Love Or Death
Part Three
Author Note: ::mumbling quietly to herself:: I really have to admit...this story gets sappier and sappier as I write it. ::Looks up to see people staring at her. Clearing throat she smiles and bows.:: Anyway, Hello again. Sorry it took so long to get this part up. I have been really busy with my school's play. Anyway, I think that this was a bad part to leave off at. I don't like how it really starts off again. Oh Well, ENJOY!
Disclaimer: I don't Digimon...enough said.
Meanwhile, the Digidestined hiked up a hill close to the castle. "Are we close to where we need to be yet? My feet hurt and I'm tired. Can't we take a break?" Mimi wined in her high-pitched voice.
Matt looked back from his position at the front. Looking directly into Mimi's eyes, he gently said, "No, Mimi. We can't stop now. It's just a little bit further. Just hang in there."
Sora looked down at her Digivice. She saw where they were located and also where Tai was located. 'It is a good thing that we didn't take Tai's digivice off. Or else we might have never...find him...' As she looked down, she felt her eyes become watery and she knew that she was tearing. "Sora, it's gonna be okay. Don't worry." T.K. said, a huge smile spreading across his small face.
"You're right, T.K." She said smiling.
Matt suddenly came to an abrupt stop. "Look. There it is." He said happily.
As the others continued to walk and look forward, they saw a large, stone, run-down castle before them. It was missing stones from its sides and the walls that were left were covered from top to bottom with leaves and vines. "This place looks like something out of Dickens." Izzy stated as they approached the massive twin wooden doors.
"Either that or Hichcock." Joe shot back to Izzy.
As they stared up at the doors, Mimi asked, "So, do we knock?"
"We already know their home and that they've got Tai. Let's push that door opened!" Matt declared, being very leader-like.
But before they could even touch the doors, the massive pieces of wood began to creek open. "Enter if you dare, Digidestined. That is, if you wish to save your friend." A deep hoarse voice said from within the dark mists of the castle.
"Come on. Let's go." Izzy urged, moving forward. The others agreed and stepped into the large entrance hall. As soon as they stepped over the threshold, the doors slammed behide them and were locked shut. "Well, now there is no turning back." Izzy said, his words followed by a huge gulp.
As they stared around the entrance hall, the same deep voice began to echo again. "Well, Well, Well. You managed to reach here under the time my assistant gave you to get here. I must say I am impressed."
Matt took a step forward towards the darkness that surrounded him and the others. "Where's Tai?" He demanded.
The voice laughed, "You want your friend back?"
"Well, duh." Mimi said, her valley girl side showing very clearly.
"Alright...I have wanted to meet you for the longest time, anyway. I will send a guide. Keep up if you can. Muhahaha!" The voice shouted and then faded into the darkness.
"Well, doesn't he sound cheerful." Joe said, crossing his arms over his chest.
"I wonder what he meant by "sending a guide." This place can't be that big." Izzy pondered, looking around the dark surroundings.
Suddenly, a small light appeared at the top of the staircase. "Digidestined..." It called in a haunting, cold tone.
The Digidestined spun around so that they faced the light. It looked like a large firefly, for it just floated in the air without anyone holding it. Its blue flame glowed brightly, so that it lit the whole upper floor. "Who are you?" Matt asked, his voice sounding like he was getting frustrated.
The blue ball said nothing as it just continued to float there. "What's the matter? Gatomon got your tongue?" Sora yelled. Her hands turned to fists, trying to contain her anger.
"Follow me." The light suddenly stated.
Slowly, the light turned from the teens and began to move along the hallway above them. "Hey! Wait for us!" Izzy shouted.
Izzy began to run forward along with Sora, Matt, Mimi, and T.K. "Wait guys!" Joe yelled, causing them to stop in their tracks.
"What's wrong, Joe?" Matt asked.
Joe walked forward slowly. "What if this is a trap?" He wondered.
Sora spun around angrily. "So what? If it is a trap, than it's a trap! We have to save Tai!" She shouted.
"But..." Joe begged.
"No buts, Joe." Mimi said. She ran over and grabbed his arm, "You're coming." Mimi yanked Joe's arm hard, so that he followed right behide.
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The Digidestined ran up the grand staircase so that they could catch up with their guide. As they joined the ball of light, they got a chance to gaze at their surroundings. The floor was stone with a long, red woven carpet in the middle of the hallway. The walls were lined with suits of rusted old armor that was left over from the medieval times. Large pieces of artwork hung from the walls, as well as large wall rugs. Each one had a beautiful woven story threaded into its design. Along the left side of the wall, in between each rug or painting, there were large stain glass windows. "This reminds me of the Gekomon's palace." Mimi stated quietly to Joe.
"Yea, but the Gekomon's palace was a bit more inviting than this creepy place." Joe stated.
Soon, the ball of light led them to two large doors. "In here." The light said.
As the Digidestined watched, the doors opened to reveal a large throne room. "Whoa...Now that is what I call, 'Livin' large'." Izzy said in awe.
"Come in. It is very rude to just stand in the doorway, you know." A deep male voice stated.
As the Digidestined stepped into the room, the doors slammed behide them. "That happens a lot around here." Matt confirmed, looked back at the shut doors.
The room had nothing in it except a throne that was covered in dark shadows. A large part of the wall was missing, so there was a sorce of light in the room. "Welcome children! It is nice to see you again." A familiar voice spoke. The teens quickly spun around to see the long black hair and dress of Aboshi lounging on the floor. She was smiling her usual evil and twisted smile as her eyes stared at them. "I am quite pleased with your efforts. You managed to make it here before the five hours were up. I must admit, you've got guts."
Matt stepped in front of the rest of the group. "We have a lot more than guts, girl. We have a friend who we're here to save. Now, where is Tai?" He demanded, his voice sounding very leader-like again.
Aboshi stood from the floor. "How dare you come in here and demand something like that? How rude, don't you agree, Master?" She said, brushing her hair from her face.
"Master?" Sora questioned.
Suddenly, a pair of red eyes glowed next to Aboshi. "Indeed. Very rude, Aboshi." The male voice from before said.
Izzy stepped up next to Sora. "Who are you?" He asked.
The figure rose from the throne and smiled. "I am the dark overlord, Lord Myotismon. I am the one who ordered Lady Aboshi to attack your dear friend, Tai." Myotismon stepped onto the floor. He was a tall Digimon, with a long face and nose to match. His fangs were noticeable on his pale face and red lips. He wore an outfit that looked like he just came from the early 1800's and a long torn cape at dragged behide him. "He is very determined, even when he is on the verge of death." He laughed.
"Where is Tai?" Sora asked, stepping forward. Her eyes began to fill with salty tears. "Please, give him back to us. You promised."
Myotismon laughed as he watched Sora cry. "You humans fascinate me. You beg to give me back your friend, even when he is half-dead. Amazing. Alright."
The dark master lifted his hand up and snapped. As the Digidestined watched, the wall next to the throne spun around to reveal Tai. His arms were chained to the wall while his body just hung there. His head was down and his shirt was torn. "Tai!" His friends shouted in unison. They ran over to him as carefully as possible, making sure not to make any false moves.
"Do you also wish me to remove his chains?" The master asked. He snapped again and Tai's chains vanished, throwing the limp body to the floor.
Sora and Matt reached their friend first, with the others right on their heels. Sora grabbed Tai gently and turned him over. Tai's face had blood from his head dripping down onto him. His complexion was as white as snow and his lips had turned blue from the damp, cold castle. Matt reached down and grabbed Tai's wrist to take his pulse. "He's alive but his pulse is very weak."
"Tai..." Sora whispered. She shot her head up at Myotismon and Aboshi. "What did you do to him?" She demanded.
Aboshi smiled as she held up an empty needle. "Nothing major. I just hit him in the head a few times and then injected him some more of the virus that he already has." She stated.
"Nothing major?" Matt yelled, jumping to his feet. "Giving Tai that much of a drug can kill him!"
Myotismon smirked at Matt. "Well, do you want to avenge your friend?" He asked.
Matt nodded, "Alright then. We will have a duel. You and your friends crest power verse my full power. And we will see who is stronger." The dark lord stated.
"First, give us the antidote for Tai." Izzy demanded.
Aboshi smiled as she came forward. "You mean this?" She said as she withdrew a small glass bottle from a pouch on her side. "You can have it." She said with her evil smile. As she walked towards them, she held the bottle out in front of her and let it go. The glass hit the floor with a loud crash. "Opps. It slipped." She stated.
"No!" Sora cried, as she watched the medicine seep into the cracks in the floor. The one last hope to save their friend had just been shattered in front of her. "You witch. How could you?" She whispered. Sora came to her feet and walked up next to Matt. "I will revenge Tai for what you have done."
Izzy reached into his back pocket and withdrew Tai's crest. 'The symbol is very light now, just like Tai's pulse.' Izzy thought. He placed the crest around his friend's neck, then stood. "Let's do it!" He yelled.
"You talk pretty big. Bring it on." Myotismon said, smiling. As the Digidestined watched, Myotismon slowly began to grow. "Myotismon digivolve to...VenomMyotismon!"
As VenomMyotismon stood like a giant over them, Joe stated weakly, "You don't see that everyday."
"Come on guys! Activate your crests!" Matt shouted. He reached into his shirt and withdrew his crest.
"Crest of Friendship...Energize!"
"Crest of Love...Energize!" Sora shouted as her crest glowed.
"Crest of Knowledge...Energize!" Izzy yelled, standing along side Sora.
"Crest of Hope...Energize!" T.K. screamed, running up next to his brother.
"Crest of Sincerity...Energize!" Mimi shouted, standing next to T.K.
"Crest of Reliability...Energize!" Joe yelled, standing next to Izzy.
"Digicrests...Energize!" They shouted in unison. Six different colored lights shout from the crests at Myotismon, hitting him right on. A loud explosion came from where the dark lord stood, causing the Digidestined and Aboshi to fly backwards. The explosion made the roof cave in, destroying the room completely.
The Digidestined flew onto the ground behide Tai's body. "We got him!" Sora shouted, happily sitting up.
As the dust cleared, the happiness among the Digidestined quickly vanished. For as the smoke parted, VenomMyotismon stood there laughing. "Was that your most intense blast? Well, if it was, than I afraid you're going to have to do a lot better than that to beat me."
Izzy sat up and gazed in horror at the site before him and the others. "How can that be? Why didn't he even get a scratch on him?" He questioned.
"Maybe...maybe because we didn't have all the crests attacking together. We need all the crests combine power." Joe stated while dusted his shirt off.
Matt looked up at the evil Digimon that towered over them. "But there has to be another way. Tai is out of service at the moment, if you haven't already notice. We can't have him doing anything like that in his condition." He stated, looking over at his friends.
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While they continued to argue over what to do, Tai could hear them yelling. 'Guys...Stop fighting...You can beat VenomMyotismon...I know you can...' Tai thought. Suddenly, he heard the Digimon speak. "If you are done fighting now, I will move on to killing you. Deadly Venom Strike!" The monster shouted. Tai felt a massive gust of wind blow and heard the screams of pain from his friends. 'No...Matt...Joe...Izzy...T.K.... Mimi...Sora...They need my help. I will not let them die because of me. I will die first before they die.' Tai proclaimed.
Part Three
Author Note: ::mumbling quietly to herself:: I really have to admit...this story gets sappier and sappier as I write it. ::Looks up to see people staring at her. Clearing throat she smiles and bows.:: Anyway, Hello again. Sorry it took so long to get this part up. I have been really busy with my school's play. Anyway, I think that this was a bad part to leave off at. I don't like how it really starts off again. Oh Well, ENJOY!
Disclaimer: I don't Digimon...enough said.
Meanwhile, the Digidestined hiked up a hill close to the castle. "Are we close to where we need to be yet? My feet hurt and I'm tired. Can't we take a break?" Mimi wined in her high-pitched voice.
Matt looked back from his position at the front. Looking directly into Mimi's eyes, he gently said, "No, Mimi. We can't stop now. It's just a little bit further. Just hang in there."
Sora looked down at her Digivice. She saw where they were located and also where Tai was located. 'It is a good thing that we didn't take Tai's digivice off. Or else we might have never...find him...' As she looked down, she felt her eyes become watery and she knew that she was tearing. "Sora, it's gonna be okay. Don't worry." T.K. said, a huge smile spreading across his small face.
"You're right, T.K." She said smiling.
Matt suddenly came to an abrupt stop. "Look. There it is." He said happily.
As the others continued to walk and look forward, they saw a large, stone, run-down castle before them. It was missing stones from its sides and the walls that were left were covered from top to bottom with leaves and vines. "This place looks like something out of Dickens." Izzy stated as they approached the massive twin wooden doors.
"Either that or Hichcock." Joe shot back to Izzy.
As they stared up at the doors, Mimi asked, "So, do we knock?"
"We already know their home and that they've got Tai. Let's push that door opened!" Matt declared, being very leader-like.
But before they could even touch the doors, the massive pieces of wood began to creek open. "Enter if you dare, Digidestined. That is, if you wish to save your friend." A deep hoarse voice said from within the dark mists of the castle.
"Come on. Let's go." Izzy urged, moving forward. The others agreed and stepped into the large entrance hall. As soon as they stepped over the threshold, the doors slammed behide them and were locked shut. "Well, now there is no turning back." Izzy said, his words followed by a huge gulp.
As they stared around the entrance hall, the same deep voice began to echo again. "Well, Well, Well. You managed to reach here under the time my assistant gave you to get here. I must say I am impressed."
Matt took a step forward towards the darkness that surrounded him and the others. "Where's Tai?" He demanded.
The voice laughed, "You want your friend back?"
"Well, duh." Mimi said, her valley girl side showing very clearly.
"Alright...I have wanted to meet you for the longest time, anyway. I will send a guide. Keep up if you can. Muhahaha!" The voice shouted and then faded into the darkness.
"Well, doesn't he sound cheerful." Joe said, crossing his arms over his chest.
"I wonder what he meant by "sending a guide." This place can't be that big." Izzy pondered, looking around the dark surroundings.
Suddenly, a small light appeared at the top of the staircase. "Digidestined..." It called in a haunting, cold tone.
The Digidestined spun around so that they faced the light. It looked like a large firefly, for it just floated in the air without anyone holding it. Its blue flame glowed brightly, so that it lit the whole upper floor. "Who are you?" Matt asked, his voice sounding like he was getting frustrated.
The blue ball said nothing as it just continued to float there. "What's the matter? Gatomon got your tongue?" Sora yelled. Her hands turned to fists, trying to contain her anger.
"Follow me." The light suddenly stated.
Slowly, the light turned from the teens and began to move along the hallway above them. "Hey! Wait for us!" Izzy shouted.
Izzy began to run forward along with Sora, Matt, Mimi, and T.K. "Wait guys!" Joe yelled, causing them to stop in their tracks.
"What's wrong, Joe?" Matt asked.
Joe walked forward slowly. "What if this is a trap?" He wondered.
Sora spun around angrily. "So what? If it is a trap, than it's a trap! We have to save Tai!" She shouted.
"But..." Joe begged.
"No buts, Joe." Mimi said. She ran over and grabbed his arm, "You're coming." Mimi yanked Joe's arm hard, so that he followed right behide.
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The Digidestined ran up the grand staircase so that they could catch up with their guide. As they joined the ball of light, they got a chance to gaze at their surroundings. The floor was stone with a long, red woven carpet in the middle of the hallway. The walls were lined with suits of rusted old armor that was left over from the medieval times. Large pieces of artwork hung from the walls, as well as large wall rugs. Each one had a beautiful woven story threaded into its design. Along the left side of the wall, in between each rug or painting, there were large stain glass windows. "This reminds me of the Gekomon's palace." Mimi stated quietly to Joe.
"Yea, but the Gekomon's palace was a bit more inviting than this creepy place." Joe stated.
Soon, the ball of light led them to two large doors. "In here." The light said.
As the Digidestined watched, the doors opened to reveal a large throne room. "Whoa...Now that is what I call, 'Livin' large'." Izzy said in awe.
"Come in. It is very rude to just stand in the doorway, you know." A deep male voice stated.
As the Digidestined stepped into the room, the doors slammed behide them. "That happens a lot around here." Matt confirmed, looked back at the shut doors.
The room had nothing in it except a throne that was covered in dark shadows. A large part of the wall was missing, so there was a sorce of light in the room. "Welcome children! It is nice to see you again." A familiar voice spoke. The teens quickly spun around to see the long black hair and dress of Aboshi lounging on the floor. She was smiling her usual evil and twisted smile as her eyes stared at them. "I am quite pleased with your efforts. You managed to make it here before the five hours were up. I must admit, you've got guts."
Matt stepped in front of the rest of the group. "We have a lot more than guts, girl. We have a friend who we're here to save. Now, where is Tai?" He demanded, his voice sounding very leader-like again.
Aboshi stood from the floor. "How dare you come in here and demand something like that? How rude, don't you agree, Master?" She said, brushing her hair from her face.
"Master?" Sora questioned.
Suddenly, a pair of red eyes glowed next to Aboshi. "Indeed. Very rude, Aboshi." The male voice from before said.
Izzy stepped up next to Sora. "Who are you?" He asked.
The figure rose from the throne and smiled. "I am the dark overlord, Lord Myotismon. I am the one who ordered Lady Aboshi to attack your dear friend, Tai." Myotismon stepped onto the floor. He was a tall Digimon, with a long face and nose to match. His fangs were noticeable on his pale face and red lips. He wore an outfit that looked like he just came from the early 1800's and a long torn cape at dragged behide him. "He is very determined, even when he is on the verge of death." He laughed.
"Where is Tai?" Sora asked, stepping forward. Her eyes began to fill with salty tears. "Please, give him back to us. You promised."
Myotismon laughed as he watched Sora cry. "You humans fascinate me. You beg to give me back your friend, even when he is half-dead. Amazing. Alright."
The dark master lifted his hand up and snapped. As the Digidestined watched, the wall next to the throne spun around to reveal Tai. His arms were chained to the wall while his body just hung there. His head was down and his shirt was torn. "Tai!" His friends shouted in unison. They ran over to him as carefully as possible, making sure not to make any false moves.
"Do you also wish me to remove his chains?" The master asked. He snapped again and Tai's chains vanished, throwing the limp body to the floor.
Sora and Matt reached their friend first, with the others right on their heels. Sora grabbed Tai gently and turned him over. Tai's face had blood from his head dripping down onto him. His complexion was as white as snow and his lips had turned blue from the damp, cold castle. Matt reached down and grabbed Tai's wrist to take his pulse. "He's alive but his pulse is very weak."
"Tai..." Sora whispered. She shot her head up at Myotismon and Aboshi. "What did you do to him?" She demanded.
Aboshi smiled as she held up an empty needle. "Nothing major. I just hit him in the head a few times and then injected him some more of the virus that he already has." She stated.
"Nothing major?" Matt yelled, jumping to his feet. "Giving Tai that much of a drug can kill him!"
Myotismon smirked at Matt. "Well, do you want to avenge your friend?" He asked.
Matt nodded, "Alright then. We will have a duel. You and your friends crest power verse my full power. And we will see who is stronger." The dark lord stated.
"First, give us the antidote for Tai." Izzy demanded.
Aboshi smiled as she came forward. "You mean this?" She said as she withdrew a small glass bottle from a pouch on her side. "You can have it." She said with her evil smile. As she walked towards them, she held the bottle out in front of her and let it go. The glass hit the floor with a loud crash. "Opps. It slipped." She stated.
"No!" Sora cried, as she watched the medicine seep into the cracks in the floor. The one last hope to save their friend had just been shattered in front of her. "You witch. How could you?" She whispered. Sora came to her feet and walked up next to Matt. "I will revenge Tai for what you have done."
Izzy reached into his back pocket and withdrew Tai's crest. 'The symbol is very light now, just like Tai's pulse.' Izzy thought. He placed the crest around his friend's neck, then stood. "Let's do it!" He yelled.
"You talk pretty big. Bring it on." Myotismon said, smiling. As the Digidestined watched, Myotismon slowly began to grow. "Myotismon digivolve to...VenomMyotismon!"
As VenomMyotismon stood like a giant over them, Joe stated weakly, "You don't see that everyday."
"Come on guys! Activate your crests!" Matt shouted. He reached into his shirt and withdrew his crest.
"Crest of Friendship...Energize!"
"Crest of Love...Energize!" Sora shouted as her crest glowed.
"Crest of Knowledge...Energize!" Izzy yelled, standing along side Sora.
"Crest of Hope...Energize!" T.K. screamed, running up next to his brother.
"Crest of Sincerity...Energize!" Mimi shouted, standing next to T.K.
"Crest of Reliability...Energize!" Joe yelled, standing next to Izzy.
"Digicrests...Energize!" They shouted in unison. Six different colored lights shout from the crests at Myotismon, hitting him right on. A loud explosion came from where the dark lord stood, causing the Digidestined and Aboshi to fly backwards. The explosion made the roof cave in, destroying the room completely.
The Digidestined flew onto the ground behide Tai's body. "We got him!" Sora shouted, happily sitting up.
As the dust cleared, the happiness among the Digidestined quickly vanished. For as the smoke parted, VenomMyotismon stood there laughing. "Was that your most intense blast? Well, if it was, than I afraid you're going to have to do a lot better than that to beat me."
Izzy sat up and gazed in horror at the site before him and the others. "How can that be? Why didn't he even get a scratch on him?" He questioned.
"Maybe...maybe because we didn't have all the crests attacking together. We need all the crests combine power." Joe stated while dusted his shirt off.
Matt looked up at the evil Digimon that towered over them. "But there has to be another way. Tai is out of service at the moment, if you haven't already notice. We can't have him doing anything like that in his condition." He stated, looking over at his friends.
***********
While they continued to argue over what to do, Tai could hear them yelling. 'Guys...Stop fighting...You can beat VenomMyotismon...I know you can...' Tai thought. Suddenly, he heard the Digimon speak. "If you are done fighting now, I will move on to killing you. Deadly Venom Strike!" The monster shouted. Tai felt a massive gust of wind blow and heard the screams of pain from his friends. 'No...Matt...Joe...Izzy...T.K.... Mimi...Sora...They need my help. I will not let them die because of me. I will die first before they die.' Tai proclaimed.