Sorry this chapter is late; I've been struggling on how exactly to direct the battle. The ending part I had a terrible time writing and it isn't exactly up to par with the rest of the chapter. Plus my life has just gotten more hectic. I seriously doubt I'll be able to write on this story again until Halloween. So don't expect an update before November.

Notes about chapter: I don't remember how the Chosen digivolved to Susanoomon so I kind of made up the digivolving part...reminds me of a w.i.t.c.h. episode -.-; .Can't think of any others…except that Davis has had a hard time remembering TK's name in the past of this story. Also, if any of you care to remember when Takuya broke down the wall in the Chosen's cell, that was the same thing to do with the explanation last chapter. The whole 'power deep within ourselves' thing. Just thought I'd clear that up.

Also, it has come to my attention that a question mark next to an exclamation point no longer works. So whenever you come across a question that has an exclamation point at the end, it's because the question mark was deleted. Not because of an editing problem.

Reviews:

GemmaniGirl: You've never read Martin the Warrior! It's like one of my favorite books in the Redwall series! I've practically got it memorized! takes a deep breath and gets out of fangirl mode Anywho, thanks for the review. And I know the feeling, my sister's like that, lol. Enjoy the chapter!

Gogglehead Lover: Sorry for the longer uptake and sorry in advanced for the delay in the next chapter (see top paragraph). Anyway, I'm glad you like the Takato/Jeri pairing! It was fun to write their little scene. Hmm…my fav character? Let me see…I'd have to say TK or Terriermon. Both are hysterical in an intelligent/witty sort of way. I'm also partial to the darkies and the loners, but only because of the plotlines and in-depth, mysterious personalities. I guess I like TK and Terriermon because they're balanced with a good dose of humor mixed in. Characters that you can relax with. Well, I hope you like this chapter!

Final Genesis: lol, you're right! Thanks for the review and enjoy the chapter!

foxbane: Yay! You liked the Arukenimon and Mummymon moment! That was the one thing I disliked about the ending of Season 02. Sure, they were evil, but they served Owikawa faithfully to the end and in return the guy deleted them! So yeah, I have a sense of fairness about me that intervened in writing the last chapter. Enjoy the chapter!

between-the-stars: lol, I loved your review! Goosebumps and excited squeaks? Perfect balance! Actually, the 'winning power inside' was a kind of spur of the moment thing. blushes You really think this story is getting better? Thanks! I'm also glad you enjoyed the Arukenimon/Mummymon moment. I hope you also like the chapter just as much! (nah, it's okay. I wasn't really in the mood for talking anyway. Just hibernating, lol. It's gotten better. Thanks for the concern though smiles)

Catwarrior: Thanks for reviewing and for the compliments! I've never read another full-season crossover so I just kind of winged it. I'm glad it's gone smoothly! I hope this chapter is up to the rest of the story's standards!

warriorseadra: I can't answer the first question but as for the second, Lucemon (rookie) digivolves to Lucemon Chaos Mode (ultimate) then to Lucemon Shadow Lord Mode (mega and the dragon) which is actually an entity controlled by Lucemon Larva (mega) being his true form. Did that make any sense? Hope so. It gets kind of confusing. I hope you enjoy the chapter!

DragonKitsune: …that's not exactly what I meant…maybe you should read some of the reviewers' responses after the chapters you read (be they mine or someone else's). As for your questions…self-suffering sigh and grabs thinking cap…01(from what I saw of it) – Matt but I hold Wizardmon close, 02 – TK, 03 – Terriermon, and 04 – Kouji. Out of all of them? Either TK or Terriermon. Fav girl would probably be Kari. Fav boy? TK. Fav boy and girl from each season? 01 – Matt and Sora, 02 – TK and Kari, 03 – Henry and Rika, and 04 – Kouji and Zoe (no duh! Zoe's the only girl!). Now after that tedious brain-wracking you had better enjoy this chapter, gets mischievous look in eye or else… (lol, couldn't resist! Enjoy!)

Firey Pheonix: Aw! You're too sweet! Sorry the update was little late…winces…the next one will probably be later (see top paragraph). Either way, I'm so glad you really like my story this much! Enjoy the chapter! (p.s. yeah, I deduced that much ;) )

Disclaimer: Me? Own Digimon? Riiiight…along with the man-in-the-moon and the Jack-Be-Nimble candlestick factory. rolls eyes Get real.

Chapter 21

Shining Digivolution

There was a moment of dead silence, minus the sounds of battle before them, as the children and their digimon concentrated with every ounce of their willpower on connecting with Calumon. Jeri watched apprehensively. If this didn't work, she didn't know what would.

Not surprisingly, Zoe was the first to connect. Following her was Ryo, then Sora and Kouji. One-by-one, they each connected. The Chosen with a more advanced form of their Fractal Code, the Tamers with either a blue card or a glow ready to burst into a vibrant light from the D-Powers, and the Destined with similar radiances. Jeri smiled down at Calumon. "Hold on."

"Agumon warpdigivolve to…WarGreymon!"

"Gabumon warpdigivolve to…MetalGarurumon!"

"Biyomon digivolve to…Birdramon! Birdramon digivolve to…Garudamon!"

"Tentomon digivolve to…Kabutarimon! Kabutarimon digivolve to…MegaKabutarimon!"

"Gomamon digivolve to…Ikkakumon! Ikkakumon digivolve to…Zudomon!"

"Patamon digivolve to…Angemon!"

"Salamon digivolve to…Gatomon!"

"Armadillomon digivolve to…Ankylomon!"

"Hawkmon digivolve to…Aquilamon!"

Takato, Rika, Henry, and Ryo held up their D-Powers. "Bio-Merge Activate!"

"Guilmon bio-merge to…Gallantmon! Gallantmon mode change to…Gallantmon Crimson Mode!"

"Renamon bio-merge to…Sakuyamon!"

"Terriermon bio-merge to…MegaGargomon!"

"Monodramon bio-merge to…Justimon!"

Susie held up a blue card. "Digimodify! Matrix Digivolution Activate!"

"Lopmon matrix digivolve to…Antylamon!"

Kazu pulled out a blue card. "C'mon, show me some love," he muttered and then sliced the card through his D-Power. "Digimodify! Matrix Digivolution Activate!"

"Guardromon matrix digivolve to…Andromon!"

Kazu punched the air, "Oh yeah! Look out man, 'cause Kazu's got the good stuff!"

Takuya, Zoe, Kouji, Kouichi, JP, and Tommy stood in a small circle and aimed their D-Tectors towards the center. "Ancient Spirits Unite! Susanoomon!"

Jeri gaped in shock. Where the six Chosen had been stood a single armored digimon.

Tai grinned, "Now it's time for the fun part. Ready WarGreymon?"

Matt raised his digivice, "Let's show them how it's done!"

"WarGreymon! MetalGarurumon! DNA digivolve to…Omnimon!"

TK side-glanced at Cody, "Care to take them up on their challenge?"

"Ankylomon! Angemon! DNA digivolve to…Shakkoumon!"

"Come on, Kari! We can't let the boys have all the fun!" Yolei exclaimed. The brunette girl gave an answering smile.

"Aquilamon! Gatomon! DNA digivolve to…Silphymon!"

"Now that we're ready…let's show these freaks what happens to those who mess with us!" Sakuyamon cried.

Feint left, kick right, pivot turn, crouch and kick…it was a deadly dance of strengths between the two Demon Lords. Neither gaining the upper hand, neither willing to give ground. Lucemon had met his match in his own creation, and it was driving him nuts! If he had known just how powerful that whiney little imp would be at mega he would've killed him straight out!

Lucemon gritted his teeth in frustration as he raised his right arm to block a punch. His eyes widened in surprise as he realized it was feint. His left arm rushed to redirect a kick. The digimon smirked triumphantly in success, until he was caught around the middle and thrown a good ten meters back. Lucemon gripped his stomach with a wince as he sat up. "Note to self: watch out for Beelzemon's tail."

He scowled at the offending limb before leaping into the air to meet his soaring opponent. As he rose, Lucemon saw a means to win. A wicked grin spread across his features.

Beelzemon had a moment to wonder at his adversary's change of disposition, before a voice behind him called out, "Screaming Darkness!" The attack hit him from behind catapulting him straight into Lucemon's gathering attack.

"Paradise Lost Punch!"

Beelzemon clamped his eyes shut, waiting for the inevitable…but it never came. Instead, he felt something, or someone, hit him hard and fast from the side, pushing him out of harm's way.

Opening his eyes in surprise, Beelzemon found himself, to his greatest shock and embarrassment, in the arms of Gallantmon.

The digimon met his gaze. "You okay?"

Beelzemon's temper flared, along with the fiery pain raging through his back. "I'm fine! I don't need you interfering!"

Gallantmon shrugged, "Alright then." The arms supporting the injured digimon vanished. Beelzemon let out an undignified cry of astonishment as he plummeted to the ground. Thinking quickly, he forced his ravaged wings open, catching the air around him like a parachute. He landed roughly on the floor and let out a pained gasp, his wings falling limp.

Beelzemon shot an angry glare at mega above him. Justimon appeared next to him. "That was your own fault, you know."

The Demon Lord nearly jumped out of his skin, "Where are all you coming from!"

The other ignored his question and stated, "You should rest. We'll take it from here." Justimon jumped into the air and joined the fray against MaloMyotismon.

Beelzemon gaped after him in disbelief. "Hey – wait! You can't just…get back here metal-head!"

Davis stared blankly at the battle raging between the fallen-and-recently-restored digidestined and Lucemon and MaloMyotismon. "What…just happened?"

"They had a secret stash of energy drinks and didn't tell us about it?" Kenta offered.

"Not likely," a smile crept onto Ken's face, "but it looks like we won't be fighting this alone."

"Yeah, well feel free to join in anytime!" came a familiar voice from behind them. They turned around.

"TK!" Davis exclaimed, waving enthusiastically.

The blonde boy gave him a weird look. "Davis, I think that's the first time you've ever gotten my name right." Next to him, Yolei and Kari giggled.

Davis flushed, "No it's not!"

Cody stepped forward, "Don't worry, Zoe's in battle. It's good to see you Ken."

Ken nodded in acknowledgement, "Likewise."

Suddenly, TK found his arms full of a crying Mimi as the girl flung herself upon him. "We're all together again! It makes me so happy!" she sobbed. With a very disturbed expression, TK awkwardly patted her on the back.

"Screaming Darkness!"

"Nefarious Wrath!"

The kids turned their attention back to the battle in time to see the digimon get blown away. Lucemon and MaloMyotismon were left standing alone, breathing heavily. MaloMyotismon laughed, "You think you can beat us! Take a look around you! The black fog originates from the Dark Ocean. We draw on its negative energy. This is our playground!"

The shadowy mist twirled and danced before the children's eyes, becoming thicker and denser with each passing moment.

"This isn't good," Joe murmured.

Izzy bit his lip thoughtfully, "If we all attacked as one…we might be able to defeat them individually, but not both. We either need to become more powerful, or separate them…but how?"

Mimi looked up from TK's shoulder. "Did you count in Palmon and Beelzemon?"

Izzy stared at her for a moment before blushing and agitatedly rubbed the back of neck. "Er…actually I…think I kind of missed them?"

"Well in that case, we'll get Lucemon out of the way while you guys deal with MaloMyotismon," Susanoomon said.

"We?" Davis asked perplexed.

Kazu shrugged, "The Chosen did something really weird. All six of them are Susanoomon."

Davis stared at the teen, "All of them?"

"Yep."

Susanoomon jumped into the air and faced Lucemon. "It's time we started to wrap things up. Heaven's Thunder!" Lucemon dodged out of the way; and inevitably away from MaloMyotismon.

Tai and Davis stepped to the front lines, Gallantmon above them with Omnimon and Imperialdramon. "Give it all you got! Attack!"

Okay! Is everybody paying attention? ARE YOU LISTENING! Much better. Now, the next chapter probably won't be up until sometime in November (for further details read the first paragraph). I'm really sorry for this and before you say 'if you're going on vacation can't you access a computer?' I'm stating that the first place has no electricity and the second place has no internet connection (well they do but I can't get it to work for my life). I'm stuck so prepare yourself for a long wait.

A thank you to all my devoted reviewers and a welcome to any and all newbies! I write this for you guys alone!