Chap2

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Author's Notes: Back to the present...

Mysteries of the Past

Chapter Two: Return of a Foe

 Scanning for anomalies...
 Scanning for anomalies...
 Scanning for anomalies...
Anomaly found. Terminating...

Protect Grenade. The robotic guardian focused on its foe, and launched an explosive attack at the diminutive Digimon.

I won't be deleted again! Data Crusher! A dark wave of energy lanced out, causing the grenade, the ground, and the Guardromon to explode into data.

That fool should know who I am...It is time to reclaim my power! Summoning up all of his courage, the tiny figure walked into the crypt, and made his way to the secret lab within.

Datamon had returned.
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Gennai. The Digidestined need to be informed of this threat; compared to their own Champion Digimon, Datamon's power is tremendous. He must be stopped before he begins to gain control of the Digital World once more.

I understand, Master Azulongmon. I will inform them immediately. With this, Gennai set off, but Azulongmon stayed.

The Digidestined don't know how much of a favor Etemon did for them...

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. . . much has changed, over the years. Datamon continued to pore over the computer data. Hmm. . .I can turn many of the Digimon Emperor's toys to my own use. . .

Master Datamon. The Digidestined have entered the area. The Kokuwamon waited, despite the growing fury of his master. After a short time, Datamon came to a decision.

Let them come.



Place this device on one of the dark constructions outside, then return here.

. . . as you wish.

Once his lackey had left, the cybernetic terror began to laugh. They won't know what hit them...

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Here we are. . .Datamon's fortress. This shouldn't be too hard. Davis grinned, looking at his teammates for support.

Yeah, I don't see what Gennai was so worried about; twelve Champions can take an Ultimate down with ease. Tai laughed before continuing, Especially when it's someone like Datamon!

So let's go, and get out of this hot desert! The Digidestined strode confidently towards the entrance, laughing amongst themselves.

Soon, the humans were making their way through the catacombs, seeking the hidden lab.

Hold on. . .this seems too easy. Shouldn't there be guards? As if to emphasize Palmon's point, Tuskmon picked that moment to burst through the ceiling.

Grrah! You won't get to face Datamon!

Digivolution Sequence

One of the original Digivices sends up a beam of light that connects with Agumon...

Agumon, Digivolve to. . .Greymon!

End Digivolution Sequence

Hey, are you one of those fire swallowers? You should be! Nova Blast! The huge dinosaur Digimon fired a grand fireball straight at Tuskmon's head.

Horn Driver! As a response, Tuskmon launched his attack, but ignored his foe. The energy lance struck the ceiling right above Greymon's head, bringing a hail of stones down upon the heroic beast.

Thanks to his concussion, Greymon was forced to de-digivolve. Meanwhile, Tuskmon had been nearly incinerated, the green skin peeling away to reveal a sort of black stone. . .

What? He's a control spire Digimon! But. . . Ken paused for a moment, still in shock.

Yolei finished the thought. Wasn't Arukenimon destroyed by MaloMyotismon?

The nearly destroyed Tuskmon spoke up. Master Datamon was right; you can handle almost any foe. However, can you handle a full cave-in? Horn Driver!

At Cody's yell, all of the humans hit the dirt. The blasts fired repeatedly, striking wall and ceiling, until a falling boulder crushed the false foe. However, the stones continued to fall. . .

Digivolution Sequence

A D-3 sends up a pillar of light, causing an explosion of sparks. A platform of light appears, with Armadillomon standing on it.

Armadillomon, Digivolve to. . .Ankylomon!

End Digivolution Sequence

The gigantic Digimon moved relatively quickly, offering his body as shelter from the cave-in. Why do I have a feeling of déja vù?. . .

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Hmm. . .they are more resourceful than I expected. Datamon continued to watch his video screen as the Digidestined extracted themselves from the rubble. Once I finish this program, though, they won't stand a chance. Kokuwamon!

Yes, Master Datamon?

Here is another spire reconfiguration. Use it on a spire, as last time. However, once you have done that, find one of those Dark Rings the Emperor used.

Yes, master.

Once again, Datamon laughed. Those foolish, foolish humans. . .my plan cannot fail.

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That was close. . .What was a Control Spire Digimon doing here, anyway?

I don't know, T.K., but that was planned well. The others turned to face Izzy in surprise. Datamon must have known that Tuskmon's attacks would cause a cave-in here, and utilized that fact.

Okay, but could you stop praising the enemy's intelligence, and work on stopping this guy?

All right, Matt. . .I've still got the map on my computer, somewhere. . . With that, Izzy began to type, scanning his hard drive.

Hehehe. . .Knowing how to reach Master Datamon's lair, and being successful are two different things entirely.

Wha. . .who are you?

Digimon Analyzer

I am Darkrizamon. It will be hard to strike me, for I am composed of dark fire. My Dark Flare will burn away your souls!

(Darkrizamon has a metal helmet and claws, but the rest of his humanoid figure is made of black fire.)

End Digimon Analyzer

We can beat you! Pepper Breath! Agumon spit a fireball at the foe, but it was merely absorbed into his body.

Hehehe. . . only the powers of light can harm me.

We can handle him! Patamon, are you ready?

Digivolve Sequence

A D-3 sends up a beam of light, causing an explosion of sparks. A platform of energy appears, with Patamon standing on it.

Patamon, Digivolve to. . . .Patamon?

End Digivolve Sequence

What happened? Why can't I Digivolve?

Kari thought for a moment, then realized what was happening. Control Spires! Datamon's using Control Spires!

Very good, but too late. . .Bit by bit, my Master's technology will make your Digimon useless.

We'll see about that. Digi-Armor Energize!

Digivolution Sequence

A D-Terminal sends out a beam of light that connects to a pink D-3. The Digiegg of Light appears...

Gatomon, Armor Digivolve to...Nefertimon, the Angel of Light!

End Digivolution Sequence

You want light? You got it! Queen's Paw! The ruby jewelry on Nefertimon's front paws began to glow, and shot out twin beams of red light. The light sliced through the black fire like a hot knife through butter.

Eeargh! You'll pay for that! Dark Flare! The flames that composed Darkrizamon's body burned higher, then became a wave of darkness that shot towards the group.

Rosetta Stone! The ancient tablet appeared in front of Nefertimon, reflecting the evil fire back on its owner.

Master! I've failed you. . . In seconds, all that remained of Darkrizamon was the helmet and the claws, and those soon exploded into dust.

With a flash of light, Nefertimon reverted to Gatomon. . . .and here I was thinking we wouldn't need those things again.

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Datamon watched the battle on his screen one more time, still fuming. That Armor Digivolving was trouble...Nefertimon had wiped out this foe with ease...

Master, I found that ring you wanted. This grabbed Datamon's attention. Reaching out, he grabbed the ring, and began to scan its data.

Hmm. . .simple viral infection. . .with mind control. . .Maybe, just maybe. . .

Master, what about the Digidestined? At this, Datamon grinned.

I can create Control spires here, so I have an endless supply of troops. We'll start with. . .a simple ambush, and work our way up.

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All right, I've got a map! We just. . . go through this wall. Hmm. . . We'll have to find a way around. . .

Leave that to us! Pepper Breath!

Blue Blaster!

Spiral Twister!

Super Shocker! The four attacks, combined, were enough to smash through the stone.

All right. . .down this corridor, and down the stairs. As a whole, the group continued. This time, though, there was no joking; they knew that Datamon was trickier than they had anticipated.

None of them knew how tricky, though.

White Statue! Black Statue! At these yells, stone figures dropped from the ceiling to lock the Digidestined in a single section of corridor. A white figure came down from the ceiling to face the humans.

Digimon Analyzer

I. . .am Gargoylemon. My. . .dark powers. . .will crush you all.

(Gargoylemon is, essentially, a white gargoyle.)

End Digimon Analyzer

You won't stop us; we've faced worse!

Gargoylemon laughed at Davis' boast. Your other foes. . .were fools; we. . .will stop. . .you!

As Sora spoke, the ground behind the group started to crack. Soon, a strange creature popped its head up.

Digimon Analyzer

I'm Prairiemon! You'd better watch out for my Dimension Hole!

(Prairiemon looks like a prairie dog, but has large, metal claws)

End Digimon Analyzer

Now, if you'll surrender, we won't have to destroy you.

We can win, right guys? When the others haltingly nodded, Yolei turned to her Digimon. Digi-Armor. . .

Dimension Hole! At Prairiemon's command, the ground underneath the Digidestined simply vanished.

Poison Ivy! Vines shot out of Palmon's hands', grasping the claw of one of the statues. However, the statue shook off the plant's appendage, letting the group fall.

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Datamon watched as the Digidestined fell into the black void. Hmm. . .they must be losing their edge.