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Chapter 18
Defeat Seems Certain!
Final Battle Has Arrive

David's POV...

With all that has happen to all of us the saying of 'from bad to worse' was the best way to describe our predicament. Even with a combined blast from two Imperialdramons in Fighter Mode was not enough to put down Deathon and with the exception of some cuts, bruises and broken armor he hardly shown any sign of damage. We now stood in disbelief as we saw him powering up like he did in the fortress. Knowing what was coming both me and Imperialdramon crouch over the others in a attempt to protect them.

"Darkness Explosion." With a unearthly yell a burst of eerie green energy came out of the body of Deathmon. The blast was so tremendous as it covered nearly the entire battlefield like a blanket. As everything started to calm down it could be seen that Deathmon wasn't the least bit exhausted from delivering such a powerful attack but the same couldn't be said for us.

While the others were okay, me and Imperialdramon were in bad shape. Even though it wasn't my real body I still felt the pain that went throughout the body of {Imperialdramon}. It was as though my whole body was getting hit with a thousands needles at once.

"I must say I am impress. You were able to withstand that explosion and still being willing to keep fighting. This fight could actually be more entertaining than I thought." "You think this is entertaining?" I questioned as I strained to get back up.

"People like you that takes enjoyment in the misery of others shouldn't be allowed the opportunity to hurt people just for your pleasure and I for one won't stand by and allow that to happen to the people that I love." Suddenly I felt some strange feeling come over me and shortly after a blinding light surrounded me along with Imperialdramon.

"{Imperialdramon},....Imperialdramon, DNA fusion evolve to....Paladin Mode." The once black armor was now whitish silver with shinier gold lining. Their was no longer a blaster attached to my right arm. The scarlet wings were now more feathery and were the same whitish silver color as the armor.

Everyone was in shocked by what just occurred but no one was more shocked than I was. The power that I was experiencing it made the power that came from {Imperialdramon FM} nothing. It felt as though this new form had the power of ten Imperialdramon. Also I don't know why but I had this sense of confidence wash over me. It was as though there was no doubt that we would come out of this okay.

"So you have got yourself a shinning new armor." spoke Deathmon who had recovered from the shock. "Its a shame that I have to ruin it when I rip you apart piece by piece." Swinging his arm out a wave of energy came flying at us. Instinctively I covered myself to shield myself. When the energy hit it was barely felt as it resembled a bee sting. Standing tall I slowly walked towards Deathmon. "No way. You couldn't possibly still be standing after that attack. There is simply no way."

For the first time ever a look of fear appeared on Deathmon's face. With fear in his eyes he began to fire numerous energy blast and as with the first one they just bounce off as I continued to walk towards him.

In a blink of an eye I vanish from everyone's sight and reappeared behind Deathmon. Without wasting a second to spare I punch him in the back of the head which made him fly forward a few feet. While everyone was cheering for what occurred I stood silent as I knew that this was far from over.

My suspicion would be confirmed when Deathmon rose to his feet and by the expression on his face he was not the least bit happy with me. "How dare you." snarled Deathmon with hatred in his voice. "You'll pay for hitting me. I'll make you regret ever opposing me. I HATE YOU!" To further show his anger he put his arms back and started to form an energy ball in each hand.

"So you hate me, like I care." I said in a voice that scared even me. The tone of voice of Imperialdramon PM wasn't one of anger but one of certainty. As if I was speaking as though I knew that our side would win. "If you are finished with your pointless bitching can we please continue with our fight?"

Seemingly that comment angered Deathmon as he put even more power into each of the energy balls until they were twice the size of basketballs. Getting his needed energy he fired both of them at me. Not showing any sings of fear I stood there and waited for them to come. I could hear everyone say to get away but I paid them no heed since I felt that what I was doing was right.

"That's right, stay there and accept your end." hollered Deathmon as he laughed insanely. When the two attacks came a bit closer I extended both arms forward and caught both of them in each hand. To everyone's shock I went onto crushing both energy balls without the slightest bit of difficulty.

"This battle has become pointless. You're not even a challenge anymore so it should be the time to take care of you now." Slowly I started to walk towards Deathmon and with every step I took he would take one back.

"W-W-What are you? Stay back." For the first time ever a look of fear was coming over Deathmon. "You are nothing more than a plague that doesn't know when to die. But I will be the one to take you out."

Seemingly responding to my words each and every D3 and digivice from all of the kids and parents began to shoot out beams of light where they joined to become a ball of light. After a while the ball of light started to change into a large sword that hovered in front of me. Reaching out I grabbed the sword and started to swing it expertly as if I used it for years.

Once again I walked towards Deathmon who was now fearing for his life. "You're a monster. I'm warning you, stay back." Ignoring his empty threat I continued my march towards him. With intense fear in his eyes he leapt into the air and hovered up there with his arms above his head.

"I told you to stay away but you wouldn't listen so now you'll pay for it." Slowly a tremendously powerful ball of energy that was twice the size of Deathmon himself. "This death ball is strong enough to destroy you all no matter what you try." Even as he spoke his attack continued to grow bigger by the second. "Now....DIE!"

With a heavy heave he launched the death ball and slowly it began to descend upon us. I could actually feel the power that was coming from it and I knew that I wouldn't be able to stop it from killing us with the power I had. I suddenly came up with an idea but the consequences were dangerous. However, after hearing the cries of my family and friends made it easy for me to go through with it.

*Veemon, Wormmon and {Veemon}, I know you can hear me so listen carefully.* Even though I didn't hear anything I knew that they were listening. *If we try to stop this attack at our current level of power we will surely fail as well as die. That is why I have decided to have my own life energy be transferred into the sword so it will be strong enough to stop the attack. It has been a honor to fight with you so please win this battle for me.* Concentrating I began to transfer my energy to the sword and as I started to feel the effects of the lack of energy I had to put it aside as I had one more thing still to do.

Jennifer's POV...

This can't be how it ends. That was the thought that kept repeating in my head as the giant death ball of Deathmon's came towards and it seemed as though the only thing that could stop it was Imperialdramon Paladin Mode which was a fusion of two Imperialdramon Fighter Modes as well as the person that I loved, David Motomiya.

It wasn't known whether this all powerful figure would be able to stop the attack until we all saw Imperialdramon PM's sword began to glow. None of us knew what to make of this until we heard a voice speak.

*Everyone listen, it's me, David.* It was as though David was speaking directly in my head and it looked like I wasn't the only one as I saw everyone else look around in confusion. *Don't worry none of you are losing your mind. I don't know how but I am somehow able communicate with you by telepathy. Getting to the point, I have some good news and some had news.

First the good news, I have come up with a way to stop this upcoming attack. Unfortunately that brings me to the bad news. This form doesn't have the necessary power to stop it. That is why I came to the decision to use my very own life to give the energy that is needed to succeed.

We were speechless at we just heard. David was actually going to sacrifice himself so that he could keep us safe. *All of you are probably thinking that it is stupid of me in doing this but there is no other choice. If it means losing one person in exchange of the safety for others then I am willing to go through with it. There is an old saying that goes like this. 'There are heroes and there are legends. Heroes are remembered but legends never die. I love you all and I will miss you dearly. Goodbye.*

Before any of us could say a word Imperialdramon PM took off to take on the seemingly unstoppable attack. It pained me to watch him go off and give his life to spare me and everyone else. All any of us could do now was watch and hope for the best.

David's POV...

Not showing any fear I went straight at the death ball with the powered up sword in front of me. When the two items hit it resulted in a standstill with neither one getting a advantage. As the power struggle continued I began to feel the effects of powering up the sword as everything started to get foggy. Knowing that I didn't have much left to give I put nearly all that remained in me into the sword which was enough as it cute right through the attack that had both halves fall harmlessly to the ground.

I was now completely exhausted but I couldn't stop since I still had to deal with Deathmon who was still in the air and had a dumbfounded look on his face. "This is impossible. There is no way that you could of stop my attack with the strength that you have." He then looked at me closely as if he was looking for something.

"Ah, I see it now. You're getting your extra strength from the boy inside of you and by the look of things he doesn't have much time left until he's gone. When that happens it won't be long until you join him." Even though I hated to admit it but he was right. I could feel myself quickly slipping away.

"You maybe right about that but we'll make sure that you are taken out before that happens." "Don't be so sure about that." Raising his arms into the air he ready himself for another death ball. "You may have stopped my first attack but you will not be able to stop this one."

Once again he began to create another attack but probably under noticed by him was that this attack only had half the power as the last one however it still was strong enough to take all of us out. Seeing no other way to end this I came to the decision to go all out.

With all the energy that remained in me I transferred it into the sword which combined with the energy that was still inside it caused it to grow twice it's size. As everything started to go dark for me the last thing that I saw was Imperialdramon PM leaping at Deathmon.

Jennifer's POV...

It looked as though things were finally going our way when Imperialdramon PM sliced the death ball in half but seeing Deathmon setting up for another one are hopes began to disappear. Another thing that I noticed was that when Imperialdramon PM spoke he sounded a little like David and it sounded as though he was straining to stay conscious, meaning that he was indeed losing his life as this battle continued on. It was sad to say that it would be only a matter of time until he was gone.

Suddenly Imperialdramon PM's sword grew bigger and he leapt towards Deathmon for apparently the final confrontation. "This is it Deathmon. Thanks to the noble sacrifice of David this is where you meet your end."

Raising his sword over his head he poised himself to deliver the finishing blow. "No....stay back. Don't come near me." state a frighten Deathmon but his empty threats fell on death ears as he was in direct position of the sword. "Omega Blade."

With a vicious downward swing a pulse of tremendous energy went right through Deathmon to the point that his body was actually split apart. Soon piece by piece a part of Deathmon's body began to explode into digital data.

"You may have defeated me but you will never destroy what I really am. I am true evil. As long as there is hatred and malice in and every living being I will always be around." Those would be the last words of Deathmon as the rest of him deleted away. As soon as that was over Imperialdramon PM had his whole body covered in a gold glow that had him split up into four separate forms.

When the glow was gone it was revealed that the four figures were Wormmon, both Veemons and laying in front of them was David and he was not moving at all. Quickly, all of us ran to where they landed and when we got there we saw that David was still on the ground and to our fears he appeared to be dead.

"Come on David, its time to go home." spoke his mother who knelt beside him and place his head on her lap. "Please David, stop laying around and wake up." Despite her outcries David remained motionless.

Thinking that we had lost one of our own we all started to tear up but no more than his parents and sisters. Even the self proclaimed tough men like Matt and Jerry were shedding a tear or two. Seeing the lifeless body of the one that I deeply cared for it made me have this painful feeling in my heart that made me want to roll up into a ball and cry my eyes out. As I tried to maintain my composer the thought that kept going through my head was that there had to be a way to bring him back.

Seemingly calling for it the crest on my hand started to glow and mine wasn't the only one as each of the parents' and kids' crest began to react. One by one a beam of light that represented our crests went shooting into the body of David.

When all of them entered his body he was covered in a mixture of swirling light. As soon as it appeared the lights faded away and when it was gone we were shock to see David start to stir. "W-W-What happen?" Did we win?" The only type of answer he got was everyone tackling him in a huge hug.

Standing back I waited until he was released from the grip of everyone to get my chance to express my happiness for this miracle. When we got face to face with one another neither of us said anything as we looked into the other's eyes.

Without a word we went towards one another and share a passionate kiss. When we separated we just held on to each other as to enjoy the comfort of the other. "Its finally over. Lets go home." he whispered in my ear and I couldn't have been more glad to hear such words.

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Well, the actually battle part of this story has come to an end. With only one chapter left it will basically be a wrap up of the story and hope you will be able to check out it. Until it comes out, see ya.