Woot! Well here we are! It's been quite the ride with Digital Crisis the series, and here we are with the Digital Crisis Movie! After 3 or so years, I feel like now is a good time to have a nice reunion with the characters and with all of the fans of the series, so thank you all for checking this out! For those of you who are not familiar, this is the "movie" (more like another story that's longer than the episodes, and in a movie format) that I am doing as a follow up to my other 51 chapter story Digital Crisis. You should check it out if you have a lot of free time to do so. Essentially, it is a Digimon Savers/Data Squad continuation with new Digi-Destined, along with Kristy and Keenan as main characters as well. But I've tried my best to write this in such a way that you're able to follow it regardless of if you've read the series or not.
Honestly, I don't know what to expect of this. For all I know all of the fans of this series could have gone elsewhere, but I felt like it would be good to put this out there in case some people were still waiting for this. So I guess we'll see. I'd really like to see some of you old time fans commenting! It'll make me feel really good :).
The chapters will be updated every day (or at least every couple of days) until the story is completed.
So without much more adieu, here is the much awaited The Crest of Light: A Digital Crisis Movie. Enjoy!
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12:24 AM.
ANCIENT RUINS,
DIGITAL WORLD
The landscape of an old, rocky area was shown. The sun beat down on the dry soil. About half a dozen giant gray stones seemed to stick out of the ground, and they were all positioned in a circle around a small, old looking temple.
Suddenly, a circular portal opened up from the sky, and a big, gray helicopter flew through it. It flew right in front of the temple, and dust flew everywhere as the helicopters legs touched ground.
The door opened, and several police guards hopped out of the helicopter. They all stood in two lines and saluted to make way for the most important man there.
A man in a pair of dress shoes stepped out of the helicopter. He wore a white, button down shirt and a black tie. He had a black leather jacket on to cap off his appearance. He held his hands behind his back. He was a tall, dark man who had a good build and a stern face.
Detective Moore.
When he passed the police guards he looked straight at the temple.
Detective Moore: So this is the infamous Digital World…
He looked around at the sky
Detective Moore: Funny. For a place called "The Digital World" I was expecting something a little more…Digital
One of the guards stood next to him and explained.
Guard: Well, that's the thing, sir. According to all of our records, this place looks an awful lot like earth, but has slightly different laws of physics. Everything from the laws of gravity to conservation of energy are observed to different degrees here. We could explore them if you want.
Detective Moore: No need, officer. That portal is set to stay open for only an hour, and the last thing I'd want to do is get stuck here. And of course, I wouldn't want to run into any of those vermin they call, umm, what is it again?
Guard: Digimon, sir.
Detective Moore: Right. It's been quite some time since I've had to deal with any of those, and trust me, it's for the better if we do what we came here for and get out fast.
Guard: Of course, sir.
Detective Moore put his hands on his hips and looked right at the temple
Detective Moore: so you're sure this is where the crest is…
Guard: Um, yes sir…
While they were talking, another man in a suit and tie stumbled out of the helicopter. He had light skin, black hair and bright brown eyes. He was holding a large handful of files. By the time he was about to walk in between the guards, all of the guards dropped their salute and walked off to join Detective Moore.
"Hey! A little help here would be nice!"
They all ignored him and stood by Moore, with their backs turned to him.
He sighed
"A little respect. Is that too much to ask?"
He walked forward as the door to the helicopter closed.
The guard showed Detective Moore a map
Guard: So if we continue down the bottom chamber of the temple, the crest should be easy enough to pick up at this pedestal in the back of the room.
Moore nodded
Detective Moore: Sounds simple enough
Guard: We just might want to be careful, since this temple's pretty old.
Detective Moore: I know. It's three hundred and twenty years old from what I understa…
"three hundred and fifty."
There was an awkward silence. Moore and the guards looked back at the man in the suit holding the stack of files. He had said it.
"I mean, three hundred and fifty-two to be exact, if you estimate it in earth years. That's what the research said…but I mean a downward estimation isn't really a big deal…no big deal at al…"
As he was walking forward, the man tripped on a stone and fell down, dropping the files and papers everywhere. He had fallen on his chest.
Detective Moore: Hold that thought, officer…
Moore walked over to the man who was on the ground. When the man realized that Detective Moore was towering over him, he quickly picked himself up and dusted his suit off.
"Oh man, oh man. This is so embarrassing…"
He began to pick up the papers, but Moore stopped him.
Detective Moore: Forget it. Those files won't be of much use to us now anyway.
"Oh…ok." He awkwardly dropped the papers onto the ground again
Detective Moore: I was talking to my police officers the whole way here so I don't think we've been officially acquainted. You must be the new guy.
He saluted
"Agent Stanley Hayama reporting for duty, sir."
Detective Moore: Put your hand down. You're in the United States CIA, not the army.
He put his hand down.
Hayama: Right. Sorry.
Detective Moore: But you used to be in the army from what I understand, correct?
Hayama: That's true, sir.
Detective Moore: Interesting. Well let me give you a word of advice, rookie. The man who you're replacing was a good agent, but he lost his job because he'd frequently stick his nose into business where it didn't belong and defy my orders. As an agent of the CIA you are expected to not only do your job exceptionally well, but also, to speak and act only when I tell you to speak and act. And that's rule number 1. Get it?
Hayama: Got it…
Detective Moore: Good.
Hayama: But it sure is a pleasure to finally meet you in person.
He held out his hand. Detective Moore looked down at Hayama's hand, and then back up at him.
Detective Moore: You'll have to earn your handshake. Follow me.
He turned and began walking. Hayama muttered to himself
Hayama: Wow. 0 for 2. This hand is just not doing well today.
Detective Moore: The clock on the portal is ticking, boys. So let's find that artifact and bring it to Earth.
Guard: Affirmative!
The seven cops ran into the temple and Moore and Hayama followed.
-x-
While they were walking down the halls of the ancient temple, Moore spoke to everyone who was there.
Detective Moore: Remember everybody. Just keep your eyes straight in front of you. And if you see any Digimon, shoot on sight.
Hayama: Isn't that a little bit harsh?
Detective Moore: I've been face to face with these monsters before. If there's one thing I've learned, it's that they're dangerous. It's best to shoot first and ask questions later.
-x-
A while later, they found themselves cutting across layers of spider webs. The place looked very old and ramshackled. Drips of water were coming down around them.
Guard: We're almost there, Detective. We just need to cross this bridge and the stairwell that leads to the artifact should be right down this way.
Detective Moore: Excellent. Let's keep moving. We're already behind schedule.
They crossed the hanging bridge one by one. Agent Hayama was the last to walk across but in the last few steps, his left foot crashed through the wood. He yelled and breathed heavily afterwards. He watched as the piece of wood that he broke fell all the way under the bridge and into the pool of water that was under it. The distance down to the pool was extremely far. He froze as he grabbed onto the sides of the bridge as if his life depended on it. Detective Moore and a couple other guards helped him up.
Hayama was still breathing heavily in shock.
Hayama: Oh man.
He wiped the sweat from his brow
Hayama: Thanks guys. That was a close one. Must be a pretty weak brid…
Detective Moore: It's no one's fault but yours that you almost fell. I don't know why they picked you to be on the CIA. But if you're going to stay on my team, then I suggest you man up.
Hayama: …I'm sorry.
Detective Moore: Let's just go.
-x-
They went down the rotating stairwell and came to the basement. The basement was dark with an brown-orange tint to the room. Two of the guards turned on their flashlights and continued forward. They walked forward a little bit, and saw a 12 foot tall stone in front of them. The stone itself looked a little odd, however, seeing as there were carvings on both halves of it. The leftmost half of the stone had a carving of a sun on it and the rightmost half had a carving of the moon. Under the sun carving, there was another carving of a dinosaur looking figure facing a mirror image of itself.
Hayama walked up close to it and examined.
Hayama: Weird. I wonder what these carvings mean…
Detective Moore: Is this it?!
Hayama turned his head and looked back at Moore. Detective Moore was standing in the back looking at the front wall as well
Detective Moore: Is this all I came here for! A giant rock? Where's the artifact!
Guard: Sir! I think you should see this!
Detective Moore shifted his focus to one of the guards who was at the farmost side of the room. He focused his flashlight on what appeared to be a small pedestal with a removable top.
Moore walked over and looked down at the pedestal. It had vines of grass growing around it. He dusted off the top and ripped the vines off. He saw another carving on it. Except this one was even less inviting than the carving of the dinosaurs. Four words were carved on it.
BEWARE: DO NOT REMOVE
Moore couldn't help but snicker
Guard: What's so funny sir?
Detective Moore: I travelled all the way from planet earth, and they think that a measly sign is going to stop me…
Guard: We should consider the necessary precautions though. What if…
Detective Moore: This place is hundreds of years old. What's the worst that can happen?
Hayama kept fixing his gaze at the carving of the dinosaurs.
Hayama: Something still doesn't seem right…
He said it quietly
Moore pulled up on the pedestal top, but it wouldn't budge.
Detective Moore: What the…
Guard: Hold on, it looks like we're supposed to rotate the top before we can take it off.
He flashed the light on a couple tick marks that were at the sides of both the top of the pedestal and the column. There were two big arrows that were presumably supposed to go together.
Detective Moore: Well then don't just stand there
Guard: Of course.
The other guards helped him turn the top of the pedestal until the arrows matched. Hayama was the only one still looking at the big rock. He scratched his head
Hayama: Wait a minute, I've seen this drawing before! Somewhere in the notes…
One of the guards pulled the top of the pedestal off of the base, and looked inside.
Sitting inside was a golden tag with a small pink crest in the middle of it. The tag had a necklace around it, and the crest itself had a star-like structure in the middle of it. The pink crest was glowing so brightly that it lit up Moore's face.
Detective Moore: So this is it. The legendary Crest of Light is real.
He took a second to take it in
Detective Moore: Mission accomplished, team. Say hello decades of free, clean energy on earth. And it's all within my grasp at this very moment.
He reached his hand over to pick it up.
Hayama suddenly remembered. His eyes shot open and he quickly turned to Moore.
Hayama: DETECTIVE! Don't touch that!
Detective Moore: Rule number one, rookie. Remember?
Hayama: No! You don't understand! If you pick it up, it will…
It was too late. Moore had already grabbed the crest. He held it up by the string and watched it twirl back and forth before him. He quietly muttered.
Detective Moore: Decades of energy in the palm of my hand. As much as I dislike investing my time and resources into folklore and urban myths, it would appear as if this one paid off.
Suddenly, the crest stopped glowing. Moore squinted his eyebrows.
Guard: Did you do that?
Right before their eyes, they saw the carvings on the big rock light up. The light that emerged out of it was so bright that it temporarily blinded everyone whose eyes were open. Hayama put his arm in front of his face and stepped backwards as the whole rock had a light break down the middle of it. After the bright flash, the rock was completely gone. But a single Digimon was on its hands and knees in the rock's place.
He was a big, orange, dragon type Digimon with golden and silver armor. It was a VictoryGreymon. His green eyes opened as he looked at the ground and then forward at the squad of policemen, Hayama, and Moore.
VictoryGreymon: Oh no. NO! WHAT HAVE YOU DONE!
VictoryGreymon got on his feet and leapt towards the humans.
Detective Moore: Engage the target! Now!
The guards held out their guns and shot at him. Most of the bullets deflected off of his armor but some of them were hurting him. Nevertheless, he landed on the ground and knocked all of the guards away with one hit. He focused on Detective Moore who had the crest in his hand.
VictoryGreymon: GIVE ME THE CREST!
Moore took out his pistol and shot it at VictoryGremon. VictoryGreymon was being hurt by the bullets, but managed to grab Moore's gun and throw it out of the way.
VictoryGreymon: Listen to me! I am not your enemy! But the one who is will be here shortly! Because of what you've done, you've awakened the two of us! I need the crest to restore the seal before it's too late!
Detective Moore: Sorry. The last time I saw a monster your height it tried to tear up half of my city. You can call it trust issues.
VictoryGreymon: More than one city will be at stake if you do not…
Detective Moore suddenly took out a flare gun from his other belt pocket and shot it at VictoryGreymon's face. He screamed in pain as he grabbed his face and turned it aside.
Detective Moore: I don't think so.
He turned to everyone else
Detective Moore: This is our chance! Everyone out now! The portal will close momentarily!
The guards all ran up the stairs and Moore and Hayama ran up after them.
By the time they had run up to the top of the stairwell they were facing the room with the bridge again.
Hayama: Detective, I think we should…
Detective Moore: Enough of what you think! That's what got Detective Richardson fired! You follow my orders and my orders alone!
Hayama: But sir…
Detective Moore: One more word and you walk.
Hayama: But what if he's right about the crest?
Detective Moore: Alright, since you want to play that game with me, when we get back to Headquarters I'm going to do what I've wanted to do all day. I'm taking your badge!
Detective Moore faced the rest of the guards.
Detective Moore: Now listen up, everybody! Here's the plan. We're going to cross the bridge one by…
They heard something fly over them. VictoryGreymon suddenly landed in front of them again, blocking their entrance into the bridge.
VictoryGreymon: The crest! I need it NOW!
Detective Moore: If I've done my homework right, this crest has enough power to give us free and reusable energy on earth for decades! You really think that I'm just going to hand something like that away?
VictoryGreymon: You're going back to earth?
They didn't answer
VictoryGreymon: You really think that there will be an earth by the time he's done with you?! I will not ask again, submit it to me.
Detective Moore: What if I said no?
VictoryGreymon: Then you have doomed the Digital and human worlds to death. My brother will weaponize that crest and stop at nothing to destroy both of our worlds with it. If you give it to me then perhaps I can keep it from hi…
Just then, something shot VictoryGreymon's back and sent him flying forward. He hit the opposite wall and then hit the ground.
The squad looked forward at the smoke. They saw a WarGreymon shaped figure walk through the smoke and cross the bridge. Moore stepped back. When he emerged from the smoke, it was clear that this WarGreymon had black and yellow shades all around his body.
"A bit of a broken record, isn't he?"
The Digimon smiled.
Detective Moore: Who are you?
The Digimon looked down at Moore's hand and saw the crest in it. Moore quickly hid it behind his back.
"I am BlackWarGreymon. And it appears as if you have something that belongs to me."
Detective Moore: What makes you so sure that I'm gonna give it to you?
BlackWargreymon: Well, I could ask nicely and hope that you give it to me. But on second thought, a corpse doesn't exert much resistance either.
Detective Moore: So you'll kill me?
Hayama was uncomfortably looking back and forth between the two.
BlackWargreymon: Well that certainly wouldn't be my preference. But if you insist…
BlackWargreymons eyes glowed yellow
Detective Moore stood still with a frown.
"Leave them alone, BlackWargreymon."
VictoryGreymon, clearly injured, walked up past Moore and up to BlackWargreymon.
VictoryGreymon: These humans have done nothing to you.
BlackWargreymon snickered
BlackWargreymon: Of course not! If anything I should be thanking them. After all, they're the ones who awakened us after hundreds of years.
He said it putting his hands up. VictoryGreymon didn't look amused.
BlackWargreymon: If anything, you're the one with whom I have the vendetta against.
VictoryGreymon stared
BlackWargreymon: Locking me in that prison for years, for…decades, for…centuries. Some crimes you can let slide. Those kinds of things don't go unpunished.
VictoryGreymon: You were mad with power. It was the only way I could save our fellow Digimon from you!
BlackWarGreymon (sarcastically): And what a great job you did! Brotherly love abounds, doesn't it?
VictoryGreymon: You tried to control their minds, BlackWargreymon. A complete and utter violation of the Digimon code of honor that you once knew. If it weren't for me, you would have controlled everyone. You would have destroyed everything that we held dear!
BlackWargreymon: Oh VictoryGreymon. You really have deceived yourself into thinking that you're some sort of hero, haven't you? But really, you're not. I will admit, you were always one step ahead of me, and there was a time when I looked up to you. But you always lacked the conviction to do what was necessary. The Digimon needed a strong leader, and if they didn't see things my way, then I was ready to make them do it.
VictoryGreymon: Imposing your will on others is not the way to earn respect!
BlackWarGreymon: I was never interested in earning respect. I'm interested in commanding it. And now that we've been released…
BlackWargreymon opened his palm up, and three dark spores levitated out of them. The dark spores were tiny, black spheres with spikes all around them
BlackWargreymon: I'm going to finish what I started. You see, Victorygreymon, this is just the beginning. With my dark spores I can only control the minds of a few. But once I recreate the Black Digi-Core with that crest…not a soul in the Digital World will be outside of my control.
VictoryGreymon: Listen to yourself, BlackWargreymon. You are more than what you have become. The brother who I grew up with would have never done something like this. I still think that there's a glimmer of hope inside of you. I beg of you. End this now.
BlackWargreymon shut his palm
BlackWargreymon: It's already over.
He held his other hand out.
BlackWargreymon: Black Tornado!
He sent the attack over to VictoryGreymon and it hit him dead on. The tornado picked him up and slammed him against the ceiling. He fell back down to the ground.
He looked at Moore.
BlackWargreymon: So let's try this again, shall we? Surrender the crest to me and I may allow you weaklings to live.
Detective Moore: Give him our answer, gentlemen.
The guards opened fire on BlackWargreymon. Unlike VictoryGreymon, the bullets didn't even pierce his skin. They all deflected off. One of the guards threw a flash bang right at BlackWargreymon's face and it went off. BlackWargreymon temporarily grunted in discomfort. Detective Moore checked his watch.
Detective Moore: EVEREYONE MOVE! THE PORTAL CLOSES IN 3 MINTUES!
The guards began to run across the bridge. Moore and Hayama were about to cross the bridge, when Hayama suddenly spoke up.
Hayama: Wait a minute! One of the policemen is missing!
Moore looked back and noticed that one of them was being cornered by BlackWargreymon.
Detective Moore: Forget him. We need to continue.
Hayama: No, I'm going back for him!
Detective Moore: Are you crazy!
Hayama ran towards BlackWarGreymon. Moore watched from a distance.
The policeman realized that his bullets weren't working, so he quickly grabbed a grenade. He let go of the pin and prepared to throw it, but BlackWargreymon grabbed his arm and crushed it. The Policeman screamed in pain. BlackWargreymon held him up in the air, causing the grenade to roll right where they were.
The guard looked down at the grenade. More than ever, he regretted using it. If it blew up, it may not even affect Blackwargreymon, but it would kill him for sure. The guard closed his eyes.
Just then Hayama ran up behind Blackwargreymon and shot his own gun at BlackWargreymon's hand. BlackwarGreymon let go of the guard, and the guard hit the ground. Hayama then jumped over to the grenade and covered it with his own body to shield the blast.
Hayama: Get out! Now!
The guard looked shocked but continued down his way, cradling his arm. Detective Moore stood and watched what Hayama was doing. He was speechless. Hayama closed his eyes tight and prepared for the grenade to blow him up.
Just then, VictoryGreymon knocked Hayama aside and grabbed the grenade and threw it across the room. The grenade was in mid air when it exploded. VictoryGreymon then drew out his sword and flew towards BlackWargreymon.
VictoryGreymon: Dramon Braker!
He hit BlackWargreymon and continued slashing at him. Hayama tried to push himself to his feet, but someone helped him up. He looked over at Detective Moore.
Hayama: Detective…
Detective Moore: How did you know the grenade wasn't going to go off right away?
Hayama: I didn't.
Detective Moore looked at him in silence.
Hayama: I just wanted to make sure that everyone was okay.
He didn't know whether to be angry or astonished.
Detective Moore: You almost killed yourself needlessly!
Hayama: It was a gut reaction, I'm sorry.
Hayama was about to walk off, but Moore stopped him.
Detective Moore: Wait.
Hayama looked back
Detective Moore: That was a brave move. A stupid one, but a brave one. Something tells me that there's more than meets the eye with you…
Hayama: Can we have this chat once we're in the helicopter? The portal's gonna close in 2 minutes now. We need to go!
Detective Moore: Then you're going to want to take this with you
Detective Moore slipped the crest into Hayama's hand. Hayama looked up at him.
Hayama: I don't understand….
Detective Moore: I'm going to distract the monster, but I need you to get everyone else out of here as quick as possible. And take the crest to earth. It will be safer there.
Hayama: But…
Detective Moore: That's an order!
Hayama looked around anxiously
Detective Moore: Now listen. When you get to earth, I need you to contact a man from Japan.
Hayama: Japan?! That's on the other side of the world!
Detective Moore: I know it is. But I fear that we've just opened a can of worms that's going to be difficult to shut. This man's agents will know what to do with the matter. His division is more familiar with these extraterrestrials than we are.
Hayama: Does the man have a name?
Detective Moore reached into his suit pocket and gave him a business card. It read, "Commander Richard Sampson, DATS Headquarters."
Hayama: But what about you?
Detective Moore: I'll be fine here. But until I step foot on earth again, I'm giving you my position.
That really took him by surprise
Hayama: Wait…weren't you just about to fire me like…five minutes ago? This doesn't make any sense!
Detective Moore: Rule number one, rookie. Now go before you get left behind!
Hayama slowly moved away
Hayama: We'll find a way to come back for you!
Detective Moore: GO NOW!
Hayama ran across the bridge.
BlackWargreymon tossed VictoryGreymon against the wall again. He repeatedly threw punches at his face.
BlackWargreymon: You see this brother. Who's on top now?
Detective Moore: Hey, BlackWarGreymon.
He turned around and looked at Moore.
Detective Moore: You want the crest so bad? Then you'll have to pry it from me!
Detective Moore ran to the bridge, but BlackWargreymon caught up with him halfway across. He faced Detective Moore.
BlackWarGreymon: Give it to me.
They were facing each other on top of the bridge.
Detective Moore put his hand forward and motioned for the Digimon to come at him. Blackwargreymon charged
-x-
Hayama had led the group out of the ruins. The sky was now dark and the sun had went down.
Hayama: Everyone in the helicopter! Quick! We have less than a minute!
They began climbing aboard
-x—
BlackWargreymon got closer to Detective Moore, but right when he was at face distance, Detective Moore took out his flare gun once again and prepared to shoot. But right as he pulled the trigger, Blackwargreymon's hand covered it and he crushed the gun in his hands. BlackWargreymon clenched Detective Moore's neck and lifted him off the ground. Detective Moore couldn't breathe.
BlackWargreymon adjusted his eyes to see in X-Ray vision. He scanned the Detective's body. He then threw him to the other side of the bridge in anger. Detective Moore's face hit the ground.
BlackWargreymon: You don't have it? You hid it, didn't you! Where is it! What did you do with it?!
Moore's mouth was bleeding. He looked back at him.
BlackWargreymon: TELL ME WHAT YOU DID WITH IT!
Detective Moore: Never
BlackWargreymon's hand glowed black. He yelled as he released his fatal attack
BlackWargreymon: Dramon Killer!
The beam shot towards Detective Moore. He closed his eyes.
Moore realized that he wasn't dead. The shot didn't even hit him. He opened them again, and then his eyes widened. VictoryGreymon stood in front of him, facing BlackWargreymon. VictoryGreymon looked down at his chest and saw a big hole in it. BlackWargreymon quietly walked over to Victorygreymon. VictoryGreymon had taken the shot to the chest.
VictoryGreymon fell backwards and slammed into the ground. His body was starting to delete from the legs up.
BlackWargreymon looked down at him.
VictoryGreymon: Brother….
BlackWargreymon: Funny, isn't it? I was raised in your shadow. And now you've been deleted in mine.
VictoryGreymon watched the deletion climb up his legs. It was now at his waist.
BlackWargreymon: You were stupid to try to hide the crest from me. You've only delayed the inevitable. Mark my words. I will find that crest. I will find it, and I will rebuild the Black Digi-Core. Whether it's one person or one population, I will eliminate whoever gets in my way of that. This time, nothing but nothing will stop me.
VictoryGreymon: Why are you…
He coughed as the deletion was moving up his body
VictoryGreymon: Why are you doing this, brother? Your endeavor is senseless.
BlackWargreymon: I'm doing this to show you, AncientGreymon, and everyone else who ever doubted me that I was born to be the true leader of the Digital Word. Even if it's by force. But it looks like you won't be having much of a say in it anymore….
VictoryGreymon took short breaths. He eyed his sword that was laying next to his hand.
BlackWargreymoN: I'm sorry brother. But it has to end this wa…
VictoryGreymon suddenly grabbed his sword
VictoryGreymon: Victory Beam!
A beam shot out of his sword and into BlackWargreymon. BlackWargreymon was sent flying backwards all the way across the bridge.
Victorygreymon dropped his sword, and now he was being deleted faster.
Detective Moore looked over him. VictoryGreymon looked up at Moore.
VictoryGreymon: Protect…the…crest…
He said it with grunts in between each word
VictoryGreymon: It's the only thing….It's the only thing that can….
With that he released a sigh and the rest of his body was deleted. A Digi-egg stood where he used to be.
Detective Moore didn't know what to do. But he heard heavy footsteps charging towards him. He looked over at BlackWargreymon running at full speed at him and screaming. Detective Moore looked under the bridge at the lake of water. Without hesitation, he hopped to his legs and jumped down the pit.
BlackWargreymon tried to catch him, but missed.
Moore fell down into the water with a splash. BlackWargreymon yelled.
BlackWargreymon: Let's see how well you survive down there with this!
He held his hands over his head and a large black sphere formed in it. He then smashed it onto the ground.
BlackWargreymon: TERRA DESTROYER!
The black sphere got bigger and bigger, and expanded outwards of the whole temple.
-x-
The helicopter was in the air and headed for the closing portal.
Guard: Mayday! Mayday!
Hayama looked out the window and saw the black sphere expanding over the whole area at a very rapid pace.
Hayama: What is that?
Guard: I don't think we want to stick around to find out
Hayama: We need to speed up!
Guard: We're moving as fast as possible!
The entire temple crumbled and collapsed on itself.
The helicopter went straight towards the portal and went inside, but not before the expanding black sphere engulfed the tail of the helicopter. The helicopter's tail was immediately disintegrated right is it went through the portal. The jolt of the attack caused Hayama to drop the crest onto the floor of the helicopter. It slid under the seat.
Hayama: No!
The portal sealed shut.
The black sphere soon faded away and left whatever it covered in shambles.
Through the smoke and debris, BlackWargreymon walked down the center. He stopped and looked up at the moon. He opened his mouth and uttered four words
BlackWargreymon: And so it begins.
He continued down his way.
-x-
NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK
1:30 AM
The helicopter emerged out of a portal in the sky and spiraled out of control.
Guard: Our tail is missing! We're falling!
Hayama: Really? I didn't notice!
He shouted as he looked aggressively for the crest.
Guard: Initiating eject sequence and opening window.
Hayama: Wait, hold on one second! I need to find the…
The guard opened up the windshield and the crest, which was under Hayama's seat, flew right out of the helicopter. Hayama tried to grab the crest, but his hand missed the string by a fraction of a centimeter.
He watched the crest drop down to the ground.
Hayama: NO! We need to go back!
Guard: There is no going back! The helicopter is about to explode! Ejecting now!
All of the policemen and Hayama were flung out of their ejector seats and the helicopter hit the ground with an explosion.
-x-
A white house with green shutters was shown. The house was relatively big and had a backyard swimming pool.
A light skinned girl was swimming inside of the pool and came up to the surface for air. Only her back was shown. All that was visible was her long, blonde hair and the back of her teal and pink swinging suit. She held onto the side of pool and climbed out about halfway. She sat on the side of the pool with one leg lingering in the water. Her face became visible. She had a very beautiful young looking face, and had bright green eyes. She didn't look much older than 13 years old.
"Nothing like a midnight swim to soothe the nerves." She said under her breath
The crest fell down and hit a tree, and was ricochet down a cascade of obstacles until it fell into her swimming pool. She heard it drop from behind her and quickly turned her head.
"What was that?"
She slowly stood to her bare feet at walked over to where the crest fell in. She saw it glistening at the bottom of the pool.
"Woah…"
She looked both ways and dove into the pool. Within seconds she resurfaced with the tag and crest in her hand. She stepped out of the water again and cupped the crest in her wet palm.
"It's so pretty…"
She slowly put it over her head and dropped down until it reached around her neck. It fit her perfectly, but seconds after she put it on, the crest glowed on and off very quickly. As the crest glowed, the lights around her house went off and back on. She looked at her house with wide eyes for what felt like a minute before she heard a voice from the house.
"EMILY!" She heard from inside.
Emily: Yeah, mom?
"It's half past one and the power's acting up! Get out of that swimming pool and come inside already!"
Emily: Right. Coming!
She hid the tag and crest in her swimsuit and walked into the house. She shut the door behind her.
-x-
Hayama and the policemen landed safely on the ground miles away in the parachutes. Hayama immediately unfastened his parachute and looked around
Hayama: Oh no, oh no. This is really bad!
Guard: At least we made it out of that maze alive. I've always heard of those Digimon but never thought that they were real…
Hayama: No guys, this isn't the time for small talk! We lost the crest! And I don't think I dropped it anywhere near here.
Guard: Are you serious? There's no finding that thing in a place as busy as New York!
Hayama: Come on guys, we're in the CIA, there has to be something we can do to track down one crest!
Guard: Even so, finding a needle in a haystack would be a piece of cake compared to looking for that little thing in New York City. We have to face the facts. For the time being, it's lost.
Hayama: Which means that…if Blackwargreymon comes looking for it…
He didn't need to finish the sentence. There was a long silence before another guard spoke up.
Guard: So…from the looks of it…we may be about to face one of the worst things this world has ever seen. And we lost the one thing that we needed to keep it at bay.
Hayama: That's one way to put it…Yeah.
Guard: Well since Moore made you the boss….tell us. What do we do now?
Hayama sat down on the grass.
Hayama: We have to be ready. We need to find the crest and prepare to put up a fight.
Guard: Did you not hear a word I was saying? We're not talking about Class A criminals here. We're talking about monsters and aliens with powers beyond what we can comprehend. Digimon, as they call it. We can't do this job on our own
Hayama: Maybe not
He pulled out the card that Moore gave him
Hayama: But if we can't do it….then it's about time we find the people who can.
His eyes closed onto the name that was on the card
"Commander Sampson, DATS of Japan."
-x-
The Crest of Light: A Digital Crisis Movie
-x-
SHINJUKU, JAPAN
2 MONTHS LATER
The metropolitan view of Japan was busy as always, and life seemed nonstop as the cars and people walked to and from their jobs and houses.
A red car was being driven down a residential road by a bald man with glasses, when suddenly, there was an explosion that flipped the car over and into a grassy field.
The man tumbled out of his car.
"Hey! What's the big ide…" He swallowed his words when he saw who…or what was responsible
A tall, white, Iceleomon was responsible for knocking him off of the road. The man scooted backwards as Iceleomon paced towards him.
Behind him, a Persiamon and a Parrotmon were also attacking the city in a haphazard manner. Dozens of screaming citizens ran in every direction.
Iceleomon continued to walk towards the guy with the glasses and cracked his knuckles.
The man stood to his feet and tried to run. Iceleomon jumped up and landed on the other side, in front of the man. He let out a snicker
Iceleomon: You humans are so amusing the way that you scatter like on a rainy day.
He grabbed the man by his shirt and lifted him off the ground
"Please, let me go! What do you want with us civilians?" The man asked while panting
Iceleomon: We don't want anything. We're just out having a little bit of fun!
Iceleomon threw the man back into his car. The man bounced off of the side of the car and hit the concrete ground.
Iceleomon: And what better way to cut loose that than to watch the humans squirm in terror of us! Frozen Fury!
He shot out a fist full of ice at the man and watched him get up and run away. His car turned into an ice block.
Iceleomon: Frozen Fury! Frozen Fury!
He tried to shoot the man, but he kept running away. The man quickly hopped behind a bush. Iceleomon threw his head back and laughed and shouted.
Iceleomon: You humans are so petty! Is this the only competition that you have for me?
Suddenly a white whirlwind blew around Iceleomon.
Iceleomon: what the…
He looked back and around. The wind was moving faster and faster around him. When he focused his eyes he was able to see that something was running around him at a supersonic speed.
Iceleomon: A Digimon?
Then, before he knew what hit him, a white rabbit Digimon sped up and gave him an uppercut punch. It launched him into the air and drove him back down the ground. Iceleomon sat up and rubbed his head, and then looked ahead of him.
Jodixmon stood in front of Iceleomon with his arms crossed. From behind Jodixmon, a girl's voice was heard.
"Hard headed, all bark, no bite…."
The young girl with black hair that was tied up in a ponytail walked up next to Jodixmon. She looked up at Iceleomon, crossed her arms and smirked.
It was Brianna Akita. She wore a purple shirt and a small white jacket. She also seemed to have an earpiece lodged in her ear.
Brianna: Some things never change…
Iceleomon snickered under his breath and stood straight
Iceleomon: You're in over your head little lady.
He pointed to the chaos that Persiamon and Parrotmon were making in the background.
Iceleomon: There's three of us and one of you.
Iceleomon wiped his mouth and continued
Iceleomon: If you really wanted to stand a chance against us, you would have brought reinforcements.
Brianna smiled
Brianna: I'll keep that in mind.
"Beast Wave Smash!"
Iceleomon heard it from right next to him. He turned his head and met a fist in his face. Grapleomon stood in front of him.
Grapleomon: Here's a better idea. You and your friends take off before things get messy around here. It's your choice. Easy or hard.
Iceleomon: I suppose I owe it to a fellow Leomon to at least consider your proposal. So let me think about that real quick. Frozen Fury!
He shot his punch out at Grapleomon and Jodixmon and they both jumped out of the way. It froze the ground beneath them.
Jodixmon: Have it your way
They both ran up and began fighting him. Luke Iwate ran up next to Brianna. He had blonde hair, blue eyes and was wearing a black and blue jacket over a solid blue T-Shirt. He was holding his blue and black digivice. He also had an earpiece lodged in his ear.
Luke: I take it he chose the hard way?
Brianna: Don't they always?
Luke half smiled.
Luke: Wouldn't have it any other way.
They both ran forward towards the battle.
Parrotmon was flying over a number of cars and watching the people flee.
Parrotmon: Sonic Destroyer!
He opened his mouth and soundwaves ejected out onto the street, causing an explosive impact. He kept his mouth open and flew down the road, and the sonic screech destroyed property under him the entire way. He was heading straight for a cluster of people who were trying to hide behind a medium sized building.
It wasn't long before he was right in front of the building. The civilians all closed their eyes, and some ducked their heads to prepare for impact.
Just then, a red bird Digimon rammed its horn into Parrotmon's head, and caused the sonic screech to stop. Parrotmon tumbled backwards in midair and looked ahead at the Digimon that hit him. It was Aquillamon, and a young girl with brown hair and bright green eyes rode on top of him. Kristy Damon. Kristy stood up on top of Aquillamon and held a badge up towards Parrotmon. She had an earpiece as well.
Kristy: Digimon Data Squad! Either you and your partners stop this immediately, or we're taking you in!
Parrotmon: Oh, if it isn't the junior police force. And they even gave you your own little communicators. Isn't that cute?
Parrotmon inhaled deeply
Kristy: Uh. I'm gonna take that as a no from him, Aquilamon…
Aquillamon: Then buckle your seatbelt
Parrotmon: Sonic Destroyer!
The attack was very large. Aquillamon tried to fly away from it, but it ended up hitting him in his tail region. He spun around uncontrollably. Kristy was getting dizzy, but was hanging onto Aquilamon for her life.
-x—
A quick shot was shown of a kid's brown shoes and blue jeans pedaling quickly on his bike. The bottom portion of his red T-shirt an green jacket were shown as well.
"Why am I always running late to these things!" He complained
-x-
Persiamon clawed twice at a Digimon that resembled a sea dragon. It was Seadramon. Seadramon kept dodging her attacks and slithering around her body and the ground.
Persiamon: Stay still so I can turn you into sushi you little pest!
Seadramon: Not the most convincing argument you've made today
"Petal Canon!"
Persiamon was hit from behind by it. Petalmon, a Digimon with a female physique, and flower buds as feet was aiming a flowery canon at her.
Castilla and Danny ran up behind them. Castilla had light skin, blonde hair and bright blue eyes, and wore a yellow top that was attached with red straps over her shoulders. She also wore a light blue cardigan. Danny had dark skin and wore a green shirt under a blue sweater jacket. He also wore a baseball cap.
Petalmon: Come on you two. Fight nicely.
Seadramon: Don't look at me! She's the one who wanted to make Seadramon fillet….
Petalmon: Then I hope miss leopard skin likes tough meat!
Persiamon: Vampire Strike!
Perasimon charged at super speed with her claw extended at Petalmon, and hit her. Petalmon hit the floor.
Castilla: Petalmon!
Persiamon: Don't you ever mock me.
Seadramon came up from behind and tightly wrapped around her, immobilizing her arms
Danny: Yeah! Way to go Seadramon!
Castilla giggled. Danny looked at her
Danny: What is it?
Castilla: Sorry it's just that…you're so cute when you're cheering for them like that.
Danny: Oh…uh…
Danny was lightly blushing and at a loss for words when Petalmon flew up in the air. She shot her attacks
Petalmon: Razor Leaf! Razor Leaf!
The two leaves attacked Parasimon just as Seadramon hopped away. Parasimon fell down onto the ground with a thud.
Castilla: Way to go Petalmon!
Danny: You too Seadramon!
Kristy and Aquilamon were still in midair looking for Parrotmon.
Aquilamon: Quit being a coward and show yourself already!
"Well since you asked so nicely…" They didn't know where the voice came from. But it wasn't long before they saw Parrotmon charge from their left. Parrotmon hit Aquilamon dead on and flew until he disappeared again. Kristy was beginning to lose her balance. Parrotmon flew from behind this time, and knocked Aquilamon even harder. Kristy fell off of Aquilamon, but managed to hold onto his wing with only one had.
Parrotmon: And now for the grand finale!
He flew into Aquilamon from the front at top speed, and Kristy was launched off. Parrotmon used his wings to grab onto Aquilamon tightly. He couldn't move.
Aquilamon: Kristy!
Kristy was falling extremely fast towards the ground and screaming. She tried to regain her composure and pressed a button on an earpiece that she had lodged in her ear.
Kristy: SOMEONE! HELP! PLEASE!
She was getting closer and closer to getting pancaked on the concrete ground. When she was about to hit the ground, she closed her eyes.
Just then, someone had grabbed onto her hand, and she could feel herself flying up again. She opened one eye.
She saw that a boy with blue hair, yellow eyes, and a purple T-shirt was holding onto her. She couldn't have been more relieved to see Keenan Crier smiling down at her. He was riding on top of Crowmon.
Keenan: You okay?
Kristy nodded with a smile
Kristy: Yeah
Keenan: What do you say we teach that overgrown parrot a lesson?
Kristy: Keenan…
She climbed up onto Crowmon and sat behind him
Kristy: It would be my genuine pleasure.
Keenan: Let's go!
They both flew at top speed towards Parrotmon and Aquillamon.
Parrotmon looked down
Parrotmon: Huh?
Crowmon: Crimson Claw!
He hit Parrotmon from the side, and caused him to let go of Aquilamon. Aquialmon flew backwards
Aquilamon: Grand Horn!
He caught Parrotmon off guard and hit him from behind. Crowmon flew by him again and hit him from underneath. Crowmon and Aquilamon eventually found themselves next to each other and looking down at Parrotmon. Kristy hopped over from Crowmon to Aquilamon.
Aquilamon: What do you say we hit him with a double team, Crowmon?
Crowmon: You know what they say about birds of a feather.
Aquilamon: I'll take that as a resounding yes
Crowmon: You got it
Aquilamon: Hold on you two!
The two of them darted down towards Parrotmon and circled around one another, forming a helix shaped pathway. Their timing was just right, and they were both on either side of Parrotmon at the same time.
Parrotmon muttered
Parrotmon: Oh crud…
They both closed in on him and sent him darting towards the ground. He hit the ground and formed a crater upon his impact.
The others were fighting Parasimon and Iceleomon around each other. Danny yelled over all of the attacks and explosions
Danny: I wonder where Matt is. It looks like he's gonna miss the party!
He ran away to dodge one of Parasimon's attacks
Castilla: Yeah, I thought he would have been here by now. Handling these guys would sure be a heck of a lot easier if he were here.
Brianna: Forget him! We're more than capable of taking care of these troublemakers without the gogglehead. For all I care he can be knocked out under a tree somewhere.
Keenan pushed in his earpiece with his first two fingers and spoke into it.
Keenan: Brianna's right...well at least about first part. The priority now is to detain them with or without Matt. It looks as if the only one that's still left is…
Brianna suddenly jumped back and she bumped into Luke, who was behind her. Iceleomon's "Ice fist" attack had almost hit her.
Luke: You okay?
Brianna: Yeah, but that Digimon's not gonna be! Teach him a lesson you two!
Iceleomon kept trying to punch Grapleomon, but Grapleomon kept dodging. Grapleomon jumped backwards to dodge Icelomon's last attack, and found himself facing Iceleomon a few feet back. Iceleomon smiled, held his hand out, and motioned for Grapleomon to come closer. Grapleomon ran towards Iceleomon and then jumped in the air. He pointed his foot downward and let out his attack
Grapleomon: Cyclone kick!
Grapleomon spun around in circles and drove down towards Iceleomon. Iceleomon but both of his arms up in the formation of an X order to block the attack. Grapleomon hit Iceleomon's arms. The impact simply slid Iceleomon backwards several feet. Iceleomon put his arms down.
Iceleomon: Is that all you got?
Grapleomon saw that Jodixmon was behind Iceleomon, and Grapleomon nodded to signal Jodixmon to make his move. Jodixmon sped up behind Iceleomon and pulled out his fist
Jodixmon: Crystal Spe…
Iceleomon knew it was coming. He quickly spun around and let out his attack before Jodixon could stop.
Iceleomon: Blizzard Breath!
He breathed an ice breath at Jodixmon, and managed to hit him dead on. It trapped Jodixmon in a block of ice and froze him in place.
Brianna: No! Jodixmon!
Grapleomon was slightly stunned. Iceleomon turned around and faced him.
Iceleomon: Did you really think that I didn't see that coming?
Grapleomon: Give it up Iceleomon. Your comrades are down. If you just surrender peacefully, we can get you all back to the Digital World without any more trouble.
Iceleomon: And if I say no…
Grapleomon: Then I'll just have to take you in the hard way.
Iceleomon: Uh, hello?
He pointed to Jodixmon, who was still frozen in the block of ice
Iceleomon: You're friend's a popsicle. You in what army?
Grapleomon looked up into the air behind Iceleomon.
Grapleomon: Well since you asked…
One last Digimon flew down behind Iceleomon. He resembled the shape of a dinosaur, had shiny silver armor, and a green cape. He also had a shiny, orange sword.
Slayerdramon had arrived.
Iceleomon slowly turned around and looked up at Slayerdramon.
Iceleomon: Oh…
He hardly got the word out before Slayerdramon punched Iceleomon in the chest and sent him flying backwards.
Brianna was looking forward
Brianna: Slayerdramon? Then that means…
Both she and Luke heard the bicycle tires screech behind them. They both turned around and looked back at the boy with brown hair, goggles and red helmet pull up on his bicycle. He hopped off and stood in between them. Matt Turner smiled when he looked at Brianna
Matt: Miss me?
Brianna punched down on his helmet
Matt: Ow!
Brianna: You're late gogglebrain
Matt: I had a few delays, alright! What was I supposed to do when they were selling hot dogs for half off at the stand?
Brianna: Why you little…
Keenan: Enough you two
Keenan's voice was heard through their earpieces.
Keenan: Do you three need re-enforcements?
Luke crossed his arms
Luke: What? And spoil Slayerdramon's fun? I think for his sake, we'll pass.
Slayerdramon landed in front of Iceleomon, who was laying in a bush after the impact.
Iceleomon: So…I take it you're their big guns
He stood up to his feet
Iceleomon: You think I'm afraid of you? Lions eat lizards like you for dessert. Ice Fist! Ice Fist! Ice Fist!
He shot the three attacks towards Slayerdramon. Slayerdramon kept his feet planted and turned his body to the right to dodge the first attack, and then turned it to the left to dodge the second attack. He saw the third blast heading straight towards him and attempted to jump over it. However, the blast hit his left foot, and put it in an ice block. He landed back on the ground and looked down at his foot.
Iceleomon smiled
Iceleomon: Cold Feet…
He sprinted towards Slayerdramon when he was off guard, and jumped up to his face level. Iceleomon repeatedly kicked him in his chest as Slayerdramon dragged backwards. Before Iceleomon landed he let out his final attack and aimed it at Slayerdramon's face.
Iceleomon: Blizzard Breath
SlayerDramon took out his sword put it over his head, blocking the attack. However, the attack had now made it so that his sword was a block of ice as well.
Iceleomon landed on the ground
Iceleomon: Nice weapon you got there.
Slayerdramon looked him in the eye and smirked. The sword started to glow orange and the ice began melting off. Iceleomon frowned.
Slayerdramon: Glad you think so. Dragon Slash Wave!
Slayerdramon did a horizontal slice, and all of the ice shattered on Iceleomon's chest. Iceleomon was flung up into the sky. His flight was suddenly interrupted by the street lamp that hit the back of his head, and sent him crashing back down into the concrete head first.
He had been knocked out.
Slayerdramon rested his sword by his foot and it melted the ice.
Slayerdramon: Next time you try to freeze someone's sword, it might be a good idea to make sure it doesn't radiate heat first.
Matt smiled and took off his helmet.
Matt: See? I come in fashionably late, and Slayerdramon didn't even break a sweat. Nothing to worry about, princess.
He handed his helmet to Brianna.
Matt: Now if you'll excuse me, there is much partying to be done.
He ran over to Slayerdramon
Matt: Yeah Slayerdramon! You go buddy!
After a few seconds Luke spoke
Luke: Why do I feel like Matt always gets the last word?
Brianna: Because he's too much of a slowpoke to get the first one
Brianna tossed his helmet behind her back and walked over to the other Digimon.
-x—
Moments later there were squads of police cars, and policemen were escorting Iceleomon, Persiamon, and Parrotmon into a maximum security DATS van. The seven kids were together and watching with their Digimon. Another squad car pulled up, and a tall man with dark hair and sunglasses got out of the passengers seat. He wore his signature blue coat and had Reppamon stand next to him.
Commander Sampson adjusted his sunglasses and walked towards the kids. Reppamon followed him on foot.
All of the kids saluted when he walked in front of them. All but one that is. Matt was too busy eating his hotdog.
Kristy elbowed him in the side.
Matt: What?
Kristy (whispering): Now's not the time for snacks Matt
Matt: Oh come on. It was a long bike ride over here. A fella's gotta eat after all that exercise.
Brianna picked up his hotdog and threw it far away.
Matt: HEY! What's the big idea! That was half off!
Brianna: Then you can use the half that you didn't pay to buy another, then, can't you?
Matt: That defeats the purpose! Have you never heard of a good hotdog sale, woman?
Brianna: Of course I have, but I don't eat food for dummies.
Matt: Are you calling me an airheaded?
Brianna: What gave you that idea, airhead?
Matt: Why I ought to….
Commander Sampson: Ahem!
He said it loud enough to get their attention.
Commander Sampson: Apologies if I interrupted something…but I am here to commend you on your work
The others put their hands down
Commander Sampson: As the reinstated commander of DATS, I've found that you seven have truly risen to the occasion as DATS agents. The three rogue Digimon that caused this catastrophe will be immediately sent back to the Digital World. And especially given the fact that our three veteran agents are on special assignment elsewhere, you seven have done good work, and for that I thank you.
Matt: Well great, so I guess we can go home now!
Matt started walking when Danny grabbed his shirt from behind
Danny: I don't think he's done yet, bud...
Commander Sampson: Not quite. As I'm sure you're well aware, in stopping these three Digimon you for have also caused some collateral damage.
Keenan: Sorry, commander. We'll try to keep the wreckage to a low next time.
Commander Sampson: I'm not asking you to try it, I'm asking you to ensure it.
Matt: Oh would you cut us a break? We saved the town, we kicked some butt, and put some overgrown zoo animals back in their cages. So what if we banged up a few bricks while we were at it…
Commander Sampson: Your interruptions are neither necessary nor appreciated Matthew, so I suggest you bite your tongue before I take your badge and communicator for good.
Matt: Alright, alright. No need to get all snappy. Sheesh…
Commander Sampson: It's important that I point out areas of improvement, because they're just as important as your areas of victory. Because true character isn't shown in victory. It's shown in failure.
Matt: Gosh, can we go now! I have to be home in fifteen minutes!
Brianna: Oh my goodness, can you shut your trap for more than five seconds!
Commander Sampson: May I ask what the rush is, Matthew?
Matt: My parents told me that they have a big announcement, and I wanna be home sometime before the coyote howls tonight.
Commander Sampson looked at the sunset.
Commander Sampson: It is getting late. I take it that you've all arranged rides home?
Matt: Yep! Let's go Dracomon!
Dracomon: Right behind you Matt!
They ran over to his bike, but Matt stopped midway and picked his hotdog off the ground. He examined it for dirt.
Matt: Well you know what they say. The five minute rule and all.
Dracomon: Funny. I always thought it was five seconds…
Matt shrugged and took another bite out of it.
Matt: See you clowns later!
He went over to his bike.
Commander Sampson: As will I.
Sampson and Reppamon got back into the squad car and it drove off.
Luke and Castilla began on their way, and Danny and Brianna walked their ways as well.
Aquillamon: Crowmon and I are going to see what we can do to help repair some of the damages now. You two going to need a lift back?
He was talking to Keenan and Kristy
Kristy: No, we'll walk
Keenan nodded
Keenan: See you at home, Crowmon
Crowmon and Aquillamon sailed off. Keenan and Kristy watched them fly away. Kristy glanced over at Keenan.
Kristy: Oh yeah. I almost forgot one thing
She hugged Keenan front on and looked up at his face with a smile
Keenan: Kristy?
She stopped him by kissing him on the lips for a few seconds.
Kristy: Thanks for saving me earlier
Keenan looked around
Keenan: Kristy, I thought that we agreed that if this relationship was going to work we were going to keep it on the down-low for a while
Kristy: What? No one's around anymore…
Keenan nervously looked around again
Kristy: Come on, Keenan. We've been dating for six months now. When are you going to be okay with being a little more…you know…public about it?
Keenan: If any of our enemies found out that we were together, they wouldn't rest until they try to get to you through me, or me through you.
Kristy let go of him and snickered
Kristy: What enemies? I think you're forgetting that the week before we became official, we were together at a ceremony celebrating having saved the Digital World. That meant no more Exogrimmon, no more Malomyotismon, no more war and no more evil Digimon. What happened today was probably the most eventful thing we've done in the six months.
Keenan: And it's events like today that remind me why I need to keep you as safe as possible.
Kristy: Oh for goodness sake Keenan, I can fight for myself. I am a Digi-destined too you know.
She waved her Digivice in his face.
Kristy: And with Marcus having left for that "top secret mission" with Thomas and Yoshi a month and a half ago, I've been pulling a lot of weight at my house, and trust me, I know how to handle heavy weight when it comes.
Keenan nodded
Keenan: Yeah. I know. But what if…
Kristy: But what if what? Keenan, it's been forever since we've run into any serious trouble. The Digital World's at peace and all of us have our Digimon with us.
Kristy held Keenan's hand and locked her fingers with his.
Kristy: What could possibly go wrong?
Matt: Coming through!
They quickly let go of each other's hand
Matt's bike zoomed past Kristy and Keenan. Dracomon was sitting behind Matt and holding onto his stomach.
Matt: Hi guys bye guys!
Matt pedaled down the street
Dracomon: So exactly is the big news, Matt?
Matt: I dunno, Dracomon. That's why it's a surprise!
Dracomon: Ohhh
Matt: Maybe my parents are going to announce that I just inherited a ton of cash, or maybe that they're secret agents which would make me a spy child.
Dracomon: You really think your dad could be a secret agent, Matt?
Matt stopped and thought about it
Matt: Nah. That jobs too cool for him.
Dracomon: Hmmm. Oh wait, I got it. Maybe they're going to let you sleep in Selena's bed from now on
Matt: Oh that would be so sweet! Then again. Nah. I don't think they would do that. They love me too much to let me sleep in that bed.
Dracomon paused for a while
Dracomon: You think it'll be a bad announcement?
Matt: No way, Dracomon. They were so excited when they told me that they had big news, so it can't be anything bad. Yep. I have a feeling that this is going to be the best news that I've heard in a very long time!
-x-
Matt: WE'RE MOVING TO AMERICA?
Matt was on his living room couch next to Selena and Dracomon. Both of Matt's parents were standing up in front of them smiling from ear to ear in excitement.
Mrs. Turner: I know right? Isn't it exciting?
Selena: This is a joke, right?
Matt: This has to be the WORST news I've heard in a very long time! Are we being punished for something?
Mr Turner: Matthew…
Matt: I already told Dad I was sorry about replacing his shaving cream with toothpaste. It was all Dracomon's idea…
Dracomon: Hey!
Mrs. Turner: You guys aren't being punished for anything. Your Dad finally landed that big promotion he's been looking at in New York City.
Mr. Turner: You both knew that this was a possibility for months now
Matt: Yeah, but I didn't think it was actually going to happen!
Mr. Turner: Think of it this way. We'll be going back to the city that you all grew up in…
Selena: Yawn…I don't really wanna see my old friends
Matt: Yeah, and I lived there for all of five years! I don't remember any of it!
Mr. Turner: Did I mention that my salary is going to be double what it is now? That means more for you guys. Like that new car you've always wanted, Selena.
Selena suddenly sat up
Selena: Now you're talking!
Matt: Selena!
Selena: What? He's making a lot of sense, Matt!
Matt: Yeah, only because he'll be giving you your dream car. But what about everything we're leaving behind? School, friends…
Mr. Turner: You'll have school and friends in America, Matt.
Matt: But not the friends I have now!
Matt stood up
Matt: I mean think of all of the adventures we've been through! Camping out, fighting Digimon, staying up late. There won't be any of that anymore if we leave.
Mrs. Turner: I know that you and your friends have been through a lot together to say the least, Matt, but you should look at this as a new opportunity.
Matt: Wait a minute, DATS! Yeah! I work for DATS now, so I have a job too. And my job requires that I stay here in Japan.
Mrs. Turner: Actually, we've already spoken to Commander Sampson about this a few days ago when it was just about finalized.
Matt: What?
Mrs. Turner: He along with your teachers and coaches are well aware of the situation and have already made the arrangements to have you leave in three weeks.
Matt: THREE WEEKS?! That's no time at all! You…You guys can't do this to me!
Mrs. Turner: Your friend, Danny's, parents know as well. And to help the transitioning process, they've agreed to let Danny travel with us to America and help us move in.
Matt: But when it's all over he'll get to come back home to Japan!
Mr. Turner: I think you're forgetting something Matt. When I get this job, then just like Selena, you can have whatever you want too.
Matt: What I want is to stay here!
He yelled it as he stormed off upstairs. Dracomon hopped off the couch and followed him upstairs. He slammed the door to his room.
After a long silence, Selena spoke up.
Selena: Well, for what it's worth, I think that it will be a lot of fun.
Mr. Turner: Perhaps I should talk to him
Mrs. Turner: No. He may not listen to you. I can try…
Mr. Turner: The truth is that he won't listen to either of us.
He eyed Selena. Mrs. Turner was quick to do it as well.
Selena: What? You don't expect me to…
Mr. Turner: Please Selena. We know he'll talk to you.
Selena sighed.
Selena: The things that I do for family. And for a car.
She went upstairs and knocked on Matt's door.
Selena: Matt! Matt, I know you're in there so answer!
Dracomon's voice was heard from across the door
Dracomon: You have reached the answering machine of Matt Turner. The person who you want to speak to is secretly frying inside.
Matt (quieter): Dracomon, you were supposed to say dying inside, not frying inside
Dracomon: Sorry. The answering machine with which you want to speak is dying inside!
Matt: The answering machine isn't dying, Dracomon!
Selena: Okay, as much as I hate to interrupt the midnight screening of the boy with split personalities I need you to answer this door. Now.
Matt: You're only here because Mom sent you here
Selena: Got that right. And if you make me miss my TV show that's coming on in ten minutes, I'll be really upset.
Matt: Then that'll make two of us.
Selena: Matt just open the door.
Matt: No!
Selena: Open it or I'll give you a really big hug the next time I see you and I'll kiss your forehead when all your friends are around
Matt: Alright, alright it's open
She heard an unlock and then walked into the room. Matt was wrapped up in a blanket and Dracomon was sitting on the floor.
Selena smiled and walked forward towards his bed
Selena: You know, that hug and kiss you in front of your friends gag gets you every time.
She sat down on Matt's bed, and Matt sat next to her.
Matt: I don't know what it matters anymore, now that we're leaving for America.
He said the word "America" with a hint of disgust.
Matt: I won't see any of my friends anymore
Selena: Well at least they'll let you keep Dracomon.
Dracomon: I'll give you all the company you need Matt!
Matt: It's not the same.
Selena: Why can't it be? You're a friendly guy. I'm sure you'll make some pretty annoying and immature friends in New York just like you have now.
Matt: You just don't get it, Selena! All of the adventures we've had. All the sleepless nights in the Digital World. All those times that we spent together. Whether we were searching all night for Kristy or taking down a KingEtemon, we always knew that at the end of the day we had each other. I mean…
He pulled out his Digivice and looked at it
Matt: Isn't that what got us to Digivolve our partners into the Maximum Burst mode all those months ago? Our friendship that we had with our partners and with each other. Now it's as if all of it was for nothing.
He dropped his Digivice on the floor.
Selena kept quiet for a second
Selena: Well, I can't claim that I've taken down any KingEtemons in my day, but I know what it's like to leave one friend group and go to another. I mean, that's basically what I dealt with moving to Japan for the first time. But I guess you get used to it.
Matt hung his head
Matt: I don't want to get used to it. I just want to stay here.
Selena smiled
Selena: So who are you gonna miss the most? Second to Danny, of course.
Matt: I dunno. I'm gonna miss messing with Luke because he takes himself so seriously. Keenan and Kristy are a lot of fun too. Probably Castilla also.
Selena: What about that other girl. Now what's her name…
Matt: I don't know who you're talking about
Selena: Brianna! What about her?
Matt: Oh please. I can't stand to be around her. I'll be happiest when she's as far away from me as possible.
Selena: I have trouble believing that. I think you'll really miss her the most.
Matt: Are you kidding!
Selena: Nope. Call me crazy, Matt, but I think you may have a little crush on her.
Matt: What! What would give you such a ridiculous idea?
Selena: I don't know. You two are always talking. And when she's around I can tell that you two have chemistry
Matt: Please, Selena. Even I've been staying awake in that class long enough to tell you that chemistry can be explosive. And it is between us.
Selena: So you're saying that you do have chemistry?
Matt: Yeah. I mean no! I mean…why are you even bringing this up! Get out of my room! Now!
Selena: Well okay. Can't say that I didn't try. Show's on in a few anyway.
She walked over to the door and put her hand on it. She paused for a second and looked back at Matt.
Selena: I wouldn't worry about your friends, Matt.
Matt looked up at her
Selena: You seven are the Digi-Destined. One or two oceans separation isn't going to change that. And for all you know, you may be in for another adventure with them sooner than you think. One thing that Mom used to tell me was that the end of one story is just the beginning of another. So try to remember that.
She opened the door and left the room. She shut the door behind her.
Matt looked straight for a moment, and then slowly laid down on his bed. He opened his drawer and pulled out a picture. It was from the ceremony that was held six months prior, right after they had saved the Digital World from Malomyotismon. The whole group was in the picture, along with Commander Sampson.
Dracomon: So I guess, if we're leaving in only three weeks, we'd best say our goodbyes now. Huh, Matt?
Matt focused on Brianna's face in the picture. She was smiling next to Matt.
Matt faintly smiled looking down at it
Dracomon: Matt?
Matt stuffed the photograph into his jacket pocket and then got on his feet and ran down the stairs.
Dracomon: Matt! Slow down! Where are you going!
He ran down the stairs after him.
Matt ran out the house's side door and picked his bike off the driveway. He immediately got on it and began pedaling. Dracomon chased after him
Dracomon: Matt, wait up!
Dracomon barely caught up to the back of the bike and hopped on. Matt breathed heavily as he pedaled down the road. He zoomed through an intersection at a red light and caused a couple cars to swerve and honk their horns.
A few minutes after, he arrived at a street that was right under an overhead bridge. Matt screeched the bike to a stop and breathed deeply in order to catch his breath.
Dracomon: Uh forgive me for asking, Matt, but where are we going?
Matt: Right here.
He dropped his bike and stood up, facing the bridge. Dracomon raised his eyebrow.
Dracomon: What's so special about a bridge?
Matt: Don't you remember, Dracomon?
He looked up at it
Matt: This is where it all started. This is the bridge where I met you for the first time.
Dracomon looked at it more closely
Dracomon: Oh yeahh.
There was a black and white flashback to when Matt and Dracomon first became partners. Matt remembered when he climbed up the bridge despite Keenan and Yoshi's petitions for him to stay away from the wild Dracomon.
Keenan: Matt! You need to take out that Digimon! It's the only way!
Keenan had shouted it from a distance while Matt was facing Dracomon at the time
Matt: Why are you attacking us?
Dracomon: You humans attacked us first! The master commands that we destroy you before you destroy us.
Matt: I can promise that I'll do everything I can to help you guys out
Dracomon: You really mean it?
Matt: We can shake on it!
Matt and Dracomon shook hands, and immediately after the red Digivice appeared in front of Matt.
Matt opened his eyes after the flashback.
Dracomon: I guess this place has more memories for you than I thought. Huh, Matt?
Matt: That's the thing about memories, Dracomon. You don't forget them.
Matt took the picture out of his jacket pocket
Matt: And what if I never see them again, and those memories are all that I'll have left.
Matt exhaled
Matt: You suggested that I start saying my goodbyes now
He hung his head
Matt: But how do I say goodbye to the only place I've ever known?
Dracomon saw a tear drop down on the picture right before a couple of raindrops began to fall as well. Matt slowly put the picture back in his pocket and kept his head down. Dracomon hugged his leg and stared at the bridge as the rain continued to pour on.
-x-
1 WEEK LATER
A large, dark room with two dozen computers was shown. There were dark outlines of people typing away at all of the computers, analyzing through what appeared to be different Digimon. There was one large screen at the very front of the room which spanned the whole front wall. A 3 Dimensional model of the human earth was shown on that particular screen.
One man who was holding a brown file folder quickly walked down the center aisle between the rows of computers, and walked up to the front of the room. He met another man at the front of the room, who had his back facing the rest of the room, and was looking up at the model earth on the front screen.
"Sir…"
The man with the files started. The man in front turned around. Neither of their faces were visible, but only their dark silhouettes were.
"We found them. Two out of the seven of their profiles are here."
The man in front took the files and opened them. The light from the front screen illuminated the two packets that were contained in the file folder. Both of the packets had a photograph of an individual on the front left corner, and pages of text that followed. And both photographs revealed familiar faces. One packet was Matt Turner's profile, and the second one was Danny Itou's. The man thumbed through each of their profiles. He spoke
"You sure that both of these boys are of the supposed Digi-d…?"
The voice was recognizable as Hayama's.
"Positive. And our records indicate that these two in particular are scheduled to land in New York in a matter of weeks. Just our luck, huh? The timing couldn't have been better."
Hayama took a second to finish skimming the profiles. He closed them and handed the files back to the first man.
Hayama: Then we'll be ready for them. Give me everything else you have on those two.
"Right away sir…"
He began walking away
"Oh. And Robinson."
The man turned back.
Robinson: Hayama?
Hayama: Make it look good.
Robinson smirked.
Robinson: Don't I always?
He walked away and disappeared into the darkness of the room.