(Pumpkinmon and Gotsumon walk out onto the stage)

Pumpkinmon: Hello.

Gotsumon: Greetings.

Pumpkinmon: We regret to inform you that day author of this fine piece of literature, the Fifth Dark Master, is unable to attend this introduction to the next chapter of Digimon Tamers: A Night on the Town. Gotsumon?

Gotsumon: Thank you Pumpkinmon, yes, the Fifth Dark Master is unable to attend this intro, thanks to some technical difficulties, and we definitely did not tie him up and stuff him somewhere!

Me: (Shouting off in the distance) For the love of God, someone help me! I'm trapped in this small closet and I think there are spiders! They don't feed me, there's no water and-

Pumpkinmon: (turns to Gotsumon, and mutters) Get the gun.

Gotsumon: Good idea (walks off stage)

Me: (Heard in the distance)Oh thank you Gotsumon! You decided to set me free after all! What's that you got? A gun?! What are you-(sound of a gun goes off)

Pumpkinmon: (still on stage, and shrugs) Sorry, some bugs in the system, anyway, please address all reviews, criticisms -

Me: (Screaming in the distance) Oh my god you shot me! Right in the arm! How could you - (sound of a gun goes off again)

Pumpkinmon: (grins nervously) Anyway, no flames also! And any fan mail for me and Gotsumon is welcome! Enjoy!

Gotsumon: (walks onto stage holding a smoking shotgun) And one last thing, someone asked the question how did Impmon seem to know about the Digidestined in the last chapter, we'll we have a direct statement from the Fifth Dark Master! (drops the shotgun and gets out a sheet of paper) Ahem, 'Well in answer to your question, in the first episode he appears in, Impmon distinctly says to Renamon there are 'several worlds' out there, which could possibly imply he's travelled to more then just the Tamer's world and the Digital World. But even in the series, Impmon seems to know a lot, so I'll basically just leave it up to your imaginations how Impmon knows about the Digidestined! Signed: The Fifth Dark Master' and that's it folks! Oh wait there's a PS…'PS Gotsumon and Pumpkinmon have imprisoned me and-' er….I don't think we'll waste your time reading that! Enjoy the fic folks! Oh and finally, 'The Blanket Program' is something the Fifth Dark Master made up for this fic!

Digimon Tamers: A Night on the Town

Chapter Two

"Etemon's Comeback Tour 2001!"

In the Hypnos base, Yamaki sat back on his chair in the main computer room, flicking his cigarette lighter up and down constantly, the tapping of the Hypnos technician's fingers on the keyboards music to his ears.

This is becoming quite irritating by now… Yamaki thought. If it wasn't bad enough the Blanket Program wasn't working, I still have those meddling kids to contend with. Maybe I should request a transfer to some other organisation, but its far too personal now.

Yamaki's thought returned to the now much dead Blanket Program. It was the first ever program the Hypnos had installed in their system. It's purpose was to cover Shinjuku in a sort of a Digital Field, to repel Digital Anomalies back to the Digital plane of existence, prevent them from bio-emerging, but like all things in Yamaki's life lately, it hadn't exactly worked out like that.

I've taken so many risks in this operation…some I regret. Eventually, those fools upstairs will discover some of those illegal programs I've used and the files I destroyed related to the Hypnos…and then-

"I'm tracking a strange signal…it's a wild one…" Riley said, her fingers clattering on the keyboard above Yamaki. "…I think I'm getting a lock on it!"

Yamaki sighed. This was becoming too routine. Yamaki flicked his lighter down. "Get a lock on it Riley, so far we haven't prevented a Digital Anomaly from entering our world in over a week. You lose this one, you lose your job!"

Riley bit her tongue, stopping herself short from giving her boss a retort. "Yes sir…yes I'm getting a lock on it…it's not bio-emerging! I…."

There was a pause.

"Well?" Yamaki asked impatiently, getting out of his seat ,flicking the lighter open.

"I got it!" Riley shouted in excitement, as the computer screen beside her showed the red dot vanishing and the words 'Anomaly Erased' coming up.

There were whoops of joy from over the computer room, Yamaki allowed himself a smile for a moment, as he flicked his lighter down.

"Well done Riley…" Yamaki said. …Now lets hope this boosts our self-esteem and give those fools upstairs something to be happy about.

"Alright everyone…back to work…" Yamaki ordered, glaring at the other Hypnos around the room. "I wouldn't want you all to start getting coc-"

Suddenly, every computer screen in the room went black.

"What the-" Yamaki gasped. He turned to the other technicians around him. "What's going on? Is this someone's idea of a joke?"

"It wasn't any of us sir!" Riley answered. "Power Failure maybe?"

"But the lights are still on! And it can't be hackers, we practically wrote the rulebook on hacking! I swear Riley, if I find out one of your team did this I'm gonna-"

Yamaki was then cut off as the visage of a cartoon monkey with orange fur, and wearing shades appeared on every computer screen in the room.

"Hah!" the monkey laughed. "I fooled you guys pretty good, huh? Luckily a pal o' mine tipped me off about you guys, and I made you think you erased me, pretty funny huh?"

Above him, Yamaki, heard a curse from Riley.

"As I was saying…" the monkey went on. "I have big plans for that dump you call your world, and I need me and my henchman to arrive here easily, and I'm shutting down your operation for a bit, hope you don't mind!"

"Now hold on just a -" Yamaki shouted at the screen nearest to him, but suddenly the screen went blank, (as did the others), and the lights went off, leaving the room in darkness.

Yamaki fumbled in the darkness for a torch, accidentally poking someone in the stomach. "Agh! Who's that?"

"Sir?"

"Riley?"

A bright light then shot into Yamaki's face.

"Ah! Turn it off Riley! I'm right in front of you!" Yamaki protested, swiping the torch from her hands, and waving it around him.

In seconds, other beams shot out from the darkness, and Yamaki could see the looks of disbelief on the other Hypno's faces.

"Okay…okay…all clam down! It appears our operation is shut down for the moment, and the cause was accidental-"

"But sir," Riley began. "I don't think that's such a -"

"Riley." Yamaki said sternly. "The cause was ACCIDENTAL."

"Yes sir."

"Now," Yamaki shouted to the other technicians. "Who's in charge of rebooting power?"

"I believe that's me sir." Riley said beside him. "So I still have my job, right?" she said slyly.

Yamaki sneered. "Just get to work Riley…"

*

On a nearby lamppost, Impmon was watching the Hypnos building, enveloped in blackness.

"Hah!" Impmon laughed, chomping on a bag of popcorn he had robbed from a grocery store earlier. "Things are startin' to go my way fer once!"

"Oh that reminds me!" Impmon gasped, nearly choking on his popcorn. "Etemon will be showing up anytime now! Don't wanna miss the fun!"

Having devoured the last of his popcorn, Impmon jumped off the lamppost, and took off into the night.

*

"So what do you plan to do when you meet Rika?" Henry asked, as he clutched the bag of day-old bread, with Terriermon perched on his head.

Takato shrugged. "I'm not entirely sure! I suppose we can just get some ice-creams or something…look, you still okay with feeding Guilmon?"

Henry sighed and chuckled. "Geez…Takato! It's perfectly fine! You just enjoy yourself! Or as much, as one can enjoy themselves with Rika!"

Terriermon nodded. "Yeah Takatomon…moh-mon-tai!"

"I'll be sure to!" Takato nodded, as him and Henry came to the entrance of the park. "Well this is where I go - seeya guys!" he said, as he hurried off down the street.

"Think it'll go well?" Henry asked his Digimon.

Terriermon grinned. "Maybe…maybe not! Though personally, all I think all we'll have left of Takato will come back in a matchbox!"

Henry laughed, as the two walked into the park. Yeah…good luck Takato, something tells me you're going to need it!

*

Rika waited outside in the hallway, wearing in addition to her normal clothes, the same leather jacket she wore to the Digimon Card Tournament. She looked at her watch.

6.45. Was it that early?! Gee, Rika thought. Don't tell me I was this excited that I got ready early?!

"You okay Rika?" her grandmother asked, as she glanced out into the hallway, wearing rubber gloves, and clutching a dirty place in the other.

"I'm…um…fine grandma, …I'm meeting someone tonight, he's picking me up soon…" Rika said.

"Oh…" Rika's grandmother smiled. "Was it the same boy who wore those goggles? He came over here that time?"

Rika nodded.

Rika's grandmother had a thoughtful expression on her face. "If I remember, you said he was never coming over here again?"

Rika felt her cheeks go red. "Well…I…I.."

Rika's grandmother chuckled. "No need to explain dear…I'll leave you to it…" she said, as she went back into the kitchen.

Oh great! Grandma probably thinks I like that gogglehead! Then…why am I meeting up with him?…..

Suddenly the sound of a doorbell cut into Rika's thoughts, as she opened the door and there was Takato.

"Hi!" Takato grinned. "You look great!"

Rika raised an eyebrow at him, apart from the leather jacket, she was wearing the same clothes she always wore.

Takato blushed a bright red. "By which I mean great, I mean the way you always look eh…GREAT!"

Rika closed the door after her, pretending to not hear the laughter from her grandmother in the kitchen.

"Just get going gogglehead!" she sighed, as she grabbed his arm and dragging him out of the front garden.

*

Elsewhere, in a region of Sinjuku Park, Impmon was sitting on a bench, his arms folded.

"That lousy monkey!" he muttered, as he glanced at a pocket watch he robbed off some couple earlier, to soode his boredom.

"By the time he arrives," Impmon snarled. "…it'll be too late to take out my revenge on the Tamers!"

And as if on cue, a black portal opened in front of him, and out stepped Etemon.

"Sorry baby!" Etemon nodded, as he walked towards Impmon. "I had to find some henchman, and then I realised I hadn't taken a shower for a while!"

Impmon sneered. "I want destroy those snotty little brats, and the only thing you care about is your lousy hygiene?!!"

Etemon scratched the back of his head and let out a nervous chuckle. "Umm…yeah?"

Impmon sighed, as he tapped his foot on the ground. "Well? Where the heck are your henchmen?"

"Ah! Ma henchmen!" Etemon grinned, as he rubbed his hands with glee. Etemon then put his fingers between his lips and let out a whistle. "C'mon out!"

Four Digimon jumped out each yelling 'Ta-Dah!', and landed in front of Impmon.

Impmon groaned and buired his face in his hands. "Aw no!"

Etemon looked annoyed. "What's wrong baby? They're the best in the business!"

Impmon waved his hand at the Digimon. "Look Etemon, these Tamer kids are powerful, I thought'd you come with something a bit more imaginative then Gazimon!"

The four Gazimon, four evil looking bunnies who stood on their hind legs, and had long purple ears glared at Impmon.

"Now what's wrong with Gazimon?!" Etemon demanded.

"You always use them!" Impmon pointed out. "And well, just look at them!"

The Gazimon were fighting amougst themselves, two were arguing who was the strongest while the other two looked on.

"I'm the strongest and there's nothing else to it!" one shouted.

"No I am!" the other Gazimon shouted back, stepping forward and accidentally stepping on the other Gazimon's toe.

"Youch!" the Gazimon yelped, clutching his toe. "Aww…that hurt!" he wailed.

Etemon slapped a reassuring hand on Impmon's back. "Don't worry Impmon! We'll show those lousy Tamers who are the kings o' this town! They won't know what hit 'em!"

"Yeah…that for sure…they'll probably die laughing..." Impmon groaned.

*

"Okay are we ready?" Henry asked, as he stared at Guilmon, Terriermon and Calumon, (who came along for some fun), who were all seated around the tool shed.

"Ready as we'll ever be!" Terriermon chirped.

"Okay…NOW!" Henry yelled, as he held out his hand, which was in a 'paper' sign.

Terriermon also had a 'paper' sign, so did Calumon and Guilmon…

…had a 'rock' sign.

Henry laughed. "Okay, everyone wins at Rock. Paper. Scissors, except Guillmon!"

Everyone laughed, except Guilmon, who had an irritated look.

"Guilmon doesn't like this game anymore!" Guilmon moaned.

Henry chuckled. "Okay guys, we'll think of something else to play…any ideas?"

Terriermon and Guilmon shrugged, but Calumon bounced up in the air excitedly.

"Oooo...me! Me! Me!" he shouted, waving his hand.

Hmm…I don't know if asking Calumon what to play is a good idea, I mean this guy turned our football pitch upside down and inside out!

"Someone?" Henry asked hopefully, eyeing Guilmon and Terriermon with a look that said 'Come up with a game that doesn't involve reckless vandalism! Quick!!' or something along those lines.

"Oh! Oh! Oh! I know! I know!" Calumon yelled, now practically hitting the ceiling.

Henry sighed in defeat, eyeing Guilmon and Terriermon with a look that said 'Thanks guys….'. "Oh all right then how about you Cal-"

Suddenly, Guilmon let out a growl, and Terriermon let out a gasp of surprise.

"Er…what's wrong guys? Hey! Where're you going Guilmon?!" Henry shouted after him, as Guilmon ran out the shed gate.

"He senses a new Digimon having come to the real world!" Terriermon explained. "And so do I!"

Uh oh…Henry thought. Guess that's the end of Takato and Rika's date!

"Well, lets go then!" Henry shouted, as Terriermon hoped onto his back, and then ran out the gate.

Henry held up his D-Power and looked at in confusion. Something's wrong with this! He thought, flicking at it with his finger. Or else…uh oh…or else this Digimon is coming through a Digital Field! He's coming here because he wants to! Maybe it's….Daemon from the TV show?!

"I just had a scary thought Terriermon!" Henry shouted, as he took off out of the park.

"Mo-mon-tai Henry…" Terriermon muttered.

Meanwhile, Calumon was frantically trying to catch up with the Tamer and the two Digimon.

"G-Guess this means you don't want to play…" he sniffed.

*

There's something in the air tonight…and it's not love….Renamon thought, as she stood perched in the treetops, looking down on Rika and Takato, who were sitting on park benches.

Renamon slid down the tree trunk, and landed in the bush behind the bench. I should warn Rika and Takato but…look at Rika…she looks happy for once. I'll only warn them when it's absolutely necessary….

Renamon lent closer and could tell Takato and Rika were arguing about something.

"Hm! Now I know you're a gogglehead! You're a Daikari supporter!" Rika chuckled.

Takato put a finger to his lips frantically. "Shh! Not so loud! If they're any Takari supporters hear you I'll be eaten alive!"

"That's for sure gogglehead…'cause you're looking at one of them!" Rika chuckled.

Takato gulped. "Oh boy…"

"Look, don't worry, I'm not going to hurt you, I've sorta….enjoyed this Takato…it's been kinda fun…" Rika muttered.

Renamon allowed herself a smile. To have Rika and the word 'fun' used in the same sentence…she must like this boy…but is too hard-headed to admit it.

Takato put a hand on her shoulder. "Yeah…me too…look Rika I-"

"What?"

Takato a deep breath. "I was just wondering if…if…"

"Well out with it gogglehead!"

"Hey! Give me some credit! It's hard to tell someone you…"

"Oh, just tell me gogglehead!" Rika said sternly.

"Okay," Takato took a deep breath. "Rika-"

But whatever Takato was going to say, Renamon never find out for suddenly there was a flash of light, and a portal appeared in front of the two.

"Uh oh!" Takato said, as him and Rika were off the bench in an instant. "This can't be good!"

"You think?" Rika muttered sarcastically.

I'm coming Rika! Renamon thought, as she prepared to jump in front of the two, but something kicked her from behind.

"Agh!" Renamon gasped in suprise, as she collapsed to the ground. Whatever had attacked her, then dragged her into the tree behind her, and walloped her into it, winding her.

"Yeah, beat her up real good boys…" she heard a familiar evil voice say.

Renamon looked up, despite her vision being fuzzy she knew who it was. "Impmon!"

Impmon then came into view, grinning malevolently. And Renamon spied two Gazimon standing on either side of him, with similar looks on her faces.

"How's it going toots?" Impmon said, with the air of just having said hello to Renamon while passing her on the street. "You bashed me up pretty good the other day, didn't like it one bit! So I thought, how's about I take revenge on you? But then, I thought I need some help! So I brought along some sparring partners, cool, huh?"

"Nice…to know…you're popular in social circles…" Renamon gasped, as her breath came back to her.

Impmon grinned. "You know it toots! Heads up!"

"What are you-"

Renamon was cut off as a third Gazimon jumped down on top of her and hit across the head with a bat of some kind.

"Rika…" Renamon whispered, as she collapsed at Impmon's feet.

*

"Look!" Takato shouted. "Something's coming out of the portal!"

Rika gazed at the shimmering vortex before her…and could see the shape of…

"…a monkey?!" she said in disbelief.

"Not any monkey!" Takato gulped. "Etemon!"

Etemon laughed as he stepped out of the portal. "Haw! Nice to know I've some fans out there! Too bad, cause your about to become dust beneath my hands you lousy Digidestined!"

Rika laughed sarcastically. "Hah! You must have bananas for brains! We're Digimon Tamers, and you better remember it because it's the last name you're ever going to hear!"

…because when Renamon shows up, she'll kick your butt for ruining my date with gogglehead! Rika thought. DID I just call it a date? No, no I was only just getting caught up in the heat of battle, that's all!

Etemon scratched his head. "Aww…yeah! Anyway! Since you don't appear to have any Digimon partners with you I'll end this nice and easy!"

C'mon Renamon, where are you?! I need you! Rika thought, glancing at the trees around her for any sign of her partner.

"C'mon," Takato shouted, grabbing her arm. "…let's get Guilmon and Henry!"

"No!" Rika said, shaking his arm off. "Any minute Renamon will show up and prove to to this guy that-"

"Aww…quit with the yakking!" Etemon shouted, as he jumped into the air. "CONCERT CRUSH!"

"Look out Rika!" Takato roared, as the attack headed straight towards her!

To be Continued…

In the next instalment, Henry, Terriermon and Guilmon race to the scene, but have they arrived too late? And what's happened to Renamon?! Don't miss it!