Short and simple, here is the next chapter to this story and the main enemy finally appears. Enjoy, also I don't own digimon.

Chaptre 17:
Face To Fave With
The True Enemy

Davis M.'s POV...

At last, the moment that we have been waiting for has finally arrived. It was time for us to come face to face with the thing that was responsible for all the awful things that have been happening to us recently. As we were all preparing for the big battle I couldn't help but be a little excited.

I mean it has been a while since I have been involved in any real fighting for quite sometime. It made me have the same feeling that I had when me and the other older DigiDestined had to deal with MaloMyotismon. Hopefully history would repeat itself with this upcoming encounter.

We were now standing on the out skirts of the wasteland that lead to the castle that we presumed the thing that was in charge was hiding in. Feeling that the moment had come to set things in motion we got all the digimon to digivolve to their highest levels.

"Agumon, warp digivolve to....WarGreymon."

"Gabumon, warp digivolve to....MetalGarurumon."

"Biyomon, digivolve to....Birdramon. Birdramon, digivolve to....Garudamon."

"Tentomon, digivolve to....Kabuterimon. Kabuterimon, digivolve to....MegaKabuterimon."

"Palamon, digivolve to....Togamon. Togamon, digivolve to....Lilymon."

"Gomamon, digivolve to....Ikkakumon. Ikkakumon, digivolve to....Zudomon."

"Patamon, digivolve to....Angemon."

"Veemon, digivolve to....Ex-Veemon."

"Hawkmon, digivolve to....Aquilamon."

"Armadillomon, digivolve to....Ankylomon."

"Wormmon, digivolve to....Stingmon."

Raising our D3s in the air me and the second group of DigiDestined called upon the recently required power of DNA digivolution. We might not have known how it was attain but it was something that would prove useful for what we were about to do.

"Ankylomon,....Angemon, DNA digivolve to....Shakkoumon."

"Aquilamon,....Gatomon, DNA digivolve to....Silphymon."

"Ex-Veemon,....Stingmon, DNA digivolve to....Paildramon. Paildramon, mega digivolve to....Imperialdramon. Imperialdramon, mode change to....Fight Mode."

Following our example all the children lifted their D3s to their respected digimon. It was clear that they wanted this over with just as much as we did.

"{Biyomon}, digivolve to....{Birdramon}. {Birdramon}, digivolve to....{Garudamon}."

"{Tentomon}, digivolve to....{Kabuterimon}. {Kabuterimon}, digivolve to....{MegaKabuterimon}."

"{Palamon}, digivolve to....{Togamon}. {Togamon}, digivolve to....{Lilymon}."

"{Tentomon}, digivolve to....{Kabuterimon}. {Kabuterimon}, digivolve to....{MegaKabuterimon}."

"{Gomamon}, digivolve to....{Ikkakumon}. {Ikkakumon}, digivolve to....{Zudomon}."

"{Patamon}, digivolve to....{Angemon}. {Angemon}, digivolve to....MagnaAngemon."

"{Hawkmon}, digivolve to....{Aquilamon}. {Aquilamon}, digivolve to....{Silphymon}."

"{Armadillomon}, digivolve to....{Ankylomon}. {Ankylomon}, digivolve to....Knightmon."

"{Wormmon}, digivolve to....{Stingmon}. {Stingmon}, digivolve to....Kawagamon."

"Floramon, digivolve to....Kiwimon. Kiwimon, digivolve to....Parrotmon."

"Salamon, digivolve to....BlackGatomon. BlackGatomon, digivolve to....LadyShadowmon."

"BlackAgumon, warp digivolve to....BlackSkullGreymon."

"{Gabumon}, warp digivolve to....{MetalGarurumon}."

"{Agumon}, warp digivolve to....{WarGreymon}."

"{Veemon}, warp digivolve to....{Imperialdramon}."

"Alright....this is it. There isn't any room for mistakes here so everyone be on your guard." Without saying another we all went charging the fortress in preparation to attack. However, as we charged in it was coming clear that their wasn't even a single attempt in stopping us. Once we realized that there wasn't apparently going to be any form of resistance we stopped and looked around to see if it could be some sort of trap.

"What gives here? Why haven't they done something to stop us?" wondered Mimi who asked the question that was on everyone's mind. Suddenly, the giant doors of the fortress opened up. "Well, it look as though we have a open invitation to go in. I think that we should accept." "You do know that this could very well be a trap?" asked my son David.

"Of course I do. But it still doesn't mean that I don't want to go in. What about you son? Are you just going to say here and do nothing?" Turning his head he gave me that trademark family grin. "Now why would I do such a thing? So you can try to take all the credit in putting an end to this?" Sharing one quick laugh together we began our march into the fortress with the digimon and the others following close by.

As we walked down the long and eerie hallway we were cautious of a sneak attack but like with what happen outside their was no indication of that happening. At last we reached the end of the hallway which had another set of doors. Not wanting to wait for another invitation, we pushed the doors wide open and were surprised at what we saw.

It was a huge room that was about as big as a stadium with the only source of light being a bunch of torches hanging from the walls. In front of us was this large bridge with tall statues of some strange and unknown creatures standing on platforms from either side. On the other side of the bridge we could vaguely see some sort of throne with an even larger statue behind it.

Knowing where we had to go next we walked slowly across the bridge. As we were going over it I took the time to see that we were walking over a pool of lava. Finally we made it across and now standing in front of the throne which surprisingly had no one sitting in or around it. "What's the deal here?' hollered Jerry. "There is no way that their isn't no one. Someone has to be if those front doors open all by themselves. The question is where?" We would get our answer when a sinister laughter began to ring our all around us.

"So you all have at last arrived. Now that just leaves the task of getting rid of you." "Tough talk for someone who hides in shadows. Why don't you quit hiding and show yourself?" My words must of struck a cord with the laughing being as it immediately stopped laughing. "You want to see me? To see what I truly am? Then so be it."

In a swirl of mist a figure appeared. It looked as though whatever this thing was it didn't have a solid body as it was made of the same mist that it came from and we could see right through it. All that could be really seen were its two blood red eyes. Their were a lot of thoughts going through our heads but Jerry was the one to say what we wanted to say in a few short words. "That was it? Impressive but not what I expected."

"Mock me all you want but it'll prove useless as you have yet to witness what I am capable of doing. Here is a small example of what I can do. Right in front of our eyes the thing started to change forms. When it was over their was a attractive teenage girl with brown eyes, spiky red hair and was wearing a green school girl outfit. Everyone couldn't figure out what to make of this but I was in shocked by this new appearance since I have seen it once before. ".....Jun?"

Indeed it appeared to be my sister with the exception that her eyes that usually had such life in them were now dull and lifeless. "Yes, it's me little brother. My, have you grown." answered my 'sister'. She sounded like Jun but her voice lacked any emotion. "I don't know who you are but you are definitely not my sister." Suddenly 'Jun' began to let out a evil cackle that sent chills down my spine. "You're right, I am not your sister." To solidify that statement it changed back to its previous form.

"I'm evil. Pure and absolute evil. Don't start thinking that I am like all those weaklings that you have faced in the past. Deep down in each one of them had a piece of me in them and every single thing that has had the slightest evil intent in them. To be direct, I am evil."

"Okay we get it, you're evil. That doesn't mean that you won't be taken cared of like the rest of them were. Imperialdramon, squash this thing." Stepping forward the fused mega raised his arm and brought it down on the evil thing. However, the attack would prove to be pointless as the claw hand went right through it leaving us in complete shock.

"Haven't you realize it yet? I have no physical form. I can only take the appearance of those who have died. It doesn't matter if it's human or digimon, as long as they have died, even for a second I can take on their appearance. Unfortunately, it doesn't matter which one that I use I can't make any physical contact on my own." "That is why you resurrected all those enemies from the past. So that they could do your dirty work for you."

"Actually, that is partially true. I brought those fools back to life and even increased their strength but it didn't help because of your kids activating those crests. They were even able to free you all from my mind control. However, they did help me with my other plans."

Out of nowhere a panel from the floor opened to allow a small platform with a container that some green substance to rise up. "Here was my hidden objective. With everyone of my soldiers a part of their life force was captured and sealed inside this container." "Are you saying that you were willing to sacrifice your very own allies just so you could gain more power?" questioned David. "I don't know why you're so surprise. Remember, it was you and your friends that destroyed them." "That was because they were trying to do same thing to us. We had no choice but to take them out."

"In the end it doesn't matter to me because all I see is that you did was do my work for me. Now I can use this stored energy to good use." With those words the container broke open and all the energy went flying around then into the thing that I named evil. When it went into him it caused its 'body' to ripple and change. Slowly its form got bigger until it was half the size of Imperperialdramon Fighter Mode. As things started to settle down we could identify more of this new body.

It had a muscular body with dark purple skin. His face looked demonic with the blood red eyes, razor sharp teeth, pointy ears and long silver hair that went down to the middle of his shoulders. At the end of each of each of his hands were five long razor sharp claws. The outfit that he had on was a black jump suit with gray armor covering his chest, back, forearms and shins. The only weapons that could be seen were two broad swords that were strapped to the sides of the waist.

"How do you like my new look? By using all that energy that was gathered to help me make an actually physical body. From this moment on I shall be known as Deathmon." As the being now calling himself Deathmon we began to wonder what we should do now with this new predicament.

"So you have a new body. All that means is that we have something new to beat up. Go get him BlackSkullGreymon." yelled Jerry. "No, wait Jerry. Call off your attack before it's too late." But my words would go on deaf ears as the mega digimon went in for the attack.

"Malton Fireball." The giant fireballs went soaring at Deathmon in a attempt at finishing this fight. When they were halfway they combined to become one but that would still prove pointless as Deathmon stopped it in it's by simply putting a hand on the way.

With a push of the hand he tossed the giant fireball right back at BlackSkullGreymon. Not suspecting that to happen he wasn't able to protect himself from his very own attack. The impact of the blow actually caused him to fall almost into the pool of lava. "Pathetic. If that is the best that you have then you'll have no chance in winning. I might as well end it now."

Crouching down Deathmon began to gather loads of dark energy. There was so much that you couldn't even see him anymore as his whole body was covered in dark green energy. Getting a sinking feeling about what this could lead to I turned back to the others to warn them and apparently my son had the same thought in mind.

"Everyone get moving. We have to get out of here now." Knowing that it wasn't time to ask questions they all hurried down the bridge and through the hallway as Deathmon continued to gather more energy. With an unearthly yell he released all his energy in a huge blast.

Running quickly we got ourselves through the hallway and out of the building just as the whole fortress was engulfed in a gigantic explosion. As we regain our composer we could only wait to see what will be next and we would get are answer when a silhouette of a figure could be seen through the smoke.

When the figure stepped into the light it was revealed to be Deathmon who wasn't hurt in the slightest. "Well, how did you like my show of power. I hope it wasn't too much for you to handle since it was only a small sample of what I have in store for you."

"Quit the taunting act Deathmon and show us all that you have because you know that we will." Giving some quick instructions we all surrounded him, ready to attack. "Alright you guys, this isn't the time to hold anything back so put everything you have in this."

Giving the signal all of the digimon fired their strongest attacks and they all made contact at basically the same time. As the attacks hit some of the guys began to celebrate an early victory me and a few others waited until we were certain that we got him before we started to celebrate.

To our displeasure we saw that not only was Deathmon was still alive but with the exception of some cuts and bruises was in good condition. "Damn it, even with a combine attack we couldn't even take him down. Was is it going to take to put an end to this?"

Suddenly a gold glow began to shine behind me. Turning around I saw David standing beside {Imperialdramon} with his crest and D3 glowing brightly. Knowing what he was planning on doing I ran over to him in a attempt to stop him. "Now you wait right there David. Don't even think about trying to fuse with {Imperialdramon} again."

"I have to. It might be our last hope in ending this." "But don't you remember saying that whatever pain that {Imperialdramon} you'll feel the same. The risk is too great to take such a chance. I won't allow my only son to get himself killed."

"Dad, I appreciate your concern but we both know that their isn't any other way around this. You have told me before that if their is a glimmer of hope to save the ones we care about no matter the risks so they can live you should take it." I hated to admit it but he was right. If the roles were reversed I would be doing the same thing. I guess the old saying is true, 'like father, like son'.

"Very well then, if this is what you wish to do then go ahead. But be careful and know that I am proud of you being my son." "Thank you dad. I really appreciate that and I feel the same way about you being my father." Turning around he began to walk over to {Imperialdramon} with both his crest and D3 glowing even brighter. Stopping he looked over his shoulder and smiled. "In case I don't comeback tell mom, Melissa and Annie that I was glad to be in a family with them. Also, tell Jennifer that I really did love her and I am sorry for not realizing it sooner."

Giving the nod in saying that I would do what he asked he walked off until his entire body was surrounded in a blinding light. He floated into the air and went straight into {Imperialdramon's} body. "{Imperialdramon}, mode change to....Fighter Mode." Not wasting another second he went to join the others who were taking a beating from Deathmon. *Good luck my son. Make me proud and show that monster what a Motomiya is made of.*

David's POV...

*Ah, this brings back old memories.* Once again I was in the body of {Imperialdramon}. As soon as I was focused I headed out to help the other digimon who were barely standing up against Deathmon. Moving quickly I stepped in and delivered a punch that knocked him back only a few feet.

"Well, it looks as though that the oldest Motomiya child has decided to step in. I must say that I am pleased that you chose to get involve since it was mostly your fault that my plans have been failed. Now I think that it is time for you to pay for your interference."

"So you're upset with me, like I care. I'm glad to have been a thorn in your side you son of a bitch. Ever since you've enter the lives of me and my friends you have been nothing more than a parasite that feeds on the suffering of others." Lifting my arm I aimed my laser at him. "Even your own men were nothing more than pawns in your sick quest of power and I for one am sick of it so I am ending it. Positron Laser."

Firing my canon I sent a powerful blast at him But to all of our dismay Deathmon was able to block it with by just placing his hand in front of him. Not giving up I put more energy into the blast only getting the same result. Just as I was about to give in Imperialdramon FM came beside me.

Looking over I saw him raise his own cannon and shoot his own Positron Laser attack. The two attacks combined into one giant blast and this time it did start to work as Deathmon started to struggle with the powerful blast to were he was getting pushed back.

With one finally burst of adrenaline we both put all we could in one last burst that caused a explosion all around Deathmon. When that happen none of us celebrated since we have learned to never assume anything until it was confirmed and unfortunately when we saw a silhouette of a person in the smoke it was confirmed that this wasn't over.

"Impressive. You have to be real strong if you were able to make me have trouble with that blast." exclaimed Deathmon as he causally walked out from the smoke and the only major damage could been seen was that his armor was cracked with some of it broken off. "However, it was all for not since you were unable to finish the job. Now let me show you the proper way to finish off your enemy."

Crouching over he began to summon tremendous amount of energy all around him. *What do we do now? If that wasn't able to finish him then what will?*

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Hope you like that chapter. You may have hated that I ended the chapter with a cliffhanger but I promise it will be worth it when I have the next chapter to the story up. Speaking of my story, there is only two more chapters left until I will be completely finish with it. Anyways, please leave a review before you go.