Disclaimer: I do not own Digimon, the Chosen Digi-Destined, V-Tamer characters, the Tamers or the Frontier Digi-Destined. I also don't own the rights to the Dragonball GT, Yu Yu Hakusho 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, Mega Veemon and Ultima X are characters contributed by Alan Wilkinson. Saber Veemon, Saitou, Rage Archaeopteryxmon, Artificial Jax, Sonja, Virus, and Burizalor are characters I've created for this story.
WHOO! Finished with my final exams and back on track with my fic duties! I have a full week and a half to catch up on my work. If school hadn't interfered, I would have breezed through this season by now. Anyway, enough of that. What do you say we get straight to the chase?
Last time we caught up with our heroes, Doctor Akira and Haze Frogmon were put down. Six monsters left to go and there are more of Saitou's accomplices. This next chapter will be filled with tension. Now, let's get on with the show, shall we? Enjoy!
As soon as the Super Artificial's threat gone, our heroes attempted to restore their devastated planet with Azulongmon's digicores. To their surprise, Millenniumon emerged out of dormancy and came straight out of Cyberdramon himself! The terrible beast has conspired himself with a sinister human by the name Saitou. His other main objective was tainting the digicores with his evil essence. Three of the digicores have cracked into halves and left one whole. Our heroes split into four teams across the planet to hunt down for the seven monsters of Millenniumon. The Legendary warriors found themselves in a duel with the toxic creature: Haze Frogmon. The amphibian beast wasted no time wasting Lobomon and the gang. However, just as Agunimon wasted a decoy, he fled out to the scene to the aid of his comrades. With their combined efforts, the warriors put down Haze Frogmon and captured a half of a digicore in the process. That was only one portion of the battle itself…
Meanwhile, back in Mushiyori, another set of conspirers has set out across to keep an eye out on Taichi's group. They are Doctor Akira, Rei Saiba the Ice Maker, Hideto the Sniper, Sigma, Mari the Game Master, Neo Saiba the Gatekeeper and Dark Angel. These seven, with their unique abilities, are attempting to open up a tunnel of darkness between the human world and the Digital Worlds' dark realms. Tai and his comrades have arrived at Mushiyori to investigate… Only to run into trouble at the hospital… Taichi engaged in a dramatic battle with Doctor Akira. The psychotic man was defeated and locked away. However, there still remain six conspirers and six monsters on the globe. By now, the tunnel to the dark realm has rapidly been growing larger.
(Digimon Frontier Opening theme "Fire!!" plays)
Human Puppets in Masse! Rei Saiba's View on Humanity!
Outside of Mushiyori District
After their grueling ordeal with Doctor Akira, Tai and his group were transported outside of the Mushiyori city district. Shintomon and X wanted to give the group some time to catch a break.
"Geez, remind me to never get a shot from that hospital," Max said. "I don't think I'd want to experience another doctor visit."
"Me, too," replied Keke.
"Just make sure not to get sick you two," Mimi teased the pair.
"That was some awesome fighting you put up there, Tai," Agumon commended the young man.
"You think so? That was simply out of instinct."
"Afraid not, Taichi," X stated. "Your body has become well adapted all those years as Omega X. Your human body has become more resilient and well trained since you first trained under me. You may not possess the super strength but you can easily top any normal human's strength and speed."
"That's my Tai," Sora mused.
"So, that's one conspirer down," Izzy said. "How many of these guys are actually working for this creep?"
"We don't know," Shintomon said. "There have been no files on these conspirers. On the bright side, I can announce that Takuya and his friends managed to defeat the first of the seven monsters. They have snared one half of a digicore."
"That's great news!" Biyomon said. "Only six more monsters to go!"
"Wow, I can't believe how fast we're progressing," stated Tentomon.
"Well, don't celebrate too soon. We still have plenty of work to do," BW replied. "Besides, we can't even enter that area which holds the tunnel."
"Not to mention that the tunnel will grow even faster," replied Shintomon. "It will grow at an alarming rate over these next few weeks. Watch for vital signs on the planet itself. The tunnel will cause chain reactions that may alter the Earth's ecosystem and throw everything off track."
"I'd definitely wouldn't want to piss off Mother Nature," Tai said. "Ok, guys. We're getting down to six monsters… Shintomon. Be sure to tell Takuya and the others my congratulations."
"Will do."
"Hey, Max. What do you think? Is it possible that we'll find these conspirers?"
"I don't know. My dad says they are just normal humans with special abilities. They don't have very strong ki like higher level digimon do."
"But your dad is bound to find them right?"
"Of course. How did you think we found that doctor?"
"Pure chance."
"I doubt it."
"Listen up, everyone," X announced to the group. "We'll be returning back to Odaiba. Then we'll return back here to check for any strange occurrences."
"You heard the masked man, everyone. Let's get it going," Tai said. "Max! Keke! C'mon, you two love birds! We're leaving!"
The children moved away from one another as shades of red covered their cheeks. Dimitri sneaks up behind Max and ruffles his hair.
"Hehe! Max, you lucky dog! Nobody deserves to be with my sister more than you. Just wanted to let you know that."
"Dimitri… I…"
"Kids! Let's go!" Sora calls out to the youth.
As the trio caught up with the adults and the digimon, Shintomon concentrated and transported the whole group out from Mushiyori. They were set to be transported back to Odaiba.
Looking on from behind a billboard, Rei Saiba was standing behind the poster and managed to listen to their entire conversation. She let out a sigh of relief.
"Saitou. I've managed to find out where they are departing. Odaiba…"
"That's good," a sinister voice speaks out from behind the girl.
Standing behind Rei was a tall, dark figure with slicked back hair and black clothing. Saitou puts a hand across Rei's shoulders and gives a sinister smile.
"Odaiba will be our next stop, Ice Maker. Let us make our presence felt."
"Yes, Mr. Saitou…"
Los Angeles
Many earthquakes have devastated the city of Los Angeles over the past years. It maybe even possible that it could separate itself from California and become an island of it's own within the twenty-first century or beyond. However, there was a new crisis taking root within the earthquake city. Another one of Millenniumon's monsters has taken a foothold and expanded its territory. This territory belonged to the electric-powered reptile bird named Rage Archaeopteryxmon.
Takato Matsuda led the team that has volunteered to investigate this situation. Accompanying him was his buddy, Guilmon, Rika Nonaka, Renamon, Pikkan, Leomon and Jeri. The digimon were aware that the monster was within the city and knew its territory has grown at extraordinary rates.
"Wow, so this is Los Angeles? This place is pretty much a mess from what I can remember," Takato said. "I always imagined a Hollywood spectrum."
"Goggle head. We're not even close to Hollywood. We're merely on the outskirts. They call this area the 'hood'."
Guilmon sniffed the ground and his ears started to perk up. He stampedes off towards an ice cream truck.
"Guilmon! Get back here! That's an ice cream truck and the driver is bound to be in there!"
"I wouldn't worry about that," Pikkan said. "I'm not even sensing the life energy of humans. Normally, these places would be teeming with activity. Strange. I don't even sense anything. Sucks to live in a city plagued by natural disasters."
"I heard the earthquakes are a result of underground volcanoes on the west side of the country," Jeri stated. "But I could be wrong."
"Well, we're not here to look for the cause of earthquakes. We're looking for a power hungry monster hell bent on destroying this city," Rika said.
Takato came walking back with Guilmon by his side. The food craving dragon was munching on a Bullet Popsicle.
"Guilmon… You never fail to amaze me when it comes to that stomach of yours."
"Want some, Takato?"
"I'll pass for now. Anyway, Rika's right. Even though earthquakes and volcanoes are a problem, this monster is an even greater threat. If we don't stop it, there's a good chance that the monster will cause more natural disasters to emerge out of the blue and destroy this country."
Just then, the skies had suddenly become a crimson color like blood. There were now streaks of lighting sailing across the heavens. It looked as though it were simply a sign of things to come. That still did not answer the Tamers' question about the lifeless human activity.
"Ok, this is simply getting too creepy," Rika groaned. "I say we find this monster before he finds us! I hate looking for something that would want to bite our heads off. Very annoying…"
Suddenly, Renamon picked up on slight vibrations from within the air and her eyes emitted a bright glow.
"What is it, Renamon? Did you find something yet?"
"I sense movement."
"Possible human activity?" Jeri asked.
"It's possible, Jeri. Stay close to me," Leomon instructed the girl. "Pikkan, cover me."
"Don't have to tell me twice."
The digimon grouped around their partners in defense positions. They were ready for anything that seems to be ready to pounce out from the shadows. Even Guilmon dropped his popsicle just for the sake of protecting the goggle head leader.
However, their alarm was false as they realized that people were emerging out from their homes. Takato walked up towards a group of kids.
"Hey, you! Look, we've been meaning to ask you a few questions."
"Thank goodness. They are just normal humans like us," Jeri said. "You guys had us scared…"
Unfortunately, the digimon were not fully convinced. Renamon was the first to notice followed by Pikkan and Leomon.
"Um, kids? Do you know if there had been strange activity? Like maybe a monster bent on destroying this part of the city?" Takato rambled on with more questions.
"Takato. I'd advise you stay back!" Pikkan shouts towards the teen.
"Why? What's the big deal?"
"They're not as friendly as you may think!" Leomon warned him.
"I see no harm in asking them," Jeri said. "Excuse, ma'm!"
Rika put an arm out to stop Jeri. The redhead gives a nod and whistles out towards Takato to catch his attention.
"Goggle head! Get away from there!" Rika screamed out. "Renamon's sensing a negative vibe from these people!"
"That's ridiculous! There's no way that's possible," Takato said.
"Oh, Lord Rage Archaeopteryxmon! We call upon you! Oh, mighty lord!" the random group of people called out in unison.
"What's going on here? Why are you guys chanting that?!" Jeri wondered. "You're creeping us out!"
Renamon looked across at the crowds and noticed a pink, slime substance attached to their necks.
"Everyone! It's that slime we found earlier!" Renamon exclaimed. "Somehow, they've attached themselves to these people and are controlling them."
"But how?" Rika asked. "This is just proof about the monster's whereabouts! Monster, show yourself!"
"I can't believe this creep would even stoop low as to control these poor people," Takato growled. "Monster! Reveal yourself and release these people from out of your control! I'm not asking you, but I'm telling you to do so!"
"Stay together, everyone!" Leomon warned the group.
More people emerged from their homes and from every street corner marched towards the Tamers in eerie, zombie fashion. Their eyes were not only glazed over, but it seems their minds were thrown away. Each one of them had the same purple slime attached to their necks.
Just then, nearly every trace of power lines was suffering short circuits. More lighting streaks were striking across the landscape. The digimon knew of the dangers that were to come. A gigantic streak immediately struck the surface away from where the Tamers stood.
"Looks like we're getting our wish," Pikkan said. "The bastard is going to show himself…"
"Geez, I wonder what we'll end up facing. Something big and scary I reckon," replied Takato. "At least, I hope not…"
"Stay tough, Takato. We'll fight this thing together," the goggle head's reptilian partner assured him.
"Silence! Here, he comes!" Leomon exclaimed.
The Tamers stood their ground as the lighting streak settled down. A figure was emerging from out of the streak with its eyes emitting a crimson aura. It appeared to have a massive, tall stature. However, that was not to be revealed. A bird-like creature emerges as it expanded its magnificent wingspan. The monster's head was reptilian but it's body was covered with an array of beautiful feathers. The feather cleavage was like that of the rainbow. It's mouth widened to reveal a set of needle teeth. It tilted its head to the left side and shuddered with electric streaks fizzed through it's feathers. The monster erected and was taller than an Ostrich. Somehow, the electricity from the district had helped to increase its size.
"So, that's the monster?!" Takato gasped. "But… He doesn't look so tough…"
"Why not try touching him? He'll give you quite the shock," suggested Rika.
"Don't let his appearance fool you. I can tell this monster is responsible for this. He's using the electricity from this district to feed his growing power," Leomon explained. "As his power grew, he successfully spread his slime to control these people as his puppets."
"How observant," the creature spoke with a screech through his tone. "Yes, it seems we have a smart one in your group."
"You better set these people free from your control!" Takato demanded.
"And what are you going to do about it, feeble human?"
"We'll use our authority to defeat you and take that digicore," Guilmon threatened.
"Idle threats, you pathetic excuse for a digimon!" the bird-reptile snickered. "Your combined efforts cannot overcome the electric powers I possess. Yes, Dark Angel has instructed that I have some fun with you, Tamers…"
"Dark Angel…?" Takato wondered.
"Yes, but let's not get into that now. We haven't been formally introduced," the bird continued on. "I'm Rage Archaeopteryxmon! But you can just call me… Rage Archy for short."
Rage Archaeopteryxmon. Type: Ancient Bird-Reptile. Level: Mega. Special Attacks: Mega Voltage Strike, Super Thunder Strike and Mind Control
"Rage Archy? Ugh, how annoying," Rika sighed. "Renamon. Just how strong is this guy?"
"I can't tell. There's something very strange. It seems whatever we're facing now isn't exactly who we're dealing with."
"She brings up a good point," Pikkan stated. "Everyone stay alert. This guy just maybe hiding something up his sleeve. We're dealing with an enemy who is able to conceal his true power."
"Very good. All those enemies you've faced in the past have pretty much set you up to stand up against us monsters! As apart of Millenniumon, I shall use the power he has bestowed to be in order to eliminate you!"
"Everyone! Get ready! Time to show this guy not to abuse electricity! Digivolve!" Takato ordered the digimon.
BIO-MERGE EVOLUTION
"BIO-MERGE ACTIVATE!!"
"RENAMON BIOMERGE!!"
"GUILMON BIOMERGE!!"
With that said, Takato and Rika took out their D-Arks. They were immediately fused with their respective digimon partners. Rika with Renamon merged to become a golden-clad warrior with a magical staff. Takato and Guilmon fused to transform into an exalted knight with a red cape, a lance sword and a shield with a hazard sign embedded on the surface.
"SAKUYAMON!!"
"GALLANTMON!!"
"Leomon! Your turn!" Jeri calls out to her partner.
Jeri's D-Ark set off a column of light and engulfed Leomon in a bright light. His form started to morph into a stronger and sleeker metallic form.
"Leomon warp shinka!! Cyberleomon!!"
Pikkan merely removed the weighted clothes from his body. He popped his knuckles and steps into a fighting stance.
"No need for me to digivolve. Time to kick this turkey's ass."
"Jeri! Get to safety!" Cyberleomon orders the girl.
She nods in reply and hides behind a light post. Fortunately for her, she was at safe distance from the human zombies. In case they attacked her, Pikkan would immediately rush to her aid.
Rage Archy found himself in a tight pinch while facing off with the four highly powered digimon. All of them were megas nonetheless.
"Interesting, you four are megas just like me," Rage Archy spoke softly. "This is perfect. Now, we'll see if you are worthy of going toe to toe with a monster such as myself. However, what you fail to realize is that I am bestowed with Millenniumon's blessing. It will take more than your combined efforts to defeat me."
"You're all talk, pal," Gallantmon stated. "Now let these people go and give us a fair battle."
"Fair, you say? Since when are humans ever fair to begin with? I'm merely justifying the Mother Nature and punishing the human race. You deserve to become extinct. Look what you've done to your own planet…"
"If you're looking for sympathy from us, then you're wrong! You shouldn't be preaching us on the human race," Sakuyamon spoke up.
"Though, he does bring up a good point about humans," Pikkan thought. "I hate the way humans have destroyed their own planet. Hell, I'll make damn sure they never mess up the Digital World or even my home planet. No mercy on their souls…"
"Pikkan. Put your animosity towards humans just this once," Cyberleomon assured the Alterian. "This monster is a hypocrite. He only cares for himself. If we don't stop him, he'll even go and ravage the digital world."
"Don't speak of me in ill manner!" Rage Archy screeched. "Yes, that's enough talk from me! Now human puppets! Attack these fools and force them to slaughter you! Do it now!"
"No! I can't believe you would stoop low!" Gallantmon cries out.
"I don't care! Slaughter these humans and prove your ruthlessness! Show no mercy! Kill them in cold blood! Only then I will determine whether you are worthy of my time and effort!"
Jeri was horrified at what was set to transpire. She covered her eyes and couldn't bear to see any human slaughter.
Rage Archy turned towards Sakuyamon and smirked. The beast was immediately plotting a sick a perverse scheme, which involves the female.
"Yes, she should be easy prey. I'll use her to get to Gallantmon. How amusing this shall prove to be…"
Mushiyori. The underground cavern with the distortion tunnel
Back within the cryptic and barren cavern outside of Mushiyori, there was again little to no major activity. Except for the fact that a tunnel leading into the dark abyss of the digital universe was expanding slowly.
Neo Saiba is seen sitting in the middle of a boat in between a small moat within the caverns. His eyes opened up and broke out of his concentration. Saitou had just spoken up once entering upon the caverns.
"Mr. Saitou, shouldn't you be out in Odaiba with my sister and the others?"
"We'll be there shortly. I have my teleportation to take us there without hesitation."
"I see. Hopefully, Rei will carry on through with our plans."
"She will. I will see it to it, Neo."
"That's good."
"Neo. I've just entered into town. I just saw lower-class digimon and monsters in Mushiyori. The hole to the Dark Realm appears to be opening faster than we had planned."
"I know. It's a strange sensation. I'm the one who is supposed to open it, yet the hole is starting to accelerate all on its own as if it were alive. All we can do is find someone with the ability to break through the subspace peripheral field."
"Someone with the ability to cut through dimensions, huh? The guys are going out to look for him while eliminating anyone that gets in their way. Look, we'll find them soon unexpectedly; in a place we wouldn't expect to look. That's what I feel."
Odaiba District. Kamiya Residence
After repairs were being down around the apartment complex, families were returning home safely. The invasion crisis had brought a worldwide panic, but that eventually eased down. The families returned to their homes and did everything to regain peace around their environment. They were very weary about the series of events occurring worldwide.
Just within his residence, Tai was sitting on a chair near his dining table. He wasn't alone in the apartment home. Agumon, BW, Izzy, Tentomon, and Shintomon were gathered to discuss the events that had unfolded during the day.
"Damn, this day just couldn't get any crazier," Tai mumbled. "I can't believe I came this close to taking away a human life. Had that doctor died… I couldn't live with myself."
"But you had no choice," Agumon assured his long-term friend. "That madman was hurting those innocent patients. Besides, X was there to revive him just in time."
"Speaking of X, where exactly did he go, BW? Just wondering…"
"I thought I told you, Tai. He returned back to his home world to check through his files to find some information on the mastermind behind this tunnel operation."
"Oh, sorry… My mind is just drifting off. Man, do I need some sleep? These two days have been tough."
"The Earth has underwent extreme changes since the hole from digital limbo opened," stated Izzy. "Climatic changes are increasing at a rapid rate and these seven monsters are causing a devastating effect on our ecosystems."
"Yo, what does that have anything to do with the tunnel? We're looking for that."
"That's just it," Izzy said. "The tunnel will only make things worse. The planet itself will cease to exist when you realize that the climatic changes will severely alter the planet and result in natural disasters. Plus, you add in the Synister factor…"
"The human race will be wiped out," Tentomon finished Izzy's explanation. "This isn't exactly how I want to spend the rest of precious digi-life."
"Don't worry, Tentomon. We'll eventually find this mastermind and crush him before he opens that tunnel," Tai said.
"Though, we will have to break through that barrier those spell casters constructed," BW stated. "They were well prepared for our interference."
"By the way, Shintomon. You said earlier that Takato and his crew are already caught in a situation with another monster?" Agumon asked.
"Yes, they are in a struggle with the second monster. This one will be tougher than the first one. However, I'm confident Takato and his friends can take care of it."
"I know they will. As long as those kids work together, they should be fine. We're already in a mess as it is," Tai rambled on. "Speaking of which, I hope Sora, Max and the others get here soon. It's raining… Plus, there's just no telling when that creep and his accomplices will strike next. Hurry back soon, Sora. Max."
Tai looked out through the window to find sprinkles of rainwater pouring across the city district. He worried for the whereabouts of his closest loved ones. The situation with the spell casters has gotten quite unpredictable and there was no telling when they would strike next.
Somewhere within Odaiba
The environment was currently in a gloomy state. Rain was down pouring across the city with dark clouds looming. Certainly, there was an ominous presence within the city of Odaiba. Perhaps, another sign of events to come?
Standing out in the middle of Odaiba Park, there was a girl wearing a red coat with a black t-shirt underneath with a pink log-sleeve shirt. She was also wearing black stockings and a blue-jean skirt. Her tennis shoes were white and a pair of red clippings was visible in her hair. This was Rei Saiba AKA the Ice Maker. She calmly places her hand across some moist vegetation and turns them into frost with her special powers.
"I… I just wish I wasn't cursed with such a power. Taichi. I hope to see you soon…"
Suddenly, she heard footsteps and a dark shadow loomed over her. Rei turned around to find Saitou holding an umbrella over them.
"Mr. Saitou?"
"Hello, Ice Maker. I've found the enemies close by. They are not far away from here. I take it you will handle them by yourself."
"Um, question. Is Taichi amongst them?"
"No, but his wife and son are one of them."
"I see… Yes, just leave them with me, Mr. Saitou. I'll be sure to punish them."
"That's good. I'm expecting good results, Ice Maker. Your brother is counting on you to pull through."
"My brother… I won't let him down."
Saitou hands Rei the umbrella and starts walking off out of the park. The girl tosses the umbrella back to the broody man. He catches it without even turning back.
"I won't be needing it, Mr. Saitou. With my ice powers, I'll mix it with the rain to defeat my enemies. I shall bring judgment to those humans who caused me my near-death accident! They shall feel my pain!"
As soon as the girl ranted on her hatred of the human race, Saitou was delighted to hear such malicious words and smirked. He sets off out of the park and leaves Rei Saiba to carry on through her mission.
"Yes, I shall make them feel my pain. But, really… Is this the right choice? Have I chosen the right affiliation? There's only one person who can help me answer that question… Taichi. I need to know. Only you can provide me that answer," Rei said in thought.
Other side of Odaiba Park
Meanwhile, deep within the quiet streets away from Odaiba Park, a pair of individuals was walking down. It seems as though they were on a search. In fact, they were on the search for clues pertaining to the recent twists of events. There has been a surge of strange activity, which crept under the crew's sight. Max was the first to point this out after he claimed to have found ice in a warm climate. It wasn't even natural for ice to develop when the climate is at least moderate.
"Are you sure you saw ice, Max?" Sora wondered.
"Positive, mom. It's just not right to find perfectly made ice anywhere at this time of year."
"Well, the news reports lately have been telling us about severe climate changes," Dimitri said. "Maybe this is the cause of some kind of climatic pole shift."
"I say it's the monsters' own doing," Biyomon replied. "Or it could be the tunnel leading to the Dark Realm."
"If only we could have found it by now," Keke said with a sigh. "Maybe we're already near the end of times as we speak…"
"Don't think like that, Keke. We're going to survive and find the creep that's harming our planet. I swear that those Synisters won't be unleashed on our home!"
"Max… I… You're right. I can't think like that. We will pull through," Keke cheered with glee.
"I don't know about you guys, but I'm getting tired from all this walking. I retired as a Digi-Destined for a good reason," Mimi complained. "By now, my feet would have developed bunions."
"Oh, mom. We'll get home soon," Dimitri assured his mother. "Say, why hasn't dad called back? He's been gone for nearly two whole days…"
"That's just like your mother," Mimi growled. "He can be such an inconsiderate idiot… I'll give him a piece of my mind!"
"That's the spirit, Mimi! Bring out that ol' fire, girl!" Palmon cheered.
As the crew continued their way down the street, there was a loud crack noise and this managed to catch Dimitri's attention. Keke, Mimi and Palmon took notice of this.
"What is it, Dimitri?" Keke asked.
"I have no idea. I thought I heard some kind of crack. Now, why is it suddenly getting chilly? It's already sprinkling as it is. I can't stand crazy weather!"
"Calm down, Dimitri! Look, Keke. Why don't you go run along with Max? Dimitri, Palmon and myself will check this out."
"Are you sure about that, mom?"
"Yes, I'm positive. Now, go on… We'll catch up to you."
"All right then…"
Keke gives a nod to her family and takes off back to Max. Mimi starts down the right-way path with Palmon and Dimitri by her side. The former Digi-Destined takes out her trusty Digivice.
"Wow, haven't seen you use that, mom," Dimitri said.
"It's been a while dear. You should have seen me back when I had spunk. I just hope I can revive that old spunk. Palmon, you ready just in case?"
"Always. Let us show you how it's done, Dimitri."
Suddenly, Dimitri caught glimpse of a ice sculpture. He peered closer to find that it was shaped like a human hand.
"Uhh… Mom. Palmon. You two might want to check this out."
Before any of them could even react, the 'hand' launches itself out towards the trio. They screamed out but not for long. The hand snatched them up in one whole swoop. Their screams echoed throughout the side street.
Max and Keke immediately picked up on the echoing screams. The girl sensed out her family were in danger.
"You guys! Something has happened to my family!" Keke cries out. "Max! Let's move!"
"Right behind you! Follow us, mom and Biyomon!"
The children flew out towards the exact area where Keke's family was last seen. Sora and Biyomon headed to follow their lead.
"Wait up you two!" Sora calls out to the children. "I can't fly around like a bird you know!"
"Uh… Even with these wings, I still can never catch up with those two," Biyomon sighed.
As the child pair made it over to the area in time, they gasped to find the 'hand'. Keke was horrified once she laid eyes upon her family within the hand's sinister grasp. Another 'hand' emerges out through the icy ground, followed by a head and body. The ice creature stood tall with neon yellow eyes emerging out from the sides of its head. Sora and Biyomon made it over in time, but even they were caught in a state of shock.
"Oh my god!" Sora gasped. "What is that thing?!"
"I don't know, but it may have been responsible for the ice Max was telling us earlier," answered Biyomon.
"Could it be one of the even monsters?" Max wondered.
"I don't care what that thing is! It has my family captive and no one puts harm on them! Hang in there! I'm coming!"
"Not so fast…" a voice calls out to put a halt to the group's attempted interference.
Keke, Max, Sora and Biyomon looked about their surroundings for the source of the voice. They found no shred of evidence of the perpetrator's whereabouts.
"Who's there?! Show yourself!" Keke demanded.
"My, my. Aren't we demanding? Patience. I shall reveal myself now."
They picked up onto the sounds of footsteps from another corner. Keke and Max picked up on the footsteps. The figure emerged from a side corner of a window curtain. The identity was revealed and it was the Ice Maker, Rei Saiba. The girl made full eye contact with the children, Sora and Biyomon.
"Greetings, Digi-Destined. How do you like the decorating I made for this gloomy neighborhood? Odaiba looks much more beautiful with ice. It brings a delight to my eyes."
"So you're the one who created the ice!" Max screamed out. "No! You're severely affecting the climate of our home!"
"Good. Maybe that way, you humans can freeze to death for all I care."
"Hey! Now see here! I demand you to let my family go!" Keke cries out with anger in her voice.
"No. They shall be the first causalities of my crusade against the evil of the human race. It's because of you that I was left alone to suffer."
"I don't know where you are trying to get at it but we haven't done harm to you," Biyomon said.
"Ah, Biyomon. The digimon partner of the one who inherits the crest of love…"
"How did you know about my partner?" Sora asked Ice Maker. "Tell me. Are you one of Dark Angel's accomplices?!"
Ice Maker remained quiet after being approached with Sora's question. After a few moments of silence, Ice Maker chuckled and nodded her head.
"What if I am? It's no concern of yours since you will be dead, Sora Takenouchi. Yes, I know all about you, Biyomon, the crest of friendship and your husband… Taichi Kamiya."
Sora and Max were caught in complete shock at the name the girl had revealed. Somehow, this girl knows Sora and Tai, yet the married couple has never met the Ice Maker. This raised many perplexed questions.
"Tai… Hey, how do you know us?! Something tells me that you know us more than what Dark Angel has told you!" Sora yells out.
"That's right, but it won't matter when I end your lives. However, you can tell me where Taichi. I'd like to ask him a few questions."
"We're not stupid! You plan on leading him to a trap where your boss will kill him! Besides, my dad will be ready for him!"
"You're quite a persistent little boy, aren't you?" Ice Maker chuckled. "I have no intention of inflicting harm on your father."
"Lies! If you want to see Max's dad, then you will have to go through us!" Keke snapped. "Now let my family go!"
"Why let them go? I'm already enjoying their torture as it is. Now, just sit back and watch…"
With a snap of her fingers, Ice Maker ordered her beast to squeeze the life out of the trio. Keke's blood boiled as she stood by to watch her family suffer. She couldn't bear to stand watching the pain. Ice Maker stepped out in the middle of the scene and waves her hands accordingly. She places one hand on a puddle and used her ice powers to turn it into ice. She then snapped her fingers and summoned a tiny ice monster.
"She creates ice monsters!" Sora pointed out the obvious. "She must be Ice Maker!"
"Ah, I see you've found out my identity," Ice Maker said. "I take it that telepath told you everything about our objective. My name is Rei Saiba. Code name: Ice Maker. I use the special powers of turning inanimate objects into ice weaponry and create ice imps."
"Look! I'm sick of listening to you talk! I'm taking you out now!" Keke screamed.
"Keke! Wait!" Max calls out to his friend.
Ice Maker snaps her finger and immediately orders the smaller ice imp to defend her. The ice imp jumps up and flies out towards Keke. She throws out a ki blasts, which the imp batted away. The blast penetrates the ground and takes a chunk out of it. The imp leaps down onto Keke's back and sends her crashing down to the ground. Max was fortunate to have caught her in time.
"You little bastard!" Max cursed.
"So, what do you think, kids? Isn't the little imp cute?" Ice Maker chuckled.
"You sick freak," Max growled.
"Tell me. Which one do you like better, kids? The small one or the big one? Because, whatever you decide will be the one I will use to kill you with!"
"First Doctor Akira, and now you. You guys are more twisted than I expected," Sora growled.
"No! Don't you compare me with that freak!" Ice Maker snapped. "I… I'm different. I have good reasons…"
Flashback
Several months ago in her own alternate world, Rei Saiba is seen sitting on a bench with crutches. She devastating accident has forced her onto crutches. The poor girl has never looked so pitiful. Suddenly, a young man approached her. She turns to find herself facing Saitou, the same man who healed her injuries and brought her to his side. She, like her brother Neo, agreed to join Saitou on the conquest to destroy the human race.
"Rei, you've seen the true nature of humanity, yes? You've seen the cruelty of mankind. Early in your life, they excluded you for some arbitrary case. Once marked, they all joined in the ridicule, circling like buzzards over a wounded calf. Besides your own brother, no one has ever helped you. They all took part in humanity's darkest indulgence, torture."
Rei fully remembers the accident as if it were yesterday. She looked back to those painful memories of being struck by an automobile. The accident resulted in her becoming incapacitated. She couldn't even move her legs anymore and was reduced to using crutches. Her life was ultimately ruined. What's worst was the fact that the driver never bothered to get out to check on Rei, so says Saitou. Rei began questioning the human's needs. She came to realize greed was one of human's greatest sins. Neo blamed Hideto for the accident and for not saving his sister. Eventually, Neo ridiculed Hideto and told him to join him with Saitou as atonement for his sins. Those two boys and Rei were the first to join Saitou's group.
"Who are you? How do you know all of this, sir?"
"Come, Rei Saiba. Let me show you the answer. Your brother awaits you."
"What? You know my brother, Neo? Look, I just want all this pain to stop!"
As a gift for joining his cause, Rei's legs were completely healed by Saitou. She was never happier and rejoined her brother. Rei and Neo looked up to Saitou as a second-hand father since then. They were willing to follow his lead and help punish those that have caused them suffering.
End of Flashback
Ice Maker allowed a few teardrops to fall upon the surface, which turned into ice marbles in the process. The girl turns his full attention back on the group.
"You humans. You can just all die… Yes! You can all just die! That's why I'm going to kill anyone that gets in the way! Starting with you, Max Kamiya!" Ice Maker snapped.
"I hear you, but I don't care if you come after me. But before you do, honor Keke's wishes and release her family."
"Max! Don't provoke her!" Sora said.
"Stand back, mom! I can handle this! Look, I'm the only one you want to kill, right? Just leave Keke, her family, my mom and Biyomon alone."
"Max, don't…"
"Don't worry about me, Keke," Max said as he stood up and placed Keke near Sora. "Let's take care of this, Ice Maker! You and me!"
"You really don't get it do you?" Ice Maker sighed. "I told you. We're going to kill all of humanity. But before I do, I want you to bring your father here."
"Not a chance!" Biyomon cries out.
"Biyomon!"
"Oh no! Mom! Biyomon!"
As Biyomon flew out to attack Ice Maker, Sora followed out to stop her digimon partner from implementing an attack.
"You won't get anywhere near Tai! Biyomon shinka-"
Before Biyomon could attempt a digivolution, the ice imp flies out and delivers a head butt that brought Biyomon down. Sora caught the bird digimon in time but not long before the larger ice beast snatched them both with it's other hand. Max cries out angrily as he watched his mother and friend being snatched up by the beast's clutches.
"MOM! BIYOMON!"
"No… This is my fault, Max…"
"Not true! It's not your fault! Don't worry! We'll save them!"
The boy launches himself out at the tiny imp and blasts him away with a ki blast. Max lands back while attending to Keke. However, much to dismay, another new imp emerged in it's place. The Ice Maker laughed evilly at the boy's futile attempts.
"No matter how much you destroy it, another one will emerge in its place as long as my ice territory remains intact."
"What?!"
Just before he could even react, the ice imp started whaling in onto Max by smacking across his face. Keke sits up and throws out a punch but only for the imp to kick her in the face. The larger beast grew another arm and snatches up Keke's battered form.
"Keke!"
The ice beast held everyone, except Max, as hostage. Max sits up and was beginning to become angrier. Ice Maker couldn't help but laugh at the boy's attempts to save his family and friends.
"Looks like you weren't even a match, even as a group. I really thought this one through and lured you. You guys took the bait. Now, Max Kamiya. It's time. Down to you and me. We share only one thing in common: Our love for Taichi Kamiya. I go way back with Taichi! Even long before you were even born."
"No… My father never told me about you…"
"That's because I'm from another world. It's different yet the same as this one. I knew Taichi from another time and period. Now, I want to become reacquainted with this one. No one deserves him more than me."
"I won't let you go anywhere near my dad! Now let them go!"
"Don't overexert yourself, Max. If you're willing to make a tearful apology, then I'm willing to make you my slave."
"You're full of it, you wench! Just go ahead and try doing something else to those guys! You won't leave here alive!"
Ice Maker growled angrily at the boy's persistence and stomped her foot across the ground.
"I won't make it out of here alive, you say? Don't you humor me, you little brat!"
With that said, Ice Maker takes out a knife and stabs it across Dimitri's left leg. The boy was barely conscious to even let out a cry, but there was a trickle of blood pouring from the deep wound. Max's eyes widened in horror yet were intensifying with anger.
"Don't you ever threaten me like that, little boy! And I was just about to let you guys live if you would've run away in tears! Now I'm really mad!"
"No! I'll kill you!"
Max flies out towards Ice Maker and prepares to attack not just her but also her ice imp at the same time.
"Oh! This shall be fun! I'm going to send my ice imps on you until you show your true self, and break down in tears!"
Just before Max had time to react, the ice imp slams a fist across little Max's face. The boy is sent reeling back with a bruise on his face.
"Damn! What's holding me back? There's something about this girl that's preventing me from attacking! No! I have to save Keke, mom and the others! They need me!"
Los Angeles
Meanwhile, the situation with the second monster was getting worse. Rage Archy had now summoned forth his human puppets to protect them. The Tamers stood their ground and were left with only one option: attack the human puppets just to get their hands on the avarian beast. However, that would mean that they would have to take away human life.
"Is is quite a difficult choice, Tamers? It's quite simple. Destroy these humans to get your hands on me. What's holding you back?!" Rage Archy laughed. "C'mon! These people don't even have regards for you."
"Release these people from out of your control, monster!" Cyberleomon bellowed out towards the beast.
"Not a chance! Kill these people and I just might release the survivors. But I doubt there will be any human survivors."
"Gambling with human lives. How sadistic can you monsters get? They did nothing to you!" Gallantmon cries out.
The exalted knight stepped forward and brings forth his lance saber. He points it out directly at Rage Archy and directs an energy attack at him.
"Lighting Joust!"
"Gallantmon! Seize your attack!" Sakuyamon calls out.
Suddenly, the knight saw the attack flying towards the monster. But Rage Archy immediately brought forth a numerous crowd of people to shield him. Gallantmon dashes out and steps in front of the blast. He screams out in agony after being struck head-on with his own attack.
"Gallantmon!!"
"Ah, thanks. You just saved me the trouble of disposing of you, Gallantmon," Rage Archy laughed. "It's my move! Super Thunder Strike!"
Rage Archy brings forth his fingers and quickly electrocutes Gallantmon in place. The knight's body was becoming paralyzed from the high voltage coursing through his body. He collapses onto the ground and breathes heavily.
"Was that enough for you, Gallantmon? I'm afraid I was just getting warmed up! Why not send out all of your friends at once?! Come at me, Tamers!"
"I'll be more than happy to shut your damn beak up!" Pikkan roared. "Have a taste of your own medicine! Thunder Flash Attack!"
The Alterian smashes his fists together and sends out a high voltage blast towards Rage Archy. However, the monster held out a hand and quickly absorbs the electric attack. His body became ignited with high voltage electricity, but this was exactly what he has expecting. His body grew larger and power ultimately grew.
"Yes! Yes! Thanks for the recharge. I needed that."
"Pikkan! Don't do that again!" Cyberleomon growled. "He'll just absorb your attacks!"
"Guess having electric attacks always come back to bite you in the ass. Fine, I'll just attack the old fashioned way!"
"Allow me to retaliate. Super Thunder Strike!"
The feathered fiend sends out another sets of electric blasts across the battlefield. The Tamers managed to maneuver from each shot. Sakuyamon shielded herself by forming a flowery barrier to cancel out the electric blast. Cyberleomon sends out a seismic force to halt the electric beams. Pikkan charges forward and phases out from the monster's sight. This caught Rage Archy by surprise, but he managed to pick on Pikkan's ki. He looks up and finds Pikkan leaping down. The Alterian delivers a spinning back kick at the avarian. Rage Archy is sent skidding backwards.
"How's that for you, jackass?!" Pikkan swore.
"Great! This is my opportunity!" Gallantmon said.
The exalted knight leaps up at the feathered beast and stabs through his chest. Rage Archy remained frozen in place once he felt Gallantmon driving his lance through his 'heart'.
"Yay! Way to go, Gallantmon!" Jeri cheered.
"Let's hope that it's over," Cyberleomon said. "He couldn't have survived a stab in the heart."
"You're wrong. He didn't kill the monster. It still has life energy."
The Alterian's assumptions were correct as Gallantmon heard Rage Archy snickering. The beast retaliates and sends out an electric blast at Gallantmon. The knight saw the attack coming and shields himself with his shield.
"But, how?! He stabbed him directly in the heart!" Sakuyamon cries out.
"I'm afraid my body is not as organic as you had hoped. My anatomy is much different from any normal digimon. I don't have any external organs. Just think of me as a gigantic bacterial cell."
"Then all I have to do is destroy every portion of your being. You won't survive that!" Gallantmon threatened the beast.
"Let's see you try. As long as I have these human slaves at my disposal, I will simply bide myself sometime to make myself bigger. I'll feed off this city's electrical power supply and summon forth my slime. Watch as I demonstrate."
With that said, Rage Archy gathered more human puppets to gather around him to create an even bigger shield. He then sends out an array of tentacles across the city and attaches them to every major power line source. He began absorbing a plentiful amount of electricity and grew with gigantic proportions. His power became even more fueled with electricity. Rage Archy pumped himself up until he grew to nearly the size of the Eiffel Tower.
"Oh, crap!" Gallantmon cried out.
"Impressed, aren't we?" Rage Archy laughed. "But, that's where the fun begins. Gallantmon, if you have anything worthwhile to say to Sakuyamon, then say it now. Because she shall be my newest human puppet!"
"What?! Sakuyamon! Don't gaze into his eyes!"
"Too late! Mind control! Sakuyamon! Become my newest human puppet!"
As soon as he called out the command, his eyes glistened with bright lights. Sakuyamon attempted to divert her eyes, but she was much too late. She was quickly brought under the beast's control and her mind warped. Sakuyamon slowly flies out towards Rage Archy. The Tamers, especially Gallantmon, were angered to see their friend being used as Rage Archy's newest puppet.
"RIKA!!" Gallantmon calls out to Sakuyamon. "SNAP OUT OF IT!"
"He's stooped too low! Pikkan! Let's move!"
"Right behind you."
"Ha! Now if you hope to inflict any damage on me, you'll have to kill your friend in the process. What's it going to be, Tamers? Will you kill your friend just to get to me? I forgot to mention that there is a time limit to your decision. So I would choose wisely if I were you."
The Tamers were indefinitely held at bay while facing with a difficult decision. If they hope to destroy Rage Archy, they would need to take away Sakuyamon's life in the process since she has become the beast's newest puppet slave. Gallantmon lets out a deep sigh and nodded his head in grief.
"Aw, what's the matter, Gallantmon? Are we ready to give in? Dark Angel will be pleased to know that I've defeated the Digimon Tamers by crushing their spirits. C'mon, just do yourselves a favor and slaughter my human shields. You'll do yourself and Earth a favor by depleting more of the human filth."
"No… What can I do…? He has Rika and Renamon captive… What choice do I have…? Rika. I'm sorry… No wait… Grani?! Do I still have enough to ascend to Crimson Mode? It's been a while since I used it, but even Crimson Mode won't matter. I'm left with the decision to take human life… I'm going to hate myself forever for this…"
Back at the site on the Odaiba Streets
Max managed to prevent his own fall and slid back across the puddles. He puts his sole attention on his captive loved ones. Ice Maker stepped out to block Max from making eye contact with them.
"You… Let them go, you wench."
"What are you crazy…? They're just family and friends of yours, aren't they? Just abandon them…"
"No, you can't bury honor for your family and friends. Just let them go."
Ice Maker was taken back by Max's demands and shocked that the boy would even bother to sacrifice himself at such a young age. He wasn't even old enough to make his own decisions in life.
"Max… Max! Listen to me," Keke managed to mutter. "It's okay… Just get out of here and leave us… Bring your father back to help."
"No, I won't leave you! I promised your brother that I would protect you! Don't you start talking crazy, Keke. We're going to fight on living or dying together."
"Save them, or what?!" Ice Maker questioned the boy's motives. "In that beat-up condition of yours, what can you hope to do?! No one would make that kind of sacrifice!"
Despite what Ice Maker said, Max walked firmly across the street without a shred of fear on his face. He was determined to rescue his family and friends from the Ice Maker's monsters. The girl stepped back and her eyes widened into shock.
"Get him, my ice pet! Get him!"
The ice imp leaps out towards Max and delivers more painful blows across his face. Max wobbles around with bruises on his face and a trickle of blood over his mouth. The boy was laid out onto the puddles across the street. Keke screamed out and shunned her eyes in pain.
"No! Max!"
"Max!" Sora cries out.
"Ha! So you've finally kicked the bucket have you, Max?! Serves you right!" Ice Maker laughed.
Her celebration was short-lived once Max slowly rose back onto his feet. Ice Maker gasped in disbelief.
"You still want to go at it?! Just over these guys?!"
"They're my family and friends," Max muttered deeply.
"I can't stand this stupid comedy routine you're trying to put up, kid! It's about time I finished this!"
With a snap of her fingers, Ice Maker ordered her ice beast to swallow Max's friends. Max cries out in horror as the monster placed his family and friends inside. Keke, Sora and Biyomon banged on the walls in attempt to break free but their attempts failed. The others were still unconscious from before.
"NO! KEKE! MOM! EVERYONE!" Max screamed out.
"Ha! No matter how much you struggle, there's no way you'll ever get out from inside of there!"
The boy launches himself out and cupped his hands together to form a blue energy beam. He shoots it across and sends it towards the ice beast.
"TSUNAMI WAVE!!"
The ice beast immediately saw the blast coming forth and cancels it out with a tail swipe. Max stopped and became caught by the quick lash of the tail. The tail wrapped itself around Max as if a snake had caught its prey.
"No! His tail!"
Before Max could even attempt to break free, the tail places Max down through the beast's mouth. Max is sent plummeting down inside of the beast and joined with his friends and family.
"Max! You tried saving us!" Keke cries out as she hugged the boy.
"I tried- But I'm not giving up!"
"What are you going to do?!" Sora asked frantically.
"This!"
Max launches himself across the monster's belly and delivers rapid punches towards the stomach walls. Every punch made their mark but couldn't break through the monster's exterior walls. Ice Maker looks on while laughing at his futile attempts.
"Idiot! You charged in there all on your way!" laughed Ice Maker. "If that's how badly you want to die, then I'll grant you your wish."
Max ignored the girl's laughter and continued to aimlessly punch his way through the exterior walls.
"Fool! Inside there is my territory! It's a separate dimension of space, closed off from the outside world! Once you enter my territory, it's absolutely impossible for you to leave again! The only way to save yourself is to defeat me! However, with you helpless in there, how will you ever hope to defeat me?! It's hopeless! You acted so tough, you little brat, and now you can take that petty self-satisfaction of yours to hell with you!"
Suddenly, Max turned around to find that his loved ones were quickly being turned into ice. He panicked immediately.
"KEKE! MOM! BIYOMON! MIMI! DIMITRI! PALMON!"
Max shoots out another Tsunami Wave, but it fizzled out against the ice exterior dimensional walls. He couldn't even blast his way out.
"Damn it! What's the matter with me?! I can't even blat my way out! My Tsunami Wave is useless against these dimensional walls! No! I need to be stronger to save Keke, mom and everybody trapped in here!"
"Ha! Ha! Wow! Don't you understand?! It's no use!"
Max was slowly starting to give out, much to Ice Maker's delight.
"There, what's the matter? It hurts, right? Cry out, Max Kamiya! Say, 'Please, just save me!' C'mon, show your true human self-centeredness and beg! Cry out, cry out! Like a human…!"
Suddenly, there was a sudden flash of light striking Ice Maker across the face. She stops frozen in place as she saw a small cut across her right cheek.
"What?!"
She looks across and watches Max aimlessly continue to punch his way through. There was faint yellow aura being coated around Max's fists.
"He… He couldn't have… It can't be… He's inside an alternate space that I've created in there! How could he have attacked me from in there… without transcending dimensions…? Unless, he's… the one?! He's the one?!"
Ice Maker immediately looked back to a conservation with Saitou about the possible individual with the ability to slice through dimensions. That was the one weapon needed to open the tunnel into the Dark Realm.
"We require someone with the ability to break through the peripheral barrier in subspace. Someone with the ability to cut through dimensions."
She watches as more flashes of yellow light striking through the ice beast's belly.
"It couldn't be…! You're the one we're looking for!" The one with the ability to cut through dimensions…?!"
Suddenly, Max found himself coated with purely yellow energy as a blade materialized in his right hand. Ice Maker screamed out in horror at the sight of the blade itself. The entire section of the street was glimmered with the yellow flash of light. It became very visible from a high altitude view and caused quite a commotion across Odaiba.
An Odaiba Apartment Complex. Kamiya Residence
Immediately sensing the surge of energy, Agumon, BW and Shintomon turned towards the city. Tai sits up and looks out at the light's glamour.
"What is it, guys?!" Izzy asked.
"It's Max! Tai! Max is out there and he seems to be powering up!"
"You can sense him?! We have to go and see for ourselves! He could very well be in danger! Agumon! Follow me! Shintomon, let's go!"
"Right!"
Back at the site
Max takes his newly materialized ki sword and slices his way through the ice beast. The slash easily cut it's way through and destroyed the beast in the process. The imp was caught in the fray and dissolved by the ki energy. Ice Maker takes the slash across her chest and lets out a deep gasp. She couldn't even manage to choke out a scream as the cut across her chest gashed a large amount of blood. Ice Maker falls backwards but not long before her eyes became glazed over.
"He overcame space…! He cut through my territory and attack me…! You're the one with the ability we're looking for…"
With those words said, Ice Maker falls to her knees and collapses face first onto the ground.
Max found himself free and looked across to find that his friends were safe from anymore harm. He could still sense their life energy still functioning intact. He took a glance at his new ki-sword with interest.
"I created this?! But, how?! Awesome, you saved my life there."
The boy lets out a sigh and watches as the ki-sword fades away. Much to his dismay, he went over and placed his friends one by one onto his back. For a boy his age, Max could carry a heavy load onto his back effortlessly, including a group of people.
Ice Maker managed to regain some consciousness and winched in pain from the deep gash across her chest.
"I lost?! Am I going to die…?"
Her questions would soon be answered. She looks up to find Max standing over her with his friends on his back. The boy possessed a look of rage and sadness across his face.
"You're life is in my hands now! Now I'm going to give you what you deserve after all that you've done! You tried to kill mom, Keke, her brother and my friends. You deserve to die!"
Just as he said that, Max raised his left foot and attempts to crush her head. She even closed her eyes and prayed to herself. But, she felt a hand snatch her up by her coat collar. Max picks her up with one hand and flings her onto his right shoulder.
"But, I can't do that."
"You can't…?"
"If I leave you here, you'd probably die, Ice Maker."
Max carried a heavy load and started flying out across the city district. Ice Maker looks down at the streets and gasped in shock.
"Flying…?! You can fly?!"
"I have a lot tricks up my sleeve."
"Don't tell me you're trying to save me, too…?! I just tried to murder you, your family and your friends! Why save me?"
"I'm not saving you because I want to. When people try to save others, it's not about what they want. Understand?"
"I guess… Are we going to see…"
"My father… Yeah, maybe he can help solve your questions…"
"I see… That's good… Taichi… It will be good to see you again…"
Across from the Odaiba Apartment Complex
Back at the apartment site, Shintomon teleported out with Agumon and Tai. He had detected the incoming ki from the other side of town. Agumon and Shintomon were able to pick up on Max's ki.
"Tai! It's Max! He's on his way here with everyone else!" Agumon said to his partner.
"Max?! Are they all right?"
"I'm sensing Max's ki but just barely. I hope nothing bad just happened to them."
"Let us hope you are right, Agumon. Look! Here they come now," Shintomon points out towards the skies.
The trio looked up to find Max levitating down with the crew in his clutches. Shintomon flies up to assist Max with the carrying Keke, Sora and everyone else. Max lands down with Ice Maker over his shoulder. Tai rushes up to his son with a worried look. He held Max in his arms and cradled the boy.
"Max! What just happened?! Max?"
"Dad… I'm just fine… I saved everyone from danger… Mom. Keke. They are just fine… Please, help this girl… She needs help."
"This girl? Is she by any chance associated with this Dark Angel?"
"Yes… But she's different from Doctor Akira… She has good reasons… You have to get her medical help… Hurry before she dies of blood loss."
"If only Joe were here, but Sora has plenty of bandages and a medical kit at home. Remember, that medic kit we always use?"
"Yeah…"
"Don't worry. We'll help the girl, but we're going to demand answers from her."
"Deal…"
With that said, Max immediately lost consciousness. Tai held his son in his arms and made eye contact with the body of Rei Saiba. The girl claims to know Tai from her reality, yet this Tai has no clue about her.
"Maybe we'll get some answers that we needed from this girl. Somehow, there's something familiar about this girl. It's almost as if I knew her, but how? At least, my family came back in one piece."
"Taichi. Let's get everyone back to your home," Shintomon said.
"Right."
After gathering the bodies together, Tai, Agumon and Shintomon headed back to the apartment home. They would get everyone treated, especially Max and Rei. They would then wait the next day to question Rei Saiba about her motives and more in depth truth behind Saitou's scheme.
Los Angeles
The Tamers found themselves in a tight pinch with Rage Archy. Little did they know that Max defeated the Ice Maker. Rage Archy was aware and felt his connection with Ice Maker become severed immediately after her defeat.
"Curses! That human wench let those weaklings defeat her! What a fool! Oh well. I'll make up for her failure by eliminating the Tamers myself. Yes, I have Sakuyamon as a human puppet mind slave. I doubt even the Tamers will have the stomach to slay their own human kind."
Rage Archy raises his hands and sends down an array of thunder towards the Tamers. Cyberleomon and Pikkan were able to avoid being struck down. Meanwhile, the exalted knight shielded himself from the electric blasts.
"Am I boring you, Tamers? My apologies. Allow me to turn up the electricity! I'll be sure to fry you one by one!"
"This jack ass is already starting to piss me off!" Pikkan cursed.
"Stay together everyone. This monster plans to split us apart and take us out with his electric attacks. I don't know if we penetrate through his body," Cyberleomon said. "The only possible solution is to force him to overeat the electricity."
"Overeating can be a pain," Pikkan replied. "In this case, this bird bastard is going to implode. But what can we do to overload his system?"
"By forcing him to absorb more electricity from other power line systems," Gallantmon stated. "He will only gain more power temporarily until his body can't take it anymore. From there, his control over these people should be severed. It's the only way we can set Sakuyamon free."
"Great strategy, Takato! You go and attack this monster," Cyberleomon instructed the knight. "You leave me and Pikkan to lead him towards other power line systems. We'll be sure to make him overeat. Pikkan, let's move out!"
"About time we finally set this punk up."
The two warriors set off out from the area and attempt to locate other major electrical sources. This left Gallantmon to face off with Rage Archy.
"You… I'll never forgive you for taking control of these innocent people."
"Well, isn't that reassuring?"
"But, what you are doing to Sakuyamon. No, Renamon and Rika. You've just signed your own death warrant, Rage! I'm going to tear you apart!"
"Ha! Just what can you hope to back up your threats?!"
"With this! I call upon the power of… GRANI!! Gallantmon! Mode Change!!"
With that said, the knight was engulfed into a bright crimson column of red light. The brief flash blinded rage Archy. The human puppets were all pushed away from the immense light. Gallantmon found himself basked by a red aura of light and transformed into a new warrior. His armor was crimson and a pair of angelic swords appeared at each hand.
"Gallantmon! Crimson Mode!"
Rage Archy uncovered his eyes and looked upon the magnificent appearance of Crimson Gallantmon. He gasped in shock.
"So, I guess you weren't expecting this? Does my power simply amaze you?" Gallantmon chuckled.
"…Well! Your power certainly has grown, but it's still not enough to penetrate through my body."
"Heh. Want to see if you're right? Let's give my swords a try."
Rage Archy charges forward and prepares to crush Gallantmon along the way. However, Crimson Gallantmon saw the charging beast coming and phases out from harm. The crimson knight reappears above Rage Archy and strikes him in the head with his Invincible Swords. The avarian giant lets out a horrifying screech that echoed throughout the city. Gallantmon powers up and creates a red flare over his armored body.
"Take this! Invincible Swords!"
With a loud battle cry, Gallantmon slashes through Rage Archy's belly and plows through the other side. A massive, gaping hole was created through the beast's torso.
"That certainly didn't kill him, but it should slow him down. C'mon, Pikkan. Leomon. Find those electric powerhouses. We're going to give this guy the biggest indigestion he's ever had in his short life."
Gallantmon takes off through the city and attempts to psyche the avarian giant. Rage Archy came to his senses and looked down at the gaping hole through his torso. His head started to steam up with anger boiling within his systems.
"You little insect! You can't run from me! I'll find you and when I do… What? I'm sensing the location of available electric energy sources. Yes, this is exactly what I needed! Once I absorb all of it's power, then I shall crush those insolent Tamers! It's feeding time!"
Rage Archy takes off through the city while stomping his way. The human puppets followed his path as if they were mice following the Pied Piper. Rage Archy looks across to find a numerous collection of powerhouses from beyond the city. It was almost as if the beast were already in heaven. He smiled deviously.
"Ah, perfect! Energy sources before my very own eyes! I'm in paradise! This is all I need to defeat these wretched fools!"
With that said, the monster heads off towards the powerhouses and sends out tentacles to each powerhouse. He started to collect as much energy as he could to increase not only his size but also his electric power.
"Yes! Yes! This is all the power I need! Tamers, you are finished!"
"Ha, is that so?" Pikkan calls out.
Rage Archy caught onto the Alterian's voice and turns to find him standing near an outlet switch. This switch would accelerate the speed and power of the electric power. He turns to another direction and finds Cyberleomon standing near another switch outlet.
"What's the meaning of this…? I don't understand the meaning of this."
"Its simple, monster. We've outsmarted you!"
"Wha…?"
"Once they turn the switches, you'll be overeating the electric energy and ultimately even you will give out. Your body isn't going to take it and will detonate in the process. So, bon appetite!"
Giving a direct signal to his comrades, Cyberleomon and Pikkan activated the switches. The power from each electric station sent out a tremendous amount of electricity directly through Rage Archy's tentacle channels. The monster cried out once the large amount of electric energy was transferred into his body. He could only absorb a moderate amount at a time. Over consumption will only lead to the monster's own demise. Rage Archy's body started to detonate as parts of his body exploded piece by piece.
"That's it! Once his body breaks down, he'll weaken and be returned to normal size. There will be no way he'll win against the three of us. If I'm right, then his control over these people will be severed. Sakuyamon will be free. Sorry, Rage, but there will be no human causalities as long as we're around! I won't let human death weigh in on my conscious. Ok, guys! That'll be enough!"
Pikkan and Cyberleomon deactivated the outlet switches immediately before the powerhouses detonated in the process. The trio watched as Rage Archy was quickly reducing in size and the slime on his body started to melt away. His control over the people was severed as a result. Crimson Gallantmon felt Rage Archy's power depleting down to it's weakest.
"It's done. Rage has been reduced to a weakling. Now, we can destroy what's left of him and take back that piece of the digicore. But, first things first…"
Gallantmon flies off deep into the city and finds Sakuyamon lying sprawled on a pile of debris. He picks up the golden-clad female.
"Sakuyamon. Sakuyamon… It's me. Are you all right?"
"Gallantmon…? What just happened?"
"We've already beaten the monster. Well, actually, we've weakened him and he's shrunk down into a runt. All there's left to do is destroy what's left of him and take his digicore."
"Oh, I see."
With Sakuyamon recuperating from the effects, Gallantmon rejoined with his comrades. They looked around to see that every person was lying across the city. They would be in unconscious states until the effects fully wore off. Sakuyamon walks up towards her comrades.
"Way to go, guys! That was awesome!" Jeri calls out. "We've won!"
"No just yet, Jeri," Pikkan replied. "He's not gone. Though, he won't be a threat to us anymore."
"All right, Rage! It's over! Come on out and show yourself!" Gallantmon calls out to the monster.
Suddenly, a pile of debris dropped and out emerged Rage Archy. He has returned to his normal, tiny size. He pants heavily from the severe loss of power. The monster no longer posed a threat to the Tamers. Gallantmon steps out and bends over to face Rage Archy with a menacing glare.
"Now, surrender and hand us the digicore."
"Yes… I can't win in this size and form… There's no way to ensure victory… Please, take the digicore. You've earned it…"
"Ah, thank goodness. The digicore is ours, guys!" the crimson knight stated.
"Allow me to take it," Jeri said with glee.
The girl steps forward and crawls over to the fallen monster. Rage Archy lets out a deep sigh and lies sprawled onto the surface. As Jeri reached out for the digicore exposed on Rage's chest, the monster quickly sprung a sinister trap. Jeri screamed as she found a wall of slime about to consume her whole.
"Now! You're mine, human!"
"PIKKAN!!"
Calling out to her Alterian boyfriend, Pikkan flies out and snatches away Jeri from Rage's clutches. Gallantmon had seen enough of the beast's treacherous schemes and quickly powers up.
"Let that rat bastard have it, Gallantmon!" Sakuyamon calls out. "Allow me to assist! SPIRIT STRIKE!!"
"FINAL JUSTICE!!"
"JUSTICE FIST!!" Cyberleomon cries out.
"THUNDER FLASH ATTACK!!"
The four-way blasts collided with Rage Archy at once and quickly disintegrated the beast in the process. His screams echoed throughout the city until they faded into obscurity. Once rage's body broke down into data, all that was left was one half of the digicore. Gallantmon picks up the digicore and lets out a deep sigh.
"Your data is not worth absorbing, Rage. May you rot where you go."
"Yes! We did it, guys!" Jeri giggled. "Pikkan! We've got a digicore in our possession!"
"Yeah. Isn't it great?"
"It's only a matter of time before we capture all seven of them," Cyberleomon stated. "Two monsters already defeated. Something tells me the next set of monsters will be our greatest tests. This is only just the beginning."
"Well, all I can say is that this is the first step into the right direction," Sakuyamon spoke.
"You're right. Tai. It's all up to you to find out the perpetrator behind this whole mess," Gallantmon said while looking up into the Los Angeles skies.
Los Angeles and the many cities of America were at safe hands with Rage Archaeopteryxmon gone. He and Haze Frogmon were permanently exterminated. Only five more monsters were left to go, but could Cyberleomon be correct on his assumption. Is the next set going to prove to be difficult to overcome? Only time will tell. Whatever the case maybe, the monsters must be exterminated if they hope to follow up with Tai to stop the mastermind of the Synister tunnel's reopening.
Back in Odaiba. Apartment home of Saitou
The darkened skies loomed over another tall apartment building. Deep within the background, a bright full moon shone ominously over the building.
Inside the home of Saitou, the sinister mastermind was sitting on c chair. Saitou looks out through his window and gazes upon the full moon's magnificent view. He felt the presence of Hideto entering the room.
"Saitou-san…"
"You're here, Hideto. Pardon me for not calling you by your proper code name, but I'm in a more somber mood. I've found someone with the ability to cut through the anti-Synister barrier field. We'll move on to the next operation."
"Right. That's why I brought along our colleague, Sigma the Gourmet, along."
Entering through the front door with Hideto was a short boy wearing a funky-looking mask. His eyes underneath the mask were sinister yet eerie. Little was known about this spell caster except that his codename was Gourmet.
"That's good."
Saitou sits up from his chair and turns his attention over to his aquarium. He went on to address the next phase of the operation to Myotismon, whose remains were still recovering from within the aquarium.
"Myotismon, the time has come to let us borrow your powers. It's time for you to contribute to our valuable cause."
"Let me at those foolish Digi-Destined. I'd do anything to kill them one by one. I'll start by slitting Angewomon's throat and devouring that eighth child. Then, I shall do away with Taichi and the other Digi-brats. Of course, I cannot do anything in this body, but if you could just wait a little longer…"
Just then, Myotismon looked up to find a hand reaching down into the aquarium. Sigma reached in, grabbed Myotismon's remains and removed his mask to reveal to hideously widened mouth.
"Hey! What is this?! Stop!"
Saitou looks on patiently as a shadow of Sigma was seen from the background. His mouth widened as large as a python's and he easily swallowed Myotismon's remains.
"NO!! WHAT ARE YOU DOING?! ARGHH…!!!"
"Good. Now we begin with phase two," Saitou said in thought. "Rage was defeated along with Ice Maker. No matter. We have the information on the one with the weapon to break through the barrier. That's all that matters at the moment. Everything is still going accordingly as planned."
Next morning. Back at the Kamiya Residence
The ghostly night skies gave way to a more peaceful morning. The sun shone brightly over the busy city. Back at the Kamiya residence, a situation was set to brew and that would heavily involve with the girl named Rei Saiba.
Rei found herself in a bed after opening her eyes. She looks across her chest and found that she was bandaged up. Her red coat and black long-sleeve were removed to reveal her pink shirt. After gazing upon the bandages, Rei immediately sat up and found herself face-to-face with none other than Tai Kamiya. Behind Tai were Mimi, Sora, Izzy, Shintomon, Agumon and the other digimon. Keke and Dimitri kneeled side by side near Max, who was sleeping heavily in a sleeping bag. His forehead was covered with a wet towel to keep his fever down.
"Oh! Taichi…?!"
"Yo."
"So… So you're really Taichi Kamiya?"
"In the flesh. Man, I really must be a celebrity household name these days."
"You're a little older and more handsome…"
"Um, thank you. Yeah, Max told me everything about you. You're from a different time and space. Somehow, you know a younger version of Sora and myself. So, you ought to be familiar with us."
"Yes, but I never expected you to get married."
"We've had our ups and downs. Heck, we've already had our own kid."
"Your son is quite gifted and a darling. He'll grow up to be a kind and brave young man."
"Let's cut to the chase, Rei Saiba."
"Ok… Where am I?"
"In my home, more specifically in our bedroom. Sora and I sleep there. Once I returned from going out and looking around like crazy for you guys, I saw my son coming, after having carried you guys."
Rei turns around to see Max sleeping peacefully. She looked across at Keke and Dimitri, who both gave her cold glares.
"I tell you, that boy usually does the craziest things," Sora chuckled. "But I can't help it."
"And we're all right just to let you know," Mimi stated. "But don't think we'll look you straight in the eye again."
"You caused us enough grief as it is," Palmon snapped.
"Ease it down, guys," Biyomon said. "Let's give her time to explain herself."
"It's imperative. We have to earn her trust," Izzy stated.
"So, let's treat her as our guest," buzzed Tentomon.
"We heard about you from Sora and Biyomon," Shintomon informed the girl.
"Now we're going to have you tell us everything you know," Tai said.
"Now, please starting talking. It's important that we know the truth. No more games," Agumon replied.
"We should warn you. Staying silent isn't going to help any," the Digi-Destined leader spoke. "See, we've got ourselves a friend who has the ability to read through a spell caster's thoughts. My son saved your life and you owe him big. Now, start talking."
"Starting talking now!" Max yells out.
Rei gasped in shock and turned around to see Max thrashing in his sleep. The group realized that the boy was merely talking in his sleep.
"Yeah… Give me those basketball cards!"
"Is he talking in his sleep again?" Mimi wondered.
"Of course, he always does that. It's sometimes entertaining," Sora chuckled. "He comes up with the weirdest things in his sleep."
Rei focuses her attention back onto Tai, Agumon and Shintomon. They were waiting for an answer. She finally gives in and develops tears in her eyes. She trembled and held the blanket over her.
"You don't understand… You haven't seen what I have… We should all die."
"By 'we', do you mean yourself and your friends?" asked Shintomon.
"No. I mean all of 'us'. All of mankind to be precise. You guys… You guys would think so too if you had seen that CD!"
"What CD?" asked Izzy.
"What CD is that?" Agumon wondered.
"It's the CD labeled The Human Armageddon."
"What?! You've actually seen that top secret?!" Shintomon asked frantically.
"That's right. It's a CD that will show you with one viewing of just how cruel the things humans have done up to now are."
"No. Not The Human Armageddon!"
"I'm guessing you heard of it, Shintomon?" Tai asked.
"Yes. It's a top secret CD, kept in a giant materials hall within the Holy Realm of my planet. I only seen a few minutes and immediately hid it away."
"That good of a flick?"
"That's not it, Taichi. It's a record of the crimes committed by the darker side of the human race. Many dark-hearted individuals wanted it. Mankind has come to commit all sorts of crime unimaginable. The most cruel and brutal among them are recorded on it. It runs for thousands of hours."
Thoughts began to linger within Shintomon's thoughts of the hideous images he gazed upon through the CD viewing. He remembered numerous races of humans being lined up into slave camps. There were a large number of life humans being hung even for the sheer cruel pleasure of others. He even remembered the smiles, glees and hideous laughter from these cruel humans. Most graphic of all were images of dismemberments and beheadings of other people.
"I watched only a few minutes and refused to believe what I say. I only see the good within humans and ignore the evil. I had no idea it was related to this current situation."
"There were so many horrifying images marching across that screen. You don't know how we are and what we are capable of," Rei spoke. "That's why you act like you're good people. I saw it all. If you guys saw that film, your sense of values would change! You'd say that humanity is not worthy of living. And that's why-"
Tai had heard enough from the poison the girl was spewing out from those statements alone. He screams out angrily and knocks his chair back.
"That's why what, Rei?! That's why all of mankind has to become chow for these Synister monsters?!"
"Tai! Calm down!" Sora calls out to her husband.
"That's right! You still don't know what kind of creature you are, Taichi! Humanity seemed good to you because you were born back during a peaceful time. But wars are apart of our nature and are everlasting. There is no such thing as an eternal paradise and a utopia."
"What?"
"Taichi. Have you ever seen a long line of people being rounded up together to get killed at a concentration camp? Have you ever seen someone being toyed with, while they knew that they were going to die the next day? How about invaders dancing over the bodies of their victims and crushing them while singing happy songs?! What about the atomic bombs destroying cities in Japan during World War II?! Thousands of innocent people were wiped out and defenseless to do anything to stop it! Or how about civil wars where a mother is slaughtered in front of her children… Or even a child being slaughtered in front of his/her own mother?! Do you understand? The men can laugh as they kill other people…! I'm sure that even you could do so! You just haven't realized it!"
Everyone was stunned in silence by every detail Rei has given to them according to the CD viewings. The males were pumped with mixed emotions while the ladies were literally breaking down in tears. How could anyone even let a child like Rei be poisoned with such graphic and horrifying images of mankind's historical crimes?
Sora helped lead Mimi out of the room. The light-hearted woman was breaking down into uncontrollable tears after hearing the horrifying details.
"Let's go, Mimi. There's no need to listen to anymore of this."
With the two ladies gone from the room, Tai focuses his attention back onto Rei.
"So, you think you're that kind of person, Rei?!"
"That's right! And so are you, underneath it all!"
"What about my son, Max? He saved you. I asked him why he would save someone like you. Want to know what he said? He said you looked like you were crying out for help. I didn't want to believe it at first, but looking at you, somehow I understand. I'm sure my alternate self would understand too. Max maybe young, but he has a good heart. He actually cared about you. I guess you didn't expect that."
Rei cried to herself into tears and buried her face onto the blankets. She couldn't believe that Max actually cared for her and wanted to help her.
"When I sleep at night, I'm pestered by dreams about that CD film, and I wake up! Just last night, the people who were killed were all looking into my direction! It was almost enough to make me feel like I had done all those killings. More and more, I see myself as nothing more than a disgusting creature of darkness. I feel like I wanted to make amends for something, but I don't know what for!"
Keke began to feel sorry for the pitiful girl. Her eyes swelled up with remorseful tears.
"It feels like I'm going insane. I just wanted someone to tell me what to do! It didn't matter whom. Damn it all! Damn it!"
"Taichi. Let's go and allow this poor girl to get some rest," Shintomon said.
"Sure."
"Besides, she's harmless now."
"Leave her with us," Keke said. "Dimitri and I will watch over these two."
"Sounds good. Agumon. Shintomon. Let's go out outside on the balcony."
With that said, Tai led his digimon partner and the higher power out to get some fresh air. A lot had been said from out of Rei Saiba's mouth. They were in disbelief by everything said about the CD. Tai lets out a deep sigh.
"The most cruel and brutal things from among all of the evil that mankind has done," Tai repeated from what has been said. "That CD has all our all-time worsts."
"It has to be a really scary experience, Tai."
"I can imagine," stated Shintomon. "A regular person would probably change their outlook on humanity before watching all of five minutes of it."
"Geez, Shintomon. Don't scare me like that. You're going to make me all nervous, you know."
"Don't worry, Taichi. In the end, wickedness of heart is only one aspect of humanity as a whole."
"I guess you're right."
"However, its no surprise that she would believe that that's all there is to humanity. The contents of The Human Armageddon CD are just that violent and miserable. As a result, I've heard that there are only a limited number of individuals even in the Digital Universe that can view it."
As soon as he finished speaking, Tai immediately gives Shintomon a suspicious glare. The higher power digimon chuckled and waved his hand to calm the leader down.
"Pardon me, Taichi. My apologies."
"Geez, you really are trying to scare me, Shintomon."
"More importantly, I didn't tell you where I went last night after bringing your friends and family into your home, did I?"
"Oh, yeah. Now that you mention it. Where did you go?"
"I went back to my realm to check with the elder, Gosenzomon, and X."
"X and Gosenzomon? Why didn't you just tell us sooner?"
"There was something I had to ask from them, but more specifically with X. Yesterday, his words were still vague, but in view of that testimony just not, it's all become clear. X knows the identity of the mastermind."
"He… WHAT?!"
"I'm about to go ask X about-"
However, Shintomon found himself speaking alone. He found that Tai and Agumon were gone. Suddenly, he heard Tai's voice ringing out from the bedroom.
"X!! Earth to X!! You better speak now before you forever hold your damn peace!! Clear all this up to me!! If you don't tell me right away, I'll quit my job as your apprentice!"
Shintomon immediately fell back and laughed to himself.
"Not quite like I planned."
Tai quickly gathered everyone, besides Sora and Mimi, together to listen in to what X was prepared to say. X speaks out telepathically to the crew.
"I see. That CD has been used, then? I guess it's all conclusive now."
"Listen, X! You've suspected all along who the culprit is, haven't you?!" Tai exclaimed. "Why the hell haven't you told me?!"
"While it's true that I didn't have any conclusive evidence, I just didn't want to believe it. That would have to be my real reason."
"Cut to the case, pal!"
"Let me start with the conclusion. The mastermind's name is Himo Saitou."
With that name revealed, an image of Saitou present day identity was shown through their minds. Tai immediately pointed him out. It was the same man from the day Oikawa was sent to the hospital.
"Take a look at that face, everyone. He was the apprentice of mine long before you, Tai."
This stunning revelation brought immediate shock to everyone in the room, including Tai. He certainly did not see this coming. Tai wasn't even aware that he was a successor of a warrior before him. Another image of Saitou was displayed through their minds. It was one of Saitou during his middle school days.
"Here's an image of Saitou from when he was my apprentice. He would have been close to high school at the time."
"That face! That's definitely the guy I saw! He was a lot older, though," Tai said.
"He was a man with a strong sense of justice. He was almost too scrupulous. It was about twenty years ago now that he disappeared. Right before he vanished, there was something that he was always saying. 'Is mankind worthy of living? Are they worth protecting?' Then there was the loss of The Human Armageddon CD. He disappeared at the sometime the CD was gone. But why is he back now? Be careful, Tai! He's very lethal. I'm heading down there to explain his past in full detail."
Tai sunk into disbelief at the possibility of a previous apprentice before him. He couldn't believe that he was not informed of Saitou in the first place.
"Saitou… I'm not going to let that bastard mess up our world!"
Elsewhere within Odaiba District.
Saitou stood out on his apartment balcony while gazing across the heavens and pictured X in his mind.
"I gave you a chance, X. I waited until you had a replacement for me. How about we settle this? Let's see if humanity should live or die."
Another monster defeated and Ice Maker rescued, the mastermind of the operation has been revealed to be Himo Saitou. He was the former apprentice of X, just before Taichi ever saw his first digimon. Just what exactly drove him to desire the entire human race extinction? Will X reveal Saitou's past? What brings Millenniumon into the picture and what kind of alliance did he make with Saitou in the first place? These questions will be revealed…
(Digimon Frontier second ending theme "an Endless Tale")
(Preview)
TK: Hey, everyone! It's me, Takeru! Wait until you find out what kind of past Saitou has had during his days as X's apprentice. How
Dorothy: What could have driven a young man with a strong sense of justice into an obsession in the extinction of the human race? Wait until you find out the chilling truth from X. He tells us as it is.
Kari: In Paris, we start to look for the third monster. She's been revealed. Oh no, TK!
Tike: Our dad's soul has been stolen!
Kara: So, you must the monster!
Lamiamon: Yes, allow me to introduce myself. I'm the third monster, Lamiamon. Haze Frogmon and Rage Archy were both weaklings compared me to me. Prepare to feel my wrath!
Kari: Not if I have anything to say about it! This one's for my husband!
Tai: He's here! Saitou!
Saitou: Hello again, X. I'm pleased to know that you have brought Taichi Kamiya. Now we shall settle our differences.
Tai: Bring it on, jackass! Fusion shinka! Omega X!
Saitou: Magnificent, but really… Is that really all you've got, Taichi? Show me what X has taught you during these many years.
Keke: The next chapter will simply blow your socks off! It's entitled…
Lamiamon Steals Takeru's Soul! Prelude to the Destined Battle, Taichi and Saitou Face Off!
Omega X: What exactly is this Resshu-ken style?
Saitou: I'll demonstrate.
Well, that wraps up yet another long chapter to my Millenniumon series. Now, you're probably wondering where Millenniumon is? The monsters are all apart of him, so technically we're getting Millenniumon. Later, we'll find out who the final monster is and that exact monster will hold the majority of his power. How are you guys enjoying the saga? It's my final one and I hope to make it count. The next chapter will be off the chart! Until then, be sure you guys have a Happy Thanksgiving or any form of holiday occasion! Peace!
