This computer is beginning to piss me off. I no longer have Mozilla, the internet continuously messes up on me, and It's a chore to update anything!!!! AHHHH!!!!! I'm going to try and make it to where I can work on things at home and at school,. so maybe I cn update a little quicker, lol

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THIS IS FINISHED, BUT WILL BE CONINTUED IN A SEQUEL SOON AFTER THIS IS UPDATED. THE STORY IS NOWHERE NEAR FINISHED YET!

The story will be title Lest we Forget: The Beast and the Harlot.

Look for it in a month or so, the first chapter'll be up. A continueation to Lest we Forget.

Please enjoy this chapter!

Decadence – a process of decline or decay in a society

Terrible nightmares and visions passed in and out of Tai's vision. It seemed like years before he finally woke from his slumber….

December 23, 3:45 P.M

Weak and weary eyes opened to the warm glow of a shimmering fire. Tai was unaware of whether he was dead or in Limbo, but the warmth was real. Touching his face, he felt his flesh still a part of his body and sighed in silent relief.

"Tai, are you awake?" Came a soft voice from beside him. He looked up at Matt, who was sitting beside him by the fire.

"How are you feeling?" asked the blond.

"Weak. What happened? Why am I not dead?" Tai asked wearily.

"We found you in the forest. You lost a lot of blood. We were able to find this village and get you help." Said Matt with a smile.

"Augumon… Sonya…." Tai breathed, feeling himself grow a little woozy.

Matt touched his shoulder.

"Rest, Tai. Don't talk too much. I'll bring you back some food, how does that sound?" Matt asked hopefully.

"Sounds great." Tai answered with a weak smile.

"Great, I'll be back." And Matt left. Tai took a moment to notice his surroundings. He seemed to be in a dark grass hut with animal furs and skin leather bags. He was lying on a grass and fur cot and was blanketed with a deer pelt.

"Where is this?" He asked himself. "And where's Augumon?"

Silence answered his Question.

Tai tried to sit up, but found himself falling back in pain. Hot sensations shot through his ribs and throat. He felt bandages wrapped around his throat and realized, then, that he was covered in them.

"What happened?" he asked himself again, fear beginning to overrun his sight. Was Augumon okay? Where was Sonya? What happened with Kari? These thoughts raced through his mind when Matt walked back in with a wooden tray with fruits and poorly cooked meat.

"They eat their meat raw here. They said it's good for them, so they were acting real funny when I asked them to cook it for you." He said, setting the tray down. "Tai, what's the matter?"

"What happened? Where's Augumon?" Tai asked, feeling desperate.

Matt took a moment, then sighed. He sat and looked Tai in the eye solemnly. Tai began to feel the worst.

"Tai, you and Augumon were attacked by something, and you were the only one who got away. Augumon didn't make it." Matt informed reluctantly. Tai was speechless. His mouth opened to speak, but no word came, as if they had dried up with his remaining nerves. He felt like he was going to break, then tears began to form in his eyes.

"…W-What?" was all he could manage after a moment.

"Tai, lie back down and rest. You need it." Said the blond, feeling badly for the brunette.

Tai, as he lie his head back on the pillow, began to remember the events from earlier. He remembered Jagar appearing, Sonya betraying them, and Kari awakening and rising from the Bear pit, but he had not witnessed his partner's death. How foolish and how terrible… His heart wrenched at the thought that his friend was somewhere, cold and dying, far from his him and he died a miserable and lonely death. Tai felt as though he had lost a part of himself right there, and his heart would collapse under the burden of pain it felt. He couldn't cry, he couldn't speak, he didn't move. He lay completely numb to the feelings that overcame him and he began to block it all out.

Outside the hut, the digidestined sat together with the village leader.

"Thank you again for helping us. If it wasn't for you, I don't know what we'd do." Said Ken to the old woman.

"No need to worry, son." Said the village leader. "It's what our God wants of us; to help you in your quest against Shadow." Her old hands fiddled with the wooden cane and her black eyes slimed at the teens. The old woman was dressed in fine red cloth, which draped over her shoulders like a Shamen's robes. Her hair was stark white and her headdress resembled a rising sun. Her skin was darkened and withered with sun and age, like her smile.

"Your God?" asked Cody.

"Yes, The God of the Sun and the Mountains, the Overseer of Fire and Earth, The Leader of War and the Giver of our life and success." The woman explained happily.

"Ma'am, if this God is so great, why doesn't he do something about Shadow himself?" asked Yolie.

The old woman laughed.

"Young child. Gods can perform great and terrible acts, they perform great miracles or disasters, but they must allow man to create their own course, or they will rule only in the likeness of man." Said the woman, a twinkle in her eyes.

"The likeness of man?" Veemon inquired. "Lady, you're confusing me."

The old woman chuckled.

"The likeness of man, meaning the Gods would be no better than human rulers. Emperors, Kings, Monarchs, all of them rule with greed and power running through their minds. A God rules with Love and thought for their people, like ours."

"Tai's awake. I just gave him his food." Said Matt, sitting the with group. "I told him about Augumon.

"How did he take it?" asked Izzy.

"He couldn't even speak…." Said Matt, holding his head in his hands.

The old woman touched Matt's shoulder.

"My son, you needn't worry about your friend he is alive and will be well. The loss you all feel is, as is all, the will of our God."

"Well you God's fucked up." Matt stormed off in a rage. Gabumon chased after him into the village.

The woman was silent and sighed.

"Sorry about him, he's just real upset is all. We're all a little shaken from before." Sid Izzy.

"I understand you perfectly, my child." Said the old woman and smiled at him. "But, you can take it from me, our God has a real surprise in store for your ruby-eyed friend. She lives and breathes, like a human might, but there is something more. Humans have no reason to live, no aspiration. To grow and have children is not a worthwhile aspiration in many eyes. However, to fight, to find one's self… This is something to fight for. Your friend will battle her rage and find herself along the way. In time, she may even learn forgiveness. I would warn you; however, that whatever sin has been performed against her will be rightly punished. She will seek out the ones who brought her harm and re-create the sin. You must be careful, children. I sense a deviousness in your friend, and I'm not sure how she will come through." The old woman said solemnly.

Everyone was silent a moment.

"Do you have wolves here?" Asked Davis suddenly. The group looked at him. He was tired and his eyes were dark from lack of sleep and plenty I worry. His mind was still set on Sonya.

"Why, I should hope not. This is Leopard territory, wolves do not come near here." Said the old woman.

"We saw paw prints on the shore." Said Davis.

"Well, that is a problem, isn't it? Where were they leading?"

"To the Sea. The prints lead out on the water." Davis looked to the sea. The others then remembered the tracks they had seen, which had transformed from Wolf tracks to human prints and walked across the water's surface.

"What kind of wolf does that?" Asked Gomamon.

"Oh my… on the water you say…. Well, this best be taken to the Mountains. It means the Wolf Lords have been here."

"The Wolf lords?"

"Yes, Sheba, Tojima, and a new Leader; A young boy I understand. The word has traveled far across the seas and forests. The new Warlords of each Deity have been revealed, and they're being trained to kill. I hear that the warlord of the Fire Clan is already ruthless in battle." Said the old woman as if they were talking about the weather.

The digidestined looked at each other.

"Aren't you afraid?" asked Cody.

"Of course not. Our God will keep us protected. We only need to worry if the barbarians come across our borders." The old woman smiled.

"Who is the new Wolf Lord?" Asked Davis, returning the conversation.

"Oh, I'm not sure what his name is. But, he's a young man, blond, and has the bluest eyes I've ever seen."

"So you've seen him?" Asked Hawkmon.

"Only a glimpse, once when I was travelling through the White Forest. I saw him talking to himself. He was very upset and very angry… Something about one of his friends being killed. I had no clue he was the Boy the Wolves had chosen to lead them, or I would have captured him and brought him to the mountain." The old woman said. "It appears, though, that he has returned."

"When was he appointed leader?"

"Half a week ago, perhaps? I know little of the boy, dears. However, this is also when the Lions' Fire Lord was raised. You can bet there'll be a storm coming."

There was a shout from behind the old woman and everyone turned to look.

A dark skinned man ran toward them with fear in his eyes. He stopped, trembling.

"Tik'roll niu dy la mahl, kahl maala!" he spoke native top the woman. She listened grimly.

"You children seem to be right. Wolves are being sighted nearby. This must be taken to the Mountain temples. Do you wish to come?" the old woman asked.

"We have to make sure Tai and the Digimon have enough strength to fight or run." Said Cody.

The old woman nodded in understanding and turned to he frightened man.

"Khral." And they left for the mountains.

"Weird. I'm never comfortable when people talk about religion like that." Said Yolie.

"Do you think their God would actually do anything?" asked Ken.

"In this world, God might actually be a real physical manifestation. Who knows?" said Izzy.

"Should we see Tai now?" Asked Veemon.

"Yea, let's go." Said Davis absently, entering the tent.

Tai was picking at his food absently, lost in his own dark world. He had dark rings under his eyes and his hair was greatly disheveled. They knew he thought about Kari.

"Tai, how are you feeling?" asked Izzy.

"I shouldn't be here. I wasn't supposed to live…." He muttered in response.

"Don't say that." Said Hawkmon.

"Yeah, we wouldn't know what to do without you, Tai. Don't talk like you've given up." Said Davis, clenching his fists.

Tai said nothing.

"Tai, do you remember what happened to you out in the Woods?" asked Ken.

"Jagar came. Sonya left with the Gryphon…. Jagar attacked us… that's all I remember." Tai said.

"Sonya was kidnapped?" Davis gritted his teeth.

"No, she betrayed us, Davis. She was with Shadow all along." Tai sighed. "We never should have trusted her. She knew that Shadow was coming, She knew that T.K and Kari were going to be taken, she knew that the whole thing was a set up."

"But… T.K is Sonya's twin, she would never turn on him like that…." Yolie said.

"Unless he knew also…." Cody included. There was a silence.

"Could it be they were all set against us?" Izzy thought aloud. "I mean, maybe there was something interconnected force that caused this. One of the demons, perhaps?"

"I don't know, but when I find out, I'm gong to kill it." Tai said, getting out of the cot, but fell into the others' arms.

"You shouldn't move, you're still badly hurt." Gomamon stated as the others caught him.

"We have to go and find Shadow. He's the one behind this, I know it!" Tai yelled, stammering to the door.

"We won't go anywhere with your injuries. Think with your head, Tai!" Izzy exclaimed.

"But I have to find Kari! I have to apologize to her, and let her know it was all a mistake. I need to know she's alright." Tai began to break and sob.

"Tai, we won't be able to do anything with your injuries. You'll never make it to the plains with wounds like those." Said Yolie softly.

Tai couldn't listen through his grief.

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T.K watched as Tojima handled the glass ball in his hands. He tossed, caught, twisted, and twirled the ball with grace and skill; making it appear to glide through his hands as if gravity did not exist.

"Where'd you learn to do that?" T.K finally asked.

"An old friend taught me, and years of practice. Had quite a few with nothing to do." Tojima answered.

"Really…?"

"Yep. It gets boring in Limbo. Watching the world through a glass ball is cool for the first couple of days, but it gets real tiring fast." Toima said, tossing the ball in the air once more.

Sorano appeared through the trees, looking around. She looked up at Tojima and walked toward him with her paws on her hips.

"I've been looking for that." She said, taking the ball from him. She snatched it out of the air as he nearly caught it.

"Hey, I was playing with that." Tojima complained.

"Childish games, one such as yourself should not be found playing such things. You should be teaching Takeru here about the importance of battle and leadership." Sorano argued.

"I am. I'm teaching him the importance of balancing life in one's hands. Give me the ball."

"It seems you're tossing your own life around, Boy." Sorano began to growl.

T.K could feel the pull of seniority between the two, knowing a mental battle of authority was being played here.

"Oh Quitcher Bitchin' you two!" came Knox's gnarled voice.

"Do they always argue like this?" Asked T.K.

"Yeah, there's a power struggle there. They're both trying to lead the same pack, not a very good deal for two separate personalities." Knox sighed and turned to the blond.

"Come with me, boy. I need to show ya somethin'."

T.K stood and walked with the old wolf away from the still bickering pair.

"Boy, what do you know about leadership?" Knox asked after they were away from the noise.

"Well, I feel leadership is a task that should be handled delicately, lest your group mutinies… A good leader would minimize the fatality in battle, but take their losses and turn it against the enemy…. That's really the extent of it." T.K answered.

Knox raised a brow, not looking at the boy.

"You seem to have a decent sense in ya. With training, you'll make a considerable leader. We'll start now." Knox suddenly threw a staff in T.K's direction. T.K caught it with surprise and looked at the old wolf.

"Now then lad, show me what'cha can do." And he ran at the blond with brute force.

T.K in utter surprise held the staff in defense and tried to estimate the wolf's moves. Knox slashed with his claws and jumped in the air, kicking at T.K repeatedly. T.K dodged each blow with surprising Grace. Knox repeated his actions in double time, but T.K was able to estimate and attack according to what he observed. He ducked from the claws and as he jumped once more, T.K uppercut the wolf with the staff, sending him tumbling backwards. Knox rubbed his chin and stood.

"Very good, sonny. Now, variation!" And he attacked once more, being careful not to repeat any movements.

T.K knew that Knox would continue after him with something different each time, and knew he couldn't merely observe. He blocked every attack and found an opening. He ducked a high kick and slid between the Nightwalkers legs. He swept at a lew with the staff and jabbed with rapid repeat at his back. The wolf fell, but caught himself and round-housed T.K in the jaw. The blond fell backward, losing his grip on the weapon. Knox attacked once more and T.K, by instinct rolled out of the way and jumped on the wolf's back. He grabbed him around the neck and tightened his grip. The wolf knelt, signaling the boy to release him.

"Can you break someone's neck without fear?" Knox asked after a moment.

"Uh… I never tried it." T.K answered, feeling awkward with the random and casual tone the wold produced.

"You shall, sooner or later. You seem to be tougher in battle than I thought. Now, on to blades" Knox grinned maliciously.

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An Iron Axe crashed down on the wooden block with splintering force. Kari brought the Axe back over her shoulder and swung to her side at another block to her left.

She jumped back as several arrows flew and landed at her feet. She threw the Axe and it boomeranged at the source of the arrows and returned, covered in blood and flesh.

She ran ahead at a group of Bobcats and attacked with powerful melee force, taking each of them down. She stood and walked down the wooded path to her next obstacle, wondering where the next trap would await her. Suddenly, several wooden mannequins popped from the leaves of the ground, wielding weapons of some sort. Kari kicked the closest in the chest, sending it across the path and stormed to the rest. More splintered wood flew through the air and she passed the broken dolls.

Anger, Hatred, and image after image of dark memories passed through her every step she took. She could not find happiness, she could not find joy, she could not find one solitary moment she hadn't found a trick set or a trap lain. Her whole life, she found ditches and stone walls in her way, stopping her form something. She felt regret and it fueled her anger. Never would she please her mother, and she tore at a fallen tree. Never would she live up to society's expectations, and she sliced another doll in half. Never would she trust another person other than her new kin, and she imaged the next mannequin as Tai; the one she trusted above all else, and he tried to kill her.

She screamed in pure, unadulterated Rage and ran at the next obstacle blindly, tearing it to shreds. In her rage, she lost her weapon and commenced in tearing the dolls apart with her hands and teeth. She could find no reason in her mind why the dolls should continue to own a shape or any life it might have had or gained. She only cared to cause it any pain she could muster for her own heart. Soon, there was little left and Kari picked up her weapon and continued. She felt a slight relief from her pains after the blindness, but only a slight.

Before she knew, she was finished with the training session and she looked around. Jagar walked up to her, almost cautiously, and touched her shoulder.

"Lass, you've done well these past days. Lady Karakin believes you may be ready to join in battle." He said. Kari's expression didn't change, though inside she was dancing happily. Finally, she could be of use and express her anger on the field. Jagar sensed her feelings and gave a toothy grin.

"Come Lass. I wish to speak with you." And they two walked away from the training field.

"What do you wanna talk about?" Kari asked. She felt warmer with the Lion around. She had learned in her time with the Pride that Jagar was very soft at heart and kindly to those around him. He was very wise and cunning, as well, showing he was an invaluable member to Karakin. He asked as an older brother might. To Kari, this seemed ironic, but felt a strong sense of love and trust for the old lion than she had with Tai.

Jagar watched her with his emerald eyes for a moment, then stopped them at the top of a Plateau where the rounds kept watch.

"Lass, how do you find Karakin?" he asked.

"She's wonderful, strong, doesn't depend on anyone, she's like a hero." Kari answered.

"Do you understand what she has in mind for you?"

Kari shook her head.

"She is complicated to understand fully, but she is also simple. Karakin is one who runs on pure spontaneous enjoyment, not meticulous planning and coordinating. Her mental abilities exceed such things and she will act on pure instinct. Much like you, my dear. Her plans are consuming and simple, and they always follow through. If there is a mishap, she pulls us out swiftly and easily. Her plans for you are great, and you will help us to undermine all opposition permanently. You are very important, lassie."

Kari smiled with delight and flattery at his words.

"Do you really think so? Do you really think I can pull this off?"

"Of course. You're just as intelligent as she is, and just as powerful and mind driven. You could match Karakin's skills with work and effort, which is more than I can say for most of the Clans." The two laughed.

Kari saw a pair of Hyena's walk past the bottom of the plateau and looked at t he Lion.

"What are they doing here?" she asked. Jagar looked as well and bared his teeth. I'm not sure. Let us see." The two ran down the curved stone to the village they camped in. Jaganu was in their sights and they stopped. In his presence were the lions from the Tower in the Orenda Village; Tact and Xantar.

"What is your rush, old man?" Xantar questioned, causing Kari to bare he teeth.

"Hyenas have been spotted." Jagar said, ignoring the comment.

"Hyenas? Why would they be coming here?" Asked Tact.

"Who cares? They'll get ripped apart before they reach the gates." Xantar growled, annoyed by the news.

"No. They're here for Karakin. They have called a meeting wither her, They're expected." Jaganu said, his voice deep and dark.

There were growls and roars, alarming the group. Kari looked over to the sound and saw the Hyenas walking through a path of wild cats, all sneering and growling at him. Lions, Cheetahs, Leopards, Bobcats, Ocelots, Panthers, and more stared down the two Hyenas from the Trees and the ground. The Hyenas seemed to shrink a little, but remembered why they were there. Jagar and Jaganu greeted the dogs.

"What is your purpose, Dogs?" Jagar Questioned, hardness becoming his voice.

"To meet with the Lady Karakin. We have appointment." One of the Hyenas said.

"No one greets the Lady without approval." Jagar growled.

"Wait." Came a soft voice from behind them and everything quieted. Karakin stood at the door of her hut with a Red Kimono Robe draped over her delicate frame.

"They are expected here. Gunner, Coal, I believe. Come in." She stepped aside and the Hyenas snickered at their passing.

The cats all growled with discomfort.

"Why would the Lady meet with the Dogs? They're our enemy? What's the meaning of this, Jaganu?!" Xantar inquired.

"I cannot say." Jaganu said and turned away. Xantasr Grabbed him by the arm and pulled him back.

"You will tell me or-"

There was a roar from Jaganu and Jagar. Jagar sliced at Xantasr with his claws, sending him to the ground in a bloody pile.

"You would be wise to watch your tongue, cub!" He snarled. Jaganu nodded his thanks to Jagar and left. Tact and Xantar left, ears folded back in agitation.

"They will mutiny. I can tell." Jagar said and turned to leave with Kari.

"Oh, Jagar, Kari." Came the soft voice behind them. The two turned and Saw Karakin at her door, signaling them to join her in the hut. They obeyed, cautious and curious as to what she was discussing with the Hyenas.

"Gunner, Coal, this is my most trusted Wise Man in the Northern Territories, Jagar." She introduced. The Dogs and Lion nodded in greeting.

"And This, Karakin gripped Kari's shoulders, "Is our hope for victory." Kari felt a flutter in her chest and she bowed.

"Kari." She said and looked back up at them.

"So, this is the human child you told us of." The Gray Hyena stated, quirking his head in observation and interest. "My, she is pretty." He her gave a toothy grin, making her withdraw internally.

Jagar coughed, bringing their attention to the issue at hand.

"My Lady, is there something you need us for?" he asked.

"Why, Yes Jagar. These two Creatures have some interesting news for us that would help our forces." Karakin looked at the Hyenas. "Or, be the end of us. I would like you to interpret them for me, darling." Karakin said. The Hyenas shifted nervously where they sat.

"Yes, We would like to join the Blood Harvesters in their battle against the Nightwalkers." Said the Brown Hyena.

"Why?" Jagar asked, curious why Karakin would ask Jagar to do such a thing since she was highly capable of reading them herself.

"The leader is a child, a mere boy with no experience in fighting or leading! The cards are all in your hands, and they play nicely to victory." Said the Grey Hyena.

"Coal, you know very well the aspects of battle. One does not need to a tactical genius to win a fight." Karakin said, looking down on the two with a superior smile. She read them like a child's book, understanding fully why they were there, as did Jagar. He realized, then, why they were called into the meeting. She was showing Kari what animals they were up against, to have her compare intelligence in the enemy's side. He held back a laugh at the humor in her actions, for she was holding back her laughter as well.

"I'm well aware of that, Miss. But, we stand by what we said. There is little comfort for Victory, and we only work for the strongest leader." The Brown Hyena, Gunner.

"Perhaps we shall consider this alignment." said Karakin with a playful smile and childish voice. She looked at Jagar. "What do you think, Jagar?"

"There is a possibility of expansion. I should discuss it with Jaganu. After all, he leads the North Clans." Jagar snickered. The Hyenas caught on to their joke and began to tremble.

"Kari dear, how do you feel?" Karakin asked in the brunette's ear. Kari had read the Hyenas as well. They were sketchy, but she found sincerity in their voices. They hated to lose and they honestly thought that joining the Blood Harvesters would glorify their names. She would have said no, had the thought of military expansion not crossed her mind.

"Of course." She said, a smile playing on her lips as well.

"It seems we reach agreement." Karakin said with fake glee. Her beautiful smile melted away to a scowl however.

"You shall tell your troops to join by the end of three days. Bring allies and weapons.

Oh, and Boys." She turned to the Hyenas, who, in their fit of joy, had forgotten their danger. "If I find you to be traitorous in any way, I will string you the stones and let the birds tear at your heart." She said heartily and left.

The Hyenas had stopped and trembled once more, realizing what they had gotten themselves into. Kari and Jagar followed Karakin out of the hut, watching her laugh lightly.

"Why play, Karakin? They were serious about joining us." Asked Jagar.

"I know, darling. I was just having fun. But I stand by what I said." Karakin said, smile ever present. "I can' afford to have a traitor in my house. If It's the case, though, we can eat well with the Hyenas on our table." And she laughed, showing her strait white teeth.

Kari noticed how long and sharp her canines were.

"Darling, I understand that you are doing quite well in training. How do you feel about joining a battle?" Karakin asked Kari.

"Ready." Said Kari.

"Very good. The Nightwalkers have taken one of our suppliers in the White Forest. So, we'll take one of theirs. And Eye for Two Eyes I always say. We'll hit them where it hurts."

"Where does it hurt?" Kari asked, curious.

"There is a Nightwalker support in the Western Regions. The Satie and the Yatacyn are in a bit of a strain right now. We will side with the Yatacyn and taker out the traitorous bitch!" Karakin laughed, looking out into her fantasy as if nothing else was there. She had an arm around Kari as she spoke and her grip was slowly crushing Kari's shoulders.

"Just the Staie?" Kari asked, hoping it would take the pressure off her shoulders.

"No, not just Chloe, The Koryn, although they may claim neutrality, are also sided with the Dogs. I can smell it. They need to be taken out. Once these two powers are destroyed, it will give the Nightwalkers less of a chance to gain battle technology from them. That and I will feel much happier in Killing Hyperion and Chloe. They just need to die." Karakin explained.

"Milady, I must attend to the Domestics. I will see you later tonight." Said Jagar.

"Actually, Jagar," Karakin started. "I understand you have some new recruits."

"Yes Ma'am. From the Southern Regions." Said Jagar.

"We will come with you to greet your Domestics." Karakin took Kari's wrist and carried her along with Jagar to the Domestic Troops.

"Why are they called the Domestics?" Asked Kari.

"House cats, darlings. They can take the form of a normal, human loving house cat and get into villages and homes. They gather intelligence form the inside. It rarely works on the intelligent, but who can refuse a sweet little face like theirs?" Karakin said.

They arrived in another clearing overlooking the sea. The Troops were lined up against a rock face facing the water.

Jagar and Karakin walked in front of the troops, inspecting each character. Kari stayed on the end and looked at the cats. They were house cats, Persians, Bombay's, Calicos, Siamese, tabby's, and every other kind of cat. Karakin grinned and stopped at an old female Black Cat. She wore Jade armor with Pearls and beads. Her golden eyes stared ahead at the Sun.

"You must be…Luna. Our oldest recruit." She looked up at the Tabby next to Luna. He was a large Cat with a Buddah belly and a blank Stare.

"Bowser… Ma'am." Jagar said to her.

"What, did a nine-year old name him?" Karakin questioned and moved to the final cat. It was a young White Persian with One Blue eye and one Golden Brown. He didn't seem to know better than to look at Karakin in the eyes. She raised a brow.

"And you are?"

"Zephyr Ma'am."

"How old are you?"

"A year, Ma'am."

"Why are you here?"

"To fight and Gather intelligence for the Lady Karakin, Ma'am."

Karakin looked at Jagar.

"He's awfully Young, Milady. I don't believe he should be in the Army yet."

"No!" Zephyr burst, making the other two look at him intensely. He shrunk for a moment, knowing he had spoken out of turn, but stood strait once more.

"I am ready to fight. I've trained myself and I'm ready to do this! I know I can if you give me the chance, Ma'am! I can get intelligence from the Wolves themselves if you let me!" He said, knees shaking slightly. Karakin Grinning and clapped him on the shoulder.

"He seems ready to me, Jagar. He will do well in training." She laughed and stood before the whole Division.

"My Soldiers! You have a noble duty before you. The Lions fight in the fields, The Leopards fight in the Trees, the Bobcats fight in the Mountains, but you fight in the Enemy's homes! You have the most important and most dangerous duty of all. You have been chosen for your intellect, your mind, and your absolutely adorable faces!" The Soldiers couldn't help but laugh, making Kari smile as well. "You will go into these villages, you will cuddle your way into their homes as sweetly and innocently as you possibly can, and you will destroy them from the inside out. You will be cute and you will be vicious. You will be humble and you will be victorious!" The Soldiers Cheered.

"I'm not sure how you will return, if you will return. But the information you gather is crucial to bringing the end of this war. We will be the superior force in this white world. Then, we will be the Superior force in the next world, and the next, and the next, until we all that is left. Now, Put on your Cute War Faces and Go!" There was a mixture of laughter and Cheering at the end of Karakin's speech.

She walked to Kari, who was holding back her laughter as well.

"You're quite goofy, you know that?"

"Only when I want my Soldiers' moral high and their loyalty strong. I always perform speech like this before a mission."
"But won't they think you're too silly?" Kari asked.

"Not at all. They know me when I'm not this way, and that also keeps them in check."

"Very good." Kari shrugged. "Where are the Domestics going?"

"They will first go to The Satie. Chloe can't resist a kitten and a Calico, and another unit will begin to take over Koryn Villages. Once we have our information, we will strike from the trees." Karakin said, waving off the Soldiers as they departed.

'Maybe this way I can find Tai.' Kari thought malevolently.

"All in due Time, darling." Karakin said, smile never faltering.

"All in due Time."

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"I've found you!" Came a voice from the door of Tai's Hut.

The digidestined turned and saw Gennai standing in the doorway.

"Gennai! What are you doing here?" asked Yolie.

"Saving you." Gennai said. He talked quietly and seemed jittery and nervous.

"We need to leave here now."

"But, we don't have the strength to leave, Gennai. The Digimon are still too weak." Said Davis.

"I found Whamon, he's out in the bay waiting for us. He'll take us away from here. Hurry." Gennai said and everyone ran to the Bay. Matt and Davis helped Carry Tai down across the sand to the Whale in the Water.

"Hurry, Digidestiend." Said Whamon, opening his mouth. Everyone stepped into the Digimon's jaws and they took off into the Ocean.

"Why would we need saving, Gennai? What's going on?" Cody asked.

"Do you know what this place is? You're in Blood Harvester Territory. These People worship Karakin, the Demon that was exorcised from Kari. They know who you are and are plotting against you now." Gennai answered. There was a silence.

"That's the God they were talking about?" Yolie wondered to herself.

"It must be. To some, Demons are Gods." Hawkmon said.

"The villagers in the area were gathering weapons and armies. I don't know why, but they're ready to fight and you would have been thrown right in the middle of it. We need to find the other Leaders and plan our next move." Gennai said.

"What about T.K and Kari?" Asked Patamon suddenly. "The woman at the village said that the Creatures have new leaders. Is it them?" the digimon's eyes were brimmed with tears and worry.

Gennai found he couldn't look Patamon or the others in the face.

"Yes. It's true. Kari has been taken by the Blood Harvesters as a general, as has T.K with the Nightwalkers."

There was a silence.

Finally, after the searching, the wondering, the fear… They had been taken. The Prophecy rang in each head, brimming hope to recover their friends, but this gave them little hope to recovering the friends they had lost.

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Kari's Golden Armor shined in the setting sun. Her hair was tied back in a royal geisha wear and her face was covered with a War Mask. Its evil smirk mirrored her feelings toward the battle and knew she would prove herself. Once this battle was one, she was to recover what was lost to her and Karakin. She shook with excitement.

"Kari. You will fight and you kill these creatures Shadow has locked before his castle." Karakin said, circling her as she spoke.

"You will inform Shadow of your love for his battle and desperation to join him. He will accept you, for he will know I am with you. Once we are inside his fortress, we will commence in destroying his settlement. Do you understand?"

"Yes." Kari said.

"As we do this, the Domestics will return with their information of the surrounding supporters and have them torn apart. He will be rendered weak, and we will strike." Karakin finished, stopping before her.

"And when that fails?" Kari asked.

Karakin smirked.

"Make it up as you go, Darling."

---

The setting sun glared through the trees at the soldiers under the canopy of the Forest. Their Silver armor glistened in the Green forest light, giving and ethereal look to the Hellish sight. Wolfs, Coyotes, Jackals, Hyenas, and more, sun breeds and moon breeds alike, all stood before T.K and Tojima in united excitement.

"You will battle against the creatures Shadow has chained at his fortress." Came Sheba's voice from behind T.K. He listened intently, happy he was finally able to fight for the wolves.

"Once they're defeated, you will announce your interest in joining Shadow's reign and be accepted into his dwelling." Sheba circled to the front.

"Once there, you will commence in searching for the item the demon Karakin has lost and retrieve it for us. Once we have the Fire Relic, we will be ten times as powerful, and we will finally annihilate the Blood Harvesters. Shadow will be aware of Tojima's presence, but let him be aware. This will get him to tell you more and more about whatever plans he has." Sheba finished.

"And if this fails?" T.K asked.

"It's already planned." Sheba smiled.

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Sonya couldn't tell if the feeling she had was from T.,K or an overall excitement, but she knew that something was coming. A fight, the beginning of a War. She looked to the gray skies above the glass ceiling and prayed.

'I don't know how this will turn out…but Mother Spirit, please guide the hands of my brothers. Let everything work as preceded.'

Perhaps this would be more interesting than originally planned.

Sonya smiled at the dim sky to her invisible God, who, she would later find, would never smile back again.

Yeah, my computer's being a real bastard. Please review. It's a little choppy, I know, but still... please bear with me, school's been hectic lately....

See you in the Sequel!