Hi! This here is the second-to-last chapter of the entire story. You might want a Kleenex, 'cause the ending is anything but happy!

Disclaimer: See previous chapter.

BWG: Last time, Arukenimon and Mummymon pulled off their most fiendish scheme yet! They managed to Digivolve to their Mega forms, then annihilated my companions with a single attack. They then used dark magic to resurrect my fallen comrades as powerful Mega Digimon to destroy me. I managed to delete the zombies, only to see them rise up again, stronger than ever! I have a feeling this battle will not be easily won…

"Terra Destroyer!" Magnadramon screamed as she was destroyed. "Black Tornado!" Vikemon disintegrated, a hole drilled right through his chest. "Terra Destroyer!" Seraphimon was vaporized in the middle of his Seven Stars attack. BlackWarGreymon took a moment to catch his breath, then prepared to defend against CyberSpidermon, Valkyrimon, and Imperialdramon.

Babamon and Pharaohmon sat on the sidelines, watching the mayhem while munching contentedly on popcorn. As Pharaohmon watched BlackWarGreymon get decked by Imperialdramon, he suddenly had a thought. "Say Babamon, why don't we attack the Destiny Stone while our Dinosaur friend is still occupied?"

"What, and miss the fight of the century?"

"Ah, good point. But…it's kind of getting repetitive, isn't it? BlackWarGreymon kills our servants, we resurrect them with even greater power, BlackWarGreymon kills them again…can't we do something to spice this up?" An energy ball hurtled towards him. He deflected it with his shield without looking. "Oh dear, BlackWarGreymon's killed all our little pets again. Necro Mist!" With a gesture, all the evil Digimon were reborn, much to BlackWarGreymon's grief.

Babamon pulled out some hairs and threw them. "Spirit Needle!" The six Megas started glowing with new power.

BlackWarGreymon looked at his refreshed opponents, exhausted. His armor was falling apart, his shield was cracked, and he knew he couldn't take much more of this abuse. Sadly, he had no choice. He got into a fighter's stance, ready to begin the battle anew.

As the fight started again, Babamon suddenly had a brilliant idea. "Say Pharaohmon, if you're getting a little bored of this fight, I know just the thing to liven it up!"

"A kiss?" he asked hopefully.

She smacked him on the head with her broom. "No, you idiot! Watch this!" She pulled about a dozen more hairs from her head. "Spirit Needle!" The hairs stiffened and sank into Imperialdramon's body. He roared and began to glow.

"Imperialdramon Mode Change to…Fighter Mode!"

BlackWarGreymon stared up at the giant Ancient Dragon in disbelief. "You have got to be kidding me!"

DIGIMON ANALYSER

Ken: Imperialdramon: Fighter Mode is a dreadnought class imperial warrior who can mete out justice with his Positron Laser and Giga Crusher attacks. He's so strong; nobody in their right minds would want to fight him!

Imperialdramon pointed his arm gun at BlackWarGreymon. "Poshitron Lasher!"

The Dinosaur grabbed the nearby CyberSpidermon and used him as a shield, saving himself from the big laser. As the Android vanished in a burst of data, BlackWarGreymon formed an energy ball. "Terra Destroyer!"

The energy ball struck Imperialdramon, who did not appear to notice it. "Poshitron Lasher!"

"Black Tornado!" He began to drill through the laser, planning to destroy the gun.

Unfortunately, he never got there. "Lightning Arrow!" The electric projectile knocked the surprised BlackWarGreymon out of the laser beam.

Vikemon rose up from behind him. "Arctic Blizzard!" BlackWarGreymon was now frozen in a block of ice.

Magnadramon belched out flames. "Dragon Fire!" The fire melted the ice, also causing severe damage to the winded Dinosaur.

Seraphimon grabbed him from behind, holding him in place. Imperialdramon pulled out an enormous cannon that was held between his hands. Energy started collecting at its mouth. "Giga Crusher!" A ridiculously big laser fired from the cannon.

At the last second, BlackWarGreymon managed to flip over, causing Seraphimon to take the brunt of the unbelievably powerful attack. Unfortunately, the Angel did not last long as a shield and poor BlackWarGreymon was hit full force by the blast. His Dark Brave Shield splintered apart instantly, along with pretty much all his armor. He screamed as the Giga Crusher kept firing and firing, causing the pain to keep growing until he almost blacked out. Finally, mercifully, Imperialdramon stopped firing. His cannon disintegrated. BlackWarGreymon plummeted from the sky, slamming hard into the ground and destroying whatever fragmented pieces of his body armor remained. The only thing still somewhat intact on his body was his helmet, and even that was wrecked, missing a horn and covered in cracks. He gasped for breath, barely able to stand on his knees. "No…I…have…failed…" He collapsed.

Babamon and Pharaohmon laughed.

Aw man! This has gotta be a bad dream! My best buddy Veemon turned evil?! The Destiny Stone only moments away from destruction?! BlackWarGreymon about to die?! This just isn't fair! BlackWarGreymon's worked so hard to come this far, and now he's gonna lose? This sucks! Thought Davis.

Unbelievable. After all this, BlackWarGreymon is going to die? Geez…we're so much alike, aren't we? We've both done terrible things in the past, we've both danced with the powers of darkness, we're both atoning for our sins…I wish I could do something, my brother… thought Ken.

This can't be happening! BlackWarGreymon can't lose; he's too cute to die! This isn't right, why do the really cute ones always have to suffer? I wish there were something I could do to help him… thought Yolei.

Why does this have to keep happening? Why must so many people die for no reason? First my father, now BlackWarGreymon…why do bad things have to happen to good people? Thought Cody.

Patamon, I've lost you again…but this time, your death really was in vain. If only I was stronger, then maybe this wouldn't have happened. Maybe you would still be alive. Maybe BlackWarGreymon wouldn't be about to die… thought TK.

BlackWarGreymon, no! This can't be happening! You've come so far and done so much, you can't just die before you've fulfilled your dreams. If there is any justice in this world, please…please… thought Kari.

IT CAN'T END LIKE THIS! The six Digidestined thought at once. Their crests began to glow…

The evil Digimon laughed. "At last! BlackWarGreymon is no more!" shouted Pharaohmon.

Babamon giggled uncontrollably. "He's only inches away from death. Finish him off!"

As the remaining zombie Digimon started to move in, a bright flash of colored light caught their attention. It was coming from the Digidestined! "Hey Babamon, what's that light?"

"I don't know, but I don't like the looks of it…"

The six crests fired beams of light past the deadly zombie Digimon and the evil duo, striking the Destiny Stone and causing it to glow. Pharaohmon looked at Babamon. "I told you we should have destroyed the Stone while they were fighting." Angry, she hit him with her broom.

A tag and crest materialized right in front of BlackWarGreymon, glowing brightly. He stirred and woke up. "Ungh…what? Is this…mine?" The Crest was black, with the symbol of an elongated sideways "S" with curly ends etched into its surface. "Yes…this IS mine…the Crest of Destiny!" As the villains looked on in horror, BlackWarGreymon slid the crest into the tag.

(Cue Digivolution sequence.)

BlackWarGreymon stood on the center of a big circular platform, inside of a smaller circle. Statues of WarGreymon, MetalGarurumon, Hououmon, Rosemon, HerculesKabuterimon, Plesiomon, Imperialdramon, CyberSpidermon, Seraphimon, and Magnadramon surrounded him; each on a pedestal with their respective crests engraved on them. The circle BlackWarGreymon was standing in had the Crest of Destiny carved into it. "BlackWarGreymon Mode Change to…" He was encased in a pillar of light. The statues came to life, roaring and growling and screeching and howling, as the twelve crests materialized above them, then flew into the light. The crests of Courage and Friendship sunk into his shoulder pads, transforming them into small pentagonal Dark Brave Shields, with the respective crests embossed on them. The crests of Love and Sincerity sunk into his arm shields, causing them to shrink until his hands could be seen more easily beneath them. His Dramon Killers became shorter but sharper, and a small laser gun attached itself to the top of his left arm shield. The crests of Knowledge and Reliability sunk into his knees, changing his kneecaps into a more curved diamond figure and making his leg armor sleek and round, with smaller feet and longer toe-claws. The crests of Miracles, Kindness, Integrity, Wisdom, Hope, and Light sunk into his torso, causing his chest armor to mold itself around his bulging muscles. The Crest of Destiny fell from the sky and embedded itself in his forehead, causing his horns to become serrated blades. A striped tail grew from his rear. A red cape fluttered into existence, fastening itself to his shoulders. The pillar of light faded. BlackWarGreymon pulled a large sword from a scabbard that appeared on his back and sliced through the air with it, before driving the blade into the ground. "Grand Mode!"

(End Digivolution sequence.)

All stared in awe at the new BlackWarGreymon. "We're screwed!" wailed Babamon and Pharaohmon.

"…Dammit, why can't Veemon EVER be that cool when he Digivolves?!" asked Davis bitterly.

Yolei was practically drooling. "So…bishonen…"

DIGIMON ANALYSER

BWG: I am BlackWarGreymon: Grand Mode, the mightiest of all Greymon! (Take that, EmperorGreymon and AncientGreymon!) With my Grand Shot and Grand Sword, I eradicate all who stand against me!

Imperialdramon was undaunted by his foe's transformation. "Poshitron Lasher!"

BlackWarGreymon raised his left arm and pressed his right hand on top of his gun. "Grand Shot!" The gun fired a laser just as big as Imperialdramon's! The two lasers collided in midair, each trying to overcome the other. The Grand Shot soon proved itself stronger by pushing the Positron Laser all the way back into Imperialdramon's gun, causing it to explode and destroy his right arm! The Ancient Dragon stared at his missing limb in shock, right before he fainted. BlackWarGreymon lowered his arm. "Who's next?"

"Testament!" Iron bonds formed around BlackWarGreymon, courtesy of Seraphimon. "Strike of the Seven Stars!" BlackWarGreymon easily snapped his bonds, drew his sword, and deflected the energy balls right back at Seraphimon, deleting him!

Vikemon took a deep breath in preparation for his Arctic Blizzard. BlackWarGreymon whirled around and fired his gun right into the Beast's mouth, punching a hole in the back of his skull. He vaporized.

"Fire Tornado!" BlackWarGreymon turned around to see the whirling column of flame spinning towards him. Calmly, he drove his sword right into the heart of the tornado. It dissipated, revealing Magnadramon, who had been stabbed right through the heart by BlackWarGreymon's sword. She disintegrated instantly.

BlackWarGreymon heard Valkyrimon flying towards him, sword drawn. He turned around and flew towards the Warrior. "Grand Sword!"

"Feral Sword!"

The two swords met. The Feral Sword was shattered instantly, and BlackWarGreymon's blade chopped Valkyrimon right in half. As he vaporized, BlackWarGreymon turned his gaze towards the evil duo.

Pharaohmon gulped. "Necro-"

"Grand Shot!" The Dinosaur's laser pierced Pharaohmon's forehead, going out the other side. The Wizard quivered, dropped his shield, and died.

Babamon frantically pulled out a hundred or so hairs and flung them at Imperialdramon. "Spirit Needle!" BlackWarGreymon's Grand Shot destroyed her only half a second later, but not in time to stop the needles from merging with Imperialdramon.

The Ancient Dragon groaned and got to his feet. A new arm ripped forth from the Dragon's shoulder, making him whole once more. Imperialdramon raised his arms and roared as he began crackling with unimaginable power.

"Imperialdramon Mode Change to…PALADIN MODE!"

Imperialdramon PM looked pretty much the same as Imperialdramon FM, except that all his armor was white, his wings were gray, his arm gun was gone, and a huge sword as long as he was tall was strapped to his back.

Davis' jaw dropped. "Okay, I take back everything I ever said about Veemon never Digivolving into anything really cool."

DIGIMON ANALYSER

BWG: Imperialdramon: Paladin Mode is quite likely the most powerful Digimon in this universe. (There are some guys (and girls) who are stronger, but sadly they don't exist in this reality.) With the Sword of Friendship and Courage in his hands, this white Ancient Dragon suppresses evil and brings forth the light!

Imperialdramon drew his sword. "Omni Shword!" The blade started glittering, and he charged towards BlackWarGreymon.

The Dinosaur held his sword as well. "Grand Sword!" As his blade also began to glitter, he ran to meet the Ancient Dragon. They swung their swords at each other, locking the blades together. The swords sparked and crackled, disliking each other's touch. The sword wielders pressed harder, each trying to break their opponent's block. The swords could not take it anymore, and released all their collective energy in a huge explosion that sent both combatants reeling. Deciding it would be a bad idea to try that again, BlackWarGreymon sheathed his sword. Imperialdramon did the same. Both stared each other down, then brought their weapons into play. "Grand Shot!"

"Giga Crusher!"

The two lasers collided, much like in the fight with Imperialdramon's previous form. Unfortunately, Imperialdramon PM was a lot stronger than Imperialdramon FM, and the Giga Crusher was stronger than the Positron Laser any day. To BlackWarGreymon's dismay, the Ancient Dragon's laser was getting the best of his own, pushing its way closer and closer to the Dinosaur's arm gun. Not wanting to lose his arm, BlackWarGreymon shut off his laser and immediately pulled out his sword, using it to block the Giga Crusher. He did not want to repeat the experience the last Crusher had taught him. However, the immense laser continued to push at his defenses, sapping away his strength with every second. If he could not stop the Ancient Dragon's attack soon, he would quite likely be dead.

"I don't think he can keep up that block much longer." Said Cody anxiously, watching the battle.

"If there was only some way we could help him, some way to stun Imperialdramon long enough for BlackWarGreymon to use that big sword of his!" said Yolei angrily.

TK looked at his crest thoughtfully. "Maybe we can…" Everyone looked at him. "Our crests were glowing earlier, which gave BlackWarGreymon his own crest. What were you all thinking right before that happened?"

"I was thinking about how it wasn't fair that BlackWarGreymon was gonna lose after everything he's been through." Admitted Davis.

"I wished I could help BlackWarGreymon." Said Ken.

"Me too!" added Yolei.

"I thought it wasn't right that he had to die." Said Cody.

"I thought that he deserved a chance to fulfill his dreams. I felt sorry for him." Said Kari.

TK nodded. "So in a way, we were all thinking about BlackWarGreymon. Our concern for him may be what activated our crests before. Maybe…maybe we could do it again!"

They all looked to Davis. He shrugged. "As much as I hate to say it, that's actually a good idea TY"

"TK."

"Whatever, TV. Let's do it!" They all closed their eyes and started concentrating. The crests began to glow once again.

BlackWarGreymon's grip on his sword was slipping. He couldn't keep this up for much longer. Fortunately, he didn't have to. Imperialdramon was very surprised when suddenly, a pair of gold and lavender ropes of light wrapped around his arms, wrenching his grip away from the cannon and halting the Giga Crusher. BlackWarGreymon watched, amazed, as more ropes of light appeared. The Ancient Dragon's legs were held in place by a brown and a gray rope, a yellow rope tied itself around his waist, and a pink rope got a hold on Imperialdramon's neck. The Ancient Dragon bellowed in rage as he struggled against his restraints. BlackWarGreymon glanced at the children, seeing that they were the ones generating the ropes. "Go on, we've bought you a chance to finish this battle!" yelled Ken.

"Come on already, we can't hold him much longer!" said Yolei.

BlackWarGreymon nodded and started running towards Imperialdramon. His sword started gathering strength as he approached, glowing brighter and brighter. Without warning, Imperialdramon suddenly broke free, grabbed his sword, and swung it at BlackWarGreymon! The Dinosaur jumped in the air, causing the blade to bury itself in the ground beneath him. He landed on the sword and ran up its length, leaping off at the hilt. He soared above the Dragon, pointing his brilliant sword downward. Imperialdramon looked up, fear in his eyes. "It's time to end this! DRAGON KILLER!" He shot down with unbelievable force, driving his glowing sword right into Imperialdramon's forehead!

For a long moment, nothing happened. Then Imperialdramon's golden antler headpiece snapped in two. The Ancient Dragon vaporized. BlackWarGreymon fell to the ground, panting. He took two steps forward, hesitated, and fell to the ground.

"BlackWarGreymon, get up!" said TK.

"Please, get up!" said Yolei.

The Dinosaur cracked an eye open, seeing the Digidestined standing over him. He chuckled. "I'm afraid I can't do that, children. You see, I'm about to die and I really don't want to waste any energy trying to get up."

"Oh, that's understandable." Said Ken. There was a pause. "You're WHAT?"

"I'm dying." He said simply. "What, have you all forgotten that Giga Crusher Imperialdramon hit me with earlier? The Mode Change didn't heal me, it just delayed the inevitable long enough for me to finish my job. And now, I really am going to die."

"But-but you CAN'T die!" Protested Cody, his eyes beginning to tear up. "You've done so much, and there's so much more you could do! You can't die already!"

"Easy, Cody. He's a Digimon, remember? He'll just come back at Primary Village, good as new!" said TK reassuringly.

"Unfortunately, that will not be the case. I'm a Control Spire Digimon, remember? I can't come back. This is it for me." BlackWarGreymon said, correcting TK.

"Oh." The young blonde's eyes started watering.

BlackWarGreymon would have frowned if he had a mouth at the sight of all those tearful eyes. "Children, why are you crying? My death is of no circumstance. It was fated to happen, there is no reason to mourn over it. I have fulfilled my destiny. I now know, thanks to the Crest, what my purpose was." He paused, then continued. "Although I was originally built to destroy you, the Guardians of the Digital World intervened. They infused me with the ability to communicate with the Destiny Stones and release their hidden power, so that you would become stronger, the Guardians could be freed from limbo, and the Digital World would be protected from the evils in the Real World by a formidable series of defenses. The ancient Crests were stopping the flow of the Stone's power to the rest of the world, blocking it off as well as a plug in a bottle. Now that all seven Stones are activated, my purpose in this world has come to a close, my destiny fulfilled." He dropped the Crest of Destiny at Kari's feet. "Here, take this as my last gift to you, my friends. It will allow your partners to go to Mega at will, so you may better protect this world from the evils plotting to destroy it." He hesitated. "You have been the best friends I could ever ask for. My only regret…is that I shall never see your faces again." He closed his eyes for the last time.

And then, he was nothing but dust, blowing in the wind.

Crying like everyone else, Kari picked up the Crest. "We will never forget you…BlackWarGreymon…"

Me: How was that? Only one more chapter to go!

BWG: Thank the Lord for that.

Me: Come on, I'm not that bad to be around, am I?

BWG: Yes.

Me: (Growls.) We'll have to work on that attitude, won't we? Pyrogirl123 thanks for the info on the dragons. See you all next time!

BWG: Don't forget to review. Why you would want to, I have no idea.