"Okay boys and girls! Let's get this thing rocking! Make the battlefield!" Magenta Voice said creating the battlefield for the battle between the Yellow and Blue team. "And let the match...begin!"
"Okay...we have a castle of stone and they get a castle of ice. Quite an interesting match we have here." Aoyama said.
"Not only that, but Leopardmon is among the enemy ranks. If we want to win this battle, we can't afford to make a single mistake." UlforceVeedramon said.
"It makes me worried about people like Jexi, Zoro, and even Cheetah. It's hard for people like them to sit still once things heat up." David said. "Leopardmon knows this, and will surely use that to his advantage. In a battle of wits, the one who makes the first move loses. That means...nobody move. Got it?"
"Okay. Fine. We won't leave the castle." Jexi said.
"But the question remains. If we don't leave the castle, what will the enemy do?" Frosta asked.
"Be patient, Frosta. This is a war of attrition. It's all to see who cracks first." David said.
Meanwhile at the Yellow Base…
"No sign of attack or movement form the Blue team…it seems as if they're trying to drag this out and win in a battle of willpower." Ichiro noticed.
"Heh…I expected no less, considering who we're dealing with." Leopardmon said.
"Aww, so no one's coming out?" Luck asked. "Let's just go fight them. Come on, we can take them. Let's fight them, come on."
"Um…I'm not sure that's a good idea." Erica said. "If we so much as advance, I think we'd play right into the enemy's hands."
"Exactly. The side who makes the first move loses. This is a test of our patience." Leopardmon said.
"Okay...so they won't fight unless they have a reason for it, is that it?" Luck asked.
"Yes. But there are a few on the opposing side that are known for being hot-headed. And it would be unwise to keep them cooped up for too long." Leopardmon said.
"That said, if someone were to act as a way to lure them out here…" Ichiro pondered before looking at Luck. "Hmm… Lepoardmon, I have an idea. Let's...where did he...The hell?" he said seeing Luck forming lightning orbs at his fingertips.
"Luck, what are you doing? I told you, we should wait for one of the opposition to get impatient and provoke an attack." Leopardmon said.
"But you said they won't fight without a reason. So I'm giving them a reason. Then we can fight them all. Lightning Magic: Thunderclap Crumbling Orb!" Luck said firing all five at the opposing castle.
"That's what I've been waiting to see!" David said as the orbs hit the castle hard.
"Yikes! Whoever blasted that must be crazy strong!" Ibuki said.
"I see who it was. That Luck guy." Jexi said.
"Guess he couldn't resist taking a few potshots at us. That guys fighting fuse must be super short." Leanne said.
"Well, guess it's time to fight lightning with lightning. Kaminari, if you would be so kind." David said.
"Yeah...I got it!" Kaminari said firing lightning at the opposing castle.
"Oh, they have someone who uses the same element I do. So cool." Luck said. "Lightning Creation Magic: Thunder God's Boots." he said creating boots of lightning. "Lightning Creation Magic: Thunder God's Gloves!" he said creating gloves as well. "Let's fight already!" he said jumping off the castle and advancing at a supercharged speed.
"No, Luck come back!" Ichiro said.
"It's too late now. He's not gonna listen to a single order we give now." Thinker said.
"We should've kept that kid on a short leash…" Piccolo said.
"Urgh…That idiot. He's going to throw off the entire plan at this rate. Genis, Aelita. Cover him." Leopardmon said.
"Got it!" Genis said.
"We'll be sure to keep him out of trouble." Aelita said taking to the air.
"Hook, line and sinker. Just as I planned." David said with a smirk.
"Should we push the attack now or just wait for them to come to us and act defensively?" Sword asked.
"We definitely need to keep Luck out. With that much power, he might end up destroying our castle." Jexi said. "As for Genis and Aelita...we can keep them at bay just from the fortress."
"As for Luck… I think you can handle someone like that, right Yuno?" David asked.
"Yes...this should be easy. We'll even cripple their castle as well." Yuno said. "Wind Spirit Magic: Sylph's Breath!" he said as a large sphere of wind was fired. Not only did it hit Luck head on but also succeeded in blasting a large hole through the yellow teams ice castle.
"Aaaaah! We're hit!" Zenitsu cowered.
"Even normal wind magic shouldn't be able to do this. Unless…" Elementa said looking closer to see a small fairy with Yuno. "The wind spirit, Sylph!"
"As I expected from David. We can't afford to take any chances with him." Leopardmon said.
"Hmm...Leopardmon, allow me to help." Thinker said as he concentrated, the hole becoming covered up by purple energy before it solidified into ice, indistinguishable from the ice destroyed by Yuno and Sylph's attack.
"A well thought out idea, but it doesn't matter how many times we mend the castle if they can create powerful wind magic like that." Elementa said. "So...let's take the fight to them. Earth Creation Magic: Stone Road!" she shouted as a road of earth emerged from the ground connecting both castles.
"Looks like they created a shortcut. But…This works both ways. It saves us the trouble of having to walk the whole way." David said. "Advance! Strike them from two fronts!"
"It's about time." Zoro said.
"You heard the man!" Sword of Storms said, sparking his blade. "Let's move!"
With that, several members of Blue Team set out on the earth road towards Yellow Team's castle. The battle had truly begun.
"Finally...now we get to fight." Luck said emerging from the rubble. "Let's keep it going!" he said breaking through the ice castle to get to the road.
"That fool, he destroyed part of our own castle just to get his fight. There's just no controlling some people…" Leopardmon said. "Forget it. The enemy has us caught in a pincer attack. There's no way out now. All units, attack!"
"Okay!" Erica said as several Yellow team members advanced.
"A number of them are leaving their fortress, except for...Leopardmon and Thinker." Cheetah said.
"So one of them is the flag. Question is which one?" Jexi said.
"I have a good feeling…" David muttered. "I'll be heading in there myself."
"Then we'll make an opening for ya." Lancer said. "Good luck, fearless leader."
"You two, keep things under control. I'm counting on you." David said to Jexi and Cheetah.
"As you wish." Cheetah nodded.
"No need to worry. We can handle these guys." Jexi said.
David nods as he heads down the path.
"Looks like he's heading right for us. Though that was to be expected." Elementa said.
"Then we have to defend Leopardmon." Thinker replied. "Elementa, I'll need time to concentrate. How much time do you think you can give me?"
"No need. I know why he has come. I'll fight him myself." Leopardmon said.
"With all due respect, I have to disagree." Thinker said. "You are the flag. If you lose, the game is lost."
"I understand the stakes, but you must understand..." Leopardmon said. "This is a battle that has been long since coming."
"Yes. Hence…" Elementa said as she grabbed Thinker. "We'll make sure you get it uninterrupted." she said, running off with him.
Leopardmon soon heard footsteps as David walked in.
"So you have come like I knew you would. You know…I've been waiting for this." Leopardmon said. "I honestly thought we would fight back at the KOF tournament, but at that time, our matchups were against your favor. That being said, to get this chance now to battle you…I couldn't ask for a better moment in time, don't you?"
"On that I agree. Back in Tokyo, you were brainwashed by Theodore, so even if I fought you in Sachiko's place, it wouldn't have counted. I don't know if you know this, but…I have always admired you, Leopardmon." David said. "That composed air around you…That's an air that someone like me can never have. People say I'm too soft-hearted for that. I mean, the way that you were able to repel Athena with such a huge size difference in forces…I don't think I could ever pull something like that off."
"Maybe that's true. But remember. If it weren't for you, us Royal Knights wouldn't even have been freed from Theodore's control, nor would have our fates have been changed in Ylisse. Even King Drasil owes a lot to you for all you've done." Leopardmon said.
"King Drasil? Really?" David asked.
"Yes. He is thankful for all that you've done for Digimon kind." Leopardmon said. "He wishes to meet you in person someday."
"Well, I have a feeling we will meet someday." David said. "And I bet he's watching us right now. So, are you ready? I'm not going to hold back." he said invoking Sapphire God: The Honorable.
"What a coincidence. Neither will I." Leopardmon said activating his X-Antibody.
(Cue- Fury Sparks Arrangement- Tales of Vesperia)
"Here I come!" Leopardmon called. "Extinction Wave!" he called blasting a cutting wave of power from his lance.
"Sub-Zero Requiem!" David said as he slashed an icy wave of power from his sword. Both blasts collided in an explosion as Leopardmon charged his way forward and thrusted with his lance.
David reacted quickly to parry Leopardmon's strikes with his sword.
"Let's see you counter this!" Leopardmon said drawing the Sword of Destruction. "Eine Billion!" he called stabbing at lighting speed.
David blocked as best he could, but Leopardmon still got a few hits in. "Not bad. But I'm not out yet! Sapphire God's...Blade Dance!" he said as his blade coated in ice as he performed a flurry of slashes.
Leopardmon parried the slashes as best he could before breaking free with a few scratches. "How about this?! Black Aura Blast!" he said firing a powerful wave of energy.
"Sapphire God's...Radiant Hawk!" David said as he slashed his sword, creating an afterimage of a hawk that charged towards Leopardmon. Both attacks collided again as another blast followed.
Both warriors charged in again and clashed their swords in a violent flurry. Leopardmon then leaped into the air.
"72 Caliber...Extinction Wave!" Leopardmon said unleashing a more powerful version of the move.
"Whoa!" David shouted as he dodged. "Whoa, man! How did you do that?"
"Just a little something I picked up from Zoro. If I'm using a sword now, I have to get creative with my moves." Leopardmon said.
"I see. I guess all that training with King Drasil really did pay off, didn't it?" David asked. "I guess I better get serious, too."
"Show me everything you've got, David!" Leopardmon challenged.
David entered Sapphire God: Burst Mode. "Sapphire God's Elite Art: Storming Blades!" David said as he summoned blades around him as they were slashing all around before being sent flying towards Leopardmon.
"My...you really have grown haven't you." Leopardmon said as the slashes hit him dead on.
"Of course I have. It was thanks to all of you, after all." David said.
"The Bonds we've made are a wonderful thing, aren't they?" Leopardmon said blocking the slashes.
"Indeed they are. Thanks to these bonds, I know that I'm never fighting alone." David said as he raised his blade upward as it coats in ice. "Sapphire God's Elite Art… Celestial Swordstorm!" he said as he swung down, bringing a myriad of ice blades down on Leopardmon before a giant one fell right in the center.
"Well...guess this is it." Leopardmon said as the sword hit him dead on as it destroyed the castle underneath him as well.
(end song)
"And...that is game. Winners are...the Blue Team!" Magenta Voice said.
David reverts before walking up to Leopardmon and offered his hand.
"You fought well, David." Leopardmon said. "Our battle was great, but I wish we could have tested our minds more. But that can't be done when you have a loose cannon on your team like Luck."
"Hehe…Yeah, I guess that kind of hindered you guys a little bit. But still, I have no doubt that when we do this again, you'll be able to show us your full strategic ability." David said.
"Until then, David." Leopardmon said as the two shook hands.
"Anyway...we'll clean up first. As for the next match...it'll be...Red Team vs White Team!" Magenta Voice said. "That'll be fun. Let's look forward to that."