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.

This is it, folks. The chapter you've all been waiting for since the beginning of the series. Will, I, have Taichi killed off? He's escaped death numerous of times at the last second while many others, such as TK, Matt and Sora have meet death's doors. Well, it's safe to assume that it maybe possible. Can Saitou succeed where every enemy before him have failed? There's only one way to find out and that's by reading this historic chapter. It is the turning point of the fourth season and we're down to the final eight chapters/episodes.

The themes I've chosen for this chapter are "If Only Tears Could Only Bring You Back?" by Midnight Sons, "Nothing Left to Lose" by Puddle of Mudd, "Who Wants to Live Forever" by Queen, and "We are all to Blame" by Sum 41. If you have any CDs with these following songs, I'd suggest listening to them. Thank you my readers for suggesting some of these songs. Credit goes to each of you and

All I can say is get your tissues ready just in case the unthinkable happens. :P Enjoy the show.


With innumerable dark digimon identified as Synisters, sufficient to destroy many worlds, lie in wait for the tunnel to be open, Omega X A.K.A. Taichi Kamiya has drawn Himo Saitou out to fight. However, Saitou, who was engulfed by the rare Saint Light ki, possessed an overwhelming level of power. X attempted to lay both himself and Saitou to rest with his Nexus Emerald, but it ended up a wasted effort before the sheer power of the Saint Light ki. The last line of defense has been dissipated.

Elsewhere, Yolei and the family retreated to the old Inoue home. Despite the happy reunion with her family, the possessor of Sincerity/Love was becoming suspicious of the recent increase of earthquakes. It has been realized that the battle between Omega X and Saitou was underground in the cavern tunnels. Yolei had decided it was time to leave before the city itself becomes a prime target for the ensuing battle ahead.

The International Digi-Destined has taken upon themselves to stand up against the increasing number of rogue digimon. They have been managing to hold their own, but little do they realize is that these threats are merely cannon fodder compared the possibility of the Synisters walking the human realm. The real hell is yet soon to come.

Omega X has taken up arms and has declared to continue his battle against the Dark Angel. However, there was going to be one thing the warrior will put on the line for the sake of his loved ones… his life. Will Taichi escape possible death like he has many times before or it this his time to meet his maker?


(Play Puddle of Mudd's Nothing Left to Lose)

When the Moment Suddenly Freezes! The Death of Taichi Kamiya!

-

Saitou's Lair. 7:56 P.M.

Deep inside the cryptic, damp yet active cavern center, the wall ceilings were starting to come back Rocks and stalactites were dropping down while creating a ruckus across the once tranquil cavern. It was set to once again erupt into another war zone in the upcoming minute or so.

The tunnel was slowly coming apart by each passing minute, with the digimon behind it ready to be released. Those same monsters were anxiously waiting until their time would eventually come to roam about the human realm.

There was a standoff between teacher and apprentice across from the opening tunnel. X was standing across with a shocked glare after what he had just witnessed. The Nexus Emerald, bestowed upon him by the great Huanlongmon, was easily shattered by Saitou's rare Saint Light ki.

There wasn't a damn thing X could do to stop his ex-apprentice but fall to his knees. It was a failed attempt to get Saitou to call off his so-called crusade to implement vengeance on the human race. The former masked man slammed his fists on the ground angrily before trembling in shock. Even he couldn't believe that his trump card was easily disposed of by this extraordinary human.

"So, it all ends here… Goodbye everyone. If all of you have to perish, then allow me to join you."

Suddenly, X felt a hand pat his left shoulder. He wakes up from his sudden depression period and looks up to find Omega X standing over him with a determined glare.

"It's still too soon to give up, X."

"Tai! It's hopeless! Stop this!"

Omega X ignored his pleas and stepped across to face off against the Dark Angel for one last assault. He was prepared to make this heroic act count.

"You can't go through with this! Both your own world and the Digital Worlds need you to survive! You're their only hope! You won't be good to them dead!"

"…"

"Not even the Nexus emerald, which had been stored with half of my strongest ki energy and Huanlongmon's blessings, was enough to stop him!"

"Huh? Oh, yes. I'm killing you, Taichi. Please, forgive me for being so distracted."

"Well, go ahead and do it, if you can," Omega X challenged his adversary.


Inside Neo's Territory. 7:56 P.M.

Emotions were running high inside Neo's Uraotoko dimensional world. Everyone, besides Neo, was questioning the warrior's sudden motives. Max was quick to understand what his father was actually planning for as his next strategy. Max also wondered the scheme his father was actually plotting beforehand. Omega X seemed very confident judging by the smug look on his face.

"No way! My dad wouldn't leave it all up to us by ourselves!" Max calls out to the entire group. "My dad actually does have a plan in mind! Just you wait and see what he actually sets out to do! I never should have ever doubted dad!"

"Well, I've got to hand it to you, Max. You're dad is quite the planner," Keke replied.

"Yeah, it's pretty self explanatory if you ask me. Right, Takato?" Kaiser Greymon turns his attention to Crimson Gallantmon.

"Well…"

"Well, what? You're not actually doubting Tai's chances in this fight?" asked Ultima X. "Because he's always managed to escape out of tighter spots before!"

"Well, this time he just might not be very luck," War Angemon answered.

"So he doesn't stand a chance against this guy anymore? What about us? Won't he come after us when we're set free from this dimension?" Zephrymon asked.

"Yeah! If we go out there, we're dead meat!" Metal Kabuterimon panicked.

"What chance in hell do we have if Tai can't get the job done?" Cyberleomon whispered.

"I'll go down fighting if I have to," Pikkan growled.

"Max. Think back to what your dad did when we battled Bebimon," Mystic Celesta turns her attention to Max. "He took a real gamble by faking death in order to train with BW and the supreme guardians."

"That's right. I was there since I was helping your dad train," BW stated.

"Yeah. How could I forget that? Even he made me believe that he was actually gone…"


Switch to Flashback scene

Bebi-Metalla X held out his hands over his head while a massive, black sphere formed. This was the result of the worldwide negative energy being transmitted from each Tufflesurian-human.

"This one is especially for you, Taichi! This is for the sins of your human fathers! I shall avenge my face by destroying the strongest of the human race!"

"Bebimon! I wanted to give you a chance to redeem yourself, but you attacked my son! You took my family away. I'll never forgive you. You no longer pursue peace. Do you Bebimon? Answer me now!"

"Peace? Bah! That's mockery coming from a human! No, you have a debt to pay! Take this! Revenge Death Ball!"

With one loud cry, Bebi-Metalla X hurled the dark sphere down towards the fallen Omega X. The warrior could barely move a muscle from the abuse he had taken earlier on. His eyes started to fade with the sphere inching ever so closer.

"I won't give up! I will not give up! This is far from over, Bebimon!"

The sphere slammed into the ground and engulfed the area where Omega X once laid. A massive explosion took place and everything within the area was wiped out. The explosion cleared away and smoke covered the entire devastated landscape. Nothing was left but a large crater with fallen debris. There wasn't even a trace of Omega X. Max was found crawling through the rubble. Luckily, he had escaped the blast. He was fortunate not to be spotted by Bebimon yet.

"What an extraordinary power!" War Angemon commented.

"So, brother? Do you think you can actually come back from that?" Celesta X muttered.

"Oh yes! I've finally destroyed the strongest human! Taichi has fallen! There is no more opposition to ever stand in my way!" Bebi-Metalla X exclaimed with triumph. "The Tufflesurians have finally reclaimed their top positions!"

"What? My dad! No, he couldn't be gone…" Max said. "It can't be…"

The boy choked on tears underneath the pile of debris, which he was hiding in. He couldn't stand the fact that he has lost his own father to the maniac.

End of Flashback


Max stopped frozen and shook those thoughts out of his head. Yes, it was true that his father was actually saved at the last moment before Bebimon's Death Ball destroyed him. Tai would eventually return to aid his friends and help to defeat the power-hungry Tufflesurian. However, in this case scenario, there was simply no chance of Tai surviving death. It just may very well come at an unexpected moment.

The boy felt his heart stop beating for a moment and turns his attention back over through the Uraotoko eyes. Omega X was already back on his feet and ready to go another round with the Dark Angel. Max couldn't stand the thought of his own father meeting an eventual end. To Max, Tai was an unbeatable force who would always rise to the occasion and snuff out the 'evil villains'. This wasn't the case here. The 'villain' was prepared to snuff the 'hero' out of the game.

"No. He wouldn't…" Max managed to choke out.

"At his current power level, your dad cannot defeat Saitou," Mystic Celesta sighed with grief.

"What's more is that bastard possesses the Saint Light ki to his advantage," Metalla X answered.

"Even if he faced him prepared to die, he's still no match for him," BW stated promptly.

"Taichi is risking everything over our fury at his death," Dorothy revealed Tai's true motivations.

"No! That's insane! Even for Taichi!" Rei cried out.

"So, that's his motive?" Sakuyamon wondered. "But, why waste his life! Surely he has a plan."

"Yeah, he must have come up with a really awesome technique that'll throw Saitou off guard," Gallantmon played dumb. "Yeah. One surprise Terra Beam and it's over. Screw the Saint Light ki!"

"I wouldn't be so sure about that," Mega Gargomon spoke. "C'mon, Henry! Momentai! Tai's got a plan! Otherwise, he wouldn't be leaving us in suspense for the umpteenth time."

"Well, he had better get serious soon before it goes to waste," Beelzebumon scoffed. "He's even making me nervous and I'm not the type to do so."

"What do you think, guys?" Kaiser Greymon asked his fellow warriors.

"I don't know what he's planning," Magna Garurumon replied.

"Maybe he doesn't have a plan," Loweemon replied. "There are no other options. That Nexus Emerald was their last resort and that was easily destroyed by Saitou's sacred energy."

"You can't lose hope, Kouichi," Koriikakkumon told the dark of darkness. "Yeah. I mean we've managed to squeeze through the most unpredictable situations. I mean, we defeated Lucemon for crying out loud!"

"But, Saitou with his Saint Light ki is more powerful than Lucemon ever was," Zephrymon sighed. "In any case, I'll trust Tai's judgment."

"Man, this is bad, babe. Tai's in a tight spot," Ultima X said. "But, like Takuya and Takato, I'm not set to give up on him. Whatever decision he makes, I'll be here to support it."

"Even if he has to kill himself to do it? You heard what Dorothy just said," Sonja replied.

"I know. If it comes down to that, we'll rush in to prevent that from ever occurring. Tai's faced many impossible odds before. This will be no different."

Having heard enough from the opinions of his comrades, Max ran over across towards a Uraotoko eye and screamed towards his father to get his attention. He slammed his fists desperately as he attempted to break free from the dimension.

"NO! FATHER! C'MON, DAD! DON'T DO THIS!"

The boy started to choke up in tears and continued slamming his fists against the barrier like a prisoner waiting to be set free. Keke and Dorothy rushed over to calm the boy down.

"FATHER! STOP THIS!"


Saitou's Lair. 7:57 P.M.

Omega X was standing his ground with a determined look on his face. His face was dirty while covered with dirt, sweat and streaks of dry blood. Ignoring his son's pleas, he set his full attention solely on the Dark Angel. Rising to his feet, X attempted to grab his apprentice's arm.

"Tai! You crazy bastard! This won't accomplish anything!"

The warrior pushes X aside with an elbow shot. This sent X rolling across the dirt and holding his right side.

"Tai… Please, don't do this."

"I told you, I don't care if the tunnel to the Dark realm does open anymore, and those power hungry monsters do come through. The whole world is most likely screwed. All I want…"

With that said, Omega X points directly towards Saitou and finally let everyone know that his fight with him was far from finished. A smirk crossed the Dark Angel's face.

"…is to settle the score with him! By accomplishing this, I'll know who the loser of this fight will be!"

Finally giving out, X dropped to the ground and let out a deep sigh. The two warriors faced each other off for another round, perhaps even their final one. This one will determine the fate of the human world and the Digital Worlds. There was no way out for either man.

Dark Angel's eyes were locked directly with Omega X's. The warrior of courage was slowly making his trek towards Saitou.

"So, you are asking me to take your life, Taichi Kamiya?"

"Yeah. What's the matter? Hurry it up. Do it with some style. With your strength, it will only take you a moment. I don't want some poor half-assed job. You can get this done quickly."

"…"


Inside Neo's Dimension. 7:57 P.M.

Being restrained by both Keke and Dorothy, Max was crying out for his father. His fists slammed against the barrier in hopes of shatter Neo's dimension in setting them all free to battle Saitou.

"Father! Can you even hear me anymore? I know you can hear me! Come on! I… Don't do this! Think about what you're planning to do! Remember that whole ordeal with Bebimon! You've faked death in order for us to grief over your alleged death and battle Bebimon until you returned! Each of us has gotten better since then! Even myself… So, c'mon! Don't go through with this! Don't throw it all away!"

Everyone else within the dimension looked on with a mixed emotions. Some angry, some frightened, others feeling for the boy's grief and a few determined. Mystic Celesta once again spoke up for the whole team.

"Max-kun… This is the breaking point."

"Perhaps this will make Max even stronger through an traumatizing event," War Angemon whispered.

"Dad! You don't have to do this! I won't let you do this! This is a stupid, crazy stunt on your part! It's because of you that I… It's because of you that I… FATHER!"

(Play Queen's Who Wants to Live Forever)

The boy immediately started having flashbacks to the most important events in his life. Many involved himself and his father. It all traces back to the day Max was born. He remembered that day he gazed into the faces of both his mother and father.

"Congratulations, Mr. and Mrs. Kamiya. It's a boy."


Switch to Flashback

Once the doctor made his announcement to the Kamiya couple, loud cries from a baby were heard screeching within a confined hospital room. The doctor held around his arms a healthy, baby male. The baby cried out even more as it started moving its legs and arms.

"Doctor. Please if you'll let me. I want to see my child now."

"Of course, Mrs. Kamiya. This one is quite the healthy one."

The doctor handed the baby over to a red-orange haired woman in her mid to late twenties. The skin of the young woman was rather delicate yet slightly tanned. Her attire consisted of the casual hospital patient outfit. She held the tiny child around her arms and cradled him.

"Isn't he just a beautiful sight to behold, Tai?" the woman asked her husband.

"As beautiful as life itself," a male's voice replied. "Sora, he's simply the most precious child I've laid my eyes on."

"We should give him a name. Have you though of any good names?"

"Well… Eh, I spent nearly all last night thinking of some of the best names. None of them really satisfied me."

"Well, whatever you want, it won't matter to me. He will still be our son."

"In that case, I was fiddling around with the name Max lately."

"Max? As in Maxwell or Maxamillion?"

"Nah, I was actually thinking just Max."

"What made you think of such a nice name?"

"Well, I've known a good friend named Max back before I met you. He and I used to hang out together after school. Unfortunately, he died of a fatal disease. I'll miss him dearly."

"This was before you met me? We clearly met as grade school children."

"He died a year before I eventually met you and we became the best of friends. I was in grief without many friends since then. Then, you came along."

"I felt sorry for you since nobody was even around you. I didn't have many friends either once I moved into your school. Eventually, you would go on to become a pretty popular guy and a soccer ace to boot."

"We became quite the team on our soccer team, didn't we?"

"I'd laugh every time you'd make a complete fool of yourself. Sometimes I even wondered if you were doing those stupid pranks just to impress me."

With a slight chuckle, Tai shrugged his shoulders and sheepishly grins.

"Ah-ha! So, that's it, Taichi Kamiya! You were trying to impress me. I knew you were doing so."

Suddenly, the baby started to awake and slowly open his eyes. Tai looks down and notices one thing that he would forever cherish. It was the moment Max's tiny hand tightly clasped around Tai's right pinky. The young man felt his heart beating continuously. He scooped Max up in his arms and cradled the baby boy.

"You're going to be a big boy like your daddy, aren't ya? Aren't ya? Ahh."

"giggle Stupid Tai…"

"From this day forward, your name is going to be Max."

With that said, Tai held Max over his head and cooed him playfully. The baby started giggling happily. This was a day both Tai and Sora would cherish forever. It would be a few months since the D-Reaper's defeat when Max would eventually become born. Years would eventually pass and Max would actually mature quite quickly than any normal baby.

It was due to the fact that the boy inherited the data genes of Tai's DNA, since he and Agumon merged to become Omega X. That DNA and data merged within Max's structure and he became a hybrid. Half human and half data life form. This granted him inhumane abilities including the flight technique, ki energy, super strength and super speed. However, even Max was unable to perfect these in such a short time.

"Father. I also can't forget the day you and Agumon were teaching me how to control my ki energy. It was one of the most difficult experiences in my life."

Three-year-old Max found himself standing out in the middle of a meadow. He was bending down while powering up his ki energy. The aura around his body was flaring up intensely.

"Good, Max! That's great! Now keep it up! Raise it higher!" Tai encouraged the boy.

"I will, dad! AHHH!"

With one final push, Max let out a powerful aura flare and quickly sits down on the ground. He was heavily panting and wiped the sweat from his forehead.

"Wow, that was intense, Tai!" Agumon commented on the boy's 'never say die' attitude. "Your boy has managed to increase his ki higher than we were when we fought Matt and Metal Garurumon."

"It's amazing, but I'm not all surprised. Max is growing up quicker than most kids his age. His IQ is impressive. Only some of the other Digi-Destined second generation has been able to match Max now. Dimitri is only a year older and is slightly stronger than Max now. But, I have a feeling my son will surpass Matt's boy."

"You think Max will eventually become as strong as Omega X?"

"If he keeps it up, then I'd say yes. Never doubt the pride of a Kamiya. My sister eventually surpassed me."

"That's true. Now she's managed to become an important asset to the team. Imagine how the next generation will be if a future threat ever threatened either the real or digital worlds."

"I'm not doubting the kids' chances. When our time as heroes passes, these kids will have to one day pick up the slack. But that doesn't mean that they would give up their normal lives. They're just kids and need to have fun too. Life is too short to worry over anything. You only live once."

"Hey, dad!" Max's voice calls out from the background.

"What's up, son?"

"You think you and Agumon can teach me the flight technique?"

"Right now?"

"Yeah. I mean Dimitri already has experience with it. I think it would be right if I learned it."

"Sure, just give me a minute!"

"All right, dad!"

"You even said we all only live once. Now, here you are preparing to throw your own life away? The digicores are not even functional and if you die… There'll be no way of bringing you back. Wait, what about the black digicores? No, that's too much of a gamble. We can't afford detonating our own planet and searching the entire Digital Universe searching for them. Dad, please… Don't do this. We've been through so much together. I can also remember the time I was introduced to Keke."

During a dinner party reunion with the Digi-Destined, Tai and Sora were chatting away with some of their old friends. Even the Tamers were there to visit the Kamiya couple.

Max was sitting down on a chair with a blue t-shirt, a pair of brown shorts, a pair of goggles on his head and black sneakers. He looks across to find a cute, beautiful little girl walking around the party room. Her hair was done in pigtails. The hair was a mix of blonde with orange tints. The girl's eyes were as beautiful as the heavenly blue skies. Her attire consisted of a pink dress, with a white shirt underneath and a pair of white dancing shoes. The boy's mouth became as dry as cotton as the girl slowly approached him.

"Hello there," the girl managed to squeak. "Nice party our parents threw, huh?"

"You could say that. I hear your parents are some of my mom and dad's old friends. Matt and Mimi, right?"

"Yes, that's right. They haven't seen each other for a little while," the girl answered. "You've got quite a nice house here. Though my mom and dad are pretty wealthy to own a mansion."

"Whoa, you guys own a mansion!"

"No. I would rather want to live in a nice home than a mansion. I don't want people to think we're a bunch of snobs."

"I see."

"By the way, my name is Kyoko Ishida, or you can just call me 'Keke' for short. What about you?"

"Ma… Max. Max Kamiya. Nice to meet you, Keke," Max replied.

As the children continued to converse, Tai and Sora took notice of their boy sitting next to Keke. A slight giggle was heard from Mrs. Kamiya as she set her drink down.

"You know, Tai. Those two just look so cute together. Don't they?" Sora whispered to her husband.

"Erm?"

Tai turned around with his mouth stuffed with bread and he looks across naively at his son. Once he gulped down the bread, he cleared his throat.

"Yeah, they do. Ahh, man. Look at Max. He's going to become a real man when he grows up. Just like me," Tai snickered.

"Hey, Tai! Just what the heck are you two talking about?" Matt approached the couple. "If it's another one of your hair brain schemes of yours Tai, then I don't want to hear it."

"It's nothing like that, man."

"Uh huh," Matt shrugged his shoulders. "Well, looks like your boy is already becoming chummy with my little girl."

"Yeah, don't they just look so adorable together?" Sora smiled.

"Huh? What's going on here?" Mimi asked as she approached the trio. "Oh, what do we have here?"

Mimi quickly spotted her daughter happily sharing a laugh with Max. A warm smile crept across the woman's face. This is exactly what she wanted for her daughter.

"That is so sweet," Mimi chuckled. "This is why we decided to come to the party. I wanted to see if Keke would get along with people of her opposite sex. She's usually very shy with other boys, but she's already sharing a laugh with Max. Your boy has quite the charm, Tai. Sora."

"That's our boy. He's just so full of surprises," Tai replied.

Suddenly, a slightly older blonde-haired boy came waling to where Max and Keke were sitting. Keke took notice of the other kid and acknowledged him.

"Oh, hi there Dimitri."

"Hey, sis. So, this is the Max I've been hearing about? He's shorter than I am."

"No, duh. He's a year younger than you are. Me and him are the same age."

"Hmmm. Well, he doesn't seem as bad as the other guys who picked on you, Keke. Max, I'm sure you won't ever hurt Keke or her feelings, right?"

"Of course not. I'm not like that."

"That's good to know. I'm sure I can trust a guy like you. So, what do you say? Are we friends or not?"

Dimitri extended his hand out to the young Kamiya boy. Looking down at the older boy's hand, Max took his hand and gives him a tight grip.

"I hear you're pretty strong your age, Max."

"Same goes with you. Am I right?"

"I guess your parents have told you everything there is to know about me. What do you say we spar sometime?"

"I'd be happy to."

Standing in between the two boys, Keke was smiling and happy to know the two boys would settle any differences. Since then, Max has kept his word on protecting Keke and living up to his promise. Dimitri was proud to have gotten to know Max and accepted him as his best sparring partner.

"It was because of that party you threw that I eventually meet Keke and her brother. We became the best of friends. Also, how can I forget the time you turned into a beast during your battle with Bebimon. Nobody could talk any sense into you, except me of course… Only I was able to reach out to the true you…"

The Omega X beast finds a nearby mountain and lands right on top of a steep. He closed his wings and took a moment to rest off his exhausted energy. He lifts his head and glared up at a moon-like structure in the skies. He peers through and realized that he was looking towards the planet Earth. Omega X sat up and reaches out for the magnificent blue planet.

Meanwhile, Max found his father from a far distance and noticed the beast reaching out for the planet.

"Dad!"

The boy stops, as he got closer towards his father.

"Dad. The Earth is not too far off from this planet. That's right. That's the same planet we cherish. The same goes for the Digital World."

Omega X continues to reach towards the earth, despite being too far off away from Planet Plant. Max stops right in front of Omega X. The son looks right up into the demonic eyes of his newly transformed father. Unlike many others, Max was showing no fear. Omega X could easily sense that the boy was not displaying any fear. He breathed heavily to get a scent to recognize the boy.

"Dad, don't you recognize me? It's me. I'm Max. You're only son."

Omega X bobbed his head slowly as he took another closer look at Max. Max stood still to in order to get on his father's good side. Slowly, but surely, Omega X was starting to come through and gasps at what he has done.

"Dad?"

Omega X pointed a finger over to Max as Max reached over. The boy lets out a few tears as they dropped at the tip of Omega X's finger. The monster was now starting to get the idea of the emotion he was getting from his son. His memories were now coming right back to him. Images of his son's birth were the most memorable for him. He remembered how happy he and Sora were to become proud parents.

"Dad. I will always be your son. I will always love you and mother. Please come back to us."

With those words alone, Omega X finally came through. With that sudden instant, his body started to glow with a golden aura. His massive size was slowly shrinking down. Max flew back to witness his father's evolution.

"You can do it, dad. I knew you would have come through!"

His body was shrinking down to the size of a normal human being. His eyes were becoming human-like and normal limbs replaced his massive claws. His monstrous tail was gone and his wings shrunk down to his back. His skin was pretty much the same. Max gasped at the new evolution of his father. This was the true evolved form. Omega X now had reptilian-like skin; his eyes were yellow with black oval-like shaped irises. His hands still had claws. A pair of yellow pants covered his body along with black boots. His head has black, spiky hair and a small tail wriggled around from behind his back. The muscles on his body were enlarged, which gave him a perfect physique. The wings on his back were gone as a result of his evolution. Streaks of lighting jolted through his form and gave him a more powerful look.

"Dad! Is this your true evolved form? Will you be able to defeat Bebimon like this? Lets hope so."

Omega X looks up towards Max with a will of determination. He clenched his fists and powers up. A powerful ki wave blasted the mountains effortlessly and left a large dent into the ground.

"Max. Thanks, son. Thank you for getting through to me. Now I think it's time to show Bebimon what I'm truly capable of."

"Since this is your newly evolved form, what should I call you?"

Omega X smirked at the question, which his son has asked. He replied with his trademark grin.

"I'll call this Super Omega X4. My final evolution and the death of Bebimon."

"It was thanks in part to your determination and my cries that you eventually reached your fourth stage of Digital Fusion. Simply put, you were awesome and laid the smack down on Bebimon. You dominated him until he eventually became a beast himself to even the odds. In the end, with our help, you sent Bebimon packing and destroyed the last of the Tufflesurians. You even risked your own life battling some of the seven monster simply to save him. For that, I am thankful you are my father. You're the greatest digital warrior both worlds had the privilege of knowing. Now I can grow up and be proud to say that my dad is a hero. My dad can't be beaten. He would net let anything kill him. But, now? What about now? You're going to throw your own life away just to grief over your death, become angry and increase our powers? No! I refuse to believe that you can die! You're Taichi Kamiya! You can do anything if you put your mind to it! ANYTHING!"

End of Flashbacks


Once looking back to those memorable moments, tears started to swell up in Max's eyes. He cried heavily and let out all of his emotions without regrets. Keke cooed Max quietly while patting his back. He threw his head up and released an array of tears across the dimension.

"You always get to be the hero, father! Please, for once, let me be the one that saves your life! Please!"

Everyone else in the room, except Neo, lowered their heads down while starting to feel sympathy for the angsty Kamiya child. Max lowered his head with tears dripping down on the ground. He chanted a little prayer before coming back to reality.

"No… Why! Dad!"

"Don't you worry Max. We'll find a way out of here. That I can promise and we can save your dad," Keke thought. "Now if only that damn Neo can open up his dimension to set us free!"

The girl locked her eyes directly to Neo Saiba and growled. If there was anything she hated more, it was the sight of an individual displaying no sympathy for a loved one preparing to meet his end. Of course, this was Neo Saiba we're talking about. He has craved nothing more than to see the demise of Taichi Kamiya in another time and space.

"The time has finally come, Saitou-san. Finish him off before that tunnel opens up. We're getting closer to what we've worked hard to achieve. Soon, the warrior of courage shall fall. I hope you've said your last prayers, Taichi."


Outskirts from Tokyo. Miles Away from Mt. Fuji. 7:57 P.M.

Just off the outskirts of the entire Tokyo city district, a retired couple was seen stopped miles away from the infamous Mt. Fuji. They looked rather familiar and they should be. One was an older women with short, brown-hair similar to Kari's old hair style and light skin. The other was an older man with slightly combed hair with tints of gray in it. These were Tai and Kari's parents: Susumu Kamiya, the father, and Yuuko Kamiya, the mother. They stood by with an old 2005 red Mustang convertible.

The older man looked down at his watch and let out a sigh.

"Just what we needed. We have a bunch of monsters once again rampaging our home city and now our car breaks down. This just isn't what I needed."

"Honey, I do hope my Tai and Kari are doing fine."

"Knowing our kids, they probably have their digimon friends with them. Don't worry. They're in good hands since they've stopped that Virus monster."

"Yes, that's true. They've managed to take care of themselves at quite the young age. Since becoming fused warriors, we've always had to depend on them to protect all of us. Something which this planet's own military power has failed to accomplish against these monsters."

Taking her necklace, Yuuko opened it to reveal a childhood picture of Tai and Kari. It was taken a day before Tai left to go to summer camp. The same Tai who always sports the goofy, trademark grin and the same boy who would sport the infamous goggles on his head. A tear shed across the woman's face as she realized how much her children have grown. She was proud to have been their loving mother, now she's even happier being the grandmother of her kids' children, despite still being in her mid-to late forties. Max, Tike, and Kara were all precious to her and Susumu.

"Everything will be just fine, honey. That I can promise you. They'll take care of themselves. It's us that have to evacuate. C'mon, as soon as I get this thing started again, we can find ourselves a motel to rest for the night until all of this boils over."

"Yes… You're right. Sorry for worrying."

Once again looking out towards the horizon, Yuuko watched as the smoke from the city started to die down. Perhaps, this was an indication that the monster threats were dying down. That still didn't help Yuuko stop worrying for her two children. If she had lost them, she wouldn't go on living with herself.

Little does the poor woman realize that one of those two, or perhaps even both, will perish at the hands of a crazed madman possessing a power similar to God's messenger.

"Taichi… Hikari… Please come out alive."


Eastern Odaiba District. 7:57 P.M.

Once alarming her friends and family about the possibility of the city being destroyed, they quickly had evacuated the Ai-Mart. But that still didn't stop Tike and Kara for nearly raiding the entire market and stuffing themselves with every food consumption possible.

"Yolei! Are you even positive those guys are fighting underneath this city? That explains those earthquakes!" Mantarou scoffed.

"Well, they didn't tell me that they'd be fighting under this city. At least you can thank these two for sensing their energy," Yolei pointed down to Wormmon and Hawkmon.

"It's best we cut the chit chat to a minimum and escape," Hawkmon nodded. "There's no telling when this city will go off in smoke."

""Yolei. I must say. You really do have a group of crazy friends," Chizuru sighed. "I mean what if one of them goes off and wastes this whole planet?"

"It won't come down to that," the purple-haired young woman assured her older sister. "At least, I hope don't they go overboard."

"We're ready. We'll take two vehicles since not everyone of us will fit into Mantarou's van," Momoe replied. "Yolei. You'll have to come with me and my husband in our car."

"But Ken's in the van with the others."

"Don't worry. We'll follow them out wherever they go. Besides, Sam and Naomi will be with their father."

"You're right," Yolei sighed while carrying Shinobu in her arms. "Wormmon, you take the van. Watch Ken and the kids, ok?"

"I will. You leave them with me."

"Oh and one more thing."

"Erm?"

Yolei bends over to whisper quietly into Wormmon's ear.

"Make sure Tike and Kara are well behaved. I'm sure TK and Kari will have a heart attack knowing their kids will get fat from all those sweets," Yolei snickered. "Ok? You're responsible, Wormmon."

"Oh boy…"

"All right, everyone! Load them out!" Yolei calls out to the two vehicle party groups.

This sudden outburst simply made Hawkmon embarrassed as an anime sweat drop slid across his forehead.

"Oh, Yolei. You haven't changed one bit, my dear."


? Center of the Four Digital World Domains ?

Meanwhile, deep within the royal chambers of the great sovereign himself, all eyes were cast on the battle taking place through the viewing orb. Huanlongmon found it impossible to believe that a human could harness the Saint Light ki, the most rare ki energy that not even the purest of God digimon can harness.

"My gosh. I never thought I'd see the Nexus emerald shattered so easily, Huanlongmon-sama," Keke gasped.

"If he can do that, then X and Tai are screwed," Sam sighed. "They have nothing else left that can stop that maniac."

"To think, a human with powers similar to our own can make even the great Huanlongmon sweat," Tike commented.

Delivering an elbow shot to the kid's gut, Kara gives him a nod.

"You don't want to go pissing off the great Huanlongmon with that comment. Remember who gave us life with these new bodies," Kara whispered.

"For once I will have to agree with Tike," the great sovereign's voice boomed. "This human is simply a force to be reckoned with. Even myself, the Great Holy Beast, tremble at the sight of this power. My brethren will eventually fall since they don't have the power to dispel the Saint Light ki. Even the tyrannical Lucemon pales in comparison to this great darkness. Even at the greatest of his strength, Lucemon could only ever reach a mid-to high A-Class. This human is already at the Upper-S class with the sacred ki."

"You're kidding me!" Keke gasped out.

"Afraid not," another voice calls out from behind the doors.

"Ah, my great assistant. Any news on the Digimon Special Task Force?"

Walking inside the royal chambers is medium-sized built man. He was wearing what looked like a black muscle shirt, a pair of Adias jogging pants, and pair of tennis shoes. He has a near fade haircut and a pair of black shades. He looks across at the viewing orb and quirks an infamous eyebrow, similar to the infamous WWE's The Rock character.

"I take it you know when the Special Task Force are coming in?" Keke asked Huanlongmon's assistant.

"Honey, just call me Duane."

"All right, Duane. So when are they coming in?"

"They're on standby. Huanlongmon-sama, they are ready whenever you are ready to deploy them."

"Thank you. We will need them just in case the situation grows dire. We will give the warrior of courage one last chance. If he fails, then we shall send the Digital World Special Defense Force unit to close the tunnel."

"Hopefully, we won't be needing them. C'mon, X. Tai. You two can pull through with this," Keke whispered to herself.

All eyes were turned back to the viewing orb as the two warriors were facing off once again.


01/02 Digital World. Azulongmon's Domain

Azulongmon panted heavily with the loss of his most four valuable digicores. They not only bestow him infinite power but stabilize his life force. It would only be a matter of time before he loses his power and become prey for the approaching Synisters.

Gennai lowered his head, while knowing Omega X has little strength left to fend off Saitou's assault. The Saint Light ki has proven to be the most powerful ki the Digital Universe has ever witnessed. It was so powerful that it so easily disintegrated the Nexus emerald.

"Damn! They were so close!" Gennai cursed. "That Nexus Emerald would have sealed that human inside that tunnel!"

"It wouldn't have made a big difference, Gennai. The Saint Light ki is a power we Holy Beasts will never hope to challenge. Huanlongmon learned the hard way and I know it's eating him inside."

"This is bad. Even Huanlongmon is scared of his power?"

"Even Shintomon, who wields a higher authority than the great Huanlongmon, trembles. There is no power that can challenge this human. Not even the Warrior of Courage. The Digi-Destined, Tamers and Legendary Warriors together cannot defeat this human."

"Yes, but our last hopes lie in Taichi. Only he has the power to take the challenge to Saitou. C'mon, Tai! You can pull through! Don't waste your life and let Saitou have his way! There are only a few minutes before it's all said and done."


Outside Demon's Cavern. 7:57 P.M.

Outside the cavern where the historic battle was taking place, the party groups witnessed the turn of events occur. Saitou has turned the entire fight around to his favor. Shintomon, Buddamon, Lady Moinanea and Gosenzomon looked on with shock, not because Saitou was dominating the battle. It was due to the fact that he's managed to reveal the Saint Light ki.

"I… I didn't think this human would possess the rare Saint Light ki!" Shintomon exclaimed. "Gosenzomon, you're familiar with this form of ki, correct?"

"Yes and it's a trait I've never seen perfected since a warrior I became familiar with before being sealed in the Omega Sword."

"Wait! You've seen another warrior bearing this ki!" Izzy asked. "Prodigious! Do tell!"

"The warrior from what I can recall was a pure-hearted hero but his ki was not as strong as this human's. All I can remember was that this warrior had unbelievable strength and could probably have given Omega X level four a run for his money. Unfortunately, he met a sad end after he increasing his Saint Light to a maximum. It caused him to implode. Since that event, I would eventually be trapped inside the Omega Sword."

"That's sad," Jeri said.

"Another warrior had this great ki?" Lopmon wondered. "Imagine if he were still around today."

"I can't imagine it. It's a shame he perished. He would have made a valuable asset to this day," Gosenzomon sighed.

Sora stared across at the screen and noticed a confident grin across her husband's face. This was the same trademark smirk he would give during the heat of a battle. However, there was something else behind this confident smirk.

"What is it, Sora?" Mimi asked.

"That smirk. I know that smirk too well. Tai has a plan, but what… I have no idea."

"He doesn't have a plan," Gosenzomon sighed. "He's dead set on giving up his life for the sake of his loved ones."

"WHAT!" everyone, except the elder, exclaimed in unison.

"No, you're only jerking our chain, right?" Kazu asked.

"Tai can't die! He's like freaking invincible!" Kenta replied.

"If he were a god, then I'd be living under his shadow," Guardromon nodded.

"Pi! Pi!" agreed Marine Angemon.

"Sora. I know exactly how you feel," Lady Moinanea said while nodding to the redhead. "I don't wish for this to happen to Taichi."

"I'd hate to say it, ladies, but there's nothing even you can do to stop Taichi from carrying out this course of action. This is a fight we must not interfere with," Buddamon replied.

"No! You even said yourself I can inject myself into this battle if the situation grows worse," Shintomon directed his attention to Gosenzomon.

"Not just yet… Give it a little more time."

"Time is not exactly we have, old man!" Dimitri retorted.

"Our best friend is in there about to give his life away if he has to!" Cody growled. "Shintomon has every right to intervene!"

"Just a moment, I'll tell you when the time is right…"

"Old man. I hope you know what you are doing. If Shintomon goes, then I'm sure as hell going," thought Sora. "Stupid, Tai. Can you just imagine how Max must be feeling! Haven't you even considered how Max will take this!"


Saitou's Lair. 7:57 P.M.

Back within the cryptic caverns, the face off between the two warriors was near its end. Only three minutes remained until the boundary tunnel to Dark Realm actually opens up. Omega X remained steady as he sported his trademark grin on his face. His first part of his current strategy was to get Saitou riled up and taunt the Dark Angel.

"Come on! Why don't you hurry up and do it? I'm not scared of death if it comes down to it."

Just as Saitou was preparing to make a move, there was a bit of hesitation that was holding the Dark Angel back. Why was he suddenly holding back? This was his opportunity to be done with Taichi and continue on with his operation. The tunnel was near its completion. His dream was coming true. He has Omega X right where he wants him. He felt his hands tremble with delight but at the same time, anxiety.

"What do I do? Why am I suddenly hesitating? I know he can't stop me. This is what I've been waiting for. I'm certain Taichi doesn't have the strength or ki to stop me now. This is judgment!"

Saitou looks down at his hands and tightens them. He brings his gripped right fist and slams it against his left palm. Clouded thoughts were running through the Dark Angel's mind as he had second thoughts.

"But still… Why am I so uncertain? Why am I hesitating?"


Inside Neo's Dimension. 7:57 P.M.

The elder Saiba looks back directly through the Uraotoko's eyes and cast his eyes on the hesitant Saitou. He was already growing impatient as it is.

"C'mon, Saitou-san! Finish him off! Why don't you finish this already!"

"Hey, you!" Metalla X's voice calls out to Neo. "Yeah, you! Let us out of here, right now!"

"Do it or you'll lose your ability to breathe!" Pikkan demanded.

"Now, you guys are talking my style!" Beelzebumon cocked his double barrels.

"About time we took some action!" shouted Metal Kabuterimon.

"What do you say, babe?" Ultima X asked as he unsheathed his blade.

"Anything is better than sitting our asses here doing nothing," Sonja replied while tying up her hair.

"Now this is more like it!" Kaiser Greymon exclaimed.

"I'm ready to go whenever you guys are," stated Gallantmon.

"If we're going to die, then let us die in war," War Angemon said.

"If I'm going to die, I'm going to die fighting against that bastard," Metalla X growled.

"Huh! But, how!" Max calls out to the entire group. "We can't even escape out of here! We tried everything!"

Mystic Celesta unsheathes her sword and points it directly towards the dimensional wall. Dorothy sits up and powers up a healthy aura. The other legendary warriors and Tamers were getting ready.

"Don't worry, Max. We're going to break out of here. It never hurts to try again," Keke assured the Kamiya boy.

"Neo! Listen up! The twenty-two of us will join Taichi in battle! That makes it twenty-three against one," Mystic Celesta announced. "We'll use every tactic we have!"

"Besides, we couldn't stand one of us twenty-three missing," Dorothy stated.

"You can sure count us in!" Max and Keke replied in unison to Mystic Celesta's proposal.

"It would seem circumstances have brought us to this point," Sakuyamon replied.

"You know. I think torture would be enough to suffice to make this Neo bastard change his mind," BW darkly threatened the elder Saiba.

"Wait, you guys. I'm sure I can talk my brother into releasing us," Rei suggested.

"It's too late for that," Cyberleomon stated. "He won't listen to our requests."

"If he doesn't comply, I'll break one of his scrawny little limbs," Metalla X replied while popping his knuckles.

With that said, all eyes were locked directly onto Neo. The elder Saiba found himself surrounded by the Digital Universe's strongest and most intimidating warriors. No human or being in their right mind would refuse to turn down their request, including during a situation this dire. However, Neo wasn't about to become intimidated and smiled in defiance towards their threatening gestures.

"Ha. No way. All of you would still fail."

"What was that, you cocky son of a bitch!" Beelzebumon roared.

Everyone within the dimension gasped out in shock towards the reply Neo had given them. Has Neo lost it? Doesn't he realize he had just turned down the chance to release the Digital universe's most powerful warriors! He might as well written his own death warrant because these warriors won't hesitate to beat him to a bloody pulp.

"What! You're lying!" Keke exclaimed.

"I know! It's twenty-three on one! Even Saitou can't take us all on at once!" Max agreed.

"Even if you twenty-three were to join forces, it's unlikely you could beat Saitou-san."

"You rat bastard!" Gallantmon growled as he attempted to charge out.

However, Mystic Celesta was there to put a quick stop to Gallantmon by putting an arm out. This caused the angry crimson knight to stop at his tracks.

"If the twenty-three of us couldn't defeat him, even teamed up then what does it matter?" the angelic warrior asked.

"You had better give us a straight answer, kid," War Angemon threatened him.

"Don't worry. You leave me with him and I'll beat the truth out of him," Ultima X growled.

"No, if you joined forces, you might be able to run out of the caverns and escape," Neo answered despite being confronted with pissed off glares that could kill a Digital God.

"Us run away!" BW exclaimed.

"You would carry off Taichi, without any of his power remaining, and run away, blocking Himo's attacks."

"You've lost it! We don't run!" Pikkan cried out in defiance.

"We're not cowards!" Max growled.

"No you're not. I don't underestimate your powers, warriors," Neo continued on. "But, Max. I would ask your more strategic friends if I were you. I do believe half of you are already close to the mid S-Class power levels. Yamato, Hikari, Daisuke, Takeru, Takato and Dorothy. You guys are getting closer to even reaching Taichi's current power. Legendary warriors. I do believe you unified as Susanoomon will be mid-S class like the six I've just mentioned. BW, Pikkan, and Cyberleomon. You're strong A-class warriors. I commend you for even making it this far."

"Ok, so are you putting us into classification systems now?" Kaiser Greymon asked.

"Like we're some kind of cattle waiting to be butchered," Metal Kabuterimon remarked.

"In fact, Hikari. Had you continued your training, you would have been able to challenge Himo's power today," Neo announced. "You would have been the second human to achieve the Saint Light ki, but alas you gave up the chance to rise to glory for the sake of your loved ones."

This immediately caught Mystic Celesta's attention. She had remembered how much power she had eventually gained over her battle with Virus and her Mystic power-up before her showdown with the D-Reaper. Since then, she gave up combat to finish her studies and raise two children with Takeru. She could have gotten much stronger. She gave up the chance to ascend past her brother.

"Don't let that bother you, Kari," War Angemon said.

"Yeah, you're still stronger than the two of us," Ultima X said as he mentioned himself and War Angemon.

"I can say the same for you, Takato Matsuda," Neo spoke. "Like Hikari, you used the remaining years to relax. Had you and Guilmon continued ascending, you would have been a great candidate to challenge Saitou-san."

"I can still challenge him anytime he wishes!" Gallantmon replied.

"Ha, but your current power level is nowhere near that of the Dark Angel. You'd be crushed in minutes."

"Don't mock me, you bastard."

"On the other hand, if I let you guys out, then there's a great chance each of your current powers will increase greatly. You will all be stronger than you were before. By escaping, you can easily destroy the first wave of dark digimon. Then, escape as fast as you can. Saitou will be hot on your trail and throwing you attacks that you will be unable to avoid. You will all die, one at a time."

"Damn he must be reading our thoughts, because that's exactly what I had in mind," Metalla X thought.

"You're quite clever, Neo," Sonja said. "But you've guessed wrong."

"Don't try to use your bluffs against me. I know how the human mind works, even for a half android like yourself. Just stand here and do the only thing you can: watch Taichi die."

"No!" Mystic Celesta cried out.

"You're a soulless freak!" retorted Max.

"Brother! Is that how much you want to rid yourself of Taichi!" Rei asked.

"Only a heartless bastard would even think of sick like that!" growled Kaiser Greymon.

"Hey, Max! There's something I've been meaning to mention now!" Rei had remembered an idea she had.

"Sorry, Rei, but now isn't the time for that. But if you've got something to say, then say it."

"Listen up. Do you remember when I had your family and friends trapped inside my ice creature within my territory?" Rei asked. "You cut through that territory with your Jigen-to. That wasn't even supposed to happen since it was in another dimension."

"Oh yeah! That's right! This dimension is no different!"

"I didn't think you were capable of pulling off such a feat, but you did, Max," Rei said. "That was the power to cut through alternate dimensions of space. You got out of that dimension easily. Saitou-san and the others captured you, in order to break down the subspace barrier that locks the doorway to the Dark Realm."

"You think?"

Rei kneeled over to the boy and started to encourage him to release his hidden power.

"If you could just release that power, you should be able to cut through any dimension."

"But, I…"

"I know you can do it, Max," Keke cut in. "We believe in you. Do us a favor and slice through this dimension! I'm already sick of this place as it is."

"I can't argue there," Max nodded. "Ok, you two have convinced me enough."

"Just tap into it, Max."

With a nod, Max sits up and holds his hands out in front of him. He concentrated on ki and channeled through to reform the Jigen-to blade.

"You guys should have said so earlier."

"Look! He's attempting to form that dimensional blade!" Ultima X calls out to everyone.

"C'mon, Max! You can do it!" War Angemon encouraged the boy.

"We believe you can do it again!" Mystic Celesta pleaded.

"This overwhelming ki is coming from Tai's kid! Man, what power!" Pikkan thought.

Once concentrating on enough energy, Max felt his power jolt and push him right back with extreme force. He lands on the surface and grips his shoulder. Keke rushes over to the boy's side.

"Max! Are you all right? You can give it another try."

"Yeah… Ow, my arm."

"So, it's no good, huh?" Metalla X scoffed. "Damn. What now?"

"He still can't control it on his own," BW answered.

"Grr! C'mon! I know you're in there somewhere, power! Come on out!" Max panicked as he spoke to his hands. "Let it all out! This isn't the time to bail on me when I need you the most!"

"If you could freely control your Jigen-to blade, then we would have had you cut through the barrier a long time ago," Neo said. "We wouldn't have forced Sigma to swallow you if you cooperated. You can't summon the technique at will."

"Damn it! Come out, sword! Come out! I need you! COME OUT!"

"Come on, Saitou-san. Finish Taichi off right now."


Saitou's Lair. 7:57 P.M.

Only three and half minutes remained until the barrier to the Dark Realm comes down. The monsters were growing restless and anxious to be released from their prison. Saitou turns his eyes towards both the barrier and to the Uraotoko. He was sensing the ki coming from none other than Max. He knew the time was right to act now before Max has a chance to cut down through Neo's dimension.

"Well, Taichi Kamiya. It appears that the opening of the doorway to the Dark Realm has come. You heard Neo Saiba. He said that I cannot no longer be allowed to hesitate. This is it. One of us two warriors has to die."

"You bet!"

With both warriors standing out across from each other in another face off stare down, they put up their fighting stances. Max looks on helplessly and calls out in anguish towards his father.

"NO! FATHER! WAIT!"

Standing his ground, Omega X wasn't afraid to meet death head on. He very much embraced the idea of actually dying at the hands of Saitou. The warrior no longer hesitated as shown on the determination on his face.

"So, what are you waiting for? What's the matter! Come at me, you chicken bastard."

"No, I have no fear. You're simply not all that significant. I just want to savor your fall."

"Fine…"

Saitou takes one step ahead and puts up a defensive guard. Just then, a bright golden aura engulfed Omega X as his ki was slightly increasing once again.

"If you won't bring it to me, then I'll bring it to you! HAAA!"

Omega X flies out across the caverns with a bright aura flaring up and the rocks around him shatter under the sheer might of his ki. The caverns once again trembled. X attempts to call out to his apprentice but to no avail. He couldn't even scream out a single word anymore.

The warrior phases out and reappears above Saitou. Omega X attempts to fly down with a kick, but the Dark Angel was quick to block that out with one hand. He tosses Omega X across overhead. He managed to land on his feet swiftly. Turning around to hear out footsteps, Omega X ducks under a right hand from Saitou, bends over and delivers a side kick directly into Saitou's exposed gut. The kick's force managed to knock some air out of Saitou and cut off some oxygen from his body. The only physical force the kick ever did was push Saitou across a few yards ahead.

Suddenly, Omega X disappeared within a millisecond and transformed into a streak of light. However, when viewed from a single slow motion angle, Omega X was actually moving around quickly and attacking with ki-coated fists. The streaks of light punched all across Saitou's chest like an exposed target. However, the Dark Angel didn't seem at all effected from his adversary's barrage of hits.

Omega X goes for one last attack, cupped his hands together and whispered a chant for his favorite technique. A ball of ki energy collected around his palms.

"TERRA-"

Pushing back with his ki energy, he sends out a powerful force directly towards Saitou.

"-BEAM!"

The Dark Angel immediately powered up his Saint Light ki and caught the blast with one hand. Using his Resshu-ken style, he delivers a kick to send the beam directly through the roof. Omega X looks on with a gaping mouth in shock and felt the attack soaring up into the heavens of the planet.

Saitou retaliates by phasing out from sight and executing the same tactic that Omega X used earlier. Streaks of light pounded all across Omega X's chest and sent him hurtling across the caverns. The streaks criss-crossed into an 'X' motion and pushed Omega X back with extreme force. Saitou once again reappears at the cavern's center with little fatigue. On the other hand, Omega X was down face first in the dirt. He slowly makes it up back on his feet and cursed to himself. He winced after being dealt with painful blows across his body.

"Damn. Just a little bit more…"

"…"

"You're dead meat, Saitou. It's only a matter of moments before you met your maker."

Saitou implements yet another assault on his weakened adversary. Phasing out from sight again, Omega X felt more streaks of light pounding across his body at a rapid pace. Each blow was taking their toll on Omega X's body. The light streak once again criss-crossed and knocked Omega X back.

Reappearing above Omega X, Saitou comes down with a stomp across the warrior's chest. CRACK! That was the sound of Omega X's chest suddenly being crushed under one stomp from Saitou's shoe. Saitou swiftly lands on his feet and flies across to land a hard punch directly into Omega X's gut. He let out a gasp and felt more oxygen knocked right out of his lungs. The Dark Angel follows it up with yet another bone-crunching punch to his right ribcage. The blows were becoming too overwhelming for the warrior.

X looked on with horror and sits up from his kneeled position. He called out to his beaten apprentice.

"NO! TAI!"


Inside Neo's Dimension. 7:58 P.M.

Max gasped out as he witnessed the vicious beating his father was receiving at the hands of Himo Saitou. Each punch not only hurt Tai physically but hurt Max even more. His heart was beating quickly and mentally felt each punch one after another. His eyes became glazed over and once again the child was undergoing another traumatic period.

Everyone else watched on with intensified looks across their faces. Most started flaring up with strong flares while others gripped their weapons tightly. They, too, were wincing from each painful hit Omega X is taking. Max stumbled across and fell to knees.

"Max! Please, get up! You need to try again! Draw out your ki and unleash that sword," Keke pleaded for the boy.

"Why… Why now!" Max cried out of his traumatized state. "Why can't I use the power when I need it! Now, at the most crucial time…! Why doesn't my Jigen-to come forth!"

Another punch was swung and slams against Omega X's right cheek. The force was enough to send him hurtling across the caverns. Saitou delivers yet another set of punches, only this time into an uppercut to the jaw. The Kamiya boy had his eyes locked onto the battle at land and choked out a tear.

(Play Sum 41 We are all to Blame)

"You look like you've about had it, and yet I… I can't do anything for you, dad! I CAN'T DO A DAMN THING FOR YOU!"

Yet more punches and ki blasts were shot across to take Omega X off his feet. Max punches at the dimensional wall and screamed out for his father.

"No! We've been through so much together for it to end this way! It can't end like this!"

Feeling for the boy's cries of angst, the others also were feeling helpless to aid Omega X. Metalla X, Gallantmon, Mystic Celesta, War Angemon, Ultima X, Dorothy and Kaiser Greymon were amongst those hurt the most.

For Metalla X, Tai is considered not just a friend but his greatest rival. They had once been at conflict with one another since the first adventure in the Digital World. Feeling that Tai was unworthy to leading the Digi-Destined, he felt it was his every right to hold that position. In order to do so, he sold his soul to Burizalor to gain more power. He would challenge Tai to an ultimate showdown. War Greymon battled Metal Garurumon in the Digital World. What a battle it was for these two, but in the end, Matt met his eventual defeat at the hands of his own brother, TK. Later, Matt would meet his demise at the hands of Burizalor. Only then, Tai and War Greymon would avenge his death by defeating the tyrant. Once brought back to life, Matt vowed to merge with Gabumon to even up on Omega X. Thus, Metalla X was born before the showdown with the first wave of artificials. Then came the conflict with Virus. He was once again surpassed by not just Tai but Kari, too. Seven years after the War Games event, Matt would allow himself to become possessed by Dark Magimon's spell and thus granting him power to challenge Tai once again. It all came down to Omega X and Metalla X in a close battle, where each side was not willing to give out. With the D-Reaper hatched out of its shell, Matt took it upon himself to sacrifice his life to do away with D-Reaper. In one heroic act, Yamato threw his life to ensure the survival of his loved ones. Unfortunately, the D-Reaper survived and Yamato's sacrifice was wasted. After many tight struggles, Taichi and Yamato used the Gosenzo earrings to merge into Kaiser X for the first time. They challenged the D-Reaper, entered its body, freed their friends and weakened the D-Reaper in the process. At last during the final battle with the D-Reaper, Yamato had this to say after many years.

"Taichi, you are number one…"

With the Cosmic Terra Force/Life Bomb formed, the weapon was used to finally put down the D-Reaper. Matt would eventually have two children. One of which was a hero in another alternate future time. This was Dimitri. The other is the best friend to Max Kamiya, Kyoko "Keke" Ishida. Had it not been for Tai, Matt would not be alive to witness this historic moment or even grow up with two precious children by his side. Times of peace ended as soon as Bebimon appeared. Yamato became the primary target and ended up possessed by the last surviving Tufflesurian. Omega X ended up freeing his good friend and destroyed Bebimon in the process. Now just recently, Yamato has achieved what only Tai could achieve: reaching the Digital Fusion level four status. He can consider himself an equal to Tai, but now he knows that he doesn't stand a chance in hell against Saitou. Tai has helped to restore his life twice. Yamato will once again put his life at stake to avenge his best friend if he were to meet his demise.

"Tai. You may have been an ass to me and my greatest rival, but you've saved my life many times. I've been restored from death twice thanks to you. If I have to die a third time, I will be sure to make it count. My daughter has grown fond of your son. I'm pleased to know there's someone who can make my daughter happy. I won't let you die, Taichi. You mean so much to all of us. If you die, then I'll be more than happy to join you."

For Gallantmon, Taichi is his greatest idol. Ever since he had heard about digimon and watched the War Games, he wished to have a digimon partner by his side. Thus, Guilmon came to life in the real world. Befriending Tai's sister, Kari, Takato learned there was more to digimon than battles and competition. There was love, friendship, trust and team work. All of those helped Takato to become a better Tamer and the best of his team. Eventually, he would end up meeting Tai and admiring the original goggle head. Seeing Omega X in action made Takato's dream a reality. His dream was for him to merge with Guilmon to form one warrior. Enter Gallantmon, the Royal Knight of the Hazard. He would aid his comrades in the final battle against the D-Reaper. With Omega X forming the Cosmic Terra Force/Life Bomb, Gallantmon reached his Crimson Mode and helped to flatten the D-Reaper's rampage. Also, thanks in part to Tai's advice, Takato has gotten closer to the Digimon Queen herself. Takato and Rika have gotten closer over the years since the D-Reaper's demise. That would lead them to becoming a better team and eventually battling newer enemies five years since then. Takato will never forget that day he met Guilmon and became introduced to the great Taichi Kamiya.

"Tai. You and Kari helped me become who I am. If it wasn't for ya'lls advice, I wouldn't be the Tamer as I am right now. There is more to digimon than competition and power. There's love, responsibility, friendship, trust and team work. Those are the traits of a goggle head and I'm happy to have led the Tamers against many enemies. Tai, I'll never forget the day I met you. You were just about the coolest guy I've ever met and it was an honor using the Cosmic Terra Force Life Bomb on the D-Reaper for you. That was the day I was accepted as an equal to you. Now, your life is at stake. I'm more than happy to offer my help to you. I'll put my own life on the line just to ensure that you don't die. We'll attack Saitou together and come out victorious just like we have against any other enemy before him."

For Mystic Celesta, Tai is her older brother and a family member she cherishes dearly. They have been very close and the two Digi-Destined that were first introduced to digimon. She would never forget the day Parrotmon and Greymon clashed at Highton View Terrance. Originally, she was supposed to have gone with her brother to camp on August 1, 1999, but got caught with an illness. She missed out on the first half of the entire adventure in the Digital World. Tai returned from the Digital World to return temporarily to his home world and became reacuqianted with his little sister. Somehow, she knew Koromon since she and Tai raised a Koromon beforehand several years before. Myotismon ventured to the real world in search of the eighth child, later identified as Kari Kamiya. Gatomon was sent to find the child and kill her, but she was convinced by Wizardmon that Kari is indeed the 'one' she is looking for. Kari and Gatomon united to take a stand against Myotismon. Once disposing of Wizardmon, Tai threw Kari her digivice and thus allowed her to combine with her Crest of Light to digivolve Gatomon into Angewomon. With a single Celestial Arrow, she defeated Myotismon. That only led to Myotismon returning as Venom Myotismon. Using the help of a prophecy, Kari and TK needed their angel partners to shoot their arrows of 'Hope and Light' at their brothers. In the process, Agumon and Gabumon digivolve into War Greymon and Metal Garurumon. The Digi-Destined thus were able to crush the vampire lord.

In some ways, Kari has lent her brother aid in times of needs; just as Tai would save his sister's life. Kari and her brother would eventually overcome stronger enemies than Venom Myotismon. Those included Neo Devimon and Burizalor's empire. Kari becomes united with a celestial force, who helped lead the charge against Burizalor in the epic battle in the Digital World. It was thought that she or TK would be the prophesied warrior to ascend to overthrow the mighty tyrant. But it was Taichi who merged with Agumon to form Omega X. Thus, Burizalor's reign of terror ended. It wouldn't be until six years later that Kari would merge with Gatomon to become Celesta X. She was trained and chosen by her brother to be the one that defeats Virus at the War Games. Having no confidence, she was nearly killed by the crafty bio-android. She couldn't reach down to the 'Amazing Grace', which Tai had spoken fondly of. That power wouldn't be unleashed until a sacrifice was needed to unleash Hikari's suppressed powers. Black War Greymon became that ultimate sacrifice as he was destroyed by Virus. He died right in front of Kari's eyes. Having seen enough of the nightmare, Celesta X ascended to level two using her 'Amazing Grace' celestial powers. She had Virus defeated and beginning for mercy until the artificial took it upon himself to destroy the earth. Takeru intervened, revealed his true feelings for Hikari and teleported out using a hole into a dark realm. Thus, Virus detonated and Takeru passed on. However, the celebration would be short-lived. Virus returned stronger than ever. With Tai and TK supporting her, Kari gave it her all and vaporized Virus down to the last cells. The Child of Light had defeated Datamon's bio-weapon.

Seven years later, she would eventually meet Takato as his substitute teacher. Once Takato and Guilmon became a team, it was Kari and Tai who taught the duo the meaning of friendship, team work and trust. These traits would be passed down to the Digimon Tamers. While the Tamers were gaining more experience and power with their digimon, Kari took it upon herself to train under Lord Shintomon with Angewomon. It is believed that the Omega Blade would grant the warrior who pulls it out of the stone infinite power and wisdom. Successfully pulling it out, Kari and Angewomon were granted the Mystic power-up from Gosenzomon, the previous Supreme Lord digimon from at least fifteen generations ago. Thus, Mystic Celesta was born. She waged a battle against the D-Reaper and came close to victory, but the D-Reaper absorbed Davis, TK and Buddamon. Kari was clearly defeated and became absorbed herself. It was then that Tai and Matt rescued their loved ones from within the D-Reaper. Mystic Celesta aided her comrades in the final battle against the D-Reaper. Using her Omega Blade, she allowed Gallantmon the honor to finish the D-Reaper off with the Cosmic Terra Force/Life Bomb. After that event, she would marry TK and have two children within the next five years. Their children are twins named Tike and Kara.

Now to this very day, she has managed to fight with her brother against many opposing forces. Bebimon was first, followed by the Super Artificial and down to the seven monsters. She has slain Lamiamon. In addition, with Takeru's aid, she once again triumphed over Virus. Before being trapped inside the Uraotoko, Mystic Celesta sealed Myotismon inside a 'sinning tree' for eternity. Now, she stands to this very day and ready to enter a battle that she may not come out alive. Hikari is willing to stake her life when it comes to protecting those in need, including her brother.

"Big brother. Thanks to you, I'm no longer that sickly little girl with that whistle around her. I've not only inherited Light as my trait but I've inherited your courage. We are siblings after all. It was you and I who saw our first digimon. We together experienced a digimon long before you went to camp to enter the Digital World. It was thanks to you that Gatomon and I overcame Myotismon. I returned the favor by having Angewomon shot her arrow at you to grant Agumon his mega digivolution. You helped me and Gatomon to prepare for Virus. We really didn't think we had what it took to defeat that monster. I admit I was scared when I fought Virus, but was determined to become your equal. Once realizing my Amazing Grace powers, we rose to the occasion and our light overcame Virus' darkness. I'm proud to say that day was the greatest day of my life, despite losing Takeru temporarily. I became what I never thought I'd become: a hero. I would become acquitanted with Takato. With my experience and advice, Takato became an efficient Tamer. Guess you could say the student would become a teacher to another. You watched me and Angewomon receive the Mystic training to become the warrior we have now become. Together, we helped Takato to crush the D-Reaper. Here I stand with you ready to stake my own life to save you. I'm not doing it because I'm a Digi-Destined. No, I'm doing this since I am your sister and I couldn't stand the thought of losing you. You molded me to what I have become today: a fearless Child of Light."

For War Angemon, Tai is his brother-in-law. He started out as a crybaby during the first adventures. With Tai leading the group, he would grow up into a braver individual. He really didn't need Matt to look out for him 24/7. When it was learned that Tai was becoming closer to TK, Matt wanted nothing to do with it and out of desperation got into verbal confrontations with Tai. Thus, leading to fights between the two. Eventually, Matt disappeared after the Digi-Destined returned to the Digital World. It was later revealed that Matt was recruited to Burizalor's forces to be granted more power needed to defeat Taichi. It was TK and not Tai who would deal the final blow to the ending battle in the Digital World. TK and Angemon defeated Metal Garurumon. They would become reunited at Spiral Mountain to face off against Burizalor's Demon Corps. But, it was Tai and War Greymon who came to their rescue. The Demon Corps were defeated until Burizalor arrived. The tyrant killed Yamato and ended up nearly murdering the younger brother. Tai intervened to protect his comrades, thus becoming Omega X to vanquish the evil warlord.

Six years later, TK and his partner merged to become War Angemon. They would take part in the War Games but not as participants. Instead, War Angemon was the one who sacrificed himself to save Celesta X rather than Tai doing the honors. It was then Takeru displayed his true affections for Hikari. With Virus defeated, TK and Kari grew closer to each other. When the D-Reaper was released, Tai needed TK and Davis to perform the latest technique: Digital Fusion Power. It was a technique used to merge two Fusion warriors. Once it was perfected, War Dramon was born and become a valuable asset that lead to the D-Reaper's demise. War Dramon was the fusion of War Angemon and Imperialdramon. TK and Kari would eventually marry. They have twins named Tike and Kara.

Since then, TK, Davis and Kari each became valuable assets to the Digi-Destined team. They together formed a cohesive unit. In fact, they defeated Virus and Burizalor once again before entering Saitou's cavern lair.

"Tai, I'm proud to have become your brother-in-law. You don't understand how much of a great sister you have. Like sister, like brother, right? I just want to let you know that I'm here anytime you need me. You helped me overcome my fears and I've become a responsible young man. It's thanks to you that I've achieved this fused form. Davis and I have become better friends thanks to you. Now, I'm prepared to die in battle for the sake of you and my loved ones. Let's all go out in style!"

For Ultima X, Tai is considered a guy he would always look up to as a brother. At first, he was a kid with little friends, but that all changed as he befriended Kari. With Kari as his best friend, he started to think that Kari would stay by his side forever. He didn't know Tai that well until the leader eventually returned once Mirai Dimitri defeated a revived Burizalor. Beforehand, Davis and Veemon became an inseparable duo with a huge victory over Kimeramon. He was the one Digi-Destined who saw through to Ken's problems and offered him to join his team. Once Tai became reunited with his friends after a near four year absence, Davis looked up to him and told him that he was Kari's friend. Tai approved of the fact that Davis did his best job leading the newer Digi-Destined. By the time the artificials were awakened, Davis was introduced to Sonja. He was even starting to grow a crush on her as he did with Kari. Once Virus absorbed Jax and Sonja, he became the 'perfect' artificial. Davis vowed to rescue the 'new girl of his dreams' so to speak.

When Virus was defeated at the War Games, he and Sonja would start to have quite the rocky relationship. He tried everyway to do what he can to impress her. That is when Tai intervened and taught Davis everything there is to know about 'being a man'. With the leader's love tip advice, Davis managed to impress the 'original ice queen'. They eventually married about three years after Davis graduated high school. Once again, their marriage started off rocky and they often had fights. Yet, they still remained together since Davis was the first guy to actually make her laugh. Despite her hardcore mentality, she deeply loved Davis. During the battle against the D-Reaper, Davis played a huge role in fusing with War Angemon to form War Dramon. They helped to lead the D-Reaper to its demise.

It wasn't until the fourth era when Davis and Veemon would gain major upgrades. Veemon reached a new alternate champion level: Wyveemon. Abandoning the use of Paildramon, Davis and Veemon merged into Mega Veemon. During the conflict with Bebimon, Mega Veemon merged with Avengemon/Dorothy to become Saver Veemon. Though, failing to defeat Bebimon, Davis stood back to watch Omega X finish off the last surviving Tufflesurian. Once obtaining enough data from Dorothy/Avengemon, they weren't required to help Mega Veemon to ascend to Saber Veemon. When Tai and Takato were unable to defeat Super Artificial Jax, Davis took action to battle the mighty android. Having realized that Ken was murdered by this android, Saber Veemon evolved into Ultima X. He and Sonja combined their efforts to destroy the Super Artificial. Davis had become an equal to both Tai and Takato in one battle.

Before arriving at the caverns, Davis managed to overcome Necromon/Lichidramon. He and Sonja even managed to bypass through a revived Burizalor. Now, here he stands firm with Sonja to aid Omega X in the upcoming crisis.

"Tai. You're like a brother to me, man. If it wasn't for you, I wouldn't have become better friends with TK. I wouldn't have gained a hot wife like Sonja. I helped to carry the team during your absence. I'm proud to have gotten to know you and I'm honored to wear one of your old goggles. Being a goggle head is a true honor. Now, there are four to tango. You. Myself. Takato. Takuya. We four share one trait in common: courage. You saved our lives many times before. Kari was right about you. You are a true hero and willing to sacrifice his body at any given time. I respect a guy like you. I may not live up to your heroic standards, but damn it, I'm pretty close to it! Sonja and I will fight with you to the very end, because you are our best friend. I've just lost Ken and I'm not about to lose you either! Let's go out with a bang against this bastard!"

For Dorothy, Tai granted her life so to speak. It was right at the point the final D-Reaper was preparing to meet its demise.

"I want you to be reborn as a good hearted person, because I would definitely like to fight you again."

Months after the D-Reaper meet her end, the reincarnated form was born in England. In just nearly a whole week, the baby grew up to a ten-year-old girl at a rapid pace. Nobody could make a guess as to how this special girl grew up rather quickly. X was responsible for this course of action since Dorothy herself demanded it. She would eventually travel to Japan. There she and her new digimon partner, Avengemon, would confront Taichi. She wanted Avengemon to battle War Greymon. It ended up in a draw in a close and hotly contested battle. Dorothy and Avengemon became Tai's newest students. For the next five years, she and Avengemon perfected their new styles thanks in part to Tai's teachings. Their next battle came when Bebimon arrived on earth. The Tufflesurian destroyed Avengemon, but it resulted in Dorothy absorbing his data, gaining super-human powers and regaining memories of her D-Reaper past. She and Mega Veemon merged into Saber Veemon to combat Bebimon until Tai would return.

Now, she's ready to come to Tai's aid and is willing to sacrifice herself for her teacher. She has grown attached to his family and is Max's 'big sister' so to speak. Just recently, thanks in part of an arrangement made by Tai, Dorothy has starting becoming interested in Henry. This could be perhaps the start of a relationship for the former D-Reaper.

"Tai. I became born as Dorothy Kaimodosu thanks to your wish to reincarnate me from the D-Reaper. You've taught me everything there is to know about how precious life can be. You have a very dear wife and a wonderful child. If you die, then my life has no meaning. You granted me life. So in a way, you're like a father to me. Thank you, Taichi. Now, allow me to return the favor."

For Kaiser Greymon, Tai is a good friend. In all honesty, Takuya did not know Tai as long as the others have but he can relate to him as a fellow goggle head. Takuya Kanabara is the leader of his arranged team: the Legendary Warriors of the Celestial trio. Together, they are able to form the mighty Susanoomon. He and his friends have defeated many enemies before meeting Tai and the others. Viral Cherubimon, the Royal Knights, the evil Legendary Warriors, Duskmon and Lucemon are many names that come to Takuya's mind. He and his fellow warriors befriended Tai's team during a trip to retrieve the black digicores. Together, they have managed to defeat Dr Myuumon's empire and Bebimon. Takuya helped to defeat Haze Frogmon to capture one of the digicores. Now, he stands by to take part in perhaps the most important battle in his life as a legendary warrior.

"Tai. After getting to know you this past year, I've grown to admire a guy like you. Hell, you're the one who started the goggle head trend. At first, I thought you were just a kid but man I didn't know you were actually a guy shrunk down by some freak accident. After seeing your battle with Bebimon, you kick major ass, my friend. Super level four rocks! What can I say? This just maybe our final battle, but I'm not letting my efforts go to waste!"

With that said, these seven individuals noticed their chest emitting bright auras of light. Metalla X's was blue and shaped as the symbol of friendship. Mystic Celesta's chest shone with the Crest of Light. The Crest of Hope was brightly formed on War Angemon. Ultima X noticed a knight's shield forming on his chest and it materializes through his Crest of Nobility. Next, a golden light illuminated brightly through the symbol and he became basked by the golden Miracle. Dorothy found herself emitting a red aura around her body. Kaiser Greymon's chest illuminated with his two spirits: Agunimon and Burning Greymon. Finally, Gallantmon was becoming even more crimson than before and the hazard emblem on his chest was glowing. Those seven streams of light criss-crossed each other until they merged into a single light.

"Whoa! Did you guys see that!" Zephrymon exclaimed.

"Seven streams of light coming from those seven!" Sakuyamon gasped. "Unbelievable! These seven alone could help to unleash the power needed for Max to reform his Jigen-to!"

"If that's the case, then Max you better take their energy!" Magna Garurumon calls out to the boy.

"This just maybe our last chance, Max! Do it now before your father is finished!" Pikkan encouraged Max.

"C'mon, Max! Don't let this opportunity slip past you!" exclaimed BW.

"Max!" the seven unified warriors called out in unison. "Hurry and take it!"

Not wasting any time, Max held out his hands and collected the energy from the seven streams of light. He felt his ki rise higher than normally expected. Combine this with his flashbacks of his favorite moments with his father, the boy was already gaining enough power to wield a Jigen-to ten-times stronger than the last one used against Rei Saiba.

"Go for it, Max!" Rei and Keke encouraged the boy.

"FATHER! NO! I WILL NOT LET YOU DIE! HA!"

As soon as he unleashed a loud cry, a long streak of orange-yellow ki enlarged from out of Max's palms. Everyone, including Neo, was looking on with utter disbelief. Max gasped at the size of his ki sword. It was nearly six feet long in length and sharp enough to slice through even the strongest of dimensions.

"I can't believe our energy just gave Tai's kid this insanely strong power!" Metalla X thought. "My god! There's no way Neo's dimension is going to withstand this!"

"Cut it through, Max!" Mystic Celesta cries out in encouragement for her nephew.

"We're going to be set free from this damn prison! About time!" Mega Gargomon let out a sigh of relief. "Then it's off to kick Saitou's rear!"

"Get ready brother. This is it," Loweemon informed Magna Garurumon.

"Right!"


Saitou's Lair. 7:58

Once being struck with rapid punches across his face, Omega X was pushed back with extreme force. Streaks of light once again pounded across his chest and forced him down to his knees.

Reappearing across from where the warrior was kneeling, Saitou stood his ground and prepared to implement another head on assault. He looked ahead and was stunned to see Omega X standing back on his feet. Omega X raised his head directly towards Saitou and gives him yet another determined glare. The Saint Light ki once again engulfed Saitou as he prepared to deliver the final blow to seal Tai Kamiya's fate.

"Taichi Kamiya. I hope that you've found eternal peace."

With that said, the Dark Angel's aura flared up and he flies out directly for his adversary. The warrior of courage stands up with a smirk crossing his face. Death was approaching his way and he wasn't even worried the least bit. There were instant flashbacks of his life entire replaying all over again. Perhaps, this was the foreshadowing of the event that will change the face of the two realms forever.


Inside Neo's Dimension. 7:59 P.M.

Max gazes down upon his intensely-powered Jigen-to and felt it's overwhelming power. It was much stronger than powerful and looked long enough to cut through even the widest of dimension barriers. Neo's eyes widened once he gazed upon the magnificent ki weapon forged by the six year old boy.

"No… How is this possible! He's simply just a boy!" Neo exclaimed.

"Use that sword, Max! Make it count!" Keke calls out to her friend.

"Take that damn dimensional barrier down!" Ultima X screamed out.

Neo immediately turns his attention back directly towards where Dark Angel was flying out directly for Omega X for the finishing blow.

"I've done all I can! Finish him, Saitou-san!"

However, before he had a chance of turning around, Max raised his Jigen-to and came down with it in one gigantic swing. The sword unleashes a mighty force that rushes across the dimension and through the barrier itself. Neo couldn't maintain his dimension territory any longer. He could only look on in horror as the dimension was split in two and cut wide open.


Outside Demon's Cavern. 7:59 P.M.

Suddenly realizing the Uraotoko has finally been cut down, Gosenzomon turns around and gives the signal to Shintomon.

"Now!"

"Right!"

"Not without me you're not!" Sora calls out.

"Sora! Wait! Don't!" Mimi calls out to her friend.

Shintomon was immediately caught off guard and watched Sora grab onto him. Soon afterwards, Phoenixmon swooped in attempt to snare her partner away.

"Sora! What is the meaning of this!" Buddamon exclaimed.

"If my son and husband are in there, I have every right to be there for them!" Sora shouted. "Shintomon! Teleport us in NOW!"

With an approving nod, Shintomon instantly vanishes out from sight with Sora and Phoenximon joining him. The others were left behind and turned their glares back over to the viewing orb.

"Good luck, you guys," Joe mumbled.


Saitou's Lair. 7:59 P.M.

Back within the caverns, the final minute was just underway. Saitou, charged up with his full Saint Light ki, was flying out with one hand stretched out in order to finish off Omega X.

There was a sudden freezing of time itself once a streak of golden-orange ki light sliced through the Uraotoko in half. Everything seemed to be standing still as if time was instantly frozen. Saitou and Omega X were stiff as statues.

After a few seconds of frozen time, the Uraotoko unleashed a horrifying screech before it was instantly deleted. Finally, everyone from within the dimension was immediately set free.

Suddenly, from the other side of the caverns, Shintomon instantly appeared with Sora and Phoenixmon accompanying him. They had arrived just at the last moment to witness the dismantling of Neo's Uraotoko and Saitou charging ahead to deliver the finishing blow to Omega X. Sora's eyes widened in despair when she saw her husband preparing to meet death head-on without a show of fear.

The first to fly out from out of the shattered dimension were the seven that had transferred their energy to Max. Metalla X, Mystic Celesta, Ultima X, War Angemon, Crimson Gallantmon, Dorothy and Kaiser Greymon flew out in masse. Each powered up instantly with aura flares engulfing them. Max flies out alongside of them. Keke accompanied the boy while carrying along Rei Saiba. Neo Saiba had fallen flat on the ground and was knocked unconscious from his fall. The others tagged along behind the crew. This included BW, Pikkan, Cyberleomon, Sonja, Sakuyamon, Beelzebumon, Mega Gargomon, Zephrymon, Koriikkakumon, Metal Kabuterimon, Magna Garurumon and Loweemon.

All of them cried out for their beloved to move aside from becoming massacred from the Dark Angel's upcoming attack.

"TAICHI!" the crew cried out in unison.

"FATHER!"

"TAI!"

"MOVE OUT OF THE WAY!" Max, X, Sora, Mystic Celesta and Rei exclaimed out to their beloved.

Within the last second, Omega X turns around to face his loved ones for a last time. Then, came the unexpected. Saitou's ki-coated left hand punched right through Omega X's targeted chest.

BAAAAAAAAAAAAAAM!

There was an instant flash of light, which exploded across the entire caverns. Max was the first to react to this and gasped out in shock. He had just seen what he never expected to see. The unexpected had finally come into fruition. Soon, everyone else was sporting the same shocked expressions. Some even frozen in place with their mouths dry as cotton. Each of their heart beats stopped completely as time itself froze again. Other than Max, perhaps the most devastated were Sora, X, Mystic Celesta, Shintomon and Rei Saiba. Even Metalla X, Pikkan, Beezlebumon and BW were shocked beyond their belief.

"No… NOO!" X screamed out of anguish. "Not again. He can't be killed in this time either! It's as if history is repeating itself!"

"FATHER!" Max screamed out one last time before his cries echoed across the caverns.


Outside Demon's Cavern. 7:59 P.M.

Looking on through the viewing orb, even the crew outside was showing signs of fear and sadness. Their only hope had been done in before each of their very own eyes. Not even Kazu, Guardromon and Kenta were in the mood to crack any one-liners at the moment. Gomamon, Joe, Cody and Digmon were speechless. Mimi started breaking down in tears as she pressed herself onto Izzy. Rosemon and Hercules Kabuterimon were already in grief. There was instant eerie silence. Mummymon fell to his knees and watched the hero give his life up for the sake of his loved ones. Arukenimon held Black Gatomon tightly. Even tears were being shed from Jeri. Gosenzomon fell back in shock while Lady Moinanea was the affected out of everyone.

"…My lady…"

Ignoring Buddamon's voice, the demigoddess felt her heart stop beating for a moment until tears started swelling up in her eyes. She had just realized that her chosen champion was done in by the Dark Angel. One of the final pieces to her prophecy was coming to fruition, but this was an unexpected twist. 'The One' was supposed to defeat the 'Dark Angel' after reversing a failed assassination attempt. But, there was a final piece stating that: For the One to become the Messiah, the Dark Angel will need to…. Will need to what? Kill 'The One'? Perhaps this was the last piece of the prophecy. Maybe it isn't. Only time will tell.

However, Lady Moinanea was in no mood to determine whether her prophecy is true or not. She was busy already mourning over the loss of a beloved hero. The demigoddess would breakdown every time a warrior of hers dies in battle. In this case, Taichi was more than just her champion but a beloved friend. It was thanks to Tai that he set the demigoddess free from out of the Mystic Dragon.

"Taichi… Oh Taichi… No… This can't be… I… I… I'm sorry, Sora. Little Max. Everyone. I'm sorry!"

"Don't take this out on yourself, my lady," Gosenzomon attempted to calm the demigoddess down.

Much like Lady Moinanea, Mimi herself was sobbing with tears as she witnessed a close friend murdered.

"Not Tai… Why did he have to be the one that dies! WHY!"

(Play Midnight Sons If only Tears Could Only Bring you Back?)

Lady Moinanea sits up from the ground and slowly stumbles across towards the viewing orb. Her teary eyes locked directly on Omega X's body slowly plummeting onto the cavern floor. She instantly covered her eyes to shield her eyes from the disheartening moment. Gosenzomon and Buddamon kneeled beside the demigoddess while bowing their heads.


Outskirts of Tokyo. 7:59 P.M.

With Susumu still working on the car, Yuuko was staring off into the moonlight. Suddenly, she felt a large gust of wind pass by her and her head shot up as if s bullet had shot her directly in the heart. In fact, she felt her heart suddenly stop for a moment and a cold chill run down her spine. Her eyes widened in shock as if she felt she had most a loved one.

"Taichi…?"


On the road within Western Odaiba. 7:59 P.M.

The two passenger cars were driving by on the road in hopes of finding refuge outside of the city district. In the van drive by Yolei's brother, Wormmon, Sam, David, Tike and Kara each gasped out. Much like Yuuko, their hearts had stopping beating for a moment until they saw images of Tai in their minds.

"Uncle Tai?" Tike and Kara said in unison.

"Why am I suddenly seeing Max's dad in my mind?" Davis wondered.

"You don't something happened, do you?" Sam asked.

"These kids don't realize it yet, do they?" Wormmon thought. "Taichi. He couldn't be… Could he?"

In the other car, even Yolei and Hawkmon felt their hearts stop beating for a second. They visualized Tai just as the children and Wormmon did in the van. Yolei placed her hand across her chest.

"Yolei? Did you feel that?"

"Yes, but what exactly was that just now?"

"Then, I just saw Tai for a minute through my mind."

"Tai…? He couldn't have… No! Ken just died days ago! I couldn't bear to hear that we've lost another loved one. Why is this happening to us? What did we ever do to deserve to do this!"

"Yolei? What's wrong?" Momoe asked her younger sister.

"…"

Yolei was stiff as a statue until she returned back to reality.

"Nothing… Yet, that is."


Rainbow Bridge area. 7:59 P.M.


Once riding of the rogue digimon that swarmed across the bridge area, the three Digital Warriors stopped to take a rest. Metal Seadramon patrolled the seaport in case more rogues decided to appear.

Even the trio felt a ki suddenly disappear. They knew the warrior had fallen in battle.

"So, the warrior has been done in?" Piximon said in thought. "This is not going to look good for our side if the tunnel releases the Synisters. The human world is finished…"

"We can only do what we can, Piximon," Centaurmon replied while probing his friend's thoughts. "Nothing will deter us from completing our task."

"That's right. We will fight these challenges until the very end," nodded Andromon.

"I just hope it didn't have to occur, my friends. Taichi was our only hope to prevent this crisis from ever occurring," sighed Piximon. "Fine, I'll do what I can. Even though, it's a battle we surely will not win."

"If what they say is true, then we as Digi-Destined from across the planet are in for war," Michael said in thought. "May hell on earth begin…"


East Shinjuku. Underground Hypnos Facility. 7:59 P.M.

Working hard on their underground projects, the Hypnos team was viewing a sudden increase of activity through their data screens. Yamaki gasped at the size of the 'anomaly' rapidly growing at an extraordinary rate. This was the tunnel located inside the coordinates of Demon's Cavern.

This was larger than anything the Devas could ever create as far as digital fields are concerned. This was the digital field that would eventually open up a gateway to hell itself. The Devas were merely tiny gnats compared to the eventual A-class, S-Class and the Super classes that will eventually roam the human world, not to mention across the four Digital Worlds.

"Sir! The anomaly from Demon's Cavern is already growing at an extraordinary rate! It's larger than anything that has bio-emerged into this plane of existence!" Riley announced.

"What! Izzy's out there as we speak!" Talley screamed out. "We have to go there to get him out of there!"

"I never thought there would be anything bigger than the D-Reaper or the monsters that emerged from the vortex in the sky days ago," Yamaki growled. "At this point, it will take a long time to repair the Juggernaut program. I fear for the worst to come…"

"What do you mean, sir?" Riley gasped.

The man snapped his cigarette lighter shut as he placed his hand across the screen. Letting out a deep sigh, Yamaki turned to face the two ladies.

"The end has indeed come… Those Digi-Destined, Tamers and their allies have failed. Hell itself has finally been unleashed. The Biblical story of End of Days has finally come into fruition. It will be a slow, painful death for human civilization. It's all over…"

Falling to his knees, Yamaki cursed to himself. The ladies were now more nervous than they ever were before. The D-Reaper successfully destroyed the planet, but this new threat is predicted to unleash a larger catastrophic event that will be many times worse than even the D-Reaper.

"May God have mercy on our souls…"


01/02 Digital World. Azulongmon's Domain

Speechless from the turn of events, Gennai fell to his knees. The dragon god sighed out in sadness over the death of their beloved warrior of courage.

"It has been done," Gennai choked out. "He's done…"


03 Digital World. Zhuqiaomon's Domain

Zhuqiaomon and Ebonwumon shared the same sentiments as their counterparts did from the 01-02 Realm. The loss of the great hero was historic yet disheartening. Now, their own world shares the same fate as the 01-02 realm and the human world: doomsday.


04 Digital World. Seraphimon's Palace

The same is said for Seraphimon and the Celestials. Sorcermon, Bokomon and Neemon each sported shocked expressions. Once mourning the loss of Omega X, the three celestials gave a prayer chant similar to the chants said by priests of the human world.


? Center of the Four Digital World Domains ?

Huanlongmon, Duane and his assistants shared the same feelings as every divine power within the Digital Universe. The great sovereign lowered his head and mourned the loss of Taichi Kamiya. Then, he gazes his attention over to outside his royal chambers.

"He's done. Now it's time to rely on the Digital World Special Task Force."

"No… Not, Tai! It can't be true! No!" the older Keke squeaked out before falling to her knees.


Half a mile away from Demon's Cavern. 7:59 P.M.

Immediately stopping at his treks, Monodramon felt a sudden ki fading into obscurity. Ryo also stopped and panted to take a breather from the long walk through the forest. The teen wiped the layers of sweat bedded on his forehead. A twisted smile cross his face as the Dark God himself spoke through him telepathically.

"It has been done, Saitou. You've done your part. With the warrior of courage gone, the tunnel can be cut down and I shall be restored to my ultimate glory. Xeed pales in comparison to the form I have yet to manifest for myself. Nothing will stand in my way for conquest and the destruction of this universe. I've already laid waste to many universes before I came here to change everything through time and space itself. Warrior of courage, have a nice long sleep. You'll never wake up again to challenge my authority."


Saitou's Lair. 7:59 P.M.

There was once again an instant freeze in time until Omega X's body is sailing across the caverns in slow motion. A stream of blood came pouring out from the massive wound through where his heart is positioned. His eyes were closed and it looked like his body wasn't showing any signs of life. In fact, his ki life force was reduced to zero. Omega X landed back first onto the ground and seemed completely lifeless. His head tilted to the side and the hole through his chest was very nasty. Blood emerged from where the hole was made.

Everyone, including Sora and Max, were stunned with a mixture of shock and grief. Their beloved warrior had finally met his end in battle. Even the warriors felt no ki from their now deceased leader. X started swelling up with tears in his eyes in grief over the loss of his greatest student and best friend he could ever have.

Max stepped out of the silent group and looked across at his fallen father. He felt no ki emitting from the body and choked with tears.

"No… It's not possible… Not my dad… He can't be… He can't…"

Even Saitou was displaying at least some sympathy for the fallen warrior of courage. His face was slightly twisted with some hints of grief.

"Taichi Kamiya just died."


Outside Demon's Cavern. 7:59 P.M.

Falling down to her knees, Lady Moinanea trembled in a sudden state of shock. She couldn't even feel out the warrior's ki anymore.

"Lady Moinanea!" Suzie calls out. "Please, try to calm down!"

"You'll only strain yourself and your baby," Cody attempted to hold down the demigoddess.

"You don't want to go and strain yourself out, my lady," Armadillomon agreed.

"Oh my god… Izzy. Don't tell me that he just… It can't be true!" Mimi choked out with tears.

"I'm sorry, Mimi…"

"No… I refuse to believe that."

"Taichi's ki has vanished at that last moment," Lady Moinanea announced. "I come back just to see my beloved champion die… No. Many of my greatest warriors died heroic deaths, but they fail to comparison with this man. He truly was a hero of legend."

As soon as she said that, a piece of fencing fell on the ground. It was the shape of a 'cross' and it stuck through the earth as if a gravesite was already prepared. This was an allusion of the death of Taichi Kamiya.

The group looked over towards the cross and gasped at the sight of it. Even Mummymon was spooked out by this sudden paranormal occurrence.

"Creepy…" Mummymon commented.


Saitou's Lair. 8:00 P.M.

The fallen corpse of Omega X laid flat on the ground with no signs of life. His eyes were closed and his breathing was no longer swallow. He was simply dead without reason. However, Max refused to believe that his own father had met his end just now. The boy broke the silence with a single comment.

"C'mon, dad. Stop clowning around, ya prankster," Max managed to chuckle.

"Max, please…" Sora calls out.

"No, mom. Look. He's just playing. You know how dad can be."

"Max, we can't even feel out his ki," Mystic Celesta whispered.

"It's no use. He's gone," replied War Angemon.

"Understand what we're trying to tell you," Shintomon stated.

"No. Dad's always managed to escape death at very tweenie weenie second. He escaped death when he barely managed to escape the exploding dimension against Burizalor, he survived the D-Virus, Uncle TK decided to be the one to stake his life for Aunt Kari against Virus rather than my dad, dad helped to overcome D-Reaper, and my dad managed to fake death when he made us think he was killed by Bebimon. Yeah, you're really fooling me dad."

"Stop being so naïve, boy," Metalla X growled. "You don't get it."

"Max, please stop this. You're not helping any," Keke walks up to the delusional boy.

Kneeling beside his lifeless father, Max pushed on his corpse and giggled.

"C'mon, dad. Get up. Hey, c'mon now. You're just playing around. You always love to play jokes on mom all the time."

He placed his hand over Omega X's mouth and nose, in order to cut off his breathing. However, there was no oxygen within the warrior since he had just died.

"I'll just cover up your mouth and nose. There. Yeah, you'll wake up and beg for me to release my hold on your nose. You can't complain. I mean dead guys don't need to breath."

"Max! That's enough!" Sora calls out to her son.

"No matter what act you're putting on, once I listen to your heart, the joke is over! Here! Let me hear that ol' heart beating!"

As soon as he pressed his ear against his father's chest, he couldn't hear a single heartbeat. His smile twisted into that of a gaping mouth. He sits up and trembled in shock. His eyes widened with tears swelling up underneath his eyelids.

"Dad…?"

Sitting up from the ground, Max stood over his father's corpse while lowering his head. More tears streamed down the young boy's eyes. Keke and Sora held Max close to them to share their grief with him. Rei Saiba fell to her knees and covered her face in sadness. Mystic Celesta looked down at her brother's corpse and shed tears within her angelic blue eyes. The warrior gathered together to mourn over the loss of their beloved. What makes it worse was the fact that the digicores cannot be used since they are still tainted with negative energy and still needed to be purified by Azulongmon. The black digicores were sealed away and agreed upon to never be used again.

There was no gamble to be made. The Digi-Destined. The Tamers. The Legendary Warriors. Each mourning as one. They have lost their hero. Metalla X/Yamato loses a great friend and a rival. War Angemon/Takeru loses a brother-in-law. Ultima X/Davis loses a dear friend and a man he considers a 'brother'. Mystic Celesta/Hikari loses her one and only older brother. Gallantmon/Takato loses a friend and a teacher. Kaiser Greymon/Takuya loses a fellow goggle head and friend. Dorothy loses a man she considers a 'father figure'. Rei Saiba has lost an older image of a young man she loved in her own world. Sora has lost a beloved husband and childhood friend. Max was the most devastated of the bunch. He has lost a father of nature and talent. To him, there wasn't anyone like him.

Breaking out of his grieving moment, Max's eyes became possessed with rage and hatred. He turned around to face Saitou with an angry scowl. A bright aura engulfed him with his ki rising greatly.

Saitou simply sported that same emotionless glare he had when Omega X met his demise. He sat on top of his television set while clasping his hands together as if he were chanting a prayer.

"The movie on this DVD is already over. I was so caught up in the fight that I missed the chance to listen to the ending. It's a very beautiful requiem. It would have been perfect for Taichi Kamiya right now. I just feel a deeper sadness. Taichi. He's simply just another soul fighting for the wrong cause."

As soon as the Dark Angel made those comments, the entire warrior group turned directly towards Saitou. Max's eyes were mixed with rage and sadness. The same can be said for Kaiser Greymon, War Angemon, Ultima X, Shintomon, Cyberleomon, the Tamer digimon, and the rest of the Legendary Warriors. Metalla X, Gallantmon, Mystic Celesta, Dorothy, Pikkan, Sonja, BW and Beelzebumon each had eyes filled with inner rage building up as if waiting to go off like time bombs. Sora, Keke and Phoenixmon kneeled over to Omega X's lifeless corpse. The redhead covered her face and trembled heavily. Phoenixmon faced directly at Saitou and hissed.

In their view, the sparks have been set. This means WAR.

"In truth, he may be dead, but there's no need for you to miss him. We will all be joining him soon there after."

Nobody even bothered to reply to the Dark Angel's warning. There was instant silence within the caverns but the screeching of the monsters behind the dimensional barrier wall. The wall quickly shattered and the first wave of monsters were quickly penetrating through.

"The real finale is just getting started," Saitou announced. "If you plan to get your swings in, then hurry. The tunnel has been completed."

With that said, Max cries out in anguish one last time as the monsters were already emerging from out of the tunnel. The warriors were set and hell bent on avenging the death of the great warrior of courage. Saitou has made the biggest mistake and he may even regret for what he has done. Taichi Kamiya. After many years of surviving death through luck has finally met his end.

Taichi Kamiya

Born: May 5, 1988

Died: October 29, 2016

"Ashes to ashes, dust to dust"

(Preview)

Max: Dad's gone and there's nothing we can do to bring him back. The digicores are still inactive.

X: With Tai gone, Huanlongmon takes it upon himself to send the Digital World's Special Task Force. Right now, one fight has reached its end.

Sora: This can't be happening. Not, Tai. Why him?

Max: Don't you worry, mom! We're going to avenge his death! Saitou! I'm going to make your skull an ash for my father's ashes!

Saitou: You'll have to cut down the Anti-Synister barrier if you and your comrades hope to reach me.

Mystic Celesta/Kari: THIS ONE'S FOR MY BIG BROTHER!

Metalla X/Matt: YOU'RE ASS IS DEAD, SAITOU!

Gallantmon/Takato: Everyone of us throws out our best attacks towards Saitou but most of our best hasn't managed to singe this bastard.

Dorothy: Just how are we going to defeat him?

Susanoomon: We're not going to give up! We're here to avenge Tai!

Shintomon: Let's make this count, everyone!

Ultima X/Davis: We drag this battle onwards into the Dark Realm. We get a glimpse of what this actual place looks like. Kari, don't let the darkness consume you.

Saitou: So, this is the Dark Realm? Perhaps I shall look for the answers to my questions here.

X: These guys know it is a battle that they cannot win, but they still press forward! I'll be damned if I don't join them!

Sora: This next chapter is entitled…

Attempting Revenge! Battle in the Dark Realm!

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Sonja: Now, Saitou's managed to form himself quite some powerful armor. Can we even penetrate through his defenses and come out on top?

Keke: Don't you miss this heart-pounding chapter or else!


I've finally done it. Tai has officially died in the Digimon Fusion series. Here all of you were beginning to wonder if I were planning to have him killed at some point. Well, you guys have your wishes. I'd like to thank all to those who have sent their song suggestions. I appreciate it. I hope this was a worthy chapter since I've been building this up for months. Now, we'll get to see how our heroes, who have grown considerably stronger overtime, stand a chance against their most powerful enemy to date. Can they avenge their beloved's death or join him in eternal peace?

You'll just have to find out for yourselves. Until then, peace!

(Update 4/28/05: Lyrics have been removed.)