Fidiciammon's next question was straight to the point, "Can you stop the world wide Convergence?"

Victoriamon shrugged as she turned to help Beelzemon up, "Nope!" As her General sputtered she turned to grin at him, "But we can reverse it."

Victoriamon started walking back to the Confederation building as the Meld of Trust hurried after her, "What the hell does that mean?"

Victoriamon twitched her fingers to call the other Melds, "Precisely what it sounds like."

Ambitiomon's hologram appeared first, "This is Yuki's signal. What the hell." Then he saw the newest Meld and his eyes went wide, "Victoriamon! So Yuki isn't dead."

That was when Misericordiamon came online, "She's not? How?"

Iustitiamon was online time to make a desperate plea, "Please tell me Yuki and Seraphimon Melded!"

Victoriamon smiled at her family, "It's good to meet you! I'm Victoriamon."

Misericordiamon smiled brightly, "So Yuki and Seraphimon will be fine."

The Meld of Victory shrugged again, "I don't know. Fiduciammon was right when he spoke as Haru. Ending a Meld sends the Digimon to the Digiegg stage. Seraphimon has always gone one step lower. So we'll see what happens."

The General of Trust cut in, "On to more important things: Victoriamon says we can't stop the Convergence."

The member of the Powers that Be was eavesdropping, "Just have the brat marry the man!"

Fiduciammon choose to ignore that statement, "But she claims we can reverse it."

The Meld of Mercy asked, "What does that mean?"

Ambitiomon was thinking, "Tempusmon wants to make the two worlds one. I guess the reverse would be pushing the two worlds so far apart they wouldn't even touch."

Alphamon cut in, "Can we do that?"

Venusmon had another thought, "Tempusmon is currently in the Real World! If we're doing this, we need to do it now!"

Justimon protested, "No! We need to discuss this with the Confederation!"

The member of the Powers that Be wasn't impressed either, "That's insane! You're Digidestined! Start acting like it."

Meanwhile both the twins asked at once, "How do we start?"

Justimon continued protesting, "No! You can't do this without the Confederation's permission."

Ambitiomon spat back, "We're a neutral group of protectors! Our only enemy is Tempusmon and, we were you're allies because you were fighting against him as well. If you would give one of our family to him that makes you our enemy as well!"

Anubismon reminded the group, "The Convergence!"

Victoriamon nodded, "Right! Are we doing this?"

Fiduciammon nodded, "Anyone backing out now better speak up now!"

Queenchessmon asked, "Will this actually help?"

Victoriamon told the group, "Not in the short term. Long term for sure. If it works."

Queenchessmon sighed, "The odds off it working are low aren't they?" Then she grew more determined, "Let's do this now!"

Fiduciammon had one last question, "We have a way to get Misericordiamon and Venusmon back right?"

Victoriamon nodded, "But of course!"

The General ordered, "Then whatever we're doing we're doing it now."

Suddenly more of the Powers that Be appeared where the Meld of Victory and the Meld of Trust were. One of them shouted, "You're coming with us Victoriamon!"

The Meld in question let out a shout, "Snowy Triumph!"

There was a blur of Data so white and fast that it looked like a blizzard. Fiduciammon had to block his eyes in order to not be blinded. He felt a hand clamp down on his wrist and, tug him into the sky. As the blizzard of Data began Queenchessmon immediately latched on to Alphamon. The Hermit Knight had spared with Beelzemon enough to know that the hand pulling on his upper arm was the Demon Lord of Gluttony's. Victoriamon soared up into the air. One hand was intertwined with her Keeper's. Her other hand was clamped down on her General's wrist. She paused for a moment to look at the rapidly growing forest where the plain used to be. Then she started flying again.

She told her fellow Melds, "I need to cut this signal!"

Fiduciammon had a solution. "Ambitiomon! Can you link us up using the Psychic Net?"

The next time they heard the Meld of Ambition was in their minds, "Consider it done!"

The General of Trust told his warriors, "The worlds are coming closer and closer together. Everyone ever is after Victoriamon!" He directed the next question at the newest Meld, "So what do we do now?"

The answer was quick, "Push! Iustitamon and Misecordiamon need to push against each other as much as they possibly can! When there's enough space between the worlds I'll Digiprogram a barrier! Right before I finish I'll yank Misecordiamon and Venusmon back to the Digital World."

Ambitiomon asked, "What can I do?"

Surprisingly it was Iustiamon that had the answer, "Keep my sister and me connected. Our synchronization rate is already high but, we can't let there be any gaps."

Fiduciammon corrected that, "Keep us all connected! I don't want to lose track of a single one of you!"

The Meld of Ambition was sure, "I won't lose anyone! Trust me on that!"

Queenchessmon made a request, "Can we focus on the problem and, not affirmations?"

Iustitiamon told her, "We're already pushing as hard as we can!"

The Programmer spoke up, "There's nothing more we can do until there's space to Program the barrier."

The Diplomat corrected that, "We can fight against the Powers that Be! They keep sending more agents to try and stop us!"

Elise suddenly appeared next to the running Fiduciammon. The General was livid, "You! Give me one good reason why I shouldn't end you here and now!"

Elise blocked a blow from the Powers that Be pursuing the Meld of Victory and Meld of Trust, "I'm Trusting you. I'm the only one that is."

Ambitiomon heard that via the mental link, "Does that mean Elise just turned traitor for us?"

Fiduciammon drew his sword to block blows and attacks as he continued to run, "I think so."

Vicotriamon was flying overhead, "Whatever she's doing I don't care!" She turned to face the Powers that Be, "Snowy Triumph!"

The ground under the Powers that Be feet turned into a field of molten lava. They had to jump into the air to avoid being melted. They scowled as Victoriamon smirked and waggled her fingers at them in a taunting manner. She spun back around to continue her escape.

Elise told the Melds, "If Yuki doesn't marry Tempusmon the Powers that Be will renounce you all as Digidestined."

The two Melds whose first language was Japanese asked, "What does that mean?"

Ambitiomon was fighting off Confederation soldiers, "We won't be Digidestined anymore."

Misericordiamon was straining to push the Real World away from the Digital World. She let just a hint of amusement enter her voice, "We'll I'm betting we won't actually lose much."

Iustitiamon laughed as he pushed the Digital World away from the Real World, "It's not like we asked to be Digidestined."

Any further comments about being Digidestined or not were cut off as Victoriamon exclaimed, "Brother-of-my-Core be ready!" She paused in midair, "I'm starting the barrier and, we'll need to move quick to get Misericordiamon and Venusmon!" She asked her General, "Can you amplify my ability to Digiprogram?"

Fiduciammon paused, "Of course!" Since he was using it on a Meld he didn't need to impale her so he just cast out the attack, "Connection of Spring!"

At the same time Beelzemon had confirmed his lady's order, "Yes Lady Victory!"

Victoriamon didn't let her finger's fly nor did her eyes glow but, everyone in the Digital World could feel what was happening. The Powers that Be redoubled their effort to capture Victoriamon. Fiduciammon and Alphamon swung their swords in perfect unison. Queenchessmon bashed the heads of anyone that came to close with her Queen's Stick. Ambitiomon was facing the same problem with Confederation soldiers but, he was alone. As the crowd became too much he let out a shout and, a blast of physic energy. The crowd fell, screaming in pain. The Meld took to the air to join his General. The twins were left alone as their Twins of Harmony attack created a barrier of streaks of energy.

The fight was becoming desperate as Victoriamon closed her eyes to concentrate on the zeros and ones that made up this world. She pulled from the very edge of the Digital World to create the barrier needed. Her eyes flicked underneath her eyelids rapidly as she carefully knitted the shaped she needed. Thanks to connection to Misericordiamon via Ambitiomon's mental link The Meld of Victory knew exactly where the Meld of Mercy was. So when it was time to bring the ends together there was a slight gap over the Comforter.

Victoriamon's eyes snapped open, "I lied! But I'll be back General!" She let herself fall, "Beelzemon! Let's go!"

Fiduciamon knew what was going on a moment too late, "NO!"

That didn't stop the Programmer and her Demon Lord from falling though the worlds. Victoriamon fell to appear right in front of Venusmon. The Meld of Victory snapped her wings open and, held out her hand. Beelzemon landed and, scooped up the Meld of Mercy. He barely processed that they were in Antarctica. Vicotriamon had started building the barrier via Digiprograming but, now that it was almost done she couldn't slow it down. They had to move fast. Both of the Keepers took one of the Programmer's hand as she started flying back up to the rapidly closing Digiport.

Then she felt herself jerk downwards, "Not so fast!" Victoriamon looked down to see that Tempusmon had a hand around her ankle, "You're too close for me to let you get away now!"

Victoriamon kicked out as she all but hissed, "Victory of the Wild Oranges!"

Even though it the sun was high in the sky the world suddenly became pitch dark. The only thing that pierced the darkness was the three Melds' eyes. When the darkness faded Misericordiamon and Venusmon were racing up a set of stairs to get to the Digital World. Beelzemon was on the ground trying to fire at Tempusmon without hurting his Lady. Victoriamon was kicking at the Meld of Time. She also had a staff in hand and, was jabbing at her enemy's face. Tempusmon was not letting go and, the Digital World was just about out of reach.

Fiduciammon let out a shout using the mental link, "Victoriamon! Get to the Digital World! NOW!"

The Meld of Victory retorted, "I'm not brining Tempusmon with me." Then she smirked, "Or should I say Riku Kudo?"

Tempusmon's eyes went wide, "How do you know that name?" Then his eyes narrowed, "No matter! I will marry you!"

Victoriamon scowled, "I'm not marrying anyone one! Least of all you!"

Tempusmon scowled, "Then I'll kill you!"

Beelzemon shouted, "Lady Victory! The barrier!"

The Meld of Victory looked up to see just a sliver of space between the two ends of the barrier, "Well I guess we aren't going up." She came to a decision, "We'll have to go down then." She smirked down at Tempusmon, "Victory of the Wild Oranges!"

Right as Beelzemon's feet a portal opened. The smell of salt filled the air so the Demon Lord of Gluttony knew they were heading to the Dark Ocean. That seemed to be his Lady's default escape plan. Speaking of his lady Beelzemon looked up to see that Victoriamon had ended the Meld to escape from Tempusmon. Yuki was falling with a stream of Data spiraling around her. The Data condensed down to revel Seraphimon.

The Holy Digimon caught the human as he shouted at the Demon Lord, "Jump now!"

Beelzemon didn't hesitate before leaping down towards the Dark Ocean. Seraphimon followed with Yuki pressed close to his chest. As soon as they were out of the Real World the Programmer's eyes glowed silvery blue as she closed the gap right on Tempusmon's face. For a moment they were in the space between worlds and, then they were on the beach.

Seraphimon spoke as he let go of Yuki, "So now we're stuck in the Dark Ocean and, Tempusmon could be after us at any moment."

Beelzemon continued, "Not to mention we can't rejoin the others in the Digital World because it's cut off."

Yuki shrugged as her Digiwatch started to chirp to tell her she was getting a phone call. She answered to see Haru, "Yuki!" He exclaimed, "I found her!" Then he asked, "Where are you?"

She told him, "The Dark Ocean. I need to keep moving."

Haru shook his head, "Elise said you didn't cut of the Digital World. You cut of the Real World. Travel to and from the Digital World, Dark Ocean and, Wishing Well is possible. Travel to and from the Real World is impossible. The Powers that Be can't figure out how to undo what you did."

Yuki smiled, "Tempusmon is in the Real World."

Steven came online, "So are the Demon Lords. The Confederation are debating what to do with us. The Powers that Be have taken the title of Digidestined from us."

Seraphimon asked, "Will that stop us from doing what's right."

Haru smirked as everyone else came online, "Not one little bit. Though we were scattered by the Powers that Be as punishment. We put up the barrier. As such we will be the ones to deal with the consequences. Everybody come on back." He sighed, "We have work to do."

**Scene Change**

Taichi was caught completely of guard as he looked at the display in the main operations room of the Digimon International Relationship Office, "They cut off the Digital World."

Koushiro corrected him, "Not exactly Taichi."

Ken explained, "They cut off the Real World."

Mimi was stunned, "I didn't realize that such a thing was possible."

Suddenly a voice sounded, "Neither did we." The Digidestined turned to see a member of the Powers that Be, "These so called Questioners have no respect and, are completely unpredictable."

Yamato asked, "Are you Gennai?"

Gennai nodded, "Yes I am." He got right to the point, "Haru Hayashi, Steven Thomasson, Peter Corvine, Petra Corvine and, Yuki Tachibana are no longer Digidestined."

Daisuke was enraged, "What?" He lunged at Gennai and, had to be held back by Ken and Jou, "How could you do that?"

Gennai was surprised by that, "There was a simple solution to the problem and, they moved to cut of the Real World without considering any other option."

Sora was upset as well, "Would you really have Yuki marry that madman? Even knowing that she doesn't Love him."

Gennai was sure, "Relationships aren't all about Love. Sometimes it's about doing what's necessary."

Iori had another argument prepared, "Was giving Tempusmon the Programmer really advisable? He caused enough chaos just Digihacking. Can you imagine what he could do with the power of Digiprogramming?"

Armadillomon agreed, "That's right. Siding with the enemy is never a good idea."

Miyako had another thought, "That doesn't mean cutting of the Real World was the answer."

Hawkmon continued, "That's right! Tempusmon and the Demon Lords are stuck with us. We know that Tempusmon has followers here. He can cause plenty of trouble without going to the Digital World."

Agumon pointed out, "Well at least it's contained to only one world now. With the time dilation in place the Questioners might have time to do something to end the war."

Mimi sighed, "Why would they? They aren't Digidestined anymore. It's not their job."

Yamato was sure, "They'll fight."

Gabumon agreed with his Partner, "That's right!"

Jou wasn't so sure, "Even if they will what can they do."

Gomamon was carefree, "Cheer up Jou! They'll think of something."

Takeru agreed with the doctor, "Tempusmon had followers in the Digital World and, sealing of the Real World probably made the Questioners a lot of enemies."

Palmon asked, "Will they be able to help their Digimon Digivolve if they aren't Digidestined?"

Ken outright laughed at that and, Wormmon had to explain, "Underestimating Yuki is a bad idea."

Gennai spoke up again, "As much as it pains me that is correct. The Powers that Be haven't been able to figure out what she did; much less how to undo it."

Koushiro asked, "What about the Sovereigns?"

Gennai forced himself to tell the truth, "If they do they aren't telling. Though they did make contact just to prove that Yuki couldn't cut them off."

Hikari asked, "What do you think is happening in the Digital World?"

Her brother shook her head, "It doesn't matter what is happening there. We can't get there. The important thing is that there will be a war here and, we need to do our best to defend this world."

Yamato grinned as he came to stand next to his friend, "That's what Digidestined do."

One by one each of the Digidestined nodded in agreement. Their Partners nodded alongside them. Tempusmon was a dangerous enemy and now they were stuck with him. Some of them faulted the Questioners and, some of them didn't. That didn't mean the difference of opinion would separate them when it came to the important things. They were Digidestined did and, they fought!

**Scene Change**

Deep in the center of the Digital World was a single door. This door had been created so long ago that the knowledge of its existences had been turned into to myth and legend. Few Digimon knew the door was real and, few still knew what was behind it. Only four Digimon knew that it was a prison door and, was created to contain the loser of a battle between two Digimon of both Dark and Light. Even the four that knew the place and all the facts rarely came to visit. Now it was only used as a place a neutrality and, then only when the need was of utmost importance.

Ebonwumon, the Black Tortoise of the North, the oldest of the Digimon Sovereigns, was the first to arrive. He began his journey so long ago the other three hadn't realized that a meeting needed to be called. He had felt the change on the wind and the waves as a Digimon was corrupted and a man was driven mad with a lust for power. His journey was slow and, observers thought he was just continuing his never ending journey. They were correct but, they didn't sense his urgency. That was the way he intended.

The next to come was Azulongmon, the Azure Dragon of the East. He was the Sovereign that paid the closest attention to the Digital World and, as the five streaks of light fell to File Island he all but, fled to the neutral ground. He approved of the choices the Powers that Be made but, he sensed what they were. Though not all of them were leaders they weren't followers at all. They would fight this battle but, they would do it on their own terms. He was lucky no one saw him. If had been seen the entire Digital World would have been in an uproar. The entire direction of the war would have been changed in one moment.

Zhuqiaomon, the Vermillion Phoenix of the South, didn't care who saw her as she flashed to the meeting that was occurring. She was seen but, snice she roughest of Sovereigns the Digimon in her domain paid it no mind. The first Convergence point had been in her area and, she would not be putting up with that nonsense. If the meeting was not already occurring, she would had just moved to burn the upstart to a crisp. As it was the meeting was occurring and, she respected the others just enough to attending before doing anything rash. She would defend her land after the meeting save for the fact that it was already defended. She liked that. She liked that a lot.

The White Tiger of the West, Baihumon, was the last to arrive. She was the youngest of the Sovereigns as well as the most powerful so she spent most of her time defending not just the Digital World but the entire universe from threats only the Sovereigns could detect. She didn't have time for meetings and, trusted her fellow Sovereigns to take of the matter swiftly, fairly and, correctly. Then the unthinkable happened. The Real World was cut off from the other three dimensions. This was not the first time one of the dimensions had been cut off but, it was the first time such an action had been done by someone not a Sovereign or the Powers that Be. This was the first time it had been done so well that only the Sovereigns could break it. Even the Powers that Be couldn't do that. So Baihumon hurried to the meeting she might be late to.

So the Four Sovereigns gathered at the door to Huanglongmon's prison to discuss what had happened and, what was coming. There might not be anything anyone of them could do. There might not be anything anyone of them would be willing to do. There might be things they would have no choice but to do. The five young adults had already proven themselves worthy of the title Noble, a much harder title to gain then Digidestined and, protecting their families was something all the Sovereigns could agree on. It was also easy to agree that despite losing their title as Digidestined they were still Nobles. That was where the easy part ended.

Ebonwumon asked the question that needed answering, "What do we do now? There are no patterns for this. At least none that I can see."

Zuhuqiamon scoffed, "Of course there aren't any patterns. That's what Nobles do. Digidestined or the equivalent have been called to defend the balance of the universe since sentience was first discovered. They always do it the same way. Nobles never do. They have the same goals but, they just do it better. And better is never predicable."

Baihumon nodded, "Agreed. Nobles break the patterns. The best anyone else can do it go with the flow they create and hope for the best."

Azulongmon was sure, "We need to publicly show our support for the Nobles of the Question."

The response was quick and to the point, "No." Just because she had been busy Baihumon still paid attention, "They'll just think we're trying to claim them as pawns and, push us away."

Zuhuquiomon was aghast, "They wouldn't dare!"

Now that it had been pointed out Azulongmon had to agree, "I think they might. They want to do this right. They want to do it their way. They'll take advice but, that's about it."

Ebonwumon was sure, "Then we give it. That's all we can do."

Baihumon had a concern, "Right now things could go either way. They could save the Digital World or they could fail. The latter is more probable. Shouldn't we be concerned about the Digital World being destroyed. If one of the four dimensions capable of supporting sentience dies, just one, the universe is doomed. There won't be any fixing it."

Then a voice that was deep and powerful and terrible echoed through the meeting from the bowels of the prison, "The universe will end. Today or tomorrow or in a thousand years: the universe will end. This battle is just another fork in the road. One path leads directly to the end and, the other leads to more forks. However, all roads lead to the end. They always have." Then Huanglongmon's voice boomed, "Tell these newest Nobles so they may KNOW!"

The last word echoed throughout the Digital World and, just about everyone's hands clamped over their ears as if that would stop the sound. The five exceptions were the five humans that had been scattered and, were working to return to each other. Petra let out a scream as her Heart tore and mended all at once a thousand times. Her hands clutched her left breast tightly as the pain consumed her. Peter was affected in a similar manner as he collapsed on the ground with his hands over the right side of his chest. His Soul cried out in torment as it twisted into impossible knots. Steven's headache blinded him as he desperately clutched at his temples. His Mind was in torment as it faced truths not meant to be faced and impossible to comprehend. Yuki's skeleton shook in a million different directions. Her arms were wrapped around her chest and abdomen in a desperate attempt to keep her Body from tearing itself apart. Haru felt all these things and more times a thousand, times a million, times a billion and on and on and on. He was locked in position midstride and, couldn't even fall to relieve the pain.

Then the voice that threated to tear the world apart continued softer, quieter and, could barely be heard, "And let them know that fighting for what you believe is right when it is right is the best thing to do."

That sentence sent a wave of energy that vanquished the sound of destruction. Slowly hands came down from ears as people looked around to see where the sound came from. Petra managed to avoid crying from pain but, was starting to as the sound of peace washed over her. Her Partner's Digiegg hatched and, Digivolve though towards Lopmon. Petra let go of her chest to catch her Partner. She collapsed to her knees and, hugged Lopmon tightly to her chest. Venusmon wrapped her arms around Petra. Peter came up to his knees with wide eyes as Terriemon Hatched and rushed to cling to his Partner's shirt. Anubismon knelt down facing his charge to take Peter's hands in his. Steven's hands dropped as his Wormmon worked his way up to her Partner's shoulder. His tears were drying as he reached out. Queenchessmon took the searching hand just to assure her student that this was real. Yuki couldn't let go of herself and, she just stared in shock. Unlike the others Patamon Devolved from Seraphimon and, he landed on his Partner's head. When she felt the weight of Beelzemon's hand on her shoulder Yuki turned to bury her face in her Keeper's chest. He wrapped his arms around her. Haru's foot finally came down and, he dropped the Digiegg that he was holding. Before it hit the ground Agumon was the one present. The Rookie reached up to take his Partner's hand. Haru couldn't help himself; he reached out for Alphamon. Alphamon found himself taking the offered hand.

They knew now. They weren't sure how they knew but, they did. The Questioners and their Partners now knew that all they could do was prolong the inevitable. The end was coming. Today or tomorrow or in an unknown amount of years: the end was coming. They also knew they had a choice. They could fight. They could fight to save the world for just a little bit longer or, they could just give up. They could find a place to hide and, let Tempusmon have his way. That was the choice the one they always had but, now they truly understood how insignificant that choice was.

Then Haru spoke. Who heard him who knew but, he spoke anyways, "I'm not a spectator. I never was. I'm fighting until the end, the end of the universe of just the end of me, I'm fighting. That's the way it is."

Sixteen people in all of time and space heard him. Fourteen of them narrowed their eyes in determination, squared their shoulders and, continued walking to rejoin the General that would lead them to the end of the road they were walking, wherever and whenever that was. The fifteenth clenched his fist, cursed the Questioners and, let his monochrome eyes flash dangerously as he continued plotting both the end of the world and his wedding. The sixteenth heard the response to his two statements from the depths of his prison and grinned. There was a good and there was an evil and he was both. That didn't change the fact that he knew Fate and, knew which fork should be taken at this time. The world was ending but, it didn't need to end for a long, long time.

Author's Note: LadyAnnaLee here! How are you? How was your week! What do you think of the Melds' solution? Also the Powers that Be aren't evil. They are just very used to being in control, not in power, in control. As such they don't really like the Questioners, well, questioning them. They are angry, scared and, confused. So they are a little volatile right now. Now on to review my review from enarmonios. I don't know how many chapters there will be. The next chapter starts the final arc and, the final battle will start at the tail end of 58. I'm thinking of maybe two chapters for the battle. I'm not sure. I had to rewrite the last half of chapter 57 so I'm a little further behind than I would have liked. And I'm thinking I may need to write a chapter for flashbacks. That would be chapter 59. Plus, a chapter for the wrap up and a chapter for the epilogue. So maybe 65 chapters. Like I said I'm not sure, that number may change. I also have two people following this story. Here's a big hug for Shadow-Vanear and AzureLux. I hope you enjoy the story. Now I have anAnnouncement! Like I said earlier I had to completely rewrite the last half of chapter 57. So I'm a little further behind than I would like to be. So yes I'm taking next week off but, just next week. That's actually perfect because the next chapter is the final arc. In order to repay your patience, and to get more reviews, anyone who reviews with a genuine review before I post the next will be allowed to give a small prompt using the DotQ characters. I'll write a little 500 to 1000 word piece to fill the prompt. I don't do lemons or limes but, they don't have to be canon to the story. You could ask me to ship Peter and Steven or have them set in the Bleach or One Piece universe. Or it could be canon to the story. If you want to see something like Yuki realizing she asexual or the game of spin the bottle that Petra mentioned that works too. Like I said the reviews have to be genuine; either commentary on the story or suggestions on how to improve my writing You can't review to just leave a prompt. You are free to PM me with questions concerning what prompts are allowed. Just know I will PM you if I have questions concerning the prompt you gave. I hope that made sense. Now that was a lengthy Note. As always please remember to review and, ask questions and, forgive typos! I'll see you in two weeks. Love, LadyAnnaLee.

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