Chapter 6:BlackWarGreymon & Battle

Back in the DigiWorld, Ash and Pikachu were ready to head back home and prepare for the Sinnoh Region. Their stay on Earth with the Digidestined may have had consequences that Ash didn't want to explore. His latest hook in his fishing pole of charm was Mimi who tagged him for his looks. Wondering if these girls were holding him or him holding the girls back out of some web of romance and intrigue, Ash opted to depart and return to the life he chose before the whole cavernous chaos. Pikachu had removed the collar offered by Gennai but since he was in the DigiWorld, he would still be able to talk like a human. "You sure you wanna leave Kari, Yolei and Mimi so soon?" he questioned his trainer's thoughts. Ash believed that the Digidestined would be able to finish the Digimon roundup from all over the world from Sydney to Paris to even his stop, New York.

"We're not really needed," he murmured. "I'm positive that the Davis and the other will have the Digimon back in this world in no time." Some of the Digimon, including the Cherrymon that Ash and the others whooped on, became happy that they're back home. "Keep in mind, Pikachu. We're not Digidestined. We're Pokémon and Trainer. We have no reason to prolong our stay and do business." Supposedly so, but Pikachu felt that he was backing off of something a little more dire.

"I get that but are you sure that's the only reason?" Ash blankly glared at his partner, wondering what he was meaning. "Kari, Yolei, Mimi... You feel like the bigger problem lies within you, yourself." The names Pikachu darted out seemed to be the love ordeal. "Ash, you're growing up. You have three Digidestined girls who have the heart for you. What you need to do is think about your future. Soon, you'll bore of these adventures. Sure there may be some trainers but you never had Misty or May go, 'Oh, Ash! Forgive me for not coming forward but I should let you know that my heart has yearned for you ever since I first met. I cannot bear this pain of guilt any longer bottled but I wanted you to know that...that I love you!' You get what I mean?" That was Pikachu acting, not admitting. While it did seem like Pikachu was advising him of what to expect, Ash still felt left in the dark about it.

"You're not suggesting the I should stay there and forget about Sinnoh or any of the other regions, are you?" To Pikachu, Ash wasn't getting the memo. All Ash could get his mind on was that next journey. That next journey gave Pikachu a moment to ad-lib Ash's remark.

"Actually, more of inviting her or them to join the new trip, seeing how it feels to find wild Pokémon, thwarting Team Rocket, battling other trainers...that's what I mean." Pikachu was hoping that since Ash learned about the Digidestined, he could teach them about being a Pokémon Trainer. That ain't a bad trade.

"Yeah, but who should we invite? Yolei or TK or probably Joe?" Pikachu chuckled a bit when someone landed in their path back. It was a dark robot-like creature with metal claws and pipes sticking out of it's chest. The head had a helmet with blond hair sticking out of the back. It looked almost human-like. It peered down at Ash and Pikachu. This couldn't bode well.

"You are not Digidestined and Digimon," he noticed. What was your first clue? "But I do sense a heart of justice and determination among you." Was that a good thing or a bad thing? Mr. Tall, Dark and Scary acted like he was on his side, yet that eerie feeling Pikachu had coursing through told him that caution was necessary.

"Why am I getting mixed feelings from you?" he warned. The metallic being swayed not.

"I am BlackWarGreymon, a Digimon that was created from many control spires." That could explain the uneasy feeling. "However, unlike the other 'Digimon' that were created, I possess my own conscience." Ash was intimidated. Never had he faced such a fearsome creature and with a conscience. "May I ask how you found the digital world without the trinkets the Digidestined carry?" Ash wasn't sure if telling him was a good idea. He was another of Arukenimon's callous creations. But he wasn't showing any aggression. Maybe being friendly with him could help out.

"Actually, it was a Digimon that burrowed a tunnel from Server to our world and nearby Pallet Town," he explained. BlackWarGreymon was interested.

"A Digimon burrowing a tunnel? Where can I find this Digimon?" That sounded like a tall order but Ash opted to significantly shorten it.

"LadyDevimon was destroyed. I had help with a couple of Digidestined to end her reign of terror." That name sounded troubling to BlackWarGreymon. But he realized that Ash may have been left with little to do.

"I was correct. I need to reach the world residing the Digidestined. Arukenimon and Mummymon have to be over there. I could use your help." He's a big Digimon who has powers beyond what Ash could conquer in decades. But if Ash was willing to keep peace among the worlds, he had to observe and act.

"Count us in." Pikachu wanted to head back to Pallet, brace for Sinnoh...not return and battle more Digimon. At least BlackWarGreymon was on their side for the moment.

"Hop on." Ash and Pikachu jumped onto BlackWarGreymon's back which he flew high. How high were they willing to go? Back in Odaiba, a white truck was idling by a park where plenty of kids were out for some winter fun. Inside were a shady pair. One was a man covered in blue with his eyes only exposed. The other was a ghost-white skinned woman in a red witch's cone hat, black arm gloves and sunglasses and a red gown with a spider web decoration. They noticed that some of the kids kept themselves isolated from the others.

"My, my," the woman sneered. "We found a few candidates for the Dark Spore treatment." Dark Spore?

"All we need is Ken to return home and we've got all the ingredients for a...uh..." the man fidgeted. "What are we doing with the Dark Spores?"

"Harvesting them, Lame Brain." And Ken was responsible for that? "We need to gather the former Digimon Emperor and remove the Dark Spore from his neck. Then, our client should be able to re-energize the Dark Spore and clone it. While we wait for Ken to return, we're to photograph children that could be in need of these seeds. A tedious task if you harp me." If Ken returned, he's fair game. Meanwhile, Ash and Pikachu, returning from the DigiWorld, and BlackWarGreymon viewed the two from a rooftop of a skyscraper not too far away.

"That's them?" Ash questioned. BlackWarGreymon peered over and saw the man hop out, his giant blue trench coat clouding his body while he wore a weird blue funnel hat. He also appeared to use a cane. An old man who has desires for little kids? Creepy.

"That's Mummymon," he confirmed. If the blue guy was Mummymon, that would mean the woman was Arukenimon. The two were Digimon? You wouldn't tell from the first impression. Their stroll to the park signaled Ash to think they're not here to play Santa Claus.

"That's weird. Why would they go after some children playing in the park? It doesn't make sense." From all Ash knew, they may have been there to kidnap the bunch.

"Maybe. If we act, those children will be easily frightened." Him, easily frightening.

"What we need to do primarily is lure the two from those kids. I'll get their attention." The two retreated from the ledge and formed a plan. Meantime, Arukenimon had her camera out to picture the kids for this slimy client of theirs. One lavender-haired girl seemed a bit hesitant about facing Arukenimon at first sight.

"Excuse me," she tried to reason. "Is it all right if I have you pose for a photo?" The girl wasn't sure about the offer. What could she be plotting?

"W-Why?" she stuttered in a bit of concern. Arukenimon thought up a way to ease her of anything she could unleash.

"Oh, don't be such a worry wart. I'm taking photographs of kids all around Odaiba to create a calendar. So, what do you say?" The girl eased a bit, yet still felt that something didn't fit.

"W-Will it hurt?" A picture shouldn't hurt. What could she be worried about?

"Getting a photograph? It's just a click and done." Quick and painless. However, Ash would be there to stop Arukenimon. First needed to be the attention.

"True, but do you have a permit for such the occasion?" he spoke out. Arukenimon and the girl turned to Ash and Pikachu. How did they get from that rooftop to the street that fast? BlackWarGreymon? Arukenimon scowled at the sight of Ash.

"It's you!" Did Arukenimon recognize Ash from a recent incident? "You and that rodent at the concert!" Yep.

"What, you expecting the Digidestined? They'll be a little bit." Yeah, they're taking care of a few places all over the world.

"So, are you implying that you're not a Digidestined? If so, what makes your business part of ours?" Not phased, Ash sneered Arukenimon down.

"Consider it an insurance check. That and I was brought back by someone you mended." To Arukenimon, it was bad news.

"Y-You don't mean BlackWarGreymon, do you?" Mummymon raced over to Arukenimon's side, ready to assist. Seeing the kids, Ash had to take priority in safety. He was no Digidestined, he had no Digidestined aid...it was him, Pikachu and BlackWarGreymon.

"Everyone, hide behind the wall. You'll be safe." Panicked, the kids did what Ash advised them, ducking behind a tall concrete wall. That's when the fun began.

"You should know not to interfere with Digimon business," Mummymon scolded before he discarded his coat...and revealing something creepy. Much like the name, Mummymon was a mummy...except for the bandanna, jean shorts and an assault rifle he had. Was he really a mummy or a commando? Pikachu was really awed by Mummymon's new look.

("Whoa, that's creepy but cool,") he weighed opinions.

"You may know my name but that's a fraction of what I'm capable of doing. I'm an Ultimate Undead Digimon back from the grave with a vengance. My Snake Bandage will wrap you up and Necrophobia will make sure you won't see me anymore." Ash was a bit hindered by Mummymon's new look, but impressed at the same time.

"I'll admit, you may be a bad guy but that look is awesome," he complimented. "I might want to have that as my Halloween costume next year." Can't argue with Ash's approval.

"You think so? Nice to see some positive outcomes to this." Arukenimon sighed at the notion. This wasn't the place to make good on enemies.

"You don't realize what position you're in," she scorned. "Allow me to punish you even more when I transform." She shed her robe and turned to a red horned spider with a human top. She still had her white hair though. Ash and Pikachu were not too pleased with this one. "You've walked into my spider web by returning to Japan and soon will become my meal. I'm an Ultimate Demon Spider Digimon with a hideous Acid Mist attack along with my Spider Thread with will ensnare my lunch in no time." Two Ultimale Digimon and all Ash had was Pikachu. Talk about the worst case scenario.

"You ready, Pikachu?" Ash asked. Pikachu nodded and braced for what was to come.

("Just don't forget about that aura you have,") Pikachu pointed out. Reminded, Ash closed his eyes and focused, concentrating on a power within him. Soon enough, a blue light began to emit from the body. This had to be the aura that Pikachu was talking about. Mummymon rose his rifle, ready to bash Ash. Somehow, all had forgotten about how Ash entered this realm.

"Black Tornado!" shouted BlackWarGreymon. That's when a rushing swirl zipped into and smashed into Mummymon. The blast propelled Mummymon and knocked his rifle from him to Ash who willfully aimed it back at his attacker. Not so fast.

"Spider Thread!" Arukenimon shouted before spitting out a webbing string and snagging it around the rifle which she yanked and returned to Mummymon.

"What do you say two Pidgeys with one Thunderbolt, Pikachu?" Ash suggested. Of course. With the rifle in the Spider Thread and Mummymon holding it, Pikachu could hit them both. Let's hope that the thread is conductible.

("Here goes!") Pikachu wished as he leaped into the sky. ("Thunderbolt!") ZAP! Pikachu hit the thread in between the two...but shredded the thread instead of catching the two in a voltage storm. That was a setback. Neither Digimon was injured.

"Nice try, little boy," Arukenimon sneered. "Acid Mist!" She spat out a thick green substance from her mouth at Ash but was blocked by BlackWarGreymon who swatted the gunk away with its metal claw. "Are you sure you wanna protect someone like him? He doesn't belong in this world, nor the DigiWorld for that matter. All you're protecting is some kid from another world." BlackWarGreymon wasn't intimidated.

"Perhaps, but at least he fights with a purpose," BlackWarGreymon differed. "Despite the truth of him not considered a Digidestined, he can fight Digimon like the rest." Ash felt the aura peak inside and chose to race in. Mummymon recovered and trained the rifle...but chose his arm first. Why?

"Snake Bandage!" he shouted as some of his wraps were slung at Ash. Ash saw the wraps and dove to the side, right into a snowbank. He's okay. Ash used the snowbank to regain his footing but took a clump of snow. Seeing that he could use a snowball to his advantage, he focused his aura onto the ball.

"Hey, Mummymon!" he called out. "Snowball fight!" Man, talk about childish... Ash pitched the snowball in which Mummymon was simply going to swat away...only he was unaware of the aura infused. KABOOM! Mummymon went flying right toward the truck. He landed half a foot in front. Ash chuckled at that unique move. "Now that's what I call a little kick." What was so little about it? Arukenimon and BlackWarGreymon were shocked at what just occurred. How could a little snowball provide such a big blast?

"What was that?" she shivered. No, not because of the cold. As Mummymon was getting onto his feet, a black sedan rolled up. The fighting halted. Suddenly, out came a pale raven-haired man in a purple trench coat. His disfigured grin set off alarms in Ash and BlackWarGreymon. "Y-Yukio! What are you-"

"I was wondering what was keeping you from bringing the kids," he murmured. He saw Ash and BlackWarGreymon and realized that these two were hindering their progress. "So, you must be BlackWarGreymon, Arukenimon's puppet of 100 control spires." The growling of BlackWarGreymon seemed to indicate that this guy was not here to make peace. Ash knew it from how loudly he growled.

"This guy's bad news?" he wondered.

"Something about this human isn't settling with me," BlackWarGreymon motioned. "But what?" Yukio approached the two. Ash was on guard.

"Oh, come now," Yukio grinned. "This is the first meeting with you and you wanna start a fight? Where are your manners?" Don't blame them if they see you as suspicious. "All I'm doing is bringing these kids back to their parents so that they can be safe of any raucous activity and hypothermia that may set in." With two Ultimate hostiles?

"What makes you think I can just give you the kids?" Ash demanded an answer. Pikachu was ready to back him up.

"Well, I had a friend in the police department. I know that these kids should be taken care of." A friend with the police? He rested his hand on Ash's head. Seemingly nothing wrong. "Besides, I've worked with parents of the Digidestined too. Is that enough to convince that I'm a good guy?" Maybe, but you still look creepy.

"I-I guess it makes sense."

"Good." Yukio turned to BlackWarGreymon once more and stuck out a hand. Suddenly, something shot out and blasted BlackWarGreymon back yards from the area. Ash was tricked. Before he could act, however, Yukio had another blast and sent Ash into a wall, viciously hard. Ash felt his head bang into the wall, knocking him out. He fell onto his stomach unconscious. BlackWarGreymon was reeling from the strike. Now what? "Gather the kids. I'll start the hypnosis at HQ."

"Right!" Arukenimon and Mummymon acknowledged before going to the other side of the wall and rounding up the kids. The children were screaming for help but Ash couldn't come back around. Pikachu tried to shake him but it was no use. The kids were herded into the truck before peeling out, leaving Ash to writhe in pain and failure. Someone come and get him before he freezes. Well, Ash woke up in someone's apartment slowly and in pain. He clasped his head, still feeling the jolt of being propelled into the side of the building.

"Oh, you're up," an older female acknowledged. Ash opened an eye to see to see an older blond female. "You don't seem at 100%. You did take a nasty blow to the head." That would explain the bandaged head. "Oh, before you ask how I know you, Ash, I did find this gadget in your pocket." She knew Ash? None of the Digidestined tipped her off. She pulled out a red hand-held device with a flip cover. One press of the button flipped the cover and revealed a screen. That screen lit up and showed a picture of Ash with his red cap on.

"I am Dexter, a Pokédex programmed by Professor Birch and Professor Oak for trainer Ash Ketchum from Pallet Town," it computed with a male voice. "My function is to provide Ash with information on Pokémon. Should I be lost or stolen, I cannot be replaced." A self describing hand-held device...nifty.

"When I realized what it was and who you were, I scanned your cute little mouse or Pikachu for that matter to help understand." Okay, but how did she know that Ash was hurt?

"How...did I wind up...here?" he groaned a question. Yeah, how did that happen?

"Oh, that? Well, it just so happens that I was returning from some last-minute holiday shopping when I thought I saw Oikawa driving away. I wanted to speak with him but he drove off before I had a chance and that's when I saw you. It was fortunate that it was near by here." Talk about luck. That's when Ash remembered about the kids at the park.

"What about the other kids?" The woman seemed baffled. More kids?

"I didn't see any kids other than you. I do hope that TK returns soon." Ash was getting more worried. The kids had to be in trouble, being held captive by Arukenimon and Mummymon. He tried to get up but was restrained. "Whoa, Ash. Don't move so much!" The woman was worried about Ash's safety. Ash struggled as Pikachu made it into the scene, having the collar back on.

"You're hurt!" he squeaked in fear. "Take it easy!" Hearing how concerned Pikachu was made Ash settle. While Ash wanted to control right and wrong, his own health was a priority on Pikachu's and the woman's behalf.

"Guess I'll wait for the rest," he surrendered. He hated to sit out for a while, even if it was for his own health. The Digidestined were scattered all over the world, leaving Odaiba roughly undefended. All Ash could do was wait for the inevitable. However, an idea erupted in his head. "I'll need his gloves." Gloves? What could be so special about a pair of gloves? Was he thinking about a pair back in the Pokémon World...or could it be the head injury speaking?

TO BE CONTINUED... (Thank you all for not only your patience but support while my family and I had to deal with the loss of James of Gales. I've finished one of his stories on his request. If anyone would like to take any of his other stories, it would be greatly appreciated.)