After the fight against Lilithmon and Lucemon CM, the Legendary Warriors had returned to Ophanimon's castle, where all were inside and getting their injuries tended to, though uncertainty and self doubt filled them all at the new foe they had faced.
Looking upon the Legendary Warriors and the Royal Knights, sensing their negative emotions, Ophanimon had to ask. "How are you all feeling?"
"We're still a little sore, but we're going to okay." Zoe replied, rubbing the back of her neck, feeling a small knot in it, before sighing as she felt Takuya's hands on her, massaging the blonde's neck to make her feel better.
"But I cannot believe the power of Lucemon and Lilithmon. We didn't even leave a scratch on them." Koichi said, looking over at his friends and their allies, seeing all felt down for having lost in their battle.
"And even with Susanoomon on our side, we still got our butts handed to us." Arbormon added, the Warrior of Wood also as down as the others.
The Celestial Digimon listened to the solemn words of the Legendary Warriors when Seraphimon noticed that koji wasn't paying attention and instead was sitting in place, deep in thought.
"Is something on your mind, Warrior of Light?" Seraphimon asked, his question breaking Koji out of his thoughts.
"What you said about Ogudomon. You said something about answers, so I want to know who this Digimon is?" Koji asked.
"I could answer that for you." A familiar voice then said, making the six Legendary Warriors turn around to see their old friends, Bokomon and Neemon, walk into the room.
"Bokomon! Neemon!" Zoe called in joy, rushing over to the pair, where she, wrapped her arms around the pair, hugging them as she said. "We missed you so much."
"And we missed you." Neemon replied, before stating. "It got a little boring not being able to go on anymore adventures."
With Bokomon and Neemon in the room, Takuya and the rest of his Legendary Warrior team all approached the pair, happy to see their old friends, chatting with each other, before Koji remembered something important.
"Bokomon, you said that you were going to answer my question about Ogudomon." He said with a sudden seriousness.
"Indeed I was." Bokomon replied, withdrawing a book from the pink band he wore around his stomach, which had a black cover and looked quite old and ominous.
Opening the book, the Legendary Warriors all sat before Bokomon, with Takuya allowing Zoe in his lap, while the Warriors of Water, Wood, Earth and Steel, as well as the Royal Knights listened in on the tale.
"Eons ago, beyond our own Digital World, there was another, one that contained a terrible Digimon named Ogudomon. Not only did he have a great power of darkness at his command, but he used that very energy to create seven Digimon of pure evil he named the Demon Lords. With his Demon Lords, Ogudomon set to conquer every last corner of the Digital World and plunge everything into an eternal darkness, but a group of fearless Digimon, known to all as the Royal Knights stepped in." Bokomon told the others, his words leaving all in awe and wanting to hear more.
However, the last sentence left Crusadermon with a question.
"Excuse me, but did you say the Royal Knights?" She asked, earning a nod from Bokomon.
"That I did." He replied, before telling Crusadermon. "According to legend, a Digimon Paladin used his great power to create a mighty device, a sentient computer he named Drasil, which he used to summon thirteen of the most powerful Digimon ever created, calling upon these warriors, they included a Crusadermon and a Dynasmon, much like you two."
Curious, JP asked. "And what happened to these other Royal Knights?"
"Sadly, most were defeated, wiped out by the power of the Demon Lords. However, with their loss, it gave the Digimon Paladin a greater fighting spirit, giving him the energy he needed to avenge those that sacrificed themselves for him, where he not only defeated the Demon Lords, but used a legendary sword to seal Ogudomon within a dark dimension, also sealing away Ogudomon's loyalist of his servants, Leviamon." Bokomon told all listening to the tale, closing the book as he finished the story.
"So what happened to the Digimon Paladin?" Tommy had to ask, most interested by the story.
"According to legend, after sealing Ogudomon away and lifting the darkness from his world, the Digimon Paladin feared that his seal wouldn't last forever, so he actually sealed away his own power in three locations, storing each within artifacts that reflected his most notable of traits, his courage, his loyalty toward his friends and the great, almost miraculous power he held. And with his power sealed off, waiting for when it would needed once again, the Digimon Paladin changed form, changing to a small dragon-like Digimon with a V marked proudly on his forehead, who lived out the rest of his days doing what he could to make the Digital World a brighter place for all. His final task of which was setting up Drasil to secretly watch the Digital World and call upon the descendants of the Royal Knights when the signs that the Demon Lords had made their return." Bokomon told Celestial Digimon and the others in reply.
Placing his hand on his chest, Dynasmon commented. "Come to think of it, when Lilithmon showed up, I did feel something inside of me."
"As did I. However, I just believed it was an unpleasantness at seeing that witch." Crusadermon added, before asking. "Could that be Drasil calling upon us?"
"It is possible." Bokomon replied, before saying. "While I have no data to back it up, I do believe there are many other worlds beyond our own. And not just Digital Worlds, but Human Worlds as well."
"I hope there are more Digital Worlds, that way I can meet more of me and be my own best friend." Neemon interrupted, his words causing Bokomon to snap the band of his pants, which made Neemon yelp at the elastic stinging him.
"You simpleton. I don't mean there are copies of our world, but other worlds with different factors in them." Bokomon said, a little irked at Neemon's continued ignorance.
"So is there anyway we can get to this second Digital World?" Takuya then asked.
Cherubimon nodded in reply, before he spoke up. "There's a way for Ophanimon, Seraphimon and myself to achieve such a possibility. We can combine our power to make a portal."
"Oh boy, I could use a change of scenery." Ranamon said cheerfully, seeing the chance to go to another Digital World as an adventure, similar emotions expressed by the other Legendary Warriors, as well as the Royal Knights, only for Cherubimon to hold up his hand to stop and cut in.
"There is some bad news, the portal will only work for the Legendary Warriors from the Real World." Cherubimon informed.
Seraphimon nodded, agreeing with Cherubimon's words, before adding his own.
"But if the Legendary Warriors of Wood, Earth, Water and Steel offered their power, there is a chance we could also send Dynasmon and Crusadermon, though the risks of doing so are high, and we do not know all the dangers of sending so many to a new location." He informed.
Looking at one another, Crusadermon and Dynasmon nodded.
"We don't care what happens to us, so long as there is a chance to fulfil our duties to Lord Lucemon, we will do anything we can." Crusadermon said, turning to Takuya and his friends as she added. "That is, if you will allow us."
"We might have been enemies in the past, but we now share the same ideals for justice." Dynasmon added, showing great respect towards those who had defeated him in the past as he knelt before them, waiting for their reply.
From the question, Zoe turned to her friends, where she then asked. "What do you guys think?"
"I think it's worth a shot." Takuya said, before explaining. "Crusadermon and Dynasmon are in the same boat as us, and I don't know if it is coincidence or destiny, but in my heart I know they are meant to fight alongside the new Royal Knights."
"Thank you, Warrior of Flame. Your kindness knows no limit." Crusadermon said, grateful that Takuya was willing to give them a chance, before looking upon the Warriors of Light, Darkness, Wind, Ice and Thunder and saw that they too shared in Takuya's decision.
"Then let us not waste anymore time." Seraphimon said, getting the Legendary Warriors and the Royal Knights ready, just before the male Celestial Digimon placed a hand upon Ranamon and Mercurymon's shoulders, while Ophanimon placed her hands upon the shoulders of Grumblemon and Arbormon, where the Warriors of Water, Steel, Earth and Wood focused, transferring their energies into the Celestial Digimon, before Ophanimon and Seraphimon converted the mixed energies into pure light, held up their hands toward Cherubimon, where his form was enveloped in a golden light.
Concentrating, Cherubimon then held his hands out, releasing the light and casting it upon the floor, where it formed a golden vortex.
"Beyond this portal is the gateway to the next Digital World. All you need to do is jump inside and you should arrive in the new Digital World." Cherubimon said
"And how do we get back?" Tommy asked, sounding a little worried.
"When Ogudomon is defeated, all the faint traces of darkness should leave our world. We will then create a new portal and call you back home." Ophanimon replied with a caring and gentle smile.
"But if you ever feel lost, just remember, your D-Tectors have a direct link to me, so I can always talk with you." The Celestial Digimon then added, continuing to sound caring towards the Legendary Warriors.
Smiling in his trust towards Ophanimon, Takuya then turned to look at his friends and the Royal Knights, all sharing the same trust in the Celestial Digimon and the Warrior of Flame.
"So who's ready for another adventure?" Takuya asked with a confident smile, continuing as Zoe took his hand in hers' and looked at him with a continued love and trust, before she was first to act as the blonde jumped into the vortex, pulling Takuya with her, before the others shortly followed.
And with all cast in, Cherubimon ceased his actions, the aura around his body died down as he, Ophanimon, Seraphimon, the remaining Legendary Warriors, Bokomon and Neemon all looked on as the portal closed, leaving behind the Digi-Egg of Lucemon, leaving all wishing the best of luck to their allies and that as a team, they could overcome the evils of Ogudomon.
-Within the Digidestined's Digital World-
After their encounter with the Sagomon and Pukumon, the Digidestined and the Tamers started to pack up their supplies, where Davis then looked at his friends with some concern.
"Guys, we need to go visit Gennai. After what just happened, I have bad feeling that this battle has just started." The Digidestined of Miracles said in concern, his words agreed by Veemon and the others.
But before anyone else could speak, Kari spoke up.
"Before we go to visit Gennai, we should get Nyaromon, DemiGenamon, ChibiRuilmon and Leomon's Digi-Egg back to the Real World so my parents can take care the young Digimon." The Digidestined of Light said.
"Allow me." Jeri offered with a kind and friendly tone.
"Time is a key factor here, so you guys go ahead and find Gennai." Jeri then said, turning her attention to DemiGenamon, ChibiRuilmon and Nyaromon as she told them. "As for you three, please follow me. I'm sure once we get back to the Real World, I could make you something sweet, like cookies."
From the mention of such tasty treats being offered, the young Digimon eagerly followed after the brunette, with Jeri holding Leomon's Digi-Egg in her hands, heading off from the Digidestined and the Digimon Tamers to find the closest portal back to the Real World and make sure that the young Digimon were kept safe.
As Jeri headed off, the Digidestined and the Digimon Tamers prepared to find Gennai, Yolei already one step ahead as she had her Digivice withdrawn, using it to track the signal of their friend.
"Guys, I've found him." Yolei informed, smiling as she then said. "Gennai is back at Piximon's place."
"And if we hurry, I think we could be there faster than a Sukamon on stink." Armadillomon added, having gotten a glimpse of the map on Yolei's D-3, which could've been said in a more refined way, but the Digidestined and Tamers agreed to.
And withdrawing their respective Digivices, the Digidestined and the Tamers Digivolved their partners, with Nefertimon, Raidramon, Pegasusmon, Aquilamon, Stingmon, Gryphonmon, Growlmon, Kyubimon, Rapidmon, Antylamon, Cyberdramon and Beelzemon now in place, each allowing several of their human and Digimon allies access as they transported them through the Digital World and quickly headed for Piximon's residence.
-Sometime later-
Finally arriving at Piximon's residence, the Digimon all returned to their respective forms and followed their partners as they made their way just outside of Piximon's home, searching for those they believed could help shed some light on what had occured.
Being polite, Takato stepped forward and knocked on the door, waiting for a reply, which was quickly answered as the door slid open and Piximon stepped out.
"We have been expecting you all." The tiny Digimon said, turning around and flying off.
"Come, come. We have much to talk about and little time to do so." He called, causing the Digidestined and the Tamers to follow him inside, leading the group to his living room, where Gennai stood against the wall with a look of great concern on his face, while outside, just beyond the balcony, Azulongmon peeked upon those he saw as heroes and as friends.
"Welcome back, young heroes." Gennai said, greeting them, before commenting. "From the look of you, I can see you have passed the first ordeal of Ogudomon. However, I regret to say that was a stepping stone when compared to what you will have to face."
"And from the look on you..." Azulongmon began to say, his eyes focusing on Impmon. "Ogudomon's curse has already been placed upon you."
"Curse? What curse?" Impmon asked, before demanding answers. "Who is this Ogudomon guy, why are Digimon suddenly after us, and what does this have to do with me?"
Gennai looked at the Digidestined and the Digimon Tamers, remaining with a serious expression as he explained everything about Ogudomon, the legend behind such an evil Digimon, as well as a noble Digimon who managed to seal the Super Demon Lord away, everything he could that he believed would be useful information to the heroes and heroines, which left them all in amazement.
And the amazement increased as Gennai continued, going deeper in the legend as he said. "I dug into the old archives of the legend and found out that the Digimon who sealed Ogudomon was a great and powerful Digimon, clad in shining white armour, which everyone named the Digimon Paladin."
And having to ask, Davis questioned. "This Digimon Paladin, it wasn't Imperialdramon was it?"
"Actually it was." Gennai replied, continuing to amaze the Digidestined and Tamers, which caused Veemon to ask his own question. "So before I met Davis, I was some kind of commander over the most powerful Digimon ever created?"
"Not exactly." Gennai said back, before he explained. "After the Digimon Paladin sealed his power away into the Digi-Eggs of Courage, Friendship and Miracles, something unexpected occurred. From the Digimon Paladin's feelings and his continued desire to see the Digital World protected, even after he left this world, these desires reacted upon the Digi-Eggs and actually created a new Veemon, one to take place of the Digimon Paladin and use his power to bring order to the Digital World."
"That is something." Davis commented, looking at Veemon as he then said. "So Veemon is like the great, great, great, great, great nephew of the Digimon Paladin."
"Something like that." Piximon replied, just before turning his focus upon Agumon, Gabumon, Takato and Guilmon, where the tiny Ultimate said. "And you four, you each hold the powers of the Royal Knights yourselves. Though you are not complete descendants of the original Omnimon and Gallantmon, I can sense your current power rivals that of those two Royal Knights. All that's needed to complete that change is to find Drasil."
"Find Drasil?" Takato asked, which caused Guilmon to ask. "But where do we start by looking?"
"With Veemon." Gennai replied, before he walked over to the Digimon of Miracles, where he knelt beside him and said as he placed his hand on Veemon's chest. "Though you are a descendant of Imperialdramon, deep inside, you hold his feelings. Focus upon those feelings and that should lead you directly to Drasil."
"That's all good to hear, but including Agumon, Gabumon, Takato and Guilmon, that makes three Royal Knights, and we have no idea how many Demon Lords Ogudomon has successfully revived." Ryo pointed out, before asking. "Where are we going to find the other Royal Knights?"
"Inside Drasil's core, the Digimon Paladin stored the Data of all thirteen Royal Knights within it. So if Veemon can find Drasil, he can access the Data and transfer the power of the Royal Knights into those Veemon believes are worthy." Gennai informed.
While grateful for all the assistance proved to them, Terriermon had to ask. "That's all great, but where do we even think to find...?"
But before he could finish his question, everyone heard something, a loud crashing come from the outside, which caused Impmon to ask. "What in the world was that?"
"I'm not too sure, but there's only one way to find out." Renamon replied, looking at Rika, who nodded in agreement, drawing her D-Power just in case as she and Renamon began to head toward the sound of the blast.
And curious as Rika, as well as worried it could be another strike from Ogudomon, Takato, Guilmon and the others soon followed, unsure what to be found, but hoped they could handle it.
-Meanwhile-
Just outside Piximon's home, the Legendary Warriors and the Royal Knights groaned a little as they pulled themselves up, recovering from their travel from one reality to another.
"Ow... my head... They should have warned us about the hard landing next time."JP groaned as he rubbed his head.
"Well next time, we'll be ready." Takuya said in reply, looking at his friends as he asked. "So other than a bumpy ride, is everyone else alright?"
"I think so." Koichi replied as he got to his feet.
"A little shaken, but otherwise, we are fine." Koji added, he too getting to his feet, alongside JP and Tommy, while Takuya and Dynasmon showed a more chivalrous side to them as the pair offered their hands out to Zoe and Crusadermon, helping them up.
Smiling at Takuya's continued displays as a caring boyfriend, Zoe knew that they still had work to do, where she then looked around, surveying the area, finding that amongst the miles of sandy footing, the mountaintops, as well as the occasional Digimon flying overhead, minding their own business, not too far from where they had landed was a fairly large and regal looking house.
"I guess that's as good a spot to start looking..." Zoe suggested, before the Legendary Warriors heard a voice call with a questioning tone. "Who are you?"
From the sound of another voice, the Legendary Warriors, Crusadermon and Dynasmon turned around to face the Digidestined and the Tamers, leaving them wondering who the others were.
However, looking amongst the Digidestined Digimon, Crusadermon and Dynasmon suddenly approached the group, where they knelt before Veemon, confusing him as well as the others.
And the confusion of the Digimon of Miracles and his friends increased as the pink armoured Digimon said, speaking with the highest respect. "Lord Paladin, forgiveness for any confusion upon our sudden arrival, but we felt you calling for us."
"We are two of the Royal Knights, Crusadermon and Dynasmon. And though we are not the same knights who fought by your side against Ogudomon, we will do whatever we can to protect you and your friends." The Digimon, Crusadermon, then said, continuing to speak with loyalty towards the 'V' marked Digimon.
Still confused by the two Digimon, and their behaviour toward Veemon, Impmon asked. "Hold up there, iron pants. How do you know about the Digimon Paladin legend?"
"And who are you guys?" Terriermon added, he too curious about Crusadermon, Dynasmon and the humans with them, but chose a more polite way to express his curiosity.
Understanding their confusion, Takuya spoke up as he approached the Digidestined and Tamers.
"My name is Takuya Kanbara, and these are my friends, Tommy Himi, Koichi Kimura, Koji Minamoto, JP Shibayama and Zoe Orimoto." He said, introducing himself and his friends.
"It's nice to meet you all." Kari said in reply, smiling as Rika joined in and then asked. "But you and Zoe are more than mere friends, am I right?"
Blushing a little, Zoe asked. "How did you know?"
"Because I too have a Gogglehead for a boyfriend." Rika replied, not afraid to show her love as she embraced Takato, placing her arms around the brunette and resting her head on his shoulder, the actions of which Kari copied and applied onto Davis.
But still wanting some answers, Impmon spoke up again. "I hate to break the moment, but you still didn't answer my question"
"Sorry about that." Zoe said, a little embarrassed that her relationship had distracted them from their new adventure , before the blonde focused as she began to tell Impmon and the others everything she believed would be useful and needed information, which lead Zoe to telling all about them as Legendary Warriors, humans with the power to change to Digimon, their first adventure in their Digital World and of the recent events of Ogudomon creating a new Demon Lord from the dark Data of Lucemon.
And from what they heard, the Digidestined and Tamers were in awe to hear there was a third Digital World, as well as other heroes and heroines, while Gennai, Piximon and Azulongmon were in concern.
"This is most troubling. With Lucemon and Lilithmon restored, Ogudomon now has three Demon Lords at his command." Gennai said in a concerned tone.
"True, but we have Veemon as our secret weapon." Davis replied with confidence in his partner.
"And with the arrival of Dynasmon and Crusadermon, plus Gallantmon and Veemon, we have four Royal Knights." Henry added.
"Five if we can get Matt and Tai to create Omnimon." Kari pointed out.
"I will send a message to older Digidestined, while you young warriors try to find Drasil before Ogudomon revives the rest of his warriors." Gennai then said, fearing the worst if all seven Demon Lords came back.
"You can count on us." Gatomon said, confident in herself, in Kari and in her friends, before turning to face Veemon and asked. "So where should we start?"
Taking a moment to think about the question, Veemon then gave an answer.
"We could try the cave where Davis found the Digi-Egg of Courage. If I was created there, then maybe there is more to that place than we thought." The Digimon of Miracles said, which caused Gatomon to smile and nod, agreeing with Veemon, also liking his idea.
And just as the group was about to head off, Ryo spoke up. "Kazu, Kenta, Ai, Mako, Suzie and I will be going back to Shinjuku, just in case Ogudomon sends anymore of his minions to attack."
"Good luck, Henry." Suzie then said, hugging her older sibling, who smiled and hugged her back, before breaking from and watched as Suzie and their friends headed off.
Takato smiled at seeing Henry and Suzie's continued bond as siblings, before turning his attention to Ryo and said. "Great idea. We need someone to protect Shinjuku from Ogudomon while we're gone."
"Good luck." The brunette then said, clenching his hand into a fist and bumping it with Ryo's, continuing to show his trust in his friends, before the two groups headed off on their separate endeavours.
As Ryo and the others headed back to Shinjuku, Takato looked back at the rest of the team, where the brunette then said. "We need start our journey to find Drasil before Ogudomon brings back the rest of Demon Lords and free themselves from the seal."
And feeling some concern for Odaiba, TK spoke up. "And Catherine and I will go back to Odaiba, just in case Ogudomon sends anymore of his minions to attack there too."
"We understand. Best of luck." Davis said, just as TK, Catherine, Patamon and Floramon headed off, looking for the nearest television set to return to the Real World.
With the Digidestined of Hope, the French Digidestined and their partners now off, the others returned their focus on how to stop Ogudomon.
"We should listen to Veemon." Takuya suggested, before asking. "So where is this cave?"
"It's East of our current location, and would take several hours to get there by foot." Azulongmon informed.
"Though I could give you all a ride, you would arrive there much sooner." The Digimon Sovereign then added, which made the Digidestined, Tamers and the Legendary Warriors smile.
"Thank you, Azulongmon." Ken said, grateful at Azulongmon's offer and his kindness.
"It's no problem." Azulongmon replied, lowering his head and allowing the heroes and heroines to board his being.
Wasting no time, the Digidestined, Tamers and the Legendary Warriors all boarded up on Azulongmon's head, climbing along his body and making themselves comfortable as the Digimon Sovereign took to the skies, flying back to the cave that once contained the Digi-Egg of Courage and where Davis first became a Digidestined.
-Back at the Dark Ocean-
Lilithmon, Lucemon and Leviamon were in front of Ogudomon's seal, all kneeling and waiting for the next order of their superior.
"I know you there, Barbamon." Ogudomon suddenly said, causing a figure to come out from the shadows, which had a long white beard and was dressed in an elegant robe that was decorated in countless jewels, while a staff that had a skull rested at the top was grasped in his right hand.
"So it was true. When I felt your power, I knew that the seal had been broken. My Lord Ogudomon, it is good to see you again." Barbamon said as he got down on one knee and bowed in respect.
But though they were all servants of Ogudomon, Lucemon CM smirked as he commented. "The years have not been good to you, old man."
"Watch it, brat." Barbamon said back, his staff glowing with red energy as he added. "With age comes wisdom. And with all that I have learnt, I could crush you with my mighty magic."
"Bet you'd break a hip before that happens." Lucemon CM replied, unthreatened by the elderly Demon Lord.
{That's enough!} Ogudomon shouted, not only silencing Lucemon CM and Barbamon, but sent shivers down Leviamon and Lilithmon's spines, all fearful of their Master's call.
"We're sorry, Lord Ogudomon." Lucemon CM quickly said, he too expressing fear, before Ogudomon spoke again.
{It better not happen again. I still have uses for you all, and I don't want to waste my time with your bickering.} Ogudomon said in reply, focusing on his dark goals, namely the dark orb that pulsed with Beelzemon's Data.
{It will be awhile before my creation is completed, but until then, there are more Demon Lords I want you to seek out and bring into my power.} The Super Demon Lord informed.
Curious, Lilithmon asked. "And who are they, my Lord?"
{There are two Digimon of great darkness and evil who I deem worthy to join us, Boltboutamon and GranDracmon.} Ogudomon informed, before adding. {There is also another, one who resides within the Dark Ocean. But even though he is a full Demon Lord, with his new form, he might refuse his chosen path. I speak of Daemon.}
"So Daemon got stuck in this wasteland as well?" Leviamon asked with a chuckle.
{From what I gather, the group known as the Digidestined imprisoned him here. His arrogance made him weak.} Ogudomon replied, sounding most serious as he ordered. {Leviamon, Lucemon, you two find Daemon and offer him the chance for his revenge. If he declines, show him the power of the Demon Lords. Make him know that he is no longer in command of his destiny.}
"As you command." Leviamon said in a continued respect, turning away and headed off, slinking into the shadows as he ventured outside the castle's wall, followed shortly by Lucemon CM.
{Barbamon, I want you to use your new magic. Create a few dark Digimon to send to this location.} Ogudomon ordered, using his power to create a map with red mark, where the Super Demon Lord then said. {This is where the misguided heroes dwell. Ambush and destroy them.}
"Yes, my Lord. And I know the prefect Digimon." Barbamon replied, before standing, where he held up his staff, which glowed with a sinister red light as he called. "By the order of the darkness and evils that fill my being, Ghoulmon Black, I command you to rise."
As the red light shone from his staff, darkness circled around Barbamon's being, increasing as he felt the power of Ogudomon fill him.
"Rise and destroy!" He commanded, releasing both the dark energies of his magic and Ogudomon's power, casting it forward, which caused a crimson red star pattern to appear upon the ground, before it suddenly burst open, releasing a great stream of black and red energy, where a twisted and terrible being then rose from the incantation, looking at Barbamon with a demented glare, who looked back at the Digimon with a wicked smirk.
Looking upon the creature, the other Demon Lords took in its form, where it looked like a dark and fiendish creature with a set of black wings and skin of matching colour.
Standing on a set of two clawed legs, the being brought up its arms, revealing each had an eyeball implanted in its palms, before it let out a fearsome cry, spread its wings and took off, smashing through the castle's roof as it began to hunt for its new foes.
"That is one fiendish Digimon, but think you could have taught it how to use a door?" Lilithmon questioned, which continued to make Barbamon smirk.
"Ghoulmon might lack some brain power, but his strength makes him the perfect weapon, the perfect destroyer." Barbamon boasted, taking to one knee as he faced Ogudomon's seal and promised. "Consider your little hero problem taken care of."
{Ghoulmon better not fail me, otherwise you will be the one who suffers for their mistakes.} Ogudomon warned, leaving Barbamon in place, kneeling before his Master, doing his best to hide the small amount of fear on his face, knowing that the Super Demon Lord's wrath was not to be taken lightly.
-Meanwhile-
After an hour, the Digidestined, Tamers and the Legendary Warriors had arrived to the cave entrance, thanks to the help of Azulongmon.
"Final stop, the cave of the Digi-Egg of Courage. Watch your step and make sure all valuables are still in your possession and not left in your seats." Azulongmon said, joking a little as the heroes and heroines boarded off of his form.
"Thanks for the ride, Azulongmon." Takato said, sounding quite grateful.
"It is no problem." Azulongmon replied, sounding a little serious as he began to depart. "But if you will excuse me, I must return to Gennai and Piximon. We will inform you if any omens of Ogudomon are breaching our worlds."
"We understand. Best of luck." Davis said as all watched Azulongmon fly away, just as Crusadermon and Dynasmon landed, joining the heroes and heroines.
"Let go inside the cave to see if there something to help us to find Drasil." Kari said as the heroes and heroines started to walk to cave entrance, stopping as they all saw Tai, Sora, Matt, Jun and and their partners waiting for them.
"Tai!" Kari called happily, running over and hugging her brother, where she then said. "I've missed you."
"And I missed you." Tai replied, wrapping his arms around Kari, having spent very little time with the Digidestined since he had returned to college.
"It's good to see you all again." Jun added with a smile, looking over at her sibling as she teased. "Even you, Squirt."
However, noticing several new faces, the maroon haired girl then asked. "But who are your new friends?"
"My name is Takuya." The brunette said, introducing himself, before gesturing to the others of his group. "And these are my friends, Tommy, Koji, Koichi, JP, Crusadermon, Dynasmon..."
"And this is Zoe." He added as she embraced the Warrior of Flame. "My girlfriend."
"You make a very cute couple." Sora commented with a smile, smiling from sensing that Takuya and Zoe obviously loved each other, as well as seeing a little of her and Tai within the new couple.
Though glad to see the older Digidestined, Yolei noticed they were several friends short, where she questioned. "Hey Tai, where's Izzy, Mimi and Joe?"
"They're still hanging back in Odaiba." Matt replied.
"After what Gennai told us, Mimi Izzy and Joe volunteered to stay and helping T.k and Catherine to protect Odaiba if Ogudomon plans to send any of his minions to attack." Tai informed, knowing he could trust his friends if anything did occur in Odaiba.
"A smart tactic." Crusadermon commented, facing Veemon as she then said. "Lord Paladin you have some pretty interesting friends."
From Crusadermon's words, Veemon felt a little embarrassed, trying to get use to it, to get used to Crusadermon and Dynasmon's continued display of great respect toward him.
But remaining focused on their goal, the Digimon of Miracles then entered the cave of Courage, followed alongside Davis and the others.
"It's been a long time since we last visited." Davis commented, smiling at the memories of finding and befriending Veemon, mastering the power of Courage and officially becoming a Digidestined, before the maroon haired Digidestined then asked. "So buddy, is there anything in here that might be useful for us to find Drasil's core?"
From the question, Veemon focused as he looked around the cave to find any forms of clues, anything that would bring them closer to Drasil.
When he got close to the spot where Davis had picked up the Digi-Egg of Courage, Veemon felt something inside of him, as if it was telling him that below the hole was what he desired, reflected as the V mark on his forehead began to give off a faint glow.
Noticing the glow, Davis asked. "Hey Veemon, what's up with your head? It's shining like a nightlight."
"I'm not sure why it's glowing, but the closer I get to the hole, the stronger a feeling I get in my gut." Veemon replied.
"Then if there's somethin' down there that y'all need, I'm on it." Armadillomon said in reply, smiling as he asked. "Cody, think you can give me a hand?"
Nodding in reply, the Digidestined of Knowledge and Reliability withdrew his D-3.
"Digi-Armour Energize!" Cody called, accessing the power of his D-3 and D-Terminal, giving Armadillomon the power of the Digi-Egg of Knowledge.
"Armadillomon armour Digivolve to... Digmon, the drill of Knowledge!" Digmon announced as he stood proudly, drills drawn and ready.
"Rock Cracking!" He then called, slamming his drill-like claws into the ground, digging up the dirt around him until he hit something, which was too tough to break.
"Veemon, I think I found what you were lookin' for." Digmon called, rubbing his drill-like nose as he added. "But if not, I just busted my nose for nothing."
Jumping down and into the hole Digmon had made, Veemon brushed away the remnants of dirt when he saw a container, which had the symbols of Courage, Friendship and Miracles carved into it.
"Whoever made that thing sure wanted to keep it locked." ken commented, before saying. "From the looks of it, it's made of Chrome Digizoit, and would take an incredible amount of force just to dent it."
"So how do we get it open?" Veemon asked, placing his hands on the box and lifting it, about to shake it to try and guess what was inside, when his hands released a soft light golden aura, circling not just Veemon, but also the box.
"It looks like you are the key for this lock, my Lord." Dynasmon said, watching with a great interest alongside the others as the symbols on the box glowed with red, blue and gold, just before the top digitized, allowing Veemon access to its contents.
Curious, Davis called. "C'mon, Vee. Don't just stand around, show us what's in there."
"Alright." Veemon replied, turning to face his partner and their friends, showing that in his possession, the 'V' marked Digimon now held a mysterious deep blue coloured orb, which radiated with a light blue aura.
With Veemon showing them the blue orb, he scratched his head and admitted. "I don't know how, but this orb, I can tell that it's a map. With it, I know it will show us where to find Drasil."
Curious, Koji asked. "So how does it work?"
"I can feel it, I can hear Drasil's voice inside the orb. It's telling me where to go." Veemon replied in a serious tone, hoping that the others didn't think that Veemon was crazy.
"It's faint, but I can hear it as well." Guilmon admitted, guessing it was because of the link towards the Royal Knights he shared as Gallantmon.
"So what's it saying, boy?" Takato asked Guilmon.
"Severe tee. Saver thee. Savour three." Guilmon replied, doing his best to pick up on what the message of Drasil was trying to say, before Veemon cut in and corrected. "Sever Tree. The message is Drasil lies at the Server Tree."
"So now we know what we are looking for, the next question is how do we get to the Serve Tree?" Kari asked, causing Veemon to hold up the orb and say with a confident smile. "We just follow this baby. The final message of the Digimon Paladin."
JP looked at the orb closely, where a question came to mind. "How are we going to the map it inside there?"
Thinking about JP's question, Veemon put some thought into it, until an idea came to him.
"Davis, can you get your D-Terminal out?" He asked, before explaining. "I think it might be possible to copy the data of the map onto your Digivice."
"It's worth a try." Davis replied, doing as Veemon had asked.
"After all, if the Digimon Paladin was able to copy his data into that orb, I don't see why you cannot do it." The Digidestined of Miracles then said, continuing to believe in his partner as Davis took out his D-Terminal as Veemon held up the orb in front of Davis' D-Terminal, where all watched on as the light that surrounded the orb started to transfer within the D-Terminal.
Giving it a moment, Davis saw the energies of the orb fade, disconnecting from the Digimon Paladin's map and Davis' D-Terminal, which he turned and examined the screen, now seeing a map that displayed the Digital World, only a light blue line was spread across the map, the key to finding Drasil now uploaded to the D-Terminal.
And with the map successfully uploaded, Davis used his D-Terminal, sending the map coordinates to the D-terminals and cell phones of his friends and allies, the Legendary Warriors getting the map uploaded to their D-Tectors
"Now that we have the map, let's start looking for Drasi..." Tai began to say, but stopped as the cave started to shake, filling all with concern.
"What's happening? Is it an earthquake?" Tommy asked, trying to keep from falling over, though Guilmon started to growl, while the rest of the Digimon got ready to fight, knowing the rumbling was another of Ogudomon's attacks, causing Veemon to say. "Guys, there's a Digimon outside that has the same dark energy like those Sagomon and Pukumon."
"Then it is Ogudomon." ken said in reply, looking at their friends and saying with a seriousness. "Whatever he sent, we have to be careful. Brace for a serious challenge."
The Digidestined, Tamers and the Legendary Warriors then headed out of the cave of Courage to see the sky had darkened once again, while hovering above them was a terrible looking Digimon, one that glared at the various heroes and heroines.
"Let me guess, that's one of Ogudomon's minions?" Koji asked, causing Takato to nod as he withdrew his D-Power, analyzing the being.
"You've got that right." He replied, before reading out the details of their foe. "Ghoulmon, Virus Type. Mega Level. It seems as though Ogudomon isn't holding back any punches."
"Well no matter how tough, we have to win." Takuya said with great determination as he braced himself for their fight, which was reflected by the others, all eager to show their skills and put a stop to the new fiendish Digimon.
Author : a enemy has appeared will the heroes beat him on the next Digimon, Digital monsters