Tamers: Stuck in Paradise - Season 2
Part 2
by Christian "Sid" Lang
Her eyes are fixed on the girl standing in front of her.
Everything had happened so fast. She wishes she would wake up from this dream soon.
No. This is no dream. Rather a nightmare. she decides.
Renamon. That's what these people called her.
The name does not sound like a normal name.
More like a tag for a labrat.
The girl is still pointing at the TV.
That must be a trap. Of course it is. she decides.
Slowly, she drags her hostage to the TV, never taking her eyes off the others.
Her abnormal, three-fingered paw tries picks up the remote control.
It takes her a while to reach the buttons with one claw.
She feels like crying. Everything is so humiliating.
I could just put it on the table. I could push the buttons easier that way.
The idea is tempting. But no. That would give them satisfaction.
They might have changed her body, but they would not turn her into an animal.
She would do this the right way. The human way.
Ruki can see the pain in Renamon's eyes.
It took her days to figure out how to use the remote without getting major cramps.
The Tamer almost moves to help her Digimon. Calm her down.
But that would be a fatal mistake. Kari is still in Renamon's power.
With a yell of frustration, Renamon slams the remote onto the table.
Then she stabs one of the buttons, glaring at the humans who are watching, monitoring her.
She realizes that these humans have just taken away another piece of her human pride.
And soon I will have become their loyal pet. she thinks in disgust.
They would brainwash her. Slowly. This has just been the first step.
Then her eyes wander towards the screen.
"Geez, Yolei didn't have to kick me that hard."
Hawkmon shakes his head as he tries to find a comfortable position on the couch.
Then he sighs as he remembers his dream.
There has been just him and Renamon. Together.
In bed.
He blushes when he remembers the... more intense parts of the dream.
Snap out of it! She's happy with Gatomon. he reminds himself.
But the images just won't leave his head.
Renamon's soft fur as she snuggles against his feathers...
"Gotta do something. Anything to stop me thinking about her." he mutters.
Then he blinks as he realizes that the answer is right in front of him.
"Just some TV. That should stop my thoughts quickly."
He has seen Yolei in front of that thing quite often.
While he has never been the big TV junkie, Yolei definately is.
And boy did she stop thinking. he thinks and smiles.
He switches on a random channel-
-and gasps.
"Oh Gatomon. why did you choose her instead of me?"
Patamon sighs.
T.K. is still recovering from his nervous breakdown.
The small Digimon figures that he won't be getting much sleep tonight.
So he does what he always does in such situations.
"Maybe there's some anime on TV."
"I can't believe I almost kissed you!" Davis mutters.
"Believe me, there's worse." Veemon assures him flatly.
Davis nods and sighs. One thing is sure: He wouldn't be able to sleep for hours.
"Short videogame?" he offers, switching on the TV.
"Da-Da-DAVIS!" Veemon suddenly shouts, pointing at the TV.
Kari massages her neck.
"Are you all right?" Gatomon whispers.
The DigiDestined of Light just nods and joins Ruki, who is leaning against a wall.
Her brother is sitting nearby, too. Everybody watches Renamon.
"She has watched the scene ten times now." Ruki mutters.
"Don't tell me. I have been with her for eight repetitions." Kari whispers.
The golden fox had forgotten about her hostage at that point.
Renamon simply stares at the screen and sometimes operates the remote of the VCR.
Stop.
Rewind.
Play.
"Here we go again." Tai whispers.
We are witnessing an unbelievable spectacle here! the reporter comments.
The footage shows a building not far away from Kari's home.
Everything seems to be on fire. The walls, the interior, the roof.
Firefighters are unable to reach the people trapped inside!
The fire department is trying to control the flames.
But it's no use.
But what is happening here? These are... Digimon!
Kari bites her lower lip. She knows what will happen.
Takato and Guilmon appear on the scene. The boy is shouting something.
Then he has to stop his Digimon from running into the inferno.
Looks like the Digimon wants to help the people, but it's just too hot!
Three, two, one...
More Digimon and children are approaching us!
As if on cue, Ruki and Kari appear. Renamon and Gatomon are right behind them.
On the couch, Renamon's eyes become narrow slits.
We saw Guilmon try to help. God. The people were screaming inside the building. Kari remembers
What is happening now? the reporter asks.
Kari looks at Ruki leaning against the wall.
The girl is whispering the same words she yelled in front of the building.
"Card slash! SnowAgumon!"
The Renamon on the screen waves at Guilmon. And the reptile Digimon charges.
Looks like the Firefighters have gotten some reinforcements!
Renamon is creating a steady avalanche that keeps the flames back.
Seconds pass.
"What the-" Davis mutters.
Veemon just stares.
The report is continously on air on all stations.
Lord. Please... the reporter prays.
Then a figure can be seen coming through the smoke.
There! The Digimon made it! He's got three children!
But... Kari thinks and closes her eyes.
Oh no! One of the children fell!
Guilmon keeps on running. Ruki told Kari later that this wouldn't have happened normally.
"He must have been suffering. There is no other explanation." Ruki had told her.
Kari nodded. She had felt the heat on the street. Guilmon had been in there for almost a minute.
A small wonder he even made it out alive.
It looks as if the building will collapse soon! But the child is too weak!
Guilmon collapses on the street. And Renamon makes her fatal decision.
There! The fox-like Digimon runs! She tries to save the child!
Renamon charges, blasting snow at the nearest flames.
Ruki is stil on the street, screaming at her partner to come back.
"That's suicide!" she had yelled.
She had almost been right.
Renamon picks up the child and starts to run.
The flames are closer now since she has her paws full.
Just then, the building collapses.
With her last strength, Renamon tosses the child away from her.
An eyeblink later, a large piece of wall buries the Digimon.
"NO!" Hawkmon yells frantically.
This can't be possible! PLEASE!
Oh my God. She didn't make it in time. the reporter whispers.
At that moment, Guilmon jumps to his feet and charges again.
Kari can see Takato slash some cards.
Armor. Endurance Boost. And something else. Kari tries to remember.
The red dino Digimon doesn't seem to mind the flames.
He simply digs his way to his... friend. Partner. Whatever Digimon call it.
Finally, after almost a minute, he runs away from the building.
In his arms rests the unconscious and badly wounded Renamon.
On the couch, Renamon's ears twitch.
This must be a miracle. the reporter mutters.
Ruki is meanwhile leaning over her fallen partner, crying openly.
Kari can remember the burst of light coming from Ruki's D-Arc.
She has seen it a hundred times.
Renamon's worst wounds heal rapidly, probably saving the Digimon's life.
The phone rings.
Hawkmon answers the call, never taking his eyes off the screen.
"Hello."
Hawk? That you?
"Yeah, it's me, Veemon."
Have you seen-
"Oh yeah. Horrible."
Right. I was wondering if we should visit-
"No."
What do you mean with-
"Not tonight. What would that look like?"
It'd show them that we care for them!
"No. It'd signal that we can't deal with their decision."
Hawkmon shakes his head sadly.
I have no idea what you're talking about. Veemon bluffs.
"Veemon."
Yeah. I guess you're right. But it's hard.
Hawkmon nods, although Veemon can't see the gesture.
"Tomorrow. Together with the others." he suggests.
Finally, Renamon blinks and turns her head.
She looks at the three humans and the cat.
"What am I?" she whispers with tears in her eyes.
The girl with the red hair approaches her.
When there is no resistance, the girl embraces her.
"Everything is going to be all right. We will help you."
Yes. Everything will be fine. All right.
Then, she sees herself kneeling at this girl's feet. Just like a good doggy.
Snap out of it! They just want you to feel comfortable!
She pushes the girl away and jumps up.
"Don't gimme that nice-lady-routine!" she yells.
It is hard not to give in. She want's to be accepted. Hugged. Loved.
But not like this. They wouldn't turn her into some brainless puppy!
Geez! Think! You're hallucinating!
"Renamon..." the red-headed girl whispers as she gets up again.
"DON'T CALL ME THAT!"
She points at the girl in front of her, her enire anger focused into her claws.
Her eyes widen when she sees a crystal-like object appear between her and the girl.
Then there is another. And another one.
Within moments, the air is full of glowing, sharp objects.
The girl stares at the crystal wall open-mouthed.
Then, to her own horror, the crystals start to move.
Part 2
by Christian "Sid" Lang
Her eyes are fixed on the girl standing in front of her.
Everything had happened so fast. She wishes she would wake up from this dream soon.
No. This is no dream. Rather a nightmare. she decides.
Renamon. That's what these people called her.
The name does not sound like a normal name.
More like a tag for a labrat.
The girl is still pointing at the TV.
That must be a trap. Of course it is. she decides.
Slowly, she drags her hostage to the TV, never taking her eyes off the others.
Her abnormal, three-fingered paw tries picks up the remote control.
It takes her a while to reach the buttons with one claw.
She feels like crying. Everything is so humiliating.
I could just put it on the table. I could push the buttons easier that way.
The idea is tempting. But no. That would give them satisfaction.
They might have changed her body, but they would not turn her into an animal.
She would do this the right way. The human way.
Ruki can see the pain in Renamon's eyes.
It took her days to figure out how to use the remote without getting major cramps.
The Tamer almost moves to help her Digimon. Calm her down.
But that would be a fatal mistake. Kari is still in Renamon's power.
With a yell of frustration, Renamon slams the remote onto the table.
Then she stabs one of the buttons, glaring at the humans who are watching, monitoring her.
She realizes that these humans have just taken away another piece of her human pride.
And soon I will have become their loyal pet. she thinks in disgust.
They would brainwash her. Slowly. This has just been the first step.
Then her eyes wander towards the screen.
"Geez, Yolei didn't have to kick me that hard."
Hawkmon shakes his head as he tries to find a comfortable position on the couch.
Then he sighs as he remembers his dream.
There has been just him and Renamon. Together.
In bed.
He blushes when he remembers the... more intense parts of the dream.
Snap out of it! She's happy with Gatomon. he reminds himself.
But the images just won't leave his head.
Renamon's soft fur as she snuggles against his feathers...
"Gotta do something. Anything to stop me thinking about her." he mutters.
Then he blinks as he realizes that the answer is right in front of him.
"Just some TV. That should stop my thoughts quickly."
He has seen Yolei in front of that thing quite often.
While he has never been the big TV junkie, Yolei definately is.
And boy did she stop thinking. he thinks and smiles.
He switches on a random channel-
-and gasps.
"Oh Gatomon. why did you choose her instead of me?"
Patamon sighs.
T.K. is still recovering from his nervous breakdown.
The small Digimon figures that he won't be getting much sleep tonight.
So he does what he always does in such situations.
"Maybe there's some anime on TV."
"I can't believe I almost kissed you!" Davis mutters.
"Believe me, there's worse." Veemon assures him flatly.
Davis nods and sighs. One thing is sure: He wouldn't be able to sleep for hours.
"Short videogame?" he offers, switching on the TV.
"Da-Da-DAVIS!" Veemon suddenly shouts, pointing at the TV.
Kari massages her neck.
"Are you all right?" Gatomon whispers.
The DigiDestined of Light just nods and joins Ruki, who is leaning against a wall.
Her brother is sitting nearby, too. Everybody watches Renamon.
"She has watched the scene ten times now." Ruki mutters.
"Don't tell me. I have been with her for eight repetitions." Kari whispers.
The golden fox had forgotten about her hostage at that point.
Renamon simply stares at the screen and sometimes operates the remote of the VCR.
Stop.
Rewind.
Play.
"Here we go again." Tai whispers.
We are witnessing an unbelievable spectacle here! the reporter comments.
The footage shows a building not far away from Kari's home.
Everything seems to be on fire. The walls, the interior, the roof.
Firefighters are unable to reach the people trapped inside!
The fire department is trying to control the flames.
But it's no use.
But what is happening here? These are... Digimon!
Kari bites her lower lip. She knows what will happen.
Takato and Guilmon appear on the scene. The boy is shouting something.
Then he has to stop his Digimon from running into the inferno.
Looks like the Digimon wants to help the people, but it's just too hot!
Three, two, one...
More Digimon and children are approaching us!
As if on cue, Ruki and Kari appear. Renamon and Gatomon are right behind them.
On the couch, Renamon's eyes become narrow slits.
We saw Guilmon try to help. God. The people were screaming inside the building. Kari remembers
What is happening now? the reporter asks.
Kari looks at Ruki leaning against the wall.
The girl is whispering the same words she yelled in front of the building.
"Card slash! SnowAgumon!"
The Renamon on the screen waves at Guilmon. And the reptile Digimon charges.
Looks like the Firefighters have gotten some reinforcements!
Renamon is creating a steady avalanche that keeps the flames back.
Seconds pass.
"What the-" Davis mutters.
Veemon just stares.
The report is continously on air on all stations.
Lord. Please... the reporter prays.
Then a figure can be seen coming through the smoke.
There! The Digimon made it! He's got three children!
But... Kari thinks and closes her eyes.
Oh no! One of the children fell!
Guilmon keeps on running. Ruki told Kari later that this wouldn't have happened normally.
"He must have been suffering. There is no other explanation." Ruki had told her.
Kari nodded. She had felt the heat on the street. Guilmon had been in there for almost a minute.
A small wonder he even made it out alive.
It looks as if the building will collapse soon! But the child is too weak!
Guilmon collapses on the street. And Renamon makes her fatal decision.
There! The fox-like Digimon runs! She tries to save the child!
Renamon charges, blasting snow at the nearest flames.
Ruki is stil on the street, screaming at her partner to come back.
"That's suicide!" she had yelled.
She had almost been right.
Renamon picks up the child and starts to run.
The flames are closer now since she has her paws full.
Just then, the building collapses.
With her last strength, Renamon tosses the child away from her.
An eyeblink later, a large piece of wall buries the Digimon.
"NO!" Hawkmon yells frantically.
This can't be possible! PLEASE!
Oh my God. She didn't make it in time. the reporter whispers.
At that moment, Guilmon jumps to his feet and charges again.
Kari can see Takato slash some cards.
Armor. Endurance Boost. And something else. Kari tries to remember.
The red dino Digimon doesn't seem to mind the flames.
He simply digs his way to his... friend. Partner. Whatever Digimon call it.
Finally, after almost a minute, he runs away from the building.
In his arms rests the unconscious and badly wounded Renamon.
On the couch, Renamon's ears twitch.
This must be a miracle. the reporter mutters.
Ruki is meanwhile leaning over her fallen partner, crying openly.
Kari can remember the burst of light coming from Ruki's D-Arc.
She has seen it a hundred times.
Renamon's worst wounds heal rapidly, probably saving the Digimon's life.
The phone rings.
Hawkmon answers the call, never taking his eyes off the screen.
"Hello."
Hawk? That you?
"Yeah, it's me, Veemon."
Have you seen-
"Oh yeah. Horrible."
Right. I was wondering if we should visit-
"No."
What do you mean with-
"Not tonight. What would that look like?"
It'd show them that we care for them!
"No. It'd signal that we can't deal with their decision."
Hawkmon shakes his head sadly.
I have no idea what you're talking about. Veemon bluffs.
"Veemon."
Yeah. I guess you're right. But it's hard.
Hawkmon nods, although Veemon can't see the gesture.
"Tomorrow. Together with the others." he suggests.
Finally, Renamon blinks and turns her head.
She looks at the three humans and the cat.
"What am I?" she whispers with tears in her eyes.
The girl with the red hair approaches her.
When there is no resistance, the girl embraces her.
"Everything is going to be all right. We will help you."
Yes. Everything will be fine. All right.
Then, she sees herself kneeling at this girl's feet. Just like a good doggy.
Snap out of it! They just want you to feel comfortable!
She pushes the girl away and jumps up.
"Don't gimme that nice-lady-routine!" she yells.
It is hard not to give in. She want's to be accepted. Hugged. Loved.
But not like this. They wouldn't turn her into some brainless puppy!
Geez! Think! You're hallucinating!
"Renamon..." the red-headed girl whispers as she gets up again.
"DON'T CALL ME THAT!"
She points at the girl in front of her, her enire anger focused into her claws.
Her eyes widen when she sees a crystal-like object appear between her and the girl.
Then there is another. And another one.
Within moments, the air is full of glowing, sharp objects.
The girl stares at the crystal wall open-mouthed.
Then, to her own horror, the crystals start to move.