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. Kaiser X, Himo Saitou, Sonja, Virus, and Burizalor are characters I've created for this story.

Yo, everyone! I'm back with the fourth update of 2005! I'm really getting on the ball with this fic and hope to get through the whole thing until March at the latest. As of now, I have officially declared Kaiser X to be my new muse. Coral's been competing at galactic tournaments and I need a suitable replacement. So, make him feel welcome.

Anyway, I know you guys have been anticipating this chapter for a long time. First, I'd like to thank Youkai Youko's cousin for suggesting an idea dealing with Saitou's secret weapon. ((winks)) So, without further ado, let's get on with the fic! It's Taichi vs. Saitou, one on one! Next!

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Last time on Digimon Fusion, our heroes finally arrive at Saitou's Lair. They have found Max and hope to set him free. Nevertheless, before they could do anything of the sort, Saitou gives a bit of wording to Omega X and his crew. He sends out Sigma to take care of the warriors, but Mystic Celesta steps up to confront him. Knowing that the boy was no longer human, Mystic Celesta proceeded to decapitate him and force the vampiric demon himself… Myotismon! The Gatomon side to Mystic Celesta had easily noticed his scent. Myotismon has been hiding out for years and was the one who informed Saitou about the Digi-Destined, including Taichi. Using a technique she has been developing for the years, Mystic Celesta has bound Myotismon to eternal suffering using a soul-absorbing tree.

Once freeing Max, Neo proceeded to use his Uraotoko to send Omega X's group to another dimension. Finally, the one on one showdown between two apprentices is set to commence. Saitou vs. Taichi. They only have fifteen minutes until the doorway to the Dark Realm opens.

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(Digimon Frontier Opening theme "Fire!" plays)

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The Prophetic Battle, The One Vs. The Dark Angel! Dark Angel's Twisted Secret!

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Rainbow Bridge. 7:45 PM

The skies were once again becoming shrouded with thick, black clouds. Citizens were now becoming very worried about the proclaimed 'end of days'. Even many of the apocalyptic theorists were claiming that the predictions were indeed true. Well, little do they realize that an even greater threat was set to become unleashed on the planet in a matter of fifteen minutes. They might as well pray for the remaining hours of their precious lives that they have left.

Driving across towards the Rainbow Bridge was a blonde-haired young man wearing a New York Yankee jersey. Inside, there was a green, reptilian creature with red eyes and an orange-like fin across it's back. The man gripped his steering wheel tightly and was losing his patience with the heavy traffic.

"Darn! I just wish they would hurry it up!"

"Michael. We should have taken the boat."

"All of the boats have left shore. Even hitching a plane flight is hectic especially with these dark clouds. I've been trying to contact Mimi but to no avail. I hope they're doing all right."

"Well, she did mention she would be going to some tunnel near Demon's Cavern."

"Isn't that outside of Mushiyori? We're way too far off from where they are. It would have to take a miracle for us to get there."

"Um, hello? You can always use me you know. I can just digivolve. We wouldn't have to worry about the traffic here."

"You're right. What was I thinking? These past few days have been hectic. I haven't been thinking clearly."

"It's only natural, Michael. Now, let's get the heck out of here."

Suddenly, a massive tremor caused the entire bridge to shake. Michael grabbed Betamon and hopped out of the car. For some reason Betamon was able to notice some strange energy readings throughout the surroundings.

"These aren't earthquakes, Michael. Digimon are being released."

"Where!"

"All across the globe. Digital portals are being opened. If digimon come flooding this world, then it will only mean disaster. Plus, you factor that in with these ongoing natural disasters."

"I don't even want to know. This is just as bad as the D-Reaper fiasco from five years!"

"Pray the planet doesn't go KaBaoom like last time. Because that will be the end result."

"Oh dear…"

Looking across the bridge, portals were opening up from all directions. A horde of Gesomon, Megaseadramon and Shellmon were roaming across the sea. However, that was not all. In the skies, large numbers of flying digimon flooded the heavens. There were flocks of Airdramon, Megadramon, Flybeemon, Snimon and Devidramon. These mighty beasts roared like demons being released from long dormancy within limbo itself. People were panicking like no tomorrow and flooded the streets in mass hysteria.

Michael picks up Betamon and takes off across the bridge. Before he could proceed on, he stopped to become surrounded by a fleet of Ninjamon.

"Great. We're surrounded, Michael!"

"Don't worry, Betamon. I'm sure ol' Metalseadramon can take care of these guys."

"No sweat. Let me at 'em!"

As Michael proceeded to pull out his digivice, Betamon leaps up into the air to become engulfed by golden light. The small rookie was prepared to take battle against the ongoing invaders of the digital world.

"Betamon! Warp Shinka! Metalseadramon!"

In place of Betamon was the golden-armored, ocean titan Metalseadramon. However, unlike the Dark Master who served Burizalor, this one fought on the side of justice and hails as Michael's beloved partner.

"All right, boys! Time to send down with the fishes!" Metalseadramon bellowed. "River of Power!"

The mega sent out a powerful watery blast that managed to knock away the Ninjamon rather easily. However, the challenge was still to come. The Megaseadramon, Gesomon and Shellmon hordes were heading towards the titan's direction.

"Bring it on, you washed up twits! Michael! You get these people to safety!"

"You got it!"

"I just hope things don't get worse. Are the prophecies within the digital scriptures coming true? Have the end of days come? Something tells me that the Digi-Destined are apart of this ancient prophecy. If that's the case, then they had better stop whatever is coming out of that hole. It's up to you now, my friends."

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Azulongmon's Domain. Digital World 01/02

Watching closely through a viewing orb, the majestic Holy Beast of the East looked on and breathed heavily. He was suffering from loss of power and felt exhausted since his digicores were taken. Azulongmon felt the presence of figure walking into his domain. Without turning to face the ominous figure, the dragon beast acknowledges his presence.

"Good to see you again, Gennai."

"So, it's time. The fated battle according to the ancient prophecy is set to commence."

"Yes, it is time."

"Azulongmon. You desperately need your four most essential digicores. The other cores don't have enough power to sustain your energy."

"I'll manage, Gennai. All that matters is Taichi defeating the Dark Angel. That why the seal will be closed and apocalypse will be delayed at least for a few more centuries."

"In earth time."

"Yes. Have you informed of the other Holy Beasts?"

"Not only in this quadrant but even the Sovereign equilivents in the southern quadrant. I made sure to send a message to the Three Celestial Angel Guardians in the western Digital World."

"Good. Every one of them deserves to view this battle. It will be the most important and will determine the fate of our multi-worlds. If not, the entire Digital Universe."

"I agree."

Gennai catches a glimpse of Omega X and Saitou facing each other inside Demon's Cavern. He put his faith in the warrior of courage. It is amazing how much Tai has grown from a cocky, brash young boy and into an honorable, courageous warrior of legend. The prophecy has indeed been accurate as far as Tai's growth was concerned. This battle alone could very well be his most important once since Burizalor years ago.

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Digital World 04. Seraphimon's Castle

The Three Angels watched their viewing orb with anticipation. They knew very well that their own world was at stake. Sorcermon walks in just in time to join the three superiors.

"Ah, Sorcermon. It's good you can join us," Seraphimon spoke.

"I wouldn't miss this for the Digital World. This is the most important showdown in our lifetime."

"Perhaps even for our future generations," said Ophanimon.

"It is this warrior to fulfill the wishes of our legendary warriors and our entire existence," Cherubimon stated.

"Where are Takuya and the others, Lord Seraphimon?"

"Inside the Uraotoko on the wall across from the two warriors," the male angel lord replied. "They along with the Tamers and upper-level Digi-Destined have been sealed there. This is the way the battle should be. Just as the written prophecy has foretold. Only one warrior will emerge triumphant. The warrior known as Omega X will need to declare victory if Armageddon across both the human world and digital worlds is to be delayed for a long time."

"Since it was him and our warriors to defeat the M-5 Machine Empire, we shall place our hopes on this valiant warrior," Ophanimon said.

"Yes, for only he has the authority to challenge the Dark Angel," Cherbuimon said. "I just never expected this human to be the Dark Angel according to the prophetic scriptures."

"The Dark Angel could have taken the form of anything it desires. I had thought Lucemon would have been that Dark Angel but it was not to be," Seraphimon stated. "Takuya and his friends slain Lucemon. I recently received a message from Azulongmon of the Eastern sector. He and his Southern counterpart were foretold of a human apprenticed by the one named X. Perhaps this is the human with extraordinary powers they speak of."

"Most likely, but we shall see if he can stand up to Omega X. This will be quite interesting. A human who desires the extinction of his own race against a warrior willing to protect every being crying out for peace," Sorcermon replied.

"Omega X. Our faiths lie in you and ensure the survival of the legendary warriors," Seraphimon viewed the orb with a nod.

Much like Azulongmon's orb, this one featured another view of the showdown. Saitou stood at one side of the caverns with Omega X stood at another side.

"Guess this doesn't come with Spanish audio and wide screen does it?" Sorcermon asked cheekily.

"Um, not that I know of," coughed Cherubimon.

"Now's not the time for stupid questions," Ophanimon muttered.

"Lady Moinanea. I just hope the final piece of the prophecy reveals victory for the warrior of courage. We cannot afford an apocalyptic period and the Synisters to once again roam across the Digital Universe. Just after we've worked hard to repair our worlds. Our fates shall not be sealed just because a human wishes to extract vengeance on his own race. We cannot allow it to happen. We cannot… We are witnessing history as we speak," Seraphimon thought.

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Digital World 03. Zhuqiaomon's Palace

Deep within the fire-induced fortress shaped like a royal crown, a mighty gust of flames emerged through it. A loud booming roar was heard as a massive phoenix flapped it is majestic, feathery-flame wings. Its crimson eyes were locked on the viewing orb bestowed upon him thanks to a brief visit by Gennai.

"At last, the fated battle is set to commence. It has been a long time since I've gazed upon such an important event. Not since the D-Reaper has this been important to our domain. I may still have dislike for the humans, but I do wish this warrior my blessings. He and his comrades have slain the D-Reaper to ensure future generations to spawn across our domain."

"Hey! You in there, Zhuster!"

The phoenix sovereign turns to find a two-headed old turtles walking through the doors. The titan stepped inside and steered clear from the flames.

"You really need to redecorate, Zhuster! Whoo! My back has trees you know!"

"Sorry about that, Ebonwumon. Good to see you, my friend. Will Baihumon and Azulongmon be joining us?"

"Azulongmon should be here, but I haven't heard anything from dear Baihumon. He has determined to protect his domain. However, I'm sure he was given an access viewing orb from Gennai to view this important battle. I usually don't like to wake up from my nap, but this is worth it."

"Good. This battle between the warriors who battled the D-Reaper will stand up against the Dark Angel. I find it surprising the Dark Angel would actually be a human being."

"Don't you still have resentment towards humans?"

"Yes until the Tamers and the Digi-Destined saved our worlds from the D-Reaper's threat. The monster was reincarnated into a human and is no longer the threat she used to be. This human will prove to be their greatest challenge."

"Just this human alone?"

"This is no ordinary human. I feel this is the same human who was appointed to be X's apprentice and turned rogue after viewing a traumatic event that suddenly caused him to start a crusade to destroy the human race. We cannot let the humans undergo such an apocalyptic event as the hole opening to the Dark Realm. Earth will become hell itself if this human isn't stopped. Warrior of courage. It's all on your since the Tamers are locked inside the Uraotoko. Good luck. May our hopes and prayers grant you victory."

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Outside Demon's Cavern. 7:45 P.M.

Everyone else who did not join the others inside the caverns was crowded together to watch the fated battle set to begin. Sora set her eyes onto the face off and clasped her hands together. Mimi sat next to the tensed woman and rubbed her shoulders to calm her nerves.

"Relax, Sora. You know Tai's going to pull through with this. That creep has nothing on him."

"I hope so, Mimi. I'm just worried over him and Max."

"Well, we just saw Max and the others being sent through that Uraotoko. They should be just fine," Shintomon reassured them.

"Good, then Keke is safe, too," Dimitri sighed a relief.

"I see that as a good thing. We'll know everyone will be just fine and that this battle remains man-against-man," said Hercules Kabuterimon.

"It is imperative these two fight it alone," replied Izzy.

"Agreed. Our only role is become witnesses to this," Cody said.

"Not a problem with me," Joe stated. "There's no way our digimon can stand up to these two."

"What! You don't think we stand a chance in heck!" Gomamon cried out.

"Look on the bright side, Gomamon. At least we still get a good view through the old man's orb," Armadillomon said. "Besides, we'd only get in the way. So, it would be pointless for us to butt in their ol' showdown."

"I wonder though. Have we really seen this Saitou character at top strength?" wondered Gosenzomon. "He has yet to put forth his full power since the last time Taichi confronted him in the city."

"At least these caverns will provide them more room and no civilians to get in the way," Rosemon said.

"Just pray they won't decide to go crazy and decide to nuke the whole place," Kazu remarked.

"Or the whole planet!" panicked Kenta.

"Oh dear! We can't afford that!" Guardromon exclaimed.

"Calm yourselves, boys," Arukenimon said. "At least Mummymon has shown more guts in the face of adversity. Right, Mummymon?"

As soon as she turned around, she did not see what she had hoped. A sweat drop fell over her forehead as she found Mummymon biting his hat. She growled deeply and slapped the back of his head.

"Will you cut that out! This is one battle you can't miss!"

"Sorry, Arukenimon. I just get tense when the world is due to possibly end…"

"Baka. Ugh…"

"This should be good. I haven't been this pumped since watching the D-Reaper battle," Black Gatomon said.

"Oh, Leomon. Pikkan. I know you guys are getting a kick out watching this up close in those caverns," Jeri sighed.

"Hey, it's better for us to stay out here," Lopmon said.

"No kidding. It's only going to get nasty in there once they start," Suzie spoke in a more mature tone. "Oh, Henry. Terriermon."

Lady Moinanea opened her eyes to get a full glimpse of the battle through the viewing orb. A smile forms across her face once gazing upon her champion, Omega X, standing firm. Grasping the four digicores to her side, she whispers silently under her breath.

"What's wrong, Moinanea?" Shintomon asked his beloved wife.

"Nothing… Just watching."

"You did say something."

"Let's just this important battle, dear."

Without turning to face her, Shintomon questioned the demigoddess and wondered what she was whispering. Moinanea had her sights set on the viewing orb.

"And so it begins… The stage has been set. We'll see if the prophecy does indeed come into fruition. The fate of many worlds rests on my champion now."

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? Center of the Four Digital World Domains ?

Inside a large temple-like structure, a large dragon-like figure emerged from its slumber and loomed ominously over his own viewing orb. Appearing on the sphere was a scene of the Demon's Cavern. The being blinked it's eyes and quickly changes the scene into the inside of the caverns. He growled deeply while catching a quick glimpse of both Saitou and Omega X.

Standing over at his side were a group of kids. Two of which were teenagers and the other two are eight-year-olds. One teen is a boy with purple hair, gray t-shirt and a pair of blue jeans. The girl was the older version of Keke. She has blonde-pinkish hair, a white shirt and pink shorts. Of the two kids, one was a boy with short blonde hair, a green martial arts outfit and a pair of goggles over his head. The other was a girl with short brown hair, a white shirt and a blue skirt.

"It has begun hasn't it, Huanglongmon-sama?" the older Keke asked.

(Huanglongmon. God Beast Type. Maintains the balance of the Four Digital Worlds in the Digi-Universe. Has highest authority besides Shintomon's race of people. He is the Judge over the rights and wrongs)

"Yes. The time has come. The warrior known as Omega X is set to engage in the fated battle against the Dark Angel. The prophecy has indeed been accurate according to the fate of our worlds."

"Then, that means Tai has to win this battle or we're all in deep crap," the blonde kid snorted. "C'mon, kick his ass, Tai!"

"Tike. Watch your mouth. You're just like your present counterpart in this universe," Keke sighed.

"Same goes with me," the brown-haired girl stated.

"Kara. Let us not get into that right now. This important event will determine the fate of both the human and digital worlds. Besides, we get the privilege to watch this up close and personal," the purple-haired teen replied.

"You're right, Sam. Now let's show our support for Tai and hope that X can make it there in time to use that emerald you bestowed him with, Huanglongmon," Keke said.

"Hopefully. I have faith in him. If Taichi is unable to defeat the Dark Angel, X may use that emerald as a last resort. I just hope it doesn't come down to it. The Dark Angel must be defeated to ensure that Armageddon be delayed for the next few centuries at the most. Now is not the time. The most important war has come upon us. Everything else was merely just a step. This is what we have been waiting for. May the One prevail…"

Keke set her sights back on the orb and clasped her hands together. Several tears came down her eyes before she whispered one name, or one letter for that matter.

"X…"

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Saitou's Lair. 7:45 PM

Back inside the ominous cave, the fated showdown from the prophetic digi-scriptures was set to commence. The Dark Angel vs. the One. Standing on one side of the cavern was the heroic warrior of legend, Omega X. The same warrior who saved his Digital World by defeating the tyrant Burizalor. He is the same individual who gained the power of digital fusion for the first time after thousands of digital millennia. He helped train some of the top Digi-Destined and Tamers to what they have become today. He helped his sister to defeat Virus and Takato to overcome the D-Reaper. He and his allies have just recently overcome the now extinct Tufflesurian Bebimon, the Super Artificial and the seven Millenniumon Monsters.

Now, he is all alone without the help of his friends. The prophecy stated only the One would have the privilege of battling the Dark Angel. Standing at the other corner, Himo Saitou A.K.A. the Dark Angel. He was the former apprentice of X and has seen a new light shed upon humanity. He was once destined to protect the human race from evil digimon of all sorts. Once he gazed upon the revelation that humans were killing innocent digimon, he took it upon himself to take his anger on the humans. He views the entire universe as black and white. Now, he wishes to prove that in this prophetic battle with Omega X.

(Play Yu Yu Hakusho theme Sensui no Territory)

Clenching his fists tightly, Omega X had his eyes locked onto the Dark Angel. Anger was swelling within the warrior, especially since Saitou planned to have Max abducted. Tai was not going to accept that and would make Saitou pay for his crime.

"Let's do this, Saitou. I've been waiting for this moment these past few days."

"Hmmm. I wonder if you've noticed it yet, Taichi."

"What?"

"As I continued being X's apprentice, I could tell that some part of my heart was decaying. Back then, I didn't seen the effort to stop it. Do you want to know why?"

Omega X simply remained silent and allowed the Dark Angel to continue speaking his mind.

"It's because I started realizing that the eroded portions were who I really was. As I fought for something, for someone, I began more and more to search for a purpose to my fight. You'll become that way someday, too."

"Oh yeah. I can tell you've really taken a turn for the worst."

Saitou laughed and continued on, "To be honest, I don't even care about the hole connecting to the Dark Realm any more. Whether the A-Class, S-Class or even the Super A-class Synisters come through into both the Human World and the Digital Worlds, it doesn't really matter to me."

"What! You're not serious! You don't even care anymore!"

"It doesn't have anything to do with me personally. What is most important to me is this moment, when I am about to fight you. I get the feeling that the whole reason I tried to create this tunnel to the Dark Realm was that I could fight you."

"That's right. According to what Matt told me from Lady Moinanea, the One fights the Dark Angel. I'm the One and looks like I'm set on kicking this guys' ass."

(End theme)

As soon as he finished speaking, Saitou let out a joyous laughter. He already started to believe that victory was essentially going to be at his grasp. Omega X couldn't bear to stand hearing his adversary's laughter and popped his neck. Within a split second, the warrior phases out from sight. Saitou was quick to notice his adversary's movement and turned to find Omega X flying past him from a left corner of his eye.

Saitou caught Omega X set on delivering a ki-coated fist to his face. The Dark Angel immediately brought out his left leg and attempted a spinning front kick. Omega X quickly phases out again and leaves Saitou wide open. Omega X reappears at Saitou's other side and goes for a fist. Saitou goes for yet another spinning front kick using his right leg. The warrior teleported out using his Time Warp. With his guard down, Saitou turned to find a ki blast being shoot across his face. Omega X followed it up with a fist and slammed it across Saitou's face. The force sent the Dark Angel sailing across the caverns with blood dripping from his mouth.

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Neo's Territorial Dimension. 7:46 PM

Everyone inside the dimension, excluding Neo and Metalla X, were cheering on enthusiastically. Others were hollering out for their leader landing the first contact hit on Saitou.

"All right! Now kick his tail, dad!" Max cheered.

"Now that was what I like to call a clean hit!" exclaimed Keke.

"The first hit comes from my brother. Let's hope he keeps this up," Mystic Celesta said.

"He's got Saitou reeling!" Ultima X stated. "What did you think, babe?"

"It's not over yet," replied Sonja.

"She's right. So we better keep an eye out," Pikkan warned everyone. "Time is also running out. They only have fourteen minutes left."

"Tai. You've greatly improved. You caught Saitou off guard and easily saw through his kicks," Metalla X thought. "I guess our fusion as Kaiser X greatly increased our power levels a thousand fold."

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Saitou's Lair. 7:46 P.M.

Saitou managed to land right on his feet after having his adversary slam a fist against his face. Blood dripped from his lip and a huge imprint was formed on his left cheek. Omega X stepped up and began to speak out against the Dark Angel.

(Play Rob Zombie's Dragula)

"What are you, a dumb ass! Blowing your own horn like that! Just going at each other until one us is dead is perfectly cool with me! Why didn't you just pick a fight with me from the start? You should asked politely first. I'd be happy to oblige. Did you really think if you had not pulled away with this crap, I would have run from you like a pussy? You make me sick."

Lifting himself up from the ground, Saitou chuckled and spat some blood from his mouth.

"How nice for you that you're so simple."

"What the hell are you talking about!"

"That's fine, too…"

Saitou put out a hand across and channeled a small portion of his ki energy. Almost immediately, a tiny amount of ki appeared and transformed into a large ki ball. It levitated over the Dark Angel's hand with rare brilliance. The ki ball grew larger until it was the size of his whole hand.

"Taichi Kamiya, supposing your power is at ten, my power would probably be between six and seven. Speed, resilience, stamina… I bet you've got the edge over me in all of them. Yet, you're still going to die by my hand."

"You're bluffing…"

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Neo's Territorial Dimension. 7:46 P.M.

"What's he going on about!" Kaiser Greymon asked.

"That's what I'd like to know," replied Magna Garurumon.

"Is he trying to psyche out Tai?" Zephrymon wondered.

"No way! He has to be bluffing!" Gallantmon exclaimed. "Tai's already at the fourth level stage of digital fusion. He fought some of the strongest enemies in that form!"

"Yet, even there are enemies possibly stronger than him now," Dorothy said.

"You think he's just buying some time?" Sakuyamon asked.

"I don't think that's it," stated Pikkan. "Saitou is fully sure of himself."

"You are correct, Alterian," Neo spoke out from the background. "It's been such a long time since I've seen Saitou-san enjoy himself this much."

"What! Stop bickering your nonsense again!" Mega Gargomon snapped. "I'd like to shut that little punk's mouth myself. Maybe with some duct tape. What do you think, Henry?"

"That's right! You shut up, kid! From now on, you're in quiet time!" Max retorted out at Neo.

"Don't listen to him, Tai!" War Angemon called out to Omega X. "Don't let your head get twisted head! Saitou's all yours!"

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Saitou's Lair. 7:46 P.M.

With the crew still looking on from within the Uraotoko head, Saitou was standing across with a ki ball ready to launch at his adversary.

"You're better than me, and yet you cannot defeat me," Saitou rambled on. "Do you know why? I've got a list of reasons."

"Hmph. The reason is so simple. It's because you're a damn sick and demented freak who needs a life!"

With that said, Omega X flies out across the cavern and uses his Time Warp to reach over towards Saitou faster. The Dark Angel remained calm while holding the ki ball in his right hand.

"So let's just go straight to the fun!"

Omega X throws out a fist across and aims for Saitou's face. Yet, the Dark Angel was easily able to catch it with his left hand. The warrior follows it up with an array of fists. Saitou blocked out each one with one hand. Omega X attempts a kick, which Saitou ducks underneath. Another punch was thrown and blocked out. The process repeated twice over. Saitou was much too swift and quick for any one of Omega X's offensive hits to connect.

Saitou flies back across the caverns with Omega X teleporting himself across. He throws out yet more punches and fails to make one hit on the Dark Angel. The Dark Angel levitates up into the upper regions of the caverns with Omega X following him out. Omega X throws out more fists and launches several ki blasts. Saitou brings out his left hand to block out each ki blast attempt. Omega X phases up to meet face to face with the Dark Angel. More punches thrown and it only ended up with the same result.

Saitou looks behind and lands onto the sidewall of the caverns. He launched himself across and threw out his ki ball. He goes directly to kick the ki ball directly for Omega X. The warrior puts up his guard at the last minute.

"Give it everything you've got!"

However, the ki ball quickly dispersed out of thin air. This managed to catch Omega X completely off guard and destroyed his strategy. Saitou fakes out his adversary and shoots out a right kick across. Omega X uses his Time Warp to avoid the blow. Once he reappears behind Saitou, he cupped his hands together and goes for a Terra Beam. Unfortunately, Saitou shoots out his right leg and delivers a spinning back kick across Omega X's face. The warrior lets out a gasp and felt the tremendous impact.

The force of the blow sent Omega X sailing across into a cavern wall. He stopped himself in time and manages to levitate back down. Saitou swiftly lands down to face his successor.

(Theme fades in BG)

"Damn it! You dirty, rotten bastard! You lied to me! First, you said I was faster than you were and you got the heads up! I even used my Time Warp and you managed to see through my strategy! If my speed is greater than yours, then why don't any of my hits land! Answer me!"

"You are faster than me, Taichi, but it doesn't matter. That's reason number one why you cannot win: I can read your attacks."

"Bull crap! Only a few people have been known to predict my attacks, but I doubt you are one of them! What are you, a stupid kid! Explain to me exactly what you mean!"

"It's all about experience. My history of fighting enemies, from the time I was a little boy. Like earlier, when you caught me by surprise, and I took your ki-blast/punch combination. What you could call my fighting intuition moves me even faster than my reflexes, allowing me to avoid any fatal injuries. I can decode your attacks and I've been doing it decades longer than you have."

"Heh. So I guess I can't surprise even you."

"You're too predictable."

"Well! When it comes to the number of fights you've been in, you haven't got me beat! So, let's see you try, asshole!"

Omega X lets out a battle cry as he came flying out towards Saitou with fists coated with ki energy. He was ready to unleash another offense assault on the Dark Angel.

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Neo's Territorial Dimension. 7:47 P.M.

Max leaps out in front of everyone and throws out a triumphant fist in the air. Everyone else, except Neo, Metalla X and Pikkan, were cheering on the warrior's efforts.

"Go get him, Tai! Show him how many guys you've defeated!" exclaimed Ultima X.

"He just might get serious this time around," Cyberleomon said.

"I hope so. This is no time to be fooling around. We only have fifteen minutes left," BW replied.

"Yeah! C'mon, dad! Show him that you're the legendary warrior!" Max cheered. "You've defeated many creeps before and this guy is next on the casualty list!"

"Just make sure not to do anything so obvious!" Keke cried out.

"Hopefully you change your fighting strategy or else Saitou will simply decode it," Metalla X said in thought.

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Saitou's Lair. 7:47 P.M.

(Repeat Dragula)

Omega X continues his charge toward Saitou and prepares for his next strategic move. Saitou puts up his guard but is immediately caught off guard when Omega X decided to go airborne. The warrior leaps up and lands many feet away from his opposition. Omega X phases out and reappears a few inches away from Saitou's presence. He cups his hands together and shoots out his patented Terra Beam through the ground under Saitou's feet. The Dark Angel flew up away from the blast and watched as the ground crumbled under its sheer might.

"TERRA BEAM!"

A large smoke cloud collected around from where the blast left a crater. Saitou searched around for his surroundings and did not pick up any traces of Omega X's ki. He looked up and caught glimpse of an approaching object. He puts out a hand and prepares to fire a ki blast.

"THERE! YOU'RE UP!"

Suddenly, instead of Omega X coming down at him, a large rock came flying down at him. Saitou quickly shoots out a ki blast to disintegrate the rock. Unfortunately, he did not realize that Omega X was coming down from beneath him. Omega X had used his Time Warp teleportation technique to appear under Saitou's eyes. The Dark Angel caught glimpse of him with a surprised glare.

"FAKED YOU OUT!"

With that said, Omega X takes advantage of his distracted adversary and throws out an array of fists into Saitou's chest. Each blow took their toll on Saitou's body. Each deafening fist was crunching his ribs and blood spat out from his mouth. Omega X let out a triumphant battle cry while maintaining his attack on Saitou.

"DON'T EVER PULL THAT SHIT OFF AGAIN! YOU STAY THE HELL AWAY FROM MY FAMILY!"

Omega X throws out more punches until he sent Saitou flying across the caverns. The warrior takes position and cupped his hands together. He starts chanting out his next big attack. At the same time, he gathered a large amount of ki energy through his palms.

"TERRA BEAM! TIMES TEN!"

With a single push, Omega X sends out a massively, powerful ki beam across that it blasted Saitou. The beam engulfed Saitou and was enough to send him flying across into the cavern walls. The Dark Angel's wings were clipped, figuratively speaking. Omega X levitated down and watches Saitou fall into the small pond. The warrior rubbed his throbbing hands and slightly cursed.

(End theme)

"Damn, my hands…"

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Neo's Territorial Dimension. 7:47 P.M.

"Right! Now that's what I like to call kicking ass!" Beetlemon exclaimed.

"I've got to admit. That was some good planning on his part. Saitou didn't even predict that," Pikkan stated.

"Though, Tai ought to be on the look out. There is no telling when that bastard will pop out any moment. These punks know when to surprise you," BW said.

"Don't jinx us, BW. That's not what we need now," said War Angemon.

"Well that takes care of that punk. If he decides to show his ugly mug, then we have Neo here set us free," Beelzebumon said she he pointed his gun towards him. "Right, kid?"

"Beelzebumon! Don't be so foolish!" Mystic Celesta cried out. "You kill him and we can't be set free."

"I'm not about to let you harm my brother!" Rei snapped at the demon biker.

"Geez, sorry… I was just saying that we could force him to open his territory up."

"You guys. We do not have time to argue. I doubt this battle is over. It's too obvious. Saitou's not the type to be defeated so easily," Gallantmon said.

"I agree. Tai better keep his guard up," Kaiser Greymon replied.

"If that's the case, then you better hurry it up, dad! I have not eaten anything since they kidnapped me! I could eat a whole city right about now!" Max hollered to his father.

"Great. You sure love to think with your stomach, don't ya, Max?" Keke sighed in thought.

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Saitou's Lair. 7:47 P.M.

Back within the caverns, everything had seemed calm. Perhaps too calm. The lake itself was rather tranquil and moved along smoothly. Omega X stands across from the lake while attempting to notice Saitou's ki. So far, he felt nothing.

"I doubt the bastard is dead. He would have taken more punishment than that. He's not kidding with this experience. He already knows how to conceal his ki completely. It's hard even for me to pick up on."

Omega X picks up a stone from the ground and tosses it into the lake. He tested the waters in order to draw out his adversary. However, it was to no avail.

"What's the matter, Saitou! Did you drown! I bet all that training made you forget how to swim! Well, great! I'm packing up out of here. After we close that damn tunnel, we're getting out of here! You heard Max! He's starving!"

Despite his outbursts and profanity, the waters remained calm. No ki was being traced. Omega X was beginning to lose it for the first time as a seasoned warrior.

"Come on! Get out of there, you bastard!"

Suddenly, a pair of bubbled emerged onto the water's surface. A shadow figure was slowly coming up for air. Saitou's head came into exposure. His hair was already wet and dripping across his forehead. The shirt on his body was gone, most likely dissolved from Omega X's attack. Even Omega X's blast did not inflict heavy damage on the Dark Angel.

"Good hits, Taichi. With that Terra Beam, it managed to completely dissolve my shirt."

Saitou stepped out of the water completely wet yet still calm and collected. Only his pants and boots remained since his shirt was completely dissolved from the Terra Beam. Just then, Omega X had a disgusted glare on his face and jumped back.

"Ech! Damn!"

(Play Random BGM from PS game Nightmare Creatures or Metallica's One)

Even his friends from within Neo's Uraotoko were looking on with mixed reactions. The females were grossed out yet some of the males were stunned to find out how inhumanly grotesque his body appeared.

A glimpse of Saitou's arms, shoulders, chest and back were exposed. Across his body were inflicted cuts that looked deep and inhumanly grotesque. It was as if it were out of a horror movie itself. Despite the sickening appearance, Saitou's upper body was muscularly built enough to take heavy damage. The lower portions of his stomach consisted of a well-developed six-pack. His arms were huge and his chest was chiseled like a Greek statue. Saitou popped his neck and turned towards Omega X with a grin.

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Neo's Territorial Dimension. 7:47 P.M.

"Did you see that, Sakuyamon!" Mega Gargomon asked.

"I'll say. That is sick! All of those cuts! What exactly did he do to himself?"

"They're even worse than mine," Metalla X said. "Never thought I'd see anything like that."

"His body. He must have a body like a tank!" Koriikakkumon replied.

"Make that a billion tanks," replied Loweemon. "Tai's fists and Terra Beam did no damage to his body."

"C'mon, Tai. You can hang in there. We have beaten guys like D-Reaper and it took all of our effort. You're stronger than before," Gallantmon said.

"He'll pull through. I know how tough he can be," Dorothy replied. "Tai won't give up."

"I don't know. I wouldn't want to be him now if you ask me," Sonja replied.

"That's no way to show support for our team member, babe," said Ultima X.

"Gross. Just look at all of those scars on his body," Mystic Celesta shuddered in thought.

"I guess he wasn't lying about all those fights he's been through," Max said.

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Saitou's Lair. 7:48 P.M.

The Dark Angel turned his direction towards the Uraotoko face on the cavern wall. He had heard what Max and his friends were commenting on. The boy had brought up about how Saitou could have gotten all of those scars on his body.

"Didn't anyone tell you about assuming, Max Kamiya? My enemies didn't inflict these wounds. Nobody has hurt me that terribly," Saitou answered. "No, I gave myself these scars. Each cut at a time. I cut myself across my body as part of my training."

Omega X wiped his forehead and immediately positioned himself into a battle stance.

"Great. So, I'm dealing with a massicist? He also has one hell of a build. Stronger than even the strongest of chrome digizoid armor. Yet, he's all flesh with no armor protection. That's one hell of a defense mechanism," Omega X thought. "Even when I started punching him, my hands were hurting like hell."

"Now, Taichi. Let's fight like there's a little more at stake."

As Saitou stepped forward, Omega X puts his fists and powers up a bright golden aura. The Dark Angel raised his right hand up and waved his hand as if he were summoning something. Omega X caught a glimpse of a purple orb emerging out of the lake. To his shock, it was the same ki ball that Saitou had created and dispersed earlier. It was hiding within the murky waters. Omega X didn't even detect it!

The ki ball traveled out across the caverns and stopped right beside Saitou like an obedient pet. The Dark Angel now had another plan in mind with the use of his ki ball.

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Neo's Territorial Dimension. 7:48 P.M.

The group watched the turn of events unfolds with the ki ball returning to Saitou's command. Neo had a pleasant smile across his face, knowing Saitou was gaining back the upper hand.

"Good, good, Saitou-san. You have not lost your composure. That's what I like about you."

"Great! This is just great!" Keke growled.

"He can create ki balls without even touching them," replied War Angemon. "This is nothing new, but there's no telling what he plans to do with it."

"Damn, if only this guy wasn't so hard to predict," BW said. "Then, I could probably read his motives."

"That's right. And this is just the beginning," stated Kaiser Greymon.

"Saitou-san," Rei whispered. "Please, don't kill, Taichi. Just let it go and forget this demand for mankind's extinction."

"Sorry, sister. There is nothing that can be done. Saitou has chosen his path and I plan to follow his lead," Neo said. "As I said, you can't save the damned."

"Hey! Look! His body is starting to emit an aura! I'm sensing it and its frequency is even remotely equal with Tai's!" Mystic Celesta warned the group.

"Impossible! You mean his raising his power level to match up with Tai's!" Gallantmon exclaimed.

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Saitou's Lair. 7:48 P.M.

Within a matter of seconds, Saitou's body was trembling and becoming covered by a sinister, purple aura. The ki within his body was growing at an extraordinary rate, which even Omega X was stunned to read through. It was indeed equal with Omega X's power at the current moment.

However, this was not what shocked Omega X. Even after powering up, Saitou lets loose his ki aura and unleashes a horde of ki balls surrounding his body. Yes, he had just unleashed a large array of ki balls all across his body. There were about a hundred ki balls to be precise. Omega X's gasped out in shock and utter horror.

"What! No way in hell!"

Saitou smiled while remaining frozen in place with the ki balls shielding him.

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Neo's Territorial Dimension. 7:48 P.M.

Even Tai's group was stunned by Saitou's ability to create a large array of ki weapons to protect himself.

"Wow, now that's what I call an insurance policy!" Beetlemon remarked.

"This is no time to be joking, Beetlemon," Magna Garurumon muttered.

"Just look at those, Kari!" War Angemon exclaimed.

"I know! All he did was power up his ki aura and already he's created a hundred ki balls all at once," Mystic Celesta answered.

"I have to admit. At least it's original," Beelzebumon said.

"Original or not, Tai's in major trouble if he doesn't do something soon," Pikkan growled.

"I mean, just look at all of those balls! Kind of like a minefield! If you put them together, it would be about the same size as my dad's Times Ten Terra Beam," Max stated.

"No, it probably could even be greater!" answered BW.

"You're kidding!" Keke exclaimed. "Even stronger than Tai's strongest Terra Beam!"

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Saitou's Lair. 7:48 P.M.

Omega X stood his ground yard away from where Saitou surrounded himself with his ki ball minefield. The Dark Angel chuckled before speaking out for his adversary to hear him out.

"How about I get serious with you briefly, Taichi? Now, watch closely!"

(Theme ends)

With that said, the ki balls all combined into a single, large condensed energy ball. Saitou lowers it across from him and prepares to send it across Omega X with a single kick. He calls out forth his patented technique, which has been notorious for granting him many victories with some of the deadliest opponents faced.

"KIKOU RESSHU SHI EN DAN!"

(Play Final Fantasy VII theme Battle theme)

With a single kick, Saitou slams his foot against the energy sphere. The sphere then exploded into an array of deadly ki balls. Naturally, they would attack at multiple directions but can attack a single opponent in an organized attack pattern. In this case, the ki balls were coming directly for Omega X at top speed. Omega X leaped back and quickly began to formalize a plan to avoid the ki balls.

"Ok, Tai! Remember that old game of dodge ball from gym class! You were the king of it before becoming king of soccer! Damn, I won't even have time to use my Time Warp at the range they're traveling!"

The first ki balls slammed against the ground near Omega X's feet. He leaped away from the blasts and flipped across to avoid more. He takes flight across the caverns to avoid the blasts. Unfortunately, these blasts were also programmed to be homing-like missile attacks. They would follow out every direction Omega X as long as they lock a trace onto his ki. He throws out a ki blast to blow away two ki balls. More balls came hurtling towards him. Omega X desperately evaded the ki balls. He finally found time to use his Time Warp. He immediately used it to phase away to the other side of the caverns.

Unbeknownst to him, some leftover ki balls are hurtling out from another direction. One successfully made its mark across the warrior's face. More started slamming against his body and inflicted heavy damage on him. Omega X unleashes a painful cry as each target hit their mark. Omega X was pushed back across the cavern space after each blow. Already showing fatigue, Omega X panted heavily and tried to stay up on his feet. Another ki ball slammed against his chest and sent him hurtling across the caverns.

Just then, Saitou phases out across a crevice wall and flies out towards his adversary. He throws out a punch, which Omega X managed to dodge. However, he was not prepared for the Dark Angel's next attack. Saitou throws out his right leg and watches it create an impact across Omega X's left cheek. The warrior's eyes were becoming glazed over and looked to be out of it. Saitou spins his opponent around and delivers a boot into his stomach. Omega X felt the wind knocked out of him. The warrior plummeted down into the ground cavern ground. More ki balls came shooting down from the ceiling and penetrated through where Omega X was laying sprawled.

(Theme fades)

Saitou lands down a distance away from where the blasts were already dissipating. A large smoke cloud formed from where Omega X was laying. Was this all that was needed to put down the warrior of courage, or would the Dark Angel need more to put away his adversary?

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Outside Demon's Cavern. 7:48 P.M.

The gather outside the cavern were looking on with utter horror at the turn of events. Sora winched at every impact hit her husband received from Saitou. The digimon held back their inner rage and urge to save their comrade. They knew they would only be signing their own death warrants. However, that didn't stop Shintomon from attempting to interfere.

"Geez, Tai's taking a beating!" Kazu exclaimed. "Get up, man!"

"Who would thought we'd see a human with that much power! He's even giving Omega X at his fourth level form a run for his money!" Kenta said.

"This is bad! Max's dad is one strong guy, but he's getting thrashed in there! I didn't think it was possible a human with extraordinary power can overtake him!" Dimitri scoffed.

"Judging by his current power, I'd say Saitou is stronger than all of the seven monsters combined," Gosenzomon implied.

"Does that include that Doomsdramon fellow?" Mummymon asked. "I would hope not…"

"Dark Angel's current strength has already greatly surpassed even Doomsdramon. Taichi's power increased a hundred fold after fusing with Yamato," Buddamon informed the group. "But even now, Saitou is managing to hold his own against Taichi."

"Not good! I can't believe there's a guy like him," Mimi said while pointing over to Saitou's image over the orb.

Having heard enough from the team, Shintomon sits up and prepares to teleport inside the caverns to give aid to Omega X. Gosenzomon clearing his throat immediately stopped his desperate attempt.

"Shintomon, my boy. Don't you even think about," Gosenzomon warned the youth.

"Sir! You have to let me go! I cannot stand here and watch this continue! I have an obligation to aid Taichi during a time of crisis. This is no different!"

"He's right, Shintomon," Buddamon said. "Please, the only course of action we can do is watch and support Taichi to the very end."

"As much as I hate to admit it…" Sora muttered. "They're right, Shintomon. Phoenixmon and I really want to go in there to help Tai, but even we would only get in the way. Shintomon. You are vital to us. You and higher powers chose Taichi as your champion. You would only be interfering with the prophecy."

"But…"

Lady Moinanea calmly sighed and placed a hand over Shintomon's right hand. She quirked a smirk and gives a nod to her husband.

"It's not over, Shintomon. Rest easy. If anything goes wrong, X will be there to ensure Taichi claims victory. Everything is under control."

"Yes. Thank you for easing me down, my lady. I just hope this ends with the right man coming out on top. C'mon, X. You've got hurry it up in there!"

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Inside Demon' Cavern. A minute from Saitou's Lair. 7:49 P.M.

Meanwhile, deep inside the caverns, X found himself at the center of a wide-open space. Three cavern passages were ahead with only one leading to Saitou's Lair. Coincidentally, this is where Mari's territory once stood.

The masked man closed his eyes and started to feel off two strong kis coming from the center passageway. He points out towards it and nods.

"Thanks to reading their ki and Gatomon's hikari stones, I didn't have any problems searching for Tai."

Taking careful measures, X started running across towards the center. He increased his pace in order to reach the lair in time to save his apprentice against the Dark Angel.

"Hang in there, Tai! Don't you are get your ass killed!"

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Neo's Territorial Dimension. 7:49 P.M.

The crew within Neo's territory could only look on as their beloved hero was buried underneath an overwhelming amount of ki blasts. Max couldn't even pick up on his father's ki anymore.

"Dad! No! Don't… Don't tell me that he's dead!" Max cried.

"No! He cannot die, Max! He is your father! Taichi Kamiya!" Keke reassured her friend. "Snap out of it!"

"My brother hasn't been done in," Mystic Celesta said.

"I would hope so since I can't even sense his ki anymore," War Angemon replied.

"That's because you aren't even concentrating on it very hard," Cyberleomon informed the team.

"C'mon, Tai. Get your ass up and continue!" BW said.

"Taichi!" Rei cries out.

"Don't you guys worry," Ultima X stated. "It will take more than that to finish Tai!"

"Agreed! He can take more than just that!" Dorothy said. "I'm even surprised those blasts didn't destroy the planet itself."

"He condensed his energy to prevent his attacks from causing any real damage to the planet," Metalla X said. "Yes, even that bastard knows how to control his ki without recklessly attempting to destroy the planet."

"But then again, if he takes that kind of attack a few more times… He'll surely be finished," Gallantmon thought.

"What are you thinking, Gallantmon?" Sakuyamon asked.

"Just praying that he makes a comeback."

"C'mon, Tai! Get up and fight!" Kaiser Greymon exclaimed. "Damn! If only we can break through and help him!"

"But we can't as long as Neo maintain his territory," replied Zephrymon.

"Kouji. We can attempt to break out of here if the situation worsens, ok?" Loweemon suggested.

"Not like it will do any good, but sure. Anything to get out of this dump," Magna Garurumon replied.

Neo turned his direction towards the group and chuckled to himself. He turned back towards the battle itself to watch his older nemesis being wasted by the Dark Angel.

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Saitou's Lair. 7:49 P.M.

(Repeat Battle theme)

Looking across from the damage he created with his attack, Saitou peered through the dissipating smoke cloud. A lone figure emerged out of the smoke with some damage inflicted across his body. Omega X has a few bruises and cuts on his form. He lifted himself up and was slowly catching his breath. He immediately shook the cobwebs out of his head and flew out of the smoke cloud. He stops a few feet away from Saitou with an angry glare.

"Is that all you've got! I'm not through yet!"

"My, my. You are a tough one indeed! You are quite the fool, Taichi. Yet, you still cannot defeat me."

"I maybe a fool but I'm still going to kick your ass!"

"Now, there's reason number two on why you can't defeat me. You are terribly weak against attacks from multiple angles. Your immediate defenses are ineffective at best."

"What!"

"You're used to fighting one-against-one. You've been spoiled and have fought fairly with too many opponents in just singles encounters. On the other hand, I always fought alone against larger numbers of adversaries."

Once again summoning his ki aura, he gathered the energy needed and created another minefield of ki ball detonators.

"Aw, crap! Not this again!"

"This Kikou Resshushi En Dan technique came about as a result. You cannot evade this technique by yourself. Even with your Time Warp, they will follow you everywhere you attempt to escape. There's no escaping their target."

"Impossible! After releasing that much ki a moment ago, he can still put out the same amount of power! He hasn't even lost fatigue yet!"

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Neo's Territorial Dimension. 7:49 P.M.

"No! This is bad!" BW exclaimed.

"This is really bad!" said Mystic Celesta.

"What's the big deal? He can just use his Terra Beam to blow those suckers away," Beelzebumon stated.

"No, that's not it. Who would have though there would be this much difference between them!" War Angemon said. "He's much stronger than Tai now. I hate to admit it."

"He's stronger than my dad now! I can't believe that!" Max cried out.

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Saitou's Lair. 7:49 P.M.

"Now! We bring to reason number three on why you cannot beat me, Taichi. This one is the most critical reason. So, do please pay attention. The difference in the total volume of our ki, or what I would like to call power ratings. If your spirit power ranking is a ten, I would be at a hundred."

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Neo's Territorial Dimension. 7:49 P.M.

"Is he saying that he has ten times the power rating of Tai!" Kaiser Greymon asked.

"That's exactly right and even Tai knows it. At least, I hope he does," Gallantmon replied.

"That can't be!" Rei cried out. "There's too much difference in their power levels! Taichi will be murdered at this range!"

"C'mon, big brother!" Mystic Celesta thought.

"Father! Don't let his bluff intimidate you! You can still cream this guy!"

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Saitou's Lair. 7:49 P.M.

Saitou's ki balls quickly condensed together once again into his patented single sphere. He delivers a kick to send his attack forward towards Omega X.

"KIKOU RESSHUSHI EN DAN!"

"Damn! Here we go again! Dodge ball!"

Omega X lets out a battle cry and dodges each ki ball using his teleportation technique. He swats one attack away and sends a ki blast to disperse some. Unfortunately, more came straight for him and quickly overwhelmed him. Each blast made their mark and inflicted more damage on his body. He was caught in yet the same predicament as before. Omega X rolled across the ground with the ki balls slamming towards where he was laying.

Looking with satisfaction, Saitou smirked at his handy work. He looked across to see Omega X emerging out of the smoke cloud with more inflicted cuts. Blood emerged from the cuts and his face was contorted with sweat. Despite shortage of breath, Omega X was able to lift himself from the ground.

"That was just the second volley, Taichi. You won't be able to evade this next assault."

"Damn… My body is hurting like a bitch…"

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Neo's Territorial Dimension. 7:49 P.M.

"At this range, Tai is breaking down. Both mentally and physically. Damn, I haven't seen him like this since we fought Doomsdramon," Gallantmon said.

"His power has greatly increased a hundred fold since our fusion as Kaiser X and that should have helped him," Metalla X said. "But, now he's getting owned by this guy."

"This just comes to show us that Saitou is no joke. His power even greatly exceeds the seven monsters," Cyberleomon said.

"Even Doomsdramon!" Ultima X asked.

"I'm afraid he's right," replied BW.

"If that's the case, then Tai might as well write his death warrant," Sonja said.

"Screw you guys! You aren't clearly showing any support for my dad!"

"We are, but how can he get out of this mess?" Mega Gargomon asked.

"Heck, I haven't given up hope on Tai," Kaiser Greymon said. "C'mon, Tai! Get up!"

"Get up, dad! You can't quit now! A Kamiya never quits!"

"That's right…" Mystic Celesta whispered. "A Kamiya never quits."

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Saitou's Lair. 7:50 P.M.

Omega X stepped forward after regaining his second wind. Without making eye contact with the Uraotoko, he spoke out towards his supporting team.

"Thanks for the hint, guys. I really needed that one. If that is all your ki can do to me, then allow me to say what an old cartoon character used to say! HA-HA! That's a ha-ha to you! Look at how fine I am! I don't care if you do have ten times the power advantage than I do! I took on Yamato many times before, I defeated Burizalor, I've taken Virus' best shots, I've helped take down the D-Reaper, I've slain Bebimon, and I took down the strongest of the seven monsters just before I got here! I took all of their hits and can surely take yours!"

"There's a difference that separates myself from all of them. I fight with divine justice on my side… AND JUSTICE KILLS!"

With that said, Saitou delivers a kick and sends yet another dosage of his Kikou Resshushi En Dan. The single condensed sphere exploded into an array of ki balls. Omega X was prepared for the worst to come and hoped this was the last time his adversary uses such a deadly attack.

(Theme ends)

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Local Odaiba Hospital. 7:50 P.M.

Noticing the monsters starting to rampage across the city, Yolei, her family and the children were still determined to stay put at Ken's rest bed. Hawkmon had digivolved into Aquillamon to take combat into the city and ward off all approaching digimon.

"We have to leave now before those monsters tear this facility!" Mrs. Ichijouji cried out in horror.

"I'm not leaving Ken behind! Plus, Aquillamon will fend them off," Yolei assured Ken's mother.

"Oh, dear. This isn't looking good. I'm afraid the tunnel is very close to opening up," Wormmon said with grief in his voice.

"No! You've got to be kidding!" Yolei shouted. "Oh, just our luck! Ok, if things start getting bad for Aquillamon, then we will leave. However, we're taking Ken's body along with us. There's no way I'm leaving him behind."

With that said, the young man laid her head across Ken's cold chest and sighed in sadness.

"What's taking them so long with that tunnel? It should have been closed by now. We need those digicores if we are to revive Ken and save our world. Why is my heart telling me that this whole mess is only going to get worse?" Yolei thought.

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Saitou's Lair. 7:50 P.M.

With one swift kick, Saitou sends another dosage of his Kikou Resshushi En Dan. The single condensed sphere exploded into an array of ki balls. Omega X was prepared for the worst to come and hoped this was the last time his adversary uses such a deadly, perfectly efficient attack.

Omega X quickly had an idea in mind and immediately charges forward through the ki balls. He uses ki blasts to disperse numerous ki balls and uses his Time Warp to teleport around the caverns. More ki balls were following Omega X like a bulls eye target. He leaped up and cupped his hands together.

"TERRA BEAM!"

The warrior unleashes a powerful wave of energy to blow away another array of ki balls. Immediately using his Time Warp, he phases across from Saitou. He shoots out a ki blast to disperse the balls randomly.

"Surprise! That didn't hurt!"

"Cocky fool…"

"If I can't evade those damn shots, then I'll just put up with it!"

With a single punch, Omega X shatters a ki ball with a mighty force. The force was enough to cause the caverns to tremble like an earthquake.

"The best defense is a good offense! That's one of my mottos and it's helped me defeat many punks like you!"

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Neo's Territorial Dimension. 7:50 P.M.

"Whoa! You go, dad!" Max exclaimed. "You can do it!"

"He's improved his strategy," replied Pikkan. "This is good."

"Maybe then, he can find to penetrate through Saitou's offense attacks and find an opening," stated War Angemon.

"Unless, he becomes too full of himself," sighed Metalla X.

"That's the same way I would approach the situation! Just go ahead and kick some ass!" Kaiser Greymon said.

"Now you're full of yourself," Zephrymon muttered.

"Besides the attack power of those ki balls are weak when not attacking at once," replied BW.

"Right, they're strong when they're condensed together," said Mystic Celesta.

"Nice way to change tactics, Tai!" Ultima X shouted. "Now give him a good kick in the face!"

"Before Saitou decides to pull another trick out of his sleeve," Sonja said.

"Don't jinx him like that," Beelzebumon stated. "Geez, that's the last thing we need lady!"

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Saitou's Lair. 7:50 P.M.

Omega X phases out and reappears above Saitou. The warrior raised his fist out and flew at the Dark Angel for another head-on assault. He immediately responds by throwing out an array of fists across. Saitou was quick to dodge the blows swiftly. The fists were so fast that not even the crew was able to keep up with him.

"Ha! What's the matter, jackass! Weren't you going to hit me with that as much as I liked! Huh! Here is a good reason why I am going to gain an upper hand! I'm going to smash your face in!"

"He's fast! Faster than I thought!"

"I've wrecked that thing you said about me being weak against multi-angle attacks! I'm not as predictable as you think! Now then, you said you could read my attacks, right!"

With that said, Omega X jumps aside from Saitou and finds the lake behind him. The Dark Angel wondered what his adversary was planning at this very moment.

"Bet you didn't see this one coming!"

He immediately falls into the lake and takes a dive under. Saitou was shocked at the actions of his adversary and sighed deeply.

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Neo's Territorial Dimension. 7:50 P.M.

The crew, excluding Neo, Metalla X, Pikkan and BW, were shocked beyond believe. Metalla X nodded his head in shame and cursed out the warrior of courage. Max and Keke's mouths hung wide open with sweat drops coming down their foreheads.

"What the hell was that for!" exclaimed Max.

"This is no time to be taking a dip!" Mystic Celesta cried out.

"Get out of the damn water! We only have ten minutes left to spare!" Metalla X said.

"He's one for a fool," Cyberleomon said. "What's the reason behind this?"

"It has to be some form of strategy! I just know it!" Gallantmon shouted.

"Either that or he's simply just an idiot," sighed Sakuyamon.

"Um, Tai! You better get out of the water before he dives in after you!" Dorothy cried out.

"Tai. There better be a reason behind this insanity," BW thought.

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Saitou's Lair. 7:50 P.M.

Omega X's laughter was echoing across the caverns while he was swimming across the lake like a professional swimmer. Saitou remained silent despite watching his fated adversary swimming around like a fool.

"How's this! Can you read what action I'm about to take next! Huh!"

Finally emerging out of the lake, Omega X patted his pants and shook his hair in order to dry it. He patted both ears to push the water out pf his ears.

"Ah, now that swim was quite refreshing! Now I'm ready to go for another round! On with my strategy again!"

With that said, Omega X flies out towards Saitou for another assault. The Dark Angel simply laughed at his futile attempts and called out his bluff.

"So, you go back to another predictable assault. The same old convention punches!"

Omega X was catching up with Saitou and quickly formed two energy discs from both of his hands.

"That whole charade earlier was just so you could buy time to recover your strength, right!"

"TAKE THIS! GAIA DISCS!"

The warrior prepared to hurl the energy discs towards Saitou. Even the Dark Angel put out an arm into a self-defense and created an aura shield to dissipate the discs. However, Omega X had another idea in mind. He cancelled out his discs and ripped a small portion of his pants off his right leg. He took the wet pant cloth quickly throws it across Saitou's left arm. Saitou was caught off guard by the sheer fact that Omega X had planned this since jumping into the lake. The wet cloth would keep Saitou's arm intact to prevent him from blocking anymore.

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Neo's Territorial Dimension. 7:50 P.M.

"Nice counter!" Mystic Celesta phrased her brother's immediate counter.

"I didn't think he'd pull something as simple as this," said War Angemon.

"See, Max? Your dad knew what he was doing," Keke said.

"I knew he'd counter it!"

"Now, lay it to him!" Beetlemon said while dancing around in celebration.

"Now this way, he can keep Saitou from using his Resshu-ken techniques and the blocking style," Pikkan said.

"Even that bastard didn't see it coming," snickered BW.

"This is your chance, dad! Do it before time runs out!"

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Saitou's Lair. 7:50 P.M.

(Marlyn Manson's theme Fight)

"Huh! So this is what you went into the water for!"

"I've caught you at last! You can't run away now! Bet you didn't see this one coming, karate boy!"

Omega X shoots out numerous ki blasts directly into Saitou's exposed chest. Each blow started to take effect on the Dark Angel. Omega X flies up with Saitou along. He looks out towards a cavern wall and slams him through. The pile of debris was shattered by the aura created by Omega X. Slamming back down onto the ground, Saitou felt the air knocked out of him and spat out a mouth full of blood. Omega X proceeded to channel more ki through his fist.

"Now, you can't get away, you asshole!"

He throws out a single punch across at Saitou and lands a good one on his left cheek.

"NO MORE BLOCKING FOR YOU!"

Omega X throws out an array of fists across Saitou's face. His face contorted in pain and agony from each devastating punch from the fully powered warrior. Any normal person would have shuddered at the sight of Saitou's bruised and bloody face because of these devastating fists to the face.

"DON'T EVER GO NEAR MY FRIENDS OR FAMILY! YOU MADE THE WRONG MISTAKE BY KIDNAPPING MAX! AHH!"

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Neo's Territorial Dimension. 7:50 P.M.

"Yeah! Give it to him, dad! Make these hits count! Make sure he never gets up again!" Max cheered out for his father.

"Wow, he's certainly back in a good mood, isn't he?" Keke giggled.

"Don't stop now!" Kaiser Greymon and Gallantmon exclaimed in unison.

"Typical goggle heads," sighed Sakuyamon.

"They're almost like brothers if you ask me," Mega Gargomon stated.

"I didn't think it would have been this easy," Dorothy commented.

"No kidding! We're going to be out of here and done with this mission!" Ultima X said.

"Good, now I can rest easy and get a bite to eat," Beelzebumon said.

"Dang, I sure wouldn't want to be Saitou right now," Koriikakkumon said.

"Now hurry up and finish it!" Pikkan hollered.

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Saitou's Lair. 7:51 P.M.

"I know! I know! I know! I know! Don't have to tell me twice!"

With another punch, Saitou's face contorted with pain. His eyes became glazed over and lost their glare. Omega X takes advantage of his near unconscious opponent and prepares for the finishing blow.

"I never thought you'd be this much of a wuss! One more hit and it's over!"

(Theme ends)

Suddenly, the glare within Saitou's eyes changed. Perhaps for the worst. His left eye emitted a bright blow and his irises thinned out. Omega X could even feel out the Dark Angel's ki changing. Dark Angel's right arm pointed across at Omega X and shoot out a wide beam. The beam tore right through Omega X's torso and forced him to fly back in slow motion. What really shoot the beam was not Saitou's hand but was now replaced his hand. It was no a large, arm cannon, similar to what Megaman uses on his enemies. However, this one was black with gray stripes across its sides. Omega X's eyes widened as he caught glimpses of himself near death's doors.

Omega X flew across the cavern and lands down across from where Saitou was laying. The gaping hole in Omega X's lower chest was nasty and gruesome. It looked as if somebody had shot a double barrel through it. He spat out a mouth full of blood while wheezing within the threshold.

Saitou sits up from the ground with his arm cannon intact. A gust of smoke emerged through the gun itself and dissipated. The glare across his face has changed. It was dark, yet menacing.

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Neo's Territorial Dimension. 7:51 P.M.

"FATHER!" Max cried out while attempting to break through the dimensional barrier.

"BIG BROTHER!" screamed Mystic Celesta.

"What was that just now!" asked Pikkan.

"That's what I'd like to know!" Beetlemon panicked.

"Crap. He just transformed his arm into an arm-cannon!" growled Bw.

"Who does he think is, Megaman!" Ultima X cried out.

"You win the booby prize," sighed Sonja.

"Looks like he used a portion of his ki and transformed it into a cannon blast. Nothing unusual, but we didn't see this coming," War Angemon stated.

"Damn! This isn't good! Tai is looking terrible now!" Kaiser Greymon exclaimed. "I don't know about you but I'm going out there to save him! What do you say, warriors!"

"I suggested the idea," Loweemon said. "Let's go, Kouji!"

"Right!"

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Saitou's Lair. 7:51 P.M.

(Play the Psycho theme)

Saitou's head contorted several times before it reverted to its dark, menacing glare once again. Back on the ground, Omega X struggled to get to his feet despite the massive wound through his lower chest.

"Damn… I'm losing… energy…"

"SHUT THE HELL UP! YOU'RE CRYING LIKE A LITTLE BITCH!"

The Dark Angel, with a different tone of voice, stepped towards his fallen opponent. His tone was now rough and sounded almost like a demon from hell itself.

"DON'T GO GETTING FULL OF YOURSELF! DON'T LIKE THE PAIN! WELL, SUCK IT UP AND GET OFF YOUR STINKING ASS!"

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Neo's Territorial Dimension. 7:51 P.M.

The entire crew was stunned to hear the Dark Angel blurting out some colorful language all of a sudden. Before, he was calm and collected but now had lost control of his sanity. However, Neo wasn't surprised by these turn of events.

"Whoa! What's this all of sudden!" asked Dorothy.

"His tone of voice changed all of a sudden," stated Cyberleomon.

"You heard that, too?" Pikkan said.

"The look on his face and his ki has also changed," stated War Angemon.

"That sure doesn't sound like him anymore. Maybe Tai knocked some screws lose out of him?" Beelzebumon said.

"That bastard tensed up and snapped if you ask me," growled Kaiser Greymon.

"He's got quite the potty mouth," Gallantmon said.

"Oh like we haven't cursed in our lives before," Mega Gargomon sighed. "I've said just about every curse word in the alphabet!"

"Well, I think we can all agree that Saitou has lost," said Mystic Celesta.

"It's not him," Neo's voice calls out.

The group turned around to make eye contact with Neo. What was about to say next was the most startling secret behind the true nature of Himo Saitou.

"He's been replaced. The one who produces the weapon you see is none other than the ruffian, Kain."

"Kain! What are you babbling about!" Max exclaimed.

"He hasn't be substituted! That's the same guy only with a potty mouth," Magna Garurumon snapped.

"Not to mention he just blew a hole through Tai!" Beetlemon said.

"They're right. What proof do you have that is not the same Saitou!" asked Zephrymon.

"This is Himo Saitou! Who's this Kain character?" Kaiser Greymon said.

Suddenly, Dorothy, Loweemon, BW and Mystic Celesta were the first to realize the truth behind Saitou's nature. They knew what he meant by the 'seven'.

"You mean multiple personalities!" Mystic Celesta cried out.

"Yeah, I was going to bring that up. I didn't realize it until his voice changed," Loweemon said.

"Multiple person- what now! Ugh, this is getting too weird!" Keke said.

"It is indeed true," Neo stated. "There are seven coexisting and living within Saitou, including his primary one, Himo. Each one with distinct traits and talents. Each one with a different level of power and intellect."

"What! There's seven of them!" Gallantmon gasped.

"That can't be. Why didn't I see this coming?" Rei wondered. "I can't believe this!"

"You had better give us a good explanation, pal," Beelzebumon growled. "Before I blow your brains out!"

"Don't Beelzebumon!" Pikkan snapped. "Neo. Give us an explanation."

"Very well."

As Beelzebumon backed away, the boy was prepared to give further explanation behind Saitou's true character.

"There are seven alternate miserable personalities that Saitou himself created during his endless battles. His subconscious created them to cope with the internal madness. Call an impulsive defense mechanism."

"I understand. I was studying about this," Mystic Celesta said. "He does bring up valid points."

"He created the others in order to overcome the trauma when he saw the humans committing acts of vile nature to the innocent digimon. The one you guys had been fighting up until now was Hojo. Hojo is the arguer personality. Apparently, he was so shocked by the unexpected counterattack by Taichi that he switched out with Kain the sadist."

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Saitou's Lair. 7:51 P.M.

Back within the caverns, Kain Saitou stepped forward over Omega X's fallen form. He kicked at the warrior's side and forced him to holler out in pain. He stomped down across his gaping hole and listened to blood being squished along with some of Omega X's internals.

"You like that! Don't ya! Ha! Yeah! Feels good!" Saitou laughed.

He stomps down onto Omega X's wound and presses down. He proceeded to stomp down like a happy child but in a rather sadistic manner.

"There! That ought to clog up your wound!"

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Neo's Territorial Dimension. 7:51 P.M.

"Ugh! C'mon, guys! We're breaking out of here!" Kaiser Greymon exclaimed.

"Let's go, Kouji!" Loweemon said.

"Right behind you!"

"Don't forget about us!" the other legendary warriors cried out.

"Time to bust out of here!" Gallantmon screamed.

"DAD! Damn, that's what I call an insanity tag team!" Max cried out.

"Heh. Kain is by far the most ruthless and cold-blooded of the Seven. He is the killing specialist, even among the Seven. He's been known to torture small children purely for entertainment value. In fact, in his homicidal insanity, he would gladly even kill babies."

As Max continued watching his father being thrashed and kicked across the caverns, he felt an overwhelming power. His body became surrounded by a bright aura. Even his hand was glowing brightly with energy. Ever cry of agony boiled the boy's blood further and made him want to murder Saitou even more. He couldn't stand the laughter echoing across. His father was lying helpless without a way to defend himself.

"Dad… No! I won't let him kill you! I won't! FATHER!"

"Max! Stay back! You let Takuya, Takato and the others find a way out of here!" Keke said as she restrained her friend.

"That's my father out there! You'd do the same if it was your dad!"

"Max…"

"Don't worry. We're going to be breaking out of here! You hang in there, Tai! We're coming!" Mystic Celesta screamed while forming an aura.

After letting out a loud agonizing cry, Max's hand became equipped with a ki-based sword. He was more than ready to slice his way through the dimensional barrier.

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Saitou's Lair. 7:51 P.M.

Saitou stands over Omega X with his cannon arm loaded and ready to fire once again. A sick, twisted grin forms across his face and he did not even look sympathetic over his actions. No remorse on this sadistic human being.

"Did that surprise you! This is what I truly have up my sleeve!"

"You damn cheat…"

"Hojo was a little too chatty for my taste. I'll continue where he left off. I really dug that list of reasons. I'd like to add one. Here is the fourth reason why you are never going to defeat me and why you are going to be skinned! Ha! That's because I, Kain, have arrived!"

With that said, Saitou pointed his arm cannon directly towards the fallen Omega X. He fires a shot that barely shot him in the head. It only managed to penetrate through the ground away from his head. Saitou fires off more blasts and pierces sections of the earth around Omega X's fallen form.

However, Dark Angel wasn't finished from there. He aimed his arm cannon and shoots out a laser beam. The beam itself cut the ground itself and carved open spots where Omega X was laying.

"There, first let me make a precision for your skin. Yeah, I'm going to skin you alive. Ha. Ha. Skin you ALIVE!"

(Theme fades)

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Neo's Territorial Dimension. 7:51 P.M.

Max sprang forward and attempted to his ki sword to slice through the dimensional barrier. However, unlike his confrontation with Ice Maker, this sword was much too weak to even make a precision through the barrier.

"Damn it! Why can't my ki-sword cut through! I cut through Rei's dimension! Why can't it do the same here! Hang on, dad! I'm coming!"

"Max! Stop!" Keke screamed.

"All right, guys! On my count! One! Two! FIRE!" Kaiser Greymon ordered.

"ELECTRON CANNON!"

"HURRICANE HAIL!"

"AVALANCHE AXES!"

"SHADOW METEOR!"

"MAGNA ROCKETS!"

"DRAGONFIRE CROSSBOW!"

Once the legendary warriors unleashed their attack onto the dimension barrier, the Tamer megas were next up to preparing their assault. By combining their attacks, they would attempt to break through Neo's territory.

"Now, Tamers!" Gallantmon hollered out before charging up for his attack.

"SPIRIT STRIKE!"

"GARGO MISSILES!"

"JUSTICE FIST!"

"CHAOS FLARE!"

"FINAL JUSTICE!"

After the Tamers finished, it was BW, Pikkan, Cyberleomon and Dorothy to take action.

"I'm taking that barrier down! TERRA DESTROYER!" BW cries out as he launched twin massive spheres through his calms.

"THUNDER FLASH ATTACK!"

"JUSTICE FIST!"

"SHINGAMI CHAOS BEAM!"

"Our turn, Davis!" Sonja calls out. "Ready!"

"You bet!" replied Ultima X.

"ULTIMA BLAST!"

"POWER BLITZ!"

"It's down to us, Takeru," Mystic Celesta said to her husband. "Matt! C'mon!"

With a nod, Metalla puts out his hands and powers up for his ultimate attack. First, Mystic Celesta and War Angemon were setting up for a double team attack.

"HOLY-"

"HOLY-"

"BEAM!"

"NOW FEEL THE WRATH OF MY… ICE BARRIER BEAM!" Metalla X howled.

With everyone's combined blasts penetrating against the barrier, it all came down to a smoke cloud engulfing the spot where they fired. The dimension barrier remained intact. Everyone was shocked in disbelief that none of his or her attacks was unable to penetrate the dimensional barrier.

"What! It didn't work!" Keke exclaimed. "No! I can't be!"

"I can't believe it," Kaiser Greymon gasped.

"We can't even break out of this hellhole!" Beetlemon panicked once again. "We're trapped!"

"And my brother's in trouble! We can't even save him!"

"Father!"

"Ha. You guys are wasting your time," said Neo. "You have to know that you cannot slip out of the subspace of a Uraotoko using that sort of thing. My territory is impenetrable."

"Shit. Nothing can penetrate through?" Pikkan cursed.

Metalla X simply scoffed at the elder Saiba. Max slammed his fists against the barrier wall while viewing the indescribable horror of his father being toyed around by Saitou's sadistic face.

"FATHER! FATHER! PLEASE! I HAVE TO SAVE YOU!" the boy cried out in sheer angst. "FATHER!"

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Saitou's Lair. 7:51 P.M.

(Repeat Psycho) Meanwhile, Saitou was still giggling like a madman over his incapacitated adversary. Blood emerged from out of the deepening gash wound from Omega X. The psychotic Kain Saitou waved his arm cannon and determining which body section he would blast next.

"So, tell me, punk. Tell me. You're the one laying there. Tell me. How does it feel? How does it feel like being a wounded animal? Good, right?"

Omega X simply glared up at him as if he had completely lost his mind. Dark Angel saw the look the warrior was giving him and felt offended, to say the least.

"I-I don't like that look in your eye! You think I lost it, don't you! You think I've gone off the deep end! You think you're better than me!"

After preaching out more of his malice, Saitou's arm cannon shot out a laser beam. He targeted one section and burned a hole right through his right arm. A grin widened across the Dark Angel's face once blood emerged from out of the wound. Next, he tortured the warrior some more by penetrating the laser through his left arm. Next, came both of his legs. Omega X's scream echoed throughout the caverns with a mix of pain, sorrow and blood-curling agony. It was indescribable to say the least.

"AHHH!"

"OH YES! CONTINUE SCREAMING! YOU'VE GOT SUCH A LOVELY SINGING VOICE!"

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Neo's Territorial Dimension. 7:51 P.M.

"NO! I can't stand watching this anymore!" Max screamed.

"Isn't there anything we can do to help!" Keke cried out.

The boy fell to his knees and his eyes became blank. Already he was suffering from a dose of traumatic stress. Keke grabbed Max and shook him to snap him back to reality.

"MAX! WAKE UP! PLEASE!"

"We can't even penetrate through! There has to be a way!" Mystic Celesta exclaimed.

"Neo said there isn't anything we can do, but that's not going to stop us from trying!" Gallantmon shouted. "Tai's getting killed out there!"

"It'd be my pleasure to waste this punk once we get out!" BW growled.

Dorothy rushes over to Max's side and helps Keke to snap him back to reality.

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Saitou's Lair. 7:51 P.M.

Omega X was lying on the ground with laser holes across his limbs and body. He seethed from the threshold consuming his body. Despite the wails and cries from his loved ones, Saitou was enjoying this moment. More chuckling was heard from out of Dark Angel's mouth.

"Yes, you do have quite the lovely singing voice. Don't you! Eh! Oh yes… You won't experience any pleasure without experiencing a little pain!"

"My body… His ki lasers were enough to paralyze my freaking body! I can't even move!"

"Oh yeah! I'm enjoying this way too much!"

Saitou's arm cannon transforms into itself a cybernetic hand and he uses it to hoist Omega X up over his head. He held the severely wounded warrior like a prized trophy and let the pints of blood to drop across his face. He licked the blood from his face and grinned sheepishly. Omega X gagged under the tight grip of Saitou's metallic arm.

"That is nice, huh? You truly do have a fine crying voice."

"Argh… Max… Sora… Everyone…"

"Ah, it's a shame we have to depart from here. Now…"

The metallic arm opened up a tiny hatchet and revealed a tiny laser gun. It made a lock target for Omega X's gaping mouth. He was planning to blow Omega X's brains out and taking his soon to be headless corpse as his prized trophy.

"Now, open your mouth and… close your eyes!"

Omega X was just seconds away from his life being ultimately ended.

(Theme ends)

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Neo's Territorial Dimension. 7:51 P.M.

"No! Not this way!" Mystic Celesta screamed.

"TAI!" War Angemon cried out.

"No! He's our hope! Taichi-kun!" Rei exclaimed.

Many others such as Metalla X, Pikkan, BW, Beelzebumon, the Tamers and the legendary warriors seethed angrily. At the same time, they remained stiff as statues. There was nothing else they could do to break through the barrier.

Dorothy and Keke held Max down tightly but not long before the boy burst out of his traumatized state.

"FATHER! NO!"

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Saitou's Lair. 7:51 P.M.

Before Saitou was simply one trigger from ending Omega X's life, he heard a familiar cry from out of the background of the caverns.

"HIMO!"

Dark Angel looks across towards the entrance of his secret lair to find the masked man himself. It was the former teacher of Saitou and the current one for Taichi. X, with his body flaring up an aura, had his eyes locked onto his psychotic ex-apprentice. He saw Omega X hanging up by Saitou's tight grip.

"Let him go, Saitou."

Saitou grins and drops Omega X onto the ground. He steps forward and points his metallic arm equipped with the laser down at his fallen prey.

"X. No, Himo is not here…"

"Please, stop this madness. I implore you. Stop this."

"Not on your lifetime, pal."

Omega X lifted his head from the ground and gasped to find X standing across from them.

"X… About time you got here."

At the last second, the masked man X has arrived in time to interrupt Omega X's near-death situation. One of Saitou's seven personalities was one trigger away from ending the warrior's life. But, is there any way to stop this vicious face of Saitou? Will X be enough to stop his former apprentice from killing his current one? If not… If Taichi dies, then who will stop this psychotic madman from opening up the gates of Hell itself? The end of times is simply nine minutes away!

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(Digimon Frontier second ending theme "an Endless Tale")

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(Preview)

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Tai/Omega X: Hey, everyone! It's me, Tai! If you thought seven personalities were bad, just watch to see what gets Saitou's sadistic side ticked!

X: I finally arrive to put a stop to the madness and try to talk my former apprentice from murdering Tai. However, since he has decided to defy my wishes, I will have no choice but to employ the emerald stone Lord Huanglongmon bestowed upon me.

Saitou: Sorry, X, but we have made our choices. I'm sticking with mine.

Max: Why can't we do anything to help!

Gallantmon/Takato: Plus, there is another twisted surprise to Saitou's character.

Mystic Celesta/Kari: You mean he's already switched out to his true face! His purest of the seven!

X: Saitou. I'll do everything I can to stop you if I can!

Omega X: X! What the hell are you doing! This is my fight! Even I won't alone you to butt in!

X: Tai. I can't hold back any secrets anymore. In order for me to activate the use of this emerald, I must unmask myself to show you the true 'me'.

Omega X: You couldn't be… But how!

Max: Now, this is a shocking twist!

X: Yes, behold my true identity…

Saitou: And behold my true face. I am Himo Saitou the pure.

Shintomon: This is too mind-boggling to bear!

Sora: Next time on D-Frontier…

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The Unmasking of X! The True Dark Angel Emerges, Himo Saitou!

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Metalla X: This is a chapter surely you cannot miss.

Kaiser Greymon/Takuya: So, don't you miss it!

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That ends another long action-packed chapter with a few twists and turns. Mixing Digimon and Yu Yu Hakusho plots is tough work. Damn. All of those twists and turns. It even boggles my mind. Heh, well anyway. There is a possibility I will leave this as a short cliffhanger. I'm going to see if I can work on Pharaohmon Arc Chapter 30 this week. Wish me luck! Until then, peace!