CHAPTER 4: Two Cities
New York:
Izzy and Tentomon were already a few days in New York, but they still didn't progress at all in finding the Crown Code.
Tentomon: Izzy! Don't you think it would be wiser to go outside and look for the Crown Code?
Izzy: No…Tentomon, I can crack this code and then we can find out the exact location!
Tentomon: You've been saying that for the past three days!
Izzy: Well…ok…if you think it's wiser…but if we don't find anything in one hour we should get back!
They went out and tried looking for it in the places they thought it would make sense to find the Crown Code. Several hours had passed and they still hadn't found anything, however a lot of strange things had occurred while they were searching. People were either mad or they all had some sort of disease. They saw some brokers running away with money. They witnessed a bodyguard at a bank rob the very institution he was guarding. The policemen did not want to shoot off their guns as they were keeping the bullets for other occasions. Even Izzy could not stop at learning new things he encountered; he had spent an hour at learning things about the Empire State Building. Tentomon already wanted to go back to the hotel, until he heard someone call Izzy's name.
"Hey Izzy! What the hell are you doing in New York?"
Izzy: Willis? Is that you?
Willis: Yeah! Long time…
Izzy: Yeah…maybe you can help me find something…
Izzy told Willis the entire story on the apocalypse and the Crown Codes.
Willis: Well that's some story…I would like to help you, but my girlfriend is seriously ill and it all happened all of a sudden, last week…I need to help her…maybe we can help each other?
Izzy: Sure! Let's do that! Why don't we go see her at the hospital?
While the two were catching up, they had no idea that someone was spying on them. They went afterwards to the hospital where they met Willis' girlfriend, Nene. Nene had been diagnosed with lung cancer, but she had actually no problems until a week ago. This all seemed strange, but Izzy explained that it might be because of Pestilence, and what he heard from Cody. Everyone was a bit surprised and they thought he was mad, but Izzy definitely had a lead on Nene's sickness, Willis and Lucifer's plans, however even after thinking it through he could not make it out. The next day things were going worse in the city. People were greedier and greedier with every minute and Tentomon felt that Izzy was as well, only he was greedy for knowledge on how to find the Crown Code and curing Nene. Tentomon could not understand it, but he needed to confront Izzy, however it was too late for that.
Two hours later Willis called about a Digimon in Manhattan. Tentomon and Izzy went there immediately, where they found Willis fighting with a Digimon looking like an old man. Izzy immediately started looking up information on his computer instead of helping Willis.
Izzy: His name is Barbamon! He is one of the demon lords…he rules over greed…
Tentomon: That's it! That's why everyone has been acting so strange, including Izzy! Izzy listen to me! You have to stop this madness! You have to stop acting so greedy and selfish! We need to help Willis…Barbamon is too strong!
Izzy: Leave me alone! I need to find out how to kill him...
Barbamon: He is already under my spell! The Crown Code of Knowledge shall never be found!
Barbamon then unleashed his Crimson Flame towards Izzy, who was so caught up in his research that he didn't even look at what was happening.
Two days ago, Beijing:
Mimi: Oh…at this rate we're never going to find the Crown Code…this city is huge and I need a Coke!
Palmon: Mimi…I wish I could help you…but I think only you can find it!
The two went on for a few more hours until they reached a dead end. As they turned around they found a cloaked man blocking their way.
Man: If you want to find the Crown Code, come at midnight at the Forbidden City. I will meet you there and help you find it.
With that he jumped and disappeared. Mimi and Palmon had been thinking about trusting him or not, but they had no other lead and they had been searching like crazy for the Crown Code. So they decided to meet that mysterious man outside the Forbidden City.
Man: I'm glad you came. I shall reveal myself to you now…please don't freak out!
As the strange man threw away the cloak, not a human was revealed, but a Digimon, Beelzemon, one of the Demon Lords.
Palmon: YOU! A DEMON LORD!
Beelzemon: WAIT! I'm not here to harm you…I'm speaking truly…I'm sure the wielder of the crest of sincerity should hear me out and see whether I'm lying or not!
Mimi: Do you think I'll believe you? After what you are all trying to do?
Beelzemon: You should believe me! I don't intend to destroy any world…what sense does it make to be evil, when there is nothing good? I want to help you…I'll tell you what I know!
Mimi: Ok…well shoot…
Beelzemon: The Crown Codes…they can open the portal to hell and banish Lucifer…however one needs the eight in order to close the gate…it's been split into five pieces…four are with the horsemen…the fifth no one knows…but the warrior from legends shall find it…
Mimi: Who is that?
Beelzemon: I don't know. The codes enable the Crown Digievolution, which enables the Digidestined with the old Digivices to digivolve together with their digimon into the Royal Knights! They have been first created by the Sayian Goku, and were supposed to protect the two worlds from darkness. However with Goku's disappearance, the Knights lost their power and in order to maintain it they enclosed it into the Crown Codes. However some of them did not, do it, and remained inside the Digi-Eggs and the Digimon, Veemon, Wormon, Hawkmon and Armadillomon are examples of it. They're Mega-levels are the Royal Knights, that did not put their data into the Code Crowns. Nowadays the Knights are needed once more and they have revealed themselves. Mimi…I am telling you the truth! Look into your heart! You know I'm telling you the truth!
Mimi: I know you are…
At that moment the Crown with the Crest of Sincerity appeared and Mimi put it on.
Beelzemon: Now use it! Digivolve together with your Digimon!
"Mimi, Palmon Crown Digivolve into…Leopardmon!"
Leopardmon: That's not so bad…
Beelzemon: Good…now we have to hurry! Barbamon has put a spell on your friend Izzy, we need to save him!
Back in Manhattan:
Barbamon: Crimson Flame!
Beelzemon: Double Impact!
Beelzemon's attack sheltered Izzy from Barbamon's flames. No one expected two Demon Lords to fight against each other.
Barbamon: So…I always knew you were the weak link…you betrayed us…and you know I'm stronger than you!
Beelzemon: You may be…but I have a Royal Knight on my side!
Leopardmon: Extinction Wave!
Barbamon had been hit pretty bad, but he could still stand up. Leopardmon had however lost the strength and digivolved back. Izzy was still busy on his computer, until Mimi came and threw it down. Beelzemon was still struggling against Barbamon.
Mimi: Izzy! ARE YOU OUT OF YOUR MIND! I always knew you were a little crazy, but really?
Izzy: What do you want! I was about to crack that code!
Mimi: Screw that code! You are so obsessed…can't you for once see what's good in your life? I actually like you, but you never do anything…you're not even asking me out! All that knowledge and you're still soooo stupid!
At that moment Izzy kissed Mimi and knew he now knew everything he needed to know. Behind him a violet light appeared, with his Crown and the code of Knowledge.
Mimi: Well…I guess you really are smart…now use that crown!
Izzy put the crown on and then used it.
"Izzy, Tentomon Crown – Digivolve into…Examon!"
Mimi: WOW! THAT DRAGON-DIGIMON IS HUGE!
Examon: Barbamon…leave Beelzemon alone! You made a fool out of me! You shall pay for that! Beelzemon! A little help!
Beelzemon: Sure thing! Double Impact!
As Beelzemon was shooting his guns at Barbamon, Examon prepared for the strike, that was to destroy Barbamon. Examon went up in the exosphere, from where he started to crash down onto Barbamon. The fire and strength he gained was tremendous.
Examon: Barbamon! This is your end! Dragonic Impact!
With that explosion Barbamon was killed and Izzy, Mimi, their Digimon and Beelzemon left and said their goodbyes to Willis.
Willis was trying to get out of there as fast as possible, but he was stopped by a boy.
Boy: Well…I really liked that fight…inspiring…
Willis: I don't know what you're talking about!
Boy: Well…the Digimon were awesome…btw I actually saw you when you were talking to that one guy, and I couldn't help but overhear that you have problems with your girlfriend, Nene?
Willis: How…?
Boy: What if I can help you heal her?
Willis: I would do anything!
Boy: Well then…I think we may reach an understanding!
Willis: Ok…what's your name?
Boy: You can call me Jack!
Author's note: Cliffhanger…it was actually last minute to put in Mimi, but I actually enjoyed writing this chapter!