Disclaimer: I do not own Digimon, the Chosen Digi-Destined, V-Tamer characters, the Tamers or the Frontier Digi-Destined. I also don't own the rights to the Dragonball GT, Yu Yu Hakusho or Digimon Frontier storylines. Dorothy Kaimodosu and Avengemon are character rights of Dark Warrior. Max, Keke, Kara, Tike, David, Sam and Pikkan are rightful characters of D3 creator, Max Acorn AKA MA. Wyveemon, Mega Veemon and Ultima X are characters contributed by Alan Wilkinson. . Kaiser X, Himo Saitou, Sonja, Virus, and Burizalor are characters I've created for this story.
Yo! I HAVE RETURNED! I have returned to finish up the final chapters and put my Digimon Fusion to a close before I move on with the D-Fusion movie/OAV fics. This is the final battle of all the conflicts that have ensued throughout my four season series. This one will decide the fate of everything the humans and digimon have worked hard for! The Digi-Destined, the Tamers and the Legendary Warriors face their final enemy: Zeed. This version of Millenniumon puts everyone of his other forms to shame.
Ok, I was a bit overdramatic there. ;P Anyway, this is the final enemy of the Digimon Fusion timeline. With the majority of our heroes already meeting their untimely end, it's up to the remaining warriors to do everything they can to avenge their loved ones' deaths. Well, that's enough out of me. What do you say we get on with the show? I have no further comments, except… ENJOY THE SHOW! Sorry, I just had to say that. No seriously. Go… Read the chapter.
Previously on Digimon Fusion, a voice erupted from within Omega X's head. It was the voice of the Digi-Mazoku himself.
"You are the one! At last…"
"Who are you!"
"You don't know how to use your power! Let me show you!"
As Omega X ascended to his fifth level form, he viciously beaten Saitou to a bloody pulp and launched the most powerful Terra Beam created. The blast nailed Saitou head on and sent him across the Dark Realm a bloody and battered mess.
"As soon as I regained consciousness, I fired my largest Terra Beam."
"SHUT UP THIS DOESN'T CONCERN YOU!"
"SAITOU! MOVE OUT OF THE WAY!"
"I had power beyond compare. There's no way I could release it now. This Mazoku guy is deep within the Dark Realm. I'm going to look for this guy who controlled me!"
"Dad! Let's just drop the matter already!"
"No until I have gotten my satisfaction. He interfered in a great fight between myself and Saitou. He's going to pay for that!"
"Tai. Give this decision a second thought… You can stay here in the Dark Realm or choose to go back to the human world. Your choice."
"I don't need time. I already made my decision. Let's go home."
But before the heroes had a chance to move out of the Dark Realm, Monodramon finally arrived and the Dark God released himself in his full glory. Transcending past his previous forms, Millenniumon emerged as Zeed! His first order of business: absorb the digicores, take Ken's Dark Spore, and merge with Monodramon and Ryo. Zeed has become an ultimate god of destruction and dispatched at least seventy percent of the entire Digi-Destined team.
"BEHOLD THE ASCENSION OF A GOD!"
Our heroes face their final and strongest enemy: Zeed. Is there any hope left?
(Play Digimon Zero Two theme Ashita was Atashi no Kaze ga Fuku)
(End theme)
The Unstoppable Zeed Spread his Blanket of Darkness! 'Everyone is My Enemy'!
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01/02 Digital World. Azulongmon's Domain
Just witnessing the unexpected turn of events, the Holy Beast and Gennai had their eyes locked onto the viewing orb. Both had shocked expressions across their faces as they witnessed a majority of their own Digi-Destined slaughtered. Their hearts had suddenly felt heartbroken over the losses. They had never thought Millenniumon would actually reveal himself after being dormant for hundreds upon hundreds of thousand of Digital cycle years.
Gennai was literally on his knees and poured out tears for the losses of the Digi-Destined. They were not just defeated but massacred by simply energy blasts created by Zeed. All that remained to oppose his God-like power were the higher level digital warriors, including Omega X.
"Gennai. I would never think it'd be possible for him to return this soon. I thought he would never be returned to full power ever again. This is a day we have dread for so long…" Azulongmon sighed heavily.
"This can't… be happening. The Digi-Destined… They… They can't…"
"I'm afraid to say that they have… met their end. The Dark God has emerged more powerful than any other enemy they has ever challenged them."
"But, Tai… Omega X just came off with a huge victory over Himo Saitou! The war had finally been won and now this happens! Haven't we seen enough death and destruction!"
"…"
"Azulongmon…"
"No… I'm afraid the nightmare is far from over. As long as Millenniumon has obtained this new form, the four Digital Worlds… No, both the Digital and Human Universes are at risk of being wiped out. Zeed will lay waste to everything. Even Omega X's War God Mode will be no match for this overwhelming power…"
"No, but they will give it their all! Azulongmon! Do remember that monster has absorbed your digicores, not to mention Ryo, Cyberdramon and the Dark Spore implanted into Ken. Zeed has been well preparing this from the very star, in order to gain this new terrifying form. However, that doesn't change the fact that our strongest assets, the Digital Warriors, will take a stand and do everything to overcome Zeed. I have full confidence in each and every last one of them. Only they can prevent each of the four main Digital Realms from collapsing. They must prevent the devastation of their home world…"
"Gennai, I understand where you are attempting to get at my friend, but…"
"But nothing, Azulongmon. This is the one, final battle that determines all. The fate of human and digital kind rests on their shoulders. They didn't make it this far just to fall in defeat. Every challenge. Every dark power that has challenged them. Every anguish they have had to endure. The sacrifices made. Do you want to see all of that go to waste? I certainly do not. If Tai and his allies stand together, they have a chance. No matter how grim the situation maybe, there is still that glimmer of hope. You forget Tai still has possession a piece of your digicore. It just maybe the last resort needed to defeat Zeed."
After hearing upon Gennai's speech, there was nothing more the Holy dragon could do but chuckle in delight. He wanted to disagree with the Digital knight yet what Gennai had stated was very hopeful and promising. Azulongmon couldn't bring himself to disagreeing with his colleague and lose hope for his Digi-Destined.
"…Your speech inspires me, Gennai. You're right. We cannot give up on our champions. After all, our dear Lady Moinanea had just given up her life to ensure the survival of the Warriors of Light and Hope. She possesses a heart of courage and love. Courage for sacrificing her life and love for the warriors. Those two traits alone are something Zeed will never hope to comprehend."
Turning around to face Azulongmon, Gennai noticed portions of Azulongmon's celestial body fading away. It seemed as though something was already erasing him. The loss of the digicores was already taking a toll on their creator. It would only a matter of time before Azulongmon truly fades into a distant memory. Even Gennai knew that the Holy dragon would soon pass on due to the loss of the digicores. The Eastern Digital Realm just maybe the likely galactic sector to meet its eventual downfall. Without Azulongmon, the balance of that section will be thrown out of whack along with its most valuable resources.
"Just look at them, Azulongmon. Even, they know that they could very well meet their end. Yet, they aren't going to allow themselves to be swatted aside like insects. They know this will be their final battle. Every battle was merely steps leading to this one. Zeed CANNOT be allowed to clench victory or all will be lost. Digi-Destined. Old and New Generations. Digimon Tamers. Legendary Warriors. Please, we pray for your victory. Do not let the Dark God prevail if you wish for a bright future. May our prayers guide you to ultimate victory, our valiant warriors…"
Kneeling down in prayer, Gennai gives his respects to the warriors now hell bent on stopping Zeed. The prayers would be made not just to guide the Digital warriors but to wish for a glimmer of a miraculous hope to arise out of this cloud of despair looming within the Dark Realm. However, they weren't the only higher powers praying for the warriors' chances of victory and survival.
03 Digital World. Zhuqiaomon's Domain
Having witnessed the death of the Digi-Destined and Tamers, both the phoenix and turtle sovereigns deeply sighed in sadness. They mourned not just for their losses but the revival of the Dark God after thousands upon thousands of Digital Cycle periods of dormancy. Millenniumon had finally emerged in a new and powerful form. Even Zhuiqaomon knew that challenging the Dark God's almighty power was a mistake that he would regret.
"So, I guess the jury is out on this one, Zhuster?"
"There's no denying it anymore. The Dark God has been revived using the Eastern Azulongmon's digicores! At this rate, he's managed to slaughter the half majority of those Digi-Destined and the Tamers. The same group of humans with their powerful digimon partners, who helped to defeat the D-Reaper. The power that Zeed now possesses is even greater than that of the D-Reaper and that of the human with the Saint Light ki."
"Well, at least, the warrior of courage managed to overcome that renegade human… but only to allow the Dark God to reawaken! It's hard to believe this whole scheme was orchestrated by Zeed."
"You mean his plot to restructure the time and space continuum of this universe? He did specifically state that he successfully merged the four Digital Realms together when they are supposed to be separate realities. Perhaps, he meant that we were not supposed to share the same universe. I wouldn't be surprised to know that the Dark Time God is capable of such a feat. What surprises me is the fact of how well prepared he has molded this plan to be implemented to such perfection. The Dark Spore, Ryo, the digicores, the creation of Burizalor and Mutalior… He had everything well planned out from the very start. He was counting on the fact some of the Chosen Children would ascend to new levels of power and hoped they would prove to be worthy of a challenge. Thus far, the Warrior of Courage has proven himself worthy. The question, will the Digital Warriors combined be enough to push back the fury of the Dark God?"
"If they can't… Then who can?"
"I don't even want to even think about the consequences if our heroes fail to oppress Zeed now. The one who possesses the Hazard will not be enough to overcome this evil power that has awakened from his long dormancy. Takato will need the help of the other bearers of Courage if he hopes to see the next sun rise. Please let there be a miracle through this disparity."
Locking eyes back on the viewing orb, the two great Sovereigns caught glimpse of the remaining warriors standing off. Another view of Zeed's new form was standing out above the fallen Digi-Destined, Tamers and digimon. Zhuqiaomon and Ebonwumon shuddered to even think of how powerful Zeed has actually become.
"Since he managed to merge himself with the boy and the Monodramon, there will be no telling how much power he will abstract from those two. I just hope it didn't have to be one of our own Tamers of the Southern sector that was essential to Zeed's revival. Takato. Tamer of the Hazard. Avenge your loved ones not for us or for the Digital World. Do it for all that is mankind," the great phoenix thought.
04 Digital World. Seraphimon's Castle
Even the Three Celestial Angels were saddened by the turn of events. However, it was the loss of Lady Moinanea that struck them the most. The rightful heir ruler of the 04/Western Digital World plane was slain by the Dark God's fury.
Bokomon and Neemon lowered their heads in sadness for the demigoddess' sudden death. Tears poured down Sorcermon's eyes as his heart felt empty during those last few moments. The three angels chanted another prayer, this time for Lady Moinanea. What they feared the most was the thought of losing the six legendary warriors. They were still Susanoomon, but even Seraphimon knew that the Warrior of Peace would not maintain the form any longer.
"Lord Seraphimon. This is terrible!" Sorcermon choked in tears. "Our Lady Moinanea did not deserve such a fate! We can't let the legendary warriors go through with this! The Dark God will destroy them with his bare hands!"
"I can't argue with him, Lord Seraphimon," Bokomon nodded in agreement. "According to my book, it says here that when the unlikely event the Dark Time God reawakens, he will return in a new form which would contain his radical power. As far as I can tell, this form is brand new for Millenniumon."
"I… I never imagined I would be bear witnessing the wrath of the Dark God himself," Seraphimon gasped. "I'm afraid not even Susanoomon stands a chance."
"But, look! He's not alone!" Neemon pointed out. "Susanoomon's has friends!"
"I think we can all see that, Neemon," Bokomon sighed.
"But, he does bring up a good point," Ophanimon replied. "Susanoomon is not alone in this final battle. He has the other digital warriors standing by his side, including the one who just defeated the human possessing the Saint Light ki."
"That warrior alone should even out the odds," Cherubimon assured the angelic male.
"…"
"Lord Seraphimon?" Sorcermon whispered.
"…No. Even that Warrior of Courage will not be enough. Zeed's current power exceeds everyone on that battlefield. Their only hope is to attack as a unit, but their chances of victory are slim to none. Though, seeing the loss of their loved ones will be a major boost to their strengths. Perhaps, Zeed may have made a big mistake angering the might of these warriors. They each possess hearts and souls that will guide them into this final battle. The fate of our existence will be determined by the outcome of this battle. Legendary warriors. Takuya. Kouji. Zoe. J.P. Kouichi. Young Tommy. Our prayers go out to you and each one of your allies."
"Good luck, young warriors," Cherubimon sighed. "I really wish we could help you for everything you have done for us, but this is a battle we cannot interfere with."
"However, when the time comes for us to intervene, we won't hesitate to carry out Lady Moinanea's honor to defend this territory," Ophanimon spoke with determination.
"Oh! Takuya! Kids! Please, hang in there! You defeated Lucemon and freed our world from his tyrannical presence!" Bokomon cried out towards the viewing orb. "This battle determines everything the Digital Universe has ever worked hard for! Do not let Zeed win!"
"Go, team! Go!" Neemon cheered out as if he were a cheerleader.
"We're counting on you, my friends. If anyone can overcome the impossible odds, then you children certainly can. You have new allies to join your cause and they will help ensure our victory. May the spirits of the ancient warriors guide you."
Inside Saitou's Lair Cavern.8:55 P.M.
Meanwhile, back within the caverns of Saitou's former lair, the DW-STF was still hard at work by sealing away the tunnel. They only had a few hours to completely shut down the tunnel to prevent the Synister race to emerge into the real world and find passages through to the Digital Worlds. Sitting across from the DW-STF was Oikawa. He sat down with Sigma lying on the ground while still in a comatose state.
"I didn't think I would be brought back," the man said with disbelief. "I thought I was actually gone. Alas, I have returned but only to find myself wondering if mankind will survive. Was I revived only to face death once again?"
As the man questioned himself, the DW-STF immediately halted their progress and felt the tremendously dark, powerful ki emitting from out of the tunnel. Omegamon X gasped out as he realized that he and his soldiers were feeling the presence of Zeed. They had never actually seen or even felt the Dark God's presence. Not even the leader could dare compare himself to this entity of destruction.
"Sir… Did you feel that?" Magnamon X asked with a strained voice.
"Of course… Damn! This is what we've feared! We were too late to stop it!" Omegamon X cursed.
"IS this the Dark God the prophecies speak of?" Lillymon X gasped.
"I'm afraid so… The Digi-Destined and their allies won't be sufficient to defeat this beast. Yes, while the Warrior of Courage did manage to overcome the human with the Saint Light ki, the Dark God is a power on a whole different scale of strength. I have sensed that at least half of his allies have already been slaughtered, including Lady Moinanea. Oh, my goddramon, rest her soul… If she dies, then Shintomon will be next. Eventually, the Sovereigns will not be spared either from the Dark God's wrath."
"So, what do you want us to do, sir?" War Greymon X asked with curiosity. "Fight this beast or continue with our mission to seal this tunnel?"
"We'll do anything as you command, sir!" Metal Garurumon X calls out.
Thinking his decision for a moment, Omegamon X no longer hesitated to struggle with his choice and turned to face his unit with a determined glare. They knew very much from the look on his face that he meant business
and nothing was going to stop him from fulfilling his mission."We will stay and do our duty! We've been given orders to seal this tunnel and keep those monsters from entering the human world! Even this tremendous power the Dark God has gained, he is classified as a being above the B-Class! Therefore, he cannot escape through the barrier! Now, let's seal up that hole!"
However, there was one who had suddenly objected to the general's command. That was Alforce V-Dramon X.
"But, sure. The Digi-Destined and their allies are still in there. They are battling that monster as we speak. Shouldn't we offer them some assistance? This is the Dark God we're speaking of. If he is set free, then everyone is doomed."
"…I understand what you're telling me, but this is OUR assignment given by Lord Huanlongmon. The only other higher authority that has jurisdiction to call off this assignment is Lord Shintomon, but as you can see he is currently not present."
"May I suggest half of our team head out into the tunnel to give aid to the Digi-Destined while the other half remains at their current post to seal the tunnel?" Rosemon X suggested. "We'd be killing two birds with one stone."
"That's a brilliant idea, Rosemon X," Dukemon X said. "What do you say, general? This just maybe the only way we can offer aid AND sealing the tunnel at the same time."
"Unfortunately, you soldiers have forgotten that the Digi-Destined of Courage has been reawakened as the Digi-Mazoku. He has become a Messiah of Darkness. Giving aid to the likes of that beast is a violation against Huanlongmon's authority," Omegamon X continued on.
"I'm sorry, sir, but I have to object to Huanlongmon's orders," Lillymon spoke up. "I just can't bring myself to abandon individuals who have staked their lives for a valiant cause. We are soldiers after all, General. We've battled together and witnessed some of our own die for valiant causes. Our predecessors have all perished to allow us to take their place. General, didn't the Omegamon before you sacrifice his life to ensure your survival? You wouldn't be here if it weren't for him."
Immediately reminiscing past events, Omegamon X nods in agreement with Lillymon X's small speech. He steps over to the young flower female and places his War Greymon arm over her right shoulder. She remained frozen still in obedience to her superior.
"Lillymon X. You may be the youngest and weakest of our team, but you truly do have the biggest heart. Your love for all living creatures astounds me. That's why I chose you as the peacemaker of the DW-STF. Right now, what am I about to do will violate orders given by Huanlongmon-sama, but… There's always a time where even rules are meant to be broken. Ok. I have decided that myself, Dukemon X, Alforce V-Dramon X, Magnamon X and Rosemon X will accompany me. Lillymon X. I leave you in charge to seal this tunnel. Is that understood?"
Standing out in normal military-style formation, Lillymon X straightened out and gives a hand to forehead salute to Omegamon X.
"Sir! Yes, sir! I will not let you down!"
"All right, then. The rest of you follow Lillymon X's instructions and seal the tunnel with as much power as you can! The ones who I have called out will follow me! Let us decide our own futures! The DW-STF shall live on!"
Letting out a unified battle cry, Omegamon X lifted off the ground and quickly sets off through the tunnel. Following behind him were Dukemon X, Alforce V-Dramon X, Magnamon X and Rosemon X. This left War Greymon X, Metal Garurumon X, Dynasmon X and Lillymon X to stay behind to close the tunnel.
"All right! You heard the general! Let's get this tunnel sealed within the next few hours! They will do as much as they can to hold off the Dark God and ensure the surviving Digi-Destined make it out. Let's get this tunnel sealed up for good and prevent the Dark God from emerging into the real world!" Lillymon X calls out her first set of instructions.
"Yes, ma'm!" the other DW-STF members call out.
"Oh, by the way," Lillymon X spoke up as she turned to make eye contact with Oikawa. "You might want to stick around. You'll end up getting lost on your way out. Allow us to finish sealing this hole and we shall return you to your home. The child will be sent back to the world where he had originally came from."
"You… You really are real," Oikawa gasped. "A digimon… I never thought I'd be gazing upon a real digimon up close…"
"Well, I look real, don't I?" Lillymon X smiled.
"Very much so…"
"You always wanted to go to the Digital World?"
"But, how did you…"
"We, digimon, can sense a human's dreams. You want to go to the Digital World ever since you were a child. Am I right?"
"I… Yes."
"Well, there's a chance you just might, but Zeed stands in everyone's dreams. If he cannot be stopped, then your wish of entering the Digital World will not come true. That is why we must rely on the Digi-Destined at this moment. Only they and their allies can make a difference."
"…"
"Come. If you believe in them, then your dreams will come true. Believe what I tell you. As a sworn member of the DW-STF, I promise that everything will be restored to normal and the balance of power will be repaired."
"Hearing this from you, I'm convinced. I trust your word."
"Well, for my sake, I hope that I am right. If all else fails, everything will be lost. General. I just hope you and the others can provide the best aid you can offer for the Digi-Destined," Lillymon X sighed in thought.
As Lillymon X returned to her post, she joined in with her three colleagues to help seal up the tunnel using their kid energy. They only had a few hours to close it before the Sinister manage to escape through the hole created through the barrier. This was their only chance to ensure the safety of the human world and they weren't planning on screwing this up. Failure was no longer an option.
? Center of the Four Digital Realms ?
Having witnessed the sudden turn of events, Huanlongmon nodded in disappointment over the decision made by Omegamon X. He never thought his greatest DW-STF general would disobey his orders.
"Well, this is certainly unexpected," Duane spoke.
However, the children remained silent after what had transpired with Zeed slaughtering a majority of the heroes, including their kid selves. Tike and Kara shared a tearful mourn for the loss of David.
"How… How could that bastard do that to our David!" Kara cried. "Why! He didn't deserve to be slaughtered like the way he was!"
"Or our alternate selves for that matter!" Sam growled. "Man, if only Huanlongmon allows us to go out there and actually gives us a REAL assignment than make us sit here and watch our families die!"
"Makes me wonder if he really cares if this Zeed bastard escapes to cause destruction across the worlds?" Tike wondered.
"Please, Huanlongmon," Keke sniffed as she approached the great sovereign. "Allow us to do something to avenge our loved ones. Our families were just killed… No, they were SLAUGHTERED What's worse… They can't even be revived! The digicores have been absorbed by that monster and they themselves have been absorbed! Their data now resides within Zeed! Saitou may have been powerful, but this is the Dark God we're dealing with! The remainder of our families are still out there in battle, but I doubt they will last any longer."
"Please, try to consider it, Huanlongmon," Sam begged. "As of now, only Max's dad, Keke's dad, Tike and Kara's parents, Takato and the legendary warriors stand a chance. Pikkan, BW, Dorothy and the others are simply there to provide support."
Despite the pleas from the children, Huanlongmon remained silent and was considering his decision. His eyes were transfixed onto viewing orb like never before. Much like every other higher level entity, his worst fears have finally come into realization. The nightmare has reawakened after a long, LONG dormancy. Every evil that has come before it were merely little nuisances compared to Zeed's God-like status.
"At last, you have regained full power, Xeed… Zeed. Whichever you refer to yourself now. I never thought you'd reawaken so soon. Already you have destroyed and absorbed a majority of the Chosen. You have taken their will of life or death. You even had the nerve to murder Lady Moinanea out of cold blood. Her sacrifice was selfless on her part and this really makes me wonder why she never took up position as a Digital Guardian. This makes me wonder if you are merely just bluffing with this new power you have obtained. But, I highly doubt it. This new form you've gained has managed to help control your radical power. You have complete control over your form, your power and your sanity. Alas, this is the result of you absorbing Ryo and Cyberdramon. However, you have yet to challenge the power of the warriors that have fought for our cause against many enemies before you. You may have prepared yourself over the years for your revival, but today you will not succeed. I will see to it! Mark my words!"
Fuming and growling under his breathe, Huanlongmon's eyes dimmed a crimson color. The children stood their ground while not being intimidated by the dragon beast. All they wanted was to aid their families in this final, yet most important battle. Keke steps over to the viewing orb to catch a glimpse of Max and X together.
"Max. I understand your love for my alternate self. You and her were quite the team. I really didn't want to see her getting killed, but you and X have a chance to avenge her death. X… Don't die. Please, that's all I ever ask for. Do not die…"
Choking with tears coming down her eyes, Keke fell to her knees and trembled violently. She tightened her fists and smashed them against the ground to create dents. Obviously, her inner emotions were mixed. Anger and helplessness were now lingering within the girl.
"I wish there was something I can do to help… Damn it! I'm sick of sitting here and doing nothing! Don't you dare die on us, you guys! You are our last line of defense!"
Outside Demon's Cavern. 8:56 P.M.
Meanwhile, the great elder, Gosenzomon, sat with a shocked expression over the turn of events that had suddenly occurred within the Dark Realm. Witnessing the slaughter of nearly the entire Digi-Destined teams had dealt a great pain in his heart. It was as if he had lost his own children.
"No… It can't be… They… They've been done in. Zeed. I never thought I'd ever see you in your new, controlled form. Already you have caused me great pain. Losing Taichi was one thing, but nearly the whole team? I can't bear to see this anymore. These past few days have been chaotic. I fear for both humans and digimon kind alike."
Mummymon, Arukenimon and Black Gatomon gathered around the elder to watch the battle that was soon to unfold through the orb. Having seen enough, Mummymon removed his coat and prepared himself to enter the cavern in full battle mode.
"Hey, you dolt! Just what the heck do you think you're doing!" Arukenimon frantically asked.
"Where else? I'm the Digimon Worlds Champion for goodness sakes! It would be shameful for a champion to run away," Mummymon cried out in a heroic manner. "This Zeed or whoever he calls himself better get prepared! Cause he will be begging for his mommy when I get in there and tear him apart! I'll give him a dose of my Mummymon Megaton Coconut Atomic Smash! HI-YA!"
As Mummymon stood out in dramatic fashion with a Japanese flag standing in the background, Arukenimon and Black Gatomon looked on with anime sweat drops pouring down their foreheads.
"Arukenimon… Mind if you smacked some sense into him?"
"You don't have to tell me that twice. Ugh, he has lost it. No more Digi-Jack Daniels for him."
"Sorry, Mummymon. As much as I admire your courage, this battle should be left to Taichi and his friends. Only they can make a difference. Please… Avenge Lady Moinanea. Avenge everyone this monster has killed. We cannot allow him to enter the real world! This is the final battle! There is no way out of this! No turning back! I hope our prayers for a miracle come true, because they will need it. Have mercy on their souls."
The Dark Realm. 8:56 P.M.
Back within the ancient, mysterious world of the Dark Realm, a battle to determine the fate of the four Digital Worlds and the human world was being determined. No longer was the enemy a human. Himo Saitou had finally met his end at the hands of the reawakened Digi-Mazoku, Omega X. Millenniumon has achieved full power and transformed into his new Zeed form. Having killed nearly seventy percent of the Digi-Destined team, only a few remained standing to challenge Zeed.
The ones who had met their end had already been absorbed into his God-like body. Zeed held his hand over the fallen Sora and absorbed the last of her data like a hot fudge sundae. All that remained as far as dead bodies to absorb were the bodies of Ken and Lady Moinanea. Absorbing these two would be a very satisfying taste for Zeed's ravenous desire for more data.
The Digital Warriors each were filled with shock, anger and sadness over the loss of their loved ones. It only took Zeed a mere few seconds to dispatch the majority of the crew easily. He proved once again why he was referred to as the 'Dark God.' It was simply not just a title name given to him since his presence was God-like compared to previous enemies.
There was a moment of hushed silence until the cries from both X and Max ended that hauntily silence.
"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.
"Damn it! I can't believe he went after them rather than us!" BW cursed. "But why would he keep us, the stronger elite, alive?"
"My lady!" Shintomon cried out to his fallen beloved. "Lady Moinanea!"
"That bastard just absorbed their data! If he managed to easily get rid of them with simple energy blasts, then I shudder to think what he might do to us," Susanoomon growled. "But, I doubt even he could take all of us at once."
"Yeah, but we greatly outnumbered Saitou," said Pikkan. "Yet, he was still able to swat us aside."
"Plus, this guy far surpasses even Saitou's best. I can read this guy's ki," Ultima X spoke. "Let me tell you, this bastard has an overwhelming power that'll crush us. But I'm not going to let this guy live for what he's done to David and Sonja! I WILL make him pay!"
"You…" Max growled under his breath before he cried out in another outburst. "YOU KILLED KEKE AND MY MOTHER! YOU KILLED EVERYONE THAT WE CHERISH AND LOVE! YOU HEARTLESS MONSTER!"
Already absorbed enough data and ki from his prey, Zeed simply sneered and gives a mocking jester to the defiant Kamiya child.
"They were merely stepping stones. Each and every last one of them," cackled Zeed. "Such a waste, isn't it?"
That heartless statement from the Dark God was more than enough to set the spark off of every warrior that had lost a beloved, including Omega X. The Digi-Mazoku seethed under his breath as his eyes dimmed a crimson glow. His body quivered and the muscles on his body tightened. A bright golden-red aura engulfed his magnificent form. Zeed quickly sensed out the warrior's ki and smirked with keen interest.
"Yes, that's it, Taichi. Give into the hate. You know deep inside you are still no match for my omnipotence. Even with your allies, I will still come out triumphant. My destiny to conquer your universe has come."
Shintomon crawled over to the corpse of his wife and cradled her in his arms. He could feel the deep coldness engulfing the demigoddess' body. Tears streamed down from his eyes as guilt and helplessness had eaten away within his soul.
"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!"
Omega X raised his head up and gives Zeed a menacing glare that would scare off an army of Burizalors. However, the Dark God wasn't going to become intimidated by an 'inferior' being and continued to bawl out in wicked laughter. How could anyone enjoy murdering a group of people and children in one full swoop is beyond even Omega X to comprehend. This monster has already displayed no show of affection or remorse. Zeed deserves no respect or second chances for his acts. The warriors knew this full well and must destroy this beast before he escapes into the real world.
"Tai! If we let this dirtbag escape into our world, then everything we worked hard to protect will be lost," Gallantmon said to the warrior.
"I know and I won't allow him to enter our world. He's going to have to go through all of us at once. The ki I'm sensing from his guy is unbelievable. Here I thought Saitou would be the strongest opponent I've ever faced, but Zeed's power eclipses his."
"Even with the Saint Light ki?" Susanoomon asked out of bewilderment.
"I'd say yeah. We're in for a big fight."
Just then, Metalla X had just remembered the digicore that Omega X was currently holding in his possession. He walks over to his rival and slaps in the back of his head.
"Hey, idiot! Aren't you forgetting something!"
"What's that? Why did you have to and slap me like that! Ow!"
"You big baby," Dorothy sighed. "Aren't you forgetting what you are holding in your possession!"
"What…? You mean… Ah, yeah! I still have possession of the digicore! How could I even dare to forget!" Omega X slightly chuckled while grinning like an idiot. "Then again, I'm such an idiot to even forget this. Since I took it out of Zeed's grasp, there just maybe one last chance to beat this guy. All right, Zeed. This one's for everyone you've just taken away from us. Sora. Gang. You're lives will be restored. Count on it!"
"Um, Tai. I would pay attention back on the situation at hand. He's coming right this way!" Mystic Celesta calls out to her brother.
Looking ahead towards his new enemy, Omega X grasped the digicore half tightly and concealed it from the monster's sight. Zeed calmly marches forward where the bodies had once lain. He stopped for a minute and slightly smirked. He catches glimpse of the warriors that stood before him. Only a few actually pose as a threat. The only chance was for a Digital Fusion in order to revive Kaiser X, but would even that ultimate warrior be enough to crush Zeed? That was what both crossed both Tai and Matt's minds at the moment.
"Tai. How about we go ahead an try out a fusion?" Metalla X suggested. "We kicked Doomsdramon around like a amateur when we became Kaiser X."
"Not in my current state. Sure, we're both about the same height, but my current power as a level five far exceeds yours. We have to be at about even power levels."
"Damn and I just came up with a great idea…"
"We can always try keeping our powers at a simultaneous level, but it's going to require time to do so."
"Which is something we don't have. I doubt this guy will even sit on his rear to wait for us to fuse together."
"We can always distract for you," Gallantmon butted in. "Yeah, while we attack him head on, you two can go ahead and try out the fusion technique."
"That's a great idea, Takato!" Omega X replied.
Just then, Ultima X had also come up with a brilliant idea of his own. He flies on over towards War Angemon and tapped his right shoulder. The angelic royal knight turns around with a questionable look.
"What's up, Davis?"
"I just had a brilliant idea of my own! Heh! You're going to love it!"
"What do you have in mind?" BW asked.
"Hey, Tai! Matt! You two aren't the only ones who can fuse!" Ultima X calls out. "Unless you've forgotten that TK and I can fuse. Does War Dramon, ring a few bells?"
"Whoa! Hey! You're right! Two fusion warriors for the price of one!" Omega X calls out. "If there's a chance Matt and I will pull off a successful fusion, then you two can pull it off! Great idea, Davis!"
"For once…" Pikkan muttered.
"I heard that, Pikkan! But you have to admit, it's a great idea and a our only chance to give this guy the beating he rightfully deserves!" Ultima X exclaimed. "Ok! You heard that, TF? We're going to make this count!"
"Um, it's TK…"
"Davis. I really like the idea," Mystic Celesta commended the Warrior of Miracles. "I never thought you even had that idea crossing your mind. It'll be great to have War Dramon back in the game."
"I'll do anything to avenge Ken, David, and Sonja. They didn't deserve the fates they received. This one's for them."
In a rare moment, Davis was very serious and dead set on eliminating Zeed. He wasn't no longer the brash young man that the Digi-Destined became attached to. He was willing to go through with this new strategy. Mystic Celesta couldn't help but admire his courage and determination. It was so much like her brother.
"Davis. Wow, sometimes you even amaze me," Mystic Celesta thought.
Zeed had overheard their new strategy over using the fusion techniques and merely chuckled to himself heartily.
"So, you fellows are going to attempt to use the fusion techniques? Taichi and Yamato? Daisuke and Takeru? Two fused fighters for the price of one? Kaiser X was enough to destroy Doomsdramon easily and War Dramon once came within an eyelash to crush the D-Reaper. Ha, those two pale in comparison to the unlimited source of power which I wield. Do you really think I'd just let you four attempt such a petty technique? Daisuke. Taichi. I'm amazed you two would even think about attempting to use this fusion as a last resort. I never thought you goggle heads would even bothering thinking before taking action.
"Hey! We resent that!" both Omega X and Ultima X retorted at once.
"Ok, that comment was totally uncalled for," Gallantmon growled after hearing the monster's insult.
"What do you say we just trash this guy and wait on the fusion?" the Takuya within Susanoomon spoke out.
"Then again, I just might want to reconsider," Metalla X growled.
"Why's that, Matt? Are you chickening out on us already!" Omega X gasped.
"Matt! C'mon! Let's get serious here!" War Angemon exclaimed.
While an argument was about to ensue, Dorothy took this chance to move Shintomon away. He carried the demigoddess' corpse in his arms and sets her down on his lap. He had lost his only true love quickly and so suddenly. Currently feeling helpless, he no longer considered himself any use to this battle.
"What can I do? I'm the Supreme Guardian digimon, but yet I feel helpless. I've failed everyone and I let you die, my lady… I just sat like an idiot and let you die before my eyes. I'll never forgive myself for this… On the other hand, I'll never forgive Zeed for this cowardly action!"
"I know how you feel, Shintomon," Dorothy whispered while reading out his thoughts.
"You do?"
With a nod, she continued on, "She died for all of us. She did because she truly cares for each of us as if we were her children, me included. As her husband, you ought to understand the course of action she had chosen to take."
"I do, but…"
"But, what! Did you want to die with her!"
"Yes, so that she wouldn't have to endure the after life alone! I would wanted to join her to keep her company for all eternity!"
"You higher beings live for a long considerable time anyway. So why bother?"
"I just couldn't live with myself being alone. For once, I was happy to have such company since the D-Reaper eliminated my three Supreme Guardian comrades, including the Grand Guardian herself."
"Yes, I remember. I now possess the memories of everything the D-Reaper has ever committed. Every deplorable act of violence, malice and destruction. Shintomon. I'm sorry for the pain that my former self has caused you. I truly am."
"I'm not blaming you… As a reincarnated human, you've been forgiven for your sins by fighting for the right cause. You became Taichi's best student and merged with Avengemon's data. Your powers exceed those of any human I've ever met."
"Yes. I gained these powers in order to fight with Taichi and his friends."
"That you have done. I'm proud of you, Dorothy."
"Thank you, Shintomon. Just to let you know that I'll be fighting against this monster, even if I have to stake my own life."
"Before you go, I just wanted to let you know on a secret…"
"What's that?"
"I can still sense my three Supreme Guardian comrades within you. Setsuna of the West Quadrant. Dythros of the North Quadrant. Hades of the Southern Quadrant. I also sense the Grand Guardian in you. All four of them will help guide you in your battle, Dorothy. You possess their will, power and wisdom. You're not alone in this war."
"Thank you, Shintomon. I won't let you down. Besides, those four have already been guiding me my whole life. They wish you a happy life if we manage to escape out of this alive."
With that said, Dorothy flies off back to rejoin her comrades in the final battle against Zeed. Looking on from the far distance, Shintomon wrapped his arms around Lady Moinanea's corpse and sighed deeply.
"Good luck, my friends. I know you will guide that girl down the right path and it looks like you have done your job well. If only we were back together as The Order… We would have at least helped out these fine warriors in their final struggle against the ultimate evil. But, alas, I feel helpless and without my darling… Oh, my lady… If only there was another alternative…"
Immediately breaking down in tears, Shintomon buried his face against his beloved's right shoulder. He didn't even look ahead to pay attention to the upcoming battle at hand.
As soon as Dorothy swiftly landed down to where her friends were standing, Omega X and Metalla X were still arguing.
"So, what did I miss out?" Dorothy asked.
"Nothing, but those two and their senseless bickering," growled BW.
"C'mon, you two! This isn't the best time! You just lost your families! Our enemy is Zeed!" X exclaimed. "KNOCK IT OFF!"
"C'mon, Matt! You know we were both responsible for our actions as Kaiser X. At least we still managed to whoop Doomsdramon's ass before our fusion time limit ran out."
"Only by a few seconds that is! Didn't you even consider what would have happened if our limit ran out at that moment!"
"We would have still won since he was already weakened," Omega X assured his rival.
"Ugh, but that pose! I couldn't bear myself to stand out like an idiot like that! Hell, especially when we fused, your side just had to become the dominant one within Kaiser X!"
"Huh? My side? You mean when we were playing around in the beginning?"
"What do you mean 'we'! That was you! You were more interested in playing pranks than winning the battle!"
"But that wasn't me, Matt! That's just we how act when we're together."
Metalla X immediately grabs Omega X by his collar and attempts to strangle him.
"No! That's how clowns act at the freaking circus!"
"So, then, why don't we just try it out again?"
"Didn't you even bother to hear what I said! Going through that ridiculous pose is enough for me!"
"Matt! You're impossible! Getting all worked up over such a little thing!"
"I'm a singer, not a dancer, Tai!"
"Oh, boy. Here we go again," Mystic Celesta sighed deeply. "So, those are our two saviors? Our families were just killed right before our very eyes! We have to avenge them!"
"Um, ok. Well, Davis. Looks like it's up to us to fuse together," War Angemon suggested.
"Right! War Dramon's back in the game!"
Suddenly, Zeed stepped forward once again and quickly cuts off the argument with a single stomp to the ground. The warriors immediately shifted their attention towards the Dark God, especially Omega X and Metalla X.
"Well, it seems we have ourselves some differing opinions about fusion. Mind if I intervene and make a suggestion? There will be no more fusion. Obtaining the knowledge from Atolmdramon and Doomsdramon, I can easily recall that moment. He was such a fool to allow you two to fuse into Kaiser X. Taichi. Yamato. You two are only dreaming if you think you'll have an advantage over me like that. I'm not as gullible as my children were. The same applies to you, too, Daisuke and Takeru. I say there will be no more fusion and that in fact will be LAW from now on."
"Bah! You died and made you the police around here!" Susanoomon grunted. "We'll still take you out even without their fusion!"
"I'll make you pay for taking away my friends, you bastard!" Gallantmon cursed out the Dark God.
"Ha. Why don't you go ahead and say that to my face then?" Zeed laughed.
The beast stood his ground while his body was radiating a red aura. The ground under his feet was crushed under the overwhelming power of his aura and caused rocks to levitate around him. Gallantmon no longer hesitated any further and charged ahead against Zeed.
"TAKATO! NO! GET BACK HERE!" Max calls out.
"We can't lose him either!" BW exclaimed.
"TAKATO! PULL BACK!" Omega X cried out to the crimson knight.
"NEVER! HE TOOK MY FRIENDS AWAY AND I INTEND TO FORCE HIM TO GIVE THEM BACK!"
With that said, Gallantmon raised his swords and went ahead to slash the beast head on. Before his swords even attempted to strike him, Zeed has vanished out of thin air. This caught Gallantmon off guard and he began searching his surroundings. Before long, Zeed reappears behind Gallantmon with a grin across his face.
"TAKATO! BEHIND YOU!" Mystic Celesta warned the Tamer warrior.
Before Gallantmon had a chance to turn around, he came face to face with Zeed. The beast merely grinned. Gallantmon leaps up into the air and flies off into the distance in attempt to come up with another strategy to use against the Dark God.
"Hey! Where does he think he's going!" Ultima X exclaimed out. "Hey, Takato! You're going the wrong way!"
"He's going to devise his own strategy," BW stated. "By attacking him from a long range distance. I don't know, but this isn't something Takato would ever use."
"Just what the hell are you thinking, kid?" Omega X thought.
Gallantmon continued his flight across the black skies of the Dark Realm. He swiftly crossed through numerous thick clouds and boosted his aura in order to push him across at tremendous speed. He no longer felt Zeed's power anymore and felt he had already out sped the demon.
"Zeed. You can bluff about your strength all you like, but I doubt you even have the speed to keep up wi-"
Before the word could even finish within his thoughts, Gallantmon stopped frozen at his treks and his face crossed with shock. He had come face to face with none other than the Dark Time God himself… Zeed was levitating right directly in front of him close up and he only had two words to tell the scared crimson knight.
"Too. Slow."
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SLAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAM!
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Zeed directly slams a fist across Gallantmon's face and follows it up with a spinning back kick that sends the crimson knight plummeting down nearly a thousand feet from the air. The warriors looked up as they found Gallantmon set on plummeting towards the ground. Before his body had a chance to plunge through the earth, Zeed immediately reappears below Gallantmon and knees him directly into the gut. The force indirectly cracks his chest plate into pieces. The Dark God picks Gallantmon up effortlessly and delivers a painful BACKBREAKER. Everyone winced as a loud SNAP was heard.
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SNAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAP!
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Gallantmon couldn't help but cry out in pain and force to listen to his own back being crushed across Zeed's knee. The Dark God drops the crimson knight and watched as he struggled to sit up. Omega X growled deeply and quickly shifted his attention to Metalla X. It was time.
"Matt! Fusion! Quick!"
"Bah! Perhaps you didn't hear what I just said! This Fusion of yours won't happen!" Zeed roared.
With that said, the Dark God vanishes out from sight. The two warriors were caught off guard as they failed to pick up on his sudden movement and ki. However, they stopped once they felt tremendous forces being plunged right directly into their guts. Metalla X was the first as he felt the air knocked right out of his body. Next up was Omega X. Even he didn't fare better with his breath being exerted out with extreme force.
"MATT!" War Angemon calls out.
"TAI!" cried Mystic Celesta.
As the two warriors were sent flying back, Zeed took this chance and delivers a double clothesline to knock them off of their feet. The digicore came flying out of Omega X's hands. Zeed shoots out an eye beam directly and captures the half piece orb in his grasp. In just a few moments, he would absorb this piece and complete his collection of Azulongmon's majestic digicores to fulfill his ultimate power.
"Yes, come to me, digicore!"
The digicore came directly closer to Zeed's grasp. He held out his hand to snatch it like a piece of candy.
"Now, with your power, make me complete and grant me infinite power! Once complete, I will rule every realm within this universe! Nothing will comprehend my power!"
Zeed opened his mouth as he went ahead to swallow the orb, but not long before Omega X reappeared out in front of him. With a playful smirk across his face, Omega X snatched the digicore out of the Dark God's hand like a thief in the night. He teleports away using his Time Warp and reappeared a long distance away. He let out a deep sigh of relief and held the digicore back in his possession.
"Whew! That was close! So close, but sorry to rain on your parade. There's no way I'm going to give this up that easily to you."
"DAMN YOU! GIVE IT BACK!"
"No, I was serious when I said that I wouldn't give it back," Omega X chuckled. "And to make sure I don't go back on my word…"
"What are you thinking, Tai?" Dorothy wondered.
"Who knows what lingers in that fool's head," Metalla X growled. "He better not fool around!"
"I hope you're planning to put it to good use. That digicore could hold a key to Zeed's destruction," Pikkan said.
"I agree, yet I'm not so sure. Take a look. Zeed has six pieces in his possession and we only have one. Doesn't that simply give Zeed the advantage over us?" BW reminded the Alterian.
"Perhaps, but it wouldn't hurt to use that core. Knowing Tai, he'll probably come up with some idiotic plan that'll backfire."
"Dad! You better not let that monster have that orb! That could be the only way to restore mom, Keke and the others!" Max exclaimed.
"Oh, man. This is certainly not looking good," X sighed. "Tai. Even I can't predict what you have planned."
"Well, you want to know what I plan to do with this digicore?" Omega X grinned sheepishly with a chuckle. "I'll just do what you do! Bon appetite!"
With that said, Omega X opened up his mouth and dropped the digicore into his mouth. He closed his mouth and begins to swallow it whole. Zeed was taken back in surprise. Everyone else gasped in utter disbelief and bewilderment.
"What the heck!" Metalla X blurted out in question. "What's the meaning behind this insanity, Tai!"
"That idiot! I knew it!" Pikkan growled.
"Can he actually do that?" Max wondered. "But we need that to bring our loved ones back!"
"You're… kidding me?" War Angemon muttered. "Any thoughts, Davis?"
"Heck! I would have done the same thing too!"
"Great, so we have two minds that think alike," Susanoomon sighed.
"So, this is how we're going to win?" Mystic Celesta muttered. "Here I thought my brother wouldn't do anything as stupid as this."
"I think humanity itself has lost faith in our valiant hero," BW stated.
"…Ugh, mind helping me up here?" Gallantmon struggled to speak up.
"No, there has to be a reason behind this," Dorothy thought. "Perhaps trying to play psychological mind games against Zeed? Or maybe you are acting like a fool."
Then, much to everyone's surprise and dismay, Omega X gulped down the digicore and immediately struggled. Yes, now the hero was starting to choke on the orb. He grasped his throat and muffled.
"Ack! Dad's choking!" Max exclaimed.
"Ugh! This is unbelievable! The fate of the worlds rest on this guy's shoulders?" Pikkan growled. "I've lost faith in this guy!"
"What's worse? He actually chokes out and dies again," X nodded in disappointment. "What a waste after being restored as a Digi-Mazoku."
"Hey! Tai! C'mon! Spit that thing out!" Metalla X calls out to the choking warrior. "Quick! Spit it out!"
Rushing over towards the falling warrior, Metalla X loomed over Omega X and noticed the orb swallowed down his gullet. The lump across his throat vanished along with the digicore. Metalla X gasped out in shock and worry. However, Omega X merely snickered and responded to his friends' worried pleas.
"Compliments to the chef!"
"Ugh! I can't put up with you, Tai! You nearly scared me! You know you could have been killed, moron! What a waste for the Digi-Mazoku to die again, this time by choking!"
Zeed quickly put a stop to the situation and growled out in fury.
"That was a foolish place to hide the Power Digicore. I'll just have to rip your head off to get it. Alas, don't you even think you've won this skirmish."
"No way! That digicore isn't going anywhere! It's staying right inside his body!"
"…"
"But, don't misunderstand! It's not as though Tai was thinking that ahead!"
With that said, Metalla X flies out across the battlefield and goes head on to attack Zeed. Knowing he wouldn't stand a chance, he wasn't set on letting the beast take the digicore out of Omega X's body.
"No, Matt! Get back here!" Omega X calls out to his friendly rival.
Already attacking Zeed head on ferociously, Metalla X threw out closed fists and swift kicks to catch Zeed off guard. The Dark God was easily managing to evade every attack. Metalla X responds by shooting out an array of ki blasts directly, only for Zeed to swat them up into the heavens. Explosions streamed across the Dark Realm's skylines and brightened with brilliant illumination. Metalla X roars out angrily and continued firing away more shots. But the ki blasts were becoming even more futile as Zeed swatted them away.
Omega X quickly intervenes and flies out ahead to aid his rival against the Dark God.
"YAMATO!"
"Bah! As long as you two or the other two are not fused, then you are nothing but ordinary SCUM!" the Dark God roared out.
Phasing out from sight, Zeed immediately reappears in front of Metalla X, pulls back on his right leg and sends a vicious kick directly into Metalla X's exposed gut. The tremendous force caused him to spit out a mixture of his own saliva/blood. Metalla X was sent plummeting down towards where a rock wall stood and crashed through it.
Quickly turning his attention over to a charging Omega X, Zeed swiftly flies across and slams a fist directly the warrior's gut. Omega X spat out blood out his mouth, but still didn't regurgitate the digicore piece. Zeed angrily cries out and slams a right foot into Omega X's face. The Warrior of Courage was sent plummeting down across and indirectly slams into Metalla X. The warrior pair were sent directly through what looked like an abandoned tower. As soon as their fall destroyed a portion of the tower, it was starting to collapse all of a sudden. Zeed looks on and watched the tower tumble until… It suddenly stopped.
"Huh? Why didn't it fall?" Zeed wondered.
"Great! This is our chance, TF! Let's move out!"
"For the last time, its TK," War Angemon sighed. "Right! Let's do it!"
As Zeed was preoccupied with the two warriors, both Ultima X and War Angemon jumped out to take their stances. They stood out like Tai and Matt did before with their arms stretched out to one side in a symmetrical pose.
"That's it! Go for it, guys! He has his back turned!" Mystic Celesta thought.
"Oh wow! I get to see War Dramon!" Max thought excitedly.
"NOW! FUUUUUUUU-"
Quickly turning around, Zeed pointed his index finger out and shoots out an array of energy beams at the two young warriors. Both Ultima X and War Angemon leaped away in time before the blasts made contact. Their first attempt failed but this wouldn't be the last time.
"Don't worry, Davis! We'll go for it again!"
"Right!"
"What did I just say a while ago? NO FUSION!"
Suddenly, the Dark God felt a mighty force being thrown out against him. He swifted his attention back to the veterans and found the tower being thrown directly at him. Zeed saw this coming and easily incinerates it with a twin beams shooting out from his eyes.
"Nice attempt on the fusion, boys! As for you Taichi and Yamato, why don't you two just come out! I know that blast didn't kill you two!"
Hearing upon their names being called, two golden beams shot up across with two figures emerging. Omega X and Metalla X stared down directly at Zeed with no desire to surrender. This was a fight that they had to win no matter what the costs.
"Well, I'm glad to know that there's still two of you. Here I thought you would have united when Daisuke and Takeru failed to do so."
"Sorry about that," Omega X scoffed. "We, Digi-Destined, will find a way to win. You can rest assure of that. We won't let you have your way with both human and digimon kind alike."
"I was born to take revenge on those who have allowed me to become born! It is my destiny and nothing will change that! Not even two simpletons like you!"
"Consider your life spared for now, pal!" Ultima X growled.
"Don't be absurd, fools. Like I said, unless you four are able to go through with fusion, you're nothing but TRASH!"
With that said, Zeed quickly phases out from sight once again. The four warriors never even had a chance to utter another word as each one felt tremendous forces slam against their chests. Zeed reappears above War Angemon and clubs him in the back. The Royal Knight of Hope felt his back pop against the Dark God's tremendous force and plummeted down into the ground, Zeed turns around and delivers a spinning heel kick to knock Ultima X off his feet. The Dark God proceeded onward to kick Metalla X in the face and caused the warrior to spit out yet more blood.
"Brother… No!" War Angemon managed to call out despite the pain he was enduring.
"TAKERU-KUN! DAISUKE-KUN! YAMATO-KUN!" Mystic Celesta calls out.
"Damn… Hang in there, guys! I'm coming in to help! Once I recover!" Gallantmon exclaimed.
"Heads up, you bastard!" Omega X cried out directly at the Dark God.
Before Omega X had a chance to land a punch at Zeed, the Dark God swiftly moved aside at the last millisecond and retaliated with a fist into his gut. He coughed out blood rather than just spit this time. Yet, Zeed still failed to force Tai to regurgitate the digicore out. War Angemon and Ultima X flew out ahead together to aid their comrade.
"Hold on, Tai!" the duo called out. "This guy is ours!"
Zeed turns around and looks ahead to find both warriors flying out directly at him. He pointed a finger out to shoot energy beams to strike them. However, they both swiftly flew out to opposite ends. War Angemon flew across the right side and Ultima X came from the left side. Both flew out across and started attacking head on. Fists were thrown and were easily countered by Zeed. He was evading all of their array of punches and kicks with relative ease. He swiftly flies back and throws out two fists to knock the warrior pair back, but they managed to maneuver away just in time.
Ultima X cupped his hands together and sends out a massive ki blasts from out of his hands. Meanwhile, War Angemon activates his sword and sends out projectile slashes by simply swinging his weapon around. Zeed immediately cancelled the attacks out by putting out his hands and halted them before the attacks were deleted in the process.
"Nice try, boys, but you're going to have to try something better to get my attention."
He immediately phases out from sight and reappears in between the warrior pair. He placed out two hands at the opposite directions and shot out two devastating ki blasts. One shot War Angemon in the gut and sent him flying back into a rock wall; the other blasted Ultima X by his right side and forced him to crash down into the ground.
"Forgetting about me!" Metalla X's voice calls out.
Zeed looks on ahead to see Metalla X flying out at him with a fist outstretched. Both fighters charged head on and began to trade blows with one another. It was amazing that Metalla X could even keep up with Zeed and evade his fists. Metalla X and Zeed traded punches, which they managed to counter. As their punches collided, the entire dimension trembled under their power. The others felt the tremors and were stunned to realize how much stronger their power has already become. Saitou made a good point concerning their powers. Each of these warriors' powers has grown too dangerous for even earth to withstand, and the Dark Realm was no exception to the rule either.
As their clash abruptly ended, Metalla X flies out across past Zeed and stops for a minute. He quickly makes a u-turn and directly aims to deliver a kick at Zeed. This time, the kick made its mark directly on Zeed's face. Metalla X gasped out at how lucky his hit was and watched Zeed crashing back through a rock wall. But, did it halt his offensive attack? NO! Zeed came soaring out of the debris like a F-16 Fighting Falcon air craft. However, he was traveling out faster than any air plane ever produced. Metalla X gasped out in shock and unleashes an array of ki blasts from out of his palm.
"Damn! This guy isn't on much down time!" Metalla X howled out. "TAKE THIS!"
Unfortunately, the ki blasts weren't doing any damage nor did they even manage to slow down Zeed. He came flying through the blasts and soars directly up to where he faced Metalla X. He directly slams a fist across Metalla X's face and then follows it up with a vicious blow into his gut. Unbeknownst to Zeed, Omega X took this chance and leaped off from the top of a lumbering tower and lands a diving head butt across Zeed's massive head. He barely missed the spikes on his back and the two horns on his head.
As Metalla X plummeted to the ground, Omega X leaps away from Zeed and grasped his head.
"Way to go, dad! That head butt should at least slow him down!" Max cheered on his father.
"But, how long will that last? C'mon, Tai! Don't let your guard down!" Mystic Celesta exclaimed. "I just might have to intervene if things get rough."
"Well, at least the attack on Matt was stopped," Dorothy said. "Man, TK and Davis took a beating. I can't wait to get my turn!"
"Same goes for us," BW and Pikkan call out simultaneously.
Once reeling back from Omega X's last attack, Zeed lifted his head up and grinned devilishly.
"Ha. I'll admit. That one was slightly effective, Taichi."
"If I'd had used my ki, I figured I wouldn't have taken you by surprise," Omega X chuckled. "So I tried attacking you the old fashioned way, but it looks like it didn't work against a rock head like you."
"Nice! I couldn't have done that myself," Gallantmon said while rising to his feet. "Damn, this guy isn't kidding about this strength. My armor is already coming apart as it is…"
"You guys are only prolonging the evitable! You know I'll kill you anyway, so why resist!" Zeed roared.
"Ha! It's what we Digi-Destined do!" Omega X retorted.
"Not for long!"
Disappearing without a second thought, Zeed managed to reappear in front of Omega X and throws out a barrage of fists. Omega X managed to counter the head on fists but not effortlessly. He had to actually move without second thought. As both threw out fists towards each other simultaneously, Zeed's fist made contact with Omega X's face and sends him reeling back.
"See, what did I tell you, Taichi?"
"Ugh! Damn, that didn't get him at all! He's got too much on us! Even at my fifth stage, he's still making me break a sweat!"
Slowly rising to his feet, Ultima X looks up towards where the Dark God was facing off with Omega X. This looked like his second opportunity to try out fusion. He turned around to see War Angemon standing by his side.
"All right, we'll give fusion another try. Let's go for it!" Ultima X said.
"Don't have to tell me twice!"
With that said, the two young warriors stepped out at opposite sides and stretched their arms out. Omega X looked down and knew that this was his chance to fuse with Metalla X.
"Good, Davis and TK are going to attempt the fusion again. They got the stance and everything correct. That's good. Now if only Matt wasn't being a punk about this."
Zeed looked down and saw the two warriors preparing to do the fusion dance. However, Omega X calls out for his rival to join in. The Dark God shifted his attention onto Omega X instead and worried for the younger warriors later.
"Matt! It's about time we get around doing this fusion quick!" Omega X calls out.
Walking out from the fallen debris, Metalla X slowly makes trek across and panted heavily.
"Matt! Did you hear me!"
"YES! I heard you the first time!" Metalla X growled out of frustration. "I'll do it! Stop yelling!"
As Metalla X levitated up to met with Omega X, Zeed set his sights directly on the four individuals carefully. Ultima X and War Angemon were closer to successfully pulling off the fusion.
"Not so fast. I'll intercept you four without breaking a sweat."
"This is for the last time, Tai. I mean it."
"Fine! I'll never ask for it again! Promise!"
"Ha, they are nothing more than simpletons. If they think they will pull off another fusion, they are mistaken!"
"All right, dad and Matt! Go for it!" Max cried out.
"You can do it, TK! Davis!" Mystic Celesta cheered on.
"Hopefully, they can pull it off," Susanoomon said.
"C'mon, guys! We can't screw this up!" Dorothy thought.
"FUUUUUUUU-" Ultima X and War Angemon called out at once.
"FUUUUUUUU-" both Omega X and Metalla X exclaimed simultaneously.
"SION!"
"WHEN I SAY NO! I mean NO! I told ya'll I wouldn't let you do that again!"
Immediately phasing out from sight, Zeed flies out directly at both Omega X and Metalla X with fists across their faces. He follows it up with a knee directly into Metalla X's face and a kick into Omega X's chest. With both warriors taken out, Zeed turns his attention directly onto both Ultima X and War Angemon.
"No! TK! Davis! Hang in there!" Mystic Celesta calls out.
But before she had a chance to save the duo, she watched as Zeed double clotheslines both Ultima X and War Angemon. Mystic Celesta came flying down with her Omega Blade intact and slammed it against Zeed's right shoulder. However, the sword bounced right off the monster and dropped to the floor. Zeed snatches Mystic Celesta by her right leg and hurled her across through a rock wall. He reappears above her and fires away a barrage of ki blasts to immobilize the female.
Omega X emerged out of the debris and uses his Time Warp to reappear in front of Zeed. He throws out a punch, which was easily evaded by the beast.
"Kari! Will you be all right, girl!"
"Yeah… I'll manage, but I have to go check up on TK and Davis."
"Do that while Matt and I go for the fusion again."
"Right. Just leave it to me!"
"Good, now get going! All right, Matt! Fusion! Now!"
"Tai! You idiot! Heads up!" Metalla X calls out in warning.
As Omega X looked up towards the skies, he saw Zeed coming down at him with his hands clasped together into a 'sledgehammer-like fist'. His clubbed made contact with Omega X's face and sends him skidding across the ground. Mystic Celesta leaped away in time as she rushes over to War Angemon and Ultima X. This gave Metalla X time to unleash a massive energy blast from out of his cupped hands. The blast came hurtling towards a charging Zeed.
"Damn it! Stop being so full of yourself, Zeed!" Metalla X cried out.
The Dark God plunged right through the blast and made sure his fist collided with Metalla X's face. He follows that up with a barrage of fists into his exposed gut. Zeed throws out yet another fist and sends Metalla X flying across through a rock wall. The Dark God levitated down and chuckled over at his dirty work.
"This guy is too much!" Max exclaimed. "They can't even full off the fusion successfully!"
"That's because that bastard keeps preventing them!" Dorothy replied. "Man, I wonder if Zeed can take two fully fused digital warriors. I missed out on Kaiser X last time and I'm not about to again."
"But, I do recall your former self fighting Kaiser X years ago," X said.
"Hey, that was the D-Reaper," Dorothy muttered. "Not 'me' me. Plus, my former self fought War Dramon. It'll be great reliving old memories and seeing them fight this monster together. Knowing those two, they will give it to Zeed like none other."
"Let's hope so," BW said.
"If only they would get up off their asses and pull off the damn fusion already," growled Pikkan.
Before Zeed was preparing to attack the fallen Metalla X, he heard footsteps emerging out from behind him. He turned his head slightly to feel out Omega X's ki.
"You are strong. You aren't letting us to get away with performing Fusion any too easily. What you said was right. I was a little too thrilled over the first time I accomplished a Super Level Four Fusion against your child, Doomsdramon, and with the power it gave me, it appears that I goofed around too much."
"Ha, you can lament over your own foolishness when you go to Hell," Zeed snickered.
"You know… I really don't understand why there some people who delight in hurting others. That will be your own undoing, Zeed," Mystic Celesta spoke out defiantly. "When you take life, you live in fear because you know that someday your life will be taken as well. We all have to reap what we've sow, Zeed. There's no way of avoiding that. When you kill others, you're only killing yourself."
"…"
"It's simple. If you want good things to happen in your life, you have to be good. Knowing you, you won't change your ways," Mystic Celesta continued on. "It's such a shame. You could have done magnificent things with your power if you fought for justice. Speaking as an angelic soldier, I protect those in need and spread joyful dreams to those who cry out for peace. You plan to destroy everyone's hopes and dreams. I will not accept that."
After hearing upon the Royal Knight of Light's speech, Zeed merely turned to face her. He points a finger directly aimed for Mystic Celesta with a grin across his face. He didn't take heed to her speech and was preparing to end her life.
"NO! KARI!" Omega X exclaimed. "GET OUT OF THERE!"
"You're good, Hikari, but that won't be enough to save even you!"
Zeed positioned his aim directly for her heart. The Angel of Light crosses her arms over her self and prepared to meet her fate.
"HIKARI! MOVE!" everyone called out.
"DIE!"
Before Zeed had a chance to fire the blast, a mighty energy beam came shooting across from behind and nailed Zeed across his back. The Dark God barely even flinched as he turned around to see Gallantmon standing out with his swords intact.
"I would listen to her if I were you," the crimson knight spoke out. "The things the Kamiya siblings say do usually come to pass."
"That's right. We won't die until we have defeated you," Metalla X spoke up.
Quickly recovering from their falls, both War Angemon and Ultima X sat up to find Mystic Celesta looming over them. Both had slight red blushes across her cheeks knowing that their guardian angel was protecting them.
"Wow, this is a great view," Ultima X snickered.
"Davis…"
"Sorry, I couldn't resist."
"Hey, guys? Are you done looking up my chest?" Mystic Celesta muttered.
"Yeah! Of course!"
"Uh, huh. Good, because you two have a Fusion to pull off! Don't waste any time!"
"Right! You heard Kari, TS! We have a fusion to execute!" Ultima X leaped back on his feet.
"Hold up! Dang!" War Angemon followed in suit.
"Tai! Our only chance is Fusion! Let's go for it!" Metalla X calls out to his rival.
"You got it! Let's show this bastard our Fusion," Omega X nodded. "What do you say?"
"Five… Four… Three… Two… ONE! READY! SET! GO!" the four warriors called out at once.
As soon as they called out in unison, the four shot out four tremendous blasts at once to keep Zeed at bay. Omega X and Metalla X fly across to one side of the battlefield; meanwhile, Ultima X and War Angemon occupy the opposite side.
"HURRY! NOW IS YOUR CHANCE!" Gallantmon exclaimed.
With a large cloud of smoke engulfing the spot the four blasts caught Zeed, the Dark God emerged without a single scratch on his body. All four warriors were already positioned out in their Fusion stances.
"FUUUUUUUUUU-"
"FUUUUUUUUUU-"
"Hurry!" Max cries out.
"Bah! These four idiots are becoming way too overconfident!" Zeed roared out like a demon possessed.
The Dark God flies across the battlefield to take out the four warriors at once, but they easily saw him coming. They shot out a barrage of combined ki blasts that held Zeed at bay. One combined beam came shooting at Zeed across the face and managed to slow him down momentarily.
"Nice shot, Tai!" Ultima X laughed. "All right, guys! Let's not screw this up!"
"That should keep him off our backs for now," War Angemon wiped his forehead.
"We did it, Matt! Now, Fusion, quickly!" Omega X instructed his rival.
"Yeah!"
"NOT GOOD ENOUGH!"
Once they heard that familiar dragon roar, the four warriors turned around and were met with double clotheslines. Metalla X and Omega X were sent hurtling across one side while both Ultima X and War Angemon were sent flying towards another side.
"NO! GUYS!" Mystic Celesta calls out.
Zeed makes a quick u-turn around and attacks the four head on viciously. He slammed a fist into Metalla X's face and kneed War Angemon in the gut. Omega X took a knee to the face. Ultima X had an elbow driven into his back. With all four warriors laid out, this gave Mystic Celesta and Gallantmon a chance to attack.
"Let's give this our best shot, Takato!" the Angel of Light said.
"Right!"
Already picking up on their ki energy, Zeed turns around and evades both of their barrages of fists. Mystic Celesta's punches and kicks were easily countered by the Dark God. Even Gallantmon wasn't putting up much of an effort. Zeed blew them both off with an invisible force.
"Allow me to intervene!" Susanoomon calls out. "Zeed! Heads up!"
Turning around the Dark God was met with a large massive fist from the titan warrior. However, Zeed was able to stop the gigantic hand from Susanoomon and stopped him at his tracks.
"Um, what was that just now? You were really serious, weren't you?" Zeed mocked the unified warrior.
Within a short millisecond, Susanoomon was already knocked flat out on his back. It was the result of Zeed slamming a fist directly into the warrior's chestplate. If the Dark God was able to bring down even Susanoomon with relative ease, then there is no other fighter left to challenge Zeed. Pikkan and BW knew they wouldn't make much of a difference. However, they were still willing to fly out to do everything they could to make a slight difference.
Shintomon looks on and was quivering from the knees. He couldn't bring himself to battle Zeed if the Digital warriors have failed to stop him.
"Zeed has successfully managed to make sure Taichi and Yamato don't fuse again. He has obtained knowledge from Doomsdramon after absorbing the digicores and knows about the Fusion weakness. The same trick won't work with this monster. He's able to read out on their movements, not to mention the movements from both Takeru and Daisuke. Even as a Super Level 5 Mazoku, Taichi is still getting swatted aside like a fly. Unlike Doomsdramon, Zeed is going out for blood this time," the Supreme Guardian thought.
Before Zeed set his sights on eliminating Susanoomon, an energy beam came hurtling of nowhere and nailed the beast across his back. He turns around to find the perpetrator and chuckled when Dorothy stood out with a hand outstretched.
"Ah, the human who was formerly the D-Reaper. How fitting you should consider challenging my power. It's a shame you aren't fighting me as the true monster you once were."
"I am what I am. I'd rather be a human than a hideous monster like you. You sicken me."
"Oh, but wasn't it not too long ago where the Digi-Destined detested you?"
"That was the D-Reaper and I've repented for all the sins I've committed. It's idiots like you who will never learn to stop."
"You're an idiot for aligning yourself with these weaklings. Why don't you join my cause and together we'll create chaos both time and space. The human and digital worlds would tremble under our sheer might. Just think, the Dark God and the Reaper. Nothing would stop us. Sounds like a great offer, don't you think? What do you say?"
The blonde-haired girl thought this decision for only a few moments and finally gave her answer. She gives him the 'finger' and creates two energy spheres through her palms. Condensing them together, she was preparing to fire off one of her favorite techniques.
"Suite yourself. I'll send you to your grave with the rest of your friends."
"You killed my friends and I can't forgive you for that. They were like family to me. Henry. I was actually growing attached to him. YOU TOOK HIM AWAY! HIM, SUZIE AND THEIR DIGIMON! Now, prepare yourself for DELETION, Zeed!" Dorothy cried out in a cold-hearted manner.
"GO FOR IT, DOROTHY!" Max called out to his 'big sister'.
Stepping into a battle position, Dorothy faced off against the Time God of Destruction, the ultimate evil of this universe. Once an engine of destruction, Dorothy would put aside her past and set forward towards the future. Only she would determine her own choice: life or death. She chooses to sacrifice herself for the sake of her loved ones.
The first to make their move was Zeed. He flew out across at Dorothy and throws out a vicious fist strike. Dorothy managed to maneuver to the side and ducks under. She flips up and kicks Zeed directly into the gut. That alone did little damage to Zeed, but he did slightly feel it.
"Argh! I'll admit did slightly effect me. You're the only other individual besides Taichi to at least inflict some pain on my God-like body."
"I'm honored… NOT!"
Dorothy cries out and throws out a barrage of fists at Zeed. The Dark God immediately puts his guard and counters her punches. The former D-Reaper takes flight into the heavens with Zeed trailing on her. With a confident smirk across her face, she quickly phases out of sight. Zeed was left alone and wondering where she vanished. However, the Dark God didn't seem at all worried and remained calm.
Suddenly, there was a loud sonic boom incoming towards him at the front. Zeed remained collected for a few seconds until an after-image of Dorothy appeared in front of him. He points a finger and shoots out a blast. The blast went right through the after-image. Zeed quickly turns around to find Dorothy finally throwing her condensed energy sphere at him.
"KERNEL SPHERE!"
She swiftly pushed the sphere against Zeed and sends him hurtling backwards. The Dark God held the mighty sphere back with his strength and kicks it up into the heavens. Dorothy takes advantage of her distracted adversary and knees him in the face. There was a sudden pause for a few moments but then Zeed recovered from the blow. He snatches Dorothy and applies a sleeper hold around her neck. The girl struggled against the Dark God's tight grip.
"Now, you can't escape my grip, D-Reaper! I'll crush your head like a melon!"
"Don't… count on it…"
"What's that!"
Suddenly, Dorothy's body dimmed a crimson aura and it caused the Zeed to release his grip. The girl turns around and creates a ki barrier around herself. Bringing her hands forward, she presses them together and condenses it to a ki sphere. Her hand caught grasp of the sphere and hurls it directly at Zeed. The Dark God prepared himself as he went to dispel the sphere.
"I'll simply cancel that out!"
Before he even had a chance to cancel it, the sphere vanished out from sight. Zeed was caught completely off of his guard and attempted to sense the presence of the ki ball.
"Where did it go?"
"I'd advise to watch your back if I were you," Dorothy snickered. "Hopefully this will bid more time for Tai, Matt, Davis and TK to pull off their Fusion techniques. Don't worry, Zeed. The fun is just getting started."
"Ha! I see what you're planning!" Zeed laughed. "You're just bidding more time for your friends to execute their Fusions. Do I have to repeat myself over and over? No Fusions!"
"What makes you think I'm stalling time for them? Maybe I just want to take you out all for myself. Perhaps to prove to you that you're not so high and mighty," Dorothy chuckled. "You did say I was the D-Reaper? Perhaps once I get rid of you, I'll revert back to my old evil self? There's only room for one engine of destruction and that certainly will not be you. Make room for the Reaper, Zeed, because I'm handing you your death warrant."
With that said, she snapped her fingers and the ki sphere reappears above Zeed. The sphere then explodes into an array of ki balls that start colliding into the Dark God. The beast unleashed a howling pain once each sphere slammed into his body and began deleting portions of his God-like physique.
"Oh wow! She's actually causing damage to him already! It's about time!" Max exclaimed. "I can't believe Dorothy is going to pull this one off!"
"Well, she did manage to regain her former powers after absorbing Avengemon," Pikkan reminded the boy. "But, this will provide them enough time to execute their Fusion and finish off the weakened Zeed."
"Let's hope so, Pikkan. For our sake," BW said.
After hearing upon the strategy being implemented by Dorothy, Mystic Celesta struggled to move across to where both Ultima X and War Angemon were laying sprawled. She strained to place an arm over the duo in order to use her healing energy to restore them back to at least half of their full strength.
"You two have to go through with the Fusion… Dorothy is holding back Zeed to give you two along with Matt and my brother. We'll… need those two Fusions if we hope to succeed."
Slowly opening his eyes, War Angemon responded to his wife's pleas and nudged Ultima X's shoulder.
"Davis… You heard her… Dorothy is giving us time to use our Fusion. This is our last chance…"
Ultima X slowly moves about and manages to regain consciousness. However, he was still reeling from the effects of Zeed's assault.
"Damn, that guy really knocked the hell out of me… We're lucky to even still be alive…"
"We won't be… for long until we've defeated that monster," War Angemon coughed out. "C'mon, we have a chance to pull off our Fusion."
"Right… Even if it's worth getting our asses kicked again… Let's go for it, TK…"
"Heh… Well, at least you got my name right…"
"Which is quite the rare occasion," chuckled Mystic Celesta. "You guys! There's no time to waste! Hurry up and get it over with!"
"RIGHT!"
Immediately hearing the term Fusion, two figures emerged out from the fallen debris. Omega X and Metalla X blasted their way through to catch their breath.
"Man! What is with this guy!" Omega X lets out a gasp. "First, he takes the lives of our friends and family. Then, he decides to thrash us around like we were rag dolls! I'm through with this guy!"
"Be glad we're still alive to tell about it," Metalla X gasped for breath. "Hey! Look! Dorothy is taking it to Zeed!"
"I know and it seems her attacks are damaging Zeed," War Angemon replied. "Since she was once the D-Reaper, she inherited its abilities to delete data after absorbing Avengemon."
"Good, that will bid us enough time to pull off this damn Fusion. We won't even have to worry about anymore interruptions," Ultima X said. "You hear that, Tai? Matt? You two can also pull this Fusion off!"
"Though, there's a chance a Fusion between my Mazoku form and Matt's level four power will prevent a successful Fusion from occurring. We have to be at equal height and power levels. Matt and I are the same height, but our powers differentiate"
"Just had to rub it in, do you?" scoffed Metalla X.
"I'm serious. There's a chance Fusion will not work, but it's worth a shot, Matt. Don't you think?"
"Never hurts to try, but remember. This is for the last time."
"Yeah. Yeah. Let's get this over with."
Suddenly, there was a loud explosion that engulfed the heavens from where Dorothy was currently engaged in battle with the Dark God. The warriors looked up to feel the evil ki of Zeed once again growing extraordinarily.
"Oh no! Looks like Dorothy's comeback has been cut short!" Gallantmon exclaimed. "No! Zeed's power is growing again!"
"Damn! There's no end to this bastard's power!" Ultima X cursed.
"C'mon, Dorothy! Just a little longer and the two fused fighters will step in! Just you wait and see!" Omega X thought.
Zeed began laughing at the futile attempts Dorothy was trying to use against his almighty power. Even her deletion powers were becoming ineffective against the Dark God. The reincarnated D-Reaper found herself to be helpless and no longer a match for Zeed.
"So, is this the best the reincarnation of the once terrifying galactic destroyer can inflict on little ol' me?" Zeed laughed in a mocking manner. "How pathetic. You're a shadow of your former self, D-Reaper. I can easily crush you like the insect that you are."
For the first time, Dorothy felt unrelenting fear and was stiff frozen in fear. Even her deadliest attacks have proven to be ineffective, but he wasn't going to give in to Zeed's threats. If there was something Tai had taught her, that was to never give up. She, too, has bound to carry the Kamiya Bushido code.
"I will not give up! You may take my life, Zeed, but I know my friends will avenge me. Tai. Max. You two have been the greatest friends a girl could ever ask for. Thank you for teaching me everything about the importance of life and what it is like to have fun, Tai. You are like a father to me and I wish to grow up to be just like you. Henry. I was already starting to think you were more than just a friend to me. Looks like I maybe joining you soon. Digi-Destined. Tamers. Warriors. I love each and everyone of you. Now, allow me to atone for every deplorable act I have perpetrated as the D-Reaper! Make those Fusions count, guys! Here goes nothing!"
Dorothy tensed her body up as a bright aura engulfed her form. She shifts her glare directly towards Zeed and flies out at him for one final assault. She was going to make this attack truly count, but, at the same time, staking her own life at the same time. Her loud battle cries were heard echoing and heartfelt by the other warriors. They knew well that she no longer stands a chance of winning against the Dark God.
"Dorothy! Don't do this! You're only throwing your own life away!" Max screamed out. "PLEASE! I BEG OF YOU!"
As Max attempted to fly out, both BW and Pikkan were there to restrain the boy. He struggled under their weight and lashed out like a vicious, rapid animal. His heartfelt screams called out directly for Dorothy.
"I lost mom and Keke! I can't lose you either! DOROTHY! DON'T DO THIS!"
Dorothy came closer and closer with her fists glowing with intense energy. Merely chuckling under his breath, Zeed points a single finger directly aimed for the blonde. The scene immediately turned into a slow motion sequence as all eyes were set on the dramatic moment. Then…
…
…
…
BAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAANG!
…
…
…
Dorothy's eyes widened and her mouth widened with blood emerging out in a crimson mist. Her eyes became lifeless and her body slowly went plummeting from the heavens. The face on Zeed's face twisted into that of a cruel smile.
Max and everyone else were utterly heartbroken by this display of sacrifice made by Dorothy. She made it clear that she would stake her own life for her loved ones. True enough, she made it true to her word. Max screams out in anguish after witnessing the loss of yet another loved one.
"Not, Dorothy!" Shintomon gasped in thought. "First my lady, then our friends and now Dorothy! When is this madness going to stop! Zeed! You're rampage has gone far enough!"
Despite the cries and pleas of anguish, Zeed was laughing heartily like a madman possessed. He takes flight down towards Dorothy's lifeless corpse and punches a fist right through the girl's torso. The impact caused even more crimson mass to emerge. Her body quickly disintegrates into a cloud of data and becomes absorbed into Zeed's body. He gladly took the data and added the former D-Reaper to his source of powers gathered. He was clear on his word that he would emerge as the ultimate force this universe has ever witnessed.
"NOOOOOOOOO!" Omega X exclaimed. "YOU MONSTER!"
"I know how you feel, Tai, but she did it for you guys to pull off your Fusion! You have to do this quickly!" Mystic Celesta exclaimed. "She gave her life to ensure that we survive!"
"Tai! Your sister has a point! Let's get this Fusion over with and we'll at last avenge our loved ones! I know I'll make this bastard regret what he's done to Mimi, Palmon and Keke."
"You heard them, Davis! Let's get rid of this nightmare once and for all!" War Angemon growled.
"Ready, whenever you are!"
As the four warriors immediately got into their stances, Mystic Celesta looks up and notices Zeed turning his attention back towards them. He was quick to realize about their upcoming Fusion techniques.
"Oh no! He's already onto us!" the Angel of Light gasped.
"Hurry up! He's coming!" Gallantmon exclaimed.
"FUUUUUUUUUUUUU-"
"FUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU-"
"-SION!"
"-SION!"
"HA!"
"EVOLVE TO!"
Finally, after many interruptions made by Zeed, the four warriors successfully managed to pull off the Fusion techniques. Two bright columns of light engulfed the pairs and brightened across the landscape. The Dark God shielded his eyes from the radiation and growled deeply to himself since he failed to prevent their Fusions.
"Curse those blasted humans! That wench still managed to make sure they were able to pull off their Fusions!"
"Yeah! Now, you're in for it, Zeed! Two Fusion warriors for the price of one!" Max laughed. "They're going to avenge everyone that you've killed!"
Scoffing at the boy, Zeed turned his attention directly towards the already fused warriors. The first to step out was the combined form of Ultima X and War Angemon. For the first time in many years, War Dramon was revived and ready to get back into action.
The appearance of War Dramon still hasn't changed since the last battle he took part in against the D-Reaper. He stands out as a tall warrior with golden boots, white battle armor with a chest plate embedded with the symbols of Hope and Miracles, a golden vest decorated with blue outlining, golden battle gloves, a battle helmet with golden stilts protruding upward and spiked hair with a mixture of blue/gold. His face was dragon-like with a few human features and emerald green eyes. The arms, legs and chest were muscular in appearance. A bright aura engulfed the fully Fused warrior.
"Dum! Dum! Dum! Duuuuuuuuuum! Finally, War Dramon has come back to action! It's been too long!" the arrogant warrior snickered.
"Well, you sure haven't changed. You still have Davis' spunk," Mystic Celesta sighed.
"We'll get to that later, Kari. We have friends to avenge and a no good bastard to kick around. Now, Zeed! Get prepared to be afraid because War Dramon is ready to kick that ass! Get it?" the warrior laughed as he bent over and pointed to his posterior. "My butt has a few words to say to you before we get down to business!"
"Now isn't the time, you guys!" Gallantmon calls out. "Man, here we are in a serious situation and all he wants to do is have fun!"
Bending over, War Dramon grabs his posterior and clears his throat to change his voice for his 'butt' to speak out.
"Excuse me, but may… I ASS you a few questions!"
"You guys! This isn't the time!" a pair of voices call out from the other column of light.
Nearly gasping beyond belief, the warriors turned around to find the same warrior pair. Yes, it indeed did come to truth. Davis and TK were successful in implementing their Fusion, but Tai and Matt failed to pull it off. Omega X and Metalla X were still standing out in their Fusion dance positions with bewildered looks across their faces.
"Ack! It didn't work! See? I told you so!" Omega X cried out. "But, it was worth a try."
"Damn! I thought we had that one! We were so close, but… Wait! You didn't lower your power level to match it up with mine, didn't you?"
"I did just that and nothing more. Our power levels were exactly the same. Unless… Hold up! You… You didn't stick your finger out straight at the very end! That's it!"
"What! Are you implying that I didn't get it right! Do you realize how ridiculous I even look during that stupid pose! Ever consider how I feel!"
"Well, look on the bright side, at least we have one fully Fused warrior on our side. How does it feel to be back, War Dramon?"
"Better than ever and ready to make this jack ass beg he ever crossed paths with the great War Dramon!" the fused warrior snickered.
"He sure loves talking in third person, doesn't he?" Gallantmon asked.
"It's a side effect of the Fusion dance," Omega X said. "Davis' playful and arrogant nature is dominant over this guy. When Matt and I fused into Kaiser X, it was my playful side that was most dominant. Now, we should be more than enough to take this monster out to dry."
"This one's for Dorothy!" Mystic Celesta said while picking up her sword.
Shifting their direction towards Zeed, the warriors prepared to do battle against the powerful Dark God. Omega X, Metalla X, War Dramon, Mystic Celesta and Gallantmon each levitated up into mid-air to surround Zeed. The Dark God remained calm and collected with arms crossed. Almost on cue, Omega X powers up with an intense battle aura and an angry scowl. The others followed in suit.
"You fools. Not even with one fully Fused warrior will you make a difference. I've already absorbed your dearest Dorothy and she now has become apart of me. The D-Reaper is apart of me. Now, which one of you will be next to die and become one with my God-like flesh?"
"Killing us? Not on your lifetime, pal," Omega X scoffed. "The only dead man I see is you. We'll make sure we send you to your grave."
"You must be mistaken for someone else, because you will be the one to be buried, Taichi," Zeed laughed. "But I will save you for last. Your friends on the other hand will fall one by one like dominoes."
"Forgot to say this, but you're forgetting about somebody else!" the voice of Susanoomon calls out in defiance.
Quickly turning around, Zeed noticed Susanoomon rising to his feet slowly and struggling to stand. The Dark God became annoyed with the warrior and shoots out a massive beam from his index finger. The blast came hurtling down like a missile and penetrated right through Susanoomon's chest. The warrior howled out in pain and exploded into a radiant light. Separating apart out of his whole body, Susanoomon was reduced back to the six legendary warriors. Out of the six, only Kaiser Greymon was spared and landed on the ground below. The other five de-evolved back into their normal human forms. Their screams faded away as fractal data coding encircled them. Taking this opportunity, Zeed absorbed each of the five children and began feeding like there was no tomorrow. Yet, more and more causalities were mounting in this traumatic yet important battle.
"No! Not the legendary warriors, too!" Max exclaimed. "This nightmare has to stop!"
"ZEED! THAT'S ENOUGH! THIS IS WRONG!" Omega X roared out in a demonic manner. "WHAT IS IT GOING TO TAKE TO FULLY SATISFY YOUR GREEDY APPETITE!"
Zoe. JP. Tommy. Kouji. Kouichi. These five children including their spirits were all becoming one with the Dark God. Laughing maniacally, Zeed felt his power grow extraordinarily and this was only merely the beginning. All he needed was to absorb a few victims, including the corpses of Ken and Lady Moinanea. However, he shifted his attention on the remaining warriors instead.
Awakening from his fallen position, Kaiser Greymon found himself all alone without the company of his friends. He had just realized that they were absorbed by Zeed. He gets up and calls out indirectly for his now deleted friends.
"I'm all alone! No! This can't be! Kouji! Kouichi! Zoe! JP! Tommy! This can't be happening to me! ZEED! YOU'RE NOT GOING TO GET AWAY WITH THIS!"
"Ha! Now that's funny! All I'm hearing from you weaklings are petty threats! 'I won't get away with this' and 'I'm going to have to pay for my crimes'. Wake up! What has been happening the moment I have taken this new form? I have proven my dominance over you simpletons and taken away your most beloved friends. They all now have become apart of me. Anyone who is absorbed by me should feel honored. This is quite the rare opportunity!"
"I've enough out of you," Omega X growled as he seethed under his breath. "You have already killed enough as it is! It's time we RETURN the favor! EVERYONE! ATTACK AT ONCE!"
"You don't have to tell me twice! Let's do this!" Kaiser Greymon calls out.
As each of the digital warriors summoned forth through their available power sources, they were preparing to unleash a mighty combined force that could spell doom for the invincible Dark God. Kaiser Greymon was the first to summon forth his strongest technique. He sets his sword forward, collects enough fire energy through the blade tip and unleashes a mighty fiery wave at Zeed.
"DRAGONFIRE CROSSBOW!"
Gallantmon's white swords condensed together into a mighty glowing sphere. Gathering enough energy through his palms, he directly sends it at Zeed while calling out the name of his attack.
"FINAL JUSTICE!"
Mystic Celesta sheathed her sword, cupped her hands to her side and unleashes a powerful holy-based energy blast. This was an attack she has become very accustomed to and it was similar to her brother's own Terra Beam, only this one had a more holy power behind it. She directly aimed it for Zeed.
"SANTO HOLY BEAM!"
War Dramon was up next to unleashing his attack. He puffed out his chest and spat out at least ten white ghost-like figures. Each one sported the same face as War Dramon and gave off silly, cocky grins. Like a commanding general, War Dramon ordered his ghost army to fly out to attack Zeed at once.
"Attack formation! Take out that butt munch! SUPER GHOST KAMIKAZE! ATTACK!"
"YES, SIR!"
With that said, the ghosts flew out together into a masses and aimed directly for Zeed. The Dark God didn't even attempt to move despite the Kamikaze ghosts aiming to attach themselves to him in order to detonate simultaneously.
Next up, Metalla X flies up into midair and crosses his hands out in front and folds them out. He lets out a howl and releases a powerful ice-blue energy beam. The eruption of the attack caused the heavens to tremble under his sheer might.
"ICE BARRIER BEAM!"
Finally, Omega X leapt high above into the heavens with his hands gathering a large amount of blue ki energy. The radiation of the energy sphere illuminated brilliantly across Omega X's body. Calling out the chantation of his attack, more energy was gathered at an extraordinary rate. He pushes his hands forward and forces out a widened energy blast that dwarfed every other attack before him.
"TERRA BEAM! TIMES TEN!"
The incoming attacks came from all sides at once and aimed directly for Zeed. The Dark God found himself at the most dangerous position. He was DEAD CENTER as an easy target. Max, Pikkan, BW and Shintomon each looked on hopeful that the attacks would at least inflict damage on the Dark God.
"C'mon, this has to at least pull off!" Shintomon thought.
"Hit that mark, guys!" Max exclaimed.
"Zeed's not doing anything!" BW calls out. "Is he stupid or something! He's just going to let himself die that easily!"
"Wait! Look!" Pikkan pointed out. "Damn! I knew it was going to be too easy for him!"
"What? Wait! On no! Zeed's going for a reversal!" Max gasped out.
"Nice try, but… You need to be more CREATIVE with your choice attacks! Allow me to return them where they rightfully belong! YAMI ZEED REFLECTOR!"
As he called forth his newest defensive spell, Zeed summoned forth an array of time portal doorways that surrounded his body. Each of the warriors' own attacks were sent directly through the portals and sealed away. The closed portals rotated around in criss-cross mismatch order. Snapping his fingers, the portals reopened and unleashed the attacks directly back at the digital warriors. In this case, Metalla X's own attack was being directly aimed for War Dramon. The others faced off with one of their comrades' own attacks.
"UGH! He's managed to reflect our own attacks but to different individuals!" Omega X exclaimed. "Damn! This one's my sister's attack!"
One portal directly sends out a dark energy beam, which was once Mystic Celesta's Holy Beam attack. It was contaminated with darkness. Omega X swiftly slams a fist through the beam and cuts it down in half effortlessly.
"That was low! Reflecting my sister's attack on me!"
Metalla X watched as the happy go lucky ghosts came charging at him head on. The warrior scoffed, brings a hand forward and blasts each ghost with a ki blast. Each one detonated from each blast and left nothing but a trail of billowing smoke.
"Humph. Don't make me laugh."
Meeting Gallantmon's most devastating attack, Mystic Celesta used her Omega Blade and sliced it down in half. The blast exploded on impact but did no damage to the Royal Knight of Light.
"Nice try, Zeed, but that won't work on us!"
Gallantmon came into contact with Kaiser Greymon's Dragonfire Crossbow. He quickly creates a ki barrier and dispels the fiery attack in the knick of time. His shield singed with intense heat and let off a gust of steam.
"Whew, never play with fire or you're going to get burned!"
Finally, Kaiser Greymon came into contact with Omega X's own Terra Beam. However, unlike the rest of the other warriors, this attack would be too much for even Takuya to take. Nonetheless, the Zeta-hybrid brought his sword forward and prepared to slice through it. He took one swing and then… POOF. The attack abruptly vanished out of thin air. The warriors, including Kaiser Greymon, were immediately caught off guard.
"Hey! Where did it go!" exclaimed Metalla X.
"My brother's own attack just vanished just before it made any contact with Takuya!" Gallantmon stated. "Huh! Wait! I'm feeling the presence of that same attack!"
Looking up directly above where Max and the others were standing, the massive attack came plunging down. The entire scene turned out into sudden slow motion. Max, Pikkan, BW and Shintomon gasped out in shock as the massive beam came closer to reaching them. Omega X lets out a horrified gasp as he bear witnessed what could be the inevitable demise of his friends and his own son. Not considering another option, Omega X placed his fingers over his forehead and phases out of sight. He quickly reappears where the beam was raining down. The beam came closer and closer… Until…
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"HAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!"
Omega X pushes out with an invisible force and reflects the powerful beam directly back at Zeed. The Dark God gasped in utter disbelief as the beam increased its width and length across the skylines. Zeed unleashed a horrifying roar and felt that his end was inevitably near.
"Yes! What a curveball! Now, that's a smart move on your part!" Gallantmon exclaimed.
"I never even saw that coming! That was a close one, Tai!" Kaiser Greymon stated.
"Way to go, big brother!"
"Ha! How do you like them apples now!" War Dramon taunted the Dark God. "Ha! Ha! To you!"
"NOO! THIS CAN'T BE! NOT LIKE THIS! I WAS GOING TO BE A GOD! I CAN'T DIE LIKE THIS! NOOOOO!"
"Heh, sorry, but your dinner celebration plans have been abruptly cancelled. Don't come back for another few thousand years! Better yet… Don't come back at all! Maybe this way, you'll release our friends and family from within your confines!" Omega X calls out.
"Game over for you, Zeed! Your fate has been sealed!" Max cried out. "We've won!"
However, the once frightened wide-mouth expression of Zeed faded and was replaced with a confident grin. This was all simply a ruse to throw his adversaries off guard.
"GOTCHA!"
"WHAT!" everyone, excluding the Dark God, exclaimed.
The Dark God brought his hands forward and forms an aura of dark energy through his hands. He swiftly waves his hands around and creates a dark ring-shaped projectile. He points forward and sends out his projectile to stop the deflected Terra Beam. The projectile attacks collided with each other as they strained with intense electric energy. Thus far, Zeed's attack was overwhelming the warrior's trademark ki attack.
"Time to get rid of that little nuisance! TIME PARADOX!"
With that said, the ring-shaped projectile transmuted itself into a time portal and sucked in the Terra Beam like a vacuum cleaner. The warriors quickly became alert while searching their surroundings in case the attack would be delivered right back at them unknowingly. Only Zeed could predict where the attack was going to emerge from. There was silence for a moment until a bright light emerged from out of a 'doorway'. The warriors quickly turned towards their right direction and caught glimpse of the open time portal.
"There! It's going to come out from out of there! Get ready, everyone! If I know my own attack very well, one shot could kill anyone of you individually," Omega X warned his team.
"Thanks for the warning," Gallantmon replied.
So far, they waited… and waited… and waited. Nothing was coming out of the time portal. However, there was a low humming coming from another direction. Omega X was the first to pick up on the incoming energy signal and turned along with the other following in suite. However, the beam did not emerge.
Unbeknownst to everyone, another portal formed under them and caught the warriors by surprise. Within an instant second, the massive Terra Beam shot up with mach speed and caught two of the digital warriors in its destructive wave. The victims were both War Dramon and Mystic Celesta.
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BAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAM!
The agonizing cries of the duo were heard and it was louder than any banshee could proud. Their simultaneous cries were enough to suddenly crush the hopes and hearts of the other warriors. Both Omega X and Metalla X looked on with utter disbelief. They gasped out as they came to realization that their own siblings were caught in the destructive.
"TK! DAVIS! KARI!" Omega X screamed out.
"NO! NOT THEM!" cried out Gallantmon.
"NO! YOU GUYS HAVE TO WITHSTAND THAT BLAST! DON'T GIVE UP!" Metalla X exclaimed.
"It's such a shame," Zeed sighed. "Taichi. I never knew you were so cold-blooded. You're not even attempting to save your beloved sister? You stand there and letting her die!"
"NO!"
Flying across towards the destructive blast, Omega X boosted his flight speed like never before and reached out for Mystic Celesta's hand. Tears strolled down his face and had immediate flashbacks of his life with Kari. He remembered the day she was born and the moments he used to spend time with her. Such memorable events included the day they first encountered a digimon during the Highton View Terrance incident, the adventure into the Digital World for the first time, the day Kari first achieved Digital Fusion status, her triumphant victory over Virus, the achievement of her Mystic power-up, her marriage to Takeru and the birth of her two children.
Meanwhile, Metalla X flies out in attempt to push War Dramon out. Even though the fused warrior was half Davis, the other half was the younger brother of Yamato. Metalla X was hell bent on preventing his brother from meeting death's doors. The warrior of friendship looks back to the most memorable events during his brother's life. Such important events included TK's birth, the separation of their family, the first adventure to the Digital World, Angemon's 'death', Angemon defeated Metal Garurumon during the battle for the Digital World, TK's sacrifice at the War Games, his ascension to the Digital Fusion stage, the marriage to Kari and becoming a father.
At the same time, Davis was soon about to become vanquished along with two of his best friends. Omega X and Metalla X both attempted to reach out for their siblings. However, it was too late. Mystic Celesta gasped before succumbing into an unconscious state and de-evolved back into Kari and Gatomon. War Dramon broke down into four separate entities: TK, Davis, Veemon and Patamon.
"No! We're… We're too late!" Omega X cried out. "NO! KARI! TK! DAVIS!"
"This can't be! Tai! We're too late to save them!" Metalla X roared.
"NO! THIS ISN'T FAIR!"
Zeed appears over his captured prey and watches as their unconscious forms levitated around him. With a snap of his fingers, a pair of dark, emerald-like crystals materialized. Each crystal emitted a majestic, yet sinister purple aura.
"What is the point to this! Don't you dare absorb them! Fight me instead and leave them alone!" Omega X growled in an animalistic manner and his demonic fangs. "I'm warning you! I will not show you any damn mercy!"
"Who says I was planning to absorb them?" Zeed chuckled. "No, I have further use for these cursed whelps. Tell me, Taichi. Yamato. How would you feel if you were forced to fight your own loved ones?"
"You've got to be joking. You won't make them fight us! They won't let themselves become brainwashed by the likes of you!" Metalla X exclaimed.
"They'll resist your dark powers!" Gallantmon retorted.
"What he said! You're only bluffing! We don't buy it!" replied Kaiser Greymon.
However, Max was beginning to show a little concern over what Zeed had just revealed. Could the Dark God actually turn their own friends against their own? That was the question lingering in the boy's mind.
"He can't be telling the truth. Could he?" Max asked. "He has to be lying! He couldn't turn Davis, Aunt Kari and Uncle TK against us?"
"I can't say, Max. I'm sorry," BW sighed. "I just hope he is lying. What do you think, Pikkan?"
BW turned around and saw Pikkan carrying Ken's corpse over to where Max was sitting. He shrugged his shoulders in response to the former artificial digimon's question.
"I… I'm a loss for words. Though, if I were those guys, I'd be cautious."
Even Shintomon was a loss for words. He wouldn't dare doubt the Dark God for actually calling out a bluff, since he is capable of nearly any impossible feat, including screwing up the physics of time and space.
"If Zeed has the ability to screw with the physics of this universe, I have no doubt he'll use those three as his new pawns. He's attempting to break down Taichi and Yamato to attack their own siblings. Zeed, you're taking the cowards way out!"
"Now, what do you say we make things interesting? So far we only have eight players left in the game. With these three and myself, you'll be crushed and nothing will stand in my way of universal destruction. I no longer have any use for this universal continuity. Taichi. You and your friends have sealed your fates. Hell shall become your eternal home ground once this is all said and done."
With yet another snap of his fingers, the dark crystals shot out beams across at TK, Davis and Kari. Their bodies became encased into dark cocoon-like casings. Their digimon partners, also, were encased inside dark cocoons. Omega X and his allies stood back as they feared for the worst to come. Their next challenge would be fighting their own comrades.
"I don't think even Kari's light will save her from this!" Omega X thought. "She may have broken free from Bebimon's control, but this is the Dark God. His dark power makes Bebimon seem like an inferior cockroach."
Inside each encasing, the trio was being filled with Zeed's negative energy. They suddenly started to de-age from their current adulthood to the ages that they were when they first entered the Digital World. In Davis' case, he was turned back to an eleven-year old and the other two were turned back to eight-year-olds.
"Why is he de-aging them!" Gallantmon exclaimed.
"You'll seen soon enough," snickered Zeed. "Now, arise my Yami no Senshi!"
Calling out forth his command, the de-aged trio and their digimon partners merged together to form three fully merged entities. Davis and Veemon merged together to form a darker version of Ultima X. His armor was completely dark and his sword was red. Next, a darker form of War Angemon stepped out of his crystal with dark angel wings and dark armor. His long hung back and was silver in pigmentation. A pair of crimson eyes dimmed through his skull-like helmet. However, Kari's dark form was even more menacing. Her armor is pitch black with a grayish fade. Her face was pale with crimson eyes dimming and a pair of vampire fangs hung over her lips.
Out of everyone horrified by the new Yami no Senshi, Omega X and Metalla X were devastated the most. They seethed angrily as they made eye contact with Zeed.
"NO! HOW COULD YOU DO THIS?" Omega X roared.
"I want to be convinced that you have enough cold blood to kill your loved ones, Mazoku. You tore Saitou like her were a child. I want to see this demonic nature of the Digi-Mazoku. Prove to me that you are worthy of my time."
Standing his ground, Omega X restrained himself. The others were just as angry yet cautious about the predicament. The dark trio faced off with their 'former allies' and lined up ready to kill. Omega X, Max and Gallantmon were heartbroken. Metalla X couldn't stand the thought of fighting and even possibly killing his own brother.
"You guys! We can't go through with this! He's counting on us to destroy them!" Gallantmon exclaimed. "No! I can't bring myself to destroy Kari's body! After everything she's taught me…"
"Wake up, boy! There's no other way! How do you think I feel knowing that I must slay my own brother!" Metalla X retorted.
"He's right, Takato," Omega X sighed. "Besides, Kari, TK and Davis would rather want us to destroy them now. I can feel them down deep and they don't want to fight us either."
"What's with all this chit chat?" Zeed snickered. "Aren't you fellows going to take up arms and fight your three friends? Tell me, Taichi. How does it feel having to face your own sister? Deep down inside, she really views you as a coward."
"LIAR!"
Immediately responding to the Dark God's mocking taunts, Omega X immediately powers up and flies across towards the Yami no Senshi.
"Tai! Wait!" Kaiser Greymon calls out.
Looking on from beyond, Max was stiff as a statue and couldn't even utter a single word. His throat became strained and his knees trembling. He had to witness too many deaths in a matter of a few moments since Zeed actually made his first appearance. First, he loses his mother, Keke and everyone else he ever cared for. The boy even lost Dorothy, an individual he considered his 'big sister'. Now, he was forced to see the possibility of his aunt, uncle and Davis becoming slain by his own father all thanks to the Dark God corrupting the trio.
"Father… No! You can't go through with this! That's Aunt Kari and Uncle TK!"
"Will the Mazoku actually kill his beloved ones just for the sake of humanity?" BW thought.
"I can't believe he's actually going through with this! The Mazoku nature is truly blossoming within that guy! Zeed is counting on him to kill those three!" Pikkan exclaimed.
"Taichi! Don't do it! You can't lower yourself to what Zeed desires!" Shintomon shouted. "You're a good soul who won't stoop to killing in cold blood!"
"What do you expect, Shintomon?" Zeed laughed. "The Mazoku nature has become dominant within Taichi's blood! He's going to kill these three fools. How sad that they actually think they're my new warriors. They are merely just pawns to draw out the true Digi-Mazoku nature. Now, Taichi! KILL THEM! Tear them apart like you have done with Himo Saitou!"
"Truly sickening," Gallantmon growled. "That's it! Tai! Here I come!"
"Ditto here!" Kaiser Greymon exclaimed.
"Hey, you two! Get back here!" Metalla X roared out.
As the three set off across the skylines in attempt to stop Omega X, the Digi-Mazoku launched himself at light speed to attack Zeed. He roared an unimaginable demonic roar that was enough to scare the wits off anyone, excluding the Dark God himself. His eyes set directly on Zeed and his hands already gathering an ampful amount of massive ki energy. He summons out for his trademark attack with his voice thundering within the Dark Realm's heavens.
"TEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEERAAAAAAAAAAAAAA-"
"Now, my Yami No Senshi! Attack!"
Following the command of their new 'master', the dark warriors flew out across to attack Omega X head on. They completely ignored the attack which Omega X was preparing to launch in a few moments.
"No! Zeed's using them as his personal shields! I knew it would come down to this. You, guys. Daisuke. Takeru. Hikari, my dear sister. I'm sorry for this. I'll never forgive myself what I'm about to do."
"FATHER! DON'T DO IT!" Max screamed.
"BEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEAMMMMMMMMMMMM!"
Launched right out of the warrior's hands was a massive energy blast that covered nearly the entire skylines. The heavens trembled under the attack and aimed directly for the dark trio. Zeed watches on with a grin across his face.
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BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOM!
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The massive beam collided head on with the trio and caught them within the blast. Omega X shuts his eyes while giving off a prayer for his deceased loved ones. The trio and their bodies were instantly incinerated and reduced into data one by one. Then, in their place were three bright orbs. One yellow, another blue and the last pink. They seemed like hearts for the warriors' themselves. Omega X lowered his head in shame for committing such a heartless act. Max fell to his knees and started to tear up. The piling number of causalities was already taking their toll on the boy's broken heart.
"Dad! I know you had do what you had to do, but was it really worth it? This is only going to fuel more energy for Zeed! Wait, unless…"
"Hey, look!" Pikkan pointed out.
Suddenly, much to everyone's surprise, Omega X immediately held a hand out and absorbed the data of his loved ones. He even managed to snare their heart crystals and absorbed them through his body. Zeed was stunned by these turn of events, but he certainly wasn't a happy camper about it.
"What is the meaning of this!" Zeed gasped out. "Why in the digi's name would you absorb your beloved ones?"
"Because they would rather merge with someone they could trust rather be used as pawns by a bastard like you," Omega X retorted once finishing the absorption process. "I maybe a Digi-Mazoku, but I still have a heart and soul. Those are qualities which you will never possess."
"Ha! I knew Tai wouldn't just kill them without a plan! He knew what he was doing! I admit having those three becoming absorbed by him is better than being used by Zeed," Gallantmon said.
"Tai! You had better have a reason for absorbing my brother like that!" Metalla X scoffed. "Wait, does he have a plan of some sort? He did swallow the digicore piece. By absorbing those three… Is he really aiming to do what I think he's doing!"
"Interesting, by absorbing those three and swallowing the digicore piece, there maybe just one last chance to defeat Zeed. That's it! He's using the heart crystals of Hikari, Takeru and Daisuke to resurrect one of the Seven monsters! But, which one? I hope this one will fight on our side," Shintomon thought.
"A good theory and I think it just might be possible, Shintomon," Pikkan nodded after reading the Supreme guardian's thoughts.
"Now, that was not a smart move on your part, Taichi!" Zeed's voice boomed. "Even by absorbing those three into your body, you are still not a match for me! I'll crush you like the insect you are."
Putting his right hand out, Zeed aimed directly towards Omega X and a massive ki sphere materialized through his palm. He set to blast away Omega X in one full swoop and take the digicore from within his body.
"NOW, DIE!"
"Hold it right there, Zeed!"
Just then, everyone stopped to find the source of the voice just now. Even Zeed was bewildered from this voice. Omega X gasped as he watched the digicore piece emerge out through his forehead like a ghost emerging out of a corpse's body. The digicore itself became purified when it united with the heart crystals belonging to Kari, TK and Davis. Streams of yellow, blue and pink light intertwined with the digicore to form a familiar gargoyle-dragon that Omega X was more than happy to see again.
A smile crossed Omega X's face once he laid his eyes upon the revived fire elemental dragon, Novadramon. The others gasped out in shock at the turn of events. The powers from the three Digi-Destined helped to purify the digicore and restore Novadramon back to life.
"What! You're back!" Zeed exclaimed in shock.
"All right! Novadramon! You're back! So my plan did work!"
"So, that's it! Tai absorbed the data and those crystals from TK, Kari and Davis in order to purify the digicore. That way, he would help to restore a Shadow Beast, but wait! Shouldn't he be on Zeed's side!" Gallantmon panicked.
"No way! You said yourself that digicore was purified! This guy is definitely fighting on our side! He has the strength of my aunt, uncle and Davis coursing through his veins!" Max responded. "You're a genius, dad! Though, I admit, you did have me worried there."
"Ha. I knew what I was doing. Novadramon, it's good to have you back my friend," Omega X smiled.
Turning his attention over to the warrior of courage, Novadramon responds with a grin and an assuring nod to his new friend.
"Likewise, Taichi," Novadramon replied. "With the combined powers of your sister, Takeru, Daisuke and my own, I'm ten times stronger than I ever was before. Thank you."
"It was nothing really, but I do still owe you a fight."
"Heh. That you do."
Angrily growling under his breath, Zeed was certainly not expecting this twist of events. Slamming his fists together, he prepared himself to do battle with not just Tai and his friends but also Novadramon.
"Brilliant scheme on your part, Taichi. Restoring Novadramon was a nice way to even out your side, but you still think he will be enough to stop me? Fools, I am Zeed Millenniumon. You cannot prevent me from carrying out my destiny to destroy this universe and the human world. This new plan of yours will fail, Taichi. I guarantee it. Novadramon is only another lamb to be thrown into the slaughter."
Rainbow Bridge. 9:20 P.M.
An hour and a half has already passed. The high monster activity had dramatically decreased thanks in part to the worldwide effort of the International Digi-Destined. This even included the leftover Digital Warriors sent by Azulongmon.
Piximon, Andromon and Centaurmon helped Metal Seadramon and his human partner, Michael, to take care of the monsters attacking Japan. Using his laptop, Michael ensured each of the rogues was directly transported back to the Digital World. The radical lighting that skewered the heavens had died down. Earthquakes had stabilized.
Michael stopped as he closed his laptop and took a glance over towards the skies. They dark clouds were dispersing and giving way to a more clearly heavenly presence. A full moon was shown in its full magnificent display for the world to see again. This looked like a good sign.
"According to reports I'm receiving from the International Digi-Destined, the rogues have been sent back to the Digital World. That's a good sign," Michael said. "Metal Seadramon. Looks like our work here is done."
"That's good to know," nodded the metal sea serpent. "By the way, have you heard anything from the Odaiba and New Generation Digi-Destined Yet?"
Taking another look at his digivice, he was unable to pick up any new messages from his fellow Digi-Destined friends. It's been a while since he's even heard from Mimi.
"No and that's really start to concern me."
"I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but I don't think they will answer anytime now!" Piximon calls out. "I'm not sensing the ki from either of the digimon. I'm only sensing a few."
"He's right. I'm afraid whatever they are battling have already wiped out the large percentage of the team," Andromon calculated. "I… I didn't think there'd be another enemy besides the rogue human…"
"Well, life's always full of surprises," replied Centaurmon."
"Then again, maybe you three need to adjust your ki reading," a familiar, ogre-like voice spat out.
"Huh! Now where have I heard that so familiar tone before?" Centaurmon wondered. "It's good to know that you're doing well, Ogremon."
Turning around, a green, muscular ogre stepped out from beyond the fog building up around the bridge. He held his club in his right hand and brushed his tiny tuft of light-purple hair over his scalp. His mouth was still widened out with a row of sharp teeth along with a pair of fangs at the center. He used his club to pick at his teeth.
"You still are disgusting and rude as ever," Andromon sighed. "Nonetheless, it's great to see you."
"I take it you know what's going on in the Dark Realm? We have lost track of our comrades," Piximon said. "I can't even sense a large percentage of them."
"You might as well stop while you're at it, fuzz ball," Ogremon replied. "Looks like they might not be making it out of there alive."
"What makes you think so?" Michael asked.
"They aren't fighting the rogue human anymore. Tai already took care of him. No, they are fighting an even tougher hombre," Ogremon stated. "Does the Dark God ring a few bells?"
"What! You mean then it's true! This dark ki we've been sensing is the Dark God himself!" Piximon gasped in shock. "How is that possible! He isn't even supposed to exist in this realm for another few thousand years!"
"If that's the case, then we must do what we can to defend the human realm," Centaurmon stated. "If the Real World is destroyed, then the Digital Realms will cease to exist."
However, Michael was speechless. He couldn't believe what he had heard from Ogremon and the thought of his comrades slain by the almighty Dark God. Nearly everyone of them had been done in.
"This can't be possible. My friends… Everyone is dead! No, I refuse to believe it!"
"Are there any survivors?" Andromon asked. "Right, now. I'm picking up the energy signals of Taichi, Yamato, Takato, and a few others."
"Those guys you just mentioned, plus that Alterian guy and Black War Greymon's reincarnate form," Ogremon nodded. "That kid, Max, is still alive."
"Well, that's good to know. Wait, I'm picking up the energy level of another individual! A new combatant has entered himself into the fray just now!" exclaimed Andromon.
"Yes! I'm sensing it too! Who would this new arrival be?" Piximon wondered.
"Whoever it may be, I hope he's on our side. We will need everything, including a miracle, if we have any chance of overcoming the Dark Time God," Centaurmon said.
"Hang in there, guys. I know you can do it! You few are our only hope left. This is one battle we can't afford to lose! Whoever is with you had better provide enough strength to help overcome this new, strong enemy! I'm pulling for you all."
The Dark Realm. 9:21 P.M.
With all eyes set on the revival of Novadramon, Omega X and Metalla X witnessed the fire-elemental dragon face off with the powerful Dark God himself. Zeed's eyes were locked tightly onto Novadramon, since it is Novadramon who holds possession of the last digicore piece. If Zeed manages to absorb Novadramon, then he will at last gain full power and enough to destroy every living creature in his destructive crusade.
"Man! I can't believe you're actually going to fight on our side, Novadramon! This is great!" Omega X laughed excitedly.
"Just in the knick of time, too," Gallantmon nodded. "Now Zeed has to contend with one of his own!"
However, Novadramon had another idea in mind and made a statement that would shock the Digi-Destined.
"I will be the one that defeats Taichi," Novadramon stated promptly.
The warriors gasped out in shock and were taken back by those comments made by Novadramon. Even Omega X felt his heart suddenly stop beating and his blood chill.
"Wha-What did you say!" Omega X exclaimed. "He can't be! My sister, TK and Davis' soul crystals are within him! They should have purified him!"
"Well, I suppose I could share," Zeed snickered. "I knew you wouldn't turn on your own creator, Novadramon. You've made me proud."
"You really thought I'd turn to the side of these weaklings?" Novadramon stated. "You gave me life and I should pay my respects to you. Even the pure hearts of Hikari, Takeru and Daisuke were not sufficient enough to erase the dark energy you used to give me life."
Laughing out for everyone to hear, Zeed levitated down to where Novadramon greeted him with a bow. Yes, it seemed the prideful Novadramon had indeed shown his true colors: a loyal son to the Dark God. However, Omega X was determined to talk Novadramon out of this mistake.
"Think about what you're doing, Novadramon!" Omega X calls out. "You know you can't trust him! It was one of his own offspring that killed you before! He'll do the same as Atolmdramon!"
"He's right! That guy is only going to turn on you!" Gallantmon exclaimed.
"I don't think he's going to listen, guys," Kaiser Greymon whispered.
"Ha! What did you expect, Taichi? Even the heart crystals of your dear sister, Takeru and Daisuke couldn't taint the negative energy coursing through Novadramon. He inherits my dark energy," Zeed informed the warrior of courage. "Once a digicore is absorbed through me or anyone of my offspring, the power of the negative energy that flows through me or my offspring pollutes it again. Your attempt to swallow the digicore was nothing more than a foolish display of ignorance."
"Damn! We almost had it!" X cursed.
"No! This can't be! Novadramon! My dad is your friend! You should be fighting together against this guy!" Max cried out.
"So, what do you think, BW?" Pikkan asked.
"I'm completely lost on this one. Though, it makes me wonder if any positive energy from Tai helped to at least purify the digicore after he swallowed it," BW answered. "Either that or Tai made a big mistake."
"Novadramon has been reborn with his evil power ten times upgraded than ever before," Zeed laughed. "You may have eaten the digicore piece as a last resort, but it did you no good! You won't last more than a few seconds against the both of us."
Novadramon makes eye contact with Omega X and grins.
"This time, Taichi. I will show you no pity."
"Ha, so it comes that to this?" Omega X scoffed. "Well, I NEVER needed your help! I should have used those heart crystals to revive TK, Kari and Davis as I originally planned. It was a bonehead move on my part. Don't you worry. Once I defeat you, I'll get back that digicore and those three heart crystals."
"Don't get too overconfident," Metalla X replied.
"Yeah, from what I can tell, Novadramon's power has increased," Gallantmon warned the veteran fighter.
"In that case, then I better step in!" Metalla X snorted. "He's just another nonsensical bastard! Stay back, you small fry!"
With that said, Metalla X phases out from sight and takes flight across to attack Novadramon.
"Wait! Matt!" Omega X calls out.
However, the fight was already set to commence, Novadramon quickly phases out in response to Metalla X. They were spotted flying out towards each other in a head-on collision course. Metalla X threw out a few punches and attempts a flying kick. Novadramon saw this coming and leaps overhead onto Metalla X's head. The Warrior of Friendship turns around and is met with a direct kick to his face. Metalla X is sent plummeting down towards the earth below.
"Matt! Watch out! Novadramon is now stronger than any of the other offspring, especially since he has been revived! His speed is superior to ours now!" Omega X warned his comrade.
Sitting up from the buried debris, Metalla X spat out a mix of saliva and blood out of his mouth. He snorted and took Tai's advice grudgingly.
"Humph! I can tell that much without you telling me!"
As Novadramon launched a fiery ball out of his hands, Metalla X phases out from sight. A few nanoseconds later and Metalla X reappears at the center of the devastated city. Little did he realize that Novadramon was already behind him with arms crossed. Metalla X gasped out while feeling out Novadramon's presence. After a few attempts to phase away, Metalla X had failed to outmaneuver the quicker fire dragon.
"Hang in there, Matt!" Gallantmon exclaimed. "We're coming in!"
But, Gallantmon and Kaiser Greymon were too late to save their comrade. The Warrior of Friendship turned around to find Novadramon holding out a hand against a purple shield-like mirror projection. He charged enough fire energy through the mirror and set on blasting Metalla X.
"DIE!"
"WHA-"
Before he could finish the word with a 't', Novadramon launched a massive fire blast that had enough force to send Metalla X crashing through a nearby building and laying waste to nearly half of the abandoned city. The warriors all backed away and shielded their eyes from the massive dimming light. Zeed watches on with delight. X shielded Max over from the incoming debris. Pikkan and BW managed to create a barrier amongst themselves, while Shintomon did the same.
As the explosion died down, Novadramon levitated over the billowing smoke cloud looming over the devastation. The once abandoned demon digimon city was quickly wiped out from the map and left as a pile of fallen ruins. Nothing was left with smoke emerging from every corner. Gallantmon, Kaiser Greymon and Omega X managed to uncover their eyes as they gasped. They found Metalla X laying under a pile of debris still in his fourth stage form but very much unconscious.
"MATT!" Omega X cried out.
"Hang in there!" Gallantmon calls out.
Before the crimson knight had a chance to cross further into the territory, the Dark God stopped him at his track with his arms stretched out. Gallantmon stopped dead cold and tensed up.
"Ha! If you plan on moving that fast, Takato, then I'd suggest moving to the opposite direction," Zeed taunted the knight. "We have enough fighters as it is. Give it to him, Novadramon. I leave Taichi all to you."
"I accept!" Novadramon replied with a smile. "Taichi! It's time!"
"Nova-"
As soon as he said that, he immediately phases out from sight and catches Omega X off guard. The warrior felt a strong force plunging through his stomach and found Novadramon plunging his feet into Omega X's gut. With Omega X recovering under a pile of debris, Novadramon launched himself back into the air and prepared yet another purple mirror projectile in front of him.
"HEAT WAVE BLAST!"
As Novadramon prepared to launch his devastating attack on Omega X, Zeed decided to sit this one out and calmly places a hand over his chin. He would take this time to watch the fight at hand and become entertained with the thought of Tai meeting his eventual end.
"Nobody here is a good enough challenge for me," Zeed scoffed. "But by giving Novadramon plenty of negative energy, even Omega X as the Digi-Mazoku will meet his end."
The fire dragon finally launches his attack, but Omega X easily dodges it using his Time Warp teleportation. Omega X reappears above Novadramon and waved his hands out in a familiar position. He started to chant out for his favorite attack.
"TEEEEEEEEEEEEERAAAAAAAA-"
"What's this? Heh, that persistent Taichi. He sure has a knack of showing resiliency," Zeed chuckled.
"BEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE-"
However, before he had a chance to finish his chant with the '-am', Novadramon immediately phases out in front of Omega X. The fire dragon drives a fist directly into Omega X and sends him flying across. Novadramon dives down and takes flight after Omega X. He delivers more devastating blows all across the warrior's body. Omega X couldn't even attempt to block them out and found himself crashing through a pair of rock formations.
With Omega X laying down face first, Novadramon levitated to his fallen side and held a hand out over him.
Zeed was already losing his patience while tapping his finger on his right arm. He couldn't stand looking down at Omega X and wanted him eliminated quickly.
"Humph. Just how long is Novadramon going to toy around with him?" Zeed snorted. "I just wish he'd just finish these weaklings off, so we can move onto the human world."
Already landing on the ground to reach Metalla X's fallen side, Gallantmon and Kaiser Greymon bent down to revive him. Metalla X was slowly managing to move about and regaining consciousness.
"Matt! Hey, Matt! Are you all right?" Gallantmon asked.
"Matt!" Kaiser Greymon said as he attempted to reach his hand out.
However, Metalla X wanted none of it and swatted Kaiser Greymon's hand away.
"Of course, I'm all right!" the Warrior of Friendship retorted.
"Well, geez! Yell at me for being worried," Kaiser Greymon replied.
"At least you're not dead," Gallantmon stated.
"Something is not right," Metalla X informed the duo. "He's not even taking this seriously."
"Huh? What do you mean by that?" Kaiser Greymon asked.
Looking up down towards the crisis at hand, X and Max were starting to wonder about the situation. Even Pikkan, Shintomon and BW were starting to catch on. Fortunately, Shintomon was able to carry both Ken and Lady Moinanea along.
"Novadramon could have killed Yamato if he wanted to, but why didn't he?" Shintomon wondered.
"This is crazy! Novadramon is bent on killing my dad!"
"I don't think so, Max. There must be more to this than meets the eye," said X.
"Like what?"
"Just watch and see for yourself, kid."
"I can tell everyone else is starting to understand," Metalla X said. "Novadramon wasn't even trying to eliminate me. He simply wanted me out of the way."
"So, he's out there fighting like he's putting on a show?" Kaiser Greymon wondered.
"Perhaps…"
"But, why would he do that?" Gallantmon asked. "What's Novadramon's real intentions?"
Novadramon was seconds away from launching his final attack and ending Omega X's life. This could be the second time Tai meets death's doors on the same day and just when he had received his Digi-Mazoku powers.
"What are you waiting for, Novadramon?" Zeed growled. "Are you done playing around?"
Novadramon's hand created yet another glass projectile to unleash his next attack on the helpless Omega X.
"All right, Novadramon! Finish him off! Send Taichi to his grave! Heh, literally for a second time."
"Understood…"
Omega X slowly stands up on his two feet and gives a wink to Novadramon.
"However, the next one to be sent to his grave…"
Novadramon smiles and immediately turns around simultaneously along with Omega X. The two warriors made eye contact with Zeed.
"-will be… YOU!"
As soon as they said that, both Novadramon and Omega X launched out two enormous blasts directly towards Zeed. Even the Dark God was caught off guard by this double team sneak assault. He immediately responds by stopping the blasts with his palm hands. After that, he kicks both blasts directly into the heavens. That was more than enough time for Novadramon to implement his next strategy.
Within a few nanoseconds, Novadramon appears behind Zeed and wrapped his arms tightly around his waist. The Dark God roared as he attempted to break free of his offspring's strong grip.
"What are you doing! Release me now, Novadramon! I'm your creator!"
"Zeed! I've been waiting for this moment ever since Atolmdramon killed me! I won't watch you destroy everything!"
"Ha! Oh yeah! We've got you good!" Omega X laughed.
"ARGH! WHAT IS THE MEANING OF THIS!" Zeed roared at Novadramon like an angry father. "I gave you enough negative energy to last you for eternity! So, you two were conspiring with each other! But why!"
"I may have taken your negative energy, but Taichi returned me to my senses. Plus, the heart crystals of Hikari, Takeru and Daisuke are responsible for this. Their pure hearts are amplifying my strength further!"
"Yes! That's right!" Max calls out happily. "Novadramon inherited the positive energy after being swallowed by my dad, plus he has the souls of my aunt, uncle and Davis to increase his strength further! Let him have it, Novadramon!"
"I've got to hand it to Tai," Pikkan said. "He knows how to pull through predicaments like none other, but did he have to do it at the last minute?"
"Better late than never as I would say," X replied.
"Then, was Tai really thinking that far ahead when he ate that digicore piece?" Gallantmon wondered.
"Tai. You silly bastard. Don't scare us like that again," Metalla X sighed.
Maintaining a tight grip around Zeed's waist, Novadramon kept the Dark God under his grip and refused to relinquish the tight hold.
"WHY, YOU…!"
"Listen! I came back to life to exact revenge against you after having Atolmdramon kill me! I'll send a message to that coward by killing the source that created us Shadow Beasts in the first place! YOU!"
Suddenly, a bright fiery circle started to form around the two. They were captured inside what looked like a massive sun-like sphere and fire encircling it.
"NOVA BURNING SPIRIT!"
"CURSE YOU!"
The sun sphere launched itself straight into the Dark Realm's heavens and rotated at many different angles. Nobody can even see or sense anything from what occurs inside the sphere. The flames would protect the two combatants inside while preventing any outside interference. Omega X looks up and whispers a few comments to himself.
"Good luck, Novadramon. Let's hope this works."
All eyes were focused on the burning sun sphere in the heavens. They wondered how Novadramon was going to finish the Dark God off where everyone else had failed to do so. The sphere now became coated with a protective ring of flames, which rotated around rapidly.
Inside the sphere, Novadramon still had a tight grip on Zeed and had no intentions of releasing his grip. The Dark God gave an angry scowl.
"Novadramon, don't you think you can defeat with this technique!"
"Not even you, the Dark God, can escape from the middle of this blaze, Zeed! It's as hot as the sun's surface itself! Go on and try it!"
Once releasing his grip on Zeed, the Dark God gasped as lava tentacles emerged from within the surroundings. The tentacles snared Zeed's arms, legs and waist. He growled angrily but winced from the incinerating inferno surroundings. It was a miracle that Zeed was even surviving this long.
"I cannot ever forgive you for sending Atolmdramon to cowardly shoot me in the back and killed me, no matter what. I'll never forget that moment or you for that matter! Since Atolmdramon is apart of you, then you and him both can fry together inside my territory! I only had one chance to defeat you, and that was for me to strike you during a moment of carelessness. That's why Taichi and I put on an act, in order for you to drop your guard."
"ARGH! YOU TWIT! I'm going to blow you away, together with your little deception!"
"Go ahead and try! You'll explode along with me!"
"What! Are you insane!"
"Sealed within this flame, if you were to shoot even one energy blast, its energy will expand, and this ball of flame will go up in a big explosion! When it finally does give out, not even your God-like body will save you! Care to give it a try?"
"…"
"Come on, what's the matter? I'll make it easy for you by releasing you from those flame shackles."
As soon as he said that, the fire shackles released themselves from Zeed and set him free. The Dark God set his aim directly for Novadramon and roared angrily.
"How's that? You're free to move now. Go ahead and shoot! Oh… Wait! I get it! Like Atolmdramon, you're better at shooting people behind their backs, right? Okay, that's fine."
Turning his back towards Zeed, Novadramon pointed to his back and taunted the Dark God with jester.
"How's this?"
Despite his urge to eliminate Novadramon and capture the last digicore piece, Zeed ceased his attack and dropped his hand down. This merely caused Novadramon to scoff in disappointment at the Dark God's sudden actions.
"I knew it! You miserable coward! In that case, I'll try it out!"
Novadramon puts up another glass projectile while preparing to launch his deadly attack on Zeed. It was going to be the same technique used against Omega X beforehand.
"Wait! Think about what you're doing!" Zeed slightly pleaded. "You'll die as well!"
"He's right where you want him! Let him have it, Zeed!"
Zeed maintained his sights directly on Zeed while growing underneath his breathe. He wanted nothing more than to call off Novadramon's threat, destroy him and take the last digicore to capture ultimate, universal power.
"Are you serious, Novadramon! Are you planning to die together with me?"
"Absurd! Why should I, Novadramon, go down with you! You're the only one who is going to get smashed into pieces is you! Get set! GO!"
As soon as he said that, Novadramon's projectile expanded further and nearly the inside of the sphere. It exploded with a massive pop and shot a powerful wave of fire energy. The streaks of light flew across the Dark Realm and penetrated through the thick clouds. The entire area started to become rained down by massive heat-like blasts. Anyone with their right mind put up their protective ki shields to protect themselves from the heat blasts.
"NOVADRAMON!" Omega X exclaimed out.
The fate of the captives was unknown at the moment since eyes were directly set on explosion that had occurred earlier on. Novadramon's fate was quite unclear, as was Zeed. It seemed that the Dark God may have already meet his end at the end.
A view of the Dark Realm is displayed with a large fiery dome overlapping at least a great portion of the dark planet itself. The planet trembled under its force and nearly shook it down to its foundations. Then, within seconds, the dome died down and the impact was minimized.
The aftermath of the explosion was shown on the planet itself. It looked as though an atomic bomb was dropped and devastated nearly half of the entire landscape where the heroes were once standing. Fortunately, all of them had taken flight to avoid being caught in the consuming blast.
"Man, that was close!" Max gasped out. "He should have given us warning!"
"Damn, look at the mess he left," X said.
"There's no way anybody could have survived that! Especially that temperature I was feeling from Novadramon!" Gallantmon exclaimed.
"Remember, it's not over until it's over," Pikkan replied.
"Well, it looks over to me. I don't see or feel those two guys anywhere," Kaiser Greymon disagreed.
The mood was certainly about to change within a matter of a few moments. Suddenly, much to everyone's surprise, the heat sphere came levitating from the heavens and landed on top of a fallen debris. Metalla X was the first to point this out.
"Ugh! Damn! Just how tough is this bastard!" Metalla X growled.
"No, Matt! That's Novadramon!" called out Omega X.
"What! Are you sure!"
"Oh yeah! Novadramon actually did it!"
Omega X takes flight across and calls out for the heat elemental dragon digimon's namesake.
"Hey, Novadramon! You did it! You did it!"
"Heh. Well I'll be damned," Metalla X smirked. "That guy actually got the job done. Who knew?"
"I'm pretty surprised myself. That was a very smart strategy on Novadramon's part," BW stated.
"Well, at least we can say it's finally over," Pikkan said.
"I can't be too sure. That was way too easy," Shintomon sighed in thought. "Why am I still sensing this bad vibe?"
Meanwhile, Omega X landed to where Novadramon was standing. The dragon had his back turned and there was a saddened expression plastered across his face. The warrior wondered what was making Novadramon depressed and slowly approaches him.
"What's wrong, Novadramon? Are you okay?"
Then, what Novadramon said in the next few moments would change the direction of the battle.
…
…
…
"I'm sorry, Taichi…"
Suddenly, the rock hard skin of Novadramon was starting to crack like broken glass. A flash of green, neon light emerged from out of the cracks and then massive black spikes shot out like needles. An angry expression crossed Omega X's face as he knew who was set on emerging. Then, a pair of white limbs popped right out of the sides. Yes, it seemed that the Dark God wasn't done it after all.
"No! It can't be him!" Metalla X exclaimed.
"Impossible!" Max cried out. "No! NOVADRAMON!"
Pushing out with incredible force, Zeed emerged from out of the broken shell and shatters Novadramon's once invincible body. The broken pieces scattered across the ground and reformatted into three familiar bodies. The forms of Mystic Celesta, War Angemon and Ultima X were found laying sprawled. Omega X turns around to see them and gasped. Then, he made eye contact with the almighty Dark God himself.
"It's Zeed!" Omega X growled.
"Hey! Novadramon just split up back into my aunt, my uncle and Davis!"
"That's right, Max. Their life crystals had helped to purify Novadramon and thus were part of him. My guess is that Zeed expelled them out since he no longer had any use for them," Pikkan theorized.
"Either way, this isn't looking good!" BW replied. "Damn! I thought that was a brilliant plan on their part!"
"It just wasn't enough…" X sighed.
"I knew it was too good to be true," Shintomon seethed. "Stay tough, warriors! We're still in this together!"
Flying down to gather the fallen warriors, Metalla X, Gallantmon and Kaiser picked up their bodies. They, along with Omega X, focused their attention solely on the revived Zeed.
"What exactly happened here! It's good that Kari, TK and Davis were freed, but what caused this sudden turnaround! I thought Novadramon had him!" Metalla X wondered.
Zeed lowered his head and faced off with Omega X with a nonchalant grin. There were still pieces of Novadramon's shell plastered across his chest.
"Surprised to see me, Taichi?" Zeed laughed.
"Why, you… Novadramon! What did you do to him!"
"Ah, don't get too upset," Zeed replied. "I'll tell you right now what happened inside those flames."
Switch to Flashback Scene: Inside the Sun Sphere
Deep inside Novadramon's sun sphere, the pair faced off and it looked as though Novadramon had victory in his grasp. In fact, he did have victory in his grasp if he had gotten the job done sooner. Alas, he wasted precious time.
"Are you planning to die with me?" Zeed exclaimed
"Absurd! Why should I go down with you?" Novadramon replied. "You're the only one who's going to be smashed into little pieces! Get ready! GO!"
"I see. Your body will be unaffected, huh? In that case, your body is mine!"
With that said, Zeed instantly powered up his six digicores and they emitted a set of green auras flashing. A low humming sound was heard from the glowing orbs as they started to emerge right out of Zeed's body. They flew across, penetrated through Novadramon's glass shield and plastered all over his body. The fire dragon was shocked by this sudden surprise attack and attempted to rip the orbs out of his body.
"What are you doing! What's the meaning of this!"
As the orbs pushed deeper into Novadramon's body, Zeed laughed at his adversary and held his arms out in victory.
"Ha! You lose, Novadramon! Looks like I'll be alive after all!"
Then, the Dark God's body exploded into a cloud of dust and there was nothing left of him. Novadramon screamed out just as his sun sphere detonated like a time bomb. That was the point where everyone had thought Novadramon had defeated Zeed. Alas, it was the other way around. The Dark God has lived on.
End of Flashback
Laughing out like a madman, Zeed slowly removed the shell pieces plastered across his chest.
"Do you understand? At the moment of the explosion, I took over his body! Now, take a good glimpse at this! One last surprise for you!"
With that said, Zeed removed one last piece from the right corner of his chest. Displayed in its full glory was the digicore that once made Novadramon. It was now in Zeed's possession. The Dark God was finally at full power and ready to destroy everything in his path.
"So, what do you think, warriors! I have truly become invincible! The title of 'God' can finally live up its true name! You insects are no longer a threat to me. That includes even you, Taichi! The Digi-Mazoku shall fall before the might of me! Ha! Ha!"
"That monster! He's killed enough people already! When is this going to stop!" Max cried. "First Lady Moinanea, then my mom, then Keke, then all of my friends, Takuya's friends, then Dorothy and now Novadramon?"
"There isn't we can do as we currently are with our powers. I'm afraid even Taichi will not have enough to defeat the Dark God," Shintomon sighed.
"Don't say that! My dad will find a way!"
"Max! Let's get serious here! Your father is already losing as it is! We've never had to face a real 'God' before and all our past enemies are weaklings compared to this guy!"
"Damn! This can't be happening!" cursed Gallantmon. "It can't end like this…"
"Tai…? We should really come up with a new strategy, cause we really need it," Kaiser Greymon suggested.
"No…"
Everyone gasped at the comment made by Omega X. The warrior of courage stepped up in defiance against Zeed and pointed out towards him. He wasn't ready to become intimidated by the Dark God, even if it killed him.
"I don't care how strong you've gotten, Zeed! I admit our powers don't compare now, but… NONE OF THAT IS GOING TO MAKE A BIT OF A DIFFERENCE!"
"Ha! What are you going to do about it!"
"I'll show you!"
As soon as he said that, Omega X teleports across using his Time Warp technique. The Dark Seed managed to stand his ground and remained calm as ever. The warrior quickly reappears in front of Zeed and lands a right hand cross jab at the Dark God's face. The punch did not damage; it didn't even make Zeed flinch. He retaliates with a right hand punch of his own and sends Omega X flying across the battlefield.
Landing across a pile of debris, Omega X prevents his fall and bounces off from the debris wall. He cupped his hands to the side and prepared to launch another Terra Beam.
"TEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEERAAAAAAAAAAA-"
"Ha! Don't you ever get tired of using that repetitive attack, Taichi?" Zeed laughed.
"BEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAM!"
"Try this one for size! CHRONO PARADOX!"
Zeed launches out a pair of energy beams from both of his hands and condensed them together into one massive blast. He sends it directly at Omega X's Terra Beam and immediately cancels it out right on the spot. Both attacks had cancelled each other out and this did not suite well for Omega X. His last ditch effort was crushed before his very own eyes.
"I'm not finished yet!"
With a snap of his fingers, a portal opened up from where the attacks had cancelled each other out. Zeed's very own attack had returned and quickly struck Omega X head on. The warrior's screams echoed across the battlefield while Zeed laughed out loud like a madman possessed.
"You two stay here!" Metalla X ordered Gallantmon and Kaiser Greymon. "Tai! I'm coming!"
Quickly powering up a bright aura, Metalla X launches himself across the battlefield. He plunges through the cloud debris in search for his fallen comrade. He barely managed to sense Omega X's ki and found him rising out of a pile of rock debris.
Zeed levitated down on the buried piles and laughed to himself at the satisfaction of his work. Examining his body, he could feel his infinite power already growing at an extraordinary rate.
"At this rate, I won't even need Ichijouji's body to absorb. This is perfect! By taking back the last digicore, I am at last complete! I have truly reached the God-like status. A god of destruction! Nobody in this world, the four Digital Worlds, the Center Digi-Universe or even the Real World can stop me! Everything will be soon laid to waste by my negative power! Ha! Ha! Ha! Ha!"
As the Dark God billowed out in laughter, Metalla X emerged out with Omega X. They stared off at Zeed with defiant looks across their faces. If somebody had told them the universe would be destroyed, they wouldn't hesitate at the opportunity to prevent that maniac from carrying out that threat. In this case scenario, Zeed was no longer bluffing and was hell bent on carrying out that threat as a promise. The situation officially became grim and darker times were soon on the horizon.
"Damn it all… It can't end like this," Omega X thought.
Outside Demon's Cavern. 9:30 P.M.
Even the observers outside the Demon's Cavern back on earth paled at the thought of Zeed reaching the real world. Gosenzomon and Buddamon gathered around the viewing orb in worry. Even Mari was taken back by the Dark God's presence.
"Wow, this isn't looking good. Maybe I should be getting back to my dimension," Mari gulped.
"I can't believe they're losing!" Buddamon exclaimed. "Even Lord Shintomon is in peril."
"It-It's hopeless now," Gosenzomon sighed depressingly.
"It's hopeless! Gosenzomon-sama, with all due respect if Taichi and the remaining fighters lose like this, what in the digi-name will happen?"
"Buddamon! Don't tell me you don't even know the possibilities! You're the Supreme Guardian's assistant! You're supposed to know what would be the consequences if a power like this ever reached his full potential!"
"My apologies, sire."
"If Zeed the Dark God is not defeated, and Azulongmon's digicores are not decontaminated, then the negative energy overflowing from them will envelop the entire four Digital Realms, and they will reach as far as the Central Digi-verse itself and eventually the whole Earth. Everything will be polluted and turned into wastelands. Life across both the digital worlds and the human realm will no longer exist. Zeed doesn't even have to lift his little finger for this pollution to spread. Our worlds and the real world will soon begin to rot and decay at an accelerated rate. Life itself becomes extinct with our worlds growing dark and cold. Then, at some point, they will explode. Earth itself will detonate and the pollution will spread outward across time and space. Planet after planet will fall in an endless domino effect of mass destruction."
"If that's the case, in the Central Digiverse, that pollution will spread to our realm and Huanlongmon's kingdom! Everyone is at peril!" Buddamon exclaimed.
"Will this effect my dimension?" Mari asked.
"Unfortunately, Mari. Yes. As I said, time and space itself will eventually be effected. Every human time period will be laid to waste. Zeed's power has grown beyond anything I can even comprehend. There will be no future set in stone as long as Zeed remains alive. It's only a matter of time."
"No, not this way," Mari whispered to herself. "My family… Saitou-san never told me any of this would happen."
"If that's the case, then we had better run away!" Black Gatomon suggested.
"You coward! How could you even think about such a selfish act!" Arukenimon growled.
"Just take it from me, Black Gatomon! I'll have Zeed begging when I stop him!" Mummymon spoke out in dramatic fashion. "Just let me at him! I'll make him regret for threatening our universes and our futures! I have plans for my future! I helped to stop Virus and D-Reaper! This won't be any different! Move over everyone, the champ is back in action!"
"Well, at least the doofus has more guts," Buddamon sighed.
"In any case, Taichi. Warriors. What more can you do? You've done everything you could. I really wish the Sovereigns and Holy Beast were given jurisdiction to use their digicores, but only Azulongmon has that power. But he too is losing power and will die along with the digicores. Unless… Wait! Aren't the black digicores active! I thought Lady Moinanea no longer wanted to put them to use anymore. There just maybe one last hope…"
While he had a plan in mind, the elder set his eyes back on the viewing orb. It displayed a full view of Zeed slowly approaching the digital warriors for one final showdown.
The Dark Realm. 9:32 P.M.
"Now then, sit still and let me kill you, fellows," Zeed chuckled.
"Ha! Don't be ridiculous! We're finished yet!" Metalla X growled.
"Damn right! We're still standing and all you've been is all talk!" Kaiser Greymon retorted. "Where is this God-like power? How come you haven't finished us off yet?"
"Well, that can be arranged," the Dark God replied. "You shouldn't have opened your big mouth."
"Smooth move, Takuya," Gallantmon sighed.
"Hey! Don't blame him! I would say the same thing, too!" Omega X exclaimed.
"No! This can't be the end!" BW growled. "It's going to suck if I die again…"
"I don't know about you, but I'm not prepared to die," Pikkan stated. "We're still standing and willing to fight!"
"Be realistic, Pikkan. Most of our guys are running low on energy and it's a miracle they are even still standing! Kari, TK and Davis are all unconscious," X reminded the Alterian. "Even you two, Shintomon, Max and myself won't make a difference. Zeed will simply swat us aside like insects."
"He's right. It's best we stand down and let the others handle this," Shintomon said. "Without Lady Moinanea, I have lost my will to fight…"
"You guys are quitting already! Just like that!" Max exclaimed. "I can't believe you! X! I thought you were me! The real me would never throw in the towel!"
"Max, just take a look at the situation in hand! Even you don't stand a chance!"
"Maybe so, but I'm not about to stand down. Zeed's power may surpass us, but we possess qualities he will never have: heart and determination. My dad is tells me that a 'Kamiya never quits!'."
Upon hearing that, Omega X turns around and smiles over to his courageous son. Even at such a tender age, the boy possessed courageous qualities that even Tai could never hope to wonder.
"My mom wants what is best for me, but what I really want is to offer my help to my father to defeat this monster! Zeed threatens our hopes and our dreams for a bright future. I want to become as strong as my father so I can defend those that I love. If my mom and Keke were here, they'd agree with me. I know my dad would agree with me! Which is why I'm going to interject myself into this fight!"
"WHAT!" everyone, including Omega X, exclaimed.
"Max! Don't do it! You're only going to get yourself killed!" X attempted to restrain the boy.
"I don't care if I die! Dorothy gave her own life to ensure my dad and the others beat this guy. If I have to do the same, then so be it!"
Zeed stopped his march while hearing Max berating out to nearly the whole team. A wicked smile formed across the Dark God's face. Max had caught his interest. An idea immediately popped up in the Dark God's mind.
"So what are you dawdling for boy? Did you suddenly have to urge to become a man and stand up a being with indescribable strength? You think you one-up me, the Dark Time God?" Zeed taunted the boy. "Since your father and his comrades are running low on energy, perhaps you would like to be the next causality on the list."
As soon as he said that, everyone paused and felt their blood chill. Omega X growled deeply and tightened his fists. If there was anything that pissed him off more, it was a maniac threatening to kill his family. In this case, it would be his own son.
"NO! HE COULDN'T! NOT MAX!"
However, Max was not afraid. Ok, his feet were trembling but he was not afraid to confront the Dark God.
"Zeed! I don't care how powerful you've become! Taking away my love ones… I've grown to hate you more than any other enemy we've encountered this past year. It's been quite the roller coaster and it all comes down to you."
Flying across the skies, Max encircled Zeed with a look of determination.
"You sicken me, Zeed. I maybe a kid, but even I know a heartless monster when I see it. All of my friends and family you've absorbed. You haven't gotten my dad because he can't afford to die again. Keke's dad already died twice. Me? Well, it my time comes then I have no regrets. So, do what you like, Zeed. I'm your next opponent and I intend to defeat you with everything in my fiber! HA!"
Instantly powering up a bright aura, Max's face twisted with an angry scowl. He was ready to put his own life at stake and avenge his loved ones. Omega X quickly sits up and takes flight after his son.
"MAX! DON'T!"
"Don't do it, Max! You're making a mistake!" everyone else cried out.
However, the boy wasn't about to stop his trek and proceeded onward to attack Zeed. A twisted smile forms across the Dark God's face.
"MAX! GET AWAY!" Omega X cried out.
There was a sudden slow motion occurring at this very moment. Everyone's voice billowed out for Max to seize his gallant change, but the boy refused to stop. He was continued onward with a determined glare. Zeed merely smirked and pointed the boy with a finger. Then, came the most unexpected moment Omega X would never have seen coming.
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BAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAANG!
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The energy blast came shooting out from Zeed's finger and plunged through Max's torso. Everyone, including Omega X, gasped in utter disbelief. Omega X launched himself across and caught Max in his arms. The boy never even had a chance to scream as a hole was created through his torso and blood poured from the deep wound. The warriors all gathered together around Omega X. The warrior of courage cradled the boy in his arms.
"NO! MAX!" X exclaimed. "This can't be… Not, Max!"
"That bastard actually did it!" Metalla X growled. "Tai… I'm sorry…"
Not answering to anyone, Omega X looks down at his son with tears already swelling up in his eyes. The boy slowly moved about and looked up at his Mazoku father.
"Da… daddy?"
"Max?"
"I'm sorry… I tried to be brave just like you, but… it wasn't enough… I'll never get as strong as you… since I'm already dying as it is…"
"Max, no!"
"I'll be sure to tell mom and Keke you love them…" Max chuckled with tears forming in his eyes. "Dad… you… can't give up… Stop this monster… before he destroys everything… we protect… Protect all life and stop this… nightmare…"
"Max…"
"I… love… you… dad…"
With that said, the boy let out a final gasp and his head drops to the side. Omega X watched as the boy's body exploded into data. A few tears emerged from the data and plopped down to where Omega X kneeled. Zeed took this opportunity and absorbed Max's data into his being. The Dark God laughed out heartily at his handiwork and looks up towards the tunnel. It was the same tunnel that the warriors used to enter the Dark Realm. He had set his sights directly towards it and set about his plan to spread his negative energy to the human realm.
"Well, I leave you warriors to mourn the loss of yet another loved one. Taichi, this is your own fault. Had you not stopped your boy in time, he most likely would have been spared. Alas, you let another soul die. Now watch as I reach your precious human world and spread my negative energy! With my abilities to warp time and space, that barrier won't even stop me! Now, observe as I rip open a hole into your world!"
As soon as he said that, the digicores across Zeed's chest lit up simultaneously. They directly sent an array of energy blasts and pierced through the fabric in between the Dark Realm and the human world. The warriors, except Omega X, looked across to find a view of Odaiba in perfect view.
"No! He's managed to rip a hole through the fabric of time and space into our world!" Metalla X exclaimed.
"He didn't even have to cross through the tunnel that was opened up!" Gallantmon gasped.
"Not good," muttered Kaiser Greymon.
"Once he enters the real world, he will spread his negative energy and it will be the end of all humanity. Your universe will eventually collapse," Shintomon warned the Digital warriors.
"Tai! You have to wake up! Max, Sora, Dorothy and everyone else can't be avenged if you don't get off your feet!" X exclaimed. "Max was willing to stake his own life! That was his main goal! He wanted to motivate you to fight at your best!"
Still shaken from the shocking events, Omega X stared off into space. X grabbed the warrior and punched him across the face. Omega X reeled back and immediately came back to reality.
"WAKE UP, TAICHI KAMIYA! Our worlds will cease to exist if we let this dirt bag carry on with his destruction! Speaking for and as Max, father! Show some balls!"
"X…"
"That's it! What are you going to do now?"
"Continue fighting and stopping this bastard at all costs! Max. Sora. Everyone. I will continue to fight on for you!"
"Ha! So you actually still have some fight left in you, Taichi? How amusing! Now, what do you think? This seems appropriate for our final battle to determine the fate of two universes. But, it's only a matter of time before the Synisters emerge to help accelerate the destructive process."
"They won't even bother showing up since it's only down you and us," Omega X replied in defiance. "I maybe running low on energy, but I won't give up. Let this be our final battle! ONCE AND FOR ALL!"
Immediately stepping out into a fighting stance, Omega X and his comrades stood their ground with Zeed standing out in front of the broken dimensional fabric. Not only would they avenge Max, but prevent the Dark God from carrying out his destructive desires.
Ripping a hole through the dimension fabric between the Dark Realm and the human realm, Zeed has effortlessly swatted every offensive the Digital warriors could ever muster up. Casualities have already mounted. Five of the Legendary Warriors. Dorothy. Novadramon. Now even little Max Kamiya have all suffered the wrath of the Dark God. There is no stopping this universal threat. Every Holy Beast, Sovereign, Holy Angel and Digi-Destined prepare for the worst to come. If Zeed spreads his negative energy now, the two universes will collapse and nothing will be left. Are the warriors really destined to die, one after the other? Is there anything left for Taichi and the others to do before time runs out? What did Gosenzomon have in mind when he mentioned the Black Digicores? Could those be the last secret resort to ensure Zeed's defeat? Taichi! It's up to you and your friends! Don't lose hope!
(Play Digimon Zero Two theme Istumo Itsudemo)
(End theme)
(Preview)
Omega X/Tai: Hey, everyone! It's me, Tai! It all comes down to the final battle to determine the fate of two universes. One real and the other digital. The human race and the digimon are both at risk of total extinction. Zeed has grown more powerful than any enemy we've faced before. He has truly ascended into the level of a god, but I'm not going to lose hope! We, the Digi-Destined, along with the Tamers and the Legendary Warriors! We stand united against this threat!
Max (in spirit): Father! There is a hope within this great darkness.
Omega X: How? We've tried everything. I doubt even the Life Bomb will work.
Seraphimon: That is where we step in. We shall use the Black Digicores to revive Lady Moinanea. If our assumption is correct, then the true Goddess that lies dormant within her will be reawakened. She will give you the necessary power boost needed to defeat the Dark God.
Zeed: Controlling time and space is an easy task! Once my negative energy pollutes and destroys these two pathetic worlds, I'll simply move on to spread my energy further and create chaos throughout time itself.
Omega X: Goddess Moinanea! People and digimon alike! Send me your energy!
Metalla X: Why is he even attempting a Life Bomb! Even our offense is not slowing this bastard down!
Goddess Moinanea: I can assure you this will not be a Life Bomb. Now, Taichi! Absorb the Life Bomb and unite with your friends!
Omega X: I can feel the souls of everyone of my friends killed by Zeed. They, along with every other ally shall become one! We, together, will take a stand and defeat Zeed!
Goddess Moinanea: There will only be room for one omnipotent entity to bring order to the Digital Universe, Millenniumon. It will not be you!
Digi-Destined/Tamers/Legendary Warriors/Digital Warriors: UNITY FUSION SHINKA! HA!
Zeed: Who do they call you!
Voice: The next episode is entitled…
The Unification of the Chosen Children! The Final Miracle, Galactic X Wields his Gallantry!
Voice: In the name of life and the protection of the two universes, we, Galactic X have pierce through your darkness with furious anger!
Whew, I think it's safe to assume that I've written possibility the longest chapter in the Digimon Fusion series! Even longer than my previous record breakers! I hope to break the record even further with the next chapter. So what do you think of Galactic X? I feel its better and less 'digimon' of a name. :D
I hope I made Zeed a convincing villain for you all to hate. If you guys already hate him, then I did a good job with him. Now, we move on with the final battle. The ONE that decides all! 'Everything that has a beginning has an end.' The end is drawing near for the series and I want to look back to everything that has taken place over the years within the series' timeline. smirks
Now, it's up to you readers. What do you think will happen in the final battle? How will our unified heroes defeat their strongest enemy? Better yet, don't speculate. Stay in suspense. I want the final battle to be an eye-opener. :D Better yet, if you would like to submit any alternate universes of your own to offer energy to Omega X for Galactic X's emergence, then do so! I'll even give credit!
Well, I leave you all now. I hope to get the next chapter up sooner than possible, but there are detractions that will do anything to prevent me from reaching my goal. I won't give up. I promise you that. Peace out and be sure to check out for any updates. Until then, I'm out!
(Update 4/28/05: Lyrics have been removed.)
