Chapter 10: The Spirit Fighters, Part Two, & the DATS Team
They arrived much sooner than the children expected. They were not able to ask Takuya all of their questions, for which he was glad. They were mostly asking about how he became a digimon, to which he could not answer. When they arrived at the castle they were greeted by a troop of Sorcerymon. Upon entering the castle they were taken to the dining hall, where they would meet with the Celestial Digimon over lunch. The children were all hungry, but their eyes were bugging out when they saw the feast that was prepared for them. They never expected this kind of mid day meal from the digimon. They were all very happy and full after the meal, especially Takuya who missed out on dinner and breakfast.
"Welcome friends," Seraphimon greeted them after the meal. The children had been too busy eating to really talk. "I wish we could have been meeting on a happier occasion, but as things are here, we could not."
"We are in need of your help." Cherubimon spoke softly. Although he did not say much, his words carried great weight.
"There is as we speak a gathering evil far from this place, which, if it were to come to full power, could come here and destroy this place." Seraphimon's words were becoming more urgent as he went on. "We will be sending you there to face this evil."
"We already know that we have asked much of you before. But there are none more qualified to go and fight on our behalf." Ophanimon now addressed the children that she had once called upon to aid them. "But do not fear you'll have the spirits of the warriors to aid you. From what I have seen they are already at work." Seeing the puzzled looks on their faces, she clarified what she said. "The Spirits of Fire have already been at work with Takuya." Then it occurred to them to check their pockets, and sure enough, they all had their D-Tectors back.
"I wish we had more time to have things more prepared for you, but from what we have learned to battles have already begun." Cherubimon told them. "You'll need to find a guide to help you there."
"Tai…" Takuya was piecing together the dream he had to what was happening. He already had found them a guide, now they only had to meet. "I already know who will guide us while were there."
The digimon and the children were giving him odd looks for the most part. Only Ophanimon understood what he meant. "So you have met our source of information about the battles?" She asked the young leader. He confirmed this by nodding, and told them about the dream he had the night before.
Then Seraphimon spoke up. "The time is at hand and we must bid you heroes' farewell; until we meet again upon your successful victory." Now all three of the Celestial Digimon were starting to stand up at the table head. They lead them down a corridor to an awaiting Trailmon. "He will be taking you join in the battle. He will also be with you throughout you quest. Good Luck." The children, along with Bokomon and Neemon, boarded the digimon and found the car to be much larger than their needs, but they did not worry. They could fill the space with things along the way. They looked out the window and waved farewell to their friends and the world they never behind. Then they were in the dimensional tunnel off to face an unknown evil in a place they did not know.
"Man, this is going to be some much fun!" JP yelled out. The others just gave him odd looks. They were more worried about what they find on the other side, not about what fun they'll have. But that was JP, always thinking at the bright side.
"Where we go again..." Zoe muttered as they thundered though the void around them.
It was a bright morning in the Digital World, and the perfect day to go for a swim after a long training session with Agumon. The hero of the Digital World and Human World, Marcus Damon, was ready for a good long swim in the nearby lake. It was after all the first day the two had to relax since they had been going around establishing peace in the Digital World, and now since the Royal Knights had been reformed they had more time to themselves. Since the battle with King Drasil, Marcus and Agumon had been keeping tabs on the fellow digimon team mates and friends since they had to say farewell to their partners. Recently Marcus had asked Gaomon, Lalamon, Falcomon, and Biyomon to stay close by. He had a feeling that they would be needed but he was not sure why. The two PawnChessmon, Kudamon, and Kamemon have all been helping out as well. They receive reports from the Knights and report them to Marcus so he is up to date on all the things happening in their world. Bu what he really wanted they could not get. He wanted to hear from the Human World about his family and friends.
Yet despite of all the good he was able to get done, the feeling of another fight about to break out was still raking his mind. He wanted to be sure of what it was, but he could never tell. The since of a growing evil had even entered into his dreams. It was causing him to have a restless night's sleep, for the past week.
He was now just floating there trying to clear his mind, then Craniamon showed up and waited at the lake's edge for the boy. When Marcus saw him he left out a sigh of displeasure. It wasn't that he was upset to see him, he was happy to see him. It was the look on his face and the way he stood; they spoke that his visit was not personal, it was business. Getting out of the water and drying off Marcus went to speak with the digimon. As he neared, Craniamon spoke: "Get your team of Digimon together and follow me. King Drasil wants to speak with you."
When Marcus heard this he was taken back. "But I thought King Drasil was gone." Marcus told his friend.
"That was true but he has returned. Now gather them quickly and come. He wants to see you right away." Craniamon was also freaking out, and Marcus heard it in his voice. Leaving quickly Marcus had Agumon inform the PawnChessmon, Kudamon, and Kamemon that they would be busy for a while and would speak with them at another time when the two knew more. Mean while Marcus went to gather Gaomon, Falcomon, Biyomon, and Lalamon for the meeting. Once Marcus met back up with Agumon with the digimon Marcus picked up, they followed Craniamon to the Tree of King Drasil. "I do not think he wants to kill all of you." The digimon quietly told them. "I believe he wants to inform you about something; but best of luck anyways." Catching his breath, Marcus and the other digimon stepped into the domain of King Drasil.
The domain of the all powerful being had remained as if nothing had happened within this place. Everything was as it once was. In the middle of the room King Drasil was floating there watching as they approached. "Marcus Damon, and your digimon friends, welcome to my home. I have seen that you have done well here in my absence and created a once more peaceful place. But I have much to speak with you about my journeying across space. A new evil is growing that will eventually come here if not stopped."
"What does that have to do with me?" Marcus asked; he was feeling more courageous knowing he wasn't going to die here.
"You were a member of the DATS Team; did you not save digimon? I need you to work with your fellow humans and save us once more. The Digital World needs your help once more; will you deny the call?" King Drasil was not raising his voice but he was calm. He waited for the boy to answer.
I'll go but I don't know about the others." He told the other. During the conversation the digimon began to whisper excitedly amongst each other, they wanted the other humans to help and were planning to convince them as a backup plan.
Drasil laughed and said: "I do not think they will say no, but will gladly help. I will open the portal to your home, and you will go get them."
Marcus entered the portal and found that he was in the old DATS headquarters. Not much had changed in the place, except that it was now a police station. As far as knew it had almost been ten years since he entered the digital world. Looking at the calendar on the nearby desk he found that it had only been about five years. 'But that's impossible. I've aged ten years almost already; how could it have been only a little more than five years?' Marcus questioned himself. He did not however have much more time, someone was coming. Seeing an open window he jumped out into the alley and made his way back home.
Yoshi entered her office after a long shift of patrolling the streets. She was tired and was in need of her day off tomorrow. She greatly looked forward to it. However she was just about to finish her day. Once the reports where done, she would be free. Then she would head home change and go over to the Damon's home for a party in honor of Marcus, today was the fifth year anniversary of his departure and a celebration of his birthday. She just about to lock up, when she saw that the calendar was out of place, and the window was open more than it was before she got her soda. Picking up her phone she called her chief. "Sir Officer Fujieda here. Someone has been in the office. Need an APB for any suspicious person near the office. Thanks." Great now she had to be on the lookout as well.
Marcus got to his family's home and hid in the tree in the yard. No one was home and he did not want to just wait on the porch and be bugged by neighbors. In the tree at least he would be able to sleep until someone showed up. Later on his mother returned home with Kristy towing Keenan into the house. Dr. Damon was laughing when he saw this. He still could not believe how nervous the boy was around her still after five years. Thomas and Yoshi came a short while later. Thomas came straight from the air port and Yoshi from her place. There had been no since of the "mysterious person".
While the party was going on, Kristy dragged Keenan out front to sit under the tree, and the boy was begging the Damon's for relief, then Yoshi, and finally Thomas who all said no. None of them wanted to become involved with her at the moment. Keenan was afraid the she was going to kiss them and said so, many times over. While they were outside the Damon's, Yoshi and Thomas were honoring Marcus talking about what he could have became, and wondering what he was doing right now. Keenan was running away from Kristy, but when she tripped he helped her up. That was until she screamed bringing everyone outside. She was point at the tree and saying something about a thief hiding in it.
Marcus on the other hand was woken up and fell out of the tree landing on his chest. Yoshi did not wait and quickly was on his back, handcuffing him and reading his rights. That was until she recognized him. "Marcus?"
"Yeah nice to see you to Yoshi. Now can you get off my spleen?" Marcus asked her. He was after all in a lot of pain. She did get off his back and took off the cuffs, but he was promptly jumped on by the youngest two. They all missed him. "Please get off! I need to talk with you!" He plead with his now older sister and friend.
"Marcus you remember my boyfriend, Keenan. We're now both in high school. You've missed so much and I've missed you." Kristy told him.
"Yeah Marcus, you've – wait I'm what!" Keenan was really red now from embracement. He could not believe Kristy would call him that. They never even gone out on a single date. While everyone was busy laughing, Sarah Damon walked up to her son and pulled him into a motherly embrace. Then motioned for everyone to return inside.
Once they were all inside Marcus told them about the reason he was here and asked his friends if they would help. As if King Drasil knew the future, they all agreed. Kristy insisted that she go to and their parents agreed to this, and so Marcus was compelled to take her. But for some reason Yoshi kept staring at him the entire time. It's not like he didn't mind, after all it been a while, but it was bugging him. "Yoshi what's wrong?" He asked her.
"Marcus how long have you been gone?" She asked.
"Nine years." He told her without thinking twice.
"That explains why you look to be my age." She was starting to see the puzzle before them.
"Why does it matter?" He asked back to the girl.
"Marcus you've only been gone five years." She stated, to everyone else it was a fact.
"And…" Marcus wanted her to finish her point.
"Why how can you have age nine years in only in five?" She asked him. Marcus didn't have an answer for this; he was hoping the calendar was wrong.
It was then Thomas who spoke up. "Perhaps once the Digital World cut ties us ours time begun to flow at a different rate. Thus allowing our friend to age quicker than the rest of us." Yoshi was agreeing to this idea it made since to her.
"Unfortunately we do not have much time and have to go right away." Marcus informed his family and friends. "We need to leave right away."
"Where's the portal?" Kristy asked her brother.
"Police Station." He said off the cuff.
"So it was you who looked at my calendar." Yoshi realized when he said it. Marcus merely shrugged and headed out the door. After being dropped off they entered and said their farewells to the Damon's who were going to explain what was happening to Commander Sampson, Miki, and Megumi.
Once on the other side they were greeted by their digimon, and sent off to join the fight in another world. But before they were sent King Drasil warned them that the dark presence would be nothing like what they had previously fought. He told them: "It is indeed a digimon, but an evil such that others enlist in its cause. Be careful those who aid it are very powerful." Once they got there they were surprised to see a young man standing alone surrounded by a group of six warrior digimon. They feared it was another Dr. Kurata. "Marcus, let's stop that man before he destroys this beautiful place." Thomas said to his friend.
"Alright then!" Marcus said once more taking charge. "One level gain will do."
The at once then five of them said: "DigiSoul Charge!"