A/N: All right, time we close the book on this story. With Halloween around the corner, Daimaomon prepares to give our heroes one big scare with his last destructive attack. How do they escape this predicament?

Guess you'll find out. Enjoy.

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Daimaomon's Conquest

Final Act: Daimaomon's Last Stand

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Digital World/Outskirts of Server/Devil's Castle

At the wake of Daimaomon's destructive wave, most of what used to be his kingdom was cleared and left in ruins. Breathing hard, Daimaomon expended most of his power just to wipe out his foes. With a cackle, the Demon King relished in his victory.

"It's over..." Daimaomon panted, cackling between deep breaths. Then, his eyes caught white auras of light shining through the smoldering debris clouds. "That light... no, it couldn't be...?!" His eyes shot wide open as Kari Kamiya stood bathed in white light.

(Cue Dragonball OST – Piccolo Daimao no Kyoufu (2:13-3:20))

Opening her eyes, Kari emerged covered in pure white light. Her Crest of Light glowed ever so brightly. Her light helped save Tai, TK, WarGreymon, Leomon, and the angels from getting wiped out from the Daimao-ku Crusher blast.

That brat's light again! She saved them from my blast?! Impossible they should've been killed at this close range! Daimaomon seethed in thought.

A calm smile adorned Kari's face as she addressed him in the otherworldly tone. "You had your chance to finish us, but you've squandered it thanks to your own pride."

"Whoever you are, do not talk down to the one destined to take over this world!" Daimaomon retorted, preparing to blast her, but Angemon and Angewomon intercepted it in time.

Angemon deflected the blast toward a large mountain range far off. In one shot, the blast wiped the mountain range off the map and deleted it.

"Fools! Do you not see what could've happened to you had that light not protected you?!" Daimaomon bellowed. "Now I have more reason to take the Crests of Light and Hope. Once converted to Darkness and Despair, nothing can stop me from absolute conquest of this world and other Digital Worlds beyond the stars!"

"We won't let you!" Angemon protested as he and Angewomon flew head to cut Daimaomon off.

(End theme)

(Cue Dragonball OST – Piccolo Daimao no Kyoufu (1:07-2:12))

The Demon King floated off the ground and tightly clenched his fists. His body crackled with electrical surges while his muscles contracted. Clenching his teeth, the demonic villain let out a menacing growl followed by grunts. Angemon and Angewomon flew right up to attack him.

WarGreymon recovered, sitting up and letting out pained grunts; "Angemon, Angewomon..."

Leomon sat up barely making out the situation.

Daimaomon waved his hands, sweeping both angels back with a shockwave. The angels buckled from the immense force and sent crashing to the ground.

Kari quivered frightfully but maintained an angry look on her face. She gazed over her unconscious brother and TK. Tears fell from her eyes and pelted the boys' faces. Not wanting them to see her cry, she wiped off her tears.

I can't let this go on! Kari thought as the Crest of Light hanging from her neck came to life again and glowed profusely. She noticed the pink light leaking out from her Crest and covering the two boys. She spoke in the otherworldly tone again. "Yes, with this light I can heal you two Chose. If have any hope of stopping Daimaomon, then we must stand together. All three of us, including Kari." Closing her eyes, she tapped into her Crest of Light's reserves and focused. "Crest of Light, heed my call and heal Kari's loved ones."

With that, the Crest of Light responded to the being's whim and bathed the two boys in pink light. Whatever wounds Tai received were instantly healed.

"It's working," 'Kari' smiled and watched the boys stir. "Yes and now awake."

The first to awake was TK. The child sat up and caressed his head trying to remember what happened.

"What just happened? Last I remember, I was in the cage…? Huh, Kari?!" TK immediately came to and sighted Kari next to him. "You got out! And hey I'm free, too!"

"Glad you're ok, TK," the Bearer of Light smiled as her white light faded. She veered over to see Tai sitting up.

"TK? Kari? Man, am I glad you two are ok," Tai said, rubbing the back of his head. He turned as Kari hopped over to him and hugged her brother. "Kari?"

"Am I glad to see you awake!"

"Me, too, sis," the Bearer of Courage said, returning a hug and patting her back. "But, what happened? Last I checked, I thought we were still in that castle?"

"I'll tell you later. WarGreymon and the others are in big trouble now!" Kari turned Tai and TK to the four Digimon facing down Daimaomon.

Upon seeing Daimaomon's immense size, Tai was flabbergasted. "Gah, did he just get bigger?!"

"Look at the size of him!" TK exclaimed.

"We need to help them, Tai! Oh, we could use our Crests! Oh, Daimaomon can be hurt by Angemon and Angewomon's attacks!" The Bearer of Light recalled, gazing down her own Crest of Light.

The Bearer of Courage concurred and looked up WarGreymon had just thrown a Terra Force at Daimaomon. He grabbed his Crest of Courage and put on his game face. "Then, sis, you and TK are the key to Daimaomon's butt whooping. Try tapping into you Crests, guys!" He encouraged both his sister and TK. "Let's give this jerk what he wants, but he better be careful what he wishes for."

Both TK and Kari shared smiles and nodded.

"We'll give it our best, Tai!" TK replied.

"Watch us do our thing!" added Kari.

(End theme)

With that, the two kids grasped their Crests and tapped into their Crest energies.

"Better do the same," Tai grasped his Crest, too. Crest of Courage, help my sister and TK gather their courage to call upon the deep powers of their crests. Combined with my Crest of Courage, give is a miracle! Let that miracle be enough to stop Daimaomon once and for all! This monster can't be allowed to take over this world.

(Cue Final Fantasy I OST – Last Battle)

Soon as Tai tapped into his crest, the trio's Crests sent beams directly to the Digimon. The Digimon paused as they saw the Courage, Light, and Hope symbols materialize from the beams. Daimaomon quickly sighted the glowing symbols and growled.

"Curses! They're delving into their Crests!" Daimaomon snarled, readily pointing his fingers and preparing to blast the three kids, but WarGreymon dove in and batted the beams down.

"No, you don't!" WarGreymon snapped.

"Those Crests belong to me!" As long as those brats wielding the Light and Hope Crests remain alive, they'll continue to tap until they and their Crests hit their potential!" The Demon King gritted his teeth, seething. "The girl especially has a power beyond your comprehension. Her power will counterbalance the darkness! To ensure I rule this world, I must kill her and the boy!"

"You're no different from Myotismon" Angewomon rebuked against the Demon King. "We won't let you harm Kari or any of the other children!"

"You will never get past us!" Angemon exclaimed.

"Your fates have now been sealed!" Daimaomon declared as he powered up.

"Tai! Kids! You have to get away from here now!" Leomon beckoned the Chosen out of there.

"It's too late to save them now! Die, children!" Daimaomon waved his hand, sending an immense shockwave to knock the Chosen away.

Much to Daimaomon's dismay, WarGreymon hastily flew up and interceded Daimaomon's direct attack. Crossing his arms and bracing himself for impact, WarGreymon took the shockwave head-on. While WarGreymon distracted Daimaomon, the Chosen forged their Crest energies and formed a protective barrier over them.

Daimaomon gaped, catching the Chosen trio's actions. "Damn it! Out of the way!" He tried to blast WarGreymon back, but Leomon hit Daimaomon's back with a lion-faced projectile. He stumbled forward and grunted. "Aurgh!"

WarGreymon! It's me, Tai! Listen up! Tai somehow linked his mind with WarGreymon using his Crest.

WarGreymon turned around and casted his sights on his human partner. Tai? How are you able to link a telepathic message to me? Wait, did the Crest enable this?

Looks to be, but listen to me. TK and Kari are transferring their Crests' powers to Angemon and Angewomon! By doing this, they'll make their Digimon plenty strong to land the final blow to this monster! I need you and Leomon to keep him busy in the mean time!

Nodding, WarGreymon complied and shifted over to Leomon, who picked up his sword. Ok, Tai. That shouldn't be a problem as long as Daimaomon doesn't inflict another one of those hand motions.

Right. I'm counting on you, buddy. Tai then closed off his mental link with WarGreymon. Withdrawing his hand from his Crest, the Bearer of Courage couldn't hardly believe what the Crest allowed him to do. "Man, what a trip."

After Tai closed his mental link with him, WarGreymon beckoned to Leomon.

"So, it's back to the direct approach?" Leomon asked.

"That's right. Let's make this one count!"

With that, WarGreymon glided across to engage Daimaomon once again. Leomon followed WarGreymon ahead. Daimaomon launched himself forward and narrowly missed a double lariat on them both. The warrior duo hopped over Daimaomon. WarGreymon rebounding by spinning around and landing a Brave Tornado into Daimaomon. Leomon quickly unleashed a flurry of punches all over the Demon King.

"That's it, guys! Keep it up!" Tai encouraged them "TK, Kari, now!"

TK and Kari grasped their Crests and released beams of light to their partners.

"Angemon/Angewomon!" TK and Kari shouted in unison. "Use the power of our Crests to take down Daimaomon once and for all!"

The angels absorbed the Crest energies flowing through their bodies. The quick Crest boosts augmented the angels enough to give them a fighting chance against Daimaomon. Angemon became bathed in golden light with the Hope symbol emblazoned on his chest. Likewise, Angewomon was covered in a similar aura but pink and wearing the Light symbol on her torso.

TK and Kari nodded to one another.

"Ready to do this, Kari?"

"Yeah!"

Two arrows materialized in the angel's hands. They were similar to the arrows the angels shot Tai and Matt with to activate their Crests and unlock their Digimon's ability to Warp Evolve.

"Don't these arrows look familiar, Angemon?" Angewomon asked her partner.

"Yes, but these will be the instruments that should defeat Daimaomon," Angemon put on a serious demeanor. "Let's make this count, Angewomon!"

Meanwhile, Daimaomon grabbed WarGreymon and Leomon by their throats. He quickly slammed their heads together and tossed them down. He spat on the two warriors and put his hand down, preparing to blow them away in one shot. However, he sensed sources of holy power emanating behind him. He whirled around and sighted the angel duo wielding their holy arrows.

"What is this?!" Daimaomon gaped. This wretched holy power! No, I took my eyes off them! No matter, I'll correct that! He hastened his flight to catch up to Angemon and Angewomon. He put amassed a demonic black ball and prepared to blast the angels with them, but WarGreymon once again intervened and grabbed Daimaomon's ankle. "Urgh, again?! Why won't you stay down, dog?!"

WarGreymon taunted him. "Woof, woof." He then slashed Daimaomon's ankle.

"Urgh! Damn you!" Daimaomon cringed and hissed. He kicked WarGreymon's face and shot up to attack the angels. "DIE!"

"Now, Angemon!" TK declared.

"Let him have it, Angewomon!" exclaimed Kari.

As the Chosen loudly cheered them, the angel duo flew down with their arrows readily drawn. Not once did Daimaomon flinch and kept pressing on to engage the angels for a final clash. He put both hands out and attempted to stop the angels' attacks.

Angemon and Angewomon adamantly yelled. "It's over for you, Daimaomon!"

"I'll block it!" The Demon King declared. "I WON'T LET YOU WIN!"

"Let you? I'm afraid you're done for! HOLY ARROWS!"

Once the angels channeled their holy powers into these arrows, the arrows grew twice their previous size.

Just as Daimaomon prepared to neutralize the holy arrows, two beams slammed into Daimaomon and dazed him. Daimaomon frantically looked down to see WarGreymon and Leomon with outstretched hands. That was the last straw that tested Daimaomon's patience. This allowed the angels to use their arrows to cut through his demonic aura.

Daimaomon had an outstretched hand ready to stop the arrows. "YOU WON'T GET THROUGH ME, FOOLS! I AM DAIMAOMON, THE DEMON KING!"

"He's got to gamble everything on this one fist! Don't hold back, you two!" Tai exclaimed. "Let him have it!"

"You can do it, Angemon!" TK shouted.

"Don't let up, Angewomon!" Kari cried out.

As the angels drew closer, Daimaomon's eyes widened in shock as the holy arrows pierced through the final layer of his demon aura. Then came an explosion of white light that spread over the vicinity.

Boom!

When it was said and done, Daimaomon's face contorted in pain and his eyes nearly bulged out. The arrows plunged through Daimaomon's lower torso, opening a giant hole . The angels shot through the Demon King and discarded the arrows that dissolved away.

(End theme)

"Yeah, they got him! Angemon, Angewomon, you did it!" Kari cheered them.

"Now that was a finish," TK replied, sitting down relieved and exhausted.

Tai couldn't believe what he witnessed and smiled. "Can't believe they got him! Way to go, Angemon and Angewomon!"

Sitting on his knees and catching his breath, WarGreymon was relieved. "Our distraction paid off. Well done, you two."

Suddenly, the angels' bodies started to regress as they expended all their energies and the Crests' powers to create the arrows. Leomon swiftly caught both Gatomon and Patamon. He handed them back to Kari and TK respectively.

"Thanks, Leomon," TK said, holding Patamon.

Kari took Gatomon and cuddled her. "We did good, Gatomon. And thank you, Leomon. Heard so much about you from Tai."

"It's an honor, Eighth Child," Leomon acknowledged. He gasped and looked up. "The demon's power is rapidly declining!"

"He's done for," WarGreymon muttered as he and Tai stood together watching the gravely wounded Daimaomon still afloat in mid-air.

(Cue Digimon Adventure OST – Taiketsu)

While he stayed afloat, Daimaomon coughed loudly and looked down at the gaping hole in his torso. His vision began blurring. He raced his hands over the gaping hole and looked over his blood-stained palms, straining to speak.

"They went right through me..." Daimaomon coughed loudly, spitting blood. "Unbelievable, I underestimated their strengths. To think that I, the great Daimaomon, would be defeated. Heh. Heh. Nothing I can say… but brilliant." He then grinned, masking his pained look, but continued straining and coughing. "You've all won for now. But, the legacy of the Devil Clan will survive... and when I die, I can't be reborn in Primary Village nor will I go to the after life so easily. My soul will be transferred to a darker realm than this. Expect the remnants of my clan to find any means to grant me a second chance at life... whether that's a few or hundreds of digicycles... no matter what it takes, I'll keep returning... until you all cease to exist!"

Following his last words, the Demon King's face contorted uncontrollably and his body bloated as it exploded.

Ka-Boom!

Everyone nearby braced themselves. WarGreymon and Leomon threw themselves over Tai, TK, Kari, Patamon, and Gatomon to protect them from the shockwave.

(End theme)

"Whew, that was a close one! What a crazy guy to blow himself like that!" Tai exclaimed.

WarGreymon and Leomon uncovered them and took the time to recover.

"But, I did find something odd," WarGreymon recalled Daimaomon's lengthy final vow. "He didn't explode into data and he referred to some dark world."

"Good point. Leomon, he said he wouldn't be sent to Primary Village either. Where would he go?"

"I've heard countless stories that certain demonic Digimon from the Devil Clan are capable reviving if certain members of their clan can devise certain rituals. But, this could likely be a myth as we've just defeated the Devil Clan," Leomon entailed the Chosen and the Digimon. Could be Daimaomon bluffing us. This dark realm... could be anything, but should he return we'll be sure to stop him."

"If he ever shows up, we'll show him whose boss," Tai replied, smiling and patting the little ones: "Heck, Kari and TK really showed us real potential with their Crests.

"Tai, how about we get out of here and meet with the others back at the amusement park? I'm sure they're waiting for us," Kari suggested.

"You're right. Leomon, will you be joining us?"

"I'm afraid I must leave to go heal my injuries and continue with my training. But, I will be available whenever you children need me," the brave warrior replied, waving to them. "Until then, farewell and may our paths cross again."

(Cue Digimon Adventure OST – Happy End)

After swallowing a digi-vitamin and giving the remaining to the others, Leomon hastily dashed off the castle grounds and flies away using the Bukujutsu technique. The warrior was already gone by the time WarGreymon gathered everyone else.

"I don't know about you guys but I sure am beat," yawned TK. "It's been a long day."

"Gotta agree, I'm beat," Kari yawned. "I could use a cat nap like Gatomon."

Gatomon replied sardonically. "Oh, haha, very funny."

"On our way here, we did see some Digimon village before we came here," Tai addressed everyone as he pointed over to a mountain in the distance. Beyond that mountain we'll hit it there. That is if that village hadn't been destroyed during the fight we just had and luckily it didn't look like any of Daimaomon's blasts hit that area."

"I suggest we check it out and see if they can permit us rest for a day," WarGreymon said.

"That sounds like a great idea," TK smiled. "Patamon's already out of it."

Yawning, Patamon curled up in TK's arms. "Sleepy. Those fights exhausted me."

"I just hope we don't keep the others waiting," Kari said.

The Bearer of Courage reassured them. "I'm sure they'll be just fine. Anyway, let's get going. It's getting dark out here."

With that, Tai and his crew hopped on WarGreymon's back. The Mega floated into the air and flew past the ruins of the now defeated Demon King's castle.

(End theme)

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Inside the enemy spaceship

Earlier.

(Cue Dragonball Kai OST – A Power that Cannot Be Defied)

Inside the room where Matt was treated to a dark baptism, the dark figure gazed front row behind glass. He maintained that calm gaze on the boy seated in a chair. Matt's eyes were closed with a device attached to his head and whatever the images were being transmitted into the poor boy's mind was disturbing. The room itself was dimly lit. Matt's face contorted with pain as veins popped over his head. Gabumon was on the ground and thrashing around. He was the first to become subjected to whatever images were displayed through the device. His eyes widened and emitted a dark red glow.

The seated figure chuckled witnessing Matt and Gabumon undergoing their dark conversion. This did not seem like any religious ritual of any sorts, but seemed to be as effective. It would be a matter of time before the Digi-Destined of Friendship succumbs to the darkness. The young boy's mind became instilled with poisonous and unforgiving images, which fed the dark inner ego of his.

Another door opened up within the room where the seated figure witnessed the boy's conversion.

"Ah, Commander Shadramon. How are our fleets doing?"

Shadramon stepped out and answered. "They are progressing well, Lord Burizalor. They have been sent to exactly five planets. We expect those planet's kingdom's to be conquered."

"Excellent."

"How are the boy and his Digimon? Have they been fully baptized to the powers of darkness?"

"You'll be intrigued to know the boy already has darkness within him. This darkness, which I've deemed Yamato, is feeding off the hatred. I was able to exploit his inner turmoil and utilized fake images of his rival. 'Yamato' has been motivated to thrive on violence and destruction of the Bearer of Courage. I even exploited the fool's love for his brother and created alternate scenes of his beloved brother's demise."

Shadramon whistled, seemingly impressed. "Wow, you sure are fueling this boy with rage."

"I intend to push the envelope and hope 'Yamato' will grow ever stronger once the boy fully fully embraces his hate and the powers of darkness. I want him to be an obedient servant once the conversion is complete."

"Ah, he's going to end up as terrible and ruthless as myself," Shadramon chuckled.

"Yes and soon, Yamato will confront his rival and destroy him when he has the chance. Yamato will be my ultimate weapon to purge the worlds across the Digiverse. In fact, I've found the perfect cohort to accompany him and Gabumon."

"Who have you chosen?"

"Sergeant Babimon. Granted, he's not the sharpest knife we have, but what he lacks in high intelligence he makes up with brute force."

"Sergeant Babimon?" Shadramon was at first unsure, but ultimately concurred with the tyrant's choice. "Not bad. I'm sure he'll teach Yamato how to be become a cutthroat. It's going to feel good to have one of the Chosen serving us."

"Indeed, Yamato will be our perfect tool," Burizalor replied. "Anymore details from your latest reports? Any other worlds we've conquered?"

"Nothing except that the Nightmare Special Squad will be returning from Planet Recca."

"Have they purged that world and it's inhabitants?"

"Yes in a matter of two days. Considering how mighty Recca's forces have evolved."

(End theme)

The cool and collective tyrant smirked. "But, nothing compared to our military muscle, Commander Shadramon?"

"No, sir. They never stood a chance against our standing armies."

Burizalor went on. "I've lost count on how many worlds we've purged and conquered during our campaigns. Only the worlds from the Southern quadrant ever gave us trouble, but we were able to eradicate Zhuqiaomon's forces. His Deva mercenaries were forced to retreat to his world after we've done away with their armies. Oh, and how can I forget about the legendary Amazons and their old kingdom? Queen Garudamon never knew what hit her. Unfortunately, the princess Andromedamon escaped when a particular Royal Knight rescued her. Let's see, oh yes, then there were Grypholtes. Their race already has become extinct."

"It's no wonder you destroyed the Digital World of the Northern sector many digital cycles ago."

"Yes and the last remnants of the Digital Knight forces were wiped out thanks in part to me."

Shadramon gritted. "And that good for nothing Taito was forever vanquished from my life. I can safely say that the eastern sector will soon fall under our rule!" He paused and noticed Matt sitting up from his seat. "Ah, good timing. He's finally come to, Lord Burizalor."

Burizalor replied as the glass shield slid down to let him through. "Allow me to address him first, Shadramon."

As you wish, milord."

(Cue Digimon Adventure OST – Hashiru Senritsu)

With that, the one named Burizalor floated inside the chamber and descended near Matt's location. Matt slowly lifted his face and came into eye-to-eye contact with the tyrant. The boy breathed a few heavy breaths and wiped the sweat from his face having gone what was forever enduring a seemingly endless nightmare.

"How are you, Yamato? Did you embrace the darkness?"

Matt still breathing hard and unable to yet address the tyrant.

"I take it you were overwhelmed with the conversion procedure. You're just the second human to become seduced by the darkness I've ever seen," Burizalor explained. "The human before you, Cyrus, had a stronger will and easily embraced the darkness. You unlike him are trying your hardest to resist, but there's no need to. Let it all go. Embrace the hatred and allow the other you to feed off your anger. Once you kill your rival, you have my permission to bring your brother to be converted. It'd be a pleasure to have two of the Chosen serving me. Together, we can crush any resistance put against us."

Once again, Matt said nothing to appease Burizalor.

"Come now, Yamato. It's time to embrace your new destiny. Abandon this Chosen Child facade and become one of my loyal right hand men. Your best days are ahead of you, Yamato," the tyrant spoke in an evil tone masked by an elegant politeness. "We shall crush our enemies and spread fear across the Digital Universe. Nobody will ever dare to oppose us."

"…"

"What is your answer, Yamato Ishida?"

Lifting his head up to face the overlord, Matt's eyes flashed a sinister orange flare. His pupils dilated and turned red briefly before they became pale. The darkness completely overtaken Matt and the other persona, Yamato, came to life within him.

A deep and regal sounding raspy tone cackled inside Matt's head. 'Oh, we are going to have so much fun together, pretty boy. I'm about to change you into a man, boy. Now bow before your new master... or not, it's your choice, but I'd advise you bow to him if you value your own life. Heh, though trust me when I say this that I intend to use you to overthrow this bastard and become lord of the Digiverse.'

Are you really the other me... my dark half? Yamato?

'You're not so gullible after all. Good to know. Matt, just sit back and enjoy this long ride, because you and me are going to be inseparable. We're going to need one another if we're to survive this ordeal. Don't do anything you'll regret and get us both killed. Are we clear, boy?!'

Just let me keep control of my body.

'Whatever you say, but if you screw things up, I'm taking over. And your brother will be bowing to his king.'

You keep TK out of this... just shut up and let me handle things here! Matt shot back spitefully. He looked up to the tyrannical creature and gave him a blank stare. "I live to serve you, Lord Burizalor."

Upon hearing this, the evil warlord cackled evilly. "That's right, Yamato. You now live to serve me. You and Gabumon shall prove to be great assets for my cause." He emerged from the darkness, revealing his monstrous self.

"What is the first assignment you ask from us, Lord Burizalor?"

"I shall go retrieve first class Sergeant Babimon. You three will begin your first assignment on a Planet Recca. Wipe out the remnants and collect whatever resources the planet has of value to us."

"Yes, Lord Burizalor."

Burizalor chuckled, musing evilly and delightfully with his newest and most crucial acquisition. Perfect. He's completely obedient under my command. It's going to be quite interesting to have a human Digi-Destined serving for me. This is what you get, Gennai. You knew full well that a Digi-Destined would join me and now look! It's only a matter of time before the legend of the Digi-Destined is crushed! At long last, I'm now all but guaranteed to become emperor of the Digiverse!

As the tyrant laughed, Matt sat up and stood up straight with his corrupted eyes gleaming. As the Yamato persona slowly resonated within him, Matt envisioned himself against Tai in a battle with their Digimon.

That is one battle the Digital World will never forget. Friendship against Courage. The newly converted Digi-Destined against the Bearer of Courage.

Tai, our paths are set to cross again. You can count on it! I shall take my brother back and defeat you! Matt thought, vowing to defeat his greatest obstacle in his life.

(End theme)

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Digital World

On the way, all the group could thin about was the whereabouts of Matt and why he was a no show with Gabumon.

TK, especially, was most concerned over his brother, who unbeknownst to him was nowhere near the Digital World anymore.

Matt, just where are you? We really could've used your help! TK thought, sitting down with Patamon asleep in his lap.

Without he didn't show up, Tai became upset with Matt's absence during the whole ordeal. Matt, you never showed. Why? All because of our argument? You're never the type that'd abandon his brother! Where were you when we needed you! He sighed. "Things aren't going to get better if you keep distancing yourself like this, man."

TK and Kari were the first to catch what Tai muttered, but said nothing.

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Planet Recca

Laying across the battlefield was a pile of corpses. Some of which were Minotarumon and Knightmon. One visible figure stood out amongst the piles of bodies. The being resembled Devimon, except this one was wearing dark-grayish chest armor and a brown leather tail tightened around his waist like a belt. On this Devimon's face was a scouter device attached on his right side. This is one of Burizalor's most loyal soldiers, NeoDevimon.

Pressing a switch on his apparatus, he immediately picked up on a few energy beacons. He turned around sighting a angry Triceramon stomping toward him.

"Looks like I missed one," NeoDevimon smirked. "So, you want a piece of me?"

(Cue Dragonball Kai OST – An Unfamiliar Menace (00:27-1:31))

NeoDevimon held out his right hand and forged an large energy orb. He hurled at the Triceramon and wiped him out in one shot. After that, there were no traces of the beast.

"Looks like I overdid it," NeoDevimon chuckled. "Such a pitiful battle power, too. I demand a better challenge than this weaklings!"

Just then, he had just remembered a particular Digimon from the central Digital World in the Eastern Digigalaxy. An image of Agumon appeared on the lens of his device.

"Agumon, aka Zero-009, I know you're out there. Gennai and his team took your egg from our incubators. You were originally intended to serve us until you were delivered to that backwater world Gennai ran off to. With my persuasion, I can perhaps get you to rejoin the side you were always destined to be apart of! Agumon, I will convince you to join us again!"

With that, NeoDevimon adamantly marched over the bodies of slain warriors and activated his space pod. As the door slid open, he slipped inside and closed it. Folding both arms, the devilish fiend smirked.

"Ready or not, here I come to bring you to the fold, Zero-009."

NeoDevimon steps inside of his space pod. The pod closes up and takes off into the skies. In a matter of moments, it rocketed through the atmosphere and set a course for the eastern Digital World. For NeoDevimon, this trip would be worth it. Thanks to this otherworldly visitor, the Chosen and Agumon's outlook of the Digiverse would change forever.

(End theme)

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Next story: Digimon Fusion Kai

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(Cue Twilight Zone – Golden Earring)

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The end

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A/N: And it's done. What is essentially the prequel (with Taito's Ascension) to Digimon Fusion Kai is complete. You get to witness Matt converted to the dark side and under Burizalor's control. There's the untapped potential Kari has utilizing Homeostasis' light (thus granting her Amazing Grace power in Kai Season 2). Moreover, you get a taste of what's to come with Daimaomon serving as the precursor to the succeeding powerhouse villains the Kai Digi-Destined will be facing. As of this writing, their latest threat in my series is the D-Reaper equivalent of Majin Buu.

So, if this is your first time reading and want more, get on board and catch up with Digimon Fusion Kai. As of now, it's been broken up into two parts: DFKai and DFKai: D-Reaper's Fury. I'm already in the middle of the latter and you have plenty of time to play catch-up.

Anyway, this is an end to another movie fic, but not DFKai movie fics in general.

With October drawing to a close, Halloween will be upon us. Come November, I have plans for another DF movie fic. Which one am I going with? The one based on the latest DBZ movie of course! That's right coming next month in November: Battle of Digital Gods. Coming soon. :D

In the meantime, send a review for this movie. Until the next movie fic!