Kanius: Hi, again! There was no way I was going to leave you guys out with yet another cliffhanger. You don't deserve no frickin' cliffhanger! Just as we thought our heroes had everything under control, we now get to see Pharaohmon show what he is truly made of in this chapter. The true form of Pharaohmon shall finally be veiled through this installment. You don't want to miss out on this!
Coral: No kidding. Let's first give credit where credit is due. Inumon, Himura and Yui rightfully belong to Youkai Youko. War/Metaldevidramon is a character created by Ninetalesuk.
Kanius: Pharaomon, Dimitro, Lance and Felinismon are characters created by yours truly. Now, without further ado, let's get on with the action right away! Sit back and enjoy the chapter!
The Dark Lord vs. The Goddess of Fire! The Dark One Prevails…
Shibuya Park
Eternal Sailor Mars headed out through the forests in hopes of finding Lance. The teen had managed to scurry off after she immediately drew her sword to battle. She left Pluto and Saturn to tend to her fallen friends. Their powers were absorbed by Lance, which resulted in a bizarre transformation. Pharaohmon was close to successfully releasing his dark soul from out of the teen's body.
Sailor Mars stopped to search her surroundings. She closed her eyes to sense out the whereabouts of her enemy. Suddenly, there was a quick vibration erupting from underneath the ground. The fire senshi leaps away to the side as a hand emerged from out of the ground.
"There you are, coward! Come on out and face me if you have any guts!"
With that said, Sailor Mars slammed her sword through the ground and forced Lance to emerge. The teen was now half repulsive with demonic features. His wings allowed him to fly through in the air and dodge a sword swipe from the fire senshi.
"You won't get away from me, Pharaohmon! I'll find you!"
Sailor Mars runs through the dark thickets as she set her sights focused on the enemy. She hacks her way through the brushes recklessly. The darkness was a perfect setting for Pharaohmon to hide away and ambush the sailor senshi.
"Oh, Rei. Rei. Rei. Do your friends really matter that much to you? I kind of figured you would have pushed them to the side in favor of becoming a lone wolf."
"You don't know the meaning of friendship. I would never turn my back on them."
"You mean Makoto and Minako? They purposely allowed me to take their brooches. I think they felt it was time to retire from this hero nonsense and move on with normal lives. Wouldn't you ask for the same desire? Don't you wish to be free of these hero privileges and become a normal girl?"
"Be silent! You shouldn't even mention their names! I have a duty to carry out, Pharaohmon. You see I'm the sailor senshi of fire. In other words, I represent the God of Fire. In my case, I'm the Goddess of Fire. You represent all that is evil. It is my duty to extinguish your presence! Now get out here and prepare to be chastised!"
"What? You're serious about this, Rei? You must be that desperate of dying."
"I will not die, Pharaohmon. I promise to take care of you myself. By ensuring your demise, my younger sister will be same from your grasp."
"I see you haven't forgotten your sister, Rei."
"Why do you propose that I forget my own flesh and blood?"
"It's a shame. You'll never even get a chance to see her or gain the privilege to hug her."
"Silence! I've heard enough from you, monster! Get out here now! I'm growing tired of your mind games!"
"You want me? So be it. Prepare to be for eternal torment!"
As soon as the dark voice finished, Sailor Mars wielded her sword and prepared herself for an ambush by her adversary. She quickly turns and finds a hand lashing out at her. She takes her sword and slices the hand in half. The severed hand stump flows with blood, but quickly regenerates a new hand. The senshi was taken back by this and nearly regurgitated.
Distracted by the disgusting image, Lance/Pharaohmon flies out from the shadows and rams himself into Sailor Mars' back. She cries out, but immediately rolls away. She takes her sword and jams it right into Lance's right leg. The teen cries out while holding his injured leg. Sailor Mars leaps up and delivers a swift kick to her opponent's head. Lance is sent skidding across the mounted dirt.
"You see? It was a mistake to underestimate me, Pharaohmon. I'm not just all beauty. I'm a deadly beauty."
"Heh. Heh. I can see that, but it's a mistake to let your enemy recover. I'm already down and injured. Why don't you strike me now and get it over with?"
"No. I want to punish you before I end your miserable life."
"Funny… That's exactly what I was planning to do to you. How scary for us to think so similar. Don't you agree?"
This quickly brought a grin on Sailor Mars' face. She nods in agreement with the devious sorcerer.
"For once you're right, Pharaohmon. We do think similar at times. But this will be the last time we EVER think alike!"
The senshi clenched her fists together tightly and slams them down at the tip of her sword's handle. The sword was jammed down further through Pharaohmon's flesh. Not to mention that his screams echoed throughout the dark forests.
The Outer Senshi picked up on the screams coming from the dark forests. However, their job was to help Makoto and Minako to recover from their injuries. Pluto stands up from the ground and heads out to the forest.
"Pluto!"
"You stay here and help these two recover. I'll be assisting Sailor Mars. Make sure that nothing happens to those two. There maybe ways to restore their powers back eventually."
"Be careful, Pluto!"
"I can assure you that I'll be fine. Mars cannot afford letting that monster absorb her power. If he succeeds by stealing her brooch, then the real Pharaohmon will be released. We'll be dealing with a powerful evil that may rival Galaxia's if we are not careful."
"Rival even Galaxia?"
"Perhaps. The visions of the future are telling me that Pharaohmon will finally emerge from the vessel he currently possesses. It's up to us to prevent that from happening."
"You don't trust Mars' judgment?"
"Her mind is currently clouded by vengeance and anger. Pharaohmon will exploit those and use them against Mars' disadvantage. This is way I must be there to protect and guide her against this monster. He will attempt any form of mind game to overwhelm and breakdown her concentration."
"Then, you must hurry. There's no time to waste."
Sailor Pluto gives Saturn an assuring nod and runs off into the forests. She follows out on the screams, which echoed through the brushes. Her time rod allowed her to pick up the whereabouts of Sailor Mars. Within seconds, she was able to find her current location.
"I've found you, Mars. Don't let him get away! We must insure that you and your power brooch remain intact. If you're not careful, Pharaohmon might spring a trap on you. I just hope I'm not too late."
With Sailor Pluto fleeing through the forests, another figure was looking on and following the older female. Loweemon blended in with the darkness and picked up on Mars' exact location.
"Just lead the way, Pluto. Eventually, we will find what we are looking for! Time to switch out into my swifter, beast form. Execute! Slide Evolution! KaiserLeomon!"
The newly evolved dark beast springs forth through the thick brush to pick up on Pluto's scent.
"I just hope Takuya and the others were able to find Mars' sister already. We could use their help right about now!"
KaiserLeomon boosted his speed, which allowed him to gain more footing ground along the long pathway through the forests. This would ensure that he makes it over to the spot where Sailor Mars was doing battle with Lance/Pharaohmon. He had to get there before or least at the same time Sailor Pluto arrives at the scene. One of them had to be there to prevent Lance from stealing Mar's power brooch.
Shinjuku Metropolitan Area. 6:15 P.M.
Just a few minutes after their departure from the struggle with Wardevidramon, The Tamers followed Himura and Inumon. They were looking for Himura's younger sister, Yui, and wondered about her recent whereabouts. She had left the park after Wardevidramon fled. It was obvious that she went back to check on Shadow Garurumon. Himura quickly realized why his sister had left.
"I get it! I know why she left!" Himura said.
"Why Himura? Do you have a guess of where she could be?" Takato asked.
"Yeah. She left to find that Shadow Garurumon. It was another one of Pharaohmon's henchmen."
"Are you kidding us?! She went back to help an ally of Pharaohmon?! Himura! She could be in grave danger!" Henry implied.
"I know that, but where could she be?" Himura wondered. "Damn! Who knows what that monster could have done to her! What if she was kidnapped?!"
"Don't worry, Himura. I'm sure she'll be fine," Guilmon said.
"What makes you think so?! You guys weren't there when Inumon and I were handling him! What makes you so sure?"
"Himura. Calm down. Remember I'm familiar with her scent," Inumon said. "Renamon. You can pick up on Yui's scent, right? You should have keen senses like I do."
"Yes, I can pick up her scent. She's close. If we move out soon, then we can find them. Wait, I'm also picking up a scent of a digimon."
"What did you say a digimon?!" Rika asked. "It's got to be that Shadow Garurumon without a doubt."
"If that's the case, then we better move out now!" Takato said. "Guilmon. You go with Inumon and Renamon! You, too, have a strong sense of smell."
"Okie dokie! Just follow along with us! Renamon. Inumon. Let's move out."
"Hey, you know where Beelzebumon went?" Takato asked.
"He probably went ahead. He'll take care of himself," replied Rika.
The two nodded in agreement with the reptile and followed along with him. Terriermon tried to pick up on Yui's scent, but then his face turned green. The dog-rabbit gagged and coughed out from the pollution in the air.
"Gag Ack! Gee whiz! So much about preserving air pollution!" Terriermon complained. "Henry. Why can't idiots these days clean up and recycle?"
"Don't ask me. People these days just don't care for our environment."
"Well, it looks like I'll have to become the next Smokey the Bear. Only cooler and better looking."
"Hey, are you guys coming along?!" Henry calls out to Kazu and Kenta.
"Hold on a second. I'm trying to screw Andromon's head back on," Kazu said. "Hold your horses!"
"But we don't own any horses."
"It's a figure of speech, Kenta," Jeri replied. "I'm going off with Takato and the others. I'm sure you'll catch up."
Jeri takes off with Henry as they caught up with Takato and the others. Kazu stayed to fix Andromon's head. The android took time to test out his arms and to move around his body. Marine Angemon flies out of Kenta's shirt pocket and took his time to search his surroundings.
"Kind of getting tired of waiting in my pocket, huh, buddy?"
"Pi! Pi!"
"They just left without us," Kenta muttered. "Luckily we have our cell phones. Hey, are you done yet?"
"Why don't you try coming over here and giving me a hand?" Kazu asked.
"I'm sorry fellas," replied Andromon. "If only I could screw my own head back on…"
"Look. It's not a big deal," Kazu replied. "We'll catch up with them later. Besides, we could use a little breather."
With Kazu finishing on Andromon's head, Kenta and Marine Angemon look out towards the horizon. Their intuition was reminding them that Pharaohmon was still out on the loose. They were partially correct, but the real danger was in Shibuya.
Elsewhere in the Shinjuku District. Home of Himura and Yui's godparents
Yui had finally arrived home and was still carrying Dark Gabumon on her back. She snuck across through the back gate into the backyard. As soon as she looked inside to find that her godparents weren't home, she lies against the front grass and set Dark Gabumon down.
"There we can stay out here and hang for a while until my godparents get home," Yui said.
"Why did you bring me here?"
"To find you a home, silly. I bet you are very hungry."
"Well…"
The digimon's stomach immediately responded to Yui and growled heavily. Dark Gabumon covered his stomach and gave an innocent, puppy look. The girl giggled at the digimon and patted his head.
"I think we still have some lemon pie. Would you like some?"
"If you don't mind…"
"I'll be back. Don't be shy to take a look around our backyard. This is where I usually play with Inumon."
"Inumon? The mongrel?"
"He really doesn't like being called a mongrel unless it's me teasing him. Don't you go anywhere. I'll be back in a minute."
Yui digs into her right pant pocket and reaches out for the house key. She walks towards the backdoor and opens it up to walk inside the home. Dark Gabumon gazed around the backyard to find holes created by Inumon. He sniffed out the holes and quickly picks up on the canine's scent. He growled deeply in resent.
"That girl is right. The mongrel does live here with him. Well, I guess I'll just have to finish off where I left off. Heh."
Just then, he heard footsteps approaching. He turns around to find Yui with a tray of leftover lemon pie.
"Here, this is the lemon pie I was talking about. Why not try some?"
Dark Gabumon replies with a nod and picks up a piece of the pie. He sniffs it and quickly stuffs it down his mouth. His eyes opened with delight and he took another piece.
"Aww, you like it. My godmother makes the best lemon pies I've ever tried. No restaurant can even come close to perfecting it like hers."
"You're right. These are really good."
"I'm glad you like them."
"Why don't you eat with me?"
"Well, I wouldn't want to eat before a meal. I'm not too hungry, but thanks for the offer."
"Yui. That's your name, right?"
"That's my name."
"I really like that name. It's very distinctive."
"Thank you. My real mother gave me that name. Oh, how I miss her."
"What happened to your real mother?"
"She died years ago in an accident along with my daddy."
"Oh, I'm sorry."
"It's ok. I know they'll always be with me in spirit. I have a question for you. Why did you try to hurt me and Himura?"
"I was given strict orders by Pharaohmon to execute you three. If I refused, then I would have remained a slave to him. He captured and used me against my will."
"Aren't you happy to be free? At least, I can feed you lemon pies anytime you want."
"You know I enjoy being free," Dark Gabumon said. "You don't know what it means to be means to be a free digimon. Though, I do have a vendetta against Inumon."
"Why? He didn't do anything to you."
"I can't explain it, but my instincts are telling me that I should tear him apart. I'm a digimon who craves for a rival and Inumon sure fits that role well."
"Rival? But can't you two just get along?"
"I'm afraid that will never happen. Look, I like you, Yui. I still don't know your brother too well, but Inumon will always be a stupid mongrel in my view. Even if it means we have to kill each other to prove who's the better digimon."
"Well, I don't think Himura would approve of it. He's going to be very surprised to find you here with me. Ah! You know what?! You and I can be partners! I've finally found my digimon partner!"
"Us, partners?"
"Yeah! I have a partner just like Himura!"
"But should I even risk splitting the siblings apart if Inumon and I get into constant fights? What if she gets in the way of our fights? I can't risk it."
Suddenly, there were cries of a group of older children. Yui listens for the calls and runs out through the back gate. She looks out to find Himura and the Tamers.
"Yui!"
"Himura! Takato! I'm over here!" she cried out.
"Yui! You scared me to death! You should have told me you were going home!" Himura exclaimed.
"I'm sorry, Himura. I know I should have told you."
"It's all right. You're brother isn't mad at you," Takato assured the girl.
"Hey, did you happen to run into Shadow Garurumon?" Inumon asked.
"Well, as a matter of fact… I was going to save him as a secret surprise for you guys."
"What?! Don't tell me he's in our backyard, Yui."
"He is. But he's already dedigivolved into a Dark Gabumon. He's been really nice with me. His wounds healed from the last time you fought him, Inumon, but please. Don't get into a fight with him."
"Like hell I'm not!"
With that said, Inumon leaps over the gate to run across into the backyard. The Tamers followed him out through the backdoor. Renamon heads off to stop Inumon.
"Inumon! Control yourself!" Renamon cried. "That Shadow Garurumon should still be recovering!"
"Yeah, that's like kicking an injured puppy while he's down!" Terriermon replied.
"Um, nice way to put it," Henry muttered.
"Please, don't hurt him, Inumon!" Yui said.
The group immediately made it through into the backyard. They found that Inumon kicked the lemon pie plate away from Dark Gabumon. The rookie sits up and pushes Inumon away. It was one now.
"What was that for?!" Black Gabumon asked.
"You have no business being here, punk! You're just playing innocent so you can kidnap Yui and take her to Pharaohmon!"
"Don't be ridiculous, mongrel! I have no intention of ever working for that bastard! Don't tell me how I should make new friends! Yui helped to sway me away from my loyalty to my former master."
"That's the biggest load of crap I've ever heard from a poor excuse of a digimon!"
"Stop fighting you, two!" Yui cried out.
"Yui. Stay out of this. I'll take care of this no good punk myself," Inumon muttered.
"Why don't you say that to my face, mutt?!"
"What did you call me?!"
"SHUT IT!!" Himura screamed from the top of his lungs.
This immediately brought the attention of both Inumon and Dark Gabumon. The boy looks down and faces Yui with a serious glare.
"Now, Yui. Did you save this digimon by yourself?"
"Yes, big brother. I even fed him some of our lemon pie. He was hurt and I took him here to look after him. He even told me that he was used by Pharaohmon as a tool. He's completely innocent."
"Well, I don't trust him," Inumon growled.
"Inumon. Cool it," Renamon implied.
"Hmph. Fine…"
"Tell me. Are you going to join us and help defeat Pharaohmon?" Guilmon wondered.
"What do you think? Of course I do. Personally, I've always despised working for him. Never again will I serve for such a monster."
"Well that's good to now. We just need to know where we can find, Pharaohmon," Takato said.
"I know where he is," Dark Gabumon spoke up.
"Tell us. Where is that creep?! We need to know right away," Rika said. "What is he planning to do?"
"Hold on. Just give me some room to breath here without being interrogated and keep that mutt away."
"Call me a mutt again and I'll rearrange that face of yours."
"Go ahead and try me!"
"Enough!!" Rika screamed. "How about I put my fists up your faces? Huh? Ok, that's much better."
This quickly silenced the two canines. Rika nods her head in accordance and allowed Dark Gabumon to speak up.
"Pharaohmon is currently in a district known as Shibuya."
"That's not too far off from here," Henry said. "We'll just have to take a train from here to Shibuya. It's only about twenty minutes from here by train."
"Now tell us why he's even there," Takato said. "We need more detail."
"He's planning on stealing away the power brooches of the three Sailor Senshi. I'm sure you're familiar with them."
"Energy brooches? Why would he need those?" Yui asked.
"In order to releases his dark soul from out of that boy's body, he will require three of their energy brooches. I'm afraid he's already taken two by now."
"What?! Then we have to get to Shibuya as soon as possible!" Himura said. "I don't even want to imagine the true form of that monster. I mean Inumon and Guilmon had a difficult time dealing with him in that human form."
"No kidding. How can I ever forget that? He survived our combined efforts," the goggle head stated.
"No, he nearly killed us, Takatomon. That does it! We're going to Shibuya!"
"But how are we going to stand much of a chance?" Jeri asked. "I mean, this Pharaohmon even took Gallantmon at his best? Ok, maybe I shouldn't even be speaking because I haven't seen what he looks like."
"Don't worry about it, Jeri. He's the last creep you ever want to run into," Rika said. "Just consider yourself lucky."
"I know. That Wardevidramon was bad enough for me. If only my partner were still here…"
"Don't feel bad."
"If we get there to Shibuya by train, we'll be sure to find what we're looking for," Henry said. "The question… Anybody got money for tickets?"
"Problem's been solved," Terriermon spoke up. "I already have money as it is."
"Oh and where did you get the money to afford for all of us?" Henry wondered.
"Well, let's just say I borrowed some money from Kazu."
"You jacked Kazu's money?"
"While he wasn't looking, but don't worry. I'll pay him back."
"We'll leave you to that, bunny rabbit," Rika said. "It's your ass that's responsible for this."
"Ok, I think we're clear on this. Thanks for the information, Dark Gabumon," Takato said. "All right, everyone. Let's get going!"
"One more thing," Inumon spoke up. "If you're jerking our chain here Dark Gabumon, then I won't hesitate to stomp you into the ground."
"I can assure that I'm not lying about Pharaohmon. I'd never lie to Yui."
"Really, Inumon. You need to lighten up," Yui said as she walked over to Dark Gabumon.
"We'll settle this another time. I just want to get my hands on Pharaohmon."
"Then you'll get your chance," Himura said. "Let's get moving! We don't have time to waste."
With that said, the Tamers and their digimon partners hurried along out of the backyard and towards the streets. They sprinted off to the nearest train station in the city district. Time was of the essence and wasting time was something that they could not afford. Pharaohmon is one power-up away from releasing his dark soul from his human vessel.
Shinjuku. Construction Site
Meanwhile, the showdown between Yoko Kurama and Brimstone was still underway. The legendary bandit started his offense by tossing seeds across the site and spread his man-eating plants. Brimstone had dropped his battle aura, in order to give himself a more challenging fight.
"It was a mistake to drop your aura, Brimstone. Now you're simply become a perfect prey for my man-eating plants. Brace yourself. You're about to be eaten alive."
One plant quickly sprouted out from the ground and widened its mouth. Yoko Kurama directed his plant to attack the armored beast. Following the demon's orders, the plant launched itself towards Brimstone and snapped its jaws directly at him. He leaps away from the plant and slides across the ground.
"We can play this all day, but even you will lose your footing," Yoko Kurama said. "Make it easier on yourself and become my plant's next morsel."
Brimstone dodges away from another offensive attempt by the plant. He leaps up and fires out a deadly fire beam that incinerated the plant. Yoko Kurama directs another plant to attack Brimstone with his guard down. However, Brimstone saw the man-eating plant coming and destroys it completely with another fire blast.
"You're just prolonging your inevitable defeat, my friend."
"Don't be so quick to judge on the outcome of this fight, Yoko. It'll cost you."
Suddenly, another plant emerges from out of the ground and catches Brimstone by surprise. He attempts to put up his guard, but the plant lashed out an array of vines and wraps up the beast. Brimstone was caught and being reeled into the plant's saliva-filled mouth.
"You were saying? A big mistake on your part, Brimstone. I promised you that you'd become the perfect snack for my plant. Make it easy on yourself. The saliva will slowly melt your skin down to the bones."
"I… will not… be defeated… by a plant… I will… break free… Whatever it takes…"
Looking on from behind a fence was Kuwabara with Hiei witnessing the struggle from a nearby tree. The teen was simply astonished by the appearance and spirit energy Yoko Kurama was emitting.
"Wow! This is heavy amount of spirit energy that I'm picking up here!" Kuwabara stated. "Hiei. Here, I thought you were the only guy with tricks up your sleeve."
"If only you could open your eyes more."
"Remind me to never tick your demons off. I can tell you one thing. That Brimstone guy is plant food."
"I'm not too sure about that. Yes, it does seem as though Yoko Kurama has the upper hand. However, we're not even sure what Brimstone is truly capable of. Yoko had better not let down his guard or Brimstone will regain the advantage."
"Wow, you sure know your stuff, Hiei."
"It's just an assumption, you fool."
"Why don't you try saying something without adding an insult? It's not to hard to be nice once in a while!"
"I'm not going to waste my time arguing with you. Just keep focused on the battle at hand."
"Hmph, whatever… Well, so far, things aren't looking too hot for that guy. He's a goner."
The man-eating plant drew Brimstone closer towards its mouth. Yoko Kurama simply turns away and starts to walk off. It seemed as though Brimstone was finished and Yoko knew it was time to let his plants consume their morsel.
Suddenly, Brimstone erupted with spread his limbs out while unleashing a wave of fire. He immediately incinerates the plant into a flaming corpse and a pile of ashes. Yoko Kurama turned to face Brimstone with a surprised look. The beast lands with a powerful aura enveloping his form.
"Whoa! That's hardcore!" Kuwabara shouted. "I can't believe you and Urameshi survived a round with this guy, Hiei!"
"And this is only the tip of the iceberg."
Brimstone slowly starts approaching Yoko Kurama, but stops at the center of the site. He holds out his right hand and another sword materialized in his hand. He points it towards Yoko and charges forward.
"You're implementing the same attack strategy again? What are you up to?"
His questions were answered as Brimstone quickly leaps up and puts out a hand. He shoots down an array of fire blasts from a single hand and forces Yoko to dodge like mad.
"How does it feel to be on the receiving end of an attack? Even you won't survive my flames."
Yoko Kurama ducks under and slides through the dirt to dodge every air-borne fireballs. Each blast came close to roasting the legendary bandit. Brimstone maintained his relentless assault and did not stop there. He comes down with his sword and slashes across Yoko. The demon looked across his chest to find a small gash across his chest bleeding.
"I've got you now. How does it feel? Do you feel pain?"
"Oh man! This is crazy! That guy is not fighting fair! He's got a sword for cripes sakes!" Kuwabara complained.
Hiei did not mutter a single sword and kept his full attention on the battle at hand.
Yoko Kurama sneakily slides another seed underneath Brimstone. The beast swung his sword once again and narrowly misses. Without warning, the seed sprouted another man-eating plant and took a bite out of Brimstone's arm flesh. The beast roars out, but retaliates by roasting the plant into ashes.
"Is that the best you can do, Yoko? You may have taken a chunk of my flesh with your pet plants, but your techniques still pale in comparison with my own."
"Maybe so, but I've figured out your weaknesses. You cannot ward off any attack without your flame barrier. You rely on a heavy defense to protect yourself against your opponent's offensive attacks."
"How observant of you. Unfortunately for you, I must depart for the time being. It seems my lord has finally sought what he longed desired."
"Come again?"
"Whoa! Did you hear that Hiei? I think he just mentioned that Pharaohmon guy."
"Wow, you are a fast one."
"Lord Pharaohmon has managed to capture two of the Sailor Senshi's power brooches and is merely one more brooch away from attaining his true, demonic form. If you wish to witness his reemergence, then you'll go to Shibuya to witness it for yourself. Until then, we shall meet again, spirit detectives!"
With that said, Brimstone disappears through an array of flames. Yoko Kurama was left behind at the middle of the construction site's ruins.
"Shuichi. My job here is finished. I will partake my farewell for now."
"Understood."
The legendary bandit became enshrouded by another fog barrier and transforms back to his normal, half-demon form. The fox spirit disappears along with the fog barrier into a shady mist. The red-haired Kurama comes emerging from the mist with a small gash on his chest.
"Thankfully, I've survived that encounter."
"Hey, Kurama!" Kuwabara calls out.
The red-haired teen turns to see Kuwabara running out through the fence doorway. A smile forms on his face, as he was delighted to see the pure human teen. Hiei came walking along.
"Hiei? You too?"
"Yes and I'm afraid he's right. Kuwabara here kept bragging to me about feeling out a strong spiritual presence coming from the Shibuya district."
"So, Brimstone was correct after all."
"Yeah and we have to go check it out. I'm not liking this feeling one bit and I'm sure Urameshi will agree with me for once," Kuwabara said.
"Speaking of which, where is the Yusuke?" Kurama asked.
"He left for the train station. As soon as Kuwabara warned him, Yusuke took his word for it."
"Yusuke did? That's not like him."
"Believe me. He looked like he was about to kick somebody's teeth in," Kuwabara said.
"Yusuke can't hope to fight Pharaohmon on his own. We must get there as soon as possible," Kurama suggested. "Kuwabara. Hiei. Let's go."
"Even though I could care less what happens to this human world, I'm curious to know what Pharaohmon is truly capable of," Hiei said.
"Um, yeah. Just follow me. I'm the one with the spiritual awareness. Right this way!" Kuwabara pointed out to the right direction. "We can take the train station from there. At least, I think I remember there being a train station. I should have brought my map!"
"We just had to leave this up to a human, didn't we?" Hiei thought.
Shibuya Park. 6:20 P.M.
Back at the battle site at Shibuya Park, the struggle with Sailor Mars and Lance dragged on further. Lance had escaped from Mars' grasp once again as he implemented another decoy to throw her concentration off.
Eternal Sailor Mars found herself kneeling next to a tree with her sword in one hand. A deep cut formed on her right cheek as a result from an ambush by Lance. She was losing fatigue as if her energy was being drained from her body. She falls to her knees and catches her breath.
"Where are you? Hiding again? Or are you planning to use another damn decoy? My spiritual awareness is useless against this guy if he continues to suppress his dark chi. Wait, I hear something… Foot steps! Ha, I've found you!"
The female warrior leaps forward from the tree and takes swing with her flame sword. The footsteps stopped as she swung against her opponent. It retaliates by blocking out with a staff. Sailor Mars took a closer look to find that the individual she had attacked was Sailor Pluto. Mars lets out a gasp and leaps away.
"My god! It's only you, Pluto. I thought you were that bastard…"
"Next time, don't be in such a rush to implement such an attack."
"Sorry… He's really starting to get into my head."
"Indeed. You are letting him get to you. These mind games will only distract you from your real attack."
"These damn decoys are really getting on my last nerve!"
"Mars, calm yourself. Concentrate on your surroundings. He's bound to be here. Don't let those decoys deter your concentration."
Sailor Mars closed her eyes and began to feel out for her enemy's evil chi around the dark forests. Slowly, she was picking up on Lance's whereabouts and immediately swung her sword through a nearby tree.
"Mars Flame Saber!!"
The sword flames incinerates the tree and turns it into a pile of debris. However, she did not make a direct hit onto Lance. The demonic entity came flying out from another tree and lands right in front of the sailor pair.
"Ah, it feels so good to be mobile again. But, I still can't wait to get out of this body. What do you think, Rei?"
"You disgust me! Return my friends' brooches this instant, or I'll gut you! I don't care if you were a human being. You're unforgivable…"
"Sure. If that's what you're asking, then forgive me for not returning them to you."
With that said, Lance held out his reptilian-like claws and holds out the power brooches rightfully belonging to Jupiter and Venus. The evil entity grinned, which only caused Mars to sneer with disgust. He drops the two brooches in front of her.
"Go right head. They're yours for the taking, sweets."
"Sweets? I don't ever want to hear from your mouth again! Die, you bastard!"
(Play The Slayers Get Along during battle scene)
Sailor Mars erupted with a red, fiery aura and charges forward with her sword intact. Her eyes became white as if a supernatural force possessed her. Lance simply stood his ground and spread his wings out.
"Mars! Don't fall for another one of his tricks! He's playing another one of his mind games!" Pluto called out in warning.
However, Sailor Mars did not heed Pluto's warning and raises his sword over her head. Lance/Pharaohmon remained still as a statue and did not bother putting up any defenses. Mars takes her sword, swings down and cuts down through Lance's right arm. The demonic entity screamed out in pain as blood spewed in a large mass from his armless stub.
"How does that feel?! Don't like it when somebody has the advantage, huh?!"
"DAMN YOU! MY ARM!"
"Now, I'm taking your other one!"
Lance's eyes widened in utter shock as Mars came down and slices off his left arm. He screamed out at the top of his lungs and was soaked in black-green blood. He falls armless and completely defenseless. Mars walks over the fallen sorcerer and raises her sword again.
"Mars! Don't be fooled! He's going to recover!"
"Don't be ridiculous! He's incapacitated! No way he's going to recover from this!"
Suddenly, Mars was interrupted by laughter as a pair of tentacle-like fingers emerged from the ground and stabbed their way through Mars' back. Lance sits up with a sinister grin.
"Mars. I warned you never to take your eyes off of me," Lance spoke.
"What are you? Immortal?"
"Sometimes I ask myself that same question."
Mars screamed out as the tentacles dug deeper through her body. Pluto rushes forward and summons forth the power from her Garnet orb. Lance immediately faces her.
"Dead Scream!"
As soon as Pluto implemented her attack, Lance stopped it dead at its tracks with an invisible barrier force. It was reflected back at Pluto with a full force. Pluto managed to leap away from her own blast, but failed to dodge away from the impact explosion. Lance/Pharaohmon managed to find perfect recovery time as a pair of new arms sprouted out from the stubs. They were perfectly good as new and another indication of his skilled sorcery magic. He focuses his attention on the tortured sailor senshi.
(End theme)
"Oh, yes. I just love hearing a full-grown woman scream. It's music to my ears. You have such a gorgeous voice."
Eternal Sailor Mars struggled to break free, but the tentacle fingers pushed deeper through her back and forced blood out. Lance/Pharaohmon places his finger over her back and takes a dose of her own blood. He lingers his blood-covered finger and licks it thoroughly.
"Female blood always tastes much sweeter."
"You… sick… bastard…"
"Oh no. I'm far from that my dear. I'm much worse," the dark sorcerer hissed. "Have anything else to say before I take your power brooch?"
Sailor Mars retaliates by spitting blood across her enemy's face. Lance simply licked it off with his snake tongue.
"No? So that's your answer. Very well then. Your life has been just shortened by four seconds! Prepare for death, my dear! You're sister will soon join you!"
Just as Lance was about to strike, an energy blast comes shooting out from the bushes and nails Lance head on. He took it head on and was left in a smoke cloud. KaiserLeomon runs out and stops near Eternal Sailor Mars. Pluto rises to her feet to find the legendary beast of darkness.
"You… You're Loweemon?"
"Yes, but this is my beast form. I am Kaiser Leomon now. I deeply apologize for not arriving here sooner."
"Please, set Mars free from those disgusting tentacles. They're dug deep through her back."
"I'm on it."
KaiserLeomon quickly leaps next to Sailor Mars' back and slices through the tentacles with ease. Mars drops to the ground with holes through her back. Each hole was spewing with a crimson mass.
"She's been badly massacred on her back. Pluto, we have to get her some medical help."
"I know. Saturn is out waiting for us with the others. They've had their power brooches stolen by Pharaohmon."
"I see. Then, let's get out of here before he recovers from my attack."
"Oh, you were saying?!"
KaiserLeomon and Pluto turned around to find Lance/Pharaohmon walking out from the smoke cloud with little injuries. He spread his wings out and forms an energy ball through his hands. He fires it at KaiserLeomon and manages to nail him directly. The beast was sent skidding across. Pluto was left to protect the incapacitated Mars.
"You heroes are too predictable. There's no chance for you to escape me. I will not let you leave here alive."
"Damn it!" Pluto cursed.
"Oh and don't think about stopping time, Pluto. I'll get top you way before you can freeze me."
Lance/Pharaohmon turns his attention over the fallen Sailor Mars and chuckled deeply.
"Oh, by the way, I still haven't forgotten about your sibling. Yes, she's waiting to be sent home, isn't she? You've sent the legendary warriors to retrieve her. You want to see your sister before you die? I can help arrange that for you. Ever since I drained your comrades' brooch powers, my magical powers have gotten stronger and more useful. I can teleport them here as we speak."
"You unforgivable snake!" Pluto said. "You dare to harm a sibling of a sailor senshi?"
"I don't dare. I intend to harm her. So, what do you think, Mars? Do you want to see your sister for the last time?"
With a single wave of his hand, an orb forms around Lance's right hand. Then, a view of Cammy and Ami was shown through the orb. Sailor Mars slowly lifts her head and growls angrily.
"She looks like sweet and innocent like a typical good little girl. She does strike a great resemblance to you, Rei. You two are definitely blood sisters."
"Don't you… even… think about… putting a hand on… my sister… Pharaohmon…"
"Ah, so you can still speak? Well, you know that I'm planning to transport your sister and your friends here."
"Why even bother telling her?!" Pluto screamed. "You just gave away your own strategy!"
"Hmph. I know you two won't do a damn thing to me," said Lance. "I'll stop you before you can plan out another attack."
"Hey, aren't you forgetting about me?!" KaiserLeomon calls out.
"You won't make a difference either. All three of you together can't hurt me. Now, to summon forth my magic to transport these fools to this location."
As soon as Lance started an incantation, the orb started to emit a light purple glow. He was preparing to transport Cammy and Ami along with the legendary warriors back to Shibuya. Sailor Mars struggles to sit up despite the pain from her back. Pluto stopped at her tracks while knowing that her time freeze ability is her last resort. However, she knew full well that Pharaohmon would eventually reverse the effects with his magic.
San Francisco. Local airport.
The San Francisco crowd were heavy as every while many were catching their flights either out of state or out of country. The morning sun was rising over the dusk skies and planes were starting to depart from the airport docks.
A familiar raven-haired little girl was sitting on a chair. Her hair was tied up into a bun. Her clothes consisted of a white shirt and blue-jean quarter roys. Her tennis shoes are red decorated with white straps. She was carrying a blue backpack filled with items needed for the trip. She had arrived at the airport late in the evening and slept overnight. Now she was prepared to wait for the one Sailor Mercury had spoke of.
"Gee, I wonder when that girl is coming. Sailor Mercury assured me that she would arrive. Wow, I get to travel with a friend of my sister!"
"Excuse me, little girl…"
"Yes?"
Cammy was looking up at a young adult girl with short, blue hair. Her clothes consisted of a white blouse, a blue skirt and brown shoes. This young woman was none other than Ami Mizuno.
"You must be Cammy Hino, am I correct?"
"Yes, that would be me. Are you the girl named Ami?"
"That would be me. Pleased to meet you. I've heard a lot about you from your sister."
"You have no idea how badly I want to meet her."
"So, did you talk to your father and let him know about your leave?"
"No."
"Why not?"
"Why should I? He never even bothered to send me to Japan to see my sister. I hate him. I never want to go back to that man again!"
"Cammy…"
"Please, you have no idea how long I've been waiting for this day. I've waited for years and years. This is my only chance to get to know my long lost sister."
Ami couldn't believe what she had heard from Ami, yet it was understandable. She heard these same remarks when she was Sailor Mercury. The genius girl takes Cammy's hand and nods.
"Ok. I understand. In fact, Sailor Mercury had a talk with me. She told me everything there is to know. She'll talk to your father."
"Oh, she will? Wow, those Sailor Senshi are really something. Aren't they?"
"You have no idea. Rei and I have met them personally. Our lives were saved because of them."
"How cool…"
"C'mon, let's go and order tickets for our flight."
With that said, Cammy took Ami's hand and followed along. She knew Ami was one to be trusted and wouldn't return her back to the unforgiving man known as her father.
"Thank you, Ami."
"It's not a problem, Cammy. Besides, I don't have classes this semester. I haven't seen my friends for well over a year."
"Guess we both have something in common."
"You're right."
The two girls giggled to themselves as they stopped at the ticket line. Just then, there was a crowd of people fleeing from outside of the airport. Ami turned to see where the commotion was coming from. To her surprise, she set her eyes upon a large winged dragon with a bull's head. Another was a metallic wolf along with a fairy, a two-legged beetle and a tiny, white bear. Cammy saw the monster for herself and hid beside Ami.
"Who are those people, Ami?!"
"I don't know, but… Wait! I've heard about these individuals from Rei! They're the digimon from Shibuya!"
"Digimon?!" Cammy wondered. "Are they on our side?"
"They should be according to Rei."
The fairy came flying into the airport as the crowds gathered around in astonishment. She looks around and started calling out by covering her mouth as if she were holding a megaphone.
"Hey! I'm sorry for the interruption but is there a Cammy and a Ami here?! We were sent by the Sailor Senshi to retrieve them!"
"Yeah! You won't have to buy a ticket to hitch a ride with us!" Blitzmon announced.
"We're over here!" Ami responds. "C'mon, Cammy. This is better than buying a ticket for an air flight."
"Yeah! You're right! I've always wanted to ride over the Pacific Ocean!"
Fairymon finally located Ami and Cammy. The two girls came towards her and Blitzmon.
"So, you're Ami?" asked Fairymon
"Yes and I believe you're the digimon from Shibuya?"
"How did you know about us?" Blitzmon wondered.
"Let's just say my friends are close to the Senshi."
"I see. That's good enough for us," Fairymon said. "C'mon, we're getting out of here!"
However, just as they were about to depart from the airport, Ami and Cammy disappeared within thin air. Fairymon and Blitzmon were taken back by surprise. They had just vanished almost immediately.
"Where did they go?! They're gone, but how?!" Blitzmon wondered. "Hey, guys! We have a problem here!"
They turned to find that their comrades were also gone from sight. Blitzmon turned and saw Fairymon instantly disappear. The crowd of people was puzzled over these turns of events. Blitzmon was the last digimon standing until he too vanished from sight. This was a result of Pharaohmon's magic implementing. His plan was going accordingly to the way he had hoped for. Now the sisters would be reunited in his own, sick twisted way.
Shinjuku District Train Station.
The Tamers and their digimon partners finally arrived at the local train station. They had already purchased their tickets and waited for the next train to make its stop. Takato was seemingly nervous about the events that were fixing to occur, but he did not the fear get to him. Himura sat down on a bench with his sister after purchasing their tickets. Inumon kept his attention on Dark Gabumon. The two canines growled angrily towards one another.
"Guys. Knock it off," Himura said.
"You two should be friends. Don't make me have to restrain you," said Yui.
"Just leave these two with me, Yui," Renamon grumbled.
"Ooo, hey Renamon, want to sit down next to me?" Inumon asked. "There's plenty of room here."
"You're such a womanizer, mutt," Dark Gabumon said. "You clearly have no respect for the ladies."
"What? I just offered her to sit next to me. There's no harm in that. Right, Rena?"
"Urge to kill rising," Renamon thought.
Suddenly, the next train was coming up towards its stop. Guilmon overheard the approaching train and walks over to Takato.
"Takato. Our train is coming up," the crimson reptile said.
"Understood. All right, everyone. Let's get going. Next stop, Shibu-"
"Hold it right there!!" a familiar obnoxious voice shouted.
The group turned around to find Kazu and Guardromon running through the gates with their train tickets. Terriermon snickered to himself.
"Ok! What's the big idea! Who's the numbskull that stole my ticket money? I've had a wallet full of money!" Kazu complained. "I bet it was you, chumley. You never convince me as a pit pocket."
"I can honestly say that I didn't take your money."
"You want to find the real money grabber? He's right over here," Jeri pointed to Terriermon.
The dog-rabbit shrieked and tried to make a get away escape. But, Henry was there to stop him as he held onto one of Terriermon's ears.
"Ow! Ow! Watch the ear, Henry!"
"You're not getting away that easily, wallet sneak."
"You owe thirty bucks, sneak," Kazu said. "Henry. Make sure he owes me."
"You don't have to tell me that twice."
"You can't forget about me either!" Kenta exclaimed. "You going to be ok in there, Marine Angemon?"
"Pi! Pi!"
The tiny pink creature emerged from out of Kenta's shirt pocket and hid away from sight. As soon he arrived, he scurried into the train with his ticket in hand. Everyone else took a seat and boarded the crowd less train.
"Gee. Normally this thing would be packed at this hour," said Rika.
"Yeah, it's weird," Takato replied.
"I just hope this train takes us to Shibuya as soon as possible," Himura said. "There's no telling whether Pharaohmon has already reached his goal."
"Don't worry, big brother. We'll get there," Yui assured him. "Right, Dark Gabumon?"
"At this rate, we should. This transportation unit is traveling faster than I could hope."
"Um, it's called a train, Einstein," Inumon said.
"I didn't ask you!"
"Then, don't ask stupid questions."
"You guys! This isn't junior high!" Rika snapped. "Renamon. I take it you'll keep an eye on those two."
"Just leave them to me."
"Oh yeah! You can whip my ass anytime, Renamon!" Inumon chuckled.
"You vulgar mutt!" Dark Gabumon said. "Yui. Be thankful I'm not a pervert like that."
Yui simply sighed in disbelief.
Elsewhere on the train, Yusuke was sitting at the back of the train with his train of thoughts focused on Pharaohmon.
"Normally I don't take Kuwabara's word for it, but he was pissing in his pants. This Pharaohmon has really gotten to him. Now, I'll get to see what I'm capable of and see if I even stand a chance with this guy. All I can say is somebody is going to end up on the receiving end of an ass kicking."
Also aboard were a group of teenage-age children. One of them happened to be Jaarin, the older sister of Henry. The other was the American boy Sam Joseph. There were two other males accompanying them. One of which is a very tall teen, which looked to be about six feet tall and six inches. His short hair is jet black and his body has a medium build to it. This young man is named Vega James Hunter. He is known to be the son of a man who runs a company called Hunter Technologies, the third world's largest gaming company. His father has been known to make business deals with the ever famous Seto Kaiba.
"So, will we eventually get there to Shibuya soon?" Sam Joseph wondered.
"You're not too familiar with the city districts, aren't you?" Jaarin replied with a giggle.
"Don't worry. You'll get a little familiar with Japan. You'll eventually get used to it," Vega said. "Isn't that right, Dimitro?"
Sitting across away from the three teens was another teen boy with his black hair tied back into a ponytail. He was wearing a white shirt underneath a black long sleeve. His jeans were light blue and he has a pair of white tennis shoes. The boy identified as Dimitro Lesvaque removes his shades and sits up with a calm look on his face. His build was similar to Vega's yet he was shorter in height. Dimitro lives in Shinjuku since his family moved from Britain to settle to run a telemarketing business. He too was familiar with Kaiba Corporation since his father has made business deals with him.
"Ok, fellows. Listen up. We're going to be arriving at Shibuya. I know full well that those other legendary warriors will be there. We know what we must do."
"You know it, buddy," Vega said.
"Thou shall not let thee down," the British boy stated promptly.
The train itself was nearing Shibuya district and those aboard will finally reach the point where they will face off with Pharaohmon. They will do what it takes to stop him before he realizes his goal.
Domino City
Yami Yugi and his friends settled down at a nearby bus stop with Felinismon accompanying them in her previous human female disguise. Yugi was now full aware of Pharaohmon's scheme after listening to the feline's warnings. He reaches for his cell phone and dials up Takato's number.
"Calling for Takato, Yug?" Joey asked.
"Yes. He must be warned about this matter."
"I'm afraid they alone won't stop Pharaohmon," Felinismon stated. "We will need to work together if we have any hopes of standing a chance."
"Wow, and you know full well what he's truly capable of," Tea said. "I'm sorry you've had to deal with him for years."
"I've gotten use to his abusive power. He doesn't scare me anymore. However, I can't say the same for those poor children."
"I'm getting a hold of Takato," Yami said. "Takato. This is Yugi. Where are you at this time?"
"Yugi! We've been told that a huge disturbance is occurring in Shibuya. It's most likely Pharaohmon. My friends and I are heading over to investigate."
"Takato! Be warned. Don't do anything drastic until we arrive."
"But you guys live so far away from us. It'd take you about an hour to get here."
"Just leave everything to me," Felinismon stated. "I was able to arrive here via teleportation. I can get you guys over there in an instant."
"Never mind that, Takato. We have transportation covered."
"Hey, you are quite the handy one," Tristan said.
"I don't go without it," Felinismon said. "You'd be surprised at the magic I've learned over the countless years serving for Pharaohmon."
"Whoa, well ok then. We'll see you there, Yugi."
"See you then," Yami said as he turned off his cell phone. "Ok, Felinismon. We're ready."
"Whoa! Whoa! I can't just teleport you guys out here in the open with all these people! They'll think I'm a witch."
"Like you weren't one before," Joey teased.
"I'll take that as a compliment petty human. There's an alleyway up ahead. I'll perform my magic there."
"Let's get going," Yami stated. "There's no time to lose."
As soon as he said that, Felinismon leads Yugi's group through the nearest street and into the alleyway. They searched their surroundings to double check and were clear to teleport out. The feline starts an incantation and snaps her fingers. One by one, Yugi and his friends were transported out from sight. She finishes the spell off as she transports herself out. Now they were being sent to the city district of Shibuya, where they too will confront Pharaohmon.
Shibuya Park. 6:30 P.M.
The park area was quickly being consumed by a shadowy darkness once Lance/Pharaohmon summoned forth his orb. Sailor Mars attempted to sit up despite her nagging injuries. Pluto leaps forward and tends to Mars. KaiserLeomon sits up and shakes the cobwebs out from his head to clear his thoughts.
Lance levitated from the ground with his orb and spread out the darkness across the city. Soon, dark clouds and a crimson sky were shrouding the skies. This was the ideal scenery for the twisted sorcerer. He looks down across the forests to find the group, which he was looking for.
Agunimon and the four other legendary warriors found themselves left wide open in Shibuya Park. They could feel out the dark aura that blankets their own home city. Ami and Cammy looked around their surroundings. This wasn't what they had hoped to find, but nonetheless were forced to deal with. Cammy held tightly to Ami.
"Ami. What is this? I'm scared."
"I don't know. This is now what I had in mind," Ami replied. "This has to be Pharaohmon's doing. He wants Cammy, but I'm not going to let him near her."
"Hey, who do you think is responsible for this?" Chakkoumon wondered.
"I'll give you one guess," Agunimon said. "Pharaohmon…"
"Isn't it obvious?" Wolfmon added on.
"Our home town… That creep's managed to turn out the lights on our own city!" Fairymon snapped. "That's it! If he was any kind of a digimon, then he'd better show himself now before I lose it!"
"And nothing is scarier than an angry Izumi," Blitzmon said.
"At last, you have arrived, legendary warriors!" a demonic voice boomed. "How did you enjoy your short trip back home? You can thank me for transporting you back without dealing with a long flight back home."
"Ami! Who is that?!"
"It's Pharaohmon. It has to be…"
"Where are the Sailor Senshi? I don't see them!"
"Rei! Makoto! Minako! Where are you three?!"
Suddenly, a lighting bolt crashed through the earth and created a small crater from its sheer force impact. Lance came emerging out from the crater with a strong demonic aura illuminating throughout his entire form. The legendary warriors prepared themselves as they stood in combat positions.
"How good to finally meet you in person, legendary warriors."
"so you must be the Pharaohmon we've been hearing about?! You don't look like any sort of threat that we've been hearing from the Sailor Senshi," Agunimon said.
"Oh, well looks can be quite deceiving."
With that in mind, Lance's body immediately undergoes a transformation. His human form gave away to a half-demonic presence. Enormous gargoyle-like wings sprouted from his back, his limbs became equipped with deadly talons and his build increased in muscular mass. His cries gave way to deafening roars. He grew in height and nearly towered the entire crew. The legendary warriors looked on with utter horror as they had laid eyes upon on a true horror.
"So this is what they were up against the whole time? I haven't felt a power this frightening since Lucemon," Fairymon said.
"Likewise," replied Agunimon. "I don't know about you, but we're definitely going to need to need a little fusion evolution, Kouji."
"I agree. Everyone should evolve straight into their Hybrid-B forms!"
The other three legendary warriors nodded in agreement. They prepared themselves to spirit evolve into their much higher, stronger battle forms. Lance/Pharaohmon stood his ground while waiting for them to finish their transformations. Ami and Cammy gazed upon the warriors with astonishment.
"Now, we'll see what these guys are capable of," Ami said. "Rei. I just hope you're right about them."
"Wow, my sister has a load of interesting friends," Cammy thought.
(Play Digimon Frontier theme With The Will)
"EXECUTE! SLIDE EVOLUTION!!"
"Shutumon!"
"Blizzarmmon!"
"Borgmon!"
In place of Blitzmon was a large, mobile tank-like beetle digimon with cannons as arms and a large cannon at the top of his head. This was Borgmon, the beast form of Blitzmon.
"EXECUTE! FUSION EVOLUTION!!"
"Ardhamon!"
"Beowulfmon!"
The five legendary warriors prepared themselves for battle against the mighty Lance/Pharaohmon. They charged forward with only one course of action in mind: attack relentlessly. Shutumon was the first to call out her attack. She throws out a small hurricane tornado towards her enemy's direction.
"Hurricane Hail!"
Blizzarmon was next as he pulls out his battle-axes and tosses, which would incapacitate or decapitate any normal digimon.
"Avalanche Axes!"
Borgmon charges up his cannon arms and lets loose a pair of strong electric energy blasts.
"Bolts of Thunder!"
The trio of attacks combined together and made their mark on Lance/Pharaohmon. The two fusion evolved warriors were next to implement their attack strategies. Beowulfmon held out his battle saber and creates a powerful aura. He then forms into the shape of a wolf and sends it towards Lance's direction.
"Frozen Hunter!"
Last, but not least, Ardhamon created a massive, sphere of heat energy and sends it hurtling at Lance from his backside.
"Solar Wind Destroyer!"
The fusion warrior's attacks hit their marks onto Lance and resulted in a massive explosion in his place. They cheered on as they had hoped to accomplish what they set out to do. Even Ami and Cammy were relieved. However, their celebration was short lived as KaiserLeomon came walking out of the forest with a worried glance.
"Kouichi! Over here!" Ardhamon exclaimed. "Man, you should have seen what we done! We nailed him!"
"Now we can go home and throw a big party! I'll buy the pizza!" Borgmon said.
However, Beowulfmon knew that his brother was not in a cheerful mood and walks up to him. KaiserLeomon turns toward the spot where Lance once stood.
"You guys are fools if you think that did him in," KaiserLeomon said. "These attacks are nothing more than just lice bites to him."
"What? Did you just say lice bites?!" Blizzarmon asked in worry.
"Oh… crap… If you're correct, then that means…"
Laughter was heard echoing from out of the smoke cloud. The villain emerged without a single scratch on his magnificent form. The warriors were utterly shocked beyond belief as obvious. Cammy tucked herself against Ami and cried out in fear.
"Ami. She's unstoppable! They couldn't even put a scratch on him!"
"If that's the case, then I don't know if I'll make any difference in this battle," the blue-haired girl thought. "I can't transform with Cammy here. Rei. Where are you?"
Lance/Pharaohmon chuckled while brushing off his chest. He turns his attention to the legendary warriors and quickly phases in front of them. He snatches both Ardhamon and Beowulfmon by their necks. Using his newfound strength, he delivers a double choke slam to the fusion-evolved digimon.
"Oh crap!" Borgmon exclaimed.
"Heads up!" Shutumon screamed.
However, Lance/Pharaohmon slams his fist against Borgmon's chest and sends him reeling back. Shutumon attempts to use another hurricane attack, but the sorcerer tosses an energy blast that immobilizes the female digimon. Blizzarmon charges forward and attempts his own variation of the clothesline. Lance/Pharaohmon turns and rushes past Blizzarmon with speed faster than the blink of an eye. Within seconds, Blizzarmon was seen lying unconscious.
"My god! Kouji! Takuya! Izumi! Guys!" KaiserLeomon cried out. "You damn monster!"
Lance turns around to face KaiserLeomon and swiftly runs towards him. The dark beast leaps forward to unleash an attack, but Lance delivers a fist into his exposed gut. The force of Lance's punch shatters KaiserLeomon's armor. The beast lands on the ground and lies unconscious from the impact.
"He's too strong!" Cammy screamed. "He took them apart! I just hope the Sailor Senshi arrive to stop him!"
(End theme)
Suddenly, Lance was chuckling to himself as he heard Cammy. He turned to face her with a sinister grin and slowly walks towards her.
"Sailor Senshi? Oh, don't worry princess. You won't have worry about those annoying pests. I've already taken out three of them. They won't come and save you anymore. At last, I can extract my revenge on you, Digital Priestess!"
"What? Digital Priestess?" the girl wondered. "What are you talking about?"
"I overheard this from a conversation with Rei. But, can she really be the Digital Priestess? What if Pharaohmon has the wrong individual?"
"You can't hide your thoughts from me, woman," Lance said. "This girl is the digital priestess. So you know Rei, too. Goodness that little wench has too many allies. Here I thought she alienated you for her own reasons."
"Rei is the not the type to turn her back on her own friends," Ami said. "You know nothing about us!"
"I know the fact that you're weak without a leader. Rei is obviously not the leader of your little team. Of course, I've already taken out Mars for good."
"Mars? As in Sailor Mars?" Cammy asked. "What does she have to do with my sister?"
"It's obvious isn't it, Digital Priestess? Your sister is Sailor Mars."
"You're kidding me?! My sister is a Sailor Senshi?!"
"Cammy! Get away from there!" Ami cries out.
Annoyed by Ami's constant pleas, Lance reaches out for Ami and snatches her by the throat. The girl struggled against the mighty grip of the powerful sorcerer. Cammy screamed in horror and tried to run off. Lance turned and snapped his fingers. The ground under Cammy's feet uplifted and knocks her backwards.
"You're not going anywhere, Digital Priestess. Today I will end your life along with the girl's."
"Cammy…" Ami managed to choke out.
Lance tightened his grip together around Ami's neck and chuckled once her face started turning blue. She was losing oxygen flow through her body. Cammy sits up and cried out in horror. In response to her cries, a flame sword came hurtling out from the forest and penetrates through Lance's chest. The demonic entity drops Ami and faces the one responsible for the sneak attack. Sailor Mars steps out from the forest and was showing early signs of fatigue. Cammy looked across and her eyes widened in surprise.
"Rei? Sister? Rei!!"
The fire senshi responds to the girl's cries and gasps in shock.
"Cammy?! Is that you?!"
"Rei! Over here!"
"Cammy! Get away from here!"
Lance rips the sword out through his chest cavity and tosses it to the ground. His eyes flared with a crimson glow. Sailor Mars came into complete contact with Lance and deeply growls intensely. The sorcerer has pushed her beyond the limits of her normal hot temper. She was boiling over with hatred in her mind.
(Play Sailor Mars' solo Stars theme Flame Sniper)
"Pharaohmon! Get the hell away from her, you sick bastard! You're fight with me is not through!"
"Rei Hino. It's such a shame, but you don't even stand a chance against me anymore. I can easily crush you with the sheer power of my strength alone. Then, once I'm finished with you, then I shall take away your power brooch. I'm only one step away from releasing my dark soul. Make it easy and simply hand me your brooch."
"You think I'd do something as foolish as that? If you want my brooch, then you will have to take my life…"
"Rei! No!"
"Cammy… I'm sorry we've never had the chance to spend some time together…"
"Sister…"
Sailor Mars simply smiled to her younger sibling with tears falling down her face.
"Go, Cammy… Your life means much more than mine at this very moment. You're essential to Pharaohmon's demise. Go, there's not much time left…"
"I can't leave you, Rei! I've waited years to finally meet you!"
Lance had heard enough and steps out in between the blood sisters. Sailor Mars had seen enough and charged out towards the evil one.
"Cammy!! Go!! Now!!"
The younger sibling nods and scurries off from the spot. She slides over to Ami and quickly tries to revive her. The blue-haired girl slowly opens her eyes and sits up.
"What- What happened?"
"Ami! We have to get out of here! My sister is going to deal with that monster!"
"Rei?! What is she thinking?!"
Ami looks forward and saw Sailor mars leaping at Lance with defiance. The powerful sorcerer throws out an energy-coated fist and slams it against the fire senshi.
"Ami, we must leave!"
"But what about Rei?!"
"She'll be fine, but she told that I'm much more important. I trust her. I believe in her."
Cammy faced Ami with determination and struggles to help the older girl to her feet. They started walking off from the area leaving Sailor Mars to deal with Lance/Pharaohmon.
"Good… Now I won't have to worry about any distractions," Mars thought. "It was good to finally see you, Cammy… This could be the last time we ever meet… But you're survival is essential. Ami. Thank you for protecting her. I owe you…"
"I agree. This is the last time you'll ever see her," Lance said.
"I wasn't referring to you! Leave her out of this!"
"Sure. I'm interested in you now, Rei. How would you like to die? Quick and painless? Or do you prefer slow and painful?"
"How about I kick your head off?!"
With that said, Sailor Mars delivers a kick to Lance's face while nearly decapitating him. Lance/Pharaohmon turns his head back towards Sailor Mars and blasts her with a pair of eye beams. The senshi screamed as the beams burned her wounds. She falls to the ground and was left lying next to her flame sword.
"Pitiful and here I thought you'd pose a threat to my limitless power. I doubt even Saturn and Pluto can hang with me."
"Oh, you think so?!"
Lance/Pharaohmon turns around and spots Sailor Saturn pointing her glaive to him. The demonic entity chuckles at the tiny senshi.
"So, another insect decides to crawl along. Where's your ally?"
"None of your concern, demon."
"I see… Pluto left to take Makoto and Minako to safer grounds," Mars muttered under her breath.
Once Lance/Pharaohmon kept his focus on Sailor Saturn, Mars reaches over towards her sword and picks it up.
"You shouldn't have taken your eyes off of me… Now take this! Mars Flame Saber!"
Sailor Mars leaps forward despite the pain and charges with defiance. Saturn calls out to the Inner Senshi of fire, but to no avail. Mars transfers nearly every ounce of her energy into her sword and stabs his right arm. With more energy coursing through her sword, she sets herself free from her grasp and causes the sword to detonate. Lance's right arm exploded into a mass of flesh. Mars lands and slowly tries to catch her breath.
(End theme)
"Mars?! You sent Pluto off? We could have used her powers to fend off this monster!"
"I don't want anyone else to lose their powers because of me. This monster wants my sister dead and no doubt wants me to suffer the same fate! Leave this fight with me, Saturn. Go."
"I will not. An enemy of yours is an enemy of mine. I'm staying with you whether you like it or not."
"How about I make a suggestion?" Lance spoke out.
The Sailor pair turned their attention back on Lance and gasped in horror at what was occurring. He chuckled as a new arm emerged from out of the bloody stump. As a result of growing a new arm, his magical power was restored in the process.
"What is this monster, immortal?!" Mars screamed. "How… can… I… win?"
"You better leave this to me, Mars."
"I said no."
"But, Mars…"
"No! Get out of here!"
Lance steps forward and shoots out a finger from his right hand. Mars leaps forward and pushes Saturn away as the finger pierced through her chest cavity. Saturn gasps in utter disbelief as a single finger from Lance impaled Mars's chest.
"Mars!!"
The demon turns around and punches forward, which in turn created an invisible force that knocks Saturn away from the area. The senshi of destruction was sent crashing through a tree and was left unconscious from the demon's tremendous force. Lance drops Mars to the ground and watches as she struggles against a pool of her own blood. Once again, like a sick-minded lunatic, the demonic entity licks the blood from his fingers.
"A valiant effort, Mars. You're willing to sacrifice your own life for the sake of others. Typical hero theatrics. So, you wish for an honorable death? I shall grant you thee, but first… You have something that I need."
With that said, Lance picks Sailor Mars from the ground and hoisted her near lifeless form over his head. He held her as if she were his new trophy. However, Ardhamon sits up and hurls another Solar Wind Destroyer. Beowulfmon follows it up with another Frozen Hunter. Lance takes both attacks head on and storms off towards the two fusion warriors. He delivers a devastating clothesline, which sent Ardhamon flying up and landing down. Lance then executes an elbow smash across Beowulfmon's spine. Both warriors were left lying under Lance's feet. Now this was his final chance to take what he desired for a long time.
"Now take what I need."
Lance snatches Sailor Mars' brooch and rips it off from her chest. The raven-haired girl screamed out in agony as her sailor outfit faded away and returned to her civilian clothing. Rei loses consciousness and was dropped to the ground. Lance holds up the brooch and absorbs every last trace of its power through him. His body began to emit a dark aura and he undergoes yet another transformation.
Sailor Saturn sits up and watches the evil entity's power growing tremendously. She hasn't felt a power this overwhelming since Galaxia years ago.
"We were… too late… Mars… We've failed…"
The sorcerer's laughs echoed throughout the city. His form was now enveloped into a cocoon-like casing as he was undergoing his final transformation into his true, sinister form. Finally, the dark lord would ravage his invincible power upon the helpless. Earth has now officially begun to witness a new age of darkness.
Meanwhile, everyone from the train had departed to come forth into the park. This included Takato and the Tamers, the other legendary warriors and Yusuke. Unfortunately, they had arrived too late. The bodies of Rei, Saturn, Ardhamon, Beowulfmon and the other remaining legendary warriors were left lying.
"Look up there!" Inumon pointed out. "I'm sensing pure evil from that cocoon!"
"No doubt it's Pharaohmon! We were too late!" Dark Gabumon cried. "Our worst nightmares have come true!"
"I refuse to believe it!" Takato said, "Himura! There's got to be something we have to do!"
"I'm afraid… We're screwed. Not even our digimon will be able to break through that force field containing that cocoon!"
Elsewhere, Dimitro, Vega, Jaarin and Sam did nothing. They knew full well that their efforts would not be enough to tear down the cocoon casing. Dimitro nods to his team and walks off into the night.
"Shouldn't we at least…"
"No, Jaarin. We don't stand a chance," Dimitro replied. "Let's go, guys."
"Oh, Henry. What kind of enemy are we dealing with?"
The older team takes a departure from the park, but this eventually led Yusuke in. He stopped almost immediately once he laid his eyes upon the cocoon.
"Holy crap! Look at the size of that thing!"
Yami Yugi and his group found themselves transported at the middle of the site. Takato and the others located them almost immediately.
"Yugi!" Takato calls out.
"Takato! Tamers! My guess that we were too late," the former pharaoh said.
"No duh," Rika retorted. "I suggest we attack! He's probably vulnerable as we speak. Renamon?"
"No, our attacks will not make a difference even at his current state," the vulpine replied.
"For once. I'll have to put my machismo aside and agree with foxy," Terriermon stated. "That shield of his is going to cancel out our attacks."
"Is this true, Felinismon? We can't do anything but sit on our hides?!" Joey asked.
"I'm afraid so. There's nothing we can do. Not one of us stands a chance against him."
"Guys! Something's happening!" Jeri screamed out.
"Oh, man! I should have written out my will before we left," Kazu muttered.
"I'm too young to die!" Kenta shrieked.
"Himura. I'm not going to show any fear like those two scaredy cats," Yui implied.
"Me neither. Though, I wonder what he will look like in his new form."
"I don't even want to think about it," Inumon said as he shivered.
(Play Final Fantasy VII theme Sephiroth's Sinister theme)
With a loud crack, the cocoon opens up and unveils a large column of dark light. The roar of the demonic entity echoed throughout the city and forces the cocoon to explode into data fragments. The dark one finally reveals his true form and cleared the smoke cloud surrounding him.
Looking on from on top of a skyscraper was Metaldevidramon. He had a clear-eyes view of the sorcerer's emergence.
"At last, I get to gaze upon your presence, Pharaohmon."
Sailor Saturn crawls over to the fallen Rei Hino and closes her eyes in shame. The legendary warriors were also in the same condition as Rei and were out of commission.
"Rei… Was this really worth saving your own sister?" Saturn asked.
Meanwhile, the entire crew watched as the true Pharaohmon looks across over his newly acquired body. No longer were there any indications of human flesh. Lance was forever gone and was confined inside the demon's body. Despite the title name give to him, he looked nothing like any normal pharaoh. His body was consisted of body armor and a baggy black pants. His feet consisted of dark, black boots. His flesh was a grayish color with battle scars across his exposed chest. His face was demonic in nature. His eyes were pale as the moonlight and gave no indication of a soul. His canine teeth were long and sharp. A pair of demonic wings spread out from his back and was quite a magnificent sight to behold. A dragon's head came sprouting out from his back and widened its mouth. The built on his body was muscular and well proportioned. His appearance was more of an evil gargoyle than a pharaoh. Despite his appearance, Pharaohmon carried a pharaoh battle mask and a cobra scepter.
Beelzebumon stopped beside a tree stump while recovering from his injuries inflicted by Wardevidramon earlier ago. His eyes widened in fright at the power Pharaohmon was emitting.
"Damn… So much for catching a break. This is what we have to deal with? Here I thought Wardevidramon was tough. This guy's power scares even me…"
"Pharaohmon… I thought this day would come again," Felinismon said.
"Uh, so that's Pharaohmon? Um, he looks a lot uglier than I expected," Terriermon said.
"Takatomon. His presence is stronger than I imagined."
"Isn't that obvious?"
"Yes, but it's possible he could be hiding some reserved power."
"Dark Gabumon? This is your first time seeing Pharaohmon in his true form, right?" Yui asked.
"Yes and what a repulsive sight!"
"Um, maybe we should have come a little bit more prepared," Inumon said.
Pharaohmon looks out towards the full moon and cracks a grin. The demonic entity unleashes a bloody roar that manages to cause the entire city district to tremble under his frightening power.
(End theme)
At last, Pharaohmon has revealed his true form. After absorbing Sailor Mars' power, he finally achieves his ultimate goal. Now the Tamers, alongside Yugi's group, face off with perhaps their most challenging enemy to date. Will Yusuke make a difference to this showdown? The era of darkness has descended down upon the earth.
[Preview]
Takato: Hey, guys! Looks like I'll be calling the shots for the next chapter. Well, Pharaohmon has showed his true, ugly side. But will he back up his claims of having the strongest power on the planet?
Yugi: You spoke too soon.
Agunimon: Nothing we do will hurt this guy!
Pharaohmon: Your attempts are pitiful, young warriors. If you wish to attack me, then by all means go for it. It will only prove to be useless.
Felinismon: Pharaohmon! I will help Yugi whatever it takes to defeat you!
Pharaohmon: Like I ever needed you! You're useless! You'll die with your new friends!
Jeri: What's this? My D-Ark is acting up!
Felinismon: Why am I suddenly gaining power from this girl?
Yusuke: Damn, I knew I should amped up my spirit gun!
Pharaohmon: I'm disappointed with your efforts. I'll tell you what. I'll give you two weeks to practice and train, heroes. I will host a tournament with many stipulations.
Takato: What's the deal? Why a tournament?
Pharaohmon: To prove who is really worthy to face me one on one. I'll enter myself into the competition to make things more interesting. There will be a host of different matches thrown together. Duel card matches, death matches and even one on one battles with digimon partners. Prove your worth to me. We shall see who will come out on top in this contest of gladiators. I expect to see only the strongest and most worthy. That includes you, Takato. Yugi Muto. Spirit Detective. Legendary warriors. Remaining Sailor Senshi. Inumon.
Saturn: Make sure not to miss the next chapter to the saga!
The Demonic Pharaohmon's Invincibility! A New Challenge Issued!
Takato: Pharaohmon…
Yugi: We accept your challenge!
Kanius: Pharaohmon's kicking some ass next chapter. If you thought his actions were repulsive in this chapter, then don't expect anything pretty next chapter.
Coral: No kidding, dude. This is some fcked up shit.
Kanius: Be sure to check back for the next chapter! Now, I'll be putting the finishing touches to my Bebimon Saga. Until then, peace out!