This is my first fanfic, but I'd like any reviewers to be as harsh as possible, as that will help to make me a better writer. It takes quite a few themes from Neon Genesis Evangelion. Comments can be posted as reviews or sent to winston_jen@gmx.net This story takes place during Season 2, sometime after the episode when everyone gets their digiegg.

The 11th Crest

1 Chapter 1: The Ashes of Victory

The digidestined were all in the digital world, near the ruins of Myotismon's castle. Or, more accurately, the crater where the castle once stood. "Tell me again why we're here, Kari?" Yolei complained. She began to shiver rapidly. "Isn't Myotismon dead?"

"Please try to calm down, Yolei. We might be able to find some information that the Emperor hasn't yet. He hasn't conquered this area yet."

"I can see why. Look at all the lava there. It's like the explosion cut right into the heart of the earth. Wait! What's this?!?" T.K. took out his D3. "According to this, there's another crest nearby.IN THE MIDDLE OF THAT CRATER! Hmm. My D3 seems to be working just fine. We've gotta check it out. Perhaps there's another kid like us who's trapped. We gotta find out what it is."

"You're right." Yolei agreed. "We've got to take whatever risk we have to."

The digidestined all make their digimon armour-digivolve. They fly down to the center of the crater, where there is a young boy, about 2 years older than Davis. He has short, dark brown hair. He is crouched in the fetal position. The lava doesn't seem to faze him. However, when he sees the Chosen children coming, he curls up even further and lets out a whimper.

"Don't hate me please! Don't abandon me! Why does everyone hate me? Look after me, I'm begging you!". The child breaks down in tears.

"Poor kid." Halsemon lands on the small island where the kid is. "Calm down. What's your name? How long have you been here?"

By now, the other children have landed on islands nearby.

"You mean.you're not angry at me? For causing all this destruction here?"

"No. It's O.K. We realise now that you did what you had to," said T.K. reassuringly. "I'm sorry, but I don't remember your name. How long has it been since last we met?"

"I am (sniff) Hugh Borealis. I have been here for three years."

"THREE YEARS?!??" Kari was completely incredulous. "But.that's when we defeated.it COULDN't be! He couldn't have. AAAHHHH!!" Kari literally loses her mind and faints on Nefertimon.

"Enough self-pity," Davis said. "We need all the help we can get to beat the Emperor."

Hugh's eyes lit up. "You.need help? You have a use for me? Great! Of course I'll help. Here." He effortlessly tossed T.K. two large, binded books. "Here. These were from Myotismon's library. They may help. Unfortunately I.can't read."

"Thanks." T.K. caught them, but nearly dropped them from the weight. How did he throw them so easily? He thought. Where does he get his energy from? "How come these managed to survive?"

"These books were enchanted so they couldn't be destroyed." Hugh put his head between his knees. Just like me. he thought.

"Enough talk, guys! Let's get going to the next control spire!" This was Davis, pushy as always.

"I see," replied Hugh. He jumped from island to island, then climbed up the vertical, rocky edge of the crater while the other children looked on in shock.

TO BE CONTINUED. Please R & R.