A/N: Ok, honestly I've held off from releasing the Redux version of this story because I was crunch for time and got busy (with life and my other fics). This was originally intended to be the first Digi-Fusion movie fic I wanted to release back in 2012, but that ended up being Mutalior's Vengeance instead.
Well, I'm finally pulling the trigger on this release!
This story features the first DF Movie villain Daimaomon, an amalgamation of King Piccolo and Garlic Jr. It loosely adapts Dead Zone. With Halloween this month, seems appropriate to release a Digi-Fusion movie fic featuring a demon.
Speaking of Halloween, if you're looking for this year's Halloween/Holiday character corners, it's being posted as a separate story. The sheer size of the guests are too big to contain in consolidated segments. Go to Ford1114 (my collab partner's page) and find the fic titled House of Madoka: Halloween Night.
You also have the option to check out my deviantart page where I will post House of Madoka: Halloween Night and an archive of my completed/ongoing fanfics (starting with Digimon Fusion Kai very soon!).
Anyway, not to bore you any further, let's begin!
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Digital World/Continent of Server
The Continent of Server once occupied by the Dark Network had all but fell into obscurity. Those formerly affiliated fled and sought new freedom. However, the Continent of Server was still occupied by yet another evil hand at work. A large flying fortress cruised through the skies. The outside was decorated with metallic steel mostly green and black. On the sides were Kanji, which translated to Akuma, the mark of the Devil.
Inside was a dark, spacious, and ominous room with several mysterious figures amassed. Some were pioneering the ship. Another stood by a large throne and a massive figure sat inside the throne.
The figure standing by the throne bared the resemblance to a cobra with its hood expanded out. His skin seemed greenish brown and a long, segmented neck emerged. Its yellow eyes had black, thin irises, which widened and thinned when light beamed over them. Despite being a serpent, the creature had a bipedal body covered in a black cloak. The hands were covered with gray gloves and his boots are brown. Around its neck is a pendant with an emerald green ruby embroidered at the center.
The other crew members were far larger than the snake. On the far left side stood a beast with the features of a grizzly bear. His snout was short with humanoid features. Sticking out at the top of his head was spiky orange hair. His yellow eyes contained green irises. The beast's body was massive and muscular. In fact, his whole body was entirely muscle covered under thick layers of fur. A set of bronze body armor covered the beast's chest and waist. He kept a sword sheathed on his left hip.
The monster at the center was a demonic creature with sickly yellow skin. Its face was hideous with mouth lined with dagger-like teeth. The creature's hands were equipped with clawed gloves, akin to the horror film icon Freddy Krueger. A long, chameleon tongue wiped the sides of its mouth. His wardrobe consisted of a white shirt top and black pants. His back was arched like a hunchback.
The creature on the right appeared to be a praying mantis. Its green body was thin and segmented. The eyes of the insect are red with no irises. The sickle-like arms had blade-like spikes used to crush its prey under its sheer strength. However, the insect also wore its own outfit. It was a Chinese-style black outfit. A red headband adorned its forehead with silver belt settling its waist. The insect's mouth was covered with mandibles.
Pivoting his view to the seated warlord, the cobra quickly addressed him.
(Cue Dragonball OST – Piccolo Daimao No Kyoufu (0:00-1:05))
"Milord. We've arrived at the former location of the Dark Network. Don't mind me asking but what are we doing here?" the snake hissed nervously.
"There's still some further investigation needed to be done here," the warlord answered in a deep, malicious manner. "There have been rumors of a group of seven children seen here. Coincidentally, Etemon was never to be heard from again. Now, I adamantly believe these seven children are the Chosen Children of prophecy."
"What? You're saying these are the children chosen to save the Digital World?"
"That's precisely what I am saying, Vipermon," the dark individual answered. "It's no surprise or coincidence that Devimon and Etemon met their end. Now, I've just received word that Myotismon has disappeared and met his end in the human's realm."
The Beast monster turned to ask. "Even Myotismon has fallen?"
"Just a few moments ago. Myotismon set off to find the Eighth Child," the figure said in a dark and ominous tone. "He succeeded in locating the child, but failed to destroy the human. That ignorant fool brought this upon himself."
Turning on a monitor sitting beside his throne, the warlord attentively focused on footage taken from the real world. It first displayed Angewomon bringing down the vampire with a single Celestial Arrow. The screen switched to VenomMyotismon meeting his demise by WarGreymon and MetalGarurumon. The attentive villain focused on the children's Crests, but most specifically TK and Kari's, namely the Children of Hope and Light.
Grumbling irritably, the evil warlord turned the monitor off in disgust. "So, this little girl is the Eighth Child Myotismon failed to capture? Feh, I should have gone to Earth myself!" He angrily scoffed. "There's absolutely no excuse for this failure. Myotismon has shamed us demon folk." Rising up from his throne, the figure emerged from out of the pitch darkness. He stood a staggering seven feet and two inches in height. A black cloak hood concealed his identity and a flowing black cape stretched down his back. His full body wardrobe consisted of a dark violet shirt with matching color pants. A thick red belt wrapped around his waist. On his chest was a white circular shape with red trimming around its edges. At the center was a Kanji symbol mark, which symbolized the clan which he and his group represented: the Devil Clan. His brown shoes seemingly looked to be forged from animal hide. The creature's green blue skin was sickly in outward appearance. He disrobed his black hood to reveal a sinister, demonic visage. His yellow eyes burned with light as only black pupils were seen behind the yellow glow. The demon lord opened his mouth, revealing a denture filled with sharp teeth and a pair of vampire-like canines at the top and bottom. Elf-like ears twitched, sensitive as they were, and picked up on the sounds around him. Claws were perfectly displayed on both hands. Decorated with patches of red spots across his arms, the arms themselves were muscular. The mere presence of this tall demon was ominous yet frightening. A dark purple aura, shaped like mist, shrouded the demonic conqueror.
"We're leaving Server."
The mantis creature inquired. "So, soon?"
The demon warlord announced. "Mantoidmon, WyvernMonzaemon, and Slicermon, we shall be setting a course for our destination."
"Yes, sir!"
Vipermon bowed and respectfully asked. "Do pardon me asking, my lord, but what's significant about that area? There's nothing but low-level scum not worthy of our time."
"Yes, but that is where the children will be touching down from their world. All eight of them."
"Eight? So, they've brought along the Eighth Child?"
"I have what I'm looking for: the ones inheriting Hope and Light. If I can destroy them, then the other Digi-Destined shall fall before my might!"
"Yes, but might I suggest we capture them so we are aware of what their Crests are truly capable of?"
"I already had that in mind," the demon gang leader proclaimed. "If I can capture those two, I can destroy the children and use their Crests to kill the other Digi-Destined." He raised a clenched fist and laughed evilly. "I'll finish off where that incompetent Myotismon failed! Because, I, Lord Daimaomon shall restore credibility to the Devil Clan!"
"You heard, our great lord! Set a course for Sector 12809! On the double!" Vipermon called out.
The ship set off towards this exact location where the eight Digi-Destined would arrive.
(End theme)
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(Cue Dragonball Opening – Makafushigi Adventure)
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Daimaomon's Conquest
Act I: Return to the Digital World! Coming of the Demon King!
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(Cue Digimon Adventure OST – Avant)
'Hi everyone, this is Tai Kamiya, leader of the eight Digi-Destined! Boy, what a rough couple of days we've endured back home! It was just moments ago where our city was nearly ravaged by that maniac, VenomMyotismon! Luckily, our Crests unified their power and stopped him before he had a chance to unleash his full power. Thank goodness for WarGreymon and MetalGarurumon! Because it was their team effort that brought that monster down! But, what we saw in the skies after wards was simply shocking. Somehow, we were seeing the Digital World in the skies! Something was wrong and we had to investigate. Using our Crests, we created a beam that sent us back. On our way, we said goodbyes to our families. It was heartbreaking to leave them, but we knew the Digital World was in trouble. It's our responsibility as Digi-Destined to return to finish our job. Well, here we go again. Tai Kamiya, signing off!'
(End theme)
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Digital World/Miles Away from Wonder Swan Amusement Park
(Cue Dissidia Final Fantasy OST – FF1 Main Theme)
Upon their arrival away from an empty amusement park, the eight Digi-Destined were laying around the ground. They came fresh from saving their home from VenomMyotismon's rampage.
They picked themselves up and one by one regained their senses. The first were Tai Kamiya and Koromon.
Tai winced while rubbing his backside. "Owww! Man, next time we ought to find ourselves a softer spot to land."
"Well, at least we're in the Digital World," Koromon groaned.
"So, we are back… Oh! Guys! Is everyone all right?"
"Just fine," Came Izzy's voice.
Tai turned around to see his friend, Izzy Izumi, walking toward them with Motimon.
"Well, we've certainly found the perfect place to crash," Izzy moped. "Motimon? Are you all right?"
Motimon shook his head. "Just a little dizzy from the ride! Whoa, head rush!"
Emerging out of a pair of shrubs were Sora Takenouchi and Yokomon.
"Well, you two seem to be doing well," Sora smiled. "Yokomon. Does this place bring back memories?"
"Yes! This is where we came and warned Agumon not to eat the 'Mushroom of Forgetfulness' at that amusement park!"
"Hey! You're right!" Tai replied as he scanned the distance and spotted the familiar site. "That is the same amusement park!"
"Are you sure?" Asked the befuddled Bearer of Hope.
The trio turned around to see to find TK Takashi and his Digimon partner Tokomon.
Tokomon gasped as his ears perked. "TK! He's right! Doesn't this just bring back bad memories?"
"Yeah, this is the same place where DemiDevimon tried to break us apart. I'll never forgive that little jerk."
"Me neither!"
Behind the little boy was his older brother Matt Ishida and his Digimon partner Tsunomon.
"Ah, home sweet home," Tsunomon said.
"I remember DemiDevimon lying to me about TK," Matt sighed, recalling that bad instance. "From here, I'd find Joe at that Vegiemon Diner." He shuddered remembering that place where he was put in a bad situation and slaved to work with Joe.
"Ugh! Don't remind me of all that!" Yelled Joe Kido, who emerged from a shrub with Gomamon. "Who would ever think we'd be back here?"
"Hey, it was bound to happen, buddy," Gomamon shrugged.
Walking right up to TK were a human and Digimon pair. Kari Kamiya and her partner Salamon greeted everyone with their presence, much to Tai's relief.
"I'm glad everyone is all right. So, this is the Digital World?" a curious Kari scoured around the lush forest surroundings. Needless to say, she fell into astonishment. "Wow, this place looks incredible!"
"Yep," Salamon nodded. "I remember coming here during one of my assignments for Myotismon."
"Everyone seems to be here," Tai said. "Well, I guess we can start by-"
"No, we're not complete! Where's Mimi?" Joe calls out.
"MIMI!" The group exclaimed out in unison.
(End theme)
Suddenly, a loud, familiar scream echoed from out of the forest. The group turned around cautiously and found Mimi Tachikawa running out scared. She had Tanemon in her arms hanging on for dear life. As everyone ran up to check on her, she laughed aloud and pulled a ruse on them. Everyone, thinking that Mimi was seriously in danger, facefaulted in disbelief.
"Don't worry, guys," Tanemon sighed, shaking her head. "She just saw another piece of sludge and thought Sukamon was around."
"Yuck, but still!" Mimi gagged. "I don't want to be reminded of that yellow custard!"
"Sukamon?" Tai wondered.
"A Digimon that Mimi encountered," Izzy pointed out as he opened up his laptop. "I think I have him in my Digimon files. Yeah, I do!" He pulled up a Digimon profile on said Digimon, which made Mimi shudder with disgust.
"We'll worry about that later," Matt scoffed while passively scanning around the forest. "We have more important matters. We're here to find out why our world is able to see the Digital World in the skies. Now, I say we start searching every square mile of this world."
Joe shouted. "Are you nuts, pal? You know how long that is going to take us! That'll take us forever!"
"Chill out, Joe. I'm sure there's an alternative solution," Izzy replied.
"Yeah, just leave the great minds to think this over," Tai added. "In the meantime, how about we go and check the amusement park? We can probably find some clues linked to these weird events."
"That's a good idea," TK agreed. "What do you say, Tokomon?"
"Yeah! With DemiDevimon gone, we can probably ride on the roller coaster just to pass the time!"
Kari chimed in. "Maybe Salamon and I can join along?"
"Sure! Yeah! You're going to love it, Kari."
(Cue Digimon Adventure OST – Kuroi Inbou)
Swiftly catching everyone's attention, Matt stomped his foot down. Judging by his serious demeanor, Matt was adamant in getting investigating without further delay. TK turned around to face his brother, noticing the irked look on his face. While he looked up this brother, he didn't particularly like seeing him mad.
"Going to that amusement park is nothing, but a waste of our time! We should be going out into the Digital World! Not wasting time there!"
"I say we should stay here and wait to see what Izzy can find through his computer," Sora suggested.
"That's another waste of our time," growled Matt, conveying signs of impatience. "I say we go out and explore the Digital World. Every corner. TK, you come with me."
"But, Matt, we're not even sure on how good that will do," TK replied.
The Bearer of Courage quickly interjected. "Gotta agree with TK, man. I mean, if you haven't noticed but that amusement park is a part of the Digital World. Duh."
"I didn't forget that, but why don't we find another location where nothing like roller coasters get in our way?"
TK openly pleaded. "Matt. Please, stop arguing!"
"Yeah. You two cut this out before we get into another pointless argument," Sora stepped in to chide the two boys. "It's going to lead us nowhere."
"I'm not the one who's objecting to everything!" Tai barked. "I'm only suggesting we check out the amusement park since it's right close to us."
"And I say we got out into the Digital World instead!" Matt retorted.
"Please, stop fighting!" Mimi cried, covering her ears.
"TK, is your brother always like this?" Kari whispered to TK.
"You should have seen them argue when they were trying to look for me on File Island. Heck, they even argued on how to climb Infinity Mountain."
"If we don't stop them, then their argument is only going to get nasty," Tokomon suggested.
"C'mon, you two!" shouted Joe. "That's enough out of you!"
"So, you suggest we out and search every corner of the Digital World? You don't even know what you're looking for!" Tai yelled out at Matt, who didn't budge an inch. "You'll only get us lost in the process. That's why I say we investigate the amusement park and get some rest there before we head out in the morning. Besides, I'm sure they have food there with all the vendors."
"Yeah, you can't let a Digimon go with an empty stomach!" Koromon hopped excitedly.
"You can't argue with that, Matt," Tsunomon nodded. "Um, Matt?"
The blonde stared off into space until he finally came back to his senses. Suddenly, something had snapped within him and a fierce glare adorned his features, alarming his friends near him. TK saw this was a sign of Matt about to lose his cool and snap. TK knew what it's like being on the receiving end of an outburst from his older brother.
"Fine! You guys can go to the amusement park, but I'm going off into the Digital World on my own! I'll meet up with you guys a little later."
"Hold it, Matt! You're ditching this group!" Tai shouted as he ran up to stop Matt. "You're just gonna take your ball and leave?"
"This is a decision I've made and that's final! Maybe if I go off into the forest, I can find some clues there."
"Sounds reasonable. Maybe you ought to let him, Tai," Izzy shrugged. "I mean it doesn't hurt…"
"But, I want to keep this group together without us being split apart. What if one of us goes missing and we're going to have to postpone our mission?"
"Tai! Maybe you ought to give me some space because I'm getting sick of being bossed around by a clown who can't even come up with a good idea if it hit him in the head!"
"Whoa! Whoa! What's with this outburst all of a sudden? Did I just struck a nerve?"
"You bet, Tai!"
"Matt! Stop it!" Sora snapped. "Are you going to let your brother see you act like this?"
"TK will just have to get used to it," the frustrated Bearer of Friendship replied, shooting a scornful glare toward Tai. "That's harsh reality! Even TK will have to learn to live with it!"
"Matt! Come back!" Mimi pleaded.
Matt backed away from the group and nodded shamefully before turning his back. He looked down at his hands. He felt as if some kind of dark force was taking a firm hold over him. He turned toward Tai and felt a burning desire to one-up him.
"Tai, you can't even let me make my own decision! You're no leader! You're a dictator attempting to hold me back! People like that disgust me! If I were the leader of the Digi-Destined, there wouldn't be any problems. Even Tai would have to agree with me or he'd face my wrath!"
"Well, what are you going to do, Matt? Let's hear it," Tai demanded.
"Stop this!" TK pleaded. "Tai! Matt! You two should be leading the team!"
"He's right!" The Bearer of Love added. "You two are being stubborn hotheads! You two are the strongest of the team and should equally lead us to the right path."
"Well, Sora… I'm afraid there's only room for one leader," Matt whispered under his breath. He deeply mulled on his next direction. Matt lifted his head up and narrowed an icy glare at Tai. The Digi-Destined of Courage was taken aback but stared right back at Matt directly. Scoffing to himself, the irked preteen walked off without saying a word.
"Matt?" Tsunomon curiously asked as he followed his partner. "Hey, wait!"
"So! That's it! You're just going to walk out on us!" Tai exclaimed, watching Matt leave with Tsunomon.
"Matt! Please!" The little brother pleaded once again and tried persuading him to come back. However, Tai put an arm out to stop him from going after Matt. "Tai?"
"Don't, TK. It seems your brother wants to go out on his own."
That was more than Matt could take. He simply wanted to turn around and strike Tai across the face with one punch. However, he maintained his composure and sauntered off towards the distance.
"Matt, what's gotten into you?" muttered the young boy.
"Let him go, TK. He just needs some time to cool off. I'm sure he'll be back," Tai assured the boy.
"I just hope you're right, Tai."
"All he needs is time out to cool off," Sora nodded in agreement. "Though, Matt sure didn't seem like himself. Maybe we should have stopped him?"
"Well, our team's already splitting," Joe sighed. "Just what we didn't need."
Gomamon clapped his partner's leg and smiled. "Cheer up, Joe. Matt will be back. He's just been stressed over what happened back in real world."
Maybe he's a little emotional when he saw our parents seeing eye to eye. TK thought, recalling his partners together after years of divorce.
"Don't worry, TK," Kari reassured the boy with a smile. "He'll be back. A real brother wouldn't abandon his own sibling."
"You're right," Salamon nodded. "He has Tsunomon to protect him."
Tokomon purred. "Just like how I'm here to protect you, TK."
(End theme)
As everyone gazed over towards the distance, Matt disappeared through the forests with Tsunomon. The sun was already starting to set and the background skies were turning into a faint pink. Dusk was about to break out soon within the Digital World. The Digi-Destined knew their only place to rest for the night was the amusement park.
"It's already going to be dusk, you guys," the Bearer of Knowledge aptly pointed out. "Mind I suggest we go to the amusement park? I'm sure there's a place to rest there."
"Oh, I'm sure there's somewhere we can crash for the night!" Motimon nodded.
"Ooo! I hope they have those hotel rooms with the nice comfy beds and a nice relaxing hot bath!" Mimi giggled excitedly.
Sighing, Sora facepalmed. "Well, she sure is excited. Don't bring back bad memories of Devimon's illusions."
"Well, I know for sure that amusement park is no illusion!" Tai declared as he bolted for the amusement park. "I say… last one there has to guard for the night!"
"Hey! No fair!" Kari cried out.
"No way! I'm not going to be guard for the night!" Joe shouted.
TK looked over his shoulder one more time and sighed. Matt. I hope you and Tsunomon will be just fine for the night. Tai. Hopefully you and my brother can become better friends. You know… so you two won't ever fight again.
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As the seven children and their partners ran off to the amusement park, Matt and Tsunomon stopped by a large, beautiful lake. Pulling out his harmonica, he began playing some beautiful tunes to soothe his mood. Tsunomon yawned as he was soothed by his partner's harmonica tunes.
However, unbeknownst to these two, the warship carrying Daimaomon and his men glided toward the amusement park.
With suspicious timing, it seemed Matt had seen this coming, but that was not the case. The other Digi-Destined should have taken Matt's advice instead and they would regret it.
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Viewing his monitor, Daimaomon picked up a perfect view of the amusement park's vicinity. His men immediately picked up the whereabouts of the children.
"My lord, we have arrived," Vipermon announced. "Shall we move in and attack?"
"Yes," Daimaomon said, wearing an evil grin. "Send our foot soldiers. I want to put their Digimon to the test. I need to be convinced these are the same children who defeated Devimon of File Island, Etemon of Server, and Myotismon."
"Yes, Lord Daimaomon!"
"We'll just see if these whelps are the Digi-Destined of legend. By the time I am through with them, the Digi-Destined will be nothing more than a myth!"
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Digital World/Wonder Swan Digi-Amusement Park
(Cue Sonic the Hedgehog OST – Green Hill Zone)
Already having searched nearly the entire park in split groups and fed themselves some snacks from a snack bar, the Digi-Destined found nothing peculiar of the sort. There wasn't even a single Digimon to even ask considering it was an empty amusement park.
"Anything yet, buddy?" Tai asked.
"Nothing," Agumon said, having now digivolved after consuming leftover popcorn. He closed his eyes and scanned around the park. "You know for some strange reason I'm now able to sense and feel energy around me since I became WarGreymon."
"Really?" Biyomon asked as she and Sora overheard the reptile confess. "That's neat!"
"Yeah. Ever since I became WarGreymon, my keen senses are sharper and I'm able to pick up the energy signals of Digimon and human life. Once I have a lock on their energy, I can follow their whereabouts."
"That's something else," Sora smiled when hearing this. She veered over to Tai, who still seemed upset following his argument with Matt. "Tai."
(End theme)
Scanning his Digivice, Tai picked up the location pinpoints of their friends close by. They were getting closer. All of them reconvened back to meet him and Sora. First, Joe, Mimi, and their Digimon arrived to meet with them.
"Joe, Mimi! So, did you find anything worth our time?" Tai approached them.
"There isn't anything we can find," replied Joe.
"Plus, my feet are hurting from all of this walking!" Mimi pouted as she sat down on a bench.
"Wanna kick back and rest?" Palmon asked her exhausted partner.
Sora sighed and sat next to Mimi. "Guess you can't be bothered to search through this big place."
"Well, we have been through a hard day with stopping Myotismon and all," Agumon said.
The Bearer of Courage nodded. "Good idea. We can rest up at that little hotel on the other side of the amusement park. If we rest now, then we can wake up and be alert. Besides, I can help us cook up some good breakfast. That's if there's anything edible there."
"Eggs," groaned Joe. "Man, I'm already starting to hate them."
"Or we could always eat those mushrooms," Gomamon jokingly snickered.
"That's not funny, Gomamon!" Palmon chided the jokester. "Those are the Mushroom of Forgetfulness!"
"Sheesh, everyone attack poor ol' Gomamon!"
"A hotel would be nice along with a nice hot bath to soak my poor aching feet in," Mimi relished at the thought of a warm bath.
"Hey, guys!" Came Izzy's voice in the distance. Coming out from around a corner, Izzy and Tentomon hurried over to the group.
"Guess you didn't find anything in particular, Izzy?" Tai asked.
"No, all I've got are these," Izzy displayed a pair of dirty ice cream cones.
"Yuck. Why did you pick those up for?" Mimi frowned.
"I would have figured there were some people or even Digimon here. These cones might have been clues as to any recent whereabouts, but yeah they look pretty old. This is getting us nowhere."
"We suggested we rest up for the night, but let's wait for the others to arrive," Sora stated.
The Bearer of Courage affirmed. "My sister and TK have been gone for quite a while. C'mon, they shouldn't be too far. Agumon, you picking up the energy signals from Patamon or Gatomon?"
"Yeah. They're over…" Agumon closed his eyes to feel their presence. "Right corner. They're near the Ferris Wheel."
"Great, I'm even picking up their pinpoints from their Digivices," Tai gazed down at his device. "Yeah, they're not too far. Let's move out, everyone!"
With an agreeable nod, the five children moved ahead out of their current location and made haste towards the Ferris wheel location.
Unbeknownst to them, a group of shadowy figures observed the group. One figure beckoned to his colleagues and immediately vanished from sight. One by one, each shadow followed in pursuit.
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(Cue Final Fantasy I OST – Cornelia Castle)
Over at the Ferris Wheel, TK and Kari were awed by the beautiful night skies and the array of lights scattered across the park. Patamon and Gatomon were asleep on the partner's laps.
"Look at that Kari!" TK pointed across the amusement park.
The Bearer of Light beamed. "It's so pretty. I didn't think the Digiworld would even have an amusement park."
"Boy, you sure missed out on a lot when we were here! We've come across some really nice good Digimon who became our friends and nasty ones who were not so friendly."
"Wizardmon showed me that some are willing to protect those in need," the girl sadly sighed.
"You still thinking about what happened back at home?"
"I feel it's my fault that Gatomon lost her friend."
TK tried his best to lighten her spirit. "Don't blame yourself."
"Why not? You and Tai knew I was the Eighth Child! When Myotismon found me, I was scared!" She said, sinking her head. "With Gatomon by my side, I stood up to him. He could've killed me and Gatomon if Wizardmon didn't save us!"
When hearing this, the feline's ears perked up while listening to their conversation. A single tear dropped down from Gatomon's eyes.
"It's not your fault, Kari. Wizardmon did it because he knows we need you. It's hard to explain since…"
"Since what?"
Unable to look Kari in the eye, the boy realized what it meant when seeing a Digimon disappear.
"What were you trying to tell me, TK?"
"Nothing, but you get why Wizardmon did what he had to do?"
"Yeah, sorta," Kari nodded as she palmed Gatomon's head and stroked her fur. "Poor Gatomon. I just wish there was anything I can do to make her feel better."
"She is your partner Digimon. She'll protect you as long as she's able."
"Thanks, TK," she said, taking his hands.
"Um, for what?"
"Well, for taking me on this ride and talking to me. I needed to be convinced that what Wizardmon did was selfless."
"No problem, Kari. I guess glad to even help you out," he added. "I'm sure he's happy to know you and Gatomon are safe. Heck, Angewomon was awesome! We didn't expect Gatomon to turn into a guardian angel!"
"I know. It was awesome and I'm glad Angewomon was able to avenge her lost friend. Myotismon got what he deserved!"
"He sure did!"
"Now I feel much better, TK."
"No problem, Kari. I was glad to be there to help you."
"It's getting dark already," Kari pointed out. "What do you say we get off this ride and meet up with the others?"
"Sure. I was getting sleepy anyways."
(End theme)
As TK yawned, Kari picked Gatomon up from her lap and set her down. Before the children had a chance to move, the ride itself suddenly stopped. This caused a jerk reaction and threw the children back against the walls within the chamber. Kari hit her head against a wall and winced in pain. TK rushed over to her side, rubbing the back of her head.
(Cue Digimon Adventure OST – Shitou)
"Kari? Are you all right?!"
"Yeah, but what just happened? I knew the ride would automatically stop after a few minutes."
"Maybe Tai and the others found us?" TK wondered as he looked out to find their friends. "Tai! Is that you down there? Hey! Can you lower us down there?"
However, there came no reply from anyone below them. TK grew worried and tried calling out to the others again.
"Hey! Can you get us down here? Tai! Sora! Joe! Mimi! Izzy! Hello?"
"What if it's your brother?" Kari asked.
"Could be…? I mean, he would have gotten out of his little funk by now."
Kari folded her arms and shivered from the cold air. "Ok, now I'm starting to get worried."
"Don't worry, Kari. If it's my brother, then everything should be fine."
Suddenly, the ride itself started to shift again and the chamber slowly lowered toward the surface. TK jumped back in surprise and realized the ride was already starting to lower. Before he had a chance to find out, one of the shadowy figures hung on the caged steel bars behind Kari.
The chamber finally made a complete stop and the door opened up automatically. TK looked out to find out the person who stopped their ride on the Ferris wheel. To his surprise, he found no trace of any person. It was as if a ghost had disappeared from sight.
The steel bars behind Kari smashed open from a powerful impact blow. Alarmed, Gatomon sprang to her feet and hopped in front of the frightened girl. The shadowy figure appeared in front of them. Kari let out a terrified scream as TK spun around.
"KARI!"
The figure was basically a shadowy form itself. It had no distinct features sans for a few colored outlines to reveal parts of its body. It was tall, pitch black with a hood hanging behind its head. The only feature revealed were a pair of crimson eyes. The figure set his sights directly on Kari and revealed a blade-like sword sheathed from its back.
Gatomon hissed. "Kari! Get back!"
"You, too, TK!" Patamon wailed.
The shadow man attempted to hit Kari with a blade thrust, but the Digimon duo lunged across to headbutt the figure back. This gave TK and Kari the chance to run out through the ravaged side of the cart. The shadow man backhanded Patamon across, but just in time for TK to catch him. Gatomon attempted a Lightning Claw strike, but the shadow figure landed an elbow strike to her gut. The blow sent Gatomon flying back, but she fell into Kari's arms.
(End theme)
The Bearer of Light cried out. "Whew, nice catch there, TK!"
"Just who is this guy?" TK asked.
"And why is he after us?" wondered Kari." Is this guy one of Myotismon's henchmen?"
Gatomon replied. "No, but I know what he is. It's a Yamisenshimon!"
"Yamisenshimon?" Patamon curiously asked.
"They're Champion-level. Watch out for their Yami Ninja Strike and Camouflage Prowess," Gatomon informed them. "I've seen these guys in action and let me tell you that they're trouble. Even my tail-ring powers don't make a difference. I suspect there's more, including some behind us now."
"What?" the children exclaimed out.
(Cue Digimon Adventure OST – Aku no Shutsugen)
However, the feline was right. The children turned around and saw a trio of Yamisenshimon. Each one wielded a katana. They methodically stepped toward the children. TK displayed a little courage and stepped in front of Kari.
"So, these are the two children Lord Daimaomon seeks?" one of the Yamisenshimon wondered.
Another answered. "Yes, they are the wielders of the Crests of Hope and Light. Lord Daimaomon needs their crests to crush the other Chosen."
The name of Daimaomon alarmed Gatomon. It was as if she were familiar with the evil warlord himself.
"Who's this Daimaomon?" TK asked, whispering to Gatomon.
"He's a ruthless Digimon warlord from beyond the land of Server. He rules a small kingdom under the name Devil's Castle."
"You actually know about this guy?" Kari asked.
"More like actually seen him in person. Myotismon used to be aligned with Daimaomon. Eventually, Myotismon left Daimaomon to begin his hunt for you, Kari. If you thought Myotismon was bad, you haven't seen what Daimaomon is capable of."
"From what you're telling us, this Daimaomon makes Myotismon seem like a wimp," Patamon said.
"Believe me when I say this. I know these evil creeps like the back of my hand."
"So, you're the Gatomon who serves Myotismon?" another one of the Yamisenshimon called out.
"More like used to!" hissed Gatomon. "You can tell Lord Daimaomon his crime partner is gone! Too bad for him!"
"Yes, from what Lord Daimaomon has informed us, you finally were able to find that eighth brat and digivolve using the Crest of Light. It was you, as Angewomon, who slain Myotismon!"
Gatomon hissed at the Yamisenshimon. "Yeah and you tell your boss that he's next!"
"Foolish feline! Lord Daimaomon's power exceeds that of that weakling! Even you, as Angewomon, can't pierce through the darkness he wields!"
"Even this Daimaomon guy can't beat our angels!" TK angrily retorted. "Besides, we have friends that will come here for us!"
"Oh yes? Well, where are they now!"
"OVER HERE!"
The shadow ninjas quickly turned to see the other Digi-Destined in plain sight. Tai stood out amongst them wearing a serious glare. Behind him was Greymon, a massive orange dinosaur with a brown skull-like helmet and a pair of horns on each side.
Then, Sora came out with Birdramon, a large bird with fiery orange feathers and a reptilian beak. Joe sat on top of Ikkakumon, a white furred walrus with one forehead horn. Izzy stood on top of Kabuterimon, a blue, bipedal insect. Mimi ran across occupying Togemon, a giant green cactus wearing boxing gloves.
"You creeps better stay back or else you deal with us!" Tai threatened the Yamisenshimon.
"TAI!" Kari and TK called out in unison.
"We're here now!" Sora cried out. "Who are these guys?"
"They're called Yamisenshimon!" Gatomon called out to the Digi-Destined. "Looks like we've drawn the attention of Daimaomon."
(End theme)
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Next act: The Assault of the Devil Clan
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A/N: Nice trip down memory lane with the first Adventures pre-Invaders, huh? :D
Yeah, just your basic set-up. Movie villains introduced and our heroes return to the Digiworld, but I did spice things up with Matt leaving the group. Since I'm sure you've been following Digimon Fusion Kai, you'll know what happens to Matt later in this story. This story is basically the set-up for the DFKai fic and the first battle with NeoDevimon.
Next chapter, the Digi-Destined engage the Devil Clan. This story might be condensed to 4-5 chapters from the original's 6 chapters. So, this should be done quick, hopefully.