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, Sithdramon, Mutalior and Burizalor belong to me. Don't not use them without my full permission. So, please ask before you use them!
Hello everyone… Normally I would begin on a happy note, but today I'm rather in a depressive mood.
I'm sad to report that fellow fic author, Mega Anime Pharaohmon series/D-Fusion series contributor, loyal reviewer, big anime fan, and good friend, Youkai Youko, has died as of this past Friday on July 8th in a terrible accident. I found this out Sunday night a few days laterand it struck me hard. She was a great friend, helped contribute ideas and allowed me to use such wonderful characters as Inumon, Himura, Yui, Athenamon, Basilikmon, Nemesis, etc. Now, she is gone but she is in a much better place.
If you will, send your condolences to her, her family and Belletiger. Belletiger, another contributor to this series, is Youko's cousin. From now on, she will help me continue on through this series and the upcoming sequel. Thanks again, Belle. I appreciate it and Youko would be very grateful if we continue this story. She would want every one of us to see this story end on a good note.
You always have a special place in my heart, Youko. Thank you for the memories.
I apologize for not getting the fourth act to you as soon as possible. I've secretly been at work on finishing up the next three epic chapters of my Pharaohmon series. Hopefully, those will make up for my absence for those who read that series.
Dragonball Z Un-cut is looking good on US Cartoon Network now. We're already getting close to the epic Goku vs. Vegeta battle, which takes place I assume next week. This week belongs to Nappa.
Sadly, it looks like Naruto will be Y-7 instead of TV-PG, but there's always a good chance for a couple TV-PG episodes down the road. Nonetheless, I'm very confident this show will get a much better treatment than 4Kids have given One Piece
In other news, Fullmetal Alchemist will premiere new episodes starting sometime in August on Adult Swim. I'm looking forward to that.
I really wish I didn't abandon this fic, but I have NOT lost interest in this particular movie. I want to get this done, too. So, without further delay, let's get on with the program and on with the fic! Enjoy!
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Tai and Sora Share Their First Moment Together! Sithdramon's Aim: A Nuclear Disaster!
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Within Primary Forest Region/Sector 197-50
It had been several minutes since Tai, Kari, Gatomon and War Greymon had gotten away from the squadron of Mutalior. The villains were still on their search patrol for the two Digi-Destined, especially the one inheriting courage. Sometimes, even Tai wondered why he had to be the one to become the legendary warrior to rid the Digital World of darkness. Now, villains from across the Digital Universe were out gunning for him.
Letting out a sigh of relief, Tai kneeled down against the cavern wall and kicked a rock away from him. Kari was sitting on the other corner with Gatomon in her lap. The digital kitty purred from every stroke her partner was giving her. It soothed and relaxed Gatomon enough for Kari to fall asleep comfortably. However, she couldn't let herself fall asleep with Mutalior's team out on search patrol.
War Greymon was lying on the ground away from the children with his back badly burned from Mutalior's Death Beam. The mega digimon was even lucky to be alive, since any normal mega-level digimon would have been killed, but, not Tai's partner. His will alone was enough to sustain his life and keep him going to protect his loved ones.
"Tai… Is War Greymon going to be all right?" Kari asked her brother with worry. "He did take that shot to the back and…"
"Don't say stuff like that, Kari. War Greymon's going to make it. He just needs time to recuperate and we can go out to find some healing herbs. You said Gatomon knows about some herbs that heals bad injuries."
"Yeah, but those guys are going to demolish the whole forest if we don't do something quick," Kari sighed. "Then, there won't be any herbs to collect."
"Then, we'll just have to go to another forest and hope there is some healing herbs there, too," Tai stated as he got up. "Those guys can't find us as long as he remains hidden."
"But, they have scouters, too, Tai."
"Well, you sure are one to give support, Kari," Tai snorted as he stood at the cave's entrance.
"I'm only telling how it is, Tai. There's nothing we can do now with War Greymon badly hurt. You two can't do a digital fusion if one of you is badly hurt."
"But, that guy… He said he was Burizalor's father. If he's anything like his bastard son, he'll find no excuse to want to destroy the Digital World. I have to do everything I can to stop him once I find War Greymon those healing herbs!"
"Tai…"
"Kari, I want you to stay here with Gatomon and don't leave until I get back!" Tai instructed his little sister.
Before Tai had a chance to move out of cave, a hand grabbed him by his arm. Tai stopped and turned to find Kari holding onto him. He did not know what to make of this but he knew he couldn't leave his sister behind with maniacs hunting for them. He would rather die than see his own sibling becoming another warranted kill for space thugs.
"Tai… You don't always have to do everything on your own. Listen, you're not alone in this. I'm here with you to help you out in any way possible. We've been separated for months and today I was thrilled to be with you, big brother."
"Hikari, I…"
"Please, don't say another word, Tai. Let's go find that healing herb together," Kari whispered. "We're together on this. Right, Gatomon?"
Emerging out of the cave and yawning, Gatomon nodded her head, "That's right. You may not want to admit it, Tai, but Kari has become more independent while you've been gone. I think you should for one be proud of her."
"Is this true, Kari?"
"I cook my own breakfast; even I sometimes screw up on making pancakes. They get burnt," Kari giggled as she thumped herself on her head.
"Oh, you're still having trouble making pancakes?" Tai rolled his eyes and smiled. "Wait until I come back full time. I'll teach you how to make omelets."
"I'm looking forward to seeing you teach me how to cook," Kari took her brother's hand.
Tai smiled down at his sister, who has now slowly been evolving into a more independent individual. Though, there is still a whole lot for Kari to learn as her life progresses onward. Tai would be there to help correct her mistakes and lead her down the right path in life.
Just then, as the Kamiya siblings moved ahead, they stopped to hear the cries of familiar voices. It belonged to children their age. Yes, Tai and Kari were familiar with these voices and raced across the landscape to become greeted by their fellow Digi-Destined. Sora, TK, Izzy and Mimi were seen racing from across the distance with their digimon partners tagging along.
"Tai! Kari! We're so glad you two are all right!" Sora called out to her friends.
"Sora! Ha, I knew you, Izzy and TK would find us!" Tai laughed as he ran towards his friends.
"Thank goodness you're safe, Kari!" TK jumped across and hugged Kari tightly.
"Well, I did have Gatomon and War Greymon with me," Kari returned a hug to the boy. "But, War Greymon is badly hurt. We have to get him some healing herbs."
"Healing herbs…? This place is a mess!" Mimi looked around the landscape. "We're not going to find any healing herbs here. That's for sure."
"Mimi has a point. We're going to have to relocate to another area," Izzy nodded in agreement.
"I know just the place. It's into the forest where he had just left," Tentomon spoke up.
"Um, good idea and then we can get captured," Palmon reminded Tentomon. "You even said those guys were going to be flying across on patrol with their scouters. If they track us, we're goners!"
"D'oh! I can't believe I forgot all about those blasted things!" Tentomon realized what he had just said. "You're right about the scouters, but we can be very quiet."
"You mean quiet like mice?" Patamon asked the insect digimon.
"It's fine. We can stay in this cave," Izzy pointed towards the cavern. "Besides, we couldn't exactly move War Greymon in his condition. I think it all comes down to me contacting Joe."
"But, I thought he was still taking an exam right now," Sora asked curiously. "We shouldn't have to interrupt him…"
"With all of our lives at stake here!" Tentomon exclaimed out.
"I'm sorry our reunion had to turn out to be one big disaster," Tai apologized to his friends. "I know you guys wanted to come down to see me and it's great, but I'm putting you all in danger again."
"Tai, don't blame yourself. We were all thrilled when Azulongmon informed us you were coming back for a whole day," Izzy approached his best friend and pat his shoulder. "Besides, everything hasn't been the same without you, pal."
"Soccer's been getting boring without you," Sora said. "The new season is getting set to start. Without you, the team could end up breaking apart. You always manage to keep everything pieced together when you lead the team."
"I must be missing out on a lot, you guys. I only wish I could have gone back with you after Azulongmon and the Holy Beasts saved me from that imploding dimension. I mean… I thought everything would be just fine after the whole Burizalor mess."
"Well, it's going to get dark pretty soon, guys. I suggest we get back to the cave just in case those creeps come back here to patrol," Gatomon suggested to everyone.
"Gatomon's right, Tai. We'll talk about this more in the cave," Sora led Tai directly towards the cave. "I can tell you everything over the last eight months or so."
"This should give me enough time to contact Joe. He should be finished with this exam by now," Izzy stated. "We can have him bring medicine from the real world to help War Greymon with his injuries."
"Later, if things go well, you and I could go fetch some healing herbs, Mimi," Palmon said to her partner. "Trust me. Since I'm a plant myself, I know what's useful to make out of medicine."
"Yeah, that's a good idea," Mimi agreed.
With that said the Digi-Destined agreed to take refuge in the cavern and settle while Mutalior's team is no longer close within the area. This would give Izzy time to contact Joe and hopefully Matt. Plus, this allows the other Digi-Destined to fill in on everything that has taken place for the last eight months or so to Tai. He was anxious to know how they and their families have been. If everything goes well without any trouble in the horizon, Mimi and Palmon would go out into the forest to find some healing herbs.
"You guys are going to have to fill me in on everything," Tai informed everyone.
"Tai, if you don't mind, I'd like to speak with you. I need to tell you something in private," Sora said to her best friend.
"Sure, Sora, you can tell me. Whatever you need to tell me, I'll all ears," Tai smiled to the red-haired tomboy.
"Gee, I wonder what they're going to talk about?" TK whispered to Kari.
The young Kamiya simply shrugged her shoulders, "I'm not sure either. Maybe Sora needs to get some things off her chest?"
Mimi took notice of the childrens' naivety and giggled to herself. Mimi knew the 'talk' wasn't going to be anything romantic of the sort, but she had a feeling the two will end up expressing their feelings to one another. Most likely not through a kiss, but a hug at the most.
"Isn't this sweet," Mimi said in thought. "But I have to wonder what Sora is going to tell Tai. They've been friends longer than I've known either of them. Sora has never shown interest in any boys her age, but she always had a thing for Tai. Well, there's still a whole of things I still have to understand when it comes to love."
"Um, Mimi? Are you all right?" Palmon tilted her head to one side and wondered what was operating in her partner's unpredictable mind. "Digiworld to Mimi, hello!"
"Huh? Oh, sorry about that, Palmon," Mimi returned back to reality. "What's wrong?"
"Nothing but you were zoned out there for a minute. I was going to say that everyone else was inside the cave," the plant digimon pointed towards the occupied cavern.
"Oh! Hey, why didn't you guys tell me you were going inside!" Mimi exclaimed as she raced towards the cave.
"Wait for me!" Palmon called out and kept pace with her human partner.
As Palmon and Mimi entered the cavern, they found the team already becoming occupied and settling inside. Izzy was working on his laptop and attempting to contact Joe through his Digivice. Tentomon sat beside Izzy to guide the whiz child through the digital map to locate the whereabouts of Mutalior's men and further analyze their use of scouter devices. Kari, TK, Patmaon and Gatomon were having a conversation amongst themselves. Tai was kneeling beside War Greymon, who was resting at the moment. Sora stood beside Tai with Biyomon resting at a corner.
"C'mon, Tai, let's go and talk," Sora helped Tai to his feet.
"Sure," the goggle boy nodded in reply.
The two walked down further into the cavern to reach the other side. This led them towards the outside where a lush forest and a beautiful natural water fountain stood. Tai and Sora were astonished by this gorgeous site. They never would have thought that they would see a fountain structure of this sort outside a cavern.
"It's so beautiful," Sora smiled as she kneeled over to touch the water.
"You might not want to do that. The Holy Beasts would always tell me that certain sections of nature should be left untainted by human or outside hands. It'd be a waste to taint pure water," Tai stopped her as his hand touched hers.
The redhead couldn't believe what she had just heard from her friend. Has he truly grown and matured since becoming Omega X? One has to wonder if this was the side effects after having been exposed to merging with Agumon and becoming the legendary warrior.
"Tai… You've grown up since the last time we meet. Normally, you wouldn't even say stuff like that," Sora sat up and felt warm being touched by Tai's hands.
"Heh, well… Being given lectures from four elders can really do that to a guy, even me," Tai chuckled while rubbing the back of his head. "I guess I've matured but I just haven't noticed yet. Only you brought that up."
"I guess you're right, but you just seem so mature and understanding of the environment around you."
Sitting down near the fountain, Tai laid back with his arms behind his head. The redhead sat next to him with a warm smile across her face. She was very much glad to be around Tai after having been separated from her best friend for the last eight months. There was no one else she would look to when expressing her feelings, with the exception of her mother and Biyomon.
"So, what is it you need to tell me, Sora?" Tai asked his longtime friend curiously. "How's your relationship with your mom so far?"
"We've been getting closer since we had our adventure in the Digital World. Biyomon was a real helping hand in getting myself and my mother closer. I guess you could say I'm happier now than I was before we left the Digital World. Now, we see eye to eye and even spend more time together."
"That's good to know, Sora. I'm glad everything is working out well between you and your mom," Tai smiled as he looked towards Sora. "And Biyomon? She looks well."
"She's a welcome addition to the family. Though, I still have some problems with my dad. You see, I haven't seen him often because of his work in Kyoto."
"Oh, what does he work at?"
"He's a university professor at Kyoto University," Sora replied to the goggle head as venom was slightly heard from her voice in spite. "I'm still upset he hasn't seen me and mom often. He does write to us, but to me… That's not enough. I just wish he could see us from time to time."
"He must sound like a busy guy, Sora."
"But, he could have at least visited us and checked on how I was doing," Sora clenched her fists.
"But you have to understand that he's working to support you and your mother," Tai reminded Sora but then realized a few tears dripping down from Sora's eyes. "Sora…? What's wrong? There's something you're not telling me. Why don't you just go ahead and say it?"
"…"
There was silence from the girl until Tai gently grabbed her hand and calmly soothed it. The redhead looked directly into Tai's eyes and somehow knew he would understand the problems she was going through. After all, she did tell him about her problems with the Crest of Love. She could depend on him.
"It's okay, Sora. Go, ahead. I'm all ears. You don't have to hide your problems anymore. I'm here. I know I haven't been around for the last eight months, but the least you could do is tell me."
Sora was hesitant but she no longer restrained herself from speaking to her dear friend.
"Okay, Tai… Are ready for what I have to say?"
"You know I am. Just speak now or forever hold your peace, Sora."
"All right… You see…"
The goggle head nodded and waited for Sora to speak what she had stored in her mind. This was her chance to tell him about her life for the past eight months. It was obvious something had occurred that Sora did not want to tell Tai. She finally spoke out and revealed her persisting problems since Tai's disappearance in the Digital World.
"You know our friend Karin Osaka?" Sora reminded Tai as if they had known this girl.
"From our P.E. class and soccer team? Our friend, Karin?"
"Yes… Just a month ago, she died in a car accident when she was leaving from Okinawa visiting family. Her parents' car had turned away when a pile of rocks came rolling off a side mountain. As they turned, they slammed hard against one of those metal guardrails on the road. One of the rocks came tumbling across and it smashed towards the end of the car right where Karin was sitting at. Her parents only received concussions, but Karin died from the rock crushing the end of the car. She died… from right there."
As soon as she said this, Sora pressed herself against Tai and poured her eyes out with tears. This Karin girl appeared to be a very close friend since they also played on the same co-ed soccer team. Tai couldn't believe this news and held Sora tightly while patting her back gently.
"I can't believe what I'm hearing… Karin? Our sweet little Karin? She's gone and to think I never came back to see her. She would have been thrilled to see me again. The last time I ever talked to her was several days before leaving summer camp. I remember telling us that she would be leaving to Germany for vacation. Everything just happens so fast… Sora, I'm sorry… I really am."
"What are you sorry for?"
"I wish I could have been there to attend her funeral. I wanted to give my final respects to her. If only I hadn't stayed in training with Azulongmon!" Tai slammed his fists down on the ledge he was sitting on.
"There was nothing you could have done, Tai. You didn't know and it was a shock to all of us," Sora reminded him. "Besides, you always have the chance to give her your prayers."
"I… I… You're right, Sora. I didn't know why I overreacted there for a second," Tai nodded as he wiped the tears from his forehead.
The goggle head pictured a shorter girl than Sora. Her hair was shoulder-length, brown and wavy. The color of her eyes were heavenly blue with delicate white skin and the cutest, most innocent smile a girl her age could put on. Everywhere she went, she brought smiles and warmth to people's hearts, at least those she was friends with. She also was known for her great soccer skills, which surprised many people. Nobody would have thought a cute, girly girl would end up as one of the district's greatest junior soccer players. It was her that taught Sora what there was to know about the game. This was the full description of Karin Osaka. As opposed to Sora's tomboyish lifestyle, Karin was a 'girly girl' but not as much as when compared to Mimi.
However, despite these great attributes, she had grown up living on the streets with her family and no friends to play with. Before her father became a great success in a toy company, Karin grew up on the streets and developed a liking for soccer. Without soccer, she wouldn't have gained any friends to play with. She could easily win over many new friends with her mad soccer skills, but it wasn't until elementary when she became truly happy. That is where she met Tai and Sora. It was through Karin that Tai and Sora became truly interested in soccer, especially Tai. Besides Tai, Karin became one of Sora's true friends. It was Karin who taught Sora what there was know about soccer and trained her through the use of well thought strategies. On their tenth birthdays, Sora and Karin went to Mt. Fuji with their families. They took numerous pictures together, including one beautiful picture of them standing out across from Mt. Fuji standing at the distance.
It was then that Sora pulled out this same picture and showed it to Tai. The goggle boy remembered this picture and always smiled when he saw the warm smiles on their faces. Sora truly had a place in her heart for Karin Osaka. Karin was also a very welcome addition to the Kamiya household. Even Kari loved her. The girl was like another sister he never had. He noticed Sora covering her face and pouring out tears. Tai placed an arm around Sora and hugged her to soothe her pain. It was their greatest loss, but Karin would always have a special place in their hearts. Tai felt truly guilty for never returning.
"She'll always have a place in our hearts, Sora. Don't you forget that," Tai pat Sora on the back softly. "I wish I could have been there, but I will give her a prayer, Sora. Just make sure that you're going to continue playing soccer for another season to honor her good name."
"I've already discussed it with my mother. I'll be playing soccer for a final season to honor Karin. She agreed with me and would allow me to play this final season before I start working at the flower shop with her."
"That's great, Sora. I'm so glad. I just wish I could be there."
"Don't worry, because I know you'll be cheering me on from the Digital World," Sora wiped her tears away.
"Just make sure and win if you're going to honor her, Sora."
"You seem to forget what Karin would always tell us. In the game of soccer, it isn't about a win or loss. It's about giving it your all and having fun. She never cared losses or wins."
"Even though, we three were always the ones carrying the whole soccer team," Tai looked back at the memories.
"Yeah…"
Before they realized it, their hands were firmly grasped around one another. Tai and Sora looked down as they felt each other's warm hands. They immediately pushed away and blushed slightly across their faces. Sora couldn't help but giggle quietly. Turning around, Tai looked directly into Sora's eyes. It was because through Karin that they ended up as best friends. Now, the setting seemed to be right. The mood was calm and peaceful. The Digi-Destined of Courage and Love leaned closer to one another. Their eyes met directly with one another. They pressed closer and closer. Until…
Tai and Sora bumped heads against one another. They winced in pain and held their throbbing heads. Rather than yell at one another, they shared a laugh.
"Wow, Tai! You sure do have a hard head!" Sora held her throbbing head and laughed.
"And that helmet of yours nearly gave me a concussion!" Tai yelled in a playful manner.
As the two shared a heartfelt laugh, Izzy came walking through the cavern exit and cleared his throat. The two friends turned to notice Izzy standing out and pointing back to the caverns.
"I have wonderful news, guys. Joe and Gomamon will be here soon with the healing herbs. They'll be coming out of the TV screens we passed through earlier," Izzy informed the duo. "Also, there's also something you guys have got to see! I just realized what one or our enemies are planning!"
"What!" Tai exclaimed as he jumped off the ground. "It's good Joe and Gomamon are coming, but what are Mutalior's punks planning?"
"You won't believe it when I show you, two! Let's go!" Izzy cried out as he led them into the caverns.
"We have to check this out for ourselves, Sora. Let's go," Tai said to the redhead.
"Right!" Sora agreed with a nod.
With that said the Digi-Destined of Courage and Love followed the Child of Knowledge through the caverns to check out the events occurring through the whiz boy's lap top monitor. The other Digi-Destined and their digimon gathered around together. All eyes were on the monitor with an image of Sithdramon levitating at the center of what appeared to be a white room with computer coding floating across the space. However, the deadly warrior wasn't alone. Mutalior was there with him with arms crossed.
As Tai got a look across the monitor, he gasped out when he caught glimpses of Mutalior and Sithdramon. War Greymon overheard the boy's gasp and slowly moved his head across.
"What… What is it, Tai? Is it him…?" War Greymon asked curiously while attempting to ignore the pain.
"It's Mutalior, War Greymon. He and Sithdramon are in some place. What is that place, Izzy?"
"It appears they have managed to enter the gateway between the Digital World and the data dimension. This is the link from the Internet itself into the Digital World. I suppose using their technology and knowledge, they created a portal to enter this little dimension."
"Another dimension? Just what are they planning…?" Tai asked Izzy.
"I don't know, but I'm going to turn up the radio voice frequency so we'll know what they're discussing about," Izzy stated as he activated the voice radio through his laptop. "All right, here we go, guys."
"I wonder what those jerks are planning," TK wondered as his eyes met the screen monitor.
"When War Greymon gets better, we'll stop them!" Kari assured the boy.
"Have you been able to contact, Matt?" Sora asked Izzy.
"Not a word. He seems he won't even answer his digivice," Izzy let out a sigh.
"He'll be here! I just know he will!" TK reminded everyone. "He won't just abandon this chance, especially with Tai back for a whole day!"
"I believe you, TK," Tai nodded. "He'll get here when we least expect it."
Just then, the voice frequency was overheard from the computer. The voices of Mutalior and Sithdramon were overheard through the radio frequency.
"… So are you ready to carry out the viral spread, Sithdramon? We want to make sure to infect the human world's top military bases and launch out their nuclear missiles. I'll make sure every human dies in exchange for my son's demise."
"Yes, Lord Mutalior. It shall be done. The humans won't know what hit them in the end. We shall avenge Lord Burizalor!"
"And then eliminate those wretched Digi-Destined children!"
Upon hearing this, the Digi-Destined were shocked and horrified beyond belief. Their world was in grave danger with Sithdramon plotting to spread a viral infection through the Internet and penetrate through the military technological defenses by attempting to launch a nuclear warfare across the planet. The result will truly be catastrophic and result in a world war amongst other countries. The children couldn't bear to stand this horrific thought especially since what happened in 1945 in their home country.
"What! They're planning to take control of military controls and launch missiles across other countries!" Tai exclaimed as rage kicked in.
"This is horrible," Mimi gasped in horror. "Our home town is in danger!"
"If we don't stop this soon, Tokyo is going to get turned into the world's biggest parking lot!" Sora shouted.
"Tai! We have to find those monsters before it's too late!" Kari tugged on her brother's shirt.
"Yeah, but War Greymon is still out of it," Tai looked over to his still injured digimon partner.
"Don't worry about it, Tai. Joe and Gomamon will get here soon with the medicine. I gave him the exact coordinates of where to meet us," Izzy reassured the leader. "First, I'll have to get into contact with him again and ask him about his current whereabouts."
"Hopefully, he and at least Matt can get here soon. I have a feeling things are only going to get ugly," Mimi sadly sighed. "I really thought all of this would come to an end with Burizalor."
"There's always even meaner jerks out there in the Digital Universe I'm afraid," Palmon replied. "I hate to say it, but hiding is the only option we have for now."
"Yes, without War Greymon, we couldn't hope to compete with those guys," Tentomon replied. "Unless Patamon and Gatomon digivolve into their ultimate forms…"
"But they have strength of numbers and there's no telling when Mutalior will spring up to sneak attack you when your backs are turned," Tai stated. "These guys aren't going to be playing by the rules. They seek only for kills for cheap thrills! If that bastard thinks he can have Sithdramon force the military to launch their missiles, then he's going to have to deal with me!"
"Tai, think about what you're saying! You don't mean to throw yourself out there and let them slaughter you?" Sora exclaimed. "We wait until Joe and Gomamon get here with medicine."
"Hurry, Joe. We're all counting on you getting here!" Tai thought as he clenched his fists tightly. "Matt, you're brother is really expecting you to show up, but are you even going to? Plus, there's still Leomon. We're really in a tight spot. Now, our own home country and planet are at stake. Mutalior, you've made this personal! I'll make sure I finish you like I did to your bastard son! Count on it!"
With emotions running high, the Digi-Destined were frantic over the startling revelation of Mutalior's secret plans. Their own home country was not only at risk of becoming a nuclear haven but many other hot spots across the earth. If this was not considered an act of psychological warfare to draw out the Digi-Destined of Courage, then who know how low Mutalior could have stooped to get what he desired.
Data World/Unknown Sector
The entire data universe was white with streaks of data coding and numbers swarming around. There were numerous doorways leading to many sections of the Digital World, but the largest doorway lead through the Internet streamline. Two ominous figures were seen orchestrating a scheme to spread a virus of titanic proportions to be delivered through the Internet streamline and infect every secret military database. In turn, the virus will infect the missile defense systems and launch nearly every missile from out of the United States and into every section of the globe.
Sithdramon was levitating at the center of the data world with arms stretched out. Streams of black liquid seeped from out of his body and consumed every corner of the world. Data was becoming infected and streaming across through the Internet streamlines. The dark dragon warrior opened his eyes as he faced the Internet streamline.
"The process is underway, Lord Mutalior. In no time, those pathetic humans will be destroyed by their own weapons of mass destruction. Kind of ironic it will be mankind's own doing, my lord?"
"Indeed and we're the ones who've helped to orchestrate the demise of the human race. This is what the Digi-Destined of Courage had coming to him. For taking my son's life, I will take away his precious home planet. I could have just gone to earth and blown it up myself, but I find this much more amusing. The screams and anguish of the humans torched by their own nuclear weapons were the images Mutalior visualized in his sadistic mind. Armageddon is at hand, Sithdramon, and we're the creditors to mankind's demise. Let's savor every last moment of this."
"Yes, my lord…"
Sithdramon continued through the viral transfer process by flooding the streamline with his virus. The dark lord watched on with careful eye. It would only be a matter of time before he plunges the earth into chaos with this plan. However, another side of mine was anxious for Tai and War Greymon to show up. He craved nothing more than to kill the slayers of his son. Anxiety was one word to describe the mindset of Mutalior at this moment.
"I know you're out there, Child of Courage. Present yourself to me and let us finish our skirmish. You can't hide from me any longer."
Mutalior hatches his plan to have Sithdramon infect the world's military data networks and launch nuclear missiles towards every corner of the earth. If they succeed, Earth will become a wasteland. Can Joe and Gomamon arrive in time with the medicine for War Greymon? Matt had yet to answer the call. Time is of essence for the Digi-Destined. If they can't hope to stop Mutalior now, what's to stop them from the warlord from locating them?
(PREVIEW)
Max: Hey, guys! It's me, Max Kamiya, to give you the preview for act five! The action will finally heat up as Joe and Gomamon finally arrive with the medicine.
Keke: Not just that, but Matt, Metal Garurumon and Leomon have all arrived in time to ward off Mutalior's men!
Max: It's now become a battle front with the two sides! War Greymon, I just hope that medicine can treat you! Sithdramon's virus is rapidly spreading throughout the network and those missiles are close to getting launched!
Keke: Things will get even uglier when Mutalior himself enters the fray! The next segment is entitled…
The Race to Stop the Nuclear Disaster! Leomon and Metal Garurumon Return to Combat!
Max: Don't miss it!
That wraps up Act four and I apologize for the long wait. I've been secretly at work on three massive chapters for my Pharaohmon Arc. Those chapters should be up. I've been desperate to finish up that series by mid-September. The next act for this story will be up shortly by Thursday late-night or Friday afternoon at the latest.
Plus, I've been playing Devil May Cry 3. That's another reason this story is overdue. Sorry, but it is a bad-ass game:D I once again apologize.
That wraps up my excuses. On with the next act! Plenty of action in act five! Until then, peace!