AN: About taking forever to update...my bad. Hopefully the next one will be out before finals start.
At night one sees things that are not regularly seen during the day. Certain problems can only be seen at night because that is when they are the most obvious to see. From prostitutes to drug dealer; things that are seldom found at day are obvious at night. The one exception is Matsuda Takato, someone who is out of place in this current sight. It has been five years since the incident with the D-Reaper, and Takato has done what one would expect from him; he has grown up. The once ten-year-old boy had grown to be a teenager like all children do in time. Wearing a similar apparel to what he had years ago, the tamer appeared to be on the look out for something.
Not seeing anything that caught his attention Takato turned back. "'Kay, Guilmon, coast is clear."
From behind him Guilmon walked out from the shadows appearing to be sneaking around. "Takato," the digimon said, "is it really necessary for me to be sneaking around at night?"
"We can't risk it, Guilmon." He responded. "Just be lucky that we are walking through a place where you don't stick out as much."
He was right. There were things in plain view that were more eye-catching than some red dinosaur after all they were walking through KabukichÅ, Tokyo's red light district, at night. As Guilmon turned around he saw a suspicious shady character trading something with another suspicious shady character. Though he was a powerful digimon he became worried about his partners safety.
"Um, Takato, are you sure that we should be here at night?"
"I kind of wished that we weren't but it was the best route to take coming from Nishi Shinjuku, seeing as the subway was full of people on their business trips. There was no way you were going to go unnoticed by those people."
Guilmon dropped on his bottom and sighted. "But, Takato, we haven't eaten anything since the morning, and it's already late."
"How can I forget with you reminding me every ten minutes?"
"How long 'till we get home?"
"We just got to reach the subway and hope that it is not as full as it was this afternoon." As the out of placed pair continued to walk down the desolated streets they could not help but feel they were being watched. Though no human eyes were on them they could not shake the feeling off. "Feels like we are being watched," said Takato.
At that moment, something received the attention of Guilmon. Sniffing the air the red dinosaur ran after it without thinking. Watching his partner run off Takato soon followed.
"Guilmon, wait."
Running through the streets at night had its advantages. For one, due to the area they were in, a running dinosaur did not catch the attention of anyone; Takato was thankful for that. But continuing with his search he soon found that he had lost all track of his partner.
"Great! He better not have smelt some sort of food."
Though a rouge dinosaur was not enough to catch the attention of a group of hooligans, an innocent looking fifteen year old stood out in plain view. Studying Takato, a small gang of four from across the street noticed that the well-shaven and well-dressed boy was searching for something. Not knowing anything about the tamer they approached him not, expecting any resistance.
"You lost, lil' boy?" Said one of the delinquents.
Watching the four of them walk up closer to himself Takato knew that he was in trouble. Not only did he just recently lose his partner, but he also knew that he would not be able to take one of them in a fistfight, much less four. Hoping that they would be reasoned with Takato tried talking to them. "Listen, guys..."
"Shut up, boy!" One of them said, punching his own hand.
They were all much bigger than him and looked like they had been in a recent brawl while Takato was the kind who would always try to avoid conflict at all cost. Though he had learned that sometimes fighting was the only way to solve a conflict he always tried his best to avoid any form of conflict.
"Looks like someone is past their bed time." Another one of them said.
"Yeah, the baby should be in bed, shouldn't he?" Said another.
"Look, guys." Responded Takato. "I am just trying to catch my train and would appreciate it if you let me go."
Trying to casually walk away he found it impossible due to one of the ruffians putting a hand on his shoulder preventing him from moving.
"Where do you think you're going?" He asked.
"Apparently, nowhere." Takato responded.
Though he wished he could avoid this fight completely, he knew that the only way out of it was to fight. Clenching his hand into a tight fist, Takato threw a punch only to have his wrist be caught by his target. Squeezing his wrist tighter, Takato felt his hand go numb. Attempting to escape the current predicament Takato threw another punch only to once again have it caught by a different person. With Takato not being able to move the gang member kneed the boy in the stomach. As the knee connected Takato felt the air escaping his lungs. Falling to the floor the hooligans laughed as Takato attempted to stand up.
"You better hope you have some money in your wallet. Otherwise we might have to make up for our time by using our imagination." Reaching for Takato's pocket, the gangster was derailed from his goal by an attack coming from Guilmon.
Out of nowhere Guilmon popped out and attacked the one mugging Takato. As their attention shifted from Takato to the digimon, the gang members thought they had a chance to make some money.
"Look, boys! It's one of them digimans! If we capture it we might be able to make some dough!"
Showing not fear the three of them rapidly approached the child digimon hoping to capture it, having forgotten about their fallen friend. Seeing them coming Guilmon opened his mouth and shot out a Fireball. Seeing it coming, the gangsters managed to dodge it but knew they would have to retreat when they say the destruction he had caused. Because the attack did not hit its target it instead hit a nearby car, eradicating it in the process.
"That thing blew up my car..." stuttered one of them.
"I think it would be best if we leave here right now, vowing nothing happened," the second gangster said.
"Agreed!" The rest said.
Picking up their fallen friend the three took off, leaving the tamer and his partner as they were. Walking over to his partner Guilmon began sniffing, him hoping it would accomplish something.
"Takato, you okay?"
"I'm fine, Guilmon." Takato responded holding his stomach. "Just got the wind knocked out of me, but we've been through worst."
"But if you got the wind knocked out of you, how are you still alive?"
Takato stood up "No Guilmon, it's a figure of speech."
"Since when does talking take on an appearance?"
"...Just forget about it, Guilmon." Looking around, Takato saw that they would have to get out of the KabukichÅ soon if he wanted to avoid confrontations like that. "The station should only be a few blocks away. The sooner we get out of here the better."
"Kay."
As they continued to walk Takato remembered a question that he wanted to ask but forgot it due to the previous situation. "Hey, Guilmon, why did you run off like that? You know how some people still are."
"Oh, well, I smelled something."
"And what was this something if you don't mind me asking?"
"It was a digimon."
"A digimon you say." Responded Takato taking out his golden D-Ark. Turning on the analyzer he saw that there were no digimon nearby. "Are you sure it was not food you smelled?"
"No! I'm certain that it was a digimon."
"If it was a digimon the D-Arc would have picked it up. Now, for the last time, are you sure that it was not food you smelled?"
"Well, as I was following the smell, it just disappeared. I tried looking for it but that is when I saw you being attacked by those guys."
"Don't remind me. So anyway, what type of digimon was it?"
"I don't know, but it smelled familiar."
"So do you mean that it's a digimon that we've encountered before?"
"I don't know."
"Well the analyzer doesn't say anything, but I'll bet that it was just your imagination that caused you to smell it."
"But Takato, I'm certain that it was a digimon!"
"Whether it was one or not we'll never know but, in the mean time, we have to get to the station before we miss our train."
Without saying another word Guilmon followed Takato towards their destination, hoping that they would not get interrupted along the way. Realizing that they were about to miss their train Takato began speeding forward, signaling Guilmon to take haste. In the short journey to the train station Guilmon did not feel as they were being watched, but still felt quite cautious. Finally reaching the station they were surprised that it was empty. The reason for this was quite simple; they had missed their train.
"Grea! Now we have to wait once again for another train to come," whined Takato.
"Sorry that we missed our train Takato." Said Guilmon, sounding remorseful.
"It's not your fault, Guilmon, we just haven't had the best day." He realized that Guilmon was still feeling a bit down, "Look on the bright side, we only have a few hours till the day ends."
Once again, it did nothing. Knowing that he should see how long he had until the next train arrived, Takato took out his D-Arc to check to time, as he was looking at the time, he saw that it was detecting another digimon nearby.
"Takato..."
"There is a digimon nearby."
Following the signal Takato saw that it was inside the subway tunnel. Studying the schedule, he saw that he had some time before the next one came. He then focused on his surroundings and made sure that no one was around to spot him going in, and possibly get injured if a conflict were to take place.
"Lets go, Guilmon."
Following his partner, the two ran alongside the rails hoping to stop the digimon from causing mischief. Finally reaching the area that the digivice pointed out they saw that no one was there.
"Damn, could this thing be broken."
Looking over at his partner, he saw that he was sniffing the floor they were standing on. "Takato, he's down here."
"Hmm," Takato began observing the area nearby and saw that there was a door labeled 'GROUND FLOOR'. Seeing that it was locked Guilmon took out the door with his Fireball attack. "Well that did the trick."
Entering, they immediately headed for the stairs and made their way downward. Reaching the ground floor they entered a dimly lit room covered in spider webs. Analyzing his D-Arc once again Takato saw the digimon should have been right in front of them.
"Okay, this is weird," Takato said, putting his digivice in his pocket.
Continuing to examine the area they were in he certain that the digivice was malfunctioning, and dismissed the thought of a wild digimon appearing beneath the subway. That is until Takato heard a voice calling out to him.
"You who proudly wields the power of the hazard, you and your partner are needed in our world."
"Guilmon, did you hear that voice?" There was no response. Turning around Takato saw that Guilmon was on the floor, screeching in pain. Takato went closer to his partner. "Guilmon, are you okay?"
"...It hurts."
To further aggravate the situation, he saw that there was light shining through his pocket. Taking out his D-Arc he saw that it was the cause of the light. Knowing that there were more important matters to woe over he tossed it to the side and focused on the well being of his partner.
"Guilmon, is there anything that I can do for you?"
Once again, the dinosaur did not respond. Takato did not know how to act. At that moment of doubt, he was trying to hold back his tears. For all he knew Guilmon was dying, and there was nothing that he could do about it.
A single forced tear rolled down his face, I can't let Guilmon down, not after what we've been through.
Picking up the digimon he placed one of his arms over his shoulders, allowing for easier movement. Hopefully Yamaki knows what to do.
But, before he left, he saw that where his D-Arc was once thrown was now replaced with a something that resembled a remote for a television set. Deciding to examine it he saw what appeared to be a longer digivice with a screen on top. It was mostly all red with a white top. Knowing that it might be the cause of Guilmon's condition Takato stretched his hand to pick it up. But before he even reached it an electrical field appeared from the device, absorbing both himself and his digivice.
"What's going on here?" Speaking those last words, Takato found himself in a tunnel with the walls spinning like a cyclone. Not admiring the view, he saw that Guilmon was nowhere to be seen. "Guilmon?"
Looking around, he did not see anyone. What if something happens to him? Not only did I lose him but, also, I don't know where we are headed off to.
Still trying to make sense of the current predicament he was surprised when in front of him appeared his and Guilmon's Ultimate form, Dukemon. This was a first for him. To Takato this felt like looking at himself through a mirror, only much more real. The presence that Dukemon brought was an ample one that told him that everything was going to be all right. He wondered if that was the feelings he brought whenever he faced of against an enemy.
"Um, hello." He said, not sure of what to say.
Reaching down, Dukemon grabbed the boy's hands and placed an object in them.
"You will venture on a quest that will require a new form of evolution. Use this digivice to activate your digisoul."
With that, the chivalrous knight disappeared and left no sign of where he could have gone.
"Wait, what am I suppose to do and where is Guilmon?"
Before he could get his question answered, Takato felt a warm aura surrounding his body.
What is this feeling? He thought.
Looking down at his body he saw that it was surrounded by a large, white aura. It had a calming effect on him, but he still could not get the thought of Guilmon being lost out of his head.
"Digisoul Charge! Overdrive!"
That voice came from nowhere, but was easily recognizable as Dukemon's. Before he could assemble his thoughts he was interrupted by the fact that he had just hit the ground causing himself to lose consciousness. Opening his eyes, he woke up to the sight of Guilmon looking right at him.
"Hey, Takato, did it hurt?"
"Did what hurt?"
"When you hit the floor. You didn't scream or anything, so I can guess that it didn't hurt."
Rather than giving his partner an answer Takato stood up and began examining the area. Needless to say it was beautiful, especially when compared to the industrial area of Tokyo. Though it was a beautiful sight Takato felt like he had fallen straight into a video game. Not only could he make out the pixilated design the trees had, but it did not feel like he was in the real world.
"This does not look like the digital world does it Guilmon?"
No response came.
"Guilmon?" he said turning around.
In the distance, he saw his partner sniffing the flowers. Approaching him Takato also began to take in the sweet aroma that came from the flowers. He was surprised when there was nothing to smell.
"Takato, these flowers have no smell."
"Guess we can confirm that this is not the real world. Still, do you think that this is the digital world?"
Rather than responding, Guilmon signaled Takato to look up at the sky. Turning his head up, he saw several digimon that he recognized from the card game.
"So I'm guessing that this is the digital world only, not the one we are used to."
"Maybe we traveled to another world."
"Well yeah, that's what it's called when going between the real and the digital world."
"No, Takato, I mean going to a different world with a different real world than the one we're use to."
"What makes you say that?"
"The voice said our world needs you."
"Could be. It would make sense seeing as this place does not resemble where we live."
"Hey, Takato, what's that?"
Takato looked down at his hand to see his newly transformed digivice, "Oh, I had completely forgotten about that. The D-Arc transformed into this... Hey!"
"What is it, Takato?"
"This thing, it does not have a way for me to perform card slash operations?"
"Well that does us no good, as you always leave your deck at home seeing as wild digimon don't attack as often as they once used to. Not to mention that we can easily evolve to Dukemon to defeat them if it gets too tough."
"Yeah, I guess. Still, kind of weird that I get a new digivice for no apparent reason."
"So what should we do now? I'm still hungry."
"Let's try this fruit," Takato responded reaching for a nearby tree. Grabbing a strange fruit he took a bite and responded with a happy face. "Wow! This stuff is great! Try some, Guilmon."
Reaching for the tree Guilmon grabbed a piece of fruit and tasted it for himself. Much like Takato, he had a facial expression that said he was happy. Grabbing more fruit the two of them enjoyed themselves until something from the distance caught their ears. The clashing of steel could be heard from afar, causing both Takato and Guilmon to shift their attention from the food. Deciding that this might be the reason they were called upon the two of them went up to see what was causing the commotion.
Making their way they realized that they would have to climb a few mountains. The mountains were tall, not to mention difficult to reach the top. Fortunately they had a path that lead directly to the top. Reaching the top they saw a large crater where two digimon were involved in the art of combat.
The first digimon resembled a samurai with the torso of an undead horse. He wielded a zanbato type sword and adore golden armor. Looking at his new digivice, Takato confirmed the identity of the digimon to be Zanbamon, a virus digimon. The digimon that he was fighting looked similar to a WarGreymon, only his armor was dark and was more samurai like than remembered. The digimon analyzer confirmed his identity as Gaioumon, a dragon man virus digimon.
They looked like they had been in a battle for some time now, and it appeared that the fight was about to end. Without warning Gaioumon dashed forward and attacked an off guard Zanbamon, cracking his blade in the process. With nothing to defend himself against the attacking Gaioumon Zanbamon could only watch as Gaioumon's blades easily pierced his armor and made their way towards his insides. Using his brute strength Gaioumon lifted up his opponent using only the blades. Due to Zanbamon's weight, his whole body slid down with the blades still inside him, causing them to cut right through his shoulders. Hitting the floor, Zanbamon was quickly turned into a digitama.
"Guilmon, did you see that?"
Guilmon responded with a growl. Since Gaioumon could have been the reason they were transported to the new world, Takato knew that they would have to confront him if they wanted to go back. Climbing down the two of them made their way down the crater hoping to take out Gaioumon by surprised. Unfortunately for them, due to the rough slope of the crater, Takato slipped, taking Guilmon down with him. Sliding down the side of the crater they managed to get the attention of Gaioumon. Finally reaching the bottom the dragon man digimon was waiting for them at the foot of the crater.
"You two dare to tarnish a warriors arena?" He pointed his sword at them. "If you wish to live then you will fight me in an honorable fashion."
Knowing that Gaioumon would not attack a fallen challenger the two stood up and faced him in a bold fashion. He was an ultimate but, even so they, had an ultimate on their side, namely Dukemon. They did not know how strong he was, but they were certain that Dukemon was more than enough to take him on.
"Let's do this, Guilmon. Matrix Evolution..."
"Guilmon, evolve to..."
Nothing happened.
"Wait, why didn't we combine to form Dukemon?"
"Quit toying with me," Gaioumon said. Taking a sword stance, Gaioumon sent his swords down on them in an X shape.
Managing to dodge it by throwing themselves off to the side they were now on the run.
"Guilmon, why can't we form Dukemon?'
"I don't know."
"Real warriors do not cower when they run."
"Then how do we run without cowering?" Responded Guilmon.
"Guilmon! I don't think it is wise to instigate him."
"What does instigate mean?"
"Quick not taking me seriously!" Once again Gaioumon struck the floor they stood on.
Instinctively Guilmon fired a fireball at him, only to have it do nothing but crisp his armor.
From his pocket Takato pulled out three cards. "If only this thing had a way to perform the card slash function then we might stand a chance."
That is when he noticed it. Around his hand was the same white aura that surrounded him when he met Dukemon. He then remembered the words spoken to him by Dukemon telling him about the new form of evolution. Since he had no choice he would have to try it out.
"Okay, Guilmon, I don't know if we should try this out, but we can't sit idly by as he tries to kill us. You ready?"
He did not know what to be ready for, but he decided that he should trust Takato. "Okay!"
"Digisoul Charge! Overdrive!" The small aura that had surrounded his figures had spread all over his body. Placing his hand on the digivice, a similar white aura appeared around Guilmon.
"Guilmon, evolve to...Dukemon."
In front of Takato stood Dukemon, only he was several times much larger than before with his much larger size now rivaling that of their current foe. Though his partner's size was impressive the fact that he was standing where he was standing was taking him time to get use to. When he had the small confrontation with the other Dukemon, he had a feeling that it was not his partner but this was different because this Dukemon was the same one he created. This Dukemon was his friend.
"Takato." Dukemon said. "Stay back. It will be best if we do not underestimate this guy."
Realizing that it would be best to listen to his partner Takato went to seek shelter and watch the fight from a distance.
Staring down at each other, the two warriors were awaiting for the other to make the first move. As fate would have it Gaioumon steeped an inch, causing Dukemon to charge in with an attack of his own. As his lance connected with the sword, the power released sent out a wave of energy that cracked the ground.
"It appears you Royal Knights are not as strong as they make you out to be." Gaioumon said as both of his swords were holding back the lance.
"Royal Knights?"
"Don't deny. You are Dukemon, one of the members of the Royal Knights."
"I do not know what you're talking about." Dukemon felt himself being pushed back by Gaioumon.
"You Royal Knights is supposed to be the strongest force in the digital world, yet you go out and lose to a bunch of humans."
"Wait, there are humans in this world?"
"Quit playing the mind games."
Going all out Gaioumon began pushing Dukemon back causing him to trip. With Dukemon on his back Gaioumon leaped high into the air hoping to smash Dukemon with his blades. But, before he could even hit the holy knight, Dukemon used his lance as a means to derail the attacking digimon. Seeing the lance Gaioumon used his blades to knock out the lance to the side. Having a clear shot, Dukemon bended his knees up to his chest, managing to stop his opponent. With Gaioumon placed on the knight's feet Dukemon launched him off. Standing up, Dukemon saw that Gaioumon landed safely on his feet.
Dukemon placed his hand on his side. "I summon you, Aegis!" A round shield materialized on his left hand.
Wielding his shield, Dukemon charged in, with Gaioumon mirroring his action.
"Royal Saber."
Dukemon's lance began glowing, letting out a bright light. As they collided, the attack coming from the lance easily made its way through Gaioumon's defenses. The result of this action caused a large explosion that seemingly destroyed the dragon man digimon.
"Dukemon!" Takato shouted, hoping to see if his partner was okay.
When the smoke cleared Dukemon was the only one of the digimon standing. Overwhelmed with joy Takato ran towards his partner, hoping to start celebrating. Though it seemed like the fight was won Dukemon soon found himself with Gaioumon's blades on his back.
"Dukemon!" Takato screamed at the sight of his partner.
He felt helpless. At least when they fought as one he would share his partner's pain, but this time there was nothing that he could do about it. He was, at the moment, doubting whether it was wise for someone to call them to defend this world.
"So is the might of the Royal Knights only at this level?" Asked Gaioumon.
Falling to his hand and knees, Dukemon knew that it would take something to help him defeat his opponent. Feeling Takato's emotions powering him up Dukemon used the newly acquired strength to push Gaioumon back long enough to free himself. Standing up, he saw that Takato was approaching him.
"Takato, stay back!" Dukemon ordered.
"But..."
"Gaioumon is stronger than he appears. Things could get hectic from here."
"Okay Dukemon." Takato said, "If Gaioumon wants a fight, the he's got one."
"Right," he responded.
"So now we begin round two, hey?"
Once again Dukemon rushed the dragon man digimon hoping to take him by surprised. But do the distance between them, Gaioumon was able to see it coming, managing to catch the lance with his blades. Unlike last time where Dukemon was pushed back, this time Gaioumon found himself in the position of being the weaker one. Realizing that he lost this confrontation of strength, Gaioumon jumped up giving him a clear shot at his opponent.
"Got you!" He screamed.
Watching Gaioumon attack from the air Dukemon raised his shield up forming a blockade between himself and Gaioumon. Timing his attack right, Dukemon managed to aim his shield at his opponent's stomach throwing him of to the side. Seeing Gaioumon hit the floor Dukemon began charging up his shield.
Gaioumon stood up. "That is the full power of the Royal Knights? I will defeat you!"
Gaioumon once again charged forward with both his blades leading his attack. Aiming his shield at his opponent Dukemon knew it was almost time to attack.
"Gaioumon, you are barbaric warrior interested in only fighting."
"Such is a way of the warrior."
"A true warrior fights for a cause. Final Elysium!"
Seconds before Gaioumon struck Dukemon an energy beam, shooting out from the Aegis Shield, hit the dragon man digimon. Though it was a direct hit Gaioumon was still fighting the force of the beam to the point where he was pushing it back. As Gaioumon was getting closer Dukemon realized that he would have to put more energy if he was to defeat him. Unfortunately, Gaioumon proved to be stronger than anticipated, allowing the dragon man digimon to get an open shot on him.
"Gaw!" Dukemon screamed as the blades penetrated his armor.
"The..." Gaioumon struck Dukemon's right arm, "...Royal Knights..." He struck his left leg "...are weak." He struck his main body this time.
Trying to get up, Dukemon felt the presence of Gaioumon's kick in his stomach. Finding himself on his hands and knees once again Dukemon felt another sharp stab in aimed at his back.
"Gaioumon is strong..." Again, he stabbed his back. "...Royal Knights are not!"
Feeling multiple strikes piercing his back Dukemon felt his body splitting up into data. Continuing with the attacks Dukemon's bodies seemed to have increased in weight, causing him to fall flat on the floor. With each strike that passed Gaioumon's anger was sent through Dukemon's body; the Holy Knight digimon knew that it was almost over. He knew that it was over when he began to see another Dukemon right in front of him.
'Huh?' He thought.
"Young Guilmon, I chose you because you are the strongest of all your species. This world is in danger from others who are far stronger than Gaioumon. Defeat him to be shown the way!"
With that the mysteriously appearing knight vanished, leaving Dukemon lonesome once again. Suffering another blow to his back, Dukemon managed to roll out of the way before the next attack hit. Still rolling on the floor Dukemon used his legs to trip Gaioumon. As both combatants stood up they both immediately jumped back several times creating distance between them. Continuing their short tradition of combat both of them, once again, charged in hoping to win the clash.
But before they hit, Dukemon ducked down avoiding his blades. Finally finding a way around Gaioumon's defenses, Dukemon performed an uppercut aimed at Gaioumon's chin with his shield leading the way. Launching his opponent in the air Dukemon leaped up as to surpass him in terms of elevation. Positioning himself next to his opponent, Dukemon once again prepared his attack.
"Sky Gram Slash!"
Within the blink of an eye, Dukemon's lance connected with Gaioumon's body, sending the knight downward. When his body collided with the ground, the force at which he was launched caused a strong hit that it broke the solid rock that he was currently above. Causing dust to rise Dukemon landed gently on the ground walking closer to the defeated foe. Knowing that the fight had been won, he retook his lower form of Guilmon with Takato joining along side him.
"You were awesome, Guilmon!" The boy responded.
"But it felt different fighting without you. Promise that when this is over that we'll be one again."
"When this is over I'll give you anything you want to eat."
"Royal Knight..."
Looking where Gaioumon had hit the floor, they saw that he was one step away from death.
"The strength of the Royal Knights is no lie, I see."
"Wait!" Takato said "Just who are the Royal Knights?"
"You can be classified as human, can you not?"
"Yeah but..."
"...Then perhaps you are the one called Yushima, with that being Sleipmon."
"No! My name is Matsuda Takato and this is my partner, Guilmon."
"Then you might not be a Royal Knight that seek I. Still, it was an honor fighting one of great strength as yourself."
"Wait, we need to know where we are."
"I always serve those with strength. Heading north is best option for you as many cities up there." He pointed north.
"But wait..."
"I apologize that I can longer be of service to you. May many great battles see your strength."
Speaking his last words Gaioumon's body began emitting a glow that soon transformed his body into a digitama. Picking it up, Takato knew that it was time to continue with their journey.
"Guilmon, do you suppose that all digimon in this dimension revert back to digitama's when they die?"
"It seems so."
Thinking about this Takato could not help but feel sorry for a friend of his. Had they been in this world she might have been excluded from suffering. Deciding that this was not the place to ponder about the 'what ifs' of life Takato decided that he would need to keep on going. Placing Gaioumon's digitama next to Zanbamon's Takato took off.
Following behind him was Guilmon. "I hope everything works out for them."
"Huh?" Takato was left in confusion.
"Zanbamon and Gaioumon. They will grow up together and maybe this time they will not be fighting."
Takato was amazed by his partner's simplistic view of the world. But, for this day, he was glad to have someone as optimistic as him.
"Don't worry, Guilmon, I'm sure that they will be great friends! Just like you and me."
Singed: GuitarDude Two-One-Five
Word Count: 5540
March 2, 2008 1:33 am PT
Please, don't kill me for taking away 'Biomerging.' There is a reason for this. As always, constructive criticism is appreciated.