YuYuGiDigiMoon: The Wrath of Pharaohmon

by Kanius

This is a crossover series putting the YuGiOh, Digimon Tamers, Digimon Frontier, Sailor Moon and Yu Yu Hakusho into an arc series. Update 09 13 05: Finally, the The Wrath of Pharaohmon is over! Come and read the finale! Our heroes return home!

20. The Demonic Pharaohmon's Invincibility! ...

Kanius: Hi again, guys! It's been a while since I had a chance to continue this story. My apologies but I really had to finish up my Bebimon series. With that out of the way, I can freely get back on track with this one.

Coral: This suspense is killing me, dude! We deserve to know what Pharaohmon is really capable of and what rules he does planned for this supposed tournament.

Kanius: Let be the first to say that it will not be like the Cell Games or Dark Tournament. It will be your standard fight- Er, I better not spoil anymore! You'll just have to read along to find out. Enjoy the fic!

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The Demonic Pharaohmon's Invincibility! A New Challenge Issued!

Shibuya Park

The groups 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 gave off.

"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. He began to examine his body and enjoyed what he was looking at. The demon began to speak within his thoughts and the sound of his voice sounded deep and demonic yet it was somewhat elegant.

"At last, my true body has returned to me. Now these pathetic mortals will bow before my majestic power. Humans and digimon shall fear my overwhelming presence."

"Holy crap! So this is the Pharaohmon in the flesh?!" Yusuke exclaimed. "I can feel this guy's energy from here and this is really scary stuff!"

Takato, Yugi and their comrades were speechless. Even the digimon felt the dark presence from Pharaohmon's power and they were utter frightened beyond their wits. It was stronger than anything they've felt.

"Guilmon? You're trembling, boy," Takato said. "Are you that anxious of fighting him?!"

"No… More like scared out of my wits. This guy is giving off a scarier vibe than the D-Reaper."

"You're kidding?! And the D-Reaper was no joke."

"Renamon. Is this true?" Rika asked her neon-furred partner.

"I'm afraid so. If we even dare to attack together, we still might not stand a chance."

"Who cares?! We can take this guy if we put our minds to it!" Inumon proclaimed. "Isn't that right, Himura?! There's nothing that can stop us!"

"Oh boy… Please realize what we're up against here!"

"Don't bother with the mutt, kid. There's nothing in that head of his he can use to think. Oh I forgot. He lacks a brain."

"Shut it, jabornie."

"Want to make something of it?!"

"Be silent you two!" a deep male voice calls out.

The Tamers and their partners turned to find Yami Yugi walking towards them. Accompanying the former pharaoh was his friends and… To the Tamers' surprise, it was Felinismon. They remembered that very night where Felinismon had infiltrated Hypnos. The Tamers partners all got into defensive stances, except Inumon and Dark Gabumon.

"Yugi! Get away from that cat girl! She's on Pharaohmon's side! Get away from her!" Takato exclaimed.

"You're back for payback aren't you?! We won't forget what you did at Hypnos," Henry snapped. "You nearly killed Mr. Yamaki and the crew!"

"Everyone! Whoa, calm down!" Joey said.

"Please, I have taken care of everything," Yami Yugi spoke. "Using the powers of my Millennium magic, I successfully removed the evil within her heart. She will not attack us and has volunteered to help us crush Pharaohmon."

"Whoa, well why didn't you just tell us?" Terriermon replied.

"Well you nearly jumped out of your skin and tried to attack her," Tristan said. "Jeez, you guys need to lighten up."

"Um, there's no time to be lightening up, Tristan," Kazu panicked. "Pharaohmon's been released!"

"Yeah and judging on the look on his face, he seems like he's ready to go at it!" Kenta screamed. "I say we get the heck out of here before he decides to come down here!"

Suddenly, there was a deep laughter echoing from the heavens and this alone manages to catch everyone's attention. Pharaohmon shifted his focus off his form and onto his enemies presently in attendance. The demon grins devilishly and soars down towards the ground. He makes a swift stop before his landing and levitates about.

The Tamers' digimon prepared themselves for combat while defending their partners. Yami Yugi's Millennium Puzzle immediately started to react and set off a bright aura. Pharaohmon looks over his shoulder to find the fallen bodies of the six legendary warriors. He also noticed the absence of the three Sailor Senshi he had previously defeated for their energy brooches. He found Sailor Saturn carrying off an unconscious Rei Hino. She kept her eyes position towards Pharaohmon and wielded her Silence Glaive.

"Pharaohmon. So you've finally shown yourself again, demon. I'll never forget that grotesque appearance of yours," Felinismon hissed with venom in her voice. "You used me!"

Pharaohmon makes eye contact with his former minion and grins. The feline prepared to attack the demon, but was restrained back by Renamon and Inumon. The female fox nodded her head to Felinismon.

"No, let me at that unforgiving bastard!"

"He will kill you without any second thought. Besides, we might need you to extract information on his monster."

"She's right you know," Inumon said. "You just might know his weaknesses."

"Felinismon. How good it is to see you… Made some new friends I see," Pharaohmon said with a deep chuckle. "Well I hope you've enjoyed spending time with your new friends, because soon I shall wipe them off the face of existence. Mmm, I knew you were going to betray me one day. It was inevitable, Felinismon. Still, it's a shame you had to grow soft and fail your mission. Because of that failure, you will die with little Yugi."

"You leave her out of this, Pharaohmon! You used this poor girl when she was merely a child! Her mind was poisoned by the evil you represent. You have no honor."

"Oh, is that so, pharaoh? You wish to explain what honor really means? What do you represent? Tell me. I'm anxious to know."

"That's enough out of you!" Inumon exclaimed. "I've heard enough from you and you're big mouth!"

"So I see we have ourselves a big mouth hot shot. My guess is that I don't frighten you one bit."

"You pretty much said it, pal. I really don't give a damn how strong you've become, I'm going to put that to the test myself!"

"You tell him, Inumon!" Yui cheered. "Black Gabumon. C'mon, just put aside your hate for Inumon. We have to work together."

"Ok. But, lets not forget. I'm doing this for you and not the mutt."

"Agreed."

"So we have to volunteers?" Pharaohmon said. "Any others? How about you, Takato?"

Takato stood his ground and reaches out for his D-Ark. He steps forward next to Guilmon and prepared to bio-merge together. Rika and Henry made the same decision as their team leader. They were going to fight Pharaohmon despite the power he currently possesses. Kazu and Kenta hid behind Guardromon while trembling in their shoes. Jeri was mildly frightened yet was brave enough to stand next to Felinismon. The feline looks down at Jeri and gasped in shock.

"Hey! It's that girl! She's the one with the deceased partner! The poor thing is actually putting on a brave front? If she's brave enough to stand up against Pharaohmon, then so am I!"

"I'm sorry to hear about how this monster used you," Jeri whispered.

"Kid, I won't forgive him for treating me like a puppet for all these years. You've given me new strength and confidence to face up to my so-called former master."

"I have? How so?"

"Just by walking up and showing courage. I guess Leomon was right about you after all."

"That's right."

"You have the true heart of a lion."

"That's exactly like he said to me! How did you-"

"You'd be surprised at the many mystical powers I possess, Jeri. I can read people's thoughts. Yours is no different. Now what do you say we send Pharaohmon back to the tomb where he belongs?"

"You bet! Takato! It's time! Calumon, if you will!"

The tiny white digimon came flying out of Jeri's arms and the bright red emerald on his forehead set off a bright aura. The Tamers' D-Arks were quickly activated as a result of Calumon's boost of energy. One by one, the Tamer trio was being transformed into transcendent data forms and being merged with their digimon partners.

BIO-MERGE ACTIVATE!!

"Bio-merge activate!!" the Tamers cried out in unison.

"Guilmon bio-merge!! Gallantmon!!"

"Renamon bio-merge!! Sakuyamon!!"

"Terriermon bio-merge!! Mega Gargomon!!"

Inumon and Dark Gabumon were next as they stepped out to digivolve. Yui was lacking a digivice at the moment. That is until Calumon's light created a brand new D-Ark device from out of nowhere. The device drops into Yui's hands. She looks on with shock but knew what she must do. Himura looked on as his D3 was upgraded into a D-Ark.

"Whoa! How did this happen?!" Himura wondered with a puzzled look.

"Who cares?! Let's put them to good use, Himura!" Yui said. "Dark Gabumon! Shinka!"

"Inumon! That goes for you too, buddy!"

With that said, the siblings' new D-Arks activated and lets loose a pair of lights. Their partners were bathed in this light and immediately gaining more power. More than enough to have them digivolve into their mega forms.

"Inumon!! Warp Shinka!!"

"Dark Gabumon!! Warp Shinka!!"

"Youkai Inumon!!"

"Shadow Metalgarurumon!!"

The five digivolved Mega digimon stood out on the battlegrounds with everyone else looking on. Yami Yugi's Millennium Puzzle sets off another aura of light and quickly draws out his Dark Magician card. Using the mystical magic of his puzzle item, Yugi summons forth the Dark Magician to life.

Jeri looks over to Felinismon and nods her head. The feline leaps out and stands poised for attack.

"Wow, I can't believe I'm going to be fighting my former lord. Well, he brought this upon himself. He will pay for using me like expendable garbage. Jeri, I won't let you down, kid."

Beelzebumon comes walking out from the park forest despite injuries that was inflicted on him by his previous encounter with Wardevidramon. He draws out his gun blaster and loads it.

"Wait for me, fellas… Damn that dragon for cheapshotting me…"

"My… My… Look at how amusing you fools look at the moment. Now this is quite a sight. Who would have thought this day would eventually come? Takato. Yugi. Felinismon the traitor. Your acts of bravery will only lead to your own demise. If you were much smater, you'd realize that I stand above you in terms of authority and power. Oh well. You've just sealed your fates."

Pharaohmon held his scepter tightly and was poised to attack his adversaries. He quickly makes his first move and heads towards Gallantmon's direction until he phased out. This caught the exalted knight by surprise as he was left confused. Sakuyamon looks up and finds no traces of Pharaohmon.

"Where did he go?!" Gallantmon asked. "Damn! That was fast!"

"Uh! Did you manage to see that, mutt?!"

"No way! I'm good with speed but not that good!"

"You guys better not let your guards down!" Felinismon warned the group. "He's merely toying with you. Trust me. I know his tricks."

"I see that we have a smart one in the group," Pharaohmon's voice booms out. "Felinismon. You certainly do makeup for the brains of their team. Otherwise, they'd have no idea where I'll strike next."

"Be silent, demon!"

"Dark Magician. Keep your guard up and sense out any traces of his dark presence," Yami Yugi commanded his magician.

Suddenly, Felinismon pointed out towards her left direction and attempted to warn them. But Pharaohmon quickly came out of hiding and flies through Mega Gargomon and Sakuyamon. Both of whom were struck down within the blink of an eye. They didn't even have a chance to defend themselves.

"Damn! Rika! Henry!" Gallantmon calls out to his allies. "I didn't even detect him! He moves way to fast!"

"Talking to yourself, Takato?"

The exalted knight stops in his place as he heard a voice whispering from behind his back. He turns and comes into face-to-face contact with the demon himself. Pharaohmon lashes out at Gallantmon with his claws and knocks him back. The knight retaliates by attempting a charge with his shield intact. Pharaohmon easily saw his aggressor's attack coming and sidesteps him with ease.

"He merely just sidestepped me! I can't even hit him at this close range."

"What's the matter, Takato? Am I too fast for you? The truth is that you're too slow to implement an attack. I can judge your every move before you attempt to make them."

"You're bluffing! There's no-"

"Have you already forgotten about my Scrabmon? They possess the same ability, yet you were able to adapt to their fighting ability and defeated them over this period of time. You've improved slightly but it's still not enough. I myself possess greater abilities than my minions."

"Well, isn't that obvious?"

"Now… Again. Attack me seriously. Maybe then I can consider you a challenge."

"Don't toy with me!" Gallantmon screamed out as his pushed his saber forward. "Lighting Joust!!"

The knight sent out a strong wave of energy through the tip of his saber and sends it across Pharaohmon. Sakuyamon slowly sits up while looking on anxiously.

"This one had better hit it's mark," Takato said within Gallantmon's thoughts.

However, Pharaohmon puts his scepter out in front of him and cancels out the Lighting Joust attack with a single swing. Everyone looks on with utter shock as a single swipe of Pharaohmon's scepter easily dissolved Gallantmon's attack. Youkai Inumon and Shadow Metalgarurumon charged out into the battle. They only had one idea in mind: attack as a unit and to keep on the offensive.

"You guys! Don't do it!" Gallantmon calls out. "He'll easily dispose of you!"

"Not a chance if we work together! You better not screw this up for us, wolf boy!" Youkai Inumon cries out.

"No! You better not screw up, mutt! I'll take Pharaohmon on myself if I have to!"

Pharaohmon doesn't bother to make contact with the digimon duo and merely stood his ground. Youkai Inumon pulls out his twin swords and slams them against Pharaohmon's shoulders. However, the tough skin of the demon caused the sword to bounce back and shatter into pieces. Youkai Inumon looked at his swords with utter disbelief. Pharaohmon merely swipes his hand towards Youkai Inumon's direction and sends him crashing through the dirt.

"Mutt boy may not have been a challenge for you, but allow me to make up for it!" Shadow Metalgarurumon exclaimed.

The dark metallic wolf snaps his jaws and bites Pharaohmon's right arm. The demon didn't hesitate to throw Shadow Metalgarurumon off. He retaliates by merely opening his eyes and sends an invisible barrier force that knocks Shadow Metalgarurumon away.

"You've also betrayed me, Shadow Metalgarurumon. No matter. You were also expendable. These humans have made you soft. I hereby punish you by execution!"

"Oh no! Shadow Metalgarurumon!" Yui cries out. "Leave him alone, you monster!"

The little girl tried to jump out to save her partner, but Himura held her back with a tight grip. She struggled to break free.

"Let me go, Himura!"

"Are you crazy, kid?! Pharaohmon will rip you apart if you try saving him!"

"But he and Inumon are going to be killed if we don't do something!"

"You two better stay put," Felinismon said. "Just leave this with me. I've known this bastard since I was a child."

"But you don't stand a chance, kitty cat," Beelzebumon said. "Well, if you really want to do this, I'm not stopping ya."

"I agree. I don't stand a chance, but I'll hold my own. Jeri. I'd take cover, kid."

Jeri replies to the feline with a nod and takes refuge behind Guardromon. She sits next to Kazu and Kenta to take cover.

"So much for being brave," Kazu teased the girl.

"No. I happen to be taking cover, because Felinismon suggested I should."

"I don't know if we can even trust her," Kenta said.

"Well I trust her. Yugi even said so. But I wonder… Does she really know Leomon?"

Felinismon steps out onto the battlefield and walks past the fallen Tamer megas. However, Gallantmon managed to catch up to her.

"What do you think you're doing?" Gallantmon asked.

"I'm going to face up to my fears. This monster has caused pain and brought about fear in the digital world. He's slain my entire clan! I can't forgive him for that!"

"I understand, but you don't have what it takes to stop him. You just saw what he did to us."

"Yes, I saw what happened. You three were careless. The same goes for Inumon and Shadow Metalgarurumon's actions. You don't know what it was like working for this demon."

The feline clenches his fists tightly and ignores the exalted knight. Her sights were set on Pharaohmon. The demon scans his former disciple and grins.

"Felinismon…"

"Are you satisfied now? Tell me. Are you satisfied that you've managed to regain your true form?"

"Very much so, my dear. I'm surprised you haven't even bothered to acknowledge my victory."

"You haven't won yet."

"But I soon will…"

"Nonsense! I'll kill you myself if I have to. I might not have the power that you currently wield, but I have the will and heart to overcome your darkness!"

"Felinismon. You don't stand a chance. You've disappointed me by throwing away everything I have given you. If you would have still served me and taken Yugi's Millennium Puzzle, you could have been my queen. We would have crushed these worms ourselves. Alas, you threw it all away just to show sympathy for these pathetic humans."

"Because they'd rather live freely than be ruled under a demon such as yourself! I can't believe I was serving for the likes of you! I'd rather die a slow, painful death than to ever take orders from a heartless beast! You're responsible for slaying my tribe!"

"I slain them in order to save you, Felinismon! Don't you ever forget that!"

Pharaohmon stands his ground with his scepter intact while Felinismon circled the demon like a predator stalking her prey.

"Wow, that cat girl really had some issues," Tristan commented.

"I don't blame her. All those years for working for that creep and what does she get in return?" Joey said. "He threatened to kill her if she didn't defeat Yug."

"She's finally facing up to her greatest fear," Yami Yugi stated. "But she has no chance against Pharaohmon. My Dark Magician will be here just in case things get out of hand."

"Let's just pray that it doesn't turn out that way," said Tea.

Meanwhile, Yusuke made sure not to set of his spiritual presence and watches the face off with the two former allies. His interest in the whole scenario slightly peaked for the time being.

"Isn't she just going to make a move right away? He's clearly open for an attack. I would have just slammed my damn fists in his face without hesitation."

Felinismon quickly jumps up and flips over Pharaohmon. She lands with grace and puts up a fighting stance. Pharaohmon merely turned around. She leaps forward and slashes him across the chest with her claws. The demon throws out a punch and connects with Felinismon's stomach.

"Hey! That's not right! He's hitting a woman!" Youkai Inumon calls out. "C'mon, punk… We're getting back in there!"

"Don't interfere!" Shadow Metalgarurumon promptly stated. "This is her fight. We'll intervene when she wants us too"

"Hello?! She's going to get her butt kicked!"

"She wants Pharaohmon for herself. We better respect her wishes."

"Geez, I wouldn't want to wish this on anyone."

Pharaohmon walks over to a kneeling Felinismon. The feline was slowly recovering from the vicious blow delivered to her stomach. She had the breath nearly knocked out of her but she realized that Pharaohmon was only using a portion of his strength.

"One blow and you are already down to your knees. I'm disappointed in you, Felinismon. Haven't you learned anything from the training I've given you? Surely you can take more than just that."

"Shut up! I don't want you to speak to me ever again!"

With that said, Felinismon ignored the pain and slams her fist against Pharaohmon's face. The demon goes staggering back with a surprised look. The feline follows it up by slashing her claws in midair, and unleashing an array of energy blades through her slashes.

"Feline Lash!!"

The blades targeted solely for Pharaohmon as they attached themselves through his body. Felinismon charges forward and executes a spinning back kick.

"How did you like that, master?!" the feline said mockingly. "Did I go rough on you?! I hope so!"

"Yeah! She nailed him!" Guardromon cheered on.

"Way to go, Felinismon!" cried Jeri. "That's the way to do it!"

"Cool! If she keeps this up, we'll finish Pharaohmon for good," Joey said. "You know, Yug. Here I was actually starting to worry about this guy."

"No! You are looking close enough! Those attacks did not harm Pharaohmon in anyway," Yugi said. "Plus, Pharaohmon isn't one to be defeated so easily. Felinismon had better keep her guard up."

"I don't about you, but I say he's finished," Youkai Inumon said. "Just let me finish the job."

"You're really asking for it," Shadow Metalgarurumon said. "Those attacks did nothing to him. Pharaohmon's practically pumped himself with so much power that those attacks would only tickle him."

"If that's the case, then we'd better get her away from there!" Gallantmon exclaimed. "Sakuyamon! Let's move out!"

"If only I could even move… Pharaohmon's punches clearly were strong enough to put me down…"

"Damn, I guess it's just down to me and those two," the knight said while focusing on canine and the dark wolf. "Inumon! Dark Gabumon! We're going to pull Felinismon out of there!"

"Right! Did you hear that, punk?"

"I heard you, wolf boy!"

"Say it, don't spray it."

While Pharaohmon ripped the blades out from his body, his wounds were completely healed up. The feline was completely taken back in utter disbelief. She had forgotten about Pharaohmon's magical abilities to regenerate lost and damaged tissue. The demon chuckle deeply as he stalked for Felinismon.

"How can I ever hope to defeat him on my own? I let my own stubbornness and pride get to me. Jeri… Kiddo, I'm sorry I failed you… Maybe if I had strength and power like Leomon, I would have made a great partner for you. You're clearly the person I've always wanted to become… A peaceful and fun-loving person with pure heart. Pharaohmon had taken advantage of my innocent soul…"

"Felinismon! Get back!" Gallantmon cries out. "We're coming through!"

The feline responds by leaping away from harm's way. She goes rolling across the dirt and finds herself lying against Jeri's feet.

"Are you going to be okay?"

"I'll manage, kiddo."

"Tell me, do you know Leomon?"

"Wha…? Leomon?"

Back on the battlefield, Pharaohmon found himself in a struggle with Gallantmon. The exalted knight pushed Pharaohmon away with his shield and slashes at him with his saber.

"Clearly you don't have what it takes to take our attacks at once!"

"Oh, Takato. You really are a dense one, aren't you? You clearly don't know what I'm about to do to you at this very moment."

"Oh? Well you'll have to take that out on us too!" exclaimed Youkai Inumon.

Pharaohmon merely dropped his scepter and held his arms out in front of him. He then waves to his three adversaries to 'bring it'.

"All right, guys! On my signal!" Gallantmon calls out. "FIRE!!"

"DARK FLAME HOUND!!"

"ICE WOLF CLAW!!"

"SHIELD OF THE JUST!!"

By summoning their attacks together, Pharaohmon was left out in the open and was an easy target for the ongoing attacks. His eyes widened with a shocked expression.

"WHAT'S THIS?!"

The combined attacks collided with Pharaohmon and caused him a great deal of pain. He felt half of his body being ripped apart from the blast. He manages to use his last ounce of strength to send the combined blast soaring into the heavens. The digimon looked across to realize that their attack had made its impressionable mark on Pharaohmon. The demon's right portion of his body was gone and melted away from the blast.

"All right! We got him! He's clearly a handicap now!" Youkai Inumon said.

"Um, duh. Isn't that obvious?" Shadow Metalgarurumon muttered.

"Yay! They did it!" Yui cheered on. "They did it, Himura!"

"That's a relief. Now can you three just get it over with?"

Despite their celebrations, Ardhamon had a completely different opinion as he started to rise to his feet. He looks ahead to find Pharaohmon at the Tamers' mercy or so they thought.

"No… He's not finished… He's clearly still dangerous as he ever was…"

This statement alone was overheard by Felinismon's keen hearing. She knew full well that her former master wouldn't be brought down by such a valiant effort.

"Hey, look! One of those legendary warrior guys are up!" Kazu points out.

"He's a what now?" Kenta asked.

"You don't remember these guys? Geez, you need to re-adjust your head a little more. He's one of the legendary warrior digimon that's been helping out Takato and the guys. At least, I'd hope so."

Gallantmon notices Ardhamon slowly walking over towards him and the group. He stops to notice the warrior of flame with injuries inflicted on his body.

"Don't take your eyes off of him! He's not done!"

"What are you saying? We clearly incapacitated him at the moment," Gallantmon said. "We're ready to finish him with one final blow."

"Maybe you're just a little paranoid. Don't worry. Just leave this to us," Youkai Inumon stated clearly.

"You're not getting the picture! He's still at full power and will regenerate himself!"

"You've got to be kidding me?!"

"I'm afraid not, Takato. Though, I admit, that attack was enough to destroy a large portion of my body. However, you're going to have to do much better than that if you hope to defeat me."

With that said, the group turns to see Pharaohmon's body pulsating with dark energy. The deep gashing flesh wound was quickly regenerating the lost tissue. The demon's arm was immediately reformed through the quick regeneration process. In fact, it was back intact and completely healed.

"Oh damn… I did not see this coming!" Shadow Metalgarurumon said. "Um, any other bright ideas, fellas?"

"What is he, immortal?!" Youkai Inumon stuttered nervously. "Immortal?! Aw, crap! He can't be!"

"If you want to believe that yourself, then be my guest," Pharaohmon said. "But I will say this. You have all disappointed me. Your attacks are clearly pitiful. I'm not even fighting you at my very best. My very best would kill you all in one full swoop. I would be dissatisfied if I just killed you right away."

"So, what are you saying? Are you too much of a coward to finish us right away?" Ardhamon asked.

"I wouldn't be saying that, legendary warrior. I've taken you and your allies apart easily. But I will say this. Does every one of you think you can improve overtime to challenge me again?"

"Huh? What are you saying?" Gallantmon asked.

"Well, can you? I need to know if you fools think you can improve your skills overtime. What do you say, Yugi? Pharaohmon asked. "Do you think you can build an army of monsters strong enough to challenge my authority?"

"Pharaohmon? What are you up to?" Yugi thought. "What is your proposal?"

"A simple one really. Each and every one of you has proven to be quite a formidable unit against my minions, but you clearly did not stand a chance against myself. So to prove my strength, I'm going to be hosting a battle tournament."

"What? A battle tournament?" Himura said.

"That's right. I propose we have ourselves a tournament. No, make those two tournaments into one colossal event. One of which will be a Duel Monsters tournament. The other will be your standard fighting tournament. There are certain stipulations to these two tournaments. The winner of the Duel Monsters tournament will decide the stipulations for the final match in the battle tournament. I invite every one of you to the event. However, some of you will be required to join the competition."

"What if we refuse?!" Felinismon asked.

"If you refuse to take part in my tournament, I will kill you and everyone one last of your families. I'll plunge this planet into eternal darkness."

"Ok, he pretty much warned us," Kazu muttered. "Just say yes, guys!"

"Fine, we accept your challenge, Pharaohmon!" Gallantmon said. "Yugi? What do you say? Is that an agreement?"

"Count me in. We'll have a better chance of defeating you if we all enter together."

"Are you sure about that? You seem sure of yourself, Yugi," Pharaohmon stated. "Why not just prove your worth in my tournament? It's time to back up your claims as the world's greatest duelist. In fact, Lance would be honored to face you in a duel."

"Lance?! What have you done to that kid, Pharaohmon?!" Himura calls out. "Don't tell me you-"

"He's inside of me as we speak. But now I have regained my body and will soon rid myself of this expendable boy. But I think it would be amusing if I use him to defeat you Yugi and take your Millennium Puzzle."

"I see you still have an interest in my puzzle."

"Yes, I can't realize my full power until I capture that puzzle. I understand that it has an unlimited supply of mystical energy, which will benefit my cause."

"Fine, we agree to your terms," Gallantmon said. "But hear me out. I guarantee that it will be me that faces you in the end."

"Well then, I really do hope you live up to your promises, Takato. I expect you to be at your absolute when we meet again."

Pharaohmon immediately shifted his attention away from Gallantmon and focused solely on one individual that has kindled his interests. That was none other than Yui Tsubasa. The demon had his eyes set on the little girl.

"Himura? Why is he looking at me?"

"Hey! You better keep your filthy eyes off of my little sister!"

Himura stands in front of Yui with his arms outstretched. The demon chuckled to himself and recalls Yui's ability to sense the supernatural.

"That girl could come in handy after all. That pitiful boy will not be able to protect her at night because I just might go after her."

Pharaohmon picks up the scepter from the ground. The digimon stood their ground, as they were more than ready to attack in case Pharaohmon made any attempt to do so.

"The setting of the tournament venue will be in the digital world. Don't worry if you need a portal to get there. I'll provide one for you. As I recall, there's an old stadium near Zhuqiaomon's domain. I'm sure the sovereigns will be quite interested. I'm putting them on notice too."

"So how long do we have until this proposed tournament of yours?" Youkai Inumon said.

"You have two weeks to prepare for the tournament. Make sure to use your time wisely. I will create a digital portal within the last few days of the second week. I will also gather together my own set of dark digimon who will also participate. I shall enter myself in the tournament."

"Good. You can count me and my friends in, too," Ardhamon said. "When they wake up, I'll tell them everything. You'll regret ever giving us time to train."

"We'll see about that when you enter my tournament, warrior," Pharaohmon said.

"Why don't we just forget this stupid tournament and I just fight you right now?" Ardhamon said.

"Please, you are in no condition. I would have no problem with killing you right away," said Pharaohmon. "But I'd rather test out my strength against you at your very best. Use the time wisely."

Pharaohmon looks out towards the skies and spreads out his demonic wings. He turns back towards the group with a grin.

"Remember, you only have two weeks. When it's all said and done, I will come out the winner and plunge your world into darkness. The sovereigns will have NO choice but to turn their domains over to me. My dream will finally come true after many eons. This will be an event surely to be remembered forever. I can't wait to see the looks of fear across the pitiful humans faces."

As soon as he said that, Yui turns away from Pahraohmon's fearsome appearance and hugs her brother tightly.

"Yes, that's it! That's the look! Ha! Ha! Remember, two weeks from now. Get yourselves into the best shape of your life. Yugi. You and your friends better sharpen up those dueling skills. Until then…"

With that said, Pharaohmon takes off into the heavens and flies out furhter across the city's distance. He leaves everyone to gather, clean up the mess left by the demon's destruction and discuss their plans.

"Two weeks, huh? We had better make it count," Gallantmon said. "Hey, everyone! Are you all right?"

"We'll manage," Sakuyamon said. "Mega Gargomon? You heard the announcement, right?"

"Oh yeah… Dang, it felt like my guts were stomped out," Mega Gargomon said. "Be glad he go for the crowned jewels, Henry. Gag"

"I'm stunned. It's not in Pharaohmon's nature to call for this proposed tournament," Felinismon said.

"Why do you think he would want a tournament?" Jeri asked.

"My guess is to test out his body and to find out who is worthy of facing him in the final battle," Felinismon said as she held her head.

"Oh, are you all right? You took a pretty nasty blow from that monster," the girl said. "Let me help you up."

"No, I'm fine. I've been through much worse."

"Please, I insist…"

Jeri puts Felinismon's right arm over her left shoulder and holds her up. The feline ignored the pain from her stomach and kindly nods to Jeri. Just then, Jeri's D-Ark sets of a reaction and scans the feline thoroughly. Felinismon's wounds were healed from the scan and even she was surprised.

"My wounds are healed?"

"What is this? Why did my D-Ark go off?"

"I think we should ask ourselves that later. C'mon, those legendary warriors need some help."

Jeri nods in agreement as she and the feline marched down towards the open field with everyone else. They attempted to do everything they could to revive the legendary warriors from their slumbers.

"Thanks for everything guys," Ardhamon said. "It's really important that they know."

"Don't worry. We're all in this together. Besides, I bet you'd want nothing more than to get your hands on Pharaohmon," Gallantmon said.

"More like kicking his ass! Hey, speaking of which… Where did those Sailor girls go? They were here just a minute ago?"

"Yeah, I could have sworn to have seen one with a blade," Youkai Inumon said. "Damn, it must suck for them to have lost their powers to that monster."

"I'm sure they'll find a way to gain their powers back. I mean doesn't every good guy eventually regain their power?" Kazu wondered. "Right?"

"Um, I don't think they're listening, Kazu."

"Unfortunately, they might not regain their powers," said Felinismon. "Pharaohmon has already absorbed all of it. It will take a miracle to gain back their powers."

"It's a shame really," Jeri sighed.

Himura noticed that his younger sister was away from the group and looking across the skies. He walks over to Yui and places a hand on her right shoulder.

"Yui? What's wrong?"

"Why did Pharaohmon look at me?"

"Huh?"

"Why did he look at me? What does he have planned for me? Himura, you have to tell me!"

"I-I don't know. But I will do everything I can to protevt you. Inumon and Dark Gabumon will be here to protect you."

"What if it isn't enough? He's too powerful…"

"Yui. You can't think like that. Just believe in us and we will sacrifice ourselves to protect you."

Himura hugs Yui tightly with tears coming down the boy's eyes. Yui merely stared off into space with a blank look until she gave into a hug for her older brother.

"Himura… Thank you."

"Pharaohmon. Whatever you have planned in that sick mind of yours, I won't let you go nowhere my sister. I promise that if Takato doesn't end up taking you down, then it's up to me to stand up to you! Mark my words, Pharaohmon."

Elsewhere within the park, Yusuke made his way out through the exit. He couldn't believe at the amount of dark energy Pharaohmon was giving off. He would have intervened but the Tamers were in the way and he would have rather taken action without their assistance. He also didn't feel right to know that a little child, Yui, was in the way and could have gotten hurt.

"Shoot. So this is who we're going to deal with? Those kids couldn't take him down. It looks like it'll be up to him to put him down. Damn, I don't think even my Shotgun will do jack squat. Screw it. I'll have to find a way to amp up my spirit energy."

"Ah, maybe you ought to go see Genaki, there Yusuke," a not-so familiar cheery voice was heard.

Yusuke was taken back by surprise as he came into contact with a young woman with light, blue hair. Her outfit consisted of a white sweat shirt, black running pants and white boots. She puts on a cutesy act in front of the rebellious boy. Yusuke simply rolled his eyes in slight annoyance.

"Botan?!"

"Hello there, Yusuke!"

"So I guess you came to investigate Pharaohmon?"

"Of course, silly. I just went to tell Kurama, Hiei and Kuwabara on the situation. Yusuke, you will have to go see Genkai to help train you. This Pharaohmon's power makes the Saint Beasts look like cupcakes."

"Cupcakes? Geez, did you really have to say that?"

"Well, I could say that he's more like a giant chocolate cake. That makes him bigger than four little cupcakes…"

"Would you stop bringing up the pastries?! You're making me hungry already."

"Sorry about the little comparisons, but this is urgent. I've informed Koenma. He's sent me to tell this right away."

"So, it's back to the ol' training from hell, huh? Good. I'll have to go see how the old granny is up to."

"Now, Yusuke. You only have two weeks to prepare for this. The others have already been informed."

"Funny, he never did mention me or the other guys."

"Maybe not now, but he will send one of his minions to hunt you down and make sure you don't even make it to the tournament."

"There's nothing that's going to keep me from busting in into that darn tournament. He's just scared of what I'm about to do to him."

"Be very cautious, Yusuke. I'll be around when you need me."

"Where do you think you're going?"

"I'm going to investigate this case. You have to get ready to meet with Genkai. I'll be sure to fill you in on any new information that I manage to pick up. Keep in touch."

As soon as she said that, Botan throws out her broom and rides off into the night skies to proceed on her investigation. The teen was left to consider the only option he has at the present moment.

"Back to another session of hell with the old lady... Then again, I could really use the training to amp up my spirit energy. Heh, this could be better than I expected."

Outskirts out of Shibuya Park

There was an empty seat near a closed bus station. Sailor Saturn had set Rei Hino's body on the seat. She kneels in front of her unconscious friend and held her hand to check her pulse.

"Good, I can still hear her pulse. Oh Rei… Why did you put yourself through with that?"

Rei was slowly regaining her senses by opening her eyes. Her focus comes back slowly as Sailor Saturn came into perfect view.

"Rei?! Rei? Are you all right, Rei?"

"Sa-turn?"

"Rei! It's good to know that you're fine. I had thought Pharaohmon had done you in."

"It's going… to take… more than that… to put me… away."

"Rei! Saturn!" a pair of feminine voices calls out.

Sailor Saturn immediately turns to find Pluto and Mercury carrying Makoto and Minako. The raven-haired Outer nods her head and helps to place the other two next to Rei.

"Saturn. Did you manage to retrieve their power brooches before you departed?" Pluto asked.

"Yes, I did," Saturn replied. "I managed to snare them before Pharaohmon battled those children."

"Good. I still can't believe that monster absorbed their powers," Mercury said. "We're dealing with an enemy more powerful than even Beryl herself."

"Pharaohmon may eventually reach Galaxia-level if he continues to steal more power," Pluto said. "I can foresee the events that will lead up after he reaches full power. I see total destruction and all of humanity will be wiped out. We must prevent an alternate future like that from occurring."

"Anything else?" Mercury asked.

"The fate of the tournament will be determined by a tournament. Pharaohmon had already proposed this to the children and their digimon partners. I will give you more detail later. First, we must tend to Rei, Minako, and Makoto."

"Cammy… Where's Cammy?" Rei asked.

"I'm right here, Rei."

Rei looks ahead to find Cammy running towards her. The sisters embraced each other fondly. The other Sailors were happy to know that Cammy would be in good hands.

"Rei… I'm so glad you're fine. I'm sorry for you losing your Sailor powers…"

"No, you're safety is more important to me. Don't worry. We'll find a way to regain my powers. The same goes for Makoto and Minako. I promise that we'll protect you Cammy."

"Oh, Rei…"

The girl embraced Rei tightly as tears rolled down her eyes. Those years spent with her father had taken a toll on her. She wanted to get away from the man, who tried everything he could to prevent her from ever meeting Rei.

"Father always tried everything we could to prevent me from seeing you…"

"Father?!"

"Yes. I can't believe he would try something like that with me…"

"Keeping two sisters apart from each other?" Mercury. "How awful…"

"What kind of a father would do such a heinous act?!" Saturn said. "Pluto?"

"It's a family issue Rei and Cammy will have to deal with on their own. Pharaohmon is far more important as we speak. As soon as Makoto and Minako regain their consciousness, we shall begin to plan out a way to help these three regain their lost power. I think there maybe a way…"

"How? Our powers were lost to that monster! That monster emerged out of that boy because he fed off of our powers alone!"

"I know only one way and only Cammy holds a key to that secret."

"Cammy?"

The girls shifted their focus on the younger Hino sibling. Cammy wondered why they decided to bring her name into the conversation.

"What could my sister have anything to do with this? Could she actually help to regain our powers?" Rei said in thought.

Elsewhere in Shibuya

The dark presence of Pharaohmon lands on top of a building roof. He closes his large demonic wings and scans his surroundings. He found no traces of any outsiders barging into business.

"Excellent. I sense no intruders… Those foolish children. What they don't understand is that this will not be your ordinary tournament. Did I also mention that there be dead involved? That's right. It'll be a pleasure to see them kill one another just to get a shot at me."

Suddenly, Pharaohmon sensed the presence of two enormous powers. He turned to find the cyborg dragon, Metaldevidramon, and Brimstone. The demonic entity grins devilishly towards his two strongest minions.

"Lord Pharaohmmon, it's an honor to finally be graced by your presence," Brimstone replied. "It's good to know that you have regained your real form."

"Thank you, Brimstone. Metaldevidramon… I take it you were unsuccessful in your mission."

"Yes and I humbly apologize…"

"No need for apologies, Metaldevidramon. Tell you what… You can redeem yourself if you will be willing to participate in my tournament."

"The tournament you proposed to those children and their partners. I'd be honored."

"Good. Brimstone. You will be left with the mission to execute those damn Spirit Detectives. We cannot allow them or the Sailor Senshi to interfere in my scheme."

"Of course, my lord. I have a concern though. While I may deal with the Spirit Detectives, what about the Sailors?" Brimstone asked.

"Good thing you asked… Three of the Sailors haven already lost their powers thanks to my doing. Ah, yes. The girl… The sibling to that boy with the Inumon."

"Her?"

"Yes, Brimstone. Her name is Yui Tsubasa. She and Himura have quite a past. I was able to read through to their thoughts and scanned their previous memories. It seems Himura has had quite a few demons in his troubled past. The boy had a run-in with the snake demon, Basilikmon."

"Basilikmon?! Wasn't he rumored to have been sealed away by…"

"Anubimon. That damned fool. He never should have taken his eyes off of me. I vowed to return to destroy him and now he's gone to imprison Basilikmon. No matter. I'll simply use the power of my scepter to find my way into the Underworld to free our friend, Basilikmon. I'm sure he'd want another chance of retribution against Himura and Inumon! Yes, this is what my tournament needs. It needs bad blood rivalries and dramas. This is perfect."

"Maybe then, you can invite Anubimon to the event. You can finally have a chance to crush that insolent fool," Metaldevidramon said. "I wouldn't mind having a shot at Omegamon. He's responsible for sealing me."

"Excellent. This is definitely what I need!"

"Just one concern, what does this have to do with the girl, Yui?" Brimstone said.

"We'll bring her to our side and fill her heart with darkness. Felinismon has betrayed us and defected to the Tamers, but I can fill her vacancy with my new recruit. Yui Tsubasa will be converted into my new mistress. With her abilities to sense the supernatural, her powers combined with the darkness will become forminable weapons of destruction at her disposal. This will really deal a blow to Himura's heart and crush his confidence. Only then Basilikmon can take them apart with Yui serving for me."

"That's brilliant, my lord," Metaldevidramon praised the demon. "I have another suggestion. Rather than just defeating Yugi for his Millennium Puzzle. Why not send Scrabmon to steal his puzzle?"

"Yes and that would save me the trouble. Fine, that should do it. Tomorrow we will implement these courses of action. I shall personally kidnap Yui Tsubasa and convert her into my new mistress. Meanwhile, I'll send my Scrabmon to Domino City to capture Yugi's Millennium Puzzle. Everything is going according to plan. The night is still young as it is. I shall be off to open the portal to the Underworld and free Basilikmon from his imprisonment. I leave you two to search Shibuya and Shinjuku. Make sure to watch what those children may be doing."

"Just it to us, my lord," Brimstone said.

With that said, Pharaohmon takes off into the dark skies with Metaldevidramon and Brimstone looking on. They carried out their master's orders and set off for the night.

"Oh yes, Anubimon. You're worst nightmares have finally come true. Once I free Basilikmon, I'll destroy Himura's confidence by taking his sister. She'll be the perfect mistress to be at my side. Thanks a lot Sailor Senshi. I couldn't have done it without your assistance. I hope you're enjoying your life as a powerless civilian, Rei, because your sister will never regain her memories of the Digital Priestess. Mmm, how good it is to be back!"

Shibuya Park

As soon as the other legendary warriors were revived, they were reminded about Pharaohmon's proposal of the upcoming tournament. Just like the Tamers and their friends before them, they were surprised that such an evil entity would put together a tournament.

"Wow, a fighting tournament?" Blitzmon wondered. "I kind of like the idea."

"This is no time for fun and competition, Blitzmon," Fairymon replied.

"You never let me have any fun. Shucks…"

"This is no time for games like she said," Chakkoumon replied.

"Well, now that we know what we're dealing with. What's next?" Lowemon asked. "We failed to prevent Pharaohmon from absorbing the Sailors' powers. I feel I'm responsible for not saving them."

"Don't bring this all on yourself," Yugi said. "There's nothing you could have done. He was simply too much and had this sneak attack planned from the start."

"Now there's something we really need to know," Gallantmon said. "We need to know who you really are, legendary warriors. No more secrets. We can't hide anything from each other if we hope to defeat Pharaohmon."

"Lose the Halloween costumes and reveal your identities," Joey stated.

"We didn't want to eventually show our true identities, but you're right. No more secrets," Ardhamon responded to his wishes. "All right, guys. Power down…"

As soon as the leader said that, the six legendary warriors powered down from their warrior forms. Their bodies set off bright auras of light and they transformed back to their normal civilian forms. Everyone else looks on in astonishment to look into the faces of the true identities to the legendary warriors.

"Whoa! They're kids just like us!" Kazu exclaimed. "I'm tripping out here!"

"Who would ever think kids could turn into digimon?" Kenta wondered.

"Duh! Don't you think you're friends there can merge with their partners?!" Felinismon snapped. "Think before you speak."

"Wow, you really told them, Felinismon," Jeri said.

"Sometimes you need to straighten out these kind of men. We, girls, need to stick together."

"I guess you're right…"

Takuya steps forward and looks into the eyes of Gallantmon. The exalted knight knew what he must do. He nods over to Sakuyamon and Mega Gargomon. The megas powered down and de-digivolved back to their separate forms.

"Whoa! You've got to be kidding me?!" Tomoki cried out.

The Tamers had now returned into their civilian forms and were standing alongside their digimon partners. Takato and Guilmon stepped forward to make contact with Takuya.

"Wow, you can also turn into a digimon, too," Takuya said.

"Likewise…"

"Sorry for keeping our identities a secret but we had to know if you really were not working for Pharaohmon."

"Us? No way! We'd never work for that monster."

"That's good to know. I'm Takuya Kanbara."

"Takato Matsuda."

"Wow, two goggle heads. Who would have thought?" Rika wondered. "Man, they'd better not start hanging out more often. They might as well start up an initiation for goggle heads across the world."

"But it is quite amusing, Rika," Renamon said.

"You got that right, foxy," Inumon said.

"Look. I don't know about you, pee wees, but all this talk about the tournament is making me anxious," Impmon said.

"So you're planning on entering too?" Terriermon said.

"Yeah and I hope we meet eventually, bunny boy! I'm going to slap the taste outta ya mouth! Ka-peesh?!"

"You got yourself a date there, Brooklyn."

"Huh? What did you call me?"

"Oh and these two are my Tamer allies. This red-head is Rika Nonaka."

"And better known as the Digimon Queen. Better remember that or I'll make you remember."

"And this is Henry Wong."

"Nice to meet you, legendary warrior."

"Ah, just call me Takuya. I'm not even on duty now. Now to introduce you to my friends. This blonde chick is Izumi."

"I'm blonde but I'm not dense."

"This big kid is Junpei."

"I'm only big-boned. Got any chocolate bars I can split with ya?"

"The little squirt is Tomoki. These two are the brothers: Kouji and Kouichi."

"Wow, so you six are really the legendary warriors. It's an honor," Takato said. "These guys are our digimon partners. This is Guilmon."

"Howdy ho, legendary warriors!"

"The other two are Renamon and the charismatic Terriermon."

"If you smell what the Terriester is cooking!"

"These two goofballs with the Guardromon are Kenta and Kazu. The girl with Felinismon is Jeri."

"Don't forget me, Calumon! Culu!"

"And me! Yours truly, Impmon!"

"Sorry but I thought your name was Brooklyn," Terriermon teased the imp.

"La! La! I'm not listening to you, helicopter head!"

"And I'm Himura Tsubasa," Himura spoke up. "This is my partner, Inumon."

"Pleased to meet you. I'm Himura's little sister, Yui Tsubasa. This is my new partner, Dark Gabumon."

"I'm Yugi Muto."

"Whoa?! Winner of Duelist and Battle City tournaments?!" Takuya exclaimed. "You're the only guy to have beaten Seto Kaiba! You're known all over the world!"

"I guess my reputation has spread over the world. These are my friends. The girl standing next me is Tea. The two boys are Joey and Tristan."

"We're definitely his close buds but we ain't boys," Joey stated.

"We're definitely men's men," Tristan replied.

"Well, you two sure do act like boys," Tea muttered.

"Wow, it's awesome that you all know each other," Takuya stated. "We all share a common enemy."

"I know and it's all up to us together if we hope to defeat Pharaohmon on our own."

"Then we're all in agreement," Yugi said. "Let us be sure to contact one another if anything unusual occurs."

"In the meantime, we'll see these two weeks to prepare ourselves," Himura said. "As a matter of fact, Tamers. I ask of you to meet me over at my place for a group discussion. I know of a way we can train our digimon to their fullest potentials."

"You have something in mind?" Henry asked.

"Yeah. But I'll explain it all to you tomorrow. Besides, it's getting late as we speak."

"You're right and our families must be worried about our whereabouts," Izumi replied.

"Well, I guess we'll see each other again, Takato. It was cool to finally meet you," Takuya said.

"You too, Takuya. What are you guys going to do about training?"

"Oh don't worry about us. We'll find something that will prepare us," Kouji said. "We have two weeks. That's more than enough time."

"But you guys better use it wisely," Rika said. "Hey blondie. Make sure to whip those boys into shape."

"You don't have to tell me twice."

"We had better get going too, but we really need a ride back home!" Joey panicked. "Our hometown is about thirty minutes from here!"

"No need to panic, Joey," Felinismon said. "I'll simply teleport you guys back to Domino City."

"Oh… Whew, here I was all worried…"

"You were panicking," Tristan muttered.

"Sometimes I wonder how Joey even finds his way home," Tea thought.

"Felinismon. Will you come back?" Jeri asked.

"Don't worry, kiddo. Just stay here and I'll meet you. That a deal?"

"That sounds good."

"Ok, Yugi. I'm ready to take you guys home."

"Thank you, Felinismon."

"No, I should thank you. If it weren't for you, I would have perished at the hands of Pharaohmon. I'm relieved to have been brought back to reality."

As soon as Yugi and his friends gathered around Felinismon, she immediately transports them together out from the park area. The legendary warrior team walks off after finishing up with their farewells with the Tamers.

"Well, that was a surprise," Henry said. "Who would have thought there would be kids that turn into digimon… Then again, I have a feeling that there could be more."

"What'ca mean by that Henry?" Terriermon asked.

"Oh nothing… Just a thought…"

"You think way too much."

"Two weeks. That's all we have to prepare ourselves," Takato thought. "Pharaohmon. You've got yourself a deal. We accept and I promise that we'll meet in the end. I hope it comes down to you and me."

Elsewhere, Inumon finds Renamon finishing a conversation with Rika and walks over towards her. The canine puts a hand over the fox's shoulder, which catches her off guard.

"Inumon! You nearly killed me there for a moment. What do you want?"

"I need to talk to you for a minute."

"About what?" the vulpine asked suspiciously.

"Come. Let's talk this over in private."

With that said, Inumon takes Renamon's hand walks her through the forest. Himura sighs to himself in shame.

"Oh, Inumon… You're up to your antics again."

"I told you that mutt has a dirty mind," Dark Gabumon said with a nod. "But nobody wanted to believe me."

"Dark Gabumon. You're going to protect me, are you?" Yui said.

"Of course, Yui."

"Thank you…"

Inumon led Renamon into the middle of the forest and steps away from the fox. He cleared his throat and makes eye contact with Renamon.

"So, what's the deal, Inumon? You're up to no good…"

"Renamon. When do you think you're every going to digivolve into Priestess Mode?"

"Huh? What do you mean a Priestess Mode, Inumon?"

"Don't you know about that already, Renamon? Sakuyamon has another form: the Priestess Mode."

"Priestess mode…"

"Well, I admit that I don't know very much about Priestess Mode. But I do know that as a Priestess, Sakuyamon's spiritual powers get stronger. It's strong enough to send a ghost or apparition digimon to the dark area. I bet as a priestess, you can stop or even seal Pharaohmon's dark energy."

"Really? Sakuyamon really has another mode? Do I have a chance to reach this priestess mode? Can I really get that much stronger, Inumon?"

Inumon immediately responds to Renamon as he gave peace signs on both hands and started blushing happily.

"Sure you can do it, Renamon! You're the best!"

"Umm…"

In response, Renamon froze in place with a anime sweat drop over her forehead. She stops to slightly smile to Inumon.

"I hate to admit it, but thank you. You helped me a lot there."

"I'm glad. This noble mongrel has managed to help you out with something, my pretty fox. I'm sure you will become this Priestess mode soon."

Inumon slowly approaches Renamon and holds out his right hand.

"Can I ask you something, Renamon? Would you like to go out on a date with me?"

"A date? You and me?"

As soon as Renamon felt her heart warm up to Inumon, she nearly melted into the mongrel's arms. However, the happy and romantic moment was abruptly put to an end. Inumon had reverted back to his perverted old self and placed his hand over her butt. He massages her butt and chuckled to himself.

"Oh, yes. Just you and me, Renamon…"

"Damn him…"

A vein popped out from Renamon's forehead as she closed up her right fist. With one right hand swing, Renamon levels Inumon and lays him out with a knockout punch. The canine was left sprawled on the ground with a huge lump over his head. Renamon had her back turned on the perverted Inumon.

"Wow… I lvoe this fox. She's cute when she's mad."

"Stupid mongrel. I almost agreed to go out with you!"

Looking on from within the forest was Rika, Himura, Yui and Dark Gabumon. The Digimon Queen nods with satisfaction while Himura covers his face in shame.

"See? I told you so!" Dark Gabumon ranted on. "He clearly has no respect for the ladies."

"I still don't get it," Yui said. "Inumon can be so weird at times…"

"Let's get going everyone. It's already past our curfew," Himura said. "I'm sure Takato and the other guys have left ahead of us."

As soon as Inumon picks himself up from the ground, the remaining members of the team departed from the park. Himura and Yui were the last ones to leave. Ever since Pharaohmon had laid his eyes on Yui, Himura knew that his sister could be a likely target candidate for the demon.

"Himura?"

"Yeah?"

"Will you stay with me tonight?"

"Why?"

"Just to protect me."

"You have Dark Gabumon look after you."

"Just for one night… Please…"

Himura nods in reply to his little sister's demands.

"Ok, but for this one night."

"Thank you, big brother. In return, we can go take a walk around town tomorrow."

"Sounds like a good idea. It will take our minds off of Pharaohmon for a while until we gather the Tamers for the meeting."

"I don't mean to be a nag, but can we get going right away?" Inumon asked.

"Man, you're really being an annoying pest," Dark Gabumon muttered.

"Takes one to know one."

"What did you say?!"

"C'mon, you two. You're going to have to get along," Yui implied.

"Me get along with this mutt? Ha, that'd be the day."

"I'd rather have Pharaohmon kick my ass than ever becoming friends with this loser."

"Will you two just shut it?!" Himura cries out angrily.

As they departed from the park, a group of teens were gathered together outside of a coffee shop. Dimitro had heard the announcement concerning the tournament. This has now managed to rekindle he and his partners' interests.

"A tournament, huh? Well, this has grown to be more interesting than I expected," Dimitro said. "Now, we know the identities of the six legendary warriors. It's our perfect opportunity to test thee power against them. We'll determine whether they or we will be qualified to enter the tournament."

Shinjuku Park

Pharaohmon landed right at the very spot where he first arrived in the real world. He looks out at the former den of Guilmon and marches his way towards it.

"Ah, memories. This is the exact spot where I arrived in the first place. With my power fully intact, I can use the power of my scepter to open up the portal leading to the Underworld."

Once he made his way into the den, he points out his scepter and started to chant in tongue. The scepter unleashes a beam of dark magic, which slowly began to open up a portal leading through into the Underworld. The Underworld is said to be ruled over by the legendary Lord Anubimon. He, much like the sovereigns have authority over the four sections of the digital world, has full authority over the Underworld. He determines who returns to the digital world and who is to be sealed away in imprisonment. Basilikmon was amongst those sealed away because he was considered a dangerous fugitive, who nearly had taken over the Underworld.

"Perfect. Once I release Basilikmon from his imprisonment, I will continue to do what it takes to break down Himura emotionally once I capture his beloved sister."

As the portal widened, Pharaohmon took the opportunity to step through. The landscape was purely dark with little signs of light. Standing before him was a dark prison with many imprisoned digimon inside, including the evil Basilikmon.

"Yes, I sense that Basilikmon is inside. I'll by past these foolish guards and get inside…"

Pharaohmon quickly phases out through the darkness and magically transports himself inside the prison halls. The cell rooms contained some of the most gruesome and ruthless evil digimon ever to grace the digital world. Pharaohmon walks down the aisle and eyed each criminal digimon. Some of which were begging to be released. Suddenly, he stumbles across a locked steel door tightly shut. This was suppose ably the prison of Basilikmon.

"Basilikmon. So you are in there. Time to become a free digimon."

"STOP!!"

The loud call stopped Pharaohmon at his tracks as a large serpent-like digimon came shooting out from the darkness. Pharaohmon managed to leap away at the last minute and came into contact with what looked like a Seadramon. The serpent hissed deeply and lashes out at Pharaohmon. Unlike many Seadramons, this one has his eyes completely shut and slashed. It appeared that he was blind, yet he was able to sense out Pharaohmon's dark presence.

"Who dares to intrude and break open the seal to Basilikmon's prison?! What kind of evil would ever release this heartless monster?!"

"Ah, it's you Seadramon… I got a glimpse of you through Himura's memories."

"Himura?! Himura Tsubasa?! What do you know about him?!"

"I know that he had lost a dearly beloved friend by the name of Kotori. She died at the hands of Basilikmon. I wish to release Basilikmon to grant him retribution against his enemies. More specifically: Himura and Inumon."

"How dare you mention the name of my 'Little Bird!' You have no right to refer to her by that name! You monster! I will not let you break the seal to Basilikmon's prison! You will have to go through me! You'll have to kill me if you wish to release him!"

"I don't wish to kill you. You're not even worth my time. With my dark magic alone, I can put you to sleep."

"I've had it to hear from you! Now leave!"

Pharaohmon chuckles at Seadramon's threats. The serpent lashes out at the demon and attempts to mount an attack. That is until Pharaohmon stopped him at his tracks by wielding his scepter. He immediately puts down Seadramon with his dark magic and puts him the sleep.

"That ought to take care of that nuisance. Now!"

Pharaohmon's body started to increase in muscular mass and gathered enough dark energy to increase his strength. He steps forward and slams a single fist through the steel door. The fist's force was strong enough to push down the steel door. In response to the noise, a pair of crimson eyes appeared through the darkness of the chamber.

"Who dares to release me from my prison?! Identify yourself."

"Basilikmon. It's good to finally have met you."

"Yes, but I'm glad that you have managed to free me from my prison. It's been too long!"

As Basilikmon came into view, his appearance was perhaps the most repulsive. He erected himself over Pharaohmon and widened his jaws. Basilikmon is described as a long, green snake with streaks of spikes throughout his back His belly was coated with a yellow pigmentation. His eyes were revealed to be a neon-yellowish fade color and purple streaks were decorated under his eyelids. Basilikmon's fangs were long than that of a rattlesnake's and dripped with deadly venom. On his forehead was a cracked red ruby, which perhaps conceals his power.

"Basilikmon. How would you like another opportunity to seek vengeance upon the friends of Kotori? How would you like to kill Himura and his mongrel digimon partner?"

"Revenge? On Himura Tsubasa and Inumon? Yesssss… Perfect! You've read my mind. By the way, who do I ask am I speaking with?"

"My apologies, Basilikmon. You may call me Pharaohmon."

"What?! The same Pharaohmon feared by the sovereigns and nearly took over the digital world?! My lord… It's an honor to finally be graced by your presence."

The demonic snake kneels in front of Pharaohmon and bowed his head accordingly.

"I'd like you to enter my tournament. There you can take out your frustrations out on Inumon."

"A tournament just to get my jaws on Inumon? Yes, anything! That mongrel and the boy shall die for what they've done to me."

"Now, let us leave this retched prison."

"I have a suggestion."

"What is that?"

"How about you free some of the prisoners here? I bet some of them are anxious to be freed to participate in this tournament. Each one has a desire to wreck vengeance upon those detestable humans."

"That's an good idea, Basilikmon. I've been many to recruit the most vile and heartless of virus digimon."

"Another question. What should we do with Seadramon?"

"Him? He's no concern to us. Leave him. But if he dares to interfere, I'll strike him down and finish him myself."

"Good. I was beginning to become annoyed by his antics. Do you hear that, Seadramon? I'm back! Soon that boy will join your 'Little Bird' in eternal limbo! Ha! Ha!"

Seadramon slowly regains consciousness but manages to play 'dead' for the time being. He had just gathered the necessary information about Pharaohmon's tournament and would warn Anubimon.

"That's what you think, Basilikmon. You may have escaped, but Anubimon will get to the bottom of this. I cannot believe that Pharaohmon would ever reappear after such a long time… Himura and the others… Do they know about this? They have to be warned about Basilikmon's release… Kotori… I'm sorry… I failed to keep that demon sealed, but I promise that he will not harm another living soul again…"

March 23, 2003

Katsuya Residence. 7:30 A.M.

The next morning has finally come with the bright sun looming over the entire Shinjuku city district. Since it was Sunday, nearly everyone would use this day to relax and spend time with their families at Sunday morning gathers, including picnics.

For the Katsuya residence, both of the Tsusba sibling's godparents had to work today. The godmother, Maya, runs a flower shop and needed to go to open the shop. The godfather, Hiroshi, left earlier in the morning to attend work at the local hospital. They had taken Yui and Himura as their children since the sibling's parents were killed in a tragic automobile accident several years ago.

Himura and Yui were left to take care of the house until their godmother would return by noon. This would give Himura some time to go to the local cemetery to visit their parents' graves.

Himura picked up a patch of flowers. One for his mother, another for his father and another for an old friend of his. He gathered everything he needed and motioned over to Inumon.

"You sure you don't want to wake Yui?"

"I'm sure, Inumon. She's sleeping peacefully."

"Ok then."

With that said, Himura walks out the door with Inumon accompanying him. Everyone was gone from the house with the exceptions of Yui and Dark Gabumon.

As for Yui, she was deep asleep but then started to struggle under her covers. Her forehead was sweating. She was merely struggling but then started to thrash about in her sleep.

"No… No! Himura! Inumon! Dark Gabumon!" the girl screamed.

Dream sequence

Yui found herself in the middle of a dark room with very little sources of light. The landscape looked very similar to the Underworld. She was worrying over the absence of her brother and the digimon.

"Himura! Inumon! Dark Gabumon! Why am I all alone?!"

Suddenly, the little girl listened and heard a sinister, feminine laugh. Yui looks ahead to find a pair of crimson eyes glowing.

"Who are you?!"

"Who are you?"

"I'm Yui Tsubasa!"

"I'm Yui Tsubasa!"

Yui heard her own voice echoing back yet it had a more older and mature tone to it. It was not pure and child-like. She steps away as the eyes came closer.

"Get away from me! What did you do to my brother?!"

"I can assure you little Yui that he won't ever come. As a matter of fact, you'll never see your brother again because you will become nothing more than a distant memory, Yui Tsubasa. A memory… A memory…"

"Leave me alone! Himura!"

As soon as she screamed, a hand reached out and grabbed Yui by the neck. The figure brings Yui closer to him and embraces her into a hug.

"There… There… Yui Tsubasa… Everything will be all right. You will be gone. You won't ever have to endure painful memories of your parents' deaths. You'll be a free soul. I will make the pain go away."

"Him-ura…"

The mysterious feminine figure extracted a pair of claws and raised them over Yui's back. The girl thrashed around to break free of the figure's grasp but failed to do so. The claws hand came down and struck Yui across her back. Yui screamed out until…

End of dream sequence

Yui immediately sits up from her bed and awakens herself from the nightmare. Her forehead was embedded with a layer of sweat and her eyes were widened in fear. She touched her back and was relieved to know that the claws didn't kill her.

"It was just a dream…"

"Yui! Are you okay?!" Dark Gabumon asked with concern.

"I'll be fine, Dark Gabumon. What a nightmare… Who was that woman in my dream? She said her name was Yui Tsubasa. That's my name. She even sounded almost like me yet she was an older woman…"

"You must have had a whacked out dream, Yui. Pharaohmon must have really gotten to you."

"You think so? That was scary… What if this woman knows him… Could he be really after me even in my dreams?"

"Impossible. Nobody can interfere with your dreams."

"We'll see… I have to let Himura know. Where is he anyway?"

"He left for the cemetery. He and Inumon left about twenty minutes ago."

"Oh? We'll wait for them then."

With that said, Yui jumps out from her bed and brushes her long, dark blue hair. She steps out of her room and into the bathroom. Yui takes a look at herself in the mirror and opens up the cabinet to grab her toothbrush. As she closed the cabinet door, Yui turned to find a different person through the mirror reflection. Rather than seeing herself, Yui saw a tall, pale-skinned woman with a ninja mask and long, dark blue hair tied into a ponytail. Her eyes emitted a sinister crimson glow. Yui jumps back in fear and trembled uncontrollably. She sits up and looks across the mirror. To her satisfaction, she saw her own reflection once again.

"Now I'm really losing it… Oh, Himura. Come home soon…"

Local Shinjuku Family Cemetery. 8:00 A.M.

At a beautiful morning, the sunshine skies loomed over the ominous scenery within Shinjuku cemetery. Himura kneeled before two gravestone tombs and laid a pair of flowers for them. After giving a prayer and singing a song, Himura sits up and wipes a tear from his right eye. Inumon was standing beside Himura. The tombs read the following:

Kenshin Tsubasa
A wonderful husband, a loyal friend and a good father
We will miss you

Miaka Tsubasa
A lovely mother, a loyal friend and a wonderful wife

The boy was hesitant to speak but would have felt terrible if he didn't. He started to speak up towards his parents' graves.

"It's been a long time, hasn't it?" Himura said after placing another pair of roses for the graves.

"Poor guy. He and Yui must have struggled after their parents' deaths. He's been through so much," Inumon said in thought.

"I wish I could be able to see you. Yui is able to see people's spirits here, but she told me that she couldn't see you. I guess you both already departed for the after life."

Himura felt a little stupid for talking in front of his parents' tombs without knowing if they could hear him or not.

"I don't know about you, but a lot happened with me while I was in that coma after the accident. I was down there in the Underworld. I met my best friend there and her digimon partner. Some of those digimon were very friendly and kind-hearted, but there were some that were cruel."

He looks over to Inumon and nods to him.

"Mom. Dad. Allow me to introduce you to my digimon partner, Inumon. Inumon. Say hello to my parents…"

"Err… Um, hello there, Mr. and Mrs. Tsubasa."

That was all Inumon could ever say since he wasn't sure what to say to a couple he had never met before. Just then, Inumon and Himura heard the calls of a girl's voice.

"Himura? Is that you?"

The two males turned to find Jeri and Felinismon walking towards them. The girl was wearing light green t-shirt, yellow running pants and white tennis shoes. Himura was surprised to find them in the cemetery with him.

"Jeri? Felinismon? What are you two doing here?" Himura asked surprisingly.

"I was here visiting my mother's tomb," Jeri replied. "You see. It's her anniversary today."

This statement alone was enough to surprise even Himura. He had no idea that the girl had lost her mother as a child. Inumon had an idea that came to mind. He looks to Himura and then to Jeri.

"Hey, um… Felinismon. I want to talk to you alone."

Inumon walks past Himura and takes Felinismon by her arm. The feline was confused by the canine's actions and struggles by fidgeting her arms wildly. He drags Felinismon along as they left the two children to talk to each other alone.

"Don't worry, Himura. We'll be back in a few minutes."

"Whenever you say not to worry, then, I have to be worried," Himura said.

"Huh? Why do you say that?" Jeri asked.

"Um… er… Never mind."

Jeri giggled slightly and watched Felinismon thrashing about in Inumon's perverted hands.

As soon as they left Jeri and Himura alone, Inumon takes Felinismon into the forests. The feline turns around as she felt Inumon's hand over her butt. She turns around and wallops him in the head with her fist. Much like Renamon, a single punch from Felinismon had laid out Inumon.

"What's the meaning of this, mongrel?! Ugh, no wonder Renamon wants to kill you so bad."

Inumon sits up with another large lump over his head.

"Gee, that hurts! I just wanted Himura to talk alone with Jeri Maybe she can make Himura to open up more."

"Hum? What do you mean by that, Inumon?"

"Shhh, just watch."

Jeri and Himura turned around to face the tombs of the Tsubasa couple. Jeri read the graves and lets out a deep sigh.

"So, those are your parents' tombs?" Jeri asked.

"Yes. They died in a car accident two years ago," Himura replied. "That's why I wear these bandages on my face. I was with them when the accident occurred."

"I'm sorry. I didn't know."

"It's okay. Besides that, I'm here to visit another person."

"Another person? Who exactly?"

Himura leads Jeri through the cemetery and introduces her towards another tomb. Jeri blinked in confusion as Himura placed a rose over the tomb. She hunches over to read the tombstone.

Meanwhile, Felinismon and Inumon were hiding above a tree nearby. They saw what was taking place with the two children. Felinismon still didn't get what was transpiring.

"Ah, good. They're visiting her tomb," Inumon whispered.

"Her tomb? Who's the owner of that tomb?"

Jeri looks up at Himura with a tear dripping from her right eye.

"Kotori Ayanami? Was she your friend, Himura?"

"Yes. She was my best friend. I met her in the Underworld when I was in a coma. I didn't know when or how, but my soul somehow was sent to the dark area."

"I see…"

"She was very prideful, arrogant and had a Seadramon as her partner."

"Prideful and arrogant? She seems almost like Rika used to be."

"Well I don't know about that. Anyway, we always used to fight and argue with each other. Nothing could have gotten through to her thick head. But we were forced to work together by the guardians of paradise to defeat Basilikmon. Unlike the two of us, Inumon and Seadramon got along very well like brothers. All of that changed after an incident with a Fangmon, we began to understand each other's feelings and became the best of friends."

"Who are the Guardians of Paradise and this Basilikmon?"

"The Underworld consists of two areas. The Dark area is hell itself and the light area is paradise. The guardians are a Goddramon and a Holydramon. As for Basilikmon… Well, Basilikmon was a very cruel digimon. Believe me, you don't want to meet him. Also, he… He…"

"He what? What did he do?"

"He's responsible for Kotori's death. He killed her."

Jeri gasped in horror. She couldn't believe that a digimon had killed a human. She never thought she would hear that a digimon would be responsible for a human's death, yet she knew that Himura was hiding something.

"Himura, I feel as though you're not telling me everything. What really happened between you, Kotori and Basilikmon?"

"My… My fault…"

"What?"

"It's my fault she's in that tomb! She sacrificed herself to save me!"

Himura started to yell as his eyes swelled up with tears. Those same tears were rolling down his face. He kneeled in front of Kotori's tomb and cried in sorrow. Himura could remember those last moments with Kotori as if it were yesterday.

Flashback to past

"Himura!! Look out!!" a blue-haired girl screamed out.

Before Himura knew it, he gasped in utter horror as Kotori jumped in front of the boy to allow Basilikmon's poison arrows to penetrate her body. Kotori screamed out as each arrow punctured through her flesh and knocked her away. Fortunately, Himura caught her before her body plummeted to the ground.

Metal Seadramon and Youkai Inumon gasped in horror when they saw Kotori's bloody form in Himura's arms.

"KOTORI!!" screamed Metal Seadramon.

The metallic sea serpent rushes over towards them while Youkai Inumon kept Basilikmon busy. This allowed Metal Seadramon to check over his partner, Kotori. She managed to mutter a few words despite the pain she was currently enduring.

"Himura… Seadramon…"

"Kotori. Please, you can't die! We promised we would be back to the real world together. You can't die!"

"Kotori…" Metal Seadramon whispered as tears began to roll down his eyes.

"I'm sorry, guys… cough I guess… I can't… cough"

"Kotori. You're going to be all right! Please, hold on!" Himura cried out with anguish.

Just then, Kotori touched the boy's soft face with her bloodstained hand and smiled weakly.

"Remember… You guys… were… the best… thing… that ever happened… to me… I… love… all of you."

"KOTORI!" Himura cried. "Don't you…"

"Himura…" she managed to whisper.

Those were her last words. Kotori's head dropped to the side and her body went limp.

"Kotori…" Metal Seadramon muttered.

"Kotori!! Don't you die on me, damn it!"

The boy brought Kotori's body closer towards him and cried over her limp form.

"Don't you die on me!! KOTORI!!!!"

Finally, Kotori's body vanished into a cloud of data. The group couldn't believe what had just happened just now. Kotori was forever gone and has died before their very eyes. Himura cried out her name for the last time while Metal Seadramon roars with a mixture of sorrow, sadness and anger. His roars were much deeper than that of a demon.

Suddenly, they turned their attention to the battle at hand. They watched as Youkai Inumon hit the ground hard while being transformed into stone.

"INUMON!!" shouted Himura ash he rushes over to his partner.

Metal Seadramon stood his ground, emotionless. He still couldn't believe that his best friend and partner was gone forever. He had promised to always protect his "Little Bird" from everything. Kotori has died in front of her very own eyes.

"Aww, what's the matter, Metal Seadramon? An ex-Dark Master is crying over the death of a mere human? I always knew of the four Dark Masters, you were the weakest one," Basilikmon said as he began to cackle like a madman possessed.

Himura glares at the demented serpent and growled deeply. How could such a heartless soul say what he had just said? Suddenly, Himura gasped as he watched Metal Seadramon lashed out his metallic tail and slashed his own eyes. This action surprised even Basilikmon.

"You're a fool! You just blinded yourself!"

"To defeat you and to avenge Kotori, I will do everything I can to win!" roared Metal Seadramon.

The metallic serpent glared towards Basilikmon, even though he couldn't see the villain. On the other hand, he could feel out Basilikmon's dark energy flowing through his form.

Just then, Metal Seadramon attacked Basilikmon wildly like a hungry dragon. Himura was seeing this battle ensuing. He had never seen Seadramon like this before. It seemed as though the serpent was possessed by the devil himself. Though, he couldn't blame the serpent. Basilikmon was responsible for the murder of Kotori.

"RIVER OF POWER!!"

The powerful blast from Metal Seadramon penetrates Basilikmon. The evil demon cried out in pain and the ruby embedded on his forehead shattered. As Basilikmon lost power and collapsed to the ground, Youkai Inumon's stone effect wore off and was returned to normal.

The boy did not respond to his partner but only hugged Youkai Inumon and cried deeply in his arms. The demon dog digimon didn't understand what had taken place. However, he did realize that Kotori was missing in action.

"Curse you insectsss…" Basilikmon hissed.

Before Basilikmon could do anything, a powerful energy beam paralyzed him. Everyone looked across to find the source of the beam. They saw Anubimon above them with his Cerberumon army staring and growling at the treacherous villain. Himura remembered that once Basilikmon's ruby was destroyed, all of the digimon turned to stone by the dark serpent would be restored to normal.

"It's all over, Basilikmon. It will be my pleasure to judge you right now," Anubimon yelled angrily.

Basilikmon would now suffer the consequences of his actions.

End of flashback

Himura was sitting on the ground with Jeri kneeling next to him. Like a caring mother, Jeri took his right hand and caressed it with care.

"Anubimon sealed Basilikmon to the worst part of the dark area and I returned to my body. After I was released from the hospital, I lived a new life with my godparents. Eventually, Inumon showed up one day and said he would live with me because of the mess with Basilikmon. Some digimon managed to escape from the dark area. Fortunately, most of them were champion-levels. Inumon can handle them. As for Seadramon, he's guarding the sealed tomb of Basilikmon to make sure that he's never sealed again. He refused to have his sight restored because without Kotori, he prefers to remain blind."

As Himura finished his long, painful story, Jeri looked into him with sadness across her face.

"Oh, Himura… I'm so sorry to hear this. You've been through so much pain."

"I've tried everything to live through it. It's very difficult. But you seem to understand."

"Of course. Himura…"

Jeri stands up on her feet and takes Himura by the hands. She calmly puts her hand over his bandaged face and slowly removes it.

"Himura… I understand why you put these bandages over your face. You're trying everything you can to hide away the painful memories."

"You can tell?"

"Yes. If there's anything that the deaths of my mother and Leomon taught me, their deaths taught me to overcome the grief and remember the good times spent with them. I have friends that will stand with me. Takato. Yugi. Henry. Joey. Rika. Tea. Kazu. Kenta. Tristan. Suzie. The digimon. Now Felinismon, you, Dark Gabumon and Yui have become good friends of mine. I have many friends that I can depend on. You have to let it go. Kotori would want you to live your life at it's happiest."

"You think she's really say that right now?"

"Of course."

"Jeri. Thank you for understanding."

The girl finished taking off the bandages off of Himura and looked deeply at his face. A scar was seen across Himura's left eye. At first, she was startled by the cut but she managed to put a hand across his cheek.

"Himura. Those wounds in your heart will go away. Believe me when I say this."

"I do…"

"Besides, you're really a handsome guy, Himura."

"I am?"

"Yeah. Don't get me wrong. Takato is cute, but you're good looking."

"Why… Thank you."

"Great. Now, let's get going to your house."

"Huh?"

"You even said yourself that you would set a meeting with us, right?"

"Oh yeah. I'm surprised you even remembered."

"I never forget anything. Come now…"

Just as Jeri turned, she tripped over a rock and accidentally falls. Himura leans over to catch her but falls over on top of Jeri. The boy blushed as he looked into Jeri's eyes.

"Himura?"

"Jeri?"

They inched closer in order to culminate their romantic moment. Their lips inched closer and closer.

Inumon looks on happily as he saw his partner preparing to kiss his very first girl. Yet Felinismon wasn't so sure what to make of it.

"Do it, Himura!!"

"Hey! What do you think you're doing, mongrel?! You're ruining their moment!"

Suddenly, Jeri's cell phone started going off and that immediately put an end to the romantic moment. She gets up from the ground and answered the phone.

"Hello, Jeri Katou speaking…"

"Jeri! It's me, Takato! Is everything all right?"

"Yeah. I'm over here at the cemetary and I just happened to bump into Himura."

"Himura? Well, ask him if the meeting is still on for today."

"Actually, he jsut old me that he was getting back home. I'll be going with him. The meeting is still on."

"Ok then. We'll meet you two there then. Later!"

Jeri shuts off her cell phone and turns to face Himura with a smile. She walks over and wraps an arm around the boy's right shoulder.

"Come on. I'd like it if we can take a walk to your home."

"Sure. Inumon! Felinismon! We're getting ready to leave!"

With that said, the digimon came walking out of the forests. Felinismon steps over with Inumon walking behind her. Himura noticed another large lump on the canine's head.

"I'm not even going to bother asking," Himura muttered.

"It's not what you think!" Inumon exclaimed.

"Hey, it's your fault you grabbed my butt, pervert!" Felinismon screamed.

"Oooo, I'm going to tell this to Renamon. Let's see how she'll take it," Himura teased.

"No! No! Don't! I don't need another lump on my head!'

"Hey, I'd pay to see it," Felinismon said.

"Oh you two are so silly," Jeri giggled.

As the group headed down out of the cemetery, a Scrabmon emerged from out of the bushes and scanned Himura. The insect took notice of Kotori's tomb.

"Excellent. Lord Pharaohmon will be grateful when tell him more about the boy. It's only a matter of time before we convert his sweet little sister into the side of darkness."

Scrabmon takes off into the skies and flies out to inform Pharaohmon on the current situation dealing with the Tamers.

Pharaohmon has announced an upcoming tournament and has challenged Takato's friends to participate. They only have two weeks to prepare. Basilikmon has been released from his prison and seeks vengeance on Himura. The Sailor Senshi look to Cammy as a source to restore their comrades' powers. Does this have anything to do with the Digital Priestess of legend? Himura has revealed his past to Jeri, but will he do anything to protect his sister from Pharaohmon's evil grasp?

[Preview]

Takato: Hey, everyone! It's me Takato! On the next chapter, Himura gathers us Tamers to his home to tell us that Anubimon can help train us.

Himura: With Anubimon training us, we'll be able to prepare for anything Pharaohmon has in store for us.

Pluto: Cammy. Only you hold the key to helping Rei, Makoto and Minako to regain their powers. You must remember everything you know during your past as the Digital Priestess.

Cammy: I'll try…

Yusuke: Back to training with Genaki… Back to hell for me…

Bokomon: Whew! We finally made it!

Neemon: Yipee!

Yugi: The Scrabmon have stolen my puzzle and the other Millennium items!

Bakura: Give back Yugi's puzzle, you thieves!

[The Millennium Ring reunites with Bakura and immediately revives the sinister evil himself: Yami Bakura.]

Yami Bakura: Finally! I am free…

Yugi: Bakura?! The evil spirit is back?!

Yami Bakura: It seems there's someone else out there that desires the Millennium Puzzle as much as I do.

Yui: Himura! Help me!

Himura: You guys! That bastard has kidnapped my sister!

Pharaohmon: Yui… Your brother was responsible for the deaths of Kotori and your parents. Make him suffer… Make him pay for causing you so much pain… He never cared for you and killed your parents just in spite of it.

Yui: My brother… did this? He will pay! I hate him…

[Darkness shrouded Yui as she began her transformation into an older woman with a ninja outfit. Yui Tsubasa was no more and in her place was…]

Yui: Just call me, Nemesis…

Takuya: Next time!

Preparations for the Tournament! The Birth of Nemesis, the Mistress of Darkness!

Nemesis: Himura. You will pay for everything you've done.

Kanius: Well, there you have it. Yui is preparing to take a turn to the dark side. By the way, I'd like to thank Youkai Youko and her cousin, Belletiger, for helping me out with the Renamon/Inumon scene, Himura/Jeri scene, the flashback with Kotori's death and allowing me to use Basilikmon and Kotori. You guys rule!

Coral: This chapter was probably the longest you've ever written for this series.

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Kanius: Hell yeah it was. I hope you guys enjoyed the chapter. The next chapter will be just as important. It should be up by Thursday night or Friday afternoon. Until then, keep checking back for updates! Peace!