For all you loyal fans out there, part three of Wizardmon's Quest has arrived! Those of you who hated to
see Wizardmon be deleted by the Grisly Wing, he's back and kickin'! Recap: In episodes one and two,
Wizardmon was downloaded back to the Digiworld, onto a new continent: Archive. Wizardmon learned of
the menace that was terrorizing the citizens, the evil Ninjamon. Wizardmon set out to battle him, and
gained an ally, the rowdy Trickmon, on the way. In a battle of Giga-proportions, Wizardmon digivolved
into Magemon to defeat Ninjamon. Now, the third part of Wizardmon's Quest unfolds…..

WIZARDMON'S QUEST: PART THREE

By Preacher

Dedicated to all the loyal fans, The Wizardmon Shrine and all of you who reviewed. Give yourselves a BIG
pat on the back!
Oh, and Pizazz Digidestined 9, when do you plan to get up the third part of your Wizy fic?

Wizardmon was meditating. Suddenly, the force of an unknown Ki shot through his head like wildfire,
causing him to double up in pain. Wizardmon knew that the force of Ninjamon wasn't gone yet.
Wizardmon and Trickmon had set out for the home of Gakimon, one of the wisest digimon on Archive,
who spent his days practicing his abilities in psionic (psychic) attacks and swordsmonship. The trek was a
long, wet trail through several miles of swampland. The trip was short, however, due to the help they
received from a traveling peddler and his cart. He had let them off within one or two miles of the home of
Gakimon, and the duo kindly thanked him and set out. The path was covered in water sometimes knee
deep, and thick foliage covered the trail in several places. "I think I now know why he's so great! Any one
would be dyin' ta get out of this swamp!" Trickmon yelled in frustration as he tripped and fell face first
into a puddle of grimy water. Suddenly, as if answering Trickmon's plea, a vast clearing with a pool of
crystal water came into view. Trickmon cheered and ran into the clearing, Wizardmon stopped to observe
the scene before entering. Suddenly, Trickmon appeared to lift off the ground, his legs dangling below him,
his hands grabbing at the invisible pair of hands around his neck. The air in front of him rippled, then
appeared to shatter, bursting off to reveal a 6-foot figure in black studded leather armor. The Digimon
carried a large bow, and a quiver of arrows. He bore a dagger on his belt, and his head was covered in a
dark veil, revealing only one blood red eye.

Data screen, Wizardmon narrating.

Daimyomon! He can use both blow and blade, is very strong, and has a cloaking ability! His attacks are
Dark Arrow and Shroud Sword!

"Well, it's nice to see some prisoners for master Shogunmon. We starved or deleted all the rest. Hum." The
voice of the Daimyomon was like oil flowing over ice. "Hey brothah, could use some help heah!"
Trickmon managed to gasp. "BETATHUNDERBALL!" "Dark Arrow!" The Dark Arrow canceled out the
Thunderball attack! "Well now, why not pick on someone your own size? You don't stand a chance against
me." The Daimyomon shook with silent laughter. A deep voice with a sharp edge seemed to come from
nowhere. "Personally, thou should take on me. I'm much more challenging, vermin." The Daimyomon was
confused at this. "Show yourself, before I kill the little one." Trickmon finally got his voice back, not
taking kindly to the remark about his height. "Hey now, that ain't nice, ya hear? I may be small, but I can
hold my own!" Daimyomon ignored Trickmon's blabbering and continued to make his challenge.
Suddenly, something in the pool rose upward, four, five, six feet. The form that stepped from the water was
a Digimon like no other. His body and legs were human-like, but the lower portions of his arms were
covered in leather gauntlets, and the three fingers were needled claws. The stranger wore black pants with
no shoes; instead a birdlike foot made of metal. Protruding from his spine was a foot long, metal tail, there
was a metal plate covering one eye, and metal made up his ears too. The newcomer was holding two long,
menacing katanas balanced delicately in front of him.

Data Screen, unknown voice narrating.

I am Gakimon, master swordsmon and defender of law. If thou dost not look at my swords and run, perhaps
my Aqua Blade attack will persuade thou to do so.

"Well, you are the horror who goes unseen. It's time to meet your downfall! Dark Arrow!" Gakimon didn't
even try to dodge. He let the attack hit his chest, and he didn't even stagger. A thin line of blood trickled
from the wound. "Well, that was bearable. Now let's see thou dance! En Garde!!" Gakimon lunged
forward, slashing at Daimyomon's head and legs simultaneously. Daimyomon went into an awkward hop-
duck, and was about to attack when Gakimon shoved him hard, causing him to fall flat on his back. "Thou
hast been beaten. Leave now, if thou values thy life." The Daimyomon scurried away as fast as he could,
but not before launching a retort. "When Shogunmon catches up to you, you won't stand a chance!"
Gakimon shrugged and tuned to Wizardmon and Trickmon. "Well, you two dost not seem to be the average
travelers. Why art thou coming here?" Wizardmon used his cane to push himself into a standing position.
"We have come to request your aid, Gakimon. I am Wizardmon, this is my, umm, traveling companion
Trickmon." Gakimon turned his head to stare at Wizardmon with one shining, night black eye. "And why
should I help you, Sir Wizardmon? Thou seems unable to even handle a weak Ultimate." Gakimon's ebony
stare met Wizardmon's emerald one. "The fate of archive is still in peril." Gakimon scowled. "I see. So
there are others who knowest of the Ki. Honor and Good must win. Master Wizardmon, I shalt join thou in
thy quest." "Excellent." Beneath his high collar, Wizardmon allowed a rare smile. "How long will it take
you to pack?" Gakimon had a solemn look on his face, but his eyes betrayed him. "The work of but a
moment."

Soon the group was back on the road. Gakimon was truthful, the only possesions he had were two sheaths
for his katanas and a burgling kit. Gakimon was certain the unexplained Ki was coming from the same spot
that was hated by all who upheld justice and peace. Ninjamon's castle.

Several days of trekking elapsed before the Dark outline of Ninjamon's castle stood o the horizon. But this
time, there were no patrols, and the party could get a decent night's sleep.

Or so they thought.

As the sky darkened, the clouds became more and more present. The clouds were moving very fast, but
there was no wind whatsoever. Suddenly, a hole opened up in the sky over the castle. Lightning was
striking dangerously close to the group. Then, as suddenly as it started, the storm stopped. The trio was
haunted by what unimaginable force Shogunmon had.

The day broke to reveal a gray day with much fog. The company, not lighting a fire for fear of being
spotted, had a cold breakfast. Gakimon guessed that the castle could probably be reached by three, but the
companions made good pace, and were at the front doors just before noon. The sight that greeted them was
eerie. One of the doors was completely wrenched off the doorframe. The other one hung on by just one
hinge, and swung back and forth in the wind, moaning lightly, as if in pain. Inside the castle, the conditions
didn't improve. Large chunks were missing from the walls. Normally a bad sign, it was much worse,
considering the walls were made of stone. Dim sunlight shone in through parts of the roof, and something
that looked horribly like a trail of blood was on the floor.

Author's note: I know this note is spoiling the plot, so I'll keep it short. Although this is rated PG, there is
some blood in it. I tried to keep this to a minimum, but some scenes I have a mental picture of that I cannot
express without some blood. Read on.

"Well well!" cackled a voice. "Visitors!" giggled another. "What should we do?" the first voice said.
Frenzied shouts echoed around the room. "Throw them in boiling oil!" "Put them in the dungeon to rot!" A
deep, sinister voice broke through the shouting. "No. These ones are for master Shogunmon." Trickmon
blinked, then said "Hey, that sounds like…that Daimyomon!" "Drat!" stated Wizardmon. "He's going to
get it when I'm done with him. Wizardmon, DIGIVOLVE!" A blinding flare of white light and Magemon
took Wizardmon's place. "Well, my Gremlinmon friends, let's give them a warm welcome." The
Daimyomon that was at the clearing stepped into the light, and behind him, there were a mass of small,
furry brown creatures with big eyes and long sharp claws.

Data screen, Magemon narrating.

These filthy little beings are Gremlinmon. They're cannibalistic, extremely dangerous, and travel in large
groups. They attack using their claws, because they're too primitive to learn attacks.
The Daimyomon grinned. "My friends, leave the fish to me." The Gremlinmon launched themselves at
Trickmon and Magemon. "MAGE BLAST!" "YO-YO ATTACK!" The attacks vaporized several
Gremlinmon in midair. Magemon was having little trouble with the Gremlinmon, but Trickmon wasn't
doing so hot. "Trickmon!" Magemon shouted, "Can't you digivolve?" "I'm on it!" Trickmon gasped, and
tripped the nearest Gremlinmon. "Trickmon, digivolve to Deceptionmon!"

Trickmon went from two feet tall to five. A long, black whip replaced the normal yo-yo, and now the new
gear included rugged leather pants, boots, a vest, and a really nifty Aussie hat!

Author's note: Can you say Indiana Jones? J/k

Data Screen, voice narrating.

I'm Deceptionmon! I just went from good to better! Watch out for my Whip Attack and my Constrict
Strike!

"Time to die, Gremlinmon! Whip Attack! Whip Attack! Whip Attack!!!" A swarm of Gremlinmon was
reduced to pixels by the whip. The long, black leather cord danced and moved like a Cobra in the hands of
its master. Magemon and Deceptionmon finished off the remaining Gremlinmon easily.

Meanwhile…

Gakimon was engaged in a fast and frenzied battle with the Daimyomon. Gakimon was using all of his
tricks to keep the upper hand, but the Daimyomon was always right with him, matching blow for blow.
Gakimon had several nasty wounds where Shroud Sword had hit, and there were red lines on the
Daimyomon's armor where the Aqua Blade cut him. "I've had enough! You haven't even seen my true
power!" Gakimon roared. "Double Aqua Blade!" Two blue blades hit the Daimyomon, vaporizing him.
Gakimon knelt, gasping for breath. "By my blade, he was a worthy opponent. I shalt not forget his honor."
"You know, I owed him one." Magemon said. "Me too." Deceptionmon stepped by Gakimon. "Shalt we go
into yonder chamber, to see what peril lurks inside, and to defeat that which imprisons our lands?" "Ah,
enough with the speeches, let's get this over with. I'm hungry." Deceptionmon walked past an embarrassed
Gakimon.

Deceptionmon was obviously in a mood to fight, considering the force with which he kicked down the
door. The trio ventured inside the room. The stones that made the walls were free of blood and missing
pieces, and the hall contained nothing but a massive, Gold chair at the rear, in which an immense figure sat.
The group readied their weapons as the figure stood. A black veil covered his whole head, and blue steel
armor with oversized shoulders and a flowing black cape covered his body. "Well, Gakimon. We meet
again. This time I shall not lose."

Data Screen, Gakimon narrating.

What the..I know this fiend! Yonder foe is the Digivolved form of Samuraimon, Shogunmon! Pray, do be
careful, his Shogun Blade, Shogun Cut and Shogun Shredder hit so hard, he doth dare to put his name
before them!

"Well, Gakimon, it seems this time we won't be dueling fairly. I'm willing to accept your allies, If you are
too…cowardly." He had touched a nerve. "What dost thou mean, cowardly? Thou are too thick to accept
thine own cowardice!" Shogunmon drew an immense blade, the same color as his armor, from the scabbard
at his waist. Gakimon drew both blades from the scabbards on his back, then discarded them with a shrug.
"Gardez-vous!" "En-Garde!" The two launched themselves at one another. "Shogun Blade! Shogun
Cutter!" "Double Aqua Blade!" "Shogun Shredder!" Something snapped. Why had Gakimon only been
using sword attacks? His psionic abilities were far more powerful. "Aqua Blast!" A column of water that
appeared from nowhere engulfed Shogunmon. "Very well, Gakimon. I've got moves like that! Shogun
Bomb!" A huge, black explosion knocked Gakimon off his feet and through the air, until he hit the wall.
"You…ANIMAL!" Magemon launched himself at Shogunmon; Deceptionmon hesitated only a second
longer before throwing himself into the fray. "Mage Blast!" "Whip Attack!" "Mage staff!" "Constrict
Strike!" "GammaThunderball!" The five attacks pummeled Shogunmon with unimaginable force.

But still he stood.

"Daimyomon, attack!" Four Daimyomon appeared and were about to attack Magemon and Deceptionmon.
"Mage Blast!" "Whip attack!" Two Daimyomon fell, but two were on Magemon and Deceptionmon
when… "OH NO YA DON'T! DOUBLE AQUA BLADE! " The two Daimyomon were vaporized, and
Magemon and Deceptionmon continued to fight Shogunmon, allowing Gakimon enough time to catch his
breath.

The battle raged, but still he stood.

"ENOUGH! SHOCK SPHERE!" Magemon and Deceptionmon were thrown by the electric blast, both
recovered quickly. "I've fooled around with you LONG ENOUGH! Meet your worst Nightmare!
Jestermon!" A comical Digimon in a red and white suit with a three-tasseled hat appeared. "You rang?
HEEHEEHEEEHEEEEE!" The laugh was enough to chill even Gakimon's blood.

And they stood together.

Data Screen, Jestermon narrating.

"Well how do you do! I'm Jestermon, resident fool and all around clown! My attacks come from every
Digimon that ever lived, so you NEVER know what's coming! HEEHEEHEEHEEEEE!"

"I don't…care who you are…but your soul…is as filthy…as the back of a Monochromon!" Gakimon had
several nasty wounds from his confrontation with Shogunmon.

"Well well," said Jestermon, floating upside down in midair. "You are truly a potty mouth!" he cackled
with glee. "Let's see how you fight!" "NO." Shogunmon boomed. You take the lizard. The others are
mine." Jestermon took a whining stance. "But can't I kill the fishy? Pleeeeeeeezze?" "NO." "Oh fine, you
old geezer. Leave the lizard to me!" Jestermon vanished and reappeared beside Deceptionmon. "You know,
the only way you can kill me is to riddle me a riddle I can't solve! Every wrong riddle means an attack!"
"Smooth. You just told me how to beat you. Fine. How's about…what has no hinges, door or lid, yet
golden treasure inside is hid?" "HA! Too easy, it's an egg! Super shocker!" Deceptionmon sidestepped the
bolt. "Fine. What about…a man walks into a bar, asks for a drink of water, the bartender pulls out a gun.
The man says thank you and walk out. Why?" "Another easy one. He has the HICCUPS! Giga claw!"
Deceptionmon barely got out of the way, and was hit by several flying pieces of rubble. Another cackle.

Meanwhile…

"Double Aqua Blade!" "Mage Blast!" "Shogun Blade! Shogun Cut! Shogun Shredder!"
"GammaThunderball!" "Aqua Blast!" "Shogun Bomb! Shogun COMBO!" Shogunmon slashed his sword
in a triangle, then in a three-pronged circle, producing this design:
\ /
\ /\ /
/ \/ \
/ 0 \
/ || \
||

The symbol was a blue triangle around a red circle, and it hung in the air, spinning. Every time a point
pointed down, several blasts similar to the Shogun sword moves shot out. Wizardmon and Gakimon had
trouble dodging the blasts, as the speed of the rotation slowly increased, producing more and more blades.
Shogunmon leaned on his blade, watching the antics with amusement. "Enough!" Magemon shouted,
hanging upside down in midair to dodge a blast. "Cancel!" A small, green orb shot out from the tip of his
staff, moved to the Shogun Combo, sparkled, and both disappeared. "Wha..!" Shogunmon gaped.

He still stood strong.

"Uh, um…" Deceptionmon was running out of riddles. "Geez! If I was only a Gomamon!" "You'll never
beat me!" Jestermon cackled, juggling a set of knives. "Uh, err, why did the chicken cross the road?"
Jestermon dropped a dagger, the rest fell to the ground. "Why did the chicken…cross the road…?" "Yeah,
that's the joke. Go ahead, you know the answer." "Why…did the…chicken cross the road?" "Uh-huh. So
go and use your Electroshocker, I'm ready." "Uhh, err, the chicken? Cross the road? Well, that's one I
haven't heard." "HUH?" "Yup, you win. Finish me." "YOU'VE NEVER HEARD THAT?!?" "Nope. But
before you destroy me, what's the answer?" "To get to the other side." "Oh. Well then, do your worst. I'm
ready." "No, I won't. You leave, but I'm not going to finish you. Your challenge was too stupid to deserve
a death." "You're kidding, right? No one spares me, not even the old fuddy-duddy over there." "Well, I'm
giving you another chance. Go on now, be off." "May I ask just one favor before I go?" "Fine, what is it?"
Jestermon whispered something into Deceptionmon's ear, he nodded and both turned and walked towards
the flurry of light that was Gakimon, Magemon and Shogunmon.

One turned around.

"Take this! SHOGUN BEAM!!!" An immense beam of light shot at Gakimon before anyone could react.
The only thing he could do was block. One of his swords was knocked out of his hand by the explosion.
"Gakimon, are you all right?" "I shall be fine…as soon as my hand regenerates…" "Well, that's not very
handy." Shogunmon loomed over the duo, as Deceptionmon and Jestermon arrived on the scene. "Hey, ya
old geeb!" Jestermon shouted. "Why did you not finish the lizard off, Jestermon?" Jestermon laughed, but
his laugh was different… "Cuz I was savin' my energy for YOU!" "TRAITOR!" "Eat some of my own
attacks! Poison Knife!" Jestermon threw a purple dagger at Shogunmon, who knocked it aside. "You'll
have to do better than that, Jestermon." "Then try this on for size! DARTS!" A group of five darts flew
through the air, but Shogunmon dodged them with ease. "COME ON! GIVE ME YOUR BEST SHOT!!!"
"FINE! PARALYZE!" A purple bolt shot from Jestermon's hand, Shogunmon tried to block it with a
sword, but it divided in two and hit him anyway. "AARGH! I…Can't move!" "Sir Magemon!" Gakimon
gasped. "Hit him now!" "MAGE BLAST!" The same blast which had defeated Ninjamon now hit
Shogunmon. The party got an instant view of him before he was reduced into pixels.

And so he fell.

"Are you sure he's all right, Trickmon?" Gakimon kept giving Jestermon nasty looks. "Trust me, he's fine.
I think he really had good in him all along." Trickmon confirmed for the sixteenth time. "What's next on
thy schedule, Wizardmon?" Gakimon asked. "Well, since the Ki seems to have been destroyed, I have
nothing left to do but return to Server. Any idea on how to get there?" "Well…I have a friend to the north
who just might be able to help you out…"

THE END?

Nope! There's going to be one more part the the Wizardmon saga, and that's going to come out Spring of
2001, with some luck, but if you tell me in your review that you want more, I might just change my mind.
So, you liked the longest addition yet to the saga? TELL ME ABOUT IT! I know you people who read this
and don't review are out there, but if you think it's good, high quality stuff and want to see more, then you
gotta either review or drop me a line at onepreacher@hotmail.com! Otherwise I shall negotiate a plan with
Ploquaz to come and eat you…

Once again, I thank you for reading. Now, for the legal stuff and PREVIEWS!!!
Yay. Legal stuff. Anyway, I do not take credit for any of the following: Digimon, Digiworld, Digidestined,
Grisly Wing, Wizardmon, Wizardmon's Thunderball and Magical cane, Ploquaz, the United States of
America, Indiana Jones, Cheese, Al Gore, or related matter. However, I take credit for the following:
Magemon and Magemon's attacks, Trickmon and his attacks, Deceptionmon and…well you get the idea,
Gakimon, Ninjamon, Daimyomon, Shogunmon, Jestermon, Wizardmon's Betathunderball, Gremlinmon, or
other stuff which is obviously mine.

Annnnnnd Previews!

Also in the works from Preacher:

Wizardmon's Quest: Part 4 Spring/ Summer 2001
The final installment in the Wizardmon saga brings an unexpected conclusion to our group of friends.

The Hunter Saga: Part 3-The Visora suit Spring/Summer 2001
A Gundam story with a new and different plot line!

Changes Winter 2000/Spring 2001
A Mega Man X story about the two new additions to the Maverick Hunters. Zero doesn't really handle the
change well…

Thassal, forks! Come back soon!