A/N: The Battle of the Gods commences.
Omega X the Ascendant God vs. Beerusmon the Destroyer!
Starting now.
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Digimon Fusion Ascendancy
Act I: Battle of Digital Gods
Chapter VII: The Clash of the Gods
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Digital World/DF-616/File Island/Beach Resort/1:45 PM
An eerie silence instilled a tranquil and tense face-off between the god warriors.
On the left, Beerusmon stood his ground.
On the right, Ascendant God Omega X shot a determined glare to his opponent.
A flame aura bathed over Omega X.
It begins! Max thought as Omega X hastily shot forward ready to punch Beerusmon.
Omega X and Beerusmon immediately went head to head, commencing the first clash between a Digital God of Destruction and Ascendant God!
Bam!
(Cue Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Gods OST – Power of a Super Saiyan God)
As Omega X punched Beerusmon, the Digital God raised his right arm to counter the Ascendant's blow. Their connected blows ignited a shockwave that shook the entire island and created a large depression beneath them. The power was so immense that clouds parted away in the sky. Omega X and Beerusmon locked up for a few moments. Omega X looked straight into Beerusmon's eyes. The Digital God maintained his calm demeanor and smiled him off.
Omega X cupped both hands and formed blue energy in the cusp of his hand. He quickly fired off a Tsunami Wave toward Beerusmon. Beerusmon swerved to the side, letting the beam bypass and explode into the sea.
"My, my what an impressive display," Beerusmon commended. "But there is no one in the Digiverse stronger than Beerusmon the Destroyer."
Omega X quickly flew at the Digital God and punched him. Beerusmon stopped his fist with one hand and pushed him away. Refused to let down, Omega X attacked Beerusmon with punches and kicks that Beerusmon parried with one hand. Beerusmon returned the favor and backhanded Omega X, sending him sailing with a punch.
Everyone present was baffled by the powers unleashed by the two gods.
"Incredible..." Max mumbled, his gaze permanently fixated on Omega X and Beerusmon.
Metalla X gritted his teeth and scowled. "Damn!"
"So, tell me. How does it feel becoming a god?" Beerusmon asked Omega X.
"Amazing."
"I see. It astounds you," Beerusmon pushed Omega X's hand away and smirked. "It's taken you time to fathom what you can do now." He slowly ascended straight into the air while Omega X followed him.
Still bathed in his god-like fire aura, Omega X flew around Beerusmon. The two of them flew over File Island's own metropolis. This city was built in honor of the Digidestined's heroisms. Ensuring no damage came to the city, Omega X shifted the fight with the Digital God higher up. Beerusmon quickly spun around his whole body and went for a spinning kick, but Omega X countered with an elbow. Omega X shot back and punched Beerusmon. The Digital God fired back and elbowed Omega X. The two super beings fiercely attacked with rapidfire blows. Each of their punches, countered or not, rattled the sky above the city.
Beerusmon quickly flew up and elbowed Omega X's face. Omega X blocked again. He continued blocking Beerusmon's blows, avoiding getting pounded to death. Omega X crossed both arms in front to block another punch from Beerusmon.
Wham!
Beerusmon caught Omega X with a headbutt and sent him crashing toward the city. Omega X stopped his own fall and flew over highway. He and Beerusmon navigated through the city, quickly bypassing highway and building obstructions. Omega X turned and caught Beerusmon flying up to engage him. They quickly traded fisticuffs, sending more shockwaves that shook the streets. They continued their exchange for a few moments around the city.
Bam!
Omega X caught Beerusmon with a kick and sent him flying far. Beerusmon stopped his own fall and flew up luring Omega X away. Both were now far off from the city.
(End theme)
"Yes, very good," Beerusmon commended the Ascendant God. "Now you're getting it." Just then, he noted an indifferent look on the Ascendant's features. "What's the matter? You seem disappointed."
"To be honest, yeah."
"Why? Don't you like being a deity?"
"It's not the power. It's the method I took to get it and what that means."
The Digital God was left befuddled. "I'm not quite following you."
"It's a level of strength I can't reach on my own," Omega X remarked while looking over his hands and assessing his god aura.
"And that limit disturbs you?"
"Yeah," Omega X replied and hastily rocketed forward engaging Beerusmon again. He clubbed Beerusmon, who countered with an elbow.
The two gods shifted back and forth around the sky. They collided and diverged, hitting each other consecutively with fierce earth-shattering punches that echoed over the sky. From the distance the fighters were able to see, there were shockwaves emanating all over the island. The shockwaves swept away the clouds quickly. The Digimon civilians could only feel what they described to be 'earthquakes'.
Omega X bellowed and punched Beerusmon, but the Digital God dodged one punch and caught the other.
"You say such interesting things, Ascendant! Didn't you needed your friends to help you become a God?!" Beerusmon berated Omega X whilst the two engaged fierce blows. He kicked Omega X hard, but the Ascendant crossed his arms to help cushion the blow.
Dropping his arms, Omega X replied. "Of course I did, but it wasn't my own strength! Ever since I became an Ascendant, I've pushed myself to be the strongest to protect my friends and the two worlds, but now I learn there's a level I'll never reach on my own! And I hate that!"
With a smug grin, Beerusmon inquired. "Then, why did you agree to do it?"
"Because this way I have a chance to beat you!"
"Ah, then you seem to be addicted to battle."
"I get that a lot."
"AUGH!" Beerusmon bellowed and shot up so fast Omega X couldn't anticipate the next blow.
Wham!
(Cue The Matrix Revolutions OST – Navras (0:00-2:13))
Beerusmon punched Omega X so hard in the gut he nearly knocked the wind out of him. Doubling over in pain, Omega X spat out a mouthful of saliva and blood. Beerusmon didn't stop there. He followed up clubbing Omega X's back and chest. He then tail whipped Omega X aside, sending him flying far over the city. Omega X floated over to stop his fall and looked across to find no signs of Beerusmon.
Suddenly, Beerusmon caught Omega X off guard and rematerialized behind the Ascendant. He locked a headlock on Omega X and attempted to strangle him. Beerusmon purposefully loosened his grip, making sure not to choke him. He then moved back and kicked Omega X so hard he unleashed a shockwave that shook the sky. The immense force from the kick sent Omega X sailing several kilometers across the island until he went flying through a forest. Omega X went crashing through several trees, but that didn't deter Beerusmon from pursuing him.
"C'mon, everyone! Let's follow them!" Max announced. "Simms, Gennai, take those who can't fly aboard the air carrier Tony and his team built!"
"Yes, sir!" Simms replied as he and Gennai beckoned to Iron Man.
"Carrier? Oh, right! Gotcha!" Iron Man called out as he pressed a button on his left wrist, which opened up a hatch under the island and summoned a massive air carrier. "Anyone need a lift?!"
As a large handful boarded the air carrier, the Ascendants and the other fighters took flight to follow the god battle. As Rosemon flew off, Biyomon, Tentomon, Hawkmon, and Wormmon Evolved to Phoenixmon, HerculesKabuterimon, Valkyrimon, and GranKuwagamon. The remaining partnered Digimon, unable to fly, went inside the air carrier. Meryl's partner, Salamon, evolved into LadyDevimon and carried her partner. Beelzebumon picked up Calumon and joined the aerial Digimon toward the battle.
"Are we all ready?!" Yolei asked everyone inside the ship.
"Buckle up, everyone!" Iron Man said, piloting the carrier and navigating it to the battle location.
"They've taken off the island!" Phoenixmon called.
"Judging from the direction they've taken, they appear to be heading for the Server Continent!" HerculesKabuterimon.
"That's exactly where they're going," Izzy nodded.
With that, the carrier ship's thrusters burned so fast the ship shot across into the distance quickly.
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Meanwhile, Omega X and Beerusmon were already on the Continent of Server. They pursued one another through a sea of forests. Beerusmon jetted up and went for a punch. Omega X tucked his head evading Beerusmon's punch and countered with an elbow. Omega X gut punched Beerusmon. Beerusmon rebounded and went for a knee lift, but Omega X countered with one of his own. Their knees clashed and the force of the collision sent shockwaves all around.
Beerusmon and Omega X locked up, interlocking their hands and trying to outmuscle each other. Sparks lit up and flickered off their god bodies. Both yelled in each other face's. Omega X quickly booted Beerusmon's face. Omega X then grabbed Beerusmon's tail and bit into it, causing the cat to yelp in pain. Beerusmon returned the favor and smacked his cheeks hard. Omega X then screamed into Beerusmon's ear. The deity got the last laugh as he pulled on Omega X's nose.
Beerusmon then swerved behind Omega X and blasted him in the back. Omega X was shot back. Beerusmon appeared in front of Omega X and planted a beam into the Ascendant's chest, sending him flying into the air. Beerusmon bounced around shooting Omega X back and forth. As Omega X tried to recover from this, Beerusmon grabbed his face and flew down preparing to slam him into a forest.
"C'mon! Show me a power worthy of a god!" Beerusmon chided Omega X, slamming him hard through the pavement.
Boom!
BanchoLeomon, Pikkan, BW, and Sheila were the first ones to see a massive collection of dust kicking up from the forest. Thanks to their god auras, they couldn't feel either warrior's presence. But, just the destruction caused by their battle was enough to catch their attention.
"Looks like they're ramping it up!" BanchoLeomon observed and left aghast.
'No shit, kitty cat! We can see that!' Ogremon berated the lion in his mind.
'It's astounding to see a God of Destruction up close.' Mercurimon provided his insight. 'Me and my colleagues back on Spira have heard of accounts of a God of Destruction that destroyed worlds to maintain balance in the order of all life.'
'Too bad none of us could've prepared for his arrival on this world.' Marsmon added with his colleague's comments.
"It's crazy I can't even sense Omega X anymore!" Pikkan exclaimed.
In no time, Max, the D3s, and the other Ascendants arrived. Max had his sights firmly fixated on the fight in the forest.
"C'mon, dad," Max muttered.
As Beerusmon descended near a pothole-sized crater, he found Omega X laying and barely stirring. The Digital God landed atop Omega X and growled. Beerusmon started wailing on Omega X, who crossed his arms and put up his guard.
"You bore me! You bore me! You were supposed to be unique! A warrior that stood out from the rest! Isn't a little excitement too much to ask for?!" Beerusmon chastised, continuously wailing on Omega X.
"How about this?!" Omega X snapped up and headbutted Beerusmon's face. He then uppercutted Beerusmon and backflipped away.
Hissing, Beerusmon rubbed his forehead. "Nice job on the cheapshot." He floated into the air and flew off, luring Omega X to a new fighting location.
Omega X propelled around some trees to catch up to Beerusmon. As he and the Digital God crossed paths, Omega X went for a punch, but Beerusmon hopped up and kicked Omega X so hard he knocked him several kilometers across the forest. Omega X's fall carved and left a long trail along the forest.
Boom!
The Ascendant continued along and crashed through a rock formation. Omega X went crashing through more rock formations and went flying out past a canyon valley. Omega X couldn't control his long flight across the Server Continent. A family of Tyrannomon had to stop as Omega X went flying past them. Beerusmon eventually caught up with his worthy opponent, not letting this once in a lifetime opportunity to fight a worthy opponent slip by him.
The Ascendants and the other fighters would catch up in no time. Behind them were the aerial Digimon and the air carrier, who caught up as quickly as they could.
(Theme fades)
Inside the air carrier, Sora, Mimi, Mummymon, Arukenimon, and Sonja noticed Whismon floating outside the ship. The god tapped the glass to get their attention.
"Hello?" Whismon repeatedly tapped the glass.
"It's that Whismon guy," Mummymon pointed out.
"Oh, did we leave him behind?" Mimi wondered.
"Well, since he's a god, it wouldn't be much trouble for him to catch up," Sora shrugged. "Better let him inside."
"No need, Miss Bearer of Love," Whismon replied as he forged his own door through the glass. He closed the glass 'door' behind him. Once Whismon's magic wore off, the glass returned to its normal state. "You must excuse me for this interruption, but I simply must known the name of his delicious confection." He showed everyone a cup with scoops of chocolate, strawberry, and vanilla ice cream.
Sonja blinked thrice. "Um, that would just be a cup of ice cream."
"Ice cream? Oh marvelous!" The sage replied enthusiastically. "I've never had anything like it!"
Everyone else in the ship sweatdropped hearing his confession. How a god wouldn't know anything as common as ice cream confounded them.
Whismon rubbed the bowl against his face and gleamed. "Sounds ridiculous to make food this cold, but it totally works!" He approached Sonja. "Could you tell me how it's made? It sounds very complicated."
"Oh, I don't know?!" The female Artificial shrugged him off. "We just buy them!"
Whismon chortled. "Well excuse me. Ice cream's not the only thing cold in this world." He scooped up come chocolate with a waffle stick, ate it, and happily chuckled. "Ohohoho! So, was that an amusing joke? I've been working on my comedy skills."
There was an awkward silence after Whismon finished speaking.
Sora added. "Well, we also buy them from grocery stores."
"Or, sometimes we buy them from ice cream trucks!" Mimi chimed in.
Cody sweatdropped. "Are there even ice cream trucks anymore?"
"Why of course there are!" Armadillomon replied. "I hear 'em all the time whenever you're not home!"
"C'mon, guys. Knock it off," Iron Man remarked, stupidly smiling behind his helmet. "All this ice cream talk has me craving for some."
Pepper sighed. "If we all live through this, I'll get you some vanilla dipped with caramel."
"Score! You know when to make a man happy, Pepper."
"Through your stomach? Yeah, I know."
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BOOM!
A massive explosion erupted from afar and became quite the plain sight for all. The explosion sent an immense shockwave that nearly swept everyone, including the air carrier, back.
"Hang on, guys!" WarAngemon warned his friends.
"I'd say this fight is measuring pretty high on the crazy scale!" Ultima X cried out.
"I'll say! The power from these explosions are off the charts!" Keke exclaimed.
Metalla X scowled. "Tai is such a bastard! He always hogs the fun and glory all to himself every time...!" He paused briefly only to admit his own (and Yamato's) jealousy. "And yet..."
Sam asked. "Yet what?"
"Well, for once I'm glad it's not me."
(Navras resumes (5:33-6:30))
Back on the location of the gods' battle...
Beerusmon and Omega X came rushing one another at full speed ahead.
Wham!
Beerusmon threw a punch at Omega X that unleashed enough power to ravage their surroundings and create a depression around them. As Beerusmon jerked his fist back, Omega X dropped his guard and on his right cheek a fresh cut with a trickle of blood oozing out formed.
"You abhor your own strength because it's not yours?"
"That's right!"
Omega X returned the favor and unleashed his own earth-shattering punch. Although Beerusmon blocked it, the power from the Ascendant God cleared away a good section of the landscape and created an equally big depression beneath them. A shower of rocks littered the vicinity around them.
"That sign of pride will be your own undoing!" The Digital God chastised Omega X. He swooped down and kicked Omega X back.
Omega X was kicked so hard and far he skidded across a slope and off a ledge while falling off into the ocean. The rock formation Omega X crashed into collapsed and crumbled into the ocean. Beerusmon hopped off the collapsing rock face and rocketed off after Omega X. He clubbed the Ascendant God and dropped him into the ocean. Omega X fell through the ocean like a dead weight as his fall kicked up a ton of water into the air. Beerusmon descended over where Omega X's energy carved out a trail, forging a tunnel between the tidal waves.
"FOOLISH, USELESS PRIDE!" The voice of Beerusmon hounded the Ascendant God. "It's rare to see an Ascendant so consumed by that flaw!"
The fighters descended through the earth and exchanged heated blows amidst some collapsing rocks.
The Ascendants, Digimon, and company paused over the endless land where the ocean used to be. The water had seemingly been buried underneath the earth where Beerusmon and Omega X continued their fight.
"That strength it's hard to believe!" Metalla X said in bewilderment.
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Beneath the Continent of Server
Omega X and Beerusmon finally reached the bottom trenches of the Server Continent. They landed on the surface of subterranean water. The backdrop of their new location was surrounded by piles of rocks mounted atop each other and large stalagmites. Hundreds, perhaps even thousands, of rocks fell from the ceiling and crashed into the water.
Omega X popped the back of his neck. "You're wrong about the Ascendants! My friend Matt had a persona named Yamato who was always obsessed with his pride. Even with Yamato gone, pride is more important to Matt than it is to me."
"Hah, and yet that man made a pitiful fool of himself on stage to protect his friends."
"If he did that, then I respect him a lot for it. It must've been a bitter pill to swallow, but he did it anyway, because he knew the stakes."
(End theme)
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BanchoLeomon, Pikkan, and Sheila's set of ultra sensitive ears picked up on the warrior gods' conversation.
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"Oh?" Beerusmon replied as his curiosity piqued. "Just as you've swallowed your pride with this borrowed power, I suppose."
Chortling, Omega X scratched the bottom of his nose. "When you put it that way, I guess you can say that."
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"Did they stop fighting? What are they talking about?" Gennai wondered.
"With the way it's progressing, Beerusmon is training him," BanchoLeomon analyzed.
"Seems like it," Pikkan concurred.
"What else can you make out of it?" Beelzebumon asked, scanning the vicinity. "Well?"
"We'll know soon enough," Sheila replied.
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"You should know that I'm not satisfied either," the Digital God openly confessed to his opponent. "At least not yet."
"Yeah? Why not?"
"I still haven't even come close to using my full power in this fight."
Upon hearing this claim, Omega X nodded eagerly. "Oh? That makes sense." He gave a sheepish grin. "I've only been going 80 percent myself!"
"WHAT?!" Beerusmon gasped. "You were holding back?!" He clenched his fists and scowled. "All right, fine! Let's see you deal with this speed!" He hastily charged through the water surface and closed off the gap between them. He caught and thumped Omega X's chest with an elbow only to follow it up with a kick to the face.
(Cue Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Gods OST – Goku Pinch)
The fighter quickly engaged in fisticuffs for a few seconds. Omega X went for a spinning back kick, but Beerusmon evaded and backflipped out of reach. Beerusmon shot forward and headbutted Omega X back. Omega X raced up and engaged Beerusmon in another series of fisticuffs that shook the entire subterranean space.
"ARE YOU TAKING ME SERIOUSLY NOW?!" Omega X's voice roared, echoing all over the subterranean area. "You're about to find out how far I can go!" But before Omega X follow through with his attack, his red god aura instantly vanished.
Much to Omega X's dismay, he had dropped out of his Ascendant God phase.
Oh no! The Ascendant gasped upon realizing his dilemma.
"WHHHHAAA!" Beerusmon screamed and elbowed Omega X's face, driving him down onto the water's surface.
(End theme)
Omega X hastily flew up and engaged Beerusmon again. They hit each other with body blows that rattled the entire cavern. Beerusmon jumped up and kicked Omega X up into the ceiling. Omega X landed on the ceiling and looked down catching Beerusmon preparing to sneak attack him.
Shoom.
(Cue Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Gods OST – Struggling Against a God)
Omega X used Instant Movement at a hair's breadth to avoid Beerusmon. Befuddled, Beerusmon was taken aback by the Ascendant's teleportation technique. Omega X appeared behind Beerusmon. Once the Digital God sensed his presence, he turned only to get punched in the face. Omega X used Instant Movement to get behind Beerusmon and went for a chop. Beerusmon phased out, casting an after image to throw off the Ascendant. Omega X whirled around and caught Beerusmon firing energy blasts from high in the the ceiling.
"You didn't tell me you were using blasts now!" Omega X exclaimed while evading the incoming blasts.
Beerusmon kept up the momentum and lobbed a volley of blasts. All of them kept narrowly missing Omega X. Some stray blasts began obliterating areas of the subterranean cavern. Omega X used hit and run tactics to dodge the blasts.
"In this game, you're fighting to live!" Beerusmon declared amidst firing blasts.
Omega X glided around the cavern and evaded more blasts. He made a quick swerve around and swooped down catching Beerusmon off guard with a kick. The hit dazed Beerusmon long enough to sun him. However, he rebounded and shot out numerous purple blasts from his body and began tearing up the caverns. Enough blasts started tearing through the ceiling and causing rocks to collapse. Omega X flew around punching his way through these rocks and through the surface. He eventually got caught between the rocks.
(End theme)
"YOU AREN'T GONNA DESTROY THIS WORLD!" Omega X bellowed fiercely.
(Cue Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Gods Insert – Flow – Hero (Movie Version))
He powered up and unleashed his golden aura. He shot up through the rocks and tore through the earth like a hot knife cutting through butter (and like a pinball going all over the place). He shot up leaving a golden trail of light behind him.
Beerusmon followed him while leaving a purple trail of light.
Everyone watching became astounded by Omega X and Beerusmon flying up past them.
"Omega X's changed! He's in trouble!" BanchoLeomon exclaimed.
"He's dropped from his God form to a mere Ascendant form!" BW shouted.
"What?!" Metalla X, and amongst others, were shocked to hear this.
"No! Tai!" Max called out to Omega X. What happened to the Ascendant God power he had?! He watched Omega X and assessed his Ki. Could he still have reserves...? Unless he's managed to learn to absorb that power?!
Beerusmon screams echoed out as he rocketed up with mouth gaping and tongue hanging out with mad glee.
Bam!
Omega X, with his golden aura, and Beerusmon, wearing his purple cloak, collided with each other. They continued colliding a few times. Their auras coalesced with each other amidst the brief clashes. As they shot up past the clouds, Omega X and Beerusmon exchanged fisticuffs. Omega X managed to get a blow in and punched Beerusmon, sending him sailing many feet into the air. Omega X swerved around and managed a drop kick that knocked Beerusmon away.
The fighters soared through some clouds while punching and kicking each other. Both locked up with each other's hands for a second, which ended with Omega X kneeing and kicking Beerusmon aside.
Needless to say, if anyone could say they see the fight, they would be lying.
"They're moving so fast! Can anyone follow them?" asked Simms.
"Nope, totally lost," Tike aptly put it.
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Omega X and Beerusmon flew over the Continent of Server, bypassing many familiar locations, including the ruins of Myotismon's castle. They circumnavigated the whole planet while pursuing each other. Both gods zipped up into the sky, moving faster than seemingly light speeds to get through the clouds as they went past the stratosphere. Ultimately, they went past the atmosphere and stopped above orbit. The gods clashed head-on above the Digital World. Surges of their own energies clashed amidst their heated battle.
Omega X evaded Beerusmon's flurry of punches and lunged at him with successive punches.
"If you're going to use blasts to fight, then fine!" Omega X bellowed, catching Beerusmon with a right fist to the jaw.
Dazed momentarily, Beerusmon scowled and clobbered Omega X with a punch. Omega X went for a straight jab, but Beerusmon swerved behind the Ascendant and elbowed his back.
"I'VE GOT ONE FOR YOU!" Omega X fiercely roared as he hastily shot up to attack the Digital God.
Beerusmon beckoned him to attack. "C'mon, feel free!" He was taken aback when Omega X used Instant Movement to shift behind him.
Shoom.
Beerusmon turned and Omega X Instant Moved again.
Shoom.
Omega X was right in front of Beerusmon, but the Ascendant shifted away again.
Shoom.
Beerusmon heard the sound of a flickering light and turned around catching Omega X building up a blue ball of Ki in the cusp of his hands. Omega X pushed his hands forward, hitting Beerusmon full force with a Terra Beam. The blue beam impacted Beerusmon head-on.
"RAAAUGH!" Beerusmon's loud wails echoed while the beam engulfed him.
BA-BOOM!
A massive explosion followed as Beerusmon was completely engulfed by the light.
(End theme)
Everyone below the atmosphere witnessed the Terra Beam explode and unleash shockwaves that shook the heaven.
"That was my brother's Terra Beam!" Celesta X cried out, mesmerized by Omega X's immense power shown before the group.
C'mon, dad! Hang in there! Max thought while painstakingly feeling out Omega X's energy. "Can't believe this, he was able to hold his own as an Ascendant!" But, where did that Ascendant God power really go? Did he really incorporate it into his body unknowingly?!
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Odaiba District/DF-811/Tachikawa & Fashion Thrift Store
After fidgeting in her seat, Athena had gotten enough attention from Dimitri, Karin, and Kensuke to know something was wrong. Kensuke reached this conclusion as he, too, sensed distressing vibes. The group raced out of future Mimi and Palmon's store.
"Mom, dad, we need to hurry!" Athena insisted, carrying PinkPatamon with her. "I'm worried about grandpa Matt, the other grandma Mimi, and great uncle Tai!"
Dimitri openly apologized to future Mimi. "Look, I know our party didn't last as long as we wanted."
"Go, my son. You guys spent enough with me," Mimi replied with a genuine smile. She hugged Dimitri. "If what Karin and Kensuke are sensing is trouble, then you'll saving the other me, Matt, Tai, and the others. Make sure she's ok along with everyone else, honey."
Nodding, Dimitri turned and beckoned to Faith the Patamon. He, Karin, Athena & PinkPatamon, and Kensuke & Veemon. Karin forged a dimension portal to access them passage to Tai's DF-616 dimension.
"Are we all ready?" Karin inquired to everyone.
"Let's go!" Athena called out.
Karin noticed Kensuke clenching his fists tight and almost shaking. "Brother?"
"Let's get this over with."
"C'mon!" Dimitri declared as he, Faith, and Karin jumped through the portal first.
Athena took Kensuke's hand while their Digimon partners went into the portal with them.
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Digital World/Azulongmon's Realm
The four Sovereigns keenly monitored the god battle. This battle was equally as important to them as Azulongmon's Digital World was put at stake.
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Central Digirealm/Golden Castle Above the Clouds
Even the great golden dragon, Huanglongmon, witnessed the cosmic battle between Ascendant God and Digital God of Destruction.
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Central World
Shinmon, Kibitomon, Gosenzomon, Shintomon, and Buddhamon meticulously stayed up to the date with the cosmic battle.
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Digital World/DF-616/Digital World's Orbit/1:56 PM
After the blue ball exploded, smoke cloud shrouded the whole area where Beerusmon had been hit. As the smoke thinned out, the Digital God's shadow was unveiled. Beerusmon was revealed with arms crossed and tiny scratches, but nothing too critical that could disable him.
Once Beerusmon regained sense of his whereabouts, he saw no signs of the Ascendant.
Suddenly, Omega X propelled from Beerusmon's rear and went for a kick. Beerusmon turned and phased out, leaving an after image for Omega X to kick through. Omega X looked around for Beerusmon, who was already behind him. Beerusmon tried to karate chop him from behind.
However, Omega X seized Beerusmon's hand.
"Nice try, Lord Beerusmon! You won't be able to sneak up on me like before!" Omega X warned him, pushing his hand away.
"Hmm, fine. From now on no more cheap tricks."
"Sounds good to me!"
(Cue Dragon Ball Super OST - Trouble Erupts)
As they distanced themselves apart, Omega X and Beerusmon both powered up. Omega X's golden aura regained the fiery red glow of the Ascendant God. Omega X's hair turned bright red and his eyes, too, matched the color of his vibrant red spiky hair. Beerusmon watched this greatly intrigued.
The gods shot across space and headed toward each other. They looked like two comets ready to meet on a collision course. Omega X was red. Beerusmon was purple.
Both clenched their fists. Their fists then connected and created a force so strong it blew away their auras and created shockwave-like ripples that traveled across the Digiverse. The powerful force from their collision knocked them back. These ripples spread, reaching the vast reaches of the Digiverse, putting every known Digi-Deity on alert.
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Central Digirealm/Golden Castle Above the Clouds
"This isn't good! It's as I feared! Not only has he become the Ascendant God, but Taichi may have very well pushed Lord Beerusmon to unleash the full extent of his strength!" Huanglongmon became petrified with the notion of the Digiverse's potential destruction. "If they fight to this extent any longer, the fabrics of the Digiverse will be destroyed! It'll no doubt have dire effects on the Real World! Taichi, you and Lord Beerusmon must stop this now!"
(End theme)
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Central World
"Yes, it's as we feared, Lord Huanglongmon. I've been in contact with Azulongmon and the Sovereigns!" Shinmon telepathically communicated with the great golden dragon.
"Father, is it Omega X and Lord Beerusmon? This influx of powers are coming from them!" Shintomon yelled out.
"This is very bad. The entire Digiverse may end up breaking apart if those two continue to clash a few more times!," Gosenzomon feared the worst outcome. "Every Digimon & digital life form, the planets, we the gods, Lord Beerusmon, and Omega X will be completely wiped out. And this will turn will drastically effect and destroy Earth's foundation since the Digiverse is deeply rooted with the Real World! The whole Digiverse will become an empty void! Augh, if only I had used those Digicores to wish me more nude magazines if I knew this would happen!"
"Wait, oldtimer, did you say 'a few more times'?" Shintomon asked him.
"Tell us how many more of their clashes can the Digiverse possibly withstand?" urgently asked Buddhamon.
"Erm, no more than two at best, I suppose…"
"Only two?!"
"Um, no, maybe three at best."
"Make up your mind, old timer!" Shintomon shouted back.
"Ok, two then!"
Shinmon tried shunning out his son arguing with the elder and prayed that the worst outcome doesn't follow through.
"C'mon, Taichi, pull through!" Shinmon said.
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Outer Space/Above the Digital World
(Cue Dragon Ball Super OST - A Tough Battle)
Omega X and Beerusmon once again made a collision course. Their fists connected and created another shockwave that rippled throughout space. The power behind their punches sent them flying back.
"You've made wonderful progress! I was wrong to doubt you!" Beerusmon commended the Ascendant God. "You might be worthy after all!"
"Thanks, but I'm not here to amuse you," Omega X smirked. "I wouldn't be here now without your help."
As the god warriors powered up, their auras coalesced and formed into giant serpentine dragons. Beerusmon's purple dragon clashed with Omega X's fiery red dragon. As their dragons met at a stalemate, they flew over their respective summoners and became absorbed by their divine auras.
"Brace yourself!" Beerusmon shouted.
"Bring it on!" Omega X yelled.
They flew at each other again. Their fists once again connected. Omega X and Beerusmon's left fists then connected. This time no shockwaves were created. Both were able to control the power of their punches.
As Beerusmon went for a right hook, Omega X ducked and gut punched the Digital God. Omega X quickly followed up and booted Beerusmon back.
Beerusmon roared with fury and powered up. His purple aura cloaked over his body as he shot around Omega X, attempting to befuddle him. Omega X powered up and flew around like a red comet, following Beerusmon's trail. As the two converged, they attacked with lightning fast punches. Beerusmon went for a chop, which Omega X stopped with an arm.
(End theme)
"Not even satisfied with divine power?! You're already trying to attain a higher level!" Beerusmon berated him.
"Damn straight!" Omega X shot back, landing a punch that scrapped Beerumon's left cheek.
Irked by even the miniscule wound, Beerusmon scowled. The cut quickly healed.
Beerusmon flew back and formed a purple sphere in his hands. He lifted it with his finger and raised it overhead. Readying for Beerusmon's next attack, Omega X cupped both hands and readied a Super Tsunami Wave.
(Cue One Punch Man OST - Crisis)
"Take this!" Beerusmon launched the glowing sphere.
Omega X unleashed his Super Tsunami Wave as it collided with Beerusmon's attack. The beam clash of their attacks created more shockwave ripples to spread through the Digiverse.
"This is it! I've finally reached the limit of this power?! That's too bad! I give you all the credit, Lord Beerusmon! You're strong as they come. It pains me to say this, but you've won! I just can't keep this up anymore!" Omega X pressed on, pushing back against Beerusmon's attack.
Upon seeing Omega X pushing back, a confounded Beerusmon gasped. "How can that be?"
"I can't believe it either!" Omega X was equally surprised with his will to win. He unleashed more energy into his Super Tsunami Wave and pushed back harder against Beerusmon's attack.
Beerusmon pushed the sphere back. Omega X gritted hard and used enough force to shove it back. Grinning fiendishly, Beerusmon pushed back. It became a back and forth push game with neither god willing to resign to defeat.
"I respect your resilience, but let's end this!" Beerusmon bellowed, utilizing his divine power to cancel out the sphere and ending their stalemate.
(End theme)
As their clash ceased, the shockwaves that spread through space ended. Stability, for now, returned to the Digiverse.
"There. I've neutralized the energy that built up between us. We can now resume with a clean slate."
"But where did it go?!"
"None of your concern. It's a complex technique that requires a 100 percent power-up."
"You powered up just now?"
"Yes, now how about we end this already?" Beerusmon rushed Omega X and decked him in the face. "Here I come! 100 percent!"
(Cue One Punch Man OST - Raise a Fist)
Omega X returned the favor and punched him back. The two went at it with fisticuffs. Both had the same idea and landed a double punch to each other's face. Beerusmon booted Omega X away and flew over to him. Their fisticuff contest lasted a few more seconds. Beerusmon regained the advantage and gut punched Omega X, knocking the air out of him.
"And this is one you won't dodge," Beerusmon fired a blast into Omega X's chest. Just when he thought he had him beat, Omega X grabbed his face. "HUH?!"
Omega X headbutted Beerusmon.
Bam!
"Grr, let me go! Unhand me!" The Digital God demanded, not taking well to being abused by the Ascendant God.
Bam! Bam!
Omega X landed repeated headbutts into Beerusmon's forehead. Omega X's skull cracked against Beerusmon's.
"Not today!" retorted Omega X.
Bam!
Both headbutted each other and flew back, distancing themselves from each other to recover.
(End theme)
Cringing in pain, Beerusmon spat out angrily. "Headbutting is for street fights! Not a battle of gods!"
Omega X sneakily grinned. "Heh, yeah, but it worked, didn't it?!"
"It didn't even hurt!"
"You're full of crap!"
Omega X and Beerusmon attacked with a flurry of punches. As Omega X straight jabbed Beerusmon, it had little effect. Beerusmon noted the fiery redness of Omega X's aura faded out. Omega X flew back and noticed the nature of his aura regressing back to his golden Ascendant aura.
"Seems your time is up."
Omega X flew at Beerusmon and punched at him. "We'll see!"
"There's nothing to be ashamed of!"
"What did you say?!" Omega X asked as Beerusmon dodged his punches with ease. "Time after time again you've managed to overcome your limitations. You've achieved heights no mortal Ascendant should!" He parried and caught Omega X's punches. "Though your divinity was borrowed, you have challenged me like few have. It's a wonderful achievement."
"Stop talking to me like it's over!" Omega X kneed Beerusmon's face.
Omega X launched himself at the Digital God and wailed on him. Beerusmon dodged Omega X's punches.
Sadly, I must bid farewell to a worthy opponent. Beerusmon thought, chopping the back of Omega X. "Understand this, Ascendant! The curtain is falling on our battle. The party is over!"
Bam!
Omega X decked Beerusmon's nose.
"Ugh! Your Ascendant God power has played out! You're once again unworthy of my time!"
Omega X punched at Beerusmon again. As Beerusmon dodged his punches, the Ascendant quickly phased out and reappeared, psyching Beerusmon out and landing a punch to the Digital God's face.
Omega X boasted. "Yeah, how do you like that?!"
"Bring it on!" Beerusmon beckoned him.
(Cue One Punch Man OST - Battle!)
Omega X shot across and engaged Beerusmon in heated battle. Despite having lost his Ascendant God aura, Omega X pressed on and gave it his all fighting Beerusmon. Omega X roundhouse kicked Beerusmon. Beerusmon rebounded and rubbed his jaw. Both shared satisfied grins, enjoying every single minute of their battle. They both laughed until they stopped and shot fierce glares.
They clashed again and clashed fists. Their fists connected, unleashing another shockwave, albeit a weaker one that didn't create adverse rippling effects to the Digiverse's fabrics. Omega X carried on with standard punches and kicks, none of which hit Beerusmon. As Beerusmon flew around him, Omega X quickly fired a Super Tsunami Wave at the Digital God. Beerusmon fired back with a barrage of Ki blasts. Omega X dodged Beerusmon's blasts and shot up preparing a knee lift. Beerusmon had the same idea and countered with his knee. Both struggled pushing their knees against the other.
Both quickly rocketed down into the Digital World. They both plunged into the ocean where they grappled in an underwater struggle. Omega X gut punched Beerusmon hard. However, Beerusmon rebounded with body blows to Omega X, who rocked back and forth from each of the Digital God's crushing blows. Beerusmon landed an uppercut to Omega X's jaw and seized his neck. Beerusmon propelled through the water and surfaced, tossing Omega X into the air. Beerusmon quickly shot up and kicked Omega X away, causing him to slide back through the water.
"Damn you!" Omega X cursed, flying up and firing another Super Tsunami Wave.
"You'll have to do better for it to reach me!" Beerusmon neutralized Omega X's blast with one hand. He phased out and reappeared in front of Omega X, landing a punch to his gut. He unloaded a flurry of punches on Omega X, who covered up blocking with his arms.
As Omega X blinked, he saw Beerusmon split himself creating after image clones. Each Beerusmon readily formed and fired purple blasts at Omega X, who was caught and seemingly obliterated by the converging attacks. The image clones vanished as Beerusmon laughed over his adversary's demise.
(End theme)
"Hahah, yes! Victory at last!"
"Might want to stop laughing and look here!"
"What?!" Beerusmon gaped as Omega X, who was covered a combined form of his golden and fiery red aura, rocketed up and punched his hand.
(Cue Dragon Ball Super OST - The Birth of a God (1:04-3:16))
Omega X gathered enough power and pushed Beerusmon into the sky. He pushed Beerusmon so far up they passed the atmospheric and stratospheric levels. They went past orbit and returned to space.
As they finally reached the point above the Digital World, Omega X dropped his now burnt fist and fell back. Beerusmon watched Omega X seemingly give out from overexertion. Beerusmon pointed his finger to Omega X ready to flick him.
"Yes, I remember attacking you in this manner," Beerusmon recalled. "No doubt it clearly left you with a hunger for vengeance. "And this one will be fueled by the passions this battle stirred within me."
Omega X resisted and grabbed Beerusmon's arm.
"It's over, Taichi. I've won at last."
(End theme)
With that, Beerusmon flicked Omega X's forehead and sent him falling seemingly to his demise upon reentry through the Digital World's atmospheric pressure.
As he fell, all Omega X could think about were his family and friends. He had just gotten to accept Max as his son at long last, and he wasn't going to be denied more chances training with Max.
As his eyes shot open, Omega X came to life and powered up. "IT'S NOT OVER!" He became basked in golden light and flew upward to meet Beerusmon again.
Flabbergasted by Omega X's return, Beerusmon freaked out. "Gah! You ruined my epic ending you stubborn freak of nature! Why don't you stay down already?!"
Omega X powered up ready to fight with an umpteenth wind.
(Cue Dragon Ball Super OST - Beerus' Madness (00:15-1:32))
He cupped his hands together and readied another Super Tsunami Wave. Beerusmon launched a purple sphere, which collided with Omega X's blast. Omega X called off his attack and used Instant Movement to reach Beerusmon, but the Digital God vanished.
"Get back here!" Omega X demanded.
"Over here!"
Omega X whirled around and sighted the Digital God forging a sun-like sphere made of destructive energies. This was his ultimate attack: Digital God of Destruction Super Energy Sphere, but for short it's also known to many as Beerusmon's Judgment.
"Time to end this!" Beerusmon whispered loudly, hurling the planetary destroying sphere toward Omega X.
Unprepared for the coming apocalyptic force, Omega X blanched. He shook off his doubts and quickly put his hands out catching the apocalypse sphere.
NO! CAN'T LET THIS HIT THE DIGITAL WORLD OR BOTH WORLDS WILL BE WIPED OUT! The Ascendant thought frantically, bracing himself for the biggest attack he's going to have to repel. He caught the sun-like sphere with his hands.
(End theme)
(Cue Summer Wars OST – The Final Crisis)
However, the immense size and power of the sphere pushed against Omega X. The Ascendant gritted and strained while struggling against the sheer force of the immense energies. The heat energies emanating from the sphere started to burn through Omega X's clothing.
Everyone else back in the Digital World witnessed the clouds shifting and moving. They saw the sun sphere closing in. The group became bewildered upon seeing the planetary destructive force heading their way.
"What is that thing?" Keke asked. "It looks like the sun!"
"It's not the sun! It's a blast coming straight from Beerusmon!" Metalla X gaped in aghast.
Max shared everyone's concern and clenched his fists tight. "C'mon, Omega X! Whatever you do, don't let that blast hit the planet!" With this attack, Beerusmon can easily delete the Digital World and I don't even want to imagine what it can mean for Earth!
Omega X found himself being shoved back by the immense sun sphere. Having lost his Ascendant God form, Omega X was now at the mercy of Beerusmon's destructive force.
"Damn it!" Omega X strained between this words. He could barely believe he was looking up at a cosmic sphere that resembled the sun right in front of him. Fear etched his face. The next thing Omega X could hear was Beerusmon's voice addressing him.
"I don't believe you've realized it just yet, Ascendant!"
"Realized what?!"
"It seems when you fought me in god form your body learned from the experience. Merely feeling that level of power was enough to push you to new heights. So now even though your god form has expired, your power is much greater than before! I didn't want to believe it was possible, but you're a true prodigy. The likes of which I've never seen!"
"I only wish I can be thrilled about that."
"You should be. The power is all yours like you wanted. Embrace it!"
"Only one small problem! This energy blast is going to be major damage and I can't stop it! You're too strong!"
Beerusmon grinned and pointed his finger directly for the sunsphere. "Then surrender and accept your planet's fate!" He discharged a quick orange beam of light from his finger, which hit the sphere.
The extra energy was enough to expand the size of the sun sphere ten times over. The augmented power was enough to overwhelm Omega X and repel him away. Omega X yelled and he quickly blacked out. His fate had seemingly been sealed along with the Digital World.
(End theme)
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Next chapter: Omega X the Ascendant God
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A/N: This arc is heading for the home stretch. One more after this. And yes this was a good place for a cliffhanger.
Most importantly, I've expanded on the Omega X and Beerusmon fight from Battle of Digital Gods. I have taken bits from Super's Battle of Gods arc, including the combatants' fight affecting the universe, the dual dragon auras and Beerusmon going full power. I haven't taken every cue from that fight, but most of what I can possibly fit to seamlessly extend the fight. On the bright side, this fight won't drag out the way it did in Super and will end in the next chapter.
Next time, the battle's end result and the aftermath. Plus, Dimitri, Kensuke, Karin, and Athena drop in, leading to some interesting interactions with Beerusmon.
Until the next update, send a review and see you in the next update!