Davis was finally at rest, his thoughts and feelings secure in the fact that Veemon was okay. He dreamt of a peaceful plain land, just he and Veemon sitting in the grass, the wind making a wave effect over the field. He could make out that he was happy, and that they were laughing at something. But this feeling of happiness and security soon slipped away, as he noticed the plain seemed to be collapsing beneath him. He and Veemon stood up, and began running away from the nothing that consumed the field but to no avail. Soon he found that he and Veemon were falling into oblivion, and just continued down the into the void.
Davis bolted upright, letting out a shout. This sudden movement woke Veemon, and caught the attention of Ifrit. Davis sat up, sweat dripping slowly from his brow. Veemon moved to sit up too, he winced a little, but managed. The blue Digimon lifted his hand and put it on Davis's leg, for comfort,
"What is it?" he asked softly. This roused Davis back to reality, he looked around at the large welcoming bedroom, and then down to his partner, and realised they were safe.
"Noth… nothing," he stuttered a little, still gripping back onto reality, "just a bad dream, I guess," he continued. He relaxed a little, and now leaned back against the wall that was at the head of the bed. Veemon shifted back and did the same. Ifrit took a few steps forward, so that he was now standing next to the large bed,
"Can I ask, what happened?" he said as politely as he could muster, not used to being courteous, but wanting to seem companionate to his partner human.
"Okay I suppose, it's silly now that I think about it. It was just me and Veemon here sitting in a field. We were laughing at something, and then the whole place began to collapse into nothing, and we were just falling," Davis replied, a hint of reminiscence in his voice. Ifrit's facial expressing turned from one of interest, to one of concern. "What is it, what's the problem?" Davis asked, his face taking that same expression.
"I'm not sure, I must speak with my allies, you to should just wait here," Ifrit said trying to mask the urgency in his voice, but he Davis could see through his words. He started to walk towards the door, but Davis spoke to stop him,
"You're not telling us everything, what is the problem with me having a bad dream?" Davis said assertively. Ifrit froze where he stood, knowing what he should do, and knowing what he wanted to do would bring dire consequences, which ever he chose. He turned to face the two, seeing the concern in their eyes, he knew he had to risk the consequences.
"Dreams, they… they serve a different purpose here. We have dreams because our minds are at rest, and out subconscious gains control. This brain activity is a very intense message, this can incorporate things we've seen before, things we want to see. But in this dimension, they can even be things we are going to see, in other words, a warning that our future selves send to us much the same way that we communicate here. And so now I am left with a great fear for you, I'm not sure if you'd be able to do that, but I fear that the time has come for you two to leave this place, it's not safe."
"So what are we supposed to do?" Davis asked fuelled with a little anger, but mostly worry for their safety.
"I told you, I am not sure. I must talk with my superiors, they will know what we should do," Ifrit replied as confidently as he could.
"Well, can't we just go back?"
"How strong do you feel, now what about your partner, he'll be feeling about ten times as weak, you really want to risk it?" Ifrit snarled, getting annoyed.
"I.." Davis stumbled looking down to Veemon, now standing by his side.
"Davis, I'm fine," Veemon said softly.
"No, that's just it, you're not. And I should have known it," Davis uttered kneeling down to Veemon's level, "and I should have known it."
"But why?"
"Because I'm weak too."
"But we can do this… if we're together," Veemon said inspirationally.
"I know buddy, but not yet. Maybe we should hear him out, huh?"
"Okay, I guess you're right." Davis stood, and looked toward Ifrit.
"Fine, go speak with your superiors."
"Thankyou, I'll be as quick as I can," Ifrit replied, letting all the tension out, he headed for the doors.
"I wasn't finished, we're coming with you." Ifrit froze, then turned around. He saw them standing there, and felt their concern.
"How did I know than was coming. Do you know what the consequences of this for me are going to be, there hasn't been a human in his hall for over a thousand eons." These words made Davis and Veemon feel very guilty, and concerned. "But I knew you would come with from the moment I told you what was happening. I will accept these consequences, you may come. But please, let's get moving."
Davis didn't hesitate to start walking. He noticed then that Veemon was lagging behind, he could tell that walking was not easy for him. The boy immediately turned around, and leant down. Veemon walked to him, and before he could protest, Davis lifted him off the floor.
"You can put me down you know," Veemon said indignantly.
"I know," Davis replied bluntly. The continued out of the doors, which still opened by themselves. Davis really wanted to question exactly how that happened, but he knew now was not the time. As they entered the hall a wall of flame engulfed Ifrit. The light from it flashed through the large hall for a second, then disappearing, revealing Ifrit back in his beast. Davis turned to his side to see what had happened and saw the transformed Ifrit.
"Wait a second, how did you do that so quickly?" Davis asked, completely forgetting the fact that Veemon had never seen him change in the first place.
"Oh, that whole thing before, that was just for show, you know, flashy lights to impress the crowd," Ifrit replied casually. Davis shrugged it off, while Veemon was still confused.
"Excuse me, can I just remind you that I was kinda comatose when 'that whole thing before' happened, so could you just explain all this?" Veemon asked light heartedly.
"Sorry buddy," Davis replied sombrely.
"I thought we spoke about this, that wasn't you're fault," he replied before his partner could say another word.
"But if I had only…" Veemon interrupted Davis by pushing off his stomach and jumping out of his arms. He turned to face Davis with his fists up,
"Come on," he said shaking his fist playfully.
"But if I had just," Davis said trying hard not to smile.
"Uh uh, let's go." Davis was trying hard now, but couldn't help it, the corners of his mouth started to lift up, and the smile broke out. Veemon was making the situation worse for him by shaking his fists again as a boxer would, whilst Ifrit was just watching on from the side line. Davis snickered now, then just let out a laugh,
"You know I can't take you," he replied.
"Then don't argue," Veemon replied now smiling with him.
"Are you two quite finished?" Ifrit asked, he could see humour of the situation, even if he didn't quite understand.
"Ask him, he was starting on me," Veemon replied.
"Alright, you made your point, I'm wrong you're right, let's just move on," Davis replied admitting his fault.
"Damn straight I'm right, as usual."
"Oh really, then maybe you can walk all the way, to, er… wherever we're going."
"Okay, so not always," he said with a cheesy grin on his face. Davis smiled back and leant down, Veemon practically jumping into his arms.
"Finished yet?" Ifrit asked again.
"Yes," Davis replied quickly.
"You sure"
"Yessir," Veemon replied in the same fashion.
"Good." They continued walking toward the rear of the room. The doors their opened, and they walked out into the unknown.
Ironically for the Davis and Veemon, the unknown was not what they had thought it would be, but the opposite, the known. What they walked into seemed very familiar, almost eerily so. It was a large terrace area, but it was not this that seemed familiar, rather the surrounds. The could see in the distance was nothing but cloud, and a vague impressing of what seemed to be grass. The pair could tell they were high up from the ground. As they continued walking to the edge of the terrace, they took in the sights around them. It was not long before Davis and Veemon both knew exactly what they were in, almost a simultaneous realisation. The hall and bedroom had been the part of a large castle, very large. The light was streaming in through the remnants of large windows, and in the background of the caste the could make out the base of a large tower. The whole place was practically ruins, only a few secure part of the structure remained. It could be seen that the walls were once white, but now scorched with black in most placed, only specks of white remained. Yes, they had seen this place before, but only in their minds, as they had to put the mental picture together, as Tai told the story. It all seemed so clear now, and if they both now knew why Tai had been so distraught from what he had seen, the destruction here was catastrophic. Davis had to be sure,
"Is this… did Bahamut do all this?" Davis asked unsurely.
"Yes, I can remember that day in infamy, every detail sticks in my mind, fastened by the bad experience," Ifrit was getting very nostalgic, Davis had to ground him.
"You remember it so well, how come?" He asked inquisitively, trying to bring him round.
"Why? I was here when it happened. I saw every minute of it, I saw every one of their faces begging me to do something, and all I could do was try and grasp where I was. This was, it was the place I was raised, That's why Bahamut destroyed it, he was trying to stop them from summoning me. He failed his duties, but I failed mine."
"But how could you do anything, you must have been wondering what you were, where you were."
"But I should have done something."
"Do I need to sort you out too?" Veemon asked.
"No little one, you must rest now. But your point is well made."
"Here that, you're two for two buddy," Davis said energetically with a smile, trying to lift the spirits.
"Hehe, I know."
"Hey, you know I just realised the irony here. So many times I've wished that the ground would just open up and swallow me, and now it might actually happen," Davis said chuckling to himself, still trying to raise the mood. Ifrit now looked a little confused,
"You humans are strange creatures," he replied.
"I know," Veemon agreed.
"Hey!" They continued walking a short way until they reached the edge of the terrace.
"They time for jokes is now over, we must be serious here, and you must let me do the talking."
"Okay, but how do we get there?" Davis asked.
"Well, it's not gonna be easy."
"How do you usually travel around here?" Veemon asked politely.
"Me personally, in a ball of flame. But all of us have different ways."
"I don't think that's going to work for us somehow," Davis said a little nervously.
"Well, we're gonna have to try."
"Oh you're not serious right?"
"I am. Come here, take my hand," Ifrit said extending his arm. Davis walked over cautiously and placed his hand on the large receiving paw-like appendage that was awaiting him. It was warm, the fur was oddly soft, he gripped Veemon tighter now, as he did not have the stabilising arm anymore.
"Veemon, you gonna be alright, I'm not hurting you am I?" Davis asked concernedly.
"No, I'll be fine. Let's just go," he replied confidently. Ifrit looked into Davis's eager eyes, and nodded strongly. His eye's gleamed, then changed from their former deep black, to a new, firer yellow. His grip on Davis's hand strengthened to a point of mind pain, but Davis did not flex an inch. Flames burst from them, and engulfed the link between the beings. Davis was frozen with fear, he was filled with dismay at the sight of his hand consumed in fire, he did not notice that it caused him no harm. Slowly it travelled up both arms, Davis now tried to move back, and pulled a little on the grip Ifrit had on him. Ifrit tightened his grip, and now it was hurting, he growled, and Davis could only watch as the flames consumed his entire arm. He now feared for his life, and slowly warmth was building in his arm. This made the situation worse, and he tried to break Ifrit's grip , but to no avail. He yelped in pain,
"Control it boy!" Ifrit snapped.
"This is hurting, let me go, we can't do it this way!" Davis yelled in agony.
"Your fear makes it real, they can't harm you, just relax," Ifrit yelled back.
"But I can feel them, it hurts , Veemon get out of here," Davis screamed urgently, he was loosing his grip on things rapidly. Veemon lifted his hand and placed on the flame engulfed arm, he felt nothing.
"Davis listen to him, open your eyes and look, they aren't hurting you," Veemon said calmly. Davis looked down at his arm apprehensively, what he saw made him feel ill, but the feeling subsided once he noticed the flames were indeed not hurting him.
"Now breath, just take some deep breaths," Veemon advised slowly. Davis took the advice and took three deep breaths, and when he stopped he felt no pain at all.
"I'm… I'm sorry," Davis stuttered, still a little stunned.
"That's okay, it's not something I expected you to have been okay with," Ifrit replied, surprisingly understandingly.
"I should have trusted you, I won't let it happen again," Davis continued remorsefully.
"Hey, don't beat yourself up over this, kid," Ifrit replied, "I'm not gonna let anything happen to you, got it?" he said moving closed to Davis, looking him in the eye. Moved by Ifrit's dedication to those that he had just met, both Davis and Veemon felt a sense of safety and gratitude. "Now how about we get outta here?"
"Let's do it!" Davis said confidently.
"Right!" Ifrit said confidently. The flames on their arms now grew larger, and burnt brightly. In a flash of light they engulfed all three beings, not an inch was left out. Davis felt his feet lifting from the floor, and looked down to see the he was indeed levitating, all of them were. Slowly they began forward movement, being forced by the flames that surrounded their bodies. Their speed now increased exponentially, and they thrust through the sky. Neither Davis or Veemon could bring themselves to look dawn at what was below, knowing that it was more than most likely absolutely nothing. The clouds rushed past the trio, but did not make contact with them, the flames seemed to form some sort of barrier around them.
They flew for what seemed like hours, but it was really only minutes before they began a descent. They lowered through the cloud bank, and now curiosity was killing Davis, he had to look down. Below he was them break through the clouds and far down there was scorched land. Nothing looked to be loving, and there were large craters in many places. They continued their decline, and it seemed as though Ifrit were landing, but he continued to fly, only metres above the surface. They continued over the devastated land, until Ifrit began to slow down. Davis looked ahead to what seemed to be a large structure of some kind. It was built into a large mountain range, and very little of it extruded from the rock face. What was visible was a large set of stone doors, and two openings in the rock either side. He could not make out what was behind the openings as it was too dark inside them. They stopped a few metres from the door, floating to the ground. The flames subsided and Ifrit released Davis's grip, then returned to his humanoid form. There was silence, Davis and Veemon just looked around at what was nearby. After seeing all there was to see, he looked to Ifrit,
"What happened here?" he asked in disbelief of the utter annihilation that was around them.
"The fruits of war. Not a pretty sight is it?" Ifrit replied sadly.
"Was it always so… barren?" Veemon asked.
"This used to be a flourishing valley, now, well see it for yourselves." The silence returned. Ifrit stood idle, whilst Davis and Veemon continued to look around the place. Ifrit seemed to have a look of concern on his face, and when Davis noticed he had to ask,
"What's wrong, did we upset you?" he asked.
"Something's not right here, I can feel it," Ifrit replied softly. He closed his eyes and focused his feeling on the area. "Down, NOW!" Ifrit yelled, running over to where Davis stood. He dropped to the floor, making sire not to land on his blue friend. He sprinted to where they had wandered to, and leapt into the air. As he travelled over them he extended his hand and caught onto something. He landed in a roll, then almost leapt to a standing position. He looked down at his hand, and examined he sharp blade therein.
"Yojimbo, I should have recognised his stench," Ifrit mumbled to himself, "You have to get inside, it's not safe for you out here," He commanded. He flamed back to his beast form, and his fists ignited in flame. He formed two fireballs in his fists, and grunted as he hurled them toward the door. Each one went in a hole, and the doors began to open. "Now go, and get help," he ordered, handing Davis the blade, "Take the with you, just to be sure they believe you."
"Okay, we wont be long," Davis replied.
"No, you stay inside!" Ifrit yelled as they ren off. Veemon spontaneously leapt from Davis's hand and ran for himself.
"You okay, can you do it?" Davis asked.
"Yeah, I feel better, besides, it makes it easier for you."
"Okay, let's go." They ran through the doors and into the unknown. Ifrit was now left out in the open, alone.
"YOJIMBO, come out and face me you coward." From the left footsteps could be heard, and Yojimbo emerged from behind a rock outcrop. He wore a large cape and elaborate armour, which concealed most of his body. He also had headgear to protect his face, making his gleaming emerald eyes the only thing visible. He said nothing.
"Next time, aim for me, leave the humans out of this, they're innocent here," Ifrit said commandingly. Yojimbo ignored his words completely and approached him slowly, de-sheathing his long katana. He slowly approached Ifrit, lifting his sword to a ready position.
"GRAAAHH! I'll kill you where you stand you obnoxious bastard!" Ifrit charged at Yojimbo, first raging with fire. He formed a small meteor in his hand and launched it at Yojimbo's sword. He tried to block the flame but in doing so exposed his hand. The flame collided with his hand, making his drop the sword, leaving an opening for Ifrit's attack. He launched at Ifrit, taking a fiery swing at his face. His flaming fist connected, and sent Yojimbo back a fair way. He fell to the ground, no weapon in hand. Ifrit recovered from his attack to see Yojimbo digging in he armour. He pulled five blades like the one that he sent for Davis. Yojimbo launched the blades at Ifrit. They travelled like light and in a second were buried deep in Ifrit's chest. Ifrit yelped as the blood began to flow from his chest. Meanwhile Yojimbo lifted his hand calling his blade back to it. it returned to it's owners hand, and now it was Yojimbo's turn for an attack. Ifrit charged his power too,
"Hell Fire!" he yelled, calling upon the power of the element, unleashed a mighty flaming wall heading for Yojimbo, it curved itself to surround the warrior, and begun closing in on him. Yojimbo chuckled,
"Zanmato," He announced calmly, he spun around in a circle, moving his blade as he did, creating a beam of energy from the blade's edge. The beam sliced through the flame and dissipated it, cancelling both energies. "Did you really think you could stop me with that," he said arrogantly, his voice was not deep, but rather a higher males voice. "Wakizashi," He proclaimed swinging his katana forward. A force emerged from the blade and beamed at Ifrit, connecting directly. Ifrit was sent crashing to the floor. Yojimbo moved toward Ifrit's immobile body slowly, sword in hand. He stood above the beast, "Game over, child. What do you want your last words to be?" Ifrit was slowly recovering from the attack, but could not move, he looked over to the doorway and could see shadows. Yojimbo lowered his blade to Ifrit's neck, "Well?" he continued. At this point Davis emerged from the doorway and saw what was happening,
"Ifrit!" he yelled. Yojimbo could not here him, but Veemon did. He charged toward the samurai-like spectre without thinking.
"How about 'look behind you'," Ifrit groaned.
"V-Head butt!" Veemon yelled and launched his attack. It surprisingly connected with Yojimbo, making his drop his sword, and sending him crashing to the ground a little away from Ifrit,. A look of astonishment took everyone's face, including Ifrit. He slowly stood up, examining the scene. Running toward them were Davis and Carbuncle.
"Thanks my small friend," Ifrit said with a grin on his face.
"No problem," Veemon replied, also trying to stand. Yojimbo too got back onto his feet, looking at the incredible change of odds. He didn't take much time in deciding to split. He began a slow run away. Ifrit saw him leaving and bend down and picked up Yojimbo's katana. He sent flames erupting down the blade, then hurled it at Yojimbo. It flew effortlessly through the air, and sliced right into him like a hot knife sliding through butter. Yojimbo froze where he was, then paused for a second, before collapsing to the ground. His body then turned to spiritual energy just as Odin's had done when Ramuh took him out. The only sound that could be heard was that of metal hitting rock as the katana fell, nothing to hold it up anymore. Davis and Carbuncle ran over to where Ifrit and Veemon were.
"You okay buddy?" Davis asked.
"Just peachy," Veemon grunted back.
"That was a very brave thing you did , I owe you my life," Ifrit said kneeling down to Veemon.
"I did what I had to do," Veemon replied, "Remember, you brought me here."
"We'll call it even?" Ifrit said, then he fell to the floor.
"Ifrit! You're wounded," Carbuncle said worriedly, crouching down next to him.
"It's nothing, I'll be fine," Ifrit replied, trying hard to conceal the pain he was in.
"I'm the white mage here, I'll be the judge of that, just let me take a look."
"I told you, I'm fine," Ifrit said moving away, but stopping as the pain bulleted through his chest.
"Please?" Carbuncle said desperately. Davis could sense there was more that just concern for a friend going on in Carbuncle's mind.
"Fine Ifrit replied reluctantly, rolling onto his back, revealing the resting place of the five blades. They were cascaded in his chest, but all very near the centre.
"You know it's be easier if you…" Carbuncle said, being interrupted by Ifrit,
"I know," he grunted. He closed his eyes, flames flashed across his body and he was back to his humanoid form. Blood was beginning to appear from the wound.
"Can you help me carry him inside?" Carbuncle asked looking at Davis.
"Sure thing," he responded walking over to the duo. He placed Ifrit's left arm over his should, Carbuncle doing the same for his left., then the trio stood. Ifrit's slim figure was deceiving as he was very heavy, and the two were battling. He took some of his weight to his legs, and they stumbled inside, Veemon right by Davis's side.
Once inside the fortress the gates closed, their crash echoing throughout the hall. It was lit with torches either side of a long staircase. They descended until finally coming to another hallway. This one was lighter, and lined crapes, a marble floor below their feet. They took him to the first doorway, and entered the room. It was a dorm of sorts, not very big, but had a bed and table. They put him down on the bed as gently as they could, Davis then taking a step back. The room was light enough, but there was no source of warmth, and Davis without a shirt was beginning to shiver a little.
"Sorry, I kinda messed up your shirt," Veemon said hearing his shivers.
"Looks better on you anyway," Davis replied jokingly.
"Ifrit, I'm going to remove the blades now, it's probably going to hurt," Carbuncle said softly.
"Just do it, old woman," Ifrit said light-heartedly. She took hold of one of the knives, and slowly pulled it from his chest. Ifrit grunted slightly, but it was the noise that was more concerning for Davis and Veemon, it was a sickening sound of flesh ripping, and it was making them feel ill. But knowing they could not go anywhere, they had to endure it. She grabbed the next, and removed it faster this time. One by one they came out, being placed on the table beside the bed. The final knife was the one closest to his heart, and this time Ifrit could not hold back the cry of pain.
"I'm sorry, but it's out now," Carbuncle said apologetically. Ifrit released the tension in his muscles, and flopped onto the bed.
"Is it bad?" Davis asked, thankful the gut-wrenching noise had stopped
"Not too bad," Carbuncle replied.
"I've put you through worse," Ifrit added.
"And what have I told you about calling me old woman? How about we respect our elders?"
"Sure thing, milady."
"I'm don't want to sound rude here, but what do we do now?" Davis asked.
"We must talk to Alexander. I have to take them at this moment."
"But why, why did you even come here?" Carbuncle asked, "You know he wont be pleased."
"I know, but he dreamt of his own demise, and I must know if we should return now."
"I could tell you the answer to that, what means is this to speak with him?"
"I'm going to stay with him, I wanted him to know."
"But what about our problems here, you can't abandon us!"
"I'm not, I mean I wouldn't ever do that to you. But as long as he's in danger I must protect him. You have to understand, you just have to…"
"I do. I will support your motion to leave, you now I would do anything for you. I will tell him to expect you," she said standing up. Ifrit grabbed a hold of her hand and pulled her down. They looked into each others eyes, and he gripped her into a hug. They broke it off shortly and she stood once again.
"This shouldn't take long," Carbuncle said as she walked out.
"I know, I'll be right behind you," Ifrit replied. Davis took this opportunity to stand, he walked over and observed the wound, the bleeding had stopped, and the incisions were barely visible.
"You've-- you've healed this much already?" Davis said in disbelief.
"We heal very quickly here. Please, so not worry about me."
"Is there, something going on between you two? You and Carbuncle I mean? " Veemon asked out of the blue.
"Um, Veemon, remind me to update your lessons on tact," Davis said looking down to his partner.
"Come on, tell me it wasn't killing you," he protested.
"Do not worry, it was expected that you would ask after seeing that. And yes, we are indeed in love, but no one must know, we are not permitted to have feelings such as these."
"What do you mean, that's so sad," Davis replied solemnly.
"You have to understand, we're talking about the end of our world. A relationship between us would cause a distraction from the mission, and it could mean our failure. No one must know.
"Got it, we wont tell a soul."
"Thank you, now come, he's waiting." Ifrit stood from the bed, retrieving the knives from the table as he did. He escorted Davis and Veemon from the room, back into the hallway. Silence seemed to be the standard in this dimension, or all of what Davis had seen of it. They walked past many doors, until finally reaching another staircase. They ascended to the upper level. It was a large room, carpet down the centre to a set of royal doors. These were lined with a gold trimming, and gold handles. As the group approached, the doors opened.
"Are you ready?" Ifrit asked Davis.
"Yeah, I think," he replied nervously.
"We'll be okay," Veemon added. They walked through the doors and took in the sights of a large throne room. At the end of the room was a small set of stairs to an upper level, and there, seated upon a large throne, was what Davis could only presume to be Alexander. He had a deep black mane of hair, that was worn in a pony tail that was pulled forward and fell elegantly on his gleaming chest. His muscular arms were complimented by his well defined abdomen His eyes black as midnight, had the depth of the seas. The entire look was complimented by a set of angelic wings, the feathers white as snow. They were held back for the time, but were visible on wither side of him. The trio approached him, stopping at the base of the steps.
"Ifrit," he spoke powerfully, but his voice seemed gentle.
"Sir," Ifrit replied.
"You have brought humans into my court, do you dare defile this sacred place?" He said, now he sounded a little more than miffed.
"I know the consequences of my actions, and am prepared to take them."
"What would compel you to bring that… boy, here?"
"That is no boy, He has the bravery of the ages, his companion too, I would not leave hem to die alone, so I have brought them here, to protect them from the harshness of an unknown world."
"And you're humanoid now, what happened to it being 'a sign of weakness'?"
"I have been shown otherwise. This human, his partner, they have shown me the strength that can come of a human working with their inter-dimensional partner, a strength not even Odin, not even Yojimbo could break."
"Yes, I have heard of our recent victories, and for that you are commended."
"Do not talk to me, talk to Veemon, it was him that saved my life, and made the victory over Yojimbo possible."
"Little one, is this true?"
"Yes," Veemon replied confidently as he could muster.
"Very well, their presence shall be tolerated."
"Look, tolerate nothing, if we weren't here Ifrit would have been toast, and I've heard about your unstable numbers so don't go telling me, and acting as if it were nothing. Veemon risked his life for you, maybe you should show him a little gratitude.
"You dare to talk to me in that manner boy!" Alexander was enraged, he stood from his seat.
"I'll talk how I like, to who I like. I'm not afraid of you," Davis spat back. Alexander turned to his side, and grabbed a sword from his sheath on his throne. He approached Davis,
"Maybe you should be," he growled back. Veemon jumped in front of Davis,
"Get through me first!"
"And me before him," Ifrit added standing in front of Veemon and Davis. The tension was paramount, none of the three were sure of what his next move would be, but all they could do was trust in their ability to hold him off long enough for him to rethink his brash moves.
There you have it, and I hope you all liked it. Firstly that green word in there was supposed to be that way. That is MY 100000th word written. This would be in my master file before any changes by PP, or comments on the end of each chapter. Just a little pointless trivia for you. And you should rush to hit that review button so you can steal the 100th review, I might be inclined to do something for ya. Again, those FF cameos are pooping up here and there, just wait till the next chapter. And certain reviewers picking up on my plans and getting a little close to where I was going, so I changed it now to something you'll never expect, MWAHAHAHAHA!!! Try to think ahead and see what you get. Hope you enjoyed the return of the cliff-hanger, bai till next time.
