Digital Death God

And as I promised, here's the second chapter (After...several attempts). Again, I apologise if it seems this is going slow, but these explanations are necessary so the Takato and the other characters knows what is going on. If anyone else gets powers, I'll simply refer back to the explanation here and possibly add anything else that is needed at the time to explain how and why they have them. I apologise if it isn't the best, but my knowledge of Bleach is a little lacking though I know enough of the basics. Plus, considering they're different worlds in my story, I think this different explanation might work out better in the long run.

In any case, hope you guys enjoy the next chapter of Digital Death God.

I have no form of ownership over Digimon or Bleach (...dammit), but I do co-own some of the (Semi) OC Digimon that will appear later.

And Here...We...GO!

You/I/We Are...

"As I said earlier," started the armoured man, "I am a part of you just like Guilmon is. The only real problem is that in your world, I shouldn't even exist."

Before the stranger could say anything else, Takato quickly asked, "Then how come you're here then? And what do you mean by 'I shouldn't even exist'?"

The man merely sighed, before replying, "I will answer that question as best I can. However, once I have answered your question, I'd prefer if you didn't ask any other questions until I've finished explaining what I can, ok?"

Takato simply nodded his head and turned to check on his partner. Surprisingly, Growlmon had his attention focused on the stranger, like he would when he was speaking with Takato. With that, Takato returned his attention to their guest, waiting for him to start explaining.

"For starters, I shouldn't exist here because I am from a world that is completely different to yours. My world deals more with spirits and ghosts instead of Digimon like in your world, and neither of them have any sign of existence in the other world from what I can gather. Furthermore, where your world has contact with the Digital World, mine has a connection with 2 other worlds, which can be considered equivalent to Heaven and Hell found in most religions.

The fact that someone like myself exists cannot be a good thing. It means that either something is causing our worlds to merge, or there is simply some kind of bridge connecting them and has been for a couple of months or so-at least. This is the more plausible of the two explanations although until I find out more, I cannot confirm which situation we are currently in at the moment. Do you understand me so far?"

Takato simply nodded dumbly, trying to process what the man in front of him had just said. 'He's from another world? I thought accepting Digimon was tough, but GHOSTS, as well as a REAL Heaven and Hell! Why are things never simple? Though, what did he mean by he's as a part of me like Guilmon is?'

Unaware of the young tamers thoughts, the knight continued, "Now, in my world, there are several kinds of spirits, just like there are several kinds of digimon. In fact, in ways they are very similar to your digimon types, while at the same time they remain completely different.

The first kind of spirit is simply a human spirit. It's self explanatory; they're the ghosts of dead humans. They're fairly common in my world, and could be comparable to the data type digimon your world.

The next kind could be comparable to your vaccine types. They're called Shinigami, or Soul Reapers. While that may sound bad, it's in fact the complete opposite. They are responsible for protecting the human souls and sending them on to Soul Society, that world's equivalent to Heaven. In fact, like how you have chances to become tamers, some human souls are capable of becoming soul reapers under certain circumstances. I'll explain more about that later. Are you with me so far?"

Takato and Growlmon simply nodded their heads. They were both stunned by the fact that this stranger appeared to be from another world completely different from their own, but Takato was slightly scared. Despite being a teenager, he was still slightly scared about the fact they were talking about GHOSTS of all things. Before he could continue this train of thought, Takato quickly noticed something from the man's explanation.

"Wait a minute! You're comparing spirits from your world to digimon, yet you yourself said that digimon don't exist where your from! So how do you know this stuff?" Growlmon simply kept watching the man, ready to strike in case he tried anything while paying attention to the story that he was weaving for them. This guy seemed harmless enough for now but he would not risk injury to his tamer through his own carelessness.

"...Lets just say I found a good source of information when I arrived here for now, and before you ask where, I might tell you when I'm finished with my explanation, ok?" Takato reluctantly nodded his head in response, while Growlmon looked between them, a confused expression on his face, but decided to wait until the stranger finished talking.

"Now, the last group could be considered similar to the Virus type Digimon, but at the same time they can be much more dangerous. They seem to exist for but a single reason: devouring human souls!" This caused Takato to gulp. Most Virus type digimon he knew of were downright ruthless and incredibly powerful, but at least there was a chance of possibly reasoning with them. If these creatures from this man's world were deadlier, then he was somewhat grateful that they didn't exist in his world.

The knight continued, "They are simply known as Hollows. These were once normal human souls, but became consumed by loneliness and anger, leaving them...well, hollow. They mutate into vicious creatures. They're hard to miss, they all have bone white masks of some kind of animal and a large hole in their chest, with forms that could no longer be considered fully human. The hole in their chests represents the humanity they have lost. They constantly seek out human souls to devour, even resorting to devouring others of their kind in order to become stronger. The adage Only the Strong Survive could not be more fitting in regards to these creatures"

"So, anything you want to ask me?" finished the man, sounding as if he had just discussed the weather instead of various types of ghosts, some of which were capable of killing everyone without hesitation. Before Takato could say anything, Growlmon spoke up, "So, what are you? You feel different, but you also feel like Takatomon! I'm confused..." asked the large saurian, who proceeded to scratch the back of his head, his head tilted slightly to the side. Now THAT little titbit left Takato confused-this stranger FELT like Takato to the large Saurian? Before he could ask anything, the knight merely chuckled.

"Figures that your partner would notice, you two are incredibly close compared to the people who've been doing this longer," stated the knight, causing Takato to blush a little at the praise his partner received, while still looking at the man, waiting for an explanation.

"You remember what I said about souls having the chance to become Soul Reapers, under certain circumstances?" he asked, receiving a nod from Takato in reply. "One of the requirements is having very high amounts of spiritual energy, or Reiatsu, compared to other human souls. The other requirement, is the...possession of an inner spirit, I guess you could call it. This is a part of them and represents their Zanpakutou, or Soul Cutting Sword. It is part of them, while at the same time, it's separate from them! With enough training, the shinigami is able to manifest this power into a weapon, usually a sword or a variation of said weapon.

Each Zanpakutou is unique, with no 2 people wielding the same one as far as I am aware. After a time, the Shinigami will eventually be able to hear the name of their zanpakutou, and with that, be able to use new abilities granted to them by the zanpakutou. In a way, you could think of them as the modify cards you use to strengthen your digimon, or perhaps a more apt description is the digivolution your partners go through, except that they work on you instead of your partner."

"Okay...not to sound rude, but why are you telling me all of this?" asked Takato, who was now feeling more confused than he was when the conversation started, instead of less confused as he had been hoping. Upon hearing his question, the knight merely smirked and replied, "Think about what I just said about zanpakutous and what I said earlier, you'll figure it out."

With that, Takato turned his thoughts back to what had just been said. 'Okay, so these zanpakutous are meant to represent part of a person's soul? I find that a little hard to believe...wait, didn't this guy keep saying that he's a part of me like Guilmon? But, if that's the case, then that means...'

Takato's facial expressions slowly changed from confusion, to incredulous and finally shock as he finally put the pieces together. He stuttered for a few seconds before finally managing to get a sentence out, "Y-Y-You mean that You are meant to be MY..." the knight merely nodded his head in response.

"That is indeed correct, young Takato. I am indeed your zanpakutou," stated the knight. "This is why I have yet to give you my name, I am not entirely sure if you are able, or indeed ready, to hear it now. But I may try before our conversation ends shortly."

"I'm guessing that means I was the 'Source of Information' you mentioned earlier?" When he received a nod in reply, he quickly asked, "So, does that make me a soul reaper? or Shinigami? Whatever, am I one?" asked Takato. As soon as that question left his mouth, however, he quickly remembered what had been said about them. "Wait, does this mean that I'm dead? I thought you said Growlmon was keeping me alive?" yelled Takato, though it came out as more as a yelp. He was now starting to panic slightly. Before he could say anything else, the knight interrupted.

"Takato listen to me. I told you earlier, no you are not dead. The connection between you and your partner is keeping you alive, since Growlmon is still alive in the real world. However, to my knowledge this kind of situation hasn't happened before, so I have no clue what the situation will be when you wake up. All I posses is the inherited knowledge given to all zanpakutou when they are created. Any other knowledge we gain is due to contact with others or through our respective wielder's experiences and thoughts."

"Wake up? You mean this is just a dream?" asked Takato, who had calmed down somewhat. Growlmon still had his attention on the knight, having paid attention to him for the entire conversation but said nothing except for his earlier question. Though a look of confusion could still be made out from his facial expression.

"In a sense, you could call it that," replied the stranger. "While we're here, or in your mindscape, normally what may seem to take a long time will only take a few seconds out in the real world. In fact, we've probably been here for over an hour, but out there it's only been a few seconds, at most."

This caused Takato to sigh in relief. "So we still have a chance then," he muttered to himself. He turned to his partner and asked him, "So, you ready to fight that guy again, boy?"

Growlmon simply nodded, before asking, "So, how do we get out of here, Takatomon?" That caught the teen off guard, since he didn't know. Before he could think of anything though, their new companion merely chuckled.

"No need to worry about that. While we were talking, you were subconsciously drawing on my energy, so you should be waking up shortly. Though, whether it'll be as a ghost or in your own body, I don't really know. I'm new to this world and I'm unsure how things will work here."

That caught Takato's attention. "So you have no idea what will happen to me when I wake up, meaning the others may think I'm dead? Well, that helps," Takato grumbled the last part before turning his attention to Growlmon once again. "What do you say boy? You ready to go back there and win?"

Growlmon nodded and replied "This time I know we can beat him. All I need is your help...tamer."

Takato nodded in agreement as the knight spoke up, "Remember, separate you are weak, together you are stronger than you can imagine." As he said this, the world around Takato and Growlmon started to fade, with the knight fading at a slightly slower rate. "Forget your fears and face your enemy. Force those who face you to abandon hope as their sins are purged. When you do, call upon my name..."

Takato was able to make out the name as the world faded, and his last thing he said to the man just before everything disappeared was, "I thought it would have been something like Lancelot or Arthur. Still, that's a cool name," he finished with a smile.

The knight looked surprised, but he quickly had a proud smile on his face. Just before he completely faded from view, he simply said, "Use it wisely, young Takato," before completely disappearing from sight with the rest of their surroundings leaving Takato and Growlmon alone.

"You ready boy?" questioned Takato, only to receive a determined growl and a nod from the large Saurian. "Then lets go get him," he shouted, before the pair of them faded out, ready to return to the fight. A fight, which had now become more complicated than they could have hoped to imagine.

AAAAANNNNDDD...CUT! So, what did you guys think? Again, I'm REALLY sorry if this chapter seemed to be incredibly slow and tedious...and boring but this explanation is crucial for Takato and Growlmon. Plus, this is the reference explanation for later on when telling the others what is going on. As usual, I will welcome all constructive criticism, but any and all flames will this time be used to Spit Roast Robert Patterson (every chapter flames will be used to spit roast a different celebrity that I don't really like and that is QUITE a long list...heh).

Also, regarding my Naruto Fanfic-I'm gonna be re-writing a fair part of it, since I recently got a copy of the game for the Xbox 360 at home and have looked at some stuff for it. But, I'm gonna change the ending to suit my fic a little, but you won't find out till I release the Re-write, which will be soon, I hope. I'll post when I get the re-write up!

But until then, Ja Ne!