Chapter 8: The Wall of Fire

While the children sleep and Clavis Angemon and Gennai argue about this situation that they managed to get the children involved in Apocalyamon knows that the children will now head to his castle and he managed to locate the holders of hope, innocence, life and light and plans on bringing them to him.

"Karatenmon those children are going to come to this castle and I want you to prepare a trap for them. We are going to let them walk in and I want them to go to the basement where the wall of fire is located and that is where we are going to attack them. I have also located the children of hope and light and I plan on bringing them here to be part of my trap and with their power I will be unstoppable." Apocalyamon said

"Master I understand and I know a way to bring them here." Karatenmon said

"Very well how do you plan on doing so?" Apocalyamon asked

"We disguise our selves as someone they trust and bring them here where we could put your plan into action." Karatenmon said

"Very well the portal will be open and please hurry for we must have these 2 special children here before those pests come and ruin everything." Apocalyamon said

Karatenmon went through the portal to the real world where he appeared in Heighten View Terrace Japan where he found 2 children playing at the park and he knew these children were who he needed to help out. Karatenmon then spilt himself into 2 then transformed into 2 people that these children trusted.

"Tk, do you sense something weird that is going to happen to us?" Little Kari asked

"Yeah I can't explain it but it is going to happen soon but I have no clue to what it is." Tk said

"Tai wonders why I only talk to you and not him but you are the only one who understands me and I am glad our brothers are friends or we would have never met." Kari said

"Well I am glad we are friends as well, you are my only friend for my mom doesn't let me go anywhere without her. I am glad she took me to the park today but it seems that no one is here today." Tk said

"You know I sometimes dream about 2 angels that look over us, one is this tall man wrapped in white and blue cloth with 6 wings and a woman wrapped in white with a pink feather ribbon and 2 big wings." Kari said

"I dream about them as well, the male angel has long red hair with a mask covering his face and the woman has long blond hair with a mask covering her face as well." Tk said

"Yeah that is right, I wonder if they are our guardian angels and are watching over us." Kari asked

"I know they are for mom always tells me that it was angels who brought me to her and they will forever watch over me." Tk said

"Kari please come here we are going now." Kari's mom said

"Tk come on we have to get going as well." Tk's dad said

"Where are we going daddy?" Tk asked

"We are going somewhere special and I don't want to ruin the surprise." Tk's dad said

"Kari we are going there as well so hurry up and get your stuff for we are going to be leaving in 5 minutes." Kari's mom said

"Ok we will be right back." Tk said

Tk and Kari ran to gather their things not realizing that their parents are possessed by Karatenmon. Tk and Kari then returned and the 4 left to another dimension where they were in Apocalyamon's castle. They did not realize that they were in danger for they were trapped in an illusion. Meanwhile back at the cave of hope Gennai is monitoring the remaining crests when the powers of hope innocence life and light started to glow rapidly and Gennai grabbed the crests and ran to Clavis Angemon.

"Clavis the powers of the crests are reacting very strangely, what does it mean?" Gennai asked

"It means that the holders of those crests are in danger for Apocalyamon has captured them and plan on using their powers to his advantage." Clavis Angemon said

"It is time we get the children up for we now have no time to lose for if Apocalyamon gets them to use their power they could destroy everything." Gennai said

"The children and I will leave but we won't use the crests I know who I am going to give my powers and life to in order to strengthen the seal the other 6 are going to create." Clavis Angemon said

"I will hold the crests here and then I will guard the castle for it might be the last strong hold of the digital world." Gennai said

Clavis Angemon went to wake the other children to prepare them to head to Apocalyamon's castle to face the final battle against the evil king himself.

"Children things have changed for now we are doing a rescue mission as well as sealing the evil lord away." Clavis Angemon said

"What do you mean rescue mission? We are all here and we are waiting for information as to get to Apocalyamon's castle." Izzy said

"That is right child of knowledge but it seems that Apocalyamon has discovered who the child of hope, innocence, and life along with the child of light are and currently has them in his castle." Clavis Angemon said

"How do you know that they are here?" Sora asked

"I know this, for their crests were rapidly acting up which means they are here and in danger." Clavis Angemon said

"How did they get here?" Tai asked

"I have no clue as to how they got here but I do know that their lives are in danger but Apocalyamon will not kill them for the simple fact that he wants their powers but needs them alive in order to use them." Clavis Angemon said

"If they are here then do you know who they are?" Mimi asked

"I do know right now they are currently 4 years old and there is one boy and one girl. These 2 are very important and if Apocalyamon figures out how to make them use their powers for him to control then we will have to kill the source of his powers. So it is important that we hurry before he discovers how to tap into their powers." Clavis Angemon said

"Then what are we waiting for I think this takes priority above anything else." Joe said

"I agree for if they are here then maybe we could use their powers to help us seal Apocalyamon away for good." Matt said

"Once we go into Apocalyamon's castle then there is no turning back so are all of you children ready to face Apocalyamon and his army for the final time?" Clavis Angemon asked

"Yes I say we go and get this over with." Mimi said

Clavis Angemon guided the digidestined to Apocalyamon's castle where they knew that they had to be on guard. Meanwhile Karatenmon continues to watch over the children of hope, innocence, life, and light making them as comfortable as possible.

"Hello children what do you think of this wonderful place?" Karatenmon asked

"Where are we?" Tk asked

"Why you are in a magical place where anything could happen! Things here the children control how things are ran we serve you and you could do what ever you want." Karatenmon said

"Where are our parents?" Tk asked

"They are currently sleeping and you don't have to be afraid for they are fine." Karatenmon said

"Please leave us." Tk said

"Very well, young master." Karatenmon said

Karatenmon left Tk and Kari alone and told Apocalyamon how the children are coming along while Tk and Kari talk about what is going on.

"Tk I don't like this place one bit." Kari said

"Don't be scared as long as we stay together then we will be fine." Tk said

"How do you know?" Kari asked

"I know because our angels are watching over us." Tk said

"Thank you Tk I'm not as afraid now but I still don't like this place." Kari said

"I know I don't like this place either but we have to have hope that our guardian angels are watching over us." Tk said

"I am glad you are here with me or I will be very scared right now." Kari said

"Here let's hold hands that way we know that the other one is still here." Tk said

Meanwhile the digidestined made it to Apocalyamon's castle and were planning how they were going to get in the castle.

"Children once we are in the castle you are going to have to find the wall of fire because that is the only place strong enough to seal him away. I am going to look for the children of hope and light for I could use my powers to find them. I am linked to the child who holds the crest of innocence and I will be able to find him and the child of light." Clavis Angemon said

"We should take precaution when entering this castle for we don't know what to expect." Joe said

"If anything happens then we should fall back and approach the castle differently." Sora said

The children and Clavis Angemon separated to follow or the plan of action, Tai and the children started to head towards the basement while Clavis Angemon headed to the 4th floor of the castle to find the children of hope and light.

"Tk someone is coming." Kari said

"I know but I sense that who ever it is will protect us." Tk said

"How do you know?" Kari asked

"I think our guardian angels have sent him to us." Tk said

"Hello children my name is Clavis Angemon and I am here to protect you." Clavis Angemon said

"Did our guardian angels send you?" Tk asked

"Who is your guardian angels young one?" Clavis Angemon asked

"Well there is a man with long red hair and white and blue clothes. He wears a mask with and he has 6 beautiful wings while the woman has long blond hair and wears white clothes with a long pink feathered ribbon around her. She also wears a mask and has 2 beautiful wings." Tk said

"I know who you speak of and they are friends of mine, they did send me to watch over you and know that they are always guiding and protecting you." Clavis Angemon said

Clavis Angemon picked up young Tk and Kari to get them away from Apocalyamon but he also found Tk's dad and Kari's mom and also got them away from the castle. Meanwhile Tai and the others made it to the basement where they were attacked by Karatenmon and the rest of the army. With the 6 Digimon in their highest form they were able to defend themselves along with the children. Finally they were able to break through the army and make it to Apocalyamon himself. Apocalyamon was not looking at the digidestined but watching the wall of fire.

"It is amazing that this area will decide our fates; this wall of fire is truly mesmerizing for it contains power and strength." Apocalyamon said

"Apocalyamon why are you stalling?" Matt said

"Do you children think you have enough power to face me yet?" Apocalyamon asked

"What do you mean by that?" Izzy said

'Tell me why the sovereigns fear me that they send 6 children here to stop me when they don't even have enough power to stop me?" Apocalyamon said

"Tai what is wrong?" War Greymon asked

"How do we know we could defeat him?" Tai asked

"You have to have hope and trust in your friends." Gerudumon said

"But is the bond of our friendship strong enough to get us through this?" Sora asked

"You are different from Apocalyamon for you have compassion, hope, love and the power of friendship but you have to trust in that power and nothing will stop you." Metal Garurumon said

"We are just kids how are we going to do anything about it." Matt asked

"Kids hold the power of innocence and their spirits are stronger than a grownup that is why you are here but you have to trust in each other and trust in us and we will defeat him." Mega Kabuterimon said

"We have made it this far by trusting in each other and I am glad we were able to share this enlighting experience." Izzy said

"Never forget what you each have brought here and your traits and friendship will guide you through the roughest times." Lillymon said

"I am sincerely grateful for being here with all of you. I got to make new friends and share this experience with some old friends as well." Mimi said

"Rely on each other and that is when the friendship strengthens." Zudomon said

"I learned a lot by being here for if it wasn't for you all I would have never gained the courage to protect my friends and I wouldn't be reliable for I would have failed." Joe said

"They are right we came here together and no matter what we have to trust in our friendship." Matt said

"We also must have the courage to fight for our friends." Tai said

"We also must fight for the ones we love the most as well." Sora said

"Touching speech but you children still haven't answered my question, why did the sovereigns send 6 children to stop me when they don't have the powers to do so themselves?" Apocalyamon asked

"They sent us for a child's spirit is strong and a child maintains their innocence better than anybody else." The digidestined said

With that their crests started to glow while Apocalyamon started to fire upon them. The powers of their crests created a shield protecting them. With this going on the Digimon decided to attack but Apocalyamon canceled out their attacks.

"You think your pathetic attacks will affect me. You have to do a lot more to me than that and I thought I had to fear you." Apocalyamon taunted

"I wonder if we could use our crests to provide more power to our Digimon." Izzy stated

"How do we do that?" Sora asked

I don't know but we have to do something. Tai said

"How about we focus the powers of the crests and send them to our Digimon?" Mimi suggested

"That is a brilliant idea Mimi, everyone focus the power of your crest to our Digimon." Izzy said

The children focused the powers of their crests and sent them to their Digimon providing them enough power to weaken Apocalyamon greatly so the children could seal him away. The Digimon used the powers of the crests and Apocalyamon couldn't keep up and his attacks were ineffective to the Digimon. With that the Digimon did one final attack upon Apocalyamon when the digidestined called out their crests to push Apocalyamon into the wall of fire then Clavis Angemon used all of his powers and gave them to the 2 younger children which they used to strengthen the seal. Tk and Kari returned back home with their parents but their parents don't remember a thing. Tk and Kari remember Clavis Angemon but they will never tell their families about him though. The digidestined then returned back to Seraphimon's castle where they celebrated their victory when the 4 sovereigns and Gennai came in.

"Well done children you have truly proven to be the beacon of hope we needed to save our world from disaster." Gennai said

"With that said your role in our world is not over but right now your journey ends here we will return you back to the time you came from and nobody will know you have ever left." Azulongmon said

"We appreciate everything you have done here and we look forward to seeing you again but this is a goodbye for now." Baihumon said

"Good luck children!" Zhuqiaomon said

"We look forward to seeing you again." Ebonwumon said

"We will give you a half hour to say goodbye from your friends before we return you home." Azulongmon said

The children bid their new friends goodbye and they said that they would never forget them and the 4 sovereigns opened a portal back to their own time where they returned but when they woke up they realized it was all a dream and that over time the dream faded into a distant memory which none of them could recall.