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Chapter Nine
The Blooming of the Rose
While the new Digidestined tried to get themselves back together, the originals had travelled into the vast plains of Mount Panorama.
"So, you reckon that Ghoulmon did something?" Matt asked Izzy.
"I think so. Consider. You, Sora, TK and Kari were all fine, you have one small fight, and you sleep with other people. Myotismon and the Dark Masters showed how easy it is to hurt us when we're apart, as did Devimon. When we were apart, we were nearly destroyed. I suspect that he did it to try and get us all on our own."
Mimi nodded in understanding.
"But he didn't bank on the crests coming back did he?" she asked.
"I don't think so. You and Sora said SkullMammothmon was frightened to see the Ultimates, and even more so to see Biyomon warp digivolve. Devitamamon was also shocked when Tentomon digivolved to HerculesKabuterimon. That is what makes me think that Ghoulmon and the Covenant know they are only safe so long as we cant go to Mega. Unfortunately for him, Agumon, Gabumon, Biyomon, Tentomon, Patamon and Gatomon can now all warp digivolve, which gives us enough Megas to challenge them seriously."
Tai frowned.
"You reckon we need to split them up like they tried to do with us?"
"I'd say that's our best bet. Agumon and Gabumon are used to being Megas, but the others aren't yet. If we train them up, we can challenge them all at the same time, and maybe change our fortunes in this war."
Gabumon nodded in agreement.
"A sound plan. Problem is, how do we know if we are ready?"
"We hope someone digivolves to Ultimate at the last minute, and then helps the Megas wipe out the bad guy." Joe quirked, referring to the death of Piedmon.
Motimon made a rude noise.
"We will still need allies. As we know from when we fought him all those years ago, Phantomon always had a massive army of Bakemon. Ghoulmon will too."
"And HiAndromon will probably have an army of Mekanorimon and Guardmon. And the others will probably have large armies too." Yokomon agreed.
"They'll all have armies. But by the looks of things, the Covenant has been here for a while. Which raises the question: who fought them before we got here?" Agumon asked.
They were suddenly distracted by a large banging, and they darted into a shadowy crevice on the rock face. A massive squad of Mekanorimon then marched past, with a Vademon at the lead.
"What's that about?" Sora asked worriedly.
"We'll take a look." Motimon said.
"Yokomon digivolve to…Biyomon!"
"Motimon digivolve to…Tentomon!"
The two Digimon fluttered up to the top of the mountain, and then came zooming back down.
"It's a massive army! Native Forest is gone, and it's a massive staging ground! Mekanorimon, Guardmon, Bakemon, Tyrannomon, Monochromon, and all sorts. There's thousands of troops!" Biyomon squealed.
"And it looks like they're gearing up for a big battle too." Tentomon added worriedly.
Matt looked at Tai.
"You reckon they're going after the ones who fought against them before we got here?"
"Probably. Can we attack it?" Tai asked them.
Biyomon shook her head.
"I don't think we could, even if we had all the others. There's loads of them."
Tai frowned.
"We'll have to go around."
Agumon shook his head.
"That'll take us through Freezeland, and too close to Factory Town, which is definitely where HiAndromon is meant to be. We could be stuck here, unless we fly away."
Sora moaned.
"Look."
A squad of Mekanorimon and Guardmon were marching back, with the Vademon in the lead.
"They're around here somewhere. I'm sure of it. Find them and destroy them." the Vademon ordered.
"Sir, what happens if they see the staging area?" A Mekanorimon asked.
"They will most likely run to Beetle Land and prepare the Resistance for war, and the Lords will be displeased. Now move out!"
A Mekanorimon suddenly turned to their crevice.
"Twin Beam!"
The energy beam crashed into the spot where Joe's head had been a second before.
"Whoa!"
The Vademon smiled.
"Kill them!" he ordered.
"Megas?" Izzy asked as the enemy group armed themselves.
"Too big and risky. Ultimates guys."
"Agumon digivolve to…Greymon!"
"Gabumon digivolve to… Garurumon!"
"Biyomon digivolve to…Birdramon!"
"Tentomon digivolve to…Kabuterimon!"
"Palmon digivolve to…Togemon!"
"Gomamon digivolve to…Ikkakumon!"
"Greymon digivolve to…MetalGreymon"
"Garurumon digivolve to…WereGarurumon!"
"Birdramon digivolve to…Garudamon!"
"Kabuterimon digivolve to…MegaKabuterimon!"
"Togemon digivolve to…Lillymon!"
"Ikkakumon digivolve to…Zudomon!"
"Giga Blaster!"
"Wolf Claw!"
"Wing Blade!"
"Horn Buster!"
"Flower Cannon!"
"Vulcan's Hammer!"
The attacks destroyed the Guardmon before they fried, and then Lillymon used her Flower Wreath to tie up all the Mekanorimon.
"Giga Blaster!" MetalGreymon roared.
The two missiles obliterated the Mekanorimon, leaving only the Vademon.
"Not good!"
"Vulcan's Hammer!"
Zudomon crashed his weapon down onto the head of Vademon, and as he was destroyed, Zudomon looked around happily.
"That was fun!"
"Oh really?"
An entire squad of five Vademon were glaring down at them, their lasers ready.
"We're in trouble." Sora moaned as the kids backed behind the Digimon.
They raised their lasers to fire, and the kids winced.
"Howling Crusher!"
The Vademon were caught by surprise as two of them vanished.
"Hearts Attack!"
"Aerial Attack!"
"Solar Ray!"
The rest were destroyed, as SaberLeomon, Monzaemon, Unimon and Centarumon landed beside them.
"Leomon!" Tai cried in delight.
"Hello kids. We cant remain here. Ebemon is in charge of the staging area today, and he'll know that his deputies have been wiped out. We need to move out. Get to Beetle Land while there is still time." Leomon urged.
"It's good to see you all though." Centarumon said, waving at Izzy and Mimi.
"They're right, we need to go." Agumon said as he reverted back.
Gabumon followed, but before the others could, Ebemon shot into view above them.
"Digidestined and Resistance. Excellent!"
"Oh, not good." Gabumon moaned.
"Leomon digivolve to…SaberLeomon!"
"Guys? Can you…?" Tai began.
"Naturally." Agumon answered, a little miffed.
"Agumon warp digivolve to…WarGreymon!"
"Gabumon warp digivolve to…MetalGarurumon!"
Can you pair just go to Mega?" Sora asked anxiously.
"I think so." Garudamon answered, flying upward.
"Garudamon digivolve to…Phoenixmon!"
"MegaKabuterimon digivolve to…HerculesKabuterimon!"
"Make for the coast! We'll follow!" SaberLeomon ordered.
With the Champions leading the way, the kids ran away from the plains.
"Terra Force!"
"Metal Wolf Claw!"
"Starlight Explosion!"
"Mega Electro Shocker!"
"Howling Crusher!"
Ebemon cackled as he avoided the blasts, and aimed his blaster at the escaping others.
"Brain Rupture!"
A beam of light fired out, straight into Monzaemon, who crumpled to the floor.
"Run!" SaberLeomon roared, and the Megas dashed to their fallen comrade, as the ones up ahead turned to face the attacking alien Digimon.
Monzaemon staggered up.
"Run!" he urged as Ebemon bore down on them, the Megas dashing towards them.
There was suddenly a massive roar as hundreds of Mekanorimon used their rockets to fly into the air, and swoop down at the Digidestined and their allies.
"We're doomed!" Joe cried.
"Perhaps. But we can make a good accounting of ourselves before the end!" Centarumon shouted.
"Where is Whamon?" Unimon demanded.
"Fire! Destroy them all!" Ebemon ordered evilly.
"Oh dear." WarGreymon said sadly.
"Twin Beam!" the force of Mekanorimon boomed.
"Brain Rupture!"
The attacks shot towards them, and they knew their number was up.
"No! We cant die! We need to save the world!" Mimi yelled in panic.
Her chest suddenly blazed with green light that created a shield around them
"So, it is true." Centarumon said happily.
"Thank goodness." Unimon sighed in relief.
"Mimi, I feel funny!" Lillymon shouted.
Ebemon, who was watching the massive green shield darken all around it, moaned.
"Oh no."
"Lillymon digivolve to…Rosemon!"
Rosemon was twice the size of Lillymon, was dressed in red, and had a crown of red petals on her head.
"She digivolved!" Mimi exclaimed.
Rosemon smiled at her.
"Your sincerity brought me to life Mimi. Now, let me save your life."
Rosemon: A Mega level Fairy Digimon. Her Roses Rapier will stab through anything, while her Forbidden Temptation unleashes the power of nature on an opponent. However, her Thorn Whip is also a fabulous weapon in an emergency.
Ebemon glared at her as she flew up to meet him.
"You think one more Mega will save you? I command an army!"
Rosemon smiled mysteriously.
Phoenixmon, MetalGarurumon and HerculesKabuterimon then heard her voice in their heads:
Pick up the others and run!
"I do actually."
The Mekanorimon were hovering, awaiting orders.
"Kill her!"
"Twin Beam!"
The army of robots fired, but it was too late.
"Terra Force!"
"Metal Wolf Claw!"
As the attacks stopped the barrage, Rosemon glared at Ebemon.
"Forbidden Temptation!" Rosemon cried.
Her flower on her head glowed a bright, luminous red, and then the flower bloomed suddenly, and a massive red energy ball lanced out, crashing into Ebemon and knocking him away into the distance, while many of the Mekanorimon disintegrated.
Ebemon then flew right at them, but Rosemon was ready.
"Thorn Whip!"
She cracked the whip in her hand at Ebemon, who boomed with laughter.
"Insolent fool!"
She just smiled, and then Ebemon realised his mistake. The thorn wrapped around him, and he sighed in futility.
"Damn." he whispered.
Wrapped in the whip, he could do nothing as the others decimated his troops, and he was whipped around Rosemon's head, round in round like a lasso.
"We'll be seeing you later." Rosemon gloated.
With that, she released her whip and let him fly off into the distance, screaming as he went.
They all rushed to the shore, where the Megas lifted the others and fled from the main island, bound for the Resistance base on Beetle Island.
Mimi smiled at Rosemon as she carried her partner away from danger.
"You're wonderful Rosemon."
Rosemon smiled.
"You haven't seen anything yet Mimi." she promised.
The Covenant is preparing to destroy the Resistance, and we have a new Mega for our side.
Who will digivolve next? What will happen at Beetle Land? Will the gang be reunited?
I'd like to get to the attack before I go away, but I'm also going to try and do other stories (he says for about the hundreth time), so until then please read and review!
