A stormtrooper lost in the Digiworld Chapter 7 – The Oracle.
Hello, it's me again. I am quite sick, but I still am trying to continue to write this story. And, as usual, I thank all the readers for their support, because the fact that someone reads this supports me much. And, of course, any reviews are welcomed, because I should know if I should continue to write this or quit because I am a horrible writer and the whole plot doesn't make any sense.
…For a few hours the group was going to the next point of their final destination. No one actually knew what their point looked like. Well, almost no one.
"Um… what we should find at the end of this trail anyway?" Henry asked.
"Well, I don't know. If our map wasn't lost by Takato, we would know." Renamon replied.
"Hey! I said I was sorry!"
"That doesn't change the fact that we are practically lost."
"I know where this path leads." suddenly Ulairimon hissed. No one actually expected him to know that.
"Oh, really? So where it leads, our humble turgid?" Rika asked with skepticism.
"It leads to a cave, which is also known as the "Cave of spirits"." he hissed back.
"Wow! The Cave of Spirits! Cool name. I bet there are ghosts there." Takato yelled with excitement.
"Ghosts don't scare me. At least, not anymore." said Henry and gave a not so friendly look to Ulairimon.
"You haven't seen anything yet. I am capable of much more." Ulairimon hissed to Henry.
"Quit it you two! Try to get along!" Rika shouted at both of them.
"So, what is in that cave?" asked Renamon.
"I don't know, I haven't visited this place for quite a while." Ulairimon replied.
So they went further. According to "tall, dark and rusty" the cave was in three-hour distance from their current location. Through that path there were still debates about the cave…
"Gosh, I'm so scared… What if we will be attacked by the ghosts?" Takato said with fright.
"C'mon Takato! You have been living with a powerful evil scary-looking ghost for a week! And after that you said that you are scared by some whimsy spirits?" Rika asked.
"I'm positive that I and Ulairimon will be able to handle those "ghosts". After all, in Digiworld all ghosts are digimon." Renamon said.
"But what if there will be a really really evil big ghost?" Takato asked.
"Did someone mention ghosts?" Ulairimon creeped from behind and asked in his hissing manner. And that scared pretty much everyone.
"Ahh! Don't do that again! You scared the guts out of me!" Rika shouted.
"Yeah, quit it! You're enough menacing already." Henry said.
"Anyway, when I was there last time, there were no ghosts around. So nothing will happen to you. Well, almost nothing."
"And what exactly you mean by "almost nothing"?" Renamon asked with suspicion.
"You will find out soon enough."
"It better not be a trap or I…"
"I assure you it is not."
Ulairimon left her and went back to his master. "What that walking pile of armor in a cloak is hiding again? This thing is getting on my nerves." Renamon thought while walking. But then she suddenly heard a scream from above her.
"Air attack! Take cover!" shouted NZ and started to fire in the air. It was a Harpymon – birdlike digimon, who was going to attack from the air at full speed. Renamon and Ulairimon acted quickly: Ulairimon jumped high and chopped away a wing with his sword, and then Renamon, who was going close behind, hit Harpymon's head with her fist. And after that a blaster bolt from NZ's E-11 rifle turned her chest and neck into a burned hunk of bloody meat. Harpymon fell down and disappeared into shards of data.
"Hostile destroyed." NZ said.
"Yes, but something is not right here. Usually Harpymon doesn't get in a fight that doesn't give her any chances of winning." Renamon replied.
"Wait, I hear something from the bush." Ulairi hissed. The whole group went to see what was there. And there were Harpymon's … children. Yet in-training level.
"So that's why she was so aggressive. She wanted to protect them." Terriermon said.
"Yes! And you killed her! We will never forget what you did! We will avenge her death!" one of them screamed. His eyes were filled with anger.
"I was afraid you would say that." replied NZ to him. Three shots… three burned bodies lied down. One was still alive, but badly wounded by blaster fire. NZ finished him of with his vibro-blade. They all have disappeared into data shards
"Aaaaa! What did you do! Why? They were harmless! How could you?" screamed Takato and started to pound trooper's breastplate with his fists. The others were too shocked to say anything.
"We must not let the avengers survive, they will cost trouble in the future." stormtrooper replied with a cold electronic voice.
"You monster! They were just children! How can you be so heartless?" Takato continued to shout.
"Only dead doesn't shoot in the back." NZ replied even colder. No one dared to reply to that. The group continued to move in silence, and only Renamon whispered to Ulairimon:
"What your master did was very cruel."
"Cruel –yes, but also necessary. I was going to do the same thing." he replied.
"You both are cruel. Hopefully the children will get over it."
"Yes, that is correct."
The rest of the trip to the cave the children walked in silence, thinking about what just happened in front of their eyes. "Oh my gosh, how scary that was. Military can make anyone execute the innocent? No matter if they would get revenge, it was totally our fault. Oh my…" Takato thought. "Not a while ago I would order Renamon to do the same thing for her to get more data, but now…" thought Rika. "Nothing unusual. Imperial stormtroopers truly are merciless to the enemy." that's what thought Henry. The path finally leads them to a big hole in the mountain. The cave… It was big enough for a tall human to enter. The ceiling was covered by stalactites of various forms and sizes. There was no smell of something rotten, or stuffy air, the cave itself was pretty clean, almost like if someone cleaned it. No bats, no snakes, no bugs, no nothing. It was very dark in the cave, so NZ turned on his flashlight, because he was the only one who had such a thing. The beam of light accidently fell on the "face" of Ulairimon…
"Arhh! Don't do that again! Uhhrrr…" he hissed with pain.
"What happened?" asked Rika.
"The light… could burn me… down…" Ulairimon hissed, while hanging to his face. In few minutes he was fine and the team continued through the cave.
"You saw what a puny flashlight did to him?" Takato asked Rika quietly.
"Yes. I did. It seems that the light must be his only weakness. That is probably why he wears the hood and the cloak."
"But Guilmon saw nothing under his hood few days ago. There was nothing under it!"
"Maybe his face and his flesh cannot be seen by the human eye."
"Oh, never thought of that before."
"Of course you didn't pee-brain!"
As they went further, the cave path became narrower, and Ulairimon, the tallest one in the group, was forced to bow down in order to go along. The path lasted for 30 minutes, and this fact was not appreciated by some people.
"Where are we going anyway?" asked Terriermon.
"Well, according to our "light hater" to the other side of the mountain" replied Guilmon.
"Could you be quiet for a while?" Ulairimon hissed terribly.
"Oh, please, you're just sore you hit the ceiling to times with that big head of yours." replied Rika.
"Just shush already. We are almost there." he hissed back.
And in two minutes the path, which was quite narrow, lead them to a giant cave hall. In the center of it were 14 torches burning, and they formed a circle. And in the center of a circle there was a cave. Suddenly everyone heard a weak voice:
"So, Iron fist, you came after all. And you have brought some friends." then an old woman came out of the shadow. She was really old, and was wearing an old Japanese kimono.
"Greetings, Oracle." Ulairimon hissed back.
"Wait, an Oracle? Iron fist? Ulairimon, you two know each other? Explain this now!" said Renamon.
"I'll make it all clear. Yes, indeed, I am an Oracle, and I and Iron fist know each other. It happened very long ago… He was just a loyal servant to a powerful, yet, very arrogant lord, who came to me to ask about his future, and Iron fist was escorting him... He didn't ask me for a prediction that time. And that lord wanted to conquer the whole Digiworld. So, tell me, Iron fist, was my prediction true or false? I don't go outside, and the news from outside don't come here very often."
"Your prediction was true. My former master, Dark Lord Saurmon, has fallen, his armies are destroyed, and his capital lies in ruins. We have failed." Ulairimon hissed.
"Ouch, Dark Lords, armies, Iron fist… The guy has some really fascinating biography." Takato gasped.
"Yeah, no joke. He must be really old." Terriermon replied.
"So, why have you come this time?" the Oracle asked.
"We were just going to the opposite end of this cave." Ulairi hissed.
"Don't you and your friends want a prediction? I have company quite rarely."
"Yeah! Cool, a prediction! I'm first!" shouted Takato and ran forward.
"Very well, Young fire, come to the table and take a seat. Give me your hand." Oracle asked.
"Is this chiromancy of some sort?" Takato asked.
"No, child. I'm blind, so I can't read your future by palm. Listen carefully to what I am going to say, Young fire, for it will prove useful to you. Listen:
You, boy, are the emanation of kindness
And all things you do are perfectly harmless
To all those who are depressed you are like a sun beam
Truly the heart and the soul of the team.
Now go, and don't fear the reign of the night
Always believe in the strength of the light."
"Wow, I didn't know that I was that important, thanks a bunch!" Takato said and got back. Soon the line formed to the table. The next one was Henry.
"So, sit down and give me your hand, child." Henry gave her his hand, and the expression on her face changed to a very calm one.
"You are quite unusual, I have rarely met someone like you. Listen:
It is your purpose, my friend
To support, to protect
And when the hope seems to be lost
You care much more not for you, for the most
Your calm mind and voice will help all those in need
Your soul is so mild, something that rarely I meet."
"Thank you." Henry said, and left. The next one in line was Renamon.
"Well, young kitsune, you also want to know something. I will try to help you with that. Give me your paw and listen:
You have went through the challenges, being ready for more
But something has happened, you are not like before
Calm yourself down, there is nothing to fear
It is perfectly normal for a living to feel.
Continue your way, don't go off the right track
Because if you do, two souls will be wrecked."
Renamon thanked the old woman politely and left, giving the turn to Rika.
"Well, it is your turn, and I will tell you everything I can, Violet. Listen:
It was cruel enough to left
A helpless child without care
And it is just not fair to ask
For "nothing" something in return
But the world changes, broken pieces reunite once more
Cheer up, little girl, now you are not alone."
The next was Terriermon.
"Another digimon. There are quite a lot of you. Listen:
You are just like your master
You both share the same essence
And to be friends forever
It's what you are destined
Go with him through fire
Till dark days are gone
Be with your friends and allies
That's where you belong."
"Thank you, vice Oracle." he thanked her and left. The next and the last in line was Guilmon.
"Be ready for the battles that lie ahead
Never retreat in the face of danger
Train hard and then you'll be prepared
To face something, to what you must not surrender.
Your future is hidden by the fog of war
And I can't tell what could be waiting
It may be great victory
Or a great moan
Of defeat, after which there will be nothing remaining." oracle said to him. After this prediction everyone was a bit scared. Well, almost everyone. NZ and Ulairimon were standing in the dark corner waiting for this to end.
"Do you and your master want a prediction, Iron fist?" she asked.
"Is it necessary?" asked NZ and Ulairi at he same time.
"Yeah, c'mon, there's nothing to lose, and it's free!" said Rika and Takato at the same time
"Fine, I will go." said NZ and approached the table.
"Give me your hand, soldier, and I will tell you about what awaits you."
"As you wish." NZ replied and gave her his hand. The Oracle's face became serious and cold. Then she said:
"Listen to me, Unknown soldier:
You were going under the rain of fire
And marched through the cold mountains
And fought hard for the idea
That you considered to be the brightest
But under hard shell your thoughts remain hidden
There, where you will go, kindness should not be forbidden."
"Thank you." he replied coldly, as usual, and returned to the rest of the group.
"Well, Iron fist, you are the last one. Give me your hand, I will try to help you." Oracle said to Ulairimon. He silently came and gave her his hand. Oracle's face changed once again. It was expressing terrible pain, almost like she was hit by electricity, and then fell of her chair.
"What was that? What did you do?" Takato shouted.
"I did nothing." he hissed back.
"That is not his fault." replied the Oracle. "It is amazing, I was never hit so hard by one soul. Listen, Iron hand, to what awaits you:
In the deepest darkest shadows you hide
It is painful for you to witness the light
Haven't chosen this path, but there's no turn aside
Hatred and darkness gave you power and might.
Not to eat, not to sleep, not to feel, not to cry
The price for the strength was far too high.
Beware, fallen one, and I hope you are wise
For you hold the key to this world's demise."
The dark prophesy was spoken. Everyone was standing for a minute, gasping. Ulairimon stood up, and left, without saying "thank you". He just joined his master in the corner. Then Rika said:
"Thank you, Oracle, for your predictions. We will not forget them."
"You're welcome, child."
Then the whole group bowed politely, and went further. The exit was just around the corner, where NZ and Ulairi were standing. They have made it out of the cave. The vast forests of Digiworld awaited them…
Well, another one done. I am desperate for any reviews. And I am sorry for any grammar mistakes and for my poor poetry.