Disclaimer: I don't own Digimon. If I did, I would be sitting around in Hawaii ordering drinks and hitting on girls rather than sitting in my room and writing this story.
Author notes: I want to apologise to the many people that were actually waiting eagerly for this new chapter. It has been over a year since the last update to this story! I had way too many things on my plate. My father was sick and he passed away last December. Then I got into a huge writer's block that lasted up until a few days ago, where I just started writing stories, making the rough script and editing them to a proper story. So I want to thank all the people that sent me messages during this LONG time of absence and let them know I have not forgotten them and I did read all your e-mails! Lost is still a work in progress, but you will be pleased to know that excluding this chapter, I have already written 2 more which I will publish soon, plus a rough script of the one after them. Depending on how well the story is perceived by you guys (or how bad for that matter) I will make some changes, also to include your own ideas, characters and Digimon. I don't know often I will be releasing Lost, but I hope that at some point in the very near future, I will be able to do so week after week, which is my goal for all my stories. So once again, thank you for your patience and support and let me welcome you again to Lost!
What turns a boy into a man? Is it his age? Is it his growth?
I believe it's the choices he makes.
LOST
Chapter 2: Desert and Mountain
Daisuke and Seadramon left early in the morning the following day. Almost all Digimon were there to see them off. Daisuke couldn't accept their gratitude for saving the town. It only reminded him of the great losses the village had suffered. Umi Town provided Daisuke and his group with plenty of food and water for them to cross the vast dssert. Then, the human child hopped at MegaSeadramon's head, who could now control her evolution at will and left Umi Town. Daisuke never again saw this town.
They had travelled for many hours along the shores of the Digital World. Daisuke sometimes he would see a familiar place and would travel down the memory lane. He also remembered that most of the times he would act tough and cool in front of Hikari, trying to impress her. It all seemed so far away now and a bit stupid to Daisuke.
They would stop from time to time, to give Daisuke and V-mon a chance to stretch their legs and MegaSeadramon turn back to Seadramon. Staying too long at her Perfect form tired out the water Digimon. Once Daisuke suggested she could leave them there but Seadramon refused. After about a day's trip, they had finally reached the start line of Gear Savanna, the largest desert at the Digital World.
It was as vast as the eye could see; Daisuke took out a small telescope from his backpack, once a belonging of Taichi's. Gazing through, he saw a couple of villages very far away. A large mountain right at the middle of Gear Savanna could be seen. It looked like that the dssert only stretched from the position they were till that mountain. Beyond that, vast plains replaced the sandy terrain.
"That mountain is called Olympus Mountain." said Seadramon, gazing at the mountain so far away from them.
"Olympus? Like the one in ancient Greece? Where the gods lived?" asked Daisuke. He knew enough history to know that much.
"Greece? I have never heard of such place. But it's not of much importance. The mountain you know of must be in the human world. Here is the Digital World. A coincidence perhaps, but it's certainly not the same place. Daisuke, I strongly advise not to go near that mountain. Its name is dark, they say a powerful Digimon lives there and destroys trespassers that dare enter his home. Its said that Digimon that have wandered there die and don't get reborn; they simply fly around the top of Olympus, unable to merge and create a Digitama. You see those dark clouds above the mountain? They hide the top. They say those clouds are the bits and data of Digimon." said Seadramon
"Thanks for the advice. But I plan to go to that mountain either way." said Daisuke.
Seadramon looked at Daisuke in misbelief. "Didn't you hear me just now?"
"I did. However, I get a feeling that I have to get there. I can't explain it well, but I just get that feeling. I will go near it and see if I can get in. If I spot, see or sense anything weird, you have my word that I will stay away." said Daisuke with a feint smile. Seadramon realized that no matter she would say, the boy would still do it. So she turned to V-mon.
"V-mon, please protect Daisuke."
"You got it! By the way, where will you go from here Seadramon?" asked V-mon.
"I will and find this White Tower, where the Digital Army resides to find my child. I won't let him take all responsibility upon himself, I will try and help the cause as much as my new powers can go. Daisuke, V-mon, until we meet again. Farwell."
The serpent Digimon turned the other side and dived at the sea. Then she emerged several meters away from them, rushing as much as she could to a place even she didn't know where it was. Daisuke continued to watch her until she lost her. Shaking his head, he picked up his backpack, pulled down his goggles and lead the way towards Gear Savanna.
Human World, Koushiro's home
The Chosen Children, new and old, had gathered at Koushiro's place to discuss about the latest information of Daisuke being in the Digital World. Koushiro's parents weren't there at the time so it was a great chance to do this kind of talk.
"He's already been there for two days. He also closed his DigiTerminal, so we are unable to locate his position." informed Koushiro the rest. Hikari rose to full height.
"Then we need to go the Digital World at once!"
"The Digital World is as the name suggests; a world. You really think that by going there you will automatically find Daisuke-kun?" said tiredly Koushiro. He had spent most of the night trying to locate Daisuke or V-mon or find any clue about the two.
"Besides, the Kaiser is gone, there are even less Digimon with an Evil Ring on than before and if worst comes to worst, Daisuke can let V-mon evolve. He will be fine… physically that is." said bitterly Taichi.
"What Taichi said is right. However, we can't just go to him right now, even if we were to locate his position. Daisuke-kun left because he wanted some time alone. I think that we should inform his family about his well being though." said Sora.
"I said to Jun that Daisuke is at Takeru's place. She will buy it for now." said Yamato.
"So we just leave Daisuke-kun there?" cried Hikari.
"For now yes. If he meets more trouble than he can handle, he can always send a message." said Koushiro. "I have put Tentomon on the job though, I told him to try and find Daisuke but not disturb him. Just so we know he is all right." he added, seeing Hikari ready to argue. The girl stopped and sat down again. Takeru brought his hand to her shoulder.
"At any rate, we can't do much right now. Thankfully the summer vacation is just around the corner, Daisuke won't have much trouble about school." said Taichi and stood up. Soon all Chosen Children left for their homes. Jyou stayed behind; he had a feeling that Koushiro had found something else. When all had left, he asked his friend about it.
"Actually yeah, although it has nothing to do with Daisuke-kun. Gennai sent me a message. He said that a human besides us and the Kaiser has appeared with a really powerful Digimon on his side. However, he can't say for sure about it. He will check it out and inform us later on." smiled Koushiro.
"I see. Please send a message to Ikkakumon as well. Tell him to check any rumors about that or Daisuke." said the older Chosen Child.
"Will do."
Digital World, Gear Savanna
Gear Savanna was nothing like Daisuke had expected. Nothing had happened out of the ordinary, if you rule out a sudden sandstorm. He and V-mon sought shelter inside a cave that was at the same line at Olympus Mountain. After an hour or so, the storm had subsided and the pair could go on in their trip. When night fell, they were in a bit of trouble. They couldn't find any place to sleep due to the fear of a sudden sandstorm again and it wasn't a good idea walking at night. Wondering what should they do, Daisuke had spent some time looking around, searching for a cave or something that they could take shelter.
V-mon on the other hand was a bit nervous about something. As they grew nearer to Olympus, he seemed more and more uptight about something but he couldn't explain it well. It was also he that he discovered something that really wasn't any good news for them.
"Hey Daisuke.. I see something steer from over there." quietly said V-mon. Daisuke turned to the direction his friend was looking. He couldn't see anything beyond two meters, the dark was too deep. Squinting his eyes, he too thought he saw something move. Suddenly, a large Digimon emerged from the sand, bright blue in color and with a hungry look at his face.
"It's Sunamon!" yelled V-mon.
Digimon Analyzer
Sunamon! An Adult Virus Digimon that lives in Gear Savanna! Sunamon resembles a crab and will attack anything that moves inside his territory! Its special attack is Sand Blade!
Daisuke made to pull out his D3 but Sunamon was faster. With his two crab like pincers he knocked away the pair. Daisuke coughed, trying to ignore the pain. A light tremble notified him of new arrivals of Sunamon. They were completely surrounded.
"Daisuke!"
Daisuke had no choice. He opened his Terminal.
"Digimental Up!"
"V-mon! Armor Shinka! The Roaring Friendship, Raidramon!"
Daisuke jumped at Raidramon's back. The later jumped away from the group of Sunamon, dodging their attacks. As he was running, another Sunamon appeared and blocked his way,
"Sand Blade!" it roared, firing something that resembled a beam from its pincer. Daisuke came to realize it wasn't a beam; it was crystallized sand. Raidramon quickly retaliated; almost any Digimon was aware of this attack. It never left the Digimon in peace until it washed itself, always burning the skin of Digimon, trying to eat away their Data.
"Blue Thunder!" Raidramon's attack deflected Sunamon's, which instead hit another Sunamon. At first it rolled to the ground but then rose again, this time angrier than before.
"Damn! This is too much for us! Let's run away Daisuke!" roared Raidramon.
Daisuke didn't want to though. It felt like they were always running away. Was all the fighting he had to go through pointless? Was it all because of the other Chosen Children?
Human World, Miyako's home
Miyako's computer let out a sound, indicating a new message had arrived. Miyako boringly stood up to have a look. Her jaw opened slightly. It was indication that Daisuke's Terminal had somehow activated again. She gazed through the area he was; it looked like a vast desert.
At first Miyako was at a loss. The signal had left as soon it came on. If she hadn't pinpointed his location it too would be lost. Should she call the others? No, it sure felt like Daisuke didn't want anyone to come to his aid. He probably opened his Terminal to make V-mon armor evolve. But what made the rush kid use a Digimental?
"Miyako-san? Is everything ok?" asked Poromon.
"Get ready Poromon, we will go to the Digital World for a sec." said Miyako and opened a Gate to the place Daisuke was.
Digital World, Gear Savanna
Raidramon was jumping around, trying to find a weak link to the Sunamon circle. However, the furious Digimon didn't let him do so. Five minutes had passed, then ten. It was a hopeless battle. Daisuke knew it. He was about to give up but he remembered an old voice.
"LET'S GET THEM RAIDRAMON!" roared Daisuke. The Digimon nodded but it wasn't he who attacked.
"Tempest Wing!"
"Hurry! This way while Holsmon distracts them!" a voice came. Raidramon didn't have time for questions, he jumped, finally the pair escaped from the clutches of Sunamon. After a good run, they stopped to face Miyako. Miyako was never calm and collected but it was rare to see her angry, really angry. Daisuke stepped back in fear.
"You made us worry like sick! What were you thinking? It was a good thing I managed to locate your position so fast, otherwise you would be minced meat by now!" roared Miyako. Daisuke however, fumed up himself.
"I never asked you to help me! I never asked you to worry about me! Just leave me alone! I decide what to do with my life!" yelled back Daisuke.
"Shut up! Hikari-chan is worried and sad about your situation! Instead of talking to us about it, you chose to run away from home and get here of all places! You should know that the Digital World is still a dangerous place to be!"
Daisuke froze. She knew? They knew? Hikari knew? Miyako seemed to realize his uneasiness because she stopped yelling.
"I am sorry for yelling. Yes, we all know. I am.. sorry." she trailed off. Daisuke turned his back to her.
"Let's go V-mon." said Daisuke after a while.
"Wait! Where are you going? Let's go back!" said Miyako. Daisuke turned to her again; his eyes were full of the same rage he was feeling so often the last couple of days.
"No one is holding YOU back! Go ahead! But I have something I must do here! So leave already!" roared Daisuke.
"Where are you going?"
"Why should I tell you?"
"If you don't, I will call the others this instant. Let's see how will you refuse Hikari-chan!" smirked Miyako. Daisuke rose his hand.
The slap he gave her sounded like a whip. Although he would never hit a girl at his normal state, the Daisuke right now was full with rage.
"Purity wasn't it? Your Digimental? How can you be pure after you trample my feelings like that? How can you be pure when you are so selfish? How can you call yourselves my friends when you don't care about me? HOW?" Daisuke yelled at the top of his voice. Miyako looked thunderstruck.
"I-I..."
"Save your breath! You always boss me around, you always bad-mouth me, you always laugh at me! I wanted some time to think here! I have something to do here! I don't need all of you to hold my hand like a five year old! I know that deep down none of you really believes in me but I don't care anymore!"
Daisuke felt like his huge burden had lifted a bit after saying everything that bothered him about his friends' behavior. He didn't even feel sorry for Miyako who was at the verge of tears.
"Maybe this will make you realize just a tiny bit of how I feel right now!" mentally roared Daisuke. Without another word, he turned his back and walked away from her.
"Wait!"
"What now?"
"I am sorry.. I really am.. I won't the others a thing, I promise! You are right, I am selfish!" cried Miyako, tears coming down from her face. Daisuke said nothing.
Hawkmon decided it was his turn.
"Please forgive Miyako-san, but she only said these things because she cares about you. Now, allow me to ask you, where are you going? We promise we won't tell anyone about you and your location, but we should at least know about destination." he said.
Daisuke calmed down a bit.
"I am heading towards Olympus Mountain. I don't know what I will find there or if there is something there, but I feel like I must go." he replied.
"Then we will come with you. By Olympus, you mean this just ahead don't you?" pointed out Hawkmon. Daisuke turned. After the attack from Sunamon, they somehow ended up really close to the entrance to Olympus. He nodded.
"Daisuke.. Let's go together." said quietly Miyako. Daisuke turned to her.
"I will leave once we are done there, but for now I will come with you. Something just doesn't feel right about this place. It's better if I tagged along for now." she added. Daisuke shrugged and thought about the options. It felt like the best thing to do in this situation. He nodded and Miyako smiled weakly. Together they walked inside Olympus.
Olympus Mountain, Ruins
"Pharaohmon-sama! Pharaohmon-sama!"
A Numemon skidded through the corridor to meet the leader of Olympus Mountain. A large Digimon that his body was like a statue and his face was like an Egyptian mask wearing an Egyptian king crown turned his attention to the floor.
"What is it?" came the deep voice of Pharaohmon.
Digimon Analyzer
Numemon! An Adult Virus Digimon! Numemon is the most hated Digimon through Digital World! It lives in slimes! Its special attack is… throw poop at his enemy!
Pharaohmon! An Ultimate Virus Digimon! Pharaohmon considers himself to be a king of the Digital World! His appearance is like an Egyptian king! His special attack is King's Blast!
"Pharaohmon-sama! Two Chosen Children have walked through your gate oh sire!"
"The Chosen Children? Could they be after the Tags? I see. Finally, they have come. Numemon. Make sure they come to me soon. I will personally fight them." said Pharaohmon.
"At once sire!"
Olympus Mountain, Entrance
Daisuke, Miyako, V-mon and Hawkmon passed through the gate warily. The didn't know what to encounter here after all. Miyako spotted something that resembled a…
"It's a nest! No, it's a web!" she said.
"Actually, it a lair Miyako-san!" pointed out Hawkmon.
"And here comes the web creators!" yelled V-mon.
Many spider Digimon jumped from the trees near them. Daisuke and Miyako pulled through their D3s.
Digimon Analyzer
Dokugomon! An Adult Virus spider Digimon! Dokugomon will create webs to trap their opponents! Also its attack may poison Digimon! Its special attack is Hazard Breath!
"Let's get them V-mon!"
"Ready Hawkmon? Digimental Up!"
"V-mon Shinka! XV-mon!"
"Hawkmon, Armor Shinka! Wings of Love, Holsmon!"
XV-mon and Holsmon jumped at the Dokugomon. Fortunately for the pair, Dokugomon were only strong in groups, if fought separately they were rather weak. So XV-mon took upon the job to charge at the Dokugomon and make them apart from each other. Holsmon finished the job.
"Red Sun!" he yelled, firing multiple beams from his eyes.
"X-Ray!" XV-mon also helped drive back the attackers. Soon, the road was clear again. The Digimon reverted back to their Child forms. The group walked further inside.
"Hey, that's a ruin! What's a ruin doing here on a mountain?" said aloud Miyako.
"I don't know, but we better be careful." said Hawkmon.
The four of them walked in. The ruins were certainly an interesting place but a creepy one as well. The group were walking for about a quarter of an hour, till they reached a large room.
"Where are we?" asked Daisuke.
"To my home human. Now, prepare to die! King's Blast!" someone roared.
The ground before Daisuke and Miyako gave in. The humans jumped in front, trying not to fall down to what looked like nothingness. They turned to face the largest Digimon they had ever seen, including Chimeramon.
"It's Pharaohmon!" yelled V-mon.
"But Pharaohmon never attacks the innocent!" also yelled Hawkmon.
"Indeed I don't. But I don't believe you are innocent." replied Pharaohmon and attacked once more. Daisuke and Miyako made their Digimon evolve once more, ready to fight the large Digimon. However, they were soon out powered. No matter how they would struggle, they would simply get tossed back.
"Give it up. You can't compare to my strength at all." said calmly Pharaohmon, who wasn't the least tired. XV-mon and Holsmon however weren't about to. The large Digimon sighed; he raised his big hand and aimed at the two much smaller Digimon.
"King's Blast!"
The sheer force of the attack made XV-mon and Holsmon revert back to V-mon and Hawkmon. Stunned for a second, Daisuke jumped in front.
"What do you think you are doing human? Do you wish to die?"
"I WON'T die! I won't lose here damn it! So bring it on, damn wannabe king!" yelled Daisuke with all his might. Pharaohmon frowned. He fired another King's Blast close to Daisuke, knocking him down. Daisuke stood up though. Pharaohmon frowned even more. He fired yet another one and then another one. Although he wasn't aiming for Daisuke, the force should make the boy tired and unable to stand.
"I.. Won't.. LOSE!" roared again Daisuke. Pharaohmon then smiled under his mask.
"What an impressive will… Yes, you truly are a Chosen Child. You really are the hope of this world." said Pharaohmon.
"What?"
"Forgive my rudeness but I had to test you, to see whether you were the Chosen Children or not. You passed this test. Come with me to my chambers, I have something for the both of you." said Pharaohmon and tapped the wall two times. A door appeared, leading upstairs. Daisuke and Miyako exchanged worried looks but helped their Digimon up and followed him. After a short while, they reached a large room with a throne in the middle. Pharaohmon knelt down and pulled out three tags.
"Wait a sec… Aren't these the same Tags the other Children used before?" asked Miyako.
"Indeed. I have three however, destined to go to the new Chosen Children, which means the two of you. I see the third is not here, but I will entrust you of his as well." said Pharaohmon.
"So we too have Crests?" asked Miyako.
"Yeah. Jijimon said so too." said Daisuke.
"Jijimon?"
"Later." waved Daisuke.
"Now, let me explain some things. A really long time ago, during the time where the Dark Masters reigned, besides the eight Digivices and Crests, four more were created. However, the makers of the Crests were unsure of what they really represented, so they left them blank. It appears that when you became the new Chosen, your Crests were also created." said Pharaohmon.
"Wait.. You said four? But only three of us were Chosen!" exclaimed Miyako.
"If you include Ichijouji, that makes four." Daisuke reminded her.
"That's true." agreed Hawkmon.
"Some time ago, a new darkness appeared, long before the Digimon Kaiser appeared. Even I don't know what that is. One thing is for certain though. That darkness must be defeated before it grows. That's the role of you children. That's the reason the Crests were created in the first place." went on Pharaohmon like he wasn't interrupted. The large Digimon also explained where and when the first Crests were created.
"But what about the new ones? Who created them?" asked Daisuke.
"I cannot reply. Well then, I can only say this. You must find your Crests before it's too late. Then you will be able to fight on equal grounds this new evil."
"I see. Thanks Pharaohmon." said Daisuke.
"Go with my blessings children.. Farewell."
"Oh yeah… There is something I need to ask. Why is Olympus Mountain so scary?" asked Daisuke.
"Olympus has a barrier of sorts. When a Digimon is killed or fades away there, their data cannot leave that place. Once, a grand war took place, forming thousand of bits as dark clouds. You should stay away from that place. You are lucky this is merely the foot of the Mountain." replied Pharaohmon.
The children left soon, after once more expressing their gratitude to Pharaohmon. Their new Tags were hanging from their necks. Daisuke and Miyako walked towards the nearest TV.
"Well then… I need to leave. I will give Iori his Tag. I will think of something to say." said Miyako.
"Tell them the truth. I am fine but I will stay here for some time. I will open my Terminal from now on, but don't try and come to me. I am heading towards dangerous places." said Daisuke.
"Right. Well then, I will see you later."
"Miyako…"
The girl turned to him.
"I am sorry. I shouldn't have said all these things to you." said Daisuke.
Miyako smiled. She left without saying anything, not that it was needed at all. Daisuke looked at his new Tag and then at the vast plains in front of him. The desert still went on a few kilometers, but they would be able to make them through the following day.
"Daisuke, let's sleep here tonight." said V-mon.
"Yeah, let's. It's a much safer place than the desert or Dokugomon's lair. We will guard in shifts though. I will guard first. You go to sleep. You need it more than I do pal." said Daisuke with a smile.
"All right. Good night Daisuke!"
"Good night V-mon."
V-mon lied down. In a few minutes, the blue Digimon started snoring loudly. Daisuke chuckled and looked at his Tag. His destination now was the Misty Trees, where a Crest was supposed to be. Of course, Daisuke couldn't know for sure but Jijimon felt like one was there.
He leaned back to a tree, thinking about the two days that had passed since he arrived at the Digital World. He had met new Digimon, made new friends, partly prevented a massacre and now was holding a key to unlock V-mon's evolution chart. He wondered where Seadramon would be right now and then spent some time thinking about Jijimon.
It was weird. Although he was still feeling sad and miserable about his mother's death, some of the burden had lifted after meeting that many Digimon. Although he didn't know at that moment, Daisuke was growing stronger. Much stronger.
Here ends Chapter 2! Hope you enjoyed it! Next chapter will take place only in the human world. I think it's a good idea if I gave some air time to the rest Children, they are nagging me to the death about it... Even though I am the freaking author! Anyways, this is the result of what I could write after a year and a half's worth of writer's block.. Do nag me about it! It will make me see what mistakes I did and what should I be working on.
By the way, I am sorry if Miyako was a bit OOC here. I think I did a good job with her, but I can't be 100% sure. Till next time guys! Hola!