Spike's Adventure through the Digital World (Dusk Edition)

Spike had been up early on the day of the tournament between Night Claw and Light Fang. Getting up early had helped him be alert enough to win the Group A battles in the tournament, placing him in the finals against whoever would win the Group B battles.

While the rest of Night Claw was watching the battles in Group B, Twilight and ChaosGallantmon were going over some data they'd pulled up overnight. Twilight was shocked as she read the findings, "ChaosGallantmon, this can't be right... Spike... a Draconian? The Draconians went extinct back in Equestria decades ago."

ChaosGallantmon nodded, "As surprising as it is, there's no mistaking it, Spike is made up of human and Draconian DNA, with some data. You realize what that means, don't you? Spike is part Digimon."

Twilight couldn't believe it, the boy she'd raised as her little brother was part Draconian, and part Digimon? She sighed, "Well, that might explain why he's so in sync with his Digimon, he's one himself. We'll have to keep an eye on him"

Back at the Night Claw waiting room, all hell broke loose when Iron Will came out of the Group B final match, defeated. Spike calmed everyone down, "Come on you guys, we can still win the tournament. I already won the Group A matches, and I know if I try hard enough and believe in my Digimon, I can win the finals."

Gabby nodded, agreeing with Spike, "Spike's right, it's not over yet. I'm sure Spike can win!"

The others got over their disappointment and quickly voiced their confidence in Spike. As Twilight came back into the waiting room, she asked Spike, "Spike, I'd like you to meet Chief Flash Sentry of Light Fang. Follow me."

As Spike followed Twilight, he saw Chief Flash Sentry along with his partner Ophanimon. Spike introduced himself after saluting, "Hello Chief Flash Sentry. My name's Spike Drake. I don't know if Twilight has told you, but I'm her adopted little brother."

Flash nodded, "Yes, she's mentioned you before. You were impressive in the Group A matches, but Ember is not a Tamer to be taken lightly."

Ophanimon spoke, agreeing with her Tamer, "Yes, Ember has a lot of potential as a Tamer."

A voice came from the Light Fang waiting room, "Thank you Flash and Ophanimon, but I've still got a lot to learn." A girl with turquoise hair walked out and saluted, "It's nice to meet you Spike. My name's Ember, I'm the one you'll be facing in the finals."

Spike smiled, "Nice to meet you Ember. I think I'll enjoy our match." The two groups headed back to the waiting room until it was time for the final match. Spike stepped on the warp pad to the arena and smiled when he saw Ember, "No matter who wins, let's be sure to have a good battle!"

Ember nodded, "Right!"

And with that, the battle began. Spike's SkullMeramon acted first and slammed one of his chains into Ember's Palmon, dealing a lot of damage. However, Ember's MegaSeadramon was able to lighten the damage by encasing Palmon in a bubble of water.

As the battle continued, eventually it came down to Ember's Palmon and Spike's Dracmon. The two were exhausted, but continued to fight on. Spike smiled, "I think our Digimon are running out of energy, this next attack may be the last one for our Digimon."

Ember nodded, "Yeah, let's do this Spike!"

As the two Rookies ran at each other, they stood after colliding. After a few seconds, Palmon passed out on the arena floor. The referee said, "And the winner of the Normal Rank Tournament is Spike of Night Claw!"

Ember groaned, "Man, how could I lose? Heh, you're going to be a good rival for me Spike. I guess this is where we part ways for now, but I'm looking forward to the day we fight again."

Spike nodded, "So do I Ember, so do I." and headed back to the Night Claw waiting room.

Twilight smiled as Spike came in and told him, "Good job Spike, I'm proud of you, both as your sister and the Night Claw Leader. I have a reward for you when we get back to Darkmoon City. Go to Tamer Home to pick it up."

Spike smiled, but as he and Twilight walked back towards the warp gate back to Darkmoon City, they saw the strange man from the other day. One of the guards said, "You there! State your name, rank, and intention!"

Twilight gasped, "It's him, from before!"

The man snickered and disappeared once again, just like he did in Thriller Ruins. Flash Sentry asked Twilight, "Twilight, do you know that guy?"

Twilight nodded, "The other day during a training session, that guy caused the wild Digimon in Thriller Ruins go crazy and attack us indiscriminately. Something about him bugs me. You should get back to Sunshine City and check your servers. Something's not right about this guy, and I have a feeling this isn't the last time we'll see him."

Flash nodded, "Right, we'll be in contact Twilight." and stepped on the warp pad back to Sunshine City.

When Twilight was meeting with the Bronze Tamers from Night Claw, she was also meeting with Spike. After she dismissed the Bronze Tamers, she told Spike, "Spike. I need to tell you something important."

Spike sighed, "Alright, lay it on me, what did I do this time sis?"

Twilight shook her head, "You're not in trouble, I just need to tell you this. You know that everything you see around you is made of digital data, binary code, whatever you'd like to call it. And then there's Equestria, the world we humans came from before coming here. Well... you're not fully human. For reasons I can't disclose right now, we did a blood test, and your results tell us... you're part Draconian."

Spike's eyes widened, "Draconian!? B-But I thought the Draconians went extinct years ago?"

Twilight nodded, "They did, that's why I don't understand how it's possible. I have a feeling that strange man we saw yesterday and at the coliseum today knows something about this, and like I said, if I learn anything more, I'll contact you."

Spike nodded, "Thanks sis. I'm going back to Tamer Home. I'll see you around."

ChaosGallantmon sighed as Spike left, "We can't tell him the full truth, not yet at least."

Twilight nodded, "Yes, you're right. For now, let him rest."