Chapter 9
Matt sighed and hugged his knees. For some reason it had been getting colder in the steel area, and the only reason that Matt could think of as why was because they hadn't moved for the past hour. Their Digimon hadn't let them.
We don't want you to get hurt! Gabumon had said. The Digimon were obviously worried about the area in which then were in, and from this, Matt was worried as well.
As they sat, waiting, Matt suddenly heard a voice from near by. He sat up slightly, trying to hear all he could.
Visser 3 isn't going to be happy about this. the hushed voice said.
So the Andalite Bandits got away, why are you thinking of telling him? another, a female, replied.
We aren't the only ones who saw them! the male replied back. A handful of our people saw the Bandits as well, not to mention about fifty others that are not under our control.
a new voice said. And soon the news will get to Visser 3, even if we do not tell him.
Could the people be talking about Tai and the others?, Matt wondered. He stood up, trying to hear better, but his movement caused the people to notice that they were there.
Who's there? the first man snapped. Matt jerked back and backed against the wall as the people came closer. Then, realizing that they had no chance if they just stood there, he turned to T.K., Mimi, Kari, and the Digimon. They all looked up at him, waiting.
Matt bit his lip and said, The group took off the other way, and the three adults chasing them started yelling for backup. They all ran as fast as they could away, but Matt realized that the adults were catching up.
Turning a corner, Matt saw two things. A large pool surrounded by cages, like the Digimon had said, and something way better. An emergency exit. They would be able to make it!
As the group came closer to the exit, Kari tripped. Matt stopped in his tracks to help her up, but the people were there! Pulling out his Digivice, Matt said, Why don't you pick on someone your own size? Gabumon, digivolve!
~*Gabumon... digivolve to... GARURUMON!*~
Howling Blaster! Garurumon shouted, shooting the ice blast at the adults chasing them. Unfortunately, the attack alerted more people, and they all aimed some sort of gun at Garurumon.
Matt heard one of them shout. A beam of red light shot at Garurumon, and evaporated as it hit him, leaving no mark whatsoever. Still, Matt wasn't convinced.
Are you all right Garurumon? he asked quickly.
Garurumon answered, We must get out of here quickly.
Matt saw the people standing there, amazed. With a blast of insight, he realized that the gun was supposed to do more than just weaken Garurumon a bit. Matt shoved Kari and T.K. to the ground behind Garurumon.
Matt hissed, That blast didn't do much to Garurumon, but who knows what it'll do to us. Stay down here. Matt turned to look for Mimi, and then he saw her, holding her Digivice out to Palmon.
~*Palmon... digivolve to... TOGEMON!*~
Togemon towered high over the crowd and shouted, You want a Needle Spray? At this, a bunch of needles flew out at the crowd, causing them to back off quickly.
Come on! Matt shouted, heading towards the exit. Mimi, Kari, and T.K. made it out quickly, but as Matt followed, something hit him hard in the chest, and he fell backwards.
Matt fell backwards into the simmering pool, barely noticing Garurumon lunging after him...
Chapter 10
Izzy blinked his eyes open. He was lying on the grass in a forest that he had never seen before. It wasn't the Digiworld, Izzy was sure of that, but he wasn't aware of what it was.
Turning his head, he saw Tentomon talking with a tall black girl and a... thing. It looked a bit like a Centarumon, except a bit gentler, perhaps.
Izzy asked, surprised that his voice was so weak. He must have hit his head or something when the blast hit.
Ah, you're awake! the girl said, and reached down to help him up. Hi, I'm Cassie.
Izzy took her hand and allowed himself to be helped up. As he stood up, he glanced around again, his gaze pausing on the creature that Tentomon had been talking to in curiosity. I'm Izzy. he replied, turning back to the girl.
I hope your all right, Izzy. Tentomon said, starting to hover. Cassie raised an eyebrow at this, but she didn't say anything.
Hey, Cassie, I'm back-- oh, you woke up. a voice said. Izzy jerked, and looked around for the source of the voice. He turned to the creature. Was that you?
No, it was me. the voice said again, and a bird landed on a branch where Izzy could see him.
Izzy raised his eyebrow. But you are a red-tailed hawk. No offense, but the last time I checked, red-tails couldn't talk.
Um, Izzy, there's a few things that I think you should know... Tentomon began, but the bird interrupted.
I know. I... I'm a magic bird. the bird said.
Izzy rolled his eyes. Give me a break. I believe in aliens, but not magic. I would say that you were an alien if I had a choice.
Kids are getting harder and harder to fool these days. the bird said, laughing. Fine. You're right, actually. I'm like this because of aliens. My name's Tobias.
Um, pleased to meet you. Izzy said, and then he turned to the tall, deer-like creature, And you are? he asked, wondering if it was just a strange deer, not a sentient creature. Being in the Digiworld had made him think that all strange creatures could talk to him.
I am called Ax. the creature said, I am an Andalite.
An alien, Izzy. Tentomon said. Now I know what you were talking about.
Hey, we have a sci-fi fan. Cool. a voice said, and Izzy turned around. A Hispanic boy wearing biker shorts and a t-shirt walked up and placed his hand on Izzy's shoulder. This should make convincing him a lot easier.
Convincing me? Of what? Izzy asked, looking up at the taller boy. (Ani-fans/Digi-fans = Izzy is about the same height to Marco as he is to Tai and/or Matt (up to his shoulders)
Um, let's not jump into things, Marco. Cassie said, and looked down at Izzy. This is Marco. she said, explaining.
I'm Rachel. a tall blond girl said, appearing behind Cassie.
And I'm Jake. a brown haired boy said as well. He held the same look of leadership that Tai had, and the same look of responsibility as Sora.
Izzy nodded. I take it that you know about Tentomon.
Yeah, Bird-Boy told us all about your little bug friend here. Marco said, looking at the bug-like Digimon.
Excuse me, but if you knew all about me, you would be able to call me Tentomon, not little bug'. Tentomon replied.
I called you a little pink thing the first time I saw you. Izzy reminded him.
Are you color blind? Rachel asked, Your friend Tentomon is red.
Well, that's something I think I need to explain. Izzy said.
Jake said, You tell us what you know, and we'll think of a way to help you, okay?
All right. Izzy said, and then began his story.
Chapter 11
Matt groaned softly. Around him he could hear the voices of his friends, but they were all muffled and disoriented. His head felt as if it was on fire, and he couldn't concentrate. It was as if there was something new inside his head.
And there is. a voice said.
Huh? Matt thought, Who said that?
It was I. the voice replied, Gallou 673 of the Rect Scalliy pool.
That makes no sense whatsoever. Matt replied, How are you talking to me...what was it? Gallop?
The voice sighed, irritated. It was Gallou. And I don't believe that I should have to explain anything to a mere human. Although you Digidestined have had quite some adventure.
Hey! How did you know? Matt shot back, astonished.
I am in control of you now, Matt. Or, your real name, Yamato. You are my slave, and I can read your thoughts.
Matt gasped mentally. What are you? Are you a Digimon?
The evil force seethed, You foolish child! I am not a pathetic little creature like that. I am a Yeerk! An alien to you humans.
Izzy would be happy. Matt muttered.
I doubt that. Gallou replied, Slaves of the Yeerks are never happy. They are broken, pathetic souls.
Matt let this information sink in. He was now a slave of a Yeerk', whatever that was, and he was to become a broken soul? Somehow that didn't sound too appealing.
Matt felt his eyes blink open, and his head turned to see his surroundings. But he wasn't moving his head! What was going on?
Oh, didn't I tell you? Gallou asked, sneering, You cannot move at all on your will. You are my complete and total slave.
Matt wanted to scream. He couldn't move? What if this guy attacked T.K. or something? Or the others? He seemed like the kind of guy to do that, too.
Where am I? Matt heard his voice say. But it wasn't him, obviously. It was Gallou.
We're outside Matt. Mimi said.
Yeah, we all got out, and then Garurumon came blasting out with you on his back! T.K. said, coming up next to him and grinning. You were knocked out for awhile, but you're okay now, right?
Of course. Matt's voice said.
No I'm not! Tell them the truth! Matt shouted.
Oh, I don't think so. Gallou replied. Just then, everyone heard a voice speak from nowhere.
Hello? Matt, are you there? Izzy's voice spoke out from Matt's Digivice.
Gallou jerked in surprise, and looked down at the Digivice. After quickly going through Matt's brain to see who Izzy was, he replied, Yeah, I'm here Izzy.
Izzy said, I can't seem to pick up your signal, but I've found some friends and maybe they can help.
Matt's voice asked.
Yeah, they're called the And--- Izzy stopped talking talking abruptly, as if someone had covered his mouth. Soon Matt heard the sounds of muffled talking, and Izzy came back on, What I meant was, never mind who they are now. I'm trying to track you, but maybe...
Gallou interrupted. I'll meet you at the um... the gate in the woods! It's by the river bend.
All right. Izzy replied.
Look, don't bring your friends, we need to talk about something. Gallou said quickly.
Um, okay.
Good, I'll see you there. Gallou said, and disconnected the Digivice connection, learning how to through Matt.
Hey, Matt. Mimi said, Why didn't you mention us?
Gallou turned Matt's head towards them. I figured that I would go and meet Izzy. You guys should go look for Tai and the others.
Mimi gasped. But Matt--
Look, we know Izzy's safe, Tai and the others may not be. Go and look for them. With that, Matt's body stood up and walked towards the bend in the river.
What are you doing? Why did you take off? Matt asked, furious.
Your little friend found the Andalite Bandits. Gallou said, barely restraining his glee. Once he is infested, there is no stopping us!
You mean... you're going to make Izzy like me? You're going to put a... a Yeerk in his head?!
Precisely. Gallou said, Once the day is done, your little friend will be one of us.
Chapter 12
Joe kicked a rock on the ground. They had been going around in circles for a long time now, and he was getting hungry. Are we going to find anything to eat at ALL this year? he said.
Hold your horses. Tai said, We'll find something! Tai kicked a rock as well.
I think that you think it's as worthless as we do. Sora said, sighing. I'm tired. Not to complain, but honestly.
Well, let's look for something, then! Agumon said.
We have been... for the past three hours! Gomamon answered back, There isn't anything TO eat!
Um... guys? Tai said.
Joe asked.
I think it's going to rain.
Let me check. Biyomon said, flying up. Coming back down she said, Yep. Sure is.
Oh. Great. Now what do we do? Joe asked sarcastically.
Gee, I dunno. Maybe find shelter? Gomamon answered. There's an opening there.
The group ran towards the opening. As it began to rain, Tai leaned against the back wall, but instead of rock, he just fell through!
Tai shouted as he fell into the weird opening. Sora, Joe, and the Digimon heard him, and followed him into the opening.
Sora said, looking around. This place is amazing...
Isn't it impossible, though? Joe asked, just as awed.
This is amazing. Biyomon said.
Relaxing, too. Agumon agreed. The two Digimon looked at the trees, and saw strips of the bark had been cut off.
That's odd. Agumon said. What kind of creature does that?
I don't know. It isn't any Digimon I've ever heard of. Biyomon said.
In case you guys hadn't noticed, we aren't in the Digiworld. Tai snapped, angry because he fell.
The kids were standing in a clearing, surrounded by lush trees. They stood, staring at the amazing sight when Gomamon gulped, looking behind them.
Uh, guys? Gomamon said nervously. We have company.
The group slowly turned around to see five large creatures standing there, covered in blades. The one in front glared at the children and Digimon with suspicion and hatred.
You are not suppose to be here, Yeerks. the bladed creature said. Take them.
The other four creatures leapt forward at the kids and Digimon, seizing them before they could do anything.
A/N : Hee, hee, hee. Yamato is a Yeerk. No! It can't be! No, take me! I can't let him -- Oh, wait, I wrote this. Heh, heh, heh...
Announcer: Will Matt (or heck, Izzy for that matter) survive? Find out next time on Digimon: Digital Mo-- *announcer falls over dead from gunshot*
Kyra: *blows smoke from gun* Good riddance, we DigiFans DON'T want to copy Poke'mon, thank you. Adios, el readeros. (hey, I've never taken Spanish in my life. So sue me)
