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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: To avoid confusion, the first part of this is in Spectrumon's point of view...almost. (Basically, a view into his though

Part VII: Shadow to Light

Spectrumon grinned. He had nearly infinite power at his disposal, and soon, the Digidestined would be destroyed: something no one else had been able to do.

Why do you want to destroy them?

That voice...it seemed familiar, somehow...what was it talking about?

Why are you doing this?

Spectrumon knew the answer: because Daemon had told him to do so.

Why are you listening to him?

Why? Because Daemon had made him great! He had bestowed this power, releasing the darkness from its confines!

It's your power, not his. As for the darkness, he put it there. Remember your Oath?

Oath? What...

Remember the Oath.

Spectrumon started to remember...no! He was great! He was evil! He would destroy the Digidestined!

Remember the Oath.

It was too much; the virus that Daemon had planted could exist no longer. In a way, Spectrumon awoke...

Remember the Oath!

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No matter what, they must be protected.

Who, Master?

The bearers of these crests. Take an Oath, here and now.

We vow...to do everything in our power...to protect the bearers...of Knowledge and Reliability.

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Spectrumon, what are you waiting for? Destroy them! Daemon looked furious; there was even more fire in his eyes than usual.

Just...a moment...my head...what's...happening?

Don't do it! You don't have to serve Daemon! Cody had bravely stepped forward. You can fight him!

Silence, foolish human! This Digimon is mine, now and forevermore. Now, Spectrumon, destroy the Digidestined!

Arrrgh....Spectrum Beam! The Digidestined flinched, but the attack was not meant for them. Spectrumon had turned on his heel, firing the attack straight at Daemon.

What? Evil Inferno! The blast of flames came, seconds before the red-robed villain would have been blasted. How can this have happened? You can't beat my virus!

You ...don't...know...what you're dealing with... The chromatic titan was straining to keep Daemon pinned down. He managed to turn his head towards the Digidestined, gasping out, I can't hold him much longer! Open another portal to the Dark Ocean!

But...won't he just be able to escape again? Sora sighed. The Dark Ocean doesn't seem to be able to hold him, so...

Hold on; it will work! The group turned to look at Davis. Remember that prophecy Gennai sent us?

Izzy called up the file on his computer. Davis is right! When sealed again, forever imprisoned it shall be'. That escape must have been a one-time deal!

All right, let's open the Digiport, and get Daemon back to his ocean! Digiport, open! At Yolei's command, the gate opened, creating a tunnel of light.

My turn...Dark Gate, open! Ken thrust out his black D-3, and the light began to turn to darkness...but only slightly. It's...not enough!

We'll help! Several of the Digidestined turned, and saw the children that had hosted Owikawa's Dark Spores. They brought out their D-3s, and by using the leftover darkness from Owikawa's , helped to transform the gate.

No! I won't be sent back there! Daemon increased the power of his flames, driving the clash of power towards Spectrumon. I'll destroy you, then incinerate the entire world!

Not on my watch! Positron Laser! Unnoticed by the combatants, Imperial Dramon had climbed to his feet. His armour was badly damaged, but he could still attack. Glad to see you're back on our side, Spectrumon.

There's time for conversation after we get rid of this guy. Grragh! Between them, the two titanic Digimon were able to drive Daemon back slightly, but the fire shield held.

No...you won't beat me again! Infectious Burst! The wave of dark energy diverted the two beams of power into the nearby mountains. In addition, Spectrumon and Imperial Dramon were knocked back, stunned for the moment. Honestly, you thought that you could beat me? You fools! My power is infinite, drawn from all dark thoughts, everywhere. With that, I am invincible!

Less talk, more fight. Supreme Cannon! Caught off guard by the surprise attack, Daemon was blasted into the dark portal. He was able to keep from going through...until a white metal foot kicked him right into the Dark Ocean. Omnimon, even while wounded, was still the reigning champion of the Digital World.

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The darkness had faded from the Digiport, and the remaining Digimon had devolved to their Rookie forms.

Did I mention how much I hate that guy, Davis?

Yes, Veemon, you did...

See? I told you that I could handle it!

Hey, you mean that we handled it. I did just as much as you!

Agumon, Gabumon, settle down! The important thing is that Daemon's gone for good this time. Tai and Matt came between the two Rookies, breaking up the fight. Hey...where are Reptomon and Robomon?

There were clanging footsteps, and a shout of Lizard Leap! The Digidestined turned just in time to see the two Rookies vanish into the Digiport.

Izzy sighed. Once again, we don't get to speak with them...I knew I should have closed that portal...