Adventure 05: The Triad of Evil

by lordtrayus

When Kari begins to have strange dreams again, it is plain that the Dark Ocean is returning. However, is this a new threat, or does is stem from Kari's own love troubles? A new enemy is rising, and the Digidestined will need a lot more help to survive now

5. Chapter 5

Disclaimer: I do not own Digimon

Chapter Five

Dark's Downfall

The army of the Triad advanced as one. The Triad itself hung in front of the control spire, grinning maliciously.

The air was full of Vilemon, Peckmon and Brimpmon, and masses of Scubamon were heading toward the beach.

"I believe this time we are well and truly up the creek." Agumon concluded as he saw the oncoming horde.

"We have seven Rookies, one In-Training, two Ultimates, and six available Champions. Yes, we're finished." Tai said, as they entire team started to take steps backward.

"Your time has come Digidestined!" LadyDevimon crowed from ahead.

The air was covered in Brimpmon's massive blimp shaped Digimon, while the rest of the force came at them.

"We need to destroy the control spire!" Nefertimon said.

"Yes, but how!? We cant get through an army." Pegasusmon countered.

"You can if we fight." Hawkmon said stoutly.

"No! You'll be killed!" Yolei protested.

"And if we don't do it, they'll kill us all! Yolei, sometimes a war requires sacrifice!" Hawkmon said.

"There has to be another way!" Sora cried, as the army reached the shore and the Brimpmon bore down on them.

"Even if you get through that army, you'll still have to face the Triad! you don't stand any chance!" TK said.

Veemon nodded sadly.

"True. We've had it this time. We cant get through that army to enable us all to digivolve. Even if Nefertimon and Pegasusmon get through, the Triad will flatten them. Not good odds." he said in a depressed tone.

They all looked at each other. It seemed inconceivable that they would lose after all this time. Had they survived such threats as Myotismon, the Dark Masters and the Covenant to be destroyed by a gang of Ultimates with delusions of grandeur?

"This is all my fault." Kari said in despair.

TK held her close to him.

"No. It's no one's fault. We were lured into their trap, and now we're going to suffer the consequences." he said.

Tai looked at them all, aware that the Brimpmon were now in position to bomb them into oblivion and the others were nearly right in front of them.

"I'm not going to pretend to make this decision for any of us. What do you all want to do?" he asked helplessly.

Matt looked at Sora, and she nodded.

"We don't know how, but we'll go out fighting." he declared, to her nods.

"Izzy?"

"Tentomon and I think we should do our best." he said.

Mimi and Joe held hands, and nodded, too worried to speak.

TK and Kari's looks told him all he needed to know.

"Davis?"

"You think I'm going down without a fight?" he asked.

Ken grinned and nodded to his friend's comments.

Yolei came up beside him and nodded too, leaving only Cody and Rana undecided.

"We're with you." Rana said boldly, with Pagumon nodding his body.

"And so am I." Cody said, with Armadillomon grinning fiercely.

Tai nodded.

"One final stand then."

They all steeled themselves, while Davis whispered to Veemon, who grinned slightly.

"Digi Armour energise!"

"Armadillomon armour digivolve to…Digmon, the Drill of Knowledge!"

"Hawkmon armour digivolve to…Halsemon, the Wings of Love!"

"Golden Armour energise!"

"Veemon golden armour digivolve to…Magnamon!"

"Cool." Rana said despite herself as she saw the glowing Digimon.

The Triad's laughter could be heard in the distance, as they were all surrounded by their vicious army.

"We'll hold off this bunch for as long as we can. Good luck." Agumon said.

"You are fools to stand against us Digidestined! You cannot triumph! You are all going to die!" Parrotmon crowed in triumph.

The kids and the remaining Digimon stood together, for one last stand. Their race was run, and it was over. They may as well go out with a bang.

"Yolei…" Ken began.

She shook her head.

"No." she said quietly, and he turned to look at the surrounding masses.

"I love you." TK said.

"I know. And I'm sorry we never spent more time together." Kari moaned.

They squeezed hands and prepared for the end.

"Die well." Wizardmon said.

"It is time to bring an end to the Digidestined! Finish them!" LadyDevimon shrieked in joy.

The surrounding masses attacked, and their end had come.

"Golden Noose!"

Pegasusmon and Nefertimon streaked up the street, flinging Scubamon, Vilemon and Peckmon into the air.

"Tempest Wing!" Halsemon roared, flying up to tackle the Brimpmon.

"Gold Rush!" Digmon shouted, his attack blasting another rank off their feet.

"Magna Blast!"

The massive energy ball incinerated a load of troops, and the rest surged forward.

"Pepper Breath!"

"Blue Blaster!"

"Spiral Twister!"

"Super Shocker!"

"Poison Ivy!"

"Marching Fishes!"

"Sticky Net!"

"Bubble Blow!"

"Thunder Spell!"

"Spider Thread!"

"Snake Bandage!"

The attacks knocked the ones closest to the group off their feet, but they were replaced a second later by many more. The kids then raised their digivices and a beam emitted from each one, knocking more off their feet, while Halsemon up above crippled many Brimpmon, and the other two blasted away at the enemy ranks. Up ahead, Nefertimon and Pegasusmon flew over the ocean, flitting many more Scubamon up as they struggled to reach the Triad and their control spire. The Triad grinned maliciously.

"Static Destroyer!"

"Poison Wave!"

The two had no chance of avoiding the attack, and were slammed with such force that they reverted back to Patamon and Gatomon.

"Evil Wing!"

The attack hit Magnamon, and he crashed down to earth as Veemon, defeated.

"Nightmare Shocker!" a horde of Vilemon yelled, and Digmon was brought down to Armadillomon.

"Zeppelin Explosion!" the Brimpmon called as one, and Halsemon was Hawkmon before he hit the ground.

"This is the end then. Been nice knowing you all." Tai said, glaring at the enemy.

"I'm sorry Yolei." Hawkmon moaned.

"It's not your fault." she said, hugging him.

"Nice to know ya buddy." Armadillomon said weakly.

"You too pal." Cody said, clapping his friend's shell.

"Here we go then Davis. Finito at last." Veemon said.

"Well, at least I don't have to play on Saturday now." he said brightly.

Despite themselves, the Digidestined smirked a little.

"You have been worthy opponents Digidestined. But now, you are at end. Meet your doom! Kill them!" WaruSeadramon yelled., and the three Triad members fired their strongest attacks, and the rest of the army fired too.

TK turned to Kari.

"I love you." he said sadly.

"And I will always love you, no matter where we are." she said, and kissed him.

They kissed, and a yellow light emitted from TK, and a pink one from Kari. They joined together to form a multicoloured light that surrounded the entire team. The attacks bounced off, destroying many in the closest ranks.

"What the hell?" Tai demanded in confusion.

Wizardmon saw what was happening, and hung his head.

"So it is confirmed…at last." he said mysteriously.

"Kari! I feel strange!" Gatomon said excitedly.

"So do I!" Patamon added.

The Triad looked at the scene in shock.

"What's happening?" Parrotmon demanded.

"I don't know, but whatever it is, it cant be good." LadyDevimon said cynically.

The light expanded, defending the team.

"Did we do that?" Kari asked weakly.

"Yeah."

"Patamon!" Agumon cried.

His little friend was glowing a bright white, and TK's Digivice suddenly erupted into action.

"Patamon mega digivolve to…Dominimon!"

Dominimon was like Seraphimon, but had less armour and was closer to MagnaAngemon in appearance.

"What!? How!?" Ken demanded in surprise.

Dominimon: The Guardian of Hope in the Digital World. His weapon is Excalibur, but is a Mega level Digimon, and his Final Excalibur attack will put an end to all those who threaten his charge.

"He digivolved again?" TK asked in awe, as yellow dust fell from his partner, and a yellow light bathed them all.

"Oh oh." Parrotmon said meekly.

"Gatomon!" Biyomon said.

"Her too!?" Palmon asked in surprise.

Gatomon was also glowing a white light, and Kari's digivice also ignited.

"Gatomon mega digivolve to…Ophanimon!"

Ophanimon was a large woman, clad in armour much like Seraphimon's, but a more greenish blue. She wielded a large lance in one hand and a shield in the other.

Ophanimon: The Mega level Guardian of Light for the Digital World. Wielding the Javelin of Eden, she is a force to be reckoned with and can conjure Sefirot crystals to harm her enemies.

Pink light bathed them all, and the two flew upward into the air.

"How did they digivolve with the spire!? It's not possible!" WaruSeadramon thundered.

"Oh crap." LadyDevimon said resignedly.

The two Digimon growled faintly, then turned to the others.

"You two's love for one another unlocked the power for us to mega digivolve." Dominimon said.

"Now, cover you eyes, and let us turn the tide." Ophanimon said with a smile.

"Nah, it'll always come up the shore, no matter what we do." Dominimon reasoned.

Ophanimon groaned.

"I see your sense of humour hasn't improved." she moaned as they flew upwards.

"Holy Purge!" they cried.

A white ripple fired out from their bodies as they held hands, and travelled through the air.

"Duck!" Parrotmon screeched.

"Where?" WaruSeadramon asked, before LadyDevimon pushed his head down.

The light smashed into the spire, and it was gone a second later. Along with that, the darkness that made up the Dark Ocean was burned away in the blazing ripple of light, and as more light streamed from their bodies, the darkness and greyness of the realm receded. Colour streamed into the world and the evil that inhabited the land was forced away. Sunlight emerged from the skies and the world was suddenly like any other.

"Now that was impressive." Davis said with a whistle.

"Hmm. Should we be worried that the Dark Ocean is no longer dark?" WaruSeadramon asked.

"Most likely. And to top it all of, the rest of them can all digivolve." LadyDevimon sighed.

"Oh bollards." Parrotmon moaned.

The light receded, and the Digimon leapt.

"Agumon warp digivolve to…WarGreymon!"

"Gabumon warp digivolve to…MetalGarurumon!"

"Biyomon warp digivolve to…Phoenixmon!"

"Tentomon warp digivolve to…HerculesKabuterimon!"

"Palmon warp digivolve to…Rosemon!"

"Gomamon warp digivolve to…Plesiomon!"

"Veemon warp digivolve to…DinoVeemon!"

"Wormmon warp digivolve to…Mantismon!"

"Hawkmon warp digivolve to…Valkyrimon!"

"Armadillomon warp digivolve to…Vikemon!"

"Pagumon digivolve to…Tsukimon!"

"Tsukimon digivolve to…Devidramon!"

"Devidramon digivolve to…Megadramon!"

The Megas shot into the air, and the army started to run for it.

"Terra force!"

"Metal Wolf Claw!"

"Starlight Explosion!"

"Mega Electro Shocker!"

"Forbidden Temptation!"

"Sorrow Blue!"

"Extinction Attack!"

"Yellow Fever flame!"

"Laser Javelin!"

"Artic Blizzard!"

"Dark Side Attack!"

"Thunder Spell!"

"Snake Bandage!"

"Spider Thread!"

Under the combined assault of many severely ticked off Digimon, the Triad's army didn't stand a chance. Megadramon's attack blew apart entire ranks at a time, as did many others as they vented their vexation on the army that had nearly destroyed them. The army was fleeing towards the sea, but they would not get there.

The Digimon all reared up into the air, and fired a massive, combined attack. It slammed into the front ranks and decimated much of the remaining army. The survivors all then scattered and fled in panic.

"The Triad's escaping!" Ken cried, pointing.

"No they aren't." Ophanimon promised, and she, Dominimon and Megadramon hurtled after them while the others remained to deal with the last of the enemy.

"Finish them, and end the threat of this place once and for all!" Wizardmon urged.

Parrotmon flapped his wings, determined to escape. The Triad was finished. Their army was effectively finished, and the Digidestined had escaped their well-deserved fate once again. He would get them one day. For now however, he and his allies had to report failure to their master. He flapped his wings again, and was suddenly knocked spiralling out of control as Megadramon slammed into him.

"It's over Parrotmon." he snarled.

"You think so do you? We shall see about that! Static Destroyer!"

Megadramon flew over the attack and slammed his tail into his opponent. Parrotmon flew backwards, then shot up and crashed into Megadramon's chest. The gigantic lizard tumbled over in the air, and Parrotmon moved.

"Sonic Destroyer!"

The attack hit him full in the chest, and Megadramon fell, smoking from the chest, to the pure blue waters below.

"Megadramon!" Rana hollered from the shore.

"It is over. Goodbye Digidestined! Until next time!" he called.

"There wont be a next time." a voice behind him promised.

Parrotmon turned in fright, and saw Megadramon grinning maliciously. He had faked his defeat, and Parrotmon knew that he had lost.

"Dark Side Attack!" he yelled, putting his two hands together to form one single cannon once again.

The massive missile fired, and Parrotmon squeaked in terror. The missile shot towards the evil Digimon, who gave one last caw of fury, before the missile hit him.

The supernova explosion followed, with the energy spreading in all directions, lighting up the entire area. The Digidestined on the shore 'oohed' as if at a fireworks display. The beams of the explosion hit the ocean and massive waves came flying up.

"The tide is high and I'm holding on." Dominimon sang, to a piteous groan from Ophanimon.

The purple light cleared, and Megadramon flew in the air, looking very pleased with himself. And Parrotmon, one third of the Triad, was destroyed.

WaruSeadramon wove through the sea. Their plan had collapsed, their army was routed and the Triad was finished. What's more, the Digidestined had unlocked two other Digivolution forms, much to their great dismay. He tore faster through the water, determined to escape before someone deigned t use his backside as target practice. He was nearly far enough away from the shore to submerge when eh crashed headlong into a shining wall that had just appeared. He reeled back, cursing, and jetted to the right. Another wall appeared, and he turned to the left, and was stopped there too. Roaring in fury, he turned to see Dominimon floating above him. He growled at the angel.

"WaruSeadramon, your Triad has caused nothing but suffering for the Digidestined and it is time for it to come to an end. How do you plead to your crimes?" he challenged.

"Crimes? The only crime I committed was not killing you all before now! Let us end this! Poison Wave!"

Dominimon flew over the attack, and tensed, as WaruSeadramon leapt out of the water, his massive fangs clasping around his arm. Dominimon shouted in pain, and threw him off, sending the serpent crashing back into the sea.

"Your evil has gotten out of control and must be brought to an end!" Dominimon declared, igniting his sword from his wrist.

"Just try it! Dark Ice Blast!"

Black ice poured form his mouth, but Dominimon was a step ahead of him, cutting the attack away with his sword, before dive-bombing his opponent. WaruSeadramon wove out of the way and slammed his horn into Dominimon, and the Digimon went flying into the water.

"Dark Ice Blast!"

Triumph emanated from WaruSeadramon as black ice encased Dominimon. WaruSeadrmaon grinned and turned away, ready to head out to sea and escape.

"Soul Banish!"

White light flashed out from Dominimon, and the ice shattered, and Dominimon raised his weapon.

"Why don't you people ever die!?" WaruSeadramon snarled.

"Repent, or die." Dominimon warned.

"No, you will die! Poison Wave!"

The attack hurtled at Dominimon, who growled, and flew over the attack.

"You were warned."

He shot at his enemy, and shouldered the creature into the air. His blade was a blur as he sliced away at WaruSeadramon's body. WaruSeadramon turned his head, and fired.

"Dark Blast!"

Dominimon vanished and appeared behind WaruSeadramon, grabbing his tail and swinging him around. WaruSeadramon roared in important rage, as Dominimon let loose and the Triad member flew out of his grasp and crashed into the shore. He gave a shriek of pain and rose up, looking Dominimon in the eye.

"Foolish brat! You should have finished me when you had the chance! Poison Wave!"

Dominimon simply raised his arm, and the attack dispersed around his blade. He shot up, and the sword attached to his arm glowed violent purple.

"Final Excalibur!"

Dominimon plummeted at WaruSeadramon, who grinned smugly.

"Dark Ice Blast!"

The blast emitted from his mouth, but Dominimon just cut through it. WaruSeadramon's eyes bulged in fear, and Dominimon's blade reached his mouth. The attack faltered, and Excalibur plunged through WaruSeadramon's mouth and right through his head. He gave a piteous moan, and was gone.

Ophanimon was hot on LadyDevimon's tail. The witch was trying her hardest to escape her foe, and was nearly at the edge of the realm, where she could integrate into the Digital world. Ophanimon wouldn't let her get that far. She urged her wings faster, grabbed LadyDevimon's legs and pulled her backward.

"Evil Wing!" LadyDevimon screeched.

Ophanimon grabbed her.

"I hate your guts." Ophanimon growled and slammed into her.

"Here they go again." Yolei said, rolling her eyes, while the boys started transfixed.

LadyDevimon clawed at Ophanimon's face, and Ophanimon retaliated by biting her hand. LadyDevimon then kicked her nemesis, before Ophanimon grabbed her foot and crunched it in two different ways. LadyDevimon shrieked and heads butted Ophanimon, who reeled backward. LadyDevimon cackled in triumph.

"Even as a Mega you cant beat me! You're pathetic! If you're the Guardian of Light, I'd hate to see what you do normally!"

Ophanimon shrieked and tried to gouge out LadyDevimon's eyes.

"Get her Ophanimon!" Kari encouraged.

"Sora?" Matt asked innocently.

"What?" she asked, transfixed on the fight.

"Well, is it wrong that that's giving me ideas?" he asked quietly.

She turned towards him, her eyebrow raised expectantly. He winked, and she blushed.

"Alright then. Though it is slightly weird that you're getting excited over two Digital women."

Ophanimon cart wheeled in the air, her feet crashing into LadyDevimon as she did so. LadyDevimon somersaulted back, then kneed Ophanimon in the stomach.

"Ouch! Damn armour!" she wailed.

Ophanimon then took her hand and threw her in a circle, before letting her fly out and crash into the rock face at the edge of the shore. LadyDevimon emerged from the rock, hair a mess.

"You slapper!" she shrieked in rage and slammed into her.

Ophanimon stumbled backward, and LadyDevimon bit her hand.

"Bitch!"

Ophanimon's fist crashed into her archenemy's jaw, and LadyDevimon cursed. LadyDevimon then kicked Ophanimon in the head, and she crashed into the ground. LadyDevimon then dug her nails into Ophanimon's face, before Ophanimon kicked her off, before following through with a well placed slap in the face.

"Ophanimon! Fight dirty!" Rana yelled, shaking her fist.

Ophanimon then grabbed LadyDevimon's hair and swung her around in circles.

"Not so funny is it you slag!?" Ophanimon said grumpily.

"Get off me you cow!"

Ophanimon let LadyDevimon go, and she crashed into the rocks.

"Evil Wing!"

Ophanimon caught the point of the attack right in the chest and flipped over before crashing to the ground.

"Well, that exercise had a point." Dominimon said cheerily.

"Dominimon?" Ophanimon grunted.

"Yes?"

"Shut up."

"Yes boss." he said happily, as she shot back at her enemy.

"Eyes of Fire!"

Red beams lanced out, but Ophanimon reflected them back at their owner, who yelped as the beams hit her stomach.

"Yowch!"

"She had a burning look in her eyes." Dominimon said.

LadyDevimon looked at Ophanimon, who was clutching her head.

"How have you not killed him?" she asked.

"I don't know. I ask myself that every time he digivolves." she weakly, before shouldering LadyDevimon.

The two hurtled earthward, biting and clawing at one another as they went. Ophanimon poked LadyDevimon in the eye, while she retaliated by slapping her in the face. They crashed to the ground, and LadyDevimon flew off, while Ophanimon extracted herself from the hole.

"Bint." she gritted, and flapped off after her.

"That was nearly a crushing defeat." Dominimon commented.

"SHUT UP!"

Ophanimon then slammed into LadyDevimon, who turned and growled.

"I've had enough of this! It's time to end this!"

"Just try it you old crone!"

"Fine, I will! Evil Wing! Darkness Spear! Eyes of Fire!"

The three attacks slammed into Ophanimon, who shrieked as LadyDevimon gave a satisfied noise, before fleeing.

"Oh no you don't. I've had enough!"

LadyDevimon turned in fear to see Ophanimon glowing with pink light, her hair blazing out behind her.

"Sefirot Crystals!"

She formed a Crest of Light symbol with glowing pink crystals, and sent them crashing into LadyDevimon, who cried out in pain. Ophanimon then crashed into her, and the two went at each other like never before, punching and kicking and slapping And biting. LadyDevimon's eyes were full of fear, as she suddenly understood that Ophanimon was going to win. Ophanimon then kicked her foe in the chest, before swinging her shield and smacking her in the head. LadyDevimon twirled drunkenly in the air, and Ophanimon flew upward. She raided her arms into the air, and Kari's Digivice, Digi-Egg and crest all fired a glowing pink beam into her.

"Oh damn." LadyDevimon said resignedly.

"Sefirot Crystals!"

A massive Crest of Light slammed into LadyDevimon, who wailed in pain as she fell towards the ocean. Several more crests bombarded her, and when they stopped, LadyDevimon was struggling to keep in one piece.

"You fool! I may be beaten but I am not yet defeated! Eyes of Fire!"

Red beams lanced towards Kari on the floor, but Ophanimon was quicker. She deflected the attack with her shield, and LadyDevimon howled in pain as the beams struck her body. She turned to glare at Ophanimon.

"Darkness Spear!"

The point formed, but Ophanimon snapped it in two. LadyDevimon moaned as Ophanimon flew backwards and took aim at her.

The pink energy streamed into her, and Ophanimon took out her weapon.

"Eden's Javelin!"

She lowered it, and dashed towards LadyDevimon.

"I will be back Digidestined!" the witch shrieked.

Ophanimon ran her weapon into her body, and LadyDevimon gave a last hiss, before she too exploded into data. Ophanimon gave a satisfied noise, then returned to the shore.

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"You were all wonderful!" Kari said, hugging Salamon.

"Yeah, we were super." Tokomon said unabashedly.

"I'm so proud of you." Rana cooed to Pagumon.

"Thanks." Pagumon said.

The battle was over. The Triad's army was gone, and the Triad itself was finished.

"Well done all of you." Wizardmon said, relieved the battle was over.

"Well, the Dark Ocean's finally destroyed. You're free." TK said, hugging Kari to him.

"At last." she said in relief as she rested her head against his shoulder.

"And so am I." Ken said, looking around the place.

"Digimon can come and live her again, as they once did." Agumon said.

Sora turned to Salamon.

"How come you pair have another Mega form anyway?"

"Oh that. Well, as they wield the two most powerful crests, it was felt that they should have a sort of extra bodyguard, only to be released in the times of the utmost need. However, while it was a time of utmost need, it also happened because the two of them completely surrendered their inhibitions towards each other, and connected on a subconscious but very powerful level. As such, we were able to digivolve, as the two of them declared their love for each other on all possible levels. This is the sort of love that ant be broken." she said happily.

"Meaning?" Izzy asked in confusion.

"Essentially, the great love Kari and TK felt for each other set loose the power of their crests, and allowed Patamon and Gatomon to mega digivolve to defend them, and their love for one another. Very powerful." Sora said.

"So, because you two were all luvvy-duvvy, it let them digivolve?" Mimi asked, totally confused.

"Yes. But it wasn't that in and of itself. Hope's love for Light and Light's reciprocation is what activated the power within them. The two of them are now together on every possible level." Wizardmon said happily.

"Weird. So do we get extra forms?" Veemon asked.

"Nope. Only us, we're special." Tokomon said, sticking his tongue out.

"How's that fair!?" Biyomon protested.

"Yeah, I want to digivolve to a new pretty Mega form!" Gabumon moaned.

Arukenimon grinned.

"You cant though. And let's face it: your partners don't get into nearly as much trouble as this pair do." she said, indicating TK and Kari, who sniggered.

"This is true." Hawkmon agreed.

"So, is everything with you two all fixed then?" Yolei asked.

"Definitely." TK said, kissing Kari's cheek.

"Don't make me vomit please." Davis complained.

"Oh leave them alone. I'm glad you've worked this out." Rana said, smiling.

"So are we." Kari said with a smile.

Tai grinned at Rana.

"So cousin, enjoyed your visit?" he asked cheekily.

She stuck her tongue out at him.

"Oddly enough, I have. It was quite fun seeing how the real Digidestined live. And as an added bonus, I've got a new necklace! Saves me buying one. And Tsukimon can digivolve beyond Champion." she said, cooing over her Digimon, who hummed contentedly.

"Will this place stay like this?" Mimi asked.

"Should do. There's no one to corrupt the place anymore." Wizardmon said.

"So, all's well that ends well I suppose. Home?" Mummymon asked.

"Better not. We may be rather unpopular their." Matt winced, his arm around Sora, who looked sheepish.

"How?" TK asked in confusion.

"Well, the entire plant was wrecked in the battle with the Triad, so there's no power in the city." Cody explained wryly.

"Well, there wasn't. There is now. Andromon fixed it all" a voice said.

"Gennai!" Tai said in surprise as the old man came up to them.

"What are you doing here?" Izzy asked.

Gennai sighed.

"I have come to give you answers. Answers we should have given you long before now."

"Is this anything to do with the war WaruSeadramon mentioned?" Joe asked suspiciously.

"It has everything to do with that."

He sat down, and they all sat on benches too.

"We should have told you this three years ago. Many many millennia ago, a prophet wrote of a time that would be called the Great War. This war would be the ultimate battle between good and evil, and would require great power and strength to fight in it. This war is upon us now."

"How can you be sure?" Gomamon asked.

"The prophet's writings informed us of several signs that would indicate the war was upon us. I fear it has been upon us since we sucked you away from summer camp. The war would be indicated by a great shifting, and a rising in darkness that had been unprecedented to that point. We think this was the emergence of Piedmon and the rest of the Dark Masters, before you all arrived. The second thing was the fact that it would be indicated by evil being able to evolve beyond the ordinary level, as you have now seen with Myotismon and Diaboromon. When you informed us all of MaloMyotismon, we should have told you then. However, we could not be certain. It was certainly a great indicator, but we ignored it, in the hope that we were wrong."

"That was clever." Davis said sarcastically.

"No it wasn't. Our next indication was the fact that your enemies seemed to be joining together, such as the Dark Masters, the covenant and now the Triad. Also, the concentration on TK and Kari also should have informed us of the danger posed. Another sign was the impotence of the Sovereigns to defend the Digital World against the evil that threatened it."

"And you just kept ignoring these signs?" Ken demanded.

Gennai sighed.

"We did not view them objectively enough. We dismissed them as novelties. However, viewing the circumstances now shows us as plain as day that the war is upon us."

"Oh great. And we're the last to know." Matt said irritably.

"Yes. And we are sorry about that. We were foolish. We should have told you after you destroyed the Covenant, but we pretended that we did not have enough proof, despite Ghoulmon's digivolution to Super. That is why we sent Arukenimon, Mummymon and Wizardmon along with you, to keep an eye on you, and to tell you all this if things went wrong."

Ken turned to them.

"So why didn't you?"

Arukenimon sighed.

"We wanted to. We felt that even if we were wrong, it was best to put you all on your guard. But they wouldn't let us until we had proof."

"So, I take it you have proof now?" TK asked.

"Yes. We can ignore the signs no longer. The proof has been there all along, we just did not want to see it. However, now it ahs to be seen. The final, irrefutable proof has come forward."

"What's that?"

"Two things. The emergence of Dominimon and Ophanimon, and also, Rana finding her crest."

"How's our new digivolution important?" Tokomon asked.

"It is important as it was claimed in the prophecy that the time would be marked by the coming of the Celestial Guardians, who would defend the intertwined Hope and Light until the end. That has happened. And it also mentioned the Eighteen."

"The Eighteen?" Izzy asked curiously.

"Yes. The Eighteen is a team of Digidestined that will lead both worlds in war against the Ultimate Evil that is rapidly approaching."

"So who are the Eighteen?" Joe asked.

"You are. When we chose you, it became apparent that you were to be part of the Eighteen. As dictated in the prophecy, the Eighteen are the only partners of Digimon that can utilise the power of the crests. As it is, you are thirteen of the Eighteen, as you can all use your crests to evolve your Digimon."

"So the crests make us the Eighteen?" Tai asked.

"Yes. Which means there are five more to find. I am sorry that we never told you this sooner. We should have, should have put you on your guard. But you now know. The war to end all wars is now upon us. The Ultimate Evil is rising. Your enemies are stirring. Time is of the essence."

Silence met these words.

"I am truly sorry we did not tell you this beforehand. But, now you must act. The agents of the enemy will now know that you are on your guard. The search for the remaining five Digidestined will no begin. You must find them all, before the enemy. If not, both worlds are doomed to destruction. Find the remaining five, and we may survive this great war." Gennai said.

"Who is this Ultimate Evil?" Sora asked in fear.

"We don't know. But, all your enemies thus far, have been but preliminaries, ways of testing your strength and trying out tactics. Some have come closer than others to destroying you. The Ultimate Evil is learning all the time, and seeks to destroy you all. You must find the last five of the Eighteen. Only then may we know victory." he said, and then vanished.

The team was silent for a second.

"So, we're involved in some great war that they knew about but didn't want to tell us about, and we need to find five other Digidestined before this Ultimate Evil does, or we're all finished. How nice." Tai said, standing.

Agumon stood.

"Tai, I admit they should have told us sooner. But now, we need to fight this war. All of us Digimon have heard of it. And believe me, you don't want it to happen. We need to find the others, before the enemy does."

Tai sighed.

"I know. But I just wish they'd told us sooner." he said.

Matt stood.

"Well I'm not going to let some Ultimate evil take over. Are you Tai?" he asked.

Tai smiled.

"Nah. Well guys, looks like we're involved in this war whether we want to be or not. Let's make the best of it we can." he said.

"Can we do it though?" Palmon asked.

Rana smiled.

"Yeah. Together. Like the Digidestined are meant to be." she said.

"Easy for you to say. You're going back home aren't you?" Tai asked irritably.

Rana grinned.

"Actually no. I never got round to telling you, but we're moving across the street from you. Which means, you've got a permanent addition to the team now." she said.

"That's great!" Davis said, a little too enthusiastically.

Rana raised a querying eyebrow, while Kari, TK, Ken, Yolei and Cody shook their heads.

"Well, come on then. We've got Digidestined to find, and a war to prepare for." Ken said, opening the gate, and flashing through.

"Here we go again." Sora smiled, and vanished too.

TK and Kari were the last ones left.

"You worried?" she asked.

"No. Are you?" he asked.

"Not when I'm with you." she said.

"Good. I love you Kari. And I'm not letting you get away again." he vowed.

"That's handy. I don't want to go away anyway." she said.

"Think we can do it?" he asked her.

"What, win this war? I don't know. But I know we're going to have a damn good try all the same." she said.

TK grinned, and turned her to face him.

"I love you." he said.

"And I love you too."

They kissed deeply, before vanishing through the portal as it closed.

And high above them, on a rock, stood a single dark figure, his hands clasped across his chest. He laughed sinisterly.

"And so it begins…at last." he said, before vanishing to report to his master.

Finito!

Well, the Triad are finished, and you finally have some answers. A war is upon us, and evil is rising. How will the Digidestined respond to this threat?

To look forward to are the new digidestined: one comes along next story!

Dominimon and Ophanimon can both be found in the Digimon Wiki, and I beleive Ophanimon appears in a series that I've never seen.

Rana is also a part of the team for good now, so I hope you like her!

Five Digidestined must be found in order to fight this war, and things will start to heat up next story, I promise!

And, to round it off, TK and Kari are finally together for good (at least I dont plan to split them up, but you never know:P), and newe forms were achieved because of it.

Lastly, who was that mysterious figure watching the entire scene? If you know about ody language, you may have a suspicion as to who was wathcing them! Email me your thoughts!

That's this story of Digimon finished...aww:(

However, after Priemval is finished (and hopefully Clone Wars *offers up prayer that he will finish that soon*), it will return, complete with a new digidestined, and an old enemy!

Until then, please read and review!

Goodbye for now!