Posted on: December 29, 2009

Fc: Long time, no update. Shush I know. It took FOREVER to get this chapter right. (I'm still not happy about the end but as I've said before, they can't all be awesome) So yes, many versions and trial and errors (mostly errors) later, We finally have this chapter... (PLEASE DON'T SHOOT!)

Oh I tried a new story telling technique, Like it? Hate it? Let me know so I can stop or continue to use it!


Chapter 14
Prince of the Sun, Apollomon

So Danny and Sam's spirits are the same warriors from my dreams… But what does that mean? Does it even mean anything?

Takuya sighed as he beckoned the new spirit holders to follow him. The sun had risen several hours ago and the three of them determined it was best to keep moving towards the last temple. It was their best plan to find the others as well as retrieve the last spirit. Danny eyed the goggleheaded leader apprehensively; something was bothering the boy, but Danny didn't have the slightest clue as to what. He turned and shot Sam a concerned look. She shrugged, also unsure how to approach Takuya about his problem.

"So…" Sam began trying to break up the uneasy silence with conversation, "The Temple of the Sun, that's where we'll find your spirit, right?"

The brunette nodded, "Yes. I can hardly wait to get it back."

"It must be driving you crazy not being able to help out," she replied softly,

He snorted, "You have no idea. It's my job to be the leader- to protect them others… It's frustrating not being able to do anything but stand on the sidelines."

"I know how you feel." Danny remarked quietly, "It's hard to sit on the side lines and do nothing to help others."

Takuya smiled, at least they were getting along now. He glanced up at the sun, now directly overhead. Great, there goes our heading…

No sooner had the sour thought crossed the boy's mind did the begin ground shake. Sounds of metal scrapping the ground and attacks being fired echoed through the air. Bright orange flames shot into the sky like New Year's fireworks. Takuya glanced at the new spirit wielders, they nodded to him to lead the way. "Let's go!"

The trio sprinted through the trees towards the fighting. Takuya had a bad feeling about the fighting they were nearing. Something seemed off, he couldn't place it but something was definitely making him uneasy. Of course he only realized what it was once they came to the edge of the trees.

Takuya gasped in shock, eyes wide with fear. He involuntarily stepped back seeing the pair of Digimon attacking a smaller, flaming cat Digimon. "It can't be-" He whispered.


The Armor Digimon roared and staggered back from her assailants. Lynxmon eyed them warily as she tried to muster up the strength to fight them. "Thermal Mane!" A huge amount of heat erupted from within the Digimon's core as she made a last ditch effort to protect the temple. The air around her turned white hot as her fiery body flared with the heat.

"Your nasty temper will be your demise," The larger of the two already huge Digimon said.

The slimmer, sleeker partner to the huge one flexed her fingers in anticipation. "May I finish this beautiful pest already?" she asked, raring for the kill that would ensue should the answer be yes.

"Patience, her time will come." He chided, "Now, Where are the children?" he asked, picking up Lynxmon by the scruff of her neck, letting her flail helplessly in his grasp.

She grunted at him, and spat in the white warrior Digimon's face. "I'll never tell you!" Her attacker snarled in frustration as he spread his navy colored wings.

"Then you shall perish! Crusadermon! She is of no further use to us! Dispose of her!" He said throwing Lynxmon to the ground. Lynxmon's data ring appeared around her body.

The pink warrior snickered smugly, "Here kitty, kitty." She approached the fallen guardian, fists clenched ready to absorb the guardian's data.

"Dragon Laser!" A bright violet beam of energy shot from the trees, slamming into Crusadermon. She hit the ground, dazed by the attack.

Dynasmon, the white warrior Digimon, turned towards the trees. "What was that?" he snarled angrily.

"Life Spear!" A spear, glowing white with energy shot from the trees, impaling Dynasmon's shoulder.

He roared in rage and held out his palms towards the trees that get his assailants cover. "DNA Disintegrator!" A red beam and a blue beam shot from either hand, destroyer the trees before him. He smirked with satisfaction.

"Ya know, you really should be kind to Mother Nature!" A voice young male voice taunted. Dynasmon turned in a fury and spotted a warrior clad in black and white. He reached for the warrior, with every intent on crushing him.

The white haired warrior dove out of the way and summoned bright green energy to his hands. "Spirit Force!" He launched the energy at the towering knight, forcing Dynasmon to stumble back.

Meanwhile, Crusadermon had gotten back to her feet, and was about to help her companion. She was stopped by another warrior, this time a female with jet black hair and light blue armor. Crusadermon scoffed, not feeling threatened by the small warrior before her.

The dark haired warrior held her spear at the ready. Crusadermon growled and leapt to attack "Spiral Masquerade!" She lunged at the young warrior, but she had dodged out of the way before Crusadermon even got close. "Impossible!" Crusadermon hesitated, looking for her opponent and was struck in the back by the black haired warrior.

"Not so." She said softly, smirking. She leapt away, joining the male warrior.

Crusadermon looked to Dynasmon for some kind of explanation. "Who are you, you meddlesome brats?!" Dynasmon roared, ready to rip the two limb from limb.

"I don't know Anzenmon, Should we tell them? They didn't ask very nicely." The black warrior said snidely.

The female laughed, "I agree Ryumon. Let's teach them some manners first!" They lunged at the Royal Knights suddenly Fists and Spear ablaze with energy.


"It can't be-" He whispered.

Danny tilted his head to the side in a questioning manner, "What's wrong Takuya?"

"Them," Takuya stated pointing at the tall knight Digimon, "The Royal Knights. They gave us a run for our money more times than one last time we were here. They're extremely powerful…"

"We can take them!" Danny said, eager to spirit evolve.

Takuya gaped at the boy, "Are you insane! You'll be killed!"

Danny snorted, "I'm half dead as it is."

"What he's trying to say is, let us help. We can hold off the knights while you get to the temple." Sam said in a calming tone.

The brunette snorted, "It's the holding off part I'm afraid of…" he saw they weren't going to let him hold his ground on this and he caved. "Fine, but promise me you'll be careful!"

Lynxmon roared in pain as she tried to attack again. "There's not much time." Danny commented, watching Lynxmon struggle to defend herself and her post.

"Go, Watch each other's back okay?" Takuya asked, not believing he was letting the newest members of the team go solo on a suicidal mission like this.

They nodded and took out their D-Tectors. Danny and Sam evolved into the Warriors of Life and Death, Anzenmon and Ryumon. Takuya immediately moved away from the pair, closer to the golden-red Temple and Lynxmon.

"Dragon Laser!" Danny had attacked Crusadermon, which was the opening Takuya needed. He sprinted to Lynxmon's side with every intention of helping the dying Guardian. She looked up at the brunette as he knelt by her side, completely unaffected by the high temperature of her flaming body.

"Please- Are you one of the chosen?" she rasped. Takuya nodded quickly. "There isn't much time left for me. Please- Spirit of Flame needs to be woken. There's no time for your challenge, I already know you are the one to enter the temple." She weakly lifted a paw and waved it towards the golden doors, "Hurry- They must not get another Spirit…" Lynxmon exhaled as her data ring burst into pieces and her body grew dark and faded away.

Takuya stood, clenched his fists and sprinted for the doors. He glanced back at Ryumon and Anzenmon and saw they were holding their own against the Royal Knights, which was as much a surprise as a relief to see. The gogglehead took the steps leading to the entrance two at a time as the golden doors began to open the instant his foot hit the first step.

He glanced back once again, checking to see that Ryumon and Anzenmon were still keeping the Royal Knights busy. Takuya inhaled deeply, trying to calm himself as he entered the temple. He had to be fast, Danny and Sam could need his help at any time.

It didn't help that it became pitch black the instant the doors shut behind Takuya. He was completely blind in the darkness. Takuya growled to himself and took a step forward, stumbling down a small set of steps. The brunette picked himself up gingerly, frustrated even more with the temple's darkness.

"Young Warrior of Flame," A deep male voice boomed through the hall. Takuya saw what appeared to be a floating ball of orange energy coming towards him.

However, as the orb drew nearer, it began to reveal the shape of a male warrior, clad in red, orange, white, black and gold armor. He had the appearance of a lion, his hands and feet resembling paws. His face also looked that of a lion, fringed in a thick golden-yellow mane of hair that looked like Agunimon's, but a lot longer. The Digimon's dark blue eyes sparkled brightly, despite being in a dark abyss and ghostly. The orange orb hung suspended above his head, framed by a black Solar Cross.

"Who are you?" Takuya asked, knowing this Digimon was not a threat to him.

The god Digimon smiled, "I am Apollomon, Digital God of the Sun and the keeper of a dear friend's Spirit. I wish our meeting were not so rushed, but it seems matters in the Digital World have grown to a critical point. Come, you must retrieve the Spirit of Flame and assist your friends." He gestured for Takuya to follow him to the chamber where the spirit slept.

Takuya followed Apollomon without question. The God of the Sun lead the boy down a long hallway and through a secret passage concealed in the shadows. He stopped before an archway that led into the Spirit Chamber. "You know what to do. The Spirit of Flame is in the strong hands of a leader."

The brunette nodded as he entered the chamber alone. At first he thought it was a trick, not seeing Agunimon's armor right away. All he saw was an ornate carving of a sunrise- or sunset for that matter on the wall across from him.

"What do I do…?" He turned to the God Digimon but Apollomon had vanished. He stared at the wall, trying to make sense of the image before him. Then he saw several symbols embossed on the sun's rays that stretched out. At the very top, in the center, was the symbol of Flame. Takuya reached up, running his fingers over it. The symbol slide inwards and the center of the sun began to tremble. It slid into the floor, revealing a small alcove behind the sun image. In the alcove, sitting on a simple reddish-brown plinth was Agunimon's armor. Takuya felt his breath catch in his throat as he held out his D-Tector.

The Spirit was absorbed into the scanner and the device finally whirred to life, the symbol of Flame glowing on the screen brightly.

He turned to leave the room and stopped. Two more ghostly figures had appeared before him. One was a long, sleek looking black and green dragon and the other a blue and white tiger. They eyed him for barely a moment before vanishing. "Somehow, I know I'll see those two again…" Takuya said to no one, thinking out loud.

He shook off what he just saw, and held out his D-Tector. This was it. His time to finally spirit evolve. A single band of blue data appeared around his hand, spinning like mad. "EXECUTE! Spirit Evolution!" he shouted as the data ring hit the scanner on Takuya's D-Tector.

Familiar fiery energy surged through his body as the Digivolution took place. His body became physically stronger and more mature as the red and gold armor formed into place around his chest, arms and legs. His hair became wild in length and vibrant blonde.

He opened his eyes, blue and fierce. "Agunimon!" He cried out proudly, as he darted out of the temple to join Ryumon and Anzenmon.

He shielded his eyes the instant he was out of the temple from the bright light and swift lighting change. He growled, lighting his fists on fire. Ryumon looked to be cornered by Dynasmon and Anzenmon had her hands full dodging Crusadermon.

Agunimon raced at the nearest Royal Knight, Crusadermon, fists ablaze. "Pyro Punch!" He threw the flames at Crusadermon, hitting her square in the back where Anzenmon had injured her earlier with her spear. Crusadermon cried out in pain, and staggered. Dynasmon looked up, distracted.

"Spirit Force!" Ryumon summoned more brilliant green energy and hurled it at Dynasmon while his guard was down. Dynasmon roared in rage, returning his focus on Ryumon.

"Shadow Meteor!"

"Howling Laser!"

"Hurricane Wave!"

"Lightning Blitz!"

"Blizzard Blaster!"

A barrage of attacks showered Dynasmon in a fury of blazing energy and color. The draconic knight stumbled backwards, gritting his teeth. The other five warriors had finally appeared and were ready to fight. Dynasmon realized that the children had grown stronger in their absence. He spread his wings and scooped his fallen companion into his arms. "This isn't over! You're spirits will be ours!" he declared before taking off into the sky.

"Should we go after him?" Anzenmon asked, her eyes watching the spot from which Dynasmon had flown away.

Agunimon shook his head. "We'll fight again- but not now." He stated calmly.

Lobomon, Löwemon, and the other Warriors had come up beside the Warriors of Life, Death and Flame. "So these are the Spirits…" Lobomon said softly, eyeing Ryumon and Anzenmon.

"The Spirit of Life- Anzenmon," Agunimon said as he gestured to the dark haired warrior, "and the Spirit of Death- Ryumon" he gestured to the wild eyed, white haired warrior.

Kumamon, and Kazemon nodded in approval, smiling. Beetlemon stepped closer to the group. "So where do we go from here?" he asked.

"We go to Seraphimon," Löwemon said calmly, "And we get an explanation."


Fc: -falls over- YAY, HUMAN SPIRTS, CHECK! -checks off the last one on that list- Now onto the next list of things to tackle! -is a longer, more detailed list- ugh... Self torture...

Meh, Tomorrow, I still have some vacation left and I'm going to use it to play Spirit Tracks, Spore Hero and go see Sherlock Holmes and Avatar...