Digimon Adventure – ep 51 – The Crest of Friendship
After Matt, Joe, Sora, TK, Gabumon, Gomamon, Biyomon and Patamon reunite and Matt and Joe help Sora get rid of the darkness within her heart, Mimi and Palmon find themselves in the area they're in. Mimi and Palmon have left Ogremon and the other allies so she can find Matt. Mimi sadly stares off into the distance; starting to lose hope and questioning herself.
Palmon: Mimi, are you sure this is where we'll find Matt?
Mimi: He's here, I know he is. I don't know how, but I can feel it.
Palmon notices Mimi's sad expression.
Palmon: Mimi what's wrong?
Mimi: Huh? She turns to her partner with a confused expression. What do you mean Palmon?
Palmon: Before you were bursting with energy and in a good mood but now you seem so sad. What's on your mind Mimi, you can tell me; I'm your partner remember? If there's something that's bothering you, talk to me about it, so I can help you.
Mimi's eyes glisten a bit.
Mimi: Palmon…okay…the thing is…I'm so scared.
Palmon: About what?
Mimi: I know I said that I'll fight the Dark Masters to save Primary Village but…I'm still so frightened at the thought of losing our friends. So many of them have sacrificed themselves to save us from Wizardmon to Leomon. She clenches her fists and her tone becomes teary. Ever since we came back to the Digital World, all we've seen is more pain and suffering. I thought that if I stopped fighting I wouldn't have to watch anyone get hurt anymore but I was wrong and now I'm not sure what to think.
Palmon stares her partner with a worried expression her face.
Palmon: Oh Mimi…please don't say that, we need you. I know how you're feeling Mimi, I hate having to see our friends get destroyed right before our eyes too but if we don't fight Mimi, all we'll be doing is forcing ourselves to watch them die.
Mimi: I know Palmon and you're right about that but…it's all still so scary and sad. And I can't help but wonder Palmon, is all of this my fault? Everything that's happened within our group, Tai and Matt's fight and then having to separate. All if it is because I didn't want to fight.
Palmon: No don't say that Mimi, please! The separation of the group isn't your fault Mimi; you were just following your heart.
Mimi: But it's because of me that Tai and Matt argued; Matt tried to defend my feelings and that started the whole mess.
Palmon: Mimi…
Mimi looks up into the air.
Mimi: And then there's Matt, I know he's here somewhere and I have to find him. I miss him.
Palmon: Mimi, you like Matt don't you? You have a crush on him.
Mimi deeply blushes and reluctantly admits her feelings.
Mimi: I'm not gonna lie, I love Matt; I've loved him ever since we met at Westside Elementary.
(A/N: Remember, for this fanfiction Mimi is a few months younger than Matt so she's in the same class as himD.)
(Flashback)
We go back to Westside Elementary School in Highton View Terrace where Young Mimi is having class with Young Tai, Sora and the rest of her classmates. The teacher talks mostly about equations but Mimi's doesn't pay attention because she's much more interested in the boy sitting in the far back corner. He too doesn't pay much attention and just stares into the window in sadness. That boy is Matt and Mimi looks at the boy feeling sorry for him.
Scenes shifts to the lunch room where Mimi has tray full of food. She proceeds to walk over to her usual table but then spots Matt sitting by himself. She gives a small smile and then walks over to him. She sits right next to him much to his surprise. Mimi gives him a friendly smile.
Young Mimi: Hello.
Young Matt: Um…hi.
Young Mimi: My name's Mimi, what's your name?
Matt is clearly nervous and was unprepared for this.
Young Matt: Um…Matt.
Young Mimi: That's a really nice name. Matt do you want be friends.
Matt gasps in shock.
Young Matt: What?! But I've just met you!
Young Mimi: You've just told me your name and that makes us friends.
Matt is in shock. This girl has only known him for 15 seconds and already she wants to be friends with him. Nobody has ever treated him with such kindness. The site of Mimi's beauty and her kindness causes him to blush, which is when he starts to develop a crush.
Scenes shift to a park. At this point, Matt and Mimi have become very good friends and Matt has started talking with other people more often. Mimi is playing in the park until she hears a beautiful song echoing in the air.
Young Mimi: Huh? What's that sound?
She walks in the direction the sound is coming from, intent on discovering its source. She arrives near the fountain and sees that the source of the sound is Matt playing his harmonica by the fountain itself. Mimi smiles and walks over to the boy.
Young Mimi: Hi Matt.
Matt stops playing and smiles at Mimi.
Young Matt: Oh, hey Mimi.
Young Mimi: Is that a harmonica you're playing? Mimi points at Matt's harmonica.
Young Matt: Yeah, it's something really important to me, I play it every day.
Young Mimi: Really? It must be so precious to you.
Young Matt: It was the first thing I ever bought so I keep with me all the time.
Young Mimi: I think the sound you made with it earlier was really beautiful.
Matt smiles from the praise. No one other than TK has really complimented him on his harmonica music before.
Young Matt: Thanks, but it's not as beautiful as you.
Mimi lightly gasps in surprise from the sudden compliment on her beauty. She deeply blushes and smiles while giggling and fiddling around a bit before sitting right next to Matt.
Young Mimi: Do you think you can play it again; I really like hearing the sound.
Matt blushes as well and then forces a smile.
Young Matt: Sure, why not.
Young Matt begins playing his harmonica again and the beautiful sound from it resonates through the air which lets Mimi feel a sense of enjoyment and peace.
(End of Flashback)
Mimi smiles upon remembering those good memories.
Mimi: Ever since then we've been friends forever. I want to tell Matt how I really feel about him but I just can't seem to do it.
Palmon: But why not Mimi? It seems to me you should take the advice you gave to Sora, take the chance and tell him how you feel.
Mimi: I know I should Palmon, but I just can't, not yet at least; one day I will tell him. For now I have to find him, he's here somewhere…I know it.
Sora: Mimi!
Matt: Mimi!
Mimi gasps and turns in the direction of the voices. She sees her crush Matt, Gabumon, Sora, Biyomon, TK, Patamon, Joe and Gomamon running/flying over to her in the distance while calling out to her.
Joe: Mimi, it's us!?
Palmon: It's our friends!
Mimi: TK, Joe, Sora and…she tears up and runs over to them in joy with Palmon, particularly to her crush. MATT!
Matt: Mimi, I'm so happy to see you!
She rushes in their direction joyfully but the joy is short lived when Matt notices the same darkness surround her legs, causing him to gasp in horror.
Matt: Mimi, your feet, look out!
Mimi looks at her feet but it's too late. The dark tentacles ensnare Mimi and the black hole grows larger. Mimi screams and falls inside, as does Palmon as she falls after her. A distraught Matt and the others arrive too late.
Matt: MIMI!
TK: That black thing that just grabbed her, it's…!
Sora: It's the same one that grabbed me and pulled me down into the cave.
Joe: Oh no, not again!
Patamon: What do we do?!
Matt: We save her of course, what else?!
Matt filled with determination instantly starts' climbing down to save his crush and Sora reaches out.
Sora: Matt, wait!
TK: Come on, we have to go after him!
Joe: Right, we have to help save Mimi.
Gomamon: Well let's go.
A few moments later, all of them are climbing down the abyss with the exception of Biyomon and Patamon flying down at their pace. Matt, Gabumon, Sora, Joe, Gomamon and TK carefully climb down, making sure they don't slip.
Matt: Remember guys, don't be afraid, otherwise the darkness will feed of your fear and consume you.
Sora: And the more negative emotions you feel in your heart, the stronger the darkness gets.
Matt: Exactly.
Eventually, the 8 of them arrive at the bottom and land on the ground. This time Joe lands on his feet which TK notices.
TK: Wow Joe, you didn't land on your butt this time.
Joe: Very funny.
Sora: This is the same cave I was in.
Matt: The same goes for me, Mimi has to be here somewhere.
Biyomon: I think I just heard something.
Biyomon points over to the left opening of the cave where a faint cry/sobbing can be heard.
Sora: If that crying isn't Mimi I don't know what is.
Matt: Come, let's go you guys, we have to save Mimi.
They walk to the opening for a few minutes and then here's someone's voice.
Palmon: Mimi!
Gabumon: That's Palmon's voice!
Biyomon: Come on let's go!
They all rush in the direction of the plant Digimon's voice and eventually spot her hugging onto Mimi.
Palmon: Mimi! Mimi! What's wrong, I can't help you if you won't say anything!
Palmon is desperate to move Mimi but it's useless. Mimi is leaning on the wall in a crouch position while hugging her knees tightly and she's surrounded in the same dark aura Matt and Sora were.
Sora: Palmon!
Palmon turns to see Matt and the others running/flying in her direction.
Palmon: Matt, Sora, everyone you're here!
They stop in front of her.
TK: Palmon what's going on!?
Palmon: It's Mimi. They all see Mimi is in her fetal position and the dark aura around her in shock. She won't say anything anymore and every time I try to move her it's like I'm trying to pull a mountain.
Matt: Mimi. Mimi shakes her shoulders. Mimi it's me Matt. Matt attempts to put her but she stays stuck to the ground like glue. Sora, Joe and TK walk over to them.
Sora: Let's all try pulling her at once. They all grab on to Mimi's arms.
Matt: On three, 1, 2, 3!
They all pull at the same time with all their might but find immediate resistance from Mimi and she's still stuck to the ground, not bothering to move an inch. Eventually they let go in exhaustion while the Digimon watch in worry.
TK: This is bad; it's just like what happened with Sora.
Joe: It's like trying to pull my grandfather off his chair except it took 7 of us to do it.
Sora: Wait, I think Mimi's trying to say something.
They bend down and hear Mimi muttering.
Mimi: I don't know what the right thing to do is anymore. I know we have to fight but I don't want see any more of our friends lose their lives; I'm not sure what to do anymore!
Palmon: Mimi's been saying this over and over again ever since we fell down this cave.
Mimi: Everything that's happened is all because of me, Matt and Tai's argument, the rift in the group, everyone separating, Leomon's sacrifice, it's all my fault! Matt, where are you, I…I…I need you! I don't wanna be scared anymore! This brings on the waterworks again and everyone looks at her with grave expressions.
Sora: Oh Mimi…
Matt bends down and shakes Mimi's shoulder; much easier than pulling her.
Matt: Mimi listen, it's me Matt, I'm here for you. You've gotta focus, look at me.
Mimi obeys and looks up. She stares at Matt with her gloomy and lifeless brown eyes.
Mimi: Matt, it's really you. You're here.
Matt: Yeah Mimi it's me, I'm here for you and I'm not leaving your side again.
Mimi hugs onto Matt who returns the hug. Sora bends down to Mimi with a compassionate smile after she let's go.
Sora: Mimi, we're all here for you and we're gonna get you out of this.
Mimi: Mimi turns to the rest of her friends. Sora…Joe…TK…you're all here.
Sora: Just relax; everything will be alright.
Mimi lowers her eyes in sadness.
Mimi: No it won't; everything that's happened to the team is because of me and my selfish decisions.
Sora: Mimi stop talking like that, this isn't your fault; you can't keep blaming yourself for every bad thing that's happened.
Matt: Mimi look, you have to face your fears and get rid of your negative emotions, they're creating the cave around you.
Sora: Matt's right Mimi, the two of us went through the same thing you're going through. You've got to stop doubting yourself or the darkness in your heart will eat away at you until you're completely gone.
Mimi: But…I don't know what to do.
Matt: And you never will unless you look deep within yourself and erase your negative emotions; it's the only way to make this cave disappear.
In her mind, Mimi can see herself sinking in a black ocean with no hope of escape, no hope of rescue. She is curled up in a fetal position.
Mimi: But what is it that I have to do?
Matt: You need to find the answer to that question on your own. Matt's voice begins to pierce the darkness surrounding her in the form of a heavenly light. Listen Mimi, you can't keep shouldering the blame by yourself. The separation of our friends isn't all your fault Mimi, we all share the responsibility; at the end of the day we all make choices. I made the choice to leave the group to find out the meaning of friendship on my own, you and Joe left because you were tired of all the constant fighting and friends we lost and Sora and TK left to find us. Don't you get it Mimi maybe your decision to avoid fighting served as the catalyst but these were the choices we made.
Joe: You don't have to shoulder all of that responsibility Mimi because we all share it together.
Mimi: But what about all the Digimon we lost in all our battles against the Dark Masters.
Matt: Our friends knew what they were up against, they knew how powerful the Dark Masters were but they took the risks anyway because they all had something to fight for: their homes, friends, loved ones, maybe even family.
Mimi: Family…? Mimi's eyes widen in realization. Just like…us; we're fighting for our families too.
They all smile; they can tell they're starting to get through to the child of Sincerity.
Sora: Exactly, we're not the only ones who have people to fight for Mimi and everyone knows how you feel about all our friends having to sacrifice themselves, always remember you're not the only one in the group because we all feel and share the same pain.
Even TK joins in.
TK: Look at Kari and Gatomon, they were upset when Myotismon destroyed Wizardmon right before their very eyes but they didn't let that stop them. They joined our group and fought on because they want to honour his memory, he gave them a chance to continue living their lives and if they gave up then his sacrifice would've meant nothing. The same goes for me; how do you think I felt when I watched Patamon disappear right before my very eyes? I almost came close to losing him forever.
Joe: Exactly, think about Leomon's sacrifice. He didn't save you just so you can spend your life doubting yourself, he did it because he was happy to lay down his life to protect us, his friends and he wanted you to continue living out your life.
Mimi: Everything starts to make sense to Mimi in her mind. Leomon…and…all of our friends…sacrificed themselves…so we could live…our lives to fullest.
Palmon: Exactly Mimi. In reality Mimi turns to Palmon who wells up with tears with a surprised expression. Besides, how do you think I would feel if I had to watch you get destroyed by your own emotions, after all I didn't wait my entire life for you just so I could watch you cry and wallow in self-pity and doubt?
Mimi: Palmon…
In her mind, Matt, Sora, Joe and TK drift towards her while being shielded from the dark waters by their light.
Matt: We all have our short-coming Mimi, even me. But you don't have to fight if you don't want to, it's your decision.
Sora: That's right; no matter what your choice is we'll respect it.
Mimi: It's my decision? She thinks about Leomon, Whamon, Pixiemon, Chuumon, Wizardmon, and her Mother and Father. She also thinks about the Primary Village. It's my decision. And…right now I choose to fight; I'll help fight those Dark Masters to bring back the Primary Village and protect my friends and family. I promised my parents I would come home safely.
TK: It's working; we're getting through to her.
Mimi: If I keep wallowing in depression and avoid fighting like a big baby, then I'm really only tormenting myself and letting them down.
Mimi turns to her friends, each with their hands outstretched and she reaches out to them in response. The moment she touches them, she is engulfed in their light, pulling her out of the darkness.
As a result in reality her eyes spark up with the happiness and energy the darkness almost stole from her and she chuckles with delight.
Mimi: I understand now! Everyone pulls her back up and smile to see the energetic girl return.
Sora: Atta girl, we knew you'd find yourself again.
Matt: Welcome back.
Mimi is close to crying out tears of joy and has a big smile on her face.
Mimi: Everyone…thank you so much…all of you.
Palmon runs over to her partner with joy.
Palmon: Mimi!
The duo of Sincerity shares a big and loving embrace and the rest watch with ecstatic expressions.
Mimi: Palmon!
Palmon: I'm so happy you're the old energetic Mimi and not the new miserable one.
Mimi: Palmon I'm sorry I upset you, I promise to never doubt myself like that again!
Suddenly the cave disappears and they find themselves in another forest much to their surprise.
Mimi: What happened?
Joe: It's the same as before.
Sora: The cave disappeared along with the darkness in Mimi's heart.
Mimi walks over to Matt.
Mimi: Matt.
The boy turns to his crush.
Matt: What is it Mimi?
Mimi: This. Mimi comes right up and passionately kisses Matt right on his cheek much to his surprise and embarrassment. Mimi playfully smiles and Matt covers his cheek while blushing.
Mimi: Matt, thank you for coming back and believing in me. Matt smiles and let's go, looking at Mimi in the eye.
Matt: You don't need to thank me Mimi, I'm glad to be back with you and I'm just happy you're safe.
Mimi's eyes glisten and she embraces the Child of Friendship, who returns it instead of feeling embarrassed. TK and the others watch this scene without making fun of them.
Joe: Wait a minute Mimi, what happened to our Digimon allies?
Mimi let's go of Matt and she turns to everyone else.
Mimi: Don't worry about them; I wanted to go find you guys and they understood. Ogremon said they can make it to the top of Spiral Mountain on their own and meet up with us there.
Joe nods.
Sora: Come on we have to get back to Tai; he needs our help right now.
Mimi holds her fist up in the air.
Mimi: Right, let's go, go, Go!
Joe: Back to your old self again.
Matt: You up for it Gabumon?
Gabumon: For you, any time!
Sora: Ready Biyomon?
Biyomon: You bet!
Digivolution theme (split screen)
"Digimon!"
The 2 Digivices beam light high above. Sparkles of light drop from above on their respective sides
"Digimon"
"Digimon, Digital Monsters, Digimon are the champions!"
"Digimon, Digital Monsters, Digimon are the champions!"
Blue and Red beams of light pour from the top of their digi-zones and form images of Garurumon and Birdramon that soon disappear. Gabumon and Biyomon spin in their Digi-zones gaining data.
Gabumon: Gabumon…!
Biyomon: Biyomon…!
DIGIVOLVE TO…!
"Digimon, Digital Monsters, Digimon are the champions!"
Garurumon!
Birdramon!
"Digimon, Digital Monsters, Digimon!"
...
Garurumon and Birdramon make their way back to the top of Spiral Mountain. Sora, TK and Patamon are riding on Birdramon and Matt, Joe, Gomamon and Mimi are riding Garurumon.
Meanwhile, WarGreymon is taking the beating of his life from Piedmon and Tai has moved away from the group without realizing it to follow the fight, putting himself in danger.
Piedmon: Trump Sword!
Piedmon whips his hand forward, sending a wave a force at Tai. Luckily WarGreymon takes the full force of the attack in Tai's place but it wasn't enough to shield his partner. WarGreymon and Tai yell out in pain; getting blown through the air. Tai is on the ground in pain.
Kari: Get up Tai!
Izzy attempts to run up to him.
Izzy: Hey Tai!
Tai lifts himself off the ground a bit bruised up.
Ti: Izzy stop! You stay there, protect Kari!
Piedmon sends another blast and the excess force that WarGreymon couldn't block sends the wild haired leader even further back and WarGreymon is literally on his last leg when another large rock slams into him.
Izzy: Tai look, I know it's important for me to stay here protect Kari but in the meantime who's going to protect you?
Tentomon: He tends to be a bit stubborn doesn't he?
Tai: Don't worry about me; I'm fine; I've got him right where I want him, he's exhausted. The weakness in Tai's voice betrays that thought.
Izzy: But I can help you!
Tai clenches his fist and looks at Izzy in assurance.
Tai: I'm fine!
Izzy: That's funny; General Custer said the exact same thing at Little Big Horn.
Tai: Thanks for the history lesson.
Izzy: Alright then, just one thing: how come every time I ask you never let me join in the fight?!
Piedmon: Clown Trick!
Piedmon puts his hands together and sends a devastating and malicious blast of energy trailed by electricity and it slams right into Agumon's Mega form, causing him to yell out him pain horrifying Tai, Izzy and Kari.
Kari: WarGreymon's been hit!
The Digimon of courage falls on his back injured and his armour is in pieces. His partner reaches out to him.
Tai: No…WarGreymon. The Child of Courage loses his strength and collapses to the ground himself.
Izzy: Get up!
Piedmon: Right, now who shall be next?
Tai is on the ground helpless and injured but a voice from afar opens up his eyes.
Matt: Tai, where are you?!
Tai sees a blue wolf running with a blonde haired boy riding him. And that figure is Garurumon and…
Tai: Matt!
Garurumon and Birdramon are carrying their respective partners and the rest of the gang across the battlefield.
Matt: Hold on buddy, we're coming!
Sora: Tai it's us, we're almost there!
Even as a mega, Piedmon knows he won't be able to beat the Digi-destined if they all attack at once so he jumps back on a rise above the ground.
Piedmon: Once upon a time, there were Digi-destined, now they were just sitting ducks waiting for me to take target practice.
Garurumon and Birdramon halt/land near Tai. The passengers dismount and run over to Tai. Matt kneels down turns him over and lifts up his head.
Matt: Tai!
Tai: Matt! You made it; I can't believe you're here!
Matt: Yeah, I made it Tai, hang in there buddy.
The Child of Courage smiles at the Child of Friendship, happy to see him return.
Tai: I never doubted you for a second Matt, I know it didn't always seem that way.
Upon hearing these words from his best friend, Matt's eyes well up with tears.
Matt: Thank you Tai…for believing in me. I'm just sorry I was so late. Tai you have to know how much our friendship has always meant to me and I swear nothing will come between us again.
In response to their friendship, the Crest of Friendship releases a brilliant shine. Matt looks right at it and Garurumon nuzzles the injured WarGreymon, bathing him in a rainbow pool of light that restores his armour and heals the duo of Courage, bringing them back to full strength.
Tai: WarGreymon!
Piedmon frowns at his new predicament.
Piedmon: Now what?
WarGreymon looks at himself completely restored, surprised and grateful.
Garurumon: Matt your Crest of Friendship gave me strength and that brought WarGreymon back to normal.
WarGreymon: Thank you Garurumon, now I can fight again.
Garurumon de-digivolves back to his rookie form and as does Birdramon. Gabumon prepares to go into battle.
Izzy: Come on guys! Get out of there!
They all ran back to Izzy, Kari, and the rest of the Digimon with Matt and Joe helping Tai up. The Digi-destined are all together again.
Joe: Tai, are you okay?
Tai: I think so?
Piedmon: My first thought was to destroy you all together in one nice little package but now I believe I'd rather do it individually so as to prolong your suffering a little longer.
Matt: You sure talk a lot for a clown!
Piedmon: Trump Sword! Piedmon unsheathes his blades and tosses them at WarGreymon and Gabumon but Matt's Digivice sends a river of energy that slams into Gabumon.
Warp Digivolution theme
"Digimon!"
Matt's blue Digivice blasts an orange beam of light that engulfs Gabumon, turning him solid sapphire.
Gabumon: Gabumon Warp Digivolve to…
"Digimon, Digital Monsters, Digimon are the Champions,"
"Digimon, Digital Monsters, Digimon are the Champions,"
He blasts a pillar of light that digivolves him into Garurumon, then WereGarurumon and finally a MetalGarurumon. The metal wolf runs and beam-shaped wings grow long with a thin but sharp tail. He loops before landing back on the ground.
"Digimon, Digital Monsters, Digimon are the Champions,"
"Digimon, Digital Monsters, Digimon are the Champions,"
He howls and fires millions of missiles from his body that form countless of ice on the ground. The ice converges around him and he howls his name.
MetalGarurumon!
"Digimon, Digital Monsters, Digimon!"
…
Hey Digimon
All the Digi-destined and the Digimon exclaim happily.
Kari: Now he'll see what we're made off!
WarGreymon and MetalGarurumon blast their Terra Force and Metal Wolf Claw attacks simultaneously. Both of them combine and chew up the ground beneath them with their raw power. The combined attacks collide with Piedmon's swords and delete them with ease.
Joe: They were able to break Piedmon's attack, alright!
Mimi: Now that fashion disaster is finished!
Piedmon barely manages to dodge and avoid taking a direct hit that surely would've finished him. Instead of being worried he gives a sinister grin.
Piedmon: Well, could it actually be the case that I've found an adversary worth fighting.
WarGreymon and MetalGarurumon prepare for the battle of their lives. It's time for the Digi-destined's final battle with last Dark Master.
Narrator: Will WarGreymon and MetalGarurumon have the strength to defeat Piedmon, the last of the Dark Masters. Find out on the next Digimon, Digital Monsters.
To be continued...
(A/N: Next Chapter tomorrow. Please Review)