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Kazu dropped to the floor, sweat dripping from his brow. He was panting in exhaustion his Digi-Soul aura had worn him out. He watched as the ooze sizzled out of existance and the Pseudo-Marcus fell to the floor. Lifeless.
"Oh God..."
Kazu felt shivers running down his spine as the Masked Dragon roared. He rolled over to face the beast, watching as the three orbs spiralled down towards him. They cracked open and Zerimon, Chicchimon and Piedmon fell, unconcious to the floor. Kazu stared at them for a few seconds, disbelief soon evaporating. He began to laugh, quietly at first, then a full blown haughty bellow. Even looking at the Dragon barely faultered his fit of laughter. He came to a close, holding his Digimon close to him.
"Looks like it's over guys..."
He looked up at the Dragon. His smile now gone.
"Ok... So I passed. What happens now?"

Kazu took a nervous step backwards as the body vanished and flames began to well up from the Dragon. He certianly did not like the sounds of being eaten.
"What I'm going to do now huh?"
Kazu looked down at the unconcious Digimon around him, then at his own hands.
"Well first thing's first. I'm going to get the hell out of here, then I'm going somwhere sunny."
This amused him a little and a small smirk tugged at the corner of his mouth.
"I suppose now I know I can handle it... I'll train. Learn to use my Digi-Soul so that the next time I meet Marcus, I'll be able to face him on an even field"
Kazu then looked up, straight into the glowing eyes of the Dragon.
"As for what I know, and like you say, how much use it is to you, I'll tell you. Fair is fair after all."
Kazu took a deep breath, this was very risky, but he had witnessed His powers and remained cautiously optemistic.
"Well... I'm sure you're aware that Yggdrasil, the Creator and Deletor of this world, exists in another plain of existance. One that cannot be reached by conventional methods. As you so rightly said earlier, the only way to meet him, is to die."
Kazu waved his hands at the gaping hole in his leather jacket's back. The bloodied shirt with the hole exposing his torso and the various blood stains on his trousers.
"As you can see, I'm pretty battered and covered in blood, but I'm sure you can see; no injury to my person, aside from a mark left from that goop, is on me. That is because I died."
Kazu's face fell solemn, remembering the day.
"As that clone-thing said, he'd have to kill me again, it was Marcus that ended my life. As my mind drifted, it entered the personal-space where the complexities of the human mind are stored when they enter the Digital World. Normally through death the person will remain unaware but thanks to this guy--"
Kazu patted Piedmon on the shoulder.
"--I woke up. By clinging to him as my mind was destroyed, a part of me managed to float into the wider ether, the realm of Yggdrasil. There he stopped Piedmon from trying to kill him without lifting a finger, then proceeded to reconstruct my mind while this little fellow--"
This time Kazu ruffled the sleeing Chichhimon's head.
"--Repaired my physical body. I was sent back to this world, alive and kicking, fully healed."
Kazu sighed,
"So that's the first thing: How to reach Yggdrasil. But the second thing is this; What He told me."
Kazu locked his eye's onto the Dragon once again.
"He told me he was resting. Waiting for the day when he would come back... And delete the Digital World. Destroy everything that everyone here has worked so hard towards and rebuild it from scratch... I don't know about you but I think that's a pretty Harrowing Message..."
Kazu broke eye contact from the demonic, flame spewing Dragon and returned his gaze to the three Digimon around him.
"So thats that. My information is on how someone can reach Yggdrasil; by implanitng their ssance into a human's mind then having th strength to survive the two-dimensional trips after death. And then the message he gave to me, about an impending apocalypse for the Digital World. I hope you can glean something from what I have told you."
Kazu gave the Dragon a heartfelt bow, hoping he would be allowed to leave.

Kazu sheilded his eyes as a wind swept around him, blocking all light and then wisping him away. A bright light shone, peking out from behind his hands Kazu recognised the library. He looked to see his tea cup re-filled. He gladly took it and downed it's contents, the warm liquid heating him all over after his dark experience. He listened to Lucemon as he called him a fool, and that those with duties were to be re-born after the Deletion...
"I... I'm sorry for wasting your time..."
At the mentionof Lucemon 'Liking' Kazu he was relieved. He supposed that was the closest thing he would get to praise from this vastly powerful being. Kazu nodded and got to his feet. Zerimon, Chicchimon and Piedmon groaned in usion as they cam too.
"But... I don't wanna go to school today..."
"But I'm sleeeeeeepy..."
"Fools... I need my... Beauty sleep."
Kazu chuckled and roused them, they shook the sleep out of their eyes and smiled widely to see their Tamer ok. Zerimon and Chicchimon dove onto Kazu's shoulders and nuzzled and hugged him while Piedmon offered a moody nod. Kazu turned to Lucemon.
"Well if what you say is true... Then I'll have to make sure that me and my friends will have to find a purpose to make sure we don't get deleted!"
A warm smile spread across Kazu face, he bowed to the Lucemon, Piedmon following his lead and doing likewise.
"Thank you for your hospitality and for answering my questions and showing me what the Ultimate Darkness is. I very much appreciate it."
As he went to leave Kazu caught Lucemon's parting words. He nodded, walking out into the dark corridor.

As he entered the corridor Kazu let out a long, relieved sigh. He'd done it. What he came here to do, and he had learned on this trip also. He closed his eyes threw both hands into the air and stretched, throwing his head back and yawning.
"Well we survived guys... I think it's about time we had a vacation..."
Kazu opened his eyes and looked at the ceiling.
"..."
Kazu was looking at a panda. A panda holding onto the ceiling. After a few seconds his Digimon also looked up to see what Kazu was looking at.
"What on earth?"
"So yeah there's a panda up there..."
"Uuuh huu..."
Kazu dropped his arms and tilted his head to one side. Lucemon's words rang in his ears.
"Ohhh! Umm hey, excuse me! I think Lucemon is ready to see you now."
The panda certianly didn't look like a Virus type. Kazu hoped he would be ok...
"Good luck with whatever it is your seeing him for."
Kazu gave the panda a wave and headed off down the dark corridors, re-tracing his steps past the knightmon statues.

After 10 or so minutes of walking Kazu had finally found the front foyer. He gave a satisfied chuckle and headed down the ornate stairwell, looking at the warring angel and demon statue. He came around and stopped before it.
"Why are we stopping? We should leave..."
Kazu nodded to Zerimon, he bowed to the statue.
"May you two keep the balance for eternity..."
With that Kazu about turned and exited through the giant, ornate front entrance to the Tower and into the snow covered landscape outside. As soon as he had left the castle a bright light erupted from his Digi-Vice. Chicchimon chirrped in joy and dove off Kazu's shoulder, being engulfed by a bright light as he Digivolved. What landed was Buraimon, the Bird-Samurai. He cricked his neck and laughed heartily.
"Ohh master! It is good to have returned to this form! I feel so alive!"
Piedmon scoffed at him.
"Pah, show off... Look I'm really tired, Kazu may I return to Sanctuary?"
Kazu smiled at the pair.
"Of course. Go ahead and head on back. Let the others know what happened and that I'm ok. Remember most of them are still heavily injured from the recent battles. Zerimon, do you want to head off too?"
The little blob shook his head.
"Nuh-uh! I'm going to stay with you! Those two might be tired but all I've done is sit around! I'm still ready to fight!"
Kazu smiled and held out his Digivice to Piedmon and Buraimon.
"Ok folks, off you pop."
Piedmon said nothing, simply breaking down into orbs of light and being absorbed into the Digivice, Buraimon gave a respectful bow, said:
"Thank you master."
And then did the same. Kazu frowned,
"He's gotta stop calling me that..."
Zerimon shrugged and jumped onto the floor.
"I suppose it's his choice eh? Now then, let's see if I remember..."
Kazu gave the blob a quizzical look. Zerimon fidgeted for a second before glowing brightly.
"Woah!"
The light vanished and a Terriermon stood in his place.
"Darn it I was hoping for Golden Armour..."
Kazu laughed and picked up the Bunny-Digimon.
"Aww, there, there. We only use Golden Armour in battle's because the Digi-Armour was made by my light, for protective useage only. You'll be fine as a Terriermon for now."
Terriermon huffed and scrambld onto Kazu's shoulder. Kazu looked around the outside of the Tower. It was a mess, large chunks were missing out of the ground, burnt stone and great scratches were all over the place. Clearly a battle had ensued. Kazu scratched his head as he walked through the scarred grounds and towards the exit.
"Was this... All from that pandamon?"
Terriermon shurgged and pointed at the rest of The Underworld.
"Come on, we've got a ways to go before we're clear of danger, it's not safe for either of us down here. Especially with you reeking of evil."
Kazu gave the Bunny an indignant look.
"What do you mean?"
Terriermon giggled.
"Never mind, lets just hurry."
Kazu gave a curt laugh and nodded, wobbling Terriermon on his head.
"Lets get going. I need to see the sun again..."
With that they left the Tower, the pinicle of Evil within the Digital World, and the Place which Kazu would forever remember as where he fought against the deepest possible darkness... And won.

[[Exit Kazu and Terriermon to The Underworld]]

((Thanks for all the help Liger! Now to draw this chapter to a close...))

The gate to the dark spiral open as several digimon leave three are known as the Grimm’s family though not real brothers or sister, not even the same type of digimon but three friends who got called it by those who knew them one was Ba’al a Beelzemon BM the other was Pine a Puppetmon and the last was rookie knowing as Oceanus a betamon where being lead out of the castle by three mummymon at either side and one in front the other digimon with was no other than Skull Satamon following suit behind his cane in hand as crouched over body moves slowly like an old man to make sure the three are throwing out of the castle once and for all Pines last prank had gone slightly wrong against his un expecting victim as it could be seen from the Female demon lord lean out the window her hair singed, hands in the air yelling and screaming down at them pine’s grin widened as she watched the antics of lilithmon be seen by all near the castle.

As they exited the area the mummymon lined up behind the Skull Satamon as he cleared his throat before speaking with rough elderly gentlemanly voice “as decreed from the Lady Lilithmon all three of you have been evicted from the actions of Puppetmon and her prank on the lady Lilithmon causing a small explosion in which caused to burn her hair and clothing, with several other warnings you have gone too far and if you try to enter you shall be captured and left for the Demon lords to decide your fate.” After finishing he coughed roughly before looking to Beelzemon BM “sorry my old friend I tried everything for you to stay but as you give your word that Pine and her pranks would stop, she had to make an example of you to sorry.” Ba’al looked over nodding knowing his skills as demon lord’s bounty hunter he could fine work easy enough in the underworld as long as pine acted more mature. They all turned and headed towards the underworld city for the mean time.

[Enter Chis and his digimon from Underworld]

Chris looked as digimon and smiled glad to be surrounded by digimon who wanted to help him save Marcus. He knew that this wouldn't be easy, but he was ready to do what he had to for Marcus. They now walked through the marble garden and he had to admit it unnerved him a bit, but he had to keep moving. "Guys looks like this is the point of no return, be ready for anything" He said. His digimon responded with a nod. He took no notice of Cadaiver and Paramiere. They soon reached the bridge and he took a deep breath before sighing and stepping onto the bridge. "I am the tamer Chris Shadowheart, I come seeking the tamer known as Marcus, I'm ready to do what I need to in order to enter" He said. The serpent statues truly made him uneasy. His digimon stood near him ready for whatever was about to enter. Chris's corrupted Digisoul then flashed. He hoped his digisoul would show he could enter.

Chris sighed as the statues asked him to state his purpose. He sighed, but remembered what Marcus had told him, he knew who he needed to see although he knew it wouldn't be easy. "I am here to see Lucemon, he has a friend of mine and I want him back" He said. He looked at his digimon who nodded feeling a fight were coming.

Demios meanwhile noticed the two digimon sneaking towards them "Well look who wasn't invited to the party" He said a bit coldly. He looked at them "So you know Marcus and yet you'd have me kill a tamer who seeks to help yours" He said. He frowned he knew they were dark digimon, but he had hoped they'd at least seek to prevent their tamers demise. "Why wouldn't you seek to save your tamer...are you truly that cold hearted?" He asked. He looked at Cadaiver and frowned again he had actually liked the clown for some reason. "I seek to help one who would risk his life for another....do you two hold such honor or do you seek to further your own agenda" He said coldly.

Demios looked at the two of them as the spoke "I, like the tamer here, know who lives here, but somethings are more important than fear...I know that you are virus's but if someone were important to you, wouldn't you try everything you could to save them" He said. He frowned as he herd Cadaver and shook his head "I thought we were friends...I was hoping that you two were more than to mischievous digimon and would help save someone important to you" He said his voice actually showing hurt. However, he then noticed the metal seadramon. He turned to see what Chris was capable of.

Chris frowned he knew it'd come to this, but he was ready "well guys it looks like we've met with our first obstacle" He said. He looked at his partners and frowned "Lets go guys" he said. He then held his digivice up "Digivolution Activate!" He said. Suddenly his digimon glowed as Artemis became Beelzemon, Skylar became Phoenixmon, and Dante became Grademon. He hoped they'd be able to handle the two digimon.

Artemis smirked "Is this all, its hardly even enough for play time" He said. He then pulled his guns out "Double impact" He said as he began firing at the two of them. He was ready to do his best to fight the two of them, but his real fear was once they got inside, he had herd rumors of what went on inside the tower, many of them were horrid.

Skylar smirked as he flew into the air he had wanted to stretch his wings a bit anyway. "You really think we're going to leave that easily I think that metal is on a little too tight" He said. He then closed his eyes and built up energy before firing his crimson fire attack. It sent a large amount of flames rushing at the two digimon. They may have been a water attribute but they still were made of metal.

Dante waited he knew what going into that open fire of attacks at close range could do. He was sure that if they tried to come at them, then he'd rush in ready for battle. He looked at Chris and did his best to smile "Don't worry we can handle these metal heads" He said. He then pulled his swords out ready for trouble.

Demios looked at the deranged clown and frowned it was obvious the clown was hurt and had never truly felt friendship or caring. "...your wrong" He said simply. He looked at him "It's true that everyone can be selfish and uncaring towards others, but I believe that everyone also has the potential to do good in their lives, sure we lose our way but just because we lose our way doesn't mean we are unable to find our way back to the light" He said this time his voice had sympathy for Cadaiver. He took one of the clowns hands and frowned "I can feel that you've had a tough life, but that doesn't mean that the entire world is as bad as you see it" He said. As a surprise Demios took his visor down showing his bright blue eyes to Cadaiver however he then felt the sharp knife in his back. He coughed for a moment and his eyes seem to dim slightly "No one deserves to die alone..." His voice was weakened "...I want you to know....even if it was for a short time...I was your friend" He said. He then herd a sound and noticed an ice chunk flying towards them he quickly used his remaining strength to shove Cadaiver out of the way before taking the full impact of the strike and be sent crashing into several marble plants rather painfully.

Skylar frowned as the beam flew at him. He quickly flew out of the way as best he could, however his tail was struck in the process. "You irritating metal ingrates!" He yelled. He quickly flew at them "Sky attack!" He yelled as he struck the one who had attacked him with his wings and talons before flying high in the sky again and blasting a large amount of fire at it again. "Why don't you pests ever learn to go away" He said.

Dante frowned as he saw the ice coming and quickly grabbed Chris before diving to safety. He carefully sat him down "Don't worry Chris we'll have this over before you know it" He said. He then turned and rushed at the Metalseadramon not under fire. He then jumped and swung his swords "Cross blade!" He yelled as he began to slice at the digimon.

Artemis however upon seeing the incoming ice decide to help out a nearby virus digimon Paramire. He quickly grabbed her and jumped to safety narrowly dodging the ice. He sat her down next to Chris "Please try to keep him from getting hurt" He said. Artemis then followed Dante's idea and rushed at the same digimon Dante was attacking and jumped at him once he got close he aimed his gun at him "Chaos flare!" He yelled as he began firing from close range. He knew that Metalseadramon might have trouble attacking targets if they were close to him since most of his attacks were made for distance.