Hello and welcome to my first ever fanfic! As I am new, all I really ask of my readers (if I get any that is) is to review and tell me what you think about the story.
Disclaimer: I do not own Digimon.
Prologue -
20+ years into the Future
A lone figure stood on a cliff overlooking a valley. The first rays of sunlight had just begun to touch the valley. The golden rays swept through the valley, revealing a battle-scarred city. Humans and Digimon can be seen running around, busy with their morning duties. A tense atmosphere hung above the city, as if they were expecting disaster at any moment.
The figure closed his eyes as the rays hit him. He opened his azure eyes and surveyed the city below, as his brunette hair fluttered with the wind. 'Five years' he thought, 'five years since everything changed.'
He thought back to the point where life changed for the worse. Five years ago, people became vanishing one after the other. It seemed random at first, but it became a huge issue after the original crest holders disappeared as well. Immediately after that incident, Digimon loyal to dark forces had suddenly emerged, quickly taking over the Digital World and its guardians. The presence of the Digital World was just being made known to the public then, but with the attempted invasion by the dark forces caused humans and their respective digital partners to take up arms. Fierce fighting between Digimon ravaged across human cities, causing widespread destruction. The defending forces managed to push back the invaders after over a year of fierce fighting. They quickly built forts defending the portals linking the Digital World to the Real World, preventing further advancement from the enemy.
It then became a stalemate. The forces of darkness were unable to pierce the forts. Without the original Chosen Children, the defending forces were too weak to go on the offensive. However, the invading forces grew stronger and more frequent as time passed.
"Phoenix!"
The shout jolted the figure from his train of thought. He looked up and saw Iori running towards him.
"There you are! It is time. Gennai and the others are expecting you," Iori continued after he reached the cliff edge.
"I guess I should not keep them waiting then," Phoenix replied. He looked at the valley one last time before turning and followed Iori to Gennai's lodgings.
"I can't believe we are going ahead with Gennai's plan!" Miyako screamed at her husband Ken. Daisuke winced in pain as her voice echoed across the room.
Ken looked up from the machine he was working on with a sigh. "Miyako, we all agreed to go with the plan when Gennai first proposed it to us," he replied, looking at his wife.
"But we did not agree to send a twelve year old!" she retorted.
Her husband kept silent at the last statement. It was clear that even he did not fully approve of the plan. Daisuke spoke up, "Miyako, we were saving the world and having adventures at that age too."
"Yes! But we did it in a group. He will be going alone!" Miyako shouted at him. Daisuke took a few steps back to prevent his eardrums from bleeding.
"But we only have enough energy to send one person back through time," Gennai explained. He stopped working and looked at Miyako, "Given his parentage and the fact that he has mastered the D-Ultimate in a short span of two years, makes him the most logical choice."
Just as Gennai finished, Phoenix and Iori entered the room. 'Speak of the devil…' Davis thought to himself. Phoenix's Digimon partner Lupusmon, who had been waiting outside the room, followed beside him. Lupusmon looked like a small black wolf, minus the deadly fangs.
"Are you ready?" Gennai asked both Phoenix and Lupusmon. The Digimon replied with a quick nod. He always was a Digimon of few words.
"Almost. I just need to say my last goodbyes." Phoenix replied with a sad smile. He turned to faced the other four. He gave each of them a hug. "I'll miss you all."
"Now remem-, "Gennai started, but could not finish as the main door to the room slammed open. A blond girl stood at the door panting. She looked as she had just run a marathon, with one hand resting on the door and another on her knee. She wore a simple shirt and shorts, with her hair barely reaching past her shoulders. The most prominent feature she had was the goggles she wore on her head.
"Rachel! What are you doing here?" Daisuke shouted at his daughter. One can hardly believe that Daisuke, of all people, would end up with a girl even before he was married. In truth, Rachel was an orphan, one of the many victims in the current conflict. Four years ago, Daisuke found her while he was on a mission repelling Digimon that had attacked a small urban town. Taking pity on Rachel, he decided to adopt her.
The girl dashed across the room, ignoring her father as she hugged Phoenix in a tight grip. She buried her face in Phoenix's chest. "Did you expect to leave without saying goodbye?" Rachel said, her voice slightly muffled by Phoenix's shirt. Even with the volume of her voice, Phoenix could pick up the tone of sadness behind it. Rachel was always one to hide her sadness from others, but she could never hide it from Phoenix.
Phoenix hugged her back, "No, especially if the person is the best friend in the whole world." Rachel raised her head after hearing those words. She looked at Phoenix, the only person who can make her feel better no matter the situation. She rested her head back on his chest, savoring the warmth of his hug. She knew it might be the last chance she had of enjoying this feeling.
Gennai cleared his throat to gain everyone's attention. Phoenix pulled himself away from Rachel and focused on Gennai. "Now if I may continue," said Gennai as he walked over to the machine's control panel, "This machine will send you back in time to the point of the energy source. You know what you have to do once you arrive?" Gennai typed on the control panel. Phoenix nodded. Gennai had spent the last week drilling it into his head till the boy believed that he will never forget it forever.
"Alright, just step unto the platform," Gennai instructed. Lupusmon quickly hopped onto the platform. Phoenix picked the bag containing his supplies and walked slowly. Went he got to the platform, he turned to Rachel.
"I can't promise you that I'll come back," said Phoenix, "But I promise that I will never ever forget you." He stepped onto the platform and gave Gennai a thumbs up to signal that he was ready.
Gennai flicked the activation switch. The machine hummed to life as it slowly began to draw energy. The platform began to flash, with each one being brighter and faster. A dazzling burst of light surged out from the machine, causing everyone in the room to shield their eyes. When everyone recovered from being momentary blinded, they looked at the machine. The machine was spewing out smoke and sparks. Phoenix was no longer on the platform.
A short chapter to kick things off. I am currently proof-reading the later chapters and will try to upload them asap.
Of course, please review!