A Digimon Frontier Fanfic

By Haru Glory

A/N:

Finally, after a long, long, long time I'm back and geared up to write as much chapters on this fanfic as I can while I am enjoying my Christmas Vacation. I'm really, really, really, really sorry for not updating any earlier than I have now. School's been disastrous as tiring that I didn't found enough time to update. I haven't bee able to open my e-mail account even to read if there are any reviews. I'm planning to do some major updating though, for all you guys out there.

Thanks for all those who reviewed the second Interlude chapter, well, I can say that some of you may have the idea, but not the whole picture as to who that mysterious person is. I'm sorry if some didn't understand that, but don't you guys worry, that mysterious character would be making its grand appearance soon, so stay tuned to Chronicles of Time: Cyber World.

I may have babbled on enough, time for you all to enjoy the latest addition to the ever growing fanfic, so read on and enjoy!

Chronicles of Time: Cyber World

Chapter 23: Functions and Truths

Two days have passed since they first arrived at the Gale Clan's Fortress, but during those two days, both Takuya and Zoe were deprived of any peaceful slumber. Neither of them could sleep peacefully, though they do manage to sleep. They have both been thinking about the truth behind Alastaire, if he was truly on their side or not. And it had been two nights since Takuya used the hidden function of the D-Cyber and found out something…

"Takuya are you sure that this is such a good idea?" Zoe asked as soon as Takuya had explained to her what this hidden function was during that night.

"Of course I'm sure." He had replied, "Besides, if Alastaire really do have nothing to hide, then there isn't anything wrong with what I'm about to do."

"You do realize that this is called 'snooping', right?" she pointed out.

"Relax, Zoe." Takuya said grinning, "I'm sure this would work out fine."

And with that he had left their room with only his D-Cyber and the cloak that was lent to him by the people of the Gale Clan. He at once dialed a sequence of keys in his digivice and before you can say 'Abracadabra', Takuya vanished out of thin air.

"Sneaking around would be easy while being invisible." He thought as he walked around the hall trying to reach Gato's chamber where Alastaire was said to be talking with her.

It took a lot more time than he had expected an a lot more effort than he would have wanted for him to reach the chamber. There were times that Takuya had to hold his breath while passing some people along the way and there were also times where he had to stay away from the hall, not to mention times where he had to stay even farther away from the curtains lest the guards figure something out if they see the curtains moving around while their isn't any wind blowing.

All in all, Takuya learned that being invisible is harder than being visible.

After finally reaching the chamber doors, Takuya decided that he would not try and get inside since he knows how stupid that would be especially if Gato or Alastaire sees the door open up when no one can be seen opening it up. They would think that there is an enemy within their midst, and Takuya did not want that. So instead, he took out his D-Cyber once again, and pressed a couple of more sequences of buttons.

After he did so, a small voice from the D-Cyber said: "Downloading hearing upgrades for the Flame D-Cyber….downloading complete…install?"

Takuya pressed one more button which stated 'Yes' as an answer.

"Installing hearing upgrades from the Digital world over to the Cyber World…" the voice said once the input has been made, "Hearing upgrades installed…total time before expiration of temporary upgrade…1 hour and 30 minutes." And with that, the voice disappeared.

As it did, two large earphone-like things attached itself on Takuya's ears, thereby fully completing the upgrade he requested.

"I should really explore the upgrade function some more…" Takuya thought as he began to listen to the voices inside the room which he later realized were the voices of Gato and Alastaire, "there might be some more upgrades available from the Digital World."

As he was listening, he heard Alastaire spoke, "Don't you think they would find out the truth about the stone, Gato?"

"I doubt it, no one in this place would tell them for nobody else knows. How about on your side, does Beta and Net know what you are truly up to?"

"No. They have no part in this, and neither does that old friend of mine. It is hard trying to fool them that I am on their side." He replied.

At that, Takuya, who was still listening, widened his eyes. He did not expect Alastaire to talk about that casually, neither did he expect that Gato was in this with him. He was relieved, however, to have learned that Beta and Net are not on their side. That would give them two allies, that was better than just trusting the two of them. But he has to be sure about those two, he had to make them choose their side rather than their Chief's. He made a mental note of that, and continued to listen on…

"I do hope that you are telling the truth." Gato said, "But one must wonder why you allowed that young man, Takuya, obtain the Flare Stone and why did you tell him our history, much less everything else?"

"I felt my old friend's presence." Alastaire replied casually, "I knew he would be keeping an eye on those two, so I had to play it safe, let him and those two humans think what they wish to think. But now, I feel his presence weaken…which could only mean that he is not inside the fortress."

"You can bet on that." Gato said, "It is generally impossible for anyone to get inside our home without the guards noticing. After all, the dark one did give us enough power. Plus, there are Demon Guards hiding here as well, that would probably pose as a threat to that friend of yours, and if things do get out of hand with Takuya and Zoe, they would dispose of them at once."

"Perfect." Alastaire said, "So, when are you planning on delivering the Gale Stone to the dark one?"

"As soon as possible." Came the reply, "I would of course, have to hide the fact that that is what's being traded over. My people knew that something was about to be traded, but I did not tell them what it is, I do made them believe that it was some of our magical kits and stuff like that."

"Pretty clever, Gato." Alastaire praised, "He would certainly be pleased to have one more stone added to his collection. There is one other thing I am wondering about though…"

"And what might that be?" asked the Gale Clan's mistress.

"Where are you keeping it? Surely you can tell an ally to the dark forces such as myself that little information."

Gato nodded, "At the dungeons along with Zakuto, the monster that we created. He is the one keeping guard"

Takuya had heard enough. He had made his suspisions, as well as Flamon's suspisions correct. He immediately traversed silently and with haste back to his and Zoe's room. There he turned the upgrades he had off. As soon as he did, he told Zoe everything that he has heard.

"Takuya," Zoe began, "that night, we should tell Beta and Net what we have learned that night."

Takuya nodded, "Right. Maybe they can tell us even a little bit about this 'old friend' of Alastaire's. Based on what I have heard from Alastaire, he or she could prove to be one more ally for us."

At that moment, as if on cue, Beta and Net entered their room. Takuya and Zoe watched them as they silently went inside and closed the door.

"What's up you guys?" Zoe asked, sensing that there was something wrong with their two friends.

"I don't know about you guys, but I think there's something going on between Gato and the chief!" Net said.

Takuya and Zoe both looked at each other and nodded, they figured that now would be the best time to ask them and let them choose whose side they would be on. Should they choose their side, they would have two more true allies, if not, they would probably have to fight against them and silence them, though they wish they wouldn't have to do that.

"Beta, Net, there's something we have to tell you guys." Takuya began, "Something we've learned two nights ago."

"Something you guys have learned?" Beta asked, "What is it? Is it something serious, does it involve your quest?"

Takuya and Zoe both nodded, and Zoe added, "It also involves Alastaire and Gato."

This surprised the two Flame Tribe members.

At that point, Takuya and Zoe began to tell them what they have learned. They told it to them slowly as they could to let all they are saying into their heads and to see how they would react. Their reaction, the two spirit shinkers thought, would give them a hint as to whether or not they knew about this arrangement.

After a while, the two finished explaining everything to both Beta and Net.

"Are you guys sure about what you have heard?" Beta asked in a hoarse whisper, there was a hint of disbelief in his voice.

"I'm certain." Takuya assured him, "I even used a special upgrade from the Digi-World just to hear that."

"I knew something like that was up…" Net said silently.

This surprised the three others that were inside the room with him.

"Say what?" They all exclaimed in unison.

"I've learned that Alastaire is already sided with the dark one a long time ago, about three days before Takuya and Zoe both arrived here." Net explained, "I know that no one would believe me if I told them so I waited for someone else to learn of it. It was a dumb decision, I know. But I also know what Alastaire and those in the dark side could do to me. I can't take my chances just like that."

"I see…so, what are you two going to do?" Zoe asked, "Are you going to side over to Alastaire?"

Beta closed his eyes, and opened them at the same time that he replied, "You've got to be kidding me."

"I won't be joining him either." Net chorused.

With a grin Beta added, "We have sworn allegiance to the Flame Tribe, it's people and those who fought for what is right. We uphold justice and honor…that's why we are not going to go over to the side where justice and honor are not alive. Not only that, but we are not oblidged to follow Alastaire's orders now that we are out of the Tribe Lands."

"That's a relief." Takuya said, letting out a long sigh, "We thought you guys would be with him and that we would have to deal with the two of you."

"You can expect us to be helping you retrieve that Gale Stone." Net said, "If it's only hidded in the dungeons with that Zakuto monster, then we can get it with ease."

"What do you mean? Have you guys seen the dungeons and this monster?" Zoe asked, she was getting all flared up and hopeful, this might be the day that they would obtain the Gale Stone; the day that she would be given the ability to digi-volve…or cyber evolve.

"We've seen it when Gato's head guard showed us around. He even showed us what Zakuto looks like and even told us its weakness, believe me, such a guard is a dumb one." Beta replied, "That's why we should be able to defeat it with no problem since we have Takuya here with us."

"It's weakness is Fire." Net said, "Cyber Agunimon would prove to be enough."

"I see…" Takuya said thinking, he paused for a while to talk with Flamon.

"What do you think, Flamon?" Takuya asked, "Do you think we have enough energy to fight as Cyber Agunimon?"

"I think we can." Flamon replied, "But I think you have to call forth Agunimon's opinion for this, after all, its his energy and yours that would be drained the most."

"Err…right." Takuya said, he focused himself some more, he thought deeper until finally managing to draw out Agunimon's presence without evolving, "Agunimon, think you're up for another fight as Cyber Agunimon?"

"Yes." Agunimon replied, "I think I have enough stored energy for a fight, whether it be a short one or a long one."

"That's good, we might be fighting a strong opponent at this time." Takuya informed him.

"Right. Just call me forth when you need me, I'll be preparing now."

And with that Agunimon closed himself off from Takuya until he was called once more. Takuya opened his eyes that was at that time, closed.

"So, Takuya, are you up for it?" Zoe asked.

"Of course I am." Takuya replied, "I know how keen you are on obtaining that stone to make you digivolve, at the same time, I want to know what part of memories are in that particular stone."

"If that's the case, we better prepare for now." Beta said, "We'll strike tonight, at midnight."

To be continued…

A/N:

There, finally done. Not as long as I would have liked I, but not short though. I really am glad that I have managed to finish this up with such haste. I do hope that this chapter is to your liking. I also do hope that you guys could review this chapter and tell me how well I did. I really am dying to read some reviews, those are one of the things that I have missed since not being able to write at I do wonder how the group would manage to obtain the Gale Stone, would Cyber Agunimon's power be enough? Is there some sort of trap that is awaiting them in the dungeons, to find out more, read the next chapter, coming soon!

With those said, it's time for me to rest up for a while. This is Haru Glory saying "PEACE" and signing out! See you all later!