Disclaimers: I don't own digimon or any of the characters, but I do own this story. So don't try to sue me. Also, no one is allowed to copy or use this story without my permission. Before you read the story, I would like to say thanks to Flamedramon_girl for inspiring me to write this story, and to fanfiction.net for letting me post it. I hope you enjoy reading this story as much as I have writing it.     

Chapter 1: The beginning

                "DIGI-ARMOUR ENERGIZE!" yelled Davis as he held up his D3 to Veemon. Veemon could feel himself changing as the light from the D3 surrounded him in a bright orange colour. "Veemon armour digi-volve to..." he cried out as he started to grow into his new form. "Flamedramon...The fire of courage." He said after his digi-volvlution was over. "Now to business." said Flamedramon with deeper voice than before. He turned around, and saw that all the other digimon had digivolved to there armour forms. The reason they all digivolved was because right in front of them was a whole army of Gizamons, and Kuwagamons which were lead by the Digimon Emperor himself, who stood on top of a Blacktyrannomon. The emperor grinned as he yelled out his commands. "DESTORY THEM ALL!" With the command, the army charged at the digidestined. Flamedramon jumped into the air and attacked with a Fire Rocket. As this went on Flamedramon could still remember how this all came to be.

Past...

                It all started this morning when Davis received an e-mail from Tai. He remembered as Demiveemon he had to jump on Davis' head to wake him up. It was very funny for Demiveemon but Davis didn't share in the same thought. "What was that for?" said Davis in an angry voice. His eyes were barely opened but could still see the little digimon standing beside his head. "Davis there's a message on the D-terminal." Davis quickly opened his eyes to Demiveemon's reason. "I better see what it is." said Davis as he got from his bed. He grabbed the D-terminal, which he left on his desk last night. The little computer was making a beeping sound. "Demiveemon was right." Thought Davis, there was an e-mail. He opened his e-mail box and read the message. "Davis come to the computer lab right away! We have a problem in the digital world.  From, Tai."  Davis quickly got his shorts, vest, and goggles from the closet and put them on. "Demiveemon. We have to go to the school right away; you better jump into my backpack."

"But Davis, that's your gym bag. You haven't washed that in over three weeks."

Davis sighed he knew Demiveemon hated climbing into his gym bag but it was all he had. "Don't worry Demiveemon. You won't be in there for long, just until we get to the computer lab. Now please can you get in the bag?" Demiveemon frowned, he knew he had to be hidden from watchful eyes but it still he didn't like that bag. "But I don't want to." complained Demiveemon. "It's the only bag I have Demiveemon. The rest are in for repair, and I don't have anything else for you to hide in."

Demiveemon sighed; he wasn't going to win this fight. "Alright I'll do it but you promise to not leave me in there." Davis finished putting on his shoes and turned to look at the little digimon. "I promise, now get in the others are waiting for us." Demiveemon climbed into the bag and Davis zipped it up but leaving a small opening for Demiveemon to breath. As walked to the front door of his family's apartment he heard Demiveemon mumbled. "If I'm in here too long Davis, you might as well call me Stinkmon." Davis slowly turned the doorknob and opened the door. He approached the elevator and waited for the doors to open. As soon as they did, Davis walked inside and opened the back bag so Demiveemon could have some fresh air. The little blue digimon poked his head out with a gasp. "Don't worry; will be at the school in no time." said Davis as the elevator doors closed. "I hope so.," replied Demiveemon

                Davis kept his word to Demiveemon and got to the school in a short time. There they met up with Yolei and Cody outside the school. Unlike Davis, Yolei and Cody didn't have their digimon hidden in a backpack instead; they had them under their shirts. It was very funny to see them that way because it looked like Yolei and Cody had a bit too much candy to eat. "So Yolei are you stocking up for winter," kidded Davis as he walked up the stairs to meet them. "Very funny Davis." said Yolei. "It was the only way we could get them to school this quickly." Cody said as he opened his shirt to let Upamon out. Yolei sniffed the air, and looked around Cody and Davis. "What's that disgusting smell?" she said. Davis looked to the ground in an embarrassing look "What are you talking about Yolei? I don't smell anything." said Davis. "I smell it too." said Cody with a disgusted look on his face. Yolei circled around Davis and looked at his bag. "I hate to tell you this Davis, but whatever stinks it's in your bag." As she finished her words, Demiveemon jumped out of the opening in the bag and landed on the floor. The little digimon turned around and said with exhaustion, "I'm not the one that stinks... It's Davis' gym bag!" gasped Demiveemon. At those words, Yolei and Cody started to giggle to them selfs. Davis started to blush and turn away from the others. "Alright, we all know I have a stinky gym bag O.k.! Now let's just get to the computer lab," He shouted. "Alright, Lets go." said Yolei as she tried to stop laughing.

                When they reached the computer lab and open the door, they saw the T.K., Kari, and Tai sitting at the computer. "It's about time you guys got here." said Tai. "We were starting to wonder where you were." Davis yawned, and replied in a tired voice. "Well some of us like to sleep in on long weekends." Tai sighed and turned his attention back to the computer. Davis looked towards Kari and T.K., and asked. "Does anyone mind telling me what the big problem is?" T.K. turned his head towards Davis, and gave him a serious look. "We received a message from Agumon. He says the Digimon emperor is leading an army to attack the villages in the Northwest part of the digital world." Davis quickly walked over to the computer and looked on to the display. On the screen, he saw a small village with a river passing through it. The village looked very old its buildings were cracking and streets were disappearing. "What kind of village is it?" asked Davis as kept looking at the image. "It's a Koromon village." said Tai in a stern voice. Kari stood beside Davis and said in her kind voice. "Our plan is to confront the digimon emperor before he reaches the village." She took her finger and pointed to a small clearing in the forest on the screen. "We should try to intercept him here." Davis nodded in an agreement. "Your right. That would be the perfect place to surprise him." Cody said as he too stared at the computer over Davis' shoulders. "Then why are we standing here, and talking lets go." Yolei said with excitement. Tai stood up from his chair and smiled at Davis. "The digi-port is open; Davis would you like to do the honours." Davis grabbed his digivice from his pocket and looked down to Demiveemon, who now stood beside him. "You betcha I do." Davis said as he pointed his D3 at the computer. "DIGI-PORT OPEN!" he yelled as the light surrounded the whole group. Soon they felt themselves being pulled into the digital world.

                Present...

Flamedramon let loose a fury of fire rockets at the diriment army that was attacking him. He aimed, carefully, for the dark rings that were around the Gizmo's wrist. Some of his fireballs did make their marks causing the rings to scatter into pieces, freeing the digimon from the emperor's control. Some on the other hand dodged the attacks. "I'll take care of them. GOLD RUSH!" Digmon cried out as he caused the ground to crack underneath the Kuwagamons and Gizamons. The army sank into the crevasse. "Alright, Peagusmon, Nefertimon attack them from the air!" cried Digmon. The two flying digimon soon flew over crevasse, which held the army, and attacked. "ROSETTA STONE." said Nefertimon as she launched a volley of stones in to the crater. Peagusmon soon followed with his own attack. "My turn! STAR SHOWER!" With the digimons trapped in the crevasse, they could not run away from the attacks that came from the air. The black ring around all their wrist disappeared as the attack meet there marks. "We did it!" shouted Nerfertimon as she made second pass over the group.

                Worthless digimons, I should have brought more powerful digimons with me, thought the emperor as he watched his army being defeated by the hands of the digidestined. He would have to retreat soon if he didn't want to be captured. He looked down from his high perch on the Blacktyrannomon's shoulder, and saw the one digidestined named Davis was not looking around him. Instead, he was staring at the progress his Flamedramon was doing. If I kill one digidestined then the group would be very crippled. He thought. The emperor looked into the red eyes of the Blacktyrannomon, and smirked. "Blacktyrannomon listen up, I want you to do this for me." The emperor whispered a plan into the big dinosaur's ear, and then whistled for the nearest Kuwagamon. "Very soon, my foe will be no more." The emperor said as climbed onto the back of the insect digimon. He turned one final glance at Davis, and smiled. "Soon you will trouble me no more." He whispered to himself as the Kuwagamon flew to safety.  

It's finally over, thought Flamedramon as he looked over the battlefield. "Hey Flamedramon, we won." Davis said with excitement in his voice. Flamedramon turned towards his partners face, and pretended to be happy; but deep inside he wasn't. We may have won, but what was the cost Flamedramon thought as he stared at the carnage around. The clearing that they battled in was once beautiful, but now lay in burning ashes. Some days I wish I could go to a world were this war never happened and that no digimons were enslaved. He thought. "Hey Flamedramon what's the mat-……" "MEGA-BLAST!" Suddenly a fireball came from behind the bushes, and struck Flamedramon in the back. "NO….FLAMEDRAMON!" yelled Davis as he saw his friend fall to the ground.

                All Flamedramon could feel was pain as he fell to the ground. The BlackTyrannomon that hid behind the bushes caught him by surprise with the attack. The pain it's so intense. He thought with his eyes closed. "DAVIS LOOK OUT! HE'S COMING AFTER YOU." said a voice that snapped him from his deep thought. Flamedramon opened his eyes, and saw that the BlackTyrannomon was not going after him, but Davis. The other digimons quickly came to help Davis. "ROSETTA STONE!" "STAR SHOWER!" yelled Peagusmon, and Nefertimon as they tried to distract the black dinosaur from Davis. However, the digimon blocked the attack, and sent a Mega-Blast their way. The attack hit the two dead on. "Oh no they've been hit." T.K. yelled. Flamedramon could see both of them fall to the ground; he wished he could get up, but the pain was so unbearable. "My turn, DRILL MISSLE!" Digmon unleashed all drills at the black digimon. BlackTyrannomon simply blocked the attack, and attacked with his own. "Watch out, Digmon." Yelled Cody, but it was too late. The blast hit Digmon, sending flying a couple of yards but he didn't get up. No this cannot happen, though Flamedramon as he tried to get up, a second time. Haselmon also didn't fair well against the Ultimate as he to was sent flying into a tree. Now the BlackTryannomon turned his attention to Davis. He looked for a way out, but there was no way to run. He stared up at the black dinosaur with horror. What was he going to do?

                Flamedramon felt a burning rage inside of him as he watched the BlackTryannomon trap Davis. He couldn't let this happen, and without even realizing it, started to run towards Davis. The BlackTyrannomon released his Mega-Blast at Davis. The burning ball of flame came closer, and closer to Davis.

Davis couldn't believe it. I'm going to die. Davis thought. What going to happen to my sister, my parents, Flamedramon if I die.

"Get Down, Davis!" a voice yelled, snapping Davis out of his deep thought. He turned, and saw Flamedramon charging towards him. He quickly fell to the ground, as Flamedramon unleashed his most powerful Fire Rocket he had in his whole life.

The two attacks collided with such force that it sent a shockwave so powerful that everyone, including the BlackTyrannomon, fell to the ground. As the shockwave died down, Yolei saw the opportunity to get the dark ring. She looked around and saw Haselmon starting to get up. "Haselmon, quickly, attack the dark ring while he's distracted."

 "Way ahead of you Yolei." Replied Haselmon as he flew into the air and attacked the dinosaur with a Tempest Wing. The energy beam hit the dark ring causing it to shatter into pieces; freeing the digimon.

Davis opened his eyes slowly. He had been knocked a few feet from the shockwave, and could see that BlackTyrannomon was free from the dark ring. Then a thought came to his mind. Where was Flamedramon? Davis looked around, and saw his partner laying a couple of feet away from him. "Flamedramon are you alright?" said Davis in a concern look. Flamedramon opened his eyes, and met the gaze of Davis. "Never felt better." Flamedramon said sarcastically. "I guess it's over." Davis said as he helped his partner up. "Davis, Flamedramon we have a problem." The two turned towards the voice that it was Cody, but he was staring at something. Flamedramon looked at the centre of the clearing, and saw what Cody was looking at. There in the place were his, and the BlackTyrannomon's attack met was a black hole, that seemed to get bigger every passing second. "What is that?" questioned Davis. Flamedramon was about to answer; when suddenly the dark hole started to suck in objects. The two immediately started to feel themselves being sucked in. Flamedramon quickly grabbed a tree and Davis by his jacket. "You better on hold tight?" "Why? What are you doing?" However, Davis didn't get his answer because in that instant Flamedramon threw him towards Digmon, and Cody.

                Digmon caught the surprised Davis in his arms, and quickly crouched down to the ground. "Hold on to the tree." Yelled Cody, but Davis wasn't paying attention. Instead, he looked at Flamedramon who was now holding onto a tree branch. The branch was old and brittle. It won't hold him for much longer. "I've got to help him" cried Davis. He was about to run towards Flamedramon when he felt someone grab him from behind, and next he found his face in dirt. Davis looked up, and saw it was Cody who tackled him. "Let go of me, Cody. I have to help him." But Cody shook his head. "You can't help him. He's too close to that black hole. If try to help him you will only be sucked in yourself." Davis looked at Cody, and knew he was right. Still he wanted to help him.

Flamedramon had grabbed on to a tree branch to keep himself from being sucked in. The suction of the black hole was so powerful that, while he held on to the branch, it started to take him off his feet. I have to fight this pain, and hold on. thought Flamedramon, as his injuries started to take its toll. "Flamedramon I'm coming!" cried a voice that seemed to cut through the harsh winds. He opened his eyes and saw who it was. "Davis don't, it's too dangerous." "But Flamedramon you need help." Flamedramon stared back at his partner with his expressive eyes. "Don't worry about me I'll find a way out." Still Flamedramon could see that look in Davis' eyes. That look in his eyes of uncertainly and worries. "Snap." A sudden sound broke Flamedramon's thought. He turned to the source, and saw were it was coming from. "Oh no." said Flamedramon as he saw the branch, he was holding on, breaking slowly. I have to get to another branch and quickly. He thought as looked around himself. The tree he was holding onto; only had two branches. The one he was on and the other that was too far away. "Snap." The branch broke again but still held on with only a small part of it. Flamedramon now knew there was no way to escape. He turned to were Davis was, and whispered, "I'm sorry Davis. I tried my best." With those final words the branch broke. Flamedramon could feel himself fly towards the opening of the dark hole. While he couldn't see Davis, he could hear him crying his name out. Soon the darkness overwhelmed Flamedramon, and he closed his eyes.

                "I can't believe I'm going to be late." Said Takato has he made his way through the park. It was pitch black, in Shinjuku Park, that day. The clouds were dark, and blocked all the stars that usually came out at night. They also looked like they were going rain at anytime. I hope it doesn't rain. I didn't bring an umbrella. thought Takato, as he continued down the sidewalk to Guilmon's house. He wouldn't have gone this late to visit Guilmon, but he had really no choice. Today he was first late for school, which got him a one-hour detention, and when he got home his mother wouldn't let him go out until he finished some late homework assignments. He finally got it all done at about 7 o'clock in the afternoon, and was just now going to visit Guilmon.

                Takato walked around the corner, and could now see Guilmon's house. I hope he won't be mad at me for being late. Takato thought as he approached the entrance. "Guilmon are in here boy!" he yelled into the house. "I brought your weekly bread." He heard a thundering sound before he was bowled over by the huge lizard. "Hi Takato!" he exclaimed, "Did you bring me my peanut butter too!"

"Yes I got it right here." Takato opened his backpack, grabbed the jar, and placed it in Guilmon's paws. "Oh boy!" said Guilmon as he quickly opened the jar and started to lick the peanut butter. Takato couldn't help but laugh at Guilmon's childlike appearance. It had been almost two years since the tamers defeated the D-reaper, and during that time, Guilmon had changed. He was now a bigger, faster, and stronger digimon. His voice was deeper, and more dominant than before. He was also very mature, which surprised Takato because he could still remember the times when Guilmon acted like child. Guilmon was not the only one to change over the years. Takato had noticed change within himself. He was quite a bit taller than what he used to be, his voice was deeper, and he didn't wear sweatpants or sweatshirts anymore. Instead, he wore a black shirt, and blue jeans. He thought this was simpler than before, but one thing didn't change about his appearance. Even with two years had gone by he still wore the goggles over his head. "Do you like the bread Guilmon?" Takato asked as he watched his partner eat some of the bread.

Guilmon nodded, "Yes, it's very good, but Takato why did you come so late?" Takato smiled and replied "Sorry about that boy. I was late for school, and I had a lot of homework. I'll try not to let that happen again."  "Its okay, I'm just glad you came out this late to see me." Guilmon was about to eat one last bread before putting the rest away when he felt something come over him.

Takato looked at his partners face. His eyes were narrow, and he was growling. He only gets like that when there's a digimon around. Takato rest a hand on his partner's shoulder. "What is it, boy?"

"A Digimon!"

replied Guilmon in a low voice. All of a sudden the darkness outside lit up with a bright light. Takato went to the entrance, and saw a beam of light land in the clearing about one block away from Guilmon's house. As Takato continued to stare the beam of light slowly faded, and the darkness returned. Takato grabbed his Digivice from his pocket, and turn to look at his partner. "Let's go get him, boy." Takato started to go down the steps when he felt Guilmon grab his arm. "Wait Takato, there's something different about this digimon." Takato gave Guilmon a quizzical look, and asked "What do you mean different?" Guilmon shrugged, he didn't even know what he really meant, but this digimon was different. "I don't know but I can sense it, there's something different about this one." Takato looked at the spot were the light was, and then looked back at his concerned partner. "Well we won't know if we don't check it out." Guilmon nodded, "Right, let's go."

Both Takato and Guilmon ran off into the darkness to face this unknown digimon.

As the two ran, Takato kept looking at his digivice. Strange. He thought, My digivice should have warn us, but it didn't; and why isn't it showing me the digimon. the two quickly came to the final length of trees before reaching the clearing. Takato put his goggles over his eyes as he went through the bushes. What he expected, after the bushes, was a digital field and a digimon ready to fight; but instead when Guilmon, and Takato reached the clearing there was no digital field, and no digimon. The only thing that was in the clearing was a black hole.

 "What is that?" asked Guilmon.

 "I don't know." Takato replied.

                 All of a sudden, Takato's digivice started to beep with alarm. He removed his goggles, and looked at the digivice. It wasn't showing any information; all it was doing was beeping, and flashing red on its screen. What going on? he thought as he pressed the buttons on the digivice.

"Takato its coming." Guilmon said in a low voice.

                Takato looked up from his digivice and stared at the dark hole. There was something happening the dark started to spin faster and faster, and it started to lash out with small lightning bolts. Takato was worried. "Guilmon what's it doing?"

Guilmon was about to answer Takato when all of a sudden a flash appeared out of the dark hole blinding the two.

                The light was intense. Everything around Takato was white, and nothing else. He looked to were Guilmon was, but he couldn't see him. The light started to fade out of his vision, and Takato could see the dark hole disappear. He looked again to were Guilmon was supposed to be, and saw his partner looking around as well. "Guilmon are you alright?" He asked. Guilmon looked around, and saw his tamer. "I'm fine Takato, but who's that?" Guilmon said pointing to a still figure on the ground. Takato looked in Guilmon's direction, and saw what Guilmon meant. "Is that who I think it is?" said Takato in disbelief. There lying on the ground was the unmistakable form of Flamedramon. It can't be. He's supposed to be a fictional character. thought Takato.

                Like in the show, he had the famous red armour on him. His mask had a blade through it, and for hands, he had three sharp-looking talons. He pulled out his digivice, and pointed at Flamedramon. "Flamedramon. Special Attacks: Fire Rocket, and Knuckle Fire. Rookie level.

                It was indeed Flamedramon, but he was listed as a rookie. Why would he be a rookie? thought Takato as he looked over the still dragon figure.

"Do you know this digimon?" said a voice.

Takato quickly turned around, and saw it was only Guilmon. "Guilmon don't surprise me like that!"

 "I'm sorry Takato. I didn't mean to." Said Guilmon apologize ally.

 Takato looked back at Guilmon, and answered his question. "I don't know him personally, but I have heard of him." Takato and Guilmon slowly walked up to the still figure of Flamedramon, and looked him over. Takato stared down in horror. All over the dragon digimon's body were small cuts, and bruises. While he didn't have many cuts, he had a lot of bruising on his chest, and torso area. "What did this to him?" Takato said. He bent, and looked closely at the still digimon. He could see the digimon's were closed, and that his chest was rising and falling with each breath.

At least he's alive. thought Takato.

Guilmon went over to Flamedramon's face, and sniffed it. "What are you doing?" asked Takato. Guilmon looked up from what he was doing, and replied. "He's not from the digital world." Takato looked at his partner with wonder. "What do you mean he's not from the digital world? He's a digimon." Guilmon looked at Takato with a serious look on his face. "He doesn't smell like a normal digimon. Somehow he's different." Takato looked back at the unconscious Flamedramon. "Well we better get him back to your house, so he can heal." Takato walked around to Flamedramon's head, and picked up his shoulders. "Guilmon grab his legs, and will take him back." Guilmon nodded, and grabbed his legs. "Alright we lift on three. 1…2…3!" The two lifted the digimon, and slowly walked back to Guilmon's house.

                One thing Takato didn't count on, when they picked Flamedramon, was that he was heavy! On their journey, back they had to stop three times to take a break. They also had to worry about the blades, and talons that were on Flamedramon's mask, hand, and feet; while carrying him. In the end, Takato and Guilmon got the dragon to the house. They gently laid him on the floor, and Takato went to his bag. "I can't do anything about the bruises right now, but I can wrap the cuts in a bandage." Takato said as he held out a roll of medical bandages. Who would have thought that these bandages, that mom put in, would be useful. he thought. Takato wrapped Flamdramon's left arm, and his right leg with bandages. "Is he going to be okay?" asked Guilmon. "I think he will, Guilmon. It's only cuts, and bruises." Takato tighten the bandages so they were snug, and not cutting off any circulation. He stood up, and walked towards the entrance of the house. "Guilmon I want you to guard him for tonight okay." Guilmon nodded, and replied "No problem."

Takato smiled, "Thanks boy, I'll phone Henry and Rika, and will meet here tomorrow. Hopefully he will be conscious by then."

"Okay" replied Guilmon.

                 Takato started to walk down the steps when he heard a voice. "Davis…..." Takato turn towards Guilmon. "Guilmon did you say something?" Guilmon shook his head. "It wasn't me." The two then looked at Flamedramon, and saw him moaning a name. "Davis…..." he said again. Tatako looked puzzled. Why was he calling Davis? he thought. Then Flamedramon stopped and didn't say anymore. "I'll see you tomorrow Guilmon." Guilmon waved back as Takato walked down the trail. As Takato walked home, many questions went through his mind. What was that dark hole? Why is he injured, and more importantly why was he calling Davis. Takato pondered the question until he got the most strange idea in his head. He couldn't be. he thought, That's just impossible. Before Takato carried on he turn, and looked at the park. Hopefully, tomorrow. he thought, I'll get my answers. Takato then started to walk back home.    

Will Takato get his answers, and how will Flamedramon react when finds out that he is in a new world. Find out the next chapter "Harsh Reality."

Author Note: I know there are some grammar mistakes, but please tell me how you felt about the story. This is my first, so go easy on me.

-RayD