"Well, here we are, the border to the Water Tribe's territory." Novicmon said with a small annoyance as he looked ahead with a remaining bitterness, while the rest of the heroes and heroines blinked their eyes at the sight before them.
It was a beach, with a vast ocean before them, causing Mikey to question. "Are they all underwater?"
"Half and half." Novicmon said in reply, before adding as to inform the group. "There are hundreds of islands out there that they use, and their capital is half above water, half below, so we should be able to talk to them without holding our breaths."
Chuckling lightly at Novicmon's comment, the heroes and heroines then looked back out at the ocean before them, with Davis, Veemon and the rest of those whose Digimon and Appmon forms could fly realized that they would have to carry the rest of their friends to the Water Capital, and pray they would not be shot down in the process.
Looking around, an idea popped into Tagiru's head.
Turning to his friends, the brunette then said. "Hey guys, got an idea."
Seeing everyone turn and look at him, with some holding a skeptical expression, the Superstar suggested encouragingly. "We're going to probably be spending the next who knows how many days trying to negotiate with these guys, so how about we take a break here and enjoy the beach before we throw ourselves back into the negotiating table?"
Several in the group were about to shoot down Tagiru's idea, particularly the girls, before Davis cut them off, standing up for the Superstar as he said with a sincerity in his tone. "That's not a bad idea."
"We could use a little fun before dealing with something so dramatic to what we had in the Light Tribe again." Yoshi added as she thought more on the idea, her words causing Lalamon to nod in agreement, followed soon after by most of the group.
"I wouldn't mind sometime to relax, but we didn't exactly pack any beach gear." Takato then said,his words causing most in the group to sigh as they realized that the leader of the Digimon Tamers was indeed right, dashing their hopes for some fun in the sun.
"Hang on." Novicmon cut in as he reached into his hat and pulled a book out, getting everyone's attention.
Flipping through the pages, Novicmon then held his hand out, which began glowing with a shining light, which illuminated through the pages.
And reading through the text, and without warning, a large burst of smoke appeared a few feet from the group, startling them for a second.
But after the smoke died down, Davis, Veemon and the others were astonished to see a large changing booth had appeared before Novicmon, the building divided between a male section and a female section.
Sharing the awe, Eri questioned Novicmon. "How'd you do that?"
"That was a small summoning spell, just a small something so you can enjoy your time at the beach." Novicmon said in reply as he put his book back within his hat.
"You all should be able to find what you need inside." The small mystic Digimon added happily.
Approaching the booth, but having something on his mind, Davis looked back to Novicmon as he started to question. "How exactly...?"
However, the maroon haired Digidestined stopped his line of questions as he looked within the booth, looked out at the booth in its entirety, then looked back inside, the confusion Davis seemed to express left a confusion to fill the others, with Tai asking. "Davis, what is it?"
Looking back at Novicmon, the Digidestined of Miracles asked in pure confusion. "It's like three times the size of the booth in there, how is that possible?"
Blinking in confusion at Davis' question, Tai, Agumon, Takato, Marcus and Takuya moved to look into the men's side of the booth, each widening their eyes in shock to find that the inside was three times the size of the booth itself, and resembled a small locker room with swimwear hanging within.
"Don't question Digi-magic, that's all I can say." Novicmon merely replied with a shrug, revealing he too didn't understand the logic of some of his spells, which caused the heroes and heroines to sweatdrop at his reply.
Shrugging the confusion off, Davis and the other humans amongst the group decided to go ahead and change, to enjoy their beach day.
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As the boys and girls entered the rooms to change their clothing, Gatomon and Mervamon had joined the girls, both to try out some of the available swimwear themselves and to keep an eye out in order to make sure none of the boys tried to sneak in and take a peak.
"What do you think?" Mervamon asked as she emerged from behind one of the changing curtains, revealing the green sling bikini she had taken to wear over her armour, the sight leaving the girls divided between jealousy and envy.
"It's different..." Nene said in reply as she too tried her best to hide her blush, but found with Mervamon in such a revealing outfit and so confident about it, there was a growing doubt within her.
"Girls, listen, I can tell you feel threatened by my appearance, but there's no reason. You are all beautiful." The amazon Digimon said with a sincere smile, which helped with some of the competitiveness and self doubt within the girls.
"Now..." Mervamon then said, her smile turning a little sly as she held up a set of crimson sling bikinis similar to her own. "Who wants to try on some outfits?"
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Spending less time in the changing rooms, the boys had made it out to enjoy the sun, the water and the entertainment provided before the girls.
"Alright! Pass the ball here!" Takuya yelled as Davis spiked the volleyball towards the Warrior of Flame, the two, along with the rest of the guys, male Digimon and Appmon enjoying the beach once the guys changed into swim trunks.
Meanwhile, Renamon waited outside the entrance to the girls' booth, where Novicmon blinked in confusion as he looked at the heroes and questioned. "Why are the girls taking so long?"
"It's... complicated." Davis said back with a nervous chuckle,uncertain how to explain the choices women made when it came to clothing, this causing Tagiru to add with a smirk. "But it'll be well worth it when they come out."
Upon hearing the comment, those with girlfriends and those with crushes blushed as they imagined seeing their significant others in whatever outfits they chose.
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"Well, what do you think?" Kari asked the other girls in the changing booth with her as she posed, showing off the white bikini she had put on, with a sash around her upper legs, highlighting her smooth skin and her enticing figure.
"I think Davis is going to pass out from a nosebleed once he sees you." Yoshi replied with a smirk.
Overlooking herself and shifting around the fabric covering her breasts, the auburn haired girl's swimwear consisted of a red, one piece swimsuit that highlighted her own figure.
Eri was wearing the same blue bikini and mini skirt she wore back on her world when Rei tried to take the Seven Code Appmon from Haru and them, the blonde adding with a nervous chuckle. "And Tai will lose his mind when he sees you wearing that."
"I think I can keep him from blowing his lid." Sora replied with a sly smile as she stepped forward, showing the ruby red bikini she wore, one that highlighted her tanned skin and amazing body, causing the girls to smile, knowing that Tai would be putty in the Digidestined of Love's hands.
Meanwhile, out of all the various swimsuits she could pick, Zoe's eyes immediately locked onto one, one which brought an excited smile to her face.
"Oh my God! I can't believe it's here!" The blonde practically squealed in joy, her mind recovering the memory of her time in her Digital World and nearly wearing a similar swimsuit, had she not been interrupted by the Toucanmon.
Looking at what was in Zoe's hands, the other girls took in the almost skimpy red bikini, where Yoshi questioned as she looked at it questionably. "Isn't that a little... exotic?"
Giggling, the blonde smiled and said back with a growing smile. "During Takuya and my adventure in our Digital World, we were all at a beach house, and this was one of the outfits I was thinking of wearing, but I was afraid the guys would all pass out from seeing me in it."
Giggling as they imagined the thought of Takuya passing out at seeing Zoe in the outfit, Sora smirked as she then asked. "And now that you don't have the other guys that were with you to worry about, thinking about it now?"
"Yep." Zoe replied with a sly grin as she added. "I can't wait to see Takuya's face."
It was then that the girls looked to see Nene trying to find an outfit, causing Yoshi and Zoe to smirk as they approached the idol as the DATS Officer said. "Here, try this one on."
Turning, Nene blushed as she saw the skimpy light pink bikini Yoshi offered her, where the brunette started to say. "Um, I'm not sure…"
"Come on, Nene." Zoe pushed on, before she added with a smirk. "You want Tagiru's attention, right? After that little confession of his, I'm sure he'll go wild once he sees you in this."
Nene's blush deepened as she let out a frighten squeak, looking at Mervamon, who smirked and winked at her, letting the idol know that she had told the others about what Tagiru said back at the inn, causing Nene to sigh in defeat, knowing now that the girls were going to try an hook her up with her crush, whether she liked it or not.
As the other girls giggled at Nene's reaction, off to the side, Kari saw Jeri, Kari taking note of the one piece yellow swimsuit the brunette was wearing and how the item modestly showed off her figure, but past Jeri's appearance, Kari could see Jeri conversing with Rika, who seemed to not really care to change into a swimsuit.
Knowing Rika wasn't one to change her style, but trying to be there for her, the Digidestined of Light picked out a black version of her outfit, walked towards the two Tamers and offered it with a smile.
Handed the item, Rika blushed a little, her mind seeing what the swimwear was doing to highlight Kari's body and left her imagining herself in a similar way.
Uncertain what was going through Rika's head, but seeing her expression, Kari said with a kind smile. "This way we can both match out there."
Seeing Rika's reaction and Kari's smile, Jeri smiled and left the pair, to allow Kari and Rika to talk, where Jeri then headed off to check on Gatomon, Biyomon and Lalamon.
Seeing the confusion on Rika's face, Kari sat down next to her, where she answered the redhead's unasked question as she said. "I really am not sure why I am doing this. I respect how you feel about Davis, and thank you for it."
"I guess a part of me feels that, once this is over, and I believe it will, we will all go back to our worlds, and I will have Davis to myself then." Kari explained, before adding as she looked at Rika. "But I don't want us to have regrets or doubts."
"So... what is it you want then?" Rika asked as a light blush appeared on her face, a part of her brain supplying her with images of her and Kari back in bed with Davis again.
"I don't know, honestly." Kari admitted, before looking back at Rika and adding with a smile. "Let's just see how things play out, I guess."
Blinking a few times, Rika looked back down at the swimsuit Kari gave her, a light blush on her face as she wondered what Davis would think of her wearing it.
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"Alright, boys! Let's have some fun!" Zoe yelled as she and the other girls finally exited the changing booth after a few minutes, the enthusiastic call from the Warrior of Wind getting the attention of the boys.
Checking herself out a final time, Zoe mentally smirked, the blonde looking forward to seeing Takuya's reaction, but looking at her boyfriend, while seeing the bright blush he had upon seeing her in her bikini, Zoe herself felt her own face brighten with a blush as she took in Takuya's muscular chest.
As Zoe was taken by surprise at the growing attraction she felt at seeing Takuya's great body, the other girls felt a similar emotion to the sights of their respective crushes and lovers in their swimwear.
Davis, for instance, found he could not take his eyes off of Kari and Rika, both blushing not only as Davis checked them out, but from the pair seeing the combination of his tanned, muscular chest and his black swim trunks, while the maroon haired Digidestined was in awe by his girlfriend and their rather hot red haired friend.
'Is Kari doing this to me on purpose now?' Davis mentally questioned, before smiling as Kari came over, wrapped her arms around his neck and pulled her boyfriend into a loving kiss, one he willingly returned.
Meanwhile, Tagiru and Nene continued to look at one another, both blushing as they tried to find the words to say to one another, where Gumdramon and Mervamon looked at one another and nodded, about to push their partners together to get them started.
It was then that the volleyball came crashing into the back of Marcus' head, causing him to yelp in pain and break the couples from their moments as Novicmon yelled at them. "Hey, are we going to stand around all day or have some fun like you wanted?"
Laughing lightly, the group agreed as they went to join the Digimon and Appmon in their fun, with some of the girls joining the guys in their volleyball game, while others just relaxed in the sun.
Novicmon, meanwhile, smiled as he watched his friends enjoying themselves, feeling happy that he was able to make this moment possible.
However, that happiness soon turned to panic as he saw Takuya, Zoe, both Agumon, Guilmon and Lalamon start to head into the water, the sight causing Novicmon to cry out in warning. "No! Don't go into the water!"
Already halfway in, the small group turned and looked at the small mystic Digimon in confusion, along with the rest of their friends, unsure as to why he was in such a panic.
It was then, faster than anyone could see, that over a dozen objects shot out of the water, where each hero, heroine, Digimon and Appmon found someone grabbing each of them and placing a kunai blade towards their necks.
Each hero, heroine and their partners held their hands out, showing that they weren't threats, while Novicmon growled lightly as they took in their attacks, finding them to be humanoid Digimon dressed in ninja-style outfits.
And upon seeing the base form of the Digimon, both Takuya and Zoe felt their eyes twitch, knowing the Digimon a little better than the others.
Curious and acting with caution, Astora looked at his D-Bracer, reading off the information as he told the others. "SenjuRanamon, Champion Level Digimon."
"You are trespassing in the lands of the Water Tribe." One of the ninja Digimon declared, her voice calm and collective, her tone holding no false sweetness, jealousy or cruelty to the Ranamon Takuya and Zoe were used to.
"Explain your presence with this Fire filth, or we will end you." The SejuRanamon added, keeping an eye on the intruders.
While not liking what the SenjuRanamon called Novicmon, the heroes and heroines knew that they needed to settle things before they got out of hand, where Davis looked at the small mystic Digimon, seeing the anger in his eyes and whispered. "Novicmon, please!"
Looking at Davis and seeing the serious look on his face, Novicmon sighed as he held one hand out, showing that he wasn't a threat, while reaching into his hat as he saw the SenjuRanamon tense.
But upon seeing the item Novicmon removed from his hat, seeing the Seal of Infernomon, the Water Tribe Digimon relaxed their blades as the small mystic Digimon informed them. "We're here on a mission to deliver a message to Tsunamimon."
Looking at the D-Bracer on Kari's arm, the SenjuRanamon that held her called out to her fellow Digimon. "They have the D-Bracers. Sisters, they are the ones we've heard about!"
The other SenjuRanamon looked to see that the humans did indeed have the D-Bracers, realizing that these were the heroes and heroines they had heard rumors about, the ones who defeated the Dark Tribe's forces invading the Fire and Light Tribes, and had convinced the two tribes to work together against their enemy.
Drawing their blades away from the group, and now realizing the purpose of the group, the lead SenjuRanamon then explained with a calm voice. "Very well, we shall escort you to our capital and allow you to speak with Lord Tsunamimon. He has been expecting you."
Letting out sighs of relief, the heroes and heroines knew that they'd have to end their day of fun early and prepare to travel to the Water Tribe's capital.
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Over an hour later, after the heroes and heroines had redressed, the SenjuRanamon brought a pair of small boats from the group to use, with a pair of the ninja Digimon joining them in each boat, while the rest swam around them as two pushed the boats each, surprising everyone but Takuya and Zoe at the speed at which the SenjuRanamon could swim.
Eventually, the group of heroes and heroines could see a massive city on the horizon, its tall walls seemingly on the water and going under, where the group noticed that the city was in the same style as the Fire Capital, showing a feudal Japanese architecture.
But unlike the Capital of the Fire Tribe, from what they could see of the city so far, the Water Capital held a serene look to it, a mixture of blue and wave-like symbols within their designs, where the heroes and heroines soon found themselves before a massive gate in the water, the designs of two dragons, Kirin as Haru believed, were emblazoned upon the doors.
Looking up, Davis and the others saw another variant of Kotemon looking down, only these rookie Digimon had blue armour with water designs on them, the D-Bracers reading off their info as AquaKotemon, while next to them were large samurai warriors in blue armour, having the same water designs, while under their armours, the group could see that these Digimon were actually made of water themselves.
From their D-Bracers, the heroes and heroines learned that these Digimon were called AquaSamuraimon, Champion leveled Digimon who, alongside the AquaKotemon, served as the basic soldiers of the Water Tribe, before the gates opened and the SenjuRanamon pushed the boats into the capital, caused the group to look in awe as they took in the city before them.
All around them, the heroes and heroines saw a city made of bridges, waterways and feudal Japanese buildings, all connected in a serene, tranquil setting, where, as their boats were brought in the group saw humanoid Digimon made of water, some in robes that left their heads open, while others had hoods on, each wielding golden staves as they looked at the heroes floating by.
"ShaolinAquamon, Champion leveled Magic types, and SageAquamon, Ultimate Level Magic types." Jeri informed her friends as she read the info off of her D-Bracer, letting the heroes and heroines know that these were the Water Tribe's magic types, while the brunette remembered seeing one of the SageAquamon at the Magic School.
Passing the monk styled Digimon, the SenjuRanamon brought the boats to a landing dock, where the heroes and heroines got off, before gulping lightly to see an armed escort awaiting them.
The first type of Digimon reminded them of the FlameBushidomon of the Fire Tribe, only their armour was shaded a deep blue, while the rest of their bodies seemed to be made of water.
The second type, however, really brought fear to the heroes, resembling bipedal sharks in samurai armour, each wielding massive blades as they looked down at the heroes, where Haru brought up his D-Bracer and read off the Digimon's info.
"AquaBushidomon and SamuMakomon, both are powerful Ultimate Level warriors." The Appli Driver informed, where the heroes and heroines noticed the Water Tribe Digimon looking down at Novicmon with a glare, one he sent back.
"Wait here as we inform Lord Tsunamimon of your arrival." The lead SenjuRanamon ordered as she and her sister Digimon left the group with the guards, who continued to glare down at the group.
Seeing that they had a moment, the group turned to look at one another, before Tai broke the silence and asked. "Ok, so, how do we want to play this?"
"Given how Novicmon is..." Shoutmon began to say as he looked at the mystic Digimon, seeing him still glaring around at the Water Tribe Digimon, the Digimon King continued as he said. "Not willing, I think maybe I should do the talking here."
However, as the rest of the group was talking, Haru, Eri, Gatchmon, Dokamon and Musimon were looking around, seeing how the other Digimon of the Water Tribe were acting, with some meditating, others working in Zen Gardens, and others having tea, before the two Appli Drivers and the Appmon looked at Astora, whose eyes slowly began to widen as he realized what they were thinking.
"I think we should let Astora do the talking." Haru suggested, which puzzled those not of the Appli Drivers as to Haru's decision.
" I'm not too sure..." Sora started to say, not thinking that the loud socialite Astora and his usual outgoing attitude would work well in talking to the leader of the Water Tribe.
However, Sora's objections were cut off by Gatchmon, the search Appmon stating with confidence and a big grin. "Don't worry, Astora is perfect for this!"
"Yeah, Astora won't let us down!" Dokamon yelled with a raised fist and a smile, getting an agreeing nod from Musimon as well.
"Wait, I...!" Astora started to yell in a nervous panic, really not wanting to do what his friends had in mind, but felt the doubts within him fade when Eri took both his hands in her own and gave him a sweet smile.
"We know you can do it, Tora, please?" Eri asked with an equally sweet tone, causing Astora's face to turn bright red, before sighing in defeat.
"Alright, I'll do it." The Apptuber said in reply, furthering Eri's smile.
Though Haru and the Appmon remained in high spirits, the rest of the group were still uncertain whether or not this was a good idea.
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Half an hour later, the heroes, heroines and Novicmon found themselves within the palace at the center of the city, kneeling in a large, ornate throne room as they looked upon the Digimon within, first to the large Digimon sitting on a golden throne, shaped like two cresting waves.
Much like Infernomon, the leader of the Water Tribe, Tsunamimon, resembled a large samurai warrior, his armour blue with a katana at his side, while designs of waves and water covered his appearance.
Behind his back was an arch that resembled the moon, with a smaller design on top of his helmet, while four wing-like banners came out of his back.
Next to the throne was a Digimon who reminded the heroes and heroines of BlazeShogunmon, only with his armour blue and with the same water designs as water seemed to flow around him, learning from their D-Bracers that his name was TyphoonShogunmon, and was no doubt Tsunamimon's right hand.
Off to the side was another Digimon that resembled Tactimon, only his armour was also blue with water designs, where the heroes learned that his name was AquaTactimon, and that he was the chief military advisor to Tsunamimon, while next to him was a Digimon that held a similar appearance to the SageAquamon, with a similar moon arch coming out of his back like Tsunamimon, where the group learned that this was MasterAquamon, the chief magic type Digimon of the Water Tribe.
Behind Tsunamimon's throne, meanwhile, was a massive pool of water, which seemed to give off its own shine, while each and every one of the heroes and heroines felt a familiar power from it, realizing that the water was the primordial fragment of the Water Tribe, and thus the Dark Tribe's main target here.
Despite all this, however, the vast majority of the heroes and heroines were not focused on any of their surroundings, but looking in shock as Astora sat a few feet in front of them, their eyes widened as even Renamon thought in confusion. 'What the heck?!'
After asking for some robes from Novicmon, who got the items for the AppTuber with no problem, the group watched him take his hat off and comb his hair, which left the Apptuber looking like a completely different person.
As Astora remained in the respectable position before the leaders of the Water Tribe, Haru, Eri and the Appmon kept their smiles, doing their best to not laugh at their friends' reaction to Astora's change.
Taking a sip of the tea provided to him, Astora then put his hands together and bowed politely as he said to Tsuanmimon. "Thank you for your hospitality and for hearing us out, Lord Tsunamimon."
"And thank you for respecting our ways, young one." The lord of the Water Tribe replied with equal respect, taking a sip from a rather large cup of tea that was sitting on his armrest, this causing the other heroes and heroines to sweatdrop at the sight.
Looking back up at the leaders of the Water Tribe, Astora then said with continued respect in his voice. "From your servants, I do believe you know who we are and why we have come to see you?"
"You are correct, young hero. We are indeed aware of your noble deeds, saving the Fire and Light Tribes from the Dark Lady's ambition, even defeating one of the Ancient Horrors in the process." Tsunamimon said as he put his teacup down, before adding with a serious tone. "Though I am still uncertain of this... alliance, not because I do not believe that it could work, but because of those you ask us to work with."
Seeing Novicmon tense up behind him, Astora looked back at Tsunamimon and asked. "I do apologize, but we are mostly unaware of the tension between your tribe and the Fire Tribe, could you please explain it?"
It was MasterAquamon who replied, looking at Novicmon for a moment, as if trying to find the right words that would not sound offensive as he then explained. "Our differences are mostly philosophical. The Fire Tribe focuses more on martial prowess, while we focus on inner balance and expansion of the mind."
"That, accompanied by centuries of brutal wars, have left negative emotions on both sides, ones that are not so easily forgotten." AquaTactimon then informed, getting a nod of agreement from his Lord and the rest of the Water Tribe Digimon present.
Thinking for a moment to absorb the information, Astora then said with the same respect as before. "While I cannot speak for the Fire Tribe of old, I can speak for those I have met on our journey so far. The war against the Dark Tribe has taken its toll on them, and they know that they alone, that no tribe alone, can stand up to them. If Witchelny is to survive, the tribes need to put the past behind them and unite against their common foe. Don't think in terms of if you should fight, but what is worth fighting for."
'And he's copying me.' Davis thought with a sweatdrop, remembering saying similar words to Celestimon in order to help the Light Tribe get the Alliance started, where the maroon haired Digidestined felt a hand hold his own, looking down to see Kari hold his hand, the brunette smiling at him, before they turned their attention back to Tsunamimon.
Seemingly in thought for a few moments, Tsunamimon nodded his head as he then said. "Your words... hold wisdom within them, I will take them into consideration. For now, you and your friends, even the small mystic of the Fire Tribe, are now guests in our city. Allow yourselves to relax while I come to a decision."
Following Astora's lead, the heroes and heroines bowed with respect, happy that Tsunamimon heard them out and was willing to consider the idea of joining the alliance.
"With respect, my Lord." TyphoonShogunmon then spoke up, getting everyone's attention as he then said in a serious tone. "Even if we were to join this alliance, we cannot send any forces to aid it, not with the Dark Tribe's forces at our doors."
"Likewise, their presence in our city may cause them to attack with even greater vigor." Tsunamimon's right hand then said as he looked at the heroes, who understood that he was worried about an impending attack.
"We have fought the Dark Tribe for this long, and we won't back down or run from them." Davis then said, getting the attention of the Water Tribe's leaders as he added. "If they come here, we won't hesitate to help defend this city."
"If you could please tell us about the Dark General leading their forces, it will help us better prepare for any battles to come." Shoutmon then said with his own respect, hoping to learn more about their foe before the potential battle to come.
"There are two of them." Tsunamimon replied, adding as saw the surprised look on the heroes and heroines' faces. "To understand them, I must first explain a small event in our tribe's history."
"Long before the Dark Lady rose to power, there was a bandit Digimon, Barbatosmon, a pirate I believe you call them, that had roamed our territory, attacking small settlements and taking what he and his crew could for their own wealth and pleasure." Tsunamimon started to explain, telling the humans, Digimon and the Appmon. "But when he and his crew began attacking our sacred shrines, I found that we could not sit back anymore, and sent Barbatosmon and his ship into the ocean's depths."
"That should have been the end of his tale, if not for the Dark Lady." The leader of the Water Tribe then said in an angry tone, where the heroes listened intently as he added. "After her rise, the witch used her dark magic to revive Barbatosmon as SkullBarbatosmon, bringing his ship and crew, along with others that we had destroyed over the years, back as undead Digimon, promising him revenge in exchange for claiming the Sacred Water for her."
The group nodded in understanding, now knowing that one of the Dark Generals they would be facing had a personal grudge against the Water Tribe, before Tsunamimon moved onto the second general as he then said. "In order to keep an eye on SkullBarbatosmon and make sure he keeps his end of the bargain, the Dark Lady sent a second Dark General to watch over him, DarkPosidemon."
Hearing the name caused Eri and Dokamon to widen their eyes in shock, before Tsunamimon continued as he said. "He is a foul sorcerer, who has taken the Digi-magic that has been stolen from our lands and used it to create an army of sea horrors to add to the Dark Tribe's legions."
Upon hearing the term sea horrors, Kari tensed as she had flashes of the Dark Ocean come to mind, remembering the dark creatures that tried to take her and make her their queen.
However, the brunette was broken from her thoughts when she felt her hand being squeezed lightly, looking to see Davis smile at her, causing her to relax and smile back.
'I know I wasn't there when you were trapped in the Dark Ocean, but I am here for you now.' Davis thought with empathy, looking at Kari with warm and comforting eyes and mentally added. 'And I'll always be there for you, my love.'
Bowing again respectfully, Astora then said with respect. "Thank you for the information, and for considering the alliance, we do believe it is the best hope for Witchelny."
Bowing themselves, the heroes and heroines then got up and walked out of the throne room, leaving Tsunamimon with his advisors as they discussed the pros and cons of the alliance.
Once out of the room, Astora then quickly ran his hands through his hair, returning it to its normal position, taking his cap back from Gatchmon and sliding back on, before taking the robes off and giving them back to Novicmon, where the blond started to growl. "Ok, don't begin with me..."
"What the heck was that?!"
"Do you have a split personality or something?!"
"That was freaky!"
Hearing the other heroes and heroines bombarding him with questions, Astora's eye began to twitch, while Eri and the Appmon did their best not to burst out laughing at their friends' antics.
"Quiet!" Astora finally snapped, getting the others to stop as he explained. "It's just something related to my family, ok! I have to act like that sometimes to keep them happy, but otherwise this is the real me!"
Nodding in understanding, and not wanting to get on the Apptuber's bad side, the heroes and heroines decided to head out and explore the city, while Eri wanted to do what she could to help calm down and relax the blond and stayed by his side.
However, none were aware that the battle they were mentally preparing for would happen sooner than they thought.
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Far off from the Water Capital, a dark cloud seemed to cover the sky, sending off winds that caused the seas below to churn.
On those waters was a massive ship, one that seemed as though it should not be able to float, given the rotten wood and holes within it, with dozens of smaller ships of a similar nature all moved through the waves towards their destination as thousands of dark and violent sea creatures swam around and beneath the fleet.
On the deck of the larger ship, DarkWolfmon and DarkThrallmon aided hundreds of undead pirate-like Digimon, as well as other dark horrors, making sure the ship and its armaments were ready for battle, while above and around the ship, a Lichmon and a coven of Necromon worked with ShadowKnightmon and another dark equivalent to keep order among the dark forces.
Meanwhile, within the captain's quarters, a large being, resembling a skeleton with glowing purple eyes, dressed as a pirate with a hat and long trench coat, a dark blade at his side, sat before an organ and played music, his skeletal mouth morphing into a smirk as he thought of the battle to come, and of the vengeance he would reap.
As SkullBarbatosmon continued to play, nearby, a dark figure, wearing dark armour and robes, with spiked shoulders and a spike helmet had a trident in hand as he stood before a Dark Mirror, where the image of Charonmon appeared within.
"DarkPosidemon, the heroes and heroines most likely are at the Water Capital by now. The Dark Lady wants her chosen and the Sacred Water captured together." Charomon said to the Dark General, who bowed in reply.
"Of course, Charonmon, our Lady can count on me." DarkPosidemon said with a calm voice, before looking over at SkullBarbatosmon alongside the Dark Lady's advisor.
"Keep an eye on him, he is too unpredictable." Charonmon then said softly to DarkPosidemon, having no trust in the pirate Digimon.
"Dear Charonmon, SkullBarbatosmon is not unpredictable. Why you can practically guarantee that he'll turn on us when the opportunity presents itself." DarkPosidemon then said in a dark reply.
"Then make sure he is dealt with then the time comes." Charonmon said back, before the pair noticed the undead pirate Digimon heading their way.
"When do we strike already?! Your Lady promised me my revenge!" SkullBarbatosmon questioned with a bloodlust in his tone, eager to burn the Water Tribe to the ground for his defeat.
"And Your Lady will keep her word, so long as you deliver the Sacred Water and her chosen to her." Charonmon replied back, doing his best to remind the former Bandit Digimon that he now belonged to the Dark Lady as well.
"I do not care for what she wants, as long as I get my revenge!" SkullBarbatosmon declared, causing even DarkPosidemon to grip his trident, ready to strike the undead pirate Digimon down.
However, it was then that the image of Charonmon was replaced with that of the Dark Lady within the mirror, where the leader of the Dark Tribe said to the Dark General. "And you will have your revenge, SkullBarbatosmon, and I will have what I desire, or I will return you to the depths I found you in."
Instantly both SkullBarbatosmon and DarkPosidemon bowed, where the undead pirate Digimon then said in an apologetic tone. "I meant no offence, my Lady, I merely wish to deliver my vengeance upon those who wronged me."
"And you shall have it, with a little help as well." The Dark Lady then said as the mirror began to glow brightly, before a large scroll emerged from it, one bearing a seal that showed tentacles wrapped around one another as it floated into DarkPosidemon's hand, causing the Dark General to smirk at seeing that his Mistress had given them another Ancient Horror to use.
The battle for the Water Tribe would soon begin.
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Author's note: Another Tribe, another battle on the horizon, will the heroes and heroines be able to combat SkullBarbatosmon and DarkPosidemon? And what Horror has the Dark Lady given her generals to use this time? Stay tuned to find out.