If you think All Lucemon Chaos Mode are/should be evil, don't read any further…
Not all Virus Digimon are evil, so… not all Vaccine Digimon are good. Duh! If you think all Vaccine Digimon are/should be good, don't read any further… Be warned, there's a good guy Lucemon Chaos Mode and an evil Vaccine Digimon in this story…
You already know that the Beelzemon from "Tamers" is a Demon Lord, not THE Demon Lord. Same thing with the Lucemon Chaos Mode from my story.
I don't own the songs. This one is: "Move", by Thousand Foot Krutch. Song lyrics are both italic and bold.
I'd like to dedicate this chapter to a friend of mine. I miss you. May you be known to everyone in this world…
Chapter 6 : Lucemon's Helping Hand
A month later…
Beelzemon was sitting in the living room when Hope walked over to him and told him the bad news.
- Angel says a wild Digimon is wrecking havoc in the real world. She called the others and they're gonna be here any minute now.
He sighed.
- What kind of Digimon?
She shrugged.
- Didn't say.
Exasperated, he shook his head.
- That kind of information is important.
She sat on the sofa.
- Look, who cares what kind of Digimon this is? It's terrorizing people and we have to stop it before it starts killing.
Wizardmon nodded.
- You're right. I hope no one gets hurt.
Beelzemon stood up.
- We can't waste time. Let's find them. If they're coming here, we'll cross path with them.
They quickly found the others and they ran or flew through town. Panicked people were running and screaming. A purple and golden Digimon appeared out of nowhere. It had white hair and white feathers on its back. It had a lightning-shaped horn on its forehead. Its tail and Its wings tips were lightning shaped. Victoire's eyes widened.
- What kind of Digimon is that?
Hope looked at her D-Ark.
- Thunderbirdmon, Giant Bird Digimon, is the Armor digivolved form of Impmon through the digiegg of friendship. Special attacks are Thunder Stormer and Spark Wing.
Beelzemon clenched his fists.
- BRING IT ON, BROTHER!! COME HERE AND FIGHT LIKE A MON!!
Hope turned to him.
- Uh, Beelzemon. Don't let your anger get the better of you.
He wasn't listening.
- This is personal.
Kory looked at them.
- Maybe he's not evil. Maybe he's just lost and scared. The first time I went to the Digital World, I was terrified. To find yourself in another world, in the middle of nowhere, among beings of another species can be traumatizing.
Beelzemon looked agaced.
- I get your point, but since he just attacked a school, we have no choice but ta destroy him. And we're wasting time talkin' when we should be fightin'. Let's go.
The blue bear, blue dog and fiery humanoid lion Digimon attacked.
- Bear Claw!
- Double Backhand!
- CoroKnuckle!
Thunderbirdmon easily dodged the attacks.
- Thunder Cloud!
The Giant Bird Digimon laughed.
- I'll show you what a real Digimon can do!
- Uggh!
Wizardmon hit the ground and moaned in pain. Hope screamed his name. She wanted to run to her partner, but Beelzemon restrained her. Tsukaimon growled. The purple winged Digimon spat out a purplish flame at Thunderbirdmon.
- Friendly Fire!
Followed by the small dragon Digimon, Dorumon.
- Metal Canon!
And the Nature Spirit Digimon, Elfmon.
- Magical Arrow!
The Giant Bird Digimon was too quick for them. Wizardmon clenched his teeth.
- Oww, that hurt.
Kory looked determined.
- Let's get him!
Beelzemon saw grey mist not too far from him.
- A Digital Field? Dammit! Not another Digimon!
He walked over to it, ready to fight.
Angel called the Digimon back.
- Time to digivolve!
Thunderbirdmon laughed.
- Not so fast.
A Digimon came out of the Digital Field. But Beelzemon's eyes were on Hope and Angel who were a little too close to Thunderbirdmon for comfort.
- Thunder Stormer!
Beelzemon's eyes widened in horror.
- HOOOOOOPE!!!
Look, listen to my voice
If you're making the choice
Tell me all the girls and boys
Either scream or rejoice
Let's make that noise
Either move or we will all be destroyed
The Digimon who came out of the Digital Field flew over to Hope and Angel and used his body to shield them. Thunderbirdmon's attack didn't even scratch him. The Digimon was half angel half demon. His left wings were bat wings like a demon's. His right wings were white feathered wings like an angel's, except for the smaller one with black feathers. He was dressed in black and white, except for his red sleeves and he had white boots. He had gold, winged, holy rings around his ankles. He had pointy ears, blond hair and blue eyes. He also had strange purple markings around his right eye.
Move and show me what you can do
When you step into the circle and shake like we do
And move when you just can't take it
And move if you just feel like breaking it
Thunderbirdmon laughed.
- Thunder Stormer!
Can you hear me? Stop, look, listen to my voice
It was never my choice to feel alone
This is my home
Back up, you don't know if you've never been here
You've never been to the place inside, I face my fears
It takes everything I am
The Digimon stranger bared his fangs.
- OH, NO, YOU DON'T!!
Move and show me what you can do
When you step into the circle and shake like we do
And move when you just can't take it
And move if you just feel like breaking it
He turned to Beelzemon.
- Get those two children away from him.
Beelzemon lead them away.
Move and show me what you can do
When you step into the circle and shake like we do
And move when you just can't take it
And move if you just feel like breaking it
- PARADISE LOST PUNCH!
The Digimon stranger launched Thunderbirdmon high into the air with a wild dance of blows, then held the Giant Bird Digimon as he drove him into the ground.
If you come near me, stop, look, listen to my voice
If you're making the choice tell all the girls and the boys
Either scream or rejoice
Let's make that noise
Either move or we will all be destroyed
Back up and let go if you've never been here
You've never been to the place inside, I face my fears
It takes everything I am
The digidestined couldn't help but stare in awe and wonder. Thunderbirdmon started to dissolve into data.
- I don't need them.
Move and show me what you can do
When you step into the circle and shake like we do
And move when you just can't take it
And move if you just feel like breaking it
A six-year-old girl hidden behind a bush was crying. The Digimon stranger walked over to her.
- Are you alright, kid?
Move and show me what you can do
When you step into the circle and shake like we do
And move when you just can't take it
And move if you just feel like breaking it
The little girl just stared at him. He held out his hand to her and helped her to her feet. The girl's mother called her name and the kid ran over to her.
I come crashing to the floor
And I know there must be more like me
I've seen this all before, I can't take this anymore, break free
- How many times do I have to tell you not to go too far?
The little girl wipped her tears away.
- I'm sorry mom.
The woman sighed.
- Are you alright?
The girl nodded.
- The monster helped me.
So move and leave until the storm is over
'Cause underneath, there's a diamond passing over
So breathe, let's leave until the storm is over
Because I want to take you away
The woman looked at the Digimon stranger, grabbed her daughter and ran away. The Digimon stranger cocked his head to one side.
- Monster?
Beelzemon walked over to him.
- You. She means you.
Move and show me what you can do
When you step into the circle and shake like we do
And move when you just can't take it
And move if you just feel like breaking it
The Digimon stranger looked down in sadness.
- I thought so.
Beelzemon shook his head.
- She means all of us, mon.
Move and show me what you can do
When you step into the circle and shake like we do
And move when you just can't take it
And move if you just feel like breaking it
The tamers and their Digimon joined them. Beelzemon turned to the Digimon stranger.
- Who are you?
The Digimon stranger looked at them.
- I'm Lucemon Chaos Mode. You can call me Lucemon.
Move and show me what you can do
When you step into the circle and shake like we do
And move when you just can't take it
And move if you just feel like breaking it
Beelzemon looked at him with curiosity.
- Why did you help us?
Lucemon had a kind smile on his face.
- I'm here to help you. I had a discussion with one of the Sovereigns, Azulongmon and I came here to warn you.
Move and show me what you can do
When you step into the circle and shake like we do
And move when you just can't take it
And move if you just feel like breaking it
Beelzemon's eyes widened.
- To warn us 'bout what?
Lucemon looked at him.
- Can we go to your place? Those are informations that are for you and only you.
Beelzemon nodded.
- You saved da lives of three humans, including my daughter's. Anything you need, just name it.
Sitting in Beelzemon's living room, they were silent. They knew things were bad. Lucemon closed his eyes and concentrate, his wings disappeared.
- Much better. I don't need them right now.
Stephen gave him an angry look.
- Who gave you the right to fight our battles for us? It is our duty to keep both worlds safe, not yours! What do you think we are? A bunch of weaklings? Is that it?
Gaomon seemed surprised by his outburst, but she didn't say anything.
Lucemon shook his head.
- Calm down, boy. I didn't come here to fight your battles for you.
Stephen growled.
- You've got a lot of nerve thinking you can just barge in here and fight that Digimon. He was ours and you can't just shove yourself into a part of our life you have no business in. Got it?
Hope stood up and gave Stephen an angry look.
- Hey, leave him alone! He didn't do anything wrong!
His eyes widened.
- You're protecting him? You don't even know him!
She glared at him.
- I know he saved my life and Angel's. He came here to help us and warn us about something bad.
Stephen looked even angrier.
- It's your fault. If you could hold your own in battle, you wouldn't need saving.
She clenched her fists.
- I beg your pardon?
He snorted.
- You should. How are we supposed to keep both worlds safe, if we're stuck babysitting you?
She growled.
- What did you just say?
They clenched their fists and gave each other a challenging look.
Lucemon looked sad.
- Please, don't fight. Friends are not supposed to fight.
Stephen glared at him.
- Stay out of this, Lucifermon and she's certainly not my friend.
Hope took a step forward.
- First of all, It's Lucemon and he's a good Digimon. Secondly, I am not your friend? Well, fine! 'Cause I…
Beelzemon gave her a stern look.
- Hope, that's enough.
Stephen sniggered.
- You're such a pain in the neck.
SMACK!
He held his red cheek, his eyes wide with shock.
- You slapped me!?
He growled with fury.
- I'm out of here.
He left and Gaomon ran to catch up with him. Hope sat and looked down in shame.
- I shouldn't have done that.
Lucemon's voice sounded bitter.
- When I'm not being mistaken for THE Demon Lord, I cause discord.
Beelzemon felt sorry for him.
- It's not yer fault.
Lucemon sighed.
- I just wish people wouldn't judge me on first impression is all.
Beelzemon looked at him.
- A man who helped me find my tamers once told me, Your outer form is unimportant, It's your inner life that defines your true nature and not a misperception of malice. Don't worry about it. Sooner or later, they'll see you for who you really are.
He gave a weak smile.
- I hope you're right. I came here to warn you. A group of four Digimon is wrecking havoc in the Digital World. Maybe they sent that Thunderbirdmon in the real world to destroy you, I don't know. But I do know who they are. There are Digimon working for me. Some of them are spies. I began to suspect that this Ravemon was up to no good, so I sent my spies after her. They came back with some really bad news. That Ravemon allied herself with three other Digimon who want to take over both worlds. The other three are Daemon, Reapermon and Dynasmon. There are also two Digimon working for them, Crescemon and Groundramon.
Kory's eyes widened with fear.
- We're not ready.
Bearmon looked at him with determination in his eyes.
- Ready or not, we have to fight! The fate of both worlds is in our hands.
Angel nodded.
- Bearmon's right.
Victoire laughed.
- Yeah. If they think we won't fight back, they have another thing coming. I'm gonna burst out the whoopin' stick on them and knock them into the next century, and that's a promise!
They looked at her with wide eyes.
- Sorry, guys, watching too much TV.
Elfmon smiled.
- If we stick together, we can defeat them. All we have to do is believe in ourselves and fight together as a team.
Wizardmon was looking at her and she looked away, her face beet red.
Beelzemon turned to Lucemon.
- Do you know anything else that might help us?
- I know they're of the highest levels. I had to come and warn you. But young Stephen is right. I can't fight your battles for you. You're the chosen ones. I will help you get to the Digital World, but when you get there, you're on your own. For the sack of both worlds, I hope you succeed. Azulongmon has faith in you and so do I. And Azulongmon has a message for you. He says you have to find the tags and the crests. Without them, you don't stand a chance against those four Digimon.
Beelzemon looked at him with curiosity.
- You know Azulongmon?
Lucemon gave a kind smile.
- Know him? He saved me from a terrible fate.
He showed them his left arm.
- Do you know what that is?
Beelzemon's eyes widened.
"How could I ever forget? This symbol caused tremendous damage when I fought Megidramon."
- It's da Digital Hazard sign.
Lucemon nodded.
- The Digimon who bear this mark can cause the destruction of the Digital World, and possibly this one, merely by existing. When Azulongmon told me about my tainted Mega form, what would happen if It was unleashed upon our world or any other, I asked him to help me. I told him that I didn't want to cause death and destruction. Azulongmon is a Sovereign, a god and nothing is impossible to a god. He completely sealed the Digital Hazard potential and I gave up this form for the sack of both worlds. I don't need it anyway, I have the power of a Mega.
Beelzemon shuddered.
"If I hadn't killed Leomon, Takato wouldn't have triggered Guilmon's dark digivolution. I killed an ally and nearly destroyed da Digital World."
Lucemon frowned.
- Something wrong?
Beelzemon shifted uneasily and ran a hand through his hair.
- No, I'm fine.
"If I Keep telling myself that, I might start ta believe it… Oh, yeah, like sarcasm is gonna help…"
Lucemon looked at them.
- Azulongmon also taught me how to be at peace with myself. My kind tend to have a conflicting split personality. But thanks to our Sovereign, I found peace.
Hope smiled.
- I'm happy for you, my friend. What you did for the sack of both worlds was pure selflessness and we're not gonna forget that. I wish you only the best.
He returned the smile.
- You have a good heart, child. Don't let anyone corrupt it.
Beelzemon stood up.
- I suggest we prepare for our trip to da Digital World. We have ta get there as soon as possible.
Hope sighed.
- So what are we gonna do? Go for a walk through town and hope we get lucky enough to come across a Digiportal?
Beelzemon smiled.
- Just leave it to us, mon. We can sense them.
The kids went back home to leave a note for their parents. While they gathered a few things, Lucemon waited in the living room. Seeing a picture frame on the wall, he took a closer look at it.
"Is that Beelzemon's rookie form? Those kids have a Digivice, so they must be his tamers. They really seem to like him and they look so happy. The chosen ones are so lucky."
A sad sigh escaped his lips as he stood gazing at the picture.
They all gathered in the living room, ready to go and they left.
Angel turned to Beelzemon.
- First, we have to find Stephen and Gaomon.
Victoire sighed.
- Where could he be? Maybe he's home. Did any of you call him?
Takao shuddered.
- Yeah, I did. His mom answered the phone. She was very cold and she said I got the wrong number. That was weird.
Lucemon looked worried.
- He's been rude to me, but I forgive him and I hope he's all right.
They kept searching for Stephen. Wizardmon looked at Lucemon.
- Not to be prying or anything, but you look sad, my friend. Is there anything troubling you?
Lucemon turned to him.
- Huh? Oh. Just thinking. You are so lucky, you, chosen mon to have a partner. Everybody's got one but me.
Hope smiled.
- Life will reward you for your kindness, you'll see. Never lose hope, Lucemon. Good things happen to good people. It's only a matter of time before your wish come true.
He returned the smile.
- Oh, look. I think we found your friend.
Victoire ran to Stephen.
- Have you been here the whole time?
He didn't answer. She sighed.
- Come on, Stephen, what the hell is going on?
He glared at her.
- None of your business.
Angel walked over to him.
- Look, we're going to the Digital World because a group of four evil Digimon want to take over both worlds. Are you with us?
He looked frustrated.
- Yeah, yeah, whatever…
He followed them, Gaomon right behind him. They found a Digiportal and the next minute, they were gone. They made quite a hard landing in the Digital World. Angel groaned.
- Oww! I hate that!
Victoire dusted the dirt off her clothes.
- Yeah, me too!
They heard an evil laugh.
- If you think that hurt, imagine what you'd feel with my claws ripping you apart.
A Digimon jumped and landed a few feet from them. He looked like a red fox wearing black leather. Takao's eyes widened.
- What kind of Digimon is that?
He looked at his D-Ark.
- Fangmon, Demon Beast Digimon, Champion level. Special attacks are Blast Coffin and Snipe Steal.
Angel clenched her fists.
- Okay, now I'm REALLY pissed off!! Guys, I think we should teach him a lesson!
Beelzemon was about to attack, when Lucemon grabbed his arm.
- Wait, he's only a champion level. Let the kids handle him. They need to gain experience, otherwise they'll never learn.
Beelzemon's eyes widened.
- Huh? But what if Hope get hurt?
Lucemon looked at him.
- She won't. She's got six other tamers to back her up. And you can still interfere if necessary.
Fangmon laughed evilly.
- All hail Lord Daemon!
Kory growled.
- Let's get him!
- Tsukaimon digivolve to… Darcmon!
She turned into an angel with two sets of white feathered wings and a red turban.
- Gaomon digivolve to… Gaogamon!
She was bigger and she had white fur around her neck.
- Bearmon digivolve to… Grizzlymon!
He turned into a much bigger bear with a moon crescent on his forehead, huge claws and a pair of gloves with metal spikes.
- Coronamon digivolve to… Firamon!
He grew wings as well as a mane.
- Dorumon digivolve to… Dorugamon!
He grew bigger wings and turned a much darker shade of purple.
- Elfmon digivolve to… Magykmon!
She was wearing a grey tunic with mystical symbols on it and a light blue cape and she had a purple staff with a pink crystal.
Hope smiled.
- Let's show him what we're made of.
Jamal punched the air while grinning widely.
- YAY!!
- Flame Dive!
- Spiral Blow!
- Starlight Spell!
Wizardmon attacked.
- My turn. Let's finish this. Thunder Cloud! Did you honestly think you could defeat such a large group of Digimon?
He loaded the enemy Digimon's data. Hope gave him an angry look.
- Wizardmon, no!
She clenched her fists, turned and walked away. He hung his head. Lucemon looked at Beelzemon.
- See now, they can do it. And if they need help, you'll be there for them. About your daughter… just remember that she'll never learn if you do everything for her. She has to grow up sooner or later, just like Digimon have to digivolve.
"Grow up? So she can leave me like Ai and Mako did? I'm such a wretched, selfish mon…"
Lucemon turned to the rest of them.
- I must go now. I hope we'll meet again, someday. The best of luck.
He left. Hope looked sad. Wizardmon reached a hand to her arm and gripped it in comfort.
- Don't be sad, I'm sure we'll see our friend again.
She turned to look away and he dropped his hand.
- Please, don't be angry with me. At this point, we don't have a choice. If we don't load data, we'll never digivolve to higher levels. Don't think for a second that I enjoy doing this, but the fate of both worlds is in our hands.
She turned to him and sighed.
- I guess you're right. I'm sorry, Wizardmon.
He looked her straight in the eyes.
- It's all right, Hope. I am by your side and together there is nothing we can't do.
She smiled.
- We make a pretty good team, do we?
He brightened.
- That we do. The others are eating. Let's join them, shall we?
She kept smiling as they made their way to the group.