With her eyes closed, Kari sighed as she enjoyed the winds blowing through her hair, alongside the warm embrace of her boyfriend as she rested gently against Davis' chest.
Keeping his arms around her in a soft, but protective embrace, his eyes closed and the pair in silence, Davis and Kari enjoyed their time together, just sitting down and enjoying the feel of the winds around them without having to worry.
Looking down her vantage point, SacredPhoenixmon smiled as she watched the pair in their moment and found Veemon and Gatomon, though giving their partners some privacy, were in a similar situation.
Purring softly and amorously, Gatomon nuzzled herself against Veemon's chest, while the V marked Digimon held her close in his own loving embrace.
Scanning the area, the fusion of Sora and Biyomon saw similar moments between a handful of the heroes and heroines, which featured Tagiru and Nene, Eri and Astora, and Marcus and Yoshi.
Although she was happy to see so much love being expressed, the Digimon of Love also wished she could be in a similar situation with Tai and Agumon at the moment, but knew that from her current position that was impossible.
Carrying most of their group in her arms as she flew through the air, with MysticSakuyamon, CrimsonAldamon, GaleSilphymon and Sagemon flying around her, the Digimon of Love and her allies were keeping a vigilant watch, making sure that nothing came to attack the group during their flight.
After three uneventful days of travel, much to the heroes and heroines' relief, the humans, Digimon and Appmon arrived at the border to the Wind Tribe's territory, only to be shocked to find that it was nothing but tall mountain ranges, where Novicmon informed them that the Wind Digimon lived in towns and cities at the very tops of the mountains.
And so, following Novicmon's map to the direction of the Wind Tribe's capital, SacredPhoenixmon, being the largest Digimon of the group, carried the majority of the group high into the clouds, with the three other Digimon and single Appmon flying around her, not only for security, but to also lighten her load.
"Novicmon, how much further?" Tai then asked curiously as he looked to the small mystic Digimon, not only wishing to get to their destination, but to give SacredPhoenixmon and the others a rest, knowing that they were using up a fair amount of energy in their battle forms.
"It shouldn't be much longer." Novicmon informed in reply as he looked to his map, looking up for a moment as he saw Shoutmon, both Agumon, Lalamon, Gumdramon, Mervamon, Gatchmon and Dokamon looking over SacredPhoenximon's talons with Mikey and Haru as they surveyed the mountain peaks.
"Provided the Wind Tribe doesn't shoot us down, that is." The small mystic Digimon then added with a nervous sigh, knowing the Wind Tribe didn't have an all too pleasant history with his own.
"Relax, Novicmon." Marcus then said confidently as he continued to enjoy his embrace with Yoshi, getting the small mystic's attention. "Remember, things have changed. I'm sure even the Wind Tribe has heard of what has been happening and are willing to listen to us."
"Marcus is right, with six of the other tribes now working together, I think that even the Wind Tribe will put the past behind them." Kari added with faith as she looked to Novicmon with a sweet smile, one that caused the small mystic to sigh in reply and in calm agreement.
"I can't wait to meet the Wind Tribe." GaleSilphymon spoke up as she flew around, going in a circle around SacredPhoenixmon as she enjoyed the wind in her hair and through her wings.
"You really love flying, don't you, Zoe?" CrimsonAldamon questioned with a smirk, remembering how carefree and happy his girlfriend was every time she turned into Kazemon or Zephyrmon, and took that chance to just fly around without a care in the world.
"Are you going to tell me none of you love this feeling?" GaleSilphymon questioned back, looking at those currently flying and those she knew could as she closed her eyes and added. "The rush of the wind in your hair, just gliding through the air. It's one of the best feelings ever!"
Hearing the Warrior of Wind's reply, the other heroes and heroines all smiled in response to Zoe's antics as they watched her fly in front of them with a carefree attitude, her eyes still closed as she enjoyed the feeling of flying in the air with no worries.
However, their smiles turned to shock as the group then saw four large bird-like Digimon suddenly emerge from the clouds, where they slowly glided over towards GaleSilphymon, causing CrimsonAldamon to say in a nervous tone. "Um, Zoe…"
However, instead of attacking, the birds merely flew alongside GaleSilphymon, who paid no mind to the large birds as she and the new arrivals seemed to just let the air flow around them, enjoying the flying as they did so.
Upon further examinations of the new Digimon, Davis gained a surprised look as he looked at them and questioned out loud. "Are those Aquilamon?"
Upon further examination, those that knew Hawkmon's Champion form did indeed recognize the avian Digimon, only the four in front of them were clad in silver armour which covered their chests, wings and their heads, giving the wings bladed appendages and protection.
"BladeAquilamon, Champion Level Digimon." Kari informed as she read the D-Bracer's info, just as surprised as the rest of the Digidestined present and their Digimon to see a new form of the Digimon of Love and Sincerity.
It was then that SacredPhoenixmon, MysticSakuyamon, CrimsonAldamon and Sagemon noticed a group of Digimon flying around them, a vanguard of sorts.
The first type of Digimon resembled humanoids covered from head to toe in armour, with swords and shields that bore a symbol holding a resemblance like a gust of wind, while a pair of feathered wings came out of their backs.
The second type of flying Digimon, meanwhile, resembled the first, only their helmets were shaped like avian-heads, eagles to be exact, while their gauntlets were larger and had serrated blades coming out of them like talons.
The final type of Digimon, and leader of the group, meanwhile, was a gray cloaked figure with a bird-mask face coming out of his hood, with a silver staff in hand and a pair of wings made from gray energy that flowed from their backs, letting the group know that these were the Wind Tribe Digimon.
"SkyKnightmon, KnightEaglemon and Magnusmon, all Champion Level Digimon, with Magnusmon being a magic-type Digimon." Yoshi told the others as he read off the information she was provided.
To see the Wind Tribe Digimon Novicmon quickly moved and jumped on Tai's back, not only so that the winged Digimon could no longer see him, but also see Infernomon's seal as he held it out, allowing the Wind Digimon know that they were not invaders, but allies.
A loud roar then caught the group's attention, even snapping GaleSilphymon out of her moment as a trio of draconic Digimon flew past SacredPhoenixmon and the other Digimon, one of which was armoured, while the other two were feral.
The feral dragon Digimon resembled gray dragons with an array of feathers, coming from their heads and going down to their tails, each with an impressive wingspan as they let out roars, while their armoured companion seemed bipedal, covered from head to toe in armour, leaving only its clawed hands and feet visible, along with its tail as it held a spear in one hand and a shield in another, eyeing the heroes and heroines with caution.
"AirDracomon and HurricaneDracomon, both Mega Level Digimon." Jeri said as she read the info on her D-Bracer to her friends, before looking as another Digimon appeared, one that landed within SacredPhoenixmon's arms, looking upon those heroes and heroines not transformed into battle ready forms as the group looked at the newcomer.
Much larger than the SkyKnightmon, the Digimon resembled a large knight in ornate silver armour, with a feathered cloak that flowed down his back, while allowing four gray feathered wings to emerge from his back.
Silver eagle designs covered his shoulders, elbows and knees, while his helmet looked like an eagle's head, with wings coming out on top and a visor open beneath the beak, revealing a pair of light gray eyes looking down at the group as he held a halberd in his hands, causing Davis to look at his D-Bracer to see the information on this new Digimon.
"TempestDukemon, a Mega Level Digimon." The Digidestined of Miracles said as he and the rest of the group realized that this was the champion of the Wind Tribe.
Looking at the D-Bracer on Davis' arm, then to the seal in Novicmon's hands, TempestDukemon then looked back to the heroes and heroines as he questioned. "You are the heroes that have been uniting the tribes?"
"Yep, that's us." Tagiru replied with a confident smile, before Shoutmon cut in and added with a more respectful tone. "We're here to speak with your tribe's leader."
TempestDukemon looked to his soldier as they flew around the group, seeing the HurricaneDracomon nod its head, before the champion of the Wind Tribe let out a sigh and said. "Alright, follow us, but stay close, we repelled an attack from the Dark Tribe barely a day ago, and we do not know if any of their forces are still lingering."
Shocked to hear that the Dark Tribe had attacked only recently, the group nodded in reply as TempestDukemon took off and moved ahead of GaleSilphymon and the BladeAquilamon, where SacredPhoenixmon, MysticSakuyamon, CrimsonAldamon and Sagemon moved to follow as the other Wind Tribe Digimon flew around them, escorting the heroes and heroines towards their capital and their leader.
Following the flying Digimon for nearly an hour, the group soon descended from the clouds, where the heroes and heroines saw a large medieval city built into a large mountain, one with a large wall that cut off the city from the rest of the world, while a large castle seemed to be built into the rockface.
From the top of the mountain, meanwhile, the clouds seemed to swirl around like a calm twister as a beam of light gray energy seemed to shoot into the center of the vortex, giving off a familiar sense of energy, this allowing the heroes and heroines to know that this was the power of the Wind Tribe's primordial fragment.
However, as they got closer to a landing spot TempestDukemon and his warriors were leading them too, the group of heroes, heroines and their guide lost their awe as they saw burn marks across some of the outer walls, while several structures within the city were being rebuilt and others still simmering with flames from the recent attack, causing the heroes and heroines to frown at the knowledge that the Dark Tribe could be planning another attack, and soon.
Upon seeing TempestDukemon, meanwhile, many of the Digimon within the city, most avian type, looked upon SacredPhoenixmon, those in her arms, MysticSakuyamon, GaleSilphymon, CrimsonAldamon and Sagemon as they landed, with the four Digimon and one Appmon returning to their normal forms.
Realizing who had just arrived in their city, the native Wind Tribe Digimon all let out cheers, a pair of Pomumon letting out together happily. "The heroes are here! We have a chance!"
Smiling and chuckling nervously to the praise directed to them, the heroes and heroines then saw a large number of three types of Digimon start to surround them, seeing more of the Wind Tribe's military surround them.
The first type of Digimon resembled the SkyKnightmon, only with bulkier armour, flowing gray cloaks, four winds, a larger shield and a lance in hand, their helmets resembling TempestDukemon's, minus the wings upon them as the newer knight Digimon looked to the heroes.
The second type of Digimon, one the heroes and heroines recognized from Mt. Brocken, resembling the Magnusmon, only their hoods were down, the bird face masks covering their entire heads with wings coming out of the top, and two extra gray energy wings, giving them a superior look when compared to their Champion Level counterparts.
The finally type of new Digimon, meanwhile, caught the group by surprise, as the beings looked to be humanoids made completely out of wind, encased in silver metal that created their torsos, four arms and two legs, while a pair of glowing light gray eyes stared at them, causing the heroes and heroines to feel the elemental energy coming off of them as Tai brought up his D-Bracer, reading off the information on the new types of Digimon before them.
"SkyLancemon, AscendingMagnusmon and AirMilitusmon, each are Ultimate Level Digimon. And AscendingMagnusmon is a magic type Digimon." The Digidestined of Courage informed his friends, who all nodded as TempestDukemon stood before them, facing the other Wind Digimon as the civilians and warriors began surrounding the newcomers, either in awe or caution to see the fabled group of heroes fighting against the Dark Tribe within their city.
It was then that the Wind Tribe Digimon parted as a pair flew from the castle towards them stopping and hovering in the air right in front of TempestDukemon, allowing the heroes and heroines to see the new Digimon and take in their appearances.
The first new Digimon nearly resembled TempestDukemon, only this warrior Digimon was missing the feathered cloak and used a great sword instead of a halberd.
But upon seeing the twin cannons on the Digimon's back, the heroes and heroines quickly realized that this was the Wind Tribe's Tactimon, before looking to the second Digimon, who Davis and the others believed to be the chief mystic of the Wind Tribe.
Going beyond the Magnusmon and AscendingMagnusmon, the chief mystic Digimon had his hood back over his head and no mask, showing only a pair of light gray eyes, while silver armour rested on his shoulders and chest, revealing the eagle designs to them.
Meanwhile, behind the new Digimon's head and above his four energy wings was a silver circle, where at the center was a ball of light gray energy, one that emitted a pulsating wind, showing off the energy of the mystic Digimon as Davis brought up his D-Bracer, reading off the information to his friends.
"KazeTactimon and StormMagnusmon. Two of the mightiest warriors of the Wind Tribe, both being Mega Level Digimon." The Digidestined of Miracles informed, looking up to see StormMagnusmon look straight at him and his D-Bracer, before looking to TempestDukemon.
"These are the heroes?" The chief mystic of the Wind Tribe inquired, the question receiving a nod from TempestDukemon, where KazeTactimon sighed, before looking to the group of heroes and heroines.
"We have been expecting you for a while now. Though we wish you could have come sooner." The Tactic Digimon then remarked, wishing the group had been there to help drive off the most recent attack by their enemy.
"Very well, we shall take you to see Queen Ventusmon, she is expecting you." KazeTactimon then informed the group, before noticing the look of confusion on their faces.
"Queen?" The heroes, heroines and Novicmon questioned, having only ever heard of the tribal leaders referring to themselves as Lords and Ladies beforehand.
"What other title would the ruler of the skies hold?" TempestDukemon then questioned, his tone caused the heroes and heroines to sigh a little, sensing the arrogance within the wind warrior, and hoped Ventusmon wouldn't hold the same attitude.
Refocusing on the task at hand, the group then followed the leaders of the Wind Tribe to meet their ruler, hoping to convince her of joining the alliance and helping in any way they could to secure the capital from another attack.
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After walking through the city and entering the castle, the heroes, heroines and Novicmon found themselves within a large throne room, with SkyKnightmon and SkyLancemon standing guard not only on the ground, but also in slots upon the walls, ready to take flight and strike if necessary.
Meanwhile, before the group, sitting on a golden throne shaped like a twister was the being the heroes and heroines assumed was Ventusmon, Queen of the Wind Tribe.
Like all the Tribal leaders they had met so far, save the Dark Lady herself, the heroes and heroines saw that Ventusmon was much taller than her servants, about the same height as Celestimon or Silvamon, draped in gray robes that showed off her feminine form, but still appeared regal as ornate gems were set upon silver armour that conserved her chest and moved down her arms.
A pair of long, elegant white wings emerged from Ventusmon's back, acting as not only her wings, but a cloak as well, adding to her regal appearance, while silver wings rested on her shoulders, matching her claw like fingers.
Finally, her head was covered in a silver helmet, shaped like an eagle's head, holding a feminine look to it as light gray eyes could be seen through the eyes, while long, silver hair extended from the top and moved down the Wind Tribe leader's back.
As impressive as the appearance of Ventusmon was to the heroes and heroines, behind the leader of the Wind Tribe, the group saw that behind the throne and a glass window, a pulsating gray light could be seen, one with wind swirling around it and shooting up a large tunnel and into the sky above.
Feeling the energies of this power source, the heroes and heroines recognized it as a primordial fragment, before turning their attention back to Ventusmon as the leader of the Wind Tribe looked to the new arrivals.
"Welcome, brave heroes and heroines. Tales of your exploits have reached us even here in the clouds." Ventusmon stated with a calm and respectful tone, causing the group to bow in respect, before the leader of the Wind Tribe looked to Novicmon, who gulped lightly to the intense stare he was receiving.
"I will not lie, not too long ago, had a member of the Fire Tribe entered this city, I would have had them thrown off the mountain." The leader of the Wind Tribe then stated, her words causing the heroes and heroines to tense, some even moving in front of Novicmon to protect him if necessary.
"But time have changed, and in no small part to you." Ventusmon then finished as she looked to the rest of the heroes and heroines, who let out sighs of relief, before allowing Ventusmon to continue.
"I know of the alliance building to stand against the Dark Tribe and their Mistress." The leader of the Wind Tribe continued, adding as she looked to those before her. "I had never believed such a thought would even be possible, and yet it is happening, and you wish for my tribe to join this alliance as well."
"Yes, your Majesty." Davis then said, speaking for the group as he stepped forward, informing her and her council, which stood to the side. "Even with six of the other tribes working together, the Dark Tribe's forces still outnumber those standing against them, they need your tribe's aid, as well as that of the remaining tribes. Only together can we drive back the Dark Lady and her armies."
"Normally, I would dismiss such a notion, as our tribe has stood against the enemy for over a thousand years." Ventusmon replied, before looking to the side as she then admitted. "However, our enemy has become more resourceful over the years, and our defenses have suffered because of it."
"A day ago, the forces attacking our lands launched a surprise attack upon the capital." KazeTactimon informed the group, adding as he continued his explanation. "They struck in the dead of night without warning, and nearly reached the castle and the Arcane Tempest before we could drive them off."
"We are still in disarray from the assault, and I fear the enemy will try once again, and soon." The wind tactic Digimon finished, worry laced in his tone as he feared their enemy will soon overwhelm them and bring about the end of his tribe.
"We will stand with you and help you drive them off." Veemon then said, looking to the rest of the group as he questioned. "Right guys?"
The humans, Digimon and Appmon all let out cheers of agreement, much to Ventusmon's delight, before Davis gained a serious look as he then informed the Wind Tribe leaders. "You should be warned, however, there is a chance the Dark Lady herself will be there if there is an attack, and she is not to be underestimated."
"Then indeed, we will need all the help we can get." Ventusmon replied, adding as she looked to the heroes and heroines. "For even without their Mistress' aid, the Corvus Brothers are not to be taken lightly."
"The Corvus Brothers?!" Novicmon let out in shock and terror, surprising his friends as they all looked to the small mystic in confusion, seeing the terror written on his face, wondering just what they were getting themselves into this time.
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Several miles from the Wind Tribe's capital and floating slowly through the air were five massive and elongated black airships made of a dark obsidian, each long, with a trio of spikes coming out of the front as dark purple energy surged between them, while four dark wings emerged from the sides and held a similar energy, giving the dark air fleet a menacing appearance as legions of Dark Tribe Digimon flew all around them.
Within the bridge of the central ship, a dark portal opened, allowing the Dark Lady herself, Wraithmon and a Lichmon to emerge, a familiar dark scroll within the Lichmon's hands as the portal closed as its Mistress looked to those before her.
"My Lady." A deep, foreboding voice stated as three individuals and their warriors all knelt, allowing the Dark Lady to take in her Dark Generals.
Looking to the middle of the trio, the leader of the Dark Tribe took in the large warrior, clad from head to toe in dark obsidian armour, with raven heads for shoulder pads, elbow pads and knee pads, while a full raven shaped helmet covered the being's head, including their beak, leaving only a pair of glowing red eyes showing.
From the middle being's back, a single black feathered wing emerged, while a mist shadow formed a second wing, still giving the being the ability to fly as he kept his large axe to his side.
To the middle being's left was a slightly larger being, covered from head to toe in dark purple robes, with a bone-like exoskeleton covering his being and twin wings, leaving his raven-like face uncovered, along with a pair of dark horns, showing his mystic status as he held a scythe-like staff in his right hand.
Finally, to the middle being's right was a slightly smaller being, with a raven's helmet and dark obsidian armour as well, only this being seemed much slimmer and more mobile, a hood over most of his helmet, while a pair of giant shuriken rested on his back, not obstructing his wings, while a pair of blades were attached to his gauntlets, showing that he was a powerful and deadly assassin.
DarkCorvusmon, DeathCorvusmon and ShadowCorvusmon, brothers and powerful servants of the Dark Lady, each not only a Dark General, but leaders of the Corvus Clan, a group of raven-like Digimon that had long served the Dark Tribe from the shadows, emerging with greater power under the Dark Lady's rule.
Behind the Corvus Brothers, the Dark Lady took in her other servants, seeing not only the Necromon controlling and moving the Dark Arks, but also two types of Digimon from the Corvus Clan.
The first resembled humanoid ravens, each clad with dark armour on their chests, arms and legs, and carried black blades in their hands.
These were the Crovusmon, Ultimate Level Digimon that made up the core of the Corvus Clan, powerful aerial warriors and shock troops.
Their companions, meanwhile, resembled the Corvusmon, but were completely covered in dark obsidian armour, each holding long spears and emanating dark aura as they looked at their Mistress with four glowing red eyes each, giving them a menacing appearance.
Like the Corvusmon, the RavenKnightmon were also powerful Ultimate Level Digimon, imbued with the same dark energies that created the ShadowKnightmon and their kin, making them just as dangerous.
Looking as the Corvus Brothers stood up, the Dark Lady then questioned the trio, who had proven to be more successful than most of her Generals based on their recent attack of the Wind Tribe' capital. "I assume everything is prepared?"
"Yes, my Lady." DarkCorvusmon replied, before DeathCrovusmon cut in and spoke for his brothers. "With the additional soldiers, these wondrous airships and your greatness, of course, we will be able to strike at the Wind Tribe's capital tomorrow and reduce it to ashes."
"Good." The leader of the Dark Tribe replied, where she then stated. "However, the heroes should have arrived at the city by now, so be prepared for them to interfere."
"We will crush them, my Lady." DarkCorvusmon replied, before adding as he looked to his Mistress. "But should your chosen interfere, I will not kill him, but I will break him."
"Get in line." Wraithmon cut in as he glared at DarkCrovusmon, the champion of the Dark Tribe wishing to have another go at the Digidestined of Miracles, before both stopped their bickering as the Dark Lady brought her hand up, the leader of the Dark Tribe keeping her eyes on DarkCorvusmon.
"So be it, but I want him alive." The Dark Lady merely replied, the Corvus Brothers nodding in reply, before DeathCorvusmon gestured behind his Mistress, who turned to see three thrones built into the bridge.
Moving to the middle throne, the Dark Lady sat down, while DeathCorvusmon and ShadowCorvusmon sat in the thrones on either side of her, causing Wraithmon to narrow his eyes at the pair, before looking to DarkCorvusmon as he faced his warriors.
"Tomorrow, we wipe the Wind Tribe from existence, claim the Arcane Tempest and claim glory for the Corvus Clan! To battle, to victory! For the Dark Tribe and the Dark Lady!" The warrior brother of the Corvus Brothers declared as he brought his axe up, causing the Corvusmon and RavenKnightmon's to cheer loudly, sounding like a flock of ravens letting out loud shrieks, while larger creatures joined in from outside the Dark Arks, sounding just like the raven Digimon, only louder and more monstrous.
'Soon I will have the power of the Arcane Tempest, then there will only be two more.' The Dark Lady thought to herself, adding with a smirk behind her mask. 'And while I look forward to seeing your progress in this fight, Davis, I do not have time to test you myself.'
'But should you get in my way…' The Leader of the Dark Tribe then thought as she looked to the Lichmon and the scroll in its hands. 'Then I will have a 'surprise' for you.'
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Author's note: Chapter 50. Never thought this would go this long, and plenty more to go.
The heroes and heroines have reached the Wind Tribe's capital, and now the Dark Lady and her forces will soon descend upon them. What challenges will await the group? Stay tuned as the adventure continues.