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Author's Notes: Well, I finally decided to get on with this chapter. In my defense, it's exam season, and I'm co-writing a fic with Trokar Makanara.

That, and I had severe writer's block.

I know how the basic plot is going to flow; it's the little things that are bogging me down (I foolishly focused my written-out plot line on the fights). I decided to sit down, and listen to Digimon music until this chapter was done (self-torture, I know...) Hopefully, this makes up for the delay.

Did I mention? Read and Review!

I really need a better end line....

Part IV: Old Allies, Old Foes

 ...so he got away? Reptomon and Robomon had just heard about the battle against Daemon, and Robomon was clarifying a few points.

Yes, and if he's that smart, it might be like another Myotismon. Tai sighed, and continued. He'll keep sniping at us...it seems that the ones who try to escape are the hardest to beat.

Overconfidence is a form of weakness, Tai. Izzy was still poring over the Digimon Analyzer, looking over the info on Robomon, Reptomon, and their Digivolutions. I do have a question; how are you two able to Warp-Digivolve?

Reptomon grinned in response. Trade secret. Hurry up, I want to fight this guy! If we can corner him, he'll go down like the rest!

Actually, the first time we fought him went like that. Ken sat down to explain. With our most powerful Digimon, we only managed to drive him back to the Dark Ocean. He's probably getting stronger as we speak.

However, there is strength in numbers. Last time, you had a Mega and two Ultimates. This time, you have six Ultimates, three Megas, and the two of us. Robomon's eyes' seemed to twinkle. In theory, he should be a piece of cake.

My dad called, and said that Daemon seems to have vanished, so we'll have to wait anyway. Matt smiled, and continued. Why not make the best of our time, and have a chat with you two...

Though Robomon seemed calm, Reptomon did enough sweating for the two of them. Well...though that's a good idea...maybe we should look for this guy instead!



Tai eyed the two suspiciously. Are you sure that you're not hiding something?

We don't have time for this! We should get moving! Robomon leapt to the windowsill. If we find Daemon first, we can get the edge of surprise!

Joe sighed. It sounds reasonable. Let's get going...as long as I'm not allergic to red-robed evil things.

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Daemon stood within the ruins of Owikawa's mansion, catching his breath. Those Digidestined had caught him by surprise...he would need something to occupy them while he recovered.

Perhaps it was time for them to meet some old foes again...

Coming to a decision, Daemon got to his feet, drawing upon his dark powers to reassemble bits of destroyed data, merging them into a number of Digimon. One more had appeared than he had expected; Myotismon mustn't have cleaned up properly. No matter; the more, the merrier.

Master, why have you called us?

You are to find the Digidestined, and destroy them. There are twelve of them, so divide up to defeat them. Now, go!

The four dark Digimon spread out, heading towards various areas in town. Daemon watched, laughing to himself. Though those minions were doomed, they would give him enough time to make a plan...

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SkullSatamon blasted away a large piece of masonry, doing what he did best; terrorizing helpless people. He fired again, reveling in the chaos...

Matt, Ken, and Davis pulled up nearby in a taxi. That guy again? Shouldn't he have given up already?

I think he's going for a comeback tour, Davis. Let's go, Wormmon!

Digivolve Sequence

Veemon, Digivolve to...ExVeemon!
Wormmon, Digivolve to...Stingmon!



DNA-Digivolve to...Paildramon!

Paildramon, Mega-Digivolve to...ImperialDramon!

ImperialDramon, Mode Change to...Fighter Mode!

End Digivolve Sequence

Get ready for some déja vù! Positron Laser! ImperialDramon Fighter Mode charged up his attack, and fired a blast right at the demonic Digimon. When the glow had faded, the foe had vanished. Piece of cake!

The attack struck home, paralyzing the gargantuan Digimon. I paid attention to history, so I wouldn't repeat it! And if you two had any ideas, SkullSatamon pointed at Matt and Gabumon, I think I can handle WereGarurumon.

Matt's face changed from an expression of worry to a broad grin. Who said anything about WereGarurumon?

Digivolve Sequence

Gabumon, Warp-Digivolve to...MetalGarurumon!

End Digivolve Sequence

Ken smiled. I meant to say this earlier, but if I'd been smart as the Digimon Emperor, I would have captured Gabumon instead of Agumon.

I'll take that as a complement. Giga Missile! MetalGarurumon fired his rocket, blasting SkullSatamon into the air. At the same moment, ImperialDramon Fighter Mode recharged his weapon.

Time to rewrite history! Positron Laser!

Metal Wolf Claw! The combination of the two attacks completely obliterated SkullSatamon. I never liked rematches, anyway.

Come on, let's go find the others. Matt, Ken, and Davis leapt onto MetalGarurumon's back. The two Digimon (and three humans) took off for the centre of town.

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Darkness Wave! Lady Devimon unleashed a blast of darkness, knocking back Birdramon and Togemon.

Blast Rings! Aquilamon's attack, though powerful, didn't even faze the evil Digimon. This isn't working! We need more power!

Digivolve Sequence

Birdramon, Digivolve to...Garudamon!

Togemon, Digivolve to...Lillymon!



DNA-Digivolve to...Silphymon!

End Digivolve Sequence

I think that this is equal, don't you? Flower Cannon! Lillymon's blast knocked Lady Devimon back a fair distance.

So long, farewell! Wing Blade! Garudamon's attack was tremendous, but not quick enough. Lady Devimon leapt up above the fiery wave, almost out of harm's way.

Did you forget about us? Lady Devimon found herself face-to-face with the creature that had destroyed her last time. Static Force! The blast wounded the fallen angel Digimon, blasting her into the path of the Wing Blade.

That was easier than last time, but we should find Daemon before anything else happens. Garudamon seemed to agree with Sora, and picked up the four humans before taking to the air.

Now you know how I felt when Etemon made his comeback tour.

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Vulcan's Hammer! Zudomon hurled his weapon at MarineDevimon, but it was deflected by a single tentacle. Catching the weapon, he called up to his ally, MegaKabuterimon. This guy's just deflecting our attacks; we need to get rid of those tentacles!

Unfortunately, he can deflect attacks on the tentacles, too!

Good point, but no harm in trying. Justice Beam! Shakkoumon's eyes fired laser beams at MarineDevimon, but they were stopped by a Dark Wind attack.

Below the battle, two rookies were watching along with Joe, Izzy, Cody, and T.K.

Think we should help them?

Now might be an appropriate time, Reptomon. If you freeze him, Robomon can deal with the tentacles, right?

Affirmative, Izzy. Let us begin.

All right, action! ParaStrike! The violet lightning arced off of Reptomon's tail, zapping the giant foe.

Missile Spiral. Robomon, calm as always, fired his attack in a spread pattern. The series of explosions blasted the tentacles into Digi-Dust, just before MarineDevimon freed himself.

Our turn! Vulcan's Hammer!

Horn Buster!

Kachina Bomb!

MarineDevimon was distracted by the explosives, and the hammer striking his head ensured his inability to dodge the insect's blast.

Thanks for the help, you two. Cody bowed slightly in respect.

It was nothing...we should go stop Daemon, though. Reptomon leapt onto his partner's head to emphasize his point.

Let's go find the others, then.

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Tai, do you see anything? Greymon looked around, trying to spot the fourth foe.

No, but my Digivice shows that something powerful is around here somewhere...what? Tai pointed at a nearby alley. There was some sort of shadow...

Correct! Shadow Scythe! Phantomon's attack blasted Greymon in the back. Even if the others are falling, I find that repeating history is a good thing. Now, you two shall fall!

Tai slid down Greymon's back seconds before the dinosaur reverted to Agumon. We've got one trick that you haven't seen yet! Ready?

I'm all for it; it's payback time!

Digivolve Sequence

Agumon, Warp-Digivolve to...WarGreymon!

End Digivolve Sequence

What?! Since when can you do that?

Ever since we took out VenomMyotismon! WarGreymon readied his claws for the attack.

VenomMyotismon?! I'll...be leaving now! Phantomon started to fly out of range, trying to escape.

I hate backstabbers! Terra Force! The massive blast of energy impacted, utterly disintegrating the ghostly creature.

Great job, WarGreymon! Let's find Daemon, and take him out!

How about I find you? Tai and WarGreymon whirled around to see Daemon rising out of the ground. While you fools busied yourselves with those useless creatures, I have been increasing my dark power. Evil Inferno!

WarGreymon, look out!

Terra Force! The sphere of power, though powerful, simply vanished into the conflagration. It seemed that the two were doomed, when...

Positron Laser!

Metal Wolf Claw! The two beams of force, combined, cut through the attack like a hot knife through butter. Daemon, still in his small' mode, was able to dodge them.

Impressive...but I can handle you three.

How about all eleven of us? The other Digidestined, plus Robomon and Reptomon, had arrived.

So you beat them...so what? Let's take this With that, Daemon floated backwards, to the ground where the two WarGreymon had fought before.

Let's get him!