A/N: I'M BACK! I'M BACK TO CONTINUE THE STORY! I'm sorry I couldn't get this chapter out faster. I would if I could, but I couldn't… Not much to say today.
WAIT! I HAVE ANOTHER MESSAGE! Just a quick heads-up. I'm not going to be using their armor forms because I simply don't like them. So from now on, it's champions, ultimates, megas, and DNA (jogress). ALSO, for those of you who watch Yu-Gi-Oh, I'm going to be giving Yami some extra powers, like healing stuff.
If my font size can't be changed… It's not my fault, REALLY!
Disclaimer: I do not own Digimon nor do I own Yu-Gi-Oh!
"This is talking"
This is thinking
_This is emphasis_
This is other stuff
// TK talking to Yami //
/// Yami talking to TK ///
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Millennium Darkness Chapter 4: Shocking Revelations
By: Endorphin
In a far out place in the Digital World where no one dared to go, there situated was a dark and gloomy castle, perched up onto of a hilltop, overlooking the vast plains of the Digital World. Numerous flying Digimon patrolled the area, ready to die to protect their 'Master'.
The inside was no different. The corridors were dark, nothing to light them except for the occasional candle. Deeper within the large labyrinth was a library. The person inside the library was Malik Ishtar, the 'Master'. He was sitting on a chair in front of a desk, numerous books were laid out in front.
"I _must_ find out who that spirit was," Malik said while flipping through pages. "I sensed a lot of dark energy that was emitting from him… But what is a dark-magic user doing on the light-side?"
Ever since that time they met on the battlefield, Malik has been obsessed with finding the identity of his new foe. There is only one person that Malik knew who would fit that description, but he wanted to confirm it.
"I wonder if he is the old Pharaoh," Malik coldly said to himself. "But I must restrain myself until I can confirm it."
He glanced to his left and he looked at his Millennium Rod. It was his father's until he was murdered. When his father died, he took it upon himself to bear the powerful Millennium Rod.
He reached over and picked it up, running his gloved left-hand around the handle. His other hand went to the switch and pressed it and out came small, sharp blade. He fingered the edge of the blade, measuring the sharpness. As soon as he touched it, he was cut.
Good, it's as sharp as ever, Malik thought. Grr… I mustn't be distracted. I have to continue looking through these passages.
"Perhaps you are looking in the wrong place, my dear brother," a voice came from the doorframe.
"What do you want, Isis," Malik questioned. "Better yet, don't answer that, I have work to do."
Isis slowly stepped into the poorly lit room, her Millennium Tauk glistening in the light. "Maybe you should go back to Earth and look there. Go back to Egypt, back to where our ancestors were born. You'll most likely find something there."
"Good idea, sis," Malik said while standing up. He walked to the exit and opened the door. Two Bakemon were situated outside, obviously as guards. "You two, show me where the nearest computer is."
"This way, Master," the Bakemon complied.
I _will_ find out who you are. Malik walked through the endless mazes and made his way to the computer.
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A new day, a new lesson, a new bore, TK lazily thought while forcing himself off his bed. His messy blonde hair was indeed, messy. He stood up fully, stretched, and yawned. 7:45 was the time and it was a bit later than he got up. He sat back down and let his head drop on the pillow, eyelids getting heavy.
/// TK! GET UP! /// Yami yelled through their telepathic bond.
"AH!" TK yelped, sitting up quickly.
/// You need to get up now. Knowing you, by the time you leave the house, it'll be 8:10. /// Yami commented.
"Uhh," TK moaned while making his way to the washroom that was connected to his room. He proceeded to do his normal chores, brush his teeth, wash his face, and combed his hair. Five minutes later, he emerged looking refreshed.
He slowly walked towards his closet and put on his 'normal' attire.
"Morning, son," His mother greeted him. She was currently cooking breakfast while watching the local news.
"Smells good, mom," TK commented. He took a seat at the table while his mom set the food on the table. Breakfast was just a plain bowl of rice, some meat and some vegetables. He immediately dug in because he was hungry. His mother laughed at him.
"The time is 8:15 now, back to you, Mr. John," the reporter said. TK's face immediately lost all colour, he was going to be late!
"Oh crap," TK yelled, watching his language. "Sorry, mom, gotta go or I'll be late!"
"Bye-bye," his mother waved.
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"I'm late, I'm late, I'm late," TK repeated while desperately running towards the school. Over a bench, under a branch, over a fence, get hit by a tree, it all happened within minutes.
TK arrived at the school at 8:25, leaving him with only five minutes to get his books for his next class. Running up the stairs, going down the left corridor, taking a right, he finally reached his locker. He rushed his combo, and luckily it opened. Grabbing his books, putting away his bag, he closed his locker and ran towards his class.
"Yes! I made it," TK yelled as the bell rung seconds after. He turned his head around as he heard a loud thud. His smile turned into a grin as he saw Davis' head on the door. TK saw the teacher coming towards the door so he quickly went to his seat.
The teacher opened the door and Davis fell face first inside the class.
"Late again, Mr. Motamiya," the teacher commented.
"Sorry, got held up," Davis replied.
"Just make sure it doesn't happen again… Now go to your seat," the teacher said, exasperated.
Davis immediately went to his seat next to one of his best friends, Takeru Takaishi.
"What held you up," TK whispered.
"Laura," Davis said with a wide smirk and a wink.
"Ohh," TK said, getting the hint.
"TK! Davis! Be quiet this instant," the teacher barked.
"Yes ma'am," they chorused.
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TK was in the study hall for the one free period he got a day. Although he was in the study hall, he was not studying. Instead, he was having a deep conversation with his other self.
//You think the Digital World's gonna be safe,// TK asked.
///Although I know nothing about your Digital World, I presume it will be in grave danger,/// Yami answered.
//Why do you say that,// TK questioned.
///No one is safe from someone who used a Millennium Item for evil,/// Yami replied.
//I see…// TK acknowledged.
///Yes… So you know, I recognised the Millennium item Malik used,/// Yami said.
//Really? Which one is it!? Tell me,// TK asked.
///It's known as the Millennium Rod. It has a magnificent attribute. It has the ability to control people's minds, but they only work on the weak-minded. It also has a blade hidden for close-quarters combat,/// Yami explained.
RIIIIIIIIIIING
//There goes the warning bell, I gotta get back to class and you can get back to sleeping,// TK said with a tinge of annoyance.
TK quickly picked up his books and headed for the door, not knowing where he was going. As he rounded the corner, a fellow classmate bumped into him, knocking them both to the floor, books flying everywhere.
"I'm so sorry," TK apologized while helping the girl pick up her stuff.
"No, it's – OH MY GOD! YOU'RE TAKERU TAKAISHI! MY FRIENDS ARE ALL TALKING ABOUT YOU! YOU'RE SO HOT," the energetic girl yelled, getting stares from everyone.
TK backed up a bit, desperately trying to get away from the girl. Now, before, no girl would've said that about him, let alone yell it. But ever since TK had inherited the spirit of the Puzzle, he went for a new look.
Around his neck was a shiny, silver chain that connected to the Millennium Puzzle. He also wore a black tank with a high collar, a white vest that was half-zipped up. He wore a brown belt to hold up his black leather pants, and he wore a chain that hung loosely around his waist for fashion. He wore a golden bracelet on each of his wrists (A/N: Yami really changed his look…).
TK slowly stepped back, but the girl stepped forward. She continued jabbering non-coherently about nonsense, which was getting a crowd. Murmurs began to form about TK being a 'bad boy', and about how he gets all the girls. Comments also flew around, like 'Man, TK is so lucky!', and 'TK gots it good!'
"I-um, what was your name again," TK asked the hysterical girl.
"The name's Karen, but you don't need to tell me yours," she answered, eyes twinkling.
"I-Ooh… Um… Oh look! There's my brother, you know, Yamato Ishida," TK yelled.
As soon as those words came out of his mouth, the girl did a 360° turn and ran towards where he pointed, yelling out 'I LOVE YOU MATT!' TK took his chance of distraction to make a run for his next class. As soon as the girl realized she has been had, she turned around to find that TK was running away.
"NOO, DON'T RUN AWAY TK, I LOOOVE YOU," the girl ran after her 'love'.
Funny, she just said she loved Matt, TK thought.
He didn't know it, but he caused a stampede of crazed girls following after him. The girls were just minding their own business, but when one girl yelled out TK, they followed him. They also wanted a date with him.
I'm almost there, TK thought with joy.
TK quickly reached the door and fumbled for the doorknob. He quickly went inside the class and hid behind it. TK could feel the floor shaking as the girls ran past the classroom. He hesitantly peeked over the window of the door to find most of the girls had gone. He breathed a sigh of relief and leaned against the doorframe.
"Ahem," a voice alerted TK.
TK slowly turned around and found that the class was already in progress and everyone was watching him. All the guys that weren't at the pervious incident were envious. All the girls went dreamy-eyed when they eyed TK… All except one girl. Kari Kamiya. She just sat there, staring at him while blushing, but TK didn't notice.
"S-sorry I'm late. As you can see-" TK said.
"I understand… Now take your seat and don't let it happen again," the teacher commanded.
TK obeyed and took a seat next to his friend, Kari.
"Looks like the girls will be going all over you now that you have that look," Kari whispered.
"Heh, Yami really has influenced me… I think we should start paying attention, I don't wanna get into any more trouble," TK suggested.
"Alright," Kari complied.
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Deep within the desert of Egypt, tablets were laid out in a not so orderly fashion. Malik Ishtar was in the real world, studying the tablets, searching for answers.
"Bwa ha ha ha! I have finally found out who you are," yelled a joyous Malik. "So you are the Pharaoh. You live up to your reputation in the Games of Darkness."
He looked at all the other useless tablets. He brought his hand up and destroyed them all. "Heh, maybe I should make the monsters in the Games of Darkness for these pathetic humans to cherish… Yes, I should."
I minus well get back to the Digital World, he thought. Malik looked behind him and saw two women who were under his control. He smirked as he thought of a way to pass the time. He motioned his hands to signal 'let's go' and they went back to his lair for some 'action'.
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"42," TK answered shyly.
"Good job, TK, you're getting better at math," Kari congratulated.
"Yes," TK shouted. Apparently, TK was doing poorly in math and needed a tutor to get him up to speed. Since Kari was the best in the class, the teacher paired them together.
"I think we should take a break now, TK," Kari suggested. "You've improved a lot."
"Yeah," TK agreed. It was unusually quiet between the two.
Kari decided to break the silence. "TK… Forgive me,"
"Forgive you for wh-," TK was cut off by Kari's gentle lips onto his own. TK's eyes widened as his best friend, Kari, kissed him.
What's happening!? TK panicked. I shouldn't be enjoying this! She's my best friend… Whom I love… Maybe she loves me too!
Kari slowly pulled away, panting.
"I-I'm sorry, TK," Kari apologised. She got up and was about to run away when she felt TK's hand clamp down on her arm.
"It's alright," TK said.
"I-It is," Kari asked. "Well… It's just that I've been having these feelings for you, and that if I didn't let you know, I feel like I'd blow!"
"I see… I feel the same way too," TK replied.
"So… You wanna be my boyfriend," Kari asked.
"S-sure," TK agreed. "But right now we should get to the Digital World. I'm sure the others are already waiting."
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On a tall, grassy plain of the Digital World, situated a group of kids, known as the Chosen Children. They were scouting out for their prime suspect, Malik Ishtar.
As they continued their trek, they took town as many control spires as they could. As they destroyed the control spire in the area, the earth shook slightly.
"Hey guys, did you feel that," Yolei questioned.
"Feel what," Davis asked. The earth shook once again, but this time violently. "I definitely felt that."
The ground cracked beneath their feet as a monstrous Digimon erupted from the ground. It was an 8-legged Digimon.
"Dokugumon?" Kari said/asked.
Yes, it was Dokugumon, but not your average one. Instead of yellow on some parts of its body, it was pitch black. It was an enhanced version of Dokugumon. It seems Malik has been experimenting with Digimon, upgrading their powers.
Dokugumon walked menacingly over to the Chosen Children, eyeing them carefully.
"Veemon, time to digivolve!" Davis exclaimed.
"Veemon digivolve to… X-Vmon!" The new, X-Vmon yelled.
"You too guys!" Cody said.
"Armadillomon digivolve to… Ankylomon!"
"Hawkmon digivolve to… Aquilamon!"
"Patamon digivolve to… Angemon!"
"Wormon digivolve to… Stingmon!"
"Go!" TK commanded.
Angemon stepped up and attempted to whack him with his staff, but Dokugumon easily dodged it and shot some of its web, making Angemon immobile. Dokugumon quickly crawled up to the helpless Angemon; its fangs wide opened. Luckily, Ankylomon stepped up and hit him with this spiked tail. Aquilamon followed up by attack it with its horns, knocking him into a mountain. Before Dokugumon hit the mountain, it flipped and bounced off the mountain, flying right back at Aquilamon. Aquilamon, unprepared, was about to feel its fangs on it.
"X LASER!" X-Vmon yelled out, hitting Dokugumon directly. Stingmon quickly flew up and repeatedly punched the daylights out of it.
Dokugumon fell onto the floor with a thud. The hurt Digimon cautiously walked up to inspect. Dokugumon's end twitched, but they didn't notice until it was too late. It opened its 6 (6 or 8?) eyes and quickly flipped over. He quickly turned around and needles began to emerge from him, shooting in every direction. The Chosen Children could only watch in horror as their Digimon begun to take a beating. There were no intervals between the attack, so they couldn't DNA digivolve.
///I guess it's Yami to the rescue,/// Yami said.
//This is _NO_ time to be joking,// TK angrily thought back.
///Well are you going to let me help or not?/// Yami replied.
Without thought, TK let Yami take over the body.
Yami walked forward, surprising everyone because they thought it was still TK in control.
Hmm, what monster should I use? Dark Magician? No, they've already seen that… I got it! Yami thought.
"FLAME SWORDSMAN, I SUMMON YOU!" Yami yelled out.
Fire seemed to gather around in a spot, it began to form into a being, the Flame Swordsman. The first thing that was clearly visible was its enormous red/orangish sword. Next, came its legs in blue spandex. The body then began to form, which then sprouted arms that attached to the sword. It's head was last, along with it was its helmet.
"Whoa," Yolei commented.
Dokugumon momentarily stopped its attack, leaving the injured Digimon revert back to their Rookie stage.
"Now, ATTACK!" Yami commanded.
The Flame Swordsman yelled something in-coherently and his sword erupted into flames. He rushed forward and jabbed the flaming sword into its head, immediately turning it into data. He pulled it out and made a wide slash across the body, slicing it in half. He pulled away and watched as it faded.
The flame that created the Flame Swordsman soon surrounded him once again, and then disappeared into the sky.
Everyone ran forward to his or her wounded Digimon, while Yami casually walked over to the fallen Patamon. He placed his right hand on Patamon's chest and the Eye of Anubis on his forehead glowed a bit. A warm, tingling sensation overwhelmed Patamon as all of his wounds disappeared.
"Yami, how did you do that?" Ken asked.
"It's a power of mine… I'll heal yours too, do not worry," Yami replied.
Yami got up and slowly walked towards the rest, but was interrupted by someone.
"PHARAOH!" Malik yelled while jumping to a high cliff overlooking the plains.
"MALIK!" Yami equally yelled back.
"I see your Digimon are injured. No matter, it's you I want to deal with!" Malik said.
"What did I do," Yami asked.
"YOU KNOW WELL ENOUGH!" Malik yelled. "YOU KILLED MY FATHER!"
"What!?" The Chosen Children yelled, turning their heads to look at him.
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