I have to get to her… No matter what. I won't Gehenna win. Please, give me strength. Give me the power to make it and save our world. Dear Sweet Light, give me the motivation I need to keep pushing. I cannot give in to the darkness.
"You're too late. I have already begun to taint that wretched soul you hold dear." The wicked one laughed. It rang through the dark caverns of her home.
"I do not accept that. The light will never die and you will be vanquished." My voice cracked from the dryness of my throat. I have been kept prisoner for far too long. I heard the sound of her heels clacking on the floor as she came closer to my cage.
Then there she was. Gehenna. I felt myself snarl at her presence. She only laughed. Her green orbs were filled with evil and a humorous wrath.
"We will see, Child. We will see."
Please, give me strength. Give me hope.
Kari sat on her couch at home, staring blankly at her television. Gatoman sat loyally by her side. Agumon perched himself just below her feet. Neither spoke or stirred. They simply just stayed in place waiting for any cue to jump up and help with whatever was needed.
From a short distance, Kari heard the muttering from the others. The DigiDestined all huddled in the kitchen as the discussed everything that has happened with the Child of Light. All were worried, and none of them had any idea on what was going on or how to stop it.
Kari knew Tai felt at fault. She never understood why. It was her fault. She was the one who was weak against all their enemy's. She was the one who always seemed to burden the others.
Gatomon and Agumon snapped their attention to the kitchen's door way when a figure made his appearance. It was Pataman. He swiftly flew to Gatomon's side. He gave her one look and then looked to Kari. Worry danced within his eyes before he turned back to Gatomon.
"Tai wants you in there for a second." He spoke gently. Gatomon was hesitant at first but nodded. She looked up to her partner and gave her a slight smile.
"I'll be back, Kari. If you need me, just yell." She softly spoke. Kari only nodded numbly. Patomon silently took her place and snuggled to Kari's side.
"T.K's real worried about you." He spoke after a pregnant pause. Agumon stared up at the fellow Digimon, but didn't say a word. "He cried last night after we brought you back home. You're really important to him and he just wants to make sure you're okay. But… If you don't tell anyone wants happening… How can anyone help."
"Pataman." Agumon finally spoke up. He gave a warning glance to him. Patamon only shook his head in guilt.
Kari had started to grip the fabric of her shirt when he had started to speak. Her emotions were battling inside of her.
"They want my help…" She said quietly. The two partners snapped their heads her way, surprised she finally spoke. "I don't know exactly who, but she came to me… She asked me for help. A woman… or Digimon… I don't know really… she's hurting innocent people and creatures. Gehenna… Gehenna… Gehenna…" Kari explained and then started to chant the woman's name. With each release, the name started to become louder and louder.
"Kari!" Tai shouted as he ran from the kitchen. Kari was now rocking in her place.
"Gehenna! She's coming! She's going to kill you all! I have to stop her!" She screamed. She then looked her older brother deep in his eyes. He was scared and worried to death. He had no idea how to respond. Izzy was silently recording the outburst from behind them. "I'm not strong enough! I'm only going to fail!"
"Kari! Stop!" Tai grasped her hands and firmly brought her closer to him. "You are strong! You are going to win. I will make sure. You're not alone. We will do this together, just like always. I promise." Gatomon jumped into Kari's lap and wrapped her tail around their bodies.
Kari's eyes shifted to those behind Tai. She scanned each of their faces. Fear, despair, concern… each of them held these emotions that seemed to burst through her. She finally landed on T.K. He was being held back by Matt and Joe. His teeth were clenched and his eyes were livid.
"We won't give up without a fight!" T.K shouted. "I won't let them take you away from us!" Kari's eyes seeped with tears.
Yes… Let you're Hope beam. Let him become strong with his emotions. He is your greatest warrior my dear.
Matt and Joe finally were able to carry T.K into the other room. All along the way, the smaller blonde fought with all his might.
"I have to comfort her!" T.K Shouted at the two boys. "She needs me."
"Tai is with her." Izzy said as he approached along with the others except Sora. "And Sora is there with her to. She's in perfect hands. I need you in here though if we are going to fight back." This statement cause T.K to stop thrashing.
"What do you have in mind, Izzy?" Mimi asked. The red-head quickly walked to the desk in the corner of the room and placed down his laptop.
"Upon coming back to this world, Tentomon and I created a Digi Data Base that has helped me organize and discover various inhabitants and lands within the Digital World. All I have to do is log in and put in the descriptions Kari was shouting out and find a hit. That is if it is something in the Digital World that is causing this."
"What else would it be?" Joe cut in.
"The Dark Ocean." T.K spat out in hatred.
"It can't be." Ken spoke up. "Kari said she wasn't sure. If it was the Dark Ocean she would certainly know."
"Ken's right." Izzy stated. "However, this could be another alteration of the worlds just like the Dark Ocean. Perhaps, this is another world entirely with another land. Or it could have a connection with the Digital World since they know of Kari's crest. Anything is a possibility at this moment." He then began to tap away on his computer. Everyone was silent, waiting on any information to help Kari.
"Wait, Izzy. There." Tentomon suddenly pointed at the screen. Izzy clicked on the link. When he did the image of an old picture appeared. Two women stood back to back. On one side was a woman with black hair that fell gracefully down her back. Her eyes were a deep blue as she stared above at the heavens. The woman behind her was blonde and had green eyes that glared down to the fires of hell.
"Gehenna and Bliss: The Story of the Tainted Heart." Izzy read aloud. The Digimon in the room started to gasp. Their partners looked at them confused and wanting answers.
"It was a bedtime story, though. It's not supposed to be true." Patamon muttered to himself as he silently flew to the ground.
"I guess; it was more of a prophecy. Now that I think of it… It all fits together." Gabumon spoke.
"What are you talking about?" Matt asked him. Just then the door opened and Tai, carrying an exhausted Kari, and Sora entered the room. Tai swiftly made his way to bed and laid his sister down. T.K did not hesitate to sit near his best friend.
"It's a dark tale of betrayal and loss." Gatomon said as she entered along with Biyomon. If anyone knew the story, it was her. When she served with the dark forces, Gatomon was forced to worship the idol they all called Gehenna. "It's the story of how us Digimon came to be, and how the distinctions were made. Good and evil." She explained her eyes rested on Kari. "I never knew the girl born of light would be my own partner though, but Gabumon's right. All the details fit."
"Alright, Gatomon." Tai said sternly looking at the cat. "Tell us. I have to know what we're going against if I'm going to save my sister." Gatomon only nodded and urged those to sit down…
This was a dreadful story…
Once Upon a Time… A doctor had hacked into the systems of the Universes. He spent many years doing so in order to save his wife whom was internally ill. He assumed that if they left the world where she was sick then she could be saved. He was able to artificially create a world. A world where pretty much anything could happen. A world where many different creatures existed. A world where he could control by merely tapping into a system…
He called it the Digital World.
The man also had two daughters. Many often referred to the girls as the daughters of the Sun and Moon based on their appearance and personality.
The oldest of the two was named Flora. She had blonde hair that almost resembled white gold. Her eyes were as deep as emeralds. Many said when she smiled she could light up the room. She was also vey brash and bold. She spoke her mind and never held back on her passions. Radiant and bright, there was no question why she was the Daughter of the Sun.
Opposing to her, was the young Celina. Her hair was as dark as night and her eyes were a deep blue that could make you feel lost within them. She was much calmer than her elder sister and was known to be more rational. Her kindness was known among all. Her voice and laughed were as gentle as a baby's caress. Certainly, she the Child of the Moon.
Both girls flourished with the new land. Soon enough they befriended the creatures there and became sort of a Goddess to those who inhabited. Even people who were close to the doctor and his family who moved to the new land treated them as royalty.
However, it wasn't a perfect story. The Doctor's wife never got better and soon died within the land. Her ashes were spread across the meadow, over her favorite flowers. The doctor soon perished as well from a broken heart, leaving the two girls alone.
Flora instantly took control and brought up a kingdom. Celina was much against this, saying no one should be in control. The creatures and people deserved to live among their own morals. Soon enough, the disagreement was too much and the girls separated.
Celina took her time helping create new homes and villages for the inhabitants. And even though she was against being a ruler, the ones who followed her worshipped her for her kindness. Along with this, she also studied her father's work, trying to expand the land.
Her sister, found this out and became hell bent on retrieving her findings for her own bidding. Before anyone knew it… The land was in war. Many were killed before Celina found a way to at least save the creatures of the land. She created the Primary Village for those to regenerate. She felt that it was not their fault for the war therefore they should have other chances to survive.
No matter how many times they were killed, however, they returned to Celina's side. One of the most known was Leomon. He served to protect Celina with his life. Leomon could feel the true nature of Celina's heart and it inspired him to keep going for her sake.
Guilt and pain ached within Celina's body, though. She didn't want any of this to continue. So she did something that would cause the world to split into another whole. This also was the cause of her and Flora's death for she used their shared blood to complete the task.
But… Neither truly perished. Flora's body was dragged beneath the Land where she then lived on out with her followers. While Celina's was kept in the clouds where she could watch over her loved ones.
This was the moment where they were given new names: Bliss and Gehenna.
It was said that Flora knew of her sister's plan. Due to this, she created her own plan as well. A plan where she slowly seeped the energy out of the darkness of those with tainted hearts to be able to walk and rule again.
When Celina learned of the plan she sent out eight crests, seven to serve as warriors to protect the eighth. Those were as followed: Courage, Friendship, Love, Sincerity, Knowledge, Reliability, and Hope… The eighth being the Light itself.
Flora, Livid at her sister's interception, vowed to succeed no matter what even if it meant killing the light.
As Gatomon finished the tale, The Destined stared at their crests and then all looking towards Kari and her weak form.
"Now, That I think of it. It was all a test…" Gatomon stated as she realized something. "Kari wasn't supposed to go on the first adventure with you guys because you all needed to be tested for your worth of the crests. That way she knew for sure you could all protect Kari. I was separated for the purpose to test my strength to overcome the temptations of the darkness… It was all planned out."
"So… These Crests hold a much deeper meaning then we originally thought…" Joe spoke up suddenly.
"Please… Protect my light… Gehenna must be stopped at all cost… She's our only hope."
I'm so sorry that it's been so long... So Yeah I thought of this story for a long time. And This is not all of it... I have a part where it explains the creations of The Angel Digimon and the Devil Digimon and how the crests were chosen and bla bla bla ... so Keep being patient with me. Lol
Until Next time. I spologize for any mistakes.
