Chapter 17: Primary Concerns
The day did begin soon enough. Gabumon and Yamato ran in yelling, waking
everybody up. They all scrambled out
and looked confused. Then they saw
it. Two Tyrannomon were charging the
area and fighting everything around them. Without the ability to Digivolve the groups looked worried. They thought they did not stand a
chance. Koushiro looked bright. HE had an idea. Motioning over to Iori he asked him to try the Armor-volving
process. Iori took Armamon and held up
his D-3 and his Terminal. Shouting the
command Armamon jumped up expecting to be changed. Nothing happened. Then
panic set in. They tried to hide but
looked like one big Chinese Fire Exit scene. With their partners in Rookie Form they had no chance. Those two were nearing in on their location. Salamon got very tense and said; "If we are
so special, why have them kill us now?"
I have no intention of 'killing you'
off. It is against my rules
anyway. Thou Shall Not Commit Murder.
"You're a funny guy. So what are we going to do now, oh great
one?" The sarcasm oozed out of her
body.
Nothing. They have no idea you are there. Remember Pixymon's barrier? This
is a similar environment. Where my
protection is given, none shall enter. I cannot, and will not let you die. Now go, the four are waiting.
They gathered their belongings
carefully. They wanted to make sure he
was still telling them the truth. This
was all getting very weird. He
considered their Champion and up forms to be dangerous, yet he said he needed
them. Everyone was thinking the same
thing. They had to get to Primary
Village. Agumon's life depended on it.
After walking for hours they arrived at a
stream. Takeru recognized the stream as
leading to Primary Village. A strange
hum began. Elecmon was running at them
full force, creating static along way. He tried to slow down but rammed Gabumon and Salamon accidentally.
"Whoa there buddy, slow down."
"Sorry you two, I heard you all were
here. I need your help. Primary Village is locked out to me. All those poor Digitama's, they will not
have anybody to look over them or feed."
"What?"
"The force around them is a bubble, containing
them. It is airtight. Four strange Mon stumbled onto my fields the
other night. One was crazy, attacking
them all. They were keeping him away
from the eggs but to no avail. I ran
back from fishing for dinner and suddenly a giant dome appeared over them. The four passed out and disappeared. But please my babies."
"He is going to kill hundreds of eggs to
protect those four? How could he? How dare he? WHY?"
They all started running towards the
Village. It was four hours away. But they did not care. They had to get there as soon as possible
and get those eggs out. The Digitama's
were vital for this world. Surely he
knew that. Why would sacrifice those
poor eggs for those four partners?
These question would have to wait. They had to get there fast. The sound turned to a buzz and got louder
and more concentrated as they get closer. Two hours had past. They had to
stop. More like fall out. They all collapsed.
You shouldn't worry yourselves. Everything is all right. Your eggs are fine Elecmon. You know me better than that.
"This was your doing?"
Yes. He draws closer. I had to
discourage him.
"Has his master been active again?"
Yes. I tell him to stay out. Piedmon doesn't listen anyway. He won't come. I will kill him myself.
"You can't. The dangers."
Why do you think they are here? I'm doomed to begin with. Take your time rest for an hour or so. But once night falls I lose my powers over
there. I can't stop all the
Virus's. Farewell.
"You know him?"
"Most of us older ones do. Your guardian never told you?"
"Gennai? No."
"Who is he?"
"I am sorry if he has not told you, I
cannot. It is, like he said,
dangerous."
"Why?"
"I guess you will find out when he wants you
too."
After an hour they all got up and began
running again. They did not have time
to lose. IT was getting late. The hours dragged on. Each step Taichi started to think like
Salamon had acted. Hating this being
for everything he has put them through. HE started running faster. The
buzzing got louder for him. Causing a headache. His temples began swelling. The pain increased. HE passed out.
The others stopped. Taichi just fainted. Sora
and Yamato sped towards him. The
buzzing was getting more intense for them too. Yamato was angry. Why? Why are we here? What purpose does this serve? Sora thought the same thing. Elecmon was yelling something, she
couldn't hear him. She didn't want
to. She only wanted this being to leave
them alone. Our partners, this
world, that all of us helped protect. Now we are helpless. WHY?
"Don't. Stop thinking! Stop being
angry!"
"How can you tell?" Salamon inquired.
"The buzzing is getting louder. It is a field that detects hate and
evil. IT gets louder as the problem
gets closer. I see. IT was how he was going to kill
Piedmon. You all have to calm
down. Now. Those two will pass out soon. When they do, it will get quieter. I know a short cut that will cut the last thirty minutes off. WE
have to get them back quickly."
Sora and Yamato both fell over, out
cold. The others took a few minutes to
calm down. The buzzing did get
slower. The group picked up the downed
Chosen and carried them. Elecmon took
them to the Village. They sat them down
and woke them up. They had a puzzle to
solve. Koushiro opened his laptop and
sat down. Palmon and Tentomon both sat
near him. They chatted back and forth
to pass the time. Taichi and the others
woke with a start. Taichi got up
angrily and immediately fell to his knees. Yamato did the same. Elecmon
rushed over to them. Explaining what
happened, they forced themselves to calm down. Taichi walked over to Koushiro and asked him if her made heads or tails
of it.
"Well Taichi, lets look for anything out of
the normal. Elecmon! Can you follow Taichi and tell him anything
that looks out of place?"
"Sure. Shouldn't be too hard. I know
everything. Lets go."
Off they went. Pretty soon Taichi was yelling for help. Takeru, Yamato, Daisuke and Piyomon rushed
over to him. There sitting in front of
him were three statuettes of Agumon, Veemon, and Patamon fighting. Wormmon was nowhere to be seen. Taichi had them lug the stoned Mon to where
Koushiro was. Ken looked pretty
disappointed when Wormmon was nowhere to be found. He started to walk away. Daisuke caught up with him and they just walked. After a while they noticed something
peculiar. Little scurry marks. Like Wormmon made. They began following them. The tracks fell off the trail near the edge. Ken fell to his knees. Soon a soft apple landed on his head and giggled. Daisuke started laughing. Ken looked at him confused. Leafmon leapt towards him.
"Leafmon? How?"
"Well I was trying to fend off Agumon myself
and I used all my energy. The other two
arrived like they had been following him. They stopped him from ripping me to shreds. I was so scared after I reverted back to this stage. I am glad you found me."
"He went a little crazy pal. Taichi-san is going to help him. We hope."
"Speaking of them, lets go back."
They walked back, hearing cheers they rushed
over. Patamon had just jumped into
Takeru's arms. Veemon ran to Daisuke
and tackled him. The reunion was a
happy one. For all of them. All but one. Agumon remained stone. Taichi was beating the ground, the stone and himself. Daisuke rushed over to him. Taichi pushed him away. This was not the time for it. Koushiro spoke up.
"Try Piyomon."
"But what if he attacks her?" Taichi and Sora asked together.
"And if he attacked you instead?"
"I can defend myself."
"And so can she. They are kind of married. He will not stand a chance."
Piyomon walked over to the stone. She placed an arm on it. Taichi also wrapped his arms around it. His DigiVice glowed. The stone melted. Agumon jumped wildly and began flaring his restrained arms. He nicked Taichi on the face. Gabumon and Salamon tackled him. Piyomon walked over. He was not cured. The being lied. I just want him back. I
want my Agumon. She bent down and
laid beside him, holding him. And
cried. Her Pain and Fear returned.
"Please, wake up. I want you back. I need
you."
He stopped moving. He just laid there. Taichi picked them both up. He
too was crying. He had lost his
friend. The being lied. I just want him back. Come on Agumon. Piyomon hugged her lover harder. Taichi did the same, hugging them both as hard as he could. His DigiVice flashed in a light. It basked all three in it. The others were blinded. Taichi suddenly felt free. He was light hearted again. This must be Heaven's light. Agumon stirred. He blinked and began to moan. They both looked at him. He
asked them what was going on. They laughed.
"Nothing, you are here. That is all that counts."
"Why are we bathed in light?"
This is my light,
child. You found the meaning to my
words Taichi. I did not lie. Piyomon was the key, her love and your
courage. That is the freedom you
felt. I shall let you back down. Agumon, take it easy. I spent a lot of energy on you.
"I am sorry. Did they pass?"
Yes, my child. They did.
With that Agumon went out cold. Taichi landed with them both in his
arms. The others rushed to them. They all had questions. Patamon was crying. Salamon told him what happened. Takeru now understood what Hikari was going
through. He began to hate the being
too. All this pain, fear and anger for
some stupid game.
Taichi was explaining the light when he was
interrupted by the voice.
Elecmon thank you. I need to talk to them alone now.
"Yes sir." He left.
You are all frustrated with me. Most of you have good reason. Patamon, Salamon has the right for
retribution. I will give it to
her. You all have doubted me and
thought me a liar. Only Palmon and Ken
have given me the benefit of what I said was truth. It was expected. I have
no regrets with what I did. Tomorrow
you will know me. I have much to
explain to you. Go to Gennai's house
and he will give you what you need. Gods' speed and blessings. I
shall be with you tomorrow.
He left, the others had a strange sense of familiarity about them. This voice was soft, hurt and strong. But it left no worries or Pain. Elecmon came back and help them set up camp. Primary Village was safe for now. This haven provided them with enough space so they could be private. Takeru, Hikari and their partners went off in one corner, to discuss things. Taichi, Sora and their two partners went off in the other. Yamato and the rest finished camp. Daisuke and Miyako "turned in early." There were lots of Shhs and Quiets in there. Ken and Jyou discussed science and relaxed. They knew they had to wait like the rest. Koushiro and Palmon went off by themselves to the edge of camp. Mimi and Tentomon spied on them. The two lovers were locked in a passionate kiss. Mimi giggled. It was soon broken and Koushiro took Palmon by the hand and sat down, his brow furrowing. Speaking a few words to Palmon, she squealed and hugged his neck hard. The two spies went back to camp. Smiling. After an hour or so of private time the disappeared reappeared. Saying their good nights they all went to bed. Tomorrow was a day never to be forgotten.