A/N: Let me just be clear that they are not the same as the ones from the 1999 anime.
Also, I added quite a bit to the prologue cos I realised it didn't really set up the story correctly. Also added to Chapter 1 a bit cos I realised if this takes place with the children being a year older than in 02... well there would be some plot holes such as Miyako not even being in the same school as the rest anymore. Wow, looking back now, I really didn't think through some things. Hehe :P
Btw, anyone who saw the reviews involving powermaster, please don't worry or anything about it. There was an imposter. I already communicated with the real powermaster and any issues have been resolved.(not that there were really any issues in the first place)
Anyways, just be careful of these imposters especially if you are writing your own stories. Remember, the writer is the one who decides where the story goes, not the readers. Plus, this is fanfic! We can let our imagination go wild when writing, so don't worry about any negative reviews! :D
Chapter 37: The Dark Masters
Piemon stared at the Digidestined with a grin on his face.
Piemon: "So, are you going to evolve or what? I'm itching for a good fight."
The Digidestined brought their Digivices forward, all their Digimon evolving, however, they couldn't evolve into their ultimate forms, with the exception of Takeru and Hikari who activated their crest of Faith.
Greymon: "What?"
Garurumon: "We can't evolve further..?"
Ken: "It's the Dark Ocean… we can't evolve past this stage…"
Iori: "Even so, we can still-"
Miyako: "Right!"
Daisuke: "It's time for Jogress Evolution!"
"ExVeemon! Stingmon! Jogress Evolution! Paildramon!"
"Aquilamon! Ankylomon! Jogress Evolution! Jazarichmon!"
Piemon: "Yes yes, the Dark Ocean prevents your evolutions, but you can still do that. I'm all for dramatic performances but you don't stand a chance against me, but shall we at least have some fun?"
Koushiro: "Before that… why don-"
Piemon: "Why don't I tell you of my grand master plan? Or maybe who I am? Hahaha, for the sake of my entertainment, I'll play your game."
Piemon dramatically bowed and gestured to the other Digimon.
Piemon: "My grand team, Megadramon, our controller of machinery and the skies. Megaseadramon, our controller of the seas, Jyureimon, our controller of the forests. Lastly, me, Piemon the leader of our group, the Dark Masters!"
Piemon bowed as the Digidestined had slightly confused looks on their faces. Piemon stood up and chuckled.
Piemon: "I'm just joking. We all live in the Dark Ocean, there isn't anything to control in there. Although, I'm not lying about us being a group."
Megaseadramon: "Can we stop talking and get this over with?"
Piemon: "Come now, Megaseadramon. What good is there if we don't live a little? Embrace and enjoy the theatrics."
Megaseadramon looked annoyed but kept quiet. Megadramon growled and looked ready to attack.
Piemon held an arm in front of Megadramon as he faced the Digidestined.
Piemon: "You must excuse my teammates, they aren't so fond of fun. Although, I do believe they deserve their fun."
Piemon clapped his hands together, with a wide grin on his face.
Piemon: "Enough talking, shall we get the show started?"
Piemon winked before laughing loudly. The three behind him all rushed forward. Megadramon went straight for Jazarichmon, Megaseadramon went for Paildramon and Jyureimon went for the rest of the Digidestined.
Taichi: "Hikari! Takeru! We'll handle these three! Go put that clown in his place!"
Takeru and Hikari stared at Taichi with wide eyes, before having looks of determination. Hikari and Takeru turned to each other and nodded. Hikari pulled her googles up.
Hikari: "We won't let you down, Onii-Chan, everyone!"
Takeru and Hikari sprinted forward, HolyAngemon and Angewomon with them. They went past the three separate fights taking place, stopping in front of Piemon, who had his arms crossed and a wide grin on his face.
Piemon: "Lord Dagomon told me you could still evolve under the influence of the Dark Ocean. And yet, you don't wish to use your Mega forms against me, why?"
Takeru and Hikari stared at Piemon seriously, not answering his question. Piemon frowned and sighed.
Piemon: "Come on, at least humour me a little. Oh well, I already knew the answer to the question anyways. You don't want to cause unnecessary destruction, and your Digimon would be too big to fight me. Oh well, guess I'll have to settle for fighting only ultimates. Being such a nimble and small Mega really is a perk and a burden at the same time."
Piemon gave a smile before drawing one of his swords. HolyAngemon and Angewomon readied themselves.
HolyAngemon and Angewomon rushed towards Piemon. Piemon grinned and stood there, unfazed. HolyAngemon and Angewomon came from opposite sides, with HolyAngemon slashing with his sword, and Angewomon going in to kick Piemon.
Piemon brought his sword up, clashing with HolyAngemon as he held his other hand up to block Angewomon's kick. He grabbed Angewomon and threw her, while using his other hand to push HolyAngemon back.
HolyAngemon swing his other hand at Piemon, but Piemon ducked under it, dropping his sword in the process. Piemon quickly took advantage of HolyAngemon's loss in balance and grabbed his arm. Piemon quickly flipped HolyAngemon over his shoulder, slamming HolyAngemon into the ground.
Angewomon quickly dashed from behind, trying to hit Piemon, but Piemon ducked under it, grabbing his sword from the ground and hitting Angewomon with the side of his sword. He quickly twirled and backed off from HolyAngemon and Angewomon.
Piemon: "Is that all? Perhaps I am trying a little too seriously."
Takeru and Hikari clenched their Digivices, causing a white light to envelop HolyAngemon and Angewomon. The two Digimon stood up, ready to fight again. Piemon chuckled.
Piemon: "Are you sure that is wise? I don't think you two are in a good state to be doing that right now."
Takeru and Hikari flinched.
Takeru: "What do you mean?"
Piemon: "I know you will get exhausted quickly if you push yourselves so much."
Hikari: "It doesn't matter it's just like every other time we've used this power."
Takeru: "Right, we won't let everyone down!"
Piemon: "No no, I think you misunderstand. I know more about you two than you think. Lord Dagomon has been observing both of you for quite some time."
Piemon smirked.
Piemon: "We know you have been using your powers constantly since the day that Paildramon evolved using your powers."
Takeru and Hikari's eyes widened.
Takeru: "How… How did you…"
Hikari: "Even our brothers and Koushiro didn't realise…"
Piemon: "That little stunt the Digital Being did for you really took a lot from you two, no? You two have been using your powers to keep yourselves stable."
Piemon spun his sword and threw it up, before catching it and sheathing it.
Piemon: "That Digital Being and his master failed. They weren't able to handle your Digivices properly. I do wonder how you two have been able to hold up, especially since your four teammates were consuming your energy when they evolved beyond their Devices' limits."
Takeru and Hikari clenched their fists and slouched a little, finally showing their weakness.
Piemon: "It has indeed been hard on you two, which makes me admire both of you even more. It's a shame we had to meet on opposite sides."
Takeru and Hikari glanced at each other and brought their voices to a whisper.
Hikari: "This is… the longest we've ever needed to use our powers…"
Takeru: "Yeah… you're handling it quite well… but how long more will we be able to go for?"
Hikari: "Thanks, you're handling it quite well too. Will we even last long enough for this battle?"
Takeru: "Have… Hope."
Hikari gave a small smile.
I'm Hikari: "I don't know how long we can last, but we're not going down without a fight, right Keru?"
Takeru: "Not a chance. We won't let Piemon win."
HolyAngemon charged forward, while Angewomon readied her bow. HolyAngemon swung his sword at Piemon. Piemon quickly unsheathed his sword and just barely blocked the attack. Piemon had a small look of shock on his face before quickly regaining his composure.
Piemon glanced past HolyAngemon, seeing Angewomon with her bow drawn. Piemon pushed HolyAngemon back and unsheathed his other sword. He spun it, blocking the arrows Angewomon fired.
Piemon backed off and took a deep breath.
Piemon: "I must say, those powers of yours really are quite amazing. It's a shame you're not at your best right now."
Piemon chuckled and rushed forward. He swung his sword at HolyAngemon. HolyAngemon quickly brought his own sword up and parried the attacks.
HolyAngemon pushed Piemon back and caught his breath. He glanced back at Takeru. Takeru's eyes widened for a moment before he nodded.
HolyAngemon nodded back and quickly charged at Piemon. Piemon blocked the attack with his sword and threw HolyAngemon up. HolyAngemon caught himself and had a small smile. He swung his sword in a circle.
HolyAngemon: "Heaven's Gate!"
The gate appeared above Piemon. HolyAngemon quickly made the gate move behind Piemon, before flying back to the ground. Piemon looked back with widened eyes. The gate opened, causing Piemon to wobble slightly before he regained his balance and grounded himself properly.
Piemon: "So you choose to use this as your last resort? Interesting."
HolyAngemon turned to Angewomon and they nodded to each other. Angewomon readied her bow as HolyAngemon rushed forward.
HolyAngemon swung his sword at Piemon. Peimon was doing his best to keep his balance while countering HolyAngemon's assault. HolyAngemon slashed up and flew up, giving an opening to Angewomon. Angewomon shot multiple arrows which Piemon did his best to parry.
HolyAngemon came down from above, slashing at Piemon. Piemon desperately swung his sword trying to block HolyAngemon's attacks. Angewomon brought her arms in front of her.
Angewomon: "Heaven's Charm!"
HolyAngemon quickly backed off, leaving a surprised Piemon. Piemon was hit by the attack and was sent towards the gate.
Piemon was about to enter the gate.
But it's never that simple, is it?
Takeru and Hikari fell to their knees, both panting hard. HolyAngemon and Angewomon reverted to Patamon and Plotmon. The gate disappeared, just before Piemon entered it.
Piemon caught himself and flipped himself upright, landing on his feet. He breathed a sigh of relief.
Piemon: "Wow, I really underestimated you two. You almost had me. Just one more second and I would've been a goner."
Takeru and Hikari looked up and grit their teeth.
Takeru: "We… just needed… a little… more time…"
Hikari: "So… close…"
Piemon smirked.
Piemon: "That was really fun. You two are really amazing. Unfortunately, I will have to end this now, unless you have some other way to stop me?"
Patamon and Plotmon went in front of their partners protectively.
Takeru and Hikari clenched their Digivices.
Takeru: "We won't give up!"
Hikari: "Not when everyone is counting on us!"
"Patamon Evolution! Angemon!"
"Plotmon Evolution! Tailmon!"
Piemon chuckled and shook his head.
Piemon: "I admire your tenacity, but you really don't stand a chance like that. Perhaps there is something else you can try?"
Piemon looked at Takeru, as if he was suggesting something. Angemon followed Piemon's gaze and immediately had a look of shock. Angemon quickly went to Takeru and placed his hands on Takeru's shoulders.
Angemon: "No! Don't do this, Takeru!"
Takeru: "Angemon… if I do this… I can buy you some time…"
Tailmon turned to them.
Tailmon: "Don't be stupid, Takeru! This isn't like last time! Piemon is going to kill you!"
Piemon: "Come on, I won't kill him instantly. I want to have fun above all else. It wouldn't be fun if I just killed him. After all, it's more fun when your opponent is the same strength as you, right Takeru?"
Takeru's eyes widened.
Takeru: "How… How long have you been watching us?"
Piemon: "For far too long."
Angemon looked at Piemon angrily, before moving his staff in front of him. Half of it burst into feathers and went into his arm, while the other stayed behind. He passed it to Takeru and turned to Tailmon.
Angemon: "Let's go, the quicker we help the others, the quicker we can get back here."
Tailmon growled and turned to Takeru.
Tailmon: "You better not die, Takeru! I won't forgive you if you do!"
Takeru gave a small smile as Tailmon jumped onto Angemon's shoulder. Angemon gave a small nod to Takeru before flying over to Jyureimon.
Takeru turned to Hikari. Hikari wrapped her arms around his neck and gave him a quick peck.
Hikari: "I believe in you, you can do this Keru."
Takeru: "Thanks, Hika. I'll do my best."
Hikari moved back as Takeru stood in front of her with Angemon's staff in his hands.
Piemon had a wide grin.
Piemon: "Now then, shall we begin?"
Piemon drew one of his swords and held it in front of him. Takeru braced himself and stared Piemon down.
The group of first-generation Digidestined were all fighting against Jyureimon.
Jyureimon was able to handle them somewhat easily, thanks to the level difference.
Kabuterimon and Greymon attacked Jyureimon from the front while Garurumon and Birdramon attacked from behind. Ikkakumon provided support from range.
The Digidestined all stayed back trying to formulate a plan.
Koushiro: "Any good ideas? Other than just hitting him harder…"
Taichi: "Would it be possible for Kabuterimon and Ikkakumon to provide a distraction?"
Joe: "Probably, but why?"
Taichi: "It's a tree. Birdramon, Garurumon and Greymon all use fire."
Yamato: "Well, it's not like we have any other plans."
Sora: "Let's do it!"
Jyureimon pushed all the Digimon back, causing them to land next to their partners. The Digidestined quickly told their partners the plan and they went into action.
Kabuterimon flew up and attacked Jyureimon, while Ikkakumon charged and slammed into Jyureimon. Jyureimon looked annoyed as he blocked the attacks.
Greymon, Garurumon and Birdramon went from behind and attacked as well.
Greymon: "Mega Flame!"
Garurumon: "Fox Fire!"
Birdramon: "Meteor Wing!"
The attacks hit Jyureimon causing him to writhe in pain. He quickly did his best to put out the fire, giving the Digimon an opportunity to charge their attacks once again.
Greymon: "Mega Flame!"
Garurumon: "Fox Fire!"
Birdramon: "Meteor Wing!"
Kabuterimon: "Mega Blaster!"
Ikkakumon: "Harpoon Vulcan!"
The attacks all hit Jyureimon, causing a cloud of smoke to form around him. The Digimon stood around, ready for Jyureimon to come out of the smoke.
Suddenly, vines shot out from the smoke. The Digimon quickly dodged it and backed away after using their claws and talons to slash at the vines. Jyureimon came out of the smoke with a frown.
Jyureimon: "I can see why Lord Dagomon told us to not underestimate you, Digidestined. That should have caught at least one of you. You all truly have quite a lot of battle experience."
The Digidestined grit their teeth.
Taichi: "All that, and he comes out of it like nothing even happened!"
Sora: "Don't worry, Taichi. We'll find a way to beat him."
Koushiro: "What else can we use against him..?"
The Digidestined tried to think of a plan as the Digimon rushed back in to fight Jyureimon. Jyureimon growled and began to fight much more seriously. Within seconds, he managed to knock all of the Digimon to the ground.
Jyureimon: "Tch I don't see how Piemon finds fun in lowering yourself for your opponent. I think the thrill of crushing your opponent is a much better feeling."
The Digidestined were shocked at seeing their Digimon defeated so easily.
Yamato: "Tch What now?!"
Joe: "He's too strong!"
Taichi: "Not again! Why can't we be at our maximum! If we could just evolve we would wipe the floor with this guy!"
Sora: "Taichi! Calm down!"
Koushiro: "Taichi…"
"It's the same as when we lost him… we can't fight back because we can't evolve… what do we do..?"
Jyureimon began to advance on the Digidestined.
Jyureimon: "Now then, who wants to be the first victim?"
Jyureimon chuckled loudly, not realising the figure flying towards him from behind.
Voice: "Heaven's Knuckle!"
Jyureimon was hit from behind and staggered forward. He felt something small land on him and immediately started to feel pain. Tailmon had landed on him and was furiously clawing at him. Angemon quickly flew in front of Jyureimon and delivered an uppercut to Jyureimon. Tailmon quickly jumped off and landed next to Angemon.
Yamato: "Angemon!? And Tailmon!?"
Taichi: "But if you're here then… what happened to Hikari and Takeru!?"
Angemon: "Don't worry about the two of them. Focus here first."
Tailmon: "We will end Jyureimon quickly and then help the rest. Hikari and Takeru are buying time for us."
Taichi: "You just left-"
Angemon: "I trust in Takeru. They will get out of this. Both of them."
Tailmon: "The sooner we finish, the sooner we get to them."
The Digidestined had shocked looks on their face, but renewed determination burned within them.
Paildramon blocked as Megaseadramon slammed into him. Paildramon pushed Megaseadramon back and assumed a battle stance.
Paildramon: "I'm not going to let you win."
Megaseadramon: "I like your enthusiasm. Let's see if you can fight as good as you can talk."
Paildramon: "One of your kind already tried to take out my partner. I won't go easy on you!"
Megaseadramon chuckled and rushed forward. Paildramon jumped over Megaseadramon and slammed down on his back.
Megaseadramon writhed in pain before rapidly spinning, sending Paildramon off. Paildramon immediately brought his hands to his blasters.
Paildramon: "Desperado Blaster!"
The bullets peppered Megaseadramon. Megaseadramon quickly brought his horn forward and sent a lightning blast towards Paildramon. Paildramon swiped at it, dissipating the energy.
Megaseadramon: "Tch, You're strong, I'll give you that."
Paildramon's eyes sharpened.
Paildramon: "I don't care what you have to say."
Megaseadramon: "Just because another Megaseadramon was bad to you doesn't mean we're all bad."
Paildramon gave a blank look.
Megaseadramon: "Ok, that wasn't the best argument to give, but you don't have to be so uptight about it."
Paildramon assumed a battle stance again.
Megaseadramon: "Piemon is the one who plays around a lot, but we aren't that bad as a group. We would be fine with being friends, if only you didn't have a target on your head."
Paildramon raised an eye.
Paildramon: "What do you mean?"
Megaseadramon: "We're like a mercenary group. We kill any Digimon if we are requested to, no questions asked. Although, we haven't been able to do that much since those Holy beasts banished us to the Dark Ocean."
Paildramon: "Is that so?"
Megaseadramon: "I would say it's been almost a decade since then, but whatever. Lord Dagomon put a target on you Digidestined, and we will fulfil it."
Megaseadramon roared and charged forward towards Paildramon. Paildramon grabbed his blasters and shot at Megaseadramon. Megaseadramon weaved through the blasts and slammed into Paildramon.
Paildramon was sent back and landed next to Daisuke and Ken.
Daisuke: "Paildramon!"
Ken: "Are you ok?"
Paildramon: "Yeah… he just caught me off guard. I was a little confused."
Daisuke: "Confused?"
Paildramon: "Yeah, I'll tell you later."
Ken: "Be careful, Paildramon. Whatever he told you, it could be a lie."
Paildramon: "I saw his eyes. He wasn't lying."
Paildramon rushed towards Megaseadramon and hit him. Megaseadramon's eyes opened in rage and he threw Paildramon away from him. Megaseadramon was about to fire a blast at Paildramon. Paildramon braced himself, but both fighters were surprised as multiple explosions hit Megaseadramon.
Megaseadramon came out of the smoke without damage and looked to the side, alongside a confused Paildramon. Before Paildramon could see what fired the explosions, Megaseadramon was already speeding towards it.
Paildramon rushed to Megaseadramon, trying to protect… something. Paildramon didn't even know what Megaseadramon was going for, but he was going to protect it anyways.
Paildramon flew in front of Megaseadramon and swung his fist at Megaseadramon's face. Megaseadramon recoiled back and growled. Megaseadramon was about to charge forward, and Paildramon braced himself, but both suddenly flinched as they heard a deafening roar.
Miyako and Iori were trying their best to see the fight, but Jazarichmon and Megadramon were too high up to see properly. They could only see the occasional flash or hear the occasional roar.
Up in the skies, Jazarichmon and Megadramon had been constantly clashing with each other. They were in a constant dogfight, that had been going on for quite a long time.
Jazarichmon was currently in front, Jazarichmon growled.
"He's tough, I'll give him that. I won't give up. We can't lose here!"
Jazarichmon pulled his wings back and quickly ended up behind Megadramon. Jazarichmon brought his tail forward.
Jazarichmon: "N.S.B.M!"
The laser flew forward, with Megadramon just barely dodging it. Jazarichmon rushed forward with his tail in front of him.
"I'm not done yet!"
Jazarichmon slashed down with his tail, hitting Megadramon. Megadramon roared as he began to plummet to the ground. Jazarichmon saw his opportunity and rushed down with Megadramon.
Jazarichmon brought his tail in front of him and constantly dashed across Megadramon, slashing him each time he passed by, resulting in a relentless assault as Megadramon fell to the ground, disoriented and unable to protect himself.
Just as Megadramon was about to hit the ground, he managed to right himself and turned his blasters to the ground. He blasted with them, and managed to break his fall. Megadramon growled and roared at Jazarichmon. Jazarichmon landed in front of his partners.
Both Jazarichmon and Megadramon were panting, but Megadramon clearly sustained more damage, with his entire body being covered in slash marks. Megadramon roared and brought his blaster in front of him, about to fire at Jazarichmon.
Jazarichmon wrapped himself around his partners, but no shots were fired. Explosions were heard, but they weren't directed at Jazarichmon. Jazarichmon looked up to see a cloud of smoke where Megadramon was at. Megadramon came out of the smoke and roared.
Jazarichmon prepared himself to charge forward, with Megadramon searching for its attacker. Megadramon spotted its attacker and was about to rush towards it, but he had to cover his ears as a deafening roar sounded across the battlefield.
Takeru was sweating. He had some form of experience fighting with Angemon's staff, but that was different from now. Last time, he was facing those shadowy figures from the Dark Ocean, but now he was facing against Piemon.
Piemon took note of it and chuckled.
Piemon: "Relax. I already told you. I won't use all of my power. After all, fights are more fun when you are evenly matched with your opponents. You've said it, I've said it, and I believe it. So let's get this show started, shall we?"
Takeru gulped and steeled himself. He cautiously walked towards Piemon, constantly on guard. Piemon grinned and rushed forward, at a speed easy to register.
Takeru flinched and brought the staff in front of him. Takeru quickly managed to parry all of Piemon's attacks, even managing to push him back on the last parry.
Piemon: "Come now, it's not a fight if you're only defending!"
Piemon brought himself into a fighting stance and wiggled his finger, signaling for Takeru to come for him.
Takeru grit his teeth and hesitantly walked forward. He swung the staff with all his might, trying to swing as fast and as hard as he possibly could. Piemon parried the first hit, having a little shock. Piemon got hit but quickly recovered and managed to parry all the rest of the hits.
Piemon brought his free hand to where he had been hit.
Piemon: "Haha, I must admit, those powers of your's really do make you a lot tougher. I'm holding back a lot, but that actually stung a little."
Piemon grinned and charged forward. Takeru brought his staff up defensively. He managed to block Piemon's hits, but Piemon had a new plan. After an attack, Piemon suddenly flipped over Takeru. Takeru looked with wide eyes as Piemon landed and swung his sword. Takeru quickly spun around and blocked the attack.
Piemon quickly rushed behind Takeru and slashed quickly. Takeru was just able to turn around and block the attack.
However, Takeru was sent back, just in front of Hikari. Takeru opened his eyes and they went wide. The staff had a crack on it. Piemon had a frown.
Piemon: "Oh dear. You must forgive me. It's been a while since I've had a proper fight. I didn't gauge my strength properly there. Anyways, can you start making this an actual fight? I've been looking forward to this for a while and you are certainly disappointing me a little."
Takeru hesistantly got into a battle stance, however, several explosions hit Piemon. Takeru had a shocked expression as he looked at the cloud of smoke.
Piemon was surprised to be suddenly hit by multiple explosions. It didn't hurt him, but it did shock him slightly. Piemon emerged from the smoke and turned to where the attacks had come from. Several tanks had assembled on the road, aimed at the different groups of dark masters, excluding Jyureimon.
Piemon: "Well well well, what do we have here? Some unwanted pests interrupting my battle? Perhaps I'll teach them a lesson!"
Piemon extended his hand out towards the tanks, sending an air blast towards them. Piemon began to hit the tanks individually.
Takeru: "No!"
Piemon turned to Takeru with a frown on his face.
Takeru: "Stop it!"
Hikari's hands went up to her mouth as it opened wide. Piemon had a frown on his face, glaring at Takeru and his sword was no longer in his hands. Takeru's eyes opened wide as he fell backwards. The staff in his hand dropped to the ground.
Takeru hit the ground, with Piemon's sword in his chest.
Hikari: "TAKERU!"
Paildramon and Jazarichmon's battles were too far away to hear the commotion, but the first-generation Digidestined heard Hikari's scream. Angemon shuddered as he saw the scene before him.
Angemon clutched his head and let out a defeaning roar, catching the attention of everyone on the battlefield.
Piemon sighed as his sword flew back to him.
Piemon: "You were really starting to get annoying. You disappoint me in our fight, and then you try to stop my fun."
Hikari had tears in her eyes as she bent over Takeru. Takeru's wound was slowly healing itself thanks to their powers, but he was weak and in no condition to continue buying time for them.
Hikari: "T-Takeru…"
Takeru: "H-Hika… I… I'll be… fine…"
Hikari had a small smile.
Hikari: "I know you'll be… let me handle this."
Takeru: "H-Hika..?"
Hikari: "You're always protecting me. It's my turn to protect you."
Hikari stood grabbed the staff from the ground and stood up. She turned to Piemon with a dark look on her face.
Piemon: "Oh? What a plot twist! The princess is going to protect the knight instead? I love this drama!"
Hikari stared blankly at Piemon. Hikari slowly stepped towards Piemon.
Hikari: "The Light exists to protect life. It protects the present and the future."
Piemon looked confused.
Hikari brought her head up and looked at Piemon. Her eyes full of rage and hatred. An aura started to appear around Hikari. However, it wasn't the same pure white light it usually was. This time, it was dark, cold and seemed like an unending void.
Hikari: "You don't deserve the Light."
Piemon sighed and swung his sword down at a much slower speed than before. Piemon had a shocked expression as Hikari turned to the side and leaned back, swiftly dodging the sword.
Hikari pushed the staff forcefully into Piemon's stomach. Piemon flinched backwards, clutching his stomach, experiencing pain as he wasn't prepared for the attack. He looked up and saw Hikari right in front of him.
Hikari swung the staff down forcefully, hitting Piemon on the head. Hikari quickly swung the staff upwards, causing Piemon to fly slightly off the ground and fall back. Piemon picked himself back up with rage.
Piemon: "You wretched little-"
Piemon couldn't finish as his eyes opened wide. Piemon quickly jumped backwards, just barely dodging a large hand, which smashed into the road. Piemon looked up, seeing the large figure of DoneDevimon. DoneDevimon's eyes contained nothing but rage.
Hikari quickly came back to her senses and shook her head. She quickly ran back to Takeru's side and fell to her knees.
She looked to the other members on the battlefield, seeing DarkKnightmon brutally slash Megaseadramon, instantly killing him. All of the first generation Digidestined were rushing towards her with their partners.
It seemed that Jyureimon was destroyed quickly. Either by DarkKnightmon or DoneDevimon. Hikari didn't know or bother to think about. Hikari looked back to DoneDevimon and Piemon.
Piemon had a desperate look on his face as he began to jump around, trying to avoid DoneDevimon's hands. DoneDevimon roared and two large hands of miasma appeared behind him. He brought them down at an incredible speed, hitting Piemon.
As DoneDevimon raised the hands up, all that remained were data particles. The hands dissipated as DoneDevimon roared. He turned to the other tanks on the road. In a blind rage, he launched himself towards them. Hikari's face was tear-stricken.
"What… What have I done..? Please… anyone… help us… please… save us!"
A small light came from Takeru and Hikari's Digivice and floated in front of Hikari. Hikari's lips turned up in a small smile.
Hikari: "Thank… you…"
The light split into two and went towards Taichi and Yamato. The light went into their Digivices as Hikari collapsed on Takeru. The Digidestined reached Hikari and Takeru, Taichi and Yamato quickly picking up their siblings.
Taichi: "Hikari! Hikari!"
Yamato: "Takeru! Tell me you're alright!"
Hikari's eyes opened slightly.
Hikari: "Onii-Chan…"
Taichi: "Hikari! Thank goodness!"
Joe quickly went over to Takeru and placed his finger on Takeru's neck.
Joe: "He'll be fine. He still has a pulse, and it's strong too."
Yamato: "Piemon… He will pay!"
Hikari: "Piemon's… gone…"
The Digidestined looked up and saw DoneDevimon smashing down on the tanks.
Joe: "DoneDevimon…"
Koushiro: "He's in a blind rage…"
Yamato: "Again… he's in a blind rage again!"
Taichi: "We have to stop him!"
Taichi and Yamato ran forward towards DoneDevimon.
Sora: "Taichi! Yamato!"
Greymon and Garurumon ran in front of their partners. Taichi and Yamato looked to each other and nodded.
Taichi: "Even if we can't evolve!"
Yamato: "We won't give up!"
Their Digivices shone, with Greymon and Garurumon being enveloped in a white light.
Greymon: "This power…"
Garurumon: "No doubt about it!"
Greymon/Garurumon: "It's the Holy Digimon!"
"Greymon Super-Evolution! MetalGreymon!"
"Garurumon Super-Evolution! WereGarurumon!"
Metalgreymon brought his non-metal arm forward, forming the alterous. WereGarurumon grew in size, and he went into his Sagittarius form. WereGarurumon reached back and grabbed two of the plates, forming swords with them.
Metalgreymon aimed and fired at DoneDevimon. DoneDevimon got hit and turned around. His eyes widened as he saw the two. He clutched his head as memories started to fill his mind.
He saw Metalgreymon and WereGarurumon running towards him. He saw when they defeated him when he was NeoDevimon. He saw an enraged Metalgreymon. He saw Taichi infected by the miasma.
As he came back from his memories, he saw MetalGreymon and WereGarurumon against him once again, and he saw the same angry face of Taichi. The only difference was Taichi wasn't infected with the miasma this time.
DoneDevimon roared and charged forward. WereGarurumon brought his swords forward and blocked DoneDevimon's fist. Metalgreymon fired another blast at DoneDevimon.
DoneDevimon used his free hand to block the blast and backed off. He cackled and charged forward again. Only this time, he was blocked by a large lance. DoneDevimon was pushed back and DarkKnightmon was standing next to MetalGreymon and WereGarurumon.
Metalgreymon: "Didn't think we would ever be fighting on the same side of the battlefield."
DarkKnightmon: "Hmph."
The trio charged forward, with WereGarurumon sending his plates out so he could jump on them. MetalGreymon flew to the side, while DarkKnightmon charged straight ahead.
DoneDevimon roared and slammed his fist into DarkKnightmon. DarkKnightmon turned and blocked it with his shield. He swung his lance forward, hitting DoneDevimon. Metalgreymon attacked from the side, while WereGarurumon attacked from above.
DoneDevimon was engulfed in smoke as the trio backed off. Just as DoneDevimon tried to come out of the smoke, he was peppered with even more attacks.
Voice: "Desperado Blaster!"
Voice: "N.S.B.M!"
The two attacks hit DoneDevimon but DoneDevimon seemed completely unharmed from any of the previous assaults.
Daisuke, Ken, Miyako and Iori all ran up to the others.
Koushiro: "We need a new plan. These five are the only ones that stand a chance, but we need more firepower."
WereGarurumon landed back next to Yamato.
WereGarurumon: "Yamato, do you think 'that' will work?"
Yamato's eyes widened a little.
Yamato: "It could. Let's try it."
Yamato brought his phone out and pointed it towards WereGarurumon. WereGarurumon was enveloped in a golden light.
"WereGarurumon Mega-Evolution! CresGarurumon!"
DoneDevimon flinched backwards before cackling. DoneDevimon and CresGarurumon charged forward. CresGarurumon slashed upwards, leaving a gash in DoneDevimon's chest. DoneDevimon flinched backwards.
Yamato: "We need to stop him without hurting him too much. It's still Patamon in there."
Taichi: "How do we do that..?"
Koushiro: "The only thing I can think of is knocking him out, but that isn't a very good option."
Voice: "Let… me… try…"
The Digidestined all turned around to the source of the voice, seeing a barely conscious Takeru.
Yamato: "Takeru!"
Takeru: "Onii-Chan… I'm… fine…"
Yamato: "You can barely even sit up!"
Takeru: "Then… help… me… I can… try to… handle… DoneDevimon…"
Yamato quickly went over to support Takeru. The two of them went over to where CresGarurumon was standing. DoneDevimon picked himself up and started to slowly advance towards CresGarurumon.
Upon seeing Takeru, DoneDevimon's eyes widened before they turned into rage. DoneDevimon wasn't in the best state of mind and saw anyone near Takeru as an enemy. He started to rush over.
Takeru: "Devimon… it's over… I'm fine…"
DoneDevimon stopped in his tracks, just in front of Takeru. Takeru attempted to walk forward with Yamato's help. Takeru placed his palm on DoneDevimon.
Takeru: "I'm fine… it's over…"
DoneDevimon began to calm down, his breathing slowed to normal, his eyes seemed kinder.
DoneDevimon started to revert and became an unconscious Patamon. Yamato quickly moved over and caught Patamon.
Takeru: "Thanks… Onii-Chan…"
Takeru passed out, as the rest of the Digidestined breathed sighs of relief.
Voice: "Over there! Cease fire! They have hostages!"
CresGarurumon quickly went in front of the Digidestined protectively, seeing some tanks and military officers aiming at them.
Officer: "Back away from the children!"
Voice: "Stand down!"
The officers turned towards the voice.
Officer: "Ms Himekawa from information processing? You shouldn't be here it's dangerous!"
Himekawa: "Stand down. They aren't our enemies. I believe you were tasked to help a group? This is the group."
Officer: "H-how did you know? How can you be so sure?"
Himekawa: "Stand down. I'll handle them. On the other hand, I could have a nice talk with our superiors-"
The officer swiftly gave commands for their group to leave. Himekawa walked over to the Digidestined.
Koushiro: "Who are you?"
Himekawa: "Maki Himekawa. I'm an agent of the National Data Processing Bureau."
Koushiro: "How can we trust you?"
Himekawa: "My unit is responsible for handling our data, and a few years ago there was a certain… incident involving your group. The data for said incident does not seem to exist but there will always be people that remember, me included."
Koushiro's eyes widened.
Himekawa: "You don't need to worry, I'm on your side."
Himekawa glanced to Takeru and Hikari.
Himekawa: "I believe we should talk somewhere else, perhaps… my office?"
The Digidestined stared at her in silence. Himekawa sighed.
Himekawa: "If you still don't trust me, you can call Ms Takaishi."
Yamato: "Ms Taka- my mom?"
Himekawa: "Yes, it would be easier if Takeru was awake, but this is the only other way I'm going to gain your trust."
Yamato quickly brought out his cell phone and called his mom. She picked up.
Ms Takaishi: "Yamato?"
Friendship: "Hi, mom. Do you know a Ms Himekawa?"
Ms Takaishi: "Ms Himekawa? Do you know her full name?"
Friendship: "Maki Himekawa."
Ms Takaishi: "Can you pass the phone to her?"
Yamato hesitantly passed the phone over. After a short while of talking, Himekawa passed the phone back.
Ms Takaishi: "You can trust Himekawa. Isn't Takeru with you? He knows her as well."
Friendship: "Erm… I'll explain later… there's a lot going on right now, mom…"
Ms Takaishi: "Alright, but is Takeru safe?"
Friendship: "Yeah, He'll explain better to you when he's home."
Yamato and Ms Takaishi exchanged quick goodbyes before Yamato turned to the Ddigidestined.
Yamato: "We can trust her."
Himekawa: "Alright then, follow me."
The Digidestined followed Himekawa into a van and they sat in silence as they were transported.
That's the end of this chapter. :D
Honestly, I was kinda just writing. I didn't even realise how long this chapter became hehe. :P
I wanted to make Piemon a character who is playful but strong. I also wanted him to seem like someone who would fight as fairly as possible if his opponent was weaker than him, unless you bore him or annoy him enough, then he will use his full power. It's similar to Ghost game's Piemon in that regard, where he was willing to play a card game where both sides have an equal chance of winning, instead of just having a proper fight which he knew he would win.
