Chapter Thirty-Four
"I've got a really funny feeling about this guys…" Patamon said uneasily as he fluttered next to TK.
TK looked up at him, glancing uneasily at the shadows on the wall. "You think so?"
"Something just doesn't seem right!"
Matt's eyes widened as they spotted a torch hanging from the ceiling…beneath them. "W-what the?"…
"Joe, it's pointless!" Sora exclaimed as he wrestled desperately with a giant steel lock.
Joe groaned as he looked at his chapped hands. "I've tried everything and it's still locked…"
"Maybe if we could find the key we could get in!" Mimi said hopefully.
Sora rolled her eyes. "Yeah…and if we had a cannon we could blast ourselves in?"
"Maybe there's another way in!" Yokomon piped up.
"Let's check!"
"Joe…" Gomamon said in annoyance. "Let's go!"
He sighed and lowered his head. "Why do I never get a chance to be the hero?"…
"Something's weird…" Tai muttered as he and Agumon walked down one of the bridges linking the hallways together.
"What is it Tai?"
Tai glanced down and frowned as he, once again, spotted the same marking Lily had carved in on the side of the wall. "We've passed this way before!"
"Is that you Tai?"
"Huh? Izzy?" He glanced down over the side to see Izzy and Tentomon beneath him. "Yeah, I'm up here! Have you found anything unusual down there Izzy?"
"Well, you could say that Tai…" Tentomon replied. "But the truth is, WE'RE way up here and YOU'RE way down there!"
"I think you guys must need glasses!" Agumon exclaimed. "We're way above you!"
"B-but there's no way!" Izzy said in confusion as he looked down at Tai. "That's scientifically impossible!"…
I panted as I ran down the hallway—before letting out a terrified yelp as the ground seemed to shift beneath my feet. "What the?"
My eyes widened as I saw a torch hanging upside down from the ceiling beneath my feet…and the paved stone floor high above.
Crap…"He hexed it…" Dang it, I'm gonna KILL him!
Probably in an attempt to make sure the Digidestined couldn't find the portal…and I couldn't find my way out of here.
Did he know I was gonna try this all along?
The sound of low growling filled my ears, and I backed into a nearby corner. Huge shadows played on the wall as they marched past me to…somewhere?
"Gatomon's new recruits…" I whispered, feeling sick to my stomach. I really REALLY loathe that cat…
On the other hand, maybe they can lead me to the Gate…which is probably where Myotismon will be.
I glanced over my shoulder and said a silent prayer that the Digidestined would be able to find the portal…before slipping after them.
"We have all the exits sealed off with our best guards…" Gatomon purred as she looked up at her master. "There's no way she's getting out of here."
Myotismon smirked. Soon he'd have his pet back, and when he did get ahold of her? He'd make sure she was in zinc chains for the rest of her life…"Grr…."
"What is it?" he asked in a bored voice as one of the Bakemon floated in.
"We've prepared the room and its ready for your inspection."
"Good." He turned to face Gatomon and Demidevimon. "I am ready to proceed. Go now and tell our forces no sacrifice is too great in this moment of glory!"
"Right!"
He smirked as the two of them dissapread through the door and he glanced down at the cards he held in one hand—they had strange designs and odd words printed on the back…but they were far more valuable then they seemed.
Myotismon strode over to the bookshelf—pushing some out of the way revealed a silver lock. He twirled the lock a few times, and the shelf slowly slid to one side.
A dark doorway opened up in front of him, and he smirked again as he walked down the stone steps, his cape billowing behind him…
"My theorey…" Izzy said glumly as the reunited group sat together, slumped against the wall. "is that Myotismon's created these optical illusions to deter us from finding the gate…"
"Well I'd say he's succeeded!" Tai said in frustration. "We're more lost than we were before!"
Renamon growled under her breath, her tail swishing. "Any luck contacting Lily?…"
Izzy sighed. "No…I can't pick up her signal. She must be staying out of people's range—which given the circumstances might be wise."
"You don't think Myotismon got her do you?" TK asked worriedly.
Renamon shook her head. "Nah. Trust me—we'd know. Lily'd be screaming her head off…"
"Somehow, that doesn't make me feel better." Tai replied dryly.
Gomamon suddenly stiffened, his ears twitching from side to side. "Huh?"
"What is it?" Joe asked.
"Someone's coming…"
"You sure?"
"You doubt me?"
"Grr…"
"Get down!" Matt hissed, pressing TK and Sora down to the ground, as everyone else crouched low, hoping to go unnoticed.
After several minutes, Tai slowly peeked over the edge. His eyes narrowed as huge shadows passed by them on the wall.
"I'm itching to fight…"
"Why? Cause you got fleas?"
"Well they obviously know where they're going…" Matt said in a low voice as he joined Tai.
He nodded. "They'll lead us to the Gate!"…
I slowly crept back towards Myotismon's study, sniffing the air warily as I did so…
If the entrance to the Gate was anywhere, it would be here. The door creaked open and I hastily stepped back—before realizing the room was empty, like I'd sensed.
Thank Yggdrasil…
I softly walked back inside and closed the door behind me, sniffing for Myotismon's scentl; blood and cheap cologne….the bookshelf?
I cocked my head slightly in confusion before shifting a few of the heavier volumes out of my way. A lock…now how am I supposed to?…
With a sudden start, I realized he hadn't reset it. So all I had to do was pull on it slightly and the bookshelf swung to the side.
A huge staircase loomed downwards…with a slight gulp I gritted my teeth before walking silently downstairs…
"PLEASE be there, Tai!"
"I will now be embarking on a journey to another world…" Myotismon said, narrowing his eyes as he stared down at the army in front of him.
Several of them shifted uncomfortably under his gaze, while Demidevimon and a few others looked up adoringly.
"There are forces here which must be neutralized before our victory here can be complete." He continued, a smirk starting to form on his face. "But never fear, I shall return in triumph!"
Their cheers echoed throughout the basement, and he smirked again before turning to face what looked like a stone pedastal—with strange carvings on its front and side.
In front of them stood a pair of giant, stone doors, with symbols around its sides, looming ominously overhead. And it was these doors Myotismon wanted so badly, to open…
"It's time to stand back and watch me work my magic!" Myotismon shouted triumphantly, before tossing down several cards down in a specific order.
They, along with the pedastal's top, started to glow an eerie blue that lit up the vampire's face, making the shadows on it stand out more. "Open the gate to my destiny!"
Would it work?…It HAD to work—he couldn't let all this planning be for nothing.
For a few seconds, there was nothing. And then…slowly…the gates started to creep open…
Myotismon's face split into a triumphant grin as the light from the Gate poured through. Yes….
Gatomon growled as she turned around to face the army of Digimon behind them. "Company move!"
The shadows flickered on the wall, as the footsteps of the huge Digimon shook the ground, as they marched through the Gate…
He chuckled slightly before turning around and starting to walk towards his carriage…
"You're not going anywhere!"
"Hmm?"
Myotismon turned around and narrowed his eyes with contempt as the Digi-brats raced down the steps, the scruffy-haired stupid looking leader charging ahead of them…
"Not as long as we can help it!" He spat.
He chuckled. "Ah, you're finally here…but it is too late. Look well upon this historic moment!"
"Oh, cut the crap, Dorkula!"
Myotismon's eyes widened at the sound of that feminine voice, and Tai grinned as he skidded to a stop. "Lily!"
I smirked as I hopped down from the ledge above and landed in front of the Digidestined, before folding my arms and grinning cheekily at him. "Didn't even have to use a invisibility charm this time…your senses must be going old mon."
"You watch your mouth, little brat!"
My eyes narrowed. "You MAKE me…if you can…"
"Aren't we the confident one?…" Myotismon asked softly, his voice lowering dangerously.
The familiar prickle of fear went down my spine, but I shrugged it off and kept glaring at him.
"LILY!" Renamon charged forward. "Renamon digivolve to…Kyubimon!"
Kyubimon snarled before pouncing at him, her claws bared and slashing wildly.
Myotismon just rolled his eyes before swatting her away easily, slamming her back down onto her back.
"Demidevimon, will you please take care of this annoying gang of hoodlums?" he asked in a bored voice as he climbed into the carriage. "I have better things to do…"
"Of course sir!" he replied eagerly, bounding forward. "Anything you want sir!"
Myotismon smirked before looking back over to me. "I'll deal with YOU when I get back my lily flower…" he hissed dangerously.
I raised my jaw stubbornly, my eyes narrowing to slits…
Demidevimon glared as he fluttered in front of us. "None of you twerps is getting past me!"
"Just try it you little twerp!" Tai spat angrily, as I snickered mockingly.
"I brought reinforcements!" Demidevimon replied proudly, standing slightly aside. "Show em Nanimon!"
"Right…" Nanimon grunted, as he and pathetic crew of Numemon and Sukamon crowded in front, blocking the way. "I'm not letting any of guys through!"
I snorted. "You've got to be kidding me…get em Kyubimon!"
"Farewell Digidoomed…"
My head jerked to the left, and my eyes widened as I saw Myotismon's carriage disappear through the gate.
"NO!" I bolted forwards. "Get your undead butt back here!"
"We don't want to fight you guys…" Agumon said grimly. "But the future is at stake!"
"You'll have to forgive us!"
Tai clenched his Digivice. "DIGIVOLVE you guys!"