A/N: And we're at the conclusion of this arc. However, we have a few new character debut, including Zenomnimon and the summoning of Numerondramon.
So, without further delay, on with the chapter!
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Digimon Fusion Ascendancy
Act IV: Battle Supremacy
Chapter XXXVI: Numerondramon's Summoning
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Unknown Sector of the Digiverse/Nameless Planet/Digiversal Arena
(Cue Dragon Ball Super OST - Space is Vast!)
"LORD ZENOMNIMON?!"
"Father?" Both Whismon and Vadosmon noticed a figure whose appearance was akin to them.
Everyone set their sights on the new arrivals. In the center is Sailor Cosmos, sans her staff. Most peculiar is the short and tiny being standing in front of her. This miniature figure has a large oval-shaped head, shaped like a football. The teal-skinned being has two sections on both sides of his head that are purple. He has small round eyes. His 'ears are small, gray and rounded. His attire is a magenta and yellow lined coat complete with yellow pants and magenta shoes. Underneath the coat, he seemingly wore a black and white shirt with the kanji for 'all' on the front. The most prominent physical feature is his eerily blank expression. This is Zenomnimon.
The figure Whismon and Vadosmon picked up on is their father, GrandWhismon. He is a miniature man with pale blue skin, purple eyes, and slicked back white hair. His wardrobe of choice consisted of a weird blue halo hanging over his head, and a dark green outfit with an orange triangle embellished on the front. On the front of his belt is the Kanji symbol 'Great'.
Accompanying them are two identically tall and cyan-skinned individuals wearing big high-collared purple jackets with gold lining, buttons and shoulders, which conceal their faces. Under this top-layered clothing, they appear to wear gray full body suits with gold and purple tipped boots. Atop their heads are long pointy tipped bronze hats that end with a silver ball at the top. Their eyes, unlike Zenomnimon's, are fierce and menacing-looking.
(End theme)
"Zenomnimon?" Tai blinked in confusion.
Agumon added. "Who is he supposed to be?"
"I don't know, but he's got Beerusmon and Champamon spooked," Max replied. "As if Slade didn't scare them enough."
"And who's this?" Matt eyed GrandWhismon, who smiled vaguely.
"Lady Cosmos, it's a surprise to see you here, but who are these three?" Moon asked, to which the two attendants shot her menacing glares. She cringed. "Yikes, hey, whatever I said I'm sorry!"
Mars put her hand out to Moon. "We might not want to overstep our boundaries here. The Houou said the little one is not to be overlooked."
"Heh, who let the Pokémon in?" Terriermon tried sneaking a quip, but Zenomnimon's attendants glared daggers at the chatty Digimon, causing him to zip his mouth.
"Might want to keep your mouth shut for your sakes, rabbit," Inumon snickered.
"Really? This little guy…" Before Yusuke can finish, the attendants shot him fierce glances. "Ok, these guys aren't messing around."
(Cue Dragon Ball Super OST - A Tough Battle)
Shintomon turned to his father Shinmon. "Father, who's the kid with the slightly creepy face?"
Before Shinmon can answer, Gosenzomon bonked Shintomon. "Idiot! Don't you know who he is?!"
"What do we have here? An intruder?" The referee approached the newcomers.
Cosmos advised. "You'd best stay where you are, mister official."
"But he looks like some alien child," Matt noted Zenomnimon's unassuming presence.
"Who the heck could he be?" Guilkatomon wondered.
"Silence, mortals! Lord Zenomnimon is no child!" Beerusmon answered for them. "He's the Omni-King! He's the one that stands above all 12 Digiverses!"
Matt, Gabumon, and Guilkatomon's eyes bugged out in shock.
"So, is it proper to be looking down on the Omni-King from all the up here?" Whismon asked Beerusmon.
"Of course it's not! I better pay my respects!"
"But, why is Lord Zenomnimon here?!" Champamon wondered.
(End theme)
The Gods of Destruction and their angel attendants flew down to the ring. The Supreme Digi-Guardians and their assistants did the same.
Everyone in the group gawked at Zenomnimon. Beerusmon and Champamon landed in front of Zenomnimon, bowing their heads.
"Welcome, Lord Zenomnimon!"
Zenomnimon replied. "Hi."
"We apologize for not staying in touch, sir," Whismon addressed the 'one above all'.
"I hope you've been well, sir," Vadosmon said.
"Mmmhmm!"
"And father, it's been a long time," Whismon bowed to GrandWhismon.
GrandWhismon smirked coolly. "Indeed, you and Vadosmon are still upholding your positions well."
Vadosmon nodded. "We have, father."
The Supreme Digi-Guardians and their cohorts knelt down, bowing their heads. Beerusmon and Champamon had terrified, sweaty expressions etched on their face.
"Lord Zenomnimon!" Gosenzomon whimpered.
"What brings you here today, sir?" fearfully asked Shinmon.
"Well, I see you had a big great fight here today and you didn't tell me."
The moment Zenomnimon appeared in the arena, his aura caused Ken to grip his head in pain. Slade quickly stood up as Ken yelled out in pain.
"We better go before something bad happens!" Slade muttered, putting his hand on Ken's back. With that, they both teleported out of the arena.
"Whoa, Ken?!" Tai exclaimed.
"What the hell was that about?!" Matt wondered.
"No clue." Max noted.
"Ken!" Sedna cried out, confused why Slade left in a hurry with Ken.
"Where did he take Uncle Ken?" Athena wondered.
Dimitri answered just as confused. "Your guess is as good as mine, sweetie."
"Lord Zenomnimon, I believe you have something to get off your chest?" GrandWhismon reminded him.
"Today, I came to warn you, because you were doing this without my permission," Zenomnimon plainly said as everyone's attention fell on the 'child' Digimon. His voice was tiny and cute.
"Yes, sir, we acknowledge that!" Champamon said.
"Destruction gods are supposed to destroy. Not doing your job is very bad, you two."
"We're very sorry, sir!" Beerusmon openly apologized, a rare sight for the others to see.
"Please, hear us out, Lord Zenomnimon," Whismon spoke up. "Sadly, Lord Beerusmon is more interested in napping and eating than doing his job." He said honestly, much to Beerusmon's chagrin.
Vadosmon added. "Lord Champamon hasn't behaved any better either, Lord Zenominimon. Look at him. He's been living an unhealthy lifestyle and his body's morphed into a butterball. I've tried serving him nutritionally balanced meals, but he insults my cooking and says 'You're a terrible cook!' He breaks my heart, sir!" She faked cried and sniffled.
GrandWhismon nodded, sighing. "Tsk, tsk, Beerusmon and Champamon, you two have been slacking."
"Hmm. These Gods of Destruction are bad. We need new ones," Zenomnimon suggested.
"WHAT?!" The brothers shouted.
"Just kidding."
Both sighed with relief.
"And so…"
"Yes sir?"
"I came to warn you. But then, I was watching and had a lot of fun! And fun is good!"
"Yes, sir!" Beerusmon and Champamon said, deeply relieved to satisfy their lord.
"Then, I got an idea that was really good. A tournament with all the Digiverses together. I think we should try sometime!I How about it?"
GrandWhismon chuckled. "Now that's an intriguing idea, Lord Zenomnimon."
"Whoa?! All 12 Digiverses?!" Guilkatomon exclaimed.
"He can't be serious, can he?" Terriermon asked.
"Do you want to doubt a god who's above Beerusmon and Champamon?" Henry asked him.
"Um, no?"
Keke whispered to Max. "Ok, come clean. Do you know Zenomnimon?"
"First, it's Lord Zenomnimon, and no this is the first I've seen of him. I only heard of a being who's above all, but this may be him. Maybe he's the fabled incarnation of 'God' of the Digiverse."
"God? Really?"
"I'm really speaking hyperbole here, Keke. The title of 'God' isn't always absolute."
"Can we discuss that later? Tai's about to say something," BW muttered.
Max gulped. "Oh shit…"
(Cue Dragon Ball Z Ultimate Battle 22 - Son Goku's Theme)
"Oh hell yeah! That sounds like an awesome idea!" Tai called to Zenomnimon, who turned his sights on the Bearer of Courage.
Tai?! What the hell are you doing?! Sora thought as she tried to hold him back, but he and Agumon walked over to meet Zenomnimon up close.
"Tai! I order you and Agumon back!" Beerusmon snapped at him.
"I agree! Let's do that 12 Digiverse tournament!" The Bearer of Courage said. As he stepped closer, Zenomnimon's attendants teleported in front of him and cut him off from the pass. "Hey, can't I go over and talk to your boss?"
The two attendants nodded.
"Just one little chat?" Agumon begged.
They dismissed him again.
"That's enough! Lord Zenomnimon is not someone you should be gazing upon let alone talking with! He's not your buddy!" Beerusmon chided them.
"No, it's ok. We can talk!" Zenomnimon chimed in.
"WHAT?!" The cat brothers shouted in surprise.
"But, sir…" Beerusmon stammered.
"Oh hoho, if Lord Zenomnimon is ok with it, then I'm fine with it, too," GrandWhismon said.
Zenomnimon walked forward. The attendants stepped away, allowing him to meet Tai and Agumon.
"Those were some good matches, especially yours!" Zenomnimon praised Tai's fight with Hit.
"Thanks, sir," Tai said, shifting over to Hit. "Did you hear that? He liked our match!"
Hit turned away and snorted.
"But there was another guy whose match I liked, but he's not here," Zenomnimon scanned the crowd as Kensuke was nowhere to be found. "Oh well."
Sedna whispered to Dimitri. "He must mean Ken."
Dimitri shrugged. "Could be, but Slade was in a hurry to get Ken out of here for some reason."
"Heck, I don't blame him. I'd praise my guy's fight until the chickens came home," Orcus said.
Eris corrected Orcus. "You mean cows came home?"
"Yeah, something like that."
"All of those matches were great," Zenomnimon said. "Okey dokey! Let's have another tournament very soon!"
"Sure, sounds like a plan!" Tai extended his hand to him, which elicited deep concern from the others.
"Oh gosh, Tai…" Sora muttered, closing her mouth.
"I don't even want to know what happens if this doesn't end well," BanchoLeomon said.
"Hope Zenomnimon is generous enough," Max said.
The YYGDM and GCLK crowds were on edge with what could happen next.
"Lady Cosmos, is this ok?" Moon inquired to the Nexus observer.
"I don't see why not," Cosmos genuinely replied. "As long as there's no malignant intentions."
The deities watched nervously as Zenomnimon blankly stared at Tai's hand offer. The deities attentively and nervously waited for Zenomnimon's response.
When Zenomnimon finally did shake Tai's hand, there was much relief. Then, Tai lifted Zenomnimon off the ground, causing the deities (sans Cosmos and GrandWhismon) to flip out.
"You got a strong handshake! And you're funny! I like you!" Zenomnimon giggled. "Well, see you later! Bye bye!"
"Yes, we'll be making our leave now," GrandWhismon announced.
"Yeah, take care!" Tai said.
"Hope to see you again, Lord Zenomnimon!" Agumon added.
"See ya!" Zenomnimon said, beckoning his attendants to lift him away.
Cosmos turned to Moon and the others. "Good to see you all doing well, heroes."
"What's your relationship with Zenomnimon, Lady Cosmos?" Moon asked her.
"Nothing different from the other deities across the Nexus," Cosmos answered with a genuine smile.
"And why did Slade leave with Ken?" Sedna inquired.
"You'll have to take it up with Slade Matrix, Sedna," Cosmos addressed the Kuiper leader.
"And is Zenomnimon really the one above all across these 12 Digiverses?" Asked Max.
"Yes, but Universe DF-616 is his only dominion. His influence doesn't extend past that unless given permission," Cosmos said.
"But for a being with all that power and authority, he's still a child-like being," Guilkatomon said. "I hope he's learned restraint."
"Well, that's partly why I'm here to ensure his meeting with all of you ends well," Cosmos said. "Should anyone like him crosses the line beyond his dominion, someone like me will intervene and remind them."
"Well, that's good to know," Guilkatomon said.
"Better to have someone keep powerful beings in check," Max said.
"And this is where I must make my leave," Cosmos bowed to everyone as she floated over to where Zenomnimon and his attendants were. "If ever meet again…"
"Farewell, Lady Cosmos," Moon waved her off.
"Have a nice day, Lord Zenomnimon!" Beerusmon and Champamon bid goodbye to him.
(End theme)
"Later!" Zenomnimon waved as he teleported with his attendants, GrandWhismon, and Cosmos.
After sighing with relief, Beerusmon shouted at Tai. "You fool! You do realize Lord Zenomnimon could erase all 12 Digiverses in the blink of an eye if he wanted."
"Seriously?" Tai raised a brow.
"He didn't seem like a bad guy at all!" Agumon said jovially.
"Yeah, I don't think he'd do something like that," Guilkatomon said. "Or, would he?"
"Sheesh, all that fun from winning the match has drained me," Beerusmon muttered.
"I know, right?" Champamon concurred. "But the real fight will be the one Lord Zenomnimon apparently wants to host! This was all just a warm-up for the grand stage!"
"Doesn't matter. A promise is a promise," Beerusmon said.
"Bah, forget it! I'll give you the Super Digicores," Champamon offered. "But don't expect to find the last one easily!" He turned to his Digiverse 6 fighters. "And I expect all of you to be at Lord Zenomnimon's event! And that's an order!"
Xander deeply sighed. "Oh boy…" He quickly turned to Matt. "By the way, can I call you master now?"
"You don't need to call me that. Just call me Matt and we're cool. of course, my other self would demand you call him master."
'He can call me whatever he damn pleases. I don't care either way.' Yamato chimed in Matt's thoughts.
"As you wish then!" Xander bowed to Matt.
"Hey, Hit!" Tai called to the Hitmon. "Look, I don't know when Lord Zenomnimon's show will be, but can you afford to wait that long for our rematch?"
Hit made no response.
"Ok, three days from now? Tomorrow?"
Hit turned away and walked off with his Digiverse 6 cohorts. Magettamon is seen carrying the still unconscious Furizlor over his shoulder.
"See you later then!" Tai waved off to the assassin.
"Oh, Monakamon, sorry you had to sit this one out, but did you at least enjoy the show?" Beerusmon asked his friend.
Monakamon nodded. "...yeah, it was fun."
"I can make it up to you?"
"Nah, it's cool."
(Cue Dragon Ball Super - Mysterious Alien I)
"Lord Whismon?" Tai asked the Angel Digimon. "Y'know for a while, I pegged you to be the strongest one since you were Lord Beerusmon's teacher."
"Me? Oh no, as evidenced by my sister, Vadosmon, my father GrandWhismon, and just now Lord Zenomnimon. And I'm sure there's a few out there whose powers rival or surpass my own."
"Wow, that guy really was your father?" Tai was intrigued.
"I could see the resemblance," Guilkatomon noted GrandWhismon's likeness to Whismon and Vadosmon.
"So, what are you, Vadosmon, and your father? Really do tell," Matt demanded.
"If you must insist, very well. We're Digital Angel types."
"You mean like Angemon and Angewomon?" TK overheard, carrying Patamon with him.
Kari approached, carrying Gatomon. "Wow, this is a surprise! You look nothing like an angel, Lord Whismon."
"Yes, we don't look like the conventional angels with the typical themes, but we are from the same Angel family. Our positions are higher than the likes of Seraphimon and Ophanimon."
"That's who we evolve into!" Patamon said. "So, did you use to be a Patamon like me?"
"Maybe, maybe not, but I'll leave that up to your own interpretation," Whismon said. "Since we're in the subject, Me and Vadosmon are linked to our respective gods."
"In what way?" Agumon curiously asked.
"Should Lords Beerusmon and Champamon die, Me and Vadosmon will cease until new Gods of Destruction are put into place. Our father would remain affected as he's not linked to any God of Destruction."
"Yes, and us Supreme Guardians are linked to the Gods of Destruction," Shintomon interjected into their conversation.
"Oh, Lord Shintomon?" Tai turned and faced him.
"If something were to happen to me, Beerusmon will cease."
"Does Lord Beerusmon know about this?" Max turned to Whismon.
"Of course, and Lord Champamon is aware if Fuwamon perishes, he will cease," Whismon said.
Vadosmon nodded. "That's correct."
"Man, didn't think it were possible to kill Beerusmon, but these other methods don't exactly put him or Champamon in safe positions," Tai said.
"We'll just have to up our security methods. Right, Kibitomon and Buddhamon?" Shintomon turned to the aforementioned aides.
"By the way, I know where the last Super Digicore is," Jacomon announced.
"Do you?! Where is it?" Mimi asked the space patroller.
"We're standing right on top of it."
"WHAT?!" The DF-616 group exclaimed in unison.
"He's right," Monakamon said. "My job is studying cosmic maps and this planet didn't exist up until now. And it takes hundreds and thousands of digital cycles for a Digital World to form from cosmic dust."
"Oh, well that much is true," Whismon said. "Everyone, let's board our cosmic transport."
(End theme)
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After everyone boarded the transport, they orbited across the Nameless Planet. Most were still in awe at the giant Super Digicores floating around the rock hard planet. The group marveled at the sheer size of the orbs and realized how insignificantly tiny they are in comparison.
"Ready? Now, earth disperse!" Whismon waved his staff, using energy to rip the layers of earth covering the 'Nameless Planet'.
"What's happening to it?" Takato wondered.
"Just watch and stop asking," Rika said.
As cracks formed splitting through the Nameless Planet, beams of orange light leaked out. This light burned up and sent the earth scattering. This revealed the last Super Digicore.
"Well, I'll be damned! The planet was the last Super Digicore!" Shu exclaimed.
"Inconceivable, it was right under our noses all along!" Izzy was awestruck by this reveal.
"The Super Digicores probably dispersed after some wish was made long ago," Pikkan said.
"Probably crashed into a planet that used to be here," BanchoLeomon deduced.
"Sucks to be that former planet if it had living beings," Himura added.
"When it crashed, the former planet's debris must've collected and covered it," Yugi predicted.
"Good find, Monakamon. I knew bringing you was a good idea," Beerusmon said.
"So, how do we summon the being within these Digicores?" Tai queried.
"Is there a password involved with this one like the Spirian Digicores?" Sora asked.
"Let me handle this," Mimi stepped up. "I mean, Yolei and I did ask Mr. Know It All of the Digiverse… what's his name?"
"Zumonkmon," Yolei reminded her.
"Right! That guy!" Mimi muttered. And how dare Jacomon ask him about my bust size!
"Mimi, if you know the words," Jacomon unintentionally interjected her thoughts.
Mimi snapped back to reality. "Right, if I remember it went: Come forth, Dragon God of all, and grant my wish! Pretty peas!"
"Did you get that Whismon? And yell out to the Super Digicores exactly what I say!" Beerusmon instructed the angel.
"As you say, my lord," Whismon replied.
"...Hsiw ym em tnarg dna doG nogarD, htrof emoc… Pretty peas? What does 'pretty peas' supposed to mean?"
Mimi chuckled. "It's supposed to be a childish way to say 'Pretty please.'"
Meryl muttered. "C'mon, I'm a kid and I don't say that!"
Athena concurred. "Yeah, me, too!"
Sedna patted them both. "That's besides the point, you two."
"There are no such words in our language," Beerusmon plainly said.
"Then, why don't you say it like this?" Palmon offered.
"Like what exactly? Is it ok like that? Fine then, 'pretty peas!'" The Digital God of Destruction said the most important line of the incantation.
"All right, here goes," Whismon cleared his throat. "Hsiw ym em tnarg dna doG nogarD, htrof emoc, pretty peas!"
No reaction came from the Super Digicores.
"Huh, well this is odd," Whismon noted.
"It's not working? Why?" Tai asked.
"Well, maybe that silly 'pretty peas' was the problem," Beerusmon pointed out.
(Cue Dragon Ball Super OST - Power of a God)
However, in fact, a reaction was triggered as the Super Digicores glowed with life. Each one glowed as bright light shimmered and enveloped them. The planet-sized wish orbs aligned, forming a square.
Electrical energy blasts shot out of the orbs and converged to form a glowing ball of golden light. The unstabilized energy from the Digicores pushed away the group's transport.
"Um, this isn't looking to end well!" Matt watched as a beam of light extended from the Super Digicores.
"Take cover, everyone!" Terriermon called out, grabbing Henry's hair.
"Pfft, this isn't scary," Mana rolled her eyes. "Y'all are being wussies."
"It'll be ok, everyone!" Madoka reassured the frightened members of the group.
"Yes, there's nothing to fear," Whismon concurred with the pink-haired Puella.
"Can the heck can some of y'all be so calm?!" Mimi exclaimed.
Once the bright light died down, those who averted their eyes opened them. They witnessed in awe as a big golden draconian face leaned over to view them. A giant red eye opened right in front of the group. A mix of shocked awe and anxiety filled the transport, trying to make out what exactly was summoned. They knew it was the Super Digicore deity, but were flabbergasted by the sheer size of it.
The golden dragon looked like a cross between the legendary Kur and Number 100: Numeron Dragon. Some from the DF-616 side were reminded of Huanglongmon as they noted this dragon's golden scales. The beast was an enormous planet-sized deity that dwarfed the Super Digicores and the largest planet in this current system.
"I-Is that really the eye?!" Tai was flabbergasted.
"I-I think it is!" Agumon exclaimed.
The golden dragon deity awoke with a loud roar that shook the entire system they were on. The group covered their ears, ear holes or whatever else they had. The golden dragon lifted its head and roared again. Red beams of light shot out of its eyes. Its entire body became enveloped in a shimmering layer of burning gold light.
The dragon expanded, outgrowing the solar system it was in. Ultimately, it extended its size beyond a galaxy and later became many times more colossal than the multiple galaxies between Digiverses 6 and 7.
The group noticed they were surrounded by stars and literal galaxies around them. They marveled silently, trying to comprehend the situation they were in.
"H-How is this even possible?!" Brunhilde exclaimed, looking around their surroundings.
"Pinch me. I must be dreaming," Joe fell in a gaze. "Ow!"
Gomamon chuckled. "What? You told me to pinch you."
"It's a figure a speech, Gomamon."
"So, where are we?" Yolei wondered.
"We're likely inside this behemoth," BanchoLeomon deduced.
"He has a name. Everyone, say hello to Numerondramon," Whismon revealed the golden dragon deity's name.
"Numerondramon?" Tai marveled at his surroundings, which was a vast space full of numerous multi-colored and varied sized planets.
"That can't be possible!" Yugi exclaimed.
"Yeah, this is inside Numerondramon?!" Joey spat out.
Lyn turned to Seto. "What do you make of this?" She noticed Seto had a shocked look and offered no response to this rare viewing.
"I just hope he doesn't decide to poop us out when we're done," Agumon remarked.
"Yeah, that'd be bad for us!" Gojiramon realized.
"Ugh, we didn't need to know that," Sora covered her ears.
"Shame on you, Agumon!" Biyomon snapped.
"What? But what if he does?! Don't come crying to me when he does!"
"Yeah, we didn't need to know those details," Tai said.
"There's nothing to worry, everyone," Whismon addressed the group. "Once we finish our business here, we'll depart."
The transport floated through a dragon's mouth opening and ultimately appeared before Numerondramon, who waited for their arrival.
"Wait, this is the actual Numerondramon body?" Takato looked up at the golden dragon.
"More like it's center of existence or his nucleus," Whismon said.
Davis turned to Sonja. "You getting this, babe?"
Sonja nodded. "No way."
(End theme)
Numerondramon finally spoke in a deep but booming and sagely manner. He spoke in his own language. "Evah uoy hsiw yna tnarg llahs I. Hsiw ruoy etats, won."
"This is the fabled language of the deities?" Matt asked in fascination.
Moon gasped. "This is incredible."
The Houou telepathed within Mars. 'It's fascinating that there exists digitized galaxies comparable to our own physical universes.'
I learn something new everyday. Mars replied.
Homura muttered. "It's amazing, isn't it, Madoka."
Madoka smiled. "Yeah."
Inori grabbed Shu's hand.
"Don't be afraid, Inori."
"I'm not. I'm just in deep awe."
"All right, wish time. What should it be?" Beerusmon wondered, opening himself up to suggestions.
"Oh, c'mon, you mean you haven't even thought of one?!" Mimi chided him.
"Oh, pipe down! I'll think of one right now!"
"Well?" Tai waited.
"Ok!" Beerusmon decided on his wish. "6 esrevigiD fo dniknam sti dna htraE eht erotser!"
"Are you sure that's your wish, my lord?" Whismon asked.
"Yes."
(Cue Levo Lution - Chrono Trigger - Manoria Cathedral)
"Very well then. I shall make it so!" Whismon then shifted over to Numerondramon. "6 esrevigiD fo dniknam sti dna htraE eht erotser!"
Numerondramon answered. "Lelweraf, detnarg neeb sah hsiw ruoy!"
With that, Numerondramon granted the wish. Then, his body disappeared in a flash of golden light. The Super Digicores quickly dispersed and spread through the Digiverse 6/7 galaxies until someone ventures out to collect them all again.
"Wow, that's it?" Tai blinked.
"Seems like it," Dimitri said.
"What did you wish for?" Mimi asked Beerusmon.
"It's a secret."
"Oh, c'mon. Don't be like that and leave us in the dark," Tai sighed.
"You can tell us," Mimi said.
"Guys, if he doesn't want to say, he's entitled to," Max said.
"Ok, fine. I had him change my bed to a more comfortable one."
"You're so full of crap, Lord Beerusmon," Mimi scoffed, rolling her eyes.
"Anyone of us could've granted you that wish!" Keke snapped, growling tensely.
"Take back calling me 'crap', Mimi!" Beerusmon chided her.
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Elsewhere, Vadosmon stopped as the transport containing Champamon rattled back and forth. Champamon's face smacked against the glass wall.
"Hey! Watch where you're driving, woman!" Champamon whined.
"You might want to look at this," Vadosmon produced a visual of Earth through her staff, which Champamon gazed upon.
"That's Earth! Turn that off! I don't care about it!"
"That's not just Earth."
"Well, what of it?!"
"This is Digiverse 6's Earth, Lord Champamon."
"What?"
"Mankind has resurfaced on our Digiverse 6's Earth."
"What, but how can that be?!"
"My, and it has similar cultures like Digiverse 7's Earth."
"And that means?"
"That means we can have all the delicious meals from Earth as well now."
"Really?"
"Perhaps. Looks like Lord Beerusmon used the Super Digicores for you, Lord Champamon."
Champamon was flabbergasted by this. "That can't be…" Before he can finish, he and Vadosmon watched a Super Digicore fly by them and disappear far away in space. "Geez… that jerk. He's always trying to act cool. He sure loves getting under my fur."
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Meanwhile, Whismon carried the transport back to Tai and company's Digital World.
"Well?" Whismon asked Beerusmon.
"Well, what?"
"That was nice of you."
"Shut up, he owes me big time now."
Brunhilde turned to Takato. "Who would've thought your tie breaker enabled our team to win."
"Not just that, but because of me, Lord Beerusmon did something nice for Lord Champamon."
"Yeah, now Champamon can eat as much as he wants to!" Guilmon said. He heard his own stomach grumble. "Heh, now I'm hungry."
Agumon added. "I'm hungry, too."
Gojiramon whined. "Same here!"
Tai and Max both chuckled over this.
"So, about this All-Digiversal Tournament thing," Tai mentioned. "Whenever it comes, I know I'll be there."
"We'll all be there," Sora said. "Though, you nearly got us all in trouble with Lord Zenomnimon back there."
"I just wanted to make peace with him," Tai said.
"Well at least we're still here and that's all that counts," Max said as Keke smiled over this.
"Straight ahead, guys. It's our Digital World!" Mimi pointed toward the familiar planet as Whismon transported them forward to it.
And thus the Digiversal Tournament has ended. Tai and his friends warned a victory for Team Digiverse 7. What awaits them is much needed rest and relaxation. The other members of the Trinity were dropped off back to their home dimensions to tell their friends all about the event.
But, there were two who had yet to explain their sudden departure when the 'Lord of All' Zenomnimon appeared.
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Dimension: YYGDM-01/Azabu-Juuban District (麻布十番地区)/Karin and Dimitri's Condo
Karin, Dimitri, Athena, their Digimon, Titaniamon, and CyberBeelzemon returned to their condo. They find Slade standing outside the door near Ken's room.
"I hate using drugs, but I had to knock him out. That was way too close."
"Why the heck did you bail for?" Dimitri asked him.
"Is Uncle Ken ok?" Athena asked.
Slade nodded, albeit lightly "Here's the thing. Remember that 'being' Ken got in a fight with a while back? I had to summon the real Grand Zeno, which is what his real name is, in order to stop him and that being from taking out seven dimensions."
Karin looked thoughtful at this. "Is he really as strong as it was implied? Cause that is pretty scary there's a being who can just erase universes like that. Even the Houou can't do that."
Slade went on. "It's true. Right now there is a prime one and a future version of himself." This reveal gained odd looks. "Don't ask. They're overseeing a tournament in one of the prime Dragon Ball dimensions where eight of the twelve universes are at stake, including Goku's. I'd rather not say anymore about that."
Dimitri sighed. "It's fascinating how we've just discovered Gods of Destruction, and now there's a being higher up than them."
"Technically members of the Light Legacy and Dark Dynasty may be even higher up than that. Lucky for us, those toddlers can't erase us, though it's still possible to die through other means." Slade pivoted over to Dimitri. "I'm going to say this for your own good. If a tournament like the one going down occurs because the signs are there, I wouldn't get involved. I've already made it clear that Ken's not getting involved in affairs like that again."
"Why shouldn't I get involved?" Dimitri asked before realising. "Oh right I'd be erased if we lost..."
"And they can do it in such a way that despite being linked to two other dimensions, it won't affect those linked up. You just wouldn't sense anything anymore from that universe. In any case, I think it's time for me to go. I've already stayed longer than necessary." As he prepared to leave, Karin stopped him for a moment.
"Can I ask you one thing? I spoke with Kari briefly and she mentioned that during your sparring sessions, you kept mentioning how you and Ken were screwed at birth. Why is that?"
Slade turned to her and looked at her solemnly. "Because we were. Neither one of us asked to be gods. It was thrust upon us. We wanted normal lives, but that was taken from us. It's like I keep saying to others. Normalcy is a fallacy, at least to those like us." With that, he opened a portal and walked through it, turning back one last time. "He has one advantage though. Keep her safe for his benefit." He said before vanishing, although he didn't say her name, Karin knew who he was talking about.
"Don't worry we will," she replied with a soft smile.
(End theme)
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Dimension: DF-616/Odaiba District (お台場区)/Odaiba Park (お台場公園)/8:30 PM
(Cue Digimon Adventure Tri. OST - Happy End (Tri. Version))
Tai and Sora took an evening walk into the park. It was a whole day removed from the Digiversal Tournament event. Tai had a lot on his mind, including the upcoming 'All-Universal' tournament Zenomnimon announced.
However, there was something else, even more important lingering in his mind.
"Tai? You've been quiet. Something on your mind?" Sora asked worryingly.
"Besides the fact you could potentially one day become an Ascendant like me? Nah, well maybe I'm still anxious about Zenomnimon's tournament."
"You had us scared when you casually walked up to him. I can't believe that little guy is the god above all the others."
"Yeah, I'm still trying to wrap my mind around that," Tai chuckled. "Anyway, I didn't bring us here to talk about that."
Sora blinked and lifted a brow. "Oh?" She watched him drop to a knee.
"Sora."
Her eyes widened when Tai took out and opened a small black box, revealing a diamond ring to her.
"Tai," Sora gasped in disbelief, breathing hard.
"It's been long overdue, but Sora Takenouchi?"
Sora smiled and put her hands on her chest.
"Will you marry me?"
She nodded and half-chuckled. "Stupid Tai." She slid her finger through the ring and pulled him up. "What do you think?" With that, she pulled him into a kiss, much to his surprise.
Though, Tai didn't complain. He went with the flow and naturally returned a kiss to his fiancee. While he didn't beat Hit, he won the hand of his long time girlfriend.
And nothing seemed to get in the way of their impending wedding.
Except a couple of events were being staged against Tai and his friends, which they may or may be able to avoid.
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Holy Sanctuary/Digiverse 10
"Sir, your tea is ready."
"What a sweet aroma. Let's see how it tastes," Gowasmon said, sipping the fresh hot tea Zamasmon poured him. He sipped and smiled. "Tea made by one by pure of heart is unclouded and always the most delicious."
"Thank you very much, master."
"The fact you can produce this quality cup shows me where your heart needs to be. As long as you keep training your mind and body, without prideful intervention and monitor the affair of mortals to gain understanding, you'll be in good shape."
"Master Gowasmon."
"Yes?"
"There's been something weighing on my mind lately."
"Do tell, Zamasmon."
"These mortals we watch. Are they creatures truly worth our protection?"
"Hmm?"
"With respect, I've monitored more mortal dealings than I care to count. They thrive, quarrel, and perish on an endless loop. So to me for them to keep doing this is the height of futility."
Gowasmon sighed. "That is the path mortals are destined to take."
"What sense is there for us to protect these flawed beings when they tragically make the same foolish mistakes? Wouldn't it be merciful on our parts to put a halt to their hopeless cycles once and for all?"
"The role of Supreme Deities, Sovereigns, and others of such nature is creation. We aren't meant to have a hand on our creations' affairs if we can avoid it. You do understand that, correct?"
"So, you'd have me do nothing? Just ignore the mortals' perpetual follies?"
"No, we don't simply ignore the mortals. We observe and nurture them. That is the position we find ourselves. Only one of us has any power to get directly involved with their kind. That's the job of a God of Destruction."
Zamasmon gasped.
"Zamasmon, always remember where your place is and make an effort to get to know mortals better. Understood?"
Zamasmon sighed reluctantly. "Yes, Master Gowasmon."
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?-?
The anomalous being and Rebellious Homura observed the end of the Dual Universe Tournament and Zamasmon's latest activities.
"That was quite the show, wasn't it?" R. Homura smirked, watching Madoka, Homura, and the Lost Kingdom group on the tournament screen. Her eyes fixated on this group, especially Madoka and Homura. Only a matter of time before we meet, my counterpart.
"As entertaining was that show was, it seems the Supreme Guardian-in-training is teetering ever closer to rogue status. I want him to join us."
"Doesn't seem like the type who's idly follow anyone but his own agenda. He seems already set on his own anti-mortal ways."
The anomalous being floated off his chair and zoomed in on Zamasmon's face. "He'll be convinced. In fact, I already have the tools necessary to further his agenda, which will benefit us in the long term as well. He will help us in dividing these heroes." He turned over to R. Homura. "He along with that lone survivor of that alternate DVT-98 dimension will further our cause."
"Ah, you mean Soma Saitou."
"Yes, and he's most anxious to meet another Max Kamiya."
"Well, he'll have wait just a while longer. He's currently stationed in dimension DF-616 undetected. He'll be awaiting next orders."
The anomalous being nodded. "Good. As for Zamasmon, why don't we have a meeting with him during one of his intermissions? Granted while getting rid of his master would be easy, we can't let him suspect his prodigy will be doing dealings with us."
R. Homura replied. "Of course. So, he'll be the one to control these three?" She pivoted over to the Black Ascendant bodies.
"Yes, we've found the one we're looking for. Let's just make a good first impression when we meet him very soon."
"Right."
The anomalous being faced the screen and monitored Zamasmon. "Don't worry, my rebellious friend. You'll soon be free to do our and your own bidding."
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Next chapter: Training Days
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A/N: Zamasmon is shifting ever closer to his inevitable dark path. The anomalous being (aka CG's final big bad, Zeed X) has his next recruit in mind to control the Black Ascendant trio. The slow build to Black Rebellion arc continues and will progress behind these new Ascendancy arcs.
Yep, Soma Saitou is basically a revised version of Himo Saitou from my original DF stories. n fact, he was originally supposed to come back as the main villain and retain the name Himo Saitou during the creative process of the original Cross Generations. That was in 2011. But as time progresses and things change, so too does the creative process. To differentiate him, we changed Himo Saitou to Soma Saitou in this continuity. We removed the V-Tamer character involvement, especially Neo Saiba and his crew. In their place, we have two Digimon (Arkadimon and Deathmon) as Soma Saitou's Digimon partners. Soma now has a connection to Max Kamiya (albeit a different one from another universe). Unlike Himo, Soma Saitou is second fiddle to the anomalous being, R. Homura, and Zamasmon. He'll be making brief appearances before his proper debut in Black Rebellion arc.
Anywho, this story's Zeno makes his in-story debut. Zenomnimon is the top authority of the 12-Digiverses of the DF-616 Multiverse. He can be overruled by other beings in the Nexus. Although, if left to his own devices, he can be a threat to the other dimensions if he's told there's someone who wants to challenge him.
GrandWhismon makes an early bird appearance than the Grand Priest. This gets his debut out of the way so I don't have to introduce him in the Black Rebellion arc.
Cosmos makes a surprise appearance. The YYGDM cast sure didn't see this coming.
And this chapter marks the debut of Numerondramon.
Tai finally proposes to Sora, further exemplifying their long standing relationship in this series. Though their wedding may/will face roadblocks thanks to impending conflicts.
Next chapter, it's another intermission. Been a while since we had one. As Tai's overexerted body starts acting up and he seeks Max's help, Kari secretly goes with Ken and Slade to begin her training. And while these happenings are ongoing, Gowasmon takes Zamasmon to a far future to witness the progression (or regression) of a mortal civilization.
After that, it'll be a two-chaptered mini-arc and then the Android 21 arc adaptation.
Until next time, send a review and stay cool!