showed her the fact you had a digimon a couple of weeks ago. The Ayaka you've been hanging out with since then is one of my familiars sent in to replace her and spy on your world."

"Wh-what!?" Shunji said, clearly shocked by this news! However, seeing that this mysterious digimon, Splashmon said this like it was nothing caused Shunji to glare soon enough as he spoke again, "You're lying. I was just with Ayaka, and she was like she always had been- even if she was paranoid at her sister for some reason.

"Tsk, tsk. you are truly blinded by it if you can't tell a puppet from the real thing," Splashmon said as he wagged his finger at Shunji, "Besides, I can show you proof that the real Ayaka isn't even in this world anymore!"

With a wave of his hand, Shunji watched as Splashmon summoned forth a bubble of water from thin air, before waving his other hand and showing Shunji an image of Ayaka dancing in front of a mirror, her light brown hair pulled back into a pony tail as her blue eyes seemed a little heartbroken about something. While Shunji would assumed this probably stalker conjured this footage after witnessing his girlfriend's dance classes, before he noticed something unexpected.

Ayaka, was dancing with what looked like a knight in shining armor with draconic decals and a couple of green spots on his chest and helmet.

"A...Another Digimon!?" Shunji said in shock, especially since he knew full well that Ayaka hated digimon... didn't she?

"Shunji?" Dracomon said in confusion, "Why is Ayaka dancing with a weird looking Gallantmon?"

"Hold your tongue little Dragon!" Splashmon said in indignation, "That "gallantmon" as you put is the former king of Witchelny, MedievalDukemon! Show some respect, won't you?"

"O-Oh! Sorry," Dracomon said, while Shunji kept staring at the image in the bubble. It certainly looked like Ayaka was having fun, and for some reason, it hurt him to see her happy without him around.

"That... that can't be Ayaka!" Shunji then said, causing Splashmon to chuckle as the young human continued, "Ayaka... Ayaka hates digimon! She'd never willingly dance with one!"

"Ah, and that, is where you're wrong, Shunjikins," Splashmon said, causing Shunji to blush at the sudden nickname, "I have the real Ayaka as my guest, and I can take you to her, for a price- you giving up your place in the story playing out now, and let you and Dracomon be replaced by puppets piloted by my familiars."

"What are you talking about?" Shunji asked coldly, "Did you trick Ayaka into taking some sort of deal?"

"Why Shunjikins, I'm hurt!" Splashmon said with a pout, "Ayaka was being hurt by her family, all because of her sister Yun's status as main character! I just had to liberate her to keep her from a terrible fate!"

"Dracomon, I know you don't have much energy left, but I need you to fight this bastard," Shunji said, while Dracomon nodded.

It was, after all, time for a fight. Shunji watched as Dracomon charged ahead, ready to use his fangs on Splashmon- only for something unexpected to happen once the hit connected.

Dracomon's fangs went through the Handsome Man's arm like it was nothing.

"Wh-What!?"

"Oh please, I'm also known as the Water Tiger for a reason," Splashmon said in annoyance, before summoning what looked like a horde of yellow blobs that swarmed around Shunji and Dracomon, paralyzing them upon contact as they both hit the ground. Shunji watched as Splashmon moved closer, before putting a foot down on Dracomon's tail as he looked at Shunji's eyes.

"By the way, I'm classified as an "Ultimate" Level digimon- though personally, I should be a Mega with my strength and skill," Splashmon said as he dug his heel into Dracomon's tail, "Now, I'm giving you one chance, Shunjikins- either come with me willingly and see the real Ayaka again, or stay here, and suffer at the story's end."

"I..." Shunji said, before looking at Dracomon and seeing he was in pain. Then, with sheer determination he willed his paralyized body to move, getting up and punching Splashmon's smug looking face- only for Splashmon's claw to catch his fist.

"I see, so is this your answer then?" Splashmon said, squeezing Shunji's fist, and almost breaking it. "Shame, Ayaka was looking forward to seeing you..."

With that, Splashmon dispersed into mist once again, leaving Shunji and Dracomon alone in the street. Shunji was about to text Ayaka, to make sure she was alright, before a fog entered his mind, telling him to ignore this event as he and his partner blankly wandered back home to rest. The Suefluence affecting their minds even without Yun's presence as they were forced to think this event was caused by exhaustion, and treat it as just a fleeting dream...