Disclaimer: I do not own Digimon or Dragonball Z storylines. Digimon rightfully belongs to Bandai, currently Disney, Saban and Toei. DBZ is owned by Akira Toriyama, Toei and Funimation. However Daimaomon, Viprismon, Mantoidmon, WyvernMonzaemon, Slicermon and the Yamisenshimon are my own characters. Don't not use them without my full permission. So, ask before you use them!
I'm on a roll now! Wow, who would have thought I'd be halfway through this movie fic already? I just might get this done quickly. I'm glad you guys are enjoying the read despite there being no Digital Fusions. I know it will take some getting used to, but at least we're getting some good ol' old school action.
Before I get started, I want to address a few things to some reviews. Alforce Zero, you're first. I see. Ok, yeah you just registered here in October 2003. I consider you an epic writer because Dark Qiviut called you one. So, that's why. Still, it's good to know you're taking interest in my series. Actually, I registered here in March of 2001, during which 02 was broadcasting its second half in the States. I became familiar with during the 01 period, though. Some of my earlier works from the 2003 period are a little shorter to the long epics I wrote in 2004/2005, but they're still worth the word. Heck, you'll notice how much I've improved since then by reading through my sagas. Yeah, its best you read this fic and then move on with Taito's Destiny. You'll get a better understanding before moving on with The Digital Invaders Saga. Heh, you still haven't seen what Daimaomon can really do when he goes all the way with his strength. Now, we have Leomon entering to help our heroes.
Youko and Belletiger, the shadowy figures talking with Matt are NOT new characters. They are characters during my D-Fusion series. You can speculate all you want, but I can assure you it's not a new character. :D
Fett, I agree this is a nice change of pace from the Digital Fusions. Now we can see that the digimon can fight on their own. Though, it won't long till we get the Digital Fusions back soon.
Zeroslasher, welcome! No Omega X or Metalla X in this one, but Omnimon? I'm saving him for one of my later movie fics.
With that said, let's get on with the show. Enjoy!
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The Brave Warrior, Leomon Arrives! Sally Forth to Devil's Castle!
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Digital World. Wonder Swan Digi-Amusement Park. Sector 12809
Having been defeated by Daimaomon and his clan, the Digi-Destined were mortified. Daimaomon quickly laid out War Greymon, Angemon and Angewomon. Tai, too, was unconscious after Daimaomon applied a pressure point on the boy's neck to put him to sleep temporarily. Sora, Mimi, Joe and Izzy were kneeling across with their respective partners wrapped around their arms.
Daimaomon smiled devilishly once laying his eyes upon TK and Kari. He had gained what he was looking for, the children of Hope and Light. He would soon have their Crests' powers at his disposal and use them to conquer the Digital World. The children were levitated directly towards Daimaomon. Their frightened glares were transfixed towards the evil warlord.
"Oh, don't be frightened my dear sweet children," the evil one chuckled. "You two will help me on my conquest to take over the Digital World.
"Ha! Like we'd ever help you!" TK spat out.
"When my brother wakes up, he and our partners are going to make you pay!" Kari retorted.
"Ah, but didn't you just witness their demise? Look how easily I took care of your digimon partners and War Greymon."
"Oh, that's nothing! They'll recover and stop you!" TK stated.
"Bold words from a small creature."
Daimaomon motions over towards his clan and nods his head. It was time to move out from their current location and back to the warship. They got what they were looking for. They were now ready to return back to Devil's Castle.
"Digi-Destined. I bid you farewell," Daimaomon looked around towards the remaining children. "I'll be borrowing these two whelps and will use their Crests' powers in order to finish you off on a later time. I'd best watch my back and don't even attempt to escape back to your world. I will find you eventually."
"Where are you taking them! Let go of TK and Kari!" Sora exclaimed.
"No, as I said, these two are necessary because their crests hold the keys to my ascension as king of the Digital World. Why don't you and your digital pets take a breather? Your deaths will eventually come."
"Because we'd rather stop you here and now!" Yokomon spat out.
"Come now. You whelps stand no chance against me. Do yourselves a favor and recover. Perhaps you can present my clan here a better challenge."
"You're getting pretty sure of yourself if you have so much confidence in your own clan," Izzy growled.
"Oh, I know I have faith in my subordinates. They have never failed me. But, enough of that. I bid you weaklings farewell. Children of Hope and Light come with me."
With another wave, the children pair was levitated away from their fallen partners and directly towards him. Daimaomon ascended up into the skies and towards his air warship. Soon, this four-man clan followed in suit with their lord. Kari and TK cried out in horror as they were being brought directly towards the warship, where imprisonment would soon come for them.
"Matt! Where are you! If only you were here to help us out!" TK thought.
"TAI! EVERYONE! HELP US!" Kari cried out.
"No! Kari! TK!" the four children exclaimed in unison.
Even the remaining Digi-Destined couldn't do anything to save them. They would have bee wiped out by Daimaomon's men. Their digimon partners were currently far too weak in their in-training forms. At the moment, only War Greymon and the angels can save them. Even they were incapacitated for the time being. As Daimaomon and his crew reentered their warship, the children were taken inside. IN a matter of moments, the ship itself started to move across the skies and into the far off distance at hyper speed drive.
"No! This isn't fair!" Mimi cried out. "TK! KARI!"
"If only we had enough strength to digivolve," Tanemon sighed. "We basically wasted our energy out there."
"Wait, then how come War Greymon and the others were able to maintain their forms?" Joe wondered.
"I don't know, but we're going to have to do something fast! Daimaomon mentioned something about Devil's Castle," Sora stated.
"Motimon? Do you know anything about this Devil's Castle?" Izzy asked while pulling out his laptop.
"Yes and I can give you an idea of where it can be found on your computer map," Motimon nodded. "All I know is that it's far off on the Continent of Server."
"Server? That's where we defeated Etemon's Dark Network," Bukamon pointed out.
"Yeah and where Datamon nearly attempted to use a clone of me to trick Tai," Sora snorted. "Ok, you guys get right on it! Yokomon, can you attempt to digivolve to champion again?"
"I should as long as I have time to recover from that attack just a while ago."
"Ok, you recover your energy then. I have to go and see if Tai is all right."
"What did Daimaomon did to him? Tai looks pretty out of it," Mimi asked.
Stepping forward, Sora and Joe kneeled over to Tai's side. The redhead lifted Tai onto her lap and noticed him still breathing. He was actually put into a temporary sleep. Joe took Tai's pulse and immediately felt the boy's heart pulse still beating strongly. This was a good sign.
"Don't worry, guys. He's just asleep. Looks like Daimaomon simply knocked him out by touching a pressure point."
"Whoa, you mean that actually works?" Mimi wondered.
"Certain martial artists have trained to find an opponent's pressure points through arts of study. They touch where they can find it and immobilize them," Izzy stated.
"Yep and there are cases where they can kill an opponent, too," Joe continued. "In one case, there is one called the Touch of Death. Fortunately, Daimaomon didn't apply a technique. Otherwise, Tai wouldn't have made it and he wouldn't be sleeping as it is."
"Whew. Well, that's a relief," Sora sighed.
"Ok, right now we're going to have to find some time to recover from this. In the mean time, Izzy will find us the location of Devil's Castle," Motimon stated.
"Sounds like a plan, but we had better hurry before Daimaomon uses TK and Kari's Crests," Sora said. "I shudder to think what he has planned for those two."
"Those poor kids. I hate to think what kind of horrible thing he will do to them. Unforgivable," Mimi nodded.
"This is going to take us a little time since my map is having a hard time pinpointing them beyond Server," Izzy announced.
"Well, time isn't exactly what you have my friends," a male, stern voice bellows out.
The Digi-Destined and their partners were frozen in place for a moment. Once they became familiar with this voice, they turned around and looked up to find a familiar warrior looking down upon them. Their faces twisted with wide smiles. The warrior looked like a cross between a lion and a human warrior. He is bipedal, with a pair of pants, a strap over his chest and a sword sheathed on his back. His upper body was massive and muscular. His eyes were blue as the heavens. His arms and legs were massive in size as well. A light tan mane encircled his head. This was none other than the brave warrior of File Island who helped the Digi-Destined battle Devimon.
"LEOMON!" the children shouted in unison.
"Greetings, Digi-Destined. It's so good to see you, my friends."
"Leomon! No way! You wouldn't believe what we've been through!" Joe cried out.
With a nod, Leomon leaps down from the stand and levitates down to meet with the children. Mimi ran up to the warrior and welcomes him with a friendly hug.
"I can't believe it's you!" Mimi laughed happily.
"I'm glad to have returned to my friends. Digi-Destined. You have impressed me ever since I've heard the news that you defeated Myotismon back in your world. You have truly earned my respect."
"But, we've just been through one heck of an opponent! He and his cronies just creamed our partners!" Sora stated.
"Daimaomon, right? I should have known that monster was up to no good."
"Leomon. Do you know exactly where Devil's Castle is? My map is having a little trouble at the moment," Izzy said.
"As a matter of fact, I do. I've traveled across many parts of the Digital World. Devil's Castle is by far the worst I've come across. Only one of the cruelest and dangerous digimon reside there. It makes a fitting home for Daimaomon and his henchmen. However, now that I'm here, I can provide you children with the help you need."
"Yeah, but we have a problem. Our friends here: Tai, War Greymon, Angemon and Angewomon are out of it."
"That's a problem that can certainly be solved. I have digi-medicine that will help restore them."
"Digi-medicine?" Joe asked curiously.
"These were created from the herbs of File Island and are the best digimon medicine one can buy. I carried some of these in case I need them on my journeys. But, your friends are certainly in need of them. We must act now before Daimaomon uses the powers of those two children. If he is allowed to harness the powers of Hope and Light, then he will conquer the Digital World!" Leomon stated.
"We know," Sora said. "But did you know Tai's little sister, Kari, is…"
"The Eighth child? Yes, I know. Gennai told me everything I needed to know. She and the boy are essential for bringing down the darkness that consumes the Digital World. Daimaomon is not exception to the rule either. Once I get these four back on their feet, then we shall move out to Devil's Castle. It won't be long before Daimaomon attempts to use the Crests' powers. He will go at any length to get what he desires."
"Ok, then. We'll trust you with the digi-medicine," Joe said.
"Please, I just hope it can help Tai at least," Mimi clasped her hands.
"Don't worry, young one. Your friend will be back on his feet in no time. Daimaomon! Just what lengths will you consider to harness the powers from the children of Hope and Light? Are you attempting to destroy yourself if all fails? I and the Digi-Destined will see to it that you fail miserably."
Leomon kneeled over to the fallen Kamiya brother and pulls out a neon-green capsule from out of a brown pocket bag. He takes the capsule and drops it into Tai's mouth. Helping the boy to swallow it, Leomon lifted the boy up and allowed the capsule pill to drop down his gullet. Tai swallowed the pill and moved his mouth a bit.
"Sora. Joe. Can you give these to War Greymon, Angemon and Angewomon?" Leomon asked the two.
"Sure. You feed one to War Greymon, Joe," Sora instructed him.
"Um, all right," Joe slightly gulped. "Great, I have to feed one to War Greymon? No offense to Tai but his partner at the mega level is pretty scary up close."
With Sora feeding the angels the healing pills, Joe tiptoed over to the unconscious War Greymon. He peered down to check to see if the beast was out of it. He slowly bent over and carefully reached down to place the pull down into War Greymon's gullet. Just a few inches more… and more…
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"RARGH!"
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Upon hearing this, Joe leaped up and cried out in horror. Nearly dropping the pill out of his hands, he managed to snatch it before it dropped to the floor. He found Pukamon chuckling to himself, which did not suite well with Joe.
"Hey! That wasn't funny, Pukamon!"
"Sorry, but I couldn't resist."
"Have to admit that was pretty sneaky of you, Pukamon," Mimi giggled.
"What can I say? I'm the king of sneaks!"
"Couldn't you at least come up with something a little more creative?" Joe thought.
Slowly but surely, Tai was rising up to his feet and holding the back of his neck. He glared up to find Leomon, Sora and the others looming over him with smiles. War Greymon, Angemon and Angewomon were managing to recover.
"Whoa… That was sure a trip," Tai shook his head. "Seems like you guys are… Wait! If you guys are here and safe, then where are TK and Kari!"
With that said, the children's' faces twisted into saddened frowns and lowered their heads. This didn't go well with the leader. Tai sits up and looks around desperately.
"Kari! TK! Hey, guys!"
"Daimaomon kidnapped them!" Sora shouted.
"What!"
"Yeah. Just as he knocked you out, he took them. War Greymon, Angemon and Angewomon were stopped just before he left. We couldn't do anything since our digimon were too weak to battle those monsters," Joe explained.
Growling under his breath, Tai smashes his fist against the ground. He couldn't believe he had let himself attack Daimaomon without thinking. Because of his mistake, both his sister and TK were taken captive. He couldn't help but blame himself since he vowed to his parents that he would protect Kari.
"This is my fault! I shouldn't have rushed in there to attack a guy I knew I didn't stand a chance against."
"Don't blame yourself, Tai. You were only trying to save TK and Kari," Sora kneeled down next to him. "Now that we've found out where Devil's Castle is located, we can all go and save them."
"Not only did I let myself down but Matt down. TK was captured and Matt would never forgive me for letting him down."
"Tai. I know this is going to sound harsh, but you are going to have to get over it," Leomon grunted.
"How can I!"
"Listen! There is still a chance to save those two! Since I've traveled throughout the continents in the Digital World, I know where this Devil's Castle is located."
"Then, let's go."
"Hold on a minute. I will require only you, War Greymon, Angemon and Angewomon to accompany me."
"Huh! But why can't we come along!" Izzy asked.
"Yeah. These goons that Daimaomon rounded up beat us to a pulp!" Pukamon stated. "What makes you think you four can take them?"
"Because your four need to recover since you are all in your in-training forms. Plus, you heard Daimaomon say that only strong holy attacks are effective against him. Bringing Angemon and Angewomon increase our chances for victory."
"Fair enough," Sora said. "We'll stay here in case Daimaomon leave us with a surprise guest for us to deal with."
"Yes, that's a good idea," Leomon agreed. "I'm confident War Greymon and myself can defeat Daimaomon's henchmen. Zudomon, Lillymon, Garudamon and Altur Kabuterimon barely handled them. I've been training intensely since you children left File Island. I've gotten much stronger and developed new techniques you children couldn't imagine."
"If that's correct, then taking Daimaomon's creeps should be pretty easy right?" Tai asked.
"Maybe, but its best we keep our guard up."
"Right. You hear that, War Greymon? We've got ourselves quite the mission. Leomon, so, um how are you going to keep up with us?"
"By doing what War Greymon and the angels do…"
As soon as he said that, Leomon crossed his arms and set off an outlined aura coating his body. Then, his feet descended off the ground; eventually the brave warrior was levitating up as if there was no gravity around his surroundings. The children and the digimon were astonished, especially Tai. He nearly jumped out of his shoes.
"Whoa… Whoa… Whoa! How did you do that?" Tai asked.
"Leomon? Since when you were able to do that? You're practically off the ground and floating!" Izzy pointed out. "Prodigious!"
"Is this one of the new techniques you've learned?" Tanemon asked curiously.
"I've heard of this one before," Motimon pointed out. "It's called the Bukujutsu, AKA the Levitation technique."
"What! You mean you can actually fly, Leomon!" War Greymon gasped.
"More or less. I can easily travel across the Digital World without resorting to taking rafts or traveling by foot. War Greymon. Knowing you and the angels can fly, you can keep up with me. Only I know the way to Devil's Castle…"
"Yes, even Daimaomon and his henchmen were able to pull off that technique. Tai. Make sure you hold on tight. All right?" War Greymon said as he lifted his partner on his back.
"Don't worry about me. It's TK and Kari I'm more worried for."
"Leomon. Lead the way my friend," Angemon nodded.
"Will do. It's good to see you recover from the fiasco with Devimon."
"It was all thanks to TK. I shall do what I can to retrieve him from those monsters."
"Likewise for Kari," said Angewomon.
"We'll be back you guys. Just stick around here in the meantime," Tai instructed his comrades. "If anymore of Daimaomon's creeps show up, fight as hard as you can and get out quickly."
"We will, Tai," Sora nodded.
"Oh and if Matt shows up… Tell him everything, including the fact that TK was captured. I don't want to have you create a lie to excuse TK's absence. I promise that I'll bring TK and Kari back. I know this is asking for too much…"
"It's ok, Tai. We'll everything up to you and Leomon," Mimi smiled. "We'll do our part."
"You go and show those jerks what you're made of!" Joe gives a thumbs up to the leader.
"Good luck, guys," Izzy commended them.
With that said, Leomon levitated further up and flew off into the distance. He flew out faster than even the fastest air force plane could keep up. However, War Greymon and the angels managed to catch up. Tai hung on tightly while grabbing onto War Greymon's back. His gums flapped about with the strong wind blowing against his face. The Digi-Destined of Courage could only shout out two words when it came to flying out at this speed.
"WHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOA NEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEELLY!"
"Was that really necessary?" War Greymon sighed.
"Well, no, but I wanted to! Man, this is exciting! Your speed has definitely increased since back home."
"It could be all thanks to the medicine Leomon gave us. My power has been replenished and I'm full of new, indescribable energy."
"The same can be said for us," Angewomon replied.
"Yes. Thank you, Leomon. This is just what we needed," Angemon smiled.
"We better hurry and boost our speed."
"And how did we do that?"
"Simple, War Greymon. All you have to do is tap into your inner ki and increase the flow of your aura. It greatly boosts your travel speed ten fold. Watch as I demonstrate."
As soon as he said that, Leomon's body became engulfed by a bright aura. He flew out across the skylines in a matter of moments and disappears off into the distance.
"Oh, is that how? It shouldn't be that difficult," War Greymon stated. "Ready, guys?"
In a matter of moments, War Greymon and the angel pair too powered up their auras. They followed trek of Leomon's direction by following out the trail of ki he left. Once again, Tai cried out the same two words for the whole Digital World to hear.
"YIIIIIIIIIIIIPEEEEEEEEEE KAAAAAAAAAAAAIIIIII YEAAAAAAAAA!"
Outskirts of Server. Devil's Castle. Sector 00666
The infamous Devil's Castle. The structure itself was tall, dark and cryptic. The hard wall exterior was bricked with an ancient background. Around the tower itself was a small row of small domains and abandoned villages. The skies around this castle domain were red-black and lighting struck across the background distance. A pair of bat-like creatures encircled over the area.
Outside the castle domain was the warship belonging to Daimaomon himself. It appeared the passengers had departed the ship to take part inside the castle.
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The interior of the castle was even darker and gothic than the outside. Most of the rooms barely had any light and some with light revealed skeletons lying on the ground. The hallways were long and damp. Laughter was heard echoing from out of a lighten room. Down the hallway, a door opened up to reveal a throne room. Sitting on a throne decorated with skulls, Daimaomon sat peacefully and took a sip from a glass. His lips became quenched with the moisture of red wine.
"Ah, what a grand day, my fellow Devil Clan," Daimaomon announced. "Today, we celebrate the fall of the Digital World under my name!"
"ALL HAIL, DAIMAOMON-SAMA!" the four demons chanted out in unison.
"With the children inheriting the Crests of Hope and Light, I can finally begin my conquest to take the Digital World. But first, we will use the crests to defeat the six remaining Digi-Destined. We've defeated five, captured two and still need to find the one who inherits Friendship."
"He has yet to show up, my lord," Viprismon bowed.
"Understood. We'll worry about that child another day. Onto more pressing matters. Bring out the two brats!"
"As you wish," Mantoidmon chuckled. "WyvernMonzaemon! Lower the cage!"
The bear monster nodded in reply and pressed a red button against the wall next to him. This activated a trap door from out of the ceiling and lowered a small cage down. Inside the cage were the two captives: TK and Kari. The children possessed frightened glares. Without their digimon to protect them, they were nothing more than scared and helpless children. Daimaomon sat up from his throne while setting his gaze towards the children. A twisted smile crossed his demonic face and his fangs were revealed.
"Welcome! Children of Hope and Light! It's so good to finally have you as guests in my royal chambers. You should feel honored."
"You better set us free, you monster!" TK cried out. "Wait till Tai and the others get here!"
"Ha! That's if they can find my kingdom. It will take them a long time before they even reach these farthest regions. By then it will be all but too late for you two."
"What are you planning to do to us!" Kari demanded.
"Ah, but an easy question to answer, my dear child. You see. Your crests possess a far greater power that you can ever imagine. Infinite, pure and holy power. Enough to expel the darkness, but… Once a great dark power like myself can corrupt it, it can be used as a weapon of mass destruction against the forces of good. Your crests are what I need to destroy your comrades and conquer the Digital World!"
"In your dreams! You'll never corrupt our crests!" TK retorted.
"Just watch me, boy. As soon as I take those crests, there will be nothing that will stand in my way. Not even your comrades will save you now."
Having to hear this from the evil warlord caused TK to fall back and start to doubt their chances of escape. Kari kneeled over to the boy and placed a hand over his right shoulder. She soothed him as a mother would nurture a child.
"Don't let him scare you, TK. My brother and our friends will be here. They'll set us free and defeat this monster."
"…But, what about my brother? What about Matt?"
"Oh… How am I supposed to tell him at a time like this? I mean Matt wasn't even there when Daimaomon captured us. Maybe he did run off after that argument he had with my brother."
"Kari, what about Matt? Will he come and rescue us?"
"Oh… I'm sure he will TK. Yeah, my brother probably told him everything that just happened and they could be here anytime. Smooth move. I can't make TK more sad than he is already. I know Matt won't show up. Not after the way he walked out on us. But, my brother will show up. That's a guarantee."
Daimaomon sat up from his throne and steps towards the hanging cage. He grabs it and bangs it against. The frightened children huddle close to one another. Kari held the trembling TK and covered her eyes. The other four demons laughed heartily while enjoying the entertainment provided by their lord.
"Ha! We love it when you toy around with the kiddies, boss!" Slicermon hissed in joyous laughter. "Say, when you take their crests, these two will no longer serve their purpose. May I have the opportunity to slice them up into tiny pieces?"
"No. I'd like to amuse myself by inflicting my own school of punishment on them. Heh, I'm sure they'll enjoy 'The Chamber'."
"Oooo! 'The Chamber'? Man, boss, I wouldn't wish that on anyone, not even two children," Viprismon grimaced for a moment but twisted it into a grin. "I look forward to seeing you inflicting unrelenting threshold on those little brats."
"But not long before I torture their digimon pets! They shall bear witness their own miraculous angels kneeling before me as they refer to me as their new king! Bwha! Ha! Ha!"
With the demons enjoying their boastful moment, the children were still holding onto one another hoping their friends would save them soon. They couldn't handle another minute being captives to a heartless warlord. Just then, the Crest of Light was starting to shine on Kari's neck. She gasped and pulls the necklace holding her tag. The crest was emitting a bright, gorgeous pink aura, which immediately caught the attention of the warlord. Daimaomon set his sights on it and immediately covered himself from the burning light.
"What! What is triggering this light? That is the light from the girl! There has to be a reason for this reaction. Wait! No, that's it! Her friends are on their way over here! That would mean her digimon ally is on her way here with the other children! Damn it! I knew I should have finished them off when I had the chance. There's no use changing the past! There's always other ways to redeem yourself. Time to alert my clan of this issue!"
Spinning around to face his four-man clan, Daimaomon growled deeply and raised a glowing fist. The four demons gulped while feeling the rising power from within their lord. If there was anything that made his blood boil, it was intruders arriving onto his home territory.
"My lord, what is the problem?" asked Mantoidmon.
"It would seem the Digi-Destined have found us! Thanks to that girl's crest glowing, I've realized that means her digimon partner is on her way here with the others. Plus, I can sense their powers. Men, we have to prevent them from rescuing these two brats! Secure the perimeters and do not let them anywhere near my royal chambers!"
"Yes, Daimaomon-sama!"
"Nobody and I mean nobody breaks into my kingdom unannounced! It's time to settle this once and for all!"
Looking down upon her crest, Kari gasped but soon came into realization. She had sent a direct signal towards her digimon partner. Yes, it would only be a matter of time before they would be rescued. TK lifted his head up and wondered.
"Kari, why did your crest glow?"
"They're on their way, TK. I can feel it. My brother and the others are coming. We're going to be saved just like I said we would," she assured the boy.
"That's good to know!"
"Bah! That's what you think you little brats!" Daimaomon hissed in thought. "What are you four waiting for! Go now before I LOSE my patience!"
As soon as they heard Daimaomon screamed out amongst them, the four demons phased out from the royal chambers. They left their lord to remain in his chamber with the two children still confined to their cage. He turns around to glare at them curiously.
"In the meantime, I think I'll amuse myself by scaring the wits out of you two whelps. Heh. Heh," Daimaomon grinned and revealed his vampiric-shaped canines.
Near the Devil Castle territory. Sector 00665
Drawing closer to the dark region, the four digimon had already used up most of their boost energy needed to fly across faster. Leomon and War Greymon were both sensing an enormous amount of ki signals far ahead.
"We're getting closer," Leomon announced to the crew.
"I know. I can sense those monsters from this far distance," nodded War Greymon. "Tai. We're going to have to be extremely careful."
"Ok, then. But be sure to drop me off somewhere while you four take those creeps. I'll go find TK and Kari in the meantime."
"Don't worry. You just leave them with us," Angemon said.
"There it is!" Angewomon pointed out.
"Perfect. We'll land outside the domain. There's no telling whether we'll be running into his henchmen from outside or inside the castle."
Appearing across the far distance was the warlord's dark castle. Tai knew without a shadow of a doubt that the kids were inside. He took out his telescope and peered through to find Daimaomon's men bursting out through the front doors.
"Daimaomon's sending out the welcoming committee," Tai stated. "We've our work cut out for us!"
"Don't worry. This is something we can handle," War Greymon replied. "Ready, Leomon?"
"Of course. I've been inching for a fight this intense for a while. Time to put my training to the test."
"Hang in there, Kari! TK! We're coming!" the goggle head calls out.
Digital World. Wonder Swan Digi-Amusement Park. Sector 12809
Meanwhile, the other four Digi-Destined were already preparing to leave the park. They were already worried for Matt's sudden disappearance. The digimon had fortunately digivolved back to their rookie forms after a few moments to converse their energy.
Sora looks out towards the forest ahead and stops for a moment to look back at the argument between the two boys. She couldn't believe how harshly Matt reacted to Tai and resorted to foul language in front of his own little brother.
"Matt? Just what the heck do you think gave you the right to walk out on us like that? I understand you need time to cool off, but don't you realize your own brother has been taken captive! Just what kind of a big brother are you?"
"Sora? Are we going to be leaving so soon?" Biyomon asked curiously to her partner.
"In a moment. We'll give Matt a few more minutes. If he's not back within half an hour, we'll be leaving."
"Ok, then."
"Half an hour? More like forever. If Matt doesn't come back, then I'll never forgive him for walking out on not just us. He's walked out on TK. That guy is simply too complex for me to understand but I'll get to the bottom of this."
Unbeknownst to Sora and her comrades, a pair of shadows were looking on from beyond the forest. They were equipped with blades and ninja stars. It would appear Daimaomon has left behind a surprise for the Digi-Destined. More Yamisenshi were waiting in the wings to attack them at any given opportunity. The time was set to pick off where the Devil Clan had left off.
Outside the Wonder Swan Digi-Amusement Park. Sector 12810
Sitting by a tree and playing a tune from his harmonica, Matt hunched over to find the two shadowy figures awaiting his decision. It had been only half an hour since he had last spoken. Thoughts were running through the boy's mind, including the possibility of joining an elite force that can guarantee him more power. This could be the opportunity he needed to defeat Tai and become the dominant Digi-Destined. But, could he actually bring himself to betray the others, including his brother TK? How would Kari take it if Matt ended up seriously hurting Tai? Or worse, kill him?
"What can I do? Could I actually bring myself to kill my best friend… No, he's only been there to hold me down. Everyone's holding me down. I'm never given a chance to make my own decision. Tai, I won't let you dictate the choices I make! I won't stand for it!"
Struggling with an inner conflict, Matt sat up and stopped playing tunes on his harmonica. He whirls around to glare at the two shadow figures. The dark one sitting inside the hovercraft chair chuckled deeply.
"So, what have you decided, Yamato?" the dark one asked curiously.
"So, you want me to join your rankings in order to prove myself as the strongest in the digital world?"
"You can do so much more than gain more power, Yamato. You can ultimately become a leader of my forces. You remind me so much of a boy I used to know. His name was Cyrus and he craved nothing more than a chance to join my rankings. In order to prove himself worthy, he murdered his comrades."
"So you want me to kill my friends?"
"So, what do you say?"
"I…"
"I would agree with this proposal," the cloaked figure standing next to being spoke out.
Matt and Gabumon turned around to face an insect digimon clad decorated with fiery-red armor platting. Gabumon stood his ground and protected his friend.
"Don't be alarmed. I am not here to cause you harm," the bipedal insect spoke. "Yamato. I would really consider this proposal."
"But, how can I kill them? They are my friends…"
"But don't you seek complete power for yourself?" the insect asked. "Don't you want to become better than your rival? Hell, my rival died years ago and I've grown much stronger than he ever will be."
"So, you must be that Cyrus guy?"
"That's correct. I once had a human body, but this new digimon body has allowed me to exploit the full depth of my power."
"You sold your own soul for the sake of power? You want me to do the same…"
"So, what do you say, Yamato? Will you kill off Taichi and become the strongest in the Digital World? You have the potential to do many great things," the chaired being spoke.
"Matt? Don't tell me you're going to give in to their needs?" Gabumon said. "You can't! You're the Digi-Destined of Friendship!"
"Yeah, but I've been less of a friend. T.K. doesn't even look at me as a brother after the way I blew everyone off. I have to do this, Gabumon… I won't let Tai overshadow me anymore…"
"So, what's it going to be?"
"I… I…" Matt struggled with his words but managed to give his final answer with slight hesitation. "I agree to your terms, but I will spare everyone else including my brother. I will only execute Tai."
"Excellent. I knew you would agree with our terms, Yamato. Come with me. I shall baptize you to the dark side," the dark one spoke.
"Just think of it as an honor," the insect digimon said.
"I just hope that this is the right choice," Matt thought. "TK, I'm sorry but I have to do this. I will return and defeat you, Tai. Just you wait and see…"
"So, shall we get going, Yamato? My ship awaits our arrival, future commander," the dark one chuckled.
Giving an obedient nod, Yamato walks off with Gabumon accompanying him. The digimon wasn't so sure whether this creature could be trusted, but he knew Matt will now go to any lengths to become better than Tai. This would soon lead to one inevitable showdown that the Digital World will never forget.
"Yes, Yamato. We shall mold you into something that I had once been," the insect thought. "For soon, you shall take my place and aid my lord to spreading his influence throughout the Digital Universe. This Digital World will soon be ours for the taking. One courageous leader gone and another to soon bite the dust."
Outskirts of Server. Devil's Castle. Sector 00666
Finally arriving at the exact coordinates of Devil's Castle, the four digimon landed down to find Daimaomon's henchmen emerging from out of the castle. Each one was wielding swords and whatnot. Leomon, War Greymon and the angels prepared themselves for the upcoming battle. Lined up behind Viprismon were WyvernMonzaemon, Slicermon and Mantoidmon.
"So, you punks ready for a second round. Oh and I see you're brought along a new comrade to join in the fray," Viprismon chuckled. "It really doesn't matter how many new allies you bring, the result shall be the same! You will never hope to get past us. Lord Daimaomon has the children as we speak. It's only a matter of time before he extracts their crests' powers."
This threatening statement caused Angemon and Angewomon's blood to boil. Tai had heard enough and motioned over to War Greymon.
"You guys take care of these jerks, while I rescue TK and Kari," Tai instructed the four.
"Don't worry. This time we've come back better than ever. Plus we have Leomon by our side," War Greymon grunted.
Just then, a powerful aura of pink light radiated from out of the top of the tower. There's no doubt that this light was coming from none other than Kari's crest. This settled it.
"Hang in there, guys! I'm on my way!"
At last, Tai and his comrades have arrived at Devil's Castle, but can they save the kids in time? Daimaomon is moments from extracting the powers out of TK and Kari's crests. His chance of achieving the power to conquer the Digital World is close at hand. Meanwhile, the Yamisenshimon lurk in waiting to pounce upon the remaining four Digi-Destined. And, Matt has made his decision to join the dark creature. Has Matt made the right decision or will it eventually come back to haunt him? The siege at Devil's Castle has now officially begun.
(PREVIEW)
Max: Hi, everyone! The next segment looks to be full of action! War Greymon, Leomon and the angel pair take it to Daimaomon's henchmen. This gives Tai enough time to rush into the castle. Hurry up! TK and Kari are in serious trouble of losing their crests!
Keke: Just when that was bad enough, the remaining Yamisenshimon attack Sora and the others. The digimon get ready to digivolve into ultimate to fend off these dark ninjas! Can they manage to overcome these sneaks? Meanwhile, Matt boards the ship belonging to this dark and sinister individual. What's going to go down from here? Why did Matt choose to join these untrustworthy guys?
Daimaomon: I'm only a few moments from achieving my ultimate goal! The Digital World is mine!
Tai: Over my dead body!
Keke: The next segment of Hope and Light Captured! Daimaomon's Conquest for Power! is entitled…
The Siege at Devil's Castle! Taichi Faces off with Daimaomon!
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Max: Don't miss it!
Three chapters done in one week? Wow, I'm already catching on with this movie fic, eh? Well, looks like this movie is going to come down to two more chapters. Can't believe I'm close to wrapping this one up and moving on with my next movie fic. By the way, the next one shall be entitled Gyrogmon's Invasion. There will be no Digital Fusions in this one, too. Sorry to make that announcement but we're getting close to Digital Fusion my friends. :D
Oh, by the way, did anyone catch the Die Hard reference in this chapter? ;) Bukujutsu is more or less THE flying technique from Dragonball Z. So looks like we're already getting the 'Z Effect', as I like to call it. Only a sign of things to come for the D-Fusion series.
In the meantime, enjoy the old school action! If I can get my homework done this weekend, I'm going to see if I'll work on Chapter 4 of this and get on gear with the next Pharaohmon chapter. Until then, peace!
(Update 4/28/05: Got rid of lyrics)