Disclaimer: I do not own Digimon, the Chosen Digi-Destined, the Tamers or the Frontier Digi-Destined. I also don't own the rights to the Dragonball GT or Digimon Frontier storylines. Dorothy Kaimodosu and Avengemon are character rights of Dark Warrior. Max, Keke, Kara, Tike, David, Sam and Pikkan are rightful characters of D3 creator, Max Acorn AKA MA.
SSJ4T: Hey, all! I just managed to put together the next chapter to the Digicore Saga! I know these chapters don't have that much action, but I will make up for it once the revised Bebimon Saga comes on the horizon.
Coral: So, is it going to be one chapter per week?
SSJ4T: For now until I at least get one full week off from school. Spring Break will be the perfect time to release more chapters. I'm telling ya, school is a pain! .
Coral: You've also have the Pharaohmon series to write.
SSJ4T: I know. But I'm not about to quit, not now. Everyone who has reviewed both of my works has inspired me to continue. I'm not going to let them down. Anyway, that's enough of my rambling. Let's get on with the fic! Our heroes have two digicores to locate before their mission is complete. Enjoy!
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[Digimon Frontier Opening theme "Fire!!" plays]
The Toucanmon Paradise! The Third Black Digicore Found?!
"The search for the four Black Digicores have been a success. So far, our teams have found two digicores and not a moment too soon. However, there's been one thing that's been concerning us and that's this whole deal with the Mystical Dragon. Why was it chosen as the guardian of these rare artifacts? But more importantly, why is Kari the destined warrior that Shamanmon prophesied. Is she the only one who wields the power to defeat the dragon? Everything is too confusing even for me to comprehend. Well, all I've got to say is that we're two more digicores away from summoning their hidden power and returning home. We're just about to set off onto an island resided by a group of digimon known as Toucanmon? We've heard rumors from a couple of villagers form an off shore coast that a black orb was seen within the island's volcano. I just hope it's the third Black Digicore we've been looking for. This is Takato Matsuki signing out…"
Hitching a ride on a Whamon, Tai's group set sail for a large island occupied by a small village and a massive volcano in the background. The digimon were starving as each of their stomachs let out low growls.
"Takatomon, I need some food. We've already run out of bread."
"Already? Did you make sure to share the bread?"
"Um…"
"Oh, Guilmon! That bread supply was for everyone!"
"Talk about a glutton," Kouji muttered.
"I don't blame him. I probably would have eaten the whole bag," replied Zoe.
"We don't have to worry about starving! Look guys! We're just ahead of the island!" Tai calls out. "I'm sure there's plenty of food to eat!"
"The Toucanmon are on that island," Tommy said. "I'm sure they'll provide some food for us."
"Don't forget that those same Toucanmon stole our D-Tectors," said Kouji.
"But they in it with Ranamon. They've changed since then," the boy replied. "Don't forget that they've helped us in our run-ins with the Royal Knights."
"Man, I could eat a horse!" Agumon calls out. "How about you, Tai?"
"I could eat a cruise ship!"
"Don't these guys ever think about anything else besides food?" Rika said under her breath. "We don't have time to take a lunch break. We have to find that digicore."
"Yes, but you're stomach obviously doesn't agree with you," Renamon points out.
Suddenly, Rika's stomach was growling amongst the team and everyone turned to face her. Renamon slightly chuckled. A red blush forms across the Digimon Queen's face.
"I guess I can't compete with an empty stomach," Rika said. "Tai! When is this Whamon going to land us on that island?"
"We're almost there. I suggest you buckle down," the leader replied.
Moments later, the team buckled down as Whamon was sailing toward shallow water and onto a nearby shore. Tai and Agumon jumped off Whamon to land onto the muddy shores. The boy takes a small walk across the beach shore and waves out towards the others.
"Come on down! I think the coast is clear!"
"It's not like we're really trespassing, dad," Max stated as he jumps off onto the shore. "I'm sure these Toucanmon will be friendly enough to help us out."
"Alley oop!" Takato calls out.
"Gerinamo!" cried out Guilmon.
The goggle head and his dino partner landed on the shore only to fall into the shore waters below.
"Oh and make sure to watch you're step!" Tai said. "Takato just demonstrated that for us. Are you okay, kid?"
"We're just peachy and who are you calling kid?"
Next, Zoe, Tommy and Kouji were the next people to leap off from Whamon. Zoe was fortunate not to fall into the water. Finally, Rika and Renamon were the last ones to land onto shore.
"I hope you kids will find what you're looking for," Whamon said. "They say the volcano contains a rare artifact that no one has been able to collect."
"Don't worry. We've got that covered. Thanks for the lift, Whamon," Tai said.
"You take care, Whamon! We hope to see you again!" Max calls out.
"Goodbye, Whamon!" everyone else exclaimed in unison.
"Good luck, children!"
The marine behemoth sailed across the seas in search for a resting place to slumber for the next few days. Meanwhile, Tai leads his group through the beach of the island. Zoe looks around the beach and inhaled a breath of fresh air.
"Isn't it just great?! I really wished I had brought my swimming gear!" Zoe said.
"It would be nice to take a little break," replied Tommy.
"What do you say, dad?" Max asked.
"We'll see. First, we need to meet with these Toucanmon. Who knows but they might a place we can slumber at for the night."
"Oh trust me. They'll provide us with everything you could ask for," Tommy said.
"Just make sure they're trustworthy," Kouji remarked.
"Kouji. Let's put the past aside. They were only influenced by that egotistical witch, Ranamon," Zoe replied. "They're really good guys."
"More like obsessed fan boys," Tommy said.
"They sound like shady characters," said Max. "Hey, dad. What do you see?"
Tai takes out his telescope and takes a closer look over towards a beach resort over across the shores. A smile develops on the boy's face as he puts his telescope away.
"Great news, guys! I've found ourselves a resort just ahead! I'm sure those Toucanmon are there like you said."
"Is the resort shaped like a straw house?" Zoe asked.
"Yeah and I think I smelled some food cooking."
"Food?! Then what are we doing standing around here for?" Rika exclaimed. "I get first dibs on food!"
The group started moving out across the sandy shores and made it over towards the beach resort. Tai looked across and found a bird-like digimon with a long bill and black feathers. He quickly realized that it looked a toucan bird and immediately identified him.
"I just found a Toucanmon, guys. Hey, Toucanmon!" Tai calls out.
"Yep, that's one of them," Kouji said.
"Toucanmon! It's us!" cried out Zoe. "Remember us?!"
The Toucanmon turned and saw the group waving over towards him. He responds by rushing over towards him excitedly.
"It's you kids! I'd thought we never see you again!" the Toucanmon responds.
"We were summoned back to the Digital World," said Tommy.
"I see you've been managing your time well," Zoe said. "Looks like you have some more people at the resort."
"Once the Digital World was restored, we started our own beach resort business and we've been making a huge success since then. Take a look! We've had digimon coming here during the summertime. It's crazy, but you'll never forget that you guys were our first guests."
"Though it was a trap to steal our D-Tectors," Kouji points out.
"Yes and we're truly sorry for it. We were only obssessed fan boys for Ranamon. We only did what she told us to do. Never again will we idolize a stuck up like her. Oh and I see you've brought some new friends along. I've never seen them before."
"We're from the eastern section of the Digital Universe," Tai said.
"Easter sector?! Wow, I can't believe you came all the way from out there! Please, welcome to the Toucanmon Beach Resort. You are our guests."
"Check it out, dad! Look at all those digimon!" Max said. "It's like a paradise."
"My colleagues are inside doing their parts to make this resort a success. Please, we'd appreciate if you were to be our guests."
"And we will, but we have questions for you to answer," Takato said.
"Hey, Takato! Look what I found!"
"A seashell, so? You'll find plenty of those at home."
"No, but I saw this funny-looking slug slithering out of it."
"It's called a sea snail, Guilmon."
"Oh, I knew that…"
"First of all, Toucanmon, do you know anything about a rare artifact inside that volcano?" Rika asked. "We heard these rumors about a black orb and we came to believe that it's a Black Digicore."
"Black Digicore? I thought those were merely legends."
"Nope, we've managed to recover one," Max said. "Take a look at this."
The boy pulls out the first Black Digicore from his pocket and shows it in front of Toucanmon. Suddenly, a large group of digimon started gathering around in complete awe. This was their first time to gaze upon the magnificence of such a rare item.
"This is a Black Digicore? It seems so tiny in comparison," said Toucanmon. "Is this what you're looking for within the island's volcano?"
"Yeah, and we need four of these in order to help my dad over here," Max said while pointing out to Tai.
"Hold on. That kid is you're dad? How is that possible?"
"It's a long story, but we need these four items to summon forth its magical powers. They just might be the only way to restore my age," Tai said.
"Why couldn't you use you're own digicores. Don't take this the wrong way. We're not stingy, but we're just very curious."
"Because the digicores in our own world are inactivate. They will need one full Earth year to become useful again," Agumon explained.
"I see. Well, we're willing to help you. What are friends for?" Toucanmon said. "But you guys look like you could use a little grub. Please, you're first meals are on me!"
"Now this is what I'm talking about," Rika said.
"Oh yeah! Free food! Free food!" Guilmon cheered on.
"I can't argue with an empty stomach," Tai said. "Let's go pig out!"
With that said, the group rushed inside the resort to find themselves the perfect buffet table. Zoe, Tommy and Kouji were surprised at how much the Toucanman had expanded their resort. Now there was a gaming area, which brought satisfaction to Tommy.
"All right! They have a gaming room!" Tommy calls out. "I hope they have some really cool games!"
"Wow, you guys really expanded you're turf," Zoe said. "I like it better than the last one."
"I could bring Sora here if I wanted to," Tai said.
"You really think mom would spend her anniversary with a kid, dad?" Max teased.
"I maybe a kid, but I still know how to handle a woman in bed!"
"Oh, Tai. We didn't need to hear that," Rika said. "Besides, you have a kid with you, but that's not really my problem."
"Sure isn't."
"You don't have to worry, Rika. It's not like I mind what comes out from my dad's mouth," Max said.
"I call dibs on the food. I'm really starving," Rika said. "Renamon. You need anything?"
"I'll just check this menu."
Max holds the Black Digicore around his hands and takes a glance over its super rare magnificence. Tai takes a look over at the orb and takes it.
"I think we better keep this hidden. There's no telling if there's any thieves who might get the idea of taking our orb."
"Oh yeah! We can't afford to lose this after everything we've been through. There's one thing that concerns me though."
"What is it, Max?"
"This dragon. After the e-mail Aunt Kari sent us, I'm beginning to wonder if we're the ones being thieves here. After all, we are stealing the dragon's orbs."
"You're right, but these cores are important. We need them for our own purposes. Otherwise, we wouldn't be considered thieves if we really need them."
"But you do think we're doing the right thing?"
"Of course. I don't see why it would be wrong."
"Oh, well I just wanted a little feedback, dad. That's all."
"Are you worried about the dragon?"
"No, but I just sort of feel sympathy for it."
"You're right. Agumon told me that he was unable to sense any ounce of malice within its heart."
"That's so weird. I guess not everything we've encountered are presumed to be evil."
"No, the dragon is not even close. This is the way I see it. It's as if we're stealing away a mother's child. What happens when you kidnap a child, the mother will chase that captive like there's no tomorrow."
"Which means we need to gather the last two Digicores as soon as possible. Plus there's no telling when that dragon will come. I assume it will find us on this island."
"Probably, but let's not worry about that already. Let's go grab some grub!"
"Yeah, I'm with you, dad!"
Tai and Max walked over towards the buffet line to grab themselves a plate full of delicious food. Rika was already grubbing down on a plate of curry rice dipped with soy sauce.
"Wow, Rika is sure pigging out," Guilmon said. "I've never seen her eat like that before."
"Believe me, I'd do the same thing if someone didn't eat all the bread. Right, Guilmon?"
"I couldn't help it if I was hungry, Takatomon."
"Note to self: remind me to hold the bread bag next time."
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Earth. Shinjuku
A group of kids were gathered at the local park. A robotic being was standing amongst the children with his arms stretched out. The children gathered around him as he prepared to show pose. Standing at the park's entrance was a teenage boy with brown, spiked hair with a gray t-shirt, black pants and a black cap.
"Guardromon! You really think it's necessary to come out in the open like this? You're already attracting a large crowd as we speak."
I can't help it if these kids love me!"
"We're leaving a few minutes anyway."
"I think you need to lighten up, Kazu. These kids are- Hey, watch it! Don't touch that!"
"Heh, shows how much you know about kids. They're going to kick you to the curb one of these days once something else gets their attention."
"Not true. At least, I hope not."
"Kazu!" a voice calls out.
"Well, if it isn't Mr. Tardy," grunted Kazu.
The other boy running up to Kazu has dark blue hair and he was wearing a red t-shirt with blue jeans and a plaid shirt over his t-shirt. Marine Angemon came flying out from the boy's shirt pocket.
"Pi! Pi!"
"Shh, not now, Marine Angemon. You're going to attract those girls again."
"Are those psycho girls still chasing after this little runt? What do they see in him and not in a guy like me!"
"Maybe cause he doesn't talk back and act like a complete jerk."
"Hey, I resent that, dude. Besides, I wonder how much fun Takato and the fellas are having in that Digital World. I really wish I could have gone. It would be reliving the old days."
"Anything is better than sitting around here."
"At least Guardromon has found a way to entertain himself."
The boys turned to watch Guardromon flexing out his mechanical muscles in front of the naive children. The digimon proceeded with plenty of Hulk Hogan-like impersonations.
"He sure knows how to make the kids happy," said Kenta.
"Tell that to him. He's completely embarrassing me," Kazu muttered.
"I don't know. Maybe you ought to lighten up a bit, Kazu" Kenta thought. "At least Takato and the others are having a lot more fun in that Digital World than we are here sitting on our butts doing nothing."
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Digital World 04. Toucanmon Island Resort
After filling their stomachs with a good meal, Tai led his group through the deep forests of the island. They were already heading over toward the island's volcano in search for the third Black Digicore. According to the Toucanmon, the volcano is said to erupt every year or so, though it was only minor eruptions that never really came off as a major threat to the island's resort.
"Ok, let's get this straight, guys. We have to move as soon as possible. Those Toucanmon warned us about a possible eruption within the volcano," said Tai.
"Don't worry. You've got me and Agumon fighting fire with fire," Guilmon said.
"That's what we're afraid of," Takato said. "Just listen to yourself. We're not here to wreck the island."
"Hey, dad. We better not waste time. There's a good chance that dragon will come here looking for that digicore."
"You're right. Ok, guys. We're going to have to speed up," Tai instructed. "That dragon is said to be coming here. My sister e-mailed me about their encounter with this beast."
"We're always rearing to go," Rika said. "You think bio-merging will actually work?"
"That's a good question. Do you why Guilmon and Renamon have been unable to bio-merge?" Takato asked.
"My guess is that they're not well adapted to this new digital environment. My guess is to have them digivolve into their ultimate forms more often and we might actually see some progress. After all, Agumon and myself haven't managed to fuse yet."
"You think we'll need Omega X for this?"
"I doubt it, Max," Agumon said. "This dragon doesn't seem too strong, but we'll be sure to use Omega X as a last resort."
"Hey! I think that's the entrance into the volcano," Tommy points out. "Doesn't it look like an entrance?"
Everyone turned to find a cavern mouth formed at the end of the mountain. They looked up and saw smoke clouds building up around the top of the volcano head. Tai smirked as he started walking into the cavern.
"It's clear, guys!" Tai calls out. "That Tommy has a sharp eye."
"Man, I've never been inside of a volcano before," Takato responded. "This is so cool."
"Takato, look. I think somebody was here before," Guilmon points out to a pile of bones.
This caused the boy's blood to chill as he saw the pile of bones. Rika simply ignored the pile and started walking off with the group.
"Yo! Hey, wait up!" Takato calls out.
"Something tells me nobody has ever gotten out of here alive," said Guilmon.
"Sounds like this volcano is cursed," said Kouji.
"Nah, I don't believe in those superstitions," replied Zoe. "Unless we manage to found more piles of bones."
"Please, I've seen scarier crap than a pile of bones," Rika retorted. "Anything yet, Renamon? Did you find the Black Digicore?"
"No. Even my keen senses have been unable to locate it."
Suddenly, Tai stops in front of another cavern mouth and looked up ahead to find a row rocky ring formations at the ceiling. He turned and saw massive wall formation with some ancient hieroglyphic writings.
"Hey, check this out guys. Hieroglyphics. If only we had Izzy translate this, then we could figure out a little more about the secrets of this volcano."
"You think there possibly could be anymore people down here?"
"I doubt that," Takato said. "Otherwise, Guilmon would have picked up their scent. Right, boy?"
"Yeah. I don't smell any scent from the tip of my nose."
"Hey, guys! Look up there," Zoe said while pointing out to the ceiling of the volcano.
"What is it? Did you find the digicore?" Tommy asked.
"No, but something tells me we better hurry to find what we're looking for. I have a feeling this volcano is going to go off any minute now."
Suddenly, the entire area was starting to rumble as large amounts of smoke fogs started to collect around the air. The digimon were the first to pick up a high level activity, though it was not ki activity.
"Tai. She's right. This volcano is set to go off and if we stay here any longer, we'll be scorched," Agumon stated.
"Then what are we waiting for, dad?" Max asked while levitating above the ceiling.
"Whoa, Max! Get down from there! You're not sure if that ceiling is going to collapse anytime soon!"
"Don't worry. I have this under control, dad."
Max flies off ahead towards the long, narrow passageway leading deep into the center of the volcano's interior. Tai and the group attempted to catch up with the speedy child.
"You really need to give that kid some self control," Rika said.
"He really has a taste for adventure just like you, Tai," replied Agumon.
"You said it. He's just like his ol' man," Tai remarked.
"Dad! You won't believe this!!" the child calls out.
The group follows the trail of Max's voice as they were led into what looked like a center of the volcano interior. In the middle was an altar with an ancient-in scripted box. Tai runs over to Max, who was standing yards away from the box.
"Look at this, dad. I've found some sort of box. The third digicore has got to be in there."
"Then why are you just standing around and not even bothering to grab it? This place is about to erupt."
"There's a protective wall securing it. If I get anywhere near it, I'm going to get burned alive."
"How do you figure that?"
With that said, Max picks up a stone and tosses it towards the protective fiery aura. In a matter of seconds, the rock was instantly incinerated into ashes. Tai was taken back.
"Whoa, there's no way we're crossing through that," Takato said. "Unless you're some sort of human torch."
"Dad, what if you were to evolve straight into Omega X? Shouldn't he able to withstand such heat extremes?"
"The thing is we're not even sure if I'm able to with my body reduced to a kid. My body might not be well adapted to taking such a form."
"You have to at least try. You were ten years old when you first became Omega X."
"True, which means I'll have to work extra hard to regain that form."
"Hey, why don't you just leave this to us? We could use that Omega X to help us deal with that Mystical Dragon," Kouji suggested.
"Don't worry. We should be able to put out this fire," Tommy said.
"Ok, guys. Give it a shot," Tai replied.
"Let's give it a shot, Renamon."
"As you wish."
The younger children pulled out their D-Tectors and quickly scan them through their hands. Zoe unleashes the spirit of the legendary warrior of wind.
"Exeucte! Spirit Evolution!"
Zoe's clothes ripped away as she was instantly in the form of a winged fairy.
"Kazemon!!"
Next, Kouji uses his D-Tector to activate the spirit of the legendary warrior of light.
"Execute! Spirit Evolution!"
Standing in Kouji's place is a humanoid wolf digimon with blue armor covering nearly his entire body. The warrior wielded two laser sabers and sheaths them on his back.
"Lobomon!!"
Finally, Tommy was the last of the group to activate his ancient spirit: the spirit of the legendary warrior of ice.
"Execute! Spirit Evolution!"
Now in Tommy's place is a white, snow bear with a green hat over his head, a green backpack and boot accessories. His face was very much different from his fellow legendary warriors because it looked rather cartoonish in appearance.
"Kumamon!!"
Takato pulls out a card and scans it through his D-Ark. Guilmon was getting a power boost rather than an evolution.
"Card Slash! Power Activate!"
Going along with Takato's strategy, Rika pulls out a card and slashes it through her coveted D-Ark.
"Card Slash! Yuki Agumon's Frozen Wind!"
"This is what I'm talking about!" Tai exclaimed. "On my mark, set, FIRE!"
Kazemon and Guilmon were the first to volunteer by firing away their most useful techniques. Guilmon shoots a blast from his mouth while Kazemon unleashed tornado waves from her hands.
"Pyro Sphere!!"
"Hurricane Wave!!"
Lobomon, Kumamon and Renamon were then next to deliver some of their own techniques, which might even put up a greater resistance against the firewall.
"Howling Laser!!"
"Blizzard Blaster!!"
"Frozen Wind!!"
The combined frozen blast from both Kumamon and Renamon's copy of Yuki Agumon's attack was enough to at least open a small passage through the wall of fire. This gave Tai and Max the final opportunity to snatch the box.
"Max! Grab the box when you still have time! Hurry!"
"You got it!"
Max powers up and flies over through the gaping wall hole. He flies around into a u-turn and snatches the box in a matter of seconds. The boy saw that the hole was closing up faster than it already was.
"Tai! He's not going to make it through!" Agumon calls out.
"Hang in there, Max! We're coming!" Tai exclaimed.
However, Max simply smirked as he sends out an invisible ki force that opens an even wider gap within the wall. The group was simply stunned by the boy's sudden ability to manipulate strong ki at such a very young age.
"Wow, I actually pulled that off?!" Max thought. "Maybe I should have put more force into that."
The boy managed to fly through the gaping hole and lands in front of the group. Max held the mystic box in place and drops it to the floor.
"That was close, Max," Takato said. "You almost had us scared!"
"Ah, sorry for that guys. At least we got what we're looking for," the boy said.
"Let's not get too hasty," Lobomon retorted. "For all we know, it could be a trap."
"Hey, don't jinx us," Kazemon snapped. "Go ahead, Max. Open it."
Max slowly opens the lid of the box and peers through to find a levitating orb. It was glowing with a light purple aura and this caught Max's attention.
"Great job, Max! We've just snared the third digicore!"
"That makes two for our side and one for Takuya's group. If they can at least manage to find the last one, they'll save us the trouble. It's wonder there hasn't been anyone capable of capturing the digicores. Those bones we found were most likely collectors attempting to take the core for their own selfish greed," Agumon explained.
"That's a very good observation," Rika said. "Now that we have it, can we get the hell out of here? You even said this place was going to set off."
"True. C'mon, guys! We're heading back to the Toucanmon Resort!" Tai calls out.
"Yay! I could use a little nappy time," Guilmon said. "What about you Ta-"
Suddenly, Guilmon felt a strange presence within the volcano's interior and quickly growls under his breath. Takato took notice of his partner's sudden aggression. The same was happening with Renamon.
"Guilmon? What is it?"
"Rika. There's something else within these chambers," Renamon replied.
"I'm picking up a ki, Tai. I don't like this."
"Is it the dragon, Agumon?"
"No, it's far different from that of the dragon we've encountered."
"You guys! Take a look up ahead!" Max calls out.
Max points out to a massive scorpion-like monster with blue emerald-like eyes embedded on its face. It's mouth contained an array of shark-like teeth and it's stinger was equipped with a blade-like tip coated with deadly venom.
"Damn! I knew it was too good to be true!" Lobomon cursed.
"So my observation was wrong," Agumon said. "It was that monster that devoured and left those pile of bones."
"Who cares what it is, I say we attack it head on! Who's with me?!" Max said.
"Hold on, Max. Let's not even waste our energy on this thing. We're here to collect the digicore and that's it," Tai said. "This place is going to blow, so we better get out of here! Move out!"
"And make sure our hungry friend doesn't follow our lead," said Max.
With that said, the group headed out through the exit passage of the central section of the volcano. The scorpion beast was hot on their trails with deadly intentions. The roof of the volcano started to collapse one by one. Tai saw the opening to the outside and manages to run through it. Soon, everyone else caught up with the leader. Guilmon and Agumon fire away their fire blasts to create a rockslide. This way it would prevent the scorpion from escaping.
"All right! Now that we have him out of the way, we can get back to the resort in one piece," Takato sighed.
"Um, guys. I think we better reconsider," Max said.
"Why say that, Max?" Tai asked.
"Take a good look behind you. Our scaly friend is back."
They turned around to find themselves standing in front of the five-headed dragon beast. Yes, the Mystical Dragon has found Tai's group and sets it's sights on the black digicore. The monster roars angrily as he blew flames towards their direction. Lobomon, Kazemon and Kumamon were able to fend off the flames with their attacks.
"Hurricane Wave!!"
"Lobo Kendo!!"
"Blizzard Blaster!!"
Guilmon and Renamon were ready to attack as their Tamers pulled out their evolution upgrade cards.
"Card Slash!! Evolution!!"
Matrix Evolution
"Guilmon chou shinka!! War Growlmon!!"
"Renamon chou shinka!! Taomon!!"
Standing in place of the rookies, the cyborg and the Taoist warrior headed over to aid Lobomon and Kumamon. War Growlmon activates his ultimate attack and his chest plates open up.
"Atomic Blaster!!"
Taomon unleashed a paintbrush and forms a Kanji lettering in the form of a column of light.
"Talisman Overwrite!!"
The Tamer digimon fired their patented attacks at the multi-headed monster, but it was not strong enough to slow it down. The dragon turned its attention over to Tai and Max. Lately, the monster has had its eyes set on those with Kamiya blood. First Kari. Now her own brother and nephew.
"Dad, remember when Kari sent us that e-mail concerning how Kari was the destined warrior. Well, what if there are more than one destined heroes? What if this dragon is after us. Doesn't that make it pretty obvious?" Max stated promptly.
"You know something. You're right. Why is this dragon really after us? Maybe it finally has a taste of choosing its challengers. I'll give the devil it's due for good taste," Tai said.
"Then let's attack it and get this over with!" Max exclaimed.
"Hold on, Max. Let's not get too hasty yet."
However, it was much too late for Tai to prevent his son from committing the course of action he was about to take. The boy flies up and lands on top of the dragon's head.
"Max! Get down from there!" Tai calls out.
"That kid is crazy!" Kazemon exclaimed.
"I've got this one under control. Don't worry, guys!" Max responded. "All right, dragon breath. Why are you so interested in my family? What do you see in us? Maybe you see as you're greatest threat? I don't know this whole deal with the destined warrior, but I want you to leave my family alone. Got it?"
The beast responds by blowing out a wave of flames towards the boy's direction. Max phases away from the fire blast and delivers a diving head butt, which knocks the multi-headed monster back a few yards.
"That's it! We're going in, Agumon! Let's give the digital fusion a try!"
"Right!"
With that said, Agumon struggles to gain enough energy to enable him and his partner to merge with one another. After a few tries, Agumon's body starts to emit an orange aura. Tai sighs in relief as his partner successfully summoned the power to fusion evolve. However, his relieves were silenced as Agumon quickly evolved straight to War Greymon.
"Huh? Hey, I thought we were going to fuse, Agumon!"
"Sorry, Tai. Omega X isn't needed for this. This dragon is weak compared to the foes we've faced in the past. Besides, Kari stated that this creature has no malice in its heart. We can't kill it."
"But we can knock it unconscious."
"You bet."
"Then show her what you've got!"
"Hang in there, Max! I'm coming!" the mega digimon cries out.
"Hey, Tai. How was Agumon able to digivolve into mega?" Takato asked. "How can he while Guilmon and Renamon have no luck?"
"My guess is that bio-merging and fusion are pretty much limited in this Digital World."
"That's not true, because I have the ability to fuse my human and beast spirits," Lobomon said.
"What? Beast spirit?" Tai said. "You mean fusion works in this world?"
"It sure does," replied Kumamon.
"There's no reason why Guilmon and Renamon shouldn't have been able to merge with their partners," Kazemon said. "They ought to be able to."
"Tai! Look!" Guilmon calls out.
The leader turns to find War Greymon and Max blitzing around the beast. War Greymon uses his time warp technique to appear in front of the dragon and cups his hands together.
"TERRA-"
Slowly, an orange orb of energy forms in the mega's hands. Max flies away as War Greymon unleashed a massive wave towards the dragon.
"BEAM!!"
The blast managed to cover nearly the entire landscape and it looked as though it would destroy everything within its path. However, War Greymon knew his overwhelming ki blast would destroy the island, so he curves his attack and puts full focus on the dragon. The blast easily sends the dragon soaring up into the heavens. Luckily, the mega held back what looked like a small portion of his strength.
"Yeah! Way to go, War Greymon!" Max cheered.
"Thank god you moved that blast and directed it towards the dragon. We all could have been done in by that blast," Tai said.
Looking on from afar, Lobomon, Kazemon and Kumamon looked on with stunned looks on their faces.
"Hold the phone! Is this guy really a mega?! He seems beyond that level!" Lobomon thought.
"Look up there! The dragon is getting away again!" Rika points out.
The group looks up to find that the Mystical Dragon was soaring off into the distance once again. War Greymon flies down and powers down his aura.
"You were great out there, War Greymon!" Max said.
"That was just a little taste of what I have left to offer," the mega responded. "Wait until a real challenge pops out of nowhere."
"At least we have the third digicore in our possession," said Tai. "That's all that matters to me at the moment."
"Three down and four more to go," Takato said. "I just hope Takuya and the others can get to that last digicore in time."
"With only one more digicore to find, we're only one step away to restoring my age," Tai thought. "But then again, we still have to end up fighting the dragon in the end. I have a feeling this thing is merely testing us until the final confrontation. That's when we'll spring out our ultimate weapon: Omega X."
Feeling disappointed, Tai hopes the next confrontation with the Mystical Dragon will be the final straw. On the bright side of things, the crew has captured the third digicore. With only one more to go, will they eventually restore Tai's age?
[Digimon Frontier ending theme "Innocent -Mujaki na Mama de-"]
[Preview]
Tai: Hey everyone! We're just down to the last digicore and we anticipate the final showdown with the Mystical Dragon! Hopefully this time it's the final confrontation!
Kari: Tai! We're reunited and look what we've got! The last digicore.
Takuya: Which means we'll have to fight the Mystical Dragon.
Takato: This is it everyone! Digivolve into you're highest levels! We're ending this now!
Tai: I can't wait to bring back ol' Omega X into the fray.
Max: But we can't kill it or else we'll be considered murderers.
Tai: The dragon is changing into a new form… into some sort of goddess?
Takuya: So the Mystical Dragon is a she? I knew it had some maternal instincts, but I never knew it was female.
Rika: Not all woman want to be portrayed as maternal. I'm a perfect example of that.
Keke: Next time on D-Frontier Fusion, episode seven!
The Final Digicore Found! The Mystical Dragon's True Form is Unveiled!
Mystical Dragon Goddess: I have a deep ominous message of a new threat that is about to surface on the Digital World…
Tai: A new threat? What does she mean by that?
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Coral: A new threat is on the horizon. I wonder what you have in store for us.
SSJ4T: You'll just have to find that out by chapter eight and you'll know what I'm talking about. By that point, I'll be using some new fusions for our heroes. You'll finally get to see Davis and Veemon in their new fusion form, which is even more powerful than Imperialdramon.
Coral: And don't forget the eventual debut of Digital Fusion level four for our beloved Omega X.
SSJ4T: More information on this Mystical Dragon Goddess on the next chapter. Until then, peace out!
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