Chapter 3: The Hunter Tells of ShadowEtemon's Past
The Sovereigns were awaiting the arrival of 2 certain Digimon. They were on top of a tall tower, with little light. The only light there was the Moon and the Fire, and the moon was almost covered completely by Clouds. The sun had JUST gone down. The tower had Spiral Stairs leading to the top of it. The area at the top of the steps was cast in shadows. "I don't think they're going to come." Ebonwumon stated, breaking the silence.
"Trust me, They'll be here. I gave them an offer they'll never refuse… " Zhuqiaomon replied.
"What was the offer you gave them?" Azulongmon questioned.
"I'll clear their criminal records and I also offered them access to the Diamond Mines. If they come to hear us, I clear their Criminal Records. If they come here and agree to hunt ShadowEtemon and successfully bring him to us, Dead or Alive, they will have access to the Diamond Mines." Zhuqiaomon answered.
"WHAT?!" Azulongmon exclaimed. "THE DIAMOND MINES?! WHAT WERE YOU THINKING? That's where the… You know… Are. If the 2 of them find… you know… we'll have lost all hope of… "
"Is this a bad time… " A voice interrupted from the shadows by the stairs. A figure stepped out. It was a tall Digimon. It was dressed just as a Human would be dressed. Its Pants were Snow Camouflage (Black, Gray, and White), It wore a Black Long Sleeve Shirt with a Snow Camouflage Jacket that wasn't buttoned that came to its waist. It also wore a Black Ski-Mask type thing over its face, therefore you only saw its Black Blank Eyes. On top of the Ski-Mask type thing is a White Bandana with a Black Thick Line in the front center of it. The Bandana's Knot was in the back, and the Left Over portion of the bandana reached the middle of its back. It also had 2 Black Cloths tied around separate knees. There was the same for the Elbows. It also had a Black Equipment Bag strapped onto its waist.
"I told you they couldn't resist it… " Zhuqiaomon whispered to Azulongmon.
"Welcome. Please, make yourself at home." Ebonwumon welcomed as Azulongmon and Zhuqiaomon began to whisper to each other, as if beginning to fight. "By the way, what's your name?"
"I'm Snipemon, The best Digital Bounty Hunter around, No one better than me. This is my Side Kick, Xylomon." The tall figure stated as a Black Colored Woodmon stumbled out of the Shadows. It had 2 Swords strapped on its Back, Parallel one another. Its eyes shined silver in the moonlight. The Black Colored Woodmon, Xylomon, had a Silver Ring around its Right ankle with the number "153" on it in Black Letters. Xylomon had a Gold Chest Plate with Silver Markings on it.
"Nice to meet you both." Baihumon said, finally speaking.
"Now, what do you want to discuss with us?" Snipemon questioned.
"Well, we have Intelligence that a Digimon has taken over a Small Village. A Garudamon that was flying overhead as told us this Information. This Digimon is ShadowEtemon. We have a task for you… We need you to eliminate him. Our followers disagree with us on the though of invading him, seeing as he still has many allies, but after what happened so long ago, we can't take any chances." Ebonwumon explained, getting irritated that Azulongmon and Zhuqiaomon wouldn't stop arguing
"ShadowEtemon… He will die. You 4 just give me Access to the Diamond Mines, and I'll kill him." Snipemon agreed. "See that Number on Xylomon's Right ankle. 153… That's my Kill Count so far. I didn't start Bounty Hunting until about a Year Ago, Either. Trust me… ShadowEtemon will die… that is unless he makes me a better offer not to kill him."
"Whatever he offers, We'll offer something better." Baihumon assured.
"Alright then… Where can I find this ShadowEtemon fellow?" Snipemon questioned.
"Well… He's in an area just south of Mount Gato. We don't know the exact location…" Baihumon answered.
"All the more fun. Come Xylomon!" Snipemon exclaimed as he left down the stairs. They both walked for some time until Snipemon finally said something. "Fools! I know as well as you do that the Elemental Orbs have gone missing. You all think I want the Orbs. However, my intentions are a little lower, yet a little higher. Well, Mount Gato, huh? That's on the Metal Empire Continent, right, Xylomon?"
"Yup." Xylomon replied. "Hey, Snipemon, How'd the continents get formed as they are? I mean the 5 of them, Nightmare Soldiers, Unknown, Nature Spirits, Wind Guardians, and Metal Empire?"
"Do I have to tell you this story every time we're on the hunt?" Snipemon questioned.
"Um… " Xylomon mumbled. Snipemon sighed and began telling the story.
"Long ago, approximately 4,500 years ago, there were many wars. One in particular was quite astounding. There was a group of 12 Etemon: MetalEtemon, KingEtemon, ShadowEtemon, WaruEtemon, AeroEtemon, RockEtemon, HydraEtemon, MagnaEtemon, MoltenEtemon, WarioEtemon, ScorpioEtemon, and GravijaEtemon. The 12 of them referred to themselves as the Etemon Council. They were out for World Domination. They believed that instead of protecting the Digital World, the Sovereigns were trying to rule the Digital World. Therefore, they thought they were doing the right thing. However, while they fought the war, ShadowEtemon and KingEtemon had plans of their own.
"When the war ended, the Etemon Council was victorious and the Sovereigns were cast into hiding. The 4 of them separated and kept a low profile. A few years passed with the 12 Etemon, now the most feared Digimon in the Digital World, ruling the Digital World. It was now time for ShadowEtemon and KingEtemon to make their move. The 2 of them recruited WarioEtemon, ScorpioEtemon, and GravijaEtemon to their sinister plot. ShadowEtemon, KingEtemon, WarioEtemon, ScorpioEtemon, and GravijaEtemon now referred to themselves as "The Owners". The 5 of them declared war against MoltenEtemon, MagnaEtemon, WaruEtemon, AeroEtemon, RockEtemon, HydraEtemon, and MetalEtemon. Many years passed with these barbaric wars between the Etemon. Finally, the wars were over, and "The Owners" were the victorious party. The other 7 Etemons mostly died. However, MoltenEtemon and MetalEtemon went into hiding, as the 4 Sovereigns did.
"With the end of the war, the Digital World became a Totalitarian Government. The 5 "Owners" now ruled. ShadowEtemon and KingEtemon were not yet satisfied. They then chose GravijaEtemon as their Prime Ally. KingEtemon, ShadowEtemon, and GravijaEtemon then raged war against WarioEtemon and ScorpioEtemon. Seeing as WarioEtemon's and ScorpioEtemon's armies were severely crippled from the previous war, the war did not last long. Both ScorpioEtemon and WarioEtemon were tortured and finally killed.
"ShadowEtemon and KingEtemon finally were "The Owners" of the Digital World when the 2 of the attacked GravijaEtemon. GravijaEtemon went into hiding and regrouped with MoltenEtemon and MetalEtemon. Those 3 Etemon are supposedly still living today, but it's unlikely. ShadowEtemon and KingEtemon split the Digital World into 2 halves. ShadowEtemon and KingEtemon both had 2 Continents of their own and they split the 5th in half. Both of them quickly retrieved slaves to do their bidding. They quickly decided to send all of the Flying-Type Digimon to a continent, all of the Mechanical-Type Digimon to a continent, all of the Nature-Type Digimon to a continent, and a Continent for "Other"-Type Digimon. The 5th Continent is where the Free Digimon Lived, all being Evil Digimon and the 5th is also the one the 2 split in half. ShadowEtemon owned the Mechanical-Type and the Nature-Type Continents, while KingEtemon owned the "Other"-Type and the Flying-Type Continents. Not long lasted before war struck the Digital World again when ShadowEtemon attacked KingEtemon. ShadowEtemon won the lengthy war.
"ShadowEtemon ruled the Digital World, however, uprisings began and the Entire Digital World turned against him. ShadowEtemon fled his position of power and ended up in hiding, as did the other 3 Etemon. Finally, after the 50 or so years of wars with the Etemons, the Sovereigns finally were back, but the Digimon never migrated back to their homelands, therefore, we've given them the names we have." Snipemon elaborated.
"Oh yeah." Xylomon replied.
"A few did go back to their homelands, though. Therefore, there's a general type of Digimon, but there are a few others, as well. Now, Xylomon, head back to the HQ and get me my Rifle. Meat me at Mount Gato." Snipemon ordered.
"They said the village was " just south of Mount Gato", not in Mount Gato." Xylomon noted.
"I know this, just meat me there." Snipemon ordered as he reached into his Black Sac and pulled out two Black Pistols. "In 36 hours, be there." Snipemon then ran off into the shadows of the night.
To Be Continued…
The Sovereigns were awaiting the arrival of 2 certain Digimon. They were on top of a tall tower, with little light. The only light there was the Moon and the Fire, and the moon was almost covered completely by Clouds. The sun had JUST gone down. The tower had Spiral Stairs leading to the top of it. The area at the top of the steps was cast in shadows. "I don't think they're going to come." Ebonwumon stated, breaking the silence.
"Trust me, They'll be here. I gave them an offer they'll never refuse… " Zhuqiaomon replied.
"What was the offer you gave them?" Azulongmon questioned.
"I'll clear their criminal records and I also offered them access to the Diamond Mines. If they come to hear us, I clear their Criminal Records. If they come here and agree to hunt ShadowEtemon and successfully bring him to us, Dead or Alive, they will have access to the Diamond Mines." Zhuqiaomon answered.
"WHAT?!" Azulongmon exclaimed. "THE DIAMOND MINES?! WHAT WERE YOU THINKING? That's where the… You know… Are. If the 2 of them find… you know… we'll have lost all hope of… "
"Is this a bad time… " A voice interrupted from the shadows by the stairs. A figure stepped out. It was a tall Digimon. It was dressed just as a Human would be dressed. Its Pants were Snow Camouflage (Black, Gray, and White), It wore a Black Long Sleeve Shirt with a Snow Camouflage Jacket that wasn't buttoned that came to its waist. It also wore a Black Ski-Mask type thing over its face, therefore you only saw its Black Blank Eyes. On top of the Ski-Mask type thing is a White Bandana with a Black Thick Line in the front center of it. The Bandana's Knot was in the back, and the Left Over portion of the bandana reached the middle of its back. It also had 2 Black Cloths tied around separate knees. There was the same for the Elbows. It also had a Black Equipment Bag strapped onto its waist.
"I told you they couldn't resist it… " Zhuqiaomon whispered to Azulongmon.
"Welcome. Please, make yourself at home." Ebonwumon welcomed as Azulongmon and Zhuqiaomon began to whisper to each other, as if beginning to fight. "By the way, what's your name?"
"I'm Snipemon, The best Digital Bounty Hunter around, No one better than me. This is my Side Kick, Xylomon." The tall figure stated as a Black Colored Woodmon stumbled out of the Shadows. It had 2 Swords strapped on its Back, Parallel one another. Its eyes shined silver in the moonlight. The Black Colored Woodmon, Xylomon, had a Silver Ring around its Right ankle with the number "153" on it in Black Letters. Xylomon had a Gold Chest Plate with Silver Markings on it.
"Nice to meet you both." Baihumon said, finally speaking.
"Now, what do you want to discuss with us?" Snipemon questioned.
"Well, we have Intelligence that a Digimon has taken over a Small Village. A Garudamon that was flying overhead as told us this Information. This Digimon is ShadowEtemon. We have a task for you… We need you to eliminate him. Our followers disagree with us on the though of invading him, seeing as he still has many allies, but after what happened so long ago, we can't take any chances." Ebonwumon explained, getting irritated that Azulongmon and Zhuqiaomon wouldn't stop arguing
"ShadowEtemon… He will die. You 4 just give me Access to the Diamond Mines, and I'll kill him." Snipemon agreed. "See that Number on Xylomon's Right ankle. 153… That's my Kill Count so far. I didn't start Bounty Hunting until about a Year Ago, Either. Trust me… ShadowEtemon will die… that is unless he makes me a better offer not to kill him."
"Whatever he offers, We'll offer something better." Baihumon assured.
"Alright then… Where can I find this ShadowEtemon fellow?" Snipemon questioned.
"Well… He's in an area just south of Mount Gato. We don't know the exact location…" Baihumon answered.
"All the more fun. Come Xylomon!" Snipemon exclaimed as he left down the stairs. They both walked for some time until Snipemon finally said something. "Fools! I know as well as you do that the Elemental Orbs have gone missing. You all think I want the Orbs. However, my intentions are a little lower, yet a little higher. Well, Mount Gato, huh? That's on the Metal Empire Continent, right, Xylomon?"
"Yup." Xylomon replied. "Hey, Snipemon, How'd the continents get formed as they are? I mean the 5 of them, Nightmare Soldiers, Unknown, Nature Spirits, Wind Guardians, and Metal Empire?"
"Do I have to tell you this story every time we're on the hunt?" Snipemon questioned.
"Um… " Xylomon mumbled. Snipemon sighed and began telling the story.
"Long ago, approximately 4,500 years ago, there were many wars. One in particular was quite astounding. There was a group of 12 Etemon: MetalEtemon, KingEtemon, ShadowEtemon, WaruEtemon, AeroEtemon, RockEtemon, HydraEtemon, MagnaEtemon, MoltenEtemon, WarioEtemon, ScorpioEtemon, and GravijaEtemon. The 12 of them referred to themselves as the Etemon Council. They were out for World Domination. They believed that instead of protecting the Digital World, the Sovereigns were trying to rule the Digital World. Therefore, they thought they were doing the right thing. However, while they fought the war, ShadowEtemon and KingEtemon had plans of their own.
"When the war ended, the Etemon Council was victorious and the Sovereigns were cast into hiding. The 4 of them separated and kept a low profile. A few years passed with the 12 Etemon, now the most feared Digimon in the Digital World, ruling the Digital World. It was now time for ShadowEtemon and KingEtemon to make their move. The 2 of them recruited WarioEtemon, ScorpioEtemon, and GravijaEtemon to their sinister plot. ShadowEtemon, KingEtemon, WarioEtemon, ScorpioEtemon, and GravijaEtemon now referred to themselves as "The Owners". The 5 of them declared war against MoltenEtemon, MagnaEtemon, WaruEtemon, AeroEtemon, RockEtemon, HydraEtemon, and MetalEtemon. Many years passed with these barbaric wars between the Etemon. Finally, the wars were over, and "The Owners" were the victorious party. The other 7 Etemons mostly died. However, MoltenEtemon and MetalEtemon went into hiding, as the 4 Sovereigns did.
"With the end of the war, the Digital World became a Totalitarian Government. The 5 "Owners" now ruled. ShadowEtemon and KingEtemon were not yet satisfied. They then chose GravijaEtemon as their Prime Ally. KingEtemon, ShadowEtemon, and GravijaEtemon then raged war against WarioEtemon and ScorpioEtemon. Seeing as WarioEtemon's and ScorpioEtemon's armies were severely crippled from the previous war, the war did not last long. Both ScorpioEtemon and WarioEtemon were tortured and finally killed.
"ShadowEtemon and KingEtemon finally were "The Owners" of the Digital World when the 2 of the attacked GravijaEtemon. GravijaEtemon went into hiding and regrouped with MoltenEtemon and MetalEtemon. Those 3 Etemon are supposedly still living today, but it's unlikely. ShadowEtemon and KingEtemon split the Digital World into 2 halves. ShadowEtemon and KingEtemon both had 2 Continents of their own and they split the 5th in half. Both of them quickly retrieved slaves to do their bidding. They quickly decided to send all of the Flying-Type Digimon to a continent, all of the Mechanical-Type Digimon to a continent, all of the Nature-Type Digimon to a continent, and a Continent for "Other"-Type Digimon. The 5th Continent is where the Free Digimon Lived, all being Evil Digimon and the 5th is also the one the 2 split in half. ShadowEtemon owned the Mechanical-Type and the Nature-Type Continents, while KingEtemon owned the "Other"-Type and the Flying-Type Continents. Not long lasted before war struck the Digital World again when ShadowEtemon attacked KingEtemon. ShadowEtemon won the lengthy war.
"ShadowEtemon ruled the Digital World, however, uprisings began and the Entire Digital World turned against him. ShadowEtemon fled his position of power and ended up in hiding, as did the other 3 Etemon. Finally, after the 50 or so years of wars with the Etemons, the Sovereigns finally were back, but the Digimon never migrated back to their homelands, therefore, we've given them the names we have." Snipemon elaborated.
"Oh yeah." Xylomon replied.
"A few did go back to their homelands, though. Therefore, there's a general type of Digimon, but there are a few others, as well. Now, Xylomon, head back to the HQ and get me my Rifle. Meat me at Mount Gato." Snipemon ordered.
"They said the village was " just south of Mount Gato", not in Mount Gato." Xylomon noted.
"I know this, just meat me there." Snipemon ordered as he reached into his Black Sac and pulled out two Black Pistols. "In 36 hours, be there." Snipemon then ran off into the shadows of the night.
To Be Continued…