Digimon Universe part 9
"Priorities,"
Tak curiously observed the device Iz was currently working on. Tak made sure he stood on the other side of the work table across from Iz to see what he was making but also stay out of the way. Patamon floats next to his head observing as well. Tak's brother had made him promise to not interfere with it while everyone was currently away on other assignments. It appeared to be a spherical device with four antennas poking out at different parts of the device. It has a glass lens that made it appear like a camera. Iz currently had Tentomon like eye goggled over his eyes with layers of data giving him suggestions on what to do next and applying it. With his armor's innate electrical properties he was able to make the adjustments needed the micro matrix, or whatever it was that Iz was sputtering on to himself about. Iz turned around then waved his hand for a 3-D model to appear before his hand, and he looked it over with particular eyes going over each and every detail. While Iz was distracted with that hologram Tak reached out a hand to pull the device closer so he could get a better look at the device.
"Please don't touch it yet," Iz said without turning around. Tak looked at Iz to wonder how he knew when his hand was hover right over it. Tak blushed and retracted his hand. Iz stared at the model for a good few minutes and then turned back around to make some last minute adjustments. "Gotta make sure the quark enhancers and the tachyon relays are hooked up properly," Iz touched the device in a few places again with electricity running through his fingers. After that he sighed with relief as he removed his tentomon eye goggles from his eyes he then looked at Tak. "Alright, now you can touch it,"
Like an excited child with a new toy Tak quickly scooped it up into his hands. "This seems really low tech for you," Tak said feeling the around the sphere object. It was heavier then it looked and clearly looked like an outdated piece of tech considering what he's used to.
"I had to salvage a lot of outdated and old scrap to meet the blueprints the other mes' and I constructed. We're short on time, so I didn't want to waste anymore searching for comparable parts,"
"I guess that's why it only took you thirty minutes to finish this. What's it supposed to do again?"
Iz held out his hand so Tak sat the device in Iz's open palm. "In words you can understand, it is a transmitter. It is supposed to monitor Chronomon's activity and measure just how powerful he is becoming. With this we can study it more thoroughly and come up with a plan of attack. The information will be fed to the four worlds currently putting up a fight,"
"Neat…" Tak said looking at the object.
"Now if you don't mind my asking, what do you need us to do Iz?" Patamon asked. Iz placed the device back into Tak's hands.
"Well firstly don't break it, it would be quite difficult to find new parts for it," Tentomon said.
"And we need you to throw it into the next portal you encounter. We don't wanna risk opening one ourselves,"
"Can't a MagnaAngemon just open a portal to this zone, because last I checked I thought that's where Chronomon was?" Tak asked.
"Well it all matters on what happens next. The other TK's are either busy, or on bed rest. So if one opens here that'll be the one we use or until they get a chance to,"
"Okay…" Tak said looking the device over curiously. He wished he could go ultimate already it was a serious down side for him. Unfortunately those thoughts had to take a backseat as of late. He's been feeling rather conflicted within himself, and he's ashamed to say more than usual.
"Tak?" Patamon questioned his quiet nature all of sudden. Tak pulled himself from his thoughts to look at his holographic friend. "Are you okay?"
"Yeah…why wouldn't I be?"
"I just feel like something has been bothering you lately,"
"Well…I guess you can say that," Tak said sitting the device down on the table again. He stared at it for a moment as he took his hat off. On the forehead inside the jewel piece, a symbol was blazed there. The symbol of Hope as the ray of sunlight shines down below. "The Crest of Hope…maybe it's not for me…"
"What are you talking about?" Patamon questioned bewildered. "Of course it's for you, you were chosen for it,"
"I'm not sure…I don't like fighting…I think because of that I can't bring out our true power. Maybe…if I tried a different approach…"
"I'd suggest against it Tak," came Iz's voice from across the room. Tak turned to see Iz was, not surprisingly, at his computer but still somehow listening. "Remember when Tye tried to force the power out. He lost control of himself and it brought out this dark side of him. I'm glad Kairi wasn't around to see him like that, but we all should learn from that,"
Tak took the words in as he turned his attention back to his crest. "It feels wrong though…I mean for you Knowledge is like second nature Iz. There isn't any doubt you're the smartest guy on the team, maybe even smartest guy we know. And for like just about everyone their crest fits them perfectly so it didn't take them long to access their power. I mean Kar was able to use her crest as soon as she downloaded it!"
"Well…that is true…" Iz said as he stopped typing on the computer to put on a thoughtful look. He looked over his shoulder to see Tak with a very discontent look on his face as he stared at his crest. No one ever thought twice about who each crest went too. Everyone thought it was a perfect fit for whoever they ended up with, including the crest of hope fitting Tak. "Well you aren't the first to feel that way Tak. Sora thought the exact same thing too and-,"
"She was being shocken ridiculous," Tak cut Iz off sharply surprising the older boy with the sharp tone he suddenly took. "I mean Love is a part of who she is. We all knew that and she did too. She just let her mind get twisted by that liar Demidevimon and his bratty partner,"
"So what makes your case different?" Tentomon asked.
"I don't need anyone to tell me that…" Tak stopped himself as his eyes narrowed after a moment. Iz looked at him to see his eyes conveyed an emotion of great distaste and a bit of confusion. Iz really didn't know what to say to Tak and began wondering when Matty would be around. "I'm wasting my time trying to explain this to you, or even think like this…" Tak groaned as he simply sat his hat back on his head. After that he picked up the device again then placed it in the bag on his back then he walked toward the exit to the lab with a sour look on his face.
"Tak come on, your crest is a part of you too it's just a little more complicated is all. Even I haven't really figured it out yet. Besides, your still a kid and-,"
"It must be nice Iz to draw strength from yourself…like it being a part of who you are…" Tak said as he departed from the lab. Iz looked after Tak in wonderment.
"Where did all this come from all of a sudden?" Tentomon wondered.
"I can't say honestly. He's bummed that his crest program hasn't fully integrated into his system, that much I knew, but it sounds a lot more serious," Iz said with a hand on his chin.
"Maybe we should investigate!" Tentomon exclaimed.
"Tento I don't think-,"
"It's a bad idea? I'm glad you agree lets fly!" Tentomon exclaimed bringing the wings on Iz's back to life. Iz called out in surprise as he was unwittingly flying through the lab and out the door after Tak. Since Tentomon was being so persistent Iz decided he'd go along with the plan as long as he was the one flying. In rookie mode Tak would be least likely to pick up on them, but they had to keep their distance. The buzzing of Iz's wings could give them away. After a little flying around Iz spotted Tak talking with Kar. He balances on a floating advertisement sign then extends insect antennas from his helmet on his head to focus in on what they're saying.
"…so bad Tak," Kar finished with Iz catching onto the end of her sentence.
"You of all people in this world should get where I'm coming from Kairi, you gotta!"
"I do Tak, but you have to understand and see past it. You can't let it consume you…I know it's hard and scary…but you can do it," She said with some hope in her voice as she placed a hand on his shoulder.
"Kar…you were able to see past that as soon as you got the program and got it work for you right away!"
"That was a fluke in all honesty…" Gatomon stated.
"A fluke that made you push past whatever doubts you had. You were already really powerful, you're naturally special, gifted, full of kindness, amazing and-," Tak cut himself upon realizing that he was rambling which made him blush. Kar smiled at him.
Iz listened but couldn't quite grasp what they were talking about specifically. "What is it that Kar understands that no one else on the team would?" Iz asked his curiosity growing.
"We'd like to know that too," came a familiar voice. Iz turned his head to see Tye and Matt next to him on the sign. Iz shouted out in surprise which prompted both boys to grab him and pull him down onto a rooftop close by. The scream was interrupted but did garner the two children's attention as they glanced up confused with the noise. "Geez Iz, chill out!" Tye hissed.
"What are you guys doing?" Iz demanded after he removed their hands from his mouth.
"Spying on Tak and Kar, what else?" Matty said as if that was so obvious.
"But why?"
"Make sure there's no foul play…" Tye said with narrowed eyes.
"That's his reason, I'm here to make sure he doesn't get in over his head," Matty said. "But what are you doing here?"
"Yeah Iz, you couldn't care less about stuff like this, and you're not the spying type?" Tye added with a raised eyebrow. Iz was curious with how well Tye could move about the rooftops in champion mode, but disregarded that for the moment to respond.
"Tak seemed greatly troubled when he left my lab. Tentomon thought it a good idea to follow and figure out why,"
"Troubled how?" Matty asked.
"He seemed downright depressed about something. He says the Crest of Hope shouldn't be his and that it doesn't fit him," Tentomon explained.
"And now listening in on Tak and Kar's conversation-,"
"Whoa, how were you able to hear them, we couldn't hear squat from where we were?" Tye asked.
"I could hear bits and pieces. It sounded like Tak was upset about something," Matty admitted.
"My antennae," Iz said pointing to them on his head. "I modified them to be able to filter out sound and focus in on faraway locations. I had actually got the theory-,"
"Okay that's crash, but what were they saying?" Tye interrupted earning a slight glare from Iz.
"Well, Tak seemed to be trying to get advice from Kar for some reason because she can understand something about him that no one else can. I couldn't figure out what from the conversation I had with him myself. I mentioned he should talk to Sor but he didn't seem into that idea. Something is really bothering him,"
Tye and Matty seemed taken aback. If someone like Iz who was so out of touch with peoples' feelings could tell Tak was upset then it must be serious. "Maybe we should try talking with him," Matty suggested.
"Or maybe you guys should try being better at spying," came a voice behind them. They turned sharply to see Tak and Kar both glaring at all present. "I can't shocken believe you!"
"Tak come on we were-," Tye began.
"Spying, yeah, we gathered and were trying to ignore it for the past ten minutes," Kar interrupted rubbing her forehead.
"You knew?"
"I could hear a pin drop a mile away during rush hour, what do you think?" Kar asked with folded arms.
"Plus you aren't known for your mobility in champion form. I could hear every grunt you made," Gatomon chuckled.
"I told you!" Matty proclaimed.
"My bad…" Greymon muttered.
"Guys!" Tak said demanding attention. "Shock…I really don't need this right now. Look I just wanted to talk Kar without you guys. But seeing as I can't even get that I'll just be mode then!" And at that Tak turned to fly away shifting into champion mode.
"Um Iz you think you could catch him and get him to calm down?" Matty asked with a groan.
"Wouldn't it be better if you did?" Iz asked.
"I could try but even in mega I can't keep up with Tak's flight skills. You're the only one here qualified,"
"Well that's surprising insight given your reputation,"
"Just go, we'll catch up,"
Iz smirked as he shifted into champion mode too and shot off after Tak. Using Tak's slipstream and the air currents Iz skillfully caught up with Tak in a few moments. Even with the helmet over his eyes Iz could see the annoyed look he was being given. Tak attempts to fly off to lose Iz but Iz follows closely which only seemed to annoy Tak more. Tak dived into heavy on going traffic down below them. The flying cars whizzed by at speeds far faster than anyone could catch with the naked eye. However, these two were flying in between them going against traffic even. Tak was having little trouble it seemed partly because he was a daredevil at times and liked doing things like this to as he would say 'feel the mode'. However since Iz is a much more sane Digidestined he had a lot of trouble avoiding the pun of being a bug on a windshield. If he pulled out he'd lose Tak for sure. Iz then got serious as the Kabuterimon mask came down over his eyes. His wings increased their buzzing speed as he sped off with the mask creating equations at speeds most human brains would need paper and pencil to start on Iz was solving all at once. These equations allowed him to maneuver through the best pathways to get to his goal as if he was moving like a real insect. Tak was only able to glance back as Iz was upon him and grabbed the boy and pulled him out of the heavy traffic. Tak slapped Iz's hands away and was about to fly off again when he decided to about face to look at Iz who was grateful he stopped.
"What do you want?" Tak asked. Iz was a bit taken aback with his demeanor.
"I want to know what's going on with you Tak. Why this sudden attitude change, why are you so unhappy all of sudden?"
"What makes you think I just started feeling this way?" Tak questioned as he hugged himself but then he sighed. "Like I said in the lab Iz, it would be a waste to explain to you," Tak turned to fly away.
Iz never took a liking to being blown off as this time he cut off Tak's flight path. "Try me,"
Tak looked up at Iz who didn't back down as he removed his mask to reveal his stern face. Upon seeing the seriousness in Iz's eyes Tak seemed to simmer down as he too removed his mask, and he floats down to a rooftop with Iz close behind. "I…struggle… I mean…I had talked to…" Tak looked at Iz with saddened visage. "Can you promise you won't tell anyone Iz?"
"Tak the others, especially Matty, deserve to know what's wrong if there's a problem I can't just-,"
"Please Iz," Tak pleaded.
Iz sighed knowing Matty would pound him for information later, but he supposed he could prepare himself for that, "Alright, I promise,"
"Really Iz?" Tak questioned stepping forward to hover closer to Iz's standing height.
Iz placed both hands on Tak's shoulders then brought him back down. "I promise Tak, now tell me what's wrong,"
"Well…I've been talking to Chronomon…"
"Well that's not hard to believe Tak. He has been sending Digimon here who can talk and the other us' have reported the same thing,"
"Yeah…but…he's in my head…"
"What?" Iz said alarmed as he took a step back.
"Yeah, he's been talking to me in my mind for the past week now,"
"This is serious Tak, we need to get you checked out or maybe-,"
"Iz you promised,"
At the reminder of his words Iz calmed a bit but still on edge. "What has he been saying?"
"That everything is coming together. That everything will be alright. He's… also been saying some things that's starting to make me think and it's hard to ignore it,"
"What things?"
"I'm…only lying to myself. Iz, haven't you ever questioned how powerful Kar and I are? How different our crest is from everybody else's?"
"They are different…but I always speculated that was coincidental with the fact you two were the youngest,"
"Well that's partly the reason…" Tak looked down. "He said…we were the easiest to mold,"
"What does he mean by that?"
"I'm not sure…but he makes it sound like having the Crest of Hope is a burden. I'm starting to believe him,"
"Tak, I know it's hard right now. With your crest not glowing it must be a little frustrating, and on top of this crazy super dimensional Digimon gunning after you. If this bothers you so much then you should talk to the others about it,"
"I thought about it but…none of you would understand…Kairi is the best person who would. Chronomon said she would be a waste to talk to because she is easily manipulated and she's too pure,"
"What would she understand Tak, what is it your trying to say?"
"…What if I'm only able to be what my crest wants me to be, not what I represent?"
"Tak I-," Iz was cut off by an alarm that went off on his Digivice. He noticed Tak had the same alert too which meant a Dimensional portal was opening up. It seemed rather close by as well. Tak sighed as he turned to go confront the danger deeming the conversation over, but not feeling an ounce of relief from it. Iz stopped him as he turned him around to look him straight in the eyes. "Listen, I know I'm no expert and your probably right stuff like this is wasted on me. However, I do know that you can't let yourself be told what you can and can't be. You are who you are Tak and you can't change that, no one can," Tak seemed shocked at the emotion Iz's words carried it was so unlike him. Tak smiled up at him.
"Thank you Izzy," he said and then wrapped his arms around Iz for a tight hug. Iz was a bit surprised but returned the gesture.
"No problem, but I still think you should at the very least talk with Sara,"
"…Okay I will," Tak released him then turned back to fly off. Iz looked to see that the others finally caught up with them. He gestured them to follow as he took off after Tak.
"Geez you guys are fast, it took us forever to catch up," Tye whined in his Wargreymon mode. The dramon killers were retracted at the moment as his armor was like a high tech version of the original Wargreymon armor. The armor is a red color instead of golden and the crest of Courage shined proudly on his back in golden color. His head is between Wargreymon's mouth like it's a helmet currently open to reveal his face and inner layer of black armor.
"We seriously need to get the hang of this flying thing," Matty agreed in MetalGarurumon mode. He was simply a bipedal version MetalGarurumon. His helmet was like Tye's in the fact it was MetalGarurumon's head with Matty's head is inside MetalGarurumon's mouth. Claws on his hands with Garurumon fur on the back of his hands, thick chrome digizoid metal armor, and an array of compartments on his body no doubt holding a barrage of weapons.
"Tak makes this look so easy," Kar added. In her Angewomon form she paled a very similar appearance to Tak except she has no backpack, and instead of white lines on her armor its pink. Her armor is skin tight, with white patches on the armor, a pink scarf, and the white shining wings out the back of her armor. "It's hard to fly in the right direction with all these wings,"
"I believe the key Tak uses is riding on the wind instead trying to fight against it," Iz suggested.
"And what's your secret?"
"My wings are like an insect's. The faster I beat them, the faster I go, and plus a lot of insects are innate fliers. Take the Nirvana Beetle it has-,"
"Okay that's crash, but let's catch up with Tak before we lose him," Tye said as he sloppily flew ahead. Matty and Kar agreed as they also sloppily sped up. Iz huffed as he simply decided to rush on ahead past them and catch up with Tak first.
"Well I usually call you to tell me what we're up against," Tak said.
"Well according to these readings…there's only one…but it seems pretty strong. Should probably be careful," Kabuterimon warned. It was a moment later they all noticed a swirling vortex beneath them on the top of a building. Standing in front of that portal was…a MagnaAngemon.
"A MagnaAngemon…just one…and it looks exactly like TK's version of him too," Tak said as he touched down in front of the angel. He was surprised to see the angel simply standing there instead of causing havoc like the other Digimon who appear do.
"Glad you came. I was hoping that the other Digidestined weren't going to continue fighting your battles for you," MagnaAngemon stated in an adult TK voice.
Before Tak could answer the angel two ultimates and two megas landed in front of him taking battle positions. Iz must have Level Shifted. "Tak get the device in that portal and close it while we deal with this guy," Iz instructed. Iz knew that Tak would probably feel sidelined especially after Chronomon basically outright challenged him. However, in Tak's current state of mind and the clear level advantage the boy lacked he would not do well in this fight.
"But -,"
"I have to agree with Iz here Tak. Once you get that portal close you can help us wrap up whatever will be left of this guy," Tye said rushing forward bringing forth his Dramon Killers.
"Unfortunately, that's not how this is going to work," the MagnaAngemon placed his hand on the ground. "Viral Seal!" In a big burst of light a sphere appeared and began expanding. Tye slammed into and was unable to push past it. Upon seeing this they all rushed the sphere hoping to stop it or derail the attack. However, when Tak touched it he passed right through it.
"Tak!" Matty called. Upon realizing he slipped through Tak turned back around to see the sphere had stopped shining and took up the entire building rooftop. The others were on the other side of the bubble unable to pass through. Tye kept pounding on the bubble with his fist, and Matty launched missile after missile at it. However, it seemed like the combined might of two megas was not enough to push past it. "Tak get out of there!"
"You'll find that quite impossible," the MagnaAngemon stepped forward pulling out his purple blade. "This sphere is a product of a lot of research and experimentation. I developed it myself. You have no idea how much time and effort it took to form this sphere and create a perfected MagnaAngemon,"
"What do you mean? What is this thing and what do you mean 'perfected' MaganAngemon?" MagnaAngemon rushed Tak head on forcing him to summon his staff to block the downward swipe of his sword. Tak was struggling tremendously under the might of this foe.
"Oh you poor thing, allow me to explain every detail. The sphere is a construction of pure holy energy that is completely one way. Made to capture and contain virus type Digimon,"
"But Tak's programming is Vaccine!" Angewomon exclaimed.
"No…it's not…" Iz gasped in horror.
"What are you talking about Iz?" Matty asked.
"I had never mentioned it because…well I had hoped it wouldn't be a problem. Devimon's attack on Tak did serious damage…it permanently corrupted a part of his program. This makes Tak by strict definition a Vaccine/Virus hybrid. That's why he would had such trouble staying in control for a while and why he's significantly stronger,"
"Tak's part Virus!" Wargreymon yelled in horror. No one quite understood why Wargreymon was so worried.
"He's fighting a Digimon that's powers are especially effective against viruses!" MetalGarurumon exclaims. This successfully scared them now as they began pounding on the sphere. Tak was flung against the sphere harshly. He staggered to his feet then flew upward dodging a blast from the MagnaAngemon's Excalibur.
"How did you know?" Tak asked swinging his pole downward to be blocked by the Ultimate angel.
"Please, I'm part virus part vaccine as well. I know my own kind," MagnaAngemon flung Tak through the air, but the boy caught himself as he faced his opponent.
"Well then that means we're even. My powers can work on you just as well as yours can work on me," Tak pulled back his staff. "Hand of Fate!"
MagnaAngemon raised his beam shield to block the attack as his feet slid against the roof. MagnaAngemon circled around the blast then rushed up into the air to stab his blade forward. He narrowly missed Tak's head as the boy dived downward. He regained his staff then blocked another downward slash. That continued clashing for a moment with Tak's staff able to fend off the blade of MagnaAngemon. Tak deflected the sword then brought his staff around the back of MagnaAngemon's legs. He pulled sharply taking the angel's feet from under him then leaped upward to drill him into the roof with a Holy Knuckle. A large dust cloud kicked up after the initial contact giving the viewing audience a bad case of anxiety. Once clear they could see what happened and were shocked to see MagnaAngemon had caught Tak's wrist with ease. Tak struggled to regain his freedom so he raised his other fist. However, MagnaAngemon's sword came out after being dispelled and it came out at the right angle to pierce Tak's shoulder. His bad shoulder. Tak gave a shout of pain as he tried to pull back, but the MagnaAngemon held strong. The ultimate rose to his feet then throttled Tak straight into the ground.
"Tak!" Matty yelled pounding on the barrier.
"We gotta get through somehow!" Kar exclaimed.
"The barrier keeps out all Digimon who aren't viruses," Wargreymon reiterated.
Tak's back slammed into the shield in front of his friends. He shakily got to his feet as he looked back at them. "Call…Takeru…"
"Takeru?" Matty asked with a questioned look. Before Tak could say anymore MagnaAngemon slammed his elbow into Tak's gut. MagnaAngemon then grabbed Tak by the throat then hoisted him up. "Tak!"
"I'm seriously disappointed right now. I made all this effort, and you don't even put up a decent fight,"
"What is this…perfected MagnaAngemon?" Tak gasped out.
"Yes, see all the Digimon I've made so far have been test subjects. They lacked a lot of what the originals have, what really makes them special. I could make a hundred MagnaAngemon but they'd all pale in comparison to this one. Because he is the pure representation of what an Ultimate level MagnaAngemon, born from the Crest of Hope, should be like. This is only the tip of the iceberg with what I can do now that I've officially unlocked Hope," Tak mashed his teeth. "Oh, that's right, I did in a few short days what you couldn't do in months. Must be infuriating,"
Tak summoned his staff then swung it at the angel's head, but the angel was fast as he caught it in fist before it could make contact. "Tak hang on!" Angemon exclaimed.
"How about some new advice, stop hanging on and just let go," Tak opened his eyes to stare down at the angel. "Let go…you know what I mean Tak. I know you know, just let it all go,"
"I don't know…what you're-,"
"You know that burning pain in your arm, indulge in it, lose yourself to it, and succumb to it totally. You will find yourself transformed into something new, something of your own creation," MagnaAngemon yanked Tak's staff away from him then placed a hand on Tak's bad arm. Tak began to panic because the exact place he chose was the very spot Devimon's claws struck. Then a tremendous amount of pressure was placed on his arm making Tak cry out in pain. To Matty this was the worst thing he could ever imagine, he was quickly becoming exhausted just pounding on the shield.
"Help is on the way," Iz muttered as he stopped Matty from striking the sphere. "We just have to wait right now,"
"Wait!" Matty yelled grabbing Iz. "I will not just wait with my brother screaming like that!"
"We don't have a choice Matty," Iz responded evenly. Matty mashed his teeth as he looked on to see MagnaAngemon on the verge of snapping Tak's arm right off.
"You want the pain to stop then make it!" MagnaAngemon twisted almost to the breaking point as his thumb was about to touch the back of his leg. Tak mashed his teeth as he began fighting against the hold. Suddenly black and golden energy surrounded his body.
"Angemon Level Shift…" the light blinded MagnaAngemon as he was thrown backward. When it died down in front of him stood another MagnaAngemon. Though Tak's form was different since his wings are black and so is his helmet, but everything else is the same between the two. Except the obvious of Tak being shorter. "MagnaAngemon!"
"No way…" the others muttered.
Tak unsheathed a blade from his right arm that was as dark as midnight. "Way,"
"Well, now things might start getting interesting," MagnaAngemon said showing his blade.
"I'm inclined to agree," came another voice. MagnaAngemon was slow to react as a powerful blast nailed him in the back throwing him to the ground. MagnaAngemon flew up to avoid another few blasts to face the new opposition. "A perfected MagnaAngemon huh we'll see about that,"
"Always into challenges I see," came another voice outside the sphere behind the Digidestined of 2099. They turned to see a battered Takeru walk over to them. His arm is in a sling with bandages on his face and a slight limp. "Here I am, back in 2099,"
"Whoa…" Kar gasped at seeing Takeru. She was slightly blown away with the fact of seeing another Tak for the first time. She noticed that he was only slightly older then Tak, possibly nine or ten.
"The back-up you told us about?" Tye questioned looking at the battered form of Takeru. "He looks pretty beaten up…and that look is so retro…"
Takeru's eyes narrowed. "Don't let my look fool you, I could totally wreck everyone here. But of course that's not the issue at hand. Iz told me I needed to be here, and I went against a lot of orders to show up. So a little gratitude wouldn't hurt,"
"Shock… a temperamental Tak at that," Wargreymon muttered.
"He was the best choice to help. His Digimon is also a hybrid of Vaccine and Virus," Iz explained. He didn't want to admit it, but he was a little thrown at seeing Takeru standing as tall as him.
"You neglected to mention that Tak Digivolved," Takeru said as he stared at the battle. The four of them were quite stumped with the term Takeru used but assumed he meant Level Shifting. HolyAngemon and Tak were doing a successful job and fighting the MagnaAngemon off, but the battle looked slow going. This perfected MagnaAngemon was a lot more powerful than either every expected.
"He just did we're just as surprised," Kar answered.
Takeru frowned. He knew his Digimon could heal faster than him, but that didn't mean he was fully recovered. Tak didn't look so good either as he seemed to be in a lot of pain. "This won't be easy,"
The three angels smashed together in a stalemate as they all went flying back with Tak and HolyAngemon side by side. "He's…really strong," HolyAngemon gasped.
"I had no idea he was this powerful. That means…he was toying with me the entire time up till now. I feel like we're gonna need more help," Tak said.
"Unlikely, since with this bubble no one can else can get in," Tak's MagnaAngemon added.
"I can't Sacred Digivolve with Takeru because he cannot pass through the bubble,"
"Then we must work together then, MagnaAngemon full synchronization," Tak said. At his words Tak's outline began glowing a golden hue. HolyAngemon smirked as he unsheathed both his blood red blades from both forearms. They both rush the single MagnaAngemon head on as it took a defensive position.
"Soul Vanisher!" MagnaAngemon swung his sword decimating everything in its path. It was too big and fast to avoid.
"Warping Gate!" Tak called tackling HolyAngemon. There was an explosion that followed after the blast as a dust cloud covered the area. When it cleared there was no sign of either of them. MagnaAngemon doubted that single attack could get rid of them that easily. Suddenly, a gate appeared before him and it opened. He braced himself to plant himself firmly on the ground to prevent being sucked in. However, he was surprised when Tak and HolyAngemon came out.
"What the-,"
"Holy Virus!" They both exclaimed. Tak swung his sword to unleash a black crescent wave, and HolyAngemon released a golden crescent wave. They worked together to form an X that slammed into MagnaAngemon's chest. The blast was too powerful for even this powerhouse of an angel to overcome. The dark energy was overpowering his holy qualities, and the holy qualities were giving him pain because of his viral qualities. In a moment's notice MagnaAngemon was destroyed. Tak rushed over to the portal as he retrieved the device Iz made. He pressed a button then tossed it inside after that he closed it. HolyAngemon fell to a knee trying to catch his breath.
"Not bad…" HolyAngemon muttered.
"Thanks…" Tak then collapsed to the ground as he lost his ultimate form to fall into neutral mode of having no Digimon powers. With MagnaAngemon gone the shield vanishes as the others rushed over. Matty go to his brother then lifted him into his arms.
"Tak…I'm so sorry you went through that," he said.
"It's alright…I actually feel a lot better," Tak said with a small smile. He looked over to see Takeru consoling HolyAngemon. "Thanks for coming to my rescue,"
"Yeah, us hybrids gotta stick together after all right," Takeru said with a small smile. Matty nods his thanks as well and flies away with Tye and Kar right behind him. Takeru sighed as turned to open a dimensional portal with his earpiece. "You said you had a question for me also?" Takeru asked with his back to Iz who remained behind.
"Tak said he's been hearing Chronomon in his head…I'm curious to know if you've had the same problem,"
HolyAngemon's gaze turned to Takeru sharply upon hearing this. "You have haven't you?" he questioned.
"Sure I have," Takeru admitted. "He's taunting me… trying to get me to-,"
"To what?" Iz asked upon realizing he cut himself off.
"You've heard about what I did to my world I'm sure," Iz nods not seeming that set off about it. "He's trying to get me to do it all over again. It's getting harder and harder to resist. I don't know what he's trying to do with us Iz but I know one thing. We're experiments to him, the four of us. He wants to make us into something, and seeing Tak evolve like that I know for a fact he's before his time. Don't let this victory fool you, its hollow, because even when we win, we still lose," Takeru left it at that as he and HolyAngemon stepped into the portal.
"Then it's time we move to the offensive," Iz said flying up into the air.
