Digimon Fusion: Twilight's Union and Light's Hope

by star eyes pendulum dragon

After a whole year in the Data Squad world, Shadow and Grimdramon continue their otherworldly adventure, only this time in a Digimon World that is unlike anything they've seen before, where an army known as the Bagra army was trying to conquer this Digital World. Shadow and Grimdramon must create their own army to stop the Bargra army, an army called 'Twilight's Union'.

2. Chapter 2

Hello everyone. I won't make any excuse about how long this chapter took because I wanted to make it a large one to make up for lost time. Also I've done some research and found out a few things, like the fact that the Fusion Fighters and Blue Flare had more Digimon in the Manga version. Here's an example, Mikey had a Agunimon and Christopher had a Ranamon, but the funny thing is she had a crush on him! Ahahaha! I burst out laughing every time I remember that. What I didn't like is that there wasn't a Digimon difference for Nene. The only new Digimon she had was Luminamon, which was honestly cute, and I thought it suited her. One thing is for certain, everyone's getting more Digimon than they did in the show.

Now for some reviews answered.

Guest: I've told you mister short temper, there's literally nothing you can do, except bad mouthing me. But by all means, keep at it if it helps you sleep at night.

Eclipse Breakdra: I apologize for how long I take; it's just that sometimes I take my time so that I don't rush anything anymore.

I'm honestly disappointed at how low reviews I have, especially at how someone keeps bad mouthing me, but I guess it is understandable. What I don't get is the lack of reviews for my latest Digimon Adventure 2 chapter as I worked my butt off for that one, but I'll try to do better. Now, I want to show you guys something important to make sense for something later on in this chapter.

Devastatingdramon/ Level: Fusion Loader evolution/ Type: Virus/ Title: Mystical Dragon of Darkness/ Appearance: A luminous black dragon with a metallic purple underbelly with luminous silver stripes & a large violet stone attached to shiny silver armour on the chest. He had a luminous black serpent like head with the front being metallic purple with shiny silver stripes, purple small slitted eyes and four majestic luminous silver horns and spikes of the same color on the back of his neck that reached the top of his head.

He had a long luminous black tail with a metallic purple underneath and shiny black at the top with bedazzling silver middle trims running along to a pointed edge. On the top of the tail were curved luminous black shiny spikes. He had majestic beaming black bat-like wings with jagged spines of the same color and metallic purple inner colour with black edges with three bright silver spikes at the peak of the wings.

His bright black claws and feet consisted of 3 spike like claws with bony and long curved talons with a fourth disposable thumb like talon, making it easier to latch onto prey. The claws and feet were a luminous silver colour with hints of metallic purple. Above his upper muscles on his arms and thighs, he had bright black, long protruding blade-like spikes.

This guy will take over as Grimdramon's special Digivolve form. I'm gonna work on the chapters that have DarkMetadramon and I'd like it if everyone would tell me which chapters he was in so that I can work on them. Now, onto the other things.

Grimdramon X2/ Type: DigiFused/ Type: Virus/ Title: Dragon King/ Requirements: Grimdramon + GranDracmon/ Appearance: Looks like Grimdramon, only he was now as large as GranDracmon with inherited parts. He had GranDracmon's horns and mask on his face, covering his eyes, along with a long stream of golden hair on his head. On both sides of his waist were GranDracmon's shark mouths, only the teeth were now sharper. The spikes on the back of GranDracmon's legs were now on the back of Grimdramon's legs. Underneath his dragon wings, Grimdramon X2 had GranDracmon's wings.

Grimdramon X4/ Type: DigiFused/ Type: Virus/ Title: Final Dragon King Master/ Requirements: Grimdramon + GranDracmon + Dorugoramon + Slayerdramon, or Grimdramon X2 + Dorugoramon + Slayerdramon or Grimdramon X3 + Slayerdramon/ Appearance: Grimdramon X3's body, only now had Slayerdramon's armour, torn cape and sword. The armour had changed to fit the skeletal dragon's body and was now pitch black, but the shark mouths with the orbs in them was still visible. The torn cape had changed to metallic purple and now had additional tears for the wings to pass them. Grimdramon X4 now had Slayerdramon's back horns on the back of his head. GranDracmon's mask had disappeared and was replaced by Slayerdramon's helmet, now black, showing his purple eyes with Dorugoramon's side visors still on his head. GranDracmon's hair came out of the helmet, only now white, the same white as Slayerdramon's armor. In his left hand was Slayerdramon's extensible greatsword Fragarach, only it was now silver.

Grimdramon X4Z/ Type: DigiFused/ Type: Virus/ Title: Final Demon Dragon King Master/ Requirements: Grimdramon + GranDracmon + Dorugoramon + Slayerdramon + Zanbamon, or Grimdramon X2 + Dorugoramon + Slayerdramon + Zanbamon or Grimdramon X3 + Slayerdramon + Zanbamon or Grimdramon X4 + Zanbamon/ Appearance: It had Grimdramon X4's body with inherited parts from Zanbamon. His lower half had been replaced by Zanbamon's horse, which had grew to fit his size, with its tailing changing to Grimdramon X4's tail. Zanbamon's gigantic zanbato "Ryūzan-maru" was now being held by Grimdramon's right claw, while he held Slayerdramon's greatsword with his left hand. Finally, the crescent moon on Zanbamon's helmet was now on the top of Grimdramon's helmet.

Grimdramon X5/ Type: DigiFused/ Type: Virus/ Title: Mythical Final Dragon King Master/ Requirements: Grimdramon + GranDracmon + Dorugoramon + Slayerdramon + Gryphonmon, or Grimdramon X2 + Dorugoramon + Slayerdramon + Gryphonmon or Grimdramon X3 + Slayerdramon + Gryphonmon or Grimdramon X4 + Gryphonmon/ Appearance: Grimdramon X4's body with inherited parts. His armor had Gryphonmon's stripes on his body, his tail's end was now like Gryphonmon's tail, only it was more dragon-like now with sharp teeth, was purple and had the Mythical Animal's hair on it. Gryphonmon's wings were now below Dorugoramon's wings on his back with the cape having more tears for them to pass through. On the skeletal dragon's chest was Gryphonmon's head attached to it, only it had no eyes. Finally, Grimdramon X5's eyes had changed colour to Gryphonmon's eyes.

Grimdramon X5Z/ Type: DigiFused/ Type: Virus/ Title: Mythical Final Demon Dragon King Master/ Requirements: Grimdramon + GranDracmon + Dorugoramon + Slayerdramon + Gryphonmon + Zanbamon, or Grimdramon X2 + Dorugoramon + Slayerdramon + Gryphonmon + Zanbamon or Grimdramon X3 + Slayerdramon + Gryphonmon + Zanbamon or Grimdramon X4 + Gryphonmon + Zanbamon or Grimdramon X5 + Gryphonmon/ Appearance: Grimdramon X5's body with inherited parts from Zanbamon. His lower half had been replaced by Zanbamon's horse, which had grew to fit his size, with its tailing changing to Grimdramon X5's tail. Zanbamon's gigantic zanbato "Ryūzan-maru" was now being held by Grimdramon's right claw, while he held Slayerdramon's greatsword with his left hand. Finally, the crescent moon on Zanbamon's helmet was now on the top of Grimdramon's helmet.

These are Grimdramon's main DigiFused forms. I honestly hope you like them all. Now for Gatomon. Also, about her Fusion Loader Digivolve form. I'm gonna delete ShineLunemon and replace her with LovelyAngemon. I literally fell for her when I first saw her and knew she would be perfect for Kari and Gatomon. The only thing is that I'm gonna have Gatomon be Angewomon in order to Digivolve into ShineLunemon. I hope you all respect my choice. Now, onto her DigiFuse forms.

Gatomon X2/ Level: DigiFused/ Type: Vaccine/ Requirements: Gatomon + QueenChessmon/ Title: Cat Knight/ Appearance: A humanoid Digimon that's the same size as QueenChessmon, but had many differences. She had Gatomon's cat ears coming out of her helmet and even her tail coming out of her rear end. Her hands had Gatomons gloves, now bigger to fit her, pink like her armor with sharp nails like Gatomon's claws. She wielded QueenChessmon's weapon in her left hand. Her feet were now shaped a bit like Gatomon's feet and finally, Gatomon's tail ring was now on her right hand's ring finger.

Gatomon X3/ Level: Fused/ Type: Vaccine/ Requirements: Gatomon + QueenChessmon + Moosemon or Gatomon X2 + Moosemon/ Appearance: It was a tall humanoid Digimon that was as tall as a Crusadermon. Her face was an exact copy of Angewomon's, only she had no helmet, her blue eyes were visible, and her long hair was silver like QueenChessmon's hair. She had QueenChessmon's torso, arms, armor, cape and staff in her right hand. Her legs were Moosemon's legs, only more human female based with his stripes and tail as well. Moosemon's fur was wrapped around her waist, acting as a sort of skirt. On Gatomon X3's right shoulder was Moosemon's head and on her left, she had QueenChessmon's head. Finally, on her chest was the Crest symbol of Light.

Gatomon X4/ Level: Fused/ Type: Vaccine/ Requirements: Gatomon + QueenChessmon + Moosemon + Wizardmon or Gatomon X2 + Moosemon + Wizardmon or Gatomon X3 + Wizardmon/ Appearance: Gatomon X3's body with inherited parts from Wizardmon. Her pink cape becomes the same blue as Wizardmon's cape. She gains Wizardmon's staff in her right hand, only now bigger as QueenChessmon's staff. Finally, she gains Wizardmon's wizard hat on her head.

Gatomon X4Z/ Level: Fused/ Type: Vaccine/ Requirements: Gatomon + QueenChessmon + Moosemon + Wizardmon + Zephyrmon, or Gatomon X2 + Moosemon + Wizardmon + Zephyrmon, or Gatomon X3 + Wizardmon + Zephyrmon, or Gatomon X4 + Zephyrmon/ Appearance: Gatomon X4's appearance with inherited parts from Zephyrmon. Her hair colour had changed to light-blue, two black stripes on her face and had a pink breathing mask on her face, inherited from Zephyrmon. On her back, she had a pair of brown wings on that she inherited from Zephyrmon, which her cape now had two tears for them to pass through. She now had gauntlets with purple soft-edged pentagons with the symbol of the Spirits of Wind on them on her hands and finally, a long black scarf that resembles a strap over her cape.

Gatomon X5/ Level: Fused/ Type: Vaccine/ Requirements: Gatomon + QueenChessmon + Moosemon + Wizardmon + Hudiemon or Gatomon X2 + Moosemon + Wizardmon + Hudiemon or Gatomon X3 + Wizardmon + Hudiemon or Gatomon X4 + Hudiemon/ Appearance: Gatomon X4's body with inherited parts from Hudiemon. Gatomon now had Hudiemon's large blue butterfly-like wings attached to the back of her helmet. Her helmet was Hudiemon's blueish grey helmet with blue insect-like eyes. Her long hair had changed to blue and had a yellow fur-trimmed collar. Finally, she had a blue showgirl skirt cut like a butterfly's wings to replace QueenChessmon's.

Gatomon X5Z/ Level: Fused/ Type: Vaccine/ Requirements: Gatomon + QueenChessmon + Moosemon + Wizardmon + Zephyrmon + Hudiemon, or Gatomon X2 + Moosemon + Wizardmon + Zephyrmon + Hudiemon, or Gatomon X3 + Wizardmon + Zephyrmon + Hudiemon, or Gatomon X4 + Zephyrmon + Hudiemon, or Gatomon X4Z + Hudiemon, or Gatomon X5 + Zephyrmon/ Appearance: Gatomon X5's appearance with inherited parts from Zephyrmon. Her hair colour had changed to light-blue, two black stripes on her face hidden underneath her pink breathing mask on her face, inherited from Zephyrmon. On her back, she had a pair of brown wings on that she inherited from Zephyrmon, which her cape now had two tears for them to pass through. She now had gauntlets with purple soft-edged pentagons with the symbol of the Spirits of Wind on them on her hands and finally, a long black scarf that resembles a strap over her cape.

These are Gatomon's strongest DigiFused forms. I worked hard on them with a friend of mine and I hope you all love them. I have one last thing to show, and I hope you like it.

Angewomon DX/ Level: Mega/ DigiFuse/ Requirements: LovelyAngemon and Devastatingdramon/ Appearance: LovelyAngemon with inherited parts from Devastatingdramon. Her feet and hands had inherited Devastatingdramon's sharp bright nails and long luminous black tail with bedazzling silver middle trims running along to a pointed edge. On the top of the tail were curved luminous black shiny spikes. On her back, she had inherited Devastatingdramon's majestic beaming black bat-like wings with jagged spines of the same colour and metallic purple inner colour with black edges with three bright silver spikes at the peak of the wings.

She had inherited the four majestic luminous silver horns and spikes of the same colour on the back of her neck that reached the top of his head. Finally, she inherited Devastatingdramon's large violet stone attached to shiny silver armour on her chest.

That is all I have to show you at the moment. Now I have a few things I'd like to ask you about. I found on this thing called 'Digimon Tamers 2018: Days -Information and the Unordinary' that Takato and Jerry were engaged, which I call bullshit! I honestly whatever its saying because I ship Takato with Rika. I wanted to hear your opinion on this and see if you guys think it's real. Answer in a review.

Now, for that other thing. I've done research and found a few things about Digimon 2020. One, Tai unlocked BlitzGreymon in the show. Now that was something I liked and would honestly like to make it happen in my story if that is okay with you all? Next, I found out that the Gatomon in Adventure 2020 was somehow a SkullKnightmon and can now Digivolve into an AxeKnightmon. Now that took me for a loop, but I see this as an opportunity and would honestly like to make that her Dark Digivolve evolution stage. Tell me if you like the idea and if you're okay with me doing it. Now, enjoy the chapter I worked hard and long for as it took me 12 days.

Chapter 2: Twilight's Union and Light's Hope.

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The sun shined down upon this zone of the Digital World. This zone was unlike the Dark Zone, as it was bright, lush and didn't seem to only have a black sky, instead had a bright blue clear one. This zone had a large lush forest, surrounding a humanoid kingdom with a large castle at the end of it. There were also mountains a little bit away from the kingdom, and there appeared to be a shrine at the end of it. This Zone was known as the 'Twilight Zone', a zone where both Light and Dark Digimon lived, ruled by a royal family.

Deep in the forest away from the kingdom, a green data like portal appeared out of nowhere. Shadow and Kari floated out of the portal and landed on their feet. The two DigiDestined looked around the lush forest around them, which was full of trees, bushes, rocks and appeared to be deserted, while the portal closed behind them. "So, this is another zone of this Digital World, huh? For some reason, I don't like it". Shadow said as he held the back of his head with his hands, his cloak open from the way he was holding his hands and was showing his clothes underneath.

Kari turned to look at her boyfriend and gave him an amused smile. "Are you saying that because this zone isn't like the Dark Zone, or just because it's more of a light one?" The 11-year-old girl asked her boyfriend in an amused voice, getting Shadow to grumble, while a familiar chuckle came out from his left pocket. "You know Shadow so well, Kari". A familiar voice said from within Shadow's left pocket, before a bright purple flash came out and struck the ground in front of the two humans.

The flash cleared to reveal Grimdramon, who turned his head left, right and above to look around the area, while Shadow put his left hand into his pocket and brought out his new Fusion Loader to look at it. "So, what was it like inside the Fusion Loader Grimdramon?" Kari asked the Virus Digimon with a smile, getting Grimdramon's attention as he turned around to look at her. "It was different compared to the Digivice Burst, plus it was nice to have some company". The Dragon of Darkness replied to the 11-year-old girl with a smile, one that Kari returned with her own.

"Speaking of company…" Shadow said in a sharp tone, getting Grimdramon and Kari to look over at him, who looked down at his Fusion Loader. "Is everyone alright in there?" The DigiDestined of Darkness asked in a slightly concerned tone for his Digimon inside. The Fusion Loader's screen changed to reveal ChaosGallantmon's face. "We are all unharmed, my liege". The Dark Knight answered the DigiDestined of Darkness, getting Shadow to let out a relived sigh with his eyes closed, before he opened them and gave a soft look.

"I'm relieved to hear. So, does anyone know what zone this is?" Shadow questioned his Digimon within his Fusion Loader, while Kari and Grimdramon gathered around him and looked at his Fusion Loader, which Grimdramon had to fly to do. The Fusion Loader's screen changed to show SkullMammothmon, who shook his head. "Sorry, but none of us know about this zone". The Ghost Digimon informed his general, getting Shadow to sigh in disappointment.

However, the Fusion Loader's screen changed to show Volcanicdramon's face. "I've been here before". The Earth Dragon Digimon confessed, getting Shadow to open his eyes to look at the legendary Digimon, while Kari learned her head on her boyfriend's shoulder to look at the Fusion Loader's screen. "What can you tell me?" The DigiDestined of Darkness asked the Earth Dragon Digimon, wanting to know as much as he could about this zone.

"This zone is known as the 'Twilight Zone', and it's under the watch of my old friend, Azulongmon". Volcanicdramon began, getting Shadow and Grimdramon to slightly widen their eyes in surprise at what he said. 'An Azulongmon? Here?' Shadow thought to himself in surprise, having never expected a Guardian of the East Digimon to be in this world. "The Twilight Zone is home to Light and Dark Digimon, but there isn't many rare Digimon here". Volcanicdramon continued, getting Shadow's attention as he shook his head a bit, before he looked back at his Fusion Loader.

"Finally, this Zone is ruled by the royal family of Sistermons". The Earth Dragon Digimon finished, receiving confused expressions from Shadow, Kari and Grimdramon as they've never heard of Sistermon before. "Sistermon?" Kari questioned in a confused voice, before the Fusion Loader's screen changed to show Zanbamon's face. "They're a special group of Digimon, with all three of them having the same name". The Demon Man Digimon explained to the two humans and Dragon of Darkness, changing their confused looks into ones of surprise.

"Three Digimon with the same name? That's new". Grimdramon commented in surprise, having never expected there to be Digimon with the same name. The Fusion Loader's screen then changed to show Ghoulmon's face. "Of course, they all have different names. There's Sistermon Blanc, Ciel and Noir, all different than each other. But the one thing they have in common is that they have sleeping powers within them that changes them". The Demon Lord Digimon told his general and his friends, getting Shadow, Kari and Grimdramon to grow interested expressions on their faces.

"Changes them? Like, Digivolving?" Kari asked with an interested smile on her face, which the Fusion Loader's screen changed to show Ogudomon, who shook his head at her. "Not exactly. This transformation is like their Awakening". The Super Demon Lord of Atonement answered the 11-year-old girl, changing everyone's surprised looks back into confused looks. "Awakening?" Grimdramon questioned in confusion, having never heard of an 'Awakening' before in his life.

The Fusion Loader's screen changed to show ShadowSeraphimon. "Their forms do change, but relevantly stay the same. Their powers increase tenfold, but it takes a great amount of training, both physically and mentally, for them to unlock their Awakening". The Fallen Angel Digimon told the three about the Sistermons' Awakening, getting Shadow to grow a fascinated look as he held his chin with his right hand. "Fascinating…" The DigiDestined of Darkness said with awe in his voice, becoming interested with the Sistermon after hearing about them.

The Fusion Loader's screen reverted back to Volcanicdramon's face. "Last time I was here, Sistermon Ciel was about to become queen of the zone. Head to the castle and you'll find her there". The Earth Dragon Digimon told his general, getting Shadow to narrow his eyes at his Digimon. "And why should we go there?" The 12-year-old boy questioned his Digimon, wanting to hear why they should head to the Sistermons' castle.

The Fusion Loader's screen changed to show Darkdramon's face. "The Sistermon family is the guardian of the Code Crown of this zone, plus we can acquire supplies there. We might even come across Digimon that'll want to join us". The Cyborg Digimon told his general why they should head to the Sistermon castle, receiving an understanding look from Shadow. "I can see the benefits of taking this course of action, so why not". Shadow said as he looked at Kari, who nodded to him with a smile, agreeing with this course of action.

The DigiDestined of Darkness then looked up at his partner Digimon and saw Grimdramon's smile, one that Shadow knew that he was agreeing with Darkdramon's suggestion. "Guess that settles that then". The 12-year-old boy said as he looked back at his Fusion Loader. "You there, Gulfmon?" Shadow said to the Digimon within his Fusion Loader, which the screen changed to show Gulfmon.

"I'm here". The Dark Animal Digimon stated, getting Shadow to grow a smile on his face. "Think you can give us a ride?" The DigiDestined of Darkness asked the Virus Digimon, which Gulfmon gave a nod to his general. "Sure. I don't mind". Gulfmon replied to his general, before he flashed out of the Fusion Loader and in front of the two humans and Dragon of Darkness. "Give me a moment; I'll help you guys up". The Dark Animal Digimon said as he knelt down to Shadow, Kari and Grimdramon.

"Don't worry about it, we'll help ourselves up". Kari told the Virus Digimon, before she crouched down and leaped to Gulfmon's left shoulder, successfully landing there. Gulfmon gave an impressed look on his face at seeing Kari's impressive leap, while Shadow and Grimdramon just chuckled a bit. "Show off". The Dragon of Darkness remarked with an amused smirk on his face, before he spread his wings and took flight.

Shadow was about to crouch down to jump up to Gulfmon's shoulder, but he was interrupted by one of his Digimon. "Shadow, wait". A familiar voice said from within his Fusion Loader, getting Shadow's attention as he looked at the device and saw GranDracmon on the screen. "Let me out as well. That way if we're ambushed, Gulfmon and I can handle whatever comes our way". The Vampire King Digimon suggested to his general, getting Shadow to look down as he thought about it for a moment, before he gave a nod to his Digimon.

"Okay then". The DigiDestined said, before he held his left hand out to the far right. "Reload GranDracmon!" Shadow called out as his Fusion Loader's screen flashed black, before a flash came out and transformed into GranDracmon. "Aww, now that's better!" The Vampire King exclaimed as he starched his arms out and his monster letting out a yawn.

Shadow jumped onto GranDracmon's right shoulder, who looked around the forest around him. "This place is way too colorful! I liked it better when we were back in the Dark Zone". The Virus Digimon grumped out as both her and Gulfmon turned around with both humans on their shoulders and Grimdramon flying between them. Shadow was standing on GranDarcmon's right shoulder, while Kari was sitting down on Gulfmon's left shoulder.

"Shut it! The sooner we're done here, the quicker we can leave!" Gulfmon told his old friend, before both his and GranDracmon began walking deeper into the forest. Shadow was silent as he looked on ahead, before he turned to look at Kari and saw her having a small smile on her face. "Hey Kari!" The DigiDestined of Darkness called out to his girlfriend, getting the 11-year-old girl's attention as she looked at her boyfriend.

"Yeah Shadow?" The DigiDestined of Light replied to her boyfriend, wondering what he wanted to talk about. "I wanted to ask about how everything's been since I last saw you and how everyone is. How are things back in that world?" Shadow explained to his girlfriend, wanting to hear how everyone's been since he last saw them. Kari looked down at the ground with a sad look, getting Shadow and Grimdramon to frown in concern for her.

Before the two could ask what was wrong, Kari raised her head and looked at Shadow. "I… I've lost my Crest's powers". The 11-year-old girl revealed, making Shadow, Grimdramon, Gulfmon and GranDracmon to widen their eyes. The two Mega Digimon knew about the Crests from their general telling them about it yesterday and how it helped the DigiDestined's Digimon Digivolve, and to hear that she lost her Crest's powers was shocking to hear.

"W-What!? What could possibl-!" Grimdramon exclaimed in shock, before he fell silent as he remembered something that his partner told him about 2 years ago. Shadow was silent as he looked down with narrowed eyes, thinking back to his time in the 2 world he visited, the one where he met his adopted family. He remembered watching the Digimon TV show back in that world, having seen both series and knew what happened to Kari and the others.

'That's right. Kari and the others were called back to the Digital World not to long after the battle with Diablomon. They gave up their Crests' powers to prevent evil Digimon from reappearing in the Digital World, but it coasted everyone giving up their powers to Digivolve their partners to the Ultimate Level. Ha! And look what that did! Evil Digimon were still running around!' The DigiDestined of Darkness thought to himself, holding his chin with his right hand, thinking back to a specific episode he watched.

The DigiDestined of Darkness lifted his head and looked at his girlfriend and saw her opening her mouth to speak, but he stopped her before she could speak. "You gave your Crest's power up to prevent evil Digimon from reappearing, right?" Shadow questioned his girlfriend, getting Kari to gasp in surprise at how he knew about what happened.

"Y-yeah? How did you know about that?" The DigiDestined of Light questioned her boyfriend in surprise, getting him to turn away with his eyes narrowed and teeth gritted. During their time back in the Frontier World, Shadow kept quiet about the TV show he saw in the world he visited before. Every time he thought about that TV show, his mind always thought about the end of the second series, or more exact, the future it showed.

His heart always felt like he took a stab there when he thought about the adult Kari, and her son. The first time he saw that, his heart felt like it shattered in a thousand pieces. Despite Grimdramon's reassurance that that future wasn't real and that he was real, Shadow's heart always ached as he thought about Kari having a child with another man. Just the thought of losing her to someone filled Shadow with so much rage that he wanted to destroy it.

That's why he wanted to avoid thinking about the TV show as much as possible and never to feel that pain again. It easily surpassed the pain of getting blasted, but now, he had to tell Kari, despite his personal feelings. Shadow turned to look back at Kari, allowing her and Grimdramon to see the heartbroken look on his face. Kari gasped in horror at seeing her boyfriend's heartbroken look, while Grimdramon gritted his teeth in anger that Shadow was forced to remember what easily shattered his powerful resolve.

"Y… You might want… to make yourself comfortable". The DigiDestined of Darkness said in a weak voice, getting GranDracmon and Gulfmon to look at him in concern. Kari grew a concerned look on her face upon hearing her boyfriend's weak voice, while Grimdramon gave his partner a look of pity. "Remember when I told you about my time in the world that I visited before we reunited? Well…" Shadow began with a nervous weak voice, before he took a deep sigh.

GranDracmon, Grimdramon and Gulfmon continued to walk through the forest, listening in on Shadow began telling Kari about the TV series he watched in the second Real World that he visited.

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(Digimon Xros Wars: New World)

Lighting danced across dark purple clouds as the screen zoomed into the clouds.

'The Digital World. A mysterious world inhabited by strange creatures known as Digimon'.

The dark clouds cleared to reveal a giant Code Crown in a black sky, before a world appeared below it.

'This world has lived in peace for many years. However, an army known as the Bagra Army, lead be a Digimon known as Bagramon, began its quest to conquer this world'.

The flag of the Bagra Army appeared in the dark sky, before the shadow of an unknown Digimon appeared behind it.

'In an attempt to stop the Bagra Army, the Legendary Digimon split the Code Crown into one-hundred-and-eight pieces and the Digital World into one-hundred-and-eight zones'.

Shadow covered figures appeared around the Code Crown and Digital World, before they all shattered. Both the Code Crown and Digital World split into one-hundred-and-eight pieces, all together.

'Now, the Bagra Army invades these zones to gather the Code Crowns to reshape the Digital World into their own image'.

Some of the zones turned purple with the Bagra Army's flag appearing above them. Then, Shadow, Kari, Grimdramon and Gatomon all appeared together with the two humans holding their Fusion Loaders in their left hands.

'Shadow Nonaka, Kari Kamiya and their partner Digimon, Grimdramon and Gatomon, thrust into this world must battle the Bagra Army to stop its ambition and save the Digital World. This is the story of their adventures in this world and where they will reach new heights of powers'.

The image of Shadow, Kari, Grimdramon and Gatomon began zooming out, before they shot out towards the middle of the zones, causing bright flames to appear with the background now red.

(Play Digimon Xros Wars: New World)

The bright flames and red background formed into a single symbol with flames surrounding it, before they dispersed to reveal the symbol of the Fusion Fighters with the words 'Digimon Fusion: Twilight's Union and Light's Hope', on it with flames underneath the black background.

'Beyond the skies'.

'Beyond the sea'.

Cutemon and Dondokomon both slide into the screen. Cutemon was pumping his fists into the air, while Dondokomon was beating his drum body. The smiling face of Nene appeared, her right hand on the side of her head and her left wrapped around the smiling face of Lunamon, as the screen zoomed out to reveal Shoutmon X5's face, who looked over to the smiling form of Mikey, who was smiling confidently on his partner's left shoulder as the fused Digimon flew higher into the air.

Christopher appeared, kneeling down on MetalGreymon's head as he flew after Shoutmon X5. Shadow and Kari both appeared, smiling as they rode on their partner's heads. Shadow was riding atop DarkViodramon's head, while Kari was on Examon's head as they flew after MetalGreymon and Shoutmon X5.

'A bit of uneasiness'.

'Can become hope'.

The four Digimon were flying closer towards two different cliffs, both with Digimon climbing atop it with the wind blowing. On one mountain, Deputymon and a few Monitormon were climbing atop it with a figure already at the top with a large sword stabbed into it. On the second mountain, ShadowSeraphimon, Justimon, Leomon, Stikedramon, Sistermon Blanc, LadyDevimon, QueenChessmon and Darcmon were climbing atop it with two figures already at the top.

The figures at the top of the mountain turned around to reveal who they were. The one on the first mountain was Mervamon, and the figures on the second one were revealed to be Hudimon and Gokuwmon at the top. The three Digimon gave the peace sign with their right hands, while Gokuwmon held his Nyoikinkobou with his left hand.

'As I walk'.

'On this earth'.

Everyone was gathered around a campfire with a tent not too far away. Shadow, Mikey, Grimdramon, Shoutmon, Lunamon, Jijimon, Chibitortomon, Mervamon, Hudimon and Gokuwmon were gathered around the fire, enjoying themselves. Nene was handing a cup of tea to Christopher with Luminamon on her right shoulder, while Kari was handing one to Zephyrmon. Gatomon was sitting down besides Grimdramon, looking down at the sleeping form of GrimSalamon in her hands. Dorulumon, Togemogumon, Moosemon and TobuCatmon were sleeping nearby. Ignitemon and Beelzemon were having a discussion. Wisemon was having a tea besides the tent. Starmon and Pickmonz were partying. Ballistamon was sitting down with Lillymon and QueenChessmon next to him.

Mikey, Shadow, Kari, Nene, Shoutmon, Grimdramon, Gatomon and Lunamon were standing on a cliff, while Christopher was sitting down on a boulder next to them. Mikey, Shadow, Shoutmon and Grimdramon were standing straight, while Nene was holding Lunamon in front of her with both her hands. Kari had her hands behind her, her right hand was holding her left with her ponytail, scarf and jacket blowing in the breeze and Gatomon hanging onto her left shoulder. All nine of them were looking off into the distance, where the corrupted Code Crown appeared.

'What sort of encounters'.

'Am I here to find?'

The Dark Generals appeared over someone's head. First appeared Dorbickmon, then NeoMyotismon, followed by Zamielmon, Gravimon, Splashmon, Olgegmon and finally Apollomon.

Cutemon raised his hands into the air with a smile, while Dondokomon stood straight with a smile as the screen zoomed out to show Nene's brother Ewan opening his eyes, before he gave a sister smile as he held up his Darkness Fusion Loader, which let out a black shine as AxeKnightmon and Tuwarmon appeared by his side. Bargamon appeared over the three, having an evil smile on his face.

'Although my thoughts are scatted'.

I hold back my stirring heart'.

'And believe in the future enveloped by your voice'.

Cutemon turned around and began shaking his rear end, while Dondokomon began doing upside down push ups. In three split screens in green digital portals, Gatomon leaped into the left screen, floating right. Grimdramon flew into the middle one, flying forward. Shoutmon appeared on the right one, floating left.

QueenChessmon, GranDracmon and Ballistamon all appeared in their friends' separate screens, before they glowed and DigiFused with them, forming Gatomon X2, Grimdramon X2 and Shoutmon X2. Moosemon, Dorugoramon and Dorulumon all appeared in their friends' separate screens, before they glowed and DigiFused with them, forming Gatomon X3, Grimdramon X3 and Shoutmon X3.

Wizardmon and Slayerdramon appeared in Gatomon and Grimdramon's screens, before they glowed and DigiFused with them, forming Gatomon X4 and Grimdramon X4. Shoutmon X3 held his right hand out as Starmon appeared, before glowing with Pickmon appearing and combining with Starmon, forming a sword. Flames appeared over the glowing sword, revealing it to be Starmon and Pickmon's combined sword form, which Shoutmon X3 took into his right hand, becoming Shoutmon X4.

Beelzemon flew past Shoutmon X4, who's legs glowed yellow with the Demon Lord Digimon glowing purple, before they DigiFused and formed into Shoutmon X4B. Zanbamon rode his horse besides Grimdramon X4, before they both glowed purple and formed Grimdramon X4Z. Zephyrmon flew up in front of Gatomon X4, before they both glowed and DigiFused, forming Gatomon X4Z.

Sparrow flew past Shoutmon X4B, before she circled around and flew back towards him. Shoutmon X4B disengaged and reverted back to Shoutmon X4, before he DigiFused with Sparrow and formed Shoutmon X5. Gryphonmon flew towards Grimdramon X4Z, who disengaged and reverted back to Grimdramon X4. Both Grimdramon X4 and Gryphonmon both DigiFused and formed Grimdramon X5. Hudiemon appeared and flew besides Gatomon X4Z, which she glowed white as she disengaged and reverted back to Gatomon X4. Both Gatomon X4 and Hudiemon DigiFused and formed Gatomon X5.

The three Digimon flew forward, before they all glowed. Shoutmon X5's legs glowed as they separated and merged with another glowing part, before they merged with Shoutmon X5. The glowing cleared to reveal Shoutmon X5B. Grimdramon X5's body glowed black as a golden glowing figure appeared and merged with him. The glowing cleared to reveal Grimdramon X5Z. Gatomon X5's body glowed white, before a light blue glowing figure appeared and merged with her. The glowing cleared to reveal Gatomon X5Z.

Greymon appeared besides Shoutmon X5B, before MailBirdramon flew by and DigiFused with his comrade, forming MetalGreymon. Deckerdramon briefly appeared, before he DigiFused with MetalGreymon, forming DeckerGreymon. Lunamon appeared besides Shoutmon X5B and DeckerGreymon, flying on the left side.

'Our journey'.

'Has only just begun'.

Cutemon flipped over onto his head, facing right with his arms crossed and began kicking his legs out. Dondokomon tucked his arms and legs in, before he began jumping up and down. Shoutmon X5B and Grimdramon X5Z began glowing spate colours, gold and black separately, before they disengaged the fusion and reverted back to Shoutmon and Grimdramon, both still glowing. DeckerGreymon and Gatomon X5Z began glowing separate colours, gold and white separately before they disengaged the fusion. DeckerGreymon reverted to MetalGreymon, while Gatomon X5Z reverted to Gatomon, but she quickly Digivolved into Angewomon, both still glowing their separate colours. Lunamon began glowing bright blue, covering her from view.

Shoutmon then Digivolved into OmniShoutmon, while Grimdramon Digivolved into Devastatingdramon. MetalGreymon Digivolved into ZekeGreymon, while Angewomon Digivolved into LovelyAngemon. Lunamon Digivolved into Dianamon and flew besides OmniShoutmon on his left.

OmniShoutmon jumped over ZekeGreymon and turned to face him, who roared as OmniShoutmon began glowing gold. Both OmniShoutmon and ZekeGreymon DigiFused together and became Shoutmon DX. The split screens separating Devastatingdramon and LovelyAngemon merged together, which Devastatingdramon flew over to LovelyAngemon and placed his claws over her stomach. The two Digimon glowed black and white, before they DigiFused together and formed Angewomon DX.

Bright golden flashes were absorbed into Shoutmon DX, causing a bright light to appear and cover him from view. When the light cleared, it revealed Shoutmon X7 in Shoutmon DX's place. Shoutmon X7, Angewomon DX and Dianamon all flew forward, all looking determine to face any kind of opponent.

'Connecting to unknown extent'.

'Our bonds'.

And dream to each other'.

Shoutmon DX flew into the air, before moving around and holding his Electric Buster Xros out and fired a blast of magma. ZekeGreymon breathed out flames into the air. OmniShoutmon dived down with his right foot out, covered in flames. He dispersed the flames, before he swung his right foot out, firing a slice of flames.

Angewomon DX began diving down and spinning, before a black and white coloured super charged cosmic flare covered her. Devastatingdramon's gem on his chest glows bright shining violet, before firing a violet stream from within. LovelyAngemon began punching her fist out, firing heart-shaped energy shots from her fists.

Dianamon began twirling around in the air, before she stopped behind a full white moon. The Goodnight Sisters on her legs glowed bright white and fire a beam.

'The hearts who assemble as one'.

Cutemon flipped onto his feet and began pumping his fists into the air again, while Dondokomon brought out his hands and legs and began beating his drum head again. In a canyon, Mikey was holding his Fusion Loader with his right hand, which was showing a map, while he held his chin with his left hand. Both Nene and Kari were standing next to him, looking at the map. Nearby, Shadow and Christopher were leaning their backs against separate rocks, watching their comrades.

'Will give us strength to fight'.

'And overcome the darkness'.

'To what lies beyond tomorrow'.

Mikey, Nene, Christopher, Kari and Shadow all held up their activated Fusion Loaders with their right hands, with the only exception being Kari as she was holding her with her left hand, standing beside each other. Mikey was in the middle, Nene was on his right and Christopher was on his left. On Nene's right was Kari, and on Christopher's left was Shadow.

OmniShoutmon, ZekeGreymon, Dianamon, Devastatingdramon and LovelyAngemon all landed behind their generals. OmniShoutmon was in the middle, ZekeGreymon on his right and Dianamon on his left. On ZekeGreymon's right was Devastatingdramon and on Dianamon's left, LovelyAngemon.

Cutemon and Dondokomon both jumped in as all the other Digimon of the four armies appeared. From the Fusion Fighters: Ballistamon, Starmons, Pickmonz, Dondokomon, Jijimon, Chibitortomon, Dorulumon, Cutemon, Knightmon, PawnChessmons, Beastmon, Deputymon, Beelzemon, Monimon, Monitamons, Hi-VisionMonitamon, Sparrowmon, Wisemon, Mervamon, Luminamon, Lilymon, BanchoLeomon, Peckmon, Andromon, Meramon, Andromon, ExVeemon, Angemon, Garudamon, Rapidmon, Growlmon, Kyubimon, Zudomon, Taomon, Sunflowermon, Ankylomon, Agunimon and Kazemon.

From Blue Flare: Cyberdramon, Deckerdramon, Dracomon, Golemons, Bombmons, Gaossmons, Baromon, Ranamon, Apemon, Chamelemon, Dobermon and Korikakumon.

From Twilight's Union: Darkdramon, Durandamon, Jupitermon, Volcanicdramon, Samudramon, GigaSeadramon, Gulfmon, Justimon, Slayerdramon, GranDracmon, Dorugoramon, ChaosGallantmon, Mephismon, Ogudomon, KnightChessmon Black, Golemon, Leomon, Spadamon, BigMamemon, LoaderLiomon, Ignitemon, Arkadimon Ultimate, Daemon Super Ultimate, TyrantKabuterimon, Tylomon, Black Rapidmon, Jesmon, Tankdramon, Leopardmon, Black MegaGalgomon, Marsmon, Indaramon, Black Seraphimon, Ornismon, SkullBaluchimon, Spinomon, Thunderbirmon, Giromon, Strikedramon, Volcdramon, Raijinmon, SkullMammothmon, Gokuwmon, MasterTyrannomon, SkullKnightmon, Imperialdramon: Dragon Mode Black, Azulongmon, Neptunemon, Tankmon, Togemogumon, Huanglongmon, Apollomon, Sangloupmon, Goulmon Black, Goldramon, Murmukusmon, Cannondramon, Gryphonmon, Dynasmon, Zanbamon, RustTyranomon and Bulucomon.

From Light's Hope: GrimSalamon, BelleStarmon, Junomon, Surfimon, Darcmon, QueenChessmon, Moosemon, Kinkakumon, Magnadramon, Oryxmon, Venusmon, female Kentaurusmon, TigerVespamon, MarineAngemon, Mermaimon, Hisyaryumon, AncientIrismon, Zephyrmon, Sistermon Blanc, Hudiemon, LadyDevimon, Jazardmon, Shadramon, Butterflymon, Rhinomon, Rafflesimon, Parasaurmon, Tobiumon, Witchmon, Pteramon, Ponchomon, Depthmon, Turuiemon, Seasarmon, Monzaemon, Wizardmon, Cupimon, Numemon, Gladimon, Plesiomon, Snimon, Buraimon, Crusadermon, TobuCatmon, Kyukimon, VictoryGreymon and Groundramon.

All the Digimon gathered together around their generals with the very large Digimon behind OmniShoutmon, ZekeGreymon, Dianamon, Devastatingdramon and LovelyAngemon. Shoutmon, Grimdramon, Gatomon and Lunamon all appeared out of nowhere and landed in front of their generals and fellow Digimon with all of them standing together to face whatever threat comes their way.

(Digimon Xros Wars: New World finished)

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The forest was silent as Gulfmon and GranDracmon continued walking through it, but the Virus Digimon had looks of disbelief on their faces. On the Vampire King's right shoulder, Shadow was quiet, lurching forward with a sad look on his face. Grimdramon looked at his partner in concern as he continued flying between his new comrades, before he looked over to Kari. The DigiDestined of Light had a look of disbelief on her face after listening to her boyfriend.

An hour has passed since Shadow, Kari, Grimdramon, GranDracmon and Gulfmon began their journey and the DigiDestined of Darkness began telling everyone about the TV show that he watched in the Tamers World. Shadow told everyone everything he watched on the Digimon TV shows called Adventure 01, and 02, even the movies. He even revealed to Kari that he knew how she and Tai first meet Agumon when he was a Digi-Egg that came out of her father's computer and hatched into a Botamon.

Kari grew amazed at first, before she felt her heart drop when her boyfriend revealed that he wasn't apart of the TV show. Her disbelief was replaced by shock when Shadow revealed the events of 02 and how it was to come back in their world. The two biggest shocks were learning that Myotismon was still alive and that it showed their world's future, a future where she had a son.

Everyone was silent as they recovered from the shock that they were experiencing, while GranDracmon and Gulfmon continued on their way. "…I don't believe it…" Kari said with her voice full of disbelief, honestly a bit shaken at hearing that 'she' supposedly, got married to a stranger and had a child. Shadow sighed as he held his hands together with his fingers intertwined, before he leaned his head on his head.

"It's the truth Kari, and I have proof. Your dream is to be a Kindergarten teacher". The DigiDestined of Darkness said to his girlfriend, getting Kari to widen her eyes in shock as she turned to look at her boyfriend. "Y-You know?" The bearer of Light questioned in disbelief that her boyfriend knew something that she hasn't told anyone before in her life. Shadow looked at his girlfriend and gave her a nod, which she continued to stare at him in disbelief for a few moments, before she looked down.

"…You were right about having proof. I've never told anyone that I dream of being a Kindergarten teacher". Kari said in a low voice, but Shadow was able to hear her thanks to his enhanced hearing. The DigiDestined of Darkness lifted his head and gave his girlfriend a smile. "To be honest, I actually think that suits you". Shadow confessed to his girlfriend, getting Kari's attention as she looked up at him with a small smile.

"Really? You think so?" The DigiDestined of Light asked in a happy voice, which Shadow nodded to her. "Of course. I just don't know why that's your dream. Could you tell me why your dream is to be a Kindergarten teacher?" Shadow requested from Kari, wanting to hear from her why she dreamed of being a Kindergarten teacher.

The bearer of Light's cheeks flushed a bit red as she looked down in embarrassment. "It's because I love kids. I wanna help them learn and become great people. I've had this dream ever since I was in kindergarten. My kindergarten teacher taught me so much and I never forgot her. That's why I want to become a kindergarten teach and teach kids all sorts of things I've learned". Kari told her boyfriend as she looked up and gave the bearer of Darkness a confident smile. Shadow and Grimdramon smiled as they saw the resolve in her eyes and knew that her dream meant a lot to her. Even Gulfmon and GranDracmon smiled at the bearer of Light as they heard the conviction in her voice.

"I see. Well Kari, I can tell you that you'll accomplish your dream someday as the TV show showed it". Shadow told his girlfriend, getting her to smile happily. "Really? Alright!" The bearer of Light exclaimed in joy as she thrust her right hand into the air. "Congratulations Kari". Gulfmon congratulated the bearer of Light, honestly happy to hear that she accomplishes her dream someday. "You'll make a wonderful Kindergarten teacher someday". GranDracmon said with a less insane smile on his face, getting Kari to look at both him and Gulfmon with a happy smile.

"Thanks guys!" The bearer of Light thanked the Vampire King and Demon Beast, before she turned to look back at her boyfriend. "What about everyone else? What are their dreams?" Kari asked in a curious tone, wondering what everyone else's dreams were. Shadow looked up at the sky as he thought back to what he saw in the Tamers World.

"Well, I don't know everyone's exact dreams were, but I know what they ended up with. Tai became a United Nations diplomat…" Shadow began with a smile, getting Kari to giggle at the thought of her brother becoming a United Nations diplomat. "Matt became an astronaut and Sora a fashion designer. Not to mention those two got married…" The user of Darkness continued, only to be cut off by Kari's surprised cry upon hearing that.

"Matt and Sora!? No way!" The bearer of Light exclaimed in disbelief, having thought that Sora would end up with her brother. "Oh trust me; I was shocked when I found out. Anyway, continuing on. Joe became the Digital World's first doctor. Mimi became a cook and had a TV show. Izzy became a Digital World researcher and T.K became a writer, writing in our adventures in books". Shadow continued on as he looked forward again, getting Kari to smile in amazement at what she was learning.

"Wow. Everyone sounds like they got the most amazing jobs ever". The bearer of Light said in amazement, getting Grimdramon to smile at her. "They all accomplished amazing things Kari. We were proud of you guys for accomplishing amazing jobs". The Dragon of Darkness confessed to the 11-year-old girl, before he turned to look at his partner.

"Now to tell you about the new DigiDestined…" Shadow continued, getting Kari's immediate attention as she looked at her boyfriend in excitement. When she first heard that there'll be new DigiDestined, she was pretty excited, before her excitement turned to shock when she heard that her friend Davis Motomiya was one of them.

"There's Ken Ichijouji, who became a detective with his partner. He even married one of the new DigiDestined named Yolei Inoue, who became a housewife and looked after their kids. The youngest member Cody Hida became a lawyer. Finally, Davis Motomiya opened up a ramen cart and it was a huge success in America. He even became a businessman with chain stores all over the world and became a millionaire". The DigiDestined of Darkness finished, getting Kari to gasp in surprise as she held her right open hand in front of her mouth.

"No way! Davis became a millionaire!?" Kari questioned in surprise that her friend was gonna become a millionaire in the future. Shadow turned to look at his girlfriend and nodded to her. "That's right. Everyone even had kids". Shadow answered the bearer of Light, before he decided to ask a rather personal question.

"Kari, how did you even meet this Davis guy? The show showed that you two were friends before the adventure, but it never showed how you guys met". The bearer of Darkness asked his girlfriend, having been curious on how Kari and Davis knew each other before the show started. Kari grew a smile as she looked up at the sky, thinking back to when she met the burgundy haired boy.

"I met Davis not too long after our adventure in the Digital World. I was in the park, crying because I never thought I'd see you again. Davis was passing by, until he saw me crying. He came up to me and helped me. After that day, we became friends and hanged out often". Kari told her boyfriend how she met her old friend, before she looked back at Shadow and grew a concerned look. "Do you… hate Davis?" The bearer of Light questioned in a concerned tone, worried that her boyfriend hated the burgundy haired boy because he had a crush on her.

To Kari's great surprise, Shadow just gave her a simple smile and shook his head. "Not at all. To be honest, I actually like him a lot". Shadow confessed to his girlfriend, much to her surprise as she never thought he'd like Davis. The bearer of Darkness looked up at the sky as he thought about the boy that was to become the second generation DigiDestined leader.

"He's an honest guy with an unbreakable spirit. No matter what he faced, he never gave up and continued to fight, despite the odds and disadvantages. But what I liked the most about him was that he was the first person to forgive Ken for what he did and welcomed him into the team. He had so many great qualities that made me like him, and despite his many flaws, I think that Tai making him the second DigiDestined leader was the right choice. That's why when the time comes; I'll follow him, just like I did with Tai". The bearer of Darkness explained to his girlfriend, before he turned to look at her and give her a simple smile.

Kari had a look of disbelief on her face after hearing her boyfriend's words, but after a few seconds of staring in shock, she grew a proud smile on her face. Even Grimdramon, GranDracmon and Gulfmon had proud smiles on their faces at hearing their human's words. "I'm glad to hear that Shadow. I'm sure you and Davis will become the best of friends". Kari said to her boyfriend as she clapped her hands in joy, getting Shadow to chuckle a bit in amusement as he looked forward again.

"That spot is already filled out". The bearer of Darkness replied to the bearer of Light, getting Kari to frown in confusion at his words. Gulfmon seemed to know what his human meant as he turned to look at Kari. "Shadow told you that this 'Davis Motomiya' and 'Ken Ichijouji' and their Digimon partners will become 'DNA partners', N.T.M, best friends". The Dark Animal explained to the young bearer of Light, causing her to grow a look of realization on her face as she realized that Gulfmon was right.

"Oh, that's right". Kari said with wide eyes, before she looked back at Shadow. Deciding to change the subject, Kari asked a question that's been on her mind. "Shadow, could you tell me what your dream is?" The bearer of Light asked her boyfriend, getting everyone to look at her in surprise, while the Vampire King and Dark Animal continued walking across the forest. "Now that she mentions it, I'm curious what your dream is too. What is it anyway?" GranDarcmon asked his general with a curious tone, wondering what Shadow's dream was to accomplish in the future.

Grimdramon turned to look at his partner with a concerned look, while Shadow just grew a sad one as he looked down at the ground as GranDracmon continued on his way. "...I don't have one…" The bearer of Darkness confessed, getting Kari, Gulfmon and GranDracmon to widen their eyes in surprise at his answer.

Before anyone could continue the conversation, they were interrupted by the arrival of a large band of Digimon. From every angle of the forest and from the sky came a squad of Dominimon, Gargoylemon, BlackRapidmon and BlackWarGrowlmon. Shadow, Kari, Grimdramon, Gulfmon and GranDracmon looked around them and saw that they were surrounded in every angle. "We're surrounded". Grimdramon pointed out the obvious, before he flew next to Kari to keep an eye on her.

A lone Dominimon walked up in front of the squad of Dominimon, Gargoylemon, BlackRapidmon and BlackWarGrowlmon and glared at Shadow, Kari, Grimdramon, Gulfmon and GranDracmon. "Who are you? And where did you come from?" The Mega Digimon questioned the four, easily able to tell that they weren't from this zone. GranDracmon walked forward and held his hands up in peace.

"Peace friend. I am GranDracmon, and these are my friends Shadow, Kari, Grimdramon and Gulfmon. We've come from the Dark Zone and seek an audience with the ruler of the Twilight Zone". The Vampire King told Dominimon, hoping that he'd call his forces to stand down. Dominimon did grow a smile, but something about it didn't bring any comfort to the group. "I see. Destroy them!" The Mega Digimon ordered his squad of Digimon, which the Dominimon, Gargoylemon, BlackRapidmon and BlackWarGrowlmon all smirked as they drew closer to the group.

Gulfmon gave a chuckle as he looked at his fellow Virus Digimon. "I never knew that you were such a bad negotiator". The Dark Animal Digimon joked, getting Kari to giggle, while GranDracmon glared at him. "Shove it!" The Vampire King snapped at his friend, before he looked forward again and saw the serious expressions on the Dominimon, Gargoylemon, BlackRapidmon and BlackWarGrowlmon's faces. "They're not joking around. They're serious about destroying us". GranDracmon told his general, which Shadow nodded to him as he could feel the killer intention in the air. He jumped off the Vampire King's shoulder and landed on his feet on the ground.

"Well, if they want to play that sort of game, let's play". Shadow remarked as he brought out his Fusion Loader with his left hand and held it in front of himself. "Then allow us to play as well!" A familiar voice exclaimed from the Fusion Loader, before three bright flashes came out. Two of them flew into the air, before they cleared to reveal Volcanicdramon and Darkdramon, while the last one slammed into the ground and revealed Sangloupmon, who gave a growl. "Sure, knock yourselves out". Grimdramon told the three Digimon as he flew down besides Sangloupmon.

The Dominimon, Gargoylemon, BlackRapidmon and BlackWarGrowlmon all looked surprised at the sudden appearance of Volcanicdramon, Darkdramon and Sangloupmon and took a step back in surprise. Shadow stood up on GranDracmon's shoulder and held out his Fusion Loader. "Attack!" The bearer of Darkness called out, getting his six Digimon all to smirk. "Roger!" The Virus Digimon all called out, before they began their attack.

Volcanicdramon and Darkdramon flew higher into the air to attack the air-born enemies like the Gargoylemon and BlackRapidmon, while Grimdramon, Sangloupmon, GranDracmon and Gulfmon attacked from the ground. "Eye of the Gorgon!" The Vampire King cried out as a dark purple giant eye appeared from behind him with his right eye slightly visible. 5 BlackWarGrowlmon and Dominimon all stared at the giant dark purple eye in horror, before they all felt like they turned into statues and couldn't move.

GranDracmon charged forward and tore through the Digimon with his sharp mouths, which chomped right past them, causing them all to disperse into data. Gulfmon's maw let out a deafening shriek, causing more of the enemy Digimon to cry out in pain as they dispersed. "Like my 'Dead Scream' attack?" Gulfmon questioned as his right hand shot out and grabbed a Dominimon's head, before he crushed its head. Kari looked a bit disturbed, but kept quiet as she knew that they couldn't show any mercy.

"Sticker Blade!" Sangloupmon roared out, before he hurled thousands of tiny blades at a few BlackWarGrowlmon and Dominimon, which all stabbed into them and making them cry out in pain. "Your turn, Grimdramon!" The Demon Beast told his comrade as he looked up above him and saw Grimdramon flying above him, which the Dragon of Darkness nodded to him. He spun around, creating a twister around himself. "Strike Twister!" Grimdramon called out as he shot out towards the BlackWarGrowlmon and Dominimon that Sangloupmon attacked and went right through them.

(Digimon Xros Wars OST #30 - DigiXros!)

(DigiFuse Sequence)

The top part of Shadow's Fusion Loader elevated to reveal the purple crystal underneath, which let out a small shine. "Grimdramon!" Shadow called out as in a black coloured background, Grimdramon's body glowed a pinkish light with thousands of cards of him appearing behind him in the background. "Sangloupmon!" Shadow called out as in a black coloured background, Sangloupmon's body glowed a pinkish light with thousands of cards of him appearing behind him in the background.

Shadow held his Fusion Loader with his left hand up in front of his face with his right hand in his pocket, covered in a small black aura surrounding him with a violet background. He narrowed his eyes, which let out a small purple flash. "DigiFuse!" The DigiDestined of Darkness called out as he thrust his left hand out, before a bright light came out of the Fusion Loader's screen.

"Grimdramon!" Grimdramon called out his name as a black aura surrounded him, before he took a stance above a platform with a black background. Suddenly, 4 different screens appeared behind him that showed parts of his body like his wings, tail, face and claws.

"Sangloupmon!" Sangloupmon called out his name as a purple aura surrounded him, before he took a stance above a platform with a purple background. Suddenly, 4 different screens appeared behind him that showed parts of his body like his claws, tail, the arrow shape blinders and finally, the marks on his fur.

Grimdramon and Sangloupmon shot into the air with black coloured energy surrounding them with a black coloured backgrounds. The two Digimon slammed into each other midair, creating a bright light that covered them from view. "DigiFuse!" The two Digimon called out as a bright black X appeared in the bright light. The bright light cleared to reveal the fused form of Grimdramon and Sangloupmon. It was Grimdramon, wielding what appeared to be twin cannons from Sangloupmon's split body. Over Grimdramon's eyes were Sangloupmon's arrow shape blinders, acting as a visor for him. Grimdramon was grasping purple handlebars connected to the Sangloup Cannons with his claws. "Sangloup Cannon!" The fused form called out as he appeared above a platform with a black background. Suddenly, 4 different screens appeared behind him that showed parts of his body like his cannons, visor, wings and tail.

(DigiFuse Sequence end)

"Ahh!" Kari gasped in awe as she stared at the fused form of Grimdramon and Sangloupmon with wide eyes. "Lock up target!" Shadow told the fused Digimon, holding his left hand and his Fusion Loader out to Grimdramon's back. "Got it!" The Dragon of Darkness replied as he brought his claws and the handlebars down, before his visor glowed purple and showed his eyes underneath as it scanned the targets in front of him.

"Atomic Blaster!" A few BlackWarGrowlmon cried as they fired beams from the gunports on their chests. The all combined as they drew closer to Grimdramon, who didn't make a single hint of movement as his visor stopped glowing. "Eat this! Sangloup Cannon!" The Dragon of Darkness roared out to the heavens as he fired purple energy, in the form of Sangloupmon's face, from the cannons at the combined Atomic Blaster attack.

The two attacks clashed against each other for a few moments, before the Sangloup Cannon attack blasted right through the combined Atomic Blaster attack and struck the group of BlackWarGrowlmon, creating a purple explosion upon impact. "Now this, I like!" Grimdramon stated with a smirk, having grown to like DigiFusion very much. "That makes two of us!" Shadow remarked from behind his fused Digimon, liking DigiFusion and the Fusion Loader greatly.

(Digimon Xros Wars OST #30 – DigiXros finished!)

Up in the sky, Darkdramon stabbed his Gigastick Lance into a BlackRapidmon's stomach, making the Cyborg Digimon gasped in pain. "Hope you like spinning". The Dark Dragon said to the BlackRapidmon, before he began spinning around as more of the Cyborg Digimon and Gargoylemon flew towards him, using the one stabbed in his Gigastick Lance to slam into them and push them back.

After 10 seconds of knocking BlackRapidmon and Gargoylemon back, Darkdramon threw the one stabbed to his Gigastick Lance into three more of the Cyborg Digimon. The Dark Dragon held up his Gigastick Lance, before he began charging it up. Darkdramon pointed his Gigastick Lance at the four BlackRapidmon as a giant ball of dark matter formed at the tip. "Dark Roar!" The Dark Dragon roared out as he fired the black of dark matter, which struck and exploded on the BlackRapidmon.

"Ha! Now this is what I call a workout exercise!" Darkdramon remarked with a smirk, unaware of three Gargoylemon flying down towards him from above. However, scorching hot flames came out of nowhere and burned the Armor Level Digimon into cinders. Darkdramon turned left and saw Volcanicdramon, who had just saved him from a dog shot. "Despite it being a mere exercise, we need to keep on our guard". The Earth Dragon told his comrade, unaware of a BlackRapidmon approaching him from behind.

Darkdramon noticed it as he pointed his Gigastick Lance at the BlackRapidmon and fired another giant ball of dark matter, which blasted through the Cyborg Digimon, dispersing him into data. "Maybe you should take your own advice, old man!" The Dark Dragon joked with an amused smirk, before he flew right past Volcanicdramon and knocked another BlackRapidmon away with his left arm.

The Earth Dragon gained a playful dark look on his face and gritted his teeth in anger. "Old man? This 'old man' still has a few tricks up his sleeve!" Volcanicdramon growled out in rage at what Darkdramon called him, before he looked forward and saw a squad of Gargoylemon coming towards him. "Glide Blaze!" The Earth Dragon roared out, before he flew towards the Armor Level Digimon and sending out scorching flames. The Legendary Digimon of the Dark Zone easily tore right through the Armor Level Digimon, reducing them to ashes from his scorching flames.

Back down at the ground, Kari watched the battle take place around her in awe. She's seen her fair share of Digimon battles, but none of them was like this one. She was so caught up that she didn't notice one lone Dominimon flying towards her with its Final Excalibur up to strike her. However, Shadow noticed through the corner of his left eye, getting him to widen his eyes in concern for his girlfriend. "Kari! Behind you!" The bearer of Darkness warned the 11-year-old girl, getting Kari's attention as she regained her composure.

Feeling killer intent from behind her, Kari side-step to the right and dodged Dominimon's attack from behind her. Dominimon widened his eyes in surprise, but before he could say anything, a black sphere shape blast came out of nowhere and struck him in the chest, causing him to disperse into energy. Kari looked at where the blast came from and saw Shadow holding his right hand out to where Dominimon had just been, indicating that he was the one that blasted him.

"I could have handled that". Kari told her boyfriend with a frown, thinking that he should know that she's not a helpless girl anymore. Shadow sighed with his eyes closed, before he opened them and gave Kari a look of apology. "Sorry Kari, I just get over protective". The bearer of Darkness apologized to his girlfriend, kicking himself for his over protectiveness as it was no longer necessary as Kari had grown stronger.

Kari grew an understanding smile on her face. Despite discovering she was a Being of Light in the Frontier World and that she can Spirit Evolve now, Shadow occasionally worried about her. She was still getting used to the fact that she was like Shadow and had powers of Light at her disposal, plus the fact that she can become a Digimon whenever she wanted.

"It's okay, but just have a bit more faith in me". Kari requested from her boyfriend, which Shadow nodded to her. "Just be careful". The bearer of Darkness requested back, which the bearer of Light gave him a wink as a response. Shadow's cheeks flushed a bit from his girlfriend's wink, before he turned to look at Grimdramon.

To his amusement, he saw his partner having a trigger-happy look on his face as he continued to fire his cannons over and over again. "I never knew how fun it is to fire cannons! Hahaha!" Grimdramon laughed out in a rather crazy laugh, even sticking his purple tongue from his mouth as he continued to enjoy himself. Shadow gave an amused chuckle as he placed his right hand on his forehead, all the while keeping a tight hold on his Fusion Loader with his left hand.

However, that was when he noticed a BlackWarGrowlmon falling towards his unsuspecting partner with its blades out. 'That's not good'. Shadow stated, before he held his Fusion Loader in front of him and looked at it. 'ChaosGallantmon did say that to separate a DigiFused Digimon, all you have to say is 'Disengage Fuse', and the Digimon will separate back into the ones used to DigiFuse it. Well, now's a good chance to see if he was right'. The DigiDestined of Darkness said in his mind, before he held his Fusion Loader out to Grimdramon.

"Disengage Fuse!" Shadow called out, before his Fusion Loader's screen let out a bright green light. Grimdramon and his cannons glowed black, before they split apart right before the BlackWarGrowlmon slammed into the ground where he was. The two splits struck the ground, before they cleared to reveal Grimdramon and Sangloupmon right next to each other, with the Dragon of Darkness looking a bit disappointed. "Aww, I was enjoying myself". Grimdramon complained, getting Sangloupmon to chuckle as he looked down at his comrade. "I bet you were". The Demon Beast said in amusement, before he looked up at the BlackWarGrowlmon that tried to attack them in their fused form.

"Black Mind!" Sangloupmon cried out, before he disabled into black data, but he mended into Grimdramon's shadow. The Dragon of Darkness looked down at his shadow in surprise, before something shot out of it and mended into BlackWarGrowlmon's shadow. The Demon Beast then shot out of the Cyborg Digimon's shadow and punched on BlackWarGrowlmon's chin, causing him to fall to the ground on his back. Sangloupmon wasn't done yet as he fell to BlackWarGrowlmon's chest and sunk his claws into his chest, making the Cyborg Digimon cry out in pain as he disassembled into data.

Grimdramon watched Sangloupmon land on his feet, before he ran off to attack another enemy. He gave a sigh of displease as he really wanted to DigiFuse again. "I wanted to DigiFuse again". The Dragon of Darkness said in disappointment, acting like a child who lost permission to play with his favorite toy. Kari giggled at the sight, while Shadow sweat dropped a bit from his partner's behavior.

Feeling heavy footsteps, Grimdramon looked up to see GranDracmon walking up to him with a smirk on his face. "So, you still want to DigiFuse, huh? Well you're in luck, because I'm good and ready to DigiFuse!" The Vampire King told his fellow Virus Digimon, instantly lifting Grimdramon's spirit as he looked up at GranDracmon with an excited grin. "Really?" The Dragon of Darkness asked in an excited tone, which GranDracmon nodded to his comrade.

Grimdramon turned to look at his partner, allowing Shadow to see the excitement in his eyes. "Shadow! DigiFuse me with GranDracmon!" The Rookie Digimon told his partner, getting the bearer of Darkness to shake his head in amusement. "Alright, alright. Just give me a moment". Shadow replied to his partner Digimon, before he held up his left hand up into the air and his Fusion Loader let out a bright light.

(Digimon Xros Wars OST #30 - DigiXros!)

(DigiFuse Sequence)

The top part of Shadow's Fusion Loader elevated to reveal the purple crystal underneath, which let out a small shine. "Grimdramon!" Shadow called out as in a black coloured background, Grimdramon's body glowed a pinkish light with thousands of cards of him appearing behind him in the background. "GranDracmon!" Shadow called out as in a cobalt blue coloured background, GranDracmon's body glowed a pinkish light with thousands of cards of him appearing behind him in the background.

Shadow held his Fusion Loader with his left hand up in front of his face with his right hand in his pocket, covered in a small black aura surrounding him with a violet background. He narrowed his eyes, which let out a small purple flash. "DigiFuse!" The DigiDestined of Darkness called out as he thrust his left hand out, before a bright light came out of the Fusion Loader's screen.

"Grimdramon!" Grimdramon called out his name as a black aura surrounded him, before he took a stance above a platform with a black background. Suddenly, 4 different screens appeared behind him that showed parts of his body like his wings, tail, face and claws.

"GranDracmon!" GranDracmon called out his name as a cobalt blue surrounded him, before he took a pose above a platform with a cobalt blue background. Suddenly, 4 different screens appeared behind him that showed parts of his body like his mask, hair, wings and shark mouths.

Grimdramon and GranDracmon shot into the air with different coloured energy surrounding them with different coloured backgrounds. Black for Grimdramon, and cobalt blue for GranDracmon. The two Digimon slammed into each other midair, creating a bright light that covered them from view. "DigiFuse!" The two Digimon called out as a bright black X appeared in the bright light. The bright light cleared to reveal the fused form of Grimdramon and GranDracmon.

It was Grimdramon, only he was now as large as GranDracmon with inherited parts. He had GranDracmon's horns and mask on his face, covering his eyes, along with a long stream of golden hair on his head. On both sides of his waist were GranDracmon's shark mouths, only the teeth were now sharper. The spikes on the back of GranDracmon's legs were now on the back of Grimdramon's legs. Underneath his dragon wings, Grimdramon had GranDracmon's wings.

The Fused Digimon roared to the heavens as he spread his four wings, before he took a pose above a platform with a black background. Suddenly, 4 different screens appeared behind him that showed parts of his body like his hair, claws, shark mouths and tail.

(DigiFuse Sequence finished)

"Now that's what I'm talking about!" Shadow exclaimed with a smirk on his face as he looked up at the fused form of Grimdramon and GranDracmon. "RRRWWWAAAHHH!" Grimdramon X2 roared out to the heavens, creating a powerful gust of wind from how loud his voice was. "Hammer Edge!" A BlackWarGrowlmon roared out as he charged towards Grimdramon X2. "Final Excalibur!" A Dominimon called out as he charged towards the DigiFused Digimon with his sword out.

Both WarGrowlmon and Dominimon struck Grimdramon X2's chest, but to their shock, their attacks did nothing to him. The DigiFused Digimon looked down at the two Digimon and gave them a smug look. "My turn now". The DigiFused Digimon told the two, before blue ice appeared in the right shark mouth, while red air appeared in the left shark mouth.

"Twin Fire Blast!" Grimdramon X2 roared out, before firing two beams of ice and fire through the BlackWarGrowlmon and the Dominimon in front of him, causing them to disperse into data. The beams of ice and fire continued on, before they come together to form a single beam of fire and ice. The combined attack of fire and ice struck a squad of BlackWarGrowlmon and Dominimon, creating an explosion that destroyed them all. "Nice one!" Shadow praised his DigiFused Digimon, getting Grimdramon X2 to chuckle as he looked over his left shoulder to look at him.

(Digimon Xros Wars OST #30 - DigiXros!)

"Watch me, I'm just getting started!" Grimdramon X2 told his general, before he spread his four wings and took off into the air. Once he was high enough, he stopped, but kept flapping his wings to stay air-born. "Silent Shredder!" The DigiFused Digimon roared out, before he started flapping his wings faster and unleashed several black wing shaped sonic blasts, which tore through a few BlackRapidmon.

Darkdramon flew up next to Grimdramon X2, holding a struggling Gargoylemon by the throat with his right left. "You look like you're having fun". The Dark Dragon said to his comrade with a smirk, before he threw the struggling Gargoylemon into three more. "Terrible Gaze!" Darkdramon called out as he shot a strange beam from the eyes on his right gauntlet at the four Gargoylemon, which struck them, but didn't do any damage to them. But, the Armor Level Digimon all did fall to the ground and slammed onto it, where they were stomped on by Gulfmon.

"What can I say? Out of all my other worldly experiences, this one leads by a landslide". Grimdramon X2 replied to his friend as he flapped his wings and fired more black wing shaped sonic blasts at approaching BlackRapidmon. "Well, glad our world is giving you such a BLAST!" The Dark Dragon said to his comrade as he swiped his right hand out, slamming his gauntlet into an approaching Gargoylemon.

Two BlackRapidmon and Gargoylemon flew towards Grimdramon X2 and Darkdramon from behind, only to be reduced to ashes by scorching hot flames that struck them from the right. Volcanicdramon flew towards his two comrades and stopped besides them. "We've driven them back, now let's end this!" The Earth Dragon told his comrades, getting both Grimdramon X2 and Darkdramon's attention as they turned to look at him and nod.

The three Digimon looked forward to see the last squad of Gargoylemon and BlackRapidmon gathered in front of them, all looking beyond afraid. "Allow me to finish this up! Dragon Thunder!" Grimdramon X2 roared out as he opened his mouth and fired a yellow stream of electricity, which zapped the remaining enemy Digimon and caused them to disperse into data. "Ha! Serves them right!" Darkdramon remarked with a smirk on his face, holding up his gauntlet up in victory.

"The question remains why did they attack us?" Volcanicdramon questioned with narrowed eyes, wondering why the forces of the Twilight Zone attacked them. "Maybe one of them could answer that question". Grimdramon X2 stated, before he looked down at the ground and saw only a few BlackWarGrowlmon and Dominimon remaining. "Guys, keep one alive! We need answers!" The DigiFused Digimon told his allies, getting Sangloupmon and Gulfmon's attention as they looked up at him.

"Alright, we're on it!" The Demon Beast replied to his comrade, before he pounced at another Dominimon, before he held his right claw to his chest. "Hold still, or else!" Sangloupmon growled at the single Mega Digimon, who glared up at the Demon Beast Digimon. "Hold him still Sangloupmon, I'll finish the rest!" The Dark Animal told his comrade, before he looked up at the remaining Dominimon and BlackWarGrowlmon.

"Black Requiem!" Gulfmon roared out, before the mouth on his lower torso opened up and began gathering dark energy. He then spat out the dark energy at the remaining Dominimon and BlackWarGrowlmon, obliterating them all. "Well done everyone! Victory is ours!" Shadow praised his Digimon, which everyone cheered out in victory.

Volcanicdramon and Darkdramon flew down to the ground, while Grimdramon X2 flashed black, before he split back into Grimdramon and GranDracmon. The Dragon of Darkness flew down to the ground, while the Vampire King slammed onto the ground on his feet. "Well, that was fun". GranDracmon remarked with a smile, which Gulfmon nodded in agreement as he walked up to his fellow Virus Digimon.

"Indeed. The only problem was that they weren't from the Bagra Army". The Dark Animal said with a frown on his face, getting GranDracmon to look at him. "Worry about that later, right now we have an intruder to interrogate". Darkdramon told his fellow Virus Digimon, getting Gulfmon and GranDracmon to look at him.

Shadow, Kari and Grimdramon walked over to Sangloupmon and the trapped Dominimon, before they looked down at the Mega Level Digimon. "Talk! What's the big idea attacking us when we came in peace?!" The DigiDestined of Darkness questioned Dominimon, who answered him by giving him the middle finger with his left hand. Shadow, Grimdramon, Volcanicdramon, Darkdramon, Gulfmon and GranDracmon growled at Dominimon, while Sangloupmon stabbed his right claw into the Mega Digimon's chest, making him howl in pain.

"Talk! Or you can join your friends!" The Demon Beast threatened the last Dominimon as he dug his claw deeper, making the Mega Digimon growl at him. "I'd rather die than tell you filth anything!" Diminimon snapped at Sangloupmon, before he spat into his face, making the Demon Beast growl at him in rage. "That can be arranged!" The Demon Beast growled out as he brought his right claw up, before he stabbed his claws again, only deeper this time.

Dominimon dispersed into data, leaving everyone with questions. "Judging from that guy's attitude, outsiders aren't welcomed". Sangloupmon said to his general as he turned around to face everyone, getting Kari to frown in concern. "But why? Why would they try to destroy anyone outside of this zone?" The bearer of Light questioned, wondering why no outsides of the Twilight Zone were unwelcomed here.

"Perhaps one of the Sistermons can answer our questions". Volcanicdramon said to the group, getting everyone to look up at him. "Sistermon Blanc and Noir are still princesses of this zone. Perhaps if we find them, they'll allow us safe access into the castle". The Earth Dragon explained to his comrades, getting Shadow to look down in thought. "Maybe that'll work. But we don't know where they are". The DigiDestined of Darkness pointed out that they had no idea where Sistermon Blanc and Noir is.

The Earth Dragon turned to look at his general and shook his head. "Perhaps you're either right or wrong. I have lead on where those two can be". Volcanicdramon informed his general, getting everyone's attention as they up at the Earth Dragon. "What is this lead?" Darkdramon questioned the Legendary Digimon of the Dark Zone, wanting to hear what this 'lead' was. "Last time I was here, my old friend Azulongmon told me that Sistermon Blanc and Noir prefer to be outside instead of inside the castle. If we're lucky, we'll find them in the city outside of the castle". The Earth Dragon told his comrades, thinking back to what his old friend told him about the Sistermons of this zone.

Everyone's expressions lit up a bit at hearing Volcanicdramon's words, but then Gulfmon realized something. "Only, where is this castle and city?" The Dark Animal questioned his old friend, getting everyone to widen their eyes as they realized he was right and they didn't know where the castle or the city was. Volcanicdramon gave the group as reassuring smile as he spread his wings out fully.

"Don't worry about that. I can fly us up into the sky, and we'll be able to locate the castle and city instantly". The Earth Dragon reassured his comrades and friends, getting Darkdramon to glare at him. "If it was that easy, why didn't we do it from the beginning?" The Dark Dragon questioned the Earth Dragon with an annoyed look, receiving a smile from Volcanicdramon. "I thought a nice walk through the forest would be a good team trust building exercise". The Earth Dragon answered, getting Kari to giggle in amusement, while the others groaned.

"Do something like this again, and I swear I'll rip your wings off!" GranDracmon growled at the Earth Dragon, getting Volcanicdramon to drop his smile and replace it with a challenging glare. "You're welcome to try". The Legendary Digimon replied to the Vampire King with a smirk on his face, one that GranDracmon returned with a chuckle.

"If you two are done, can we move this along?" Sangloupmon questioned as he tapped one of his metal claws on the ground in an impatient manner. Both GranDracmon and Volcanicdramon ceased their glaring contest and nodded to the Demon Beast. "We're ready, but may I make a suggestion Shadow?" The Earth Dragon questioned his general as he turned to face Shadow, getting him to raise an eyebrow.

"What is it?" The bearer of Darkness questioned his Legendary Digimon, wondering what his suggestion was. "I suggest recalling Sangloupmon, GranDracmon and Gulfmon back to the Fusion Loader. The three cannot fly and would be left behind when we take off". The Earth Dragon explained to his general, receiving an understanding look from Grimdramon.

"He has a point. No offense, but I can't see you two flying, even though you have wings". The Dragon of Darkness said to his two fellow Virus Digimon. The two didn't look offended; they just crossed their arms and looked away with frowns on their faces. "Whatever! Just call us back already!" Gulfmon told his general in an annoyed tone, getting Shadow to let out a sigh as he held up his left hand and pointed his Fusion Loader to GranDracmon and the Dark Animal.

Both Gulfmon and GranDracmon both transformed into flashes and entered the black Fusion Loader. Shadow then turned his Fusion Loader to Sangloupmon, who turned into a flash and entered without a word. "Alright, ready to go". The bearer of Darkness stated as he placed his Fusion Loader away in his right pocket, before he turned to look at Kari. "You need a lift up to Volcanicdramon or Darkdramon?" Shadow questioned his girlfriend, which Kari shook her head in response.

"Don't worry, I got it". The bearer of Light reassured her boyfriend, before she back flipped, landed on her hands and did a handstand. Kari's hands glowed white for a moment, before she launched herself off the ground and into the air, kicking up dust and debris. The 11-year-old girl flipped backwards in mid-air, before she landed on her feet on Darkdramon's left shoulder, making a perfect landing.

Everyone looked impressed with Kari's acrobatics, while she sat down on the Dark Dragon's shoulder. "I'm ready". The bearer of Light stated, snapping everyone out of their impressed state and regain their focus. "Let's go". Shadow told everyone, before he swiped his hands out to the side, blowing his cloak open and revealing his clothes underneath. Shadow gritted his teeth and growled a bit, before his teeth turned sharp. His ears turned into ears of a dragon, his nose changed to a dragon's nose. The white in his eyes changed to black with his pupils turning draconic. Shadow's hands turned into dragon hands with sharp claws and scales appearing that went up to his form arms. Black wings like that of a dragon erupted out of his back, tearing through his cloak and were spread out. Sharp nails came out of his shoes where his feet were, but didn't wreck them. Finally, a black and purple dragon tail erupted out of his tail bones and whipped in the air, coming out of his cloak.

Shadow, Grimdramon, Volcanicdramon and Darkdramon shot out into the air, flying through the tress and high into the sky. Just like the Earth Dragon said, they all spotted the kingdom of the Twilight Zone, however, something unexpected took them by surprise. All the buildings around the castle, even the ones far from it were all in poor condition. They all look like they're about to collapse any second now, even from a gust of wind. The Digimon of the zone, which everyone was barely able to see, all looked in pore condition. The only thing that looked to be in grand condition was the light blue castle at the end of the city.

Shadow, Kari, Grimdramon, Darkdramon and Volcanicdramon all had wide eyes of disbelief at seeing the rather, poor condition of the kingdom with Kari even having her hands over her mouth in horror. "…I believe I speak for all of us when I say 'What the heck!?' Am I correct?" Darkdramon asked with wide eyes, which everyone nodded in agreement without turning to face him.

"Volcanicdramon? Was this place like this when you last visited?" Shadow questioned the Earth Dragon, turning to look at him and saw Volcanicdramon shake his head in response. "I was here 5 months ago, and the kingdom was in splendid condition. How was it reduced to this in such a short time?" The Earth Dragon answered his general, before he turned to look back at the poor looking kingdom with sad eyes.

Shadow turned to look back at the poor looking kingdom, before he narrowed his eyes and focused his powers on his eyesight. His eyes glowed purple as his eyesight increased by tenfold, allowing him to see a few Digimon of the kingdom. He saw Ogremon, Dokugumon, SkullGreymon, Peckmon, Angemon and Apemon. He even saw a rather ticked off Dobermon walk through the street. He retracted his powers, returning his eye sight to normal, before he turned to look at his comrades. "I see Ogremon, Dokugumon, SkullGreymon, Peckmon, Angemon, Apemon and even a Dobermon down there. I can't find any of the Sistermons". The bearer of Darkness told his comrades with narrowed eyes, before he looked away with a frown.

"Although it doesn't help that I don't know what they look like". Shadow added, still having no idea what any of the Sistermons look like. Kari continued to look at the poor kingdom in horror as she a building finally collapse into rubble. "How could something like this happen?" Kari questioned in sadness, getting everyone to look at her in concern. "I don't know. What I do know that staying in mid-air won't change anything". Darkdramon told the 11-year-old girl, getting her to frown, before she nodded to her.

"You're right. Staying here won't help those Digimon. What's the plan?" Kari questioned her boyfriend as she turned to face him, who looked down in thought for a few moments as he thought up of a plan. After a moment or two, he lifted his head and looked back at Kari. "We're gonna have to fly by ourselves. If we fly in with Volcanicdramon and Darkdramon, that'll attract unwanted attention". Shadow began to explain the plan, getting Grimdramon to look at the Earth Dragon and Dark Dragon.

"Not to be offensive, but you two stick out a bit". The Dragon of Darkness told the two in a respectful manner, which the two let out small growls, but didn't complain as they see his point. "Kari, you, Grimdramon and I will fly towards the front of the kingdom. Once in, we'll split up to search for one of the Sistermons and see if they can answer our questions". The bearer of Darkness continued to explain his plan, before he brought out his Fusion Loader with his right hand and passed it to his left hand.

"To do that, we'll need someone who knows what the Sistermons look like". Shadow finished explaining his plan, before he looked down at his Fusion Loader in his left hand. "Does anyone know what Sistermon Blanc, or Noir looks like?" The black and purple haired boy questioned the Digimon inside of his Fusion Loader. Immediately, ShadowSerpahimon appeared on the screen. "Murmukusmon and I have seen the Sistermon sisters and know what they all look like". The Fallen Angel Digimon informed his general, before Murmukusmon replaced him on the screen. "We came with Volcanicdramon last time he visited. We'll help you guys find Sistermon Blanc or Noir". The Count Digimon told his general, getting Shadow to smile in a pleased way.

"Thanks guys. I'll bring you out now". Shadow told his Digimon, before he thrust his Fusion Loader out. "Reload! ShadowSeraphimon and Murmukusmon!" The bearer of Darkness called out as his Fusion Loader's screen glowed black, before two flashes came out and cleared to reveal ShadowSeraphimon and Murmukusmon flying in front of their general. "So, who will go with?" Shadow asked the two as he lowered his left hand, but kept a hold on his Fusion Loader.

Murmukusmon raised his right hand, getting everyone's attention as they looked at him. "If it is alright with you, I'd like to escort Mrs. Kamiya?" The Count Digimon requested as he lowered his right hand, which Shadow stared at him for a few moments, before nodded to him. "Permission granted". Shadow told his Count Digimon, getting Murmukusmon to smile in gratitude. Shadow then turned to look at ShadowSeraphimon, who had his arms crossed. "Looks like you're with us, ShadowSeraphimon". The bearer of Darkness told the Fallen Angle Digimon, getting ShadowSeraphimon to nod to him.

"There's only one thing left to do before we move out. How are we gonna contact each other?" Darkdramon questioned the group, reminding them that they still don't have a means to contact each other. To the surprise of ShadowSeraphimon, Murmukusmon, Volcanicdramon and Darkdramon, it was Kari who answered the question. "We'll do it with these". Kari answered, before she brought out her Digivice with her right hand and held it up, getting everyone's attention.

Kari's Digivice began glowing blue, before it transformed into its royal blue and white D-Tector form, much to the amazement of ShadowSeraphimon, Murmukusmon, Volcanicdramon and Darkdramon. "The D-Tectors are built to communicate with each other. Shadow and I used them to make contact with each other lots of times in the past. So, we'll just use them here as well". The bearer of Light explained to the group about one of her D-Tector's many functions.

ShadowSeraphimon, Murmukusmon, Volcanicdramon and Darkdramon all looked impressed, while Shadow and Grimdramon looked at the black and purple Fusion Loader in the bearer of Darkness's left hand. "I must say, having otherworldly powers are really useful". Volcanicdramon remarked with a smile, getting everyone to chuckle in amusement. Shadow then turned his attention to his girlfriend and looked at her D-Tector. "Are you able to Spirit Evolve?" The bearer of Darkness asked in concern, getting Kari to frown as she turned her D-Tector around to look at it.

"I haven't tried Spirit Evolving yet, but hopefully I still can". Kari answered as she laid her left hand on her D-Tector, causing the screen to light up, before the Symbol of Water appeared on it, causing the 11-year-old girl to smile. Shadow gave a nod, before he turned to look at Murmukusmon. "Grab onto Kari and make sure not to drop her". Shadow told his Count Digimon, which Murmukusmon nodded to him, before he flew over behind Kari and wrapped his left arm around her. He flew away from Darkdramon and kept a tight hold on her, while Kari held onto his arm.

Shadow then held out his Fusion Loader to Darkdramon and Volcanicdramon. Wordlessly, the two turned into flashes and returned to the Fusion Loader. "All right! Let's get to work!" The bearer of Darkness exclaimed as he put his Fusion Loader away in his cloak. Everyone nodded to the DigiDestined of Darkness, before they all flew towards the entrance of the kingdom.

The flight took 2 minutes, but eventually, they arrived at the entrance of the kingdom. They all flew down behind a few trees, their backs pressed against them. "This is where we split. Connect each only when we find either of the two Sistermons, or in case a fight starts". Grimdramon told the group the plan, getting ShadowSeraphimon to laugh in amusement. "Knowing Murmukusmon, he'll start the fight". The Fallen Angle Digimon remarked with an amusmend tone, getting the Count Digimon to frown at him in anger. "You want to start one now?!" The Count Digimon growled at the Fallen Angle, holding up his right fist.

"Knock it off, both of you! You can fight when we have the Code Crown!" Shadow told the Virus Digimon as he returned to his normal stage, before he walked out from behind the trees and walked into the kingdom from the right. Grimdramon and ShadowSeraphimon quickly followed after the bearer of Darkness and quickly disappeared in the crowds of Digimon.

Murmukusmon and Kari watched the three walk away and disappear from sight, before the Count Digimon let go of the 11-year-old girl. "Out of curiosity, how confident are you of your skills when you 'Spirit Evolve, might I ask?" Murmukusmon questioned Kari, getting her to turn around to face him and looked up at his face. "I'd say I'm pretty strong. I can handle a few powerful Digimon, but I'd need to fight some in this world to know for certain". Kari answered the Count Digimon, having no idea if this Digital World worked like hers and Digimon's powers were determined by their Levels.

"Well, you might get your chance soon. But for now, let's focus on finding that Azulongmon". The Count Digimon told the young girl, before he walked out of the tree's shadow and towards the kingdom from the left. Kari quickly followed after Murmukusmon, knowing it was best to not get separated from him.

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(10 minutes later/ Shadow's group)

Shadow, Grimdramon and ShadowSeraphimon walked through the streets of the kingdom, ignoring the looks that they were receiving from the Digimon of the zone. To be more exact, Shadow and Grimdramon were the ones receiving looks. Shadow because he was a human and Grimdramon because he was the only one of his kind and that the Digimon of this zone have never seen him before.

The three have been searching through the kingdom for 10 minutes now and have searched for either of the Sistermon sisters, but no luck so far. They've even gone as far as asking the Digimon of the zone where the two were, but nobody even answered their questions. They just turned away and refused to acknowledge them. Right now, Shadow, Grimdramon and ShadowSeraphimon were walking down the road, deep in a conversation with each other.

"This is ridiculous! We've been walking around for 10 minutes, searching for clues about those two Sistermons and even asking around about them, but still nothing!" The Dragon of Darkness growled out in anger, quickly getting ticked off by how pointless the search was at the moment. "Calm down, lizard breath! Like you said, it's just been 10 minutes!" ShadowSeraphimon snapped at his fellow Virus Digimon, his arms crossed and wings spread out to take flight at any moment.

Shadow gave a sigh with his eyes closed, before he opened them. He was about to speak, only to stop upon seeing something up ahead. He saw 3 Dominimon surrounding an Apemon in front of a nearly rundown building. "Guys, look!" Shadow exclaimed as he pointed forward with his right hand, getting Grimdramon and ShadowSeraphimon to look and see what was happening.

One of the Dominimon shoved the Animal Digimon to the floor, making Apemon gasp in pain as he dropped his hard bone. All three of the Dominimon laughed out in a sinister manner, like they were enjoying the pain that they were inflicting. "I believe you didn't hear me. I said 'Give me all the DigiBytes you have!' This is by Queen Sistermon Ciel's". The Mega Digimon told the Animal Digimon as he kicked Apemon's stomach with his right foot.

Shadow, Grimdramon and ShadowSeraphimon all narrowed their eyes in anger at seeing the treatment. Apemon reached out for his hard bone club with his right hand and grabbed a hold of it. He used it as a means to help him get back on his feet and held it with both hands. Apemon glared at the three Dominimon, before he held up his hard bone club. "They're not for that spoiled little brat! They're for me and my friends!" The Animal Digimon snarled at the Mega Digimon, before he swung his hard bone club at the one in front of him.

However, the attack was blocked by the Dominimon as he used his Final Excalibur to block the hard bone club. Dominimon then kicked the Apemon in the stomach, sending the Animal Digimon slamming onto the ground in front of the building. The three Dominimon started laughing once more, while Shadow, Grimdramon and ShadowSeraphim narrowed their eyes even further than before.

"Anyone who defies Her Majesty's orders is to be executed!" The lead Dominimon cried out as he raised his Final Excalibur, intending to bring an end to the Apemon. Just as Shadow, Grimdramon and ShadowSeraphimon were about to move in to attack, countless icicles came out of nowhere from the sky and struck the Dominimon's body in every angle. Everyone widened their eyes in surprise, while the lead Dominimon cried out in pain, before he dispersed into data. A single Digimon appeared out of nowhere and landed in front of the stunned Apemon, getting everyone to look at the mystery Digimon.

It was a small dragon Digimon that looked like a blue lizard with red eyes. There was ice covering the head, tail, claws, and feet. There was also ice protruding on its back that looked like small wings. It had white fur covering the neck and chest which made it resemble a fur collar winter coat, and bandages wrapped around the forearms. It also had three white hexagons symbols on its shoulders and back.

Shadow and Grimdramon had wide eyes of disbelief as they stared at the new Digimon, while ShadowSeraphimon had a look of amazement on his face. "Who in the Digital World is that?" Grimdramon questioned, wanting to know the mystery Digimon's identity. ShadowSeraphimon looked down at his comrade and answered his question. "That is a Bulucomon". The Fallen Angle Digimon told the Dragon of Darkness, getting Grimdramon to look up at him, while Shadow kept his eyes on the now named, Bulucomon. "I've never heard of that kind of Digimon before". The bearer of Darkness whispered as he continued to stared at the Bulucomon in disbelief and in awe.

The two remaining Dominimon regained their composure and glared at the Bulucomon in front of them. "You little brat! How dare you!" One of the two Dominimoon snapped at the Mini Dragon, who glared and growled back at him. "How dare me? How dare you and your queen steal from the Digimon of this zone like you have every right! A Queen is suppose to rule her people with trust and love, not with tyranny and fear! That's why Sistermon Noir will be a better Queen than Sister Ciel will ever be!" Bulucomon roared out at the Mega Digimon, showing no fear to them and only pure resolve.

The confrontation had caught attention from nearby Digimon as they watched in disbelief, shock and awe. Even Shadow, Grimdramon and ShadowSeraphimon were impressed with the Mini Dragon's bravery. But there was more in Shadow's eyes. He had a look of longing in them, as if he wanted Bulucomon himself.

The Mini Dragon charged at the two Dominimon, but unlike their fallen comrade, they were ready. "Final Excalibur!" The two Dominimon called out as they drew their Final Excaliburs from their left wrists, before they swiped them out, striking Bulucomon. The force of the two attacks sent the Mini Dragon crashing onto the ground on his stomach, groaning in pain. The two Mega Digimon laughed out sinisterly as they stared at the fallen Mini Dragon, before one of them walked up to the fallen Bulucomon.

"You wanna know something? You heroic types always end up in the mud. You know why? Because that's where you lot belong. Underneath the heel of those with true power, that's where you belong!" The Dominimon exclaimed as he held his hands out to the side. The Mini Dragon groaned as he opened his eyes and glared up at Dominimon standing over him. "You're wrong. You're the one that's weak, and I'm the one that's strong. I was strong enough to resist Ciel's corruption, but you were weak enough to be consumed in it!" Bulucomon retaliated as he fired one shard of ice from his mouth, which pierced into Dominimon's chest.

Shadow, Grimdramon and ShadowSeraphimon all instantly grew respect for the Mini Dragon Digimon, along with settling a matter in the bearer of Darkness's head. 'That settles it! I want Bulucomon apart of my team!' Shadow thought to himself with conviction, now wanting the Mini Dragon as a member as his team.

The Dominimon that got hit by Bulucomon's ice shard growled at the Mini Dragon, before he raised his Final Excalibur up. "Say whatever helps you sleep at night. In fact, let me help put you to bed. Permanently". Dominimon said to the Mini Dragon, before he began to bring his blade down on Bulucomon.

Bulucomon showed no fear, keeping his eyes open as his end drew closer to them. However, a black blur appeared out of nowhere in front of him and blocked the Dominimon's Final Excalibur. Everyone watching widened their eyes in shock as the blue was revealed to be Shadow, who was holding his katana with his right hand in a reverse position, blocking the Final Excalibur, his cloak blowing in the breeze, showing his clothes.

Shadow looked over his shoulder to look at the stunned Bulucomon, and the Apemon, before he gave the Mini Dragon a proud smile. "Well said. You've earned my respect for standing up to these cowards". Shadow praised the Mini Dragon, getting Bulucomon to lose his disbelief and replace it with awe. The bearer of Darkness turned to look back at the Dominimon that he was blocking, before he pushed harder and pushed the Mega Digimon back to his comrade.

Before the two could even react, Grimdramon and ShadowSeraphimon attacked them. "Darkness Breath!/ Strike of the Seven Dark Stones!" The two called out as Grimdramon unleashed a black coloured breath attack, while ShadowSeraphimon fired seven spheres of dark energy at the two Dominimon. The attacks struck both Dominimon, dispersing them into data before they could even scream out in pain.

With the two distractions gone, Shadow swiped his katana out to the side, before darkness appeared over it. The darkness extended to the tip of the blade, before it cleared to reveal the katana gone. The bearer of Darkness turned around to look at the Mini Dragon and gave him a smile. "Hold still for a moment. I'll heal you". Shadow told Bulucomon as he held his left hand out to the Mini Dragon, before black sparkles came out and rained down on him.

As he was showered in dark sparkles, Bulucomon felt all the pain from the two attacks disappear, getting him to widen his eyes in shock. Soon after a few moments, Bulucomon was completely healed of his injures. Shadow retracted his arm into his cloak, while the Mini Dragon climbed up to his feet, before he looked down at his claws. "There. You should be as good as new". Shadow told the Mini Dragon with a soft smile, getting Bulucomon's attention as he looked up at the human before him.

"Who… who are you?" The Mini Dragon questioned in disbelief, wanting to know the identity of the human who saved him. "I'm Shadow. Shadow Nonaka". Shadow introduced himself to the Mini Dragon as Grimdramon and ShadowSeraphimon walked up next to him. "And these are my friends, Grimdramon and ShadowSeraphimon". The bearer of Darkness introduced his comrades to Bulucomon, getting the Mini Dragon to turn his head to look at the Dragon of Darkness and Fallen Angel.

"Hello there". Shadow Seraphimon greeted the Mini Dragon with his arms crossed, while Grimdramon walked up to him. "You've got guts to take on those guys, and that's enough to earn my respect". The Dragon of Darkness told his fellow Dragon Digimon as he held his right claw out for a handshake. Bulucomon stared at Grimdramon's claw for a moment, before he grew a smile and accepted it with his left claw.

"Thanks. I'm Bulucomon by the way". Bulucomon introduced himself to the three as he and Grimdramon finished their handshake and retracted their claws. "You really saved my hide back there. I owe you guys big time". The Mini Dragon added, getting Shadow's attention as he knelt down before him. "If that's the case, can you tell us where we can find Sistermon Blanc, or Noir?" Shadow asked the Dragon Digimon, getting Bulucomon's attention. He looked up at the 11-year-old boy with a confused look.

"Huh? Why do you want to find them?" The Mini Dragon questioned in confusion, wondering why they were searching for the two princesses. "We want to ask them what's going on here exactly. We came from the Dark Zone to speak to Queen Sistermon Ciel to ask for supplies in our journey to battle against the Bagra Army…" Grimdramon began to explain to his fellow Dragon Digimon, only to be cut off by his cry of surprise.

"You guys are planning to fight the Bagra Army? Does that mean you guys are one of those armies?" Bulucomon questioned in an excited tone, getting Shadow, Grimdramon and ShadowSeraphimon a little surprised at the enthusiasm in his voice. "Well… I guess you could say that, but we haven't really came up with a name, or symbol yet". Shadow answered the eager Mini Dragon, increasing his excitement.

"Anyway, as I was saying. We came here to speak to Queen Sistermon Ciel to ask for supplies in our journey to battle against the Bagra Army, but instead of a warm welcome, we were attacked. Volcanicdramon said that wasn't like when he last came here to…" Grimdramon continued to explain, only to be cut off once more, but not by Bulucomon this time.

"VOLCANICDRAMON!" A young female voice shouted out in shock, before an unknown Digimon landed behind Bulucomon, getting everyone to turn to look at who it was. It was a humanoid Digimon in the shape of a female nun. It wore a black klobuk with embellishments resembling cat ears, a cape, and devil wings. The klobuk features a pair of eyes and a mouth which mimic Noir's facial expressions. It had silver hair and its humanoid face had silver eyes with the eyes having crosses stitched inside. It wore a black and white habit with white designs under which it wore a frilly black and white petticoat and a pair of black panties, as well as a pair of black heels and a black thigh high socks that end with white frills. It wielded two guns that are in the shape of crosses.

Shadow and Grimdramon looked confused as they've never seen this Digimon before, while ShadowSeraphimon and Bulucomon widened their eyes in surprise to see her. "Princess Sistermon Noir!" The Mini Dragon and Fallen Angel Digimon exclaimed in shock, getting Shadow and Grimdramon to widen their eyes in surprise. 'This is one of the Sistermons?' The partners of Darkness thought in surprise, turning to look at each other for a moment.

Their attention shifted when Sistermon Noir ran up to Shadow and placed her hands on his shoulders. "Do you really have the Guardian of the Dark Zone, Volcanicdramon with you?" The Virus Digimon questioned in an urgent tone, surprising the users of Darkness at how she was acting. "Y-yeah. He's right here". Shadow answered as he brought out his Fusion Loader with his left hand and held it up. The Fusion Loader's screen immediately lit up and showed Volcanicdramon's face.

"Hello Noir". The Earth Dragon greeted the princess of the Twilight Zone, who leaned her face towards the Fusion Loader. "I can't believe it! It really is you, Volcanicdramon!" Sistermon Noir exclaimed with a relived smile on her face, confusing Shadow, Grimdramon and ShadowSeraphimon on why she looked relived. "What has happened to the Twilight Zone? Last time I was here during Ciel's coronation, everything looked to be in perfect condition, so what happened?" Volcanicdramon questioned the young princess, getting straight to the point.

Sistermon Noir dropped her relived expression and replaced it with one full of rage. "My sister Ciel is what happened! Ever since you left, she revealed who she really is; a power hungry witch. She started keeping all the castle's treasures to herself, before she began stealing from the Digimon of the zone. She even kicked Blanc and I out of the castle!" Noir told the Legendary Digimon of the Dark Zone with a hateful tone, getting everyone to widen their eyes in surprise.

"What!? How could Ciel do this to you and Blanc, her own sisters!?" The Earth Dragon questioned in disbelief, while Shadow gave a low growl at hearing how Sistermon Ciel treated her sister. Noir gave a huff as she crossed her arms and looked to the side. "All that ever mattered to her was the throne and having everything in the Twilight Zone to herself. She never cared about me and Blanc". The Virus Digimon answered with a hint of sadness in her eyes, getting everyone to gaze at her in concern.

Noir turned back around to look at Shadow's Fusion Loader to look at Volcanicdramon. "But now that you're here, you can change everything for the better!" The Virus Digimon exclaimed with a smile, confusing everyone at her words. "How can I change anything here? I'm not the guardian of this zone, Azulongmon is". Volcanicdramon reminded the princess of the zone, getting her to shake her head sideways. "That's the thigh; Azulongmon says that because Ciel is the oldest, she's the heir to the throne and we must obey her". Noir told the Earth Dragon, getting him to let out an enraged cry.

"WHAT!? How could he tolerate this!?" Volcanicdramon questioned in outrage, getting Noir to lower her head in sadness. "He said it's because she's queen and that she's free to do whatever she wants". The Virus Digimon answered the Earth Dragon, now getting Shadow and Grimdramon to narrow their eyes in anger. "That's his reason why he's allowing this? That's stupid! For a Guardian Digimon; he's doing a terrible job". Shadow remarked with a frown on his face, getting Grimdramon to nod in agreement. "I agree!" The Dragon of Darkness exclaimed in agreement, breathing out a small breath attack into the air.

"That's why we were hoping that you could convince him to disown her from the throne. That way, either Blanc or I could take over and fix all the damage he's done". Noir told Volcanicdramon, getting everyone to look at her. "I see. Where is Azulongmon now?" The Earth Dragon questioned the princess, wanting to know where his old friend was. "No one has seen him since Ciel's coronation. The only few times he's appeared was at his altar up the mountain". The Virus Digimon answered Volcanicdramon, having gone up there thousands of times.

"That'll have to do. I'll go up there to speak with him, but I honestly don't think I'll be able to convince him". Volcanicdramon told Sistermon Noir, getting her to grow a small smile fill of hope. "That's all I ask". Noic replied to the Earth Dragon, before she looked up at Shadow. "Forgive me for my rudeness. I am Princess Sistermon Noir of the Twilight Zone". The Virus Digimon introduced herself as she gave a bow.

"I'm Shadow. Shadow Nonaka". Shadow introduced himself to the princess, before gesturing to Grimdramon and ShadowSeraphimon with his right hand. "And these are my friends, Grimdramon and ShadowSeraphimon". The bearer of Darkness introduced his comrades, which the two bowed to Sistermon Noir. "It has been sometime, Noir". The Fallen Angel Digimon greeted the princess, which Noir nodded to him before she turned to look back at Shadow.

"I heard everything you said to Bubucomon. Aid in dethroning my sister, and we'll supply you for your journey". Noir offered to the bearer of Darkness, which Shadow nodded to her. "Fine then. We'll help you dethrone your power hungry sister". Shadow told the young princess, getting her to smile in relief. "Thank goodness. Let us be off for Azulongmon's altar!" The Virus Digimon cried out as she began walking away, but ShadowSeraphimon stopped her.

"Hold up! We need to contact our friends and tell them about our change of plans". Shadow told the princess of the Twilight Zone, getting her to turn to look at him for a moment, before she gave a nod. "Very well then. Please hurry". Noir told the bearer of Darkness, which Shadow nodded to her, before he held up his Fusion Loader in front of him.

The Fusion Loader glowed black as it morphed into a black and purple D-Tector, getting Sistermon Noir and Bulucomon to widen their eyes in surprise. Shadow punched in the contact combination, before he waited for a moment. Eventually, the Symbol of Water came onto the screen. "Kari? You alright?" Shadow said to the D-Tector, hoping that it everything was alright on the other end.

'I'm okay Shadow'. Kari answered from her side, getting Shadow to sigh in relief to see that Kari was fine. "That's good. Listen, we found Sistermon Noir". The bearer of Darkness told his girlfriend as everyone gathered around to listen in on the conversation. 'Really? Well, Murmukusmon and I found Sistermon Blanc, plus a few more Digimon'. The bearer of Light replied to her boyfriend, much to the surprise of everyone as they didn't think she'd run into the other princess.

'I'm with Murmukusmon, Sistermon Blanc and a few of her friends. We talked it out and I decided to help Blanc out. We're going to head to Azulongmon's altar to talk to him'. Kari explained to her boyfriend from her end, getting Shadow to lose his surprised expression and replace it with a natural one. "Grimdramon, ShadowSeraphimon and I decided to help out Noir as well. We're heading to Azulongmon's altar as well. We'll meet you guys up there". Shadow told Kari, looking up from his D-Tector's screen to look at Grimdramon.

'Okay, understood. We'll see you there. Just be careful, we might have attracted unwanted attention'. The bearer of Light told her boyfriend, before the Symbol of Water disappeared on the screen, indicating that the connection had been broken. "I told you guys that Murmukusmon would start a fight". ShadowSeraphimon remarked, getting Grimdramon to look up at him.

"Whatever made you assume that he was responsible for a fight taking place?" The Dragon of Darkness questioned the Fallen Angel, while Shadow's D-Tector transformed back into its Fusion Loader form. He looked back up at Noir and gave her a nod, sending an unspoken message that they were ready. Noir gave a nod back, before she began walking away, which Shadow, Grimdramon and ShadowSeraphimon followed after her. "Wait!" Bulucomon called out in a pleading tone, getting everyone to look back at him.

"What is it?" Grimdramon questioned his fellow Dragon Digimon, wondering what Bulucomon wanted. The Mini Dragon knelt down before the group and bowed his head. "Please, let me join you to dethrone Sistermon Ciel. I cannot stand idly by while others fight for this zone's future. Please, allow me to assist you". The Mini Dragon begged, getting surprised looks from everyone.

Bulucomon raised his head, allowing everyone to see the determination in his eyes. Shadow grew a smile as he walked up to the Mini Dragon and knelt down before him. "There's no need to bow to us. You're more than welcome to come with us". The bearer of Darkness told the Dragon Digimon as he placed his left hand on Bulucomon's right shoulder, getting the Mini Dragon to look up at him in surprise, before he grew a smile.

What the two didn't notice was the smile on Grimdramon's face and the pleased look on ShadowSeraphimon's helmet. Sistermon Noir watched as Shadow and Bulucomon stood up on their feet, before she turned to face the crowd of Digimon watching. Even when she revealed herself, the crowd of Digimon had been watching the whole event, but she paid them no attention until now. She held her right hand's index finger to her lips, telling them to be quiet. All the nearby Digimon nodded to their princess, before they returned to their business.

Noir then began to lead Shadow, Grimdramon, ShadowSeraphimon and Bulucomon out of the village and towards the forest to head to Azulongmon's altar. The Apemon, who had been silently watching watched them all in envy, before he walked back into his house to wonder why he wasn't as strong as them. Unknown to them, a single Gargoylemon was flying in the sky, having listened in on the conversation. The Armor Level Digimon flew away, heading towards the castle to tell his queen of what he learned.

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(Meanwhile with Kari a few minutes ago)

Kari and Murmukusmon had been walking through the streets of the kingdom, ignoring the looks that they were receiving from the Digimon of the zone. To be more exact, Kari was the one that was receiving the look because she was human. The two have been searching through the kingdom for 8 minutes now and have searched for either of the Sistermon sisters, but no luck so far. They've even gone as far as asking the Digimon of the zone where the two were, but nobody even answered their questions. They just turned either told them, or threatened them to go away, much to Kari's concern as she could sense their fear.

Right now, Kari and Murmukusmon were walking down a street besides one another. Kari had her arms folded behind her and was looking down with a worried look, while the Count Digimon his arms crossed, but he did look curious about something. Giving in to his curiosity, Murmukusmon turned his head to look at Kari. "Mrs. Kamiya? May I ask you something?" The Count Digimon questioned the bearer of Light, getting her attention as she looked up at him.

"Sure, what is it?" Kari answered the Count Digimon, wondering what he wanted to ask her. "I apologize if this may seem personal, but could you tell me how you know Shadow? Besides the fact that he's told us that he's traveled through space, time and different worlds, we don't really know much about his past. Is there anything you can tell me?" Murmukusmon asked the bearer of Light, getting her full attention as she stopped walking and turned to face him fully.

Kari grew a smile on her face as she looked up at the sky fondly. "I met him three years ago. I was being bullied by a boy named Jason and his friends to hang out with them, but then Shadow came in and saved me". Kari began with a happy smile as she thought of the day she met the boy that won her heart. The Count Digimon gave out a whistle upon hearing how his general met this young woman before him. "Wow… Talk about a knight in shining armor". Murmukusmon commented with a smile, but Kari gave no comment about his words.

"When I first met him, I liked his hair and eyes as they were unlike anything else I've seen before. But I saw something else in his eyes, I saw sadness and isolation in them, as if he's been sad and alone all his life. I decided to be his friend and never let him be alone ever again. Later on, we became friends, and eventually we confessed our feelings when we said goodbye to each other". Kari continued to tell Murmukusmon about her and Shadow, and how they came to be.

Murmukusmon listened with great focus and noticed something she said. "When you said goodbye?" The Count Digimon questioned in a confused voice, wanting an explanation. Kari grew a sad look on her face upon remembering the end of her first adventure with Shadow, her brother and the other DigiDestined, and when they said goodbye to each other. "At the end of our adventure, Shadow didn't come back with us. He decided to stay in our Digital World instead of coming back with us". The bearer of Light revealed to the Virus Digimon, getting Murmukusmon to widen his eyes in shock.

"He what!? Why would he stay in the Digital World of your world instead of going back with you?" The Count Digimon questioned in a surprised voice, getting Kari to lower her head and look down in sadness. "It was because he had nothing waiting for him back home. Nothing except pain, hatred and mockery". Kari revealed to Murmukusmon, increasing his disbelief at what he learned. "Why would those things be waiting for him to return?" The Count Digimon questioned once more, wanting to know why his general will be welcome back with pain, hatred and mockery.

Kari's sadness increased more as she thought back to when Shadow showed her his memories of before he became a DigiDestined. All the pain, mockery and hatred he was subjected to all because of his hair and eyes. It was inhuman and in her opinion, Shadow didn't deserve any of that as he's proven to be a kind and gentle boy. "Shadow used to be an orphan, he didn't have any parents. Because of that, he was forced to live in an orphanage. But that orphanage seemed more like a prison to him. He was mocked and hatred by other children because of his hair and eyes. They even ganged up and attacked him. The caretakers of the orphanage didn't even give him the right care. They just kicked him out at night and refused to feed him". The bearer of Light revealed to the Count Digimon, her eyes showing her sadness for her boyfriend for living that life.

Murmukusmon widened his eyes in shock, before he narrowed them in anger and turned his hands into fists. No one deserved that sort of life, much less his general! "If I ever see those humans, I'll kill them for what they did to Shadow!" The Count Digimon growled in anger as he held up his shaking right fist from the anger he felt. That got Kari to raise her head and looked at the Count Digimon with a frown on her face.

"You still have so much to learn about Shadow". The bearer of Light stated with her arms folded, getting Murmukusmon to look at her in confusion. "What do you mean?" The Count Digimon questioned the bearer of Light in confusion, wondering what she meant. Kari gave a sigh as she looked up at the sky. "I asked Shadow if he ever wanted to kill those people that hurt him in the past. I was expecting his answer to be yes, but instead he said the opposite and that he didn't want to kill them". Kari revealed to the Count Digimon, making him widen his eyes in shock as he instantly lost his anger.

"What!?" Murmukusmon questioned in disbelief, which Kari nodded to him as she grew a smile on her face and looked up at the sky. "At one point he did wish to kill them, but he grew up. He realized that if he did kill those people, he'll just be worse than them. He let go of his rage, and it saved him". The bearer of Light explained to the Virus Digimon why her boyfriend let go of his hate for those who harmed him in the past and moved on. She looked towards Murmukusmon's face and saw his shocked look. Kari narrowed her eyes in a cold look, which took the Count Digimon back in surprise as he never expected to see that look on her.

"People will be consumed in their hatred if they don't let go of it, but that doesn't mean you have to forgive the ones who wronged you in the past. Shadow let go of his rage, but hasn't forgiven the people of the orphanage for what they did to him. Are you willing to let go of the hate you've developed for them after hearing what those people did to Shadow?" Kari questioned in a cold voice, further surprising Murmukusmon at the coldness in her voice.

'This girl… there's more to her than meets the eye'. The Virus Digimon said in his mind, now realizing that Kari wasn't all that she seemed to be. Murmukusmon opened his mouth to speak, only to be cut off by an explosion further up the street, getting Kari and the Count Digimon's attention as they looked up ahead to see what caused the explosion. Further up the street, they a Moosemon lying down on the side of its body with deep scratches all over its body. In front of the fallen Armor Digimon were three Diaboromon.

One of the Virus Digimon held up their right claw, before he stabbed it into the Moosemon's side, making the Armor Digimon cry out in pain, while Kari covered her mouth in horror. "You've disobeyed Queen Sistermon Ciel for the last time. Now, you die". The Diaboromon told the Moosemon, before he began gathering energy into the green sphere on its chest. Kari widened her eyes as she realized what the Virus Digimon was about to do.

Without even thinking about it, Kari shot out like a bullet towards the Diaboromon charging up his attack. The bearer of Light held up her hands as they glowed with white energy, before she palm struck the Diaboromon on the left side of its stomach, making the Virus Digimon cry out in pain as he was shot out like a bullet away from Moosemon, his claws being forced out of its stomach.

The Moosemon, the two remaining Diaboromon and passing by Digimon all widened their eyes in supirse at Kari's sudden appearance. Kari immediately turned to face Moosemon, before she knelt down before him and held her now light glowing hands on his wounds. "Don't worry. I'll heal you in a moment". The bearer of Light told the Guardian Deity of the Mountains with a gentle smile, getting Moosemon to look at her eyes and saw only pure concern for him.

However, the two remaining Diaboromon from behind weren't going to wait as they began gathering energy into the green spheres in their chests. Murmukusmon, having been waiting, decided to act. He spread his wings, before shooting out from the ground towards the two Diaboromon. He grabbed both their faces with his claws, much to their surprise, before he flew away from Kari and Moosemon.

The last Diaboromon, the one that Kari stuck, climbed back onto its feet and saw the girl healing Moosemon's injures. "Cable Crusher!" The Virus Digimon called out, stretching out its arms and launching them towards Kari, getting both hers and Moosemon's attention. Despite the danger she was in, Kari returned her focus to healing Moosemon. The Guardian Deity of the Mountains turned to look up at the bearer of Light in fear for her safety.

"Forget me, just get out of here!" Moosemon told Kari in hopes she'll leave and save herself, but she didn't move and kept on healing them. "Forget it! I'm not leaving you!" Kari replied to the Armor Digimon as Diaboromon's claws were drawing closer to her. However, right when they were about to strike her, someone jumped down from the sky and stomped down on the claws, saving Kari from harm. The Diaboromon gasped out in pain, while Kari and Moosemon turned to face the one who saved them.

To Kari's surprise, it was a QueenChessmon that had saved them, who was holding her Queen Stick with both her hands. The Puppet Digimon looked over her left shoulder to look at Kari. "In that case, I'll cover you while you heal Moosemon". QueenChessmon told the bearer of Light, before she returned her attention to the Diaboromon and leaped towards him. Kari returned her attention to Moosemon and continued to heal him.

QueenChessmon slammed the top of her Queen's Stick into the Virus Digimon's stomach, making him cry groan in pain, before she spun around and slammed the side of the hammer part of her stick into Diaboromon's head, sending him crashing onto the ground. The Puppet Digimon leaped towards the fallen Digimon, before brought down the hammer part of her stick onto Diaboromon's head, crushing it and causing the rest of his body to disperse. The Puppet Digimon stood up fully on her feet and gave a smirk. She turned to look back at Kari and saw her still healing Moosemon.

Suddenly, something wrapped an arm around her waist and held a white clawed hand to her throat. Murmukusmon's head leaned over QueenChessmon's left shoulder, revealing that it was him that was holding her captive at the moment and glared at her. "Who are you suppose to be, and what were you planning to do to Kari?" The Count Digimon questioned the Puppet Digimon, getting her to frown at him.

"The name's QueenChessmon, handsome. And about the human…" QueenChessmon began as she brought up her Queen's Stick with her hammer, striking Murmukusmon's face, making him cry out and release his grip on her. Quickly, QueenChessmon spun around and swept his legs with her Queen Stick, knocking him to his back. QueenChessmon finished it up by jumping onto his chest and held her Queen's Stick against his chest. "You can calm down; I'm not going to hurt her when she's healing my friend". The Puppet Digimon finished as she blew a kiss to the Count.

Murmukusmon looked at QueenChessmon's face for a few moments, before he gave her a smirk. "You're feisty. I like that". The Count stated, getting QueenChessmon to chuckle in amusement as she got off Murmukusmon's chest and stood up fully, keeping a hold of her Queen's Stick with her right hand. She turned to look back at Kari and Moosemon and saw The Guardian Deity of the Mountains almost completely healed.

Murmukusmon got back on his feet, before he walked over to Kari. QueenChessmon followed after the Count and they both stopped behind Kari, watching her finish healing Moosemon. Her hands stopped glowing and she lowered them, before she gave a smile at The Guardian Deity of the Mountains. "There. How are you feeling?" Kari asked Moosemon as he got up on his hoofs and stood up on them. The Armor Digimon looked down at his body and indeed, saw that it was completely healed. Moosemon looked back at Kari and gave her a smile, before he bowed his head in gratitude.

"Thank you, human. Please, may I ask you your name?" The Guardian Deity of the Mountains asked Kari in a grateful tone, getting her to smile as she placed her right hand on his head and gave him a comforting rub. "It's Kari. Kari Kamiya". Kari answered the Armor Level Digimon in a gentle tone, getting Moosemon to look up into her eyes. "You saved my life, and I am grateful for that. Tell me, are you a general of an army?" Moosemon questioned Kari in a curious tone, which she shook her head. "Not really. I don't even have a Fusion Loader". The bearer of Light answered as she brought out her D-Tector with her left hand.

Moosemon and QueenChessmon turned to look at the D-Tector in Kari's hand, which the Puppet Digimon had to walk around to get a better look at. "What does this device do?" QueenChessmon questioned in a curious voice, getting Kari to look up at her. "You wouldn't believe me if I told you". The bearer of Light answered, getting the Puppet Digimon to grow a curious look on her face.

"I don't understand. I thought you were a general since you had him with you". Moosemon said in confusion as he looked up at Murmukusmon, having assumed that he was Kari's Digimon. "Oh, Murmukusmon isn't my Digimon. He's my boyfriend's Digimon and a part of his team". Kari explained to The Guardian Deity of the Mountains, getting both him and QueenChessmon to look back at her in surprise. "You have a boyfriend? You seem so young". The Puppet Digimon said in surprise, thinking that Kari was too young to be dating someone.

"Trust me. These two have proven to be more mature than normal kids their age". The Count Digimon remarked, getting Kari, QueenChessmon and Moosmon to look at Murmukusmon for a moment, before Kari looked back at the Armor Level Digimon. "We came here from the Dark Zone to speak with the queen. But after our 'welcome comity' gave us a rather, 'rude' welcoming, we knew someone was up. That's why we decided to…" Kari began to explain, before she was cut off by a young female voice.

"Moosemon! QueenChessmon!" A female voice called out in relief from further down the street, getting everyone's attention as they looked down the street to see who that voice belonged to. To Kari, the Digimon she saw was one she's never seen before. It was a humanoid Digimon in the shape of a young female nun. It wore a pink klobuk with embellishments that resembled rabbit ears, a cape, and angel wings. The klobuk featured a pair of eyes and a mouth which mimic its facial expressions. It had silver hair and its humanoid face had silver eyes with the eyes having crosses stitched inside. It wore a white habit with golden designs under which it wears a frilly white petticoat and a pair of white panties, as well as a pair of knee high boots with gold trim that featured the same golden designs as its habit. It wielded a three pronged golden lance that features a heart shaped butt end.

The Digimon wasn't alone as there were two more besides her. One of them was a Kyukimon, and the other was a Crusadermon. Both Moosemon and QueenChessmon's faces lit up in joy upon seeing the three. "Crusadermon, Kyukimon and Princess Sistermon Blanc!" Moosemon exclaimed with a happy expression, getting Kari and Murmukusmon to widen their eyes upon realizing that they found one of the princesses.

"Are you two alright? We heard that there was a commotion going on, and became worried. What happened?" Crusadermon questioned in concern with a female voice, revealing that she was a female as she and Kyukimon walked up to the group, while Blanc ran towards them. "A group of Diaboromon tried to force me to carry their cargo of DigiBytes…" Moosemon began to explain as he gestured passed Kari, QueenChessmon and Murmukusmon to the right.

Everyone turned and saw a carriage full of containers for DigiBytes in it. "After I refused, they attacked me. It was only because of this that I survived". The Armor Digimon finished as he walked up behind Kari and gave her a little push to Sistermon Blanc, Crusadermon and Kyukimon, getting them all to look down at the human before them. Kari looked a little nervous, but she still clasped her hands together and bowed to them. "Hello there". Kari greeted the Digimon with a respectful tone, before she took notice of their surprised look.

"A human? Here?" Kyukimon said in surprise with a female voice, revealing that she was a female. Blanc kept her surprised expression for a few moments, before she gave Kari a grateful smile. "If Moosemon said you helped him, then I believe it. Thank you for saving my friend". The Vaccine Digimon thanked Kari as she bowed her head a little in gratitude, which Kari shook her head at her. "No problem. Besides, I can't just stand by when I see someone suffering in front of me". The bearer of Light replied to the Princess of the Twilight Zone, getting Blanc to raise her head to look at her.

"I see. Still, I'm thankful to you. If it wasn't for you, I probably would have lost my friend". Blanc told Kari, telling her that she was still grateful. Crusadermon then stepped forward, getting Kari to look up at her. "What is a human like you even doing here in the Twilight Zone?" The Knight of Honor questioned Kari, wanting to know why she and Murmukusmon were here in this zone.

Murmukusmon stepped forward and looked up at the Royal Knight Digimon. "We came here from the Twilight Zone to ask for supplies for our journey to battle against the Bagra Army". The Count told the Knight of Honor, getting Crusadermon, Sistermon Blanc, Kyukimon, Moosemon and QueenChessmon all to gasp in surprise at what he just said.

"Battle against the Bagra Army?" QueenChessmon questioned in surprise that they were planning to battle against the Bagra Army this whole time. Murmukusmon turned to look at the Puppet Digimon and nodded to her, before he turned to face Crusadermon again. "Indeed. Volcanicdramon suggested coming here for supplies…" The Count continued, only to be cut off by the cry of surprise from Sistermon Blanc.

"Volcanicdramon? Here?" The Vaccine Digimon questioned in surprise, getting Kari to look at her in confusion, before she gave a nod. "Yeah? He's with Shadow right now, searching for you and Sistermon Noir". Kari told Blanc, causing her, Crusadermon and Kyukimon to grow hopeful expressions. The Bewitching Beast turned her head and looked at her princess. "This could be our chance to change everything for the better!" Kyukimon remarked with hope in her voice, which Crusadermon nodded in agreement.

"Kyukimon's right. He can convince Azulongmon to renounce Ciel!" The Knight of Honor exclaimed as she held up her Pile Bunker on her right hand. Crusadermon's words caused both QueenChessmon and Moosemon to grow hopeful expressions on their faces, while Kari and Murmukusmon looked confused at what they were saying. "Excuse me, but what are you talking about?" The bearer of Light questioned in a confused voice, getting Blanc, Crusadermon, Kyukimon, Moosemon and QueenChessmon to look at her and the Count.

"What has happened here in the Twilight Zone? From what I remember when I came here with Volcanicdramon and ShadowSeraphimon, everything looked to be in perfect condition, so what happened?" Murmukusmon questioned the young princess, getting straight to the point as he crossed his arms in front of himself. The Count's words confused Sistermon Blanc, Crusadermon and Kyukimon, before the Bewitching Beast widened her eyes as she recognized Murmukusmon now.

"Wait, I remember you! You were one of Volcanicdramon's escorts when he came here for Ciel's coronation!" Kyukimon exclaimed in realization, getting Sistermon Blanc and Crusader to widen her eyes as they finally recognized the Digimon before them. Murmukusmon turned and nodded to Kyukimon, confirming her suspicions. "Indeed I was. Now, what happened when I left this zone with Volcanicdramon and ShadowSeraphimon left?" The Count questioned once more, wanting to know how the Twilight Zone was reduced to this.

Sistermon Blanc lost her surprised expression and replaced it with one full of sadness. "My sister Ciel is responsible for all the suffering and sadness. Ever since you left, she didn't hide her true self anymore. She began ruling a reign of terror. She kept all the castle's treasures to herself, even stealing from the Digimon of this zone. They were forced to steal from her to survive. She even kicked Noir and I out of the castle!" Blanc told the Count Digimon with sadness in her voice, causing Murmukusmon and Kari to widen her eyes in disbelief.

"What!?" Kari exclaimed in anger as she walked up towards Blanc and looked at her in rage. "Why would she kick you and your sister out of your home? She's your older sister, and it's an older sibling's job to love and care for their younger siblings. How could she do that do you?" The bearer of Light questioned the princess, enraged at the thought of someone disowning their younger sibling.

Sistermon Blanc began sobbing in sadness with tears falling from her eyes. The sight caused Kari to instantly lose her anger and replace it with sadness for the Vaccine Digimon. "She… she never considered Noir and I her siblings. She just called us threats to losing her throne. We never meant anything for her!" Blanc explained to Kari why her sister kicked her and Noir out of the castle, increasing Kari's sadness for her as she could see how the Vaccine Digimon was affected by her older sister's words.

The bearer of Light walked forward and placed her hands on Blanc's shoulders, before she gave the princess of the Twilight Zone a comforting hug. Kari's actions took everyone by surprise, having not expected her to be so straightforward. Kari, who had her head resting on Sistermon Blanc's right shoulder, leaned her head back and gave Sistermon Blanc a sad smile. "I'm sorry that your sister shunned you and Noir. An older sibling should always love their younger siblings, and when they don't, they've lost every right to be your family". Kari said to the young princess in genuine sadness, further surprising Blanc as she could see in Kari's eyes that she was really sad for her.

Sistermon Blanc grew a sad smile on her face, before she whipped her tears away with her left hand. "Thank you for being sad for me. I really appreciate your feelings for me, even though we've just met. Allow me to properly introduce myself. My name is Sistermon Blanc". The Vaccine Digimon introduced herself to the bearer of Light, before she gestured to Kyukimon and Crusadermon with her left hand. "These are my bodyguards and oldest friends, Kyukimon and Crusadermon". Blanc introduced Kari to her bodyguards and oldest friends, getting Kari to look up at the Bewitching Beast and Knight of Honor, which the two bowed their heads to her.

"Greetings human". Kyukimon greeted Kari with a pleasant look on her face, which the bearer of Light bowed her head to her as well. Kari then turned to look at Crusadermon, who bowed her head with her right hand resting on her chest. "You have our thanks for saving Moosemon, and for comforting our princess". The Knight of Honor told the young bearer of Light, getting her to smile up at the Royal Knight Digimon.

"It's nice to meet all of you. My name is Kari. Kari Kamiya". Kari introduced herself as she and Sistermon Blanc broke their hug, before they both took a couple of steps back from each other. "Are you the General that Murmukusmon spoke of?" Blanc asked Kari, which she shook her head in response. "No, not really. The general that Murmukusmon was talking about is my boyfriend". Kari answered the princess, which surprised her a bit, but she kept quiet about that.

"Is there a way to contact him? We need to take Volcanicdramon to Azulongmon's altar, so that he can talk some sense into that idiotic guardian of ours!" Crusadermon growled out as she held up her right fist, having the urge to smash her Pile Bunker into something. Kari, sensing the anger in the Knight of Honor's words, narrowed her eyes up at her.

"You said like you hate Azulongmon". Kari assumed with her arms crossed, which Crusadermon looked down and nodded to her. "That lazy lizard is perfectly fine with our zone suffering. He said that since Ciel is the oldest, she's the heir to the throne and that she's free to do whatever she pleases and that we must obey her! He's the guardian of this zone, but he's allowing the Digimon to suffer under Ciel's rule! It ticks me off so much that I just want to smash my fist into his face!" The Knight of Honor explained in rage, showing just how much her rage for the Twilight Zone's Guardian was.

Everyone gazed at the Knight of Honor in concern at seeing how large her rage for the Dragon Digimon was. "Okay, we'll help you. The Digimon of this zone are suffering, and I hate seeing innocent people suffer". Kari told the Royal Knight Digimon, getting her to lose her enraged look and replaced it with gratitude. Sistermon Blanc and Kyukimon still looked worried for Crusadermon, but they returned their attention to Kari and smiled at her.

"Thank you Kari. It means a lot to me for my people to prosper again. Could you please contact your boyfriend?" The Puppet Digimon asked Kari with a gentle tone, getting the bearer of Light to return her attention to her. However, before Kari could answer her, a ringing noise caught everyone's attention. Kari looked down at her D-Tector in her left hand and saw the Spirit Symbol of Darkness on the screen.

"Would you look at that? It looks like he beat us to a punch and called us first". Kari said with a smile on her face, getting everyone curious as they gathered around her. Kari pressed a button on her D-Tector, answering the call. 'Kari? You alright?' Shadow said from the other end of the call, getting Kari to sigh in relief to hear that he was unharmed.

"I'm okay Shadow". Kari answered her boyfriend with pure love in her voice, which everyone was able to detect. 'That's good. Listen, we found Sistermon Noir'. The bearer of Darkness told his girlfriend, making everyone widen their eyes in surprise that his group found the second princess. "Really? Well, Murmukusmon and I found Sistermon Blanc, plus a few more Digimon". The bearer of Light told her boyfriend as she looked around at Sistermon Blanc, Crusadermon, Moosemon, QueenChessmon and Murmukusmon, before she looked back at her D-Tector.

"I'm with Murmukusmon, Sistermon Blanc and a few of her friends. We talked it out and I decided to help Blanc out. We're going to head to Azulongmon's altar to talk to him". Kari explained to her boyfriend, hoping he'll head to the altar with them. 'Grimdramon, ShadowSeraphimon and I decided to help out Noir as well. We're heading to Azulongmon's altar as well. We'll meet you guys up there'. Shadow told Kari, filling everyone with relief that he was gonna help the Twilight Zone as well.

"Okay, understood. We'll see you there. Just be careful, we might have attracted unwanted attention". The bearer of Light told her boyfriend, before she pressed a button, causing the screen to turn blank, indicating that she ended the call. Kari looked up at the group and smiled at them. "They're heading towards Azulongmon's alter now with Volcanicdramon now. Everything should be fine soon". Kari told the Digimon, instantly filling them all with hope that soon, the reign of terror would end.

"Let us make haste to the altar then. Time is wasting". Crusadermon exclaimed, receiving nods of agreement from them all, eager to end Sistermon Ciel's reign. "Lead the way, old friend". Blanc told her bodyguard, which Crusadermon nodded to her princess. "It'll be my pleasure". The Knight of Honor replied with an eager voice, before she turned to face the forest and began walking towards it. Kari, Sistermon Blanc, QueenChessmon, Moosemon and Kyukimon all followed after the Knight of Honor as she began leading them all to the altar of Azulongmon at the top of the mountain.

What the group didn't notice was a Dobermon was watching them all with an enraged look. The Beast Digimon turned back around and walked away, leaving the group alone.

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(Half an hour later)

Kari, Sistermon Blanc, Murmukusmon, Crusadermon, QueenChessmon, Moosemon and Kyukimon were currently climbing up the mountain to reach Azulongmon's altar with the Knight of Honor leading them all. They have been walking up the forest for the past half an hour now, but none of them have showed sights of exhaustion yet.

"Are we close?" Murmukusmon questioned with a slightly exhausted voice, not used to this much walking as he preferred to fly instead. "What's the matter handsome? Don't have the endurance?" QueenChessmon playfully mocked the Count as she looked over her left shoulder to look at him, getting Murmukusmon to let out a small growl at her. "We should be arriving soon. We're not too far now". Crusadermon told Murmukusmon to prevent a fight from breaking out, getting the Count's attention as he sighed in relief.

Sistermon Blanc was humming a tune to pass the time, but had gotten bored with it. So, she decided to take this chance to learn more about her new friends. The young princess turned her head to look at Kari and gave her a smile. "Kari, are you a General of an army?" Sistermon Blanc asked the bearer of Light, getting Kari to widen her eyes in surprise as she turned to face the Vaccine Digimon. The Vaccine Digimon's question caught everyone's attention as they listened in on the conversation as they kept walking.

Kari shook her head at Blanc, giving her answer. "No. I'm not a General". Kari answered Sistermon Blanc, getting the Vaccine Digimon to narrow her eyes as she stared into Kari's. "Do you want to be one?" The Vaccine Digimon questioned, causing Kari to widen her eyes at the sudden question. The bearer of Light looked down in thought for a few moments, before she lifted her head and nodded to Sistermon Blanc. "If it means helping the Digimon of this world, I'd be more than willing to become a General of an army. There's just a few problems". Kari answered the Vaccine Digimon as she brought out her D-Tector with her right hand.

"From what I've learned so far, a human needs a Fusion Loader. I don't have one; I only have my D-Tector and Digivice". The bearer of Light explained to the group, getting Murmukusmon to narrow his eyes as he remembered something ChaosGallantmon told him. "Perhaps it's still possible for you to get a Fusion Loader". The Count told the bearer of Light, getting everyone curious at what he said. "How?" Kyukimon questioned Murmukusmon, wondering how Kari could still get a Fusion Loader.

Murmukusmon held his right hand up to his face with the tip of his index finger's nail just an inch from his lips. "ChaosGallantmon told me that Shadow's device wasn't a Fusion Loader at first. At first, it was a device that Shadow called a 'Digivice Burst'. In the middle of a battle, somehow it transformed into a Fusion Loader. Perhaps it's possible for your D-Tector to transform into a Fusion Loader". The Count explained to the group, recalling what ChaosGallantmon told him when he saw Shadow's Digivice Burst transform into a Fusion Loader.

Everyone looked amazed after listening to Murmukusmon, although they did wonder how Shadow's Digivice Burst became a Fusion Loader. "Murmukusmon is right. If your boyfriend's device was able to become a Fusion Loader, it's possible for yours to become one as well". Moosemon said with a grin, getting Kari to look down at her D-Tector in her hand. "There's still one problem left". The bearer of Light stated, getting everyone wondering what this last issue was.

"What is it?" QueenChessmon questioned the young girl, causing Kari to grow a sad smile on her face as she thought about her partner. "My Digimon partner". Kari answered the Puppet Digimon's question, her mind flashing back to when she last saw her partner 2 years ago. The Digimon looked at each other, assuming she meant that she needed a main Digimon. "If that's the case, just pick one of us to be your main Digimon". Blanc told the bearer of Light, getting Kari to slightly widen her eyes in surprise as she looked at the Vaccine Digimon.

"You're willing to become a part of my team?" Kari asked Blanc in surprise, which she nodded to the brown haired girl. "Of course. Besides…" Sistermon Blanc began as she looked up at the sky above, before she held her lance out towards it. "Truth be told, I want to do more for our world than just the Twilight Zone. I want to fight the Bagra Army and achieve the hopes for a brighter future!" The Vaccine Digimon exclaimed with conviction in her voice, surprising Kari at the determination in her voice, and the words she used.

'The hopes for a brighter future?' The bearer of Light thought to herself, her head coming up with an idea from those six words. "It is our duty to protect Blanc, so if she joins your time, Crusadermon and I would be more than willing to as well". The Bewitching Beast told Kari, further surprising her as she looked up at her with wide eyes. "Kyubikimon is correct. I'd be more than willing to join if it meant basing some heads". Crusadermon remarked with an eager voice, wanting to fight powerful opponents.

"I would be willing to join your team as well. You saved my life, and that is a debt that I can never repay you. The least I can do is help you battle the Bagra Army". Moosemon told Kari with a grateful smile, wishing to repay her for what she did for him. "Sign me up as well. It's getting boring here in the Twilight Zone, and I want to fight someone". QueenChessmon added in with a smirk, more than willing to join Kari's team if she gets to battle powerful opponents.

Kari looked at the Digimon in surprise at how they were willing to join her, while Murmukusmon just smiled at the sight. Soon, Kari gave a smile of her own, touched that they were willing to join her in battling the Bagra Army. "Thanks guys, but you misunderstood what I meant. I didn't mean I didn't have a Digimon partner. I actually do have a Digimon partner, but she's not here with me". Kari explained to the group to help them understand, along with getting them to look surprised that she already has a partner.

"You already have a Digimon? Who is it?" Blanc questioned Kari, pretty curious on who her partner Digimon is. Kari grew a bright smile on her face upon thinking about her partner and how close they were, despite their short time together. "My partner Digimon is a Gatomon". The bearer of Light revealed, causing everyone to widen their eyes in disbelief at the identity of Kari's partner. "A GATOMON!?" Sistermon Blanc, Crusadermon, Kyukimon, Moosemon, QueenChessmon and Murmukusmon exclaimed in disbelief as they stopped walking any further, which took Kari back in surprise at how they were reacting.

"T-that's right?" Kari answered in a confused voice, wondering why they were acting like this from learning Gatomon's identity. "Do you really mean Gatomon? As in the Legendary Digimon?" Crusadermon questioned in disbelief as the group resumed climbing up the mountain, replacing Kari's confusion with wonder at what the Knight of Honor just said. "Legendary Digimon?" Kari said in confusion as she doesn't know much about this Digital World yet.

"Long ago, the Bagra Army began its quest to conquer the Digital World and was nearly successful. In an attempt to stop the Bagra Army, the Legendary Digimon split the Code Crown into one-hundred-and-eight pieces and the Digital World into one-hundred-and-eight zones. One of the Legendary Digimon was a Gatomon". Sistermon Blanc explained to the bearer of Light about the history of the Digital World and the Legendary Digimon, getting Kari to widen her eyes upon learning that a Gatomon was among the Legendary Digimon.

"Amazing. So, you're saying that Gatomon is like a Legendary Digimon here in the Digital World, right?" Kari asked in amazement that her partner was considered to be a Legendary Digimon here in this Digital World. Sistermon Blanc nodded to her, making Kari grow an amazed smile on her face. Just then, the group reached the end of the forest and out of it and into an open field, where there was a dragon theme altar at the edge of the mountain.

"We're here". Crusadermon stated as the group walked forward, before they looked around themselves and didn't see Shadow's group. "Where's your boyfriend and Princess Sistermon Noir?" QueenChessmon questioned as she held her Queen Stick over her right shoulder, and turned her head to spot anyone coming. Before anyone could answer her, the sounds of a twig snapping caught their attention, which they all quickly turned around in a defense stance in case it was an enemy.

Fortunately, it wasn't an enemy. It was Shadow, Grimdramon, Sistermon Noir, ShadowSeraphimon and Bulucomon coming out of the forest, who all looked at the group across them. Kari, Sistermon Blanc, Crusadermon, Kyukimon, Moosemon, QueenChessmon and Murmukusmon all sighed in relief as they dropped their defense stance. "Sister! Thank goodness you're alright!" Sistermon Noir exclaimed in relief as she ran up to Blanc and proceeded to check if she had any injures, much to the Vaccine Digimon's embarrassment. "Sister, I'm not a helpless baby!" Blanc complained, but Noir just kept searching for any injures.

Shadow, Grimdramon ShadowSeraphimon and Bulucomon all walked up to Kari, Crusadermon, Kyukimon, Moosemon, QueenChessmon and Murmukusmon, which the Count Digimon walked over to his general's side. "I see you've made some new friends". Shadow stated with a smile on his face, which Kari returned to her boyfriend. "You could say that. I'd like you to meet Crusadermon, Kyukimon, Moosemon and QueenChessmon". The bearer of Light introduced her new Digimon friends to her boyfriend and his Digimon, which they all looked up at the group behind Kari.

"So you're Kari's boyfriend. From the way you dress, I think it's clear that you like black". QueenChessmon remarked with a smile as she leaned closer and took in every detail of Shadow. "It's my favorite colour, along with purple". The bearer of Darkness stated with his arms crossed, before he and Grimdramon turned to look up at Crusadermon.

'Back in that other world, that Digimon was called LordKnightmon. Why is it called Crusadermon here? Ahh, it doesn't matter'. Shadow said in his mind as he uncrossed his arms and bowed his head towards the Digimon of the Twilight Zone. "It's nice to meet you all. I'm Shadow Nonaka, and these are my partners Grimdramon, ShadowSeraphimon and Murmukusmon". Shadow introduced himself and his Digimon to the four Digimon, before he looked down and smiled at Bulucomon. "And this Bulucomon". The 12-year-old boy added as the Mini Dragon gave a wave with his right claw.

"Hi there". Bulucomon greeted, getting Kari to smile down at him. "It's nice to meet you". Kari greeted the Mini Dragon back with a smile as she took Bulucomon's right hand with hers and shook hands with him. "So, even you came back here". Crusadermon said to ShadowSeraphimon as she brought out a rose from out of nowhere with her right hand, getting the Fallen Angle's full attention as he looked up at her. "Hello, pinky". ShadowSeraphimon greeted the Knight of Hanoi, getting her to let out a small his at the nickname.

"So, here we are; a bunch of Light and Dark Digimon, all together with the same goal of dethroning the queen of this zone". Grimddramon remarked from his spot next to Shadow, getting the 12-year-old to slightly widen his eyes at the words he uses. "Indeed. You could say that this group is like a union. I believe that a union of Light and Darkness is called Twilight". Kyukimon commented, getting the bearer of Darkness to widen his eyes even more than before.

'A union of Light and Darkness. Twilight, huh?' Shadow thought to himself with wide eyes, Grimdramon and Kyukimon's words repeating themselves in his head. At that moment, Sistermon Blanc and Noir walked up to the group, getting everyone's attention as they turned to look at them. "Are you the human that has Volcanicdramon?" Blanc questioned Shadow in a serious tone, which Shadow nodded to her as he brought out his Fusion Loader with his left hand.

The screen of the Fusion Loader lit up and revealed Volcanicdramon's face. "Hello Blanc". The Earth Dragon greeted the youngest princess, getting the Vaccine Digimon to smile brightly at seeing the Legendary Digimon of the Dark Zone. "Volcanicdramon! Thank goodness that you're here!" Blanc exclaimed in relief as she clapped her hands together, still keeping a hold on her lance.

"Noir has told me everything that has happened and that Azulongmon refuses to do anything. Please, summon him straight away so that I can speak with him?" Volcanicdramon requested, which Blanc nodded to him and dropping her relived expression. "Right away". The Vaccine Digimon replied to the Earth Dragon, before she and Noir turned around and walked up to the altar.

Everyone watched as the two Sistermons knelt down in front of the altar with Blanc laying her lance down on the ground, before they both clapped their hands together. Noir gained a black aura around herself, while Blanc gained a white one. The two spoke in perfect synchronicity with their eyes closed. "Azulongmon, Guardian of the Twilight Zone! Heed our pleas and appear before us so that we may yet save our home!" The two sisters chanted together as their auras transferred over to the dragon themed altar, causing the dragon statues to glow both black and white.

Everyone watched with wide eyes of amazement as the two Sistermons chanted. Shadow still had his left hand up, holding his Fusion Loader to allow Volcanicdramon to witness this himself. He could feel the Darkness from Noir, and the Light in Blanc. Seeing the two forces come together amazed him so much, and increased his thoughts of the combined element of the two. 'Is this the power of both Light and Darkness? The power of Twilight?' The DigiDestined of Darkness thought to himself in amazement at the combined power of Light and Darkness.

The sky above everyone was clouded with stormy clouds, covering it from view. Lightning soon came down from them, before something began to come out of it. Soon, the Guardian of the Twilight Zone and Guardian of the East, Azulongmon came out of the clouds from behind the altar and looked down at the group before him. "You have spoken and I have come!" Azulongmon called out with a powerful and wise voice, getting everyone to look up at him.

"Wow, look at him. He's almost as big as ChaosDuskdramon". Kari remarked in awe as she stared up at the Guardian of the East, getting Grimdramon to narrow his eyes and grumble. 'Ha! I could take him on!' The Dragon of Darkness thought to himself, pretty confident that he could defeat the Guardian of the Twilight Zone easy. Shadow stared up at the Holy Dragon and compared him to the one he saw back in the Tamers World.

Both Noir and Blanc raised up to their feet and smiled at the sight of the Guardian of the Twilight Zone. "Azulongmon, thank you for answering our call". Sistermon Noir thanked the Holy Dragon as she bowed her head, before she raised it to look at him. "Why have you two called for me?" Azulongmon questioned with narrowed eyes, getting right to the point. "We've called you here to beg you to renounce our sister, Sistermon Ciel as queen and appoint Noir as the new queen". Blanc explained to the Guardian of the Twilight Zone, getting a surprised look from her sister. Azulongmon on the other hand, just narrowed his eyes at the two siblings in annoyance.

"I've told you two countless times before; Ciel is the oldest and has the right to the throne". The Holy Dragon told the two Sistermons in an annoyed tone, but the two didn't falter from his words. "It's not just us asking you. It's also the Legendary Digimon of the Dark Zone, Volcanicdramon!" Noir exclaimed as she swiped her right hand out to Shadow, getting Azulongmon to look and see the group behind the two princesses. Shadow held up his Fusion Loader. "Reload! Volcanicdramon!" The bearer of Darkness called out, before his Fusion Loader's screen flashed brightly and a black light came out.

The black light shot into the air, before it transformed into Volcanicdramon, who flew at eye level to Azulongmon, who looked up at his old friend. "Azulongmon. It has been some time since we last saw each other". The Earth Dragon greeted the Holy Dragon, but his voice lacked any warmth. "Indeed it has, old friend. Now, why have you come here?" The Guardian of the Twilight Zone questioned his old friend with hostility in his voice, causing Volcanicdramon to narrow his eyes at him.

"The real question is why are you allowing Ciel to continue her reign of terror? You're the Guardian of the Twilight Zone, so it's your duty to keep Ciel from continuing to make the Digimon of the Twilight Zone suffer! Why aren't you renouncing her?" The Earth Dragon questioned his old friend in anger, wanting to know why Azulongmon wasn't doing anything about Ciel.

The Guardian of the East was silent for a few moments as he stared at his old friend, before he spoke. "Ciel is the heir, thus she's meant to take the throne. She is meant to be the queen, not Noir of Blanc. It is the natural order of things. Like how Darkness is a force of evil and Light if a force of good, Ciel is meant to be queen, and that is final". Azulongmon explained to the Earth Dragon why he's allowing Ciel to continue ruling as queen, and why he refuses to renounce her as queen.

The Holy Dragon's words made Kari, Grimdramon, Crusadermon, ShadowSeraphimon, Murmukusmon and Bulucomon narrow their eyes in outrage at his ridiculous reasons, but they were nothing compared to Shadow as an aura of darkness was surrounding him. "Is this some kind of a joke!? That's why you're allowing Ciel to continue to rule as queen?!" The bearer of Darkness questioned in outrage as he walked forward, getting everyone's attention as they looked at Shadow and saw the aura of darkness around him.

(Play Tales of Berseria Velvet's Theme Song)

"Who are you suppose to be, human?" Azulongmon questioned with narrowed eyes directed at Shadow, but he didn't even flinch at the Holy Dragon. "My name is Shadow Nonaka, General of the army, Twilight's Union!" Shadow exclaimed as he swiped his left hand out to the side and kept a tight hold on his Fusion Loader, his cloak showing a brief glimpse of his clothes underneath. Kari, Grimdramon, Volcanicdramon, ShadowSeraphimon, Murmukusmon and Bulucomon all widened their eyes at hearing Shadow finally decide a name for his team.

"Twilight's Union? And what sort of army is that?" The Guardian of the Twilight Zone questioned the 12-year-old boy, wanting to know what Twilight's Union stands for. Shadow stared up at the Guardian of the East for a moment, before he took a deep breath. "We're a force that uses the powers of Light and Darkness to battle the forces of evil and defend the innocent. No matter what sort of enemy we face, light or dark, we'll fight to the bitter end and win!" Shadow called out, explaining his team's credo to the Holy Dragon, receiving surprised looks from everyone at why he named his team 'Twilight's Union'.

The only one not surprised was Azulongmon as he looked unimpressed. "You have much to learn, boy. Darkness is the force of evil, and Light is the force of good. That is the natural order". The Holy Dragon told the 12-year-old boy, making Shadow, Kari, Grimdramon, Volcanicdramon, ShadowSeraphimon, Murmukusmon and Bulucomon to glare at him. "Says who!? Darkness evil!? Light good!? Everyone thinks that, but that's nothing but an assumption! It's a choice, nothing is meant to be! And you're a perfect example as you're not acting like how a guardian is meant to act!" Shadow snapped at the Holy Dragon, finally getting a rise out of Azulongmon as he narrowed his eyes in anger at him.

"How dare you!" The Holy Dragon exclaimed in anger as he lowered his face right down to the DigiDestined of Darkness. "Listen here, boy! I-!" Azulongmon began, only to be cut off by Shadow he latterly disappeared and reappeared in front of his eyes, much to the surprise of the Sistermon sisters, Crusadermon, Kyukimon, Moosemon, QueenChessmon and the Holy Dragon himself.

"No, you listen here! Nothing is meant to be! It's a matter of the choices you make that matters! Sistermon Ciel was meant to be a queen to protect her people and the Twilight Zone, but instead chose to be a tyrant that brought pain and misery to this zone. You're the guardian, and guardians are meant to protect. Instead, you're lazing around as the Digimon of this zone suffers. Good or bad, it's the choices that someone wants to make that matters. Nothing is meant to be. And my choice is to help the Digimon of this zone, because I want to, not because I'm meant to". Shadow explained to the Guardian of the Twilight Zone with conviction in his voice, much to the disbelief of the Sistermon sisters, Crusadermon, Kyukimon, Moosemon, QueenChessmon and Azulongmon himself.

Kari, Grimdramon, Volcanicdramon, ShadowSeraphimon and Murmukusmon all had a proud look on their faces, proud of Shadow for standing up to the Guardian of the Twilight Zone, and for sticking to his beliefs. Bulucomon had a look of awe on his face at seeing Shadow's bravery and resolve, now desiring to join his team and make his goal a reality. Shadow turned around with his back facing Azulongmon's, before he jumped off the Holy Dragon's head and landed in front of the Sistermon sisters.

"This was a waste of time. The so called 'guardian' isn't gonna help, so let's just go. We'll just force her to give up the throne". The bearer of Darkness told the two princesses as he walked past them. "I agree! We should have done this from the start! Who needs a guardian that won't do his job!?"Crusadermon exclaimed in agreement as Shadow stopped in front of the group, before he held his Fusion Loader out to Volcanicdramon. The Earth Dragon turned into a flash and returned to Shadow's Fusion Loader, before he turned back around to face the group.

"If anyone here has the guts to fight against Sistermon Ciel and her forces to free this zone, follow me!" Shadow exclaimed out loud, before he walked past them all and stared heading back to the kingdom. Immediately, Kari, Grimdramon, ShadowSeraphimon, Murmukusmon, Crusadermon, Kyukimon, Bulucomon, Moosemon and QueenChessmon began following after the bearer of Darkness down the hill.

(Tales of Berseria Velvet's Theme Song)

Sistermon Noir and Blanc watched the group with wide eyes full of hope, before they turned to look back at Azulongmon, who was watching with wide eyes as well. "Excuse us". Noir requested as her sister picked up her lance, before they followed after their friends, ready to fight for their zone's future.

Azulongmon watched as the group walked into the forest and left his view, leaving the Holy Dragon alone. Azulongmon looked down at the ground as he thought about what Shadow scolded into him. 'Nothing is meant to be, it's a choice that we make'. The Guardian of the Twilight Zone thought to himself as he raised his head and looked at the forest. The bearer of Darkness had greatly affected him, and the Holy Dragon grew incredibly interested in the young boy.

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(Meanwhile with the group)

Shadow, Kari, ShadowSeraphimon, Murmukusmon, Crusadermon, Kyukimon, Bulucomon, Moosemon, QueenChessmon, Sistermon Noir and Blanc were walking down the mountain, all with the same destination in mind. Shadow was leading the group with a natural expression on his face and his Fusion Loader in his right hand. Kari and Grimdramon were walking besides him, both looking proud at the bearer of Darkness's head with smiles. Even ShadowSeraphimon and Murmukusmon looked proud of their general.

However, suddenly out of nowhere, a squad of Devidramon and Aegiochusmon Dark appeared and surrounded the group. Everyone looked at the Digimon surrounding them and huddled up. "Looks like Ciel sent more of her goons to stop us". Grimdramon remarked as he crouched down, ready to pounce on something. "That won't stop us!" Bulucomon stated with a confident smirk on his face, which Shadow and Grimdramon nodded in agreement.

A single Aegiochusmon Dark flew up to the group from the right, getting Kari, ShadowSeraphimon, Crusadermon and Sistermon Blanc to look at it. "You've all been hereby sentenced to death by Queen Sistermon Ciel! Do not resist!" The God Man Digimon told the group, before he lashed out towards Kari with his three scythes out, ready to impale her. However, Sistermon Blanc leaped in front of Kari, facing her fellow Vaccine Digimon, before she stabbed the end of her lance into the ground.

"Protect Wave!" The Princess of the Twilight Zone called out as she generated protective wave in front of her. Aegiochusmon swung his right scythe at Sistermon Blanc, but the protective wave she was generating stopped him dead in his tracks, before he was launched away. Crusadermon leaped towards the God Man Digimon, before she grabbed hold of one of the sash blades with her left hand.

"Spiral Masquerade!" The Knight of Honor called out, before she moved like a blur all over the God Man Digimon. After a moment, Crusadermon reappeared behind the Aegiochusmon Dark, who split into pieces, before he dispersed into data. "Child's play". The Royal Knight Digimon remarked as she let go of the sash blade, before she brought out a rose from out of nowhere.

All the Aeigochusmon Dark and Devidramon all roared out in rage at the comrade's demise, while Crusadermon landed next to Kari, ShadowSeraphimon and Sistermon Blanc. "What's the plan?" QueenChessmon questioned as she held her Queen's Stick up with both her hands in a stance. "Grimdramon, ShadowSeraphimon, Murmukusmon and I will handle them here. You guys go on ahead and deal with Sistermon Ciel". Shadow told the group, getting Kari, Crusadermon, Kyukimon, Moosemon, QueenChessmon and Bulucomon to widen their eyes in surprise. The two Sistermons were silent as they stared down at the ground.

"What sort of plan is that?" Kyukimon questioned with narrowed eyes directed at the enemies in front of her. "A good one. It has to be either Blanc or Noir that defeats Ciel". ShadowSeraphimon answered, getting the Bewitching Beast to look over her right shoulder to look at him. Before she could even reply to that, Noir spoke up. "ShadowSeraphimon's right". The Virus Digimon stated, getting Crusadermon and Noir to look at the back of hers and Blanc's heads.

"Ciel is our sister, meaning she's our problem. It's our duties as the Princesses of the Twilight Zone to protect our home, even from our own family. This is something we have to do". Sistermon Blanc said with resolve in her voice, surprising the two upon hearing the conviction in her voice. Kari gave a smile as she looked over her left shoulder to look at the back of Blanc's head. "You two won't be alone. I'll be there to help you guys out". The bearer of Light told the two sisters, getting Blanc to smile as she looked over her left shoulder to look at her friend.

"Thank you". The Vaccine Digimon thanked Kari, who gave her a wink in response. "The only thing we need now is a distraction". Murmukusmon remarked from his spot next to QueenChessmon and Moosemon, which the Armor Digimon grew a grin. "I can handle that. Just leave it to me". The Guardian Deity of the Mountains told his comrades, getting Murmukusmon and QueenChessmon to look down at him in confusion, wondering how he'll deal with distracting the enemy Digimon before them.

"Once we're done here, we'll hurry after and join up with you guys". Shadow told Kari without turning to his face as he kept his eyes on the enemy, getting her to look at him and nod. "All right, go!" The General of Twilight's Union called out, getting Moosemon to widen his eyes. "Hanging Twister!" The Armor Digimon called out to the heavens, before a massive twister appeared in the middle of the squad of Devidramon and Aegiochusmon before him.

The strong twister drew in lots of Devidramon and Aegiochusmon, dispersing them into data and creating a pathway through towards the kingdom. "Now's our chance! Go!" The Guardian Deity of the Mountains called out as the massive twister dispersed, granting them access to the pathway. Reacting quickly, Kari, Noir, Blanc, Crusadermon, Kyukimon, QueenChessmon and Moosemon began running down the pathway that Moosemon created for them, leaving Shadow, Grimdramon, ShadowSeraphimon, Murmukusmon and Bulucomon alone to face the horde of Devidramon and Aegiochusmon.

Shadow turned to look at Bulucomon, wondering why he was still here. "Bulucomon, why didn't you go with them?" The bearer of Darkness questioned the Mini Dragon, getting Bulucomon to look up at him. "It's because I want to stay here and fight with you guys". Bulucomon answered with a grin, getting Shadow to frown in confusion for a moment, before he grew a smile.

"Do as you please". The bearer of Darkness told the Mini Dragon, before he faced forward and narrowed his eyes. "Alright everyone! You guys ready to rock!?" Shadow questioned his Digimon, causing them all to smirk with confidence and nod their heads. "You bet we are!" Grimdramon, ShadowSeraphimon and Murmukusmon all cried out in an eager voice, getting the bearer of Darkness to grow a pleased smile.

"That's what I like to hear!" Shadow exclaimed, before he swiped his Fusion Loader in front of him. "Reload! Dorugoramon! GranDracmon! SkullMammothmon! Ghoulmon Black! Darkdramon!" The General of Twilight's Union called out as his Fusion Loader's screen lit up, before five flashes came out. The flashes cleared to reveal Dorugoramon, GranDracmon, SkullMammothmon, Ghoulmon Black and Darkdramon, which they all let out battle cries with GranDracmon, SkullMammothmon and Ghoulmon Black all crashing onto the ground on their feet.

(Wada Kouji - Sora Mau Yuusha! X5)

(DigiFuse Sequence)

The top part of Shadow's Fusion Loader elevated to reveal the purple crystal underneath, which let out a small shine. "Grimdramon!" Shadow called out as in a black coloured background, Grimdramon's body glowed a pinkish light with thousands of cards of him appearing behind him in the background. "GranDracmon!" Shadow called out as in a purple coloured background, GranDracmon's body glowed a pinkish light with thousands of cards of him appearing behind him in the background. "Dorugoramon!" Shadow called out as in a dark gray background, Dorugoramon's body glowed a pinkish colour with thousands of cards of him appearing behind him in the background.

Shadow held his Fusion Loader with his left hand up in front of his face with his right hand in his pocket, covered in a small black aura surrounding him with a violet background. He narrowed his eyes, which let out a small purple flash. "DigiFuse!" The DigiDestined of Darkness called out as he thrust his left hand out, before a bright light came out of the Fusion Loader's screen.

"Grimdramon!" Grimdramon called out his name as a black aura surrounded him, before he took a stance above a platform with a black background. Suddenly, 4 different screens appeared behind him that showed parts of his body like his wings, tail, face and claws.

"GranDracmon!" GranDracmon called out his name as a cobalt blue aura surrounded him, before he took a pose above a platform with a cobalt blue background. Suddenly, 4 different screens appeared behind him that showed parts of his body like his mask, hair, wings and shark mouths.

"Dorugoramon!" Dorugoramon called out his name as a dark gray aura surrounded him, before he took a pose above a platform with a dark gray background. Suddenly, 4 different screens appeared behind him that showed parts of his body like his head, wings, claws and wings.

Grimdramon, GranDracmon and Dorugoramon shot into the air with different coloured energy surrounding them with different coloured background. Black for Grimdramon, cobalt blue for GranDracmon and dark gray for Dorugoramon. The three Digimon slammed into each other midair, creating a bright light that covered them from view. "DigiFuse!" The three Digimon called out as a bright black X appeared in the bright light. The bright light cleared to reveal the fused form of Grimdramon, GranDracmon and Dorugoramon.

It was a giant multi coloured skeletal dragon. On his back were Dorugoramon's wings, only the blades attached to them were metallic purple. His claws were the exact same as Grimdramon's, only were bigger to suit the fused form. GranDracmon's shark mouths were now on the Digimon's shoulders, only smaller now to fit on them and had Dorugoramon's orbs in them. The spikes on the back of GranDracmon's legs were now on the back of the Digimon's legs. The Digimon had Grimdramon's face and head with him having a long stream of black hair now, with Dorugoramon's side visors on his face, only they were pure black now. He had Dorugoramon's tail and legs. Finally, he had Grimdramon's torso, only slimmer now like Dorugoramon.

The new Digimon let out a powerful roar, before he spun around and took a pose above a platform with his claws up. "Grimdramon X3!" The fused form of Grimdramon, GranDracmon and Dorugoramon called out to the heavens with a dark gray background. Suddenly, 4 different screens appeared behind him that showed parts of his body like his head, wings, claws and tail.

(DigiFuse Sequence finished)

Grimdramon X3 roared out as he spread his wings and flew high into the air with many eyes following him. "Meteor Strike Attack!" The Final Dragon King cried out before surrounding himself in black flames. He then flew down to the ground, generating the flames around his right fist, before he slammed it into the ground, releasing a black inferno. The inferno spread out before him, burning through all the Devidramon and Aegiochusmon in front of him.

"Death Arrow!" Ghoulmon called as he held up his hands, before he began firing black arrows of death from the evil eyes on its hands. The death arrows struck multiple Devidramon and Aegiochusmon, exploding upon impact and deleting them. "Grand Charge!" SkullMammothmon cried out, charging forward and knocking a few Devidramon and Aegiochusmon into the air like bawling pins. "Baby Hail!" Bulucomon cried out, breathing out countless shards of ice, which impaled the Devidramon and Aegiochusmon Dark that SkullMammothmon knocked into the air, causing them to disperse into data.

Darkdramon pointed his Gigastick Lance at a group of charging Devidramon, before a giant ball of dark matter formed at the tip. "Dark Roar!" The Dark Dragon roared out as he fired the black of dark matter, which struck and exploded on the Evil Dragons, reducing them into data. ShadowSeraphimon held his hands out in a circular formation, before seven spheres of dark energy materialized in front of him. "Strike of the Seven Dark Stars!" The Fallen Angel Digimon called out as he thrust his hands out, launching the seven spheres of dark energy and striking a group of Aegiochusmon Dark. "Gehenna Flame!" Murmukusmon cried out, spitting out hellfire from his mouth at a group of Devidramon, burning them all.

(DigiFuse Sequence)

The top part of Shadow's Fusion Loader elevated to reveal the purple crystal underneath, which let out a small shine. "Grimdramon X3!" Shadow called out as Grimdramon X3 let out a powerful roar, before he spun around and took a pose above a platform with his claws up with a dark gray background. Suddenly, 4 split screens appeared behind him that showed parts of his body like his head, wings, claws and tail.

"Darkdramon!" Shadow continued as Darkdramon roared, before he thrust his Gigastick Lance out, taking a pose above a platform with a dark blue background. Suddenly, 4 split screens appeared behind that showed parts of his body like his hair, Gigastick Lance, feet and tail.

"DigiFuse!" The DigiDestined of Darkness called out as he thrust his left hand out, before a bright light came out of the Fusion Loader's screen. "DigiFuse!" The two Digimon called out as a bright black X appeared in a bright light.

In a black digital-like world, Grimdramon X3 let out a roar as his hair, right claw, wings and tail glowed luminous black. In a dark blue digital-like world, Darkdramon flew through the air as he held out his Gigastick Lance, before he glowed bright blue as he entered the black digital-like world and struck Grimdramon X3's back.

But instead of hurting him, Darkdramon merged with Grimdramon X3, granting him some of his features. Grimdramon X3 now had Darkdramon's Gigastick Lance on his right arm and his long stream of black hair had changed to red. His wings had disappeared and were replaced with Darkdramon's wings, along with the tail.

The fused form of Grimdramon X3 and Darkdramon let out a powerful roar as he flew into the air with his new wings, before he spun around and held his Gigastick Lance out. "Grimdramon X3D!" The fused form Grimdramon called out as five split screens appeared behind him in the background that showed different parts of his body like the core of his Gigastick Lance, his left claws, his head, the shark mouths on his shoulders and wings.

(DigiFuse Sequence finished)

"Giga Dark Roar!" Grimdramon X3D cried out as he held his Gigastick Lance out, gathering a large orb of black energy surrounded by purple lighting at the tip. He then fired a large stream of energy that tore through the enemy Digimon and dispersing them into data. "Oh man! I'm never gonna get tired with this DigiFusion!" The Dark Dragon King remarked as he held up his right hand, before he took flight into the sky.

Shadow chuckled in amusement from his partner's words as he watched his Digimon clean house. But he then narrowed his eyes upon seeing another squad of Devidramon flying in from above. "More, huh? Imperialdramon, you're up now!" Shadow exclaimed, swiping his Fusion Loader up with the screen showing Imperialdramon's face. "I'm ready for ya!" The Ancient Digimon exclaimed, before he flashed out of the Fusion Loader and in front of his General.

"Mega Death!" Imperialdramon: Dragon Mode Black roared out as he fired dark matter from his mouth, which exploded in front of the squad of Devidramon. The explosion was so powerful and big that it annihilated the squad of Evil Dragons. "Nice one!" Shadow praised Imperialdramon, getting him to grow a confident smirk on his face. "I'm not even done yet!" The Ancient Digimon exclaimed, before he spread his wings and took off the ground.

Shadow looked around the area and saw his Digimon battling the army of Devidramon and Aegiochusmon Dark with their side winning. 'Out of my entire world experiences, this one is becoming the most fun one yet'. The DigiDestined of Darkness thought to himself with a smile, enjoying this adventure the most so far, even though it just started.

(Wada Kouji - Sora Mau Yuusha! X5 finished)

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(Meanwhile with Kari)

Kari, Sistermon Blanc, Noir, Crusadermon, Kyukimon, Moosemon and QueenChessmon were running down the mountain, getting closer to the kingdom. An explosion in the air caught their attention as they looked up behind them and saw a dark explosion in the air. "You guys think they're going to be okay?" Blanc asked in concern for the members of Twilight's Union, getting Kari to look at her with a confident smile.

"They'll be okay. They've faced worse than those guys". The bearer of Light told the Vaccine Digimon, before she turned back around and continued running forward to the kingdom. The others spent a moment staring at the dark matter explosion, before they went after Kari. After 3 more minutes of running, they arrived back at the kingdom, but there was a welcoming comity for them.

There were Dominimon, Gargoylemon, BlackRapidmon and BlackWarGrowlmon all at the front of the kingdom, blocking the path to the castle. All the civilian Digimon were all hiding in the nearly run down houses, and were watching. "Looks like we've got a welcoming comity!" QueenChessmon stated as she, Moosemon, Kyukimon and Crusadermon all got in front of Kari and the Sistermon sisters. "They're blocking our way to the castle!" Noir told the group, before she brought out two guns in her hand.

"Rapid Tire!" A few BlackRapidmon called out as they all fired homing missiles from their hands towards the group. "I'll protect us! Mickey Bullet!" Sistermon Noir exclaimed, before she began rapid firing bullets from her guns at all the homing missiles, causing them to explode. "Atomic Blaster!" A few BlackWarGrowlmon called out as they fired black beams towards the group. "Laser Lattice!" Crusadermon called out, thrusting her left hand out and firing energy net in front of the group. The black beams stuck the energy net, but it held strong and protected the whole group.

"We'll have to fight our way through them!" The Knight of Honor told the group as her energy net disappeared, before she held up her Pile Bunker. "No problem!" QueenChesstmon exclaimed as she and Kyukimon walked to Crusadermon's sides, holding their Queen Stick and sickles up. "Moosemon, stay back and protect Kari and the sisters!" Kyukimon told the Armor Digimon, which Moosemon nodded to her as he stood in front of Kari, Noir and Blanc in a protective manner.

(Play Fairy Tail - Erza Scarlet – Theme)

Suddenly, the clear sky above everyone was filled with storm clouds, getting everyone to look up in surprise. "Aurora Force!" A familiar voice called out, before a powerful blast of blue electrical energy came from the clouds and struck the Digimon blocking the way to the castle, deleting them all. "I know that attack!" Blanc called out in realization, before she and everyone else looked up at the clouded sky and saw Azulongmon reveal itself. "It's Azulongmon!" A random Ogremon called out in surprise, before the civilian Digimon all cheered at the sight of their guardian. The only ones not cheering at the Holy Dragon were Kari, Sistermon Blanc, Noir, Crusadermon, Kyukimon, Moosemon and QueenChessmon.

"You have some nerve to show your face down here!" Crusadermon hissed at Azulongmon, holding up her left fist that she was gripping tightly. The Holy Dragon looked down at the ground, before he grew a look of regret. "I won't ask for your forgiveness, because I don't deserve it. I have neglected my duty as the Guardian of the Twilight Zone, and deserve your hate". Azulongmon said with regret in his voice, surprising everyone at his words.

"The least I can do now is aid you! Now go to the castle, and defeat Ciel! I will handle this!" The Guardian of the East told the group, before he fired lightning blasts from the sky at the Dominimon, Gargoylemon, BlackRapidmon and BlackWarGrowlmon, deleting a few. Sistermon Blanc, Noir, Crusadermon, Kyukimon, Moosemon and QueenChessmon all looked shocked at seeing Azulongmon aid them as he said that he wasn't going to earlier, so the sight of it was surprising.

The only one not surprised was Kari as she began running on ahead to the castle. "Come on! Azulongmon has given us a chance to press on!" The bearer of Light called out to the six Digimon as she continued running, snapping them out of their thoughts and returning them to reality. "She's right! Come on!" Moosemon stated as he ran after Kari, which everyone followed after him.

"Don't let them go any further!" A Dominimon called out as a squad of him and Gargolyemon charged towards the group from the left, while a group of BlackRapidmon and BlackWarGrowlmon charged at them from the right. Both Crusadermon and Kyukimon noticed the approaching enemies, which they ceased running and turned around to face them.

"Blade Twister!" The Bewitching Beast called out as she spun around with her sickle arms out, creating a tornado around her. From the tornado, blades of wind came out and sliced through a few Dominimon and Gargolyemon. "Scarlet Tempest!" Crusadermon called out as she brought out a rose with her left hand, before she threw it at the approaching BlackRapidmon and BlackWarGrowlmon. The red rose transformed into a cycle of red rose petals, tearing through the squad of Digimon and reducing them to data.

"Go on ahead to the castle! Kyukimon and I will handle these sorry clowns!" The Knight of Honor told her comrades, holding her Pile Bunker up. Kari, Blanc, Noir, Moosemon and QueenChessmon looked over their shoulders to look at the back of Crusadermon and nodded to her. "Leave it to us!" Blanc replied to her friend and bodyguard, before she looked forward again. Moosemon ran faster to reach Kari, before he lowered his muzzle under her legs and brought it up, lifting Kari from the ground and into the air, before she landed on his back.

Moosemon, QueenChessmon, Noir and Blanc continued onto the castle, leaving Azulongmon, Crusadermon and Kyukimon alone to face the forces of the Twilight Zone. The Holy Dragon watched the four; along with Kari continue onto the castle, before he returned his attention to the battle at hand.

"Lightning Whip!" The Guardian of the East roared out as lightning came down from the sky and struck more enemy Digimon, along with creating a blue explosion.

(Play Fairy Tail - Erza Scarlet – Theme finished)

Back with Kari, Moosemon, QueenChessmon, Noir and Blanc continued onto the castle and were closing in. Soon they arrived and saw that the castle was an Elizabethan era style castle. "So, you've arrived, Blanc and Noir". A female voice greeted from atop the castle, getting everyone to look up to see someone standing atop one of the spires.

It was a humanoid Digimon in the shape of a female nun. It wore a sky-blue klobuk with embellishments resembled mouse ears, a cape, and devil wings. The klobuk featured a pair of eyes, whiskers, and teeth with the eyes which mimic the Digimon's facial expressions. It had smooth blue hair and its humanoid face had blue eyes which had crosses stitched inside, with its left bang covering its left eye. It wore a white habit with white designs under which it wore a frilly white petticoat and a pair of white panties, as well as a pair of white heels and white thigh high socks that ended with white frills. It wielded a white-and-gold with her left hand and had a black sheath with its right hand.

Blanc and Noir both glared up at the unknown Digimon with hostility. "Ciel!" The two sisters shouted out, revealing the unknown Digimon's identity to be Sistermon Ciel, who just gave the two a smug smile. "What a terrible way to greet your older sister. I thought I taught you better". The Queen of the Twilight Zone remarked as she jumped off the spire and floated down to the ground in front of the group.

"You've lost every right to be called our older sister! You never taught us anything and even kicked us out of our own home! What's worse, you're making our people suffer!" Noir shouted out in outrage as she brought out her guns and fired at her older sister. Ciel just smirked as she flawlessly used her sword to deflect the bullets. "As queen and oldest of the family, I'm free to do whatever I wish. If that includes taking from the citizens, I'm free to do so". The Queen of the Twilight Zone replied with a smirk on her face, making Noir grit her teeth in anger.

"You're no queen, you're just a tyrant!" Kari cried out at Sistermon Ciel from Moosemon's back, getting her attention as she looked at the female human. "A human!" The Puppet Digimon said in surprise to see a human here in the Twilight Zone. "You're abusing your position your family's power for your own selfish goals, when you should instead be ruling your kingdom with love and trust! From my point of view, you're no queen! You're just a selfish spoiled brat!" The bearer of Light scolded the Queen of the Twilight Zone, making Ciel narrow her eyes in rage at the brown haired girl.

"How dare you! Just for that, I sentence you to death!" Ciel exclaimed in rage as she placed her sword in its sheath, before she brought out two knives from her sleeve and held them with her left hand. "White Murder!" The Queen of the Twilight Zone called out as she threw the knives towards Kari, who showed no fear at the approaching danger. "Horn Blade!" Moosemon cried out as his antlers glowed blue, before he swung them down, hurling black energy. The two attacks clashed and cancelled each other out.

Ciel looked down at the Armor Level Digimon that Kari was riding atop on, before she held her sheath out to him. "As Queen of the Twilight Zone, I command you to destroy the human girl, Moosemon!" Ciel commanded the Guardian Deity of the Mountains, making Moosemon narrow his eyes and growled at her. "Not on your life!" Moosemon retaliated, making Ciel narrow her eyes even more in outrage.

"Your queen is giving you an order!" The Puppet Digimon exclaimed in rage, getting Moosemon to scoff. "You are no queen of mine!" The Guardian Deity of the Mountains retaliated, before QueenChessmon slide in front of him, gripping her Queen Stick with both her hands. "That goes double for me! Get ready! Grand Cricket!" QueenChessmon called out as she took hold of her Queen's Stick with her right hand and held it to the side, before she began spinning it around and charged towards Ciel.

"Anyone who disobeys me will be deleted! White Clover Horizontal Slash!" Ciel cried out in rage as she drew her sword from its sheath with her left hand and charged towards QueenChessmon. The two made contact and began trading blows with their weapons. The two were moving extremely fast with everyone having difficulty to watch them. QueenChessmon swung his Queen's Stick with both her hands towards Ciel's face, but she used her sheath to block. QueenChessmon grunted, while Blanc held her Cross Barbée with both her hands and held it forward.

"QueenChessmon, jump away! Divine Pierce!" The Puppet Digimon called out as she fired a yellow beam of energy from the tip of her Cross Barbée towards the two. QueenChessmon looked over her right shoulder, before she jumped into the sky, leaving Ciel as the sole target, who looked at the approaching yellow beam with wide eyes. The attack struck and sent Ciel slamming into her own castle's gates. She gritted her teeth in rage, before she jumped into the air and dived down at her younger sister.

"You little brat! How dare you hurt me! Piercing Wasp!" Sistermon Ciel called out in rage as she held her right foot out, revealing a knife was planted underneath it. Blanc stared up at her sister with wide eyes, but then Moosemon slide in front of her with Kari still on his back. "Punisher!" The Armor Digimon called out as he spun around and thrust his hind legs out. Both Moosemon's legs and Ciel's legs clashed against each other, before the Puppet Digimon's knife shattered into pieces and she was launched into the air.

Ciel crashed onto the ground on her back, while Moosemon placed his hind legs back on the ground. The Queen of the Twilight Zone growled out in anger as she sat up from the ground and glared at the group as they gathered together. "You…! You…! How dare you! You filthy peasants!" Ciel shouted out in out outraged as she stood up on her feet. "Surrender the throne, or else we'll be forced to destroy you!" Noir demanded, swiping her guns up in front of her, ready to start shooting bullets at any second.

"Please, don't make us destroy our sister". Blanc begged Ciel with a pleading expression, still hobouring a little bit of love for her older sister. Ciel just continued to glare at the group with hate filled eyes and was growling like an animal. "My throne is mine, and no one will ever take it from me! NO ONE!" Sistermon Ciel shouted out in a crazed rage, before she shot up into the air and landed on top of the middle spire on the castle.

Everyone looked up at the Queen of the Twilight Zone as she held up her Shirotsume-Ichimonji sword into the air, before she was covered in a light blue aura. "Hear me now, Digimon of the Twilight Zone! You've all opposed my rule since my ascension and now, my patience has run out! Now, you will all be punished for your disobedience as I unleash my family's greatest monster!" Sistermon Ciel called out with her voice so loud that everyone in the zone could hear her, and the hostility in her voice.

Blanc and Noir widened their eyes in horror as they knew who their older sister was talking about. "No, don't!" Noir shouted up at her older sister, knowing that if she unleashed 'that', the whole zone would be doomed. "Ciel! Please, don't release him!" Blanc begged to her older sister, but Ciel paid no heed to her two young sisters. "As Queen of the Twilight Zone, I hereby command you to arise and slay my enemies! Awaken, Belphemon!" Ciel shouted out to the heavens, before a bright black energy erupted from underneath the middle of the castle and covered Sistermon Ciel from view.

From the bright black energy floated out was a Belphemon Sleep Mode, who had a peaceful sleeping expression on his face, with Sistermon Ciel on top of its head. Kari, Moosemon, QueenChessmon, Noir and Blanc all looked up at the Demon Lord of Sloth with wide eyes of horror. "No! She's released Belphemon!" Noir exclaimed in horror, getting QueenChessmon to look at her. "Care explaining what that thing was doing underneath your castle?!" QueenChessmon questioned her fellow Puppet Digimon with a demanding tone, having never heard about a Digimon underneath the castle.

Instead of Noir answering, it was Blanc. "Our family has had a secret duty since long ago, even before the Code Crown split into pieces. Our duty has been to keep Belphemon locked away to keep him from destroying the Digital World. I cannot believe that Ciel just broke our secret duty". Blanc explained in disbelief, staring up at her older sister atop Belphemon's head. "This just got from bad, to worse! Kari, hang on tight!" Moosemon told the bearer of Light as he turned his head to look at her and saw her shocked expression directed at the Demon Lord.

Ciel was laughing crazily atop Belphemon's head with her hands held out to the side. "Hahaha! With Belphemon, nothing will ever threaten my rule! Now Belphemon, become one with me and together, we'll rule the Twilight Zone!" The Queen of the Twilight Zone cried out to the heavens, before both she and Belphemon Sleep Mode glowed yellow. The two separate glowing figures then became into a single glowing figure, before it began glowing.

The single glowing figure grew legs, claws, wings and even a face. Soon, the glowing disappeared to reveal that the glowing figure was Belphemon Rage Mode, who had his eyes closed, before he slowly opened them to reveal pure evil inside. The Demon Lord of Sloth roared out in pure hatred, creating a gale of wind from how powerful his voice was. Even Kari, QueenChessmon, Noir and Blanc were forced to cover their faces, while Moosemon shut his eyes tight.

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(With Shadow's group)

Back in the forest of the Twilight Zone, the peaceful forest had changed to a battlefield with knocked out trees, scorches on the ground, even scratches on the ground. Shadow, Grimdramon X3D, ShadowSeraphimon, Murmukusmon, SkullMammothmon, Ghoulmon Black, Imperialdramon: Dragon Mode Black and Bulucomon were all around the area with the Digimon battling against the forces of Devidramon and Aegiochusmon Dark.

However, Sistermon Ciel's voice had temporarily stopped the fighting as everyone listened to her speak. When she mentioned Belphemon's name, she immediately caught Shadow and Grimdramon X3D's attention as they looked out the clearing and saw Belphemon Sleeping Mode flying above the castle, before he transformed into Belphemon Rage Mode.

"I don't believe it". Shadow whispered in disbelief as he stared at Belphemon Rage Mode, standing besides Bulucomon with his Fusion Loader still in his left hand. "I never thought that the royal family of Sistermons had something like that this whole time". The Mini Dragon whispered in disbelief as he stared up at the Demon Lord of Sloth.

Grimdramon X3D, who was flying in the air, narrowed his eyes upon seeing the familiar face of the Demon Lord, before he looked down at all his comrades, who were all down at the ground. "Everyone! Playtime's over! We have to finish up now and move on to face Belphemon! He's too much for the others!" The fused Digimon told his teammates, getting ShadowSeraphimon, Murmukusmon, SkullMammothmon, Ghoulmon Black and Imperialdramon: Dragon Mode Black all to look up at him.

"Alright! We're on it!" SkullMammothmon replied to Grimdramon X3D, before he resumed his charging and knocked more Aegiochusmon Dark into the air. ShadowSeraphimon, Murmukusmon, Ghoulmon Black and Imperialdramon: Dragon Mode Black continued their attack on the enemy Digimon at a rather fast pace. Grimdramon X3D looked back in front of him and saw 10 Devidramon flying towards him. "Crimson Claws!" The Evil Dragons roared out as they held up their claws, intending to beat the fused Digimon to a pulp.

"Not's not going to work on me! Fallen Decent!" Grimdramon X3D cried out as he flew higher into the sky, before he spread his wings out fully and fired several feather shape light blue blast attacks at the Devidramon charging towards him, destroying them all.

Down at the ground, Shadow and Bulucomon watched the battle continue, before the bearer of Darkness turned to look back at the kingdom and frowned in concern. 'Kari… Be careful'. Shadow thought to himself in concern, worried about his girlfriend as he knew that she didn't have that much of an advantage against a Demon Lord Digimon. Unknown to Shadow, Grimdramon X3D was also looking back at the kingdom. 'Gatomon… I wish that you were here with us. If you were here, I know you'd protect Kari with your life'. The fused Digimon thought to himself, deeply missing the Digimon he loved.

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(With Crusadermon, Kyukimon and Azulongmon)

Back at the main street of the kingdom, Crusadermon, Kyukimon and Azulongmon were still in the middle of their battle against Ciel's forces, but the battle was temporarily stopped so that everyone could look up at Belphemon Rage Mode. Even the civilians were looking up at the Demon Lord with horrified expressions on their faces.

"That's not good". Azulongmon stated with wide eyes, getting Crusadermon to look up at him. "You knew about that thing!?" The Knight of Honor questioned in an enraged tone at the surprises that keep coming up. Azulongmon turned to look at Crusadermon and nodded, while Kyukimon swiped her right sickle at an approaching Dominimon, causing him to disperse into data. "For years now, the Sistermon family has had an ancient duty to keep Belphemon sealed away underneath their castle. If he was released, he'd bring destruction on the Digital World. Still, I never thought a member of the royal family would willingly free that monster". The Guardian of the East explained to the Knight of Hanoi as he stared at the Demon Lord with wide eyes.

Crusadermon hissed as she swiped her head to look back at the roaring Demon Lord. "We have to get there and stop that monster!" Crusadermon exclaimed as she took a hold of one of her sash swords, before she charged forward towards the enemy Digimon, restarting the battle. "She's right! Kari and the others won't last long on their own!" Kyukimon said in agreement as she held up her sickle arms, before she followed after her fellow bodyguard.

Azulongmon watched Crusadermon and Kyukimon cut through the enemy forces, before he followed after them in hopes to defeat them all quickly.

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(Back with Kari's group)

Kari, Moosemon, QueenChessmon, Noir and Blanc were still staring up at the Demon Lord as he continued to roar, but eventually, it stopped and glared down at the group. "He's looking at us!" QueenChessmon pointed out the obvious as she stood in front of everyone and held her Queen's Stick with both her hands.

"Dark Sigh!" Belphemon Rage Mode roared out as the chains around him lit up in black flames, before they shot out towards the group. "Oh no!" QueenChessmon exclaimed in concern, before she held her Queen's Stick into the air. "Queen Stamp!" The Mega Digimon called out as a pink aura surrounded her, before Moosemon, Blanc and Noir were covered in the same aura. "I've done what I can to help! Now, use all your power to stop him!" QueenChessmon told her friends as she turned to look at them over her right shoulder.

Moosemon, Blanc and Noir nodded to the Mega Digimon, before they all faced the approaching attack. "Hanging Twister!" The Armor Digimon called out to the heavens, before a massive twister appeared in front of him and everyone. Sistermon Blanc then leaped in front of QueenChessmon, before she stabbed the end of her lance into the ground.

"Protect Wave!" The Princess of the Twilight Zone called out as she generated protective wave in front of her. Belphemon's black flames struck the twister, struggling against it for a few moments, before it tore past and onto Blanc's protective wave. The protective wave held up against the black flames for a few seconds, before Belphemon's attack exploded with Kari, Moosemon, QueenChessmon and the Sistermon sisters caught up in the explosion.

The explosion had created smoke the covered the five from view, but eventually cleared to reveal what had happened to them. All five of them were lying down in an upside down V shape formation with Kari at the peak, Moosemon and QueenChessmon on the left and the Sistermon sisters at the right with all of them a bit burnt. Kari groaned as she lifted her head and saw her friends lying down around her, before her eyes landed on her D-Tector in front of her, having been knocked out of her pocket from the explosion.

"My… D-Tector…" The bearer of Light groaned out as she lifted her right hand up from the ground, before she reached out and placed it atop her D-Tector. Up in the sky, Belphemon looked down at the group with hateful eyes, before he let out another rage filled roar, getting Kari to look up at him. "Gift of Darkness!" The Demon Lord roared out, before he began to dive down towards Kari, Moosemon, QueenChessmon, Noir and Blanc with his claws out.

Time seemed to slow down as Belphemon drew closer to Kari and her friends, who had wide eyes as the Demon Lord was about to destroy them. 'Is this really it for us? Are we… going to die here?' Kari thought to herself in disbelief, before her mind flashed back to all her adventures, to her first one back in her world, then her second one in the Frontier world. She thought of all her friends in both worlds.

As she thought of all her friends, Kari's hidden desire to see them all again someday strengthened tenfold. 'No… this is not how I want things to end for me! Shadow never gave up, and I won't start now! I want to see my friends again! I want to go on more adventures with them! I want to see Takuya, Zoe and Kouichi again! I want to see Tai, Sora, Matt, Mimi, Izzy, Joe, T.K, Agumon, Biyomon, Gabumon, Palmon, Gomamon and Patamon again! I want to meet Shadow's family in that world he told me about! I want to go on that adventure with Davis and this Yolei, Cody and Ken! I want to accomplish my dream of being a Kindergarten teacher!' The bearer of Light shouted out in her head with her eyes shut, before she looked up at her D-Tector as he glowed white and began to morph. 'I want to see… you again… GATOMON!' Kari yelled out in her head as her D-Tector completely morphed back into its Digivice form, her last thoughts about her partner and how she wanted to tell her about her adventures.

(Play [Digimon Tamers]-One Visión)

Just then, a bright white light appeared around Kari and her Digivice, causing her to widen her eyes in surprise. The bright light spread out wide, engulfing Moosemon, QueenChessmon, Sistermon Noir and Blanc in its glow. The four Digimon's injures and burns were completely healed in an instant, much to their surprise as they immediately woke up, having been knocked out from the attack.

The bright light extended out so much that it reach the approaching Belphemon, much to the Demon Lord's confusion as he stopped mid-air. Finally, a pink pillar of energy erupted out of Kari's Digivice and into the air, much to her amazement as she stared up at the pillar of energy, not noticing that her hair was growing at an incredible speed as it now reached her waist.

From the pillar of pink energy, a the shadow of a familiar Digimon became to form, much to everyone's shock as they watched with wide eyes, including Kari as she began to recognize the shape. Soon, the shadow stopped growing to reveal the shadow of a cat-like Digimon that stood on her legs. The shadowy Digimon leaped towards Belphemon with its right fist reared back. "Lightning Paw!" A familiar voice called out as the Digimon thrust its right fist out and struck Belphemon on the forehead, making him flinch as he was pushed away from the group.

Just as quickly as the bright light and pink pillar of energy appeared, they disappeared without a trace, revealing Kari, QueenChessmon, Moosemon, Sistermon Noir and Blanc completely healed, while the unknown Digimon landed 10 feet away from them. The five lifted their heads to look at the unknown Digimon and saw that it was a white Egyptian cat wearing large lime yellow and red striped gloves with black claws sticking out of them. Its ears were large with tufts of purple hair on the tips reminiscent of a caracal. Its tail had purple stripes with a tuft on the end and it wore a Holy Ring on it.

QueenChessmon, Moosemon and the Sistermon sisters looked at the back of the unknown Digimon in wonder, while Kari grew a happy smile on her face as she instantly knew who it was. "GATOMON!" Kari exclaimed in joy with a wide smiles, getting QueenChessmon, Moosemon and the Sistermon sisters to look at her in disbelief, before she looked at the unknown Digimon.

The cat-like Digimon turned around and revealed her identity to indeed be Kari's partner, Gatomon, who had a confident smirk on her face as she looked at her human partner. "Hey, long time no see, Kari". Gatomon greeted her old partner with a happy voice, overjoyed to see her partner again. Kari continued to stare at her partner in joy with tears falling from her eyes. It had felt like a life time since she had seen her partner again. True, she met Gatomon two years ago and a week after her adventure in the Frontier world, but her memories of her time in that world was sealed away. When her memories were unlocked, it felt like more than 2 years ago, and she had missed her partner greatly in her time in that world. So, seeing her again with her memories in unlocked was like the greatest thing she's experienced.

However, a glowing light below her caught Kari's attention as she looked down and saw her Digivice glowing. Then, right before Kari's eyes, it glowed completely as it changed shapes. After a moment or two, the glowing stopped to reveal that her Digivice had transformed into a Fusion Loader. Its main colour was luminous white, had electric blue stripes, black buttons and a white button with the top extended to show a pink V shape crystal.

Kari had wide eyes of disbelief, along with Moosemon, QueenChessmon, and the Sistermon sisters. But her partner was more important than her new Fusion Loader at the moment. The top of the Fusion Loader unextended to hide the pink crystal, before Kari climbed up to her feet and ran towards her partner. Gatomon jumped into Kari's arms and hugged her partner in joy, who happily returned it. "I've missed you so much, Gatomon!" The bearer of Light exclaimed in joy, hugging Gatomon as if she would disappear if she let go of her.

The Vaccine Digimon looked up at her partner in surprise as she could feel Kari's emotions, which were relief, joy and longing for her. Not only that, but somehow Kari felt different compared to when she last saw her, as if she was a different person somehow. Deciding that it didn't matter, Gatomon returned the hug just as tightly to her best friend. "I've missed you too". Gatomon replied to her partner as Kari broke the hug and looked down at her partner.

However, something unexpected took Kari by surprise. Around Gatomon's neck was the same whistle she had given to her 3 years ago. "My whistle!" Kari exclaimed in surprise, getting Gatomon to look down at the whistle around her neck, before she looked back up and smiled at her partner. "I found it not too long ago and been wearing it ever since". The Vaccine Digimon explained to her partner how she found her whistle again, getting Kari to smile at her.

A roar interrupted Kari and Gatomon's happy reunion, causing them to look up and see Belphemon Rage Mode glaring down at them with hateful eyes. "Oh right, I forgot about him". The bearer of Light stated as Gatomon jumped out of her arms and landed in front of her, glaring up at the Demon Lord.

"Kari!" Moosemon called out as he, QueenChessmon, Noir and Blanc all got up on their feet, getting the partners of Light's attention as they looked over their shoulders to look at them, before Gatomon widened her eyes in surprise. "Whoa! Who are these guys?" Gatomon questioned in surprise, getting Noir to narrow her eyes at the Vaccine Digimon. "Okay, for one thing; QueenChessmon, Blanc and I are girls. Moosemon is the only male here". The Virus Digimon informed the Champion Digimon, getting Gatomon to sweat drop at her own misunderstanding.

"Yeah, that's real important and all, but now's not the time! Kari, DigiFuse Moosemon and I with your Gatomon!" QueenChessmon told the 11-year-old girl, getting Kari to widen her eyes, while Gatomon frowned in confusion. Kari looked down at her new Fusion Loader in her left hand for a moment, before she grew a confident look. She looked back at QueenChessmon and Moosemon, before she gave them a nod, which they returned. "What a minute! What's this 'DigiFuse' thing?" Gatomon questioned with a confused look and voice, not knowing what exactly is happening, or the fact that she travelled to another world.

Kari looked down at her partner, knowing that Gatomon needed an explanation, but now wasn't the time. "I'll explain everything later, but right now, I need you to trust me! Can you do that, Gatomon?" The bearer of Light questioned her partner Digimon, increasing Gatomon's confusion as she stared at Kari for a moment, before she nodded to her.

Kari grew a smile on her face at seeing Gatomon's nod, before she looked up at Belphemon, who was still glaring down at them from high in the sky. Moosemon walked up to Kari's left, while QueenChessmon walked up to her right. Gatomon turned back around, before she, Kari, QueenChessmon and Moosemon looked up at Belphemon. Kari looked down at her Fusion Loader for another moment, before she turned it over.

(Play [Digimon Tamers]-One Visión finished)

(Play Digimon Wada Kouji - WE ARE XROS HEART!)

(DigiFuse sequence)

The top of Kari's Fusion Loader extended to show the pink V shape crystal, which let out a small shine. "Gatomon!" Kari called out as Gatomon's body gleam a pinkish light with thousands of cards of her appearing behind her in a white background. "QueenChessmon!" Kari continued as QueenChessmon's body gleam a pinkish light with thousands of cards of her appearing behind her in a pink background. "Moosemon!" Kari continued as Moosemon's body gleam a pinkish light with thousands of cards of him appearing behind him in a blue background.

Kari spun around, before she brought her left hand over her head with her Fusion Loader in hand. "DigiFuse!" Kari called out as she gave a wink with her left eye, before her Fusion Loader's screen let out a bright shine.

"Gatomon!" Gatomon called out her name as she took a pose on all four feet with her tail up with a white background. Suddenly, four split screens appeared in the background, showing different parts of her body like her holy ring, gloves, ears and eyes.

"QueenChessmon!" QueenChessmon called out her name as she took a pose, clutching her Queen Stick with both her hands with a pink background. Suddenly, four split screens appeared in the background, showing different parts of her body like her face, cape, the blades stocked to her body and the top of her Queen's Stick.

"Moosemon!" Moosemon called out his name as he took a pose with his legs spread out and his head down, ready to attack with a blue background. Suddenly, four split screens appeared in the background, showing different parts of his body like his antlers, the fur around his neck, his hooves and his tail.

Gatomon, QueenChessmon and Moosemon shot into the air with different coloured energy surrounding them with different coloured backgrounds. Gatomon had white, pink for QueenChessmon and blue for Moosemon. The three Digimon slammed into each other midair, creating a bright light that covered them from view. "DigiFuse!" The three Digimon called out as a bright white X appeared in the bright light.

In a white digital-like world, a bigger copy of QueenChessmon's cape came out of a bright light. The Queen Stick appeared from a flash of light, before a right hand that looked exactly like QueenChessmon's hand grabbed a hold of it. Legs like Moosemon's legs, only more feminie and human-like with his stripes around them appeared from the bright light, followed by his tail. QueenChessmon's torso appeared without her head with Moosemon's head on her right shoulder and Queenchessmon's head on her left shoulder, before the crest symbol of Light appeared on the chest. A bright flash appeared at the top of the torso, before it cleared to reveal a humanoid female face with long silver eyes. The Digimon opened its eyes to reveal that it had blue eyes.

It was a tall humanoid Digimon that was as tall as a Crusadermon. Her face was an exact copy of Angewomon's, only she had no helmet, her blue eyes were visible, and her long hair was silver like QueenChessmon's hair. She had QueenChessmon's torso, arms, armor, cape and staff in her right hand. Her legs were Moosemon's legs, only more human female based with his stripes and tail as well. Moosemon's fur was wrapped around her waist, acting as a sort of skirt. On Gatomon X3's right shoulder was Moosemon's head and on her left, she had QueenChessmon's head. Finally, on her chest was the Crest symbol of Light.

The fused Digimon spun around with her cape glowing in the breeze, before she held the Queen Stick out in front of her. Suddenly, four split screens appeared in the white background, showing different parts of her body like her face, hair, cape and tail. "Gatomon X3!" The now named Gatomon X3 cried out her name to the heavens, before a white 'X' and '3' appeared in front of her.

(DigiFuse sequence finished)

Gatomon X3 stood in front of Kari, staring up at the Demon Lord of Sloth, the top of her Queen Stick facing the ground and her cape blowing in the breeze. Kari and the Sistermon sisters looked up at the fused Digimon with wide eyes, with the bearer of Light having a wide smile on her face.

Gatomon X3 looked down at her hands, before turning to look at her Queen Stick, then looking over her shoulder at her tail. 'Amazing. This 'DigiFusion' really combined me with these two'. Gatomon said from within her fused form, honestly amazed at the power of the Fusion Loader. Belphemon snarled, before it roared at the fused Digimon. "Dark Horn!" The Demon Lord cried out as it charged towards Gatomon X3, getting her attention as she looked up at the approaching enemy.

"Frozen Winds!" Gatomon X3 called out Moosemon's head shined, before she swiped her Queen Stick in front of her and fired a powerful blizzard of ice at the approaching Demon Lord. As the blizzard blew past him, Belphemon was instantly encased in ice, before he fell and smash into the ground. Gatomon then held her Queen Stick upside down. She then jabbed the tip of her stick into the earth under her, causing the ground around her to change into ice.

Gatomon X3 held her Queen Stick up into the air, before the ice underneath her turned into blue energy that gathered above the tip of her stick, creating a giant bolder of ice with the ground returning to normal. She then thrust her Queen Stick forward, launching the bolder of ice at Belphemon, striking and freeing him of his prison of ice, sending the Demon Lord crashing into the ground on his back.

"Nice work!" Kari praised her partner with a wide smile, getting the fused Digimon to smirk as she looked over her shoulder to look at the young girl. "I'm not even done yet, Kari! Just watch me!" The Fused Digimon exclaimed, before she turned back around to face Belphemon and charged towards the fallen Demon Lord. Belphemon Rage Mode began to sit up from the ground as Gatomon X3 jumped onto his right knee, before she leaped and slammed the left side of the Queen Stick into the Demon Lord's chin, sending him crashing down on the ground again.

In mid-air, Gatomon X3 looked down at the fallen Digimon, before she began diving down towards him, keeping a tight hold on her Queen Stick. Belphemon lifted his head up, before unleashed an enraged roar. "Gift of Darkness!" Belphemon cried out, before he brought up his hellfire-wrapped claws to clap them over the fused Digimon like a bug.

Gatomon X3 looked at the approaching hellfire-wrapped claws, before looking forward again. She brought her Queen Stick up and spun it around into a reverse position. "Queen's Spear!" Gatomon X3 called out as the end of her Queen Stick glowed white, before she spun around very quickly with end of her weapon creating a white circle as she spun. Right when Belphemon's hellfire-wrapped claws made contact with the spinning form of Gatomon X3, the nails were snapped off, much to the Demon Lord's shock.

Gatomon X3 ceased spinning in mid-air, before she back flipped over with her left leg out, before she struck Belphemon's stomach, making him cry out in pain, while the fused Digimon leaped back into the air. She back flipped in mid-air, before she floated in the air and looked down at her opponent. She held her Queen Stick up as it began glowing golden.

"Heavenly Arrow!" The fused Digimon called out as the Queen's Stick split apart, forming a golden chain of energy that connected to form a golden energy bow with a white string. Gatomon X3 pulled the string back with both her hands as a massive white arrow appeared in the bow.

She let go of the white string, firing the massive white arrow with the force blowing her cape in the breeze. The arrow soared through the air, before it impaled Belphemon's chest, causing him to cry out in pain, before it created a powerful white explosion. The explosion caused the Demon Lord of Sloth disperse into data with his last sounds being his enraged roar as he disappeared.

Kari, Sistermon Blanc and Noir all cried out in joy at seeing the fuse Digimon defeat the Demon Lord, while Gatomon X3's Queen Stick reformed in her right hand. "Great job!" Kari praised her partner as she gave Gatomon X3 the thumbs up with her left hand, who turned around to face her and returned the thumbs up with her left hand.

(Play Digimon Wada Kouji - WE ARE XROS HEART! Finished)

Gatomon X3's body glowed white, before she split into three flashes and struck the ground. The flashes cleared to reveal Gatomon, Moosemon and QueenChessmon, with the Vaccine Digimon having wide eyes of disbelief at what she just experienced. "Holly molly, that was unlike anything I've ever experienced before". The Holy Beast Digimon said in awe with wide eyes, DigiFusion feeling so different compared to Digivolving.

QueenChessmon and Moosemon looked down at the Vaccine Digimon, who was between them, and stared at her with amazed expressions. "I can't believe that I'm actually seeing a Legendary Digimon with my own eyes". QueenChessmon whispered in awe as she knelt down before Gatomon and placed her Queen Stick on the ground, getting the Vaccine Digimon to look up at her in confusion.

"I had honestly thought that Kari was pulling our legs when she said that her partner was a Gatomon, but this has taken away all doubts. She really is the partner to a legendary Digimon". Moosemon said in awe as he knelt down before Gatomon, getting the Vaccine Digimon to swipe her head between him and QueenChessmon, repeatedly turning to face the two of them. "Hold up a second! I'm flattered that you guys are considering me to be a Legendary Digimon, but isn't that going a bit far". Gatomon said in an overwhelmed voice that these two were calling her a Legendary Digimon.

Kari, Noir and Blanc watched with amused expressions as Gatomon continued to look overwhelmed as Moosemon and QueenChessmon tell her about the Legendary Digimon and how one of them was the same species as her. However, groaning caught everyone's attention as they looked over and saw the lying down and dispersing form of Sistermon Ciel right where Belphemon was, facing the other direction and was attempting to crawl away.

"She's still alive". QueenChessmon stated with narrowed eyes as she picked her Queen Stick up with her right hand, before she began advancing towards the fallen Queen of the Twilight Zone. "Wait!" Kari called out to her friend, stopping QueenChessmon as she turned to look at the human female. "Let Noir and Blanc handle this. She is their sister after all". The bearer of Light requested from the Mega Digimon, causing her to widen her eyes in realization, before she stepped back.

Kari grew a smile at seeing QueenChessmon grant her request, before she turned to look at Noir and Blanc, and saw that the two looked nervous. "It's okay; we're here for you if you need us. This is your last chance to settle things with your sister". Kari told the two in a comforting tone, getting the Sistermon sisters to look at her for a moment, before they looked at each other and nodded.

Both Noir and Blanc faced forward and began advancing, passing through Kari, Gatomon, Moosemon and QueenChessmon towards their older sibling. Hearing footsteps approaching her, Ciel looked over her right shoulder and saw her younger siblings stop behind her. Noir and Blanc looked down at their older sister with sad faces, while Ciel stared up at them with a natural expression.

"…This is farewell, big sister". Blanc said in sadness for her older sister, her heart still harbouring love for her despite everything she has done. "Answer us this question, at least. Why'd you do it? Why did you become a tyrant? Why did you kick us out?" Noir questioned her sister in a low voice, wanting to hear from her why she became a tyrant. Ciel faced the ground and gave a chuckle.

"It's because that's who I am. A tyrant that cared only for herself, and couldn't care less of anything else, not even her own siblings. That's why I did it, because I was just a terrible person". The Queen of the Twilight Zone explained why she did what she did, making Blanc shake her head in denial. "I don't believe that. Remember that night? You tucked me and Noir into bed, and even sang us a lullaby. What happened that changed you?" The Vaccine Digimon questioned her older sister, stepping forward closer to her, who grew silent for a few moments, before she looked over her shoulder to look at Blanc.

"Power can chance even the best of us into monsters. You get so corrupted that you don't even recognize yourself". Ciel told her sister with a guilty look, getting both Noir and Blanc to look at her in pity. Ciel brought her right hand up, before the Code Crown materialized above her hand. The Code Crown floated out from the Queen of the Twilight Zone's hand and towards Ciel and Noir, floating between the two, who looked up at it before they looked back at their older sister.

"Use it as you see fit. Goodbye Noir and Blanc. My adorable little sisters". Ciel bid farewell as she gave her younger sisters an honest and genuine smile, before she finally dispersed into data. Both Blanc and Noir stared at where their older sister, with everyone watching them in concern. Eventually, Blanc brought her left hand up to the Code Crown, which it flew above her palm, before she turned around and walked up to Kari.

The two stared at each other for a moment, before the Vaccine Digimon held her left hand out to her. "Here. The Code Crown is yours". Blanc told the bearer of Lighht, making Kari, QueenChessmon and Moosemon widen their eyes in surprise. "A-Are you sure about this?" Kari questioned Blanc to be certain, knowing full well what giving the Code Crown to her meant. Blanc nodded to Kari with a certain smile, before she looked down at the Code Crown floating above her hand.

"I'm certain. The Code Crown determines the leader, or in our family's case, queen, of the zone. Ciel used the Code Crown and its power corrupted her. That's why I think its best that someone like you should have it. I know we haven't known each other for long, but you've proven to be the most pure of hearted person I've ever meet. That's why I know that you and your team will protect the Twilight Zone far better than we ever could". Sistermon Blanc explained to her human friend as she moved her left hand slightly forward, causing the Code Crown to float towards her. Kari held up her hands with her Fusion Loader still in hand, before her device's screen let out a small flash as the Code Crown was absorbed into it.

(Play Fairy Tail – Seigi No Chikara)

Kari looked down at her Fusion Loader with wide eyes, having not meant to take the Code Crown, while QueenChessmon, Moosemon and Gatomon walked up to her. "You're now the ruler of the Twilight Zone. Well done, Kari". QueenChessmon praised the bearer of Light, getting her to look up at the Mega Digimon. "How can you praise me? I'm not a leader like Shadow, or my big brother Tai". Kari exclaimed in denial as she shook her head, believing that she didn't have the leader qualities like her boyfriend and brother.

"You're wrong, Kari. You do have what it takes to be a leader". Moosemon told Kari as he walked up to her face, getting the bearer of Light to look at him in confusion. "You risked your life for me when you saw that I was in trouble, and were even willing to get hurt if it meant healing me. You trusted in your comrades capabilities, and refused to surrender. If it wasn't for you, we would have been destroyed. You still have much to learn about being a leader, but despite that, we're willing to follow you and join your team". The Armor Level Digimon continued as he knelt down to Kari and lowered his head, much to hers and Gatomon's disbelief.

Kari continued to stare at Moosemon in disbelief, before she turned to look at everyone else. She saw QueenChessmon and Blanc's encouraging looks, before she turned to look at Noir and saw that she too, was giving her an encouraging look. Finally, she turned to look at Gatomon, and saw her confused look, before the Vaccine Digimon gave her a crossover look of encouragement and confusion, still having not figured out the whole situation.

Kari looked uncertain for a few moments, before she gave a deep sigh with her eyes closed. She opened her eyes and grew a small smile, before she knelt down in front of Moosemon and placed her right hand on his forehead, getting him to open his eyes to look at her. "I may not know much about being a leader, but I know about being a part of a team. I for one don't think it's necessary for teammates, much less friends, to bow towards each other. We're equals, and equals treat each other equally". Kari told the Guardian Deity of the Mountains with a soft smile on her face, which set Moosemon's heart in a blissful state of peace as he could feel the light inside of her.

"That's exactly why I'll follow you as my General". Moosemon stated as he rose up to his legs with Kari watching him, before she got up to her legs. "Being called a General makes me feel a little uneasy because it's kinda like becoming like Tai". The bearer of Light joked, causing Gatomon to burst out laughing at her partner's words. "Moosemon is not the only one that wants to join your team. I do as well". QueenChessmon confessed to the bearer of Light as she stepped forward, getting Kari, Gatomon and Moosemon to look up at her.

"I too, want to join your team". Blanc stated as she walked forward, getting Kari to look at her with wide eyes of surprise. She looked over at Noir and saw her understanding look, as if she understood her sister's feelings. Seeing the understanding in Noir's eyes erased any doubts, causing her to smile, before she turned to look at Sistermon Blanc and nodded to her. "Alright. You guys are welcome to join my team". Kari told the Princess of the Twilight Zone, getting Blanc, Moosemon and QueenChessmon to smile brightly.

Noir walked up besides her sister's left side. "You still need a name and symbol". The Virus Digimon reminded the group, getting everyone to look at her and realize that she was correct. "A name and symbol, huh?" Kari said as she looked up at the sky with her right hand's index finger on her chin. After thinking for a moment, Kari grew a smile as she looked down at the ground. "I've got the perfect name and symbol". The bearer of Light stated, getting everyone to look at her in curiosity.

Kari held her right hand out, before her palm began glowing with light energy. A beam of light shot out of her palm and struck the ground, much to everyone's amazement as they watched with Gatomon the one most amazed as she's never seen Kari do something like this. Eventually, the beam of light ceased to show a symbol on the ground where the beam struck. It was Kari's Crest symbol of Light, only it had three white angel-like wings at the sides with white light falling down from them.

"That looks like your Crest's symbol, Kari". Gatomon commented as she walked up next to her partner's left side and looked down at the symbol. "What does it stand for?" Blanc questioned as she, Moosemon, QueenChessmon and Noir gathered around the symbol and looked down at it. "Light's Hope". Kari answered the Vaccine Digimon, getting everyone to look at her in curiosity. "Light's Hope?" The Digimon questioned in curiosity, which Kari looked up at them and nodded.

She looked down at her symbol and her smile grew bigger than before. She took a deep breath, before she began to speak. "We are the forces of good, light or darkness, it doesn't matter what, or who we are. We all fight for our shared dream. Our dream is to fulfil the hopes of everyone for a brighter future. A future of love, light, darkness, sadness and unity. That is our dream, the dream of Light's Hope".Kari explained the meaning of their team's name to the Digimon, before she looked and saw their amazed looks directed at her.

(Fairy Tail – Seigi No Chikara finished)

"Incredible. The name sounds simple, but it holds so much meaning". QueenChessmon whispered in awe, growling a deep care for the name. "I think it suits us well. Where did you come up with the name, Kari?" Moosemon asked his General in a curious tone, wanting to know how she came up with the name.

"I got the idea from Blanc". Kari answered as she turned to look at the Vaccine Digimon, much to her surprise. "Me?" Blanc questioned in surprise as she pointed towards herself, which Kari nodded to her. "When you said 'achieve the hopes for a brighter future', it honestly just clicked in for me. You wanted to fight the Bagra Army for a brighter future for the Digital World, and that was what inspired me to create the name 'Light's Hope'. So, thank you Blanc". Kari explained to the Princess of the Twilight Zone, before she bowed her head in gratitude.

Sistermon Blanc blushed in embarrassment at the revelation of her being the inspiration of the creation of Light's Hope's name. "Umm… You're welcome?" The Vaccine Digimon replied to her new General, getting Kari to raise her head and smile at her. "You've changed, Kari". Gatomon stated, getting Kari to look down at her partner and saw her staring at her. "I can't really explain it. It's like you're the same person, but someone completely different". The Holy Beast explained to her partner what she meant, getting Kari to smile down at her, before she knelt down and took Gatomon into her hands.

"I guess that's what growing up does". Kari joked, before she and Gatomon began giggling in amusement. "Since we're done here, we should go check on the others. They're probably still battling". Moosemon suggested to the group, getting everyone to look at him and nod. "He's right. But what about the remaining forces of Ciel? Should we continue battling them, or stop?" QueenChessmon questioned the group, wanting to avoid unnecessary bloodshed if possible. The Puppet Digimon's words got everyone's immediate attention as they all looked down in thought, thinking about what they should do.

"They won't change their minds. What they did was because they were twisted, not because of loyalty to my family". Noir told the group, getting their attention as they all looked at her. "Perhaps there's still some left with good heart. If you can, spare those, but you're free to delete those with rotten hearts". The Princess of the Twilight Zone told the group, getting Kari to frown as she didn't want to kill any more Digimon. She narrowed her eyes, before she nodded, knowing that what must be done.

"Okay, but what about you?" The new General of the formed Light's Hope questioned the Virus Digimon, which Noir turned around to face the castle. "I have to prepare to reward you all for helping us". Noir answered without turning to face the group, before she turned to look over her right shoulder to look at them. "Plus, getting a new outfit sorted for you Kari". The Virus Digimon added, getting everyone confused as they looked at Kari's outfit and besides looking dirty, it didn't seem too badly damaged.

"Kari's clothes seem just fine". Moosemon stated, turning to look back at the Princess of the Twilight Zone, who fully turned around to face them. "Kari's growing up into a new version of herself. Her new long hair is proof of that". Noir told the group as she pointed towards Kari's long hair blowing in the breeze, making everyone widen their eyes as they looked and indeed saw her short hair had somehow became long hair.

"My hair!" The General of Light's Hope exclaimed in surprise, placing her right hand over her new long hair and ran it through. "Your hair grew when that strange power of Light appeared. It's proof that you're growing up. That's why you need new clothes, to symbolize your growth. And I have the perfect ones in mind". Noir told the General, before she turned around and walked off towards the castle again.

The group watched the Princess of the Twilight walk towards the castle. While everyone was distracted, Moosemon walked over to behind Kari, before he lowered his muzzle under her legs and brought it up, lifting Kari from the ground and into the air, before she landed on his back. Both Kari and Gatomon had wide eyes at the unexpected surprise with the human girl keeping a tight hold on her Fusion Loader.

"Let's go!" Moosemon exclaimed as he turned around and began running off back into the streets. "Right behind you!" QueenChessmon exclaimed as he chased after the Armor Level Digimon with Sistermon Blanc right behind her. As Kari and Gatomon rode on Moosemon's back, the two looked at each other for a moment, before they smiled at each other. The two partners looked forward once more; ready to face the future as new people.

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(With Crusadermon, Kyukimon and Azulongmon)

Crusadermon and Kyukimon were standing back to back as a wave of Dominimon and Gargoylemon surrounded them, while a squad of BlackWarGrowlmon and BlackRapidmon had their weapons locked on Azulongmon, who stared down at them from the sky. The three had shaved away the forces of the Twilight Zone and not too many were remaining of the force when they began. Crusadermon, Kyukimon and Azulongmon had sustained damage, but were still willing to go on.

"You hanging in there, pinky?" Kyukimon questioned her fellow bodyguard with a smirk on her face, making Crusadermon chuckle in amusement. "You're one to talk, considering you're pink as well. As for your question; yes, I can go on even further than this". The Knight of Honor answered his comrade as she brought out a rose and held it up with her left hand. "You two! It's time we ended this now!" Azulongmon called out to the two, which Crusadermon and Kyukimon nodded to the Guardian of the East.

However, before the three could continue their assault, a familiar voice stopped them. "That's enough!" A voice called out from the direction that lead to the castle, getting all the Digimon to turn to see Moosemon, QueenChessmon and Sistermon Blanc running up to them with Kari on Moosemon's back, and Gatomon on her lap.

Crusadermon, Kyukimon and Azulongmon all widened their eyes in shock at the sight of the Legendary Digimon sitting on Kari's lap. 'A Gatomon!?' The three shouted out in their heads in disbelief at the sight of the Vaccine Digimon. Moosemon, QueenChessmon and Sistermon Blanc all stopped in the middle of the street with everyone watching them, along with the civilian Digimon hiding in their homes. "Digimon of the Twilight Zone! My elder sister and Queen of the Twilight Zone, Sistermon Ciel, is no more!" Blanc shouted out as she held her Cross Barbée up into the air.

All the Digimon gasped in shock and disbelief at what they heard the Princess of the Twilight Zone said, while Crusadermon, Kyukimon and Azulongmon all grew happy expressions at hearing their goal was accomplished. "My sister, Sistermon Noir and I have decided to past the Code Crown to the one that destroyed the monster that our family has guarded for ages, and ended our suffering. I present to you, the General of the new army Light's Hope, and now ruler of the Twilight Zone, Kari Kamiya!" The Vaccine Digimon continued as she pointed towards Kari with her Cross Barbée, further increasing the disbelief of all the Digimon at hearing this.

Kari held up her Fusion Loader, which fired a beam from the screen to the sky. From the beam appeared a pink flag with Light's Hope symbol on it. The Digimon forces, civilians, Crusadermon, Kyukimon and Azulongmon all stared at the flag showing Light's Hope's symbol in disbelief, before they looked down at the 11-year-old girl.

Kari took a deep sigh with her eyes closed, before she opened them and addressed the Digimon. "It wasn't just my power that enabled us to defeat Belphemon and Ciel! It was the power of all your hopes for a brighter future that allowed us to win! Sistermon Ciel's reign of terror has ended, along with any reason to keep fighting among ourselves! We need to now work together to restore the Twilight Zone to the beautiful zone that it once was, and to prepare for when the Bagra Army invades. That's why I'm asking you all, not as your new ruler or a General, to please stop fighting!" Kari called out to all the Digimon with a gentle, but stern voice, wishing for the fighting to stop.

For a few seconds, everything was quiet as all the Digimon stared at the General of Light's Hope in disbelief, but eventually, the Dominimon, Gargoylemon, BlackWarGrowlmon and BlackRapidmon all stopped their threatening stances and made way towards Kari, Gatomon, Moosemon, QueenChessmon and Sistermon Blanc for Crusadermon and Kyukimon.

The two walked towards the group of five, before they stopped in front of them. "Well I'll be. Looks like you did become a General". Crusadermon remarked as she held up her rose, before she tossed it to Kari, who caught it with her right hand. "Let's just say that through some encouragement from my friends, I decided to take the responsibility". The General of Light's Hope said as she looked down at Moosemon, before looking at QueenChessmon and Sistermon Blanc, who all smiled at her.

"How many members do you have?" Kyukimon asked with a curious tone, wanting to know how many members Light's Hope had at the moment. "Light's Hope's members considers of me, QueenChessmon, Sistermon Blanc and Kari's Gatomon". Moosemon answered, lifting his head up to look at the Bewitching Beast.

Crusadermon and Kyukimon turned to look at Sistermon Blanc with natural expressions, but she knew that her friends and bodyguards clearly wanted an explanation. The Vaccine Digimon grew a confident look on her face as she spoke. "I've chosen to fight alongside Kari as a member of Light's Hope because I want to help defeat the Bagra Army. For so long, I've dreamed of aiding someone that'll bring a bright future not just for us, but for the Digital World. After waiting for so long, that person has finally came and saved my home from the corruption of my sister's reign, and is going to continue on to battle the Bagra Army. I want to become a part of that. That's why I joined Light's Hope". The Princess of the Twilight Zone explained to her friends and bodyguards why she joined Light's Hope, and why she was going to journey with them to battle the Bagra Army.

Both Crusadermon and Kyukimon were silent as they continued to stare at their old friend and princess, before they eventually spoke. "I see. In that case…" Crusadermon began, before Kyukimon finished for her. "We'll join Light's Hope as well". The Bewitching Beast finished for her fellow bodyguard, making Blanc widen her eyes in surprise. "R-Really? You two really want to be a part of Light's Hope as well?" The Princess of the Twilight Zone questioned in surprise, having been expecting them to talk her out of her decision.

The Virus Digimon nodded to their princess without hesitation. "We're sure of our decision. We want to journey forth and battle the Bagra Army to bring an end to this conflict". Kyukimon answered her own friend without any doubt in her voice, having no second thoughts about the choice they're making. "Besides, the human girl is interesting". Crusadermon said as she turned to look at Kari, catching hers and Gatomon's attention as they looked up at her.

"What makes me interesting?" The bearer of Light questioned in curiosity, wondering what the Knight of Honor considers interesting about her. Crusadermon chuckled a bit in amusement as she somehow brought out another rose with her left hand. "That is for you to find out". The Royal Knight Digimon answered, getting Kari and Gatomon to tilt their heads in confusion.

Azulongmon flew down closer to the group, before he leaned his head closer to Kari, Gatomon and Moosemon, getting the three of them to look up at the Guardian of the East. "I can't believe my eyes. It truly is the Legendary Digimon, Gatomon". Azulongmon said in disbelief, staring at Gatomon as if she was the most incredible thing he's seen.

The Holy Beast puffed out her cheeks in annoyance. "Look, I know that one of the Legendary Digimon was a Gatomon like me, but that doesn't mean I'm one. So, would you knock it off already?!" Gatomon requested with her eyes narrowed, getting sick of everyone calling her a Legendary Digimon because of the deeds of another Gatomon. "Very well. I apologize for offending you". Azulongmon apologized to the Vaccine Digimon as he flew back into the air.

"That's two groups, one left. Let's go get your boyfriend, Kari". QueenChessmon told her new General with a confident smirk, getting Gatomon to widen her eyes in surprise, before she looked up at her partner. "You have a boyfriend, Kari!? But what about Shadow?" Gatomon questioned her partner in shock; having thought Kari loved Shadow and would wait for her.

Kari looked down at her partner with a confused look, before she widened her eyes upon remembering that Gatomon doesn't know about her new relationship with the bearer of Darkness, or the fact that Shadow and Grimdramon were here as well. "Gatomon, Shadow is my boyfriend". Kari revealed to her partner Digimon, much to her surprise. "I'll explain everything soon, but right now we need to find Shadow and Grimdramon". The General of Light's Hope reassured her partner as she gave a comforting rub on the Holy Beast's head.

However, Gatomon lost all interest and worry upon hearing Grimdramon's name. She looked up at her partner with disbelief filled eyes, as if she couldn't believe what she just heard. "Grim…dramon?" Gatomon said in disbelief at hearing her lover's name, having thought he'd disappeared 3 years ago on the day that she said goodbye to Kari. Kari gave a nod and a smile to her partner, knowing full well how much Gatomon had missed the Dragon of Darkness. "That's right, Grimdramon is here too. He's right up there". The General told her partner Digimon as she pointed up to the forest with her right hand.

Gatomon looked up at where her partner was pointing, before she leaped out of Kari's hands and landed on the ground on all four feet. Immediate, she took off running towards the forest at a very fast pace, her heart longing to see the Digimon she loved. "She's eager to find your boyfriend and that Digimon of his". Moosemon remarked, watching as Gatomon disappeared into the forest. "'That's because Grimdramon is her boyfriend as well". Kari told the Guardian Deity of the Mountains, getting him to look at her with a surprised expression.

"Is that right? Well, let's get a move on. I want to see if what you're saying is true!" Moosemon exclaimed as he took off after Gatomon into the forest. "Wait for us!" Sistermon Blanc called out to the Armor Digimon, chasing after him with QueenChessmon, Kyukimon and Crusadermon. Azulongmon watched as Kari, Moosemon, Blanc, QueenChessmon, Kyukimon and Crusadermon disappear in the forest, before he turned to look at the Digimon of the Twilight Zone.

"Peace has been restored to the Twilight Zone thanks to the bravery of team Light's Hope and Twilight's Union! Work together to ensure that the peace will remain and so that none of us will suffer again. I ask you this, not as the Guardian of the zone, but as a fellow Digimon of the Twilight Zone, to let go of any and all grudges you hold against each other so that our home will never suffer again…" The Guardian of the East began, before he looked up at the castle, which was unharmed from all the fighting that took place.

"If any of you are willing to work together in order to create a brighter future, head to the castle to speak to Sistermon Noir. She will guide you all to that future". Azulongmon finished, before he took off into the clouds and disappeared from view. The Digimon of the Twilight Zone stared up at where their Guardian Digimon disappeared to, before they began to speak among themselves.

Among the crowd of Dominimon, Gargoylemon, BlackWarGrowlmon, BlackRapidmon, Ogremon, Dokugumon, SkullGreymon, Peckmon, Angemon, Dobermon and Apemon, there were a specific Apemon and Dobermon. The same Apemon that got harassed by Dominimon, and the same Dobermon that had witnessed Kari and her Digimon battle the Diaboromon. The two looked at each other, before they ran into the forest, chasing after Kari, Gatomon, Moosemon, Blanc, QueenChessmon, Kyukimon and Crusadermon.

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(Meanwhile with Shadow and his group)

Shadow, Grimdramon X3D, ShadowSeraphimon, Murmukusmon, SkullMammothmon, Ghoulmon Black, Imperialdramon: Dragon Mode Black and Bulucomon were all cornering the last of the Devidramon and Aegiochusmon Dark. The fight had proven to be a very long, and hard fought one, but it was finally about to end. Grimdramon X3D, ShadowSeraphimon, Murmukusmon, Ghoulmon Black, Imperialdramon: Dragon Mode Black were all in the air, while Shadow, SkullMammothmon and Bulucomon were on the air, with all of them cornering the huddled up group of Devidramon and Aegiochusmon that were gathered in the middle of the field.

"We got them now!" Ghoulmon Black exclaimed with a pleased look, holding his hands out to fire more arrows. "Let's end this, once and for all!" Imperialdramon: Dragon Mode Black said as he began gathering energy into his cannon, ready to fire at any moment. Shadow, who was standing besides Bulucomon, looked at the huddled up group of Devidramon and Aegiochusmon and saw their fear filled expressions. He gave a disappointed sigh with his eyes closed, before he held up his right hand. "That's enough everyone! Stand down!" The bearer of Darkness told his Digimon, getting them all to look at their General.

"What!? Why!?" Murmukusmon questioned his General in surprise, wondering why he wanted them to stop. "Take a look at them". Shadow answered the Count, getting him, along with everyone else to look at the Devidramon and Aegiochusmon Black and saw their scared expressions. "Wow. Get a load of those pansies!" ShadowSeraphimon remarked with an amused voice at seeing the forces of the Twilight Zone afraid, especially after they all looked so confident at the beginning of the fight.

"Any fighter that loses their nerves just because things look bad for them isn't worth destroying. Come on guys, let's go". Shadow told his Digimon, wanting to head on ahead to check on Kari and the others. "He's right. We've got better things to do than pick up a bunch of cowards. Let's head on ahead". Grimdramon X3D said in agreement, turning his head to look at his comrades.

Before any of the Digimon could answer the fused form of Grimdramon, GranDracmon, Dorugoramon and Darkdramon, a rather familiar voice interrupted their conversation. "GRIMDRAMON!" A familiar voice, one that Shadow and Grimdramon hasn't heard for 3 years, called out, getting everyone, especially the bearer of Darkness and fused Digimon, to widen their eyes in shock.

They all turned around and saw a Gatomon running up towards them on all four feet. Shadow and Grimdramon X3D had wide eyes of disbelief at seeing her, while the others had wide eyes of surprise at seeing the Legendary Digimon. "Gatomon…" The fused Digimon whispered, turning around fully to look at the Vaccine Digimon as she stopped running and looked up at him.

Grimdramon X3D and Gatomon spend moments staring at each other. Eventually, Grimdramon X3D's body gleamed, before he split into four flashes. The flames cleared to reveal Grimdramon, GranDracmon, Dorugoramon and Darkdramon all in the air, before the Vampire King fell to the ground, but luckily landed on his feet. The Dragon of Darkness flew down and landed in front of the Holy Beast and stared at her in shock, who returned the favour. "Is it really you?" Grimdramon asked in disbelief, wanting to make sure that this was the same Digimon he fell in love with.

Gatomon began to cry tears of joy, before she began walking up to the Dragon of Darkness. "Does this answer your question?" The Holy Beast questioned as she jumped over Grimdramon and landed on his back, right where she always rides on him. The Vaccine Digimon took her chance as Grimdramon turned his head to face her and kissed him on the lips, much to everyone's surprised.

Grimdramon himself had wide eyes as Gatomon continued to kiss him, before he returned the kiss as he realized that she was indeed the Digimon he fell for. Shadow watched his partner and Digimon with a smile, happy that the woman he loved came back to him just like how Kari came back to him. Speak of the devil; Kari came in riding on Moosemon's back with QueenChessmon, Sistermon Blanc, Crusadermon and Kyukimon behind them. "Is everyone alright?" Blanc asked in concern, getting ShadowSeraphimon, Murmukusmon, SkullMammothmon, Darkdramon, GranDracmon, Dorugoramon, Ghoulmon Black, Imperialdramon: Dragon Mode Black and Bulucomon to look at her and the others.

The flying Digimon all flew down to the ground and landed on their feet. "We're fine". Bulucomon answered the Princess of the Twilight Zone as QueenChessmon walked past him to Murmukusmon. Moosemon walked up to Shadow, before he bucked down, letting Kari jump off his back and land in front of her boyfriend. The bearer of Darkness widened his eyes upon seeing something unexpected.

"Are you alright?" Kari asked her boyfriend in concern as she wrapped her arms around him in a hug, which Shadow returned. "Don't worry, I'm unharmed". The General of Twilight's Union answered his girlfriend with a relived smile, happy to see her unharmed. Kari leaned back to look at Shadow, who gently grabbed a small bit of her new long hair with his right hand and looked at it. "What happened to your hair? How is it long now?" The bearer of Darkness asked in confusion, reminded of the older 'Kari' he saw in that TV show and how long her hair was.

Kari grew a nervous look with her eyes closed. "I… don't really know. I guess my powers of Light had something to do with it". The bearer of Light answered in an uncertain voice, getting Shadow to frown in confusion as he let go of Kari's long hair.

Sistermon Blanc walked forward towards the huddled up group of Devidramon and Aegiochusmon Dark, getting them all to look down at her. "You don't have any more reason to continue fighting Twilight's Union. This battle is over, Sistermon Ciel is gone". The Vaccine Digimon told the Digimon with a slightly sad voice, getting the Devidramon and Aegiochusmon to widen their eyes.

"My sister, Sistermon Noir and I have already given the Code Crown to our new leader. The General of the now formed Light's Hope, Kari Kamiya!" Blanc continued as she turned around and pointed her Cross Barbée at her new General, much to the surprise of everyone that wasn't aware, even Grimdramon had broke his kiss with Gatomon to look at Kari in surprise.

The young bearer of Light held up her left hand, allowing everyone to see her new Fusion Loader, further increasing their surprise. "If any of you still have loyalty to my family, go to the castle and pledge your loyalty to my sister Noir. She'll become the next Queen of the Twilight Zone, and will repair all the damage done to our home". The Princess of the Twilight Zone told the group of Devidramon and Aegiochusmon Dark, turning to look back at them.

The Devidramon and Aegiochusmon Dark looked down at their princess, before looking up at the Digimon behind her, who were all looking at Kari and her new Fusion Loader. They stared for a minute, before they all took off towards the castle for whatever unknown reasons. At seeing them run off, Sistermon Blanc turned back around and walked up next to Kari.

"Your D-Tector became a Fusion Loader?" Shadow questioned in surprise, getting Kari to look up at him and nod. "It was just like what happened back when it first transformed into a D-Tector. It glowed white and changed into a D-Tector. The only difference this time is that somehow, it brought Gatomon here". The bearer of Light explained, telling her boyfriend how her D-Tector had transformed into a Fusion Loader.

"How is that possible? How could your Fusion Loader bring Gatomon into this universe?" Grimdramon questioned as he walked up to the two humans with Gatomon still on his back, getting the Holy Beast, Sistermon Blanc, Moosemon, QueenChessmon, Kyukimon and Crusadermon to frown in confusion. "Hold up? What do you mean 'this universe'? Isn't this the Digital World?" Gatomon questioned in confusion, getting Kari, Shadow and Grimdramon to look at her, with the partners of Darkness realizing that she didn't know she had travelled to another universe.

"Like I said before, I'll explain everything to you later". Kari told her partner Digimon, before she turned to look at her other Digimon. "That includes you guys as well. If we're gonna be a team, you'll probably want to hear this too". The bearer of Light added, getting Moosemon, Sistermon Blanc, QueenChessmon, Kyukimon and Crusadermon curious on what she had to tell them.

"So, you guys have really formed your own team, is that it?" Imperialdramon: Dragon Mode Black questioned the bearer of Light, getting Shadow, Kari, Grimdramon, Gatomon, Bulucomon, Blanc, Moosemon, Kyukimon and Crusadermon to look at him. "That's right. And our team's name is Light's Hope". The Knight of Honor told the Ancient Digimon, getting the members of Twilight's Union, along with Bulucomon to turn to look at her.

"Light's Hope?" The Mini Dragon questioned in curiosity, wondering why they named it like that. "Tell them Kari. Our team's motto". Moosemon told his General in an encouraging voice, getting Kari slightly nervous as she looked down at the ground. Kari took a deep sigh with her eyes closed to calm her nerves, before she opened her eyes to reveal them full of conviction. She held up her Fusion Loader as she spoke.

"We are the forces of good, light or darkness, it doesn't matter what, or who we are. We all fight for our shared dream. Our dream is to fulfil the hopes of everyone for a brighter future. A future of love, light, darkness, sadness and unity. That is our dream, the dream of Light's Hope".Kari said her team's motto with a confident voice, much to Shadow's amazement at how amazing her speech was. Even Grimdramon, Bulucomon and the other members of Twilight's Union looked amazed, while the members of Light's Hope had a proud look for their General.

Kari lowered her left hand and looked at Shadow. "Since I said my team's motto, could you say what yours is?" The General of Light's Hope asked her boyfriend, getting him to look a bit confused. "I thought you already knew". The General of Twilight's Union said in confusion, remembering that Kari was there when he explained his team's credo to Azulongmon. "I did know it, but Gatomon doesn't". Kari told her boyfriend as she held her right hand out to Gatomon, reminding him that the Vaccine Digimon wasn't there to hear it.

Shadow turned to look at Gatomon and realized that Kari was right. The bearer of Darkness gave a sigh, before he brought out his Fusion Loader with his left hand and looked at it. "We're a force that uses the powers of Light and Darkness to battle the forces of evil and defend the innocent. No matter what sort of enemy we face, light or dark, we'll fight to the bitter end and win!" The General of Twilight's Union said his team's motto as he thrust his Fusion Loader into the air, getting his Digimon to cry out in applause.

"Have you decided on the symbol yet?" Kyukimon questioned, getting Shadow to look up at her and nod. "I've got just the symbol in mind". The bearer of Darkness answered the Bewitching Beast, before he brought down his left hand and held his right hand up. A black beam came out of his hand and shot into the air, before it formed into a symbol. It was the symbol of Twilight, but the left half was black, and the other half was white.

"That will be our symbol". The General of Twilight's Union declared as the symbol disappeared in the air. "Simple, but understandable. My only question is; why 'Twilight's Union' exactly?" ShadowSeraphimon questioned his General, having thought he'd pick a name that just involved Darkness. "I chose 'Twilight's Union' as our name because I don't want it to just be filled with Dark Digimon. I want our team to be with Digimon of Light as well, so that it becomes an army of union between Light and Darkness. An army of twilight". Shadow explained to the Fallen Angel Digimon as he turned to look at him.

"I guess that's understandable. We don't want to limit ourselves for the namesake. At least with this name, we won't be limited to only Dark Digimon". GranDracmon remarked from next to SkullMammothmon, getting the Undead Digimon to look at him. "Well, at least we now have our name and symbol. We're almost ready to battle the Bagra Army". Dorugoramon commented from next to Darkdramon, which the Dark Dragon nodded in agreement. "We just need supplies and we're ready. When can Noir pay up for helping overthrow her crazy sister?" Darkdramon questioned, before he flinched from Imperialdramon: Dragon Mode black smacking the back of his head with his tail.

"Don't talk that way! You'll hurt Blanc's feelings!" The Ancient Digimon hissed at his comrade, getting Darkdramon to realize his mistake. "Sorry!" The Dark Digimon apologized for his mistake. Sistermon Blanc looked up at the Dark Dragon and gave him a small smile. "Don't worry about it". The Vaccine Digimon replied to the Virus Digimon, bearing no anger at him for his words.

Bulucomon grabbed Shadow's cloak and pulled on it, getting the General of Twilight's Union to look at him. "What is it, Bulucomon?" The 12-year-old asked the Mini Dragon as he knelt down in front of him. Bulucomon grew a nervous expression on his face as he twiddled with his fingers. "I… I was hoping that I could…" The Mini Dragon began, before he stopped from how nervous he was. Having a good idea what Bulucomon wanted to say, Shadow placed his right hand on the Mini Dragon's shoulder, while he keeps a hold on his Fusion Loader with his left hand.

"Do you want to join Twilight's Union?" Shadow questioned the Mini Dragon with a reassuring smile, which Bulucomon looked up and nodded to him. Shadow nodded back to the Mini Dragon as he lifted his hand off his shoulder. "Very well then. You're more than welcome to join". The General of Twilight's Union told the Mini Dragon as he stood up on his feet, much to Bulucomon's happiness. "Really?" Bulucomon asked in excitement, which Shadow nodded to him.

"You've proven to be a strong Digimon, both in heart and spirit when you took on those Dominimon without fear". The General of Twilight's Union answered as he held up his Fusion Loader to Bulucomon. Knowing what Shadow had in mind, Bulucomon raised his left claw and turned it into a fist, which he gently pressed against the Fusion Loader. "Welcome to Twilight's Union". Grimdramon said to his fellow Dragon Digimon with a smile, getting Bulucomon's attention as he turned to look at him, while Shadow placed his Fusion Loader away.

Out of nowhere, dark thunder clouds appeared in the sky above, getting everyone's attention as they looked up and saw Azulongmon appear above them. "Well, look who it is! It's the guardian that doesn't do anything. What's he doing here?" ShadowSeraphimon questioned with his arms crossed, getting Azulongmon to flinch at the reminder of his lack of actions.

"I… I have come to ask your General something". The Guardian of the East revealed, getting everyone curious about what he wanted to ask. "What is it?" Shadow questioned the Guardian of the Twilight Zone, getting Azulongmon to look down at him. "I… I would like to join your team". The Holy Dragon requested, getting everyone to widen their eyes in surprise. "And why is that?" Dorugoramon questioned the Holy Dragon why he wanted to join Twilight's Union.

Azulongmon was silent, staring down at Shadow, Kari and the Digimon, but after a few moments, he spoke. "If it wasn't for your General, I wouldn't have aided your comrades; I would have stayed out of this conflict. The words you spoke about how nothing is meant to be, it was like a curse that I inflicted upon myself had been removed. You were right, it wasn't a matter of meant to be, it was about making a choice. And I made the wrong one". The Holy Dragon explained to the forces of Light's Hope and Twilight's Union, much to their slight surprise.

"But I realized this too late. I've lost all right to be Guardian of the Twilight Zone. That is why after Noir is crowned Queen, I will step down at the guardian and would like to aid you all in battling the Bagra Army". Azulongmon continued, getting Blanc and Shadow to widen their eyes. "Are you certain of this? If you do this, there's no going back. Will you really step down as Guardian of the Twilight Zone?" The bearer of Darkness questioned the Holy Dragon if he was certain, which Azulongmon nodded to him.

"I am. This is the choice I've made". The Guardian of the East answered with conviction in his voice. Shadow stared up at the Holy Dragon, while ShadowSeraphimon walked up next to him. "You aren't seriously thinking about letting him join, are you?" The Fallen Angel questioned his partner in a whisper, believing that they didn't need Azulongmon. "The Bagra Army is large, and we'll need all the help we can get. Besides, he's learned his lesson and I might need his help with something". Shadow replied to ShadowSeraphimon, turning his head right to look up at the Fallen Angel Digimon.

ShadowSeraphimon gave a deep sigh, before Shadow looked up at Azulongmon. "Alright, you're welcome to join. Don't make me regret this". The General of Twilight's Union told the Holy Dragon, getting Azulongmon to bow his head in gratitude. "Thank you. I swear to fight to the end for Twilight's Union". The Holy Dragon thanked his new General, getting everyone to smile at seeing his humility. What nobody noticed was that Apemon and Dobermon were watching them from the distance, both having eyes full of envy towards them.

"Wow. You two are really impressive, you know that?" An unfamiliar voice stated, getting everyone to widen their eyes in surprise, before they turned around to look at who that voice belonged to. To everyone's surprise, it was a human female girl, standing a few feet away from them.

The girl looked to be around Shadow and Kari's age and was rather beautiful. She was a fairly tall girl and was slightly taller than Shadow. She had brown hair, which was worn up with a yellow hairclip, purple eyes similar to Shadow's and had fair skin. Her attire consisted of off-white yellow cowboy boots with pink trims, a purple dress with black trims, a white lab coat and several gold chains around her neck.

"A human?!" Kari exclaimed in surprise to see a human in this universe's Digital World, while Shadow narrowed his eyes at the girl's smile as there was something off about it. The General of Twilight's Union walked forward to the girl and stood in front of her, having to slightly look up to look into her eyes.

"Who are you?" Shadow questioned the girl, his left hand grabbing a hold of his Fusion Loader inside his cloak. The girl continued to smile at Shadow, but he spotted a hint of sadness in it. "My name's Nene Amano. It's nice to meet you, Shadow Nonaka". The girl, now named Nene, greeted the General of Twilight's Union. Shadow narrowed his eyes at hearing this girl saying his full name, but as he stared into her eyes, he could see a deep sadness in his eyes, a sadness that felt… similar to his own.

They didn't know it at first, but this would be the beginning of a great friendship for Shadow, Kari and Nene.

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Alright, a long chapter done and over with. Now, as I'm well aware of, all of Kari and Shadow's Digimon have been revealed in the opening, along with teams Fusion Fighters and Blue Flare having more Digimon than before. Now, I wish to ask you all something? Do you think Nene should get more Digimon than she did before in the show and manga. I was thinking of her having the Kazemon and Kyubimon from the opening, but I think she deserves a bit more. Also, as you could see in the opening, Lunamon will be Nene's main Digimon, but I was thinking of her also Digivolving Sparrowmon into RaptorSparrowmon as well. Heck, I was thinking of Mikey being able to Digivolve Ballistamon, Dorulumon and Starmon as well.

I hope I did a good job with character development for Kari in this chapter. Tell me how I did in a review. Now, should I add more of Mikey's Digimon in the Manga to the story, and how should I have them join the Fusion Fighters? I already got how Peckmon and Angemon will join, but the others, I might need a few suggestions. Last 2 questions. 1: What kind of Digimon should Nene get as well? 2: Should I add Luminamon Nene Version to the story as well? Please answer these questions in a review, or just message me.

Now, I wanna discuss a plan I have in mind with you. See, I did some watching of Adventure 02 and remembered that Azulongmon gave the DigiDestined some of his power, allowing the older generation to regain their Crests power to go to Ultimate and Mega. I was thinking of the Azulongmon of this chapter to do something similar to Kari and Gatomon, giving them back their lost power and allowing Gatomon to Digivolve into ANgewomon, and eventually Ophanimon and Examon. Either message or review me to tell what you think of the idea. Now personal question, should I add Nene's sister Kotone to the story? Answer in a review.

Now, I'm going to go over this again. I plan to somehow have Tai and Agumon unlock BlitzGreymon like they did in Adventure 2020, and even have AxeKnightmon be Gatomon's Dark Digivolve form as well. Please be sure to review and I hope you all enjoyed this chapter. Good day.