People are dying. The war rages on. A plan written by the Bearer of Light could change the two worlds. It's a critical time right now, one mistake could kill them all...
One World Isn't Enough
General's Death
VincereNoctem@aol.com
The atmosphere at the Alliance base was dreary and quiet, the one was truely ready for the impending events. Mimi slowly served the soldiers their meals, she felt bad, but her part of the plan was less invasive. Soldiers watched the top members of the Alliance sit dolefully, never expecting the change rapidly approaching. TK worked on files that would govern what would happen if someone didn't come back, including himself. Explosions from the front lines of the war echoed to the base, reverberating on the metal walls. Kari thought out her moves for the fight' against General Mazzola, she secretly knew that TK wanted to take him on himself. Communications from the medical outposts gave reports of the weaker people dying in horrible, painful ways. Sora loaded PPRs into her jacket, plenty of weapons would be needed to combat Tai's powers. Saberleomon groups charged out of gateways from the Digital World to the war torn neighborhoods where kids once played. Izzy sat in a metal chair, just sitting there, not touching his computer. Artificials from the Digital Aftermath bases poured into the Real World, their partner Digimon fighting everything that was good in the worlds. Yolei sat next to Ken, holding their hands, hoping for eventual peace between the Worlds. Weapons were removed from their lockers, loaded and ready for the conflagration. Cody practiced his moves on stuffed dummies, breaking off their arms and legs. All looked up when a beeping started to ring in the base, signifying the moment they hated to exist.
The Alliance Digidestined gathered around multiple computers and gateways. Kari spoke first, I wish I didn't have to send everyone off to a fight that could kill them, but we all have our demons to face. Izzy, Tentomon, you'll be going through digiport one. I have managed to open the ports to the target location where Joe should be, but you might have to search for him. You're cleared to go, Izzy held up his D-3 to the computer, then disappeared. TK, Patamon, General Moriyama should be in a training room, according to his schedule. You're cleared to go, TK held up his D-3, disappearing soon enough. Cody, Ken, Yolei, Mimi, you'll be attacking the Digital Aftermath home base. It will be hard, but with your Mega Digimon, you'll win! Kari smiled slightly, knowing that someone could be killed. You're cleared to go, they held up their D-3s, all of them disappearing into the Digital World. Only Sora and herself were remained. Okay, Sora...
You go ahead, Kari, Sora interrupted. General Mazzola will take a lot of time to beat! You'll need that time. We all know that Tai could be easier, as long as that creature called Noctem doesn't take over. He wants to be good, I won't need as much time! Sora could be right, but she doubted her own words.
Sure, Sora, but you'll have to leave soon! You don't have a big window of opportunity! Kari bent down, picking up Gatomon. Not a lot of time at all, a faint blue light surrounded her body, then broke down into data. those words echoed, even if she was gone.
Sora turned around, walking out of the room. I'm quite aware of that, Kari...
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General Moriyama walked into the training room, ready for his workout. He didn't require it, no Artificial needed to work on something that was almost perfect to begin with. In the shadows, TK sat, Right on time, he whispered. Moriyama started to lift the weights, his large muscles flexing every time. As I've always said, no one is perfect, TK removed his PPR from his blue jacket. He positioned the gun so that it could serious damage to his body, then fired. Three blasts of energy from the gun hit General Moriyama, tearing into his flesh. He yelled as the searing heat made the wound even worse.
Shut down all pain receptors! he commanded the computer to do, his pain quickly disappeared. Who did that? General Moriyama stood up, skin and muscle hung from his body.
I did! TK walked out of the shadows, waving his gun around.
General Moriyama examined the injury, flesh fell away, and onto the ground. The metal that acted as his skeletal system was visible, sparks flying off from the severed wires. Takeru Takaishi, I have extensive records on you! he placed his right hand on his wounded arm, then pulled on it. Using enough force, the arm broke off at the shoulder. I bet you didn't know I could do that. He threw the arm across the room, still moving because of residual electrical impulses.
Actually, I did! TK pulled out another PPR from his jacket, now two guns were pointed at General Mazzola. I want to fight you! I know it would be fun for both of us! he sly smirk spread across TK's face.
Won't need to deal with you, my Digimon will! Piedmon, attack! the wall behind Moriyama blew outwards, revealing his Mega-level partner. TK laughed to himself, then the wall behind him also exploded out. Seraphymon flew out, smashing his legs into Piedmon's head. Interesting, very interesting! General Moriyama jumped up into the air, moving meters across the room to a locker. TK was amazed with this accomplishment, no normal human could do that. he smashed his remained hand through the locker door, pulling out a larger PPR. I may only have one arm, but I will beat you! General Moriyama fired his weapon at TK, it seemed Moriyama could win.
TK threw one of the guns to the ground, lifting his free hand into the air. A barrier appeared in front of him, blocking each blast from the PPR. It surged with energy as it resisted the attack, barely surviving when it was over. I do have powers, did your records say that? he dropped the barrier, reaching for the gun as fast as he could. General Moriyama fired again, almost hitting TK multiple times. TK got up from behind a table, firing towards Moriyama, missing each time.
Off to the side, Piedmon and Seraphymon kicked and punched each other. Seraphymon flew up into the air, dodging Piedmon's swords. I've dealt with one of you before, I beat the last one! he spun around, kicking his opponent in the face.
Really? I don't care! Trump Sword, four swords flew out from Piedmon, heading towards Seraphymon. TK's Digimon brought his arm down onto the attack, knocking it away. You think you're so good, but it's only an act! Trump Sword.
General Moriyama had his foot on top of TK's chest, pressing him harder into the ground. You didn't stand a chance against me. I wish this could've been a better fight, Moriyama aimed the PPR at TK's head, ready to fire. He started to pull the trigger when one of Piedmon's swords pierced through his back and through his chest. General Moriyama looked down at the sword, not believing this was happening. His voice became more computerized, Data transfer complete. Moriyama fell to the ground, his mouth forced open by strange black water that flowed out. Once the last few drops of water were out, his body collapsed upon itself. The metal and other technological upgrades had broken into data, leaving only the dead flesh behind.
TK looked over to his Digimon, he was still fighting Piedmon. Why isn't Piedmon de– he was interrupted when Piedmon's body blew apart into data. Well, Seraphymon, we did it! I seemed a little too easy, something must be up! TK looked around the room, then noticed a countdown on the computer screen. Oh, no, it's a detonation device! Seraphymon flapped his ten golden wings, allowing him to fly out as fast as possible. He took TK into his arms and headed to the computer they had first used. TK took out his D-3, Digiport open!
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Yolei, circle around! Ken yelled. The fight against the Digital Aftermath home base was tiring. Defenses fired at them, missing each time, but their luck was never the best.
Okay, Ken! Valkyrimon, attack defense grid two by ten! Yolei's Digimon shot his golden arrow at the defenses, blowing it to pieces. Yeah! This is better than any video game! Right, Mimi?
Rosemon flew past them, Mimi yelled back, Only if we don't get killed! Her Digimon used her thorn whip against the front gates of the base. The base itself was an eerie black, absorbing the light around it. Everyone watched carefully as the sky above them started to turn a black only the Dark Ocean could produce. Hundreds of Artificials ran up to the walls of the base, each carrying a weapon. This won't be good! Cody, try to take out that wall!
Vikemon came running up to the wall, Cody sat atop him. Arctic Blizzard, he opened his mouth, releasing a storm of snow and hail against the wall. As the wall started to freeze, the sky got darker and darker. Each Artificial took aim at Vikemon, then fired simultaneously. Energy blast after energy blast rained down on the partner Digimon, hurting him seriously. He lifted one of the shields off of his shoulder, blocking the attack. Viking Axe, Vikemon slashed with his axe, cutting the Artificials in half. Too easy!
GranKuwagamon flew over the base, then attacked, A wave of black energy exploded out of his body, annihilating half the base with a clean cut. Computer systems were exposed to the air, sparks flying away from them. Dimensional Scissors, the two massive hands crashed into the base, smashing a control tower. Piece of cake!
Cody cheered as the base collapsed at one end, Altogether! We need to finish this! The four Digimon charged to the four sides of the Aftermath base. They prepared for there attacks, the fired.
Thorn Whip.
Fenrir Sword.
Arctic Blizzard.
Each colorful, powerful attack slammed into the base, blowing the entire structure to pieces. Dust filled the air, debris flew across the land, but the largest evil in the Digital World was gone. Yet the sky was still black, it didn't go back to normal, but the Digidestined were too happy to notice. Ken stopped laughing when he saw hundreds of black circles forming around them. Everyone else noticed the circles when they grew many times larger, each one turning out to be a gateway. The closest gateway grew even larger, making room for the more important people. Soon enough, Matt, MetalGarurumon, Davis, and AeroVeedramon came flying out.
Matt spoke out to Alliance members, How dare you destroy our home base! So don't feel so proud, for you are going down with it! A small smile appeared on his face, Do you know you don't need high-tech weaponry to hurt someone? Matt reached for a compartment on MetalGarurumon's back, removing a crossbow. He took aim, then fired. The arrow shot forward, hitting Ken just below his shoulder.
Yolei and GranKuwagamon cried out at once. Yolei panicked, she didn't have a clue what to do. Ken had collapsed onto his Digimon back, blood quickly spread across GranKuwagamon's back. This truely made the Beetle Digimon worry, he could feel it running down the sides of his body.
Everyone, it wasn't our mission to fight Matt and Davis! We have to retreat! Mimi cried out. Yolei took out a laptop, accessing the gateway technology at the Alliance base in the Real World. A blue-tinted gateway opened up on the ground, allowing an escape route from the Digital World. Vikemon jumped into the gateway, followed by GranKuwagamon. Rosemon and Valkyrimon attacked the Aftermath Digimon, keeping them away from the gateway. Yolei, the gateway is going to get unstable if it stays open any longer!
Okay, Mimi! Valkyrimon, go in the gateway! Yolei screamed, tears running down her cheeks. Valkyrimon flew into the gateway, Rosemon close behind. The gateway subsequently closed after the last D-3 signal passed through.
Davis smirked as the thousands of the Digital Aftermath Digimon flooded the land, taking back what was lost. That was fun, Matt.
The eight Digimon and humans flew through the blue tunnel that existed outside space and time. Gravity had no affiliations to the gateways, thus you were weightless while traveling inside. Vikemon could see a light at the end of the tunnel, the Alliance base. All of them fell out of the gateway at once, the partner Digimon automatically downgraded to their Rookie levels. Medical officers rushed to Ken's side, his blood was tinted black, something was inside the arrow. He was carried away, Yolei attempted to follow, but was stopped. One of the officers kept her in place, not letting her go after Ken. She resisted at first, but gave in quickly.
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Kari hid in the shadows of passageways within a base of the Digital Aftermath. She crouched in a corner, out of view to members of the Aftermath. Waiting quietly, she finally saw her target, General Mazzola. He walked past her, never seeing her. Kari snuck closer to the room her target had entered. Come on, Gatomon, they looked around the corner, spotting Mazzola at a computer console. He typed on it, bringing up files that were restricted to him, but he hacked through the barriers. Kari turned to Gatomon, While I keep Mazzola busy, you go sever the wire inside the computer. Her Digimon nodded in agreement, she knew this was an important mission. Kari stood up, then walked into the room, hoping this will go well. Hey, sweetheart! General Mazzola turned around in his chair, he was met by a luscious kiss from the person he least expected. He tried to pull away, but Kari just pulled him in deeper and deeper. Finally he managed to push away.
What are you doing? he screamed.
Everyone needs love, even Artificials! I can't stand Takeru anymore, he's too hopeful! He thinks we'll win the war, I don't, so I want to join you! Kari ran her hand against his chest.
Mazzola changed the spectrum of light he saw with, he scanned her for any weapons, none. Okay, I'll play your game. Any rules? he was suspicious, but this did interest him.
Yes. You sit there and enjoy yourself! Kari pulled him into another kiss, bringing him into a sweet bliss. She kissed all over his face and neck, it interested Mazzola that Kari was doing this. Kari slowly unbuttoned his shirt, exposing his muscular chest to the light of day. Hesitantly, she moved her hands towards his belt. Kari deliberately moved slowly to unbuckle it, hoping not to get an immediate response' from him. She pulled her hand away when she noticed that response, so she only continued to kiss him. Kari secretly dropped her hand to her left leg, opening a buttoned flap of clothing. A hidden pocket was opened, revealing a two foot dagger. It was useless in a battlefield, but this was a very different condition. Kari pulled the dagger out, then back behind her. General Mazzola was pulled into a deeper kiss, keeping his mind occupied. The dagger was drawn further back, then snapped forward. It embedded itself within his chest, strange black blood came out of the wound.
He tripped over his words, Good a... aim, Ka... Kari. You... you hit my cent... central processor! I'm interested... to... to know how I didn't detect your weapon, but I guess... I'll... ne... never know. You... should know that I... I'll always be here, in... in your memories. You did so... something you really did... didn't want to do! I'm happy to... to know I'm going to ruin your life! his body lowered in the chair. Data transfer complete, his chest collapsed upon itself, causing him to release a black liquid from his mouth.
Kari pulled the sword out his carcass, blood dripped from it freely. Come on, Gatomon, we have to leave! Kari put her hand to her lips, then pulled, removing a clear object. Thank the gods for plastic, she threw it away across the room. Gatomon came trotting out from behind the computer, an assortment of wires trailed behind her.
I know this was difficult for you, Kari. All I have to say is that his rein of terror is over! Gatomon forced a weak smile at her remark. The partner Digimon jumped up into Kari's welcome arms, Hopefully we can relax a little when we get home.
I hope so, Gatomon, I hope so. The door slid open when Kari approached it, not a soul was in the halls. She slumped against the wall, her eyes filled with tears. Hope TK understands this was needed, her body was encircled by a faint blue light. Kari and Gatomon broke down into data, returning to base.
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Joe walked alone through a courtyard, a cold wind blew into his face. He readjusted his glasses when he saw someone ahead of him, leaning against a willow tree. Who's there? he yelled the stranger. Who are you? The stranger stood up, looking straight at him. Joe grinned hatefully at that thought.
It took you that long to figure out who I was? How could you forget your old friend? We worked side by side to stop the evil within the Digital World! Now you are that evil! Izzy yelled, his anger raising.
Nice speech! Have anymore? Joe threw off his overcoat, exposing two swords, both made of Chromdigizoid. He removed them from their holders, he was ready for a fight. Izzy responded by taking out two swords from their holders, positioned on his back. You came prepared. I should expect that, you were always the precautionary type!
You should know I'll win, Joe! Maybe you should follow the old saying, thee who runs away lives to fight another day.' Izzy prepared for huge fight, it was coming one way or another.
Go to hell, Izzy! You know I won't back away from a fight like this!
You've put me through hell so many times, this war as an example! Izzy ran towards Joe as fast as he could, the swords pointed out. Joe jumped into the air, his swords pointed down to the ground. Izzy jabbed the sword in his right hand at Joe's leg, but was stopped by his opponent's two swords. I'm not going to let you hurt these worlds anymore!
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Tai came storming into the room General Mazzola's body sat. He was furious at the person that did this, but he had little clues as to who it was. What do you mean he's dead? he yelled.
The cowardly underling spoke up, A sword or dagger was forced into Mazzola's chest.
And what of his Digimon?
Presumed destroyed when Mazzola was killed. There's no way to salvage the Digimon, it's been too long since it died.
Years of work gone, and so quickly! Tai walked out the room, ready to kill. His eyes were pitch black, no signs of pupils ever existing. He took out his comm pad, contacting Matt. Mazzola's dead... Yes, it was most likely her... We have to retaliate, start phase four of NDD. I'll be there in five, I have a few loose ends out here to tie out, Tai started walking down the hall, but stopped abruptly. His eyes clouded over, the pupils visible once again.
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The Alliance Digidestined gathered around the briefing table, each of them incredibly tired. TK had cuts and bruises all over his body, blood flowed freely over his eyes from a gash on his forehead. Cody had a limp when he walked, a piece of metal in his leg. Yolei had cuts on her left arm, but nothing more than that. Mimi was only tired, no visible injuries. Ken had no shirt on, bandages wrapped around his bloody chest. Kari was very quiet, not a cut on her body. Okay, everyone, report! she asked, rather loudly.
Moriyama is dead! TK snapped out.
Digital Aftermath home base was destroyed, but Matt and Davis arrived with thousands of Digimon afterwards. They stopped us from continuing our attacks on the other bases. Ken was injured by a crossbow, thanks to Matt! Mimi reported.
Okay, good, Kari wrote a effects of their attacks in a notebook. Sora, Izzy, how did your part of the mission go? Kari got no response. Sora? Izzy? everyone looked up to the end of the table, two empty seats. Oh, no! They're not back!
TK heard a banging against a door, What was that? He got up from his seat, approaching the door slowly. TK opened the door even slower, the small bird Digimon fell out of the closet, her wings tied up, a cloth over her mouth. No! Biyomon isn't with Sora!
Only two chapters left after this! I'm getting so close to finishing this endeavor! The next chapter will be really fun, fight scenes is the only thing in the chapter (for the most part). My character casting is still going, but I don't have many people being part of it so far, it ends when the next chapter is submitted! But I'm proud to say that I have yet another series in the works. It will probably be called Battle of the Line, this will be a large series, high in word count. Will the person that calls himself Lord of the Unknown Cheese' please come forward as to who you are! You've been writing a few reviews for my story, but at the same time go up against logan! Please come forward, I want to talk to you!
Preview:
Please, stop! I'm evil, I've killed thousands! Helped release a plague! he reached the end of the catwalk, no guard rails stopped him from falling into the reactor below.
Quote (the weird punctuations patterns are supposed to be there):
Happy people die whole, they are all dissolved
in a moment, they have had what
they wanted,
No hard gifts; the unhappy
Linger a space, but pain is a thing that is glad
to be forgotten; but one who has given
His heart to a cause or a country,
His ghost may spaniel it a while, disconsolate
to watch it.
-Post Mortem (1926)