Tai is alive, but hurt. Sora has left for the front lines of the war. The Aftermath Flying Base has been destroyed. The Alliance has taken the information from the Flying Base. The Plague of Darkness is coming. Kari isn't sure of the war anymore. Few things will be the same after this war...
One World Isn't Enough
Let There Be Darkness
VincereNoctem@aol.com
The Deployment Center was filled with people of every rank, even the lowest of ranks were there to see this event that will change the face of humanity. It was a dark place, not too many lights to illuminate the controls, but the buttons glowed, though. Davis was in his standard command uniform, gray shirt, black pants and shoes, various metals and command bars. Matt was wearing combat clothing, black armor that shinned in the light, automatic PPRs built into the arm coverings, strength amplifiers, and most importantly, his hair in a presentable form. Joe was also there, he wore the gray medical uniform, command bars, and pitch black boots. Initialize phase one of deployment, Joe spoke simply. This was his project to command, no one else had a right to it.
Initializing. Gateways open.
A smile spread across Joe's face, Recalibrate shield harmonics to match the frequency of the virus. Start phase two. He had been waiting years for this moment.
Activation of local gates, commencing. Port doors opening.
The door in the front of the large room opened up, a brilliantly colored gateway was revealed, colors of every type swirled around each other. Good. Phase three initiate.
Deploying virus one. A small canister-like device flew into the gateway, disappearing somewhere on Earth. Deploying virus two. A second canister flew into the gateway, this time a different location. Deploying canister three. The process continued on and on, making Joe quite bored. His attention was taken away from the gateway when the door to this room slid open.
Yes? I'm not a ghost, if you were wondering, Tai walked into the room, in time for the sixth canister to be launched. What have I missed so far? He moved towards the gateway opening, looking at curiously, a small limp hindered his speed
Where have you been? And why are you limping around? Joe wasn't the slightest bit interested by his injury, but interested by his tardiness. We've sent General Mazzola out to look for you!
Call him back then. To answer your question, I've been under Cyberdramon's protection after I got hurt. TK and Kari attacked the Flying Base, it was destroyed, Tai spoke calmly. It's amazing what team work can do.
They could've never gotten through our defenses, I specially designed them to shoot them down! There's something you're not telling us! Joe walked towards Tai, he held a knife behind himself. Matt noticed it, but did nothing to change that.
Simple, they had complete control over our systems. They ordered our soldiers to leave. They shut down the defenses. They entered and destroyed the base, Joe was going to counter Tai's words, but he pulled out an item from his pocket. You can check the data crystal, Tai didn't seem to be worried at all, even though he was lying.
Joe snatched the crystal out if his hand, pushing it into a reader, Joe whispered to himself. He looked back to Matt, shaking his head. Matt seemed determined for more information, he started moving for the door. Where are you going?
Matt paused for a second, To our secondary base, I need to... monitor the plague from there. Matt rushed out of the room, making it so that no one else could ask questions.
I have my uncertainties about his loyalties sometimes, Tai shook his head.
Can we really trust anyone? Joe motioned slightly to Tai, which confused him to a certain degree.
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TK walked down the hallways of their makeshift base. He went down hall after hall, making his way to a certain person's room. People smiled to him as he passed them, he smiled back each time. TK pushed the door open to his destination, Hey, Yolei, we need you-- he stopped dead in his tracks when he saw Yolei jumping up and down on Ken, naked. Both of them stopped as they saw TK stand there, wide eyed. I should have knocked first! he rushed back out the door, closing it behind him.
Okay, remind me to lock the door next time! Yolei said, panicked. Now, where were-- she was interrupted again when the door opened. he had his eyes covered with one hand, making sure his head was turned away.
You might need this! TK dug into his pockets, pulling out a small, silver package, then threw it to Ken. By the way, meeting in ten... make it twenty minutes! he rushed back out, locking the door behind himself.
Ken looked up to Yolei, At least he's considerate. Let's get this on before my euphoric-like state wears off! he flipped Yolei onto her back, then started to kiss her across her chest.
My eyes will never be the same again! TK rushed to the center of the busy base, getting Cody's attention.
TK, what's up? Cody got up to follow TK.
Meeting has been changed to twenty minutes from now! TK continued to rush to the communication monitor.
Ken and Yolei... and at this time in the morning, TK looked at his watch. It's two a.m.! Cody stopped, allowing TK to continue without him. There's a war going on out there, and they're trying to have pleasure! Oh, I wish Kari would wake up! TK punched in a source code for Sora's location. After a second of waiting, the screen came up, surprisingly with Sora on it.
What, TK? she seemed annoyed. If you haven't noticed, there's a war going on out here! Phoenixmon could be seen in the background firing its Crimson Flames' attack at the Aftermath soldiers.
I have to tell you something, Tai isn't dead! Okay, Sora, Tai isn't dead! TK waved his hands around to make sure Sora was paying attention, she definitely listened now.
What? How? Are you kidding? Sora yelled, hoping it wasn't a cruel joke.
No joke! I found him in a burned building after my first call. Now, Sora, get back here before you hurt yourself! She looked very confused, but that wore away to happiness. Sora turned to Phoenixmon, calling something that was inaudible to TK, then the screen turned off. That went better than I expected! he was surprised by her compliance. TK walked to the center table that acted as a place for briefings. He sat there for several minutes, content with this peace. Mimi finished cleaning up the small kitchen,' then walked over to TK.
Okay, TK, what's bothering you? Mimi was curious about his facial expression and why he was slouching so much.
TK got into a better position. Sora is confusing me so much, she never acts like this! Then there's Kari, she gives me different emotions about the subject of helping Tai! Yolei is banging Ken repeatedly, and he seems so vulnerable right now! Izzy has gone into research mode, so there is no word from him! You seem all happy and cheerful, which confuses me! Same goes for Cody! And then there's me, I'm trapped between all of this! he looked at Mimi. Why does there have to be a war? Our lives could be so peaceful and tranquil!
Mimi smiled at TK, stroking her hand across his cheek. I don't know why there's a war, but I know it will be peaceful someday. I also agree that Ken seems vulnerable, but maybe he really needs this attention' right now. I'll give you more insight later, but I need to close up the kitchen. Maybe the soldiers will get the idea of diet, they're worse than In-Training level Digimon! Mimi got up from the metallic chair, hugging TK before walking away. TK slouched once more, the chaos in this base was amazing for this time of the night.
TK jumped up when he felt someone touch his hand, Relax, TK, it's only me! His eyes focused on the person speaking, Kari. You fell asleep here at the table. How much sleep have you had, besides this little catnap?
Well, um, let's see, TK paused to think. About fifty-four minutes, three hours ago, Kari glared at him. As Sora said, there's a war going on out here!' TK laughed at the idea of quoting someone at a time like this.
I would say came to bed with me, but the meeting is about to start! Kari smiled warmly at TK. He looked across the table, Mimi was sitting there, chatting with Cody about recipes. Izzy had left the computers to be in this meeting, though, he did seemed annoyed. Yolei was playing with Ken's hair, while he sat there, content. Sora wasn't back yet, which didn't surprise TK one bit. You might as well start, TK. They're getting restless! Kari took a seat next to TK, as usual.
Okay, everyone, pay attention! the chatting slowly stopped, allowing TK to speak. It has been proven that Tai is alive, I just had to find him. It has also been that Agumon has achieved an alternate Ultimate form, judging by the creature I saw tending to Tai, everyone exchanged various glances to each other, not really sure about this development. The Flying Base has been neutralized, so that is no longer a threat. We've gathered information on the mysterious general that we know little about, Davis Motomiya. His partner Digimon is Aeroveedramon, but little is know of that Digimon. His father is dead, killed in a car accident two years ago. We know nothing of his mother, and his sister seems to allude us every time, TK flipped through the pages of data in front of him, reaching the single most important piece. The Artificials have also been up to something. In fact, the soldiers that we have been fighting are Artificials given lower jobs. The basis of their body structure is from the Dark Ocean, which doesn't surprise me. And the most important so far, someone named Mazzola is running the show on some level. But it's not General Mazzola, this one is a human, of some sort. He seems to have a direct connection to everything going on in this war, but data on him is restricted even to Tai and Matt!
Izzy found this quite boring, he already reviewed the data. But Mimi hadn't, Does it tell how much he's running the show? We really need to know!
It only says that he's way up there, and knows some things about us.
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The temporary medical tent, belonging to the Holy Alliance, flooded with people. Medical officers rushed around, attempting to help the injured people. The injured acted strange, not like themselves, their skin impossibly pale. The Chief Medical officer hurried around the stretchers, helping who he could. If only we knew what's wrong! the person he was attending to suddenly died, her eyes turned cloudy. The Chief closed her eyes, an officer rushed over. Mrs. Ichijouji has died, sense we don't know why these people are sick, destroy the body. The soldier called over an officer, both carried the stretcher out of area. TK has to know about this!
The Chief threw off his plastic gloves, running over to the comm center. He typed in his command code, giving him access to the system. Computer, contact Holy Alliance Real World base. A searching' symbol appeared on the screen, the disappeared. The black monitor gave way to an image of a table, surrounded by the top members of the Alliance. A silver chair spun around, TK sitting on top of it. TK, we have a big problem!
Don't tell me, people are getting sick for no apparent reason? TK sighed deeply, he knew something was wrong.
Yes, how did you know?
Izzy just deciphered some files Kari and I stole. I'll relay the data to you, TK pressed a button on the table, the data transferred to the Medical Tent. It's right on schedule! The message abruptly severed, but the data stream was complete.
Okay, let's see what makes this thing tick! he accessed the file. The Plague of Darkness? This is getting stranger and stranger! Without doing anything, an image of a double helix popped up on screen. DNA? It must lock onto the genetic coding. That explains the pale skin and sunken eyes, I think. Tomeo, get over here! A tall, black-haired man ran over to the Chief.
What is it? he seemed annoyed to be taken away from his patient.
What does this look like to you? the Chief pointed to a simulation of a bizarre, germ-like creature.
It appears to lock onto genetic coding, killing the neighboring cells in the process. Interesting, what is it? Tomeo didn't have a clue to what it was.
This is the thing that's killing our patients!
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The room was dark for the most part, except for a single light at a desk. Kari sat there, typing a file that could change the whole war. Tendrils of brown fell down in front on her eyes occasionally, she quickly brushed them away. A bright light flooded the room, blinding Kari, when the door opened. Who's there? Kari said, never lifting her head from the computer.
Don't recognize your boyfriend? TK walked into the room, shutting the door behind himself. What are you doing? And why are you still awake? TK looked at the clock on the computer screen, It's four in the mourning!
Didn't I tell you to go to bed two hours ago? The thing I'm doing, well, this could change the war. Nothing will be the same again! TK bent over to see the data Kari was typing, his jaw dropped. I would have the same reaction if I saw this!
Kari, are you sure about this? We can't go back on this once it starts! TK finished reviewing the information. If we fail, Earth is dead to all, and a home to the Dark Ocean!
I'm very well aware what could happen. That's why I'm keeping certain people out of this, just in case. TK, can you do me a favor? he nodded slowly, not sure if he wanted to. Call a meeting, only people with Digimon are invited! Kari looked over what she wrote. Everyone will have to play a big role in this....
Okay, meeting will probably start in ten minutes. I hope you know what you're doing, Kari.
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The weak have already started to die! Why? Matt yelled, to Joe. He was furious, this wasn't how it was planned.
We never tested the virus on weak or injured people, it wasn't supposed to matter! Simultaneous death for all, except for those with D-3s or injections of Trilexilen! So screaming at me isn't going to solve, Matt! Joe rushed through the papers of data on the virus, no answers surfaced. Maybe Noctem planned this the whole time!
Davis slammed his fist against the metal table, Are you saying he crossed us? The Dark Ocean does not lie to its allies!
How can you be sure? So us original Digidestined have been involved with Noctem for nine years, but he keeps secrets from us! He could have easily waited for the right time for his plans to be fulfilled! It's probably his goal the whole time to plunge both Worlds into Darkness, ruling them by himself!
I don't have to listen to this! I'm leaving! Matt walked out of the briefing room.
Me too! Davis walked out, following Matt.
Great! Now I'm alone! Joe gathered his things, then walked out of the briefing room. He ran into someone, but never looked to see whole it was, Tai. Tai got up from the ground, sweeping the dirt off of his clothing.
Why is everyone in a rush? Tai walked into the briefing room, Finally, a chance to be alone! he pressed a button on the table, locking the door so no one could get in. Relaxation at last! Tai stretched out on the chair, placing his feet on the table. I need more times like– Tai fell to ground, pain emanating from his eyes. Bizarre images flooded his mind, he pain was meaningless to this event.
You can't keep me here forever, Noctem! a figure covered by the shadows spoke out.
Stop resisting us, bold one. Darkness is eternal, pain subsides, but it takes awhile! the tall red-robbed, angel-winged creature said. Its blue eyes turned a blood red, then it grabbed the person's leg, fracturing it in several places. The man screamed out in pain as the bones were destroyed, fragments digging into the muscle. Do you enjoy this?
He swallowed the pain, Someday the Digidestined will find me, then will defeat you!
Funny, very funny! You will fall to Darkness, no one can resist it forever! And when that happens, I will make you the ultimate Bellator Tenebris! Hope you have fun with your injury! Noctem moved out of the room, it feet never touching the ground. After the man was sure Noctem was gone, he screamed. He couldn't stop screaming, not only for the injury, but the loss of his once enjoyable life.
The pain slowly subsides from Tai, A premonition? But Kari only has that power. Either way, this looked bad for the man. But who is he? He seems so familiar!
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Digidestined of the Alliance gathered around the silver table, talking amongst themselves, curious to know what was going on. TK and Kari were off to the side, talking nervously. Okay, Kari, I can still call off this meeting, no one would get hurt by it! TK pleaded with Kari.
But people will get hurt! This war has spread to mainland Asia! China and India have well over two billion people between them! Kari walked out to the briefing table, TK slowly followed. Okay, everyone, please sit down! Kari called out to the other teenagers. They sat down compliantly, leaving Kari to be the last standing. I have developed a plan that could end this war. Not just for a year, not just for ten years, but forever! But it could come at a high price...
It's okay, Kari, your plans have never failed! Izzy spoke, enthusiastically. We believe you when you say you have a plan to end this. Right, Digidestined? everyone nodded to Izzy's little speech.
Thank, guys, I needed that, Kari opened up her folder with the data. It's quite simple really, our forces continue fighting on the front lines, so not to create suspicion. While the rest of us deal fatal blows to the Aftermath! This is how it's going to go, Izzy, you'll take on Joe, dealing with him any way you can. TK, you'll take on General Moriyama, the information from Cody will help. Cody, Ken, Yolei, and Mimi, you'll attack Aftermath bases in both worlds using your Digimon. Sora, I doubt my decision a little, you'll go after Tai, Sora seemed relieved not to be going after someone else, but was worried at the same time. And myself, I'll go after General Mazzola. I recommend that all of us bring our Digimon, we'll need them! As for Davis and Matt, we don't know where they are, the data from the Flying Base never said. We can deal with them later!
Everyone looked at each other, now hoping Kari knew what she was doing. TK spoke up, We'll give you the locations of your targets in three hours. In the meantime, get some rest, you'll need it!
The next chapter will be great... I hope. It won't be up for at least four days after this chapter is submitted, I'll be gone for a few days. Horrible futures will be brought to life when Kari's plan takes full effect. Kari's job against General Mazzola will make you sick, as well as herself. The plan will change the shape of the war, in fact, the plan will be going on until the end of chapter 14.
My little character picking is still going on, the information is in the last chapter's end notes. I want more people entering for it so I have more of a choice for my upcoming series.
Preview:
General Moriyama dodged each of TK's attack, it was only a game for him. His knife slashed at TK's arm, dirt filled the wound from the upturned earth. TK knew what he had to do to end this fighting...
Quote:
You can never plan the future by the past.
-Letter to a member of the National Assembly (1791)