A/N: Burizalor demonstrates his full power, at last. And the four Sovereigns will finally appear!

The countdown to Spira's destruction continues!

Eh, at least it isn't five minutes this time.

Enjoy.

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Digimon Fusion Kai

Season 1, Act 3: Burizalor

Episode 50: Full-Power Burizalor! The Holy Beasts Reawakening!

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Planet Spira/10 Miles from Burizalor's Mothership/August 3, 1999 (Digital World/Real World Times Unsynchronized)

As the smoke screen dissipated, Burizalor's full-powered form was revealed. His body size was larger and muscular than before. Veins popped all over his forehead, arms, legs, and tail. His eyes burned dark red. Two massive demonic wings protruded from his back and a set of curved horns adorned his head. His black sheen completely dissipated as he relaxed his whole body.

Letting out a relaxed sigh, Burizalor spoke with a deep boorish tone. "Sorry to keep you waiting. You should feel honored. You're the only one to witness my full-power."

Omega X scoffed, feeling the omnious vibe of Burizalor's power gripping him. "There's no time. Let's get this over with, scumbag."

"Heh."

Shoom!

Before Omega X could even blink, he doubled over.

Bam!

Burizalor was smack right in Omega X's face with his fist buried in his gut. As he doubled over, Omega X spat a mouthful of blood as he swayed back. Burizalor shot forward at blinding speed and drove his right knee into Omega X's face. Contorting in pain, Omega X's face contorted in pain, leading to Burizalor flew forward and pummeled the warrior with a flurry of rapid punches. Punching at hypersonic speed, Burizalor pulverized the Ascendant with vicious body shots and kicked him into the air. As Omega X went sailing 40 feet into the air, the winged tyrant flew up and hovered over the warrior. Burizalor caught Omega X, wrapping his arms around the warrior's waist and plunged toward the earth.

As they fell, a loud roar emanated following their deep plunge from the high altitude.

Burizalor roared, laughing with sadistic glee. "HERE'S YOUR STOP, ASCENDANT!"

BA-BOOM!

As he drove Omega X through the earth, Burizalor piledrove him further and left him buried underneath layers of debris. Burizalor glided out and surveyed the area where he plunged Omega X through.

Suddenly, he attentively caught a streak of golden light shooting out of the earth. He turned as Omega X flickered above him. Omega X threw a punch and narrowly missed. His fist went through an after image at the last second. He quickly turned and caught Burizalor catching him with a punch. Omega X recoiled as his head snapped back from Burizalor's bone-crunching punch. The tyrant didn't cease his frontal assault as he continually pummeled Omega X with repeated body blows.

Wham!

Bam!

Bam!

Omega X recoiled from Burizalor's body blows whilst trying to evade. Burizalor wouldn't have any of it as he relentlessly pummeled him with blinding speed reflexes. Burizalor landed a kick to Omega X's face, sending him plunging through a rock face. Lava quickly shot out of the earth where the Ascendant landed followed by a series of lava geysers shooting out of hot vents. Meticulously scanning across the lava bed terrain, his eyes caught Omega X rocketing out of a lava vent and launched tons of rubble across. As Omega X glanced ahead, he saw no signs of Burizalor anywhere. He pivoted his head, frantically glancing around. As he glided through the thick smoke spilling out of the vents, he carefully passed along and searched for the tyrant. Burizalor's strategy was obvious as the smoke screen provided as necessary hiding spots. Omega X hovered through the smoke and turned...

"TOO SLOW, ASCENDANT!"

Omega X quickly picked up on the tyrant's bellowing roar.

But, as he turned...

Wham!

He was too late to evade Burizalor's fist-clenched punch. One punch sent Omega X sailing back as Burizalor flew across in hot pursuit. As he stopped himself while sailing back, the Ascendant glided into the air and flipped over. Burizalor flew up and missed a punch. Omega X evaded close contact and rocketed upward, distancing himself from Burizalor's reach. Just then, as Burizalor flickered from view, he turned as Burizalor appeared behind him. Throwing his arms around Omega X, Burizalor grabbed the warrior and tossed him to the ground. Falling like dead weight, Omega X plunged through an isle. This gave Burizalor an opening to gather energy in his hands. He quickly let loose a flurry of rapid blasts toward Omega X's position. As he repeatedly threw blasts, he made sure to cover the whole isle and watched it go up in smoke.

BOOM!

Taking a moment to recollect his energy, Burizalor descended near the isle and watched the billowing cloud clear. Once the smoke screen cleared, there was nothing but rubble and dust. He couldn't find any traces of Omega X. Concerned, he quickly combed over the area. Suddenly, he turned and felt powerful force coming down from behind him. He whirled around as Omega X dove at him. Burizalor threw a punch, only for his fist to pass through an after image. As Omega X vanished from his vantage point, Burizalor glided up and surveyed his surroundings. Lifting his head, he saw Omega X hovering over him. Scowling with slight frustration, the tyrant shot up and threw another punch.

This time Omega X caught his fist. Burizalor threw his other free hand as Omega X caught that one, too. The two superpowers engaged in a lock-up as they hovered atop of a steep pillar of rock. They pushed and tried to overpower one another with their powerful sheens. Omega X's golden aura pushed hard against Burizalor's black one. As their energies clashed, their polar opposite powers canceled each other out and produced radical bolts of lightning, which deleted various land masses surrounding them.

Omega X and Burizalor locked eyes, not taking their view off each other. Burizalor's red eyes burned with intense fury, as did Omega X's burning green eyes. They struggled and tried to outmuscle each other, ultimately leading to stand at a stalemate. Neither side would budge.

Then, Burizalor hovered into the air with Omega X in tow.

Surprise, Omega X watched as Burizalor carried them higher near the clouds.

As the higher they went, the smaller and distant the ground became.

Finally, Burizalor broke free from Omega X's grasp.

Wham!

The emperor drove his right knee into Omega X's gut, causing him to double over and hover away in excruciating pain. Catching his breath, Burizalor wore a victory smile and chortled deeply.

"Heh, heh, how was that? Let's call that a warm-up before the final attack!" Burizalor gloated while panting just a bit.

Chortling, Omega X lifted his head and smiled with sheer confidence. "I hope that's all... otherwise, I would've been disappointed."

Scoffing, Burizalor's smile faded as frustration overcame him. "Feh... cocky bastard..."

The Spira's scenery was starting to resemble a boiling landscape unsuitable for life. It resembled almost like Hell itself. Landscapes were being ripped into shreds followed by an increasing mass of earthquakes. All pieces of land ripped apart were deleted. The skies completely darkened with just tinges of dark red with little green and blue. Radical lighting was becoming increasingly common. Lava began spilling and shooting out from vents. Explosions became more of a common sight across the planet.

Burizalor and Omega X stared each other down, sizing one another up. As frustration kicked in, Burizalor refused to relinquish his pride. Burizalor was willing to throw everything he has to bring down his ultimate nightmare: Omega X the Ascendant. Both superpowers were unfazed by the radical shifts and increasing negative energies covering their surroundings. All they focused on was their battle at hand, one that would determine the Digiverse's fate.

Burizalor scowled, gritting his teeth. "You think you can humiliate me like this? You! You piece of half-human scum!"

Omega X said nothing in response to the tyrant's disparaging remark.

"Nothing to say? I'll make you learn your place, Taichi!" Burizalor screeched angrily as he glided at Omega X and threw a punch. He narrowly missed as Omega X phased out. He pivoted his view behind and caught Omega X hovering 10 feet away. Shooting forward, the emperor threw another desperate punch and missed again. Omega X phased out. He turned to his left and fired a rapid beam at Omega X, missing again. He rocketed forward and threw a punch, passing through another after image. He turned, smiling and cackling darkly as Omega X reappeared 20 feet away. "I'll give you a pat on the head before you die. You are astonishingly power, Ascendant! You would be the greatest in the Digiverse... only if it weren't for me!"

Omega X once again said nothing much to Burizalor's frustration.

"Time I wipe that smug look off your face, Ascendant! Let us continue!"

Unfazed by the thunder flash behind him, Omega X smirked and goaded his enemy. "Let me see what you've got."

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Eastern Region/Imperial Springs Isles

Elsewhere, Shadramon casted through a vast bed of lava vents, all which sued to be tiny isles. He scanned through in search for remnants of Burizalor's brigades. He stopped and glanced across, noticing flashes of light streaming along the distance. He narrowed his eyes, observing the energy streams passing by. He saw it was Minervamon, TK, Tike, Kara, and David carrying the Digicores.

"It's them! So, they're still running about?" Shadramon exclaimed, clenching his fists tightly. Then, his eyes caught the stone orbs in their possession. "And are those the Digicores? YES! THIS IS MY CHANCE TO NAB THEM!" However, as he advanced, he turned and saw a fleet of Ebemon scouring through the vicinity. "YOU THERE! FLEET!" He stormed toward a group of six Ebemon. "You there! It's me, Commander Shadramon!"

One Ebemon turned, catching Shadramon calling out to him and his cohorts. "Commander?"

"I'm glad to have found you! I need your assistance!"

"Sir, we've lost contact with our colleagues and with Lord Burizalor," another Ebemon confirmed. "What's going on?"

"Lord Burizalor has launched an attack that'll delete this whole planet soon," Shadramon replied. "But, that's the least of my concerns! We have little time! The Chosen have the Digicores! I've located them!"

"Is this true, commander?" Another Ebemon was taken aback by the abrupt news.

Nodding, Shadramon turned as he jetted forward. "FOLLOW ME!"

"But, sir, we've left another fleet behind!" The lead Ebemon shouted to the commander.

"LEAVE THEM! THE DIGICORES ARE OUR ONLY PRIORITY!"

"YES, SIR!" The Ebemon fleet roared out in unison as they flew ahead, catching up to Shadramon.

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Olympus Summit/Sacred Guardian Temple

Just as soon as they grabbed the Digicores, TK and the company returned to the Olympus Summit. Minervamon landed first as she released TK and Patamon. Tike, Kara, and David landed at the entrance with the Digicores and Matt's body.

"We're back, everyone!" announced TK. "We've got the Digicores and my brother!"

Upon hearing the child's voice outside the summit, Keke, Sam, and Gatomon stormed out to find see their friends.

"Good, they've got the Digicores!" Sam said.

Gatomon added. "And they managed to recover Matt's body!"

"Hurry, guys! Bring them inside!" Keke ordered as she beckoned the group through the entrance.

Wasting no time, TK, Patamon, Minervamon, Tike, Kara, and David rushed into the summit. They passed along a corridor and entered the sacred guardian temple. To their surprise, the pillars of white and golden light enshrouding the central temple area allured them. Their eyes were quickly drawn to BanchoLeomon, Izzy, and Sora's bodies inside the barrier. TK glanced ahead as he saw Kari standing alongside Dianamon, pressing her hands over her glowing chest.

"Guys! Look!" Patamon pointed ahead.

"It's Kari... and... that mysterious light!" TK exclaimed while storming toward Kari. "KARI!"

Pivoting her head, the Child of Light blinked as TK came up behind her. "TK...?"

"Kari! We've brought the Digicores and my brother here!"

As Keke and Sam collected the Digicores, they hovered near the columns of light. They set the stone orbs near the central area while Tike slipped Matt's body through the white barrier. Keke sadly watched Matt's body placed in the barrier, resisting the urge to touch his face.

"Father," she murmured softly.

"We were starting to worry about you, guys!" Joe called out.

Lillymon concurred. "No kidding. I thought you were all caught by that flash of light we saw."

Biyomon added. "Thank goodness you're all ok!"

"No, but the planet itself has been destabilized," Minervamon replied. "I'm not sure how much time we have left, but we've gotta act quickly!"

"It all depends on us restoring the Digicores," Dianamon proclaimed, dropping her arms as Kari did the same. "We've managed to hold the barrier for as long as we can."

"So, by restoring the Digicores' powers, the Holy Beasts should be revived. Am I getting all this right?" Motimon asked.

"Correct," the Olympus duo answered.

Keke folded her arms, nodding. "Then, what are we waiting for?"

"Let's get this over with," David said.

"Yes, and I believe there's two powers essential to restore the Digicores," Dianamon stated as she shifted her view toward TK and Kari. "Having witnessed the power of your Crests in our battle with the tyrant, I've come to understand the holy properties you two managed to invoke. I truly believe it'll be enough."

Kari breathed heavily while her white sheen vanished, which drew concern from TK.

"Kari, are you sure you can handle this?" a concerned TK straddled behind Kari. "Don't push yourself."

"It's ok," she said modestly. "I'll manage. I can't let all of you down."

Gatomon walked up next to her partner, grabbing Kari's hand. "I'm right here with you, Kari."

Patamon walked by TK's side. "Likewise!"

Eyeing the Bearers of Hope and Light, Dianamon studied Kari closely. It's her power that'll be the difference maker. If she's not up to the task, the Digicores may not be revived. And my foreboding tells me this girl's power will ascend and surpass all of her fellow Chosen. Her untapped potential could even surpass the Bearer of Courage!

"TK, Kari!" Tike and Kara called out to their 'parents.' They encouraged the Bearers of Hope and Light with smiles. "We're all pulling for ya!"

Firming their resolve, TK and Kari walked up near the Digicores. They turned toward each other, nodding with confidence.

"Carefully invoke the energies where your Crests used to be," Dianamon firmly instructed the children.

TK blinked. "Huh, but our Crests..."

"Just do it, TK," Kari said. "Just because our Crests are gone, that doesn't mean we can't bring out their powers resonating within us." With that, she pressed both hands against her chest, forging an aura of pink light through her chest.

Noticing the Crest of Light symbol emblazoned on the girl's chest, TK followed suit and put his own hands against his chest. In little time, he, too, invoked the Crest of Hope's energies. He closed his eyes and focused discreetly.

"Yes, that's it," Keke said.

Minervamon said with a wide grin. "They've got it! Now send it to the Digicores!"

"I don't see why I didn't think of this sooner, but I gravely underestimated the powers of Hope and Light," Dianamon stated as she and everyone watched carefully.

Just then, Kari and TK's Crest symbols burned through their chests. Streams of golden and pink light intertwined whilst curving around each other like sea animals performing courtship. TK and Kari grabbed each other's hands, comforting each other as their energies entered the empty Digicores and slowly began restoring them. Keke, Sam, Tike, Kara, David, Minervamon, and Dianamon watched in awe and deep silence. Gatomon and Patamon stood alongside their partners while gazing awestruck at the lights condensed inside the four orbs.

"Don't give up you two! Keep going!" Joe pressed the children on.

Mimi watched, crossing her fingers but still worried of what may happen if TK and Kari expend their energies. "C'mon, TK, Kari..."

Suddenly, in that instant, the four Digicores hovered into the ceiling. Golden light burned and flashed through the orbs, captivating everyone in the temple. TK and Kari continued focusing their Crests' powers through the Digicores whilst in the final stages of reviving the majestic orbs. The four orbs blasted through the ceiling as they launched four pillars of golden light. The four golden lights penetrated through the thick and black skies. The children looked up and saw the light pouring over the temple. The Digimon sensed a marvelous and overwhelming power emanating just from one Digicore. Blue streams of energy poured out of the Digicore and materialized into a massive fog which hung over everyone. A riveting presence emerged out of the smoke as all eyes were meticulously drawn to a long, blue serpentine body weaving in the air.

"LOOK UP THERE!" Lillymon shouted, quickly pointing up to the ceiling.

Mimi blanched. "WHAT IS THAT?"

Joe gaped in aghast. "Took the words right out of my mouth, Mimi!"

"That... that has to be one of the four Holy Beasts!" Gomamon stammered.

"It has to be!" Biyomon shrieked.

Motimon asserted, hopping over in front of Joe, Gomamon, Mimi, and Lillymon. "It's the dragon! I remember Izzy had that long chat with Gennai about the Holy Beasts! That's Azulongmon!"

Upon hearing his own name spoken, the massive serpentine body lowered himself from the ceiling. A bright aura of blue light poured from the ceiling and engulfed the whole temple. Everyone gazed up, a mix of awe and bewilderment, at the giant, majestic presence hovering over them. The Great Dragon of the Eastern Quadrant, Azulongmon, was practically blue yet transparent and easily hundreds of feet long. Tiny wings dotted across his serpentine body with chains encircling his majestic form. Under his belly were four short limbs: two at the front and two more at the back rear of the body. Several orbs encircled around each limb like a bracelet. The dragon's head was covered by black mask with yellow lighting streaks painted across it. Underneath the mask were four crimson eyes. The mask itself ended with spiked protrusions. A blue, lighting-shaped horn protruded at the tip of his nose. White, facial hair dropped across his face, especially around his chin, nose, and mouth, almost like a massive Santa's beard.

"Whoa, wicked," TK gasped.

The Digital Humans gazed awestruck.

"Fancy seeing the big dragon himself again," Sam said.

Keke nodded. "Just as big and majestic as we remember the one from our universe."

Kara smiled, completely mesmerized. "So pretty."

"Hell yeah! That's one Sovereign released!" Tike exclaimed.

David added with a smirk. "And three more."

"See that, Kari?" Gatomon whispered to her partner.

Nodding, Kari looked up in complete awe. "Amazing... we did this?"

"Feel proud, Bearer of Light. For you two have freed Azulongmon from his imprisonment!" Dianamon declared proudly.

Minervamon giggled with excited glee. "Oh yeah! You have no idea how long he's been waiting to come out!"

Casting his four crimson eyes over the group, Azulongmon lowered his head and glared deeply at them. "Are you the ones to have freed me from my imprisonment?"

"They are, Lord Azulongmon!" The Olympus duo declared. "The ones to have brought the four Digicores together and restored you are the Chosen Children!"

"The Chosen Children? Yes, I see now. I see the ones bearing the symbols of Hope and Light," the majestic dragon shifted his gaze over to TK and Kari. "Indeed, it was there power that freed me. And I see other children."

"Yes, Azulongmon," Keke spoke out as she pointed to Mimi and Joe. "These two are Chosen as well. There's four more, but... three of them are dead and the other is engaging the merciless monster named Burizalor."

"Burizalor? That murderous tyrant is still at large?" Anger was evident from his raised tone as he raised his head. He noted Sora, Izzy, and BanchoLeomon floating inside the protective barrier. His eyes expressed grief over the unfortunate loss of Sora and Izzy. He turned and caught Matt's body resting at the bottom. "How unforgiving. Three children met their unfortunate ends at the hands of that creature."

"As for BanchoLeomon, his life is barely hanging by a thread!" Minervamon exclaimed. "He's comprised of four Digimon. Two of which were our Olympus 12 comrades Marsmon and Mercurimon!"

"They allowed themselves to merge with Leomon and another Digimon to forge the birth of a single warrior," the other female Olympian stated.

Sam added. "We'll lose all four if BanchoLeomon isn't saved!"

"Azulongmon, surely you have the power to restore all of those killed by Burizalor and his cohorts!" Keke cried out.

TK murmured. "That includes Falcomon."

"So, it was you who summoned the Spirian deity, Gorugon, to restore Leomon and Ogremon's lives. Yes, we were able to witness their revival before the Great Elder's unfortunate passing prevented any further wishes to be granted. Digi-Destined, I am the Eastern Deity who oversees the Digital World you were assigned to protect. Many have referred to and given various titles: Holy Beasts, Beast Guardians, Sovereigns, or simply just Guardians. I apologize if I wasn't there to help guide you, but I'm happy to say Gennai did his best to prepare you for the forthcoming war with Burizalor and his empire."

"We weren't fully prepared to see our friends getting killed!" Joe exclaimed.

The Bearer of Hope sadly sighed. "Or, see my own brother join the forces of evil."

"We greatly underestimated Burizalor's strength," Azulongmon said, regretting his fault of attempting to oppress Burizalor with his fellow Holy Beasts. "In his bid to control the Digiverse, Burizalor sought to expand his Buriza Empire. By ridding the Northern Quadrant's Digital World, he vanquished the entire Digital Knight Council, leaving only Gennai to escape the planet's destruction. Your predecessors, the first Digi-Destined, were victims of Burizalor's expanding tyranny, which swept across the Northern and Eastern Digigalaxy Quadrants. But, it didn't stop there. Soon, he amassed enough power to overwhelm us in a final confrontation. He and his mercenaries sealed us away. On top of this, the tyrant drained our power supply. We were then coerced to relinquish four special Digicores, which amassed our remaining power. Thus, we sealed ourselves inside these Digicores and fled across the Digicosmos. Until one day, our Digicores landed here on Spira. For many Digicycles, we were out of Burizalor's radar. Until..."

"...now," Gatomon murmured. "I can't believe this. So, you four escaped and left the Digiworld we were assigned to protect unguarded."

"It was our gravest regret."

"Well, it's not too late to correct your greatest folly," the digital feline declared.

Keke added. "She's right! We're all here because it was fate that brought us all here to begin with!"

"The conflict with Burizalor can finally end here!" Gomamon cried out.

"Lord Azulongmon, I take it the Digicores are usable again?" Minervamon inquired.

The dragon deity sagely affirmed. "Indeed. Once the children wielding the powers of Hope and Light revive the Digicores, we are freed."

"But, only you came out," Sam said.

"My three colleagues will emerge at any given moment. Pardon..." Azulongmon raised his head, pivoting his head as he stared at the three other Digicores.

"Are you four able to revive everyone killed?" Kari called to the dragon.

"With our powers, we can revive everyone killed by Burizalor and his cohorts."

"What about the Great Elder?" Dianamon said.

Azulongmon lowered his head, deeply sighing. "It's difficult to say. Even with our great powers, we can't revive anyone who doesn't wish to be return to the living. In the Great Elder's case, hasn't he passed due to age?"

"No, we believe his passing may have been caused indirectly," Minervamon said.

"Please clarify."

"What she's trying to say is this!" TK answered. "You see... according to Minervamon, the Great Elder was due to pass in the coming days. That's why he gave us his Digicore."

"The Great Elder must have been in possession of another Digicore as I am unaware of this."

"The Digicore in his possession came from the Village of Genbu," answered Minervamon.

Azulongmon replied, lowering his loud sage-like tone. "I see. Then, my colleague, Ebonwumon of the Northern Quadrant, would be aware."

The Bearer of Hope went on. "As I was saying, the Great Elder's passing might've been happened as a result of stress... stress and heartbreak over losing his people."

"That's what we meant by indirectly," stated Dianamon. "None of Burizalor and his men killed him directly. It was their heinous acts which led to his untimely and early passing."

"I understand now," Azulongmon proclaimed, raising his head through the ceiling as he surveyed across the planet's dying landscape. His deity senses probed on the two high energy beacons isolated across the planet. "Right now. I can feel Burizalor's wicked power emanating from here. He's been forced to fight with his full power... against..." The dragon's eyes widened and if one could notice his expression, he blanched behind his mask. "Could it be...? The power of the legendary Ascendant has arisen after a thousand Digicycles?"

"You know about the Ascendant, Lord Azulongmon?" Sam called out.

"Their power has been foretold through stories I've heard, but never would I sense one on this planet."

"That's my brother! He and Agumon merged to become an Ascendant!" Kari proudly proclaimed.

Gatomon affirmed. "They're called an Ascendant named Omega X."

Astonished, Azulongmon lowered his head and eyed the Digital Humans specifically. I sense these five hide great powers akin to the nature of Ascendants. They must be Ascendants from another universe as there should only be one in this Digiverse. He slowly turned his head, gazing over TK and Kari next. Undoubtedly should they ever fully realize the power of their Crests, they could become Ascendants in the making. The powers which Burizalor has long feared are all coming to surface en masse.

"Is something wrong, Azulongmon?" TK asked.

Kari garnered the dragon's attention. "Are my brother and Agumon ok? I mean... is Omega X doing all right out there?"

With that, Azulongmon closed eyes and envisioned two rapid energy streams colliding with one another. From a closer vantage point, he viewed Burizalor throwing a volley of blasts at Omega X.

"The Ascendant is currently still engaging Burizalor. It is truly a heated battle and with this world seemingly on the brink of destruction."

"That's why we have little time! We need to hurry and revive everyone killed by the tyrant's whole regime!" Joe said.

Mimi added. "And somehow get us out of this place!"

"Before it's set to disappear!" Lillymon exclaimed.

"Yes, the planet's due to delete from existence!" added Biyomon, hastily flapping her wings, drawing Azulongmon's attention.

"As much power as we've accumulated, we can't save this planet, but we can revive everyone slain by Burizalor and his cohorts."

"Once we've revived everyone, the Great Elder, our biggest hope, should be revived and we'll have Gorugon back to grant us our third wish!" exclaimed Sam.

Tike snickered. "Aw hell yeah! We can then use the third wish to wish all of us except for that bastard off this planet!"

"And we'll leave Spira to blow up right in his face," Kara smirked. "I love it when things start coming together."

Nodding, Dianamon chortled. "It's settled then!"

"Then, let us begin," announced the dragon deity, who raised his head and let his cerulean blue light wash across the temple. As everyone stood back, his light energized the three other Digicores.

Each Digicore glowed brightly. They gave off diverse and subtle glows.

One turned red.

Another turned green.

And another glowed silver.

"This is just... I can't describe what I'm seeing," Kari murmured.

"Neither can I, but I'm looking forward to seeing the other Holy Beasts!" TK said.

Keke smiled with delight. "We should feel honored guys. This is probably our once in an only lifetime opportunity."

"For. ya'll at least," David said.

"Awaken! Zhuqiaomon, Deity of the Southern Quadrant! Ebonwumon, Deity of the Northern Quadrant! Baihumon, Deity of the Western Quadrant!"

Upon heeding the call of their colleague, three separate streams of light poured and shot out of the Digicores. The colored streams of light emerged as follows: red, green, and silver respectively. Everyone watched completely bewildered at the astonishing rare moment they'll never forget. An even which will remain forged in their memories.

The Holy Beasts have reunited at long last.

xxxxx

Upon witnessing the marvelous event from afar, Shadramon and his Ebemon cohorts watched in shock. They were closing in and landed near the temple entrance. Shadramon pivoted his head and caught Azulongmon's body hovering over the temple ceiling.

"Could it be that we're..." Shadramon scowled. "They've released the Holy Beasts! Damn it all!"

"Sir! I'm picking up readings from inside this temple!" An Ebemon announced, adjusting his scouter.

Clenching his fists tightly, Shadramon roared. "Don't dawdle around! Infiltrate the temple and grab those Digicores! They belong to Lord Burizalor!"

"YES, SIR!"

As the Ebemon stormed right in, Shadramon followed in after them.

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Just then, Keke and her friends sensed the enemy approach. They turned as Gatomon, Patamon, Lillymon, and Gomamon joined them.

"What is it, guys?" Mimi frantically asked.

"Enemies are coming in!" Lillymon said.

"At this time? There are still remnants of Burizalor's goons out there!" exclaimed Joe.

Tike chuckled, cracking his knuckles. "Heh, just what I love, leftovers."

Kara cried out. "Let's send them home crying, guys!"

"Let's do this!" Sam announced, drawing out his D-Vice.

The others drew out their D-Vices. Azulongmon's presence alone revived TK, Kari, and Joe's Crest powers within them.

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Tapping his foot impatiently, Shadramon waited for a minute and he received no word from his Ebemon cohorts.

"Argh! They were well equipped, too! What the hell is the hold up?"

As Shadramon attempted to storm right in, one Ebemon was thrown at his direction. He swiftly evaded and kicked the Ebemon away, sending him crashing through a wall. Pivoting around, his face blanched in shock as he saw two Ebemon threw at his direction. He jumped over them as their bodies plunged to their deaths. He faced the temple entrance and gasped at the line-up emerging through the mouth.

Seraphimon, Ophanimon, Lillymon, Zudomon, MetalLilamon, NinjaStingmon, ArchAngemon, and FlareVeemon stepped at the forefront, barricading the temple mouth.

"Yeah, if you're planning to sneak in, sorry, bud," ArchAngemon chortled. "No chance."

"You again," Seraphimon recognized him. "He's the traitor of the Digi-Destined's predecessor and he's apparently escaped death the last time I remember."

"That's right! I saw him and UmbraDevimon die together!" FlareVeemon exclaimed.

MetalLilamon heatedly pointed at Shadramon. "In that case, we'll take him out again and make sure he stays dead!"

Damn it all! And just when I had the Digicores! Just when things couldn't get worse! Shadramon seethed as he hovered into the air and swayed back. "I won't be deterred from giving Lord Burizalor what he's sought for! You won't stand in my way! Let's settle this once and for all!" He forged an energy ball in one hand and prepared to launch it at their direction.

"SPREAD OUT!" Ophanimon ordered.

"RIGHT!"

The Digimon and warriors, except Zudomon, scattered across and glided around Shadramon. Realizing he was dealing more than he bargained for, Shadramon cursed under his breath.

May be I am getting WAY over my head! Lord Burizalor, if I'm to go down, I'll do so in YOUR name! Shadramon mentally prepared himself against the surmountable odds. He readied his fists and gathered energy through his claws. "Bring me all you've got! In the name of Lord Burizalor and the Buriza Empire, I shall not fall!"

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10 Miles from Burizalor's Mothership

The planet's islands and landscapes crumbled whilst levitating into the air. They quickly were deleted upon touching the skies. Geysers of hot lava spewed out of vents, which were already starting to burst and let loose vast amounts of smoke. Spiraling out of the gaping hole where Burizalor fired his Death Ball, pillars of hot lava sprang out into the surface.

Burizalor and Omega X once again sized each other up, waiting for the other to make their next move.

The chaotic emperor smirked, licking his side cheeks. "This planet has little time left before its demise. I daresay it'll take fifteen minutes or less. Are you scared now, Ascendant? Hm?"

Omega X made no quick response as his eyes seamlessly stared toward Burizalor.

Suddenly, Burizalor came to a quick realization. "I see. You're just buying time for those brats to flee from this planet. Heh, fine. I'll just target them next, following them to the Digital World and inevitably to Earth. I'll rather much enjoy hunting the brats like the scared little vermin they are. You're just delaying the inevitable."

"Buying time? No, I won't have to. You're going to die here, Burizalor."

"What...?"

"Say your prayers, Burizalor. You're dead."

Taken back, the tyrant calmly chuckled. "Amusing..." He ceased his laughter and bellowed out angrily, retorting at the Ascendant's threat. "NO ONE SPEAKS TO LORD BURIZALOR LIKE THAT! I'M SICK OF HEARING YOU RUN YOUR MOUTH! I INTEND TO SILENCE YOU ONCE AND FOR ALL!"

Omega X immediately dropped into a fighting stance, eyeing the incensed villain. What's taking Kari, TK, and the others so long? They need to hurry and get out of here!

Roaring with mad, Burizalor rocketed head-on directly at Omega X. Before Omega X could react, Burizalor caught him with an elbow smash to his face. As he hit the Ascendant, Burizalor hovered behind Omega X and fired flashes of purple light, dazing the warrior's eyes. Seizing advantage of his blinded opponent, Burizalor phased behind the Ascendant and threw an energy-imbued fist into his back.

With quick reflexes, Omega X (with eyes reopened) felt Burizalor's approach and trapped Burizalor's arm into his left pit. Omega X threw his head back, headbutting Burizalor's face. Burizalor's head snapped back. Omega X seized the tyrant's right wrist and swung him around.

Once.

Twice.

Thrice.

He continually spun Burizalor around and threw him toward the gaping hole the tyrant created. Burizalor wildly flailed his arms around as he was flung near the massive hole. He threw an energy beam, allowing him to stop himself. He hovered toward Omega X's height level as his initial beam impacted the hole and exploded into a blinding flash of light. Seething, Burizalor stared down Omega X and trembled. As pillars of lava spouted out, Omega X jetted forward and tried to attack Burizalor head-on. Both warriors phased away. Burizalor phased away and distanced himself as far as he can from Omega X's reach. Burizalor gathered energy through his hands and launched a large purple sphere at the warrior. Omega X flew head-on and was pushed back by Burizalor's attack. Burizalor took a moment to catch his breath as he watched the ball overwhelm Omega X.

Much to his dismay, Omega X punched through the sphere and launched himself forward.

Before Burizalor could blink, Omega X landed a double stomp across the emperor's face. Omega X once again seized Burizalor by the arm, swinging him around like mad, and freely released him, sending him sailing into the stratosphere!

Burizalor freely opened his left hand and fired a beam, which helped him stop himself from flying out of orbit. He flapped his wings like crazy and steadied himself whilst hovering in mid-air.

Omega X keenly eyed the exact area his enemy landed and cupped his hands together. Seething, Burizalor gritted his teeth and watched Omega X pivoting his head. Omega X focused his internal energies through his palms, forging an orange and blue ball of light.

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Olympus Summit/Sacred Guardian Temple

"WHOA! LOOK AT THAT!" TK cried out of awe, pointing to the other three deities who materialized next to Azulongmon. "The Holy Beasts..."

"They're finally together," Dianamon stated.

Minervamon smiled with glee. "It's been such a long time since they've been freed!"

"Welcome back, my fellow guardians," Azulongmon sagely addressed his Holy Beast colleagues. He turned facing three deities resembling animals from Chinese mythology: a red phoenix, a green-and-black turtle, and a silver-and-white tiger.

The Phoenix of the Southern Quadrant, Zhuqiaomon, was tall in stature and large in width. Thin red feathers covered his body. He has four pairs of wings: from the sides, chest, shoulders and chest. Each wing had a beautiful, unique flame-like coloration and markings. A long reptilian tail emerged from his posterior and it, too, was covered with the same beautiful feathers. The neck of the beast was lined with black hair-like tuft. He also wore a facemask with red and flaming markings decorated at the tips. Bright colored feather protruded through the back of his facemask and head. Underneath the facemask were four burning crimson eyes, which greatly represented his persona: an angry phoenix. Several red digicores adorned his neck and tail at the end.

The Great Two-Headed Turtle of the Northern Quadrant, Ebonwumon, was a behemoth himself, too. His skin was delicately pale in yellow coloration with white scales over parts of his body. He, unlike his three brethren, has two-heads rather than one. On top of the right head was brown, tough armor. Its eyes were red. A smoother plate of brown armor covered his left head, except for his lower jaw. Two eyes emerged out of what appeared to be eyeholes. A mammoth-sized tree with thick green leaves grew out of his back. His pale, short tail was also yellow. Many digicores encircled around the trunk of the mammoth tree.

Finally, the White Tiger of the Western Quadrant, Baihumon, was much smaller in comparison to the dragon, turtle, and the phoenix but his presence was quite intimidating, too. He was tall in stature. His body not just built for battle but covered with beautiful white fur with black stripes running across parts of his body. Bracelets adorned around his ankles, neck, and even one around his tail. The front part of his paws was covered with metallic blue platting with Chinese Kanji symbols. His paws were powerful and equipped with sharp claws used to take down large enemies. There was fur around his neck in the shape of a mane and three sharp iron spikes emerging through his spine. The mask of this beast was blue with yellow markings. The dentures, including his fangs, were sharp and had perfect precisions. Underneath the mask were four eyes, but not burning with rage like the phoenix's. Several orbs, known better as digicores, surrounded his abdomen.

"AMAZING!" Joe gaped in bewilderment.

Biyomon shouted. "I can't believe we're witnessing this! All four Holy Beasts have been awakened!"

Motimon smirked while his eyes lit up. "Isn't it just amazing? I know for sure they'll revive Izzy!"

"And Sora!"

"This... this is just... I can't even describe what I'm..." a bedazzled Mimi stammered unable to collect any further thoughts, completely drawn in by the Digigods' majestic and holy presences. Naturally, she couldn't make any further comments if she really wanted to anyway.

"Well they certainly lived up to their expectations!" Kari exclaimed.

The Holy Beasts turned their view toward the remaining Digi-Destined and their Digimon.

"Woo-whee, what was a long nap!" Ebonwumon spoke with a Scottish-like accent, his left head actually speaking first.

Baihumon eyed the children. "So, these are the Digi-Destined gathered to resist Burizalor's dark hand."

"And it was the Digi-Destined who freed us from our imprisonment, my friends," the sagely dragon answered, turning his attentive view toward TK and Kari. "More specifically these two. They are the wielders of the Hope and Light, possessors of perhaps the most powerful Crests of the Eight Chosen."

Scoffing deeply, Zhuqiaomon turned toward the Digi-Destined with notable disgust. "These humans freed us? Never would I imagine I, Lord Zhuqiaomon, would be freed from the likes of humans."

"Huh. Never heard of a deity with a blowhard attitude," the Bearer of Reliability muttered. If you were here Gomamon, you'd jump at the chance at making a good joke. I can't do it alone, buddy!

Azulongmon sighed deeply. "Calm yourself, Zhuqiaomon. You should thank them. If it weren't for the Bearers of Hope and Light, we would remain imprisoned and they require our power to revive all those killed by Burizalor and his cohorts." He raised his head and gazed at the ongoing battle the warriors were putting up against Shadramon. And across the planet, he and the other Holy Beasts analyzed the location where Omega X engaged Burizalor. "As we speak, there's still much on-going warfare. And can you sense them? The tyrant is facing an Ascendant, who happens to be the Bearer of Courage."

"You... you mean to tell me one of the Digi-Destined... has become... an Ascendant, a warrior of legend?" Zhuqiaomon roared defiantly. "A human shouldn't be capable of wielding such a legendary power!"

Baihumon replied. "We were led to believe only a Digimon could harvest such a power."

"It appears we were wrong, my friends," added Ebonwumon's right-head, speaking in a sage-like tone.

"And there are others with the potential of becoming Ascendants," Azulongmon revealed, much to the shock of his fellow guardians. "It's indescribable, I understand, but with the rise of Ascendants... Burizalor's empire will finally crumble. This is what we've long hoped for, my fellow guardians. The long reign of tyranny imposed by Burizalor and his regime will come to an end."

Zhuqiaomon scowled begrudgingly. "As much as I dislike humans, that despicable tyrant is a creature I've grown to hate more than anything else. How dare he trample all over our reputations! I WON'T STAND FOR IT!" The angry phoenix screeched, shooting out pillars of flames from out of his thick red sheen.

"YIKES!" Mimi shrieked as she hid behind Joe.

"Please, Holy Beasts! We need to hurry!" Dianamon called to the deities. "We require you to revive all those killed by Burizalor and his men!"

"And with the Great Elder revived, Gorugon can return to grant the children their final wish!" Minervamon declared.

Upon hearing this, Ebonwumon gasped as his right-head spoke. "The Great Elder... gone? Surely, that can't be true. He wasn't due to pass so suddenly."

"It was Burizalor's actions that killed him indirectly, Lord Ebonwumon!" The Olympus duo exclaimed.

Kari clasped her hands, dropping to both knees. "Holy Beasts, we need your help!"

"And we have little time! Spira is about to disappear and take all of us with it!" TK exclaimed.

"Well, my friends. Shall we get started?" offered Azulongmon as Ebonwumon and Baihumon accepted. He turned toward Zhuqiaomon, who begrudging hovered next to him. "Let us begin. Fellow Holy Beasts, converge your energies and spread out light across this planet, revive those slain by the tyrant's dark hand and his followers."

With that, the four deities burned holy light covering their bodies. The Digicores floated off the ground one by one until they reached the summit's ceiling. Azulongmon watched as one core hovered around him. The other cores hovered and encircle their respective guardian.

"Let's hope this works, Kari."

"Me, too, TK."

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Shadramon threw a punch and narrowly missed ArchAngemon. He turned as NinjaStingmon flew up and slashed his back with his swords. As the blows impacted him, Shadramon was pushed back near the temple mouth. Zudomon charged forward, slamming his hammer over Shadramon. The evil warrior rolled away at the last second and jetted up into the air. Lillymon launched a green beam, which Shadramon quickly backhanded. Seraphimon glided over Shadramon's head and punched him, sending him plunging through a statue head.

Ophanimon hovered where Shadramon crawled out of debris. She threw a holy beam as he rolled away and raced toward the edge of the cliff. MetalLilamon and Seraphimmon hovered in front of the villain, barricading his path. He whirled around and caught FlareVeemon facing him.

"Damn!" Shadramon cursed as he frantically looked around. He turned toward the temple summit as his eyes gaped in awe at the Holy Beasts hovering over the sanctuary. Could those be the guardians? YES! Those are the Holy Beasts!

"Yes! So, it's beginning!" NinjaStingmon said.

MetalLilamon nodded. "All four Holy Beasts are working together to revive our friends. It's only a matter of time now..."

"What...? You don't mean..." Shadramon scowled as he launched himself at FlareVeemon, who kicked him in the face and send him flying off the cliff.

Shadramon drifted into mid-air while catching himself in time. "Don't think you've won... Lord Burizalor... he will still get this wish!"

"You wish," scoffed ArchAngemon as he landed next to his friends. "You and that freak are done."

Seraphimon chastised the villain. "It all ends here for you and Burizalor."

Ophanimon added. "Give up while you can!"

"Fools... I'll never... NEVER surrender to the likes of you!" Shadramon bellowed.

MetalLilamon sighed, readying her deadly whip. "Typical bad guys just never learn. Gotta make it the hard way then."

"Don't make me repeat myself! I WILL NEVER SURRENDER TO YOU!"

"And you won't need to... Shadramon... hehehe..."

"Could it be...?" Shadramon paled with shock.

"THAT voice!" exclaimed Seraphimmon.

Upon catching a giant, skeletal hand grabbing Shadramon out of nowhere, Lillymon gasped and pointed. "LOOK!"

"AUGH! WHAT... Could it be you? UmbraDevimon?" Burizalor's commander roared out.

The name of the 'Chimera Monster' brought chills down to the group, who believed was destroyed earlier. Their fears were realized as the massive composite behemoth hovered over the cliff's edge. He held Shadramon with a SkullGreymon hand and placed him atop the spot where his Devimon head once was.

"UMBRADEVIMON?" roared the group in unison.

Shadramon blinked with bewilderment. "UmbraDevimon, but... you're dead? How could've you...?"

"Having swallowed those Ebemon, my energy has been replenished. The NeoDevimon base... of me... is nearly gone... I require a new sentinent mind to keep me from turning into a mindless brute..."

"So, you need me..."

"Exactly, care to share bodies with me... my creator...?"

"And destroy these vermin?" Shadramon cackled whilst turning and casting a psychotic glare at the opposition facing them. "IT'D BE MY HONOR! LET'S FINISH THEM IN LORD BURIZALOR'S NAME!" Closing off his mind from the outside world, Shadramon deeply focused as he cut a hole through UmbraDevimon's forehead and incorporated himself with his creation.

Suddenly, a dark purple aura materialized around UmbraDevimon. The fused behemoth let out a deafening roar, which reverberated across the area. A powerful shockwave emanated from the glowing behemoth, nearly knocking the Digimon and the Magna warriors back. Everyone stood their ground whilst Shadramon fully incorporated himself with UmbraDevimon.

"THIS WILL BE YOUR WHERE YOU AND THE DIE!" Shadramon roared out explicitly, his face conveyed a lust for power. Yet, it could more than he bargained for. His wicked smile widened as his and UmbraDevimon's powers consolidated. "Just like their predecessors!"

"Not on our watch," ArchAngemon scoffed, readying his weapon. "Right, guys?"

"RIGHT!"

"COME AT ME THEN! FOR I WILL SEND YOU TO YOUR GRAVES!"

Wasting no time, the Magna warriors, Seraphimon, Ophanimon, and Lillymon rushed head-on and prepared to engage the Shadramon/UmbraDevimon fusion.

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10 Miles from Burizalor's Mothership

Preparing a giant ball of energy in his palms, Omega X watched Burizalor encased in a large purple sheen. The tyrant took no chances and dove to meet the Ascendant head-on as his roars pierced the skies. Omega X thrust his cupped palms forward, firing a massive condensed energy beam at his direction.

"RAAAAAAAUGH!" Burizalor bellowed deeply, diving head-on with the intent to kill and finish the fight.

Omega X defiantly roared, sending his blue beam toward Burizalor. "DIE, BURIZALOR!"

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Next episode: Omega X's Furious Roar! A Last-Minute Wish!

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A/N: Ah, ha! UmbraDevimon is back! Didn't see that coming, did ya'll? :D

Well, he and Shadramon have merged more or less (no difference really, just now Shadramon's body is in place of where NeoDevimon's head used to be). Shadramon serves as the base and central core, which controls UmbraDevimon. Having the creator become one with his creation is too perfect an opportunity to pass up.

Anyway, this sort of gives Digi-Destined's partners and the Magna warriors something to do than sit around. Plus, it adds to the tension with more than just Burizalor and the dying planet. On top of that, the Four Holy Beasts/Sovereigns have all appeared! Time to revive the dead and restore Gorugon for that final wish! :D

Hope you liked this chapter. The revision process for this series has been well worth it, and there's only four chapters left to this arc. After that, the 02 time skip portion comes (which will cover the Artificial Humans). Enjoy this while it lasts. The next four chapters should be an exhilarating rollercoaster (plus there's a lot for me to revise from the previous version and new scenes to incorporate) and I'm going all-out!

See you guys until the next update (when it comes)! Happy Holidays and stay gold!