Me: I thought I'd never get an idea for Chap. VII! I don't own Digimon, with the possible exception of PhoenixGreymon, nor do I own any songs off of the Digimon: The Movie soundtrack that I may have on here for this, since this is a pretty important chapter.
Davis: So, how'd you get the ideas in the first place?
Me: A bit of light reading from others' stories-mainly Taiora-gave me inspiration. To Starlight Sora, CPO, The Digimon Poet, ker-plop, digitalized, Sora-chan and others whose names I can't remember, this one's for you!
Digimon
The WarGame of the 21st Century
Chap. VII-Courage and Love Unite!
Tai considered the options laid out before them. They had WarGreymon, MetalGarurumon, Phoenixmon, Imperialdramon, MetalSeadramon, Lillymon, MegaKabuterimon, Zudomon, Sylphymon, MagnaAngemon and Ankylomon-who'd Digivolved from Armadillomon-ready to do battle against a very powerful Diaboromon.
"You guys ready? THEN LET'S GOOOOOO!" Tai demanded as WarGreymon charged forward.
"Terra Force!!"
WHAM! Diaboromon took damage, but shook it off.
"Crimson Flame!!"
Diaboromon's armor was charred and badly burnt, but he managed to ignore the pain.
"Giga Missile!!"
Catching it with one hand, the Digimon sent it flying toward Sora and Phoenixmon!
"Sora! Look out!" WHAM! Tai and WarGreymon took the missile straight in the chest!
"TAAAAIIIII!!!"
"THAT'S IT! You're not hurting anymore of our friends you wanna be Empire State building! Get him, Imperialdramon!" Davis growled angrily.
"Positron Laser!!"
Diaboromon barely avoided that attack, then decided to give the DigiDestined a surprise. He pulled out the Box of Darkness, but didn't use it to turn the Digimon back into Rookies, but instead used it to call upon an old foe of theirs.
"Resurrection of Darkness!"
With help from Sora, Tai was able to get back on his feet, as did WarGreymon…but only to see one of their most deadliest of enemies resurrected from the dead…Piedmon.
"Ahh! It feels so good to be back among the living, with all that clean air…I think I'll destroy it! Wait-I recognize you! You're those DigiDestined brats who bested me, but you've all grown up and added some new players to the cards I see."
"The last time we saw you, you turned our friends into key chains! That's not gonna happen again!" T.K. and MagnaAngemon shot forward, content on defeating this menace once and for all!
"T.K.! STOP!" Kari yelled out.
As Piedmon casually tossed two handkerchiefs up into the air, he chanted out, "Once upon a time, there were these new DigiDestined kids…but Piedmon and Diaboromon bested them all! Actually, just Piedmon! The end." One handkerchief covered up T.K. and MagnaAngemon; the other covered Diaboromon up and within seconds, Piedmon held three key chains-although he did crush the one that had been Diaboromon.
"I am appreciative of that fellow tapping into the powers of Darkness and restoring me, but that was a grave mistake. And now, it's time for the story to come to a close and for me to best you once again."
"Your story needs a total rewrite, and now!" Tai growled as he stood up and prepared to charge forward, if it weren't for Sora.
"Tai, no! The last time you went and attacked him, you were turned into a key chain! I'm not letting that happen to you again!"
Piedmon chuckled evilly. "How touching-the maiden willing to give her life for the fair knight in shining armor. In my story, both of you die! Trump Swords!!!"
WarGreymon quickly dived forward and tackled Tai and Sora, safely pinning them to the ground, but managing to avoid the swords…barely!
"Let's see what this guy's made of!" Davis insisted confidently to Ken, who nodded in response.
"Imperialdramon: Mode Change to…FIGHTER MODE!!!"
"What do we have here? A new Digimon; that's quite a stretch. Trump Swords!!!"
Imperialdramon barely avoided the flying weapons, then counteracted with his own attack. "Positron Laser!!"
Piedmon smirked as he used his swords to block off the attack, then pulled out another handkerchief and tossed it toward Davis and Ken!
"Static Force!!" A ball of energy shot toward the handkerchief and disintegrated it within seconds.
"Yolei? That was you?" Davis looked up in shock and wonder as Yolei's eyes were narrowed in anger, and directed toward Piedmon.
Change into power! We got the power!
We got the strength within and we always fight to win it
Change into power! We got the power!
Together you and me will win the victory!
"You try turning my man into a key chain again, you'll find yourself at the end of a sword!" Yolei warned angrily as she and Kari faced Piedmon, both girls' looks contorted in anger.
"I beg to differ. Clown Trick!!" A dark beam of light surged forward and hit Sylphymon with devastating results! Yolei and Kari were hurtling helplessly toward the ground alongside their Digimon, who'd deDigivolved to Hawkmon and Gatomon! Quick as lightning, Piedmon tossed a handkerchief in the air, and he ended up with four more key chains to follow with T.K. and MagnaAngemon.
"YOLEI! NOOOOOOO!" Davis pushed Ken to the ground and Imperialdramon flew upward, knowing what Davis was planning to do.
"Davis, wait! He's too strong for you alone! Let me help!" Ken warned, but it was too late. Imperialdramon got some good shots in, but it ended like the others' had: Davis and Imperialdramon changed into key chains.
"What do we do now, Tai?" Sora asked worriedly. Tai grimaced with anger. They'd lost almost the entire new team of DigiDestined within minutes! Ken didn't have Wormmon by his side, and Cody's Digimon couldn't DNA Digivolve without Angemon.
"We could try Omnimon." Matt suggested. Tai smiled and nodded. Omnimon was their best chance at victory.
Digimon: Digital Monsters; Digimon are the champions!
Digimon: Digital Monsters; Digimon are the champions!
"WarGreymon…"
"…MetalGarurumon…"
"DNA Digivolve to…"
DNA Digivolve!
Digimon: Digital Monsters; Digimon are the champions!
Digimon: Digital Monsters…
"OMNIMON!!!"
Digimon: Digital Monsters; Digimon!
Omnimon sped forward with the grace of a fighter jet while Tai and Matt hung on to his shoulders!
"Hmm! A new Digimon! Very interesting indeed…Trump Swords!!!"
Piedmon chuckled as the DNA Digivolved Digimon swiped the swords away with one move.
"Transcendent Sword!!!" Omnimon growled out as he revealed his large and powerful sword and aimed it straight for Piedmon's chest.
With one skilled move, Piedmon grabbed a handkerchief and tossed it into the air. Omnimon quickly made a gesture that forced Tai and Matt off of his shoulders and down to the ground-he deDigivolved back to WarGreymon and MetalGarurumon!
"Guys, what are you doing?" Matt asked in amazement.
"While we distract Piedmon, you two get back to the others!" MetalGarurumon advised.
"That way, you'll be safe this time and not get affected by his magic. Terra Force!!" WarGreymon's attack hit Piedmon and injured him long enough for Tai and Matt to get away. The handkerchief covered MetalGarurumon and within seconds, he was another key chain! WarGreymon dived upward and slashed through it.
"The plot thickens! Without your partner, you can't DNA Digivolve into 'Omnimon,' can you? With or without experience, you will be mine soon enough WarGreymon!" Piedmon declared as WarGreymon sped toward the others.
"Tai, as we are now, we don't stand a chance against Piedmon, much less Diaboromon-if he were still here! We've got to retreat and figure out a plan against him." Sora warned. Tai grimaced, but he knew she was right.
"Don't worry: Ken, Michael and I will distract him while the rest of you make your getaway." Matt insisted.
"I'll help too. Ready, Ankylomon?" Cody asked.
"Always." Tai was against it.
"Cody, Ankylomon wouldn't last more than five minutes at the most against Piedmon, and Matt, you and Ken don't have your Digimon!" Matt grasped Tai by his shoulders firmly.
"Tai, when I was with Sora, practically all she would talk about was you and how she'd hurt you on Christmas-don't try lying; I could tell and she could tell. I somehow knew that you and her were made for each other and that my relationship with her would never work out." Matt explained.
"That's why you cheated on her?! Why couldn't you have just sat down with her and told her that it couldn't have worked out?" Tai asked impatiently, almost ready to hit him.
"That was the only way I knew she'd run to you-if she caught me cheating on her! Keep your promise to her and don't let anything happen to her!" That said, Matt rushed off alongside Ken, Cody and Michael. To Tai's surprise, Mimi, Joe and Izzy stayed and prepared themselves to jump into battle!
"Guys, what are you doing? Let's go!" Sora demanded.
"If Matt's willing to stay and take on Piedmon, then so am I! Besides, I've got Lillymon, Joe has Zudomon and Izzy's got MegaKabuterimon. Don't worry, Sora-we'll be alright." Mimi insisted.
Nodding reluctantly, Sora and Tai rushed off on WarGreymon and Phoenixmon. Seconds later, they heard evil laughter and knew that Piedmon had bested their friends.
"Okay, here's what we know so far-T.K., MagnaAngemon, Yolei, Hawkmon, Kari, Gatomon, Davis, Imperialdramon, MetalGarurumon, Matt, Ken, Cody, Michael, MetalSeadramon, Ankylomon, Mimi, Lillymon, Joe, Zudomon, Izzy and MegaKabuterimon have been taken by Piedmon. We're all that's left. We need a plan to ambush Piedmon while we have the element of surprise. The good news is, we both have Mega Digimon. The bad news, he's able to avoid WarGreymon's attacks; he doesn't know about Phoenixmon yet, so that should give us some advantage." Tai turned to Sora and grimaced as he saw tears coming down her cheeks.
"Tai…I'm scared. The last time we faced Piedmon, we didn't last against him this long. What are we going to do?" Sora asked worriedly. Tai quickly grabbed her and pulled her into a hug.
"I'm not sure if we were the lucky ones or T.K. and Kari were back then. At least T.K. had a way to turn us back to normal. Don't be scared, Sora. Matt was right about one thing-I did promise that I wouldn't let anything happen to you, and I'm going to make sure that I keep my promise! Even if I have to give myself over to him in order to keep you safe."
That only made Sora cry harder. "Tai, don't you dare make me watch as Piedmon turns you into a key chain again! I managed to keep myself from crying then, mostly because you looked cute as a key chain, but I couldn't stand it if something happened to you now!" Tai smiled confidently as he held her closer to his body.
"Sora, I promise you, nothing will happen to me. I've got WarGreymon to protect me. And I've got your love to keep me strong. No matter what happens to me, I will always be with you and I will always protect you."
Sora still had tears streaking down her cheeks, but they were tears of joy as she blushed due to how sweet, caring and loving he was. He was taking time out to comfort her in her hour of need, like he always had, and like he always would.
"Oh, Tai…"
"Just kiss already!" Tai and Sora blushed even redder than they already were as Agumon and Biyomon eyed their human partners with impatience stretched across their faces.
"Well, Sora, you heard them. Let's not disappoint." They were seconds from kissing with an undying passion when suddenly…
"Trump Swords!!!"
"SORA! LOOK OUT!" Tai grabbed Sora and together, they dived to the ground, barely avoiding the deadly weapons!
"Agumon…"
"Biyomon…"
"Warp-Digivolve to…"
Digimon: Digital Monsters; Digimon are the champions!
Digimon: Digital Monsters; Digimon are the champions!
Warp-Digivolve!
Digimon: Digital Monsters; Digimon are the champions!
"WARGREYMON!!!/PHOENIXMON!!!"
Digimon: Digital Monsters; Digimon!
Let's kick it up and show them all the things we can do!
Let's kick it up another notch tomorrow!
Let's kick it up 'cause they ain't seen the last of me and you!
Let's kick it up…together…together!
WarGreymon and Phoenixmon dived and tackled Piedmon, who cried out in shock to see that Biyomon had Warp-Digivolved.
"But how? The last time we battled, she was unable to Digivolve beyond the Ultimate Level!"
Sora beamed radiance as she stood alongside Tai, who had his arm wrapped around her waist.
"Let's just say I've found someone who's able to love me for me."
"Not for long! Clown Trick!!!"
Tai pushed Sora out of the way and took the attack hard in the chest, which sent him flying back some odd feet.
"TAI! Are you okay? Speak to me!" Sora pleaded as she ran to his side and felt his chest, then pulled her hand back in slight pain-his shirt was almost burnt through!
"Yeah…didn't feel a thing, Sor…" Tai coughed weakly as he tried to rise to a sitting position.
"Stupid Tai…why'd you do it? Why'd you save me?" Sora asked sadly as tears cascaded down her cheeks and landed on Tai's face.
"That's what best friends are for. They watch out for each other when they're in trouble." Tai replied calmly as he caressed her cheek. Sora smiled as she remembered once again what had happened that night he'd saved her from getting hit by the car…
Flashback
"Stupid Tai…why'd you do it? Why'd you save me?"
"That's what best friends are for. They watch out for each other when they're in trouble…"
End flashback
"And now, it's time to say adieu to the final remnants of the DigiDestined team. Trump Swords!!!"
As Piedmon's attack whistled through the air, Sora pulled Tai up to her face and kissed him with all the passion she could muster up. At that second, their Digivices glowed brightly, as did their Digimon.
Digimon: Digital Monsters; Digimon are the champions!
Digimon: Digital Monsters; Digimon are the champions!
"WarGreymon…"
"…Phoenixmon…"
"DNA Digivolve to…"
DNA Digivolve!
Digimon: Digital Monsters; Digimon are the champions!
"PHOENIXGREYMON!!!"
Digimon: Digital Monters; Digimon!
Tai and Sora were interrupted from their kiss when they heard a loud clanking sound of metal colliding against metal. They looked up and saw an exact duplicate of Omnimon, with the obvious differences-instead of an arm like MetalGarurumon's there was an arm like Phoenixmon's. The cape had the combined Crests of Courage and Love on the back.
Tai and Sora were in awe of their newest Digimon on the team.
"What?! Impossible! Clown Trick!!!" Piedmon's attack sang as it headed for the Digimon.
"Flames of Courage!!" A powerful flamethrower shot out of PhoenixGreymon's left arm and changed into the Crest of Courage, destroying the attack and scorching Piedmon!
"Force of Love!!" Electricity flowed out of PhoenixGreymon's right arm and became the Crest of Love, not only restoring the DigiDestined and their Digimon to normal, but also vanquishing Piedmon for good!
"This isn't over, DigiDestined! I will be back one day…"
The others crowded around Tai and Sora as PhoenixGreymon deDigivolved back to Koromon and Yokomon.
"That was awesome!"
"Prodigious Digimon, guys!"
"Perfecto!"
Tai held up his hands as he and Sora sweatdropped, apparently embarrassed with the attention they were getting. "Please guys! PhoenixGreymon's just a Digimon like Omnimon-extremely powerful and-by the way Sora, is PhoenixGreymon a male or a female Digimon?"
"How would I know, Tai? Guys, is PhoenixGreymon a male or a female Digimon?" Sora asked as she and Tai looked down at their In-Training Digimon.
The two Digimon grimaced as they sweatdropped as well. "Don't ask us-we just DNA Digivolved and became PhoenixGreymon!"
"Hey, guys, can we continue this on the way home, 'cause I'm starving!" Davis replied cynically.
After having a hearty lunch, the DigiDestined returned home to Japan with Michael and Betamon joining them. He hadn't needed a reason to inform his parents-they were already visiting some relatives in California, so they wouldn't notice that he was gone.
As Davis gazed out the window and smirked due to Yolei's snuggling against his neck, he gasped out loud at the sight that he was seeing.
"Davis, what's…?" Yolei and Kari facefaulted in shock as they looked out the window. One by one, the DigiDestined looked outside and stood there in surprise. Finally, Tai and Sora looked outside…and gaped in shock.
There were about five Diaboromon that were destroying Odaiba, as well as the Dark Masters, Kimeramon and MaloMyotismon, all resurrected and attempting to find them and destroy them once and for all!