Digimon season 2 - ep 9 - The Emperor's New Home
It's still Monday, the new kids have returned from the Digital World to tell Izzy a horrible truth. The Digimon Emperor is none other than Ken Ichijouji the boy genius. The Digi-destined are shocked by this revelation, especially Yolei who had a crush on him. Davis is more ticked off and who can blame him after Ken humiliated him by using a group of Bakemon to impersonate his friends in retaliation over the soccer match. After some discussion, Davis, Yolei, Cody, TK, Kari and their Digimon decide to confront Ken in his own home only to find out he's run away. Davis suggests there's only one place he would go.
We go back to the Odaiba Elementary School where they tell Izzy what happened and are joined by Tai. Because school's finished, Tai isn't wearing the Odaiba Middle School uniform. Instead he's wearing his regular clothing and the same goes for Izzy.
Tai: It's obvious Ken's run away to the Digital World
Izzy: I think you're right but it's dangerous to just rush in.
Kari: But the longer we wait the more time he has to plot against us.
Cody: We need to make a new plan.
Izzy thinks it over.
Izzy: We need to know what Ken's planning. Let's check the computer. Izzy turns it on and everyone is stunned by what they're seeing.
Tai: No way!
TK: Does that mean what I think it means!?
There are more black squares than ever meaning more control spires.
Izzy: Ken is taking over areas in the Digital World faster than ever before!
Davis: Well then let's go!
Tai: Hold on Davis, it's not that simple!
Izzy: We can't afford to be reckless! Remember the expression: fools rush in where angels fear to tread.
Kari: So what do you think we should do?
TK: You know…being a fool is low on my priority list but I can't just sit here and do nothing.
Cody looks at the picture of Ken on the newspaper with disdain.
Cody: Why do evil geniuses always have to be so evil?!
Yolei: Uh…He doesn't look capable of causing such trouble…you know!
Izzy: Well he is and don't let yourself forget it!
Davis speaks up and that stops the Digimons from eating.
Davis: Well I've had enough talk! It's almost 5pm. The clock keeps ticking away and I'm getting ticked off! I want some action!
Kari: He's right so let's get it into gear!
TK: Yeah!
Yolei: I'm with you let's fight!
Izzy gets up from his chair.
Izzy: You've convinced me, no more hesitation!
Tai: I'll go with you guys!
Davis readies his D3
Davis: Excellent! Digi-port open!
Davis, Yolei, Cody, TK, Kari and Tai aim their respective D3's and Digivice at the Digi-port.
Yolei: Let's go get that evil cute guy!
Izzy: I'll be watching over you! Good luck guys!
Yolei: It's genius stomping time, let's go!
Here we go theme
A flash of light blasts from the computer and one by one the new digidestined along with their digimons and Tai fly through the Digi-port.
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Meanwhile while working on his plan, Ken detects the digidestined and grins.
Digimon Emperor: They're here…
The gang have landed in a volcanic area with fire flaring out from the pits and the atmosphere is boiling hot.
TK: Look at this land of fire, it's like that movie "Land of fire!"
Yolei: I know… Sure is hot.
Davis: 5 star chilli hot!
Tai looks around and hears his name called out from the distance.
Agumon: Tai! Tail turns and becomes delighted to see Agumon running in the distance.
Tai: Agumon!
Agumon: Tai you're here, you're really here!
Tai: You bet I am.
Tai runs over and bends down to shake Agumon's hand. The others run over to him as well.
Kari: Agumon!
Agumon: Glad everyone could make it because the Digimon Emperor has decided to heat things up around here.
Davis: You mean he turned up the temperature of this area.
Yolei: No you dummy, it's a figure of speech for the recent control spires that have been added.
Davis embarrassingly blushes.
Davis: Oh, I knew that, I was just testing.
Gatomon: What matters is that we're here to help cause some cat-astrophe for that jerk.
Agumon: Good because I could use it, since the emperor has taken over most of the area I was trying to guard I can't seem to stay as Greymon.
Tai: Well let's get to work then!
Ken takes a particular interest in Agumon when he sees him on screen and now multiple images of Agumon from different angles appear.
Wormmon: Why don't you let me fight instead of capturing Agumon?
Ken gets up and balks at the idea.
Digimon Emperor: You, fight?
Wormmon cuddles Ken's leg but he kicks him off much to Wormmon's dismay.
Wormmon: I guess I'll take that as a no?
Ken ignores him and gets back to work and Wormmon is stuck on his side.
Wormmon: Um… master can I get a little help here, I'm a having some trouble standing. Wormmon manages to get up. I'm okay.
Ken ignores him again and snickers.
Digimon Emperor: That control spire will be their doom!
Davis, Veemon and the others walk around, keeping a look out for the Digimon Emperor.
Davis: Keep your eyes open; trouble could be anywhere.
Seconds after this 5 fiery humanoid figures jump from the lava and startle everyone. These figures are Meramons with Dark Rings attached to their necks and they're fired up.
Tai: As if this place wasn't hot enough already!
Agumon: Uh oh, not good! Those are Meramons!
Digimon Analyser (Agumon): Meramon are Champion digimon and are really dangerous ones at that. These guys can burn you with their Roaring Flame and Fireball attacks or just by touching you.
Davis: Let's show 'em who's boss!
Tai: Agumon, try to digivolve!
Agumon: Mmm-hmm!
Digivolution theme
Agumon is quickly spinning in the Digi-zone
Agumon: Agumon Digivolve to… It fails. Greymon! Greymon! GREYMON!
…
Agumon rants out of control to help but it's a complete dud and all it does is make Davis, Yolei, Veemon and Hawkmon give stupid looks while the others give Agumon sheepish embarrassed looks (With the exception of Patamon and Gatomon who comically deadpan with their mouths open)
Agumon: Greymon, yeah I'm Greymon! I'm Greymon, yeah I'm Greymon! I'm big and I'm bad!
Tai covers him up with a look of embarrassment.
Tai: Agumon! Your digivolve was digi-dud…again!
Patamon looks at the control spire.
Patamon: With that control spire here, no one can digivolve!
Davis: Then we'll digivolve armoured style! Ready Veemon!
Veemon: I'm right with ya Davis!
Digi-Armour Energize theme
The D-terminal extends.
Davis: Digi Armour Energize!
The Digi-egg of Courage comes out.
Armour Digivolve theme
"Digimon!"
Veemon: Veemon Armour Digivolve to…!
Veemon quickly fuses with the Digi-egg and is engulfed by rings of fire that take shape as images of Agumon and all of his digivolutions appear
"Digimon, Digital Monsters, Digimon are the champions!"
Flamedramon, the Fire of Courage!
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Everyone runs to safety and one of the Meramons attack.
Meramon: Roaring Flame! He shoots a fireball from his fists.
Flamedramon: Fire Rocket! Flamedramon launches and even more powerful fireball from his hand.
It blasts through and makes a direct hit but Meramon isn't hurt and just laughs.
Davis: Don't do that anymore, you're just tickling him!
Flamedramon isn't ready to back down but the others don't like their chances.
Tai: He took that Fire Rocket as if it were a rubber ball!
Kari: I don't think fire attacks are gonna work on them!
Hawkmon: My turn! Yolei smiles at Hawkmon.
Yolei: Get 'em Hawkmon!
Digi-Armour Energize theme
The D-terminal extends.
Yolei: Digi Armour Energize!
The Digi-egg of Love comes out.
Armour Digivolve theme
"Digimon!"
Hawkmon: Hawkmon Armour Digivolve to…!
Hawkmon quickly fuses with the Digi-egg and is engulfed by rings of wind that take shape as images of Biyomon and all of her digivolutions appear
"Digimon, Digital Monsters, Digimon are the champions!"
Halsemon, the Wings of Love!
…
Halsemon takes flight and begins spinning.
Halsemon: Tempest Wing!
Halsemon spins at high speed creates a hurricane that engulfs the Meramons but Yolei notices that all the attack is doing is fanning their flames and making them stronger.
Yolei: Halsemon stop, you're making the flames bigger!
Halsemon stops and everyone gets more worried.
Cody: Nothing's working; it's up to you Armadillomon!
Digi-Armour Energize theme
The D-terminal extends.
Cody: Digi Armour Energize!
The Digi-egg of Knowledge comes out.
Armour Digivolve theme
"Digimon!"
Armadillomon: Armadillomon Armour Digivolve to…!
Armadillomon quickly fuses with the Digi-egg and is engulfed by rings of rocks that take shape as images of Tentomon and all of his digivolutions appear.
"Digimon, Digital Monsters, Digimon are the champions!"
Digmon, the Drill of Power!
…
Digmon faces the Meramons.
Digmon: Rock Cracking!
Digmon spins his drills into the ground and it cracks underneath the Meramon. They scream as they fall into the fiery pit.
Cody: Way to go!
The celebration was cut short when the Meramons emerge from the lava unscathed.
Kari: Look!
The Meramons jump out with vengeance.
Yolei: Watch out!
They land back on the ground.
Davis: Nothing stops 'em.
Tai: Meramon's bodies are made out of fire; of course lava won't keep them down.
Patamon looks to TK for some action.
Patamon: My turn!
TK: Let's do it!
Digi-Armour Energize theme
The D-terminal extends.
TK: Digi Armour Energize!
The Digi-egg of Hope comes out.
Armour Digivolve theme
"Digimon!"
Patamon: Patamon Armour Digivolve to…!
Patamon quickly fuses with the Digi-egg and is engulfed by rings of yellow light that take shape as images of his two digivolutions appear.
"Digimon, Digital Monsters, Digimon are the champions!"
Pegasusmon, Flying Hope!
…
Halsemon goes on the offensive again.
Halsemon: Tempest Wing!
This time Halsemon shoot two rings from its eyes that stun two of them Meramons.
TK: It's working!
Pegasusmon spreads his wings and gathers the power of the cosmos. Images of space are seen in his wings.
Pegasusmon: Star Shower!
Multitudes of blue stars shoot from his wings and damage the Meramons. Kari turns to Gatomon.
Kari: Are you ready!
Gatomon: Always ask!
Digi-Armour Energize theme
The D-terminal extends.
Kari: Digi Armour Energize!
The Digi-egg of Light comes out.
Armour Digivolve theme
"Digimon!"
Gatomon: Gatomon Armour Digivolve to…!
Gatomon quickly fuses with the Digi-egg and is engulfed by rings of pink light that take shape as an image of Angewomon appears.
"Digimon, Digital Monsters, Digimon are the champions!"
Nefertimon, the Angel of Light!
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Meanwhile The Digimon Emperor is travelling with a squadron of Airdramon that are carrying a DarkTyrannomon with a Dark Ring attached around his neck.
Digimon Emperor: First I will test Agumon's strength and if I feel he's worthy than I will simply attach him with a Dark Ring, force him to digivolve into MetalGreymon and have him attack those kids. This is my best plan yet!
Wormmon: But uh…what about the problems you had with Andromon?
Digimon Emperor: I've learned from my mistakes; if I can make a Rookie Digimon Digivolve while under my control then I can control its other forms as well.
Wormmon: Master you give me chills when you act all tough!
Digimon Emperor: Oh, be quiet!
Meanwhile, back with the digi-destined things are getting better.
Nefertimon: Cat-Eye Beam
The Meramons are shot in their necks and drop on their backs as their Dark Rings break.
Kari: That's what you get for playing with fire!
Digmon: Gold Rush!
Digmon launches his drill limbs and they strike a Meramon in the neck, destroying its dark ring.
Cody: Way to go Digmon!
Halsemon: Mach Impulse!
Halsemon fires red energy blades from his helmet that breaks of another Dark Ring.
Yolei: Perfecto!
The last Meramon tries to punch Flamedramon but he moves to the side and grabs its arm.
Davis: Go Flamedramon!
Flamedramon: Pegasusmon, now!
Flamedramon tosses it over his shoulder and Pegasusmon takes the opportunity.
Pegasusmon: Equus Beam!
Pegasusmon fires a green beam from his forehead and blasts Meramon to the ground while destroying its Dark Ring.
TK: That oughta dowse them!
Tai and Agumon shout with glee.
Agumon: Alright!
Tai: Now that's what I'm talking about!
Davis points at something on the horizon.
Davis: Look, over there!
The Digimon Emperor arrives with his air force.
TK: It's Ken!
Cody: And DarkTyrannomon!
Digimon Analyser (Cody): A computer programmed turned Tyrannomon into the evil DarkTyrannomon! Watch out for his Fire Breath attack!
Digimon Emperor: You Digi-fools never seem to learn, so I'm going to teach you who's in charge the hard way!
Davis: You're not teaching anyone anything Ken!
Digimon Emperor: My name is the Digimon Emperor!
Cody: You should be ashamed of yourself! How could you use your gifts to hurt innocent creatures Ken!
Digimon Emperor: I'll do whatever I want! And quite frankly, this is nothing but a game and you're all nothing but glitches that should never have appeared but that can be solved. Attack DarkTyrannomon!
DarkTyrannomon roars and is released. He lands on the ground and walks forward.
Davis: He doesn't look so tough! Take him guys!
The Armoured Digimons run and fly forward for an attack.
Flamedramon: Fire Rocket!
Halsemon: Tempest Wing!
Digmon: Gold Rush!
Pegasusmon: Star Shower!
Nefertimon: Rosetta Stone!
The five of them lunch their respective attacks and one by one they hit but DarkTyrannomon doesn't feel a thing and moves forward, causing them to loudly gasp in shock.
Flamedramon: He didn't even flinch!
The digi-destined and Agumon are stunned as well.
Yolei: You were saying?
Davis: I take it back!
Pegasusmon and Nefertimon: Golden Noose!
Pegasusmon and Nefertimon's leg ornaments glow and they create a rope of golden light. They catch DarkTyrannomon by the neck but he easily breaks through.
Pegasusmon: It didn't work!
DarkTyrannomon: Fire Breath!
It launches a large stream of fire from its mouth that engulfs both of them. Pegasusmon and Nefertimon scream in pain as they're blown back. TK and Kari are filled with shock.
Kari: Nefertimon!
TK: Pegasusmon!
Agumon: DarkTyrannomon is too strong! The only one who can take him on is Greymon!
Tai: Then you've got to digivolve Agumon but with that lousy control spire here, it's impossible!
Davis: Leave that to us! Davis looks to Yolei and Cody. Yolei, Cody you two take care of the control spire! The rest of us will handle this lizard freak!
Yolei: Consider it done!
Cody: Digmon, come on, we have to destroy the control spire!
Yolei: You too Halsemon!
Digmon and Halsemon go to their respective partners.
Digmon: We're on our way!
Cody and Yolei jump onto their respective partners and make their way to the control spire. TK calls out to Flamedramon, Pegasusmon and Nefertimon
TK: Hey guys, the others are trying to destroy the control spire so for now just keep him distracted.
Flamedramon jumps on Nefertimon and rides on her like a surfboard.
Flamedramon: Pardon me!
Nefertimon: No, go ahead, just don't scratch my wings or I'll be the one scratching you later on!
Pegasusmon: Let's keep him busy.
Pegasusmon and Nefertimon fly in random directions making it hard for DarkTyrannomon to swipe them with his claws.
Pegasusmon: Mane Wind!
Pegasusmon launches millions of needles from his mane.
Nefertimon: Queen Paw!
Nefertimon fires red shaped diamonds from her leg ornaments but DarkTyrannomon blocks them and uses his fire breath attack. Nefertimon descends and Flamedramon jumps to dodge.
Flamedramon: Fire Rocket!
Flamedramon is surrounded in a veil of fire and blasts off like a rocket toward DarkTyrannomon. He meets with his claw and flips in the air. Davis, Tai, Agumon, TK and Kari are getting anxious.
TK: How much longer can they hold out?
Davis: Long enough!
Yolei and Cody have arrived by the Control Spire.
Digmon: Time to get drillin'! Rock Cracking! Digmon cracks the ground with his drills.
Halsemon: Eagle Eye! Halsemon launches lasers from his eyes.
Their combined assault destroys the Spire.
Yolei: Timber!
Tai and the others see the Spire topple down with glee.
Kari: They did it!
Ken isn't deterred at all.
Wormmon: Master, they just destroyed another Control Spire!
Ken: That's no matter!
Wormmon looks at his mater in surprise; usually he gets infuriated when his creations get destroyed but now he isn't angry at all. Instead he snickers and motions to the Davis and the others.
Ken: Attack Airdramon!
3 out of the 7 Airdramon fly in for an attack.
Meanwhile, Tai brings outs his Digivice and the others look at Agumon with excitement.
Tai: Now it's your turn pal! You ready!
Agumon: I'm ready when you are Tai!
Digivolution theme
"Digimon!"
The Digivice beams a light high above. Sparkles of light drop from above.
"Digimon",
"Digimon, Digital Monsters, Digimon are the champions!"
"Digimon, Digital Monsters, Digimon are the champions!"
An orange beam of light pours from the top of the digi-zone and forms an image of a roaring Greymon that soon disappears. Agumon spins in the Digi-zone and gains data.
Agumon: Agumon Digivolve to…
"Digimon, Digital Monsters, Digimon are the champions!"
Greymon!
"Digimon, Digital Monsters, Digimon!"
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Greymon stampedes into the fray and uses his horn to knock away the Airdramon and render them useless. He stops to roar loudly in the air.
Tai, TK and Kari are ecstatic to see Greymon in action again while Davis is so amazed he gives the same stupid look he gave when he first met Angemon.
Tai: Now that's what I call using your head! Go get 'em Greymon!
Davis: That's Greymon!
Yolei and Cody and their digimons comeback.
Yolei: What did we miss!?
Davis resumes his normal face and points at Greymon.
Davis: Just that!
Everyone sees Greymon running/stomping in the distance.
Halsemon: I assume that's Agumon in his champion form.
Cody and Yolei give off surprised gasps.
Cody: Wow so that's Greymon!
Yolei: That was really Agumon! Talk about a growth spurt!
Digimon Emperor: Ken smiles. Excellent, he's here.
Greymon runs past the 3 armoured Digimon.
Greymon: You guys protect the kids, I'll handle this! Nova Blast!
Greymon launches a flame shot from his mouth and makes a direct hit. DarkTyrannomon flinches back in pain but isn't damaged. The two dinosaur Digimon grapple and are pushing against each other with all of their strength and neither of them seem to have the upper hand until Greymon manages push DarkTyrannomon back and whack him with his tail. DarkTyrannomon is knocked off balance and Greymon has him in a headlock.
Tai: That's it Greymon, show him who's boss!
Greymon starts lifting DarkTyrannomon in the air as everyone roots for him.
Davis: Do it!
Greymon lifts him higher and higher.
Kari: That's it, show him what for!
He's lifting the black dinosaur even higher.
Yolei: Go, go, go, go, GO!
Greymon eventually pile drives his opponent into the ground causing a big tremor. He gets a distant away and aims for the Dark Ring.
Greymon: Nova Blast!
Greymon launches another shot of flames and it engulfs DarkTyrannomon, incinerating his Dark Ring. He triumphantly roars. Upon seeing this, Davis, Tai and the others cheer with delight and their Digimons smile. The two goggle headed leaders raise their fists.
Tai & Davis: Alright! You the Mon!
Everyone runs towards Greymon who glares at the Digimon Emperor as DarkTyrannomon leaves.
Greymon: Looks like your Dark Rings are losing their edge.
Tai: Give yourself up, Ken!
Davis: Yeah, if that's the best you can do this then this'll be over before we know it!
Digimon Emperor: Number 1, my name is the Digimon Emperor and number 2, this was merely a test.
The Digi-destined and their Digimons are baffled by this.
Yolei: What did he say?
Cody: A test? What do you mean?
Digimon Emperor: I mean I've taken a particular interest in Greymon so I merely used DarkTyrannomon to test his strength and he has passed with flying colours. Congratulations Greymon. As a reward for passing my test you will herby have the honour of working for me. From now on I will be your new master and you will follow my orders without question! And I'm not requesting your cooperation Greymon, I'm demanding it!
The kids and their digimons are appalled.
Tai: Fat chance, like that'll ever happen!
Kari: Dream on Ken, Greymon will never work for you!
Davis: Yeah, it's obvious your hair gel leaked into your brain!
Greymon: You heard 'em, I'd rather swallow a Numemon than serve you! Now come and get it! Ken has his arms crossed. Or should the 2 of us go at it; 1 on 1.
Digimon Emperor: As much as I appreciate your offer Greymon, I'd rather we play Spear Throw!
Ken gives the signal and the kids gasp in horror when they look up.
TK: No…he wouldn't!
Cody: But he is!
Tai: Greymon, get out of there; he's gonna slam you with a Dark Ring!
Greymon: WHAT?!
Greymon looks up to see the Dark Ring flying towards him at high speed.
Greymon: But I hate Spear Throw!
Before Greymon could escape the Dark Ring slams into his neck and he roars in pain. Tai, Davis and Flamedramon, Yolei and Halsemon, Cody and Digmon, TK and Pegasusmon and Kari and Nefertimon gasp in horror. The Digimon Emperor has captured Greymon, the leading Digimon. He has his claws over his head and writhes in pain. Tai runs forward.
Tai: Greymon you've gotta fight it! Don't let the Dark Ring control you!
Greymon tries to heed his partners support but the ring is too strong.
Greymon: Tai…
When Greymon opens his eyes they are glowing blood red and he turns on his partner who backs up in fear.
Tai: Greymon…You in their buddy?
Greymon roars and firs his Nova Blast.
Flamedramon: Look out!
Flamedramon tackles Tai to the ground, barely avoiding the blast. The others stare in horror.
TK: I don't believe it, he caught Greymon!
Yolei: It can't be!
Tai: Tai gets up and runs forward again. Greymon, stop! It's me Tai! I'm your best friend, your partner! Don't you recognize me!
Kari runs up to help to.
Kari: Greymon, please you have to fight the Dark Ring! We're your friends remember!
Greymon roars in anger and Ken laughs.
Digimon Emperor: It's no use! It may have worked on Andromon but it won't work now!
Tai: Let him go Ken, Greymon is not some toy you can use for your sick game!
Digimon Emperor: I'm afraid in this case he is! Ken holds up his Dark D-3. And now Greymon, Digivolve into MetalGreymon and be my slave!
Purple light shines from the Digivice and Greymon roars as he is engulfed in black light that forces everyone to cover their faces and walk far back. The Digimons watch in complete shock.
Greymon: Greymon Dark Digivolve to…
Greymon is surrounded in an evil purple light that takes shape but instead of digivolving to MetalGreymon he digivolves into a form that traumatized Tai and Agumon for life.
SkullGreymon!
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SkullGreymon gives off a roar so loud and frightening it resonates through the area. Kari gasps and Tai becomes pale and is so shocked and horrified he is unable to process what he's just seen. The sight of the monster he once accidentally created is bringing up horrible memories.
TK: Oh no, it's SkullGreymon!
Tai: No…It…can't be!? Please not SkullGreymon! Inside his pocket, Tai's Digivice is engulfed in purple electricity and changes into a sinister black colour, signifying his partners corruption.
(Flashback)
Greymon absorbs dark energy and transforms. He becomes a hideous and deformed skeletal version of himself with an orange missile attached to his back.
(End of Flashback)
Digimon Analyser (Tai): I'll never forget that face. SkullGreymon is the corrupted Ultimate level form of Agumon and Greymon. The only thing more terrifying than his looks is his fighting skills and thirst for battle, especially his Dark Shot attack!
Ken is confused with what just occurred; he was expecting MetalGreymon.
Digimon Emperor: SkullGreymon?
SkullGreymon roars with huge ferocity. 3 of the Airdramon attack but SkullGreymon swats them all away like flies.
Wormmon: Suddenly, this plan doesn't seem so good.
TK and Kari are feeling nothing but complete terror but they're not as terrified as the traumatized Tai.
Davis: How can we beat that thing?
Kari: I have no idea!
SkullGreymon walks by and ignores them.
Davis: Not even one!?
TK: I have one! Davis looks to TK.
Davis: What?
TK: I say we run and after that we run some more!
Davis: That's not an idea, that's a cowardly retreat! Right Tai! Davis looks to Tai to back him up but Tai is incredulous to what he just said. Tai?
SkullGreymon roars again and notices Flamedramon, Halsemon and Digmon recklessly charging in to attack him.
Flamedramon: Fire Rocket!
Flamedramon launches multiple fireballs but SkullGreymon doesn't feel and thing. Flamedramon grunts as SkullGreymon backhands him away.
Davis: He got Flamedramon!
Flamedramon hits the ground and de-digivolves back to Veemon.
Digmon grunts when he gets ruthlessly kicked away.
Cody: Digmon no!
Digmon has a not so gentle landing and de-digivolves back to Armadillomon.
Halsemon is the next to fall and SkullGreymon swats him like a fly.
Yolei: Halsemon!
Halsemon grunts as he crashes into the ground and degenerates to Hawkmon.
Now it's all up to Pegasusmon and Nefertimon who stand no chance of winning. SkullGreymon approaches the kids.
Nefertimon: Everyone run!
Kari: But we have to fight SkullGreymon!
Pegasusmon: Yes, great idea, stay clustered together so you'd make an easy target; get to safety!
SkullGreymon attacks but he doesn't attack Tai and the others.
SkullGreymon: Dark Shot!
The monster launches his missile at a distant control spire much to Ken's horror.
Wormmon: He's got good aim.
The Dark Shot lands a hit and a bright and enormous explosion occurs. Nefertimon and Pegasusmon scream as they're blown back and so do the others.
Davis: I should probably have put on my goggles.
The Control Spire disintegrates under SkullGreymon's overwhelming power. Nefertimon and Pegasusmon make their move.
Pegasusmon and Nefertimon: Golden Noose!
The two of them attempt to tie up SkullGreymon but he grabs the rope and crashes them into the ground. They both scream as they're crushed down. SkullGreymon ruthlessly kicks Pegasusmon. The Flying Hope screams as he is sent flying.
TK: No, Pegasusmon!
Pegasusmon degenerates to Patamon who screams as he drops to the ground unconscious.
SkullGreymon grabs Nefertimon and puts the squeeze on her. Nefertimon screams in pain.
Kari: Ahhh! Nefertimon!
Nefertimon de-digivolves back to Gatomon and the digital feline screams in agony as SkullGreymon tightens his grip.
Kari: Agumon, stop!
Tai wants to say something but he's still frozen in terror and is unable to speak. Gatomon continues to scream in agony but manages to speak up.
Gatomon: Agumon, brother, please stop! Fight the rings power!
Upon hearing Gatomon call him brother SkullGreymon softens his grip and his eyes become green. Gatomon looks at him in surprise and so do the others.
Tai: Agumon?
Unfortunately it isn't enough and SkullGreymon's eyes become red again. He releases the small champion Digimon and then delivers a powerful punch. Gatomon screams in pain and slams into a big rock. She drops to the ground, injured and unconscious.
Kari: Gatomon!
SkullGreymon roars with fury and launches another Dark Shot at another Control Spire in the distant, destroying it and causing a second blinding explosion. This really sets Ken off.
Digimon Emperor: You wanna play rough! Ken blows a whistle.
TK: I'm afraid to find out who he's calling.
Loud stomps are heard in the distance. The gang look to see 5 DarkTyrannomons approaching SkullGreymon.
Cody: More DarkTyrannomon!
TK: This is gonna get ugly, we should get to safety now!
Davis: For once I'm with you, let's go guys!
Everyone attempts to take cover behind a rocky hill but stop to notice Tai not moving and staring at SkullGreymon. Shock, trauma and disbelief are still etched on his face and who can blame him? If anyone else saw their Digimon Dark Digivolve into a monster then they'd be stunned beyond belief but now is a good time to run.
Cody: What's Tai doing?
Yolei: He's standing there like a statue!
TK: Tai move it!
Tai doesn't listen and Kari quickly grabs his arms, desperately trying to bring him back to reality.
Kari: Brother, please we have to get out of here! Come back to reality! Tai!
Tai continues to look at SkullGreymon with unparalleled fear and horror, unable to move.
(Flashback)
Memories of him pushing Agumon and the rest of the group too hard, selfishly throwing himself in front of the evil Greymon to force Greymon to digivolve, SkullGreymon attacking everyone in sight and his de-digivolution back into Koromon wash over him like a tidal wave.
(End of Flashback)
Tai: I…can't…move…
Davis runs up and grabs his other arm.
Davis: Listen Tai, we'll free Agumon later! For now, let's bail before we get barbecued!
Tai still refuses to move what-so-ever due to his trauma. Seeing that words won't reach him, Davis turns to TK.
Davis: Hey TA, we're gonna have to drag him! Help me out here!
TK: Right!
TK dashes over helps Davis drag Tai. The three of them and Kari catch up with Yolei and Cody and they watch the DarkTyrannomons head for SkullGreymon from a hill of rocks.
Kari: Why can't we ever fight anything short!
Yolei: Like a mouse!
The DarkTyrannomon surround SkullGreymon and breathe high powered flamethrowers from their mouths and they engulf SkullGreymon who growls a bit.
Davis: With all that fire they can bake, fry and braze him, if he can't stand the heat, he'd better get out of the kitchen.
TK: Stop, you're making me wanna barbecue!
SkullGreymon isn't feeling a thing and swats some of them away. He grabs one DarkTyrannomon and squeezes it. He tosses it and it slams into a large rise above the ground. The gang watches in fear.
Davis: He's throwing them around like rag dolls! Painful!
Yolei: Hope he doesn't get the idea to throw us around!
SkullGreymon has another one in his merciless grip and throws it down into the lava pit.
Kari: He beat them all single handed!
More DarkTyrannomon stampede into battle and launch fire breaths attack but SkullGreymon is getting annoyed. He grabs one of the DarkTyrannomon's and does something that'll never escape the Digi-destined's mind. He eats it. He inserts the viral dinosaur in his mouth and chews on it. Horror is all the Digi-destined can feel right now. Kari covers her mouth in fear.
Kari: Oh…my gosh…
Cody: He…he…ate it…
Yolei is sick to her stomach and Davis and TK gasp in horror. Tai drops to his knees, absolutely mortified and unable to watch what his partner is doing.
SkullGreymon goes on a ruthless rampage. He roars and stomps on some of the DarkTyrannomon.
He punches them to the ground and destroys them with his Dark Shot attack.
He grabs another 2 crushes their faces
He grabs more crunches them in his mouth where they die agonizing deaths
The last one attempts to run away but SkullGreymon captures it in its bony fingers and bends it, literally ripping him in half as it roared in pain, causing it to delete. Even Ken is horrified but what he's seeing. He doesn't care about the DarkTyrannomon but he's horrified to see how far beyond his control SkullGreymon is.
TK: I knew SkullGreymon was crazy but this is far beyond that.
Cody digs his hands into his scalps.
Cody: This is a bad dream…please let this be a bad dream…
Yolei: Yolei is crying in absolute fear. We…we could be next…we've gotta get outta here, I can't watch anymore!
Kari: How could Agumon do such a thing?
Davis: It's not Agumon's fault, it's that Dark Ring.
SkullGreymon roars but this time in exhaustion. Having used up all of his power, SkullGreymon de-digivolves into an unconscious Agumon with the Dark Ring strapped around his neck. Tai snaps out of his shock and gets back up.
Tai & Kari: Agumon!
Tai slides down and runs for his fallen partner with the group following after him.
Tai: Agumon! Hang on buddy I'm coming!
An Airdramon bites onto Agumon's tail and lifts him off the ground.
TK: That slimy creature's coming after him. And when I say slimy creature I mean Ken.
Everyone become distraught at the sight of this, especially Tai and Kari.
Tai: Agumon!
Kari: Agumon!
TK: Let him go!
Kari: AGUMOOOOON!
TK: You'd better not hurt him Ken!
Davis: Yeah jerk!
Tai rushes forward and Davis and the others follow.
Tai: Agumon, hang on, I'm coming pal! Agumon!
Ken rides away on his Air force with the captured Agumon.
Digimon Emperor: From defeat I snatch another victory. The Digimon Emperor insanely laughs as he goes farther and farther.
Tai: Let go of my partner you creep!
Kari: TK, Davis, somebody do something; they're getting away!
Tai: Agumon! AGUMOOOOOOOON!
Everyone stops when they realize how far out he is. Davis, Tai, Yolei, Cody, TK and Kari helplessly watch Ken fly away. Tai gets on his knees and feels the need to cry. His partner…His best friend has been stolen away from him and is gonna be forced to go through torture beyond belief. Kari kneels down and wraps her arms around her older brother with tears as well while the others look at Tai with pity. Unable to hold back his tears, Tai shouts in the air.
Tai: NOOOOOOOOOOOO!
In the rocky area of the Digital World, Biyomon is forced into hiding after the Control Spires forced her to de-digivolve. Right now she's in the open and she gasps. She turns her head around with a pale expression, as if she sensed what has happened to her boyfriend.
Biyomon: Agumon…All she can see is the night sky and a cloud that disturbingly looks like Agumon's face. A tear wells up in Biyomon's eyes. Oh, Agumon…please be okay…
Its night-time in the Real World and Izzy is stunned when he sees the number of black squares on the computer screen doubles.
Izzy: Whoa, that's the strangest thing I've seen since my internet configuration collapsed!
An email is sent by Tai and Izzy gasps and stands up in shock upon reading it.
Izzy: What!? The letter reads: "The Digimon Emperor has captured Agumon and now the entire area he was guarding is under his control!"
Izzy is horrified by this piece of news. The most powerful Digimon of the group has been captured.
Izzy: It can't be!? Agumon! Agumon is under the Digimon Emperor's control!? Then who's next? If he was able to get Agumon that means every one of our Digimons are in danger.
Izzy stares at screen, unable to process what has happened.
Narrator: How will the Digi-destined rescue Agumon? The answer's on the next Digimon, Digital monsters!
To be continued…
Man, SkullGreymon's an absolute monster but I guess we already knew that! Tai has just taken a really painful bullet.
Stealing a partner digimon is the very definition of 'Not Cool!' Now Ken's taken up permanent residence in the Digital World and has kidnapped Agumon. What forms of torture will the Digimon Emperor put the Digi-destined's most powerful Digimon through in order to have full control over him?
Can Tai look beyond his traumatizing experience with SkullGreymon and save his partner with help from his friends?
Find out on the Next Chapter: Episode 10 - The Captive Digimon
(What did you think of this chapter guys? Did you find the repeat of Agumon's failing digivolution scene funny? What did you think of Greymon vs Tyrannomon? SkullGreymon's rampage and Tai's trauma shock? Please review, I'd really appreciate it.)