As Arcturusmon and the various Dark Tribe forces leapt into action, Arcanadramon, MagnaVeedramon, Lightbearer Ophanimon, SacredPhoenixmon, MysticSakuyamon, CrimsonAldamon, GaleSilphymon, Marcus, Sagemon and Jeri all took to the air, while Samudramon, Medieval Gallantmon, Yoshi, LordShoutmon, ShaolinArresterdramon, AncientMervamon, ShogunOujamon and BardMusimon slid down the side of the ridge, the eight non-flying heroes and heroines landing before the horde of fiery creatures that continued toward charge at them.

"Magna Saber!"

"Cross Slicer!"

"Noble Strike!"

"Blazing Sabers!"

"Blazing Blade!"

Moving as one and fighting back, MagnaVeedramon extended his energy sabers from the bracelets set upon his gauntlets, while CrimsonAldamon brought out his wrist blades, before the two heroes then shot forward.

Cutting through a large number of the winged imp creatures, Samudramon, Medieval Gallantmon and Marcus aided their allies, the trio expressing their great might and superior power as they cut through a large number of the rushing enemies that charged toward them.

Turning around, however, the heroes expressed a shared confusion as, instead of bursting into Data particles, their enemies seemed to burn up into dark flames which left nothing in their wake.

Although this phenomenon was concerning, the heroes and heroines remained refocused on the still overwhelming numbers opposing them.

"Divine Calling!" Lightbearer Ophanimon declared.

Aiding MagnaVeedramon and their friends, the combined form of Kari and Gatomon summoned several rings of light around her being, which she then cast forth and unleashed several powerful blasts of pure light energy at the mass of enemies just as SacredPhoenixmon and MysticSakuyamon came up beside her and acted as her support.

"Sacred Flame!"

"Full Spirit Wave!"

Unleashing their combination of flame and mystical based attacks, SacredPhoenixmon unleashed a torrent of flame from her mouth, which was followed up by MysticSakuyamon, who held her staff up and summoned a mass of fox spirits that shot toward their foes, cutting through the demonic warriors and their imp allies with ease.

"Inferno Strike!"

To his mighty bellow, CrimsonAldamon shot past Lightbearer Ophanimon, SacredPhoenixmon and MysticSakuyamon, his body consumed in flames as he moved like a fireball toward his foes, while GaleSilphymon flew behind him, acting as his back up.

"Shooting Star Strike!" The Warrior of Wind then called with might, infusing her windmill shuriken with her elemental power, before throwing the weaponry forward, which circled around CrimsonAldamon, the attacks combining as the Warrior of Fire shot passed a large group of the flying imps and burning them up in the process.

Despite their unified teamwork and coordinated attacks, from the smoke, more of the winged beasts flew out and began to circle themselves around Lightbearer Ophanimon, SacredPhoenixmon and MysticSakuyamon.

Gathering fire within their hands, the imps fought back as they unleashed their infernal barrage upon the heroines.

"Spirit Ring!" MysticSakuyamon exclaimed in response as she brought her staff up once again and formed a barrier of mystical energy around her and her friends, protecting the girls from the blazing barrage as the imps continued in their assault.

"Ultimate Search Strike!" The combined voice of Haru and Gatchmon then declared.

Aiding the girls, hundreds of blue energy blasts struck down from the skies above, raining down upon the winged imps, who were sought out and destroyed.

Unable to escape Sagemon's attack, the imps cried and screamed out in clear agony as they too met their ends.

Remaining active, Sagemon then flew down to aid his friends below, his staff turning into a blade of energy as he declared. "Sage Cutter!"

Swinging his blade, Sagemon cut through a group of the fiery fiends that had trapped several Dark Tribe Digimon, who raised their blades as their way to salute the legendary hero for his selfless bravery as the Dark Digimon continued to fight back against the infernal invaders.

"Corona Dash!" Marcus then announced as his entire being was covered in flames, before the Fire Knight shot forward and cut his way through a large group of the infernal warriors who dissolved into flames from Marcus' mighty power.

Continuing to grow in their numbers, many more of the infernal creatures surrounded the hero with the intent to put an end to his life once and for all.

"Nature's Wrath!" Yoshi then announced in retaliation.

Continuing to aid and support her boyfriend throughout his moments of thickheadedness, Yoshi brought her arms up and caused dozens of vines to erupt from beneath the infernal forces and to then strangle them.

Crushing her enemies within the vines, Yoshi grouped up and joined Marcus in his fight.

"Thorn Saber!" She announced, summoning a series of vines around her arms, which she waved around the area, slicing through the blazing imp-like entities.

Nearby and showing their own power, LordShoutmon, ShaolinArresterdramon and AncientMervamon worked together as they too fought off the infernal creatures moving to attack them.

"Victory Slasher!"

"Mythic Strike!"

"Skydive Force!"

Moving together, LordShoutmon and ShaolinArresterdramon rushed at their foes, striking their enemies with their mighty weaponry and sheer power, while AncientMervamon leapt high into the skies before she brought her blade down and the her enemies, her great power sending a devastating shockwave that tore through the area,scattering and disorganizing the infernal creatures as the trio continued to stand and to push their foes back.

Not too far away, BardMusimon showed his skills throughout his enthusiastic and upbeat attitude as he withdrew his guitar and began to strum along the cords, producing a devastating tune.

"Rhythmic Stream!" Hen announced as his song sent out a great shockwave of sound, the musical Appmon gaining a big grin on his face to see many of the imps and infernal warriors crying out and gripping their ears as they tried to resist the power of his attack, but found BardMusimon's frequency based attack disrupt their body structure and to then burst into flames.

Following in their friend's example and showing their combined force, ShogunOujamon leapt over BardMusimon, their four blades drawn and ready to strike.

"Savage Slasher!" The fusion of Eri and Dokamon then declared.

Swinging their blades in a circular motion as they cut through a group of the infernal warriors, before slamming their blades into the ground and drawing the golden blow from their back, ShogunOujamon continued to show his supreme might against his foes.

"Golden Arrow!" ShogunOujamon then announced.

Releasing the string and launching a massive arrow of pure energy, which shot through a group of Inderal warriors, the power of ShogunOujamon's attack sent them flying backward and to quickly dissolve into flames.

Remaining strong but also showing his support as he regrouped with ShogunOujamon, BardMusimon joined the warrior Appmon and flashed them a supportive thumbs up.

Back on the ridge and within the energy barrier, meanwhile, TK, Catherine and the other newcomers to Witchelny watched on with shock and awe at the battle raging below, to the sights of their friends pushing these unknown creatures back with little to no effort.

"This is awesome! Where's the popcorn?!" Terriermon questioned as he expressed his clear and understandable excitement, a thought that was shared by many in the group.

"Awesome is... a word we could use." Koichi remarked in agreement as he and Tommy did their best not to take in the exotic features of GaleSilphymon as she flew by, expressing a further grace, skill and beauty within her appearance.

Looking away, the group then watched as Jeri landed in the middle of a large group of the infernal creatures, before bringing her magical swords together and swinging them around with a grace and skill never seen within the brown haired Digimon Tamer.

Sending out a blast of golden energy that took the form of a lion as it slashed through the enemy, the attack not only startled the remainder of the infernal warriors, but it further amazed Henry, Terriermon and the others to see the power the young girl had possessed.

"Wow, I guess her time here really did help with Jeri's confidence." Lopmon found she had to say with a remaining awe as she, the other Digimon Tamers and their partners around her all shared in and nodded in agreement.

"That and rustling around in Chumley's sheets every night must've helped too." Kazu added absentmindedly, before the brown haired Digimon Tamer let out a startled and pain filled yelp as Henry slapped him in the back of the head, this causing Kazu to look back at Henry and to yell. "What was that for?!"

In front of both, Suzie's face turned bright red from the mental imagery now in her mind, while stealing a glance between Cody and Tommy, who were thankfully still focused on the battle before them.

Paying no attention to the arguments amongst the unknown humans and their pets, Arcturusmon remained focused on his prime objective, in eliminating his enemies.

"Black Death!" The Dark Digimon bellowed as the drills on his hands spun rapidly, before he rushed forward at great speed and slammed his drill-like weapons through his foes with a dark delight, showing the twisted pleasures Arcturusmon seemed to gain from felling his enemies, just as he did as GulusGammamon so long ago.

Above Arcturusmon, Arcanadramon focused upon the battle, but to ensure those he cared about, both friend and ally alike remained unharmed as his focused energy on the foes around him.

"Arcane Judgement!" The mystic Digimon declared as he held his staff upward and attacked.

Gathering energy at the tip and forming a sphere of energy from his weapon, which then broke into dozens of energy blasts, the energy rained down and struck down many of the infernal creatures, taking out a large horde that were overwhelming the Dark Tribe Digimon below.

Ending his attack, Arcanadramon then watched as MagnaVeedramon and Lightbearer Ophanimon flew past him, the pair moving in perfect sync with one another as they fought against the winged imps opposing them.

"Magna Saber!"

"Striking Light!"

Remaining united as one, the two Light Digimon cut through many of the winged fiends, their attack and flight patterns acting almost as if they knew what the other was thinking and knew the perfect method to follow up such an attack.

Staying together and hovering back to back as a swarm of the winged imps surrounded them, the infernal enemies looked ready to unleash a great fiery barrage at the pair.

"Holy Strike!"

"Holy Judgement!"

As MagnaVeedramon gathered light energy into his chest, the rings around Lightbearer Ophanimon merged into one large ring before her, where both Digimon unleashed their attacks, both spinning together as they annihilated their foes in a single sweeping strike of light energy, the sight dazzling to the Digidestined in the barrier from the power and further unification of the Digimon of Miracles and of Light's strength.

"Wow…" Mimi, Palmon, Izzy and Tentomon could only say in awe as they watched the battle, while TK and Patamon looked on in shared amazement at how well MagnaVeedramon and Lightbearer Ophanimon worked together.

"Incroyable!" Catherine and Floramon said as one, the excitement evident as they spoke in their native tongue to the further strengths that their friends continued to show.

Finished with their attacks and as they continued to fight, a nagging issue kept entering MagnaVeedramon's head, one he needed answered.

"Hey, are any of you guys getting any info on these things? I'm not seeing anything from my D-Bracer." The Holy Knight Digimon found himself questioning, his thoughts directed toward his fellow heroes and heroines, who then shared in MagnaVeedramon's perplexion.

"I'm not getting anything about these guys either." MedievalGallantmon commented in reply as he swung his halberd toward his foes, as well as blocking a strike from a series of claws and blades in the process.

"Nothing here either." Jeri then added as she too looked to her D-Bracer in confusion and found no info on her foes.

"They are not Digimon or Appmon!" Arcanadramon told the heroes and heroines as he unleashed a blast of energy at the invaders, his words causing MagnaVeedramon, Lightbearer Ophanimon and the others more familiar with Witchleny to express their growing and understandable surprise.

"I will explain later, keep fighting!" The mystical Digimon then promised, knowing that now wasn't the ideal time to chat.

Nodding in reply and sharing in his agreement, MagnaVeedramon and the others returned to the fight, only to stop as they felt something wrong in the air, feeling the unknown energies around them began to intensify.

It was then that the heroes, heroines and their allies saw a large void rift then open not too far from their current location, before a massive and terrifying figure emerged from the void with a loud battle cry and a great blaze of fire.

Swinging a large, serrated and flaming sword around them and bellowing with a dark laugh as those present got a good look at the figure, MagnaVeedramon and the others knew they were up against a greater force.

Astride a gigantic horse made of fire and brimstone, the being resembled that of an infernal knight, with fire coming out of the seams along his armour, alongside the skull-like shoulderpads he sported.

A flaming cloak was set upon the being's back, along with two large horn-like spikes which protruded from out the back of his armour, while a further torrent of flames emerged from his facemask as the infernal knight continued to laugh with a growing wickedness.

"Worthless insects, your struggle is pointless! The Legions descend upon this world, and all shall BURN in their wake!" The infernal commander then declared as even more void rifts then opened, summoning countless numbers of the infernal warriors and imps, winged and normal, along with a series of newer fiery fiends.

Along with the familiar creatures they have been fighting, larger creatures began to emerge from the rifts, all of which emitted fierce battle cries as they took their first steps upon Witchelny.

The first appeared as hulking demons made of fire and brimstone, all of which wielded dual bladed axes seemingly made of the same material, while spiked shoulders and elongated horns only furthered in their menacing appearances.

The second type of new creatures resembled true demons.

Resembling red skinned demons with golden armour on their shoulders, arms and legs, two golden spikes protruded from out of their shoulders, while four black spikes emerged from their backs and four spiked horns emerged from their heads.

The third type of this new foe looked like large, red skinned humanoids, who were all wielding a pair of serrated brimstone axes.

Spiked armour covered all but their chests, but showed a blazing eye upon their torsos, while four burning eyes glared from out of their horned helmets as they bellowed with blood thirsty cries.

The final foes amongst the growing legion, looked like lesser knights, their fiery eyes piercing through their horned helmets as they used shields and swords as their source of offence and defence.

Marching in formation as their brethren charged forward like an infernal tidal wave, the gathering forces proved more organized than the imps and fiery warriors which MagnaVeedramon and the others had been fighting.

Like a fiery flood, the wicked reinforcements shot forward, striking down a few of the Dark Tribe defenders in their path, the sight shocking the heroes and their allies as the enemy struck down the Mega and Ultimate Level Digimon with ease.

Quickly regrouping, the heroes and heroines moved around Arcanadramon, Arcturusmon and the remaining Dark Tribe forces, to gaze upon the sea of enemies that came rushing along the chasm towards them.

But before they could think of a plan, MagnaVeedramon turned as the infernal commander charged towards him, the fiery steed he was on letting out a fierce snarl as its master swung his blade down towards the Holy Knight Digimon.

"Magna Shield!" MagnaVeedramon exclaimed as he brought his blades together and formed a powerful barrier of light before him, which repelled the blade now clashing against it.

However, the fusion of Davis and Veemon groaned as he felt the sheer power now pushing against him.

"I've got him... take care of the new guys...!" MagnaVeedramon managed to say through his groans as he pushed the infernal commander's blade aside, before clashing against the horse bound being with his own weaponry.

Despite their growing and understandable concerns, but also knowing that MagnaVeedramon could take care of himself, the remaining heroes and heroines focused on the new tide of foes as they aided Arcanadramon, Arcturusmon and the Dark Tribe forces against their enemy.

"Rinkageki!"

"Rage of Wyvern!"

"Holy Judgement!"

"Inferno Wing!"

"Full Spirit Wave!"

"Arcane Inferno!"

"Arcane Twister!"

"Flaming Destruction!"

"Violet Blast!"

"Omni Force!"

"Thunder Force!"

"Ancient Blaze!"

"Gaia Link!"

"Golden Arrow!"

"Ballistic Barrage!"

"Arcane Judgement!"

"Black Confession!"

Unleashing their most powerful attacks alongside Arcanadramon and Arcturusmon's, as well as a series of energy blasts from Jeri, the heroes and heroines sent their onslaught upon the legions of infernal fiends, destroying many within their barrage.

However, much to their shock, many more of the infernal abominations had survived the onslaught as the larger fiends rushed toward and forced the heroes and heroines on the defensive.

"Courageous Spirit!" LordShoutmon bellowed as golden energy formed around his being, creating a large construct of himself that he used to swat at the oncoming foes, while the other heroes and heroines did their best to fight off the growing number of enemies which now opposed them.

From their vantage point within the safety of the barrier, meanwhile, TK, Patamon and the other newcomers' awe and excitement turned into fear and concern as they watched their friends being pushed back by the growing onslaught, while MagnaVeedramon then found himself locked in combat with what seemed to be a leader of these unknown creatures.

"Damn it, they need our help!" Kazu declared with a growing seriousness in his voice as he hated the idea of just sitting around while his friends were in trouble.

"If what they told us about this world is true, then our Digimon... and Appmon, won't be able to do much." Thomas informed with a solemn tone, the blond frustrated himself and too disliking the idea of just sitting around from the sidelines.

But remaining rational and knowing he couldn't copy Marcus and just charge in head first, Thomas knew that for now there wasn't much they could do.

Before anyone else could argue or comment on the situation, a series of shrieks caught the group's attention, each looking in panic to see several of the imp-like creatures crawling up the ridge and hurrying toward them, the sight causing those within the barrier to grow in panic and dread.

Though there were parts of them that trusted Jeri's promise that they would be safe within the barrier, but seeing the infernal creatures, this left them with a growing worry and doubt.

Acting out of his loyalty and companionship, Gaomon moved in front of his partner to protect him, while most of the others just remained in their growing states of fear.

From her own position, Suzie found herself blushing as Cody and Tommy, despite their fear, seemed to instinctively move in front of her, as though determined to protect her, which only added to her confused emotions at the moment.

But hearing the further shrieks, the purple haired Tamer's attention was refocused back upon the imps as they launched themselves at the barrier, who seemed ready to tear it apart, alongside those within.

However, at that moment, a series of light energy blasts struck the imps midair, destroying them instantly and causing those within the barrier to turn and look higher upon the cliffs, an action the heroes and heroines below mirrored once they heard the commotion.

Looking at the top of the cliffs, the original heroes and heroines of Witchelny were shocked to see a large gathering of familiar Digimon, seeing many HolyGriffomon, CrusaderKnightmon, ArchAngemon, LightBishopmon, and a dozen CelestialDracomon and LightDracomon, all Digimon of the Light Tribe looking down upon them.

At the centre of the reinforcements was a strong and feminine figure that almost resembled the familiar celestial being Ophanimon to those who had seen and encountered her in previous adventures, however, taking in the appearance of this Digimon, there were notable differences within her appearance.

Clad in white robes from head to toe and showing a small glimpse of her helmet through her hood, which now appeared gold in colour, a serious expression could be seen on the Holy Digimon's lips.

As a pair of white feathered wings emerged from her back, the holy Digimon shone with a powerful and illuminating light which reflected her clear power and her strong emotions.

"ArchAbbottessmon, a Mega Level Holy Digimon!" Jeri informed her friends as she looked over and read the information now displayed upon her D-Bracer, before looking back at their new allies with a further awe, a reaction many in the battle, and those in the barrier all seemed to share.

"The Dark Tribe needs our aid!" ArchAbbottessmon announced as she spread her wings and floated high above her forces.

Remaining strong and with a further determination in her tone, the Holy Digimon then ordered. "Warriors of the Light Tribe, drive these invaders back to the Void!"

"Cleansing Light!" The leader of the Light Digimon then announced.

Bringing her right hand up and forming a circle of light magic that shot out and grew in size, the light energy formed a mighty barrier that seemed to sweep down the ridge.

Sensing the pure energies within the barrier, many of the infernal creatures turned and began to run, some being caught in the attack as they burst into flames, while the heroes, heroines and their allies remained unharmed by the light which engulfed them.

Seeing the barrier approaching, however, the infernal commander then emitted a rage filled cry, before slamming his blade against the light energy.

Punching a hole through the light, much to ArchAbbottessmon's surprise, MagnaVeedramon was then pushed back slightly from the impacting force.

But shaking this off, the combined might of Davis and Veemon resumed their battle with the infernal knight.

Heeding their commander's call, meanwhile, the Light Tribe Digimon flew and moved down the ridge, joining the heroes and the Dark Tribe forces as they clashed with the invaders, while ArchAbbottessmon flew down and joined Arcanadramon and Arcturusumon, where the mystical Digimon nodded to her in respect as they rejoined the battle.

Continuing in their fight against the infernal forces, the heroes and heroines held their own awe and amazement to see the Digimon of both the Dark Tribe and Light Tribe, both former enemies, now fighting side by side in order to combat this strange and dangerous new foe, leaving them feeling emboldened, knowing that their efforts the last time they were in Witchleny were not in vain.

"Magna Saber!" MagnaVeedramon then called as he rushed at the infernal commander, clashing his blades with the mounted fiend's weaponry, before jumping back as the infernal horse tried to crush him beneath its hooves.

"Full Force Strike!" The Holy Knight Digimon then said with a further power and might within his voice as his entire being was covered in his light energy, a sight that seemed to take the infernal commander off guard, before MagnaVeedramon shot toward him, which forced the large and wicked knight to bringing his blade up so he could strike his foe down.

However, moving faster than his opponent, MagnaVeedramon sped through, his speed and his attack not only cutting through the infernal commander, but his horse as well, which caused the demonic pairing to cry out as their bodies dissolved into flames, while the Holy Knight Digimon moved on, rejoining his allies as they struck at the still sizable force of infernal invaders.

With the commander defeated, the momentum of the battle seemed to turn as the infernal abominations moved back toward the cliff at the other end of the chasm, which didn't go unnoticed by Arcanadramon.

"Push forward! Their numbers are thinning!" He bellowed, his call getting cheers from the Dark and Light Digimon alike.

"Our heroes stand with us this day! Warriors of the Light, drive this evil back!" ArchAbbottessmon then declared as to add to the drive and momentum of her warriors, while MagnaVeedramon and the others noticed how the Holy Digimon seemed happy herself to see them.

Back on the ridge and remaining protected by Jeri's energy field, the group remained cheering for their friends once more upon seeing the tide of the battle turn in their favour.

However, the cheers eventually fell silent once again as the dark clouds above raged and emanated with the menacing dark red energy that then sent bolts down to the ground and caused dark voids to then open all throughout the chasm, the sight concerning the heroes and heroines present.

"What is this...?" ArchAbbottessmon questioned with a growing concern as she took in the dark scenery around her.

Seeing brimstone rocks and spikes emerging from the rifts, coming together as they floated around the entire chasm and forming an open-air structure within the area, the sight surprised and shocked everyone present.

"It… it kind of looks like a cathedral." Sagemon commented as he looked around the growing brimstone structure.

"A cathedral from hell!" BardMusimon bellowed with his own confusion and concerns.

Taking in the sight before them and noticing small void rifts opening along the brimstone structure, to see dozens of red robed figures then emerge from out of the chamber.

The appearance of the creatures held the same wickedness as the infernal knights as each held skull shaped shoulder pads, six flaming spines-like protrusions that seemed to stick out from out their backs, a pair of horns emerging from their heads, concealing their glowing red eyes.

Stopping along the walkways of the infernal cathedral, the unknown entities began chanting, expressing a further uneasiness to their appearance in a language none present had ever heard before, which left MagnaVeedramon and the others on edge and caution.

As infernal flames formed in the newer creatures' hands, the heroes and heroines knew something was happening, and they needed to be ready for a fight, but too could see that all along the structure and on the grounds below, archways of brimstone appeared.

Looking around the area, the heroes and the other defenders of Witchelny looked to see void rifts opening within the arches and summoning even more of the infernal invaders, bringing forth countless troops and reinforcements.

Overwhelmed once again by the unknown enemies, but before anybody could initiate combat, a loud eruption of energy forced everyone's attention, to look up and to see a trio of funnels form within the darkening clouds above.

To the horror of everyone present, three pairs of massive claw-like hands emerged from the vortexes, the creatures they belonged to all roaring with a horrid killer intent as the unknown abominations then pulled themselves out of the voids and landed on the ground below, shaking the very earth and causing the ground beneath them to crumble and break through countless fissures.

Able to take in the appearance of these new enemies and to see that the creatures' entire bodies were made of the same brimstone material, the colossal creatures, each bearing the height of Quartzmon, held spikes which spread out of their backs, arms, knees and their heads.

As a massive torrent of thick flame erupted from their backs, the gargantuan sized beasts all bellowed fearsomely, the rage and power expressed through their roars almost deafening to the defenders of Witchelny.

Although afraid of the sight of these gigantic and horrid creatures, the heroes and heroines of Witchleny remained strong and united.

"We can't let those things get past us!" Arcturusmon let out to his allies, the Dark Digimon actually showing some concern for the first time as he watched the gargantuan infernal abominations lumbering their way toward him and his warriors.

Knowing that if the blazing giants got past the chasm, the Dark Tribe's territory would burn in their wake and would be left in ruins.

"Take out the robed ones and destroy those arches! We'll take care of the big ones!" MagnaVeedramon said with a further seriousness in his voice as he, Lightbearer Ophanimon, SacredPhoenixmon, MysticSakuyamon, CrimsonAldamon, GaleSilphymon, Marcus and Sagemon all flew to strike at and to repel the giants beasts, accompanied by Jeri and the remaining heroes and heroines, who ran along the brimstone-like structure as to strike at the infernal priests and the void rifts.

"Rinkageki!"

"Rage of Wyvern!"

"Violet Blast!"

"Omni Force!"

"Star Shine Dive!"

"Passion Shot!"

"Savage Slash!"

"Rhythmic Stream!"

"Black Death!"

Working alongside Arcturusmon and unleashing their line of attacks alongside Jeri's energy strikes, the group of heroes and heroines dodged an onslaught of extreme blasts of infernal fire from the priest-like figures, before striking them down with their abilities.

Shattering many of the arches and continuing to stand as one, Jeri and the others did all they could to close up and destroy the rifts and stop the flow of invaders.

"Cleansing Light!" ArchAbbottessmon then announced with a further might as she sent another barrier toward the giants, who bellowed fearsomely in retaliation and then slammed their hands into the seal of pure energy, the sight causing the Holy Digimon to groan in pain as she tried to repel the infernal fiends and their devastating power.

"Blazing Spear Strike!" SacredPhoenixmon bellowed as she slammed her spear into the side of one of the giants, the Digimon of Love hoping to cause some damage to the beast, but were left in shock to see that the attack didn't even seem to phase their enemy, who just continued in its mindless frenzy, slamming its fists into the barrier.

"Magna Saber!"

"Divine Calling!"

"Full Spirit Wave!"

"Crimson Force!"

"Hurricane Spiral!"

"Flaming Destruction!"

"Ultimate Search Strike!"

"Arcane Judgement!"

Working alongside Arcanadramon, MagnaVeedramon and the other heroes and heroines accompanying the mystic Digimon all attempted to strike at the infernal giants from various angles.

As the group dodged swings from the beasts' arms, as well as the infernal fire they spewed from their mouths, Arcanadramon and the others tried to find anything that looked like a weak point, anything they could exploit to fell their foes.

Flying around and dodging one of the giant's arms, CrimsonAldamon then spotted the same eye mark he had noticed upon many of the infernal creatures blazing upon the beast's chest, and noticed that the pupil of the mark seemed to be glowing with a dark red light.

"Guys, I know I'm not an expert at whatever these guys are, but I think those eye marks are power sources!" The Warrior of Fire informed, his call causing the others to look and see that he might be right as SacredPhoenixmon removed her spear from the beast she had been fighting and moved back.

"Inferno Wing!" The fusion of Sora and Biyomon exclaimed, her wings ignited in flames, before she shot herself forward with a powerful might.

Slamming her spear through the beast's chest and particularly at the eye mark, SacredPhoenixmon's attack actually caused damage as the beast gave a sudden cry of rage and pain.

Then, with a continued agonizing cry, the beast exploded into a gigantic mass of fire and dust, dissolving away before any of its broken body parts could crash down and crush the Dark and Light tribe forces below.

With this enemy destroyed, this earned a returning cheer from the warriors of Witchelny as the draconic Digimon moved to aid the heroes and heroines.

"Magna Saber!"

"Holy Judgement!"

"Full Spirit Wave!"

"Arcane Inferno!"

"Arcane Twister!"

"Flaming Destruction!"

"Gaia Link!"

"Arcane Judgement!"

Unleashing their attacks once again, accompanied by Arcanadramon and the draconic Digimon, the heroes and heroines struck at the cores of the infernal giants, the beasts crying out in rage as they too were struck down and destroyed, breaking apart and dissolving in flames, while Samurdramon and the others finished in destroying the last of the arches, which left the defenders of Witchleny to think that the battle was nearly won.

However, the joy and the confidence within the heroes and their allies then faltered as they felt something was very, very wrong.

Looking toward the end of the chasm, the heroes, heroines, Arcanadramon, ArchAbbottssmon, Arcturusmon and all others present looked to see the remaining infernal creatures standing close to the edge of the cliff, looking up as one of the robed figures moved before them and stretched their hands toward the sky.

"He comes!" The robed figure declared to the skies above, before a massive void rift then opened, this filling MagnaVeedramon and his allies with a terrible chill to the sense of such raw power emanating from the other side of the tear.

"Is this their Master?" Arcanadramon questioned in wonder, remaining with equal concern and worry, he then asked himself. "Is this the one they call the Burning King?"

From the rift, a single figure emerged and began floating downwards, one roughly the size of MagnaVeedramon himself, but one that seemed to radiate a great power.

The figure appeared to be humanoid, whose entire body was covered in a dark red robe, the ends of which appeared to be burnt, while four ash paled arms protruding from out of his torso.

While their lower hands were pressed together, appearing as though the being was almost praying, within the second left hand of the being was what looked like an incense burner, while in the right was a large black staff, one with a crescent blade set upon the top.

Though no other features could be seen underneath their hood, a flaming eye, much similar to the one seen on the infernal creatures blazed brightly within place of their face, while an even larger version of the flame appeared behind the back of the beings head.

Looking upon the being, MangaVeedramon and the others felt a greater power emanate from him, the wicked energies reminding them of the Dark Lady from long ago, but even more inhuman and menacing.

But what shocked everyone present the most, however, was the way the infernal creatures reacted to the being as he descended, which let out inhuman shrieks and cheers, as though this being was not only their master, but their saviour as well.

Stopping just before the ground, the tip of his cloak brushing against the dirt beneath his robes as a dark mist rose from the Burning King's being, before the infernal being floated forward.

As the Burning King moved forward, the infernal creatures around him either fell to their knees, or moved as close to the ground as possible, the sight shocking the defenders of Witchelny, the action clearly showing that these creatures indeed worshipped, and possibly feared the being before them.

Stopping after a few feet, the Burning King moved his arms and his robes, showing that they were not in fact robes, but were moth-like wings which then spread out and to reveal the rest of the being's robes as he held his staff up slightly.

"BURN...!" The Burning King merely declared, before slamming his staff into the ground and sending a shockwave of infernal flames toward his foes like a great tidal wave of fire.

While the infernal creatures seemed unaffected by the inferno, the Dark and Light Tribe Digimon that happened to be in the path of the flames died screaming, their bodies quickly burning away and into nothingness.

To this sight, Arcanadramon quickly reacted as he moved before his allies and slammed his staff into the ground, creating a massive barrier of mytical energy.

"Magna Shield!"

"Dynas Protection!"

"Spirit Ring!"

"Firewall!"

"Cleansing Light!"

Moving along side Arcanadramon and aiding with their own mystical defences, MagnaVeedramon, Medieval Gallantmon, Mystic Sakuyamon, Marcus and ArchAbbottessmon combined their defensive power with the barrier, just as the flames slammed against it, the attack causing the six Digimon to groan from the sheer power unleashed upon them.

"Heaven's Light!" Lightbearer Ophanimon quickly declared as she floated above her friends and her beloved.

Holding her hands out, the Digimon of Light then released her healing energies so her love and those close to her heart could maintain the barrier's power.

"Courageous Charge Up!"

"Hyped Spirit!"

Aiding and accompanying Lightbearer Ophanimon, LordShoutmon and BardMusimon used their own abilities to try and empower their friends, while the rest of the heroes and heroines, along with Arcturusmon and the Dark and Light Tribe Digimon, shielded their eyes as they felt still felt the immense power which continued to clash furiously against the barrier.

Even within the barrier on the other side of the chasm, the newcomers to Witchelny all cried out in fear as they felt the intense heat of the infernal attack slamming against their protection.

Holding onto Izzy for protection, Mimi gripped herself closely to the Digidestined of Knowledge, her actions copied and reflected by Catherine and Airu toward TK and Yuu respectively.

Growling as he tried to keep up the defences and to protect those close to him, MagnaVeedramon looked toward the Burning King, to see the remaining infernal creatures had begun to charge toward them with the same bloodlust as earlier.

'I won't... I won't let them hurt my friends!' The Holy Knight Digimon thought with determination as he felt a familiar power awaken deep within him as his body was then consumed in light.

As his friends and allies looked upon him with a growing awe, Lightbearer Ophanimon's eyes widened in surprise to see MagnaVeedramon change into a familiar form, that of MagnaVeedramon: Divine Mode, the same form he managed to achieve with the power of the Sword of Helios so he could defeat the fallen Davis the and finally bring peace Witchelny.

From the safety of Jeri's energy field, TK, Catherine and the others saw the changes within the Holy Knight Digimon and looked upon the illuminated being with awe, before watching as MagnaVeedramon: DM emitted a mighty cry and shot through the barrier with a tremendous amount of power as the fusion of Davis and Veemon shot forward with a powerful and growing light.

Seemingly pushing the Burning King's fire back, MagnaVeedramon: DM's right hand began to glow with a powerful cosmic light as he shot forward, his energy destroying the remaining infernal creatures as he pushed himself against the Burning King's might, who merely tilted his head to see the Holy Knight Digimon move on closer and closer.

Soon, and with a great struggle, MagnaVeedramon: DM was mere feet from the Burning King, the Digimon of Miracles pushing against his inferno as he prepared to strike at the wicked being, before both their attacks called each other out with a shockwave, one that sent MagnaVeedramon: DM and Burning King back a few feet from one another.

"INSOLENT VERMIN! YOU HAVE CHANGED NOTHING, THIS WORLD WILL BE CLEANSED IN FIRE!" The Burning King declared with a growing hatred in his voice, before turning and floating back into the void rift above, which then closed behind him.

Once the wicked being had left, the dark clouds above dissipated and broke apart, the evil energies within disappearing as the sun shone down upon the chasm.

Happy to see that the battle was over, but drained from the amount of energy he used, Arcanadramon dropped the barrier, but soon dropped his staff as he began to fall forward from exhaustion.

But before he could hit the ground, a pair of arms moved to stop his fall and sit Arcanadramon up, who looked with a smile to see MagnaVeedramon: DM before him, the Holy Knight Digimon then reverting back to normal MagnaVeedramon as the rest of the heroes and heroines moved to check on their dear friend.

Meanwhile and from another part of the ridge, unbeknownst to all below, another being looked down upon the battlefield as a wicked smirk spread upon their face.

"Well now, this should be entertaining." The unknown being remarked, before turning and swinging their sword in front of them as they opened another void rift and stepped within, before it closed as well.

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Author's Note: The heroes and heroines have driven off this new, mysterious enemy, but who are they and what do they want? Stay tuned as the new adventure continues.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all.

Incroyable: French for Unbelievable