Disclaimer: I do not own Digimon, the Chosen Digi-Destined, the Tamers or the Frontier Digi-Destined. I also don't own the rights to the Dragonball GT or Digimon Frontier storylines. Dorothy Kaimodosu and Avengemon are character rights of Dark Warrior. Max, Keke, Kara, Tike, David, Sam and Pikkan are rightful characters of D3 creator, Max Acorn AKA MA. Wyveemon is a character contributed by Alan Wilkinson. Artificial Jax, Sonja, Virus, and Burizalor are characters I've created for this story.
Kanius: It's that time to find out which Digi-Destined is going to die. Which one will be taken out of the picture for the time being? There's only one way to find out! On top of that, Artificial Jax becomes the Super Artificial! Let's not keep you guys into suspense! On with the fic! Enjoy the read!
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[Digimon Frontier Opening theme "Fire!!" plays]
The Ultimate Artificial! Artificial Jax and Hell Fighter Unite!
East Shinjuku District
"Dear sister. Come to your senses. Join with me."
Sonja was taken back by this and looks deeply into her brother's eyes. The male's cold eyes were starting to emit a crimson glow, which immediately put Sonja under a hypnotic control.
"We belong together. You know deep down inside that we do. It would be glorious if you joined us to destroy the Digi-Destined and everything they worked for. After all, we are siblings."
"Yes… We are siblings… forever."
"Sonja! Snap out of it!" Yolei screamed. "How can you even call that creep your brother?!"
"Momma? What's wrong?" David asked.
Sonja walks away from David and slowly approaches Jax like a mindless zombie.
"There's got to be something to break his control over her!" Ken said.
"It's time to come home, dear sister."
Sonja walks towards her brother and still was under his hypnotic control. Her zombie glare had frightened David away.
"Mom! What are you doing? We should be waiting for dad to get here."
"We are meant to be together, brother… Just like the old days when we were rebellious kids… It's been so very long. I'll be coming home."
"Yes, that's right. Together again. After all, we are siblings."
"Stop it! Stop listening to his bantering, Sonja!" Ken calls out.
This immediately forced Sonja to stop cold at her tracks. She returned to reality and looks ahead to find Jax.
"You can't do this! You have an adopted child and a husband to care for," Ken stated. "Don't you go abandoning them and return to your old ways."
"He's right, Sonja. You made a choice to stay with Davis. He helped to change you!"
"Look at what you are saying you fools!" Jax exclaimed. "Sonja is an artificial human just like me. Get that through your skulls. We were built by the brilliant Datamon."
"Brilliant?!" the digimon said in unison.
"Have you lost your mind?!" Yolei asked. "Datamon brilliant?!"
"How can you even think to call a heartless monster like him brilliant?!" Ken asked. "You even destroyed Datamon yourself, remember?!"
This statement from the former Kaiser caused Jax to think back to his memories. The artificial was starting to regain what little humanity he had left. Ken had managed to strike a nerve into Jax.
"You resented Datamon, Jax! Think back to the day you killed him yourself for taking away your humanity!"
"I resented… Datamon…? I killed him?"
Suddenly, Jax managed to receive yet another telepathic message from Hell Fighter. The voice rang out through his mind to give him a quick reminder of their agenda.
"What are you doing, Jax?! Snap out of it! You have to find me! Our time has come!"
Jax shook his head to jog out every past memories of himself resenting Datamon and brought himself back to reality. He gives a sneer over to Ken.
"What has happened to you, Jax?! I thought you would have changed over these years!" Ken said. "You can't even make your own decisions!"
"Shut up! Shut your mouth, human!"
With that said, Jax points his hand over to Ken and shoots out a quick energy blast. The blast traveled out so quick that not even the digimon could have detected it. Everyone, including Yolei and Sonja, gasped in horror as the blast went through Ken's chest cavity. The young man collapses onto the ground with a gaping hole wound. The children gathered around the fallen Ken in tears.
"OH MY GOD!! KEN!!" Yolei screamed in painful agony. "KEN!"
"No! Ken!" Wormmon cried.
"This can't be happening! Not him!" Hawkmon said.
Sonja's eyes widened in horror as she had witnessed her husband's best friend being murdered by her own brother. She looks back to the years she, Davis, Ken and Yolei spent together as friends. She even drew herself out from being an anti-social individual and become open with them. Much like Ken, Sonja had learned to appreciate friends. She even accepted David as more than just an adopted child but as her own son. This was all thanks to Davis helping to opening Sonja's once cold heart.
"Poppa!" The Ichijouji children cried. "Poppa!"
Yolei grasped the hand of her now dead husband's hand and buried her face against his stomach. Tears swelled up in her eyes in sorrow for the loss of her husband, Ken. Sonja turns around to face Jax with eyes filled with a mix of not just sadness but anger and hatred.
"Ken was a good friend! My husband's best friend! You unforgiving bastard! You just had to kill him!"
"Momma?" David asked. "That bad man is no uncle of mine!"
"David. Get away from here now."
"But, mom-"
"NOW!!"
The boy jumps back away from the angered woman. He walks back to where Yolei and the others were mourning over Ken. Sonja's fists clenched tightly as she screamed out at the man she now once called her brother.
"Now, it's time to go, Sonja…"
"He was my husband's best friend… He was a dear friend of mine… A loving family man… Why did you kill him…?"
"What…?"
"YOU KILLED HIM!"
Sonja leaps forward with tremendous speed and phases out from her brother's sight. Even he couldn't detect her movements since she was an artificial. Suddenly, Jax felt a strong force being slammed against his face. The woman had punched him in the face with a right hand and follows it up a kick to his right side.
"I'LL KILL YOU!!"
She then finishes off her brother with a fist into his gut, which was enough force to send him flying through a building. Sonja lands down and growls deeply.
"Whoa… Mom…" David said. "I've… never seen her like that…"
"That's it! Now kill him! Kill that bastard!" Yolei screamed. "That murderer is no brother of yours! Avenge Ken!"
"My word… I hope that was enough to finish him," Hawkmon said. "I don't think anyone can even get up from that."
"No… He's not done yet! Look!"
Everyone looks ahead to find Jax rising out from the pile of rubble without a single dent. The artificial stands with a grin on his face.
"Bastard! If that had been my husband, I wouldn't have hesitated to kill you on the spot."
"Too bad your dear husband wasn't here to see it," Jax replied.
"No! There's no way! C'mon, Sonja! Finish him off now!" Yolei cried. "Don't hold back! I don't give a damn if he is your brother!"
"Dear sister. You just wasted any chance of me sparing you," Jax said. "You've become way too attached to these humans and now you've become one of them. But if you wish to die with these humans, then I'll grant your wish."
As soon as he said that, Jax puts out his hand and positions it over to Sonja. The woman gasped in horror and calls out to everyone in the background.
"Yolei! You have to get everyone away from here! Take Ken's body and find a safe location!"
"What about you, mom?!" David asked.
"Don't you worry about me! I promise to come back safely! That's a promise! Now get out of here!"
"C'mon, David! We're leaving!" Yolei said.
"You could use our help," Hawkmon said. "Allow us to aid you!"
"Besides, he killed my partner and longtime friend!" Wormmon stated.
"I said all of you go! I need to do this myself! Go now!"
Taking her orders by heart, Yolei and the digimon led the children away from the disaster zone. Yolei carried the corpse of her husband and dried out whatever tears she had left.
Sonja turns away and focuses her attention back onto the cold eyes of Jax, the monster she once referred to as her brother.
"Oh, Jax… It looks like you've returned to the bad boy you used to," Sonja muttered. "If you wish to take anyone else's lives, then take mine. Leave Yolei, my son and everyone else out of this. That's all I ever ask…"
However, Jax had other intentions in mind as he directed his hand towards the group who had fled from sight. Sonja quickly phases out and appears ahead of them as their guardian angel.
"No! I said stay away from them!" Sonja screamed.
As Jax shoots out an energy blast, the female retaliates by shooting out her own energy blast. They directed their attacks against one another and attempted to cancel each other out. However, Jax overpowered his older sister and sends her flying across through another building. The female was left sprawled in a pile of debris as her clothes were torn to shreds. Jax flies over to where she laid and spat on her motionless form.
"Stupid human."
The artificial takes off into the skies and heads out towards the outskirts of Tokyo, where Hell Fighter was awaiting for his arrival.
Sonja managed to move about through the debris and opened her eyes slowly. Tears of sadness had poured over her face. The once cold and rebellious girl had now shown full human emotion.
"Jax… How could you have done this…? I thought you resented Datamon for taking away your human life… You're nothing but a hypocrite… The baby brother… I once knew is no more… Davis… If you ever see my brother… you have my permission to… finish him…"
With that said, Sonja fell back into a comatose state and lets a final teardrop fall down from across her left cheek.
Shinjuku Park
Calumon was running away from a fleet of Vilemon and Cultivarmon. The white butterball scurried off despite possessing such tiny feet and cried out.
"CULU! CULU! THEY'RE GONNA EAT ME!!"
"There's no escaping us, little one! Now get in our bellies!" A Vilemon screeched.
"No way! I don't even taste good!"
"Going somewhere shortys?!" a familiar voice calls out.
The virus digimon fleet turned to find Beelzebumon charging forward and slashing through them with his claws.
"Darkness Claw!!"
Within a matter of moments, Beelzebumon stopped to watch each virus explode into a cloud of data. Calumon came out of hiding and cheered one the demon lord.
"Yay! Yay! Beelzebumon did it!"
"That takes care of the small fries. Ah, jeez! Did they really have to waste away the big boys?!" Beelzebumon said. "All they left me were these losers."
Suddenly, a deep roar was heard as Calumon freaked out. Beelzebumon turned to find the tiger deva himself emerging out ready to pounce on his unsuspecting prey.
"I've found the traitors to digimon! Now you two shall feel my wrath!"
"Um, come again? We haven't met pal, but you're already annoying me."
Beelzebumon puts out his gun in front of Mihiramon's head and pulls the trigger.
"Double Impact…"
The demon lord pulled the trigger and shoots a bullet out through Mihiramon's forehead. The tiger deva roared out in agony and exploded into a massive cloud of data. Beelzebumon grabs Calumon and takes off into the skies.
"Like I said, Calumon, small fries… Looks like they've cleaned up the mess here. Next stop, Tokyo."
"I wonder what's in Tokyo?"
"You'll see soon enough, butterball."
Digital Limbo
Back within the deepest pits of Digital Limbo, the sounds of fists being thrown and energy blasts fired had become nothing more than a distant memory. It seemed as though the fighting had ended. In fact, it has ended. The villain pair, Burizalor and Virus, was looking on from afar the distance. They looked down at the ice cube containing both Gallantmon and Omega X.
"So, Burizalor. How do you like this undignified sight?"
"Ha! Not even these two fools can stand up to our hellish technique, Hell Death Cage, which has dropped them here in the bottom of Digital Limbo."
"Yes and they put up such a great effort, but alas they couldn't withstand being frozen into two ice cubes."
"Now is the time when we avenge ourselves of all the years of bitterness we've held against Taichi! Takato will also suffer the same fate as his idol!" Burizalor snickered. "As we shatter you two into pieces!
The villains positioned themselves for a double assault on their defenseless foes. Burizalor channeled his wicked energy through the tip of a single finger and prepared to blast the ice cubes. Meanwhile, Virus cupped his hands together to unleash the Terra Beam.
"How ironic that you must die at the hands of your own technique, Taichi," Virus said. "Too bad we couldn't give you an ode to your funerals."
"It's a shame we can't even cremate our dear friends, but this is the most painful way to die, Taichi! Say goodbye!"
Just as the villains were about to attack, a flash of energy rained down upon the ice cubes and was melting away the ice. This caught Burizalor by complete surprise.
"Hey, Virus! Cease your attack! What the hell is that?!"
"What…? What's the meaning of this?!"
"The ice is melting, Burizalor! I thought you said the ice couldn't be melted by anything!"
"Tell that to him!"
The tyrant pointed up towards a massive armored warrior with a sword in one hand. The monster looked exactly like Imperialdramon Fighter Mode yet it's armor was white and had a more angelic aura to it.
"Oh no! It's him!" Virus exclaimed. "It's Paladin!"
"You two should have really done your homework!" Paladin Mode said. "This particular ice can be melted by celestial beings. Too bad you forgot that these are my grounds to watch over."
"Virus! Why didn't you tell me the ice would be melted by him?!"
"Because you asked!"
As the ice completely melted away, Omega X and Gallantmon found themselves restored to normal. Their powers remained intact and did not fade away due to being sealed within ice cubes. Omega X lets out a sigh of relief.
"Whew, that was close… I thought I was going to suffocate in there!"
"Me, too. Hey, check that out up there!"
The heroes look up to find Paladin Mode levitating above the ceiling. His holy aura rained down onto the dark realms of limbo. Burizalor and Virus turned away from the light.
"This thing always manages to happen!" Virus cried out.
"Our plan has been ruined by you, Paladin! You'll regret this!" screamed Burizalor.
"Hey, don't go screaming at me for this," Paladin replied. "You two started this. Taichi. Takato. Those are your names, correct?"
"Yeah. That's our names," Gallantmon replied.
"If you freed us from being sealed inside those ice cubes, then we thank you. But, how do you know our names?"
"Let's just say that your friend, Takeru, knows me very well."
"TK?!"
"I was the one who helped him escape limbo after Hikari defeated Virus."
"So you're the Paladin! Wow, you're power is amazing!"
"Yes, but you have far surpassed me, Taichi. I leave this to you and Gallantmon to take care of these villains. They've been causing a misfit of trouble for years down here. Can you help to straighten them up?" Paladin asked.
"Sure! You don't have to ask us twice!" Gallantmon replied. "Ready to go at it again, partner?"
"You bet! Hey, Burizalor! Virus! Wanna go for round two?! We're wasting you two punks once and for all!"
With that said, the heroes faded away and caught the villains by surprise. Virus turns to find Omega X slamming his fist into his gut. Gallantmon knocked Burizalor backwards from a single shield bash. The villain pair was sent skidding down the slope and into the pit where the ice machine was standing. Omega X takes off after Burizalor while Gallantmon was in hot pursuit of Virus.
"Good luck my friends," Paladin said. "Now to send a telepathic message to that Izzy. The time has come to open the portal back to the real world"
With Paladin taking off into the distance, the heroes started where they had left off in their showdown with Burizalor and Virus. Omega X takes off into the air with Burizalor following him out. The tyrant immediately calls forth his clones, who had emerged out from their hiding spots. The warrior turns to face them and puts his hand out. He starts to blast away each and every one of Burizalor's clones effortlessly.
"One for you! And one for you! This one's for the ol' man!"
"How dare you toy around with my clones! You'll regret this, Taichi!"
"Actually, Burizalor. I'm not kidding around. I'm through with this crap you're putting me through. Why don't you fight me with your own strength and techniques rather than rely on these pussy clones."
Burizalor growled deeply after listening to the warrior insult his clones. He shoots himself forward and throws out a fist. Omega X easily sidesteps him and knees him in the gut. The tyrant gasped out in pain and felt as if a planet had suddenly rammed into his belly. In other words, he already in pain just before Omega X even delivered the knee. Omega X takes advantage of his downed foe and slams his fists into the tyrant's back. The force was strong to send Burizalor plummeting to the ground.
Meanwhile, Gallantmon Crimson Mode was deflecting each shot being implemented by Virus. The artificial couldn't even nail a ki shot at his crimson adversary. Virus phases behind Gallantmon and applies a bear hug on him.
"Let's see you get out of this one, Takato! I'm going to break through this armor of yours with whatever strength I have!"
With that said, Virus' body started to pump up and enlarge. This helped Virus to gain more strength to apply such an effective bear hug. Gallantmon cries out in pain and attempts to break free, much to Virus' delight.
"Yes! Now, do the right thing and surrender. I just might spare your life if you do."
"…No… Never… You're the one who's going to give up!"
"What?"
Gallantmon's form radiates with a crimson aura and he quickly bursts out with tremendous energy. He sends Virus flying back. Gallantmon turns around and summons forth his Invincible Swords. He dashes through Virus and slashed through the artificial's tough hide.
"Now to put an end to this!"
The crimson knight channels more energy through his swords, materializes them into a single sword and tosses it through Virus' chest.
"Final Justice!!"
The artificial is sent plummeting to the ground with the sword impaled through his gut. The villains manage to rise to their feet with little damage to their bodies. Even Virus managed to rip the sword out of his chest.
"Damn! What's it going to take to kill these guys?!" wondered Gallantmon.
"Ha! Ha! You still don't get it do you? No matter how many times you kill us… We always come back to life," Virus laughed.
"Ah. So you are technically dead, right?" Omega X said as he landed on top of the ice machine.
"That's right! Which means you two are screwed! You'll just wear yourselves out while we keep on going!" replied Burizalor.
"Well, thanks for the info, boys!" said Omega X. "You don't mind if we use this ice machine of yours, now do you?"
The warrior walks over and waves his finger over the activation button. The villain pair looks on in utter shock and gaping mouths.
"Since this ice machine works mainly on dead beings, then it shouldn't be a problem for you two. Well, it was nice knowing you two but this is your last stand!"
With that said, Omega X immediately presses the button to activate the ice machine. Burizalor and Virus quickly take off into the distance to avoid being caught in the ice winds.
"Takato! Stop them!" Omega X calls out.
"With pleasure."
Gallantmon Crimson Mode flies out to catch up to the villain pair. He quickly phases in front of the two and forms another sword in his right hand. Virus attempts to shoot out a Terra Beam, but he was stopped dead cold by another Invincible Sword. Burizalor used precious time to evade past Gallantmon. Gallantmon found himself surrounded by the clones.
"Crap! Takato's not going to hold out much longer! The ice machine's already sending out ice winds. If only I can distract the clones and draw them into the winds. Takato! I've got a plan! Hang in there!"
Omega X uses his Time Warp teleportation and appears yards away from the clones. He waves over to the clones and flies out towards the ice winds. The Burizalor clones take off after Omega X with rapid speed. The ice winds were drawing nearer. Omega X quickly teleports away from the ice winds. The Burizalor clones were immediately caught by the ice winds and each one were being turned into ice cubes.
"Yeah! Way to go, Tai!" Gallantmon cheered. "Now! It's my turn!"
The crimson knight catches up to a fleeing Burizalor and grabs him by the tail. He tosses him into Virus. Finally, Gallantmon draws out another pair of swords and channels holy energy through them.
"Final Justice!!"
He sends the two swords and watches as they impale through the villains' chests. Omega X follows it up by firing a Terra Beam to push the ice winds towards the villain pair. Knowing they couldn't do a thing, the villains were caught by the ice winds and turned into ice cubes. The encased super villains plummeted to the ground to become limbo's newest decoration ornaments.
"Whew! We did it, Tai!" Gallantmon said. "You weren't about these guys! They gave me quite a workout!"
"To think they haven't changed despite being stuck down here for years," Omega X said. "It's such a shame."
"What can you expect from super villains?"
"Good point. No matter how you try to reason with them, they just won't listen. Anyone, let's forget about them. I'm sure that Paladin guy has plans for them. We have to focus on getting out of here."
"So any idea where we can find an exit?"
"To be honest, I have no clue. It's my first time being here. Wait, maybe that Paladin might know where the exit is. I say we go find him. Let's go, kid!"
"Right behind ya!"
Omega X takes off into the distance in search of Paladin with Gallantmon tagging along. If there is anyone who knows about the exit portal out of limbo, it would be Paladin. Only he holds the key to their escape from digital limbo.
Earth. Odaiba
Back on Earth, more specifically Odaiba, Mystic Celesta was on the receiving end of ferocious attacks by the Royal Knights. Her right arm being turned into metal didn't do her any favors. The angelic warrior goes on the defensive against the more powered duo.
"If my arm wasn't in this condition, I would wasted you two in no time," Mystic Celesta threatened.
"Maybe so, but you're in no condition to tell us otherwise," Dynasmon said. "Crusadermon. Let us finish off this little nuisance."
"Agreed. I'm growing tired of her voice. Tell you what sweets. Before we finish you, I wouldn't mind take that lock of that gorgeous blonde hair of yours and rip off your pretty little face."
Mystic Celesta puts her guard and channels enough holy energy through her left arm.
"Now! You are finished!" the Royal Knights exclaimed in unison.
As soon as the duo flew down towards Mystic Celesta, the angelic warrior took advantage of the situation and fires out a massive energy blast through her left arm. Dynasmon manages to dodge away, but Crusadermon wasn't so lucky. The rose-armored knight was caught by the blast and incinerated in no time.
"Crusadermon!! No!! You wench! You're going to regret doing that!"
"Step away from my woman!" a male's voice calls out.
Mystic Celesta laughs in glee as she watches an energy blast nail Dynasmon head on. The Royal Knight was caught in the blast and suffers the same fate as his partner did. Mystic Celesta turns to find War Angemon being followed by Pikkan, Cyberleomon, the Tamers, Tike and Kara. She looks down and watches as her right arm was restored since War Angemon easily disposed of Dynasmon.
"Hey, babe. I guess I came just in time," War Angemon said.
"Well, it's kind of embarrassing to be saved by you, but thanks."
"Mom! You were great out there!" Tike said.
"Yeah! We knew you'd pull through! Our parents are the greatest!" Kara cheered gleefully.
"Now that we've taken care of most of the problems here. I say we head out to Tokyo. I picked up onto Yamato's ki," Pikkan stated.
"Then Tokyo is our next stop," said War Angemon. "By the way, where are Davis and the Legendary Warriors?"
"Last time I checked, they were heading out to Shibuya," said Henry. "I'm sure they'll catch up with us later."
"Hey! Looks like we won't be going there alone! I see Beelzebumon and Calumon!" Rapidmon said. "Heh. Heh. Calumon's taking first class with that winged punk."
"They're heading out towards Tokyo's direction. That's exactly where we need to be going," replied Rika.
"Ok, then! Next stop, Tokyo!" Mystic Celesta said. "Let's move out!"
Outskirts of Tokyo
Meanwhile, back around the outskirts of Tokyo, two colliding forces slammed against one another across the heavens. The force of their collisions caused the city to tremble under their sheer power. The city had already been previously evacuated after an invasion had previously forced the people out.
Metalla X lands on top of a water tower and stares off at the Hell Fighter artificial. The artificial was standing yards away from the warrior on top of a devastated building.
"You evenly matched me? Ha! Don't make me laugh! Your power level is pathetic compared to mine! On your best damn day, you couldn't even fight a cold!" Metalla X insulted the artificial.
"Those are some awfully big words, Yamato," Datamon calls out.
The warrior turns to find Datamon and Dr. Myuumon levitating behind him. The masterminds were pretty confident of their artificial. This puzzled Metalla X.
"Yes, these are big words from somebody who prides himself on knowing his enemy!"
"What do you mean?!"
"This artificial being is only running at half strength," replied Dr. Myuumon. "What? You mean to tell us that you didn't know? And you think that you're superior?"
Suddenly, Metalla X and the masterminds looked up to find another person making his way over to the scene. It was Artificial Jax and he came landing down on the same rooftop where Hell Fighter stood. Metalla X was caught by surprise at the sight of two artificials.
"Wait… There are two of them?! What are you doing with two artificials?!"
"A-hoy! There mates!" Beelzebumon calls out to everyone.
Metalla X looked back to find Beelzebumon with Calumon waving out to the warrior.
"Beelzebumon?! Calumon?!"
"Thought I'd see what the fuss is all about."
"You idiot why did you bring Calumon here?! He's going to get in the way!"
"Aww. I just wanted to see some action," Calumon said. "Hey, who are those two guys? They don't look very nice."
"To you, they're mad scientists," Metalla X said.
"And what's the deal with those other two? One of them looks human!"
"It's a long story, Beelzebumon."
"Brother!!"
"Matt!"
Finally, along came War Angemon and Mystic Celesta. Pikkan, Cyberleomon, Jeri, Mega Gargomon, Sakuyamon, Tike and Kara also followed them.
"TK? Kari? Well, looks like the whole gang is here," Metalla X said. "Has Tai and Takato come back yet?"
"No. They're still stuck inside that hole," Tike replied.
"But I'm sure we don't need them to beat these guys," Kara said.
"Say? What's the deal here? Who are these four guys?" Mega Gargomon said. "Yeah and one of them looks like a human."
"Dr. Myuumon?! I thought you perished at the hands of Bebimon!" Sakuyamon asked.
"You know that guy?" Jeri asked.
"He's responsible for creating Bebimon and for nearly taking our bodies for his sick experiments."
"How observant of you dear Rika," Dr. Myuumon said. "It's been a while. You thought I kicked the bucket? There's no way I'm dying on my experiments. Besides, Datamon has helped me to create the supreme artificial beings."
"Supreme artificial beings?!" Pikkan wondered.
"That's enough chat now, my dears," the Tufflesurian scientist said. "The time has come to unveil the final stage of our plan of the perfect artificial human!"
Dr. Myuumon points over the two artificial beings with sheer delight.
"My dear fools! When these two artificials merge, they will become the most perfect being ever created," Datamon stated. "Each complete part of one will fill in the incomplete gaps in the other's mechanical structures."
"Culu! Culu! He's taking big words!" Calumon complained.
"Shh. Be quiet little one," Cyberleomon whispered.
"The mechanical parts will take on an organic quality, like a cyborg," Datamon continued on.
"It will then mutate to become more efficient," replied Dr. Myuumon.
Artificial Jax steps forward to Hell Fighter and stood next to him. Their eyes simultaneously started to emit a crimson glow and their bodies were coated with bright auras.
"We are but one split in two," Jax said.
"But that's about to change," replied Hell Fighter.
Within a matter of moments, the two artificials were pulled together and merged into one being. Their incomplete gaps had finally been filled along with their mechanical parts becoming organic. Their form was then engulfed in a golden aura encasing. The digimon shielded their eyes from the exploding mass of light. The masterminds looked on with sheer delight at the completion of their ultimate creation.
"Damn! My eyes!" Beelzebumon cursed.
"I can't even see them!" War Angemon said.
As the golden aura faded away, everyone gazed their eyes upon the magnificent sight of the newly merged artificial being. His form was longer, slender and built for agility. His attire included long blue jean pants with a torn hole on the left side. The boots were long and brown. A belt buckle wrapped around his waist with a golden plate with the Pentagon insignia. His upper body attire consisted of long black spandex that covered nearly his upper form. Golden bands wrapped around his wrists. His shoulders revealed flesh from out of the spandex bodysuit. Around his neck was a long, orange bandana. His head was lowered. His black hair was lengthened nearly down to his chest.
The masterminds chuckled in delight at the sight of their ultimate artificial creation. Everyone else were shocked in disbelief that they were able to easily merge without requiring to use a fusion dance or earrings of the sort. They merged together as if they had performed a Bio-merge like Gallantmon and a normal fusion like Omega X.
"They merged with ease!" Metalla X said. "Just like myself and Tai!"
"Shouldn't you not be surprised, brother?" asked War Angemon.
"Wow… I'm speechless," Mega Gargomon said.
"Um, sis, I think we better leave this to the grownups. There's no chance in hell we even stand a chance!" Tike commented.
"Yeah, we'd just get in the way…"
Super Artificial Jax turns around to face his adversaries and sends out an invisible force, which causes the ground under them to erupt and create a massive crater. The digimon were thrown off their guards from his sheer power.
"Beelzebumon! Don't let me go!" Calumon cries out.
"Ack! You're choking me!" Beelzebumon gagged.
"Leomon! Pikkan!" Jeri screamed.
"Don't worry, Jeri. We've got you," Pikkan said. "Damn, what power!"
"About time we managed to find ourselves a challenge," said Mystic Celesta.
"Yes! At last the final stage to our plan is underway," Datamon stated.
"We have created the ultimate artificial being! Digi-Destined! Behold! Super Artificial Jax!"
"He is all we need to control this retched human infestation!"
The super artificial levitates down into the crater and looks down upon himself. Jax motions over to his left hand and examines it thoroughly. There seemed to be red orbs attached at the palms.
Metalla X had seen enough and immediately ascends into his second-level stage. He takes off from the ledge and swoops down upon the distratced Jax.
"I'm taking your ass down, bastard! Take this!"
With that said, Metalla X comes into close contact with Jax and slams his powered-up fist against Jax's face. The ferocious blow of Metalla X would have struck down any normal adversary level two. Yet, the super artificial took the fist head on without a care in the world. This caught Metalla X by complete surprise.
"Ack! You're face! But, how?!"
Jax merely smiled at the vain efforts of Metalla X, grabs his hand and tosses the warrior aside as if he were a rag doll. Next up to attack was the Tamer duo. Sakuyamon came ahead and slams her staff against the artificial's spine. The staff snaps in two.
"My staff! All right, take this! Spirit Strike!"
As Sakuyamon summoned forth a wave of spirit foxes, the artificial turns and quickly puts up an energy field. The spirit foxes were easily dispelled against the energy field. Mega Gargomon came next as he fired away his favorite missile.
"Gargo Missiles!"
The smiley missiles came ahead towards Jax, but the artificial stopped the missiles at their tracks. He merely touched the tip of them and caused them to detonate in his face. Mega Gargomon hops back as he laughed towards his efforts.
"Yeah, Henry! We nailed him!"
"Um, you might want to rethink that," Sakuyamon said. "Look above you!"
"No way!"
The artificial came levitating down without a single scratch on his body. The Tamers were stunned beyond believe that their combined efforts couldn't even make Jax flinch.
Beelzebumon puts Calumon in Jeri's hands and takes off with Cyberleomon tagging along.
"Jeri. You stay here with the kids," Pikkan said. "I'm going out there to do what I can. I can't guarantee that I can win."
"Just do your best, Pikkan. Be careful."
"I will."
The Alterian heads off towards the battlefield to get his hands dirty and pay the price. Beelzebumon flies over at Jax and throws out an array of punches. The super artificial did not do anything but remain stiff as a statue. Beelzebumon leaps backwards while catching his breathe.
"Ugh! He's unstoppable!" Beelzebumon exclaimed. "My punches should have put a dent into him!"
Pikkan came running at Jax and delivers numerous punches and kicks across his body. Then, Cyberleomon rushes by through his adversary with a single sword slash. Their efforts were in vain as Jax remained unscathed from their attacks.
"Crap! His skin is tough!" Pikkan cursed. "Takeru! Hikari!"
"Out of the way everyone!" Mystic Celesta calls out to her comrades.
"We'll take care of this! Ready, Kari?"
"You bet!"
The angelic warriors stood across at opposite ends of the battlefield with Jax standing out in the middle as their primary target. They started a chant and unleashed two powerful energy blasts.
"HOLY-"
"BEAM!!"
The combined blasts hurtled towards Jax and slams against him with tremendous force. The digimon ducked away as the explosion grew bigger and caused the entire area to tremble under its force.
"Yeah! They did it!" Kara cheered.
"That was beautiful!" Jeri said. "Wasn't it Calumon?"
"Sure it was! Those were some pretty lights!"
"Um, guys. Don't be celebrating just now," Tike said. "Look ahead and you'll see what I mean."
With the smoke cloud clearing, the super artificial remained standing. His body remained completely unscathed even from the angels of light and hope. Their holy light just couldn't extinguish this evil.
"No! He survived?!" Mystic Celesta screamed. "It can't be!"
"This evil is on a whole different level!" exclaimed War Angemon.
"You've got to be kidding me?!" Mega Gargomon cried out.
"Their combined powers of light and hope couldn't do anything?!" Sakuyamon said.
"It didn't do a thing!" Cyberleomon finished.
Metalla X looks on ahead with a frightened look. Even the combined strength of his brother and Kari couldn't put the super artificial down to his knees.
"Are you fools done yet?!" Datamon scoffed. "Well then, Super Artificial Jax, now it's your turn to deal with these fools! It's time for you to demonstrate what you're truly capable of!"
The super artificial turns to face his adversaries and slowly rises from the ground through levitation. He phases out with tremendous speed and comes up towards Beelzebumon. He slams his fists against Beelzebumon to send the demon lord skidding across the dirt. Next, Jax came up towards Mega Gargomon and delivers a kick that brings the titan down to his knees. He then kicks away Sakuyamon. The artificial proceeds to double clothesline both Pikkan and Cyberleomon down with little effort. The warriors couldn't even sense out their foe's movements since he didn't emit ki energy. This made it even more difficult for them to follow out on the super fast enemy.
Super Artificial Jax polishes up on his remaining adversaries. He comes from behind War Angemon and slams his fist against his spine. Mystic Celesta tries to defend herself by blocking herself, but Jax manages to elbow her in the back of her head. Finally, Jax flies towards Metalla X and delivers an elbow against Metalla X's chest. The warrior is sent skidding across the dirt.
As soon as he finished attacking, Jax lands down and dusted himself off.
"Ha! No matter how many of you try to get together, the fact is that your collective weakness will always falter in the face of true strength," commented Dr. Myuumon.
"If you want, you can all die together," Datamon promptly stated.
Each warrior slowly rose to their feet to catch their collective breathes. Mystic Celesta shakes the cobwebs out and regains her motions.
"No! We've beaten them before and we can do it again! Dr. Myuumon and Datamon will be beaten!"
With that said, each warrior stood on their feet to recollect their energy and ascend to their most powered levels. Mystic Celesta channeled in through her hidden mystic powers once again while War Angemon ascended into his powered level one form. Metalla X gathered more energy to maintain his second level form. The Tamers only managed to regain strength to stand on their feet. Pikkan simply powers up to keep up with everyone else.
"Apparently, you have yet to understand that all of your bluster is meaningless," said Jax. "I guess have no choice but to demonstrate just a few of my skills. Watch closely now."
The super artificial takes flight above the crater and sends down an array of energy blasts that ran down upon the heroes.
"Flash Bomber!!"
The warriors quickly regrouped and avoided the blasts easily. Mystic Celesta takes off into the air to catch up to the super artificial. While continuing his assault, Jax puts out one hand to block out every punch thrown by the angelic warrior.
"My fists?!"
"I told you it was meaningless."
"Ice Barrier Beam!!"
Jax turns to be struck by Metalla X's most useful technique. However, Jax deflects the attack back at Metalla X. Pikkan comes behind the artificial and applies a headlock. Jax reaches over and tosses Pikkan off of him. Cyberleomon swung his sword overhead and an attempt to cut down Jax, yet the sword broke in half against the artificial's tough skin. Jax delivers a front kick against Cyberleomon's chest to send him sailing away. The super artificial proceeds to throw out a punch at Mystic Celesta yet misses. She brings her hands together to unleash her favorite technique.
"HOLY-"
Yet, she was stopped dead cold as Jax grabbed her by the neck. He tosses her down into the deep crater to become massacred by his continuous energy blasts.
"It's no use! I'm in control of this! Ha!"
"Oh damn! C'mon mom and dad!" Tike cries out.
"They can't even win as a team?! Is there any hope?!" Kara cried.
"We can't give up yet, kids. I haven't given up on Leomon and Pikkan just yet!"
"That Jax guy sure has some issues. He probably only wants new friends to play with," Calumon said.
"Friends?! What are you smoking?! That guy clearly has no friends if he's aligned with those two mad docs!" Kara replied.
"C'mon! Where's Uncle Tai and Takato when you need them?!"
Digital Limbo
Looking on through the dimension's viewing orb, Omega X and Gallantmon were witnessing the onslaught unfold with Jax taking apart their allies.
"Damn! My friends don't even stand a chance!" exclaimed Gallantmon. "Tai! We have to find this Paladin guy before they get massacred."
"I know, but we don't even know where he is! My sister, TK and Matt aren't doing well either! I'd rather be dead now than watch them getting massacred! Ugh! This is so stupid! If only we haven't been lured in this damn hellhole!"
"Why not try to use teleportation?"
"You heard what those two clowns said. It's useless here in limbo."
"They might be lying. C'mon you and I know full well we shouldn't trust punks like them."
"Good point. All right, it's worth a shot."
With that said, Omega X puts two fingers against his forehead to locate a perfect spot to teleport themselves out from limbo. After many attempts to do so, the warrior finally gave in and nodded his head.
"You're not going to believe this, Takato. For once, those two jerks were right. I can't teleport. I should have known that my technique has limits. Ok, then. Try contacting X."
"Ok, then. Here goes nothing."
As soon as he channeled his thoughts through to the masked warrior, he picked up a signal from his mentor.
"Tai! Are you two all right?!"
"Yeah. We had some run-ins with those two bastards but we managed to pull through. Can't believe Burizalor and Virus still haven't changed their ways over these years. Figures…"
"Well, you ought to know that nine times out of ten that evil never changes their colors."
"Ha! Good point, but look… You think you can get us out of this hellhole?"
"I'm afraid I can't. It's not apart of a higher power's jurisdiction to meddle with limbo's affairs. That's always been apart of the rules. Only guardians of limbo have authority."
"Can you at least bend the rules for once?"
"I really want to, but the rules are rules. Besides, I don't know why, but there's an odd force at work between the real world and Digital Limbo. Frankly, I don't know what's causing it and I don't know how to fix it. However, have you two met Paladin?"
"Yeah. We sure did! He helped us escape becoming snow cones at the hands of Burizalor and Virus. He saved our hides."
"Then, he can do it again. I'll contact him and he'll be over right away."
"Thanks, X. I owe you one."
"So, what's the deal, Tai?"
Omega X looks back to Gallantmon and gives him an assuring smile.
"Takato. Looks like we're getting back home."
Deep within Azulongmon's domain
Lying around Azulongmon's domain were the four Digital Cores. Within an instant, one orb started to crack part by some mysterious force. Perhaps the same force that X has been explaining about.
Earth. Outskirts of Tokyo
Super Artificial Jax looks down upon his fallen adversaries once the smoke cloud faded. Metalla X was the first to rise to his feet followed by everyone else.
"Ah, it still appears you still don't realize the difference in our powers," the artificial stated. "I admire your abilities to stand up after that assault."
"Oh yeah?! I admire your ability to die!" Metalla X screamed out. "Eat this! Ice Flash Attack!"
The warrior sends out a tremendous ice blast that causes the ground to tremble under its sheer might. The artificial takes the attack head on and it explodes on impact. Everyone shielded themselves from the flying debris.
"Ha! That's right! That's the last time you'll underestimate me!" said Metalla X.
But with the smoke clearing away, Super Artificial Jax remained completely unscathed from his opponent's assault.
"Ha! What a sad excuse of an attack!"
"Wha-What kind of bastard are you?!"
Super Artificial Jax puts out his hands in order to continue his 'Flash Bomb' assault. However, he felt an enormous sword slam against his back. Then, he turned to be met with an array of hurricanes. The attackers were revealed to be Kaiser Greymon and Kazemon.
"All right! It's Takuya and Zoe!" Kara cheered.
"Yes! This is exactly what we needed!" replied Tike.
"This is good news, isn't it Calumon?"
"You said it, Jeri! Hooray!"
Jax simply dusted himself off and faced the two legendary warriors. Kaiser Greymon puts his sword out in front of him and channels through the power of his firepower.
"It's two of the legendary warriors!" Dr. Myuumon exclaimed. "Finally! I get to extract some revenge on those nuisances!"
"Ah, so these are the legendary warriors who defeated Lucemon?" asked Datamon.
"Yes, but Super Artificial Jax will deal with them."
"Hey! Are you forgetting about us?!" another pair of voices call out.
Super Artificial Jax found himself surrounded by more of the legendary warriors. Metal Kabuterimon, Korikkakumon and Jagerloweemon accompanied Magna Garurumon.
"They're all here! All six of them!" Dr. Myuumon exclaimed. "This is my chance to destroy them!"
"It's about time you guys came," Sakuyamon muttered.
"They're making a mistake if they think they can attack him head on," said Mystic Celesta. "Their only prayer is Susanoomon but I doubt this guy will give them any time to form him…"
"Who said we've given up already?" Pikkan said. "We'll give them the time to form Susanoomon. What do you say?"
"I wish I had your ability to strategize in the first place."
"If that's our only option, then we'll take that gamble," said Metalla X. "Anything to beat this bastard…"
Jax looks around at each legendary warrior and chuckles. He was laughing at the sight of six warriors ready to give him a beating.
"So these fools rely on the six legendary warriors to finish the job?"
"Hey, where's Davis?!" asked Kaiser Greymon.
"He said he's get here as soon as possible," replied Metal Kabuterimon.
"I hope he hurries soon," said Kazemon.
"Davis? Oh, dear old Davis," Jax chuckled. "Has he left to check on his dear lady? I've already taken care of that nuisance."
The announcement made by Jax caused everyone to stop and listen to what he was about to reveal.
"She and Ken have been done in by yours truly."
With that said, everyone gasped in utter shock and sadness. Now they had lost two of their own at the hands of this unstoppable juggernaut. Even the strong Mystic Celesta was shedding tears.
"Ken?! That bastard killed him?!" War Angemon growled deeply.
"Not to mention his own twin sister?!" Cyberleomon said.
"How horrible!" Jeri cried.
"This meanie deserves a beating!" stated Calumon.
"For once, I agree with the butterball," Metalla X said. "Wait until I recover!"
"Leave this to us, Yamato," said Kaiser Greymon. "We'll avenge them. I promise you that."
"Then let us get started then, legendary warriors! Put your money where you mouth is," the super artificial said. "Show me how you've managed to earn the titles as legendary heroes."
"Well, you're about to get it, pal!"
Super Artificial Jax prepared himself for an assault by the six legendary warriors. One thing that they would need is plenty of time to form Susanoomon and finish off the ultimate artificial. Now was the time to avenge the deaths of Ken and Sonja.
Digital Limbo
The hero pair looked on through the viewing orb in desperation. Yet they were relieved that the legendary warriors would take over for a while.
"Good. All they need to do is pull together, regroup and stall some time," said Gallantmon.
"Yeah, but for how long? If we don't get there soon, then everyone's going to be done in."
Suddenly, the duo felt a tremendous power appearing behind them. It was Paladin, who had previously spoken to X about the situation.
"Ah, there you two are. At last, we meet again," Paladin said.
"Whoa! There you are!" Omega X said.
"It hasn't been long, hasn't it? Well, I've come to help you two. X has informed me on the matters."
"So you're aware of the occurrences on our planet?" asked Gallantmon.
"I am. I've come to help get you two out of here and only I hold the keys."
"Cool! This is just what we needed," said Omega X. "Well, Paladin. We're putting all of our faith into you."
"The powers of a guardian have many uncharted avenues."
Can they escape indeed? Their faiths rest on the shoulders of Paladin's mystical powers. Only he holds the keys to escaping Digital Limbo. Meanwhile, back on Earth, Super Artificial Jax prepares to take on the six legendary warriors after dealing with the other heroes. Can they summon Susanoomon to battle? Unknowns to him, Saber Veemon hasn't realized that his wife and best friend were killed by the artificial himself. Can he arrive in the battlefield in time and will he have the power to avenge the loss of his loved ones?
[Digimon Frontier second ending theme "an Endless Tale"]
[Preview]
Omega X: Hi, everyone! It's me, Tai! It looks like Paladin is asking for help from my good old buddy, Izzy. He and Hypnos attempt to help Paladin open the portal to free Takato and myself.
Paladin: All right, we're going to have to synchronize our energies together. If they can send a direct energy signal, then I can channel one in at the same time. It will then cause a reaction and open up the gates. Let's hope it works.
Mystic Celesta: Meanwhile, Super Artificial Jax continues his flawless precision on the legendary warriors and us.
Legendary warriors: Hyper Evolution!
Jax: Prove your worth to me, legendary warriors!
Metalla X: Susanoomon takes center stage once again but I don't it will be enough to put down the super artificial.
Sakuyamon: What's it going to take to beat him?!
Saber Veemon: Sonja?! Ken?! Dead?! That bastard is going to pay!
Gallantmon: Oh yeah! We're free! That artificial doesn't realize that we've made our comeback! He's so going to get it!
Calumon: Culu! Culu! The next chapter is entitled…
The Legendary Warriors vs. Super Artificial Jax! The Plan to Escape Limbo!
Omega X: Only we can help change the planet's history forever.
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Kanius: What an action-packed chapter! So full of drama… For those of you who are pissed about Ken's death, then I'm sorry. I really am! Don't kill me! I don't hate Ken! I happen to like him, thank you very much! I felt this was one way to get Davis serious and not joke around. Now, who do you want to see destroy Super Artificial Jax? Tai? Takato? Matt? Davis? Takuya? Susanoomon? Who deserves to deal the final blow to Jax?! You decide but I can't guarantee that I'll pick the choice. You'll just have to wait and see to find out! There's only three more chapters to go. Well, I have to get going. See ya!