(Authors notes at bottom)
Our story thus far:
After the events chronicled in 'Final Destiny, New Beginnings', the DigiDestined were now free to find their own lives back in the real world. But it seems that even now trouble is stalking one member of the team. Horrible nightmares have plagued Matt since returning; even to the point of accidentally hurting Izzy when the latter came over to drop off some movie tickets. Trying to relax, Matt goes alone to the theater waiting for Izzy who never shows as the young computer expert and Yolei find they have more in common than crunching numbers. At the same time a strange illness strikes Tai but just as suddenly is gone, leaving Sora worried. A new player enters Mat's life as an unexpected run-in at the theater forecasts great changes to come...IF he survives the watchful gaze of extra-dimensional agents determined to take his life force! Having left the theater and unaware of the forces building against him, Matt takes Amy to a late dinner where the pair slowly begins to learn more about the other. But in that other dimension, final plans are being drawn; plans that will spell the death of Matt Ishida and the resurrection of the greatest evil our world has ever faced...
And now...
Of Crests and Planets pt 6--Designs in the Dark
The door slid back slowly with silent effort as Nadia blinked once, then twice, as her visitor's identity became crystal clear. With a sigh of resignation she stepped back into her quarters and motioned for her unexpected guest to do the same.
Talania followed her commander inside, only sitting down after being shot her a look that said if she was going to /be/ here, then she should be comfortable. Picking a small chair opposite Nadia, Talania eased down and crossed her legs awaiting the inevitable.
"Unless my memory is starting to fade /Captain/..." Nadia began, stressing her subordinates' rank..."I ordered you to get some rest. Normally, 'rest' would involve you, in your quarters, asleep. Yet here you are, wide awake, and in my quarters. Am I in error about something then?" she asked, not letting the barest hint of the amusement she was feeling into her voice.
Talania collected her thoughts for a moment, rose and then paced for several seconds before finally turning to face her superior. "No, General you are not in error. However, I found it...difficult...to rest when my earlier outburst in command was gnawing at me. Not only were they contrary to decorum, they were carried out in a public setting where morale could have been seriously compromised. I stopped by to request....to beg...your forgiveness in this manner."
Easing into attention, Talania awaited her fate. She knew that such exposition in front of the lower-ranking officers was beyond bad judgment, yet her emotions had still overwhelmed her anyway. That incident needed closure before she went into battle against the human boy.
Even though he was apparently human, her prey was as powerful as the most hated enemies of the Realm. Any enemy with power equal to those 5 human females was one that underestimating could well prove fatal.
Nadia sat quietly, collecting her own thoughts before standing up and then...most unexpectedly...placed her hands upon Talania's shoulders. "There is nothing to forgive. In this time, we all are under great stress. And yes, while you should have controlled the timing of your...opinions...to one more suited for such passionate viewpoints, I would not be worthy of my rank by jailing my most capable field officer before her greatest mission."
The words faded, and Talania nodded in her silent thanks to her commander as a huge weight lifted off her shoulders. The moment was broken however, when Nadia narrowed her eyes and looked directly at her junior officer.
"But there will /not/ be a repeat, will there Captain?" said Nadia as her gaze seemed to peer into the other woman's soul.
Talania blinked at the change of tone the conversation, but to her credit saluted almost immediately. "No ma'am!" she barked in perfect reply.
Decorum had to be maintained after all.
A few tense moments passed until Nadia was satisfied that the situation had been resolved. Relaxing slightly, the General looked at Talania for another long moment before choosing her words.
"You're worried about the mission."
If the Captain was surprised by her superior's statement, she hid it well. "I do have some concerns about the boy's power level General, but I would hesitate to call them 'worries'."
Nodding in understanding, Nadia's look prompted Talania to continue.
"This boy's power ranks among the highest life-force count ever seen in a human outside...them." Pausing, the woman could not help but feel a wave of revulsion caused by even acknowledging the existence of those who killed her sister. "I will be able to gain his life energy, but I am concerned that such a human might somehow be connected to our foes. If by draining him I draw /them/ into combat, what are my orders?"
Nadia paused over this for a long moment before walking over to her window. With a quiet sweep she surveyed he half-darkened city before her. Here and there flickering lights showed those homes on the verge of loosing power and succumbing to the cold their world had in abundance. Mixed in upon those structures were others already darkened by energy depletion; empty monuments to families now long gone. Only a few remained brightly lit as in the days of old and those grew fewer with each passing day. It was only when the sight threatened to depress her further did the General turn away.
"I have considered that same occurrence Captain; there may be some kind of link between humans of such power. However, the needs of our people is greater than any perceived threat of interference from our enemies. Drain the boy and return with his life energy. If our foes show, take what energy you have and return to Command. Even half of the boy's energy will be enough to do what must be done to save our Queen and quite possibly the Realm itself."
Talania nodded, holding back the urge to request permission to attack should the Sa....should /they/ appear. It was so clear now; the reasoning that before had eluded her. Her sister was lost to those same enemies because she attacked in rage and anger, without a plan or strategy.
She would not make those same mistakes.
'I understand General. I will not fail."
A small smile crossed Nadia's face
"On /that/ Captain, I have no doubt."
A chime suddenly cut through the room as the pair turned to view a monitor on the far wall. Flickers of gray and black ran up and down the screen until it finally cleared, showing the harried face of a Science Division member
"What is it private?"
Saluting, the young man visibly swallowed deeply, his jade-colored eyes betraying his nervousness. "My apologizes for bothering you General, but I was told to inform you that we shall be ready within one Earth standard hour."
"Excellent Private..." praised the officer... "we shall be there soon..." and with that she closed the channel and turned towards Talania. "Are you ready Captain?"
Talania nodded, then hesitantly pulled a small crystal from her pocket and held it out for her commander to see. "I am ready General. But...just in case..." she said softly as the crystal seemed to glimmer in the light of the room.
Nadia had seen...and taken...such crystals before; each one with a heavier heart than the last. But someone had to carry out the last rites of a fallen comrade, and she had been chosen by Talania to be that person.
With a simple nod she took the crystal, leaving Talania with little else to do but nod in appreciation. Then, as the moment passed, she addressed her commander.
"General, with your permission, there are a few things I need to do before departing for Earth."
"Of course Captain. Meet me at the command center in one Earth hour."
Nodding at the order, Talania saluted and quietly exited the room, the door sliding shut.
The room stood deadly quiet for a moment; more like a tomb than a place for the living. It was only then Nadia turned and walked quietly towards a far corner. With a wave of her arm over a hidden sensor, the corner suddenly slid upwards and apart, leaving a 4 ft gap which the General strolled through without a second thought.
The hidden room wasn't very big, enough for one person at best. Solid black walls lined the room with a matching ceiling. The only object in the room was a single circular table, covered with a black cloth. On the top of the table was small holder upon which rested a softly pulsing orb no larger than a globe. Flickers of black, red, and purple swirled within as if searching for a way to escape into the world outside..
It was then Nadia kneeled before the orb and saluted. "My Queen, the time is at hand. Soon we shall have the energy we need to free you from your eternal prison."
The colors swirled more rapidly now, as if the object was able to understand Nadia's words. Black and red mixed as pulses of violet light escaped into the room.
"I know, my Queen, you ache for release, but we must tread carefully! Our enemies...those that consigned you to this fate...still exist! You wait is but a short time more. On this I pledge my very life! But if we move too fast all could well be lost!"
Again the orb flared, as if lashing out in a vain attempt to reach her hated foes. The colors inside swirled with hurricane force as the anger at being imprisoned slipped through her icy control. It was only after a few seconds the maelstrom of light faded and returned to normal.
"Thank you, my Queen." Nadia gratefully said as she stood. With a final salute left the hidden room, the door again shutting behind her blending seamlessly into the wall . Looking at the time, the General clenched her fist as a dreadful smile crossed her lips.
"Soon boy, your power shall belong to me and with it, our Great Queen will live once more! Then revenge-for all our defeats and those we have lost-shall be paid in full by our most hated foes!"
With a dark laugh, Nadia departed her quarters and began the walk to the command center. That same dark smile stayed upon her lips as each step brought her that much closer to victory.
At long last, the Negaverse would stand triumphant once more.
( to be continued...)
Authors Notes:
1) I know this is a shorter chapter than I wanted to post, but I am having some trouble with the rest of it so I will post what I am most pleased with and continue to work on the next part as fast as I can! However, I work for Wal-Mart and with it getting closer to the holidays my free time will be shrinking. But I promise to keep going no matter what!
2) I've been dropping clues as to who these 'other dimensional' foes are, and in this chapter I pretty much revealed it! I hoped you liked the twist and if you did, wait until the next chapter! (evil 'I know what's coming and you don't' grin). One of 'them' is coming and Matt's life will never be the same!
3) Thanks for all the kind words and reviews! If you like the story please drop me a line or a review!
Thanks!! Fortress
Our story thus far:
After the events chronicled in 'Final Destiny, New Beginnings', the DigiDestined were now free to find their own lives back in the real world. But it seems that even now trouble is stalking one member of the team. Horrible nightmares have plagued Matt since returning; even to the point of accidentally hurting Izzy when the latter came over to drop off some movie tickets. Trying to relax, Matt goes alone to the theater waiting for Izzy who never shows as the young computer expert and Yolei find they have more in common than crunching numbers. At the same time a strange illness strikes Tai but just as suddenly is gone, leaving Sora worried. A new player enters Mat's life as an unexpected run-in at the theater forecasts great changes to come...IF he survives the watchful gaze of extra-dimensional agents determined to take his life force! Having left the theater and unaware of the forces building against him, Matt takes Amy to a late dinner where the pair slowly begins to learn more about the other. But in that other dimension, final plans are being drawn; plans that will spell the death of Matt Ishida and the resurrection of the greatest evil our world has ever faced...
And now...
Of Crests and Planets pt 6--Designs in the Dark
The door slid back slowly with silent effort as Nadia blinked once, then twice, as her visitor's identity became crystal clear. With a sigh of resignation she stepped back into her quarters and motioned for her unexpected guest to do the same.
Talania followed her commander inside, only sitting down after being shot her a look that said if she was going to /be/ here, then she should be comfortable. Picking a small chair opposite Nadia, Talania eased down and crossed her legs awaiting the inevitable.
"Unless my memory is starting to fade /Captain/..." Nadia began, stressing her subordinates' rank..."I ordered you to get some rest. Normally, 'rest' would involve you, in your quarters, asleep. Yet here you are, wide awake, and in my quarters. Am I in error about something then?" she asked, not letting the barest hint of the amusement she was feeling into her voice.
Talania collected her thoughts for a moment, rose and then paced for several seconds before finally turning to face her superior. "No, General you are not in error. However, I found it...difficult...to rest when my earlier outburst in command was gnawing at me. Not only were they contrary to decorum, they were carried out in a public setting where morale could have been seriously compromised. I stopped by to request....to beg...your forgiveness in this manner."
Easing into attention, Talania awaited her fate. She knew that such exposition in front of the lower-ranking officers was beyond bad judgment, yet her emotions had still overwhelmed her anyway. That incident needed closure before she went into battle against the human boy.
Even though he was apparently human, her prey was as powerful as the most hated enemies of the Realm. Any enemy with power equal to those 5 human females was one that underestimating could well prove fatal.
Nadia sat quietly, collecting her own thoughts before standing up and then...most unexpectedly...placed her hands upon Talania's shoulders. "There is nothing to forgive. In this time, we all are under great stress. And yes, while you should have controlled the timing of your...opinions...to one more suited for such passionate viewpoints, I would not be worthy of my rank by jailing my most capable field officer before her greatest mission."
The words faded, and Talania nodded in her silent thanks to her commander as a huge weight lifted off her shoulders. The moment was broken however, when Nadia narrowed her eyes and looked directly at her junior officer.
"But there will /not/ be a repeat, will there Captain?" said Nadia as her gaze seemed to peer into the other woman's soul.
Talania blinked at the change of tone the conversation, but to her credit saluted almost immediately. "No ma'am!" she barked in perfect reply.
Decorum had to be maintained after all.
A few tense moments passed until Nadia was satisfied that the situation had been resolved. Relaxing slightly, the General looked at Talania for another long moment before choosing her words.
"You're worried about the mission."
If the Captain was surprised by her superior's statement, she hid it well. "I do have some concerns about the boy's power level General, but I would hesitate to call them 'worries'."
Nodding in understanding, Nadia's look prompted Talania to continue.
"This boy's power ranks among the highest life-force count ever seen in a human outside...them." Pausing, the woman could not help but feel a wave of revulsion caused by even acknowledging the existence of those who killed her sister. "I will be able to gain his life energy, but I am concerned that such a human might somehow be connected to our foes. If by draining him I draw /them/ into combat, what are my orders?"
Nadia paused over this for a long moment before walking over to her window. With a quiet sweep she surveyed he half-darkened city before her. Here and there flickering lights showed those homes on the verge of loosing power and succumbing to the cold their world had in abundance. Mixed in upon those structures were others already darkened by energy depletion; empty monuments to families now long gone. Only a few remained brightly lit as in the days of old and those grew fewer with each passing day. It was only when the sight threatened to depress her further did the General turn away.
"I have considered that same occurrence Captain; there may be some kind of link between humans of such power. However, the needs of our people is greater than any perceived threat of interference from our enemies. Drain the boy and return with his life energy. If our foes show, take what energy you have and return to Command. Even half of the boy's energy will be enough to do what must be done to save our Queen and quite possibly the Realm itself."
Talania nodded, holding back the urge to request permission to attack should the Sa....should /they/ appear. It was so clear now; the reasoning that before had eluded her. Her sister was lost to those same enemies because she attacked in rage and anger, without a plan or strategy.
She would not make those same mistakes.
'I understand General. I will not fail."
A small smile crossed Nadia's face
"On /that/ Captain, I have no doubt."
A chime suddenly cut through the room as the pair turned to view a monitor on the far wall. Flickers of gray and black ran up and down the screen until it finally cleared, showing the harried face of a Science Division member
"What is it private?"
Saluting, the young man visibly swallowed deeply, his jade-colored eyes betraying his nervousness. "My apologizes for bothering you General, but I was told to inform you that we shall be ready within one Earth standard hour."
"Excellent Private..." praised the officer... "we shall be there soon..." and with that she closed the channel and turned towards Talania. "Are you ready Captain?"
Talania nodded, then hesitantly pulled a small crystal from her pocket and held it out for her commander to see. "I am ready General. But...just in case..." she said softly as the crystal seemed to glimmer in the light of the room.
Nadia had seen...and taken...such crystals before; each one with a heavier heart than the last. But someone had to carry out the last rites of a fallen comrade, and she had been chosen by Talania to be that person.
With a simple nod she took the crystal, leaving Talania with little else to do but nod in appreciation. Then, as the moment passed, she addressed her commander.
"General, with your permission, there are a few things I need to do before departing for Earth."
"Of course Captain. Meet me at the command center in one Earth hour."
Nodding at the order, Talania saluted and quietly exited the room, the door sliding shut.
The room stood deadly quiet for a moment; more like a tomb than a place for the living. It was only then Nadia turned and walked quietly towards a far corner. With a wave of her arm over a hidden sensor, the corner suddenly slid upwards and apart, leaving a 4 ft gap which the General strolled through without a second thought.
The hidden room wasn't very big, enough for one person at best. Solid black walls lined the room with a matching ceiling. The only object in the room was a single circular table, covered with a black cloth. On the top of the table was small holder upon which rested a softly pulsing orb no larger than a globe. Flickers of black, red, and purple swirled within as if searching for a way to escape into the world outside..
It was then Nadia kneeled before the orb and saluted. "My Queen, the time is at hand. Soon we shall have the energy we need to free you from your eternal prison."
The colors swirled more rapidly now, as if the object was able to understand Nadia's words. Black and red mixed as pulses of violet light escaped into the room.
"I know, my Queen, you ache for release, but we must tread carefully! Our enemies...those that consigned you to this fate...still exist! You wait is but a short time more. On this I pledge my very life! But if we move too fast all could well be lost!"
Again the orb flared, as if lashing out in a vain attempt to reach her hated foes. The colors inside swirled with hurricane force as the anger at being imprisoned slipped through her icy control. It was only after a few seconds the maelstrom of light faded and returned to normal.
"Thank you, my Queen." Nadia gratefully said as she stood. With a final salute left the hidden room, the door again shutting behind her blending seamlessly into the wall . Looking at the time, the General clenched her fist as a dreadful smile crossed her lips.
"Soon boy, your power shall belong to me and with it, our Great Queen will live once more! Then revenge-for all our defeats and those we have lost-shall be paid in full by our most hated foes!"
With a dark laugh, Nadia departed her quarters and began the walk to the command center. That same dark smile stayed upon her lips as each step brought her that much closer to victory.
At long last, the Negaverse would stand triumphant once more.
( to be continued...)
Authors Notes:
1) I know this is a shorter chapter than I wanted to post, but I am having some trouble with the rest of it so I will post what I am most pleased with and continue to work on the next part as fast as I can! However, I work for Wal-Mart and with it getting closer to the holidays my free time will be shrinking. But I promise to keep going no matter what!
2) I've been dropping clues as to who these 'other dimensional' foes are, and in this chapter I pretty much revealed it! I hoped you liked the twist and if you did, wait until the next chapter! (evil 'I know what's coming and you don't' grin). One of 'them' is coming and Matt's life will never be the same!
3) Thanks for all the kind words and reviews! If you like the story please drop me a line or a review!
Thanks!! Fortress
