Digimon: A.D. (After Digiworld)

Episode 5: Prelude to Darkness

Written by: Steeldramon21

Disclaimer: Digimon. Don't own it. So don't sue.

Plot: In this episode, Ryo's Digimon, Prairiemon, digivolves for the first time to the Ultimate level. Also, DarkAngewomon is faced with a decision about her future. Will she become good or remain evil? Find out right now!

Characters:

Peter and Isomon
Sakura and Tarimon
Matthew and Badgermon
Serena and Nubiomon
Mia and Beemon
Ryo and Prairiemon



Prologue: (Serena's POV) We were searching for a DigiPort that was still opened in the Digital Desert. We decided to camp out since we needed to save our strength. But none of us got any sleep since we were attacked by a reprogrammed Andromon. Tarimon and Beemon digivolved to Ultimate and stopped him. Still, we met DarkAngewomon as well. I know she's evil but something tells it's not by her own free will.



Chapter 1

The DigiDestined were approaching Infinity Mountain, Devimon's former fortress and their ticket home. Thanks to Andromon, they learned that the rumor about the DigiPort being near here was true. Mia was tracking it with her laptop.

"Guys, we're almost there. Just a few hundred more feet to go." Mia said happily. The others groaned.

"Oh man. Can't we rest again?" Serena whined. "I'm getting sore feet."

"All right." Peter said. "But only for a few minutes. We're too close for any more delays."

"We waited this long." Matthew countered. "We can wait a little longer. Besides, we haven't eaten yet."

"Don't start with me, Matthew." Peter said as he turned to him. "Now isn't the time."

"Here's an idea, Peter." Isomon said to his partner, not wanting another argument. "Why don't we see if we can find some food? We need it to digivolve, after all."

"All right." Peter said as the Digimon headed off to find something edible. He then turned towards Mia. "So, what can you tell us about this area, Mia?"

"From the records that my dad left for me, Infinity Mountain was the scene of the first DigiDestined's battle with Devimon. (Flashback) They almost didn't win until Patamon, Takeru's Digimon, digivolved into Angemon and stopped him. It cost him his energy and he de-digivolved into a DigiEgg. (End Flashback) I just hope that we don't have to do the same.

"Neither do I." Ryo said. "Dad must have been brave to tackle that Digimon solo." Meanwhile, a mysterious figure watched them from above the trees. It was DarkAngewomon, wondering about the children.

"I know I must destroy them. Yet, I can't bring myself to do it. It's almost like part of me is still good inside this evil shell." She flew higher into the
sky, trying not to be seen by the children or MagnaDevimon's perception powers. "I managed to break his hold on me but I don't know for how much longer." DarkAngewomon looked down on the children for one last time before moving off.

Meanwhile, another presence was entering the forest that the DigiDestined were. Prairiemon's ears perked up as he listened.

"What's up, Prairiemon?" Ryo asked his Digimon.

"Something's close. I can hear it." Suddenly, an explosion rocked the little campsite where the children resided.

"What's happening?" Serena said. Out of the explosion stood an ominous Digimon. His entire body was blood red etched with black. It was also covered with dragon's scales. His crimson eyes and his lips were etched into a permanent scowl. There were horns coming out of both sides of his head. The demonic Digimon pointed a finger at the children.

"Hello, children. I've been expecting you."



Chapter 2

"Who are you?" Peter said. "What do you want with us?"

Digimon Analyzer: I am Crimsonmon, an Ultimate Digimon that uses my "Dragon's Rage" attacks to crush my enemies.

"You won't take us down that easily." Peter said as he, Matthew, Sakura, and Mia held out their digivices.

"Try if you must, but you will fail." Crimsonmon said as he laughed.

"Isomon, digivolve to... Exomon, digivolve to... MetalExomon!"

"Badgermon, digivolve to... Wolfmon, digivolve to... Cougarmon!"

"Tarimon, digivolve to... Speedramon, digivolve to... Salenedramon!"

"Beemon, digivolve to... MagnaBeemon, digivolve to... TechnoBeemon!"

"Go get them!" Mia said as the four Digimon attack Crimsonmon.

"Plasma Cannon!" MetalExomon shouted as he fired his energy weapon at Crimsonmon. He only waved his hands and they evaporated in mid flight.

"Saber Claw!" Cougarmon shouted as he used his claws on Crimsonmon. He didn't even move.

"Winds of Change!" Salenedramon shouted as she twirled around, generating several lightning bolts at Crimsonmon. He barely flinched.

"Techno Beam!" TechnoBeemon shouted as she tried to use her laser on Crimsonmon. He slammed her to the ground with a bolt of red energy. He then glared at the DigiDestined with a look of superiority.

"Is that all that you are capable of?" Crimsonmon said as he laughed at the children.

"Oh man." Peter said. "This guy is tough."

"Now, you shall bear witness to my full power. Dragon's Rage!" Crimsonmon shouted as he unleashed several bolts of red energy at the Digimon. They all de-digivolved into their Rookie forms. The children grabbed their Digimon as they fell.

"They can't fight alone, Ryo." Prairiemon said. "I'm going in."

"Wait." Ryo said. "You still can't digivolve."

"Now, I will decimate you all." Crimsonmon said as he grabbed Prairiemon. Suddenly, a bright light shot out of Ryo's digivice.

"Prairiemon, digivolve to... Warumon!"

Digimon Analyzer: Warumon is a Champion Digimon that's a lean, mean fighting machine. (He looks somewhat like Gargomon except he's slimmer and has Prairiemon's claws as hands.) His "Metal Fists" attack can give his opponents the knockout punch!

He kicked out of the demon Digimon's grip, standing tall before him. Ryo was in amazement.

"Warumon, be careful!" Ryo called to his new Champion Digimon.

"Don't worry, Ryo." Warumon reassured. "I'll protect you."

"Really? We'll see how confident you are when you are reverted to a DigiEgg. Crimson Forge!" Crimsonmon shouted as he released several lasers out of his eyes. Warumon jumped out of the way and prepared to unleash his attack.

"Metal Fists!" Warumon shouted as his fists glowed with energy. He landed several punches to Crimsonmon's face. The demon Digimon grabbed Warumon and began to squeeze him with his lizard-like arms.

"Hang in there, Warumon!" Ryo shouted. He then took out his crest and placed it in his digivice, preparing to help his Digimon win this battle. His digivice glowed once again with yellow energy.

"Warumon, digivolve to... MetalAngemon!"

Digimon Analyzer: MetalAngemon is an Ultimate Digimon whose the king of all angel-type Digimon. Evil better watch out for his "Hand of Vengeance"! (He has Angemon's face and Seraphimon's body without the shoulder pads. He also has four massive gold wings and carries a gold staff etched with Digimon language.)

MetalAngemon knocked Crimsonmon's hands aside as he stood proudly before the demon. He was literally glowing with heavenly power. Meanwhile, DarkAngewomon observed the transformation with silent awe.

"Incredible." She said to herself. "He has so much power for someone so innocent. He should win this easily." Her blue eyes became soft as she gazed upon the angel king. She smiled silently as she watched the scene. Meanwhile, Crimsonmon only laughed.

"Ha. Do you honestly think that this new Digimon can defeat me?" Crimsonmon said.

"Crimsonmon," MetalAngemon said with authority and power in his voice, "you have brought nothing but misery to the Digimon in this area. How can you justify yourself?"

"I don't have to explain myself to you, pretty boy. Now feel my power!" Crimsonmon said as he prepared to unleash his attack.

"Not if I can help it. Hand of Vengeance!" MetalAngemon shouted as he unleashed a shockwave of energy from his wrists. It washed over Crimsonmon, striping him molecule by molecule until he disintegrated. He screamed a silent scream as he was destroyed.

"That was incredible, MetalAngemon." Ryo said as the other children ran up to join them.

"That was great, Ryo." Matthew said to his cousin.

"Yeah. Who knew that a little guy like Prairiemon could be so powerful?" Serena said as MetalAngemon flew downward and stood by Ryo. Just then, a figure flew downward and stood before the children. It was DarkAngewomon.

"What are you doing here?" Sakura said angrily. "You want a rematch?"

"I haven't come here to fight you, DigiDestined." DarkAngewomon said. "I have come to warn you. There is another evil here that you must face before you return home. This evil is the one who forced me to fight you before."

"How do we know that you aren't that evil?" Matthew said.

"Wait a minute." Peter said. "I want to hear what she has to say."

"Please, believe me." DarkAngewomon said with a tone of sincerity. "I had no choice. My master wants to destroy you out of revenge for what happened twenty-nine years ago with your parents."

"What are you saying, DarkAngewomon?" MetalAngemon said.

"My master is an old enemy of your parents. His name is..." Suddenly, she was seized with violent spasms as MagnaDevimon spoke to her mind.

"Did you really think that you could escape my power?"

"You... will not... enslave me again."

"DarkAngewomon, are you all right?" MetalAngemon asked with concern. For some reason, he and Ryo trusted her more than the others. Meanwhile, MagnaDevimon continued to bombard DarkAngewomon's mind.

"On the contrary, my young charge. Now I will show you the penalty of betraying your master."

"Stop... please... I beg you..." DarkAngewomon said as she collapsed onto the ground, her body engulfed with darkness. She sobbed, her body racked with anguish instead of pain. MetalAngemon held her in an effort to comfort her, bringing some relief. The children were quiet as they watched her mental torment. Slowly, the voice dissipated from her mind.

"It's all right." MetalAngemon said. "No one will hurt you. I promise. We will protect you."

"You don't understand." DarkAngewomon said as she stood up. "As long as any of you are here, or are seen with me, you all are in grave danger. My master will destroy you until he finds me." She then spread her wings as she prepared to fly off.

"Wait." Peter said. "Where are you going? You can stay here with us."

"I can't stay." DarkAngewomon whispered with regret in her azure blue eyes. "I'm sorry." With that she flew off into the sky.

"Goodbye, DarkAngewomon. May you find the peace of mind you seek someday." MetalAngemon said as she disappeared into the horizon. He then reverted to his Rookie form of Prairiemon. Sakura walked up to Peter and placed a hand on his shoulder.

"Peter, how can you and Ryo be sure that we can trust her?" she asked her long time friend.

"I don't know." Peter said. "I just do, that all. There's something about her..." He turned around to the other children as they tended to their Digimon.

"Well, what are we sitting around here for? That DigiPort won't wait forever."

"He's right." Matthew said. "We need to get moving." With that, the children set off to find the DigiPort, their only route home. Meanwhile, from a distance, DarkAngewomon sat on a nearby cliff, thinking about what she had gone through.

"Strange. MetalAngemon comforted me while MagnaDevimon tried to seize me again. I feel closeness to him, closer than anyone cared to be with me. It's almost like... I'm supposed to be with these children. They wanted to protect me, despite everything that I have done." She stood up as she removed her helmet and faced the horizon. "No matter what it takes, I will be free from MagnaDevimon's control. One way, or the other."

Will DarkAngewomon break away from MagnaDevimon's control? Will she decide to aid the children? Find out on the next "Digimon: Digital Monsters"