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Digimon Tamers Crimson: Knights of Grim Episode 33: It truly is a Grim World...

Within Yggdrasil's tree...

It seemed that the time had come. The moment that both master, and servant were waiting for. It seemed that the DoruGreymon, consumed by darkness had begun to change once more. Becoming a more fearsome creature. This one... Was clad entirely in black armor, and had dark red eyes. Eyes that would, if possible, kill with just a look. He also wore a white cape that flowed behind him. However, it seemed as though he exuded the dark aura that entered him as well. "Master! Are you seeing this?!" Yggdrasil asked out of excitement, before Grima gave the order to release the creature. He then stood before Grima and Yggdrasil, somewhat confused but looked around for the answer. "Welcome back to the living Alphamon. I assure you, that everything you see here is one hundred percent real. You might recognize me... Royal Knight." Grima said to Alphamon who then turned to face the fell dragon. Alphamon pondered the thought and then kneeled before Grima. He then said "Of course Master Grima... I do recognize you. From what Yggdrasil told me, you are the one who has been leading our campaign."

Grima got up and responded "Of course... But because of your former friends, that failed. And sometimes I wonder... How can this plan be improved?" Alphamon looked over at Yggdrasil who then headed over to Grima's side. "I figured that our newest campaign, could be enhanced with you once again at our side. Would you allow me to brand you?" Yggdrasil said before summoning a tendril with Yggdrasil's logo on it. Alphamon wondered where he would go at this point, since the darkness within him... Is compelling him to stay and see where this ends. "Very well... I am once again at your service... Lord Grima. I shall do whatever you say, no matter what it may be." Yggdrasil grinned and branded the Royal Knight. Alphamon seemed to feel a little strange, but it felt like it was quelling his darkness. "Good... Now that you're just about ready, how about we make a showcase of our power?" Grima asked Alphamon who then responded "My lord... Isn't that a waste of our time, and potential resources?" Grima giggled a bit at that and answered "I have plenty of time... We just need to enter, and demonstrate to mankind... Why they don't stand a ghost of a chance." They then looked at a portal before jumping into it.

In the Human world...

The man who had built the robot nearly two years ago... Had returned from his brief bit in a police car... And got some new parts to build a new one. It was Rufus, and he plotted to make Simon and the others pay. "Seeing that Digimon's power got me wondering... How could we possibly stand up to something like that? And prove once and for all, that humanity has no need of these god like monsters?" Rufus asked one of his workers this hypothetical question. "Sir, why are you asking us this? I mean, you already told us this." The worker responded to Rufus, who then realized what he asked wasn't necessary. "Fine then, Gentlemen... We've had our ups, and downs. Having to spend years of hard work improving on what was otherwise, a flawed product. I feel that wouldn't be necessary... Had there not been the so called "Necessary Evil" That is the Digimon. They're nothing but unpredictable monsters, that are only capable of destruction. These creatures, are only there just to be a child's play toy. And in the end, all those so called "Heroes" on the news want is destroy everything we hold dear. Now, with our new technology and knowledge of the enemy, we can mount an offensive! And once we destroy the Digimon in this world, we shall move on to exterminate those in that Digital Dimension known as the Digital World! Only then, will we achieve true security in our lives. I only wish to save every man, woman and child within this city and anywhere else in the world that needs protection. We, are the new protectors of Japan! We, are the one true defenders of humanity! We! Are the future of this Earth!" Rufus said to try and rally the others into his battle.

Many of the workers looked at him, and cheered in response. Rufus smiled and then said "Good, there is a distortion taking place nearby in Shinjuku. And there, is where we shall make our next move! If the Digimon Tamers are there, that only adds to our conquest! And soon, the world shall understand, that we are it's only true security!" He then entered the machine and activated it. The workers got their firearms and decided to fly in on helicopters. "Sir, we'll scout ahead to see the details. If we don't come back..." One of the workers said to Rufus on radio, and he responded "Oh, don't worry about that... I'll be there shortly..."

In EDEN...

Jesmon was meditating in a temple within the city. Hoping to channel his power, and possibly strengthen himself. Although, one of the citizens who appeared to be a small bear Digimon named... Bearmon. Approached Jesmon. "What is your business here young one?" Jesmon asked the Bearmon who responded "There's some kind of disturbance in the human world." Jesmon sighed and asked "If it's in the human world, the Digimon Tamers could easily handle it." Bearmon shakes his head rapidly and responds "But you don't understand! The distortion's as big as the one the Royal Knights appeared from!" Jesmon's interest piqued at those words. "How do you know this?" Jesmon asked Bearmon who answered "Actually, someone from the Digital World pointed it out, and I came to tell you this since I wasn't in the crowd."

Jesmon then stood up and said "Very well child, I shall head out into the human world... And confront this threat." He then flew up into the circuits leading to EDEN and Bearmon merely prayed for his safety. Jesmon meanwhile, had pondered to himself what could possibly be so big, that it rivals the Royal Knights. "It's inconceivable. How could something as big as my old comrades appear now? Most of them are already dead, while a few of my friends are still alive and well. Who did we end up forgetting?" Jesmon asked himself before he suddenly remembered one of the former knights. "It can't be! If he's with Yggdrasil and Grima, then that could only mean... No, I must hasten my pace! It's now, or never!" Jesmon continued to say before he finally ended up in the human world...

[Cue Brave Shine by Aimer]

(There was a small wasteland, that Takato had stood in... As though representing his current world. He stands up, looking onto the horizon.)

(Simon is seen practicing with Falchion, however he too looks over and realizes he and Guilmon need to be at a fight.)
I'm stuck in a never ending dream Where my wishes and hopes can't be seen And it's killing me, but I can't let go

(Nia is seen having a meeting with Black Rose, though she's more focused on what's possibly below and the others look toward the same horizon.)
There's a sadness raining down on me And the future is looking oh so bleak But I'm holdin on, so dearly, to precious memories

(It then cuts to Simon and Nia tending to Baby Takato, and then to Henry, Rika and Suzie looking in front of them, while Henry's circuits glow. But then it cuts to Yggdrasil, hovering over a smiling Grima.)
To protect the ones I cherish I've got to be stronger.
Don't want to hesitate, I wanna be braver So no matter what may come I can face the morning sun

(Grima then smiles while launching several tendrils at Jesmon, who bats them back with brute force.)
Brave Shine!
You reached out to me, you let me see your light
(It then cuts to Alphamon and Omnimon facing off, with Omnimon firing his supreme cannon at Alphamon. And then to Simon and Takato's earlier duel.)
On the night I suffered most, you saved my life
 (Simon and Takato then hold up their respective Falchions, as though to signify union.)
Wielding all the things that we believe in
 (We then cut to Taiki, Kiriha and their Digimon of Xros Heart, and then to Taichi with his friends.)
A test of faith I know I can win
(Later a cut between Daisuke, Hikari, V-Mon and Gatomon along with Takeru and Patamon, and Ken with Wormmon)
I'll grant us love and peace for all time
(It then cuts to Grima looking over the world in the tree without his hood. And cuts to Simon and Grima preparing to face off.)
Cause you Shine...

[End Brave Shine]

At Shinjuku High...

Simon had made a phone call to someone on the rooftop. He wanted to be sure that he had time, before class that is. Nia came up to check on him and asked "Simon? What's wrong?" Simon looked to her and responded "Well Nia, last night was quite eventful so to say." Nia was somewhat curious as to what Simon was about to say... Until he added "But, we need to make sure every one of the Tamers and Xros Heart is present." Nia felt a bit disappointed and responded "Oh... Well, I'll be at the meeting then." While leaving the rooftop. Simon looked in his pocket and noticed the ring he bought a couple days ago. "I wish that it was that news Nia... I really do..." Simon said to himself a bit sadly. He then picked up his bag and headed back for class. After class, Simon had made yet another phone call... To Takato, who was still hanging out with Kittan and the others.

At Kittan's apartment...

"And despite all those hardships you went through with Emir's sister... You still stayed there?" Leyte asked Takato who responded "Well, I was determined. So no matter what I had to take on, I needed to get stronger. And so, here I am... Talking with you guys after some breakfast... Waiting for dad to give me a phone call." Everybody was then wondering exactly why Simon would give a phone call at this point in time. That is, until Takato's phone vibrated. "Oh, that must be him... Hello?" Takato said before hearing Simon's voice on the other side. "For now, just play along with your other name okay?" Takato nodded and decided to go along with Simon's demand. "Alright, so Shinta... Can you meet me and the others in the park?" Simon asked on the other side to which Takato responded "Yeah sure. I'll be there asap... And I still don't know what that means." Simon sighed and said "Asap means as soon as possible. Just make sure to bring your stuff alright?" Takato nodded and responded "Okay, love you dad." He then hung up the phone, and Simon raised an eyebrow before saying to himself "So this is what Kittan feels like whenever I say that to him." Simon felt quite happy afterwards, and put his phone on sleep mode.

Takato had put on his gear beforehand, and equipped his version of the Falchion. "So that's the one thing Simon left you?" Kittan asked Takato who smiled and responded "Well, in some way yes. But as you are aware, he wasn't in the right mindset when I got this blade." Kittan then sighed remembering what his grandson told him of the future. "Look, I know I can be a bit of a poor judge of my own kid... But after several times of bonding, I can see that he isn't the type who would kill his friends and torture Nia." Takato was a bit curious by what he meant, until he said "It was because I was a mercenary, that I didn't have a whole lot of time to understand my own kid. And after coming back home to see that he became the monster that had him under his thrall... I realized that I shouldn't run away from him." Takato then realized that even his grandfather wasn't perfect. "So, you had basically ran away from dad... Just to make sure he was covered?" Takato asked Kittan who sighed and answered "And I really had no one to blame but myself, for the pain he had to suffer every day. So yeah, I was shit at my job. And I felt I didn't have any right to be near him after that faithful day. The worst part, is that he never blamed me at all."

Takato then looked at Kittan and said "Well, at least you didn't end up likely possessed by some demon. But then again, I never really knew my dad either." Takato then walked out the door with his equipment, while Kittan looked at an old family picture of himself, Simon and Clara. "I know you always told him to not blame me, for his lack of initial courage... But then again, that was only because you were defending me. I know me and Simon have patched things up... But, I still feel like he deserved better from me, than one monster inside him and a life of troubles." Kittan said to himself, before Leeron, Leyte and Dayaka walked in to see the photo. "Y'know Kittan, even she must get tired of your brooding. That's probably why she wanted you to not worry." Leyte said, as though lecturing him. "She was one helluva sweetheart, but you've been doing much better. Simon still loves you to this day. And I don't want you to ever forget that." Dayaka added, and then Kittan got up before hugging the group...

Down in Shinjuku park, Simon and co. have gathered along with Xros Heart, and the college tamers. "So Simon, looking forward to graduating High School and possibly joining us?" Taichi asked Simon who responded "Well... In a manner of speaking, yes. Though I hope I don't end up rooming with Matt." Yamato then said "Something you and I agree on." Rika then got a bit angry and said "Can we please focus on the matter at hand! Now fearless leader, what exactly are we doing here gathered at the park?!" Simon then responded "Patience Rika, we have to wait for Shinta to arrive and then we'll talk." Daisuke seemed confused and asked "What does Shinta have to do with this?" Ken then pondered what the reasons could possibly be. Henry looked over at Nia and asked "So Nia, what are you so sullen about?" Nia looked back at Henry and responded "You know... I feel like nothing interesting's happened since the day my baby boy was born. And, I'm not sure if anything's been happening on anyone else's ends."

Henry pondered what he and Suzie did recently. "Well, Terriermon's picked up some Tai-chi moves... And is hoping to get really good at it." Henry said and Terriermon on top of Henry's head started practicing some moves. "Quiet horsey... I'm breathing..." Terriermon said. Though the horsey part was a joke, based on how often he's on top of Henry's shoulders and head. Henry was unsure of why Terriermon would practice on Henry's head, although Lopmon was quick to answer. "Oh! I think it's so he could learn how to balance on unsteady surfaces!" Lopmon said and Suzie giggled at Lopmon's theory. Rika sighed and said "Recently, Kari's been on one of my shopping trips with my mom and I. Though, that was mostly for "girl time"." Hikari responded "Well that's only because you thought it was a nightmare. But you loved it, admit it!" Rika was a bit quiet, though that was mostly being in denial. Daisuke then said "Well, I went out for soccer practice with Ken and V-Mon, while also studying with him at times." Ken added "That's mostly because you think of me as a study buddy." Daisuke then did a bro-fist with Ken... Before the conversation switched over to Takeru and Patamon. "We mostly sat around and watched Gabumon, during some days when Matt was in college and Dad couldn't watch him."

Mimi walked over to Rika and asked "Do you think I could get acquainted with your mom?" Rika then responded "Most of the time, she's doing photo shoots and busy dealing with some agents for a top magazine." Mimi pondered which magazine that it could be, until she remembered that Rumiko was in fact Rika's mother. "Yeah, I still gotta meet your mom sometime. Cause she is quite famous around places like Odaiba... And finding out she's where the fun is... Only makes it that much better!" Rika sighs and says "Okay, one day I'll get you and mom to meet. But for now, let's just see if Simon will tell us." They along with everyone else looked at Simon, who sighed and said "Shinta's almost here. Just relax... And momentai." Terriermon tries not to cringe at Simon using his catch phrase. "Hey guys! Sorry I'm late!" Shinta said before he started panting. Guilmon started sniffing and noticed that everyone, and their Digimon are present. "Oh, how about we go see what's up?" the yellow Guilmon got up and headed for the area.

Renamon had intercepted Guilmon and asked "Guilmon... Since when did you have a twin?" The yellow Guilmon was shocked to see Renamon, who he had some memories of, but didn't really get all that clear of an image... Until now. "M-M-M-Mommy?" The yellow Guilmon said before tears started streaming from his eyes. Renamon at first was confused, until he hugged her. Renamon then recognized the scent that was nearby her. "But... How? Your Tamer is just a baby?! How did you get to Rookie level?" Renamon asked in shock. "That's not our Gyarimon Renamon... He's from the future... Just like his Tamer." Guilmon said to answer Renamon's question. Renamon then returned the affection her son gave her. "I'm sorry... This is just so much to take in. Time travel doesn't seem to be a thing for Digimon to go through, seeing as though we're practically ageless." Renamon said to her child, as she was cuddling with him. Terriermon had decided to go after Renamon, and had his mind blown by the plot twist. Henry himself went after his little brother, and saw the display. "I guess time travel must be some kind of weird thing huh?" Henry asked the group before they decided to meet up with the others...

Kiriha looked at Shinta and said "Alright, we're out here for something so what is it?" Taiki had tried running a few theories through his head, only for them to be inconclusive. Shoutmon looked over at the two Guilmons and said "Okay, and now I'm seeing double. Though the double in this case is yellow." Takato then went up to Nia and said "Look into my eyes... And tell me what you see..." Nia nodded and looked into Takato's eyes, and saw the exact same thing in his eyes as her child. "You're..." Nia was about to say, while Impmon was still confused... Until Takato said "That's right... I'm-" Nia then instinctively hugged Takato and said "My baby... You're... You're... So big!" Nia had realized that Takato was somewhat tall, though slightly shorter than Henry in comparison. Koushiro then looked at the three and said "I guess we should've considered Time travel, as one of the many strange events of being a Digimon Tamer."

Taichi seemed quite flabbergasted at the whole thing, while Yamato sighed at how he probably should've seen this coming, based on the shows he used to watch. Daisuke went up to Takato and said "So, you told us your name was Shinta... Just so that things wouldn't really change?" Takato nodded to Daisuke's question, and he felt content with the answer. Ken examined his clothing and said "You know, that clothing seems to come from the past... Rather than the future... So what happens? Is it some kind of post-apocalyptic wasteland?" Takato sighed and sat down on a rock. "You guys have some drinks? Cause this is gonna be a bit lengthy. From what I heard from mom, it started during the final battle against Yggdrasil..." Takato started before getting into yet another long explanation to what happens in the future. When he described that Simon, was supposedly the one who caused him pain and torment... Yamato opted to punch Simon in the face. Though, Takeru restrained him from it, saying "Matt, let him finish before you start punching!" Yamato sighed and went back to sitting with Gabumon...

Meanwhile...

There appeared to be a giant distortion in the sky above a local shopping mall. Many people noticed this, and stared at it... Slack-jawed and not opting to get the hell out of dodge. Out of the distortion came Alphamon, who seemed to be quite dangerous. "Attention humans... Unless the Digimon Tamers show themselves, here and now... I shall start systematically killing you, one by one..." Alphamon said, and then everyone started panicking immediately... Running either for cover, or just getting out of the mall. Though, he saw a group of helicopters with small foot soldiers pointing guns at him. "Please... Humans with small and pitiful weapons could not hope to damage me." Alphamon said to himself before raising his hand and saying "Soul... Digitize..." Before firing a group of blasts from his hands that destroyed all the helicopters, nearly killing the foot soldiers. "And that was, as you humans call... A warning shot. Next time, I won't miss any of you." Alphamon said to the group who then opened fire on him.

"Tch... I give you a chance to walk away, and bring me the real challenge... And all you do is dwindle my patience... Very well, you're willing to throw your lives away, and so be it." Alphamon said before bringing out his blade and swinging it down on a group of foot soldiers. Suddenly, his blade was stopped by a pair of blades. "I know not all of mankind is pleasant, but I plead for you not to needlessly end them." Jesmon said before batting back Alphamon's blade. Alphamon kept his stance up, and looked closely at his former ally. "I see... So this is what Humans have done to you... How very sad. You along with Gankoomon were two of the strongest knights. And yet, here you are... Fighting to defend these humans." Alphamon said to Jesmon who responded "There are quite a few of us, who would rather serve humanity than your master Yggdrasil!" All of a sudden, a mysterious hooded figure appeared on top of Alphamon's head and said "Oh please... Yggdrasil isn't the master... I am." Jesmon looked at the figure and recognized it almost immediately. "You... Your aura... You must be the fell dragon, Grima!" Jesmon said to Grima who responded "In the flesh. And unlike all of our other encounters, I'm the real deal..." Grima then descended towards the ground in front of Jesmon, as though preparing for a fight with him...

Earlier with the Tamers...

"And that's my whole story. From beginning, to right now..." Takato finished explaining to everyone, who ended up a bit shocked that all of this happened because, something changed within Simon. "But... Simon would never do such a thing!" Nia said, knowing her beloved isn't a scumbag like Takato said. Simon then added "Yes, we all know that... We just need to figure out what the hell happened between then, and later on..." Henry was pondering the possibilities, and came up with something. "Hey Simon? Did you have a weird feeling when you touched that skeleton in the Digital World?" Henry asked Simon who responded "Now that you mention it, I did end up with a weird feeling when I touched it. Why?" Sora looked at Taichi and asked "What's Henry talking about Tai?" Taichi looked back at Sora and answered "There was this huge ass skeleton in the Digital World, and it was of a massive dragon that died quite a long time ago." Agumon and Shoutmon were pondering what that could mean, until Koushiro's vision was directed towards the sky. "Um guys... You might want to check this out." Koushiro said to the others, who then looked in Koushiro's direction. Taichi got the cue and put his goggles, only to see what is likely a portal nearly the size of Bagramon's portal being projected in the sky. "Oh no..." Taichi said a bit frightened by the whole thing. "Matt... We need Omnimon..." Taichi said to Yamato who nodded before they inserted their core drills into their Digivices...

SPIRAL MATRIX EVOLUTION._

Agumon... Gabumon... Spiral Matrix Evolve to... Omnimon!

Omnimon had prepared his blade and said "I'm going to scout ahead, you try to keep up with me!" Before flying towards the battle. Simon then said Nia "Formulate a plan and back up Omnimon when needed. I'll be going on with Guilmon." Nia nodded before Simon and Guilmon followed the Royal Knight. Simon had brought his case with him, and took out Falchion, as well as the armor plating. "For now, we wait until Omnimon needs us... Okay?" Simon said to Guilmon who nodded before they headed to the mall...

The group meanwhile, were a bit appalled by the fact that Simon decided to go on his own. "Did dad... Learn anything from his past experiences?" Takato asked Nia who responded "He did, but I'm guessing he had us helping Omnimon... Due to whatever he's fighting seems to be a personal issue only he can deal with." Takato shook his head and said "Well whatever it is... I need to get in there and help! C'mon Guilmon! We're gonna save our dads!" He then ran with his Guilmon towards the direction in which Simon was going, and the others sighed at the familiarity. "It wouldn't be Simon's kid without that distinction huh?" Takeru asked the others, who nodded and looked onward. "So, I guess we're not gonna wait here for them?" Taiki asked and everyone shook their heads in confirmation. They all then used their core drills, and spiral matrix evolved with their partners in order to help. However, Beelzemon had a noticeable difference. He ended up gaining a large arm cannon on his right arm, and it appeared to open like a large mouth. To exaggerate this mouth part, it also came with actual teeth.

KingShoutmon then asked "Is that thing new or something?" Beelzemon looked back at KingShoutmon and answered "I actually acquired this quite a while ago. During the time when Black Rose was still all the rage." MegaGargomon sighed and turned into Emerald mode, before offering Sakuyamon a ride. "My, you're still the gentleman that I know you for." Sakuyamon said to MegaGargomon who responded "Well, you know me best Rika." They then flew over to the general area, and as Simon was running across the rooftops with Guilmon he sensed the other's prescience. "I didn't tell them to sit on their hands. I said, "Come up with a plan, and then help Omnimon." Does everyone think I still don't believe in them?!" Simon said regarding the whole thing. Once they reached the mall, they saw that Jesmon was engaged with Grima, though the figure representing the fell dragon wasn't doing much... Except for waving his arms around, while tendrils of darkness tried piercing through Jesmon's impregnable defense.

Jesmon was batting back most of Grima's attacks, and it seemed that Grima was merely studying the Royal Knight... Hoping to find out more on how to take him out. "So that's how it is..." Grima said, before summoning tendrils to encircle the knight. Jesmon then had his arms crossed, and suddenly he glowed gold in front of Grima. Alphamon had not wanted to interfere, unless his master was in danger of losing the battle. Unfortunately, he had his own battle to fight. "Alphamon... How are you alive? I thought Gallantmon had killed you?" Omnimon asked his former comrade, who responded "Ah... It's been a long time Omnimon. Seeing you here, reminded me of our old days... Back when we used to be known as the "Alphamon and the Omegamon"... And now, I can see that the Alpha and the Omega must do battle once more." Omnimon seemed to look down in shame, the shame that his old comrade that he thought was put down had resurfaced into the world.

"But why?! Why does it have to be this way?! If it's because of that entitled bastard, then let's end him! Let's go back to the way things were! You could help us... Join us and together we can destroy Yggdrasil once and for all!" Alphamon looked away from Omnimon and responded "My friend... I'm afraid that, with all this corruption... And the brand once again marking me as their servant... Even if I wanted to, I cannot return to you. They've ordered me back into service once more, and with my current power I can only do harm rather than good. So please understand that, you have to kill me." Omnimon seemed a bit confused by what he meant, until he realized the possiblity of Grima needing him for a scheme that he possibly hatched. "Let's do battle elsewhere. The others will follow us, in case I fail." Omnimon said before flying off with Alphamon and half of the group following Omnimon. That half consisted of... Imperialdramon, Ophanimon, Seraphimon, KingShoutmon, ZekeGreymon and Kiriha, HerculesKabuterimon, Hououmon and Rosemon. The remaining portion of merged Digimon remained to watch the fight between Grima and Jesmon.

As Simon was watching the fight, he noticed that Jesmon seemed to stop moving whenever he had to shield himself. "Grima is analyzing him... Hoping to gain an advantage over him." Simon said to himself. Takato walked up to Simon and asked "What do you mean by analyzing him? Couldn't Jesmon get close to him?" Simon shook his head and responded "Not only are there a few ground troopers from god knows where, that he has to protect... He also isn't trying to cause property damage. So, Grima intends to impede his movement altogether." Takato looked back at the fight, and slowly realized that he was right. Jesmon appeared to be in a stagnant pace, that appears to be gradually pushing him further and further away from Grima. However, Jesmon appeared to be wearing down while Grima doesn't appear to be getting tired. "So then, Jesmon... Are you sure you wish to perpetuate this? Or will you finally concede defeat and join my ranks?" Grima asked Jesmon who responded "I care not what you do to me, but I would be insulted as a knight if I just let you subjugate an entire section of our beautiful world."

Grima upon hearing this, appeared to be pondering something... Until he started cackling. Simon felt increasingly angry at the condescending tone of Grima's voice, sensing something very strange about it. Strangely familiar that is. "You really think that your world is beautiful?! The only reason it's survived this long, was because the will of the true god of the Digital World willed it so! Not because of your willpower, or because of your gradual advancements! It's purely because it amused us, with how much each and every dream dies there. Though, it seems that your leader's joined dream seemed to have acquired our attention. We merely underestimated you, and I thought Yggdrasil could easily take care of it all... But, seeing that your abilities have proven to destroy his forces... I realized that we needed some sort of plan to all of it. He may not have known about the plan at first, but when he came to me... I had formulated a plan that would ensure my total victory... At least this time anyway." Jesmon, along with the others were very confused by what Grima meant. Although, that didn't matter at the moment.

"Now then, I'm afraid you'll have to die... Effective immediately." Grima said before launching tendrils to hold Jesmon, and launch a few more at Jesmon's chest plate. However, it seemed that Simon had jumped in with Falchion, and sliced the tendrils to bits. "And so, my nemesis arrives... Tell me something... How does it feel watching that-" Grima said before being interrupted by Simon punching him in the face. "Stop it..." Simon said before walking up to Grima again and kicking him in the abdomen. "Stop it..." Simon continued to say and pinned Grima down onto the ground and repeatedly punched him in the face. "Stop! Using! My! Voice!" Simon shouted as he repeatedly kept on punching him. "Do you really want to know why I sound like you?" Grima asked Simon before he prepared another punch while screaming "QUIT SCREWING AROUND WITH ME!" He then punched Grima with enough force, that his hood ended up disintegrating. Afterwards, Simon was shocked to see the sight that was in front of him... "Well, you wanted to know right?" Grima asked before Simon recoiled at seeing, his own face... On this horrific monster's body. Simon stood away from him, and he ended up getting up off the ground.

"Honestly, I wasn't expecting you to find out this way... Seeing as though the last time we did this, you relied on your sword... But then again, the boy wasn't around during that time. So, here I stand... With your body, voice and everything else attached to it. Every year I tormented that boy, was quite the ecstasy for me. Although it was that cursed mark on his eye, that prevented me from ending him and your pathetic wife. It was like I was weakening from what you draw strength from. But... The minute I killed Nia in front of that boy, that was what finally broke you. And it gave me total control over your body. And now that I have total control, I can do whatever I want with it. My powers did have difficulty overwhelming that horrific thing known as belief in others, and that radiant light of yours... But it was very satisfying once I did. And now, I'm even more powerful than I was when your ancestor was in town!" Grima then felt like cackling even further, just to drive the knife into Simon a little more.

"Shut up..." Simon said, with a large amount of venom in his voice. "Oh... Now let's see what you do now..." Grima said to himself before watching Simon approach him. "I've heard more than enough words out of that annoying mouth of yours... All the words you've spilled, are the gasoline... For your funeral pyre... So tell me Grima... Where should I light the gas, and cook you?" Simon said to Grima while giving a glare, that if looks could kill... Grima would likely be ashes...

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