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17: yawn Ok, so let's get this fic on the road. The second chapter is long over do.
Coral: I hate to admit it, but I actually agree with you for once. You guys were waiting for the next chapter to this mini-series, so without further ado, you've been granted that opportunity. Just a fair warning, this fic will have a very dark theme. So don't expect any light-hearted humor. Enough of my babbling, on with the fic.
(Digimon Adventure opening theme "Butterfly" plays)
Visions of the Future
N-Digital World. Many miles away from the Digital Knights Base. 23:00 Hours
The next battle site to be determined between the Digital Knights and Burizalor's special task forces on a desolate landscape. The Knights made sure to keep the battle away from base, in order to preserve their base and prevent enemy infiltration.
Taito and his comrades hid behind canyon walls as they prepared to enter enemy lines. They made sure to suppress their energy levels without being detected by their scouters.
"Ok, guys. You know what to do. Let's not waste any time and lay waste to these guys. They shouldn't be too hard for any of you, right?"
"Don't you worry, Taito. We have this in the bag," Mimiru replied.
"Just don't go overboard and keep you're ego in check," muttered Cyrus. "You nearly got us killed the last time we were given this assignment."
"Don't worry about me. You better watch your own back," replied Taito.
"Here they come you guys," Sara said. "Brace yourselves."
"Don't sweat it. Their power levels are only below 1,000," Leon said while picking up calculations through his custom scouter.
"It's a good thing you've provided us some scouters," Taito said. "All right, on my mark…"
Several Blue Meramon were seen patrolling the territory with laser arm pistols ready to blast any intruder away. Unfortunately, they were unaware that they were about to become ambushed by the Digital Knight's most powerful elite.
"IKE!"
(Play Metallica's "Where Ever They Roam")
The soldiers turned around to find Taito and his comrades leaping out of hiding. They attempted to draw out their laser arm pistols, but were quickly overwhelmed by the warriors' incredible speed. Taito delivers a devastating elbow smash that completely knocks out one Blue Meramon. Cyrus finished off the other with an enormous energy blast.
"Hey, we rely more on physical attacks rather than through our energy blasts. Remember they have scouters," Leon reminded them.
"It's not like they can pose any threat to us. Those are nothing more than military grunts with little training," Sara said. "Right, Taito?"
"You got that right. This is just my warm up."
"Um, you might want to reconsider," Cyrus replied. "Because you might want to take a look at what's coming down at us."
The group looks up towards the heavens as a swarm of foot soldiers came flying down. One by one, they rained down energy blasts on the teens. They managed to dodge every ki blast and retaliated with their own.
"Ok, next time let's not let our guard down! To hell with this!" Taito exclaimed. "I'm growing sick of those wimps."
With that said, Taito puts his hands out together and releases energy beam that takes the shape of a spiral. He concentrates on beam fluently. As soon as he did so, he snaps his fingers and separates the beam into many energy blasts. Each foot soldier took a full blast and was completely disintegrated. The leader turns to face his comrades and shrugs his shoulders.
(Theme ends)
"Maybe I shouldn't have gone too easy on them."
"Too easy! Dude, you pretty much wasted one unit!" Cyrus exclaimed. "Next time, why not let us have some fun. If you keep this up, I can't imagine how much you're ego will grow."
"At least I have some self-esteem," said Taito. "You're always worrying about me. Why don't you just butt out and let me handle this? Gennai never even appointed you to be the leader."
"Yeah, but at least I take my work seriously. You play around way too much. You're carelessness is going to get us killed, Taito. Understand that!"
"You guys! Please, let's not get into this again," Sara pleaded. "Besides, we have to clear this entire sector of all enemy troops."
"Sara, just give it up. You'll never get it through those boys and their thick heads," Mimiru said. "Thank god Leon isn't like them. Right, Leon?"
"Um, well… Yeah. At least I think strategically."
"Another reason why I like you so much," she teased him.
Suddenly, Leon's scouter was picking up another energy level and it was coming from a small number of individuals. He turns and finds a gang of digimon heading their direction.
"You guys! We have company!" Leon said. "These guys don't seem to be associated with Burizalor's task forces, but they have high power levels."
"What are their readings?" Taito asked.
Leon scanned the readings of the digimons' power levels and received an exact calculation. He let out a relieved gasp and looks over to this team.
"Each of them has an equal power level of 2,300."
"That shouldn't be too difficult for us," Taito said. "Though I might be worried for you two. Sara. Mimiru. Watch yourselves and don't let your guards down."
"Right!" Sara responded. "We won't let these guys overwhelm us."
As soon as the team turned to face the digimon, they had expected an all out assault. However, much to their dismay, these digimon stopped at their tracks and stared down the team. Taito decided to end the silence by speaking up.
"Who are you guys? You don't seem to be associated with Burizalor's forces. In fact, you're not wearing their military uniforms."
"Taito, they could be spies and under disguise," Sara said. "We just can't trust anyone."
"I know that, but these guys just don't see too bad."
"What my friend is trying to say is what are you doing here. This area is under attack by Burizalor's forces," replied Cyrus. "It would be in you're best interest to leave this area at once."
Suddenly, the digimon merely chuckled and stood their ground. Cyrus did not know what to make of this. Taito had seen enough and steps in front of the digimon.
"Look, guys. It's time you make you're leave. We don't need reinforcements. Go tell Gennai that we're handling the situation just fine."
"Who said we were sent by Gennai and who ever said we were here to aid you?" one of the digimon spoke up. "We're Gyrogsmon, wanderer digimon. It's because of you're irresponsible tactics that destroyed our home land."
"Huh? We destroyed you're homeland?" Mimiru asked. "What are you talking about?"
"Don't you play innocent with us, bitch! You are also at fault. All of you are at fault for the destruction of our homeland!"
"Hey! There must be some misunderstanding. We don't remember destroying any digimon homes. We respect the territories of every digimon we co-exist with. It's against our code to take the lives of the innocent."
"Maybe you ought to reconsider. You humans with you're honor codes make my retch. You might as well take everything we sacrificed our lives for and take a unforgiving piss on it. It is because of you that our families were slaughtered."
"Look, you have to understand that this planet has been under attack by Burizalor for years. If anything you should blame that monster! He cares for nothing but his selfish greed," Leon said.
"Greed? Ironic how you bring that up, human. You humans are the embodiment of greed and power. We sense you're powers and they are growing unexceptionally. But in due time, each of you will start to crave for more desirable power. Then comes betrayal and eventually you will attempt to kill each other. It's in a human's nature."
"How would you know about us humans?" Taito said.
"We've seen clan members from the Digital Knights turn rogue and attempt to murder their former comrades. They were greedy for power. Digital and organic humans share that common goal. They are no left from each other. That is another motivation for us digimon to hate you humans. You will seek to overthrow our empires to expand you're own territory. Haven't you already poisoned you're planet enough? Well, we won't allow you to spread you're poison on our world. It's time for you to pay for you're sins. Fight us humans and show us this incredible gift you call power! Demonstrate and prove your worth!"
As soon as the clans leader said that, he throws off his cloak to reveal himself as a bipedal digimon with reptilian gray skin and yellow snake-like eyes. His attire included a white long-sleeve with a belt buckle, brown boots and red gloves. The others unveiled themselves and they each looked as similar as the leader.
Taito jumps back and gets into a battle stance. His comrades were standing at his side with their guards up. The Gyrogsmon faced off against their new adversaries.
"Yes, it was you that destroyed our homeland. We witnessed a battle that took place between you and the special task forces. Unfortunately, you should have picked a different location to settle you're differences. You sent an array of blasts that destroyed our homes and slaughtered our fellow villagers. Everything we worked hard to perfect has been reduced to ashes. We will honor our fallen families by taking you're heads!"
"That's it. If we can't settle this, then you leave us no choice. Whether you're with Burizalor or not, it doesn't make a difference," Taito. said. "You should never challenge us. We're sorry about the loss of you're people. But I have no regrets. You want to kill us, then you can try. However, you're going to be on the wrong end of the whipping stick. All right, everyone! Attack!"
"In the name of our forefathers, we will honor them by slaughtering you!" the clans leader exclaimed.
(Play Final Fantasy X (or VII) battle Theme)
The two groups let out battle cries as they collided with one another. Taito leaps up and rushes out to attack the clans leader. The two warriors traded blows and kept up with each other's speed. Taito was quite surprised by the amount of ferocity the clans leader was putting up.
"Damn, you're good!" Taito said. "But you'll need more than speed to beat me in a head on fight."
"Heh, you'll be surprised."
The clans leader quickly phases out and reappears behind Taito. The digimon attempted to deliver a clubbing blow to the teen's back, but Taito quickly catches his arm. Taito lets out another battle cry and tosses the Gyrogsmon down with a slam.
Elsewhere, Cyrus flies up in pursuit of another one of the Gyrogsmon. The digimon fired away an array of blasts. Cyrus was able to divert every blast by forming an energy field around his body. The digimon collides with Cyrus and throws out several punches. The blonde-haired teen dodges every blow and retaliates with a blast. The digimon is sent tumbling down towards the ground below.
"Man, are they really out for our blood? We should be working together in overthrowing Burizalor!" Cyrus calls out. "I wonder how everyone else is holding up."
Sara executes several somersault flips as two Gyrogsmon were quickly overwhelmed by the female's incredible speed. Sara quickly phases out and reappears behind the digimon. She cups her hands together and unleashes a blast that penetrates through the digimon's gut.
"You bitch! You killed my brother!" the other Gyrogsmon screams.
"I'm sorry, but you guys retaliated against us in the first place. If you don't want to resolve things peacefully, then you leave me no choice. I won't hold back."
"Die!"
Sara simply leaps away to the right hand side and leaves the digimon punching nothing but air. The Gyrogsmon turns and is faced with a palm held in front of his face. Within a moment, Sara unleashes a massive blast that engulfs the digimon completely and reduces him into ashes.
"I'd hate having to resort to that. Mimiru, need any help?"
"Are you kidding me!"
Mimiru was having her way with a Gyrogsmon and dodged every blow. The girl simply leaps into mid-air and comes down with a devastating dropkick to his face. The digimon lands face first and retaliates with a blast. Unfortunately, Mimiru saw it coming and slaps the energy blast away.
"Now that's no way to treat a lady."
"You wench! My sons are dead!"
"I'm sorry to hear that. No I really am."
"I DON'T NEED YOUR SYMPATHY!"
The Gyrogsmon leaps up and throws out a fist. It collides with Mimiru's face and sends her tumbling back. The digimon started panting heavily as he prepared to incinerate her. Mimiru turns and faces the Gyrogsmon. She felt little to no pain from the weakened blow. Mimiru notices a trickle of blood pouring from her lip. She growls angrily and flies over towards the Gyrogsmon.
"NEVER! EVER! HIT A LADY! NOW DIE!"
With that said, Mimiru creates two energy balls in both of her hands and puts them together. She combines the blasts into one massive sphere and hurls it towards the Gyrogsmon. The digimon was caught by the blast and was disintegrated by the infuriated teen.
"Bastard… I was just about to show you sympathy…"
Leon dodges every blast delivered from the Gyrogsmon and phases out. The digimon were caught completely off guard, but they soon felt a presence reappearing above them. Leon grabs both of their heads and smashes their faces against one another. The digimon fall down with their faces completely caved in.
(Theme ends)
"Taito! We just eliminated all of them! I take it you have the leader?" Leon calls out.
"We're down with their ring leader. So, are you ready to surrender yet?"
"Never! Not until I kill you by my own hand!"
"Stubborn ass. I'm fed up with this shit!" Taito exclaimed. "Now, you're going bye bye!"
Unfortunately, the Gyrogsmon saw this coming and quickly phases out from Taito's attempted blast. Taito was caught completely off guard as the digimon appears behind Taito and rams his finger through the teen's head and implants something into his brain. Taito thrashes and blasts the digimon back. Sara rushes over to tend to Taito and noticed a wound on the back of Taito's head.
"Oh my god! I think he planted something in you're head, Taito!"
"What the hell did you do to me? Answer me now!"
(Play Sephiroth's dark FFVII theme)
As soon as he said that, the Gyrogsmon simply chuckled and faces him. Taito was becoming very irritated by the digimon's laughs.
"This is my last resort to extracting my revenge on you, human. You see I did not plant anything in your head. However, I gave you a gift. Consider it a token of honor."
"Token of honor?"
"Now you have been given the gift to foresee every event that takes place in the future. Before you're very eyes, you will see everything that revolves around you're faiths."
"Our faiths and what do you mean I can foresee everything in the future? Enlighten me!"
"You will know in due time. Now you will bear witness you're own destruction just as we were forced to witness our kind get wiped out by you're irresponsibility. You humans will pay dearly for your sins. In the end, I will die happy and you will perish. Do you hear me? You will perish. Ha. Ha. Ha."
Suddenly, Taito's head started to pulsate and he screamed in tremendous agony. The crew grouped around their leader and attempted to restrain him. Taito had no control of his own body and held his head. He was now beginning to vision images of future events, including the destruction of a planet and an image of a young boy with an Agumon.
"What is this! Is this some sort of trick!"
"Now you see the future, my boy? All you can do now is wallow in self pity. You're deaths will ensure that we have been avenged. You better make these last few days of you're life count, because destiny has chosen death for you."
As soon as the Gyrogsmon finished, he continued laughing maniacally. This merely angered Taito as the boy leaps to his feet and sends a massive ki blast. The blast slammed into the digimon as his laughter faded away along with his body.
(Theme ends)
"That will teach you, bastard… Uh… My head…"
"Taito! Hang in there! We're going to take you back to headquarters to get examined," Cyrus said.
"I'm fine… Heh, don't worry about me…"
"Don't worry about you! He drove his finger through you're head! What isn't there to worry about!" Sara screamed. "C'mon, you need medical attention."
"Oh, then allow us to assist you," a robotic voice bellows out. "Who would have thought that I would run across you again?"
As soon as the crew turned around, they were surrounded by group of Black Rapidmon and Blue Meramon. The soldiers stepped aside as they allowed a massive, cybernetic being walking by. The monster turned out to be a walking, cybernetic beast with two mammoth-sized cannons on it's back and his arms were equipped with claws.
"Machinedramon!" the teenagers exclaimed in unison.
"Hello there, humans. It's been a while. I see you're illustrious leader was struck down by a villager with a weak power level. How the mighty have fallen?"
"That's no concern of yours, Machinedramon! You might have a power level of 18,000, but you'll need more than you're minions to take us out," Cyrus said.
"That's right. We're like boomerangs. We just keep coming back," Mimiru replied. "So, why don't you give us you're best shot?"
"Hmmm, Taito's power level is at 4,000. Sara's level is currently at 3,000. Cyrus is at 3,800. Mimiru is at 2,500 and Leon's level stands at 2,700. Ha, foolish girl. My best shot would kill you, but since you insist. I'll make it as painful as I can."
"All right, guys! Fire him with everything you've got!" Cyrus exclaimed. "Go! Now!"
The crew responded by firing away every single ki blast that they could muster. However, Machinedramon took the blasts head on and readied his cannon. Taito stopped firing and fell to the ground.
"Taito! Oh no, not again! You have to get up! I don't think we'll hold him off much longer!" Sara cries out.
"That's right. Now prepare to be sent to oblivion! Giga Cannon!" Machinedramon cries out.
As soon as Machinedramon charged up his cannon blasts, they flew straight for the crew. They tried to avoid the blast, but failed to do so. They were sent flying back along with the blasts. Taito looks on and watches as everything fades to white.
"Is this the end? I can't believe it had to come to an end like this… Oh well… At least I died trying… What were those images? They are from the future? Why was I given this gift? Why me? Why not Cyrus or Sara for that matter? Will I serve a purpose? Was I meant to die in the end? Well, it doesn't really matter now. I've already been killed… Now I can finally rest…"
"Now you will bear witness you're own destruction just as we were forced to witness our kind get wiped out by you're irresponsibility. You humans will pay dearly for your sins. In the end, I will die happy and you will perish. Do you hear me? You will perish. Ha. Ha. Ha."
"That digimon… Is he right?"
"Now you see the future, my boy? All you can do now is wallow in self pity. You're deaths will ensure that we have been avenged. You better make these last few days of you're life count, because destiny has chosen death for you."
"Just let me rest… I'm already dead, you fool…"
"Taito! Wake up… Taito, can you hear me? Taito?"
"Sara? Is that you? Are you dead, too? No, you couldn't be... Are we gone from this world? Maybe you can provide those answers… Maybe this was just a dream…"
Digital Knights Medical Facility: 10:00 Hours
After a long sleep, Taito found himself waking up from his medical bed and looks around. He realizes that he just had a wild dream and was taken into the medical facility. But, how did he manage to survive Machinedramon's Giga Cannon blast?
"But I thought I died…"
"Just be glad that Gennai was able to find us after Machinedramon left," a girl's voice spoke up.
Taito turns around and finds Sara sitting on a chair next to his resting bed. The mid-adult boy was more than happy to see the beautiful red head again and threw his arms around her.
"Sara! Thank god we're still alive!"
"Shh, you need to get some rest now."
"I thought Machinedramon finished us off that time. Hell, I even thought I was a goner."
"I guess we were given another chance to live this time around. We're just lucky kids."
"That digimon… That gift… He told me I can now foresee the future and our fates."
"Oh? What did you see?"
"Well, you're going to call me crazy when I tell you this, but…"
Sara placed her hands over Taito's arm and nodded. She then plants a kiss on his cheek, which really made the boy's day.
"It's okay. You can tell me everything."
"Well, ok… I know I can trust you, but keep this to yourself."
"I promise."
With that said, Taito goes on to explain the visions he had seen, including the images of a boy with an Agumon and the Digital World being destroyed. Sara was a loss for words after what Taito had told her.
"I can't believe it. So these visions are telling you that Burizalor is going to destroy this planet in a matter of days by himself?"
"Yeah. We have to warn everyone somehow."
"How can they believe you? They'll think you're insane."
"There is no other alternative. Since the task forces failed to take us out, then Burizalor has probably decided to take measures to his own hands. There's no way we'll defend the planet against an assault by that maniac. His power exceeds our entire armies!"
"But we have to try, Taito. If we want to save this planet, we will have to tell everyone about Burizalor's attack."
"You're right. We'll do it right away."
"First, you will need you're rest. You have a pretty deep injury to you're head."
"Is it really that bad?"
"Believe me. They had to put staples to the back of you're head to prevent anymore blood from spewing out. It's a miracle you're even alive."
"You know. Call me crazy but after every battle we've been involved in, our power and strength increases."
"Yeah, I've noticed it too. No wonder those task forces have been too easy for us," Sara giggled. "At this rate, we'll probably exceed Machinedramon's power level."
"I hope so. That bastard is really asking for it."
"For now, you need to get some rest. Want me to get you anything from the cafeteria?"
"Maybe some spaghetti and meatballs. Make sure it's light on the sauce."
"You got it."
Sara gets up from her chair and walks out the door. She turns and accidentally bumps into Cyrus. The young man picked up his file work from the floor and apologized.
"Sorry, Sara. I didn't even see you coming."
"Hey, how are Mimiru and Leon doing?"
"They're recuperating but they'll be fine. We're all lucky to be alive."
"You're telling me. Well, I'll catch up with you later."
"Ok, then."
Cyrus turns away and rushes over towards an empty closet. He locks the door and pulls out a communication device. He turns it on and types in his password.
"Sending transmission to the mother ship. Come in, Lord Burialor. This is secret agent Cyrus speaking."
As soon as he announced his code name, the evil warlord responded to his message through the COM device.
(Play Naraku OST theme)
"Ah, it's nice to know that you're doing fine, Agent Cyrus. Did Machinedramon give you a hard time?"
"More like nearly killed me. You need to restrain some order on that maniac. Anyway, I have regretted to inform you that I've uploaded a virus into their mainframe. Their defense systems will go offline. The barrier shields to prevent you're ship from orbiting the planet will be down. You'll be allowed to launch any form of attack, my lord."
"Ah, this is the news I've been wanting to hear. Excellent work, Agent Cyrus. Soon I'll lay waste to this wretched planet and you will be given position as my top commander. However, there is another assignment I have for you."
"What is it you require of me?"
"I want you to eliminate you're now former comrades. Their powers are growing stronger and stronger by every battle they participate in. My forces have been dwindling because of those retched teenagers. I take it you will handle that assignment well."
"Yes, sire."
"So, can you kill them?"
"Yes."
"Every last one of them?"
"Yes, Lord Burizalor."
"Will you do it in the name of everything I represent?"
"Affirmative, Lord Burizalor. I shall bath in the pool of their own blood."
"Excellent. I expect a full report within the next two days. Once they've been eliminated, then this planet will be reduced to space dust. This is Burizalor out."
Cyrus puts his COM device into his coat pocket and a sinister grin forms on his face.
(End theme)
A traitor has exposed himself amongst the Digital Knight rankings. Will he carry out Burizalor's wishes and execute everyone last of his former team mates? And what about Taito's visions? Can he foresee the traitor that lurks in their rankings?
(Preview)
Tai: Hey, everyone! You won't believe what's going to happen on the next chapter. We've just found out that Cyrus is really a spy for Burizalor and has been ordered to kill his own friends. What a backstabbing punk! Anyway, he asks that Sara, Leon and Mimiru be deployed to the planet known as Shiekh. Little do they know that Cyrus has informed Machinedramon to arrive on that very same planet.
Sora: With Machinedramon lurking, Cyrus is luring them into a trap! Can Taito recover from his injuries and fly out to save his comrades? Or will they finally meet death just as the Gyrogsmon had hoped?
Tai: The next chapter will be entitled…
Cyrus, the Unforgivable Traitor! Save Your Friends, Taito!
Coral: Hope you enjoyed that chapter. I know it was short, but you guys were waiting for the second chapter. The third chapter will be longer and will begin the trend of angst. So if you're weak-hearted, then the next chapter really isn't meant for you.
17: Forget everything she just informed you. If you're really weak of heart, then I recommend you reading it! Ha, I'm so evil! ;)
Coral: That's all for tonight. Hopefully we'll get to see the next chapter to Taito's Destiny sooner. Until then, peace!
