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Disclaimer: I do not own Digimon. I do not own the characters of this fanfic, save the five that I created. I will get no money from this...

Author's Notes: Has anyone solved the contest in my last story yet? So, how's the story so far? I've overhauled the plot line to be more plot and less fighting, thanks to a suggestion by Omicron (great RPG system, by the way). This new plot should further the mystery... The title of this should begin to make sense eventually...

Part II: Approaching Battle...

Azulongmon, instead of disintegrating, slowly healed. Gennai and his companions had found the dragon shortly after Daemon's attack, and were trying to nurse him back to health.

Master, you must rest.

Daemon could cause no end of trouble...he is much more powerful than last time. Azulongmon paused to cough. Take this Digicore to them; it will allow them to reach their greatest potential. The orb, sparking with electroluminescence, floated into Gennai's hands.

Are you sure that you have the strength, Master?

Owikawa's power should be sufficient to defend the borders of the Digital World for a time; the evil of the present has almost ended. Also, I would like you to contact the other three; perhaps they have a way to help, though imprisoned.

As you wish, sir. With the gates to the Real World open, it was easy for Gennai to leave, while his allies contacted the other three guardians.
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Though everyone on Earth had a Digimon, most people still weren't too knowledgeable about the creatures. Most Digimon cared for by humans were either at their Baby stage, or their In-Training stage. Despite all this, it seemed to be instinct that told everyone to get out of thee path of a furious Daemon.

Where are those Digidestined? Looking about himself, Daemon's roaring grew more furious. For that matter, where is Japan?!

Um...excuse me, mister big thing, Japan's about five thousand miles that way, so... The human who had spoken cowered in fear. Please don't hurt me!

You will live...for now. Daemon sank into the ground, his towering form vanishing from sight. Minutes later, he came up in the middle of Odaiba, and began to wreak havoc, destroying everything he could find. There's Owikawa's mansion...I wonder if I can hit it from here...Evil Inferno!

The blast of fire arced over the city, striking and destroying the large house. I guess I can...now the Digidestined will pay dearly.

Watching this chaos was Matt's father. That thing again? Just one year ago...when will it all end? He took out his cell phone and began to dial.
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Mimi was visiting with her friends that day. It's great to be back in Japan, you guys!

Well, with the digiports, we didn't really need plane tickets...too bad, my uncles could have helped. The younger Digidestined grinned at Yolei's comment.

I never want to hear the word uncle' again. Why couldn't we have taken a bus? The group couldn't help but laugh at Davis' comment. Cody replied before his friend became too embarrassed.

Maybe...because it would have had to cross an ocean? Realizing his error, Davis smiled self-consciously.

However, Davis' grin soon faded as he spotted the streak of flame overhead. What's that?

It's Daemon.

The Digidestined turned as one when they heard Gennai's voice. They also saw the glowing orb he was holding. Izzy quickly put the clues together. We need to stop him, right? But...how did he get free from the Dark Ocean?

Recently, MaloMyotismon was destroyed for good. The dark energy released was enough to free Daemon, but it's a one-time deal. If you use the power of this Digicore, you might be able to drive him back for good.

All right! Let's finish what we started last year, and take down Daemon!

The group unleashed the power of the Digicore, causing the Digimon to reach their ultimate forms (T.K. and Kari had their Digimon DNA-Digivolve with the newer children), and the nine warriors headed off to face Daemon.
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They will need your help.

Well...there is only a 17% chance of we two being destroyed in the battle.

That's what you said last time!

No, it was 71% last time.

Same thing!

Enough, you two, you're giving me a headache. The Digidestined will need all the help they can get; you will have to help, but beware the darkness.

Do you think that we might turn evil?

The probability is there.

Even dark ones can become heroes, and even heroes have their darkness; look at Ogremon and MetalGarurumon. Whatever happens, remember your Oath.

We will do so.



Be careful...