Yay, my fiftieth chapter!
"So, i' μ ένα ηλίθιος means 'surrender or die' in the Ancient Language?" Angewomon asked.
"Yes, although I fail to see how that could help you negotiate with other Digimon who would know the language," IceDevimon said.
"My reasons are for me only to know."
"Well, you've been coming along quite nicely; most Digimon can't even learn a single word of the Ancient Language."
"That's good to know. If you'll excuse me, I must be going," Angewomon said, bowing her head as she left.
"I wonder what she intends to do with that phrase you just taught her," a giant Digimon behind IceDevimon said.
"It doesn't matter what her intentions are, because she won't be getting what she wants, MetalSeadramon."
"What was she really saying?" MetalSeadramon asked.
"'I'm an idiot.' Ignorant Digimon believe everything they're told." both Digimon began to laugh.
"Sir, why did you bring me and my friends with you? You're not…unsure of your capabilities, are you?"
"I've never been unsure, except for this one time. That Flamedramon…I'll bet he's strong enough to defeat Mega Digimon…besides the Demon Lords, Great Angels, you and your friends, of course."
"Speaking of Flamedramon, Piedmon and Puppetmon saw him heading southwest."
"I see…thank you for telling me this, my friend. I shall be leaving momentarily, and when I return, I will have the Digi-Egg of Flamedramon in my cold, blood-stained hands."
"Do you want me and Machinedramon to accompany you?"
"Shouldn't be necessary as long as Piedmon and Puppetmon are there. Also, I shall be taking a few of the Warriors with me; I understand they have a vendetta against Flamedramon as well. Plus, they can help weaken him for us…and, if one of them just so happens to take a critical hit from him…we'll be glad it isn't me. " both Digimon flew down the hall toward the room the Warriors were staying in as they were watched by Angewomon and Dinohyumon.
"I thought he was up to something…Dinohyumon; go with them to make sure nothing happens to the Legendary Warriors," Angewomon ordered.
"Yes, ma'am," Dinohyumon said, taking a shortcut to get to the room.
"Are you sure you want to help us, Dinohyumon?" IceDevimon asked. "This Digimon is stronger than most Ultimate level Digimon, and you haven't fought him before." IceDevimon had just left the fortress, being followed by Takuya and Koji.
"Those are the orders from Angewomon; besides, there's safety in numbers," Dinohyumon said.
"Well, that is true," IceDevimon said thoughtfully. Oh, well, just another shield for me to use.
"You say he's stronger than most Ultimates? Are you sure the four of us are going to be enough?" Takuya asked.
"Now that you mention it, I probably should bring my friends along…METALSEADRAMON! MACHINEDRAMON! YOU'RE COMING WITH ME!" as soon as IceDevimon had said their names, a giant mechanical dragon emerged from the sand and a giant bronze snake flew from the skies.
"You called, boss?" Machinedramon asked.
"We are to accompany him after all," MetalSeadramon said.
"Affirmative; leave Flamedramon alive for Boss IceDevimon," Machinedramon said in a monotone voice. The two colossal Digimon lead the way, followed by their boss. Dinohyumon, Takuya, and Koji followed far enough behind them so they could talk quietly.
"Takuya, I've been thinking…I know Flamedramon has killed several of our allies and attempted to kill us, but…I don't think he should die," Koji said.
"What are you trying to say?" Takuya asked.
"Well, we clearly share the same enemies, so maybe we could just…you know, keep him alive."
"But he murdered our friends!"
"I know that! But, he's a really powerful Digimon, and he might be able to help us stop the Demon Lords! I'm not saying he shouldn't be punished, but maybe we could postpone his punishment until all of this has been dealt with. We're going to have to ditch those guys somehow and find Flamedramon before they do."
"Well, as much as I hate to admit it, I think you're right."
"Some things never change," Koji said, smiling at his friend. Takuya smiled back as they bumped fists.
"We're here, everybody!" IceDevimon said. "Two of my other friends said they spotted Flamedramon heading into one of these caves," IceDevimon said, pointing to what looked like thirty caves. "At some point in the middle, there's a huge view of the sky, so I think we should try there first."
"Execute, Fusion Evolution, Aldamon!"
"Execute, Fusion Evolution, Beowulfmon!"
"How are we going to ditch them?" Aldamon whispered.
"Just fly away, but flap your wings really hard to kick up the sand to blind them; I'll be riding on your back," Beowulfmon said, getting on Aldamon's back as he flapped his giant wings as hard as he could, kicking up huge amounts of sand that blinded all the Digimon, including Dinohyumon.
"Damn it…Machinedramon, go after them!"
"No need, sir; Puppetmon and Piedmon are waiting for them as soon as they land," MetalSeadramon said.
"I wish we had some proof that Flamedramon was actually in these caves," Takuya said.
"Well, we might as well look around," Koji said.
"Legendary Warriors!" a voice said, and suddenly, Sparrowmon crash-landed onto Takuya.
"Is that enough proof that he's here?" Koji asked.
"Excuse me, Warriors; I don't suppose there's any way I could talk you into giving me your Spirits instead of to Shoutmon, is there?" Sparrowmon asked timidly.
"No, we've already promised them to Shoutmon a while before we met you," Takuya said, trying to shove Sparrowmon off of him.
"But…but I need the Spirits!" Sparrowmon wined, flying off of Takuya.
"So does Shoutmon."
"But…you don't even know how well he'd run things in Ebonwumon's stead!"
"Not that it matters once we don't have our Spirits anymore, but he'll do a good job of ruling; besides, he's also promised to help us defeat the Demon Lords, and you haven't promised us anything!" Takuya said.
"What if I promise to help you defeat the Demon Lords?"
"Well, we'd appreciate the help, but they're still going to Shoutmon," Koji said.
"You heard them, Sparrowmon; just let Shoutmon have the Spirits," Angemon said, coming from one of the caves.
"Angemon? What are you doing here?" Takuya asked.
"To be perfectly honest, I could ask you guys the same question."
"You! Legendary Warriors!" Etemon said, coming from a different cave.
"Who are you?" Takuya and Koji asked at the same time.
"Don't tell me you forgot!" Etemon shouted.
"Sorry."
"We met in that small town!"
"No, I'm afraid I don't remember any monkeys," Takuya said.
"No food here either," Flamedramon muttered. "We're going to have to leave-"
"Excuse me, are you a Digimon known as Flamedramon?" a voice said from behind Flamedramon, and, turning around, he saw two pairs of eyes glowing in the dark.
"We're going to have to take you to see the boss," the other voice said.
"Do you really think Digimon as small as you guys could even scratch me?" Flamedramon asked.
"Oh, you don't have to worry about that," the first voice said. "I, along with my piney partner, are both Mega Level Digimon. Allow me to introduce myself; I am called Piedmon!" the Digimon who looked like a clown said.
"Although I'm called Puppetmon, you're the one who's going to be controlled with a string!" the Digimon who looked like a marionette said.
"Haven't fought a Mega Digimon in a while…this should be fun!" Flamedramon said as a flame twisted around his fist.
The Dark Masters return!
