With more than have their team transformed into to stone statues, Lightbearer Ophanimon, SacredPhoenixmon, MysticSakuyamon, Jeri, GaleSilphymon, Yoshi, AncientMervamon and ShogunOujamon remained defiant as the gigantic form of DarkMedusamon loomed over them.
Letting out loud hisses, the snake heads then launched themselves at the heroines, who quickly moved out of the way, avoiding the snake heads, before striking back DarkMedusamon and her snake heads.
"Striking Light!"
"Blazing Spear Strike!"
"Spiritual Spear Strike!"
"Wind Blades!"
"Thorn Saber!"
"Skydive Force!"
"Savage Slash!"
Their attacks combined with Jeri's energy imbued sword cut through the snake heads of DarkMedusamon, before the heroines then turned their attention back towards the Dark General herself.
However, much to their horror, the girls watched as the snake heads merely regenerated, before turning to the heroines as they unleashed powerful blasts of dark purple energy, this causing the group to move and dodge the oncoming assault once again.
"Dark Claw Ssstrike!" DarkMedusamon then bellowed as her clawed hands were consumed and ignited in dark purple flames.
Striking SacredPhoenixmon and sending the Digimon of Love crashing to the ground with a cry, DarkMedusamon furthered the pain toward the Digimon of Love as several of the snake heads latched onto her, sinking their fangs into her body.
"Striking Light!"
"Spiritual Spear Strike!"
"Wind Blades!"
Moving quickly, Lightbearer Ophanimon, MysticSakuyamon and GaleSilphymon cut down the snake heads biting into SacredPhoenixmon, destroying them instantly and allowing the Digimon of Love to recover as the girls moved and regrouped, looking up with glares as DarkMedusamon smirked wickedly at them.
"Dark Ssserpent'sss Gaze!" The Dark General declared in retaliation as her eyes began to glow a dark purple, while energy formed on her forehead, creating another eye, which began to glow with powerful energies, allowing the heroines to realize what was about to happen.
"Fox Seal!" MysticSakuyamon announced in reply as she slammed her spear into the ground and formed a protective barrier around her and her friends, just as DarkMedusamon unleashed a powerful blast of dark energy that collided with the barrier, the attack causing not only the mystic Digimon to cry out in pain as she tried to hold back the dark energy, but also her friends as they felt the impact of the Dark General's power.
"Holy Judgement!"
"Sacred Flame!"
"Arcane Twister!"
"Violet Blast!"
"Passion Shot!"
"Golden Arrow!"
Sending off their attacks with a magical blast from Jeri, the heroines pushed back against DarkMedusamon's attack, which left a great explosion that sent the entire group, including MysticSakuyamon, flying backward with a pain filled cry.
Slowly getting up as they felt pain surging through their bodies, the girls looked up as DarkMedusamon's eyes shined through the smoke, the Dark General slithering herself towards her foes as she smirked wickedly.
"You have nowhere left to run, nowhere left to hid, thisss endsss now!" DarkMedusamon said with a dark glint in her eyes, the Dark General ready to bring the heroines down and bring the Dark Lady's chosen to her Mistress.
Gripping her blade, knowing in her heart that MagnaVeedramon would not give up, Lightbearer Ophanimon pulled herself up, the Digimon of Light glaring defiantly at DarkMedusamon, a feeling the other girls shared as they got to their feet, refusing to back down until the Dark General was finished off for good.
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Within the throne room of the Thunder Tribe's castle, though weakened, several Theurgistmon watched in shock and awe as the Eternal Thunder began to illuminate, growing brighter than it had in the past two days as the primordial fragment released some of its remaining energy.
Back on the battlefield, DarkMedusamon's smirk turned into shock as she watched the eight heroines become consumed in neon green light, forcing even the Dark General to shield her eyes from the blinding light.
Within their minds' eyes, Lightbearer Ophanimon, SacredPhoenixmon, MysticSakuyamon, Jeri, GaleSilphymon, Yoshi, AncientMervamon and ShogunOujamon each saw the silhouette of a massive warrior with lightning designs on his armour standing before them with a neon green light around his being, letting them know that this was the last of the Primordials, the Primordial of Thunder, Tonitrusmon.
"Take the power I can spare and drive the Darkness from this world… before Death can descend upon it once more…" The Primordial of Thunder declared, before the neon green light expanded and consumed the heroines' field of vision.
When the lights died down, DarkMedusamon looked and hissed in rage to see the change within her foes, seeing the heroines now infused with the power of the Eternal Thunder, changing their appearances slightly in the process.
Each of the girls' were now adorned in neon green energy armour, while electric currents ran across their forms.
Jeri now stood in armour similar to the ThunderKnightmon, her being also flowing with electricity as the brunette and her friends glared up at the Dark General , ready to resume their fight.
"This battle is far from over, DarkMedusamon, and we won't rest until the boys are safe!" Lightbearer Ophanimon declared, the other electric-infused heroines agreeing with the celestial Digimon, each ready to bring down the Dark General and end this battle.
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As the heroines received their power from the Eternal Thunder, Fulgurmon, ThunderDynasmon, StormTactimon, ArcaneTheurgistmon and their forces were being pushed back to the capital's gates, the sheer number of Dark Tribe Digimon outmatching their own as the Dark Digimon prepared for another assault to wipe out the Thunder Tribe's warriors once and for all.
"We can't hold out much longer." StormTactimon said with concern for the troops, adding as he looked to his leader. "We need to fall back into the city and fortify!"
"No, just wait!" ThunderDynasmon cut in as he and all around him heard the sound of a horn blaring, causing even the Dark Digimon to follow the source of the sound, where their eyes widened in shock, while the Thunder Tribe Digimon all cheered in response.
Out of the forests, a massive army of allied Digimon emerged, the forces of the combined tribes of Witchelny charging at the Dark Tribe's army, slamming into them and taking their foes off guard.
"Strike at the enemy, defend the Thunder Tribe!" The voice of ScorchTactimon bellowed, the tactical Digimon of the Fire Tribe standing with LightTactimon as the pair coordinated their forces against the Dark Digimon.
"The Alliance is here, fight on and drive these fiends back to the shadows!" Fulgurmon bellowed, his warriors reacting to his call as they charged once again against the invaders, their faith renewed as they pushed the Dark Tribe forces back.
'Finish this fight, young heroines, end that abomination once and for all.' The leader of the Thunder Tribe thought to himself as he continued to hold his faith toward the heroes of Witchelny.
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Hearing the horn herself, DarkMedusamon looked in shock and dismay to see the army of the allied tribes emerge from the forest and strike at her forces, leaving the Dark General to realize that she had been toying with the heroines for too long.
'I may not be able to dessstroy the Thunder Tribe, but I can ssstill claim the Dark Lady'sss prize!' The serpentine Digimon thought as she turned and looked to the stone statues of the heroes, where she brought her hand down as she began to reach for MagnaVeedramon, to grab the Dark Lady's chosen and flee before she was taken down.
Seeing the Dark General's action and believing she was moving to crush the boys before they could save them, MysticSakuyamon quickly acted, her spear drawn as she declared. "Fox Seal!"
DarkMedusamon gave a pain-filled hiss as an electric barrier formed around the petrified heroes, preventing the Dark General from grabbing her target, before looking to see the heroines charge at her with lightning speeds.
"Holy Judgement!"
"Sacred Flame!"
"Full Spirit Wave!"
"Arcane Twister!"
"Violet Blast!"
"Passion Shot!"
"Golden Arrow!"
In response to the attacks, DarkMedusamon's snake heads unleashed blasts of dark energy, which collided with the electrified attacks, causing massive explosions to fill the air.
From out of the smoke, however, the Dark General watched with fear as the heroines came into view, their electrified blades ready to strike as they closed in on DarkMedusamon's snake heads.
"Striking Light!"
"Blazing Spear Strike!"
"Spiritual Spear Strike!"
"Wind Blades!"
"Thorn Saber!"
"Skydive Force!"
"Savage Slash!"
Swinging their weapons alongside Jeri's electrified sword, the heroines severed the snake heads as they moved closer and closer to Dark General's main body, their eyes glistening with neon green light as they moved to strike their foe down.
It was then that, much to the serpentine Digimon's shock, that the girls then threw their weapons at her, causing DarkMedusamon to let out a shriek of pain as the blades all pierced her torso, sticking out like lightning rods as the Dark General tried to remove the weapons.
Glaring at the heroines as she saw them prepare another set of attacks, further fear overtook the snake Digimon.
"Holy Judgement!"
"Sacred Flame!"
"Full Spirit Wave!"
"Arcane Twister!"
"Violet Blast!"
"Passion Shot!"
"Golden Arrow!"
Seeing her foes unleash more attacks, alongside electrical blasts from Jeri, DarkMedusamon made one final attempt to eliminate her foes once and for all as she called out in rage. "Dark Ssserpent'sss Gaze!"
Unleashing her attack in retaliation, the dark energy collided with the electric power of the heroines, the two energies struggling against one another as they fought for supremacy.
"This ends now!" Lightbearer Ophanimon snapped back with determination, the Digimon of Light expressing her continued emotion. "We will save the boys and save this world from the Dark Lady, no matter what!"
Sharing the Digimon of Light's determination, the other heroines put all their efforts into their attack, causing the electrified energy to break through DarkMedusamon's attack, causing the Dark General to scream in agony as her body was consumed by the attack, the weapons acting like lightning rods and amplifying the electric energy running through her form.
"It wasss sssupposed to be mine… The glory wasss mine…!" DarkMedusamon screamed in rage and disbelief, before her body dissolved into Data particles, thus ending the last of the Dark Generals, much to the heroines' relief.
Between the overwhelming forces of the Thunder Tribe and the allied forces working together, along with the defeat of their Dark General, the remaining Dark Tribe forces turned and retreated, returning to their territory, the sight of which caused the Thunder Digimon and their new allies to cheer loudly.
Back on the ground, the petrified forms of the heroes were then consumed in a bright red light, which faded a moment later, revealing that MagnaVeedramon, Samudramon, MedievalGallantmon, CrimsonAldamon, Marcus, LordShoutmon, ShaolinArresterdramon, Sagemon, BardMusimon and Novicmon had returned to normal, the group of heroes looking around in confusion as to what had happened.
"Uh... did we miss something?" CrimsonAldamon asked in confusion, seeming to be just as confused as the rest of the group as to what exactly was going on.
But before anyone could respond, MagnaVeedramon looked to see the electric-infused forms of the heroines all landing before them, the heroines all smiling to see that their friends and loved ones were all alright.
"Looks like we missed quite the battle." The holy knight Digimon commented, his words causing Lightbearer Ophanimon to smile in reply and to feel joy and peace to know that her beloved was safe from harm.
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"Heaven's Light!" Lightbearer Ophanimon declared as she held her hands out, releasing her healing aura upon Davis, Veemon and the other boys after they reverted back to their normal forms, making sure to cleanse the heroes of any side effects from Medusamon's spell.
"Really, Lightbearer Ophanimon, we're alright." Davis told the celestial Digimon, not wishing her to exert unnecessary energy.
"Will you be quiet, she's working out the knots in my muscles!" Gumdramon bellowed at the maroon haired Digidestined, his declaration mirrored by Tagiru, Asotra, Gatchmon and Musimon, each enjoying the healing energies flowing through them, while the rest laughed wholeheartedly at the scene.
Once Lightbearer Ophanimon finished with her ability, the heroines' forms began to glow with a bright neon green, before said energy left their forms, allowing the girls to return to their normal forms as the heroes and heroines looked to see the green energy come together and form a container, resembling a series of golden thunderbolts around a glowing neon green core, which then floated down to Novicmon, who took it in his hands.
Once in his possession, Novicmon felt the other primordial fragments he was carrying resonate within his hat, while the sight of the item allowed the heroes and heroines to let the will weight of the moment sink in.
Medusamon had been stopped, the last of the Dark Generals had been defeated and the Thunder Tribe was now safe from the Dark Tribe.
They had done it, they had won.
"It would seem that the Eternal Thunder has chosen you to wield its power." The voice of Fulgurmon said, causing the heroes and heroines to look and see the leader of the Thunder Tribe approaching them with ThunderDynasmon, StormTactimon, ArcaneTheurgistmon, ScorchTactimon and LightTactimon behind him, the group feeling the warm and pride coming from their allies.
"We are so sorry we couldn't do more." Davis then apologized as he got up and bowed respectfully to Fulgurmon, feeling guilty that he and half of their team were caught in Medusamon's spell and were unable to assist in the battle.
"You have nothing to apologize for." The leader of the Thunder Tribe reassured, adding with a warm tone. "You all promised to protect our lands and did not flee, for that, I am grateful."
"Now come, there is a celebration back at the capital." Fulgurmon then offered, his words causing most of the Digimon and Appmon to cheer as the heroes and heroines followed their allies back to the city.
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Fireworks and sparks of electricity filled the sky as the sun set, the Thunder Tribe Digimon celebrating their victory with their new allies as the allied tribal Digimon all joined in on the festivities.
From a table set up by the castle's entrance, the heroes and heroines watched the scenes before them with joy and pride, happy to know that they had brought this moment of peace to the Digimon of Witchelny.
However, the festivities quieted down as Fulgurmon stood up, gaining the attention of all as the leader of the Thunder Tribe spoke.
"My kin, after many years of darkness, the nightmare that has plagued our lands has finally been lifted. Medusamon is defeated and her forces routed." Fulgurmon stated, his words causing further cheers to be heard throughout the city in response.
"But our trials are not over yet." The Thunder Digimon then reminded, this causing silence to resume as he continued.
"The enemy has taken the sacred power of the Eternal Thunder and our world suffers because of this." Fulgurmon stated, before looking to the heroes, heroines, ScorchTactimon and LightTactimon as he declared. "And so, once our warriors are rested, we shall join the other tribes of Witchelny as we bring the fight to the Dark Tribe. We shall storm their lands, reclaim the stolen powers and bring the Dark Lady to justice for her crimes!"
In response, the entire city erupted in shouts, cheers and celebration, while the heroes and heroines each held a look of awe upon their faces.
After so long, they had completed their mission and united the tribes of Witchelny as a combined force against the Dark Tribe.
And with energy from all ten primordial fragments at their fingers, Davis and the others now believed they had the strength to not only confront the Dark Lady once again but defeat her as well.
Each member of the team felt an overwhelming sense of joy and relief, knowing that their journey in Witchelny was almost over.
Now, however, they needed to bring the fight to the Dark Lady's doorsteps, which would possibly be their greatest battle yet.
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The next morning, as the sun rose in the sky, the heroes and heroines stood outside the gates of the Thunder Tribe's capital, with Fulgurmon, ScorchTactimon and LightTactimon there to see them off.
"Thank you again for saving my tribe, heroes." Fulgurmon said with a respectful bow as he then stated. "Once my warriors are rested, we shall march out to join the allied forces for the battle to come."
"The Dark Tribe is recalling all their forces to their territories." ScorchTactimon added as he walked over to Novicmon and pointed to a location on his map, a spot just outside the gates to the Dark Tribe's territory.
"We are gathering at the ruins of an old fortress just outside their lands, from there, we will strike at the enemy and make our way towards the Dark Lady's citadel." The fire tactic Digimon then explained, his words causing the heroes and heroines to nod in reply and for Novicmon to say. "We'll head there right now. It's a three-day walk, so we'd best get going."
"We shall see you soon." Fulgurmon said in reply, causing the heroes and heroines to bow as they turned and began to walk back towards the Borderlands, feeling their resolve renewed, knowing now that they would be bringing their fight to their enemy.
They had no idea the dark turn their journey was about to take.
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Within the chamber of the large seal, the Dark Lady began laughing in a near insane tone, the dark aura around her growing as Charonmon, Wraithmon and DeathTactimon stepped back slightly, while Sciophobimon just chuckled at the scene displayed before him.
Before their Mistress, a dark mist seemed to try and escape the seal as all but one of the slots were filled, while the container holding the energy of the Eternal Thunder rested to the side as the Dark Lady continued to look at the seal with a dark glee.
"Bring me my chosen, bring me Davis Motomiya!" The Dark Lady demanded, where her servants watched her shadow grow and come to life, twisting in morphing as multiple heads let out loud and fierce roars, before taking off, leaving the citadel as it raced towards its target and the Dark Lady's prize.
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Author's Note: The battle for the Thunder Tribe has ended, and with their pledge, all nine tribes now stand united as the heroes and heroines move to join them for their final battle against the Dark Tribe. But what does the Dark Lady have up her sleeve, and will she capture The Digidestined of Miracles? Stay tuned as the adventure continues.