As the air grew hot and dry, Sparrowmon approached closer to the ruins of the Desert Zone.

"Sparrowmon… how much… longer?" Shoutmon was leaking data, and it was speeding up.

"I am going as fast as I can my king." Sparrowmon said as she looked behind her. Just a cloud of yellow data bits flew into the air.

"Hmph… alright, watch your feet, I am going turbo mode." Sparrowmon took a deep breath. "I have never been able to do this, so let's hope I don't fail."

"What… what will happen if it does..?" Shoutmon said weakly.

"Let's not go there." Sparrowmon heard the king gulp weakly. She closed her eyes.

"Turbo mode!" The jet grew big boosters and started to fly faster in a straight line. They should reach the ruins in no time.

-In the Spirit Realm-

"I… I talked to Shoutmon!" Gumdramon was happy he talked with his fiancé again.

"I'm glad you reunited. Hopefully that puts you on track to help us." Sanzomon mentioned.

"Right, so where to first?" Gumdramon asked.

"The spirit realm is divided into three islands. Helena, island of emotions. Athena, island of hopes. And Wing's island, called Xavier. All three of them are falling apart." Sanzomon moved her hand around showing islands of the sky. Everytime she mentioned the name, the spiritual map grew the island said.

"Hmm… the island of hopes. We should go there first. A lot of digimon should be hoping." Gumdramon said.

"That would probably be the easiest island to take control of first. Let's head!" Sanzomon grabbed the dragon and put him on her shoulders. She took off in the air towards the island of hopes.

-Myotismon-

Knightmon was still breathing heavily, fighting a giant lord like Myotismon.

"You still think you're a match for me, pesky royal knight?" Myotismon just laughed at the knight, seeing as he was much larger in scale.

"For now, thou has no power. Thou must retreat." Knightmon turned around and started to walk away.

"Dark Ball Blast!" The evil lord summoned a large ball and threw it down to Knightmon.

"Royal Parry!" Knightmon turned around and threw the ball back.

"N-no!" Myotismon was shoved back, and shrunk to his normal height.

"My king!" The female police chief cried. "Are you alright?" Knightmon continued on his way.

"Don't let him get away. Spy on him, see where he goes." Myotismon was on the ground in a bit of pain.

"Yes, sire." The chief signaled for a few ninja-like digimon to follow her. They snuck behind the knight and followed where he went.

-Spirit Realm-

Gumdramon looked around at the realm he resided in. It was beautiful, looked like he was in an airplane. Clouds zooming by, a very bright blue sky. In the distance, the islands were visible.

"I have a question Sanzomon." Gumdramon asked in awe.

"What is it my king?" Sanzomon said.

"You were one of Shoutmon's friends. I remember that being said a long time ago. Why are you here? When did you die? How did you die?" Gumdramon felt the human-like digimon slow down her speed of flight.

"I… We can answer those at a later date in time. For now, we have to save our falling world." Sanzomon flew down on Athena.

The island was full of mossy stone. The place had a lot of buildings, but most were not even in tact. Only a few digimon are on the island.

"Sanzomon, over there!" Gumdramon yelled. He pointed to the few digimon, who look like they were wounded.

"Hello! What is happening?" Gumdramon yelled to them.

"Was… in… battle… can't… move." The digimon had a raspy voice. He stuttered as he spoke, holding onto his side leaking data.

"Gokuwmon?" Sanzomon looked confused.

"Who… is… that..? I… am… Monkey… mon." The digimon fell to the ground.

"No!" Gumdramon yelled out. He held out his paw, and a yellow light burst out. The digimon looked at the dragon, and lifted his hand up off his injury.

"I-I am healed?" He was confused. "B-but how? That is impossible that you could be… you could be… the chosen hero?" The digimon stood up and kneeled down to Gumdramon.

"It is my destiny to join you in your quest to save our world. For years, it has been tearing apart. And with recent events of the code crown piece being stolen, it is crumbling faster."

"Gokuwmon… what happened?" Sanzomon put a hand on his shoulder.

"Don't touch me! For the last time, I am Monkeymon. I-I lost my memories a few months after coming here." Monkeymon looked away.

"Hmm... " Gumdramon gave some thought. "Maybe I could help. Do you know what's wrong with this island?"

"All I know is, so many digimon have made hopes to live. I wonder what's going on down there, as I am worried for the king." Gumdramon gave him a glare.

"How do you know my king exists?" Gumdramon crossed his arms, raising an invisible eyebrow.

"Uhh… I-I… I will tell you later. For now, we have to see how we can achieve over one-hundred million hopes." Gokuwmon stood up, and looked around the island. "This place was a beauty to see. But ever since greed came among digimon, it has started to crumble. I returned after being gone for so long, hoping to have my memories return, only to be attacked." Monkeymon held his side, which carried a scar.

"There are other digimon. Over there." Sanzomon pointed to a small group of spirits.

"Those are the guardians that survey the island. They are currently helping the hopes and dreams of digimon."

"Hmm…" Gumdramon thought. "Sanzomon, were there any tale of the hero's powers?"

"Not a lot. Except for he loved to reside on the island of hopes and emotions. It was said he could help so many digimon with hopes, or to be happy with just one thought." Sanzomon realized what Gumdramon planned on doing.

"What are you two doing? You have big smiles, and I am worried." The big monkey digimon gritted his canine teeth.

"Give me a moment to relax." Gumdramon sat down on the grass. He closed his eyes and took deep breaths. His wings started to spread out, and he put his paws together like he was praying. In between them, a small yellow light was emitting.

-Digimon World-

"Make way for the king. Bring the healers!" Sparrowmon yelled slowing down.

"The king is here, bring the magical healer!" Someone spoke out. Sparrowmon came to a stop, and Shoutmon was taken off. The magical healer came by, and examined the king.

"Those belts must come off." The healer took off the belts, showing off deep scars.

"Oh my. He definitely was a king. A fearless warrior, it looks like he just lost the one he loved dearly. Everyone, move away!" The healer pulled up his sleeves. Pink arms came out, and a giant yellow orb formed.

"Great Healing!" The healer threw the large orb on Shoutmon, and soon his new scars and open wounds went away.

"We have to keep him here for now. He will be unconscious for a few minutes." The healer struggled to pick up Shoutmon. He carried him to the temple ruins.

-Shoutmon's Dream-

Shoutmon's POV:

Looks like I am back to this dark place again. It's lonely, and I am lonelier not having Gummy in my arms. Whatever, I just pick my head up, and I see white light flying in my direction.

"Shoutmon… It is me, Gummy… Don't give up, I will be with you soon. For now, I will give you this sword."

"Wha-what?!" I was confused. Wasn't I asleep? How can I have a sword? "And h-how can I use it when I wake up?" Shoutmon asked.

"You will see soon enough." The white light came up to me, and kissed my forehead.

"I love you. Don't ever give up." The light went away. Lightning bolts started coming out, and one hit me.

"Gasp!"

"Ousama. You're awake!"

-To Be Continued-