Kanius: Whoo-hoo! Another chapter up in a week! I certainly have a lot of time in my hands. Unfortunately, I have only about three and half weeks until school starts again. Boo! But I plan to write as much chapters as I can for this story and hope to reach as far as the first matches of the tournament itself.

Coral: Speaking of the tournament, how long do we have until the actual tournament begins?

Kanius: I'd say another two chapters. I'm going to use these next two chapters wisely as they set up perfectly for the tournament. Anyway, I'd like to thank every one of you for the support. You helped to keep this story alive and running. We're only about three and a half months away from this story's one-year anniversary. Cool, huh? Well anyway, let's get this show on the road! Chapter twenty-one is well under way! Enjoy!

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

Shibuya District

With two weeks on the horizon, Takuya and his friends used their free time on this Sunday morning to gather at the local market area. It seemed Takuya wanted to start on their training ahead of schedule.

"You mean to tell me you phoned us at eight freaking in the morning to bring our butts down here?!" Junpei bragged.

"Yeah, it is the weekend. I was just having a nice sleep," Izumi said. "I love sleeping in on the weekends."

"Not me. I'm glad you called us Takuya," Tomoki replied. "So, what kind of training are you going to put us through?"

"Well… I haven't really decided that myself," Takuya said with a laugh.

"Ugh! You dragged us out of our homes for nothing," Kouji complained. "This is a waste of our time."

"Just let him think it over. Besides, I know a good donut joint just across three blocks from here," Kouichi implied.

"Ooh! You've just read my mind, Kouichi! I never think on an empty stomach!" Takuya said with a brightened face. "I'm buying for all!"

"That's really cool of you, Takuya."

"Don't mention it squirt. I have to spend my money on something besides video games. What do you say? Then we can get reading for training."

"I can't wait. I'm so kicking your butts, boys."

"Heh, I'd like to see you try sweets," Junpei whispered.

"Don't think I didn't hear that, Junpei. I'm so going to take advantage of this training and sharpen Fairymon's skills. Just you wait and see. You're looking at the tournament winner he- Hey! I'm not done talking!"

"Sorry, Izumi, but our stomachs are craving for some donuts," Takuya said. "C'mon on before we eat without you."

"Ugh, boys…"

As Takuya and his friends walked down the path, they were being watched upon by two older teens. The teens happened to be none other than Dimitro and Vega James Hunter.

"Is that them, Dimitro? Vega asked.

"That's them all right. We're looking at Agunimon and the other five legendary warriors walking before thee," replied Dimitro.

"Heh, good. Now we'll be able to test out their abilities."

Dimitro steps out from a electronics shop, removes his shades and locks his eyes on the departing children.

"That's right, kids. Eat to your hearts content. Train like you've never trained before. For soon you shall be facing thee."

With that said, Dimitro put back on his shades and walks back to meet with Vega in the electronics store.

"Be sure to contact our two colleagues, Dimitro."

"Don't worry. They know where to meet us. The same place where those kids are heading… Tell me. Are you up for a little nice walk in the park?"

Katsuya Residence. 8:40 A.M.

After fixing her bed and putting on a clean pair of jeans and a sleeves shirt, Yui came walking downstairs with Dark Gabumon by her side. She was still trembling from the scary image she had claimed to see through the mirror. She claimed that a sinister woman was staring at her through the mirror.

"Yui. You must have been seeing things. You just probably had some crazy illusion from your dream," Dark Gabumon comforted his partner.

"No, I swear that a woman was in the mirror. She looked really scary."

"Oh, let's not talk about that now. Aren't you hungry?"

"Why should I think about food when I just had a bad-"

Suddenly, the girl's words were cut off as her stomach started to grumble. Her cheeks blushed and Yui managed to giggle slightly.

"Well, I can't ignore an empty stomach. C'mon, let's go see what we can fix up."

"Don't you think your godparents will be worried that an animal like myself?"

"Oh no. As long as you pretend to be my stuffed animal, then everything is fine. It works when Inumon shrinks down into Kouinumon."

"That mutt managed to blend himself in well."

Yui founds a tray of cookies left over from the other night. She had remembered that she and her godmother had baked some cookies. She snatched herself a handful of cookies and split some up with Dark Gabumon.

"Here. How would you like some sugar cookies? That should supply us with enough energy for us today."

"Oh, those cookies look so delicious."

"They are. Try some out."

Dark Gabumon quickly snared some of the cookies and stuffed them down his mouth without hesitation. To his delight, the digimon licked his lips to taste the sugar left from the cookies. Yui giggles to her digimon and hands him another cookie.

"You must have been hungry, Dark Gabumon."

"I haven't eaten since my first encounter with the mutt. Can you really blame me?"

"Well, no… You said Himura left before eight, right?"

"That's right. He and Inumon left to go to some cemetery."

"He could have woken me to go with him. I wanted to pay my respects to momma and poppa."

Just then, the back door opened up to Yui's surprise. She looked ahead to find Himura walking in with Inumon.

"Himura!"

"Yui? What are you doing up so early?"

"Shame on you. Why didn't you wake me?"

"I figured you were sleeping peacefully. I didn't want to wake you up."

"Still… Oh, who's that with you?"

With that said, Jeri came walking in with Felinismon accompanying her. Jeri takes notice of Yui and waves to her.

"Good morning, Yui. How are you?"

"Hi, Jeri! I didn't expect you to come home with Himura."

"We sort of bumped into each other at the cemetery. I visited my mother's grave. Hmm? I smell cookies here."

"Me too. Are there any left for us?" Felinismon asked.

"Sure. There's a tray full of cookies," Yui said. "Now, Inumon. You're going to have to share with Dark Gabumon."

"Me share with this no good wolf? Hell no!"

"There's no way you'll catch me sharing my cookies with this mutt."

"Ugh, you two would make the perfect brothers," Felinismon said. "You even argue like you're brothers."

"There's no way I'd ever be related to him!" both digimon males exclaimed out in unison.

"Ok, you two cut it out," Himura said. "Jeri. Don't mind them. Want some cookies?"

"Sure. I'd like some."

"So, when are Takato and the others coming over?"

"Takato told me he'd come a little later," Jeri answered. "Are you sure it's okay for me to stay?"

"No, you're more than welcome to stay. I can show you around the house," Himura said.

"Why don't you show Jeri some of your old baby pictures?" Yui suggested.

"Oh no! Anything but that!"

"Why? I'd love to see those baby pictures of yours," Jeri replied. "Yui. You have to show me his baby pictures."

As soon as the girls got together, they hurried over into the dining room to find the Tsubasa family memory book. The Tsubasa brother hurries off to stop them from finding the book.

"Oh boy, Yui is going to show Jeri the baby pictures of Himura," said Inumon.

"So? What's wrong with that?" Felinismon asked.

"He gets embarrassed every time Yui shows people his infant pictures."

"Oh boy. This is something I've got to see," Dark Gabumon said with a chuckle.

"Sometimes even I have to feel sorry for Himura," Inumon thought. "Felinismon. Listen up. There's a good chance Pharaohmon might target Yui."

"Target Yui? What does he want from her?"

"I don't know, but I don't like the looks of it. Let's make sure to do everything we can to protect them."

"Now that you mention it. Yui was having some bad dreams involving some scary woman," Dark Gabumon stated. "She's been tossing and turning all night since Pharaohmon made eye contact with her."

"A scary woman? Why didn't you do anything to comfort her?!" Inumon growled. "And you call yourself her new partner?"

"She was dreaming about the woman! How could I have done anything about it? I haven't even this woman she speaks of!" Dark Gabumon retorted.

"Hey, you two! Stop fighting! If any of this is true, then we have to stay close to those kids," Felinismon said. "I'll be sure to let Jeri know."

"Same with Himura."

Just then, the digimon heard the giggling of the girls and Himura's moaning. Inumon couldn't help but chuckle.

"Oh Himura. I wouldn't want to be in your shoes right now."

"Don't worry, Yui. I'll do everything I can to protect you," Dark Gabumon thought. "I swear to my heart that I will prevent Pharaohmon from taking you and prove my loyalty as your partner."

"Why don't we go see what Himura's baby pictures look like?" Felinismon asked. "Um, Dark Gabumon? Hello?"

"Huh? What?"

"Don't you want to go see those baby pictures Yui has been bragging about?"

"Oh yeah. Let's go see those pictures. Get a move on, mutt!"

"Call me that again and I'm going to stick my foot up your ass!"

"Give it a try, punk!"

Dark Gabumon stuck his tongue out at Inumon and scurries off through the door leading into the dining room. The canine gives chase to Dark Gabumon as if he were about to murder him.

"Thank goddramon I don't have to baby-sit these two. I'll have to straighten them out myself if I have to."

The feline simply sighs in grief and walks off to join the others.

Looking on from outside a window was another Scrabmon warrior. It had previously camouflaged its energy from being detected by the digimon and Yui's spiritual awareness. The Scrabmon had finally gathered the last piece of information based on Yui. Now it would be off to deliver the report to Pharaohmon.

Elsehwere in Shinjuku

The Scrabmon pair that were sent to spy on Himura and Yui had arrived at the top of an observatory tower. They waited for their master's arrival. Much to their chagrin, Pharaohmon phases in behind the insects with his scepter.

"I take it that you've managed to gather the last pieces of information my Scrabmon."

"Yes, my lord. We were able to learn that Himura's heart is still torn over the death of his dear friend, Kotori. He also has vowed to redeem himself by protecting his sister, Yui, with his life."

"He loses a loved one and will vow to protect another. How amusing will it be when he loses another loved one tonight? Yes, I shall take away the person he currently vowed to protect with his dear life. Yui Tsubasa. Taking Yui away will be the dagger that stabs his heart."

"My lord. We have another concern. You have asked us to capture Yugi's Millennium Puzzle?"

"That is correct. You are to go to the city of Domino and steal away his puzzle. And make sure NOT to fail me. We cannot afford any failures now. We're close to completing our mission before the tournament commences in two weeks."

"Yes, my lord. We shall not fail!"

"See it that you don't. I shall personally capture Yui Tsubasa myself. I guarantee that she shall be converted into my new mistress by the time this day ends."

"We're looking forward to the initiation ceremony."

As soon as the insects flew off into the distance towards Domino City's distance, Pharaohmon sets his sights across the crowded Shinjuku city. He looked across to find the many people scattered across different city sections and chuckled deeply.

"Yes, you enjoy your paradise humans. For soon, my blanket of darkness will shroud this planet and destroy ever last trace of this wretched human civilization. May the Dark Ages commence..."

The evil entity immediately vanishes out from sight without a single trace. However, he was invisible to the eyes of two individuals. One of which is a woman with wavy, turquoise hair and an elegant smile. The other was a girl with a tomboyish appearance and short hair.

"The tides of the wind has led us to the essence of evil manifesting," the woman with the turquoise hair said.

"Indeed, but did we come too late?"

Shibuya Train station. 9:30 A.M.

Many crowds were gathered at the local train terminals to catch their daily train rides. Fortunately, today was a Sunday and many people did not have to rush to go to their jobs. Sunday is the day to relax and spend time with the families.

The day was as normal as it could have ever been. It has been that way since Pharaohmon departed from the city district. As a matter of fact, there were reports of power outages because of the effects of Pharaohmon's power. The power outrages were only temporarily as power returned to the homes of Shibuya district.

However, that normal day would abruptly end as the echoes of a monstrous howling came from the other side of the monorail. The crowds stopped to watch a train with a monstrous appearance make a stop at the nearest terminal. The train is said to have a 'mouth' filled with razor, sharp teeth and a pair of eyes. The hollering of the train started to become noticed.

"WOOT! WOOT! Make way for the Trailmon express! Move it along people! I don't have time for sight seeing here."

The Trailmon immediately makes it destined stop and opens the doors. The crowd was frozen still in stunned silence since it was the first time they had seen a talking train. Out through the doors came a yellow hare with red pants and a small creature with a pink skirt of sorts around its waist. The pink-skirted creature was carrying a massive, green book, which was twice the creature's size.

"WEEE! We made it, Bokomon!"

"It's about darn time. I didn't think I could stand hearing you babble about through that trip. Next time, remind me to put sleeping pills in your pop soda."

"Why?"

"Because you're so dang annoying when you're wake!"

"Um, don't look now but there's some humans staring at us."

"Well that's expected you- Oh…"

The crowd stared at the tiny digimon with astonished looks on their faces. Bokomon drags Neemon along and walks past the crowd of people.

"Move along. There's nothing to see here people! We're on an important mission!" Bokomon exclaimed. "Neemon. Don't pick up that pre-chewed gun! You don't know where it's been!"

"But it looks so yummy!"

"Oh shut up!"

A businessman turns away from the digimon comedy pair and throws away his bottle of liquor.

"That's it! From now on, I quit drinking! Otherwise, I wouldn't have seen two talking animals walking out of a talking train. What's this world coming to?!"

Local Shibuya Apartment Complex in the Southern District. 9:45 AM

The Sailor Senshi had used these remaining hours to rest up from the grueling conflict with Pharaohmon the other night. Everyone had fallen asleep with the exceptions of Rei and Setsuna. They were discussing more behind the secrets of Cammy Hino and the power of the Digital Priestess. Setsuna explained what was needed to be told.

"I see… So my sibling was this "Digital Priestess' summoned to a place called the Digital World? It's hard to believe that she herself defeated Pharaohmon. That monster took myself, Makoto and Minako apart using that boy's body. You can't mean to tell me that she defeated that monster."

"By looking into her past, I'm afraid to say that she did. However, she did not win alone."

"What?"

"She needed a weapon. The Sovereign digimon had given her. It was a sword with extraordinary power and forged by a powerful knight known as Omegamon."

"You're still not telling me how Cammy received these powers."

"The Sovereigns had appointed her after she stumbled through a portal leading into the Digital World. She possessed a strong spiritual awareness much like yourself. They noticed that she had obtained such ability and made a decision to increase her powers. With Omegamon gone, they needed a substitute with enough power to wield the sword."

"My sister has to be special to have such power. It's no surprise she shares the ability to sense the supernatural like I do. That proves we are actually blood sisters."

"Yes. Eventually, when she completed her mission, the sovereigns sent her away back to her home."

"How long ago was this?"

"Two years ago. However, the time lapse in the Digital World has a longer duration than here in the real world."

"So, what you're trying to say is that a day here would equal a thousand years in the Digital World?"

"Exactly, but I can't say precisely how long a single Earth day would equal in the Digital World."

"If that's the case, then Pharaohmon was sealed away for the past thousand years. I take it the sovereigns erased every trace of memory from my sister that involved herself as the digital priestess."

"Yes. She currently holds not memories of her Digital Priestess duty."

"All right, everything is starting to make sense. Tell me. Do you know where the next portal to the digital world opens?"

"Pharaohmon stated that he would reopen a portal within the last few days on the second week before the tournament event commences."

"So we only have about two weeks then. Until then, we're just going to settle down. There's nothing myself, Makoto and Minako can do without our powers."

"Which is why myself, Ami-chan, and Hotaru-chan will take action. I'm going to attempt to contact Haruka-san and Michiru-san."

"Good. This gives me time to spend with Cammy. We have a lot of catching up to do."

"That's a good idea, Rei. You two should bond once the portal opens up again. Perhaps, if we were to take Cammy back to the Digital World, then it's possible we can revive her memories and find the sword she wielded to defeat Pharaohmon."

Suddenly, the door opened up and Ami came walking in rubbing her eyes. Rei and Setsuna turned around to find the genius girl sitting down in a chair.

"Oh, did I come barging in? I apologize."

"It's okay, Ami. We just got done discussing our plans for these next two weeks, Rei said. "We'll explain everything to you a little later."

"How are Makoto and Minako faring with their conditions?"

"They're still resting. It's good to know that they aren't running any fevers and their wounds are healing thanks to some medicine I brought. Rei, I'm surprised you aren't unconscious."

"No kidding. I must be pretty lucky. And Cammy?"

"She's sound asleep. Rei, you really do ahve a precious sister. You should be happy."

"I am, but I can't forgive my father from preventing her from ever visiting me. I mean can't he just stray away from his damn political career? If you ask me, family is much more important."

"I agree. What kind of a father would ever do this to his own daughters?" Ami snapped.

"As I said before, this is an issue only you and Cammy can work out," Setsuna said to the raven-haired young woman.

"I know."

"Now that everything is settled, why don't I call Haruka and Michiru? I'll let them know where we are," Setsuna said.

"Rei, if you don't mind. Would you help me take care of Makoto and Minako for the time being?" Ami asked.

"Not at all. You must have learned some new medical procedures, right? After all, you are pursuing as a doctor. This would be a great way to jumpstart you career."

"You think so? Thank you, Ami."

"Now, let's get started. Our friends need us to help them through. What do you say?"

Ami nods to Rei and walks out with her into the living room. This left Setsuna alone in the bedroom as her staff materialized.

"We might only have two weeks but time itself will rapidly pass. Pharaohmon will certainly be hunting for us during the times we are most vulnerable. We shall see how everything shall turn out. No matter what happens, we ensure Cammy's survival until the portal opens up."

Setsuna walks out of the bedroom to join the others to watch over their friends recover from their unconsciousness.

Matsuya Residence. 9:50 A.M.

Making their way through the front gates to the Matsuya resident home, Takato led the Tamers through towards the front door. Guilmon was more than happy to ring the doorbell, nearly five times straight.

"Guilmon. You can knock it off already," Takato muttered. "Doorbell rings really annoy me."

"Hey, Renamon. I'm surprised you even came," Terriermon teased the fox. "I would have expected you to stay clear of Inumon's hand," Heh. Heh."

"Open your mouth one more time and I'll tear open your voice box," the vulpine threatened the jokester.

"Geez, can't take a joke."

The front door opened and Himura had welcomed the Tamers in. Takato and Guilmon were the first to walk through.

"Welcome, everyone. I'm glad you decided to come on such short notice," Himura said. "Don't mind the mess. Inumon and Dark Gabumon were fighting again."

"Figures," Rika muttered. "This is some house you got here."

"It's my godparents home," Himura replied. "If you guys haven't eaten breakfast, there are still some cookies in the kitchen."

"Oh, boy! Cookies!" Guilmon cheered. "Yay! I love cookies, but do you have any bread to go with it?"

"Takato. Your digimon really has weird taste," Himura said with a chuckle.

"You're telling me? You don't know Guilmon as much as I do."

"Henwy, whose house is this?" Suzie asked. "It's so nice."

"You're family must be wealthy to have afforded this house," said Henry.

"Well, they're not rich, but we're pretty wealthy. Oh, who is this?" Himura pointed to Suzie. "That your little sister?"

"Yes. This is my sister, Suzie, and her partner, Lopmon."

"Pleased to meet you," Lopmon said.

"Hi, there. I'm sure you'd get along well with my sister, Yui."

"You have a little sister?" Suzie asked. "Does she too have a digimon partner?"

"Yeah. Well, I'm sure you guys want to get this meeting over with. Just come on over with me to the backyard. Inumon and the others are out there waiting."

"Is Jeri still here?" Takato asked.

"She's in the back with the others. Come one. I have a lot of explaining to do."

As soon as he said that, Himura led the Tamers down through the dining room and towards the back door. Awaiting them was Jeri, Yui, Inumon, Felinismon and Dark Gabumon.

"Hi, guys!" Jeri calls out to her friends. "We're glad you came!"

"We'd never miss out on a meeting," Takato said. "Besides, this is urgent, right?"

"Of course. You guys are looking for a way to train our digimon, right? Well, I know one way to get our digimon ready for Pharaohmon's tournament."

"Ok, so we're together. Now spill it," Rika said. "What do we need to know?"

"Just gather around and I'll explain everything you need to know," Himura said.

"This ought to be good," Terriermon said. "I wonder if I'll get strong enough with this training. I bet I'll go at least a few muscles."

"At the rate you keep eating, I kind of doubt that," Henry replied.

"Gee, that hurt."

"Ok, everyone. What I'm about to tell you is really something I shouldn't tell anyone else, but you guys have grown to become my friends. I think I can trust you with this piece of information."

"Go ahead and tell us," Guilmon said. "That's why we came here in the first place."

Himura lets out a deep sigh and immediately begins to tell the Tamers about the secret friendship with Anubimon.

"If you seek training for your partners, the best candidate would be with Anubimon."

"Who exactly is this Anubimon?" Takato asked.

"He's the overseer of the Underworld," Jeri replied. "Himura explained everything to me about him making the decisions of who goes to paradise and hell."

"Kind of reminds me of King Enma of many legends," replied Rika. "I've always heard my grandma mention those legends."

"In a way, he is like King Enma. But he has trained many digimon into efficient warriors. That is how I met Inumon."

"You got that right. I was serving Anubimon before I met Himura. These were the good old days. Trust me. You guys will get sufficient training under Anubimon."

"Can he help me reach this Priestess mode you've been telling me about?" Renamon said.

"Sure, just ask and he'll help what you need," said Inumon. "Trust me. You will accomplish your goals, my pretty fox."

"Uh, you just had to say that…"

"How come you never told me any of this, Himura?" Yui asked. "You told me that you found Inumon as a lost puppy when he was Kouinumon."

"Yui. I didn't tell you because I didn't think you'd believe and…"

"And what?"

Yui looks at her older brother with concern. Why would her own brother keep secrets from her? Jeri crawls over to Himura and took him by his hand calmly.

"Himura. Maybe it would be right if you would tell her the truth," Jeri whispered.

"I… I can't…"

"Himura. What are you hiding from me?"

The Tamers were just as confused as Yui was. The boy's memories of Kotori were returning and he simply could not bring it to himself to explain every painful detail leading up to Kotori's death. Himura sits up from the ground and shakes the thoughts out of from his head.

"Himura? Are you ok?" Takato asked with concern.

"Sorry, guys. I really don't like to explain everything into full detail, but I'll be sure to contact Anubimon. He left me a communicator in case I need to call him again."

"So you can contact him? That sounds good. We need to get our digimon trained as soon as possible," Henry said.

"Himura! You haven't my question!" Yui cried out.

"Yui…"

"Don't 'Yui' me, Himura! What is there to hide from me?! You lied to me about Inumon. You said he was a lost animal when you found him. You never told me he was a servant for another digimon! Why didn't you tell me anything about this?"

"She does have a point," Felinismon said. "Why don't you go ahead and tell her the truth."

"I can't… I'm sorry."

"You can't even look me in the eye and tell me the truth, Himura! Some brother you turned out to be!"

With that said, Yui gets up and pushes past Himura. The girl scurried out through the back gates. Dark Gabumon and Inumon quickly took off to stop her.

"Yui! Get back here!" Himura cried out. "You guys! We have to go after her!"

"Don't you worry! We're on it!" Takato said. "Guilmon. You go and help them out!"

"Renamon you too!"

The crimson reptile and the vulpine headed out to follow the digimon duo to find Yui. Jeri walks over to Himura and nods her head in disappointment.

"It's not good to hide these things from your own sister. She really deserved to know the truth between you and Inumon."

"No, I can't tell her anything involving Kotori."

"Who's Kotori?" Rika asked. "Ok, pal. You seriously have some explaining to do. That's really screwed up of you to keep secrets from your own sister."

"Don't you think she deserves to know how you and Inumon personally met?" Renamon asked.

"No, because you guys don't understand what I've been through!" Himura said as tears came pouring from his eyes.

"Himura, if you won't tell them. Then, I will," Jeri said.

"Jeri?"

"It's okay. Besides, we're all friends here. But even you need to expose the secrets of your tragic past. You don't have to hide these things anymore. We're your friends. We'll help you at any way we can."

Himura couldn't believe at the way Yui reacted towards him, yet he wasn't surprised. The only thing that mattered to him at the moment was to find his sister and return her safely.

"First things first… We have to go find Yui!"

"Guilmon, Inumon and the others are on it as we speak," Takato said. "Felinismon. Just to be on the safe side, can you sense out any dark vibes around this side of the city?"

"Give me a second," Felinismon replied.

The feline closed her eyes and scanned the city district area for any dark energy signals. Much to her dismay, she was unable to pick up on anything at the moment.

"I don't sense anything, but that does not guarantee that Pharaohmon would send a Scrabmon or two. Yui had better be careful."

"As long as Guilmon and the others are out there, she should be fine," Henry said. "Suzie. You and Lopmon stick around."

"Ok. I hope you find Himura's sister."

"Don't worry. We will."

"Come one, Himura," Jeri said. "We'll find your sister together."

"Yes. There's no telling if Pharaohmon is sending minions to capture my sister!"

"They shouldn't be too far from here," Takato replied. "Follow me!"

With that said, Takato lead the remaining older Tamers out through the gateway from which Yui had exited. They would begin their search for the little girl. However, they had to be on alert since Pharaohmon might be setting his sights on Yui.

"Yui! You better be all right, kiddo!" Himura thought. "I just pray that bastard doesn't come anywhere near you!"

Elsewhere within the eastern Shinjuku district.

Yui found herself running down the streets and was lucky to find an alleyway. She dashes into the dark alleyway as quickly as she could.

"Himura…"

She hid behind a dumpster and coiled up in a kneeling position. The girl slightly started to weep while burying her face into her knees.

"Himura. How could you lie to me? Your own sister? What are trying to hide from me?!"

Yui found herself crying down over such a little reason and blew it completely out of proportion. She felt stupid for the way she reacted and will never forgive herself.

"I'm so stupid. I bet Himura thinks I'm nothing but a little crybaby. Dark Gabumon probably sees me as nothing more than a stupid weakling. Sometimes I really think if I was meant to be all alone and without anybody by my side. Do I really deserve to be alive? Why couldn't I have just gone with my parents?! Why?"

With the girl completely caught in her own state of depression, she wasn't aware of the fact that she was being watched. Yes, none other than Pharaohmon himself was looking on from on top of a building roof. His eyes were locked onto the innocent, young Tsubasa sibling.

"Yui Tsubasa. I'll be sure to completely free you of the pain. Free yourself by killing your own brother with cold blood. Yui Tsubasa. You shall become one with the darkness."

Shibuya Park. 10:15 A.M.

After consuming a decent amount of donuts, Takuya and his friends arrived at the park to rest and begin their intense training. Unfortunately for the boys, Izumi had eaten about two bags of donuts. Even poor Junpei was easily contested with Izumi's bottomless pit.

"How can you eat like that? You're a pig!" Jupnei complained.

"I can't help if I eat a lot. Besides, I have a really high metabolism."

"I don't know about you guys, but I'm ready for training," Takuya said while flexing out. "Man, it's such a great day!"

"Takuya. Let's be sure to control our techniques and not harm any innocent people, all right?" Kouji said.

"Aw, c'mon. The people will probably think we're rehearsing for a movie or something."

"Um, no offense Takuya, but it wouldn't be a movie rehearsal without cameramen," stated Kouichi.

"Or a director for that matter," replied Tomoki.

"Ok, it'll just be a training session. I'm sure people will think we're rehearsing for a martial arts or a wrestling show."

"Sometimes I wonder if you can even come up with better excuses," Izumi muttered.

"Ok, then! It's just plain training! There are you happy?!"

"Not with this stomach ache," Junpei complained. "Give me ten minutes, coach."

"Now's not that time for that, Junpei. All right, guys. There are no people out in the open. Good place to spirit evolve. Ready?!"

"Not so fast there, kid!" the voice of an older teen calls out.

Takuya immediately stops to find Dimitro kneeling against a tree with his arms crossed. The teen turned to make eye contact with the boy and cracked a grin.

"Takuya Kanbara, I take it?"

"Yeah and what do you want?!"

"I want to know if you really are worthy to hold the spirit of Agunimon. Do you not?"

This startling statement made by the older teen took the children back. Takuya was even more stunned that another person has managed to identify his spirit digimon identity.

"Hey, how are you?! What do you know about the spirit of Agunimon?!"

"Because we'd like to test you out, my friend," Vega speaks out from the other side of the tree.

"Ok, this is creeping me out," Junpei said.

"We don't even know these two yet they know about the legendary warriors?!" Kouji wondered.

"You'll see find that out," Sam Joseph stated.

"We know a lot about you than you give yourself credit for," the voice of Jaarin is heard.

"Ok, we've heard enough out of you!" Takuya growled angrily. "Why don't you just come and prove it to us then?!"

"Have you lost it?! You're challenging normal humans to a fight?" Izumi exclaimed.

"Sorry, Izumi. But I can't take any chances if these four know whom we really are. Besides, I doubt they are even from far normal. Isn't that right?!"

"You've read my mind," Dimitro said. "Now I shall challenge thee. Comrades. Let us teach these children what it really means to possess the powers of the legendary warriors! Execute!"

As soon as Dimitro said that, the other three pull out their D-Scanners and begin their transformations. Takuya and the gang were stunned by these sudden turns of events.

"SPIRIT EVOLUTION!!"

Sam Joseph had transformed into the Warrior of Earth, Grottomon. The Warrior of Water, Ranamon, stood in Jaarin's place. Vega represented the Warrior of Wood himself, Arbormon. Finally, Dimitro became the Warrior of Metal, Mercuremon.

"Grottomon!!"

"Ranamon!!"

"Arbormon!!"

"Mercuremon!!"

The four warriors came walking out from the smoke fog to stand before Takuya and his friends. They couldn't believe what they had just seen and it was a surprise that the last four spirits would be in the possession of four older teens.

"My gosh… So they're the four remaining legendary warriors?! Unreal!" Takuya said.

"Yes, aren't we amazing?" Mercuremon replied. "Now, Agunimon. You and your friends will transform. We shall see who truly deserves the title as the 'True Legendary Warriors'. Prove your worth to us and we shall see if you are truly destined to take part in Pharaohmon's tournament."

"It's a challenge you want? Then, you got it!" Takuya exclaimed. "Everyone! Now!"

"EXECUTE!! SPIRIT EVOLUTION!!"

"Blitzmon!!"

"Fairymon!!"

"Chakkoumon!!"

"Loweemon!!"

"Wolfmon!!"

"Agunimon!!"

With that said, the six warriors stood before the older teens in battle stances. Mercuremon points a finger over to Agunimon and crossed his finger through his throat.

"You and me, Agunimon. Prove thou worth to me!" Mercuremon challenged the warrior of flames.

"You want me?! You got me!"

Agunimon came charging forward and speed blitzes past Mercuremon. The warrior of metal searches around his surroundings and was unable to pick up on Agunimon's stealth.

"Take this you! Pyro Tornado!!"

Mercuremon managed to shield himself from the flames and puts out his mirror shields. Each flame shot was reflected back at Agunimon, who was fortunate enough to dodge the flames.

"You two against me! Handicap style!" Arbormon points out to Blitzmon and Chakkoumon.

"He's sure full of himself if he thinks he can take both of us on at the same time," Chakkoumon stated.

"No kidding! I'm already sick of their cocky attitudes! Let's show him, kid!" Blitzmon replied. "You want us?! You got us!"

The beetle and the snow bear headed out to take on Arbormon. The warrior of wood immediately creates a massive ki blast and sends it hurtling towards his two incoming adversaries. Fortunately, Blitzmon pushes away Chakkoumon and took the blast head on.

"Blitzmon!!"

"Ah, I can still use my ki energy in my spirit form. Goodie!"

"How in the world did you learn to do that? The Arbormon we fought never used ki attacks!" Chakkoumon said. "And since when did a human learn such techniques?"

"It's called massive training, kid. You need to do a little research more."

"Well at least this Arbormon is more intelligent."

"Come on, kid. It's you and me."

"I don't think so," Blitzmon muttered under his breath. "I'm not through yet…"

"Heh. Still ticking, are we? Don't worry. I'll take care of you later."

Meanwhile, Grottomon was dealing the two brothers. Wolfmon wielded his two light sabers and attempts to overcome Grottomon's hammer. Loweemon comes running behind and delivers a spear to taken down Grottomon. This gave Wolfmon enough time to recover from his struggle.

"Thanks, Loweemon!"

"We're not done yet!"

Grottomon gets up from the ground and swung his massive hammer overhead and slams it against the ground. This resulted in an after effect, which caused the ground to crack under the hammer's sheer weight.

"Damn! That was close!" Wolfmon said. "Loweemon!"

"Don't worry. I only managed to move away at the last second!"

"Consider yourself lucky for not having to fight these guys before."

"Well I was aligned with them."

"So you ought to know these warrior's weaknesses."

"Perhaps…"

Ranamon and Fairymon went into a stare down with a single tumbleweed rolling past them. It was just like the old west all over again.

"Ugh, Ranamon. I could never forget that ugly face."

"That skimpy outfit looks so disgusting on you, girl friend. Why don't I rearrange that pretty little face of yours."

"Come and try, witch!"

Ranamon made her first move and flies up to body slam herself onto Fairymon. Fortunately, Fairymon was able to fly away at the last second but Ranamon was rapid on her feet and landed. Fairymon delivers a back kick, which Ranamon was able to block.

"Nice kick there, honey, but you left yourself wide open."

With that said, Ranamon lands a punch into Fairymon's ribs and delivers her own kick to the fairy's stomach. Fairymon is sent flying back with a throbbing stomach.

"Dang… That hurt…"

"I told you that I'd rearrange that pretty face of yours. It was a mistake to challenge. What makes you think you'll even pose a threat to Pharaohmon."

"I'm not done yet."

"Please, you wouldn't be saying that in the real tournament. I'm clearly going easy on you."

"Then why are you here attacking us?"

"Attacking you? It's more like training you."

"Training?"

"Besides, we're using you to train us as well. You see you're not the only ones who will enter that tournament. We'll be taking part in it, too."

"You four?"

"That's right. Now get up and show me more of your stuff, sweetie."

"Gladly."

Fairymon jumps up onto her feet and delivers an elbow shot to Ranamon's face. The warrior of water is sent skidding backwards with a bruise on her face. Fairymon follows it up by delivering kicks to Ranamon.

"I'm not so easy now, am I?!"

"She's better than I expected. She fights like a true legendary warrior."

Agunimon tackled down Mercuremon and mounts over him. The warrior of flame picks Mercuremon up by his feet and swings him across the terrain.

"Now! Let's kick this up a notch!" Agunimon calls out.

Agunimon flips up and lands a dropkick into Mercuremon's chest. The force sends Mercuremon plummeting towards the ground.

"Was that enough for you?"

"No yet… Agunimon. You still haven't beaten me."

"Why did you even bother challenging us?"

"To see whether you are worthy to face Pharaohmon in the tournament. Consider this your training."

"So that's what it is. Well, You had me worried there for a second."

"Don't take it personally. We're just toughening you up."

"Fine, then. If that's the way you want to play, then we're more than willing to oblige."

Agunimon flips away and allows Mercuremon to sit back up on his feet. The warriors faced off with one another and prepared themselves to attack when the right opportunity presented itself.

Just then, a crowd of people started to gather together to watch the warriors begin their training. They stood in awe at their fighting techniques.

"What are these people doing here?!" Wolfmon wondered in thought.

"They think this is just a show?" Grottomon said. "Well I say we give 'em one heck of a show!"

"Wow! Check it out dad! They're rehearsing for some movie!" a boy cried out in excitement.

"Then where are the camera men? Don't those creatures look familiar?"

"Yeah! They must be an incarnation of the Power Rangers!"

"Then where are the monsters?"

"They're just rehearsing for the next act. I'm telling ya!"

The legendary warriors were stunned that a group of civilians would bother to watch their training session. Then again, they are entertaining them.

"If it's a show they want, then they got one," Agunimon said. "Let's give 'em hell, guys!"

With that said, the warriors resumed their training with the crowd roaring and several bystanders capturing the action through video camera.

Domino City: 7:05 P.M.

Yugi was fixing the chains that would hold his Millennium Puzzle. He had left his puzzle in a backpack filled with the other Millennium items, including the ring, rod and necklace.

"I just hope these chains will hold the Millennium Puzzle. Ah, there. That should do it."

Just then, the boy's phone rang and he goes over to answer it. Yugi answered the phone.

"Hello?"

"Yugi! It's me, Takato!"

"Takato? What's wrong? It sounds like you're in a hurry."

"More than that, Yugi. Himura's sister had just ran away and she could be in real danger especially with Pharaohmon out there in the lurks!"

"Oh no! But what can I do? I'm practically stuck here myself."

"We'll be sure to tell Felinismon to teleport you over."

"Long how ago did she run off?"

"About several hours ago. We're dead exhausted from all this running around."

"Ok, I'm on my way. Be sure to tell Felinismon to teleport herself here to get me and my friends."

"I'll be sure to let her know."

"Good. I'll see you then. B-"

Yugi was immediately cut off as he saw the Scrabmon pair climbing out through the window with his backpack.

"Hey! You! Scrabmon!"

"Yugi?! Scrabmon are there?!"

"I'll talk to you later, Takato! They're stealing my puzzle! Hey, get back here you!"

"Yugi? Yugi?!"

The spiky-haired boy runs out from his room and rushes down the stairs. Solomon Muto watched as his grandson ran out through the door without any hesitation. Mrs. Muto had overhead the door slamming.

"Hmm, I wonder why he's in such a hurry," Mrs. Muto wondered.

"Probably went to go visit his friends. I wouldn't worry about him."

"Yugi…"

Yugi was running down the street as the Scrabmon flew off with his backpack filled with the Millennium items.

"Get back here you thieves! Pharaohmon has to be desperate for my Millennium Puzzle!"

The devious insects flew down into a nearby alleyway. Yugi was able to find out which alley they had scurried over into. Just as he was about to make a stop, a familiar silver-haired teen came walking his path. Yugi accidentally bumps into the teen and falls backward. The teen was wearing a dark, blue shirt with gray pants.

"Oh! Darn! I almost had them!"

"Yugi?"

"Huh? That sounds like Bakura."

As Yugi looks up at the teen, he came into eye contact with Bakura. The silver-haired teen gives Yugi a smile and lends him a hand. Yugi grabs Bakura's hand and sits up from the ground.

"It's a surprise to find you here, Bakura."

"Same with you, Yugi. Why are you in such a hurry?"

"Take a look at the alley ahead of us. There are thieves that have stolen my Millennium Puzzle!"

"What?! Then, we had better stop them right away!"

"Right! I'll lead the way!"

With that said, Yugi takes off down the street with Bakura tagging along. They made an immediate stop at the alleyway to find the Scrabmon pair looking through the backpack. One of the Scrabmon was about to pick up the Millennium Puzzle until Yugi came running through and takes the Puzzle back at the last minute.

"Yugi?!" the Scrabmon exclaimed.

"That's right! This is my Millennium Puzzle! If you're boss is that desperate for wanting my puzzle, then that coward ought to face me here and now!"

"I'm afraid he has much more important matters at the moment. In that case, we'll take this Millennium item."

The Scrabmon snatches up the Millennium Ring. Bakura stopped to make complete eye contact with the item he had once possessed. His eyes widened as an overwhelming force had taken him over. The insects stopped as they heard a maniacal laughter from within the ring.

"What is this?! Where is that laughter coming from?!" A Scrabmon wondered.

Suddenly, the Millennium Ring flies out from the Scrabmon's grasp and came towards Bakura. He had refused to take the ring at first but the overwhelming spirit had forced itself onto Bakura. The teen cries out in agony once the ring latched itself onto Bakura as if it were a parasite.

"Yugi!!"

"Oh no! Bakura! That ring is going to overtake him again! Hold on!"

Yugi runs past the Scrabmon and goes over to pull the ring away from Bakura, but the teen lands a backhand slap that sends Yugi reeling back. Bakura's eyes emitted a crimson glow and his voice deeped into a sinister tone. Bakura began to cackle just like the evil spirit that had possessed many times before. In fact, the dark spirit has already possessed him.

"Ah, yes! It is good to be back!"

"What is the meaning of this?!" the Scrabmon said in unison. "What exactly are you?!"

"I am your worst nightmare, you pitiful insects. You attempted to steal away the Millennium Puzzle, an item I have longed to take. I cannot allow anyone else to take the power of the ancient pharaoh himself."

"Ah, so you're enemy to the pharaoh? That means you'll help us kill Yugi and take his Millennium Puzzle?"

"I have no affiliation with no one."

"Pharaohmon will be pleased to know that you are an enemy to Yugi Muto."

"As I said, I have no affiliation with no one. For meddling with my affairs, I shall grant you two a trip to hell."

'Yami' Bakura held out his hand in front of the two Scrabmon and created a black fog, which had surrounded them completely. The insects screamed as shadow creatures came out from within the dark fog. Their screams echoed as their bodies were torn to shreds by the shadow creatures. Yami Bakura looked on and cackled with a sinister laugh.

"Bakura?"

"Their bodies have been ripped apart by the shadow creatures."

The former tomb thief kneels down to place his finger over the spilled blood from the Scrabmon. He disgusted Yugi as he took a lick from the trickle of the insects' blood.

"Mmmm, I just love the sweet taste of a blood. It tastes even better from that of a frightened soul. Now, Yugi… You have something that I need: mainly your Millennium Puzzle. I shall spare you of your life if you hand it over."

"Set Bakura free, you demon."

"Bakura is just fine the way he is. He wouldn't have survived without me. He needs me."

"You're lying!"

"Come now. I'm offering you a chance to hand the puzzle to me without having me to resort to mindless violence. Bakura wouldn't want to see you dead after all. So, what's it going to be?"

"I won't let you! YUGIOH!!"

As soon as Yugi said that, the brave and mature Yami Yugi replaced the little one. The former pharaoh stood his ground and faced off with the sinister Yami Bakura.

"Evil spirit! I demand you to set Bakura free!"

"At last we meet again, pharaoh. How long has it been? Ah, yes. Battle City, wasn't it?"

"I thought I'd never have to face you again."

"It's so unfortunate, isn't it? I thought everything would have been mutual between us. Alas, we remain enemies because of your stubbornness. So be it."

"Listen, there is a much greater crisis at hand. A monster by the name of Pharaohmon has been unleashed onto the planet. He, too, seeks the power of the Millennium Puzzle. He, too, wants to destroy human civilization. Aren't you all concerned about him?"

"Not at all. He seeks the power of the Millennium Puzzle. No one shall get in my way of my destiny. I'll have to speak to this Pharaohmon for myself."

"Bakura, you are making a mistake. Pharaohmon will not hesitate to kill you."

"We'll meet again, pharaoh. However, next time, you had better watch your back. I will strike when you least expect it."

Yami Bakura cackled in deep laughter as he immediately takes off towards the darkest parts of the alleyway. Yugi attempts to make chase after him but to no avail.

"He's gone! Damn!" Yami cursed.

"Yami! Takato and the others are looking for Yui. She had run off after what seemed like an argument. But that's not the problem. There's a possibility that Pharaohmon has his eyes set for her."

"How can I get there? Wasn't Felinismon supposed to have arrived at your home to teleport us to Shinjuku?"

"Well, I had left the phone off the hook. Takato must be wondering where we had gone."

"Then we better head back and call Takato back, Yugi. With the evil spirit possessing Bakura again, we have two enemies to worry about. Both desire to take the Millennium Puzzle. We can't let them take the puzzle."

"Yes."

"We must be on our guard. Let's call Joey and the others first before anything else."

Yami Yugi picks up the bag filled with the Millennium Items and sighs a great relief. Fortunately, Yami Bakura did not bother taking the other items since he had long desired to capture all the Millennium items. Then again, he always mainly has his goals set on capturing the puzzle.

"It's a good thing the evil spirit did not attempt to steal the other Millennium items here. However, we must remain cautious. The night is still young."

Shinjuku: 7:30 P.M.

Meanwhile, the Tamers had nearly given up on their search for Yui. Himura sat on a sidewalk while catching his breath. He banged his fists on the concrete and ignored the pain.

"Damn it! I'm the worst brother in the world! She'll never want to look me in the eye again."

"Himura. We cannot give up on this search. Your sister is out there alone and needs her big brother more than anything else," Takato said.

"Oh, Himura… Don't give up hope. Remember Inumon, Guilmon and the digimon are out there doing everything they can," Jeri stated.

"What if she gets lost?! You have no idea about the maniacs that stalk the streets at night. Pharaohmon could be out there and Yui will least expect it!"

"Himura. You need to toughen up," Rika said. "Your sister had lost complete trust in you. You never told her how you met Inumon? She doesn't even know anything about this Anubimon. You ought to be a little more thoughtful and tell your sister."

"You don't understand…"

"No, you don't understand, Himura. While I don't have a sibling, I know how it feels when someone close to me is lying. My mother told me that I'd eventually see my father again, but that never came to pass. I feel for poor Yui. But you're seriously underestimating her."

"Am I?"

"She's proven to be quite an asset to the team. She and Dark Gabumon are quite the team. They never keep secrets from each other. It's something you have to discuss with Yui alone sometime."

"You're right. She's proven to be quite independent with Dark Gabumon. But she's not with Dark Gabumon now…"

"Oh, Guilmon. I hope you guys were able to find any trace of her. I can't help but to worry about Yui coming into a run-in with Pharaohmon. Let's pray that it doesn't come down to that."

Elsewhere in Shinjuku

Walking on through the alleyway, Yui whimpered softly as her face was covered with dirt and tears. She fell to her knees while being exhausted from the running she did the entire day.

"It's so dark in these alleys. Himura must be worried about me. Maybe I shouldn't have run away. I should have given him a chance to explain his story. I'm too selfish to consider my own brother's feelings. I hate myself. I really do…"

As soon as she wiped her face, she overheard a deep evil chuckle from behind the shadows. Yui quickly turns around with a frightened look on her face.

"Who was that?! Hello? Who's there?"

Unknown to the young Tsubasa sibling, the demonic entity himself phases behind her with a sinister grin. Yui stopped dead cold and turned around to come into eye contact with Pharaohmon. Her eyes widened in absolute fear and wanted to scream… But the demon silenced her cupping his hand over her mouth. She struggled to break free but Pharaohmon's strong grip had overcome her.

"Yui Tsubasa. I shall relieve you off this emotional distress…"

Suddenly, Pharaohmon felt the presence of the digimon party. He turned to find Inumon, Dark Gabumon, Guilmon and the other digimon facing him.

"PHARAOHMON!!" Inumon exclaimed. "LET HER GO!!"

"Himura!! Everyone!! We found her!!" Guilmon calls out.

The cries of Guilmon immediately gained the attention of the Tamers group. Himura leaps up and takes off down the street to catch up with the digimon. Takato and company managed to catch up to the older Tsubasa sibling.

"Yui!! Yui!! Let go of her, you bastard!!" Himura cursed with venom in his voice. "She did nothing to you!"

"No, but she could be a valuable asset to me," Pharaohmon chuckled. "If you truly did care for her, you wouldn't have let her run off on her own. Some brother you turned out to be."

"I demand you let her go and take me!" Dark Gabumon exclaimed. "It's us you want!"

"No, I get my opportunity to take you apart in the tournament. But why don't I crush your confidence by taking away what's most precious to you, Himura. Your little sister, Yui…"

"LET GO OF HER!! NOW!! INUMON!!"

Responding to his partner's pleas, Inumon leaps out towards Pharaohmon with two objectives: One was to tear Pharaohmon's head off and retrieve Yui. Dark Gabumon, Guilmon, Renamon and Felinismon joined in to lend Inumon help. However, Pharaohmon waved his scepter and quickly paralyzes them with the magic of his scepter.

"Guilmon!!"

"Renamon!!"

"INUMON!!"

"Dark Gabumon!" Yui screamed. "Himura! Help me!"

"YUI!!"

"Don't worry, Himura. You'll get to see your sister again once I've converted her to the dark side. Now, Yui. Let us depart from that 'brother' of yours."

"Himura!!"

Himura tried everything he can to leap up to take Yui's out stretched hand. He fell face first on the concrete and was left screaming for his little sister.

"YUI!!"

As soon as Pharaohmon phases out with Yui, the Tamers gathered around to help their digimon partners back to their feet. Himura pounded his fists against the concrete without any care of injuring his own hands.

"Yui… Oh my god… What have I done?! This is all my fault! She's gone because of me!"

"Himura," Jeri whispered.

"No! Don't 'Himura' me. She's gone and who knows what Pharaohmon will do to her! Yui… I don't deserve to be considered your brother… I rather die than lose another loved one."

As soon as Himura started bursting into tears, Inumon sits up and looks into the skies with a look of disdain and anger. He, much like Himura, felt that he had let Yui get away. Dark Gabumon felt terrible and nearly wanted to kill himself for letting Yui out of his sights.

"Himura! Get a hold of yourself!" Henry called out to the crushed boy.

"How the hell can I?! Why the hell should I?! Yui is gone! She's gone! Inumon! C'mon, we're going to look all over this damn city if we have to!"

"Himura! This is a large city! It will take you years to look through every spot in the city!" Takato exclaimed. "What we need to-"

"You guys can do what you wish! I'm going to look for Yui on my own! Let's go, Inumon!"

Himura takes off into the distance with Inumon tagging along. Jeri tries calling to Himura but to no avail.

"Don't bother, Jeri. He will not listen to our reasoning. He is driven to protect his sister. His failure today has proven him to do what it takes to retrieve her. Even if it means sacrificing his own life," said Felinismon.

"He's crazier than coco puffs," Terriermon replied.

"Don't you mean coo-coo for coca puffs?" Henry muttered. "Let's get serious, Terriermon."

"In any case, we have to follow Himura before he does anything that he might regret," Takato said.

"Agreed. Dark Gabumon. We're going to need you to sniff out Inumon's scent," Rika said. "Only then we can find Himura."

"Well, normally I would say screw it. However, I'll let it slide just for this once. My partner was kidnapped and I want to guarantee her safety. You can count on me. Renamon, will you help lead out for me?"

"Of course."

"Let's just hope Himura finds her before it's too late," Takato replied. "There's no telling what Pharaohmon has in plan for that girl. I don't even want to know what that bastard is thinking on a daily basis."

Genkai's Dojo: 9:45 P.M.

Yusuke Urameshi had just arrived at the sacred dojo belonging the old psychic, Master Genkai. It took him nearly a whole day to walk from the city and to the sacred grounds. But, if he had any hope of increasing his spirit power, he would have to gain extra training to prepare himself for an attack by Pharaohmon's minions.

"Damn. I just had to walk all the way from town?! I knew I should have brought money for a taxi ride."

"You must be pretty sadly poor if you can't even pay for one lousy taxi ride," an old woman's voice replied.

"I didn't ask for your opinion."

Yusuke turns to face a tiny, old woman with a martial arts sensei outfit. The old woman known as Genaki steps forward and checks over Yusuke.

"Yeah. You're pretty much the same. Your spirit energy hasn't grown much since our last training."

"You ought to give me more credit than that after I whooped the last of the Saint Beasts."

"There will be more stronger enemies than the Saint Beasts, Yusuke. Pharaohmon is merely just an obstacle to overcome."

"Then you had to have sensed his power. That guy is hardcore!"

"Which is why it was a good idea for Koenma to send you over to me. Now let's get started on the training, dimwit."

"Um, hello? Don't you think I ought to rest first?! I walked nearly the whole day just to get to this stupid dojo!"

"You should have did the smart thing and took a taxi."

"Smart ass…"

"There's no time to waste. You want to amp up your spirit energy? You're going to have to work extra hard to earn it."

"Feh. I knew there would be a catch to this."

"Since we only have two weeks, I don't want to see any half-assed attempts, Yusuke. You will train yourself to the brink of death."

"You just had to say that… Man, I hate basic training."

Shibuya. Metropolitan Area: 10:20 P.M.

There wasn't a single soul found within the area since there normally wouldn't be very many people during this time of night at a Metropolitan area. However, this didn't prevent Botan from checking the perimeters for any suspicious demon/apparition activity.

"So far so good. There isn't a single trace of demonic aura in this part of the city. I really lucked out. Normally, this Pharaohmon would spread his demonic insect warriors, but now nothing."

The woman pulls out a small mirror locket, which really was her communicator to the spirit realm. She opened it up and quickly contacts Koenma to give a report update.

"Koenma. This is Botan."

"Ah, Botan. I take it there weren't any suspicious activities with Pharaohmon's demonic Scrabmon?"

"None that I know of. The city of Shibuya seems peaceful for the moment."

"Good. The next stop will be Shinjuku. I've managed to pinpoint the location of a rather large negative reaction occurring towards the eastern section. You might want to check that out."

"Will do. And I'm happy to report that Yusuke has already made it to Genaki's to continue his training."

"And the others?"

"As in Kuwabara, Hiei and Kurama? I'm very sure Kuwabara and Kurama are preparing themselves as we speak. I haven't contacted Hiei since he's been avoiding me at very opportunity."

"It's no surprise. I'm sure Hiei is well aware of the situation. Make sure to investigate closely, Botan. Don't wander into trouble."

"I won't. This is Botan signing out."

With that said, Botan closes up her locket and grabs her broom to set off on her journey to Shinjuku. Just as she was about to depart, she heard a squeaking noise. She turned to find no source of the noise but felt a small tag on her pants. Botan looks down to find Neemon himself with a silly grin.

"Hey, lookie, Bokomon!" Neemon said with glee. "It's a witch!"

Taking total offense to the rabbit's 'witch' remarks, Botan growls deeply and swung her broom overhead. She then slams it against Neemon and sends him flying out of sight.

"WHEEE!!!!!!!"

"Ugh! I am not a witch!"

If there was anything Boten hated being called and that was a 'witch'. With Botan riding off on her broom, Neemon lands hard on onto a mailbox and his head smashes against the top. A massive lump forms over Neemon's forehead. Bokomon comes walking by with his book in hand.

"I'm not even going to bother to ask."

"Um? Owwie?"

Shinjuku: Unknown parts of the city

Inside a dark room with a little source of light, there was a girl trapped inside of a sphere. The girl was none other than Yui Tsubasa. She managed to open up her eyes and got a perfect view of her surroundings. She let out a frightened gasp and leaped away to find herself inside a sphere.

"Hey, where am I? Himura? Inumon? Dark Gabumon?"

Yui overheard a deep laughter coming from within the dark room. She searched her surroundings and trembled heavily in fear. A pair of crimson eyes penetrated through the darkness to face Yui.

"Who's there?!"

"For someone with a strong spirit awareness, you don't know your enemies very well."

"Pharaohmon?! Where have you taken me?!"

"That is not important now, my child. You are someone I will need to help defeat your brother and those Tamers."

"What are you saying? You want to use me?! Forget it! I refuse to serve for the likes of you!"

"Oh, are you sure you want to refuse to accept my offer? Very well then, but it wouldn't be wise if you wish to return to your brother."

"Why wouldn't I?"

"Your brother doesn't want you to return. He sees you nothing more than a little nuisance he grew sick and tired to take care of. In other words, your so-called brother doesn't show any love for you."

"You're lying. My brother loves me dearly and vowed to stake his life to protect me."

"Well if that's the biggest lie I've ever heard… Your brother has been keeping secrets from you."

"Secrets?"

"There's far more skeletons in your brother's closet than he actually wants to admit."

"I don't understand…"

"Your brother committed a horrible crime during his comatose period. Do you remember that day you and he were in that cart accident with your parents? That tragic day…"

"Yes… Our parents died in the accident…"

"As soon as he went into his comatose state, he was sent into the Underworld. It is the darkest regions of the digital world and where digimon souls are judged. Your brother and a girl by the name of Kotori were assigned a mission to defeat a serpent by the name of Basilikmon. In order to defeat the monster, Inumon and Seadramon were given to those two as partners."

"So, that's how Inumon and Himura met…"

"Himura and Kotori resented one another and wanted nothing to do with anything dealing with friendship. Your brother couldn't put up with the girl anymore and snapped… Rather than protecting her from Basilikmon, he allowed the serpent to kill her. He wanted her out of his life and was happy. He was glad to have gotten away with this act of murder."

"How awful… My brother was keeping this from me? I never thought Himura would turn out to be this way. That poor girl…"

"If you don't believe me, then Kotori herself will tell you."

As soon as he said that, a spotlight appeared to reveal a girl with cuts and a blood-covered body. Yui looked towards the girl in utter shock and turned away from the gruesome mutilation she had suffered. The girl began to utter a few words, which haunted Yui.

"Please… you must stop him… Stop Himura… from hurting anymore innocent people… Protect those you love… He'll kill you… the same way he left me to… die…"

"Stop it… Please, stop it! How could my brother have done such a horrible thing! Why?! Why didn't Inumon stop him?!"

"Because Inumon was made to be Himura's partner and he has no choice but to take Himura's orders," Pharaohmon continued on. "Eventually, Inumon himself will die by Himura's hands."

"No, I can't let him continue on like this… But what can I do? I'm far too weak on my own…"

"Tell me, Yui Tsubasa. Do you wish to stop your brother from hurting anymore innocent people?"

"How?"

"If you wish to allow the powers of darkness to grant you the power you desire…"

"The powers of darkness? But I can't…"

"Why? Don't you wish to stop Himura from hurting any more people? He deserves to be taken apart for letting this poor girl die!"

Yui looks back to 'Kotori' and feels nothing more than remorse for the girl.

"Yui… Avenge me… Show that coward that you won't hesitate… to defend your honor… There's no reasoning with that murderer… Kill him… Kill him…"

Yui closed her eyes and started to tear up. She smashes her fists against the sphere and cries out in anguish.

"That's it, child. Give into the hate, the malice and the darkness…"

"Himura must pay… Himura must pay…"

"That's not all my dear," Pharaohmon said. "Himura not only is responsible for Kotori's tragic death, but the accident… It was no accident."

"What? Not an accident?"

"Your brother murdered your parents. He had placed sleeping pills into their coffee earlier that tragic morning. He despised them for giving more attention to you than himself. He resented you for being the 'favorite' of the two siblings. Since he couldn't get the attention he 'deserved', he took it upon himself to drug them to cause your father to lose control and result in the accident."

"He couldn't have… He killed mommy and daddy? No! He killed them! He killed mommy and daddy!"

"That's right! What a hateful little boy he really is. And you want to know another secret?"

"What's that?" the girl replied with venom in her voice.

"He had plotted to have you murdered in that accident as well. Unfortunately for him, he suffered a concussion. Only you had survived that accident without a single scratch. It was your will to survive, Yui. You should consider yourself lucky… Since then, he has plotted ways to have you hurt. Today was that perfect example. Once you had ran away, he would have found you and beaten you senseless to prove that he is the dominant sibling."

"Himura… That heartless boy! I hate him for everything he had done to me! He killed that poor girl, Kotori! He's the one responsible for mommy and daddy's deaths!"

"That's right! Let the darkness grant you the power! Fill it with your hate and spite for this murderer of a brother! He must pay for his sins!"

As soon as he said that, Yui lets out a scream and shatters the sphere open. The shards from the broken sphere rain down onto the ground. Yui lands onto the surface and her eyes become possessed by the darkness. The girl continued to scream angrily and smashes her fists against the ground.

"Yui Tsubasa. Become one with the dark light and become my new mistress. Together we shall punish Himura and the Tamers!"

The little girl stretched out her arms and grinned. Pharaohmon held out his hand over the younger Tsubasa sibling. Yui's body becomes enveloped into a blanket of darkness and becomes absorbed into the dark cloud. Her body undergoes a slow metamorphosis.

"Let the darkness infuse with your spiritual awareness. It shall allow you to harness the ability to use spiritual techniques as weapons to your disposal… You will be given body that will allow you to contain such an overwhelming power. Your child body will not be able to handle it. Let your heart be filled with the darkness of your hatred for Himura"

Yui's body started to stretch out. Her legs grew longer than her body, her hips widened and her chest started to enlarge. Yui's child-like figure morphed into that of a model glass-like figure. Her hair grew longer and reached down to the point of her posterior. Her naked mature body became covered by black spandex. Then her right arm was covered by metallic armor. The left side had little armor with her pale skin exposed. Black gloves materialized around her hands. A large shoulder pad formed on her left shoulder. Her chest became covered with a metallic plate covering to protect her brooch area. A belt was wrapped around her tiny model-like waist. Her boots were long and silver with high heels at the very bottom. The girl's hair was long and remained tied into a ponytail. Yui opened her eyes and gone were her once, innocent angel blue eyes. Hateful, crimson eyes replaced them. Long bangs came down over her face. She brushes her bang away and placed on a ninja mask to cover her mouth.

As her transformation was complete, Yui had become the woman she had seen in the bathroom mirror earlier in the day. She became the same woman who had attacked her in her dreams. She giggled in a more sinister tone and gone was her innocent child-like voice. She no longer resembled the girl once known as Yui Tsubasa. She has now become…

"Nemesis. Yui Tsubasa is no more. You have become Nemesis, my new mistress of darkness."

"It's an honor to serve you my lord," Nemesis spoke in an elegant and mature tone. "Thank you for granting me this overwhelming power."

"So how does it feel to finally escape Himura's shadow?"

"It's about time. I no longer want to become associated with that murderer. He will pay for what he has done to me. Momma and poppa are gone because of him and I will NEVER forgive."

Pharaohmon chuckled to himself and snapped his fingers. Another spotlight came into view to reveal an illusion of Himura himself. The boy stood with a cocky smile on his face. Nemesis immediately turns to face 'Himura' and growls deeply. Nemesis runs across with newfound speed and implements her attack on 'Himura'. Like a psycho possessed, Nemesis tore through 'Himura' with her clawed hands. She leaps away and jumps across to place a hand over 'Himura'. As soon as she phases to the other side of her victim, 'Himura' exploded on contact and was left a bloody pool with an array of flesh and body parts scattered across the room. She puts a finger over the blood pool. Nemesis removes her ninja mask and licks the blood thoroughly from her finger.

"Yes, and that is how you shall finish Himura off."

"I won't hesitate to kill dear old brother. He shouldn't have ever yelled at me and taken advantage of me over these years. It's his turn to understand the true meaning of suffering and torment."

Pharaohmon steps on forward to Nemesis and wraps his arms around her waist. The woman looks up into Pharaohmon's eyes and grins with a trickle of 'Himura's' blood pouring down.

"Himura's blood shall be on my hands."

Darkness has descended on the Tsubasa family. With Yui transformed into the deadly Nemesis, what will Himura and the Tamers do once they come across her? Will they eventually have to battle Yui? Pharaohmon has dealt a heavy blow into the rankings of the Tamers. Meanwhile, Yami Bakura has been resurrected and is out for Yugi's Millennium Puzzle. Can he protect his puzzle from both Bakura and Pharaohmon at once? Yusuke prepares himself for heavy training with the human psychic, Genkai. The legendary warriors start their training ahead of schedule. As for the Sailor Senshi, they await for Haruka and Michiru to answer their call. Will Cammy prove to be a valuable asset now that her Digital Priestess past has been unveiled by Setsuna? With only two weeks ago, the chances of the Tamers making it to the tournament just maybe slim to none.

[Preview]

Takato: Hey, everyone! You just won't believe this! Once we find the whereabouts of Himura, we stumble across a showdown with this powerful woman with these strange powers.

Dark Gabumon: It's Yui!

Himura: It couldn't be! How is it possible?!

Nemesis: Dear, sweet little Himura… I am your precious little sister, Yui, or at least I used to be… Yui Tsubasa is dead! Nemesis only exists in this world of hatred! It's time for you to die, dear brother!

Inumon: I can't fight her, Himura! It's against my code to hurt those I protect!

Dark Gabumon: Same goes for me!

Himura: How can I fight this battle against my own sister?! This is all my fault!

Takuya: Hey, look! Pharaohmon is on TV!

Yusuke: That showoff is making his damn announcement for his tournament!

Pharaohmon: People of the Earth… Listen carefully… In two weeks, I will be hosting a tournament to determine the fates of the Digital and real worlds. You better make take advantage of this time of peace.

Rei: Two weeks left… Cammy… Listen to me. You're going to have to regain those memories as the Digital Priestess.

Cammy: But how?

Yugi: Time to assemble the best deck that I can!

Pharaohmon: I also have many participants that wish to take part in this tournament. Anubimon. Behold the prisoners you had sealed away. They are now free to take part in my tournament.

Henry: What?! Piedmon?! Demon?!

Anubimon: Himura. You and the Tamers will receive my training. I just cannot allow Pharaohmon to have his way.

Rika: Next time on the Pharaohmon arc series!

The Tsubasa Sibling Betrayal! Pharaohmon's Worldwide Announcement!

Takato: Two weeks until the big event! Let's make it count, Guilmon!

Kaiba: Hmmm. This tournament sounds pretty interesting.

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Kanius: Whew! Another long chapter completed! Now I've managed to bring in Nemesis into the picture! I hope it's the way you like her, Youko and Livia! If you thought she was psycho now, you still haven't seen anything yet!

Coral: So consider this as a gift to you readers! Kanius is taking a break until Sunday night to work on the next chapter.

Kanius: I'm off to watch the Yu-Gi-Oh movie this weekend and the Olympics! Until then, be sure to drop me a line and check back. By the way, Lazer Wulf, I'm interested in your offer to help me with the duels. Let's negotiate. Well, I'm off! Peace!