Chapter 13: Discovery

Rico, Ajax, Maya, Rex, Rald, & the DigiDestined began the search for the missing Digivices & Tags & Crests. They start their search at the Bio-Lab where their digivices were taken. They all walked into Dr. Solo's office where they were earlier. They see Solo & Master Control working at computer terminal. They both see the whole gang coming in.
"DigiDestined, guys," said Solo, "its nice to see you all again. Can MC & I help you with anything?"
"Solo," said Rico, "you remember the Mech-Tech person who came in here a few hours ago? The one who took the Digivices & Tags & Crests?"
"Yes I do," said Solo, "Why?"
"We called the Mech-Tech guys just a little while ago," said Izzy, "They said they didn't send anyone at all to take a look at our digivices at all."
"But that's impossible," said Solo in a little concern in his eyes.
"Well," said Tentomon, "It is."
"Doc," said Rico, "Can you put up a image of the person who took the morphers?"
"Sure," said Solo, "MC, would you?"
"Affirmative, Dr. Solo," said MC.
Just then a hologram of the person who took the digivices appeared on the screen of the terminal. He is a Centurion. Has sort brown hair, blue eyes, & is about 20 years of age. Rico takes a closer look at the face.
"I know this man," said Rico, "I've seen him before. I think"
The DigiDestined look at Rico with some concern in their eyes. They can tell clearly what is on his mind. Maya & the others could see it too. Rico speaks again.
"Computer, bring up the criminal records of all the prisoners that are here aboard in all the brigs, & search for a person who looks just like the person on screen."
"Affirmative," said a female computer voice from the terminal.
The computer starts its search. Information on the brigs starts to show up on screen. The whole gang takes a look. The writing is in English. Then the voice speaks again.
"Prisoner found," said the voice.
Just then a list appears on the screen. It's a list of prisoners for one of the brigs onboard:

I.T.C. PHOENIX RV-LHOOQ E-COM
DATE: GILO 56, 7165 C.E. TERM. 67
BRIG 54 PRISONER DATA LIST
PRISONER NAME: NUMBER: PENALTY:
DEATH CHARGE 1435768898 45.6 YEARS
QUANTRO 5674112309 DEATH
KANE 6676813244 DEATH
X-PAC 5634365343 34.9 YEARS
PRACTICE 2144654664 LIFE
RENO 6577855555 12.0 MONTHS
BRAK 4435656476 50.9 YEARS
TEROK 4713334666 DEATH
GREG 2275464444 14.7 YEARS
TREK 4567771290 2.3 MONTHS
TRICK 3385780880 4.0 MONTHS
TRIPLE H 2454356466 7.0 YEARS

Rico started to show anger in his eyes. The DigiDestined can tell.
"Terok," said Rico with a little anger, "I should have known."
"Who's Terok?" asked Matt.
"Terok is a mad killer," said Ajax, "He was brought to this ship to be sentenced for killing one of our best leaders. As you can see, he was given the death penalty. However, few weeks ago, this mad man escaped before his sentence. No one has seen or heard from him since."
"Until now," said Rico.
"But why would someone like this want to seal our digivices & tags & crests?" asked Biyomon.
"Yeah," said Gatomon, "it doesn't make any sense."
"I don't know," said Rald.
Then computer voice speaks again.
"Prisoner Terok has been just been recaptured & is now at Brig 54 in Holding Cell 3."
"Let's go down there & ask Mr. Terok that question," said Rico.
The others agree.
"Solo," said Ajax, "Keep an eye out for anything else we should know about the whereabouts for their morphers."
"You got it," said Solo.
The gang leaves the office. Dr. Solo & MC continue working.

The whole gang enters the brig. There are holding cells everywhere they turn. Most of which are holding prisoners of different races. Rico shows worried looks in his eyes. The DigiDestined can see it.
"What's wrong?" asked Kari, "Is something on your mind Rico?"
"I've been wondering lately," said Rico, "About Lord Himi. There was a look in his eyes that got me a little spooked. Like he was hiding something. Something that I can't put my finger on."
"Your sure?" asked Agumon.
"I sure," said Rico.
The gang reaches Holding Cell 3. They see Terok sitting in the right-hand corner of the cell. A guard standing next to the cell opens the door for the gang. They walk in. Rex shrieks meanly at Terok. He doesn't seem to care. Rico tells Rex to stand down. Rico then takes a step forward & speaks to Terok. The others listen.
"Terok," said Rico, "I never thought I see your damn face in here again."
"Same with you Rico," said Terok with a mean look in his eyes & a little evil smile.
"We thought you escaped from here," said Ajax, "So what happen? Where were you all this time?"
"Why the hell should I tell you?" said Terok, "Besides, the only ones I could tell are the pretty ladies. Either way, why should I?"
Rico gaps Terok by the throat & pins him against the wall.
"Because you were the one who took the DigiDestined's digivices & tags & crests, you son-of-a-bitch!" said Rico in anger.
"What, you mean these kids' stupid little morphers?" said Terok as he looks at the DigiDestined.
"That's right," continued Rico, "Now what the hell did you do with them?! WHERE THE HELL ARE THEY?!"
"As I said, why should I tell you?" said Terok.
Rico then takes out a knife from in his left boot. He then stabs Terok in his left shoulder, leaving him still pined to the wall. Some blood starts dripping out. Terok cries out a little pain. The DigiDestined are a little shocked by this. T.K. & Kari almost decided to turn away, but they still kept their eyes on what was happening. The same with the others. Rico was enraged a little but was easing down.
"The next knife will go right through your head & you'll get your death earlier than said," said Rico, "Tell my friends here & I where the digivices & tags & crests are. Now!"
"To hell with you Rico," said Terok, a little in pain but still smiling, "I'm still not telling."
"Alright," said Rico, "That's it. You will speak & tell us now or you can just go to hell."
"Yeah right!" said Terok.
Rico was now getting a little bit angrier. Terok could tell that Rico wasn't joking. The others, especially the digimon, could also tell. Rico took out the other knife. He pointed it straight to Terok's forehead. Terok knew this was no joke now; he was going to be killed. He didn't want that. He then snaps a little.
"O.K., O.K.!" said Terok, "I tell you already!"
Rico puts away the other knife.
"Good," said Rico, "Now tell us from the top about sealing the digivices. Why, & Where."
"Very well," said Terok.
The whole gang gathers around Terok to listen to what he says.
"You remembered when I got out of here a few weeks ago. Well, after my escape, I met up with the Hur'g. They took me to see their boss, a micronian named Zor. For the pass few weeks, the Hur'g gave me food & shelter away from you guys. They've been hiding here on the lower decks of the colony ship. Then, Zor gave me a job to do. Zor told me to get those stupid digivice morphers for him. I did. I walk into the Bio-Lab, saw you, & I thought you would know who I was right away. Luckily, you didn't. I then took the morphers & left. He told me to bring them directly to him & his boss. That was it. Later, I was walking down a corridor when some of your guards found me. They locked me up back here."
"Who is the boss?" asked Gomamon.
"Yeah," said Ajax, "Who is this 'boss?'"
"You better tell us Terok," said Rico, "Answer their question. Who is it?"
"Its" said Terok.
"Who is it?!" said Rico with a little anger.
Terok refuses to answer. Rico takes out the other knife again, & points it at his head.
"Rico," said Kari, "I don't think there is no need for that."
"Listen Kari," said Rico still looking at Terok, "This our way of justice. Especially to criminals who are given the death sentence. Believe me guys, I don't like to do this either. I know this makes me the real monster around here, but I have no choice. This idiot can tells us or die."
Rico speaks to Terok again.
"Tell us Terok, who is this boss? Don't make me want to kill you."
Terok doesn't answer. Rico puts the knife to Terok's skin.
"TELL US TEROK!" demanded Rico, "WHO THE HELL IS IT?!"
Terok now shows stress. He shows a bit of fear, but still cool. Then, Terok couldn't take it any more. Terok snaps like he's lost it.
"ITS HIMI!!"
The whole gang falls into shock to what Terok just said.
"WHAT?!!" said Rico.
"ITS HIMI!" said Terok in shock, "LORD HIMI!!"
"LORD HIMI?!" said everyone.
Terok eases down & explains.
"Yes! It's Lord Himi. He said he wanted your digivices to keep in his collection of old junk. He said he doesn't want you to get your morphers back because of what he, Zor, & the Hur'g have in plan for your world. You see, He is planning to invade your 'Digi-World' with the help of the Hur'g. Himi is going to enslave your world. Then, when the colony here is finally at home here on Digi-World, Himi plans to enslave them as well. Then he'll do the same to Earth back in the real world. And finally after that, Micronius, the Imperial Theocracy, & the SystemLords will be next! As far as I am concern for you, your worlds are about to be 'Forsaken.'"
"My god," said Tai with worried-ness in his eyes.
"I don't believe this," said Gabumon.
"But what about Master Odo, & our warriors?" said Maya.
"Yeah," said Mimi, "could they do something about all this?"
"No," said Terok, "After the announcement, Lord Himi send out a personal communication to all the warriors aboard. He asked them to meet him in one of the shuttle bays. When all the warriors were in the bay, Himi closed the doors, & ventilated the room with gas. It knock all of them unconscious. The shuttle bay is on deck 5. But the doors & shafts to the bays are looked out. There is nothing you can do to help them. As for Odo, I think Himi told one of his guards to bring him to him. I don't know Odo's whereabouts."
"Too bad Himi forgot about us," said Rald.
"That's because Himi sent that message on a different wave than our own communicators," said Ajax, "All the warriors' communicators were on wave 6.3. Ours were on 4.5 at the time."
"That makes sense," said Maya.
"I have to agree with you on that Maya," said Palmon.
"Same here," said Patamon.
Rico removes the knife pined into Terok's shoulder. Terok covers his wound. Blood drips a little.
"Medic!" calls out Ajax to the guards near by.
Rico looks at the others. The gang looks back at him. Rico then turns back to Terok.
"Thanks," said Rico.
"Whatever," said Terok with little mean eyes.
The gang leaves the cell. The medic arrives to help Terok with his wound.
"It all makes sense," said Rico, "When I saw the look in Himi's eyes, I knew he was hiding something. At first, I thought it was nothing. But now we know."
"I just can't believe what Himi is about to do," said Sora.
"Neither can I," said Biyomon.
"Total Systems Crash," said Izzy.
"By the Stars of the Nebula, I can't believe what he's doing," said Rald.
"This is Non-Alpha-Newmeric," said Ajax.
"Guys, we got to stop Lord Himi from taking over," said Rico, "If we don't, all of our worlds are going to be Forsaken; a dead future."
"True," said Maya, "But how?"
"I don't know," said Rico.
"Let's go see Solo & MC & see what we can come up with," said Agumon.
"Your right," said Matt.
"Yeah," said Ajax, "besides, the colonists won't be able to do anything, neither would the rest of the crew. Its all up to us now."
"Your right," said Rald.
"Come on, let's go see the Doc on this," said Maya.
Everyone agreed. The gang left the brig. None of them couldn't believe this. Lord Himi was going to enslave Digi-World, Earth, & the SystemLords. This was bad. Very bad. Terok was right.
The future was now 'Forsaken.'