Chapter 7

HLJ Part 3: The truth of the statues

Takato

Takato stared at the statues and wondered what had happened to Davis that turned to stone. He looked at the ExVeemon chief.

"Where can I meet Azulongmon?"

"In Zhuqiaomon's castle."

"But it was destroyed when Willis battled Henry."

"Not entirely. Azulongmon is in hiding from the evil digimons from the north, west and east. The DigiWorld has become very unstable after three Sovereigns died."

"How did they die? Who killed them?"

"The evil digimons the digidestineds had previously defeated have returned. Devimon, the Dark Masters to name a few."

"That is correct."

"Azulongmon…."

Azulongmon appeared from the sky and Takato noticed his digicores left only four.

"How are you, Takato?"

"Fine and I have a question."

"Regarding on the status of the DigiWorld?"

"No…about why Davis and Veemon are stone statues."

"You noticed?"

Takato nodded and Azulongmon sighed.

"Alright I'll tell you."

Azulongmon's long speech

At the time when the purification was complete and Davis was very weak.

I knew Davis was going to die but need to recuperate for a long time to heal so I made it seemed Davis is dying to convince Tai and all of you. Then I teleported Davis and Veemon to my palace. They were in really bad shape and all their energy were sapped away. Davis asked why I did not leave him to die. I was shocked that the boy really wanted to die and not wanting to live. I told him he can recover but there were drastic consequences. Davis face lighted up and the word recover and I was not sure to carry out my plan as Baihumon and Enbowumon have to sacrifice their lives but they were okay with that so we petrified Davis and Veemon to make him heal faster. It cost my companions' their lives. Davis can only communicate telepathically with me, the one who can cure him and the dark Tamers. You obviously know that Henry rejoined you well because of Davis's persuasion. Kari had been having dreams of Davis giving her instructions to his location and still communicates with her even though she went to Apocalymon. I told Davis that if he was cured, all memories of the digidestineds and tamers will be erased. It was the sacrifice for a faster recovery. Davis told me it was all right and told me it would easier for him to save the DigiWorld without knowing you guys as he would worry all the time. Well that's it.

Takato was almost crying hearing the last part of the story. He wondered why Davis was so selfless. The guy will sacrifice anything for the safety of the DigiWorld. Davis was given a special power and so was he. Takato looked at the palm of both of his hands and sighed. The Digital Hazard sign on his hands was the source of his immense power. Davis received the Crest and Digi-Egg of Miracles to counter the darkness. Davis nearly died and made a painful choice to stay alive. Takato wondered if he could do the same thing but did not want to think about it. He did not want to forget his friends, parents, Alice and Rika. He loved them too much to lose them. Then his hazard signs glowed . Azulongmon looked alarmed and knew what will happen.

"Stop feeling sad Takato! It will trigger another dark evolution of Guilmon."

But it was no use. Takato was too sad after learning about the truth of Davis.

"Arggggggh!!!!"

Then Guilmon arrived but something was different about him. Instead of being red, his skin was black and he looked more menacing. Takato too had changed. He looked more serious and sour. He did not smile and show a blank expression on his face.

"Takato….."

"Azulongmon the others are sick caused by a silver rock."

"I understand. You want the crestrocks, don't you?"

"You have some don't you? Give it to me, now."

"Why the order Takato?"

"JUST GIVE ME!!!!"

Azulongmon was startled by Takato's sudden outburst. He told a DemiVeemon to get some crestrocks. Takato took the crestrocks and put in the bag ExVeemon provided him with. Azulongmon looked thoughtfully at the boy.

"You know the crestrock at Apocalymon's castle is a fake?"

"Yes."

"How?Why you go there in the first place?"

"Beats me. Guilmon we're going."

Azulongmon watched as Takato exited the village with BlackGuilmon.

"Something dark has been awaken and its more powerful than KageMagnamon."

Days left before die from sickness: 4

End of chapter

End of the Hazard's Lone Journey

Chapter 8

The Dark Knight

Tai encounters Jeri in the forest and was saved by a knight in dark armour. Who is he? Meanwhile, Rika seeks out the heroes and found something oddly familiar.

Coming soon! Maybe by next week!

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