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Love's True Destiny

Part 12

Sorato Ending

Zhuqiaomon recovered from her battle wounds as Mephistopheles debated with himself. Before he could retaliate, the fiery digimon launched an attack, "Crimson Blaze!" she cried out.

The attack impacted Mephistopheles and sent aftershocks racing through the ground upon which Sora stood. When the flames that had enveloped the dark being finally died down the digidestined were shocked to see that he was still standing there, a smile gracing his lips. "Surely you did not imagine that such a weak attack would destroy me?" he questioned mockingly. *I must show no mercy to this child. I must avenge my family and fulfill my vow. Zhuqiaomon has proved that she will fight if I hesitate for even a second, so I shall not give her that chance!*

"Shadow Claw!" The attack came swiftly and captured Zhuqiaomon before she could counter attack. The fiery light that had emerged from the digimon was being absorbed by the dark claw which kept her in its clutches. However, before Mephistopheles could strike again, a sapphire luminescence flowed forth from the world outside the blackness of Mephistopheles' control.

*What's happening?* Sora asked herself as she felt the power of friendship enfold her weakening form in its strong embrace. Unexpectedly, the icy blue aura that had emerged from the darkness around her blended together with the ruby light which emanated from her.

As Sora stood, awed, Zhuquiaomon's pain and injuries had faded until they disappeared completely. Both human and digimon sensed a surge of power running through them at a rate bordering on pain as the new indigo light that now surrounded Sora and Zhuquiaomon flooded the growing darkness. Without warning indigo flames enveloped Zhuqiaomon and the claw around her while down below, a dazzling blue-violet light emanated from Sora. "Zhuqiaomon evolve to..." From the blaze emerged a stunning being. Her appearance was that of a human but she radiated a vermillion light that blinded the enraptured viewers. Her hair held the hue of a blaze and flames licked the air around her. Armor whose color rivaled the cardinal's covered her upper body while loose robes adorned her lower half. Sunset wings emerged from her back and spanned a great length around her. Finally, the flames died down to reveal her face. She had sharp scarlet eyes and hair, soft as baby's down.

A small smirk played about her lips as she revealed herself to a shocked Mephistopheles and a mesmerized Sora. "...Suzaku." she continued in a musical, yet steely voice.

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"What do you think?" asked Azulongmon, curiously.

"One thing we have learned from observing this group is that you can never

accurately predict the outcome of their battles." replied Xuanwumon.

"Yes, yes, I know that," commented the azure dragon impatiently, "but what do you think after what you've seen so far?"

"I believe she will be able to do it." stated Baihumon.

*And you would be correct, old friend.* came a voice in their heads.

"Suzaku!?" they exclaimed simultaneously, turning their attention back to the battle.

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*She's...beautiful. * thought Sora full of pride. *It was Matt. He helped me do this...let Zhuqiaomon evolve..* The indigo light around Sora was changing now. Its bluish tint fading as the red grew dominant. *This feeling...its from Matt.*

Unexpectedly the light turned deep red as Sora thought to herself, *Could it be that I love him. Really love him and not just as a brother. Is this feeling romantic love?*

A warmth born of Matt's love embraced her and she was overwhelmed by the depth of his emotion. She lost herself to it as memories of the Child of Friendship filled her mind and her own feelings of love filled her heart.

Suzaku noted Sora's distraction as she prepared to engage in battle once again. Her sharp eyes assessed the dark being before her, attempting to find his weaknesses. However, before she had finished Mephisotpheles attacked. "Death Arrow!" he called out, thus warning the fiery Suzaku, who gracefully dodged his arrows. She countered with an attack of her own, crying out, "Fires of Wrath!"

Arrows of the blackest hue emerged from the darkness, making their way to Suzaku and Sora, however they were stopped as flames descended from the heavens to consume them. The battle was approaching a draw as the two supreme beings glared at each other.

Unexpectedly, a white luminescence emerged from the darkness. Three pairs of startled eyes turned toward it and found multiple pinholes of light piercing the inky blackness with which Mephistopheles had enclosed the battlefield. The pinholes were quickly coming together, forming cracks and soon the blackness was replaced by the radiant white of the digidestineds' combined auras.

"Wha-what's happening?" asked Sora aloud as unconditional love and friendship emanated from the light, bringing even more warmth to Sora. Suzaku felt her power increase with the emergence of the light, as she turned to observe Mephistopheles her expression became puzzled. She expected to see him doing what most other dark digimon did in the presence of light, scream in pain and anger, but his reaction was disturbing.

He could feel this light all around him, thawing him out in a way no fire ever did. This intense love and friendship he felt were touching his heart, a part of him he had thought dead long ago. The rays of light bleached his clothing, turning it pristine white and turned his skin a healthier tan shade. Soon the light was blinding him and when he instinctually closed his eyes he felt a presence that shocked him to the core.

An angelic digimon stood before him, her blonde hair waving in the invisible breeze. A mask of iron covered her eyes but Mephistopheles knew that underneath that mask burnt two azure orbs that could see into the depths of his soul. This was the face, the presence, the life that had haunted his own and prompted him to make his vow. The very reason for his drastic change stood before him, serene, loving, beautiful. She gazed at him, inquisitive and sympathetic while he stared back, stunned by her appearance. She was here, standing before him in the form she was intended to take, that of an angel, Angewoman.

Tears gathered in his eyes, threatening to spill out, revealing a weakness no other living creature knew existed in the dark digimon's defensive facade. "Sister...?" he managed to croak out weakly, surprised by the sound emerging from his mouth.

"You've changed in a way I'd never thought possible...." she began. Noting the shocked expression on his face she continued, "When I was young I had always admired you, the strongest, noblest, wisest, even bravest of the three of us. I never imagined that you would change so much."

"It was for you..." defended Mephistopheles, wincing, it sounded like a bad excuse to his own ears, like one he would not have let his siblings get away with.

"You know as well as I do that that is no reason for such violence. Ever since that day you discovered what had happened you've led a life of hatred, violence, vengeance. But have you stopped and asked yourself an important question, 'Would my sister want me to do this, even for revenge?' There was no reason for you to take such actions in order to gain my forgiveness, because u hadn't done anything that required an apology. If you ever needed vindication it was not from me!"

The dark being suddenly felt like a child again, but this time he, the elder, was being led by his younger sister. The irony of the situation was not lost on him, but as he continued to listen to the gentle, airy, musical voice enveloping him he lost something. Mephistopheles did not understand it at first yet as he gradually reclaimed consciousness he realized what it was. The will, the drive, and the determination to continue. He felt his years weighing down on him, his conscience, which had been ignored, plaguing him.

"Sister, I need your forgiveness. I need you to know that if I could have saved you I would have or I would have died trying. Only then can I stop."

A small smile graced the lips of the ethereal being s she answered, "I forgave you long ago." She then vanished with the light that had enveloped his mind, leaving him aware that he now stood in a place awash with a brilliant ivory radiance.

Looking around with eyes unclouded by hatred Mephistopheles rested his gaze on the Mistress of Love and her fiery partner. As he approached them Suzaku took up a defensive stance in front of her chosen.

"You need not worry about me attacking the girl Suzaku. I have come to make peace." Noticing the doubting looks he received Mephistopheles continued, "I found what I have been seeking, I want nothing else from you. And......and I am tired, Suzaku. I am tired of this quest, this destruction, this hatred,...this life. I think I am finally ready to join my family. So before I leave I would like to ask for yours and your partner's mercy. Pray, do not judge me too harshly for I will forever seek retribution from those I have wronged."

"You don't need to do that." interrupted Sora. She could feel his grief, his pain so she gave him a comforting smile and went on, "just be happy and love. All you need is love."

"Thank you, Sora. You truly are a Child of Love. May your life be as full of happiness as your heart is of love. Suzaku, I have one last thing to beg of you, will you please..." mutely Mephistopheles managed to ask Suzaku to do the one thing he himself could not, end his life.

"Heaven's fire!" she called out as flames enveloped the dark being, purging all traces of his existence from Sora's body and mind.

The digidestined watched in hopeful anticipation as the screen on the laptop darkened for the final time. They waited as the minutes ticked by, for Sora to awaken. Finally, her burgundy eyes opened again, which sent a shout through the room. Despite all the people gathered around her however, Sora's gaze first rested on two sapphires glowing at her right before moving on to the burgundy gaze of her mother on the left.

"Its nice to be back..." she managed to croak out before the first set of strong arms encased her and driving the breath out of her body. A small chuckle was heard shortly before the entire room erupted into laughter, causing a nurse to come in and ask them to quiet down.

While everyone chatted and breathed a sigh of relief Sora gave the hand holding her's a slight squeeze, capturing it's owner's gaze. She managed to whisper, "I love you, too." before Matt's charming, brilliant Ishida smile worked its charm on her, turning her insides to mush.

Matt, however, was troubled. "What about Tai?" he questioned.

"Tai'll be fine. He thinks of me as his sister, I can see it in his eyes. He's accepted it too."

"Happy to know there won't be anymore contests! After all I'd feel bad if I embarrassed my best friend by beating him up in front of everyone!" claimed the blonde arrogantly, hoping his presently absent friend hadn't heard his last boast.

The sound of Sora's laughter tinkled across the room, bringing a smile to everyone that heard it.

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A/N: wow!! I finally did it!!! I started this chapter so long ago I had to read it twice before I remembered anything about it!! *ducks rotten vegetables thrown at her* well very sorry about the time....didn't mean to take so long..hope ur all still reading this!! Anyway I've got 2 college essays to write and if I finish 'em over break and get accepted I'll write a lot more often!! I PROMISE! So review for me please!!

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