Full Digi Alchemist

Chapter 14

"Whoa" Was all T.K could say "That's messed up".

The entire Digi-crew were sitting at a large meeting table, their partners at their sides.

"He just can't be back" Yolie said "We all watched him being deleted".

"He wasn't deleted remember" Davis replied "His data was converted into some sort of barrier to the Digi-world".

"Then that means" Cody began.

"That someone or something has forced their way into the Digi-world" Ken finished.

The group remained silent for a few minutes, before Patamon piped up.

"T.K" The flying pig digimon said "Didn't you take a laptop with you?"

"Oh right" T.K replied "Izzy told me to take just incase there was some sort of emergency happened in the Digi-world".

"I'd say this qualifies as an emergency situation" Armadillomon said.

"Alright" T.K said as he booted up the laptop "Hopefully the signal is strong enough to get a connection, otherwise we're screwed".

Both humans and digimon waited on baited breath as they watched the small window display the connection progress.

"Alright" They cheered as the internet connection pulled through.

"Okay everybody" Davis said as he held out his Digi-vice "Digi-port op-"

"Davis wait!"

The young alchemist hit the ground with a thud. Just as they were about to leave, Riza and Winry burst through the doors. The young mechanic was holding a long box in her arm.

"Hold up young man" Riza Mustang said "You're not going anywhere".

"Aw mom, come on" Davis whined "This is what I do".

"At least let me send a patrol to scout the area for you" The blond woman said, worry obvious on her voice.

"Sorry mom" Davis replied "We're the only ones who can go, sort of a destiny thing".

"Here Davis" Winry pulled off the box cover to reveal his custom ordered arm "I finished this a few days ago, but things have been too hectic to polish it properly".

"Alright, thanks Winry" Davis cheered as the young woman removed his basic arm "Ow, bloody hell"

"Sorry Davis" Winry apologized as Davis swore again as she attached his new arm "You know how nerve aligning is".

"Yeah, yeah" Davis replied, trying out his new arm "Wow, this thing sure feels nice, like a real arm".

"That's the new steel I was trying out" Winry smiled in delight "It's lighter, tougher and more flexible than the old stuff; it's perfect for battle situations".

"Oh yeah" Davis whistled as he transmuted the plates into four menacing looking blades "Now that's a nifty piece of auto mail".

Outside Davis' field of vision, Kari had a worried look on her face.

"Well then" Davis turned to his friends "If I remember correctly, we've got a world to save, Digi-port open!"

A blinding flash of light entered the room containing 14 persons, and as the light died down, only 2 remained.

"Good luck Davis" Riza said.

"That's right" Winry added "And if you bust up that auto mail, I'm going to kill you over and over again".

"You can use the guns he gave me" The older blond laughed.

"No thanks" Winry laughed back "I prefer the wrench, that way they know they're sorry for it".

One trip at light speed later, the group of destined landed with a soft thump at a familiar area in the digital world.

"Would you look at that" T.K said with a smile "Right outside Gennai's place, that's convenient".

"It was intended child" The elderly man known as Gennai said as he descended the stone steps "You're here for a reason".

"Gennai" Kari said "It's good to see you again".

"It's nice to you to" Gennai replied to the girl "How is Gatomon doing?"

"Just fine sir" The cat digimon replied "Thanks again for finding my ring".

Everyone greeted Gennai in similar fashion. Though when it came to Davis, who was last to greet him, the old man did something very strange. At the sight of the metal hand visible from the bomber jacket sleeve, Gennai launched himself at the young alchemist, his cane in a high arc. Reacting as any soldier would, Davis drew out his left handgun and aimed it square between the old man's eyes as he drew closer, the cane being blocked by the mechanical bicep.

"The arm" Gennai growled "Lose it".

"Why?" Davis growled back "It's just an arm".

"I will not allow such diabolical arts that arm allows you to wield" He stepped back, his anger not fading "If it flesh and bone, I would have asked you to leave".

"Humph" Davis grunted as he holstered his weapon and removed the metal limb, resting it against the stone steps.

"Leave those instruments of death as well" Gennai said as he turned to walk up the stairs "Then you can come up".

"Oh for Christ's sake" Davis swore "You can't be serious".

"Come on Davis" Kari said, also a little happier Davis was rid of the guns "Gennai's place, Gennai's rules. Besides, we need his wisdom".

"Fine" Davis grunted as he unclipped his holster, laying it down "Something's off though, it doesn't feel…normal".

"Probably due to that thing trying to enter the Digi-world" Ken said, waiting for his friend to catch up "Once we find out what it is, you can put your stuff back on".

"Alright" Davis said as he, Kari and Ken ascended the steps "Guess I can't be much of a leader if I don't do what's best for the team".

"That's the Davis we know and love" Kari laughed, quickly clapping a hand over her mouth as she realized what she said.

Davis tried to look away, failing miserably to hide his blush. Ken just looked at the sky, a sly smile on his lips he could hide as well as Davis could his blush.

Up in Gennai's large villa, the rest of the Digi-destined were already seated on the large mat as Gennai stood before them. Once everyone was comfortable Gennai began talking.

"You are all probably wondering about the disturbance that happened only a few hours ago" Gennai said "Well, fortunately I have some good news about it".

The group breathed a sigh of relief, all except Davis.

"A rouge digimon with a small amount of dark energy infused in his system had tried to break through the barrier" The old man explained "If not for the protection of that digimon, he would have succeeded".

"But I saw BlackWarGreymon crash into our world" Davis interrupted.

"Hold your tongue till I say so child" Gennai said gruffly "What you saw was the shield program being attacked, it phased through your world for a few seconds but healed and returned to it's duties".

"So that's it? No crazy shit for us to do?" Davis said, getting up.

"Insolent child" The old man growled "I am not finished, you must all leave in the next 3 minutes, and your partners must stay here".

"What?" Davis said, his voice not alone.

"Though it was a minor problem, it shows just how vulnerable our protection really is" Gennai explained "Every digimon has been brought back, all must be accounted for while a new protection system is being created, a process that will take 4 years".

No one could hold in a gasp after hearing the grim news. Everyone expected Davis to fly off the handle with some remark, or even to get angry at the situation. It never came.

"Okay" Davis said, his only hand resting on his partner's head "Take care Veemon, I'll be waiting for you when we get back".

"Sure thing Davis" Veemon smiled "Get strong with your alchemy and I'll become a better fighter".

"Right" Davis replied "We'll both become an unstoppable force".

And with that, Davis walked slowly out of the large building. Each human said their teary farewells to their digimon counterparts. Finally, after final goodbyes were said, the human group left the Digi-world in a fantastic flash of light.

"Davis" Riza cried as she watched her son re-enter the room via the laptop.

It had started raining in the real world, a sign Riza took as a bad one. Hoping her son would be alright, she had waited the entire time he was gone.

"Mom" Davis replied, hugging his mother.

"Davis? Is something wro-" The blond sharpshooter failed to finish her sentence as he son left her embrace and walked out of the room.

"Oh dear" She sighed, watching her boy shut the door "I guess some things never change".

"Um" Ken said softly "Perhaps we should go follow him, we all found out we had to leave our partners for a few years".

"I expect something like that had happened" The lady General sighed "You all probably know Davis becomes distant when he's sad".

"Actually" T.K replied "We've never seen Davis as depressed as this. Infact, we hardly ever see Davis sad at all".

"He's always stuck to being happy, angry or, or, actually that's it" Cody added.

"Strange" Riza replied with a sigh "Perhaps bringing him home wasn't the best thing for him".

"Come now dear, don't think of such things" A new voice entered the conversation.

"Hello darling" Riza turned to face her husband "Finished with your reports?"

Roy very uncharacteristically laughed nervously and scratched the back of his head.

"I thought I'd take a break" He said under the glare in his wife's eyes "Seems like it was just the right time".

"We were just about to go find Davis" Kari said.

"Please, don't worry about Davis" Roy replied, waving his hand "I'll go and have a talk with him; he can't have his mommy running to him every time he scrapes his knee".

The sound of guns slowly being loaded filled the room.

"WellguessIbettergofindthatsonofminebyeeveryone" Roy dashed out of the room as fast as he could.

Everyone held their breath wondering how Davis' mother would react.

"Aww" She sighed, holstering her weapons "He called Davis his son, how sweet".

- - - - - - -

Davis was currently sitting on the steps of Central HQ, the rain beating on his head as he held his knees up to his chest.

"Davis" The recognizable voice of Roy Mustang called, stepping slowly down the cement stairs.

"What am I Roy?" Davis asked, not facing his new father "Am I cursed by some benevolent force? Or am I a devil myself? Destined for everyone close to me to either leave or die?"

"If there is such a thing as the work of the devil, then there's no doubt it's what happened in those tragic events in your life" Roy replied "We are state alchemists Davis, should something happen, we will be mobilized, and should the order be given, we must be ready to dirty our own hands".

"But" Roy sighed as he sat down next to his son "That's the reasoning of an adult. Even if he acts like an adult, he's still a child".

"However" He continued, flicking his glove to try and create a flame in the rain "There will probably be hardship and anguish greater than today awaiting him ahead of the path he's chosen. And even if he is forced to accept it, all he can do is keep moving on".

Davis sighed once more.

"How long do you plan to keep sulking" Roy asked.

"Shut up Roy" Davis replied.

"You know, you can call me dad" Roy said lightly.

This earned a small smile from Davis.

The two waited in the rain for a few more minutes.

"Okay Dad" Davis finally said "But you have to do something for me".

"Oh, and that is?" Mustang smiled back.

"I want a state title, no more 'Pup of the military' name" Davis said, facing his new father "You choose, but make sure it's proper".

"Very well son" Roy said, standing up with his son "C'mon, you're friends are worried about you, we'll have a feast as a proper farewell to those little friends of yours".

"Sounds good" Davis smiled

"By the way Davis" Roy smiled slyly "How does 'Full Digi Alchemist' sound to you?"

And sure enough, Davis' mood had improved significantly. For the remainder of the time being, Davis was his normal cheery self. And as the days counted down, it was finally time for the group to leave.

"You sure you don't want to come back with us Davis?" Kari asked one final time "Four years is such a long time".

"Heh, I'd love to go with you guys" Davis told the group "But I have a duty to the Ishbalians to fulfill, they're my people, and they could really use me in rebuilding their nation".

Everyone looked a little sad and depressed.

"Oh cheer up guys" Davis smiled "Did you really think I'd leave you without a few gifts?"

"Huh?" Everyone said.

"Well, I can't be the only alchemist in the group, it's just not fair" Davis smiled "So I all got you guys books, lots and lots of books".

"Ah, my sword, I can't find it" Cody broke the silence Davis' comment produced.

"Oh, that's right" Davis turned around and presented the wooden sword to his friend "I had Armstrong put his family alchemy seals on your sword, hope you don't mind".

"Mr. Armstrong?" Cody said, turning to their escort to their home "Are you allowed to do that?"

"I feel Davis is as much a part of the Armstrong family as I am, it's was my pleasure" The muscular man smiled, throwing his shirt off and flexing "GROW STRONG YOUNG WARRIOR, READ THE TEXTS AND WIELD THE AWESOME POWER OF THE ARMSTRONG LINEAGE".

"Oh bloody hell Armstrong" Davis rubbed the bridge of his nose "Oh, by the way Ken, I got Winry to give some of her books on auto mail to you, and some materials to make some auto mail of your own".

Ken would have thanked his friend, but a certain glasses-wearing Digi-destined cut him off.

"Thanks for the gift Davis" She said "I'll be sure Ken and I read them, so we both become good at auto mail" 'That'll get that harlot to stop paying so much attention to Ken'.

"Err, okay" Davis said 'Phew, I forgot to get Yolie anything".

"T.K" Davis moved on "I got you a little something too"

"Thanks Davis" T.K smiled as Davis handed him the package "You got my name right too".

Opening the box, T.K found a small metal wrist bracelet, a charm with a spinning coin hanging from the metal beads.

"Now that's a very powerful seal" Davis warned "Really read the books I marked out for you".

"Will do Davis" T.K grabbed Davis' extended hand.

"And don't think I forgot about you Kari" Davis smiled, pulling out a small box "I got you some of those long, fingerless gloves you like".

"Oh Davis, you shouldn't have" Kari said as she took the box, opening to see a strange symbol on the palms.

"They're made from flame cloth" Davis explained "One little clap and that seal can create a blast of light, I thought you'd appreciate a non-destructive technique".

"Come children" The still shirtless Armstrong said "Your boat departs"

As the children filed onto the water vessel, Davis grabbed both Ken and Kari's hands.

"Wait you guys" Davis said, taking his goggles off and handing them to Ken "Here Ken, lead them well while I'm gone".

"Quit joking Davis" Ken said, looking at the symbolic goggles "I'm not a leader, I can't replace you".

"Damn strait you're not a better leader than me" Davis laughed "But you're my best friend and best person I think is suited for the role, I believe in your abilities and judgment".

"Davis, thank you" The former digimon emperor said, hugging his friend "I promise I'll make you proud".

"Then I wish you the best of luck" The young alchemist said as he watched his friend climb into the boat.

"Something you wanted to ask me Davis?" Kari asked.

"Actually, I had another gift for you" Davis replied, producing a small velvet bag.

"Oh Davis" Kari gasped.

Inside the pouch was a set of small diamond earrings, shaped in the form of little angles wings. Inside was a thin silver necklace with a diamond Angewomon with sapphire outlines.

"Now don't go telling the others I spoil you like this" Davis laughed "They'll get so jealous".

"Davis" Was all Kari could say

"Those gifts come with a promise also" Davis began "When we meet again, no matter the situation, we'll drop everything and go somewhere for a peaceful evening together. Promise?" He extended his hand.

Batting the hand away, Kari laid a kiss on the boy's cheek, hugging him afterwards.

"Promise" She said.

And as they broke apart, the young alchemist watched the girl he loved so walk into the boat, and as I drew away from the harbor, wave to not only her but all his friends as they returned to their homeland.

- - - - - - - -

"Such a pretty sight" Gennai said as he watched the digimon play in his garden "It's nice to see such peace".

"Oh come now" A sultry voice said from the shadows "This act is making me feel nauseous".

"He he, that's all it is, just an act" Gennai turned to the shadow "Lust"

"Quite so" The figure of the once dead homunculus stepped into the light, her dark hair and clothing like shadows themselves "To think we fell at the hands of such pitiful humans".

"Owie owie" A child like voice said "Gluttony go bye bye, but Lust was there, so Gluttony happy".

"I must say" Gennai said as his figure began to warp "To think father chose us over everyone else to be split in two incase we ever died"

"At full power I could have killed that flame scum so easily" Lust fumed, watching her partner Envy stand where Gennai once stood "Instead I had to watch and feel my other half being burned again and again".

"You sure took all of your anger out on the old fart" The girlish looking Envy smiled "I've never seen you act, so disgustingly human, at least we got a small amount of info from him before you turned him into shish kabobs".

"Hmph, your one to talk Envy" Lust sniped back "That crap you pulled with the boy almost got you found out".

"Meh" Envy shrugged "He reminded me of the pipsqueak, what was I to do?".

"Father is gone" Lust said "And that boy was chosen by father to be our ticket to getting him back, just remember that".

"Whatever" Envy said "We've got 4 years to get this dirtball ready, and when we do, it's going to be one hell of a family reunion".


Wow, I updated in record time. Thought I'd change the pace with a more talkative chapter, and I finally got some plot into high gear, yay for me. Anyway, don't forget to review, new chapter out when I get around to it – Wolvie.