Digimon Fanfic Hope of Darkness by Haru Glory

Disclaimer: Digimon is copyrighted to the great Akiyoshi Hongo and Bandai (who will be releasing Digimon World 4 soon as well as a Yuyu Hakusho game for the PS2) all the other stuff that isn't found in the series belongs to me!

(By the way I'm truly, really, really sorry for not having updated in such a long time, I really hope for your kind consideration )

Chapter 20: The night before the battle.

The summoned 'army' of Azulongmon and the other sovereign gods then passed through different portals, each with different colors. Along the way, they heard the last thing that Jen-I told them over and over again, "You are as strong as you are united, and as weak as you are divided."

"Jen-I sure has a way to make us remember something." Takuya exclaimed to the others over the roar of the portals.

"Yeah...he's just making sure that we succeed though." Tai answered back.

"But where are we going?" Takato asked.

"Maybe to the place where Kari and T.K are?" Ken guessed.

"Kari and T.K? Who are they?" Henry asked.

"Kari is my sister!" Tai exclaimed as the roar of the portals began to sound louder and louder.

"...and T.K's my brother!" Matt added, "They were transported here in the digi-world two weeks ago...from our time!"

Before anyone could reply or say anything else, the gang suddenly landed softly at the ground. When their eyes and ears have finally adjusted they saw that they were in a place that all of them have never been, but amidst the darkness of the place, they could see some light from a far. Back at Kenya's camp, everyone was now wide awake and preparing for their departure.

"The war...it has finally reached to this level." Kenya said.

"I am sure Azulongmon and the others can hold out for a long period of time before we get to this Mount Infinity place..." T.K said.

"I don't thinks so," Kari replied, "There's something wrong. I could feel the sovereigns' power even from over here but...they don't seem to be as strong as they were before. It seems as if someone, or something is sucking all their energies...draining them of their powers."

"I think I know who it is..." Riece suddenly spoke up.

Everyone then turned their heads toward her.

"Who is it then?" Freeda asked.

"It's Tempest." Riece replied.

"How did you know about that, Riece?" Jen asked.

"I heard Chaos Lord and Tempest talking about forming a new technique that would allow Tempest to drain the power of light and transform it into darkness." Riece explained.

"I knew he would be behind whatever is causing Azulongmon's power and the other gods' powers to be drained." Kenya said.

"That's not the only thing that I am sensing," Kari said, "I could sense Chaos Lord's power becoming stronger and stronger as if he digi-volved or something...it's really giving me the chills." "An evolution?" Kenya thought, "We really have to hurry then, we don't have much time left."

Back at Tai and the others...

"I really thought that when we sacrificed our Crests we wouldn't be able to get back here...if this IS the Digi-world." Mimi said.

"That's what we also thought," Zoe replied, "When we gave up our Digi-vices to save Koichi's life back...at our time."

"Hey, don't blame it on Koichi." Kouji cut in.

"It's alright, Kouji, it is the truth." Koichi said.

"It's quite different for us though," Ryo said, "We already thought we could come back since after fighting the D-Reaper and seeing our Partners being sucked right back here..."

"What do you mean?" Davis asked.

"Well, we were sealed off...because of a program that my dad created," Henry explained, "but several weeks after that, Takato here decided to visit the place where he used to keep Guilmon, his partner. Takato then saw a portal, the same portal that brought us to the digi-world."

"That's right." Kenta added, "But we never did have time to check it out again."

"So, what's the story with you guys?" J.P asked Cody.

"Well...the Digimon Sovereigns sealed us off." Cody replied.

"The sovereigns? You mean Azulongmon and the others?" Kazu asked.

"How did you guys know about them?" Cody asked.

"We met them during our time at the Digi-world, back when we were fighting D-Reaper." Jen replied.

"So, what do you guys mean by the sovereigns sealing you off?" Henry asked curious.

"Well, we already did our part in saving our world and the digital world, so the Digimon gods decided that it was time to completely seal of the two worlds." Ken explained.

"If that is true, then what are your partners doing with you?" Rika asked.

"There is an exception." Ken replied, "Once every three years. The portal that is sealing the real world from the digital world allows those digimon who has no evil intentions to take a glimpse of our world, and visit it-but they must not be seen however, by those who do not know of their existence. That portal only stays for a short period of time, for about a week or so."

"Guys, I think I could here voices..." Takuya said in a hushed voice.

"Now that you mention it..." Davis said in a loud voice that everyone looked at him and told him to 'shut up', but it was too late.

"Who's there?" Someone asked.

Tai and the others tried to hold their breath and hoped that whoever was talking would think that it was just their imagination.

"It's no use hiding over there, we could sense your presence." Another person said this time Matt suddenly recognized the person's voice.

"Hey Mimi," Matt said, "Didn't that sound like Jen to you?"

"Now that I think about it...yes." Mimi replied.

"Jen?" Izzy asked, "Who's this Jen?"

"He's one of the Crest Protectors." Mimi explained," He was the one who met up with us."

"Are you guys sure that he is that person?" Joe asked.

"Come out now!" Another person shouted, silencing Tai and the others, "There really is no use for hiding...if you do not show yourselves, we'll attack you, whether you be a friend or a foe!"

"Davis..." Tai said, "Why don't you digi-volve Veemon and let him face whoever these guys are."

"Are you crazy?" Davis exclaimed, "I won't put Veemon in trouble!"

"Veemon?" Another voice asked, "It can't be..."

"Oops..." Davis said, "sorry."

Then Tai's gang heard footsteps nearing their hiding place. Everyone hold their breath, several seconds later...

"I knew it." A familiar voice spoke. "That sounds like..." Matt began, "T.K!"

"It's alright guys," Kari exclaimed, "It's my brother and the others!"

"Kari!" Tai exclaimed running over towards her sister and hugging her.

"Big brother, not too tight, I can't breathe." Kari said.

"You guys made us worry." Yolei said.

"Sorry about that." T.K said, "we tried contacting you guys but it was no use...we don't know where we are to begin with."

"That doesn't matter now does it?" Joe asked, "You two are finally safe."

"By the way, who are all those people?" Kari asked.

"The Spirit Shinkers and the Tamers if I am not mistaken." Kenya replied.

"Spirit shinkers?" Kari and T.K asked," Then that must mean..."

"their the true owners of your ether eggs." Reika said.

"Ether eggs?" J.P asked, "I don't think we own such things."

"Yes you do." Someone spoke up, it was Bokomon.

"Bokomon?!" Zoe asked, "It has been a while! How's Neemon doing?"

"why don't you ask him for yourself." Bokomon said and he went back to the camp and dragged Neemon towards Zoe and the others. "Still acting stupid as ever." Kouji commented.

This made everyone laugh.

"Who else are here?" Tai asked.

Just then one by one, the digimons showed themselves to their partners. This made one heck of a reunion. When the chatter finally stopped it was already morning.

"Sorry to break your conversations." Misato apologized, "but, we can't stay here for long, we need to get to Mt. Infinity."

"Mt. Infinity?" Sora asked, "Isn't that the place where we made the sword, Reika?"

"It is." Reika replied.

"Wait a minute," T.K said, "if you guys were already there why didn't you fought with Tempest?"

"It's not that easy, T.K" Kenya explained, "Tempest's and Chaos Lord's domain is found on a hidden level inside the top part of Mt. Infinity, not everyone can see it."

After giving off their explanations, the group headed by the crest protectors began their way towards Mt. Infinity. It was such a joyous band, even for the fact that by the same time tomorrow, the whole Digi-world might not exist anymore if Chaos Lord, who is now in his supreme mode, Yamikaimon would succeed. Nothing eventful happened during their hike towards the Said Mountain, unless you would count the time when Davis accidentally let his and Maya's secret slip. But amongst the group perhaps, Kenya and T.K were the only one who seemed troubled. And Kari was able to notice it.

"What's the matter, T.K?" Kari asked, "You're not as happy to see everyone as you should be."

"I am happy, Kari." T.K replied, "but, I can't help but think that if Jen-I really did send them to help us out...then that must mean the 4 sovereigns cannot handle this by themselves."

"You may be right, but as long as we have everyone here who is willing to help defend the digital world I am sure we'll be victorious." Kari said.

"I'm not sure at all, Kari." T.K said, "something tells me, there's more to this prophecy than what we have heard."

It was already nighttime when Kenya and the entire group of Digi-destineds finally arrived at the foot of Mt. Infinity. Everyone helped each other in building 4 tents one for the boys, one for the girls and two for their digimon companions. They also had a great feast thanks to Zoe who cooked up a lot of Italian based foods with the ingredients that they were able to find. It was when they finally got inside their tents that Kari and Zoe got to know each other better.

"So, you're the Kari that they were all talking about." Zoe said.

"Yes. And I presume your Zoe?" Kari asked.

"That's right, Izumi Orimoto, that's me but you can just call me Zoe." Zoe replied smiling, "but how did you know who I am? I don't think anyone introduced me before."

"I heard about you from Kenya, the one who was leading our group earlier." Kari answered, "I have something that belongs to you."

"Something that belongs to me?" Zoe asked. "Let's go outside, I think it would be better to show you what I mean." Kari said as she walked towards the opening of the tent.

"Where are you two going?" Sora asked them when she saw them leaving.

"Just outside to catch some fresh air." Kari replied.

"Okay then, Good night you two." Sora said as she tucked herself to bed.

When the two girls finally got outside, no one was there except for T.K and Takuya who were trying to climb the mountain.

"Why didn't you tell Sora what you are going to do?" Zoe asked bewildered.

"I don't think she'll understand this..." Kari replied, then facing T.K and Takuya she called out, "Hey T.K! What are you guys doing?"

"Kari?" T.K asked surprised to see that they are not the only ones who were still awake.

"Zoe?" Takuya asked the same way.

"It's us alright, so what are you two doing?" Zoe asked.

"We were just trying to climb this mountain...to see how far we could go..." Takuya replied, "And so far, we haven't even been able to reach a feet above the ground."

"Yeah." T.K agreed, "Something's really weird...climbing a mountain shouldn't be as hard as this."

"Did you try to Digivolve?" Kari asked T.K.

"Can't" T.K replied, "Patamon's already asleep and I can't digivolve by myself."

"Did you see if Gatomon's still awake?" Kari asked facing the tent that belonged to the Digimons.

"I think she's still awake..." Takuya was the one who replied, "It sure is nice to see them again."

"Yeah." Zoe agreed, "I didn't expect that the 3 holy digimons would become your partners."

"How did you know about Patamon and Gatomon?" Kari asked going over the tent and calling after her partner in a hushed voice.

"We fought alongside them during the time we were here...in fact, they're the ones who called out to us." Takuya explained.

"Patamon didn't tell me about that before...are you sure it's them?" T.K asked.

"Bokomon's the one who can answer if Patamon is THE Seraphimon and if Gatomon is THE Ophanimon." Zoe replied.

Several minutes later...

"Okay, are you ready, Gatomon?" Kari asked.

"Yea, let's get this over with Kari, I'm already feeling sleepy." Gatomon said yawning.

"Alright then." Kari replied, then she lifted her D3 high upon the air and cried, "Digi-mental up!"

Then with a flash of pink light, Kari transformed into...Kazemon!

"Kazemon?!" Takuya and Zoe exclaimed.

"How did you...?" Zoe asked.

"It's a long story, but I think it's about time to return this to you since you're already here." Kazemon replied, "Besides, T.K also has Takuya's digi- spirit of Burning Greymon."

"Is that true, T.K?" Takuya asked.

"Yeah. I used it to defeat the dark side of Misato...but I don't think we'll be needing them that much when I fight against Tempest...I already have the Grana Saber after all." T.K replied.

Then someone suddenly spoke from behind that made them surprised, it was Kenya.

"But even if you already have the Grana Saber, do you really think that it would be enough to defeat Tempest?" Kenya asked.

"Kenya? I thought you were already asleep." T.K said.

"I was, but I kinda got thirsty..." Kenya replied, "now answer me, T.K. Do you really think it would be enough?"

"I think so, I'm not fighting alone after all...I've got my friends to back me up." T.K replied.

Kari who has now returned to her normal self also agreed with T.K.

"I see...so that's how you guys see it..." Kenya said, then he began to walk towards the tent, but before he got inside, he said, "It's getting pretty late, you four should best sleep...we have a long hike tomorrow."

Everyone agreed and they began to head back to their tents. When they got inside, Kari, Takuya and Zoe had immediately fallen asleep. Inside the guys' tent, T.K was trying his best to sleep but failing to do so.

"Something's bothering me about what Kenya said." T.K thought, "He...seems different. As if he's not sure from this point on what will happen to us..."

It was only half an hour later that T.K fell asleep, and the last thing on his mind was of the battle that would ensue between him and Tempest.

To be continued...

N/A:

Yes!!! I finally got to update my story. I have gotten plenty of reviews so far and e-mails almost begging me to update soon. I wanted too but I just got caught up with all the fuzz about me going to college, and so far, my schedule is really and totally booked. But don't you guys worry, I'm not going to stop writing this fic. But before I will tell you the summary of the next chapter, I am first going to make a poll and hope that you would help me decide about a certain something...here it is:

POLL: Would you guys want to have a sequel to Hope of Darkness? Yes or No.

I hope you all will participate with this poll since I am only interested in doing something that a lot of people will like. But enough riff-raff, here's the summary for Chapter 21:

The night has finally ended, but when day breaks, something has happened in camp that set the whole group into confusion (and even chaos?!) what could that be? Jen-I also shows up and briefs the gang on what they're suppose to do, and gives a special gift to our DD-kids, now what could that be? Next on Hope of Darkness, Chapter 21: The castle that sees no light! The end is near and so is the Review button, please review!!!