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. References to Atolmdramon's character is owned by Ninetalesuk.
Hey, again, guys! I'm going to make this at least a little short. This will be my last update for at least a week since I'll be out of town and leaving Friday night. Rather than leave the last chapter as at a cliffhanger. I have decided that this specific chapter will contain a cliffhanger instead. This will at least close the book on Saitou and move on with the final villain.
This chapter won't be too action-packed like the last one, but dang it there will be some action. The final villain will finally reveal himself and I hope you guys are anxiously anticipating that! Well, that's enough of my rambling. Let's get on with the show!
Having learned that Tai and Agumon have become descendants of the Digi-Mazoku, the DW-STF attempted to eliminate Omega X, fearing he would be resurrected as the reborn beast. However, Sora and Phoenixmon intervened at the last moment. Omega X was eventually awakened as the Digi-Mazoku and immediately raced back to the Dark Realm with his friends. Once returning back, Omega X rushed into the Dark Realm to finish his fight with Saitou.
The battle between the powered-up Omega X and Saitou, enveloped in his Saint Light ki aura, was ferocious. It transcended the hatred that each felt towards each other, and become purely a contest of power and speed. It was an explosive stalemate. Right in the middle of it, a change came over Tai's body. He was beginning his true awakening as a Digi-Mazoku, the first in many Digi-millenia.
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The Awakening of Digital Fusion Level Five: War God Mode! The Dark God Arrives- Zeed!
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The Dark Realm.8:40 P.M.
The Dark Realm was undergoing a near cataclysmic event near a galactic devastating scale. Radical lighting struck across the landscapes and the mountain ranges were collapsing under a sheer mighty power. This rising power was coming directly from one major power source. The winds blew across the desert landscape of the battlefield and scattered those sands across the skies.
Shooting out from the center of the desert was a large energy dome with a single entity within it. Loud screams were heard echoing from out of the dome. That single entity was none other than Taichi Kamiya, A.K.A. Omega X. His eyes were completely white like an omnipotent being and his mouth widened to the point where his demonic canines were fully displayed. His body was undergoing a metamorphic change and surged with new found energy. His muscles ripped and grew along with his ki surging throughout his magnificent form.
Looking down from the heavens was the warrior's comrades, including his family. X, Sora, Max and Lady Moinanea gasped out in shock over their beloved undergoing his newest evolution into his Digi-Mazoku form. The six S-class warriors couldn't believe the amount of ki energy emitting out of Omega X currently. It was beyond anything the four Digital realms could ever hope to produce.
Everyone else, including Keke, Dimitri, Pikkan, BW, Sonja, Cyberleomon, Sakuyamon, Beelzebumon, Mega Gargomon and Shintomon, did not ever think Omega X would unleash an overwhelming power that made all the other fusion stage forms look weak. Their gaping mouths and widened eyes pretty much said it all. If there was anything to describe the Mazoku's power it was simply one word: Godly.
"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.
Even Saitou was forced to shield his eyes from the bright amount of light energy being radiated across the landscape. The energy dome was rather calm for a moment until it expanded out across and released a powerful force that engulfed nearly the whole desert terrain. Even the dark skies were penetrated through by this light energy. The dome condenses into a column and twirls around the center where Omega X was standing out. His shadow was seen through the light and started marching across the light column rather calmly.
The warriors all unshielded their eyes and gasped to find the figure slowly making his trek out onto the battlefield.
"Damn! Are you guys sensing what I'm feeling right now! Insane!" Pikkan exclaimed. "I never thought this was possible!"
"All of this is coming just from him alone!" BW shouted.
"Tai. Man, you've already surpassed all of us," Sakuyamon muttered. "What an incredible power, Renamon. Here I thought goggle head at his peak would end up the strongest."
"It was destiny for my dad to reach this level," Max replied.
"I sure wouldn't want to be Saitou now," Susanoomon mused.
Slowly awakening and coming to her sense, Rei Saiba opens her eyes and looks down to see Saitou facing off with a warrior. She didn't get a full glimpse of the newly evolved warrior yet she recognized him by a mere hunch.
"Taichi…? You're alive, but how…? You were dead… No, even I knew you'd come back somehow… Thank goodness… Only you can hope to restore sanity to Saitou-san."
"Rei-chan?" Lady Moinanea whispered near the awakened girl. "You're awake. Thank goodness."
"Taichi's alive, isn't he?"
"Yes, isn't it a miracle?"
"Speaking of which, where's my brother? Where is Neo?"
There was silence from the group as they were focused solely on the battlefield below them. Rei looked across at them and wondered what caused the silent treatment.
"Um, hello?"
"We couldn't find your brother in the caverns," X replied. "I lost track of him. There's a good chance he used one of his dimensions to seal himself away from our keen senses."
"Oh… I hope he's ok… But, most importantly, I'm anxious to see Taichi in action."
"You should have seen him. My husband is simply an incredible man. He isn't the Digi-Destined of Courage for nothing," Sora smiled.
"Hey, everyone! You might want to take a look at this!" exclaimed Max.
As the boy called out to the group, they all set their eyes back to the sandy grounds where Saitou was standing off across from the column light. Slowly but surely, a figure marched across from the light like an angel sent down from the heavens. The Dark Angel gasped out once he gazed across at Omega X walking down calmly with an evil smirk.
The group paused and remained silent to witness what was perhaps the most historic moment in the Digital Universe's history. For the first time in thousands of Digi-millenia, a reborn Digi-Mazoku has arisen to declare war on an unsuspecting enemy. In this case, Saitou was gazing down the eyes of a true legend. A real myth. A son of an ancient Mazoku lord, still residing somewhere in the Dark Realm.
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.
Omega X level five stops right at the center of the battlefield and sets his glare directly on Saitou. His voice was the mixture of his own and that of the Mazoku lord who had contacted him. It was threatening and powerful with a mixture of serenity. His crimson eyes emitted a bright aura and his grin widened exposing two demon fangs.
"Sorry to keep you waiting! Oh and pardon me for not introducing myself. You can simply call me Omega X Level Five. Better yet, just refer to me as WAR GOD MODE!"
As soon as he said that, several angle views of Omega X's new form was fully displayed. First, a view of his backside was shown followed by his front side and a head shot view. The wind blew against his spiked hair. His tail wriggled around sensitively against the strong winds.
Feeling the mighty presence of War God Omega X, Saitou felt a mixture of shock and excitement. He was starting to get anxious over receiving the ultimate opportunity to battle a Mazoku warrior reawakened after many thousand of Digi-Millenia. To Saitou, it was his real honor to test his full Saint Light ki against a Digi-Mazoku. No other warrior had managed to give Saitou a real challenge until Omega X returned from death's doors.
"What the heck is going on here! Is that even Tai!" Dimitri exclaimed.
"What's with the crazy silver hair and the freakish tribal tattoos! His body is covered with fur!" Keke stated.
"Who cares! He's still my dad and no matter what form he takes, I'm by his side all the way!" Max replied.
"Well, with that hair, it looked like he stuck his hand into an electric socket," Mega Gargomon joked through Terriermon's witty voice.
"Well, what do you think, X?" Sora asked.
"Not so sure myself. I've never even seen a Digi-Mazoku in person before."
"This is such a rare treat," Pikkan gasped. "My Alterian people would always tell stories about War Gods, but I never thought Tai would end up becoming a Mazoku War God."
"Kari? What do you make of this?" Ultima X asked.
"I'm only going by theory. I'm not sure what touched it off, but it appears that my brother's body has awakened completely as a Mazoku descendant. He and Agumon accepted the transformation that the Mazoku desired."
"That's very a very good theory, Kari," Dorothy nodded in agreement. "Not to shabby."
"If that's the case, this Mazoku power must be older than the ancient spirit warriors," Susanoomon said.
"Even as old or older than the Hazard," Gallantmon gulped. "Glad this Mazoku is on our side."
"Otherwise, we'd be in big trouble," Cyberleomon replied.
"No way would my dad ever attack us. He would remember us. Heck, I was the only one that ever reached out to him when he turned into a beast before," Max thought. "Now, as a Mazoku, he's going to cream Saitou and send him to his grave. I know you can do it, father."
Back on the battlefield, the two men stared each other down without a show of fear. Saitou was a little distressed for the moment but soon he sported a small grin. The opportunity has finally presented itself. This was Saitou's chance to challenge the sheer might of a true Digi-Mazoku. He might as well be staring Death in the face and shrug him off.
"This is perfect…" Saitou muttered.
"Ugh! Did you guys see that! Saitou just cracked a damn smile when he saw a freaking Digi-Mazoku!" growled Beelzebumon. "He really is an arrogant punk!"
"If you ask me, Saitou's making a big mistake if he thinks he can take Tai head on in his Mazoku form," War Angemon said.
"I'm not so sure," Lady Moinanea whispered. "They seem pretty even judging by their energy signals."
"Is that right?" Sora asked. "Well, I have a good feeling that will change soon. Just call it a hunch…"
"No, I agree Sora," Rei spoke out. "This is Taichi we're talking about. He'll find a way to surprise Saitou-san."
"How can Saitou be so sure he can even take my dad on?" Max wondered.
"That's besides the point," X answered. "Tai isn't the only one who has changed. Looking at Saitou now, I get the sense that he has transcended everything else. As if he is aware of everything…"
"Aware of everything, you say?" Shintomon asked.
"Back when he was fighting in the cave, there was a jumble of emotions clouding Saitou's fractured mind. His combat was so filled with violence, hatred and malice. He felt a sense of superiority. His heart was so dark even for a typical villain. But now, he doesn't have that."
"Agreed," Lady Moinanea replied. "Indeed he doesn't."
"The harsh conflict surrounding Saitou has now vanished," nodded Pikkan.
"Right, like a change of balance," Mystic Celesta said.
"What do you mean?" Max looked over to X.
"Just watch for yourself, little guy. You'll get the idea."
"Don't make a stupid mistake against Saitou, Tai. This is perhaps your final opportunity to finish this guy off," Sora thought.
Suddenly, the Dark Angel was starting to chuckle to himself in enjoyment. Omega X quickly took offense to this and scowled calmly.
"You are indeed the descendant of the Digi-Mazoku. Ha! I couldn't be any happier!" Saitou gave a heartily laugh.
"What's so funny about that?"
"Nothing really. I'm just thinking of how utterly lucky of a man I am."
"How's that?"
"Well, let's put it like this. I'm fighting a beast that appears every once forty plus digi-generations. There's no mistake."
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"It has been my greatest desire to be able to fight a being just like you! A true Digi-Mazoku!"
"Ha. I'm going to change that feeling of desire into one of regret. You will learn you lesson… HUMAN!"
As soon she he yelled out, Omega X's crimson eyes brimmed a demonic glow. Lighting strikes across the background into an array of streaks. The battle is ready to be determined in perhaps the final moment. Neither man was going to give out and back away. For Saitou, it was his lucky chance to test his full Saint Light ki against an ancient force of destruction. For Omega X, it was the pleasure to make his excited enemy regret his decision to challenge a true Digi-Mazoku.
The group watches on across the skies and prepared to witness history in the making. The fate of many worlds would be placed on these two warriors' shoulders. However, for these two, it was to finish their fight and enjoy themselves.
Meanwhile, everyone else who had escaped the caverns finally arrived at the scene. Hercules Kabuterimon, Rosemon, Guardromon, Antiramon, Ankylomon and Zudomon arrived at the site. The digimon stopped while looking out towards the face off.
"Whoa! What's going on here!" Mimi calls out.
"It looks like Saitou with the black outfit," Kazu pointed out.
"What about that other guy with the wild silver hair and the freakish tattoos?" Kenta asked.
The digimon were quick to sense the strong ki emitting from Omega X and recognized him.
"That's Tai and Agumon!" Hercules Kabuterimon exclaimed.
"Say, what! That's Tai and Agumon!" Suzie cried out.
"Is this true?" Jeri asked.
"It looks like he's been playing around with an electric socket," Calumon tilted his head in confusion.
"I suggest we get clear back since this fight will get messy," Rosemon suggested. "Their battle auras will simply fry us."
"Inconceivable! So, this is the Digi-Mazoku? I'm getting e-mails from Gennai as we speak!" Izzy exclaimed.
"A digi-what? Where are Keke and Dimitri?" Mimi asked worryingly.
Pointing up towards the skies, Cody directed Mimi's attention to the children. She calmly let out a sigh of relief and directs her full attention on the battlefield.
"Hoo boy, Tai's looking sharp," Mimi remarked.
"If what Gennai says about the Digi-Mazoku being an angry force of war, then I shudder what Tai will do to Saitou," Izzy nodded.
"I'd be quiet if I were you. Looks like they are about to start," Ankylomon stated.
With their eyes directed towards the battlefield, the two warriors quickly sported bright flame-like auras. Saitou summoned forth his Saint Light ki while Omega X was sporting a bright red one. In fact, a slight power up from Omega X caused the ground to sink under the pressure of his power. That was only just at least one-tenth percent of his Mazoku strength. His aura exploded into a bright red-golden aura. Once again sporting a grin, Saitou stood his ground with lighting across the skies.
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There was a sudden pause and a temporarily stare down between the two massive powers. Saitou remained poised and ready to go another round. Then…
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SWISSSSSSSSSH!
Omega X instantly disappears from sight and catches Saitou off guard. The Dark Angel desperately searched around his whereabouts and failed to pick up on his ki. He turned to his left and found nothing. To his rest, he found nothing. Looking up, the Dark Angel didn't find a single trace of the Mazoku warrior.
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Immediately turning around, he caught a glimpse of Omega X reappearing out before him with his fist held out. Saitou put up his guard and tried to go on the defensive, but… The warrior played a foul and instantly teleported out with his Time Warp . Gasping, Saitou was once again thrown off his guard. He quickly felt an approaching power over to his left side. Saitou faces his right direction and then…
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The warrior's fist met directly with Saitou's jaw and left an imprint across his right cheek. Saitou contorted with pain and spit out a mouth full of blood/spit. For the first time since phasing to his pure form, the Dark Angel FELT PAIN! He cried out in pain and goes skidding across the sandy landscape. He couldn't even control or prevent his own fall. He goes skidding across the sand.
Everyone looks on with shock at the sudden turn of events that never was supposed to happen. Tai, as the Digi-Mazoku, was actually gaining the upper hand over Saitou during the first phases of the brawl. Max's mouth widened into a grin and he called out for his father's namesake in support.
"GO, FATHER! KICK HIS ASS!"
Still skidding across the sands face first, there was a sudden movement rushing past him undetected. It was none other than Omega X. Reappearing out of invisibility, Omega X takes advantage of Saitou and delivers a kick directly to his face. He wheezed out more blood through his nose and mouth profusely. Smelling the fresh whiff of blood, Omega X flies across like a hungry shark ready to tear its prey apart.
Rocketing towards the skies, Omega X sets his sights directly onto Saitou and comes down with his feet ready to stomp down on the Dark Angel. He changed his mind and sent numerous of ki blasts directly into his exposed gut. Each blast took their toll on Saitou and caused him jolt back.
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ZAP! ZAP! ZAP! ZAP! ZAP!
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Saitou's head jolted back along with his entire body by these devastating shots. The Mazoku warrior proceeds to stomp his feet wildly onto Saitou's body like a maniac possessed. Each stomp pushed deeper into Saitou's body and he felt his ribs starting to fracture from the devastating blows. Any normal man would have been crushed and turned to pulp, but not Saitou. His strong will helped to ensure his survival and the wrath of this angry War God.
However, the severe punishment for the Dark Angel did not conclude. No, the War God was far from finished. He picked Saitou up by his shirt and hoisted him up. With one swift movement, he slammed a fist directly into Saitou's gut and forced more blood to emerge out of his mouth. While he regurgitated more crimson, Omega X slammed even more fists directly into Saitou and fractured his ribs further. The fists moved out so rapidly that even Saitou couldn't make track of the movements. The threshold of pain was much too overbearing for Saitou to bear yet his strong will to survive kept him alive. Only for a short time.
Throwing out a punch across, Omega X successfully connects with a fist to Saitou's jaw. The force of the punch sent Saitou sailing across the Dark Realm heavens. Lighting struck across the background to give the scene a more dramatic effect. As Saitou's body sailed across, Omega X phases out from sight and used his Time Warp to follow in pursuit of his prey.
Reappearing a few meters away, Omega X throws out a kick. Saitou attempted to block out the block with his arms, but it was too late. He didn't get the time to block out the Mazoku's ferocious kick. The direct attack collided with Saitou and sent him flying across. Several rock formation columns were standing out in the background. The Dark Angel plummeted through several of these columns and caused them to collapse altogether.
The Mazoku flew across past light speed and snatched Saitou by his left arm. Unleashing a loud defiant battle cry, Omega X hurled the Dark Angel across the Dark Realm. They have moved out directly from the desert into a more mountainous region. With Saitou still sailing across the heavens, Omega X reappears above him after phasing out from his last positioned location. He grabs Saitou's head and bashed it across with not one… Not two… Not even three… But FIFTEEN HEAD BUTTS directly!
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BAM! BAM! BAM! BAM! SMASH! SMASH! CRACK!
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Even those deadly head shots didn't crack Saitou's head open! But the blows managed to create a gash across Saitou's forehead. Blood emerged and the Dark Angel was soon going to bear a crimson mask. Blood splattered across Omega X's face, which he cleaned it right off by licking the crimson with his tongue.
Omega X wraps his arms around Saitou, plummets towards a tall rock column at fast paced speed and pile drives him directly through it. A
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BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOM!
The impact caused the mountain to collapse and cause a massive explosion with pounds of rock debris scattering. Omega X channeled ki energy through his fists and slammed the direct blows into Saitou's gut. Each fist slammed hard into Saitou, crushing more of his ribs and forcing more blood to splatter out of his mouth. The Dark Angel's face contorted with a mixture of pain and fear. Yes, for the first time since forever, the Dark Angel was feeling FEAR for the Mazoku.
Omega X continued on with his ruthless, demonic assault as his fists were doing their damage onto Saitou. The Dark Angel didn't even get a chance to counter attack with the Mazoku maintaining total control over the fight. Omega X pummeled away at Saitou madly and ferociously. The sheer might of his Mazoku strength caused the rock column to crumble. With one more powerful thrust from his left fist, he drives it directly into Saitou's chest cavity and…
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The sternum was cracked by the sheer force of Omega X's devastating blow. This caused Saitou to regurgitate even more crimson right out of his mouth. He was already losing more blood than he should have. Omega X's body was nearly drenched by the Dark Angel's blood and he smelt the stench. It was somewhat very pleasant to him.
The rock column collapsed to the ground and shattered under the Mazoku's might. Saitou's body fell down without a sign of life. Omega X followed out in pursuit of his prey and swooped down like a raptor. He sends a boot into Saitou's chest and cracked down his sternum even further. The Dark Angel continued to fight through this despite already being put near death as it was. The Mazoku was not going to let him off that easily. He feels the punishment was not sufficient enough. Dark Angel needed to be taught a lesson about underestimating the might of a true Digi-Mazoku.
The Dark Angel was indeed in for a rude awakening.
Other Side of the Dark Realm.DarkOcean
Deep within the darkest depths of the mysterious Dark Ocean, there is an underwater dark city teeming with life. It is said that the ancestors of the Mazoku lords actually evolved from ancient undersea demons, but that was only a theory. It is said the lost data of killed dark digimon were sent here to be reconfigured. Not partially true since many have been sent to eternal limbo.
A pair of red fuming eyes watched the ongoing battle and gasped at the amount of power the Mazoku was emitting. It was beyond anything he has ever sensed during his long reign as the Dark Undersea Master.
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The underwater Cthulu beast swung his squid-like tentacle limbs and snatched the orb. He didn't think that a direct descendant of a Digi-Mazoku lord would ever rise again. If there was anything that threatens this beast's kingdom was the awakening of another Mazoku.
"Another Mazoku son born after thousands of Digi-Millennia? Even a power of this magnitude will threaten the very existence of the DarkOcean. MY reign was to be flawless without any interruptions to occur for another thousand years or so."
After unleashing a loud, deafening roar, the wings on the beast's back spread wide across. He felt anxious yet fearful of the Digi-Mazoku since he somehow knew the same being that awoken Omega X's Mazoku life force.
"Toushinmon. You dare to unleash this monstrosity onto the Dark Realm and the Digital Realms? If he destroys the Dark Realm, the balance between Yami and Hikari will be thrown out of proportion. Both human and digital worlds will suffer the most devastating apocalypse any being could ever phantom. Chaos and despair will spread. There will be nothing left. Even the Child of Light, who I had nearly had in my grasp, will not be able to push back the fury of the Digi-Mazoku's anger. For I, Dagomon, will not tolerate this. It's only a matter of time before the Dark God arrives to put a stop to this disaster. If this Mazoku is allowed to reach into his full complete control, then it is the end for all of us. Light and darkness. You'll regret making this mistake, Toushinmon. Your awakened son will end us all."
Stepping back towards the darkness of his underwater chamber, the monster identified as Dagomon backed away from his orb and sighed out. He came close to reaching God-like pinnacle power if he had successfully captured Hikari after the events of the War Games. Alas, he must sit within his kingdom and witness warriors surpassing his own divine power. Only time will tell if Dagomon will ever target the Child of Light again.
Suddenly, the dark sea master felt a powerful presence approaching the Dark Realm and shuddered at the thought of his reemergence. The time of reckoning was at hand…
"So, he has finally come. The day of reckoning has officially begun…"
(A/N: For those of you confused. Don't worry. I have a Dark Ocean movie fic based on the events that take place months after the conclusion of Virus' War Games.)
The Dark Realm.8:44 P.M.
Back at the battle site of the mountainous range east of the desert valley, Omega X was still in complete control over the course of the battle. The warrior took advantage of his near dead opponent by winding up and driving a fist directly into his cracked ribs. Saitou gasped out as every ounce of air was knocked out of him and caused more blood to emerge out of his mouth. The Dark Angel could even barely breathe anymore and his vision was blurring out.
His life was nearing its climax and this wasn't exactly the way he wanted to go out before meeting death's doors. He could even barely make it to his feet and slowly raised his head to face the Mazoku warrior. Having seen enough of his adversary suffering, Omega X snatched Saitou by the neck and slowly raised him like a trophy prize. An evil, sinister grin forms across the Mazoku's face. It was time to end the Dark Angel's life for every horrible deed he has committed over the years. It was time to meet his maker.
Meanwhile, the two large groups were looking on with utter disbelief. It was a complete turnaround for the last battle that had occurred. They all knew that Tai had this fight in the bag and Saitou no longer stood a chance in hell. X became convinced of this by nodding his head.
"Awesome! Way to go, dad! Saitou's way out of my dad's league!" Max exclaimed.
"This is no contest anymore. We can all sigh a relief and know that we have been spared," Keke cheered.
"Unreal! This is completely unreal!" Gallantmon replied.
"Why didn't he have powers like these when I first trained him?" X wondered.
"Who would have guessed he was concealing so much power!" shouted War Angemon.
"Apparently, his and Agumon's ancestor was a god at battle and war," Dorothy stated in theory.
"There's no longer any chance of Saitou winning this, being a human as he is," Mystic Celesta nodded.
"Let's so hope, Kari," Sora thought.
Holding a tight grip on Saitou by his neck, Omega X held him dangling and felt his ki depleting rapidly. This man no longer posed any threat to the Mazoku warrior. All Omega X could do was snicker at the pathetic state of the Dark Angel. He was battered, broken and bleeding through the mouth profusely. The internal injuries were already taking a toll on his body, proving that he was no 'God' as he claimed he was.
"Ha. Do you really think challenging me was a great opportunity for you?"
"… Argh… Gah…"
"WELL! DO YOU!"
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All the Dark Angel could do was gag once Omega X's hand gripped tighter around the man's neck. A snap was heard as the warrior's grip was crushing Saitou's voice box slowly. The more slow the pressure, the more pain escaped through Saitou's body.
"I am not going to be beaten by the likes of you."
Saitou could hardly even speak out as he gagged out desperately for a chance to speak. The Mazoku warrior wouldn't give him that opportunity. The Dark Angel had now just become another victim of the Digi-Mazoku's wrath.
"Now to finish this."
Omega X brought Saitou closer to him up close and goes face-to-face with the struggling human. All Omega X could do was snicker and taunt his dying adversary. There was not even a shred of remorse across the Mazoku's demonic eyes. He only uttered three words.
"Playtime is over."
With that said, the Mazoku warrior tossed Saitou's helpless body up into the skies above. The man's body was flung across like a lifeless rag doll. It was time… Omega X was hell bent on finishing his greatest enemy and his best opponent. He proceeded to cup both sides to his side and maximized his ki to ten times the normal ki energy. He collected a massive ki ball around his palms and was prepared to finish. The Terra Beam, at ten times the power, was ready to be launched for Saitou's near lifeless corpse.
"Get him, dad! Let him have it! Make him pay for everything he's done to us!" Max encouraged his father.
"Do it, Tai! Don't give him another chance to regain his strength!" Ultima X calls out.
"LET HIM HAVE IT!" the majority group of the warriors called out in support.
"This is the only way. If Saitou-san continues to live any longer, he will only open more tunnels to release devastating monsters on our worlds," Rei thought. "Do it, Taichi. End his suffering."
Grinning like a madman, Omega X was prepared to launch his largest Terra Beam ever created. But before he had a chance to call out and shoot his attack, a telepathic link was cut off. Omega X's eyes returned back to reality and looked down to notice his hands forming a massive energy ball.
"What's happening! Who's doing this! Why am I set on launching this blast!"
Suddenly, Omega X looked back and came to the realization that he was no longer in control of his own actions. There was another force at work and controlling Omega X like a marionette. He no longer had control over any portion of his body, but his mind was coming back to him.
"Hey! What are you doing! Give me back my damn body!"
"BE SILENT! YOU JUST KEEP QUIET AND WATCH!"
"Like hell I will!"
With an internal struggle taking place within the warrior's mind, the 'being' has regained complete control over Omega X and forced him to unleash his most powerful technique. This would be one a grand scale, which puts every other Terra Beam to shame.
"DIE! TERRA BEAM! TIMES ONE THOUSAND!"
Finally, Omega X pushed his hands forward and launches a building-sized energy beam directly into the heavens. The entire area trembled heavily under the blast's sheer might and howled towards Saitou's flying corpse. Everything began to run into slow motion but not long before Omega X regained control of his mind. The link with the 'being' was cut off and the Mazoku warrior looked up towards the Dark Realm's pitch black skies.
Everyone else looks on with utter disbelief at how immensely large the Terra Beam looked from a far distance. It was under the firm belief that not even Saitou would even stand a chance to withstand this grand scale attack.
However, Omega X had a different opinion on the matter. He calls out indirectly towards Saitou as if warning him about the massive blast aimed directly for him.
"SAITOU! MOVE OUT OF THE WAAAAY!"
Upon hear this warning call, the groups were gasping on in shock. They couldn't believe that Tai would even call out to warn the Dark Angel about the approaching attack even after the hell he has put the whole Digi-Destined team through. Max didn't believe his own father would so any mercy for a man who had just murdered him in the cave.
"Dad! Just what are you thinking! Isn't this what you wanted! To avenge us for everything he's put us through! Saitou made his bed and now he has to lie in it!"
The massive Terra Beam was coming in at a speed already beyond the light speed. However, the whole scene had turned into slow motion to bring about a more dramatic effect. Omega X looks on with his mouth gaping open in bewilderment. He couldn't believe he had launched an even larger Terra Beam than his Times Ten. Saitou could even barely manage to hear the sonic screams of the blast launched at him. His Ki Kou Toui armor was quickly dispersed and his civilian clothing returned all torn.
The Dark Angel barely moves his head to the side to see the massive beam coming right for him. An instant flashback of his entire life had flashed before his very own eyes, much like Omega X endured before his eventual end. However, in this case scenario, there was no coming back for Saitou. He manages to smirk for one final second before the beam directly nailed him head on. His body became swallowed by the monstrous blast and sent hurtling across the Dark Realm's landscape. His shirt was completely disintegrated within the blast with his lifeless body going along for the ride.
The blast went shooting across as far as the nearest mountain range. One millisecond later and that mountain range were reduced to a pile of rubble. The blast landed onto the surface and exploded into a massive scale impact. The blast disperses out and in its place was a massive cloud of charred smoke.
"No! Damn it! Not like this!" Omega X calls out.
He instantly flared up an aura and takes flight across towards where his blast had sent Saitou. Meanwhile, the warrior's comrades were caught surprised by this turn of events.
"What! Why is he even doing this! He set out what he wanted to accomplish!" Susanoomon exclaimed.
"He finished off Saitou and won the day, but why is he even worried for his survival?" Ultima X wondered.
"Well, he certainly can't make up his mind, can he?" Sonja sighed.
"Dad! Wait for us! We can confirm his death by checking out where that blast sent his corpse!" Max calls out.
"Tai. What's the meaning of this insanity?" Metalla X thought.
"I've got to wonder what my brother is thinking," Mystic Celesta wondered.
"Well, there's no point in looking on like a bunch of dopes. C'mon, we have to check this out!" X calls out to everyone. "Hey, Izzy!"
Hearing upon his name called, the computer whiz looked up to see X waving out to him directly.
"I wonder what's up? First Tai launches that killer blast, roasts that Saitou creep and then goes chasing after him," Mimi said.
"I don't know but I saw a disdained look across his face. Something was troubling him," Rosemon replied.
"He's worried about Saitou," Hercules Kabuterimon answered.
"Huh! But, why! Shouldn't he at least be happy about his victory!" Kazu cried out. "He kicked Saitou's ass, made sure he paid the price and sent him packing with that attack!"
"Yeah! That was like the mother of all Terra Beams!" Kenta replied.
"I'm just relieved that it didn't manage to reduce this planet to rubble or we would have been screwed," nodded Guardromon.
"Well, whatever the case, X wants us to follow him. Besides, I really want to go see Pikkan and Leomon," Jeri stated. "Ready to get going, Suzie?"
"Yes. I'm worried for Henry and Terriermon," the Wong child said with worry in her voice.
"Well, then. Shall we get a move on then?" Antiramon suggested.
"Sounds like a plan," Zudomon stated.
"They're heading out to where Tai just left. Let's move out!" Joe calls out to the digimon.
With that said, upon Joe's command, the remaining digimon marched across the landscape. Just ahead, they saw the devastation left behind by the Terra Beam. The once beautiful mountain range was nothing more than a large mile-wide pile of debris. Charred smoke emerged from out of pot holes and faint steam emerged to signify that magma would surface soon.
"Incredible! Look at all this!" Cody gasped. "Tai did all of this with his Terra Beam. I'm so glad he didn't decide to destroy the Dark Realm."
"One would think he was only aiming for Saitou and nothing more," Ankylomon stated. "I'm glad we were on the receiving end of this."
"Hey! Look! They're already over there as it is! Phoenixmon and the others are where Saitou was possibly last seen," Izzy announced to everyone. "Though I doubt Saitou will ever be the same after Tai's largest Terra Beam attack."
"Yeah! There's no way he could have survived that!" Kazu declared. "I mean, several mountain ranges were reduced to rubble and this whole dimension trembled under his power!"
"Well, this is Saitou and he's been pulling off some indescribable feats thus far," Hercules Kabuterimon stated.
"Admit it to yourself that there was no way he would have survived that! I agree with Kazu for once," Mimi sighed.
"They're already gathered around! Let's hurry it up, Zudomon! I want to see this for myself!" Joe calls to his partner.
"Right!"
Unbeknownst to them, an anonymous pair was slowly emerging from out of a cavern behind heavy brush. The first to reveal himself was Ryo Akiyama and the other… was Monodramon. His eyes were set directly towards where the groups were heading out to view the site of the destructive blast. The dark presence within the dragon digimon felt Saitou's life force being drained away and nodded his head.
"So, it has been done? Saitou has fallen. No matter, I will step in to have some fun with these foolish humans. Game, set, start."
…
…
With Phoenixmon landing down, the passengers on her back got off and gathered over to find Omega X holding Saitou's lifeless form by what was left of his shirt. Screaming out of anger, Omega X was shaking Saitou in attempt to reawaken him. There was still a tiny portion of life force left in Saitou despite being blasted by an enormous blast that Omega X had just demonstrated. As soon as Phoenixmon landed, the other warriors levitated to the site.
"Tai! We're here! Hey! Aren't you paying attention!" Gallantmon calls out.
"He isn't even acknowledging us," War Angemon worried.
"What's this all of a sudden?" Metalla X wondered.
"C'mon, Saitou! Wake up! Wake up, you stupid son of a bitch! Open your eyes! That finish didn't count! We have to do it over! We can restart and finish where we left off!"
Omega X held Saitou's lifeless by his sleeved shirt and strangled him to wake up from his small coma. The warriors gathered and even they were confused by his behavior.
"What are you saying, dad? You just kicked his butt and now you're begging for him to wake up?" Max asked with confusion.
"I mean. Isn't this what you wanted?" Shintomon asked.
"You got your revenge," Rei Saiba stated.
"Tai! Listen to yourself! You just scored a huge victory! Saitou has been decisively defeated!" Pikkan.
"You kicked his ass! You have earned this victory!" Cyberleomon proclaimed.
"Whoever might have fired that Terra Beam wasn't me!" Omega X declared.
"Huh! But we clearly saw you fire that blast," Beelzebumon said.
"Yeah. It looked like me, but it wasn't really 'me' me! It was my body but it wasn't the actual me in there! By the time I realized what was happening, I had already blasted him!"
"What do the hell do you mean! Have you lost it, Tai!" Sora exclaimed towards her husband.
"Yeah, maybe you ought to lie back and rest some rest," Keke suggested.
"Maybe this new form of his is making his mind hallucinating," Dimitri wondered.
Suddenly, having realized he has a small portion of life left, Saitou coughs out a mouth full of blood and wheezes heavily. The group all gathered around gasped in shock but Omega X put his hand out to everyone to stand back.
"Saitou! You've alive!" Omega X gasped. "Shintomon. Can you come over here and heal him with your powers? Something to restore his strength? He's not even dead and needs a boost."
"Unfortunately, I can't, Taichi," the higher digimon sighed. "I already used up most of my energy while fighting him. All I can do is offer comfort by softening his pain."
"Feh. Just soften his pain, huh? What good are your powers when you can't use them?" Omega X scoffed. "What about you, TK and Kari? You have your Hope and Light mystic powers to heal him."
"Sorry, but we used up most of our energy too. Besides, I would never heal a bastard like that after everything he's put us through," War Angemon growled. "He's no better than any other villain we've faced."
"Kari…?"
"No, I'm sorry. We need to recover our energy."
"I see… Ok then. What else can we do! We can't just leave him like this! This is not the way I wanted our duel to end! Not like this! I'm disappointed to not finish such an honorable battle. Fine, we'll just give him some medicine. Pikkan, you still have access to the digi-healing pills?"
"Yeah, but it will require time to regrow more."
"Time isn't exactly what we have left. Ok, Pikkan. Go ahead and take your time. We'll wait out, but I can't say the same for Saitou."
"No, that won't be necessary."
As soon as the mysterious voice calls out, everyone turned around to locate the source of the voice. Omega X looks up ahead to find a portal opening through time and space itself. He felt the familiar ki of the human boy who had conspired with the Dark Angel. Neo Saiba emerged out of the portal with a cut across his left eye.
"Neo! You're still alive!" Rei calls out. "oh, brother! I'm so glad to see you!"
"Rei… I'm sorry for the trouble I've put you through. Do you forgive me?" Neo offered a hand out.
"I… Well…"
"No way she would ever shake hands with the likes of you again!" Max growled. "You didn't even care when Saitou nearly had her killed!"
"I've looked back to my mistakes and I'm ready to make a fresh start. Besides, Saitou wouldn't have killed her with me at his side."
"You're not making any sense!" Keke hissed.
However, Rei was starting to realize what her brother was trying to tell her. She looked directly into his eyes and sensed she could trust his judgment. A small smile forms across her face.
"You're forgiven brother. Besides, we were both misguided by Saitou's ways," the younger Saiba replied.
"Yes. I knew you'd see it my way, sister. Now we can return back home as a family."
"So, you're going to actually wait out for father to return?"
"…"
"Neo?"
"That's not important now. You're not the only reason I came here, Rei," Neo said as he shifted his attention on Omega X and his friends.
"So, you came here to finish the job?" Omega X growled. "You should know that this is my new War God form. Even a mere human like you would be pissing their pants."
"Um, Tai. I doubt he came here to fight you," Sora whispered.
"Just let him speak what he has to say," Lady Moinanea suggested.
With a single nod, Omega X gazed over back to Neo Saiba and watched her emerge out of the portal. The boy walked over to the fallen Saitou and lowered his head.
"Just let Himo die like this, please," Neo replied.
"No! Don't be ridiculous!" Omega X retorted. "You keep out of this! No matter what, we're going to have a rematch!"
"Tai! That's enough!" Pikkan snapped.
"Yeah, dad. Don't go blowing off steam already," Max said.
"…I won't be satisfied if it ends like this!" Omega X speaks out. "I wanted to end this fight on my terms with the final blow!"
Letting out a sigh, Neo lowered his head once again and unveiled a startling revelation that would change the face of everything that has occurred until now. Even the Warrior of Courage was set to be taken back by this startling truth.
"Don't be foolish, Taichi Kamiya. Himo had only a half a month left to live anyway."
By the time he unveiled the truth, the entire group's mouths opened and their eyes widened. Silence had befallen them as they couldn't even belief what Neo had just stated. Yes, it was indeed fact. Saitou was already due to die sooner than any thought. Perhaps this was the reason why he was anxious to enter the Dark Realm. The mood made a complete 180 with the warriors and Digi-Destined speechless without thought. Their enemy that they had been chasing this whole time was already going to die even if he had declared victory.
Even X, Saitou's former teacher, couldn't believe the revelation. He stepped forward with a saddened look across his face. Everyone, including Omega X, lowered their heads over to Saitou's near lifeless corpse. His eyes were closed and his breathing was already shallow. Minute by minute passing, his life was already giving away to approaching after life.
"Himo was suffering from a malignant illness," Neo spoke to break through the temporarily silence. "He's all messed up from the inside. Doctor Akira confirmed that. Unfortunately, with his best medications, even he couldn't cure it. Any ordinary human, digimon or being would have already have been in their grave now. But, not Himo."
"No… Is this your damn idea of a joke?" Omega X growled intensely.
"Ugh… He's telling the truth," the voice of Saitou managed to speak up.
The group turned their attention down towards the fallen Dark Angel. Omega X walked closer over to Saitou and noticed a look of sympathy in his eyes. Even the warrior of courage was convinced that Saitou was speaking the truth. He felt his energy decreasing rapidly and the pain his body was undergoing.
"I'm… not making any excuses for my loss, Taichi Kamiya. With your Terra Beam, you proved to be many times stronger than I ever hoped to become. You are beyond even my greatest power… Even my Saint Light ki was utterly useless… against your Mazoku strength."
"No! That wasn't even my power!" Omega X retorted as he feel to his knees. "At that time, I wasn't even aware of what was going on! You and I need to finish our fight! I need to be convinced on who is the better man!"
"You must have unconsciously mastered the power you couldn't handle and fought that way," Saitou cracked a smile. "You clearly released that power. I'm convinced enough that you are indeed the victor."
"Damn it! No, you're not even listening to me! That still doesn't sit right with me! That wasn't me! I can't be satisfied!"
Growing frustrated, Omega X picked Saitou up by his sleeve and begged for him to reawaken from his near unconscious state. No matter what he tried that still didn't change the fact that Saitou was already near death's doors.
"You've got half a month! That's plenty! Take some painkillers or something! After you heal up, we can resume where we left off! We can do this over!"
"Tai, please. You're going to make a complete ass out of yourself like this," sighed Metalla X.
"Good grief, even he still wants to fight him beyond death. I'll never get these Kamiyas and their pride," Gallantmon sighed. "No offense, Kari. Max."
"None taken," the two Kamiyas responded.
Just then, the group turned to see Hercules Kabuterimon, Rosemon, Guardromon, Antiramon, Zudomon and Ankylomon arrive at the scene. Each of their passengers hopped off. Jeri was the first as she runs over to Pikkan and Cyberleomon. Calumon flew across to follow her along.
"Pikkan! Leomon! Oh, you two are all right!" Jeri cried out with joy. "I was so worried about you two!"
"Jeri, you should know that nothing was going to happen to us," Pikkan smirked. "Besides, it's going to taken more than injuries to kill this Alterian son of a-"
"Hey, what's going on here? All I'm hearing is Tai crying," Izzy spoke out.
"He's not happy with the result of the fight," Shintomon answered.
"But I thought he just blasted Saitou and clearly finished the fight," Kazu stated. "We clearly saw Saitou bite the dust!"
"Yeah! Tai totally rocked out there!" Kenta exclaimed.
"You two don't get it," Sakuyamon answered. "Oh, we'll tell you why a little later."
"Well, I'm interested to know," Cody replied with curiosity.
Listening upon Omega X's outbursts, the party group that had arrived gathered with everyone else. They were witnessing Omega X kneeling over while holding a grip on Saitou's torn sleeved shirt. The warrior turns around and looks up towards X with a begging look.
"Don't just stand there, X. Can't you do anything with your powers to restore him back to full health?"
"If I still had the ki energy I stored inside the Nexus Emerald, I would have easily treated him here," X replied.
"And the digicores are still inactive. So we can't use them to restore his health," Lady Moinanea reminded the warrior. "You also forget that even if the digicores were active, they are unable to cure natural diseases. So even when one dies of illness, the digicores cannot bring them back to life. Even if we upgraded, it still wouldn't make a difference. I'm sorry, Taichi."
"Plus, Himo already blew away my Nexus Emerald with his Saint Light ki," X continued on. "Besides, a good portion of that energy got consumed inside the cave along the way."
"What! What do you mean!" Omega X asked.
Outside Demon's Cavern.8:50 P.M.
Back outside the cavern territory, Gosenzomon had heard the entire conversation at hand. He motioned over towards the hovercraft and watched as a pigtailed girl awakened. She gasped as she looked across her body and realized that she was brought back to life. But, through the digicores? No, since they are still inactive. This was all thanks in part to X's Nexus Emerald powers.
"What just happened? One minute I'm dead and then I'm alive again? This isn't even remotely possible," Mari looked around confused. "I'm outside…"
"Well, did we get ourselves a nice little nap?" Black Gatomon said while approaching the girl.
"Wait, you're a digimon, aren't you?"
"Duh. My name is Black Gatomon," the male feline responded with a bow.
"What on earth happened to me here?"
"You've been saved by that X guy's emerald thing," Arukenimon answered her.
"Whoa! You're a digimon, too!"
"Arukenimon's my name."
"Don't worry. We're not going to hurt you," Mummymon replied.
"Um, ok. Now I'm surrounded by some weird people!" Mari panicked.
"Don't worry about these three," Buddamon spoke out while approaching the girl. "You'll be just fine. We're going to be sending you back where you came from soon."
"You mean, back home to my own world?"
"That is correct, but first there are some things that is needed to be done."
"Oh, but what about Saitou-san? Did he even reach the Dark Realm?"
"That he did."
"I see… So that man did get his wish after all," Mari sighed. "Do you know how he's doing?"
"I'm afraid he's already near death's doors as we speak. I'm sorry…"
This news brought shock to Mari as she lowered her head. Despite feeling betrayed by the Dark Angel, she at least felt some sympathy for the man she looked up to. She was even happy enough to call him her 'father'.
"Saitou-san. I can't believe it… Well, at least you got your wish. As long as you're happy, then I shouldn't have to worry. You've at least taught me some new quality ideals about life. I'll never forget the advice you've given me."
Gosenzomon nodded his head before setting his sights back on the viewing orb. He knew that the battle was already drawing to its inevitable conclusion.
"It's about time we wrap this up… Wait, why am I still feeling this dark vibe inside that territory. What else could be lurking in there without the Digi-Destined knowing? I smell trouble."
What was the elder sensing and could he be hinting to the untimely arrival of the dark spirit inhabiting Monodramon's body? Only time will tell and there wasn't enough time to spare.
Inside Saitou's Cavern Lair.8:51 P.M.
As the DW-STF still hard at work over sealing away the tunnel, the cocooned form of Myotismon started to tremble and release twin beams of energy. These beams materialized to take the form of two humans. One of which was a boy with a weird-mask and the other was an older man with long, dark hair.
Thanks in part to some of X's Nexus energy, the spirits of Sigma and Oikawa were restored. However, the same cannot be said for Myotismon since he was still sealed inside Mystic Celesta's tree.
Oikawa was the first to awaken as he found himself within the caverns. He gasped as he made eye contact with an unconscious Sigma.
"What is this place? What am I doing here?"
"Mr. Oikawa…" Omegamon X spoke out.
Turning around, the man found himself in the presence of the DW-STF general. Omegamon X offered a hand out to Oikawa. The man reluctantly took the digimon's hand but gave in.
"Don't worry, Mr. Oikawa. We'll make sure you are in good hands."
"But, what about the boy? We can't just leave him here."
"…"
"Well?"
"My men will help to carry him out later. You stay put until we're done sealing this tunnel."
"Do what you will. I need a little time to recollect my thoughts."
"As you wish…"
With that said, Omegamon X walked off from the man and resumed back to sealing the open tunnel with his comrades. This left Oikawa to kneel beside Sigma's side. He was hesitant at first since he was swallowed by Sigma in the first place. However, Oikawa wasn't going to abandon the boy in favor of his own life. He picked Sigma's body up and started onward towards the area where the DW-STF was hard at work.
"General! We've gotten word that monster activities are starting to decrease in the human world, but they will require our assistance sooner or later," War Greymon X reported.
"Ok, then. Once we seal this tunnel up, we shall move out to the human realm to take care of the problems. Is that clear?"
"SIR! YES, SIR!"
"Just what in the world happened here while I was away? I hope Taichi and those Digi-Destined are all right. Did they manage to find the Dark Angel?"
The Dark Realm.8:51 P.M.
Having heard X's side of the story, Omega X approached him with a quirked eyebrow.
"So you used some of your Nexus Emerald's energy to restore the lives of Mari, that Sigma kid and Mr. Oikawa."
"I've also managed to restore Hideto before I arrived at the caverns, too. Those kids will be directly sent back to their own world. As you know, they are not native in this dimension and it's up to Buddamon to send them away."
Suddenly, their conversation was hastily interrupted by a slight chuckle from Saitou. Both X and Omega X turned around to face him.
"You think that's funny?" X asked.
"I took that into account… Your Nexus Emerald was the last barrier, after all… I needed you to waste some of your ki power before using the Nexus Emerald on me… so that I could open the tunnel, and come to the Dark Realm."
"Himo, why did you go through all of this, just to open the tunnel to the Dark Realm? What reason compelled you to go through all the trouble to come here in the first place? You nearly risked all of humanity…"
"The Dark Realm… feels like home. The Dark Realm is the birth home of the virals that I killed, without knowing why I was doing it. Ever since I was a little boy, everything seemed strange… Why were there creatures that only I could see? Why did they hate me? Why did they want me to die? Without knowing the reasons, my fighting skills became sharp. Surely, I was a warrior for the righteous cause, and they were the villains, here to bring death to humanity. I had no doubts about such a simple duality. But I was wrong. The humans that I was sworn to protect were the very lowest of creatures. They were the greatest monsters than any of the virals I had slain. When I started having my doubts about my actions, I wondered what happened to all the virals that I had killed up until then, and was overcome by a feeling of helplessness. When I learned that I was out of time, my emotions erupted. Once that happened, I wanted to come here, no matter the cost. I wanted to see their world through their eyes. I'm glad to finally have come to their world. My true purpose was to die in the Dark Realm… and to be killed by one. My defeat came at the hands of a true Digi-Mazoku. Of course, that won't allow the virals that I killed to rest any easier… I can now finally rest."
"Oh, Himo," X muttered in sadness.
"Saitou-san," Rei whispered while feeling sympathy for the pitiful man.
Saitou smiles before turning his attention back directly on Omega X. He prepared to give him one final message before his soul was set to drift away into the after life.
"Taichi Kamiya. You seem to greatly enjoy yourself when you're fighting. For the first time, I, too, enjoyed fighting, if only for a moment. Until then… Thank you."
With that said, the Dark Angel closed his eyes slowly. The brightness within them started to fade away and his swallow breathing was decreasing. He was no longer even inhaling another whiff of air. His entire body trembled before succumbing to death and no longer twitched a single muscle. Finally, his head tilted to the side and… from there he died on the spot, but he died peacefully. The Dark Angel had finally succumbed to eternal peace.
Lighting struck across the background and everyone remained silent for the loss of Himo Saitou. The warriors felt no more ki energy within his body and felt his life force drifting away into an abyss. Rei Saiba shed a few tears before setting her sights on her brother.
"I'm ready to go whenever you are, Neo…"
Sitting up from the ground, Omega X lowered his head with his gaze on Saitou. Neo bends over and places an arm over Saitou's lifeless corpse. Almost immediately, Neo shifted his glare directly at Omega X and slightly turned his head away. He knew that Taichi was his rival from another world yet he knows he is powerless against this Taichi. Omega X turns away from Neo and places a hand over Rei's shoulder.
"Are you sure you want to go through with this, Rei?" Omega X asked.
"I'm sure."
"Oh, Rei. I wish you could at least stay a while," Max said.
"I know, but Neo and I are not natives in this world. We're intruders and should be returning home. But, I really want to thank each and everyone of you. Most specifically to Taichi, Sora and Max. You three are the best. Sora. I know you will take good care of Taichi and raise Max to be a wonderful young man."
"Oh, Rei…"
The Saiba female walks over to Sora and hugs her. Sharing some tears, Rei fid her farewell to Sora and kneels over to Max.
"Max. When you and Keke grow up, hopefully you'll remember me."
"We will, Rei. I know we came across with misunderstandings…"
"That was my fault, but you alone helped me what it was truly like to have true friends. You indeed are the son of Taichi Kamiya. Stay true to yourself and remain close to your friends. One day, you'll become a great young man with a bright ambition."
"Thank you, Rei. That really means so much."
"Yes… Well, take care Max. Keke. It was nice getting to know you."
"Likewise," Keke gives her a thumbs up.
Finally, she made eye contact with the older version of the young boy she grew to love in her world. She was a little intimidated by his Digital Level Five Mazoku form, but she knew it was still Taichi no matter what. She embraced the warrior and cried over his shoulders in happiness. Omega X patted her back gently. Neo was a little uncomfortable with the scene, however, he knew that his sister loves Taichi. He would allow her to have this chance to say her goodbyes.
"Taichi, it was great to know you in this world. Now I understand how it's like to have true friends. Even in this world, you're still the goofy guy who would pull pranks. Coming back to life like that? Lady Moinanea told me everything!" Rei giggled as she lightly punched him on the right shoulder.
"Ha! Well, I had to lighten up the mood. I hate getting depressed."
"You're no different from the Taichi of my world. You have yourself a sweet wife and a wonderful son. Take good care of them. Your son will grow up to be a great man like you."
"Rei. I don't know what else to say…"
"Just don't forget about me," Rei responded with a bow. "Arigato, Taichi-kun. Take care everyone!"
As Rei waved out to her new friends, she was unfortunate to leave them behind. The group each waved their goodbyes while others acknowledged her by nodding their heads. Once Rei stood by her brother's side, X motioned over towards Saitou's corpse.
"Himo. I'll take you myself…"
"Stay back!" Neo hissed. "I won't let you! Himo's gone. He's had enough. Let Saitou rest in peace, already. His desire was to be killed by the strongest of the Mazoku warriors in the Dark Realm. It turns out that Taichi and his digimon partner have now become the descendants of a Digi-Mazoku lord. They have become apart of the Mazoku race. Knowing Himo, he must have been happy about that."
"Neo, I…"
"X. Himo overcame those seven personalities that he created to withstand his self-contradiction, and in the end, he returned to the once pure Himo that he was. Saitou's soul has been saved in part."
Opening his hand behind him, Neo created another portal. This time it was large enough for him to carry out Saitou's lifeless form. He kneeled over to place Saitou's arms over his right shoulder. Neo placed a hand over the man's back and slowly started to drag him into the open portal. Accompanying him was Rei.
"Where are you going and taking Saitou?" X asked.
"Home. While Saitou was born in this continuity, we're taking him back to our world. Rei and I are taking him where his soul won't be subjected to your overbearing scorn and judgment. His soul will be safe from hypocritical higher powers who train a boy to be a killer and then hunt him down for being one as a man. You people… do NOT deserve to have Himo's soul. You should go to find another opponent, and continue to fight. We've had enough of it. Rei and I are going to give this man a proper burial that he deserves. Farewell to thy all."
With that said, Neo carried Saitou's lifeless form into the vortex portal. Rei followed him along but then turned around to face the team. Unlike neo, she gave them a warm smile and waved her final goodbyes to the group.
"Goodbye, Taichi. Hopefully we will meet again. Take good care of yourself. Don't worry about Neo and I. We will work things out. Until then, sayonara."
The tunnel closed up behind the Saiba siblings as they were transported back to their home dimension. Neo would ensure that they would return home safely without any disruptions.
The groups were left behind to think about everything that had just occurred just now. There was simply a lot on their minds, including Saitou's truth about wanting to go to the Dark Realm. Omega X felt the most disappointed out of the team and scoffed.
"Thanks, Rei. I do hope we will eventually meet again."
"Ok, now that was unexpected. I never saw that coming," Max sighed while falling back.
"Oh, Max. You're so silly," Keke giggled.
"Damn it!" Omega X cursed. "If I kicked his ass, then why does it feel like he won?"
"It's true in a way if you think about it," replied Shintomon. "He achieved the very goal he intended to accomplish from the beginning. More or less…"
"I agree, but it's a shame Tai never did get to finish it the proper way," Dorothy sighed.
"That takes care of one problem," Dimitri said. "Looks like our job here is done…"
"Afraid not. We still have a lot of cleaning up to do," Izzy stated. "Earth is still flooded with monsters. Looks like we'll need to find as many laptops as we can."
"That shouldn't be too difficult for us," Mega Gargomon said.
"A worldwide invasion of monsters is really nothing new to us," Susanoomon agreed. "The only thing we need to do is get out of here before we get trapped inside here."
"Um, before you guys ask anything else, how do you like your new form, dad?" Max asked. "I mean, wow! This Mazoku form is awesome!"
"Yeah, you could just call it my Digital Fusion level five form," Omega X replied.
"Oh, is that so? Well, if you can do it, then so can I," Metalla X scoffed.
"Hoo boy. I know where this is going to lead up," War Angemon sighed.
"Tell me about it," Ultima X nodded. "Hey, babe? Ready to get going?"
"As I ever will be…"
"Whoo. I can sure use a rest after this is all said and done," Gallantmon sighed.
"We'll get one when it's time," Sakuyamon said.
Calumon dives over towards Omega X and playfully lands in his hair.
"Yay! Tai's got a new form! Oh, by the way, did you notice your hair?"
"What about it?" Omega X noticed his spiked, silver hair. "Yeah, doesn't it look like I had stuck my hand through an electric socket?"
"I remember you actually doing that once," Mystic Celesta giggled.
"I did not!"
"Yeah, you did! The whole house lost power because of your stupid action!"
"Oh, Tai. What am I going to do with you?" Sora sighed.
"Well, he is your husband," X snickered.
"Oh, is that so, Max? How about I rearrange your hair!" Sora said as she grabbed X's hair. "Here! Let me style it for you! Ha! There!"
"Hey, watch the hair!"
"That would be something, my Matt would say. Right, honey?" Mimi teased Metalla X.
"Um… I don't know what you're talking about!"
"Wow, plus those tribal markings," Max stared in awe over his father's new form. "You're so awesome! My dad can do anything! He's ascended through five Digital fusion forms! Anybody who objects to my dad being the strongest, say I…"
For a moment, there was nothing but silence until Keke spoke up.
"I!"
"Oh, you object, Keke!"
"Yeah, cause I know my dad will eventually reach a level similar to your dad's level five."
"But your dad is no Mazoku!"
"So? He'll find a way to transform into something cooler than a Mazoku."
"Oh, you'd like to see our dads fight again, would you?"
"I sure as hell would!"
"Fine then! We'll see who comes out on top next time! What do you say?"
"Hey, I'm cool with that to be honest," Keke smirked while looking out to the skies.
"Whatever makes you happy," Max whispered as he snuck up on Keke and started tickling her.
"Ha! Ha! Ok! Ok! I quit! You win!"
As the children shared a playful game, X steps forward to confront Omega X.
"As you should know, Tai. Agumon. Your ancestor was apparently an Upper S or even a Super class being. When I say ancestor, he's probably alive somewhere in the Dark Realm."
Lowering his eyes, Omega X managed to mutter, "Is that right? I'm sure he must have been the one who took over my consciousness in the middle of my fight with Saitou."
"Huh? Is that possible?" War Angemon asked.
"What makes you so sure?" Cody wondered.
"Maybe you were just hearing voices," said Joe. "Sometimes you would need to find some help if you're all of a sudden hearing voices."
"You're right, Joe, but I did really hear a strange voice."
"Wow, my brother's hearing voices?" Mystic Celesta wondered.
"Then again, you did used to glow and become possessed by the source of light," Ultima X said. "Don't you hear voices from time to time?"
"Sometimes, but keep those to myself."
"Whoops, sorry I shouldn't have brought it up."
"It's okay, Davis," Omega X spoke up for his sister. "Apparently, now I was possessed by my ancestor because I heard his voice and he personally turned me into his own personal marionette."
He instantly looked back to that moment before he ascended into War God Mode and finished off Saitou. He remembered those forceful words from that other being.
"You are the one at last…"
"Who are you?"
"You don't know how to use your power! LET ME SHOW YOU!"
These were the words that came straight out of the being's mouth that enabled Omega X to become what he is right now.
"The last thing I heard before everything going silent, I blacked out."
"Then what?" Ultima X asked.
As soon as David asked that, Omega X cupped out his hands in front of him as if he were preparing to fire off his Terra Beam. This caused Ultima X to leap back and trip over backwards.
"Ow! Hey! Watch where you're pointing that thing! Give a little warning next time!"
"He's just demonstrating, Davis," Sonja sighed.
"Well, you asked me what happened next, Davis. When I regained consciousness, I had fired off my largest Terra Beam ever. It had power beyond compare. There's no way I could release it now. I saw that blast heading for Saitou as if everything were in slow motion. That guy… I can't forget that face. He is deep within the Dark Realm."
He turned around and faced directly towards the beyond the Dark Realm territory with a determined look. That look indicated that he was more than ready to locate that Mazoku ancestor of his and beat the holy hell out of him.
"That settles it!"
"What's the matter?" X asked.
"I'm… I'm going to go look for the guy that controlled! If that old bastard is still here, then I'm off to find him myself!"
Everyone stood back with utter silence as none of them were brave enough to talk the Digi-Mazoku out of his choice. However, Sora stepped up and disagreed with her husband's choice.
"Tai? What are you talking about! Let's just drop the matter already. C'mon, let's go home together. It's been a rough few days. I'd like to leave this place. The sooner, the better."
"As it is, I haven't gotten any satisfaction!" Omega X growled. "My ancestor intervened in on an awesome fight I was having. He's going to pay for that! If you guys aren't with me, then fine. I'll go find him on my own."
"Well, Tai, you may want to give this decision some thought."
"Huh?"
"I'm sure that in the Human world, the Digital World Special Task Force have been working frantically to close up the tunnel. It's not something that they couldn't handle, either. They could probably have that tunnel sealed up as instantly as two hours."
"Wait a minute! If that hole is sealed up, then we…?" Max asked with worry.
"We can never return to the Human world," X answered his question.
"Ack! C'mon, dad! You might want to reconsider!"
"Please, Tai. I don't want to be stuck here," Mystic Celesta asked her older sibling. "You know how I react towards the powers of darkness."
"Likewise," nodded War Angemon.
"Tai, you have two choice. You can either go back to Human world or stay here in the Dark Realm. It's your decision alone and I won't force anything on you. One or another."
For a minute, Omega X was frozen silent and rethought his decision over. The others looked on silently while patiently awaiting his choice. Would he rejoin them back home or stay within the Dark Realm to search for his ancestor?
"I'll give you some time to think it over."
"Ha. I don't need it. I made up my mind."
"Well, Tai…?" Sora muttered.
"Dad…?
"Tai…" the majority of the group said amongst themselves.
Turning around, Omega X gives his comrades a smirk across his face and nods his head in comply.
"Let's load up, everyone. We're going back home."
"Oh, Tai. Thank you," Sora said with a tearful smile.
"Yay! We can go home now!" Max cheered.
As soon as everyone started celebrating their leader's decision, a pair of footsteps was heard behind them and a snake-like voice interrupts their joyous moment.
"Oh, leaving so soon are we!"
Everyone became alert for a moment and the digimon instantly turned around to find to their surprise: Monodramon and Ryo. The dragon digimon stepped forward with his eyes brimmed a crimson glow and a smirk forms across his face. He found the individuals he was looking for at last.
"Ryo! Monodramon! Just, what the heck are you two doing here!" Sakuyamon asked.
"How did you know we would be here?" Gallantmon said.
"Well, let's just say I followed you by instinct, since this place is my own little kingdom."
"Own little kingdom? Ok, now he's starting to lose me," Jeri whispered. "what do you think, Pikkan?… Um, Pikkan?"
Suddenly, the Alterian's face twisted with anger as his fists trembled uncontrollably.
"What's eating Pikkan?" Kazu asked.
"Hey! I remember this now!" Metalla X blurted out. "You! You're not Monodramon!"
"What are you talking about? Of course, he's Monodramon. I admit he's been acting strangely for the past few days since that monster emerged out of…" Ryo cut himself off before remembering that event.
"But, I thought you guys already defeated Millenniumon! You destroyed all seven of the monsters!" Suzie exclaimed.
"That we did, but we weren't sure if the real him would even bother showing up," Dorothy said.
"Well, since I can't find my ancestor! I guess I'll have to take my damn frustrations on the mastermind behind this whole scheme!" Omega X growled as he stepped forward.
"Tai!" Sora calls out to her lover.
"Stay back, Sora. This will get ugly. All right. You little punk! You had better spit out that bastard so I can knock some damn sense into him!" Omega X threatened him. "I know you're not Monodramon because I sense a dark ki within you! Now show yourself, Millenniumon!"
"It couldn't be him, could it!" Mimi cried out.
"You damn right it is," Metalla X nodded. "I can sense that ki anywhere! It's the same one I felt when he emerged out of this guy. I won't forgive you for what you've done to my son from the future! You killed Dimitri!"
"Killing my future self! Well, that's on my ass kick list!" Dimitri growled.
"Ha! So you fools do realize that I was the one who orchestrated this entire plan? Yes, all I needed was for you to get rid of Saitou for now. With him gone, I can pick up where he left off. But first, allow me to emerge out of this vessel. It's getting a little cramped up in here."
As he said that, Monodramon cackled a sinister laughter and pushes out a dark force from out of his body. A thick black smoke engulfed the now unconscious dragon digimon. It materialized into the form of a black dragon with brimming crimson eyes. His appearance was rather frightening with the skies already turning darker than they were. His mouth became equipped with an array of razor sharp teeth while smiling down upon the warriors. The warriors stood their ground while the some of the humans hid behind their digimon partners.
"Yeah! That's the same ki I felt when this guy emerged out of Monodramon before! I've never felt such pure evil," Omega X thought. "At last we can settle this and end the nightmare. He's the one who orchestrated this whole plan! I took out Saitou and I can definitely defeat this guy!"
"No! What is this!" Ryo exclaimed. "So, you… you were the one who possessed my partner's body!"
"Ah, I see you still haven't recovered your memories, Akiyama. Well, allow me to explain. The story is thus… Years ago, you had teamed up with a boy's partner, ironically named Agumon, to rescue the original Digi-Destined from my evil clutches. Let's just say that how we first became acquainted. At that time, I was a fusion crossover of both Machinedramon and Kimeramon. I'm sure you remember those two monsters, Digi-Destined?"
"Machinedramon was one of Burizalor's top men!" War Angemon growled. "How can we forget him?"
"Or Ken's Kimeramon! I destroyed that thing years ago!" Ultima X exclaimed.
"Seems you've had your share experiences with monsters that once made up my original body. Using my time warp, I resurrected some of your own enemies in another world. However, you Digi-Destined were very different. There were no Digital Fusions. No Omega X for Taichi. No War Angemon for Takeru. Not even Mystic Celesta for Hikari. You only had your digimon partners and nothing more. I could have crushed your weaker counterparts like little ants if I wished but I let my own arrogance blind me. It was then that Ryo and Agumon saved the original Chosen, destroyed their enemies and defeated me in the process. I wouldn't have my revenge until several human years later. Ryo once again took up arms and teamed with two individuals. Those two would end up being Davis' Veemon and Ken Ichijouji."
This revelation caused everyone within the group to gasp out in shock. Even the monster was familiar with Ken, their now deceased comrade.
"Hey! Speaking of which, we just collected the digicores! Once we get them reenergized, then we're wishing our friend back to life, pal!" Ultima X spat out. "There's nothing you can do to stop that!"
"Oh, I shall stake care of that little problem soon. But you just interrupted my story. Allow me to continue."
"Why I outta!"
Sonja placed a hand out in front of her husband and nodded her head.
"Ugh, fine… I'll listen to what this bastard has to say, but I get the first shot at him! His monsters put us through enough trials as it is."
"With the help of his two new allies, Ryo was set on sealing me within a dark crystal. Before I was sealed, I took this chance to release the Dark Spores."
"Dark Spores! Now, I remember Ken telling us this!" Cody exclaimed.
"As I aimed a spore directly for Ryo, that no good Ichijouji jumped in the way and thus the boy genius became infected with the Dark Spore. However, this was a different Ken from the one you know in this continuity."
"So, there are different alternate versions of us then?" Omega X muttered.
"That's right, Taichi. I've seen universes where you alone are able to merge with Agumon to become Omega X. You only had your digimon partner and your digivice. Comparing them to you would be like comparing a meteorite to a tiny pebble."
"Um, nice little analogy there," Izzy stated.
"I've seen a world where you have a Veedramon for a partner rather than an Agumon. I've even seen your human ancestors within human history."
"You must have been very bored if you were looking in through alternate mes."
"However, my story with Ryo did not conclude from there…"
"How come I don't remember any of this!" Ryo gasped out in shock. "Why aren't there any memories!"
"Ryo…" Gallantmon whispered.
"I'm getting to that part. Yes, once I was sealed away in the dark crystal, you entered a competition against many other Digi-Destined. With your superior skills, you triumphed over them all, Akiyama. It was revealed to be nothing more than training session orchestrated by the Harmonious Ones, or the Holy Beasts as you Digi-Destined like to call them. Or in the Tamers case, the Sovereigns. They did this to train Ryo in preparation for my return."
"But, I thought you were sealed inside a crystal! You even said yourself!" Max blurted out.
"There's no way you could have still posed a threat!" Dimitri exclaimed.
"Ah, children. So naïve. Ryo was just like that every time I would indeed return from death. You can't kill a Dark God such as myself. I will always come back. I returned, but in a new form. I became back as MoonMillenniumon. Once Ryo and I battled to the end, I tore open a portal in time. From then, I hurled myself and Ryo through it. That is when you were sent into the Digital World's ancient past, Ryo. You lost your memories since then. During those beginning events of the Digital World, you met Monodramon. He would then take you to ENIAC, the world's first computer."
"ENIAC, huh? That makes sense," Izzy said.
"What's ENIAC?" asked Joe.
"It stands for Electronic Numerical Integrator and Computer," the computer whiz answered. "Gennai told me everything there is to know about it."
"I see somebody has been doing their homework. Koushiro Izumi, I assume? Yes, you're still the brilliant mind much like your alternate counterparts. ENIAC, that damned fool, revealed that there are many Digital World realities. Those realms grew out of him alone. It was then that I, taking the form of Xeed Millenniumon. I conquered the future and defeated all the opposition who had dared to challenge my power. That included your alternate counterparts, Digi-Destined. Tamers. Legend warriors. I conquered you all. However, that wasn't enough to satisfy me. I would set my sights directly on the past. From there, ENIAC gave Ryo the power to journey through space and time, in an effort to halt my plans. After journey through many adventures in various, different continuities, Ryo would confront me. But, I was the bearer of bad news when I offered this revelation."
"That being?" Omega X asked curiously.
"That I am actually Ryo's partner, but there was a small problem. Monodramon was in the way of our destiny together. I couldn't become Ryo's partner if Monodramon was still alive. Unknowingly, that little wrench forced a Jogress evolution between me and him. We merged together into a Digi-Tama, better known as a Digi-Egg. It was then that Ryo was set on entering the actual Tamers universe. But, there was a change in plans. Using what little dark energy I had left, I forced a hole within time and space to enter back to the Digital World's beginnings. This event alone wasn't even supposed to happen. Once I entered the beginnings, I found myself trapped beyond a Wall of Fire in your time world, Digi-Destined. The being that was supposed to emerge was Apocalymon. Taking on my Xeed form, I easily dispatched Apocalymon and took his place as the being to break out of the Wall of Fire. As you know, I had broken into two halves. One of which resided inside Monodramon as this shadow form as you see before you and the other resides within the Dark Realm waiting for the day the two dark halves would merge again. Once my other half manifested its territory within this Dark Realm, he created everything within, including the life forms. The dark Ocean, Dark Dimension, the Shadow Dimension, etc. each became domains under my watch. But it was the virals decisions to create their own governments, including their own law and order. I was simply the God that gave them the tools necessary to build their kingdoms."
"Kind of like the God of Biblical stories," Mystic Celesta said.
"That's correct, my dear Child of Light. How can I forget that you are indeed a threat to everything I worked hard to build. I'm sure Dagomon would enjoy your company again."
"Bastard! She doesn't need to be reminded of that!" Ultima X growled.
"We don't care who you are! We can still take you!" War Angemon threatened the Dark God.
"Maybe now, but you won't be saying that once my two halves merge and we become one. You will regret those words, Warriors of Hope and Miracles. Now, with my emergence in this plane of existence, it caused a dramatic effect on time and space. My presence created a chain reaction that would change the physics of his Digital Universe."
"That would be…?" Metalla X said.
"The emergence of the four Digital World realities. Yes, it was then that the four Digital Worlds became one. Digi-Destined, your world is watched over by the great dragon Azulongmon along with three of his fellow Holy Beasts. Tamers, your world is ruled by Zhuiqaomon's watchful eye with his three fellow Sovereigns. Legendary warriors, your world is watched over by the Three Celestial Angels and the demigoddess, Lady Moinanea. As a matter of fact, my lady, you aren't supposed to exist."
"But, I am here now! Aren't I!"
"You created the black Digicores as a last resort to defeat Lucemon. Alas, you never had a chance to use them. As you can see, your worlds intertwined into separate planets across four separate galaxies. North. South. West. East. At the center is the realm of Huanlongmon. Above him are the Supreme Guardians, with only one heir survivor. Isn't that right, Shintomon?"
"My three fellow Supreme Guardians were killed by the D-Reaper. Why bring back such painful memories?"
"I apologize for the losses. I didn't realize you still grieved over their losses. Pathetic. You, Shintomon, aren't supposed to exist from the alternate Digital Worlds I journeyed across. Huanlongmon was supposed to be the watchful ruler of the realms, but it seems you managed to surpass him in this continuity. As a matter of fact, Digi-Destined. You were only supposed to occupy this world for yourselves. Since I emerged out of the Wall of Fire, the Tamers and Legendary warrior Chosen were eventually born in your world, Digi-Destined. That was a chain of events never supposed to occur. You aren't even supposed to share the same human world, but alas you are thanks to me. Now the four Goggle head leaders share the same earth together. Taichi. Daisuke. Takato. Takuya. You four should really thank me for granting you this opportunity of a life time."
"What!" the warriors exclaimed out in unison.
"Since I emerged into his universe, I spawned children of my own to do their own evil biddings. I'm sure you are quite familiar with my favorite children, Mutalior and Burizalor."
"How can we forget about those two heartless monsters! Burizalor's caused us enough grief as it is!" Sora calls out in defiance. "How sad you had to create monsters when you couldn't find us on your own!"
"I needed to wait out on time in order for you Digi-Destined to get stronger. With each new enemy that has attacked your planet, all of you have gotten stronger. In fact, I do believe some of you have already reached the S-Class level. Taichi's the strongest at the near Super/Upper-S class level. Once I manifested myself into the Dark Realm, it spurred chained reactions within the physics of this universe. The concept of Ki-energy became vital for a digimon. That explains the reasoning for your digimon partners to fire away energy blasts strong enough to destroy a skyscraper. Some with enough power to destroy an entire planet or even a galaxy. The Ki alone has made each of your stronger than you could have been before. So, in a way, I'm fully responsible for allow you to increase your power levels to indescribable heights. In fact, Digi-Destined who have merged with their digimon partners… Even in your human base forms, you have demonstrated some show of superhuman abilities, including all six senses more keen, being able to track down ki signals, maintain an increased metabolism and able to run long distances."
"Yeah, we already know that but we just choose not to use those second hand abilities!" Ultima X scoffed.
"Ha! Well, thanks to your bonehead move, we've already become stronger to take creeps out like you!" Susanoomon laughed.
"Yes, that's right. Laugh it up because you won't be laughing now as I'm through with you. Yamato, I'm sure you are familiar with me ending your future son's life? He put up such a valiant effort, but he was stressed from the wars he had with the artificials of his time period. I had to put him out of his painful misery. I did you a favor and you don't wish to thank me?"
"That was my son you just killed! You bastard!" Metalla X growled as he went to attack the Dark God.
Omega X grabbed out his rival's hand and restrained him.
"No! Let me go, Tai! I'm tearing this guy to shreds! No one messes with my family and gets away with it!"
"That tears it! I'm ready to knock some sense into this creep!" Mimi exclaimed. "This one's for Dimitri!"
"For the future me!" Dimitri roared as he powered up an aura.
"Ah, a little family get together? You three ought to think about putting yourselves together a nice, family picnic."
"No way! We'd rather send you back to the hole where you crawled out of!" Keke spat out.
"You're quite the brave little thing, aren't you, Keke Ishida? Now onto you, Taichi. While Ryo is essential to me, you are one warrior that has caught my keen interest. Over these past five years, I watched your power grow to tremendous heights. All other Taichis can no be compared to you. You are the One above them all. You have conquered many of the top, strongest enemies of this universe. Burizalor. D-Reaper. Bebimon. A few of my own monsters. Just now, you've just defeated Himo Saitou. That is quite the astonishing feat. To top it all off, you are revealed to be the Digi-Mazoku's descendant son all thanks in part to merging with Agumon's data seed to become Omega X. Since that event, the Mazoku seed resided within you and your partner. With your Mazoku powers awakened, this is my opportunity to challenge your might, War God."
"Heh. So now I've already gotten your full attention," Omega X smirked.
"About time you decided to take us all on," Pikkan growled. "We've waiting for the day you come out of that shell of yours!"
"Before our battle commences, do you remember what Atolmdramon said?"
"About what!" Omega X screamed out.
"I see your brain isn't exactly your strongest muscle in your body. Allow me to refreshen your memory. He mentioned that you are responsible for the creation of the Seven Shadow Beasts."
Upon hearing the shadowy beast, Omega X instantly looked back and remembered what Atolmdramon had revealed to him concerning the digicores.
Switch to Flashback: Atomldramon's Revelation
"You're going to make me pay? Besides, who was it that gave me life? It was you, Taichi Kamiya."
"What are you talking about! I thought Millenniumon created you guys!"
"Half-way true, Taichi. No, but it was you who created us. Over the many years, you and your comrades also have overused Azulongmon's digicores. We, seven monsters, were spawned from the digicores overuse. Combine that with Millenniumon harvesting them with his evil essence and we emerged out of our shells. The way Earth is being disrupted right now, it's all your way. The digicores' use almost immediately trace back to you. All of the events that have occurred since you became a Digi-Destined is your fault. After being helped by the digicores so many times, don't you go ask for anything again."
Atolmdramon steps forward calmly towards Omega X and kneels his head over the warrior.
"Yes, it is all your fault, Taichi. Millenniumon has been waiting for the day you and your friends least suspected his arrival. Now was the perfect time to emerge."
"Look! I know I feel responsible for this whole mess. I'm sorry. I couldn't control fate when I was chosen as a Digi-Destined. I couldn't control fate when X chose me as his replacement apprentice after Saitou went whacko. And I definitely could not control my fate to become Omega X, the first digital warrior in over thousands of Digi-Millennia. It's just as Gosenzomon had warned me before- we shouldn't had used the digicores repeatedly. There would have been severe consequences. But it was Millenniumon that planted his seeds of evil into those cores and in turn created you seven! But, this is different! I'm going to defeat you with my own hands!"
"Humph. That's easy for you to say, but it's too late for forgiveness. If you are truly sorry, then apologize with your own life!"
End of Flashback
"Hmmm. As you can remember, you and I were responsible for the destruction of this planet. The Seven Shadow Beasts emerged because of your overuse of Azulongmon's digicores and my dark essence tainting their purity. Now with Azulongmon's power weakening, the digicores are no longer active. Ha! This is exactly the perfect needed for my reemergence! All the enemies you have defeated, excluding for a few, have been absorbed into my body. That includes the souls of both Virus and Burizalor!"
"What! But we killed those bastards!" Ultima X exclaimed. "How did you end up absorbing their souls!"
"When you least expected it. I had given those two a chance to redeem themselves. Yet, they let their new powers bestowed to them go to their heads. Virus was unable to avenge his loss to the Child of Light and thus Hikari overpowered him with the Warrior of Hope. The Warrior of Miracles carried out your honor, Taichi, by slaying Burizalor. Those two monsters' souls have become one with me and they shall be useful. For their valiant efforts, I shall avenge them and all my dark children."
The entire warrior group quickly took battle stances with the other Digi-Destined and digimon standing behind them. Omega X was at the center front with his eyes directly set on the shadowy Millenniumon.
"I see you guys are ready to get this started. Ok, I'm game, but first. Let's even out the odds."
With that said, Millennium's eyes once again brimmed with crimson light. He looks over to Ryo and caused him to lift off the ground. The teen struggled to break free out of Millenniumon's control and screamed out.
"Help me! Let me go! Guys! Help!" Ryo screamed out.
"No! You put him down!" Omega X exclaimed. "Your fight is with me!"
"I told you I was evening out the sides, Taichi. Don't you not agree with getting rid of Akiyama? He's no longer even a factor in our battle. Ryo. You have proven to be quite the nuisance and the only one capable of destroying me. Alas, because of your nobility, you shall have the honor to become one with me. Enjoy your new home, my friend."
Cackling with a thunderous laughter, Millenniumon snatches Ryo with his tail and slowly brings him towards himself. The teen screamed out and watched as his body was intergrading with the beast's shadowy form.
"NO! RYO!" the Tamers exclaimed out in unison.
"LET HIM GO!" Omega X cried out. "HE'S DEFENSELESS!"
"Now for his pet…"
Lashing out his tail once again, Millenniumon snatches up Monodramon's unconscious form and absorbs him into his shadow body. With the two being processed within his form, Millenniumon was emitting a dark, purple aura of negative ki. Almost on cue, a monstrous figure emerged out of the forest. Omega X and his comrades gasped out at what they had revealed itself. Unleashing a pair of horrifying demonic screeches, a two-headed beast merged out of the forest. Its body was a swirling ring of data codes encircling it like an atomic. A pair of reptilian limbs emerged from the front and two heads protruded out of the sides. One was dark blue while the other was a maroon color. Their teeth were equipped with razor sharp dagger like teeth and their eyes were demonic black with yellow irises at the center.
"AH! WHAT THE HECK IS THAT THING!" Mimi screamed out of fear.
"That has to be his other half! So it was watching us this whole time?" Dorothy gasped. "Millenniumon had this well prepared."
"How observant! As you can see, this is Xeed Millenniumon. He's mainly a mindless beast with some of my own essence. With our two entities together, we can finally merge into one. Now, pay attention, warriors! This is what DIGITAL FUSION is all about! FUSION SHINKA!"
As soon as the shadow bellowed out that command, the shadowy quickly condensed itself and clouded Xeed Millenniumon. The two-headed beast screeched out so loud that the entire dimension was trembling under its sheer might. The warriors stood their ground while getting everyone together. Omega X was shocked beyond believe, as even his Mazoku senses were picking up a strong, evil ki from this monster. There was nothing good emitting from the Dark God. It was nothing but pure darkness.
"So, we finally get to see what you're truly capable of, Millenniumon. Judging by your power, you're going to prove to be even greater than your previous forms."
"Dad! Get away from there!" Max calls out.
"Tai! Get over here where it's safe!" Sora screamed.
However, Omega X did not reply as he remained poised. He watched Millenniumon carefully once his shadow merged with the twin-headed Xeed form. However, the Dark God was not complete. Now he was starting to undergo a transformation. His body trembled and bubbled up. Unleashing a mighty God-like roar, Millenniumon sent a powerful wave of energy that caused the entire Dark Realm to tremble. Every life form felt his awakening power and hid away. However, the digital warriors stood and were prepared for anything that Millenniumon was set on delivering.
The beast's body melted away into a pile of black ooze and dripped down to the floor. The two heads merged together with the bodies of Ryo and Monodramon. The dark shadow loomed over their forms with a sinister laughter echoing.
"No! Let Ryo and Monodramon go!" Gallantmon calls out defiantly.
"So, this is the final enemy we must face? Is this part of the final part of my prophecy?" Lady Moinanea thought. "I knew that the Dark Angel would be the greatest obstacle for the One, but how does the Dark God figure into this…? Wait! I remember now!"
Switch to Flashback: Years before the battle with Lucemon. DragoonKingdom
Many Millennia ago, there was a kingdom of dragon-human like beings residing in a mighty empire before the wars between the human and beast type digimon. Her majesty, King Moinanea, ruled over the Digital World long before the three Celestial Angels took position rule.
Strolling across her majesty's palace, Princess Moinanea, at an adolescent age, looked across the row stack of books. She immediately pulls out a prophecy book she had thoroughly studied for many years since her childhood. She flipped through the pages and gasped when she came upon the picture of a two-headed beast with data spiraling around its body. The name of the beast was not identified in the book, but it was definitely a hieroglyphic of the Time Demon himself, Xeed Millenniumon.
There was yet another cryptic picture on the same page. It is said once the Dark Angel had fallen then the Dark God would manifest into a new destructive form that would create chaos across time and space. No one would dare oppose the God's wrath. Plastered across the page was the image of a bipedal white-skinned dragon with a pair of horns emerging out of its head and a pair of black spikes out of it's back. It basically had the might and sheer frightening appearance like the Devil himself.
"What is this…! I haven't seen this portion of the prophecy! Is this the missing piece to the final battle of our existence. The final battle to determine the fate of the four Digital Realms? Of all reality as we know it? So, the One and his Allies will form an army to combat the Dark God and together they shall…"
Much to her dismay, the final portions of the writing after 'shall' was not completely written. The prophecy wasn't complete. What exactly does this mean? Would there be victory for the heroes or destruction of all reality? Those were the questions plaguing her mind as it is.
End of Flashback Scene
With a matter of moments, the shadow merged with these pieces and condensed into thick dark cloud. Everyone looked over towards the newest form Millenniumon had taken. Lady Moinanea's eyes widened in fear but Shintomon was there to stand by her side. The image of that same white dragon Time Demon was coming into realization. The last cryptic prophecy was indeed coming into light. First, his body emerged followed by his limbs and his head. The beast's entire body was pale white with tints of dark blue around his shoulder areas, around his waist and in between his legs. His face was long and pointed out with a pair of matching color white. Long pointed ears emerged out from the sides. A pair of long, bladelike spikes protruded out through his elbows and stuck upward. On his back was a row of large black spikes that were each as deadly as a pit of spikes. His chin consisted of a black blade-like spike tip. His knees were also equipped with a spike of the same color. The hands and feet were equipped with claws. His body was very muscular in appearance with his upper body chiseled out, including around the chest. His shoulders are massive, including the size of his arms. Biceps, triceps and everything were huge. He opened his eyes to reveal white with red irises at the center. Opening his mouth, a purple tongue emerged to lick his sides as if he were ready to consume his prey. Finally revealing his true form, Millenniumon stood out and motioned over towards the warriors with a sinister grin. The Dark God had gained a new form and new power to boot. However, his power was still not yet complete.
"BEHOLD, FOOLS! THIS IS MY ULTIMATE FORM! ALL OTHER FORMS OF MILLENNIUMON WERE NOTHING MORE THAN CHILDS PLAY! FOR NOW, I AM NOW CALLED ZEED!"
With everyone looking on in shock, the digimon began to feel out how frightening his power had grown. It was not just powerful but pure evil. Nothing like any other being before. Omega X was the first to step forward with the other S-class warriors.
"Heh. Yes. I can tell you are all speechless over the amount of power I'm giving off by standing here. I could guess that you are all impressed."
"So, this is the true you, huh! Damn, I must say your power is greater than I first imagined, but really? You can't take even all of us at once. I'm already surpassed an S-Class as it is," Omega X grinned. "I've already taken out Dark Angel and now you're the next to go."
"Well, it's too bad that Mazoku lord won't help you in this final battle, warrior. No, my power isn't complete yet. All I need are a few more essentials if my power is to become complete."
With a snap of his fingers, Zeed was set to reveal those few essentials. One of which would cause Ultima X grief.
"Bring whatever you've got to the table, Zeed. This is where you last stand as far as I'm concerned," Omega X thought.
Tomochi Ichijouji Residence. 8:55 P.M.
Already having arrived at the home of Ken and Yolei, the Inoue siblings and the Ichijouji parents arrived with Ken's body. Wormmon squirmed across to follow them.
"Careful with Ken's body, please. We can't let his body rot or anything of the sort," Wormmon worried.
"Don't worry, Wormmon. We've got this under control," Momoe assured the green little caterpillar.
However, before long, Ken's body was starting to emit a static like spark across his body. Wormmon gasped and jumped over to Ken's corpse. It was starting to transform into a black-and-white TV-like static. This started to creep out the families as they watched Ken's body starting to fade away. Wormmon held a tight grip on Ken but not long as his body was fading as well.
"Don't you go anywhere, Ken! I'm coming with you!"
With that, their bodies instantly vanished out of thin air. The families were stunned in silence for a moment. Mrs. Ichijouji fainted while her husband managed to catch her.
"Just what exactly is going on here!" Mantarou thought. "Don't tell me this has anything to do with the Digital World? If it is, then I fear for the worst…"
Half a mile from Demon's Cavern.8:55 P.M.
On their way over to the caverns, Yolei rode on Aquillamon as they journeyed over to where their friends were currently positioned at. Sam, David, Tike and Kara followed her along as they realized they were starting to fade away, much like Ken and Wormmon before them.
"Mom! What's going on here!" Sam asked frantically.
"I have no idea! Hang on everyone!"
With that, they, too, vanished out from sight and disappeared to where Ken and Wormmon were transported.
Inside Demon's Cavern.8:55 P.M.
The cocooned form of Myotismon was materializing with the same static form and was quickly transported out. Just, what does the vampire lord have anything to do with Zeed's plan?
The Dark Realm.8:55 P.M.
With everyone transported to the spot, the warriors looked across to see Yolei, Ken, the children and Myotismon's cocooned form. Zeed set his interests directly on Ken and raised his blood using telekinesis.
"Hey! Wait!" Yolei cried out as she realized Ken's body was being raised.
"KEN! ZEED! PUT HIM DOWN! YOU BASTARD!" Ultima X exclaimed.
"On the contrary, I could care less for Ichijouji. I only came for what I needed."
"The Dark Spore…" whispered Mystic Celesta.
"Correct, Child of Light. Once absorbing the Dark Spore, my power will be greater then it ever was. However, I'm not finished just yet."
Snapping his fingers once again, the cocooned form of Myotismon levitated over towards the mighty Dark God. He motioned over towards Lady Moinanea and raised his fingers to cause the digicores to levitate out of her grasps.
"No! The digicores!" Lady Moinanea cries out.
"You leave those alone!" Shintomon exclaimed.
"No, they are useful when it comes to my grand ascension to God status. Time to split the three of them! Ha!"
With that said, three of the digicores were once again split in halves as before. He waved out his fingers and commanded the digicores to fly over directly towards him. But just as the last halved piece flew away, Omega X snatched it in time and held it directly in his grasp.
"Hey! You give that back!" Zeed growled.
"Sorry, but I can't let you have this one. Let's just say I made a promise to an old friend one of your own subordinates killed."
"Ah, I see. Well, no matter, with the Dark Spore, the remaining digicores and this fool's soul, I'll be able to reach my maximum power! Now, BEHOLD THE ASCENSION OF A GOD!"
Roaring out with great power, Zeed sent a powerful wave that caused the ground to uplift. The warriors each scattered across by taking flight and gathering up the others who are unable to take flight. Zeed extracted the Dark Spore from out of Ken's corpse and absorbs it directly into his body. Once he finished collecting the item necessary, he tossed Ken's body aside. But Ultima X managed to catch his friend's corpse in time.
"There. I've got you, Ken," the warrior of miracles said. "Thanks to you, I've become stronger than I've ever have."
Next, Zeed absorbed the six digicore orbs directly through his chest. The once light orbs transformed into dark sphere as they became embedded around Zeed's chest. Only one was missing at the top right hand corner, since Omega X had snared it. At but not least, Zeed crushed the cocoon containing Myotismon and forced out a packet of data. Knowing Myotismon was immortal, Zeed took this opportunity to absorb his data, power and inherited abilities. The final phase of Zeed's was at last complete. His body emitted a dark column of light to shoot directly through the heavens of the Dark Realm.
The newly full powered Zeed stepped out of the dark column of light with electric bolts streaking across his powerful form. A sadistic grim forms across his chagrin. The warriors were prepared to face their final enemy: the Dark God has finally reached God-like pinnacle feats.
"So, what do you think of my power, Digi-Destined? Tamers? Legendary warriors?"
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"Speechless? Yes, I know even I agree my power is beyond anything I can comprehend. I stand before you as your final enemy! But, I shall not be done in like that fool, Himo Saitou! Today is the day you all DIE!"
"Ha, well you're definitely not the first to threaten us with those words," Omega X replied.
"We've already come across jerks like you and beaten them all," Ultima X growled.
"You won't be any different, Zeed! You're going to pay for taking Ryo and Monodramon like that!" Gallantmon defiantly exclaimed.
"Altogether, even you can't take us S-class warriors on by yourself," Susanoomon spat out.
"Hmmm, those are awfully big words coming out from the mouths of four incompetent goggle heads. No, I was thinking we ought to even out the battle field. Mind if I make a suggestion?"
With that said, Zeed pointed his finger directly aimed at the War Angemon and Mystic Celesta.
"I have decided the first to go will be the Warriors of Hope and Light. Farewell!"
Unleashing two massive energy blasts from his finger, two projectile shots aimed straight for the two royal knights. Mystic Celesta and War Angemon couldn't even move as they didn't have time to create barriers to protect themselves. Ultima X looked across and saw this as his last chance to protect this two best friends.
"NO! KARI! TK!" Ultima X exclaimed.
"KARI! TK! MOVE!" Omega X roared out.
However, someone else intervened and injected herself in front of him. It was none other than Lady Moinanea. She selflessly threw herself in front of the two royal knights. She smiled for the last few moments until…
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Lady Moinaea's body shot back as the beams penetrated through her chest. Her eyes became glazed over before reminiscing the last moments of her entire life. She fell back and into the arms of Shintomon. Everyone, including the Supreme Guardian, gasped out. The first one on Zeed's killing spree was the demigoddess. What's worse was that her baby was killed in the process.
"MY LADY!" Shintomon screamed out as tears poured out of his eyes. "NO! WHY?"
"Lady Moinanea!" Mystic Celesta and War Angemon cried out.
"IT CAN'T BE! WHY HER!" Metalla X exclaimed.
"She selflessly threw herself in front of Takeru and Hikari!" Ultima X growled. "I would have done the same! That unforgiving bastard! I've already grown to hate him as it is!"
"Likewise," Gallantmon seethed as his body emitted a crimson aura.
"He doesn't even have an ounce of decency in him!" Dorothy growled. "Look at him! He's just cracked a damn smile!"
Witnessing these turn of events, Omega X trembled intensely with anger building up inside of him. He looked across to see Sora, Max and Keke gathered around the now deceased Lady Moinanea. He had already been through death as it is and was not ready to see anyone die. He directly turned to face Zeed with hatred across his eyes.
"YOU MONSTER! WHAT THE HELL WAS THAT FOR!"
"I don't see why you all should be mourning her loss. I was directly aiming for the Angels of Hope and Light first. Then, it was off to dispatch the Warrior of Miracles. Lady Moinanea only brought this upon herself and her selfless sacrifice was such a waste."
"A WASTE! YOU CALL HER DEATH A WASTE! YOU HAVE NO CONSCIENCE! HOW DARE YOU EVEN MENTION HER NAME! I'M TAKING YOUR ASS OUT NOW!"
Cupping his hands directly to his right side, Omega X gathered enough ki energy through his palms and unleashed a mighty blast directly for Zeed. This one was similar in size and magnitude of the beam used on Saitou, only this time the ancestor would not intervene to help.
"TERRA BEAM! TIMES ONE THOUSAND!"
Once he launched the massive directly for the beast, Zeed merely placed out one hand stopped the attack at its treks. The groups gasped out in shock at the sheer power demonstrated by Zeed. With one hand, he was holding Omega X's most powerful technique. He caught the beam directly and crushed it with ease using his strength. The warriors gasped out in utter horror and disbelief. Even more shocked was Omega X. The same attack that defeated Saitou was easily crushed by Zeed effortlessly as if it were a water balloon.
"No way! He just crushed Tai's best attack!" Gallantmon exclaimed.
"Oh, man. This isn't looking good!" Susanoomon gasped.
"What kind of monster are we dealing with!" Cody exclaimed.
"As long as we're together, nothing will defeat us," Yolei assured everyone while holding tightly onto Ken's body.
"She's right! We're the Digi-Destined!" Mimi nodded. "We've overcome all our enemies before…"
"We're going to do it again by avenging Lady Moinanea!" Dimitri roared.
"For Lady Moinanea!" Max cried out.
"Monster! You're going to have to deal with all of us at once if you hope to come out victorious. We will ensure that you die for your crime!" Shintomon exclaimed out in defiance against the Dark God.
Merely tilting his head to his side, Zeed laughed out at their threats and clapped his hands.
"What a might comeback speech from our so-called heroes. You really know how to put on a great act, but really… All of you are scared and you know it. I can sense fear from each and every last one of you, including you Taichi."
"Bullshit. You can't just sense our fears. You're not going to get away with this!"
"Oh, but you see… I already have. I feel sorry for Lady Moinanea. She has no other comrades to accompany her in the after life. Why don't I send more of pathetic souls to their graves?"
As soon as he said that, the Dark God raises his right hand and pointed a single finger out. In a matter of milliseconds, numerous blasts emerged and shot directly towards the groups. It was thought that they were aimed for the S-class warriors but…
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BANG! BANG! BANG! BANG! BANG!
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The victims this time around were everyone else, not at the A or S class level. That included Mimi, Joe, Cody, Yolei, Dimitri, Izzy, Keke, Jeri, Kazu, Kenta, Suzie, Sora, Sonja, Sakuyamon, Mega Gargomon, Beelzebumon, Guardromon, Zudomon, Ankylomon, Aquillamon, Rosemon, Wormmon, Antiramon, Marine Angemon, Phoenixmon, Calumon, Kara, Tike, David and Sam. Each and every one last one of them had their torsos ripped through by Zeed's deadly energy blasts. This resulted in Sakuyamon de-digivolving back to Rika and Renamon; Mega Gargomon transformed back to Henry and Terriermon. All other digimon reverted back to their champion or rookie level forms. As each body plummeted to the ground, there was silence for a moment. Then…
"NOO! MOM! KEKE!" Max and X cried out in horror.
"SORA! PHOENIXMON!" screamed Omega X.
"MIMI! KEKE! DIMITRI! ROSEMON!" Metalla X exclaimed.
"RIKA! RENAMON! HENRY! TERRIERMON! JERI! TAMERS!" gasped Gallantmon.
"DAVID! SONJA!" Ultima X cried out.
"TIKE! KARA!" Mystic Celesta and War Angemon exclaimed in horror.
"JERI! LEOMON!" Pikkan roared.
"HENRY! TERRIERMON! LOPMON! SUZIE!" Dorothy cries out.
"He got everyone else!" BW exclaimed.
"He wanted to get rid of the weaker links and sets his sights only on us!" Susanoomon growled angrily. "What's happening to their bodies!"
"They're all breaking down into data!" Shintomon exclaimed. "Oh no!"
With each of their friends lying dead and their bodies breaking down, Zeed levitated over their fallen forms and slowly absorbed their data through his chiseled, God-like body. The warriors stood their ground while seething. The most pissed off of the bunch was Omega X. Not only did he witness his own wife slaughtered in front of his own eyes but seethed at the thought of her data becoming one with Zeed.
"THAT BASTARD!" Max cursed. "YOU KILLED KEKE AND MY MOM! YOU KILLED EVERYONE WE KNOW AND LOVE!"
Looking down at his dirty work, there was nothing left of their fallen comrades. Their data had now become completely absorbed into Zeed's body. The Dark God felt his power greatly increase and he seemingly was enjoying the taste of victory.
"They were merely stepping stones. Each and every last one of them," cackled Zeed. "Such a waste, isn't it?"
"Everyone! I'm sorry for all this!" Shintomon grieved. "My lady. I've failed you. It looks like I may just join you soon."
"Oh, don't look so glum, fellows. You still have a chance to avenge your losses by fighting me, but then you'll only be joining them. Then, I shall absorb your data and each of you will become one with me. This universe and everything associated within it shall be mine for the taking! The legend that is the Digi-Destined will be erased for good! HA! HA!"
As the Dark Dragon God laughed heartily, Omega X and the remaining warriors stood their ground. Their chances of survival were very much slim to none at this point. Saitou was one powerful human but even his greatest strength paled in comparison to this destructive dragon god of darkness. Omega X remained poised and ready for whatever Zeed has yet to offer.
At long last, Omega X had achieved the Mazoku status and defeats Himo Saitou. However, it was a shame that Neo revealed that Saitou was already on the brink of death beforehand. With Saitou defeated, it seemed everything would be fine for our heroes. Unfortunately, the Dark God had finally emerged out of the shadows and has manifested into this walking terror of death. Millenniumon has now reached his Zeed form, a much more powerful entity than Xeed could hope to be. Already proving his might, Zeed has slain Lady Moinanea and at least roughly seventy percent of the heroes. How will Tai and the survivor manage to defeat Zeed with the six digicores, the dark spore, the power of the six Shadow Beasts and the souls of nearly every villain defeated in the past? The answer may lie in the one digicore piece in Omega X's possession. That item alone may help turn this conflict around and defeat Zeed. Only one way to find out…
(Play Digimon Adventure theme Brave Heart)
(End theme)
Omega X/Tai: Hey, everyone! This is Tai speaking! Damn, just when he was coming off a win over Saitou! I should have kept my eye on Millenniumon!
Zeed: It's Zeed now! Warriors, I spared your lives for now for one reason. Battle me with everything you've got to offer.
Metalla X/Matt: It's out last chance to avenge our loved ones! I will be sure to make this count! This one's for Mimi, Keke, Dimitri and Palmon! Not to mention my future son!
Gallantmon/Takato: This isn't looking good! Now more causalities are being mounted!
Omega X: Damn! Now he's using the data he collected from our friends and creating his own dark warriors!
Metalla X: Tai! Fusion time!
Omega X: I can't since our power levels aren't in synch with each other! I'm at a higher level than you!
Metalla X: Let's at least give it a try!
Zeed: Now, let's see you fight darker versions of your own friends!
Omega X: No way! He's managed to snare Kari, Davis and TK under his control! How are we going to do this! I can't fight my own sister!
Metalla X: Or my brother or Davis!
Zeed: Allow me to direct you to the next episode title, humans.
The Unstoppable Zeed Spread his Blanket of Darkness! 'Everyone is My Enemy'!
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Omega X: There's only one another chance! The digicore! Novadramon! Come forth!
Novadramon: Taichi… What do you need me for?
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Shocked beyond belief, are we? Yeah, I wanted to introduce the element of surprise by having the majority of the cast killed off the spot. Don't worry, with only three more chapters left to, they'll serve an even bigger purpose.As you can tell, Millenniumon won't be the same wimp that got beat by Ryo numerous of times before. This one will really live up to his name. :P
Didn't expect me to go from one battle to a total slaughter just right now? Heh, now our heroes are in deep trouble. In case you're wondering, I based Omega X's War God Mode off of Yusuke's Demon form and a fan art image of Super Saiyan 5 Goku. Yeah, I know Dragonball AF is fake but the design was awesome and I figured it would look good on Omega X as a final form. Zeed's form is basically Omega Shenron/Il Shenlong from Dragonball GT. :P
Well, I hate to do this to you all but I'm leaving this chapter up as a cliffhanger. The reason being is because I'll be leaving out of town starting tonight and I won't be back until next Thursday. Until then, you guys will have to be patient. So, this will leave you guys guessing on what happens next. The family I'm visiting has a computer so I'll still be checking back to see reviews and reading e-mails.
Hope that wasn't too heart-pounding for you. Because these next three chapters will blow your mind! I want to conclude the series on a high note and this was one way to go. Thank you all for the support and enjoy the upcoming final three episodes of Digimon Fusion. After that, I'll start writing the series of D-Fusion movies and specials.
Until then, peace everyone!
(Update 4/28/05: Lyrics have been removed.)
