Belphemon Rage Mode roars out, all the mega level digimon around him are stopped by the roar alone, they all feel it through their bodies. It unleashes a barrage of flaming chains in all directions. Every mega digimon fight back against them
"Nothing's working!" Davis screams.
"It's brushing off everything we throw at it," Takuya says aloud.
"Even with everyone else's digimon, we can't stop it," Takato notes
"Come on guys," Marcus catches his own fist. "We're the last line of defense while Tai and the others are fighting the bosses." He looks back at the glowing spherical orb floating in the sky. "So it's up to us to protect the root."
"That thing looks pretty strong," Davis mentions. "Even more than the other dimension dudes. "
"Takuya!" some of Takuya's friends rush over to him.
"Guys!" Takuya smiles at first, then puts on a serious face. "Get out of here! Your digimon aren't strong enough!"
"We know!" the girl of the group replies. "That's why…" their digimon partners gather around them.
"Guys?"
"We might not have enough to stand up to that monster, but if we give you what we do have, then I'm sure you can do it."
"Just like what we did with Armageddemon," a voice comes up behind Takato.
"Henry," Takato greeted. "And everyone else."
"MegaGargomon and all the other digimon have taken too much damage to help now," Henry explains as their partners gather around.
"So we're giving all our power to you guys," a girl's voice says as another group appears.
"Hey," Marcus waves to them. "You sure about this?"
"We are," the girl replies. "You're the closest to the digidestined, Tai in particular. So you're the best choices for this."
"So how are you going to give us your power?" Davis asks.
"How else?" Ken's voice alerts them to the coming of the other original digidestined, particularly Kari and Angewomon.
"Kari!" Davis excitedly greets. "You're okay!"
"Yeah, thanks to you all." Kari and the others get off.
"Can Angewomon handle all that power?" Henry asks straight out.
"Not the Megas," Kari answers. "You'll have to devolve your Megas to Ultimates and give power that way."
"They can barely keep their Mega forms together as it is," Henry notes. "We'll bring them down and give whatever they have."
"I'll spread the power throughout all your digimon," Angewomon addresses the soccer boys. "Make sure they're ready to defend me in the meantime." The angel flies upwards. "Holy Sky!"
The sky above them changes, everyone noticed, even Belphemon. The behemoth roars out and takes a step towards the group. Imperialdramon, Gallantmon, EmperorGreymon and ShineGreymon stand in his way. The four Megas charge as hard as they can, Belphemon Rage Mode unleashes his hellish chains on them. The four mons all attack them, with little effect other than deflecting them temporarily. The giant beast charges forward with its claws ignited in green flames.
"Here he comes!"
Imperialdramon and Gallantmon both fire on one side, EmperorGreymon and ShineGreymon attack from the other. The monster punches both combined attacks. The four mons pour more power to try and push it back. Belphemon Rage Mode takes a step forward.
"Hurry!" Imperialdramon yells to the group.
All of the Ultimates unload whatever power they had into Angewomon's energy field, then devolve to their Rookie forms. Belphemon roared out, the attacking mons are affected, struggling to keep their attacks up. Feeling their weakening, Belphemon rears back one fist, he punches one beam disintegrating it and unbalancing the attackers. He does the same with the other beam. Burning chains fly towards the stunned attacks, they fly around to avoid the attacks. The chains charge at them in all directions, the digimon duck, weave, counter, parry, everything they could do to keep from being wrapped up or knocked around by the flying chains. Belphemon doesn't stay still though, it actively chases down the four digimon with flaming fists swinging. ShineGreymon was the first unfortunate target. The behemoth rushed up beside the dragon, ShineGreymon only had a moment to realize where the monster is.
"ShineGreymon!" Marcus yells as his partner was punched hard, flying into a building. Green flames burn around his body.
"Imperialdramon!" Davis calls out, the large dragon was wrapped up in burning chains.
Belphemon grabbed the chains, yanked the dragon towards him, then punched it down to the ground beside the digidestined. A beam attacks the behemoth's shoulder, Gallantmon was making whatever attacks he could while evading Belphemon's chains. The demon roars out again, then charges. Gallantmon flies around avoiding the gigantic beast while firing his lance.
"Ryugonken!" EmperorGreymon dived, covered in dragon flames. The dragon slashed down on the monster's head with the flames engulfing the massive beast. EmperorGreymon floats back as the fire pillar burns.
A green flamed fist bursts through the firewall hitting EmperorGreymon full force. The dragon is sent crashing into a building. Gallantmon tries to attack the emerging beast. The behemoth quickly grabbed the knight, then slammed him down onto the ground several times. Broken, Belphemon tossed the ragdoll digimon aside, right next to the digidestined.
"Gallantmon no!" Takato cried.
"Angewomon!" Kari yelled out.
"It's not ready yet!" The angel calls back. "The mixing energy is still too chaotic."
The demon stomps closer to the digidestined. The group of humans and Rookie digidestined all stood their ground. Marcus grits his teeth and clenches his fist as the titan towers above them. The beast roars so hard that they can feel it. One of its hands rears up to punch them.
"Soul Digitalization!" A flurry of green beams barrage the monster. The attacks were enough to flinch the beast. Then a huge sword flies into its shoulder, causing extreme pain for the monster. It bellows out. A winged black knight digimon flies in front of the beast, places a palm onto its face, then blasts it with green energy. The digimon grabbed the sword and swung it at the monster's chest. Belphemon fall backwards with the winged knight hovering above it.
"Who-?" Davis asks out loud.
"Looks like we made it," a soft, relieved voice speaks behind them.
"Yeah take that!" a rowdy voice follows.
Everyone turns around to see three girls about Marcus' age, a girl in blue with a pink jacket, a girl in white with black sleeves and a girl in yellow and black.
"Nokia, Yuuko and Ami?" Marcus role calls them. "What are you doing here?"
"We weren't about to let you take all the glory!" Nokia replies.
"Sorry we're late," Ami apologized. "My boss was feeling reeaally experimental with her coffee flavors today. I don't know what you guys are doing, but Alphamon will hold that thing back for as long as it can."
With that, Belphemon roars once again, it gets up rapidly to grab Alphamon but the knight deftly avoids it. Chains fly in from all over, Alphamon soars, counters with green energy blasts and its sword.
"Blade of the Dragon King!" Alphamon's sword glows as he holds it above his head. "Hragh!" The knight swings down at the chasing chains. A large slash wave flies forth, dissolving the chains into fragments.
"W-why is it so strong?" Takato's jaw drops.
"Because he's our partner," Ami explains and she, Nokia and Yuuko all take out their digivices, they smile and nod at each other.
Alphamon uses its speed to circle around Belphemon and attack from all angles. The beast swings its flame covered arms wildly and blindly as the knight slashes it everywhere. A lucky blow knocks the knight down.
"Alphamon!" Ami cries out.
Belphemon stomps on Alphamon, the knight screams out in pain. His digital armor cracks heavily. A massive beam of light hits Belphemon, pushing the monster off of Alphamon. Everyone turns to see where the light came from, Omnimon X was in their line of sight. The white knight digimon was heavily damaged and could barely keep his form together, the cannon blast took the last of his energy as the knight's form dissipates into particles that fly towards Imperialdramon. Belphemon once again roars, Alphamon fires multiple green energy beams at its face to stun it. Alphamon struggles to stand using its sword.
"Gallantmon!" Alphamon calls to the fallen knight. "Use my power!" The black knight throws his sword to the white knight. The sword sticks into the ground, next to Gallantmon just as Alphamon's armor shatters and he devolves to Dorumon.
"Haaahragh!" Angewomon rains down the celestial energy on EmperorGreymon and ShineGreymon.
Imperialdramon is covered in Omnimon X's glowing data fragments, Gallantmon takes Alphamon's sword which shatters into energy that the knight absorbs. The four digimon are surrounded in light around the digidestined. Belphemon roars out once again then charges the nearest glowing opponent, EmperorGreymon.
"Giga Crusher!" Imperialdramon unleashes a powerful blast that stops Belphemon in its tracks.
"Alright!" Davis celebrates as he turns to his partner, now Imperialdramon Paladin Mode.
Belphemon fires off several flaming chains at the white knight.
"Crimson Light!"
"Corona Blaze Sword!"
The chains are stopped by holy white and burning flame blades, Gallantmon Crimson Mode and ShineGreymon Burst Mode float in front of Imperialdramon.
"Incredible!" Kari watches with everyone in awe.
"But temporary," Angewomon floats down to her before degenerating back to Gatomon.
"What do you mean temporary?" Takuya asks.
"The digimon aren't accustomed to their new forms," Ken explains. "The stronger the power boost, the less time they can hold onto it. They'll need to beat that thing fast before their power runs out."
"Celestial Blade!" EmperorGreymon shatters his glow aura revealing Susanoomon firing a beam of light at Belphemon's chest.
The massive beast takes the hit full on, its legs scrape across the ground. It lets out a massive howl then brings its fists down on the energy beam, breaking it apart. Flaming chains fly forth to the four digimon. The kngihts dash and weave faster than they were before, counterattacking, parrying, evading, all of their abilities were heightened. Belphemon rushes forward to punch Gallantmon. Susanoomon flies in to block the blow with the red knight. The monster rears up its other fist.
"Positron Laser!"
"Corona Blaze Sword!"
Imperialdramon and ShineGreymon both attack Belphemon's vulnerable body, leaving a flaming scar on its chest. The monster steps back from the attacks.
"Heaven's Thunder!" Susanoomon fires energy into the air. Lightning bolts rain down on the behemoth.
"Invincible Sword!" Gallantmon slashes down the other way to create a light scar crossing with ShinGreymon's.
The beast steps back, then bellows out once more.
"Yeesh, we get it already," ShineGreymon points his flaming sword at Belphemon. "You're a monster, and we're going to slay you."
"Look," Gallantmon draws their attention to the two deep wounds they've caused. The light and red flames were engulfed by green fire, healing the monster. "He's regenerating."
"So we can't wear him down," Susanoomon comments. "We'll need to take him out all at once!"
"Then let's pour everything we have into one final combined attack!" Imperialdramon pulls out his Omni Sword.
Belphemon gathers his flaming chains into one large burning ball.
"Looks like he's got the same idea!" ShineGreymon's sword burns brightly. "I'll stop it, you guys finish it off!"
ShineGreymon flies upwards to intercept the giant flaming chain ball, he raises his shield up to it and ignites his flaming wings to push it back. The other three hear massive stomping headed towards them, Belphemon is running straight for them with its fists covered in demonic flame.
"Celestial Blade!"
"Crimson Light!"
Gallantmon Crimson Mode and Susanoomon both fly to intercept a fist. The force of impact cracks their digital bodies.
"What's happening?" Susanoomon wonders out loud as they hold back the demon fist.
"It's too much power!" Gallantmon answers as their armor begins to fragment. The demon monster's hand spews out more flames into the knight's faces, out of the corner of his eye Gallantmon can see ShineGreymon struggling against the meteor ball. "Imperialdramon!"
The white dragon holds his sword out in front of him, the sword glows brightly with power. Belphemon sees the shining energy. It fires several chains at the white dragon. Imperialdramon swings his sword, just the wind from that alone blows all the chains away. Belphemon pushes harder against Susanoomon and Gallantmon.
"NnghRAGH!" Susanoomon and Gallantmon unload the last of their powers against Belphemon's full might.
Both digimon unleash a brilliant flash destroying the behemoth's hands. The monster staggers back as the two devolve to their rookie forms. Belphemon unleashes its most tremendous howl yet as flaming chains appear in all directions. Imperialdramon dodges, deflects and dices the chains as he flies down to the monsters. The white knight raises the sword up above his head, the glowing sword shine brighter than ever.
"HiiiYAAAH!" Imperialdramon comes down swinging the sword. It cuts into Belphemon's shoulder, spewing light and green flames into the air. "RrrrAGH!" Imperialdramon pushes the sword harder into Belphemon's flesh. Green flames burn the white knight's body, the power of the flames eventually overwhelmed the knight, forcing him to release his sword and hover back.
"Imperialdramon! Use this!" a call from above catches the white knight's ears. "Corona Blaze Sword!" A flaming sword flies down from above.
Imperialdramon catches the burning blade, then dives to where his own sword is stuck. "YeeeeAAAAH!" The knight impales the monster near where the other sword is, then holds both blades.
ShineGreymon give his all for one last surge of energy against the meteor ball. "Final… Shining… BURST!"
ShineGreymon and the mass of flaming chains explode in a brilliant flash of light. As Imperialdramon uses all the strength he has left to force the swords through the behemoth. Green flames fill the sky but are enveloped in bright light as Belphemon dissipates into nothingness.
The digidestined watch in awe as the giant monster vanishes. Imperialdramon splits back into its rookie forms as the last of Belphemon disappears.
"They did it!" Davis yells at the top of his lungs. "Whoo hoo!"
"Yeah!" Marcus and the soccer team give a big high five to each other then they run over to their digimon. Everyone else followed.
"Agumon!"
"Guilmon!"
"Flamemon!"
"Are they hurt?" Kari asks.
"They're drained," Yoshi answers. "They'll be fine after some rest."
"Thank goodness," Zoe sighed.
"Does this mean it's over?" Yolei ponders.
They hear the sound of a crashing building not too far away, they see smoke rise up from where it once stood.
"No," Marcus answers. "There's one battle left."
XXX
VictroyGreymon's body flies through a building, he lands hard in a construction site. As he tries to get up, Apollomon Whispered Mode lands nearby. Apollomon watches briefly, noticing a fierce glare from Tai. The lion runs up and kicks the dragon in the gut, the body flies into a pile of girders. The metal beams land all around the area. Apollomon waits for the dust to settle, so that he could see he opponent sprawled out on the pile of metal. VictoryGreymon stumbles out, Apollomon dashes forward, VictoryGreymon notices a beam on the ground between them, he stomps on it and the beam bashes Apollomon's chin. The dragon kicks the beam, kicking the lion away.
Apollomon lands on his feet and one hand, he wipes his lips. VictoryGreymon rushes in carrying a girder, the dragon swings it at him. The lion catches the beam, smiles, then lifts up the beam with the dragon desperately holding on the other end. VictoryGreymon is slammed onto the ground, Apollomon lifts up the beam again and brings it down on the dragon. He does it again, and again. VictoryGreymon rolls away, then dashes forward. Apollomon drops the girder and blocks, VictroyGreymon's fist doesn't affect him at all.
Yagami smirks, "You're dumber than I remember." He uppercuts the dragon then jumps after him, grabs his leg, spins then throws him to the ground near a couple steamrollers. "Still, fighting me alone is probably the dumbest move you could've done. You can't beat me just by charging at me blindly."
"Then I'll improvise!" Tai grabs the front rollers of the steamrollers, he slams Apollomon with them. The rollers dent heavily with each attack. One full punch knocks Yagami away. Tai throws one of the wrecked rollers.
Apollomon catches the metal heap, his hands heat up with blue flame than blasts the metal to bits. VictoryGreymon plows through the explosion. With everything he has, the dragon punches the lion in the face, backing him into a wall. The dragon doesn't let up, knocking the lion through the wall. Apollomon gets into position, he catches VictoryGreymon's attack pulling him into a wall then boots him right through it. Tai stumbles bit, he turns his head back only to be met with a fist. He recovers his footing, he brings his arms together to block Yagami's follow up. His body feels the lion's attack flow through him. Tai clasps his hands together, head butts Yagami, then brings his clasps hand up, sending Apollomon through several floors above.
Tai jumps up through the hole to the roof, Yagami was waiting for him. The lion punches him hard in the gut just as he emerged. The dragon's body is sprawled on the rooftop, the lion jumps up then crashes down on the dragon's body, busting the two through the whole building. The structure collapses on top of them.
"Tai!" Dianamon sees the building fall, shielding her eyes from the coming dust cloud.
When the dust settles, Dianamon sees a figure walking through the remaining clouds. A blue armored lion emerges.
"Tai, no, Yagami!" Dianamon prepares herself for battle. "Where's Tai?!"
"Sora," Apollomon greets her by going into a fighting stance. "You're finally here."
"Where's Tai?!"
"Right behind me," Apollomon mentions as the debris behind him erupts.
VictroyGreymon pulls himself up from the rubble, his digimon form is fragmenting.
"I knew you wouldn't die so easily," Yagami comments. "I more surprised that you were able to keep your digimon form together. But you're in no condition to fight."
"Tai stay down," Sayo tells him. "I'll finish this."
"That's exactly what I wanted," Yagami mutters.
Apollomon Whispered Mode and Dianamon charge each other. Dianamon twirls her halberd downward, Apollomon sidesteps and counters, Sayo brought her head to the side as the fist flew in front of her eyes. She pulls on her harken, catching Yagami's torso, she tossed him to a nearby wall. Sayo jumps to follow up as the fire god lands on the wall. Apollomon jumps off, cracking the building, raising a flaming fist while Dianamon stretches out her leg. The clash of attacks sent a shockwave through the area. Both fighters land on the ground then charge again. A horizontal swing, ducked, an uppercut, sidestepped, a roundhouse kick, blocked, a haymaker punch, blocked with the polearm.
"How are you still so strong after fighting with Mimi?" Yagami asks.
"Looks like Tai was stronger than you thought," Sayo replies as she struggles to hold her ground.
"Don't be stupid, I was saving the best for you!" Apollomon's body erupts in blue flames.
Sayo is overwhelmed by Yagami's power, she's knocked into a wall. Looking up she rolls to avoid his follow up, but manages to swing her blade to counter. Apollomon doesn't feel it as he pursues her. Focusing on defense, Sayo kept on her toes to avoid the flaming fists. She makes use of her agility and range to hit him whenever possible, but her strikes are easily brushed off.
"You'll need to hit harder than that!"
"I just have to hit you enough!" Sayo strikes twice in succession with her spinning polearm.
"Ngh!" Apollomon the quick attacks managed to stagger him.
Sayo then thrusts full force while he's unbalanced. Yagami's body slides back a bit, his feet tore the ground. Dianamon swings again, Apollomon ducks it and tackles her to the ground. He gets up raising a fist, Dianamon brings her arms up to guard herself. VictoryGreymon gores Apollomon into a wall.
"When will you learn!?" Apollomon brings both fists together and sends the dragon to the pavement.
"Lunar Sickle!" Dianamon uses the opening to unleash a powerful slash.
"Argh!" The wall behind the lion crumbles, the lion does not.
Yagami charges forward with a flaming fist. Sayo uses her weapon to deflect the attack downwards, then jumps and twirls both her legs and her weapon to execute a combo attack on the slower combatant.
"NgRAAAH!" Apollomon explodes with blue flame, knocking Dianamon back. "How? How can I be having so much trouble against you? I've gained all this power to crush you all, and yet-"
"You just don't get it do you?" Sayo interrupts.
"What?! What don't I get?"
"Me and Tai… we've been getting stronger, together."
"No amount of training could've made you this strong!"
"It's not that I'm that much stronger, it's that I know how you'll move."
"Wha-?"
"That's what you don't get. No matter how you try to deny it, you're still the same Tai. I can see it in your moves."
"NO!" Yagami's power explodes again. "I am NOT that weakling!"
Yagami charges full force in a blind fit of rage. Sayo finds his movements more predictable as long as she stayed defensive.
"I know, the moves are the same, but your attacks are empty."
"EMPTY!?" A burst of power blows back Sayo, leaving her vulnerable. Apollomon lands a mighty blow to her body, strong enough to send her into the air. "Was that empty?! Is this empty?!" Apollomon raises his arms, dark energy gathered above his head. The dark power grows immensely into a massive black fireball.
"Hey!" VictoryGreymon gets him to turn his head into a flying fist.
The energy ball dissipates as Apollomon staggers. "You-!" He counters before even finishing his sentence.
The two mons slug it out, but Tai's form get worse with each hit and attack. But he holds on. Yagami knocks him down, breaking the pavement.
"I wanted to save you for last, to show you everything you've wanted to protect lost. But I'll just kill you first and see everyone else's faces when I-!"
An ice arrow hits his back, causing him to stumble. Dianamon was charging in fast, firing multiple arrows.
"Whispering Arrow!" Apollomon Whispered Mode unloads a barrage of fireballs against her arrows.
The attacks crash into each other, creating a massive smoke cloud blocking Dianamon's sight. She keeps charging, but a wall of blue fire erupts in front of her causing her to stop. The rest of the clouds are blown away by a massive gathering of energy. She sees Apollomon gathering a massive ball of dark energy above VictoryGreymon's struggling body.
"Tai!" Dianamon cries out wildly.
"Say goodbye! Sun of Lamentation!" Yagami dropped the energy ball on top of Tai.
"TAAAIII!" Sayo screams out as the ball digs deeper into the ground.
"That's it!" Yagami laughs. "I've thrown everything away! No more Tai! No more weakling! No more past! I'm-!"
"YAGAMI!" Dianamon jumped over the energy ball swinging her halberd, causing Apollomon to evade.
"Sora…" Apollomon Whispered Mode, Yagami smirks. "There's still one last link to the past I need to get rid of."
With tears in her eyes, Sayo rushes in. The two combatants square off evenly as the energy ball digs deeper into the ground.
Under the energy ball, Tai uses whatever strength he has to hold his shield together. "I can't-!"
"Tai…" a young girl's voice calls out to him. "Tai…!"
Apollomon knocks Dianamon away, both of their digital forms have taken massive damage, but Dianamon is worse off. The white knight's body begins to dissolve while Apollomon stands, triumphant despite his heavily fragmenting body.
"Give up?" Apollomon asks the girl that was left behind by the disappearing armor.
"Never," she answers without hesitation and a fire in her eyes.
"Of course not, but now," the lion points a flaming fist at the defiant Sayo. "It's all over. There is no more Tai."
His energy ball starts rising up from the ground. The lion mon looks back, shocked, as Sayo stares wide eyes. The dark flames gradually change color to a bright orange.
"Impossible…" Yagami mouthed out.
VictoryGreymon hovers out of the crater holding up the energy ball. Panicking, Apollomon fires several fireballs at the barely keeping together dragon, the shots are blocked by the fireball's flares.
"How?!" Yagami yells out as he keeps firing off his black flames.
"Sayo… was right," Tai begins to answer, tired. "Your attacks… are empty. Which is how Beel and I can make them our own."
"What?!" Yagami is drained of energy, he's unable to shoot anymore attacks. His digimon form is on the verge of breaking up, he's keeping together on sheer will alone.
"She never blamed you, but she doesn't like the person you've become."
"What are you talking abo-?!" Yagami sees, for a moment, a familiar ghost holding Tai up.
"You tried to throw everything away, even your sister. But you can't escape them, especially not her who loved you so much." VictoryGreymon gives a sad look to Apollomon. "You need to see her, she misses you, the real you." Tai drops his hand, the massive energy ball falls forward towards Yagami.
"Kari…" Yagami mutters as the fireball engulfs his body. The body of a young spirit embraces him as his body is vanishes completely.
The fireball tears through the city for a couple blocks before dissipating. VictoryGreymon's digimon body dissolves and Tai starts falling to the ground.
"Tai!" Sayo gets up and rushes to where he'll land. She slides to catch his body. "Tai…"
A spiritual hand places her hand at Tai's forehead. Sayo looks at the spirit's face, whom smiles at her, then waves farewell as she returns to the light.
XXX
Author: And I thought the battle with Leopardmon was hard to write, the Apollomon fight could've gone several ways. One of my initial ideas for it was to actually have Tai fight on even terms with Yagami, somehow. Powering up through Courage Tai would've managed to fight him solo with Sayo stopping him just short of a killing blow, but Yagami's body is so digitized and damaged that he'd break apart anyway.
Another where the fight is similar to the above or more of an extension, the fight would've somehow damaged the root causing it to start splitting in half and someone has to hold it together from the inside, but they'll die in the process. And somehow during the fight, Yagami just plain gives up and volunteers for it.
Another is to have Tai last long enough for Sayo to jump in and the two tag team him all the way, showing off their bonds and teamwork. But with how I had Apollomon absolutely dominating VictoryGreymon along with other factors (Yagami's power up, Tai's inexperience, figuring out the fight choreography, etc.) I ended up going for the simpler route of a DEM with Kari's ghost.
Anyways while there's no more threats and the battle's all over, there's still some unfinished business to take care of.