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Disclaimer: I do not own Digimon or any of its characters. I do, however, own nine of the characters in this fanfic. This is a fanfic, and I do not gain anything from writing this...

Author's Notes: To avoid confusion, most of this chapter takes place during the time that Tai was in the Real World...things will begin to come together...Please Review!

Mysteries of the Past

Chapter One: Forgotten Heroes

Well, Tentomon, we can only hope that Tai received that message... Izzy shut down his laptop as he thought out loud, We don't even know what happened to him...

Hey, you tried; we'll find the others, don't you worry! Tentomon did his best to smile, despite his lack of a visible mouth. Hey...what was that?

As Izzy turned, several spark plug-like Digimon came into view, crackling with electricity...

Digimon Analyzer

We are Kokuwamon. Our Stun Shock attack contains megavolt amperage; we are unstoppable!

End Digimon Analyzer

Kokuwamon? They're only Rookies...but there must be a dozen of them! Tentomon showed visible worry, which only increased as another mechanical Digimon appeared...

Digimon Analyzer

I am Guardromon. My Destruction Grenade attack will eliminate all trespassers.. and you are trespassers!

End Digimon Analyzer

Izzy turned to his partner. I think that retreat might be the better part of valor today...



Digivolution Sequence

A Digivice appears, sending a beam of light upwards. A platform of energy is created, with Tentomon on it...

Tentomon, digivolve to...Kabuterimon!

End Digivolution Sequence

Let's get out of here! Izzy quickly clambered onto the insect's back, and the two took flight. Their victory was cut short, however, when the Kokuwamon took chase easily...

Those robots can fly?!

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Well, Joe, what's your big plan now? Gomamon looked around at the area that he had landed at, finding nothing of note.

Well, I thought we might find something here...for example, food would be good, right? Joe smiled as he saw a dreamy look come over Gomamon's face. Let's go; we won't find anything if we just stand here.

All right...hey, do you smell something? Gomamon's nose twitched as he tried to find the source of the odor. It doesn't make sense; who would be cooking potatoes out in the middle of nowhere?

I don't know...hey, what was that? As if in answer to Joe's question, a huge black bird burst out of a nearby group of trees, screeching in fury.

Digimon Analyzer

Whoa! That's Saberdramon; I thought he was extinct! From what I've heard, his Black Saber can burn through an entire forest!

(If you don't know, Saberdramon is essentially a black Birdramon...)

End Digimon Analyzer

He sounds nasty...and he looks angry! Run! The two fled as fast as they could, but the flying terror was able to catch up with ease.

Mach Shadow! Flapping his wings, Saberdramon released dark torrents of energy in a cruel parody of Birdramon's Meteor Wing. The attack missed the bearer of Reliability, but knocked several trees into the path; the two were trapped.

Gomamon, I think it's time to fight.

I would agree, but...I'm out of energy!

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Electro Shocker! Kabuterimon spun in midair, firing a blast that incapacitated two of the Kokuwamon. Unfortunately, the rest kept coming...

Stun Shock! Several of the robotic bugs attacked, slowing Kabuterimon down.

Destruction Grenade. Calmly, Guardromon fired an explosive round at the giant insect Digimon. The resulting explosion forced Kabuterimon to the ground, and the Kokuwamon closed in for the kill.

Missile Wave! A half-dozen missiles shot out from a nearby cave, obliterating the robotic bugs. A towering figure, seemingly composed of girders, stepped out.

Digimon Analyzer

I am Kinzokumon. My Missile Wave spreads out to destroy my foes; you will not harm this human.

(As said earlier, Kinzokumon is a humanoid figure composed of girders; instead of hands, there are extra-long girders similar to swords.)

End Digimon Analyzer

I will stop Guardromon; you should retreat.

We'll help stop this robot, right? In response, Kabuterimon took off, preparing to attack.

Before the insect could strike, Guardromon faced Kinzokumon. You destroyed my troops; that cannot be permitted. Destruction Grenade!

Kinzokumon merely stood in place, letting the attack impact. When the smoke cleared, however, the robotic Digimon was unhurt.

Electro Shocker! The blast of electricity struck Guardromon, slowing a mechanical monstrosity.

Missile Wave! Kinzokumon fired another round of explosives, damaging Guardromon's armor. I will finish this; get going!

This time, Izzy and Kabuterimon took the advice, flying over the mountains. Guardromon took advantage of the situation, slicing his Warning Laser across Kinzokumon's body.

Systems Error...Rocket Slash! Flames burst out from the sword-like weapons, allowing Kinzokumon to strike with incredible force!

I...have failed... With those words, Guardromon evaporated into data. When Izzy looked back, he saw that both Digimon had vanished...

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Black Saber! Crossing his wings in front of him, Saberdramon fired a bolt of black energy at Joe and Gomamon.

Shard Spray! A flurry of metal triangles shot forth from the woods. Each time one hit the energy, a bit of the attack was diverted. Soon the blast had dissipated.

What?! Who dares to interfere! In response, a large serpent with red and silver scales flew from the woods.

Digimon Analyzer

I am Wyrmon, a Champion Digimon. My Shard Spray will shred almost anything, and my Aeroslam strikes down my foes.

End Digimon Analyzer

I'll eliminate you, then this human! Mach Shadow!

Wyrmon dodged the attack with ease. Catch me if you can!

As the two combatants flew upwards, Joe turned to his Digimon. I think that now would be a good time to escape...

Agreed. Let's go!

Wyrmon dodged another Mach Shadow, then flew towards his foe at high speed, shouting At the last second, however, he peeled off, causing his tail end to slam into the black bird.

Saberdramon fired another black bolt, and when Wyrmon moved to dodge, slammed into the serpent. Not so fast, after all!

Shard Spray! Another flurry of metal blades was released, this time at the foe. Saberdramon took hit after hit, but continued to drive Wyrmon towards the ground below.

So long, fool! Smashing the dragon again, Saberdramon flew up once more.

With great speed, Wyrmon flew up and around the giant bird, then slammed the beast towards the ground. Shard Spray!

Saberdramon hit the ground, and the flurry of metal caused him to explode into Digi-dust with but a parting screech. However, the exhausted Wyrmon was forced to land, and recuperate...

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Both Joe and Izzy, in different parts of the city, awoke, remembering their respective encounter. Who had those two been, and why were they so protective?