Reppamon stormed through the Digimon Squad's entrance for four-legged members, which was just a big kitty door next to the main door for the two-legged squad members.
"Chief!" he shouted. "Taomon! I have some urgent report..."
"They're not here, Reppa!" one of the younger cops proclaimed. "Chief Todo called his wife to fetch him and Roshi went home with his daughters."
"Wh-what?" Reppamon gasped. "Why would they do that? The case we're on is too important for us to just go home like that... in fact, the chief himself told me that this morning."
"Yeah, I know," his colleague Mamemon chuckled. "That was after you told him of your little love story..."
"Let the whole squad know about this, will ya?" Reppamon groaned. "Anyways, I don't understand them... what about Bimon?"
"Bimon has been brought to the Nonaka's house as well. He is sentenced to stay with a foster family who can properly keep him out of mischief."
Reppamon blinked. "I hope they know what they are doing... Bimon isn't just your average Rookie. He's a criminal mastermind..."
Mamemon chuckled. "I think your girlfriend will take care of him just fine..."
Reppamon glared at him, which even increased the mutant Digimon's giggling.
"Whatever... did Roshi and the chief say anything before they left?"
"Oh yeah, they said that you are now in charge of the angel kids case."
"Just my luck..." Reppamon groaned. "Um, say... did anything unusual happen while I was away?"
"Oh, nothing much," Mamemon shrugged. "Except that Roshi and the chief got turned into little girls, but..."
"WHAAAAAAAT?" Reppamon shouted and nearly fell back on his furry behind in surprise. "But... but how...?" He sighed. "Lemme guess... the angel kids... right?"
"Who else?" Mamemon asked. "The chief was pretty reckless when he faced them just like that. Too bad that Tao got caught in the crossfire as well..."
"I take it that's the reason why they left for home, isn't it?" Reppamon assumed.
Mamemon nodded. "Yes, according to law, they need a legal guardian. Todo has his wife, but since he's a bit small to drive, Mrs. Todo has picked him - her up with her own car."
"I guess it's only logical that Roshi would be staying with his family," Reppamon sighed. "Is he very miffed that he has to stay with his grandpa?"
"Actually, SHE was the one who suggested that he'd stay with her in the first place. I guess that she wants to keep a close eye on him..."
"She, of course!" Reppamon groaned. "And what's HER Rookie form called?"
"Fuchsmon!" Mamemon smirked. "And let me tell you, she's the cutest Rookie I've seen in my life."
"Get a life, you pedo..." Reppamon grumbled. "That's your superior you're talking about."
"I didn't mean it like THAT!" Mamemon defended himself. "His daughter said so herself."
"So Renamon was here?" Reppamon asked. "Did she say anything about me?"
"No, she didn't, but let me tell you, that torn shirt she wore was..."
"Stop! Cut that out! You're not allowed to talk like that anymore, got it?"
Mamemon was not the only one in the room to laugh. "Gee, you sure are touchy when talking about her family."
"Well, what would you say if the father of the girl you like is your superior and partner?" Reppamon grimaced. "Now get back to work, you buffoons!"
"Sheesh, he can't take one little joke..." another police officer grumbled while everyone was getting back to work.
Bimon crossed his arms. "I'm not gonna wear that!"
Rika's grandmother smiled. "Awww, I believe you'll just look adorable in this. C'mon, try it on!"
"Not in this life, woman!" Bimon spat.
The old woman narrowed her eyes. "You will do as you're told, understood? You are here to learn how to properly act towards other people. Now be a good boy and put on these pyjamas."
"Bite me, you old hag!" Bimon yelled. "I won't be part of this little game. I REFUSE to put on this ridiculous garment for children! Now let me go or suffer my wrath!"
"Don't say I didn't warn you..." Grandmother frowned. She took the Rookie's wrists firmly, pulled him across her lap and brushed his tail aside.
"Hey, what's the big idea...?"
WHAP! Rumiko's mother firmly brought down her hand on the rebellious Digimon's furry behind. "That'll teach you to respect your elders, child!"
WHAP!
WHAP!
WHAP!
Fuchsmon grinned while watching the spectacle through the door gap. "Finally that creep is getting what he deserves..."
"You know, a good girl wouldn't spy on others," an amused voice behind her chuckled.
Fuchsmon groaned when she recognized her younger daughter's voice. "Please, Rika... don't make this any more difficult than it is. I will endure this until we find a way to turn me back, but remember that I am still your father, even if I look like I could be your kid sister, okay?"
"Hmmm..." Rika pondered. "Kid sister... sounds great! I never had a younger sister..."
Fuchsmon pouted. "That's not funny, young lady!"
Rika grinned. "Oh yes, yes, it is... by the way, aren't you gonna take off those ribbons on your tail? I thought you wouldn't want Mom to see you like this before she comes home..."
"I tried..." Fuchsmon grimaced. "But it looks like they're part of this form... I can't get them off."
"Or maybe you like them so much that you just don't want to take them off," Rika chuckled.
"I told you, that's not funny!" Fuchsmon grumbled.
"Aw, c'mon, Dad, I know you can take a joke. Besides, I was in a similar situation just a few days ago, remember? That regression trap in the old lab..."
They walked into Rika's and Renamon's room, where Fuchsmon would also sleep. The tiny vixen sat up on Rika's bed and crossed her arms.
"I don't understand why you don't want Renamon to try and use her Taomon powers to undo the spell."
"It isn't just a spell," Fuchsmon grumbled. "It's a divine enchantment... only other Angel Digimon can undo that seal. And getting in contact with Magnadramon's forces takes some time."
"Then why didn't you just call MarineAngemon? Or Ai and Mako's mother?"
"Do you really think it's a good idea to tell d'Arcmon that her daughter's followers have turned me into this?" Fuchsmon asked.
"I think she already knows if she has watched the news. Besides, aren't you just making up excuses?"
Fuchsmon turned away her head and mumbled something.
"What did you say?" Rika asked.
Her regressed father grimaced. "I said that I'm starting to LIKE this! Do you get that? I'm starting to get COMFORTABLE in this body! I'd love to return to my adult body, but... but..." She fidgeted around nervously. "That would mean I'd have to go back to my own apartment... I couldn't stay with you..."
Rika sighed. "Oh Dad, if that's your only problem, why don't you just come back to Mom? Why can't you just apologize? Is it because Renamon and I still keep on fighting? Do you still think it's TOO DANGEROUS? Is that the reason why we can't be a family?"
Fuchsmon was taken aback when she realized that tears had appeared in her daughter's face. "Oh Rika... I didn't mean it like that..."
"Do you?" Rika shouted. "Well, we'll see how you will like it in our place. How do you like to be the smaller, weaker part of the family? How do you like to be treated like a little kid?" She turned around to leave the room.
"R-rika..." Fuchsmon stammered.
"Why don't you just go to bed?" Rika asked. "Little girls shouldn't stay up for too long! Oh, and another thing: You better not go out by yourself, evil Digimon could show up and get you. And that's why it's TOO DANGEROUS, don't you agree?"
She angrily stormed off and left Fuchsmon behind. By now, the Rookie didn't feel like a strong adult or a capable police officer at all... just like a little, scared child...
The door opened again and Renamon entered the room. "Dad, Mom is here and..." She blinked when she saw the picture of misery her father was. "Um... did something happen?"
Fuchsmon looked up at her oldest daughter. "Rena... am I really such a bad father? Shouldn't I have reprimanded you all those times? Did I worry too much about your safety?"
Renamon sat down next to her. "Did Rika say that?"
Fuchsmon nodded.
Renamon sighed. "I must admit, she's right... you have been a bit... difficult after you found out that we have become Digital Champions. All of the other members of your own group have been proud of their children... so why couldn't you? I understand that you are worried about our safety, but if you had watched us fight, you should know that we are capable of taking care of ourselves."
"But... but the thought that you might die in one of those battles... what if... what if one of these Digimon you fight deletes you? What if it absorbs your data?" She sniffled. "I couldn't bear that..."
"Then don't think about that anymore," Renamon told her. "You know, at first, I was also worried about Rika. Before she digivolved for the first time, she was just like any other normal human girl, yet she had to stay close to me to help me in battle. She was my Tamer... and I protected her. But what would happen if I would fail to do my duty? Then Rika would have died. That's why I decided not to think about that gruesome image anymore and focussed on becoming stronger. By doing that, I could ensure that Rika would never be harmed. And now that Rika can defend herself against attackers as much as I could, it has become even easier for me to see my frie... my little sister in battle. And you, as our father, should do the same."
"I... I guess I can try," Fuchsmon said. She then chuckled. "I guess I should be able to... I have such strong daughters who can do the same, after all."
Renamon smiled. "There you go! That's a good girl!" And she ruffled her regressed father's head fur.
Fuchsmon glowered. "You girls enjoy doing this to me, do you?"
Renamon giggled. "Rika is right, this is too much fun..."
"Renamon? Roshi? Are you in here?"
Fuchsmon paled when she heard that voice.
"Calm down, Dad!" Renamon smiled. "It won't be so bad..."
Fuchsmon gulped. "W-well, if you say so..."
And then, Rumiko appeared in front of the door. Her glance fell upon Fuchsmon... and at first, she just stared in disbelief. "R-roshi?"
Fuchsmon waved meekly. "Um... hi, Rumi-chan! Like my new look?"
Rumiko then grinned and scooped up the little vixen in a massive hug.
"Oh, Roshi! You look sooooo ADORABLE!"
"Gah! Rumi, let go! Not when Renamon is watching... Rumiko, I (gasp) need some air..."
Renamon just giggled.
Bimon came shuffling past them, rubbing a very sore and swollen behind. He tried to hide it, but Renamon could tell that he had been crying.
Still, he sneered evilly when he saw what Rumiko was doing to his regressed son. "Awww, now who's Mommy's little darling?" he grinned.
Renamon frowned. "Be nice now, or I'll call for Grandma!"
Bimon gave off a little squeak of terror and ran into bathroom, hoping he would find some sort of salve to soothe his swollen rump.
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