A/N: I've made it this far, but we're not out of the woods quite yet. Our heroes throw a party to celebrate and then the departure of our YYGDM friends.
Without further delay, enjoy the chapter!
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Odaiba District/Odaiba Notama Apartments/Kamiya Residence/May 5, 2009/3:30 PM
One day removed from Teen-Reaper's demise, the Digi-Destined and their cohorts settled down. After what seemed to be days of constant battles (which in reality all happened in a day) with D-Reaper's evil forms, the gang earned themselves a reprieve. The YYGDM and Accel groups prepared for departure back to their dimensions, but decided to stay a while longer to celebrate.
Standing in front of his bathroom mirror, Tai combed his big hair the best he can. He scanned over his choice of wardrobe: a dark blue long-sleeved shirt, brown khaki pants, and blue tennis. He picked up his Digivice and looked down over it.
"Hard to believe all that happened just yesterday," Tai muttered. "Honestly, I should be used to it by now."
"At least it's over, Tai," Agumon said, taking Tai's comb. "Now we can relax and enjoy all the pizza we want at the Pizza Palace!"
"Yeah..." the Bearer of Courage muttered as his lips curved into a small grin. "You know, I should be happy we beat D-Reaper... and that we saved the worlds. But, there's an empty feeling in me."
"Probably cause you're hungry."
"Well, true I am starving, but a part of me wonders if D-Reaper is the strongest enemy we'll ever encounter. Where do I go from here?"
Agumon was confused. "Why do you wonder if D-Reaper is the strongest enemy we'll ever have faced? Do you want there to be more powerful threats for us?"
"I don't wish for it, but I guess the Ascendant side of me is carving for more challenges. Y'know fight stronger enemies to better myself..." Tai said while coming to grips with his Ascendant nature.
"Never say never. But, sometimes be careful what you wish for." Came a familiar voice from outside the bathroom door.
Tai and Agumon opened the door to find X sitting on a chair.
"X? What brings you here?"
"To the party, where else? Did you forget? Besides, your sister tried calling for you and Agumon a few minutes ago. I arrived and told her to go on while I pick you up."
"Oh man, I kept her waiting?" Tai sweatdropped. "Man, guess I need my hearing checked!"
"It's ok, besides I brought along company," X opened Tai's room door as Sora and Biyomon appeared.
"We're ready to go whenever you're prettying yourself up," Sora teased with a sly grin.
"Heh, sorry for y'all waiting! Ok, huddle together!" Tai declared, standing at the center of the room with Agumon. As X, Sora, and Biyomon put their hands on them both, Tai and Agumon put their fingers on their foreheads.
Agumon announced. "Ready!"
"Let's not keep everyone waiting! Next stop the Pizza Palace!" Tai announced as he and Agumon used Instant Movement to relocate them to the pizza restaurant.
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(Cue Dragonball Kai Buu 2nd Opening – Kuu Zen Zetsu Go!)
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(Cue Buu's Fury OST – Title Theme)
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Digimon Fusion Kai
Season 3, Arc 4: The Fight to Save the Digiverse
Chapter 166: Aftermath, the Trinity's Departure! A Look Into Our Future!
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Odaiba District/Pizza Palace/3:40 PM
Everyone that had participated in some shape or form in the D-Reaper battle meet at the Pizza Palace. Simms bought space in the restaurant's party room to celebrate. The buffet line was open for anyone to gorge, but of course the chefs were going to have their hands full with the hungry mouths of a few Ascendants. The Digimon guests acted as people in cosplays to keep certain people from panicking.
Inside the party room, the Kai Digi-Destined/Ascendants, D3s, the Digimon, and the YYGDM/Accel guests cheered and feasted during their celebration. The room was full of fun and elation. Loud party music was played to liven the mood.
(Cue Dragonball Kai ED – Yeah! Break! Care! Break! (0:07-2:01))
The numerous guests spread across the spacious room. Matt & Gabumon sat together with Keke, Mimi, and Palmon. As Gabumon gorged on pizza slices, Matt was almost finished with his. Just as Matt was about to eat his last pizza slice, he heard the slobbering of a certain pot-bellied pink creature. Matt eyed Fat Dee with his lips drooling. Matt turned away with the pizza slice. Fat Dee nudged over to one side with his eyes painstakingly on the pizza. Matt turned away again, prompting Fat Dee to scoot over. Fat Dee drooled more. Finally, Matt handed the pizza slice to Fat Dee, who devoured it in one gulp.
"That's nice of you, dad," Keke nodded in approval. "Your other self wouldn't have ever done that."
Matt scoffed. "Just wanted to get him off my back."
"Oh, Matt! Just admit you're fully embracing being in full control!" Mimi said in elation.
"Yeah, sure. When the hell is Tai going to get here?"
"He should've been here by now," Gabumon plainly said.
"X, too. He's running late," Keke murmured, sipping on a straw from her soda cup.
Elsewhere, TK and Kari conversed at a table while Tike and Kara emptied plates of pizza.
"Is your brother going to get here, Kari?" TK asked. "It won't be a true celebration without him here."
"X and Sora said they were going to bring him. Guess we'll see," Kari shrugged.
Gatomon's face conveyed disgust over Tike and Kara's ravenous appetite. "Ugh, just about lost my urge to eat." She looked over to see Patamon with a mouth full of pizza bread. "Yeah, I rest my case."
"Want some?" Patamon offered some pizza.
"I'm on a diet."
Takato returned to his table where his Tamers friends and their Digimon were. He put down his pizza plate and sat beside Rika. Much like Tike and Kara, Guilmon devoured a full plate of pizza. Terriermon stuffed his mouth. Renamon, Inumon, Lopmon, Felinismon, and Jaguarmon looked on with utter disgust.
"Well, this is certainly lovely," Renamon sighed.
"C'mon, you two. I'm losing my appetite here," Inumon gawked.
"Chew with your mouths closed!" Felinismon furiously snapped at Guilmon and Terriermon.
"Was just about to say..." Rika stopped herself from shouting. "Thanks, Felinismon."
"Here, Jaguarmon," Phillipe handed his feline partner a piece of pepperoni pizza.
Jaguarmon sniffed and licked her chops. "Mmm, smells so good!" She bit into the pizza.
Takato chuckled as he sipped his soda. "Like the pizza, buddy?"
"Mmmhmm! Poor please!" Guilmon said, waving his plate around.
"You ready to get in line, my ol' red buddy ol' pal?" Terriermon pointed to the buffet line. "Better get 'em while they're hot!"
"Ah, beat you to it, Terriermon!"
"Not on your life, Guilmon!"
As Guilmon and Terriermon scurried over toward the line, Himura noticed the absence of Leomon.
"Say, where's Leomon, Jeri?" Himura asked her.
Jeri answered with a smile. "He went to see the two BanchoLeomons. He was looking to ask some warrior's advice."
"Well, that should make for an interesting meet," Himura said.
Finally, the man of the hour arrived using Instant Movement. X, Sora, and Biyomon were seen with them. Their friends quickly hurried over to meet with them.
"TAI!" The Digi-Destined yelled out in unison.
"Uncle Tai!" Athena cheered as she bolted over and hugged him.
Matt immediately stood up from his chair and eyed Tai's direction. "About time you got here, you slick bastard." His irriated scowl became a smirk.
"So glad you can make it, Tai," Karin acknowledged. She hugged him and then turned over to Sora. "You, too, Sora." She embraced the Bearer of Love as well.
"Tai! We were just talking about you!" Kari approached him with arms folded. "I called you and you didn't answer."
The Bearer of Courage chuckled modestly and scratched his head. "Heheheh, whoops sorry about that! I was just deep in my own little world."
"And keeping everyone else waiting," X interjected. "C'mon, you said you're starving?"
"Oh yeah! C'mon, Sora, let's get some pizza while it's hot!" Tai took Sora's hand and escorted her toward the buffet line.
"Ok, hang on!" Sora chuckled while being dragged along.
(End theme)
(Cue Gurren Lagann ED – Underground by High Voltage (0:00-1:42))
As Agumon and Biyomon followed their partners, X turned his attention to Keke, who walked up to him.
"Sometimes I don't know whose worse at being tardy," Keke grinned.
"Sorry, but I asked Kari and the others to go on while me and Sora fetch Tai. So, looks like the party's already gotten started," the masked watched observed the lively party activities.
Keke nodded. "Sure is. By the way, Kensuke was hoping to talk to you."
"Oh?"
"I'll take you to him."
While Keke escorted X over to Kensuke's table, Kotori and Seadramon passed by them.
"Hey, they're going over to Kensuke's area, Kotori."
The blue-haired girl paused to see the masked watcher and the female D3 meeting with Kensuke's group, sans Kensuke himself.
"Let's scope this out, Seadramon."
As Kotori and Seadramon approached near Kensuke and his friends' area, Karin, Dimitri & Faith, and Athena & PinkPatamon got in their way.
"Kotori, hey, did you need something from my brother?" Karin asked her.
"Well, no just thought I'd hear what X is talking to him about."
"That's rather curious," Dimitri added, overhearing their discussion.
"That might be a good idea X," Titaniamon said hearing the discussion between him and Keke. "Ken hasn't exactly gone back to the human world much in our universe. He could stand to use some more interaction with people who aren't on his team."
Kotori overheard her. "Wait, he's been living in your Digital World?"
CyberBeelzemon nodded at this. "Ain't had much of a choice. The one time he tried to get back to pay respects to his parents, he had to bolt back cause of that S.H.I.E.L.D. group almost capturing him."
Upon hearing this Tyra sighed. "Just how much can one person take, I mean his parents are dead?"
Hearing this, Karin elbowed her lightly. "You didn't need to bring that up so lightly Tyra. It's not an easy thing to deal with."
"Sorry, that didn't come out right. I mean, I can relate with him since my parents are gone, too," apologetically replied Tyra.
X nodded. "Those evo-lite twins Metalla X killed during the Yagami incident were the ones responsible for that."
Just then, Matt and Gabumon walked by overhearing their chat.
"You know, it's a good thing Yamato's not here," Matt blatantly stated as he replied to X. "Cause he would give you quite the earful about that since he killed both of them and got chewed out for it."
"They were children being manipulated overall so the point still stands. However right now, Ken needs this, as much as Tike doesn't like it."
Keke sighed. "Only cause he knows Ken doesn't take his actions lightly. I still remember when he nearly choked him to death for his remarks."
Suddenly, Tike's ears perked up hearing his name being dropped. He suddenyl felt sick to his stomach when he heard his name put in the same sentence as Ken.
"Ugh, don't think I can eat anymore, sis," Tike groaned, putting down his half eaten slice.
Kara sipped her soda. "Why not?"
"Cause... excuse me!" Tike bolted off to go to the restroom.
"Well, whatever," Kara put down her drink. "Hey, David! Wanna hang with me?!" She beckoned David, who was seen with Davis, Veemon, and Sonja.
"Where's Tike?" David asked her.
"Guess his stomach finally didn't agree with him. C'mon, get over here before he comes back!" Kara called him over.
David immediately complied and hurried over to sit with Kara. Kara leaned her head on David's shoulder.
Finally I've got him all to myself! Kara mused deviously.
"You ok, Kara?"
"Just wonderful, my cutie-pie!"
The Ascendant boy chuckled nervously in response.
(End theme)
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(Cue Prodigy – The Mindfields (1:10-5:37))
On another side of the party room, the BanchoLeomons and Jeri's Leomon had a nice chat about each other's warrior's experiences. Needless to say, Jeri's Leomon received insightful advice about bettering himself.
"It's good I'm in the company of other Leomon I share my tales with," Leomon said.
BanchoLeomon (Kai) nodded. "Likewise, my friend. So, you were stuck down by a Beelzebumon in your world and yet later revived..."
"Not quite the revival I wanted since I was initially used as a villain's zombie pawn," Leomon sighed. "But, my Jeri, with her lion's heart, and her friends brought me to my senses. Thanks to my world's Huanglongmon, I was given a second chance to fight alongside Jeri and her second partner Felinismon."
BanchoLeomon (XLR) smirked. "Then, I take it you and Felinismon are hitting it off quite nicely."
"Yes, though Felinismon can be quite stubborn. She's a wonderful co-partner to have. I'm happy she's been there for Jeri in my absence."
"Speaking of Beelzebumon, what happened to this world's Impmon?" BanchoLeomon (XLR) wondered.
"Over there sitting under Simm's watchful eye," BanchoLeomon (Kai) pointed over to Simms, who had Impmon in cuffs. "Looks like Lord Anubimon chose to pity the little bastard just for today. After this, he's heading back to Other World to be Anubimon's errand boy."
Leomon chuckled. "Bittersweet if you ask me."
BanchoLeomon (Kai) turned over and addressed the other BanchoLeomon. "I wanted to ask you about your sword."
"About my sword?" BanchoLeomon (XLR) asked as he looked down at his sheathed sword. "Oh, you mean my Type X Chaos Blade. Oh yes, my partners, Mikato and Shizuka..."
"Those two ninja girls," BanchoLeomon (Kai) acknowledged.
"Yes, you see when a Kouji and Kouichi from another world came to visit Ken's dimensions prior to Paradixalmon's incursion, they empowered it with their elements. Overtime, the sword evolved to fit their needs."
Just then, Kouji, Kouichi, and Kotori approached the Leomon table. Then, Kensuke came at the exact same time with X.
The brothers overheard the mention of their other counterparts that visited Kensuke's world.
"Wait, what about our other counterparts?" Kouji asked BanchoLeomon (XLR).
"Are they ok?" Kouichi inquired.
"Everything's fine," Ken reassured the brothers. "Your other selves returned to their world safely, but..." He pivoted to Kouichi. "That other Kouichi was the first one to become Legionmon. Just pray you'll never dwell into despair and let him take over."
"Having fought Legionmon myself before D-Reaper got released, I promise to never let that happen," Kouichi vowed.
"Same here. I won't let Legionmon ever manifest in our world," Kouji promised Kouichi.
"Count on me to keep you from ever falling into despair," Kotori affirmed this, patting Kouichi's back. "You have someone who to kick despair square in the ass."
BanchoLeomon (Kai) nodded and suggested. "Then, if it's not too much trouble, then could you apply those same properties to my sword?"
X, however, objected once he arrived at the Leomon table. "I'd advise against that, BanchoLeomon."
"What do you mean?" BanchoLeomon (Kai) slightly growled. "I acquire a weapon that I can use to improvise my sword's craft."
"From what the ninja twins told me, it took their partner a strenuously long time to master it after their partner's power-up. Besides the Kouji and Kouichi standing before us are likely stronger than the two Ken's group met," X reasoned. "If they empowered your weapon, it'll probably break under pressure. Besides searching for a weapon would let you improve your own skills as well."
BanchoLeomon (XLR) sighed. "Sorry, my friend."
"It's fine," BanchoLeomon (Kai) replied. "That just means I'll need to scour the Digital World for a weapon suitable for me."
'Don't forget. You have us to help guide you, BanchoLeomon.' Mercurimon telepathed with BanchoLeomon (Kai).
'Aww, this sucks! I wanted those two Legendary punks to forge a weapon perfect for us! Guess I'm gonna have to put up with waiting a bit longer.' Ogremon grumbled in his rival's head.
'Patience is certainly not my virtue.' Marsmon scoffed.
BanchoLeomon (Kai) beckoned Falcomon over. "My little friend, perhaps you can permit me into Azulongmon's realm? I'd like to know if there's any sacred weapons that have yet to be excavated."
"Most certainly, BanchoLeomon," Falcomon nodded. "If the Digi-Destined were able to find their Crest Weapons, then there's hope for a warrior such as yourself."
"Oh, glad you two are here," X addressed Kouji and Kouichi. "I was able to collect the Spirits your friends scanned and retrieved from the Dark Legendary Warriors."
"Oh, right," Kouji took out his D-Scanners. "Since we already have our own Spirits, no use keeping an extra set."
"What will you be doing with these extra Spirits?" Kouichi asked the masked watcher.
"Returning them to their world and sealing them up until a group of humans are called upon to use them. Hey, you never know until this dimension one day gains their own set of Legendary Warriors," X said, taking out a device to extract the extra set of Light and Darkness Spirits. "There. Done. I've got them all. Thankfully you guys did all the purification work for me."
"Hopefully they'll fall into the right hands," Kouji hoped for the best outcome.
"Same here," concurred Kouichi.
"Don't worry they will," Kotori said with a positive outlook.
"Excuse me," X apologized as he headed straight for Pikkan and BW's table.
Sheila sat down at the Leomon table with a plate full of buffalo wings. "Mmm, you should try some of these wings, kitty cat! They'll spice your mouth up!" She noticed BanchoLeomon (Kai) sitting with arms crossed and grumbling. "Oook, what happened?" She then shrugged. "Fine, don't say anything. I was going to offer you some, but more for me!" She bit into a chicken wing.
BanchoLeomon (Kai) grabbed himself a wing, swallowed his whole, and spat out the bone.
"That's the spirit, BanchoLeomon! Let's dig in and be merry!" Sheila said, lifting up her alcohol glass.
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Upon arriving at Pikkan and BW's table, X smiled behind his mask to see two newcomers sitting beside Pikkan and BW.
"See? I told you I'd come through for you two in the end," the masked watcher said.
"We can't thank you enough, X," BW nodded. "It must've been strenuous of you to find their bodies still preserved through the remains of our old world."
"Luckily the blood samples I collected from Jeri, Rika, and Renamon were able to revive them from their sleep," X said. "It's a miracle their bodies didn't deteriorate over time thanks to the temporal stasis they were in."
"No, but still thank you, my friend," Pikkan nodded as he patted the hand of a young woman that resembled Jeri, but she appeared much older and wore a green dress.
Sitting next to BW is an attractive woman with long blonde hair that went down the middle of her back while wearing a violet jacket, a white top that showed off her cleavage, a violet skirt, and matching high heel boots. The most defining feature were the blue eyes that reminded X of Renamon.
"Anytime guys," X nodded. "Beats cloning that's for sure."
"Think anything else survived from the remains of our former world?" BW asked X. "Like any former enemies besides the Warlord? Kinda wished that bastard had been done in."
"As of now nothing else, but I'll look more thoroughly," the masked watcher nodded. He looked over his shoulder to notice Rika, Renamon, and Jeri curiously eyeing Rena and Juri. "Not surprised you'd be curious about your counterparts."
"Wow, that's me?" Jeri curiously glanced at Juri. "Or, at least another me."
"She's probably thankful your blood sample helped revive her from that long sleep," Himura said, holding Jeri's hand and kissing her.
"Anything to make that Pikkan guy happy," Jeri said.
"Damn, is all I got to say," Inumon gawked at Rena caressing his chest. "Renamon, please tell me that's how you'd look as a human."
"Makes me curious how your human form would look," Renamon added, leaning her head against Inumon's chest.
BW faced Inumon's direction and nodded to him. Inumon responded in kind.
(End theme)
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(Cue Evolution by Ayumi Hamasaki (0:33-2:10))
Dimitri & Faith and Karin sat down to meet with the Kuipers and Kensuke at a table. They briefly discussed about the Kuiper's Golden power-ups.
"Let me get this straight, Lady Cosmos pulled you from the fight with those Reaper clones of yours to give you Golden armors forms?" Dimitri asked the Kuipers. "Now you've got Golden forms just like Sailor Moon and her crew?"
"That's right," Karin genuinely smiled as she sat beside Dimitri. "Though, the Golden forms are only meant for extreme cases like these and we can only maintain said forms for a limited time."
"Yeah, and considering what little time we had, there'd be no time to train and master these new forms," Jami pointed out.
"Yeah, and it does take a lot out of ya," Taylor said, sipping her soda. "Sure as heck felt a big ol' rush running through me, but I burned out too quickly, y'know."
"Taylor's right, our bodies just weren't used to it," Christina concurred with her Texan friend. "Who knows? Maybe with time."
"Well, there's a reason why Sailor Moon and the others never bothered with it again since the Dawn of Chaos thing. Who knows?" Tyra stated. "Maybe we could all use time to train with them."
"I know y'all can do it," Kensuke said. "Just keep at it and you'll find a way."
Having her spirits lifted by Kensuke's words, Christina leaned on him. "Thanks for believing us, Ken."
"Yes, but it take us time if we choose to master those Golden forms," Helena said.
Karin simply put. "Well, if it took Galaxia hundreds or who knows how long it took her to adapt to her Golden power, then we'll do the same. Maybe in less time if we put our minds to it!"
"That's the spirit, sis," Kensuke nodded in approval.
"Her, did you know where Athena went off to?" Dimitri wondered as he noticed the absence of his and Karin's future daughter.
Faith answered. "Oh, I know where they went... to see their new friend, what's her name? Meryl."
"Oh, Mummymon's daughter?" Karin blinked, leaning her chin on her hands. "Hard to believe that guy has a kid, let alone someone as sweet as her."
"Hard to believe he's even a world champ in this crazed dimension," Tyra remarked.
"Yeah, but he did come through for us in that battle we had," Helena said.
"Hate to admit it, but yeah he played his part," Christina nodded.
"As long as Athena's happy with her new friend, that's all that matters," Kensuke added.
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"Enjoying the party, madame?" Sam asked, handing a glass of soda to the French Digi-Destined, Catherine Deneuve. "Thankfully I asked Tike to use his instant teleport to come get you."
"I'm glad I could be invited," Catherine said, drinking her soda glass. "besides the Digi-Destined, you have a bunch of interesting looking friends."
"Yeah, they sure are," Sam smirked as he put an arm over Catherine. "And how are things since the Yagami incident?"
"Well, I've recovered since then. While I do have memories of that kind boy, I understand why Tai and the others had to put him down. He was much too dangerous in the end."
Sam nodded. "Sorry, Catherine."
"It's fine. I've moved on."
"Hey, Sam! Is this that special girl you've been meaning to introduce?" Yolei asked as she and Ken approached the table. "Long time no see, Catherine."
"Yes, you're looking well," Ken addressed the French Chosen.
"Thank you all."
Sam whispered something into Catherine's ear, causing the French girl to blush. Catherine turned and nodded to him. Yolei and Ken caught onto this, knowing their future son was up to no good.
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"Ah, ain't this the life, Arukenimon?" Mummymon asked, kicking back in his chair.
"So, Meryl found a new friend. That's nice," Arukenimon observed Meryl and Salamon playing arcades with Athena and PinkPatamon.
"Wow, you're so good at this!" Meryl watched Athena some adventure game akin to an JRPG.
"Thanks, we have games like this back in my world and time," Athena said while mashing buttons. "Except the games are more high tech and more interactive than this!"
"I wish I can visit your world, Athena. Sounds like a lot of fun."
"Maybe if our parents talked it over?"
Meryl smiled upon hearing this. "Really?"
"Sure, why not?"
"Oh, that'd be great!" Meryl hugged Athena from behind. "You're a pal, Athena!"
(End theme)
Just then, Tike finally walked out of the restroom. He felt a lot better now especially after his friends talking about him and Kensuke.
Gotta stay away from Kensuke! Gotta stay away! Avoid at all times! Tike mused as he cautiously walked around. He turned as he sighted Meryl playing with Athena. Yeah, she'll help get my mind off Kensuke! "Hey, um, Meryl, right?!" He rushed over to meet with Athena and Meryl.
"Yeah? That's me," Meryl blinked thrice. "You're Tike?"
"Yeah, that's me! Say, can I hang with you?"
PinkPatamon snorted. "Why? Did your sis and David ditch you?"
"Nah, nothing like that! Just wanna... hang with y'all if ya don't mind," Tike suggested, looking like a nervous wreck.
Salamon whimpered and nodded to Meryl.
"If Salamon thinks it's ok, then I'm ok with it," Meryl smiled as Tike pulled up a seat.
"Hey, Athena!" Came Kensuke's voice.
(Cue Motorhead – King of Kings (0:08-2:21))
As he heard Kensuke calling out, the Ascendant boy instinctively hid and was out of sight. Kensuke approached the arcade to see Athena and Meryl playing together.
"Oh, you two having fun?" Kensuke asked.
"We are, uncle Ken!" Athena replied with a smile.
"Yes, sir Mr. Kensuke!" Meryl answered, having encased him in a bandages. "Athena was showing me this game. It's fun!"
"Cool," Kensuke grinned as he pivoted over and noticed the bandaged casing behind Meryl. He had the urge to make a comment, but shrugged it off. "Well, you two have fun! I think we're about to dance soon."
"Sounds good! Maybe you and me can dance, Meryl?" Athena asked.
"Sure!" Meryl sweatdropped, patting the bandaged Tike behind her. I'm so sorry, Tike! Please forgive me!
Why me? Tike mused, whimpering under his breath.
Mummymon yelled out. "Hey, Meryl! I hear Dee is entering some eating contest! You wanna go cheer him on?!"
"Well?" Meryl asked Athena with an eager look.
"Sure! Besides, this game's too easy for me and I got the highest score." Athena picked up PinkPatamon and grabbed Meryl's hand. "C'mon!" With that, she and PinkPatamon bolted off with Meryl and Salamon.
"Wait, we forgot about Tike!" Mummymon's daughter cried out.
As he punched through the bandages, Tike freed himself.
"Augh, wait up! It's no eating contest without me entering!" Tike shouted.
(End theme)
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Meanwhile, Tony was finishing a call with Pepper.
"Yeah, I'll be back home first thing tomorrow! Promise!" Tony vowed while Pepper was heard hounding him. "No, you don't have to roll out the red carpet every time I return! I'm staying for today to support some friends, ok?!" He sighed and closed his cell.
"Trouble in paradise, Tony?" Tai asked, teasing the billionaire.
"You have no idea, Tai," he replied, massaging his forehead. He turned to see Tai, Sora, and Izzy behind him. "Just wasn't ready to go home. Wanted to hang with you guys to celebrate y'alls victory."
"Ah, you don't have to stay on our account if Pepper needs you back," Izzy said.
"But, we're glad you could make the time to see us," Sora added.
"I just don't want to feel like I've abandoned my duties. But, hey, at least I'm not some recluse like that other billionaire in Gotham."
"True, and let's hope you don't end up that way!" Tai flashed a big grin as he and Tony took a picture together. "To commemorate all the things you've done for our team since we met!"
"It has been over a year, hasn't it?" Tony smiled. "Feels a lot longer than that."
"And we can't thank you enough for the support," Sora bowed.
"Well, hey you opened a whole new perspective of a digitized world and you guys were able to do that for me."
"Now how about I get a picture with you, Tony?" Izzy pulled out his cellphone.
As the Chosen took turns taking shots with Mr. Stark, Yamaki, Riley, and Talley watched from the corner.
"Just look at them having fun," Yamaki observed. "To think we were opposed to the Chosen's methods."
"They sure opened our minds," Riley said. "They're the heroes we didn't necessarily need, but I'm glad we have them."
"Ooh, I don't know about you, but I'm hungry!" Talley huffed.
Riley shrugged. "Who are we stop you? Go on."
Nodding, Talley bolted into the party to grab her share. Just then, Yamaki and Riley were approached by two individuals dressed in professional business wear. Yamaki and Riley recognized the two and acknowledged them outright with respect.
"Daigo Nishijima," Yamaki acknowledged a man with short greenish hair and dressed in a dark gray suit. He shifted over meeting a woman with chin-length brunette hair and a lady's business attire. "And Maki Himekawa."
"Greetings, Yamaki," Daigo responded genuinely. "Ah, I take it Tai and the others are in the Pizza Palace? No doubt to celebrate some big victory." He like many others had his memories erased of the D-Reaper's attack on the two worlds.
Maki nodded. "We don't know who or what they stopped, but we can count on them. Yamaki, perhaps you'd be kind enough to tell?" She asked her colleague with arms folded.
Yamaki and Riley exchanged looks, smiling and shifting their fingers over their mouths as if to 'zip' them shut.
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(Cue Weird Al Yankovic – Eat It)
"Awww, man! No way, she beat us?!" Kara whined as she and Tike collapsed out of their chairs.
Fat Dee groaned while patting his big belly. Even a gluttonous beast like him was no match for the bottomless pit that was...
"Winner of the eating contest! Miss Izumi Orimoto!" Joe announced.
"Congrats on beating our resident gluttons!" Gomamon chimed in, handing a medal to Izumi.
Taking her medal, Izumi put it on and stood up wearing it proudly.
"Oh yeah! Who's your mommy?!" Izumi raised her hands. "I've still got it, baby!"
Junpei, another contestant, sighed and patted his belly. "Ugh, I couldn't even compete with the pink blob."
"That's my girl!" Takuya jumped next to Izumi and raised her hand. "The queen of gluttons!"
"Say, Izumi, don't forget you're a super model now!" Jaarin reminded her. "You have a figure to maintain and all that!"
"Just one eating contest won't hurt," Izumi sweatdropped. "But, you're right. Gotta cut back on that. First thing I'm doing when we get home, I'm burning off those calories."
Scoffing to himself, Impmon turned away in disgust.
"Feh, it's not like I'd have a chance out eating those freaks," Impmon snidely remarked.
Just then, Calumon landed on the table where Simms and Impmon were seated.
"Hello!" Calumon greeted Simms and Impmon.
"Well, hello there, Calumon," Simms greeted back.
"The heck ya want, creampuff? Come to pity me?" Impmon snorted at Calumon's happy-go-lucky presence.
"Nah, I just wanted to give you this," Calumon put a plate of cake in front of Impmon. "It's chocolate with strawberry frosting!"
"Eheh," Impmon gazed over the delicious dessert. "Ya... ya shouldn't have buddy ol' pal of mine." He pulled the plate forward. "Thanks!" He quickly gobbled the cake up. "Yum! This taste good!"
"Calumon, that was a very kind gesture," Simms said. "Impmon, you're lucky there's someone who cares for you."
Impmon patted his belly and licked his lips. "Better enjoy while it lasts 'cause I doubt ol' Anubimon will treat me any cake!" He licked the remaining strawberry frosting off his fingers.
Calumon sweatdropped. "Sometimes you say the weirdest things, Impmon!"
(End theme)
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"So, what's next?" Kazu asked
"The dance! What else?" Tai announced as Andromon and Elecmon, who worked as DJs, played some rock and pop to liven the atmosphere.
(Cue Michael Jackson – Smooth Criminal)
"C'mon, goggles, let's dance," Rika grabbed Takato's hand.
"Ok, but hold up...!"
Himura offered a dance to Jeri, to which she accepted.
"Heck yeah, a Michael Jackson song!" Kotori shouted in delight. "We're so dancing to this, Kouichi!" She quickly snatched his hand without a second thought.
"Sure, but aren't we going into this too fast, Kotori?!"
Tai took Sora's hand. "Remember they played this song at our prom?"
"Yep, that a blast," Sora replied, reflecting to their prom dance.
Not long after that, nearly every couple got up on the stage floor to dance. Tai & Sora, Matt & Mimi, Takato & Rika, Takuya & Izumi, Karin & Dimitri, Kotori & Kouichi, TK & Kari, Davis & Sonja, Kara & David, Inumon & Renamon, Himura & Jeri, and Tyra & Helena were the first ones to get on the dance floor.
"Kensuke Rainer, may I?" Christina offered a hand to him.
Kensuke was reluctant at first, but Christina urged him to take her hand. As he finally complied, he walked up with Christina as they found their own area to dance on.
"C'mon, kitty kat! Let's get on the floor and get our groove on!" Sheila hiccuped, having gotten drunk from having an alcoholic drink too many.
"Think I'll take my chances and pass..." Before BanchoLeomon (Kai) could finish, Sheila yanked his hand forward with surprising strength and lead him to the dance floor.
"Like hell I'm not gonna get a dance with you! Hic!" The ex-Galactic Pirate did a drunken dance with BanchoLeomon.
'Haha, thatta way, Leomon! This lady is ideal for you! She kinda reminds me of me if I had tits, a cuter face, and a hot body!' Ogremon laughed inside BanchoLeomon's head.
Suppressing bad mental image. BanchoLeomon mused as Sheila hopped into his arms and hollered in a drunken manner.
"Jun, may we have this dance?" Jim offered Davis' sister, who stood up and took his hand.
"Yes, let's!" Jun said.
Sam & Catherine and Ken & Yolei waited for the dance floor to clear a little for more room.
"Would you like to dance?" BW offered Rena.
"Yes, anything to be reminded of our times spent together," Rena accepted, taking BW's hand.
Likewise, Pikkan got up with Juri to find an area to dance.
"Psst, X," Keke whispered behind the masked watcher.
Before X could oppose to a dance offer, Keke pulled him to the dance floor and started dancing with him.
"A little warning next time?!" X blurted out as Keke giggled.
"Sorry, but I wasn't going to take no for an answer," she winked to him. "Still got those moves?"
"You kidding? Yeah, I'm rusty, but I've still got them!"
"Show me."
Taking Keke's challenge, X quickly busted some dance moves, including some break dance moves. He topped things off with a Windmill move on the floor for all to see. Everyone present clapped for X.
"Damn, X, you didn't tell me you could do that!" Tai chuckled.
"You never asked!" X snapped his fingers, pointing to Tai and Sora.
"If this is you being rusty, I don't even want to see your best," Takato chortled.
"How about you break some moves for us, Matt?" Mimi teased him.
"Please, I wouldn't be caught doing something that ridiculous."
"Never say never, Matt," Tai snickered.
"Yeah, right."
There were onlookers watching from the sidelines. Junpei, Vega, and Dimitro watched Jaarin and Sam dancing.
"One thing's clear, I owe Ami a dance when we get back," Vega vowed, imaging himself and his beloved Ami Mizuno on the dance floor.
"Same with Norn. She would've loved this," Junpei added.
"Excuse me!" Tike barked as he approached Athena and Meryl.
"Oh, hey Tike! Sorry for leaving you like that!" Meryl apologized.
"It's cool. Say, wanna dance?" Tike took Meryl's hand.
As Meryl turned to Athena, she got a thumbs up from Athena. Meryl accepted Tike's offer and danced with him. Athena picked up both PinkPatamon and Salamon while watching their friend dance.
"Hey, check this out, champ," Arukenimon pointed toward Meryl and Tike dancing.
Upon seeing this, Mummymon gaped in shock. "WHA...?! Who does that brat think he is dancing with my Meryl?!"
"Oh pipe down. They're just kids. Let them have their fun," Arukenimon shrugged.
"Grrr, gotta know the address of that boy. He'll be dealing with me soon." Needless to say, the champ exhibited a 'papa wolf' syndrome.
As the hours reached near the evening time, the pizza party started to wind down. Some guests were already starting to leave. Others stayed behind to eat what was left over and chat to kill the time.
(End theme)
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After the dance, Takato asked for some time alone outside. He invoked Suzaku to make a connection to the YYGDM dimension.
"Guys? Usagi? Rei? Yusuke? Anyone can you hear me?"
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Takato's Mindscape
Opening his eyes, Takato found himself in his own mindscape with Suzaku. A burst of flames erupted as a massive phoenix materialized in front of them. It was the Houou, Rei/Sailor Mars' cosmic force.
"Takato, Suzaku, I understand you'll be returning to our dimension soon?" The Houou inquired.
Takato looked up and answered the entity. "Yeah, the party's about to wrap up. We're coming home."
"I see. I also sense you're in good spirits once again. Have all your friends killed during the battle been revived?"
"They have and they're all ready to come home, too. I think we've had our fun here."
"I'm glad to hear this, Takato. I also sense you and Suzaku have grown considerably stronger being in that world."
Suzaku nodded and replied sagely. "Yes, you wouldn't believe what our combined powers created. I think this new power will give us an edge against future threats should they come."
"Is anyone there for me to converse with, Houou?" Takato asked the entity.
The Houou genuinely replied. "But of course, my host, Rei Hino, and her friends are here wondering how you're all doing."
"Rei, Usagi, Setsuna, Yusuke, Yugi, everyone! We're all coming home!" Takato announced.
"Takato! Oh my gosh, it's good to hear you again!" Usagi was heard through the other side.
"Nice job helping Tai take down the Majin D-Reaper for us!" Yusuke praised him.
"You guys did so well we didn't even need to get involved! Good on y'all!" Makoto said.
"We're all proud of you, Karin, Takuya, and the others!" Usa said.
"We look forward to everyone of you returning safe and sound, Takato Matsuda," Setsuna was heard.
Ryo added excitedly. "Good job, guys. I'll have a portal ready for y'all on our side!"
"Thanks, Ryo," Takato nodded.
"Takato, you sound like a new you. Like your spirits have been lifted since that horrible encounter with that world's Beelzebumon," Rei said. "Sounds like you hit some kind of new enlightenment."
"Our friends that got killed have been revived, including Rika and Renamon," the Beast Tamer answered with elation in his tone. "And like I told the Houou, me, Guilmon, and Suzaku went through a great change. We've tapped into a new power that will help tip the scales in our favor against future threats. But, at the same time, we've got some work to do with it."
"A new power? That sounds most curious," Ami voiced her intrigue. "How has my Vega been behaving by the way?"
"Fine and he said he owes ya a dance when we all get home, Ami!"
"We're all looking forward to see you all again. I know it's just been a few days..."
"You're right, Usagi, but we had our ups and down here. It was an experience I'll never forget it."
"Once again it shows how strong the bond of the three dimensions have further developed since the Paradixalmon incident," Ryo stated.
"Takato, we'll all be ready for your safe return home," Rei plainly said.
"Thanks, everyone. See you then," Takato then ended his call as the subspace was consumed by white light.
xxxxx
Reopening his eyes, Takato found himself back outside the Pizza Palace. He turned around to see Guilmon, Rika & Renamon, Henry & Terriermon, Himura & Inumon, Kotori & Seadramon, Karin, Dimitri & Faith, Kensuke, and Takuya assembled behind him.
The Beast Tamer greeted them with a smile. "Let's all go home, my friends."
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Odaiba Park/8:00 PM
After the party wrapped up, the time for departure for the YYGDM and Accel groups was imminent. The Kai Destined, the D3s, and their Digimon/warrior companions arrived to see the Tamers, Legendary Warriors, the Kuipers, and Kensuke's group off. Before departure, Tai asked for him, Davis, Takato, and Takuya to take a group picture to commemorate their friendship. Likewise, Agumon and Veemon asked Guilmon to take pictures together.
(Cue Digimon Tamers OST – Kage no Yasashisa)
"Mom, dad," Dimitri approached Mimi and Matt. "If you don't mind, sis, me, Karin, and Athena want a picture together."
"Sure, thing, honey," Mimi nodded in approval. She quickly took out her cell and winked. "But, only if I also get to take our family photo, too. No one knows photo shoots than your mommy!"
Dimitri sweatdropped. "Sure thing, mom."
"Well, Matt?" Mimi blinked several times, whistling innocently while waving her camera in front of his face.
Matt took the camera and snorted. "Sure, but only for our family."
"Thanks, dad! This is gonna be great!" Keke said
"Yay! Thanks, grandpa!" Athena chirped as she walked forward with Karin.
Dimitri & Faith, Karin, Athena & PinkPatamon, Keke, Mimi & Palmon, and Gabumon came together for a family picture. Matt readied the camera and set the timer. He immediately stepped right in between Gabumon and Mimi.
"Say mozzarella cheese!" Athena yelled out.
"Bwuh?!" Most of them blurted out in confusion.
As the camera snapped a picture of them, Matt managed a small chuckle from Athena's overly cute remark. Sora used Mimi's cell to take a picture of the group.
"That'll definitely look great in photo albums," Karin said, getting an email from Mimi through her cell.
"Did you like taking a picture with us, little Athena?" Keke patted the child's head.
"Yeah, I did Aunt Keke!" Athena nodded eagerly. She then turned to see Tai and Kensuke. "Uncle Ken! Uncle Tai!" She called out and raced over to them.
"Little Athena?" Kensuke blinked as Athena grabbed his and Tai's hands.
"Can we take a picture together?"
"Sure thing, kiddo!" Tai shared Athena's enthusiasm. "Hey, X, come on over here!"
"Huh? Oh, sure. What for?" The masked watcher asked as he was convinced to take a group picture for Athena.
Before long, Tai & Agumon, X, Kensuke & Veemon (XLR), and Athena & PinkPatamon took a group photo together.
"All right, everyone I think we've exhausted our fun," X openly announced. "We don't want to delay our friends' departure back to their home dimensions."
"Oh, we don't mind staying if ya want us to!" Terriermon half-joked, chuckling.
"Yeah, I think it's time for us to get home," Henry patted Terriermon's head.
"It's been real, y'all!" Takuya approached Tai and shook his hand. "And it's been fun fighting on your side! We'll never forget this."
"Same, you guys take care. Just some advice, don't let anger blind you," the Bearer of Courage acknowledged the Legendary Warriors. "Let's team up again."
"Same!" Takuya said as Kotori was the next one to approach Tai and his friends.
"Kotori, honestly if you weren't around, I don't think we'd have planned around D-Reaper. It was also thanks to you my friends escaped being eaten by Dee," Tai smiled to her. "You proved you're capable of handling situations and improvising."
"Thanks, that means a lot hearing that from you," Kotori gave a firm handshake, which surprised Tai. "Oh sorry... should remember I have inhuman strength now."
"It's fine, we're both freaks of nature now if you think about," Tai said, reaffirming his Ascendant status and reminding Kotori of being a Valkyrie. "Also mind boggling to know your partner was a former Dark Master."
"I know, but hey fate's weird like that. I couldn't ask for a better Digimon than Seadramon," Kotori grinned as she fist bumped Tai. "See you again!"
Next, Kensuke bid his farewell to Tai and the group. After shaking Tai and X's hands, he bid everyone farewell, except for one: Matt Ishida. He pivoted to Matt and narrowed scornful eyes, constantly reminded of 'Yamato' being a thorn to his side. He'll also never forget it was the other darker side of Matt that killed his partner, Deckerdramon, during the siege into GranDracmon's castle.
"Kensuke, I know all the wrong Yamato's caused you and your friends," Matt openly admitted for his other self's cruel actions.
Kensuke dismissively nodded. "You don't have anything to apologize for, Matt. I know, but I'll never forgive him." Before he turned away, he saw Athena grabbing his hand. "But, now we both have someone worth fighting for."
As Kensuke walked away, Kari watched him closely.
Even now I can sense the light power resonating through him. Kari mused until Homeostasis telepathed with her.
'That boy's light power is unique to his own, but almost on par with our power, Hikari.' Homeostasis telepathed with the Bearer of Light. 'He inherits all the Crests that the Chosen possesses, including your own. But, there can only be one true Bearer of the Crest of Light. You've tapped into your Mystic power, but it's up to you whether you tap further into its full potential.'
Before Kari could respond to the light entity, TK patted her shoulder, causing her to whirl around.
"Kari? You ok?"
"Yeah, just thinking."
"Of?
Kari smiled and nodded dismissively. "Nothing much. Maybe just what lies ahead for us. I hope for peacetime for us."
"Same here, Kari," Cody added.
"Me three! After all that went down, we've earned a break!" Yolei openly yelled.
Next, Dimitri, Karin, and Athena said their goodbyes to the Kai Destined. Dimitri waved to Matt, Mimi, and Keke. Athena hugged her grandparents and aunt Keke. Then, Athena hugged X. Finally, she and Tai met face to face.
"Uncle Tai."
"Take care, kiddo," Tai knelt down and received a heartfelt hug from Athena.
Athena nodded and embraced Tai. "I will. I hope we each other again, uncle Tai!"
"Oh you bet we will!" Tai promised.
As Tai put Athena down, Meryl raced over and hugged Athena in tears.
"Athena, I wish you wouldn't go!"
"Me, too, but I have to."
"We'll see each other again?" asked Meryl.
"Of course!" Athena smiled as she and Meryl swore on a pinky promise.
"Tai, thank you for everything... but most of all thanks for helping me overcome my nightmares," Karin said, hugging him and Sora.
"Yeah, anytime, Karin," the Bearer of Courage stated.
Sora replied kindly. "You're all more than welcome to come see us anytime. Hopefully when there isn't some bad guy to fight."
"Me, too," Karin said, waving goodbye to the Kai Destined. "And thank you all!"
"Hey, Takato!" Tai beckoned the Tamer over. He and Takato met face to face.
"Tai, I don't know how to thank you for the time you put into training me..." Takato said. "But, most of all helping me achieve a new power I thought I'd never have."
"Make sure and don't fall behind on training, Takato. I know it will require work, but don't let that form go to waste. Learn to master control of it," Tai advised him. "Take it from me. I still have ways to master my Ascendant 3 form."
Nodding, Takato shook Tai's hand. "Don't worry. I have Rika here to make sure I don't get lazy."
"You better not, Takato," Rika sternly said. "I swear I'll be on your ass if you dare fall behind."
"See?"
"Thanks, Rika," Tai said to the Digimon Queen.
"On the condition that one day you help me, Henry, and Himura achieve our own Advanced Biomerged states. Whatever it takes."
"Tall order, but we'll see what we can do," the Bearer of Courage firmly stated.
(End theme)
(Cue Digimon Tamers – My Tomorrow (TV Size))
After Takato and the Tamer bid farewell, the YYGDM and Accel groups gathered in front of two portals. The one on the right was the portal leading into the YYGDM-01 dimension. The other was the route into the XLR-8 dimension.
"Take care, Ken," Christina waved goodbye to Kensuke.
"Brother, until we meet again," Karin said, hugging Kensuke.
"Bye, uncle Ken!" Athena cried out and waved to him.
"Take care of yourselves," Kensuke said as he turned to Veemon (XLR), Titaniamon, CyberBeelzemon, Maki & Coronamon, and BanchoLeomon (XLR). "Let's get back home, y'all."
With that, the Accel group entered the portal taking them back to their home dimension.
Finally, the YYGDM group went through their portal back to their own dimension.
After that, the two portals closed up and the Kai Destined started leaving the park. Only Tai, Agumon, X, Sora, and Biyomon were left.
"Man, that was fun while it lasted," Tai said already bored. "Well, except for being almost killed by D-Reaper."
"I'm gonna miss them," Agumon sighed.
"We'll see them again," X said. "By the way, Tai, that request you made to Anubimon."
"Yeah?"
"Are you sure that's what you want?"
A smirk adorned Tai's features, giving X the impression he was adamantly positive about his request.
Sora blinked in confusion. "Huh? What request?" She pivoted over to Tai. Then, she folded her arms and have a stern look. "Tai? What request?"
"Forget it," Tai said, taking Sora's hand. "I think we're long overdue for some down time between us, don't you think?"
Looking into his reddish brown eyes, Sora sighed and chortled. "Stupid Tai, I never thought you'd ask."
As X watched Tai, Sora, and their Digimon leave, the masked watcher prepared to make his leave.
"Let's enjoy our brief retirement for now, guys, but I got a feeling our adventure isn't over yet. Not by a long shot." X muttered not so vaguely. He turned around as the D3s and Simms returned to pick him up. "But for the time being, let's enjoy our overdue reprieve." He floated over to the D3s and Simms.
(End theme)
"Hard to believe this was just over a year ago, but it's true there hasn't been much in the way of big threats, but more on that in a minute. As many of you are aware, I am X, the Watcher that safeguards Simms' planet, but behind this mask there's more to me than I'm letting on.
There's a reason why I chose Tai as a student and why I'm attached to Sora. Because behind this mask is the young of a young man, A young man that once saved his own dimension ages ago before the Nexus wiped it out as a result of an old enemy's own meddling. I'll never forget what the Digital Warlord did, costing me a world I once cherished, but as a side effect the Nexus allowed me to get reacquainted with my friends and family.
Yes, once the Digital God of Destruction, Beerusmon, awoke from his slumber... everything about our view of the Digiverse changed. The concept of Ascendant God was unveiled much to our disbelief, and this was a clear sign that certain secrets had to come out.
In order to grant Tai the power to become an Ascendant God, I had to make a sacrifice. I gave some of my power to make him the first Ascendant God in millennia. The arrival of Beerusmon was also a sign that my days as a full-time Watcher were done. To think all this happened at Mimi's birthday party!
So, after nearly 10 years, I revealed my face to the Chosen. I revealed myself as the son of Tai and Sora: Max Kamiya. The revelation was, to say the least, mind-boggling. Tai was the only one who knew, but Sora took it surprisingly well. She even admitted there was a subtle connection between us and why she trusted me to train Tai for this long.
And so, I speak to you know as Max Kamiya, Ascendant champion of another dimension and now overlooking my successors. Though, this won't be the last time I'll be donning the X alias.
Anyway, not to bore you with mundane details about myself, how have Tai and his friends been doing over the past year?"
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Odaiba District/Odaiba Notama Apartments/Kamiya Residence/June 2010/8:30 AM
As he stepped out of his family's apartment, Tai Kamiya, donning his soccer gear, stretched his arms and yawned.
"Man, that sleep refreshed me! Now I'm rearing to go!" Tai cheerfully said while stretching out his legs. "Can't keep my team waiting!"
"Getting back into coaching a soccer team, Tai?" Kari asked as she walked out wearing casual wear, a short-sleeve white shirt and a blue jean skirt, instead of a school uniform.
"It's just part-time work to keep my busy and kinda helps keep me in good conditioning!"
"Right, well, you have fun."
"Can't believe you're already starting college, sis," Tai said.
"Got to get a start somewhere and decide what to do with my life," Kari genuinely smiled. "You were in college for a few semesters, but haven't bothered going back?"
"Maybe I will, but training just keeps calling me back."
"I hope you know it's been a full year since we beat the D-Reaper. Gosh, that was so long ago."
"I know. I have to admit the D-Reaper did bring the best out of me. Kinda hoping there's stronger guys that can do the same if not more," Tai confessed.
Kari sighed and shook her head. "There's more to life than fighting. I mean, I haven't had any reason to train as much. You and Matt are probably the only ones out of us in any way concerned with training."
Tai shrugged with a grin. "Somebody's gotta do it, but hey you and TK should at least put some time into training. You know, just to keep yourselves in shape."
"We do make time when we can. Don't worry, I won't fall too far behind."
"Good on you, Kari."
Suddenly, Gatomon popped her head out of Kari's backpack.
"Hey, you don't wanna be late, do ya, Kari?!" Gatomon alarmed her partner.
"Oh my god, you're right!" Kari yelped. "I gotta run, Tai! I'll see you later tonight!" She hastily rushed ahead in a hurry.
(Cue Digimon Adventure tri – Butterfly by Koji Wada)
"Have a good day, sis!" Tai waved her off. He checked his watch and gasped. "Crap! Even I'm late! Agumon's gonna kick my butt for keeping him waiting at the soccer field!" He put his fingers on his forehead and ported to the soccer field.
"Heheh, that's my dad and aunt. Granted this was before Beerusmon arrived, but to clarify: Tai's still training to stay at his best shape and he'd always come to my planet to hone his training further. When not training, he's an active soccer coach with Davis.
As for Kari, she's enrolled into college shortly a month after graduating high school with TK and Davis. She's not the battle junkie like my father is and trains less than she used to. She has more or less predetermined her future: to become an elementary teacher.
Both are dating Sora and TK respectively. Though for a while, Tai and Sora had some issues to work over in regards to Tai's constant insistence to train. It took convincing from yours truly to not be too hard on him and to consider he's training to make sure he's strong enough to protect people like her. When I revealed my identity, Sora was more willing to support Tai and trust in me. In the end, everything worked out fine."
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Fuji TV Station/Rooftop/8:45 AM
Matt and Gabumon stood in solitude watching the sun shine over the city. Taking out his harmonica, Matt had the urge to play his instrument, which he hardly used when 'Yamato' took over. He clenched his fingers around the instrument and slipped it back into his pocket.
"It's been a full year since Yamato left us," Gabumon realized. "He hasn't awoken since."
"He made it clear he'd be gone, but not for good..." Matt replied quietly. "I have to wonder what would prompt him to resurface." He closed his eyes as a cool wind blew against him. "But, one thing's clear that bastard wouldn't want us to fall behind. So, how about it? You up for some arduous training, Gabumon?"
"I never thought you'd ask!"
Sporting a grin, Matt raised a clenched fist. "Yamato might be good for good, but his fighting desire hasn't left me. Tai, look out, you might always be number one, but I don't plan to fall way behind!"
"A-yep, the desire to fight is still there! While Yamato, or Yamakins as some of us like to call him, might be gone, that strive to train and become stronger hasn't left him. The only difference is that Matt is more restrained and much less of a jerk than our former resident asshole.
When he needs someone to spar with, he always asks Gabumon and Keke when she's available. Matt and Keke's bond has gotten much better since Yamato left. She's gotten him to open up and has sung with him at one of his band's concerts. Needless to say, the father-daughter relationship is looking good. Couldn't be anymore happier for Keke. Mimi and Matt's relationship has only gotten started, and with Yamato gone will only grow from here."
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Takenouchi Florist Shop/10:30 AM
"Thank you and come again," Sora bowed to another paying customer. Garbed in a red and pink flowered yukata dress, Sora came dressed to impress and work. She sat down on a chair and sipped some water.
"Today hasn't been awfully busy," Biyomon chimed in, sipping some tea. "Should be relaxing for us."
"Sure, but mom's hoping for more customers since it's spring now," Sora sighed. "It's times like this that me and Tai can just relax at the park."
"Hasn't he started coaching a soccer team?"
"Yeah, meaning he'll be a little busier than usual. That's not even taking the amount of training he's hoping to put in," Sora added. "Kinda wish he'd take a break from training."
Biyomon shared her partner's less than enthused demeanor. "Me too, but we both know he can't let go of that fighting addiction."
"The chances of that... zlitch..." Sora rested her head on her arms.
Shoom.
"How about now?" The voice of Tai chimed in, causing Sora and Biyomon to jump out of their chairs.
"Heya!" Agumon greeted them.
"Agumon!" Biyomon said.
"Tai!" Sora jumped over the counter and grabbed him. "You're real, right? This isn't a dream?"
"Well, would a dream do this?" Tai leaned over and kissed Sora's lips.
Sora blushed happily and returned a kiss to his lips. "You don't know how happy I am to see you here, but what happened to coaching today?"
"Got canceled due to not enough players. Practice has been moved to tomorrow morning. Thought I make time for us now."
"Well I am working now."
Tai smirked and looked around. "Then maybe you don't mind some help?"
Sora couldn't be more happier with his suggestion. "Not at all."
"Sora, or rather my mother, continues running her family's florist shop. Whenever Tai's not busy or soccer practice gets canceled, he shows up to help her tend the shop. Thanks to my presence, their relationship would grow ever stronger. Had it not been for me revealing myself, I don't even want to imagine where they'd be now.
I'm just glad Tai and Sora are together, at least in this dimension."
xxxxx
Odaiba Music Hall/12:30 PM
Mimi, Palmon, TK, Patamon, Keke, and Gabumon watched Matt rehearsing with a new guitar on his own. They watched him fine tune his guitar as he was prepping for an upcoming show, which he and Keke would co-star.
"This is a fine way for you two to fully bond," Mimi smiled.
"At least he's free to finally play music passionately and not as a means to suppress Yamato," Gabumon stated.
Keke meticulously watched Matt strumming his guitar. "I just hope I can keep up with Matt's singing."
Mimi replied with a reassuring hug. "Oh, you'll do just fine, Keke. This show will be something worth the admission price for."
"And we're sure expecting a huge draw for this show," TK stated. "Of course, leave it to me to keep those crazy fanatics at bay."
"Not to mention the best way for a father and daughter to bond!" Palmon giggled loudly.
"Yeah, that's always a good thing," Patamon agreed.
"Keke, you and Matt will steal this show!" TK reassured her passionately.
"Thanks, guys," Keke smiled warmly as she watched Matt acknowledge her with a nod.
"While Matt and Mimi are finally working over their relationship without Yamato's intervention, Mimi remains an agent for him. She's also brought Keke on board to co-star with Matt at his latest gigs. So far, Matt and Keke are the talk of the town.
Next thing you know Keke might earn herself some J-Rock star cred. We'll see.
As for TK, he goes to a local college and works part-time now. Like Kari, he hasn't had much time to train. While I'm all for them forging their own paths, I hope those two do find the time to do so just in case some new bad guy decides to rear their ugly heads."
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Odaiba Park/12:43 PM
Davis and Veemon meet with Sonja at the park after soccer practice was canceled.
"I take it practice has been canceled today, Davis?" Sonja asked.
"Yeah, meaning more time between us, babe!" Davis said. "What do you wanna do first?"
"I sure could go for some ice cream," Sonja admitted.
"Me, too, Davish!" Veemon yelled.
"Then, ice cream's all on me!" Davis gave a thumbs up with a grin.
"Oh, Davis, you're still quite the character. Aside from now living on his own with Sonja, Davis assists Tai with a little soccer league. It helps pay for bills he has to pay.
Where does this leave his sister, Jun? She's still dating Joe's older brother, Jim."
(Theme fades)
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Shinjuku/Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building/12:50 PM
"Whoa, whoa, wait! Time out!" Yolei yelled out at a big screen. "Tony, you mean to tell all that happened at Stark Expo?!"
Tony chuckled modestly, cringing at every one of Yolei's outbursts. "Yeah, but look on the bright side. I'm ok. Pepper's ok. Rhodey helped me ass out. Justin Hammer's behind bars! But, look at the medal I got from the President!"
Sighing deeply, the exasperated Yolei rubbed her temples. "Ugh, Tony you're unbelievable! You had us scared!"
"But look on the bright side, Yolei," Ken interjected. "Justin Hammer is locked away."
"Yeah, there was something about that guy that I didn't trust," Yolei concurred on that matter. "Glad he's in jail."
"But, apparently no signs of that Ivan character," Izzy spoke up.
"Eheheh, yeah he kinda blew himself up along with this armor."
"Too bad Stark Expo was a total bust," Yolei sighed. "What are you going to do now, Tony?"
"Well, my armors would use some work and upgrades. Maybe I can have you three flown over to work with me some?"
"That'd be great..."
"Except some of us have college classes," Yolei said. "Remember we're only working part-time in this place. As much as we'd like to come, we can't."
"And we have to keep tabs with our Digimon, who're working just as hard collecting data to check the Digital World's changing conditions," Izzy said, glancing on a big screen showing Tentomon, Hawkmon, and Wormmon gathering samples from a digital forest.
"Guess that's understandable. Ok, if I have time then I'll come straight to you, guys."
"Ah, the benefits of being a billionaire playboy," Yolei said. "So, how's Pepper?"
"Bossy as she can be now that he's running my company."
"Nice," the purple-haired woman grinned in approval.
(Butterfly resumes)
Suddenly, Maki Himekawa and Daigo Nishijima walked right into the room in the middle of the Chosens' talk with Tony. The three stood up and faced their two new superiors.
"I see you're all working diligently, Miss Inoue, Mr. Ichijouji, and Mr. Izumi?" Maki glared intently at the three. She veered over and noticed Tony Stark on screen. "And good day to you, Mr. Stark."
"Uh, hello Ms. Himekawa! Aren't you looking great this morning?"
"Spare me the sweet talk, Stark. I'm well aware of your sleazeball playboy behavior. Your charms won't work on me."
Tony winced. "Ouch, can't fool you, can I? Look, I was just filling in on my team about that incident that occurred."
"Yes, the attack on Stark Expo. We're aware," Daigo replied. "Mr. Stark, understand your team are extremely busy to be modifying your toys."
"I was going to invite them to my place, but they already told me they can't. But, I do believe they'll have a few weeks off for summer? Maybe they can make time then?"
"We'll see," Maki folded her arms. "Understand that since Yamaki handed the reigns over to me, I'm working to ensure these three stay on task reporting me on any anomalies that could effect the fabrics between our world and the Digital World."
"Right, right, I understand. Sorry, guys, but she's right. You got work to do, but call me up when you're free! Tony waved as he logged off.
"Ok you three, we have a ton of work to do," Maki turned and addressed the three. "How are things coming along in the Digital World? Any possible dangers that could infiltrate on our side?"
Izzy reported. "We're happy to report no dangers, but as usual we're working diligently and around the clock."
Daigo smiled. "Good to know."
Maki noticed Yolei shutting off her instant messenger. "Ms. Inoue, this isn't break time. Get to work!"
Yolei winced and resumed her duties. "Yes, ma'am!"
Ken chuckled as he returned to his duties. "I think she's your favorite, Yolei."
"Oh hahaha..." Yolei sipped her coffee. Ugh, where are you when we need you, Sam Jr?!
"As you can see, Yamaki is no longer running the Hypnos team. He stepped down shortly after D-Reaper was defeated. His successor is Miss Maki Himekawa and assistant Daigo Nishijima. Both have been heavily involved in 'paranormal' cases involving Digimon. Since Digimon have become public, they, much like Yamaki before them, want to help keep Earth's borders secure from Digital World threats. Though thankfully not as obsessed as Yamaki was, Ms. Himekawa can be quite the blunt woman when she can be... that not even Tony Stark can woo over.
Izzy, Ken, and Yolei have fortunately stayed on board to man the task of reporting any strange occurrence that could effect the borders. Lately though, there hasn't been much in the way of threats to neutralize. Sam, when he's available, would voluntarily help our resident techies.
On the subject of Tony Stark, as you might've already surmised, Tony has become Iron Man. Shortly after the D-Reaper battle, Tony went to Afghanistan to show off his new Jericho missile. He was later captured by the terrorist group known as the Ten Rings and placed inside a cave. Being our biggest tech head, Tony built an arc reactor and his first Iron Man suit to escape. Since then, he's modified and build better Iron Man suits. He stopped the Iron Monger and recently saved countless of people at the Stark Expo. And being the ballsy kinda guy he is, he revealed to the world he's Iron Man, 'cause fuck it, he's Iron Man.
Well, little did we know that a slew of new strange characters would pop up, including a giant angry green man and an Asgardian God. But, more on them for a later time.
Speaking of Sam Jr., our resident Ascendant playboy's enjoying some French fries if you know what I mean."
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Paris, France/Bedroom
Sam lied in bed under some warm and cozy sheets with a sleeping Catherine. He had an arm over her and a proud smirk on his face.
"Damn, it's so good to be me," Sam chortled.
"And let's not forget the Ascendant kiddos. What are they up to?"
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Digital World/Digitamamon's Diner
"WHAT?! YOU MEAN THEY ATE EVERYTHING?!" Vegiemon freaked out with mouth agape.
Digitamamon couldn't believe it. "Oh my... oh my... don't tell me we're gonna have to close down to recoup all the food we've collected! Tell me who're the gluttons that ate everything on our menu?"
Vegiemon pointed to a table with Tike, Kara, and David. Digitamamon's eyes widened in horror.
"Oh no! Not those two!" He eyed Tike and Kara. "You served those two?!"
"Man hard to believe such gluttons exist! Sheesh!" Vegiemon said. "But, fortunately they said some billionaire guy would cover the costs."
"Hmmm, I see..." Digitamamon nodded.
Tike and Kara patted their fat bellies.
"Shit that hit the spot!" Tike burped loudly.
"Man, don't think I can go anymore!" Kara rolled off her chair.
Embarrassed, David just sat and sipped his water. You guys are making me look bad!
"And once again Simms, being the nice guy he is... more like the most loaded guy there is... gave Digitamamon a big fat check to make up for their whole menu being eaten out. Otherwise, they'd be washing dishes like Joe and Matt! I made sure to give Tike and Kara an earful after that stunt. Those two don't change."
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Tokyo, Japan/Monorail Station/12:55 PM
Joe, carrying Gomamon in his backpack, waits for a train to pick him up.
"There's others who are still working hard to achieve their own dreams. Namely Joe as he's now in med school.
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Courtyard/Odaiba High School/12:55 PM
Cody sits on a bench opening his bento box. He whistled for someone. Upamon popped out of the bushes. Cody handed Upamon a big riceball, which he woofed down fast.
"There's still few who're still a year or two away from entering the real world."
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Digital World/Continent of Server/Piximon's Training Grounds/3:30 PM
Piximon and his students stood on the sidelines watching an intense training session. Who would be actively training in the fighting arena was none other than BanchoLeomon. Sheila stood on the opposite end with arms folded.
"C'mon, is that all you've got?!" BanchoLeomon bellowed, taking a fighting stance and brandishing a long white and black sword.
On the opposite side of the arena were his opponents: BanchoGolemon, BanchoMamemon, BanchoLilimon, and BanchoStingmon.
"Wow, you're so strong..." BanchoGolemon grunted hard. "Master, just how do you do it?"
"And that sword... whatever it's forged from... it's properties are immensely powerful," BanchoMamemon observed the blade.
"Have we not yet shown we're more than capable of being your students?" BanchoStingmon asked, breathing hard.
"Hasn't our fighting spirit resonated with you, Master BanchoLeomon?!" BanchoLilimon cried out, begging to be recognized.
"You four still have long ways before you reach my level," BanchoLeomon scoffed. "You can barely handle the power behind my Pantera Sword."
"Please, master! We can and will improve with time!" BanchoGolemon pleaded.
The four Bancho Digimon put their hands together as an orange wave of fighting power resonated well over them. BanchoLeomon readies his Pantera Sword. The four sent their combined fighting energies in the form of an immense energy wave. BanchoLeomon swung his sword, which clashed against the Bancho Digimon's attack. The more energy they exerted, the more challenging it proved for BanchoLeomon's Pantera Sword.
However, BanchoLeomon focused intensely as the sword absorbed their energies. BanchoLeomon was slightly pushed away as he gazed over his new weapon's secondary function: Ki absorption.
Incredible! Their combined output was able to make the Pantera Sword shake in my grip. I sensed nothing but unbridled fighting spirit from these four. BanchoLeomon eyed the Bancho Digimon.
"Well, that enough for you, master?" BanchoStingmon asked.
"Very well. If my Pantera Sword feels you're ready, then I'm willing to finally oblige and honor your wishes," BanchoLeomon sheathed his Pantera Sword. "From this point on, you four will abide to my training and you will be ready every morning. I expect nothing but the best from you four. If you can't make it for one session, then don't bother showing up at all."
"Don't worry, Master BanchoLeomon!" BanchoLilimon reassured him vigorously. "We won't let you down! We'll train our hardest!"
"And we'll be committed to your method of training to become full-fledged Bancho warriors!" BanchoMamemon vowed with fiery passion.
"Good! Then, your training starts tomorrow!" BanchoLeomon announced.
The Bancho Digimon cheered in unison and high-fived one another.
'Hoo boy, sucks to be them especially what you've got in store for them.' Ogremon chuckled. 'I say put 'em through the ringer!'
'Bring them like you've never broken them before! Show these ingrates you aren't to be taken lightly!' Marsmon yelled out.
'Perhaps put them through the same training you did for Patamon and Gatomon those years ago.' Mercurimon suggested.
BanchoLeomon smirked and muttered quietly. "Now there's an idea, but I think I'll add a few more obstacles to make boot camp a lot harder. These four after all are still much stronger than Angemon and Angewomon were those years ago. Under my training, I'll turn these four into true warriors."
Sheila walked over to BanchoLeomon and chuckled. "Fresh meat for the grinder, huh?"
"You know it."
"And I'll be glad to help."
"As you might've noticed, BanchoLeomon has gained quite a new following. Allow me to introduce you to the Bantyo Team, a rowdy group of strong-willed warriors who are known to continue emerging victorious in battles. Having gained some kind of cred in the Digital World, they've turned to BanchoLeomon as their master since he was the first to gain the coveted 'Bancho' title. After many pleads to accept their offers, BanchoLeomon gave into their demands but only if they can prove their worth to him.
Meanwhile, during one of his travels, BanchoLeomon was finally able to find a sword. He found the legendary Pantera Sword, which according to Gennai was always meant for Leomon. Despite becoming powerful overtime, BanchoLeomon still needed to learn to utilize the Pantera Sword, and so spent several months in isolation to master it.
After honing the sword's power, he returned to take up the Bantyo Team's offer. Now after their demonstration, he's taken them as his students. With Sheila to assist him, they'll no doubt make 'true warriors' out of these four passionate fighters.
Something tells me the Bantyo Team will become a force to be reckoned with in the Digital World!"
(End theme)
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Digital World/Parts Unknown
(Cue My-Hime – Shining Days)
BW and Rena sat together on a motorcycle in an enclosed forest cut off from the rest of the others. All they wanted now was time to themselves on this romantic evening.
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Digiverse/Alter Prime
Pikkan returned to his home planet with Juri. The two spent all their time here and discussing plans for their future.
"Yeah, looks like things did work out for BW and Pikkan. I had thought about cloning their old loves using blood samples from Jeri, Rika, and Renamon, but luckily and thankfully I was able to recover Juri and Rena's preserved bodies from the remnants of our old dimension. How fortunate their bodies were in stasis. So, the blood samples I collected were enough to revive the two from their long slumber. Yeah, I think was the best choice. Cloning people is something a bad guy like GranDracmon would, and we've seen him create Sailor Andes using Sailor Sedna and Kensuke's blood. We don't want a repeat of that.
It's been a while since we've last heard from BW and Pikkan, but as far as I'm concerned it's best to leave them be. They deserve the extended break after all the time they've put in for us.
Hmmm, am I forgetting someone?"
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Other World/Paradise Gateway & Passage
"Beelzebumon, get in here now!" The thunderous yell of one Anubimon shook the check-in station.
Upon hearing his name, Beelzebumon landed at the front gates and beelined straight into the station. He knelt down panting hard.
"You're late, Beelzebumon. I had summoned for you 15 minutes ago!"
"Look, I got caught up tryin' to apprehend a few bum spirits! I ain't gonna let them push me around!"
"You're armed with a cannon buster. How could little souls give you so much trouble?"
"They were little and full of energy! They kept on biting me like I was their chew toy!"
Anubimon sighed, refusing to have any of Beelzebumon's bull. "Oh excuses, excuses."
"What?! I'll show ya excuses...!" Beelzebumon readied to deck Anubimon.
However, Beelzebumon felt a jolt in his neck as he fell and hit the ground. Taito walked forward with a switch in his hand.
"Nicely done, Taito."
"Your welcome, sir," Taito replied obediently.
Gritting his teeth, Beelzebumon glared at Taito. "Ya jerk... I didn't even see you coming!"
"You know better than to strike the boss. You wonder why you had a fail safe placed on you."
"Yes, no way we were going to let a loose cannon run around without restraint. Now, Taito, can you remind Beelzebumon he has a tank of bad energies that needed to be stored?
"Yes sir," Taito complied as he grabbed Beelzebumon. "C'mon, you!"
"Yay me," sardonically remarked the Demon Lord. At least, I'm not like that KingDevimon guy who turned all hippie!
"I think Impmon's going to enjoy his new job. Whether he likes it or not is definitely debate."
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Digital World/Mummy Mansion/4:30 PM
"Meryl?! Are you there?!" Mummymon called out for his kid. "Hey, poppa's calling for ya, honey bun! Oh man, I can't keep the press waiting! They're asking for my daughter and I don't wanna keep 'em waiting!" He continued his search. "Meryl!"
Fat Dee stepped out of the kitchen gobbling up some food meant for guests.
"Yum, yum!" Dee gobbled up some pieces of sliced meat and vegetables.
"No, Dee! That's not for you!" Meryl caught the food thief. "That's for our guests!"
"Ah-ha! Meryl! I found you!" Mummymon found his daughter with Fat Dee. "Oh, and with Dee?"
"I caught Dee trying to sneak food for himself."
"Dee? Is this true?" Mummymon demanded an answer.
Fat Dee nodded apologetically. "Dee sorry. Dee just hungry."
"Well, the barbeque is all ready outside if you want some, Dee! No way I'm gonna let you starve!"
"Yum!" Fat Dee licked his chops.
Meryl giggled. "Silly Dee." She turned to see Salamon sneaking into the kitchen. "Nope, the food is not for you either!" She picked Salamon up. "Bad Salamon!" She patted her Digimon partner.
"Hey, let's all go and meet the press, y'all. Meryl, be sure to look your cutest on camera!"
"Will do, poppa!" Meryl eagerly nodded. I wonder how you're doing, Athena. I miss you.
"Erasing the public's memories of D-Reaper was the best thing to happen. Not only do the public don't recognize our lovable fatso, but now they're lead to believe he's Mummymon's newest student. Man the stories that Mummymon can fabricate.
Salamon has since become Meryl's own Digimon partner and she has the Digivice to prove it. So far, Salamon has been able to evolve into a BlackGatomon and recently became a LadyDevimon. Good for you, Meryl!
As for seeing Athena again, well she'd get her wish."
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Jurassic World/Research Lab/June 12, 2010/11:45 AM
"Athena & PinkPatamon came back with her parents for a brief visit. We had arranged for a trip to Jurassic World. Tai & Agumon, me, Athena & PinkPatamon, and some of our friends spent a weekend visiting one of the world's premiere parks. It was fun. I'm glad Athena and Meryl were able to spend more time together.
However, having considered cloning things myself, I took one step back and saw how painstakingly far these scientists have gone to revive animals that have been extinct for 65 million years. I've had my eyes on this place when it was called Jurassic Park. Taking things into perspective, I realized just how wrong it felt. While yeah it's exciting to see dinosaurs alive, there's a reason why fate decided to keep dinosaurs and humans apart for millions of years.
Sadly, John Hammond's Jurassic Park was doomed to fail years ago. As they say, if one doesn't learn from history shall repeat it. Well, these people running the show better not cry if things start to go south. Because me and my friends sure as heck won't be there to tell them so."
Inside one of the research laboratories, while Tai and his friends are having fun outside, a young man is seen interacting with the four baby Velociraptors standing in a white table. This recent employee is named Owen Grady, former US Navy seal. Today he's going to conduct behavioral research on the raptors. The raptors look at the human with curiosity. Being imprinted with bird DNA, the raptors view Owen as their caretaker.
"All right, well um, I'm your alpha and I'm assigning you names for your own personalities."
Owen turns to the baby raptor with bluish-gray scales and a dark blue horizontal line from her body. "Your name should be Blue, and you'll be my beta."
He then turns to another raptor who is the youngest. "Charlie."
Next, Owen turns to the second oldest raptor. "Delta."
Finally, he turns to the remaining baby raptor. "And Echo."
"Let's hope I can raise you guys with all due respect." Owen concludes his introduction to his newly formed 'raptor squad'.
The baby raptors look at Owen seeing the alphabetical coincidence. They will have developmental growth to form trusts between their human alpha.
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Unknown Sector of the Digiverse/Beerusmon's Domain
Whismon kept a vigilant eye on a sleeping Beerusmon. Beerusmon recently had gone fist to fist with Ascendant God Omega X. This was enough to satisfy the Digital God of Destruction, giving him enough incentive to spare the Digital World. Though granted, it's also partially because Beerusmon hit his limit.
"As of now, Beerusmon has fallen into another slumber after his fight with Omega X. As we speak, Tai has reached the status of Ascendant God. To think such a power exists, but at this point I'm willing to accept anything about Ascendant power at face value.
Thankfully, looks like Beerusmon will be asleep for while. Though, knowing Tai, he will want to push himself further and want another go at Beerusmon one day. Ascendant habits never die, do they? Well, if he needs me, I'm more free than ever before to train with him. Looks like I have some catching up to do myself."
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Digital World/Unknown Place
Inside a small hut situated in a forest, two figures stepped out of hiding. There was a tall figure and a shorter figure. The shorter figure recently had a dream of meeting a certain individual. An individual he/she was fated to meet.
"And there's a certain pair who's preparing to venture out of their isolation to confront their destiny. That destiny would be realized on the Chosen's anniversary reunion."
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Odaiba Plaza/August 1, 2010/11:00 AM
Tai & Agumon, X/Max, and Kari & Gatomon stood in front of an amassed group of their friends. Matt & Gabumon, Keke, Mimi & Palmon, Sora & Biyomon, Izzy & Tentomon, TK & Patamon, Tike, Kara, Joe & Gomamon, Davis & Veemon, Sonja, David, Yolei Inoue & Hawkmon, Ken Ichijouji & Wormmon, Sam Jr., Cody & Armadillomon, BanchoLeomon, BW & Rena, Pikkan & Juri, Sheila, Mummymon, Arukenimon, Meryl & Salamon, Fat Dee, Calumon, Falcomon, and Simms assembled in front of the Fuji TV Station.
"Glad you all could it make, guys," Tai announced. "There's no day more important than day. This is our memorial day!"
(End theme)
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Final chapter: Dee's Reincarnations, Dorothy and Avengemon! The Next Journey to the Cross Era!
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A/N: Whew another lengthy chapter. The departure scene was the hardest part to write. Special thanks goes to Ford1114 for the Owen and raptor scene. Special thanks also goes to Chaosblazer for some of the parts with Kensuke (mostly the idea of him training with the X's friends).
Anyway, this chapter's first half was a nod to the DBZ filler episode He's Always Late (though Tai & Agumon, X, and Sora & Biyomon did make it barely halfway through the party!). I made sure most of the characters got enough viable screen time.
I've gone and done something I've been adamant against doing for my stories: retcon. I've retconed the whole clone angle for Rena and Juri. Now, don't misconstrue what I said. In hindsight, the clone idea did feel unethical (which is brought up in X/Max's commentary on Sailor Andes and the JP/JW dinosaurs). So, I went with the original Rena and Juri's comatose bodies being preserved within the ruins of the D3's destroyed world. All they required was some kind of life force to revive them; Jeri's blood to revive Juri. Rika and Renamon's blood to revive Rena. I hope those who weren't fond of the clone thing are ok with this retcon. I don't do this often, but should I feel I have to retcon something I'll do it. In fact, I've completely retconed any mention of cloning for Juri and Rena clean from Chapter 26 of this story & Battle of Digital Gods. Ok, putting this bad idea behind me for good.
A few tidbits: this marks the debut of Maki Himekawa and Daigo Nishijima from Digimon Adventure tri! Yes, I understand they're new additions to the Adventure universe as of 2015. Believe me, if they existed back in 2012, they would've been in place of Yamaki and his team during the DFK Season 2.5. However, now I've found fitting roles for them in the DFK universe. And no plans for them to turn antagonistic (though their full motives have yet to fully show in tri to be honest).
Battle of Digital Gods bridges the gap that happens in this chapter. So, if you haven't read that fic, I'd advise you do. X reveals himself as Max Kamiya. It also introduces Beerusmon, Whismon, and the Ascendant God concept. The story might be in process of being slightly revised, but no major changes will be made to the overall context.
Kensuke's upcoming adventure with the D3s (Keke, Sam, Tike, Kara, and David) will take place in a a future movie fic written by Chaosblazer. It will be the series finale of his Accel Stream series. I'd keep my eye out on that if you're interested/or have followed Chaos' fics.
BanchoLeomon has acquired the Pantera Sword, which doubles as a attack and defense weapon. One of its defense functions: absorbing the attacks of enemies and then either making the sword stronger or reflecting said attack back at the enemy (akin to Inuyasha's Backlash Wave). Additionally, he gains new students: the Bantyo Team. This gives BanchoLeomon something to do at least.
Tony is now officially Iron Man in the DFK timeline. The events of The Incredible Hulk and Thor will have (or have already) occurred by now.
Having written this chapter (and in relation to tri), I'm taken aback by the differences between DFK!Tai and tri!Tai. The former, while granted is pretty much Goku minus some of the reckless attributes of that character, is a battle junkie that wants to fight the best and doesn't hesitate to take action against immediate threats. Tri!Tai, by contrast, from my observation is hesitant to take action because of the fear of lost lives and collateral damage (on top of being more restrained until a necessary action forces his hand). I've come to realize Tri!Yamato would want his Taichi to be a little more like the DFK one.
Sheesh, now thinking about it: wouldn't be something if the DFK Digi-Destined met their tri counterparts? It'd make for some interesting interactions. Come to think of it... no... must not reveal future plans... must resist. Believe me, you'll know in time, my readers.
So, the two figures at the end, who are they? Well, the next chapter title has already been spoiled. Yes, 'two reincarnations' of the D-Reaper are about to meet our heroes on Odaiba Day of all days. Perfect place to do it!
Next time, the final chapter of Season 3 cometh and with that the finale of the revised DFK trilogy. One more chapter until we hit Cross Generations. Until then, send a review and see you soon!
