Author's notes: After my account was deleted accidentally, I rewrote some parts of Dark Wing. There is another version, Dark Wing Type 2, that I'm writing that follows the anime more accurately. But for now, I'll focus on finishing the original Dark Wing since I want to wait and see what happens in the Japanese Tamer series. I'll upload the other chapters once I've finished double-checking them. The last few chapters should be up in a week or so, if I can find my back-up files. Thanks for your patience.

Author's notes: After some consideration, I've decided to use the Japanese levels, since I'm already using the Japanese names, cards and attacks anyway. Therefore:

Digimon Levels:

Child : Rookie
Adult : Champion
Perfect : Ultimate
Ultimate: Mega


Digimon Tamers: Dark Wing

SHOWDOWN! TO DANCE WITH THE DEVIL!

Disclaimer: Digimon Tamers and related elements are registered trademarks of Toei, Bandai and their respective owners and are used without permission.


Devimon stalked through the forest, his blazing red eyes seeking out his foe. "Come out, Angemon!" he called. "Face me!" His claws raked the trees, making them wither at his touch. "I'll destroy this forest if I have too! Let us settle our dispute!"

"Devimon!" Angemon's voice called. The Dark Digimon wheeled around and blasted the direction of the voice with a stream of dark energy. The voice continued, undaunted. "Your evil has gone unchallenged long enough! I will call on all the power I have to defeat you!"

"Empty talk, Angemon!" Devimon retorted. "Come out and face me! I don't need the Black Gears to deal with you!" When Angemon didn't reply, Devimon marched towards the source of his voice.


An explosion ripped through the forest, uprooting trees and sending birds and other animals fleeing. Through the settling dust, Devimon walked calmly through the devestation. He found himself in a clearing. "Odd..." he muttered to himself. "Angemon's voice came from this direction..." He looked around. "And yet I do not sense his holy energy..."

"Here I am, Devimon!" Devimon snapped to attention, his hands glowing purple with energy. Spreading his wings, the black-clad Adult took to the air, landing in at the centre of the clearing, his red eyes scanning the area. A clicking sound caught his attention and he whirled around.

Lee stood behind him, holding a tape recorder in his hand. Devimon's eyes widened in surprise. "What?!" his eyes widened in realisation. "A trap?!"

"Now!" yelled Lee, holding his D-Ark high. "Card Slash! Super Evolution Plug-In S!"

"Terriermon, evolve!" The small floppy-eared Digimon twirled in mid-air, dissolving into data which reformatted into a much larger humanoid form, wearing what looked like a pair of blue jeans. Two gun-like weapons appeared and fixed themselves to the end of his arms. Reaching out with one gun-arm, the evolving Digimon grasped a bandolier using the claw-like appendage at the end of the gun. Flipping it, he let the bandolier encircle his body, the buckle snapping shut as he landed on the ground and announced his name. "Galgomon!"

"Renamon!" Ruki cried. "Card Slash! Super Evolution Plug-In S!"

The beautiful fox leapt into the air. "Renamon, evolve!" Her 'skin' peeled off, revealing a wire-frame figure underneath, which fell to all fours and became more lupine. Her tail split into nine as data covered her, encasing her in an egg of energy. Finally, the evolved Digimon burst out of the egg, an ying-yang symbol visible on her forehead and a striped red-and-white bell rope draped around her neck, tied in a bow and two bells at the ends. "Kyuubimon!"

"Card Slash!" Takato called, sliding his evolution card through his D-Arc.

"Guilmon, evolve!" The red dragon Digimon began growing, a pair of horns sprouting out of his head. The digital hazard symbol on his chest vanished, instead appearing on each shoulder. Spikes grew out of his forearms, just below his elbows. The two claws on his feet now became three, and a mane of greyish fur became visible on the back of his head. Finally, beads appeared and wrapped themselves around his arms and thighs. "Growmon!" he roared, breathing fire.


"So," Devimon observed. "You can evolve, eh?" He crouched into a fighting stance. "I said I didn't need my Black Gears to deal with you...and now I'll prove it!" His eyes blazed with anger as they came to rest on Lee.

The blue-black haired boy glared back at Devimon. "Everyone! We have to stop Devimon here and now!"

"Right!" The others cheered.

The Digimon charged Devimon, who smiled evilly, displaying his fangs. "DIE!" he screamed, the air now thick with the stench of evil. Energy crackled in the air, gathering in his hands. "DEATH...CLAW!!!" He raked the air with his hand. A huge purple hand made of pure energy materialised and swatted the Digimon, sending them flying in all directions. "RAZOR WING!" Devimon leapt into the air, sending bolts of energy raining down on the Tamers and the Digimon.

Leomon rolled to dodge the attack and leapt towards Devimon, roaring "Fist of the Beast King!" Devimon blocked the attack with one of his wings, and countered with a bone-crunching punch. However, as Leomon fell, he threw his sword at the enraged Digimon, who roared with pain as the sword stabbed him in his arm. Now vivid with rage and hatred, he pulled the sword out, only to be assaulted with a hail of bullets.


Galgomon had taken aim while Devimon was distracted by Leomon. "Gattling Arm!" Raising both his machine gun arms, he hit Devimon with all the firepower he could muster. Initially caught by surprise, the Dark Messenger folded his wings before him, using them to protect him. He fell, but instead of slamming into the ground he sank into the shadows and vanished. "Wha?" The rabbit-like Digimon looked around, his weapons ready.

"DEATH CLAW!" Devimon exploded out of Galgomon's shadow, his claws cruelly ripping the other Digimon's flesh. Galgomon screamed in pain and collapsed, while Devimon turned on Lopmon.

"Galgomon!" Lee yelled, running toward his friend.

Devimon noticed and focused on the boy. "Meddling insect!" he raged. "You die first!"

"JEN!" Ruki yelled. "Watch out!"

"Aah!" Lee leapt out of Devimon's reach, but the evil Digimon blasted the boy with a wave of dark energy.

As he fell, Shuichon screamed. "Onii-chan!"

Devimon raised his hand to finish Lee while he was stunned. "I commend you on your plan to lure me here, boy. Alas, it was all for naught."

Then suddenly a small dark form leapt out of the trees. "Night of Fire!" cried Impmon. The fireball he threw hit Devimon's face, surprising the Adult. Angrily, Devimon lashed out with his wings, hitting Impmon and making the Child howl in pain.

"Hahahahahaha!" Devimon laughed as he looked down on Lee's prone form. "Where were we? Ah yes...DIE!"

"Not if we can help it!" snarled Ruki. "Kyuubimon!"

"Fox Flame Dragon!" A nine-headed dragon made of flame appeared behind Kyuubimon and slammed into Devimon, flinging him towards Growmon.

The huge Demon Dragon Digimon raised a massive claw. "Plasma Blade!" Growmon swiped at Devimon, smashing him face-first into the ground. Before the Dark Digimon could get up, Growmon yelled out "Exhaust Flame!" and blasted Devimon with white-hot flames.

"Aaarghh!" yelled the Dark Messenger as he disappeared into the sea of flame.

"We did it!" Takato cheered. "We...huh?!"


"You...think this will stop me?" Devimon struggled to his feet and took a tortured step towards the Tamers. "I...will not fall...so...easily!" He extended his arm. "DEATH CLAW!" His arm suddenly increased in length as his claws thrust at the Tamers. Takato leapt aside, pulling Juri with him as the Dark Digimon's arm barely missed them. Behind them, Ruki and Lee rolled aside while Shuichon ducked, Devimon's claws passing harmlessly overhead. As he retracted his arm, Devimon noticed something. "Hmmm? That's..."


"Growmon! Galgomon! Kyuubimon! Good luck, Culu!" Culumon said, watching the battle. His ears spread as he cheered on his friends, the symbol on his head glowing.


"!!!" Devimon suddenly froze and turned to stare in Culumon's direction. "...What?" he muttered to himself. " I sense power within that creature...but what kind?" His eyes narrowed. "Better to take no chances." He crouched then kicked out, launching himself high into the air.

"Huh?" Takato gasped as Devimon suddenly dived towards the forest. "What's he up to?" he wondered aloud as the Dark Digimon disappeared into the trees. Seconds later...

"CULU!!!!!" The Tamers glanced at each other.

"CULUMON!" they yelled as they ran towards the source of the cry.


"CULU!" Devimon's hand wrapped around Culumon, squeezing the small Digimon painfully. Devimon himself was not far away, using his extending arm to pin Culumon down.

"I don't know what you are...but if I am right, you will prove to be a dangerous threat if left unchecked. Prepare for deletion!" Devimon snarled, spreading his wings and flying towards the now-helpless Digimon. He landed on the branch Culumon was perched and slammed him into the tree trunk, drawing a pitiful wail of pain from the smaller Digimon. Devimon raised his arm, which was blazing with purple energy. "Now...you...die!"

On the ground, Takato was livid with anger. "Let..."

Lee, now on his feet, glared at the Dark Digimon. "...him..."

Ruki clenched her fist, her heart burning with anger at Devimon's treatment of Culumon. "...go!"


As one, Kyuubimon, Galgomon and Growmon launched an attack on Devimon, trying to save Culumon. Devimon saw them coming and raised his charged arm, blasting the approaching Digimon. "Not...so...fast!" he laughed.
A roar caused him to look over his shoulder. Leomon tackled him, knocking both of them off the branch.

"Lopmon!" the Adult yelled. "Save Culumon!" Lopmon and Impmon managed to catch Culumon and quickly brought him to the Tamers. Meanwhile, Leomon positioned himself so Devimon suffered the impact. While Devimon was down, the Beast Man Digimon brought his hands down on the evil Digimon, cracking the gem imbedded in the virus' forehead. Snarling like a wild animal, Devimon delivered a super-charged punch to Leomon's chest, smashing him into a tree. As he rose to follow up his advantage, Growmon kicked him, throwing him into the air.


"Takato!" Lee said, clutching the other boy's shoulder. "Time for a boost!"

"Right!" Takato agreed, holding up his D-Ark. Lee looked over his shoulder. "Ruki, you with us?" The red-head nodded. "Alright!" Lee held up his D-Arc. "Let's do it!"

Takato drew a card. "Card Slash! Aero Wing!" A pair of leathery wings appeared on Growmon's back, and he glowed with increased power.

"Card Slash!" yelled Lee. "Spiked Club!" A club with nails in it appeared in Galgomon's hands.

"Card Slash! Seed of Swiftness!" Kyuubimon began speeding up, her flames beginning to glow brighter.

"All at once!" yelled Lee. "NOW!"

"Demon Fireball!" Kyuubimon's nine flame-tipped tails launched a barrage of fire balls.

"Dum Dum Upper!" Galgomon charged forward, wielding the Spiked Club.

"Plasma Blade!" Growmon dashed forward, his claws glowing.

"Aaargh!" snarled Devimon as the fireballs hit. Seconds later, Galgomon's attack connected, sending him flying into the trees. Finally, Growmon's claws slashed him, making gashes appear on the Fallen Angel Digimon's chest. Devimon blasted them away with another wave of darkness, but it was obvious he was finished. He spread his wings, and raised his arms to the sky. "I am...surprised," he hissed. "I should not have...underestimated you..." He pulled himself up to his full height. "However...I...will not fall alone!" With a final maniacal laugh, Devimon charged forwards, his hands blazing with energy. Leomon leapt in front of the Tamers and met Devimon halfway.

"Fist of The Beast King!" The blow sent Devimon crashing to the ground, skidding against the concrete before coming to a stop a few feet away. The Fallen Angel dragged himself to his feet and, to the Tamers' surprise, began to laugh once more.

"Once more, Children bring about my defeat..." he said, beginning to dissolve as he glowed with a purple light. "However...despite your efforts...darkness...will still rule...over...all! You can...never be free of...beings...like...me!" His shoulders shook as he vanished. "Hahahahahahahaa....!" The evil laugh echoed through the park, frightening off birds and animals. Seconds later, Devimon was gone.


"We..." Takato whispered. "We did it!" He cheered and took Ruki's hands and began twirling her around in a victory dance. "We beat Devimon!"

A voice interupted him. "Takato!" Lee mock scolded. "Isn't one girl enough?" Takato realised he was holding Ruki's hands and quickly let go, blushing slightly. Lee smirked until he saw the expression on Juri's face. 'Uh-oh', he thought. 'Time to run'. "Oi, Terriermon, you okay?"

Terriermon hopped up to Lee, perching himself on his partner's head. "I'm okay, Jen! Moumantai!"

"Good, I'm glad." Lee turned to Culumon, who was being held in Ruki's arms. "You okay, Culumon?"

Culumon nodded, smiling brightly at the Tamers and their Digimon. "Yup! I'm okay, culu! Thank you, everyone!"

Smiling, Lee turned to Shuichon. "Come on, Shuichon, Lopmon, let's go home."

"Right, Onii-chan!" The two siblings began walking away from the scene of the battle.

Lee smiled, looking over his shoulder. "Ja ne, everyone!"

Ruki turned to leave as well. "We should be getting home too. Let's go, Renamon. See you." Without another word, the girl and her Digimon partner turned and left.

Impmon hopped up into the trees. "Well, I'm outta here!"

"Impmon," Leomon called. The purple Digimon turned around, his red bandana fluttering in the wind.

"Yeah?"

Leomon's eyes met Impmon's. "Thank you for your help."

The smaller Digimon smirked. "I owed you!" He turned to leave. "Be seein' ya!" With that, he leapt into the foliage and vanished.

Leomon looked thoughtfully after him. "Impmon...I knew there was good in him..."

Meanwhile, Juri was looking at Takato with a strange look on her face. The goggle-head noticed. "What's wrong, Katou-san?"

She jolted up, her cheeks becoming pink. "Uh...nothing, Takato-kun." She smiled and raised her puppet.

"Hey, we'd better go!" the puppet 'said'. "I heard police sirens just now!"

"You're right," Takato agreed, blinking in surprise when he realised he was addressing the puppet. "uh...Katou-san."

"Leomon," Juri said to the Beast Man Digimon. "Will you be alright?"

"Yes, Juri," he replied. "I'll take Guilmon and Culumon back to the hideaway. I'll see you later."

"Thanks, Leomon," Takato said. "Guilmon, be good okay? I'll bring some bread tomorrow!"

The small virus Digimon cheered happily. "Okay, Takato!" Waving, the friends parted company.


A few minutes away from the park entrance, a police officer stopped them. "Hey!" he called. "Did you see a man dressed like a devil in the forest?"

"No, sir," Takato replied. "There's no devil in the forest." 'Anymore' he added in his mind.

"Huh," the officer said. "He must've gone somewhere else then..." He dismissed the pre-teens with a wave of his hand.

The two of them walked part of the way, since Takato's house was along Juri's route. "So, Takato-kun," the brown-haired girl said. "Ruki-chan's pretty, huh?"

Takato raised an eyebrow at the strange question. "She's okay, I guess," he replied thoughtfully. "I mean, she's a lot nicer than before..."

Juri sighed. "Do you like her?" Takato blushed.

"Uh..." he stammered. "I think she likes Jen..."

"Really?" Juri asked, her face visibly brightening. "Oh, that's great!"

"Why?" Takato asked the now skipping girl.

"Uh...no reason!" Juri replied as she began walking normally again. A slight shade of pink touched her cheeks, but Takato thought it was probably the light.

"Okay, here's my house," Takato said. "Uh...do you want to come in? My parents wouldn't mind..."

Juri smiled. "Maybe another time, Takato-kun. I'd better get home before my parents get worried."

"Oh." Takato grinned. "Then I'll see you tomorrow, okay, Katou-san?"

"Okay, Takato-kun! Ja ne!"

"Ja ne!"



Meanwhile, at a deserted building near the fringes of Shunjuku...

In the main hall, once a meeting room where business was discussed, something was happening. Gone were the tables and chairs, instead the only thing inside was a huge coffin decorated with a blood-red symbol which vaguely resembled a bat. It began glowing with purple light and suddenly the cover shot off, the sound echoing through the empty building. Slowly, an arm reached out...



Ja ne: A simple, casual farewell between friends.

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