Story by Green Garden
Tears of a Slave
Chapter 6: Cruelty of a Master
Final Chapter
Previously on Tears of a Slave:
Sadenre woke up from a nightmare during the night, and she and Bouknot had a little chat before going back to sleep. The next morning Ranos had a guest and Sadenre woke up and saw the guest. After a short visit, the guest left. Ranos and Sadenre were alone for awhile and they had a little talk together, sharing stuff with each other. Bouknot and Kamino woke up and the four of them went on their day with their plans. One of Ranos' friends, Soarmon, took the four of them to Kamino's old home, and the four built tombstones for Dretana; Law, and Sand Yanmamon. They went to Primary Lair where an underground cave was located and both Sadenre and Bouknot went down, passing some interesting carvings on their way. They met Celemon and Pardumon, and they retrieved their tail rings...
"Crimson Lightning!" Myotismon yelled.
The red whip collided with Gatomon and she was thrown back into the wall. Myotismon slowly approached her. Gatomon was surprised. Unlike before when she defended Dretana, when she felt the attack being stronger, this time the attack wasn't as strong. Gatomon realized that it probably had something to do with her gold tail ring around her tail. Myotismon might have noticed it, but if he did, he didn't mention it or try to confiscate it.
"You think you could escape me and stay away?" Myotismon inquired.
"..." Gatomon remained silent, just staring up at Myotismon.
"You should be grateful that I didn't order your deletion after your escape." Myotismon remarked.
"Maybe because you were Renownmon?" Gatomon questioned quietly.
"Crimson Lightning!" Myotismon yelled.
The whip hit Gatomon in her face and her head collided with the wall, as she was still sitting.
"Silence! I should delete you by just mentioning that foul name!" Myotismon snarled.
"... Come to think of it, I'll give you more than a scar this time." Myotismon grinned.
Wizardmon was watching, and only he; Myotismon; Gatomon, and two Devidramon holding Wizardmon were the only ones present in the chamber. Wizardmon's staff wasn't with him. He struggled successfully out of Devidramon's grasps, and hastily went in between Myotismon and Gatomon. Myotismon backed away a few steps, glaring at the wizard. Wizardmon stretched his arms out in front of Myotismon.
"If you want to harm her, you'll have to get through me first." Wizardmon remarked.
Myotismon laughed. "That'll be my pleasure. Crimson Lightning!"
Gatomon gasped, and Wizardmon was thrown to the wall beside her. Wizardmon was hurt, but he quickly got back to his feet and stood in front of Gatomon. Myotismon laughed harder.
"This should be interesting." Myotismon muttered.
Quietly, Demi Devimon entered the dimly lit chamber, and watched in entertainment and amusement. Gatomon started to recollect her memories, since everything had happened so fast earlier...
"Sadenre, could I talk with you for a moment?" Innomon questioned.
They were all back in the same forest walking. Scar Gatomon and Wizardmon were ahead, while both Celemon and Pardumon flanked Gatomon's sides, remaining close to her. Gatomon nodded, and stopped, as did Celemon and Pardumon.
"They can stay, right?" Gatomon asked.
Innomon nodded. "Of course. They can hear what I have to tell you."
Innomon sighed. "... I just wanted to apologize to you."
Gatomon blinked. "For what?"
"For leaving you and Dretana, and not returning." Innomon replied.
Gatomon slowly nodded. "That's all in the past Kamino. I've been over that."
Wizardmon and Scar Gatomon noticed them stopped, so they stopped a little ahead for them.
"Mistress?" Celemon inquired.
"Yes." Gatomon replied.
"Could you name us please mistress?" Pardumon asked.
Gatomon blinked. "You mean like I'm Sadenre?"
Both Celemon and Pardumon nodded.
"O.K. Celemon, I'd name you... Celebi, and you Pardumon would be... Pardus." Gatomon decided.
"Yay!" Both Celemon and Pardumon cheered...
"Run for your lives! Myotismon's minions are behind me!" A voice yelled.
Wizardmon and Scar Gatomon were the first to turn to the voice, and they saw that it was a Gatomon, but not Sadenre or Bouknot. The Gatomon stopped in front of Wizardmon and Scar Gatomon.
"We all need to hide! Not only Myotismon's minions, but also Etemon's minions are coming from the opposite direction!" The Gatomon exclaimed.
"What?" Wizardmon blinked.
"Don't they usually battle in Starmoon?" Innomon asked, as she; Gatomon; Pardumon, and Celemon all joined them.
"Yes, but I don't know what happened. I know that Myotismon's minions are after you two." The Gatomon replied, putting at Bouknot and Sadenre.
"What?" Scar Gatomon whispered. "This isn't good."
"We'll hide behind the bushes, and head back straight to Starmoon." Wizardmon replied.
"What's your name?" Innomon asked.
"I'm Magimon." The Gatomon replied.
"You're a relative of ours, aren't you?" Scar Gatomon asked.
Magimon glanced from Scar Gatomon to Gatomon, and nodded. The group took their position, hiding well behind some nearby bushes. Numerous Bakemon and Devidramon rushed at each other, but there were also numerous Fangmon and Dark Tyrannomon fighting for Etemon. Right before their eyes, more and more codelimin were being deleted. None wanted to absorb the deleted data, as they were too busy fighting, or simply not wanting to.
Wizardmon silently shook his head, while Pardumon and Celemon were watching with their eyes wide in awe and fear. Gatomon kept her eye on her two new friends and watched their reaction. She noted that it was the first time as far as she knew that they saw an actual battle. None of them hiding dared to speak, as they all feared to attract unwanted attention from either side.
"Spike Buster!" A voice yelled.
Some Fangmon were instantly deleted.
"Shot Claw!" The same voice yelled.
Some Bakemon were deleted. The battle stopped, as all the attention turned towards the sky. There was a codelimin covered up in green armor with white long hair.
"Jewel Beemon." Magimon whispered.
"An ultimate." A Devidramon noted.
"Even all together we might not be able to defeat it." A Dark Tyrannomon remarked.
"We better report back to our masters." A Bakemon decided.
The codelimin that were only moments ago battling, all agreed, and went their separate ways, either heading back to Etemon, or heading back to Myotismon.
"I'm surprised that no wizard codelimin were with Myotismon's minions." Wizardmon muttered.
"Myotismon decided against using them in this battle." Scar Gatomon shrugged.
They remained hidden behind the bushes, but Jewel Beemon had seen them, and it went over to them, hovering midair over them. They all glanced up and saw Jewel Beemon looking down at them, with its staff in its hand, and with its arms folded. Celemon and Pardumon remained close to Gatomon, both frightened, while the rest remained on their guard except Magimon.
"You shouldn't have gone too far Magimon." Jewel Beemon stated.
"What would you expect? I was scouting." Magimon grinned.
Jewel Beemon sighed. "All of you follow me. My home is nearby and it's safe and secure from any invasion."
"It's O.K. you guys. Jewel Beemon is a friend of mine." Magimon informed.
"We just met you." Innomon reminded.
"I think we can trust them, but let's keep alert around them until we know they aren't hostile." Wizardmon decided.
The others nodded, and they left the bushes. Jewel Beemon landed in front of them, and started walking away. Magimon instantly followed behind. Wizardmon; Gatomon; Scar Gatomon; Innomon; Celemon, and Pardumon all glanced at each other. They eventually started following Magimon and Jewel Beemon.
"Have you two ever met a Jewel Beemon?" Gatomon asked, whispering.
Innomon shook her head. "We never encountered a Jewel Beemon during our adventures with the First Chosen."
"I haven't either with all my journeys." Wizardmon added.
"Shouldn't we be heading back to Starmoon?" Scar Gatomon inquired.
"Jewel Beemon might be able to help us in returning. It seems that it's too dangerous to hike through the forest back there now, much less the desert." Wizardmon explained.
Wizardmon's eyes widened as an idea occurred to him. "Magimon? Did you know a Panjyamon?"
Magimon heard him, and stopped momentarily. Moments later, without speaking, she continued on following Jewel Beemon.
"She does know him." Gatomon concluded.
"They could be part of the force that is fighting both Etemon and Myotismon." Scar Gatomon noted.
"So Panjyamon was one of them. Jewel Beemon seems to be their leader." Gatomon remarked.
"So we're heading to their base?" Innomon questioned.
"That's possible." Wizardmon nodded.
Celemon and Pardumon remained quiet, just listening and observing what was happening around them. They remained close to Gatomon all the time, flanking her sides, and remaining alert. Both have learned that Innomon; Scar Gatomon, and Wizardmon could be trusted, but like the rest, they weren't so sure about Magimon and Jewel Beemon. They soon left the trail, and went through the forest. It was apparent that both Magimon and Jewel Beemon knew where they were going.
The others made sure to keep their eye on Magimon, so they won't get lost, because if they lost Magimon, they would be lost in the forest...
They all eventually reached an unusual tree with numerous branches and a wide trunk. Jewel Beemon was waiting for them, and Magimon vanished, going through the trunk of the tree. Jewel Beemon stared at the others, as they all had stopped.
"I'm sure it's safe." Wizardmon assured.
He was the first the step forward, as the rest were reluctant to enter the trunk. Wizardmon entered the trunk, and at first he saw the trunk's insides, but then it quickly vanished and a tunnel was ahead of him. Wizardmon turned around and saw a dirt wall. Magimon was a little ahead waiting for them. Wizardmon blinked.
'This is really unusual.' Wizardmon thought, impressed with it all.
Wizardmon was having such an experience for the first time, and he started walking towards Magimon. They all waited for the others, and Gatomon soon appeared where Wizardmon had. Celemon and Pardumon soon appeared after her, on her sides. The three of them were surprised for a few moments. They recovered and joined Wizardmon and Magimon. Soon Jewel Beemon was the last to appear.
With Magimon in the front, and Jewel Beemon behind them, they all started walking through the dim lit tunnel. There were no torches, yet they could still see. Wizardmon couldn't help but ask.
"Who did all this?" He inquired.
"A powerful wizard named Mystimon. He's a good friend of mine and Jewel Beemon's." Magimon replied.
"Mystimon." Wizardmon muttered.
He knew that some day he might evolve into a Mystimon, but he knew there were also other migration forms he might take. Mystimon was the standard evolved Wizardmon, but Wizardmon was sure there were other unusual evolved forms for Wizardmon to take. Magimon had stopped when the group had reached a place were there were three tunnels. There was a tunnel ahead of them, and one to their right, while the third was to their left.
Wizardmon realized that the same Mystimon was the one behind the whole secret entry into the base. He wondered if any codelimin could enter the base, or if there were selective certain codelimin allowed to enter it. If they were going to meet Mystimon then Wizardmon made a mental note to ask him about it.
"The other two tunnels lead to guard chambers, and they are to mislead those who might mistakenly enter here. The right path is straight ahead." Magimon explained, as she continued walking into the tunnel in front of them.
"Who are the guards?" Gatomon inquired.
"Two vicious Persiamon on our side. One Persiamon each for each guarding chamber." Magimon replied.
"Mind you all, there is another way to enter but that's even more secretive. Only few know of it, and it's through that entry that we supply where necessary supplies and recruit codelimin who voluntarily join us." Jewel Beemon informed.
Magimon eventually stopped, and she moved to her side letting the others see. What they saw amazed them. They saw a beautiful and wonderful underground city. There was a waterfall falling into a lake below them, but there was a side trail they could use to go down. The air was cool there underground.
"Welcome to Berouler." Jewel Beemon welcomed, momentarily glancing at the underground city.
He quickly went towards the side trail, heading downwards.
"Is Jewel Beemon the leader?" Innomon asked.
Magimon nodded. "He is for now."
"What does that mean?" Scar Gatomon asked.
"Jewel Beemon was the first to find this huge underground cavern. Some time after the first chosen had left, this city was built with Jewel Beemon's help, as codelimin seeking refuge and hiding came here, by either hearing about it and stumbling into it, or just only stumbling into it. Mystimon was the second one to find it and it was Mystimon who suggested the idea of a city to Jewel Beemon. Back then, Jewel Beemon was the only one residing here.
"Jewel Beemon would forever be remembered as the founder of Berouler, but we're organizing to choose a new leader, especially after Panjyamon and our friends were defeated." Magimon sighed.
Gatomon lowered her head. She knew she was part of deleting codelimin that were from Berouler. She vowed that she won't tell anyone about Berouler, regardless of who they were. Jewel Beemon was the founder, and he would be the one to allow or show codelimin how to enter, for now at least. Gatomon felt like she was home, for the first time in her life. The cave; Myotismon's Castle, and Starmoon all didn't feel like home to her.
Gatomon hoped that she would meet whoever or whatever she was waiting for there in Berouler, if it wasn't there already. The thought excited her, and she was the second one to hurry towards the side trail, going down. Wizardmon understood, as he nodded, smiling. He followed her, and both Pardumon and Celemon rushed after her, but Magimon stopped them.
"You all need to remember to not tell anyone or anything about this place. I guess Jewel Beemon trust you all to show you this secret place." Magimon remarked.
"Is it O.K. if I flew down?" Innomon questioned.
Magimon nodded. "That's allowed."
"Alright!" Innomon cheered.
She quickly flew down the waterfall. Wizardmon noted that there wasn't any stream to form the waterfall, so he assumed that it was Mystimon's work somehow.
"Gatomon and Innomon are allowed to look around, but I want to take the rest of you to meet Mystimon." Magimon informed.
"What about us?" Pardumon and Celemon asked in unison.
"We want to be with Gatomon!" Pardumon complained.
Magimon stared at the two momentarily. "You two might get lost, and Gatomon might eventually find her way to Mystimon's, so you two are staying with us. Gatomon's safe here."
Celemon and Pardumon lowered their heads. They both accepted it, but neither liked it. Magimon took the lead, and Wizardmon followed. Scar Gatomon followed behind Wizardmon and both Celemon and Pardumon decided to flank Scar Gatomon's sides. Scar Gatomon noticed and smiled. They were led through the city, passing numerous codelimin of different types and different levels. Wizardmon was familiar with many of them, but there were some that were new to him...
Magimon stopped at a slightly isolated home that was stripped colorfully with red and blue. She was about to knock when the door opened, and Mystimon appeared. Wizardmon's eyes went wide, and he became speechless. Mystimon smiled at all of them.
"I see they were led wisely." Mystimon smiled gently, staring at Magimon.
Magimon blushed from the compliment.
"I'm sure you might have other things to attend to. They're safe with me." Mystimon assured.
Magimon nodded, and walked away. Mystimon stepped aside.
"Welcome. I'm Mystimon and you're all welcome in my humble home. Please come in." Mystimon requested politely.
Wizardmon knew that he could trust Mystimon right away, and he wasn't speechless anymore. Scar Gatomon felt comfortable with Mystimon and she was the first to enter. Pardumon and Celemon followed her in. Wizardmon was the last to enter. Mystimon gestured for them to all relax and Wizardmon sensed Mystimon using his magic to close the door shut.
"There are some others with us." Scar Gatomon started.
Mystimon nodded. "I'm aware of that. I was the one to allow you all through the secret entrance through the trunk. I was watching you all since he had approached the Ancient Willow. They'll both find their way here. Besides this main room, there's also a rest room and a kitchen. The rest room where we rest and where I monitor stuff. It's also where my assistant remains while she's with me."
"Assistant?" Wizardmon asked.
"Yes. Ranica!" Mystimon called out.
"Yes." She replied, appearing at the doorway between the rest room and main room.
She glanced from Mystimon to their guests and she smiled at them.
"We have guests. It's so nice to finally meet you all in person. I'm Khanamon: Mystimon's assistant, but he named me Ranica." Ranica greeted.
"It's a lovely name." Wizardmon admitted, without realizing he said that.
Ranica giggled, nodding her head. "Yes. I'm aware of that... Where are the others Mystimon?"
"Gatomon and Innomon are both exploring Berouler. They'll end up here eventually. I have some stuff to attend to. You know what to do Ranica." Mystimon remarked.
Ranica quietly nodded. Both Wizardmon and Scar Gatomon were sitting on a couch, while both Pardumon and Celemon were resting on their stomachs in front of Scar Gatomon. Ranica took a seat.
"So." Ranica started, pointing at Wizardmon. "You're Wizardmon, but who are the rest of you?"
Khanamon was 1.9 feet. Her eyes were hazel; her mane was white. Her uniform was all light blue. Her cape was dark blue. Her hands and fingers were covered with white leather gloves. Light blue boots covered her feet.
"I'm Scar Gatomon, and these two are Celemon and Pardumon." Scar Gatomon replied, introducing the three of them.
"I name myself Ranos." Wizardmon offered.
"I'm Celebi." Celemon added.
"And I'm Pardus. Mistress Gatomon named us." Pardumon stated.
Khanamon smiled. "Mistress?"
"It's a long story." Scar Gatomon replied.
"I'm sure." Khanamon nodded.
Mystimon had returned. Khanamon got off of her seat and left. Wizardmon watched her leave, and both Scar Gatomon and Mystimon noticed, but both remained quiet.
"I had to seal the entry through the Ancient Willow, since all the residents of Berouler are safe in the city. There are things that I'm going to teach you four. Some things I might teach only some of you... Celemon and Pardumon... Hmm... I'd need to add them." Mystimon muttered.
Mystimon sensed two codelimin outside about to knock and he used magic to open the door.
"Come on in." Mystimon allowed.
Reluctant, the codelimin entered and both Celemon and Pardumon got onto their feet when they saw Gatomon. They rushed over to her side. Innomon was staring in confusion at Mystimon, flapping her ears gently.
"How did you know we were out there?" Innomon asked.
"I am a wizard." Mystimon reminded.
"Of course." Innomon nodded.
Mystimon gestured for both Gatomon and Innomon to sit, and Gatomon took her seat beside Wizardmon. Celemon and Pardumon were resting on their stomachs in front of Gatomon. Innomon took a vacant seat alone. Moments later and Khanamon had returned with some drinks. Khanamon momentarily stopped when she saw both Gatomon and Innomon, but she smiled at them. Fortunately, she had included them before hand and so she didn't need to get any for them.
"All of you must be tired from your adventure on the surface." Mystimon noted.
They all nodded wordlessly.
"You can rest here temporarily, before seeking a vacant home here in Berouler." Mystimon decided.
"There are still vacant homes here?" Gatomon asked.
"Of course. New vacant homes are always ready for any new codelimin that joins us, and they also join us willingly." Khanamon replied, joining them and taking her drink.
"Wow! Hold on. We didn't say anything about joining you guys." Scar Gatomon remarked.
"Either way, you are all welcome to stay. You all are seeking refuge, so that's a reason." Mystimon reminded.
"Temporary refuge. We... We request some help with us returning to Starmoon." Innomon informed.
"Help? As in escort?" Mystimon questioned.
"Yes." Wizardmon nodded.
Gatomon was quiet. She wasn't sure if she wanted to leave with the others or not, and both Celemon and Pardumon noticed it.
"We're going to stay with our mistress, whatever she chooses." Celemon informed.
Gatomon smiled down at them, understanding what she meant. Mystimon rubbed his chin.
"I'll see what I can do about it." Mystimon promised...
Once Myotismon was finished with them, they were taken to a cell in the dungeon, where they were both thrown in. Wizardmon's staff was taken away from him. Once the Devidramon left, Gatomon silently started crying to herself. Wizardmon moved towards the wall beside Gatomon, and supported his back on it. He was quiet because he knew he couldn't help Gatomon much. Wizardmon took a strong beating from Myotismon.
Myotismon had kept whipping him until he got bored of it and ordered them to be taken to their cell.
"I didn't want to leave Berouler." Gatomon whispered.
Wizardmon glanced down at her. "Yes. I guess it would've been wiser to stay there. I'm just glad the others weren't deleted and had got away, including that Master Veedramon."
"You could've escaped yourself." Gatomon whispered.
"And leave you?" Wizardmon asked. "No."
"This isn't going to be pleasant." Gatomon whispered.
"The experience is definitely going to be negative, but we'll get through it. I'm going to stick by your side all the time Gatomon." Wizardmon stated.
"Thanks for that." Gatomon whispered.
"No problem..." Wizardmon sighed. "Rest now. You need it."
Gatomon nodded, closing her eyes. "I know."
'Slavery is terrible.' Wizardmon thought, watching Gatomon sleeping. 'Such beauty shouldn't be a slave, much less shed tears because of it. But it's understandable. This isn't the end Myotismon. I promise you that. We'll all meet again some time Bouknot; Celebi; Pardus; Kamino, and Ranica. That I know for sure.'
The End
Section 3: Digimon Adventure: Tears of a Slave is Over
This is Green Garden Singing Off
