Disclaimer: I do not own Digimon or any of it's characters. The storyline of Dragonball Z is not a property of mine, it belongs to Akira Toriyama. I also don't own the character known as X, because max acorn created him and I got his permission to use him.

SSJ4T: Hey peeps! Takuya had just surrendered after getting beat by Max. So, what do you have to say for yourself, Takie?

Takuya: Never underestimate the power of an ascendant. These god cards mean jack!

Max: I'm still the king of competition! Nobody can beat me!

Yusuke: Mind if I crash the party?!

Tai: Yusuke Urameshi? When did you get here?

Yusuke: I walked in here just a minute ago. I snuck through the backdoor.

SSJ4T: Dude, you can't just go breaking in here! They'll think you're a suspect!

Yusuke: Thats why I'll kick their asses with my spirit gun.

Takato: Hell, my Hazard Wave will kick the crap out of your Spirit Gun.

Yusuke: Wanna try me? I'm not in the mood.

Max: So how's that girl doing? Whats her name...? Keiko!

Yusuke: Don't start with that. She's only a friend.

Takuya: That's what they all say my friend.

Yusuke: Look, can't we just get that episode going. I want to see what happens next. I hear X makes his debut. I want to see it for myself.

SSJ4T: You heard the man, let's get the episode started! While we clean up around here, enjoy the fic.

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(Digimon Adventure theme Butterfly plays)

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The Masked Fighter named X!

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The goggle boy was much too stunned to even watch as he looked down to the ground. The worst thing that could possibly happen was his own digimon giving up his life to save another's life. Tai would have done this if his own sister were the one who was about to be murdered by a heartless monster. Tai would be doing the same thing as War Greymon was doing now.

"What?! Are you insane, Agumon?! Have you lost your mind?! You'll die as well!"

"If it's the only way to defeat you, then so be it.."

"War Greymon. This is it. You better have second thoughts, because this will be for the last time. Have you made your decision?"

"Yes..."

"Very well. This blast will be enough to destroy you both!"

"No!! Leomon!!" Tai cried out. "There has to be another way to ensure a victory!!"

"Aren't you ready yet?!" War Greymon cried out. "My ribs are broken!!"

"Let me go, Agumon! I promise to leave this digital plane for good!"

"Don't start that bullshit again. You won't blind me again. Your tricks won't save you from this."

Leomon forms an energy wave through his fingertips as he looks towards his primary target once again. He makes a direct target towards Devimon's chest. The damaged armor exposed an opening into Devimon's bare chest.

"Sorry to keep you waiting, War Greymon. Prepare yourself!"

"Do it, Leomon! Do it now!!"

"No, wait!" Tai exclaimed.

"No! You can't do this!!" Devimon cried out. "This can't be happening to me!"

"Lion's Wrath!!"

Suddenly, everything went into slow motion just as Leomon fired his finishing beam towards a restrained Devimon. Tai cried out and War Greymon was prepared to meet his fate within several seconds. The blast came ever so closer as Devimon's eyes widened and his once precious life was flashing before his very own eyes. There were sudden heartbeats throughout the whole scene. Tai had sudden tears coming down his eyes just as he was about to witness the downfall of his very own digimon partner. War Greymon was set to sacrifice himself to destroy Devimon.

Everyone blinked as the beam penetrated through Devimon's arm, which resulted to the beam going through War Greymon as well. Tai screamed out as both warriors were sent flying backwards. Each had a huge hole in the center of their chests. Blood came spewing from the open hole chests.

"DAMN YOU!!" the devil man roared, spitting blood out of his mouth.

They both landed on the ground while everyone else looked on. Tai came running over towards War Greymon's fallen body. Leomon looked on and lowered his head in shame.

"I'm sorry. Forgive me."

"War Greymon! No! You can't die!"

"Tai..."

"Tai! Is he going to be okay?!" TK asked. "Is he going to.."

"His wound looks terrible," said Kari. "I don't think he'll make it.."

"War Greymon. You're willing to do this for me?"

"Yes, Tai. You are my friend and I will always be loyal to you."

Leomon looked across to find Devimon's body a bloody mess. He walks over towards the fallen invader with a disgusted look on his face. He heard Devimon slowly muttering to himself. Leomon was able to pick up to what the devil man was speaking.

"How ridiculous to see myself in such a situation as this...Dying is sure a pain...What's even shameful is for me to die on this retched realm.."

"Heh. Take that demon. You deserve to die..."

"Got to hand it to that traitor..He's even willing to die for his human friend and you weaklings.."

"Fool. We can revive War Greymon, with the help of the four digicores. They're apart of the four holy beasts. They have the power to even resurrect digimon after facing death in a battle."

"Through the four digicores?"

"Yeah. The digicores will do the job. War Greymon will be back in no time."

"Damn you. Heh. But, at the same time, I'm glad that you've told me."

"What are you talking about?"

"I've just transmitted the information to my two partners. They're within the other regions of the digital planes. They've just realized that I am now defeated and they will come here.."

"No. How could I have forgotten that?"

"That's right. They're coming to exterminate this portion of the digital universe. You're all going to die. That includes you."

"How long until they come?"

"I'd say give it a year or so. That's the most time they will take to get here. That's a year as far as Earth time is concerned."

"In one year, two warriors are coming? Even stronger than you?"

"How do you like your odds now, fools? I hope you enjoy your last year. Heh.."

"Shut up. I've heard enough from you."

"Isn't it just sweet? You're all going to die and I shall be avenged. Looks like I'll be getting the last laugh after all. Ha. Ha. Ha."

Leomon growled angrily as he was about to strike the fallen villain, but then he felt his power drop. Devimon made his last breath and died at the scene. Leomon dropped his guard and kicked some dirt on the villain's corpse.

"You still laughing? Ha. Looks like you're not."

Just then, Leomon looked up to see the other Digi-Destined with their digimon. Not only were they together, but Sora was with them. The red-hair girl looked down at Tai and War Greymon. She gasped in shock as she ordered the team to lower themselves onto the ground to help their fallen allies.

"There they are!" Izzy cried out. "I see TK, Kari, Angemon, Gatomon, and Leomon."

"Tai and War Greymon are down! We've got to check this out!" Kabuterimon said.

"I hope that they're alright," said Sora.

As soon as everyone landed on the ground, Sora ran over to Tai. The goggle boy knelt by War Greymon's side. She saw the boy shedding tears and wrapped her arms around him.

"Tai. It's me, Sora. What happened here? War Greymon is dying, isn't he?"

Tai nodded as he began to uncontrollably sob on Sora's shoulder. She patted his back several times, in order to calm the boy's nerves down. The other children went over to comfort TK and Kari after a gruesome battle had taken place.

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Meanwhile, deep within the trenches of the digital universe, there stood a lonely digital planet in the middle of nowhere. This was Planet Urliza. The planet was full of luscious rain forests and it teemed with unique digital life. Some were even rare enough to have never been seen anywhere else. However, there were two recent invaders that had occupied the planet to their liking. These were the two warriors, which Devimon was speaking of.

One of the individuals had the same device that Devimon carried. It started going off. The invader read the scout reading and peered over to his other partner.

"Neo Devimon. He's dead."

The two individuals were an Etemon, with battle armor, and a Metal Garurumon. A boy came walking out from the brushes with food. A smirk formed across his face as he bit into some well-cooked meat. The boy had spiked blond hair. His eyes were blue, almost like that of heaven itself. However, it sort of had a cold glare to them. He sat down next to Metal Garurumon and fed him a chunk of meat.

"He deserved it, Etemon. He was killed by several power levels that were under a thousand. Thank god that you're not an idiot like the Etemon I came across. I see you've been doing your homework lately."

"We don't get homework, but we get plenty of assignments. Can we leave this planet for later?"

"I must admit that these digicores sound interesting. I could make any wish that I desire come true. Yeah, let's leave this dump."

"Dump? But this place has plenty of live game to kill and grub on."

"True, but I'm sure we'll meet with Tai and the others there."

"Tai? Oh yeah. You told me about him."

"He has my brother held captive. He stole TK away from me and I'm going to take my brother back. I didn't walk away from the group and join the elite for nothing. Metal Garurumon and I have gotten stronger since then."

"What about Neo Devimon? Are we going to bring him back to life?"

"Why bother? We're better off without him. How about eternal life for ourselves?"

"An eternity of relentless combat! I love the way you're thinking my friend."

With that said, the duo entered their space pods and flew off from their current planet status and made their way through digital space. Since, they were apart from each other, they spoke to each other through their devices. Matt and Gabumon were in one pod, while Etemon had the other pod all to himself.

"The power of Angemon is incredibly high since the last time we fought together. He's gotten stronger over a short period."

"Maybe our devices are all screwed up. He couldn't have gotten that powerful."

"I don't think so. Especially from the damage that one strike Neo Devimon suffered from. I see that my brother has overcome his fear and become a determined Destined. TK, I'm coming for you and I'm getting back at that jerk for taking TK away from me."

"So, you think that your brother would join us? Just think about having Angemon on our side. We'll be indestructible."

"Thats not such a bad idea. I was just thinking about that myself."

"Yes! We'll destroy everyone who dare opposes us!"

"Yes. Tai will die and TK will become apart of our elite. I'll get the last laugh after all. This will be so sweet."

Gabumon looked on and was questioning his partner's judgment. Matt had been thriving to get revenge on Tai for quite a while. But no matter how much Matt has changed, Gabumon had been loyal and stuck to the boy's side.

"I just wish we wouldn't have to resolve this dispute through violence, Matt. I really hope you realize the truth one day."

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Back on the digital world, the children gathered around War Greymon's fallen form. The mega slowly struggled as more blood came dropping from the hole. Tai had controlled himself.

"No. Please don't leave me, War Greymon," Tai said. "We've been through so much together."

"Tai...we'll meet again...I guarantee it.." the mega muttered.

"Tai. I'm sorry," Kari said.

"If only we hadn't been caught," TK replied. "This wouldn't have happened.."

"It's okay. I knew that this would be coming," War Greymon said. "It was only a matter of time.."

"War Greymon. Please, don't go. Like Leomon said, if we borrow the four digicores, then we'll restore you back without having to be reborn at Primary Village."

"Thanks. You're a true friend," the mega muttered.

With that said, War Greymon's body was slowly beginning to breakdown into data. Tai knelt in front of the mega and grasped his hand. Tears came swelling up in the boy's eyes.

"I don't think he'll be leaving you anytime now," a voice called out.

Everyone stopped as they looked around to find the source of the voice. Sora looked up as she pointed up to a figure looking down at them.

"look up there!"

It was the masked man who watched the entire battle unfold. He came flying down as he faced the entire Digi-Destined team. He walked over to Tai.

"Tai, I will ask for your cooperation."

"Hey, how do you know my name pal?"

"I'm going to save your digimon's life."

"How? You're not some sort of miracle god."

"No, but I'm pretty close. Trust me. I know what I'm doing."

"Tai. Just go ahead and let him," Sora replied. "I trust him."

"But.."

"It's better than to see Agumon see himself get deleted from existence," Izzy said.

"Alright, I trust you. Go ahead," Tai said.

"Thank you."

The masked man knelt over the fallen mega and placed his hands over his hole. A bright flash of light came scanning down the mega's chest as lost data was being reconfigured. War Greymon wrenched his teeth as his wound was beginning to heal. Tai looked on as his tears faded.

"War Greymon! Come on! You can go through with it!"

With that said, War Greymon's wound was completely healed and he de-digivolved back into Agumon. Tai ran over and picked Agumon up passionately. The masked man stood up and crossed his arms.

"Agumon! You're alive! I'm so glad! Thanks, masked guy! I owe you!"

"Just who are you?" Leomon asked. "I've never seen you before? Did you just watch the battle that had taken palce?"

"Yes. I did watch the battle."

"Why didn't you help us?" asked Kari. "we could used your help."

"This isn't my realm to defend. I wasn't assigned to defend this sector from outsiders."

"Then, what are you doing here and don't you resemble that masked guy from a certain Gundam television show?" Izzy asked.

"He does sort of look like that masked guy," said Tentomon. "Should I get his autograph?"

"I cannot reveal my true identity, but you can call me X. I did watch your battle and I was impressed with your team work. I was shocked to realize that you are willing to sacrifice yourself for the sake of others. Tai, you have a special digimon."

"So, how do you know my name?"

"I've been monitoring you and the other Digi-Destined since your first arrival. Your digimon have gotten stronger, but now you face a greater threat. Neo Devimon was just the tip of the iceberg. As you know already, he told you that two more invaders would arrive with much greater powers. He speaks the truth. Two warriors will indeed come here in one earth year."

"Damn! Then, how do we prepare for them?!" Tai asked. "Tell us? Our digimon can't go through some sort of training. We wouldn't know where to find some sort of advanced training."

"That is why I have came. I saved War Greymon's life because I see an unlimited potential to his power. But it is locked and I shall help you to unlock it."

"Unlock his true power?"

"Yes, Tai. Angemon has already proven that. However, TK, you must help Angemon to control his full power. Now, I've come up with a decision. Agumon. Tai. I would personally like to invite to come with me to my realm. I will prepare you two for your needs to combat the invaders."

"You want us to come? But what about the others?"

"The only strong warriors I see amongst this group are Leomon, Gatomon and Patamon. The others are good but they're just not good enough. They don't possess the unlimited potential like you four do. Leomon, I ask for you to train Gatomon and Patamon. They must realize their unlimited potential. TK and Kari are very special. They're no the children of hope and light for nothing. Tai, you possess the crest of courage, you will definitely be the one that takes the invaders down. If you're willing to accept, we extend our hands in friendship."

"Should I do it," Tai asked.

"Yes," Agumon muttered weakly. "We should accept his offer. I believe in him."

"Well, if you say so."

With that said, Tai shook X's hand. Agumon managed to get up onto his feet. Tai turned to face the others.

"Are you leaving, Tai?" TK asked.

"Yeah, but don't worry. We'll get the proper training from X and we'll be back. You guys just stick together. I might not be around but you guys should take care of yourselves. TK. I trust that you'll take care of my sister?"

"You can count on me!"

"Sora. I leave you in charge of the others. Remember to think about me. I'm sure I'll get some sort of message from you. Well, so long everyone."

Tai placed his hand on X. Agumon walks over and did the same. Sora calls out once again to the goggle boy and runs over to him. She embraces him and lets out a few tears. Tai pats her back and wipes the tears away from her eyes. A smile forms on Tai's face.

"Take care. Good luck on your training."

"Thanks. I'll be back. Don't you worry."

As soon as that happened, Tai and Agumon placed their hands onto X as they vanished from sight. Sora wiped her years away and faced the group.

"Remember that Tai will be coming back. We better prepare ourselves for the worst to come. I know you're all a little scared, but that's okay. We can overcome this fear. After all, we do have Leomon on our side now."

"I will help train the two with everything I have," the brave warrior replied. "It's going to be quite rough though."

"Oh, nothing that we can't handle," said Patamon.

"That's what you always say," replied Gatomon.

"So, how was Devimon able to find you guys so easily," Joe asked.

"Hey, Joe. Your shoe laces are untied," Gomamon said.

"I'm not falling for that old trick. You think I'll fall for it?"

"I don't know, but your shoes are untied."

"Ugh. I hate it when you're right."

"To answer your question, Joe, that is a device mounted on his head that seems to track an opponent's strength and position," said Leomon.

"So, there are digimon who created advanced forms of technology never seen on our home planet. This ought to be good research," Izzy said.

Mimi looked over towards Devimon's corpse and gasped to herself. She points over to the corpse, which caught everyone else's attention.

"You...You mean that?" Mimi asked. "Here, Joe, you pick that thing up."

"No way. You're asking me?!" Joe asked. "But won't he come back to life or something?

"Here let me do it," Sora said.

The red-head walks over to the fallen corpse and picks the device up. He mounts it on her face and presses a button to activate it. She was surprised to find an advanced mathematical calculation reading.

"What do you see, Sora?" Biyomon asked.

"Wow. This is advanced technology! This is one awesome device."

"Hmm. It looks a little banged up," Izzy replied. "But I think I should fix it using my computer."

"Good. We'll probably get some better readings out of it," Sora said. "We can definitely revamp it."

"Yeah, we'll see where we all stand as far as our power is concerned. I just hope that I'm strong," Palmon said.

"You're strong no matter what," Mimi replied.

"Ah, thanks, Mimi."

"I say we find ourselves some shelter," said Tentomon. "There's no use in standing around here."

"I agree," Sora replied. "We'll see if we can use those digicores like Leomon said. Is that right?"

Leomon nodded in agreement as he grabbed his arm. Everyone looked on as he twisted his arm back into it's right position. The children cringed from the bones popping and the shoulder being popped back into it's place.

"Yuck! That has got to hurt!" Mimi exclaimed. "I can't stand that sound."

"You be sure to find the digicores. You'll find the four holy beasts east of File Island. They reside on a mysterious island. You better hurry, because they have a dormant period It's drawing close. In the meantime, I'll be taking Gatomon and Patamon. TK and Kari are welcome to come."

"Yay! We can come!" TK said. "Alright! We get to see our digimon train!"

"Thats good to know," Kari replied.

"Yes. These two digimon will become a powerful asset once properly trained under my wing. We'll need their power against these two invaders, who will be here within an earth year. As of now, only I can train them properly."

"Isn't that too big of a responsibility on your part," Sora asked.

"I understand that, but we have to do this in order to stop the invaders."

The brave warriors scoops up Gatomon and Patamon under his arms, while TK and Kari were placed on top of Leomon's shoulders. The brave warrior was about to make off but turned to face the other children once again.

"In a earth year's time, we'll be back to see you. I'm sure you'll have the digicores by then and Tai will have returned. Tell Tai to be patient, if he returns early."

With that said, Leomon sprints off into the distance with Kari, TK and their digimon. The other children looked on and got themselves together to find the island to which Leomon was speaking of. From there, they will meet with the four holy beasts and gather the four digicores.

"I wonder what he should use the digicores for? Maybe we can use them to help increase our digimon's powers," Joe said.

"Yeah! Just wait and see until we stomp a hole onto those invaders!" Gomamon said. "Cause I'm definitely the 'mon around here!"

"Sora. Are you okay?" Biyomon asked.

"Yeah. Oh, Tai. Please come back soon. We'll definitely need your help."

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Elsewhere, X brings forth Agumon and Tai onto a heavenly world with a long roadway in the middle section. Tai looked around in awe as if he were in heaven itself. Agumon touched the clouds around him. X cleared his throat, which caught the duo's attention.

"We didn't come here to check out the scenery. This is work guys. I understand that you two are all fun and games, but you know that business needs to get done. I've seen how you've helped Agumon digivolve and you become a determined, serious leader. I admire that, but it will take more than just that to ensure your status as the top Digi-Destined in the digital world. You have that unlimited potential to stand above the rest and defend the digital world from outsiders."

"So, tell me, X? What are we going to be doing for training?"

"Good question, Tai. You see this road in front of you? This is the roadway to my home turf. I live on one of the highest regions of the digital universe. I oversee everything that takes place on your section. Yes. I've seen your adventures with the other Digi-Destined."

"Answer another question. What do you want us to do on this road? Follow you?"

"Exactly. This road is said to be a million kilometers."

"What the hell?! A million kilometers?!" They exclaimed.

"That's right, but I can easily fly over this road within minutes. Hell, I can probably complete this in seconds."

"You're not serious..."

"I am. There's no time to waste. You two are to cross this road. By the way, if you plan on flying over this, you might want to rethink that strategy. Trust me. It's going to be tough as hell. Oh and be careful not the fall off the road, because you're going to drop into hell itself. I was the only mortal to even cross this road. I have faith that you two will be the next to complete such a feat. Now, lets get started."

With that said, X powers up an aura and soars across the road within a matter of seconds. Tai and Agumon sported widened-eye expressions. The goggle head stood on top of the road as he looked across with his miniscope.

"This miniscope can't find jack crap! This road looks endless!"

"Don't worry. If we put our minds to it, we'll cross this road. I'm sure of it!"

"I just hope that you're right, bud. Looks like we're in one hell of a roller coaster for this coming year."

"Just make sure not to fall off this road, Tai. We'll be serving burgers down in limbo for eternity. There's no way I'll be serving any burgers, since I'll just end up beating them all."

"That's a scary thought. We better keep our minds focused then. Let's go, buddy. We're making you go mega! Time to digivolve!"

With that said, Tai's crest and digivice lit up as they emitted a combined energy force, which allowed Agumon to digivolve through everyone of his present levels.

"Agumon! Warp shinka!!"

Agumon quickly evolves through his champion form, then his ultimate and finally his mega form. The new figure stood with metallic armor covering his body and claws locked in with gauntlets on his arms. His face was protected by a form of armor and red hair grew at the back of his head. He completes his evolution and cries out his mega name.

"War Greymon!!"

The mega scoops up Tai and places him on his back. War Greymon looks out towards the distance where X traveled and follows him by detecting the masked man's chi.

Back within the digital world, Sora and the others were beginning their journey over towards the location of the island where the four holy beasts reside. Garudamon, Kabuterimon and Lillymon traveled by air, while Ikkakumon traveled by sea. Their journey would help ensure the backup needed for their allies as they plan to battle the invaders. Time was definitely ticking and the children had better make this time period or preparations worth it.

Back in the other realm, War Greymon was now running across the roadway with Tai on his back. The boy held on tightly to prevent himself from falling off down into hell itself.

"Damn! I should know that wasn't such a good idea. Never listen to me again, War Greymon!"

"Ugh! Man! I used too much power in flight!"

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Now that our heroes are preparing themselves, will it be worth it as the invaders make their way to the digital world? Why has Matt joined the evil elite and will he confront Tai in an inevitable showdown and how will this affect TK?

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(Digimon Adventure first ending theme I Wish plays)

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(Preview)

Tai: Whew! This is one hell of a road!

War Greymon: Don't worry! We'll cross it.

X: I hope you guys do. This is just a light warm-up for me.

Tai: Ugh! You have got to be kidding!

Leomon: Gatomon! Patamon! Its time to toughen up! This is my school now! I'm going to turn you two into ruthless warriors. Those invaders won't show you any mercy!

TK: Gee. I wonder where my brother is at. I hope that he's okay.

Kari: He will be. Don't worry, TK.

Sora: Next time on Digimon Fusion, episode five!

The Hell Training Begins! Preparation Against the Invaders!

Gatomon: Don't miss it!

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Yusuke: Damn! That's what I call some training! Genkai put me through crap, but that's harsh!

Max: Hey, it's the only way to start. I couldn't have thought of a better warm-up exercise than that.

SSJ4T: If you call that a warm-up exercise, I really don't want to find out what the real training is like.

Tai: Yeah. I really want to make a pass on that.

Yusuke: Later, guys. I've got some Spirit Detective work. Keep it up with that fine episode work.

SSJ4T: Thanks!

Takato: So, who's on the show next time?

SSJ4T: As far as I know, TK and Spike Spiegel from Cowboy Bebop.

Takuya: Man, Spike is going to be on? We're going to have one heck of a show. He just better not plan on shooting us.

SSJ4T: I told him not to bring any guns. We should be cool. We'll, we have just run out of time. Hope to see you guys next time! Peace out guys!