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.
Hey, everyone! It's me again! I'm back in school, but next week I'll be taking yet another week off to see my family out of country. I've decided to use up all of my free time to post this chapter and hopefully the next. Sorry to say this but there's a good chance I'll leave you guys off with a cliffhanger. If you thought the last chapter was action-packed, pfft this one will blow it away! Plus, we're getting closer to the eventual appearance of Millenniumon myself (my version, of course :P).
Now to answer a few questions for reviewer, Dark Qivit, before we get on with the chapter. He asks:
1) What does "ki" mean? Ki is the Japanese term for 'Chi'. Ki is life energy inside of every living thing, including all humans. Everyone has the ability to use it. Martial artists channel what they call 'ki' to exert energy force through their attacks and can suppress it through meditations. It is also does not matter what religion you represent since it is inside everyone. Belief and determination are two attributes needed to exploit the ki. Ki can also be used as a weapon, and this has been heavily exploited in many anime martial-arts based shows. Perfect examples of Ki-based warriors are the characters from Dragonball Z, Yu Yu Hakusho, Street Fighter, and many other martial arts based anime shows. Digimon barely have any of these.
However, I decided to toy around with the idea of digimon actually use 'Ki' energy as a primary weapon. Since every living creature can use ki, why can't digimon? So I went with the idea of the digimon sensing energy levels from a far distance (even as far as from other dimensions), shoot out ki energy blasts and fly around. The flight technique depends on how much ki energy is left in your body. It also exerts a lot of that energy. With 'ki', I've successfully molded the digimon into more efficient and better fighters. War Greymon from this series is easily more powerful than the one from the TV show. Heck, Patamon's become so strong he can take Devimon with several shots.
Hope that explains the concept of 'Ki'. Heck! That is going to be explained in the later chapters of this saga.
Well, hopefully that explains everything and answers your questions, Dark Qivit. Now we can get on with bigger fish to fry. Chapter twenty is up and ready to go! Remember, this one will be action-packed the revelation of the Digi-Mazoku will be exploited in this specific chapter. Enjoy the show!
Last time on Digimon Fusion… At the end of his fight with Himo Saitou, Taichi Kamiya A.K.A. Omega X had died. The loss had spurred his friends to new levels of power. Seven of which had ascended dramatically into mid-S class levels. Huanlongmon, on alert as a result of the boundary tunnel being opened, had deployed the Digital World Special Task Force led by Omegamon X. Meanwhile, Max had cut through the subspace periphery net with his newly acquired Jigen-to sword. He joined in with his comrades and headed towards the Dark Realm in pursuit of Saitou. However, having been clad with the Ki Kou Toui, the Dark Angel's power was too great. Victory for Taichi's allies now seems impossible.
(Play Evanescence Bring Me to Life)
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Revelations of the Digi-Mazoku! The Final Clash with the Dark Angel!
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The Dark Realm.8:14 P.M.
Deep within the Dark Realm's territory, the skies were once again starting to darken with thick polluted clouds. A bright sun-like star in the background was being blocked out and its radiation was sealed away. A pair of demonic bird soared across the heavens and encircled like vultures. They looked down towards a heavily devastated rocky plateau at the surface.
There was a heavily contested battle occurring with the Digital World's best warriors and the Dark Angel. The battered warriors were severely beaten by a single man, with an extraordinarily rare power known as the Saint Light ki. Out of all the warriors, only eight remained poised and standing. Metalla X/Matt. Susanoomon/Six Legendary warriors. Mystic Celesta/Kari. Ultima X/Davis. War Angemon/TK. Gallantmon/Takato. Dorothy. Max Kamiya. They all set their sights on the superior God-like might of the Dark Angel, currently an upper-S class being.
Lighting struck across the background and brought about some dramatic effect for the situation at hand. Ultima X shook the cobwebs out of his head and was to the first to speak up after a short period of silence.
"Ugh… What kind of bastard are we dealing with here?" Ultima X cursed.
"Does anyone have an idea of how we can even penetrate through his ki!" Susanoomon blurted out desperately. "Who would have thought there would be a human with greater power than Lucemon!"
"Rika. Henry. Fellow Tamers. There's no way I'm going to let myself be defeated this easily," Gallantmon motioned over to the fallen Sakuyamon and Mega Gargomon. "Beelzebumon. Don't worry. I'll get this guy for you."
"Dorothy. Is there any hope of making it out of here?" Max asked as he trembled. "We won't even have a chance to avenge my dad."
"No, Max. We will survive and avenge your father," Dorothy kneeled over to him. "As you can see, we're not going to be defeated so easily. You and I are still at least one hundred percent. Let's make this count."
"Ok, then! I'm with you!"
"Kari, can you even stand up?" War Angemon asked.
"Just barely. Ouch, my body is aching… I've never felt anything so painful like that," Mystic Celesta winced in pain.
"Screw this pain… I've had my ass handed to me on numerous occasions. It's nothing new," muttered Metalla X. "This guy isn't the first to dominant me in a battle…"
Saitou looks across at his fallen adversaries with a nonchalant smirk on his face. His armor wasn't even scratched once from their attacks. His ki remained the same as it ever was. He extends a hand out towards the eight standing warriors.
"I'm sorry you guys feel so much dedication to your misguided cause. It pains me, for your hearts are noble."
"That's saying a lot coming your mouth!" Dorothy retorted.
"I used to be a pawn, like all of you. It's not too late to save yourself."
"Well, to tell you the truth… I gave up worrying over death a long time ago," growled Ultima X. "I even care less on how much pain it's going to involve getting there as long as I take you with me!"
"Death is the least of our worries," Mystic Celesta muttered. "All I want is to avenge my late brother! If I have to, I'll make sure to end your damn life by my hand!"
"The first to go will be your head!" War Angemon growled as he unsheathed his sword.
"No! Allow me to do the honors!" Max roared out as he summons forth his Jigen-to.
"Let's do this, kid!" Dorothy nodded as she powers up a battle aura.
"Don't forget about me!" Susanoomon exclaimed. "I'm not out of the game yet!"
"This one's for Tai and my Tamer friends!" roared Gallantmon.
The first to take flight across the plateau was Max Kamiya followed by Dorothy. Saitou steps into a battle stance in anticipation for the duo. Next, Metalla X swiftly phases out from sight. Susanoomon and Gallantmon fly up over the plateau while setting their sights on the Dark Angel. Meanwhile, Mystic Celesta, Ultima X and War Angemon fly up at the center and spread across at three separate directions. Saitou waited for his enemies to attack him at once, but they were going to attack from different angles.
Metalla X phases across the battlefield and reappears towards the end of the plateau's edge. A pair of energy spheres materializes in his palms and he presses them together to create one massive energy sphere.
Susanoomon threw out a gigantic fist across to nail Saitou head on. Pulling out another pair of white swords, Gallantmon aimed to send them directly at the Dark Angel.
Ultima X pulls out his sword and channels through his ki energy to implement a powerful sword slash strike. Meanwhile, Mystic Celesta and War Angemon used swords to transfer their ki through. They were aiming for the same strategic attack as Ultima X was.
Standing his ground, Saitou remained calm despite the sheer numbers being too great. He watched as Max raised his Jigen-to over his head and came down with a mighty sword swing. However, the Saint Light ki bearer vanishes out of sight and caught Max off guard. The boy comes down and sends a single stroke across the landscape. It manages to slice a large portion of the entire plateau down in half. Saitou reappears at Max's left side and knocks him away with a kick to the boy's face.
Disgusted by Saitou's attack on the child, Dorothy appears right in front of Saitou. She throws out an array of martial arts kicks to one-up on Saitou since he too has background on martial arts discipline. She bends over and attempts an uppercut swing. Saitou was quick to bend backwards, Matrix-style, and delivers a kick to Dorothy's wide-open stomach. The kick managed to knock some air out of the girl. She retaliates with a fist to his face. He manages to maneuver sideways. She took advantage of this and shoots out an energy beam directly for the Dark Angel. He comes forward and swipes the beam away with one hand.
The girl charged forward and takes flight across the skies above. Having realizing her strategy, Saitou follows in pursuit of her. The two warriors soared across the polluted skies until Dorothy used the clouds to hide behind. Saitou stopped for a moment to check his surroundings. She was successfully suppressing her own ki, in order to make certain the Dark Angel does not sense her whereabouts. Suddenly, there was a loud sonic scream and Saitou was quick to sense it. He turned to find a red energy blast hurtling towards him at great velocity.
"SHINGAMI CHAOS BEAM!"
The Dark Angel gasped out as the attack came quicker than he could even pick up on. He pushed out his hands to hold the attack back. He strained against it for a moment and that gave Dorothy the opportunity to attack him from head. She came soaring across and aims to head butt him directly into his spine. Suddenly, Saitou smirked and kicked the beam directly through the heavens. Dorothy gasped and immediately halted. Saitou shoot himself across at Dorothy and head butts her in the head. The force of the blow caused a cut to form over her forehead. She was sent hurtling towards the ground with blood trickling from the cut.
"NO! DOROTHY!" Max cried out while holding his chest.
Once Dorothy plummeted through the surface, Saitou swiftly lands to where she had taken her fall. Coming up from behind was Susanoomon's hand. The Dark Angel leaps over the titan, forms a purple sphere and kicks it across at Susanoomon's head. The warrior of peace took the attack head on and was sent skidding across the dirt. Gallantmon appears behind Saitou and slashes down with his swords. Before the swords had a chance to make contact with the armor, Saitou caught them in time and pushed back on Gallantmon. The Dark Angel sends an invisible force to push Gallantmon back. The crimson knight cried out as he attempted to hold his stance. Saitou dissolved the swords using his Saint Light ki. He shoots across and slams a knee directly into Gallantmon's face. Following up with the knee, Saitou shoots out a kick directly into Gallantmon's shattered armor and forces him down to the surface below.
"ULTIMA BLAST!"
Saitou turns around and gets caught by a massive energy blast. It collided and detonated with a massive explosion. Ultima X was standing out across the battlefield with one hand out.
"Caught you off guard, bastard…"
"Davis! Heads up!" War Angemon calls out.
"What!"
Looking across at where the smoke cloud was dissipating, there wasn't a sign of Saitou. Instead, the Dark Angel appeared above Ultima X. He gasped out as the dark one's fist collided with Ultima X's face. Saitou flies across and sends an energy beam to delete his sword. Shooting out a kick into his gut, Saitou forced Ultima X down to his knees.
"You forgot about us!" Mystic Celesta cried out.
The angelic royal knights flew across from each other in opposite directions. War Angemon came soaring down at Saitou as if he were prey and comes down with his ki-coated sword. As the sword made contact with Saitou, a massive explosion occurs over where the two warriors stood. Max shielded his eyes with debris flying across the landscape. It look as though Takeru had already finished the Dark Angel. However, that was not to be. The column of light was fading away along with the dissipating smoke cloud. War Angemon gasped when he had just realized what had happened. His attack… DID NO DAMAGE! Saitou was standing calm with a smirk across his face. The sword was held directly over the Dark Angel's armor. Saitou took advantage of his stunned adversary with a power-up of his Saint Light ki. This successfully sent War Angemon soaring across the battlefield and skidding into the dirt.
"Not strong enough I'm afraid, Angel of Hope," Saitou sighed.
Taking advantage of the distracted enemy, Mystic Celesta came appearing at Saitou's right side with her Omega Blade. With a loud battle cry, she slammed her sword against his armor. The force managed to send Saitou flying across the battlefield. She instantly flared up with a pink-gold aura. For a few moments, she remained frozen and closed her eyes. With Saitou still being forced across the plateau field, Mystic Celesta came back to reality and spread her four wings across. Several orbs of pink light materialized and condensed together into one energy sphere. She calls out for her attack before sending it across.
"HIKARI PURGATORIAL MAELSTROM!"
Exerting a powerful force through her attack, the energy ball shot across and exploded into holy-based meteorites. Saitou gasped as her attacks were coming at him with great ferocity. Mystic Celesta held her hands out and pushed back with more force. Saitou flew across and used his Saint Light ki to shatter the hikari rocks. The angel of light gasped at the sight of her attacks being plowed through easily as Saitou was demonstrating. Mystic Celesta flies across with her sword and aims to slash Saitou in half. However, Dark Angel caught the sword in time and delivers a knee into her gut. The force knocked the wind of the royal knight of light. Saitou grabs her by the neck and holds her high like a trophy prize.
"Thos eyes… You have the same burning desire and will as your brother. Don't you worry. I shall relieve you the pain and torture of this world. You can join your beloved brother in eternal paradise."
"…Tai… I've failed… I'm sorry…"
Before Saitou had a chance to snap her neck, Max screamed out across the battlefield and flew across with his Jigen-to. Saitou saw the boy coming and dropped Mystic Celesta. He shoots out an energy projectile across to knock Max back. He proceeds over to finish the boy off but not long before another warrior joined into the fray. Metalla X sends out a massive energy blast from his right hand.
"ICE FLASH ATTACK!"
Roaring out the call of his attack, Metalla X sends down the energy blast directly down at Saitou. He turns around and slams his right fist against to reflect it back towards Metalla X. The warrior of friendship cursed and maneuvered to the side. Metalla X stops and turns around to be met with a kick directly to his back. Bones snapped across his body as Saitou once again gained the upper hand over even the S-Class digital warriors.
Eastern District of Odaiba.8:14 P.M.
After a long argument with her elder sister, Yolei steps out of the vehicle with Hawkmon by her side. She grunts and hands her baby, Shinobu, over to Momoe. The sister was wondering what her younger sister had in mind. Obviously, Yolei was anxious to know if Tai was indeed really gone from the world after that strange vibe her heart felt.
"Yolei! Just what do you think you're doing! You've lost it!" Momoe calls out to her sister.
"What's the meaning of this, Yolei!" Chizuru exclaimed.
"Girl! You better get back in the car! Just, what do you hope to accomplish by doing this!" Mantarou scolded the hard-headed female.
"I'm sorry to do this to all, but something has obviously happening to my friends. I can't just cut and run! I'm still a Digi-Destined and have a responsibility to carry out!"
"We understand, but you're just going to leave us!" Momoe asked.
"Of course not. I'm not leaving to abandon you," Yolei muttered.
She gives each of her siblings a tearful smile. Momoe. Chizuru. Mantarou. Shinobu, her baby. Naomi. Sam. David. Tike. Kara. The Ichijouji couple. Ken.
"Besides, Ken would do the same thing I'm doing if he were alive right now."
"Heck, if' you're going, mom! I'm joining ya!" Sam leaped out of the van.
"Can't forget about me!" David calls out.
"Or us!" Tike and Kara cried out in unison.
"Kids…" Yolei whispered. "I knew you'd see it my way…"
"Whoa! Don't tell me you crazy little kids are joining Yolei!" Chizuru gasped.
"Wormmon. It's your choice. You can stay here to watch over Ken's body or you can come with us," Yolei kneeled over to the green caterpillar.
"Of course, you know Ken is my partner. I'll stay here. I can't digivolve without him. But, please… Be careful."
"Don't worry, little guy. We'll be back before you know it," Yolei gives him a wink. "Hawkmon! Ready to go?"
"Just give me the signal to digivolve!"
With that said, Yolei gives a nod to her bird partner and takes out her infamous D-3. As a bright flash of light emerged from the device, she calls out the command for her partner to evolve.
DIGIVOLUTION!
"HAWKMON SHINKA! AQUILLAMON!"
The winged horn eagle crouched over and let Yolei hop on his back. He roars out and flapped his wings gracefully to take flight into the skies above. Soon there afterward, Tike, Kara, Sam and David followed the bird.
"Hey! What do you expect us to do from here!" exclaimed Chizuru.
"Go to Tomochi where Ken and I live. You of course have the spare keys I lent you, right?" Yolei calls out from above.
"Of course, but do we wait there for you to come back?" Momoe screamed out.
"Sorry, but we're in a hurry. Let's go, Aquillamon!"
"We're counting on you to keep dad's body safe!" Sam waved out to his family.
With that said, the children flew out across into the distance following Aquillamon. The family stood by as they watched their loved ones disappear away from the city.
"Good luck you guys," Naomi whispered while sitting near her father's corpse.
"I can understand Yolei leaving, but why did those kids have to go?" Mantarou asked.
"Well, they are kids just like Tai and Sora's little boy. They are special," Chizuru replied. "Having partners with data in their genes can really have weird side effects on offspring."
"Well, looks like we're off to Tomochi," Momoe sighed as she cradled Shinobu. "Oh, Yolei. I just wish you had told me sooner."
"It's not like her to hide her feelings like that," Chizuru said. "Oh, girl… I hope you and the kids know what you're getting yourselves into."
"I'm counting on you, guys," Wormmon thought. "Soon we'll have those digicores restore Ken back from the after life."
Inside Saitou's Cavern Lair.8:15 P.M.
With war heavily waged in the Dark Realm, the remaining portions of the team stayed behind to watch over Omega X's body. There wasn't a single movement from the body yet X crawled over to place his ear over his chest. He attempted to listen for any heart beats. Thus far, nothing. Omega X was as good as dead. Sora, Rei, Keke and Phoenixmon were standing across with worried glances.
"Why are you even bothering, X?" asked Keke. "He's good as dead. Even I can't feel any life force from him."
"X? Shouldn't we get out of here? We can join the others outside the cavern," Sora suggested. "We can't bring back my husband since the digicores are still inactive."
"I thought they were still with Lady Moinanea?" Phoenixmon wondered.
"They are, but they still don't have any power yet," replied Mrs. Kamiya.
"I don't get it," X nodded as he lifted himself from Omega X's body.
"What's wrong?" Rei asked.
"His heart has stopped, but neither Tai nor Agumon's spirits has risen up."
"That's not normal is it?" Keke said.
"Usually, when you die, your spirit body automatically rises out of you. It works for both humans and digimon. In a digimon's case, they are reformatted and turned back into a digi-egg. In other cases, a digimon's soul simply vanishes into the after life to be judged."
"Wait! Then that means Taichi isn't really dead!" Rei gasped.
"How can that be possible?" Sora asked.
"No, there's no question that he's dead. I just find this so strange. I've never seen a case like this before," X replied.
Suddenly, there was a powerful rise of energy heading directly for the caverns. X was the first to pick up on this and his face frowned.
"So, you've managed to send 'them', Huanlongmon."
Outside Demon's Cavern.8:16 P.M.
There was a sudden gust of wind blowing against the trees as a silent screech echoed within the horizon. Gosenzomon was the first to pick up on the signal and watched as a bright streak of light shot across towards the caverns.
Getting back to his feet, Mummymon was recovering from the blow he had received from Arukenimon. He yelped out as he ducked under the light streak rushing by past him. The mummy digimon hid under with his hands over his head. He quivered until Arukenimon picked him up.
"That was sure a close one!" Mummymon gasped out.
"Don't be such a baby," sighed Arukenimon.
"In any case, what was that just now?" Black Gatomon wondered. "I was getting some really strong vibes from it."
"It's the DW-STF," Buddamon answered the black cat digimon.
"The DW-what?" Mummymon asked.
"The Digital World Special Task Force."
"What! You mean they're actually real!" Arukenimon exclaimed. "I thought they were just a myth!"
"Well, they didn't seem like a myth when they nearly took my head off," Mummymon shrugged.
"So, I see the situation has gotten more serious than we had expected," Gosenzomon thought. "My powers have already been passed to Shintomon and that boy is in the Dark Realm as we speak. This is under Huanlongmon's jurisdiction. Huanlongmon, let's hope this is the right decision."
Tunnels of Demon's Cavern.8:16 P.M.
With Lady Moinanea leading the other Digi-Destined through the caverns, the digimon immediately paused for a moment. They had just sensed the approaching power heading their direction. Even Lady Moinanea managed to stop to feel out the amount of 'ki' these powers were emitting.
"What is it, you guys?" Cody asked.
"It's big and coming this way, Cody," Armadillomon answered. "Not sure what it is though."
"Whatever it is, it's huge!" Tentomon, now dedigivolved from Hercules Kabuterimon, shrieked.
"There are nine of them," Palmon stated.
"Who could they be?" wondered Mimi.
"So, Huanlongmon's getting desperate and has sent forth the DW-STF?" Lady Moinanea thought.
For a second, everyone remained still for a moment. Then… WHOOSH! A massive streak of light flew across the caverns and shot directly ahead through the tunnels ahead. Everyone within the group was taken back by the extreme force exerted by this mighty light streak. Only Lady Moinanea was familiar with the perpetrators of the light streak.
"What the heck was that!" Joe asked. "That almost gave me a heart attack!"
"It's the DW-STF," the demigoddess answered. "Looks like the Sovereigns were indeed desperate."
"Wait, who exactly are these DW-whatca-ya-call them?" Mimi asked with in confusion.
"They're the highest elite of soldiers of Huanlongmon," she answered.
"Whoa, super soldiers so to speak?" Dimitri said.
"Huanlongmon? You mean the supreme sovereign over all the Holy Beasts?" Izzy nearly had a spasm. "Prodigious! That's exactly what we needed! Surely they can help us stop Saitou!"
"Or maybe not. Have they come here to…? Oh no!" Lady Moinanea gasped in thought. "Everyone! Grab onto me! I'm transporting us into the cavern!"
"Not in your condition," Jeri stated. "You're pregnant with a child."
"Sorry, but it's a risk I'm willing to take. My teleportation may take a lot of energy out of me, but I'm not going to waste anytime running. Please, grab onto me everyone."
With that said, the Digi-Destined and their digimon held tightly onto the demigoddess. Just as Omega X uses his Time Warp, Lady Moinanea placed two fingers over forehead and immediately teleports out of location with everyone around her. If what Huanlongmon says is true, then the DW-STF was deployed more than just close off the tunnel. They were sent to exterminate Omega X's body for some apparent reason. Lady Moinanea would not accept this and acted out of quick desperation in attempt to stop the DW-STF.
Inside of Saitou's Lair Cavern.8:17 P.M.
The streak of light soared across the caverns and exploded to cause the entire caverns to brighten with a brilliant illumination of light. Everyone within the caverns shielded their eyes.
"What's going on!" Rei cried out.
"X! Could this be some backup help!" Sora asked.
"I… No, it's them!"
"Them, who!" blurted Phoenixmon.
Before X could even utter a word, approximately nine light streaks struck the ground and out emerged nine figures. They were digimon sent by Huanlongmon. These were the digimon that make up the Digital Realms' highest elite soldiers. On one side, there were four digimon warriors kneeling before standing up. On the other side, four more digimon sat up from their kneeled position. Standing out at the center in an upright position is the general of the DW-STF himself, Omegamon X.
On his right side, a familiar digimon emerged. He was tall, with a silvery armored body, a yellow flowing cape and equipped with a shield and saber. His chest was marked with the same X ensigna as Omegamon X. This is warrior is identified as Dukemon X. Another looked exactly like Veemon's armored digivolved form. In fact, this was Magnamon X. Standing beside Dukemon X and Magnamon X was a Rosemon. This one was placed at a higher echelon level than Mimi's partner. This specific digimon is identified as Rosemon X. Accompanying her is a Dynasmon with an X emblem on his chest armor. Dynasmon X is this specific warrior.
Standing up on the other side of Omegamon X were another pair of familiar faces and a new digimon addition to the team. The newer digimon has the appearance of a knight armored dragon warrior with wings spread across his back like a giant glider. His arms are equipped with strong arms and laser-tipped blades. A pair of horns emerged from on top of his head and on his chest. This newest addition is identified as Alforce V-Dramon X. Standing by his side was a War Greymon with the X symbol marked on his chest. A Metal Garurumon X came walking through in between War Greymon X and Alforce V-Dramon X. Finally, the final yet weakest member of the crew emerged: Lillymon X.
Despite being the least powerful of the DW-STF, Lillymon X's level is equilavant of a mid-B class. Metal Garurumon X, War Greymon X and Rosemon X range in the High B class. Dynasmon X is a Mid-A class. Magnamon, despite being an armored type, stands at a High A class. Dukemon X is a low S class while Omegamon X is recognized as a mid S class. They are the elite and most efficient team deployed by Huanlongmon.
Each of the nine elite soldiers set their sights directly on the opened tunnel. They knew what they came to do and would complete their assignment as ordered by Huanlongmon.
Rei, Sora, Keke and Phoenixmon looked across with surprised glares. Soon afterward, X felt another presence arrive. He turned to see Lady Moinanea along with the other Digi-Destined and Tamer party.
"Lady Moinanea! Guys! What are you doing here!" X calls out to them.
"I sensed the presence of the DW-STF. I had to intervene," Lady Moinanea. "Something tells me that they didn't come here just to help us close the tunnel."
"They can't do that! Tai's friends are still in there!" he snapped.
"Um, I don't mean to be a bother, but who are these digimon?" Rei asked.
"They are Huanlongmon's Special Task Force. Of all the forces within the four digital realms, these warriors are the best of the best."
"Wait! Some of them are even evolved forms of our digimon!" Cody pointed out. "Magnamon, Gallantmon, Omegamon…"
"I'm also seeing a Rosemon and a Lillymon!" Mimi gasped.
"Wow, I see me and me!" Palmon giggled.
"It looks like an emergency situation. In this case, with a hole connecting the Human world and the Dark Realm, the great sovereign has dispatched its finest elite soldiers," Lady Moinanea said.
"Wow, who knew we would end up having more allies?" Izzy shrugged.
"Comes to show we have friends in higher places!" Tentomon replied. "What did I tell you, Izzy?"
"Wait, if they are here to help us, it looks like we aren't needed," Kazu stated. "Darn! I wanted a piece of the action!"
"Same here! It's not fair!" Kenta whined.
"Look at how many of them there are, Calumon," Jeri whispered.
"Nine new friends!" Calumon laughed. "Yay! New friends!"
"Are they strong enough to help us stop Saitou?" Joe asked.
"We won't know until we ask right?" Gomamon snickered. "Go on, Joe. Be my guest and ask them."
"I'll pass. Thanks."
"It looks like Huanlongmon has given up faith on me to complete the task," X sighed. "I knew it would end up coming down to this."
"No, this isn't over until Saitou is finished," Sora nodded. "I'm sure these guys came here to help us."
Omegamon X turns to face his eight soldiers directly. He looks over to Lillymon X, Metal Garurumon X and War Greymon X to give them their new assignment.
"I need three of you to start sealing up the hole right now. Lillymon X, Metal Garurumon X and War Greymon X. How long will it take you?"
"Sir. With the three of us working together, we're certain we can close the tunnel in about five hours," War Greymon X responded.
"Then, you've got five hours exactly to get it done. Is that understood?" the general ordered.
"Yes, sir!"
"All right, get to it immediately!"
"SIR!"
The three X-soldiers flew across the caverns and stopped right in front of the tunnel. Lillymon X stood at the right corner, Metal Garurumon X crouched at the center and War Greymon X was poised at the left corner. They directly sent three beams through their X emblems while they started to work to get the open tunnel sealed up.
"As long as the tunnel is sealed up, nobody can get out. Rosemon X, Dynasmon X and Alforce V-Dramon X. You three stand by inside subspace. If any dark digimon attempts to escape, you deal with them."
"Yes, sir," Rosemon X responded.
The trio swiftly flew across and flew through the open tunnel in order to stand guard inside subspace. They would eliminate anything that manages to pass through.
Meanwhile, Omegamon X, Dukemon X and Magnamon X marched directly towards the groups led by X and Lady Moinanea. The general nods over to X.
"X, sir, are you all right?" the royal knight asked.
"I'm fine. As you can see, I'm with Taichi's friends and Lady Moinanea. I don't understand why but they want to be here to give their final respects to their loved one."
"I see… Well, I hate to be the bearer of terrible news, but… Please, return to Huanlongmon's domain and get some rest."
"No. I'm not going anywhere. I'm going directly to the Dark Realm right now."
"This is our mess and we're going to clean it up," Lady Moinanea spoke out.
"Forgive me, my lady, but you are with child right now. It's best we take you back to the Supreme Guardian Realm."
"But, my husband is in there fighting that rogue human as we speak! I refuse to abandon him!"
"Please, do try to calm down, my lady," Dukemon X said.
"X. You used up all of your ki and lack strength to make such calm decisions," Omegamon X replied to X. "I must insist. Huanlongmon-sama has declared this as a state of martial law. With Shintomon currently not present, Gosenzomon retired, and Lady Moinanea with child, I'm afraid my jurisdiction super cedes yours. I'm sorry about this sir."
"I can't, even if it is Huanlongmon's orders. I will take complete responsibility for my actions."
"X. What's the meaning of this? Why are they asking you to leave?" Sora whispered.
"X. If you refuse to vacate, you will experience something very painful."
"Wha- Are you threatening me now, general!"
Omegamon X simply stood his ground and deeply sighed. He looks back to the brief meeting he had with Huanlongmon moments before being dispatched to the human world.
Switch to Flashback
Kneeling within the royal chambers, Omegamon X looks directly up towards Huanlongmon's intimidating presence. The dragon beast growled deeply before speaking out to give his DW-STF's general the new direct orders.
"Huanlongmon-sama! I'm not sure I understand your orders!"
"General. I am authorizing special measures, for the preservation of the four Digital Realms and the human world. Your prime objective is to eliminate Omega X, also known as Taichi Kamiya."
"Bu-But why? Taichi Kamiya is the bearer of courage! He and Agumon have battled countless enemies for our cause! Omega X is the first fused digital warrior to emerge after thousands of Digi-Millennia! Omega X fights on our side of justice! In fact, if it wasn't for him and his comrades, my forces wouldn't have been relied upon so often."
"…"
"His battle record is phenomenal! He has ascended through four specific digital warrior phases!"
"There is no choice, I'm afraid. After merging with Agumon, he has inherited the Mazoku's seed and it courses in his veins. He has become a Mazoku child."
"A real Mazoku…? A descendant of the Mazokus from the Dark Realm…? Oh hell…"
End of Flashback
After a few moments of silence, Magnamon X steps forward and places a hand out directly towards Rei Saiba. The girl gasped as she wondered why the golden royal knight was aiming towards her.
"Hey, you! Get back!" Magnamon X scoffed as he shot an energy wave.
The shot pushed Rei Saiba back a few feet away and she screamed out before succumbing to a temporary unconscious state. The Digi-Destined and the digimon gasped out in shock over the soldier's harsh actions.
"Hey! What's the big idea?" Joe exclaimed.
"You just shot a girl back! What kind of a soldier do you call yourself!" Cody snapped.
"REI!" Sora and Keke exclaimed in unison.
As the girls rushed over to Rei's fallen side, X growled angrily and stepped up to front Omegamon X.
"What the hell did you do that for! She's just a kid!" X cursed.
"No one is going to stand in the way of our mission!" Omegamon X roared. "Our mission is to destroy Omega X's body!"
These words enough caused everyone to turn and gasp in utter shock. Those vile yet powerful words just came out of the mouth of a royal knight. Sora, Keke, X and Lady Moinanea were even more shocked than anyone else.
"How could you say such a horrible thing!" Suzie exclaimed.
"Even Lord Zhuqiaomon would disapprove of this! I'll have you know!" Lopmon growled.
"That is down right vile!" Cody cried out. "You call yourself soldiers!"
"Even I'm mad enough to slap some sense into them!" Gomamon nodded.
"Sora. Tell me they didn't just say that!" Keke gasped.
"I'm not letting you digi-grunts go anywhere near my husband's body without going through me first!" Sora sits up without a show of fear on her face.
"Just what the heck have you guys been smoking! Tai's been risking his life to save us countless of times!" Kazu retorted at the royal knight. "He's even sacrificed himself for all of us!"
"How can you even live with yourselves if you go through with this?" Kenta questioned their motives.
"No, these new friends are too mean," Calumon quivered under Jeri's arms.
"Unforgivable," Jeri whispered.
"We know about your track record, Mrs. Kamiya," Dukemon X spoke. "Even you won't believe what he has to say about your husband's latest secret."
"What secret?" Sora scowled.
"How can we be sure you aren't just simply going to make an excuse to take his body?" Mimi angrily scoffed. "You need to be exterminated if you ask me!"
"Mimi. Please, don't provoke him," Palmon whispered.
"I don't care! Nobody threatens to kill my friend's body over a stupid reason!"
"The truth is… Since merging himself with Agumon, Taichi Kamiya has inherited the demon seed and has become a direct descendant of the Digi-Mazoku."
"A w-what!" Izzy exclaimed.
"Mazoku?" Keke whispered.
"What's that?" Dimitri asked.
"You're out of your damn mind!" X exclaimed.
"Ok, what proof do you have that my husband is a demon? Hmm? Last I checked he was human with data inheritance," Sora stomped her foot. "He and Agumon maybe abnormal, but for good reason. Omega X is a force to be reckoned with. I for one should know. Izzy, Mimi, and Joe were witnesses to his first transformation into that warrior. They can tell you everything."
"Don't forget about us," Phoenixmon said with Gomamon and Palmon by her side.
"Yes, that is a vile accusation," X retorted. "That's ridiculous! We ran a check over both Agumon and Tai! They have no demon seed in their bodies! Not even Agumon!"
"That's true. I could say the same for the Agumon before him," Omegamon X explained. "Many generations before them, there were no indication of a demon seed, but if you go back a little further…"
"… You mean the Digi-Mazoku's atavism?"
"That's correct, sir. Genetic hybridization with a digimon that only A-class dark digimon or higher can achieve. Since the seed was dormant without being detected, he was secretly able to pass it onto Taichi. Thus, Taichi has inherited the Digi-Mazoku blood, which he gained through digital fusion grand atavism, flowing through him. As of now, Omega X is a genetic time bomb waiting to go off."
"Care to explain this atavism?" Izzy asked. "We're curious to know."
Looking over to Omega X's corpse, Omegamon X sighed deeply and nodded in reply.
"Atavism is when one person genetic information is not passed along to their children, but does get passed down to their grandchildren, skipping a generation. Digi-Mazoku's grand atavism is an extreme example of atavism, where a descendant dozens of generations later inherits the unique characteristics of a Digi-Mazoku kinship. Digi-Mazoku are capable of intentionally causing this to occur. In a digimon's case, they have no genetic parents. They are born in primary village. However, the Agumon lineages are direct descendants of these Mazokus. Their common ancestor is a Mazoku lord residing in the Dark Realm. This lord created numerous of these Agumon eggs by extracting his own data and dispersed them out of the Dark Realm to spread his influence. What he didn't realize was the fact that the creatures would have hatched out as vaccine types rather than viral types. How was a viral able to give rise to vaccine types? No one really knows for sure, but it could have been the result of data reconfiguration over several digi-millenia. What makes this specific Agumon special? He's the only Agumon that carries the demon seed that was left by this specific Mazoku lord. In other words, he is the chosen one. With the seed dormant inside of him, he was raised and delivered to become a destructive weapon for the tyrant Burizalor. Even the tyrant was aware this Agumon was special. That's where Gennai came in."
"So, Gennai took the digi-eggs that belonged to us," Joe said.
"One of which was the egg containing Agumon," Izzy rubbed his chin.
"I remember when Agumon was a vicious little monster ready to tear even my little hide. He was a Botamon at the time," Tentomon quivered. "One day, he would end up bumping his head and lost traces of his memories. We helped raise him to be a good-natured digimon. Then, along came you, Tai and the originals."
"Agumon had bumped his head many years before you kids finally arrived on File Island," Phoenixmon stated.
"Is that true?" Sora asked. "I never knew…"
"You weren't with us when that Neo Devimon creep explained to us about Agumon's past. He was clearly meant to destroy the Digital World," Palmon said.
"I could I forget? I couldn't believe my ears when we heard that creep reveal the truth," Mimi replied.
"Yes, while he did lose his memories… The demon seed remained dormant in his heart. What he needed was a time with death to sew open that seed. X. Do you recall when Neo Devimon arrived in the Digital World and War Greymon sacrificing himself at the last moment?"
"Yes, I do," X replied. "I saved War Greymon before he was deleted. How could I ever forget that?"
"Well, you made the mistake of sewing open the demon seed at the same time. Thus, that allowed him to ascend to even higher levels of power. He needed to ascend to open that seed completely. Another trait of the Mazoku was the extra tail he once had before it was removed. That was all the proof needed to identify him as a Mazoku relation. He is the only Agumon with that feature and he is the descendant of that Mazoku lord. All other Agumons were genetic failures."
"What…! You mean to tell me I revived the descendant son of a Mazoku Lord! Oh goddramon," X thought.
Switch to Flashback: After Neo Devimon Battle
It was the masked man who watched the entire battle unfolded. He levitated down from the tree and faced the entire Digi-Destined group. He makes eye contact with Tai Kamiya and approaches the goggle head leader.
"Tai, I will ask for your cooperation."
"Hey, how do you know my name pal?"
"I'm going to save your digimon's life."
"How? You're not some sort of miracle god."
"No, but I'm pretty close. Trust me. I know what I'm doing."
"Tai. Just go ahead and let him," Sora assured the boy. "I trust him…"
"But…"
"It's better than to see Agumon let himself become deleted," Izzy replied.
"All right. I trust you. Go ahead," Tai nodded.
"Thank you."
The masked man kneeled over the fallen mega and placed his hands over the gaping hole through his chest. A bright flash of light came shining through the man's gloved hand and scanned down the mega's chest. The lost data itself was becoming reconfigured. War Greymon wrenched his teeth as his wound was starting to heal up. Tai look on in surprise and shed away the last of his tears.
"War Greymon! You can go through with it! C'mon, buddy!"
With Tai encouraging him, War Greymon sighed and his wound was completely healed. He de-digivovled back to Agumon. The boy runs over and picked up Agumon in his arms passionately. X sits up and crossed his arms. He had completed his task of reviving Agumon from near death.
"Agumon! I'm so glad you made it through! Thanks, man. I owe you one."
End of Flashback
Looking back to that event, X was completely unaware that he single-handedly had revived the Mazoku's descendant son. At the time, he felt he did the right thing to revive Agumon. Now he feels responsible for reawakening the demon seed from within. The seed from that time would eventually grow as Agumon's power grew through each level ascension.
"You see? Since that time, we were slow to discover it. The demon seed was perfectly dormant inside the little guy. By restoring him from near death, you, X, assisted him from becoming a half-Mazoku life form. Taichi did not become one with the Mazoku until he and Agumon first merged into Omega X."
Looking back to that very event, Sora felt chills when she was the apparent victim of that important event. Her eyes widened with sweat dripping across her forehead. She would still have nightmares about the tyrant murdering her in front of her very own friends. She wasn't a witness to the event since she had died temporarily. She would always hear from Mimi, Izzy, Kari, TK and Joe about the transformation. It would be that event in which Tai and Agumon would first fuse as one being, but mostly importantly a Mazoku half breed. Her death triggered the Mazoku to become one with a human.
Switch to Flashback: Omega X's birth
Burizalor pointed his finger towards the children and it looked like was pointing to Tai but as soon as he shot out his deadly beam, it went straight for Sora. Everything seemed to run in slow motion with the beam still coming straight for Sora. Tai watched in horror and rushed to push Sora aside. But as soon as he reached out to her, the beam went right through her chest and her heart. Tai's eyes widen in horror and fear at what he had just witnessed.
Sora fell limp on the ground and her eyes became glazed over. Tai rushes to her side and held her in his arms fondly.
"SORA! NO! THIS CAN'T BE HAPPENING!"
Tai's eyes started to water down in tears.
…
"Ha! Ha! What's the matter, Taichi! Did we lose something?" Burizalor cruelly taunted Tai.
Suddenly, Tai started to quiver with inner rage and clenched his digivice. Agumon watched Biyomon crying over Sora's lifeless form. He turned to face Burizalor and his eyes turned a different color, a darker and redder glare. He felt the same rage of emotion that Tai was feeling.
"Burizalor! I won't let you get away with this! No more! You've caused too much pain already! I've had it with you! NO MORE! I said, NO MORE! YOU NO GOOD BASTARD!"
Tai dropped his digivice and it shattered into pieces. The other children glared in utter disbelief as Tai's body started to emit a red aura. Then Agumon's body was giving off the same crimson aura. The ground started to tremble under their feet with a barrier forming around the duo. Burizalor watched in horror over the event occurring before his own eyes.
"I won't let you kill anymore souls!" Tai screamed. "You hear me! NOW I'M GOING TO KILL YOU!"
Tai unleashes a raging, blood-curling scream, as did Agumon. The ground trembled further and the barrier enlarged. It looked as though they were undergoing a metamorphosis like a butterfly. In this case, they were being pulled together.
"FUSION EVOLVE!"
Burizalor continued to watch on in horror at what was transpiring.
…
"FUSION SHINKA! OMEGA X!"
As the smoke cleared away, the legendary warrior emerged with his enraged, demonic eyes set directly on the tyrant.
End of Flashback
Since that event, Tai has inherited the seed of the Mazoku and become one with Agumon. He was the first human to become exposed to the Digi-Mazoku blood. Thus, overtime, Omega X would ascend to new levels of power. His ascension through his second and third stages were simply steps to reaching the full Mazoku potential. By the time he became a level four, he was just more one step from awakening the seed.
"Do you see now, X?" Omegamon X continued on. "If Huanlongmon had not noticed that Taichi and Agumon shared a trace wavelength, with the boundary tunnel, it would probably be too late already. Ironic though, it maybe, it would not have been surprisingly if, under the circumstances, instead of Himo Saitou, Taichi had been the one who attempted to open a hole into the Dark Realm. Thank goodness we came here to prevent that."
"So, Huanlongmon is certain about all this?"
"Affirmative. Forty-four digi-generations before either Agumon or Taichi were born, back when there was no periphery barrier to separate the Human world and the Dark Realm, a Digi-Mazoku implanted his seed of evil within the Agumon and eventually that creature passed it over to a human boy! That seed is not ready to bloom after all these years! This is why we must exterminate him at any cost!"
"You'll have to do it over my dead body!" Rei's voice cries out.
"Rei…?" Mimi whispered.
Slowly getting up to her feet, Rei Saiba set her sights directly on Omegamon X and scowled. She couldn't bear to hear anyone threatening to kill a man she considers a dearest friend from another world.
"Rei Saiba," Lady Moinanea said.
"You shouldn't even be standing!" Sora calls out to the girl.
"You should be ashamed of yourselves!" Rei quivered with tears coming down her face. "Who do you think Taichi has been fighting for all this time? How dare you call him a monster or a traitor! For the human world, as well as the four digital realms, he has continued to fight until now. He's a hero! Who do you think he gave his life selflessly for! This is how you reward him! It doesn't matter to us if he has inherited this Mazoku seed! I can't care! Obviously, Sora and Taichi's friends don't care!"
Listening to Rei's dramatic speech, the rest of the Digi-Destined and the digimon nodded in agreement. Lady Moinanea felt happy to hear Rei standing up for her dearest friend.
"You tell those stuck up punks!" Dimitri encouraged the Saiba female.
"Oh, Rei. You truly do care for Taichi, don't you?" Sora whispered.
However, Rei's dramatic comeback was cut short as Magnamon X appears behind her. He gives her a shock across her back and causes her to become knocked unconscious. This time she would not have a chance to awaken.
"No! Rei!" Keke screamed out.
"You bully!" Mimi gasped.
"Leave her alone!" Sora charges out across to stop Magnamon X.
The golden royal knight swiftly moves across the caverns and sets Rei Saiba to the side. The Digi-Destined and their digimon attempted to stop him, but remembered Dukemon X and Omegamon X were standing at the corner.
"Ha, like we would trust you, kid," Magnamon X. "We know about your affiliation with the last apprentice of X."
"That's enough, general!" X growled. "I revived Agumon after he nearly died, and then I made Tai my new apprentice. Now, we're going to exterminate him! You've stooped low! Listen to me! We of the Huanlongmon's realm are the ones who made all of this happen! What's more, Taichi's son and friends, who have worked together alongside him, are still in the Dark Realm with Saitou. Are you going to leave them there! I will not allow this to happen, general!"
Having heard enough of X's outburst, Omegamon X placed a hand over X's chest and shocked him with a single touch. This managed to force X down to his knees. Omegamon X picks up the paralyzed former masked man and drags him across to a cavern wall.
"Please, forgive me, sir."
"This… is treason, Omegamon X…"
"As for the rest of you Digi-Destined. Don't attempt to interfere!" Dukemon X warned the group. "Lady Moinanea. Allow us to escort you outside the caverns."
"Over my dead body!" Lady Moinanea retorted.
"If it has anything to do with my husband, you will have to go through me!" Sora cried out.
With that said, the red-haired woman steps out across from her husband's corpse and holds her arms out in a protective gesture. Phoenixmon loomed over Sora with her wings spread across. Dukemon X and Magnamon X were preparing to fire away blasts at the woman.
"Last warning, Mrs. Kamiya!" Magnamon X cried out. "Move or get shot!"
"No! Sora! Get out of there!" Mimi screamed.
"That lady has lost it!" Kazu and Kenta panicked.
"Sora! It's not worth it to throw your own life away! Please, reconsider!" Lady Moinanea begged.
"Not with my husband as their target! They're going to have to kill me if they attempt to touch my husband's corpse!"
"We warned you, Mrs. Kamiya. You've only brought this upon yourself," Dukemon X sighed. "Read. Aim…"
Before the X-team had a chance to fire shots, a bright red-golden aura was slowly rising out from behind Sora and Phoenixmon. The digimon felt a sudden ki level increasing. The X-team lowered their firearms in shock and called out to their general.
"General! It's happening!" Dukemon X exclaimed.
"The awakening is set to begin!" cried out Magnamon X.
"What! Already!" Omegamon X gasped out. "But, it's too soon!"
Sora choked out a gasp and turns around to find Omega X levitating from the ground. His body was coated with a mix of red and golden light. Phoenixmon felt the tremendous ki energy flowing through his body. A heart beat was heard echoing across the caverns. The other Digi-Destined and the digimon were stunned to witness this sudden turn of events.
"Impossible! I'm not even sensing regular digital ki anymore from him! Its Mazoku ki and… Sacred Light ki!" Lady Moinanea thought. "How was he able to obtain Sacred Light ki!"
"Sis! Just what's going on here! Since when can dead bodies rise up like that!" Dimitri exclaimed.
"Never… I mean the digicores are inactive. We haven't even used them!" Keke replied.
"That's right. I still have them in my possession," the demigoddess nodded.
"Then, what's going on…!" Joe gulped.
"It's the Mazoku seed awakening!" Cody exclaimed. "It's giving Tai this power!"
"But, why the Saint Light ki?" X wondered.
"Damn! That is Mazoku and Saint Light ki mixed! How is that possible!" Omegamon X cried out. "The resurrection has begun!"
As Omegamon X gave the warning call, Lillymon X, War Greymon X and Metal Garurumon X joined in with their comrades to encircle the rising body. Sora cries out as she threw herself onto her husband's body. Phoenixmon steps over to shield her them.
"Go! Fire! Now!" Omegamon X ordered.
"But Lady Kamiya is in the way!" Lillymon X replied.
"Don't question my orders! FIRE! NOW!"
Reluctantly giving into orders, Lillymon X and the other DW-STF crew unleashed energy blasts from their palms. The shots came shooting directly at the trio simultaneously.
"NO! SORA!" Mimi cried out. "STOP IT!"
"I can't watch!" Jeri gasped as she closed her eyes.
"SORA!" Lady Moinanea screamed.
"NO! GET BACK!" X warned Phoenixmon and Sora.
With the DW-STF warriors continuously firing away the blasts, X and the others looked on with horror. They feared for the aftermath, not to mention the conditions of Sora and Phoenixmon. Thus far, the phoenix bird was able to hold her own from taking their best shots. It's simply a miracle that Phoenixmon hasn't bee destroyed. Her sheer will and determination to protect Sora and Tai's body ensured her survival.
A few moments later and Omegamon X was already starting to sweat bullets. He fell to his knees and quivered tremendously. Everyone, including the other DW-STF members, turned their gazes upon Omegamon X. Suddenly, a familiar cynical voice speaks out from the smoke cloud.
"Whew! Man, you guys sure know how to make a guy feel welcome."
As the smoke cloud cleared away, a male figure emerged carrying a female in his arms. Yes, for all that is the Digital Universe, Omega X opens his eyes and scowls. Sora found herself in the arms of what looked like her husband. Indeed, she was looking up into her husband. She managed to gasp out before Omega X smiles down upon her.
"We're too late! The Digi-Mazoku is alive!" Omegamon X gasped.
"Hey, Sora. Long time no see?"
"Tai… Taichi? You're… alive?"
"Well, technically, yeah. Though I'm still not feeling my heart beating. I look alive, don't I?"
"I… I don't know… You seem alive… Am I dreaming?"
"Does this feel like a dream…?"
With that said, the warrior lowered his head and plants a kiss on the young woman's lips. She eventually gives into her husband's romantic kiss and wraps her arms around his neck.
"Whoa! Whoa! He's alive!" Keke exclaimed. "How can he be alive!"
"Yeah! We clearly saw him die!" Dimitri cried out.
"Sora! You're all right, but… Tai! You're alive! But, how! We didn't even use the digicores!" Mimi gasped in shock.
"We didn't, remember?" Cody reminded her. "The Mazoku within him has given him new life. I know it's hard to believe, but he's back on his feet. That's proof enough to know that he's no longer a dead guy."
"Well, that's Tai for ya!" Gomamon remarked.
"Taichi! I knew I felt something strange about you!" Lady Moinanea calls out. "You couldn't have died that easily!"
"What's with all this talk about death? Geez, it's already making me nervous seeing how I kicked the bucket," Omega X nodded.
As Omega X set Sora down, he gives Phoenixmon a nice pat on her head before setting his sights directly on the DW-STF with eyes emitting a red-golden glare.
"There, there, Phoenixmon. Thanks for protecting Sora and my body like that. I can always rely on you. Now, as for you jerks. Even though I was dead, I could hear every last half of what you were saying. So, Agumon is kind of descendant of a Digi-Mazoku lord? That makes me apart of the same fold too, huh?" Omega X grins with a pair of fangs appearing under his lips. "So, that makes me an evil, vicious monster?"
The warrior steps forward calmly. Both War Greymon X and Metal Garurumon X jump back with warning.
"That explains why I feel so invigorated now. It means I've been reborn."
Immediately following those comments, a bright mixture of red and yellow ki light radiated out around Omega X's body. The digimon gasped as they felt the enormous amount of ki he was giving off currently. It was greater than it has ever been before. Omegamon X gasped in shock over how quickly Omega X's power has grown tremendously since his resurrection.
"You see, X!" the general exclaimed. "You see how strong his Mazoku ki really is! In fact, he has a faint dosage of Saint Light ki, too!"
"What? No! Not Tai!" X cried out.
Once Omega X's aura died down, the DW-STF started to halt back with frightened glares across their faces. Even they haven't felt a ki this powerful. Not even the strongest A-class monsters they've fought had a ki as powerful as Omega X was giving off.
"General! With our level of power, there's no way we can stand against it anymore!" Magnamon X warned his superior.
"It, you say? Who do you think you're talking about, weakling?" Omega X snickered. "Bow to your master right here! Who do you take me for!"
At the moment, Sora couldn't help but giggle. She cupped her mouth and tried to suppress her laughter.
"Stupid, Tai…"
"Wow, those guys are wussing out in front of Max's dad," Keke chuckled. "Yeah! Bow to the master!"
"I… I still can't believe this!" Izzy exclaimed. "But, this is not scientifically possible!"
"Then again. Neither is resurrecting people with magical digicores," Joe replied.
"You know what I desire? It's ending the universe and everything in it!" Omega X chuckled. "I am the great Mazoku lord! I carry the blood of the Devil through my veins!"
"Getting a little overdramatic, aren't we?" Mimi nodded. "Can't believe those guys are freaking out over a little joke."
"And now… After hibernating after more than many Digi-millennia, I can finally reveal my true form… HA! HA! HA! HA!"
As Omega X laughed, a pair of demonic canines enlarged in his mouth and he unleashes an evil, malicious laughter. This was more than enough to cause the majority of the DW-STF to flee.
"Help! He's going to kill us!" Magnamon X exclaimed.
"I think I cherish my life more than this job!" Metal Garurumon X calls out.
"Wait for me, guys! EEK!" Lillymon X shrieked.
Just as they raced across the caverns, Omega X gives off a goofy face and twirled around like a ballerina.
"PSYCH! Damn, you idiots are so gullible!"
The DW-STF crew face faulted on the ground after realizing that they were made fools of. The Digi-Destined and the digimon couldn't help but laugh at the warrior's little prank.
"Oh man! What a bunch of maroons!" Kazu snickered.
"I knew he was kidding this whole time," Kenta said as he wiped his forehead.
"Then, why were you all sweaty?" Suzie asked.
"Just the hot air in this damp place… Yuck."
"That was a good one, Tai!" Keke giggled.
"I have to admit. That was quite a creative performance, Taichi," Lady Moinanea giggled. "You almost had me there. It's good to know you're alive again. Even my prophecy didn't see this coming… Except for the last bit about the demonic messiah to rise up to challenge the Dark Angel."
Sora couldn't help but laugh and steps over to her husband's side.
"That was quite the show, stupid Tai."
"Hey, I had to bring about a tremendous impact, right? Besides, the mood here was a little too depressive for me."
Omega X suppressed his giggles and looks over to X with a worried glance.
"Hey, X! You really didn't think I'd turn bad, right?"
"Of course not!"
"Well, in any case, I better get to the Dark Realm. My friends must be having a hard time against Saitou right about now. He gave me death as a gift and I would be a jerk if I didn't return the favor."
"You can't go anywhere! You have to be quarantined!" Omegamon X blurted out.
"You even attempt to touch me and I'll eat you right up," Omega X scowled as he bared his fangs. "I'll bite off your head!"
"So, what are you planning to do by going to the Dark Realm? You've become a Mazoku menace!"
"Eh! Oh, shove it! I'm the fusion of Taichi Kamiya and Agumon! Don't you forget that! Whether I'm an ass-kicking hero or a Mazoku, I'm still the same goofy and heart-warming guy!" Omega X mused. "I don't care if my ancestors were Mazokus. It doesn't change the fact that my big goal right now is kicking Saitou's candy ass!"
"Ha! That's the Tai I know! Hang on! I'm coming with you!" X exclaimed.
"Me, too!" Sora nodded. "Can't leave the princess behind, can you?"
"If they go, then I'm going!" Keke said. "Let's go, bro!"
"Right behind ya!" replied Dimitri.
"Don't forget us, Digi-Destined!" Mimi calls out. "We're going to be witnesses to this too!"
Omegamon X puts out his War Greymon arm to stop X at his trek.
"Hold on, X! You can't go! You'll be directly violating Huanlongmon's orders! Besides, you'll be-"
Before Omegamon X had a chance to finish his sentence, Omega X steps out in front of Omegamon X and chops his hands down toward his crotch, while giving the royal knight a DX-style crotch chop.
"Pass this to Huanlongmon for me!" Omega X snorted. "Of course, you know I've got two words for him, but now's not the time to say anything of the sort."
Giving a nod to his comrades, Omega X steps out in front of Phoenixmon. X, Lady Moinanea and Sora each hop on top of Phoenixmon's back. Keke and Dimitri take flight to join with their comrades. Palmon, Gomamon, Tentomon, Armadillomon and Lopmon prepare to digivolve to their most efficient evolution forms.
MEGA DIGIVOLUTION!
"TENTOMON WARP SHINKA! HERCULES KABUTERIMON!"
"PALMON WARP SHINKA! ROSEMON!"
DIGIVOLUTION!
"ARMADILLOMON SHINKA! ANKLYOMON!"
"GOMAMON CHOU SHINKA! ZUDOMON!"
"LOPMON CHOU SHINKA! ANTIRAMON!"
Cody, Joe, Mimi, Izzy and Suzie hop aboard on their respective digimon partners. Jeri went ahead to join Suzie while carrying Calumon. Kazu and Kenta hitched a ride on Guardromon with Marine Angemon hiding inside Kenta's pocket.
Omega X looks over to Rei Saiba's body. Using his Time Warp, he teleports over and picks her up. The DW-STF remained on standby while Omegamon X calls out to X.
"X! Sir! Don't do this!"
"Tell Huanlongmon that he can fire me and get rid of me! Whatever he wants! I don't freaking care anymore!"
Omega X levitates over to Phoenixmon and places her gently on the legendary bird's back. He gives an approving nod to Lady Moinanea.
"You'll watch over her?"
"Of course, Taichi."
"Good. Everything's settled and the whole gang is together! All right! Off to the Dark Realm, everyone!"
Quickly flaring up with a new aura, Omega X quickly flies out through the open tunnel. Phoenixmon and the other digimon carriers followed along behind him. The DW-STF didn't even attempt to stop them since they would be dealing with a newly awakened Mazoku Omega X.
"WHOO HOO! RIDE 'EM AWAY!" Kazu cried out for the whole cavern to hear.
The flying crew found themselves soaring across the subspace zone. Phoenixmon managed to catch up with Omega X since the warrior was slowing down for everyone to catch up.
"Now, listen, Tai! We may not be able to make it back to the real world if we do this," X warned his apprentice.
"Yeah, that's really something you should consider, Tai," Sora replied.
"Yeah, I know! After this, after that! We'll worry about that once I'm done kicking Saitou's ass!"
X couldn't help but snicker and managed to reply, "Tai! You are irrational as ever! That's the Tai I grew to like!"
"Ha! Like I'm going to give that up! It's what makes this job so damn fun! Hurry up, guys, or we're leaving without you!"
Excitedly calling out like a crazed child, Omega X wooed across the tunnel and laughed.
"Oh yeah! Taichi Kamiya is back in the game! I'm coming for you, Saitou!"
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Meanwhile, deep on the other side of where the net was cut down, Rosemon X, Dynasmon X and Alforce V-Dramon X were patrolling for anything that passes through from the Dark Realm. Dynasmon X examines the net and nods his head.
"We were told to put down any dark digimon that pass through here," Dynasmon X sighed. "There hasn't been a single one."
"There's no way they're coming," Alforce V-Dramon X replied. "They're sensing our intense ki halfway here, and turning back like dogs with their tails between their legs. Even A-class beings can't touch us. Heh, we're their 'boogie men'."
"Ugh, are you bragging about the time you chased down that Hazard beast again?" Dynasmon groaned. "You're so full of yourself."
"Shut up. I don't want to hear it."
Just then, Rosemon X felt a strong vibe coming from the other side where the human world was positioned at. She turns around and gasped in shock. Her two comrades took notice of her sudden alarm.
"Something with immense Mazoku ki is heading this way!" Rosemon X warned the two. "It's coming this way!"
"Where?" Alforce V-Dramon X asked.
"It's coming from the human world," replied Dynasmon X.
Suddenly, their questions were answered as a bright red-golden light appeared towards the horizon. The trio each gasped out. They were feeling the ki of a power that greatly surpassed their own.
"Impossible! How can there be a being with this amount of ki from the human world! It's the ki of an upper S-class!" Dynasmon X quivered in shock.
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"YO! YO! MOVE ASIDE! THE GREAT KAMIYA IS COMING YOUR WAY!"
The trio felt a rush of powerful energy as Omega X fly through the open net. Following him was Phoenixmon. Next, Rosemon, Hercules Kabuterimon, Zudomon, Antiramon, Ankylomon and Guardromon rushed through the cut down barrier.
"VA-MOOSE!" Kazu and Kenta yelled out. "KAZU AND KENTA! PARTY TIME! EXCELLENT!"
As everyone left through the barrier, the trio was left with bewildered looks across their faces. Dynasmon X was quick to recognize the warrior emitting the Mazoku ki.
"That was Taichi Kamiya just now!"
"And X! I saw X, too!" Rosemon X nodded.
"No! They've failed to eliminate him! Taichi has become the Digi-Mazoku!" Alforce V-Dramon X stated the obvious.
"Then, that spectral energy was coming from him," Rosemon X said.
"Yeah, we're all doomed," mourned Dynasmon X.
Their worst fears had finally been realized, at least for the DW-STF and Huanlongmon. This was nothing more than a blessing in disguise for the Digi-Destined. This is exactly what they needed if they hope to defeat Saitou. Omega X was back and better than ever. Himo Saitou would realize the biggest mistake he has ever made for killing Taichi Kamiya. He just single handedly awakened the Digi-Mazoku within the warrior of courage.
The Dark Realm.8:25 P.M.
Back within the unpredictable dimension of the Dark Realm, the battle across Guillotine Plateau had taken a turn for the worst for the digital warriors. Everyone, including the seven S-class warriors, was lying on the ground with battered bodies. Susanoomon and Gallantmon were laying face first with their armors nearly shattered. Dorothy was rising up while feeling spaghetti-legged. Mystic Celesta, Ultima X and War Angemon were trying to focus back on their adversary. They felt drained and completely powerless against Saitou's wrath. Max was lying back with very little ki left in his tiny body. He couldn't even utter a single word from the pain that consumed him internally. Metalla X was down on his knees while panting under his breath.
The winds blew against the plateau and brushed against Saitou's armor. His eyes were set directly on his weakened opponents. They had given it their all. The Dark Angel stood on top of a rock formation with his armor still completely unscathed.
"I'm sorry to make you guys suffer so."
"Just kill us already. You have been fortunate," Metalla X spoke up.
"Just spare us the sound of your damn voice," scoffed Gallantmon.
"Your physical strength is greater at the moment, but that is all," Susanoomon replied.
"Agreed… You're lucky we didn't reach upper S-class levels or we'd already turn you into a pile of mush," Ultima X growled.
"If only we had more power left, then we could continue on," War Angemon sighed. "I'm not sure if we'll be able to maintain these forms any longer."
"Big brother… I'm sorry. I tried to avenge you," whispered Mystic Celesta.
"Taichi, I did everything I could. Now, looks like I'll be joining you soon," Dorothy winced.
"Father. I'm sorry. This guy is really strong… Make room for me in the after life," Max thought.
"I am merciful," Saitou said as he placed a hand out towards the weakened warriors. "I will relieve you guys… of your misery."
Suddenly, Saitou felt a sudden rush of strong ki heading towards his direction. He stopped to pause and turn towards where the tunnel leading to subspace led.
"What is this terrific Mazoku ki? It's coming from the other side. What? It can't be!"
Appearing across the horizon looked like a bright red star. The seven warriors looked across and felt this tremendous surge of power heading their direction. Metalla X was the first to pick up on it followed by Max and the other six.
Finally arriving at the area was Omega X. He levitated with his arms crossed and sporting his trademark smirk across his face. Saitou looks up with utter disbelief.
"It… couldn't be him," Metalla X whispered. "But, how! He was dead… Now I'm seeing Tai's spirit…"
"Da… Dad!" Max stuttered. "It can't be true… He's alive!"
"Big brother…!" Mystic Celesta gasped.
"Heh. Damn, look at you guys!" Omega X remarked. "Sorry to keep you waiting!"
The Dark Angel was silent in shock over this surprising turn of events. He didn't expect to see Omega X back to life with Mazoku ki to bear.
"COME ON, SAITOU! Let's pick up where we last left off!"
Upon calling out to the Dark Angel, Omega X placed his fingers over his forehead and teleports down to the ground swiftly. Also arriving at just about the right time was Phoenixmon with Sora, X, Lady Moinanea and an unconscious Rei Saiba on their backs. Keke and Dimitri landed next to them. Everyone else was still tagging along from the far distance. A sudden pause overtaken the battlefield with all eyes set on Omega X.
The warriors were stunned in belief to witness their beloved standing on his two feet and back from the dead to boot! Saitou's eyes slightly widened as even he was surprised to see the warrior he had just slain alive and better than ever.
"Im… Impossible…" Saitou managed to utter.
"Is that him…?" Metalla X wondered. "It feels like him."
"Tai…?" War Angemon gasped.
"But, how…?" Gallantmon wondered. "We saw him die…"
"Big brother…?" Mystic Celesta muttered.
"Tai! No way!" Ultima X freaked out.
"My dad's alive! Unreal!" Max exclaimed.
"Sorry for being late, guys," Omega X replied with a sheepish grin. "Look at you all. Ditching a guy and hogging the bad guy all to yourself."
"Ha, yeah. That's him all right," Dorothy snickered.
"I'm glad to even make it here in time," Omega X said while approaching his fallen comrades. "You guys must have gotten the wrong impression, but did you think I'd let anyone else take up my fight?"
"DAD! IT REALLY IS YOU!"
Max's eyes flooded with tears as he rushes up to his father's side and hugs his leg. The warrior reaches down and pats his boy on the head.
"Hey, little guy. I see you were having some fun while I was away?"
"Just sore but I'm glad you're back. But, I have a question. How can you be standing when you were supposed to be dead? I doubt anyone had used the digicores just now."
"Good question, Max, but I'll explain that in a minute."
"But, you're heart stopped beating! Max even confirmed it," Ultima X replied. "Plus, I'm sensing some weird ki from you and is that Saint Light ki I'm sensing too?"
"What! You have Saint Light ki!" War Angemon gasped.
"Just a little dosage but it was right after I kissed Sora and came here," Omega X nodded.
"But not enough to hold back Saitou?" Dorothy said.
"Not too sure, Dorothy."
"Correct me if I'm wrong but I'm sensing some kind of demon digimon ki from you," Mystic Celesta said as she pointed her sword directly at her brother. "How is that possible?"
"I'd like to know for sure," Gallantmon nodded.
"Tell us," Susanoomon replied.
"Heh, yeah. Well, so it seems," Omega X shrugged. "To tell you the truth, my heart still hasn't started beating again. Guess, I should be worried, huh?"
Suddenly, there was a deep laughter coming out from the battlefield itself. Everyone turned around to find several bodies popping out from a pile of sand. Beelzebumon was the first to emerge as he laughed heartily. Soon afterward, Pikkan was next to follow up. Omega X and the fused warriors turned to face the laughing pair. Even Omega X couldn't help but chuckle as well.
"Oh, you'll get used to that, bub," Beelzebumon chuckled. "Don't worry. You should have a 'nucleus' functioning inside of your heart."
"What! A nucleus!" the group exclaimed out in unison.
"They don't get it, do they?" Pikkan sighed.
"Yes, that's a Digi-Mazoku's heart," X answered from the background. "Only two types of digimon contain nucleuses in their hearts. Mazokus and Alterians. As you know, Pikkan is an Alterian and he has a nucleus for a heart rather than a normal conventional digimon heart. The same goes for a Mazoku."
"Now, you've really lost me," Ultima X sighed.
"Believe me. I was shocked by the revelation as well," X stated.
"As we all were," Sora replied.
"You should know that Taichi and Agumon now have Mazoku blood coursing through their veins," Lady Moinanea replied.
"Is this true, dad!" Max gasped in shock. "You're a Mazoku! A demon!"
"Half-breed to be exact," Keke corrected the boy. "He's a digi-hybrid and a half-Mazoku just like Agumon."
"Keke! I'm so glad you're doing fine!" Max calls out as he runs over and hugs the girl.
"Likewise, Max," Keke replied as she returned a hug to the boy.
"Anyway, in short, one of mine and Agumon's distant ancestors was this Mazoku lord," Omega X explained. "That blood managed to bring me back to life."
"Whoa! So you are a Mazoku!" War Angemon couldn't help but gasp.
"I don't know what to think myself," Gallantmon whispered.
"My brother has inherited the Mazoku blood, but that would make him one with darkness," Mystic Celesta frowned. "No. Not my own brother."
"I knew you were a lot of things, Tai, but a freaking Mazoku! Unreal!" Ultima X chuckled.
"I'm just as surprised as these guys are," Susanoomon nodded.
"Man, my dad's a Mazoku! This is so cool!" Max snickered.
"See, Max? You shouldn't have lost faith in your father," Dorothy replied. "I know I sure didn't lose faith in him."
"Reincarnation?" Saitou whispered. "The atavism of the Digi-Mazoku?"
"That's correct," X answered his former apprentice.
"Well, this is quite the turn around," the Dark Angel thought. "That's the reason why I felt so much uncertainty then."
"Heh, you know, Tai. I didn't think you'd become something like me," Beelzebumon snickered. "You've become a Mazoku brother."
"The Alterians can now revere your presence," Pikkan nodded. "You're no longer a detestable human in my view, but a brother amongst us."
"So, how does it feel?" War Angemon asked. "You feel any different?"
"Well, honestly, I don't feel any different," Omega X replied as he pointed to his chest. "It hasn't really registered with me yet. I haven't changed at all."
"I see," Ultima X muttered. "I wish I could become a Mazoku, too. It has to be a really cool feeling."
"At least Tai hasn't sprung out extra horns or eyes yet," Gallantmon joked.
"This is quite an ironic twist. I'm the Child of Light yet my brother has become intertwined with a form of darkness," Mystic Celesta motioned over to her brother. "No, he's still my brother. He still fights for our side, but will being a Mazoku turn him into a blood-thirsty demon? How can I forget the time he went insane after turning into a beast before reaching the level four status?"
"I don't know about you guys, but I feel I can settle things this time for sure," Omega X sets his sights on Saitou. "How about it, Saitou? Let's pick up where we left off!"
"Hold up a minute there," Metalla X growled.
With that said, Omega X turns to find Metalla X, War Angemon, Ultima X and Gallantmon rising to their feet. Each warrior was sporting golden auras of light. Interestingly, their powers were quickly being restored. This could be the result of their auras feeding off of Omega X's superior ki light.
"We're in the middle of something and I've suddenly discovered my second wind," the warrior of friendship said.
"I've changed my mind. I want to take that bastard one-on-one," Ultima X quivered in excitement.
"He sure owes me for damaging my armor," Gallantmon growled.
"My holy light will triumph his," said War Angemon.
However, there were three others who disagreed with the four revived warriors.
"No, I will take him," Dorothy said.
"Afraid not. He's all mine," Mystic Celesta sighed happily.
"I'm ready to go another round with this guy!" Susanoomon answered.
Immediately followed by the S-class warriors, the others who had just participated in the battle just now were rising to their feet. Pikkan, Beelzebumon, Shintomon, Mega Gargomon, Sakuyamon, BW, Sonja and Cyberleomon stood up one by one. They sported the same auras as their revived allies, except for the artificial woman who simply stood up with her second wind engaged.
"Geez! What is it with you guys? Not you too, Shintomon," Omega X scoffed. "Just what the hell happened here? I'm sure Saitou loves all this popularity and all, but this is my damn fight. Hey, Max. Looks like you're the only sane one here. I haven't heard a peep out of you."
Suddenly, Max jumped up with his ki completely restored and sporting a new battle aura. He gleed and hopped around like an excited child, no pun intended.
"Dad! I'm ready! I'm going first! Stand back because I can kick his butt myself!"
"Um, you do realize he'll be kicking back?" Dimitri muttered.
"Yeah, I'll have to agree there," sighed Keke.
"C'mon, you two! Where's the support! I know I have what it takes to lay his ass out!"
Omega X and Sora couldn't help but snicker over their son's heroic antics. However, Saitou was certainly not amused. His serious demeanor was still as cold as ever. His stone cold eyes set on the revived warriors. Even he couldn't believe that they had just gained their second wind just as Omega X arrived at the scene.
"By having Taichi back, all of those warriors' powers have been restored. They're as strong as they were before they saw Taichi die. No, they're all each stronger. X, you have chosen your team wisely. You've found yourself some really talented and gifted individuals. All of them have special attributes that make them unique in their own right, but Taichi remains the highest in power. It's enough to weaken my resolve…"
With those thoughts lingering in his mind, Saitou's armored body exploded with the Saint Light ki engulfing him. All of the warriors set their glares directly and solely on the Dark Angel. They all wanted to tear him apart one limb at a time, but this would be Omega X's honor to take up the fight.
"I know how you guys feel and I've sensed how strong you've all become," Omega X said as his body flared up. "I'm proud of each and every one of you, but I want to be the one that defeats him. Please."
"Go get him, dad," Max nodded.
"Make sure he feels our pain," Ultima X answered.
"We're all behind you," Dorothy said.
"You helped me win against D-Reaper. Now allow me the honor to let you take this one," Gallantmon replied to the veteran.
"I know you can do it, big brother," replied Mystic Celesta.
Sora smiled and said to her husband, "Go get him, tiger."
"Knock him dead, Tai," Metalla X pointed to his rival. "But if you screw up, you know I've always got your back."
"Likewise," War Angemon said.
Giving a final nod to his loved ones, Omega X slowly marched across the lifeless plateau. Soon afterwards, Saitou walked across and set his glare down onto his adversary. The two apprentices were dead set on finishing where they had left off. This time, one of them would be dead and that's guaranteed to be sure. Lighting struck across the background to give the battlefield an intense dramatic effect. Round three was set to begin…
It has once again begun. One has courage and the other threw it away long ago. One relies on hope and the other relies on despair. One has allies to support him and the other has only his seven personalities. One possesses heart and the other has a dark heart. One is reckless and the other is careful. The two opposites were ready to clash for one final showdown, which will determine the fate of the human world and the four Digital realms.
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Both warriors were emitting bright auras. Saitou's Saint Light ki overwhelmed him. The mixed Saint Light and Mazoku ki was illuminating brightly around Omega X's magnificent form. With that, they levitated up and…
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SWISH!
They had instantly vanished from everyone's eyes. Even the S-class warriors were unable to keep up with their swift movements. Then…
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WA-BAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAM!
There were two streaks of light colliding together against one another. One sported golden light while the other possessed red. The streaks collided against each other and caused the heavens to immediately tremble under their sheer might. The digimon and the warriors gasped out while sensing the duos' powers increasing. It was unbelievable and nothing they had felt before.
A loud sonic scream echoed within the heavens. Next, there was a loud barrage of fists colliding against each other at a rapid pace. Max looks up and couldn't even see any movements. Instead, there were simply streaks of light colliding faster than at least one tenth of a millisecond.
From a slow motion view, Omega X and Saitou were rapidly trading blows against each other. Fists and kicks were met directly at the same time. The heavens trembled under their God-like strength. Even dimensions beyond were feeling the after effects of their attacks.
Punch. Kick. Punch. Kick. Block. Block. Repeat. This was the process of the battle. Neither warrior was dead set on giving out just yet. Their powers remained constant despite exerting enough force towards each other.
From a high vantage point, they were merely streaks of light soaring across the plateau. The twin streaks flew across several neighboring mountain steeps and destroyed them in the process. Then came a powerful, loud explosion that destroyed nearly the entire plateau itself. The warriors quickly flew off from where they once stood to take refuge away from the battle. Phoenixmon followed them along with her passengers still on her back. Each one of them covered their eyes from the bright dome that engulfed the devastated plateau.
Meanwhile, inside this energy dome, there was debris of rocks scattered across. Both Omega X and Saitou were glaring down each other menacingly. Soon right as the dome light faded, the two warriors collided with each other rapidly taking the forms of light streaks. The bottom of the plateau was already nothing but a pile of scattered debris. A massive crater that looked about as wide as a three-mile meteorite impact was took the place of the former Guillotine Plateau. The two light streaks collided with each other simultaneously.
They still traded punches and kicks with each other. Neither looked fatigued or ready to give out. They were going to make this final round count.
Omega X and Saitou collided with one another again. They threw in as much punches and kicks as they could. They each maneuvered away from each other's kicks and punches. It seemed as thought Omega X has gotten faster and more efficient since being reborn as a Mazoku. He was more focused on his attacks than ever before. However, he wasn't going to take Saitou lightly. For the Dark Angel had not exploited the full power of his armor.
Taking advantage of a missed punch from Omega X, Saitou sneaks in a punch and lands it across the warrior's face. Omega X grunts and goes flying back until he manages to stop his fall. Saitou powers up his Saint Light ki, phases out and reappears over Omega X with an outstretched kick. He stomps down across but barely manages to knock Omega X down. His foot incinerated rock debris. Suddenly, there was a rising ki from another direction. Saitou turns around to find Omega X with his hands cupped to his right side. He was summoning forth for his most patented technique.
"TERRA BEAM!"
Shooting out the blast across, the Dark Angel barely managed to look over his shoulder and gasped out. The blast widened over its range in order to capture Saitou like a cornered rat. Everyone looked on with shock at how massive the Terra Beam was enlarging.
"It's too fast!" Saitou said in thought.
Before long, he barely manages to move to the side and watches as the massive beam passes by. A tiny part of the blast managed to knick off a piece of his armor from his right shoulder. The Digi-Destined gasped out in utter disbelief at how maneuverable Saitou had demonstrated.
From a slow motion vintage point, the massive blast hurtled across the Dark Realm. It went as far as towards a massive ocean in the background. There was silence for a few moments until…
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There was a massive explosion in the background and the entire skies were engulfed by a widening space of light. The warriors felt the powerful blast and watched as debris came flying out across the landscape. Massive rocks scattered across the landscape along with water.
"My goddramon! Did you see that!" Sakuyamon gasped out.
"What just happened!" Keke asked.
"He… That blast just destroyed a continent nearly three hundred miles off!" Shintomon exclaimed. "Amazing and that blast only reached as far as ten seconds!"
"WHAT! He just destroyed a whole continent!" Ultima X exclaimed.
"You mean like an island continent?" Sora said.
"No, I mean a real continent!" X replied. "If that was only a small portion of his newly awakened power, I shudder to think what could have happened if he went all out."
"Dad! Man, you really are a god!" Max thought.
"But, he missed. Otherwise, Saitou would have been long gone by now," Gallantmon pointed out the obvious.
"Damn! I missed! With a blast that massive!" Omega X blurted.
A sheepish grin forms across Saitou's face once he looked over his right shoulder. Only a tiny portion was nicked from the warrior's titanic Terra Beam.
"He pierced my Ki Kou Toui armor," Saitou thought. "Had that attack made contact, I wouldn't be standing here anymore."
Omega X looked down at his hands and nodded, "Normally my aim wouldn't be that bad."
"I thought he had him dead-on," War Angemon wondered.
"He has yet to adjust to his new Mazoku powers," replied Dorothy.
"Hardly a marksman performance if you ask me," Metalla X sighed. "He's got more power than he knows how to handle it."
"Don't forget. Knowing Tai by now, he's the type to always adapt quickly to new circumstances," Cyberleomon stated.
"If I know my brother well, he'll get accustomed to it soon enough while fighting," Mystic Celesta assured everyone.
"Let's hope you're right, Kari," Dimitri said.
"C'mon, Tai," Sora whispered.
"Hey, dad! Don't you go wasting good energy like that again!" Max calls out directly to his father.
"Right, thanks for the reminder, Max," Omega X chuckled. "I still have plenty of more ki to create a dozen Terra Beams, but only one to use a Times Ten Terra Beam. I'll save that for last."
Just then, the ground under Saitou's feet crumbled and formed into a massive crater. He growled deeply with his Saint Light ki completely engulfing his body. Lighting struck around where Saitou was powering up. Suddenly taking realization to his enemy, Omega X faced Saitou and sensed his ki increasingly greatly.
"Now, what's he planning?" Susanoomon wondered.
"What is he planning to do?" Pikkan asked.
Grunting deeply, Saitou crossed his arms out and allowed his body to become completely radiated with golden light. Soon afterward, he threw his arms out and forced out his Ki Kou Toui armor off. He had reverted back to his normal form with golden orbs encircling him as if he were a human atom.
"He just stripped off his sacred armor!" Ultima X cried out. "Why that make him easier to attack!"
"Why would he do something like this? Even that will ensure his own demise!" Mega Gargomon agreed.
"No! He's shifting his strategy!" Shintomon replied.
"He's going to switch to a primarily offensive posture!" X managed to blurt out.
Once again unleashing a loud cry, Saitou crouched over in a battle stance and absorbed the golden orbs through his body. Much like undergoing a digivolution, Saitou had evolved into another armored form. This time his body was engulfed by a light blue aura. His outfit changed black with a blue upper body armor. A pair of shoulder pads widened across his shoulders. Sprouting from his back was a pair of wings similar to Beelzebumon's. His hands and legs were covered with cream padding. Saitou had taken the form of his code name sake, "Dark Angel".
Impressed by his outfit change, Omega X rubbed his nose and powered up with a bright red aura.
"Nice costume change there, Saitou! Now let's go!"
Miles off from Demon's Cavern.8:30 P.M.
On their way over towards Demon's Cavern, Aquillamon had Yolei on his back as they ventured across. The children followed her along in hopes of reaching the cavern to join their friends. However, they would have to hurry before the battle between Omega X and Saitou would end. It could be finished anytime now.
"Hang in there, guys. I'm on my way! I just hope I'm not actually missing out on the fun."
Outside Demon's Cavern.8:31 P.M.
With all eyes fixed on the battle through the viewing orb, Gosenzomon and the others were hoping for their warrior to come out on top in this important battle. It already had become the most important battle since the one involving Bebimon.
However, little did they realize, that a cloaked reptile snuck across into the caverns. He managed to gain an ability from the being that secretly resides within him. Ryo managed to follow behind and made sure not to make a single noise. Not even one peep.
"At last, we are drawing closer. My time to plunge the worlds into despair is drawing near. While those two tear each other apart, I will make my presence felt unbeknownst to those Digi-Destined fools and their allies. The rebirth of the Dark God is at hand! Ha! Ha!"
The Dark Realm.8:31 P.M.
With the situation over at the caverns growing dire as the Millenniumon-possessed Monodramon was getting near, the intense battle was set to go underway once again. Saitou and Omega X set their glares directly towards each other. Both flared up with strong, intense auras, which was enough to cause the Dark Realm to tremble under their God-like strength.
"Everyone! Get back away from this place! Things just might get a uglier from here," Omega X warned his group.
With that said, the warriors moved back towards the upper reaches of the heavens. Before long, Saitou took advantage of Omega X's distracted attention and phases out. The warrior took notice of this and gasped.
Without warning…
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BAAAAAAM!
Saitou's fist connects directly with Omega X's face. The warrior contorts with pain as he was sent flying back. The Dark Angel flies across with his wings gliding him forward. Seeing another opening on his adversary, Saitou sends a fist into Omega X's gut. Blood was immediately forced out of the Digi-Mazoku's mouth.
The warriors looked down as they witnessed another mountain plateau quickly incinerated from a small dosage of Saitou's Saint Light ki.
"Is there no limit to his Saint Light ki!" Lady Moinanea exclaimed.
"I'm afraid this is only the tip of the iceberg," X replied.
"C'mon, Tai!" Sora cried out directly for her husband.
As the massive smoke cloud dissipated, a massive energy dome engulfed the landscape. The two warriors were inside and prepared to collide with one another again. Omega X flares up with a red aura and shoots himself across. The debris instantly incinerated under the pressure of their powers. Once they meet head on, Saitou and Omega X locked hands onto one another and pushed back in a tight struggle. Streaks of electricity coursed through their bodies simultaneously. Their eyes became as white as Gods themselves. During their tight struggle, they exerted so much energy that it caused a chain reaction and exploded at the center of their stances.
They resumed back to their punch, kick, block combo once again. All that can be seen are a pair of lights colliding with one another and causing rocks to levitate from the surface below like a magnetic field. Followed by their brief duel, the energy dome widened and exploded across the landscape. The group looking on from the skies shielded their eyes from the radiation.
"Damn! This is incredible!" Metalla X exclaimed. "Even I can't keep up with those two anymore!"
"I'm surprised this whole dimension hasn't decided to collapse!" Ultima X cried out.
"It will eventually. Soon afterward, every other dimension across space and time will feel the after effects! These two won't stop until they are satisfied!" X replied. "Damn! So, this is how mighty my apprentices have truly become?"
"You've outdone yourself, X-san," Lady Moinanea looks towards the battle at hand.
"Hopefully my brother can pull this through," Mystic Celesta said.
"C'mon, dad! Don't give up! You've got him where you want him!" Max shouted with encouragement.
With lighting still striking across the landscape, the war was still waged inside the energy dome. However, there was another battle being waged. That was coming directly within Saitou's twisted and clouded mind. The personalities were fighting each other for complete dominance of the Cerebral Assassin's fractured mind. At the same time, he made sure to remain focused on Omega X's ferocious assault.
Saitou punches Omega X directly in the face and sends him plummeting back to the ground below. Snatching the warrior by the throat, Saitou tosses Omega X through the earth below. Holding out his hands, Saitou formed two energy spheres, condensed them together into a single ball and hurls it down directly at his fallen enemy. However, just before the sphere came close to impact, Omega X retaliates by slamming his fist through the sphere and forces it to dissipate.
The two resumed back with their assault. Both men hammered away at one another with force being exerted through each punch. The ground under their feet sunk faster and forced lava to surface out.
"Saitou… KILL THEM ALL! KILL THEM ALL! KILL THEM ALL!" the voice of Kain overtaken his mind. "BURY ALL OF MANKIND IN A GRAVE! HA! HA! HA!"
With the sadistic laughter echoing through his mind, Saitou erased all those distracting thoughts and attempted to focus back on the battle. Afterward, the voice of Hojo spoke out through his mind.
"I have already nearly become a god. It feels so good to manipulate them. We hold Human world at the palm of our hand. We can crush them like tiny ants."
Another personality butted in to intervene with a differing opinion on the matter, "It's not true! Don't lie to yourself! You truly love your own world! Human world is your world to cherish! Think of the women, the children and the elderly!"
Kain managed to interfere and spoke out through his sadistic mind, "Yeah, you love the world so much that you want to kill the humans that plague it."
"Arrogant humans, you who continue to destroy the world you live in and civilization… You have destroyed your scared gifts, your world and your fellow species. Your judgment had has come."
"Enough! The goal has been accomplished!" Himo finally speaks out against his other personalities. "This ends here…"
Once again, Kain disagreed with Himo's final decision, "No! Stop, you say! This fun hasn't even started! This is the part where it becomes interesting! Terror and chaos to all humans!"
"No, I'm ending it all. It's too late for us…"
Before he had a chance to finish his sentence, Saitou returned back to reality and felt a fist smash against his face. Omega X took advantage of Saitou and rapidly hammered him away with vicious shots across his body. The Dark Angel manages to regain his senses and flies out across the dark digimon piling up their mountain. The warrior pair flew across so quickly that even their auras barely managed to touch the lower level dark digimon yet disintegrated them rather easily.
"Whoa! They're gone again!" Max exclaimed. "What just happened!"
"They're knocking all those low level dark digimon of ranking! Even those two and their simple auras are deleting them in mass numbers!" Shintomon answered.
"Incredible! That mountain filled with those digimon are instantly being vaporized!" Mystic Celesta gasped.
"And it only gets better. Less work for us," Ultima X mused.
"Now there are countless of them dropping out of the masses," War Angemon replied.
As a massive number of dark digimon fell from the top of their mountain, so to speak, they were plummeting down towards the surface. A golden light streak crashes through the ground and sends out a massive wave of powerful energy.
With the numerous dark digimon dropping down into the crater below, Saitou and Omega X continued trading blows. Their fists connected with each other and countered at the same time. Even before the virals had a chance to fall into the crater, they were instantly deleted from the shockwaves created from the two S-class warriors. Devimon, Cultivarmon, Vilemon and even several mega-level monsters were exploding into a large data cloud mass.
"Damn! Just look at all that data! Just those two fighting alone are causing large masses of dark digimon to be destroyed!" Gallantmon gasped.
"To think there are S-class monsters with that kind of power!" Lady Moinanea exclaimed.
Omega X and Saitou turned to find darker digimon emerging to attack them. The warrior of courage charges up a massive ki blast and sends it directly at the virals.
"Eat this, you bastards!"
Meanwhile, Saitou threw out an invisible barrier that incinerates the virals that failed to penetrate through. A pair of Piedmon and Diaboromon swooped down to attack Saitou from an airborne assault.
"Damn! I don't need your meddling!"
Unleashing a massive ki blast, Saitou effortlessly deletes the raining digimon. He frowned for a moment until he sets his sights directly back on Omega X. There were no more viral digimon to interfere with their fight.
"I thought my viral killing days were behind me."
"It doesn't matter now, does it?" Omega X calls out to Dark Angel's attention. "There is no Human world, Digital World or Dark Realm where our fight is concerned. Let's settle this, Saitou. Once and for all…"
Upon hearing this, Saitou did something that even Omega X didn't think he would ever expect. For the first time since he was introduced to this enigmatic human, the Dark Angel was actually giving a heartfelt laugh. It was even filled with malice or hate, but rather enjoyment. He was enjoying himself and the battle at hand.
"It must be so nice for you to be so simple, Taichi Kamiya. That will be fine. That's something I like about you."
With that said, Himo Saitou unleashes a loud cry and became coated with his Saint Light ki again. He phases out from Omega X's sight and immediately catches him off guard with a fist across his face. Omega X managed to maneuver to the side. Saitou took advantage of the warrior's distraction and delivers a kick forward. Omega X flares up with a flaming red aura and counters the kick with his left arm.
They quickly returned back to assaulting one another with rapid fists. They flew across the distance as two streaks of light. They plowed right through numerous mountain ranges along the way and destroyed them in the process with their sheer might.
The two super powers collided once again and traded heavy blows that moved across the heavens within the Dark Realm. Now, the boundaries were feeling the effects of their blows and dimensions beyond were trembling. Omega X and Saitou countered every single one of their attacks, including kicks and punches. Eventually, Saitou takes advantage of his adversary and delivers a barrage of punches across his face.
The warrior of courage took the blows head on until Saitou rams a fist directly into Omega X's gut. He spat out a mouth full of blood and was staggering back with a glazed look across his eyes. Followed by that he delivers an uppercut and an elbow shot directly into Omega X's gut.
Omega X goes crashing through several rock debris until he came slamming against a wall. Seeing that his adversary was pinned down, Saitou launches himself across and attempts a fist smash. However, Omega X saw this attempt coming and teleports out using his Time Warp technique. Saitou's fist shatters the massive rock debris into dust. Both fighters leap across from each other and stand on top of two, massive column structures that uplifted straight from the surface below. The smoke cleared to reveal nearly half of the entire mountain range continent already reduced to rumble.
The groups were flabbergasted by the insane power these two warriors were displaying. Max's mouth widened in shock at the events that had occurred.
"Whoa! Awesome! My dad and Saitou did all that!" Max gasped in shock. "Man! This is awesome!"
"Just one moment and then a few milliseconds later, those mountain ranges were devastated by their energies!" BW exclaimed.
"Man, I so want to join in, but we'll just get in their way," Ultima X sighed. "Tai. I hope you're enjoying yourself out there."
"Those two aren't even fatigued the least bit," Sonja thought.
"Saitou's Saint Light kis is great but Tai's Mazoku power is simply phenomenal!" Susanoomon stated. "They've greatly surpassed even the tyrannical Lucemon."
Stamping his foot down, Omega X crossed his arms with his trademark Kamiya smirk.
"Yo. Let's do this someplace more spread out. It's much easier to fight with nothing else around, right?"
"Ok, Taichi. What do you suggest?"
Pointing over towards a tall skyscraper structure in the background, Omega X forms a smirk across his face and nods over to Saitou.
"You see that skyscraper behind us with the moon in the background? We'll finish it over there."
"It's almost as if you've been there before, huh?"
"I probably have. Mine and Agumon's ancient ancestor anyway."
"…"
"IKE!"
With that said, the warrior pair vanished out from sight. Even the others weren't able to keep on track with them any longer, though Metalla X was only barely managing to sense their ki levels.
"Where did they go!" Keke exclaimed.
"Man, this is even too insane for me to keep up anymore," Dimitri muttered.
"They're moving ahead," Metalla X answered.
"Where to?" War Angemon asked.
"C'mon, guys! Let's go and follow them out!" X declared. "Phoenixmon! Onward!"
Nodding in reply, the phoenix bird flew across swiftly with the warriors soaring across the skies in pursuit. They weren't going to miss out on this historic battle in any way possible. It was the battle to determine the fate of the Digital Realms and the Human world. Who in their right mind would want to miss out on this chance to watch two S-class warriors clash?
Saitou and Omega X soared across the heavens with speed already ascended past light itself. As Omega X came closer towards the skyscraper ahead of him, he felt a sudden abnormal beat in his heart.
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… BA-BOOOOOM!
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Omega X froze in place for a few moments and felt the beat once again.
"What was that?"
Several milliseconds later, the twin light streaks disappeared into the background. Then…
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BOOM!
The skyscraper and the gigantic red moon in the background exploded altogether. Everyone in the background stopped to cover shield themselves from the flying debris of the moon. Numerous scattered rocks shot down across the landscape and threw up a massive sand storm in the process.
The light streaks collided once again at faster than light speed. Omega X and Saitou pummeled each other with yet more fists. Saitou leaps back and throws out a ki blast directly for Omega X. The warrior immediately dodges out of the way and lets the blast incinerate a rock formation. Omega X takes flight across into the heavens.
Saitou unleashes a scattershot of ki blasts directly for Omega X. He retaliates by tossing out his own ki beam to completely dispel the blasts directly. As Omega X phases out and reappears in front of him, Saitou throws out a punch. The warrior teleports out using his Time Warp once again. This managed to catch Saitou off guard for a moment but not long. The Dark Angel turns to find Omega X throwing out his own punch. Both warriors caught each other's fists at the same time. Both warriors locked up and strained to push each other back with extreme force. It seemed like a stalemate at the moment as electricity surged through their maximum zed forms. Their auras ripped through the rock formation they were standing on and vaporized it. They immediately found themselves in a struggle across a sandy desert. Their auras brightened with yet more electricity surging. Their eyes remained locked against one another.
"They're enveloped in energy again! We can't eve get any closer!" Dorothy cried out.
"It's too dangerous for us to get any closer," replied X. "We'll all be fried if we get any closer."
"Those are the power of two Upper S-class beings," Shinotmon gasped. "I never thought I'd ever see anything of this magnitude. D-Reaper pales in comparison to the amount of power these two are demonstrating! To think the fate of everything we hold dear rests on this battle alone. We are witnessing history as we speak."
"Yes and we'll be wiped out in one shot if we get any closer. This as far as we can go for now," stated Lady Moinanea. "C'mon, Taichi. You can do it!"
"Don't give up, Tai! Don't give up!" Sora calls out to her husband.
"To think that Tai and Saitou would surpass me and make me to be a weakling. If they can reach the Upper S-Class, then so can I!" Metalla X seethed in thought.
Finally giving out, both warriors flew back across from one another. Neither one looked even one bit fatigued. Their ki levels still as strong as ever. Their auras brightened over their forms like firestorms. Omega X stretched out his body and chuckled to himself.
"Well, that was fun, Saitou. I've got to hand it to you. You're stronger than all the enemies I've faced in the past. You and I are so much alike if you think about it."
"We know each other's strengths and weaknesses."
"Yeah well, I still need to get sued to this mix of Mazoku and Saint Light energy anyways."
"I find it intriguing you are a possessor of the two traits."
"Guess call it luck, huh?"
"Perhaps but it has made you a great deal stronger. I'm pleased, Taichi Kamiya. You have given me the best fight anyone could offer. Even supposed Demon lords such as Lucemon would bow to our feet."
"Oh? Don't worry; once I get adjusted to this Mazoku power, I'm going to get better."
"…"
"I said 'Don't worry', not go 'dumb'. Don't tell me you're planning some other scheme?"
"Not a thing. Nothing terribly interesting, anyway."
"Aw, c'mon! Tell me!"
"I can't say right now."
"You cheapskate! Don't you realize I'm working on a short attention span here?"
"Ha. So, you think you're ready?"
Looking on from above the battlefield, the warriors were still flabbergasted from the ensuing showdown between X's two greatest apprentices. Even X couldn't believe how insanely powerful his two students have truly become. They were monsters and highly classified threats to the Digital Realms.
"Hey, Aunt Kari, how do you size up those two powers now?"
"Well, Max, let's put it this way. Even if you overlook the fact that Tai can't use all of his power, Saitou still has a slight edge."
"Plus, there's that change of demeanor on Saitou to consider," Dorothy pointed out.
"What do you mean by change in demeanor?" asked Gallantmon.
"She's right. Saitou's fighting style has completely changed," X thought. "It's almost as if he was enjoying himself."
"Saitou's dark hatred that he has shown up until now is disappearing," War Angemon stated.
"Ha. So he's finally found the fight he was looking for," Pikkan chuckled.
"That's the face of someone who has finally come up against a worthy opponent!" Metalla X replied. "That's how I felt when I fought Tai!"
Back on the battlefield, the two warriors flared up their auras. Omega X's aura flashed with a mixture of red and golden light, while Saitou's was completely golden.
"So, are we going to finish this?" Omega X laughed.
"Yes! Sounds good!" snickered Saitou.
Before Omega X made his first step across the sand, he stopped for a moment and felt the abnormal heart beat. Saitou took notice of this and gasped out in concern. The warrior of courage's eyes were emitting a light red glow and pulsating in synch with the heart beats.
"There is goes again… What the hell is this?" Omega X thought.
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Suddenly, a ghostly image of a throne room is displayed across Omega X's mind. A closer shot view is displayed in the background. Sitting on this throne was a majestic figure. The figure appeared human but there was something mysterious yet demonic about this creature. His body is slightly muscular. His upper body is embedded with armor similar to War Greymon's. His legs were tapped and a pair of black boots decorated his feet. His hands were human-like equipped with animalistic claws. A headband tightened around his forehead. The most unique feature of this seemingly ghostly figure was the mask covering his face. It looked exactly like War Greymon's mask. He removes the mask to reveal a pair of red demonic ears. The power within this beast was majestic yet powerful…
Could this be the ancestor in whom Omegamon X has spoken of? Is this the Mazoku ancestor of Agumon? Is this whom Tai is also seemingly related too since he shares the data/genes of this Mazoku.
Omega X was frozen in place as he looked like he had just seen a ghost. A voice suddenly echoed through his mind telepathically. It was low, yet deep and strong with his words. He finally spoke through to both Tai and Agumon within Omega X's mind.
"You are the one at last…"
"Who are you?"
Saitou remained still and wondered what had suddenly forced Omega X to remain frozen in place.
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"You don't know how to use your power! LET ME SHOW YOU!"
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With that said, a column of white light emerged from out of Omega X and engulfed him completely. The warrior unleashes a painful cry once his entire body radiated the same light energy. A huge gust of wind blew across from where Omega X was standing and blew the sands across the desert. Radical lighting struck across around the aura of light. The column shot up directly towards the heavens and caused Omega X to fly up to become basked in this light source.
Finally succumbing to the light, Omega X screams echoed out across the landscape and his Mazoku ki exploded at an extraordinary rate. Omega X watched as his hair grew long longer, spikier and streaked across his back. Several bangs of hair covered his forehead. His screams crew even louder that even the entire Dark Realm was trembling. This was very similar to when Megidramon evolved and the Hazard was uncontrollably growing. That alone nearly destroyed the Southern Realm. In this case, the force was even greater than even the Hazard could ever hope to produce. This was the awakening of a Super Class Mazoku son after thousands upon thousands of Digi-Millennia.
Even the warriors were in complete shock and awe at the sudden turn of events. Metalla X's eyes widened while feeling out Omega X's newly ascended power.
Max, X, Sora, Mystic Celesta and Shintomon were amongst those in great disbelief. Their beloved had ascended into a full Mazoku warrior of legend. They looked around the Dark Realm to notice the entire dimension trembling under the Mazoku's full awakening.
"Is my dad causing all this!" Max exclaimed.
"His power is even greater than Megidramon's Hazard could ever produce!" Sakuyamon thought. "Oh man! This is insane, Renamon!"
"Unbelievable power!" Gallantmon cried out.
"At this rate, the Dark Realm along with the Human world and the Digital Realms will collapse!" X shouted. "C'mon, Tai! Suppress that Mazoku ki!"
However, that didn't seem at all possible. Saitou looks on in shock as he laid eyes upon his transforming adversary. A pair of demonic red eyes emerged through the column of light with tribal markings emitting the same color aura.
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He has been awakened. The Digi-Mazoku is born.
01/02 Digital World. Azulongmon's Realm
Staring across the viewing orb, both Gennai and Azulongmon were shocked out of their mind. Their world was feeling the after effects of the power magnitude Omega X was giving off. Their domain trembled under his sheer might.
"Azulongmon! It's finally happened! Tai has become the Digi-Mazoku!" Gennai exclaimed. "Now even this Digital Realm is feeling the after effects!"
"Soon, it will soon become felt across the four Digital Realms, and the Human world."
"What! If he continues like this, there will be a total collapse in the balance! Tai! Stop this now!"
"So, finally… After nearly thousands of Digi-millennia, a Digi-Mazoku has been reborn. I just didn't think the Digi-Destined of Courage would become that next great Mazoku Messiah. Taichi, please do not let this new power sap away your humanity."
03 Digital World. Zhuqiaomon's Palace
Zhuqiaomon and Ebonwumon had never felt such a power right now. Even their world was going under pressure from Omega X's ascension to the fifth digital level, the Mazoku form.
"Good ladie! This power is simply too great! If he keeps this up, everything will collapse and our world will be destroyed!"
"His great is even more dangerous than the Hazard. At this rate, the Mazoku will destroy the entire Digital Universe along with the Human world. Our dimensional planes can only take so much abuse," Zhuqiaomon replied.
"Wait! You didn't just say Mazoku, did you!"
"That's exactly what I said. If my assumptions are correct, the bearer of courage will be a greater threat than even the human with the Saint Light ki."
"That's impossible…"
"I wish it were my friend, but the next Digi-Mazoku has been reborn."
04 Digital World. Seraphimon's Palace
"It's finally time, isn't it?" Seraphimon whispered while his palace felt the effects of the transformation.
"Time for what?" Neemon asked.
"The Digi-Mazoku, dear heavens. This is going to get ugly," Bokomon replied. "According to my book, when the next Digi-Mazoku is reborn, the four Digital Realms will feel the beast's wrath. In this case scenario, the beast has been reawakened and will vent out his furious anger on the human."
"Not only is our world feeling its effects, but every other Digital World is, too, I'm afraid," Ophanimon nodded.
"So a more frightening power than Lucemon has risen from the ashes? Why did it have to be one of Azulongmon's own?" Cherubimon wondered.
"This is not his doing," Sorcermon. "Am I right, Lord Seraphimon?"
"You are correct, my friend. Azulongmon would never let this happen. This is certainly unexpected, but I wonder if Lady Moinanea had predicted this event to occur in her prophecies? The Messiah would be reborn. In this case, it is the Mazoku Messiah. I just pray the bearer of courage does not make the choice to destroy everything we worked hard to rebuild. Heaven forbid him ever claiming control over the four Digital Realms."
Inside Saitou's Cavern Lair.8:40 P.M.
Even the DW-STF was shocked by the amount of ki emerging out of the tunnel. The entire caverns trembled under the Digi-Mazoku's sheer might.
"What is that, sir!" Alforce V-Dramon X exclaimed.
"It's… It's too late. The Digi-Mazoku has been reborn. The fate of the Digital Worlds may very likely end. If he and the human continue fighting, there will likely be a collapse in not just those dimensions but the Human world as well. Everyone will suffer their wrath," Omegamon X replied sadly.
"But, they are only S-class levels, right? I mean they are likely to give out soon after exerting so much force?" said Rosemon X.
"You know nothing. Saitou is a human and is currently an upper X class level. But the energy from the Digi-Destined of Courage. It's… a Super Class level."
This revelation brought about gasps amongst the group. They had never before heard anything of a 'Super' class, a level slightly above the S-class stage.
"How can this be possible!" Dynasmon X shouted. "Damn! We could have stopped him!"
"No, there wasn't anything you can do! Now, the only thing we can do is seal up this tunnel! That way we can trap those two monsters in there for all eternity! Is that clear! I'm ready to seal that tunnel! Are you with me?"
"SIR! YES, SIR!"
Unbeknownst to the DW-STF, a cloaked figure snuck past them by easily suppressing his presence. It was none other than Monodramon. He and Ryo crossed over through the tunnel like thieves. The rookie looks across and grins.
"So the Mazoku Messiah has been reborn. While he and Saitou duel it out, this presents me the perfect opportunity to return back to my domain. Oh, how glorious it shall be to become one with my other half. The true Millenniumon shall be reborn as one whole and with a new form along with it! Digi-Destined! Prepare yourselves! You winds of fate have changed for you!"
Monodramon springs across drastically like a racer, while Ryo attempted to catch up with his partner. He gasped for air yet continued to press onward through the tunnel.
"Monodramon. I'm not liking this weird vibe I'm feeling. There's nothing but darkness beyond. I hope you know what you're looking for; because I'm not sure I want to stay here any longer."
Earth. Underground Hypnos Facility. 8:40 P.M.
The network of Hypnos had quickly shut down offline because of the increase of energy activity coming from the Digi-Mazoku himself. It had a greater magnitude than anything felt before. Soon, Yamaki was receiving reports of the entire planet trembling by an unknown source. He quickly came to the conclusion that it was coming directly from the Digital realms.
"Sir? It's coming from the Digital World, isn't it?" asked Riley.
"I'm afraid so. All of our systems have been shut down and there will be no way for us to track our allies' whereabouts. Now, we have frequent tremors occurring across the planet. If this doesn't stop, there will be nothing left."
"Everything…" Talley stuttered out of fear.
"Has the apocalypse decided to rear it's ugly head in a destructive manner? Is our world near its end? No, there has to be something else behind this force," Yamaki thought. "But what exactly is it? I need to know!"
Worldwide View of Earth.8:40 P.M.
From an outer space view, the whole planet was slightly darkened by the clouds engulfing half of the world. A surge of energy overflowed and surged through the planet. Yes, even the Digi-Mazoku's sheer power was being felt all across the world. If it continues on with the pressure, the planet itself could go off at any moment.
? Center of the Four Digital Realms ?
Lifting his head to view his viewing orb, Huanlongmon and his subordinates looked on with utter disbelief. The new Digi-Mazoku was now reborn before their very own eyes.
All Hunalongmon could mutter was this, "So the legend has come into realization? The prophecy has indeed come into pass. Toushinmon, what have you done?"
The Dark Realm.8:40 P.M.
With the column of light dispersing and the radical thunder rumbling, the newest form of Omega X emerged out to reveal his true Mazoku form. In other words, he has tapped into the fifth level stage of digital fusion.
The warrior's body was larger and muscular than before. His hair was slicked back into a spiked hairstyle and streaked towards his back. Thick bangs stiffened up over his forehead. His chest is chiseled out with the fur on parts of his body silver. His spiked hair was a mixture of black and silver. His eyes were completely crimson with black round irises. His hands are human-like with blue straps around both of his wrists. A long, prehensile tail emerged from out of his back side and waved around. His pants are changed from yellow to black yet it was still torn up from the battle beforehand. A silver Japanese style quilt covered his front side. Marked across his chest, shoulders and face were the tribal markings of the Digi-Mazoku himself. Omega X simply looked majestic and God-like in appearance. The strong winds blew against his hair but he did not seem bothered from his surroundings. He marched onward to face off with the Dark Angel.
"What's going on! Don't tell me that's my father!" Max exclaimed.
"Taichi!" Lady Moinanea cried out.
"He has become the Digi-Mazoku, oh heavens," Shintomon whispered. "Have mercy on our souls…"
"Tai… I can't believe it," Mystic Celesta muttered. "This is incredible!"
"So, this is the true nature of the Digi-Mazoku? My own husband?" Sora thought with worry.
After a few moments, Omega X shifted his gaze over towards Saitou with his eyes emitting a crimson glare. A wicked smirk forms across his face with dark intentions clouding his evolved Mazoku mind.
Is that really Taichi Kamiya? Is it Agumon? Is that even Omega X anymore? As if guided by the mysterious voice, Taichi Kamiya suddenly undergoes a strange transformation, which is greater than his previous four digital fusion levels. Is this the true awakening of the Digi-Mazoku? As he prepares to finish the fight with Saitou, will Taichi defeat the Dark Angel once and for all? Or is the entire Digital Universe, along with the Human world finished?
"Simply call me, War God Mode. Sorry to keep you waiting," the newly evolved Omega X calls out with a voice mixed with the another giving off a powerful vibe.
(Play Digimon Tamers theme The Biggest Dreamer)
(Preview)
Omega X/Tai: Yo, everyone! It's me, Taichi! Wait until you get a sneak peek of my new power! I've reached the stage of level five! I have become the Digi-Mazoku!
Max: You're invincible, dad! Nobody can even touch you anymore!
Sora: It all comes down to whether Saitou has any strength left either.
X: Knowing him, he probably hasn't even exploited the full power of his sacred armor.
Gallantmon/Takato: Scratch that! Tai's taking it to him!
Mystic Celesta/Hikari: Go, big brother!
Metalla X/Matt: How is this possible! Saitou is being decimated!
Shintomon: That Mazoku lord must have been a formidable warrior with a great track record. Even Saitou stands no chance against a Digi-Mazoku!
Omega X: So you think challenging me is a great opportunity for you… Human! ((hisses))
Voice: No, but I shall present that challenge to you, Digi-Mazoku!
Sakuyamon/Rika: Ryo and Monodramon?
Monodramon: Ha! Foolish humans. I'm no Monodramon any longer. Finally I can escape this shell and merge with my other half residing in this world! Behold!
Monodramon's body releases a dark spirit and that spirit merges with a great dark beast emerging out of skies. The two powers intertwine and form the shape of a two-headed monster with data code spiraling around him. However, his transformation isn't complete. The two-headed beast takes on a new form: a bipedal, white-skinned dragon-like beast. A pair of horns sticks out of his head with dark spikes protruding out through his back. His eyes were crimson red. His presence is frightening along with the amount of powerful ki energy emerging. It was one hundred percent pure evil energy. The Digi-Destined, Tamers and Legendary warriors stand their ground facing off the newest form of Millenniumon: Zeed.
Zeed: With Saitou out of the way, that just leaves easy pickings for me. One by one, you shall all fall to my might. First, I'll be taking those Digicores and the souls of nearly every villain you have defeated before the Dark Angel.
Omega X: His power is even greater than Saitou's! With the digicores and souls of our defeated enemies, what's next?
Zeed: This!
(The screams of Omega X's friends echo across the background as casualities start to mound.)
Omega X: NO! GUYS!
War Angemon/TK: The next chapter itself is entitled…
The Awakening of Digital Fusion Level Five: War God Mode! The Dark God Arrives- Zeed!
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Metalla X: Is there any chance of making it out of here alive? We can't fail!
Whew, that's the longest chapter I think I've never written for the D-Fusion series. Maybe even longer than the chapter involving the final battle with Virus and Burizalor. Well, it all comes down to Omega X demonstrating his War God Mode and most likely ending the conflict with Saitou. Afterwards, it's the moment you all have been anticipating since the D-Reaper Saga: the emergence of Millennium with a new form. This one could prove to be the most dangerous of the Millenniumons judging by the preview I have provided.
On the contrary, the next chapter will most likely be my last for a short while since I'll be going out of town starting this Friday night and coming back until next week. Consider the next one a cliffhanger until I get back and if I don't receive too much homework.
I hope you enjoyed this chapter. Stick around for the next one because it will be one to never forget! Until then, peace!
(Update 4/28/05: Lyrics have been removed.)
