CH. 29 Infiltration
"Yeah… Ok… Thanks Michelle. I'll talk to you later… Bye," spoke Cody. He closed his cell phone and pocketed the device. Cody, TJ, Andrew, Javi, and Winona were all at the lake with their partners. The sky was darkened by the evening hours. Winona had her laptop set up to a new location.
"So how's Albert doing?" asked TJ.
"From what I can figure since Michelle used every medical term in the book, he's fine. He contracted some virus that attacked his body, causing him to be weakened. They got him some anti-virus cure thingy and he's doing better for the most part. He just sleep and rest for now," said Cody.
"For somebody in a medical training course, you worded that a little oddly," said Andrew.
"It's good to hear that he's fine and all but what are we going to do now that we have all our tags and crests. Wizardmon said that if we found all of them we'd have the power to defeat NeoDevimon," said TJ.
"I know but can we really leave the others behind and face NeoDevimon alone?" asked Cody, examining the situation.
"That may be our only option. Wizardmon sent me an email and I now know where NeoDevimon is located," said Winona, pointing to a square on the map.
"And that place is…" started Javi.
"Dark Valley," finished Winona.
"That sounds so inviting," remarked Javi.
"We should go and finish this or at least rescue Leomon and plan another attack," said TJ.
"I agree with him," said DemiVeemon.
"What about the others?" asked Winona.
"Let them take care of Albert. We can't put them in danger. Should something happen to us, they'd have to come up with a plan," said Cody.
"If that's what you guys want to do then the gate is open," said Winona, pulling out her Digivice.
"You're coming too?" questioned Javi.
"I don't see why not, I'm just as important as you guys are," said Winona. Javi just shrugged as they held up their Digivices. "Digiport open!" said Cody as the group was sent through the screen. They were dumped into a wasteland like area and surveyed the area.
"This place looks so cheery," said Agumon sarcastically.
"And I suppose that must be NeoDevimon's base," said Monodramon, pointing to a large castle in the distance.
"I guess so," said Javi.
"Let's go then guys," said Cody leading the way.
As the group approached the castle, they were able to see more of its features. The midnight black castle was surrounded by a large stone wall. They could see many towers stretching into the sky. There appeared to be only one door into the castle walls, which was currently wide open.
"This has to be a trap," said Renamon, surveying the scene.
"Yeah but do we have any other choice? Besides, how many followers could be living in there anyways?" asked TJ.
"He's got a point," said Veemon.
"I say we charge in, break Leomon out, and if we can destroy NeoDevimon then we do it," said Cody with a tone of confidence. The group nodded, Winona still uneasy about the situation.
Agumon Digivolved to… Greymon
Veemon Digivolved to… Veedramon
Monodramon Digivolved to… Strikedramon
Guilmon Digivolved to… Growlmon
Renamon Digivolved to… Kyubimon
"Charge!" yelled Cody. The team rushed through the gates. Instead of finding the place littered with guards, the whole palace was completely empty.
"Guys, something doesn't add up here," said Andrew.
"Yeah, you'd think that something would be attacking us," said Javi.
"HAHAHA. So, you Digidestined have finally come," said a voice. The group turned to the castle entrance to see Ogermon laughing.
"You!" said Cody.
"Yes and what is this. Looks like you left the weaker Digi-Brats behind. We'll destroy them later but you'll do for now. NeoDevimon requests that I finish you all off with the help of some friends of ours. Oh, Vilemon!" cried Ogermon.
Groups of bat-like Digimon appeared in the sky. They had razor sharp fangs, glowing red eyes, and yellow claws. The screeched as they flew around in the air. Andrew scanned the Digimon "Vilemon, virus type Digimon, they have an attack called Nightmare Shocker to crush their enemies."
"Oh and I have a new trick to show you as well. Behold!" said Ogermon, holding out a black colored sphere.
"You wanted to show us your crystal ball or something?" asked Winona.
"No you brat. This is the remaining data of NeoDevimon's previous form, Devimon. Using this power I can Digivolve," laughed Ogrermon, holding the black orb. The orb gave off a maleficent colored light. Ogermon began to change forms. His new form was taller than his previous form. His body was now a red skeleton with a set of black wings and a black skull for a head. The creature held an odd looking staff in his hands.
"I am now SkullSatamon," said the Digimon.
"SkullSatamon, an undead type Digimon, his two attacks are Bone Blaster and Skull Hammer. You just got uglier, so what?" said Cody as he put his D-Dex back into his vest pocket.
"You kids do not know what you have gotten yourselves into," laughed the Digimon.
The Vilemon began to swoop in and attack. They released short bursts of black colored lightning upon the group. The groups' Digimon retaliated with attacks of their own.
"Pyro Blaster!" said Growlmon, letting out a red orb destroying several of the Vilemon.
"Foxtail Inferno!" said Kyubimon, releasing several flames from her tail. The flames attached to the Vilemon, burning them to a crisp.
"Nova Blast!" said Greymon sending out a fire ball and destroying several Vilemon.
"V-Nova Blast!" said Veedramon, sending out his attack and destroying another group of Vilemon.
"Striking Barrage!" cried Strikedramon, charging toward SkullSatamon. He released a flurry of attacks upon SkullSatamon but was blocked blow for blow.
"Pathetic. Let me show you a real attack. Skull Hammer!" said SkullSatamon, hitting Strikedramon across his body and knocking back against the ground. SkullSatamon flew into the air. He held out his staff and yelled "Bone Blaster!"
Several bolts of electricity struck down onto the earth, hitting the groups Digimon. All the teams' Digimon were knocked to the ground. They struggled to get up and attack. All charged forward toward the undead Digimon.
"Oh this'll be fun, Skull Hammer!" said the Digimon, striking the group with a single swipe from his staff. The Digimon were knocked helpless to the ground except for Kyubimon, who just barley evaded the attack.
"Four down, one to go," said SkullSatamon, raising his staff.
"That's enough my loyal servant," said a voice. The group looked to see NeoDevimon appearing.
"I think we'll keep these kids as bait for the others to come. It'll be great plus I will have five of the nine crests in my possession," laughed NeoDevimon.
"We won't let you hurt them. Let's get him guys," said Greymon. The team charged forward. Cody surveyed the scene and took off his crest. He quickly handed it to Winona.
"Take this and get out of here," said Cody sternly.
"What!?" said Winona in surprise. The others joined the two of them while the Digimon kept back NeoDevimon's army.
"Take the crest and get out of here, he may get us but he won't get the crests," Cody stated.
"He has a point, you have the only Digimon fast enough to escape," said TJ, giving Winona his tag and crest.
"He won't kill us or our partners so we'll be ok," Andrew put in, also giving his over.
"Just go get the others," said Javi.
"But... I…" started Winona.
"Just go before he stops you!" yelled Cody. Winona gripped all the crests in her hand and placed them around her neck. Kyubimon overheard the plan and ran toward Winona, who quickly leapt on her back and escaped through the castle gate.
"Brave very brave but you only prolonging the inevitable. Stun Claw!" said NeoDevimon, attacking the other Digimon. They were reverted back to their rookie forms. "And as for you brats…" said NeoDevimon. TJ, Cody, Andrew, and Javi stood ready for anything. Cody felt a quick hit to his chest and after that, it was darkness.
Winona pressed onward, hearing only NeoDevimon's laughter in the background.
