Digimon Universe

by Super Shadowsonic

Sequel to Broken Mirror. The Crest of Hope is Good but it is also Evil. It's light but it can also be darkness. Four different versions of Takeru Takashi from different dimensions stand together to fight off a genocide of all Carriers of Hope. However, how can these flawed heroes stand against eradication? How can they fight for Hope but not know it's true nature? Good or Evil.

25. A Battle For a Soul

Digimon Universe part 25

"A Battle for a Soul"

It's the final battle. The battle that will decide everything, in more ways than one. To allow your life to be dictated by a singular being, or have your life be decided through your own efforts. If anyone was honest, to be able to have your future decided, without the stress of worrying about your future. It is honestly relieving. To know that no matter what decision you make it leads to the best possible outcome. That outcome being a monster, a hero, a god, or any combination of them. It was honestly relieving knowing what your future holds. However, this leads to the realization of how much choice a person actually has in their life. How can one plan for a future that is already set, how can a person work toward a future that is already set, how can a person strive to better themselves when they know the end result, or how can someone fight for a future that they know will never come? That every decision made is ultimately meaningless. The friends made, relationships formed, and what passion that beats in your heart. It all means nothing. It is an oxymoron in its truest form. Thus, life is meaningless. It is a life of going through the motions that ultimately holds no meaning. The future should be chaos, it is always changing. There is no set decision that decides one's fate. It is a group of decisions that leads to it. If one does not care about their future, they are doomed to the worst possible future. If one does not see themselves doing something great, then they are doomed to be the kindling for the bettering of others.

It is an unfortunate fact, but a fact none the less. To surrender yourself to the fates is the same as death.

Obviously, no one wants to die. In the sense that their death is meaningless. Death should impact others, it should have weight, it should mean something, if not to oneself then to others.

Tak has had many philosophical ideals like this racing through his mind. In his time, the focus has always been about pushing forward. After being infected with the virus data, he has had to come to grips with the type of person he is. To understand what it means to be good and what it means to evil. How these things are only perspectives in the grand scheme of things. He had thought that he would be doomed to being a monster. One who doesn't care about the world, about the future, or about those closest to him. It was through the efforts of his friends, his partner, and his family he saw a different way. To embrace those darker parts of himself. When faced with different versions of himself, he knew he made the right choice to push on. He won't regret the person he is, because it was an effort he made because it was something he wanted. He wouldn't have done that, if his future was set. He wouldn't have fought so hard if he felt that it would mean nothing in the end. Now he has to face the one thing getting in the way of his future. The being trying to stop him from seizing his future.

Chronomon Destroyer Mode.

This gigantic monster of a being looms over them. His very presence excretes this pressure that makes Tak flinch. He's scared and unsure of himself. He doesn't think he can fight something like this. However, a hand lands on his shoulder, steading him. He looks to see that it is BlackSeraphimon.

"Steady yourself," he says simply.

The stern way in which he said that, shows his strength and his resolve. If this resolve can exist in BlackSeraphimon, then it can in him too. He can do this. He can fight this monster that wants to steal away his future.

"Digidestined of the year 2099, Digidestined of the year 2002, Digidestined of the year Noir 2002, DigiDestined clones. Your fates have been written. Your tale has an end beyond your control. I want to deliver onto you that control. I want to deliver to you, your ideal futures. I want your efforts to have meaning!"

"Our future does have meaning!" Seraphimon yells.

"It has meaning because we decide it!" Hope yells.

"Your futures are not decided by you, they are dictated. I have stared into the very heart of the multi-verse. I have seen what awaits you, and I know that the universe will not allow you these futures you seek!"

"Then the answer is simple actually," GoldSerpahimon states.

"Nothing has changed. If someone decides to stand in the way of the future we aim for, we will fight them, just as we would with any enemy!" BlackSeraphimon proclaims.

"And…and if we have to fight the universe then so be it!" Tak exclaims boldly.

Chronomon seems to let out a sigh, "Then you shall be the kindling to the new universe to come…"

"Matty let's fuse!" Tye exclaims.

"We can't do that you idiot!" Matty exclaims.

Chronomon creates a shield around himself as a swirling storm begins to stir. The rubble of the space begins rapidly moving around them.

"It'll take more than that!" Tai exclaims as Omnimon jets forward smashing through a wall to point his cannon arm forward.

"Supreme Cannon!" he exclaims firing out multiple shells from his cannon. The explosive shells meet the shield exploding against it.

"Pour it on!" Taichi exclaims on the shoulder of Omegamon. He points his cannon forward.

"Garuru Cannon!" Omegamon yells firing out a concentrated beam of blue energy. The shield seems to yield a bit under the attack.

"Like other me said, pour it on!" Tye exclaims.

Everyone ignores the rubble as they begin smashing against the shield from multiple angles. All sorts of attacks begin flying through the air, flames, lightning, wind, ice, and energy attacks smash into this shield of light in an effort to bring it down. Allowing the momentum to swing in their favor as they keep up their attacks.

"We should focus on a singular spot, everyone synch up so I can send you the targeting area!" Iz exclaims.

"Alright, on the count of three. One, two, Nova Force!" Tye exclaims.

"Shadow Blade!"

"Horn Buster!"

"Flower Cannon!"

"Hammer Spark!"

"Celestial Arrow!"

"Garuru WolfClaw!"

"Swords of Justice!"

The Digidestined of 2099 all focus on a single spot. When they target it, the shield seems to bend around their attacks. It was like a rubber ball that was being squeezed on a singular point.

"Put the pressure on!" BlackSerpahimon says smacking a wall out his way. "Testament!" he exclaims jabbing his sword at another point.

"Grey Sword!"

"Flower Cannon!"

"Horn Buster!"

"Shadow Wing!"

"Hammer Spark!"

"Celestial Arrow!"

Omegamon pulls back before pushing forward his gun arm. "Garuru Cannon!"

In that instances the shield shatter like glass all around them.

"Don't let up, Hallow Ascension!" Seraphimon exclaims summoning a barrage of lightning bolts down.

"Transcended Sword!"

"Flower Cannon!"

"Wing Blade!"

"Horn Charge!"

"Great Hammer!"

"Heaven's Charm!"

Omnimon pulls out his cannon to point it forward. "Supreme Cannon!"

The attacks score home as Chronomon raises an arm to shield himself from the assault.

"That's not all, lit him up!" BlackSeraphimon exclaims.

"Positron Laser!" both Imperialdramons FM exclaims firing their arm cannons.

Attacks rain down on Chronomon making him roar in either outrage or pain. No one was willing to let up to understand which is which since he hadn't fell yet. Attacks, keep coming in before wings suddenly jets out Chronomon DM's back. "Vanishing Touch," Chronomon DM unleashes a dark orb of energy that knocks away a group of Digidestined. "Holy Flare!" he says knocking away another group with holy light. "Gusty Blade!" he exclaims knocking away another group. "Finger Bomb!" he says holding up a finger for a small spark to leap out. It travels slowly before exploding in a powerful blast of fire and wind. Everyone was scattered among the attacks crashing into rubble or simple prone to the mercy of the attacks. It was at this moment Chornomon DM flies forward reaching a hand out. Tak sees him coming at him.

"Warping Gate!" he says flying back into a gate before he was grabbed. BlackSeraphimon is there in moments with a hard slash smashing into Chronomon's face. It reacts to the attack before swinging and missing the angel.

"Raining Stars!" GoldSeraphimon exclaims flying while gold engulfs his body. He stops short for a golden afterimage to go flying at Chronomon before morphing into multiple gold stars that crash against the monster.

"Strike of the Seven Stars!" Seraphimon exclaims raining down his attack on the beast's back.

Chronomon DM slams BlackSeraphimon in his palm then smashes him into a pile of rubble. He turns opening his mouth unleashing an energy blast knocking away Seraphimon and GoldSeraphimon. He quickly turns swinging a hard back hand at Tak reappearing out his warp gate to send him flying smashing through multiple pieces of rubble.

"I'm done trying to reason with you. You've had your chances!"

"So, negotiations have failed is what your saying!" Taichi exclaims as Omegamon is flying towards the creature. Chronomon holds up his hand to unleash five Finger Bomb attacks at the white clade Digimon.

"Clear the way!" Yamatto exclaims.

"Garuru Cannon!" Omegamon exclaims firing his cannon instantly detonating each of the bombs in succession. From the thick dust cloud Omnimon charges forward.

"Transcended Sword!" he exclaims as a single swish of his sword unleash wall of flames that smash into the monster. "Supreme Cannon!" Omnimon follows up unleashing blast after blast from his cannon as he lays into Chronomon DM. Chronomon DM rushes through the smoke cloud tanking each and every shot. Omnimon falls back with his sword raised.

"Warping Gate!" Chronomon DM flies into a giant portal instantly vanishing. This startles Omnimon. Suddenly it opens in his face for Chronomon's finger to extend out.

"Finger Bomb!" the small sparkle rushes toward Omnimon. The Ultra Digimon panics seeing instantly encasing himself in his cape as he turns his back to protect both his partners. The attack was powerful as the Digimon is thrown back.

"We aint done yet!" Davis exclaims.

"Hit him with the big one!" Ken adds.

"Giga Crusher!" Imperialdramon opens his chest to fire out a powerful beam of light into the gate. The result explosion follows as Chronomon DM appears above them.

"Watch out!" Daisuke calls to his counterpart.

Davis, Ken, and Imperialdramon look up in horror to see the beast bearing down on them. Chornomon opens his mouth. "Vanishing Touch!" a beam of dark energy comes rushing towards them. However, BlackSeraphimon suddenly appears between them raising his hands and creating a barrier. The attack bends around his defense as BlackSeraphimon screams at the effort as he struggles against it. It was like trying to hold back a waterfall. Seraphimon flies in next, moving in a blur before stops before Chronomon DM's face.

"Testament!" he exclaims unleashing a blast of lightning that seemed like storm cloud was unleashing all of its fury in one single spot. This makes Imperialdramon fall back from the attack and raise his cannon as well.

"Positron Laser!" he exclaims unleashing a blast of light energy. Chronomon DM raises a hand fending off the attack easily.

"Is that all you have? Let me show you how its done…" He retracts his energy attack on BlackSeraphimon to build up energy. "Testament!"

The lightning blast was like an explosion of light. It consumed everyone's vision as everyone basically went blind for a moment overwhelmed with the sheer light and force of the attack. It strikes all at once, as it wasn't just lightning, it was sheer all-consuming power. The force of the attack is deafening as everyone's screams are muted, unable to hear anyone scream, unable to see anything, unable to feel anything. There is only light, then darkness.

Chronomon DM floats down observing the results of his attack. Everything is silent. No sign of any movement except for the dust particles that remained after the attack, scattered in the air. Chronomon DM looks around to assess the damage done. All of his enemies were down. Each Digimon laying protectively over their respective partner, as if trying to protect them from the brunt of the attack. However, it means nothing as each and every one of them were down. Not a conscious person around him.

"This was the ending I wanted to avoid. It makes sense that creatures like yourself wouldn't bend to the rules of the universe, thus you would not bend to my will. I am proud of all of you. Able to exist, to have choice and experience all that choice has to offer."

A stray rock suddenly hits him in the head. He looks to the side to see Tak still standing, in a matter of speaking. His armor is gone now and he is in his normal clothes. His Digivice clutched in his fist as it was clearly damaged, with large scratches against it and a cracked screen. Tak is injured clearly, even his metal arm lays limp and useless at his side somehow clutching his Digivice. Chronomon floats over to the small boy. He reaches out a hand to pick up Tak gently. The two stare each other down.

"You still defy me. Even in this moment?" In response Tak chucks another rock at Chronomon. It does nothing obviously. "You still believe the choice you made was the right one. You still think that what you are fighting for was just?" In response Tak throws another rock. "Despite how many will suffer, you still hold fast to this ideal?"

Tak was prepared to throw another rock, but his arm goes slack as he drops it, "…I hate you…"

"Why is that?"

"Hakeru…wanted to do something good…and…you ruined it…he didn't want this…he never wanted this…" Tak looks at his broken Digivice.

"It is what was necessary in the end. I don't lie when I say you have so much potential Tak. Your future is an unknown to even me. However, if you choose this path, your future will only lead to one conclusion. Will you accept this gift, or continue to fight it?"

Tak says nothing only glaring up at Chronomon DM. That was all the answer that was needed. Chronomon begins to close his fist, the clawed hand coming closer to a prone Tak as he falls to his knees.

"…No more…"

A gold barrier suddenly forms around Tak keeping Chronomon's clawed hand from closing. Tak is surprised as he looks up to see that he wasn't being crushed. Despite Chronomon DM trying to he was unable to break the barrier. The visage of Hakeru pushes out of the Chrono Core.

"Don't give up…never surrender. Hope is not a curse…it is the future!" Hakeru exclaims. His form seems to be drowning in the core but even still he struggles to reach out to Tak. "Please, stop him. Stop me."

"Hakeru…" Tak mutters. "You can stop him! You can do this, just believe in your power. Let our conviction be your strength. You can save everyone!"

"GRAH!" Chronomon DM winces as a golden aura surrounds his body. Then the barrier raises up with Tak floating inside it. An astral form of Hakeru floats before the shield.

"I kinda messed up big time…" Hakeru mutters. "I never wanted this…"

"Well, here's your chance to fix it!" Tak says.

"I don't have the power to stop him, he took over my Patamon's form to create this messed up evolution. The ExeDigidestined have been spread out trying to do damage control…but you guys can stop him."

"We couldn't even put a dent in him…"

"Of course not, he's too powerful. However, he's unstable. Don't let him scare you," Hakeru places his hand on the golden shield. The orb shines as Tak feels the injuries began to heal. His arm sparks as he's able to clench his fist now. He's amazed that the circuits have been mended for the time being.

"Tak!" his holo-Patamon appears from his Digivice . "Are you okay?!"

"Yeah, don't worry we got this." Tak clenches his digivice for the barrier to suddenly explode in a golden light. The golden rays shimmer all around the space raining down on all the others providing a source of strength as eyes begin to open and wounds were healed.

"Level Shift!" the golden light begins to take form as it shimmers all around them until a figure clothed in light blue armor, golden wings, and a black cross emblazed on the blue helmet. Tak's face is briefly shown before the helmet drops over his eyes. "Seraphimon!"

"One more angel will make no difference," Chronomon DM says simply. The beast charges toward Tak.

"Begin scan," Tak mutters. Beneath his helmet Tak stares at the form of Chronomon DM. Studying him thoroughly as his hub displays the energy possessed by the creature. Chronomon clenches his fist around Tak in an effort to crush him. Chronomon tilts his head before opening his hand to see Tak not there. His head jets to above him to see Tak simply floating above, still making no move to attack or respond. Only floating there. Chronomon rushes forward in an effort to crush the small angel within his grasp. However, every time he moves to crush Tak, he vanishes in a moment to appear alongside him. Clearly observing him, studying him, and Chronomon has had enough of that. Chronomon points his finger forward to shoot out a finger bomb.

"Interesting…" Tak mutters. The small sparkle travels at seemingly instant speed as the sparkle stops just in front of Tak's face. Tak takes the attack head on, crossing his arms as the explosion goes off. He only managed to cross his arms to protect himself from the explosion before he floats back out of the thick dust cloud. His arm shaking. Tak looks down at his hand before the shaking stops after he clenches a fist. "Black Excalibur," he mutters drawing a black sword from his right arm.

"Tak, based on these scans, there's no way we can hurt him," Seraphimon advises Tak.

"Agreed, upload this data to Iz's server." Tak flies forward toward Chronomon DM directly. Chronomon raises an energy shield again. Tak smashes into it hands first to as the energy bites against him.

"Do you believe you can fight me on your own?"

"Of course not, I've always been part of a team," Tak says. He stabs his sword into the barrier as the energy begins traveling through the sword and into his arm. The intense sparks of holy energy sparking all around him, biting into his every limb. Tak winces at the energy feedback as the pain seers through him. He raises his opposing arm seemingly focusing the energy into his palm. He throws the orb of gathered energy away before slashing into the shield. He makes a small cut in the shield. This small hole was only open enough for him to slip through it to the otherside before the hole reforms. He smirks before flying toward Chronomon's chest, where the Chrono Core is.

"Scan the core," Tak says floating before it. His onboard computer works fast spitting out data. He reads quickly through it as his eyes is able to catch everything that it was saying. He's glad Iz taught him how to read data like this.

"What are you-," Chronomon is unable to finish as Tak suddenly warps away.

Tak reappears behind Chronomon still studying the beast as his scans go wild to observe the creature. "Hakeru was right…"

Chronomon DM turns swinging his tail into Tak. This knocks the boy out of the barrier and toward a wall about to crash into it. However, before he does, he was quickly scooped up by a white blur.

"The only thing you've accomplished is being an annoyance young Tak. That evolution of yours is artificial. You can only sustain it, you can't truly evolve into that form yet."

"That's true, so lets see what this power can do while I have it! SEVEN GATES!" Tak exclaims.

Suddenly seven holy gates suddenly opens around Chronomon DM unleashing holy energy from each. Pouring out an intense blast of holy energy onto the shield that Chronomon created.

"I will not yield!" Chronomon DM explodes the barrier around himself to destroy the gates all at once.

"Now you know how we feel!" Seraphimon exclaims making a sudden appearance. "Strike of the Seven Stars!" Each blast of energy explodes against Chronomon's sheild, but does nothing to damage him as he roars in annoyance.

"We won't let up!" Hope exclaims riding his Digimon, GoldSeraphimon "Strike of the Heavens!" GoldSeraphimon exclaims unleashing a focused beam of light from his palm. It makes Chronomon flinch back under the pressure of the attack. However, it does no real damage as he moves to assess the situation seeing that everyone is getting their second wind somehow.

"Dark Excalibur!" BlackSeraphimon exclaims rushing in at high speed. With his strength and momentum he was able to smash through the barrier and into Chronomon's stomach forcing the two to go flying back through tons of rubble. Chronomon DM grabs BlackSeraphimon before throwing him aside. He waves his arm for a tall building to appear for the angel to smash into.

"Everything you are, I can recreate!" Chronomon DM's chest glows before it forms four separate Seraphimon. Each in the spitting image of TK's Seraphimon form, with golden wings and blue armor.

"Create all the duplicates you want!" Tak exclaims. Two of the Seraphimon were taken out by a powerful shell and the other two were destroyed by a powerful beam. Chronomon looks to see Tak floating alongside Omnimon and Omegamon. "They aren't Digidestined!"

"Those destined to suffer, destined to toil, destined to struggle, that is what it truly means to be destined!" Chronomon DM creates a shield again to defend against both Ultra level Digimon as they rain blast from their cannons upon him. The shield easily held strong.

"It can mean that too," Seraphimon says as he rushes Chronomon DM with his sword charged with lightning.

"It can also mean a chance of creating something better for those to come," BlackSeraphimon says with both his swords charged with lightning.

"It can also mean a partnership," GoldSeraphimon adds with his golden sword alit with lightning.

"Or through our efforts destiny can be changed," Tak runs his fingers along his black blade. Charging it with energy as all four Hope Wielders exclaim…

"Hopes Future!" they exclaim.

What follows is a powerful explosion of lightning. With a single swoosh of their swords, they unleashed holy lightning upon the barrier as the sparks dance through the air flinging wildly as the air itself becomes charge with energy. The lightning blast creates a cage around Chronomon DM. Despite his shield it's able to restrain Chronomon DM and bound his limbs as he cries in outrage.

"Then I shall vaporize destiny itself," Chronomon DM responds as energy begins to spark around him as he is going to unleash another Testament.

"Here's our chance," Tak mutters.

"On it Tak," Matty responds through the communicator.

Suddenly all the other Digidestined appear quickly, all in their most powerful forms. Each one unleashing an attack.

"STRIKE OF THE DIGIDESTINED!" They exclaim as all their attacks fuse together as it comes rushing toward Chronomon with the form of a multi-colored stream of energy. The light is dazzling as they all watch it travel and it was beautiful to watch, to see their efforts, their dreams, and their hopes focused into one single attack. Chronomon DM converts his attack into a defensive shield seeing the attack rushing toward it. Tak suddenly warps before the attack before moving his arms in a circle, creating afterimages as his arms move. "Strike of the .." He mutters as a gate opens up swallowing all the energy. Tak feels every nerve of his body scream out in pain, the circuitry of his arm sparks in clear protest. However, he ignores that to turn. "Seven Gates!"

With his cry seven gates open up within Chronomon's shield. Then it pours out their attacks, all their energy, all their efforts pouring down on Chrononomon.

"Do you think this will be enough to-," Suddenly Chronomon DM is cut off as sparks explode out of his shoulder. Then his wings, then it's legs. "What's happening to me!"

"You were too cocky. You have areas on your body that are unstable. Since you have two hostages after all," Tak says simply.

"He can't contain the leaking energy. The form is reaching critical failure. The energy of the implosion might be enough to at worst, kill everyone here, at best destroy the universe!" Seraphimon says in Tak's ear.

"We have to contain this!" Tak exclaims.

"Use the barrier he created!" Hope exclaims. At his words all four Seraphimon place their hands on the barrier. They began siphoning energy into the barrier to contain the energy that was about to explode out. "This is gonna be a big one!"

"Well lucky you aren't alone," Likari says as each Digidestined points out their Digivice. Energy pours out like a million points of light. All converging toward the angels. With all of them empowered they strengthen the barrier as Chronomon cries in protest. Then Chronomon's form reaches critical failure as the implosion follows. Each mega level angel winces at the effort of containing keeping their arms straight. GoldSeraphimon buckles under the pressure as his arms slip back, however he straightens out his arms in the next instant.

"You can do it Tak!" Matty exclaims.

"Keep it up you guys!" Taichi exclaims.

"We believe in you!" Hikari exclaims.

"Let our strength be your strength!" Sora exclaims.

"You're strong enough Takeru!" Iori exclaims.

"Hang in there you guys!" Tai adds.

"Our parents are so proud of you TK!" Matt calls.

"The energy dispersed is great, but we are greater. You guys are greater!" Iz calls.

"Hang in there just a bit longer!" Lora exclaims.

"We all believe in you, everyone one of you!" Hikari exclaims.

"Takeru, you're a hero!" Yamatto exclaims.

"Hope, you're amazing!" Ryou exclaims.

"Save the universe!" Tai exclaims.

With the encouragement of their friends, their teammates, and their family each one of them cry out in a great effort. The barrier morphs into a golden a barrier with the crest of Hope imprinted on it. Each one of them revert back into their base forms as they feed every once of energy into the barrier. Seraphimon separates into TK and Tokomon. GoldSeraphimon reverts into Poyomon that Hope quickly clutches to his chest. BlackSeraphimon separates into Takeru and Tokomon. Imperialdramon Fighter Mode, quickly flies in at Daisuke's command. He scoops up each person to remove them from danger. The only one to remain in his mega form is Tak.

Tak glances around seeing his allies fall out as he keeps a hand on the barrier. Matty flies over floating behind Tak ready to grab him when he loses his mega form.

"Hope prevail," He says as he falls back into his base form. He shifts back into his normal clothes without his armor. Matty quickly scoops him up as he falls back. The shield holds against the implosion of Chronomon as the light is blinding as it forces everyone to close their eyes. Once the light fades after a few moments they're able to see that everything is quiet and calm. All that remains in the barrier is a white armored Seraphimon with white wings and a long flowing waist cape. In his arms rest Hakeru in a haggard and injured condition. The Chrono Core floats above his palm. The white clade Seraphimon looks upon all of them.

"Thank you…" he says simply. Then he begins to fall rapidly. Before anyone could act there is a flash of light and MetalGarurmonExe appears. On his back is ExeYamatto with the forms of Hakeru and his partner Patamon on his back. ExeYamatto gives a brief nod before his partner moves to leave as quickly as he had come. With his exit the light fades away leaving behind a small Chrono core the size of a person's palm. Tak floats over to the orb, he is out of his armor, but he still palms the orb.

"I just wanted to create a better world…for you…"

"I know, but I'm happy with what I have," Tak responds. "Patamon," Tak states simply. His partner appears over his shoulder. "We have to look into his biometric code to see how he was programmed. Think we can do that?"

"We should be able to interface with it," Holo-Patamon responds simply.

"Alright lets do it," Tak says simply. Patamon fuses with his hat and it falls over his eyes. His eyes glaze over as data explodes out from around him. Binary code swirling all around his body like a egg of data. He begins interfacing with the Chrono Core. When he does Tak feels his eyes focus. He sees a vast datascape all around him. It is an astronomical amount of data and information. Tak was almost overwhelmed just looking at what he sees. However, he remains focused. The source code is what he is after, not the extraneous information that the core had claimed. Tak flies through this digital data scape until he finds what he's looking for. A small egg like piece of code with the symbol of Hope emblazoned on it. He reaches out to wrap his fingers around it. Tak grips the egg in his palm staring at the beautiful object with fascination. He could see the egg contain a assortment of knowledge and information within it. He is tempted to tap into the egg, see what secrets it may hold. However, he shakes his head before squeezing the object in his hand before crushing it in his fist. The data shatters becoming data particles, like dust in the wind. He opens his hand to allow the data to flow freely. He closes his eyes.

"Interface complete," Patamon remarks as Tak returns back to his body. He looks at the Chrono Core in his hand. The giant orb of chaotic energy was now smaller in size. Taking up the space of his palm, the chaotic energy settled and at ease. The persona of Chronomon is now gone. He holds his palm up to release it to allow the orb to float away from him. It seems to settle in a spot in this empty space.

"Is it over?" TK asks as he observes the Chrono Core float away.

"It'll be a while before things return to normal in the multiverse, but this fight is over," Tak says simply.

"Good," Takeru remarks floating over. "Fighting that thing was a lot to deal with…"

"So, what happens next?" Hope questions simply as he floats forward with his Patamon in his arms.

"Whatever we want, if destiny tries to fight us. We'll do what we always do," Tak says simply.

"What happened to Hakeru?" TK asks.

"His brother saved him, so he should be fine now," Tak says.

"Alright, lets wrap this up and return home to our own dimensions. Gotta take a victory nap," TK says.

"Should we give a speech or something?" Hope asks.

Takeru looks to his otherselves before looking at the large group of Digital Heroes. His group in particular are looking at him. His Patamon nudges him with his wing. He sighs before clearing his throat, "Everyone here, thank you. You chose to fight destiny with us today. It was unlikely we would've succeeded without you. We fought back a threat that could destroy us, and you did it on your own strength. I think I can speak for the four of us when I say, thank you."

"Always so formal…" Yamatto remarks.

"It wasn't just your future we were fighting for ya know," Yolei remarks.

"We wanted to protect our own futures too. After all, without you we don't have Hope after all," Taichi remarks. He smirks at his Digimon, Omegamon, who floats with his arms crossed.

Iz floats over to ruffle Tak's hair. "That was impressive interface Tak. Good to see some of my lessons were actually getting through to you."

"Well, I am a sponge after all," Tak remarks with smirk.

"Hey Izzy, why don't you ruffle my hair like that?" TK asks.

"Because I hate you," Izzy responds simply.

"Right, that's why," TK says with a small nod and smirk.

"I wont even question you Knoshiro," Hope says to which the red head only nods simply, as if they have an understanding.

"Well shall we?" Tak says waving his arm to create four separate portals. "These won't lead to oblivion, I think."

"How'd you do that?" Iz questions.

"Well, my interface with Chronomon did have some residual effects. We may have to run a few tests when we get back," Tak explains.

"Well, that's reassuring…" Likari remarks. Hope floats over to her to grab her hand. She smiles at him as they both enter a portal.

"I still think they make a lovely couple," Purity remarks following after them with Knoshiro at her side. The Other Clone Digidestined follow after them.

"Everyone go on ahead, I wanna make sure everything is safe here before leaving," Takeru advises his friends.

"You worry too much," Iori spoke. Iori then looks over to Cody. "Oh, hey other me!"

"Hello," Cody responds.

"Wow he's so stiff…" Iori mutters.

"Don't be rude Iori," Noir Yolei remarks.

"Wow, a version of me scolding Cody, that's pretty funny to see huh Cody!" Yolei excitedly says wrapping an arm around Cody's shoulder.

"Alternate universes are always weird in one way or another," Tai remarks.

"You're one to talk, to us you all seem weird!" Tye remarks.

"We can continue this discussion of alternate realities later. Let's return home for the time being," Takeru says in a stern tone.

"Well, Takeru is starting to get bossy, we'd better get going," Daisuke says with a laugh.

"Just go…" Takeru says with an exasperated tone. His team all go into their portal.

"Well, we'd better go too," Tye says. With that he enters the portal first with his teammates following shortly after. Tak gives TK and Takeru a brief nod before following after them.

"Alright, TK don't take too long," Matt says as he enters the portal with Omnimon and Tai. Shortly after TK's team of Digidestined enter the portal without much fuss.

"Kinda amazing huh?" Takeru remarks when it as just him and TK.

"What that we won?" TK asks.

"Well there is that, but also that this all started because we didn't want to be like each other. I had saw you as weak, and you had saw me as a monster. In the end, we ended up being more alike than we'd like to admit…"

"That's true…"

"We'll probably be seen as mutants now. No way would the ExeDigidestined not get involved in our lives now at this point."

"That's true, but it is what it is. To be honest, I think its kinda amazing the person you've become Takeru. You came from a really dark place and made the decision to be more! I don't think I could face the darkness within myself and win if I'm being honest…"

"You could," Takeru says simply.

"A vote of confidence from you?" TK questions.

"Well, if I can do it, I'm sure you can." Takeru says simply. Takeru looks at his partner who smiles at him. Takeru seems to blush a bit before shaking it off. "Well see you for our next team-up I'm sure," Takeru says floating over to the portal his team entered.

"Yeah, see ya, TK," TK says. Takeru pauses for a moment but doesn't say anything as he enters the portal.

"Nap time?" Patamon questioned.

"Victory nap time," TK says as he moves over to his portal.

"Thank you…" a voice mutters in the wind. TK pauses for a moment before smirking as he enters his portal.