The Crest of Leadership
By: Theodore 'Blitz' Leung
Disclaimer: All Digimon and their characters (except for those introduced in this fic/series) do NOT belong to me. I do not have permission to use their characters, but it's a FanFic, so, who cares? =) This story line belongs to me and me alone. Please ask for permission if you wish to use it. Thanks. Now let's get onto reading!
"So…you're saying that you were able to enter the Digital World despite the fact there was no computer to make a Digi-Port anywhere nearby?" Izzy asked Shastina. Saturday night was the earliest time Shastina was able to meet with the Digi-Destined genius of the group.
"It was so strange…" Shastina recollected. "The first moment, I was standing with T.K. and Kari, then the next, I'm in the Digital World."
"Hmm…for all intents and purposes, I do believe a Digi-Port can be opened without a computer," Izzy told Shastina, beginning to type some more on his laptop computer.
"Why would you say that?" Shastina asked, peering over his shoulder.
"Well, according to a theory I have…a computer emits a certain harmonic frequency," Izzy explained, bringing up a short, recurring program on his computer to demonstrate his point. "No matter who built the computer or what parts are used, the computer will always emit the same frequency."
"Now…this same frequency…in conjunction with a Digivice, can be used to open a Digital Portal to a take a person to or from the Digital World."
"This harmonic frequency however…can be reproduced, albeit difficult, but yes, it can be reproduced," he continued, turning to face the female Digi-Destined. "Certain environments through out the world can also produce that frequency, though possibly at a much weaker level. I believe the new Digivice has the power to amplify that frequency before and thus enabling a portal in the possibly the middle of nowhere."
"Alright…so that MIGHT explain how I was able to enter the Digital World…" Shastina admitted, after going over that theory one more time in her mind. "There's also this other thing that bothers…"
"And what might that be?" Izzy inquired, his curiosity far being abated.
"Our battle with Drowsmon…nothing could touch him except for Siberimon's attack," Shastina told him. "He muttered something about a AE field, before retreating and giving us the pleasure of fighting Flairmon."
"And with that battle, Siberimon's attacks proved ineffectual, but Vormon's Beam of Convergence damaged the fireball, though only the ice element of the attack harmed Flairmon."
"Well…that's…unique…" Izzy wasn't sure how to word his surprise, but conjured his thoughts into an answer he believed plausible. "I believe…this AE field is a barrier that surrounds the Digimon who uses it. I'm not sure what the strength and weaknesses are of this barrier, but, it seems like this barrier can nullify certain elements while others can get by without resistance."
"And both Drowsmon and Flairmon used this 'AE field'?" Shastina asked next, prompting Izzy to nod.
"It would seem the most logical answer to all this," Izzy answered.
"So…I don't suppose you know when the Digivice will open another portal, do you?" Tigramon asked, leaping onto Shastina's shoulder.
"Technically, it should be completely in your control…but…" Izzy was abruptly cut off, when Shastina's white Digivice began to react, collecting energy. "Or…that time could be now," Izzy quickly added, before all three of them were engulfed in light.
* * * * * *
"So…um…this angel is responsible for the recent Digimon attacks around the world?" Michael asked, Betamon sitting on the chair beside him. K.H. nodded his answer, taking a sip from his coke. The two Digi-Destined and their Digimon sat at a table in a coffee shop, chatting about the new developments in the Digital World.
"But he's an Angel…" Michael continued, trying to find a loophole in the Digimon's decision to activate the merger. "Aren't they suppose to be good?" K.H. placed his coke glass onto the table after taking another go at it.
"In a sense, Serangmon is doing a good thing," K.H. reasoned. "He's trying to save the Digital World, which in term counter balance the effect of partial destruction to the Real World."
"But we can't allow that!" Michael exclaimed, nearly leaping to his feet. Betamon 'pulled' his partner back into his seat.
"Of course not," K.H. responded calmly. "Even if we don't want to fight against Serangmon and his generals, we seem to have little choice in the matter." Michael remained silent. His untouched drink sat in front of him.
"Are you going to drink that?" Betamon asked, nudging the boy's side. Michael looked down, smiled lightly, before taking a sip from the cup. "Good…I was getting worried."
Kinoumon glanced over at K.H., before hitting his partner's Digivice lightly. In reaction, the Digivice began to collect energy. K.H., taking notice of the effect, quickly took his Digivice.
"A Digital Portal is opening right here?!" he thought, amazed at the event. Light surrounded the two, getting a few looks from the other patrons. They all turned back to their business, seeing the empty chairs.
* * * * * *
"You're joking, right?" Yasmine asked, unsure how serious to take Tiberius' last remark.
"I'm not joking Yuriko," he told her. "Serangmon is responsible for the recent attacks on the Real World by activating the merger." Yasmine remained deathly silent, as if impaled with a bitter truth that eluded her all this time.
"It something wrong?" Lepumon asked, seeing the saddened look on the older female's face.
"No…it's nothing…" she whispered. Botanimon Yasmine's back, trying to consolidate her. Tiberius decided not to pursue the subject anymore, taking his Digivice from the pocket. Energy slowly began to build up in the device for some unknown reason.
"What's wrong with it now?" he asked aloud, trying to get an answer. "Is it…opening a portal…?" Light blanketed the room for a brief second, then subsided yet again. There was no one left in the room.
* * * * * *
Marc glanced up from his location at the desk, wondering what his guest was doing. Sora was idly poking at some of the books in his room, understanding the titles of each book to a certain degree.
"Hey, what does that book say?" Biyomon asked Xemon in a low voice, making sure not to disturb the serenity of the group.
"Um…I'm not sure…the words are blurred…" Xemon told her, trying to pull the book out. No matter how hard he tried, however, the book wouldn't budge from its' location on the shelf.
"Well, so much for that idea…" Biyomon muttered, examining other areas of the bookshelf. She continued to fly up, before a loud beep suddenly blared around the room. Biyomon, as did the other occupants of the room sharply turned their head towards the source of the sound: Marc's Digivice that sat on the desk.
"Um…and what would that mean?" Sora asked, walking over, as did the other two Digimon. Marc scooped up the Digivice, then turned to face his computer, which he found out was off.
"A Digital Portal opening?" he asked aloud, before the four occupants were sucked into the Digital World.
* * * * * *
There was a large assembly of characters already by the time Marc, Sora, and their Digimon entered the Digital World. Each one turned their head to face the newcomers, only proceeding to confuse the circle of Digi-Destined even more. Finally, one spoke up.
"All right! Everyone settle down!" Tiberius shouted at the top of his lungs. Silence befell the group. "It is quite clear that not everyone here knows each other, so, let's get some introductions in before we decide anything else." Short nods went around the group, each person, as did their Digimon, for those who had their Digimon, saying their name out when asked to.
"Okay…now that is settled, I suggest we get moving," Tiberius continued. "No point standing around and gawking at the scenery." Again, everyone in the ring of Digi-Destined agreed with the idea. Without further talking, Tiberius decided a direction and headed towards the horizon, the group of Digi-Destined following behind, separating into small packs were they felt comfortable in.
* * * * * *
Shastina approached Yasmine. The shop owner seemed saddened by certain events that baffled the American girl for a long time.
"Excuse me…" Shastina spoke, startling Yasmine.
"Oh…I'm sorry…" Yasmine apologized, bowing her head. "Is something wrong?"
"I…was about to ask you that…" Shastina responded, her voice staggering with fear of repercussions. Yasmine quickly smiled.
"No…nothing is wrong," she replied lightly. "I was just thinking…Thank you for asking though." Shastina nodded, withdrawing from her presence.
"Anything?" Tigramon asked. Shastina shook her head, glancing back at Yasmine again, who was now back in deep thought.
"Something is bothering her…" Shastina told her Digimon. "I just don't know what…"
* * * * * *
Izzy coughed lightly, getting the attention of Tiberius instantly. The younger of the two that carried the Crest of Knowledge turned to face the older.
"Is something wrong?" Tiberius asked, stepping towards the other.
"No, it's nothing," Izzy responded. "Just a bad cough. I'm just trying to come up with some other theories about the Digivices."
"Oh?" Tiberius asked, surprised, and now curious about what the older one just told him. "What kind of theories?"
"First of all, can I see your Digivice?" Izzy asked. Tiberius nodded, handing him the item that marked him as a Digi-Destined. Izzy examined the device quickly yet efficiently. "I see it acts like a Digimon analyzer…" Tiberius nods.
"It's also the key to entering the Digital World," Tiberius told him. "At first, I though you would need a computer as well as this device to open a portal, but after getting sucked into the Digital World from another locations, I began to change that theory."
"What have you come up with?" Izzy asked, turning to face the new Digi-Destined and returned the Digivice.
"That given a certain environment, the Digivice can open a portal by amplifying a certain 'force' around us," Tiberius answered. "I know it sounds farfetched but-"
"No, no, no, not at all," Izzy quickly cut him off. "I was thinking the same thing, but I'd also like to add to my theory that it may be possible to open a Digital Portal anywhere in the world, and able to open a Portal in the Digital World that could possibly take you anywhere in the Real World."
"The fact that we are transported to a different location every time we enter the Digital World is enough to believe that it can work vice-versa," Tiberius spoke after a short deliberation.
"Exactly," Izzy agreed. "The question is if we can reproduce an effect to allow us to transport to anywhere in the world."
"You never know until you try, right?" Tiberius joked.
"How true," Izzy murmured, barely audible.
* * * * * *
Yasmine wrapped her arms around her legs that were pulled up to her chest. Sora, Shastina, and Izzy were tending to Tentomon's wounds. The Digimon was in a pretty bad condition when they found him, and the group stopped since most of the party was tired from the trek. Botanimon stayed by her partner's side, but was still deeply concerned with the condition Yasmine was in.
"Water?" Michael asked, offering Yasmine a canteen that he somehow got for the journey that he never knew would happen. Yasmine glanced up, silently shaking her head. "You sure?" he persisted, getting a shove from Yasmine. "Alright…" he spoke in a lowered voice, retreating. He headed towards the direction where Marc and K.H. were.
"What's up with Yasmine?" Michael asked the other two boys. Both boys shrugged, not noticing her condition before.
"She's sad about something…" Xemon spoke, though not loud enough for anyone outside the small circle to hear.
"And it's got something to do with Serangmon and his generals," Kinoumon added in an equally soft tone.
"But about what?" Betamon asked next. The conversation soon become one sided towards the Digimon, and all the Humans could do was to listen.
* * * * * *
"I was wondering when you'll return…" Drowsmon told the crowd. His sudden appearance scared most of the Digi-Destined, but he made no move to assault the group. Silence encircled the Humans and their Digimon. "You should join us…it would be easier on all of you…" Again, there was silence, as no one wanted to respond.
"Why did you turn your back on the Digital World?" Yasmine asked softly, walking towards the Digimon, Botanimon following closely behind.
"Yasmine…" Drowsmon responded, stunned by her appearance.
"Why are you willing to destroy the Real World to save the Digital World?" she continued. "Why can't you take it to the source? What is your purpose…to destroy one world…just to save your own?" Drowsmon remained silent, unable to answer.
"How could you?!" she screamed out. "After all we've been through! You, Botanimon…Serangmon…Axeramon! We ALL defeated Apocalymon!" Sharp gasps came from some of the Digi-Destined that heard this.
"Yasmine…it's different right now…" Drowsmon tried to reason.
"How is it different?!" Yasmine screamed, obviously trying to hold back tears. "You WANT to destroy the Real World as badly as Apocalymon wanted to destroy the Digital World?! How do you think the others would feel?!"
"I don't see how you, a noble Digimon, could turn so cold! HOW!? TELL ME, HOW?!?" Yasmine cried out, dropping to her knees, weeping. Botanimon cradled her partner, trying to calm her down.
There was a long silence, aside from the whimpering young woman. No one made a move, to shocked or surprised by the outburst. Finally, Drowsmon turned around, beginning to walk away.
"The truth will soon be heard…" he muttered just loud enough for everyone to hear. "Remember that Yasmine…the truth will come…" Yasmine glanced up, slowly getting to her feet, ready to chase after the charcoal armoured Digmon.
"Hold it!" Yasmine stopped in her tracks, blocked by an Angel like Digimon before her.
"Sara…don't do this," Botanimon told the Angel like Digimon. The Angel hovered a few centimeters off the ground, her four angelic wings spread out to its full length. Her body was encased in white armour, scarred after numerous battles. Her sapphire eyes regarded Botanimon for a short second, before turning back to the other Digi-Destined. Tiberius quickly analyzed the Digimon.
Saramon: Angel Digimon. A Digimon who only shows herself to protect the Digital World from harm. Main attack: Divine Charge. Ultimate Level Digimon. AE Field: Gravity
"And what's this?" Tiberius asked, provoking a glance from Izzy. "AE Field: Gravity?"
"Gravity?" Izzy asked the other in a lowered voice. "But…there is no Digimon with Gravity elemental as its base."
"And does it mean Gravity will penetrate the field, or the exact opposite?" Tiberius asked next. "So many questions, and so little time…"
"DIVINE CHARGE!"
The cross-shaped blast of white energy headed straight for the dual of intellects. If it wasn't for the quick reflexes of their Digimon, the two probably would've been turned to ashes.
"Sara, stop it!" Yasmine pleaded, unable to bring herself to fight with the Angel.
"Yasmine…please understand…" Saramon whispered to her.
"Fine, if it's a fight she wants, she'll have it!" Tiberius shouted out, getting his Digivice. Lepumon nodded, turning to face the Angel.
"Lepumon…Digivolve to…Bukkomon!"
Marc, Sora, and K.H. followed Tiberius example. Michael couldn't do anything, as Seadramon was useless without water around. Izzy couldn't bring himself to Digivolve Tentomon in his weakened state. Yasmine would not fight with the Angel. Shastina had doubts about this battle, as did Tigramon. Neither made a move to contribute to the battle.
"Xemon…" "Kinoumon…" "Biyomon…"
"Digivolve to…"
"Vormon!" "Legionarimon!" "Birdramon!"
Saramon glanced at each of the four Champion level Digimon, before stretching her arms out, as if offering herself to the pain about to be inflicted. The four Digimon weren't sure what the Angel was getting at, but decided to attack. Tiberius, on the other hand, had a gut feeling the attacks would prove ineffectual.
"ROCKET FLARE!" "BEAM OF CONVERGENCE!" "SONIC mandible!" "Meteor Wing!"
The four attacks rocketed towards the Angel, but she held her ground, looking towards the sky. Each blast impacted against an invisible shield, failing to hurt the Angel, but pushing her backwards a bit with the amount of force pressed against her. She glanced back down at the four Digimon, and smirked, seeing no damage done to her form.
"Alright, that didn't work…" Marc muttered.
"More firepower then!" K.H. shouted, loading his Crest into the Digivice. Marc did the same, readying his Digimon for Digivolve. Tiberius, however, didn't load his Crest. He was more interested in seeing if more power would be the key.
"Vormon…" "Legionarimon…"
"Digivolve to…"
"Crysdramon!" "Dirubramon!"
The two Ultimate level Digimon confronted the Angel, but again, she regarded the two Digimon with nothing more then a glance, before offering herself to more 'pain'.
"CRYSTAL BURST!" "Subterranean Tendril!"
Each shard of ice crystal impacted against the invisible shield harmlessly, shattering on impact. Dirubramon's attack also could not penetrate the bubble that protected the Angel from harm. Again, she smirked, raising a hand towards the two Ultimate Digimon.
"DIVINE CHARGE!"
The attack knocked both Digimon onto the ground with a resounding crash. So much energy was charged in Saramon's attack that the two quickly reverted back to their Rookie forms.
"Who's next?" she asked to the Digi-Destined. No one could move after what they witnessed. Nothing could hurt the Angel.
"There is no point in running…" Tiberius spoke, almost whispered. He stepped forward, Bukkomon following behind. "And so…we must fight…to ensure our own survival…"
"Finally…someone who sees the light…" Saramon spoke, heading towards the Human and his Digimon. Tiberius was about to load the Crest of Knowledge onto his Digivice, before black light surrounded it. He stopped, as did Saramon, both curious at the turn of events. Black streaks of energy gathered into the Digivice, forming an image on the screen that was impossible to identify at the moment. More energy gathered, until there was no more to gather. On the screen was another Crest, six triangle aligned in a pyramid like formation, one at the peak, two in the middle, three at the base. All the triangles pointed towards the peak one, which was distinguished with a halo.
"What…Crest is that?" Izzy asked, racking his mind for a solution.
"Tiberius…" Yasmine spoke, very softly. "It's the Crest of Leadership…allowing for a Gravity based Digimon…" Tiberius was taken aback. The key to winning this battle was just placed in his hands, and he had to use it.
"Alright Bukkomon, time to Digivolve!" Tiberius commanded, pointing the Digivice towards his partner.
"Bukkomon…Digivolve to…"
Bukkomon radiated with bright light, armour slowly forming around his body, engulfing him in a sea of silver plating. Blue wings blasted out of his black in a brilliant display, his back painted with black v-shaped stripes. Two metallic shields formed on his forelimbs.
"Raipumon!"
"A challenge…at last…" Saramon whispered between her lips. She raised a hand, pointing it towards Tiberius.
"DIVINE CHARGE!"
The cross went straight towards Tiberius yet again, but Raipumon was quickly in the path of the attack, deflecting it with his shield.
"That's not nice!" the silver armoured Digimon shouted, leaping towards Saramon. The Angel tried to attack again, but it was easily deflected.
"MEGATON SLAM!"
Raipumon jumped at Saramon, passing through her barrier and grabbing her. With one might leap, he headed straight into the sky above, retraining the Angel. A golden glow was visible in the sky before it came streaking back down in a matter of seconds, shaking the ground on impact. A crater was in the ground, Raipumon quickly leaping back up from the new hole. Saramon lay at the bottom of the crater, disjointed. Yasmine mustered some courage and looked over the side of the crater.
"Yasmine…they are worthy…" Saramon spoke weakly, before disintegrating into bits of data.
"Sara…" Yasmine muttered, breaking down into tears once again.
Fin
Completed: 12/16/00
