A/N: The Black Ascendants and Imaginalists hatch their latest scheme to divide and conquer. Their mission: capture three sacred items and a few individuals.
How will our heroes fare in a second round against the Black Ascendants? Yes, a second time because I'm expanding on the Cross Generations chapters.
Anyway, enjoy the chapter.
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(Cue Madoka Magica OST - Anima mala)
A spotlight beamed over a dark and empty space revealing R. Homura and Zamasmon. Opposite from them are the Black Ascendant Triad, Soma Saitou and his Digimon partner duo (Arkadimon & Deathmon). There was a newcomer joining them: an Egyptian garbed ghoul-like humanoid creature.
"Good, we're all present and accounted for," R. Homura counted the members.
"Indeed, welcome Soma Saitou, Arkadimon, and Deathmon. So good to have you with us, Imaginalists. And of course, how can I forget you, Nyarlathotep?" Zamasmon eloquently addressed them.
Saitou chortled. "Or, should we call you 'Nyarla?'"
Nyarla responded harshly. "I won't have you disparage me with such a childish name, you arroga-!"
R. Homura quickly cut Nyarla off. "That's far enough. I will not permit any infighting amongst ourselves. Leave such petty action to the mortals."
Nyarla complied. "As you wish."
"So far one of our allies fell in battle in another universe. His contributions will be greatly missed, but we have four other assailants doing work for us elsewhere. Let's hope they succeed and bear us fruit," R. Homura referred to other members of their collective unit. "No matter, the show must go on."
Zamasmon turned to the Black Ascendant Triad. "Don't forget you three have a mission to bring us the three artifacts. SliferGigaSeadramon's Digicores, RaPhoenixmon's Dragon Gazer Mirror, and ObeliskMegaGargomon's Gem."
Black Omega X calmly replied. "Of course, and we shall harvest the powers of these three items. We'll utilize their powers to their fullest and use them to defeat Taichi and his colleagues."
"Not to mention mess with Kenny boy. Boy, do I have plans for him," Black Dramon X made his intentions known.
"They won't know what to expect once we use these three artifacts," Black Angemon X said.
Saitou spoke up. "Permit me to capture Max Kamiya. I won't fail you."
"Very well, Saitou. I leave that responsibility capturing Max to you," R. Homura said. "And of course, I won't just be lounging around. I'll leave with you three into dimension DF-616. There's a certain pink-haired woman we must capture, whose name is pretty infamous."
Saitou surmised. "Mana Ouma."
"Yes. Did anyone honestly think I'd say Madoka Kaname? Oh don't worry, if she and Homura ever cross my way, I'll personally deal with them," the Rebellious one vowed to handle the two Puellas. "So, Zamasmon, will you be returning to your post?"
"Yes, and continue posing as the 'good student' for that deluded old fool. And today will be the day I finally sever my ties with him."
"Excellent, then this is where we depart," R. Homura said as Zamasmon vanished from the sanctuary.
R. Homura shifted over to the Imaginalists and Nyarla. "And as for the rest of you, good hunting."
With that, multiple portals opened and they each took one to go to their desired destinations.
(End theme)
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Digimon Fusion Ascendancy
Arc VI: Black Rebellion
Chapter XLIX: Divide and Conquer
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Odaiba District (お台場地区)/Odaiba Notama Apartments/Tai's Residence/Room#122/Dimension: DF-616/May 5, 2012/10:00 AM
"Black Ascendants? And one of them actually looks like you?" Dorothy asked Tai, who was sitting down with Sora rubbing his back. "This dark you sounds like he's lot of trouble."
"Yeah, Dorothy. He even blew up Dimitri's time machine and escaped into a portal. Dimitri was pretty hard on himself when he saw his time machine was destroyed. We need to be careful how we approach this guy and those other two Black Ascendants when they ever show."
Dorothy queried to her foster father. "Think they'll turn up here again?"
"Absolutely. We can't take any chances."
"Then, we must be prepared, Dorothy!" Avengemon declared, which got a nod from his partner.
"So, where's Matt now?" Kari asked her brother.
"Soon after he saw my fight with my Black self, Yamakins took over his body and took them to some isolated spot to clear their head. Looks like he's determined to face and beat my Black counterpart. I shouldn't even be surprised."
TK sighed. "Typical, but I hope he can get back soon if those Black Ascendants show up again."
"Heh, knowing Yamakins he'll be here as soon as the danger presents itself again," the Bearer of Courage smirked as he sighed when Sora finished massassing his shoulders.
"There, I think that should do," Sora said. "My Ki was enough to relax those muscles of yours."
"Thanks, Sora."
"I still can't believe those monsters destroyed Dimitri's time and attacked his other friends' dimension. I'm glad he, Karin, and Athena are ok," Mimi said, relieved over their safety.
"You and me both, Mimi!" Palmon concurred.
"Hey, Tai, you heard Lords Beerusmon and Whismon are gonna show up to talk to us?" Agumon reminded him of their meeting with the deities.
"Yeah, but why do I get the feeling they're just showing up 'cause Mimi bribed them with food?"
"Well, I had to give them a reason to show up and the Pizza Palace is putting out a brand new pizza dish. So, why not take advantage?" The Bearer of Sincerity said.
"Nah, sounds like a plan," Tai approved.
"So, what have they discovered about these Black Ascendants?" Sora wondered.
"Who knows? Give them a little more time to investigate," the Bearer of Courage stated. "But, I hope we got some leads about those Black Ascendants, but I will say during my fight with Black Omega X…" He looked at his hand and recalled him clashing with the Black Ascendant.
"What is it, Tai?" Dorothy asked him.
"Fighting him felt so familiar and the aura he gave off felt very similar to someone else's energy," Tai assessed the familiarity of the being's distinct aura. "It felt very divine."
"He had some kind of god energy?" Sora asked him.
"Are you sure you're second guessing?" Biyomon said.
"No way, I know god power when I feel it. I don't think Black Omega X is as he what claims to be," Tai frowned and clenched his same fist.
"That's strange," Sora nodded. "By the way, isn't Max supposed to meet us?"
"Yeah, they should be here. I think they went to see Simms about something," Tai replied. "Hopefully he doesn't take long."
Just then, Max & Gojiramon and Keke & Mosuramon appeared with Tike dropping them off using Instant Movement.
"Hey, we were just talking about you!" Agumon welcomed him and Gojiramon.
"Thanks, Tike, we'll contact you later," Max said as Tike teleported out. "I see Lords Beerusmon and Whismon aren't back yet. So, do we have any idea who or what Black Omega X is?"
"Well, we thought you'd know," Mimi said.
"Sorry, can't say I do. Not yet anyway," Max replied.
"That's a bummer, but it's like I already told everyone here that Black Ascendant clone of mine gave off a divine aura."
"He had a divine aura?" Kari asked him. "Something like god Ki? Or, like my Homeostasis light?"
"More like the former, Kari."
Upon hearing this, Max furrowed both brows. "Hmm, so you aren't the only one to think that?"
"Yeah, so you know what I'm talking about. And get this. His aura felt very familiar."
Keke blinked. "Familiar? You mean to say it belongs to someone you've fought before?"
"Exactly, but I can't seem to figure out who because this god energy is pretty distinct. It was a mix of divine power with Ascendant energy."
"Could be you from another timeline?" Gojiramon wondered.
"No, because Tai should be dead in most of the other alternate timelines due to the heart virus. All I can think are the offshoot dimensions where the Tai we know is still alive. Something might've happened to him to those dimensions that turned him like this."
"But, how do we explain the supposed Black Angemon X and Black Dramon X?" Tai asked the former Watcher.
"That's just it. I don't know about the other two. Maybe they came from alternate timelines?"
Palmon groaned. "Ugh, please let's not get into this timeline stuff."
Mimi concurred. "I get a headache just listening to it."
Kari and Gatomon both chimed in. "Tell me about it!"
TK chuckled. "No need to overthink it, guys. Patamon's already tried doing it."
Patamon groaned. "Yep, and I got a headache from doing it."
"At this point, it doesn't matter where they came from. They have to be stopped no matter what," Tai said, getting up from his chair.
"Yeah! Fight first, questions later!" Agumon chimed in.
"So, what brings you two here?" Sora asked the two D3s.
"Well, just in case Black Omega X showed up again, we thought we could give a helping hand," Keke offered. "Oh, and dad is obviously not here."
"He's off in seclusion somewhere mentally training," Tai replied.
"Thanks for giving us a hand, Max," Agumon said.
"No problem. We just gotta wait and see if he shows up. When he does, we'll be ready." Max added.
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Shinjuku, Tokyo (新宿区, 東京)/Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building (東京都庁舎)/10:45 AM
(Cue Madoka Magica OST - Umbra nigra)
A dark portal opened over the government building. From it came Black Omega X. The Black Ascendant set a maniacal glare over the illustrious landmark and around the city perimeters.
A conniving grin adorned the Black Ascendant's face. "Showtime." With that, he forged a black Ki ball in the cusp of his right hand and fired.
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Odaiba District (お台場地区)/Odaiba Notama Apartments/Tai's Residence/Room#122/10:50 AM
Just as Black Omega X's initial attacks went off, most of the members in the apartment felt the immense Ki spike up. Tai, Max, Keke, Dorothy, Sora, and the Digimon all sensed Black Omega X's presence materialize.
"Shit, he's here!" Max cursed loudly.
"This soon?!" Kari cried out.
"He's not far from where we are," Tai felt Black Omega X's Ki power. "Everyone, grab a hold of me!"
"Yes, let's hurry!" Keke declared as she and the others put their hands on Tai's back.
Before putting his fingers to his forehead, Tai also sensed others heading toward Black Omega X's location.
"Looks like Yamato is on the move along with a few others."
"More reason for us to go," Max nodded.
"Right, here we go!" Tai called out and used Instant Movement to relocate them to the Black Ascendant's location.
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Shinjuku, Tokyo (新宿区, 東京)/10:53 AM
After firing blasts over sections of Shinjuku's vicinity, Black Omega X turned his attention toward the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building. He raised a hand and forged a black Ki ball, which he then prepared to fire and obliterate the building with.
(End theme)
Just then, a Ki beam collided with Black Omega X, cutting him off from completing his attack. The Black Ascendant turned around and saw Metalla X with an outstretched hand that he used to fire his beam.
A conniving grin adorned the Black Ascendant's face. "So glad you could be here early, Yamato. Care to see how I'll purge the mortals of this city?"
(Cue Dragon Ball Super OST - Instant-Kill Battle)
"Your fight is with me now," Metalla X frowned as he and Black Omega X descended toward the ground. The Bearer of Friendship hastily flew head on with Black Omega X and unleashed a series of fisticuffs.
While Black Omega X and Metalla X clashed, Shu, Gai, Kirito (Corner), and Asuna (Corner) arrived on the scene.
"Man, Yamato's already taking it to him!" Shu exclaimed.
"It's best we stay out of the way for now," Gai suggested.
"Good idea," Kirito (Corner) muttered as he and Asuna (Corner) kept their distance with Shu and Gai.
Metalla X and Black Omega X landed quick blows to their abdomens. Metalla X quickly recovered and went for a straight jab. Black Omega X swerved to the side and kicked Metalla X from behind. Metalla X fell toward the ground, but he stopped himself halfway and floated down.
"Is that all you have, Yamato?" Black Omega X chuckled. He descended and faced off with Metalla X.
Before either one moved to attack the other, Tai, Agumon, and the others appeared together. Keke and Mosuramon headed over to Metalla X.
"Matt! Glad we made it in time," Keke checked on him.
"Oh, thank goodness you're ok," Mimi added, checking in with Metalla X.
"Guys, keep your eyes on the prize," Tai said, shooting an intense glare toward Black Omega X.
(End theme)
Dorothy looked over Black Omega X. She gave a disapproving look and turned to Tai. "He looks just like you from the hair to the face."
'Yeah, but his eyes tell a different story," Sora muttered, seeing the malignance on Black Omega X's disposition.
"You came alone again? That'll be a big mistake on your part." Max scoffed.
"Of course, you'd say that, but my strength isn't what it was the last we met," Black Omega X collectively and evilly smirked. He turned the other way as he spotted Shu, Gai, Kirito (Corner), and Asuna (Corner). "There's no use hiding. I know you're all there."
With that, the four came out of hiding. Black Omega X eyed Kirito (Corner) and Asuna (Corner).
"Yes, I recognize you two from that dimension where that Omega X came from."
"Wait, you know about our Omega X?" Kirito (Corner) was taken aback.
"Know him? I am him. Well, technically speaking, I'm a copy of that Omega X, who died in a major battle in your world. This is a copy of his old body before you all wished him back to life."
"You're just a copy of another me? Then, that body is counterfeit!" Tai pointed out.
"More like an artificial shell, but I have acquired all of that Taichi's memories and Ascendant powers. That includes the divine power he achieved. Initially, I had trouble accessing that divine power… until my fight with you, Taichi," Black Omega X addressed Tai. "You brought out the best out of me. Our fight stirred the Ascendant nature I possess and invigorated the divine power coursing through this body."
Divine power?! Max thought.
"Tai, you don't mean…" Sora gasped as Tai and Agumon stepped up to face Black Omega X.
As the symbol of Courage flared on his chest, Tai used his Crest energies to combine him and Agumon into Omega X. Omega X walked up to Black Omega X and sized him up. Both threw punches at the exact same time as their fists collided. With enough sheer force, the Ascendant and Black Ascendant's powers pushed each other back.
"So, you weren't lying. You have gotten stronger since our last fight, but this time I'll make sure you don't leave here alive," Omega X replied with a fierce and determined glare, which didn't faze Black Omega X.
The Black Ascendant chortled. "No, no, please, indulge me, Taichi. You and your friends go ahead and entertain me." Then, with a hand behind his back, he snapped his fingers and made a rose-colored string appear. The time is now. Fetch the Digicores while you're still able!
"Enough babbling! Your fight is still with me!" Metalla X pointed to himself.
"Sure, I don't care. Either way, you'll all fall the same!" Black Omega X rushed headlong against the heroes and attacked.
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Digital World/Azulongmon's Realm/11:00 AM
(Cue Castlevania: Order of Ecclesia - Stones Hold a Grudge)
The atmosphere within Azulongmon's realm was calm and serene. With the rising conflicts going on, Azulongmon decided to take measures and increased security in his dominion.
"Lord Azulongmon, we've been able to completely seal away the Digicores," Falcomon informed the Eastern Realm Sovereign.
"Excellent, Falcomon. Have Minervamon, Dianamon, and Apollomon on guard duty," Azulongmon instructed him.
"Yes, Lord Azulongmon…"
Suddenly, a dark portal opened up and interrupted their conversation. Alarmed by this, Falcomon and Azulongmon attentively turned toward the disruptive source. From the portal came Black Omega X, whose appearance baffled Azulongmon and Falcomon.
"Tai?!" Falcomon cried out.
"No, this is the evil Black clone that ravaged Dimitri's future and attacked Tai's group in this dimension," Azulongmon corrected him. "Imposter, what is your business here?!" He demanded, raising his tone as his body glowed with cerulean light.
Black Omega X chortled, walking and scanning the domain. "Pretty fancy place you got here. Yes, Taichi's memories tell me this is Azulongmon's realm and where I'll find SliferGigaSeadramon's Digicores."
"You have Tai's memories? Then, that body…"
"An artificial body based off Cornerverse Taichi's body. It's an offshoot dimension that's similar but much different from this one." Black Omega X revealed. "And I was instilled with all of Taichi's memories and Ascendant powers. I know all his strengths and weaknesses. And I know where to find the Digicores. Now would you be so kind and fetch me the Digicores?"
Falcomon backed off from Black Omega X. He then dropped into a stance. "Don't come any closer! This place is heavily guarded!" Falcomon warned. "I have friends who'll stop you!"
"Then please bring them out to play."
"Enough!" Azulongmon bellowed as he unleashed a furious array of thunder bolts. His Soukai brought forth a divine fury that blasted away Black Omega X. However, the Sovereign didn't stop there. He swooped down and cast Lightning Whip, sending an immense thunderbolt on the Black Ascendant.
Falcomon quickly took cover and sent a telepathic distress to his Olympus friends. Apollomon, Dianamon, Minervamon, we have an intruder! Get in here now!
Azulongmon fiercely glared down the billowing debris cloud shrouding the spot where he attacked the Black Ascendant. As the smoke cloud thinned, Azulongmon and Falcomon watched in horror as Black Omega X walked out unscathed and enveloped in a black aura.
Black Omega X scoffed in annoyance. "Tch, that was irritating. Surely a Sovereign can do better than this?"
"Lord Azulongmon, we can't let him have the Digicores no matter what!" Falcomon exclaimed, taking a stance against Black Omega X. "By letting someone as evil as him take the Digicores, I'd fail my Spirian brothers and sisters!"
"You needn't worry, because we're here, Falcomon!" A male warrior's voice proclaimed.
Just then, three beams of light struck the space between the Black Ascendant and Falcomon. Apollomon, Dianamon, and Minervamon appeared before Black Omega X ready to take him on.
Wearing a sadist's grin, Black Omega X chuckled. "Some worthy challengers?"
"We are Lord Azulongmon and Falcomon's line of defense!" Apollomon announced. "On behalf of Planet Spira and its people's good names, we shall fight to protect our sacred orbs!"
"We know you're not our Taichi! Imposter, you shall be dealt with!" Dianamon declared.
Clapping mockingly, Black Omega X shot back. "How noble of you to protect the honor of your race and its sacred treasures. If only you weren't tied to serve the need of those selfish mortals called the Chosen, you'd probably be on your own world living your lives out. But…" He formed a faint rose-colored energy blade through his right hand. "...I could care less for your Spirian heritage and history. I've come to take SliferGigaSeadramon's Digicores to fulfill our organization's desires."
"You won't get far…!" Apollomon roared as he rushed Black Omega X. He forged immense flames from his back to make a fiery ball, launching it at the Black Ascendant.
Black Omega X stopped Apollomon's Sun Ball Blast with a yell. The Black Ascendant flew at Apollomon and traded blows with the Olympian Digimon. Apollomon clenched his right hand into a fist, imbuing it with fire. Apollomon attempted a Sunfire Punch, but Black Omega X spun around and kicked Apollomon hard, sending him flying into the air.
As Apollomon was sent sailing, Black Omega X shot up into the air above him. Black Omega X quickly spun into a tornado and pulverized him with Black Giga Break Tornado. He dropped Apollomon like a bad habit and left him lying unconscious.
Dianamon and Minervamon both rushed Black Omega X. Dianamon fired her Arrows of Artemis, a series of ice arrows that flew at Black Omega X. The Black Ascendant rocketed forward as his black aura brushed away the arrows. He landed a straight jab, snapping Dianamon's instrument in two. Dianamon glided up, distancing herself from Black Omega X.
"Now, Minervamon!" Dianamon called out.
Minervamon charged at Black Omega X with her Olympia sword. She went for her Olympia Slash, which Black Omega X stopped with a Ki blast.
"Imposter, prepare to be exorcised!" Dianamon declared, unleashing her Crescent Harken to bewitch the Black Ascendant into an illusion. She seemingly manipulated Black Omega X, making him believe he was his own enemy and hoping to kill him through this method. "It's all over."
Black Omega X's confused look shifted into a devious grin. "Oh, is it?"
"What?! It can't be…!" Before Dianamon can finish, Black Omega X snatched her throat and lifted her overhead.
"Your little illusions won't work on me," Black Omega X grinned fiendishly. He then formed a black Ki ball inside the palm of his right hand. "None of you are even worth my time." He blasted Dianamon away.
"You're not getting away with hurting my friends!" Minervamon jumped Black Omega X from behind. She then quickly evolved into Mervamon and summoned her Medullia snake, using it to bite and inject venom into him.
However, Black Omega X powered up as his black aura produced enough force to blow Mervamon away. Mervamon was knocked back into Minervamon as she fall unconscious.
As Azulongmon tried once more to defend his realm, he curled himself up and unleashed his Aurora Force. Once the attack caught Black Omega X, it pushed him far back and pinned him against the wall interior. Azulongmon focused his intent to kill the Black Ascendant and protect the Digicores.
"IMPOSTER, YOU WILL BE REMOVED!"
Black Omega X angrily gritted. "...don't count on it, Azulongmon." As he said this, wisps of rose light slowly surfaced over his clothing.
(Theme fades)
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Azabu-Juuban District (麻布十番地区)/Hikawa Shrine (氷川神社)/Dimension: YYGDM-01/2:00 PM
Normally, it would be another casual and mundane day at the Hikawa Shrine. However, following the recent Black Ascendant duo attack, dimension YYGDM-01's heroes have been put on high alert in case of repeated Black Ascendant incursion.
Preparing to leave the shrine, Rei Hino, Hiei, and Cammy set off to meet with the Sailor Senshi and Spirit Detectives near Legend HQ.
"Are we all set?" Rei asked.
"Yep, Future Koori and Ryuuhi said they'd stay and take care of their kids selves," Cammy referred to the future Neo Senshi and Detective staying to take care of their present day counterparts. "So, I'm free to come. Hopefully, Yui, Aoshi, and the others will be there."
"Well, we aren't going to know if we're still here chatting," Hiei snorted.
"Right, let's get going," Rei said.
"Oh, hold on! I forgot something!" Cammy cried out, speaking for something in her bag. "My Dragon Gazer's Mirror! I was intending to bring it to show Yui and the others something! You two go on ahead!"
"Oh, ok…" Rei sighed.
"We can't delay this meeting any further," Hiei remarked.
"Relax, she probably just left it in her room."
As Cammy entered her room, she picked up her Dragon's Gazer Mirror and stormed out.
"Aunt Cammy? Is everything ok?" Future Koori asked while reading a children's book to her younger self.
"Yeah, I had just to get something. We'll be back," Cammy waved them off. "Where's Ryuuhi?"
"They're both in the back garden," Future Koori replied.
"Oh ok."
"Tell Yui and Aoshi we said hi."
"Will do," Cammy walked out the door.
Just as she opened the door, Black Angemon X appeared in front of her.
(Stones Hold a Grudge resumes)
"Ah, Dimitri?!" She paused as she sensed the dark Ki permeating from the Black Ascendant and already picked up on his black appearance. "No, you're one of those Black Ascendants!" She sprang back, but Black Angemon X grabbed her arm.
"You have something I want!" Black Angemon X demanded.
"AUNT CAMMY!" Future Koori screamed.
"Get out of here!" Cammy cried out. "Get little Koori out of here!"
Taking heed of her aunt's order, Future Koori ran out with her child self. Black Angemon X quickly ripped the backpack off Cammy as the Dragon Gazer's Mirror fell out. The Black Ascendant grabbed the mirror.
"Thank you, human. Now allow me to repay the favor," Black Angemon X formed a faint rose-colored energy blade, preparing to gut Cammy with it.
"STOP!" Rei cried out. "CAMMY GET DOWN!"
Suddenly, a fiery arrow hurtled toward Black Angemon X. The Black Ascendant grabbed the arrow, which exploded in his face. Black Angemon X took to the air and scanned the grounds. He sighted Sailor Mars and Hiei readying their attacks.
"You're one of those Black Ascendants that attacked during that campaign!" Mars harshly berated Black Angemon X. "How dare you attack our family grounds and wear the face of a good man. You won't get away!"
"Sis, he's got my mirror!" Cammy shouted.
"Are the kids ok, Cammy?!"
"Yeah, I told Koori to take herself to the garden with Ryuuhi!"
"Good."
Hiei jumped up and tossed his sword at Black Angemon X. The Black Ascendant effortlessly backhanded the blade away. However, this distraction served in Hiei's favor, allowing him to gather darkness flames. Hiei imbued his body with his Darkness Dragon Armor. Hiei unleashed fisticuffs on Black Angemon X, but the Black Ascendant parried and dodged the demon swordsman's blows.
"Not bad, mortal demon, but you won't last with a pure and divine being like me!" Black Angemon X responded with a black Ki blast, sending Hiei flying back.
"HIEI!" Mars and Cammy cried out.
Upon seeing Hiei being tossed aside, Mars' fury was unleashed. The Houou, too, emotionally responded to Hiei's plight. Cosmic flames formed over Sailor Mars as the Houou took over and transformed her into Houou Mars.
'This man is not what he seems. Beyond that Ascendant exterior lies a fallen being.' The Houou hinted to the Black Ascendant's true identity.
Black Angemon X scowled, feeling the Houou's presence. "This woman has a divine entity contained within her? Just like the one from that Cornerverse dimension."
"I told you to get off my family's grounds, intruder!" Houou Mars yelled, forming a phoenix-like cloak. She pushed her right hand out, sending an immense force that repelled Black Angemon X away.
Overwhelmed by Houou Mars' powerful wave, Black Angemon X was pushed back. He prepared to retaliate, but Houou Mars was ready to blast him again.
"I wasn't prepared for that kind of power…!" Black Angemon X growled as he quickly turned his sights on Cammy, who was tending to Hiei.
With a sneaky grin, Black Angemon X formed a black Ki ball and tossed it toward Cammy's way. Hiei quickly threw himself in front of Cammy.
"CAMMY! HIEI!" Houou Mars cried out, flying down in front of them and summoned her Houou cloak, which absorbed the Ki blast.
As this provided enough time to distract them, Black Angemon X took advantage and prepared to make his leave. However, a wave of blasts headed his way. He paused as he saw Angemon X, Dramon X, Sailor Sedna, the Planetary Senshi, the Beast Tamers, and the Spirit Detectives appear to stop him.
"Damn, this is going to get troublesome," Black Angemon X scowled.
"Stop!" Angemon X called out, quickly drawing out his sword.
"It's that asshole again!" Dramon X exclaimed.
Just then, another portal opened and Black Dramon X popped out from it. He flew over next to Black Angemon X.
"Looks like you'll need a hand, after all," Black Dramon X said, setting his sights on Dramon X.
"Did you get that gem yet?"
"No, I was on my way over, but I figure I give you a hand now before we head there. Congrats capturing the mirror though."
"Let's play a little with them before we leave," Black Angemon X suggested.
Black Angemon X smirked as he and Black Dramon X floated away from the shrine.
"Come get us if you can!" Black Angemon X openly taunted and laughed at his adversaries.
"You're not getting away with that mirror!" Angemon X roared as he and Dramon X quickly flew after their Black counterparts.
"Ready to fight again, Kensuke?!" Black Dramon X goaded him.
"Fight?! No, I'm killing you!" Dramon X snapped back.
"Hold on, you two!" Sailor Sedna called out as she turned into Dai-Valkyrie form and flew after the two Ascendants. "The other Kuipers are in the city! They should be ready to cut those two Black Ascendants off!"
(End theme)
"Go on, everyone!" Sailor Moon called out to the others. As the group followed the Ascendants into the city, she and Yusuke stayed to check on Houou Mars, Hiei, and Cammy.
"We're fine, you two," Houou Mars said. "We should focus on getting the mirror back."
"Right, let's go," Yusuke nodded.
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(Cue Sailor Moon Crystal OST - A Fierce Battle with the Witches)
Having flown halfway across Azabu-Juuban, the Black Ascendants turned around as a barrage of Ki blasts headed their way. They forged black auras that completely dissipated the blasts. Angemon X quickly shot up and swung his sword to behead his Black counterpart. Black Angemon X narrowly phased away and reappeared above him.
Black Dramon X and Dramon X clashed and attacked with fisticuffs. Dramon X quickly kneed Black Dramon X's face and punched him back. Dramon X followed up with a powerful Ryuken Wave, which Black Dramon X countered with one of his own. Their attacks abruptly canceled each other.
"Very good. Your strength is something to admired, Kensuke!" Black Dramon X cackled.
"I don't admire anyone who steals my look," Dramon X growled.
"C'mon, show me that divine aura you demonstrated the other day."
Dramon X retorted. "Be careful what you wish for."
Just then, the Planetary Senshi, the Spirit Detectives, the Beast Tamers, and Sailor Sedna arrived to help the two Ascendants.
"Brother, Dimitri! We're here if you need a hand!" Sedna called out to them.
"Remind them to try and get that mirror back!" Moon cried.
"Why should we stand around? C'mon, let's get that mirror from them!" Sailor Venus declared as she conjured her Venus Love Me Chain and threw it at Dark Angemon X.
Black Angemon X saw the chain coming and grabbed it. He quickly snapped it in two and fired a blast at the group. The Senshi, Detectives, the Beast Tamers, and Sedna dodged the beam. Sailor Saturn summoned her Silence Wall to stop the Black Ascendant's attack.
"That does it!" Yusuke then fired his Spirit Gun at Black Angemon X, who batted the beam away. This distracted allowed for someone to jump in and snatch the mirror from his grasp. "What?!"
It was none other than Sailor Varuna, who used her Flash Step to sneak up undetected and take the mirror.
"Varuna! Thank goodness!" Sedna called out.
"Thanks a lot, Varuna," Angemon X said.
"You want this? Come and get it!" Sailor Varuna goaded Black Angemon X.
"Hey! You better get that back or our mission has failed!" Black Dramon X chastised his colleague.
Grinning, Black Angemon X chuckled. "Just a minor setback, I'll have the mirror back in no time."
"Yeah?! We'll see about that!" BlazeGallantmon roared as he flew up to attack the Black Ascendant. He launched a Phoenix Shot from his Aegis Shield, but the Black Ascendant swerved past him and kicked BlazeGallantmon from behind.
"Takato, Guilmon!" StormSakuyamon cried out. She, QuakeGargomon, and AuroraInumon tried to attack Black Ascendant, but he unleashed a barrage of attacks that knocked them away.
"You bastard!" Sailor Jupiter roared as she went into Dai-Valkyrie mode and summoned Mjolnir. She fired a thunder bolt from the weapon and hit Black Angemon X with it.
Black Angemon X dodged Jupiter's attack and flew over, catching her with a kick that knocked her down. Sailors Venus, Mercury, and Saturn closed in to attack, but Black Dramon X came to his ally's rescue after he blasted Dramon X down. He swooped down and with a powerful energy wave swept Venus and Mercury back. Sailor Saturn managed to protect against Black Dramon X's attack with Silence Wall.
Then, Yusuke, Hiei, Kurama, and Kuwabara surrounded the Black Ascendants.
"Go fetch the mirror. Leave these mortal fools with me," Black Dramon X requested while quickly engaging the Spirit Detectives.
With that, Black Angemon X flew over toward Sailor Varuna. Wasting no time, Varuna transformed into her Dai-Valkyrie form. She summoned her axe, Stormbreaker, and flew at the Black Ascendant. She swung her mighty axe, which Black Angemon X stopped with a hand. She struggled to shove the axe blade into him. Black Angemon X pushed her back.
Then, a gust of wind brushed against Black Angemon X followed by poisonous darts and roses. Black Angemon X dodged these incoming attacks. Then, a black hole opened up in front of Black Angemon X, attempting to pull him in. Black Angemon X phased away and reappeared from a short distance. He saw the culprits: Sailors Eris, Ixion, Quaoar, and Orcus.
"Glad we made it in time!" Sailor Eris called out.
"Are you ok, sweetie?" Quaoar asked Varuna, who still managed to hold onto the mirror.
"I am now."
"Heh, not for long. Your constant interventions are growing tiresome!" Black Angemon X declared as he fired a blast into the ground, sending debris flying in all directions.
As the Kuipers were swept back by the debris, Black Angemon X dove through a debris cloud and snuck up on Varuna. He reached for the Dragon Gazer Mirror, but Varuna called for Mjolnir, which flew out of Jupiter's hand and into hers. With a mighty swing, Varuna knocked Black Angemon X back.
(End theme)
"Varuna! Don't let him get that mirror!" Sedna cried out as she summoned ice to trap Black Angemon X's feet in.
"This is where you end!" Angemon X roared as he swooped in to stab Black Angemon X's back.
(Cue Dragon Ball Super OST - Goku Black Theme (Unofficial) (1:11 - 3:59)) by The Enigma TNG)
After making short work of the Detectives, Black Dramon X fired a blast near Varuna, Sedna, and Angemon X. While powerful enough to knock away the two Kuiper Senshi, Angemon X was merely slowed down. This gave Black Angemon X the time he needed to grab the mirror from Varuna.
"NO!" Angemon X yelled out.
"Excellent work. Now, let's go…" Before Black Dramon X could finish, Dramon X swooped in and punched him hard in the face.
After punching him down, Dramon X set his fiery gaze on the Black Ascendants. He saw Sedna had already conjured an ice construct to protect herself from Black Dramon X's sneak attack.
"Brother, I'm ok, but Varuna took the worst of it!" Sedna called out. "I'll tend to her! Please get the mirror back!"
"We're on it," Dramon X replied and Angemon X flew over to meet their Black Ascendant counterparts.
Upon arriving at the location, Dai-Valkyrie Sailor Moon and Houou Mars checked on the fallen Planetary and Kuiper Senshi. Only Saturn and Sedna were still left standing. Houou Mars saw Hiei was critically injured after Black Dramon X beat him and the other Detectives down.
"I don't how, but they seem a lot stronger than a couple days ago!" Guilkatomon called out.
"Like I'm freaking done yet," Yusuke remarked, standing up and favoring his right arm.
"I've got you, Hiei," Houou Mars held the demon swordsman. She channeled her Houou energy into Hiei to heal him.
"Be careful, Sailor Moon. Dimitri and Kensuke are about to engage them," Saturn advised her.
Moon closely watched the Ascendants confront the Black Ascendants.
"Hey! Holy crap, what happened here?!" Brunhilde called out from above as she descended to scan the vicinity of fallen and injured heroes. She then saw the Black Ascendants. "Ugh, so those two are back?!"
"Yeah, but be careful, Kotori. They've suddenly gotten a power boost since the last we fought them," Guilkatomon warned her.
Dramon X and Angemon X faced off with the Black Ascendants.
"We have the mirror, but why not early when we can amuse ourselves and unveil our divine auras?" Black Angemon X smirked darkly.
"Our last fight with you helped these bodies adapt and unlock the divine energies coursing through us," Black Dramon X said.
Angemon X frowned. "What divine energies?"
Dramon X growled. "If they mean what I think, they have Ascendant God powers."
"Correct! Allow us to show you the power we intend to beat you with!" Black Dramon X declared.
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Omega X flew after Black Omega X, who parried his adversaries' punches. Then, Metalla X dove in and kicked him in the face, sending him flying into a window of a building. The Black Ascendant crash landed inside the work area where Izzy, Yolei, Ken, and Miranda were working in.
"Whoa, what the hell?!" Yolei freaked out.
"Tai, Matt?!" Izzy exclaimed as he paused and saw Black Omega X. "And Tai?"
"No, that's the Black Ascendant they talked to us about the other day!" Tentomon reminded him.
"Look out!" Ken shouted as Black Omega X prepared to blast them all away, but Omega X and Metalla X pulled him outside.
Having seen enough, Miranda yanked off her lab coat and powered up.
"He dared to attack us? Not on my watch! I'll handle this!" Miranda declared as she flew out after them.
"Hold on!" Ken shouted as he grabbed Wormmon and transformed into Zordiark X.
"Ken!" Yolei called out to the Bearer of Kindness.
"We'll have be careful, Yolei. The best we can do is prevent possible collateral damage that can potentially harm bystanders," Izzy advised her.
"We can certainly handle the clean up," Hawkmon nodded.
"Alright, let's go," the purple-haired woman complied.
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Quickly crossing his arms in front, Black Omega X blocked Omega X's straight jab. However, the force from the Ascendant's punch sent him flying back. Metalla X fired Ki blasts at the Black Ascendant. Black Omega X tossed a black energy wave that wiped out his blasts.
"You're going to have to do much better, Yamato!" Black Omega X cackled.
Suddenly, Celesta X swooped in behind Black Omega X. She kicked his blind spot and sent him flying toward WarAngemon, who punched him in the face. Then, Kaimodosu X flew up behind Black Omega X and drove an elbow to his spine. Black Omega X was sent sailing high into the air where Omega X punched him down into the ground. As the Black Ascendant crashed in a heap on the ground, Omega X and the others flew down to meet him.
As Omega X rose, he saw he was surrounded. Max, Keke, Godzillamon, Mothramon, Sora, Phoenixmon, Mimi, Rosemon, Shu, Gai, Kirito (Corner), and Asuna (Corner) surrounded him. The Black Ascendant backed away, chuckling undeterred despite being outnumbered by his opposition.
(End theme)
Damn, my doppelganger's taking long to secure the Digicores. I can't let this drag out any longer, or else they'll force me to unveil this new power I've been holding back. Black Omega X thought as he scanned his adversaries.
"I don't know why you're laughing. Tai and the others are already beating you," Max said. "Besides, a few of us already tapped into the power beyond Ascendant God. Me, Tai, and Yamato specifically. That's three of us you're going to have plenty of trouble with."
Omega X frowned. "The three of you?"
Keke interjected. "That's right! Things aren't looking too good for you, even with your divine aura!"
Seeing the imposter wearing her boyfriend's face, Sora tensed up as fire-like Ki imbued her hands.
"Sora, calm down. I know how you feel. I hate this bastard is wearing Tai's face, but he still outclasses you," Max warned Sora of making a grave error.
Sighing, Sora powered down. "Right, sorry."
Suddenly, Omega X, Metalla X, Celesta X, WarAngemon, and Kaimodosu X descended with the group.
"So, are you ready to surrender, you fake?" Metalla X growled toward Black Omega X's way.
"No. In fact, I hear about this power beyond Ascendant God. I wonder how it will fare against the color of rose?"
Max was taken aback. "Rosé?"
Omega X demanded. "What? You have some unique gimmick to show us?"
Combing a hand through his spiky hair, Black Omega X chuckled. "Witness for yourselves, mortals."
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Next chapter: Super Ascendant Rosé
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A/N: Like I said, there'd be new scenes and the fights from the Cross Generations versions have been expanded on, allowing for believable scenarios where the bad guy don't so easily get away with the items and have to put up an effort to secure them (such in the case with Black Angemon X fighting off heroes to keep the mirror and Black Omega X creating a doppelganger to sneak into Azulongmon's realm to steal the Digicores while he fights the heroes). And this way, I can better incorporate Super Ascendant Rosé's debut with proper build.
So, we learn the copies of the three Black Ascendants are indeed based off the bodies of Omega X, Angemon X, and Dramon X from the Cornerverse; the world these versions of Kirito and Asuna come from. Those who've read CG should know/remember, but for newcomers these bodies are just copies based off three slain heroes.
So, that leaves the question of when Max and Mana are getting captured? Not too long. The way they're captured will largely stay the same.
But, enjoy some Rosé next chapter until then. Send a review and see you soon!