Disclaimer, I don't even think I'm old enough to legally own Digimon


"Hello" said Genni "it's good to see you; I wish it was under more pleasant circumstances however."

"Don't worry about it" smirked Matt "we hardly meet under 'pleasant circumstances', you get used to it after a while."

"And besides," added Davis "we beat Malomyotismon, how many bad guys stronger than him are there?"

"It's true Malomyotismon was very strong, in fact there are only and handful of Digimon more powerful, and most of them are the Sovereigns." here Davis, Tai and many others allowed themselves smiles "But these new foes have the potential to be more dangerous than even he was."

"Foes, you mean more than one?" inquired Cody.

"Yes, there are indeed multiple enemies this time, seven to be exact."

No one replied for a while, each of them considering just what this new information truly meant. Sure, they had faced groups before, there were four Dark Masters after all, but never had they faced seven at once. On the other hand like Davis said the Digidestined were a force to be reckoned with, maybe they did have a chance.

Ken however seemed to be mulling on something completely different than the rest of the group.

"You said 'potential to be more dangerous', does that mean you don't know, or that there not yet dangerous?"

"I always knew you were a bright one Ken" Genni responded "in this case it means that no, they are not yet strong enough to be much of a threat."

That tidbit was all Davis needed "Great, so all we got to do is beat them before they get strong."

Tai took it from there "Alright sounds like a plan, now tell us Genni where are these guys so we can get this over with?"

"Yes where are they indeed, that is the question, for at this point is no one knows, not even them."

Izzy, who had been uncharacteristically quite up to this point suddenly became very curious. "What do you mean? Is this some kind of prophecy, or are they just not aware of who they are."

"Perhaps I should start at the beginning and it should all be come clear," the group went into an expectant hush "well not the very beginning that would take far too long of course, but at the beginning of this section then."

"It all started back when you were fighting Apocalymon, or at least those of you who were there," Genni add this part as an afterthought, "during the battle Apocalymon managed to destroy your crests, and that act set off the chain of events that lead to this situation."

"What does this have to do with Apocalymon, is gone isn't he?" Yolei blurted out before remembering the atmosphere of the room.

"Unfortunately Apocalymon cannot be killed, much like the Sovereigns his power can only be drained or sealed away, not destroyed. If he could the digital world would be in more trouble than you know"

"Why is that?" this time it was Cody asking "if this guy is pure evil like I heard wouldn't it be better if he was out of the picture for good?"

Surprisingly it was TK who answered "Because Apocalymon rules over regeneration, without him Digimon wouldn't be able to come back," TK suddenly turned to Genni "right?"

"Very good TK I must say I am mildly surprised," Genni complemented "in short without Apocalymon all life in the digital world would eventually cease to exist, unfortunately this is also the trait that caused him to become filled with darkness and- as Cody put it - evil"

"Well whatever," Yolie shook her head as she spoke "either way the guy was defeated we won right?"

"Apocalymon was defeated and with that he lost his energy and should not have been able to recover it fully until many lifetimes in the future, however it appears he didn't need that much to pull off his new trick but I digress." Everyone stopped asking questions for the time being and turned their full attention back to Genni "Now when Apocalymon destroyed the crests it seemed as little consequence. You all had enough exposure to your crests to retain their powers even after they were removed from you. The problem comes from the fact that for the brief moment between Apocalymon destroying the crests and he himself being defeated the crests became a part of him, allowing him full access to their secrets. After thoroughly examining them he made seven replicas to act as anti-crests. Basically, instead of the crests capitalizing on positive traits like yours do these crest focus on negative ones, and each one was made to be an anti-crest of one existing crest"

"Only seven?" Sora sounded hesitant "aren't their nine crests?"

Ken answered the first half "I wasn't with you guys when Apocalymon destroyed your crests so he never had the crest of kindness"

"Correct," Genni promptly filled in the rest "and Apocalymon felt no desire to create an anti-crest to light, because he figured that he himself was the embodiment of darkness and required no human partner to digivolve."

"So that leaves us with seven," Joe filled in "sounds right to me. Go on Genni"

"Alright, even with the existing crests Apocalymon still had no idea how to use them as he could not break the barrier to the digiworld and even if he did no humans were currently in the digital world to receive them. Yes this problem could have been avoided, or at least delayed greatly if Myotismon had not interfered. Like Apocalymon, Myotismon wished to enter the digital world but could not due to the protection placed over it; unlike Apocalymon he developed a plan. Myotimon realized that he could not enter the digital world, but that a Digidestined, namely Ken, could. You all know the story from their but this was all the information Apocalymon needed. Over the past couple years he has been building his strength with the intention of sending the anti-crests not to the digital world, but to the human world. Luckily, when he realised the power to send the crest to the human world, the Sovereigns were able to figure out his plan. They contacted me and after sorting out the details, I was sent to inform you."

"Wait so your saying that somewhere in the world, there are seven crests, and that seven children might spring out of the ground and turn into our new foes?" Joe looked anxious "No way. This is just too big we can't search the world it would take forever."

"Actually the crests can only be received by a Digidestined, as they only work through a digivice." Genni attempted to calm the crazed teen that was Joe, "and it's not just anyone either, the crests want to be found, but only by someone it declares worthy. Until then the crests will travel on their own attempting to find the ones their destined for. Your job is to find the crests before they manifest, and destroy them. But just in case you can't the Sovereigns and I decided to give you these." he held out eight pendants of different colours.

"Our crests" Sora exclaimed and everyone except Tai and Izzy rushed forward to grab their respective crest, Sora also grabbed Mimi's.

"If we take these than what about the Sovereigns?" Tai asked "aren't they supposed to protect the digital world with these things?"

"As most of the fighting will occur on earth and Apocalymon drained his energy to send the crests, there should be no need for the Sovereigns to use the powers of the crests its." after hearing this Izzy and Tai took their crests "but thanks for your concern. Any questions?"

"Yes" replied Izzy bluntly "if these crests are found how quick is the corruption process, is it instantaneous? A week? A month? Or very long term?"

"In truth I don't know" Genni answered "I would expect that they work like yours in which case the development of the crest would vary based upon how often the traits are shown , as well as the criteria for Digivolving. Without outside stimuli…. about a month."

"Good, now in this case the children in question would not suffer any major changes in personality until after even that point affirmative?"

"Once again I don't know but any changes should be subtle otherwise he could run the risk of altering a person past where digivolution is possible."

"And finally, I believe you stated that all recipients would currently be Digidestined, not future Digidestined?"

"Yes otherwise the crests could not recognize their host's abilities."

"Thanks Genni." it appeared the genius was finished his questioning.

Genni scanned the room for more questions and when he found none he turned to go. Suddenly an inexplicable curiosity came over Tai "Wait."

Genni turned back "Out of curiosity what traits are the anti-crests, and do you know what is an anti of what? Or what they look like?"

"I do not know what springs from what or what they look like but I do know what the crests are: pride, lust, sloth, greed, wrath, gluttony, and envy."

After this Genni went to Izzy's computer and traveled back to the digital world.

Tai's brain was going a mile a minute trying to figure out this situation. It seemed kind of hopeless, even if they knew the kids were Digidestined most didn't flaunt that fact. No they kept their Digimon in hiding as so not to elicit panic. And even if they knew who was and who wasn't a Digidestined, there were still hundreds of them scattered across the globe, and no signs of the crests would show for a month.

"It's a shame he doesn't know what they look like," Kari whined "now they'll just be that much harder to find."

"Not exactly" Ken stated

"'That's my Ken" Yolie said with a hint of affection in her voice, "I bet you already know how to find all the crests"

"Not me no," Yolies face plummeted "but Izzy sure does."

The group turned to face the computer genius, who was wearing a confident smirk.

"Alright let's hear it then." Matt said breaking the sudden silence

"Ok," Izzy paused for effect "but first some should probably pick up the Digimon, we may need a contingency plan in case something awry."

"All right, I'm there, now what's this plan Izzy, we don't have time to waste." Davis said doing nothing to hide his impatience.

"Actually we do, but someone should probably bring Mimi up to speed, I don't think we will require her assistance but she will most likely be mad if she feels excluded."

"Okay I'll go, it's been forever since I've seen her anyway." Kari said quickly, trying to humour the Digidestined of knowledge so he would finally tell his plan. It didn't work.

"I should go to, I haven't seen her in a while either" Sora imputed.

"Oh no you don't, you girls aren't going without me," Yolie said "we'll have a girls day out, we'll go shopping and -"

"Excuse me ladies" Tai cut across, "we do kind of have a situation, you know anti-crests and all"

"Relax Tai" Sora said "Izzy did say we had time to kill" she looked towards the boy in question to confirm this.

"Yep, three weeks" said Izzy, clearly getting amusement from the potential argument in front of him.

"If I may interject" everyone followed the voice back to Cody, "if we have to search every Digidestined in the world, we should start as soon as possible, not in three weeks."

"No I have a funny feeling we'll be fine" T.K. answered.

"How would you know?"

"'Cause otherwise Izzy's wouldn't be letting us waste time and would be bragging rather than sitting quite holding his plan over our heads."

"Speaking of which" Davis' impatience had increased, "what is this master plan?"

Once again everyone turned their attention back to Izzy, determined not to get side-tracked. "It's simple really"

"Do tell" Matt said, his voice mimicking the combination of everyone's resolve and annoyance.

"Well we know that the anti-crests will appear shortly but take a while to manifest. Three weeks the optimal period for which the crests can emerge but not yet long enough for them to manifest. So really we have three weeks before we need to do anything"

"But that still doesn't explain how were going to find everyone." Cody fought back

"Yes, however, after the battle with Malomyotismon, and the world tour, I realized that there may be instances where other Digidestined around the world are required to help, or should be sent information. Knowing this I created a system for all members of the Digidestined to communicate with each other over the internet. Every Digidestined that exists right now I have registered under this program."

"How come this is the first I'm hearing about it then" Joe inquired.

"Because I figured if anything happened we'd be at the heart of it, and we already know how to contact each other." Izzy answered "But for your information you are registered, I just have the settings so that you aren't notified barring a complete disaster. Anyway in three weeks I will send out a message asking for all those with crests to respond, using Imperialdramon we bring them to Odiba, explain the situation and take the crests. After that we can figure out how to destroy the crests but until then they can't do any harm. Any questions?" Izzy confidently looked back at the group, as if daring them to find a flaw.

After a minute and a half of silence Tai once again took over the role of leader, "Alright so tomorrow after school we'll go round up our Digimon and bring them back. Ladies I expect you to handle telling Mimi about this" he paused and received a quick nod "okay then dismissed, oh, and Izzy this plan had better work."

"Of course it will work," Izzy scoffed "it's not like were fighting some dastardly evil force here it's just fellow kids, who we can reason with. What could go wrong?"


"So, basically there is a group of children running around with these- whatchemacalit- anti-crest things and if left unchecked they could destroy the world?" Mimi asked while holding a particularly desirable shirt against her front.

"Yeah I guess you could put it that way" Sora responded, once the three teenagers and their Digimon had arrived in America via digiport Mimi had insisted they go shopping. Sora would have enjoyed this normally, but the fact it was around three a.m. back home slowed her down slightly.

"And Izzy's plan on dealing with this crisis is to sit on our hands?" Mimi put back the shirt, apparently not finding satisfactory.

"Well there is a little more to it than that." This time Yolei answered her American friend.

"Well then which one of you am I going to stay with?"

Perhaps it was because they were all tired, or perhaps it was just the shock of the statement, or maybe both. But Mimi's statement was met with blank stares and slightly agape mouths. Kari was the first to recover.

"What are you talking about?"

"You didn't think I was going to spring for three weeks' worth of hotel rooms did you?"

"Well no, but you don't need to stay in japan that long, according to Izzy you probably won't need to go up at all" Sora said, Vainly trying to dissuade her friend.

"Izzy's not as smart as he thinks he is, and we are the Digidestend, Murphies Law is understood. So when something blows up in that self-proclaimed genius's face, I know all of you are going to go to me for help and when that happens I want to be within the general area." Mimi's tone indicated that her decision was final and the others instantly gave up on persuading her otherwise.

"I'd offer, but, I don't think either you or Tai would survive it." Kari stated rather unhelpfully.

"Don't look at me, I have more siblings and less room than Kari does" Yolie said

That left Sora "Well mom wouldn't have much of a problem but you'd probably have to help in the shop if you're staying for three weeks."

"I can take it I'm a big girl," Mimi said and started counting off her fingers "let's see…. current crisis, check. Living arrangements, check. That just leaves the most important issue…"

"What's that Mimi" Kari asked wondering what else the girl could possibly have thought up, considering they only told her minutes ago.

"Duh! Boys of course, so Sora you still with Matt? What am I saying of course you are it's not like either of you would cheat and I hear there's no lack of passion in that relationship."

"Mimi" Sora exclaimed, her face turning red.

Mimi rolled her eyes "Fine you're no fun. What about you Yolie? How far have you and Ken gone yet, wait no let me guess-"

"Mimi" Yolie's face changed to match Sora's and Kari started giggling.

"So you want to play, huh Kari? Tell me do you have your eye on anyone? Tall, blond, and blue eyed perhaps?" Kari started to blush "No well maybe brunet, athletic, and goggle headed then?"

Sora, Yolei, and Kari turned to look at each other, and quickly started walking towards the nearest computer, mutually agreeing to ignore the American's gossip.


Alright chapter two done, what did you think?

Yes this is a demon lord story, and I'm certain the idea of "dark or anti –crests" have been used before, but I have yet to see them combined thoroughly, but there is still a really good chance it's been done (see disclaimer in chapter one).

Also, suddenly I love writing Izzy, there are so many words I used with him I thought I could never use properly in a story

The bit with Mimi in the end was mostly meant to add some length, but also because most fics either exclude Mimi entirely, or randomly have her living in japan again. I figured I could give at least a satisfactory explanation on how she gets from New York to Japan.

Once again Review if you can work up the energy to click the link, if you can't I don't know how you're going to navigate away from this page successfully.