Thrill Ride is just your typical high-school kid. He hardly has any friends, most of his teachers give him a hard time, he doesn't really like the school he goes to. Luckily, he gets transferred to CHS in the hopes of having a better time and maybe make some new friends along the way. On his first day, he befriends seven girls who are anything but normal. But the real adventure begins when he and his newfound friends get sucked into a world parallel to their own, one composed of computer data and houses strange beings called Digimon. On top of that, they gain a newfound power that allows them to transform into these Digimon.
Buckle up as Thrill Ride and his newfound friends embark on a journey to save both worlds from an evil threat who seeks to dominate both.
This story doesn't branch from any of the Digimon anime or manga. The story is entirely original, though it is loosely inspired by Digimon Frontier. Also some elements of Dark Souls 1-3 may be incorporated into this.
Also, there will be some custom-made Digimon featured as well.
A young boy no older than fifteen was walking down the streets of his neighborhood, a bummed out look on his face. He has a light crimson complexion with platinum dandelion yellow hair and moderate lime green eyes. He wore a vibrant yellow T-shirt with an olive green vest, khaki pants, and a pair of blue and orange sneakers. This young man is Thrill Ride.
Thrill Ride enters the house, and he smells something good in the kitchen. He enters the kitchen to see his parents and little brother having pizza.
His mother had a light gray complexion with blackish-gray hair, moderate cyan eyes behind black rimmed glasses, and was dressed in a plain white button up blouse with a black skirt and brown heels. Her name was Snooze Fest.
His father was a burly man with a tangerine complexion with bright lemon yellow hair and amber brown eyes, and he was dressed in a bright red shirt with a camouflage vest and green cargo pants with black boots. This is Thrill Seek.
And as for his brother, he was about half of his age with a grayish-yellow complexion, dull green hair, and cornflower eyes. He wore a simple yellow and blue T-shirt with gray shorts and black and white tennis shoes. This youngster is Mellow Out.
“Oh, good. Your home.” Snooze Fest said with smile as she walked to Thrill Ride. “Another rough day, sweetie?”
“Same old, same old.” Thrill Ride replied with a shrug before looking to the pizza boxes. “What’s all this?”
“Oh, we decided to order take out.” Thrill Seek replied with a hardy chuckle as he before opening to one of the boxes, revealing it to have anchovies, pepperoni, and even chunks of pineapple. “We even ordered your favorite.”
“Aw yeah! Thank…” Thrill Ride said, but he then stopped before looking to his parents with a suspicious look. “Alright, what’s going on?”
Thrill Seek and Snooze Fest looked to each other, before looking to back to Thrill Ride. “Well, you’re father and I talked about how you really didn’t have much friends at school…”
“And we noticed that you weren’t really enjoying your time there…” Thrill Seek looks to Snooze Fest, the woman nods before motioning for him to continue, “So we took it upon ourselves to transfer you to a place where we’ll know you’ll enjoy.”
“And that is?” Thrill Ride asked.
“Canterlot High.” Snooze Fest replied with a smile. “The students there are much more friendly there, and I know you’ll have quite a blast.”
Thrill Ride didn’t know what to say. But he was a bit elated that he was leaving that penile camp of a school. Hopefully this Canterlot High will be a better place.
“You leave tomorrow, so we expect you to be bright and early.” Snooze Fest said with in a slightly scolding manner, and Thrill Ride smiled while chuckling.
(The Next Day)
Thrill Ride was walking down the street to his new school. In his head, he was hoping this place was better than his previous school, and was praying he would make a good first impression.
After some walking, he had arrived at the building that was his new school.
"Whoa." Thrill Ride muttered in awe upon seeing the building. "Well, here goes."
Thrill Ride stepped in, and he was even more impressed when he saw the interior of the place.
"Man, oh man." Thrill Ride muttered, eyeing the interior with absolute amazement. "I like this place already."
"Hey there." A feminine voice, making Thrill Ride turn to see two girls.
One had a light amber compexion, eyes that were a moderate cyan, and curly hair that was vivid crimson with brilliant yellow stripes. Her attire consisted an orange to that had a red and yellow sun symbol with a black leather levelers jacket over it, a raspberry skirt, and a pair of black boots. She also had an orange colored necklace adorned with a red jewl that had an orange symbol of a sun on it.
The other had a pale, light grayish mulberry complexion, moderate violet eyes behind black framed glasses, and hair that was in a pony tail and colored a moderate sapphire blue with moderate violet and brilliant rose streaks. She wore a blue top with purple striped and puffy sleeves, a purple skirt with pockets and decorated with symbols that resembled a six pointed star, blue socks, and a pair of violet/indigo crocs with magenta trimmings. At her collar was reddish pink bowtie decorated with a purple crystal pendant with the same six-pointed-star symbol.
"Oh... uh... hey there." Thrill Ride spoke bashfully, a blush adorning his face.
"You must be the new transfer student, Thrill Ride right?" The amber skinned girl asked a friendly smile, earning a nod from Thrill Ride. "I'm Sunset Shimmer.”
"And I'm Twilight Sparkle." Twilight said with a wave. "It's nice to meet you."
"Y-Yeah... same here." Thrill Ride said, still bashful. "Sorry... uh-I'm not used to conversion."
"Don't worry about it." Sunset replied with a soft giggle.
"Our principal said you had a rough time at your old school." Twilight elaborated with a sympathetic smile. "Trust me, I transferred here from another school I didn't like too. But Canterlot High is a great school."
"Yeah." Sunset said with a nod. "You're really gonna love it."
"I can tell." Thrill Ride spoke with a hopeful smile.
At the cafeteria, Thrill Ride was with Twilight.
"So, enjoying your time in CHS so far?" Twilight asked.
"Not gonna lie, this place is better than I thought." Thrill Ride replied.
"Twilight! Over here!" An intonation voice yelled beyond the area, making both Twilight and Thrill Ride look to Sunset with five other girls.
The first had eyes that were a moderate sap green, hair that was pale, light grayish olive and was in a braid, skin that pale, light grayish gamboge. She wore a white shirt with green sleeves and a symbol of an apple in the center, a Stetson hat on top of her head, a blue jeans skirt with a red belt, and a pair of brown cowboy boots with symbol of these apples on them. Around her neck was a red necklace with an orange jewel that had the same three apples symbol.
The second girl had a light sapphire bluish gray complexion, eyes that a moderate azure and adorned with light cornflower bluish gray eyeshadow, and hair that was curled and moderate indigo. She wore a a cyan sleeveless top with a frill at the bottom, a purple skirt, armbands that were golden yellow, three diamond-shaped hair accessories, a belt with three diamond-shapes on the buckle, and heels that were a mix if white and purple. Around her neck was cream yellow necklace with a circular white jewel adorned with a purple rim with a diamond shaped symbol.
The third had a pale, light grayish olive complexion, eyes that were a moderate opal and adorned with light magentaish gray eyeshadow, and hair that was a pale, light grayish rose decorated with a butterfly-shaped barrette. She wore a teal gown with an aqua green line on the bottom, transparent sleeves, butterfly symbols adorning the dress, and a pair of pink sandals with laces. Around her neck was a pink necklace with a yellow pendant that was decorated with a trinity of pink butterflies.
The fourth had eyes that were a moderate cerise and skin color that was light ceruleanish gray. But her hair was the most interesting part as it was lightly messy multicolored, the colors consisting of brilliant amaranth, brilliant vermilion, pale light grayish olive, moderate harlequin, moderate cerulean, and moderate purple. She wore blue zip-up hoddie that was unciped and adorned with yellow stripes on the sleeves, what white shirt decorated with a blue stripes on the bottom and a rain cloud that had a red, yellow, and blue lightning bolt, and dark grayish indigo pants that multicolored bolts on the sides. Around her neck was pendant that matched the others worn by her friends, only it was electric blue with a cyan hewl decorated with a blue thunder cloud symbol.
And the fifth and final one had light ceriseish gray skin tone, eyes that were pale, light grayish cerulean in color, and poofy hair that was a brilliant rose. She wore a white top with a symbol of three balloons in the center, a frilly pink skirt, white stockings and shoes that were composed of blue soles and pink straps. And like the others, she too wore a pendant, only this one was a rosy pink in color and adorned had bright pink jewel decorated with a symbol of three rosy pink balloons.
"Oh, why don't you join us?" Twilight asked Thrill Ride. "You'll love our friends."
"Uh... well, if you're offering." Thrill Ride said with a shrug before he and Twilight walked towards the table.
"Oy my." The light gray girl spoke with a smile. "This is the transfer student?"
"Yep. This is him." Sunset replied with a nod, turning her attention to Thrill Ride. "Thrill Ride, these are our friends."
"Howdy there, sugar." Applejack greeted with southern drawl, tipping her hat. "Names Apllejack."
"Hi! I'm Pinkie Pie!" Pinkie greeted with a big smile. "Canterlot High's party extraordinaire!"
"I'm Rarity, darling." Rarity spoke with a posh accent as she did a slight curtly. "Charmed, I'm sure."
"I'm Fluttershy." Fluttershy greeted in a whispered tone while looking away bashfully, something Thrill Ride found cute.
"And I'm Rainbow Dash." Rainbow greeted with a nod of her head. "Welcome aboard, dude."
"Hey." Thrill Ride replied with a chuckle. "Man, hasn't been 24 hours and already I've got some friends."
"You never had friends at your old school, darling?" Rarity asked with a raised eyebrow.
"Not really." Thrill Ride replied with a shake of his head, surprising the girls. "I was practically the odd one out."
"Well, I know how you feel." Twilight replied with a sigh, looking down with a melancholic look. "Trust me, I was practically trampled upon at my old school Crystal Prep."
"Crystal Prep?" Thrill Ride asked with surprise. "I’ve heard that many of the students there are quite... uh, how do I put it without being rude?"
"Snooty?" Rarity asked.
"Rude?" Applejack chimed in.
"Having a stick up their asses?" Rainbow suggested, earning an elbow in the side and a glare from Fluttershy.
"Yeah, but thankfully those guys are not like that anymore." Sunset replied with a soft chuckle.
Thrill Ride took notice of the pendants the girls wore. "Cool pendants. Those custom made?"
"Hmm?" Sunset asked as she looked down to her pendant. "Oh, these. Your could say that."
Suddenly, Thrill Ride felt like something was pawing at his leg. He looks down to see a puppy was panting happily. The little canine had moderate pistachio eyes, a tuft of moderate harlequin hairpin top of its head, a fur coat that was light mulberry with a light spring budish gray underbelly and light lime green ears.
"Aww, well hello there little cutie!" Thrill Ride spoke as he picks up the pup. "You lost, little guy?"
"Nope. My owner is right here." The dog spoke, nudging his head towards Twilight.
Thrill Ride's eyes widened in shock upon sewing the dog speak while Twilight looked on with nervousness.
"What... what in the....?!" Thrill Ride stuttered, slowly looking to Twilight. "Twilight... please tell me I'm not the only one who just heard a dog talk."
"Trust me, you're not going crazy." Sunset replied with a look of worry. "Before you start freaking out..."
Suddenly, Sunset felt her phone buzz. And she wasn't the only one, the others, including Thrill Ride, felt there phones buzz like crazy. They each brought out their phones, but they saw that the devices were acting awfully funny.
"What the..." Thrill Ride muttered, seeing the screen of his phone displayed a trance symbol that resembled a circle spiral shaped like a flame in the center of if. "Uh.. you guys getting this too?"
"Yeah." Sunset replied, but then her phone started to glow. And so did the other phones. And the glow showed no inside of stopping as it grew in intensity, making them close their eyes to avoid being blinded by the light. And then, everything went white.
Light would fade in as Thrill Ride fluttered his eyes open.
"Ugh..... wha-what hit me?" Thrill Ride groaned in discomfort, grabbing his head as his vision began to clear up. "What the...?"
As Thrill Ride's vision had finally lost its foggiest, he examines his surroundings. He was in what looked to be a containment cell, but the door was open. Plus, the building looked like it had been abandoned for years.
"Where... am I?" Thrill Ride asked to himself.
"Thrill Ride? Are you here?"
"Twilight?" Thrill Ride asked, surprised to hear the familiar voice. "Twilight! Where are you?"
Luckily, Twilight and the others made their arrived, the girls then running towards him.
"Thril Ride! Thank goodness!" Rarity sighed in relief. "Are you hurt?"
"I'm fine." Thrill Ride replied. "You guys have any idea where we are?"
"I wish I knew." Sunset answered.
"This place gives me the heebie-jeebies!" Pinkie Pie spoke with a shudder.
"Let's hope we can find away our of this place!" Thril Ride said as he and the other girls began to walk down the dark corridor.
"Hey! Over here!" Pinkie spoke, running towards a ladder.
"Aw yeah! Good eye, Pinkie!" Rainbow cheered as the others run to the ladder.
"Maybe that could be the exit." Sunset stated as she ascend up a ladder. The others then followed suit, but by the time they made it to the top, they see a massive empty courtyard. And before them was a massive building with a huge set of doors.
“Do you think that’s the exit?” Fluttershy asked with hesitation.
“Whoever made this building, ah doubt they've made those doors just for show.” Applejack answered back with a hint of worry.
"In which case, we better tread carefully." Thrill Ride said as he rushed towards the doors, and began to push with Applejack and Sunset helping out. Once the doors were opened, the gang made their way inside.
The area that they found themselves in appeared to be what looked like the interior of a temple. The pews appeared to be made of chiseled rock, the walls were adorned with glowing crystals as big as man's forearm, and the there were stringed glass windows that showed strange creatures unlike anything they have ever seen. Though sadly, this was not the exit they were looking for.
"Aw man!" Rainbow Dash complained. "So not the exit."
"Not quite!" Thrill Ride said while pointing something. "Behind the altar!" The gang see a pair of doors much like the ones they've just pass through. "Maybe that's our ticket out of here!"
"Don't count on it!"
Suddenly, a shadow descended over the open room, followed by a creature crashing with enough strength to shake the whole place. The gang gasped in a mix of shock and terror they see what has crashed in front of them.
Before them stood a massive muscular troll-like creature with tarnish brown skin with a lighter tanned front. It had spikes on various parts of its body, it had a long bulbous nose, and it tanned had light tan lines and it's arms, legs, and face. The corners of it's mouth was jagged and it's eyes were an orange color.
"Eheheheh! Looks like I've found a bunch of humans!" The troll spoke with a grin.
"What in tarnation?!" Applejack asked out in disbelief.
"Who or what the actual Hell are you?!" Thrill Ride asked towards the troll.
Gigasmon! A troll-like Digimon with immense physical strength and a short temper. His Quagmire Twister attack will make your head spin, while his Tectonic Slam will definitely leave you on shakey ground!
"I am Gigasmon! And you, are my new punching bags!" The troll named Gigasmon said, popping his knuckles while he chortle wickedly.
"Good luck with that, big nose!" Rainbow Dash said as she placed a hand to her neck, but gasps in shock as she looks down to see her necklace was gone. "Crap! My geode! Its gone!"
"Uh... mines gone too!" Pinkie Pie stated, noticing her necklace was gone as well. The others noticed that theirs were missing too, while Average Joe looked in confusion.
"You mean those necklaces you guys had?" Thrill Ride asked with confusion while Gigasmon grinned wickedly.
"You're worried about a few pieces of jewelry?" Gigasmon taunted with a chortle. "Girls and their accessories."
"Don't go mockin' us, muscle head!" Applejack shot back with her fists tightened, ready to fight. "We ain't as defenseless as you think!"
"Oh yeah?" Gigasmon replied before outstretching his arms with his fists clenched. "Quagmire Twister!" Suddenly, Gigasmon began spinning around rapidly into a tornado while sensing Applejack crashing into a nearby wall.
"Applejack!" Rarity called out in worry as Sunset went to help her while Gigasmon stopped spinning.
"Heheheh! Not so tough now, are you?" Gigasmon chuckled.
"Shockwave!"
An energy blast suddenly struck at Gigasmon, knocking him off his feet. The gang looked on in surprise as a muscular humanoid lion with a yellow mane, a tanned body, and a pair of baggy black pants. In his hands he held a sword.
"William's Arrow!"
A series of arrows fired at Gigasmon's back, seeing what looked like a living scarecrow holding a bow and arrow and a crow mounted on its shoulder.
"A buff furry and a living scarecrow?" Pinkie Pie asked with shock. "What next?"
"This!" Gigasmon replied as he jumped up. "Tectonic Slam!" Gigasmon cried out, his fists tightening up as he descended towards the anthro lion and living scarecrow.
But then suddenly, another figure appeared. This one resembling a humanoid composed of metal that was mostly green with hints of red and yellow, he had two mirror-like shields and a mirror on its head. The only facial feature the mirror man had was a pair of red lips.
"Dark Reflection!" The mirror man cried out as he raised the mirror shield on his right arm, using Gigasmon's reflection to reflect an attack.
This sent Gigasmon crashing into a nearby wall while the gang were taken aback.
"Whoa!" Sunset muttered in awe.
"Quick! This way!" The anthro lion spoke as he and the scarecrow motion towards a doorway.
The gang, not wanting to stay another minute, ran through the doorway with the anthro lion, living scarecrow and mirror man following soon after. Once everyone was inside, a series of bars appeared to seal the doorway.
"Thank God!" Thrill Ride spoke with a sigh of relief. "We're safe. For now at least."
"Incredible." The mirror man spoke with intrigue as he looks to the gang. "Human pubescent’s. In the Digital World."
"Wait! Digital World?" Twilight asked with surprise.
"Thanks for helping us, by the way." Applejack thanked the three figured.
"Who are you guys, anyway?" Sunset asked the three.
Leomon, a beastman Digimon with a strong sense of justice. His Fist of the Beast King and Lion Sword attacks makes those who oppose him tremble in fear.
Nohemon, a Digimon with the form of a scarecrow, but the crow on its right arm is its true body. His William's Arrow attack is evidence of his sharpshooting capabilities.
Mercurymon, a metallic Digimon whose body is comprised of mirrors. He is as intelligent as he is aristocratic. His Dark Reflection and Offset Reflector attacks are a painful reminder that vanity can be deadly.
"Excuse us..." Thrill Ride replied, pinching the bridge of his nose out of slight frustration. "But could you tell us where we are? One minute we were at our school, and now we get sucked into this place?!"
"I sense confusion." Leomon replied with a nod, "Understandable. Tell me. Care to explain how you've got here?"
"Well...." Sunset replied, scratching her chin. "All I can remember was our phones acting rather funny, they were buzzing like mad while a strange symbol was displayed on them."
"Like this one!" Pinkie chimed in, matching the others look to see that the girl was pointing to a symbol on a nearby wall, the exact same one that the gang saw on their phones.
Mercurymon, Leomon, and Nohenon were surprised by this reveal.
"The Destiny Sign!" Leomon gasped in shock.
"So the legend is true!" Nohemon muttered out of sheer shock.
"Destiny Sign?" Twilight repeated.
"What legend?" Sunset asked with confusion.
"Alow me to elaborate." Mercurymon replied before extending his mirror shield, the surface of it flashes briefly before it projected scenes like a TV screen.
-inside the mirror-
The first scene showed a barren wasteland with craggy ground, dead trees, and during the night.
In the age of ancients, the land was barren and fleeting. Obscured in shadows. A land of wastelands, disparity, and wicked Digimon.
A series of silhouettes of various figures with devilish apperceive and glowing red eyes being the only visible feature was shown.
Then a more massive silhouette appeared behind them. This one being that of a creature with long arms, six massive wings that were feathered, razor sharp claws, and a single red light visible in the middle of its head.
And among one of them was their leader, Dexmon. His might new no boundaries, it was the personification of death and destruction.
The scene transitions to a humanoid silhouette with a pair of glowing yellow eyes being and a glowing red hexagon visible on its midsection.
But then, A mysterious champion named NEO stepped forward to bring peace to the Digital World.
Four orbs of various colors then manifested, surrounding Neo.
With a sense of justice and valor, he rallied up 4 mighty warriors to aid him in his quest to end Dexmon’s reign.
The scene changes to a background comprised of black and purple fog, and then appeared what looked like a robotic grim reaper wielding a scythe with a blade composed of red energy.
Metalphantomon, the Harbinger of the Dead.
The scene transitions to a clear sunny sky. Along with a four winged bird covered din golden feathers, brown underbelly, the top of its head being covered in a golden metal mask with purple tipped light orange feathers emerging on the back of its head, cerulean eyes piercing through the eye holes, trailing peacock-esque tail feathers that were a mix of yellow and red, and a golden ringlets adorning it's legs.
Hououmon, the Wings of Life.
The scene change again, this time forming a kingdom made of marble and gold that stood upon a mass of clouds.
And in front of it was a what looked like an Eastern dragon with a gray face mask adorned with horns and decorated in red accents, it's body being a golden yellow in color with a white underbelly and red symbols on its pecs, it's lacked any legs, it had six wings on its back, a red gauntlet on its left arm with a blue gauntlets on its right arm, and a golden ring around its left bicep.
Goldramon, the Heavenly Incandescence.
The scene cuts to a hellish background, where a new figure was seen standing. This one being a gray skinned humanoid long gangl arms capped with sharp claws, a golden mask with six eyes visible, a pair of red tattered wings on its back, and wearing only black leather pants with boot capped with metal spikes.
And NeoDevimon, the Betrayer of Demons.
The scene cuts to NEO and the four figures opposing the giant silhouette that was Dexmon and his army.
With his four champions at his aid, NEO challenged Dexmon.
NEO dashed towards Dexmon while Goldramon emits a bright glow, causing Dexmon to flinch from the intensity.
Hououmon loomed over a large castle that appeared to have been carved from obsidian, emitting a mighty caw as it unleashed a barrage of fireballs at the structure with a flap of its wings.
Hououmon weaved great firestorms to burn away the foundations of Dexmon’s empire.
MetalPhantomon was seen looming over the army of demonic Digimon with his scythe in hand before singing it, sending a wave of red energy at the army. The demonic Digimon disintegrating instantly upon being hit.
MetalPhantomon unleashed a miasma of death and pestilence.
NeoDevimon is then seen looming over the fallen body of the now deceased Dexmon, holding what appeared to be a purple flame comprised of data.
And NeoDevimon betrayed his own. After a grueling battle, Dexmon was bested, and his reign was no more.
NeoDevimon crushed the purple Dara flame in his hand before emitting an eerie high pitched shriek before the scene faded to black.
The scene then fades in to show NEO laying on the ground with his four champions watching over him, MetalPhantomon holding NEO's hand.
But the cost of victory was severely high, for NEO was mortally wounded from the conflict. And he would later perish.
NEO then closed his eyes before the hexagon glowed a multicolored light, causing four orbs of light to levitate upwards while the four Digimon watched with surprise as NEO faded away.
However, legends say that upon his final hour, NEO had split himself into eight relics, each one possessing a fraction of his power. And his four champions were tasked in hiding them so that they could not fall into the wrong hands.
The scene cuts to a an areal view lush green forest, where a large fortress was scene.
When the Digital World is threatened, only then will they appear. But they will only appear to eight warrior chosen to bear their might.
The scene fades to white, with the Destiny Sign visible.
Eight warriors from a distant land, bearing the Destiny Sign.
-outside the mirror-
Mercurymon's mirror shield flashed to reveal the silvery surface of a regular mirror before he lowering the shield. "In the ancient legend it is stated that one day the bearers of the relics will vanquish the threat and restore peace to the Digital World."
The human group were truly baffled by what they were told from Mercurymon.
"No way." Thrill Ride muttered, not sure what to believe. "So... you mean that we've been chosen... to save the world?"
"Yes, indeed." Mercurymon replied. "The Destiny Sign brands those chosen to wield the remnants of NEO's power."
"I know that this may all seem so sudden," Leomon chimed in with a soft look to the gang. "But you have been tasked with a hefty burden."
The girls looked to each other, still surprised at what they were told.
"Well," Sunset Shimmer started, "it wouldn't be the first time we've saved the day."
Leomon, Mercurymon, Nohemon, and even Thrill Ride looked to the seven girls.
"What are you talking about?" Thrill Ride asked with an eyebrow cocked up in confusion.
"Uh.... well..." Twilight looked to the sided, rubbing her arm. "You wouldn't believe us if we told you."
"We're chosen to save a world composed of data from an unknown threat." Thrill Ride retorted with a shrug. "What could be wielder than that."
"Well, buckle up because this story is quite a long one." Sunset responded before clearing her throat, ready to explain.
(One long explanation later)
"And that's about it." Sunset finished, earning a collective look of shock from Thrill Ride and the three Digimon.
"Oh... my... God!" Thrill Ride spoke, his eyes wide in disbelief.
"You need a minute, dear?" Rarity asked, giggling in amusement at Thrill Ride's reaction.
"No, I'm good." Thrill Ride responder while scratching his head.
"Intriguing. Truly astonishing." Mercurymon spoke, scratching his chin with intrigue in his voice. "Humans capable of magic. This day has truly gotten alot more fascinating."
"So you say that upon arrival, these geodes that granted you your power have been missing?" Leomon asked the girls.
"Apparently so." Applejack nodded in response. "Either they must have fell off, or somebody robbed them from us while we had our guards down."
"Well, I'm sure you'll find them eventually." Nohemon replied with a smile.
"For now though, we better focus on getting the Hell out of here." Thrill Ride said, and the others nodded in agreement before they kept walking.
As the gang traversed, the humans looked around. So far, the only hostile they came across was Gigasmon, so hopefully that was the only threat they had to worry about.
"What even is this place?" Fluttershy asked, observing her surroundings.
"Stronghold Fortress." Leomon responded. "An ancient prison that was built roughly 5 millennia ago."
"M-Millennia?!" Twilight asked out in disbelief. "You mean this place was built 5000 years ago?! That's not possible!"
"Time in the Digital World works differently then in the human world." Mercurymon replied.
"Crap! School must have ended by now!" Thrill Ride realized in fear. "Oh God, my parents are so going to bust me!"
"There's a... safety feature, I guess you could call it, for the calls that the Destiny Sign sends out." Mercurymon spoke, making the humans look to the mirror Digimon. "When you entered our realm, a time distortion between the worlds was activated, making it so that time in the Human World is practically in a standstill."
"In simple terms, time in your world is frozen when you guys entered." Nohemon chimed in, alleviating any worries the humans had. Well, somewhat.
"How long have you guys been here?" Rainbow Dash asked the three Digimon.
"Not too long. Two days." Leomon replied. "This place has been abandoned for a long while, so we came to this place in the hopes of finding materials and essentials."
"For what?" Applejack asked.
"You see, our world is at war at the moment." Leomon responded. "Ever since the Eight Dark Lords appeared, our world has been conflict."
"We are actually members of a renegade troop." Nohemon chimed in and motions to Leomon. "Leomon here is the commander of the group. I am the sniper and weapons specialist."
"And I serve as the intelligence gathering unit." Mercurymon replied with a hint of pride. "It pays to have a mind a sharp as my own."
After some walking, the group had stumbled across two different staircases. One going up and another down.
"So, which way should we go?" Rainbow Dash asked.
"We go upwards." Leomon responded. "The downward stairway leads back to the temple."
"Trust us. We've explored this place enough to know the layout." Nohemon said to the kids.
"Upwards it is, then." Thrill Ride said and began walking. But when took a step on the stairs, he suddenly stopped. "Oh shit! Get out of the way!" Thrill Ride stepped aside.
The others were confused, but then gasped upon seeing a large ball rolling down the stairs and heading towards them. Luckily the evaded as the ball destroying.
"Oh thank goodness!" Rarity said in relief, holding her chest and breathing heavily. "I almost had a heart attack!"
A pained groan was heard, making the others jump in shock.
"Oh crap!" Thrill Ride said as he ran through the hole, finding a moldy and wet room.
But Thrill Ride gasped when he saw what looked like a knight. The knight was lying down on what seemed rubble from the destroyed roof. The knight must have been smashed through the roof.
"Oh dear God!" Thrill Ride spoke out in concern as he ran to the knight. "Guys! Get in here!"
"What is it?" Susnet cried out as she and the others entered, gasping on horror at sewing the injured knight.
"Knightmon!" Leomon gasped in concern as he and Nohemon approached the knight. "Knightmon, what happened?"
The figure named Knighton groaned in blistering agony as he looks to Leomon.
"L-Leomon..." Knightmon spoke weakly.
"Easy, Knightmon!" Nohenon said with concern. "What happened?"
"Gigasmon... he was... he proved to be more than a match for me..." Knightmon groaned out before looking to the human gang. "H-Humans?"
"Yes!" Leomon responded. "These children are..."
"The chosen ones..." Knightmon spoke, still grunting in pain with some degree of relief. "So the legend is true."
"This is bad!" Nohemon said before looking to Mercurymon. "Mercurymon! Contact the troops! He needs medical care!"
"N-No need... I'm beyond saving...." Knightmon replied before looking to the humans. "Children... come close."
Then gang did so with looks of concern with looks of worry for Knightmon visible.
"Ah... you really are the ones destined... to save the Digital World." Knightmon replied with a sigh of content. "Under other conditions this would have been an honor, but alas, my time has come. But at least I was able to fulfill my duty."
"Duty?" Leomon asked, "What do you mean?"
"The previous night, I was visited by the Four Lords in a dream." Knightmon explained.
Flashback
In Knightmon's dream, he is seen standing on opposite of a mass of clouds. And before him stood Goldramon, MetalPhantomon, Hououmon, and NeoDevimon.
"They granted me a task, to aid the chosen warriors destined to save the Digital World."
The four extended their hands, and before Knightmon appeared a golden key.
"Their order was this: Guide the chosen warriors to the relics. The ones that will grant them the power to restore order and peace."
Knightmon, with a look of determination, accepted the request and took the key, genuflecting to the four Digimon.
End Flashback
"At last, I have successfully fulfilled my task." Knightmon then extended his hand to the gang, revealing the key bestowed upon him by the four lords. "This key... it will help you get to the relics. They are hidden in the courtyard."
The humans looked to each other, unsure what to think. But Sunset Shimmer looked to Knightmon and accepted the key.
"Thank you, Knightmon." Sunset Shimmer replied with a sad smile.
“Don’t thank me yet, fair maiden." Knightmon responded. "Gigasmon may be powerful, but the road ahead of you is even more perilous." Knightmon examines the seven girls. "But I can sense you fair maidens have stared dare in the fave before."
"You betcha!" Pinkie Pie responded with a nod.
"We've dealt with dangerous situations before." Rainbow Dash said in a boastful manner.
"So I see." Knightmon said, chuckling before coughing a bit.
"Knightmon!" Mercurymon said in concern for his knightly comrade.
"Worry not... my final hour is upon me..." Knightmon spoke weakly before he began to lose color saturation and opacity while an egg-shaped orb of light appeared in his midsection, "I bid you all farewell.... and please.... save the Digital world..."
Everyone watched as Knightmon vanished completely as the egg-shaped ball of light floated upwards.
"Knightmon..." Leomon spoke out in grief as Nohemon removed his hat in a mournful manner.
Rarity was tearing up while Fluttershy and Pinkie Pie were hugging one another out of sadness.
"Dammit." Thrill Ride sighed melancholically as Sunset looked to the key passed down from Knightmon.
After mourning the loss of Knightmon, the crew were back out in the courtyard of the temple where Gigasmon was earlier.
"Ok, so where do we start looking?" Rainbow Dash asked as she looked around. "There must be a chest or a vault somewhere."
"I have no clue." Sunset pondered as the gang began to scatter around, hoping to find a keyhole so where. But when Sunset got close to a column, the key began to glow before it levitate out of her hand.
"What the...?" Sunset stuttered in shock as a keyhole manifested on column. "Guys! I think I've found it!"
The others ran to the column, and they sas the key turn into yellow energy before being sucked into the keyhole. And with that, a rectangle square of light shined on the column before vanishing.
Inside were what appeared to be eight hexagonal-shaped objects about as big as a half dollar and appeared to be made of crystal with a golden metal trim, each one possessing a hexagon that had a unique symbol.
The first was bright red and bore with a deep crimson colored symbol depicting a serpentine dragon coiled around a sword. The second was moderate orange and bore a brown colored symbol depicting a wolf’s head overlooking a mountain range. The third was bright yellow and bore a gray colored symbol depicting a cog wheel with a brain in the middle. The fourth was forest green and had a lime green colored symbol depicting a butterfly above a lotus flower. The fifth was cyan with a white colored symbol depicting a dove with a star in its talons. The sixth was electric blue and had a turquoise colored symbol depicting a dolphin enveloped in a teardrop. The seventh was violet and had a magenta colored symbol depicting a crescent moon with a ghost hovering near it. And the eight was pastel pink with a raspberry colored symbol depicting a four-pointed star with angelic wings on the sides.
"The relics!" Leomon gasped in awe. "We've found them!"
Suddenly, a familiar buzzing sound was heard. Sunset and her friends fished out there phones, the same symbol displayed on the screens.
"This is your fate." A voice spoke from the phones before they began hovering out of their hands. Then the hexagonal shaped items then were sucked into them before a multicolored light enveloped the area, among everyone shield heir eyes.
Once the light fade, they all uncover their eyes to see eight strange devices of varying colors. They were each egg shaped, had a square screen within the middle surrounded by gold metallic ring, and three buttons located at the bottom; the center being oval shaped with the right and left buttons were triangular shaped.
Each one floated to their respective user. Sunset's was mainly purple with red and yellow streaks, Twilight's was bright yellow with purple and pink zigzag lines, Pinkie's was bright magenta with bright rosey pink polka-dots, Applejack's was a bright orange with brown flecks, Rarity's was ocean blue with white waves lines, Rainbow Dash's was bright cyan with metallic gray spirals, Flutterhsy's was bright green with yellow and pink floral patterns, and Thrill Red's was deep red with platinum dandelion yellow flame patterns.
"Whoa! Awesome!" Rainbow Dash muttered in amazement.
"But how do we use them, is the question?" Twilight asked with a perplexed expression look as she examined her device.
"Too band you won't find out!" A familiar voice called out as Gigasmon landed near them.
"Gigasmon!" Leomon growled angrily at the troll-like beast before drawing his sword. "You will pay for what you've done to our comrade!"
"Cry me a river, hairball!" Gigasmon shot back before stomping the ground, causing the ground to shake violently while knocking the gang off their feet.
"Nohemon!" Mercurymon spoke to the scarecrow-like Digimon.
"Right!" Nohemon said, pulling out his bow and arrow. "William's Arrow!" Nohemon cried out before shooting arrows at Mercurymon, who absorbed the arrows with one of his shield.
"Offset Reflector!" Mercurymon cried our before firing the arrows from the other shield at Gigasmon, the arrows hitting Gigasmon square in the face. But this only seemed to agitate Gigasmon.
"Quagmire Twister!" Gigsamon roared out before spinning rapidly and gunning towards Mercurymon, the mirror Digimon raising his shield.
"Dark Reflection!" Mercurymon exclaimed, sending the reflection of Gigasmon's attack at him, the two colliding and knocking the original Gigasmon back.
Meanwhile the human gang were hiding someplace safe.
"Ugh... I wish I knew how these stupid things worked!" Rainbow Dash declares as she examined her device. "That way I'd take out that big-nosed freak."
"There must be something put there we can use!" Sunset muttered, desperately looking around for a weapon.
"Lion Sword!" Leomon roared out as he slashed at Gigasmon with his sword, but Gigasmon growled in annoyance before punching him away.
"Time to end this!" Gigasmon declared before leaping upwards. "Tectonic Slam!" Gigasmon cried out as he slammed his fists into the ground upon landing, causing the ground to shake violently and break apart.
"Oh crap!" Thrill Ride called out in worry as the ground beneath them broke apart, causing everyone to fall into what looked to be a large dungeon area.
"Oooohh...." Pinkie Pie groaned in pain as she slowly got up and rubbed her bottom. "My tooshie!"
"Everyone alright?" Average Joe asked his friends.
"We're good..." Rainbow Dash replied.
"Ugh... that’s going to hurt tomorrow!" Twilight groaned, but then she saw Gigasmon was approaching her.
"Twilight!" Thrill Ride cried out to Twilight. But then his device began beeping profusely. Thrill Ride fished out his device and lulled at it puzzlingly before a glimmer of light appeared on his peripheral vision.
Thrill Ride turned to see what looked like a sword. The blade was engraved with strange golden symbols while the handle resembled that of a metallic orange dragon head.
Leomon took notice of the strange sword, and was stunned. "That sword! Is that...?"
"Sweet!" Thrill Ride ran over to grab it, but when he got close enough, his devices belittled a high pitched sound as the sword emitted a bright crimson glow.
Gigasmon was about to strike Twilight, but he looked to the direction of the red glow with a surprised expression.
The sword then turned into crimson energy, surprising everyone present before it was absorbed into the device. Once every last bit of it was absorbed, the device's screen showed the symbol the familiar red of a serpentine dragon coiled around a sword.
//DigiRemnant Acquired.// a computerized voice echoed from the device before Thrill Ride was engulfed by an intense red glow as he floated several feet off the ground.
A red hexagon seal with the same symbol appeared beneath Thrill Ride as he was then engulfed in a column of fire.
Eventually, the flame column vanished to reveal a new figure taking Thrill Ride's place. It was a knight-like figure similar to Knightmon, albeit with a few differences.
For one, his armor coloring was comorised of red, yellow, and orange and it wasn't a bulky compared to Knightmon's armor. His helmet had a draconic look to it, his eyes were amber gold, and his hair that was slightly longer as well as being bright orange in color. His gauntlets were shaped like dragon heads and his shoulder guards resembled shields
He reached for his back and drew out a sword that looked similar to the sword he obtained, only now the blade was longer and broader while the orange dragon head part was gone and replaced with a scarlet cross guard shaped like a dragon's wings, and the handle is shaped like a dragon's tail. The edge was now a golden yellow in color while the golden symbols on the blade's base were replaced with a single red symbol resembling a streak of fire.
FlameKnightmon! A unique and relatively new Digimon whose will and might knows no boundaries! His attacks are dedicated to the Greymon-species and are capable of burning any evil that crosses his line of sight to ashes!
"What's this?!" Gigasmon asked incredulously while the others watched on in awe.
"Oh... my!" Fluttershy uttered in a whisper.
"So glorious!" Rarity spoke in amazement.
"So this is the power of the of the relics." Leomon uttered, just as awestruck as the others.
“You killed Knightmon, and I am most definitely not going to let you claim another innocent life!" FlameKnightmon drew his sword, the blade encased in brilliant flame. "Prepare to bathe in the flames of Hell!"
"Bring it, Renaissance reject!" Gigasmon barked back before jumping up to perform another Tectonic Slam attack. But BurnKnightmon jumps upwards and held his sword upwards.
"Smoldering Slasher!" FlameKnightmon cried out before swinging his sword downwards to send a crescent if fire at Gigasmon. The attack sent the troll-like Digimon falling. And Gigisamom did fall! Hard!
"Awesome!" Rainbow Dash declared, cheering FlameKnightmon on. "Kick his ugly butt!"
"With pleasure!" FlameKnightmon declared as he landed, his sword encased in flames. "Brimstone Binds!" FlameKnightmon stabbed the blade of his sword into the ground, causing a pool of molten magma to form underneath Gigasmon while also ensuring him in binds made of fire.
"Oh no! Nonono!" Gigasmon uttered, panic setting in as he looks to BurnKnightmon. "Please! Have mercy! I'm begging you!"
"Too late for that!" FlameKnight declared as his word emitted a bright red glow. "Wrath Of The Fallen Greymon!" And with a single thrust, FlameKnight fired a blast of crimson energy shaped like a dragon at Gigasmon while the troll-like Digimon roared put in pure agony.
"This... can't.... be...!" Gigasmon declared as he slowly lost monochrome in color as he began to lose tangibility. "NOOOOOOOOOOooooooo!!!" And just like that, Gigasmon had vanished, leaving an egg-shaped ball of light before it flew upwards, the same fate that befell upon Knightmon.
"And like a phoenix, from the ashes you shall be reborn anew." FlameKnightmon declared, placing his sword downward with his head bowed in a gesture of supplication before reverting back to Thrill Ride in a flash of red light.
The seven girls cheered and celebrated Thrill Ride's victory while Nohemon, Leomon, and Mercurymon were astonished.
"Incredible." Leomon muttered in shock.
"So that's what the relics are capable of." Nohemon said, just as shocked as his two friends.
"Remarkable. Truly astonishing." Mercurymon said, rubbing his chin with intrigue. "A human becoming a Digimon."
"How is that even possible?" Nohemon asked with a puzzled expression. "Humans shouldn't be able to Digivolve."
"I'll guess we'll know as tine progresses." Leomon replied before he opened the heavy doors of the temple. "For now though, I think it's time to regroup."
"Indubitably." Mercurymon agreed as he followed Leomon.
"Come." Nohemon said to the human gang. "We're leaving."
The group followed without any room to argue, but when the walked out, they saw nothing but mountains in all directions. No road, no exit, just a cliff.
"Uh..." Rainbow stated with wide eyes, "How are we gonn..."
Before Rainbow could finish, the sound of wings flapping was heard, and suddenly a large bird-like creature landed before them. It a dark plumage, three legs, and gold mountings on its wings with a large center point and prongs. The tips of its wings are purple while its talons are red. It has a gold mask with a long red crest, a red beak, purple feathered neck, and white ruff that is braided into a single rope that dangles freely with a bell to each side of it as well.
"Whoa!" Thrill Ride muttered in shock upon seeing the enormous bird.
"Crowmon." Leomon said with a soft smile. "Sorry if we alerted you."
"No need, Leomon." Crowmon spoke in a feminine voice before she looks to the humans. "Wait! Humans? How..."
"We'll explain on the way back to base." Leomon replied as he, Mercurymon, and Nohemon hopped onto Crowmon's back.
The human kids looked at eachother before hopping onto Crowmon's back as well while making sure to hold on tight.
"So, where is your base?" asked Sunset.
"In Claymore Burg." Leomon answered. "One of Avalon's safest havens."
"Avalon?!" Twilight asked with eyes widenened in surprise. "The Avalon from Arthurian legend?!"
"Well explain on the way!" Leomon replied before Crowmon took off into the air, and everyone riding on her back held on for dear life.
As Crowmon flew towards Claymore Burg, the human troop were conversion with their Digimon companions.
"So, you're saying there are eight countries in the Digital World?" Twilight asked, her curiosity piqued.
"Indeed so." Mercurymon responded. "Each one is based on the eight DigiMemories, ancient powers that were said to be the cause of NEO's creation."
"DigiMemories?" Sunset asked with a perplexed look.
"Forces that are intertwined with concept of a Digimon's Family, or also known as Species." Nohemon chimed in. "A Family an overarching group that a Digimon can belong to."
"These include Nature Spirits, which consists of Digimon who are animal or monster-like Digimon, or those who dwell in desert-like areas." Leomon explained. "Then there are the Deep Savers, which are Digimon that are aquatic or polar."
"Next is the Nightmare Soldiers, which are derived from Digimon that are demonic or undead Digimon, or those who dwell in haunted areas." Mercurymon explained, making the humans scared a little. "Then there's the Wind Guardians, which consists of avian or flying Digimon, or those who dwell in grassy or lofty areas."
"Next up is the Metal Empire, which consists of mechanical or mutated Digimon, or those who dwell in urban areas." Mercurymon continued, "Then there are the Virus Busters, who are comprised of sacred or angelic Digimon, or those who dwell in holy areas."
"Angels?!" Rarity asked with a big grin. "Real angels?!"
"Indeed." Leomon replied with a chuckle upon seeing Rarity's reaction. "Next we have Dragon's Roar, which is composed of draconic Digimon, or those who dwell in volcanic areas. And lastly is the Jungle Troopers, which is composed of insectoid or vegetation Digimon, or those who dwell in tropical areas."
"The eight DigiMemories includes Holy, Dark, Dragon, Beast, Aquan, Bird, Machine, and Insect-Plant." Leomon listed of to the young humans. "I'm sure you can figure out which DigiMemory represents which Family."
"So, these eight continents represent the DigiMemories." Applejack spoke while she rubbed her chin. "Is Avalon one of them?"
"Of course." Mercurymon spoke. "Each continent is named after various mythical cities from your world. Avalon of course represents the Dragon DigiMemory."
"Representing the Aquan DigiMemory is Lemuria," Nohemon chimed in, "Alfheim represents the Beast DigiMemory, Aaru represents the Bird Memory, Agartha represents the Dark DigiMemory, Elysium represents the Holy DigiMemory, Shangri-La represents the Insect-Plant DigiMemory, and El Dorado represents the Machine DigiMemory."
As the conversation continued, Thrill Ride was looking at his device, which according to Leomon was called a Digivice, examining it while he was remembering his fight with Gigasmon.
Flashback
"DIGIREMNANT SYNCHRONIZE, NEO EVOLUTION!"
A red hexagon seal with the same symbol appeared beneath Thrill Ride as he was then engulfed in a column of fire.
Eventually, the flame column vanished to reveal a new figure taking Thrill Ride's place.
"FLAMEKNIGHTMON!"
***
"What's this?!" Gigasmon asked incredulously while the others watched on in awe.
"Oh... my!" Fluttershy uttered in a whisper.
"So glorious!" Rarity spoke in amazement.
"So this is the power of the of the relics." Leomon uttered, just as awestruck as the others.
“You killed Knightmon, and I am most definitely not going to let you claim another innocent life!" FlameKnightmon drew his sword, the blade encased in brilliant flame. "Prepare to bathe in the flames of Hell!"
***
"Oh no! Nonono!" Gigasmon uttered, panic setting in as he looks to FlameKnightmon. "Please! Have mercy! I'm begging you!"
"Too late for that!" FlameKnightmon declared as his word emitted a bright red glow. "Wrath Of The Fallen Greymon!" And with a single thrust, FlameKnightmon fired a blast of crimson energy shaped like a dragon at Gigasmon while the troll-like Digimon roared put in pure agony.
"This... can't.... be...!" Gigasmon declared as he slowly lost monochrome in color as he began to lose tangibility. "NOOOOOOOOOOooooooo!!!" And just like that, Gigasmon had vanished, leaving an egg-shaped ball of light before it flew upwards, the same fate that befell upon Knightmon.
End Flashback
"Thrill? Yo Thrill!"
Thrill Ride snapped out of his thoughts before looking to Rainbow and Fluttershy looking to him.
"You alright, dude?" Rainbow asked with a hint of concern. "You kinda zoned out there for a sec."
"Oh... sorry." Thrill Ride said as he puts his Digivice back into his pocket. "I'm still wrapping my head around how I managed to take down Gigasmon."
"I'm quite surprised on that myself, Thrill." Nohemon said. "I've heard the Relics were capable of such power, but I didn't think they allow a unique style of Digivolution."
"Is that what that was?" Sunset asked with curiosity. "Didn't you say only Digimon could Digivolve?"
"Yes, I did." Nohemon nodded. "I'm still puzzled on how what Thrill Ride here achieved was even possible."
"Regardless, Thrill kicked some serious ass!" Rainbow said with excitement. "If that's how Thrill Ride can beat down baddies, then imagine how the rest of us can do it!"
"Wait!" Leomon said before looking to Thrill Ride. "Thrill Ride, remember when before you Digivolved, you've obtained a sword?" Thrill Ride nods in response. "I believe when you obtained Omnimon's Grey Sword, that may have played a key role in you becoming FlameKnightmon."
"Omnimon?" Twilight asked.
"He was a noble warrior with quite a reputation, my dear." Mercurymon explained. "He managed to take down not one, not two, but five Leviamon all by himself. He was even the lead knight of Goldramon’s royal guard."
"Wait! Goldramon? One of the four lords you told us about?" Sunset asked, scratching her chin with a puzzled expression, "Perhaps this Omnimon serving under Goldramon might serve a connection to how Thrill became FlameKnightmon."
"Is he around?" Asked Pinkie Pie.
"Sadly, not anymore." Leomon answered with a solemn look. "I mean physically yes, but odds are he may not have any recollection of his past life."
"Past life?" Fluttershy asked with intrigue, "You mean like reincarnation?"
"In a sense, yes." Leomon replied. "You see, since Digimon are composed of Data, we can never truly die like any life forms form the human world can. When a Diginon is mortally wounded, or when they've reached old age, a Digimon will lose all of its data it has aquited throughout its life, while the remaining that it started off with is reverted into a DigiEgg."
When Twilight heard that, she recalled something.
Flashback
"Worry not... my final hour is upon me..." Knightmon spoke weakly before he began to lose color saturation and opacity while an egg-shaped orb of light appeared in his midsection, "I bid you all fair well.... and please.... save the Digital world..."
Everyone watched as Knightmon vanished completely as the egg-shaped ball of light floated upwards.
***
"This... can't.... be...!" Gigasmon declared as he slowly lost monochrome in color as he began to lose tangibility. "NOOOOOOOOOOooooooo!!!" And just like that, Gigasmon had vanished, leaving an egg-shaped ball of light before it flew upwards, the same fate that befell upon Knightmon.
"And like a phoenix, from the ashes you shall be reborn anew." BurnKnightmon declared, placing his sword downward with his head bowed in a gesture of supplication before reverting back to Thrill Ride in a flash of red light.
End Flashback
"Like what happened with Knightmon and Gigasmon back at Strokghold Fort!" Twilight spoke in realization, making her friends look to her.
"Indeed so, my dear." Mercurymon replied. "Digimon exist for two reasons; to fight and to advance in strength. When one Digimon slays another, the winning Digimon claims the data the loser has acquired throughout its time."
"Wait, really?" Thrill Ride brings out his Digivice again, and with a press of a button, he sees that a image of Gigasmon was displayed onto it. "Huh. I guess when I took down Gigasmon, I robbed his data without even knowing."
"So... what are ya going to do with it, sugar?" Applejack asked.
"Beats me." Thrill Ride replied with a shrug. "We've just got these things, he hardly know how these things even work."
"We're here!" Crowmon spoke, making the others look ahead. From the distance, they saw what looked like a medieval town, full of towers, aqueducts and homes.
"Wow...!" Pinkie Pie muttered in amazement.
"Awesome!" Rainbow Dash said just as awestruck as her friends were.
"Is it not?" Mercurymon replied with an amused smile, "my friends, it is with greatest pleasure to welcome you all to Claymore Burg!"
Once Crowmon began to descend, she landed at a clear area full of green just a few feet away from a sign that reads "Welcome to Claymore Burg".
"Man, this place is freaking sweet!" Thrill Ride spoke as he and the others hopped off of Crowmon's back.
"Thank you for the lift,, Crowmon." Leomon thanked Crowmon, the bird Diginon nodding before flying off further into the town.
The gang then walked into the town, the humans staying close to their Digimon companions. As they walked, a bunch of Digimon in the area were looking to the children with shocked expressions, many of them murmuring to one another.
"And we have company." The figure spoke with pure fascination he looks at the humans. "Human company no less."
Digimon Analyzer
Name: Wisemon Level: Ultimate Type: Demon Man Attribute: Virus
Wisemon! True to his namesake, his intellect s second to none. With the Space-time Stones he holds in his hands, he is capable of preserving every event or object of the Digital World within space and time!
"Yes, Wisemon." Bohemon said with a hint of melancholy. "But unfortunately, Knightmon has..."
"Fallen at Stronghold Fort." Wisemon finished for Nohemon with a sorrowful sigh. "I'm aware. But his sacrifice was not in vain." Wisemon said as he looks to the humans, "For he has ensured the safety of the heroes destined to save the Digital World. And one even has already unlocked his power." Wisemon leans forward to Thrill Ride. "A strapping young lad you are, my boy. You surely avenged Knightmon's demise."
"Wait! You know?!" Thrill Ride asked with bewilderment. "But.. how did... you weren't even..."
"I can see all , my boy." Wisemon interjected with a raised index finger. "I have witnessed every event. Past, present, and future. Both from the human world, and the Digital World?"
"Really?" Pinkie asked in a challenging way with a big grin. "Ok, then what color is my underwear?"
"White, with blue stripes and pink frilly lace." Wisemon replied, making Pinkie gasp in shock before looking into her shirt.
"Wow! You're good!" Pinkie said in amazement.
"What is the square root of five?" Twilight asked Wisemon, wanting to test his knowledge.
" Approximately 2.2360679775. " Wisemon replied with a chuckle before interrupting Twilight before the girl could even speak her next question. "Before you ask, 1000903 multiplied 10000 10009030000, your a huge fan of classical music, you're parents names are Twilight Velvet and Night Light, your favorite food is green leaf salad, and your sister-in-law is pregnant with a girl."
Twilight's jaw just hung open, her eyes widened in total disbelief as Wisemon answered her next questions before she could even say them. Even the other humans were bewildered by this.
"Man." Thrill Ride uttered out in shock. "No wonder your named Wisemon."
"Indeed my boy." Wisemon responded with a chuckle, "As I have said, I can see anything no matter whether on if it has happened before, if it is currently happening, or if it has yet to happen." Wisemon spoke with a small hint of pride. "And I also know that you youngsters are here to get some insight as to the reasons about the power you currently possess."
"Yes, actually." Leomon replied as he stepped forward. "You see, Thriller here..."
"Was able to Digivolve by melding the power of the Burning DigiPendant with Omnimon's Grey Sword." Wisemon finished for Leomon. "Again, I already know."
"Burning DigiPendant?" Thrill Ride asked before pulling out his Digivice. "You mean the red relic I have?"
"Indeed." Wisemon responded with a nod. "As I'm sure you kids know by now, you each hold the remnants of NEO. The same one who defeated Dexmon alongside the Four Lords."
"So that's what these thing are called?" Rarity asked as she brought our her Digivice. "And they're the remains of this NEO?"
"Indeed." Wisemonr replied as he conjured holographic projections of the DigiPendents. "The DigiPendents you hold include: Shadow, Sacred, Burning, Marine, Aerial, Cyber, Floral, and Terra. Think of them as enhanced forms of the DigiMemories."
"You mean the ancient powers that possibly made NEO?" Nohemon asked, earning a nod from Wisemon.
"As for how you, young man," Wisemon said, pointing to Thrill Ride, "were able to Digivolve through Neo Evolution, I'm a fraud I do not have the answer to that."
"What?!" Rainbow Dash asked with shock. "You're the smartest guy around, aren't you? Shouldn't you know how this Neo Evolution thing works?!"
"I may be intelligent, but I'm do not know the answer to literally everything my dear." Wisemon responded nonchalantly. "Not everything is easily rationalized and analyzed. Im sure that your bespectacled friend here can attest to that."
Sunset was confused before looking to Twilight, gasping in shock. "You mean the events of the..."
"Friendship Games, yes." Wisemon finished for Sunset woth a nod. "Also, before you even ask, Miss Shimmer, I know not the location to your geodes. But let us find out."
Wisemon grabbed a hold of the yellow atom-like orb that hovered at his left. And suddenly, the yellow orb in the middle glowed as it showed the pendants that the girls had worm before arriving at the Digital World. But they then see the pendants were encircled by eight menacing silhouettes.
Wisemon had a look of terror. "Oh dear, this is troubling. My dears, I'm sad to say that your geodes are currently under the custody of the Eight Dark Lords."
"What?!" The girls asked credulous.
"What would those guys want with the geodes?" Thrill Ride pondered.
"I assume they are aware of the magical power the geodes provide." Wisemon replied with a troubled look. "Whatever plans they have with the geodes, I doubt it is anything pleasant."
"Can't you see into the future or something?" Applejack asked.
"Let us see." Wisemon replied before g4abbing the red orb on his right before said orb glowed. But surprisingly, nothing seems to be showing on it.
"Odd. I'm not getting anything." Wisemon responded in confusion. But then a scream was heard, making everyone jump in terror.
Just outside, many Digimon were running in fear our gang if heroes rushed out to see what the ruckus was.
"Seems we have trouble." Mercurymon said before raising his left mirror shield, deflecting a blast of electricity.
The others looks to see the source of the attack, which was a humanoid sharing composed of red and black metal armor, piercing yellow eyes, and a tuft of silvery hair appearing on the back of its head.
"Privet! I'm here to get a little something!" The mechanical humanoid spoke I'm a deep computerized voice with a thick Russian accent. (AM: Privet is “hello” in Russian.)
Digimon Analyzer
Name: BlitzGreymon Level: Mega Type: Cyborg Attribute: Virus
BlitzGreymon, a mechanical Digimon armed with electric weapons. With the Plasma Stakes on both of its arms, it can destroy even the sturdiest of structures by sending a surge of electricity through them!
"BlitzGreymon!" Leomon growled as he drew his sword. "What is it you want?"
"I think you know, Leomon!" BlitzGreymon shot back with a scowl. "I know you have the DigiPendants! Now you will either hand them over, or so help me there will be casualties!"
"Then come and get 'em, you walking scrapyard!" Thrill Ride said before raising his Digivice. "DIGIREMNANT SYNCHRONIZE, NEO EVOLUTION!" The familiar red hexagon seal appeared beneath Thrill Ride before he was then engulfed in a column of fire. And after a few moments, the column vanished as FlameKnightmon appeared with bisnsword brandished. "FLAMEKNIGHTMON!"
BlitzGreymon was surprised upon seeing the sudden appearance of FlameKnightmon, but he then chuckled. "You want to tussle, knighty boy?"
"You bet your chrome coated ass I do!" FlameKnightmon declared as the blade of his sword was encased in flames. "Have at thee! Smoldering Slasher!" FlameKnightmon swung his blade horizontal, sending a wave of fire at BlitzeGreymon.
BkitzGreymon only clicked his tongue... if he even has one, before dodging the attack with ease. "As they say in the movies, don't bring a knife to a gunfight!" BlitzGreymon declared before the weapon on its back aimed at FlameKnightmon "Thunder Vernier! And with that, BkitzGreymon fired immense blasts of lightning from the weapon on his back at FlameKnightmon.
"Lend me thine strength!" FlameKnightmon declared as he brought out his Digivice and extended forward.
//DigiSoul, Manifest!// The Digrix's AI spoke, and from the Digivice's screen emerged a red and yellow version of Gigasmon. Gigasmon blocked BlitzGreymon's attack by crossing his arms.
"Whoa!" Sunset declared in awe. "He can summon enemies he defeated?"
"Quagmire Twister!" Gigasmon cried put before spinning around, heading towards BlitzGreymon.
"Elec Guard!" BlitzGreymon cried out, releasing plasma particles into his surroundings, causing an electric barrier to surround him while blocking Gigasmon's attack. "Thunder Vernier!" BlitzGreymon the fired another blast of electricity from the weapons on his back, the attack striking the Gigasmon summon as said summon roared in agony as it turned into red energy and was sucked into FlameKnightmon's Digivice.
"You've fought admirably, comrade." FlameKnightmon spoke softly before readying his sword.
"You're next, flaming one!" BlitzGreymon retorted before charging at FlameKnightmon. "Plasma Stake!" BlitzGreymon thrusts his machinegun arms forward and fired multiple bolts of electricity at him, making him roar in pain as he got to his knees.
"No you don’t! Fist of the Beast King! " Leomon exclaimed as his fist was encased in a golden yellow aura before punching the air, launching the aura in the shape of a lion's head at BlitzGreymon. The attack did hit, but it hardly left a scratch on the mechanical Digimon. "I have plenty to serve up! Hyakujūken!" Leomon then launched multiple golden aura lion heads at BkitzGreymon, though this seemed to annoy BlitzGreymon.
"William's Arrow!" Nohemon cried out as he fired a set of arrows at Mercurymon, the mirror Digimon absorbing the arrows with one shield before aiming the other at BlitzGreymon.
"Offset Reflector!" Mercurymon declared before firing the absorbed arrows through his other mirror shield at BlitzGreymon.
As this occurred, the girls were watching the fight go down.
"What are we going to do?" Pinkie Pie asked he friends with concern. "We can't just sit by and watch."
"But what can we do against thunderhead over here?!" Rainbow Dash declared while motioning towards BlitzGreymon.
"Shockwave/Wrath Of The Fallen Greymon!" Leomon and FlameKnightmon roared out, Leomon firing a blast of golden yellow energy from his hands while FlameKnightmon sent a dragon-shaped stream of fire with a thrust of his sword.
"Thunder Vernier!" BlitzGreymon cried out as he fires another lightning blast from the weapon on its back to counter. The attack sent send Leomon skidding on the ground while FlameKnightmon crashed into a nearby building before changing back to Thrill Ride in a bright flash.
"What?!" BlitzGreymon asked in shock. "A human?! In the Digital World?!" BlitzGreymon then had a look of realization. "So it is true... the warriors chosen by the Four Lords have come!" BlitzGreymon then chuckled as he slowly advanced toward Thrill Ride. "The Dark Lords are certainly going to reward me handsomely."
"Thrill Ride!" Sunset cried out before she heard her Digivice emit a series if high pitched beeps.
BlitzGreymon aimed his right gun arm at Thrill Ride and was about to fire, but them a purple energy shockwave occurred out of nowhere and knocked him back.
Thrill Ride was surprised as he looks to his right, seeing what looked like a pair of teal colored blasters floating awhile emitting a feint purple aura.
Thrill Ride watches in amazement as the blasters float towards Sunset.
The blasters started to emit bright purple energy before it was absorbed into Sunset’s Digivice. Once every last bit of it was absorbed, the screen showed the same symbol Sunset’s Shadow DigiPendant bore, that of a crescent moon withb a ghost beside it.
//DigiRemnant Acquired.// Sunset’s Digivice before Sunset emits an intense teal glow as she floated several feet off the ground.
A purple hexagon seal with the Shadow DigiPendant symbol appeared beneath Sunset as she was then enveloped in a column of black and teal energy.
The others watched on in awe for a mere few moments before the energy column vanished to reveal Sunset's new form.
The form Sunset took resembled a rather mature woman who appeared to be somewhere in her late twenties to early thirties with red eyes and long curly raven black hair.
The top half of her head was obscured by a red and black headdress that looked to be styled like a cowboy hat, around her neck was a white scarf, she wore an olive green vest with a dark violet corvette underneath, she also had black leather pants with olive green steel toe boots.
In her hands she held what looked like black versions of the Desperado blasters, only they now had five barrel instead of just one. On the sides they had pictures of flaming red eyes and sharp-toothed grins while further down thy had pink kiss marks. But they also now had handles with triggers, the weapons she now held somehow resembling a hybrid of guns and tonfas.
Calamitymon, a gunslinger Digimon with an itchy trigger finger. Beautiful yet lethal, with her handy tonfa blasters she names Jessie and James she can fire up to a thousand rounds per minute. Get caught in her line of sight and you’re done for.
"Sunset?!" Twilight asked in utter shock, and her friends shared the same sentiment.
"Whoa Nelly!" Applejack muttered in awe.
BlitzGreymon was more so in disbelief at what he had just seen. But he shook it off before getting back up. "Don't think you've got the upper hand, little lady!"
"I wouldn't be so smug if I were you!" Calamitymon shot back before aiming her tonfa blasters at him. "Dance for me! Manic Barrage!" And with a pull of the trigger, Calamitymon fired a barrage of purple energy blasts at BlitzGreymon, this time BlitzGreymon actually sustained some significant damage from the attack.
"You little bitch!" BlitzGreymon roared out in rage before aiming his gun arms at Calamitymon. "Plasma Stake!" BlitzGreymo then fired another barrage of electricity blasts.
"Shadow Thruster!" Calamitymon cried out before dashing at BlitzGreymon in a dark purple streak, jabbing him with her tonfa blasters before sending him back with a purrle energy blast.
The others were watching with pure amazement as Calamitymon continued to fight BlitzGreymon.
"Alright! Say goodnight!" Calamitymon declared before she conjured a series of purple hexagons around BlitzGreymon, "Ebony Firestorm!" And with that, countless laser bullets began firing from the purple hexagons and at BlitzGreymon.
The attack proved to be too much for BlitzGreymon as he collapsed onto his knees, his body turning a mix of black, white, and gray as he began to lose tangibility. "Damn... you...!" BlitzGreymon groaned in defeat before he vanished, leaving a DigiEgg the only thing left before it then hovered off into the sky.
"And stay down!" Calamitymon said with a smirk, blowing at the barrels of her tonfa blasters. And in a bright teal flash, Calamitymon reverted back into Sunset Shimmer.
"That! Was! AWESOME!" Rainbow Dash exclaimed in awe a sshe and the others went to congratulate Sunset. "The way you took down that metallic thubderhead was freaking sick!"
"Thanks for the save, Sunny." Thrill Ride said gratefully as he walked towards Sunset. "You really saved my ass."
"Just glad to see that you're alright." Sunset replied, patting Thrill Ride on the back before shenpulled out her Digivice, seeing the image of BlitzGreymon on the screen. "And it looks like I get to summon beaten enemies too."
"Well done, young ones." Wisemon spoke as he hovered towards them. "That was a splendid display I've ever seen one."
"What were those things that I've picked ked up, anyway?" Sunset asked as she looked at her Digivivice screen, the image showing the blasters.
"Paildramon's Desperado blasters!" Nohemon replied, making the humans look to him. "Like Omnimon, Paildramon served under Goldramon. He was one if the most skilled marksman to ever exist.'
"First Omnimon's Grey Sword, and now Paildramon's Desperado blasters." Mercurymon said, humming in though as he rubbed his chin. "Miss Shimmer, perhaps your theory on you and Thrill Ride's DigiRemnants linked to the four lords is probably solid."
"DigiRemnants?" Wisemon repeated with a puzzled expression. "Well, there are bound to be more of them. Perhaps the remaining DigiRemnants could have belonged to those who served under the Four Lords."
"Do you know where they are?" Twilight asked, but Wisemon shook his head.
"I'm afraid I do not, child." Wisemon replied. "But I'm certain your D-Gens will guide you to them."
"D-Gens?" Sunset asked with a raised eyebrow.
"The name I came up with for your Digivices." Wisemon replied with a soft chortle. "Short for Digital Generation, as your Digimon forms are sort of a new generation. Pretty clever, hmm?"
"Eh... I guess it's shorter to say than Digivices." Thrill Ride said with a shrug when Sunset’s stomach began to growl.
"Uh... can we get something to eat?" Sunset asked, rubbing her arm in a bashful manner. "That fight kinda got me famished."
"Say no more, luckily I have just the culinary delight that will make your tastes sing in elation." Wisemon said with pride. "Come along, you're going to love it." Wisemon replied as he hovered off as the others followed. "It's both delicious and nourishing for the brain."
(Meanwhile)
In a dark room that resembled a throne room, a Digimon composed of a shadow-like miasma resembling a wing dotted with bright red eyes and a wolf-like head hovered towards eight thrones.
"My lords, I come bearing bad news." The shadowy Digimon spoke with its head bowed. "BlitzGreymon has fallen."
"My finest general?" A deep computerized voice spoke with shock. "How?!"
"You will not believe me when I say this, but BlitzGreymon was bested by human children." The shadowy Digimon responded.
"Human children?!" A voice with an English accent repeated in disbelief. "Surely you jest, Shademon!"
"I'm afraid not, my lord." The Digimon named Shademon said as he conjured a red orb displaying the fight. "As for how BlitzGreymon, well..." The orb then showed Thrill Ride Neo Evolving into FlameKnightmon, then showed Sunset Shinner Neo Evolving into Calamitymon.
"No! It can ot be!" A deeper booming voice spoke in disbelief. "These children must have the DigiPendants!"
"And as for the boy, I believe he is the reason for Gigasmon's downfall as well." Shademon spoke as the orb showed FlameKnightmon summoning Gigasmon's DigiSoul.
"So it seems." The English accented voice spoke with intrigue.
"What are your orders... my lords?" Shademon asked.
"Hmm...." The English accented voice hummed before chortling. "Why not let them have their fun for a little while. So far, only two have achieved Neo Evolution. I'm curious as to how the others will get theirs."
"You're saying ya want to test 'em?" A gruff voice spoke with an Australian accent. "Should we send some of our men after them, mate?"
"We could, but that would dampen the fun." The English accented voice replied. "Besides, we don't want to waste any of out troops, and just sending out our weakest cannon fodder would make it too easy for them."
"In that case, we should keep surveillance on them at all times." A deep voice with a Japanese accent replied.
"Of course we should, you dimwitted dung beetle!" The English accented voice replied. "Otherwise we wouldn't be able to know what it is were dealing with!"
"And what if these feeble sacks of flesh prove to be a nuisance?" The computerized voice asked.
"We have those pendants we robbed of those fiar maidens, do we not?" The English voice replied with a sinister chortle. "What better way to assess with a threat than to fight fire with fire?"
"What do you have in mind?" The Australian voice asked.
After a brief silence, the English voice echoed chuckled. "Go get seven of our finest troops, would you boney? Shademon!"
"Yes, my lord!" Shademon acknowledged with his head bowed.
"Go fetch the Datamon!" The English voice commanded.
"At once!" Shademon bowed again before hovering off.
It was morning at Claymore Burg, and in Wisemom’s observatory, Leomon, Nohemon, and Mercurymon were packing bags with supplies. Meanwhile the kids were talking with Wisemon.
“We’ll, my human friends, you have quite the journey ahead of you.” Wisemon said to the humans. “But I’m certain you lot will fulfill your destiny.”
“Thanks for havin’ us, Wisemon.” Applejack thanked Wisemon.
“Remember, your D-Gens will guide you to your respective DigiRemnants.” Wisemon elaborated. “And I’m sure with time and experience, your power will progress and advance.”
“Alright.” Leomon spoke as he finished packing. “That should be everything we need.”
“Let’s see…” Mercurymon bought a check list and a quill pen. “Books, check. Polish, check. Microscope, check. Magnifying glass, check. Camera, check. Map, check. Jars, net, and sketch book? Check.”
“Why jars and a net?” Nohemon asked Mercurymon with confusion.
“We’re setting off to possibly every continent in the Digitial World, are we not?” Mercurymon replied with an excited smile. “This will be an enriching journey for all of us! The various specimens I get to catalogue, the history well learn, the various natives we’ll encounter! Oh, this is such a rare privilege!”
“Wow, and here I thought Twilight was an Egghead.” Rainbow Dash whispered to Thrill Ride with a snicker, but Rarity slaps her in the shoulder with a glare.
“Alright, I do believe we’re ready to go.” Leomon replied before strapping his backpack on. “You kids ready?”
“We are, Leomon.” Sunset called back before looking to Wisemon. “Again, thanks for everything.”
“No trouble, my dear.” Wisemon replied with a soft chuckle. “Now you’d best be off. You have a long road head.”
(Later)
After a 20 minute long flight, Crowmon landed in a forested area with the gang hopping off.
“Thanks for the lift, Crowmon.” Fluttershy thanked Crowmon.
“No problem.” Crowmon replied with a nod. “I wish you all the best of luck.” And with that said, Crowmon took off back into the sky.
“Well, which way should we get going to?” Sunset asked Mercurymon.
“Well, let’s see here…” Mercurymon eplied as he pulled out the map, and after reading it, he smiled. “Oh, Inaba Village is not too far off.”
“Inaba Village?” Twilight asked with curiosity.
“A village inhabited by Lopmon and Terriermon.” Leomon replied with smile. “Trust me, you’ll love the people there.”
Suddenly, Fluttershy felt something bump into her leg. She looks down, and what she saw was possibly the cutest thing ever. What bumped her was what looked like a white rabbit with long ears, blue eyes, and three small horns on its head.
“Oooh…” The white rabbit spoke in a high pitched voice, “Sorry about… that?” The rabbit saw Fluttershy, its eyes wide with curiosity. “No way! A human?"
Digimon Analyzer
Name: Lopmon (White) Level: Rookie Type: Animal Attribute: Data
A rare variant of the rabbit Digimon named Lopmon, it is more timid in nature. But other than that, it’s no different than regular Lopmon.
“OH MY GOSH!” Fluttershy gushed, admiring the cutbesse the rabbit like Digimon. “AREN’T YOU JUST THE CUTEST?!” Flutterhsy grabbed the white Lopmon and hugged it like it were a stuffed animal, much to the rabbit Digimon’s dismay.
“Miss… please…” The rabbit choked out as it struggled to breathe. “Can’t… breathe…” Luckily Flutterhsy noticed and let’s the poor rabbit down, the white Lopmon taking in deep breaths.
“S-Sorry about that…” Flutterhsy apologized with a blush of embarrassment.
“Hey, you must be from Inaba Village, right?” Nohemon stated to the white Lopmon. “Perhaps you could lead us there?”
The gang had arrived a small village composed of colorful egg-shaped houses, various flower gardens, and a large fountain located in the middle.
“Oh my…” Fluttershy gasped in awe at seeing the settlement. “This place is amazing.”
“Looks like the Easter bunny puked here.” Rainbow Dash muttered with a quirked eyebrow, only to get punched in the arm by Applejack. “Ow!”
“Lopmon! There you are!”
The group turn to see what like a taller white rabbit with gloves decorated with a crescent moon, purple tops on its ears, a metal plate obscuring the top of its head, yellow crescent shapes on its lower body, and what looked like purple tentacles on its back.
“P-Princess Lekismon!” White Lopmon gasped with a blush.
Digimon Analyzer
Name: Lekismon Level: Champion Type: Beast Man Attribute: Data
Lekismon, a Digimon as beguiling as she is versatile. It has astounding jumping ability, and uses her swift movements to toy with her foes. Her Moon Night Kick will definitely leave you seeing stars.
“I was worried sick.” Lekismon said worriedly as she examined White Lopmon. “That jerk brother of yours didn’t hurt you again, did he?” Lekismon then took notice of the gang before smiling. “Oh, visitors!"
“Hello there.” Leomon greeted with a bow of his head. “We’re travelers on a mission.”
“So I see.” Lekismon said with a nod before looking to the humans. “Humans? In the Digital World? Whatever mission you’re on, it must be big?”
“Hey snowball!”
White Lopmon is then pelted by a tomato, making him stumble while the others look on with shock while Lekismon gasped in shock as she tends to the rabbit Diginon.
“Alright, who threw that?!” Sunset asked before she spotted a brown version of Lopmon with pink stripes on its ears and a pink table shaped throat patch near a basket of tomatoes. “You! Did you throw that?!”
“And what if I did?” The Lopmon asked rudely.
“Oh, you brute!” Lekismon scolded the Lopmon. “You have exactly three seconds to apologize before…”
“No, It’s alright.” White Lopmon interjected, wiping the tomato juice off of his head.
“Alright?” Fluttershy asked with concern, “That jerk threw a tomato at you! How is that alright?”
“Guys, I’m alright.” White Lopmon replied, clearly hiding his pain.
“Uh… why don’t you show our guests around?” Lekismon suggested to White Lopmon. “I’ve got to overlook preparations for the Founding Festival.” Lekismon walked off, leaving White Lopmon to watch her with a blush.
“So… uh, the Founding Festival?” Thrill Ride asked, wanting to lighten White Lopmon’s spirits.
“Huh? Oh…” White Lopmon cleared his throat before turning to the group. “It’s an annual festival we throw to celebrate the founding of Inaba Village.”
“Ooh, a party!” Pinkie Pie exclaimed excitedly, jumping a bit. “I just love parties!”
"Hopefully it doesn't involve egg hunting." Rainbow Dash muttered, making Rarity slap her upside the head.
Fluttershy looked to her right, seeing see of a tall bipedal rabbit.
“Hey, who is that?” Fluttershy asked, pointing to the statue.
“Oh, that?” White Lopmon asked, “That is Antylamon. The founder of our village.”
—800 years ago—
Antylamon was seen cowering from what looked like 80 other copies of himself that Antylamon who were laughing and mocking it.
Antylamon, the founder of Inaba Village, was the youngest of 81 brothers, and was heavily mistreated by his older brethren.
The 80 older Antylamon were seen marching, the youngest one struggling to keep up whole holding a bunch of bags.
One day, when they heard that the beautiful princess Crescemon is looking for a suitable consort, every one of the brothers decided to try and woo her. The mistreated youngest brother however, who was only brought along to carry the baggage, would soon lag behind.
And after walking countless miles aimlessly, he ultimately collapsed from exhaustion.
Antylamon tripped over, lying on the ground fornhe was too fatigued. But a shadow loomed over him.
Luckily, however, A stranger would help Antyllamon in his hour of need. And that kind stranger was none other than NEO.
Antylamon sees Neo’s silhouette, and he sees that NEO had bucket of water and a bunch of cattail-like plants.
NEO replenished Antylamon with water from a sacred stream and special plants with rejuvenating properties. After having his strength restored and getting guidance from NEO, Antylamon had finally arrived where his brother’s were.
The scene cuts to Antylamon arriving at his destination, where he saw older his brothers being reprimanded by another Digimon.
It looked like Lekismon, only It was as tall as Antylleamon with armor covering its chest, arms, and hips. It had a helmet obscuring its head, a crescent shaped shield on one arm and hiding spear with a crescent blade on the top.
The older Antylamon were shocked as the Digimon gave them the tongue of fury.
When he finally arrived, Crescemon told the elder brothers that she would have nothing to do with any of them, but would only marry the kind youngest of the Antylamon siblings.
The Digimon noticed the youngest Antylamon and walked towards him, the two staring into each other’s eyes, and Antylamon blushing madly as Crescemon placed a on his cheek before smiling bashfully.
The older Antylamon brothers watched on with pure anger and jealousy.
Though the older brothers were angry, the youngest had happily obtained the heart of the princess, and together they founded Inaba Village.
The final scene showed Lekismon and Antylamon in the newly built Inaba Village before it all goes white.
—Present Day—
“And that’s pretty much the whole story ad to how Inaba Villge was founded.” White Lopmon finished, the humans wide eyed in shock.
“80 older siblings?!” Rarity asked, dumbfounded by what she was told. “My nerves would have been shot by now if I were in a situation like that!”
“Well, Antylamon is a rabbit-like Digimon after all.” Thrill Ride said as heblooked to the Antylamon statue. “And if rabbits are good at one thing, it's multiplying.”
“Wait!” Twilight stated, “Do Digimon reproduce?”
“Why yes, of course. Well, most at least.” Nohemon replied with a nod. “Some Digimon are born naturally while others are artificially made. Digimon don’t just pop out of thin air.”
(Meanwhile)
Lekismon was overseeing the a group of musicians practicing, the performers resembled Terriermon but were cream yellow and green instead of brown and pink and had a single horn in place of three.
“Alright everyone, let’s take a short recess.” Lekismon said as the band nodded and walked off.
Lekismon turned around, seeing the Terriermon from earlier present to her with a bouquet.
“Some lovely flowers for such a lovely face?” Lopmon asked, his eyebrows moving up and down flirtatiously.
“Lopmon, not now!” Lekismon groaned in annoyance. “I’m quite busy!”
“Oh come on, can’t you spare at least a few minutes” Lopmon asked flirtatiously. “Prehaps we could take a stroll, gaze at the three moons, maybe even a frolic through the flower fields.”
“Maybe some other time, but not now!” Lekismon said as she walked off, leaving Lopmon alone.
“Someday, someday.” Lopmon muttered as he saw Lekismon walk off.
***
Back with the group, White Lopmon was showing them around the village.
“Hey, Lopmon!”
White Lopmon turns to see a Terriermon holding a bucket of what looked like cabbages.
“Oh, hey Terriermon.” White Lopmon greeted.
“I saw what your jerk brother did to you earlier.” Terriermon spoke as he place dghe bucket down and walked to White Lopmon. “Honestly, I don’t know how you put up with him!"
“I’m used to it.” White Lopmon said dismissively.
“That carrot sucking dickwad?” Thrill Ride asked with a scowl. "How long as he been like that?"
"Since the day they they both hatched." Terriermon responded. "Mainly he's been picking on Lopmon here because of his appearance. Even using that stupid "snowball" nickname."
“How awful!” Fluttershy said with a gasp.
“Truly atrocious!” Rarity said with anger. “Making a mockery out of somebody because of their looks is absolutely horrendous! Let alone ridiculing their own flesh and blood!”
“Guys, I appreciate your concern,” White Lopmon replied with a dismissive wave, “but I’m used to it.”
“Sugar, ah know you’re lyin’.” Applejack said a she knelt down and placed a comforting hand on White Lopmon’s head. “If ya don’t stand up for yerself, you’ll just let others trample ya like a doormat.”
White Lopmon looks away, clearly unsure.
“Yeah, poor guys had low self-esteem.” Terriermon spoke with pity for White Lopmon. “Especially when it comes to his crush on prince…” White Lopmon covered Terriermon’s mouth with his left ear before he could even finish. But the others knew what the Terriermon was about to say.
“You’re crushing on princess Lekismon?” Pinkie Pie asked with a big grin. “Aww, how sweet!”
“N-No… I don’t…” White Lopmon stuttered while his face went red with embarrassment. “I… don’t have a…”
“You’re face is red.” Mercurymon retorted with a grin using his mirror shield to view White Lopmon’s reflection. “A telltale sign of romance.”
“Uh… oh I think somebody needs help gathering the vegetables! Gotta go!” White Lopmon ran off, leaving the others stunned. But while they weren’t noticing, Lekismon overheard the conversation while she watched White Lopmon with a slight blush.
It was now nighttime, and the Founding Festival had begun. Music played, food and drink was served, and many people were having a good time. Including the group of visitors.
Thrill Ride was slurping a beverage served by one of the Terriermon with a smile. “Man, this stuff is awesome. What is it?”
“Peter Cocktail.” The Lopmon replied. “A favorite for tourists.”
“I can see why.” Thrill Ride stated a she took another sip from the beverage. “Think you can set me up?”
“No problem, we’ve got about twenty barrels full.” The Lopmon bartender replied with a chuckle.
Meanwhile, Flutterhsy was making floral crowns with many of the Terriermon, Mercurymon was sharing his knowledge with a bunch of Kokomon Gummymon, and the others were seated at a table enjoying the ambience.
“This place is fun.” Pinkie Pie said as she was enjoying a salad. “The food is good, the music is awesome, and everyone looks like they’re having a good time.”
“Well, not everyone.” Leomon said before pointing, the others look to see White Lopmon was sitting a table with Terriermon, White Lopmon looked bummed out.
“Come on, Lopmon.” Terriermon said, trying to cheer him up. “The dance is about to begin, why not ask Lekismon to dance with you?”
“As if she would dance with a freak like me.” White Lopmon muttered.
“You are not a freak, buddy.” Terriermon said in attempts to cheer him up. “I don’t think you’re a freak, Lekismon doesn’t think you’re a freak, even our guests here don’t think you’re a freak.”
“If anything, you’re unique.”
White Lopmon and Terriermon look to see Lekismon.
“Princes!” White Lopmon spoke with surprise. “Uh… what brings you here?”
“I noticed you weren’t enjoying yourself, so if fogured I could cheer you up.” Lekismon stated with a smile.
Suddenly, music began to play and many of Lopmon and Terriermon went onto the dance floor.
“Would I may be so bold as to ask you for a dance?” Lekismon asked White Lopmon, the rabbit Digimon blushing madly in response while he was stuttering like an idiot
“He would love to.” Terriermon said as he pushed White Lopmon to Lekismon. “Don’t let me keep you, buddy.”
White Lopmon just blushed madly as Lekismon lead him to the dance floor. The others watched with knowing smiles.
“Ohohoh… how adorable!” Twilight gushed with a big smile. “I think White Lopmon might get his chance!”
“Assuming a certain Lopmon doesn’t interfere.” Leomon said while looking around. “I don’t see anywhere.”
“They all look alike, dude!” Rainbow Dash stated with a deadpan look. “How can you even tell them apart?”
Lekismon and White Lopmon were having a rather romantic slow dance, the two looking into each others eyes, and White Lopmon blushed while all the others were watching.
“Oh wow.” A Terriermon muttered. “Those two look so beautiful together.”
“Yeah.” A Lopmon said in agreement. “I think Lekismon may have found her other half.”
Lekismon and White Lopmon continued their walt, the two never looking away from eachother’s gaze.
“Uh… p-princess Lekismon…” White Lopmon stuttered, Lekismon clearly giving him her attention. “Uh… there’s something I need to… to…”
“Yes?” Lekismon asked, but White Lopmon was struggling to get the words out of his mouth.
But the moment was ruined when White Lopmon was hit with a water balloon, coating him in a green liquid while everyone gasped.
“What was…” White Lopmon said before sniffing around, his face going green with disgust. “YUCK! What is that smell?!” White Lopmon then smelled the green slime on his arms, gagging. “Ugh! That… that’s me?”
White Lopmon was so embarrassed that he just ran off into the woods.
“Lopmon!” Lekismon called out in worry. “Wait!” Lekismon then gave chase while everyone else watched on in shock.
“I think I knew that threw that.” Thrill Ride said as he saw a bush rustling. “Or rather “who” threw that!”
(Meanwhile)
White Lopmon was at a stream, washing the smelly green slime off of him.
“Ugh… this is the most humiliating thing that’s ever happened to me!” White Lopmon muttered in embarrassment as he got out and shook himself dry. “Oh, now Lekismon will never talk to me again after that.”
White Lopmon was then struck by a small typhoon of dark energy, sending him back into the stream. White Lopmon surfaced and spits out some water before he seeing his browther/tormentor.
“B-Brother!” Lopmon gasped in horror.
“If you think I’m going to let a real like you get what’s rightfully mine, then you are sadly mistake!” Lopmon growled angrily. “Dark Twister!” Lopmon sent another small typhoon of dark energy at White Lopmon, sending him crashing to a tree. “Blazing Ice!” Lopmon spits out shots of supercooled air at White Lopmon, making him scream in pain.
“B-Brother… please…” White Lopmon muttered, tears welling up in his eyes. “Stop…”
“I’ll stop… when your deleted!” Lopmon roared angrily and was about to fire another attack.
“Moon Night Kick!”
Lekismon emerged from a shrub, jumping upward before delivering diving kick at Lopmon.
“Lopmon!” Terriermon cried out as he and the others came to White Lopmon’s aid.
“Terriermon… Lekismon…” White Lopmon spoke out weakly.
“Easy there, little guy.” Applejack said, rubbing White Lopmon’s head.
“I knew you were a dickhead, but killing your own brother?!” Thrill Ride asked with anger at Lopmon. “You really are a piece of shit!”
“I deserve Lekismon!” Lopmon barked back. “Me! Not that abomination!”
“HE IS NOT AN ABOMINATION!” Fluttershy roared out, surprising everyone. “He is no freak! He is no different compared to everyone else! And you treat him, your own brother, like he’s a second class citizen just by his appearance!” Flutterhsy shot a glare at Lopmon.
“She’s right!” Lekismon stood up and glared to Lopmon. “I would never be in a relationship ship with you if we were the last Digimon alive and the future of the Digital World depended on us.” Lopmon was shocked by what he heard. “Just by looking at you, I can see a future filled with nothing but misery and resentment!”
White Lopmon listened with surprise, hearing Lekismon give his brother a real tongue lashing.
“You’re better off dating a Calmaramon!” Lekismon then turns her attention to White Lopmon. “White Lopmon deserves someone who will make him happy. To help him through thick and thin, something that you have never done, and probably never will!” Lekismon helped White Lopmon up, looking him in the eyes. “I’ve heard of your feelings for me earlier… and I want you to know that… I-I…”
Before Lekismon could finish, White Lopmon placed his lips onto hers, the two sharing a kiss.
“AAAWW!” The girls gushed at the romantic scene. Thrill Ride smiled at the two while Terriermon gave the two a double thumbs up.
And Lopmon, well… he certainly did not take this well. He was shaking, his breath becoming hitched, a hateful glare towards White Lopmon as his eyes began to emit a red shine.
“You… you…” Lopmon growled as he emitted a purple aura, much to everyone’s shock.
“Uh-oh.” Pinkie Pie spoke with a shiver down her spine.
“This doesn’t look good.” Thrill Ride muttered, his D-Gen at the ready.
“You… FREAK!!!” Lopmon roared out before he was enveloped in what looked like fire that was purple and black! “LOPMON, DARK DIGIVOLVE TO…” Lopmon’s voice got deeper as the dark flame increased in size.
And after a few moments, the flames faded to reveal a rather terrifying beast. It is was a bipedal, muscular creature covered in brown fur, though its face, upper back, elbows, hands, and feet are red. It has red eyes, pink lips, and a large mouth. Its head is covered with a grinning white plush skull that has three cream horns, while it has two bone-like protrusions on its upper back. It has a white bandage on its left wrist.
Wendigomon, a horrendous beast that is the result of Lopmon undergoing Dark Digivolution. Fueled by rage and hatred, he is truly a force to be reckoned with.
“Holy crap!” Sunset said before looking to Thrill Ride. “Thrill, get ready!”
“I was just about to say that to you!” Thrill Ride said as Sunset pulled out her D-Gen.
“DIGIREMNANT SYNCHRONIZE, NEO EVOLUTION!” Thrill Ride and Sunset Shimmer cried out is unison, both being enveloped in a bright red and dark teal glow respectively before their Digimon forms were revealed. “FLAMEKNIGHTMON/CALAMITYMON!”
“Whoa!” Terriermon gasped in awe as Lekismon and White Lopmonnwere dumbfounded.
“That power!” Lekismon muttered as she looks to the two new Digimon. “So, it’s true! The DigiPendants do exist!”
“I’ll deal with you later!” Wendingomon growled before pulling his arm fist back. “Heavy Attack!” Wndigomon the punched the two with enough force 5o send bith FlameKnightmon and Calamitymon crashing to a nearby tree. Wendigomon then grabbed White Lopmon, glaring hatefully before tightening his grip with intention of squishing White Lopmon.
“William’s Arrow!” Nohemon emerged from the e shrubs and fired arrows at Wendigomon’s face, making the beastly Digimon growl while releasing White Lopmon.
“You walking pile of straw!” Wendigomon growled furiously at Nohenon. “Heavy Attack!”
Mercurymon appeared in front of Nohemon with his right shield raised. “Dark Reflection!” Merucrymon roared as he redirected Wendigomon’s attack via using his reflection.
“We should double tag this walking fur ball!” Calamitymon mon said, readying her tonfa blasters while FlameKnightmonblit his sword ablaze.
“Ashen...” Calamitymon cried out while Calamitymon firing multiple blast, "Maelstrom!" FlameKnightmon finished while swinging his sword to send a wave of flame and lighting the projectiles on fire, the burning bullets landing at Wendigomon.
“GAH! THAT DOES IT!” Wendigomon growled as he took a deep breath. “Koko Crusher!” Wendigomon then released a mighty roar, sending a shockwave powerful enough that it managed to knick a few trees down while FlameKnightmon and Clamaitymon were knocked off of their feet.
Wendigomon charged at the two and was about to strike, but White Lopmon and Terriermon got in the way.
“Double Typhoon!” Terriermon and White Lopmon cried out in unison as they both spun their ears around like fan blades, sending a mighty gust of that sent Wendigomon back a few feet.
“Tear Arrow!” Lekismon exclaimed as she tugged on the protrusions on her back, arrows made of ice forming before firing at Wendigomon. Though this didn’t do much to damage Wendigomon. “Moon Night Kick!” Lekismon leapt towards Wendigomon to deliver another kick.
“Cable Crusher!” Wendigomon cried as he swung both of his arms, cutting off Lekismon’s attack and sending her upwards a bit. “Heavy Attack!” Wendigomon then punched Lekisnon to the ground, making her fall hard with a massive Shockwave.
“LEKISMON!” White Lopmon cried out in concern as Lekismon struggled to get up, and Wendigomon placed his foot onto her head.
“You were an idiot to deny me!” Wendigomon growled furiously as he applied pressure to Lekismon’s head. “If I can’t have you, then nobody else will!”
“HEY!”
Wendigomon stopped what he was doing and looks to Flutterhsy, who was glaring at him. “That’s quite enough!” Fluttershy growled with anger.
“Please! What could a little wimpy little bitch like you do?!” Wendigomon taunted with a laugh. “You’d probably piss your own pants just by looking at your own shadow!”
“Don’t go mocking me!” Fluttershy shot back. “I may be timid, but at least I’m not some cruel, inconsiderate, heartless beast who cares about hisseself!”
Wendigomon snarled angrily before sprinting towards Flutterhy.
Meanwhile, underneath the statue of Antylamon, a series of cracks began to form with a bright light shinning through before the light intensified, making the residents look on in surprise.
As Wendigomon got closer, Fluttershy stood her ground as her D-Gen began beeping. When Wendigomon got close enough, he was blinded by a bright light.
The others were surprised as a ball of light flew towards Fluttershy. The light dimmed down a bit, showing what looked like a pair of disembodied rabbit ears
“Those look like…” Nohemon gasped in shock.
“Antylamon’s ears!” Leomon finished for Nohemon, equally as shocked.
Feeling this could her a DigiRemnant, Fluttershy pulled out her, and the rabbit ears became green colored energy before being sucked into the device
Wendigomon unshielded his eyes, a look of surprise visible.
//DigiRemnant Acquired.// Fluttershy’s D-Gen spoke as Fluttershy emits a bright yellow aura while hovering several feet off the ground.
A green hexagon seal with the Floral DigiPendant symbol appeared beneath Flutterhsy as she was then enveloped in a tornado of flower petals.
The others watched on in awe for a mere few moments before the flower petal tornado died down to reveal Fluttershy’s new form.
The form Fluttershy took resembled a humanoid rabbit similar to Antylamon, though it looked more humanlike and looked like something out of a Magical Girl anime.
Her rabbit ears were long and could pass as big pigtails, her eyes were blue, and her fur coat mostly light brown, with a minty green face, splotches on her forearms, and heart shaped patterns on the tips of her ears.
She wore a Magical Girl style uniform that was consisted of a light green top and a dark green skirt that resembled flower petals with a pink underskirt, pink colored puffy sleeves, light green leggings with shin guards shaped like the head of a cute cartoon rabbit, and a pink bowtie on her back.
Usagimom! A charming looking Digimon may not seem like much, but can actually give you a really hard time. What she lacks in physical strength, she more then makes up for with agility, speed, and magical prowess. Her Verdant Heart can support allies while her Hare’s Glare can strike fear in her enemies.
Wendigomon was surprised at first, but he then chuckled before laughing hysterically. “You’ve got to be kidding me!” Wendigomon said in-between laughs. “What are you going to do? Perform some girly trick? Maybe strike some ridiculous pose?”
“If that’s what you want!” Usagimon rerotred with a smug grin before. “Jumping Twister!” Usagimon jumped upward and span around, slapping at Wendigomon with her ears to send him back a foot.
“Why you…!” Wendigomon snarled viciously before charging at Usagimon. But Usagimon stood her ground.
“Hare’s Glare!” Usagimon declared as her eyes shined a bright green, and Wendigomon’s eyes did the same as he stopped dead in his tracks.
Wendigonon shuddered in fear as he got onto his knees.
“Time for you to learn your place!” Usagimon scoffed before raising her hands upwards, causing series of flower petals to appear out of thin air. “Petal Tempest!” With a thrust of her arms, Usagimon sent the projectiles at White Lopmon, the attack hitting right on target.
“AAAAAAAAHHHHHHHH!!!!” Wendigomon erupted in blistering agony as his body began to turn gray and he began to lose corporeality while the all too familiar egg-shaped light appeared within his midsection.
“Hopefully next time you won’t be so cruel!” Usagimon declared as Wendigomon faded away and his DigiEgg ascended to the sky.
“Goodby, brother.” White Lopmon muttered, feeling bad for his brother while Terriermon placed a comforting hand.
The following morning, White Lopmon and Lekismon stood before the heroic group with thankful smiles
“You have our thanks.” Lekismon thanked the gang with a sincere smile. “I am forever in your debt.”
“Hey, don’t worry about it.” Sunset Shimmer replied with a smile. “It’s what we do.”
“You got that right.” Thrill Ride chimed in with a proud smile.
“As a token of our appreciation, we present you with this.” Lekismon said as Terriermon handed them a series of floral bracelets made from rather beautiful looking flowers. “These are made with Everlillies. That way they’ll last literally a liftletime.”
“Ah. Everlillies never wilt or shrivel, even long after they’ve been picked.” Mercurymon said as he and the others accepted their gifts.
“I’m sorry you guys got dragged into my quarrel with my brother.” White Lopmon said melancholically. “I just wish we could have helped him.”
“If anyone should be sorry, it’s me.” Fluttershy said as she knelt and hugged White Lopmon. “Yes, he was awful to you, but I just wish we could have used a more peaceful solution.”
“Hopefully when he comes back, he won’t be such an ass.” Rainbow said with a roll of her eyes.
“Anyhow, thanks for the stay.” Leomon said, flashing a teasing smirk to the two rabbit Digimon. “I wish you the best of luck. You two are awfully lucky to be such a couple.”
White Lopmon looked away with a blush whirl Lekismon pats his head.
“Yes, indeed we are.” Lekismon agreed with a giggle.
“Well, we better get moving.” Nohemon said before delivering a final wave. “Farewell.”
The group walked off, and the residents of Inaba Village waved goodbye to our young heroes.
Our young heroes were standing at the shore of a massive lake. It was a rather beautiful sight to see to say the least. The water was blue and crystal clear, there were a few gorgeous looking trees littering the shallows, and the fact that the sky was clear of any clouds made it an even more magnificent sight to behold.
“How beautiful!” Rarity said with awe at seeing the natural marvel. “What did you say this was called again?”
“Lake Nimue.” Mercurymon replied as he examined the map. “One of the most gorgeous lakes Avalon has to offer.”
“A perfect spot to replenish our water supply.” Leomon replied as he pulled out a canteen and uncapped the lid before filling it with the lake water.
“Pardon me…”
The gang look to see a figure standing near them. It resembled a human clad in wolf-themed armor that was a mix of white, purple, and gold, and in one hand he held a sword with two yellow bladed.
BeoWolfmon, a legendary warrior Digimon who is just as graceful as he is mighty. Possessing both the wildness of beast and the intelligence of a men, even some if the fiercest of opponents know when to steer clear of this lupine warrior.
“Art thou the humans blessed with the relics of days long passed?” The figure named BeoWolfmon asked.
“If you mean the DigiPendants, then yes.” Sunset said as she and her friends revealed their D-Gens, and BeoWolfmon was surprised
“So the legend is true “ BeoWolfmon said before genuflecting with his sword held downwards. “At last, I have found thee. I come to ask thee of thine aide.”
“Aide?” Thrill Ride asked with a perplexed look. “For what?”
“A monster has ravaged mine king’s feasting hall last night. Mine king has beseeched me to gather thee.”
“Us?” Rarity asked with surprise. “Why us?”
“Thou doth possess the DigiPendants, doth thou not?” BeoWolfmon replied. “Thou should help mine king in vanquishing the foul beast that doth plague mine king’s land once and for all.”
“Shakespeare in the park?” Rainbow muttered to herself with a roll of her eyes, making Applejack elbow her in her ribs.
“Well…” Sunset pondered, “Why don’t you take us to your king? Maybe we could get a better understanding on what is is we're dealing with.”
“Splendid!” BeoWolfmon replied as he got up. “Come. I’ shalt take thee to mine king.” BeoWolfmon motioned to his right, the group looking to see what looked like a white colored plesiosaurus with blue stripes and small orange fin-like protrusions tailing down its back.
As Plesiomon was taking our heroes to BeoWolfmon’s king, they asked BeoWolfmon some questions.
“So, where exactly is your king located?” Fluttershy asked.
“In the Pendragon Isles. The crown jewel of Avalon!” BeoWolfmon answered. “King Vikemon and Queen Ophanimon are the current rulers.”
“And you say that this monster that attacked last night at a dining hall?” Twilight asked.
“Yay, milady.” BeoWolfmon responded. “Gullhǫll is king Vikemon pride and joy.”
“Gullhǫll?” Thrill Ride asked. “Is that the name for the place?”
“Yay, milord.” BeoWolfmon responded with a nod. “Tis a place for celebratory feasts. In fact, the night the Beast attacked was when we were celebrating the first day of Níudagr, or “nine days”. A nine day festivity where all residents of the eight remaining islands flock to mine homeland of Arthurian Island to commemorate the unison of all nine kingdom of the Pendragon Isle.”
“Nine days?” Rarity asked with surprise.
“Indeed.” Leomon chimed in. “Each day of Níudagr has a certain festivity. Day one is Konungrdagr, or “king’s day”, where a championship tournament is held. Championship fight to become the champion of the king.”
“Yay, dear Leomon.” BeoWolfmon replied with a proud smile. “In fact, tis I who hath one the tournament. Mine opponent however showed not any relent, I shan’t lie.”
“Day two, which is today, is Grǿnndagr, meaning “green day”.” Nohemon chimed in. “It’s practically a harvest day, where people gather many crops they have grown.”
“Day three is Járnidagr, or “iron day”.” BeoWolfmon explained. “That day is where the finest of blacksmiths compete for the illustrious prize of ten-thousand etherium.”
“Etherium?” Sunset muttered with a deadpan expression. “As in the crypto currency?”
“Yes.” Mercurymon interjected. “Day four is Nitendagr, meaning “beast day” or “day of the beast”, where farmers gather and showcase their finest livestock for a prize known as the wreath of seasons.”
“Day five is þrekdagr, or “strength day”.” Nohemon continued. “Many of the strongest men and women gather to compete to test their limits in many feats of strength.”
“Feats of strength?” Twilight asked. “You mean like sports?”
“Yay, milady.” BeoWolfmon nodded in response. “These include boulder throwing, Grizzlymon wrestling, and even heavy lifting.”
“Whoa.” Rainbow Dash muttered in surprise, casting a smirk to Applejack. “I bet you could beat those guys easily.”
“Ah don’t know.” Applejack replied. “Even with mah geode, ah doubt I would even last a minute.”
“Day six is Seidhdagr, meaning either “magic day” or “day of magic”.” Mercurymon explained further. “That day, many of the finest magicians and sorcerers gather in magical competitions to test their magical prowess. The winner becomes the royal vizier.”
“Day seven is Fjalldagr, meaning “mountain day”.” BeoWolfmon continued to explain. “Many of the skilled mountain climbers are tasked with climbing Mount Skadi, the highest mountain in the Pendragon Isles.”
“The highest?” Thrill Ride asked in total shock. “How high are we talking?”
“What’s the highest mountain in your world?” Mercurymon replied.
“Mount Everest, which is about 29,029 feet or 8,848 meters high.” Twilight answered. “Why?”
“Because Mount Skadi is roughly twice that, measuring at 58,058 feet or 17,696 meters high.” Mercurymon responded, making the humans go wide eyed in response.
“Tis even believed to beith the home of Hexeblaumon, who is aid to have created the Pendragon Isles.” BeoWolfmon interjected. “Day eight is Eldurdagr, meaning either “fire day” or “day of fire”.”
“The event held at that day is known as the torch chase.” Nohemon interjected. “Two players run with a lit torch in hand. The objective is simple: keep the torch lit as long as possible. Whoever makes it to the finish line first while their torch is still lit Is the winner.”
“And the ninth and final day is Andidagr, meaning “spirit day”.” Leomon explained. “That day is where many honor the lives of their ancestors. Basically a celebration of life.”
“Wowie!” Pinkie Pie muttered in awe. “A nine day party! That would be quite fun!”
“Ah, we hath arrived!” BeoWolfmon replied with a smile. The others look so see they were heading to shore.
Before them stood a mighty castle, beside it stood a massive mead hall that appeared ro be made of a golden brown wood with a what looked like a massive dragon skull mounted woth two broadswords behind it in a x-formation at the entrance.
“Friends, I welcome thee to Arthurian Island, home of King Vikemon’s kingdom and Gullhǫll.” BeoWolfmon said, motioning towards Gullhǫll and the castle up ahead as Plesiomon landed.
“Whoa!” Thrill Ride spoke in awe as he and the others looked towards the enormous mead hall. “This is place is so… so…!”
“Beautiful!” Rarity spoke, equally as awestruck as her friends. “I give credit to your king. He certainly has a creative vision.”
“I appreciate your praise, milady.”
The group turns to see two new figures. One was an animalistic humanoid with a white shaggy fur coat, cerulean eyes, and two fangs protruding from his mouth. He wore attire reminiscent to that of a Viking, two shoulder pads thar resembled Viking shields, and a pair spiked makes strapped to his back.
The other was an angelic woman clad in teal armor holding a golden Lance, six golden metallic wings along with a larger pair of feathered wings, and long golden hair.
Digimon Analyzer
Name: Vikemon Level: Mega Type: Beast Man Attribute: Free, Vaccine, Data, None
Vikemon, a mighty Viking Digimon. It can survive in the coldest of climates while also resembling ice crystals to grant it protection.
Digimon Analyzer
Name: Ophanimon Level: Mega Type: Angel, Throne Attribute: Vaccine
Ophanimon! A beautiful angelic Digimon. Known by the title of “Holy Mother”, she has a very caring and compassionately personality. But if you get on her bad side, then her Eden’s Javelin or Sefirot Crystal attacks will impart some divine wrath.
“My lieges.” BeoWolfmon said before genuflecting before Vikemon and Ophanimon. “As thou hast requested, I hath brought the Digital World’s destined heroes to thee.”
“This is king Vikemon?!” Sunzet asked as she looks to Vikemon, who definitely towered over her and the others by a staggering 20 feet. “Forgive me but… you’re…”
“Huge?” Vikemon finished for Sunset, speaking in a deep and gruff voice with thick Norse accent with, chortling with an amused smile, “I get that often, my dear.”
“Oh my, aren’t they just so precious?” Ophanimon asked with a smile a she knelt down and cupped Pinkie Pie’s cheeks.
“Love, they’re not toddlers.” Vikemon replied with a sigh as Ophanimon released Pinkie. “I thank you for your arrival. I assume you know why you’re here?”
“Y-Yes, sire.” Thrill Ride replied with a nod. “BeoWolfmon told us that you had a monster problem.”
“Come. Well discuss more details inside.” Vikemon said, beckoning the others to follow as he and Ophanimon walked odd towards Gullhǫll.
The others followed suit, eventually making their way inside of Gullhǫll. The exterior was already a sight to behold, but the interior was on another level of breathtaking.
The place was well furnished, multiple tables were positioned at the sides while leaving plenty of space in the middle for anyone in the mood to dance, the tables were adorned with silken tablecloths and had some fine garnishing of flowers and wreaths. In the center was a fire pit, On the roof hung chandeliers what had crystals in place of candles and located in the back were two thrones, obviously for Ophanimon and Vikemon to watch and enjoy the party. At the left of the thrones was a stage where musicians would play music, there were multiple draconic skulls mounted on the walls, and located near the rite was an empty barrel rack to place barrels to ensure drinks were being served. Overall, the place looked like something straight out of a fantasy film.
“Man, oh man!” Rainbow Dash spoke in awe upon seeing the room. “This place is freaking amazing!”
“Yes, glorious is it not?” Vikemon said with a proud chuckle. “Gullhǫll was built the moment I ascended to the throne. A perfect place to throw a feast as a way to celebrate a victory.”
“Truly stunning.” Rarity muttered in amazement. “Truly amazing. You certainly have an eye for detail”
“Well, me and my men did the building, while my dear wife did the decorating.” Vikemon said with a smile to Ophanimon. “So, I can’t take all the credit.”
“What can I say, I have way to make a room stand out.” Ophanimon said in a boastful manner.
“Anyway, about the monster you’re having trouble with?” Leomon asked the two monarchs.
“Ah, yes.” Vikemon stated before clearing his throat. “As BeoWolfmon told you, last night we were attacked by Cyclonemon. Well, it wasn’t the first time we’ve been visited by him.”
“How long has this been happening?” Fluttershy asked.
“Back when my grandfather was ruling the lands.” Vikemon replied, taking the heroes by surprise. “When my grandfather went to face Cyclone, he was overpowered. So as a result, my father took his place as king.”
“That far back?” Sunset replied with disbelief. “Well, hopefully he was able to do something.”
“He did, dear.” Vikemon replied. “He lead an army of his finest troops to deal with the beast, but Cyclonemon managed to rise on top as usual. So if he couldn’t defeat Cyclone, than he could at least try to keep at bay.”
“What did your father do?” Twilight asked.
“He managed to gather the most skilled sorceress in the land, and with their skills in magic, they’ve managed to seal him away in Mordred Cave.” Vikemon responded. “And for a while, it proved affective. But I guess the magic seal that held Cyclonemon for a while ultimately wore off.”
“When the beast deigned approach last night, I tried my best to vanquish him.” BeoWolfmon looked away in shame. “But alas, even he proved to be a worthy foe.”
“So you’ve want us to get rid of it.” Thrill Ride asked.
“Yes.” Vikemon replied with a nod. “When I’ve heard that the bearers of the DigiPendents arrived, I had to request their aid to fight off Cyclonemon once and for all.”
“But sire,” Sunset responded, “so far, only me, Thrill Rife, and Flutterhsy managed to access out DigiPendants’ power.” Sunset motioned to Rarity, Applejack, Pinkie Pie, Twilight Sparkle, and Rainbow Dash. “They, however, haven’t.”
“Luckily, I’m here to help!”
Everyone present turn to see a new figure had entered. The new person was what looked like a human man with salmon pink hair and red eyes, he was clad in a red mechanical suit with his head covered in a glass dome, and eight mechanical arms. In each hand he wielded various tools or weapons.
Digimon Analyzer
Name: Vulcanusmon Level: Mega Type: Deity Attribute: Data
Vulcanusmon is a masterful blacksmith, and is a Digimon god of metallurgy actuality. With an artisan’s pride and a stubborn personality, he has made some of the most legendary weapons in the Digital World.
“Ah yes, you must be one of the contestants for the smithing contest for Járnidagr.” Ophanimon said with a smile.
“Yes, I am.” Vulcanusmon replied with a bow. “Vulcanusmon, master blacksmith of Cú Chulainn Island. At your service. If you are in need of a weapon, or if you have a weapon in need of fixing, I’m your go to blacksmith.”
“Really?” Rarity asked with a hopeful smile. “You can help us?”
“Indeed, milady.” Vulcanusmon replied. “I can forge you fair maidens a weapon in less than five minutes flat.”
“Really?!” Sunset asked with awe.
Vulcanusmon looks to Vikemon and Ophanimon. “Care to show me to your forge, your majesties?”
They had arrived at a forge in Vikemon and Ophanimon’s castle, Vulcanusmon was standing near an anvil and had a large pile of metal and other materials to work with.
Vulcanusmon grabbed a piece of golden metal and placed it on the anvil, and cracking his knuckles, he grabbed the tools needed to do his work.
"Pinpoint Weapon Works!" Vulcanusmon roared out before exuding a plume of fire from the fuselage on his front to heat the metal. And with near impossible speed, Vulcanusmon began hammering at the molten metal, everyone watching in in awe as he managed to pound a block of molten metal to a a swords blade and tang in less than roughly fifty seconds.
Once the metal had been shaped, Vulcanusmon quenched the blade in a nearby tub of quenching oil, and once the blade was good and quenched, the blade was finished.
But Vulcanusmon wasn't done yet, for now he grabbed a piece of what looked like ivory before carving it into a handle for. And after adding the cross guard, handle, and butt of the weapon, Vulcanusmon had managed to turn a simple chunk of metal to a fully functional sword under less than 92 seconds. And a rather visually stunning sword to boot.
The blade had a silver trimming around the edge, a series of strange silver symbols running down the base. The cross guard resembled a small bird with its massive wings outstretched, the handle was not top thick yet not too slim, and the butt of the sword was shaped like a fleur-de-lis.
Vulcanusmon then walked to Rarity, "Your sword, fair maiden." Vulcanusmon said as he knelt while presenting his handiwork to her. "Forged from Gold Digizoid, the holiest of Chrome Digizoid alloys."
"Oh my." Rarity uttered in awe upon seeing the beautiful crafted weapon before picking it up. Surprisingly it wasn't too heavy, nor was it to lightweight. "Gorgeous and easy to use! You truly do God's work."
"I aim to please." Vulcanusmon replied with a flattered chuckle at Rarity's praise.
(Later)
After four minutes of blacksmithing, Vulcanusmon had managed to forge a weapon for each of our human heroes. Applejack wore a pair of gauntlets, Rainbow Dash held a spear and shield, Pinkie Pie wielded a pair of crossbow-like blasters, Twilight Sparkle held a trident with a crystal located in the central prong, Sunset Shimmer held a spiked whil, Fluttershy held a staff with a crystal adorning the top, and Thrill Ride held a pair of katanas.
"Man, these are some really sick looking weapons!" Rainbow Dash complimented as she examined her spear.
"And you've made these in just under four minutes flat!" Thrill Ride agreed as he examined his katanas. "Boy, those other blacksmiths are up for a challenge."
"I most appreciate your praise." Vulcanusmon replied with pride.
"Hopefully these should do this Cyclonemon in." Rarity said with concern. "BeoWolfmon is Vikemon’s greatest fighter, yet even he had't managed to strike it down."
"Indeed so." BeoWolfmon replied, knowing Rarity was right.
"I've fought Cyclonemon before." Vulcanusmon, surprising the other. "Look on your weapons. Do you notice the symbols etched onto them?"
The humans looked to their weapons, indeed noticing a bunch of strange symbols on them.
"Those are blessings written in Digicode." Vulcanusmon stated. "When I faced Cyclonemon, I found that blessed weapons prove very affective against him."
BeoWolfmon looked to Rarity's sword, seeing the blessing engraved along the blade.
"Goldramon almighty, lord of the Heavenly skies, with thine blessing cast upon me I shalt smite mine foe with swiftness." BeoWolfmon read aloud with surprise. "How did I not know this?!"
It was not late evening, and the sun had almost fully set. Thrill Ride, the Main 7, and even Leomon, Nohemon, and Mercurymon were in Gullhǫll with Vikemon, Ophanimon, and a group of soldiers from various parts of the Pendragon Isles. Even BeoWolfmon and Vulcanusmon were there.
"Alright everyone." Vikemon said to the mass. "Tonight, we'll be waiting for Cyclonemon to arrive. When the beast shows, we'll be ready for him!"
"Well strike him with everything we've got!" Rainbow Dash said while tapping her spear on the ground, the head of it sparkling with electricity whole her shield protruded four triangular blades.
"My king!" A human-like Digimon in white jumpsuit with a cape made of feathers, a golden shield, and a golden bird mounted on his shoulder. "the sun has now fully set!"
"Good! Well lure the beast in!" Vikemon said. "We sing a bit, maybe cook a little something, and Cyclonemon will be drawn in like a fly to dead flesh!"
"Already ahead of you, dear." Ophanimon said before snapping her fingers, and a bunch of angelic men in while jumpsuits with six wings arrived with trollies stacked with food items, ranging from roasted turkey and boar, to salads and soups.
"Haha! You never cease to amaze me, love." Vikemon said with a hardy laugh.
"And as for the singing part, I think we've got that covered!" Rainbow Dash said before looking to Thrill Ride. "You a singer, dude?"
"Am I?" Thrill Ride asked with a smirk before clearing his throat.
Thrill Ride: There was a dozen virgins Friesians, Danes and Franks
As Thrill Ride sang, Vikemon smiled as he and, BeoWolfmon, and many of the men present stomped the ground to form a rhythm.
Thrill Ride: We took them for some swifan And all we got were wanks
All men: Oh, we are Beowulf's army Each a mighty thane
(Outside)
Just a few feet away of Gullhǫll, the sound of heavy footsteps was heard followed by a low growl
All men: We'll pummel your asses And ravage your lasses Then do it all over again
(Back Inside)
The men were singing with no relent.
Leomon: The fattest of the virgins l knew her for a whore l gave her all my codpiece And still she wanted more
Vikemon: Her sister was from Norway She cost me 20 groats She showed me there was more ways Than one to sow my oats
Thrill Ride: Her mother was from lceland And she was mighty hot She'd need a whole damn iceberg To cool her burning...
Suddenly, a heavy knock was on the door. Everyone looked to see the door was barred shut while something seemed to tried to bust the doors open, like a big animal was trying to busy through.
"Alright! Ready yourselves!" Vikemon said as everyone present drew out their weapons, he looks to Ophanimon. "Love! Let's welcome our "guest of honor", shall we?"
"Sefirot Crystal!" Ophanimon cried put as she fires a barrage of crystals to destroy the wooden beam that held the doors closed. And suddenly, the doors flung open to reveal a horrendous Digimon.
It resembled a draconic humanoid with a yellow hide. It's head had a brown helmet with a single spike and a single eye hole located on the left side of its face, with a blue eye visible from it. It's right arm was more thick and stocky with two digits capped with red claws, while it's left arm wasn't as thick and had four claws. It had a metallic shoulder plate with two spikes on its right shoulder, and the tip of its tail was covered in four metal segments.
Cyclonemon! Ferocious in both looks and behavior. Fueled by uncomfortable bloodlust, the sooner this beast is slain, the better.
“Me come to destroy you!” Cyclonemon roared furiously with broken grammar while the Main 7 were flabbergasted upon seeing him.
"That's Cyclonemon?!" Rarity gasped in terror while Flutterhsy hid behind her in terror.
"He's even uglier than I expected!" Thrill Ride spoke before looking to Sunset. "Get ready."
And with that, Thrill Ride, Sunset Shimmer, and Flutterhsy held out there D-Gens.
“DIGIREMNANT SYNCHRONIZE, NEO EVOLUTION!” Thrill Ride, Sunset Shimmer, and Flutterhsy cried out in unison as they were enveloped in a fire spout, a teal and black energy pillar, and a tornado of flower petals respectively before their Digimon forms were revealed. “FLAMEKNIGHTMON/CALAMITYMON/USAGIMON!”
Cyclonemon roared like a wild animal as he looked at the three new Digimon.
"Alright Calamitymon, None of our regular weapons will do the trick, so we'll have to make do with the ones Vuclanusmon made for us!" FlameKnightmon said as he drew his katanas while Calamitymon brought out her whip and Usagimon held onto her staff.
//Uploading DigiSoul!// The D-Gen AI spoke as the energy masses engulfed FlameKnightmon, Calamitymon, amd Usagimon’s weapos for roughly a few moments before fading. //DigiSoul Successfully Uploaded!//
FlameKnightmon's katana blades had extended in length and became broader, the handles were slightly longer and more cylindrical, and the base of the blades had red and yellow symbols liken that of Gigasmon while the blades themselves were colored tannish-brown.
Calamitymon's whip was more metallic and composed of dark gray metal segments while capped covered spikes made of teal energy, and then handle was red in color.
And Usagimon's staff looked slightly the same as its regular form, only the handle of a deep green color while the head of it was shaped like Wendigomon's head.
"Okaaaay?" Calamitymon uttered in surprise. "That's new."
"Bring it!" Cyclonemon roared out before taking in a deep breath. "Hyper Heat!" And with an exhale, he sent a blast of superheated fire towards the three. Usagimon managed to deflect the attack by spinning her staff around rapidly.
"Oh, now things are getting heated!" FlameKnightmon said as he katana blades glowed like they were being heated. "Take this!"
"You stupid!" Cyclonemon taunted with a chuckle. "No weapon can..." But before he could finish, FlameKnightmon slashed at his chest, making the draconic cyclops howl in agony while an x-shaped scar was formed. "H-How this possible?!"
"Wouldn't you like to know, One-Eyed Willy?" Calamitymon retorted before striking at Cyclonemon with her whip, enveloping the draconic Digimon in a surge of electricity in the process.
"Have at the, foul beast!" BeoWolfmon cried out as he joined in on the fray. "Frozen Hunter!" BeoWolfmon swung his sword from overhead, sending a wave of energy that formed into the shape of a giant wolf, which then slashed at Cyclonemon with its claws.
"Hope yer still hungry!" Applejack barked as four blades projected from the wrists of her gauntlets. "Cause I'm givin' ya some knuckle sandwiches!" Applejack then charged at Cyclonemon, punching him in the gut. "And maybe some punch to wash it down!" Applejack jumped up and socked Cyclonemon in the jaw with enough strength to make him stumble back a foot.
"Get ready dance!" Pinkie Pie declared as she aimed her blasters at Cyclonemon before firing wave after wave of yellow energy blasts at him
"Arm Bomber!" Cyclonemon roared out as he went to punch Pinkie with his bulkier arm.
Luckily Mercurymon got in front of her and raised his right sheild. "Dark Reflection!" Mercurymon declared as he used Cyclonemon's Reflection to send the attack back at him.
"Hope you're an animal lover!" Usagimon said as she raised her staff upward, the head glowing a bright green glow as multiple green projections resembling various woodland animals manifested and surrounded him. These ranged from bears, stags, wolves, and even bison. "Sick 'em!"
One of the green bison summons flare it's nostrils as it head-butted Cyclonemon and sends him back a bit, but a stag summon used its answers to stab at him.
"OUCH!" Cyclonemon yelped out in pain before looking to the stage summon "You little..." Before Cyclonemon could finish, a barrage of Sefirot Crystals from Ophanimon was shot at his back while Rarity slashed his right leg with her sword.
"Bomber Art!/Feral Sword!" Vulcanusmon and the Valkyrimon roared in unison, Vulcanusmon firing a plume of flames from his fuselage while Valkyrimon slashed with his the Feral Sword. The attack managed to knock Cyclonemon over, making him fall on his back with a loud thud.
"Delusion Crow!" Nohemon exclaimed as the raven on his shoulder began to caw out, sending waves of purple energy towards Cyclonemon. The attack managed to disorient Cyclonemon.
The group of six-winged angel men called Angemon crowded around Cyclonemon "All together men!" The lead Angemon said to the others. "Hand of Fate!" The Angemon group roared out in unison as their fists glowed in golden light, firing said golden light as beams.
Vikemon got to Cyclonemon while the one-eyed dragon Digimon got up with a pained groan. "This is for all of the innocents you've killed off all those years! Bazooka Howl!" Vikemon took a deep breath unleashing a mighty howl that held all of his berserker rage. Cyclonemon struggled to stand up due to how loud the attack was.
Rainbow Dash charged at Cyclonemon and struck with her spear as the blades on her shield span around rapidly, and Rainbow used her shield to slash at Cyclonemon's back while earning a pained roar from him. Twilight Sparkle fired a cyan beam from her trident at Cyclonemon's tail, encasing it in ice while FlameKnightmon slashed at his side with one of his katanas.
"Cleansing Light/Shockwave!" BeoWolfmon and Leomon roared out in unison, Leomon firing a beam of energy from his hands while BeoWolfmon fired a barrage of homing missiles. The attack knocked Cyclonemon off his feet.
Realizing Cyclonemon may have been beat, he decided to make an escape while he still had the chance. Calamitymon however wasn't going to let gin get away that easily as she used her whip to wrap around Cyclonemon's bulky arm.
Cyclonemon was panicking now as he tried to make it towards while Calamitymon struggled to keep her footing. But just as Cyclonemone reached the doorway, Leomon, Ophanimon, and BeoWolfmon slammed the door onto Cyclonemon's arm while Vikemon held onto Calamitymon just in case Cyclonemon dragged her any further.
FlameKnightmon's Gigasmon katanas glowed brightly like they were fresh from a forge oven as he charged at Cyclonemon. "Your bloodletting..." FlameKnightmon slashed at Cyclonemon's arm, eliciting a painful roar, "days...." FlameKnightmon slashed again, "are finished!"
"Wha-what.... what are you?!" Cyclonemon asked, his lips quivering in blistering agony. "You no ordinary humans!"
"You're damn right were not!" Flameknitmon exclaimed with a glare. "We are the ones chosen to save the Digital World from any threat! We bear the might of NEO! And we will do whatever we can to save the world from evil! EVEN FROM BLOODCRAZED BEASTS LIKE YOU!"
With one final slash, he had hacked off Cyclonemon's arm clean as the door shuts, Cyclonemon anguished roared was muffled and began to fade as it retreated to whence it came
FlameKnightmon, Usagimon, and Calamitymon reverted back to their human forms as their weapons changed back to normal form.
Everyone looked to Cyclonemon's disembodied arm as the removed appendage began to turn gray.
"Cyclonemon's arm." BeoWolfmon muttered in awe as he approaches the amendment. "You've don't it!"
Vikemon walks to Graber the appendage, raising it up like it was a trophy, which is certainly was. "Out heroes have torn the limbs of the beast! CYCLONEMON IS NO MORE!"
The many Diginon present cheered in victory as the humans, Leomon, Mercurymon, and Nohemon were raised upwards in a congratulatory manner.
"Tonight, we shall feast in their honor! Our nightmare is finally at rest!" Vikemon declared as everyone cheered.
(Meanwhile)
In his cave, Cyclonemon was limping while breathing heavily, his strength fleeting away from his due to having his arm lost. Eventually, he collapsed near a stream.
"Cyclonemon, meen sweet." A feminine voice echoed through the cavern walls, making Cyclone look upwards. “My poor son."
"M-Mother..." Cyclonemon spoke weekly as a part of eyes shined through the darkness as a hand caressed his snout.
"Sleep now, my son." The voice spoke, rubbing Cyclonemon's snout.
"It... hurts... so much." Cyclonemon muttered, getting weaker by the second.
"Who did this to you, my son?" The voice asked.
"Hu... humans..." Cyclonemon answered. "They... they tore arm off..."
"They will pay, meen darling." The voice replied, the eyes glaring as whomever was speaking was thinking of was to harm whoever attacked her son. "How did they harm you?"
"They... they turn into Digimon..." Cyclonemon replied, "they hold power of NEO DigiPendants.... boy of group slashed arm of..."
Cyclonemon's mother was surprised by hearing this, truly dumbfounded. "So the DigiPendants do exist." Cyclonemon's mother muttered before glaring hatefully at the thought of the humans. "I will see to it that they lose that power!"
In the halls of Gullhǫll, a big party was thrown. Music was played, Digimon either feasted upon the delicious food or danced with no inhibition, and our heroes were seated at a table accompanied by Vikemon and Ophanimon.
"Man, now this is a party!" Rainbow Dash said with excitement. "I could get used to this."
"Indeed." Twilight said in agreement. "The music is pretty nice, people are having quite a good time,"
"And the food is to die for!" Thrill Ride said as he was eating a dish made from what looked like a opened cooked bird stuffed with vegetables of varying kinds. "I think I've just died and went to heaven!"
"Feel free to have as much as you like dear." Ophanimon said with a giggle to the boy. "Hopefully you can save some room for dessert though, its the finest in all of the Pendragon Isles."
"I've never been to find of sweets, my queen." Thrill Ride replied politely. "But thank you for the offer."
"Pardon me, milady,"
Twilight turns to see a what looked like an elven warrior with a purple conical hat, armor platinum veering various parts of his body, a stowed strapped to his back, and a crystal ball held in his hand.
"Would you care to sing for us?" The warrior elf asked.
"Me?" Twilight asked, her face blushing bashfully. "Oh... uh, I-If you're offering."
"Splendid!" The warrior elf spoke with delight as Twilight stood up and was lead to the stage. "Everyone, one of our heroes will bestow us the honor to sing for us."
"Well, uh..." Twilight said with a hint of nervousness as all eyes were on her. But with a deep breath, she calmed her nerves. "Alright, I hope you folks enjoy my song of choice.
With that said, then and began to play, and Twilight prepared herself.
The crowd erupted in applause as Twilight took her bows.
"Man, that was awesome!" Thrill Ride spoke as he joined in on the applause when an man in white wizard attire arrived.
"May I interest you in Gourd Salad?" The white wizard named Sorcermon asked as he conjured a silver platter with a lie before removing the lid, revealing a an slices of varying gourd vegetables.
"Ooh, yes please." Thrill Ride replied with a lick of lips before accepting the dish and taking a bite, humming in pure delight upon tasting the vegetable delicacy.
"Wow, you're quite a hardy eater sugar." Applejack said with chuckle. "Ah don't blame ya, though. The food's beyond amazing."
"Isn't it?" Pinkie Pie said as her cup was refilled by a Valkyrimon. "Thanks." Pinkie thanked as she took another swig if her drink as an Angewomon served her a pie capped with a lemon slice.
(Later)
Once the party was over, our group of heroes had rolled out some sleeping bags offered by Ophanimon.
"Whoo... man that was amazing." Thrill Ride said with a sigh in content and a hiccup. "Oof... man, I'm more stuffed that a tick."
"It's a shame we'll have to leave tomorrow." Pinkie replied with a sad sigh. "This part was possibly the most fun I've ever had."
"Well, if you young ones need anything, our servants will attend you." Ophanimon replied as Vikemon walked to her side.
"Will do." Sunset replied with a yawn. "Goodnight, your majesties."
"Giodnight." Vikenon said as he and Ophanimon walked out, leaving the heroes alone.
Back in his cave, Cyclonemon had breathed his final breath and his body turned gray while the sound of sniffling was heard.
Cyclonemon's mother began to sing a rather mournful song as Cyclonemon's body faded and his DigiEgg materialized as it floated towards the cave's exit. As she sung, her sadness had turned to rage.
AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
***
Vulcanusmon was awake I'm his forge, hammering away on his anvil.
AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHH
Vulcanusmon stopped his smiting and turned to the direction of the sound, feeling a very uneasy feeling manifest in the lots of his stomach.
***
Vikemon and Ophanimon were in the royal chambers, sleeping soundly when suddenly.
AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHH
Vikemon and Ophanimon bolted awake by the ungodly sound.
"What... what was..." Ophanimon asked, but she couldn't finish as she felt a sense of dread wash over her.
"No!" Vikemon said, eye widened in shock. "It... it couldn't be!"
***
In the halls of Gullhǫll, the gang were asleep, surprisingly undisturbed by the distant screaming.
The same pair of eyes that belongs to Cyclonemon's mother appeared in the shadows, and the sound of light pattering was heard. Whoever this figure was, she was out for revenge.
As the figure looked around, she heard the beeping of one of the D-Gens. The figure looked to the device, which was rested near Thrill Ride.
Cyclonemon's mother quietly walks towards the sleeping boy, seeing the D-Gen's screen light up.
//DigiSoul Acquired!// The D-Gen AI spoke as the image of Cyclonemon graced the screen.
The eyes of Cyclonemon's mother glared daggers at the sleeping as her eyes glowed faintly. "I have you now!"
The following morning, Sunset woke up with a yawn, rubbing her eyes.
"Man... I slept like a log last night..." Sunset muttered to herself groggily. But she then looks to where Thrill Ride was, noticing he was absent.
"Hmm? He probably went outside." Sunset muttered, but she then took notice of his D-Gen laying on the ground.
Suddenly, the doors burst open, making her turn to see Vulcanusmon had entered. He noticed Thrill Ride's absence, and he began to worry.
"Oh no!" Vulcanusnon muttered in concern.
***
After everyone had woken up, our heroes met up with Vikenon and Ophanimon.
"This is terrible!" Vikemon spoke in concern.
"You don't think Cyclonemon grew a new arm, do ya?!" Pinkie pondered, truly unsettled at the thought of facing Cyclonemon again.
"Preposterous!" Mercurymon replied with skepticism.
"It wasn't Cyclonemon." Vikemon chimed in, berthing out a sigh. "It was his mother Melusimon."
"What?!" The gang asked in unison.
"His mother?!" Rarity asked out in terror. "You're kidding!"
"You ever told us this!" Sunset spoke with a glare.
"I had hoped she fled the land a long time ago." Vikemon replied with a look of self-doubt. "But it seems I was mistaken!" Vikemon punched a nearby wall. "Dammit! How could I have been so foolish?!"
"Darling." Ophanimon said in concern for her husband. "There was no way you could have known." Ophanimon placed reassuring a hand on his shoulder.
"And what about Cyclonemon's father?" Sunset asked. "Is he still around?"
"Megidramon?" Vikemon asked, shaking his head. "No. My grandfather slayed him long ago."
"Well, we've for to save him!" Sunset replied with a determined look. "I'm not going to stand here and let that Melusimon harm him!"
"She might be Cyclonemon's cave." Twilight said, looking to Vikemon. "Do you know where it could be?"
(Meanwhile)
Thrill Ride groaned as he fluttered his eyes opened, but he felt that he couldn't move.
"Wha... what the....?!" Thrill Ride stuttered as he tried to move, but couldn't. "The Hell?"
"I see that you're finally awake."
Thrill Ride looks around to find the source of the voice. He then sees someone sitting near what looks to be a vanity.
The person in question looked like a green skinned draconic creature with a mop of light purple hair and a white colored human face.
Name: Melusimon Level: Ultimate Type: Dragon Man Attribute: Virus
Melusimon is as vicious as she is vain. Because no mirror can reflect its image, she has to garishly paint her face to make it visible. Her special attack is Siren Gaze, which will render anyone she gazes upon paralyzed.
"Who are you?!" Thrill Ride demanded a she looked around. "Where the Hell am I?"
"I was surprised when meen darling son, Cyclonemon told me that the bearers of the DigiPendents are about." Melusimon said while applying some lipstick.
"Son?!" Noah replied in shock. "You mean you're that butt ugly bastard's mother?"
"You best watch what you say in my presence." Melusimon said with a glare while looking at Thrill Ride through the mirror. "Especially when it involves my son."
"Are you the reason why I can't move?" Thrill Ride asked witha glare.
"Yay, knave." Melusimon replied with a smirk. "My Siren Gaze can render any target I gaze upon completely paralyzed."
"If you're going to kill me, good luck with that woman!" Thrill Ride, earning a chuckle from Melusimon.
"As tempting as that is, that will have to wait." Melusimon said with a smirk as she as she finished applying powder on her face. "For you are simply bait to lure in your comrades. And don't bother searching for your Digivice, for I have left it back at Gullhǫll, so you’re completely powerless."
Thrill Ride gasped in fear, understanding what Melusimon was planning. 'Shit!'
***
Back at the shores of Arthurian Island, the gang were preparing to save Thrill Ride and take down Melusimon.
"Alright, is everyone ready?" Sunset asked the others, who mod in response.
"I shalt accompany thee!" BeoWolfmon said as Vikemon and Ophanimon approached.
"But first, you will require this." Vikemon said as Ophanimon then brought out what looked like a wine barrel.
"A barrel?" Sunset asked with confusion, but the familiar sound of a D-Gen profusely beeping was heard.
Pinkie Pie brought out her D-Gen, which was the one that was beeping. "Wait!" Pinkie gasped, looking to the barrel. "Is that...?"
"A DigiRemnant? Yes." Vikemon replied with a nod of his head as the barrel started floating off the ground and hovered towards her. "I always knew that the chosen warriors would come, so when I've found that this DigiRemnant, which is in fact Bacchusmon's Wine Barrel of Demon God, I've kept it well hidden until I've came across with them."
As the wine barrel got close enough, it emitted a bright pink glow. Pinkie extended her D-Gen as the barrel turned into pink energy and was absorbed into the device.
//DigiRemnant Acquired.// Pinkie Pie's D-Gen spoke as Pinkie squealed in glee and jumped a bit.
"Consider it my reward to you for slaying Cyclonemon." Vikemon replied with a smile.
"Thank you!" Pinkie replied with a smile as she hugged Vikemon's leg.
"We better hurry." Sunset replied as she and the others got on the back of a Plesiomon.
***
Plesiomon was bringing our heroes to the cave that Cyclonemon once lived, the gang began worrying for the safety of their comrade.
"I hope Thrill ok." Fluttershy said.
"That witch does something to him, she better expect my wrath!" Rarity said, her hands tightening in anger.
"We must be cautious, for Melusimon is quite cunning." BeoWolfmon said to his human friends. "Her Siren Gaze is her most lethal move."
"How so?" Sunset asked.
"It hath the ability to paralyze any target that doth cross her line of sight." BeoWolfmon replied as he held up a bag. "But forsooth, her vanity is her biggest weakness. She cherishes her visage over anything else. "
"So what's with the sack?" Applejack asked
"I hath brought equipment that shalt help us shroud her vision." BeoWolfmon replied. "One mayest not go unprepared."
"Clever thinking." Sunset said as they saw the cave they were heading to. The cave with three whole onto of the entrance, giving it the appearance of a creature opening its maw.
"Whoa...!" Applejack muttered, a bit unsettled. "That's possibly one of the creepiest things I have ever seen."
"Y-Yeah." Rarity said, just as unsettled as the others.
Upon entering the cave, Plesiomon landed while the gang walked onto the cave ground.
"Alright, stay on guard." BeoWolfmon said, but was studkcby a green energy beam that rendered him unable to move.
"BeoWolfmon!" Sunset cried out as she too was struck by the beam, becoming paralyzed in the process. Followed by Rarity, Fluttershy, and Applejack.
Pinkie Pie managed to hide behind a stalagmite as Rainbow Dash went to grab at the sack. But Rainbow too was rendered paralyzed upon being struck by the beam.
"Aw man!" Rainbow cried out in annoyance as Melusimon revealed herself.
"These are the humans chosen by the Four Lords?" Melusimon asked with a boastful chuckle. "You lasses are clearly not what I've expected."
"Williams Arrow!"
A series of arrows was shot as her, making her dodge while Leomon appeared behind her and covered her head in an empty sack.
Melusimon claws as Leomon while he tied the sauce, making it more difficult for her to remove it.
"Alright!" Mercurymon said as he carried Thrill Ride. "I've got Thrill Ride."
Melusimon hissed before slashing at the snack, tearing it apart while glaring angrily.
"Siren's Gaze!" Melusimon cried out before firing a green beam from her eyes at Mercurymon, rendering him paralyzed.
Leomon drew out his sword while Nohemon readied his bow and arrows, buy Melusimon was quick enough to paralyze the two as well.
"Hah! Pathetic!" Melusimon mon spoke with a boastful smirk. "You fools clearly have no idea as to whom you are deal with! I am Melusimon, the fiercest Digimon to ever exist on the Pendragon Isles!"
As Melusimon boasted, Pinkie Pie pulled out her D-Gen, a determined look on her face.
"You fools took my son from me, so I'm going to return the favor by slaying your male comrade!" Melusimon said as she crawled towards Thrill Ride with a wicked grin. "Tis a shame though, for he's quite a handsome one."
"Not if I've got a say about it!" Pinkie declared, earning Melusimon's attention as she emits an intense pink glow and starts floating several feet off the ground.
A bright pink hexagon seal with the Sacred DigiPendant symbol appeared beneath Pinkie as she was then enveloped in a column of black and bright pink energy.
"What?!" Melusimon was taken aback by this while everyone else watched in awe.
Eventually, the light faded to reveal Pinkie Pie's Diginon form.
Pinkie Pie looked somewhat like her human self, albeit with some differences. Her hair was a brilliant rose color though styled in a different fashiol her eyes were cerulean with pink pupils, her skin color however was now deep cerise instead of light ceriseish gray.
She wore a long sleeve crop top that was a light mulberry in color, bubblegum pink bands underneath, magenta colored pants and green fury leggings.
Strapped to her back was what looked like a large soda can that was strapped onto her via a belt around her midsection, connected from it were two translucent tubes that both connected to what looked like tow soda bottled attached to her arms via belts.
With a wink and a double peace sing, she spun around and grinned.
Feeling thirsty? Well Maenadmon will definitely quench your thirst with her Sugar Rush Torrent or Cola Crash attacks. Her hyperactive nature and manic personality makes her quite the unpredictable foe to face.
Melusimon was stunned by this, but she composed herself and grinned. "Humph! Consider that the last time you use that form, child!" Melusimon said with a smirk as she prepared another Siren's Gaze attack.
"Oh no you don't!" Maenadmon declared as she thrusts her arms forward, aiming the soda bottles on her arms at her. "Sugar Rush Torrent!" And with that, Maenadmon fired two streams of what looked like soda pop at Melusimon.
"What the... what is this?!" Melusimon asked before sniffing the substance her face contortions in disgust. "Soda?! I hate that sugary disgustingness!"
"Then you'll hate this even more!" Maenadmon shot back as she aimed her right soda bottle blaster. "Cola Crash!" Maenadmon fired a barrage of soda bubbles at l, the attack not doing much damage though it did make her slip and fall.
Melusimon groaned in raged, getting up as her makeup started to run. "Why you..." Melusimon was interrupted as some of her runny make up for into her eyes, making her scream in pain. "AH! MY EYES! AAAHH!" Melusimon rubbed her eye while inadvertently ruining her makeup.
"Allow me to help with that! Bittersweet Bomber!" Maenadmon fired a larger soda towards Melusimon, the bubble expoding violently and making Melusimon crash into the cavern wall with thunderous force.
"Im... Impossible!" Melusimon choked out as her body began to turn gray before vanishing, leaving her DigiEgg the only thing left before said egg flew towards the cave exit.
Maenadmon reverted back to Pinkie while all of Melusimon's paralyzed enemies regained movement.
"Huh. Saved by soda." Thrill Ride said with a thankful smile. "And they said soda is bad for you."
"You saved us!" Rarity said as she and the others embraced got her in a group hug. "You may have used something as unconventional as a weapon sugary beverage, but you still saved us none the less."
"We owe you big time." Rainbow Dash said while patting Pinkie Pie's back.
At Arthurian Village, Vikemon, Ophanimon, BeoWolfmon, Vulcanusmon, and everyone else from all over the Pendragon Isles thanked our group of heroes.
"You have managed to slay both Cyclonemon and Melusimon." Vikemon said, genuflecting to the gang, as did Ophanimon and everyone else. "We are forever in your debt."
"Hey, it's what we do." Rainbow Dash said with a boastful smile.
"Your named will be remembered for generations to come." Ophanimon said with a smile. "In fact, I've had my finest artisans make something to honor you all for your efforts."
Ophanimon motioned towards something that was bug and obscured by a massive tarp. And with a clap from Ophanimon, a group of Valkyrimon removed the tarp, revealing a large statue of the humans, Leomon, Nohemon, and Mercurymon.
"Oh my." Rarity muttered in awe. "Your majesty, we don't know what to say."
"You don’t have to say anything my dear, your joyous expressions are more than enough." Ophanimon replied with a chuckle. "I only wish there was more we could do."
"I think we're good." Pinkie Pie replied. "I just wish we could stay throughout Níudagr, but we've got a mission."
"It's a shame." Vikemon said with a sorrowful look. "But I'm confident you lot will accomplish it."
"Hopefully we will." Sunset said with hope in her voice.
"Shall we be off?" Plesiomon asked the gang.
"Well, I guess this is goodbye." Leomon said as he, Mercurymon, and Nohemon bowed to Vikemon and Ophanimon. "Thank you for having us as company, your majesties."
And with that, the gang hopped on Plesiomon last back and were off, Vikemon, Ophanimon, and everyone present waved farewell to the gang.
The gang were walking, the area around them was covered in snow.
"Yikes.... it's awfully nippy out here!" Pinkie Pie exclaimed with a shiver
"Where are we, anyway?" Twilight asked Mercurymon, who held the map.
"According to the map, it seems were heading to Lupis Town." Mercurymon responded as he examined the mop. "A town where sledding is a popular sport."
"Hey, if I'm not mistaken, the Balto Run is happening today." Nohemon acknowledged.
"The Balto Run?" Rarity asked, an eyebrow raised up in confusion.
"It's an annual sledding competition." Nohenon explained. "Mushers compete in a twenty-four hour long race. Enduring harsh conditions and the perils of the wilderness. The first person who makes it to the checkpoint by midnight is declared the winner."
"Twenty-four hours?!" Sunset asked in disbelief. "You mean mushers have to endure a whole day of racing?"
"Maybe we could rest." Thrill Ride said before shivering from the cold. "And maybe find a place to warm up? I think I'm going to get some frostbite."
"So you're heading to Lupis Village, eh?"
The gang jumped in surprise before looking around.
"What the... who said that?" Applejack asked.
"Look to your right."
The gang did so, and they saw a railroad track, along with a rather strange looking bullet train.
"Hey, a train!" Pinkie Pie sighed with joy.
"Maybe the conductor is near by?" Twilight replied.
"You're lookin' at the conductor, darlin'." The train spoke to Twilight with a Canadian accent, making the human kids jump again.
"Whoa! A talking train?!" Rainbow Dash asked with dumbfounded expression.
"A Trailmon." Leomon said with a smile at the train-like Digimon named Trailmon. "This one's a Buffalo model."
"A train Digimon?!" Thrill Ride asked with surprise, but then approached the Trailmon. "Wait! You're heading to Lupis Village?"
"Sure thing, eh?" The Trailmon replied.
"But we didn't purchase any tickets." Twilight replied to the Trialmon.
"Hey, with a Trilmon you don't need a tanned ticket." Trailmon said with a chuckle. "Better hop in. Don't wanna catch a cold now do ya?"
"Well, he's offering." Fluttershy said to her friends with a soft smile.
After a minute long ride, Trailmon had arrived at the terminal of Lupis Town, and the others had exited Trailmon with the humans adorned in warm clothes.
"Ah~, much better." Rarity sighed with content. "No more suffering in the cold."
"Thanks for the ride." Thrill Ride thank Trailmin.
"Don't mention it, eh?" Trailmon said with a chortle. "Go have look around. Don't let me keep ya."
With that, the group began to look around. The place looked like you had stepped into the year 1925.
"Whoa, look at this place." Applejack muttered in amazement as she took in the visuals. "Looks quite nice."
"Yeah." Thrill Ride said, but then he saw something going on in an alley way. What he saw four dog-like Digimon of various kinds looming over another dog-like Digimon. He didn't need to be a rocket scientist to know that the four canines were harassing somebody.
"Oh Hell no!" Thrill Ride growled in fury before whistling. "Hey! Lay off you bunch of flea bitten fucks!"
The red and white canine Digimon's ears pricked up before he and his three comrades looked to him. The red and white canine was slender, he had a rather long snout filled with razor sharp teeth, eyes that were yellow, and he had a few scars on his face.
Digimon Analyzer
Name: Fangmon Level: Champion Type: Dark Beast Attribute: Data
Fangmon! Known for its heretical existence among other Dog and Wolf-species Digimon, it preys upon those who lose their way. Its Snipe Steal attack will render anyone unarmed and defense before it goes in for the kill.
The other three were of different body shapes compared to the red and white one. One resembled a Doberman a Doberman Pinscher with a spiked metal collar around its neck. This was Dobermon.
The second resembled a white and yellow colored Chinese guardian lion. This was Seasarmon.
And the third resembled cartoony dog with black eats and tail, cartoonish eyes, a white "D" on his midsection, and was the only one who stood upright rather than on all fours like the others. This was Doggymon.
"Ya got something to say to me, punk?" Fangmon asked with a snarl.
"I've got plenty to say, you butt ugly mutt!" Thrill Rill replied while the others watched on in worry.
Fangmon growled as he and his three goons approached Thrill Ride. "You got a lot of nerve saying that to me!" Fangmon growled to startle off the Thrill Ride, but said boy didn't falter.
"Please! If you're going to scare me off, it ain't working!" Thrill Ride taunted. "Now unless you don't want a rock thrown at you, I suggest you and your three stooges bugger off!"
"Thrill..." Twilight muttered in concern for her friend.
"Pretty big talk for such a limp shrimp!" Seasarmon said with a snarl.
"Ya got that right!" Dobermon in a deep monotone voice.
"I don't think you realize to who you're talking to!" Fangmon snapped. "I'm Fangmon! Long running sled champion of Lupis Town."
"You know, I'd be lying out of my ass if I said I'd actually cared." Thrill Ride replied with a roll of his eyes, making Fangmon and his goons growl even more furiously at that.
"Come on, let's just go." Fluttershy said to Thrill Ride. "The last thing we want is stir up trouble."
"Yeah, good idea." Thrill Ride replied with a nod. "It's already starting to stink here." Thrill Ride was about to walk off, but Doggymon and Seasarmon got in his way.
"Oh, I don't think so pal!" Fangmon growled angrily. "You think you can get away with talkin' smack to me, then you're stupider than you look!"
"We'll show you what happens to punks!" Doggymon replied with a wicked chuckle as all four canines surrounded him. Thrill Ride however wasn't deterred, as he opted his knuckles with a grin.
"Then what are you waiting for, boys?" Thrill Ride replied with a smirk. "Come at me!"
"Enough!"
The four canines gasped in surprise before looking to seeing a new figure had approached. This one too was a canine Digimon, only this is a yellow nine-tailed fox with a white mane and mystical blue flames flaring around its paws and tail tips.
Digimon Analyzer
Name: Kyubimon Level: Champion Type: Mythical Animal Attribute: Data
Kyubimon, a fox-like Digimon that is both mysterious and bewitching. Despite its alluring appearance, it boasts some tremendous power. It may be lacking in attack power, but it makes up for that with its powerful will force and proficiency in spell casting.
"Whoa." Thrill Ride gasped in awe upon seeing the kitsune-like Digimon.
"Hey Kyubimon." Fangmon greeted Kyubimon with a smirk before looking back to Thrill Ride. "Come to see me make this little runt my new chew toy? I'm willing to share with ya."
"I suggest you and your thugs move along, Famgmon!" Kyubimon spoke with a glare towards Fangmon. "Unless you want me to o fetch Merukimon. You know just as much as I do that attacking visitors is not something taken lightly!"
"Uh-oh!" Doggymon replied with a scared look. "We better scram, Fangmon! I don't want another run in with Merukimon!"
"You remember what happened last time." Seasarmon chimed in, feeling nervous while Fanngmon rolled his eyes.
"Tch! Fine!" Fangmon scolded before looking back to Thrill Ride. "You've got lucky, punk! But don't think you've got away easily, because you're officially on my shit list!" With that said, Fangmon walked off while bumping into Thrill Ride rudely as his goons followed.
"Jeez, what a dick!" Thrill Ride muttered with a scowl towards the red canine.
"What were you thinking?!" Rarity scolded Thrill Ride. "We're you trying to get yourself mauled?!"
"Thanks for standing up for me."
The others turn to see the canine Dogimon that Fangmon and his goons were picking on earlier. It resembled a wolf with light blue fur, a white underside, dark blue tiger stripes, magenta claws, dark blue-tipped blades, and a very curly tail.
Garurumon, a wolf-like Digimon with fur as hard as a legendary rare metal named "Mithril". Despite its rather animalistic appearance, its intelligence is very high. Its Howling Blaster makes it a formidable opponent to face.
"No problem, dude." Thrill Ride replied with a smile. "I wasn't gonna sit by and watch those pricks hound you like that."
"You're awfully brave to backpack somebody like Fangmon." Kyubimon replied with a impressed smile. "Only a small few had the guts to do something like that."
"Hey, I've fought worse than that pencil-snouted mongrel." Thrill Ride said with a nonchalant shrug if his shoulders.
Kyubimon then turned to face Garurumon with a caring smile. "I'm glad your alright, Garurumon." Kyubimon nuzzled Garurumon, eliciting an "aw" from the girls. "Fangmon didn't hurt you, did he?"
"No, I'm fine." Garurumon replied with a smile.
"Pardon me," Leomon spoke as he approached the two canine Digimon. "We're travelers here, do you know where we can find a place to shelter for the night?"
"Oh, of course." Kyubimon replied with a nod. "I'll take you to Merukimon."
The gang were following Garurumon and Kyubimon someplace, all the while Garurumon tried his best to keep a low profile by keeping himself hidden from within the group. Though many Digimon were looking to Garurumon, other casting glares at him or cowering while Garurumon looked down dejected.
"What's the matter with these people?" Rainbow Dash asked with a raised eyebrow. "We're not that ugly, are we?"
"It's me their glaring at." Garurumon said with a dejected sigh, making the gang look to him.
"You?" Sunset asked with confusion. "What do these people have against you?"
"Garurumon aren't particularly acceptable around here." Kyubimon explained as she casts a pitiful look to Garurumon. "The only reason he hasn't been chased off is because he levies with me and Merukimon.
"Merukimon, huh?" Twilight asked with a puzzled look. "A friend of yours?"
"Owner actually." Kyubimon replied. "Well, not just him, but his family too. Merukimon was the first one to see that Garurumon was not as bad as everyone else here proclaimed him to be, and his family top saw it."
"But everyone else doesn't see that?" Rainbow Dash asked.
"No. Gararumon have been given a bad reputation here, but that's mostly due to misjudgment." Kyubimon replied while Garurumon looked away with a shameful look.
"Hey! Get away from them, you managed beast!"
A pair of axes were thrown at Garurumon, making him skid along the ground with a pained grunt.
"What the..." Thrill Ride looked around, an angered look on his face. "Who did that?!"
"That would be me!" The gang turn to see an animalistic humanoid that was covered mostly in white fur with a brown face, brown hands and brown feet. Its underbelly was darker brown and appeared to be armored, it had horns on its head, and long braids that were capped with arrowheads.
"Korikakumon!" Kyubimon declared with a scowl. "Didn't expect to see you here!"
"Well, if it ain't the sassy fox!" Korikakumon shot back with a scowl of his own as he retrieved his axes. "Why do ya even bother with that fiend?”
"Maybe because your head is too far up your fuzzy ass to see Garurumon for what he truly is!" Thrill Ride shot back, making other present gasp in response to hearing that.
"I beg yer pardon?!" Korikakumon asked with a scowl, but his eyes then squinted as he looks to Thrill Ride. "Wait! Aren't you the human who had a run in with Fangmon?"
"And if I was?" Thrill Ride shot back.
"Then you better expect some Hell to pay, boy!" Korikakumon declared as Fangmon appeared, limping besides the axe wielding Digimon. His fur was tattered lightly and he had some stuff marks.
"That's him... that's the human who attacked me." Fangmon said a sniffling with tears in his eyes, clearly faking it. "I was just minding my own business, and he attacks me put of nowhere for no reason! Oh, woe is me!"
"What?!" Thrill Ride asked in disbelief. "Oh, you lying flea bitten bastard!"
"What do you have to say fer yerself?!" Korikakumon asked, expecting an explanation
"Hey, that furry meanie is lying through his teeth!" Pinkie Pie protested in Thrill Ride's defense. "He's got witnesses."
"Fangmon never lies!" Korikakumon shot back with a low growl while some spectators gathered to comfort the "injured" Fangmon, who flashed a wicked smirk at the group.
"Oh, you poor thing." A Togemon said.
"How dreadful." A Rosemon chimed in.
"Believe what you want, you frostbitten hairball!" Thrill Ride spoke with a scowl. "But I'm telling you the truth! But you wouldn't know that with your precious mongrel there constantly sucking your dick! If you've even got one that is!"
Korikakumon growled furiously upon hearing that while everyone gasped again.
"Uh-oh." Fluttershy muttered fearfully as she hid behind Leomon.
"Why you insolent little..." Korikakumon growled a she raised his right axe.
"Alright, that's quite enough!"
Everyone turns to see four new figures had arrived. The first was a man dressed in what looked like a green wolf costume with a Mesoamerican aesthetic.
Standing at his left was a rather beautiful angelic woman with eight wings.
Standing right of Merukimon was what looked like the opposite if Lilithmon Eden Node, having more dark colorings and appearing more demonic with devilish butterfly wings.
And in the angelic woman's arms was a little girl with long blonde hair and a single pair of angel wings.
"Korikakumon, lower your axes!" Merukimon demanded.
"You going to try and make me?!" Korikakumon asked with a snarl, but Lilithmon X dashed towards him and grabbed him by the braids, glaring furiously at him.
"Do as the man says, or you’ll choke on dirt!" Lilithmon X demanded with her eyes glowing a feint red while everyone watched. Korikakumon lowered his axes with a grunt.
"Alright everyone, back to your business!" Merukimon declared, and all the bystanders present resumed to doing what they were doing. "And you, Korikakumon, this stunt better not happen again! Because if it does, than you leave me no choice but to count you out of the Balto Run!"
"But this heathen..." Korikakumon shot back while pointing to Thrill Ride, but Lilithmon X interrupted him.
"CAN IT!" Lilithmon X demanded with a glare, shutting Korikakumon up instantly. "Now pick up your crap and beat it!"
Korikakumon scowled, but he said nothing as he helps Fangmon up and walks away.
"Seriously! What is the matter with you?!" Sunset asked, slapping Thrill Ride's arm with a glare. "You need to keep that temper of yours in check!"
"I do apologize if Fangmon and Korikakumon caused you trouble." Lilithmon Eden Mode said with an apologetic look.
"Hey, at least nobody got hurt." Rarity said before looking to Thrill Ride with a glare. "Right, Thrill Ride?"
"Yeah, yeah." Thrill Ride responded with a sigh and a roll of his eyes.
"Thanks for the save, Merukimon." Kyubimon said as she went to help Garurumon up.
"No worries." Merukimon replied with a nod before looking to the gang. "Hello visitors, I'm Merukimon." Merukimon motions to the angekic woman. "This is my wife, Lilithmonn Eden Mode."
"Hello dears." Lilithmon Eden Mode reolied with a smile before looking to the demonic fairy. "This is my sister, Lilithmon X."
"Lilithmon?!" Twilight asked in utter shock. "As in the Lilith?! The alleged firsf wife of Adam before Eve?!"
"Yeah." Lilithmon X replied nonchalantly. "But you've got nothing to fear from me, sugar. Just because I'm a demonic Digimon doesn't mean I'm evil."
"And this is of course our little one, Lucreciamon." Lilithmon Eden Mode added as she pats the little angelic girl's head. The girl looked a little shy, she stayed close to her mother.
"Oh my, she is simply adorable!" Rarity gawker in awe at how cute Lucreciamon was.
"Its alright, young one." Leomon replied with a soft smile. "No need to be timid.'
"Are you ok Garurumon?" Kyubimon asked Garurumon, who was standing up and limping.
"Ugh... I'll muscle through." Garurumon replied with a light pained groan.
"Garurumon!" Lucreciamon gasped a she flew out of her mother's arms and towards the wolf-like Digimon. "Oh, you poor thing."
"Hey kiddo." Garurumon replied with a smile at the angelic child.
"Come along now dear." Lilithmon Eden Mode called out to Lucreciamon. "Mr. Jijimon has a surprise for you," Lilithmon Eden Mode turned to the gang. "Your more than welcome to accompany us if you like."
"Well, Kyubimon told us that Merukimon could arrange a shelter for us to stay for the night."
"Of course." Merukimon said with a nod. "Come now. We'll discuss maters as we press on."
***
The gang arrived at Jijimon's workshop, where they see Jinimon himself behind a counter. Jijimon was a short, old man with a long, white beard wearing rags for clothes and carrying around a staff with a lion's paw at the end.
"First, you have to cover your eyes, dear." Merukimon told his Lucreciamon, the angelic Digimon doing as told with no question.
Meanwhile, Kyubimon and Garurumon waited outside with Nohemon accompanying them.
After a quick introduction of new friends, Jijimon went to his table to get what he had been working on for the angelic girl.
"Okay," Merukimon chuckled as Jijimon put the present in front of her. "You can open your eyes now." he told his daughter.
Lucreciamon did that and grew instantly excited, for it was a handmade sled just for her. "Ohhh! I love it!" Lucreciamon said happily as she hugged Jijimon. "Thank you Jijimon! Thank you so much!"
"You're welcome, sweetheart!" Jijimon said with happy chuckle as he pats her back.
"Hmm, I think you're missing something kiddo." Lilithmon X said with a smirk. "Oh, I know." Lilithmon X then oresented a musher's hat. "You'll need this."
"A real musher's hat!" Lucreciamon beamed, even if the hat covered her cerulean eyes."Thank you auntie X!"
"My, isn't she just a dear?" Rarity said withba chuckle at seeing Lucreciamon's excitement while the girl went outside with Garurumon and Kyubimon.
"She sure is." Merukimon said, casting a smile to Lilithmon Eden Mode. "She's just like her mother."
"Oh you." Lilithmon Eden Mode replied teasingly with a playful smack to Merukimon's chest.
"About Korikakumon," Leomon spoke, looking to Merukimon with a puzzled expression. "I take it you two don’t see eye to eye.”
"Obviously." Merukimon replied with a scoff. "A big reason from that was that he was my political opponent for the mayoral election that occurred just a month back. He's still sour because I won the election."
"Pardon me Mr. Mayor."
The group looked to see a red and white bird-like with a belt on its head with large talons and a lone feather on its head.
"The Balto Run will begin in five minutes." The bird Digimon said.
"Very well then." Merukimon said with a nod. "Thank you, Hawkmon." The Digimon named Hawkmon nodded back before exiting. "Oh well, duty calls." Merukimon looks to Lilithmon X. "X, could you be a dear and show them around? I need to make myself preventable."
"Of course." Lilithmon X replied with a nod, and both Merukimon and Lilithmon Eden Mode walked out.
"X?" Pinkie Pie asked with an inquisitive look. "Does that mean you're not a Digimon?"
"No, It's a nickname." Lilithmon X responded with an amused chuckle. "My full name is Lilithmon X."
"What's the X, stand for?" Twilight asked.
"She's the result of an ordinary Lilithmon achieving X-Evolution." Mercurymon replied. "When the X-Antibody, the thing required for X-Evolution, accesses and modifies a Digimon's Digicore, the Digimon itself evolves into a special X-Antibody variant of itself that expresses latent data that the X-Antibody has extracted from its Digicore."
"You mean like an upgraded form?" Twilight pondered.
"You betcha." Lilithmon X replied. "My sister Lilithmon Eden Mode is the result of Mode Change."
"Wait! Lilithmon?!" Twilight asked with a scared look. "As in Lilith, the first wife of Adam and wife of Asmodeus?!"
"Yeah." Lilithmon X replied nonchalantly. "But you've got nothing to fear from me. Just because I'm a demonic Digimon, doesn't mean I'm evil."
"Uh... so, X-Antibody?" Sunset said, wanting to change the subject. "What that?"
"Its a.. uh, special gene, I guess you could call it, that often grants additional beneficial mutations." Leomon explained, trying to keep it as simple as possible. "Digimon species who have acquired these mutations are differentiated from their original forms by the suffix "X". Lilithmon X is one of them."
"And Mode Change?" Applejack asked, "You mean Digimon can alternate from one form to another?"
"Yes." Mercurymon replied. "Not all, but some do. This can be caused by a multitude of factors. Such as a direct power-up that either enhances their current power or grant new ones, a change between equipment that they already have, or even a change of stance or body plan." Mercurymon explained while the humans were surprised. "As I said, the causes of Mode Change are numerous."
"But anyhow, why don't I show you around?" Lilithmon X said with a smile. "It's not too often we get visitors around here."
At the town square, it was almost time for the Balto Run to begin. Fireworks were popping, and fans were cheering as many sled teams were prepping up.
On a booth, Hawkmon was holding a microphone.
"Hello everyone, and welcome to this year's annual Balto Run!" Hawkmon spoke as the crowd applauded. "Now then. Let's us all, welcome, Mayor Merukimon." Merukimon accepted the microphone from Hawkmon.
"Hello, everyone. It does me great honor to kick start this year's Balto Run." Mayor Merukimon said as the crowd clapped in response. "Now then, for those who may not be familiar with how the Balto Run goes, I'll keep it brief and..."
Suddenly, the sky turned dark and there was an eerie breeze in the air. Everyone looked around with surprise as the wind kicked up.
"Uh... I've got a bad feeling about this!" Pinkie Pie said in unease.
And suddenly, a large purple seal appeared. And from it a tall woman manifested. Most of her body is covered in black, skin-tight fabric. She wears knee-high, purple and yellow boots with the yin-yang symbol on the instep, and purple and yellow gauntlets with the yin-yang symbol displayed on the backs of the hands. She also wears a purple cuirass and shoulder guards, the latter of which have the yin-yang symbol emblazoned upon them, and a purple, traditional kitsune-style half mask which obscures her face. She also has ankle-length black hair tied into pigtails. She wields a long, silver staff with several rings adorning the tip called Shakujou. Its gloves bear the Zero Unit.
Everyone gasped in shock and terror upon seeing this woman.
"Who is that?" Twilight asked while Kyubimon looked on in shock.
"Kuzuhamon." Kyubimon muttered with a shiver.
Digimon Analyzer
Name: Kuzuhamon Level: Mega Type: Deity Attribute: Data
Kuzuhamon, once a Fox-species Digimon that lived long, and has now transformed to take on a humanoid form. Well versed in ancient magic, her Illuminator and Taizoukai Mandala attacks are ths perfect examples of her arcane skills.
"What in Goldramon's name is she doing here?" Lilithmon X growled angrily while Lilithmon Eden Mode shushed her.
"Well, this is quite the celebration." Kuzuhamon replied with a wicked chuckle. "Looks like everyone decided to show."
"What do you want, Kuzuhamon?" Merukimon demanded.
"Oh, nothing really." Kuzuhamon replied eith a smile. "It's been a while since I've attended a Balto Run. I was quite unpleasant as to why I wasn't invited."
"You know the reason as to why!" Merukimon replied with a growl.
"Oh yes, no need to remind me!" Kuzuhamon scoffed in response. "You banished me off to exile because my goody-goody sister that I rigged the votes when I tried to run for Mayor seven years ago. I still toss and turn in bed every night remembering it."
"And if you don't leave now, then I'm going to do more than banish you!" Merukimon threatened with a primitive looking knife in hand.
Kuzuhamon clicked her tongue, but then she noticed Kyubimon. "Oh, and speaking of which..."
Kuzuhamon vanished monetarily before reappearing in front of Kyubimon, making the fox Digimon jump and back up a bit.
"Hello, dear sister." Kuzuhamon greeted with a sinister grin. "It's been a while hasn't it? Enjoying your life with these washouts?" Kuzuamon then smacked Kyubimon to the side with her staff.
"Kyubimon!" Lucreciamon cried out, but she was held back by her mother.
"I've been dying to do this all,those seven years ago!" Kuzuhamon said, but just as she was about to strike again....
"BACK OFF, BITCH!"
Kuzuhamon stopped herself, snarling at the insult before looking behind her. "Who said that?!"
"You've got eyes, don't you?!" Thrill Ride shot back as he apprached her, glaring daggers.
Kyubimon looked to Thrill Ride with concern while Kuzuhamon walked towards him.
"Who do you think you aren, talking to me in such a fashion?!" Kuzuhamon said, growling furiously.
"You better leave now, or I'll be sure you suffer!" Thrill Ride demanded, popping his knuckles. "I'm not one for hitting a girl, but I'm willing to make an exception here!"
Kuzuhamon snarled before taking a deep breath. But Kuzuhamon then saw Thrill Ride's D-Gen from his pocket, her snarl turning to a wicked grin.
"Oh, I'm leaving." Kuzuhamon responded with a chuckle. "But, not before I shake things up for this year's Balto Run."
"Shake things up?" Sunset asked with an unsettled feeling in her stomach. "I don't like the sound d of it."
Kuzuhamon then tapped her, the staff glowing a bright purple as a spiral of violet energy swirled around her.
"For this year's Balto Run, I'm raising the stakes to an all time high with a curse!" Kuzuhamon as a magic seal formed in the sky. "Each and every child in this town shall be struck with an incurable illness! One that will result in death by the stroke of midnight!" Everyone gasped in horror upon hearing this. "But should one win the Balto Run, the curse will be broken!"
Everyone had a horrified look on their faces, a purple energy dome formed aroubd the entire town before vanishing. Kyubimon gasping in terror as Lilithmon Eden Mode held onto Lucreciamon tightly.
"YOU WITCH!" Leomon roared out furiously as he went to strike her with his sword, but Kuzuhamon countered this by smacking him away.
With a wicked laugh, Kuzuhamon vanishes in a bright purple flash of light.
As soon as Kuzuhamon was gone, Lucreciamon started to cough a little.
"Momma, I don't feel well..." Lucreciamon muttered as she started to lose her balance. Lilithmon Eden Mode held onto her while putting her hand on her daughter's forehead.
And it wasn't just Lucreciamon, many other child Digimon was feeling sick.
Many Digimon had their focus on Thrill Ride.
"Oh crap." Thrill Ride muttered, knowing he just caused a huge problem.
In the town hall, Thrill Ride was backed into a wall as Korikakumon and many other Digimon were glaring at him.
"I hope your proud of yourself!" Korikakumon stated with anger. "Because of you, the loves of every child are at stake here!"
"Hey, back off hairball!" Rainbow Dash declared as she and the other girls got between Korikakumon and Thrill Ride. "Don't bother to thank him because he save Kyubimon, you inconsiderate ass!
"Oh yes, how gallant!" A Rosemon shot back.
"That human is nothing but trouble!" A BlueMeramon interjected! "Ever since he came here, he's been a headache!"
"Up yours, human torch!" Rainbow Dash growled at the BlueMeramon.
"Alright, alright! That's quite enough!" Merukimon declared as he broke up the fight. "Now is no time to start a fight!"
"In any case we better prep up the sleds!" Korikakumon said when Hawkmon came in.
"Uh... about that..." Hawkmon spoke, clearly having bad news.
***
At the Brewer house, eveyone was shocked to see that every sled made was completely demolished.
"No! NO!" Korikakumon growled furiously.
"Kuzuhamon must have destroyed the sleds while nobody was looking!" Nohemon gasped in terror.
"So, that's it?!" A Togemon asked in dismay. "The children are going do die?!"
"Not all of them are trashed!"
Everyone looked to see Jijimon with the sled he built for Lucreciamon.
"But there's only one!" Korikakumon responded.
"Does it matter?" Thrill Ride asked. "As long as someone makes it to the finish line, the curse is broken!"
"He's right!" Merukimon said. "Now the question is who will volunteer?"
"I will!" Thrill Ride said, making everyone look to him.
"Absolutely not!" Korikakumon replied with a glare while pointing the tip of one of his axes to Thrill Ride's face. "You've caused enough damage as it is!"
"I caused this mess, and I'm going to fix it!" Thrill Ride shot back as he pushed the axe aside. "I don't give a shit if you are on board with this or not, I am volunteering!"
"No you are not!" Korikakumon rejected.
"You wanna argue, go right ahead!" Thrill Ride replied as he moved past Korikakumon.
"Frozen Arrowheads!" Korikakumon shouted as he launched his arrow-tipped braids at Thrill Ride.
"Dark Reflection!" Mercurymon declared as he used Korikakumon's reflection to send the attack right back at him, sending a Korikakumon back.
"I believe his mind is made!" Leomon said as he drew his sword out while Nohemon drew his arrow. "If you still disagree, then you'll have to deal with us!" Even the Main 7 were there to back Thrill Ride up.
"I'll allow it." Merukimon said, making Korikakumon groan in defeat.
"But it's not a race if there is only one racer!" A Swanmon chimed in.
"Luckily, I have two additional sleds in the back of my shop." Jijimon replied.
"In that case, me and Applejack here will also participate." Rainbow Dash spoke while motioning towards Applejack.
"You will?" Hawkmon asked with a mix of surprise and hope.
"You bet your feathered ass we will!" Rainbow Dash replied.
"Very well then." Merukimon spoke with a nod. "Now, all you need is a sled team."
***
Back out in the town square; Applejack and Rainbow Dash were in their own sleds, their on sled teams on the reigns.
Applejack's team was made up of entirely of Digimon that looked like Shisa with white bodies, long blue tails, and black markings on their faces. They each wore purple scarves, blue armor with purple trims and gold plates which have bonji on their shoulders and thighs, and purple beads around their neck. They also wore helmets adorned with three dark blue horns and gold eyebrows.
Rainbow Dash's sled team were composed of Digimon that resembled black dogs with three heads; one being the primary head in the middle, while each of their shoulders held the two remaining ones.
"Mean looking team there, AJ." Rainbow Dash commented, looking towards the Caturamon team.
"Thanks! Merukimon said these were the most physical capable." Applejack replied with a smile. "And Ah must say that those are some sick lookin' dogs of yers."
"I know right?" Rainbow Dash responded with a smirk. "Why not the strongest, they are pretty fast. And they look cool too!" Rainbow Dash looks around, noticing Thrill Ride isn't around. "Hey, where's Thrill at?"
"He said he had to take care if something first." Applejack replied.
***
At the infirmary, Garurumon and Kyubimon were both waiting outside with while Thrill Ride, Fluttershy, and Twilight were visiting Lucreciamon, whose condition had progressive worsened.
"Heya, kiddo." Thrill Ride, a soft smile visibly while his eyes watered a bit. "You doing ok?"
"Not really..." Lucreciamon spoke in a rather hoarse voice.
"Well, don't you worry princess. Me and my friends are gonna break that curse, and make Kuzuhamon pay." Thrill Ride said assuring.
"You promise?" Lucreciamon asked, holding up her pinke for a pinkie promise.
Thrill Ride sniffled, but held his pinkie and made contact with Lucreciamon's pinkie, commencing the promise.
"I swear on my life that it will be done. Even if I have to die trying." Thrill Ride exclaimed, and Lucreciamon hugged him. The damn in Thrill Ride ultimately bursts as tears ran down his face while he returned the embrace.
This earned a collective "aww" from the girls while Lilithmon X and Lilithmon Eden Mode shared a soft smile.
Thrill Ride and Lucreciamon released go of their hug and Thrill Ride wiped his tears away. "Well, I better get going."
***
Back at the town sure, Thrill Ride arrived with his sled and sled team. His team consists of Doggymon, Seasarmon, Dobermon, Fangmon, and at the lead were Kyubimon and Garurumon.
"Wait! The Garurumon is joining in?!" Korikakumon asked out of protest.
"Hes helping whether you like it or not!" Thrill Ride shot back. "Now do you wanna argue, or do you want to the kids to stay alive?!"
Korikakumon was still clearly against it, but he just kept his mouth shut.
"I can't believe the Garurumon is the leader here." Fangmon mutter with a scoff. "I should have been the lead dog."
"Well your not, so shut up and suck it up!" Kyubimon interjected.
"You about ready?" Rainbow Dahs asked her male friend.
"As I'll ever be!" Thrill Ride responded with nod and a look of determination. "Let's kick this bitch's ass!"
"Alright then!" Hawkmon said as he held a whistle. "Win or lose doesn't matter here. What matters is to make sure the kids don't die from Kuzuhamon's curse. Ready?"
The three mushers nodded, and Hawkmon blew the whistle, there by commencing the race. Many people cheered, praying that this curse would be broken before its too late.
"We're counting on you kids." Merukimon muttered with hope in his voice.
(Meanwhile)
In a dark room, Kuzuhamon was observing the three racers through a handheld mirror.
"As I planned." Kuzuhamon spoke with a grin. "Those humans are competing to break my curse."
Kuzuhumon chuckled wicked as she had some ideas forming in her head
"But they won't get far." Kuzuhamon muttered as her free hand emits a feint violet glow.
Back with Rainbow, Applejack, and Thrill Ride, the three were sledding through a forested area.
"Alright, according to mah D-Gen, the check point is only about 20 miles ahead!" Applejack said as she looked on a map displayed on her D-Gen's screen.
"What time is it now?" Thrill Ride asked.
"About... 5:30 AM." Applejack replied. "If were lucky, we'll probably make it there by late evening!"
"Let's hope!" Rainbow chimed in "Many lives are at stake here!"
Suddenly, the three sled teams stopped running, their eats picking up and smelling the air.
"Guys?" Rainbow Dash asked. "What's up?"
Suddenly, an army of small Digimon appeared from the trees. They were light blue goblin-like Digimon with blue eyes and pointy ears. They have two large teeth in their mouths, five fingers on each hand and five toes on each foot. Their left ears are pierced and they were each clad in a brown sleeveless jacket with light brown trim and pom-pom like buttons that have light brown leather adorned by metal orbs near its shoulders. They also wore black helmets with light brown trims and a spike on top. In their hand they carried wooden clubs with screws on them, and metallic ornaments under their hilts.
SnowGoblimon are nasty snow-dwelling is Digimon that are as cold as their snowy environment. Their Bolt Strike and Freezing Gobu Breath attacks will quite literally chill you to the bone.
"Looks like we've got company!" Applejack declared, but she and the others would soon find that the SnowGoblimon aren't alone.
With them came up to twenty larger Digimon that resembled blue ogres with long, unkempt white hair, pointed ears adored by earrings, a single horn on their heads and an icicle jutting from each of their shoulders. Their mouth were open with exaggerated lower jaws and have fang-like tusks on their upper jaw. They wore black loincloths with a belt, black belts on their right arms, blue bandages on their right legs, and black belts on their left legs. They each carried an icicle as a weapon, they bore a skull and crossbones on their left arms below their shoulder, metal studs on the knuckles of their left hands, and a scar on the back of their right hands.
"And it looks like their not alone, either!" Garurumon chimed as he and the other canines growled at the ogre-like Digimon.
Hyogamon are a species of Ogremon that inhabits cold places. They're territorial, and will attack in rage the moment anyone takes even a step into their territory. If it's horrendous looks doesn't deter you, than it's Ice Mace attack most certainly will.
"Attack!" One of the Hyogamon declared, allowing the army of SnowGoblimon to charge at the group.
"Just try it! Fox Tail Inferno!" Kyubimon then called out, causing the tips of her six tails to become consumed in blue flames that then shot off, breaking into smaller flames that then struck some of the SnowGoblimon.
"Emerald Blaze!" The Cerberusmon declared as each the fired blasts if green flames at more of the SnowGoblimon.
"All together, men!" One of the SnowGoblimon declared before he and his brothers in arms took in a deep breath.
"Freezing Gobu Breath!" The SnowGoblimon cried out, breathing out freezing cold air at our heroes.
"You little frostbitten punks burn me up!" Thrill Ride declared as he pulled out his D-Gen. "DIGIREMNANT SYNCHRONIZE, NEO EVOLUTION!" Thrill was enveloped in a bright red flash of light for a moment before he became, "FLAMEKNIGHTMON!" FlameKnightmon drew his sword and raised it upwards, the blade encased in flames. "Time to crank up the heat! Smoldering Slasher!" With a horizontal swing, FlameKnightmon sent a crescent of fire to counter the attack, resulting in a thick cloud of steam.
The steam was so thick that hardly anybody could see past their nose.
"Snipe Steal!" Fangmon said as he vanished in a blur, and all the clubs the SnowGoblimon vanished before Fangmon reappeared with the stolen weapons held in his maw.
"Howling Blaster!" Garurumon yelled as he shoots blue, high-temperature flames from his mouth, badly singing the SnowGoblimon.
The SnowGoblimon were struggling to stand, but Faamong then spat the clubs out at the SnowGoblimon. They each began seeing stars as a bump formed on their heads. Now the only ones that stood were the Hyogamon.
"Im...Impossible!" One of the Hyogamon exclaimed as he saw FlameKnightmon.
"Now then!" FlameKnightmon spoke, aiming his sword at the Hyogamon. "Unless you icy bastards don't want to end up getting third degree burns, then I suggest you back to the popsicle stand from whence you came."
The Hyogamon looked to one another, clearly afraid.
"Retreat!" The lead Hyogamon declared as he, the other Hyogamon, and the army of SnowGoblimon ran as fast as they could.
"Yeah, that's what I thought!" FlameKnightmon said withba smug grin before changing back to Thrill Ride. The canine Digimon were dumbstruck by what they've just saw.
"Incredible." One of the Caturamon in Applejack's team muttered in awe.
"Improbable!" One of the Cerrberusmon in Rainbow Dash's team spoke out in shock.
"So it's true." Kyubimon spoke as she and the others in Thrill Ride's team were just as dumbstruck as the other canines. "The chosen warriors have come."
"Look, we better get a move on, guys." Applejack reminded each of the canines. "We're burning daylight."
And with that, the three mushers then pressed onwards.
Back at Lupis Town, Lucreciamon was not doing any better, and neither were all the other young Digimon.
"Oh, poor dears." Rarity muttered, heartbroken upon seeing these poor ones suffer.
"That Kuzuhamon is truly heartless to do this to innocent little ones!" Fluttershy spoke out, her firsts tightening.
Meanwhile, Mercurymon and the others watching the footage of Thrill Ride, Applejack, and Rainbow Dash sledding on his right mirror shield.
"They've managed to ward off an army of SnowGoblimon am Hyogamon." Mercurymon said with an impressed smile. "But I highly doubt that's the only time something comes to halt their progress."
"Kuzuhumon's doing, no doubt!" Lilithmon X muttered with a scoff. "The no good bitch."
"I'm guessing she's trying to prevent them from breaking the curse she placed!" Twilight said while she was leaning her glasses.
"That's Kuzuhamon for ya, kid." Lilithmon X replied. "Once a cheater, always a cheater. She cheated back at Mayoral election seven years ago, and she's cheating now!"
"To think that one of them bears the power of the DigiPendents." Lilithmon Eden Mode muttered, still surprised upon seeing Thrill Ride Neo Evolved into FlameKnightmon. "I have always heard of the legend, but I never thought it would be true."
"Well, not just him, ma'am." Sunset replied with a smile. "Me, Pinkie, and Flutterhsy also Neo Evolve."
"What time is it now?" Leomon asked.
Nohenon pulled out a pocket watch, reading the time. "About 5:59 AM."
"Where is the checkpoint again?" Pinkie Pie asked while she was munching on a small tub of kettle corn.
Back at Kuzuhamon’s lair, she was giving the tongue of fury to the SnowGoblimon and Hyogamon, the snowy Digimon avoiding her gaze as she berated them.
"You frosty idiots! Why did you not stay and fight?!" Kuzuhamon growled at one of the Hyogamon, the one tasked as the leader. "There were ten of you, and three of those human twerps! So why in Goldramon's name did you run away with your tails between your legs?!"
"You saw what happened, my queen!" Hyogamon replied in his defense while making sure he doesn't step out of line. "Plus, the two girls both had Ultimate Level Digimon on their teams, we were out ranked."
"You could have sent some of the SnowGoblimon at them! You didn't have to worry about those flea bitten beasts of burden!" Kuzuhamon shot back with her patience already hanging by a thread. "I swear, it’s like I'm talking to a bunch of boulders!"
"Oh yeah, I don’t see you getting out there and fighting them!" One of the SnowGoblimon shot back, making the others gasp while Kuzuhamon slowly turns her head towards him.
"Did you just talk down to me, you miserable little runt?" Kuzuhamon asked, her voice in a dangerously low tone as the SnowGoblimon realized his mistake. "You know what happens to those who talk down to me!"
The head of Kuzuhamon's staff glowed a feint purple glow while the SnowGoblimon shivered in fear.
"Oh no! Please forgive me, lady Kuzuhamon!" The SnowGoblimon begged, getting on both of his knees and grumbling before Kuzuhamon. "I-It won't happen again! I promise!"
The head Kuzuhamon's staff ceased its glow while she still casts a glare to the goblin Digimon. "For your sake, it better not!" Kuzuhamon scoffed as she heads back to her throne. "Dismissed!"
The grouos of SnowGoblimon and Hyogamon bowed before leaving, and Kuzuhamon was watching the three mushers through her handheld mirror.
"Perhaps the Hyogamon and SnowGoblimon were too easy for them." Kuzuhamon muttered before noticing the place they're arriving at. Kuzuhamon had a wicked grin on her face.
Thrill Ride, Applejack, and Rainbow Dash were sledding across what appeared to be a frozen river, the canines were surprisingly able to avoid slipping as they ran.
"A frozen river?" Thrill Ride asked as he examined his surrounding. "Looks like this ice will hold, hopefully."
"Relax." Kyubimon replied. "During this time of year, the ice is roughly 20 feet thick. It'll hold."
"Assuming nothing bursts out from below!" One of the Cerberusmon in Rainbow Dash team interjected.
As soon as the Cerberusmon said that, a series of white tentacles bursts from the ice. The three mushers stop to see a new Digimon emerge.
It resembled a white version of the European squid with grey markings on the front of its mantle, metal tubes wrapping around its mantles and jaws where its mantle meets the arms. Its tentacle pads have three claws.
And it want the only one either, for twelve more of the monstrous cephalopods had emerged from ice.
"Way to jinx it!" Doggymon muttered, shivering in fear.
Going for a swim? You may want to reconsider that less you want a run in with Gesomon. His Coral Crusher attack will definitely make you want to avoid any body of water for life.
"Oh great!" Garurumon groaned in frustration. "What next?"
"Terror Spiral!"
Suddenly, a series of water tornadoes emerged from the ice, breaking the ice into various sheets. The three mushers struggled to stay on the small sheer of ice they were on.
"Now what?!" Rainbow Dash exclaimed as new Digimon emerge from the water in the ice cracks. They each resembled white shark-like creatures with blue striped and blue armor covering their heads.
Tylomon, one of the fastest aquatic Digimon to ever exist. With a title like "Jet Plane of the Deep", you can guarantee its anything but slow. Its Torpedo Attack is definitely its most lethal move in its arsenal.
"Oh come one!" Rainbow Dash groaned out.
(Meanwhile)
Mercurymon and the others were terrified upon seeing this unfold.
"Oh no!" Sunset muttered in terror and worry for her friends.
***
"Oh yes!" Kuzuhamon said with a malicious chuckle while watching the scene from her handheld mirror.
Thrill Ride pulled out his D-Gen and was about to Neo Evolve.
"Not this time, kid!" One of the Gesomon said as he extended his tentacle towards Thrill Ride, snatching the digivice from him.
"Give that back!" Thrill Ride exclaimed in rage.
"Come and get it then! Deadly Shade!" The lead Gesomon declared, spewing a powerful stream of squid ink at Thrill Ride, the ink leading on his face while blinding him.
"ACK! OH GOD!" Thrill Ride gasped in shock as he struggled to wipe the ink off, but one of the Tylomon swam near him.
"Chow time!" The Tylomon said as he jumped put of the water and lunged at him.
"Thrill Ride, look out!" Rainbow Dash called out as she ran out of her sled and pushed her male friend out if the way, the Tylemon biting down onto her instead before dragging her into the water.
"RAINBOW DASH!" Applejack cried out into terror.
***
"Yes!" Kuzuhamon erupted in wicked glee. "One down, two more to go!"
***
"Rainbow Dash!" Fluttershy cried out in terror while the others were horrified.
***
Underwater, Rarity was punching at the Tylomon, but the aquatic Digimon did not let up and bit down harder, making Rainbow Dash cry out in pain as blood seeped from her wound.
A bunch of other Tylomon were swimming around her, and she was starting to lose breath.
But as this happened, something big was coming from bathwater them. Something big.
"Damn you!" The lead Cerberusmon growled furiously. "Let 'em have it, boys!"
"Emerald Blaze!" The Cerberusmon cried out before they each fired a blast of green flame at the Gesomon, but the cephalopod Digimon dodged.
Suddenly, a large blast of water erupted from behind the Gesomon, making them turn look in surprise to see Rainbow crying out in surprise before she was sent flying towards Applejack and Thrill Ride.
Kyubimon gasped before she removed herself from the reigns and managed to catch Rainbow Dash.
"What was that!" Applejack asked out of surprise.
"Jet Arrow!"
Another jet of water was shot beneath then Gesomon, sending them upwards. Everyone watched in surprise, but the surprises kept coming when a large red sea serpent with a white underbelly and a golden helmet decorated with a jagged blade emerged.
"Thunder Javelin!" The sea serpent roared out as it fired a powerful lightning strike from the blade at the Gesomon. The squid-like Digimon erupted in pained yells before they each turned gray and vanished, their DigiEggs taking off into the sky and hovering off somewhere.
***
"WOO-HOO!" Pinkie erupted in glee while the others cheered.
"Yay!" Fluttershy cheered, albeit in her usual quiet tone.
***
"What?! NO!" Kuzuhamon exclaimed in rage. "Where did he come from?!"
***
"Uh oh!" One of the Tylomon exclaimed in terror before he and all of the other Tylomon were shot up by another waters blast.
And the source of the water blast revealed itself. It was a blue sperm whale-like Digimon that has a brown shell on its head and back with visible spinal cord and ribs. Its has no visible eyes and has cables in place of them. It has three pairs of fins with the pectoral fins being the largest.
"Thunder Javelin!" The sea serpent fired another lightning blast at the Tylomon, making them roar out in agony before turning gray and facing as their DigiEggs materialized and took off.
"Yeah, baby!" Thrill Ride cheered when he Fangmon walk to him.
"I believe this this yours." Fangmon said as he opened his mouth, reveling Thrill Ride's D-Gen.
"Thanks." Thrill Ride said as he grabbed the device, a bit grossed out that it was coated in Fangmon's saliva.
"Rainbow!"
Thrill Ride looks to see Applejack helping Rainbow Dash up, the cyan skinned girl clutching her side in pain as blood seeped from between her fingers.
"Oh crap!" Thrill Ride gasped in referrer as he ran to help. "How bad is it."
"Ugh... quite bad." Rainbow Dash hissed in pain as she clutched her side.
"Oh dear. The whale-like Digimon said in concern. "We better take you back to Lupis town."
"Yeah, probably a good idea." Rainbow Dash said, looking to Applejack and Thrill Ride. "Guys, it's up to you now."
"Well help out." One of the Cerberusmon said as he hoisted Rainbow Dash on to his back. He then looks to Applejack and Thrill Ride "Take Aquilla Pass, you'll get to the checkpoint faster."
"Thanks." Applejack thanked as the sea serpent lifted the ice sheet the two remaining mushers and their sled teams were on and brought them to dry land as the Whale Digimon hoisted Rainbow Dash and her sled team on it's head.
"Good luck, guys." Rainbow Dash called out as the whale Digimon swam off.
With a "thank you" to the sea serpent, the serpentine Digimon dove into the water. Now it was up to Applejack and Thrill Ride.
"Alright. Let's get a move on." Applejack said, looking to one of her Caturamon. "Y’all know where Aquila Pass is?"
"Sure do." The Caturamon nodded. And with that, the two were off.
In her lair, Kuzuhamon was was furious upon seeing another failed attempt at preventing the humans from breaking her curse.
"No! No! NOOOOOOO!!!!" Kuzuhamon roared in a blind rage, tossing the hand mirror to a wall and breaking it. "AM I SURROUNDED BY INCOMPETENTS?!"
Kuzuhamon was so mad that steam could erupt from her ears at any moment.
"If you want so something done right, you'd have to do it yourself!" Kuzuhamon said before looking off to a dark cormer, a pair of glowing red eyes seen while Kuzuhamon smirked wickedly.
It was now nighttime at Lupis Town, and Rainbow Dash was sitting in a chair in the infirmary with bandages wrapped around her midsection while a blanket was draped over her.
"You're awfully lucky to survive an attack like that." Leomon spoke, ruffling Rainbow Dash's hair. "Had that Whamon and MegaSeadramon not come and help, you would have been a goner."
"So it's up to Applejack and Thrill Ride now." Nohemon replied said as he pulled out a pocket watch. "Its now officially 9:02 now. Hopefully the gang arrive before midnight."
"One of the Cerberusmon told them to take Aquila pass." Rainbow Dash said. "They should get to the checkpoint faster."
"Let's pray they do." Fluttershy said as she loomed over Lucreciamon who was asleep, humming a soft lullaby to the sleeping angelic girl.
Meanwhile, Applejack and Thrill Ride were sledding, taking the path Cerberusmon told them to take.
"How much farther, AJ?" Thrill Ride asked.
"Just five more miles!" Applejack said with a smile on her face. "We're gonna make it!"
But suddenly, a howl was heard, making the sled dogs stop.
"Oh now what?!" Thrill Ride asked, then he sees something flying towards them.
The thing in question was a black creature with a shaped like an eighth note. Its face has a red crest with a single white-and-red eye in the center. It was flying using two bat-like wings with red spots on them.
"What is that?" Applejack asked upon seeing the creature.
Soundbirdmon! Small in size, but it packs some rather deafening sound-based attacks. It's Soundfinish and Giga Scream attacks will leave your ears ringing for days.
"Soundfinish!" Soundbirdmon cried out, emitting ultrasonic waves from the speakers of its wings.
The attack had the two mushers and their sled dogs cover their ears in immense pain.
"Whatever it is, it's not friendly!" Thrill Ride said as he brought out his D-Gen.
"Howling Burst!"
A blast of flame struck Thrill Ride, knocking him out of his sled and sending him crashing into a nearby tree.
Digimon Analyzer
Name: Helloogarmon Level: Ultimate Type: Dark Beast Attribute: Virus
Helloogarmon is a newly discovered Digimon and a carrier of the X-Antibody. Possessing immense magical power, this powerful beast is composed of super-hot magical flames that will cause serious damage if you get too close. Its Howling Burst attack will reduce its targets to ashes and cinders.
"Just what we needed!" Seasarmon replied with a groan of annoyance. "Another roadblock!"
"Illuminator!"
A bunch of foxes xomposed of black whispy energy struck at Applejack, knocking her out of her sled. She looks to see that Kuzuhamon had arrived.
"Hati Embrace!" Helloogarmon roared out as he the Caturamon with his flaming claws, knocking them off their feet.
"Energy Ray!" Seasarmon declared as he firs a solar ball of light ar Helloogarmon, only for the flaming beast Digimon to dodge.
"Giga Scream!" Soundbirdmon cried out, singing an ear piercing song at full volume, sending out a shock wave that knocked Thrill Ride's sled team back.
Fangmon hissed in pain, but the then sees Hellogarmon approach him.
"Inferno Claw!" Helloogarmon roared, his right claws emitting in bright flames as he went to strike at Fangmon.
"NO!" Garurumon called out as he ran to take the attack for Fangmon as Helloogarmon knocked Garurumon down to the ground in a loud thud.
"GARURUMON!" Kyubimon cried out before she got smacked by Kuzuhamon using her staff.
Garurumon was struggling to get up while Helloogarmon raised his right claw to deliver another Inferno Claw and finish him.
But luckily, before Helloogarmon could deliver the killing blow, FlameKnightmon appeared and blocked the attack with his sword.
"I think not, beast!" FlameKnight on declared as his sword was encased in flames.
"Frozen Claw!"
FlameKnightmon screamed in pain as something slashed at his back, making him fall to the ground before reverting back to Thrill Ride.
The figure that attacked FlameKnightmon revealed itself to a tall and thin Devil-like figure dressed completely in white clothing, fingers elongated into claws, devil's horns, tattered wings, and skulls on its shoulder and knee. It has a deep magenta symbol resembling a bat on its chest and on its left boot.
IceDevimon is a Devimon variant thriving in cold climate. Having the cruelest hearts of all Devimon-species Digimon, this frozen devil shows no empathy at all.
"Dragon Wheel!" Kyubimon announced as she curled up and consumed herself in light blue flames, spin dashing towards Kuzuhamon.
Kuzuhamon however only smirked before swatting her away with her staff, sending her sister crashing into a nearby Boulder.
"Kyubimon!" Garurumon muttered, glaring to Kuzuhamon with rage before getting up charging at her. "Subzero Ice Fang!" Garurumon's fangs glowed a bright blue before biting down on Kuzuhamon's shoulder, earning an anguished scream from her.
Applejack was about to help the still unconscious Thrill Ride, but Helloharmon got in her way and grabbed her while Ice Devimon picked up Thrill Ride.
"Hang on guys!" Fangmon said as he and the others were about to help, but ten more IceDevimon came in.
"Avalanche!" The flock of IceDevimon announced, releasing a maelstrom of icicles from their wings at the pack of canine Digimon.
The attack proved too much for them to handle as they get knocked down.
Kuzuhamon said with a smirk and an evil laugh.
Mercury and the others were mortified upon seeing this on his mirror shield.
"Oh dear." Mercurymon replied with a worried expression.
Lilithmon Edem Mode was devastated, starting to fear that all hope may be lost. Lilithmon X however was not willing to give up.
Thrill Ride groaned out, fluttering his eyes open. When his vision cleared, he saw that he was in a dark dank dungeon.
"Wha-What the...?!" Thrill Ride muttered as he tried to move, but he sees that he was chained to a wall.
Thrill Ride sees that Applejack, and the canine Digimon accompanying them were all chained up as well.
Kuzuhamon had entered, a sinister smirk visible on her face.
"Come now you two. Why so down?" Kuzuhamon asked with a taunting smirk.
"Because you have us chained while many innocent lives are at stake. Why do you think?" Thrill Ride shot back with sarcasm, making Kuzuhamon snarl and punch him across the face.
"You won't be a smartass for much longer, not when midnight comes!" Kuzuhamon retorted before smirking. "When midnight comes, my curse will be complete and every brat in that wretched spit of land will perish! And just who will the townsfolk have to blame?"
"Damn you!" Fangmon growled furiously at Kuzuhamon.
"You won't get away with this!" Kyubimon growled furiously.
"Oh, I already have sister." Kuzuhamon replied with a sinister smirk before she walks out, leaving them alone.
"Dammit!" Thrill Ride muttered, depressed that the innocent children back at Lupis Town were going to perish, his eyes watering up. "God dammit! I can't believe it! Those poor kids are gonna die!"
"Come on, sugar." Applejack replied, "Don't go thinkin' like that."
"I didn’t cone all this what to see you give up, boy."
Everyone jumped a bit before Lilithmon X appeared.
"Just a bit! Nazar Nail!" Lilithmon X cried out, slashing at the chains with her claws hand and corroding them.
"X!" Kyubimon cried out, nuzzling Lilithmon X's leg with a relieved smile. "Are we glad to see you."
"Don't thank me just yet." Lilithmon X replied before handing Applejack and Thrill Ride their D-Gens.
"Yeehaw!" Applejack cheered.
"Madame," Hawkmon said as he flew towards them. "We should get going."
But before anything else, Applejack's D-Gen started beeping. As this occurred, a series of cracks began to form on a spot near them, bright light forming through the cracks.
And suddenly, a column of light erupted from the area, and within it appeared what looked like a disembodied mechanical wolf head with a large gun barrel emerging from its mouth.
"Incredible!" Kyubimon uttered in amazement as the item was converted into orange energy and observed into Applejack's D-Gen.
//DigiRemnant Acquired!// Applejack's D-Gen AI spoke as she her had a smirk.
"Alright!" Applejack cheered joyously.
"Intruders!"
They turn to see a SnowGoblimon had barged in.
"Intruders!" The SnowGoblimon cried out as he ran out. "Sound the alarms!"
"Oh boy! We better bounce!" Thrill Ride said as the Caturamon bust a whole through the wall.
***
Once the group were out, Applejack and Thrill Ride strapped the reigns on their sled dogs and rode off with Lilithmon X and Hawkmon trailing behind.
"Don't let them escape!" A Hyogamoj cried out as a bunch of IceDevimon flew after them.
"Oh no you don’t! Seventh Fascination!" Lilithmon X declared a she fires green energy beams from her eyes, striking each and everyone of the IceDevimon.
The eyes of the IceDevimon glowed green, flying towards a bunch of SnowGoblimon and Hyogamon and attacked with everything they’ve had. Giving our heroes the perfect distraction.
"Illuminator!" Kuzuhamon cried out as black foxes of flame struck the controlled IceDevimon, knocking them onto the ground and back to their senses. "What is going on...."
Kuzuhamon stopped herself as she saw the two now freed mushers running off.
Applejack and Thrill Ride were getting nearer and nearer towards the checkpoint.
"We've got five minute... now four!" Applejack spoke as Lilithmon X and Hawkmon lead the way towards the checkpoint.
"I see it!" Hawkmon declared with glee. Applejack and Thrill Ride look up ahead to see the checkpoint, which was a tall lighthouse.
"Yes!" Thrill Ride exclaimed. "We're gonna make it!"
Suddwbly, Kuzuhamon appeared before then with Helloogarmon and Soundbirdmon by her side.
"Oh boy!" Thrill Ride exclaimed with a scowl.
"This has gone on long enough!" Kuzuhamon growled furiously as she, Hellogarmon, and Soundbirdmon emitted a feint violet glow. "DIGIFUSE!"
Kuzuhamon was then enveloped in a black mass of data, while Helloogarmon was enveloped in bright red data and Soundbirdmon was enveloped in dark purple data. The data masses combined together to form one massive deep crimson mass of data that resembled flames.
"TAMAMOKUZUHAMON!"
Eventually, a new Digimon emerged, laughing wickedly with a crazed grin while our heroes looked on in shock and terror.
It seems that Kuzuhamon had DigiFused with her two pets to form TamamoKuzuhamon. Fueled by the vicious flames of Helloogarmon and armed with the deathly voice of Soundbirdmon, this beastly amalgamation is certainly a powerhouse.
"Oh dear!" Hawkmon muttered in fear.
"This is where it all ends!" TamamoKuzuhamon declared before taking a deep breath. "Basker Scream!" TamamoKuzuhamon unleashed a mighty scream that made everyone covered their ears.
"You're going down bitch!" Lilithmon X declared as she flew towards TamamoKuzuhamon with her clawed hand ready to strike. "Nazar Nail!"
"Hades Claw!" TamamoKuzuhamon exclaimed as her clawed hand was encased in flames before swatting Lilithmon X away like she were a fly."
"Thrill Ride, you press on!" Applejack said to Thrill Ride. "I’ll handle this flamin’ freak!"
"Like Hell you will!" TamamoKuzuhamon declared as she was about to attack her, but Lilithmon X scratched at her cheek with her claws. "AH! You bitch!"
"Alright. Good luck!" Thrill Ride said to Applejack, and with a "mush", Thrill Ride rode off to the checkpoint while TamamoKuzuhamon was distracted.
Applejack emits an intense orange glow as starts floating several feet off the ground, and TamamoKuzuhamon took notice.
"What?!" TamamoKuzuhamon asked if disbelief upon seeing this.
A bright orange hexagon seal with the Terra DigiPendant symbol appeared beneath Applejack as she was then enveloped in a tornado made if wind and sand.
TamamoKuzuhamon watched on in shock and terror while the Caturamon, Lilithmon X, and Hawkmon watched on in awe sand tornado died down to reveal Applejack's Digimon form.
The Digimon Applejack became was somewhat like a centaur, but the lower half was that of a canine instead of an equine like a regular centaur. Her lower half appeared to be more mechanical too, with colors ranging from purpleN grayish lavender, and bright orange. On various pars of her armor were red lines.
Her head was covered in a helmet that was shaped liked a wolf head, her hair was dark brown and appeared to be made of thick tendrils, and her eyes were an amber gold color. On her forearms were gauntlets that were shaped like wolf heads and had large cannon barely on the node area.
With a snarl and gnash of her teeth, the new Digimon raised her arms upwards and fired a fee blasts of energy grom the Blaster gauntlets.
Meet Adletmon, a Digimon whose bite is just as worse as her bark. Her moves are dedicated to the Garurumon-species, she's at her most powerful when under the light of a full moon. Her Full Moon Blast attack is among her mightiest.
(Meanwhile)
At the infirmary, Mercurymon and the others were amazed by the arrival of Adletmon.
"Whoa!" Sunset muttered in amazement. "Now that looks pretty epic!"
"Alright AJ!" Rainbow Dash cheered for her country friend. "Kick that freak's ass!"
***
"Bah!" TamamoKuzuhamon spat put with confidence. "I'll still take you down, along with..." TamamoKuzuhamon stopped when she noticed Thrill Ride was nowhere to be seen. "Wait! Where is... No!"
Meanwhile, Thrill Ride and his sled team were getting closer to the lighthouse that served as the checkpoint.
"Alright! We've got twenty seconds left! Hurry!" Thrill Ride said as his team were about to make it. But a buck of SnowGoblimon and Hyogamon got in the way.
"Out of the way!" Garurumon cried as he fired a Howling Blaster at the goblin and ogre Digimon, knocking them down as the team managed to arrive at the check point.
The moment Thrill Ride's sled team arrive, a purple magical seal appeared beneath them before shattering like glass, causing a massive beam of blue light to erupt.
"NOOOOOOOOOO!!!" TamamoKuzuhamon cried out, knowing that her curse has officially been broken.
***
In the infirmary, Lucreciamon was now slowly waking up in her bed.
had woken up, feeling her strength return to her, and Flutterhsy noticed.
"Guys! Guys!" Fluttershy called out with a smile and watery eyes, making everyone enter the room.
"Mommy? Daddy?" Lucreciamon muttered, looking at her parents with a small smile.
"Lucreciamon!" Merukimon said in joy as he and Lilithmon Eden Mode went to hug their daughter, their eyes watering joy.
***
TamamoKuzuhamon was dumbfounded and shocked, but her shock quickly turned to rage as she turned to Adletmon.
"YOU! YOU RUINED EVERYTHING!" TamamoKuzuhamon roared out in haired as she raised her wings, the speakers emitting a bright violet glow. "Deathly Holler!" TamamoKuzuhamon fired violet sound waves towards Adletmon, but the canine centaur Digimon stood her ground.
"Bring it!" Adletmon declared defiantly as she aimed her blasters gauntlets at TamamoKuzuhamon. "Full Moon Blast!" Adletmon fired two beams of bright light at TamamoKuzuhamon, the attack not only canceled out TamamoKuzuhamon attack, but it struck her as well with devastating force.
"NO WAY!" TamamoKuzuhamon exclaimed in terror. "THIS CANNOT BEEEEE!!!" TamamoKuzuhamon then split up into Kuzuhamon, Hellogarmon, and Soundbirdmon before the three turned gray and faded. All that remained were their DigiEggs before they took off into the sky.
"Yeehaw!" Adletmon cheered, emitting a wolf howl before reverting back into Applejack. Lilithmon X, Hawkmon, and the Caturamon were amazed by what they had just seen.
"Incredible." One Caturamon spoke out in awe.
"Indeed." Another Caturamon reolied with a nod in agreement.
"I'm just sorry it wasn't me that took down that bitch." Lilithmon X said with an impressed smirk when she saw Thrill Ride and his sled team approach.
(Later)
Applejack, Thrill Ride, and their Digimon allies had returned, and everyone was applauding for the town heroes.
"They did it!" A Rosemon declared in joy.
"They managed to break Kuzuhamon's curse." A Grumblemon spoke in elation.
"Guys!" Sunset cried out as she and the others embraced Applejack and Thrill Ride. "You did it!"
"Did you expect anything less?" Rainbow Dash asked, patting Applejack and Thrill Ride's backs in a congratulatory manner.
"Well, we did have some help." Thrill Ride said as he looks to the canine Digimon.
"And we all know who the big hero is." Kyubimon said as she nuzzled against Garurumon, making him blush bashfully.
"Got that right!" Doggymon replied as he gave Garurumon a noogie.
"Most definitely." Fangmon said with a nod of agreement.
"Come on, you three!"
Applejack and Thrill Ride look to see Merukimon with a proud smile.
"Someone wants to see you." Merukimon said, making the two humans look to one another.
"Come on, Garurumon." Thrill Ride said, the lupine Digimon nodding before following them.
The three enter, Applejack and Thrill Ride looked around, feeling proud of themselves as they saw the other adults come for the sick kids in rejoice. Garurumon then found Lucreciamon's hat was on a chair and decided to be the one to give it to Lucreciamon.
The three arrived to Lucreciamon, who was still in bed but was feeling much better due to being free from Kuzuhamon's curse.
"Garurumon..." Lucreciamon said as she took the hat fro. Garurumon, hugging the wolf-like Digimon as Thrill Ride and Applejack then walked to her with a smile.
"Hey there, princess." Thrill Rixs said as his eyes watered. "I told you we'd beat Kuzuhamon and break the curse." Thrill Rid was trying his absolute best not to cry. Key word, "trying".
Lucreciamon just hugged him. "I'd be lost with out you guys." Lucreciamon said, and that let the tears Thrill Ride was holding back loose as he returned thenhuh. Applejack joined in, and Garurumon nuzzled his leg. The others watched on with heartwarming smiles.
"Pardon me."
Thrill Ride and Applejack turn to see Korikakumon, who looked like he wanted to say something.
"Kid, I gotta admit, you really proved your metal." Korikakumon spoke in an apologetic manner. "I've misjudged you, my boy. And for that, I owe you my sincerest apologies."
Thrill Ride was stunned by hearing an apologetic from the grizzled Digimon, but Applejack knew he was being sincere.
"Well... I'm not one for holding grudges, man." Thrill Ride said, extending his hand for a handshake. "So, you're forgiven pal."
Korikakumon nods and accepts the gesture, the two shaking hands with Appkejack, Garurumon, and Lucreciamon smiling.
"And you," Korikakumon said to Garurumon, kneeling down and patting his head. "You're alright." Garurumon grinned bashfully upon hearing that.
The next morning, our heroes were getting ready to embark on their next location while all the residents of Lupis Town were giving their farewells.
"You guys sure you can't stick around?" Kyubimon asked with a sad smile. "You'll miss quite the celebration."
"We'd love to, but we've got a mission." Sunset said apologetically.
"Well, before you depart, we have something to give you as a token of out gratitude." Merukimon stated as Lilithmon Eden Mode presented a wooden statue of a wolf in a howling position.
"I've made it myself." Jijimon stated with a proud smile. "It's not much, but..."
"We love it, Jijimon." Fluttershy replied a she accepted the carving. "Thank you, very much."
“Whoo-whoo!”
The gang turn to see none other than Trailmon Buffalo arrive at the Lupis Town terminal.
“Somebody call for a ride, eh?” Trailmon Buffalo asked.
"Well, we better get moving." Thrill Ride said before placing a kiss on Lucreciamon's forehead. Lucreciamon hugged him while crying lightly.
"Thank you for everything." Lucreciamon spoke with tears trailing down her face. "You're like the big brother I never had." That had Thrill Ride tear up before he hugged her back. This earned a collective "aww" from everyone present as Lucreciamon and Thrill Ride separate from the embrace.
"Will we see you again?" Garurumon asked his human friend.
"Who knows, sugar?" Applejack replied a shrug. "Maybe someday."
With a final wave from everyone, our heroes board the Trailmon, and with a blow of the whistle the Trialmon took off.
(Meanwhile)
In a dark room, where the familiar eight thrones are located, large television monitor was displaying the fight between TamamoKuzuhamon and Adletmon. And the owner of each throne was watching, each one being a Digimon of a different design.
One resembled a joker with rather slender limbs and pointy ears, a colorful, mainly purple coat with large shoulder pads and golden bells on each coattail. Underneath this coat is a white shirt with a green zig zag in the middle, also the same color as it's pants. His joker motif is further emphasized by a red and black fool's hat and crown with a star on one end and a moon on the other, as well as pointy, purple and black shoes. His face had the classic red and white clown makeup, with the rest of it's body being plain white. This is Jokermon.
She resembled a woman covered in armor that was black on thr left side and white on the right, she had long blonde hair, and her eyes were obscured by a helmet. She had twelve wings; six demonic wings on her left, and six white angelic wings on her right. This is Mastemon.
The third resembled a gray skinned dragon adorned in a black suite, a skull symbol on its left shoulder and three metal studs on its right, a red symbol on his left hand shaped like a bat, red claws on its hands, and what looked like a metal crucifix on its left knee. It had four wings on its back; the upper pair being bigger with holes in them, and the lower pair being smaller. His tail was wrapped in belts and was capped with what looked like two metal claws closed to for the tip. This is Devidramon.
The fourth resembled a skeletal Sabre Tooth Tiger with horns on its heads, red eyes, spikes on its back, a long tail and a pair of wings. This is SkullBalluchimon.
The fifth resembled a giant bird with a body wreathed almost entirely in black flames. The only parts that are not are its mouth with protruding teeth, its two feet that were each capped with five talons, and its eyes that were gold in color. This is Saberdramon.
The sixth was a humanoid designed as a robotic grim reaper with a scythe blade for the left hand and wields a gun on its right hand. This is Reapermon.
The seventh resembled the fictional Cthulhu, albeit with some differences. It's body was colored purple, it had a lower jaw armed with teeth, it wings were red with orange membranes, it's right arm was a single thick tentacle while it's left was comprised of many tentacles, both of its legs were also composed of tentacles, it's left leg adorned with belts while it's right leg was decorated with two golden rings, around its neck was a necklace of purple round beads, in its right "hand" it held a trident. This is Dragomon.
And the eighth was legless insectoid with large, spiked pauldrons and large forearms with chela-like blades above its clawed hands. Similar to a Hercules Beetle, it has a pair of horns that together resemble a dragon's head above its actual head, which has red eyes, with a cannon inside the pseudo-head's mouth. The thoracic horn has gray eyespots and a gray crest on top of it while its cephalic horn mimics a lower jaw. It has a sixteen pairs of glowing orange wings with eight that extend from its pauldrons and eight that extend from its waist. It is purple and black in coloration with blue muscle in the abdominal region. It has red eyes on its chest, an orange orb embedded in its abdominal region, and two small pairs of arms just above its waist. Its lower body is a long tail with two flail-like antenna on the sides under the wings and a stinger on the end of it. This is TyrantKabuterimon.
"Full Moon Blast!" Adletmon roared out as she fired two beams of bright light at TamamoKuzuhamon, taking out TamamoKuzuhamon as the eight Digimon watched with displeased looks.
"How pathetic." Jokermon scoffed with an English accent, snapping his fingers to shut off the TV monitor. "I knew this would happen."
"She was one of my best followers!" SkullBaluchimon exclaimed with an Australian accent and a snarl, "Not one has she failed me, mate!"
"And yet her spite and desire for retribution resulted in her downfall." Reapermon replied with a computerized voice.
"It seems that these humans are further advancing." Dragomon interjected with a deep voice, a slur in his speech with a low guttural growl heard when he spoke.
"You ever just now noticed?" Mastemon replied with sarcasm.
"I think now is a good time to intervene!" TyrantKabuterimon chimed in with a Japanese accent in his voice.
"I'm thinking the same thing, old chap." Jokermon responded before tapping a button on his thrones right arm. "How are things holding up."
"They're ready, sir." A voice spoke through an intercom system in the room. "They've all been tested, and they're working swimmingly. No glitches or malfunctions"
Jokeker smirks with malicious intent, "Excellent." Jokermon responded with a chuckle. "Bring them in!"
"At once, my lord." The voice replied before the intercom was shut off.
"Ya sure this will work, bloke?" SkullBaluchimon asked with uncertainty in his voice.
"Don't worry yourself, bone bag." Jokermon replied with a dismissive wave. "I wouldn't have had the Datamon forge the tool we need to take down these nuisances if I wasn't."
"Besides, we have the finest of our men tasked fer the job, lad." Saberdramon chimed in with a Scottish accent. "If anybody can get the job done, it's them."
"I pray that they do." Reapermon replied. "Because I've got a feeling those humans are going to become a bigger nuisances at time progresses."
Our heroes were seen standing on a pier as birds were flying and the dolphin-like Digimon were swimming.
“So…” Rainbow Dash stated, “is this guy coming soon?" she asked, feeling a little bored.
"Be patient, Rainbow." Rarity said with annoyance. “That’s like the fifth time you’ve asked that.
"He'll be here soon." Leomon added.
Luckily, their wait was over when they see a large colonial ship heading towards them that appeared to be made of gold. Upon docking, a ladder was dropped for then to climb.
“Finally!” Rainbow Dash muttered out in relief.
“Ahoy!”
A large figure jumped onto the dock in front of them. It was a large humanoid Digimon that resembled an orange-skinned Viking in golden armor with the shoulder guards modeled after treasure chests and gauntlets shaped like barrels. He also has two big horns sprouting from his back that resembles the horns on his helmet. He wore a big golden lock tied with black belts around its neck, and has fur around his waist and around his hands. His shoulders are marked with compass-rose emblems.
"Sorry to keep ya lads a waitin’.” The new figure spoke with a hardy laugh.
Digimon Analyzer
Name: Olegmon Level: Mega Type: Sea Beast Attribute: Vaccine, None
Olegmon! All that that glitters is not gold with this sea faring Digimon! His most lethal special attacks are Twin Broadsword Boomerang and Two-Fister Scuttle-Buster!
"W-Whoa!" Applejack stuttered at Olegmon's enormous size.
"Hello Olegmon." Leomon greeted with a fond smile. "We received your invitation. Where's the lucky man?"
"Comin' at ya!"
Another figure jumped onto the dock, landing besides Olegmon.
Digimon Analyzer
Name: CaptainHookmon Level: Ultimate Type: Sea Man Attribute: Vaccine
CaptainHookmon is arguable among one of the most notorious pirate Digimon! His Rage Giga Anchor attack will most certainly make you consider walking the plank or being thrown overboard!
"CaptainHookmon!" Nohemon exclaimed with a bug smile. "Good to see you, you scurvy seadog!" Nohemon and CaptainHookmon exchanged handshakes.
"Sorry for the wait! Had to go for a ride." CaptainHookmon said before noticing the humans. "So, these must be the humans I've been hearin' about?"
"Yep. This is them." Leomon replied, looking to the humans. "Guys, meet CaptainHookmon!"
"Pleasure." CaptainHookmon greeted with a nod before motioning to Olegmon. "And this is my father, Olegmon."
"Ahoy!" Olegmon replied with a salute. "Anyhow, let's get a move on! We're burnin' daylight!" Olegmon climbed up the ladder, along with CaptainHookmon. And the rest of the gang climbed aboard, all the while the humans were amazed at the intricate designs on the ship.
"Man!" Thrill Ride replied with a whistle. "Nice ship!"
"Ain't it?" Olegmon replied with a proud chortle. "She's my pride and joy!"
When they board, a fluffy dog-like Digimon came towards them. It was mostly cream colored with a white underbelly, red ears and tail, and red marking under its eyes.
"AW, HOW CUTE!" Flutterhsy said as the dog-like Digimon was trying to jump at her, urging Flutterhsy to pat the canines head while it panted happily. "Whose a cutie? You are! Yes you are!"
"Looks like Labramon has already taken a liking ta ya, lass." CaptainHookmon said with a smile at the scene.
"He sure seems to be excited." Rarity said as she joined Flutterhsy in petting Labramon.
"He was always like that..." CaptainHookmon chuckled as Labramon came to him, making him ruffled up the canine Digimon's fur.
"So, I hear a certain somebody is getting married." Mercurymon said, walking to CaptainHookmon with a smirk. "You sir are truly fortunate."
"Ya caught me, lad." CaptainHookmon replied with a chuckle. "Wait 'til ya see the bride. She's truly somethin', I tell ya!"
The crew on board were ready and the ship began move out to sea.
True to what CaptainHookmon said earlier, the weather was indeed nice for a good sail. There was fog, but luckily, it did not blind anybody.
"Ooh, I feel like I'm in one of those fantasy pirate films." Rarity announced in awe as she looked around.
"This is so cool!" Rainbow Dash spoke in excitement. "This reminds me of the latest edition of Daring Do!"
"Told ya it was a fine day for sailin', eh?" CaptainHookmon asked the gang. "The salty sea air, the wind blowing in your face, its enough to fill a sailor with invigoration!" Labramon barked in agreement.
"A fine wind and a following sea," One of the crewmembers, a Digimon resembling a bipedal orca wearing a life preserver and a life jacket, commented in glee. "AncientMermaidmon must be in a friendly type mood."
"Her youngest daughter is about to be hitched. Why wouldn't she be?" Replied another Digimon, this one resembling a small purple bird with a white underbelly and a large yellow beak.
"AncientMermaidmon?" Sunset Shimmer asked in curiosity. "Who's that?"
"Why, ruler of the Digital World's oceans, lassie!" Said a Digimon resembling a red octopus whose head is covered by a brown, broken pot, which is also adorned with a gold crown and pierced through with three black-striped horns. "Thought every good sailor knew about her."
"She's right." Olegmon joined in. "As one of my crewmates said, her youngest daughter Mermaidmon is marrying my boy."
"Mermaimon?!" Rarity asked in awe. "You mean she's a mermaid?!"
"Indeed, lass." Olegmon replied with a nod. "She's actually the youngest of seven of AncientMermaidmon's daughters. She's quite a doll, I tell ya."
"A mermaid and pirate tying the knot?" Applejack pondered, looking to CaptainHookmon. "Why dies this remind me of a certain story?"
"I must say, she's awfully lucky to be wed to you, my sea faring friend." Mercurymon said, patting CaptainHookmon's back in a congratulatory manner.
What will we do with a drunken sailor What will we do with a drunken sailor What will we do with a drunken sailor early in the mornin'.
Sunset Shimmer, Twilight, and Olegmon look to see Thrill Ride was tapping on the edge if the ship, singing.
“Way, hey, and up she rises, way, hay..." Thrill Ride sung, but he looks to the three and clears his throat. "Uh... sorry."
"Haha! I see you fancy yerself a shanty!" Olegmon spoke with a chortle.
Olegmon: Now we are ready to sail for the Horn Crew: Weigh hey, roll and go! Olegmon: Our boots and our clothes, boys, are all in the pawn Crew: To be rollicking randy dandy-oh! Olegmon: Heave a pawl, oh heave away! Crew: Weigh hey, roll and go! Olegmon: The anchor's on board and the cable's all stored Crew: To be rollicking randy dandy-oh!
Sunset Shimmer: Man the stout caps'n and heave with a will Crew: Weigh, hey, roll and go! Sunset Shimmer: Soon we'll be drivin' her 'way down the hill Crew: To be rollicking Randy Dandy, oh!
CaptainHookmon: we'll be warping her out through the locks Crew: Weigh hey, roll and go! CaptainHookmon: Where the pretty young girls all come down in their frocks Crew: To be rollicking randy dandy-oh! CaptainHookmon: Heave a pawl, oh heave away! Crew: Weigh hey, roll and go! CaptainHookmon: The anchor's on board and the cable's all stored Crew: To be rollicking randy dandy-oh!
Mercurymon: We're outward bound for Vallipo Bay Crew: Weigh, hey, roll and go! Mercurymon: Get crackin', m' lads, 'tis one hell o' a way Crew: To be rollicking Randy Dandy, oh! Mercurymon: Heave a pawl, oh heave away Crew: Weigh, hey, roll and go! Mercurymon: The anchor's on board and the cable's all stored Crew: To be rollicking Randy Dandy, oh!
Thrill Ride: Heave away, bullies, ye parish-rigged bums! Crew: Weigh, hey, roll and go! Thrill Ride: Take yer hands from yer pockets and don't suck yer thumbs Crew: To be rollicking Randy Dandy, oh! Thrill Ride: Heave a pawl, oh heave away Crew: Weigh, hey, roll and go! Thrill Ride: The anchor's on board and the cable's all stored Crew: To be rollicking Randy Dandy, oh!
Olegmon: Heave a pawl, oh heave away Crew: Weigh, hey, roll and go! Olegmon: The anchor's on board and the cable's all stored To be rollicking Raaandy Daaaandy, ooooooooh!
***
After a few minutes , the ship had at arrived a series of islands. On the shore of the islands was a large golden castle kept on the edge of a sharp cliff-face, limiting land entry to the main gate area, unless one were to scale the cliffs down to the shore. The only other entries to the castle are two from the shore. On the eastern side of the castle is a dock leading to the hall of the castle where ships can depart and enter. The other entry way is a staircase leading up into the castle's keep that can be accessed by the shore. But the stair is narrow enough that any attackers would have to climb on foot up the stairway, allowing them to be picked off by archers on the barbican to the left-hand side of the staircase.
"Whoa!" Sunset muttered in at seeing the castle.
"Friends, I welcome ya to Anderson Island!" CaptainHookmon spoke as he motions to the kingdom before him. "The crown jewel of the Hillenburg Archipelago!"
The ship arrived at the dock, and everyone on board got off.
"Oh my!" Flutterhsy muttered awe, examining the area around her.
"This place is awesome!" Rainbow Dash spoke amazement.
"Halt!"
Suddnely, Leomon, Mercurymon, Nohemon, and their human companions were met with the ends of lances. They see a bunch of knight-like Digimon in red and white armor, red capes, and each wielding lances and circular shields.
"State your business!" One of the knight demanded.
"Hey, what's the big idea?!" Rainbow asked in defense.
"We shall be asking the questions!" Another knight replied.
"Gallantmon!" Olegmon stated to the knight Digimon, making them jump. "Lower your lances! They're guests here!"
"Y-Yes you highness!" The Gallantmon replied collectively, nervously putting away their lances before walking off.
"My apologies for that." Olegmon said to the gang.
"There's my fiancée."
The gang turn to see what looked like a mermaid woth blonde hair in a braid and a pirate hat.
"Mermaimon, love!" CaptainHookmon exclaimed out of glee as the mermaid-like Digimon threw herself into his arms, the two rubbing their noses together in an Inuit kiss.
"I'm so glad you're here, love." Mermaidmon said before she took notice of the humans. "Oh. Are these the guests you've told me about?"
"Indeed." CaptainHookmon replied, looking to the gang. "Meet my fiancée, Mermaimon."
"A pleasure, Madame." Leomon replied with a bow.
"Olegmon! There you are!"
The group look to see another mermaid-like Digimon, only this one was as large as Olegmon and was covered in blue armor and had a trident in hand.
"AncientMermaidmon." Olegmon stated with a sigh. "I take it things aren't doing well?"
"Like you wouldn't believe!" AncientMermaidmon replied, clearly stressed. "The wedding dress got lost, the photographer's camera got smashed, all the flowers up and died!" AncientMermaidmon rubbed her temples in dismay. "I swear, everything's going wrong!" AncientMermaidmon then took notice of the gang, a smile now on her face. "Oh! More guests. And humans too!?"
AncientMermaid went to Thrill Ride and proceeded to hug him like he was a small child, much to the boy's shock. "Oh, how adorable they are!"
"Mother, you'll suffocate him!" Mermaimon stated in mild annoyance.
"Mother!?" Sunset asked out in bewilderment. "Wait! Does that make you... a princess?"
"Pretty much." Mermaimon replied with a nod.
"I'll handle things from here, AncientMermaidmon." Olegmon said, looking to CaptainHookmon. "Why don't you show our guests around, son?"
"Are you sure you don't need me to help out, pop?" CaptainHookmon asked in concern.
"I'm sure I can handle it, sonny." Olegmon replied with a wave. "Besides, it's not too often we get tourists from oversees."
"Well..." CaptainHookmon pondered, looking to the gang. "If these folks here are up for it."
"You kidding?!" Rainbow replied with excitement. "Of course we are!"
"If it's not too much trouble." Fluttershy said meekly.
"Than it's settled." Olegmon replied. "Now if you'll excuse me, I best be tendin' to the band."
***
Mermaimon and CaptainHookmon were leading the gang through the castle, showing them around.
"This is the main hall." CaptainHookmon spoke, motioning to the room. It is a spacious room, with large windows kept under deep arches. By these windows, are many assortments of benches, possibly for guests to sit on during events. To the northern part of the room is a pathway to another part of the castle, kept underneath a corbel.
Applejack took notice of many guards standing in position at certain areas.
"Uh... pardon me for asking, but what with the security?" Applejack asked.
"Well..." CaptainHookmon muttered, a hint of hesitation in his voice. "Between us, both our kingdoms had been at war for years."
"Really?" Pinkie asked in surprise.
"Yes." Mermaimon replied. "However, the war ended when my mother took the throne."
"I see." Sunset stated, rubbing her chin. "And I take it not many people from either side are acceptable of this union?"
"Quite so, lass." CaptainHookmon responded. "My father ordered his best guards to to patrol the castle grounds."
"My mother ordered her forces to ensure nobody underwater interfered." Mermaimon chimed in.
"But why would they need such security?" Twilight asked.
"Because of the marriage between Mermaimon and CaptainHookmon, of course." Mercurymon elaborated. "Considering this is the first time two royals of both kingdoms are to be wed, it's obvious not many would take kindly to it."
"Indeed yer right, lad." CaptainHookmon said. "But anyway, why don't I show ya the dance Hall?"
"Ooh! I'll bet that's where the real fun begins!" Pinkie said out of sheer excitement, bouncing giddily.
While the group weren't looking, a figure was hidden in the shadows, looking towards both CaptainHookmon and Mermaimon.
It was now evening, the rehearsal dinner was held in the dance hall and everyone had gathered in the dance Hall. Many Digimon of all shapes and sizes were either chatting amongst themselves, enjoying the food, just having a good time.
At one of the tables, Thrill Ride was seated with his friends.
"Man, quite the party." Thrill Ride said with a smile while enjoying a glass of sparkling water.
"Ugh... this party is boring." Rainbow groaned in boredom. "How is this old school cheesy crap fun!"
"Rainbow!" Rarity scolded while slapping the tomboy's arm. "Show some respect, will you?"
"I think it's quite fun!" Pinkie said as she enjoyed a slice of cake. "The food here is delicious!"
At a nearby table, CaptainHookmon and Mermaimon were giving each other loving stares while Olegmon and AncientMermaidmon looked to them with soft smiles.
But the fun was cut short when a bolt of electricity stuck near CaptainHookmon, and everyone began to panic.
"Uh-oh!" Applejack declared in concern. "Loos like we've got trouble."
"Reactor Discharge!"
A bigger lightning bolt struck the ground, creating a massive Shockwave of electricity that blew everything and everyone in the radius away.
The source of the shockwave was a fish-like humanoid Digimon with a crab claw on its left arm, a sword held in its right hand, and a long fishtail appearing on the back of his head rather than its tailbone.
"Yeesh! Aren't you ugly?!" Thrill Ride asked in a creeped out anger upon seeing this new figure.
"Regalecusmon!" AncientMermaidmon declared in rage. "You miserable traitor! You have some nerve showing your face here!"
"If anybody is the traitor, it's you and your whore daughters!" The Digimon named Regalecusmon shot back, infuriating AncientMermaidmon.
"Consider those your final words! Crystal Billow!" AncientMermaidmon raised her trident upwards, a few dropelt sof water forming before hardening into crystal shade, then with a forward swing, she fired them at Regalecusmon.
Regalecusmon dodged effortlessly, and just as AncientMermaidmon was about to strike, Regalecusmon grabbed Mermaimon and held his sword close to her throat.
"One more move, and your little princess gets it!" Regalecusmon threatened, making AncientMermaidmon gasp in terror.
"Hand off my fiancée!" CaptainHookmon growled furiously, before aiming the anchor strapped to his left arm at him "Rage Giga Anchor!" CaptainHookmon fired the anchor.
"Briona Strike!" Regalecusmon countered by aiming his sword at CaptainHookmon, firing a blast of lightning at him, the attack sending him flying to a wall.
"NO!" Mermaimon called out in fear.
"Well, I'd love to stay and chat, but I've got places to be!" Regalecusmon mon said sinister before looking to Mermaimon. "And I've got a delivery to make!"
"Smoldering Slasher!"
A wave if fire struck Regalecusmon in the back, making him roar out in pain while accidently releasing Mermaimon.
"Sugar Rush Torrent!"
Regalecusmon was sent crashing into a wall by two streams if soda. Wracked in pain, Regalecusmon looked to see FlameKnightmon and Maenadmon.
"And just who might you two be?" Regalecusmon asked in mild anger.
"Friends of the groom, of course!" FlameKnightmon replied while brandishing his sword.
"Then you are no friend of mine!" Regalecusmon growled as he for up and raised his own sword.
"Manic Barrage!"
Regalecusmon was pelted by a barrage of purple energy blasts, making him yelp in pain. Regalecusmon sees that Calamitymon has joined in on the fray.
"I think some reinforcements are needed." FlameKnightmon declared as he held out his D-Gen.
//DigiSoul Manifest!// From the device, the red and yellow forms of bith Gigasmon and Cyclonemon appeared.
"Quagmire Twister/Hyper Heat!" The Gigasmon and Cyclonemon summons roared out, Gigasmon spinning around into a tornado while Cyclonemon fired a blast of fire at Regalecusmon.
"Reactor Discharge!" Regalecusmon cried out as he raised his pincers upwards, the appendage sparkling with electricity before emitting a powerful electric shockwave that stopped both attacks. Both the Gigasmon and Cyclonemon summons groaned before they red energy and were absorbed back into FlameKnightmon's D-Gen.
"Why don't we cut in?" Calamitymon asked a she and Maenadmon both held out their D-Gens.
//DigiSoul Manifest!// A violet and crimson of BlitzGreymon manifested from Calamitymon's D-Gen while a pink and cerise version of Melusimon manifested from Maenadmon's.
"Siren Gaze!" Maenadmon's Melusimon Summon cried out, firing a bright green energy blast from her eyes that froze Regalecusmon stiff.
"Bullseye Boom!/Thunder Vernier!" Calamitymon and her BlitzGreymon summon exclaimed in unison, BlitzGreymon firing lightning blasts from the weapon on his back while Calamitymon fired two powerful purple azure energy blasts from her tonfa blasters.
"AAAAAAaaaa..." Regalecusmon screamed out in agony before turning gray and fading away, his DigiEgg remaining before it hovered out of the room.
Both Melusimon and BlitzGreymon summons turned into azure and bright pink energy respectively before being beamed back into Calamitymon and Maenadmon's D-Gens respectively. And with that, Maenadmon, FlameKnightmon, and Calamitymon reverted back into their respective human forms.
This reveal took many Digimon present completely surprised.
"Humans becoming Digimon?" A Divermon asked in shock.
"Those devices they held!" A WereGarurumon muttered. "Could they be...?"
"The bearers of the DigiPendants?" A Gatomon asked. "It seems so."
"Incredible!" AncientMermaidmon muttered, approaching the three humans with awe in her face. "So the stories are true. The DigiPendants are real."
"And it seems they've chosen they're wielders." Olegmon replied with a smile.
"Oh, thank you!" Mermaimon said as she hugged Sunset Shimmer.
The Gallantmon present genuflected in respect for the three, as did every other Digimon present. Sunset Shimmer, Thrill Ride, and Pinkie Pie looked to each other.
"Wow." Pinkie Pie muttered bashfully. "Looks like we're the life of the party here."
***
Meanwhile, somewhere in the deeper depths underwater, a purple pollywog-like Digimon with developed forelimbs and undeveloped hind limbs, a wide mouth with several pointed teeth, round eyes, and a tail end in a web of skin supported by bony rays was swimming to the entrance of an underwater grotto.
"Sir... bad news." The pollywog Digimon said nervously.
"What is it?" A deep voice spoke out.
"It's Regalecusmon! He's... he's been defeated." The pollywog Digimon said.
"What?!" The voice asked, clearly shocked. "He was my finest! How did he go down!"
"You wouldn't believe me if I told you!" The pollywog replied, a pair of red eyes shinning through the darkness.
"Try me!"
The next day, it was officially wedding day and things were pretty much laid out. The wedding was held on the beach near the castle, and everyone was there. A MagnaAngemon served as priest, the groomsmen consisted of an Angemon, Duftmon, and ExVeemon while the bridesmaids were three of Mermaimon's sisters, which were a Calmaramon, Sirenmon, and MarineAngemon.
"Dearly beloved..." the priest started, "we are gathered here today to witness the union of two royals from differing worlds. One above the surface, the other below the ocean depths."
As the priest, Leomon, Mercurymon, and Nohemon were smiling fondly at the knowledge of their friend being married. Sunset and her friends were joked at the sight.
"Oh, this is so sweet." Rarity said with a sigh. "How I love a..." She heard the sound of sniffling, and she sees Thrill Ride was crying. "Dear, what's wrong?"
"I just love weddings." Thrill Ride replied, wiping his tears away with a tissue. "Don't judge me."
"If some one has a reason that these two should not be wed, please speak now, or forever old your…" MangaAngemon spoke, but suddenly the ship shook violently.
And shortly afterwards, a large figure emerged from the water. It was a pallor humanoid as large as Olegmon and AncientMermaidmon, wore black jumpsuit with a submersive pressure gage strapped to his chest, red eyes, a cape, two long squid-like tentacles sprouting from his shoulders, tentacle-like arms, and a tail that resembled an octopus tentacle for a tail.
"Yeah! I've got something to say!" The devilish sea man replied with a snarl.
If there is one Digimon considered to be the most sinister denizen of the deep, it's MarineDevimon! If you don't have a fear of open water, his Dark Deluge will surely rectify that!
"MarineDevimon!" AncientMermaidmon declared bitterly, clutching her trident. "How dare you show your face here!"
"Can it, sister! I'm putting an end to this once and for all!" MarineDevimon retorted.
"Sister?! You mean you two are siblings?!" Thrill Ride asked out in disbelief. "Dear God, that's a face that not even a mother can look at with out soiling herself in terror!"
MarineDevimon looked to Thrill Ride in rage, definitely not taking kindly to those words. "So you're the humans that I was told who can use the DigiPendants!"
"You bet your butt-ugly ass we are!" Sunset said as she, Fluttershy, Thrill Ride, Pinkie Pie, and Applejack held out their D-Gens. And within moments, they each Neo Evolved.
"Looks like it's calamari tonight, folks!" FlameKnight declared as his sword emitted a bright red glow. "Wrath Of The Fallen Greymon!" With a single thrust, FlameKnight fired a blast of crimson energy shaped like a dragon at Gigasmon while MarineDevimon. Although the attack hit, it did little damage.
"Manic Barrage/Cola Crash!" Calamitymon and Maenadmon both cried out in unison, firing teal energy blasts and explosive soda bubbles respectively. But again, this did little damage.
"Howl of the Great Garurumon/Petal Tempest!” Adletmon released a mighty blast of light from her mouth while Usagimon fired razor sharp petals at MarineDevimon.
But again, it did hardly anything other than annoy MarineDevimon.
"My turn! Dark Deluge!" Marine Devimon cried out, firing a stream ink from his mouth at them. When the attack hit, they each lost sensation in their entire bodies before they fell to the ground and reverting back to their human selves.
"Hah! Too easy!" MarineDevimon declared with a smug before grabbing their D-Gens with one oh his two tentacles.
"Hey! Give those back!" Fluttershy demanded.
"You want 'em?" MarineDevimon taunted before shoving them in his mouth and swallowing them. "Come an get 'em!"
"You son of a bitch!" Thrill Ride declared angrily.
"Don't worry lads!" Olegmon said as he brandished a lair of axes. "I'll gut 'em out of his gut!"
"Just try it!" MarineDevimon said with a grin before another Digimon appeared, this one being as big as the ship our heroes were on. This one was a chimera of various aquatic Digimon. It had the head and legs of a Coelamon, the horn, tusks, ears and mane of an Ikkakumon, the horns of an Octomon as well as its tentacles for a tail, the body of a Seadramon, the dorsal fins of a Dolphmon, the tentacles of a Gesomon on its back, the left arm of an Ebidramon, and the right arm of a Divermon holding a spear.
"A MarinKimeramon!" Mercurymon gasped out in terror.
"Twin Broadsword Boomerang/Crystal Billow!" Olegmon hurls his twin axes at MarineDevimon while AncientMermaidmon fired crystal shard from her trident.
MarinKimeramon however appeared and took the attack. "Aqua Viper!" MarinKimeramon declared, firing a large energy beam the tip of its horn. The attack hits both royals, making them scream in agony as they knelt down.
"Mother/Pop!" Mermaimon and CaptainHookmon cried out while MarineDevimon grabbed them with his tentacles.
"Oh no!" Rarity muttered. But suddenly, she heard a beeping sound. She pulled out her D-Gem, realizing it was beeping profusely.
Meanwhile, a bright glow was visible from below the waves. MarineDevimon and MarinKimeramon saw this, and both were stunned.
"What the..." MarineDevimon asked in disbelief as an orb or light arose from the water and dashed its way towards Rarity.
When the orb of light got close enough, Rarity saw that within it was a golden trident.
With a smile of confidence, Rarity extended her D-Gen as the trident turned into blue energy and was absorbed into it.
//DigiRemnant Acquired.// Rarity's D-Gen spoke as Rarity emitted a bright blue aura glow while she floated off the ground.
A blue hexagon seal with the her DigiPendant's symbol beneath her as she was enveloped in a massive waterspout.
MarineDevimon and MarinKimeramon watched on in disbelief while Mermaimon and CaptainHookmon were amazed by this.
The waterspout had eventually ceased, revealing Rarity's Digimon form to everyone in all of its glory
It resembled a human woman, a rather gorgeous one, with curly slivery blue hair and turquoise eyes, her ears resembled fins and were also turquoise colored.
On her head was a pink crown or tiara that looked like it was made from a sea star, she had a blue cape with a purple underside and appeared to function like fin-like fins, an azure colored top that exposed her midriff, a white long skirt that reached her ankle with blue ribbon on the sides, purple gloves that reached her elbows,
Digimon Analyzer
Name: Amphitritemon Level: Unidentified Type: Aquatic Attribute: Vaccine, FreeBy utilizing her Marine DigiPendant and the Digiremnant of Sistermon Blanc, Rarity has Neo Evolved into Amphitritemon! Just like the ocean, she is beautiful but also dangerous! Better pray you’re a good swimmer if you decide to mess with this sea queen!
"Bah! Bring it, girly!" MarineDevimon taunted with confidence. "'I've trashed your friends, and you'll be no different!"
"We'll see about that, uncouth heathen!" Amphitritemon shot back with a smirk, her trident held at the ready.
"Dark Deluge!" MarineDevimon roared out, firing another blast of ink at her.
"Try this on for size!" Amphitritemon declared as thrusts her trident forward. "Tidal Surge!" A blast of water then fired from her trident, sending the ink back before hitting MarineDevimon square on the face.
MarineDevimon growled angrily in response. "You little... go get her!"
"Aqua Viper!" MarinKimera fired another energy blast from his horn, firing at Amphitritemon.
"Charybdis Shield!" Amphitritemon declared as a large vortex of water appeared before her, her attack canceling out MarinKimeramon's. "But wait, there's more! Briny Bubbles!" Amphitritemon raised her trident upwards, forming a barrage of bubbles before firing them at MarinKimeramon, the bubbles dissolving parts of his body like he was being doused in acid.
MarinKimeramon roared out in searing agony before he turned gray and vanished, his DigiEgg hovering off into the sky.
MarineDevimon was not shaking in terror, but he swallowed his fear and glared at his opponent. "You... You can't stop me!" MarineDevimon boasted. "I'm leagues powerful then you!"
"Oh are you!" Amphitritemon antagonize with a proud smirk. "Then let's teat that with my next attack!" Amphitritemon's trident then began to glow bright blue glow while she prepared to toss it at the aquatic devil. "Triton Javelin!"
Amphitritemon threw her trident at MarineDevimon, the attack piercing right through MarineDevimon's stomach while earning a pained gasp from him.
"AAAAAAAAAAAAH!" MarineDevimon screamed in blistering agony as his body was overcome with electricity. His body began to go gray and fade before vanishing, his DigiEgg too taking off into the sky.
Upon MarineDevimon's defeat, Mermaimon and CaptainHookmon were sent falling to the water below, but a large bubble appeared for them to fall on.
The D-Gens that MarineDevimon had stolen appeared to their respective users, earning a smile from them.
***
With MarineDevimon and MarinKineramon neutralized, the wedding proceeded.
"I now pronounce you, man and wife." MagnaAngemon said, and Mermaimon and CaptainHookmon kissed to seal the deal while everyone clapped.
After the kiss, Mermaimon tossed her bridal bouquet. And where it landed right into Calmaramon hands.
"Yes!" Calmaramon cheered out in joy.
"I still can't believe Mermaimon got married before me." Sirenmon grumbled in slight jealousy.
"Oh suck it up, Sirenmon." MarineAngemon replied with a smirk.
***
After the wedding, it was time for our heroes to depart. Mermaimon, CaptainHookmon, AncientMermaidmon, and Olegmon were giving their thanks to them.
"Once again, thank ya for everythin'." CaptainHookmon thanked with a smile.
"Anything, dear friend." Leomon replied with a smile.
"It's what we do." Thrill Ride said, rubbing the back if his neck bashfully.
"I wish there was someway we could repay you." AncientMermaidmon said.
"No need, darling." Rarity replied with a wave. "Seeing that everything turned out well is more than enough."
"Well, we better get going." Mercurymon said, holding the map. "The next settlement is not too far off."
"Ah, you must mean Sleipnir Town!" Olegmon replied with a chuckle while motioning to a dirt path. "Just follow this road and you'll make it by evening."
"Thanks." Sunset Shimmer thanked before looking to Mermaimon and CaptainHookmon. "Congratulations, by the way."
"I can already see the grandchildren!" AncientMermaidmon uttered out in joy. "Oh, I cannot wait!"
Our heroes were riding on the back of a rather enormous centaur-like Diginon. The Digimon itself was covered in black and red armor with flame patters on the arm guards, and it had a bow strapped to its back and a quiver of arrows on its right hip.
Sagittarimon is a superior species of the Centarumon family, and it is told that it is a mythical being. His skill in archery is ubmatched. His Judgement Arrow attack can snipe down any foe from even the greatest distance!
"How much farther?" Sunset asked Mercurymon, who was reading the map.
"Not much farther." Mercurymon elaborated. "It's a good thing the leader of Sleipnir Town recommended Inari Village."
"A perfect place to replenish in supplies." Leonmon replied with a nod.
"Inari Village, eh?" Noah asked. "What's it like?"
"A village that is practically markets galore." Sagittarimon explained. "It's one of the best trading places the Digital World has to offer. Anything you need, you'll find it there."
"Maybe we can grab a bite to eat along the way." Pinkie Pie suggested as she rubbed her stomach with a dismayed look. "My stomachs growling."
"Well, I personally recommend Benkei's Bento." Sagittarimon said with a chortle. "The noodles they serve there is simply divine!"
"Good thing I've pickpocketing those bandits back at Sleipnir Town." Thrill Ride as he held up a small sack. "They didn't even see it comin'!"
"Really? Stealing?" Rarity asked in a scolding manner to Thrill Ride. "Have you no shame?"
"Hey, to be fair Rarity," Applejack chimed in, "those varmin killed people and stole their cash. So, they ain't saints either."
"And we have the money generously bestowed to us by the head of Sleipnir Town." Leomon said as he held up a larger sack. "So, this should be more than enough to resupply on essentials."
"Well, here we are." Sagittarimon said, making his passengers look ahead. They see a village that looked like it was straight from Japan's Edo period. "Inari Village." Sagittarimon then got onto his knees for the gang to get off.
"Thanks for the lift." Sunset said as she and the others hopped off.
"My pleasure." Sagittarimon said as he then stood back up. "I wish you good luck on your journey." And with that, Sagittarimon then turned around and walked off, the gang waving goodbye.
"Alright, let's get a move on." Nohemon said as everyone entered.
The humans looked around, noticing that a majority of the Digimon present resembled anthropomorphic animals or other half-man, half-animal creatures such as centaurs.
"Say, what's with all the anthro animals?" Applejack asked.
"Inari Village is mostly inhabited by Beastkin and Birdkin Digimon, humanoid Diginon with beast or bird traits." Leomon explained. "But fret not. They're welcoming towards visitors, even those of different types."
"There it is! Benkei's Bento!" Pinkie declared while pointing, and others see the place, making the others notice the place. It resembled a large traditional Japanese-style building with a sign that read "Benkei's Bento".
"Ah, Benkei's Bento!" Nohemon spoke with a lick of his lips. "I haven't eaten there in years!"
"Then what are we standing here for! Let's go!" Pinkie ran towards the building while her friends gave off deadpan looks.
"Seriously?" Applejack asked out.
"Well, I'm a bit famished myself, so I'm going with." Noah replied as he followed Pinkie.
***
Inside, the gang were amazed by the architecture. It mirrored exactly that of the traditional Japanese style.
"Oh my." Twilight muttered in awe at the place. "I must admit, the founder has an eye for detail."
"I appreciate your praise, my dear."
The gang collectively look behind them to see a large humanoid resembling a samurai or a Japanese god with an electricity theme.
"Welcome to Benkei's Bento." The figure said with a bow. "I am Kazuchimon. You just be the humans that I've heard many a story about."
"Yep. That's us." Pinkie replied with a nod. "I heard this place has good food here."
"Indeed, it does." Kazuchimon replied with a nod and a delighted chuckle.
"And of course, It's on me." Leomon replied as he held out his sack of money.
"No need." Kazuchimon replied with a dismissive wave. "On the house. Now come with me, and I will escort you to your seats."
The gang were taken to a table, and moment later, the table was graced with a vast assortment of Japanese-style dishes. From sushi to noodles, steamed vegetables to rice bowls, hotpots to eggrolls, even fruit-based dishes. It was basically an all you can eat buffet on the table.
"Oooh!" Pinkie murmured with a starstruck look before grabbing an egg roll and munching on it. Her tastebuds danced and sang upon eating the delicate before grabbing a bowl of noodles.
The gang wanted no time in eating, each amazed by how delicious the food was.
"Ooh, Sagittarimon was not kidding!" Rarity spoke with glee. "Thess noodles are simply heaven!"
"The steamed vegetables are really good." Sunset Shimmer agreed as she ate a steamed broccoli.
"The seafood specials aren't too shabby either!" Thrill Ride said as he munched on a piece if fried squid. "Man, this place is awesome!"
"Hopefully you save some room for deserts, for our dessert options are to die for." Kazuchimon replied with a chuckle.
"Help!"
The group stopped eating and looked to see two Digimon. One was looked like a short, old woman with grey hair styled in a Japanese bun. She wore an old robe with a pink orb round her neck and carries around a broom.
The other resembles a yellow blob with a large mouth that wrapping around its entire cephalothorax, splitting it in half with a large tongue in the lower mandible. It has long arms with two belts on each wrist, a belt on the upper part of its right arm, and multiple metal rings on its long fingers.
"Alright lady!" The blonde threatened. "Hand over everything you've got!"
The old woman and yellow blob looks to see two more Digimon. The first one resembled a small chick wearing an eggshell and a small katana strapped to its back.
The other resembled a small dinosaur-like creature dressed as a Ronin.
"Never fear, ma'am!" The bird-like Digimon said with a fearless look. "The dynamic duo are here! Hyokomon the brave!"
"And BushiAgumon the daring!" The newly named BushiAgumon declared as he and Hyokomon both struck a dynamic pose.
The yellow Digimon raised an eyebrow at the two before busting into laughter. "What's this? Some sort of side show?" The blob Digimon said in between laughter. "I suggest you two beat it!"
"You'd be surprised!" Hyokonon replied before drawing out his Katana. "Now why don't you leave the lady alone before you get trashed."
"Ooooh, I'm shivering." The yellow blob replied sarcastically. "What should I do? Oh, I know. " The blob's nails then began to emit a bright pink glow before extending. "This! Scar Nail!" The blob then lunged at the two. But suddenly, a pair of bright orange ribbons wrapped the yellow blob up before it could even attack.
"Modestly Stun!"
The blob then screamed in agony as he was zapped by electricity for a minute before the bandages released him. His body singed lightly as he groaned in pain. And moments later, a new figure appeared between the two and the yellow blob.
This one resembled a feline with a feminine humanoid appearance. It had scarf-like appendages jutting out a large tuft of fur around its neck, and its tail has a braid with a dark stinger at its end. Its fur is a golden yellow color. Its mane covers its back and torso, and its front paws now resemble human hands with four fingers each and short black claws. It has red claws retracted in its gauntlets. It also has black armor on its shoulders, thighs, hands, and feet. Its armor has white lights, and it also has white lights on its forearms, thighs, and on the cross-shaped cut under its eyes.
The gang were amazed by the rescuer.
"Whoa...!" Thrill Ride muttered in awe.
The yellow blob however was more terrified than amazed.
"You were saying, Sukamon?" The feline Digimon spoke with a threatening glare towards the blob named Sukamon.
Sukamon shook in terror before bouncing away. The feline Digimon then looks to the two with a worried look.
"BushiAgunon. Hyokomon. Are you two alright?" The feline asked as she picks the two up like a mother would carry her children. "You're not hurt, are you?"
"We're good." Hyokomon replied.
"You two should be back at the Vermilllion Palace preparing for the tournament!" Meicrackmon said, scolding the two. And with that, she lets onto the building and jumped from rooftop to rooftop.
The gang were just stunned by what had just transpired.
"Who was that?" Sunset asked.
"Meicrackmon." Kazuchimon replied. "She is one of the Fearsome Five. Five masters of martial arts under the tutelage of master Baronmon."
"And what about those two little ones?" Subset asked.
"Hyokomon and BushiAgumon?" Kazuchimon asked. "Well, those two also work at the Jade Palace, but they mostly just do the daily chores." Kazuchimon sighs out. "Those two long of becoming heroes, but all they do is just unintentionally cause trouble."
"Really?" Rainbow Dash asked, looking to the distance Meicrackmon leapt to.
At a large building, Mercrackmon had landed in the courtyard and gently drops the two.
"There you two are!"
Hyokomon and BushiAgumon jump and look to see a rather strange looking Digimon that resembled a creature from Balinese mythology.
Digimon Analyzer
Level: Armor Type: Wizard Attribute: Free, VirusBaromon is a sagely Digimon believed to be a survivor of old generation Digimon and has several abilities of a lost technology not found in current Digimon. The third eye on its brow is said to forecast future events.
"Master Baromon!" Hyokomon and BushiAgumon collectively stuttered out in nervousness.
"I asked you two to sweep the floors five minutes ago!" Baronmon said as he tossed a couple of brooms to the two. "Now move it! This place needs to be ready! We have two minutes on the clock!"
"Yes master!" Hyokomon and BushiAgumon replied as they grabbed a broom and ran inside.
"Master Baromon!"
Baromon looks to see a Hawkmon fly towards him. "It's Grandmaster Majiramon! He wishes to see you!" Hawkmon said.
***
Baronmon enters into a room, bowing respectively towards Majiramon.
"Master Majiramon." Baromon spoke with a bow. "Youve summoned me. Is something wrong?"
Baromon looks to Majiramon. Majiramon resembled a green centaur-like Chinese dragon with long arms and large forearms. He has yellow antlers with bonji on them, long, grey hair tied in a short ponytail and a long mustache. It wears a purple vest and leather tassets with fur lining.
Digimon Analyzer
Level: Ultimate Type: Holy Dragon Attribute: DataMajiramon, one of the twelve Devas and the representative of the Dragon from the Chinese zodiac. Calculating and wise, it fights via the use of its "Bǎo Shǐ" arrows.
As for what Majiramon was doing, he was meditating while standing on his tail before opening his eyes. "Now why would there be something wrong to see my old friend?" Majiramon asked as he broke from his meditating stance.
"So... nothing is wrong?" Baromon asked.
"Well, I never said that." Majiramon stated as he walks towards an array of lit candles. And with a forward thrust of his arms, each candle was snuffed out at once.
"I've had a vison." Majiramon spoke, looking to Baromon with a grim look. "Ginkakumon and Kinkakumon will return."
Baromon went wide-eyed in absolute shock upon hearing that.
"But... that... that's not possible!" Baromon muttered in shock, hoping such a thing would not come. "They're both banished! They would never dare to return!"
But the look Majiramon had never faltered. "Nothing is impossible, my dear friend."
"Master... we must do something!" Baromon spoke in dismay. "If they escape, they will..."
"Your mind is like this water." Majiramon said, walking towards a pond that was rippling. "When it is agitated, it becomes difficult to see." Majiramon then extended his tail to the pond. "But if you allow it to settle," Majiramon gently taps the tip of his tail onto the water's surface, causing the ripples to cease, "the answer becomes clear."
One the water's surface was a reflection of a golden four-winged bird with a scroll clutched in its talons. Majiramon and Baromon both look up to see the exact same thing attached onto the roof above it.
"The Scroll of Hououmon!" Baromon murmured in shock.
"The time has arrived." Majiramon stated.
"But who?" Baromon asked his master. "Who is worthy to be trusted with such secrets to become... the Champion of the Phoenix?"
Majiramon said nothing, humming in thought. Such a tough question.
Back with our gang, they were walking throughout the various markets the town had to offer.
"Alright, let us see here." Mercurymon held up a list of what essentials that they need restocking on. Eventually he stumbled across a vendor of various books. "Ooh. I could use a good read."
Thrill Ride and Rainbow Dash were doing some sightseeing at a nearby weapons vendor.
"Awesome!" Rainbow Dash muttered as she was eying up a large battle axe.
"Hey! You thieving vermin!" Rarity called out, making Rainbow and Thrill Ride look to see her chasing after a pink rat-like Diginon. "Give that back!"
"Try to get it back, priss!" The rat spoke, but Thrill Ride stepped on his tail when he got close enough, making him yell in pain while also dropping the coin bag.
"Not so fast, Mickey Mouse!" Thrill Ride said with a smirk as Rainbow Dash picked up the coin purse and handed back to Rarity. "Now you better scram before the next thing I stomp on is your head, cheese breath!" The rat-like Digimon yelped in fear before running off.
"Hey guys! Check this out!"
The four saw Pinkie Pie standing near a flier, and they walk to see what the sign was about.
"Tournament held at the Vermillion Palace." Thrill Ride read. "Everyone is welcome to see grandmaster Majiramon choose the Champion of the Phoenix." Noah looks to the others with a perplexed. "What's a Champion of the Phoenix?"
"The Champion of the Phoenix?!" Nohemon ran to the four and grabbed the flier, reading every word on it. "Incredible! After so many years, grandmaster Majiramon is passing the Scroll of Hououmon to a worthy champion!"
Leomon and Mercurymon arrivedN along with the others and read through the flier.
"Marvelous!" Mercurymon spoke with excitement. "This is a day I've wanted to witness!"
"Hououmon?" Twilight Sparke asked. "As in the same Hououmon who aided Neo?"
"What exactly is this whole event about?" Sunset Shimmer asked with curiosity.
"You see, when a Digimon is given the Scroll of Hououmon, that Digimon becomes the destined champion and guardian of Inari Village." Mercurymon explained. "It all happened roughly 1,000 years ago.
—1,000 years ago—
The silhouette of a humanoid with beast-like traits was squaring off against of monstrous silhouettes.
You see, a brave warrior was fought rigorously against a horde of demonic and over Digimon who threatened Inari Village.
Suddenly, a bright light shines from the sky, making the warrior look up to see Hououmon. The bird then sent a scroll towards the warrior, which the warrior accepted.
However, the great Hououmon came in and bequeathed the brave warrior a scroll filled with the knowledge he needed to reign victorious.
The warrior began to emit a bright yellow aura as he lunged at the monstrous army, chasing the scene to fade in bright light.
—Present Day—
"And so, ever 100 or so years, the Scroll of Hououmon is passed down to only those deemed worthy to become the Champion of the Phoenix!" Mercurymon finished his tale, and the human group looked on with awe.
"That! Is! AWESOME!" Rainbow gushed in excitement.
"Luckily, we've got everything we need." Leomon said, looking to his human companions. "Would you like to see the ceremony?"
Back at the Vermillion Palace, Hyokomon and BushiAgumon were watching many of the staff prepare the stage for the event.
"Wow!" BushiAgumon muttered as he watched. "Can you believe it? One of the Fearsome Five is getting the Scroll of Hououmon!"
"I know!" Hyokomon said while flapping his wings in utter excitement. "I wonder who grandmaster Majiramon is going to choose!"
Speaking of, Majiramon and Baromon were asking down a set of stairs.
"It is a historic day." Baronmon said, looking to his master and friend. "Is it not, Majiramon?"
"Yes." Majiramon replied with a nod. "One I feared I would not live to see." Majiramon then looks to Baronmon. "Are your students, ready?"
"Of course, master." Baromon answered with a bow.
"Let the tournament begin!"
And with a bang of the gong, the tournament has begun. Many spectators erupted in cheers and applause. And among the mass, our heroes were there as well.
A bunch of drum-like Digimon named Dondokomon banged on their heads, while frog-like Digimon named Gekomon played through their strangely curled horns.
Baromon approached to the center of the stadium, clearing his throat. "Welcome, everyone. It is my great honor to present to you."
Suddenly, Meicrackmon landed near Baronmon, crossing her arms in a pose. "Meicrackmon! The elegant!"
In a turquoise blur, a new Digimon appeared. This one was an anthropomorphic beast dressed as a Gladiator or Greek soldier. He held a spear in in hand and had yellow disks floating here his heels while they emitted wings Kade of turquoise energy.
"Achillesmom! The swift!" Baromon continued as another Digimon galloped its way and soon alongside Meicrackmon.
This one was a bestial Digimon with a human-like upper body and a horse-like lower body with six legs. It has an equine face with a red mane, and purple eyes. Its whole body is clad in red armor, which is decorated with a blue crest on its forehead and cuisses. It has two yellow wings on its back and a long, flowing tail. A large shield was held in its right hand and is red and decorated with eye-like patterns, while a large crossbow is held in its left hand and is almost as tall as itself.
"Kentaurosmon! The sharpshooter!" Baromon introduced as a fourth Digimon appeared beside Achillesmon.
This one resembled a humanoid monkey with silver fur, dressed in an open black jacket and black pants, and in its hand, he wielded a bo staff.
"Gokuwmon! The wise!" Baromon continued as the fifth and final Digimon landed was seen flying through the air before landing in front of Baronmon.
This one was a humanoid bird that resembled a mix of both a Karasu-tengu and Daitengu of Japanese folklore.
"And last but not least, Karatenmon! The nimble!" Baromon finished as Karatenmon drew his sword. "The Fearsome Five!"
The crowd went wild upon seeing the five, while our group were amazed by seeing them.
"Oh my!" Rarity muttered out in awe. "They're stunning!"
"They're badass!" Thrill Ride chined in with a smirk.
"They're awesome!" Rainbow Dash gushed in excitement.
Hyokomon and BushiAgumon were also thrilled as they watched from high up a ledge.
"Warriors! Prepare!" Baromon declared, as Karatenmon raised sheathed his sword. "First, Karatenmon will face the Dragon's Thousand Tongues!"
Some of the staff brought out a large Cannon that resembled the head of a Chinese dragon; the maw upon to reveal what look like fireworks. Karatenmon prepared himself, his wings spread as he flexed his clawed fingers.
And suddenly, the fireworks then fired at Karatenmon, the birdman Digimon taking flight and evading each one with fine ease. The audience cheered as Karetenmon landed and bowed.
"Wowie!" Pinkie Pie muttered in pure amazement as she saw Karatenmon take flight.
"Feather Flare!" Karatenmon cried out, flapping his wings to send a barrage if feathers at each rocket and destroying them while they were in mid it.
BushiAgumon and Hyokomon too joined in in the cheers.
"Aw man! That was so cool!" BushiAgumon declared with awe, clapping his hands rigorously.
"And it's gonna get a lot better!" Hyokomon said with a smirk.
(Later)
Minutes have passed, and Achillesmon was the final one to showcase what he's capable of.
"And finally, master Achillesmon!" Baromon gestures to Achillesmon, earning a cacophony of cheers from the crowd. "For he will face a fellow master and colleague of mine, Samudramon!" Achillesmon readied his spear as his opponent Samudramon appeared.
Samudramon was a muscular black reptilian humanoid with orange eyes, silver spikey hair, three fingers on each foot, and bronzed claws on its hands and feet. It wears black tattered hakama, a bronze helmet with three white horns, bronze chest plate and leg armor, black and red layered shoulder, thigh, and groin armor, bronze leg armor, bronze and black gauntlets with a red wrist, and black fingerless gloves with an armored back. The back part of the gloves is black with a red outline with two bronze spikes on them. The shoulder and groin armors have a bronze spike on each side of the top of each layer, and each shoulder has a large white blade on its top. Each gauntlet also has a blade on the elbow. The helmet has red borders on the back and near the mouth and red stripe near each eye. The chest plate is connected to the shoulder plates through bronze track-like links, and to the thigh plates through red ropes. He wielded swords with blades curved inward near the hilt and outward near the top, and have brown hilts with another small, claw-like edge on its bottom. The frontal horn and shoulder blades of his armor are shaped similarly to his swords. His chest plate, frontal horn, helmet, shoulder blades, and the swords have As'ma Green on them.
Both Achillesmon and Samudramon bowed to one another before readying themselves.
"Cross Slicer!" Samudramon exclaimed as he swung his swords to send energy crescents towards Achillesmon, but said Digimon evaded with great speed.
"Asteroeidis!" Achillesmon declared, speeding towards Samudramon while delivering a powerful kick. Samudramon blocked with his swords, but the impact sends him back a foot. "Lónkhē Adistakto!" Achillesmon then tossed his spear as Samudramon.
Samudramon however acted quickly by changing fusing his swords together into a bow. "Rinkageki!" Samudramon roared out as he fired a blast of energy at the spear, the attacks colliding and caused a cloud of dust to kick up.
"Holy shoot!" Applejack spoke in amazement and bewilderment.
Once the dust cleared up, Samudramon was seen as the only one present. Samudramon looks around, trying to find his opponent.
"Anemodarmenos!"
Samudramon looks to see Achillesmon dash towards him with his spear and he blocks. But then shortly afterwards, Achillesmon vanished, leaving him confused.
"Anemodarmenos!"
Achillesmon dashed at Samudramon again, and the samurai Digimon blocks again. And just like before Achillesmon vanished.
Keeping his guard up, Samudramon closed his eyes, relying on his other senses to try and anticipate Achillesmon's next attack.
"Anemo..."
"Gaia Reactor!" Samudramon interrupted as a great explosion happened, chasing another cloud of dust while Achillesmon was knocked back a bit.
"Go Achillesmon! Go!" Hyokomon cheered while BushiAgumon whistled.
"Damn! Neither side seemed to be letting up!" Thrill Ride stated with excitement.
"Indeed." Mercurymon.
Majiramon then raised his right hand, making everyone look to him.
"I sense... our champion is among us." Majiramon spoke. Baromon looks to his students, and the five assembled.
"Citizens!" Baromon announced. "Grandmaster Majiramon will now choose the Champion of the Phoenix!" With that said, Majiramon slowly made his way towards the Fearsome Five. Everyone stood silent anxiously as Majiramon made his way further and further.
"Oooh! This is it!" Hyokomon spoke, struggling to contain his excitement. "I wonder who it will be!"
"I hope it's a Meicra-ah-ah.." BushiAgunon sniffled out, turning his head to the right before... "ACHOO!" BushiAgumon sneezed, a small plume of fire escaping him.
"Gesundheit." Hyokomon said, but then went white as a ghost hole stammering in terror.
"Hyokomon?" BushiAgumon asked with confusion. "What are you...." BushiAgunon then looks to see a lit fuse on a nearby stack of fireworks. "Oh, sweet mother of...!"
BOOM!
An explosion went off, surprising everyone while Majiramon was still walking his way unfazed.
"What was that?!" Nohemon asked in shock, but then he sees two objects flying. Those two objects were actually Hyokomon and BushiAgumon and Hyokomon were sent flying.
"YOU NINROOOOOOOOOD!" Hyoko cried out as he and BushiAgumon both landed onto the ground with a thud. Both were covered in soot, coaching a bit.
"Ugh.... man, that's one way to go out with a bang...." BushiAgumon groaned out as he and Hyokomon got up, but then they see a clawed finger pointing at them. They look up to see Majiramon was the one pointing.
"G-Grandmaster Majiramon!" Hyokomon gasped out in terror as he and BushiAgumon both bowed. "We're so sorry!"
"How interesting." Majiramon said, a gentle smile gracing his face.
"Grandmaster?" Achillesmon asked, making Hyokomon and BushiAgumon look to him, "Are you pointing at me?"
"Them." Majiramon said simply.
"Who?" Hyokomon asked, looking to BushiAgumon.
"You two." Majiramon answered, confusing the two little Digimon.
"Wait!" Twilight pondered, looking to her team. "Is he saying that..."
"The universe has brought us not one, but two Champions of the Phoenix." Majiramon spoke, gesturing to Hyokomon and BushiAgumon.
"What?" BushiAgumon and Hyokomon asked out collectively.
"What?!" Baromon asked in shock in disbelief.
"What?!" The Fearsome Five collectively repeated.
"What?!" Our heroes asked out, just as shocked as the others.
The ginger then rang, the crowd cheered as many of the staff held the two chosen warriors upwards like the two were idols.
"Uh... BushiAgumon?" Hyokomon spoke, looking to his reptilian friend, "What's happening?"
"Your guess is as good as mine." BushiAgumon replied with a shrug, just as confused his avian friend.
"Master Majira!" Baromon spoke, earning his master's attention. "Those two can't be the answer to... our problem!" Baronmon whispered the last part. "You were about to point at Achillesmon and those two fell in front of him! That was a mere accident!"
"There are no accidents, my friend." Majiramon replied with a chortle. "You might not see it now, but you will in time." And with that, Majiramon then walked off.
Baromon slapped his forehead, groaning in dismay. But he knew better than to argue with his master, so he had no choice but to agree with Majiramon, as difficult as it was.
"Master, you don't seriously believe those two are Champions of the Phoenix, do you?" Achillesmon asked out in disbelief. "Since when can there even be two champions?"
"I'm just as against this as you are, Achillesmon." Baromon answered in defeat. "But the decision stands."
"Master Baronmon." A Shurimon spoke, approaching to Baromon. "You will not believe who is here among the audience."
Baromon looks to the audience, then sees our group of heroes. Upon seeing them, he was stunned silent. The Fearsome Five too were shocked upon seeing them.
"Humans?" Gokuwmon asked in shock.
"You don't suppose..." Karatenmon muttered to his comrades.
Meanwhile
High up in the mountains, an enormous castle that appeared to be constructed out of obsidian is seen.
We see a winged imp-like Digimon fly towards it.
The creature flew through a window before landing to catch its breath.
"My... my lord!" The imp-like creature spoke in between breaths. "I bear news."
"And that is?"
"Two Digimon in Inari Village have both been chosen as Champion of the Phoenix!" The imp spoke.
The creature seemed to be talking to nobody but only darkness. But a pair of glowing red eyes then pierced through the darkness.
