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Jake: AAAH He left it at a cliffhanger!!! WHAT HAPPENS NEXT?
Jess: Calm down and just do the recap of the last chapter.
Jake: Ok fine.*grumbles due to the fact that he didn't get any pizza*
Jess: Camp life was going smoothly, that is until Jason tried to go to sleep.
Jake: He had another vision about a building and hoards of digimon attacking. Our heroes saved the day in the dream, however two of his friends turned against them. Powerless to stop everything he just watched the fiasco, until he in turn was attacked by a newcomer, and woke up.
Jess: He emerged from the tent to see Michael on guard duty. They had a discussion on their theories regarding the visions, until Michael urged Jason to get some sleep.
Jake: When everyone woke up, Jason explained the next course of action and his reasoning.
Jess: Despite the fact that he went against his instincts, it seemed that they were going to get to the building in any case.
Jake: The building turned out to be a monastery, filled with prophet digimon.
Jess: The gang was led to see Sepikmon who enlightened some information regarding the visions and their role in the Digital World. He passed away, giving his staff to Savannah.
Jake: Just then the army of Tyrannomon attacked, led by Mastertyrannomon and Metaltyrannomon.
Jess: As the battle started, Jason opted to challenge the ultimates alone, leaving 5 champion digimon to deal with the army.
Jake: The beginning of the battle went along great, for the bad guys. Two ultimates against one wasn't a fair fight, and Daggermon realized this, persuading Michael to help Jason's efforts.
Jess: Daggermon was struck down with little effort, then Sarah, Meddie, and Lauren decided to follow Michael's lead and help the goggleneck.
Jake: They were all defeated with one attack, leaving two major players in the two separate battles on our side.
Jess: Tolerating the responsibility thrust upon her, Savannah instantly began to fight her hardest. As Kabuterimon was struck down, her acceptance of that same responsibility became known, causing Kabuterimon to Chrono Digivolve to Megakabuterimon.
Jake: The newly evolved ultimate made quick work of the army, leaving the battles between the ultimates to continue. And what about the last part of the vision?
Jess: Ok well that's good enough.
I_NUKEM: *enters the room* Oh Jake, just the guy I wanted to see.
Jake: *gulps*
I_NUKEM: You're review two chapters ago got me thinking.and if you're willing to do some strenuous tasks, I'll put you in the story.
Jake: *raises eyebrow* what do I have to do?
Jess: Don't do it Jake, it's a trick.
I_NUKEM: *grins evilly*
When Digimon Attack
"Giga Destroyer II," Metaltyrannomon shouted.
"Master Flame," Mastertyrannomon added.
The two attacks arched towards the exhausted Cougarmon when a large orange being flew right in front of the attacks, blocking them with his tough exoskeleton.
"UGH," Megakabuterimon strained. "A little help here?"
"On it," Cougarmon growled. He brought both hatchets from their places on his belt and twirled them in his hands. Leaping up he brought them together, forming the energy chain between them and threw one end towards Mastertyrannomon.
The scarred digimon sidestepped the flying hatchet, causing him to break off his portion of the attack.
The momentary faltering gave Megakabuterimon the opportunity to open his shell rapidly, dispersing the remainder of the energy.
"Which one you want?" Metaltyrannomon asked his companion.
"Gimme bug boy," Mastertyrannomon snarled as he eyed the giant beetle.
Metaltyrannomon brought his lasers to bear on Cougarmon. He smirked, "Time for target practice."
Cougarmon was still breathing hard, but he managed a smile. "Only if you can catch me." With that remark he leapt into the air swinging a hatchet downward.
Metaltyrannomon blocked the assault with a metal arm and grabbed a hold of Cougarmon's leg with his other arm.
"Caught you," The dinosaur gloated.
"And here's your prize," Cougarmon yelled. "Cougar Slice!"
He brought both hatchets together and then cut at the arm that was holding him in an X shape. This cut straight through the flesh right before his metal claws.
Roaring in pain the cyborg dinosaur released Cougarmon, but not before the damage was done. Half of his arm disappeared in a stream of data.
"Nuclear Laser" Metaltyrannomon cried in rage. The claws on his remaining arm opened, energy fired from his palm towards the blade wielding ultimate.
The attack grazed Cougarmon's shoulder causing him to drop to his knee in pain.
"This is for my arm," Metaltyrannomon sneered. "Giga Destroyer II" The orange energy charged, gathering in the center of his chest.
"And this is for my shoulder," Cougarmon retorted. He twirled the hatchets in his undamaged arm and threw them towards Metaltyrannomon. One hatchet burrowed itself in the center of the cyborg's chest, while the other somehow wrapped the energy chain around the gray form's neck.
The metallic dinosaur was momentarily distracted as he watched the weapon strike him. After he realized that he wasn't damaged in any way, he turned his attention back to where Cougarmon had knelt, to discover that the commando wasn't there. He looked about frantically until he felt additional pressure on the chain around his neck.
"Looking for someone?" Cougarmon asked as he pulled the energy chain more taut from behind the cyborg.
Metaltyrannomon tried with all his might to dislodge the weapon from about his body, but it proved to be in vain. With one strong pull Cougarmon toppled the dinosaur onto his back.
The Giga Destroyer II attack had just been charged, but with the blockage, the energy had nowhere to go. The chest implants started to turn orange and sizzle with the backed up energy.
"Fire in the hole!" Cougarmon exclaimed as he dropped the hatchet, jumped backwards and rolled to the ground. He covered his head just as the built up energy turned Metaltyrannomon into a rather ugly bomb, and detonated, scattering the data into the wind.
Cougarmon stood up and sighed. He glanced at where his hatchets lay; the chain connecting them had dissipated due to the force of the detonation. He picked his weapons up and placed them each in their respective holsters.
At about that same time, Megakabuterimon was in a heated battle with Mastertyrannomon, literally.
"Horn buster," Megakabuterimon shouted, sending energy from his horn.
"Master Flame," Mastertyrannomon yelled, sending forth his own flame to counter the energy from the giant insect.
The two attacks met each other directly in between the opponents, merging and creating an explosion, throwing both digimon back.
"I must give you credit, you are powerful for a newly evolved form," Mastertyrannomon sneered.
"Thanks.I guess," Megakabuterimon retorted.
"But not strong enough!" Mastertyrannomon raced forward and dealt a quick uppercut to the giant bug, knocking him to his back.
"Ack! I can't get up!!" Megakabuterimon said surprised.
Metaltyrannomon began kicking at the defenseless form from where he stood, towards his feet and abdomen.
Suddenly Megakabuterimon opened his wings rapidly, slingshotting himself rapidly towards Mastertyrannomon. With the momentum he gained, his head butted the scarred dinosaur, sending him flying backwards.
"I thought you couldn't get up," Mastertyrannomon sneered as he brought himself to a halt.
Megakabuterimon gave what would pass for a grin. "I lied," He chuckled.
"You shall pay for that!" the dinosaur exclaimed running forward.
"Put it on my horn, Horn Buster!" Megakabuterimon yelled. Energy arched across the horn and the beetle brought his head downward, effectively slicing the rampaging ultimate in two. Data dispersed into the wind.
From their standpoint the digidestined all gave a cheer. Jason and Savannah nodded towards each other before walking across the field to their partners. They motioned for the others to remain where they were as they walked; a thick fog fell on the battlefield.
Jason made his way to where Cougarmon knelt, wondering why his partner had failed to revert to his rookie form to conserve energy.
At the same time, Savannah was having similar thoughts. She got to her partner to see him breathing heavily. "Hey guy why don't you take a rest? You did really well," She called to him.
Her partner gave no reply.
Jason was trying to get his partner's attention as well, but to no avail. "Well if you're not going to go back to your rookie level we can at least join the group," Jason reasoned.
Cougarmon looked up, revealing his eyes to be blood red, his face a scowl, and his fangs barred.
"Cougarmon? Are you ok?" Jason asked weakly, taking a step back.
Cougarmon merely drew a hatchet and sent it flying towards the goggle- bearing youth. Jason had to jump backwards to avoid the attack, and his mind flashed with the final portion of his vision. He shook his head "No." He pounded the ground with his fist. "wait a minute.there were two of us that attacked us in the vision. but that must mean." His eyes went wide. "Savannah!" He looked in her direction, but couldn't make any details out due to the thick fog. However the fog did not hinder sounds.
Her voice rang out. "OHSHITOHSHITOHSHIT" She shrieked. Her voice was coupled with a sizzling of energy followed by an explosion.
Jason scrambled to his feet as he followed the sound, only to stop short of a gigantic crater. He circled around and found the teen, brandishing her hockey stick. She was on her back, breathing heavily after her attempt to avoid being fried.
"Our partners have turned on us," Jason stated.
"Naw really? And here I thought that Megakabuterimon just wanted to give me a new hairstyle." Savannah retorted.
"Now's not the time for sarcasm," Jason said urgently as he helped her to her feet. "We need to regroup."
"And where is everyone then? I can't see anything through this fog," Savannah said looking around. All she could make out were two large shrouded forms, which she knew weren't going to be helpful.
Jason raised his voice and yelled, "Hey Michael! Give a shout so we can find you."
The sound of an approaching attack cut him off. The two teens looked behind them to see one of Megakabuterimon's energy blasts coming right for them. Their eyes went wide as they braced for the impact.
Back with the rest of the digidestined, Jay asked, "Think we should go get them?"
Michael called into the fog, "Could you say again Jason? The Bloody Cowboy made a comment right as you yelled."
"Come on Nerdy Brit don't you think we can just be civil with each other?" Jay queried.
"What do you think I'm trying to do?" Michael asked.
"Boys please, before you start another fight, can we find Jason and Savannah?" Sarah asked.
There was a bright light emanating from the fog, followed by an explosion.
"Hang on Jason, we're coming!" Pixie yelled into the fog.
With that the six digidestined and their partners entered the vast field.
"Geeze this fog is thicker than stew," Lauren commented.
"This is pretty bad," Medusa concurred. "Even by my standards."
"Hey what's that?" Sarah asked. She pointed to a lone figure whose details were shrouded in the fog.
"Well whatever it is, it might know where Savannah and Jason are," Lauren stated.
They approached the figure. "Excuse us sir, but we've lost some of our friends in this fog," Jay began.
"Have you seen two people that look kind of like us, with two really tall ultimate digimon?" Pixie finished.
The being began to laugh.
"Something tells me that this guy has lost a few dozen marbles," Ashemon squeeked.
"Your friendsssssss are the leasssssst of your consssscernsssss." He hissed.
"What are you talking about?" Bladeramon demanded.
"You'll find out sssssoon enough," The being replied, before noticing the two beings that were now flanking him. "Ah they've been eliminated?"
The larger of the two made an action as if he was nodding his head. The smaller merely growled.
The shrouded figure turned back towards the digidestined. "Sssee, they are no longer you're conssscerns," He snapped his finger and the two large beings moved forward, revealing their appearances with closer proximity. One was the commando mountain lion, Cougarmon, the other was the massive beetle, Megakabuterimon.
This sight caused the humans to smile. "Hey guys, have you seen your partners anywhere?" Washimon asked.
Cougarmon snarled and licked his lips.
Jay looked at Cougarmon's expression, "Uh I don't like the way he's looking at you buddy," He warned Washimon.
"I'm more concerned with their eyes," Dazemon supplied. "They're not usually that red are they?"
"They're usually not red at all," Kodokumon stated. "They must have been infected!"
All the while the shrouded form continued to laugh maniacally. "Desssssssstroy them!" He ordered and the two former friends leapt forward.
"Better get ready Bladeramon," Michael urged.
"You too Ashemon," Meddie echoed.
"Bladeramon digivolve to." Bladeramon said. The red light that came from Michael's watch enveloped the rookie and when it dispersed his champion form was in its place. ".Daggermon."
"Ashemon digivolve to." Ashemon said. The burgundy light emitted from Medusa's watch glowed, causing her to shift to the champion level. ".Blazemon."
The two champions eyed their opponents and then glanced in the direction of their partners.
"We can't lose, especially to our friends," Michael shouted to his partner.
"Just please don't hurt them too much," Meddie instructed them.
"Daggermon chrono digivolve to." Daggermon stated. He twirled his staff as he was enveloped in a red light. The crest chip from his partner's watch entered his body, causing him to grow in bulk, and he was now twirling his large broadsword. ".Metaldaggermon." His metal armor now replaced his flesh.
"Blazemon chrono digivolve to." Blazemon cried. The burgundy light enveloped her, as the crest chip from Medusa's watch entered her. She began to shift to appear to be more human, her long hair waved around her as she sprouted flame wings from her backside. ".Pyromon." She was now clad in her red bodysuit.
The four digimon leapt into the air and began fighting. There was a sound of metal on metal as Cougarmon blocked Metaldaggermon's sword, while things were heating up between the giant beetle and Pyromon.
Jay punched his fist. "Now we have a more fair fight!" He exclaimed.
Sarah glared at Jay. "It's not a fair fight and you know it," She said. "Our digimon will be holding back so that they don't hurt our friends. They don't look like they'll grant us the same courtesy. You have to take into account the third digimon, we really have our hands full."
"What is that guy anyway?" Pixie asked.
"Only one way to find out," Lauren replied. She pointed her watch toward the digimon and hit analyze. "Psimindramon, ultimate level. It says that this digimon is so weak physically that it can only subdue his opponents mentally."
"Think he took over our friend's heads?" Kakumon asked.
"I think it's a safe bet," Kodokumon replied.
"It still raises the question of where the goggleneck and Savannah are," Dazemon put forth.
"I'll bet they're alone somewhere making out!" Washimon replied.
Pixie's temple grew to dynamic proportions. Jay merely glared at his partner. They both pulled a mallet from behind them and pounded them together, making a Washimon pancake between them.
"This is neither the place nor the time bird brain," Jay scolded.
"Especially since Jason wouldn't do anything of the sort," Pixie snapped at him.
Washimon was about to attempt a retort when a loud cringe caused everyone, even Psimindramon to turn their gaze to see Jason and Savannah supporting each other. They both looked worse for wear.
"I told you I saw some light over here," Savannah said to her companion.
"Allow me to appoint you as my new lookout when I'm healed," Jason said sarcastically.
Savannah coughed. "Hey you said yourself that this isn't the time for sarcasm."
"Well I need something to take my mind off my leg, I'm sure you're the same way." Jason winced as he stepped forward.
The duo glanced around the area, they could make out all of their companions, the two ultimates that had gone Benedict Arnold on them, and the two newly digivolved ultimates, set combating them, as well as the new shrouded form.
"So what's new?" Savannah asked as she smiled weakly.
"Oh just the usual, digimon are trying to kill us," Michael replied. "It's just like that battle before Echomon."
"That all?" Jason asked skeptically. "Any other turncoats among us?"
"Nope, but short dark and scaly here seems to be controlling your partners," Jay reported.
They fell silent as Psimindramon was reprimanding the two "traitorous" digimon. "I thought you took care of thosssssse two!! FINISSSSSSSH THEM NOW!"
With that order, Megakabuterimon and Cougarmon shifted their gazes towards the two digidestined and began moving forward, leaving themselves open to attack.
"Flamethrower," Pyromon exclaimed. She hurled the fireball in her hand against Megakabuterimon's shell, but it had no effect.
Using the light from the fireball, Metaldaggermon turned his sword so the side faced Cougarmon. It became engulfed in a blue light as he yelled, "Shining Blade," This temporarily blinded the mountain lion long enough for Metaldaggermon to tackle him. "A little help," He strained.
"That's our cue," Dazemon said. "Dazemon digivolve to..." A blue light hit him, shifting him to become his winged tiger form. "...Daizetmon."
"Washimon digivolve to." the green bird said. He was hit with a green light and evolved. "...Raptormon."
"Kodokumon digivolve to..." Kodokumon stated. The purple light hit her and as it dispersed, you could see her champion form. "...Serenemon."
"Kakumon digivolve to." Kakumon said. A pink light hit her and she too became a champion. ".Garosumon."
"Lets try to subdue the big guys long enough for someone to launch an attack against the puppetmaster." Garosumon said.
With that the battle was joined, well almost. Three of the champions attempted to halt Megakabuterimon's advance towards the two humans. Serenemon held back.
"Sarah have your digimon help too," Savannah urged.
"But.they're our friends, she can't hurt them," Sarah countered.
"Listen Sarah, in order to win we need to attack them," Lauren said as she closed her eyes. "Do you really think the rest of us want to fight our friends?"
"But." Sarah began.
"Sarah, please, don't be competitive now, we're asking you to help us out," Lauren interrupted. "Just because Savannah told you to do something doesn't mean that you should do the opposite."
Sarah's face brightened but also looked confused "How did.?"
"It doesn't matter," Lauren said. "You know I'm right though."
"Right, but our attacks won't do enough damage," Sarah admitted.
"Our attacks may not have enough power," Serenemon said. "But by working together we can overcome any obstacle."
"Time for teamwork to save the day," Sarah nodded.
With that remark her watch began to glow, The face slid to the side revealing her Crest Chip, which swiftly detached and entered her partner's body. She was surrounded by a purple light.
"Serenemon chrono digivolve to." Serenemon cried. Her short dress began lengthening slightly. Her hands were clenched over her face as she bent forward as if she was in pain. Her butterfly wings disappeared, now twin bulges forced themselves from her back. The result were two wings that were somewhat darker, and had numerous holes throughout them. The light began fading and she removed her hands from her face. ".Bokuramon." The light faded completely and now the humanoid digimon had a slight resemblance to her previous form, however she now wore a black dress, had black wings, and her eyes were orange.
"Time for us to synchronize our attacks." Bokuramon said. "Dark Destroyer!" She fired black energy not at the digimon but toward the ground. This darkness began growing until it covered the entirety of the battlefield. She raised her arms upward and three black energy ribbons shot out from the darkness along the ground. They shot towards the three ultimates with red eyes, entrapping the two brainwashed digimon, but somehow the third missed Psimindramon. The ribbons of dark energy sapped their prisoners' strength until they had no choice but to revert back to Motimon and Cubmon.
"You shall never defeat me!" The shrouded dragon taunted. "I cannot be harmed."
"We'll see about that. Flamethrower," Pyromon shouted, as she hurled her ball towards the mind-controlling digimon. Despite his stature he miraculously disappeared and reappeared three feet away.
"He can teleport?" Daizetmon growled.
Psimindramon began to laugh once more. "Mind's Needle," He yelled.
No sooner than he finished the name of the attack did all of the digimon fall to the ground clutching their heads.
"Mental destruction is just as effective as physical, don't you agree?" He taunted the fallen digimon.
".Can't . let . you . win," Bokuramon stated. With the remainder of her strength she dispersed the energy ribbons which caused the two small digimon to fall to the ground, and concentrated the dark energy directly under the dark digimon. She screamed as the energy flew upwards in one long thick strand, enveloping Psimindramon in its vastness. His cries echoed louder than those of the digidestined digimon but then abruptly stopped. When the pain became too great, all the digimon reverted back to their rookie and in-training forms. As Bokuramon became Nekomon, The energy began to disappear. As it disappeared, there was no trace of the psychic digimon remaining.
The Digidestined watched in wonder as the fog mysteriously lifted. They could make out all the results of the battles, the craters, the hole in the side of the monastery, as well as their drained partners. Everyone somehow made their way to his or her partner. Jason and Savannah did so somewhat reluctantly, given the circumstances, but they put their fears aside and were able to pick up their partners. As soon as the small digimon opened their eyes, they tried to speak.
"What happened?" Cubmon queried.
"I feel as if I was run over with a steamroller," Motimon complained.
Smiles spread on everyone's faces and the two in-training digimon found themselves to be the center of attention.
"They're back to normal all right," Jay said.
"And just how would you know?" Pixie asked.
"Check out their eyes," Washimon said.
True to their words the digimon's eyes had reverted back to their normal colors.
Jason wiped some dirt off his face. "Lets head back to the monastery, they'll be able to tell if they're back to normal or not."
"Hey JJ what happened to you?" Cubmon asked as he saw his partner's injuries.
"We'll explain later," Medusa interjected.
With that and a lot of hobbling, the eight digidestined made their way back to the building, and were greeted with applause and loud cheers.
"Settle down people," Savannah said. "Don't make me hit you all with this thing just to calm you down!" She raised Sepikmon's staff. The applause halted and cheers silenced.
"That's better," Pixie sighed. "Any chance of some spare rooms we could use?"
The digidestined were quickly ushered into a series of eight guest rooms, where healers tended to all the wounds that were sustained in the various battles, both physically and mentally.
Then the digidestined were given time to rest in their respective rooms. The digimon took the time to get some well-deserved rest. The digidestined all took the time differently. Jay, Sarah, Savannah, and Lauren, opted to explore the vastness of the building. Meddie and Michael sat alone in Medusa's room, their partners resting in Michael's room, where they just enjoyed each other's company.
Jason was looking outside when he heard some footsteps outside his door. He peaked over his shoulder to see Pixie looking in the room.
"You sure you're ok?" She asked.
"I'm fine Pix, but you can come in if you want to make sure." Jason smiled.
She quietly stepped into the room, being careful not to wake the sleeping digimon who after being overrun with the guilt of attacking his partner, finally found peace in slumber.
"So what's on your mind?" Jason asked.
"Well.I was just kind of curious. What happened to you two out there?" Pixie asked.
Jason sighed and pointed outside the window. "You see that big crater there?" He asked.
The pink haired youth nodded.
"That's where Savannah and I were hit by one of Megakabuterimon's attacks." Jason said matter-of-factly.
Pixie's jaw dropped. "You mean you survived an attack that destroyed an ultimate digimon?"
Jason merely nodded.
"How?" She asked.
Jason looked into her eyes and smiled. "Just lucky I guess." He leaned in and kissed her on the cheek.
They glanced out the window once more. The signs of approaching nighttime were becoming more and more visible. "You'd better go, get some sleep," Jason said.
Pixie nodded, walked to the door and was about to open it.
"Sweet dreams," She said.
"Good night," Jason replied.
Are the digidestined really that vulnerable? What happens if Titanimon were to attack at this vulnerable hour? Will Jay find the girl for him? Why do I keep asking you these questions?
Find out next time on NDW.
I_NUKEM: Ok I know that's not the best chapter in the world, but keep in mind I have been SWAMPED.
Cubmon: Yeah swamped playing video games.
I_NUKEM: *anime vein* I'll have you know I had to turn in a 4000 word essay last Friday.
Cubmon: You were procrastinating since May.
I_NUKEM: Ok ok fine you win. Why is it that you're not on my side in this form?
Cubmon: Could it be that Psimindramon's effects are still taking hold?
I_NUKEM: Either that or you're becoming my conscience. Well read review and don't hesitate to gripe complain and whatever else you want to do, I realize that this is one of my worst chapters, but I had a really good one last time so cut me some slack.
Cubmon: *begins putting my nice slacks through the paper shredder*
I_NUKEM: *anime vein throbs* *shakes fist at jay* Curse you for making me post it before I could try to make some more revisions.
Cubmon: Oh sure blame the Texan.
I_NUKEM: *claps and Cubmon becomes a "drinking bird"* *shakes the bird's neck* this is all your fault.
Oh and because this chapter was really bad I'm apologizing by not having a threat.
Jake: AAAH He left it at a cliffhanger!!! WHAT HAPPENS NEXT?
Jess: Calm down and just do the recap of the last chapter.
Jake: Ok fine.*grumbles due to the fact that he didn't get any pizza*
Jess: Camp life was going smoothly, that is until Jason tried to go to sleep.
Jake: He had another vision about a building and hoards of digimon attacking. Our heroes saved the day in the dream, however two of his friends turned against them. Powerless to stop everything he just watched the fiasco, until he in turn was attacked by a newcomer, and woke up.
Jess: He emerged from the tent to see Michael on guard duty. They had a discussion on their theories regarding the visions, until Michael urged Jason to get some sleep.
Jake: When everyone woke up, Jason explained the next course of action and his reasoning.
Jess: Despite the fact that he went against his instincts, it seemed that they were going to get to the building in any case.
Jake: The building turned out to be a monastery, filled with prophet digimon.
Jess: The gang was led to see Sepikmon who enlightened some information regarding the visions and their role in the Digital World. He passed away, giving his staff to Savannah.
Jake: Just then the army of Tyrannomon attacked, led by Mastertyrannomon and Metaltyrannomon.
Jess: As the battle started, Jason opted to challenge the ultimates alone, leaving 5 champion digimon to deal with the army.
Jake: The beginning of the battle went along great, for the bad guys. Two ultimates against one wasn't a fair fight, and Daggermon realized this, persuading Michael to help Jason's efforts.
Jess: Daggermon was struck down with little effort, then Sarah, Meddie, and Lauren decided to follow Michael's lead and help the goggleneck.
Jake: They were all defeated with one attack, leaving two major players in the two separate battles on our side.
Jess: Tolerating the responsibility thrust upon her, Savannah instantly began to fight her hardest. As Kabuterimon was struck down, her acceptance of that same responsibility became known, causing Kabuterimon to Chrono Digivolve to Megakabuterimon.
Jake: The newly evolved ultimate made quick work of the army, leaving the battles between the ultimates to continue. And what about the last part of the vision?
Jess: Ok well that's good enough.
I_NUKEM: *enters the room* Oh Jake, just the guy I wanted to see.
Jake: *gulps*
I_NUKEM: You're review two chapters ago got me thinking.and if you're willing to do some strenuous tasks, I'll put you in the story.
Jake: *raises eyebrow* what do I have to do?
Jess: Don't do it Jake, it's a trick.
I_NUKEM: *grins evilly*
When Digimon Attack
"Giga Destroyer II," Metaltyrannomon shouted.
"Master Flame," Mastertyrannomon added.
The two attacks arched towards the exhausted Cougarmon when a large orange being flew right in front of the attacks, blocking them with his tough exoskeleton.
"UGH," Megakabuterimon strained. "A little help here?"
"On it," Cougarmon growled. He brought both hatchets from their places on his belt and twirled them in his hands. Leaping up he brought them together, forming the energy chain between them and threw one end towards Mastertyrannomon.
The scarred digimon sidestepped the flying hatchet, causing him to break off his portion of the attack.
The momentary faltering gave Megakabuterimon the opportunity to open his shell rapidly, dispersing the remainder of the energy.
"Which one you want?" Metaltyrannomon asked his companion.
"Gimme bug boy," Mastertyrannomon snarled as he eyed the giant beetle.
Metaltyrannomon brought his lasers to bear on Cougarmon. He smirked, "Time for target practice."
Cougarmon was still breathing hard, but he managed a smile. "Only if you can catch me." With that remark he leapt into the air swinging a hatchet downward.
Metaltyrannomon blocked the assault with a metal arm and grabbed a hold of Cougarmon's leg with his other arm.
"Caught you," The dinosaur gloated.
"And here's your prize," Cougarmon yelled. "Cougar Slice!"
He brought both hatchets together and then cut at the arm that was holding him in an X shape. This cut straight through the flesh right before his metal claws.
Roaring in pain the cyborg dinosaur released Cougarmon, but not before the damage was done. Half of his arm disappeared in a stream of data.
"Nuclear Laser" Metaltyrannomon cried in rage. The claws on his remaining arm opened, energy fired from his palm towards the blade wielding ultimate.
The attack grazed Cougarmon's shoulder causing him to drop to his knee in pain.
"This is for my arm," Metaltyrannomon sneered. "Giga Destroyer II" The orange energy charged, gathering in the center of his chest.
"And this is for my shoulder," Cougarmon retorted. He twirled the hatchets in his undamaged arm and threw them towards Metaltyrannomon. One hatchet burrowed itself in the center of the cyborg's chest, while the other somehow wrapped the energy chain around the gray form's neck.
The metallic dinosaur was momentarily distracted as he watched the weapon strike him. After he realized that he wasn't damaged in any way, he turned his attention back to where Cougarmon had knelt, to discover that the commando wasn't there. He looked about frantically until he felt additional pressure on the chain around his neck.
"Looking for someone?" Cougarmon asked as he pulled the energy chain more taut from behind the cyborg.
Metaltyrannomon tried with all his might to dislodge the weapon from about his body, but it proved to be in vain. With one strong pull Cougarmon toppled the dinosaur onto his back.
The Giga Destroyer II attack had just been charged, but with the blockage, the energy had nowhere to go. The chest implants started to turn orange and sizzle with the backed up energy.
"Fire in the hole!" Cougarmon exclaimed as he dropped the hatchet, jumped backwards and rolled to the ground. He covered his head just as the built up energy turned Metaltyrannomon into a rather ugly bomb, and detonated, scattering the data into the wind.
Cougarmon stood up and sighed. He glanced at where his hatchets lay; the chain connecting them had dissipated due to the force of the detonation. He picked his weapons up and placed them each in their respective holsters.
At about that same time, Megakabuterimon was in a heated battle with Mastertyrannomon, literally.
"Horn buster," Megakabuterimon shouted, sending energy from his horn.
"Master Flame," Mastertyrannomon yelled, sending forth his own flame to counter the energy from the giant insect.
The two attacks met each other directly in between the opponents, merging and creating an explosion, throwing both digimon back.
"I must give you credit, you are powerful for a newly evolved form," Mastertyrannomon sneered.
"Thanks.I guess," Megakabuterimon retorted.
"But not strong enough!" Mastertyrannomon raced forward and dealt a quick uppercut to the giant bug, knocking him to his back.
"Ack! I can't get up!!" Megakabuterimon said surprised.
Metaltyrannomon began kicking at the defenseless form from where he stood, towards his feet and abdomen.
Suddenly Megakabuterimon opened his wings rapidly, slingshotting himself rapidly towards Mastertyrannomon. With the momentum he gained, his head butted the scarred dinosaur, sending him flying backwards.
"I thought you couldn't get up," Mastertyrannomon sneered as he brought himself to a halt.
Megakabuterimon gave what would pass for a grin. "I lied," He chuckled.
"You shall pay for that!" the dinosaur exclaimed running forward.
"Put it on my horn, Horn Buster!" Megakabuterimon yelled. Energy arched across the horn and the beetle brought his head downward, effectively slicing the rampaging ultimate in two. Data dispersed into the wind.
From their standpoint the digidestined all gave a cheer. Jason and Savannah nodded towards each other before walking across the field to their partners. They motioned for the others to remain where they were as they walked; a thick fog fell on the battlefield.
Jason made his way to where Cougarmon knelt, wondering why his partner had failed to revert to his rookie form to conserve energy.
At the same time, Savannah was having similar thoughts. She got to her partner to see him breathing heavily. "Hey guy why don't you take a rest? You did really well," She called to him.
Her partner gave no reply.
Jason was trying to get his partner's attention as well, but to no avail. "Well if you're not going to go back to your rookie level we can at least join the group," Jason reasoned.
Cougarmon looked up, revealing his eyes to be blood red, his face a scowl, and his fangs barred.
"Cougarmon? Are you ok?" Jason asked weakly, taking a step back.
Cougarmon merely drew a hatchet and sent it flying towards the goggle- bearing youth. Jason had to jump backwards to avoid the attack, and his mind flashed with the final portion of his vision. He shook his head "No." He pounded the ground with his fist. "wait a minute.there were two of us that attacked us in the vision. but that must mean." His eyes went wide. "Savannah!" He looked in her direction, but couldn't make any details out due to the thick fog. However the fog did not hinder sounds.
Her voice rang out. "OHSHITOHSHITOHSHIT" She shrieked. Her voice was coupled with a sizzling of energy followed by an explosion.
Jason scrambled to his feet as he followed the sound, only to stop short of a gigantic crater. He circled around and found the teen, brandishing her hockey stick. She was on her back, breathing heavily after her attempt to avoid being fried.
"Our partners have turned on us," Jason stated.
"Naw really? And here I thought that Megakabuterimon just wanted to give me a new hairstyle." Savannah retorted.
"Now's not the time for sarcasm," Jason said urgently as he helped her to her feet. "We need to regroup."
"And where is everyone then? I can't see anything through this fog," Savannah said looking around. All she could make out were two large shrouded forms, which she knew weren't going to be helpful.
Jason raised his voice and yelled, "Hey Michael! Give a shout so we can find you."
The sound of an approaching attack cut him off. The two teens looked behind them to see one of Megakabuterimon's energy blasts coming right for them. Their eyes went wide as they braced for the impact.
Back with the rest of the digidestined, Jay asked, "Think we should go get them?"
Michael called into the fog, "Could you say again Jason? The Bloody Cowboy made a comment right as you yelled."
"Come on Nerdy Brit don't you think we can just be civil with each other?" Jay queried.
"What do you think I'm trying to do?" Michael asked.
"Boys please, before you start another fight, can we find Jason and Savannah?" Sarah asked.
There was a bright light emanating from the fog, followed by an explosion.
"Hang on Jason, we're coming!" Pixie yelled into the fog.
With that the six digidestined and their partners entered the vast field.
"Geeze this fog is thicker than stew," Lauren commented.
"This is pretty bad," Medusa concurred. "Even by my standards."
"Hey what's that?" Sarah asked. She pointed to a lone figure whose details were shrouded in the fog.
"Well whatever it is, it might know where Savannah and Jason are," Lauren stated.
They approached the figure. "Excuse us sir, but we've lost some of our friends in this fog," Jay began.
"Have you seen two people that look kind of like us, with two really tall ultimate digimon?" Pixie finished.
The being began to laugh.
"Something tells me that this guy has lost a few dozen marbles," Ashemon squeeked.
"Your friendsssssss are the leasssssst of your consssscernsssss." He hissed.
"What are you talking about?" Bladeramon demanded.
"You'll find out sssssoon enough," The being replied, before noticing the two beings that were now flanking him. "Ah they've been eliminated?"
The larger of the two made an action as if he was nodding his head. The smaller merely growled.
The shrouded figure turned back towards the digidestined. "Sssee, they are no longer you're conssscerns," He snapped his finger and the two large beings moved forward, revealing their appearances with closer proximity. One was the commando mountain lion, Cougarmon, the other was the massive beetle, Megakabuterimon.
This sight caused the humans to smile. "Hey guys, have you seen your partners anywhere?" Washimon asked.
Cougarmon snarled and licked his lips.
Jay looked at Cougarmon's expression, "Uh I don't like the way he's looking at you buddy," He warned Washimon.
"I'm more concerned with their eyes," Dazemon supplied. "They're not usually that red are they?"
"They're usually not red at all," Kodokumon stated. "They must have been infected!"
All the while the shrouded form continued to laugh maniacally. "Desssssssstroy them!" He ordered and the two former friends leapt forward.
"Better get ready Bladeramon," Michael urged.
"You too Ashemon," Meddie echoed.
"Bladeramon digivolve to." Bladeramon said. The red light that came from Michael's watch enveloped the rookie and when it dispersed his champion form was in its place. ".Daggermon."
"Ashemon digivolve to." Ashemon said. The burgundy light emitted from Medusa's watch glowed, causing her to shift to the champion level. ".Blazemon."
The two champions eyed their opponents and then glanced in the direction of their partners.
"We can't lose, especially to our friends," Michael shouted to his partner.
"Just please don't hurt them too much," Meddie instructed them.
"Daggermon chrono digivolve to." Daggermon stated. He twirled his staff as he was enveloped in a red light. The crest chip from his partner's watch entered his body, causing him to grow in bulk, and he was now twirling his large broadsword. ".Metaldaggermon." His metal armor now replaced his flesh.
"Blazemon chrono digivolve to." Blazemon cried. The burgundy light enveloped her, as the crest chip from Medusa's watch entered her. She began to shift to appear to be more human, her long hair waved around her as she sprouted flame wings from her backside. ".Pyromon." She was now clad in her red bodysuit.
The four digimon leapt into the air and began fighting. There was a sound of metal on metal as Cougarmon blocked Metaldaggermon's sword, while things were heating up between the giant beetle and Pyromon.
Jay punched his fist. "Now we have a more fair fight!" He exclaimed.
Sarah glared at Jay. "It's not a fair fight and you know it," She said. "Our digimon will be holding back so that they don't hurt our friends. They don't look like they'll grant us the same courtesy. You have to take into account the third digimon, we really have our hands full."
"What is that guy anyway?" Pixie asked.
"Only one way to find out," Lauren replied. She pointed her watch toward the digimon and hit analyze. "Psimindramon, ultimate level. It says that this digimon is so weak physically that it can only subdue his opponents mentally."
"Think he took over our friend's heads?" Kakumon asked.
"I think it's a safe bet," Kodokumon replied.
"It still raises the question of where the goggleneck and Savannah are," Dazemon put forth.
"I'll bet they're alone somewhere making out!" Washimon replied.
Pixie's temple grew to dynamic proportions. Jay merely glared at his partner. They both pulled a mallet from behind them and pounded them together, making a Washimon pancake between them.
"This is neither the place nor the time bird brain," Jay scolded.
"Especially since Jason wouldn't do anything of the sort," Pixie snapped at him.
Washimon was about to attempt a retort when a loud cringe caused everyone, even Psimindramon to turn their gaze to see Jason and Savannah supporting each other. They both looked worse for wear.
"I told you I saw some light over here," Savannah said to her companion.
"Allow me to appoint you as my new lookout when I'm healed," Jason said sarcastically.
Savannah coughed. "Hey you said yourself that this isn't the time for sarcasm."
"Well I need something to take my mind off my leg, I'm sure you're the same way." Jason winced as he stepped forward.
The duo glanced around the area, they could make out all of their companions, the two ultimates that had gone Benedict Arnold on them, and the two newly digivolved ultimates, set combating them, as well as the new shrouded form.
"So what's new?" Savannah asked as she smiled weakly.
"Oh just the usual, digimon are trying to kill us," Michael replied. "It's just like that battle before Echomon."
"That all?" Jason asked skeptically. "Any other turncoats among us?"
"Nope, but short dark and scaly here seems to be controlling your partners," Jay reported.
They fell silent as Psimindramon was reprimanding the two "traitorous" digimon. "I thought you took care of thosssssse two!! FINISSSSSSSH THEM NOW!"
With that order, Megakabuterimon and Cougarmon shifted their gazes towards the two digidestined and began moving forward, leaving themselves open to attack.
"Flamethrower," Pyromon exclaimed. She hurled the fireball in her hand against Megakabuterimon's shell, but it had no effect.
Using the light from the fireball, Metaldaggermon turned his sword so the side faced Cougarmon. It became engulfed in a blue light as he yelled, "Shining Blade," This temporarily blinded the mountain lion long enough for Metaldaggermon to tackle him. "A little help," He strained.
"That's our cue," Dazemon said. "Dazemon digivolve to..." A blue light hit him, shifting him to become his winged tiger form. "...Daizetmon."
"Washimon digivolve to." the green bird said. He was hit with a green light and evolved. "...Raptormon."
"Kodokumon digivolve to..." Kodokumon stated. The purple light hit her and as it dispersed, you could see her champion form. "...Serenemon."
"Kakumon digivolve to." Kakumon said. A pink light hit her and she too became a champion. ".Garosumon."
"Lets try to subdue the big guys long enough for someone to launch an attack against the puppetmaster." Garosumon said.
With that the battle was joined, well almost. Three of the champions attempted to halt Megakabuterimon's advance towards the two humans. Serenemon held back.
"Sarah have your digimon help too," Savannah urged.
"But.they're our friends, she can't hurt them," Sarah countered.
"Listen Sarah, in order to win we need to attack them," Lauren said as she closed her eyes. "Do you really think the rest of us want to fight our friends?"
"But." Sarah began.
"Sarah, please, don't be competitive now, we're asking you to help us out," Lauren interrupted. "Just because Savannah told you to do something doesn't mean that you should do the opposite."
Sarah's face brightened but also looked confused "How did.?"
"It doesn't matter," Lauren said. "You know I'm right though."
"Right, but our attacks won't do enough damage," Sarah admitted.
"Our attacks may not have enough power," Serenemon said. "But by working together we can overcome any obstacle."
"Time for teamwork to save the day," Sarah nodded.
With that remark her watch began to glow, The face slid to the side revealing her Crest Chip, which swiftly detached and entered her partner's body. She was surrounded by a purple light.
"Serenemon chrono digivolve to." Serenemon cried. Her short dress began lengthening slightly. Her hands were clenched over her face as she bent forward as if she was in pain. Her butterfly wings disappeared, now twin bulges forced themselves from her back. The result were two wings that were somewhat darker, and had numerous holes throughout them. The light began fading and she removed her hands from her face. ".Bokuramon." The light faded completely and now the humanoid digimon had a slight resemblance to her previous form, however she now wore a black dress, had black wings, and her eyes were orange.
"Time for us to synchronize our attacks." Bokuramon said. "Dark Destroyer!" She fired black energy not at the digimon but toward the ground. This darkness began growing until it covered the entirety of the battlefield. She raised her arms upward and three black energy ribbons shot out from the darkness along the ground. They shot towards the three ultimates with red eyes, entrapping the two brainwashed digimon, but somehow the third missed Psimindramon. The ribbons of dark energy sapped their prisoners' strength until they had no choice but to revert back to Motimon and Cubmon.
"You shall never defeat me!" The shrouded dragon taunted. "I cannot be harmed."
"We'll see about that. Flamethrower," Pyromon shouted, as she hurled her ball towards the mind-controlling digimon. Despite his stature he miraculously disappeared and reappeared three feet away.
"He can teleport?" Daizetmon growled.
Psimindramon began to laugh once more. "Mind's Needle," He yelled.
No sooner than he finished the name of the attack did all of the digimon fall to the ground clutching their heads.
"Mental destruction is just as effective as physical, don't you agree?" He taunted the fallen digimon.
".Can't . let . you . win," Bokuramon stated. With the remainder of her strength she dispersed the energy ribbons which caused the two small digimon to fall to the ground, and concentrated the dark energy directly under the dark digimon. She screamed as the energy flew upwards in one long thick strand, enveloping Psimindramon in its vastness. His cries echoed louder than those of the digidestined digimon but then abruptly stopped. When the pain became too great, all the digimon reverted back to their rookie and in-training forms. As Bokuramon became Nekomon, The energy began to disappear. As it disappeared, there was no trace of the psychic digimon remaining.
The Digidestined watched in wonder as the fog mysteriously lifted. They could make out all the results of the battles, the craters, the hole in the side of the monastery, as well as their drained partners. Everyone somehow made their way to his or her partner. Jason and Savannah did so somewhat reluctantly, given the circumstances, but they put their fears aside and were able to pick up their partners. As soon as the small digimon opened their eyes, they tried to speak.
"What happened?" Cubmon queried.
"I feel as if I was run over with a steamroller," Motimon complained.
Smiles spread on everyone's faces and the two in-training digimon found themselves to be the center of attention.
"They're back to normal all right," Jay said.
"And just how would you know?" Pixie asked.
"Check out their eyes," Washimon said.
True to their words the digimon's eyes had reverted back to their normal colors.
Jason wiped some dirt off his face. "Lets head back to the monastery, they'll be able to tell if they're back to normal or not."
"Hey JJ what happened to you?" Cubmon asked as he saw his partner's injuries.
"We'll explain later," Medusa interjected.
With that and a lot of hobbling, the eight digidestined made their way back to the building, and were greeted with applause and loud cheers.
"Settle down people," Savannah said. "Don't make me hit you all with this thing just to calm you down!" She raised Sepikmon's staff. The applause halted and cheers silenced.
"That's better," Pixie sighed. "Any chance of some spare rooms we could use?"
The digidestined were quickly ushered into a series of eight guest rooms, where healers tended to all the wounds that were sustained in the various battles, both physically and mentally.
Then the digidestined were given time to rest in their respective rooms. The digimon took the time to get some well-deserved rest. The digidestined all took the time differently. Jay, Sarah, Savannah, and Lauren, opted to explore the vastness of the building. Meddie and Michael sat alone in Medusa's room, their partners resting in Michael's room, where they just enjoyed each other's company.
Jason was looking outside when he heard some footsteps outside his door. He peaked over his shoulder to see Pixie looking in the room.
"You sure you're ok?" She asked.
"I'm fine Pix, but you can come in if you want to make sure." Jason smiled.
She quietly stepped into the room, being careful not to wake the sleeping digimon who after being overrun with the guilt of attacking his partner, finally found peace in slumber.
"So what's on your mind?" Jason asked.
"Well.I was just kind of curious. What happened to you two out there?" Pixie asked.
Jason sighed and pointed outside the window. "You see that big crater there?" He asked.
The pink haired youth nodded.
"That's where Savannah and I were hit by one of Megakabuterimon's attacks." Jason said matter-of-factly.
Pixie's jaw dropped. "You mean you survived an attack that destroyed an ultimate digimon?"
Jason merely nodded.
"How?" She asked.
Jason looked into her eyes and smiled. "Just lucky I guess." He leaned in and kissed her on the cheek.
They glanced out the window once more. The signs of approaching nighttime were becoming more and more visible. "You'd better go, get some sleep," Jason said.
Pixie nodded, walked to the door and was about to open it.
"Sweet dreams," She said.
"Good night," Jason replied.
Are the digidestined really that vulnerable? What happens if Titanimon were to attack at this vulnerable hour? Will Jay find the girl for him? Why do I keep asking you these questions?
Find out next time on NDW.
I_NUKEM: Ok I know that's not the best chapter in the world, but keep in mind I have been SWAMPED.
Cubmon: Yeah swamped playing video games.
I_NUKEM: *anime vein* I'll have you know I had to turn in a 4000 word essay last Friday.
Cubmon: You were procrastinating since May.
I_NUKEM: Ok ok fine you win. Why is it that you're not on my side in this form?
Cubmon: Could it be that Psimindramon's effects are still taking hold?
I_NUKEM: Either that or you're becoming my conscience. Well read review and don't hesitate to gripe complain and whatever else you want to do, I realize that this is one of my worst chapters, but I had a really good one last time so cut me some slack.
Cubmon: *begins putting my nice slacks through the paper shredder*
I_NUKEM: *anime vein throbs* *shakes fist at jay* Curse you for making me post it before I could try to make some more revisions.
Cubmon: Oh sure blame the Texan.
I_NUKEM: *claps and Cubmon becomes a "drinking bird"* *shakes the bird's neck* this is all your fault.
Oh and because this chapter was really bad I'm apologizing by not having a threat.