I own Demi Deermon, Beelzemon's new Mode Change and his attacks.
The Dynasmon from my story has nothing to do with the "Frontier" one and isn't The Royal Knight.
The spiral is a symbol for many things, including truth, harmony and evolution.
I don't own the songs. This one is "Indestructible", by Disturbed. Song lyrics are both italic and bold.
You want action? I'll give you a run for your money! :D
Chapter 8 : Hell Unleashed
Takao's eyes widened when he heard the panicked screams and saw the villagers running. Two Demi Deermon ran for shelter. A tentomon and a Betamon followed them.
Angel flailed her arms.
- Come back! Running away is useless! We have to fight!
Prairiemon, Bucchiemon and other Champion Digimon prepared themselves for battle. The Digidestined and their partners joined them. They heard evil laughters. Hope shuddered when she saw the enemy. Red, winged demons with strange markings on their bodies, brandishing pitchforks. She took her D-Ark.
- Boogeymon, Demon Man type Digimon, is the Champion form of Phelesmon, which is a terrible Digimon known to grant wishes in exchange for souls.
Wizardmon pulled on her sleeve.
- There's a dozen of them.
Victoire shuddered and Angel looked angry.
- Digivolving time!
- Elfmon digivolve to… Magykmon!
- Coronamon digivolve to… Firamon!
- Bearmon digivolve to… Grizzlymon
- Dorumon digivolve to… Dorugamon!
- Gaomon digivolve to… Gaogamon!
- Tsukaimon digivolve to… Darcmon!
Gazimon looked at Darcmon with wide eyes.
- The Goddess of the Battlefield!
A Palmon and a Chuumon ran past them. A Numemon and a Gekomon joined the Champions ready for battle. The Numemon looked furious.
- Let's show Daemon that he doesn't own us!
One of the Boogeymon flew over to the villagers.
- Did you think you could hide? Did you honestly think Lord Daemon wouldn't find you? Well, think again. Ruby Eye!
The village started to burn. The other Boogeymon laughed evilly. Gaogamon was furious.
- Why don't you get down there and fight, you, stinking coward! I'll show you what a real Digimon can do!
The Boogeymon cackled with glee and attacked. Darcmon was busy fighting another one. Beelzemon heard shouting nearby.
- Help! Somebody help me, please!
A small Yokomon was trapped in a ring of fire that was slowly closing in on her.
- HANG ON, KID! I'M GONNA SAVE YA!
Beelzemon flew over to her, picked her up and took her to safety. She looked at him with wide eyes.
- You're a demon, but you're not like them.
He grinned.
- Got that right. I'm nothing like them.
She nodded.
- Thank you…
He interrupted her.
- Later. Take cover. This is no place fer a kid.
She did as he said. He was about to join the battle, but the scene before him stopped him in his track. His Digimon friends were hard pressed by the enemy falling furiously upon them, Wizardmon was unconscious and Magykmon was holding his hand, crying silently. His eyes filled with horror.
"This can't be happening! What am I gonna do? What can I do? I wish I could help."
Another mission
The powers have called me away
Another time to carry the colors again
My motivation an oath I've sworn to defend
To win the honor of coming back home again
DigiGnomes flew past him, giggling.
"What's happening to me? I feel strange…"
- Beelzemon Mode Change to… SNAKE GOD MODE!
No explanation will matter after we being
Unlock the dark destroyer that's burried within
His three eyes were still green and he still had black feathered wings, but snakes had sprouted from his body. Some of them were brown, others were white with black stripes. The helmet was gone and he had a headdress of five snake heads made of gold on his head. He advanced, his wings spreading ominously. He threw his head back and growled in fury as he flung himself at the enemy.
My true vocation
And now my unfortunate friend
You will discover a war you're unable to win
- CRUSHING HOLD!
The snakes were extensions of himself and they attacked the enemy. They wrapped themselves around a Boogeymon and squeezed, crushing him to death. The Boogeymon exploded into a cloud of data that scattered away.
I'll have you know
That I've become Indestructible
Determination that is incorruptible
From the other side
A terror to behold
Annihilation will be unavoidable
When they saw that, the other Digimon regained hope. Turning to a Boogeymon, A Gabumon and an Elecmon launched their combined attack onto him.
- Blue Blaster!
- Super Thunder Strike!
Every broken enemy will know
That their opponent had to be invincible
Take a last look around while you're alive
I'm an indestructible master of war!
Prairiemon and Bucchiemon attacked as well.
- Hare's Ear!
- Talon Arrow!
Another reason
Another cause for me to fight
Another fuse uncovered
Now, for me to light
My dedication
To all that I've sworn to protect
Kory looked at the others.
- I think now is the time to use that card deck.
He handed them a couple of cards.
Victoire took a card and swiped it through her D-Ark.
- DIGI MODIFY! HYPER SPEED ACTIVATE!
I carry out my orders
Without a regret
A declaration
Embedded deep under my skin
A permanent reminder of how it began
Darcmon became a blur and attacked.
- Dancing Sword!
Jamal narrowed his eyes.
- My turn. DIGI MODIFY! HISYARUMON ACTIVATE!
No hesitation when I am commanded to strike
You need to know that you're in for the fight of your life
Firamon roared.
- Legendary Dragon Blade!
Wizardmon groaned as he regained consciousness. Hope breathed a sigh of relief.
- Are you all right?
He nodded.
You will be shown
How I've become indestructible
Determination that is incorruptible
From the other side
A terror to behold
Annihilation will be unavoidable
- I've been better, but I can fight. They need our help and It's time to show the enemy what we're made of. I think It's time to use that crest of yours.
She looked determined.
- All right.
She swiped her crest through her D-Ark.
- DIGI MODIFY! MATRIX DIGIVOLUTION ACTIVATE!
Every broken enemy will know
That their opponent had to be invincible
Take a last look around while you're alive
I'm an indestructible master of war!
- Wizardmon digivolve to… Mystimon!
He was tall, dressed in red and purple and he had armor plates embedded with blue stones. Hope looked at her D-Ark.
- Mystimon is a Magic Warrior Digimon. Well-versed in chivalry and magic, he attacks foes using an enchanted sword and crystal ball.
I'm indestructible
Determination that is incorruptible
From the other side
A terror to behold
Annihilation will be unavoidable
She looked at him with wide eyes.
- We did it, you digivolved to Ultimate.
He smiled at her. He surrounded his crystal ball with fire and threw it at the nearest Boogeymon.
- Core Dart!
Every broken enemy will know
That their opponent had to be invincible
Take a last look around while you're alive
I am indestructible
Indestructible
The Boogeymon started to dissolve into data. Beelzemon Snake Mode pulled out his guns and pointed them at the enemy.
- DARK WRATH!
Indestructible
Determination that is incorruptible
From the other side
A terror to behold
Annihilation will be unavoidable
He fired lasers made of pure dark energy at them. Two Boogeymon exploded into clouds of data.
Grizzlymon growled.
- Maul Attack!
Every broken enemy will know
That their opponent had to be invincible
Take a last look around while you're alive
I'm an indestructible master of war!
Angel nodded.
- Nine down, three to go.
Takao swiped a card through his D-Ark.
- DIGI MODIFY! POWER BOOST ACTIVATE!
Dorugamon attacked.
- Cannon Ball!
Angel smiled and swiped a card through her D-Ark.
- DIGI MODIFY! MAGIC BOOST CHIP ACTIVATE!
Magykmon attacked.
- Starlight Spell!
Mystimon sent surrounded flames from his sword to his opponent.
- Blast Fire!
A Kokatorimon flew over to them.
- Hey, leave some for me! Tetra Fire!
The Boogeymon was turned to stone. He fell to his doom, hit the ground and shattered into bits of data. Beelzemon reverted to his Blast Mode form.
- Oww! Now, I have a hell of a headache.
Victoire clenched her fists.
- Get the last one! Let's finish this!
An Angewomon stopped the last Boogeymon from fleeing.
- Heaven's Charm!
He started to dissolve into data.
Beelzemon seeing her marvelled at her exquisite beauty. When she caught him staring, he blushed furiously and turned to look away.
Angel punched the air.
- We did it! We taught those nasty Boogeymon a lesson!
The chosen mon reverted to their Rookie form and Mystimon reverted to his Champion form. Hope smiled.
- Yes, we did it. As long as we fight side by side, we can't lose.
The villagers cheered. A Digimon appeared out of nowhere. He looked at them with an evil smile on his face.
- This isn't over.
Kory took his D-Ark.
- Dynasmon, Exalted Knight Digimon. He is very chivalrous and follows the code of bushido, valuing justice above all else. As such, he will swear loyalty to one who he senses as being just, even if they are evil!
He groaned.
- Oh, great. An extremist…
Dynasmon made a step forward.
- Enjoy your little victory while you still can. Lord Daemon will rule both worlds and there's nothing you can do to stop him.
Takao looked at him.
- That's where you're wrong. You don't know who you're dealing with.
Dynasmon laughed.
- Gee, let me guess. The tamers? When Lord Daemon takes over your world, you, humans will be the tamed ones. Lord Daemon will destroy the remaining tamers and the Digimon who associated with them. The rest of your kind will be nothing more than domesticated pets performing for his enjoyment.
Victoire clenched her fists.
- If you think we won't fight back, you have another thing coming!
Beelzemon looked him straight in the eyes.
- I don't know what Daemon's been telling you, but the tamers don't treat us like pets. You sound just like Zhuqiaomon. If you're looking for justice, you're looking the wrong way.
Dynasmon looked at him with a crooked smile.
- Lord Daemon knows everything that's happening in the Digital World. He knows spies have been sent to watch us. He knows your friend Lucemon went to the human world to warn you. When we're through with him, he won't be able to warn anyone.
Beelzemon laughed.
- I wouldn't mess with Lucemon if I were you. It's never a good idea to piss off a Lucemon, good or evil… Look, It's not too late fer you. You could at least try to see Daemon's lies for what they truly are.
Dynasmon glared at him.
- Humans are the lie! Just because they created us, they think they own us. When Lord Daemon takes over both worlds, the tamers will die and we will free ourselves from the humans! We will live in a golden age of freedom and prosperity and the humans will be punished for their crimes!
Beelzemon shook his head.
- I see you can't be reasoned with. Well, at least, I've tried. I'll give you a fair warning. The tamers are our friends. Should any of you try to harm them, then we shall destroy you. Six villagers died in that battle against the Boogeymon. Don't you have any remorses, any regrets for what you've done?
Dynasmon growled.
- Remorse? Regret? Those Digimon were criminals! They harbored humans, they deserved to be destroyed! This is OUR world! Human trespassers must die!
Beelzemon clenched his fists, shaking with fury.
- No remorse? You, wretch! You will pay for what you've done! You will rue the day you crossed path with us! Maybe I'll deal with you personally.
Dynasmon laughed.
- You could try.
Prairiemon looked positively furious.
- GET HIM, GET HIM GOOD!!
But before they could move, Dynasmon was gone.
- COME BACK, YOU COWARD!!
Angewomon shook her head.
- Yelling skyward is not gonna help. Do something useful. I'll tend to those who are injured and give first aid where necessary.
Hope turned to Wizardmon
- Where are you going?
He sighed and looked her straight in the eyes.
- I want to help and put my healing powers to good use. I need you to let me do this, Hope.
She looked at her crest and then at him.
- The crest of compassion and us being two of a kind isn't a coincidence, isn't?
He had a serious look on his face.
- There is no such thing as coincidence. Where I come from, in Witchelny, that's the first thing we learn. If something happens, It's either because it was meant to happen or because you've made a mistake somewhere.
She gave him a kind smile.
- Do what you must and assist Angewomon as best as you can.
He nodded and walked away. She turned to Beelzemon.
- Maybe you should help Bucchiemon save what's left of the villagers' personal belongings.
He walked away, grumbling.
"Wizardmon get to assist Angewomon and I'm stuck with Fairy Boy… No fair…"
Hope helped as best as she could. When her partner came back, she looked at him with concern.
- Wizardmon, you look terrible. Healing so many injured Digimon after such a fight…
He gave her a weak smile.
- It was worth it.
Having lost a lot of energy, he reverted to his Rookie form.
- Wizardmon?
He looked at her.
- I'm Candlemon, now.
Tears fell down her cheeks.
- Don't cry, Hope. I'll be all right. I just need to get some rest.
He closed his eyes and fell asleep. Beelzemon walked over to her, looked at Candlemon and squeezed her shoulder reassuringly.
- He's gonna be all right.
She nodded.
- What about the village?
He sighed.
- The fire took their homes. The village will have to be rebuilt. Some belongings and food were spared by the fire, but that is all that's left.
Bucchiemon joined them.
- Many villages have been rebuilt only to be destroyed again. Daemon will never leave us alone.
Beelzemon clenched his fists, shaking with anger.
"I killed an innocent and nearly destroyed da Digital World ten years ago. I have to live with it every day of my life. Daemon is a power-hungry monster who doesn't feel any guilt or remorse for the lives he's been taking. He's gonna kill again and again. I can't let him do that. I'm guilty of too much, already. He's not gonna win this war. Not If I have anything to do with it!"
Hope turned to Bucchiemon.
- What are you gonna do?
He sighed.
- We'll have to rebuilt the village somewhere else. They'll find us wherever we are, but we can't stay here. You saw us fighting, we're not cowards. But what about the In-Training? We have to protect the kids. With everything that's happening, we don't even have time to train them. If they can't digivolve to Rookie, they don't stand a chance.
Beelzemon nodded.
- You're right. Whatever happens, you must protect the kids.
An hour later, the other tamers and their Digimon joined them, followed by Prairiemon. They looked tired, but none of them complained. Stephen seemed angry, but he didn't say anything. Prairiemon looked at them.
- You did everything you could. You have our gratitude for that. Now, you must leave and find the crests. Only you can stop this madness.
Beelzemon's eyes filled with rage.
- I'm gonna break something!!
Bucchiemon gave him a weak smile.
- I don't think there's anything left to break.
Hope shook her head.
- Save it for when you get your hands on Daemon.
A harsh laugh escaped him.
- Count on it.
Floramon and Gazimon joined them and gave them provisions for the journey. The kids sighed. Gazimon gave them a questioning look.
- Is there something wrong?
Beelzemon turned to him.
- We can't accept…
Floramon made a step forward.
- Don't insult us. We'll be fine. We have some food left and we can get more.
He nodded.
- All right, then.
Floramon looked at them.
- Here, have some bread. You all look hungry and tired.
She shook Candlemon awake and gave him some bread. Then she turned to hope.
- Observe and learn.
- Candlemon digivolve to… Wizardmon!
She looked at Floramon with wide-eyes.
- What just happened?
Floramon smiled.
- Digimon need food to create the energy they need to fight and digivolve. That helps a lot.
Hope looked embarrassed.
- Oh, okay.
Floramon laughed.
- Don't be embarrassed, It's not your fault. We were fighting for our lives and you'll eventually learn how to take care of your partner.
Beelzemon stood up.
- We should go, now.
- I'm coming with you…
Angewomon walked over to them. Beelzemon felt butterflies fluttering in his stomach, his legs felt like jelly and his mind was under siege with emotion.
"What the hell is happening to me!?"
Angewomon looked at them.
- If you'll have me, that is.
Hope smiled.
- Of course, a little help is always welcome.
He felt alarmed, yet knew not wherefore.
"Aww, crap."
Jamal nodded.
- Now, let's go, we don't have time to lose!
They bid farewell to their friends and left.
Victoire sighed.
- If we're looking for the crests and we don't even know where to look, how the hell are we supposed to find them? Incroyable…
Stephen snorted.
- Yeah, sarcasm helps a lot…
Gaomon sighed. Angewomon stopped in her track.
- I see a forest. Maybe It's a good place to start looking.
Victoire shuddered.
- As long as we don't come across killer bee Digimon or vicious Dobermann Digimon, that's all right with me. And we don't go our separate ways. In horror movies, when the characters go their separate ways, that's when the killer get them one by one.
A nervous laugh escaped her. Tsukaimon jumped on her shoulder.
- Don't worry, Victoire. I'll protect you.
Beelzemon tried to reassure her.
- Yeah, and any digi-killer lurking in these woods would have to deal with me first. None of them stand a chance against me. I'm a Mega, I'm going first, follow me.
They all followed him. The forest was dark and gloomy. Victoire looked at her friends.
- I'm not a coward, but I'm not sure I like the Digital World. I mean, innocent Digimon were killed by a vicious Demon Lord, those who survived lost many friends, villages are destroyed or burned to the ground and both worlds are in danger.
Kory nodded.
- Yeah, I know what you mean.
She gave him a weak smile.
- I'm trying to help as much as I can, but I wish I could do more.
Angel looked at her.
- We're doing everything we can, it'll get better when we find the crests.
Victoire shuddered again.
- What I'm trying to say is, I won't let you down. Whatever happens, you can count on me.
Jamal nodded.
- That's good to know.
She smiled.
- I know I can be sarcastic or annoying sometimes, but I'm trying hard to do what's right. I'm not the easiest person in the world to befriend, but I'll try to do better.
Takao turned to her.
- Nobody's asking you to be perfect. Everybody has faults. You do too and we can't hold it against you.
She chuckled.
- Yeah, I do, but I know that as long as I stay true to myself, everything is gonna be all right. AAARRRGGG!!
One of the trees was glowing and the light was so bright that they had to shield their eyes. The bright light emanating from the tree floated over to her and a crest fell into her hands.
- My tag and crest! It's the crest of truthfulness. I don't know how I know, but I do.
She showed them her crest. The symbol on the crest was a spiral. She smiled.
- Great, now we can get out of here.
They stepped out of the woods as night fell on the Digital World. Hoped breathed a sigh of relief.
- I really would hate to be stuck in these woods after dark. Let's go make a place to sleep for tonight.
Bearmon yawned.
- I love that idea.
Kory looked at them.
- I think we should take turns standing guard.
Beelzemon agreed.
- I'm the first guard.
Angewomon turned to them.
- I can go after that.
Kory nodded.
- And then, I'll finish up the night.
Exhausted, they all fell asleep, except Beelzemon and Hope.
- Beelzemon? Are you all right?
He looked at her.
- Yeah, I'm fine. Why wouldn't I be?
She shrugged.
- I don't know. You seem different somehow.
He gave her a questioning look and she explained.
- You seemed distracted, today. You spaced out on me twice and you didn't eat your supper. What's going on?
He turned to look away.
- Nothing, I'm fine.
She gave him a "yeah, right" look, even though he couldn't see her. She decided to drop it and get some sleep.
Beelzemon sighed.
"She's an angel of light and I, an angel of darkness. I must look repulsive to her."