akaDigimon Adventure 03: Magic, Mutation, and Beyond
Opening Notes: Here we are! The conclusion of Arc 1! And reveal of Jake's DNA test result to the Olivers. In this chapter we find out about the term 'Guardian'. We also set up for the next Arc of the story. Kari also makes her choice of who to follow as a Leader. Taichi who kept her sheltered or Demiyah who encouraged her to expand her horizons. Finally what's in the Satchel is revealed.
(Arc 1 Theme Song: Clear: English Cover by Lizz Robinett)
From the birds to the wind
Demiyah is shown standing on a hill full of flowers.
Is there any way for me to begin
Demiyah pulls her D-3 out and sees the image of her Digimon Partner Veemon in front of her.
Soaring into the sky
Demiyah's hair is blowing in a gentle breeze as she sees a familiar blonde boy.
With no wings to fly
Demiyah drops her D-3 onto the grass and starts to move to pick it up.
I guess I'll walk my way into the sunrise
Four more hands move to pick it up for her.
I can do it right
Demiyah looks up to see Ventus, Vanitas, Aqua, and Terra. She tears up only for James Rogers, Francis Barton, Azari Munroe, Henry Pym jr, Torunn Thordottir, Ken, Sora, Riku, Roxas, Xion, Namine, and Kairi to appear behind them.
Going
Demiyah holds her D-3 in front of her heart. A smile on her face.
Going
The group moves to run down the hill.
Going
Everyone runs down the hill as there is a shimmer of sparkles.
Going on
The logo is shown in a burst of rainbow light.
Reality is always different than I thought it'd be
Demiyah is shown walking away from the Virtue Digidestined with Ken and their Digimon by their sides.
It's silly for me to ever think that it would end up perfectly
Demiyah rolls in her blankets only to fall out of bed. She pops up yawning.
There is a crystal clear spring
Her crystal glows brightly while feathers float around her.
Hiding within my heart
Orbs of white light float around Demiyah as images of the Arc are shown around her.
And I wouldn't dare to fill it with despair
Darkness seems to be covering the sky.
No matter how I feel
Demiyah holds her pink and silver Wayfinder to her heart as light glows.
I'll make sure just to fill it with happy things
Demiyah drops from the sky smiling as her friends free fall with her.
This feeling
Demiyah is shown in her school uniform walking to class.
This feeling
Demiyah sees Lance standing accross from her and blushes.
This new feeling is so far into me
Demiyah runs forward and shares a kiss with Lance.
I don't know how to feel
Lance returns her kiss and the two smile at each other after seperating.
It almost isn't even real
Demiyah looks down embarrassed. But Lance kisses her on the cheek.
And now my tears are falling
Demiyah cries tears of joy when she sees her friends and her surrogate siblings. All in their street clothes smiling happily.
From the birds
A white falcon and a pink crane fly above her head.
To the wind
The falcon and crane are joined in the air by a golden dragon.
Is there any way for me to begin
Demiyah is shown in front of a store looking in the window. Veemon standing next to her.
Soaring into the sky
Demiyah and her friends are seen riding on the backs of their digimon.
With no wings to fly
Demiyah jumps off of ExVeemon before landing in front of the shocked Virtue Digidestined.
I guess I'll walk my way into the sunrise
The sun rises as Demiyah turns away from the Digidestined and walks off.
I can do it right
Demiyah, Ken, Aqua, Terra, Ventus, and Vanitas are shown with their Digimon.
Going
Sora, Riku, and Kairi are show with their Digimon.
Going
Roxas, Namine, and Xion are shown with their Digimon.
Going
The Next Avengers are shown with their Digimon.
Going on
All of them are shown together in a group shot in front of the Castle of the Land of Departure.
Recap(Roxas): "Hi everyone, it's Roxas. Last time, it was school spirit week. We had fun up until Wicked Wednesday. Inoue attacked and revealed her true intentions to the Virtue Digidestineds. They also wanted Demiyah to forgive them and come back. Not likely at this point. She told them off. But something is telling me Kari is torn between what team she wants to be on."
Arc 1 Chapter 12: Family, Mysteries, and Light's Choice:
The next morning since it was Saturday, everyone in Demiyah's group met at the Oliver house including Izzy and Cubby. Jake realized he never asked what it meant. "Big sis, what does being a Guardian of a place mean?" Demiyah blinked. "I never told you guys?" Everyone shook their head no. Demiyah took a calming breath before saying, "To be chosen as a Guardian means the protector of the Star of Life, which is where the Lifestream flows from, sees you as a worthy person to watch over the magic of a certain realm or place. Each Guardian is given a magical key that allows them to stay in that world for as long as they like. Arianne is the protector of the Star of Life and in many cases is seen as the Angel who guides souls to their proper afterlife. When someone is chosen the Guardians of Childhood are informed of the newest Chosen. However there are two kinds of Guardians. Guardians of Magic and the Guardians of Childhood*. Peter is a very rare case. He almost did die and as such the Man In Moon or MiM as the Guardians of Childhood call him tapped him as the official Guardian* of children who die before they could live a full life. But Arianne giving him the Never Portal Key allowed him to return to life. Peter, by birth Pietro Rasputain the little brother to Piotr Rasputain's* aka Colossus' great great grandfather, was left for dead by the matron of Stormblazers Orphanage after the kind elderly matron who ran the place before her passed away. She had a habit of picking and choosing which children to keep, which to send to labor halls, which to send to other orphanages, and which to leave for dead. The matron Kialiska Schmidt* grandmother to the villain known as Red Skull also had a habit of beating the children left for dead. Pietro got lucky and he decided if adults wouldn't help him or other children, then he would make sure the kids he saved stayed in Never Land and never grow up. Each year the Guardians of Magic meet at Rainbow Castle. There we hold a yearly conference where we share the things we do over the year and discuss the problems our realm or world to Guard and protect face. Peter has usually shared his disgust for people who abuse their children. And usually hands over a list of children he helps. I normally share my news about the magic I encounter and the spells I've had to correct over the year. On New Years we gather after midnight and meet with each other to renew our pacts as Guardians. Normally once someone is chosen, they only make their pact once and done. But it puts all of the Guardians of Magic at ease." Pidge said, "Have there been issues with the Guardians of Childhood and the Guardians of Magic? And what exactly is the difference between the groups?"
Demiyah replied, "We normally don't have issues with the Guardians of Childhood. But the main difference is the Guardians of Childhood make sure kids believe in Magic. It's the Guardians of Magic's job to make sure that the Magic still exists to believe in. There are people who want to destroy magic. And who want to shroud the worlds in sadness. This is why the Council of Magic was formed and each world, realm, or place with magic is given a Guardian or a set of Guardians who protect the Heart of Magic* of the different worlds. The Heart of Magic in a world could be a place, a thing, or even a person. The problem is to find it. The Heart of Magic if a person is normally raised by a human family. Since the Heart of Magic traditionally would be a round crystal, the Guardian or Guardians are usually placed in a situation to where they are close to the avatar of the Heart. Take for example the Moon Kingdom. The Light of Hope is the power of the Royal Family. But the Starlight Crystal would be the Heart of Magic. To protect it, the Starlight Crystal was hidden within one of the Princesses on the day they were born. But no one knows who it is. So when the people of the Silver Millenium wer reborn on Earth, the Heart of the Moon Kingdom was also kept safe that way." Everyone stared in awe. Izzy said to Jake, "Did you give Demiyah what was in the satchel Peter gave you?" Jake facepalmed and replied, "I forgot*. I'll go get it."
Jake returned with the satchel and handed it to Demiyah. She opened it to reveal a compass like locket, a book resembling the Xenotome, and a letter. The letter read,
Dear Demiyah,
This is Peter writing to you. Jake has given this to you I hope. The book is called the Book of Mysteries. It's holds the riddles to the magical artifacts hidden by the ancestors of yourself and your friends a long time ago.* The locket is the Sky Compass. The item that enables you to find where the item is hidden once you figure out the riddle to where it was placed. A group of inter-galactic Black Market dealers calling themselves the Dark Shadows are after the artifacts too. It's important that you find them first. Also, please look out for Jake for me. I don't know why, but my heart is telling me he won't stay in Never Land forever*. From one Guardian of Magic* to another. See you next month for the yearly meeting,
Peter
Demiyah looked stunned as she opened the book. To which the first riddle appeared.
On the Isle where those of the Rainbow Flames gather, shall the Lady of Water and Princess of Miracles to the higest lookout be. The song of the Water's Great Guardian played by Miracles, shall awaken the Heart of the Sea.
Aqua asked confused, "What does that mean?" Demiyah blinked and re-read the line about the 'Water's Great Guardian' and promptly started banging her head on the wall. Lance asked, "What? You have an idea?" Demiyah pulled up Bulbapedia* as Terra said, "Not the time for your Pokemon obsession Demiyah." Demiyah read out loud the prophecy from the second movie.
"Disturb not the Harmony of Fire, Ice, or Lightning.
Lest these Titans wreak destruction upon the world in which they clash.
Though the Water's Great Guardian shall arise to quell the fighting.
Alone it's song will fail.
Thus the world shall turn to ash.
O, Chosen One, into thine hands
Bring together all three.
Their treasures combined,
Tame the beast of the Sea.
From trio of Islands,
Ancient spheres shall you take.
For between life and death,
O the diff'rence you'll make.
Climb to the shrine to right what is wrong.
And the world will be healed by the Guardian's song.*
Sound familiar to anyone? And not just because it's from one of my favorite movies either." Jake said, "The riddle! The 'Water's Great Guardian' was mentioned by title in riddle." Demiyah grinned, "Got it in one." Aqua stared, "So we have to find this Isle, then go to the tallest lookout, which is I think the cliffs towards the ocean, and play Lugia's song?" Demiyah shrugged and said, "Sounds like it to me."
The next day, Sunday, to Demiyah's surprise, Kari came over. Jake was sitting with the girls in Demiyah's room since it was agreed on when Demiyah went to the bathroom someone would be close to her when she was around the Virtue Digidestineds. Kari asked, "What's your new team like?" Demiyah replied, "Their my family and we look out for each other. We let each other have our moments of weakness and voice our doubts, fears, misgivings, and worries. Something the Virtue Digidestined never let me have." Kari said, "I was wondering something." Demiyah asked, "What?" The rest of her group of friends were in her room including the kids and Digimon. Kari replied, "Could I...join your new team?" Demiyah blinked in shock, "What for?" Kari looked down and said, "Everyone is ranting about how you should have forgiven them. Takenouchi started ranting and raving about how you 'spend all your time with freaks who should die' her words, not mine. I can't stand it anymore. it's giving me headaches and irritates the crap out of me! When you were team leader you encouraged us to try new things and give others a fair chance. I..I honestly miss that. I want to expand my horizons and do new things. It don't matter what my position is on the team. Just so long as I'm on it. Though I have to find a place to stay. Since Taichi and my parents gave me an ultimatium. If I join your team, then I have to find somewhere else to live and a different school." Keith stepped out of the room to call his parents. A few minutes later he said, "My family is willing to take you in Kari. Though you will have to help out with the chores around the house. And help my dad at his cafe for a few hours every weekend. They'll even arrange for you to attend S.G.A with us as well." Kari said greatful, "I'd be glad to abide by those rules. I still get royalties from Tk's books and Demiyah does too. So money isn't the problem. I can shell out some money for food bills since Gatomon is staying too."
That afternoon, Kari with help from the Paladins packed up her things and sent them ahead to Keith's house. Taichi said as Kari handed her key to him, "I am very disappointed in you Kari. You should know better." Kari picked up her duffle and walked out the front door.
On Monday, it was Kari's first day of school and she was nervous. Keith put his hand on her shoulder and said, "Don't worry. There's nothing to be afraid of." She smiled greatfully at her friend as she went to her classes.
After school the entire Gang, Kari included were led by Demiyah to a large building. Matt asked as they entered it, "Where are we?" Demiyah chuckled as she hit a switch, "Welcome to our new HQ. When I was confirmed as the heiress to the Sanada ninja clan and the daughter of Kasai and Natsumi Motomiya I inherited quite a bit of money. So I bought this place and had the Rangers renovate it into a proper base for our team. Missions and all." Pidge took a look at the computers and squealed. Allura was impressed and greatful that Demiyah even included launch pads and bays for the Lions. Kari was interested in the area for them to hang out in. She saw snack cupboards and fridges full of food of all sorts. Even alien food. At Hunk's questioning look Demiyah said, "Some of our missions may require us to be here a while. Best of all we have places to sleep, a medical bay, and security if anyone tries to break in." Keith asked, "Like what a canon in the wall?" Demiyah shrugged nonchalantly, "Among other things."
Tuesday, as Jake was in class, he remembered that today was the day he would get his test results back. But he also knew he was getting the magic off of him thanks to Madison Rocca*. He listened to Mr. Johnson talk about the moments the Wild West Rangers made a difference on in World History before the bell for lunch rang.
Meeting his friends in the cafeteria, Jake said, "So how's school been for everyone so far?" Demiyah ruffled his hair and said, "It's been fine little Captain." Kari said, "I'm amazed so much happened because of people with powers even if it was indirectly. I never knew the Super Soldier Serum was made because of the Wild West Rangers inspiring Dr. Erskin.*" James chuckled, "It's amazing how little people remember about a lot of things. Not many realize people with powers no matter the source can help people every single day."
After school Jake went with Tommy back to the house. He went to his room to wait for Dana and Madison to come over. Demiyah came in and gave him a big hug to comfort him. Jake smiled as he sat on Demiyah's lap listening to her sing.
Demiyah: She was staring out the window of that SUV
Complain' sayin' I can't wait to turn eighteen
She said, I'll make my own money
And I'll make my own rules
Mama put the car in park out there in front of the school
And she kissed her head
And said I was just like you
You're gonna miss this
You're gonna want this back
You're gonna wish these days
Hadn't gone by so fast
These are some good times
So take a good look around
You may not know it now
But you're gonna miss this
Before she knows it
She's a brand new bride
In her one bedroom apartment
And her daddy stops by
He tells her it's a nice place
She says, It'll do for now
Starts talking about babies
And buying a house
And daddy shakes his head
And says baby just slow down
You're gonna miss this
You're gonna want this back
You're gonna wish these days
Hadn't gone by so fast
These are some good times
So take a good look around
You may not know it now
But you're gonna miss this
Five years later there's a plumber
Working on the water heater
Dog's barking
Phone's ringing
One kid's crying
One kid's screaming
And she keeps apologizing
He says they don't bother me
I've got two babies of my own
One's thirty-six one's twenty-three
It's hard to believe
But you're gonna miss this
You're gonna want this back
You're gonna wish these day
Hadn't gone by so fast
These are some good times
So take a good look around
You may not know it now
But you're gonna miss this
You're gonna miss this
Yeah, you're gonna miss this
Jake didn't know why, but whenever Demiyah sang that song, he always felt so calm. It especially helped when he had a bad dream. He kept finding it far too easy to be here. Like he was already home. Demiyah and Jake heard Kim call for Demiyah. She set Jake down on his bed and kissed his cheek. "I'll be back soon little Captain." Jake smiled and said, "Okay."
Demiyah stepped into the front room and read over the test results. After getting magic taken off of her she asked in shock, "How in the worlds is this possible?! I would remember if this was true!" Jake heard her scream and was worried. He ran out the door beofre saying, "I'm going for a walk. I'll be back in little bit!"
Lance came over when he was called by Amaya to comfort a crying Demiyah. Connor, Keith, Pidge, Matt, Kari, and Ken showing up with him. Kari asked, "Demiyah, what's wrong?" Demiyah said, "Ursula the Sea Witch made me forget a fourth member of my family. He was born when I was seven." Ken asked, "Who was it?" Demiyah said with tears in her eyes, "Jake. Jake is my little brother. Mom gave birth to him when I was seven before I became Sailor Moon. Luna my former advisor told her to. Saying I didn't deserve happiness. She even altered all of my family pictures from that time frame to not show him and made it so the flash drives and dvd's of my home movies were locked in a box that we forgot where the key was. I remember now. And..oh Moon Spirits! Jake heard me scream, so he's probably upset about it. We have to find him! It's going to rain soon."
Kari, Matt, and Pidge made the call to the rest of the Gang. Telling them about how Jake ran off. Everyone splitting up to look for him.
Ending notes:
Jake being Demiyah's little brother: I did say it was a plot point. Her family wasn't the only one messed with which will come to light in Arc 2 and Arc 3.
The song Demiyah sang to Jake: It get's revealed in Arc 2 as to why it's special between them.
Kari defecting to Demiyah's team: Again important for the plot. Takenouchi was infected by Inoue's evil magic. I say Evil and not Dark because as Vanitas here shows Darkness is not always Evil and Light is not always Good.
The Guardians of Childhood: From Rise of the Guardians. I haven't watched it a while but I do love Jack Frost.
Yearly meeting: A way for the different Guardians to trade ideas to protect their worlds better.
Peter being related to Piotr: Something I knew would be a fun thing.
Red Skull's grandmother as Matron: If Red Skull was a bastard he had to get it from somewhere.
Prophecy from Pokemon the Movie 2000: Again this is one plot point I had to include. When I decided to create the Heart of the Sea, it was far too tempting.
Madison Rocca: Both Rocca sister's work in Odaibah. Madison has water and by proxy Sea magic. So she's removing the spell.
The Wild West Rangers inspiring Dr. Erskin: An idea of my own invention. He had to be inspired by someone.
Bulbapedia: This is a real thing. I found it while browsing on my phone.
The Ancestors hiding the Artifacts: This was to protect them since they were made by Guardian Magic.
Peter's feeling: Again because of Jake's newly discovered parantage.
Guardian of Magic: Term for theose who own the Portal Keys.
Heart of Magic: Like from the series W.I.T.C.H each world has a magical Heart.
Peter being the Guardian to children who die before their time: Like in Kaybugg1's fics. I recomend them highly on Fanfiction dot net and DeviantArt
Bond showing between Keith and Kari: As said, Demiyah's family wasn't the only one that was messed with. Make of this what you will.
Jake forgetting about the satchel: He's had several huge shake ups in so little time. Give him some credit after what he's been through.
Next Chapter Preview(Kari): "Hi everybody, it's Kari. Next time, Jake finds out the truth about his family and how he was taken from them. We also start the quest to find the items left behind by our ancestors. We also get a clue as to what DATS is. And we find out there are other DIgidestined teams in Japan. But they kept their adventures hidden! I can't wait to have these awesome adventures with a new team. But I feel like I'm closer to Keith and his family than I am to Taichi and my family. Even if it's only been a few days. Catch the next exciting chapter of Digimon Adventure 03: Magic, Mutation, and Beyond: Family Reunited, A Quest Begins, and Tamers Team up! See you there!"