The smoke cleared, fading slowly into nothingness, as rubble and debris slowly descended from the heavens. Davis coughed once, twice, clearing the dust from his lungs. Blinking to get the soot out of his eyes, he frantically looked over to see the happenings. Both Digimon lay on there backs, staring up at the sky… Are they alive? He wondered… yet still he could not tell. The blast was absolutely incredible, and what was more incredible was that Ex-Veemon had held his own. It was beyond Davis's comprehension, he would have to have to talk to Izzy and Tai about this strange new power.
Motion disrupted Davis's thoughts and his heart sank 'IT' was in the process of getting up. Davis worriedly looked over to Ex-Veemon; GET UP!! COME ON NOW!! though Ex-Veemon made no movement, he still laid flat on his back. 'IT' was on his feet, now moving slowly but surely towards the still unmoving form of Ex-Veemon. His claw outstretched and his gauntlet ready he yelled;
DRAGON CRUHSER!!
His gauntlet came down, down, down….
VEE-LASER!!
Davis's eyes had been closed when 'IT' had yelled the attack out, yet the sound of his partner's voice brought his thoughts back. He thought Ex-Veemon had failed again, yet it changed from his latest failure to hope. Hope he desperately needed, hope to get through this. His eyes opened just in time to see 'IT' get hit directly with a huge blast of purple energy as he soared ten…no fifteen feet in the air. He grinned as Ex-Veemon got to his feet, acting like nothing happened. He surged forward as 'IT' soared downwards spinning, though Ex-Veemon never let him hit the ground.
VEE-KICK!!
'IT' once again was sent flying, spinning out of control as Ex-Veemon's foot hit him directly in the chest. 'IT' attempted to slow his dizzying spin, by gripping the ground with his gauntlets. The concrete screamed as his gauntlet made contact, sparks spewing like a wildfire. While he succeeding in slowing his revolutions it was too late to stop his eventual collision. He slammed into one of the numerous trees, bouncing off the trunk, which split at the point of impact and fell on top of him.
DRAGON CRUSHER!!
Ex-Veemon growled in displeasure as 'IT's' gauntlet slashed through the trunk of the tree, allowing him to get out from under its weight. WHY WON'T YOU STAY DOWN!? Both Davis and Ex-Veemon thought in unison.Charging forward again he swung his fist at 'It's' face going for the homerun shot. He missed terribly and 'IT' ducked down and struck back up with his gauntlet.
DRAGON CRUSHER!!
Ex-Veemon went flying head over heels, landing roughly on his back, rolling another 15 or so feet after hitting the ground. Davis was surprised how quickly 'IT' had gotten up from underneath the tree. Though how Ex-Veemon hopped right back on his feet after an attack of that magnitude left Davis speechless. He was up in seconds, brushing him self off and charging. The more he fought, it seemed the angrier he got, and the more ferocious his fighting style became. He tore at 'It' with hatred that emanated from him, Davis could literally feel the loathing coming from Ex-Veemon. For it was Davis's loathing, his pure revulsion of 'It', his need for vengeance had transformed Ex-Veemon into this beast. Davis felt that at any moment Ex-Veemon would explode from the hatred inside of him. Though as his anger intensified, so did his power, his speed, and his stamina. He got stronger as the fight went on while 'It's energy levels got lower and lower still.
The two digimon separated again after another series of blows and as suddenly as they had began their battle they suddenly come to a stop. A voice came from 'It' and for the first time Davis recognized he was talking. It was very similar to BlackWarGreymon's, but you could hear the distinction. 'It's was a lot deeper and had a scratchiness to it that sounded like a cat was in his throat.
"I do not wish to fight you…." the raspy voice rang out emphasizing each word to make his point clear. "I was told to kill my copy, those were my only orders."
Davis listened, pondering the statement. 'It' had a commander; he did not act on his own. The same commander sent 'It' after BlackWarGreymon just hours after the battle in the city, with Puppetmon. Davis was no genius, but he could tell pretty easily that their enemy was a bit more intelligent and resourceful than they had given him credit for. First off, he knew BlackWarGreymon had become a double agent; and second off, he had already replaced him with a new BlackWarGreymon. The real question now was: WHO was this enemy that had been in charge from the beginning? Who controlled Mummymon and Arukennymon? Who controlled this new BlackWarGreymon? Who was setting up the control spires everywhere? Who was bringing enemies back from the past?
"Who is your Master?" growled Ex-Veemon. Davis looked at him in shock, he was just about to say that, yet Ex-Veemon had stolen the words right out of his mouth.
"That is not important, we should not be fighti…" 'It' responded yet Ex-Veemon cut him off.
"I DID NOT ASK YOU IF IT WAS IMPORTANT!! ANSWER THE QUESTION!!" he spat. Davis again was taken aback by his ferocity. What have I done? what has he become?
"I will not" said 'It' rigidly
"Then you will dieee…" Ex-Veemon sneered. "I will tear the very life from you."
"What you're going to take care of me? A Champion level Digimon knocking off a Mega level one?"
"You don't think I have much of a chance?" he chuckled "If your so great, why am I still here?"
"I don't really know. That orb made you much more powerful than you should be, yet I would say luck had a major role in that." he said, not entirely sure. He, like Davis, was impressed by Ex-Veemon's might. Ex-Veemon should've been dead, yet he was making the death threats.
"Your right, it did make me powerful, a power that you're about to see…" Ex-Veemon charged. 'IT' put his arms out forward to protect his face and from his gauntlets, the Brave Shield appeared. His did not have the Crest of Courage in it, yet still it was a mighty force. Ex-Veemon pushed on and yelled.
VEE-PUNCH!!
His fist shimmered with black energy surrounding it completely, as a trail of the energy showed where he had been. He swung the fist forward right to the center of the shield which moaned in protest. The blackness swarmed from the impact zone along the spider web cracks that swiftly followed. Then a crack echoed in the sky, and then another, then a third. Davis watched, mouth agape as 'It's shield broke before his very eyes. The pieces falling down on their feet. 'It' looked up at Ex-Veemon in pure horror, and Davis knew what he was thinking. What are you?!
Ex-Veemon did not bother answering the unasked question. Rather, he pressed the attack. Surging forward, he got an uppercut right on 'It's jaw, knocking him backwards. 'It' was too stunned to react and Ex-Veemon seizing the lapse of attention delivered a devastating blow.
CRITICAL CRUNCH!!
Eyes blazing with furry he leaped forward again and firmly grasped 'It's neck within his mighty jaws and bit down with a sickening snap. 'It' began to scream in pain, though his throat was clamped shut. The windpipe was apparently torn. It was quite obviously a fatal blow, and from 'It's eyes Davis knew it was over. 'It' knew it was over as well and closed his eyes for the final time.
Ex-Veemon seemed to think otherwise. He tore further at his prey's neck inflicting as much pain as possible. He let go and began to punch furiously and rapidly at 'It's armored torso. The armor slowly began to fade away from his vicious attacks. He tore through 'IT' like Veemon would tear through a Christmas present or a package.
"I TOLD YOU I WOULD TEAR THE LIFE FROM YOU!!" he bellowed. "YOU SHOULD HAVE NEVER…" though Davis cut him off.
"STOP!" Davis yelled as ran forward shoving against the giant forearm that was Ex-Veemon's. "He is dead! WE WON! That's all, we got our vengeance, no need to lose our honor in the process."
"HE WILL PAY FOR WHAT HE DID…" he shuddered. "He will suffer like any digimon who so wrongly killed our friend! If Ken killed me, would you not force him to suffer for what he had done?!"
"Would I hate him? Yes. Would I try to kill him? NEVER! How does he even compare to Ken, KEN IS OUR FRIEND!"
"I don't see your friend here right now. You are weak…." He hissed
"NO I AM STRONG! YOU ARE WEAK TO ACT SO DISCRACEFULLY!!" he yelled back, attempting to out do Ex-Veemon's deep voice. He did not have an answer for Ex-Veemons comments on Ken so instead he punched Ex-Veemon's incredibly hard body with all his might. Ex-Veemon grunted and laughed as Davis shook his hand off from pain. The dragon proceeded to pick Davis up with his tail and bring him close to his face.
"Do I look weak to you?" he growled. Davis stared back right in the eyes, refusing to show the fear inside of him. What have I done? He rides on my pain…
Then all of the sudden he dropped from Ex-Veemon's grasp and roughly landed on the ground. Quickly he got back up, though Ex-Veemon's tail was there to greet him. It whip lashed across his face, sending him back to the ground in pain. He got back up just as swiftly, though he felt the warm blood trickling down his face from the gash. He looked back up into Ex-Veemon's cold dark eyes and his heart sunk, for they had lost that courageous loving blue. Now they were pitch black, and Davis could see himself in the reflection. He could see his soul inside of the monster he had created. He could see the blood on his cheek falling to the ground. Tears of failure were long lost now. For the blood flowing down from his cheek took place from the watery mess that flowed from his eyes. No longer tears of failure, yet tears of pain.
"So what are you going to do? kill me too?" he barked back at Ex-Veemon.
"You are worthy of nothing from me. You are a miserable failure." He scoffed. "You are not even worthy of my time, which is why I leave now."
"Where are you going to go!?" asked Davis.
"You know…" said Ex-Veemon. Though the confused look on Davis's face told Ex-Veemon he was not really sure.
"What is the one thing that you still search for today, the one thing BlackWarGreymon fought for? What is the one thing we left for not a week ago to find?"
"A purpose," said Davis softly.
"And where do you think I'll find mine?" asked Ex-Veemon
"Your purpose is to fight with me! TO HELP OUR CAUSE! We are the destined! You're a digimon of the destined. YOU FIGHT FOR BOTH WORLDS. YOU FIGHT FOR WHAT WE BELIEVE IN!!" said Davis, tears beginning to form.
"That's your purpose… What is mine…?" asked Ex-Veemon. Davis could not answer, he was to shocked to stunned. "That is what I thought."
"So you will leave me…leave us out to die. Rinse us clean of your hands because you're all powerful now. I gave you that power, evil as it seems to be. Now that you have it, you're going to take it and run?!"
"I am off to the digital world, do not even try to find me. I may come back one day, if I ever find my place…" murmured Ex-Veemon.
"I will follow you wherever you go, to both ends of the digital world. On my own two feet" said Davis his steely glaze taking over.
"I would comment on it, though I am not too worried of any contact between the two of us. You being on two feet, me with my wings." He chuckled. "You're going to ditch your friends to chase after little old me? You think I am not loyal, but what about you?"
"The only way I can help them is with you by my side." Anyway they were not there for me he thought refusing to let his digimon how he felt.
"Which proves my point that all you are is a miserable failure, you can do nothing without me by your side." Snorted Ex-Veemon. "I will have nothing to do with miserable failures so I bid you adieu." Before Davis could protest anymore he took of sailing some fifty feet in the air in less than a second. I will follow you.
Davis kept his eyes on Ex-Veemon as the black digimon slowly flew towards the horizon. Davis had to keep himself from running after him the whole time as his heart leaped into his throat and tears again began to form in his eyes.
What had happened? He had came to save his friend not only had he lost him, he had lost Ex-Veemon as well. Who did he have left to call his friend? The destined left him to die in his time of need, they had obviously refused to help. Did they care if he lived or died? Ken had not even come, his closest friend, his hero Tai seemed to have better things to do. BlackWarGreymon was dead, dying a hero's death to save his life. No longer could he call upon his wise, but twisted knowledge. Ex-Veemon was gone off on his own quest for knowledge, and purpose. He seemed to be gone for a long while, maybe forever, and Davis really could do nothing about that at the moment. What was he going to do, beat him up till he came crawling back?
Davis looked back over at the spot BlackWarGreymon had died wishing he would just appear, the specks that had dissolved to form back together so he could ditch this feeling of emptiness. He looked back up at the sky and sighed, Ex-Veemon was out of sight, though surely not out of mind. He would go after him in time, though he had to sort a few things out of his head first. He made his way back over to where BlackWarGreymon had died and kneeled on the spot. He took his digivice out of his pocket in his jacket and set it on the ground. He thought a little while longer and decided to leave his D-terminal here to. No need for second thoughts if he was truly going to do this, it had to be by himself, and there could be no distractions to pull him back. Placing his forehead on the ground, he thanked BlackWarGreymon for his sacrifice. He rested his palm on the ground and looked off one last time towards the sky. I guess I am truly alone in the end. With that he got up and made his way off into the distance taking one step forward each time. One step away each time from what he knew, and one step closer to something he could not see. Just how it's always been, and I guess always will be.
Here I stand,
Helpless and left for dead.
I believe in you, Say goodbye, Trembling, I believe in you, Say goodbye, Hold
on,
Close your eyes,
So many days gone by.
Easy to find what's wrong,
Harder
to find what's right.
I can show you
that
I can see right through
All your empty lies.
I won't
stay long,
In this world so wrong.
As we
dance with
The devil tonight.
Don't you dare look at
Him
in the eye,
As we dance with
The devil tonight.
Crawling across my skin.
Feeling your cold, dead eyes,
Stealing the life of mine.
I can
show you that
I can see right through
All your empty lies.
I
won't last long,
In this world so wrong.
As
we dance with
The devil tonight.
Don't you dare look at
Him
in the eye,
As we dance with
The devil tonight.
Hold on.
Say goodbye, Hold
on,
As
we dance with
The devil tonight.
Don't you dare look at
Him
in the eye,
As we dance with
The devil tonight.
Hold on.
Hold on Davis, Hold on.
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Well that's it the finale, I hope everyone who reads my story is nice enough to leave a review. Thank you all you've been great. Davis's Pain should be out pretty soon I will tell all of my reviewers when it is posted, as well as every who has me on story alert. If your worried I may forget. I probably will lol, just add me to author alert that way you'll know.
And with that I leave you a quote, I made it up though it probably has been said before.
Nothing is as lonely as being free, yet nothing is more free than being lonely.