Within the Izumi's apartment, Izzy was in his room with Tentomon, where the Digidestined of Knowledge was at his laptop, typing various commands and code within it in the hopes to make an artificial Digimon program, using the structure and design of Guilmon as the base of his program.
But engrossed in his work, Tentomon quickly flew up to Izzy and tapped his shoulder.
"Izzy, you have to get ready. You promised to take Mimi on a date." Tentomon reminded his partner, knowing that even though Mimi was the Digidestined of Sincerity and was quite friendly, there were times she would show she had a short temper.
"Just give me few minutes. I need to finish this. I just need to install the basic command codes so..." Izzy began to say, but couldn't finish, for the screen on his laptop was then replaced with an image of a letter, one addressed from Gennai.
"This is strange. I got a message from Gennai." Izzy said, wondering what Gennai wanted as he opened up the message, which got Tentomon curious and made him ask. "What is it? What does it say?"
Izzy didn't look at Tentomon, a serious expression just appeared on his face.
"Gennai wants us all to go to the Digital World to speak with him. He says there is something very important he needs to tell us, and it cannot wait." Izzy then told Tentomon.
"Got it." Tentomon said in reply, making his way to Izzy's bedroom window, which he managed to pry open.
But before leaving, Tentomon faced Izzy and said. "I'll fly over to Tai's place and tell them the news. I assume you'll message Mimi to cancel your date and tell her about Gennai?"
"Correct." Izzy replied, only to then say. "But not before I get her an apology gift. After that, I'll message the rest of the Digidestined, to meet up at the coordinates Gennai sent me."
After Tentomon left through the window, Izzy turned his attention back on his laptop, where he began to type, sending a message to each Digidestined, as well as the original message Gennai had sent him, knowing that his friends were busy, but also knew when it came to the condition of the Digital World, they could drop what they were doing and make time to make sure it wasn't in any kind of danger.
-Around the sametime-
Within the Kamiya's apartment, Tai, Agumon, Kari, Sora, Biyomon and Davis were all in Kari's bedroom, watching as Gatomon was lying on Kari's bed, crying out and grasping Veemon's hand as he sat by her side, for the Digimon of Light was in the middle of giving birth, while Tai and Kari's mother, Yuuko Kamiya, was between Gatomon's legs and assisting in the delivery.
"Remember to keep breathing and keep pushing." She told Gatomon, lifting her head up from Gatomon's crotch and told her in a reassuring tone. "I promise everything will be ok."
"I hope so... It just hurts so much..." Gatomon replied, crying out again when she felt another contraction and caused her to grasp Veemon's hand tightly, which hurt Veemon's hand, but he was far more concerned for Gatomon's pain over his own.
"You're doing great. Just hang in there." Veemon then said as he remained by Gatomon's side, who looked at him with a weak smile, before another contraction occurred, making the feline Digimon's grasp upon Veemon's hand tighten, making Veemon wince in pain from his hand being crushed by the grip of Gatomon's paw.
`Ignore the pain. Be strong. Be strong for Gatomon.' Veemon thought, before Gatomon let out one loud cry, which was followed by silence as Gatomon then collapsed on her back and Yuuko smiled.
"Congratulations." Yuuko said to the Digimon of Miracles and the Digimon of Light, handing Gatomon an egg that was a light shade of blue and had white V markings all around it.
"You two are now parents." She then told them, causing both Digimon to smile, while joyful tears fell down Gatomon's cheeks as she stared at her new child.
With Gatomon's pregnancy now over, Veemon smiled, proud of what Gatomon had gone through, while the Digidestined and other Digimon smiled at the new parents, with Davis placing his hand on Veemon's shoulder.
"Congratulations on becoming a father, buddy." The leader of the younger Digidestined said with a smile, proud of his partner, who smiled back.
Tai smiled at younger digidestined, watching as Kari and Sora not only congratulated the new parents, but took turns to hold the Digi-Egg and asked what kind of Digimon Gatomon hoped would hatch from it, a boy or a girl, its Type, would it grow to be more dragon, beast, warrior or angel based.
However, everyone stopped heard they heard several beeps from their pockets, with Tai and Sora withdrawing their cellphones, while Davis and Kari took out their D-Terminals, finding they all had received a message from Izzy, saying that Gennai wished to meet them in the Digital World to discuss a matter of great importance.
And with the message, Davis looked at Kari, Tai and Sora, who all knew what they had to do.
"It looks like we'll have to cut the celebrating shorter than expected. Gennai needs us in the Digital World. And whatever is going down, it sounds really important." Davis told the Digimon, with Veemon and Biyomon ready to return, while Gatomon, still recovering and already feeling a more motherly and protective side take her over, held her Digi-Egg tightly, not wanting to leave her child, which Veemon noticed, looked at Gatomon and told her. "You stay here. Whatever Gennai wants from us, it could be dangerous."
And while Gatomon wanted to stay with their Digi-Egg, she remembered she was still a Chosen Digimon and had responsibilities in both worlds, leaving her conflicted.
However, that confliction was resolved as Yukko spoke up.
"If you wish, I could look after your Digi-Egg until you t." She offered in a kind and caring tone, which made Veemon and Gatomon look at one another, deciding what to do, with Gatomon having the last say, to which she nodded and handed the Digi-Egg to Miss. Kamiya.
"Please take care of our child." Gatomon said, looking at her Digi-Egg, while Yuuko nodded and smiled in reply, before watching as her children, their Digimon partners, Sora, Biyomon, Davis and Veemon all approached Kari's computer, withdrew their Digivices and D-3, with Davis calling out 'Digiport Open', opening a direct link to the Digital World, which they then entered, leaving Miss. Kamiya in Kari's room, holding the Digi-Egg.
-Meanwhile in Shinjuku-
After the Defeat of ChaosDiaboromon Shinjuku was peace the Tamers were relaxing in Shinjuku park, having a picnic, while talking about their plans after high school.
While Takato wasn't the best student when he was younger, remembering doodling drawings, even coming up with his own ideas for Digimon, including Guilmon and his Champion form, Growlmon, it inspired Takato to continue drawing, taking up both classes in art and even life drawing, for he wanted to become either an animator or find employment where he could share his drawing ideas with others, most of which were designs for new Digimon and the equipment they would have in their possession.
And just like Takato, Rika had changed.
As she and Takato continued dating, with Takato being so kind to her and showering her with love and respect, Rika began to be more confident in expressing her feelings, even revealing that she wanted to be a singer when she was older, something she had never shared with anyone, but was glad she did, for everyone supported her dream and managed to help her be the main vocalist in the school's band.
Henry and Jeri remained a couple, with Henry using what knowledge of computers he gained from his father to start his path as a programmer, impressing all of his teachers at how much Henry already knew and the potential he showed, while Jeri had taken to becoming a teacher's aid in another school, wanting to become a teacher herself when she was an adult.
For Ryo, he had decided to take a break from the Digital World, taking time off with Cyberdramon to see the world and enjoy all that it had to offer, from the different cultures, to their historic landmarks and enjoying the different foods each region had to offer, while knowing that if there was any problems in the Digital World, his replacements, Kazu and Kenta would be able to handle any problem thrown at them.
And just like Takato and Henry, Ryo soon wound up with a girlfriend, a surprise to the Tamers when they learnt it was Alice McCoy.
Ryo never expected it to happen, he and Cyberdramon were in Paris, admiring the art in the Louvre, well... Ryo was, while Cyberdramon was outside, for Ryo knew delicate art and a Digimon with a temper like Cyberdramon were a bad combination.
However, Ryo was the clumsy one in this situation, for he wasn't paying attention to where he was walking and bumped into Alice, apologizing to her as he helped her up and offered to take her around the rest of Paris to see the sights, which both thought was harmless.
But as the pair spent more time with each other, talking about their pasts and revealing secrets that they hadn't shared with anyone, their feelings for each other began to turn romantic.
And when they arrived at the Eiffel Tower, gazing at the scenery, it was there Ryo took a chance, told Alice that he had feelings for her and even kissed her, making her blush, before she gave her reply by telling Ryo that she loved him too and shared another kiss with him, making them boyfriend and girlfriend, while Cyberdramon, despite his tough personality almost cried from seeing the joy his Tamer now had.
As for Guilmon and Renamon, not only were they still dating and still in love, but Guilmon began training, pushing both his body and his mind to their limits to be prepared for the next threat upon their worlds.
And what Renamon did surprised them all, she took Rika's place as role model alongside Rika's mother, Rumiko.
In the past, Rumiko did offer Rika the role, but she would always decline, even when she became older, but Renamon, who now liked her body and was curious, decided to have a go, asking Rumiko to take Rika's place, which surprised Rumiko a little, but happily agreed.
And while Rumiko modelled in the latest fashions, Renamon fashioned off swimwear, bikinis, sexy clothing and the like, to which Renamon gained many male and female fans.
But even with her popularity, Renamon knew her heart would always belong to Guilmon and no one else.
And with her career, it not only payed well, but Renamon was allowed to take the outfits she had modelled home with her, to display later that night to Guilmon in a little fashion show of her own, which would start with Guilmon commenting on how beautiful Renamon looked and wound up with Renamon on all fours, moaning as Guilmon would be behind her and mating with her.
As the Tamers all continued to talk, while enjoying the food Takato had brought, they stopped when they heard Kazu and Kenta's voices, making them turn to see the pair, as well as Guardromon and MarineAngemon heading toward them.
"Guys!" Kazu called out. "We have problems."
Approaching the four, Takato asked. "What's going on?"
"Azulongmon sent us. He says he needs to speak to us." Kenta said in reply, making MarineAngemon add. "And whatever it's about, it really upset Azulongmon."
Curious, Guilmon asked. "What's this all about?"
"He didn't say. All he told us was to find you guys and bring you to the Digital World." Kazu replied, thinking for a moment and then adding. "Although he did say that his talk involved your importance."
"My importance?" Guilmon asked, turning to Takato. "What do you think they mean by that?"
"I'm not sure, boy, but the only way is to ask Azulongmon ourselves." Takato said in reply.
"Then what are we waiting for?" Impmon questioned, sounding impatient as he then said. "Let's go already."
"Right." Takato replied, agreeing with Impmon, before saying. "If we hurry, we should arrive at Hypnos in no time, then Yamaki can send us to the Digital World."
With that, the Tamers and their Digimon partners all headed off, from where they were having their picnic and started to head out towards Hypnos, leaving behind the food.
However, it wouldn't go to waste, for Calumon, after poking his head out of the basket Takato had used to carry the food, remained behind.
'Good luck guys.' He thought, knowing that whatever they would have to face, as a team, nothing could stop them, before pulling out a cookie and biting into it, enjoying its sweetness.
-Sometime later-
Making their way through Shinjuku and to Hypnos, Takato and the others had arrived, entering Yamaki's quarters, where they saw the blond speaking to Azulongmon, via a large monitor mounted on the wall.
"I see. So you encountered only one Chaos Knight, but have concluded there are twelve others beside the one you fought." Yamaki said.
Azulongmon nodded.
"Yes, one of them did indeed attack me and another one tried to harm my old friend, Gennai, that is why I sent Kazu and Kenta to retrieve the other Tamers, they should be with you soon and I can ask the questions the Tamers may have." The Sovereign replied.
As Azulongmon finished, Takato and the rest of Tamers walked towards Yamaki and Azulongmon, most of them having questions for the Digimon Sovereign, with Takato asking first.
"Azulongmon, what's going on in the Digital World?" The gogglehead asked, but Azulongmon just looked at them.
"I promise I will tell you when you get to the Digital World. Don't worry about how to get there." Azulongmon promised in reply, using his power to create a portal that appeared before the Tamers, which they entered and headed back to the Digital World.
-Moments later-
Entering the Digital World, They looked around and saw they weren't in the same Digital World they had grown familiar with.
"This Digital World seems different, not like how I remember it." Jeri commented, while Henry and Terriermon looked around the area, trying to find a sign of Digital life or Azulongmon, before Terriermon, after climbing atop Henry's head, saw a house in the distance.
"Hey Henry there is a house over there!" Terriermon called out as he use his ears to point forward, causing Henry and the others to look ahead and saw that Terriermon was right, for in the distance was a house.
"Well that's as good a place to start off. Let's go." Renamon said, before heading off with Rika, which made the others follow after the pair.
-After few minutes-
Arriving at the house, the Tamers and Digimon all looked around, marvelling the scenery, before Takato broke the silence.
"Hello? Is anybody home?" He asked, waiting for a reply.
But waiting, there no reply.
About to ask again, Takato stopped when a door to the east started to open, revealing the tiny, but wise and powerful Piximon.
"Ah, you must be the Digimon Tamers that Azulongmon told me about. Come in the others are waiting inside." Piximon said, showing his hospitality and kindness as he turned around and began to slowly fly away, leaving Takato and the rest of the Tamers a little confused when he said others were waiting for them, but decided to follow Piximon and headed inside the next room.
And when they entered the room, they were surprised to see the Digidestined, to which the Digidestined were just as surprised when they saw the Tamers, causing Davis and Kari to walk to them.
Curious, Davis asked. "Takato, Rika, what you guys doing here?"
"I'm guessing we're here for the same reason as you guys." Terriermon commented in reply.
"Indeed you are." Gennai said as he and Piximon entered the room, getting the complete attention of every Digidestined, Tamer and Digimon, before they all noticed, Azulongmon, who had appeared outside and was looking at the heroes and heroines through the window and said. "Welcome Digidestined and Tamers, Gennai, Piximon and I have called you all here to tell you something of the utmost importance."
Curious, Takato stood from his seat, which was next to Rika's, to which he asked. "So Azulongmon, what is it? What is so important that you needed to call the Digidestined and us all in the same place?"
Gennai sighed as he looked at the group.
"Do you remember ChaosDiaboromon, the Digimon Tai, Davis and Takato managed to defeat?" He asked.
The Digidestined and the Tamers nodded in reply, though Izzy, curious, had to ask. "Of course we remember, Gennai, but what does it have to do with all of us?"
"I am afraid that while ChaosDiaboromon was destroyed, some of the chaos remained, which was unnoticed by the Sovereigns and has now brought up a new evil." Gennai told the group in reply.
"We don't know who exactly is behind this problem, but they have corrupted versions of the legendary Royal Knights under their thrall. They call themselves the Chaos Knights, and trust me when I say they are just as powerful and as dangerous as the originals.." Piximon added.
Hearing what they had said, Gatomon was shocked.
"Wait, I remember Wizardmon telling me about the legend of the Royal knights. They were thirteen of the greatest Digimon ever created and used their great power to protect the Digital World. However, I've never heard of Chaos Knights." She said, surprising both the Digidestined and Tamers at Gatomon's knowledge, while Ken had to ask. "Hold up. You're saying that out there, thirteen of the most powerful Digimon are out there? And they desire to fight us?"
Sensing his worry, Davis placed a hand on Ken's shoulder, making him turn and face his friend to see him smiling.
"Don't think too much about it." Davis told Ken, before he said in a confident tone. "They might be based on the Royal Knights, but a copy is nowhere as good as the original. Plus, we've faced every challenge thrown at us, and I'm not planning on giving up anytime soon."
-Meanwhile, in the Dark Dimension-
KingEtemon smiled darkly, sensing that light had entered his dark kingdom.
"What do you say to a little fun?" He asked PrinceMamemon, who nodded, knowing what his ally had in mind.
"And I know the perfect warrior." Princemamemon replied.
ChaosCrusadermon." He then called out, snapping his fingers, before a figure that looked like Crusadermon appeared, but stepping from the shadows, revealed their armour to be pitch black in colour, while the Digital mark of Evil was imprinted on her chestplate.
Kneeling before them, ChaosCrusadermon asked. "You called for my, my Kings?"
"That's right we did. Now listen here, we just got a vibe that those Tamers brats showed up and we want you to give them a warm welcome." KingEtemon told ChaosCrusadermon, who understood the command and rose.
"And see to it that the Digidestined get the same treatment." PrinceMamemon added in a commanding tone.
"Consider it done." ChaosCrusadermon replied, vanishing in a swift flash of darkness as she headed off and made KingEtemon smirk.
"This is going to a great show." He stated, as screens appeared before him and PrinceMamemon, displaying the Digidestined and Tamers, all oblivious to the force that was now after them
