TK and Kari are in the Real World. General Mazzola has escaped to Odaiba. Benficium is said to be coming. Problems in the Digital World are crossing over to the Real World, which poses the question, is one world enough? Could the Worlds fall to Darkness? And why did Kari get TK's power of barriers? Things will be explained, but you don't know how many will die in the process.
One World Isn't Enough
Will You Follow Me...
Try one more time, Kari! TK was panicking that Kari's teleportation powers were failing to work, repeatedly. A very faint blue light surrounded Kari's body, but instantly turned black, the light breaking down into data. TK and Kari were in an alley that was eliminated by a weak light bulb that hung from the wall of a building. TK paces back and forth, treading over a single puddle dozens of times. This isn't good! he pushed his fingers through his messy, blond hair. Can you sense the problem, Kari?
Kari was also starting to panic. I can feel a great darkness covering the pathways that travel to and from the Digital World. Last time I felt such power was the time I went to the Dark Ocean, but it still feels different. For a brief second I use my powers, any time, I can sense the three Worlds, and what's going on. Now I can't feel the Real World or the Digital World, just the Dark Ocean. They're doing something, and big!
TK punched the brick wall as hard as he could. And we all know that problems that happen to the Worlds that are made of digital data will cross over to the real World! The Aftermath is probably getting ready mobilization of their forces for one large strike. But we don't have a way to warn the rest of the Alliance. Wait a second, my D-Terminal! I forgot all about it! TK ripped out the small computer from a pocket in his coat. Kari looked appalled.
You brought that on our date? Why? Kari screamed in TK's ear. He lowered the computer to the level of his waist so Kari would back off for a second.
I always bring it when I'm away from the Digital World. You just don't see it, and just be happy I have it. It could be our only hope, as scary as that thought my seem, TK flipped it open again and started typing the e-mail. Okay, it says something maybe going on in the Digital World and the Dark Ocean. And that we could use their help via the gateways, TK pressed the send' button, getting a series of beeps in return. What? Oh, no, oh, no! Something's blocking the system from delivering, TK hit the side of the D-Terminal a few times, then the screen started to flash a bright write light. The light was projected from the screen and into the air. Particles of light flew around, forming a holographic image. It was indeed Tai, his hair just like the way it was so many years ago. Kari was shocked to see this, she had never expected it.
Hello, Kari, TK, a smile etched its way across Tai's face. It's nice to see you again. And you're all healed, TK. Matt was so worried, he wanted to kill you himself. But let's get down to business. TK, you were right, we're preparing for a full scale mobilization of our forces. No one came stop us, project NDD will go on.
Kari's temper flared up, Tai, why do you do this? Back in the First Digital War you would have done anything to safe the Digital World, even kill yourself to do it. Now you want to control, have you no shame? she screamed at Tai
Tsk-tsk, Kari, control your animosity. By the way, Tai put his finger to his lip to hush Kari, Don't try to enter the Digital World, or any world for that matter, because you won't be able to. We of the Digital Aftermath got a present from the Dark Ocean, it blocks most of the powers of the Digidestined, except for those that are friends to the Dark Ocean. It also blocks ports that would move between the Worlds. Have fun, I have to go, General Mazzola should be in position, Tai could be seen waving the couple away, then the image broke up in the particles of light and flew away.
Damn it! Tai has the advantage here! Come on, Kari, we have to find a better place to be! TK and Kari ran out of the alley. TK shoved his D-Terminal back into his coat pocket, it no longer had a purpose, the batteries were drained from the holographic image. They were both worried, no one that belonged to the Holy Alliance that was in the Digital World knew what they were in for. TK looked at all the buildings that they pasted, then saw the tallest building in the area that wasn't the Tokyo Tower. He pulled Kari through the entrance of the building and entered the elevator to the top. After about a minute of waiting, they reached the roof of the building, giving them a view of the area. The city was very bright because of all the lights, you could clearly see across the district. It was the perfect place to see if anything was going to happen. The only problem was, something did happen. High pitched screams could be heard from the streets below. Kari, something's happening! Especially now that we're up here! TK joked about that idea. Do you see anything? TK yelled.
Um, um, um. Yes! Someone's down there! Kari pointed a person out that wasn't running, just strolling down the street. Beside him was something that didn't human or earthly. Its arms were being thrown around, slicing and dicing the slower people. The people were helpless to the attack of the creature, now it could be seen as a Digimon. Kari squinted closely to see who or what it was down there attack. TK, it's General Mazzola! He's in the Real World! Kari stepped back several feet, while TK grounded his teeth to a near powder. TK, I want to fight him, but you could get hurt again! He moved towards Kari, hugging her lightly.
It's all right, I won't- TK noticed something was wrong. Kari, we have to get down there now! We have to help! Come on! TK pulled Kari back into the elevator. He fumbled for the button that would bring them to the lobby, finally punching it in. They could hear the meaningless music that played in the back round.
TK, what's wrong? Kari pulled on his sleeve to get his attention. TK, what is it? She thought he was about to answer, but the elevator door opened, then TK pulled her out. They ran through the few meters of the fine lobby, reaching the transparent doors in seconds. TK looked through the doors carefully, hoping not to get noticed. He bolted out the door and hid behind a marble pillar, TK waved her out. What is it? They both saw the panicked people running for their lives, it was a sight they had seen many a time in the Digital World.
TK pointed to someone in the running mob. He wasn't running with them, he just stood there with what appeared to be a doll. That person, he doesn't look afraid. Like he wants to go up against General Mazzola, if that's the case, he's insane! The person was a male in his late teens, muck like TK and Kari. He had dark black hair that looked glossy to the moon's light. He wore a gray sweater that had dull red strips that moved across the chest. A light blue scarf was wrapped around his neck. TK tried to see what was in his hands, but too many people were running past him to get an accurate assumption, however, it was green. The boy dropped the doll' to the ground and pulled out a black-colored device. Kari, he has a D-3! The boy held the D-3 to the air.
It's now or never, buddy! the D-3 flashed and, what appeared to be, a tag and crest started to glow. The doll' jumped into the air and was surrounded by a bizarre green light.
Wormmon warp-digivolve to... the small green doll, that turned out to be a Digimon, grew to a much larger size. The first pillar of green light had turned the Digimon from a lowly insect to a huge, humanoid, insect. The eyes were an eerie orange and the forceps were equipped with claws and spikes. The second pillar of light transformed the humanoid insect into a massive, hunched-over green monster. It had green armor and blue skin. Four wings on the back were the size of the Champion form, easily. The third, and final, pillar of light hit the massive insect, changing it into an immense beetle that had black skin, four legs, two huge four-clawed hands, and scissors for a mouth. The mouth was positioned to bite from a side to side fashion, instead of the usual up-and-down biting motion of most Digimon and humans. Gargantuan-sized black and red wings emerged from the back, they had no protection in case of emergencies. As the digivolving phase was coming to an end, it was easily eight stories high. ... GranKuwagamon.
The beetle Digimon smashed windows as it attempted to move. After achieving a better position, the four wings lifted into the air, revealing their paper thinness. They shook violently as the Digimon started raising into the air. Every flap caused huge gusts of wind to impact upon the ground, nearly knocking TK and Kari over each time. It reached several stories into the air before attack General Mazzola, who was reasonably impressed by this new Digimon. Dimension Scissors. Its huge head was thrown down at Dedramon with an immense force. The demon Digimon flew up into the air, landing on GranKuwagamon's back. General Mazzola jumped out of the way, being missed by only a few inches. GranKuwagamon attempted to attack Dedramon with its enormous clawed hands, but each time the hands pasted through it. Dedramon shoved both arms into GranKuwagamon's back, breaking through the exoskeleton, and exposing the liquid insides. The beetle Digimon hissed in pain, then prepared another attack. A huge wave of black energy exploded out of GranKuwagamon's body, forcing Dedramon off of him and into a nearby building. TK and Kari were also impressed by this strength, this Digimon could easily take on their two Angel Digimon, and possibly win. The streets were relatively clear of the local population, only a few trapped stragglers remained.
Everything seemed safe, but that was only an illusion. The sky ripped to pieces, tearing a hole into the Digital World. From within the port came thousands upon thousands of Digimon with Humans. Each and everyone of them belonged to the Aftermath. Kari realized they didn't have to worry about the Digital World, but the real one instead. Devidramon, with their human riders, attacked GranKuwagamon with their most powerful attacks. Their claws cracked the exoskeleton in various places, causing immense pain to the beetle Digimon. GranKuwagamon launched another attack, The Devidramon were ripped to pieces, while the human riders were thrown into the buildings, and in some cases, through the windows. But more kept on coming, attacking not only the beetle Digimon, but also the buildings and people. GranKuwagamon trashed about, destroying the buildings worse than any Devidramon could. After a minute of suffering, he was reduced to the Rookie level-- Wormmon. The boy came running out, dodging the claws of the Devidramon, and picked up his Digimon and ran away as fast as he could. TK and Kari looked at each other for a moment, then ran after the boy. General Mazzola got up out of the ruble and dirt and looked around to see what's going on.
This wasn't how we planned it, I wasn't supposed to get beaten up! Master Kamiya and Sub-Master Ishida better get here soon. Dedramon, where are you?
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Izzy was covered with grease and wires as he attempted to make the gateway work again. He was sweaty and dirty, Yolie couldn't take her eyes of him. She was almost drooling she was so entranced, his muscles glistened in light. Izzy removed one wire and reattached it to another place, causing a strange black liquid to be poured over his green shirt. Oh, man, I just got the last stain out! Izzy lifted his shirt off his sweaty body, making Yolie go insane with wonderful ideas. One idea she had was to rip off the remaining cloths and have hot sex, but she shook that thought away. Every time he moved, his pants moved further down, making his white underwear more visible. Yolie couldn't take anymore, she fainted. Izzy thought he heard something, Yolie, was that you? She must had out to get something to eat. Izzy continued to work on the gateway, never realizing Yolie was unconscious.
Sora walked into the room, reading a few reports. Hey, Izzy, why is Yolie on the ground? Izzy pushed away from the console and looked at Yolie, he shrugged. Well, something's is going on around here. Our forces report no Digital Aftermath activity! That's not like them, they're doing something. Izzy, are you paying attention? Sora yelled at Izzy.
Aftermath is doing something strange, it's like them to confuse us to no end. You could be overreacting about this! They're probably in training, you now they do that once and awhile, Izzy pressed a few buttons on a keyboard that he had with him, it was connected to the gateway, but for only repair purposes. The gateway lit up, then shut back down. I should be able to get it operational by midnight. Why don't you go to the Real World and stroll down memory lane? Sora frowned slightly, but ultimately walked over to the computer. She took out her D-3 and held it to the screen.
Digiport...! Wait a second, Izzy, nothing's happening! The port isn't activating! Izzy pushed out from the gateway and rushed over to the computer. Izzy, what's wrong? Sora yelled, her voice quivering.
Izzy had to keep holding his pants up so they wouldn't fall down. Something's blocking it. We're going to have to reset the search parameters of the port, or the gateway might not work. Sora you go first... Izzy accessed the system files, but they require passwords to alter them.
Computer, this is Takenouchi Sora, General. Password: 10529.
Computer, this is Izumi Koushiro, Chief Technician, General. Password: Peekaboo.
The computer made a few noises before doing anything. Redirecting pathways of port conduits. Estimated time of completion: two hours.
Sora looked over to Izzy, looking quite bewildered. She started laughing.
What? No one would have guest it! Izzy got down on his hands and knees and returned to working on the gateway. You should bring Yolie back to her quarters before she faints again. Here, take my shirt. Maybe that will help her to wake up, or have a nice dream? Izzy started to laugh about the idea of Yolie falling in love with him. Sora, should you even be active? General Mazzola hurt you pretty well!
Sora picked up Yolie and started to carry her out. He did shove through a wall, and I don't know why he wanted me with him. But I don't have time to be hurt, especially now! I'm going to call a meeting in a few minutes for all us Digidestined and the generals, too bad Yolie won't be awake for it...
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The entire district was darkened by the Devidramon flying around. TK and Kari had been following the boy for about ten minutes, finally he stopped in an alley that had a single dim light illuminating it. He sat down on a brown cardboard box, Wormmon, are you all right? He smiled a little to his Digimon.
I've certainly felt better, Ken. Do you have anything to eat, I'm getting hungry, Wormmon whimpered slightly. The boy took out a package from his back pocket. He removed a few crackers from it and fed them to his Digimon. Thank... you... Ken. Wormmon said between bites.
TK saw the whole thing, then turned around to face Kari. Apparently his name is Ken. I wonder why he's all alone, and not with his family?
Maybe he doesn't have a family, that would be very sad, Kari seemed depressed by the thought. We should help him, maybe he's the one that weird guy told us about-- Kindness. He might have the Crest of Kindness, after all. I'm going to talk to him, TK. Kari got up, TK soon to follow. They walked into the open, free to be seen by Ken. Hello? Ken, is that your name? He jumped up, holding his Digimon to his chest.
Wormmon, quick, digivolve! Ken's D-3 started to emit a bright green light.
Wormmon digivolve to... the tiny green insect suddenly grew in size. It became more human-like-- two arms and two legs. The body remained green, while the eyes became a cloudy orange. The two smaller antenna became elongated and developed two orange strips on each. Its hands were very large and pitch black, spikes were anchored on each hand. ... Stingmon.
Two large purple-colored spikes came out of the hands. You're not going to hurt Ken, even if it's the last thing I do! Transparent wings shot out of the back and the Digimon flew towards TK and Kari. TK threw his hands up, and, surprisingly enough, so did Kari. A barrier was formed in front of both of them, then combined into one large barrier. Stingmon couldn't see the barrier, it was beyond the spectrum of light he could see, so he ran into it. The insect Digimon screamed in pain as the barrier deformed into different shapes and started having an electrical surge. Kari was scared that they might do serious damage, so she dropped her hands. Then the barrier dissolved, as well as TK's. Stingmon fell to the ground, shaking slightly, then devolved back to Wormmon. I'm not a nice day....
Kari walked to over to Wormmon and started patting him on the head. It's okay, we didn't think that would happen. We're so sorry. While Kari was doing that, TK was walking towards Ken, who was trying to get away.
Ken? We're not here to hurt you, we want to talk to you. Trust us. TK but his hands in the air to show he wasn't carrying any kind of weapon. We can help you. Get you stuff you--
Who are you? Ken screamed.
I'm TK Takaishi, and this is my girlfriend, Kari Kamiya. As I said before, we won't hurt you. Kari and I are part of the team called the Holy Alliance, Kari looked up at Ken, flashing her legendary smile. She continued to help Wormmon as best she could, even though he needed by attention than she could give. That Digimon you were fighting, Dedramon, he's also our enemy, along with his human partner, General Mazzola. Ken was still confused and worried TK and Kari could turn against him at any time. Do you trust us?
Ken relaxed a little, but was still uptight about this. I might, I really don't know yet. That person... um... General Mazzola, does he belong to a team? Possibly your team?
TK was a little shocked by the comment. He's a sworn enemy. He gave me this wound, TK unbuttoned his coat and lifted his shirt up. On his side was the wound Dedramon gave him about twenty-six hours ago. It used to be a lot worse! TK tucked his shirt back in and left his coat unbuttoned. He belongs to the team called the Digital Aftermath, they want to rule the Digital World! My team wants peace....
The Digital World? You're fighting in the Digital World? I've only been there once, but I've also been to another world, but I don't remember its name. TK was very worried about Ken, he didn't know why they never knew about him, and why he has only been to the Digital World once. Can I... well... come with you, TK? TK smiled broadly when he heard those words.
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The Digidestined, and surprisingly Yolie, gathered in the briefing room with the generals of the Alliance. The Aftermath is doing something, all access to the Real World has been shut down. TK and Kari are in the Real World without their Digimon, so we presume they have no way to defend themselves if the Aftermath has set their eyes on Earth. Izzy and I have set the computers to search for new routes to the Real World, but that will take time, Sora was very sweaty, but she didn't care, the Real World only matters. She was about to say something, then noticed Cody walked in. Cody, nice of you to be with us. What made you come here? Sora suspected something.
I've heard the Digital Aftermath may have turned their attentions to Odaiba, I want my home to be intact when I get back there someday! It had been a couple days since they saw him last, but that was common. He actually changed since the New Year's Eve party three day ago. He had given himself a buzz cut and wore the camouflage clothing the Alliance wore quite often. Sora remembered when he first joined the Alliance exactly six years earlier, he was a short, honorable, shy kid then, but the war had changed him. Now he was tall-- puberty had obviously long set in, he didn't strive to be the best, and he knew when he had to betray someone if it would help the better.
It's nice to have you around again, Cody. As I was saying, the Digital World is made of thirty-five basic elements, twenty of those conduct electricity. Izzy has thought of a way to bring a the war to a complete stand still. If we deliver enough energy through the rock layers that contain these minerals, maybe we could set off chain reactions that will cause major explosions. So we could destroy large areas that the Aftermath has control of, but it could come at a high price. If we don't control the voltage levels to within a fraction of each other, it could theoretical destroy thirty-two percent of the Digital World, and those areas could never regrow. So we can't use this too many times, each attack would have to count! But we can't reveal this until we have to other choices. Is that clear? The other generals nodded in agreement, they all knew the risks involved in anything they do to the Digital World. I'm so glad that I have a team like you to count on...
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The Digital Aftermath moved across the district like locusts, they blotted out the sun everywhere you looked. They conquered the district within minutes of arriving, people were terrified at every turn. Military divisions of the Aftermath sealed the people within the buildings. Guards wandered the walls of schools, willing to shoot anyone that tries to leave their rooms. Kids, not much older than five, cried with their parents or whoever was taking care of them at the time. The adults were locked inside their offices, they, too, would be shot if they even thought of escaping. All police forces were neutralized with deadly force, weapons that looked like simple gas would melt you from the inside out. Devidramon smashed all power and communication lines, Odaiba was alone in this fight, they were cut off from the rest of the world. The soldiers slowly moved outwards from the district to conquer other districts and cities. Sewers were scoured for any loose ends, such as escapees. Resistors were brought to the Convention Center-- it was always the center of any invasion force-- for execution, in front of young children for demoralization of the population. Bizarre devices were set up around the perimeters of buildings, then were activated, created a field around the structure. The technicians were input the final instructions to the devices, causing the buildings within the fields to explode into data, killing everyone and everything inside. Surrender and step forward' and Fire at will' became the most common sounds in the district, besides the cries of pain the echoed from every location. Odaiba stood alone in this matter...
Oh, gods, why are they doing this? Kari broke down into tears as she saw another building be obliterated with a single strike. How could people just kill like this, have they no conscious? No heart? No compassion? And no mind of their own? How could Tai and Matt endorse this? Kari saw the eyes of the soldiers, they were black, no pupils could be seen. It was like some higher force was controlling them, something truely evil.
It's all right, Kari, we'll fix this. Ken and I may have an idea, Kari turned towards TK to see what he was talking about. We're going to go around the district and rescue people from the Aftermath forces, we could organize a larger resistance!
Ken got to his feet, We are your forces, shouldn't they be here, helping these people?
It's safe to say that the Aftermath is keeping them busy in the Digital World with something big. Maybe they're being blocked from the Real World much like we're being blocked from the Digital World, it would make sense, TK looked up to Kari. We're lucky enough not to be captured yet! TK was a little depressed by the thought of being captured, the things they would do to them. Kari looked up at the darkened sky from their hiding place in a back alley. A few stars could be seen when gaps in the Devidramon forces pasted over head, then all the Devidramon cleared at once.
TK, look! They're all clearing away, you can see the sky! Kari had the first glimmer of hope this whole night. TK looked up at the sky, he was also reasonably happy by this, then realized something was wrong. The sky ripped to pieces once more, opening another whole into the Digital World. Two distinct shapes were seen, moving at high speeds, into the Real World. TK, it's Tai and Matt! Wargreymon and Metalgarurumon flew through the port faster than most things could imagine, Tai and Matt sat upon their backs. The Mega Digimon's armor was pitch black, matching the sky perfectly. Both Digimon were long corrupt, TK and Kari knew the armor signified this. After the two Digimon flew into the Real World and disappeared into the distance, a massive flying base flew through the port. It had weapons upon weapons, it could float through air by an unknown force, and could open its own ports to and from the Digital World. The moon disappeared behind the base within seconds, it was hundreds of meters across, and even longer, but the size couldn't be completely seen. Buildings crumbled under the intense seismic waves that were emitted from the underside of the base. Fires erupted all over the place every time the base moved, half the district was on fire. TK, Kari, and Ken got up to their feet.
TK looked at Ken and Kari, We're going to have to save those people now! It's 8:42, we have no time to waste! They ran out of the back alley and towards the fiery locations. More and more Devidramon flew through the sky, they seemed to act as guards to the flying base. More buildings were obliterated as the Digidestined kids ran through the alleys to reach the fires. TK and Kari were worried that they might come too late to save the people, Ken didn't know what to expect. The war had changed, for the worst...
Fun chapter, very fun! Ken is now involved in the story (Happy, Mink?)! For you authors out there, I got that support services thing that FanFiction.Net offers to all authors. Other words, no more banners on the top of the screen, my own personal forum (link is on my author page), and improved hit counters (that's just for me. Hehehehe!). I don't know if you realized this yet, but there is pattern in the things that revolve around Tai. Chapter 4, he tried to commit suicide. Chapter 7, he thought about suicide. And that weird shadow thing in chapter 7 that Tai talked to, its name basically mean suicide. Do you see the pattern? And you will never guess (I hope you don't) what will happen in the last chapter, Anniversary.' The whole thing about making explosions with the conductive rocks will play a large role in the later chapters. The next chapter won't be up for like two weeks because of the vacation I'm taking out of state. (I won't have access to a computer! Can't my grandparents stay up to date!?)
Now the standard preview:
I will turn off the device so that it's a fair fight. But you still don't have a chance against us, TK, Kari. It would be kinda sad that you will die right here and now, you'll never get to see what we will do to the Worlds.
And now the poem:
Fate exists, but it can only take you so far,
Because once you're there
It's up to you to make it happen.
Adios, amigos...