The Seventh War

by Paladin9800

What if the Digital world faced not a single mastermind, but an entire army that threatened the balance of the Digital Worlds way of life? And what happens when even Jennai, the head scientist of the observers for the Digital world can't save the eggs of the chosen from Piedmon's invasion? Rated T for violence, some language here and there, and some violent imagery.

9. Chapter 8 Phantom Ruins Part 1

Aw Man Sorry for the Really long wait time for this chapter, didn't mean for that to happen, but Life, College, and Work all mixed together just right to where I might have been able to add a sentence or 2 per week, but this chapter got done.

The second part will be coming hopefully a lot sooner than this one did as I am trying my best to balance writing and life together. I am still striving to improve and create a unique Digimon adventure experience for all of my readers who are enjoying this story.

Disclaimer: I do not own Digimon

The 7th war

Chapter 8: Phantom Ruins (Part 1)

Phantom Ruins Entrance

The trio of friends stood in front of the ominous cemetery gates of Phantom Ruins with the doors wide open, there was a feeling of unease due to how someone, or something, seemed to be waiting for them inside.

Seth looked to his two companions and grinned at them in support and reassurance despite the feeling in the air. We've trained hard done our best in understanding the trigger to Agumon's Digivolution to Greymon and have done our best to unlock Biyomon's Digivolution... too bad we still don't have that crucial piece for her evolution.

It was true. For the next four days after the fight with Devimon, Seth had put Agumon through intense training in order to use his Greymon form at will should the need arise in combat or while they travel. They soon learned that using a link of will that they share between each other as a chosen pair of Tamer and Digimon was a good key part in Digivolution. When both thought of going to the next level Agumon managed to go to Greymon. They tried to do the same with Biyomon but they lacked a small piece to their puzzle. Biyomon did get an increase in energy to try and Digivolve using this link of wills, however they couldn't get her to her next form as she lacked the knowledge or in this case, previously used data memory of her form to execute her next form.

Biyomon sighed at the memory of their attempts in sadness, "I'm sorry I used up the last four days in only helping Agumon gain control of his Digivolution, I just can't seem to break a wall in my data that blocks me from finally going to my next form. For the life of me I can't seem to unlock it even with Seth's help."

She suddenly grunts lightly as an orange, clawed arm pats her solidly on her back, "Don't worry Biyomon, without your help Seth and I wouldn't have gotten the 'Link of Wills' trick down if you hadn't known about the history of the previous Tamers and their partners. I'm sure we'll figure out that block as well given enough time." Agumon finished his statement with a grin and a claw up, as his version of a thumbs up, to reassure Biyomon.

Gently gripping the claw on her back in friendship she looks at the grinning dino, "Thanks Agumon having you and Seth here makes things so much easier for me to get through this war and all these enemies we face together."

Seth then pipes up gaining the Digimon's attention, "And knowing you're here as our friend, ally, and companion is a welcome feeling as well Biyomon, but I do have one thing to point out given our current position and situation."

Both Digimon looked at each other then back to their human Tamer with a tilt of their heads in confusion.

Seth chuckles at the admittedly cute reaction as he shows them their 3D map on his Digivice, "While we were talking and admitting to each other how we appreciate each other, wild Digimon have surrounded us in a loose circle."

On the 3D map showed around 10 red dots signifying enemy signatures in a circle around the group.

Looking around they saw their opponents popping up from behind the gates and from nearby hills that the gates were situated in. The first looked like a candle in a bronze candlestick with a flame dancing on it's wick, however this Digimon named Candlemon, which is a Rookie Virus type, had blue eyes on both it's candle and on the flame on top of it's head with a mouth for each set of eyes. The second Digimon looked like a garden variety white sheet ghost, if those ghosts had black soulless eyes and a wide mouth full of 4 inch long fangs for teeth, This ghost Digimon is called Bakemon a champion Virus type.

Biyomon immediately shoots up into the air to draw the enemies attention on her as she begins to charge up her signature Spiral Twister attack, the 5 Candlemon's rear their bodies back ready to fling their flames at her until they are suddenly destroyed by 5 rapid fireballs fired off by a very protective Agumon, leaving their purple colored Digi-eggs in the remains of the fireballs flames.

The remaining Bakemon look to each other quickly with nervousness present on their faces, and then charge at Agumon desperately trying to avenge their comrades before he deletes them too, however they had forgotten about a little birdie in the sky who had fired off her Spiral Twister with deadly efficiency.

Rolling to his left Agumon quickly stands as he sees the Bakemon become engulfed in a green flame tornado that was turning their once white sheeted bodies into a burnt brown color.

Seth was monitoring the fight from a nearby rock formation he ran to as soon as his partners made their moves to begin the fight. The Bakemon's health were each at 30% once the Spiral Twister attack subsided, of course the said Digimon were also quite dazed at having lost so much health at once. Seth grinned and applied a Power Boost card to Agumon as he gave the first order all battle, "Agumon! I gave you a card! Now use your Spit Fire Blast attack!"

Agumon nodded and reared his head back quickly as his mouth had blazing red flames dancing around his teeth from how powerful the attack had become. Releasing the stream of crimson red flames at them Agumon internally smiled at how well their combos had become after his Digivolution.

The Bakemon all hugged each other in fear at the roaring flames that were approaching them quickly and only had time to do a high pitched scream of fear before they were silenced with a decent sized explosion as the attack connected.

Seth brought down his arms that he raised to shield his face from the heat as he sees only their 5 dark purple Digi-eggs remaining of them. Agumon is already picking up the Candlemon eggs as Biyomon lands near the Bakemon eggs smiling triumphantly at the easy victory they had.

"You guys think we got too strong from our training in the forest?" Biyomon asks as she looks at the 'carnage' they wrought upon their defeated enemies.

"Would you prefer it to be harder? Or would you prefer to stay strong like this so we can make our way through this next area towards the Holy Angel Palace?" Agumon asks with genuine curiosity.

Biyomon shakes her head quickly as she holds her wings up in a placating gesture, "I was just asking rhetorically Agumon I'm honestly glad that we had it this easy, especially after that close call with Devimon."

Agumon tilts his head in thought as Seth stores the Digi-eggs into his egg carrier function on his Digivice, "Understood" Agumon nods in response as he realizes how close the situation was last battle before he had been able to Digivolve.

Biyomon flies up to the gate as her Tamer and friend start to walk to the entrance so she can see any threats ahead. As she landed on top of the gate all she saw was the purple gray ground was laid out for at least 3 miles in front of them with sickly withered trees and grave stones dotted the land as she looked farther in, seeing a few building that were either small churches or mausoleums. Shivering at the thought of meeting other dark and undead type Digimon, she flew down and reported her findings to Seth and Agumon.

Agumon kept a sharp eye to their surroundings as Seth was deep in thought with the 3D map out to scan the area ahead to confirm Biyomon's findings, "If we head towards this group of mausoleums here" mutters Seth in thought as a red line follows his finger going through his map to create a trail to follow, "Then we pass by this larger church there, we can then exit down this hill area behind that church and make it out of here in about 2-3 days depending on any fights we come across."

Agumon and Biyomon look up at Seth as he puts his Digivice away and smirks at them, "Let's go guys! We have a Palace to visit!"

Both Digimon raise their arms up in the air with a loud, "Roger that!" and walk alongside their Tamer down the path he had planned ready for anything.

Unknown to the trio on a nearby tree was a soccer ball sized (and shaped) bat with large red claws and a skull and cross bones on his head as he spied on them with a small camera sitting on a harness on his head. This little Demidevimon was a Rookie level Virus type and were known for being trouble makers, they were also infamous for being the surveillance dogs for the 7 Vices army due to their size and flight capabilities.

He then radioed in his position to someone back at HQ, "DD18 here following the targets into Phantom Ruins Sir Wisemon. Continue surveillance?"

Wisemon's voice comes through a little garbled but he is clear enough to be heard as, "Yes DD18 continue and report once a day for findings of activities along with sending me the daily feed from your camera as well."

"Yes Sir! I will continue mission!" grunting a bit he begins to flap his four wings and flies off to continue his following of the trio.

Phantom Ruins Outskirts

Angemon was flying into his favorite training ground as he had a type and knowledge advantage to handle all the Champion and Rookie enemies to be found in this sector. Humming a bit to himself he was glad that his stats had shot up from his run in with the recent corrupt Digimon, however it was still sad to him how he had to put down his own former fellow troops to cleanse them of the Virus affecting them.

Landing on a mausoleum in the area he looks around and finds the trio making their way into the sector with smiles on their faces, "Hmmm looks like they have this place well handled if they are able to smile like that despite that team of 10 Virus types that tend to try and ambush others at the entrance. Oops! Better make sure to call in and let Sorcerymon know where they are hea-" his thought is interrupted as his communicator from Sorcerymon goes off, "Huh speak of the Devimon."

Picking it up he begins his normal greeting, "Angemon 0098 here Sir Sor-"

"NO TIME FOR FORMALITIES YOU IDIOT! THIS IS AN EMERGENCY SITUATION!" Sorcerymon's angry and clearly panicked voice came from the other end of the line right into Angemon's ear.

"WHAT!? What's wrong Sorcerymon? What has happened!" Angemon asked with clear agitation in his voice.

"We have picked up a powerful Champion level signature coming from the area you are in now! Your orders are to investigate it and see what is causing this spike in power! Understood!?"

Snapping to attention with how urgent this request sounds Angemon's military training kicks in immediately, "Yes Sir! I will investigate immediately! I will report once I find it! Where was it's last location?"

Sorcerymon curses to himself at forgetting to give him a location before telling him about it, double checking his computers with the help of another Angemon in the scanner room he confirms the location, "It will be in the largest church near the exit to Phantom Ruins sector!"

Angemon gasps as he realizes that unless he does something right now then the Tamer and his two partners will be heading into a trap, "Wait the Tamer's Agumon can evolve into Greymon now why can't they use this as an opportunity to show their skills and get stronger?"

Silence was all he got for a few seconds and Angemon thought his question might have been taken wrongly until he heard the nervous tone in Sorcerymon's tone, "Because this Champion's energy reading is so powerful that it might be near Digivolution and if it does Digivolve, an Ultimate will be too powerful for any of our remaining forces that are still on the island to deal with besides Lord Seraphimon or Commander Leomon, and those two are busy helping our Tamer army train right now to deal with this situation without losing significant time in exchange, it is up to you to let us know what we are dealing with, understood?"

Angemon nods to himself and then answers with a determined answer, "Understood sir I will report what I find and depending on the situation I'll do my best to hold off the threat until Reinforcements arrive if needed."

"Got it Angemon but be careful and don't push yourself you just recovered from your last run in with some corrupt Digimon, no need for sacrificing yourself."

"Understood Sorcerymon, Angemon out."

Standing up from the mausoleum roof he was sitting on he spread his wings and began to fly off towards the last known location of this powerful new Virus Digimon.

Phantom Ruins

Seth checked his map again to make sure they were following the trail he made through this sector as they were all resting and eating a lunch to regain some energy before continuing on through the area.

Seth was enjoying a turkey sandwich with lettuce and mayo, Biyomon was enjoying a granola and birdseed rice ball, while Agumon chowed down on a bone meat that was larger than a football.

Seth then realized something that he forgot to ask his two companions despite their many days together. Swallowing his sandwich down Seth clears his throat gaining the attention of the two Digimon. "Guys I just realized that I never asked you how you came to fight for the Holy Angel Palace? Mind sharing?" Seth looks to both his partners waiting to see what their answer would be.

Agumon finishes gulping down his meat and then takes a thinking posture as he sits with his muzzle resting in his clawed hand, "Well I don't remember much from my time in the egg, but I do know that when I hatched that I had this urge to find you and become your friend as soon as I could move from the nursery in the Palace. And I don't regret anything that I have done with you Seth, I've enjoyed our adventure together so far and I look forward to continuing to journey with you and to finally defeat the 7 Vices Army! And meeting Biyomon has been amazing as well! I couldn't have beaten Devimon without her help in holding him off!" Agumon finishes his speech with a bright smile going from one side of his muzzle to the other side.

Biyomon smiles lightly at Agumon's innocent declaration of friendship with Seth and herself, Will they be as accepting of my reason for joining?

Looking up at her two traveling companions she only sees eagerness at her answer and acceptance for what ever her reason for joining this fight was.

What am I worried about? These two are my Tamer and fellow Digimon they will support me no matter what.

Taking a deep breath in Biyomon begins her tale, "My reason for joining is to get revenge on the 7 Vices generals for destroying my home town, we were a farming town that supplied many grains all over the Digital World, However as a result we had many Rookies, a few dozen Champions and only 3 Ultimate's to help us defend the town from Bandits and wild Virus Digimon attacks. We were happy and life was fun especially with my mother Birdramon, a giant bird Champion Digimon made of flames like the legendary phoenix, and my father who was Aquilamon, a red feathered hawk with indian feathers down his back and twin black horns on his head, we were all happy I had a sibling in a pink Digi-egg on the way that I was happy to take care of."

Biyomon sniffs loudly as she begins to remember what had happened to her town. Agumon scoots closer to wrap an arm around Biyomon in comfort and support as Seth gives her a reassuring nod to continue.

"Unfortunately we had no walls or proper fences that could help us prepare for defending our town from a giant raid, the 7 Vices came with Piedmon leading the charge into my town with a whole battalion of Ultimate's and countless Champion levels that simply swarmed over our fields and into the town, our defenders did what they could to hold them off and to allow the Rookie Digimon including myself to run away with the Digi-eggs of the town, while all Champion and our 3 Ultimate levels did what they could to distract the enemy forces. I had been separated from the others as we all madly dashed through the sky or forests to get away to the next town to warn them and find safety."

Biyomon's eyes tear up and the water droplets begin to fall to the ground in a steady stream. As Agumon holds her close with a warm hug and Seth comes over to her to rub her head gently to soothe her, neither say a word as they allow her to continue her story and show them her pain.

"I was shot down by a sword flying right through my wing, crashing into a large bush I look up to see a giggling Piedmon looking down at me from where he is floating in the air, I am so full of fear I couldn't even move then he pulls out another of his swords and throws it right at me, I wasn't fast enough and the sword came closer as I shut my eyes waiting for the inevitable when suddenly my father was in front of me and took the sword right through his back and chest crashing down in front of me, 'FAAAAAAATHER!' I ran crying to his side as he was turning back into a Digi-egg with a final message on his lips, 'Go to Holy Angel Palace on File Island, the lord there Seraphimon will help you and your sister' as he finished he turned into his red Digi-egg form. Chuckling Piedmon lands and approaches my fathers egg as I make a mad dash for the trees, in my haste my sisters Digi-egg fell from the carrier on my back and I turn just in time to see Piedmon holding both my fathers Digi-egg and my sisters Digi-egg while he leers at me, 'Well? Go on little birdie fly away and warn Lord Seraphimon of what we are doing you will never stop us!' with a final mocking laugh he flies up into the air and glides away with my families Digi-eggs in his hands. All I could do was cry for hours in that same spot until the Angemon's sent from a nearby fort that came looking for survivors found me."

With tears flowing down her face Biyomon Sniffs and looks up expecting to see both her traveling companions sad at her loss of family and disappointed that she couldn't do more.

What she saw shocked her Agumon was crying with her and hugging her closer as Seth had a gentle soothing smile on his face as he simply held both Digimon in his arms.

"Biyomon, neither Agumon or I see you as any less, you just couldn't do anything."

"B-But I could've at least attacked him or anything rather than just freeze up in fear!"

Agumon pipes up this time shocking her with his unusually serious tone, "Biyomon, you are a Rookie and you didn't even have the training you have gone through with us at that time, at best you would have made him giggle at you at wort he would've killed you and added you to his collection of Digi-eggs. So we are happy you survived, and we are also here to help you get your family back from them so you can have them in your life once more."

Crying once more Biyomon lets all her tears fall as she hugs her two best friends in the Digital World seeking the comfort they so readily supply her as she cries and cries.

Phantom Ruins Exit region

Angemon found himself looking over one of the many churches here in the Phantom Ruins zone from a hill top nearby it, and he was not liking the scene in front of him, he saw Bakemon's attacking and eating each other due to the order from their current boss.

What the hell is HE doing here?! This isn't even the right zone for him to appear in!

Angemon's eyes were focused on the champion Digimon that was over seeing his followers 'Training' it was an IceDevimon, a Devimon that was all white versus black colored with the same orange bat tattoo and the same long arms and wide wings, however more dangerous as he was able to use powerful freezing attacks and create natural ice weapons meant to deal a lot of damage to their intended target. No ghost type Digimon of the champion level in this zone would be able to stand against him hence why the Bakemon's were following his orders and killing their companions in an effort to absorb their data.

A cold yet mocking tone of voice sounded out as Angemon continued to observe the situation.

"C'mon you lousy bed sheets! You can do better than that riiiiight~? After all I could just eat you if you don't feel like continuing your training like I did your boss Soulmon! Hahahahaha!"

At this cold laughter and threat the Bakemon began to fight even harder despite their exhaustion to be the last one standing and not end up as data bits to this monster who had become their boss.

Angemon felt a chill at hearing IceDevimon's words about Soulmon the more powerful version of Bakemon with a witches hat on it to show it had higher magic combat potential.

Damn if Soulmon was indeed eaten by IceDevimon then we are in deeper trouble than I first thought. With him simply destroying and absorbing data he has a chance to gain magical abilities from Soulmon, but if he actually consumed him data bit by data bit then he has absolutely gained at least one ability from Soulmon, I must warn Sorcerymon so he can send me backup.

As Angemon began to pull out his communicator he then realized something about the IceDevimon on the throne that was watching the massacre down below. He had no shadow!

Wait if he doesn't have a shadow then he must have-!

And that was the last thought Angemon had before suddenly being encased in a solid block of ice as IceDevimon revealed himself by removing a shimmering sheet from in front of him as he chuckled darkly to himself.

"Hehehehe! This Soulmon sheet that I skinned fromthat lousy ghost has it's uses! And his ability to create illusions really is top notch too!" as he says this IceDevimon snaps his fingers and his copy illusion from the throne shimmers and dissipates like a mirage, the Bakemon no longer feeling the urgency to continue fighting all slump down in exhaustion.

"Well he will make a nice edition to my meals won't he?" As IceDevimon motions some Bakemon to move the frozen Angemon into his meal chambers in the cellar area with his many other captured meal tickets waiting to be eaten.

A Candlemon hops up to IceDevimon as he is thinking about what is the next meal to be eaten, "L-L-Lord IceDevimon!"

Giving a glare that could have part of hell freeze over due to being interrupted from his meal planning IceDevimon looks at the Candlemon with a snarl and a promise of death in his eyes.

The Candlemon realizes he may have just condemned himself to an early digital death simply by the look his current leader was giving him.

A curt and irritated "What?" was all the poor Rookie got in response.

"The perimeter guards have spotted a human with two Digim-"

"A HUMAN!?"

Waiting for the ringing in his ears to end Candlemon shakes his head clear from his bosses outburst and continues his report, "Yes sir! He has been seen heading this way with two Digimon! A Biyomon and an Agumon!"

IceDevimon begins to drool and grin evilly with a clear look of hunger in his eyes, "Finally! Amazing rare delicacies for this area have arrived at last! Send out all perimeter guards to that location and have them captured and brought back to me! I want them alive and fresh for consumption by me!"

Candlemon gives out a quick "Yes sir!" and hops away as fast as he can overjoyed that he will get to live another day despite having annoyed his boss.

With the orders carried out IceDevimon begins ordering his remaining troops, "All right men, we have a Tamer and two Digimon coming here, break out the ropes and spices! We are feasting on Human! Lizard! And Poultry tonight! The Human will be my main course while you lot can fight over any scraps of him I leave! Now prepare for guests men!"

A loud and hurried cheer breaks out amongst the group of ghost types showing their fearful enthusiasm to follow along and now be eaten themselves.

IceDevimon sees his minions going about their orders to prepare for the feast as he continued his internal musing, Soon you lovely delicacies you will be all cold and snug in my belly! HEEEEEHEEHEEE!