Hello all. Here is the next chapter. Just want to thank draco1221 and DigimonAT0318 for the support and I hope you are enjoying the story thus far.

And sorry for the delay in updating. I was sick all week. Just when I finally start updating regularly I get sick!

Anywho...I do not own Digimon.

Chapter 24: Dragon in the Stone

The Digidestined could only watch as their Digimon were taking on BlackWarGreymon. With the new DNA Digimon Shakkoumon they were finally getting some hits in on the Control Spire Digimon. He was injured pretty badly but was still going for the Destiny Stone. The three Digimon were doing their best against him but it still did not seem to be enough.

"We need to do something. Eventually BlackWarGreymon will destroy the Destiny Stone."

"But what Davis? What can we do?"

"I don't know T.B. maybe we can move the stone?"

"Move the stone? How are we supposed to do that?"

"Um...well..."

"As much as I hate to say this," Cody started and got everyone's attention, "Maybe Yolei could do something?"

"Me? What can I do?"

"I hadn't thought that far ahead yet."

"No wait Cody is on to something."

"T.K."

"Kari hear me out. Maybe Yolei is the key to moving it."

"And how can I do that? I can't very well jump up there and grab it."

"Maybe try your D-3."

"My D-3?"

Yolei then took the device out of her pocket. She gave T.K a look that said 'if this doesn't work and I look like an idiot I will hurt you'. When she held up her D-3 to the stone a light came out of it. It went right to the stone and then the stone itself started to glow. Then a light went up to the sky and others started to join it. By this time the Digimon stopped fighting to watch to see what would happen.

"Where do you think those other lights are coming from?"

"I think they are coming from the areas the other Destiny Stones were Kari."

"Do you think so Ken?"

"Where else would they be coming from?"

"Good point."

Just then all the lights disappeared and the sky went dark. "I think I broke it."

"Damn it Yolei why did you do that?"

Before Yolei could retort to Davis streams of light came from the clouds. Then a giant dragon was moving in and out of the clouds. They could only stare in amazement on how large this Digimon was. Then BlackWarGreymon jumped away from the three Digimon into the sky. The large Digimon stopped in front of him.

"BlackWarGreymon. You are the Digimon who is corrupted by darkness."

"Corrupted by Darkness? What do you mean?"

"Why were you destroying the Destiny Stones?"

"So I could release you and fight you. You are my destiny."

"Do you really think you could fight me? Do you really even want to fight me?"

"Of course I do. You are the strongest Digimon I have felt. You have to fight me."

"Fighting is not what you have to do BlackWarGreymon."

"What do you mean?"

"Fighting does not have to be your destiny. You can be strong without having to prove it with fighting."

"And how do I do that?"

"My goodness you ask a lot of questions. Who ever told you that fighting was the answer was wrong. You can create your own destiny. So I cannot tell you what that is but you can change it to whatever you want it to be."

"Who are you?"

"My name is Azulonmon. I am the Guardian of the Eastern Hemisphere of the Digital World. And thanks to you this world has become unbalanced. Your existance has more meaning to it than this."

"It does?"

"Of course it does but it is up to you to figure it out. No one can answer your questions for you but you can figure out the answers for yourself."

"Thank you. I am glad to have met you. It is nice to know that my life does have meaning. Even if it is to be hated."

BlackWarGreymon then started to walk away and went right past the Digidestined. "Where are you going?"

"Someplace where things go to disappear."

"He should try my sock drawer."

"Davis."

"Sorry Kari."

"Let's go Mummymon we have to stop him."

"Right behind you my sweet."

Once they were gone Azulonmon turned to the teens. "Now for you."

"Wait a minute you said you were a guardian of the Digital World. I thought that was Gennai?"

"Oh well he is in his own way as we are in ours. I am one of the four Megadigimon who preserve the balance of the Digital World. Gennai himself cannot preserve balance."

"But I thought Gennai could reset the Digital World?"

"That he can Kari. Do you really think we as Digimon can make that kind of decision?"

"No I guess not. I suppose it would be a hard decision to make."

"Yes it would be. And not knowing if things would go back the way it should be."

"What do you mean?"

"Resetting the Digital World may cause some data not to restore the way it should."

"Almost like if you do it to a computer. You are liable to lose files or upgrades."

"Exactly. That day all those years ago Gennai made a rash decision but I know why he did it. To save you all. Most of all you Miyako."

Yolei just looked down away from the Digimon.

"Now now child. There is no need to look somber. Do you know why you were wanted by the powers of Darkness then?"

"For the power I had."

"Of course and back then Gennai did not know where your power came from. That day we Megadigimon heard Gennai's plea and we were the ones who left you there that day."

"You all were?"

"Yes. You are a part of all of us."

"WHAT?!"

"I know it is a shock. But you are human. We just gave you some of our power."

"But if I was born human then did you steal me from someone else?"

"Of course not! Your parents were killed by Puppetmon. He was looking for any human who are Digimon in their possession so he could take them to join Myotismon. It would seem Puppetmon wasn't having much luck and by the time he reached your parents he was really mad and killed them before he left. We had gotten there to late and we heard Gennai's plea the same time we heard you start to cry. It was my idea to save you and give you power so that Gennai would be able to die in peace knowing that someone would take his place and we would have someone help us keep balance in the Digital World."

"So does that mean Yolei can Digivolve?"

"Well that is a stupid question Davis. Azulonmon just explained that she is still just a human but with powers."

"Well I didn't think it was stupid T.V. He did say that it was him and the other three Megadigimon that gave her the power so she has power of Digimon in her."

"Davis," Azulonmon said to get their attention, "I can see why you would think that. And it was not a stupid question but T.K is right. She cannot Digivolve."

Davis just looked over at T.K with a smile because Azulonmon defended his question. Kari who was standing next to Yolei just looked at her friend. It all looked like it was too much for Yolei to take. Hell it was too much for herself to take and she wasn't the one with the crazy past. But she was a part of it just as she is now. She knew that she would do whatever it takes to help Yolei.

"I must take my leave Digidestined. Balance in the Digital World must be restored from BlackWarGreymon looking for his worthy opponent. It will take some time to do so if you do not hear from Gennai you will know why. He will be helping us. Good luck to you Digidestined. Just because BlackWarGreymon is gone your job is not finished for there is a greater power at hand. One that tried to seal me away has not disappeared."

"Arukenimon and Mummymon?"

"No Cody they are merely pawns. There is even a greater hatred in existence."

"You mean someone else is controlling them?"

"Then that is the one who was controlling me too."

"Yes Ken but Yolei was able to save you. And now you must not stop until the Digital World is safe once and for all."

Azulonmon the took off towards the sky. The Digidestined stood there and said goodbye to him as he disappeared. Before they left the Digidestined were invited back to Digitamamon's restaurant for free food for saving them. There was a pile of hot dumplings on the table. They ate the food and thanked Digitamamon. They got back to the real world and were back in Yolei's bedroom. When they saw the time Davis said his goodbyes to everyone and so did Kari. Cody and T.K decided to leave as well. They knew Yolei had a lot of information to process. Yolei walked with them to the door. Before T.K left he looked behind and saw Ken was standing still. He had a feeling he was going to stay with her for a while.

Davis was walking Kari home. He turned to his girlfriend who was just walking in silence holding Salamon to her tightly. Davis for once didn't know what to say. When he was getting ready to turn away from her he saw something in the distance. He suddenly stopped walking. Kari then stopped herself and turned to look at him.

"Davis what's the matter?"

"I think I just saw a Control Spire."

"What? Here in the Real World. Are you sure?"

"I mean it looked like one. Maybe I am just tired from everything today."

"Maybe. But if things here are as unbalanced as they are in the Digital World then perhaps you really did see one."

"I hope not Kari. I really hope not."

Okay that is chapter 24. It is a little short and I am sorry about that. But I will be working on the next chapter soon I promise.