[Author Notes] If anyone is even reading this I'm so sorry it took so long. Between work, some writer's block, and not feeling like writing when I should have been this chapter has taken much longer than I wanted it to. Now, this chapter does answer some of the questions that were put up in earlier chapters, such as who is controlling Matt. Remember I had said I would mention the person who guessed the one controlling Matt right, sadly no one guessed correctly, for that matter only one person even guessed. So I am not only mentioning but also dedicating this chapter to Crystalstorm21 because they not only tried to guess but have also given me constant reviews since they started reading this story. And now on with chapter 10 and please remember to Read & Review! Thanks.
Dark Mirror
Chapter 10
The Algerin Plains, North Western Continent
Digital World - 12:15 P.M. Local Time
"What's happening?" asked Sora as the screams from Matt reached them.
"The holy energy of the Celestial Light card reacts to the dark energy within individuals and thus causes pain." explained Erin
"In this case though, it looks like it's trying to drive something out of him." said Jen as she looked at the shadow that looked to be pushing out of him.
"Nathan, what's happening to Matt?" asked Tai as Nathan came and landed back over next to them.
"I don't really know, I know what it looks like but I've never seen this happen when I've used that card before." said Nathan as he looked on.
"Ahh!" came the final scream as the Overlords body fell to the ground. The black aura around his body began rising up and form into a cloud of darkness that slowly began to shift and change. Then the cloud began taking form, a humanoid form, two long spindly legs with arms to match, shoulder plates to give him a wider appearance. As the large cannon formed in the middle of its chest and it finished forming Tai gasped at just what creature he saw.
"It can't be." said Tai in shock.
"You know this guy?" asked Nathan as he looked up at the figure that was still hovering in front of them.
"Yeah, but we destroyed him. His name is..." started Tai but was cut off by the digimon in front of him.
"I think I would only be fair if I introduced my self digidestined. I am the one who controls the network, the manipulator of data, and master of information. I am Diaboromon." introduced the spidery digimon.
"I thought you guys destroyed him?" said Nathan as he turned to face Tai.
"We did, just before Matt disappeared." explained Tai
"Ah yes, Matt Ishida." said Diaboromon as an aura of dark energy surrounded Matt's limp body and lifted him into the air in front of them. So easy to manipulate, such a willing pawn, but now that I have regained my energy I have no more use for him." finished the spider as Matt's body was flung away from him at a fast rate.
"Matt!" came the scream as Gabumon came out of nowhere and caught Matt out of the air.
"That's it, I knew Matt could never be evil. It was just you manipulating him. Agumon get ready." said Tai
"You to Biyomon." said Sora just as angrily.
"Sora something's happening." stated Biyomon in shock as she suddenly felt an increase in power.
"What?" questioned Sora worriedly.
"Oh, this is going to hurt." came Nathan's voice as everyone turned to him to see his crest glowing brightly. It flashed suddenly sending Nathan flying backwards but also sending an enormous amount of energy strait into Sora's crest resulting in Biyomon being overtaken by light.
"Biyomon, Warp Digivolve to ... Phoenixmon!"
In the space once occupied by the small bird Biyomon now stood the mighty holy bird digimon Phoenixmon. The great fiery bird stood nearly as tall as Imperialdramon, she had four massive wings nearly twice the size of her body. She had claws and a belly that resembled Parrotmon's only with gold feathers and a gray underbelly. On her head she wore a Chrome Digizoid helmet over her upper beak with holes for her deep blue eyes, and on top were fiery red feathers tipped with blue on their ends.
"Phoenixmon!" said Sora in awe at her awesome digimon.
"She's going to need some help." said Tai as he turned to Agumon.
"Right. Agumon, Warp Digivolve to ... WarGreymon!" screamed the dragon man as he now stood next to the great phoenix.
Everyone was keeping their attention on the Mega digimon as they were beginning to face off, one however, was just getting out of the mile long trench he made.
"Don't worry I'm fine. Gezz Lois, I realize Phoenixmon is impressive and all but you think that one of them would at least be concerned about me, but no. I mean Tunskmon is my digimon after all, that little ingrate I'm seriously considering reprogramming him when all this is over." said Nathan as he continued to mumble to himself as he walked the trench back to the battle.
"Starlight Explosion!" shouted Phoenixmon as she flapped her wings and sent glowing star like meteors directly at Diaboromon which quickly exploded around him.
"And now for this. Terra Force!" exclaimed WarGreymon as he sent the massive ball of orange energy at the evil creature.
From the cloud of smoke an evil laughter could be heard followed by the calling of an attack. "Cable Crusher." came the attack as Diaboromon's arms suddenly emerged from the cloud and struck WarGreymon and Phoenixmon sending them backwards. By this time Nathan had made it back just in time to see the two Megas get struck. "As you can see digidestined I am much more powerful than before. I spent my time inside Matt learning how you humans operate and so I know exactly how to defeat you. By destroying your digimon I will destroy you." cackled Diaboromon as the dust cloud cleared.
"Are you sure Nathan?"
"We haven't done it in a long time Jen so our powers should be at their max."
"Nathan I don't know after all you said it your self we haven't done it in a long time."
"Ken's right Nathan we're not even sure if it will work."
"I know it will Erin, after all the Digi-Sphears wouldn't create something that wouldn't last."
"If you guys have something that can help us than hurry up." exclaimed Tai breaking up their conversation.
"So we do it?" asked Nathan as he looked at the others.
"Yeah, your right we don't have any other choice." said Erin as she put her hand in the middle and the others followed suit, including the digimon.
"Tai, Sora. Get Matt and Gabumon back away from here and then you need to stay there as well." said Nathan but it was clear it was not a request.
"Why?" questioned Tai
"Just do it." enforced Nathan with a cold glare. Tai gave in as he and Sora helped move Matt and Gabumon back behind one of the many rocks that had been created in the fight.
"WarGreymon, Phoenixmon go and protect Tai and Sora." ordered Nathan as he took up a place in the line that the other Guardians and digimon had formed.
"Well all right, I just hope you know what you're doing." said WarGreymon as he and Phoenixmon flew overhead.
"Retreating so soon?" questioned Diaboromon
"No, you just have to deal with us now." said Erin quite smugly.
"I am so frightened." said the great spider.
"You should be." said Jen
"Your going to find out why were truly called the Guardians." said Ken
"Alright, Tunskmon you ready?" asked Nathan
"You bet." replied the mini mammoth
"Floramon?" asked Erin
"Ready." said the red headed plant
"Starmon?" asked Jen
"Hm." was the stars only reply
"Gostumon?" asked Ken
"Yeah." replied the living sculpture
"Alright, this is it Diaboromon, now you will see our true power. It's time to face the Guardians." said Nathan as he pointed at the evil digimon. Suddenly all the Guardians right hands were moving to their digivices on their left sides, the unlatched them and brought them out in front of them as both the digivice and their crests were glowing brightly.
"Guardian Merger Sequence Engage!" shouted the four Guardians as their true power was unleashed.
The area on which the Guardians and their digimon once stood was now a pulsating globe of golden energy. So strong was it that Diaboromon was backing away from it's power while Tai, Sora, and their digimon were forced to shield their eyes to avoid blindness.
How is this possible, no human could ever unlock this kind of power. It must be a trick. Thought the evil digimon as he shielded himself from the light.
"Tai, the power. It's unlike anything I've ever felt before." said WarGreymon as he used his body to shield his partner, as well as Matt and Gabumon.
"That's because it's ancient, so ancient that it hasn't been used in millennia." said Sora as they all turned to look at her.
"But how do you know that Sora?" asked Phoenixmon as she looked at her partner. "Wait your not Sora."
"Correct Phoenixmon. But you have nothing to fear from me." said the entity that was speaking threw Sora. "I am one of the ancient beings that choose Nathan and the others to become the Guardians. I am the Digi-Sphear that represents the element of fire, you may call me Flara."
"The Digi-Sphears, but Michael said that you ran
out of power." said Tai in shock.
"Yes, and in many ways we are still dormant, however the great power that
has just been unleashed was enough to stir us from our slumber enough to
communicate with you." said Flara
"So your can tell us what's happening?" asked WarGreymon
"Yes, the Guardians are unleashing the full extent of their power. As a result of them all being so close to each other their combined powers have resulted in the disturbance before you." said Flara as Sora's body pointed towards the dome of energy.
"But just what is there true power? They never talked about anything like this." asked Tai to the entity that spoke threw Sora.
"That is because if the knowledge of their power were to fall into the wrong hands, given enough time they may have found a way to duplicate it." explained Flara "You see their true power lies in the art of bio-digital evolution. It is used in different ways in many different worlds but the Guardians way is unique to all others."
"But what is that suppose to mean?" asked Gabumon as he took his attention away from Matt briefly to listen to what Flara had to say.
"Observe them and everything will become clear." said Flara as the glow of Sora's eyes faded and she returned to normal.
"What happened?" asked the now in control Sora.
"I think we better explain later." said Tai as the all turned to look at the golden dome again.
"Tunskmon..."
"Nathan..."
"Guardian Merge To ..." exclaimed Nathan and Tunskmon in unison as the both transformed into forms of energy which began to circle around each other forming a sort of large golden Digi-egg. The egg began to disintegrate from the bottom up revealing a new figure in its place. The feet were human like but were thick and hard like a mammoths, and covered with fur. It's legs, also covered in fur, were human shaped and had rounded off golden armor strapped to the front of the legs with his Guardian Blade attached to his left side. The upper body was similar in that it was still covered in the mammoth like fur and golden armor with the crest of Energy engraved in the chest area. The arms were covered in complete golden armor that gave way at the wrists to reveal human like hands with the mammoth like fur on the backs. The head was covered in fur on the back and sides and gave way to a human like face almost identical to Nathan's with the exception of the tan brown eyes, and to top it off there was a small mammoth like trunk on top of his head. "Hunskmon, The Guardian of Energy!"
"Floramon..."
"Erin..."
"Guardian Merge To ..." called out Erin and Floramon as two golden beams merged together into a large golden egg which split apart like a blooming flower. In the center stood a being that bore a close resemblance to Erin with the exception that her skin was a pale green. She had armor that was nearly identical to Nathan's but with the crest of Loyalty on the chest, and on the top of her head she had a Floramon like bulb from which red hair flowed out. "Florenamon, The Guardian of Loyalty!"
"Starmon..."
"Jen..."
"Guardian Merge To ..." came the call from the golden egg as it suddenly exploded outward revealing the new figure. She looked identical to Jen with the exception that her short red hair was now platinum white. She was dressed in clothing strait out of the Old West, including the brown cowboy boots, tan denim pants, light blue button up shirt, leather vest and gloves. To complete the transformation there was a large five point golden star attached to her back with the crest of Clarity engraved upon it. "StarJenmon, The Guardian of Clarity!"
"Gotsumon..."
"Ken..."
"Guardian Merge To ..." was the cry as two beams of energy merged together in the form of an egg. Cracks formed across the surface of the egg as it soon shattered revealing the stone warrior with in. He looked exactly like Ken except that his skin and clothing were now stone gray. Several cracks could be seen on his skin and on his back was an enlarged stone version of his blade. On top of his head were two stony knobs sticking out of his black hair. "GotsKenmon, The Guardian of Peace!"
Where eight figures once stood, now only four remained. Each looking undoubtedly human but each with the strength, courage, and spirit of digimon. These were the true Guardians, the ones that fought against the evils of the ancient digital world, those that defended the innocent digimon no matter how difficult, the warriors that fought against Apocalymon in order to secure a safer future for the real world no matter what the cost. Now they faced the creature even the digidestined nearly lost to.
"What sort of illusion is this?" demanded Diaboromon
"No illusion Diaboromon, now will you surrender or will we be forced to destroy you?" questioned the mammoth warrior in a mixture of both Nathan and Tunskmon's voices.
"Surrender! I will never surrender, I am the master of data. Do you actually think that you can compete with me?" laughed Diaboromon
"This from the guy that couldn't stop an internet rocket." stated Hunskmon simply.
"You. It was you that sent that rocket and saved Kamiya. I will destroy you all. Attack my minions." exclaimed Diaboromon as his dark army began rushing forward.
"Great now what?" asked Ken as the hordes of digimon began rushing them.
"It's simple, you guys take the ones on the left and I'll take all the ones on the right." smirked Florenamon
"Now's not the time for jokes Erin, here's what we're going to do. Ken you take the ones on the left, Erin you got the center, and I'll take the ones on the right. Jen you hang back to get any that get past us and to protect the others and remember try not to hurt the Karatenmon, we'll need them once Michael gets here." explained Hunskmon
"Right." exclaimed the others as they followed Hunskmon's plan.
Meanwhile...
Karaten Shrine, South Western Continent
Southern Quadrant, Digital World
"Davis, Ken. Are you ready?" Michael asked the two digidestined as they were all huddled into a crevice within sight of the Karaten Shrine. Numerous other digidestined were hid in similar crevices around the shrine. The plan was that when Imperialdramon crashed threw the main gates the others would follow. Yes it was fairly simple and strait forward but they were pressed for time.
"You bet." voiced Davis enthusiastically
"Are you sure this is going to work?" asked Veemon somewhat worried.
"Of course, I know Nathan and I'm positive it will." stated Michael
"Well I believe him." said Ken
"Right then, let's begin." stated Michael
A white blur was seen flying across the landscape, then, it was heading strait for a large set of wooden doors that it quickly smashed threw in a large cloud of dust. As the dust settled the large ancient dragon Imperialdramon was standing in its place. The great dragon was once again surrounded in a brilliant white light as its call signaled the attack.
"Imperialdramon, Mode Change To ... Fighter Mode!" Called the Dragon Warrior as the rest of the assault team came barging into the Shrine.
"What is this!" Demanded the dark creature in charge of the imprisonment of the Karatenmon. It stood nearly ten feet tall with full black armor, it wore a light gray cloak, its head looked to like it had been taken from an Egyptian sarcophagus as did the shield he held. The eyes of his head and shield were nothing more than soulless white orbs.
"What the," exclaimed Imperialdramon as he turned around and caught his first glance of the dark digimon, "I don't know who you are buddy but I'm going to make sure you don't hurt anyone else, Positron Laser!"
"Imperialdramon no!" exclaimed Michael as he came riding in on MegaSeadramon, but it was to late as the blast left his cannon and struck the digimon before them.
"You pathetic warrior of light, did you actually think that you could ever have a chance of defeating me." exclaimed the digimon as it stepped out of the smoke.
"Michael, who is he?" asked Ken as he and Davis rode with Michael on MegaSeadramon.
"If it wasn't for the dark colors I'd swear he was Pharaohmon." stated Michael
"I'm flattered that you've heard of me." said Pharaohmon
"You're as much Pharaohmon as I am Azulongmon." sneered MegaSeadramon
"You insolent upstart, what evidence do you have against me!" demanded Pharaohmon
"The simplest and most reliable, Pharaohmon was the protector of the Karatenmon, he protected them even when others thought they should be destroyed. The Pharaohmon that I knew would never ally himself with such a fiend as the Overlord." explained Michael
"I know not who you are, and if you dare challenge me then prepare to face the power of a God." screamed the dark god as he began charging toward Michael and the others, "Fist of the Nile!"
"All strike forces, attack now!" Screamed Michael as the numerous digimon began to attack.
"Let's try this again, Positron Laser!" called Imperialdramon leading the attack.
"Thunder Javelin!" cried MegaSeadramon as he joined in the attack as the others followed.
Back With the Guardians and Diaboromon...
"Thor's Might!" came the cry from Hunskmon as he slammed the giant hammer of energy into the five Vilemon in front of him destroying them instantly.
"Oh yeah, this plan of yours is working just great Nathan." said Florenamon as only Erin's voice came out.
"Your idea wasn't any better." came Hunskmon's reply with only Nathan speaking.
"Well your idea hasn't gained us any ground." said Florenamon
"At least we're not dead yet." said Hunskmon in reply.
"But that may not be enough, look, I can already see the Streaker, and that's where I sent Tai and Sora and where they took the Ov...Matt." explained StarJenmon.
"Luckily WarGreymon and Phoenixmon should be enough to handle anything that gets to them." stated GotsKenmon
"Um, don't look now but, we're surrounded." said Florenamon, the four guardian digimon were back to back with Diaboromon's minions surrounding them several layers deep.
"How long have we been doing this?" asked StarJenmon
"About an hour." responded GotsKenmon
"Is that all, I haven't even broken a sweat." remarked Florenamon
Several DarkLizardmon emerged from the ranks of digimon and prepared to attack.
"Dread Fire!" they cried as they shot their fiery attack.
"Fist of the Beast King!" came the cry as a fire blast in the shape of a lion's head came and destroyed the DarkLizardmon along with several others.
"What the." exclaimed StarJenmon as several new digimon came in and broke up the circle around them.
"Who are you?" asked GotsKenmon
"I am Leomon, from File Island. Gennai contacted us and said that you may need assistance, and so we are here to give It." explained the lion man as his forces continued to keep the dark minions at bay.
Among them were many familiar faces, or they would have been had the Guardians participated in the liberation of File Island from Devimon. In attendance were Frigimon, Mojyamon, Unimon, Centarumon, Andromon, and even Monzaemon. As Hunskmon looked at the assembled force with it's leaders and other smaller digimon he made a decision.
"Do you think your people can hold off the dark army?" questioned Hunskmon
"We will do everything that we can." replied Leomon
"Thank-you," said Hunskmon as Leomon acknowledged him and began fighting, "Guys, lets go get Diaboromon."
The Guardians leapt from their spots and began flying threw the air towards the "Master of Data".
"What!" exclaimed Diaboromon as he caught sight of the Guardians as they became blurs of energy that streaked past him leaving four visible slash marks on his body and knocking him to the ground.
"Amazing!" exclaimed Leomon as he saw the event when briefly looking up from his battling.
"How?" demanded Diaboromon "It's not possible for weakling like you to harm me."
"Nothings impossible Diaboromon, especially when it comes to us." remarked Florenamon as she and the others took up positions around him.
"Ready guys, now." ordered Nathan as the Guardians all griped their swords by the hilts, blades down, and plunged them into the ground.
"Guardian Circle!" exclaimed the Guardians in unison as golden energy streaked out between their blades forming a circle which then shot the energy straight in towards Diaboromon.
"Cable Crusher!" cried out Diaboromon surprising the Guardians as he flung out his arms and sent each of them flying back.
"WarGreymon, what's happening?" questioned Tai from his post just out side of the Streakers rear hatch, Sora, Biyomon, and Gabumon were taking care of Matt inside.
"It doesn't look good Tai. Even thou the Guardians are powerful it just doesn't seem like they can do any real damage to Diaboromon. For a moment I thought they had, but it appears that he was merely shocked not hurt. I don't know how much longer they can last." explained WarGreymon to his partner on the ground.
Unknown to Tai or even Sora, Matt had regained consciousness and had been watching and listening to Tai's conversation with WarGreymon. His eyes were barely open but it was enough to see the regret and pain in them before they closed and he lost consciousness again.
He's more powerful than we thought. I can already feel our power draining Tunskmon. Thought the part of Hunskmon that was Nathan. I know, if Michael doesn't get here soon with the Karatenmon he may not have anyone left to give back up to. responded Tunskmon.
At the Karaten Shrine...
"Necro Mist!" shouted Pharaohmon as the eyes on his shield glew with and evil power and spread a purple mist across the battle. Cries were heard around the battlefield as the digimon warriors were hit by an unseen attacker and forced to de-digivolve.
"Imperialdramon be careful, he's using the mist to cloak his movements." warned Ken
"You can do it Imperialdramon!" cheered Davis despite the circumstances.
"Davis, Ken, quick get off." ordered Michael as he slid off and the other two digidestined followed.
"Michael, what was that about?" asked Davis as MegaSeadramon suddenly flew higher into the air.
"He's going to take care of this mist ." stated Michael plainly as more cries of agony were heard.
"How?" asked Ken
"In case you haven't noticed MegaSeadramon's faster than most of his kind, even out of the water, using that speed he's going to circle in the air above creating a sort of mini tornado that will pull the mist up and dissipate it." exclaimed Michael as Imperialdramon followed his voice and came to stand guard over them.
"Will it work?" asked Ken
"It should, but until it does you guy stay here." said Michael
"Where are you going?" said Davis
"To get some answers." replied Michael as he ran out into the mist.
Guardian Base, Real World.
Parked over Primary V-Net Server 6
Tokyo, Japan - 6:00 A.M. Local Time
It was a very peculiar sight. The Command Deck was filled with humans, all around their late teens or early twenties, all with digimon by their sides and with Kari in the middle barking out orders. Gatomon was at Kari's side but with a less than enthusiastic look.
"Everyone keep moving, we've got to have this place at full capacity in two hours." ordered Kari
"Kari, I don't think Nathan's going to like this when he gets back." said Gatomon
"We don't have a choice, neither Digi-Corps nor GFI we're setup for the organization of all digidestined world wide plus all the airships Nathan built. And on top of that we've detected the gates closing again, it can only mean that Matt is planning something big, and we've got to be ready." said Kari as she moved over and pressed the comm. button on the command chair. "Yolie, how's everything coming down there?"
"Better than expected actually, thanks to everything Ken told me about when he was the Emperor I've been able to understand the basics of the base engine. It helps having Willis down here though." said Yolie
"Hiya Kari." came another voice over the communicator.
"When'd you get here Willis?" asked Kari in a slightly less stressful voice.
"Bout a half hour ago, I got my stuff put into a cabin and Yolie's been briefing me since. One thing I can say about these Guardians is that they have some pretty nifty technology. The engines and power core are quite advanced but thanks to the progress the worlds made in the past decade it isn't to hard to understand." explained Willis with an enthusiastic tone to his voice.
"I'm glad to hear it, we'll catch up later. Kari out." she said as she closed the link.
"Miss Kamiya, I'm receiving a transmission from the American President." came the voice Jami Yakim, the digidestined at the Communications station. She was by far the youngest on the Command Deck, only just turned seventeen, she was one of the new digidestined chosen when the gates were reopened. Kari almost felt a kinship with her, more than others, but then again it could have been the fact that she was partnered with a Salamon.
"Alright Jami, on screen." ordered Kari as she faced the main screen. "Greetings Mr. President."
"Ah Miss Kamiya, I was hoping to speak with Pepper." said the President over the screen.
Kari could have sworn he looked like he was in his seventies, the cost of war I guess. "I'm afraid that's not possible right now, he and the other Guardians are in the digital world."
"Well what the blazes for." exclaimed the President somewhat harshly.
"The Overlord challenged them to a fight, they accepted. If I know Nathan he's probably using the time to find the Overlords weaknesses." explained Kari
"I wouldn't be to sure on that." came another voice over the intercom and suddenly the main screen was split down the center. On one half was the President and the other was Amy.
"Amy? But how.." started Kari
"Believe it or not Kari I'm quite versed in Guardian Technology, as to how that's a story for another time. Now Mr. President, you where wishing to speak with Mr. Pepper, unfortunately as Kari said that is not possible at the moment, but I do have a live video feed if you wish to see what is happening." explained Amy
"Of course I want to see. Start it now." said the President
"Yes Mr. President." responded Amy as her image was replaced by a current view of the Guardians battle.
The image had no sound but it showed what was happening quite clearly. The Guardians were continuing to bombard Diaboromon with their attacks while he continued to be nearly unaffected by them.
"As you can see Mr. President the battle is not going very well, but it is still going." came Amy's voice over the comm. even though her image was not visible.
"That's Di..Diaboromon." stuttered Kari as she saw the evil digimon on the screen.
"I'm afraid so Kari. It appears that he was the being that had been controlling the digidestined named Matt. Unfortunately the Guardians digimon are having significant trouble with him." explained Amy
"So those digimon fighting Diaboromon are the Guardians digimon?" asked the President
"Yes Mr. President." clarified Amy as the image of the battle faded and was once again replaced by her. "I am afraid that other than what I have just showed you sir there is no way to contact Mr. Pepper or anyone else to get any further information."
"I see. Well just have Pepper contact me as soon as he can. I have something important I need to discuss with him." said the President
"Of course sir." replied Amy as the Presidents image was cut and Amy's now took up the entire screen.
"Amy, how?" asked Kari but she was still shaken up over seeing Diaboromon again.
"I'm not sure yet Kari, but Diaboromon must have gotten into Matt sometime before he left for the digital world. Another thing that I couldn't quite say in front of the President was that those digimon are not the Guardians digimon, they are the Guardians." explained Amy
"What do you mean?" asked Kari
"Gatomon, would you please explain the legend of the Guardian's true form." stated Amy
"How'd you.." started Gatomon
"I'm afraid I can't explain that right now, but I promise you I will in time." said Amy.
"What does she mean Gatomon?" asked Kari
"Well, as Angewomon I'm a celestial digimon, and all celestial digimon know the legend of the Guardian's true form. Basically it says that the true power and form of the Guardians comes from the merging of two powers; one human, one digimon. In other words both the Guardians and their digimon combine into one being." explained Gatomon
"Now Kari, I'd like to explain more but I'm afraid I've got things to take care of at the moment. It's up to you to have the Guardian's Base ready, Mr. Pepper and the others may not be able to return right away so it will be up to you to take care of things here in the real world. As you have probably already realized you can't use the weapons systems because they are under code lock. I'm sending you the codes now, they'll give you full control of the weapons and everything else that is locked down. Good luck Kari." said Amy as her image faded out.
"Kari, if what Amy said about the others is true then I'm sorry I didn't agree with you about all this earlier." apologized Gatomon
"That's okay Gatomon. You know, when I think about all that's happened since this all started, all I get are more questions as to why it's happening. And even though I wish none of this had happened, I do know this. If it hadn't, I wouldn't be the person I am, none of us would be the people we are, and we wouldn't be ready to stop Diaboromon now." stated Kari with a look of determination in her eyes as she finished. She quickly walked back over to the command chair and pressed two comm. buttons. "Joe TK, what's your status."
"I've got everything here in Medical up and running, and all the people I need." came Joe's voice over the comm.
"The first security troops are trained and ready with the new D-Series weapons and I've already familiarized my self with the Base's weapons systems." replied TK over the comm.
"Alright Kari out." said Kari as she closed the link.
"Miss Kamiya, I've got some strange readings here." said Jami
"Let me see." said Kari as she stepped over to look at the readings herself. "It's the Gate Room. The Gate's been activated, it's Gennai." she said with a definite cheer in her voice.
"Gate Room to Miss Kamiya, I have someone here that wants to talk with you." came the message over the comm.
"Hello Kari, I have some important news to discuss with you immediately. As well as with the Guardians." stated Gennai in his naturally calm voice.
"I'm afraid Nathan and the others are still in the digital world, and I also have some news, only it's not so good. What did Azulongmon have to say?" asked Kari
"We should discuss it in person, and we should also include Miss Miller in our meeting as well." came Gennai's reply.
"Alright, we'll meet in the Base's conference room in five minutes, I'll have everyone there that are here. Kari out." said Kari
Five minutes later Kari, TK, Yolie, Joe, Mimi, Gennai and Sara are gathered around the table in the conference room used the night before. On the table sat five large crystals, similar to the Data Crystals used to hold the digidestined digimon, but you could see the digimon inside these quite clearly.
"As you can see I was able to bring the digimon back with me," began Gennai, "it was quite hard to convince the other Digimon Guardians to allow me to remove them from the core but thanks to Azulongmon I was successful. Just before I left Azulongmon gave me this to show to you." finished Gennai as he placed a round object on the table in front of them that looked very similar to a miniature version of the holo-projector he used to speak with the original digidestined when they were first in the digital world.
As the projector activated a small but proportional hologram of Azulongmon appeared in front of them, clouds and all.
"Greetings digidestined, I wish we could speak in person but for obvious reasons we can not. However, thanks to Gennai I am better informed of the situation in the real world. Now, I am sure you wish to know how to unlock the digimon of the first digidestined. For reasons even I do not understand the ancient Digimon Guardians placed a very complicated lock on the data crystals, now do not worry for I have removed all but the last seal. It is the seal the keeps them contained within the crystals, in order to release it the first digidestined must place their digivice on one side and their crest on the other, then activate the digivolution sequence. The resulting release of energy should be enough to release the last seal. With the Overlords power growing we may not be able to speak again if he is not defeated. I have complete confidence in every one of you digidestined and with the First Digidestined you should have no trouble defending the Real World from the Overlord and to help I have also sent a present for Yolie and Cody with Gennai. Good luck digidestined." finished Azulongmon as his image faded.
"But why'd he say the Overlord when Diaboromon is really the one in charge." asked Mimi who like all the others had been informed of the truth as they had arrived.
"Azulongmon was not aware of that fact when this was recorded and, as for the gift, this is for you Yolie." explained Gennai as he slid what appeared to be a double sized ring box across to Yolie.
As she opened it her eyes were nearly popping out of their sockets, as the others gathered around they had similar reactions, for inside the box was a silver crest and tag.
Bottom Level of the Central Temple
Karaten Shrine, Digital World
Michael is standing in front of a stone alter which held upon it a carved statue in the shape of Pharaohmon, only after intense searching did he find the current room. This statue however was not carved as one would expect, instead of showing Pharaohmon in his full glory it showed a damaged, and beaten Pharaohmon, his shield was broken his headpiece chipped and his armor cracked. Indeed this was not Pharaohmon at his best.
Hmm, no carving at the base, and this room was very difficult to find. I wonder. Thought Michael as he removed his crest from around his neck and placed it at the statues feet. Slowly the lines of the crest began to glow and it's shape was soon visible, the first part appeared to be a half circle but resembled the shield part of the crest of Loyalty more, inside the shield where two swords crossed over one another, together they formed the crest of Honor. Soon the crest wasn't the only thing glowing as the entire alter also took on a white glow, followed closely by the statue. The brokenness of the statue was vanishing, as if they were wounds being healed, next the grayish color of the stone began to fade only to be replaced by gold and white.
"I thought so. Welcome back Pharaohmon." said Michael as he took his crest and placed it back around his neck.
"Is that all you got." said Imperialdramon as he was on his knee and holding his side. Pharaohmon's latest attack had hurt him badly.
"I must say that I have enjoyed this, I haven't had this much fun in a very long time. But, that fun must now come to an end. Say goodbye fool, Fist of the Nile!" announced Pharaohmon as he rushed towards Imperialdramon.
"Imperialdramon!" exclaimed Davis and Ken as a gold and white blur suddenly passed them.
What happened next could only be described as the sound of a Gong amplified by a hundred being heard across the field and a great cloud of dust where Imperialdramon had stood.
"Goodbye fool." came an unfamiliar voice as a golden fist was seen as it punched Pharaohmon out of the cloud. As the dust settled there stood a different Pharaohmon with his shield raised to protect Imperialdramon, but this one was dressed with golden a shield and armor, a white cloth cloak, and burning red eyes.
"There's two of him?" asked Davis
"Far from it Davis." came Michael's voice as he joined them again, "The one in front of Imperialdramon is the true Pharaohmon, the other one as I suspected is an imposter." explained Michael as the dark Pharaohmon could be seen pulling him self out of the ruble he had created when he landed. He was badly injured and his shield was now missing. Pharaohmon had removed the shield and he could now be seen stepping on and shattering it.
"You're alive!" said the dark Pharaohmon "It's not possible, I destroyed you. I beat you to within an inch of your life and then had Kokatorimon petrify you to make sure you suffered. How can you even be alive, and healed. The petrifaction was to be irreversible."
"As you can see it is not." stated Pharaohmon plainly before taking a brief glance in Michael's direction. "And as for how, lets just say that there are powers in this world that are far stronger than even Kokatorimon's petrifaction spell."
"No!" screamed the dark Pharaohmon as he began rushing towards Pharaohmon with a deranged look on his face.
"Not this time." said Pharaohmon as lightning began to run across his hand. "Fist..." he said as he clenched his hand "...of the..." as his fist was pulled back "...Nile" finished Pharaohmon as his dark counterpart rushed toward him, as the Dark Pharaohmon was nearly upon him and he finished announcing his attack Pharaohmon swung his fist forward and drilled it straight threw his opponent.
"I .. failed you .. Master." were the dark Pharaohmon's last words as his body broke apart from the hole in his stomach out.
"Thank goodness." said Imperialdramon, who had been able to hold his form until then, was overtaken by a glow and ended up separating back into DemiVeemon and Minomon.
MegaSeadramon suddenly came down from the sky and picked up the two In-Training digimon only to deposited them in the waiting arms of Ken and Davis.
"I'm glad to see that all of you are alright." stated Pharaohmon as he approached the trio as did the other members of the strike team.
"We wouldn't have been if it hadn't been for you Pharaohmon." said Ken as he looked up at the large digimon.
"It was the least I could do after Michael revived me." responded Pharaohmon as he lost the dangerous demeanor that had been on his face when facing his 'Evil Twin'.
"Actually Pharaohmon, if you don't mind, there is something else you could help us with." stated Michael
"You have but to name it my friend." said Pharaohmon
"While we have been here Nathan and the other Guardians have been battling with the Overlord himself. We were originally going to meet them their with several rescued Karatenmon after we had dealt with whatever was guarding the shrine. However, if you were to come with us it would prove to all the Karatenmon in his army that the shrine and its people are free beyond a doubt." explained Michael
"Where was this fight being held?" asked Pharaohmon
"On the Algerin Plains." answered Michael
"That is a very large area." stated Pharaohmon
"I know, but if they are fighting the energy they are giving off should be easy to track." said Michael
"Alright, everyone gather around." said Pharaohmon but the other digidestined of the strike team where not so sure.
"What's he going to do Michael?" asked Davis
"He will use his Necro Mist to transport us to the Algerin Plains, it is but one of the other uses of the attack. Now everyone please gather around." explained Michael after which the strike team did gather around Pharaohmon and Michael, Davis, DemiVeemon, Ken, and Minomon boarded MegaSedramon and floated over next to the great Mega.
"Necro Mist!" exclaimed Pharaohmon as the red eyes of his shield began glowing brightly and began spewing out a white mist that quickly surrounded him and the strike team. As the mist was blown away by a sudden breeze everyone that had been under it were gone.
The Algerin Plains, North Western Continent
Western Quadrant, Digital World - 1:57 P.M. Local Time
"Do you see now Guardian that your power is no match for my own." sneered Diaboromon as he floated above the ground, the Guardians were standing on the ground before him with numerous scratches across their bodies.
"It doesn't mater how powerful you are Diaboromon, you will be defeated even if it isn't by us." stated Hunskmon as he raised his sword to prepare to attack again.
"Famous last words. And now, to finish you..." started Diaboromon but he cut himself off as he suddenly looked up towards the sky.
A white and gold blur was suddenly descending strait at Diaboromon. "Fist of the Nile!" exclaimed Pharaohmon as he struck Diaboromon on his decent to the ground where he landed in front of the Guardians.
"Pharaohmon!" exclaimed the Guardians as they recognized the protector of the Karaten Shrine.
The fighting on both sides stopped as all eyes were turned towards the new arrival, suddenly shouts were heard around the battle field, those shouts soon turned into a roar, and then into a battle cry. The words were very simple they said "The Shrine". The fighting suddenly began again, but with a much different disposition of forces, the Karatenmon forces that had been scatter threw out the field suddenly turned on their former comrades and began fighting the remaining dark forces and the forces being controlled by dark rings and spirals. As dark rings and spirals were destroyed more digimon switched sides as well as the new arrivals from the team that had struck the Karaten Shrine. Michael, Davis, Ken, and their digimon all floated down behind the Guardians on MegaSeadramon.
"It's about time you got here Michael." exclaimed Florenamon
"I'm glad to see you made it Michael." said Hunskmon, Diaboromon was luckily still confused by the sudden betrayal of a good deal of his forces.
"Hey Michael, where's Nathan and the others?" questioned Davis
"Don't you see Davis, they are Nathan and the others." replied Michael as he pointed to the Guardians.
"But that would mean..." started Ken as the truth dawned on him.
"Yes, Nathan and the others combined with their digimon to form the new digimon that you see before you." explained Michael
"Did you forget about me?" questioned Diaboromon as he suddenly came down before them.
"How could we, your too ugly." snapped the part of Florenamon that was Erin.
"Floramon keep her quiet." said Hunskmon to his mouthy companion.
"That's a tall order to fill boss man." said the part of Florenamon that was Floramon.
"I don't know how you survived my minion Pharaohmon but you won't live much longer." sneered Diaboromon
"You will not destroy me today Diaboromon, I should have known the actions of the Digidestined of Friendship would not have committed these acts of his own free will. You must realize even Lord Zhuqiaomon and the other gods will not allow your dark reign to continue." said Pharaohmon
"Those fools can do nothing to stop me!" bellowed Diaboromon
"Ready. Fire!" screamed an unknown voice as multiple energy blasts suddenly struck Diaboromon.
"What the?" asked GotsKenmon as he and the others turned in the direction that the blasts came from. On a hill not far away their was a force of multiple digimon and humans, the digimon being mainly mechanized ones like Guardromon, Tankmon, Mekanorimon and others, as well as what look like other forms of tanks and artillery that did not look like digimon.
"The Resistance." explained Michael as he saw the group on the hill.
"Diaboromon surrender now, your forces are dwindling and in retreat and you are out numbered and out gunned." said one of the human soldiers stepped forward and spoke into a megaphone.
"I will not surrender to you rebel scum." screamed Diaboromon as he turned his attention away from the Guardians and began charging the militia force.
"Fine then, all forces lock on and fire." ordered the same man that had given the demand. The blasts being sent out by the digimon and non-digimon forces continued to strike Diaboromon pushing him back.
"Why don't we give them a hand." said Hunskmon and the other Guardians leapt up towards Diaboromon.
"Thor's Might!" exclaimed Hunskmon as he swung his massive energy hammer that had formed out from his sword.
"Northern Winds!" Shouted Florenamon as an icy tornado of energy was propelled out of the end of her sword.
"Infernal Wind!" stated StarJenmon as she produced a fiery version of Florenamon's attack out of the end of her sword.
"Fissure Sword!" said GotsKenmon as he struck the ground with his sword creating a fissure that sent forth energy as it traveled directly at Diaboromon.
"Fist of the Nile!"
"Seizes Fire!" ordered the human in charge. As the dust settled Diaboromon was in a fairly less than optimum condition, the continual bombardment had been enough to do serious damage to him, but sadly not enough to kill him.
As Diaboromon looked around him he noticed that most of his minions had abandoned him and that his number of controlled forces had significantly dwindled. "You have one this round Guardians, but soon I will have the power to destroy all of you." stated Diaboromon as he disappeared in a cloud of black smoke and his remaining minions fled.
As the Guardians looked around they sighed in relief as they saw the remaining forces leaving, they were then quickly overtaken by white light and separated into human and digimon.
"An impressive battle Guardians, I understand now the trueness of your legend." stated the human, that had been commanding the forces on the hill, as he approached Nathan and the others and offered his hand to shake.
"And the same to you." said Nathan as he
took the hand and shook it.
[Author's Notes] I hope you all liked this chapter, and again I'm sorry that it took so long. I really do want to know what you thought about this chapter and how it turned out. I decided to use Diaboromon because I thought Myotismon being the bad guy has been a little overdone with all the other people that use him. I guess that's all I have to say for now. As always, please R&R.