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Digimon Tamers Crimson Episode 25: デジタルワールド

Natsuko Takaishi woke up the day after, Takeru annouced that he was departing for the Digital World. But when she woke up, she noticed that her son was not even home. She assumed that it was all a dream, and that Takeru was just going on some kind of field trip at school. Until... She noticed a note from Takeru stuck onto the fridge. She looked through the note and her worst fear has just been confirmed... It wasn't a dream at all, and her son is likely about to endanger his own life fighting god knows what in this "Digital World". So she raced off to his school and tried to stop him. However, it seemed that the note she read fell to the floor... And it read:

Dear ママ,

I'm sorry that had to happen but... I need you to understand that, I can't just sit back and watch as my friends go off fighting whatever happens to be in this Digital World. So I just want you to know that, I'm going tomorrow and by the time you read this letter... I might not even be in this world anymore. Sometimes there are things that I don't want to do, but things I have to do... And I really don't want to leave you all by yourself, especially after the divorce between you and dad. I felt like, I've known Patamon my whole life even though it's only been a few months... Simon and co. have spent practically years with their Digimon. And mom, at this point... You can't change my mind. I'm doing this not because someone forced me to, nor that I want to... But because, I have an obligation to Patamon, and my friends. So once again, I apologize for leaving you like this... But with you passed out like that, how can I leave you otherwise?

Love,

タケル高石

She had just made it to see Simon and the other Tamers about to leap through a gate. She saw her son and was about to approach him, until she was stopped by Mitsuo Yamaki. "Why are you stopping me sir!? I need to get to my son!" Natsuko said to Yamaki who responded "Ms. Takaishi, are you aware of the fact that your son is a hero?" She nodded and said "I know that he is... But still, I can't just sit here and let him leave! He's all I have left of my family!" Yamaki then responded "Family is important. But what about the lives of millions of innocent people? He is the only one who is capable of getting them to the Digital World. And what you're telling me is that... He isn't allowed to fight and save those people?" Natsuko started to shed tears with Yamaki's words. She then said "I know that he has Patamon as his protector, but it's just that... He'll die if he goes out there!" Yamaki grabs her hand and says "Look, I know that you don't want to see this but... he's made up his mind. And not only does he have his Digimon to look after him... But also Simon and his friends to protect him."

Natsuko then asked "Mr. Yamaki?" Yamaki raised an eyebrow confused at her question. "May I at least say goodbye to him?" Yamaki then stepped aside so that she may bid Takeru a temporary farewell. She caught up to him before he went into the portal and she asked "Takeru? Can I at least... Say goodbye to you?" Takeru turned around to hug his mother again and said "Mom, I'll be coming back. So you needn't worry about a thing alright?" Natsuko smiled and said "Okay then, just make sure to behave yourself down there!" Takeru waved to her before getting into the portal. Yamaki approached Natsuko and asked "I know that this was quite emotional for you but... I do have a way to make sure we're in communication with him. Would you like to receive updates?" Natsuko turned and said "Well, at least he'll keep me updated on all of his adventures." Yamaki took this as a yes and he said "Meet me in the Tokyo Metropolitian building later tonight so that we may keep in touch with them." She nodded and decided to head home before meeting up with Yamaki...

Oh symphony, how is that you sound so bittersweet?
The end is near, so will you take a stand or run in fear?
Aah, I'm telling you
If seeing is believing then I'll make you believe

Our voices give us more than words,they bring the peace
I'm praying for the day we all join hands and smile
It'll be, worthwhile
So just, live your life, and never give in

The courage that you're seeking has always been within
Your own heart
I'm singing this song, so that you'll never forget
Neither rain nor sleet will tear us apart

Storms may come, but you'll always be in my heart
I give my love to you! Yeah!

After entering through the portal, Simon and the others come across some form of space in between worlds. Although it's made of digital coding as well as being nothing but a void with nothing but binary floating around. "So, what is this place?" Simon asked not familiar with this location. Impmon skeptical then asked "Don't you know anything about this place?" Simon shook his head as well as the others and Impmon explained "Look, this is the innermost part of the barrier between your world, and The Digital World. So, if you want to get out of here... Pick a direction." Simon was about to debate this until Rika said "Well, isn't obvious? We should go down." Everyone then felt a bit of gravity tug at them all while saying "Oh...Shit", and one by one they fell until Simon was left to look to the distance and hold up a sign that said "む〜!(YIKES!)" and he plummeted down towards the surface of the digital world. They then landed on a rocky surface, and checked their surroundings.

Henry then asked "Anyone injured?" Ken responded "Surprisingly, no. We seem to be okay for now." Daisuke added "Yeah, I mean... A fall from that height should have killed us!" Takeru responded "I ain't complaining!" Kari meanwhile was being helped up by Rika who had Renamon carry her on the way down. Nia was checking up on Simon and asked "Are you okay Simon?" Simon responded "Well, other than finally knowing how Wile.E. Coyote feels like... I'm fine." Guilmon sniffed around and noticed that he was finally back in his original home. Terriermon felt a little somber having to come back into the world he came from but... He looked at it with a nostalgic feel rather than a tragic feel. Renamon started plotting how to take her revenge... But not before helping the people who got her this far in the first place. Impmon felt almost nothing but bad memories in this place, but he tried to shake those off and focus on what's important. Lopmon was conflicted about her duty towards Zhuqiaomon and her duty towards Suzie. But she knew that the decision on that would come with time. Guilmon noticed that V-Mon, Wormmon, Gatomon and Patamon are all staring at this world with awe.

Guilmon then asked "V-Mon? Don't you have memories of this place?" V-Mon nodded and responded "Memories of our past lives... But we were born in the Human World though." Guilmon shrugged in response and said "Well, look up and you'll see our Tamers' world." V-Mon looked up and he was shocked. Simon and the others also looked up, but when they did... They saw that their world looked like it was encompassed by so much data. Simon then said "Looks like the internet really made this world gigantic... Considering the amount of data we produce each day." They all looked around in the area that they were standing in... Only to see the sky suddenly go dark. "Can someone explain this phenomenon? Because correct me if I'm wrong... But I don't believe we're on an alien planet." Takeru asked quite shocked at this turn of events. Simon looks up and responds "I'm guessing the Digital World doesn't really have a sun." Ken adds "Therefore, day and night are practically nonexistent in this world." Daisuke even looks up and notices something peculiar... "Hey guys, where's the stars?"

Henry looks up and notices that fact as well. Renamon then explains "The Digital World doesn't have stars at night, unlike in the Human world. Sooner or later we'll be back to daytime." They then decided to find a place to sit down, and rest. However, when they tried resting... Simon saw a fire-like figure watching them from the distance. "Guys. We might need to get out our Digivices for this." Simon said to the others who nodded in agreement. The fiery figure approached them with his hands in the air and said "Please! Don't attack! Don't attack!" Simon signaled the others to stand down and approached the creature. "You're a Meramon aren't you?" Simon asked the Meramon who nodded to confirm. "I only came because, I need someone... Anyone's help!" Simon then asks "Okay, I get you need our help... But why?" Meramon hesitated at first, But he then said "I need someone to help me save my home... From it's corrupt leader... Skullmeramon."

Simon then turns to the rest of the group and he asks for a meeting. "What do you guys think? Is it a trap?" Simon asked the others and Rika responded "Well I think it would be obvious. But then again..." Renamon interrupted and added "I'd say we at least plan just in case." Guilmon then went up to Meramon and said "Just to warn you... If you're lying to me or my Tamer... Know that he doesn't take betrayal well. He won't hesitate to cut a traitor down. Also, I am quite a bit like him in that regard." Meramon responds "You seem to show a lot more restraint though..." Guilmon shakes his head and says "I've been fighting for most of my life... And now I really have friends who care for me. The last time I was betrayed was by someone who was pretty close." Meramon looks at Guilmon's friends then back to him and says "I can tell you this... Yggdrasil, seems to get to even the strongest of us." Guilmon nods in agreement and says "They may look strong... But what about their wills?" Meramon is confused by the question but Guilmon then explains "If their will isn't strong enough, then Yggdrasil will consume them, and subjugate every last one."

Meramon ponders this information and thinks to himself "Skullmeramon... Is this what happened to you? You used to inspire so much strength in our village. Perhaps, on the inside... You were weak." Simon and co. end up breaking their meeting and Meramon says to the group "Follow me. I'll guide you to my village." Simon and co. then did as such.

The Tamers while following Meramon looked upon his home and noticed... That there seemed to be a few volcanoes in the area. "No offense, but it's actually a little too hot out here." Hikari said feeling a little tired from walking in the heat. Daisuke noticed this and said "Here, I'll make sure you don't fall to the ground." He then stood by Hikari who responded "Thanks Davis." Daisuke then said "Anytime Kari." Simon saw Hikari's condition and said "I think after this, we should look for a hot spring to relax in." Takeru and Hikari's ears perked up at those words and Simon continued saying "So then we'll be able to calm ourselves and hopefully Hikari won't end up passing out." Daisuke noticed Hikari getting unusually excited and says "You're feeling better aren't you?" Hikari then blushes and says "Oh, right um... Let's got stop some bad guys!" Takeru then said "Yeah... Let's go kick butt!" They then rushed ahead of everyone and Henry said "I guess they're in quite a hurry aren't they?" Simon responds "Considering how long I've known Hikari... I'd say that I might have given them a little incentive."

Henry's eyes widen a bit in concern and Rika then says "That's fine... But we get a separate spring from you guys, deal?" Simon nods and says "Deal." Suzie then says "Well I guess I could use a little bath..." Henry then asks Suzie "You sure you're gonna be alright with the girls?" Suzie nods and says "Of course! why not?" Henry then says "Okay then." Meanwhile Rika and Nia both thought at the same time "If one blonde strand of hair is seen over the border... Takeru will be nothing but a bloody pulp!" Daisuke and Ken meanwhile were with their Digimon who asked them "Why do you need sheparate shprings Daishuke?" Wormmon said the same thing but to Ken who then answered "Mostly because boys and girls aren't supposed to bathe together." V-Mon then asks "But why?" Daisuke then responds "Because V-Mon, guys and girls are... Anatomically different. And there's also privacy we have to consider." V-Mon then says "Oh... But you don't mind bathing with the other guys..." Ken adds "Yes, but that's with other guys... not girls." Daisuke and Ken then catch up the others and V-Mon then says "Humans are confusing." Wormmon nods and says "Indeed. But then again they have different genders... So we probably shouldn't judge."

As the group comes upon the village, they notice Meramon glaring at the large humanoid figure with chains wrapped around his chest, blue spiked hair, steel mask, two belts, tight pants with flames on the thighs, and skull tipped shoes. Simon gets out his digivice to analyze the Digimon. "Skullmeramon, Data type, Ultimate Level. Attacks are: Metal Fireball, Heat chain, and Blazing Iron whip." Simon makes sure to keep an eye on Meramon and says "Alright, no charging in yelling Leeroy Jenkins alright?" Meramon tilts his head confused and Terriermon then explains "Just don't go out there and get yourself killed alright?" Meramon nods and then Simon says "Okay, I think the best course of action is to get the big guy's attention... And then strike down his forces. Anyone has an idea of who to send?" They start to ponder this and Meramon looks around to see where Skullmeramon's forces are... Only to see that they're hiding from sight. He then gets out of hiding and walks towards Skullmeramon. Simon turns around and says "Well, I guess Meramon ended up our volunteer." Guilmon sees this and says "Maybe, he might have heard your plan and decided he should be the one." Simon responded "Let's hope your right Guilmon."

Meramon approaches Skullmeramon and says "I see that you're patient aren't you?" Skullmeramon turns and says "You honestly came here thinking that you were gonna be able to do something?" Meramon says "It's not physical strength that matters... But rather willpower. You've given yourself up, just for more strength haven't you?" Skullmeramon laughs and says "So what!? Power is what matters in being a leader! Willpower isn't actual power!" Meramon responds "It's not physical strength, but rather strength of mind." Skullmeramon then signals his troops who then surround the Meramon and says "I've seen you as a lot of things... A coward... An idiot... And a traitor... But I never took you as a fool. You'd come back with just a little restored courage, thinking that you can take back this place! How pathetic..." Meramon then responded "You've mistaken one thing thing Skullmeramon... I didn't come alone." Simon and the others took Meramon's statement as the signal and proceeded to slash their cards...

Card Slash! Super Evolution Activate!

Card Slash! Jogress Evolution Activate!

SUPER EVOLUTION._

Guilmon Evolve To... Growlmon!

Growlmon Super Evolve To... Wargrowlmon!

Terriermon Evolve To... Gargomon!

Gargomon Super Evolve To... Rapidmon!

Renamon Evolve To... Kyubimon!

Kyubimon Super Evolve To... Taomon!

Impmon Evolve To... Wizardmon!

Wizardmon Super Evolve To... Reapmon!

Lopmon Evolve To... Turuiemon!

Turuiemon Super Evolve To... Antylamon!

Gatomon Super Evolve To... Angewoman!

Patamon Evolve To... Angemon!

Angemon Super Evolve To... MagnaAngemon!

JOGRESS EVOLUTION._

V-Mon Evolve To... XV-Mon!

Wormmon Evolve To... Stingmon!

XV-Mon, Stingmon Jogress Evolve To... Paildramon!

After all the Digimon Evolved, they then took on parts of Skullmeramon's army. "Make sure they stay away from Skullmeramon!" Simon yelled to the others who then decided to take out each of the Meramon under Yggdrasil's power. Meanwhile Simon with Wargrowlmon and Meramon confronted Skullmeramon. Skullmeramon saw them and said "So, you're the ones known as the Digimon Tamers eh? Well then, I'm afraid that you're not going to see past this day! Yggdrasil, Daemon and Vamdemon will reward me the moment you die!" He then charged up a fireball from his mouth and said "Metal Fireball!" Wargrowlmon at somewhat unexpected speed ended up slicing through the fireball and came face to face with Skullmeramon. "You don't scare me big guy! Blazing Iron Whip!" Skullmeramon said before turning most of his chains into whips to strike Wargrowlmon. However, Wargrowlmon grabbed each of the chains and pulled Skullmeramon towards him. "You know, talking should only be done when you've won." Wargrowlmon then sliced Skullmeramon in half and then he dispersed into data.

After most of the army was disposed of, the Meramon that joined them was able to get the others to follow in repairing the village. Meramon then said "I would like to personally thank you for helping me with my village... And I apologize for any past transgressions between us." Simon responded "Don't worry about it. Besides, it's not like it was your fault or anything." Meramon thought about this and said "Well then, where will your group be off to this time?" Simon responded "First, we're going to rest nearby here and then... We're heading off to face off against Vamdemon." Meramon then offered a hand and said "Then may we meet again someday Shadow Tamer." Simon nodded and responded "Indeed. But I don't want my hand to get burned... No offense." Meramon said in response "None taken... Farewell then!" Simon and the others then headed past the village and towards their next destination...

Now that the Tamers have their first taste of the Digital World, can they hope to stick together and come out triumphant in the future? Find out next time on Digimon Tamers Crimson!