A chapter dedicated to the past of the Digidestined. With the knowledge of the Plague of Darkness coming, it's more important than ever to know about the past, so you don't repeat them. The Darkness is almost here, the question is, can you stop it?
Author's Notes: All words in Italics are flashback scenes!(Let us hope fanfiction.net doesn't mess this up!)
One World Isn't Enough
Kari paled, her eyes as wide as humanly possible. Why... Why do you want to know?
I want to understand the connections between you and the Aftermath!
TK walked over to Kari's side. The last time we told someone about our past... They died. Some strange creature, which wasn't a Digimon, attacked her. She was dead within seconds!
I don't care! At least I could die with the truth!
Kari leaned over to TK's ear and whispered, She is Digidestined, maybe it wouldn't happen then. And she does have a point....
TK looked at Kari, then at Yolie. All right, we'll tell you our past. Kari, do you want to start?
Might as well... Kari looked at D-3, it was almost sundown. You might wish you never asked this question!
I never take back what I say!
Okay then.... It started nine years ago, all us original Digidestined were at camp, but didn't know about the Digital World yet...
One boy sat in a tree near a little building, it was Tai. He was whistling as he watched his little sister, Kari, play with some kid her age. The kid was dressed in green for the most part, his hat was a little too big for him, so it slid down over his eyes sometimes. Tai listened to Kari yell to the boy, TK, give me back my whistle! Come on, give it back! Kari ran after TK as fast as she could. She tripped over a root, falling onto TK. Got my whistle back! The two rolled down the hill, giggling, on top of each other.
Tai smirked as he saw that humorous event. That's so cute! They would be perfect for each other if they were a couple years older, Tai looked over to his right to see a girl talking to another girl, insanely covered with pink. That Sora girl is so nice looking, despite her tomboy look. Nice butt....
Sora laughed incredibly hard with Mimi. And I said you could wait six months! The two continued laughing, Sora stopped when she realized someone was watching her, Mimi also stopped. Sora spun around to see Tai up in the tree, Hey, Tai, see something good? Tell me what you're looking at! Tai jumped when he heard Sora, resulting in his fall to the ground. Sora ran over, It would have to be something real nice for you to be that mesmerized! Tai blushed badly and laughed slightly.
A shorter kid with red hair sat at the steps of the small building. He typed at the keys of his laptop with fury in his eyes. To his right was a little device with a flashing red light on one end, the other had a cord leading to one of the ports on his computer. The computer beeped several times with each key stroke, It's not connecting, must be some interference in the air... he stopped when a snow flake fell onto the computer screen. Snow? At this time of year?
TK's older brother, Matt, was next to some bushes playing with his switch blade. He decided to practice with it, placing the blade in a better position in his hand. He kicked, punched, and slashed at an imaginary target. The serenity of the place allowed him to flow better into his actions, he simply closed his eyes during this exercise to relax further. He swung his arm, with the blade, around for the final blow to the imaginary target, when he heard a yell.
Hey, look out!
Matt opened his eyes to see the blade pointed straight at someone's stomach. Joe, don't you pay attention? You know I do my exercises with my blade! The tall, blue-haired boy jabbed his elbow into Matt's arm, forcing him to drop the blade. Joe went around behind Matt, pulling him into a submission hold.
Never underestimate someone larger than you. I do similar exercises, remember?
Matt was dropped out of the submission. Duly noted.... Joe walked away, laughing to himself. Matt reached for his blade as he watched Joe, but was cut by it. Damn it! The blood dripped freely away from his hand onto his black shirt and pants.
Snow started falling here and there, surprising the remaining kids that hadn't noticed. The wind became fiercer than anyone could ever imagine, the snow came down at blizzard strength now. Everyone ran to the small building for cover. Tai held Kari in his arms as everyone waited in the darkened building. TK ran to Matt for help, but was pushed away by Matt's bloody hand. The others merely wrapped their arms around their legs as the building howled with pain as the wind ripped its way through the wooden boarding. Then it stopped, no sound. Tai released Kari from his grip so he could make his way to the door. He pushed the door open with great difficulty. Much to everyone's surprise, snow rolled into the building.
TK ran out of the building into the deep snow. Yeah, snow! I'm gonna build the biggest snowman!
Kari came running out after TK. I'll help!
Matt slowly walked out. Great, more problems! TK, if you get a cold, I won't help you in any way!
Tai came jumping out. Oh, relax, Matt! It's not like the snowman will come to life and attack, giving him the worst cold ever!
Tai, you're really screwed up! Matt yelled before examining his wound.
Mimi spun around in circles with her arms in the air. It's so beautiful!
Strange colors waved their way through the air. Wow! Is it an aurora? Sora said as she gazed at the sky.
Izzy just shook his head. You mean aurora borealis. Not possible, we're too far south.
Tell that to the snow.... The sky ripped open when she spoke those words. A green vortex formed in the sky in a matter of seconds. Eight distinct shapes appeared in the center of the vortex, each glowing red hot. Then they shot down to the unknowing children below. One landed in front of each kid. Tai reached down to pick up whatever came, but the item came up by itself. The items were white with small screens in the center and could fit in the palm of the hand. He grabbed it quickly when it reached eye level. It flashed a brilliant white light when his finger tips touched it. Everyone watched Tai with disbelief, then the other items started to float up. Each item flashed a similar light when one of the other kids touched it, except for Matt's. His flashed an eerie black light when his blood dripped onto it. He just thought nothing of it. A blue wave of something similar to water shot up from the ground and collapsed upon the kids.
...And that's how it all started. Quite a traumatic experience for us at that age! Kari laughed a little to herself. At the time....
TK interrupted, At the time we didn't know that we were already turned into data, for years in fact! That's why when Matt pushed me away from him, his blood that dripped from his hand crystallized and blew up into data! But I didn't make anything of it then....
Kari frowned before she spoke, Then the unexpected happened...
Tai, and the other kids, stood there as they watched their Digimon introduce themselves to the kids.
I'm Koromon, a little pink head' with two thin ear flaps jumped up and down.
I'm Tanemon, a tiny four-legged plant said.
I'm Nyarimon.... A huge explosion was heard before the other Digimon could introduce themselves. Many trees were pushes aside to reveal a large gray blob with four legs and two huge white eyes. Kari, be careful! That giant piece of trash is Raremon!
Kari's eyes went wide at the sight of this hideous Digimon. Let's get out of here!
The other Digidestined' followed Kari's idea. Everyone ran through the forest with only one thing on mind, staying alive. The Digimon resisted the idea of running, but followed their partners. Koromon bounced behind Tai as fast as it could, Tai... We... Have... To... Fight!
Sorry little guy, but you don't stand a chance against that... Tai stopped when the group ran out of the forest and into a clearing. A cliff! In front of everyone was a cliff that led to a raging river a hundred feet below. Can it possibly get worse? Raremon shoved away the final trees. The little Digimon bounced away from the kids.
We have to fight, Digimon! Koromon said proudly. Each Digimon took turns jumping over each other to shoot a series of bubbles. Raremon went back slightly as the volley of bubbles hit it, but it retaliated by throwing its weight to the ground, sending the Digimon back several meters.
Tai ran to his Digimon, Little guy, are you all right?
I'll live... But Raremon won't! Koromon tried its best to escape Tai's grasp, as did the other Digimon. Tai, let go, we have to fight!
Sorry, Koromon, I want you to be okay! Koromon tried again to escape, but failed.
TK, please let go!
I have to go, Matt!
Joe, why don't you believe in me?
I want you to be safe, Sora!
I'm going no matter what you say, Izzy!
Kari, I'm needed! Why won't you let me go?
I'll let you go, Nyarimon. I understand you're needed in some way. Nyarimon smiled as best as she could, then ran to Raremon. The other kids saw Kari do this and relinquished their hold on the Digimon. All of the Digimon charged forward ready to attack, but a strange light surrounded them mid-route. Each of them surged with energy as the digivices glowed.
Nyarimon digivolved to... Salamon.
Koromon digivolve to... Agumon.
Tanemon digivolve to... Palmon.
Tsunomon digivolve to... Gabumon.
Tokomon digivolve to... Patamon.
Motimon digivolve to... Tentomon.
Bukamon digivolve to... Gomamon.
Yokomon digivolve to... Biyomon.
The little Digimon had changed into larger, more powerful Digimon before the children's eyes. Each charged forward for the attack, hoping for victory....
Boom Bubble.
Marching Fishes.
Spiral Twister.
Pepper Breath.
Blue Blaster.
Poison Ivy.
Super Shocker.
Puppy Howling.
Eight, distinctly different, attacks slammed into Raremon, knocking it back. Trees were knocked away as it fell to the ground, causing the remaining trees to shake violently. The kids were unsure to cheer or not, but Agumon quickly solved it.
Okay everyone, altogether now! The Digimon rang out their attack names for the final strike. Raremon reared its ugly head to the kids, its eyes expressing a happiness it was going to be destroyed. Then the attacks hit, now it expressed pure horror and pain. It turned to the kids.
Good job, Digidestined! Your Courage and Friendship proved to be powerful together. Knowledge of such power will spread fast across File Island. We want you to win, and due to your Reliability, you will. Use the crests wisely kids... Raremon blew up into data, but the information suddenly collapsed upon itself. The data was given new colors and shapes, then it formed a box. Tai was reluctant to go over due to the somewhat cryptic message they just heard; but Kari beat him to the punch. She flipped open the box, nine envelopes were inside, each had a name, except for one. Kari went straight for the nameless envelope, but when she started to open it, it disintegrated, with whatever was inside. She was a little disappointed by this, but quickly recovered.
Kari took the envelope with her name out of the box, a note fell out. She snatched the note quickly to read what it said. Wear these tags and crests with pride, Digidestined. The other kids walked over and took their envelopes. Everyone put on the items, I guess these would be the tags and crests....
Tai studied his new piece of whatever', while trying to keep Agumon away for just one moment. They sure look neat!
Kari held her tag and crest to the sun to get a better look at it. But her time to study it was cut short when it started to glow a blinking light. The other kids were slightly scared to the fact they don't have a clue what's going on. Then Kari became new person, literally, Hello, Digidestined! She spoke in a godly voice, a gentle light surrounded her body.
Sora looked worried,
I am not Kari, I'm only speaking through her body, everyone was confused by this. I'm must be confusing you beyond belief. Well, let me make it simple. You are Digidestined, the ones that are supposed to save this digital world. Tai, you have the Crest of Courage. Matt, you have the Crest of Friendship. Sora, the Crest of Love. Mimi, the Crest of Sincerity. Izzy, the Crest of Knowledge. Joe, the Crest of Reliability. And then there are the two most special ones. TK, the Crest of Hope. And last, Kari, the Crest of Light. I'm truly sorry that this message is so short, but my time is short in this body, for now. But to save time, let me take you on a trip.... Everyone rose into the air and disappeared into a strange, multicolored hole. In the distance, something that resembled a fallen angel watched.
So the Digidestined have arrived, the prophecies are true them. I must hurry!
The one we now call the Guardian was speaking through me. She took us into the past to show why we became the Digidestined, current problems elsewhere in the digital world, and unlocked the power of the crests. Even though they didn't work until our second enemy.
Yolie was fascinated with a history lesson of this kind. How did you defeat your first enemy?
TK looked at his D-3 for the time. Looks like we're going to be here all night, but that's okay, we've kept this secret to long! I'll tell this part of the story. It was about ten days after we arrived in the digital world, that we had our final battle with Devimon...
Devimon grew to an amazing size. You, Digidestined, cannot stop the me! The black gears flew into his demonic body, he grew even larger.
Mimi covered her eyes, We can't stop him, he's right, why can't someone else do this, not us! Everyone, minus Joe, were on a cliff, in a perfect spot to be destroyed. Most of the Digimon were at the champion already, they would jump onto Devimon and bite, claw, or anything else they possibly could.
Stop that, it tickles! Now let me play with you! A huge wave of darkness exploded out of Devimon's body, knocking the Digimon and kids against the cliff and leaving them almost unconscious. Now I'll destroy the strongest of you.... His giant black hand reached down to Tai and Greymon.
Harpoon Torpedo. A barrage of torpedoes fell from the sky onto Devimon's hand.
He laughed hysterically, You can't win! Devimon shot a strange black energy out of his hand at Ikkakumon. Ikkakumon was sent flying into the air and dedigivolved into Gomamon. Another one bites the dust! Devimon turned his gaze to the TK and Kari. I'll destroy the ones prophesied to destroy me first!
Matt managed to lift his face out of the dirt, TK, look out!
Kari, run away! Tai noticed blood was coming out of the mouth.
The hand drew closer. Salamon looked up at Patamon, Why can't digivolve?
Patamon could barely move due to his fear, Don't look at me! The hand was only feet away. But we still have to fight! The two Digimon jumped into Devimon's hand, it then closed around them.
Wait a minute, you're not... a blinking white light radiated out from the Digimon held within. The light was too hot for Devimon to contain. It was to late.
Patamon digivolve to... the little Digimon was surrounded by a gorgeous light. The two tiny wings changed into six whites ones. His four meager legs were replaced by two arms and two legs. The body of the Digimon became more human-like then ever. And then the gold adornments took their shape.
Salamon digivolve to... the dog-like Digimon was also surrounded by an amazing light. Her body took on a more upright shape, while the paws became larger and revealed an assortment of claws. The ears stood up on her head and the tiny tail became long and pronounced.
The two, new, Digimon were posed for combat. Devimon moved back from his position, The prophecies are coming true! No! Devimon glared at the Digimon.
Angemon spoke in a godly voice, Devimon, will you repent for your crimes? Or do we have to destroy? He held out his golden rod, ready to fight.
Gatomon held out her right paw, pointing at the demonic creature, We will defeat you, one way or the other.
Devimon took another step back, Come and get me! The two Digimon sprang forward. The demon Digimon shot out his left arm at Angemon, but was stopped by Gatomon. Gatomon and Angemon jumped and flew around Devimon, trying to cut of the demonic appendages that attacked them. The other Digidestined, the ones still conscious, were amazed by the two remaining Digimon. Suddenly, all the digivices began to shake violently. Lights appeared from the strange devices and hit the two Digimon fighting. Angemon and Gatomon surged with energy, they now had what they needed to win. What an interesting, blinding light. I don't care!
Oh, you will. Hand of Fate.
Lightning Paw.
The attacks slammed into Devimon hard, real hard. One of the attacks went through him. He studied the wound briefly, then looked at the two Digimon, Very well done, but your victory will be short! Across the sea, more powerful Digimon await. They even surpass my strength! Devimon laughed like a mad man as he was being deleted. Angemon and Gatomon stood ready for the attack, just in case something went wrong. Then the last bits of data was deleted. He was gone, it was over. Angemon and Gatomon fell from the sky and downgraded to their In-training forms. The kids weren't sure what to do, but Tai solved it.
We did it! We actually did it! Tai stood up and ran to Kari, they even danced around with their Digimon. Matt lifted himself off the ground and wobbled over to, now unconscious, Mimi. Kari left Tai with Sora and ran over to TK.
TK, we did it! I could almost kiss you! Kari hugged TK as hard as she could. He could barely breathe by the time Kari was done.
Hey, what do you mean by that? TK attempted to regain the breath.
It's something Tai has been thinking to say to Sora, you do know he likes her, the two kids giggled with each other until the Digimon of the island began to congregate at the place of Devimon's death. The island was safe, for now....
It was an amazing time. Leomon and the other good Digimon of the island threw a huge banquet for all of us, we never ate so well in our lives! TK remembered the time well. It was a time when Digidestined weren't fighting Digidestined, so it was obvious that he would remember.
Wow, it is getting late. How about you only tell me about your final battles, instead of the whole history. Sora is bound to be wondering why I'm not coming back.
Kari nodded her head, That's a good idea, we won't have much time. I'll do this one, TK. Our enemy was Etemon, and insane monkey-like Digimon. It took place at the desert pyramid after we rescued Sora...
The Digidestined and their champion level Digimon stood the middle of the desert near the destroyed pyramid, and one hundred meters away from Etemon. He was no longer a normal Digimon, but something much more, a side effect of the Dark Network. Cables buried themselves into the ground and pumped energy into it. The sky was flooded by darkness, making it seem like night. Etemon's once orange skin became a dingy gray over the course of a few seconds. Sand whipped around the kids, making them cover their eyes. During the time the kids were blinded, Tai ran off with Greymon towards Etemon.
Kari opened her eyes briefly to hold onto Tai, no one was there. Tai? Tai, come back! We have to go Gatomon! Kari ran out into the open desert with her Digimon.
The sand storm stopped for one moment, enough for TK to see Kari running. Kari, wait for me! TK started to run himself, but a hand that grabbed his shoulder stopped him. Matt, let me.... TK stopped when he realized it was Sora.
TK, let them do this alone. Sora said in a motherly voice. TK looked at her for a brief moment, then turned his gaze out to Tai and Kari.
Tai pulled his goggles over his eyes for safety purposes. He turned his head to his right when realized someone was following him. The little girl caught up with Tai, a smile covered her face. Why are you here? You should of stayed with TK and Sora!
I want to have fun, too! Kari continued to run with Tai, but her smiling was short lived. Etemon started to shoot strange green energy balls into the ground, causing huge fissures to form. Tai and Kari's crests started to glow a fascinating light. Both of the kids pulled out the glowing objects and held them in front of them. The darkness, there's so much of it!
Be brave, little sister, be brave! The courage will then come to you! The two crests glowed brighter than ever. We can do it! The crests exploded with light, the next level was unlocked.
Greymon digivolve to... the dinosaur Digimon was surrounded by an amazing light. Its head went through a strange metamorphosis and became covered by metal. The left arm was also converted into a metal appendage. The skin became an eerie black color, not orange like in its previous form. As the digivolving sequence was coming to an end, two metal wings sprang out of its back. ... Metalgreymon.
Gatomon digivolve to... the cat Digimon was also surrounded by a brilliant light. Its body became elongated and human-like. The feet were given elegant white shoes and the arms received long white gloves, both very lace-like. The head was covered by a metal helmet, similar to Angemon's. Several white wings grew from the back and extended outwards. ... Angewomon.
The two Champions were now at the Ultimate. Both continued to run as if they never digivolved in the first place. In the distance, the other kids were amazed by the transformation, once the light was lifted from the Digimon's body. Tai and Kari charged forward with their Digimon, all the while making sure they didn't get destroyed. Etemon saw the two kids running towards him, so he shot out a strange green energy ball at Tai. Tai's eyes went wide as he saw it coming, he readied for the worse, it never came. Metalgreymon brought down his huge metal claw to dissipate the attack. The sky was completely black now, not a star in sight.
You foolish Digidestined, you can't stop me! I'm all powerful! Etemon laughed as Tai was ready to attack.
Metalgreymon reared back, Think again! Giga Blaster.
Angewomon laughed, Ha, your powers don't scare me! Celestial Arrow. The attacks were launched at Etemon, he just continued laughing. Then the attacks struck, the Dark Network blew up into data. Etemon screamed in pain at space and time warped inside of him, he too broke down into data. But Tai and Kari were too close to the warp, they got sucked in. The other kids didn't know what to do, so they stood there confused. Tai and Kari, on the other hand, had there own problems.
Where are we?
We actually were sucked into the real world, Kari laughed slightly. During that time we got a look around to see if anything had changed, nothing did, in fact, it was the same day we left for the digital world! Then we saw the Digimon attacking, so we fought. And after an hour in the real world we opened a port between the worlds. Later we found out that it was our powers expressing themselves for the first time.
TK joined the conversation, During the time they were gone, months for us, we were having our own problems. Tai was our leader and Kari was a friend, and we all had different ideas on how to find them. But we never fell apart, Sora kept us united the entire time. Then they came back, TK smiled at Kari. Then the whole fighting thing started again with Myotismon, first in the digital world and then in the real world. We defeated him twice, both times we were all at the Mega, as the prophecy said we would.
Kari started the next part, Then we went back to the digital world and fought the Dark Masters. A major reason we won was because of the powers Tai and I had. Then came along Apocalymon, we united the Digimon against him, and win with ease. The war changed us all, especially me. I used to be a quiet person that kept her feelings to herself and always did things to better the group, not her. Then I lost Tai.
You're not going into much detail about the fights, why? Yolie asked.
There were a lot of things we did that we're not proud of during those fights, no one needs to know about them! TK snapped at Yolie.
She recoiled from the remark, I'm sorry I asked....
TK's face became very gentle all of a sudden, No, I'm sorry. I shouldn't have snapped at you like that. You have to understand that we didn't like being Digidestined at the time, so we did anything to hasten the war along to its bitter end.
It's okay, I actually understand that.
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Tai sat on his bed in his cold, featureless room, on the verge of tears. I have to end this, end it now! He looked into the mirror and held his right hand next to his head. The eerie black energy surrounded his hand. He would release the energy ball at his head, killing him, and ending his suffering. Wait a second... he noticed his eyes didn't turn black. They didn't change color, I'm gaining color over the Darkness! Tai dropped his hand, returning it to normal. He was dancing around the room and laughing, he had power over the evil. Then his eyes turned a pitch black and seemed to burn from the inside out. He screamed uncontrollably as the burning sensation got worse. Tai never noticed the wall behind him became black and started to move like water. The pain stopped and he saw the wall moving, his eyes still black. A tall creature came out from the watery wall. It had a red robe and hood that covered most of its body. There was nothing but black underneath its hood; Its hand were very bony and slender. On its back were two angel-like wings, but it was far from an angel. Why do you do this to me, Noctem?
I need my pawns in the proper places for the final plan, that means you need to be alive for it, it spoke in a deep, menacing voice. So just this one, behave yourself. And to prove my power, I'll leave you with the painful burning sensation you just had. Have a horrible day! Noctem laughed as it melted into the wall, then disappearing. The wall returned to normal, but Tai still felt the burning feeling in his eyes. Pain was becoming a common thing for him, so he could resist it for awhile.
You'll pay for this, Noctem, you'll pay dearly, Tai fell to the ground unconscious, all because of the pain.
What a fun chapter! Interesting flashbacks, I love what I did for Metalgreymon during the Etemon fight, did you notice? And who saw the last episode of Digimon? It was so cool! Who else noticed the fact that Matt and Sora didn't get married? *Cheers* Anyways, the character named Noctem will become more important as the story goes along, and will cause the upsetting event in the second to last chapter (Chapter 14, most likely). For now, review the story and tell me what you think of it. The next chapter will be called New Digidestined (NDD, do you remember that from the previous chapter?) I leave you with two things...
The Artificials' powers are not to be taken too lightly. Their strength are the things of legends. Their Digimon can reach every level. And they never require training, it's all built in.
Here's a quote I found that fits the chapter very nicely:
Don't live in the past...
Look for tomorrow.
Live for today
Or you'll drown in your sorrow.
Don't be too confined
So your spirit can dance.
You won't be fulfilled
If you don't take a chance...
Til next time...