A/N: Let's see how the confrontation with Zamasmon goes. Does he have anything worth telling?
Enjoy.
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Digimon Fusion Ascendancy
Arc VI: Black Rebellion
Chapter LI: Separations of Tomorrow
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Gowasmon's Holy Sanctuary/Digiverse-10/Dimension: DF-616
At the Holy Sanctuary, Gowasmon sat at a table waiting for more tea. Then, he heard the sound of wheels being carted his way. He turned and saw Zamasmon pulling the cart to his table.
"Ah, thank you for the tea, Zamasmon." Gowasmon acknowledged his protege's kindness.
Zamasmon placed the tea on his master's table. "You're welcome, Master Gowasmon." Zamasmon replied, but underneath, his mindset was already set on murdering his master.
"I heard news Digiverse 7 was attacked and under siege by a being called a Black Ascendant." Gowasmon stated since he witnessed the fights on GodTube. "There's not just one, but two more dark Ascendants who've laid siege on another dimension. I believe that dimension's coordinates are YYGDM-01."
Upon hearing this, Zamasmon concealed a malignant smirk behind his master's back. When his master turned to him, he feigned dismay."That's too bad, but you should drink some tea to ease up your mind." The apprentice requested, stirring his master's tea.
"Of course." Gowasmon said.
"By the way, Master Gowasmon. I've had some time to think about my actions over killing that barbarian creature."
"You have?"
"Yes, I've had time to reflect. Thanks to you, I've seen the role the darkest deeds can play. Such ugliness can ultimately lead to perfect peace."
"Exactly, Zamasmon. I knew you'd come around to understand. I'm pleased you've seen the truth." The elder said, pleased with Zamasmon's apparent maturity.
Picking up his cup, Gowasmon began drinking some tea. Unaware, Zamasmon walked behind him without the old master noticing. Zamasmon's right hand glowed with purple light, which then formed into a blade. With any luck, he swiftly struck the back of Gowasmon's head. Gowasmon gasped in pain and collapsed face first on the table. Gowasmon met his end.
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Outer Space/Digiverse-10/Dimension: DF-616
As soon as the Ascendant Triad group watched Whismon's staff, they were immediately shocked.
"No way!" Tai yelled. "He actually went through with it!"
"This is terrible! We've get in there and beat him!" Agumon exclaimed.
"That self-righteous bastard is seriously going down!" Kensuke cried out.
Without delay, Whismon tapped the bottom of his staff down, as a rippling effect occurred. Time was reversed a bit prior to Zamasmon killing Gowasmon until it eventually stopped. The visual showed Gowasmon still alive and Zamasmon approaching next to him.
"Not to worry, turning back in time helps to make you understand." Whismon stated.
"Wait, this is your ability to turn back time, Lord Whismon?" Tai asked the angel.
"Yes, but remember I can only turn back few by a mere few minutes. This is far as I can go."
"Then, we have a second chance to stop this right now!" Dimitri exclaimed.
"I agree, let's go!" Tai declared.
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Gowasmon's Holy Sanctuary/Digiverse-10/Dimension: DF-616
(Cue Death Note OST I - Light's Theme 03)
Returning to Gowasmon's sanctuary, Gowasmon was seen drinking tea and recapping the event. Zamasmon approached behind him.
Just then, both Gowasmon and Zamasmon sensed a teleportation entrance coming to their location. A ki blast flashed out of nowhere and blasted Zamasmon back. They turned to see Whismon, Beerusmon, and the Ascendant Triad alongside their Digimon. The Ki blast came from Tai, who painstakingly eyed Zamasmon.
Zamasmon got up and his expression conveyed shock.
"Beerusmon?! Whismon?! And you Ascendants again?!" Gowasmon cried out to see them. "What a surprise, I wasn't expecting you here, but why did you attack my student?!"
"We hate to interrupt, Gowasmon, but your so-called apprentice made plans to go rogue." Beerusmon stated.
"Zamasmon has gone mad! You have to understand!" Dimitri warned the old deity.
"Yeah, we sensed some bad vibes between him and the Black Ascendants!" Tai announced. "I sensed his energy while I was fighting one of the Black Ascendants!"
"Indeed, you should've picked a better apprentice with compassion and not someone with a twisted view of justice." Whismon lectured Gowasmon.
As soon as the Supreme Guardian apprentice was exposed, Zamasmon began with a sinister chuckle. Then, he let out an insane laughter that would make Light Yagami proud.
"Zamasmon, what is the meaning of this?!" Gowasmon demanded from his apprentice.
Zamasmon stopped laughing. A wicked smile adorning his green face.
"Zamasmon!"
Zamasmon announced. "That's right. Me and the Black Ascendant Triad are one in the same."
The Ascendant Triad were shocked about this, especially Dimitri who finally faced the perpetrator that destroyed his timeline.
"Then, it was you who destroyed my future! My mother, Palmon, and everyone left in that world are gone!" Dimitri angrily snapped at the Supreme Guardian apprentice.
"Correct. I needed a place to test the Black Ascendants and since that timeline was dying to begin with, it was expendable. I even visited my alternate future counterpart and worked out a proposition. He'd take my place here while I systematically continue utilizing the Black Ascendants."
"Wait, so you're the future Zamasmon?!" Tai exclaimed.
"Indeed, I am and it has been glorious to see myself fulfill my dreams of wiping out the corruptions you mortals have caused to your worlds. We are the cure to your disease!"
Gowasmon frowned. "I should've known there was something off about you. Your aura seemed different from my Zamasmon."
"You old fool. I've been freed from my shackles after the other me killed future you. My counterpart used the time ring to bring me here to take his place and you had no idea you were being deceived. Now, I can spread my wings and witness myself fulfill his Zero Dawn Plan! I have my counterpart and the Rebellious Witch for this." Future Zamasmon cackled as he clenched his fist.
"Your counterpart destroyed homes and lives were killed by him! And you're just going to stand by and let it happen?!" Tai harshly berated the twisted Supreme Guardian.
"The future I come from was due for destruction. After all…" Future Zamasmon turned to Dimitri. "...you were supposed to be the future's savior, but your actions ended up costing your fellow mortals a peaceful paradise. Had you not continually left to live in another dimension, you'd probably could've prevented my counterpart's attacks, but alas it was not to be."
"Bastard! I'll kill you…!" Dimitri roared as Beerusmon stopped him.
"I knew there was something off about you, Zamasmon. Your energy reading is different based on the timeline which you came from. You're definitely not the Zamasmon that sparred with Taichi not too long ago." Beerusmon assessed him.
"Well put, Lord Beerusmon. It was only a matter of time where I couldn't disguise my aura from your divine senses." Future Zamasmon mockingly responded.
(End theme)
"Bastard! Do I even want to know what else you and our Zamasmon did to Dimitri's future?!" Tai berated the rogue, preparing to attack him with full force.
"After I was freed from my shackles, I helped my counterpart slay all the remaining Sovereigns and Supreme Digi-Deities, thus eliminating the Gods of Destruction. After all, Supreme Digi-Deities' lives are linked to beings such as Lord Beerusmon. And with no Gods of Destructions, the angels became deactivated. The future became a new world where I, Zamasmon, can determine the fate of every mortal in the future's universes." As Future Zamasmon rambled on, he spread his arms as if he viewed himself as an archangel, one to bring peace. "I became the new god of the future timeline!"
"Then, what about the other you?! The one from this timeline?!" Kensuke demanded.
Future Zamasmon smirked connivingly. "The other me split his soul and consciousness, transferring them to the three Black Ascendants. If you aren't made aware, those bodies are counterfeits based on other versions of you three." He pointed to Tai, Dimitri, and Kensuke.
Dimitri asserted. "We know. According to the Kirito and Asuna of that Corner dimension, our three counterparts died there in a battle. Their old bodies were somehow tampered with and had new bodies created based on them."
"Yes, so while those counterparts of that specific dimensions have new bodies to prance around in, the old bodies have been remodeled to serve to further our divine justice," Future Zamasmon chortled. "I've even witnessed a familiar event in that dimension where my Cornerverse counterpart failed in his mission, but we won't make that mistake. Not since we received assistance from the Rebellious Witch. Yes, I remember clearly how surprised I was to see the other me from this timeline confront it. It was a surreal but a big turning point that set me on this course."
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Gowasmon's Sanctuary/Digiverse-10/Dimension: DF-811/Flashback
(Cue Death Note OST - Low of Solipsism)
Future Zamasmon strolled a cart with Future Gowasmon's tea. As the Supreme Guardian apprentice thought this would be another mundane life as Future Gowasmon's servant, he stumbled upon the three Black Ascendants standing over Future Gowasmon's body. He gasped and rushed over to Future Gowasmon's side. He turned him over and saw a freshly made hole in his chest. Future Zamasmon looked up and noted Black Omega X's hand glowing with a purple energy blade.
"This energy… feels like…" Future Zamasmon sensed Black Omega X's Ki. He looked over his slain master and watched him dissolve into golden dust. "Master…"
"I know your heart. I know you've wanted to do that yourself," Black Omega X chortled as he powered down his energy blade. He extended a hand to him. "You're free. I've just made you Supreme Digi-Deity."
Future Zamasmon stood and scanned the three Black Ascendants. "...wh-who are you three?"
"I am the you you wished to be," Black Angemon X answered.
"I don't understand this, but how?" the young apprentice was confused by their vague statements.
"I came from another past in pursuit of divine justice," Black Dramon X answered.
"Now we will purge evil together," Black Omega X stated. "I need you for this crusade."
Future Zamasmon looked at the three Black Ascendants. He closed his eyes, mulling over his decision. For the longest time, he had wanted to take over Gowasmon's position, but to enact a global purging of all mortal life that he has deemed corrupt. He considered humans and Digimon's correlation to each other caused evil to spread and corrupt a once pure Digiverse. Zamasmon viewed himself as the cure to humanity's disease. When he tried to give humans aid, he was ostracized rather being praised as a miracle giver.
Black Omega X extended a hand to Future Zamasmon. Both shook hands to forge their alliance.
"Together for justice!" They declared in unison, setting a course for their desired goal.
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Gowasmon's Holy Sanctuary/Digiverse-10/Dimension: DF-616
"He propelled me to action. We slayed the other Supreme Digi-Deities and destroyed the divine pecking order to make it so I became the top Supreme Guardian. The one deity above all! My dreams were fulfilled! However, to make sure my counterpart's sudden disappearance didn't arouse any suspicions, I took his place and worked covert serving you again… Gowasmon." Future Zamasmon fiercely eyed Gowasmon. "Heh, so my secret's been uncovered. Not that it matters. I've succeeded and witnessed the purging of nearly all mortal life in my future. Soon, everything will be reborn anew when my paradise is fulfilled."
(End theme)
Tai growled at the renegade Guardian. "Yeah, but it's over for you, Future Zamasmon. We're taking you down now!"
"Oh, but do you still have the guts to face my counterpart in your dimension, human?" Future Zamasmon taunted confidently.
"Then…all of my teachings to you are all for nothing?! Even in the future?!" Gowasmon cried out in shame. "Then I've been such a fool!"
Future Zamasmon responded. "Yes, old man. You and Lord Rumsshimon failed to change me for the better, since I already found my answer through my own righteousness. What will you do now to stop me now that my goals have been achieved?!" He quickly forged an energy blade and charged at Tai.
(Cue Dragon Ball Super OST - Beerus' Madness)
Just then, Beerusmon quickly phased over and snatched Future Zamasmon's hand. Future Zamasmon struggled to break loose, but the Digital God of Destruction had a firm hold on him.
"Sorry, rogue, but your luck has run out."
The Digital God of Destruction raised the palm of his left hand directly at his target. Glowing with a purple light, Beerusmon glowed wore a serious expression, which spooked Tai and the Digimon.
"HAKAI." Beerusmon grimly stated as he performed the powerful ability known as Digital Hakai, a destructive power exclusive for Gods of Destruction.
Suddenly, Future Zamasmon's body dissolved into purple particles. The Ascendant Triad & their Digimon and Gowasmon reacted in shock to see this physical erasure.
Future Zamasmon, however, remained calm and rebelled with a taunting smirk. "It's too late now, Beerusmon. It doesn't matter if you destroy me, I've already fulfilled my dream in the future! You may destroy me, but the other me still resides within the Black Ascendant Triad!" Zamasmon chuckled and started laughing at the group. "Oh how glorious it will be see the extinction of all mortals come to fruition when our Zero Dawn Plan goes into effect...!"
With that, Future Zamasmon was completely erased out of existence. Everyone remained silent for the moment. Some surprised Beerusmon had such an ability concealed.
(End theme)
Breaking the silence Gowasmon sighed in dismay. "Not to be."
Agumon turned to Tai. "What do we do now?"
"Hey, Ken, by erasing the future Zamasmon, shouldn't the other one be gone?" Veemon asked his partner.
Kensuke nodded dismissively. "Nah. Slade told me that wouldn't work. Killing the future version of someone won't erase their past selves."
"Oh, right. It's the other way around!"
Tai then gives a valiant look and informed everyone, "It's time we gather up as many people as possible. We're taking our Zamasmon down once and for all."
With that, the Ascendant Triad began to recruit the other heroes and then pursue the Black Ascendants and Imaginalists.
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Outer Chambers/Dimension: Yog-Sothoth's Realm
In the outer chambers, Max Kamiya and Mana Ouma wake up in separate sphere prisons attached by an organic tendril wall.
"Hey, you awake?" Mana asked Max, who was opposite from her.
"I am now. Thanks," Max groaned, shaking his head to get his bearings. "Where are we?"
"Beats me. This place is already creeping me out," Mana shuddered.
Max clenched his right fist and punched the sphere surrounding him. His fist bounced off the membrane wall.
Mana sighed. "Punch all you want, tough guy. It's not breaking open. I tried waking up my goddess powers, but nothing. I can't even become my Apocalypse form. Ah, this sucks! Where are you, Gai, Shu, and HomuHomu?!"
Withdrawing his fist, Max cursed under his breath. "Damn it."
"Good morning, Max."
(Cue Pokémon Platinum Remix - Distortion World - PokeRemixStudio)
Max and Mana looked beneath them. They saw Soma Saitou, Arkadimon, Deathmon, and Kyubey gazing at them.
"Feeling in the mood to talk now?" Saitou asked Max.
"Where the hell are we?!" Max demanded, punching the sphere with no effect.
Mana sighed. "What did I just tell you?"
"Why, we are in Yog-Sothoth's dimension." Saitou plainly answered. "The Rebellious Witch has plans to open the gateway after she successfully captured him."
"So that's why you kidnapped us?!" Max shouted.
"Well, we only need Mana to supply the power sources. You, on the other hand, all I want is a personal reunion." Saitou genuinely said.
"Humph, so I'm just a battery for some evil scheme? How boring," Mana remarked.
"How do you know me?" Max questioned Saitou.
"I know and remember an alternate version of you from my own dimension. We were like childhood friends, until my world was destroyed by another Mana Ouma." He said, shooting a scornful glare at Mana's way. "It's because of this woman's counterpart, she created an event called the Apocalyptic Upheaval. Me and my two Digimon partners: Arkadimon and Deathmon are the sole survivors of that dimension and were brought forth by the anomalous master alongside R. Homura, who we now serve."
"Ok, but that's the other me's fault. Not me! I'm not her!" Mana rebuked against Saitou's accusations. She sank to her knees in disbelief over this. "So another me did a lot worse damage than I ever did?"
"You, Mana Ouma of dimension GCLK-1113, are a pale imitation of this monster, but just looking at you unnerves me. If the Rebellious Witch didn't require your energy to be used to fulfil our goal, I would've had my Digimon kill you on the spot." Saitou's face conveyed disdain for her.
"Maybe you should've, but oh that means whatever goal you and your bosses had mind would've gone kaput. So, you needed me to be kept alive. Poor you."
Saitou turned away and faced Max. "Now, where were we?"
Max processed this information about an alternate version of himself that was acquainted with Saitou. It sounded too surreal to him.
However, Max smirked and chuckled. "Heh. A touching reunion isn't it, even if I'm not the Max you know."
Saitou calmly added. "It doesn't matter. In due time, I want you to see the horror show that's about to unfold when he force Yog-Sothoth and his woman's energies to open the gates for us."
"Yeah, this should be an interesting event," Kyubey said.
"Quite the curious one, Kyubey." Saitou turned to the Incubator.
"Hey, aren't you supposed to be on our side?!" Mana yelled out at Kyubey.
Kyubey merely nodded. "I have no loyalty to anyone but myself. I go wherever something intrigues me. And lately, you guys have been quite monotonous in your peaceful time. Don't take it personal."
Mana scoffed. "Don't take it personally? We'll see if you'll sing that same tune when HomuHomu finds you."
Just then, Saitou quickly fired a beam at the sphere prison holding Mana. He made sure it was weak enough not to destroy her imprisonment. However, it rattled Mana's cage enough to knock her around.
"What's wrong? Not man enough to do that to me?" Max asked Saitou.
Saitou answered with a conniving smirk. "Because I value you more than that creature."
"Why you, who're you calling a creature?!" Mana growled.
"We'll talk some more when your inmate calms down, Max." Saitou walked away with Kyubey.
Max and Mana can only do nothing but to watch and wait for their rescuers to arrive.
(End theme)
"Man, what a jerk. And Kyubey's such a little traitor!" Mana then looked to Max. "Sooo, this your first time being captured?"
Max said nothing and tried powering up into full Ascendant. However, the sphere's power worked against Max and nullified access to his Ascendant power.
Max stubbornly tried breaking out again but to no avail.
"Geez, and I just said I can't use my power to break out." Mana remarked sardonically.
Max sat down and mulled over other means to escape. Mana sighed and put a hand against her imprisonment wall.
"We could trade quips to keep us from total boredom."
"Nah, but thanks."
Mana curled her legs and feet as she leaned against the wall. "Maybe you want to talk about personal stuff, if that's ok with you? I mean, what's there to know about me besides almost destroying my world and being brought back with a second chance at life?"
"Second chances… life… yeah, I kinda know how that feels, except I never died per say, but my original world did."
"Oh, that's too bad. And your parents?"
"The Tai and Sora I knew? They're long gone, but I feel like I've been reunited with them through the ones I now know."
Mana smiled. "Family can be a beautiful thing when they're not being total butts."
Max concurred. "Yeah. For someone who was once an apocalyptic nutjob, you're not too bad."
"Thanks, I guess."
"Still, I hope our friends can get here soon."
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Digital World/Azulongmon's Realm/Digiverse-7/Dimension: DF-616
(Cue Dragon Ball Super OST - A Strong Enemy Appears)
BOOM!
The door to the Room of Time came off its hinges and exploded. In fact, the entire building containing the Room of Time space exploded.
BanchoLeomon, Sheila, Falcomon, and the Olympus Digimon trio raced over to see the ruined rubble that used to be the Room of Time facility. They watched Metalla X emerge, breathing heavy and covered in a thick blue aura.
"Look I know we agreed to let him in, but this is going too far!" Minervamon cried out.
"Well hey, if we let him use it, then he'd get strong enough to beat those Black Ascendants, right?" Apollomon said.
BanchoLeomon scowled. "Yamato, your strength has doubled, but will it be enough?"
Falcomon sighed. "Man, now it's gonna take a while to repair the damages."
Clenching his fist, Metalla X vowed with determination. "This time… This time that Black Ascendant is going to regret humiliating me. The next time we met, the result with be much different." He gritted his teeth hard. "And Matt, I'd prefer if you sit out on this one. I'm killing him with my own hands!"
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Earth/Arctic/Dimension: DF-616
Dramon X sat down watching Angemon X finish up last minute training preparations. After engaging him in heated combat, Dramon X was blown back by an untold force he hadn't expected. He uncovered his eyes and witnessed a new aura materialize over Angemon X.
What could be described as an Ascendant level 2 form, but there were notable differences. The golden aura had a blue glow surrounding Angemon X's body. It almost seemed like an inverted form of Super Ascendant Blue. Sparkling particles of light fizzled off Angemon X's aura.
"Dimitri, you've been able to grasp that form I used?" Dramon X asked him. "How does it feel?"
"It's going to be necessary when we fight our Black Ascendant counterparts, Ken. That's for sure."
Dramon X nodded. "Yeah, you and me both. How about you show me?" He got into a stance and held out his hands.
Angemon X clenched his right hand. "Are you sure?"
"Let it out and unleash that beast! Think about what that jack-off Zamasmon did to your world!" Dramon X yelled out, encouraging his training partner.
Fueled with anger over the Black Ascendants' destruction, Angemon X let out a deafening roar. He hastily flew across and punched Dramon X's hands with his right fist. Dramon X was slightly pushed a little and felt tinges of Angemon X's raw power.
"Incredible, Dimitri! Yeah, I think this will be good enough!"
"Thanks, Kensuke. If those Black Ascendants push me this far, so help them."
"Don't worry. We'll both wreck them."
As he cooled off, Angemon X powered down to normal.
Suddenly, Omega X appeared before them using Instant Movement.
"Tai?" Angemon X acknowledged, realizing the Bearer of Courage arrived.
"It's time for us to go," Omega X said.
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Shinjuku, Tokyo (新宿区, 東京)/Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building (東京都庁舎)
"There," Izzy said as he, Yoei, Ken, Sam, and Miranda backed away from the operating table.
Sonja awoke and rose wearing a sheet covering her. She lifted her arm and grasped her chest where her infinite energy generator was located. The team had worked around the clock to upgrade her.
"We made the last possible modifications for your Digital Angel mechanism," Miranda pointed out. "Be mindful using it since your body needs to adapt to utilizing the new powers you've been given."
"I'll keep that in mind," Sonja replied.
"Whoa there, let me get your clothes," Yolei insisted as she ran over to collect Sonja's clothing.
Just then, Omega X teleported in to everyone's surprise.
"Hey, I came to see how Sonja and her… bro… are doing?" Omega X blinked as he noticed no Jax present. "Um, say where's your brother, Sonja?"
"If you're looking for Jax, he left over an hour ago. He went back to check in with Meiko and her partner, who're looking after their island," Sonja said, covering herself with the sheet.
"Oh, sorry for dropping in while you're…"
Sonja scoffed as her cheeks blushed. "Anyway, shouldn't you go after him?"
"Sure, but since he has no Ki to detect, I'll have to fly over to him."
"He's on the Fiji Islands with Meiko and Meicoomon," Sam informed Omega X.
"Thanks."
Ken opened the nearest window. "Here, so you don't go and bust through. We already had to repair one broken window already."
"Thanks! I hope to see you all when we make our leave!" Omega X called out. He then flew through the open window and flew off into the distance toward Jax's location.
(End theme)
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Fiji Islands
As he descended on the top of a hill, Omega X spotted Meiko and Meicoomon. They ran over and waited for him for him to touch down.
"Hello, Taichi. I know you're here for Jax," Meiko approached him.
"So, seems like they called you ahead of time before I got here?" Omega X asked.
"Yes, they did. Jax is expecting you. Follow me."
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Upon following Meiko and Meicoomon toward a campsite, they stopped when Jax hopped off a rock face. Jax walked up to meet Omega X.
"I expected you'd come for me," Jax acknowledged.
"You know why I'm here, right?"
"You want me to come with you guys to fight another bad guy and save Max?"
"That's right."
Jax turned to Meiko. "Are you sure you and those Iron Man drones will be enough? Who knows I'll be gone."
"I think we'll manage," Meiko said.
"Oh, about that. Izzy contacted SHIELD and asked if they'd send a team to help defend the island from those annoying poachers. I think Miranda might be allowed out of her house arrest to help out."
Jax frowned. "Miranda? Well, that should be more than enough to handle the job."
"Before we go, I've been meaning to know about that last upgrade you got from Miranda. Sonja just got hers."
"Yeah, what about it?"
Omega X coyly smiled. "Why don't we put it to the test in a spar match?"
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Meiko and Meicoomon sat on a cliffside watching Omega X and Jax flying up to duel each other. Omega X powered up sporting a golden aura. Jax stepped in a battle posture.
"C'mon, Jax!" Meicoomon cheered for the Artificial.
"Don't go overboard, you two," Meiko muttered.
(Cue Dragon Ball Super OST - Strongarm Battle)
"Let's go!" Omega X roared as he flew at Jax as the two punched and kicked so hard they created shockwaves through their surroundings. Witnessing the Artificial matching blow per blow, Omega X was surprised Jax was able to keep up pace. The Ascendant went for a straight punch, but Jax tucked his head and landed an uppercut to Omega X's gut. He sent Omega X flying and crashing into the rainforest.
"Oh no!" Meiko gasped.
"The jungle!" Jax dove down to stop Omega X's fall, but the Ascendant propelled himself upward and moved away from the direction of the rainforest.
"Hey, not bad, Jax!" Omega X hastily flew up to meet him head-on.
"You're good, too!"
As they collided, they flew around like shooting comets flying around and crashing into each other. Meiko and Meicoomon tried to keep up, but their speeds far exceeded their limited human sights.
Bam!
Omega X and Jax made one big collision with both their fists meeting on contact. Sparks of energy flared off their fists.
"Yeah, those upgrades sure made you strong, Jax!"
"I'm surprised with the potential Miranda unlocked from me. Datamon totally had no clue about my unlimited energy capabilities!"
"The problem with that is I've gotten stronger, too, man."
The two fighters flew apart and converged, trading a flurry of hard-hitting punches and kicks. Omega X and Jax kept this going for a few moments until the latter saw an opening and punched the Ascendant's gut, almost knocking the wind out of him. The Artificial didn't stop there as he punched Omega X upward several times before uppercutting him straight into the clouds. Jax flew up passed the clouds and saw the Ascendant recover. He went for a flying kick, but Omega X evaded and punched him back.
Omega X then roared and powered up into Ascendant 3. Jax was greatly taken aback by Omega X's overly spiky haired mane appearance and the electrified aura surging around him.
(End theme)
"Whoa, incredible! Tai's hair got longer!" Meiko exclaimed at his overly exaggerated long spiky hairdo.
"It's like he stuck his hand in an electric socket," Meicoomon commented on the Ascendant's hairstyle.
Jax floated around Omega X level 3. He saw the vibrant aura flickering off Omega X's powered up form.
"Now, this takes me back. You fought D-Reaper with this form, right?" Jax recalled the rare instances he'd sensed this power.
"Yeah, but I can only use this in short bursts. Wanna have a go?"
"Why not?!" Jax yelled as he flew head-on with Omega X level 3. He went for a punch, which the Ascendant saw coming and dodged to the side.
(Cue Dragon Ball Super OST - The Power to Resist)
Omega X went for a punch, but Jax dodged to the side and raised his knee. Omega X stopped Jax's knee with a kneelift. The two quickly exchanged quick knee lifts, matching blow per blow. Jax threw a right punch. Omega X caught Jax's fist and went for a kick. Jax soared into the air and flew down for a kick. Omega X used Instant Movement to get behind Jax. Omega X charged energy into his fist and went for a punch, but Jax saw it coming and swerved out of his reach. Jax then kicked Omega X back, sending him sailing back.
Omega X then used Instant Movement again to teleport near Jax.
"Wow, you're giving me a run for my money even in Ascendant 3 form! You got one hell of an upgrade!"
Jax smirked and threw his arm down, sending an immense wave of force that pushed Omega X into the sky. Omega X rolled away in mid-air and soon regained his bearings. When he did, he saw Jax already forming an energy ball.
Seeing this, Omega X powered down from level 3. The Artificial saw this as a possible form of surrender and powered down his energy ball.
"You're good, Jax! But, why don't I show ya something I've been saving? You didn't get to see this during our fight with Adnarim!"
"Let me guess, your hair changes color?"
"Right, but you won't know what color," Omega X then powered up again, but this time a clear blue sheen of light enveloped over him and shattered like glass. The Ascendant emerged in his Super Ascendant Blue state.
"So, blue. I heard about this from sis, but this is quite the transformation," Jax observed, seemingly intrigued by this development.
"I didn't think I'd need to fight you with this."
"So, you've been holding back? Dick move toying with me."
"Sorry, but I'd say that upgrade worked out well for you. I just need to be further convinced."
"You want to keep going?"
Omega X cupped his hands to the side and gathered Ki for his Tsunami Wave. As Jax braced himself, Omega X unleashed a full force blast toward Jax. The Artificial responded by putting up a barrier, which protected him and barely stopped Omega X's blast. Omega X's beam started breaking through Jax's barrier. Seeing this, the Artificial withdrew and evaded the beam heading his way.
Omega X quickly zipped over to attack Jax, but the Ascendant phased behind him. Jax whirled around and came face to face with Omega X.
"You're going to make a good addition to our rescue teams, Jax. So, are you in?"
(End theme)
Jax saw Omega X extend his hand. The Artificial grabbed Omega X's hand and accepted his proposition. Meiko and Meicoomon saw this as they nodded approvingly.
"Leave the poachers to us, Jax," Meiko whispered. "Now, go and help out your friends."
"Hey, Jax, that was a good effort and you even matched me at level 3. I thin with time, you'll grow strong enough to match me in my blue state."
Hearing this, Jax smiled. "Now that's a compliment. I'll keep that in mind."
"We don't have much time. Go talk with Meiko first before we leave."
"Right."
As Jax flew down to meet with Meiko, Omega X powered down to normal and looked to the sunset looming in the distance.
"We're almost done here, Max. We'll have you and the other captives out in no time."
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Azabu-Jūban District (麻布十番区)/Karin and Dimitri's Condo/May 2012/Dimension: YYGDM-01/8:30 PM
"We have everything ready for tomorrow, Karin?" Dimitri asked as his Kuiper girlfriend entered their bedroom.
"It's not like we're packing for vacation, Dimitri."
"Well, I didn't mean luggage, but I mean… are the others ready to meet tomorrow?"
"When you put it that way, yeah. Brother's on the rooftop meditating with Athena."
Dimitri smiled. "Maybe we oughta join them. What do you say?"
As Dimitri walked by Karin, she grabbed his arm. He stopped and glanced over to her.
"Karin?"
"Is Athena coming with us?"
"Yeah, she even insisted she'd come if we're going."
(Cue Dragon Ball Super OST - A Mother's Love)
Hearing this, Karin sighed. Her face conveyed worry for her future daughter. "I really don't want her getting involved in the mix."
Dimitri put his hands on her shoulders. "She'll have me, you, Kensuke, and PinkPatamon to protect her."
"But after what happened to future Mimi and Palmon."
"I'm not going to let anything happen to our little one, Karin."
Tearing a bit, Karin grabbed his hand and kissed it. "Ok, I trust you. So, you want to see them meditating?"
"Faith!" Dimitri called his partner over. He then picked up Karin and flew out their window.
As Faith followed them, they ascended over the rooftop to witness Kensuke and Athena meditating next to each other. Christina, PinkPatamon, and Veemon sat together watching the two meditating Ascendants.
"Athena's deeply into it, isn't it?" Karin whispered.
"Yeah, I'll say," Dimitri said. "Maybe I should join in, too."
Christina quietly called to them. "Hey, isn't this just cool to watch? These two have been doing this for 30 minutes and haven't moved."
"That's some deep and focused concentration," Karin muttered.
"Nothing we can't handle, right, Dimitri?" Faith asked his partner.
"After this, let's get some rest. We have a big day tomorrow," Dimitri insisted as he over to the rooftop and put Karin down. He then watched Athena and Kensuke. "It's the day we'll stop Zamasmon once and for all."
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Odaiba District (お台場地区)/Odaiba Notama Apartments/Tai's Residence/Room#122/May 7, 2012/8:45 AM
"I'm ready to go, Tai!" Dorothy called out.
"You and Avengemon head out. The others should be at Odaiba Park by now," the Bearer of Courage said as he and Agumon sat with Sora and Biyomon.
"Alright, see you there. Let's move, Avengemon!" Dorothy headed out with her Digimon.
Tai grabbed Sora's hand. "Today, we're getting Max back. Now, it might not be us necessarily. Keke said she insists it'd be her team that goes to get him while we handle Zamasmon."
"I'm ok with that. I believe in Keke and her friends' judgement. But, the Max I'm talking about is…" Sora said, her eyes glancing over her belly.
"When is he due?"
"November."
Upon hearing this, Tai couldn't feel more happier and hugged Sora. This year would not just be for their wedding but for the birth of their firstborn: Max Kamiya.
"You can't imagine how happy this makes me, Sora."
"Me, too, Tai, which is why it'll a lot more when we rescue the grown up Max."
"Yeah, for sure," he concurred and stood up. "Are you sure you'll be able to fight?"
"Yeah, I'll be fine, but after this ordeal I think I'll sit out from active fighting for the reminder of the year."
"Probably for the best."
"We're ready whenever you are, you two," Agumon said.
"Yeah, let's go show Zamasmon and his crew not to mess with us Chosen!" Tai openly declared.
(End theme)
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Shinjuku District, Tokyo (新宿区, 東京)/Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building (東京都庁舎)/Legend Headquarters/Dimension: YYGDM-01/May 14, 2012/12:30 PM
(Cue Lacuna Coil - Senzafine (Studio Acoustic))
Few hours later, a large group of heroes gathered in the YYGDM-01 dimension outside of Legend HQ. They already split into two groups.
Group 1 going after the Black Ascendant Triad: Omega X, Angemon X, Dramon X, Metalla X, Beast Tamers (BlazeGallantmon, QuakeGargomon, StormSakuyamon, AuroraInumon), Kuipers (Sailor Sedna, Sailor Orcus, Sailor Ixion, Sailor Varuna, Sailor Eris, Sailor Quaoar), Athena X (Athena/PinkPatamon), Kai Digidestined (Sora & Phoenixmon, Mimi & Rosemon, Joe & Plesiomon, Izzy & HerculesKabuterimon, Yolei & Valkyrimon, Cody & Vikemon), Legendary Warriors (Takuya, Kouji, Izumi, Junpei, Tomoki, Kouichi), the D3s (David, Tike, Kara, Sam) & their Digimon, BanchoLeomon, Pikkan, BW, Dorothy & Avengemon, Meryl & Mastemon, D-Reaper, Jax, Sonja, Sheila, Team Xros Hearts (Taiki & OmegaShoutmon, Akari & Dorulumon, Zenjirou & Ballistamon, Kiriha & ZekeGreymon, Nene & Mervamon, Yuu & Armamon, Tagiru & Arresterdramon), DATS (Masaru & ShineGreymon, Thomas & MirageGaogamon, Yoshi & Rosemon, Ikuto & Ravemon), Sailor Moon, Sailor Mars, Yugi Muto, Seto Kaiba, Téa Gardner, Joey Wheeler, Valkyrie Brunhilde, Valkyrie Skuld, Madoka Kaname, Mami Tomoe, Kyoko Sakura, Kirito & Asuna (Corner), and a few tagalongs.
Group 2 going after the Imaginalists: Sailor Pluto, Volodramon, Homura Akemi, Sailor Gao Pluto, Gojiramon, Keke & Mosuramon, Celesta X, WarAngemon, Gai Tsutsugami, Valkyrie Sigrun, Valkyrie, Gondul, Ultima X, Zodiark X, Shu Ouma & Inori Yuzuriha, Sailor Venus, Sailor Saturn, Yusuke, Hiei, Kurama, Kuwabara, Shaka (Yui/DarkGabumon), Ayase Shinomiya, Argo Tsukishima, Shibungi, Oogumo, Sayaka Miki, Nagisa Momoe, and a few other tagalongs.
Omega X counted all their available members. "Is this all of them?"
Sailor Moon replied. "That's all of them."
Sailor Pluto added. "Then, we're ready to go. Sedna and Homura, please provide us our dimensional doors."
"Ok," Sedna and Homura responded ready to create the portals.
"Do we have the finalized coordinates of our enemy's locations?" BlazeGallantmon asked.
"We do now," Sailor Sedna replied as she and Homura formed dimensional doors for them.
"Great, we can finally get going!" Angemon X declared.
Omega X turned around, raising a fist into the air. "Alright, now let's go and bring Max and the others back!"
(End theme)
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?-?
R. Homura walked into an internal chamber room. She saw the three Black Ascendants utilizing rituals on the Triad artifacts. They had just finished their work.
"Are we ready to initiate the next phase?" R. Homura asked the three.
"Yes, seems the future me has ceased, but he played his part. Now, we can proceed to fulfill his dream. We'll start with another dimension before we systematically take down my dimension along with dimensions YYGDM-01 and XLR-8," Black Omega X clarified. "Purge all this world and then those three of their mortals with our Zero Dawn Plan before laying down the foundation of our utopia."
Rebellious Homura nodded. "Then, by all means, begin."
Black Omega X turned as all but one of the Digicores have split, accounting one whole Digicore and three split ones. Black smoke formed from these Digicores, releasing negative energy that wisped and formed into seven physical bodies. These bodies then became dragon-like abominations as these Digicores attached to their bodies.
Black Angemon X held the Dragon Gazer's Mirror, which darkened in his possession.
Black Dramon X held the gem, which darkened into a darker shade of blue.
"Let us commence by eliminating these mortals," the BAT responded calmly in unison.
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Dimension: Zenomnimon's Palace
Meanwhile, the Lord of all Digiverses and GrandWhismon keenly monitored the Triad teams preparing to leave for their destinations.
"Taichi and his friends are really cool, aren't they?" Zenomnimon turned and queried to GrandWhismon.
GrandWhismon genuinely responded. "Oh yes, they're going through such great lengths to save friends. It should be interesting how they're able to stop that rogue Supreme Guardian and save their friends from the Rebellious Witch's cohorts. I am concerned the one who released the anomalous agents throughout the Nexus still hasn't shown himself. We know he's been giving instructions to these deviants."
Zenomnimon tapped his chin. "Hmm, maybe he's too chicken to come out? Afraid of me maybe?"
GrandWhismon chuckled. "Perhaps he is…"
(Cue The Dark Knight - Why So Serious? - Hans Zimmer (0:00 - 3:29))
Suddenly, a low and fiendish chuckle filled the divine realm, sending dreadful vibes to the occupants of Zenomnimon's dominion.
"Afraid of a god baby like you? Heheh, don't kid yourself."
"Who speaks?!" GrandWhismon demanded as he scanned for the source. He immediately pinpointed a distortion opening up in front of them.
Zenomnimon's two guardians materialized and formed a barricade in front of him.
As the wormhole opened, an ambiguous humanoid silhouette with no discernable physical attributes appeared. He had shiny white eyes and a smile that could be described as Jokeresque.
"Greetings, Zenomnimon," the anomalous entity formally greeted the Lord of all Digiverses. "I hope I wasn't interrupting anything important?"
"Stop where you are! Identify-!" GrandWhismon was cut off when the figure flew past him and the guards. He was already right in Zenomnimon's face. "Why don't we have a little chat?"
As GrandWhismon and the guards prepared to restrain him, the figure brushed them back with a shockwave. He then made short work of the two guards and knocked them out of commission. Zenomnimon raised a hand, preparing to seemingly stop the figure.
With a finger snap, Zenomnimon found himself locked inside an energy box. Zenomnimon tried breaking loose with his own power, but to no avail.
The figure floated over to Zenomnimon. "Like I said, why don't we have a little chat before we watch what's going to be a thrilling show?! Yes, let's see how those heroes fare against my pawns!" He cackled as he kicked his feet up and floated in mid-air.
As GrandWhismon came to, he muttered. "...this anomalous energy… you couldn't be…"
The anomalous being's smile curved outward into a twisted grin. "Why yes, I'm him. The one who's called by the Evil God. I'm called by many titles. I've even been called the Digiverse's boogeyman. The one you've heard in all the text… the original bringer of chaos, ZeedMillenniummon X. Or, you can just call me Zeed X." He took a bow. "How do you do?"
(End theme)
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Next chapter: Black Ascendant Royale
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A/N: Lo and behold. The anomalous agent's mastermind, Zeed X, makes an early bird appearance than in Cross Generations and already reveals his identity! Anyone see this coming?
Fortunately for our heroes, he's only a spectator until the time to act is necessary. Right now, it's our heroes taking it to Zamasmon/the Black Ascendants, R. Homura, and the Imaginalists.
On the subject of Zamasmon, I made a big change. Instead of a simple clone like in the original CG, I've implemented the Future Zamasmon to be that decoy while our main timeline Zamasmon is controlling the Black Ascendants. The first onscreen appearance Future Zamasmon is during his tea drinking scene with R. Homura. So, we see how the Zamasmons plotted out their scenes. And now that Future Zamasmon has outlived his part, Beerusmon erases him and thus eliminates Future Zamasmon.
There's a few expanded scenes, namely Future Zamasmon's plan reveal, Saitou and Mana's interactions with Max and Dimitri unveiling his 'rage form' in training. New scenes include the Black Ascendants and Future Zamasmon first meeting, Dimitri and Karin's talk about Athena, Sora revealing her pregnancy to Tai, Omega X test sparring with Jax, and Zeed X breaking into Zenomnimon's realm.
That's all I have to say. The next chapter begins the final phase of the Black Rebellion arc. We'll see how long this part will go. Until then, send a review and take care!