Looking In a Broken Mirror part 9

"Dark Truths,"

Noir Universe

TK was currently walking down the hallway of the laboratory in the Digital World. The Lab itself was actually stationed on Server the former base of Etemon, so he needed to get to a teleporter in order to get to File Island quickly. He was being flanked by Taichi and Yamatto with their Digimon. TK has a very sullen look on his face. Taichi and the others had informed TK of a few events that had occurred in their world. TK was a bit put off by all that had happened. He somewhat understood why he was hated now, but he still didn't think it had to be this way. Taichi and Yamatto walked over to a platform.

"Okay TK, this is how things work. We're gonna beam you to File Island, from there you're gonna meet with the leader there, SaberLeomon," Taichi explained.

"SaberLeomon?" TK asked confused.

"Yeah, he's the same Leomon we met during our battle with Devimon,"

"But, he was destroyed during a fight with MetalEtemon," Patamon said aware of the story Joe and Mimi told of that time.

"Destroyed?" Gabumon gasped.

"He got hurt, but he was tough enough to survive that fight. He actually was able to join in that final push against Piedmon, but Orgermon was lost," Yamatto said.

"Oh, that's really strange," Patamon said.

"Here," Taichi said holding out TK's Digivice. TK looked at it oddly then back up at Taichi. "Take it, but try not to go overboard," TK nods then takes his Digivice from Taichi's hand. TK looked at it in his hand then turned to both of them to give them a nod.

"Good, step up there," Yamatto instructed. TK hopped onto the panel with Patamon sitting on his head. "Good luck," Yamatto said throwing the switch and then TK and Patamon disappeared in a flash of light. "He's gonna need it,"

"Ready?" Taichi asked.

"Yeah, we'd better go,"


Adventure Universe

"TK!" Matt exclaimed rushing into Tai's room. He was pretty freaked when he realized that Takeru was not where he had left him. He and Gabumon practically ran three blocks trying to locate him. When he called Tai's place in order to gain some extra help in locating him he was quite surprised to find out he was there. He was both relieved and quite frustrated with the boy. "TK, why'd you run off!" Matt exclaimed rushing over to the boy. Takeru shot Matt a glare which threw Matt agape for a moment. "TK?"

"Afraid not," Takeru said.

"What's going on?" Matt questioned.

"Apparently, TK, isn't our TK," Tai said.

"What?" Matt questioned as he stared at Takeru.

"Sorry," Takeru said crossing his arms. "I'm not who you think I am,"

"But…who…what's going on?" Matt was so lost.

"Long story short, I'm the TK from the other reality, and your real brother is on my world. Right now I'm stuck here and need help getting back. Also, I'd like you to stop calling me TK, just call me Takeru," Matt gasped a bit stepping back.

"Yeah, we we're pretty shocked to," Sora said.

"Well what does he want?" Matt asked.

"As I just said I want to get back to my world, and restore order as quickly as possible," Takeru spoke up.

"I'm still wondering why we should even help him in the first place, he's really rude," Mimi huffed.

"Well think of it this way, you guys don't like me, so imagine the whole entire Digital World and Real World wanting me dead. TK, from what I gathered here, is not as powerful as I am. He could possibly be killed. Is that enough of a reason to want to help me?" Everyone in the room grumbled at this realization. They didn't like Takeru, but in order to rescue TK they needed to help him.

"What makes you so much stronger than us?" Gatomon challenged.

"Well, unlike your TK and Patamon, we've discovered the power of our mega form," Patamon said.

"You guys have a mega form?" Izzy asked shocked.

"Yes, but even without it I'm sure you've all noticed how much stronger TK has been. I mean, I know he isn't as powerful as me, but he must be stronger then all of you,"

"Boy, conceded much," Mimi said.

"Well we're wasting time with this anyway," Takeru said trying to get back on track. "Kous-I mean, Izzy, do you have a way of sending us back or not?"

"I only have a theory, but it may not be effective," Izzy said.

"I kinda wish we could just rip a hole back to our world," Patamon groaned. Takeru suddenly had an idea.

"Maybe…that's not so crazy after all…." Takeru said.

"Actually it is, ripping a hole in the dimensions may be able to get you back, but you'll probably endanger every living thing in the multiverse!" Izzy exclaimed.

"True, but the boundary between our worlds is weakening right? So, the line that separates us will also begin to blur more and more,"

"That leads to…" Izzy began thinking. "It being much easier for one side to cross into another!"

"Exactly,"

"But, at that point it'll probably be do or die, wouldn't it?" Tai asked.

"Right, so what should we do?" Joe asked.

"I think it's best I find some way to get in contact with TK. Knowing the others, they'd probably cut off all forms of TK escaping," Takeru said putting a finger and thumb to the sides of his mouth.

"Maybe, we can get around that somehow," Patamon suggested.

"That means that we'd have sit in front a mirror 24/7 and hope we get lucky," Takeru said not liking the idea.

"Only plan you've got right now. I can't come up with any other way. It seems the mirror works as a gateway between our worlds, since they are literally mirrored versions of each other. Which also means it can only connect with the counterpart of the other," Izzy hypothesized.

"That sounds the most likely,"

"Then we all vote to getting this guy outta here," Tai said and everyone agreed. Takeru huffed then turned to leave with Patamon who perched on his head. Kari noticed an odd look in his eye. It looked like…sadness.

"What's wrong?" Kari asked stopping him before he left the room.

"You guys aren't that much different from the others in my world. You should keep in mind it never takes a lot to lean in the other direction," Takeru left with those words as he closed the door behind him. Kari seemed a bit put off with those words.

"We're no different?" Kari questioned.


Noir Universe

TK was beginning his journey toward Primary Village. After all he saw no harm in starting there in order to find other Digimon. So far the trip has been relatively easy, but relatively lonely. Patamon hadn't picked up on a single Digimon the entire time. The island was pretty similar to the rest of the world, cold, dark, and full of despair. The grayish texture of the island led one to believe that it was lost of all forms of hope. TK looked around sadly observing the damage that was done.

"It may take us a while to reach Primary Village at this rate TK," Patamon voiced.

"Well, I don't want to scare anyone, the last thing we need is everyone terrified," TK responded. He didn't want a chance of them being attacked while in the air. His main concern was to avoid a fight. The teleporter set them down in Toy Town where they met Mosemon, and from there he journeyed farther out. The path was a bit familiar but oddly enough the place was heavily damaged. Toy Town was in shambles, some of the forest trees were uprooted, and many areas were left badly burned and permanently scarred. It was a place of sadness clearly, and TK still failed to understand what all this destruction would prove. TK then found himself at what appeared to be a beach. TK knew this was actually where Agumon first digivolved to Graymon to battle Shellmon. TK sighed at how even the beach looked depressing.

"We'd better find someone soon," Patamon said.

"How, there doesn't seem to be anyone at all," TK said sadly. He never thought the island so lively with Digimon could be so empty. When he first came to Digi World they were instantly enthralled with Digimon all over. It made little sense to why there weren't any around at all.

"You think they're hiding?"

"Hey, whoever's out there come out, we won't hurt you!" TK called out while cupping his hands. TK then waited for a form of reply. Still there was no response to his call so he sighed then turned his back to the ocean to try and begin his trek back to Primary Village. However, TK noticed his reflection in the water. Realizing that's how he got here in the first place he walked over to it then peered into it.

"TK?" Patamon questioned.

"We got here through water, maybe that's how we get back," TK said walking closer to the water enough for the waves to soak the bottom of his shoes. He noticed that he needed a better angle to look into the water. He took a quick glance around and saw that still there were no Digimon. "Maybe, you should Digivolve," TK said unhooking his Digivice. Suddenly, his Digivice began glowing a bright light and it shot into the water. "I think this is it!" TK exclaimed.

"Horn Blaster!" Suddenly however explosions went off around TK making him drop his Digivice. This also interrupted the process of the Digivice synching.

"TK don't worry," Patamon said taking to the air. "Patamon Digivolve too…Angemon!"

Angemon went to confront the enemy in the air. TK looked up to recognize the Digimon as Unimon. Unimon noticeable faltered seeing Angemon. TK still felt the need to avoid actually fighting so he called Angemon to stop.

"Angemon wait!" TK called. The Angel stopped in mid chase and looked back down to TK.

"What's wrong?"

"We didn't come for a fight, remember," TK said getting the Angel to focus. Angemon turned back to Unimon and began floating down a bit. In the position to defend TK should something else happen, but showing he was on the defensive. Unimon looked stunned at this. "Unimon, we didn't come for a fight, we came to talk!" TK called up at the Digimon. Unimon obviously looked unconvinced. "Please, just take us to SaberLeomon,"

"That won't be necessary!" called a gruff voice. Angemon and TK turned toward the cliff to see a giant tiger lion like beast flanked by many other Digimon that TK was also familiar with. TK and Angemon have not seen SaberLeomon personally, but they assumed that this Digimon must be him. "What business do you have here, traitor!"

TK and Angemon visibly flinched at the word but got up their nerve. "We're here to talk, that's it, I promise you,"

SaberLeomon huffed. "You're underlings were here trying to sell the same sad story, but it' clear as a day you are not intent on creating peace,"

"Please, just hear us out," Angemon said. SaberLeomon looked down on both of them. He then glared deep into TK's eyes. He stared long and hard, and then suddenly his eyes open with a sudden thought. SaberLeomon jumped down from the cliff side then began to approach them. Angemon held his staff defensively with the off chance the former may attack. "SaberLeomon?" SaberLeomon was only a few feet in front of them staring them both down.

"Come," SaberLeomon said suddenly turning farther down the beach and beginning to walk. "We shall talk," TK and Angemon were taken aback a bit but decided to follow. TK then instructed Angemon to return to his rookie form in order to put everyone at ease a bit. Angemon was extremely hesitant with this idea, but decided to listen to TK. Angemon returned to Patamon and then found his perch on TK's head. TK scooped up his Digivice then quickly ran down the shoreline to catch up with SaberLeomon. SaberLeomon only took a small glance back at him and at the other Digimon, as if signaling them to stay behind.

"Thank you," TK said.

"You…are not Takeru," SaberLeomon said. TK and Patamon were put back on SaberLeomon's quick observation. "It's clear that you and he are different,"

"Wow, how did you know, I mean…Leomon back on our world would've probably just done us in," Patamon said. Leomon is indeed on noble Digimon, however he had the tendency to act before thinking. A regular warrior that follows his heart, which did not seem to be the case for this SaberLeomon.

"Your world?" SaberLeomon asked.

"SaberLeomon, we really do want to call peace with you guys. Ya see there's a really big problem and it's gonna take a lot of effort to solve it. We don't have time to fight you guys," TK said.

"I'm surprised the Noir Digidestined would think I would fall for such a rouse. You are obviously not Takeru, or at least the one we know," SaberLeomon then looked down at TK and Patamon. "You remind me of how things used to be…"

"…I'm…really sorry SaberLeomon," TK said looking down.

"What have you to be sorry about?" SaberLeomon asked confused. "You are not Takeru, but the difference is only slight. Who are you exactly?"

"I am Takeru, just, not the one you know,"

"Ah, but why would you put yourself in such a position? We were prepared to end you,"

"I know…just…." SaberLeomon looked down at TK to see tears began to well up in the child's eyes.

"TK…" Patamon moaned trying to comfort him.

"I feel like…I feel like….what's stopping me from doing…this," TK said looking around the beach they were on. The cold air, and barren land. "I…don't want to hurt people…"

"They say that you can view someone's soul through their eyes. When I looked into your eyes, I saw light," SaberLeomon spoke up over the boy's tears. "Takeru has no traces of this light within him, and cares only for himself,"

"But he fought against evil Digimon too, and he was just like me too. He became this, so what stops me!" TK exclaimed.

"TK, you're similar, but you're not like him. You aren't," Patamon said.

"Allow me to tell you the story of the former Child of Hope," SaberLeomon began. TK looked at SaberLeomon. "The Child of Hope was as pure as you are. Fighting alongside the Digidestined to rid the worlds of evil such as Devimon. However, I feel that this change was not all natural,"

"You mean he was forced?" Patamon asked.

"Devimon, may've had some doing in this outcome. When the child lost his Digimon is was easy to notice the emotional trauma. It was also some form of a miracle that the Digimon returned,"

"Patamon came back to me in a Digi-Egg after he…vanished," TK said obviously not fond of the memory himself.

"Hmm, that's different, the Digimon did return in a Digi-Egg, but it was long time apart from what I understand,"

"So, he was without Patamon for much longer then I was?" TK asked shocked.

"From what I understand," SaberLeomon said. "This long period of time without his Digimon and mixed in with emotional trauma, he was possibly falling apart at the seams,"

"But, his Patamon came back,"

"However, things were not the same. Obviously there were some differences. During the final battle against the last evil Apacalymon, that's when things took a turn for the worst,"

"What happened?" Patamon asked.

"When the Digidestined were being sent back to their world, the child deceived them and stayed in the Digital World. It was simply nothing the other children could do to stop him since they were in mid flight. Then at that time the child and his Digimon simply disappeared without a trace. I also assisted in trying to track them down. However, they decided themselves to make their presence known. One day, they just randomly began to attack File Island in a form that was never seen before, and with power unlike even the great evil that was Apacalymon. He devastated the island with his power and then moved to the continent server to wreck all types of mayhem and destruction, no one was safe. Slowly he began to build an army of corrupted Digimon he took control over. It was then we realized what he had done. He abandoned the power of hope,"

TK stared at SaberLeomon trying to understand the full story. "Abandoned?"

"Hope is the light that forever shines through the darkness, it is the blue skies, and radiant sun. It's the spark of change, and serves as a catalyst. Takeru surrendered that power to the darkness within himself, and thus the hope of the Digidestined vanished, plunging the world into this darkness you see all around you,"

"Even with him not here, he still has the power to affect this world," Patamon gasped in total shock. He never would've guessed the amount of power that his other has in command.

"Now, you must understand the amount of power he has at his command," SaberLeomon said lowly.

"And the reason why that power must be eliminated!" exclaimed a voice from above. All those present tunred skyward to see a winged Digimon of some kind.

"Dynasmon!" SaberLeomon exclaimed.

"Who is that?" TK asked.

"Dynasmon is one of the legendary Royal Knights," Patamon gasped. "I thought they all disappeared though,"

"Why are you here Dynasmon?" SaberLeomon demanded. Dynasmon scoffed at him.

"It should be obvious when you have the beast who caused the Digital World to fall into such a state of catastrophe, I've come rectify the problem and your failure to complete the goal," Dynasmon said slowly floating back down to the ground.

"Dynasmon, you are mistaken, this is not the one who caused such devastation to our world. Return from wince you came," SaberLeomon said stepping in front of TK.

"You seemed to be confused SaberLeomon," Dynasmon said extremely shocked by what he did. "However, I have no time for this step aside," To prove he was serious he raised his hands and pointed them at SaberLeomon.

"Stand down Knight!" SaberLeomon growled getting lower to the ground.

"Dragon Breath!" Dynasmon exclaimed.


Adventure Universe

Takeru stepped away from the mirror he was looking at in a shop. He allowed a smirk to come to his face. "Very interesting…"

"I never thought the others would sink this low," Patamon said.

"I did, and I got to say this plays into our hands pretty well," Takeru said smirking as he continued down the street back to the subway in order to head back to his home.

"Ah, I remember prepared for any and everything,"

"Right, and I think I know just what we have to do next," Takeru said holding his black Digivice in his hand.