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).

9. Chapter 9

To the sixteen heroes and heroines, the sensation now surging through them was hard to describe.

The feeling was not only of a great power awakening within their bodies, but it gave them the confidence to face the darkness, to face anything thrown against them.

This feeling was more familiar to Tai, Davis, Takato, Marcus, Takuya, Mikey, Tagiru and Haru, who often felt a similar spark during their endeavours and when protecting their friends, but found the feeling of their own courageous spirits ablaze by the fire magic running through their forms.

Invigorated and united, the group looked up at the shrieking form of Anansimon.

In rage at the sudden uproar of power, Anansimon let out another acidic web, this time heading straight for the heroes.

"Cross Slicer!"

"Magna Saber!"

"Noble Strike!"

Though calling out their attacks normally, Samudramon, MagnaVeedramon and MedievalGallantmon's blades were all ignited in great infernos, which cut through the webbing and left the acid to dissolve from the intense heat, much to GrandLycanmon's shock.

"Kikurin's Wrath!" Samudramon then declared as he slammed both his blades into the ground, causing a great blast of flame to shoot from out of the ground and strike directly into Anansimon in the face, causing the spider Digimon to recoil in pain.

Recovering from Samudramon's attack, enraged further, Anansimon began to shake his abdomen, ready to unleash more of his eggs down to the ground and spread its legion of dark spiders.

"Thunder Force!"

"Sacred Flame!"

"Full Spirit Wave!"

"Crimson Force!"

"Wind Blades!"

"Flaming Destruction!"

Working together, the group of heroes unleashed their fire-imbued attacks upon Anansimon's back, causing the horror to cry out as he was not only injured, but his egg sack burnt away, destroying all the eggs and leaving a massive scar upon the spider Digimon's back.

In response to its damaged form, Anansimon screeched fiercely and released a wave of dark lightning bolts from his body, but found the heroes quickly move aside, avoiding the onslaught of dark energy.

Those watching were surprised by the speed, skill and power which the heroes and heroines now displayed.

Even with her immense size, SacredPhoenixmon seemed to be on par with MagnaVeedramon in terms of speed.

"Thorn Saber!"

"Striking Light!"

"Blazing Spear Strike!"

"Victory Slasher!"

"Mythic Strike!"

"Skydive Force!"

"Sage Cutter!"

"Savage Slasher!"

"Ballistic Barrage!"

Moving quicker then their foe could keep up, the heroes slashed and cut through Anansimon's being, with SacredPhoenixmon and Lightbearer Ophanimon working together as they cut through the spider Digimon's abdomen, cutting off the stinger as it fell to the ground and dissolved into Data particles, adding to Anansimon's pain and rage as it continued to strike and strike at the heroes.

Despite knowing the danger, the sixteen heroes didn't feel fear or doubt, but instead felt brave, strong, they felt they could win.

Dodging the continued dark lighting blasts, the heroes quickly encircled Anansimon, with one determined thought in their minds.

It was time to end this.

"Rinkageki!"

"Full Force Strike!"

"Rage of Wyvern!"

"Holy Judgement!"

"Inferno Wing!"

"Spiritual Spear Strike!"

"Inferno Strike!"

"Arcane Twister!"

"Corona Dash!"

"Violet Blast!"

"Omni Force!"

"Inferno Spiral!"

"Passion Shot!"

"Gaia Link!"

"Golden Arrow!"

"Rhythmic Stream!"

Attacking as one, the heroes cut through and blasted Anansimon's body, setting the spider Digimon's body ablaze.

Giving an ear piercing shriek as its body burnt away into Data particles, the Fire Tribe Digimon below began to cheer and holler in celebration.

GrandLycanmon, meanwhile, looked on in disbelief, before turning to see his remaining troops turn and flee, unwilling to battle the heroes that had just taken down one of the ancient horrors.

But before he could vocalize his rage at the cowardice of his soldiers, the wolf Digimon sensed a powerful presence.

Turning his head, GrandLycanmon found himself up against the heroes, each glaring at the Dark General.

Letting out a feral growl to the position he was in, GrandLycanmon snarled at the heroes, hatred overtaking him toward the ones who ruined his plans and had left him to fail in the eyes of the Dark Lady.

Glaring around, GrandLycanmon knew he had to fight, knowing what awaited him upon his return would he bring further failure and disgrace to the Dark Lady.

If he was to fall, he would take as many of the heroes he could with him.

"Savage Crusher!" The Dark General bellowed as he leapt into the air and brought his fists together.

Setting his claws ablaze with dark fire, GrandLycanmon was ready to bring them down upon the heroes and crush as many as he could through his intense wrath.

But aiding her friends, MysticSakuyamon stepped ahead.

"Spirit Ring!" The combined voices of Rika and Renamon declared as she brought her spear up, creating a mystic barrier around herself and her friends as GrandLycanmon's fists collided with it, not only repelling the wolf Digimon, but also burning his fists slightly.

"Dark Claws!" The enraged Dark General then bellowed, igniting his claws once again as he continued to attack, giving it everything in what he knew would be his final battle.

"Blazing Blade!"

"Rose Blizzard!"

"Blazing Saber!"

"Wind Blades!"

Moving quickly, Marcus, CrimsonAldamon and GaleSilphymon rushed at GrandLycanmon, the pair acting as a team and slashing the Dark General with their burning weapons, before a fiery storm of petals surrounded GrandLycanmon.

"Star Shine Dive!"

"Palm Crusher!"

At their calls, ShaolinArresterdramon's body was engulfed in flames, where he charged at the Dark General with a powerful burst of flame, sending GrandLycanmon flying back, before ShogunOujamon's flaming blades turned into energy and enveloped their hands, where they quickly rushed at the Dark General, delivering a series of flaming punches and sent him crashing to the ground.

Getting to his feet and groaning from the pain he was in, GrandLycanmon looked to the heroes with a deranged look as he brought his right hand up behind him, where they saw a dark portal opening behind the Dark General.

Save the Dark Lady, Charonmon and those within the dark throne room were confused by the action, only to find the other end of the portal forming before them.

At first, Charonmon thought Lycanmon had lost his mind, until he heard the shifting of metal all around the room, realizing that the wolf Digimon intended for the Dark Lady's guards to come to his aid, take down the heroes, and bring at least one of their Mistress' prizes to her.

GrandLycanmon laughed maniacally, thinking that he would soon end get the chance to watch the heroes die, letting out a rage filled roar at them, before...

"Blazing Spear Strike!" SacredPhoenixmon announced from behind the Dark General, impaling her blazing spear right through his back, the attack causing the Dark Digimon to cry out in pain as he was lifted off of the ground and thrown towards the portal.

Howling in pain and rage, time seemed to slow for GrandLycanmon as he looked up, his eyes widening to see MagnaVeedramon, Samudramon, MedivalGallantmon and Lightbearer Ophanimon upon him, their flaming blades ready to strike.

"Magna Saber!"

"Cross Slicer!"

"Noble Strike!"

"Striking Light!"

In defiance, rage and disbelief, the last image burned into the Dark general's mind was his headless body breaking up and dissolving into Data particles as his head went flying through the destabilizing portal.

Arriving on the other side, the head rolled around slightly, before being stopped in place by the Dark Lady's foot.

Glaring down at GrandLycanmon's severed head, the Dark Lady applied pressure, crushing the head, which then dissolved into Data particles.

Drawing her attention to the closing portal and seeing the heroes all together as they looked at the vortex, though they could not see much, thanks to the portal's decaying energy, the sixteen saw a pair of dark purple eyes glaring back at them, eyes filled with a cold rage and a promise of retribution.

And after the portal closed, Charonmon smirked to himself as he remarked. "I did say Lycanmon would fail."

"Indeed, you did." The Dark Lady said in a calm voice, while Charonmon cursed himself, realizing he said his thoughts out loud as he looked to see his Mistress turn her cold eyes to him.

"My Mistress..." Charonmon then said, hoping to change the Dark Lady's rage off of him as he then asked. "With Lycanmon's defeat and our forces routed, how will you claim the Eternal Flame now?"

"The Eternal Flame is only one option, Charonmon. Our forces still press the other Tribes to acquire their Primordial Fragments, and nothing will stand in the way of my desire." The Dark Lady said with cold determination, before adding with a continued command in her voice. "Inform the rest of my Generals, failure will not be tolerated."

Turning, the Dark Lady returned to her throne, while Charonmon looked with a scowl to see his three other associates smirking at him, one even chuckling wickedly, to see the Dark Lady displeased with him, before they turned and walked behind their Mistress as they prepared the next move of the Dark Tribe.

.

.

.

Back at the Fire Tribe's capital, the Fire Tribe Digimon all cheered loudly for their heroes.

Overjoyed by their victory, Jeri and Novicmon hurried toward their friends, with Jeri MedievalGallantmon, while Infernomon, GrandPyromon, BlazeShogunmon and ScorchTactimon approached the various heroes and heroines.

However, upon getting closer, Jeri and Novicmon watched as their friends all glowed a bright red light, before reverting back to their normal forms, finding the sixteen humans, the Digimon and the Appmon lying unconscious on the ground, while back in its chamber, the Eternal Flame seemed to return to normal, much to the relief of Pyromon protecting it.

Dread filling them, Jeri and Novicmon rushed to their friends, where, sensing their energy, Infernomon informed calmly. "They're alright, merely drained from the power they used. All they need is rest."

The Fire Tribe leader then smiled as he watched Jeri cradle the sleeping form of Takato, lightly caressing his hair and giving his forehead a kiss, before he took a moment to revel in the fact that his city, his tribe had survived.

.

.

.

Letting out a tired yawn, Davis stirred lightly, opening his eyes lazily as he tried to remember what happened, before blushing lightly as he found Kari sleeping peacefully next to him.

Stirring as she awoke shortly after, Kari opened her eyes and found herself blushing, blushing to see the man of her dreams so close to her.

It was then that the memories of what happened returned to them, of the battle, of the fiery power running through them, causing the pair to sit up, seeing that they were on beds within the room Infernomon provided for them, finding the rest of their friends, save Jeri and Novicmon, resting on their own beds, slowly starting to wake as Jeri and Novicmon approached the pair.

"How long were we out?" Davis asked Jeri as Veemon and Gatomon started to stir in the beds next to him and Kari, where the brunette smiled and replied. "About a day. When you guys are ready, Infernomon and his group are waiting for you in the throne room."

"Us?" Kari asked, adding with a sweet and assuring tone. "Jeri. You are a part of our team as well."

Though finding trust in Kari's words and smiling, deep inside of her, there was still doubt in Jeri's heart, part of her that still remained unsure as to her own purpose in all of this.

Unable to dwindle on her doubts for too long, the sounds of certain Tamer groaning caused Jeri to then lighten up.

Moving over to Takato's bedside, Davis and Kari both smiled at Jeri, at seeing the care in her eyes as she helped Takato sit up.

"Ok... that was a rush." Takuya commented as they pulled themselves up into a sitting position with a groan, where Astora added as he rubbed the side of his head. "You're telling me. Not sure if that was Groovy or not."

"What was that?" Sora questioned as she awoke, expressing a shared confusion as to where their power boost had originated.

"The Eternal Flame somehow gave you a large portion of its power, which returned to it after the fight ended." Novicmon informed in reply, before thinking aloud. "I've never heard of it acting that way before. I wonder what caused it."

The group then remembered their shared vision of the large, fiery Digimon, and realized that there must be more to what happened then they realized.

"We'll discuss that later." Shoutmon merely said, getting everyone's attention as he added with some seriousness in his tone. "I think it'd be best if we get something to eat, then go talk to Infernomon."

Nodding in agreement, the group then chowed down on the food Jeri and Novicmon brought them, still thinking of all that happened, especially the pair of dark eyes glaring at them through the portal, an image that would be stuck in their minds for a while.

.

.

.

A little more than an hour later, refreshed and reenergized, the group found themselves back within Infernomon's throne room, with BlazeShogumon, GrandPyromon and ScorchTactimon standing around a large map as they updated their leader and their allies on the situation.

"With Lycanmon's defeat, the remaining Dark Tribe forces in our territories have retreated." ScorchTactimon informed Infernomon, before looking at the heroes as he continued and said. "We lost a few of our forces defending the capital, but had it not been for our friends here, things could have been much worse."

"Once we finish rebuilding what was destroyed here in the capital from the battle, we will send out expeditionary forces to retake the lands stolen by the Dark Tribe." The fire tactic Digimon then added, getting a nod from Infernomon.

"It won't matter." BlazeShogumon then commented, causing everyone to look at him as he added. "By the time we rebuild our forces and send them out, the Dark Tribe will launch another invasion with a new Dark General at the lead. We will be back on the defensive without taking anything back."

Speaking for the first time since entering the room, Davis looked at the four fiery Digimon and said in an honest tone. "This isn't a fight you can win alone, you and the other Tribes need to work together."

"While I agree with you, young hero, none of the other tribes would accept any envoy I send them, they will just think we are trying to steal resources or exploit them." Infernomon stated, scowling at the continued mistrust between the tribes in these dark times.

Looking around at his friends, Davis saw they all had the same idea in mind, where Shoutmon stepped forward and declared. "Then we'll do it for you."

Getting Infernomon and his allies' attention, Shoutmon continued as he said. "We're a neutral party in your tribal affairs, and so have no hidden motives for them to worry about. Likewise, we are still trying to figure out what brought us here and why, so traveling will be of help for us."

Gaining a thinking pose for a moment and finding his answer, Infernomon then said. "Very well, but since you are not of Witchelny, you will need a guide."

Looking upon Novicmon, Infernomon asked. "Novicmon, you have brought them here in our time of need, and you I am asking much, will you please continue to guide these heroes?"

To the request, Novicmon gained stars in his eyes as he nodded his head excitedly, causing his friends to smile at his antics, looking forward to having the small mystic Digimon with them on their journey.

.

.

.

The next morning, the heroes all stood at the entrance to the Fire Tribe capital, seeing the reconstruction work continuing, while Infernomon, BlazeShogumon, GrandPyromon, ScorchTactimon and many of the Fire Tribe Warriors and civilians stood before the heroes to see them off.

Each and every one of the heroes ahd new backpacks, filled with supplies to help them on their journey, before Infernomon approached the group and handed Novicmon a small scroll.

"Before you leave, we have some gifts that may help you on your journey." The Fire Tribe leader said, looking down as Novicmon opened the scroll, where his eyes bulged out slightly.

"What's it say?" Guilmon asked in curiosity and confusion, where he and the others watched as Novicmon placed the scroll down and applied his unique magic to it, causing a puff of smoke to engulf the nearby area.

When the smoke cleared, the heroes' eyes all widened to see a small mountain of gold coins, obviously the currency of Witchelny, had appeared before Novicmon.

Repeating his action and causing the money to disappear, Novicmon wrapped the scroll up and placed it safely in his hat.

"A small token of our appreciation for your actions." ScorchTactimon told the heroes, adding to clarify. "The scroll has a magic seal within it to contain the money, only Novicmon will be able to activate it."

The heroes nodded in reply, thankful for the change they might need to buy supplies, before BlazeShogunmon came forward with a specially designed katana, with twin flaming dragons on the hilt, which he handed to Davis.

"May this help you in your times of need." The samurai Digimon said with a respectful bow, one shared by Davis and the others, before GrandPyromon came forward, with an object in hand that caught their attention.

Within the fire mage Digimon's hands was a small golden statue, resembling a small flame, with red gems that seemed to flow around it, giving it a fiery effect as GrandPyromon handed it to Novicmon.

As the object got closer, however, the heroes all felt a familiar power emanating from it, causing their eyes to widen in realization as Renamon started to say. "That's..."

"A small portion of the Eternal Flame." GrandPyromon said in reply, adding with a smile. "Though the power running through it isn't as mighty as the rest of it, I am certain its power will be of help in your journey."

Again, the heroes thanked GrandPyromon for the generous, and potentially useful gift, where Novimon placed the small container within his hat, causing some to sweat drop as they wondered just how much he could fit within it.

"Finally, but most importantly, this." Infernomon stated as he handed Novicmon a golden medallion, with the Fire Tribe's crest upon it, where the leader of the Tribe then informed the others. "This is my seal, and though the tribes do not see eye to eye, there are ancient laws that none can ignore, at least none but the Dark Tribe, that is."

"With this, the leaders of each of the Tribe will need to hear you out. I wish you all luck in the days to come, and hope to hear of your success soon." Infernomon said in a kind voice, causing the warrior Fire Tribe Digimon to bow respectfully as the civilians cheered for their heroes.

Smiling and waving goodbye, the group of heroes and Novicmon turned and began their journey to unite the Tribes against the Dark Tribe and find out why they were brought to Witchelny, ready to face any challenges that would come their way.

.

.

.

Author's note: And that concludes the Fire Tribe arc, with Lycanmon's defeat, the heroes now begin a journey to unite Witchelny in their battle against the Dark Tribe. But will they receive the same warm reception they received with the Fire Tribe? And what other dark plans do the Dark Tribe have up their sleeves, especially now that the Dark Lady has her eyes on the heroes? And what other dark forces may be at work, taking advantage of the Dark Tribe's reign of terror? Stay tuned to find out and see how this story develops.