Digimon Adventure: Destiny's Heroes

by Lichlord08

A group of Digital Heroes have been pulled to a world unlike any they've seen before, one being overrun and oppressed by a powerful evil. Seeking to find what brought them there, the heroes unite to learn why they were summoned and stop the Dark Forces in their tracks, while dealing with new, developing feelings amongst them. (special thanks to Liquidphazon) (M for later chapters).

7. Chapter 7

Despite the time of day, finding it quite early in the morning, the atmosphere around the Fire Tribe's capital was filled with a great intensity.

The sky was consumed by dark clouds, leaving the city's defences on the lookout, seeing the massive army of the Dark Tribe approaching them from beyond.

Along the walls of the City and aiding the Fire Tribe, MagnaVeedramon, Samudramon, MedievalGallantmon, LordShoutmon, ShaolinArresterdramon and Marcus stood with BlazeShogunmon and ScorchTactimon, looking out at the massive army, over a hundred thousand at least, marching through the woods towards them.

In the air, meanwhile, Lightbearer Ophanimon, MysticSakuyamon, Sagemon, CrimsonAldamon and GaleSilphymon were positioned, the flight capable Digimon waiting for their signal to fight.

Below, SacredPhoenixmon, AncientMervamon, Yoshi, ShogunOujamon and BardMusimon stood on the rooftops with the ShogunDracomon and the MagmaDracomon, ready to throw their aid in when needed.

Back at the palace, Jeri and Novicmon watched with worry as Infernomon and GrandPyromon stood next to them, the group, and the innocent Digimon within the palace walls, hearing the shrieks, howls and other dark sounds of their enemies as the army stopped just a mile from the city's walls.

And though fearful for her friends, Jeri felt a gnawing in her head, the brunette wishing she could aid Takato and her allies instead of feeling so helpless.

Looking out, the heroes took in the thousands of DarkWolfmon and ShadowKnightmon marching towards them, with Umbramon moving between the ranks, while a number of DarkHydramon, DeathWendigomon and GrandUmbramon were behind the dark forces.

Above, thousands of BlackGargoylemon circled above the army, with a dozen or so SkullDracomon with them, each letting out fierce roars as the wicked Digimon prepared for battle.

Beyond the army and standing upon a ridge, the heroes could see Lycanmon, along with a dozen Necromon and what appeared to be DarkWolfmon Pack leaders, as well as a Digimon the heroes had not seen before.

Having a similar build to a Necromon, the Digimon was much taller than his counterparts, having long, skeletal arms coming out of his dark robes, while his rib cage was shown to all.

Spiked shoulder pads were set upon its shoulders, while a hood and a spiked crown revealed a skeletal face, its eye sockets glowing with a dark purple as it looked out towards the city.

"Lichmon, Mega Level. An elite magic Digimon of the Dark Tribe." Jeri informed as she read off the information on her D-Bracer, the others hearing her words through their own D-Bracers as they looked upon the enemy forces.

LordShoutmon then noticed the large scroll at the Lichmon's side, which led the knight Digimon to question. "What is that for?"

"Whatever it is, you can expect trouble." BlazeShogunmon said in reply, unable to tell the exact purpose for the scroll, but knew whatever it was intended for, the Dark Tribe would use it for their nefarious purposes.

"To battle, my soldiers! For the Dark Tribe, for the Dark Lady, slaughter them all!" Lycanmon declared with a loud roar, setting off his troops and the DarkWolfmon, ShadowKnightmon, Umbramon, GrandUmbramon, DarkHydramon and DeathWendigomon charged at the walls, while the SkullDracomon and BlackGargoylemon rushed down from the skies to join the battle.

"For the Fire Tribe, for the Eternal Flame, for all of Witchelny!" BlazeShogunmon bellowed in retaliation as he drew his flaming sword out, causing the other Fire Tribe Digimon to cheer and roar in reply, ready to fight to the bitter end to protect their tribesmen.

"Courageous Charge Up!" LordShoutmon announced, initiating the battle as he rose his sword skyward, producing a bright light which covered not just himself, but his allies and the Fire Tribe warriors, each and everyone of them feeling a surge of energy pooling through their cores, one they would not let go to waste.

It was then that the FlareKotemon unleashed a barrage of flaming arrows at the charging dark Digimon, alongside fire blasts from the FlameWizardmon and the Pyromon, while the cannons and trebuchets began firing, striking large groupings of the dark Digimon, who continued to charge nonetheless.

"Got to admit, these guys have guts." Samudramon commented as he saw the Dark Digimon refusing to back down.

"It is not courage that drives them, but fear." ScorchTactimon replied, shaking his head as he overlooked the dark forces. "They fear the Dark Lady's wrath more than they fear us."

Above, Lightbearer Ophanimon, MysticSakuyamon, Sagemon, CrimsonAldamon, GaleSilphymon and SacredPhoenixmon launched themselves into the air with the ShogunDracomon, meeting the BlackGargoylemon and SkullDracomon head on.

"Divine Calling!"

"Full Spirit Wave!"

"Ultimate Search Strike!"

"Crimson Force!"

"Hurricane Spiral!"

"Sacred Flame!"

The six attacks collided with the swarm of Dark Tribe Digimon, destroying some and scattering others, before the heroes saw the ShogunDracomon fly past them as flaming spears formed in their hands, which they used to expertly cut through a trio of SkullDracomon, before returning to their allies to take on the others as the Dark Digimon began swarming around them.

"Violet Blast!"

"Ancient Blaze!"

"Golden Arrow!"

"Ballistic Barrage!"

The array of attacks crashed into the BlackGargoylemon, with BardMusimon bringing up his arms and casting forth a series of energy arrows at the Dark Digimon, scattering the swarm as their friends continued to fight.

Back on the walls, the main gate to the city soon burst open from the set of attacks brought forth by a pair of DeathWendigomon.

With their defences broken, DarkWolfmon and ShadowKnightmon began pouring into the city's streets and clashing in combat by the FlameMusyamon and FlameBushidomon, alongside BlazeShogunmon and the heroes.

"Magna Saber!"

"Cross Slicer!"

"Noble Strike!"

"Blazing Blade!"

"Victory Slasher!"

"Mythic Strike!"

The six heroes retaliated as they cut through the enemy forces, much to the Fire Tribe Warriors' awe, all finding their hope renewed to see the legendary heroes show their gallant might.

Refusing to quit, one of the DeathWendigomon leapt into the air, reeling its fists back as it prepared to smash ShaolinArresterdramon from behind.

But before the attack could land, the DeathWendigomon was struck but a ball of molten lava, causing the undead Digimon to crash into the ground in a surge of molten flame.

And finishing off DeathWendigomon, MagmaDracomon stomped its foot on the beast's head, crushing the undead Digimon and causing it to burst into Data particles, letting out a roar as it then spewed lava onto the Dark Tribe Digimon, destroying many, before a DarkHydramon moved to attack the lava Digimon.

Meanwhile, from his vantage point, Lycanmon watched as the battle unfolded, seeing the heroes continuing to slay his forces and fighting alongside the Fire Tribe.

And overlooking the battle, Lycanmon caught sight of the certain someone that the Dark Lady desired.

The wolf Digimon had no idea why his Mistress wanted to spare them, but he would not disobey.

He would bring this city to ruins and bring both prizes before the Dark Lady.

But before Lycanmon could achieve his goal, he would need to break the heroes and show them their mistake for standing against him and the Dark Tribe.

Letting out a rage filled howl, Lycanmon leapt into action, the wolf Digimon quickly rushing past many of his forces, before coming across MagnaVeedramon, who was in the midst of fighting a fleet of ShadowKnightmon.

Striking ahead, Lycanmon lunged at the holy knight Digimon, taking him by surprise as he grabbed him by the throat and threw him along one of the rooftops.

Recovering after the attack and regaining his composure, MagnaVeedramon looked to Lycanmon, who landed before him with a dark laugh.

Seeing Lycanmon in the city and attacking their friend, Samudramon and MedievalGallantmon looked and nodded at one another, where the merged form of Tai and Agumon called out to LordShoutmon, ShaolinArresterdramon and Marcus. "Keep them busy, we'll go help MagnaVeedramon!"

Getting a nod from LordShoutmon, the pair then leaped up to the rooftop, standing alongside MagnaVeedramon as the trio stared down Lycanmon, the four ready to finish what they started when they first encountered the Dark Digimon.

"Looks like you'll get front row seats to watch all your efforts die before your eyes." Lycanmon remarked with a dark smirk as he clenched his hammer.

"You are despicable! I can't believe an animal like you used to protect Witchelny!" MedievalGallantmon yelled in anger, which grew as Lycanmon laughed in reply.

"If you saw her power as I have, you would change sides as well. Even if by some miracle you survive here, she will end you in my place." Lycanmon growled back, before leaping into the air with his hammer above his head, ready to strike at his foes.

"Savage Striker!" The Dark General bellowed as he brought his hammer down, causing the three hero Digimon to leap away as the impact caused the building they were standing on to break apart and collapse to the ground, before the wolf Digimon leaped out of the dust and back into the air, moving to strike at MedievalGallantmon.

"Dark Razor!" Lycanmon then declared with a continued fury, his claws encased in dark flames as he moved to strike the knight Digimon down with his left claw.

"Dynas Protection!" MedievalGallantmon called in retaliation, producing a crimson barrier around his being.

Groaning at the impact as he tried to repel Lycanmon's attack, MedievalGallantmon felt Lycanmon's power pushing further through his defences.

"Magna Saber!"

"Cross Slicer!"

Hearing the familiar battle cries of his foes, Lycanmon swept aside, dodging strikes from MagnaVeedramon and Samudramon, where the pair rejoined MedievalGallantmon and rushed at the Dark General, the trio parrying Lycanmon's attacks as he dodged theirs, leaving the wolf Digimon amused and annoyed by his foes' determination.

Up in the sky, Lightbearer Ophanimon, SacredPhoenixmon and MysticSakuyamon ceased in their fight, the trio taking notice of MagnaVeedramon, Samudramon and MedievalGallantmon within their endeavour against Lycanmon, which left a concern filling them.

Sweeping down, the three tried to assist their allies, only for a trio of SkullDracomon to block their path.

While Jeri and Novicmon watched the fight from afar, a growing dread filled the brunette.

Jeri was worried for MedievalGallantmon, not noticing one of their new friends moving away from them at great speeds.

"Savage Whirlwind!" Lycanmon declared with fury as he swung his hammer, sending out a massive stream of darkness towards his foes, who responded with their own attacks.

"Holy Strike!"

"Rinkageki!"

"Rage of Wyvern!"

Combining together, the three energy attacks collided with Lycanmon's Savage Whirlwind, causing a massive explosion, sending the four flying backwards, with Lycanmon landing on his feet, while MagnaVeedramon, Samudramon and MedievalGallantmon skidded to their feet, ready to continue their battle.

Noticing the heroes panting from exhaustion, however, Lycanmon gained a sinister grin upon his face, knowing that the advantage was his.

"Savage Striker!" The Dark General bellowed once again as he leapt back into the air, gathering energy into his hammer to strike at the heroes again, who prepared themselves for the upcoming attack.

"Inferno Saber!" A powerful voice then declared, causing Lycanmon to quickly move aside and use his hammer as to block a crescent wave of flame, sending him crashing to the ground, where he quickly got up as he, MagnaVeedramon, Samudramon and MedievalGallantmon looked in shock to see that Infernomon had joined their battle, both his katanas in hand as flames covered them.

"You have fought for my Tribe and our future, it would be wrong of me to let you fight this battle alone." The Fire Tribe's leader said as he looked at the three heroes, who nodded in reply, feeling their own respect for Infernomon growing at his statement, before they looked back at Lycanmon, who growled in anger.

Between the heroes and the Fire Tribe's leader, the Dark General knew this would not be an easy fight.

But he could not run, he could not retreat.

He could not fail her.

"So be it!" Lycanmon yelled in rage as he brought his hammer up, causing Infernomon and the heroes to prepare themselves for battle, only to look on with growing shock as the Dark General slammed his hammer into the ground, causing it to shatter into pieces.

The group then saw a powerful dark energy emerge from the shattered hammer and quickly consume Lycanmon, who howled in pain and rage as the energies entered him, cocooning his being in a dark sphere as he bellowed. "Dark Evolution!"

Not even a moment later, the sphere exploded in a shockwave, causing those fighting Lycanmon to shield their eyes, before widening them to see the Dark General in a new form.

In place of the armoured warrior was a massive beast, a hulking werewolf-like creature that towered over even Infernomon, with spikes coming out of his forearms and around his jaws, while dark mist flowed from his muscular arms.

While most of his armour was now gone, the creature that once was Lycanmon held large, demonic wolf heads for shoulderpads, as well as a demonic face on his chestplate, where the new Digimon looked down at Infernomon and the three heroes with glowing red eyes, before letting out a beastial roar to the sky.

"GrandLycanmon!" The new form of the Dark General bellowed loudly and furiously, his rage felt throughout the battlefield as the Dark Tribe Digimon put more effort into their fight, refusing to suffer their General's wrath.

Seeing the new form of Lycanmon, MagnaVeedramon, Samudramon, MedievalGallantmon and Infernomon prepared themselves for the battle to continue, knowing the fate of the capital and the innocents within were at stake.

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Within a dark lit room, the dark being known as the Dark Lady watched the battle as images appeared within a dark pool before her, with Charonmon at her side, as well as three others, her inner circle, where the Dark Tribe's leader watched as Infernomon joined the battle and Lycanmon changed to GrandLycanmon.

"Commence the ritual." She then commanded, her voice carrying over not just the room, but into the minds of her servants on the battlefield.

Back on the battlefield, the Lichmon heard his Mistress' command, where he took the scroll and unwrapped it, revealing ancient runes upon it, as well as a large symbol of a spider, where the Necromon moved around their superior and began chanting with him, the runes beginning to glow with a dark purple light as the skies darkened around them.

And soon, their dark purpose would be unleashed upon the Capital and all within.

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Author's note: The battle has begun, and Lycanmon, now GrandLycanmon, is holding nothing back, but what horrors are about to be unleashed upon the heroes and the Fire Tribe? Stay tuned to find out.