Author's Note:
We have entered the final story arc, called "Dynasty of Darkness". It
consists of nine chapters, a 5-parter which involves the different worlds,
and then the four final chapters. And if you thought that James dying or
Nathan becoming the Shadow Emissary was a plot-twist... you have no idea
what's in store!
Also, this chapter takes place after MegaGargomon fought Zhuquiaomon and the Tamers met the sovereigns, but before the Tamers first encountered the D-Reaper and Rika Bio-Merged to Sakuyamon. (Though to avoid plot inconveniences, Rika will be able to Bio-Merge regardless).
Heroes No More, Chapter Twenty-Seven:
Guardian Quest, Part One: Tame This!
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Amaterasu Server:
With a flash of light, fourteen shapes formed on the ground of a very Digital World. Seven were human, seven Digimon. Takato and Guilmon were the first to form. Next were Rika and Renamon, followed by Kazu and Guardromon. Then Ryo and Cyberdramon formed. Henry and Terriermon. Kenta and MarineAngemon were next.
There was another light , but it seemed to have trouble taking a shape.
"Uh... what's with that one?", asked Kazu.
"I guess that the Server must have a bit more trouble downloading people who don't originate from it.", guessed Henry. The light finally seemed to get a hold on its form and Alex appeared along with Mikemon!
"Well, it looks like we got Alex.", said Ryo.
"Sweet! We got the hot chick!", squealed Kazu.
"Kazu, please try to be a little be modest.", said Rika with a sigh.
"Never!", shouted Kazu.
Alex ignored him and walked over to Takato, who was looking over a cliff. They were on some sort of floating island of sorts.
"So where are we?", asked Alex.
"The land of the Digimon Sovereign.", replied Takato. "But look down there... the Digital World..."
Alex looked and all she saw was darkness. Everywhere. Not a single mountain, tree or Digimon. She gasped at the sight.
"Oh my god... it's horrible...", gasped Alex.
"It looks like bad...", said Guilmon. "Real big bad. Like Barney."
Suddenly, Alex found a little communication device in her pocket. She picked it out and looked at it confusedly.
"How did that get there?", asked Alex.
"I've no idea...", muttered Takato. Suddenly, it began to beep, and Kevin's voice came out of it.
"Alex!!! Do you read me?!", shouted the voice through the crackly speaker.
"I don't read you, but I hear you...", replied Alex. "How did I get this thing?"
"The laptop fitted us all with one during our transport. But I have to read a scan to you.", explained Kevin.
"Okay.", said Alex.
"According to this reading, your Server, Amaterasu Server is over ninety percent destroyed by the Shadow! The Shadow have nearly eaten the core!", shouted Kevin. "You have to find the Guardian and get out of there quick, before it blows!"
"Ninety percent?! This is suicide! We don't even know if the Guardian is still alive!", shouted Alex.
"Well find out.", replied Kevin. The communication device went dead. Alex threw it into the darkness. She looked at Takato and Guilmon, who wore looks of shock on their faces.
"Our Server is going to blow?", asked Takato. "So... there's nothing left we can do?"
Alex smiled and walked over to Takato. She pulled his goggles down over his eyes.
"We won't give up. I'm sure we can find a way to stop them.", said Alex, smiling sweetly and reassuringly. (Yeah right! This IS suicide! I probably have less than an hour to find the Guardian! And even if I do... what happens to the Tamers...?)
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The Tamers and Alex walked along in the Land of the Digimon Sovereign, looking for anything that could be the Guardian. And keeping their eye out for any Shadow. Rika and Ryo got into an argument about what the best way to defeat the Shadow would be. Ryo believed a full force attack would stop them, while Rika argued that they should find the core of the world and drive the Shadow away from there. They decided to hold a vote.
"Alright then.", said Alex. "Who votes we attack them head-on?"
Ryo stuck up his hand. When Kazu and Kenta saw this, they immediately stuck up theirs as well. Rika smacked her forehead.
"Well, majority rules. We're going to take Rika's plan.", said Alex. (Not that I care, I'm stuck with them whichever path we take. Oh, please hold on a little longer, Amaterasu Server...)
"Well, I bet the Digimon sovereign would take us to the core...", said Henry. "They must be worried about the Shadow disaster as we--"
Henry was cut off by an ear-piercing squeal. A little girl with brown hair, dragging along a Lopmon ran and jumped into Henry's arms, crying.
"Henwy! I'm so gwad you're safe!", squealed the little girl. Henry sweat dropped as the others laughed at him. Alex raised an eyebrow.
"Hello little girl, who are you?", asked Alex.
"This is my little sister, Suzie.", said Henry. "She's a Tamer, just like us... unfortunately..."
"I am a Tamer!", shouted Suzie. She reached into her little handbag and pulled out a D-Arc for everyone to see.
"That's great, Suzie!", said Alex.
"Hey! You guys made fwiends with a big-boobie girl!", said Suzie. Takato, Kazu and Henry all choked on their own phlegm.
"She- whaa?!", gasped Kazu.
"I swear we didn't!", protested Takato. "Henry's plan! Henry!"
"Yeah, it was all Henry!", shouted Kazu. Takato and Kazu pointed their fingers directly in Henry's face, who did not appear amused.
Alex glared at Suzie.
"You remind me of another boy's little sister...", muttered Alex, attempting to hold her smile.
"Oh, come ON!", shouted Rika. "The three of you have been staring at her the entire time we've been here! And you!"
Rika turned and pointed at Ryo, who looked shocked.
"I have no idea what you're talking about, pumpkin.", protested Ryo. "It was all Cyberdramon, I swear!"
Cyberdramon snarled and picked up Ryo by the collar of his shirt.
"I mean... aw nuts.", groaned Ryo.
"Let's just go visit the Sovereign...", said Takato.
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The gates of the Sovereign Azulongmon's domain:
Henry, Terriermon, Rika, Renamon, Guardromon, Kazu, Mikemon and Alex (now wearing Ryo's jacket) proceeded to enter the Sovereign fortress. Takato, Ryo, Suzie, Kenta and their partners volunteered to stay outside and watch for Shadows. ...well, Kenta didn't volunteer, he whined alot, but Rika made him stay.
"Azulongmon!!!", shouted Henry. They opened the gates and walked inside.
"Trick or treat!", yelled Kazu. It echoed throughout the room.
"Hmmm... I wonder where he could be...", said Guardromon. "Is it possible he was taken by the Shadows?"
"I believe so.", said Alex. "But didn't you say there were four sovereigns?"
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"Well, Zhuquiaomon is gone.", said Ryo, flying back on Cyberdramon. "And from the looks of it, there was a fierce battle too."
"Great.", muttered Rika. "Freaking great!"
"Calm down Rika...", said Renamon. "We'll think of something!"
"Like what?! Rely on Kazu and Kenta!?", shouted Rika. Kazu and Kenta had been sent to see if Ebonwumon was still around. Alex and Takato went to check on Baihumon.
"Rika, don't worry... look at these screens on my laptop.", said Henry. Rika cocked an eye at him.
"You don't have a laptop.", said Rika.
"Uh. Suzie had it when she came from the real world. Yes... that's the ticket...", muttered Henry. Rika, Ryo and Suzie all crowded Henry's laptop and it showed two power readings, an orange one and a black one.
"Great, I see it. Now what does it mean?", asked Terriermon.
"The orange represents the 'True Enemy' that the sovereigns told us about. Which Shibumi called 'D-Reaper.'", explained Henry. "They are fighting with the Shadow! So as long as the Shadow are distracted by the D-Reaper, they won't have time to eat the core!"
"So we may still have a chance!", shouted Rika.
"Exactwy!", said Suzie.
"Now if only the others would get back-- huh?!", asked Henry as suddenly black spots began appearing in the ground! Out of them came about a dozen Sword Shadow! Suzie screamed. Ryo, Rika and Henry glared at them.
"Well... this proves that the Shadow have been here.", said Ryo.
"Screw that! We gotta fight!", yelled Rika. "Digimodify! Digivolution Activate!"
"Digimodify! Digivolution Activate!!!", shouted Henry as well.
{{{DIGIVOLUTION}}}
"Renamon! Digivolve to... Kyubimon!!!"
"Terriermon! Digivolve to... Gargomon!!!"
{{{END DIGIVOLUTION}}}
Gargomon fired immediately upon the Sword Shadow, who deflected his bullets with their swords! Gargomon leapt out of the way of one who launched one of it's unattached sword arms at him! Suddenly, that one was thrust into the air by Cyberdramon! Two more snuck up behind him!
"Desolation Claw!!!", shouted Cyberdramon, ripping them to pieces! But two more leapt on him!
"This is bad...", muttered Ryo.
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Outside of Baihumon's castle:
Takato, Guilmon, Alex and Mikemon walked up to the gate of the castle.
"Did I ever mention how huge these gates are?", asked Mikemon.
"Only about 40 times.", replied Alex.
"Gate go open.", said Guilmon. Takato chuckled and went to open it. Guilmon looked at Alex. "Why you wearing Ryo's jacket?"
"Because boys are perverts.", replied Alex.
"Oh. Well you know that boys can see your thong too?", asked Guilmon. "Takatomon told me! Yes he did!"
Takato quickly opened the gate and ran inside. Guilmon and Mikemon followed, with Alex following behind, muttering to herself. Suddenly, all words were forgotten as they saw nothing but destruction laying all around the castle.
"I smell something bad.", said Guilmon. "Behind us!"
Alex, Takato, Guilmon and Mikemon turned to look, as suddenly, a Possess Shadow flew down and embedded itself in Guilmon! Everyone screamed.
"Guilmon! No!", yelled Takato.
Guilmon let out a deep groan and began to bulge with power, growing nearly four times the size! He became a drooling dragon with a psychotic look to him. He had a hazard sign on his chest and two tattered wings sprouted out from his back. He lost his legs and stood on a huge tail.
"What the hell is that thing?!", asked Alex.
"He's... Megidramon... again!", gasped Takato. He then turned on Alex, Takato and Mikemon.
{{{DIGIVOLUTION}}}
"Mikemon! Digivolve to..."
Mikemon lost her cat-form and grew into a human-shape Digimon. She had cat ears still, and long golden red/blonde hair cascading down her back. She is wearing a raggy looking olive green sports bra, and a olive green cloth that ties at her right side and hangs around her waist.
"...KYMBIAMON!!!
{{{END DIGIVOLUTION}}}
The angel Digimon leapt upwards and flew past Megidramon's head, trying to distract his attention away from the children. Her plan worked and Megidramon shot a few fireballs at her, which she easily dodged.
"Kymbiamon! Watch out!", shouted Takato. "He's a Mega Level!"
"A Mega?!", asked Kymbiamon. Another fireball whizzed by her, nearly hitting her. "How do I fight a Mega!?"
"With your attacks?", suggested Takato.
Megidramon slashed his claw into the air, trying to hit Kymbiamon, but failing. Kymbiamon had the advantage of speed, her only advantage.
"Let's try this! Starlight Velocity!", commanded Kymbiamon. She shot dozens of stars at Megidramon, all of which bounced off his thick skin. He shot yet another fireball and it missed Kymbiamon and crashed into the roof of Baihumon's palace.
"Haha! You missed me!", taunted Kymbiamon. Alex and Takato watched the roof begin to crumble behind her.
"Run.", said Alex. Alex and Takato ran out of the palace gates, Kymbiamon followed. Megidramon turned to follow, but the palace collapsed on him! Alex and Takato panted for breath as Kymbiamon landed beside them.
"Did we beat him?", asked Kymbiamon.
"I wouldn't count on it, yet...", panted Takato.
Takato's assumption was correct as Megidramon bashed his way out of the wreckage of the palace! He faced the three heroes, who were all on the bridge leading to Baihumon's palace. Kymbiamon gasped in shock.
"What is it, Kymbiamon?", asked Alex.
"Run you two! He's going to blow up the bridge!", shouted Kymbiamon. "I'll try and stop him!"
Takato and Alex turned and ran for the main continent. Kymbiamon flew at Megidramon.
"Starlight Velocity!", she shouted, pounding stars on him again.
"What is she doing!?", asked Takato. "That won't work!"
"She's trying to distract him!", replied Alex. "Now we gotta get off this bridge and think up a plan to get that Possess Shadow off your partner!"
Megidramon swatted Kymbiamon with his claw and she flew into the ground next to the palace. He shot a fireball at the bridge, in front of where Takato and Alex were running. They skidded to a stop and turned to face the other way. Megidramon was at the end of the bridge, drooling and grinning.
"Megidramon! Please, Guilmon! Don't!", pleaded Takato.
"Yeah, come on big guy! We've got lots of bread!", added Alex.
Megidramon blasted the bridge in front of Takato and Alex, sending them tumbling into the pit with all the debris.
"Alex!!! No!!!", screamed Kymbiamon.
Suddenly, Alex and Takato came floating back up in two heart-shaped bubbles. MarineAngemon flew up with them!!!
"What the--?", asked Kymbiamon, surprised by this turn of events. Megidramon seemed surprised as well and took to the air to go finish them off. But he was suddenly bombarded by dozens of missiles!
"Guardian Barrage!!!", shouted Guardromon, shooting a continuous missile stream at Megidramon, blocking him from any movement.
"Hah! His mistake for going airborne!", shouted Kazu. He and Kenta came up riding on a HUGE turtle Digimon. Takato smiled as Alex gaped at it.
"What the heck is that thing?!", asked Alex.
"Aye. I'm Ebonwumon, the turtle-god.", said the left head of the turtle.
"Yeah. He is. And so am I, lassie.", said Ebonwumon's right head.
"I can't believe it! A sovereign is still alive!", shouted Takato, happily.
"I ain't the only one alive, Mr. Jumping-to-Conclusions!", said the left head.
"The others are fighting the Shadow down in the core of our world. I was supposed to guard the area.", added the right head.
"Guard the area. That's all you ever want to do!", shouted the left head. "When have we done what I want!?"
Their argument was cut of by a scream from Guardromon.
"Kazu! Help!", shouted Guardromon. Megidramon had flown down and picked up Guardromon in his left arm.
"Guardromon! Hang on, man!", encouraged Kazu. "Someone do something!"
"I'm coming!", yelled Kymbiamon, flying at Megidramon. Megidramon snarled and threw Guardromon at Kymbiamon, knocking them both onto the ground!
"Kahuna Waves!", screamed MarineAngemon, pelting Megidramon with heart bombs! They seemed to be phasing him.
"Can't you do something, Ebonwumon?", asked Takato.
"I sure can, ye wee baron. Watch this.", said the left head.
"Sovereign Summon!!!", shouted both heads at once. They both fired a lazer beam from their mouths and hit Megidramon with it! He crumpled to the ground and reverted into Guilmon. The Possess Shadow left his body.
"Quick! Shoot it!", shouted Alex.
"Speed Star!", yelled Kymbiamon. She blasted the Possess Shadow out in one shot! Everyone let out a sigh of relief.
"Guilmon! I'm so glad you're okay!", shouted Takato, running over to Guilmon and hugging the confused red lizard.
"Takatomon? Something happen?", asked Guilmon, completely oblivious to what just happened.
"No! No buddy!", said Takato, with tears in his eyes. "I'm just glad you're okay..."
Alex looked at the heartwarming scene of reunion and smiled. She then turned to Ebonwumon.
"You mind hauling your turtle ass over to the gates of Azulongmon's castle?", asked Alex.
"Aye lassie!", said the left head. "But don't use the 'A' word with me! I hate the 'A' word!"
"You mean ass?", asked Kazu.
"No. Azulongmon.", replied the left head. Kazu, Kenta and Alex fell over anime-style.
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The gates of Azulongmon's castle:
"Desolation Claw!!!", growled Cyberdramon, slashing up some more Sword Shadow.
"Tri Beam!!!", screamed Rapidmon, blasting out some more Sword Shadow.
"Talisman Spell!", bellowed Taomon, protecting herself from some sword slashes.
"Bunny Blaze!", shouted Antylamon, destroying the Sword Shadow that had attacked Taomon. The four Ultimates regrouped with the children, having destroyed all the Shadow.
"Aw man. Those guys are really tough.", sighed Ryo.
"Henwy! What were those?", asked Suzie.
"They're called Shadow.", replied Henry.
"I see something!", shouted Cyberdramon, who was hovering in the air.
"I- I see it too!", gasped Rapidmon. "It's huge!"
"Is it another Shadow!?", asked Henry.
"No... it's... Ebonwumon!", shouted Rapidmon.
"Ebonwumon!?", asked Rika in amazement. "So Kazu and Kenta did something right after all..."
"It looks like Takato and Alex are with them.", growled Cyberdramon.
"That's great!", shouted Henry. "Now my plan can work!"
"Since when do you have a plan?", asked Rika.
"Well, who did you expect to come up with one? You?", asked Henry, sarcastically. Ryo laughed and Rika stomped on his foot. Ebonwumon reached the group of Tamers standing on the ground.
"Hey guys! We made it!!!", shouted Kazu.
"Get on, ye' wee pukes. We're goin' to the core!", said the right head.
"Hey... how'd he know my plan?", asked Henry as the Tamers began to climb onto Ebonwumon.
"THAT was your plan?", asked Rapidmon back. "Go to the core?!"
"Well, yeah."
"Oh Henry...", sighed Rapidmon.
"Oh hungry!?", asked Guilmon.
"Not Oh hungry! Oh Henry!", shouted Rapidmon.
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Ebonwumon walked over to the center of the Sovereign Land and chanted something. The ground below them began to act as a sort of elevator, lowering them into the digital darkness below.
"This is new...", gasped Alex, looking around.
"New to us too.", said Rika.
Ebonwumon walked off the elevator when it stopped. The land where they appeared in was a mess. Cluttered data streams had crashed into each other, having ripped holes in the very digital fabric which holds the world together. Everyone was as destroyed as possible, with thousands of dead Digimon, D-Reaper agents and Shadows littering the ground.
"This is... friendly.", muttered Henry.
"I think I'm going to barf.", gawked Kenta.
"Bad.", said MarineAngemon, moving away from Kenta.
"It gets worse.", said Ebonwumon. He carried them into the next area, where for the first time ever, Alex saw the core of a world. It was a pure glowing energy ball, nothing more, nothing less. Gazing at it nearly blinded you.
"Oh my... it's so pretty...", gasped Rika.
"Looks can be deceiving.", said Taomon.
Ebonwumon pointed his left head in the direction of the left side of the core. It was partially black and, though slowly, deleting the core.
"No! The core!", shouted Takato. "Isn't there anything we can do!?"
"Find the guardian! We need to find it!", said Alex. "Ebonwumon! Do you know who the Guardian could be?"
"Nay. But Azulongmon might.", said Ebonwumon. "Let's go to the scene of the battle."
Ebonwumon led them to another room where, in the far distance, D-Reaper and Shadow could be seen fighting. Baihumon was on the outskirts of the battle, blasting energy shots into it, destroying as many Shadow and D-Reaper as he could. Zhuquiaomon was hovering above the battle, also picking off enemies. Azulongmon was back, near the entrance where Ebonwumon came in.
"Azulongmon! We brought the reinforcements!", announced Ebonwumon's left head. Azulongmon looked and his heart almost skipped a beat.
"Tamers! Oh thank heaven! Where have you been!?", asked Azulongmon.
"We were kinda... gone.", explained Takato as best as he could. Azulongmon nodded and pointed in the direction of the battle.
"THIS is what happened in your absence!", shouted Azulongmon. "These Shadow attacked, destroying everything up to this point. They awoke the sleeping D- Reaper and the two forced began to fight for control! We were not sure which side to help... so we have been mostly observing the battle."
"Azulongmon. This is Alex.", explained Ebonwumon, indicating Alex. "She's from another world and seeks a 'guardian' that will help rid the universe of the Shadow forever!"
"Is this true?", asked Azulongmon.
"Yes it is.", said Alex. "Once all seven Guardians have been joined, they will eradicate the Shadow! Please, if you know who it is... tell me."
"I know who you seek.", replied Azulongmon. "But I will tell only once this fighting has been quelled. I must put my world's safety first!"
"I understand.", said Alex.
"Alright Tamers!", shouted Takato. "Let's give them the full Digimon attack!"
"Guilmon!!! Bio-Merge to... Gallantmon!!!", shouted Guilmon, as he and Takato formed into Gallantmon once again.
"Terriermon!!! Bio-Merge to... MegaGargomon!!!", shouted Terriermon, as he and Henry became the mighty MegaGargomon.
"Cyberdramon!!! Bio-Merge to... Justimon!!!", yelled Cyberdramon, as he and Ryo merged into Justimon!
"Renamon!!! Bio-Merge to... Sakuyamon!!!", yelled Renamon, as she and Rika became the deadly Sakuyamon!
"Everyone attack!!!", shouted Gallantmon, leaping into the mess with his joust in hand. MegaGargomon, Sakuyamon and Justimon charged in after him. Kymbiamon, Guardromon, MarineAngemon and Antylamon followed.
"Lightning Joust!", shouted Gallantmon, wiping out a bunch of Ice Shadow and some D-Reaper.
Sakuyamon leapt up to perform an attack, but a flying D-Reaper agent grabbed her from behind, throwing her to the ground! It went to pounce on her, but Kymbiamon kicked it away!
Three Flame Shadow shot their attacks at Justimon, who leapt to the side, avoiding them. He then slammed his hand on the ground. "Thunder Clap!!!"
The attack smashed the three Flame Shadow into oblivion.
MegaGargomon, being a large target, was under attack by dozens of Shadow and D-Reaper!
"Argh! Get them off me!", screamed MegaGargomon.
"Kahuna Waves!", shouted MarineAngemon. She covered MegaGargomon in a huge bubble, which destroyed all the foes touching him.
"Wooo. Thanks.", groaned MegaGargomon.
Two Sword Shadow were in combat with a bulky D-Reaper agent. Guardromon leapt down next to them.
"Guardian Barrage!", he shouted, deleting the lot of them.
"Time for us to join in! Blazing Helix!!!", bellowed Zhuquiaomon, blasting a huge group of D-Reaper to smithereens.
"Tiger's Eye!", shouted Baihumon, freezing a bunch of Shadow and D-Reaper in place.
"Shield of the Just!!!", yelled Gallantmon, blasting all the foes that Baihumon had frozen. He then leapt backwards to avoid a hit by some sniping Wing Shadow.
Antylamon threw a D-Reaper agent into the air and it crashed into a few others, knocking them over like bowling pins! Ebonwumon charged through the area, knocking enemies to their knees, allowing them to be destroyed by the other Digimon.
"He almost hit me!", whined Guardromon.
"Shut up and focus.", replied Sakuyamon.
"We need to end this!", grunted Gallantmon. MegaGargomon nodded.
"Here's a party favor. Mega Barrage!!!", he bellowed. The missiles flew all over the battlefield, destroying dozens upon dozens of enemies! Kymbiamon used her Speed Star attack to clear out another area of them!
Justimon kicked a muscular D-Reaper agent to the ground, when suddenly he was blasted from behind by a gigantic worm Shadow!
"Oh crap!", cursed Gallantmon. "Not another Worm Shadow!"
"Don't worry!", shouted Zhuquiaomon. "I've got this one!"
Zhuquiaomon flew down and picked up the Worm Shadow in his claws, pulling it into the air. He then threw it!
"Thunder Whip!", shouted Azulongmon, administering the finishing blow to it...
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About an hour later, all the Shadow and D-Reaper were destroyed... for the moment.
"They will regenerate, but we should be able to keep them at bay.", said Azulongmon.
"And the only way to destroy them for good is for me to help unite the seven guardians!", shouted Alex. "Now, please, tell me who it is!"
Azulongmon nodded. "It is one among you."
All the Tamers gasped in shock and began to look at each other.
"Guardromon, is it you?", asked Kazu. "Your name is GUARDromon!"
"I don't know. Do I look like a Guardian?", asked Guardromon.
"You look like you're ready for the scrap heap.", replied Kazu, sarcastically.
"It is you. Suzie Wong.", said Azulongmon.
"What?! Her!?", asked Rika.
"Me?", asked Suzie, shocked out of her gourd.
"Yes, you.", said Azulongmon. "The Guardian was reborn as a little girl once it was destroyed by the Shadow roughly 8 years ago."
"That fits the story...", said Alex. "Well, Suzie, it looks like you're coming with me."
"No!", shouted Suzie, crying. She latched onto Henry. "I don't want to go! Make someone else do it!"
"Suzie...", said Henry. "You have to be big and strong now. I'm not going to be able to protect you forever... and besides, Alex will take good care of you."
"But I want to stay with you and Wopmon!!!", bawled Suzie.
"Suzie, you're an important part of saving this world. All worlds!", said Ryo. "You're a Tamer, aren't you?"
"Yes..."
"Well, any of these other Tamers would go along with Alex. So, as a Tamer, you should as well!", encouraged Ryo.
"That's true.", said Takato.
"I'd go any day if it meant saving the universe!", said Kazu.
"No, you'd go to be with Alex!", shouted Kenta. Kazu sweat dropped and everyone, including Suzie, laughed.
"Okay. I'll go with her...", said Suzie, wiping the tears out of her eyes.
"That's my little sister.", replied Henry, smiling. "I would've rather gone myself, though."
"Well, it is not your choice.", said Terriermon. "Just momantai!"
Alex pulled the com device out of her pocket and looked at it.
"If what Kevin told me is correct... this device should have a button that will take me back to my own reality.", said Alex. She spotted the button. "Suzie, Mikemon. Come over here and make sure you're touching me."
"I'd like to be touching her...", sighed Kazu.
"Shut up already, Kazu!", shouted Rika, smacking Kazu across the face.
"Ahh! Ow! What I meant was, good luck!", said Kazu.
"Yeah, kick those Shadow's asses for us!", said Rika.
"And make sure you find all the guardians!", shouted Takato.
"Take good care of Suzie!", shouted Henry.
"We will! Farewell everyone! It's been a nice trip!", yelled Alex, before pressing the button and sending the three of them back to Megabyte Server.
Also, this chapter takes place after MegaGargomon fought Zhuquiaomon and the Tamers met the sovereigns, but before the Tamers first encountered the D-Reaper and Rika Bio-Merged to Sakuyamon. (Though to avoid plot inconveniences, Rika will be able to Bio-Merge regardless).
Heroes No More, Chapter Twenty-Seven:
Guardian Quest, Part One: Tame This!
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Amaterasu Server:
With a flash of light, fourteen shapes formed on the ground of a very Digital World. Seven were human, seven Digimon. Takato and Guilmon were the first to form. Next were Rika and Renamon, followed by Kazu and Guardromon. Then Ryo and Cyberdramon formed. Henry and Terriermon. Kenta and MarineAngemon were next.
There was another light , but it seemed to have trouble taking a shape.
"Uh... what's with that one?", asked Kazu.
"I guess that the Server must have a bit more trouble downloading people who don't originate from it.", guessed Henry. The light finally seemed to get a hold on its form and Alex appeared along with Mikemon!
"Well, it looks like we got Alex.", said Ryo.
"Sweet! We got the hot chick!", squealed Kazu.
"Kazu, please try to be a little be modest.", said Rika with a sigh.
"Never!", shouted Kazu.
Alex ignored him and walked over to Takato, who was looking over a cliff. They were on some sort of floating island of sorts.
"So where are we?", asked Alex.
"The land of the Digimon Sovereign.", replied Takato. "But look down there... the Digital World..."
Alex looked and all she saw was darkness. Everywhere. Not a single mountain, tree or Digimon. She gasped at the sight.
"Oh my god... it's horrible...", gasped Alex.
"It looks like bad...", said Guilmon. "Real big bad. Like Barney."
Suddenly, Alex found a little communication device in her pocket. She picked it out and looked at it confusedly.
"How did that get there?", asked Alex.
"I've no idea...", muttered Takato. Suddenly, it began to beep, and Kevin's voice came out of it.
"Alex!!! Do you read me?!", shouted the voice through the crackly speaker.
"I don't read you, but I hear you...", replied Alex. "How did I get this thing?"
"The laptop fitted us all with one during our transport. But I have to read a scan to you.", explained Kevin.
"Okay.", said Alex.
"According to this reading, your Server, Amaterasu Server is over ninety percent destroyed by the Shadow! The Shadow have nearly eaten the core!", shouted Kevin. "You have to find the Guardian and get out of there quick, before it blows!"
"Ninety percent?! This is suicide! We don't even know if the Guardian is still alive!", shouted Alex.
"Well find out.", replied Kevin. The communication device went dead. Alex threw it into the darkness. She looked at Takato and Guilmon, who wore looks of shock on their faces.
"Our Server is going to blow?", asked Takato. "So... there's nothing left we can do?"
Alex smiled and walked over to Takato. She pulled his goggles down over his eyes.
"We won't give up. I'm sure we can find a way to stop them.", said Alex, smiling sweetly and reassuringly. (Yeah right! This IS suicide! I probably have less than an hour to find the Guardian! And even if I do... what happens to the Tamers...?)
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The Tamers and Alex walked along in the Land of the Digimon Sovereign, looking for anything that could be the Guardian. And keeping their eye out for any Shadow. Rika and Ryo got into an argument about what the best way to defeat the Shadow would be. Ryo believed a full force attack would stop them, while Rika argued that they should find the core of the world and drive the Shadow away from there. They decided to hold a vote.
"Alright then.", said Alex. "Who votes we attack them head-on?"
Ryo stuck up his hand. When Kazu and Kenta saw this, they immediately stuck up theirs as well. Rika smacked her forehead.
"Well, majority rules. We're going to take Rika's plan.", said Alex. (Not that I care, I'm stuck with them whichever path we take. Oh, please hold on a little longer, Amaterasu Server...)
"Well, I bet the Digimon sovereign would take us to the core...", said Henry. "They must be worried about the Shadow disaster as we--"
Henry was cut off by an ear-piercing squeal. A little girl with brown hair, dragging along a Lopmon ran and jumped into Henry's arms, crying.
"Henwy! I'm so gwad you're safe!", squealed the little girl. Henry sweat dropped as the others laughed at him. Alex raised an eyebrow.
"Hello little girl, who are you?", asked Alex.
"This is my little sister, Suzie.", said Henry. "She's a Tamer, just like us... unfortunately..."
"I am a Tamer!", shouted Suzie. She reached into her little handbag and pulled out a D-Arc for everyone to see.
"That's great, Suzie!", said Alex.
"Hey! You guys made fwiends with a big-boobie girl!", said Suzie. Takato, Kazu and Henry all choked on their own phlegm.
"She- whaa?!", gasped Kazu.
"I swear we didn't!", protested Takato. "Henry's plan! Henry!"
"Yeah, it was all Henry!", shouted Kazu. Takato and Kazu pointed their fingers directly in Henry's face, who did not appear amused.
Alex glared at Suzie.
"You remind me of another boy's little sister...", muttered Alex, attempting to hold her smile.
"Oh, come ON!", shouted Rika. "The three of you have been staring at her the entire time we've been here! And you!"
Rika turned and pointed at Ryo, who looked shocked.
"I have no idea what you're talking about, pumpkin.", protested Ryo. "It was all Cyberdramon, I swear!"
Cyberdramon snarled and picked up Ryo by the collar of his shirt.
"I mean... aw nuts.", groaned Ryo.
"Let's just go visit the Sovereign...", said Takato.
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The gates of the Sovereign Azulongmon's domain:
Henry, Terriermon, Rika, Renamon, Guardromon, Kazu, Mikemon and Alex (now wearing Ryo's jacket) proceeded to enter the Sovereign fortress. Takato, Ryo, Suzie, Kenta and their partners volunteered to stay outside and watch for Shadows. ...well, Kenta didn't volunteer, he whined alot, but Rika made him stay.
"Azulongmon!!!", shouted Henry. They opened the gates and walked inside.
"Trick or treat!", yelled Kazu. It echoed throughout the room.
"Hmmm... I wonder where he could be...", said Guardromon. "Is it possible he was taken by the Shadows?"
"I believe so.", said Alex. "But didn't you say there were four sovereigns?"
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"Well, Zhuquiaomon is gone.", said Ryo, flying back on Cyberdramon. "And from the looks of it, there was a fierce battle too."
"Great.", muttered Rika. "Freaking great!"
"Calm down Rika...", said Renamon. "We'll think of something!"
"Like what?! Rely on Kazu and Kenta!?", shouted Rika. Kazu and Kenta had been sent to see if Ebonwumon was still around. Alex and Takato went to check on Baihumon.
"Rika, don't worry... look at these screens on my laptop.", said Henry. Rika cocked an eye at him.
"You don't have a laptop.", said Rika.
"Uh. Suzie had it when she came from the real world. Yes... that's the ticket...", muttered Henry. Rika, Ryo and Suzie all crowded Henry's laptop and it showed two power readings, an orange one and a black one.
"Great, I see it. Now what does it mean?", asked Terriermon.
"The orange represents the 'True Enemy' that the sovereigns told us about. Which Shibumi called 'D-Reaper.'", explained Henry. "They are fighting with the Shadow! So as long as the Shadow are distracted by the D-Reaper, they won't have time to eat the core!"
"So we may still have a chance!", shouted Rika.
"Exactwy!", said Suzie.
"Now if only the others would get back-- huh?!", asked Henry as suddenly black spots began appearing in the ground! Out of them came about a dozen Sword Shadow! Suzie screamed. Ryo, Rika and Henry glared at them.
"Well... this proves that the Shadow have been here.", said Ryo.
"Screw that! We gotta fight!", yelled Rika. "Digimodify! Digivolution Activate!"
"Digimodify! Digivolution Activate!!!", shouted Henry as well.
{{{DIGIVOLUTION}}}
"Renamon! Digivolve to... Kyubimon!!!"
"Terriermon! Digivolve to... Gargomon!!!"
{{{END DIGIVOLUTION}}}
Gargomon fired immediately upon the Sword Shadow, who deflected his bullets with their swords! Gargomon leapt out of the way of one who launched one of it's unattached sword arms at him! Suddenly, that one was thrust into the air by Cyberdramon! Two more snuck up behind him!
"Desolation Claw!!!", shouted Cyberdramon, ripping them to pieces! But two more leapt on him!
"This is bad...", muttered Ryo.
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Outside of Baihumon's castle:
Takato, Guilmon, Alex and Mikemon walked up to the gate of the castle.
"Did I ever mention how huge these gates are?", asked Mikemon.
"Only about 40 times.", replied Alex.
"Gate go open.", said Guilmon. Takato chuckled and went to open it. Guilmon looked at Alex. "Why you wearing Ryo's jacket?"
"Because boys are perverts.", replied Alex.
"Oh. Well you know that boys can see your thong too?", asked Guilmon. "Takatomon told me! Yes he did!"
Takato quickly opened the gate and ran inside. Guilmon and Mikemon followed, with Alex following behind, muttering to herself. Suddenly, all words were forgotten as they saw nothing but destruction laying all around the castle.
"I smell something bad.", said Guilmon. "Behind us!"
Alex, Takato, Guilmon and Mikemon turned to look, as suddenly, a Possess Shadow flew down and embedded itself in Guilmon! Everyone screamed.
"Guilmon! No!", yelled Takato.
Guilmon let out a deep groan and began to bulge with power, growing nearly four times the size! He became a drooling dragon with a psychotic look to him. He had a hazard sign on his chest and two tattered wings sprouted out from his back. He lost his legs and stood on a huge tail.
"What the hell is that thing?!", asked Alex.
"He's... Megidramon... again!", gasped Takato. He then turned on Alex, Takato and Mikemon.
{{{DIGIVOLUTION}}}
"Mikemon! Digivolve to..."
Mikemon lost her cat-form and grew into a human-shape Digimon. She had cat ears still, and long golden red/blonde hair cascading down her back. She is wearing a raggy looking olive green sports bra, and a olive green cloth that ties at her right side and hangs around her waist.
"...KYMBIAMON!!!
{{{END DIGIVOLUTION}}}
The angel Digimon leapt upwards and flew past Megidramon's head, trying to distract his attention away from the children. Her plan worked and Megidramon shot a few fireballs at her, which she easily dodged.
"Kymbiamon! Watch out!", shouted Takato. "He's a Mega Level!"
"A Mega?!", asked Kymbiamon. Another fireball whizzed by her, nearly hitting her. "How do I fight a Mega!?"
"With your attacks?", suggested Takato.
Megidramon slashed his claw into the air, trying to hit Kymbiamon, but failing. Kymbiamon had the advantage of speed, her only advantage.
"Let's try this! Starlight Velocity!", commanded Kymbiamon. She shot dozens of stars at Megidramon, all of which bounced off his thick skin. He shot yet another fireball and it missed Kymbiamon and crashed into the roof of Baihumon's palace.
"Haha! You missed me!", taunted Kymbiamon. Alex and Takato watched the roof begin to crumble behind her.
"Run.", said Alex. Alex and Takato ran out of the palace gates, Kymbiamon followed. Megidramon turned to follow, but the palace collapsed on him! Alex and Takato panted for breath as Kymbiamon landed beside them.
"Did we beat him?", asked Kymbiamon.
"I wouldn't count on it, yet...", panted Takato.
Takato's assumption was correct as Megidramon bashed his way out of the wreckage of the palace! He faced the three heroes, who were all on the bridge leading to Baihumon's palace. Kymbiamon gasped in shock.
"What is it, Kymbiamon?", asked Alex.
"Run you two! He's going to blow up the bridge!", shouted Kymbiamon. "I'll try and stop him!"
Takato and Alex turned and ran for the main continent. Kymbiamon flew at Megidramon.
"Starlight Velocity!", she shouted, pounding stars on him again.
"What is she doing!?", asked Takato. "That won't work!"
"She's trying to distract him!", replied Alex. "Now we gotta get off this bridge and think up a plan to get that Possess Shadow off your partner!"
Megidramon swatted Kymbiamon with his claw and she flew into the ground next to the palace. He shot a fireball at the bridge, in front of where Takato and Alex were running. They skidded to a stop and turned to face the other way. Megidramon was at the end of the bridge, drooling and grinning.
"Megidramon! Please, Guilmon! Don't!", pleaded Takato.
"Yeah, come on big guy! We've got lots of bread!", added Alex.
Megidramon blasted the bridge in front of Takato and Alex, sending them tumbling into the pit with all the debris.
"Alex!!! No!!!", screamed Kymbiamon.
Suddenly, Alex and Takato came floating back up in two heart-shaped bubbles. MarineAngemon flew up with them!!!
"What the--?", asked Kymbiamon, surprised by this turn of events. Megidramon seemed surprised as well and took to the air to go finish them off. But he was suddenly bombarded by dozens of missiles!
"Guardian Barrage!!!", shouted Guardromon, shooting a continuous missile stream at Megidramon, blocking him from any movement.
"Hah! His mistake for going airborne!", shouted Kazu. He and Kenta came up riding on a HUGE turtle Digimon. Takato smiled as Alex gaped at it.
"What the heck is that thing?!", asked Alex.
"Aye. I'm Ebonwumon, the turtle-god.", said the left head of the turtle.
"Yeah. He is. And so am I, lassie.", said Ebonwumon's right head.
"I can't believe it! A sovereign is still alive!", shouted Takato, happily.
"I ain't the only one alive, Mr. Jumping-to-Conclusions!", said the left head.
"The others are fighting the Shadow down in the core of our world. I was supposed to guard the area.", added the right head.
"Guard the area. That's all you ever want to do!", shouted the left head. "When have we done what I want!?"
Their argument was cut of by a scream from Guardromon.
"Kazu! Help!", shouted Guardromon. Megidramon had flown down and picked up Guardromon in his left arm.
"Guardromon! Hang on, man!", encouraged Kazu. "Someone do something!"
"I'm coming!", yelled Kymbiamon, flying at Megidramon. Megidramon snarled and threw Guardromon at Kymbiamon, knocking them both onto the ground!
"Kahuna Waves!", screamed MarineAngemon, pelting Megidramon with heart bombs! They seemed to be phasing him.
"Can't you do something, Ebonwumon?", asked Takato.
"I sure can, ye wee baron. Watch this.", said the left head.
"Sovereign Summon!!!", shouted both heads at once. They both fired a lazer beam from their mouths and hit Megidramon with it! He crumpled to the ground and reverted into Guilmon. The Possess Shadow left his body.
"Quick! Shoot it!", shouted Alex.
"Speed Star!", yelled Kymbiamon. She blasted the Possess Shadow out in one shot! Everyone let out a sigh of relief.
"Guilmon! I'm so glad you're okay!", shouted Takato, running over to Guilmon and hugging the confused red lizard.
"Takatomon? Something happen?", asked Guilmon, completely oblivious to what just happened.
"No! No buddy!", said Takato, with tears in his eyes. "I'm just glad you're okay..."
Alex looked at the heartwarming scene of reunion and smiled. She then turned to Ebonwumon.
"You mind hauling your turtle ass over to the gates of Azulongmon's castle?", asked Alex.
"Aye lassie!", said the left head. "But don't use the 'A' word with me! I hate the 'A' word!"
"You mean ass?", asked Kazu.
"No. Azulongmon.", replied the left head. Kazu, Kenta and Alex fell over anime-style.
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The gates of Azulongmon's castle:
"Desolation Claw!!!", growled Cyberdramon, slashing up some more Sword Shadow.
"Tri Beam!!!", screamed Rapidmon, blasting out some more Sword Shadow.
"Talisman Spell!", bellowed Taomon, protecting herself from some sword slashes.
"Bunny Blaze!", shouted Antylamon, destroying the Sword Shadow that had attacked Taomon. The four Ultimates regrouped with the children, having destroyed all the Shadow.
"Aw man. Those guys are really tough.", sighed Ryo.
"Henwy! What were those?", asked Suzie.
"They're called Shadow.", replied Henry.
"I see something!", shouted Cyberdramon, who was hovering in the air.
"I- I see it too!", gasped Rapidmon. "It's huge!"
"Is it another Shadow!?", asked Henry.
"No... it's... Ebonwumon!", shouted Rapidmon.
"Ebonwumon!?", asked Rika in amazement. "So Kazu and Kenta did something right after all..."
"It looks like Takato and Alex are with them.", growled Cyberdramon.
"That's great!", shouted Henry. "Now my plan can work!"
"Since when do you have a plan?", asked Rika.
"Well, who did you expect to come up with one? You?", asked Henry, sarcastically. Ryo laughed and Rika stomped on his foot. Ebonwumon reached the group of Tamers standing on the ground.
"Hey guys! We made it!!!", shouted Kazu.
"Get on, ye' wee pukes. We're goin' to the core!", said the right head.
"Hey... how'd he know my plan?", asked Henry as the Tamers began to climb onto Ebonwumon.
"THAT was your plan?", asked Rapidmon back. "Go to the core?!"
"Well, yeah."
"Oh Henry...", sighed Rapidmon.
"Oh hungry!?", asked Guilmon.
"Not Oh hungry! Oh Henry!", shouted Rapidmon.
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Ebonwumon walked over to the center of the Sovereign Land and chanted something. The ground below them began to act as a sort of elevator, lowering them into the digital darkness below.
"This is new...", gasped Alex, looking around.
"New to us too.", said Rika.
Ebonwumon walked off the elevator when it stopped. The land where they appeared in was a mess. Cluttered data streams had crashed into each other, having ripped holes in the very digital fabric which holds the world together. Everyone was as destroyed as possible, with thousands of dead Digimon, D-Reaper agents and Shadows littering the ground.
"This is... friendly.", muttered Henry.
"I think I'm going to barf.", gawked Kenta.
"Bad.", said MarineAngemon, moving away from Kenta.
"It gets worse.", said Ebonwumon. He carried them into the next area, where for the first time ever, Alex saw the core of a world. It was a pure glowing energy ball, nothing more, nothing less. Gazing at it nearly blinded you.
"Oh my... it's so pretty...", gasped Rika.
"Looks can be deceiving.", said Taomon.
Ebonwumon pointed his left head in the direction of the left side of the core. It was partially black and, though slowly, deleting the core.
"No! The core!", shouted Takato. "Isn't there anything we can do!?"
"Find the guardian! We need to find it!", said Alex. "Ebonwumon! Do you know who the Guardian could be?"
"Nay. But Azulongmon might.", said Ebonwumon. "Let's go to the scene of the battle."
Ebonwumon led them to another room where, in the far distance, D-Reaper and Shadow could be seen fighting. Baihumon was on the outskirts of the battle, blasting energy shots into it, destroying as many Shadow and D-Reaper as he could. Zhuquiaomon was hovering above the battle, also picking off enemies. Azulongmon was back, near the entrance where Ebonwumon came in.
"Azulongmon! We brought the reinforcements!", announced Ebonwumon's left head. Azulongmon looked and his heart almost skipped a beat.
"Tamers! Oh thank heaven! Where have you been!?", asked Azulongmon.
"We were kinda... gone.", explained Takato as best as he could. Azulongmon nodded and pointed in the direction of the battle.
"THIS is what happened in your absence!", shouted Azulongmon. "These Shadow attacked, destroying everything up to this point. They awoke the sleeping D- Reaper and the two forced began to fight for control! We were not sure which side to help... so we have been mostly observing the battle."
"Azulongmon. This is Alex.", explained Ebonwumon, indicating Alex. "She's from another world and seeks a 'guardian' that will help rid the universe of the Shadow forever!"
"Is this true?", asked Azulongmon.
"Yes it is.", said Alex. "Once all seven Guardians have been joined, they will eradicate the Shadow! Please, if you know who it is... tell me."
"I know who you seek.", replied Azulongmon. "But I will tell only once this fighting has been quelled. I must put my world's safety first!"
"I understand.", said Alex.
"Alright Tamers!", shouted Takato. "Let's give them the full Digimon attack!"
"Guilmon!!! Bio-Merge to... Gallantmon!!!", shouted Guilmon, as he and Takato formed into Gallantmon once again.
"Terriermon!!! Bio-Merge to... MegaGargomon!!!", shouted Terriermon, as he and Henry became the mighty MegaGargomon.
"Cyberdramon!!! Bio-Merge to... Justimon!!!", yelled Cyberdramon, as he and Ryo merged into Justimon!
"Renamon!!! Bio-Merge to... Sakuyamon!!!", yelled Renamon, as she and Rika became the deadly Sakuyamon!
"Everyone attack!!!", shouted Gallantmon, leaping into the mess with his joust in hand. MegaGargomon, Sakuyamon and Justimon charged in after him. Kymbiamon, Guardromon, MarineAngemon and Antylamon followed.
"Lightning Joust!", shouted Gallantmon, wiping out a bunch of Ice Shadow and some D-Reaper.
Sakuyamon leapt up to perform an attack, but a flying D-Reaper agent grabbed her from behind, throwing her to the ground! It went to pounce on her, but Kymbiamon kicked it away!
Three Flame Shadow shot their attacks at Justimon, who leapt to the side, avoiding them. He then slammed his hand on the ground. "Thunder Clap!!!"
The attack smashed the three Flame Shadow into oblivion.
MegaGargomon, being a large target, was under attack by dozens of Shadow and D-Reaper!
"Argh! Get them off me!", screamed MegaGargomon.
"Kahuna Waves!", shouted MarineAngemon. She covered MegaGargomon in a huge bubble, which destroyed all the foes touching him.
"Wooo. Thanks.", groaned MegaGargomon.
Two Sword Shadow were in combat with a bulky D-Reaper agent. Guardromon leapt down next to them.
"Guardian Barrage!", he shouted, deleting the lot of them.
"Time for us to join in! Blazing Helix!!!", bellowed Zhuquiaomon, blasting a huge group of D-Reaper to smithereens.
"Tiger's Eye!", shouted Baihumon, freezing a bunch of Shadow and D-Reaper in place.
"Shield of the Just!!!", yelled Gallantmon, blasting all the foes that Baihumon had frozen. He then leapt backwards to avoid a hit by some sniping Wing Shadow.
Antylamon threw a D-Reaper agent into the air and it crashed into a few others, knocking them over like bowling pins! Ebonwumon charged through the area, knocking enemies to their knees, allowing them to be destroyed by the other Digimon.
"He almost hit me!", whined Guardromon.
"Shut up and focus.", replied Sakuyamon.
"We need to end this!", grunted Gallantmon. MegaGargomon nodded.
"Here's a party favor. Mega Barrage!!!", he bellowed. The missiles flew all over the battlefield, destroying dozens upon dozens of enemies! Kymbiamon used her Speed Star attack to clear out another area of them!
Justimon kicked a muscular D-Reaper agent to the ground, when suddenly he was blasted from behind by a gigantic worm Shadow!
"Oh crap!", cursed Gallantmon. "Not another Worm Shadow!"
"Don't worry!", shouted Zhuquiaomon. "I've got this one!"
Zhuquiaomon flew down and picked up the Worm Shadow in his claws, pulling it into the air. He then threw it!
"Thunder Whip!", shouted Azulongmon, administering the finishing blow to it...
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About an hour later, all the Shadow and D-Reaper were destroyed... for the moment.
"They will regenerate, but we should be able to keep them at bay.", said Azulongmon.
"And the only way to destroy them for good is for me to help unite the seven guardians!", shouted Alex. "Now, please, tell me who it is!"
Azulongmon nodded. "It is one among you."
All the Tamers gasped in shock and began to look at each other.
"Guardromon, is it you?", asked Kazu. "Your name is GUARDromon!"
"I don't know. Do I look like a Guardian?", asked Guardromon.
"You look like you're ready for the scrap heap.", replied Kazu, sarcastically.
"It is you. Suzie Wong.", said Azulongmon.
"What?! Her!?", asked Rika.
"Me?", asked Suzie, shocked out of her gourd.
"Yes, you.", said Azulongmon. "The Guardian was reborn as a little girl once it was destroyed by the Shadow roughly 8 years ago."
"That fits the story...", said Alex. "Well, Suzie, it looks like you're coming with me."
"No!", shouted Suzie, crying. She latched onto Henry. "I don't want to go! Make someone else do it!"
"Suzie...", said Henry. "You have to be big and strong now. I'm not going to be able to protect you forever... and besides, Alex will take good care of you."
"But I want to stay with you and Wopmon!!!", bawled Suzie.
"Suzie, you're an important part of saving this world. All worlds!", said Ryo. "You're a Tamer, aren't you?"
"Yes..."
"Well, any of these other Tamers would go along with Alex. So, as a Tamer, you should as well!", encouraged Ryo.
"That's true.", said Takato.
"I'd go any day if it meant saving the universe!", said Kazu.
"No, you'd go to be with Alex!", shouted Kenta. Kazu sweat dropped and everyone, including Suzie, laughed.
"Okay. I'll go with her...", said Suzie, wiping the tears out of her eyes.
"That's my little sister.", replied Henry, smiling. "I would've rather gone myself, though."
"Well, it is not your choice.", said Terriermon. "Just momantai!"
Alex pulled the com device out of her pocket and looked at it.
"If what Kevin told me is correct... this device should have a button that will take me back to my own reality.", said Alex. She spotted the button. "Suzie, Mikemon. Come over here and make sure you're touching me."
"I'd like to be touching her...", sighed Kazu.
"Shut up already, Kazu!", shouted Rika, smacking Kazu across the face.
"Ahh! Ow! What I meant was, good luck!", said Kazu.
"Yeah, kick those Shadow's asses for us!", said Rika.
"And make sure you find all the guardians!", shouted Takato.
"Take good care of Suzie!", shouted Henry.
"We will! Farewell everyone! It's been a nice trip!", yelled Alex, before pressing the button and sending the three of them back to Megabyte Server.