Ryo Akiyama, Louis Mazzola, and ChaosDukemon still have a strong grip on the worlds they control. Through treatment, Ryo hopes to overcome his disease.' Louis Mazzola wants to maintain order. And ChaosDukemon had killed one of the Ryo duplicates on an enemy world. Due to the stupidity of a Master, Ryo has been given a promotion to Master. He celebrated accordingly...
Eternal Night
Coming to the Surface
By His Masters Voice
VincereNoctem@aol.com
The Guardians were assembled within their central chamber, deep inside Digital World 002. The room was dome shape in construction, reaching up three stories. Lining the walls were archways to other, less important chambers. The ceiling glowed brilliantly with ever changing patterns of purple and blue; from there the Guardians could see all in the two worlds they protected. If watched carefully for enough time, two confusing maps could be seen–of Real World 001 and Digital World 002.
Though invisible, the eleven Guardians–one for each Crest–knew where each other were via their senses. They were in a circle, around a small pool is a silver liquid. Softly, the Guardians sang a melodic tune, incomprehensible in its beauty. A thousand languages echoed at once in perfect harmony, being too much for a mere mortal to understand, even in the most basic of forms. Slowly the number of languages was inversely cubed until only a few remained, then was dropped abruptly to one language without losing the melody. It was the language of the Guardians, being pattern-based and with a certain number of syllables per sentence.
Awaken the powers of these Digidestined, they said, echoes repeated their words. Allow them to come to the surface, Holy Beasts. They have only days to prepare for the fighting. Unlock the power, unlock the power, great ones. The time is upon us to advance destiny!
The silver liquid began to boil violently, then moved into twelve tiny canals that moved outwards. It raced over the floor, shimmering from the glow of the ceiling. When it reached the walls, the liquid entered new canals and moved up the wall slowly. Before coming to the ceiling, it shot out like spears towards each other in the center. Two silver orbs formed from the liquid, and were floating in midair.
The Guardian of Courage studied the two orbs from his position on the ground. With a shriek that shook the central chamber and all surrounding ones, he forced almost all of his available energy into the orbs. They pulsed with orange-tinted energy briefly, then returned to their original silver color. Go now, orbs! he ordered.
With that, the two orbs slid into the ceiling, disappearing in what seemed to be the southern coast of Server in the Digital World. Moments later, one adult and one child–both Digidestined–were forced out of their painful slumber.
The Guardians drifted into their separate chambers, resuming what they had been doing beforehand.
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It was now Monday, August 23, 2025, and the beginning of yet another week. Earlier that night, Ken and Reiko had woken up from whatever was hurting them. Ken became quite talkative, but didn't have a clue what happened. As for my daughter, Reiko, she was still pretty bad. She insisted to go to school, not wanting to miss one bit of information. But she was quiet, too quiet. The only time she actually spoke was to say she wanted to go to school. Not only was she becoming a problem to raise, but Manzo was also starting to be more difficult. And the coming events were going to be horrible...
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Manzo walked down the darkened halls of the Protectorate building, his backpack suspended from his left shoulder. His Wormmon trailed behind him, being as quiet as he could. To their surprise, the door to the Takaishi residence opened, and Akira quietly sneaked out. You're ready already? Manzo asked in a whispered tone. He bent down to be eye level with blond, And where's Reiko?
Akira lowered his head slightly. She already left, not wanting to be part of our discussion. She's probably already at school studying quietly.
The sound of footsteps echoed in the hall suddenly, coming from behind Manzo. He got up to see his brother and sister running towards him, also ready for school. Hanako almost yelled, you weren't supposed to leave before us!
Be any louder and we'll be found out, Akira pointed out.
Manzo shook his head. It doesn't matter, we're all going to the same place--school. Turning on his heel, he resumed walking down the hallway towards the elevator. And aren't we supposed to be there before the rest of the school is? If we aren't, then we can let the others listen in!
Point taken, Rinji said softly, going after his older brother. Come on, Akira.
As Akira ran for his friend, Hanako sighed and carried on. The group of four moved through each hallway, making sure not to wake anyone that could report their early exit. At the elevator, Sachiko, Taree, Theron, and Maeko waited, all ready for their day of school. Manzo pressed the button and the doors opened a moment later, all entered. Rinji hit the second floor button on the panel.
When the elevator started going down, the silence was broken by Sachiko. Is the same thing going to happen to us, Manzo?
After taking a deep breath, Manzo replied, I don't know. These powers that the Guardians have given are valuable for a Digidestined, but the price to gain such power is going up.
A silence once again befell the small group, making the trip to the second floor awkward. When the doors opened, the first to get out was Wormmon. The others slowly moved out, the silence still plaguing them. As usual, like every school day, they went down the escalators to the first floor and near the front doors. Manzo held the door open for his siblings and friends, then followed behind with his Digimon for the rest of the trip to the school grounds.
It was still early for any student to be around the grounds at the time, but it didn't stop the kids from sitting under a flowering tree with pink blossoms. Sachiko lifted her arms into the air as a slight wind caused the delicate pieces of art to fall around her.
Manzo smiled as he saw her act so carefree and happy. he started slowly, none of us have said anything after entering the elevator. Please don't say that we left early for one question.
Maeko looked to Theron, then to Manzo. Well, why are we getting the powers? After all, our parents have all the same powers and have better control than us. So it doesn't make sense to me.
We'll probably have to fight, too, Rinji stated from the ground next to the tree. The job of a Digidestined in to fight. And it will probably always be that way.
But so many Digidestined already exist, the Digital World has made sure of that, Maeko quickly added.
The incontrovertible question that I want answered is... Manzo closed his eyes, why us? As you said, Maeko, there are a lot of Digidestined. And out of all those, why do we have the powers and they don't?
Hanako shook her head. But these powers are what we need, they help like nothing else can. And to answer Manzo's question, I think we have powers is because of the Crests.
How so? Theron asked innocently, his backpack in his lap.
Hanako looked to the boy, our parents have Crests. They've always had Crests, even since they started this whole thing in August of 1999. Wait, how did the story go again?
Sachiko looked towards her friends, several flowers still on her body. Dad and Mom say that they were facing this Digimon called Apocalymon, something with the power to destroy both worlds--when it was believed that only two worlds truely existed. Anyway, all of their Digimon were at Mega and were floating in the Darkness. She smiled weakly, then said, Someone else continue, I don't remember the rest.
Manzo decided to pick up where the story left off. Apocalymon appeared and shot out eight Devimon hands to your parents. He was going for the Crests. The Digimon tried to stop them, but more hands appeared and bound them. As the hands were about to seize the items, the Crests glowed, and Mrs. Takaishi and Mr. Kamiya's powers activated again. The hands were obliterated instantly, apparently. And they always said that it was that event that caused the Crests' powers to become one with them. I think that's it.
Taree trailed off.
So if the Crests were actually destroyed, then the powers might not exist? Rinji questioned.
Hanako spoke softly.
Akira decided to speak again. If this was all we were going to talk about, why are we here? Think about it, we could have stayed at the Protectorate building! We could have used the video phones to do this.
Manzo shook his head. No, we couldn't. Our parents could interrupt easily and many channels of communication are monitored for safety. And we really don't need people getting involved in our affairs.
Then what else are we going to talk about? Akira asked, pressing for an answer.
How we are going to cope with the problems of developing powers, Rinji answered, staring at the morning sky.
Hanako slowly opened her bag, pulling out a reader and a data crystal. We can never cope, brother, never. For some reason, a lot of Digidestined can't accept the idea of other Digidestined having powers. Frankly, it doesn't make sense to me. She looked up to her older brother, And, Manzo, you should be the most careful not to flaunt your powers, you are the most powerful of us.
I know, Hanako, and I hate it so much, Manzo looked up to the school. He was startled when he saw Reiko staring down at him from a fourth floor hallway within the school. They watched each other carefully, knowing neither would make a move immediately.
I know what you're thinking, Manzo, Reiko said into his mind. Do not worry about me, at least not now. You should worry more about yourself, as the near future will tell.
Manzo knew which power Reiko was using, and it was a powerful one at that. Why are you scanning my mind? Manzo inquired, using the same power. Is something wrong?
... Are you paying attention, Manzo? Manzo! Hanako yelled, seeing how her brother was looking the wrong direction.
Quickly, Manzo brought his observance back to his sister.
What were you looking at? Sachiko asked.
Before he could answer, someone yelled,
Manzo nearly jumped out of his skin from hearing Miya. When he got his voice back, he asked, What are you doing here so early?
Miya smiled, her long brown hair blowing to the left because of a slight wind. You're silly, Manzo. It's seven o'clock, I'm always here at this time. Where have you been?
Hanako snorted. I could ask the same thing.
Manzo gave a confused look. What? Isn't it 6:45?
Rinji shook his head. No, Manzo. The reason why Hanako yelled was because you were just staring at the school for fifteen minutes.
Sensing the conversation was going the wrong direction, Akira interrupted. Okay, don't we have to talk to the teacher, Manzo? he said, pushing him towards the school. Just as the Ichijouji boy was going to defend himself, Akira stopped him by saying, Oh, thanks for agreeing, I knew I was right.
As they disappeared into the building, Miya said, Boys are so silly sometimes.
Hanako shook her head again. Sure, you think that.
Manzo leaned against the wall when Akira relinquished his pushing, feeling his Wormmon press against his leg. Why did you pull me out? he glared at Akira.
Because something is wrong, I can sense it, the Takaishi boy replied.
I don't care about what you sensed with your powers, Manzo shot back. I really--
Akira interrupted on a sad note. She contacted you, Manzo. Her powers, she has new powers that she used. And she contacted you. Not me.
Manzo frowned, realizing how much it could hurt his younger friend. She knows something is going to happen soon, but I don't know how. She told me to worry more about myself than her. Now I'm ever more worried, I want to know what's going on.
Wormmon looked up to his partner. Why don't you contact the Guardians? They probably know what's going on, and they'll probably help if it's really bad.
Manzo sighed deeply, closing his eyes. They won't help, never will. They're most likely involved somehow, too.
I think we should go to our classes, Akira said, to get our minds of the subject. We both can use help in our studies.
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Manzo sat in his class, resting his head against the desk, yet kept his eyes open enough to see what the teacher was rambling about. Diagonally forward to his right side, Miya sat, taking notes like a good student would. Akeno, Iku-Ikasuchi-No-Kami's drummer, sat across the room, sleeping as usual. And in the back of the class was Minoru, the bass player in Manzo's band. Thomas wasn't in the class, since he was only good at English he was in a different class. Everyone in Manzo's class knew at least two languages--Japanese and English, and the class used mostly Japanese in its studies. Manzo, of all people, knew that most languages of the class--Japanese, English, some German, and enough Chinese to get him by in basic conversation. He loved the idea of being better than everyone in his class at something.
At his feet was his backpack, current home to his Wormmon as the insect Digimon slept. A smile became apparent on Manzo's features as he looked down to his partner, as it was one of the few days that he wasn't home training with Manzo's parents. It's a good thing you know nothing of the troubles that plague us right now,' he thought, turning his attention back to the teacher.
Events outside the windows caught his attention once more, which was easy as he sat next to the windows. Just as he was about to close his eyes, the teacher called on him.
Mr. Ichijouji, Ms. Trubiano started. She was tall and skinny, wearing a light blue skirt with a flowered blouse. To the liking of some of the teenage males, she was only in her early twenties, and had only become a Digidestined within the last three years. What is the answer to the question? As I always say, Sprechen Sie deutsch.'
Manzo looked up, a sly smile slowly growing into view. Ich weiß nicht. I actually wasn't paying attention.
Ms. Trubiano put a hand on her hip, looking Manzo squarely in the eye. At least you're honest, unlike Akeno, she looked back to the teenager.
Akeno let his head hit against his desk. You didn't have to say it in front of the whole class!
As giggling started to spread amongst the girls, Manzo looked out the window to get away from thoughts of school. He could hear the teacher trying to silence the students, but was failing miserably and made him smile. A black speck in the sky caused Manzo to focus upon it. What is that? he muttered quietly. A Digimon? From careful observation, he noticed it was getting larger with every passing moment. It's getting closer. But what... wait a second, it's coming towards this building.
When the incoming creature was only one hundred feet away, Manzo jumped out of his seat. Get back.
Ms. Trubiano looked at her student, starting to feel a migraine coming on. Excuse me, Manzo? she asked.
Get back! Manzo yelled, turning away from the windows. He quickly pushed his backpack half way across the room, making sure Wormmon was safe. Everyone shrieked as the creature slammed through the windows with its twelve-inch claws.
Manzo slowly uncovered his eyes and turned to face the intruder. What the fuck? he said in a whispered tone, taking in what the creature looked like. From its claws came dripping slime, seemingly coming out of nowhere. It had one eye on the center of its head, cat-like in its design and workings. Two wings made up of torn flesh were outstretched from its back, pulsing with each apparent heartbeat.
it hissed, revealing various sharp teeth in the process.
Miya looked at her friend with worried eyes. Manzo, get away from there!
As the current events sank in, Manzo realized he was the only standing, in front of the creature with everyone behind him against the wall. Oh... shit.
The six foot creature took a step forward, making almost everyone shake with anticipation from what would happen next. The Source and The One That Cannot Be Named have sent me to kill you, Ichijouji Manzo. What do you prefer: a fast death or a slow, painful fight to the death?
Manzo glared at the creature, eying his backpack. What are--
He was cut off as the creature came forward, putting its left hand firmly around Manzo's neck. I prefer you suffer, it spat, noting the displeasure on his victim's face as the slime moved over his skin. It opened its mouth to a size easily capable of biting off Manzo's head.
Akeno got up quickly, running towards his friend's side. Manzo, let me help!
Before he could be of any use, the creature slammed its hand against Akeno. Manzo's eyes widened as he saw the teenager slam against the wall. he said softly, ready for death to swallow him if his only chance didn't awaken.
Just as the creature was going to bring its mouth down on Manzo, the door opened quickly with a few teachers rushing through. Annoyed by the interruptions, the creature used its free hand to create a massive fireball, then threw it towards the door. The teachers rushed back out again, closing the door behind them, when the fire ball hit the obstacle and melting it into an impassible block. Now we are free to do as I please, it said, resuming its original goal.
No... no.. no... Manzo was beginning to panic as the last thing he wanted to awaken start to wake. he screamed, feeling the full force of his powers activating. All at once, a black substance seeped out of his skin pores, creating something resembling another skin. When his eyes became white and cold, two feathered wings grew out of his back from nowhere. With that, the activation of the Res Custodia power was complete.
was the remark of several students as the saw the transformation was completed.
Miya merely shook her head as the meaning of Manzo's powers sank in. It can't be...
Now you will suffer dearly, Manzo stated, his voice deep and commanding. Two raised portions of metal on the wrists glowed briefly, then two purple energy blades slid out. With amazing speed, Manzo drove the blades into the creature, allowing himself enough leeway to free himself from the grasp. It staggered back once the blades were removed, but then charged forward again. Manzo was shoved into the wall, breaking down a few closet doors in the process. It lifted the Ichijouji son by his ankles, quickly tossing him across the room.
Not so strong, are you? it joked, walking towards his target slowly.
Manzo attempted to get up, but debris fell on top of him to slow the procedure. He was about to jump up when the all too familiar grasp of the creature found itself on his throat. Thinking quickly, Manzo used his wings to bash the creature multiple times to gain freedom again. He looked up the ceiling, changing his sight mode to see the various support beams between the floors. Manzo jumped up with his hands up, grabbing onto a beam to suspend him. When the creature came back to him, he slammed his feet against the enemy enough to force it across the room.
To the surprise of everyone, the creature was impaled on metal from the wall it broke down. It looked at the wound briefly, then to his target. Accurate gauge of powers complete, it said, its voice slightly echoing. Its head came down, all life in its body trickling out.
Manzo let go of the beam, allowing the Res Custodia to sink back into his body, alongside all other added features. Cautiously, he walked to his adversary, kicking its leg a few times to see if it was truely. Satisfied, he turned around to see his class, all afraid. It's all right now, you're fine.
What's going on, Manzo? a sleepy voice came from his backpack. Wormmon poked his head out, looking at all of the destruction around him. Oh, something happened.
Shaking his head, Manzo ignored his partner and looked to Miya. Are you all right, Miya? he asked innocently.
Miya covered her mouth, as if to stop a scream. You're... you're a monster, Manzo, she stuttered. The look of emotional anguish on Manzo's face made her say, And monsters are cold-hearted killers with no purpose in life.
Feeling like his heart was ripped out, Manzo looked to his other classmates to see the same looks; even the teacher had a look of fear. I was afraid this would happen, he whispered, but remembered Akeno. Manzo looked to his injured friend, and even he appeared to be scared, even as he cradled his arm. You afraid of me too?
You're a Digidestined with powers, Akeno let out. And you've always stood by as the rest of us insulted such people for their creepiness, which would explain why you always avoided the subject.
Manzo was ready to die when he heard his own friend point out the obvious. But... but we're friends.
As the dialogue unfolded, the creature's fingers started to flex as fragile life flowed through them. A two foot spike came out of one hand, then lifted it into the air slowly. The classmates saw what was going to happen, but were speechless with recent events being what they were. With one jab, the creature shoved the spike through Manzo's abdomen, coming out with a splash of blood when it reached the front. Ironic, isn't it? it said softly before exploding into data, yet the spike remained.
As a cough of blood left Manzo's mouth, he looked at Miya with saddened eyes before falling back through the hole created by the creature. The second Manzo disappeared from view, Wormmon jumped out of the backpack, a gentle golden light glowing from him.
Wormmon digivolve to... Stingmon.
The insect Digimon flew through the nonexistent wall and down as fast he could to the courtyard below. He grabbed onto his partner before slamming into the ground himself with Manzo safely in his arms. Don't worry, I'll get you to the Protectorate building, the Digimon murmured, feeling the drain of strength on him take effect.
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Stingmon frantically carried Manzo into a room deemed the chamber of gods' within the Protectorate headquarters. The room itself was nine stories high, deep within the building, so no windows allowed natural light to flood in. Already waiting for them was Qaitakalnimon, the Omega form of Seraphymon and Magnadramon. The massive Digimon took up about eight stories of the space, yet had enough room to spread out his arms and stretch out his lengthy body comfortably. Under Qaitakalnimon was TK and Kari, both holding their glowing D-3s. To their side were the other Digidestined, most of them without their Digimon by their side.
Carefully, Stingmon placed his partner onto a cold table used for purposes just like this. When Manzo was positioned on his side, the spike still embedded in his abdomen, the Digimon downgraded to his In-Training form, Leafmon. The drain of energy from his partner's injury was taking its toll on the Digimon, yet he pushed on.
Qaitakalnimon looked down to the fallen Digidestined with saddened eyes, but no more emotions could be expressed without the use of words. Scanning the injuries, he determined how much power would be required to heal such a problem. How much time has transpired since the attack? he questioned.
Leafmon looked up slowly, appearing weaker than ever. Seven minutes... ago, he stated softly, downgrading to Minomon. Quickly, I can't hold on much longer.
Knowing time couldn't be wasted, Qaitakalnimon folded his ten massive golden wings over his body. A radiant blue light glowed from each wing, seemingly collecting to produce one blast of light. The sobs of Yolei Ichijouji caught his attention as the process slowly carried on. He looked down to see the Bearer of Kindness cradling his wife with his strong arms and caring words of comfort. The whole time, Qaitakalnimon kept his scanning active, to monitor the condition of Manzo. But viewing Ken and Yolei caused the scanning to go onto them, though they would never know it. Surprised, the Omega Digimon detected dozens of bruises all over Ken's body, along a spiked sphere of digitally-processed organic matter within the neck. A neurohormone was obviously circulating through Ken's bloodstream, as Qaitakalnimon's scanning surmised.
Deciding to question the injuries and the organic matter later, Qaitakalnimon looked back to Manzo. Enough energy had gathered on the wings, so he focused it onto the teenager, creating a beam of blue light. It bathed Manzo in its greatness, yet caused groans of discomfort to escape his mouth randomly. Just a little bit more, Manzo, he murmured, hoping for the best. The spike liquefied slowly before disappearing out of existence; the wounds that made up the injury closed, stopping all bleeding instantly.
Suddenly, Manzo arched his back, taking gasps of air as he took in his surroundings. When Qaitakalnimon's light subsided, he moved into a more upright position, looking at the Digidestined with dilated eyes. With a sadistic grin, Manzo lifted his arms to shoulder level. You're mine! he screeched in a inhuman cry. Tendrils of Res Custodia came out of his hands, flying out to each Digidestined. And with a strength not his own, he lifted everyone into the air, binding them as tight as possible.
Qaitakalnimon watched with shock as he saw his partners get thrown against the wall repeatedly. he yelled in his godly hybrid voice. Putting out his right hand, he said, Heaven's Sword. Electricity flowed down his arm and into his hand, creating a blade made of energy. It crackled loudly and its heat burned even the air around it. Qaitakalnimon brought the sword down onto the tendrils of Res Custodia, severing the connection and causing the Digidestined to fall to the ground.
Manzo growled at the Omega level Digimon, sending forth yet more tendrils towards the sword.
Qaitakalnimon tried his best to hold his sword as the Res Custodia wrapped around it, pulling with a force few could muster. With one more tug, the sword was released and sent falling to the ground. He watched with fear as it sliced through the floor, disappearing from sight. Qaitakalnimon cringed at the thought of someone losing a limb or their life because he wasn't strong enough.
Res Custodia flew out again, catching the Digidestined before they could fight back. Leafmon could only watch horrified at what was happening, and what had happened to his partner.
Qaitakalnimon knew he couldn't summon any other attacks without destroying the entire structure, so he was helpless to do anything. He looked to Tai, expected to see him free from the Res Custodia with his own covering his body, fighting to save Manzo from whatever was doing this. But he wasn't. Kamiya Taichi's mind is currently in a state of temporal flux: a premonition, Qaitakalnimon's scans said into his mind. A voice that wasn't from the scans spoke into his mind as well, A premonition of roughly six years into the future. The voice confused Qaitakalnimon, being feminine sounding and bringing sensations of power he had never felt.
The Guardians of Light, Hope, and Courage all floated into the air, just above Qaitakalnimon. Oh, isn't this just lovely, the Guardian of Hope joked, while trying to block the premonition Tai was having. This wasn't in the plans.
Nothing ever is, Hope, Light reminded, looking into Manzo's tortured mind. Just stop that premonition from reaching its end.
Easier said than done, Courage stated, trying to locate the other children without success. This isn't working, something is blocking my powers!
Qaitakalnimon looked up quickly, having heard the Guardians somehow. Guardians, stop Manzo! I beseech you!
The Guardian of Light looked to her fellow Guardians, sensing their stare upon her. Oh, very well, she sighed, lowering towards Manzo. She poked into his mind, amused that he didn't know she was there, yet was floating in front of him. Hey, Manzo, time to sleep. The Guardian touched all the right places in his mind, knocking the teenager unconscious in seconds. She looked around to see the Res Custodia pull back into his body.
Slowly, the Guardian of Light moved into Kari's body, followed by the other two Guardians. The Digidestined's eyes turned white, signifying that Light was currently being represented. Without thinking, only acting on instinct, she ran to Tai's side. Bearer of Courage, please fight this premonition you are having, she pleaded, holding her brother while Sora was on his other side.
What do you fight the premonition?' Sora asked frantically, watching her husband shiver, his eyes fluctuating between colors. You're the ones who send these messages of the future.
Kari shook her head. The Guardian of Hope took control now, immediately turning her eyes yellow. No, we are not the ones who are sending this one, she said in a manly voice. Something far more powerful is contacting Tai. We believe its the Postremus-- she caught herself before saying more.
TK glared at Kari, though his vendetta was with the Guardians. What? The Postremus what?
Mentally kicking themselves, Kari said, The Postremus Gateway. It's the massive gateway in the canyon where you defeated Nox Roborat five years ago. It's power is not to be taken lightly, and is the key in foretold events.
Qaitakalnimon downgraded to Patamon and Gatomon, both trotting over to their partners' side. Can we help? Patamon queried, clinging to his partner's shoulder.
No, not at all, Kari frowned, noting nothing could actually stop the premonition, that too was foretold. Nothing at all...
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Tai flew as fast as he could, rapidly approaching the enemy. For the first time in over two decades, fear was the primary emotion during his current condition. In front of him was his foe, hundreds of feet tall, six massive appendages acting as axes. This is where it ends! he yelled, watching thousands of Digidestined and Digimon fly past him, only to be cut to pieces. His senses were on a high as he registered billions of beings behind him--Digidestined, Avarians, Qualtars, Tamers, Digimon. Your reign of terror has lasted too long!
Do you really think you can stop me? the enemy laughed, shaking the land with every word. You've already lost of a billion members of your forces, you'll use lose another billion within minutes.
Surprisingly, Qaitakalnimon and three Omnimon with their respective partners flew beside Tai. You think you get all the fun? Kari joked from atop Qaitakalnimon.
Yeah, we want to fight, too! exclaimed the Tai on an Omnimon's shoulder.
You'll die if you're not careful, Tai of Earth 001 warned, altering his course to the enemy slightly. I don't want to lose any more, in both meanings of the sense.
Interdimensional Chaos, the giant enemy called out, creating a fireball between two of his hands. It shot out with a speed no one could counter, searing through a large strike group of Digidestined and Tamers. Now it's two billion, oh famed warrior of Earth 001.
This is it,' Tai thought, we've lost this battle and our lives as a result.' He held out one hand, positioning the palm to face his target. Energy from the surrounding air gathered in his palm, creating an energy ball. Taking a deep breath, Tai allowed the energy to fly forward. We've lost...
The enemy caught the energy ball in one of his hands. Thanks for the recharge, he said, absorbing the energy.
Kari covered her mouth from the shock. That can't be possible, she gasped.
Don't worry, Kari, TK reassured, we'll win this no matter what.
You think that,' Tai thought. An intense sense of power suddenly surged through his body, extending his senses noticeably. What's going on? he asked, noticing his body glow brightly. He looked towards his sister, noting the same event, as with everyone else he could. Why is everyone glowing?
The teenage Matt atop of an Omnimon thought back as far as he could, trying to remember where he heard something about this. This is what Gennai said would happen when the time was right. Everyone, this is our last chance!
The words Combinatorial Evolution' echoed across the land, creating a blinding light in the process.
Tai jumped when he broke out of his premonition, a cold sweat covering his body. Around him, the Digidestined looked upon him with worried eyes. How long have I been out?
Kari looked at her brother in the eyes, but she was still possessed by the three Guardians. Thirty minutes, the Guardian of Courage answered. The Guardian of Light finished, And you yelled Combinatorial Evolution' just before you awoke. What is it?
I don't know, Tai replied. Everything is so blurry now.
Smiling, the Guardians collectively thought, Excellent, our powers can block that much.' Are you sure?
Tai nodded. When loud bangs against the main door of the chamber of gods, he looked over to see Angewomon and MagnaAngemon trying to smash it down. What's going on?
Sora frowned, her arms on her husband. Something is stopping the door from opening, and none of our powers are activating. So we Digidestined are useless right now. I doubt yours will work either.
Let's see, Tai said, holding up his hand. Energy began to gather in his palm, but suddenly flickered out of existence.
Yolei was cradling her beloved son, still unconscious from the Guardian's intervention. Don't worry, you'll be okay, she said in a soothing voice, hoping for Manzo to wake up. You'll be okay...
Ken had his hand on his wife's shoulder, switching his attention from her to Tai every few seconds. You know you're useless, you can't help, a tiny voice said in Ken's head, taunting him as best it could with the material it had.
Shut up, Dark Spore, Ken spat back, knowing it was all in his mind. I don't even know why you were even recreated when the Guardian of Kindness used his powers to bring me back to life.
The three Guardians in Kari heard every word taking place in Ken's mind, as the thoughts were being thrown across the room to them like darts to a boards. They were going to interject, but the sound of doors opening derailed their simultaneous thoughts.
Angewomon looked to Kari, and the Guardians as a result. We didn't do it, she said, quickly glancing to MagnaAngemon.
Several Protectorate members rushed in, fear on their faces. What happened? one questioned, seeing to two Ultimate Digimon. Why was the door sealed and what was the banging about?
Don't ask, Sora stated, walking past them with Matt helping her to carry Tai, we don't know either.
Kari sighed. This isn't good, the Guardian of Light said. Her eyes turned yellow, meaning Hope was now speaking, And are we in consensus about what is causing this? Kari's eyes turned orange, signifying Courage. With that, the three Guardians left Kari, leaving her slightly disoriented and the information that they had given.
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A creature quietly floated just outside of Fatum, a sinister smile etched across his face. He had green scales, silver wings that were twice as large as his body, and seven inch talons acting as fingers. Now considering the wings, he was slight larger than an average human. Long fangs pressed against his lips as the smile continued, nearly drawing blood due to their sharpness. To think something so small and weak such as the Digidestined couldn't even figure out what's going on, he said with a laugh. They must think that the premonition and the doors are connected, they have to. The Guardians are certainly going to right direction to get the answer.
He cracked his neck by turning it slightly. Unfortunately, the Final Destiny won't commence until a much later date. Taking a deep breath, he realized that he didn't need to do so, it was only a requirement for his human form. I must get used to the differences between bodies.
A gateway opened behind him, causing him to narrow his eyes at the thought of an interruption. a small DemiDevimon piped from the other side of the gateway, I recommend that you return to Earth before anyone notices you're gone.
Ordering his talons to lengthen, he lashed out against the DemiDevimon with a force none could withstand. The Virus Digimon screamed as he exploded into data, only to be absorbed by the larger creature. I told you never to disturb me over such trivial matters, he stated, knowing very well that his minion was gone forever. And I can judge for myself. Slowly, he moved through the gateway, thinking nothing more of the coming events. His features pulled into his body, being covered with human skin and biological attributes. Clothing materialized as he landed on the floor, glancing around the room. The White House really needs to be refurnished, he noted by looking at the drab colors of his office. Quickly he started for the Oval Office to see the President, And to think the Digidestined got me this job....
I finally finished. Yay? Hmm... maybe. *shrugs* At least I'm didn't go insane in the process of writing this! *cheers erupt across FanFiction.Net*
The enemy in Tai's premonition isn't going to be in this story for the most part, but actually in Conjoined Power (sequel to this and many others; crossover). But the creature from the last scene will play a major role in this storyline. Don't worry, you'll eventually get his name and what he does in the Real World.
Now, onto a very important! *ahem* Reviews! Give me reviews! Almost no one is reviewing nowadays. Only Lovely and Mink have been my reviewers, and Lovely hasn't been around for a few chapters. Review, please?
Preview:
Manzo slowly walked into the darkened classroom; a new one since the old room was practically destroyed during the fight. He took a seat near the windows like before, but this time with the intent of protecting everyone just in case. After a minute of doing nearly nothing, Manzo just dropped his head against the desk. Why does this stuff happen to me?
Quote:
Necessity is the mistress and guardian of Nature.
-The Notebooks, Leonardo da Vinci