Digimon Fan Fiction ❯ Lost ❯ The Fight of the Century ( Chapter 4 )
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By: Neverwhere 
Anime/Manga: Digimon Fan Fiction | Genre(s): Adventure | Type: Alternate Universe | Uploaded On: 03.13.2003 | Pages: 3 | Words: 1.8K | Visits: 399 | Status: Completed
Anime/Manga: Digimon Fan Fiction | Genre(s): Adventure | Type: Alternate Universe | Uploaded On: 03.13.2003 | Pages: 3 | Words: 1.8K | Visits: 399 | Status: Completed
Chapter 4 - Fight of the Century
*Are you sure we should be doing this, Takato?*
*Yes. They aren't giving us much choice, Grani. We aren't going to delete them, just force them back to rookie.*
*Are you sure we can? That is Imperialdramon: Paladin Mode out there.*
*We'll cross that bridge when we come to it. Get ready to fight.*
As we charged in I grinned maliciously behind my facemask.
This is gonna be fun.
I sprung off Grani, heading towards a smirking Rosemon.
"ROSE SPEAR!"
She paled noticeably as the data-type attack bounced off of my armor, doing no harm at all. I quickly used my lance to swat her one hundred feet down hitting the floor of the canyon with a crash, I landing lightly beside her.
*Grani, see what you can do to keep Phoenixmon, HerculesKabuterimon and Valkyrimon busy, but stay away from Imperialdramon.*
*Understood.*
Then I was flung roughly into the wall and was forced to get up quickly to avoid the "SHAKING PULSE!" emitted by Preciomon. Fortunately it also threw Imperialdramon off balance, forcing him, temporarily, to take to the air. I rushed towards the Walrus like digimon.
"ARTIC BLIZZARD!"
"JUDECCA PRISON!"
My attack, now powered by Azulongmon's data, easily overpowered my opponent's attack and smashed into him, causing him to land on the fallen Rosemon, who dedigivolved. Vikemon was slowly getting up as I got to him, still running in that direction from my previous attack.
"VIKING AXE!"
I executed a full-blown moon jump, landing on the canyon wall. I ricocheted off the wall towards the now standing Vikemon. I lightly bounced off the ground behind him and, swinging Gram in an uppercut motion, following with a swift kick to the butt, knocked Vikemon for a loop. When Vikemon crashed into Preciomon's head it left them a little dazed, and eliminated Vikemon from the battle.
On a noise I spun quickly, throwing up my shield to block the sword blow coming in from Imperialdramon. As we struggled for position, I narrowed my eyes. I glanced quickly behind me, checking to find that I was right. Preciomon was getting back up.
"DEMON'S DISASTER!"
The attack took Imperialdramon by surprise, as it seemed to miss wildly.
Then the hail of boulders crashed down on him, leaving him down, but not out.
Then I grinned.
Two for the price of one.
*Grani, how're you doing?*
*I could be better, but I'm holding.*
*Grani, let HerculesKabuterimon through.*
Grani did as told, thankful for the reprieve, as now he had only to dodge and coral two megas. I glanced at him, he seemed a bit bruised, but otherwise okay, his speed worked to his advantage.
I stalked towards Preciomon, pretending I was unaware that HerculesKabuterimon was closing behind me. I gradually picked up the pace to keep him behind me, waiting for my cue.
"MEGA ELECTROSHOCKER!"
Ah, there it is.
I quickly back-flipped over both attack and digimon allowing the attack to hit Preciomon, making him twitch wildly.
"JUDECCA PRISON!"
The attack launched out of Gorgon striking the enormous insect directly in the back, launching yet another digimon into the abused Preciomon. They both twitched on the ground for several seconds before reverting to their rookie forms.
I heard a crash behind me and spun thinking Imperialdramon had escaped his temporary prison, but instead saw a broken blue and gold form hit the ground.
Grani?
*Grani?*
*…*
"GRANIIII!!!"
I dashed forward towards Phoenixmon who was in my way. A small piece of my brain knew that Valkyrimon was going to help Imperialdramon, but I didn't really care. I didn't care as Gram punctured Phoenixmon's neck, turning her to Yokomon. All I saw was Grani. All I saw was another friend taken down because I let my anger get the best of me.
"Grani…"
*Do not be saddened Takato. All things must end.*
*But why now? I don't want to lose another friend!*
*Take my data. Then I'll always be there when you need me.*
*Are you sure?*
*Yes. You are exhausted, Takato. You need strength. Take mine. You can't win without it.*
*Goodbye, Grani.*
*Goodbye, Tamer… Takato… Friend*
As I loaded his data, I realized Grani was right. He was still with me. He always would be. But this was not the time for such thoughts. This was not the time for sadness and reflection. This was the time for anger. But not like the anger from before, anger that fogs the mind. This was the time for a cold anger that subdues all other emotions. This was the time for revenge. As I finished loading the data an unfamiliar sensation came over me. It felt almost like digivolving, but not quite. I didn't care. I knew it offered more power, so I took it. The power seemed to explode out of me, causing a thick curtain of dust to form.
ChaosGallantmon Mode Change to… ChaosGallantmon: Chaos Mode!
I heard Kari and Yolie urging Valkyrimon in after me. I felt a sword form in my right hand, and with it the knowledge of what I could do with it. I could feel Valkyrimon's presence in the dust behind me. I spun, standing as I went, lifting on my wings, cutting off her attack.
"LIGHTNING…"
"EXECUTION BLADE!"
The attack not only forced her to break apart into two rookies, but shot them back out of the dust cloud. I heard Kari and Yolie once more, this time calling out in concern. I waited for the dust to settle, as I knew Imperialdramon would. My wings beat slowly keeping me a few feet off the ground. When the dust settled I heard their collective gasps. I could feel their eyes on me.
From beneath the blue and gold helm I looked down and saw sapphire armor with gold and black highlights, down to pure black gauntlets. In the center of my chest was a black jewel with a gold hazard sign on it. My right hand held large double bladed sword, the blades were not so much black as they were absent of any and all light, seeming to suck it from the air around. On my left gauntlet there was, in red, the symbol of the catalyst on both sides, and to my surprise, I could feel the presence of the C-Ark there. I was held off the ground by ten wings of the purest ebony. I finished examining myself and spoke, my voice cold in my fury.
"You have deleted Grani, my partner and friend. For this I should rip you all into a thousand pieces…"
"You hypocrite! You deleted Azul…"
"Azulongmon's deletion by BlackWarGrowlmon was an accident. Unfortunate, yes, but still an accident."
I focused my attention back on my opponent.
"Imperialdramon: Paladin Mode, prepare yourself for battle."
Imperialdramon readied himself for attack, but I waited. I was the executioner. I had all the time in the world.
"OMEGA SWORD!"
"EXECUTION BLADE!"
Our swords came together with a crash that shook the surrounding area. We stood there, as before, locked in place, each looking for a hole, a weakness. Then, suddenly, we both jumped back and flew towards each other, swinging blow after blow after blow when we reached each other. We swung tirelessly, each blow blocked and countered, neither one of us gaining an edge. I could here the Digidestined urging Imperialdramon on.
Then, the unthinkable happened. Caught up in the battle with Imperialdramon, I didn't see T.K. pull out a digicore.
Digivolution_
Patamon Warp Digivolve to… Seraphimon!
"TESTAMENT!"
The attack brought me to my knees. I struggled to keep Imperialdramon's sword from cutting me in two.
ChaosGallantmon: Chaos Mode isn't even enough. Why do I bother?
I looked up to see Seraphimon hovering over Imperialdramon's shoulder. I could feel the power draining from my limbs. I looked down with in my sphere and saw my good luck charm, and remembered.
That's why I care. That's why I'm doing this. I cannot lose this fight. I cannot be deleted!
"I… CAN'T… LOSE!!!"
My acknowledgement of my reason for winning sent a fresh burst of energy surging through my system. I threw Imperialdramon off of me and pointed my left hand at Seraphimon.
"ETERNAL PENANCE!"
Deep black energy began to pour in around Seraphimon, encasing him in a black sphere. The sphere contracted, blowing apart the excess data that made Seraphimon a mega. I released the sphere when Seraphimon had safely become Tokomon. I looked towards Imperialdramon, who seemed slightly dazed and more than a little tired.
"Shall we continue where we left off?"
Imperialdramon nodded grimly and we again made mad rushes toward each other. Another flurry of blows rang through the canyon before things became deathly silent. Imperialdramon stood with sword raised, as I kneeled, facing away from him, sword extended after a vicious blow. Time seemed to stand still for a minute, then Imperialdramon's body slowly separated at the waist, reverting him completely back to his four rookies.
I watched the Digidestined retrieve their fallen digimon. Convinced that no one was in any shape to fight me, I disengaged the biomerge, coming back to being two, myself and Bla…
What the hell?
BlackGuilmon had become… Guilmon? Then I remembered.
"Only loading the data of very good digimon would shift him back."
So that's it… Azulongmon's data.
"Takatomon? What's wrong Takatomon?"
I smiled down at my red pal.
"Nothing's wrong right now boy. I'm just glad to see you red again."
Guilmon blinked, then looked at himself, and then tackled me.
"Yay! Guilmon is red again. Though I do like being other colors…"
"You may be black again soon, buddy. We can't keep Azulongmon's data. We're going to Primary Village again."
"Right Takatomon!"
"Thanks boy. You're a real friend."
Our touching moment was interrupted. Rather rudely I thought, given the trouncing I had just handed them.
"Why are you going to Primary Village Takato?"
Had this come from anyone other than Tai, I would have told them to take their question and shove it; but this was my hero talking here.
"Why are you listening now? Did I knock some sense into you?"
Tai grinned a little.
That's a good sign, I hope…
"Maybe a little."
Then his face turned a little more serious.
"But since you didn't delete our partners when you had every chance, I'm going to hear you out."
"Thanks, Tai. But we'd better talk as we walk. It's a long way to primary village."
He nodded, and picked up Agumon, turning to follow me. The other Digidestined followed suit. The silence was rather uncomfortable as we started. I wasn't sure where to begin. Then Guilmon spoke up.
"Takato, can we eat now?"
"When we get there, boy."
He sighed and nodded. Then, the tension broken I opened my mouth and began to speak.
"I guess the best way to explain myself is to tell you who I am and the things that have happened to me…"
*Are you sure we should be doing this, Takato?*
*Yes. They aren't giving us much choice, Grani. We aren't going to delete them, just force them back to rookie.*
*Are you sure we can? That is Imperialdramon: Paladin Mode out there.*
*We'll cross that bridge when we come to it. Get ready to fight.*
As we charged in I grinned maliciously behind my facemask.
This is gonna be fun.
I sprung off Grani, heading towards a smirking Rosemon.
"ROSE SPEAR!"
She paled noticeably as the data-type attack bounced off of my armor, doing no harm at all. I quickly used my lance to swat her one hundred feet down hitting the floor of the canyon with a crash, I landing lightly beside her.
*Grani, see what you can do to keep Phoenixmon, HerculesKabuterimon and Valkyrimon busy, but stay away from Imperialdramon.*
*Understood.*
Then I was flung roughly into the wall and was forced to get up quickly to avoid the "SHAKING PULSE!" emitted by Preciomon. Fortunately it also threw Imperialdramon off balance, forcing him, temporarily, to take to the air. I rushed towards the Walrus like digimon.
"ARTIC BLIZZARD!"
"JUDECCA PRISON!"
My attack, now powered by Azulongmon's data, easily overpowered my opponent's attack and smashed into him, causing him to land on the fallen Rosemon, who dedigivolved. Vikemon was slowly getting up as I got to him, still running in that direction from my previous attack.
"VIKING AXE!"
I executed a full-blown moon jump, landing on the canyon wall. I ricocheted off the wall towards the now standing Vikemon. I lightly bounced off the ground behind him and, swinging Gram in an uppercut motion, following with a swift kick to the butt, knocked Vikemon for a loop. When Vikemon crashed into Preciomon's head it left them a little dazed, and eliminated Vikemon from the battle.
On a noise I spun quickly, throwing up my shield to block the sword blow coming in from Imperialdramon. As we struggled for position, I narrowed my eyes. I glanced quickly behind me, checking to find that I was right. Preciomon was getting back up.
"DEMON'S DISASTER!"
The attack took Imperialdramon by surprise, as it seemed to miss wildly.
Then the hail of boulders crashed down on him, leaving him down, but not out.
Then I grinned.
Two for the price of one.
*Grani, how're you doing?*
*I could be better, but I'm holding.*
*Grani, let HerculesKabuterimon through.*
Grani did as told, thankful for the reprieve, as now he had only to dodge and coral two megas. I glanced at him, he seemed a bit bruised, but otherwise okay, his speed worked to his advantage.
I stalked towards Preciomon, pretending I was unaware that HerculesKabuterimon was closing behind me. I gradually picked up the pace to keep him behind me, waiting for my cue.
"MEGA ELECTROSHOCKER!"
Ah, there it is.
I quickly back-flipped over both attack and digimon allowing the attack to hit Preciomon, making him twitch wildly.
"JUDECCA PRISON!"
The attack launched out of Gorgon striking the enormous insect directly in the back, launching yet another digimon into the abused Preciomon. They both twitched on the ground for several seconds before reverting to their rookie forms.
I heard a crash behind me and spun thinking Imperialdramon had escaped his temporary prison, but instead saw a broken blue and gold form hit the ground.
Grani?
*Grani?*
*…*
"GRANIIII!!!"
I dashed forward towards Phoenixmon who was in my way. A small piece of my brain knew that Valkyrimon was going to help Imperialdramon, but I didn't really care. I didn't care as Gram punctured Phoenixmon's neck, turning her to Yokomon. All I saw was Grani. All I saw was another friend taken down because I let my anger get the best of me.
"Grani…"
*Do not be saddened Takato. All things must end.*
*But why now? I don't want to lose another friend!*
*Take my data. Then I'll always be there when you need me.*
*Are you sure?*
*Yes. You are exhausted, Takato. You need strength. Take mine. You can't win without it.*
*Goodbye, Grani.*
*Goodbye, Tamer… Takato… Friend*
As I loaded his data, I realized Grani was right. He was still with me. He always would be. But this was not the time for such thoughts. This was not the time for sadness and reflection. This was the time for anger. But not like the anger from before, anger that fogs the mind. This was the time for a cold anger that subdues all other emotions. This was the time for revenge. As I finished loading the data an unfamiliar sensation came over me. It felt almost like digivolving, but not quite. I didn't care. I knew it offered more power, so I took it. The power seemed to explode out of me, causing a thick curtain of dust to form.
ChaosGallantmon Mode Change to… ChaosGallantmon: Chaos Mode!
I heard Kari and Yolie urging Valkyrimon in after me. I felt a sword form in my right hand, and with it the knowledge of what I could do with it. I could feel Valkyrimon's presence in the dust behind me. I spun, standing as I went, lifting on my wings, cutting off her attack.
"LIGHTNING…"
"EXECUTION BLADE!"
The attack not only forced her to break apart into two rookies, but shot them back out of the dust cloud. I heard Kari and Yolie once more, this time calling out in concern. I waited for the dust to settle, as I knew Imperialdramon would. My wings beat slowly keeping me a few feet off the ground. When the dust settled I heard their collective gasps. I could feel their eyes on me.
From beneath the blue and gold helm I looked down and saw sapphire armor with gold and black highlights, down to pure black gauntlets. In the center of my chest was a black jewel with a gold hazard sign on it. My right hand held large double bladed sword, the blades were not so much black as they were absent of any and all light, seeming to suck it from the air around. On my left gauntlet there was, in red, the symbol of the catalyst on both sides, and to my surprise, I could feel the presence of the C-Ark there. I was held off the ground by ten wings of the purest ebony. I finished examining myself and spoke, my voice cold in my fury.
"You have deleted Grani, my partner and friend. For this I should rip you all into a thousand pieces…"
"You hypocrite! You deleted Azul…"
"Azulongmon's deletion by BlackWarGrowlmon was an accident. Unfortunate, yes, but still an accident."
I focused my attention back on my opponent.
"Imperialdramon: Paladin Mode, prepare yourself for battle."
Imperialdramon readied himself for attack, but I waited. I was the executioner. I had all the time in the world.
"OMEGA SWORD!"
"EXECUTION BLADE!"
Our swords came together with a crash that shook the surrounding area. We stood there, as before, locked in place, each looking for a hole, a weakness. Then, suddenly, we both jumped back and flew towards each other, swinging blow after blow after blow when we reached each other. We swung tirelessly, each blow blocked and countered, neither one of us gaining an edge. I could here the Digidestined urging Imperialdramon on.
Then, the unthinkable happened. Caught up in the battle with Imperialdramon, I didn't see T.K. pull out a digicore.
Digivolution_
Patamon Warp Digivolve to… Seraphimon!
"TESTAMENT!"
The attack brought me to my knees. I struggled to keep Imperialdramon's sword from cutting me in two.
ChaosGallantmon: Chaos Mode isn't even enough. Why do I bother?
I looked up to see Seraphimon hovering over Imperialdramon's shoulder. I could feel the power draining from my limbs. I looked down with in my sphere and saw my good luck charm, and remembered.
That's why I care. That's why I'm doing this. I cannot lose this fight. I cannot be deleted!
"I… CAN'T… LOSE!!!"
My acknowledgement of my reason for winning sent a fresh burst of energy surging through my system. I threw Imperialdramon off of me and pointed my left hand at Seraphimon.
"ETERNAL PENANCE!"
Deep black energy began to pour in around Seraphimon, encasing him in a black sphere. The sphere contracted, blowing apart the excess data that made Seraphimon a mega. I released the sphere when Seraphimon had safely become Tokomon. I looked towards Imperialdramon, who seemed slightly dazed and more than a little tired.
"Shall we continue where we left off?"
Imperialdramon nodded grimly and we again made mad rushes toward each other. Another flurry of blows rang through the canyon before things became deathly silent. Imperialdramon stood with sword raised, as I kneeled, facing away from him, sword extended after a vicious blow. Time seemed to stand still for a minute, then Imperialdramon's body slowly separated at the waist, reverting him completely back to his four rookies.
I watched the Digidestined retrieve their fallen digimon. Convinced that no one was in any shape to fight me, I disengaged the biomerge, coming back to being two, myself and Bla…
What the hell?
BlackGuilmon had become… Guilmon? Then I remembered.
"Only loading the data of very good digimon would shift him back."
So that's it… Azulongmon's data.
"Takatomon? What's wrong Takatomon?"
I smiled down at my red pal.
"Nothing's wrong right now boy. I'm just glad to see you red again."
Guilmon blinked, then looked at himself, and then tackled me.
"Yay! Guilmon is red again. Though I do like being other colors…"
"You may be black again soon, buddy. We can't keep Azulongmon's data. We're going to Primary Village again."
"Right Takatomon!"
"Thanks boy. You're a real friend."
Our touching moment was interrupted. Rather rudely I thought, given the trouncing I had just handed them.
"Why are you going to Primary Village Takato?"
Had this come from anyone other than Tai, I would have told them to take their question and shove it; but this was my hero talking here.
"Why are you listening now? Did I knock some sense into you?"
Tai grinned a little.
That's a good sign, I hope…
"Maybe a little."
Then his face turned a little more serious.
"But since you didn't delete our partners when you had every chance, I'm going to hear you out."
"Thanks, Tai. But we'd better talk as we walk. It's a long way to primary village."
He nodded, and picked up Agumon, turning to follow me. The other Digidestined followed suit. The silence was rather uncomfortable as we started. I wasn't sure where to begin. Then Guilmon spoke up.
"Takato, can we eat now?"
"When we get there, boy."
He sighed and nodded. Then, the tension broken I opened my mouth and began to speak.
"I guess the best way to explain myself is to tell you who I am and the things that have happened to me…"