Digimon Fusion Ascendancy

by Kanius

Adaptation of Dragon Ball Super. Over a year and a half since Teen-Reaper's defeat, Tai, the Digidestined, and their Ascendant friends settle into a time of peace. However, that peacetime has been shattered as new challenges and foes escalate in this new age. Update (5/10/23): The story resumes after a 3.5-year break with new adventures to tell.

14. Whismon's Training

A/N: Now we hit the chapter dedicated mostly to Matt/Metalla X's rebound from a total defeat and seeking out Whismon's training. But when there's Metalla X, Omega X is sure to follow.

This will also include a somewhat detailed summary of an event that already took place but hasn't been written/adapted (due to time and wanting to jump forward to the next story arcs), so hopefully this should suffice for Matt's development and Dorothy's full potential realized.

Anyway, enjoy this one!

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(Cue Dragon Ball Super OST - Cha-La-Head-Cha-La (Days of Battle))

"Hey guys, it's Tai Kamiya! A ton of crazy stuff has happened lately, and that's not even counting all the dimension adventures my friends and I have committed to.

Recently, my friends and I fought some alien parasite named Bebimon, who crash landed on our planet. Talk about a freaky little thing. Like straight out of a sci-fi horror movie. He was created by some scientist named Dr. Myuumon and proved troublesome when he started body snatching and taking over host's bodies. He eventually ended up possessing a few of my friends until he ultimately took over Matt's body. Without the Yamato persona to save him, Matt wasn't strong enough to resist. Fortunately, thanks to me and Dorothy, we managed to save Matt and wasted Bebimon.

Now from what Keke has said, Matt became distraught feeling so weak that he felt that urge to get stronger again. This is where Whismon comes in! Now, me and Matt have been invited to Beerusmon's home world to take part in Whismon's training. I'm anxious to know how challenging a god's training is!"

(End Theme)

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Dimension: DF-616/Continent of Server/September 13, 2011/11:30 AM

(Cue Dragon Ball Z Abridged OST - The Final Flash (BGM Music) by Cliff "AniTunez" Weinstein)

As he stood atop a mesa in isolation, Metalla X fell in deep concentration. His clothing, consisting primarily of his usual battle armor and gear, was covered in layers of dirt and sweat. He had just put himself through another day's worth of rigorous training. He had been training tirelessly since his friend and rival, Tai Kamiya, became an Ascendant God.

And since then, he vowed to achieve that same result, but no matter how hard he tried he just couldn't. No, he yearned to become an Ascendant God no matter what. Even though 'Yamato' hasn't returned, some of that persona's old habits stayed with Matt Ishida. He refused to live in complacency and let his power fall by the wayside.

As he opened his eyes, Metalla X saw storm clouds approaching. He didn't care if it was bright and sunny or down pouring like there's no tomorrow. He wasn't going to budge from his spot until he was ready to go.

Is this really the best I've got? Could be the lack of Yamato's killer instinct presence in me? He'd probably give me the edge I need? Metalla X's thoughts ran in his mind, skeptical of his limits.

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Flashback/Over a week ago

The parasite, Bebimon, landed without a second's notice. And just like the beginning of any alien sci-fi movie, some curious scientists opened the ship, only to be attacked and taken over by the insidious alien parasite. Soon afterwards, the Bebimon plague spread like wildfire. Bebimon body hopped to many unsuspecting hosts until he discovered the power of Ascendants, the enemy of his ancestors. Bebimon was a parasite engineered by Dr. Myuumon based on the hateful cells of a former king. It turned out Alpha X, in an act of rage, destroyed this king's former world and his civilization.

Hell bent on revenge, Bebimon continued to possess bodies, no longer dependent on weak humans. He started possessing Digimon, which already garnered the attention of the Digidestined. Davis, TK, Kari, Tike, Kara, and David confronted Bebimon, who had evolved into an adolescent state. As the Ascendants seemingly destroyed him, the parasite tricked the group and possessed Davis first. Unable to attack their friend, Bebi-Ultima X struck with hateful glee, swearing to destroy every Ascendant and their Digimon pets.

The parasite hopped into TK next. BanchoLeomon, Pikkan, Sheila, and the Bancho Digimon fought to save TK, but Bebimon's strength increased tenfold. Then, finally hopped to his next prime target: Matt Ishida. Matt arrived hearing of this infamous parasite that's been possessing others. Once he learned his brother had been taken over, Metalla X went into a rage and fought Bebimon.

However, the efforts fruitless as the alien slipped past Metalla X's view and entered one of the Ascendant's fresh cut wounds. The parasite got what he wanted: a body of the third strongest Ascendant. Metalla X, possessed by Bebimon, attacked the D3s, Digidestined and the others relentlessly. For Keke, it was difficult to fight her father. Once the parasite took full control, Metalla X's outward appearance altered. His hair turned silver and red lines formed down his cheeks. His eyes turned a fiendish dark blue.

Omega X, Max, Dorothy, and Avengemon arrived to save their friends. Bebi-Metalla X proved to be much for Dorothy and Avengemon, but once Omega X tapped into his Ascendant God reserves he kicked into high gear and attacked Bebi-Metalla X. Omega X tried for Level 3, but Bebi-Metalla X was able to beat that. The duel was a near stalemate as the parasite's influence augmented Metalla X's strength enough to match Omega X's Ascendant God power. Max tried his hand to stop Bebi-Metalla X and distracted him long enough for Omega X to recover.

Then, Mr. Dee arrived. As Bebi-Metalla X launched an attack called his Revenge Death Ball on Omega X and Max, Mr. Dee intervened and swallowed the villain's destructive attack. This resulted in Mr. Dee being blown to bits as his puddy remains fell near Dorothy and Avengemon. This enabled Mr. Dee's pieces to merge with both. Mr. Dee reformed and connected a bond with the two, enabling them to perform a three-way merger.

"Remember, we were all one in the same, Dorothy and Avengemon," Mr. Dee said in their minds. "It's time for us to be one again."

With that, the merger was initiated. This allowed to Dorothy delve into her inner Teen-Reaper and tap into a reservoir of near limitless power. The end result? She merged with Avengemon and Fat Dee, who threw himself in front of Bebi-Metalla X's attack. As the trio merged, they became a female humanoid in full-bodied armor white suit with pink gloves. Her high-heeled boots became embellished in gold. Her armored body had a clash of black, golden, and pink embellishments. On her left shoulder is golden armor piece. She had on a belt with Dee's pudgy face on it. She gained a white helmet with a pink visor covering her face. Her battle staff converted into a long white saber. Together, the trio became Kaimodosu X Avenge Mode.

Kaimodosu X AM proved her worth by taking on Bebi-Metalla X. Once she neutralized Bebi-Metalla X, she helped to purge the parasite out. Attempting to make an escape, Omega X and the others pursued him. Metalla X awoke to give chase and briefly pounded the parasite as payback for body snatching him. Bebimon used a blinding flare attack to make a last ditch escape into space on his spaceship. Omega X and Max both tracked Bebimon. Omega X went Ascendant God and flew up, firing a quick Tsunami Wave that pushed Bebimon and his ship into the sun. The Bebimon crisis was averted and every egg the parasite planted were purged thanks to some divine intervention from Shinmon's healing water.

For Dorothy, she gained a second partner in Mr. Dee and unlocked her full potential.

For Metalla X, his body being taken greatly wounded his pride.

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"Damn that creature for taking over me!" He pushed both his hands outward and scowled. I don't need Yamato to get stronger! I have to keep up with Tai and the gods! Otherwise, how will I stay relevant?! Gabumon, lend me your strength!

While Metalla X resumed his arduous training, Keke kept out of sight behind some rock formations. She eyed her father meticulously and sensed his Ki escalate.

"Father, you don't have to train alone. I'm here if you need me."

(End theme)

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Digimon Fusion Ascendancy
Act II: Dimension Missions
Chapter XIV: Whismon's Training

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Odaiba District/Odaiba Park/2:30 PM

Hours after training, Matt Ishida grew bored and restless out of his mind. He couldn't focus on rehearsing for his band's next gig. His recent possession by a creature named Bebimon had been eating away at him. To make matters worse, his Yamato persona, who had been suppressed since Teen-Reaper's defeat, couldn't bail him out.

"I wasn't strong enough to resist that parasitic freak… damn, if Yamato were still part of me I wouldn't have been taken so easily," Matt gritted his teeth while strumming the strings of his electric guitar. I can't even focus! Ugh, I should've taken advantage of doing that Ascendant God ritual thing, but what if I'm not cut out for it? I train as hard as I could and I still get nothing!

"Matt? Hey, are you in deep heavy thought again?" Mimi interrupted, waving her hand in front of his face. "Seriously, snap out of it!"

Gabumon sighed, scratching his head. "No matter how hard I try, he won't budge."

"If he wants to get strong that badly, get your butt up and train more already. Just don't take your anger out on the guitar," Mimi rolled her eyes as she walked away. "Keke, maybe you can go talk some sense into Matt?"

Keke turned to Matt and nodded. "Sure, leave him to me."

"Thanks, Keke, you're a lifesaver!" Mimi said as she met with Palmon to speak with their guest. They went up to Whismon, who waited for them. "Lord Whismon, sorry to keep you waiting!"

"Oh no trouble at all, Miss Mimi," Whismon chortled. "Now you have to show me more of Earth's delicious delicacies."

"Well, you've come to the right lady! I'll find you the trendiest of foods!" The Bearer of Sincerity offered the peppy otherworlder.

Keke approached Matt and sat behind him. "I watched you train earlier."

"And you stayed out of sight, why?"

She sighed. "I didn't want to bother you. I'd just get in your way."

"True, but having a spar partner wouldn't be so bad."

Hearing this, Keke mischievously grinned. "Or, are you afraid I'd sneak a punch on you like last time?"

"HAH! Like that'll happen again!" Matt laughed out loud at her remark. "Tell me that's your inner Yamakins speaking."

"Nah, just me. But, hey at least you didn't come back all filthy."

"Gah! Hey, Mimi, did you mention Whismon?" Matt asked as he sighted the aforementioned trainer of Beerusmon. "Ah, there you are, Lord Whismon!"

"Salutations, Matt Ishida," Whismon greeted him. "You just noticed I was here? It's been a while."

"But, what are you doing on Earth?"

"What am I doing here?" Whismon chortled loudly and jovially. "I simply came to enjoy a meal with Miss Mimi and Palmon!"

"With Mimi?" Gabumon asked him.

Mimi turned over to Matt. "As it turns out, me and Lord Whismon have bonded well."

"Yeah, like chocolate and milk, I think," Palmon said.

"Lord Whismon stops by my place and my family's every now and then."

Matt grumbled as he turned and faced Whismon. "Every and now then?"

"Miss Mimi is always treating me to delicious dishes and rare delicacies. Earth is certainly has an endless supply of sensational meals. To be honest, , I never get tired of coming here."

The Bearer of Sincerity smiled proudly. "And it's all thanks to me that he gets all the meals he wants. Don't forget that, Whismon!"

"Of course not! You have my dearest gratitude!"

"Why the hell didn't you tell me about this?!" Matt barked at Whismon.

"Sheesh, what are you getting so worked up over, Matt?" Mimi asked. "You're sounding just like the old Yamato with that tone."

"Sorry…" Matt sighed. "But the point still stands…"

"Oh, I get it!" Mimi smiled deviously, waving a finger to him. "You're jealous, aren't you? Jealous that I, Mimi Tachikawa with all her love for trends and beauty, is off dining with someone other than you? Since you're my boyfriend, I can certainly understand."

"Who cares about that?!"

Keke gulped. "Uh oh."

Mimi's eyes twitched as she glared intently at Matt. "Huh?! Just what do you mean by 'Who cares'?!"

"More importantly, where's Beerusmon?!"

Whismon answered promptly. "Lord Beerusmon is sleeping like a log back on his home world."

"Is that so? Then, take me and Gabumon straight to him at once!"

"Whoa! Wait!" Keke reasoned with him. "You don't really mean that!"

"I want to show that arrogant feline how strong I'm becoming! I want him to assess how far I need to go to get on Tai's Ascendant God level!"

"Um, Matt?" Mimi cleared her throat, beckoning him over behind a tree.

As Matt and Mimi walked over behind the tree, Keke apologized to Whismon.

"Please excuse my father, Lord Whismon. He's been training so hard he's lost his sense of etiquette."

"It's no problem."

After a brief minute of silence, Matt turned and addressed Mimi.

"Ok, Mimi, what now?"

"Have you completely lost your mind? If you get all confrontational like that, Beerusmon'll come and destroy our world! What if you get him mad and he decides to come here to finish the job?!"

"Look, I just want to figure out how I fare against him! I've got to fight him again to see how far I can go without Yamato!"

"'Fight' him?! I hate to burst your delusional bubble, but he'll clobber you like last time! Or, did you forget Tai barely survived against him and that was before becoming that Ascendant God?!"

"Sheesh, you really like to hit where it hurts."

"Just don't get involved is all I'm asking. If I can strike a friendship with Lord Whismon, then even if Beerusmon comes to Earth, at least I can help keep our friends and families safe. And there's no way I'm letting you screw that up! You hear me?!"

Matt gritted his teeth and watched Mimi head back over to Whismon.

"Ok, Lord Whismon! Sorry to keep you waiting, let's go!"

"Sure. I'm looking forward to these desserts you talk so fondly about. I have quite the sweet tooth."

However, Matt wouldn't accept no for an answer and stormed over to them. Keke quickly grabbed and restrained him.

"Dad, what are you doing?!"

"Wait, I'm not done talking with you, Whismon!" Matt barked at him. I'll have to convince him to take me there before it's too late! Suddenly, something just dawned on him. He sensed no presence of energy from him. What's this? It's like a Ki without Ki! It won't let me attack!

And right at that brief second, Matt noticed Whismon giving him the eye as if he was already reading his thoughts.

"Whismon! Just what the hell are you? There's no way you're simply Beerusmon's trainer!"

"Dad! That's no way to address Lord Whismon!" Keke whispered loudly in his ear.

Gabumon backed away afraid of what might escalate from this situation.

"Oh? Didn't I say so before?" Whismon said as he paused. He turned facing Matt with a smile. "I'm exactly what you say I am: Lord Beerusmon's teacher."

Matt, Mimi, Keke, and the Digimon gawked at this.

"T-Teacher?!" Matt sputtered out.

"Wait, you taught Beerusmon?" Mimi asked the divine otherworlder.

"Indeed."

"Then, you must be stronger than him, right?"

Whismon chortled jovially. "Hohoho! Now that I do wonder!"

Mimi smirked. "Well, we're running late! There's a delicious dessert shop selling some limited edition flavors! Why don't we get going?"

"Oh, yes! A limited edition flavor! Only… how much?"

"Four! Only four!"

Matt couldn't believe this and kept gawking. "You're really… Beerusmon's teacher?"

Keke whispered. "I wonder if Max knows that?"

"Oh, Matt, my boy, let me give you a word of advice," Whismon openly addressed the Bearer of Friendship. "I take it you've been undergoing rigorous nonstop physical training, correct? But the way you train, no matter how long it takes you, you'll never be able to defeat Lord Beerusmon on power alone. The most crucial skill you lack is learning to control your power. If that's the case, then you could surpass that other Ascendant friend of yours, Taichi Kamiya."

"Yeah, that's right!"

"But it will not an easy task. Well then, I'm off." Whismon said as he started off with Mimi and Palmon.

(Cue Dragon Ball Super OST - A Tough Battle)

Taking Whismon's advice and warning to heart, Matt slipped out of Keke's hold and flew over landing in front of Whismon as well as Mimi and Palmon startling the duo.

"Hey, we're hungry, Matt!" Palmon whined.

"Ugh, what is it now, Matt?!" Mimi shouted at him.

"Can you teach me how to control my Ki to reach this divine level?" Matt asked Whismon humbly. He looked intently into Whismon's eyes. Sucking up his own pride, he sank down and dropped to one knee bowing to him. "Make me your student please and I won't let you down!"

"Dad!" Keke called out to him. "Just drop it and train with me!"

Mimi scoffed at Matt. "Can't you give it a rest already?"

"All right then, I'll train you."

"What?!" The Bearer of Sincerity gasped.

Gabumon added to Mimi's surprise. "Do you mean it?!"

"If you'll agree to become a Digital God of Destruction one day," Whismon named his condition to Matt.

"What?!"

"Well, Miss Mimi and Palmon, let's get going!"

"I'm really sorry if Matt had to act like such a pest right now. It's almost like his other self's come back to boss people around again."

"Oh, not at all!"

(End theme)

"Fine then!" Matt yelled out, causing Whismon to pause at his tracks again. Standing up, he chuckled loudly. "How about I treat you to the most delicious food on Earth?! You have my guarantee it will blow your mind!"

"The most delicious food on Earth enough to blow my mind?" Whismon pondered.

"That's right, Lord Whismon! The most delicious food on Earth!"

Gabumon, Palmon, and Keke balked at Matt's hyperbolic statement. They hoped Whismon wouldn't be foolish enough to take his claim at face value.

"Matt, that's my responsibility!" Mimi barked at him.

"The tastiest food on… Earth, huh?" Whismon was tempted by Matt's offer.

"Don't tell me you're buying this, Lord Whismon?" Palmon asked him.

Keke facepalmed. "I think he just did."

"If… you're… very… curious!" Matt teased him. "Then follow me!"

"Oho! Please, excuse me for a moment, Miss Mimi!" Whismon giggled and waltzed over to Matt.

"Wait, Lord Whismon! Hang on a minute!" Mimi called out to him.

"Oh, this is gonna go over well," muttered Gabumon.

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Matt's Apartment/3:15 PM

After taking and failing miserably to entice Whismon, Matt brought the attendant, Mimi, and Keke to his place.

Wearing an apron, Matt held a chicken egg for all to see. "Now allow me to demonstrate to you the Ishida Rice Omelette Special!"

"Do you even know how to crack an egg?"

"Quiet, Mimi! I've got this!"

"Hey now, dad, makes good omelettes," Keke added. "At least the future version of my dad did."

"Pay attention as I start!" Matt prepared to crack an egg, but it slipped out of his hand and spilled on his kitchen counter. "Gah!" He grabbed another egg and mumbled. "Gently… gently now… like I'm holding a child!" His hand accidentally crushed the egg as the yolk splattered on the counter. He anxiously grabbed another egg and it cracked. He tried again and it cracked. "C'mon, you stupid shells!"

Mimi balked at this. "Oh, this is embarrassing."

"Hey, I thought you know how to cook!" Palmon exclaimed.

"He does, but he trained so hard he can't seem to strong his strength and anxiety," Keke facepalmed at Matt's failure to crack an egg in a bowl. "He never has this much trouble!"

"Yeeeeah, anyway, you ready to go, Lord Whismon?" Mimi asked the otherworlder.

"What a shame. He certainly got my hopes up!"

"Hey, wait!" Matt called out with a yolk-covered face.

"Give it up, Matt. You're totally hopeless," Mimi chastised him.

"Oh, shut it! You have no right to criticize my cooking, Miss Microwave Dinner!" Matt snapped at her. Then it just dawned on him and he turned to the divine otherworlder. "Whismon, what has Mimi given you to eat?"

"Let's see here. Tempura, boiled eel, oden, sukiyuki, crab hot pot, motsunabe We've even had Kaiseki cuisine."

Having heard straight from the otherworlder's mouth, Matt chortled. "Just like I thought!" He made a Phoenix Wright objection pose and pointed to Mimi. "Mimi's been hiding Earth's most delicious cuisine!"

"The most delicious? That's quite the most provocative claim," curiously asked Whismon. "It's a favorite of hers that she can't go a week without!"

"Huh?! Oh, no, Matt…!" Mimi spat out.

"What could it be? It sounds terribly fascinating," Whismon said.

A few minutes later, Matt finished heating up a cup and pulled the seal open, revealing a hot ramen mixed with vegetables, chicken, and some kind of fermented beans. "Help yourself! This is perfection in a cup!"

Whismon picked up the cup with chopsticks in another hand. He eyed the bowl meticulously.

"So, this is the most delicious food on Earth?" He then slurped up some noodle in his mouth.

Matt watched him closely and anxiously. He followed Whismon's swallowing of the noodle as it went straight down his throat.

After a brief interval of silence, Whismon's eyes lit up and he let out an overly orgasmic moan, expressing his sheer delight of the natto ramen.

(Cue Final Fantasy VII: Machinabridged OST - Victory Fanfare)

"Ooooooooh! This is truly magnificent! I think my mouth is in love!" Whismon quickly slurped up the rest of the ramen. "It slips down my throat like silk! What delicate taste and such refined soup! And all you need is to add hot water!" He turned to Mimi, smiling from ear to ear. "Miss Mimi, how could you keep hide something like this on purpose?"

"That was my guilty pleasure! No one was supposed to know!" Mimi wailed in defeat, which made Matt smile.

"Yes!" Matt clenched his fist in victory.

Keke walked over and patted Mimi. "There, there, can't win them all, mom." She exchanged looks with Mimi and winked. "Good luck, dad."

"So, when do we leave?" Matt asked Whismon.

"Anytime you're ready, Matt Ishida."

"Good, I'm raring to go."

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Once departing Earth, Whismon traversed through gateways as he traveled through the Digiverse. Matt, sporting a new white and gray armor, and Gabumon grabbed onto him tight. The Bearer of Friendship carried with him a huge luggage (more like a giant bag) of things, including training gear, to take.

"My, it seems Miss Mimi was quite steamed when you showed me her ramen. She was angier than I expected she would be."

"What? Don't tell me you knew all along!"

"No, no, nothing like that. She can be quite a nice lady."

Matt scoffed. "Right."

"By the way, you asked if I can transport that Keke girl to my world?"

"If you can, she's desperately wanted to train with me more."

"Very well."

"If she can help me achieve Ascendant God."

"Here we are! Next stop: Lord Beerusmon's world!" Whismon announced as they approached the world with resembled an upside down pyramid with green vegetation and a giant tree protruding from the top of it.

(End theme)

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Unknown Sector of the Digiverse/Beerusmon's Domain

(Cue Dragon Ball Super OST - Beerus' Planet)

"Well, this is not what I expected for a planet," Matt was visibly taken aback by the shape of Beerusmon's realm.

"Seems big for two people. Don't you get any guests, sir?" Gabumon asked Whismon.

"Ohoh, not too often. We're cut off from the rest of the Digiverse and anyone who's in the know about Lord Beerusmon's reputation know to stay away."

"Guess that makes us among the first guests then," Matt said, dropping his bag on the ground.

"Ah, I better go fetch that pretty daughter of yours," Whismon said, tapping his staff as he teleported and traversed out of Beerusmon's domain.

"Why don't we scour the place, Gabumon?"

"What and get lost?!"

Just then, a small blue fish floating in a bowl hovered over to meet Matt.

"And you are?" Matt quirked a brow at the fish Digimon.

"Seermon. So, you're the Crest of Friendship bearer? And you want to get strong to fight Lord Beerusmon?"

"Yeah, of course."

Seermon sighed, shaking his head. "You're just asking for trouble."

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Not long after Matt and Gabumon arrived, Whismon returned with Keke in tow. The D3 instantly became enthralled by the elaborate decorum and divine atmosphere.

"Wow, I could live in a place like this!" Keke looked around looking awestruck. She scoured the gardens. "So pretty!"

"Feel free to look and explore anywhere except Lord Beerusmon's chamber, Miss Keke," Whismon stated. "He's taking his cat nap now and he doesn't like to be disturbed."

"Right, thanks for telling me, Lord Whismon!"

"So, since my daughter's here, she and I can start training by morning," Matt said, sitting on some steps with Gabumon.

"Very well. I'll show you two the area you can spar on, but understand I'll be supervising you, Matt."

"Just me?"

"You were the one who asked to be trained not Keke. If you wish to prove your worth to me, you'll spar with her, who'll serve as my adjunct trainer for these lessons," Whismon declared. "So, are you willing to accept this bargain?"

Mulling over his decision, Matt turned to Keke. "Are you ok with this?"

"Sure if you're ok with it."

(End theme)

Furrowing his brows, Matt pointed to Keke. "Then, you better bring your A-game, Keke. No hold backs!"

"Right!" Keke replied earnestly.

Gabumon approached Whismon. "Sir, with all due respect, these two shouldn't be sparring. They're…"

"They've agreed to the conditions I made. I'd like to assess whether Matt is willing to be my student or not," Whismon said, eyeing Matt closely. "Look at it like this, he can learn from the follies he faced when he let that parasitic creature take him over."

"Yes, Bebimon possessed Matt and had me infected. Both of us were under his control. I'll never forget how much Matt resented being used against his will and not having Yamato to save him," the blue-furred and horned Digimon recounted the previous conflict with Bebimon.

"A good reason to find that edge he's lacked. Perhaps that's what's required to bring him one step closer to becoming an Ascendant God," Whismon added on. "Perhaps fighting someone dear to him can help rekindle that edge he once had."

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(Cue Dragon Ball Fighters OST - Vegeta's Theme)

A few days since arriving on Beerusmon's planet, Matt and Keke painstakingly trained together in hopes the Bearer of Friendship could impress Whismon. Matt worked his hardest adapting to the environment all the while keeping track of Keke.

"Here I come, dad!" Keke rushed Matt as she went for a kick, which Matt caught one-handed. "Nice counter, but not enough!" She then jumped up and kicked with her other foot.

However, Matt ducked and tossed Keke to the side. She landed on her feet and forged two pink energy discs. She tossed her Rosemark Discs at him. Matt quickly evaded the energy discs and lured them into the air. Keke moved her hands around, controlling the discs maneuverability. Matt flew further up as he reached the top most of Beerusmon's palace.

Matt extended a hand out and fired off a beam, wiping out the energy discs. Keke flew up and attacked Matt with rapidfire kicks. Matt swerved around Keke's flurry of kicks and swiftly phased behind her. Keke instinctively whirled around and elbowed his face, but Matt caught her elbow.

"Not bad, dad, but what do you say we go Ascendant and see who's better?"

Nodding, Matt accepted her challenge. As they descended to the ground, Matt beckoned Gabumon over. Upon invoking his Crest energies, he and Gabumon merged to become Metalla X. Keke powered up as her long strawberry hair converted into spiky gold.

Metalla X and Keke rushed each other. Keke went for a flying kick, but Metalla X sidestepped his daughter. Keke spun around and unleashed a flurry of kicks. Metalla X evaded her every kick. Metalla X quickly phased out of Keke's reach and reappeared behind her. He went to club her in the back. Keke quickly grabbed Metalla X's hand and tossed him overhead. Metalla X landed on his feet and unleashed an aura, which knocked Keke back.

"Well now," Whismon murmured, watching Metalla X and Keke's spar session.

As Keke prepared her next attack, Metalla X already appeared in front of her. He pushed a hand right in her face. Gritting her teeth, Keke turned away and conceded.

"I can't beat you, dad."

Metalla X dropped his hand and patted her shoulder. "Don't sell yourself short. You held your own with me. And you have plenty room to grow."

Upon hearing this, Keke smiled genuinely. "Thanks, dad."

"Are you still willing to help me become an Ascendant God?"

"Anything you want, I'll give my best."

Metalla X and Keke walked away to take their breaks.

(End theme)

"So, think he's more than ready to undergo your training?" Seermon asked Whismon.

Whismon said nothing, keenly observing Metalla X moving into an isolated location.

"If Keke can't seem to bring the best out of Matt, then perhaps Taichi can improvise."

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Metalla X and Keke waited for Whismon in Beerusmon's garden. When the attendant finally came, he approached them. He glared over Metalla X and nodded.

"Ok, Matt, go ahead and power-up to your full maximum so I may assess."

Nodding, Metalla X did as asked and powered up. An aura brimming with electrical sparks flared over him. Metalla X kept going until he reached his limit and ceased going over. Keke watched in awe at her father's immense power surging out and blowing the vegetation from the vicinity.

Incredible! He's no Ascendant God, but he's stronger than he was when he fought Beerusmon during Mimi's party! He's pretty much almost on par with a Level 3 Ascendant! Keke thought, feeling out Metalla X's Ki output.

Whismon nodded. "Ok, you can relax, Matt."

Metalla X powered down.

"Miss Keke, may I ask you to demonstrate your power for me?"

"Yes, Lord Whismon," Keke replied, powering up in similar fashion. She tensed up and increased her power.

Metalla X watched in shock as Keke powered up to Ascendant Level 2. Her hair became spikier and rigid. She gained some musculature in her body, but retained her feminine frame. Her aura, like Metalla X, gained electrical sparks.

Damn, just what kind of training have you and Max been going through?! Metalla X balked in thought. She's sure as hell eclipsed Kari when she fought Virus! That's my girl.

"Surprised I got this strong, dad?"

"Not at all. You are my daughter, Keke. So, I take it you and Max have been training…?"

"Together? Yep, we sure have, but I'm not giving away our secret that easily," Keke teased him with a playful wink and grin.

"I don't even want to ask," Metalla X scoffed.

"Ok, that'll be enough," Whismon said, waving his staff around and restoring the garden the Ascendants wiped out with their auras.

"Sorry, Lord Whismon," Keke powered down.

"Judging based on your powers, I can assess that Matt is undeniably the stronger of the two."

"Was there any doubt," Metalla X smirked.

"But you're still not even a blimp on Lord Beerusmon's mind, Matt."

"You have to rub it in."

"And Miss Keke is no slouch in terms of raw power, but as demonstrated in her spar session with you, she's shown to have exquisite fighting skills. Even if she's your lesser, don't overlook her. She may catch you off guard. And do you see why I said you needed more than raw power to defeat Lord Beerusmon? To achieve the power of a god, you have to master all the other necessary fundamentals a warrior must possess. That alone can help you achieve Ki control."

Metalla X frowned. "Right."

"Miss Keke seems to understand than you do. It's imperative you train with her if you're looking to achieve Ascendant God under my watch."

"Wait, I can achieve the power of an Ascendant God?! But don't I need the ritual to become one?!" Metalla X asked.

"Yeah, this is is news to me," Keke blinked thrice. "Unless… I wonder if Matt knows about this?"

"I'm sure he does, Miss Keke," Whismon said. "And to answer your question, Matt, my training can help prep your augment body to handle the God Ki properties you'll achieve. However, it's paramount you have to go through with the ritual. You do have five righteous Ascendants in mind with energy to spare?"

Keke raised her hand. "I can. No questions asked!"

Metalla X smirked. "Thanks, Keke."

"I can probably convince Max and my friends, too."

"You, Max, Sam, Tike, Kara, and David? That's plenty."

"That's six. You only need five," Whismon stated.

"Then, maybe Max or Sam can sit out. I'm definitely giving you some of my power though," Keke firmly insisted to Metalla X.

"Ok! Well settles things!" Beerusmon's attendant jovially chuckled. "Why don't we get started with a brief sparring match, Matt?"

Metalla X dropped into a fighting stance and faced off with Whismon. "It's why I'm here for."

Keke kept her distance, watching Metalla X and Whismon square off.

This is it, Tai. I'm going to go the distance and show that stupid feline I don't need Yamato to achieve my goals! I will become an Ascendant God! Metalla X thought while rushing ahead to meet Whismon head-on.

xxxxx

Earth/Odaiba District/Tai's Apartment/October 2, 2011/9:30 AM

(Cue Dragon Ball Kai OST - An Elegant Noontime)

"Wait, that's where Matt's been this whole time?!" Yelled out Tai, who jumped out of his chair after listening to Sora and Mimi. He openly scoffed. "That jerk! He never bothered to tell me?!"

"You really expect him to tell you?" Mimi rolled her eyes. "This is Matt we're talking about here."

"It sounds like some of Yamato's tendencies are seeping through Matt's personality lately," Sora said. "Almost as if that personality's back with a vengeance."

Tai quickly stood and muttered his grievances. "He's probably already gained ahead of me with Whismon's training! Where's Whismon when you need him?"

"Right here," chimed in Whismon, who appeared in the apartment room.

"Whismon! Talk about good timing!" The Bearer of Courage excitedly yelled out.

Agumon added. "Yeah! We were thinking how we can reach you!"

"Well, have no fear, my friends. I am here."

Dorothy got up from her chair and looked over Whismon. "You're Lord Whismon? Nice to meet you, sir!" She bowed politely to him.

"Well, don't you have proper etiquette, child," Whismon chortled. "And to think you used to be a monster."

"Mmph, I'm not a monster!" Dorothy frowned.

Tai cleared his throat and whispered to Whismon. "Psst, ever since she merged with Dee, she regained all her memories of who she was before. She doesn't like to be reminded of being… well, the evil Teen-Reaper."

"Oh right, memories were cleansed since that creature reincarnated into his girl! And now a merger with that monster's good side gave her back those memories. I didn't know that!"

Dorothy got annoyed over the gossip.

"My apologies, little miss," Whismon addressed Dorothy.

"She's something like my adoptive daughter now," Tai said. "Right, Sora?"

"Huh? Oh yeah," Sora nodded, exchanging smiles with Tai and Dorothy.

"Ok! Whismon, now that you're here you've got to take me and Agumon to Lord Beerusmon's place!" Tai pleaded to him. "No way I'm sitting back and letting Matt get several steps ahead of me!"

"Yeah, you're giving him and Gabumon specialty training!" Agumon exclaimed.

"Fear not. That's why I'm here. See, Keke can only do so much bringing out Matt's full power," Whismon pointed out. "If anyone can push him to his limits, it's you, Tai."

"Whismon, is Keke ok?" Mimi asked the otherworlder.

"Indeed, she's rather enjoying her time there."

(End theme)

Well, if Tai and Agumon are going, I'd like to join, too. Interjected a voice coming from Max, who contacted everyone from his and Simms' Watcher post.

"Max?" Tai and Sora said together.

Can you hold on? I know Keke's with Matt on Lord Beerusmon's world, so I'd like to come and check in with her. Max communed with everyone.

(Cue Dragon Ball Kai OST - Premonition of a Grand Adventure)

"Sure, I'll use Instant Movement and come get ya," the Bearer of Courage stated. "I'll be there in a sec."

"Wait, you're leaving, Tai?" Dorothy asked her foster father.

"Yeah, but listen can I trust you to watch the place while I'm gone? I'll be back to check in every now and then," Tai said, patting Dorothy's shoulders.

"Sure no problem! I'll keep this place nice and clean!"

"Thatta girl. Sora, I'm sure you and Kari can offer Dorothy help if she needs it."

Sora nodded. "Yeah, we will when we're available, but I think we both know Dorothy's capable of caring for herself."

"But I know how caring like a mother you are so…"

"Hey, I'm not just always the motherly figure!" Sora retorted.

That makes you you, Sora. Max said genuinely to his mother.

"Thanks, Max," Sora acknowledged her son's remark. "Ok, Tai, if you're going, don't come back until you're stronger than Matt!"

"Hey, since when do I ever not deliver promises?" Tai modestly added.

"When you said you'd clean up the place," Mimi pointed to the mess scattered all over Tai's apartment. "Dorothy, honey I feel bad for you."

"It's ok! I'm used to cleaning up after us!"

You really shouldn't have to slave yourself for Tai's laziness at home, Dorothy. Max chimed in.

"Anyhow, anytime you're ready," Whismon said.

"Right, give me a minute to grab Max," Tai said as he teleported using Instant Movement.

Sighing, Sora stood and looked around Tai's apartment. "Dorothy, might as well get started."

"Well, I'm not cleaning this mess up!" Mimi voiced her discontent about Tai's messiness.

"Sad thing is, Tai never used to be this messy," Sora sighed. "When he gets back, that's gonna change."

(End theme)

xxxxx

Unknown Sector of the Digiverse/Beerusmon's Domain

(Cue Dragon Ball Kai OST - The Gods' Bolero)

Matt ceased his mediation as he and Gabumon sensed the presence of Whismon approach. He and Gabumon bolted out of the meditation area. They arrived at the entrance of the sanctuary. They sighted a glowing blue orb floating over past the giant tree canopy.

Elsewhere, Keke, lying in a pond wearing a hot pink bikini, relaxed after a day's worth of training with Matt. She, too, sensed the approach of Whismon along with a few others she recognized, one she quickly sensed right off the bat.

"Max?!" Keke gasped as her eyes shot open. She jumped out of the pool and put a towel around herself.

As Matt looked up to see Whismon descending, Seermon floated over to him.

Matt muttered. "So, he's coming."

Seermon added with intrigue. "Ah, you're finally able to sense divine Ki in this realm!"

"Me, too, I can finally sense Whismon now," Gabumon said.

Once Keke arrived, she, Matt, Gabumon, and Seermon saw Whismon descend with guests in tow.

"Welcome back, Lord Whismon. Nothing has happened while you were away," Matt formally greeted the deity. Then, to his dismay, he saw Tai, Agumon, and Max with Whismon.

"Hey, guys!" Agumon greeted them.

"Yo! Why the heck did you not tell us you'd be training with Whismon?!" Tai chastised Matt.

"Should've known you'd show up," the Bearer of Friendship snorted at his rival.

"Well, well, just like I predicted," Seermon the oracle fish chuckled to Matt.

Max waved to Matt and quickly turned to Keke, who ran up and threw herself on top of him.

"Whoa, nice to see you, too, Keke…!" Max yelped, catching the bikini clad woman in his arms. "And nice view, too."

With her arms folded over him, Keke leaned over and kissed Max. Max, naturally, returned the favor.

"Sorry! I couldn't fetch my clothes in time when I sensed you!"

"Nah, you can be in your birthday suit and I wouldn't mind. You still got a hot bod, babe," he grinned in her face and locked lips with her again.

"Oook, you two take your makeout session elsewhere," Tai shrugged them off.

"Heh, sorry, guys," Max stood up with Keke not bothering to cover herself up. "So, now that we're here, Tai and Agumon wish to train with you, Lord Whismon." He paused and noticed Matt wearing a pink apron. "Um…?"

"Yeah, what? It's the apron, right?"

Resisting the urge to chuckle, Max nodded dismissively. "Nah, just forget it."

Keke giggled. "I think it looks cute on dad."

"Thank you for taking the trash out and cleaning the sanctuary, Matt," Whismon acknowledged Matt's hard work.

"You're welcome."

"Is Lord Beerusmon still sound asleep?"

"Yes, Lord Whismon."

Gabumon added. "He's napping like a cat!"

"Well put," Max muttered.

"I see. It's quite a shame, isn't it?" Whismon said nonchalantly. He lowered his staff over his hand and produced a pink box with red hearts on it.

"Huh? A present from whom?" The Bearer of Courage noticed the box.

"They're delicious sweets I received from Miss Mimi. I brought a portion to share with Lord Beerusmon, but since he's asleep I suppose I'll have to eat them alone."

"Yeah, that's too bad for him," Tai snickered.

"Oh right another thing, Matt," Whismon addressed the blonde. "I've brought Tai and Agumon here. Yes, as you can already surmise they're adamant about receiving training with me."

"Like I said, I figured these two would show up sooner than later," Matt scoffed, eyeing both the aforementioned duo. "No way they'd want to miss out on this opportunity to ruin it for me."

Tai and Agumon both chuckled modestly.

"Man you're so cold, Matt!" Tai shrugged off his snide remark with a smile. "I heard you and Keke have been training here together for almost a whole month!"

"A whole month! I bet you've gotten much stronger, Keke!" Agumon turned to the female D3.

Giggling, Keke struck a sexy pose. "Maaaybe just a little."

"She's strong enough to keep up and last with me at level two," Matt said.

"Yeah, sounds about right," Keke nodded. "Besides, going level two saves me the trouble from ever having to bulk out like you boys do."

Max folded an arm over Keke. "You're pleasant to look at no matter what state you're at."

"Thanks, Max."

"Well, you could've told me sooner, Matt!" Tai said.

"Like I need to tell you anything. Seriously, I made the request to train with Whismon not you."

(End theme)

Staring intently at Matt, Tai assessed Matt's appearance and power.

"What? What the hell are you looking at, Tai?" Matt demanded, looking perturbed by Tai's glare.

"Wow, Matt! I can't believe how much you've improved! I'd say you might be even stronger than me! For once, you Ki is like world's apart than it was before!"

"Whatever you say," Matt snorted.

"In all honesty, I couldn't even tell it was you, Matt, especially with that apron you got on."

Keke giggled again. "I know! Isn't it just cute?!"

"Hey! Don't you stare at it!" Matt rebuked.

"So, what kind of training have you been going with Keke and Gabumon?" Tai curiously asked Matt.

"A bit of sparring, dancing, and some really weird recreational crap," Keke sarcastically replied. "Y'know, the boring and mundane stuff."

"Dancing?" Tai balked at Keke. "Oh right, that's supposed to be sarcasm, huh?"

Max sighed. "So glad your sarcasm radar is on point, Tai."

"Miss Keke is right. She has been training diligently with her father, but that's done with. You really want to know what Matt and Gabumon have been doing lately?" Whismon winked to Tai, Agumon, and Max.

"I'll show you soon enough."

"Oh, now this I can't wait to see!" Agumon exclaimed.

"Just some warning, you guys are going to be singing a different tune before long," Matt replied. "This is your last chance to leave before you have to leave here a sniveling mess." He ended with a devious grin on his face.

"Hah, we'll see about that," Tai chortled. "I'm not losing to you!"

"Now, now, gentlemen, settle down," Whismon played peacemaker between the rivals. "Oh, Tai, weren't you and Agumon in urgent need to use the laboratory?"

Agumon yelped while grabbing his crotch. "Oh, right! Where's the bathroom in this place?!"

"I'll show you, my friend," Gabumon offered, escorting Agumon away.

"Crap! I can't hold it in!" Tai raced off after the Digimon.

"Well then, I'll leave the rest to you. You can show Max around this place," Whismon said, holding the sweet box. "I'm going to take care of these sweets."

"As you wish, Lord Whismon."

As Whismon walked off with Seermon, Max and Keke approached Matt.

"So, I take it Keke was able to transfer her Ki to you?" Max asked Matt. "Was it enough to invoke Ascendant God?"

"Wasn't the prerequisite five?" Matt inquired to Max.

"Correct, but a bulk of the Alpha X energy left in me I donated a portion over to Keke," Max said. "I supplied her with energy equal to five Ascendants." He took Keke's hand, smiling to her. "That should've been enough to unlock your Ascendant God power."

"Well, it didn't. No matter how hard me and Keke tried," Matt revealed.

"That's not true, dad," Keke pointed out. "We did briefly get you to be an Ascendant God, even only a few moments."

"It wasn't enough even after all the pitted frustration I still had about Bebimon!" The Bearer of Friendship vented over his failure. "A few brief seconds isn't going to cut it."

"Maybe, but with Tai here surely you'll go further in your training."

"Sorry I let you down, dad," Keke said apologetically and very despondently.

"You didn't, Keke. You did all you can. Next time, we'll go with the ritual."

"Right."

"You and your brother are two I can depend on to train with if Tai the clown isn't dicking around."

"Oh, don't get me started about Tai," Max shared Matt's discontent with Tai's troubled behavior at points. "So, shouldn't you get back to your um… training?"

"Yeah, if you want to call it training," Matt muttered. "I better go get Tai. It's time to tend to Lord Beerusmon."

"Tend to Lord Beerusmon?" Max asked curiously.

Upon hearing this, Keke shuddered. "Believe me, it's not as pleasant as it sounds."

"Um, as much as I don't mind you walking around in a bikini, shouldn't you cover up while walking around here? Y'know with respect to Lords Whismon and Beerusmon?"

"Oh, they don't mind! So, I'm still going to walk around in my bikini!" Keke stood proudly, showing off her sexy body. "Buuut, I better not catch cold." She quickly covered up most of her bikini clad body in her towel. "Hang on, dad! We're coming!"

"What? You have to house clean Lord Beerusmon or something?" Max wondered.

xxxxx

Beerusmon's Quarters

Opening the doors into Beerusmon's resting quarters, Matt and Gabumon escorted Tai and Agumon inside.

"Right now Lord Beerusmon is asleep, so do mind your voice and lower it," Matt warned Tai.

"Yeah, thanks for the warning," Tai replied as he scanned the spacious chamber. He looked around in awe. "Wow, so this is where Lord Beerusmon sleeps?"

"He must have a big bed he sleeps in!" Agumon said.

Gabumon sweatdropped at Agumon's comment. "Well, don't get your hopes up."

(Cue Dragon Ball Super OST - Beerus Tea Time)

The group paused as they stumbled upon a giant hourglass. It was centered in a spacious vicinity big enough to fit the 10 story tall hourglass. Four smaller hourglasses, each a quarter of the size of the giant one, floated around the big one and sealed in orbs. A giant cobra's head, with its mouth gaping open, was situated at the top of the ceiling.

Tai gazed in awe at the decorum. "Whoa! Now that's one big snake statue!"

"Beats me. He already looks like Anubis, so he has a penchant for ancient Egyptian-styled things," Matt replied plainly.

"And what about all these hourglass things?!" Agumon looked around counting each one.

"They're his alarm clocks," Gabumon stated. "I'd advise touching them. They'll go off."

Max and Keke entered to see their fathers float up to check on Beerusmon.

"Man, this is too spacious for Lord Beerusmon! It's not like he's jumbo-sized like Lord Huanglongmon and the Sovereigns are!" Max exclaimed.

"Kinda fits the size of his ego and gourmet mouth," Keke muttered sardonically.

As they reached his bedside, Tai and Matt saw the Digital God of Destruction asleep snoring loudly. Beerusmon was curled up in his bed wearing his nightgown.

"Sheesh, Lord Beerusmon sure has a weird bedroom," the Bearer of Courage gawked over the god's catnap.

"Hurry up and put this on!" Matt tossed Tai an extra apron, but one that was blue.

"Wha…?" Tai grimaced while tying the apron on. "Why do I gotta train with this on? I'm not a house maid!"

"Shut up! Now, listen, our job is to change Lord Beerusmon's sheets and blanket!" Matt charged.

"Ugh, sheets and blanket?! I hate having to clean up after myself! This isn't what I had in mind with training!"

"Are we clear? Just don't wake Lord Beerusmon up. Nothing makes him angrier than waking him up from his sleep. So, if you accidentally wake him up, we're screwed!"

Tai gulped nervously and whispered. "Y-Yeah, got it." He punched his fist. "Yeah, let's do th…!"

"SSSSSHHH!" Matt tight-lipped him.

(End theme)

Suddenly, Beerusmon moaned while tossing and turning in his bed, which startled both Tai and Matt.

"Damn it, Tai!" Matt cursed loudly.

"This isn't good!" Tai prepared to restrain Beerusmon.

Much to their relief, Beerusmon leaned to his side and fell back asleep. Everyone else relaxed their little heads.

"Ugh, was that ever close," Max groaned. "Dad, be mindful."

"You careless imbecile! We could've been creamed!" Matt whispered angrily.

"Sorry, my bad, but how are we supposed to change his sheets and blanket?"

"We wait."

"Sorry, but waiting isn't exactly my best virtue," Tai dismissively nodded.

(Cue Power Rangers OST - Bulk and Skull Theme)

For a few minutes, they waited for Beerusmon, who was still sound and peacefully asleep.

Then, those few minutes became fifteen minutes.

"Seriously? He's still asleep?" Tai gaped in shock over Beerusmon's sleeping patterns. "My old cat, Miko, and Gatomon don't sleep this much."

"Quiet," Matt muttered.

Another few minutes passed.

"Now, Matt?"

"Not yet."

Max and Keke sat down together playing go fish as they, too, waited.

Tai descended on Beerusmon's bedside and looked over the sleeping god.

"He may be super strong, but he's got one hell of a bad odor…"

Suddenly, Beerusmon's left eye shot wide open as if he just heard Tai insult him.

"Crap!"

"You idiot, Tai!"

"What happened?!" Max yelled out, which prompted Keke to cup his mouth.

"Tai!" Agumon shouted as Gabumon covered his mouth.

"Sssh!"

Tai nervously waved to Beerusmon. "Oh, hi-i-i, Lord Beerusmon! We're sorry to interrupt your…" He watched as Beerusmon close his eye. "...sleep? Um, huh?" He let out a deep sigh of relief. "Oh crap, that was close."

"Can't you just wait patiently?!" Matt chastised Tai.

Bam!

Just then, Tai was sent flying back as a result of Beerusmon's tail smacking him hard. Matt quickly dove for Tai and kicked him away from an hourglass, narrowly avoiding setting it off. Tai was booted straight into a wall.

(End theme)

Matt checked on Beerusmon. "Is he even asleep?" He sighed hard, relieved they hadn't awakened him.

"Yeow-ow-ow…" Tai cringed painfully as Agumon and Gabumon floated over to check on him.

"You ok, buddy?" Agumon asked his partner.

"Ye-yeah, just peachy... except the part of me being booted into a wall…"

"Dad, here let me help," Max flew over to Tai and yanked him off the wall.

"Thanks," Tai rubbed the sore spots on his head and back. "Man talk about bad sleeping habits. But he still packs plenty of power asleep!"

"Clearly he doesn't hold back even when he's asleep," Max said.

"Got that right," Matt nodded.

"What do we do now?" The Bearer of Courage inquired.

"What else? We wait until he turns over in his sleep." Matt checked on Beerusmon. "Besides, I know exactly when Lord Beerusmon does nex-!"

Bam!

Matt got booted in the face by Beerusmon's foot and was sent crashing into an hourglass.

"NO!" Tai, Max, Keke, and the Digimon shouted in unison.

"I've got this!" Tai yelled as he used Instant Movement to teleport himself over to Matt and the hourglass. He quickly teleported the detonating hourglass out of the chamber and relocated…

xxxxx

...to where Whismon was outside Beerusmon's palace and taking a stroll down the meadow.

Whismon paused to see Tai holding the hourglass, which was covered in yellow light seconds was exploding.

"Sorry about this, Lord Whismon, but can you handle this? Later!"

Shoom.

"Huh?"

Ba-Boom!

Whismon was left covered in smoke and hourglass debris.

"Ohoho! I must give him points for creativity!"

xxxxx

"Man I can't dodge a hit like that again!" Tai feared for his security. "I tell ya, he's gotta be trolling us."

"Or, do you really think he is asleep?" Agumon wondered.

(Cue Final Fantasy VII: Machinabridged OST - The Oppressed)

Suddenly, Beerusmon grabbed Tai's foot and pulled him forward.

"Ow, ow, ow! Ok, Lord Beerusmon, you've gotta be asleep, right?!"

"Keep your voice down already!" Matt, Max, and Keke quietly shouted.

As Tai covered his mouth, Beerusmon slightly loosened his hold and fell back.

"Hold very still," Matt whispered loudly. "Ok now!" He flew over and yanked the sheets off.

"You done yet?!" Tai asked with mouth still covered.

Matt turned the sheets over and neatly placed them back over Beerusmon's bed.

"Hurry up!"

"Almost done!" Matt said, fixing the sheets smoothly and neatly. "Just a bit more!"

Matt took out a smell burned fish and hang it over Beerusmon's face. Naturally, Beerusmon's nose twitched at the smell of fish.

"Here, here, Lord Beerusmon! Here's some delicious sardine!"

"More like burned fish," Max remarked.

As the sleeping Beerusmon floated back on his bed, Matt placed the sardine in Beerusmon's mouth. The cat snapped up the fish and swallowed it. Tai managed to pull his foot out and yelped.

"Ow, ow! That hurts!"

Matt placed the folded blanket next to Beerusmon's side.

"Phew, so much for changing the sheets."

"So, let me get this straight, Matt. You and Gabumon have been doing this routine the whole time?"

"Who even said this was training, Tai?"

Keke groaned. "I'm so glad I wasn't asked to do this."

Max chuckled. "Counting those lucky stars really does pay off."

"Yeah, this isn't training. You know what this is? All we've been doing is the chores!" Matt shouted.

Everyone else sweatdropped, best describing their reactions over the situation.

xxxxx

Later on, Tai & Agumon and Matt & Gabumon used cutting utensils to mow the grass around the gardens. Max and a now fully-clothed Keke watched them as they sat near a tree.

"Man, this sucks!" Tai griped while cutting the grass.

"The training starts after we finish the housework," Matt revealed.

"Oh yeah?! Then, I'll just finish before you and earn my training first!"

"Finish before me?! As if!"

"No way I'm losing to you, Matt!"

They mowed through the whole garden and removed all the weeds until they reached the last one. Both had their hands gripped around the leaves. Tai and Matt exchanged fierce glances while holding the last weed. They both cut the weed head off at the exact same time.

(End theme)

"Well, that's all the chores," Max commented.

"Oh brother, those two would make a competition out of cutting weeds?" Keke rolled her eyes. "So sad."

"Whew, all done!" Tai collapsed out of exhaustion.

"Don't get your hopes up. They'll grow back by tomorrow," Matt revealed.

"What?!"

Just then, Whismon materialized beside Tai and Matt.

"Lord Whismon, it's all done!" Gabumon said.

"Excellent work. They've all been cut splendidly," Whismon scanned the freshly trimmed garden. "Well then, shall we start the training?"

Upon hearing this, Tai sprang up on his feet and disrobed his apron. "Yeah about time!"

Matt removed his apron. "You sure perked up the instant 'training' was mentioned."

"But, before that, Tai, I've prepared some new training gear for you."

"New training gear, huh?" The curiosity of the Bearer of Courage piqued.

(Cue Dragon Ball Super OST - Feeling Each Other Out)

With a tap of his staff, Whismon summoned Tai's new clothes in his hands. Tai gladly took the new clothes.

"I designed them myself, tailor made for you, Tai. I want you to look your best just like Matt. Matt's clothes were made for him by his friends."

"Well, what are you waiting for? Try them on!" Max called out to Tai.

"Hey, not in front of me!" Keke snapped as Tai prepared to disrobe his casual clothes. Of course, if it was Max undressing that's a whole different matter!

Taking heed of Keke's respect of privacy, Tai hid in bushes to disrobe and change into his new uniform. Tai emerged wearing a sleeveless red dogi that showed off his muscled arms complete with a blue belt, blue wristbands, and dark shoes.

"Well? What do you think?" Whismon asked.

"Now this is more like it! They're much lighter than my other fighting clothes!" Tai was surprised by the less density of the new outfit. "Thanks, Lord Whismon!" He executed a series of backflips to test his movements.

"Looks good on you, Tai!" Max gave a thumbs up.

"Glad you approve of it, Tai," Whismon said. "Well, shall we get started?"

Tai quickly landed, shooting a determined look. "Ok, let's do this!"

(End theme)

xxxxx

(Cue Final Fantasy VII: Machinabridged OST - Turks' Theme)

To start off their training, Tai and Matt stood in front of pair of blocks. Atop these blocks were slots to slip their arms through.

"Ok, so we put our hands through these and lift them up high as we can?" Tai asked Whismon.

"Correct."

"Ok, here goes!" Tai ran his hands through and tried to lift to no avail. He struggled to lift his block and strained. Try as he might, he couldn't lift. "What? I can't lift it! It's too heavy!"

"Well, it'd hardly count as training if you weren't able to lift it."

"Use your head! Here let me show you! There's always a trick lifting these!" Matt slipped his hands through and lifted with failed results. "What the hell?!"

"Sorry, Matt, you got too comfortable with your usual weight. I made sure yours was twice as heavy than before."

"Wh-What?!"

Tai and Matt tried their hardest to lift their blocks, but couldn't get them even an inch off the ground.

"Still nothing?"

Suddenly, Matt lifted his first.

"Look! I lifted mine!"

"Same here! I lifted mine, too!" Tai gritted hard, barely lifting his block up.

"Now, I want you to take those and run a lap around the sanctuary.

"Run… like this?!" Tai gritted and strained hard.

"It's too heavy for me to even move!" Matt strained.

Keke shouted. "You're whining like a bunch of little girls!"

Max chortled. "Good one."

Agumon and Gabumon sweatdropped over their partners' situation.

(End theme)

"Take note, Agumon and Gabumon. You two are next," Whismon winked to them.

The Digimon duo gulped nervously and backed away.

"Careful now," Whismon warned Tai and Matt. "If you don't start running, the path will start crumbling behind you." And just like that, a section of the path deleted on its own.

(Cue Dragon Ball Super OST - A Tough Battle)

With an dangerous obstacle to overcome, Tai and Matt both pressed forward slowly. But the more ground they covered, the path behind them crumbled.

"If you fall of the path, you'll fall endlessly with no point of return!" Whismon warned them.

Having heard this, Tai and Matt pressed forward like their lives depended on it. They hustled, but the faster they went the faster the path dissolved away.

"Hoo boy, I take back what I said," Keke was taken aback by Whismon's ludicrous training methods. "This is too much!"

"Wait, they're pushing through despite the odds stacked," Max pointed out to her.

Despite more path dissolving away, Tai and Matt pressed on but with plenty of pain to show for it.

"Perhaps the pacing is too fast for y'all?" Whismon asked.

"Crap, you've been training like this everyday, Matt?! No wonder you're stronger!" Tai asked Matt as he continued walking.

"This isn't even the hard part! That's coming up next!"

"So, what is it?!"

"You'll see soon enough!"

More and more of the path dissolved away as they made more trek.

"Well now, they're hanging in there better than I expected."

(End theme)

Just then, Seermon interrupted Whismon.

"Lord Whismon, it's almost time."

"Is that so? Very well then." With that, Whismon tapped his staff and teleported the two Chosen back…

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...into Beerusmon's sleeping quarters. Tai and Matt scanned their surroundings, confused as to why they were brought here and pulled from their training.

"Huh? What happened?" Tai wondered, scanning around. "Why are we back here?"

"Gah! It's Lord Beerusmon!"

The cat deity rose from his bed seemingly having been awakened.

"This is disgusting! WORST DISH EVER!" Beerusmon yelled out, and then shooting out a purple beam that blasted the two Chosen and the wall behind them. He quickly fell and went back asleep.

Tai and Matt were left hanging on completely out of it and looking worse for wear.

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"Seems they barely just survived," Whismon smirked.

"Hold on! Don't you think that was just a tad bit excessive, Lord Whismon?" Max asked him.

"Oh believe me. You haven't seen excessive yet," Gabumon sighed.

"Wait until they have to clean after Beerusmon," Keke shuddered with disgust.

"All right that'll be enough training for today," Whismon stated.

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Resting Quarters

Tai and Matt entered their own bed quarters. Agumon and Gabumon had their own separate place to rest in. Laying back on a bed, Tai stretched his whole body out.

"Woo, I'm beat! I gotta say I'm impressed you're still alive, Matt! I thought for sure I was going to die!"

Matt sipped some water. "If you're too afraid, just go home already."

"Ah no way! This training's good and all, but did we have to do all that housework? I hardly clean up back at my place. Dorothy always insists to clean up for me, so I let her. I guess she considers that training under me."

Matt kicked his bed into a wall. "I won't let you weasel your way out of this training, Tai. I'll shove your ass out of bed at 6AM if I have to."

And just like that, Tai was out like a light and snoring out loud, which irked Matt to no end.

"Idiot."

"Looks like Tai's having a nice sleep," Max chimed in as he and Keke stood at the doorway.

"Well today took a lot of him. Can't say I blame him," Keke giggled.

"Tell me about it and I thought my training was tough," Max chuckled, recalling himself first training Tai and Agumon years ago. "God training is on a whole different dimension than what I previously imagined. Go figure."

"So, don't you two have a place to be?" Asked Matt. "Keke, how about showing him the place you're staying in?"

"Oh, yeah, better let you two get some rest," she said, taking Max's hand. "C'mon, you're gonna love the place we're staying in!"

"Ok, sure! But how about slow down?!" Max yelled out as she flew him along toward her resting quarters, which turned out to be a small hospitable hut near the giant tree's canopy.

Matt overheard Keke and Max's laughter inside her place. He smiled and sat down on his bed.

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(Cue Dragon Ball Super OST - A Crushing Defeat)

Elsewhere, Whismon conversed with Seermon.

"Perhaps your training was too tough for them, Lord Whismon? At this rate, they're very likely going to die. You could at least let them become Ascendants to better their odds?"

"That wouldn't do, at all. You've seen Matt's progress with Keke. As good as his training was with her, he barely held onto his Ascendant God form. He and Tai both require the god level training if they want the best desired results." He looked up and pointed his staff toward the castle in the tree. "If that castle up there were the level of a god's, they and their Digimon partners need to raise their Ascendant level to that point. Otherwise, they won't be able to grow past their limits. Most likely, those two realize this themselves. I never once told them any of this."

"Well, whatever. Just make sure not to kill them, ok?"

"Oh, is that concern for them I hear, Seermon?"

"Ever since they've been here, things have gotten a lot livelier here. If they die, there goes the fun."

"Ah I see!"

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Standing outside their quarters, Matt used the extra time to lift the block he trained with earlier.

I'm not losing out to you, Tai! I've gotta push and push!

Keke watched Matt out her window, smiling. She felt Max fold his hands around her waist.

"Let's let him be, Keke. We got plenty of quality time to catch up on."

She smiled and turned around kissing Max. They fell right on her bed and started making out, engaging in some hot erotica for the rest of the night.

(End theme)

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Digital World/November 8, 2011/9:10 AM

In time, Metalla X achieved full Ascendant God power. He did so through the ritual and this time without his power quickly burning out. This time he had help from the D3s. At first, some were hesitant in fear this could revive the Yamato persona. However with much convincing from Max and Keke, Sam, Tike, Kara, and David complied.

Metalla X firmly stood in the center with Keke, Sam, Tike, Kara, and David forming a circle around him. Much to their surprise and Metalla X's satisfaction, TK and Patamon arrived to lend support.

"Here, Matt. Allow me," TK offered as he and Patamon powered up, transforming into WarAngemon.

Taking Sam's place, WarAngemon joined in with Keke, Tike, Kara, and David as they supplied Metalla X with the righteous Ascendant Ki needed to allow him to transformed into Ascendant God status.

Opening his eyes, Metalla X saw himself basked in a crimson flame-like aura. His golden hair converted to a darker shade of red. His emerald eyes turned red. His muscular frame also thinned out like Omega X before him, giving him a slender frame. Sparks of energy popped off his shining red aura.

"Congrats, bro," WarAngemon said, kneeling down while catching his breath.

"I told you I'd find a way to get you to Ascendant God, Matt," Keke smiled, fulfilling her father's goal.

Gazing over his new form, Metalla X turned and smirked coolly toward Omega X.

"Whoa, you did it, Matt! Congrats, man!" Omega X said.

"What did I tell you? I said I'd be next," Metalla X bragged.

Max chuckled under his breath. "Now it's only a matter of time it happens with me."

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Dimension: YYGDM-01/South America/Andes Mountain Region/October 18, 2011/3:30 PM

(Cue Dragon Ball Super OST - A Strong Enemy Appears)

Making good use of their training effectively, Dimitri and Kensuke opted to leave Tokyo to give themselves plenty of space away from side distractions.

As they turned into their Ascendant forms, they engaged in long periods of active hand to hand training. Dramon X, keeping his own power at check, held back for Angemon X's sake, but the latter wouldn't have any of it. Angemon X cupped his hands forward, firing off a Final Flash at Dramon X. Dramon X readily launched his signature Ryuken Wave to intercept Angemon X's attack.

Angemon X powered up as surges of electricity pulsated from his aura. He clenched his fists and delved into his Ki reserves.

"Dimitri, don't burn yourself out too fast already! We've only been going at it a few hours!"

"If father's training as hard as I think he is, I need to do the same! My sis is probably even a step ahead of me, I can't fall behind!" Angemon X gritted and powered up more as his body tensed.

"Yeah, but you don't have to rush into it. We've got plenty of time to kill…" Dramon X then paused as he felt a surge of power erupt from Angemon X. "Dimitri?"

(End theme)

Then, it happened he saw a golden streak of extra golden hair slowly emerging down Angemon X's back. The ridges of Angemon X's eyebrows vanish while his forehead and eye ridges grew larger. The electricity that coursed around him became even more constant. Angemon X had just tapped into his Ascendant 3 stage.

(Cue Dragon Ball Z: Abridged OST - Hikari no Willpower (Fauxchestral Battle Mix))

"Dimitri, look at you! You've reached level 3!"

Upon realizing this, Angemon X gazed down on himself and was aghast. "No way."

"Looks like the training is paying off!"

"Yeah, but I could only achieve this with you, Ken."

Dramon X shrugged. "Even so, you've accomplished something."

Suddenly, Angemon X's Ascendant 3 form quickly burned out and he was right back to basic Ascendant form. He descended to catch his breath. He reflected on the limits and toll this form had on Tai and Daike before. Dramon X reached him and tended to him.

"Hey, take it easy, Dimitri. One step at a time."

"Yeah, right," Angemon X panted hard, catching his breath. "Now I know why Tai had a hard time maintaining this form. It drains you a lot."

"Which is why I said not to burn yourself out too fast."

"Thanks for the reminder. Isn't Karin going to be surprised to learn about this?"

Dramon X shook his head. "Why don't we ask her when we get back? Safe to say she'd be surprised." He propped Angemon X up and carried him off away from the Andes.

"I wonder how dad and sis would react to this," Angemon X muttered, thinking of his Ascendant family.

"Guess we'll know when they come back."

(Theme fades)

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Dimension: DF-616/Matt's Apartment/November 10, 2011/4:30 PM

Taking a short reprieve from Whismon's training, Tai & Agumon and Matt & Gabumon returned to be greeted by Dimitri's presence. Max, Keke, Sora & Biyomon, Mimi & Palmon, Karin Osaka, and Athena & PinkPatamon were also present. Dimitri recapped Matt and Keke about his recent Ascendant 3 transformation. Needless to say, Matt and Keke were taken aback.

(Cue Durarara! OST - Their Aspirations)

"Whoa, so you've managed to do what even dad couldn't?" Keke asked her brother.

"Hard to believe, but I always had faith in my Dimitri," Karin smiled lovingly to him.

Faith the Patamon's bat ears perked up. "Did someone say my name?"

PinkPatamon scoffed. "Oh yeah, she totally called you."

Dimitri chuckled modestly. "Yeah, but I still can't get the hang of it. Tai, you weren't kidding that form takes a lot out of you."

The Bearer of Courage added. "It does and if you want to commit using it you'll have to learn to control it."

"But you achieved it thanks to Kensuke, am I correct?" Matt queried.

"Correct, father."

"Figures. What was his reaction to it?"

"Well, just as surprised as y'all are. He told me not to burn myself out too quickly."

Sora nodded. "That's sound advice."

"That's still nothing compared to you becoming an Ascendant God, dad," Dimitri referred to Matt's recent achievement.

"You better try keeping up, Dimitri," Matt said.

"Well, c'mon let's be fair we've been training with Whismon for close to a month already," Tai said.

"So, tell us what you did when you went back to the future to see my future self!" Mimi eagerly said, wanting the others to hear of his recent accomplishments.

"What happened in your time? Did another enemy appear?" Inquired Tai. "Did have anything to do with D-Reaper?"

(End theme)

Nodding and patting Faith, Dimitri replied quickly. "No, but I dealt with the ones who would've released him. DarkMagimon and KingDevimon."

"Whoa?! Really! Now this we got to hear!" Agumon exclaimed.

"So, how did it go?" Keke asked her brother.

"As for the emergence of D-Reaper…"

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Flashback/Dimension: DF-811/Over a month ago

(Cue Hikari no Willpower (Fauxchestral Battle Mix) (00:56 - 1:50))

Dimitri and Faith held their ground as their newest enemies attacked. KingDevimon descended to fight them and not close behind him was DarkMagimon. Dimitri quickly merged with Faith and became Angemon X.

Readily drawing his sword, Angemon X clashed with KingDevimon. KingDevimon summoned his sword, engaging Angemon X in swordplay. Angemon X's sword snapped KingDevimon's blade in two. Then, he fiercely swung his sword at the Devimon King, who spat a glob of his stone spit on the warrior's sword. Watching his sword turn to stone, Angemon X was shocked. KingDevimon clocked Angemon X and sent him crashing to the ground.

"KingDevimon did admittedly catch me off guard with his stone spit. However, when Lord Shinmon sent me telepathic advice, I immediately rebounded and went Ascendant 2."

Angemon X quickly powered up to his level 2 state. When KingDevimon fired more globs, Angemon X imbued with hands with Ki. He instinctively stopped them with his Ki-imbued hands, protecting him from getting turned to stone. Angemon X then landed a spin kick to KingDevimon's under chin and cold clocked him.

Finally, Angemon X charged up an energy wave and blasted KingDevimon away with Burning Attack. And not just KingDevimon, he vanquished DarkMagimon and thus singlehandedly prevented the events of D-Reaper's rampage.

"And as a result, I was able to defeat KingDevimon and DarkMagimon. I learned the lesson from having fought alongside you guys when you had your timeline's D-Reaper to deal with. I refused to let history repeat itself. D-Reaper never had a chance to awaken in my timeline."

(End theme)

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(Cue Dragon Ball Super OST - Under the Blue Sky)

"Isn't our son just the best, Matt?!" Mimi bragged loudly, to which Matt said nothing. Though, he vaguely displayed pride for his son.

Keke smiled proudly. "So glad you spared your timeline that big headache, bro."

"Yeah me, too, sis."

Athena cheered, throwing her hands up. "Yeah, isn't dad the best?!"

Karin giggled. "Indeed he is, Athena."

"Yeah, the last thing we want is another evil D-Reaper rerun after all we went through," Tai concurred with his friends' sentiments. "By the way, congrats on reaching level 3. Just work on it if you can, because whew, Agumon and I know how tough it can be."

"Any other advice?"

"Don't use it often until you mastered it."

"Got it. Though, I may not even need it if it's worth all that trouble."

"So, how's the training with Whismon going?" Karin asked Tai and Matt.

The awkward silence from the two rivals pretty much painted the picture. Tai and Matt exchanged looks as they shuddered. Agumon and Gabumon, too shared their sentiments.

"Heh, it's going for very well for them," Max winked at the two. "Right, guys?"

Karin sweatdropped. "Never mind I asked?"

"Speaking of which, you two don't you two have to get back?" Sora asked them.

"Yeah," Tai and Matt replied simultaneously.

"We're heading back in a few days," the Bearer of Courage stated plainly.

"Well, if that's the case, Tai, you and me tonight at your place," Sora smirked with a frisky wink. "Consider this your way of paying me back."

"My place…" He paused and grinned. "Ah, yeah." He and Sora remembered to keep private matters in the presence of Athena. "Later and I can ask Dorothy to hang at Kari's place."

"What?" Athena asked them both. "Say, where's uncle Ken?"

"He said he'd show, but maybe Slade called for him…" Before she finished, Kensuke and Veemon surprised everyone by using Instant Movement to arrive unexpectedly.

(End theme)

"Hey, what did I miss?" Kensuke asked, looking around at everyone in the living room. "Ok? Did I come at a bad time?"

"Nope, but we were talking about dad and then Uncle Tai's training with grandpa Matt!" Athena chimed in cutely while sipping her tea.

"Right what she said," Tai patted Athena's head.

"So, who's up for some card games?" Mimi asked, taking out a deck of poker cards. "Oh, and Matt, if Tai and Sora are going to be doing the thing, we should, too. Well?"

Matt turned away and folded his arms. "Oh, fine if you makes you feel entitled."

"Totally entitled!"

"What thing?" Athena asked curiously.

"Nothing just us playing cards, dear," Karin chortled.

"Well, how about I bring Christina to play?" Kensuke asked. "Be back in a sec!" He teleported to get his girlfriend.

"Why does it feel like we're in some kind of sitcom?" Sora wondered.

"But with no laugh tracks? I much prefer that," Matt added. And I'd rather be training than this, but...He eyed Athena holding a handful of cards and smirked. But I can't say no to her. I'm not that selfish.

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Unknown Sector of the Digiverse/Beerusmon's Domain

"Enjoyed your little break, gentlemen?" Whismon addressed his Ascendant pupils. As he dematerialized his staff, he faced down Tai & VictoryGreymon and Matt & ZeedGarurumon.

(Cue Dragon Ball Super OST - Training With Whis)

"Yeah and plenty prepared," Tai declared as he and VictoryGreymon dropped into fighting stances.

Matt and ZeedGarurumon followed suit.

I'm not letting you one-up me on this front, Tai! Matt mentally vowed to overcome his rival.

"Then, let us begin!" Whismon raised one hand and beckoned his students forward.

"Here we go!" Tai and Matt bellowed together as they and their Digimon shot forward to meet Whismon head-on.

Matt!

Tai!

I'm not losing to you!

(End theme)

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Earth/Odaiba Park/November 12, 2011

Isolating herself from her friends and bystanders, Sora has secretly been training to better hone her Crest of Love energies, which started to fluctuate more frequently.

Biyomon stood guard and kept a watchful gaze so that no one would interrupt Sora's meditation.

"Sora? How long are we going to be out here for?" The pink-feathered bird asked her partner.

Exhaling hard, Sora answered as her crest symbol slowly faded on her chest. "I think I'm done for today. I'm getting the hang on this." She pressed a hand on her chest and invoked a red beacon of light as it formed into an arrow. "Whatever's happening is allowing me to stronger arrows for my Crest Weapon."

"I think it's about time we see and talk to Max about this. Maybe…"

"I'll see and tell him when I'm ready, Biyomon," Sora said, zipping up her red hoodie. "C'mon let's go."

As Sora carried Biyomon along, she pressed forward. She had a lot on her mind. As if thinking about Tai's training wasn't enough, now she had her secret training sessions to concern herself with.

I don't know what this means for me, but hopefully if my friends ever need help I can support them with this weird thing that's been going on with my Crest. Sora thought, unsure whether this phenomenon was a good or bad thing. Could I eventually be coming into my own and developing some Ascendant-like powers like Ken Ichijouji?

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Other World/X and Simm's Planet

Dimitri & Faith and Karin took time to watch their future daughter, Athena, learning visual training with Max. As they finished, Athena hurried over to greet Dimitri and Karin. Faith and PinkPatamon fought over a piece of bread, which a small spiky-backed reptilian critter snatched in his jaws.

"Hey, I saw that, Gojiramon!" Max laughed over Gojiramon getting one over the Patamon duo.

"Gojiramon just can't help himself," Athena chuckled, sipping some fresh water.

"Speaking of stories, Dimitri, boy don't me and Keke have something to tell you and Karin," Max said.

"Pray tell," Karin said.

"What happened?" Dimitri asked.

"Some old foes of ours appeared to give us trouble…" Max segued way into his and the D3's recent encounter with some of their worst enemies.

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Next chapter: The Daemons Strike Back

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A/N: And that's the retelling of Cross Generations chapter 8! Now coupled with new scenes detailing Matt/Metalla X's training into an Ascendant God.

While this is technically the Dimension Missions arc, we're treading into pre-Resurrection B territory and closer to that arc very soon.

The whole Bebimon 'arc' has been reduced to summary status and the villain himself reduced to a mini-villain. Due to some time constraints, I decided not to retell this arc here and in Cross Generations. His presence is pretty low key compared to the original Bebimon (or just plain Baby in GT). His arc here would've been similar but not everyone on Earth would get possessed. No giant wolf form for this Bebimon either. Omega X and Dorothy & Avengemon remove the parasitic bugger and finish him off. So yeah, nothing grand. The Bebimon arc was scrapped to move this story along. I'd venture to guess this arc would've been probably in the ballpark of no more than 10 chapters long (which was originally intended for the first drafts of Cross Generations before Ford and I decided on more original story for the first half of CG).

Oh, and yes, Dorothy can merge with Avengemon and Fat Dee to unlock her 'Majuub' form, except this isn't a permanent fusion. So Dee isn't perma-gone like Buu was outside of Uub's subconscious. Her powered up form is based off Kamen Rider.

The Whismon training stuff among other excerpts are adapted straight from Dragon Ball Super episodes 16-18. Yeah by this point, Burizalor has already been resurrected and he's training with the other Fiends.

The whole flashback with Dimitri finishing off Future!KingDevimon and Future!DarkMagimon? Yep, adapted straight from a similar flashback in Dragon Ball Super episode 49. Comes to show Trunks (and Dimitri) know how to get shit done.

Other tidbits: Whismon and Mimi are BFFs (just like Whis and Bulma). Beerusmon is a sleeping troll-cat. Some Max/Keke moments sprinkled in there. Some admittedly obnoxious and snarky humor in there to lighten the mood.

New scenes: Metalla X and Keke powering up for Whismon, an on-screen showing of Metalla X becoming Ascendant God via the ritual, and Sora's secret training.

By this point, Max will have already been past Ascendant level 2 with the help of Alpha X's power still resonating in him. And since Max has freetime, he and Keke can 'train' in secret. And as a result, Keke hit Ascendant level 2 and already after some more training her power's surpassed Celesta X's during the Virus arc. In fact, now the D3s (minus Sam and the kids outside Meta-Fusion) are stronger than every character, including themselves from that arc.

Yes, that means Metalla X has neglected Level 3 due to its flaws.

Sora's training will lead to a pay-off and if you've already read the Resurrection B movie fic, you'll know.

Yep, you got a brief cameo of a Gojiramon. Who's partner is he? Well, you're about to find out soon. Next time, it's a 3-part arc within Dimension Missions about the return of the D3s' most dangerous enemies and were their final enemies before being rebooted into universe DF-616: the Daemons (no, not that Daemon (or Demon)). These guys were created by Max Acorn and I thought I'd honor them a final battle with the D3s, which never happened as MA's D3 series died with no Daemon Tournament resolution. I figure, why not give some closure here except not confined in some tournament?

And with that, I leave you. Hope you enjoyed this. Send a review and see you soon!