Hello Everybody and I'm back. If you all probably can guess, the whole COVID-19 has been really hard on me and my wife so writing stories has unfortunately been the last thing that's been on my mind. But I saw how much you guys really enjoyed returning to write Chapter 2 so it gave me inspiration to continue it as far as I can. So without further ado, let us begin Chapter 3.
The next morning, Davis woke up refreshed but depressed since he didn't have his beautiful wife sleeping next to him. He then got ready which was obviously no problem for him at this point since he was technically 24 years old mentally so he was pretty used to it. He then grabbed a piece of toast and after saying a quick bye to his parents, he threw on his bag and headed out. He knew that today was the day that Yolei and Cody met Hawkmon and Armadillomon and the debuts of Halsemon and Digmon. Today was also the day he would meet Ken as the Emperor. The latter he dreaded as he tried to reach out to Ken using their DNA bond but it seemed that because of the time travel, things have been reset which unfortunately included their bond so Davis would once again have to fight him. Once he reached school, he greeted the rest of the gang and after classes which to Davis was torture since he knew pretty much everything, he headed towards the computer lab. He greeted everyone and soon everyone was ready to go. But like last time, they were interrupted by the teacher in charge of the computer club and Tai like last time, started distracting him so that everyone can go. As they arrived in the Digital World, Yolei and Cody quickly noted something.
"Hey my clothes have changed. And they're really comfy!" exclaimed Cody.
"I know! Wait till my siblings hear about this!" said Yolei in an excited tone.
The others sweatdropped that the two's first reactions were there clothes rather than the fact they were in a whole new world (no pun intended). But then again, they weren't adults who magically traveled in time back into their younger selves. As they group headed out, Sora and Izzy were reunited with their partners and then Davis announced his plan.
"Since Yolei and Cody are Digidestined, it's no doubt they have partner Digimon somewhere waiting for them. And based on how I got Veemon here, their partners may also be under Digimentals since the three of us are connected via the D-3. So, I suggest we split up, Izzy and Sora, I know I'm not the leader of the original group, but if you could, can you two accompany Yolei and Cody since you two are the most experienced out of all of us. TK, I have a feeling that you and Kari maybe helping out sooner so for now, I need you and Kari to follow me. We'll provide a distraction for the emperor so that Yolei and Cody can find their partners safely. Finally, TK. I should have made this decision sooner but I need you to be my second in command. Should anything happen to me, you'll have to take over the leader duties. Behind yours truly, you're the best strategist and I'll trust your judgement 100%."
Everyone was greatly impressed with Davis' logic and Kari was simply beaming. She was 100% proud of how her time traveling husband was able to adapt to the past and make a sound plan that should cost less casualties. But the most change was TK. He already respected Davis as a leader and now that respect grew tenfold when he realized how much trust he had in him so he made a vow to be the best second in command and guide the others should Davis be incapacitated. With the plan finally set, Sora and Izzy agreed to accompany Yolei and Cody with Biyomon and Tentomon tagging along. As for the trio, they moved towards a barren area where Davis remembered well since this was were they met Ken for the first time as the Emperor. And sure enough, on a cliff, stood the Digidestined of Kindness corrupted by the Dark Spore.
"You must be a fool to openly challenge me Davis but I do admire your courage." Ken mocked.
Davis only sighed but put on a face of determination. "I know you're a fellow Digidestined so I will only ask this once. Why must you do this? Don't you realize that Digimon are real beings like us. They may be made of data, but to them, data is the blood that flows through their veins. Surely you must understand that you are causing them suffering."
This caught everyone off guard, even Kari who never thought she would hear Davis speak so passionately and calmly. But the most shocked of all was Ken himself. Based on his research, Davis was supposed to be a rash and stubborn kid who charged in head first without a plan. But soon he began clutching his head and started screaming in agony as if something was entering his body and causing this pain while Wormmon who was watching nearby also groaned but it wasn't too much. He wasn't the only one though, Davis soon fell to the floor but instead of clutching his head like Ken, he began clutching his heart but he too was screaming in agony while Veemon also started groaning in pain similar to Wormmon. Everyone was bewildered and didn't know what to do but soon they saw Yolei arriving in the sky and Cody arriving from underground riding Halsemon and Digmon. They were here to help out but now they were just confused and concerned seeing not just Ken and Davis in pain but Veemon and Wormmon as well.
TK noticing the distraction knew he had to do something to protect his friend so he said, "Guys, we're gonna have to retreat. Without Davis, there's only so much we can do. Since the Emperor's distracted, we can make a plan once we head back." Nobody saw any fault in his words and were able to make a break for it while the Emperor was still screaming in pain. Once they arrived back, they were greeted by Tai who saw Davis in pain and quickly asked, "What's wrong with him?"
"We honestly don't know Tai. One moment he was talking to the Emperor then suddenly both him and the Emperor along with Veemon and the Emperor's partner Wormmon fell to the ground screaming in pain. It was scary and confusing at the same time. Can you help me and TK get him home?" Kari said.
Tai nodded and was more than willing to help. He chose Davis to be the leader for a reason and it was his job to be his mentor and look out for him. The others bid farewell and all went their separate ways while TK, Kari and Tai took Davis back to his apartment. Shortly before, Davis stopped screaming and was now just breathing lightly which sent sighs of relief towards the three. Once there, they knocked on the door and were greeted by his sister.
"Um, should I be asking why you two and a stranger are holding my baby brother, Tai?" Jun asked. She was familiar with Tai and the two shared some friendly conversations in the past as well as sharing a few classes.
"Long story short, Davis started feeling unwell so we took the liberty of helping him get home." Tai answered.
"I'll take it from here. He really doesn't look too good. Thanks for helping." Jun said as she took Davis off of Tai's back and carried him to his room. A few hours later, Davis woke up in his room feeling groggy but otherwise fine.
"Man what happened, last thing I remembered was talking to Ken." Davis said to no one in particular.
"Davis? Is that you?" a familiar voice said in his head.
"What the?! Am I going nuts? Why am I hearing Ken's voice in my head?" Davis said now panicking.
"This may sound crazy Davis, but I'm not the Ken you know now as the Emperor. I came from 13 years into the future. I don't know how but I'm right now inhabiting the body of my 11-year old self." Ken explained.
"Holy crap." Davis said as he now remembered what happened. Even though it was fuzzy, he remembered holding his chest in pain and seeing Ken as the Emperor also gripping his head in pain and realized this could only mean one thing.
"Ken, you're not crazy at all. I'm actually the same Davis you know from 13 years into the future too." Davis said seriously.
The room was silent before Ken finally replied, "Is it really you, Davis? Let me ask a few questions so that we can confirm the trust."
Davis replied, "Sure hit me with your best shot."
Ken started, "First question, what did our partners fuse into?
Davis snorted, "Easy, Paildramon. An Ultimate-Level Dragon type Digimon whose special moves are Escrima and Desperado Blaster.
Ken then continued, "Second Question, what does Paildramon digivolve into?
Davis answered, "Imperialdramon, an Ancient Dragon type Mega-Level Digimon whose special move is the Positron Laser.
Ken didn't stop yet, "And finally, who were the two Digimon who forced our Paildramon to become one in the first place.
Davis paused to think. He remembered one of them was Mummymon since it was hard to forget that but the other one was from so long ago. He remembered it was a dinosaur-like Digimon who was also an Ultimate Level. He narrowed down his knowledge and realized one critical fact. It had three horns and only one dinosaur had three horns in the real world. "Well the first one was Mummymon which wasn't hard to forget but the second one took some time to think. But now I know it was a Triceramon."
He then could hear Ken breathing a sigh of relief then saying, "Thank God it's you. Speaking of which, do you know why we're 11 years old again."
"Well for me, me and Kari were battling a Digimon who upon defeat sent me, her and Vee and Gato back in time into our younger bodies. Not sure about you though. Do you remember the last thing before coming back?" Davis replied.
"Well I do remember we were all looking for you and soon me and Wormmon got separated. We saw a cave full of crystals and looked inside before I felt our DNA connection pulling me towards one of them. So I touched it out of curiosity and next thing I know, I'm on a cliff and in the clothes of the Digimon Emperor no less. Since you were here earlier, when did this happen?" said Ken.
"Based off my memory, that was actually our first meeting in the first timeline when Yolei and Cody just received their Digimentals so unfortunately, everyone still thinks you're the Digimon Emperor. Oh crap, how are we going to convince everyone that you're not the Emperor anymore." Davis said slightly panicking.
Ken smirked as he thought of a genius idea and said, "Well Davis, technically only you and Kari know I was the Emperor at the time. As far as anyone else knows, they only know me as Ken Ichijouji the boy genius. I think starting tomorrow, the Digimon Emperor is going to take a well-deserved vacation."
Davis immediately caught on and started grinning like crazy. He realized that with no more Emperor, no doubt Arukenimon and Mummymon would have to come out faster and eventually so would Oikawa. Though events like those would no doubt occur, this time the three of them would have more than half a year's worth of time to prepare. Normally as an adult, they would try to fix the solution now but they weren't adults anymore, they were 11 year olds with the mindset of an adult.
And with that the super long awaited Chapter 3 is finally complete. My god that was forever! I again really thank everyone who has been waiting patiently. Covid-19 was a pain and somewhere along the way, I was in an accident that required me to take therapy. For a while I had a friend writing but I finally got my act together and finished this chapter with some help from my wife. This story will no longer be on hiatus but updates will be very sporadic depending on my work schedule and my energy to write. Once again thanks to all of you and now be rewarded with Chapter 3. Ciao!
