Myotis: Oh, man…Everyone, I am REALLY, REALLY sorry…I know, I am a lazy-as-heck-updater-that-doesn't-know-how-irritating-he-is. Sorry…I'll try to do better. I've just been dealing with so much right now! For example, I'm currently co-authoring a story with a friend right now, based on the Krisaetia concept. We intend to get it published! Most would say we should focus on finishing high school right now, but meh. Anyway, for the reviews…

Lady Sapphira: I know you were waiting…sorry. But thanks for the encouragement! I like how you review, by the way. Oh, and as an answer for your question…it just so happens that he's going to make an appearance in this chapter! Thanks again for reviewing.

The Digital Gate: Yeah, I try to keep 'em both how I remember them. Thanks for your review!

Myotis: Right! Now then…

Sarah: Hold it. Normally, you act all depressed and mopey when you take so long to get your chapters up. But you seem so…I dunno, bouncy. Since when are you so cheery?

Myotis: Oh, that…well, I'm in a good mood. Thanks to a certain person.

Sarah: Holy…you ARE human, after all…

Myotis: Whatever could you mean?

Sarah: …I'm going to have to talk to you later, apparently. I'm just going to get this going…

Disclaimer: Myotis does not own Digimon. In fact, he hardly owns anything, save for his own creations, like Krisaetia, the Aedins, and the Arukado clan.


Digimon Tamers: Life's Pain and Death's Comfort

Chapter Ten: He of the Demonkind


The four Tamers and their partners continued on now at a relaxed pace, not expecting any trouble. They were all silent, lost in their own worlds. Takato was simply looking forward to his chat with Rika, who was wondering why she had such an emotional breakdown earlier. It just…wasn't like her. Henry was contemplating the responsibility of his newfound item, and supposed weapon. He wondered what kind of powers it had, what secrets it could unlock. And as for Ianu…it was anyone's guess. He was simply walking forward, staring ahead with an expressionless face. He suddenly snapped out of whatever trance he was in and turned his eyes to Dreadmon when he felt his thoughts.

Lord Ianu, you should not…

Dreadmon, please, I have no idea how many times this makes it that I've asked you not to call me that.

My apologies. Very well…Ianu. You should not be walking in this sunlight, especially not for such a length of time. You know how harmful the light is to you.

Yes. But I don't feel like rushing. I can take it. The village is not far from here.

(sigh)…Very well. But do be careful…I sense a being ahead.

Really? I can't feel a thing. Are you sure it isn't your imagination…?

No. Look ahead.

The two of them stopped abruptly and looked ahead. Standing in front of the party was a tall man in a black suit. His jet-black hair went a good ways down his back, blending in with his clothing perfectly. His face had an undeniably bored expression. However, he smiled faintly once he saw Ianu. He then stepped forward and began to speak.

"Well, kid, I'd like to say it's good to see you again. But that isn't the case this time."

"…Karasu?"

"Yep."

Rika looked at them both strangely.

"Okay, just what is going on?"

Ianu turned to her with a strange look in his eye.

"This is one of my brothers, Karasu Arukado…he has the power of the Demon Aedin."

"Oh…wait, what!"

Karasu kept his attention on Ianu, smirking.

"Hey, kid…since when are you so popular?"

"Knock it off. These are my…friends. They're helping me, and I'm helping them. That's all."

"Right. Anyway, I came all the way from Okinawa for a reason. You already know Megido's here, right?"

"Yes…Why?"

"Well…he's not the only visitor. It seems you have some refugees on this little world of yours."

"What? What are you talking about, Karasu?"

"Two kids. They both ran from him. A sister and a brother…the brother being the newest addition."

"…Where are they?"

"Hell, man, it's pretty much anyone's guess."

At this, Ianu nearly fell face-first on the ground.

"Some help you are. What are their names?"

"The sister's name is Genevieve. The brother's is Abel."

"Eve? Oh, no…I hope she doesn't end up killing herself."

"Heh. Tell me about it, the girl's a natural disaster. Anyway…I gotta get going. I've got some business here…I'll meet up with you when you're ready to head out to the next town."

They all stared at him at this. Takato, not really sure what was going on(who could blame him?), spoke up.

"Catch up? You're coming with us?"

"Maybe. Anyway, time's short and all that. See ya."

With that, he vanished, leaving the rest rather dumbstruck. Aside from Ianu, that is, who seemed used to it.

"Tch…same as always. Anyway…we should get going."

Takato snapped out of it and blinked in confusion a few times before speaking.

"Oh, right. Well, let's go!"

They continued their walk, and when they could see the village ahead, a small smile crept over their faces. Well, small for Ianu , Rika, and Henry. Giant grins for Takato, Guilmon, and Terriermon. God only knows if Dreadmon even had a mouth, or if he'd smile anyway. They once again were suddenly drawn to a halt, though not by Dreadmon's warning. Their D-Powers began to flash, and a digital field manifested before them. Takato, understandably, expressed quite a bit of frustration before speaking.

"Agh! Of all the most inconvenient times! Why now? Wait…why is there a Digital Field?"

Dreadmon answered him, his third eye showing a worried look.

"It's similar to your world…when a Digimon crosses over to this world, it does so in a Digital Field. Ones of this size are quite rare, however."

The lot of them stared forward, wondering what would emerge. Needless to say, they were shocked when an Omnimon appeared. It was different, though…its armor was a shiny black color, and the Garurumon head was red, and the WarGreymon head was silver. The rest seemed the same. The strange Digimon turned to face them, and emitted a large roar, raising its sword. Takato removed his D-Power to scan it.

"CorruptOmnimon…Group: Dark Knight, Level: Mega, Type: Virus.

Techniques: No information…? What the heck?"

Ianu looked absolutely frightened.

"…It's just like the FallenAngemon we're trying to revert at the castle. This is Megido's work."

Rika looked at the monstrous being, and then to Ianu.

"What? Your dad did this? Oh, man…"

For the first time in a while, surprisingly, Terriermon spoke up.

"Um…This is bad. We've got all this trouble and the genius over here won't stop staring at his new toy to notice!"

Surprised, they looked to Henry, who was absolutely oblivious of the dangers at hand. He simply stared on at the King of Secrets… Ianu almost immediately turned away.

"He's enspelled. Terriermon, protect him while the rest of us handle this…"

"Uh, sure…"

Ianu, Rika, Takato, and their Digimon then approached the restless Corrupt Omnimon. Takato immediately began, by Matrix Digivolving Guilmon into WarGrowlmon. Rika followed, sending Renamon to Taomon. To their surprise, Ianu did the same. It hadn't occurred to them that they hadn't yet seen Dreadmon's next form. His body began to grow, becoming much larger, and muscular rather than thin. His claws on his hands and feet grew in length greatly. A thick mane of black, shadow-like hair was growing from his head, and his horns continued to grow through it in a spiral fashion. An extra set of wings appeared, identical to his other pair…but all four then lost their covering, becoming nothing but bones. Takato stared on in amazement.

"Whoa…what is that…?"

Ianu, who seemed very tense at the moment, was still able to speak in his usual calm voice.

"Mammon. I know the name is strange. But there is a demon of the same name…he is the digital version of it. I have never seen him have much difficulty in this form…but still, did Karasu HAVE to leave when something like this happened…?"

Suddenly, he heard a voice right behind him.

"You whined?"

"Karasu…! How the…never mind, give us a hand."

"Fine. I was pretty damn bored."

Rika, wondering what was with his attitude, was about to say something when she noticed he was changing…into something demonic.


Myotis: Okay…freaking cliffhanger. Sorry to end it so soon, but I'll have the next chapter up soon. By the way, I've been curious as to what you think of my original characters, so feel free to let me know! Thanks as always for reading, and please review!