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Published: 2012-07-10 22:56:31 +0000 UTC; Views: 10823; Favourites: 327; Downloads: 0
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I finally tried my hand at a true cel shade. None to shabby it's got a background and everything XD

Every year I go through a complete Wizardmon/Gatomon phase where all I want to do is hear about, talk about, and think about these two. While it is usually constrained to early Oct. (in lue of Anime Banzai being around the corner) it struck early this year and I found myself once again gobbling up any and all new fanart, images and info.


This piece was inspired by numerous writings I perused in the past detailing Gatomons years with Myotismon prior to saving Wizardmon. Having watched the Japanese version, it is safe to say those were hard times for her, as there are numerous shots of her being beat by Myotismons whip.

Those of you who have done your research know that Gatomon is a Champion level Digimon. This is unique in that she is the only Digimon in the kids group that stays in this form as opposed to her Rookie form most the time. The official consensus is that 'she had to grow strong without the help of her Digital partner, thus she has the power sufficient to support her Champion form at all times'.

Well, we can't be strong all the time, and I imagine she was forced back into her Rookie form from time to time amidst her beatings.
During those darker days I"m sure she got used to laying on the cold stones of the castle floor, as she waited for the strength to stand again.
Someone as proud and powerful as Gatomon wouldn't be inclined to accept anyone's help. Unless of course, that someone never asked.

Hehe,
We can't be strong all the time, and that is what I like about Gatomons rookie form Salamon. It looks so tender and kind, an accurate portrayal of her more genuine self. Something I know Wizardmon saw in her regardless of form.
^_^
I imagine much of their relationship was spent with her turning him away, and him caring for her in subtle ways. Kindness is what their friendship embodies to me. It was what drew them together afterall.

-S.o.S.

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Comments: 38

LadybelleofPemberley [2020-05-31 17:45:58 +0000 UTC]

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Rocio-Aj [2018-12-21 22:34:48 +0000 UTC]

JUST LET THEM BE TOGETER... T-T

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justama [2017-10-31 18:20:31 +0000 UTC]

fantastic artwork, like from scene of anime  

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Quianar [2015-03-23 03:22:27 +0000 UTC]

In the Japanese dub, Tailmon/Gatomon was actually questioned about her ability to stay in Champion form and she responded that she possessed more self discipline.

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DigitalGirl15 [2014-08-01 02:31:34 +0000 UTC]

This is so sweet! He's helping poor Salamon get away from the bats. Good drawing,

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ShadowOfSolace In reply to DigitalGirl15 [2014-08-01 02:43:31 +0000 UTC]

^u^ Thank u!
I wish the anime would have showcased a bit more of their time with Myotismon together. But since they didn't I make up my own ideas!

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DigitalGirl15 In reply to ShadowOfSolace [2014-08-01 02:46:53 +0000 UTC]

Yeah, that would have been interesting. Well, there are a lot of stories about their time serving Myotismon.

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Erenea2011 [2014-07-30 01:05:55 +0000 UTC]

Soo cool,you have talent

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Marril96 [2014-06-19 19:21:58 +0000 UTC]

This is so beautiful and so sad as well. These two just make me sad in general

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ShadowOfSolace In reply to Marril96 [2014-06-20 00:23:43 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so very much!
And ya finding 'feels' to work from in regard to these two is never hard... They're just so precious ^u^

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Maishardstyle [2013-10-27 00:20:20 +0000 UTC]

I like how the bats are chewing on Wizardmon's hat, as if he had to take her away from them.

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Growlie26 [2013-10-21 02:08:29 +0000 UTC]

Poor GatoMon!

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Flawed-Perception [2013-05-02 17:35:32 +0000 UTC]

I know I already comment, but that was before reading your description. And after reading it I've decided I'm going to probably have a smaller team in my story, with less of the original crest being used. I will probably use Destiny, Miracles, and Kindness and then create three new ones. With Wizardmon being a partner Digimon in my story, I feel that after reading your description for this picture, his human partner will be the Digidestined of Kindness.

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ShadowOfSolace In reply to Flawed-Perception [2013-05-03 20:31:19 +0000 UTC]

That sounds beautiful, when will u begin writing?

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Flawed-Perception In reply to ShadowOfSolace [2013-05-04 01:05:47 +0000 UTC]

I need to hash out my characters and their partners and at least a start of a plot, so a couple of weeks maybe.

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Flawed-Perception [2013-05-02 17:27:28 +0000 UTC]

is it possible for a male to fangirl? if so, I am completely fangirling this picture. Two of my favorite Digimon, TOGETHER, in an emotionally heart wrenching picture. You are great.

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ShadowOfSolace In reply to Flawed-Perception [2013-05-03 20:30:53 +0000 UTC]

Hahahahaa I don't know if its possible, but regardless it sounds downright adorable!!
Thank you for the comment Flaw, I'm so glad the emotions carried through~<3 OuO

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Flawed-Perception In reply to ShadowOfSolace [2013-05-04 01:07:11 +0000 UTC]

You're absolutely welcome. I would love to see more artwork like this. Maybe in a couple of years when you have free time you could do a digimon fan comic based around these two and their time with Myotismon.

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ShadowOfSolace In reply to Flawed-Perception [2013-05-04 18:01:38 +0000 UTC]

I've always wanted to, but I've never had anything concrete in mind

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Flawed-Perception In reply to ShadowOfSolace [2013-05-05 13:59:00 +0000 UTC]

Well that's why I said in a couple of years. So you have time to hash out plans.

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Absolmaster2012 [2013-03-31 07:55:13 +0000 UTC]

I don't really like Gatomon at all.... but this is still awesome

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ShadowOfSolace In reply to Absolmaster2012 [2013-04-01 05:40:55 +0000 UTC]

Well, since technically she's Salamon XD You can still like it thanks to a technicality lol ^u^

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Absolmaster2012 In reply to ShadowOfSolace [2013-04-01 06:10:00 +0000 UTC]

That's true, lol! I just always favored Demidevimon over her, but Wizardmon is one of my favorites.....I do like this, you've done a wonderful job

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ShadowOfSolace In reply to Absolmaster2012 [2013-04-02 16:51:14 +0000 UTC]

Thank you~
And ya Demi was cool-I always thought it was lame and abrupt the way he died tho T_T

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Absolmaster2012 In reply to ShadowOfSolace [2013-04-03 04:12:06 +0000 UTC]

You're Welcome Yeah, that's true..... I never expected him to die that way I also hated that they never talked about his past at all.

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ShadowOfSolace In reply to Absolmaster2012 [2013-04-04 01:06:25 +0000 UTC]

Ya I've always wondered if there were any parallels between him and Myotismon since they are both from the same evolution line *Demidevi being the rookie form*

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Absolmaster2012 In reply to ShadowOfSolace [2013-04-28 07:55:53 +0000 UTC]

Guess we'll never know

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graffiti-blaze [2012-12-01 02:33:46 +0000 UTC]

Awww... now I want to watch to Digimon...

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ShadowOfSolace In reply to graffiti-blaze [2012-12-04 02:14:42 +0000 UTC]

Me too! I always skip straight to the Wizardmon episodes tho XD
So sad even after all these years hahaa

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graffiti-blaze In reply to ShadowOfSolace [2012-12-04 02:17:45 +0000 UTC]

d'aww...

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JeMiChi [2012-07-15 17:17:31 +0000 UTC]

I love the picture and how you described the relationship between these two.
I get these phases all the time of several characters and couples from Digimon, I wish I had more time to draw pictures of them ^^

And your cell-shading looks amazing, it looks just like a screenshot from the series!

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i-am-mR-Me [2012-07-12 03:53:48 +0000 UTC]

Promoing this on my Tumblr ^^

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ShadowOfSolace In reply to i-am-mR-Me [2012-07-13 01:39:01 +0000 UTC]

Awwww thank u-Lemme know if u get any neat comments ^_^

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i-am-mR-Me In reply to ShadowOfSolace [2012-07-16 08:01:55 +0000 UTC]

Will do

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Unmeimiru [2012-07-11 18:40:10 +0000 UTC]

you definitely pull off the cell-shading style

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AealZX [2012-07-11 15:35:55 +0000 UTC]

D'AWWWWWWWWWWWWWW~

I love mushy stuff with Wizardmon~

Well done on the cell shading and background, it looks professional. >u👍: 0 ⏩: 0

Reb320 [2012-07-11 04:23:42 +0000 UTC]

Why doesn't this have more comments and favs yet!?

Oh my gosh. This picture just makes me feel allll warm and fuzzy inside.

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D-Catz [2012-07-10 23:32:03 +0000 UTC]

I love it ^^

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