Scene CUTS to:
EXT. ABANDONED TRAINYARD - DARK and CLOUDY
FULL SHOT of the empty trainyard with rusted train tacks and scattered piles of trash. A digital portal was open and a Trailmon exits the portal and starts rding the tracks. It was TRAILMON (Angler).
TRAILMON (Angler):
*German accent* Oh, this place wasn't in my navigational route. I even need to rest my caboose.
INT. TRAILMON - PASSENGER CAR
A silhouette was observing the trainyard from the window.
EXT. ABANDONED TRAINYARD (CONT'D)
TRAILMON (Angler) makes a stop near the central crossed train tracks.
TRAILMON (Angler):
Uh-oh. A lot of forks on zee tracks. I don't know which one to take.
TRAILMON (Angler) looks at each direction of each track and becomes stumped.
TRAILMON (Angler):
*turns its eye to the passenger car* I'm sorry. But I'm afraid this is zee final stop until further notice. All passengers off zee car, please.
The passenger doors were open and the silhouette exits off the car.
TRAILMON (Angler):
It's best if you wait here, if that's okay?
The silhouette reveals to be RIKA NONAKA.
RIKA:
Whatever.
TRAILMON (Angler):
Aw, don't be so glum. At least, somebody appreciates my company.
Another person exits off the TRAILMON (Angler). The character reveals to be eleven year old MIMI TACHIKAWA.
MIMI:
Wow, that was the best train ride I've ever been on!
MIMI excitedly talks and hovers around a slightly annoyed RIKA.
MIMI:
*talking excited* Sure, it was an awfully long ride. But, it had comfy seats, cool air conditioning, great snack service-!
RIKA:
*while MIMI continues talking* (At least, she's more entertaining than listening to a Trailmon singing along the way.)
MIMI's partner Digimon PALMON exits off the TRAILMON (Angler).
PALMON:
Wait for me, Mimi! *looks around* What is this place?
MIMI:
I don't know. It looks like the sun never came out and brighten up the place. If it did, I would get a nice golden tan, by then.
RIKA:
Hmph. Renamon?
RIKA's partner Digimon RENAMON appears.
RENAMON:
This train yard seems to be abandoned. I don't sense any Digimon within our radius.
RIKA:
That seems too suspicious.
TRAILMON (Angler):
I'll be zee judge of that. I'm going to search around these tracks till I find us a safe route.
MIMI:
Please be careful, Mr. Trailmon.
PALMON:
We'll be waiting for you.
TRAILMON (Angler) blows its horn and heads off northeast of the crossed train tracks.
TRAILMON (Angler):
Auf wiedersehen!
MIMI and PALMON were waving happily at TRAILMON (Angler) exiting while RIKA and RENAMON blankly stare behind them.
RIKA:
*sarcastic* That's riveting. Come on, Renamon.
RIKA and RENAMON start to walk off as MIMI and PALMON turn around at the moment.
PALMON:
Huh?
MIMI:
Wait. Where you're going, Rika?
RIKA:
*stops* Renamon and I are going to investigate this place.
PALMON:
But, Trailmon told us to wait here.
RENAMON:
It would just be a waste of time just standing here.
MIMI:
But if we did look around, wouldn't we get lost?
RIKA:
The only thing who'd be lost in this train wreck is the train wreck we just rode on.
MIMI & PALMON:
*gasp*
RIKA:
...What?
MIMI:
Rika...I can't believe you said that.
PALMON:
Yeah, how could you be so cruel about Trailmon?
RIKA:
Look, I have nothing against trains. But, when it comes to talking train Digimon, they get annoying real fast.
MIMI:
He's not annoying! He's the sweetest train we ever met.
PALMON:
He offered us a ride when we got lost in the dimensional rip.
RIKA:
But, have you never listen to him singing? It's like he never practiced.
RENAMON:
Imagine him singing with Kazu and Kenta in a bathtub.
PALMON:
He was only trying to lighten up the mood. Right, Mimi? Mimi?
MIMI was pondering.
MIMI:
...You know, what? I don't think you ever felt happy in your life.
RIKA:
Hmm?
MIMI:
You're always quiet and you never seem to smile once. Is something bothering you?
RIKA tries to answer but refuses with a slight guilty expression. RIKA starts walking out west of the central crossed tracks.
MIMI:
Rika?
RIKA ignores MIMI as she keeps going. A speechless RENAMON follows alongside RIKA.
PALMON:
(off-screen) Renamon?
RIKA and RENAMON kept on walking off west while MIMI and PALMON were still standing in confusion.
MIMI:
Poor Rika. I think I hurt her feelings real bad.
PALMON:
It's not your fault, Mimi. Maybe something is going through Rika's head.
MIMI:
Oh, I wish there was something we could do to help.
PALMON:
Maybe Rika should think it over and will eventually come back-
MIMI:
I know! I'll use my girly intellect to reason with her. Then, she'll be smiling in no time! *runs off west*
PALMON:
Mimi, wait! *tries to follow her* We have to wait for Trailmon!
PALMON looks at the spot and reluctantly follows MIMI.
PALMON:
Mimi, slow down!
MIMI and PALMON were running off west of the crossed tracks.
EXT. ABANDONED TRAINYARD (CONT'D) - NORTHEASTERN AREA
TRAILMON (Angler) was riding northeast in a dark, quiet area with piles of trash and fewer train tracks. TRAILMON (Angler) uses his angler-light bulb to brighten his path and looks around.
FX - *rustling*
TRAILMON (Angler) stops swings his light bulb at each direction he turns.
TRAILMON (Angler):
Hello? ...Anyone out there?
TRAILMON (Angler) shrugs and resumes riding.
FX - *loud rustling and clanking*
TRAILMON (Angler) stops again and swings his light bulb.
TRAILMON (Angler):
What was that?!
No sound or answer. TRAILMON (Angler) was becoming nervous and resumes riding slowly on the track.
TRAILMON (Anlger):
*nervous* Just relax, Angler. There's nothing to be afraid in a dark route like this.
FX - *loud rustling and clanking*
TRAILMON (Angler) tries to ignore the noises while riding.
TRAILMON (Angler):
*nervous* It's probably just in my head. I know, maybe a little song would come my nerves *nervously singing* I've been working on zee railroad, all zee the love long day- *stops* Oh, what am I kidding? I'm terrible at singing. I've should've practiced more.
A couple of shadows covered TRAILMON (Angler).
TRAILMON (Angler):
Hmm? *looks at the shadows* Uh-oh.
The shadows were approaching TRAILMON (Angler) as he screams in fear.
EXT. ABANDONED TRAINYARD (CONT'D) - WESTERN AREA
RIKA and RENAMON were walking aside the train tracks. RENAMON looks back while walking.
RIKA:
Are they still following us?
RENAMON:
Yes.
MIMI and PALMON were catching up to them. RIKA tries to ignore her.
MIMI:
Rika, wait up!
RENAMON:
Mimi, Rika is not in the mood to talk.
PALMON:
She's right. We should-
MIMI:
Don't worry! Mimi's here to turn that frown upside down!
MIMI tries to run up to RIKA, but RENAMON guards behind RIKA.
RENAMON:
No physical contact would be necessary, thank you.
MIMI:
Come on. I just wanna talk to her.
RENAMON:
I believe you don't understand the term "personal space".
PALMON:
Mimi, we should listen to-
MIMI:
*digs through her purse* I know just the cure. *pulls out a perfume bottle* Ta-da!
RENAMON:
What is that?
MIMI:
Just a spray of this essence and Rika will smell fresh as a daisy!
RENAMON takes the perfume bottle and throws it off.
MIMI:
Hey! That was a limited-edition!
RENAMON:
I sensed the expiration date on the bottle.
PALMON:
Mimi, just let Rika-
MIMI:
I know! Hey, Rika? Why is six afraid of seven? *beat* 'Cause seven ate nine! *laughs obnoxiously*
RIKA still ignores MIMI while RENAMON stare blankly at MIMI as she slowly stops laughing.
RENAMON:
...I don't understand. Your question was illogical.
MIMI:
I was telling a joke. Didn't Rika find it at least bit funny?
RIKA was still silent. MIMI looks slightly worried.
PALMON:
Uh...Mi-
MIMI:
(off-screen) Wait! I got it now!
PALMON became annoyed by the interruption. MIMI was digging through her purse and pulls out a fashion magazine.
MIMI:
No girl should never resist this.
RENAMON:
I don't Rika is interested into such reading material as this.
MIMI:
Oh, come on! *flips through the pages* This fashion magazine has the latest-
RIKA suddenly grabs the magazine and throws it off. MIMI looked confused.
RENAMON:
...Rika?
RIKA:
...Let's go. *starts walking off*
MIMI quickly grabs onto RIKA's hand and tries to pull her in.
RIKA:
Huh? Hey! Let go of me!
RENAMON & PALMON:
Mimi!
MIMI:
*struggles* No! I wanna know why'd you threw my magazine?!
RIKA:
*tries to pull off* It's none of your concern!
MIMI:
Answer me!
RIKA:
S-stop!
MIMI:
Is this the thanks I get for trying to help?!
RIKA:
I don't...need your...help! *lets go*
MIMI falls to the ground from force as RIKA coldly stares at her. MIMI stares at RIKA a moment and sadly starts walking away. RIKA turns to PALMON as PALMON got surprised.
PALMON:
Oh. *nervously laughs* I tried to warn her and...
RIKA still stares at her.
PALMON:
*sighs* She was only trying to make you smile. But, I don't think Mimi will be smiling for a while. *follows MIMI*
RIKA and RENAMON watch the two walk off. After a moment, RIKA sighs.
RENAMON:
Perhaps you came out too strong.
RIKA didn't reply.
RENAMON:
Shall we continue? ...Rika?
RIKA walks over to the magazine covered in a little dirt and picks it up. She slowly flips through the pages and watches MIMI and PALMON walking further away.
RENAMON:
(off-screen) Rika?
RIKA slowly has a guilty expression upon her face.
EXT. ABANDONED TRAINYARD (CONT'D) - WESTERN AREA
MIMI was lightly sobbing while PALMON tries to comfort her.
MIMI:
Oh, Palmon. Why didn't you warn me sooner?
PALMON was about to reply but refuses to answer.
MIMI:
I should've just let her be. But, I made things worse and now she hates me forever and forever, and now we're going to be trapped in this creepy yard forever!
RENAMON:
(off-screen) *clears throat*
MIMI and PALMON turn around and a guilty RIKA and RENAMON were behind them. MIMI immediately ignores her and crosses her arms.
RIKA:
Mimi...
MIMI:
I'm not talking to you.
RENAMON:
Please listen to her. She is serious, this time.
MIMI:
*still ignoring* What makes you think I'm gonna change my mind?
RIKA slowly walks up to MIMI and holds out the fashion magazine.
RIKA:
Here.
MIMI turns around and became surprised.
MIMI:
*holds the magazine* My...magazine?
RIKA:
It's a little dirty, but I hope it's okay.
MIMI:
I...don't understand.
RENAMON:
Rika wants to apologize for her behavior earlier.
MIMI:
...But, I think I should be the one-
RIKA:
No, I deserve the blame. I shouldn't have yelled at you.
PALMON:
But, why you were ignoring Mimi before?
MIMI:
Yeah, why'd you threw my magazine? Don't you hate me?
RIKA:
*sighs* I don't hate you, Mimi. Look, the reason that I threw the magazine is because I miss my...
MIMI:
What?
RIKA:
Because I miss my...*soft* Mom.
PALMON:
I didn't catch that.
RENAMON:
She misses her mother.
MIMI:
Your...mother?
RIKA:
*nods* You see...my mother is a model. She used to pressure me to follow in her footsteps. I always felt embarrassed every time she wants me to try on new clothes. You wouldn't imagine how itchy when you them.
MIMI and PALMON were confused by the last statement.
RIKA:
Anyway, when Renamon and I met, we thought fighting Digimon would be a way of life since we thought they're nothing but data.
RENAMON:
But, she still never had a chance to be happy in her life.
MIMI:
Oh...is this because I said about-
RIKA:
Yes.
MIMI:
*embarrassed* Oh.
RIKA:
Mimi, I appreciate what you were trying to do. But, all these "girly" things won't make me smile. I'm just not that type of girl.
MIMI:
Oh, then...what does make you smile?
RIKA places her hand over MIMI's shoulder.
RIKA:
*slowly smiles* Being your friend.
MIMI became happy.
RIKA:
You don't have to try too much, alright?
MIMI:
Okay. But, what about your mother? Don't you miss her?
RIKA:
I do. In fact, we became more closer than before. I sometimes worry about her, but I'm glad you came.
RENAMON:
Your loyalty has always lifted her spirit.
MIMI smiles in great relief.
PALMON:
So, does that mean we'll head back for Trailmon?
RIKA nods.
PALMON:
Great! Let's-
FX -*screaming*
MIMI:
What was that?
RIKA:
Renamon?
RENAMON:
Rika, I'm sensing wild Digimon up on the central northern tracks.
MIMI:
It sounded like Trailmon!
PALMON:
He must be in trouble!
RIKA pauses for a moment.
MIMI:
(off-screen) Rika?
RIKA:
*sighs* I can't believe I'm saying this but...*pulls out D-Power* we have a train to catch.
MIMI smiles and nods.
EXT. ABANDONED TRAINYARD (CONT'D) - NORTHEASTERN AREA
An armored train shrouded in the shadows was riding the northeastern tracks. TRAILMON (Angler) was attached and being dragged behind by the armor train.
TRAILMON (Angler):
Help! I am not enjoying this ride! It's uncomfortable! Where is this thing taking me?!
MIMI:
(off-screen) Trailmon!
TRAILMON (Angler)'s POV SHOT of the a silhouette dashing on the tracks in the background.
TRAILMON (Angler):
Huh? Who's there?
Camera ZOOMS IN onto the silhouette to reveal RENAMON's Champion form, KYUBIMON, dashing on the tracks. MIMI and RIKA were riding on her.
MIMI:
Don't worry! We'll save you!
RIKA:
Faster, Kyubimon! We can't be off-track!
KYUBIMON:
You got it!
TRAILMON (ANGLER):
Oh, thank zee heavens! Wait a minute, where's zee little plant?
Suddenly, the armor train approached a being blocking its way on the track. The being revealed to be TOGEMON ready in position.
TOGEMON:
Sorry, but there's going to be a delay.
As the train reached her, TOGEMON tries to push the train to a complete stop. However, the force of the train's speed was pushing her off. TOGEMON tries to resist while being pushed.
TOGEMON:
Hurry! I can't hold this much longer!
KYUBIMON was dashing further towards TRAILMON (Angler).
TRAILMON (Angler):
Oh, I'm so glad to see you two! Although, I'm surprised that you came along.
RIKA:
Save the chit-chat for later. We need to bust you out first. Kyubimon!
KYUBIMON:
Fox Tail Inferno! *fires blue flames from her tails*
The blue flames hit the lock between TRAILMON (Angler) and the armored train, but it had no effect.
KYUBIMON:
My flames won't break the lock!
RIKA:
What?!
TRAILMON (Angler):
Think of something!
MIMI:
We're trying! *to TOGEMON* How are you holding up, Togemon?!
The force was pushing TOGEMON harder as she tries to hold on.
TOGEMON:
Not...well!
Suddenly, the armor train opened a latch which released a few LOADERLIOMON and SEALSDRAMON.
TRAILMON (Angler):
Watch out!
The enemy Digimon attack KYUBIMON which pushed away from TRAILMON (Angler).
RIKA:
What the-?!
MIMI:
Togemon!
TOGEMON hears her call as the force of the train pushes TOGEMON off the side of the tracks. The armored train continues riding off with TRAILMON (Angler) to the distance.
TRAILMON (Angler):
Don't worry about me! Save yourselves...!
TOGEMON nods and dashes towards to the others.
KYUBIMON:
Dragon Wheel! *spins her body into a ball of swirling blue fire forming into a dragon*
The blue fiery dragon attacks a small group of LOADERLIOMON and SEALSDRAMON. The piles of garbage started rustling and a group of GARBAGEMON emerge from the pile. MIMI screams in fear as TOGEMON runs into the action and punches a couple away.
TOGEMON:
Needle Spray! *fires cactus needles*
Half of the enemies shield themselves from the attack while some got hit by the needles. A group of TANKMON and KOKUWAMON were approaching the group.
MIMI:
Where are they all coming from?!
RIKA:
Just keep fighting them!
KYUBIMON swings her tail which knocks off a few SEALSDRAMON and LOADERLIOMON. TOGEMON slam-jabs the TANKMON off the ground with the KOKUWAMON hurdling off. However, one SEALSDRAMON dashes and hits KYUBIMON down. KYUBIMON reverts back to RENAMON.
RIKA:
Renamon!
TOGEMON struggles with one TANKMON but a KOKUWAMON electrocutes TOGEMON by surprise. The TANKMON then fires at TOGEMON which reverts her back to PALMON.
MIMI:
Palmon, no!
PALMON and RENAMON struggle themselves up and try to defend MIMI and RIKA.
RENAMON:
Ri-ka...
RIKA:
There's too many of them!
MIMI:
Why don't they just leave us alone?!
The enemies were surrounding the group. Suddenly, a blade of energy suddenly appears and hits the ground between the group and the enemies. The smoke from the impact distracted the enemies.
RIKA:
What was that?!
RENAMON:
I'm sensing an unknown Digimon closing in.
A silhouette suddenly appears behind the group and grabs ahold of them.
MIMI:
Ahh!
RIKA:
Hey!
The silhouette leaps away as the smoke clears. The enemy Digimon look confused.
EXT. ABANDONED TRAINYARD (CONT'D) - SOUTHEASTERN AREA
The silhouette leaps down to the ground behind a pile of trash and releases the group. The girls were wiping the dust off their clothes.
MIMI:
Oh, it would take forever to wash this skirt.
RIKA:
All right, buddy! What's the big idea carrying us here?!
The silhouette was about to attack with RIKA and RENAMON getting in fighting positions. MIMI and PALMON look closely at the silhouette.
PALMON:
Wait a minute...
RENAMON:
Hmm?
MIMI:
*leans* Isn't that...?
The silhouette reveals itself to be ANDROMON.
MIMI:
Andromon...is that you?
ANDROMON notices MIMI and PALMON. His POV SHOT of a scanner identifies MIMI and PALMON. The scanning matches their identities on his screen.
ANDROMON:
Mimi and Palmon of the DigiDestined. Identity confirmed.
MIMI and PALMON squeal in joy and hug ANDROMON.
MIMI:
It is you!
PALMON:
It's so great to see you again!
RIKA and RENAMON look at each other in confusion.
ANDROMON:
(off-screen) Affirmative. It is a pleasure to encounter you again.
RIKA:
Mimi, you...know this Digimon?
MIMI:
Oh, right! Rika, Renamon, this is our old friend Andromon.
PALMON:
He helped us out during our adventure in the Digital World.
RENAMON:
...Interesting.
ANDROMON:
*kneels* It is a pleasure to meet you, friends of Mimi and Palmon. Please forgive my behavior earlier. My sensors have mistaken you for
a rogue threat.
RIKA:
(Figures.)
MIMI:
Andromon, what are you doing here?
PALMON:
And what was up with those machine Digimon roaming the tracks?
ANDROMON:
If you wish to know more information, follow me.
MIMI and RIKA look at each other and nod in agreement. ANDROMON heads south as the group follows him.