As the battle raged around the heroes and heroines, the group found themselves split, with those who could not fly left to the ground ad doing what they could to defend the Wind Tribe's capital from the invading Dark Digimon, while their airborne friends found themselves face to face with the Corvus Brothers.
"Damnit, this is one of those times I wish I had wings again." Samudramon growled as he looked upon the battle in the air, the part of him that was Agumon wishing he could be MetalGreymon or even WarGreymon and fly up to aid his friends.
"I agree, but we need to focus here!" LordShoutmon said with his own frustration, the Digimon King also wishing to be able to help his friends as well, before a loud horn blared above, causing the heroes and heroines on the ground to turn over and look to see one of the Dark Arks approaching the city.
As the Dark Ark moved over the walls, hovering over the buildings, several compartments opened beneath the massive airship, where Samudramon and those with him widened their eyes to see Dark Tribe ground forces leaping out of the Dark Ark, ranging from DarkWolfmon to DeathKnightmon, landing all over the city as they moved to attack the Wind Tribe civilians.
"We need to stop them!" MedievalGallantmon declared, getting nods from his friends as the group moved to attack the invading Dark Tribe forces.
"Cross Slicer!"
"Rage of Wyvern!"
"Rose Blizzard!"
"Omni Force!"
"Star Shine Dive!"
"Ancient Blaze!"
"Savage Slash!"
"Rhythmic Stream!"
Moving together, Samudramon, MedievalGallantmon, Yoshi, LordShoutmon, ShaolinArresterdramon, AncientMervamon, ShogunOujamon and BardMusimon struck at the oncoming Dark Digimon, scattering the weaker of the attacking forces, while the more powerful Digimon pushed forwards, hoping to strike at the heroes and heroines for the Dark Lady.
"Storm Tempest!" A familiar voice then called as a powerful twister appeared and scooped up many of the Dark Digimon in its wake as the winds cut through their being, causing them to then dissolve into Data particles in the process.
Looking up, Samudramon and his group saw Ventusmon, KazeTactimon and StormMagnusmon land behind them, each giving a nod of approval to the heroes and heroines fighting to protect the city.
But before the Digimon of Courage, or another else for that matter, could speak, not only did more Dark Tribe Digimon emerge from the Dark Ark, but a second of the flying monstrosities moved over the city, releasing more of the dark forces upon the Wind Tribe.
"We need to split up and hold them off until the others can join us!" LordShoutmon stated, looking on as a large number of SkyKnightmon, KnightEaglemon and SkyLancemon flew down and circled Ventusmon and her allies.
"Defend the City, drive the darkness back!" The Queen of the Wind Tribe commanded through determination, the faith causing the winged knight Digimon to salute, before taking off, joining the group of ground based heroes and heroines as they moved to combat the invading Dark Tribe Digimon.
Looking back up to the skies briefly, Samudramon and the others watched as the battle between their flying friends and the Corvus Brothers began, hoping that they would find a way to aid them once they had driven the Dark Tribe's forces back.
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Dodging a strike from a ShadowDracomon, TempestDukemon swung his halberd, slicing the Dark Digimon's head off and causing it to dissolve into Data particles, before watching as an AirDracomon and HurricaneDracomon flew past him, engaging their foes as their commander looked around, seeing the fighting that was happening in the skies around his city.
It was then that the Wind Warrior saw some of the heroes who had come to his Tribe's aid now squaring off against not only the Dark Generals who had been besieging his home for over a thousand years, but beings who were considered among the most dangerous Digimon in all of Witchelny.
Hearing the sounds of his warriors' panicked shouts, however, TempestDukemon turned to see some of his warriors having trouble with the Corvusmon and RavenKnightmon, forcing the champion of the Wind Tribe to rush to his tribesmen's aid, praying that the heroes and heroines would be alright in their battle.
Meanwhile, MagnaVeedramon, Lightbearer Ophanimon, SacredPhoenixmon, MysticSakuyamon, CrimsonAldamon, GaleSilphymon, Marcus and Sagemon kept their guard up as the Corvus Brothers remained encircled around them, knowing that these foes were not to be underestimated, while only the sounds of DeathCorvusmon's snickering broke the silence.
It was then that ShadowCorvusmon reached behind him and grabbed his shuriken, which he threw toward the heroes as they ignited in dark purple flames, causing MagnaVeedramon and those with him to prepare themselves for the attack.
However, before the shuriken could strike, DeathCorvusmon let out an amused chuckle, before bringing his left hand up as it glowed a dark purple, causing a dark portal to open, which the shuriken flew into, closing as they entered.
At first, MagnaVeedramon, Lightbearer Ophanimon, SacredPhoenixmon, MysticSakuyamon, CrimsonAldamon, GaleSilphymon, Marcus and Sagemon were confused as to what was happening, before a dozen dark portals opened up around them, causing MagnaVeedramon's eyes to widen as realization hit him.
"Move!" The holy knight Digimon called out, just as the shuriken shot out of one of the portals, with Sagemon and CrimsonAldamon dodging the flying weapons, before it entered another portal, emerging from a different one as the group did their best to dodge the attack.
"Corvus Striker!" DarkCorvusmon then bellowed, where MagnaVeedramon looked to see the warrior brother of the Dark General rushing towards him, his axe ablaze with dark fire as he rushed to strike at him.
"Magna Saber!" MagnaVeedramon called in retaliation, using his own energy blades to block the strike from DarkCorvusmon's attack, growling as he pushed back against the powerful dark warrior Digimon, while also understanding why the Corvus Brothers were so dangerous.
Unlike many of their previous foes, the trio of Dark Generals actually worked as a team, and if they were to stand a chance against the Brothers, they would have to keep up their teamwork and to separate their foes.
'Show me your strength, chosen.' DarkCorvusmon thought to himself as he continued to clash against MagnaVeedramon's blades, the Dark Digimon desiring to see what made this human so special to the Dark Lady while his brothers dealt with the other heroes and heroines.
After jumping through the portals and missing the heroes and heroines a few times, the shuriken shot back towards ShadowCorvusmon, who grabbed them and placed them back on his back, before rushing at CrimsonAldamon with his gauntlet blades extended, burning with the same dark purple flames as the shuriken, causing the Warrior of Flame to block with his own blades.
"Watch it, pal. We're not going down that easy!" CrimsonAldamon said with a groan, pushing back against ShadowCorvusmon, who merely glared back at his foe, causing the Warrior of Flame to remark. "Not much of a talker, are you?"
In response, ShadowCorvusmon pushed CrimsonAldamon back as Sagemon and GaleSilphymon moved towards him, before a dark shadow emerged from the ninja Corvus Brother, consuming him, before spreading out and surrounding the trio in darkness.
"Careful, he could…" CrimsonAldamon started to warn his friends, before letting out a cry as a blade slashed his back, causing him to turn and try to strike at his foe, only to find ShadowCorvusmon not there.
Soon, GaleSilphymon and Sagemon were under assault from ShadowCorvusmon, the ninjutsu Digimon appearing and disappearing from the shadows as he struck at the trio, who were trying their best to strike back, only for their foe to disappear before they could hit him.
"Heaven's Light!" The voice of Lightbearer Ophanimon called out, where a blinding light broke through the darkness, not only dispelling it, but healing CrimsonAldamon, GaleSilphymon and Sagemon, who were thankful as they looked to see ShadowCorvusmon not to far from them, his blades ready to attack as the trio went to confront him.
Glad to see her friends alright, Lightbearer Ophanimon then turned as she, MysticSakuyamon and SacredPhoenixmon found themselves face to face with DeathCorvusmon, who kept an amused look in his eyes as he looked to the three.
"Such lovely ladies." DeathCorvusmon commented with a sinister chuckle, adding with a sinister voice as he brought his scythe upward. "I will enjoy tearing you apart!"
Swinging his weapon, the mystic of the Corvus Brothers sent forth a powerful shockwave of dark energy, which took on the form of a raven as it soared towards the trio, causing MysticSakuyamon to react and protect her friends.
"Fox Ring!" MysticSakuyamon declared as she held her spear before her, causing a barrier to appear before her, Lightbearer Ophanimon and SacredPhoenixmon, causing the mystic Digimon to groan from the energy sent against her, before her friends moved to strike at DeathCorvusmon.
"Divine Calling!"
"Sacred Flame!"
Working together, Lightbearer Ophanimon and SacredPhoenixmon unleashed their attacks upon the dark mystic Digimon, only to be shocked as DeathCorvusmon brought his hand up, causing a pair of portals to open that absorbed the attacks, before a dozen opened once again around the duo and MysticSakuyamon, who dodged as their own attacks moved to strike at them.
Swinging his scythe again, DeathCorvusmon sent out a trio of energy blasts, which took the form of dark energy ravens as they shot after the heroines, who moved to strike back at their foe.
"Holy Judgement!"
"Sacred Flame!"
"Full Spirit Wave!"
Sending out their attacks, Lightbearer Ophanimon, SacredPhoenixmon and MysticSakuyamon struck at the dark energy ravens, dispelling them, before sending forth the same attacks towards DeathCorvusmon, who held out his hand in response, causing a barrier of dark energy to encircle him and protect him from the oncoming attacks.
Sensing danger, the trio of heroines then moved as another shuriken came flying their way, before seeing DeathCorvusmon swing his scythe, sending a shockwave of energy that caused CrimsonAldamon, GaleSilphymon and Sagemon to move as they tried to strike at ShadowCorvusmon, the actions causing the two groups of heroes and heroines to regroup as the two Corvus Brothers surrounded them once more.
Meanwhile, MagnaVeedramon continued to clash blades with DarkCorvusmon, finding that, despite his bulkier size, the warrior of the Corvus Brothers was able to keep up with him in speed.
"Magna Sabers!"
"Corvus Striker!"
Clashing their weapons against each other once again, both MagnaVeedramon and DarkCorvusmon tried to overpower one another, before another voice then cut it with equal might.
"Flaming Destruction!"
Hearing the attack, DarkCorvusmon pushed MagnaVeedramon back and moved out of the way as the stream of fire shot past him, looking to see Marcus fly over to the holy knight Digimon as the DATS member glared at the raven warrior, holding his sword up as he prepared to join the battle.
"Don't mind if I join in, do you?" The Fire Knight questioned as he looked to MagnaVeedramon, who shook his head in reply, letting Marcus know that he had no problem with his help, where the two warriors looked to see DarkCorvusmon bring his axe up over his head.
"Shadow Tempest!" The Dark warrior Digimon bellowed as dark energy began coursing through the axe and shot into the air, before the skies above turned dark.
It was at that moment that DeathCorvusmon outstretched his hand towards his brother, where the mystic Digimon's hand glowed a dark purple, before DarkCorvusmon's axe began to glow as well, shocking MagnaVeedramon and Marcus as the weapon seemed to grow, along with the energy coursing through it.
A moment later, large bolts of dark lightning then began to surge down from the clouds, causing MagnaVeedramon and Marcus to quickly begin to move about, dodging the strikes as they tried to get close to DarkCorvusmon, only to find their path constantly blocked.
Gritting his teeth, MagnaVeedramon tried to reign in his frustration, hoping to find some way for his friends to gain the upper hand and turn the tide of the battle.
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Within the lead Dark Ark, which remained a small distance from the battle, the Dark Lady continued to watch the events unfold through the viewing orb, particularly focusing on the battle between MagnaVeedramon and DarkCorvusmon.
Out of the side of her eyes, meanwhile, the leader of the Dark Tribe noticed Wraithmon watching as well, gripping his spear tightly and showing his frustration that he himself was unable to strike out at his Mistress' chosen himself.
"Patience, Wraithmon, you will get your chance." The Dark Lady then said, keeping her eyes upon the orb, while her champion flinched lightly at having been caught by his Lady.
"Apologies, my Lady, but I am frustrated." Wraithmon confessed as he eyed MagnaVeedramon, adding with some resentment in his voice. "I know I could have taken him if that idiot of a brother of mine had not interfered!"
"Eclipsemon is not here this time." The Dark Lady informed, looking at the orb as she continued and spoke. "And sending the Corvus Brothers at them first is only to soften them up."
"Besides." The Leader of the Dark Tribe then said as she looked past the orb to the city before her, seeing the light within the Wind Tribe's castle begin to glow brighter, sensing the energy within.
"The real show is about to begin." The Dark Lady then finished, smirking behind her mask as Wraithmon turned to look at the castle himself, seeing the same glow.
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"Rinkageki!"
"Rage of Wyvern!"
"Violet Blast!"
"Omni Force!"
"Inferno Spiral!"
"Ancient Blaze!"
"Golden Arrow!"
"Ballistic Barrage!"
The array of attacks, along with a dozen or so fire blasts, courtesy of Jeri, struck at the invading Dark Tribe Digimon, sending them flying back with a cry as they dissolved into Data particles, before the group looked on in frustration to see not only more of the Dark Digimon landing around them, but to see several ShadowDracomon and RavenDracomon fly down to aid their allies against the heroes.
"There's no end to them." AncientMervamon panted, feeling exhausted from the constant waves of enemies.
"And the others are having problems as well." ShaolinArresterdramon then added as he looked up, seeing MagnaVeedramon and the other flyers battling the Corvus Brothers, who seemed to be having the upper hand at the moment.
"We can't stop now." MedievalGallantmon cut in, determination in his voice as he looked to the enemy forces coming towards them and said. "We made a promise to help the Wind Tribe, and we've come too far to let down Witchelny now!"
Letting out cheers of agreement, MedievalGallantmon, Samudramon, Yoshi, LordShoutmon, ShaolinArresterdramon, AncientMervamon, ShogunOujamon, BardMusimon and Jeri prepared themselves to continue fighting, ready to take on the attacking Dark Digimon and push them back.
Not even a moment later, the Arcane Tempest began to glow with a bright light, where the heroes and heroines, both on the ground and in the skies, began to glow with a light gray light, causing the Corvus Brothers and their soldiers to move back as they watched what was happening.
Within their mind's eyes, the group saw a massive eagle-like Digimon with six wings consumed in a light gray light, looking down at them with kindness and determination in her eyes.
"Heroes of Witchelny, take my strength and drive the darkness from these lands, protect my children from the Dark One's plot!" Tempestmon, the Primordial of the Skies, declared, before the gray light grew and consumed the heroes and heroines' vision.
Back in reality, the light faded, where the Dark Tribe and Wind Tribe Digimon all saw the heroes and heroines changed, with their armours and outfits now light gray, their eyes glowing the same colour, while Jeri now wore light gray robes with design elements showing wind and air upon it.
But most interesting of all, the heroes and heroines on the ground now had what looked like light gray wings coming out of their backs, allowing them to flight as they rushed towards the Dark Digimon standing before them.
"Rinkageki!"
"Rage of Wyvern!"
"Violet Blast!"
"Omni Force!"
"Inferno Spiral!"
"Ancient Blaze!"
"Golden Arrow!"
"Ballistic Barrage!"
Unleashing their attacks alongside Jeri's own, which resembled lion heads made of air, the group of heroes and heroines cut through the Dark Digimon on the ground, who all cried out as they broke apart into Data particles.
It was then that the group split up and shot into the air as beams of light gray lights, shooting straight up and through the middle of the two Dark Arks over the city, with explosions erupting from the dark airships the moment the heroes and heroines exited, who looked down as the Dark Arks broke apart and dissolved into Data particles before their eyes.
Seeing two of the Dark Arks destroyed, the Corvus Brothers then turned their attention back to the heroes and heroines they were battling, only for ShadowCorvusmon to find himself on the defensive as CrimsonAldamon, GaleSilphymon and Sagemon rushed at him with speeds faster then he could see.
"Blazing Sabers!"
"Wind Blades!"
"Sage Cutter!"
Doing his best to block the strikes, ShadowCorvusmon found his foes getting the better of him as he let out cries of pain, getting cut in various spots, before GaleSilphymon decided to end this battle once and for all.
"Arcane Tempest!" The empowered Warrior of Wind called out, throwing her shuriken as they were engulfed in wind, becoming a massive twister that caught ShadowCorvusmon in its wake, leaving the dark ninja Digimon to cry out in pain, before dissolving into Data particles.
"No!" DarkCorvusmon and DeathCorvusmon let out in rage, anger to see their brother taken down, before the mystic brother looked to see Lightbearer Ophanimon, SacredPhoenixmon and MysticSakuyamon heading right for him.
"Holy Judgement!"
"Sacred Flame!"
"Full Spirit Wave!"
Seeing the wind empowered attacks heading for him, DeathCorvusmon casted another protective barrier around himself, only to be shocked as his foes' attacks not only cut through the barrier, but slammed into him, causing him great pain in the process.
Opening his eyes, the dark mystic Digimon's eyes widened as the trio got closer, where Lightbearer Ophanimon, SacredPhoenixmon and MysticSakuyamon moved in to finish him off.
"Striking Light!"
"Blazing Spear Strike!"
"Spiritual Spear Strike!"
With a pained cry, DeathCorvusmon was cut into pieces, before dissolving into Data particles himself, much to DarkCorvusmon's rage.
Looking ahead, the last of the Corvus Brothers looked to see the rest of the heroes and heroines fly around MagnaVeedramon and Marcus, each with a determined look on their faces as they prepared to finish off the last Dark General invading the Wind Tribe.
"So be it!" DarkCorvusmon then declared as he brought his axe to him, grabbing the blade, before shattering it in his hand as dark energy swirled from it, where the Dark General then bellowed. "Come to me, brothers!"
As though hearing his call, the Data particles of ShadowCorvusmon and DeathCorvusmon then shot towards DarkCorvusmon, surprising the heroes and heroines as they watched the Dark General be consumed by their Data and the darkness, enveloping him in a cocoon of dark energy.
"Dark Evolution!" DarkCorvusmon's voice bellowed through the darkness, before the cocoon exploded, revealing a new form for the Dark General, a fusion of his own darkness and that of his brothers.
Now three times the size, the Dark General was covered from head to toe in dark armour, with six dark wings, four normal and two made of shadows, emerging from his back and four arms.
The four lower arms held the gauntlet blades of ShadowCorvusmon, while DarkCorvusmon's axe was in his upper right hand and DeathCorvusmon's scythe in the left, leaving the creature looking fierce and dangerous.
"AbyssalCorvusmon!" The new Dark General then declared, his voice a combination of all three Corvus Brothers.
The dark entity looked down upon the heroes and heroines as a dark purple aura surrounded his being, which unsettled the humans, Digimon and Appmon present.
However, steeling themselves, MagnaVeedramon and his friends prepared to take down the new monstrosity, no matter the cost.
And within the main Dark Ark, the Dark Lady continued to smile, intrigued by the developments, knowing that it was almost time to make her presence known upon the battlefield.
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Author's note: The battle continues. Will the heroes and heroines defeat AbyssalCorvusmon? And what plans does the Dark Lady have this time? Stay tuned as the adventure continues.