ANGEL: I've decided to do another part! *smiles* So let the torture...I mean *story* begin.
DAISUKE: Good Lord...'least I'm alive...
ANGEL: Anyway, say hi to my two new muses that you know so well!
TAICHI: How the hell did we get here?!?!
YAMATO: I'm afraid it's just another insane author.
RYO: I feel your pain, we've been here ever since she first started.
SEIJI: *nods* The pain...the pain...
KEN: .......
ANGEL: Will you shut up! I just happen to like my Bishounen!!!
YAMATO: At least she has good taste.
SEIJI: I can't disagree with you there.
ANGEL: Whatever, on with the fic!...Oh yeah, disclaimer!
DISCLAIMER: Look people, she does not own Digimon, so don't bother getting upset.
KEN: *sweatdropping* Since when could disclaimers talk?!?!
DAISUKE: Since now.
ANGEL: On with the fic!!!
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"You are no prisoner Daisuke, you are free to do as you like, just as long you don't press any unfamiliar buttons." Kaiser said. Daisuke nodded slowly.
"Okay..." He said uncertainly, running his gloved fingers along the black marble wall. He was still getting used to this. His eyes looked at the monitors showing Digimon being captured by dark spirals. Daisuke stared at them before smiling slightly. "You know, I was just wondering, where did you get all of this power? This technology?"
Kaiser shrugged, "I am very gifted." He looked at Daisuke's eyes. "You have made the right decision Daisuke, as you can see, the Digidestined are losing ground and fast. With every control spire they destroy, I build ten in their wake. I am controlling areas that they don't even think of going, and I have far more Digimon under my control than they realize."
"Hai, I realized that. I don't regret my choice one little bit. But can I say something?" At the Kaiser's nod, Daisuke pointed to the screen of a monitor. "Take a good look, the Digital World is practically ours, but I do not like the way we are going about it..."
"Continue..." The Kaiser said, looking faintly intrigued.
"So I propose a better idea of getting what you want."
"Do you not want the Digital World as well?"
Daisuke shrugged, "I have no need for it. What I want is...hai, what I want is to make them pay. I want to make everyone who hurt me suffer, starting with Hikari and going down the line. But that is not the point I want to make. Now, the only reason the Digidestined are attacking and freeing Digimon is because basically, we are doing wrong. But what if we weren't doing anything wrong?"
"I have to admit my understanding is a bit foggy. Explain."
"Of course, what better way to control the Digital World is than gaining the Digimon's trust? See, as I see it, we destroy the control spires and release all the captive Digimon."
"Excuse me?"
"Destroy the control spires and release all the captive Digimon," Daisuke repeated, "We do not need them."
"And why on Earth would we...*I* want to do that?"
"We need to get on the Digimon's good side, believe it or not Digimon are living things, and living things can be manipulated." The Kaiser smirked, now seeing what Daisuke had in mind. "So we target the Kingdoms, get treaties and whatnot. Get on their good side, become their trusted allies. We will have them in our pockets. You know, like the Government. And the Digidestined cannot do a thing about it. Why, to attack us, would be attacking them. And even though they are Digidestined, I don't think the digimon would stand for it. And also seeing that they can't stand hurting a Digimon, why, it would be perfectly easy..."
"Hmmm...use the digimon as a shield while we take over the Digital World without them knowing it. Our hold will be firm and complete. Nobody would put up a fight. And we can easily establish a dictatorship...Daisuke, that is low, sneaky, and unbelievably underhanded...
I have taught you well..."
"I'm smarter than I look, I have thought out every little detail, and not only that, this can go in with the revenge I'm planning."
"You have turned out to be deliciously evil."
"Hai, I should have done this much sooner. But for now, why don't we relax? All work and no play makes for a very dull Kaiser." The Kaiser gave a dry chuckle and leaned down to Daisuke's ear.
"And what kind of 'play' do you have in mind?"
A small smirk tugged at Daisuke's mouth, "Not what you're thinking. Only when everything is in place."
"But you do realize that is not the answer I wanted?" came a soft hiss. Daisuke looked at him from the corner of his eye.
"And you do realize who you're talking to. Only when everything is in place and not before." Daisuke's answer was a grunt and the Kaiser clucking in annoyance.
"How well I know. All right then. Wormmon can bring us some tea..."
"And something to eat? All this evil scheming gives me an appetite." The Kaiser barely stopped his amused chuckle before ordering Wormmon to bring tea.
"And I want it *hot* this time!" snapped the Kaiser.
"H...Hai..." came a whimper. Daisuke watched Wormmon scuttle away and give Ken a wry look.
"You ought to treat him better."
The Kaiser snorted, "If he proves himself useful."
"I think he's useful already. Why, I've never seen my boots shine that brightly."
"Ha! Ne, at least he can do that."
"Aa...hungry Chibi?" Daisuke gazed adoringly at the just recently hatched Digimon. Daisuke was well aware he was spoiling the little In-training rotten, but that was his privilege...and apology. Chibimon shook his small head.
"Not really..."
"Are you sick?" This was highly unusual.
"Iie...just...worried...about you."
"Me? Why? Chibimon, I'm far better off than I was before." Daisuke glanced at Ken who smirked. "What are you talking about?"
Chibimon shook his head, "I can't explain it Suke-chan. It's just...I don't know."
"Ne, don't worry Chibi. My life is finally taking a right turn. We have a big day tomorrow, a very big one."
"Hai..." The Kaiser added quietly.
"Now this is perplexing..." Koushiro muttered as he watched the black squares disappear one by one.
"What is it 'Shiro?" asked Taichi, peering over his shoulder. "Your pineapple broke? I can fix it..."
"IIE!!!...I mean, no thank you. It's just that all the controlled areas are being put back to normal."
"Nani?!?!" The others gathered around the laptop and fought to get a view of the screen.
"What is that guy up to?" asked Takeru.
"I don't know, there's something fishy about this...I can talk to Gennai and see what he thinks."
"Who's Gennai?" Iori asked, standing on his tiptoes to try to get a look at the laptop.
Taichi waved off the question impatiently, "Just some old guy. He helped us, if you could call it help, while we first went to the Digital World. He's slightly eccentric but..." Taichi shrugged.
"Now Taichi, just because he didn't give us straight answers doesn't mean he didn't help. They were things we had to discover by ourselves." Said Yamato.
"Aa, well, it would have been far easier and quicker if he just..."
"Guys, we don't have time for this. Let's get to the Digital World now and see what's happening." Said Miyako, placing impatient hands on her hips.
"Not before we get a full scoop on what's going on there." Said Koushiro. Miyako snorted but made no further argument.
"How dare you show your face here human?" asked Dramon menacingly. Dramon was a huge dragon like Digimon with wings that could block the sun. His gold scales glistened and his ruby red eyes stared down at Ken and Daisuke with hatred yet they held a light of curiosity. Despite this, Daisuke refused to back down and stared back at him obstinately. "But you interest me. I, and the other members of the court, shall hear what you and *him* have to say," Dramon sent a glare in Ken's direction, "and consider your words." Daisuke gave a small grin.
"Have it your way, sure, that's fine. Now, we are here on a business proposition..."
"Business?!?! You dare stand there and talk of business while there are innocent Digimon are in your hold?!?!" cried an anonymous Digimon. Other Digimon murmured agreement.
"And they shall be released." Daisuke replied. This set the court in an uproar. The Dragon Digimon uttered cries of shock and disbelief. Dramon held up a clawed hand to restore order. He peered at Daisuke down his snout.
"You interest me human. Continue."
"Arigato. You see, all that we ask is that we can form some, I don't know, treaty? All the captive Digimon are being released, all the control spires will be dismantled and deleted."
"The act is being committed right now. I will ensure that any loved ones will be returned safely." Kaiser said smoothly.
"Why should we trust you?" snarled another Digimon.
"You are correct, we haven't done a thing to remove any doubt from your mind."
"But think of this," Daisuke said, sweeping his arm dramatically, "I find that you all should be thoroughly embarrassed."
"Oh?" Dramon drawled, "How so?"
"Take a look," Daisuke said, pointing at Ken, "here we have nothing more than a human boy, who has not only in fact found a way to your world, but immediately began to take over it. No digimon put up a decent fight! And as you can see he can be easily killed by a rookie Digimon, and obviously it would be nothing for you to destroy him Dramon." Dramon flapped his wings, not hiding the fact that he was pleased at the flattery. "And somehow, he enslaved hundreds of digimon, captured many more, and he barely had to do a thing! Doesn't this bother you at all?! You should be very humiliated, he's only twelve years old and he had most of the Digiworld in the palm of his hand!" Daisuke sighed dramatically and shook his head as some Digimon murmured their agreement. "Next we'll have some little eight year old girl come in here and start slapping dark spirals on all the Digimon she sees without batting an eye!
I'm only here to open your eyes and tell you the truth. I feel that the Digital World needs to ban together, to keep anything like this from happening again!"
"But what about the Digidestined? You were once a part of them." Dramon interrupted.
"That I was, but you can't rely on the Digidestined for *everything* . This is the *Digital* World, not the Human World, and as its inhabitants it should be a duty for you to protect it yourselves. It makes you appear lazy and weak, and I for one know that you are far from it."
"Why are you so eager to help us?"
"Simple, we live here as well. And not to appear vain but I for one refuse to get up every morning to serve an eight year old brat," Ken said, "I know I was...in error for trying to control you. But you made it so easy."
"See? Easy! That is why we have to ban together." Said Daisuke. Some Digimon began to nod and voice their agreement. The noise became so loud that Dramon had to snap his mighty wings to silence them.
"The court has heard your arguments and we will discuss the matter. Come back tomorrow and you shall hear our answer." Daisuke nodded.
"We are in no hurry for a reply. Take all the time you need." Ken nodded before turning and walking out of the great, circular room, Daisuke close behind. When they were out of hearing range, Daisuke gave an arrogant smirk.
"I really should become an actor."
"Hmph, don't you think you went a little overboard?" asked the soon-to-be-former-Kaiser while raising an eyebrow.
"Heh, gomen Ken. But everything is working out just right. If we have the Dragon Digimon Kingdom under our control then the rest will surely follow. After all, dragons are known for their power and intelligence. The Digital World may be yours in a couple of months."
"And what of your plans for revenge?...Ah, I see. The Digidestined are sure to be lured in by our activities. Their guard will be down and it will be the perfect time to strike."
"Hai...to make their lives miserable. I won't kill them...I can't, but I can toy with them and break their confidence...like they did with me..." Daisuke trailed off, his versatile face showing flashes of indescribable emotion. But it was gone in a split second.
"Let's go, we have much work to do before night falls." The Kaiser murmured, lightly grabbing Daisuke's elbow and steering him towards the waiting XV-mon.
Daisuke and Ken seemed as good as their word. Controlled Digimon were being released by the hundreds, cities that were destroyed by Ken's conquest were being rebuilt, by Daisuke and Ken themselves. Control spires were slowly but steadily being destroyed. This had set the Digital World in an uproar. What were the humans planning? Most of the population were still suspicious but their doubts were slowly being lifted. After all, as far as they knew, Daisuke was still a Digidestined, maybe he had convinced the Kaiser to set the Digital World free.
Not to mention they seem to have the Digiworld's well being in their minds. The treaties between kingdoms seemed like a good idea...
"Master! Master!" Wormmon cried, scurrying across the stone floors of the base. Daisuke looked up and gave a small grin.
"What's up Wormmon?"
"What do you want?" growled Ken.
"M...Master, the Dragon Kingdom has agreed to your terms and wish to form a treaty. And the Machine and Virri Kingdoms wish to have a council with you as well."
"Ah...that's perfect! This will be easier than I thought it would be." Daisuke said. Ken smirked as he kissed Daisuke's hand.
"Instead of a couple of months, we'll have the Digiworld in our grasp within a couple of weeks."
"Hai, and they have no clue that we're the ones controlling them."
"This is much more fun than throwing Dark Spirals on them."
"But Master, there is one more thing..." Wormmon piped up.
"Nani? And this had better be good."
"The Machine Kingdom had asked the rest of the Digidestined to attend the meeting..."
"Nani?!?!...a mere set-back. Nothing we cannot handle. That will be all Wormmon." Wormmon bobbed his head in an odd parody of a bow and hurried out.
"This may create a problem..." Daisuke muttered.
"Agreed. We must find a way to include this in our plans."
"Hmmm...what do you think Chibi?"
"Why don't you just continue with what you have planned? And then confront them later on?" Chibimon said, shrugging. This didn't seem like too big a deal. Besides, he had failed Daisuke once, and he won't let it happen again. The other Digidestined had hurt Dai-chan, and so it was his duty to make things right. "I'm your Digimon Dai-chan, and the other's won't stand between us this time. I'll do anything you ask, anything. And if you want to control the Digital World and get revenge, I'll help."
"Aw, Chibi..." Daisuke murmured, touched. Then he laughed and tossed Chibimon in the air, catching him as he fell. "You are the best! Okay, we'll go to the Machine City bright and early tomorrow. Until then, it's time for your bath."
"Dai-chan..." Chibimon whined. Ken chuckled as he wrapped his arms loosely around Daisuke's waist and nuzzled his neck.
"We cannot have you stink up the meeting hall." Ken said. Daisuke nodded in agreement and lightly touched Ken's cheek.
"Hmmm...I have an idea..." Daisuke said slowly.
"Oh? Ne, do not hold me in suspense, tell me."
"Not yet..." Daisuke turned his attentions to the monitors, eyes scanning possible areas for his plan. "I need to borrow Asahimon for a bit though."
Ken's eyebrows raised, "Asahimon? Why on Earth?"
"It's part of the plan...I need it."
"Very well. I'll summon him tonight."
"Arigato...bath time Chibi."
"Dai-chan!" Chibimon exclaimed.
"Nani? Did you think I forgot?"
"But..."
"No buts Chibi."
"Aw..." Chibimon allowed himself to be carried down the hall and towards the bathroom. Ken stared after them, frowning in thought. Why on Earth would Daisuke want...Ken glanced at the monitors, hoping to get an answer. He saw the area that Daisuke had focused on, then smirked.
"Ah, Sector 14C, the Dead Zone..."
"I have such a bad feeling about this..." Miyako muttered. Hikari nodded in agreement.
"Hai, something...horrible is going on."
"So what is this all about?" Iori asked Koushiro. Koushiro looked up from his laptop.
"We are here to oversee a peace conference between the Machine Digimon Kingdom and the Digimon Kaiser. But word has it that there's another human who's with him."
"Another human? Who can it be?" asked Taichi, brown eyes scanning the large factory like room. Agumon shrugged, flinching as he looked at the Machine Digimon King, Mugen Dramon.
"Tai-chan, I'm nervous..." He pointed to the large digimon. Taichi nodded.
"I know, brings back unwanted memories." Yamato lightly touched his shoulder.
"The meeting's about to start," He whispered, "you'd best sit down."
"Right."
The Digidestined started at the sound of gears suddenly whirling when Mugen Dramon lifted his head. His red eyes glowed as he looked down at a random Mechanorimon.
"Send them in..." His voice boomed. The Mechanorimon bowed and lifted an arm. The doors slowly began to open, the gears making a horrible grinding noise, causing the Digidestined to wince.
"You think they could put some oil on that thing?!?!" Miyako cried above the racket, "I think my glasses are going to crack!!!!"
"Miyako!" Iori chided. Thankfully, the doors were completely open by then, hissing as steam filled the room. A figure in a dark blue robe entered the room. The figure bowed and took off his hood, revealing...
"It's Ken!" cried Takeru.
"And he's not dressed as the Digimon Kaiser...what *is* going on here?" Taichi muttered. But Ken was soon followed by another figure in a maroon robe. The figure stopped, then turned and spoke a few words with a large, white and blue dragon-like digimon. The digimon nodded and remained by the door. Ken turned and seemed to say something, and the figure nodded.
"Greetings, Mugen Dramon. I am glad to hear that you have wanted our appearance in your lovely City. Now let's get to what we came here for, business. The Digimon Kaiser and I propose a treaty, to unite our Kingdoms and protect them from outside invaders."
"Hmmm...hai. I find the proposal a sound one, but even the soundest of ideas can lead to failure..." Mugen Dramon spoke. The figure nodded, his face still hidden by the hood.
"I agree. And if you'll allow, I would like to explain the situation, the one that the respectful Dragon Kingdom has agreed to."
"Who is this guy?" Yamato muttered.
"I know that voice...it sounds...familiar..." Hikari added.
"You think so too?" asked Takeru.
"Hai..."
"Ah, I see some old friends of mine have decided to join." The figure said, directing his attention to the Digidestined sitting at Mugen Dramon's right side. Taichi's eyes narrowed.
"Do we...know you?" he asked suspiciously. The figure chuckled.
"Oooh...forgotten me already? I truly am hurt. Here maybe this will help." The figure reached up and pulled off the hood. Takeru gasped.
"It can't...how?..."
"He's back..." Miyako murmured.
"Daisuke?..." Hikari whispered.
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ANGEL: Hookay, that is the end of part A of part three of my little fic. And as you have noticed, there is more Kensuke in this part.
DAISUKE: You left it off, why did you leave it off?
ANGEL: Because I do not like it, that's why.
DAISUKE: .....????
TAICHI: You know, I could have had more spotlight in this one.
YAMATO: Considering it's not about you...
TAICHI: Shut. Up.
KEN: Someone's being irritable.
SEIJI: Ha, that's nothing. Ryo can be such a bitch sometimes.
RYO: I AM NOT!!!!! *smacks Seiji* YOU *bleep* *bleep* *bleep* JERK!!!!!
SEIJI: See?
ANGEL: Anyway, review. I need feedback to see how this is going with the readers, so I know what to change, if it's fine the way it is, and all that. And just to let you know, I am aware of the OOC-ness, and because of the horrible 02 ending, I refuse to go by canon.
DAISUKE: Good Lord...'least I'm alive...
ANGEL: Anyway, say hi to my two new muses that you know so well!
TAICHI: How the hell did we get here?!?!
YAMATO: I'm afraid it's just another insane author.
RYO: I feel your pain, we've been here ever since she first started.
SEIJI: *nods* The pain...the pain...
KEN: .......
ANGEL: Will you shut up! I just happen to like my Bishounen!!!
YAMATO: At least she has good taste.
SEIJI: I can't disagree with you there.
ANGEL: Whatever, on with the fic!...Oh yeah, disclaimer!
DISCLAIMER: Look people, she does not own Digimon, so don't bother getting upset.
KEN: *sweatdropping* Since when could disclaimers talk?!?!
DAISUKE: Since now.
ANGEL: On with the fic!!!
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"You are no prisoner Daisuke, you are free to do as you like, just as long you don't press any unfamiliar buttons." Kaiser said. Daisuke nodded slowly.
"Okay..." He said uncertainly, running his gloved fingers along the black marble wall. He was still getting used to this. His eyes looked at the monitors showing Digimon being captured by dark spirals. Daisuke stared at them before smiling slightly. "You know, I was just wondering, where did you get all of this power? This technology?"
Kaiser shrugged, "I am very gifted." He looked at Daisuke's eyes. "You have made the right decision Daisuke, as you can see, the Digidestined are losing ground and fast. With every control spire they destroy, I build ten in their wake. I am controlling areas that they don't even think of going, and I have far more Digimon under my control than they realize."
"Hai, I realized that. I don't regret my choice one little bit. But can I say something?" At the Kaiser's nod, Daisuke pointed to the screen of a monitor. "Take a good look, the Digital World is practically ours, but I do not like the way we are going about it..."
"Continue..." The Kaiser said, looking faintly intrigued.
"So I propose a better idea of getting what you want."
"Do you not want the Digital World as well?"
Daisuke shrugged, "I have no need for it. What I want is...hai, what I want is to make them pay. I want to make everyone who hurt me suffer, starting with Hikari and going down the line. But that is not the point I want to make. Now, the only reason the Digidestined are attacking and freeing Digimon is because basically, we are doing wrong. But what if we weren't doing anything wrong?"
"I have to admit my understanding is a bit foggy. Explain."
"Of course, what better way to control the Digital World is than gaining the Digimon's trust? See, as I see it, we destroy the control spires and release all the captive Digimon."
"Excuse me?"
"Destroy the control spires and release all the captive Digimon," Daisuke repeated, "We do not need them."
"And why on Earth would we...*I* want to do that?"
"We need to get on the Digimon's good side, believe it or not Digimon are living things, and living things can be manipulated." The Kaiser smirked, now seeing what Daisuke had in mind. "So we target the Kingdoms, get treaties and whatnot. Get on their good side, become their trusted allies. We will have them in our pockets. You know, like the Government. And the Digidestined cannot do a thing about it. Why, to attack us, would be attacking them. And even though they are Digidestined, I don't think the digimon would stand for it. And also seeing that they can't stand hurting a Digimon, why, it would be perfectly easy..."
"Hmmm...use the digimon as a shield while we take over the Digital World without them knowing it. Our hold will be firm and complete. Nobody would put up a fight. And we can easily establish a dictatorship...Daisuke, that is low, sneaky, and unbelievably underhanded...
I have taught you well..."
"I'm smarter than I look, I have thought out every little detail, and not only that, this can go in with the revenge I'm planning."
"You have turned out to be deliciously evil."
"Hai, I should have done this much sooner. But for now, why don't we relax? All work and no play makes for a very dull Kaiser." The Kaiser gave a dry chuckle and leaned down to Daisuke's ear.
"And what kind of 'play' do you have in mind?"
A small smirk tugged at Daisuke's mouth, "Not what you're thinking. Only when everything is in place."
"But you do realize that is not the answer I wanted?" came a soft hiss. Daisuke looked at him from the corner of his eye.
"And you do realize who you're talking to. Only when everything is in place and not before." Daisuke's answer was a grunt and the Kaiser clucking in annoyance.
"How well I know. All right then. Wormmon can bring us some tea..."
"And something to eat? All this evil scheming gives me an appetite." The Kaiser barely stopped his amused chuckle before ordering Wormmon to bring tea.
"And I want it *hot* this time!" snapped the Kaiser.
"H...Hai..." came a whimper. Daisuke watched Wormmon scuttle away and give Ken a wry look.
"You ought to treat him better."
The Kaiser snorted, "If he proves himself useful."
"I think he's useful already. Why, I've never seen my boots shine that brightly."
"Ha! Ne, at least he can do that."
"Aa...hungry Chibi?" Daisuke gazed adoringly at the just recently hatched Digimon. Daisuke was well aware he was spoiling the little In-training rotten, but that was his privilege...and apology. Chibimon shook his small head.
"Not really..."
"Are you sick?" This was highly unusual.
"Iie...just...worried...about you."
"Me? Why? Chibimon, I'm far better off than I was before." Daisuke glanced at Ken who smirked. "What are you talking about?"
Chibimon shook his head, "I can't explain it Suke-chan. It's just...I don't know."
"Ne, don't worry Chibi. My life is finally taking a right turn. We have a big day tomorrow, a very big one."
"Hai..." The Kaiser added quietly.
"Now this is perplexing..." Koushiro muttered as he watched the black squares disappear one by one.
"What is it 'Shiro?" asked Taichi, peering over his shoulder. "Your pineapple broke? I can fix it..."
"IIE!!!...I mean, no thank you. It's just that all the controlled areas are being put back to normal."
"Nani?!?!" The others gathered around the laptop and fought to get a view of the screen.
"What is that guy up to?" asked Takeru.
"I don't know, there's something fishy about this...I can talk to Gennai and see what he thinks."
"Who's Gennai?" Iori asked, standing on his tiptoes to try to get a look at the laptop.
Taichi waved off the question impatiently, "Just some old guy. He helped us, if you could call it help, while we first went to the Digital World. He's slightly eccentric but..." Taichi shrugged.
"Now Taichi, just because he didn't give us straight answers doesn't mean he didn't help. They were things we had to discover by ourselves." Said Yamato.
"Aa, well, it would have been far easier and quicker if he just..."
"Guys, we don't have time for this. Let's get to the Digital World now and see what's happening." Said Miyako, placing impatient hands on her hips.
"Not before we get a full scoop on what's going on there." Said Koushiro. Miyako snorted but made no further argument.
"How dare you show your face here human?" asked Dramon menacingly. Dramon was a huge dragon like Digimon with wings that could block the sun. His gold scales glistened and his ruby red eyes stared down at Ken and Daisuke with hatred yet they held a light of curiosity. Despite this, Daisuke refused to back down and stared back at him obstinately. "But you interest me. I, and the other members of the court, shall hear what you and *him* have to say," Dramon sent a glare in Ken's direction, "and consider your words." Daisuke gave a small grin.
"Have it your way, sure, that's fine. Now, we are here on a business proposition..."
"Business?!?! You dare stand there and talk of business while there are innocent Digimon are in your hold?!?!" cried an anonymous Digimon. Other Digimon murmured agreement.
"And they shall be released." Daisuke replied. This set the court in an uproar. The Dragon Digimon uttered cries of shock and disbelief. Dramon held up a clawed hand to restore order. He peered at Daisuke down his snout.
"You interest me human. Continue."
"Arigato. You see, all that we ask is that we can form some, I don't know, treaty? All the captive Digimon are being released, all the control spires will be dismantled and deleted."
"The act is being committed right now. I will ensure that any loved ones will be returned safely." Kaiser said smoothly.
"Why should we trust you?" snarled another Digimon.
"You are correct, we haven't done a thing to remove any doubt from your mind."
"But think of this," Daisuke said, sweeping his arm dramatically, "I find that you all should be thoroughly embarrassed."
"Oh?" Dramon drawled, "How so?"
"Take a look," Daisuke said, pointing at Ken, "here we have nothing more than a human boy, who has not only in fact found a way to your world, but immediately began to take over it. No digimon put up a decent fight! And as you can see he can be easily killed by a rookie Digimon, and obviously it would be nothing for you to destroy him Dramon." Dramon flapped his wings, not hiding the fact that he was pleased at the flattery. "And somehow, he enslaved hundreds of digimon, captured many more, and he barely had to do a thing! Doesn't this bother you at all?! You should be very humiliated, he's only twelve years old and he had most of the Digiworld in the palm of his hand!" Daisuke sighed dramatically and shook his head as some Digimon murmured their agreement. "Next we'll have some little eight year old girl come in here and start slapping dark spirals on all the Digimon she sees without batting an eye!
I'm only here to open your eyes and tell you the truth. I feel that the Digital World needs to ban together, to keep anything like this from happening again!"
"But what about the Digidestined? You were once a part of them." Dramon interrupted.
"That I was, but you can't rely on the Digidestined for *everything* . This is the *Digital* World, not the Human World, and as its inhabitants it should be a duty for you to protect it yourselves. It makes you appear lazy and weak, and I for one know that you are far from it."
"Why are you so eager to help us?"
"Simple, we live here as well. And not to appear vain but I for one refuse to get up every morning to serve an eight year old brat," Ken said, "I know I was...in error for trying to control you. But you made it so easy."
"See? Easy! That is why we have to ban together." Said Daisuke. Some Digimon began to nod and voice their agreement. The noise became so loud that Dramon had to snap his mighty wings to silence them.
"The court has heard your arguments and we will discuss the matter. Come back tomorrow and you shall hear our answer." Daisuke nodded.
"We are in no hurry for a reply. Take all the time you need." Ken nodded before turning and walking out of the great, circular room, Daisuke close behind. When they were out of hearing range, Daisuke gave an arrogant smirk.
"I really should become an actor."
"Hmph, don't you think you went a little overboard?" asked the soon-to-be-former-Kaiser while raising an eyebrow.
"Heh, gomen Ken. But everything is working out just right. If we have the Dragon Digimon Kingdom under our control then the rest will surely follow. After all, dragons are known for their power and intelligence. The Digital World may be yours in a couple of months."
"And what of your plans for revenge?...Ah, I see. The Digidestined are sure to be lured in by our activities. Their guard will be down and it will be the perfect time to strike."
"Hai...to make their lives miserable. I won't kill them...I can't, but I can toy with them and break their confidence...like they did with me..." Daisuke trailed off, his versatile face showing flashes of indescribable emotion. But it was gone in a split second.
"Let's go, we have much work to do before night falls." The Kaiser murmured, lightly grabbing Daisuke's elbow and steering him towards the waiting XV-mon.
Daisuke and Ken seemed as good as their word. Controlled Digimon were being released by the hundreds, cities that were destroyed by Ken's conquest were being rebuilt, by Daisuke and Ken themselves. Control spires were slowly but steadily being destroyed. This had set the Digital World in an uproar. What were the humans planning? Most of the population were still suspicious but their doubts were slowly being lifted. After all, as far as they knew, Daisuke was still a Digidestined, maybe he had convinced the Kaiser to set the Digital World free.
Not to mention they seem to have the Digiworld's well being in their minds. The treaties between kingdoms seemed like a good idea...
"Master! Master!" Wormmon cried, scurrying across the stone floors of the base. Daisuke looked up and gave a small grin.
"What's up Wormmon?"
"What do you want?" growled Ken.
"M...Master, the Dragon Kingdom has agreed to your terms and wish to form a treaty. And the Machine and Virri Kingdoms wish to have a council with you as well."
"Ah...that's perfect! This will be easier than I thought it would be." Daisuke said. Ken smirked as he kissed Daisuke's hand.
"Instead of a couple of months, we'll have the Digiworld in our grasp within a couple of weeks."
"Hai, and they have no clue that we're the ones controlling them."
"This is much more fun than throwing Dark Spirals on them."
"But Master, there is one more thing..." Wormmon piped up.
"Nani? And this had better be good."
"The Machine Kingdom had asked the rest of the Digidestined to attend the meeting..."
"Nani?!?!...a mere set-back. Nothing we cannot handle. That will be all Wormmon." Wormmon bobbed his head in an odd parody of a bow and hurried out.
"This may create a problem..." Daisuke muttered.
"Agreed. We must find a way to include this in our plans."
"Hmmm...what do you think Chibi?"
"Why don't you just continue with what you have planned? And then confront them later on?" Chibimon said, shrugging. This didn't seem like too big a deal. Besides, he had failed Daisuke once, and he won't let it happen again. The other Digidestined had hurt Dai-chan, and so it was his duty to make things right. "I'm your Digimon Dai-chan, and the other's won't stand between us this time. I'll do anything you ask, anything. And if you want to control the Digital World and get revenge, I'll help."
"Aw, Chibi..." Daisuke murmured, touched. Then he laughed and tossed Chibimon in the air, catching him as he fell. "You are the best! Okay, we'll go to the Machine City bright and early tomorrow. Until then, it's time for your bath."
"Dai-chan..." Chibimon whined. Ken chuckled as he wrapped his arms loosely around Daisuke's waist and nuzzled his neck.
"We cannot have you stink up the meeting hall." Ken said. Daisuke nodded in agreement and lightly touched Ken's cheek.
"Hmmm...I have an idea..." Daisuke said slowly.
"Oh? Ne, do not hold me in suspense, tell me."
"Not yet..." Daisuke turned his attentions to the monitors, eyes scanning possible areas for his plan. "I need to borrow Asahimon for a bit though."
Ken's eyebrows raised, "Asahimon? Why on Earth?"
"It's part of the plan...I need it."
"Very well. I'll summon him tonight."
"Arigato...bath time Chibi."
"Dai-chan!" Chibimon exclaimed.
"Nani? Did you think I forgot?"
"But..."
"No buts Chibi."
"Aw..." Chibimon allowed himself to be carried down the hall and towards the bathroom. Ken stared after them, frowning in thought. Why on Earth would Daisuke want...Ken glanced at the monitors, hoping to get an answer. He saw the area that Daisuke had focused on, then smirked.
"Ah, Sector 14C, the Dead Zone..."
"I have such a bad feeling about this..." Miyako muttered. Hikari nodded in agreement.
"Hai, something...horrible is going on."
"So what is this all about?" Iori asked Koushiro. Koushiro looked up from his laptop.
"We are here to oversee a peace conference between the Machine Digimon Kingdom and the Digimon Kaiser. But word has it that there's another human who's with him."
"Another human? Who can it be?" asked Taichi, brown eyes scanning the large factory like room. Agumon shrugged, flinching as he looked at the Machine Digimon King, Mugen Dramon.
"Tai-chan, I'm nervous..." He pointed to the large digimon. Taichi nodded.
"I know, brings back unwanted memories." Yamato lightly touched his shoulder.
"The meeting's about to start," He whispered, "you'd best sit down."
"Right."
The Digidestined started at the sound of gears suddenly whirling when Mugen Dramon lifted his head. His red eyes glowed as he looked down at a random Mechanorimon.
"Send them in..." His voice boomed. The Mechanorimon bowed and lifted an arm. The doors slowly began to open, the gears making a horrible grinding noise, causing the Digidestined to wince.
"You think they could put some oil on that thing?!?!" Miyako cried above the racket, "I think my glasses are going to crack!!!!"
"Miyako!" Iori chided. Thankfully, the doors were completely open by then, hissing as steam filled the room. A figure in a dark blue robe entered the room. The figure bowed and took off his hood, revealing...
"It's Ken!" cried Takeru.
"And he's not dressed as the Digimon Kaiser...what *is* going on here?" Taichi muttered. But Ken was soon followed by another figure in a maroon robe. The figure stopped, then turned and spoke a few words with a large, white and blue dragon-like digimon. The digimon nodded and remained by the door. Ken turned and seemed to say something, and the figure nodded.
"Greetings, Mugen Dramon. I am glad to hear that you have wanted our appearance in your lovely City. Now let's get to what we came here for, business. The Digimon Kaiser and I propose a treaty, to unite our Kingdoms and protect them from outside invaders."
"Hmmm...hai. I find the proposal a sound one, but even the soundest of ideas can lead to failure..." Mugen Dramon spoke. The figure nodded, his face still hidden by the hood.
"I agree. And if you'll allow, I would like to explain the situation, the one that the respectful Dragon Kingdom has agreed to."
"Who is this guy?" Yamato muttered.
"I know that voice...it sounds...familiar..." Hikari added.
"You think so too?" asked Takeru.
"Hai..."
"Ah, I see some old friends of mine have decided to join." The figure said, directing his attention to the Digidestined sitting at Mugen Dramon's right side. Taichi's eyes narrowed.
"Do we...know you?" he asked suspiciously. The figure chuckled.
"Oooh...forgotten me already? I truly am hurt. Here maybe this will help." The figure reached up and pulled off the hood. Takeru gasped.
"It can't...how?..."
"He's back..." Miyako murmured.
"Daisuke?..." Hikari whispered.
~*~
ANGEL: Hookay, that is the end of part A of part three of my little fic. And as you have noticed, there is more Kensuke in this part.
DAISUKE: You left it off, why did you leave it off?
ANGEL: Because I do not like it, that's why.
DAISUKE: .....????
TAICHI: You know, I could have had more spotlight in this one.
YAMATO: Considering it's not about you...
TAICHI: Shut. Up.
KEN: Someone's being irritable.
SEIJI: Ha, that's nothing. Ryo can be such a bitch sometimes.
RYO: I AM NOT!!!!! *smacks Seiji* YOU *bleep* *bleep* *bleep* JERK!!!!!
SEIJI: See?
ANGEL: Anyway, review. I need feedback to see how this is going with the readers, so I know what to change, if it's fine the way it is, and all that. And just to let you know, I am aware of the OOC-ness, and because of the horrible 02 ending, I refuse to go by canon.