The district is on fire. Ken has been discovered. Tai and Matt are in the Real World, alongside with General Mazzola. Hundreds are being killed in the attempt to demoralize the population. The Alliance is trapped in the Digital World because of the Aftermath, and secretly because of the Dark Ocean. It appears that the Aftermath could win the war, and they haven't even started the other phases of project NDD yet. The Darkness looms over everyone in this dark hour. E-mail me at VincereNoctem@aol.com
One World Isn't Enough
...Into The Fire?
Come on, TK, where are you? Kari waited impatiently for TK to get the next person out of the fire. He had been inside the building for several minutes, Kari was getting very worried. Ken was also gone, inside the building with TK, while Kari served as a lookout. She tapped her foot repeatedly until she saw a black mass moving through the flames. TK? Ken? The flames separated instantly, revealing TK, Ken, and a few others. TK, what took you? You were in there for a half an hour, it's 10:53! Kari moved over to one of the rescued people, helping her stand up.
We had some problems with a door, it wouldn't open. But Stingmon got it open for us, TK looked over to Ken, smiling. Ken glanced up, his face was burned in some places, but he didn't seem to notice. Ken, are you all right? TK sounded genuinely sincere about the question. Ken looked up again, now noticing the burns.
This isn't exactly eating ice cream sundaes in the park, but you never said it was, he still was a little shy around TK and Kari. TK, Kari, I'm sorry for what I did earlier.
Did what earlier? TK asked, he was quite puzzled.
For attacking you and Kari like that with Wormmon here, Ken cast a wary face to his Digimon, who was playing a game with one of the younger kids. I wasn't sure of your intentions at the time. I'm really sorry....
Kari smiled at Ken, after pointed out a safe place for the rescued people to hide in. Don't be, you didn't know us, or our loyalties. Kari glanced over her shoulder to see if the rescued people had gotten away. We're just lucky that we haven't been caught doing this by the Aftermath. They're doing something, they wouldn't allow security holes like this. We might already be known about, and they're just watching, Kari put up her hands, generating another barrier to be created. It spread out rapidly, passing through TK and Ken, and expanding out to the buildings. If anyone's out there, the barrier will hit, and we'll hear it. Kari listened for something, but it never came. That's kinda disappointing. Hey, guys, have any ideas of what to do now?
I don't, what about you, Ken?
I don't have a clue, I just started this!
Well, aren't you guys useful. I'm going that area, over there, Kari pointed to another patch of land that still had some fires. There might still be people trapped. Kari started to walk without the guys. Her once beautiful blue dress was now torn and singed in places. TK knew that dress meant a lot to Kari, but she just bottled her emotions as usual. Hurry up, TK, Ken! Kari yelled from a distance. Both guys started to walk in her direction, when Ken spoke.
TK, didn't you say that barrier thing was originally yours? TK nodded in agreement, he didn't want to get too far into the topic. So, she received it during your date, and was equal to you in the sense of using it. Then why is she so much better at than you only within a few hours? It makes no sense to me. And doesn't it bother you?
TK walked ahead of Ken, It bothers me that may girlfriend has more powers than me, sometimes. It used to be that I protected her, but now she doesn't need protection, and protects me, instead.
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Damn it! Izzy was working on the gateway, when he cut himself on some metal. Cody, Yolei, someone, pass me a towel, Cody got up from his seat and handed Izzy a towel. Thanks, Cody. I almost have this-- the computer cut Izzy off when it started to beep. Oh, my gods, something's coming through the digiport! Cody, go to the other console, we have to figure this out! Cody ran to the other computer as fast as he could, while Izzy took the beeping computer. I'm running a diagnostic on the incoming data. Come on, come on! Hurry up! The computer processed the information, but was being slowed down by the amount of it. Got it! It's a mixture of DNA and digitally processed data. I can't stop it! It's coming through! The port activated as soon as Izzy backed away from the screen. A brilliant golden light filled the room as a person came through the port. The person was tall and slim, not much more could be told beyond that. Gennai? Is that you, Gennai? The light faded away to reveal a hooded man. He threw down the hood, showing his brown that moved towards the back as a ponytail.
One and the same. Hello, Izzy, nice to see you again! Gennai smiled at his intelligent friend. Its been awhile, you don't call or write!
You never gave me an address or number, Izzy laughed as he shook the eternally young man's hand. I know that you wouldn't visit unless there was a reason, what is it? Gennai looked around the room, then set his eyes on Cody, which made Cody jumped. You want Cody?
And Yolei, they're both needed for this. Can you get her, Izzy?
Um... sure thing, Gennai, Izzy moved to the door, keeping his eyes on Gennai. Hey, Yolei, you're needed in here! The purple haired girl came running in.
What do... wow... who's he? Yolei was confused, she never met this person before, and he definitely didn't belong to the Alliance.
I'm Gennai, a friend of the Digidestined. It's a good thing that both of you are here, it saves me a lot of investigative work! I have a present from Azulongmon to you. Gennai placed his hands into his brown knapsack, removing a glowing, blue sphere. This is one of Azulongmon's twelve Digicores, their power is not to be taken lightly! Place you D-3s to the sphere please, Yolei and Cody looked at each other, both bewildered by the statement, but both held up their D-3s to the sphere. It glowed even brighter now than before, two orange-tinted light flew out of the sphere and floated in the air. The two lights changed their courses to the D-3s, flying directly into the D-3s' screens. The Digicore suddenly went dead. Good, it's done. Thank you, Digidestined, for your time.
Yolei grabbed Gennai's shoulder, spinning him around. What did you do to our D-3s?
I simply enhanced them to allow your Digimon to warp-digivolve! You'll need it later for this war.
All right, I'll except that. But I have another question, why were we chosen to be Digidestined? Yolei was more hyper than usual now, she now had a chance to get the answers she had been waiting for for the past six years.
It's quite simple really, you were needed to clean up to clean up the places damaged by the fighting between the Alliance and the Aftermath. There was supposed to be a third Digidestined helping you, Davis Motomiya, but he was corrupted by the Aftermath before he could even receive his Digimon! In fact, you were never supposed to join any of the sides in this, remain neutral. But we can't stop human curiosity, that is why you found TK and Kari after they had a huge fight with the Aftermath, you explored. Now I have to leave, Digidestined, I will probably see you again, Gennai put his hand to the computer, opening a port of himself. Your new warp-digivolving capabilities will not activate until you are in a dangerous situation, then you can use it any time after that. Oh, and beware the kid that has the Crest of Kindness, he is very powerful, and has connections to the Dark Ocean. Be very careful around him, TK and Kari have all ready made contact with him. The port flashed a golden light, absorbing Gennai into it, returning him to were he came.
Izzy sighed deeply, That was very confusing, he has never been so elusive. Okay, it's 11:46, the new gateway pathways should be done in about an hour. Izzy walked back to the gateway and returned to working on. Yolei, tell Sora to gather some of our forces to investigate the possibilities of the Aftermath being in the Real World.
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Kari jumped over the rubble to once was a building. The Aftermath forces had pulled out of the area to attack other districts, all the people in the area already dead. She had her doubts about the rest of the Alliance actually coming to save them. Wish they would hurry up and get here, more people could be saved that way! TK and Ken were walking behind her, talking about various things, they were basically friends at this point. Doors creaked in the wind, structures collapsed under their own weight, and pets that belonged to the deceased roamed the streets. This is so sad, this could have been prevented if Sora and the others got here on time. But they still could be having problems, I have to have faith in them. Large pieces cement fell from the sky and landed several feet in front of Kari. This is too dangerous for my taste, but we have to continue. She scanned the tortured land for survivors, but instead she saw some of the rubble moving. Kari reached out to see if a person was underneath it, but when she lifted it up, a dog came bursting out. The dog was bleeding badly, and needed help. Come here, little doggie, I want to help you! Kari put her hand out, but was almost bitten off by the dog. Trust me. Kari said in a calm, reassuring voice, but the dog ran away. How sad, we could have helped him.
Kari. Kari. Can you hear us, Kari? Do you want to hear us? Kari heard the voices, so she instantly turning around to the chatting guys.
TK, are you playing a joke on me? Or is it you, Ken? The two guys looked at each other, confused.
Why would Ken and I do that, Kari? We have nothing to joke about at a time like this! Kari glared at them, she was convinced that they were doing something.
Don't bother with them, Kari, they're nothing. Join us. Join us. Join us! You can't resist the Darkness forever, every Light burns out eventually. Join the side were their power will never die out, the Dark Ocean allows this!
Who's there? Show yourself! Or are you afraid? Kari screamed out abruptly. Why are you doing this?
Ken and TK ran up to Kari's side. What's wrong? Who's there? TK tried to get Kari to pay attention as he spoke. Who's doing what? Kari threw up her hands, creating yet another barrier. The blue-tinted barrier spread out across the scorched landscape, knocking the loose things back.
We're here! Kari increased the force of the barrier, destroying the items in the way, then smashing into the burned buildings. Won't work, we can infiltrate the barrier. Kari looked up into the sky to see a small incoming sphere, it hit the barrier with a deadly reaction. Electricity darted across the whole barrier, causing it to fracture in a million places. Have fun! The barrier made various sounds, each similar to a rusty door opening, then it shattered. Millions of barrier shards rained down upon TK, Kari, and Ken. Wormmon jumped around in the attempt of escaping the falling barrier. TK tried to create his own barrier, but he couldn't move fast enough to stop the onslaught of sharp, crystalline data.
Hello, Kari, nice to see you again. Have you been having sex with TK? I have to be my overprotective self, you do know that? Kari looked up, cuts covering her body. She nearly gagged when she saw Tai, standing there, holding two swords in both hands.
Hello, TK, it might be nice to see you again. You've been having sex with Kari, way to go! TK looked up, cuts also covering his body. His eyes went wide as soon as he saw Matt, also standing, next to Tai, and holding two swords. We came here to fight you, the old fashion way. Catch! Matt threw a sword to TK, Tai doing to same for Kari, both caught the swords. I was very upset when General Mazzola said that his Digimon may have killed you, I wanted to do it myself! Ken moved away from everyone, hoping not to be seen. He finally ran away down a dark alley, all he wanted was to get away from the new problem.
Tai smiled when he saw Kari's reaction to Matt's words. Reconnaissance says you're both very good at the sword. And to make easier for you, I deactivated the Crystal of Obscurity. Have you ever noticed these names are getting stranger and stranger? Noctem was never the most intelligent creature for naming this. Back to business, the crystal governs your powers, and for some reason, the barrier power can't be blocked. We'll figure a way around it, someday. Now, let's fight! Tai instantly jumped to action, attacking Kari with everything he had. Kari was having problems attacking, even blocking, Tai, he was many times better. You can do better than this! Now slash that sword at me! TK was having an easier time against Matt than Kari against Tai. TK jabbed at Matt's hand multiple times, hitting Matt's hand only once. Matt held the pain in as the blood poured out. Finally, he moved the sword to his other hand, but he was slowed down by the amount of pain building up.
Tell me, Tai, who is Noctem? Another Artificial? Kari managed to cut Tai's arm, blood started to pour out, profusely.
I guess you could say that. He was created, but not by us, something far more devious. He rules the Dark Ocean and everything in it, he also helps' us. Why aren't you using your powers, Kari? You would have at better chance of surviving! Now hurt me! Or are you afraid? Tai threw the sword away from him, it skidded across the partially destroyed road.
You must have a death wish, Tai! Why are you doing this? Kari screamed at him, he only waved Kari over. If you want me to! Kari ran over to Tai, sword posed for a kill. He bolted off towards one of the buildings, Kari followed. Don't do this, Tai, we could end this war! No more death required, especially yours! Tai moved even faster towards a solid brick wall. Once Tai reached the wall, he jumped, pushing off the wall in midair, resulting in him flipping over Kari. She stood there amazed as Tai almost gliding through the air, he landed behind her.
Rule number one, don't follow me towards a wall! Tai shoved Kari into the wall, knocking the sword out of her hand. He held her there, not saying a word.
Please stop this pain, Kari! The Darkness has control over me, Noctem is having us do this. He corrupted us after Matt and I returned to the Digital World on April 18, 2000. Kari was shocked when she heard the unknown entity speak to her mind. That was the date Tai and Matt had disappeared, while TK and herself fought Diaboromon in the Internet by themselves.
Kari tried to look back at Tai, but the pressure on her against the wall increased.
Ye... yes! I am the one communicating to you through your mind, it's one of my p... powers! Kari could feel the uncertainty in his voice, and the pain the came with it. As I said, Noctem did this, he caused the war. He causes the war to continue. He's also trying to gain control over my body... again! Tai flew away from Kari because of an unknown source. His body was rocked by spasms that would tear a normal person to pieces. Tai rose up from the ground, floating in place. His body was limp and lifeless when his eyes opened up, they were pitch black. Hello, Bearer of Light, my not-so-equal opponent. I am Noctem, but I speak through Kamiya's body. You were correct when you sensed the Dark Ocean preparing for a mobilization, you might not have believed Tai, the unseen creature that controlled Tai caused his voice to become cold and menacing. We will rule the three Worlds, with or without your consent. Do you have anything to say?
You were the one that took Tai away for suck a long time nine years ago. How did you do it? Kari now had her chance to get information for a question that has plagued her for almost a decade, she wasn't going to lose it now.
It was quite simple really, TK and Matt had long stopped fighting to see what was going on, they both kept their distance from each other, and Tai for that matter. Matt was already corrupt for all intensive purposes, he had already lost Friendship, even before you became Digidestined. Reliability was also simple, the Guardian of Reliability is a child of Friendship. Corrupt the base, and everything after will follow. Courage was harder, children directly born from the Guardians are always difficult. Do you remember when Greymon first digivolved into Skullgreymon? That Ultimate-level monster obeyed Tai's commands, that wouldn't have happened if Tai wasn't on the road of damnation. But we still have small lapses in our control of him. Then there's Izzy, we almost got him to join us. Knowledge is a child of Courage, remember, corrupt the base, everything will follow. But there was a problem, sense Tai was completely corrupt, neither was Izzy, and you retched kids got him to help to you! A sly smile moved across Tai's face. We also got that Motomiya kid because of Tai and Matt. Because his digieggs that he was to bear were corrupted, he thus became corrupt. And Cody Hida, well, he's an interesting story. He's torn between good and evil, all because of his digieggs!
Kari was now puzzled, Why are you telling us all of this?
To let you know where you stand in the grand scheme of things. Why else? Tai started to laugh, but it wasn't his laugh, it was much darker. Oh, I can sense your forces tearing through the dimensional barriers that protect this world and all that dwell upon it. Time for a fight! Tai dropped from the air and upon the hard ground. He slowly got up from the dirt, brushing the dust off, then spoke. Sorry for cutting this little fight of ours short, but we have bigger fish to fry! Agumon! The reptile Digimon came running out of one of the burned buildings, alongside with Gabumon.
Agumon warp-digivolve to... the first pillar of light forced the reptile into the Champion-level Greymon. A second pillar of light changed it into the Ultimate-level MetalGreymon. The third, and final, pillar of light slammed into the cyborg Digimon, causing it to go to Mega. Black and red armor materialized on the legs of the dragon Digimon, while black armor covered the arms and hands. Two solid, black wings' formed upon the back, a disfigured version of the Crest of Courage was adorned on each. Remaining additions were either red, silver, or black, making the Digimon more menacing. ... Wargreymon.
The Mega-level Digimon flew passed Tai, allowing him to jump up onto the dragon's back. They say a corrupted Wargreymon is more dangerous than a BlackWargreymon! Matt, it's your turn! Wargreymon, with Tai on his back, flew up into the air, raising above the burned buildings.
Okay, Gabumon, you heard Tai! Matt's D-3 and crest briefly flashed rainbow of colors as the warp-digivolving capability was activated.
Gabumon warp-digivolve to... a black pillar of light struck the Rookie Digimon, forcing it to the Champion. A second pillar of light hit the wolf Digimon, turning it into the Ultimate-level werewolf, WereGarurumon. The last pillar of light slammed into the Digimon forcing into a Mega. The Digimon was once again on all fours, but had several additions to it. He was more of a cyborg than anything else, black armor was integrated into the midsection, head, and legs. The tail was also black, having no flesh to it. ... MetalGarurumon.
Each Mega, with their respective partners, flew towards an open area that was cleaned of all humans, animals, and buildings. Wargreymon, land near the location of the spatial distortion. You probably should prepare for a fight, but it should be pretty easy if we do! We'll reveal our secret weapon if we need to! Tai yelled out to his partner. Both Megas landed simultaneously next to each other on the decimated ground, clouds of dust flew around because of their landing. Soon after their landing, the sky started to open up, a direct route to and from the Digital World. A huge base could be seen through the rift, it was a silver-gray color, reflecting much of the light that was beamed upon it by the sun. Huge Digimon poured through the whole in space, most of them were Megas. At the front of the charge was HerculesKabuterimon, Phoenixmon, Rosemon, Aquilamon, each ready for a fight. It's time! Wargreymon and MetalGarurumon jumped from the ground to meet the Alliance Digimon head on.
Nova Force. Wargreymon reared back, collecting black energy in the palms of its hands. The spherical attack shot forward to the four Digimon in front of him.
Crimson Flame. Phoenixmon moved to position ahead of the other partner Digimon. The red flames that emerged from the wings collided with the Nova Force, obliterating both attacks, and causing a bright white light to form at the meeting place. Wargreymon's attack was the exact opposite composition of Phoenixmon's attack, resulting in the phosphorous-like light show.
Metal Wolf Claw. A stream of bluish-white ice came out of MetalGarurumon's mouth, the air around the attack nearly froze because of the temperature. HerculesKabuterimon flew towards the attack to allow Izzy to use the new weapons. Izzy pulled out a small silver sphere with a single red button on the top, he pressed it, then threw towards the incoming attack. The sphere hit the attack, producing an explosion of heat that liquefied the attack.
TK and Kari ran into the battlefield in time for the arrival of Ookiimon. The Digimon was black in nature, it was twenty meters long, and ten meters across. It was a transport Digimon, it had a empty compartment that could house soldiers and Digimon, and had massive black wings on each side that allowed it to move at high speeds. The side of Ookiimon opened up, revealing dozens of Saberleomon and the best soldiers, with their generals. Cody came running out with Armadillomon, TK, Kari, we came as fast as we could, but the ports were being blocked and we needed to search for new pathways!
We already knew something was wrong, TK replied. Hundreds are dead because of the Digital-- he was cut of by a diabolical laugh that seemed to surround them. From one of the buildings came a Piedmon, he jumped from the rubble, and headed, swords first, to Cody. Cody was scared stiff as the Phantom Digimon rapidly approached, then his D-3 suddenly exploded with bright yellow light.
Armadillomon warp-digivolve to... the yellow pillar of light hit the mammal Digimon head on. He changed to his Champion form, Ankylomon. Then the second pillar hit, forcing him into his Ultimate form, Shakkoumon, a giant silver artifact-like Digimon with angel wings. And, finally, the last pillar of yellow light slammed into the Ultimate Digimon, it changed into its last form. In its hand was a huge, silver axe, and upon each shoulder sat to shields. The was large and woolly, but had a relatively small head between the shields. ... Vikemon.
The new Digimon had just reached Mega for the first time ever, no knew if it was ready for a monster like Piedmon. Arctic Blizzard, clouds formed overhead the two Digimon, snow started to gently fall. Vikemon slammed its hand into Piedmon, sending him flying towards the clouds. The snow abruptly got stronger, allowing frost to form on Piedmon, causing him to increase in weight, and fall to the ground. Vikemon and Cody charged off to the fallen Digimon to continue the fight.
I wonder if Patamon and Nyaromon came along? Kari looked around to see if the Digimon were somewhere else.
You'll never get rid of us! Patamon flew out of Ookiimon, followed by Gatomon. We'd never miss this!
Kari bent down to meet Gatomon square in the eye, How did you get back to Champion? You were at In-Training when we left, she was thoroughly puzzled by this.
Some Darkness was still in my system from the battle with Dedramon, the port between the Worlds forced it off, and allowed me to digivolve back to Champion. I think... Gatomon trailed off.
In that case, I think you should digivolve to Mega! TK pulled out his D-3.
Patamon warp-digivolve to... the tiny Digimon instantly changed into Angemon when a pillar of light hit him. A second pillar of light hit, forcing him into the armored Magnaangemon. The last pillar of light induced the transformation to Mega. The Angel Digimon had eight golden wings, and glorious blue armor covered the body and arms. A golden, silk-like cloth came down from the waist, the pictograms upon it glowed a wonderful yellow light. ... Seraphymon.
Gatomon warp-digivolve to... the feline Digimon digivolved to Angewomon when the pink pillar of light hit her. Another, and last, pillar of light hit the Angel Digimon forced her to the Mega. The Digimon was long and white, the fur tinted pink in places. Ten small wings grew from the back, they served little use. She had green eyes, long teeth, and a white mane that hid most of the long ears. ... Magnadramon.
Both holy Digimon swooped down to their proper partners, picking them up with ease. Each flew towards the main battle with Tai and Matt as the focus. TK rubbed his eyes when he saw a Digimon that was unknown to him. TK, that is Valkyrimon. Aquilamon must have digivolved to Mega somehow, Seraphymon spoke in a deep, godly voice. We should join the fight, and fast, our side doesn't seem to be faring too well against Tai and Matt.
Kari, look, General Mazzola has joined the fight! How is his Digimon at Omega? That's not possible, it didn't defeat an Angel! Magnadramon spoke in a worried voice.
Maybe you guys will have to digivolve again, but this fight will be hard, for sure! Kari looked at her D-3, not sure if their Digimon could digivolve again.
Fenrir Sword.
Crimson Flame.
Giga Scissor Claw.
Attacks from Valkyrimon, Phoenixmon, and HerculesKabuterimon slammed into MetalGarurumon knocking him back several meters, but Wargreymon attacked the backs of the three Digimon. Wargreymon rushed passed the injured Digimon and landed at MetalGarurumon's side. Comrade, it is time to digivolve! MetalGarurumon rose up from the ground and looked at Wargreymon, he nodded.
Guys, you're right, it is time to use our ace, Tai pulled out his D-3 and accessed a program he created just for this purpose. Okay, do it now! A black light emanated from the Megas' bodies, both started to grow many times their normal size.
... MetalGarurumon...
DNA digivolve to... the bodies of the two Digimon continued to glowed all over, the bodies collapsed into the head, and then grew out again as a jointed limbs, with some of the armor as shoulders. A new body began to materialize as a glowing, black mass. When the body took on a solid form, it was black and silver, no colors beyond that. The new Digimon was easily seven stories high, not too many Digimon reached that height. ... Omnimon.
The Alliance Digimon, except for TK's, Kari's, and Cody's, were too busy with Scutidramon to see the impending danger. Each attacked with all their might, but it did little good to slow the demonic creature from impaling the partner Digimon. Transcendent Sword. A huge sword threw its self out of the Wargreymon hand, more pictograms covered its sides. The massive, lumbering HerculesKabuterimon turned around when it heard the attack called out, only to meet the sword in his side. The Beetle Digimon hissed in pain as the sword dug deeper in the soft innards. TK and Kari were in range to see the injured beetle attempt to fight back, but each time was hurt more by the sword.
I am tired of you hurting my friends! Where do you get off by doing this? No more! TK yelled out to Omnimon, his D-3 started to glow with a golden light. Kari looked over to TK, not sure what to do.
I'm with you all the way, TK, Kari whispered to herself, her D-3 now started to glow a golden light as well. It's working.... TK, it's working! With those words, the two partner Digimon glowed the same golden light that the D-3s did. Both holy creatures grew many times their normal size much like Wargreymon and MetalGarurumon.
... Magnadramon...
DNA digivolve to... the legs of Seraphymon glowed even brighter than the rest of the body, then was absorbed into his body. The upper part of Magnadramon's body melded with the lower part, the remaining body became bulkier and stronger. Magnadramon's whip-like lower half connected with Seraphymon's body. Body armor from Seraphymon spread further across the joined bodies, meanwhile changing from a blue to a radiant gold. The ten golden wings upon its body grew to a mass almost twice the size of its body, each having more pronounced feathers upon them. Golden silk cloth moved further down the body hiding part of Magnadramon's integrated midsection. From the top of the head to the end of its whip-like lower body, it measured roughly six stories high. ... Qaitakalnimon.
A majestic blue light surrounded Qaitakalnimon's body, his power resonated across the land. He in a deep, hybrid voice that could be mistaken for a god, You have continued to cause pain and suffering for the Digital World, now you strive to make that so for this world, as well! How do you justify yourself?
Omnimon pulled its sword out of HerculesKabuterimon's side, resulting in a massive hiss of pain, then his collapse. We do not have to justify ourselves to the likes of you! You should know by now that one world isn't enough, we will control three worlds under our power! Transcendent Sword.
Qaitakalnimon flew over to Omnimon to attack, Aondo's Bidding. The ten golden wings bent over his body, creating a barrier that few could penetrate. A shrieking sound emanated from the wings caused Omnimon to cover its head in the vein attempt to block the sound. Then it came, an explosion of golden light traveled from Qaitakalnimon to the immobilized Omnimon, knocking the massive creature to the ground. Do you have enough? Or do you want more?
That's funny, we were about to ask you the same thing! Supreme Cannon. A cannon emerged from the MetalGarurumon hand, it fired a orange ball of energy. The attack moved to fast to react sufficiently block it, but the attack didn't hit. Qaitakalnimon opened its eyes to see a giant black appendage that blocked the attack, he traced it back to a enormous black beetle Digimon. We were informed of another Digidestined around here, we still say your weak!
Dimensional Scissor. GranKuwagamon brought its massive jaws down onto Omnimon's MetalGarurumon hand. Qaitakalnimon moved one of its wings so the Beetle Digimon could see and hear Kari.
Ken, get out of here! Go fight Scutidramon, you can't survive against this Omega! Kari pleaded. Ken nodded and spoke something to his Digimon, then both moved away from this fight and headed to the other. Okay, Omnimon, we're alone now! Fight! Qaitakalnimon flew around Omnimon with great leisure, while Omnimon attempted to jab its sword into the opponent's side. Qaitakalnimon threw its bulky tail at Omnimon, Omnimon retaliated by jabbing the sword towards him, but missed.
Meanwhile, across the battlefield, the five other Megas fought against Scutidramon. Their partner humans fought against General Mazzola, the Alliance was slowly losing. General Moriyama's Digimon, Piedmon, was winning against Vikemon and Cody. Digital Aftermath forces were conjuring outside districts, such as Tamachi, but were being slowed down by the Saberleomon that the Ookiimon had released to stop them. Qaitakalnimon continued to dodge Omnimon's attacks, but he was slowing down from the constant movement. Omnimon launched various Supreme Cannons' at the Holy Digimon, but missed, and the attacks slammed into the abandoned, destroying them. Scutidramon threw its spear at the attacking Digimon, impaling the fiery bird, known as Phoenixmon, in the wing.
Izzy pulled a piece of shrapnel out of his arm. Now, all together! The five partner Digimon moved back at one, ready to fire their attacks.
Crimson Flame.
Dimensional Scissor.
Giga Scissor Claw.
Aurvandril's Arrow.
Thorn Whip.
The five attacks smashed into Scutidramon and the ground just below it. Shear force caused the Demonic Digimon to be knocked away hundreds of meters, and into a incinerated building. General Mazzola sneered at Digidestined, This isn't over, Alliance bitches! It isn't over! He turned away from Chosen, and ran away, towards his fallen Digimon. Izzy, Sora, Mimi, and Yolei were picked up be their respective Digimon, and flew off to secure the location for a temporary base of operations. Ken just stood their, watching TK, Kari, their partner Digimon fight against their own siblings. He finally gave in and got up onto his Mega Digimon, then they took off, following the other Digidestined. The battlefield was mostly empty now, except for the two remaining Digimon.
Tai, why continue this? It's a draw, so far! Kari screamed from Qaitakalnimon.
It's not over til it's over!
Kari was about to cry when she heard that, Tai only lived for the fight at this point, but now she wasn't sure if it really was Tai. Have it your way! Qaitakalnimon, finish them off!
Qaitakalnimon lifted its right arm up towards the heavens, electricity poured down from the clouds, and formed a swords made out of thunder that struck fear in some. Heaven's Sword. He brought the sword down to the MetalGarurumon arm, cutting it off at the shoulder. Omnimon shrieked in pain as the black blood poured out. Bits and pieces of Omnimon started to glow, then flew away from the body to join the severed arm, the pieces and the arm instantly downgraded to a barely living Gabumon. Omnimon hobbled around, half its mind was just ripped away because of a brutal attack, and some of the internal organs were now missing. It attempted to swing its sword at Qaitakalnimon, but its right snapped off, causing the Digimon to fall over to the ground. Omnimon started to pick itself up, but the remaining arm and leg broke off as well. It glowed once more, reducing the once dynamic Digimon back to Agumon.
Tai ran over to his Digimon, nurturing him slightly. It still isn't over! He held his D-3 in the air. Gateway open! A circular puncture space and time opened up to another location in the Real World. On the other side was what appeared to be a high advanced laboratory. We'll see you again, Tai, Matt, and the two Digimon entered the portal, they were probably miles away from them now. Matt and Tai walked away, but another person walked into view, General Mazzola.
I bet you didn't know I could open up my own personal gateways! I also got away from your pathetic underlings quite easily, you should train them better. Here's a parting gift, Kari. From me to you! He reached for something outside of the view for the opening. Do you like PPRs? I like them, but not as much as old fashion guns. I bet you want the cartridge for this so I can't kill people with, here, let me unload it for you! He aimed the gun at the ground in front of Kari, then shot multiple times. Each shot scared Kari more and more, she could have easily been killed a dozen times. General Mazzola continued to shoot until the gun started to make a clicking sound. Cartridge empty. The gateway instantly closed.
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Kari, please tell me! It's been four days, you know how impatient I am! Yolei pleaded with Kari to tell her more about their past. Maybe if I knew, I would relate to you better? It sounded more like a question than a statement.
All right, I'll tell you! It has to do with how Agumon and Gabumon first reached Mega. We were nearing the final days of our battle with Myotismon, when we got a prophecy. It said we had to sacrifice a good friend to do, Pumpkinmon. We did everything it said, MetalGreymon blew him up, then they reached Mega. We defeated Myotismon, that simple, or so we thought. When he returned in his Mega form, it called for the Angel Digimon to reach Mega to defeat him again. That also called for a sacrifice, of Wizardmon's, by Gatomon. That allowed Patamon and Gatomon to digivolve to Mega. Then we defeated him, but we had a short victory. We were all called back to the Digital World within hours of winning to fight the Dark Masters. That's when got orders from Gennai that we'll all have to be at the Mega to fight the Dark Masters and our final, unseen enemy. His orders called for the defeat of Whamon, at the hands of Wargreymon. At that time, we then all reached Mega, defeated the Dark Masters and the unseen enemy called Apocalymon, all in a two week time period. Kari almost broke down to tears remember the faces of the sacrificed Digimon as they were being killed. This is why we kept bottled up, it hurt so bad then, and even to this day! Yolei didn't expect that outburst of heartbreaking information, so she remained quiet. Well, tragedy often heralds flight, so TK and I our going to go out to find the Aftermath Flying Base. Oh, tell Admiral McPherson that he has been reassigned to the duty of saving Tamachi. Odaiba doesn't need saving, it's already dead. We'll hopefully be back before sunset, bye, Yolei waved a little as Magnadramon lifted Kari up into the air to join TK and Seraphymon. Both flew off into the rising sun, hoping to strike a serious blow against the Digital Aftermath. Yolei walked back to the makeshift base that they had constructed for the stay in the Real World. She stayed her distance from the new member of the Holy Alliance, Ken. Yolei now knew he had the Crest of Kindness, and Gennai said he had his connections to Darkness. This was going to be a very long war...
I had to live one week without my precious iMac for a week! *Screams* Back to business, I couldn't explain Ken too well for what he did last chapter, I hope to find some way eventually. Or I'll forget all about it and it will never be solved. I've also neglected to say some things in my author's notes:
- General Mazzola is based on a friend I have from school, Louis Mazzola.
- Dedramon's original name (given by the friend) was Demondramon.
- Scuti' in Scutidramon means shield' in Latin.
- My friend, Louis Mazzola, is just as insane as his character in this series.
- Qaitakalnimon's name is based on the god Qaitakalnin. The god is from southeastern Siberia, and is a guardian spirit.
- Qaitakalnimon's attack name, Aondo's Bidding, is based on the god Aondo from central Nigeria. He was a creator god (created Earth). He sends the sun out each mourning, and roars with thunder that heralds his storms.
Preview:
It must be cloaked in some way that renders it invisible to the naked eye, how annoying. But when we do find it, we'll destroy, or damage it beyond repair!
Quote:
The very essence of literature is the war
between emotion and intellect, between life
and death. When literature becomes too
intellectuak--when it begins to ignore the
passions, the emotions--it becomes sterile,
silly, and actually without substance.
- Isaac Bashevis Singer's Universe,
interview with Richard Burgin in
the New York Times Magazine
[December 3, 1978]