Hope you like the next chapter.
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The metal base was still filled with the snores, and had been for 3 hours, that is until Davis and Veemon woke up. "Veemon wake up" Davis said as he shook his partner.
"No sleep now" Veemon said rolling over.
"Veemon get up, we have to continue our journey" Davis said.
"Fine" Veemon replied annoyed.
Veemon and Davis got up and moved through the halls of base until they got to Datamon's office. They knocked on the door looking for Datamon. "Come in friends!" they heard from inside the room. They entered the room to be greeted by a small robot Digimon on his desk. "How was your nap friend?"
"Fine" they said in unison.
"What can I do for you?"
"Well we need to continue our journey but we have no idea where to go." Davis said.
"So you need an idea on where to go next?" Datamon asked. Davis and Veemon nodded. "Well I have good news we know where all the knights are" Datamon said as he pulled out a folder.
"What's the bad news then?" Veemon asked.
"The order of how you beat them. If you challenge the strongest guy first, they won't just let you walk around they'll gang up on you and destroy you. Even though you beat Examon, without WarGrowlmon and us you might not be alive. You can defeat the Royal Knights but other than them you're not the greatest."Datamon explained.
"So what are you saying?" Davis asked.
"I'm saying it wouldn't be smart to try and take down Omnimon next. You need to take out someone strong but not someone they couldn't live without like Omnimon."
"So what do you suggest?" Veemon asked.
"I thought you'd never ask" Datamon said smiling with whatever smile he could use. "Their Four major generals are all away from Millenniummon's base, we need them gone before they have to regroup again. Each of them know you're going to come and try to destroy them so they left in two's. We think if we can beat them all before they can warn each other, we can win this world back."
"So pretty much we have to destroy the four of them before they can warn each other or Millenniummon. " Davis stated.
"Exactly, and if we can do this we can storm Millenniummon's base and destroy him."
"Wait even after we destroy them there are still four left" Veemon said as he used his fingers to make sure he hadn't counted wrong.
"Nope there should only be two in the castle, Alphamon and UIforceVeedramon are missing to say." Examon explained.
"Alpha so that's who you are" Davis said shaking his head.
"Wait you met Alphamon?" Datamon asked.
"If I'm right we did, he saved our lives and helped us get where we are now" Davis answered.
"Oh dear, this is worse than I could ever have imagined." Datamon said shaking his head.
"What do you mean, what's wrong with that I met him?" Davis asked concerned.
"Davis, Alphamon's arrival means the world is in dire crisis." Datamon said.
"The 'old' Digital World is gone, no duh he's here" Davis remarked.
"You remember when MaloMyotismon tried to take over the Digital World right?" Datamon asked.
"Ya, of course, that's when I got…" Davis said remembering his scar.
"Alphamon didn't show at that time because we weren't in dire crisis." Datamon explained.
"Are you kidding me! He didn't appear then?" Davis said annoyed.
"No he only appears when the world has no chance of survival." Datamon stated.
"It doesn't matter he's been captured." Davis said shaking his head.
"What! Oh dear, oh dear" Datamon said as he held his head in his hands.
"Don't worry, I'll save the world" Davis promised.
"For all of us, I hope you can too. Now back to the plan, the four of them are all together in a sense, there in the same region to say the least. This is how the region looks" Datamon said as he pulled out a map.
"First, you're going to need to win the arena here" Datamon said as he pointed to an area on the map. "Craniamon is the champion beat him and get out of there."
"Then, after destroying him go to the slave camp near it" Datamon said pointing to an area near the arena. "Crusadermon is here, beat her and release the slaves, tell them to go to the battlefield"
"After you release the slaves go to the castle, break through their defenses and defeat Dynasmon here" Datamon said as he pointed to another region on the map.
"After you beat him, the hard part starts. As soon as he dies, all of his troops will go to Leopardmon on the battlefield. They mustn't get there before you or he will leave to warn the others in the castle, and then we lose all chance of winning back the Digital World." Datamon explained.
"How do we know Dynasmon won't hear about me saving the slaves" Davis asked.
"Oh don't worry he will but he's cocky he won't send word to Leopardmon until he see's you in person." Datamon answered. "And Leopardmon won't leave until he hears Dynasmon is gone."
"Then why don't I just destroy Leopardmon first?" Davis asked.
"Dynasmon is cocky but not stupid Leopardmon's presence is strong, Dynasmon will be able to tell when he's gone and so will he when you get to the castle. That's why we need Dynasmon destroyed first, understand?"
"This sounds almost like a suicide mission" Davis stated.
"I know it does but there's almost no other way to do this" Datamon said honestly.
"I guess it's settled then this is what we have to do to save the Digital World." Davis said concerned.
"We all believe in you Davis, you can do it, we trust you" Datamon said.
"Thank you, so when do we strike?" Davis asked.
"In an hour are you ready?" Datamon asked. Davis and Veemon nodded. This was going to be the hardest task they've ever faced and it might be their last.
An hour later outside of the arena, Davis and Veemon stood ready to start this mission. "Veemon you ready? It's going to be a lot amount of fighting." Davis said.
"I'll be fine, let's do this Davis" Veemon said as he walked into arena with Davis.
"Name and partner's name" the sign-in-man said.
Davis thought for a moment and said "I'm Davismon and this is Veemon"
"Ok enter the arena, if you win five matches you get to go to face the champion." The man said as he waved them to the arena door. Davis and Veemon entered the arena; the arena was five stories high with spikes all around the edges to make sure to one could run away. "Hello Digimon from all around the world, we offer you the finest matches in Digimon history. Our first match today is the challengers vs. two Bukamon. Begin!"
Davis and Veemon emerged from the gate that blocked them only to see two in-training Digimon waiting for them. "Please don't hurt us, please" They said with tears in their eyes.
Davis and Veemon flinched each knowing they had to defeat them to move on. "Veemon…I can't do it" Davis said as he fell to the floor. Veemon lowered his head too in frustration. "Do you hear me…I'm not going to delete them!" Davis screamed at the people who were watching.
"Fine, we will then" the voice said. "Devimon if you please"
"Hell's contract!" Devimon said from no ware, the attack destroyed the two in-training Digimon leaving just data where they once stood.
"Veemon, I can't hurt innocent Digimon" Davis said as he held his head in his hands.
"Next are two Agumon's!"
"Dam you all! I'm not hurting innocent Digimon!" Davis screamed as two Agumon came out of the opposite gate.
Once again out of no ware the two Agumon turned into data before Davis's very eyes. "The next match is-"The voice said before Davis interrupted.
"Save the shit and let me fight Craniamon already!" Davis interrupted.
"Fine, but you're going to have to fight Devimon first then I will fight you" the voice said.
"Bring it!" Davis screamed.
Devimon floated down from the top of the arena, "Ready to die Digidestined?" he asked.
"In my option, you're no Innocent Digimon so you're screwed." Davis said smiling. "I will not let you hurt anymore Innocent Digimon!" Davis screamed. As if clockwork, his D-terminal started to shine a bright green, Davis pulled out his Golden D3. "Veemon, you ready to teach this punk a lesson?" Davis said smiling.
"Whenever you are Davis"
Veemon armor digivolve to… Yasyamon X, the warrior of sincerity.
Yasyamon X looked exactly like a human man; he had two kendo swords in his hands and two wooden planks on his arms. "Yasyamon X delete him!" Davis screamed.
"Double Strike!" Yasyamon X said as he attacked Devimon with his two kendo swords creating an X that went right through him, deleting him. All that was left was data which disappeared into thin air.
"Your next Craniamon, get down here and face us like a man!" Davis screamed toward where the voice was coming from. Craniamon fell to where Yasyamon X and Davis were waiting. Craniamon was a large, armored humanoid Digimon with a skull-like helmet. He was wielding a double bladed spear and a shield.
"End Waltz" Craniamon said as he started to rotate along with his spear, it created a shockwave sending Davis back into the wall, who just barely avoided the spikes. Yasyamon stood his ground barley moving. "Interesting no one's survived my End Waltz in a long time. This will be very interesting."
"Double Strike!"
"End Waltz!"
The two attacks collided destroying each other, Yasyamon bounced off the wall from the shockwave and jumped above Craniamon.
"Double Strike!"
Craniamon held up his spear in defense, and wacked Yasyamon X back a couple feet so he could get some breathing room.
"End Waltz!"
Yasyamon X quickly grabbed Davis and ran up the side of the arena to keep him out of harm, he put him down on the top of the arena. Yasyamon X jumped right back into the arena to face Craniamon.
"Double Strike!"
"End Waltz!"
"Double Arm Guards!"
"God Breath!"
The battle between two pure physical Digimon raged on for what seemed like forever. Until both of them were out of breath, each trying to get a breath in before the other attacked. "You've been an honorable opponent, Yasyamon X."
"As have you, Craniamon. But I'm sad to say this is where it ends." Yasyamon X said as he leaped up in the air.
"Puppet Master!" Yasyamon X said as he took over Craniamon body. "Good bye, you've been an honorable opponent"
"Good bye" Craniamon said with the last of his strength.
"Double Strike" Yasyamon X said as he finished off Craniamon. Craniamon turned into data that flew off with the wind. As soon as the battle with Craniamon ended, Yasyamon ran up the side of the arena, he turned to Veemon as soon as he reached the top. "Davis did I do well?" Veemon asked in Davis's arms.
"You did great buddy, come on we need to get to the slave camp" Davis said as he held up Veemon.
"Oh no where do you think you're going?" A Digimon asked behind Davis. Davis turned around to see his worst fear behind him, Crusadermon. "You really think I was just going to let you walk away from here? Craniamon did his part, its no lose that he's gone."
"What are you saying! He was your friend and comrade! How can you just say his life is worthless!" Davis said pissed.
"He wasn't good enough to lick the mud off my boots" Crusadermon mocked.
"I'll teach you a lesson you'll never forget!" Davis said as the anger in his body grew greater.
"What are you talking about your Digimon can't do anything right now!" Crusadermon said in a mocking tone.
"Shut up!" Davis screamed with immense anger in his voice.
"Yes give into your anger" Crusadermon said smiling.
Davis heart grew louder as his anger grew greater, until Davis's face became filled with anger. "You're going to pay!" Davis screamed.
"Yes, yes, give into your anger while I destroy you!" Crusadermon said as she held her fist over Davis and Veemon.
"Fist of Athena!" Crusadermon said as her fist glowed a dark red. She punched in the direction that Davis and Veemon were but suddenly was stopped. A blue shield surrounded Davis and Veemon. Davis stood up with the fatigued Veemon in his arms. A ghost of Craniamon stood before them looking as he did five minutes ago.
"Friends, run, I can't hold the shield forever" Craniamon said smiling.
"Craniamon… Why did you sacrifice your data for us?" Davis asked as hot tears flowed down his face.
"I cannot let evil to run this world, and I would give my life to protect the people who defeated me"
"But you're not going to be reborn because of this" Davis said.
"A small price for what I believe in" he stated.
"But you're not coming back" Davis said with hot tears flowing down his face.
"I will, like I said the person who beats me I will sacrifice my life for. Just promise me you will save this World." He asked.
"Of course" Davis said crying.
"Thank you, I will give the rest of my power not used in the shield to Veemon. Good bye…Friends" Craniamon said as he gave the last of his power to Veemon. Craniamon gave his life to protect what he believed in. When a Digimon uses his 'life data' he cannot be revived, Craniamon will not be revived except in Davis's heart.
"Finally you got out if that shield ready to die now?" Crusadermon said laughing.
Hot tears flowed down Davis's face and he softly said "Thank you Craniamon".
"Awe, the baby's crying" Crusadermon said laughing.
"Veemon teach this jerk a lesson; make her regret ever insulting Craniamon!" Davis said on one knee.
"What you think you can beat me? You really are daft!" She said laughing.
Veemon armor digivolve to…Kangarumon X, the kindness king.
"What the…?" Crusadermon said backing away.
"Craniamon!" Davis screamed to the sky.
"Hot Step Punch!" Kangarumon X said as he powered up his fist.
"Oh no, you found it! I have to get out of here!" Crusadermon said as she tried to fly away.
"Burn in hell" Davis said as Kangarumon X punched the fleeing Crusadermon. As Kangarumon X punched Crusadermon her body exploded into data. Veemon fell to the ground after de-digivolving. Davis grabbed two sticks from the ground and tied them together in a cross with part of his shoelace. He then put the cross in the ground where Craniamon had given his life for them. "Good bye my friend, we'll never forget you" Davis said he and Veemon kneeled near his grave.
"We need to continue Davis, we don't have long" Veemon said getting up.
"We have time Veemon, give me a little more time with Craniamon" Davis asked with his head lowered.
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"Izzy, if you don't finish soon I'm going to destroy your hardware. Don't think I won't I'm an idiot" Tai threatened.
"Tai I have idiot protector, Davis already touched my computer he's stupider, you don't scare me." Izzy said.
"But really are you done yet Izzy?" Matt asked.
"Almost…what the" Izzy said wide eyed at his computer.
"What?" Matt said as he and Tai ran over to Izzy's computer.
"Two more knights were destroyed, looks like Davis is preparing for a war" Izzy said.
"Damit, why can't we go there!" Tai said annoyed. "This is annoying, I feel so useless!"
"Tai if you go there and a Mega comes here, you can say goodbye to our world." Matt said trying to calm down Tai.
"God, I never knew what our parents felt like when we left" Tai said shaking his head.
"Tai its okay, Davis is fine as long as he's still alive he'll be fine." Izzy said.
"Have you figured out why Davis was able to use my Digiegg yet?" TK asked.
"Yep, it's pretty weird, let me explain. The reason Davis is only able to beat these Knights is because he has some weird force in him. It lets him use all the eggs combined with Veemon he's like a wrecking ball. There's something else that only showed up when he left, he seems to be able to channel all his emotions into stronger versions of Veemon." Izzy explained.
"Wait so you mean if Davis was showing a lot of courage Flamedramon would be powered up?" Tai asked.
"Exactly but it also has negative effect's too"
"That's how Davis was able to forget us so quickly" Kari said.
"Exactly, so when he left he had a lot sadness in him allowing him to forget us"
"But doesn't that mean…?" Kari trailed on.
"Yes it does if Davis shows a lot of Anger or Hatred he'll become evil making him the perfect partner for Millenniummon."
"That's why Davis was allowed into their world!"
"Exactly, if Davis falls into darkness we'll lose him forever"
"Is there any way we can help him?" Tai asked.
"Maybe, you guys remember Omnimon right?" Izzy asked.
"Of course, me and Tai DNA digivolved our partners into him, what does he have to do with it?" Matt asked.
"Well something in the 'new' Digital World, I like to call the X-antibody, will be our greatest weapon. If we can transfer the X-antibody into Omnimon then send him into the 'new' Digital World, we can help Davis. Omnimon X, when infected with the X-antibody, has a weapon called All-Delete. The effect of the attack is unknown but I think we should be able to defeat Millenniummon with it, or at the very least help Davis defeat Millenniummon with it" Izzy explained.
"So we need to get to the 'New' Digital World to help Davis" Tai stated.
"Exactly" Izzy replied.
"But how are we supposed to get there, it's not like he's just going to come back." TK stated.
"We have to trust Davis he'll come back sooner or later. He's our friend after all and he has the Digiegg of Friendship, he'll come back mark my words." Matt said confidently. The doorbell rang sharply alerting everyone in the room that there was someone at the door. Tai slowly got up and made his way over to the door.
'Davis where are you?' Kari thought as she watched her brother walk over to the door uncertain at who was there.
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The next chapter should be up around sunday or monday, it depends on when I have time to upload it.