The Path of the Spirit

A Digimon FanFic by Peacekeeper Alpha/Fabian

Disclaimer and Introduction:

I own nothing. I do not own Digimon. I do not hold the copyrights on any songs, works of art or literature (except for the few bits of poetry I have had published). I don't own any major corporations named in this piece. Technically, I do not even own the computer I have written most of the early chapters of this piece on. This is a work of fiction, and a tribute to an anime that I dearly love. It should not be taken as an attempt to claim the characters or other intellectual property of Fox Entertainment, Saban, or any other major companies who have lawyers' eagerly awaiting copyright infringement lawsuits. Besides, it'd be easier to get Clinton to give up his intern obsession than to get money from a poor student.

Yes, fan fiction. This means that some things may not coincide exactly with the story line set forth by Digimon. Reference the 02 season. There are also two Original Characters, which you'll meet later.

This fic, for my own edification, has been divided into three parts. Each part spans a different section of time, with this section going from about a week before the battle with Kimeramon until about three days before it. That's all you need to know at this point; I trust you all can figure out where the other two sections will fit after I post them. There are gaps, just because I don't feel like rewriting those sections of the Digimon storyline.

Now that's out of the way; read, review, and enjoy. Don't sue.

Prologue

Ancient Legends speak of other worlds outside the realm of Earth. These worlds work their way back and forth between the infinite and finite like a fine silver thread, bringing both together. It is between these two seemingly opposite existences that Earth finds herself, stitched in the cosmic fabric.

Long ago, nine children were called from their own world to help defend another world, far removed from their home. Eight returned from that journey, believing that their work was complete and that their penance paid. Destiny often doesn't follow human emotions, though.

Legend has it that sometimes, when the soul is pure enough, and the desire is great enough, it is said that the individual can transcend his or her own world and move to another world. When this happens, a new path between the worlds is created, and a new guardian is born to protect the path.