A/N: The time traveler and his Ice Senshi return to tell our heroes about the new threat forthcoming. Can they combat these three Dark Angels/Black Ascendants?
Let's find out!
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Digimon Fusion Ascendancy
Arc VI: Black Rebellion
Chapter XLVIII: Second Advent - Black Angel Incursion
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Odaiba Park (お台場公園)/Dimension: DF-616/11:15 AM
Finally coming to, Dimitri awoke on a park bench with Sedna & Faith, Tai & Agumon, Matt & Gabumon, Max & Gojiramon, Keke & Mosuramon, Sora & Biyomon, Mimi & Palmon, Kari & Gatomon, Madoka, Shu, Gai, and Kirito & Asuna (Corner) crowded around him.
"Karin…? Guys?" Dimitri stirred, clarifying his blurry vision. As he rose slightly disoriented, Mimi knelt down and hugged him.
"It's ok. You're safe," Mimi muttered kindly, almost bursting into tears.
"Mom…?" Dimitri muttered.
"Welcome back, bro," Keke genuinely smiled.
"M-Mother…? Mimi?" Dimitri replied, realizing this was present Mimi, but still his mother. He was trying to come to grips over the death of his mother. For a moment, he nearly broke out and cried. He grasped his chest as if having a panic attack as images of Future Mimi's death burned into his mind.
"Dimitri!" Mimi grasped his hands. "It's ok, we're all here, honey."
Sedna hugged him. "Sssh, it's ok, Dimitri!"
Seeing the present version of Mimi was enough to calm him down. He closed his eyes and opened them again to see the younger Mimi, who hadn't experienced the horrors of the future. Her fresh face was a clear contrast to her future self's worn out and tired features.
Just then, TK and Patamon dropped in to check with Dimitri. Tagging along behind them was BanchoLeomon and Sheila.
"We made it just in time!" TK announced as his eyes fell on Dimitri. "Dimitri!"
"What the hell happened to him?!" BanchoLeomone exclaimed.
"Dimitri?" Tai approached the time traveler. "Are we glad you and Karin are ok! When your time machine crashed here, we were worried!"
As Dimitri heard Tai, he quickly turned and his features paled upon seeing him. The horrific images of Black Omega X appeared in his mind. The very same Black Ascendant who ruthlessly slew his loved one before his eyes.
(Cue Hunter x Hunter OST - Obvious Difference of Power (0:00 - 0:21))
Lashing out on pure instinct, Dimitri shouted and lunged at Tai. "YOU BASTARD!"
"WHOA! WHAT?!" The Bearer of Courage yelled out, taken aback by Dimitri's sudden outburst and provocation.
"DIMITRI! STOP!" Sedna called out.
"BRO!" Keke shouted.
Bam!
Dimitri threw a right hand to Tai. The Bearer of Courage instinctively caught it with ease. However, Tai was surprised with his quick act of aggression.
"Dimitri?! It's me! Karin's already told us what happened! I'm not that guy!" The Bearer of Courage reasoned with him.
"DIMITRI!" TK intervened to stop him.
Slap!
(End theme)
Dimitri felt Mimi's hand smack him across the face. As he immediately came to his senses, Dimitri turned to Mimi, who pulled him into a hug.
"Please stop! We already know what happened!" Mimi teared up. "I heard what happened to the future me. I'm… I'm so sorry, Dimitri." She cried hard against his chest and mourned her future self's death.
"It's unforgivable what happened," Keke expressed disdain for the Black Ascendants.
(Cue Dragon Ball Super OST - A Mother's Love)
"Mimi…" Dimitri whispered softly, hugging her tight. "Thanks for slapping me back to my senses. I needed it." He then apologized to Tai. "And I'm sorry for attacking you, Tai."
"I understand. You and Karin went through hell back there. And I know I'd be mad if I met this evil version of me," Tai said, determined to stop Black Omega X.
"Yeah! This evil fake's trying to make us look bad!" Agumon said.
"But there's also a Black version of Angemon X, too. Sounds like we've got ourselves quite a handful of devils," Max noted.
Matt walked over to Dimitri. "So, we're dealing with an evil version of Tai and you?"
"Yeah…"
"You're not going to let them get away with what they've done, are you?" The Bearer of Friendship asked his future son.
"Of course, I won't! I intend to beat them and avenge my mother!"
"You won't do it alone," Tai addressed, getting Dimitri's attention. "This is our fight, too. Whoever this other me is, I want a crack at him for what he did to future Mimi!"
"That's right, Dimitri. We're not letting these imposters get away with hurting anymore innocent people!" Sora reassured.
"You said it, guys! And the fact one is some kind of Black Angemon X rubs me the wrong way," TK growled, gritting his teeth hard.
"How did they appear in your world? That's what I'm wondering," Kari wondered. "The Tai in your world has been long dead. Could this be that Tai? Maybe he was revived by someone who has it in for you?"
"That's a good question, Kari. Even mother doesn't know where Black Omega X and Black Angemon X came from. It doesn't explain why there's an evil version of me."
"Clone perhaps? I don't think is the work of some Datamon plot since he's long gone in your world. Either way, we've got to stop these Black Ascendants," Max vowed to help Dimitri dealing with their new enemy.
Shu interjected. "Look, we're not personally close, but me and Gai totally get what it's like to see a world turned to ruin."
"Well, our world wasn't destroyed, but evil gained sovereignty over our country for a long time until we resolved for peace," Gai added, slightly correcting Shu.
"Thank you, you two," Dimitri nodded to Shu and Gai.
"Nothing to it. We're here when you need us," Madoka kindly said to Dimitri.
"Let us help in anyway we can," Kirito (Corner) said, a confident smile adorned his face.
(End theme)
"So, what now? Do we go to your world?" Asked Tai. "Is your time machine able to go another trip?"
"I'd have to go check, but there should be fuel for one more trip."
"Why waste that fuel when I can dimension cross us over to your world, Dimitri?" Sedna offered.
"That's a better solution. Moreover, it helps conserve the energy cells of your time machine," Max concurred with Sedna's idea.
"C'mon then, let's get going," Matt cracked his knuckles. "I know Yamato would be satisfied knowing he gets to shove his fist in another Tai's face."
'I don't care if he's a goodie goodie dumbass or an evil conniving monster, I'm shoving my foot up this evil Tai's ass!' Yamato honestly added his opinions regarding Black Omega X. 'And double goes for that evil clone version of your boy, Matt.'
"Dimitri, whenever you're ready, we'll go," Tai stated but Dimitri turned away and looked up to the sky.
All Dimitri could visualize were the final moments of his mother's death and the Black Ascendants leaving a wave of chaos in their wake. He clenched his hands tight and gritted his teeth hard.
"Dimitri," Sedna muttered as she approached him.
"I just need a little time to decompress," he replied and walked away.
"Of course, and we'll be waiting while we mull things over some more," Max nodded.
"Take all the time you need, brother," Keke said.
"Thank you." With that, Dimitri started off and walked around Odaiba Park to clear his mind. Faith quickly accompanied his partner.
Sedna muttered. "Give him the company he needs, Faith."
Sora turned to Sedna. "Should we follow him?"
Sedna nodded dismissively. "Let's just give him some time to calm down. He needs it right now."
Just then, Beerusmon and Whismon appeared before the group. Tai and Max confronted the Digital God of Destruction and his Angel attendant.
"Pardon for the sudden appearance. We came here after Mimi promised us a cuisine. However as soon as he arrived, we couldn't help but hear your conversation about your friends leaving a timeline," Whismon spoke out.
"Yes, and we know this isn't the dimension traveling you and your friends have been doing as of late. This is actual time travel," Beerusmon said.
"Yeah, Dimitri used his time machine to bring him and Karin back here," Tai tried explaining the situation.
(Cue Hunter x Hunter OST - Scariness)
Nodding, Whismon replied. "No need to tell us, we heard all when I listened to your conversation through my staff. Tampering with time is a big no-no."
Beerusmon frowned. "Indeed, and nothing miffs me more than tampering with time."
"But, you seem to have no issues with us traveling to dimensions!" Sora said.
"Traveling into another universe isn't quite the same as time traveling. You see, when you're entering a whole different universe, what you do there won't have any consequence on your world. You won't be creating temporal paradoxes You can come and go as you please, though it's always best to tread carefully. That's why we made it clear to make your visits to those other worlds fairly short to prevent meddling with predetermined events. That's also why Lady Cosmos summoned dimension travelers like Ryo and Sailor Sedna to safeguard dimensions and escort outsiders from out of dimensions they're not supposed to be in. However, time traveling into the past or future of your own timeline is far more delicate matter," Whismon explained.
"That's where the timey wimey crap comes in, right?" Tai queried to the angel.
"That's correct. And we know your time traveling friend has already, but incidentally created diverged timelines from your core timeline after all this visits here." Whismon pointed out. "Not even us deities are allowed to time travel unfettered."
"Much less mortals like yourselves," Beerusmon added. "Perhaps we should destroy this time machine there?" He pointed to Dimitri's time machine. "Go ahead and call it damage control, but I can't let anyone just use this contraption before it winds up falling into malevolent hands."
"But, you can't punish Dimitri for all this! He's been through enough anguish!" Mimi interjected on her future son's behalf. "You want to punish anyone? Punish me. I'll end up giving birth to him in the future!"
Beerusmon shrugged. "Makes no difference to me."
"What did you say?!" Mimi spat out at the God of Destruction.
(End theme)
"Whoa, hold on, Mimi!" Keke cried out as she and Palmon restrained the flailing Mimi. "Are you freaking crazy?! He'll wipe you out!"
"I'd like to see him try!" Mimi fiercely shouted.
"Look, Lord Beerusmon. With all due respect, please don't punish Dimitri. Destroy the time machine if you want, but he's only ever used time travel for selfless reasons," Max spoke on behalf of Dimitri.
"Fine, Max Kamiya, but you owe me that cuisine like you promised, Mimi."
"Oh, thank god. Works for me!" Mimi called back.
"Yes, thank me, a god, for not destroying your world." Beerusmon then addressed Max and Tai. "Where is your time traveling friend?"
Tai chimed in. "He's… well, he's taking a walk in the park. He needs to clear his mind."
Whismon blinked with curiosity. "About what?"
The Bearer of Courage sighed and calmly answered Whismon. "He lost everything in his old home."
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Ruins of Odaiba, Tokyo (お台場遺跡、東京)/Dimension: DF-811
(Cue Hunter x Hunter OST - The Anthill)
"This is getting bothersome," Black Angemon X vented with frustration. "They're no longer here. I can't sense either of their Ki anymore. It's like they vanished."
"Recall. You're wearing a copy of another Dimitri's body," Black Omega X said. "You also have his memories. Have you forgotten he's a time traveler?"
Focusing, Black Angemon X drew upon Dimitri's memories. "Yes, I do now. It's all coming back to me. That was indeed his time machine."
"And they've likely traveled back to the past to warn their friends," Black Dramon X assumed.
"But which dimension could he have gone? Based on his memories, he has two other dimensions he calls home," Black Angemon X wondered.
"Two dimensions come to mind," Black Omega X elaborated. "One, the present timeline of this alternate future where the Chosen are still alive. Two, Dimitri's current residence: dimension YYGDM-01."
"So, we'll have to chance crossing over to the timeline that splintered into this future and a completely independent dimension?" Black Dramon X queried to his colleagues.
"I suggest we split up," Black Omega X said. "I'll take dimension DF-616 where I'll likely face that timeline's Taichi and company. You two take dimension YYGDM-01." Then, he raised his right fist and on his index finger was a ring. There was a green gem embedded on it. "I'll open us the gateways."
With that, Black Omega X's ring gem glowed with life. Two thin beams of green light formed two separate portals. Black Omega X took the portal on the right. Black Angemon X and Black Dramon X went into the left portal.
"Happy hunting," the trio chuckled in unison.
(End theme)
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Odaiba Park (お台場公園)/Dimension: DF-616/11:50 AM
After having some solitude to meditate, Dimitri opened his eyes and stood up. He stared across the park's lake and mulled over the recent, horrific events that have occurred. The deaths of Future Mimi and Palmon once again resurfaced, prompting the time traveler to grasp his head and grit his teeth hard. Overcome with grief, he cried hard.
"Dimitri," Faith whispered to his partner, who succumbed to PTSD over the recent tragedies.
Just then, a red ball rolled toward Dimitri and bumped his leg. Dimitri paused as he turned and saw a little brunette girl with pigtails run forward to collect her ball. As she collected her ball, she looked up at Dimitri and Faith.
"Sorry, mister." She then noticed his tears. "Why are you crying, mister?"
(Cue Sailor Moon Crystal OST - Sadness)
Wiping his tears, Dimitri tried to laugh. "What are you talking about? I've just got something in my eyes."
"Nope, you're crying. Are you ok?"
"I… I…" Dimitri tried to convey his message clearly as Faith nodded his head. "I'm sorry. I just lost some people dear to me."
"Oh, did they go away? Like to heaven?"
"Yeah…" Dimitri truthfully answered her. As he blinked, he saw Athena standing in the little girl's place. Just seeing her reminded him of his and Karin's future daughter.
The little girl's face beamed with an optimistic outlook. "Mommy would say those you love never go away. They're always with you."
Upon hearing this, Dimitri knelt down and met the child's gaze. She reached over and asked to pat Faith. Faith complied and leaned over to let her caress his head.
"This is a Digimon, isn't it? Like the ones those Digidestined have. Is it boy or a girl?"
Faith puffed his cheeks up. "A boy!"
"Well, Digimon have no real genders. Although, by how Faith acts, he's most certainly a boy!"
"What's his name?"
"Faith."
The girl genuinely smiled in response. "Such a girly name for a boy!"
"It's not a girly name!" Faith cried.
The girl pat Faith's head. "It's ok, you're still cute!" She giggled as she tossed her ball to Faith, who tossed it back to her. The two giggled together, bringing a smile to Dimitri's face. The child's words were enough to lift his spirits.
"Thanks, little girl. I needed that," Dimitri said, standing up.
"Your welcome, mister!" The little girl's smile broadened across her face.
"You remind me a lot of someone I know. I think you and she would make good friends."
"Really? Who?"
Dimitri picked up Faith and answered. "My daughter." He waved to the little girl and walked off, leaving the girl to speculate who Dimitri referred to.
Faith chuckled. "Way to get her hopes up, Dimitri. Chances are you won't ever see her again."
"Maybe, but I think she came to us for a reason, Faith."
"To help get our minds outta the gutter?"
"Something like that," Dimitri put on his game face as he turned to meet with the others. He saw Tai, Max, and company gathered in one spot. "Ok, guys. I'm back and ready."
(End theme)
"Were you able to clear your thoughts?" Max asked him.
"Thanks to some unexpected help, I did. I'm focused and ready to fight."
"Who helped you out, bro?" Keke asked him.
"Not someone you'd expect, but if Athena were here, she'd be making fast friends with this person."
"Huh, ok," Keke scratched her head in befuddlement.
"That's nice. We should thank her next time, Dimitri!" Sedna kindly suggested.
"Dimitri! Glad you're doing better now," Mimi waved to him as Beerusmon and Whismon walked behind her eating cheese steak sandwiches.
"Ooooh, yum! This is so delicious! The warm cheese just melts in your mouth!" Whismon squealed delightfully as if he was having an orgasm.
"And on top of that, it came straight out of the oven! Mimi, you continue to bless us," Beerusmon said, chowing down on his cheese steak sandwich.
"Great to have you back in great spirits, Dimitri." Tai was pleased with this. "Karin, we're ready. Open us a portal to the future world."
With a determined look, Sedna complied. "I'm on it."
"Wait, what did I just say about time travel?!" Beerusmon hounded them.
"Relax, Lord Beerusmon. Karin's just using her dimension power to open up…" Tai suddenly felt the urge to stop mid-sentence as he and Agumon felt a disturbance in the air.
Just then, a black rift opened right in the middle of the sky. The heroes paused and shifted their attention toward the unexpected phenomenon.
"Look up there!" Sora pointed to the ominous source.
"A portal, but who's opening it here?" wondered Biyomon.
"That's definitely not my doing or Ryo's," Sedna revealed, sensing a malicious vibe coming from it.
"I don't like what I'm sensing here, everyone," BanchoLeomon warned them.
"Guys, there's a dark Ki coming out of it! Stand your ground!" Tai warned everyone.
(Cue Dragon Ball Super OST - Humiliating Defeat)
After a few moments, Black Omega X came out of the portal. Cautiously eyeing the newcomer, the group were on their guard. There was a mix of shock and confusion etched on their faces. Dimitri, however, blanched and then conveyed anger toward the Black Ascendant.
"That's him!" Dimitri shouted, preparing to draw his sword.
"I see. You came to this time, huh, Dimitri?" Black Omega X scanned the dimension. His eyes fell on Tai and the others. "Taichi." He whispered, gritting his teeth for a moment until his scowl became a frown. His attention switched from Tai toward Dimitri and Sedna. "Well, if you're both here, your other home dimension is at the mercy of my other two colleagues."
"What?!" Dimitri and Sedna exclaimed in unison.
"Wait, there's a third one?" Matt asked. "You neglected to tell us there was a third one, Dimitri?"
"I didn't…! We only saw two of them!"
"Exactly what he said," Sedna added. "We only ever saw two, but Future Mimi did mention a trio."
"Karin, we have to get back to our world. Athena and the others are in danger!" Dimitri exclaimed, fearing for his future daughter and other colleagues' lives. He turned to Tai. "Sorry we have to cut this short."
"We understand. We'll hold off evil me," Tai nodded.
"Be careful, Dimitri and Karin," Keke nodded to them.
Wasting no time, the Kuiper leader opened a portal straight into dimension YYGDM-01. Dimitri, Faith, and Sedna immediately hopped through the portal taking them to the other two Black Ascendants.
Whismon and Beerusmon meticulously eyed the Omega X-like newcomer. As his eyes narrowed, Whismon intently focused on Black Omega X's ring.
"Take a look closely on the index finger of his right hand."
Beerusmon eyed the ring suspiciously. "Wait, is that…?"
"It is. It appears something mystifying is taking place."
"Yes, I'm most curious about his story."
Black Omega X grunted and shifted his eyes on Tai. "So, you're Taichi Kamiya."
"And you're that evil me," Tai acknowledged his Black counterpart.
"Wow, he looks just like you right down to the hair!" Shu exclaimed in shock.
"He's the one who killed future me and Palmon!" Mimi frowned upon seeing Black Omega X.
"Just seeing him gives me the creeps!" Palmon voiced her discontent.
"Except he doesn't have that gentle and goofy look I like so much about you, Tai," Sora observed Black Omega X's demeanor, which was a stark contrast to her Tai.
"The darkness around him is so intoxicating," Kari shuddered, backing away to recollect herself. Gatomon tended to her.
"Don't let him get to you, Kari!" Gatomon said.
"Don't let his darkness consume you, Kari!" TK encouraged her to rise up and meet Black Omega X with contempt.
Black Omega X continued eyeing each group member. He noted the Chosen present. "So Yamato, Sora, Mimi, and Hikari are among you. Yes, even you're here, Max Kamiya." He caught glimpse of Beerusmon and Whismon. "Hmm, Lords Beerusmon and Whismon, too." He then shifted over to Shu, Gai, Madoka, and Kirito & Asuna (Corner). "Newcomers? Doesn't matter who you are, you'll all be dealt with divine justice."
(End theme)
"I don't know who you are, but don't take us lightly!" Max addressed Black Omega X.
Matt scoffed. "I don't care who you are. You're just a cheap imitation to me!"
Yamato then mentally chimed in. 'Not unlike that slime that made a doppelganger out of us.'
"Right! We can take him together!" Keke added.
BanchoLeomon interjected. "Hold on, we need to assess this carefully. Tai, you need to be cautious. If he has a body like yours, he'll have your fighting abilities."
Nodding, Tai clenched his right hand. He vehemently glared down his Black counterpart, who waited to see who'd confront him.
"C'mon, what are you waiting for? I'm ready to go." Black Omega X invited Tai and Agumon to fight him.
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National Diet Building (国会議事堂)/Chiyoda, Tokyo (千代田区, 東京)/Dimension: YYGDM-01/May 11, 2012/4:30 PM
There was an outside campaign near the Diet Building. A xenophobic businessman named Cain Bearer rallied a group of loyal supporters chanting for his campaign.
Cain announced his campaign to rid the world of Meta beings with the power to possibly defy him and his loyalists. One of his goals is to get close to the prime minister and influence his decisions.
In the distance, a group of heroes witness the rally: Moon, Yusuke, Kensuke & Veemon, Takato & Guilmon, Rika & Renamon, Henry & Terriermon, and Kotori Ayami. Their expressions conveyed disgust, knowing that this could spark an unwanted conflict.
"And starting today, I throw my name in support of your prime minister!" Cain made his declaration as his blind supporters cheered and rallied in front of him. "I vow to see to it that Metas pay for their irresponsibility and disregard for normal hard-working citizens! Under me, Meta activity shall decrease. I vow to make Tokyo a safer place. And I hope the registered heroes from Legend HQs will be so kind to help me bring down the Meta pestilence. I'm sure wherever you are, you are considering my offer."
Kensuke yelled out. "You suck! Kiss my ass!" However, his insult was drowned out by Cain's loyal supporters' undying loud cheers.
"Does this asshole really believe everything he says?" Kotori scoffed, rolling her eyes.
"Yes, and that's what makes him dangerous sadly," Henry pointed out.
"So, he's like old Yamaki but to the tenth power. Yep, he's gonna be such a swell guy to deal with," Terriermon sardonically remarked.
"Can't believe he's even being given a mouthpiece to speak on," Rika said disgusted.
"Can we go? I've just about heard enough," Takato said, covering his ears.
"Not until he turns and I shoot him in the back of his stupid head," Yusuke threatened to use a weak Spirit Gun to hassle Cain.
"I don't like Cain either, but let's not resort to violence, guys. We're better than that," Sailor Moon said, painstakingly eyeing Cain and his supporters. "The best we can do is watch him in the shadows. All right, let's go."
Kotori sighed with relief. "About damn time."
Just then, an explosion erupted that startled Cain and his supporters. They turned to the sky and noticed two dark figures. It was Black Angemon X and Black Dramon X.
(Cue Two Steps From Hell - Perfect Assassination)
The crowd of Cain's fanatics fled in terror upon seeing the Black Ascendant duo. Cain gazed in aghast and eyes widening in apprehension.
"Who-Who are you intruders?!" Cain shouted at the two dark angels.
"Heh, we are your executioners." Black Dramon X answered insidiously.
Black Angemon X nodded in disappointment. "To think there are humans that are so overly bigoted. You are a sole example of leading the growing filth of the populace to eradicate meta-powered beings and preventing co-existence. You are a terrible example of a cult of personality."
"On top of spreading hate like those shitty hate journals in the internet realm. Now, time for you to die. Die for your sins, mortal filth!" Black Dramon X declared, as he lobbed a black Ki blast at Cain.
Suddenly, Kensuke jumped in to deflect the Ki blast to the sky as the energy exploded like firecracker. The rest of the heroes interjected as well.
Taken aback, Black Dramon X grumbled. "Well, look who decided to show?"
"Am I really seeing this?!" Takato exclaimed. "Another Kensuke and Dimitri?!"
Just then, Suzaku telepathically conversed with Takato. 'I'm afraid not. These two exude a sinister aura unlike anything I've felt before.'
"Ok, who are you two?" Sailor Moon demanded from the Black Ascendant duo.
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Odaiba Park (お台場公園)/Dimension: DF-616/12:10 PM
After meticulously assessing Black Omega X's strength, Tai and Agumon both floated over toward Black Omega X. The Black Ascendant turned his sights toward them. Tai looked like he's staring into a mirror. It's especially true when seeing a darker variation of Omega X.
"Man, you really got my look down to a fault," Tai scanned Black Omega X.
"Yeah, it's scary similar," Agumon noted.
"Taichi Kamiya, the Bearer of Courage, it'll be a pleasure to eliminate you," Black Omega X acknowledged him.
"I don't care who you are, you've crossed the line destroying Dimitri's world and killing people close to him!" Tai said as his Crest of Courage symbol flared up, enveloping him and Agumon in a golden light that merged them into Omega X. "I'll take you on in Dimitri's place!"
"It'd be an honor," Black Omega X replied. "I also want to fight you using this body."
"In this body?" Omega X blinked in curiosity.
"There's no need for me to give you an overly convoluted explanation. I don't think your feeble brain can handle it."
"Now let's not get persona-!" Before Omega X can finish, Black Omega X quickly formed a dark Ki ball and tossed it to Omega X.
Omega X quickly braced himself and took the ball head-on. However, the ball expanded and overpowered Omega X, pushing him far back and away out of the city.
"Tai!" Kari cried out as she and Gatomon combined to become Celesta X.
"Let's go after them!" TK declared as he and Patamon merged to become WarAngemon.
Matt and Gabumon used their Crest of Friendship energy to become Metalla X.
As Max powered up, he, Gojiramon, Celesta X, WarAngemon, Metalla X, Keke & Mosuramon, BanchoLeomon, and Sheila took off following Omega X and Black Omega X.
"Hey, wait up!" Shu called out to them.
Just then, Madoka produced wings on her back to grant her flight. She then cast wings on Shu, Gai, Kirito (Corner) and Asuna (Corner), giving them flight mobility.
"Since none of you can fly, why don't I give you all a chance to?" Madoka offered them with a genuine smile.
"Thanks a lot, Madoka," Gai said. "Now onward!"
Sora and Mimi used their Digivices to evolve their partners to Mega. Sora flew onto Phoenixmon's feet and they both headed off. Mimi grabbed Rosemon's hands as the Digimon carried her forward.
"Hey, aren't you two coming?!" Mimi called out as Rosemon carried her off.
"Nope, this is Taichi and company's battle to fight! Not ours!" Beerusmon immediately responded. "But, that doesn't mean we still don't have an investment in this conflict. I'm intrigued to learn of this newcomer."
Whismon nodded. "As you say, my lord."
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By the time the group arrived, they watched Omega X being slammed into a cargo ship. Omega X's impact caused a dent on the side of the ship.
(End theme)
"TAI!" Sora, Mimi, Celesta X, and Max called out to him.
Omega X rocketed off the ship and floated over to Black Omega X.
"That couldn't have been your full strength," Omega X remarked. "If you're using my body, you'd know there's a wealth of strength you haven't tapped into. Well, am I right?"
Black Omega X smirked. "But of course. How interesting you're evaluating me against you."
"Well, you are using a body that's supposed to be like mine. Well, why don't you make good use of it?!" Omega X powered up.
"Yes, that famous Ascendant power. Or, rather infamous." Black Omega X chuckled. The Black Ascendant's eyes seemed to gleam with malevolent jubilation sensing Omega X's incredible aura.
"Here I come!" Declared the Bearer of Courage. He launched himself at Black Omega X and engaged him with fisticuffs.
(Cue Dragon Ball Super OST - Fistfight Battle)
As Omega X missed a punch, Black Omega X went for a right cross, but Omega X folded both legs over his opponent's arm and flipped him over. Black Omega X fell and barely floated over the water's surface. Omega X unleashed a Ki barrage. The volley of Ki blasts exploded around Black Omega X, who stayed stationary in his current position.
"Yeah, take that!" Gojiramon cheered.
"He's not done yet," Max noted as a dark aura swept away the smoke covering the area.
Black Omega X emerged through the smoke unscathed. A new thick black aura enveloped and radiated over him.
The Black Ascendant chortled calmly. "Incredible. So this is the power of Omega X the Ascendant!"
"I wish I could get in there and help," Sora said, her hands glowing with flames.
"I hate to say it, but we'll only get in the way between these two," Phoenixmon dismissed Sora's decision to intervene.
"C'mon, Tai," Max muttered.
Just then, Black Omega X powered up and flew up to meet Omega X.
"So Taichi, mightest among the Ascendants, show me more of your intoxicating power!" Black Omega X demanded. "Because if you won't show me, I'll attack you!" He didn't waste time and shot up to attack Omega X with fisticuffs.
As Omega X dodged and parried, Black Omega X kept up with quick and deadly ferocity. Black Omega X went on the offense smiling evilly and seemingly enjoying himself. He quickly broke through Omega X's defenses and gut punched the Ascendant. As Omega X doubled over, Black Omega X kicked him far back. Black Omega X unleashed a Ki barrage on Omega X, who flew off luring the beams away from the cargo ships. The blasts exploded upon crashing into the water.
Omega X swerved to the opposite side and shot up in front of Black Omega X. The two Ascendants once again exchanged a flurry of intense fisticuffs. Both matched rapidfire punches and kicks. Eventually, both had the same idea and simultaneously punched each other.
Bam!
Their fists buried into each other's faces.
(End theme)
Madoka, Shu, Gai, Kirito (Corner), and Asuna (Corner) landed on a building rooftop, which was a greater distance from the current fight taking place.
"Let him have it!" Kirito (Corner) cheered him on.
"They're so fast!" Asuna (Corner) exclaimed.
"No way I can tell what's happening!" Shu remarked.
Gai sighed. "Well, duh. Even our human eyes can't follow those high speeds."
Metalla X snorted. "That other Tai hasn't even transformed yet. Why?"
Max speculated. "He has to be hiding reserves. I doubt this is all he has."
Omega X and Black Omega X cautiously pulled away from each other.
"What are you waiting for?" Omega X asked his dark doppelganger.
"Oh, I'm enjoying this a little too much to rush. Our death battle will come with time. Let's just enjoy our exhibition!"
(Cue Persona 4 OST - I'll Face Myself -Battle-)
"Screw that!" Omega X flew at Black Omega X and unleashed a flurry of punches and kicks. After a succession of blows countered, Omega X landed a right jab to his Black doppelganger's face. He then followed up with a series of punches into his face and one jab in the gut.
When Omega X went for a left jab, Black Omega X ducked his head and snatched his opponent's left arm. He then spun Omega X around and tossed him into a rock face.
Before preparing for another attack, the dark rift started pulling him in. As he felt the force from the rift paralyze him, Omega X flew up and kicked him hard in the chest. After kicking him far back, Omega X hastily flew right after him. Black Omega X grunted hard and grasped his left side. Omega X stopped halfway and charged up for an attack.
However, Omega X heard a low chortle coming straight from Black Omega X. The Black Ascendant chuckled and raised his head. A sadistic smile adorned his face as if he was relishing the pain from Omega X's punishing blows.
(End theme)
"Hehehe, well done, Taichi! The more pain you give me, the stronger I become!" Black Omega X snickered.
"Great, a masochist…" Omega X sardonically muttered.
Just then, Black Omega X powered up again. A black veil of energy enveloped his whole body. Omega X felt an immense power erupt from the aura and nearly got brushed back.
"Oh crap…!" Omega X gaped.
"Oh joy, he's getting stronger," Sheila sighed.
"Tai! Be on guard!" Max called out to the Bearer of Courage.
(Cue Dragon Ball Super OST - Zamasu's Overwhelming Power)
Black Omega X fired off a quick energy blast that Omega X caught in time. However, the beam grew big enough to cover Omega X whole. Omega X shoved the beam straight into the air. Then, Black Omega X quickly slipped above Omega X and kicked his face, sending him crashing into the ground and right near the time machine.
"No, the time machine!" Max exclaimed.
Catching sight of Dimitri's time machine, a devious idea came to Black Omega X's mind. However, before he could take swift action, Omega X quickly shot up and punched his chest. Black Omega X was knocked away, but he rebounded and clashed fists with Omega X. With opposing energy auras flying off their bodies, their bare knuckles pressed hard against the other.
Then, Black Omega X's time ring started to go off. This triggered the rift to open up and pull Black Omega X in.
"Hey, where are you going?!" Omega X demanded.
"I don't know how it happened, but that rift's opening up now," Max pointed to the portal.
"And taking him with it," BanchoLeomon said.
"Hopefully he never comes back," Celesta X muttered.
"Oh no! Look!" WarAngemon quickly pointed to Black Omega X charging an energy beam and blasting Dimitri's time machine away.
"NO!" Keke cried out as she flew over and tried to put out the fires.
With a conniving grin, Black Omega X passed through the time rift.
"We will meet again, Taichi and company! And next time, it'll be to the death!" The Black Ascendant laughed as the rift closed in front of him.
(End theme)
"No, Dimitri's time machine!" Keke cried out.
Shu, Gai, Kirito (Corner), and Asuna (Corner) tried to help put the flames out. With a shot from her arrow, Madoka put out the raging fire. All that remained was time machine debris. Any chances of Dimitri returning on his own were shot.
"This is bad. Dimitri can't ever go back to his time," Mimi sighed sadly.
"That's not true. Remember Karin can still dimension travel him there if need be," Metalla X reminded her.
"Yeah, thankfully he has Karin and her dimension hopping ability," Keke said.
"This is too bad. I need to tell Homura about this when she comes back with Sailor Pluto and John," Madoka stated.
"One of us is gonna have to tell Dimitri about this," Omega X added as he watched Max collect some of the time machine debris.
"I'll do it," Max nodded. "Besides, I forgot to tell him to put it away before he left to clear his head."
"It'll be ok. We won't need a time machine to look for this guy. Still, I'm worried about Dimitri and Karin now," Omega X said, staring over the time machine remains. "They're about to face two Black Ascendants. I hope they can stop them!"
(Cue Hunter x Hunter OST - Unsettled Conditions)
Meanwhile, Beerusmon and Whismon remained neutral on the matter. However, they were also growing suspicious about Black Omega X's possession of the mysterious ring. Moreover, Omega X sensed a familiar essence of power when clashing against Black Omega X's sinister aura. The Ascendant couldn't put his finger quite like it, but he felt a similar energy wavelength recently. Omega X wondered if the two deities noticed this, too.
Unbeknownst to the group, Soma Saitou watched the group from a rooftop. He set his sights firmly on one individual: Max. Having suppressed his presence, Soma walked away undetected and saw a portal open for him.
Soma muttered before hopping into the portal. "Max Kamiya, we'll be meeting soon."
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National Diet Building (国会議事堂)/Chiyoda, Tokyo (千代田区, 東京)/Dimension: YYGDM-01/4:50 PM
Black Angemon X nodded in disappointment. "To think there are humans this overly bigoted. You are a sole example of leading the growing filth of the populace to eradicate meta-powered beings preventing co-existence."
"On top of spreading the flames of petty hatred over the populous. Repent and die for your sins, mortal filth." Black Dramon X declared, as he lobbed a black Ki blast at Cain.
Suddenly, Kensuke jumped in to deflect the Ki blast to the sky as the energy exploded like firecracker. The rest of the heroes interjected as well.
"Stop right there!" Sailor Moon demanded, pointing to the Black Ascendant duo.
"Hey, it's Dimitri and Kensuke!" Guilmon exclaimed.
"No, I'm right here, Guilmon," Kensuke corrected Takato's Digimon.
"They look just like Dimitri and Kensuke's Ascendant forms, but who are they?" Takato wondered.
Renamon replied vaguely. "Whoever they are, they're not Dimitri and Kensuke. There's malevolence forces behind their exteriors."
"Very astute of you," Black Angemon X responded to Renamon's keen senses.
"But I doubt you have a grasp of who we really are," Black Dramon X remarked.
"If you ask me, all I see are two assholes acting high and mighty," Kotori retorted. "Not like we care for Cain, but when you put people's lives in danger, we're here to respond. Simple as that."
Yusuke looked over and saw Cain crawl away. "Hey, you. If you don't wanna get smeared on a wall, you'd get your hostile ass out of here."
"Telling me to leave my campaign post? You imbecile, don't you know who you're…!"
Yusuke seized Cain by the collar and growled in his face. He tossed Cain aside.
"Are you deaf, old man?! Get your ass moving or I'll light your sorry ass!" Yusuke threatened, almost readying a Spirit Gun to blast his rear with.
(End theme)
Nodding, Cain took heed of Yusuke's threat and bolted off in a hurry. He spotted his lady chauffeur and bodyguard, Grace Groves, waiting for him near their limo.
"Get us out of here, Grace! On the double!" Cain yelled out, jumping into his limo.
Grace wasted no time and drove them away from the scene. Cain looked over through his rear view window, observing the heroes confront the Black Ascendant duo.
Black Dramon X scoffed. "That xenophobic mortal got away. No matter, the rest of you will do."
Black Angemon X smirked evilly. "Seeing you're affiliated with that time traveler, we'll deal you before he returns."
Just then, a dimensional portal opened up in between the heroes and the Black Ascendant duo.
"Dimitri!" Takato yelled out, elated to see him.
"Sedna, great timing!" Moon shouted to her.
"No kidding. You're not gonna believe this…!" Kotori said as Dimitri and Sedna faced the Black Ascendant duo.
"So good to have you join us, Dimitri," Black Angemon X acknowledged his presence.
"Actually, now we have our counterparts together. That completes the circle," Black Dramon X said, eyeing Kensuke.
"I don't know who the hell you are, but you've just earned yourself an ass kicking for using my likeness," Kensuke frowned toward Black Dramon X. "Ready to fight, Veemon?!"
"Let's kick some butt, Ken!" Veemon chimed.
"Do your worst," Black Angemon X descended with Black Dramon X.
Dimitri & Faith merged to become Angemon X. Ken & Veemon merged to become Dramon X. Takato & Guilmon merged into BlazeGallantmon. Rika & Renamon merged into StormSakuyamon. Henry & Terriermon merged into QuakeGargomon. Kotori transformed into Brunhilde.
"Hehehe. Let the battles begin." Black Dramon X sinisterly cackled.
(Cue Koutetsujou no Kabaneri OST – JAnoPAN)
The fight against the two dark angels swept across Tokyo.
Angemon X, Sedna, Moon, BlazeGallantmon engaged Black Angemon X. Soaring above the city and into the sky, Angemon X and Black Angemon X clashed with their swords. Angemon X executed a strong slash, but Black Angemon X evaded. Sedna fired icicle shards to hit the Black Ascendant. BlazeGallantmon charged with his shield and smashed into Black Angemon X. Black Angemon X threw the Beast Biomerger off, but BlazeGallantmon recovered and fired blazing beams at Black Angemon X. Black Angemon X used his wings to dispel the beams.
Then, Black Angemon X sighted an area in the distance from the fight. Surprisingly, it's Tokyo Disneyland with a lot of happy people and tourists. With an evil thought, Black Angemon X responded a twisted expression.
"That looks like a pleasant place to wipe out!" Black Angemon X unleashed a huge Black Big Bang Attack out of sheer spite, to which the large blast descended on Disneyland.
However, Sailor Moon quickly formed a huge dome-like barrier made out of moon energy to protect Tokyo Disneyland and dissolved the Black Big Bang Attack. The people seeing this cheered for Sailor Moon and the other heroes' presence.
"Don't you even dare destroy this theme park inspired by children's dreams and hopes!" Moon angrily chastised the hope destroyer.
"That is so low of you!" BlazeGallantmon shouted in Takato's voice.
Meanwhile, Dramon X, Yusuke, Brunhilde, StormSakuyamon, and QuakeGargomon all ganged on Black Dramon X. They went into a mid-air flight battle close to the Tokyo Imperial Palace. Civilians on the ground quickly stormed away from the battle site.
Yusuke fired his Spirit Gun. StormSakuyamon and QuakeGargomon threw their storm and large boulders respectively. The three attacks converged to hit Black Dramon X, but the Black Ascendant unleashed a flurry of energy blades that destroyed them all. Black Dramon X is then hit from behind by Brunhilde. In return, the Valkyrie then unleashed Valhalla Frozen Inferno. Black Dramon X used a barrier to dispel Brunhilde's blue flames.
Then, Black Dramon X gets assaulted by Dramon X. With both recovering from each other's strikes, Dramon X and Black Dramon X glided around the Imperial Palace. They attacked the other with fast fistcuffs and Ki blasts. Dramon X threw a Ryuken Star at his evil counterpart, only for Black Dramon X to crush it with one hand.
"Nice try, but how about mine?" Black Dramon X taunted as he threw his Black Ryuken Star at Dramon X.
Growing agitated, Dramon X slashed at the opposing attack.
"You know, all you're doing is just copying my attacks and corrupting them. You're such a boring piece of crap!" Dramon X scoffed as he powered up to his Ascendant God form and wielded his Star Breaker blade.
"Hmm?" Black Dramon X blinked. Something in his mind and body seemed to click upon seeing Dramon X transform into Ascendant God form.
Black Angemon X briefly paused and noticed the divine aura permeating off Dramon X. Before he had a chance to further assess, Angemon X jabbed him in the face and sent him flying toward Black Dramon X. The Black Ascendants braced themselves as the heroes closed in on them.
"Ready?!" Dramon X yelled out as he and Angemon X prepared to fight them off.
Just then, the same dark rift that pulled Black Omega X in did the same with these two. Both became annoyed with the notion they were being pulled from the fight before things just got heated up.
"Hey, they're leaving!" BlazeGallantmon exclaimed.
"Running away from us?!" Sailor Moon chastised the Black Ascendant duo.
"This is unexpected, but don't celebrate too long. We will be back," Black Angemon X smirked evilly as he and Black Dramon X were being pulled through the rift.
"Oh no you don't!" Angemon X shouted as he flew ahead to stop them.
"You're not getting away!" Dramon X called out as he and Angemon X flew in to seize their Black doppelganger.
Before they can reach them, the Black Ascendant duo were pulled through the rift and vanished seemingly without a trace. Dramon X attempted Instant Movement to follow them, but he could no longer sense their presences.
(End theme)
"Not good. They're gone!" Dramon X snarled, lowering his fingers from his forehead.
"And who knows what dimension they're heading for now. There's far too many to guess…" Sedna gasped. "Oh no, Athena!"
"She's ok," Brunhilde reassured Sedna. "She's at your place right now."
"Regardless, we should go and check up on her," Angemon X suggested to Sailor Sedna.
"Yeah, you're right," Sedna said as she glanced over to Dramon X. "Brother, are you coming?"
Staring off into space, Dramon X didn't answer.
"Brother?"
"Yeah, I'm coming," Dramon X said as he kept his gaze on the spot where the rift opened up and grabbed the two Black Ascendants.
BlazeGallantmon approached Sailor Moon. "What do you think? Looks like we have some evil Ascendants to deal with."
Sailor Moon simply nodded, unsure what to make of this scenario. "I don't even know where to begin. Who or what are they?"
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?-?
(Cue Madoka Magica: Rebellion OST - I cursed myself)
At the dark area within the anomalous being's realm, a round table appeared. On one side, R. Homura, the Rebellious Witch, sat. On the other side, Zamasmon sat. Both of them are drinking tea. Standing behind the renegade Supreme Guardian are Black Omega X in the middle, Black Angemon X on the right, and Black Dramon X on the left. The Black Ascendant Triad have already completed their intel collecting in the dimensions.
R. Homura stirred her tea with her teaspoon and sipped before speaking, "I take it that getting the Triad's attention was a success?"
Zamasmon calmly answered, "Yes. My master, Gowasmon, did not suspect a thing while the Black Angels wrecked havoc amongst the mortals."
"These Ascendants didn't stand a chance." Black Omega X arrogantly smirked.
"This is just the beginning of bringing despair to drown out their hopes." Black Angemon X stated.
"Can't wait to once again confront Kensuke." Black Dramon X chortled.
"By the way, that time ring you have won't be necessary," R. Homura said as she requested Black Omega X to give it to her.
Complying with her command, the Black Ascendant placed the ring in R. Homura's hand.
"We don't want to create anymore temporal irregularities with this thing. Besides, dimension travel is a much more practical method of traversing other worlds and doesn't unnecessary paradoxes." Rebellious Homura said, not forgetting that she knowingly created an alternate timeline from the universe she came from.
After sipping his tea, Zamasmon gave a dignified response. "Yes, very well spoken. We deities shouldn't tamper with timelines. Mortals have done enough damage in their attempts to redeem their past transgressions or try to correct the wrongs that shaped their realities." He set his tea cup on the table and folded his fingers together. "And thank you for reminding me about the time ring. I'd be a hypocrite if I were to utilize it anymore than I have."
R. Homura shut her eyes and nodded. "Indeed, you made the right call." She put the time ring away. "Speaking of interdimensional travel, it seems nearly all of our agents have been eliminated by these heroes. We've been reduced to us very few left. Namely you, me, the Black Ascendants, and the Imaginalists."
"Have we determined where to factor the Imaginalists?"
"I've already predetermined their roles. They know what they must accomplish, but I shall call them for another meeting soon to clarify our objectives."
Zamasmon nodded. "That's very good."
"But, I will tell you right now what those objectives are."
"Do tell." The renegade Supreme Guardian became intrigued.
R. Homura addressed the Black Ascendants. "By tomorrow, you three will need to steal certain items from the Triad dimensions you'll visit again: SliferGigaSeadramon's Digicores, RaPhoenixmon's Dragon Gazer Mirror, and ObeliskMegaGargomon's gem. We must harvest their powers to defeat our enemies. As this goes on, me and the Imaginalists look to implement a divide and conquer strategy."
"Divide and conquer, you say?"
The Rebellious witch leaned back, folding a leg over the other. "Yes, we're going to remove a few members in their teams once we've divided them. The heroes are so used to fighting linearly, they won't see this coming."
Zamasmon replied with a conniving smirk. "That's a well strategized ploy, demon goddess." He pivoted over to the Black Ascendant Triad. "So, are you three up to this?"
"Leave it to us. Having already fought Taichi and assessed his powers, my own strength has increased as a result of our brief clash. The divine energies that course through his Ascendant form have resonated with me." Black Omega X grinned, patting his chest center.
"My body was especially reacting in a way I haven't felt before when I watched Kensuke transform. It's possible our bodies are adapting." Black Dramon X added.
"I think all three of us are feeling a surge of new raw energies coursing through us. It'll finally be good to let it all out once we face our foes again," Black Angemon X stated.
"The more divided the more dissension we create for those mortal fools." Zamasmon plainly said, sipping his tea. "And very soon, Gowasmon will meet his end."
"So be it, this meeting is adjourned until the Imaginalists arrive." R. Homura concluded, getting up from her seat. She proceeded out leaving Zamasmon and the Black Ascendant Triad. On her way out, she bit her bottom lip and muttered. "And very soon, I'll draw you both to me, Madoka Kaname and Homura Akemi."
(End theme)
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Next chapter: Divide and Conquer
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A/N: I've made notable changes to the Cross Generation chapter that covered this. Originally, I had the Black Ascendants break out their Super Ascendant Rose forms. That moment is getting moved to the chapter after this next one. While Cross Generations was going for a breakneck pace, this extended edition will be taking its time to resonate.
The new scenes implemented are Dimitri & Faith's run-in with that girl and extended parts of Omega X vs. Black Omega X. TK & Patamon, BanchoLeomon, Sheila, Beerusmon, and Whismon have been added to the DF-616 scenes where they weren't before. More dialogue have been added into interactions, notably R. Homura and Zamasmon. Some new music cues have been added and/or replaced old ones from the CG version.
Anyway, next time, the Imagnalists will appear and our arc villains make their next move to divide our heroes and retrieve the three artifacts. Until the next chapter, send a review and see you soon!