Through the Portal

It was 7:50 am and already all the children had gathered in front of Guilmon's old hut. Takato, Rika, Henry, and Suzie all dressed essentially the same as when they last meant. Beelzemon could be seen sitting on top of the hut legs crossed. Really the only people left to show up were Kazu and Kenta. Though to speak of the devil the minute Takato thought about that the two could be heard shouting from the bottom of the steps.

"Hey guys sorry we are late to the party!" As all present heads turned to the two it could be said eyebrows were raised. For some reason the two young men had seen fit to place over a properly fitting version of their regular attire seemed what almost to be potato sacks with cut into cloaks. On top of that Kazu was wearing a hokey mask he got from somewhere which he then proceeded to somehow fit his visor over. Kenta on the other hand looked to have at least two bandanas wrapped around the lower part of his face. To top it off the two of them had walked up carrying two large sticks tapping the bottom ends down with each step though in no way really aiding in how they walked. Upon reaching the top of the steps and their friends Kazu dropped his stick and struck and placed his balled hands to his hips trying to push up his chest somewhat.

"So how do we look? Totally ready to take on the desert right?" Henry and Rika just pinched the bridge of their noses while Beelzemon groaned slightly and rolled all 3 of his eyes. Suzie was currently trying to keep a series of giggles in while Takato just walked up with a half hearted smile and placed a hand on his friends shoulders.

"Ye…yeah it looks fine guys." Rika looked about ready to snap at the two stranger members of their little group if not for them all hearing somewhat heavier footsteps coming up the stairs. They all turned to look and saw Janyu coming up carrying what seemed to be a large chest. Henry walked up to meet his father and looked down at the chest.

"So I assume this is what you left to do last night Dad?" The elder just nodded and undid the latches opening up the container.

"Indeed may I present you what Shibumi says are devices of the D.D.R system which is short for Digital Dimension Reconnaissance." Inside seemed to be six somewhat sleek looking palm computers, each in a different color, along with six purple cards. Above that though was the most interesting. It looked like a somewhat boxy sci-fi pistol but the barrel somewhat taking the appearance of a Mega Kabutarimon's horn and being in the same color scheme. Janyu handed one of the palm computers and a card to each of the gathered Tamers. The colors actually matching the color of their D-Arcs.

"These should hopefully do better than the PDA you were given the first time around. Each should be able to communicate with us back here and with eatchother. As well they are able to track one another in case the worst happens and you get separated. The cards are meant for when you find the Digimon again. They are supposed to be an upgrade to your D-Arc's digital analyzer allowing you to use your partners vision to gather more data than before and even send it back to a computer at Hypnos." The gathered Tamers looked at the cards with various level of interest. Kazu though was quick to speak up.

"Hey what about that cool gun that for us too?" He reached out to take it but was quickly stopped by the older Monster Maker. He pulled it out and after a moment of scrutiny gave it to Henry along with a holster to attach to his belt.

"Yes Shibumi called it the "Super Shocker" apparently the idea is that is briefly destabilizes the data composition of a Digimon. Though honestly he only made it the equivalent of a stun gun on a human so please only use it if you absolutely have to." Henry nodded and made sure to secure it to his person.

"We understand why you must do this but please just make sure you come back safe." At that Beelzemon hoped down and thumped his right fist to his chest.

"Ey don't worry they'll be perfectly safe with me." The older man turned to leave going back down the steps as the Tamers all said goodbye. Henry and Suzie giving words of encouragement to their father that they'd be fine. Then with that they all stepped into the old hut.

Looking inside they could all see the glow of the gate to the Digital World before them and everyone quickly steeled themselves. They knew that if they hesitated they might not go through with it and as such before they could even think all rushed through. Only to unceremoniously land in a pile on a grassy plateau. The teens slowly disengaged themselves many gripping their head feeling as if it had been stepped on by a Mammothmon. Beelzemon meanwhile and had already gotten up and was scanning the horizon from the edge of the plateau. They all made a move to until a slight 'ahem' sounded behind them. They turned to see not only the large archway they came through and a Biyomon who had made the sound. It looked at them all and spoke.

"The portal should be ready for you all when you return. Also please inform your … 'companion' to be more careful when using high energy fist attacks." Before any of them could question it the small bird Digimon quickly took back to the air. With a shrug and some feeling relieved that they had a way back now instead of the more risky method they took the first time they all made their way over to Beelzemon. Eventually they all made their way over to him try to see what the Mega level himself was seeing. Kenta already having somewhat poor vision instead decided to just ask.

"Hey Beelzemon whatcha looking for?" Beelzemon just smirks and points to what looks like just a group of shapes on the horizon to the gathered Tamers.

"That. Come on let's get over there." With that he turned around and walked over to a long series of stairs extending to the desert below. Beelzemon led with the others having to go down in somewhat single file as to fit. Eventually they made their way to the bottom of the steps and moving towards the thing Beelzemon had seen. As they got closer they noticed it was in fact a caravan of some sort. Large white wagons and what seemed small buildings on wheels dotted around the area. The large golden hides of Rhinomon slept near them and various other holy Digimon of Rookie and Champion level milled about. Most noticeable was a large statue at the middle of all the activity. It seemed to depict a robed woman made of crystal holding two swords crossed in front of what appeared to be a human with long hair and a beard hands cupping a DigiGnome. As the group approached they noticed an Angewomon fly down to land in front of them. She scanned her eyes over them before stopping at Beelzemon and smiling.

"Greetings again Beelzemon what may the Daughters of Yggdrasil do for you and your friends this fine day?"

Elsewhere the powerful insect Digimon known as Grandiskuwagamon strode forward through a set of large stone doors. He entered what seemed to be a darkened throne room and quickly went to one knee bowing before an armored figure hidden in shadows sitting on his throne hand seeming to griping the armrests. The insectoid Mega looked like he had seen better days with what appeared to be cracks covering his exo skeleton and the slight wince of pain he attempted to hide when his knee met the floor.

"My glorious lord I bring you wonderful news we have captured one of the Knig…" Before he could finish the one he called his lord spoke in a voice who's authority crushed the attempted report under foot.

"104"

The single red eye of Grandiskuwagamon dimmed and brightened as if blinking.

"What?!" A crack could his lords fist had tightened seeming to damage the armrest of his throne. As he spoke again flames seemed to come alive sprouting up in various parts of the room. The head making the kneeling Digimon nervous.

"The 104 troops you WASTED! Good troops I had entrusted to you to simply divert attention from our operations. Which you in your stupidity somehow came to the conclusion to attack the Royal Knights. So now they will seek us as a threat to them. You may as well have let Magnamon kill you. In fact for the lives you wasted I may just decide to end you myself!" The flames grew larger and hotter. All the while Grandiskuwagamon tried to rack the little mind he had over how his lord could have known how badly he had failed. Then he spotted it now visible due to the light of the flames. Leaning against a far wall and smirking was a humanoid figure with a black wing. Yellow eyes peering out of a red beaked mask and a katana resting at his hip. Ravemon. Still while he took the time to notice this detail he also did not notice the flames halting their growth until the voice spoke to him again.

"Still…" His lord looked over at Ravemon as he spoke.

".. due to the value my Master of Espionage told me our new prisoner holds and some other news you may still be of use." Grandiskuwagamon gulped.

"Whatever you may wish my glorious lord" His master simply gave him a cold stair.

"Soon one of Ravemon's men will be sending out a single that you will be provided to the ability to track. You will go to its location and destroy all those you find there not once uttering the name of who you serve. Do this and you may begin to find atonement for the lives you have wasted." The insect Mega bowed even lower.

"Of course my lord your will is law and I shall follow." Sensing that his presence was no longer required he quickly rose and left the room shivering as he walked out. Once the doors closed again Ravemon finally detached myself from the wall and spoke for the first time his voice quiet but clear.

"Do you truly believe that fool could defeat such an adversary?" The armored figure simply leaned back against his throne.

"It is unlikely but it is past time we've tested just how powerful he could be."

Yet who are the Daughters of Yggdrasil and how do they know Beelzemon? Find out next time on Digimon Digital Monsters. Remember if you have questions be sure to leave them in a review and I'll do my best to answer them in the authors notes of the next chapter.